福建省福州市长乐第一中学2024-2025学年高三上学期第二次月考英语试题（含答案）

2024-2025学年福建省福州市长乐第一中学高三上学期第二次月考英语试题
考试日期： 12 月 18日 完卷时间： 120分钟 满分： 150分
第I卷（共95分）
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 阅读（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A
At Ynez Library, we are champions of curiosity. At its core, our mission for nearly four centuries has been to advance the learning, research, and pursuit of truth. Our efforts are motivated and powered by working collaboratively, embracing diverse perspectives, championing access, aiming for the extraordinary, and always leading with curiosity.
There are plenty of opportunities for visitors to experience our collections. Ynez ID holders may bring up to four guests into the library. For more details, click on the following icons (图标).
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
Many of our libraries are home to rare and unique materials, which are available to all researchers.
◎Our special collections are open to all without a fee, by appointment.
◎Please contact the holding library to learn more about accessing their special collection items in person.
◎Different libraries have different holdings, so you may want to start by using our search tools to find materials relevant to your research.
21. What does Ynez Library highlight in the first paragraph
A. Its best achievements. B. Its new changes.
C. Its main values. D. Its working principles.
22. Which part should a person click on if he plans to attend a scientist’s speech
A. Visitors. B. Exhibits. C. Tours. D. Events.
23. How can a researcher find the special holdings quickly in the library
A. By appointing a librarian. B. By locating them online.
C. By visiting main libraries. D. By paying a special fee.
B
Visionary architects design buildings which speak for themselves. From towering concrete pillars to sculptural modernist domes (穹顶), the work of Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi defined Indian architecture for the latter half of the 20th century. Known as B.V. Doshi, he was a versatile (多才多艺的) modernist architect — he designed everything from accessible housing projects to the Indian Institute of Management in Bangalore. Sadly, the great architect died on January 24, 2023, at the age of 95, leaving behind a fascinating legacy.
Born on August 26,1927, in Pune, southeast of Mumbai, Doshi grew up with his father and grandfather, a furniture maker. As a child, he came to appreciate how their house grew and changed. In 1947, shortly before Indian independence, he began architecture school. However, he never finished, a fact which he’d later point to in life as an advantage. He married his wife Kamala Parikh in 1955. When she passed away, Doshi lived in a house he designed and named for his beloved wife.
Doshi was influenced by the famous Swiss-French architect known as Le Corbusier. Doshi studied with him in Paris and then returned to India to supervise the architect’s work in Ahmedabad. In 1956, Doshi founded his own firm called Vastushilpa. He traveled the world lecturing at universities, worked with other famous architects, and even founded the Center for Environmental Planning and Technology (now CEPT University) focusing on understanding, designing, planning, constructing and managing human habitats.
“We did not want to imitate someone else’s approach,” he told the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in 2018. “We wanted to find our own identity.” He drew from his pride in Indian culture to create a style distinct from Western designs. “I think of my buildings as my friends, my family,” he said. “I have a conversation with them, and that’s how I create niches and staircases and openings and gardens…my buildings are not only pure and clear but designed to anticipate changes.”
Aside from his modern works, Doshi was devoted to creating works to benefit the poor. He designed the Aranya Low Cost Housing Project in Indore. The photographer Iwan Baan, who photographed some of Doshi’s works, described the artist as “the most approachable architect I know. Even very poor people in his public housing projects knew him, which is exceptional”.
24. What do we know about Doshi’s life
A. He had a miserable childhood.
B. He regretted leaving school early.
C He made a contribution to higher education in architecture.
D. He set up his company under the guidance of Le Corbusier.
25. What does the author want to illustrate by quoting Doshi’s words
A. The public support for Doshi. B. The originality of Doshi’s works.
C. Doshi’s open mind on changes. D. Doshi’s love of architectural design.
26. Which of the following can best describe Doshi
A. Dedicated and accessible. B. Modest and generous.
C. Ambitious and demanding. D. Well-rounded and conservative.
27. What is the purpose of the text
A. To give a brief account of Doshi’s life.
B. To encourage people to visit Doshi’s works.
C. To remember India’s great architect Doshi.
D. To advertise Doshi’s architectural philosophy.
C
The ten-car subway train was adorned at the end of June in a tunnel in Queens. The artists appeared to use paint rollers to cover it along one side, from top to bottom, in an awful shade of pink with a brown line.
Tagging (涂鸦) a train is often less about the art and more about the prize of marking something that involves risk and echoes the original graffiti writers, who blanketed subway trains, including the windows and seats inside, in the 1970s and 1980s.
“Modern graffiti began in Philadelphia in the 1960s. But it became an art form in New York City,” says Eric Felisbret, author of “Graffiti New York”. “Graffiti benefited from the popularity of hip-hop globally,” says Mr Felisbret. “Out of all the elements of hip-hop, graffiti is by far the most rebellious...Back then, all graffiti was illegal.”
In 2020 the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), which runs the subway, spent $1.2m on cleaning. By the end of May 2022 it had already spent $1.1m. In all of 2021, 681 subway cars were “ruined”. This year more than 700 cars have been. More than one in ten subway cars had to be taken out of service for cleaning.
The recent spike in subway graffiti activity parallels the lifting of travel restrictions. The graffiti on trains usually gets cleaned or hidden quickly, so artists post images of their work on social media. Sharif Profit, who organises the annual Graffiti Hall of Fame in Harlem, says he can always tell when the work is by someone from another country: “It is not on the same level.”
Tagging on the subway is dangerous. The live third rail is lethal (致命的) and he tunnels are dark. Trains can appear with little warning, so trespassers (不法进入者) may have no way of avoiding them. Two French graffiti artists were killed by a train in Brooklyn in April. “As soon as I heard where the bodies were found, I knew they were taggers,” says Mr Felisbret.
The MTA removes any tagged train so as to avoid encouraging other people. Passengers then have to wait longer. That was the case recently, says Richard Davey, head of the MTA’s New York City Transit system, when eight trains were ruined. The resulting delays affected thousands of commuters. “It’s our goal to make sure we don’t return to the 1970s,” he says, “whether it’s in our stations or on our cars.”
Graffiti on the subway began to die out in the late 1980s. One former graffiti writer said it is almost shocking to see tagging there now.
28. Why do graffiti artists tag a subway train
A. For the prize of art competition.
B. To imitate the early graffiti creators.
C. To express their dissatisfaction with society.
D. In pursuit of artistic beauty.
29. What does the underlined word “spike” mean in Paragraph 5
A. pause B. drop C. participation D. increase
30. Why is Mr Felisbret cited in Paragraph 6
A. To demonstrate the risk of tagging underground.
B. To emphasize the devotion of tagging artists.
C. To give an introduction of New York tunnels.
D. To show his sorry for the loss of tagging artists.
31. What do we learn about tagging from the text
A. It helps people better understand the world.
B. Modern graffiti was at its peak in the 1970s.
C. It has brought inconvenience to commuters.
D. It is embraced by a majority of artists now.
D
Researchers from ETH Zurich, the University of Zurich, and the University Hospital Zurich have made a significant breakthrough in the field of precision medicine. They have developed a machine learning approach known as CellOT that can predict how individual cells react to specific treatments. This development promises more accurate diagnoses and therapeutics, particularly in the fight against cancer.
Precision medicine, which aims to find the most effective drug combination and dosage (剂量) based on individual patient characteristics, has been a critical goal in the battle against cancer. Central to this is understanding how individual cells respond to treatment, a challenge that the research team from Zurich has tackled head-on with their innovative method.
CellOT is a groundbreaking approach that identifies the distinct reactions individual cells within a larger population can have to a drug. The average response of a cell population often does not capture the full complexity of how certain tumor cells survive or develop resistance to drugs. CellOT addresses this by predicting the effects of perturbations (扰动) on cells, paving the way for more effective and personalized cancer treatments.
Perturbations are changes caused by chemical, physical, or genetic influences, such as the effects of drugs on cancer cells. By understanding which cells respond to a drug and identifying the traits of resistant cells, researchers can develop new treatment strategies that prevent cell growth or cause pathogenic (致病的) cells to die.
For CellOT, the researchers use novel machine learning algorithms and train these with both data from unperturbed cells and data from cells that changed after a perturbation response. In the process, the algorithm learns how cellular perturbation reactions arise, how they progress, and the likely phenotypes (显性类型) of altered cell states.
The study, published in Nature Methods, shows that CellOT is not just effective for cancer cells. It can also be used on other pathogenic cells involved in autoimmune diseases like lupus erythematosus (红斑狼疮), indicating its potential in advancing treatments for various diseases.
A key innovation of CellOT is its predictive ability. By evaluating existing cell measurement data, and thus expanding the knowledge of cellular perturbation reactions, CellOT can predict how individual cells will respond to perturbations that have not been measured in the laboratory. This capability opens up new avenues for targeted and personalized treatments.
While CellOT holds immense promise, comprehensive clinical trials are still required before the approach can be used in a hospital setting. Nevertheless, the development of this method marks a significant step towards a more nuanced (细腻的) understanding of individual cell responses to drugs. It fuels the hope for more effective cancer treatments and advances in precision medicine.
32. The underlined word “this” in Paragraph 3 refers to ________.
A. the resistance from a group of cancer cells to drugs
B. the average reaction of a cell population to drugs
C. various responses of a cell population to drugs
D. the survival of a population of cancer cells to drugs
33. According to the text, CellOT ________.
A. focuses on monitoring the development of cancer cells
B. can cause perturbations inside a human body
C. has proved efficient in some Zurich hospitals
D. may bring about better treatments for various diseases
34. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. Suggestions for CellOT improvement.
B. The limitations of CellOT.
C. Future implications of CellOT.
D. An explanation of further research.
35. What would be the best title for the text
A. How Machine Learning Helps Zurich Doctors
B. CellOT: Advancing Precision Cancer Treatment
C. A Groundbreaking Medicine for Cancer
D. Precision Medicine is Around the Corner
第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项有两项为多余选项。
An old study in the advertising literature found that we’re more likely to read advertisements for the products we have bought, even if they have proved to be “lemons”, or useless. This phenomenon also applies to our decision-making process. Humans sometimes make bad choices and stick with them despite negative consequences. ____36____ But in general bad choices have to do with acting out of emotion and not out of reason. Strong emotions can cloud our thinking and lead us down one rabbit hole after another.
Doubling down on a bad choice may also relate to our self-esteem and the ability to admit mistakes. Narcissists(自恋者) usually won’t admit a mistake because it contradicts their self-image. But the fact is that many of us aren’t narcissistic. ____37____ Even when trapped in a bad relationship, we may still stick with it, hoping things will eventually change for the better.
Resilience involves managing strong emotions and preventing them from fully dictating our decisions. Considering emotion is important, enthusiasm for something can move us forward, but it can also block our vision. ____38____ While relying solely on our “gut feeling” can be helpful, it works best when we use our head, integrating intuitive insights with logical thinking.
Doubling down is generally unwise. We need to acknowledge our errors and be willing to say we’re sorry and apologize. ____39____ In fact, it’s smarter than denying mistakes. By admitting them, we learn valuable lessons and promote personal growth. Recognizing when to cut our losses is crucial, allowing us to pursue new opportunities with confidence. ____40____
A. And we often struggle with this.
B. The reasons for that are complex.
C. Make our decisions with full passion.
D. There is nothing wrong with doing this.
E. So stop trying to make lemonade from bad lemons.
F. The more errors you make, the more you will learn.
G. We should consider what’s right, not just what feels right.
第三部分 语言运用（满分15分）
完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A.B、C.D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I missed a few school days because of illness. When I returned, I was ___41___ with two essays due, three days of math, plus several tests. ___42___ I went home that day exhausted, I had to stay up really late to finish them all.
The next day at school, I got a rude awakening: I’d totally forgotten to prepare for the test on Romeo and Juliet, which I’d take ___43___ my lunch hour! When it came, I had to face my certain doom(厄运). All I could do was try to ___44___ on the questions I didn’t know.
As expected, I didn’t know the majority of the questions. I was just about to give ___45___ when my pencil accidentally broke. Standing by the blackboard sharpening it, I ___46___ down and there in full view lay the answer sheet for the test! What good fortune! I can kiss good-bye to all my ___47___ of failing the test! My heart started beating, and my brain ___48___, Yes! Read over the answers — quickly! This was quickly followed by another voice, No! You’ll get caught! Yes! No! Yes! No! …This went back and forth for ten of the ___49___ seconds in my entire life.
Finally, I decided to finish the test on my own, without ____50____ ! The next day, my great joy of having been an ____51____ soul changed into a wave of doom as I saw my test paper lying on my desk. I knew what awaited me. I stared at it a few seconds before I got up the ____52____ to turn it over. You can only imagine my ____53____when I saw my grade, a C-.
My mom always says victories that take the most courage are won within. Now I get it. Now not only can my conscience (良心) rest ____54____ but I don’t have to worry about getting caught and meeting a sad ____55____ like Romeo and Juliet.
41. A. helped B. greeted C. charged D. provided
42 A. If B. Because C. Until D. Although
43. A. by B. upon C. over D. toward
44. A. depend B. agree C. guess D. improve
45. A. in B. off C. out D. away
46 A. wrote B. settled C. calmed D. looked
47. A. boredom B. worries C. loneliness D. tiredness
48. A. whispered B. warned C. persuaded D. read
49. A. coldest B. saddest C. longest D. fastest
50. A. suffering B. checking C. cheating D. hesitating
51. A. open B. honest C. optimistic D. energetic
52. A. wisdom B. encouragement C. intention D. nerve
53. A. anxiety B. shock C. fear D. appreciation
54. A. easy B. true C. quiet D. strong
55. A. film B. fact C. ending D. love
第II卷（共55分）
语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
When it comes to deserts, a scene of sandstorms and rolling dunes will pop into our mind. But if you come to the Taklimakan Desert, you will find it is a very breathtaking place different from ____56____ you have imagined.
Located in Xinjiang, the Taklimakan Desert is the one ____57____ (cover) 337,000 square kilometers. In the past, the desert expanded outward about 150 meters annually, which seriously posed a serious threat ____58____ the survival of the local people.
In 1979, a groundbreaking super project began as scheduled, aiming to build large-scale protective forests to reduce disturbing sandstorms and soil erosion ____59____ (dramatic). The project involved over 600,000 participants from various regions, who employed a variety of approaches to combat the desert. By the end of 2023, a green barrier of about 2,761 kilometers ____60____ (establish) around the desert. On November 28th, 2024, a significant milestone was achieved as ___61___ 285-kilometer gap was successfully “locked”, marking a great victory in the battle against desertification. With the effort of half a century, the project has not only locked the edges of the desert but also protected the ____62____ (surround) oases, safeguarding the livelihoods of local communities and supporting the region’s economic development.
Nowadays, the desert is dotted with countless oases, many of ____63____ have become tourist destinations. The ____64____ (complete) of the project is not just an environmental victory but also a symbol of perseverance and romance of the Chinese people.
In the foreseeable future, with the continuous efforts of the Chinese people, this desert will continue to shrink _____65_____ it is completely caged by the Chinese people.
第五节 书面表达（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假如你是国际学校校英文报记者，上周学校开展了以“走进春节，领略非遗魅力” (Getting Close to the Spring Festival and Appreciating of Intangible Cultural Heritage)为主题的文化交流活动，请你写一篇英文报道，介绍此次活动，内容需涵盖：
1. 活动目的；
2. 活动流程；
3. 活动反响。
注意：
1. 词数 80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节（满分25分）
67. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
When I was in middle school, my family moved to Seattle, where my parents started their new business — a small grocery store downstairs my house. As a girl of shy and reserved nature, I had to take a fresh start to fit into the sophisticated city life.
One sunny day, my school announced an exciting event, a talent show for the local food bank. Students were encouraged to showcase their unique talents in front of the public in the city hall on National Day. A buzz of excitement fed the school as everyone began preparing for the big day. Deep down, I felt a spark of curiosity and a desire to participate. However, my self-doubt held me back, “I don’t have any special skills to share.”
Days turned into weeks, and the talent show drew closer. I couldn’t shake the upsetting feeling until one day, Emma, one of the most popular girls in my class, came to me while I was helping in the grocery store after class. “How about singing together in the talent show ” She grinned, “I heard you singing a tune, along the way back home. I can’t help following you here.” Gosh, I couldn’t believe my ears. Emma, with personality and popularity, acknowledged my little talent. Since Emma had the world’s prettiest voice, I felt like being favoured by fortune.
“You two The talent show for the food bank ” My mum bent towards us and her face lit up. “A big occasion.” Then a light bulb seemed to go in her head. “Why not practise right now upstairs I bet you’ll be a perfect match.” Winking at us, she seemed to know we were thinking alike.
Emma and I embarked on rehearsing almost every single day after school. We brainstormed, exchanged ideas and rehearsed the scene. As the days rolled by, I was feeling pretty good about our act. But the day before the performance, Emma called that she had an acute stomachache and was not in any shape to perform.
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
I was completely knocked out by the news.
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Paragraph 2:
Finally came the big moment.
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答案版
考试日期： 12 月 18日 完卷时间： 120分钟 满分： 150分
第I卷（共95分）
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 阅读（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A
At Ynez Library, we are champions of curiosity. At its core, our mission for nearly four centuries has been to advance the learning, research, and pursuit of truth. Our efforts are motivated and powered by working collaboratively, embracing diverse perspectives, championing access, aiming for the extraordinary, and always leading with curiosity.
There are plenty of opportunities for visitors to experience our collections. Ynez ID holders may bring up to four guests into the library. For more details, click on the following icons (图标).
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
Many of our libraries are home to rare and unique materials, which are available to all researchers.
◎Our special collections are open to all without a fee, by appointment.
◎Please contact the holding library to learn more about accessing their special collection items in person.
◎Different libraries have different holdings, so you may want to start by using our search tools to find materials relevant to your research.
21. What does Ynez Library highlight in the first paragraph
A. Its best achievements. B. Its new changes.
C. Its main values. D. Its working principles.
22. Which part should a person click on if he plans to attend a scientist’s speech
A. Visitors. B. Exhibits. C. Tours. D. Events.
23. How can a researcher find the special holdings quickly in the library
A. By appointing a librarian. B. By locating them online.
C. By visiting main libraries. D. By paying a special fee.
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B
B
Visionary architects design buildings which speak for themselves. From towering concrete pillars to sculptural modernist domes (穹顶), the work of Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi defined Indian architecture for the latter half of the 20th century. Known as B.V. Doshi, he was a versatile (多才多艺的) modernist architect — he designed everything from accessible housing projects to the Indian Institute of Management in Bangalore. Sadly, the great architect died on January 24, 2023, at the age of 95, leaving behind a fascinating legacy.
Born on August 26,1927, in Pune, southeast of Mumbai, Doshi grew up with his father and grandfather, a furniture maker. As a child, he came to appreciate how their house grew and changed. In 1947, shortly before Indian independence, he began architecture school. However, he never finished, a fact which he’d later point to in life as an advantage. He married his wife Kamala Parikh in 1955. When she passed away, Doshi lived in a house he designed and named for his beloved wife.
Doshi was influenced by the famous Swiss-French architect known as Le Corbusier. Doshi studied with him in Paris and then returned to India to supervise the architect’s work in Ahmedabad. In 1956, Doshi founded his own firm called Vastushilpa. He traveled the world lecturing at universities, worked with other famous architects, and even founded the Center for Environmental Planning and Technology (now CEPT University) focusing on understanding, designing, planning, constructing and managing human habitats.
“We did not want to imitate someone else’s approach,” he told the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in 2018. “We wanted to find our own identity.” He drew from his pride in Indian culture to create a style distinct from Western designs. “I think of my buildings as my friends, my family,” he said. “I have a conversation with them, and that’s how I create niches and staircases and openings and gardens…my buildings are not only pure and clear but designed to anticipate changes.”
Aside from his modern works, Doshi was devoted to creating works to benefit the poor. He designed the Aranya Low Cost Housing Project in Indore. The photographer Iwan Baan, who photographed some of Doshi’s works, described the artist as “the most approachable architect I know. Even very poor people in his public housing projects knew him, which is exceptional”.
24. What do we know about Doshi’s life
A. He had a miserable childhood.
B. He regretted leaving school early.
C. He made a contribution to higher education in architecture.
D. He set up his company under the guidance of Le Corbusier.
25. What does the author want to illustrate by quoting Doshi’s words
A. The public support for Doshi. B. The originality of Doshi’s works.
C. Doshi’s open mind on changes. D. Doshi’s love of architectural design.
26. Which of the following can best describe Doshi
A. Dedicated and accessible. B. Modest and generous.
C. Ambitious and demanding. D. Well-rounded and conservative.
27. What is the purpose of the text
A. To give a brief account of Doshi’s life.
B. To encourage people to visit Doshi’s works.
C. To remember India’s great architect Doshi.
D. To advertise Doshi’s architectural philosophy.
【答案】24. C 25. B 26. A 27. C
C
The ten-car subway train was adorned at the end of June in a tunnel in Queens. The artists appeared to use paint rollers to cover it along one side, from top to bottom, in an awful shade of pink with a brown line.
Tagging (涂鸦) a train is often less about the art and more about the prize of marking something that involves risk and echoes the original graffiti writers, who blanketed subway trains, including the windows and seats inside, in the 1970s and 1980s.
“Modern graffiti began in Philadelphia in the 1960s. But it became an art form in New York City,” says Eric Felisbret, author of “Graffiti New York”. “Graffiti benefited from the popularity of hip-hop globally,” says Mr Felisbret. “Out of all the elements of hip-hop, graffiti is by far the most rebellious...Back then, all graffiti was illegal.”
In 2020 the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), which runs the subway, spent $1.2m on cleaning. By the end of May 2022 it had already spent $1.1m. In all of 2021, 681 subway cars were “ruined”. This year more than 700 cars have been. More than one in ten subway cars had to be taken out of service for cleaning.
The recent spike in subway graffiti activity parallels the lifting of travel restrictions. The graffiti on trains usually gets cleaned or hidden quickly, so artists post images of their work on social media. Sharif Profit, who organises the annual Graffiti Hall of Fame in Harlem, says he can always tell when the work is by someone from another country: “It is not on the same level.”
Tagging on the subway is dangerous. The live third rail is lethal (致命的) and he tunnels are dark. Trains can appear with little warning, so trespassers (不法进入者) may have no way of avoiding them. Two French graffiti artists were killed by a train in Brooklyn in April. “As soon as I heard where the bodies were found, I knew they were taggers,” says Mr Felisbret.
The MTA removes any tagged train so as to avoid encouraging other people. Passengers then have to wait longer. That was the case recently, says Richard Davey, head of the MTA’s New York City Transit system, when eight trains were ruined. The resulting delays affected thousands of commuters. “It’s our goal to make sure we don’t return to the 1970s,” he says, “whether it’s in our stations or on our cars.”
Graffiti on the subway began to die out in the late 1980s. One former graffiti writer said it is almost shocking to see tagging there now.
28. Why do graffiti artists tag a subway train
A. For the prize of art competition.
B. To imitate the early graffiti creators.
C. To express their dissatisfaction with society.
D. In pursuit of artistic beauty.
29. What does the underlined word “spike” mean in Paragraph 5
A. pause B. drop C. participation D. increase
30. Why is Mr Felisbret cited in Paragraph 6
A. To demonstrate the risk of tagging underground.
B. To emphasize the devotion of tagging artists.
C. To give an introduction of New York tunnels.
D. To show his sorry for the loss of tagging artists.
31. What do we learn about tagging from the text
A. It helps people better understand the world.
B. Modern graffiti was at its peak in the 1970s.
C. It has brought inconvenience to commuters.
D. It is embraced by a majority of artists now.
【答案】28. B 29. D 30. A 31. C
D
Researchers from ETH Zurich, the University of Zurich, and the University Hospital Zurich have made a significant breakthrough in the field of precision medicine. They have developed a machine learning approach known as CellOT that can predict how individual cells react to specific treatments. This development promises more accurate diagnoses and therapeutics, particularly in the fight against cancer.
Precision medicine, which aims to find the most effective drug combination and dosage (剂量) based on individual patient characteristics, has been a critical goal in the battle against cancer. Central to this is understanding how individual cells respond to treatment, a challenge that the research team from Zurich has tackled head-on with their innovative method.
CellOT is a groundbreaking approach that identifies the distinct reactions individual cells within a larger population can have to a drug. The average response of a cell population often does not capture the full complexity of how certain tumor cells survive or develop resistance to drugs. CellOT addresses this by predicting the effects of perturbations (扰动) on cells, paving the way for more effective and personalized cancer treatments.
Perturbations are changes caused by chemical, physical, or genetic influences, such as the effects of drugs on cancer cells. By understanding which cells respond to a drug and identifying the traits of resistant cells, researchers can develop new treatment strategies that prevent cell growth or cause pathogenic (致病的) cells to die.
For CellOT, the researchers use novel machine learning algorithms and train these with both data from unperturbed cells and data from cells that changed after a perturbation response. In the process, the algorithm learns how cellular perturbation reactions arise, how they progress, and the likely phenotypes (显性类型) of altered cell states.
The study, published in Nature Methods, shows that CellOT is not just effective for cancer cells. It can also be used on other pathogenic cells involved in autoimmune diseases like lupus erythematosus (红斑狼疮), indicating its potential in advancing treatments for various diseases.
A key innovation of CellOT is its predictive ability. By evaluating existing cell measurement data, and thus expanding the knowledge of cellular perturbation reactions, CellOT can predict how individual cells will respond to perturbations that have not been measured in the laboratory. This capability opens up new avenues for targeted and personalized treatments.
While CellOT holds immense promise, comprehensive clinical trials are still required before the approach can be used in a hospital setting. Nevertheless, the development of this method marks a significant step towards a more nuanced (细腻的) understanding of individual cell responses to drugs. It fuels the hope for more effective cancer treatments and advances in precision medicine.
32. The underlined word “this” in Paragraph 3 refers to ________.
A. the resistance from a group of cancer cells to drugs
B. the average reaction of a cell population to drugs
C. various responses of a cell population to drugs
D. the survival of a population of cancer cells to drugs
33. According to the text, CellOT ________.
A. focuses on monitoring the development of cancer cells
B. can cause perturbations inside a human body
C. has proved efficient in some Zurich hospitals
D. may bring about better treatments for various diseases
34. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. Suggestions for CellOT improvement.
B. The limitations of CellOT.
C. Future implications of CellOT.
D. An explanation of further research.
35. What would be the best title for the text
A. How Machine Learning Helps Zurich Doctors
B. CellOT: Advancing Precision Cancer Treatment
C. A Groundbreaking Medicine for Cancer
D. Precision Medicine is Around the Corner
【答案】32. C 33. D 34. C 35. B
第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项有两项为多余选项。
An old study in the advertising literature found that we’re more likely to read advertisements for the products we have bought, even if they have proved to be “lemons”, or useless. This phenomenon also applies to our decision-making process. Humans sometimes make bad choices and stick with them despite negative consequences. ____36____ But in general bad choices have to do with acting out of emotion and not out of reason. Strong emotions can cloud our thinking and lead us down one rabbit hole after another.
Doubling down on a bad choice may also relate to our self-esteem and the ability to admit mistakes. Narcissists(自恋者) usually won’t admit a mistake because it contradicts their self-image. But the fact is that many of us aren’t narcissistic. ____37____ Even when trapped in a bad relationship, we may still stick with it, hoping things will eventually change for the better.
Resilience involves managing strong emotions and preventing them from fully dictating our decisions. Considering emotion is important, enthusiasm for something can move us forward, but it can also block our vision. ____38____ While relying solely on our “gut feeling” can be helpful, it works best when we use our head, integrating intuitive insights with logical thinking.
Doubling down is generally unwise. We need to acknowledge our errors and be willing to say we’re sorry and apologize. ____39____ In fact, it’s smarter than denying mistakes. By admitting them, we learn valuable lessons and promote personal growth. Recognizing when to cut our losses is crucial, allowing us to pursue new opportunities with confidence. ____40____
A. And we often struggle with this.
B. The reasons for that are complex.
C. Make our decisions with full passion.
D. There is nothing wrong with doing this.
E. So stop trying to make lemonade from bad lemons.
F. The more errors you make, the more you will learn.
G. We should consider what’s right, not just what feels right.
【答案】36. B 37. A 38. G 39. D 40. E
第三部分 语言运用（满分15分）
完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A.B、C.D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I missed a few school days because of illness. When I returned, I was ___41___ with two essays due, three days of math, plus several tests. ___42___ I went home that day exhausted, I had to stay up really late to finish them all.
The next day at school, I got a rude awakening: I’d totally forgotten to prepare for the test on Romeo and Juliet, which I’d take ___43___ my lunch hour! When it came, I had to face my certain doom(厄运). All I could do was try to ___44___ on the questions I didn’t know.
As expected, I didn’t know the majority of the questions. I was just about to give ___45___ when my pencil accidentally broke. Standing by the blackboard sharpening it, I ___46___ down and there in full view lay the answer sheet for the test! What good fortune! I can kiss good-bye to all my ___47___ of failing the test! My heart started beating, and my brain ___48___, Yes! Read over the answers — quickly! This was quickly followed by another voice, No! You’ll get caught! Yes! No! Yes! No! …This went back and forth for ten of the ___49___ seconds in my entire life.
Finally, I decided to finish the test on my own, without ____50____ ! The next day, my great joy of having been an ____51____ soul changed into a wave of doom as I saw my test paper lying on my desk. I knew what awaited me. I stared at it a few seconds before I got up the ____52____ to turn it over. You can only imagine my ____53____when I saw my grade, a C-.
My mom always says victories that take the most courage are won within. Now I get it. Now not only can my conscience (良心) rest ____54____ but I don’t have to worry about getting caught and meeting a sad ____55____ like Romeo and Juliet.
41. A. helped B. greeted C. charged D. provided
42. A. If B. Because C. Until D. Although
43. A. by B. upon C. over D. toward
44. A. depend B. agree C. guess D. improve
45. A. in B. off C. out D. away
46. A. wrote B. settled C. calmed D. looked
47. A. boredom B. worries C. loneliness D. tiredness
48. A. whispered B. warned C. persuaded D. read
49. A. coldest B. saddest C. longest D. fastest
50. A. suffering B. checking C. cheating D. hesitating
51. A. open B. honest C. optimistic D. energetic
52. A. wisdom B. encouragement C. intention D. nerve
53. A. anxiety B. shock C. fear D. appreciation
54. A. easy B. true C. quiet D. strong
55. A. film B. fact C. ending D. love
【答案】41. B 42. D 43. C 44. C 45. A 46. D 47. B 48. A 49. C 50. C 51. B 52. D 53. B 54. A 55. C
第II卷（共55分）
语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
When it comes to deserts, a scene of sandstorms and rolling dunes will pop into our mind. But if you come to the Taklimakan Desert, you will find it is a very breathtaking place different from ____56____ you have imagined.
Located in Xinjiang, the Taklimakan Desert is the one ____57____ (cover) 337,000 square kilometers. In the past, the desert expanded outward about 150 meters annually, which seriously posed a serious threat ____58____ the survival of the local people.
In 1979, a groundbreaking super project began as scheduled, aiming to build large-scale protective forests to reduce disturbing sandstorms and soil erosion ____59____ (dramatic). The project involved over 600,000 participants from various regions, who employed a variety of approaches to combat the desert. By the end of 2023, a green barrier of about 2,761 kilometers ____60____ (establish) around the desert. On November 28th, 2024, a significant milestone was achieved as ___61___ 285-kilometer gap was successfully “locked”, marking a great victory in the battle against desertification. With the effort of half a century, the project has not only locked the edges of the desert but also protected the ____62____ (surround) oases, safeguarding the livelihoods of local communities and supporting the region’s economic development.
Nowadays, the desert is dotted with countless oases, many of ____63____ have become tourist destinations. The ____64____ (complete) of the project is not just an environmental victory but also a symbol of perseverance and romance of the Chinese people.
In the foreseeable future, with the continuous efforts of the Chinese people, this desert will continue to shrink _____65_____ it is completely caged by the Chinese people.
【答案】56. what
57. covering
58. to 59. dramatically
60. had been established
61. a 62. surrounding
63. which pletion
65. until
第五节 书面表达（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假如你是国际学校校英文报记者，上周学校开展了以“走进春节，领略非遗魅力” (Getting Close to the Spring Festival and Appreciating of Intangible Cultural Heritage)为主题的文化交流活动，请你写一篇英文报道，介绍此次活动，内容需涵盖：
1. 活动目的；
2. 活动流程；
3. 活动反响。
注意：
1. 词数 80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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【答案】
Last week, our school witnessed a cultural exchange activity themed “Getting Close to the Spring Festival and Appreciating of Intangible Cultural Heritage”, aiming to help the foreign students get a better insight into the Chinese Spring Festival and feel the charm and essence of the intangible cultural heritage.
It kicked off with a lecture introducing the history and traditions of the Spring Festival, and a renowned expert was invited to interpret the related knowledge for students. Then came the most exciting part — hands-on experiences in which we tried making folk crafts, like paper-cuts and Chinese knots, fully engaged in the festive vibe.
The activity was a huge hit. Not only did it broaden foreign students’ horizons, but also strengthened cultural exchanges between different countries.
第二节（满分25分）
67. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
When I was in middle school, my family moved to Seattle, where my parents started their new business — a small grocery store downstairs my house. As a girl of shy and reserved nature, I had to take a fresh start to fit into the sophisticated city life.
One sunny day, my school announced an exciting event, a talent show for the local food bank. Students were encouraged to showcase their unique talents in front of the public in the city hall on National Day. A buzz of excitement fed the school as everyone began preparing for the big day. Deep down, I felt a spark of curiosity and a desire to participate. However, my self-doubt held me back, “I don’t have any special skills to share.”
Days turned into weeks, and the talent show drew closer. I couldn’t shake the upsetting feeling until one day, Emma, one of the most popular girls in my class, came to me while I was helping in the grocery store after class. “How about singing together in the talent show ” She grinned, “I heard you singing a tune, along the way back home. I can’t help following you here.” Gosh, I couldn’t believe my ears. Emma, with personality and popularity, acknowledged my little talent. Since Emma had the world’s prettiest voice, I felt like being favoured by fortune.
“You two The talent show for the food bank ” My mum bent towards us and her face lit up. “A big occasion.” Then a light bulb seemed to go in her head. “Why not practise right now upstairs I bet you’ll be a perfect match.” Winking at us, she seemed to know we were thinking alike.
Emma and I embarked on rehearsing almost every single day after school. We brainstormed, exchanged ideas and rehearsed the scene. As the days rolled by, I was feeling pretty good about our act. But the day before the performance, Emma called that she had an acute stomachache and was not in any shape to perform.
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
I was completely knocked out by the news.
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Paragraph 2:
Finally came the big moment.
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【答案】I was completely knocked out by the news. What should I do Having prepared for such a long time, I didn’t think of that coming up. Feeling at a loss, I was brainstorming as hard as I could to think of a solution, when a gentle touch on my back brought me back to reality. It was my mum, who looked at me with care and concern. “You have prepared for it enough. You can do it by yourself.” She said after my stumbled explanation. I looked back at her eyes, and a sense of confidence and warmness swelled up in my heart. Yes, I could do it myself.
Finally came the big moment. Looking around the audience, I stepped onto the stage, with butterflies in my stomach. My voice trembled at first, but with the melodies flew around, the nervousness was gone with the wind. Emotions filled in my song, I performed as naturally as I spoke every day. I saw my mum, who was looking at me with reassurance and care. It turned out to be a good performance, which helped me conquer my fears and turned me into a new person.