英语科试题
时间: 120 分钟 满分: 150 分
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共5 小题;每小题1.5分,满分 7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a kitchen. B. In a bakery. C. In a bank.
2. Why does Ann call Mark
A. To make an invitation. B. To make a reservation. C. To cancel an appointment.
3. What will Jennifer do this afternoon
A. Go to a lecture. B. Visit Professor Li. C. Do some housework.
4. What does the man mean
A. He is not available tomorrow morning. B. He dislikes talking with the woman.
C. He has to finish a report quickly.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A farm. B. A school activity. C. Knowledge about corn.
第二节(共15 小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Who is the man looking for
A. Landon Brown. B. Brandon Brown. C. Adam Brown.
7. What will the woman do next
A. Lead the man to an office. B. Give the man a document.
C. Show the man around the building.
听第 7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How did John travel around San Francisco
A. By bus. B. By car. C. By taxi.
9. How long did John stay in San Francisco
A. For five days. B. For seven days. C. For eight days.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13 题。
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Wife and husband. B. Brother and sister C. Father and daughter.
11. What aspect of“Avatar 2” left the deepest impression on Mary
A. The visual effects. B. The characters. C. The theme.
12. How old is Mary now
A.15. B.21. C.23.
13. How did Mary feel when she first watched“Avatar 1”
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A. Bored. B. Excited. C. Touched
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题
14. Why does the woman come to Bob
A. To ask about his wife's health. B. To report an emergency.
C. To show concern.
15. What does Bob do
A. A doctor. B. A repairman. C. Police officer
16. What made Bob's wife heartbroken
A. She lost her job B. Her ring was stolen. C. Her grandmother passed away.
17. Where will Bob go in ten minutes
A. The police station. B. A meeting room. C. A cafe.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the speaker doing
A. Teaching a class. B. Giving a speech. C. Hosting a program.
19. Why did Minnie Payne drop out of junior college
A. She fell into financial trouble. B. She received a good job offer.
C. She lost interest in college education.
20. What does Minnie Payne's story tell us
A. Never too old to learn. B. Look before you leap. C. Interest is the best teacher.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15 小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5 分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
If you've just arrived in the UK, you definitely want to stay connected with friends and family via your phone.
Do you need a new phone
UK phones use the GSM standard. If you have no idea what GSM is and you just wonder whether your smartphone will be compatible (兼容) with the frequency bands used in the UK, Kimovil Frequency Checker can help you out.
What kind of UK SIM card do you need
Before buying a SIM card, get familiar with these three options.
PAYG You only pay when you use it, whether it's for making calls, sending texts, surfing the Internet, or emailing. You just top up your SIM card based on your own circumstances.
A mobile phone contract It locks you in for at least 12 months and it is expensive monthly as it spreads the cost of the phone over the length of the contract.
SIM only You' re locked in for at least a month and you' ll need to get a phone separately.
Which mobile network is for you
In this section, we list the two most well-known mobile network operators for your reference.
O2
It offers customers bonuses like free coffee, cheap meals out, and discounts at top attractions.For a pay-monthly phone, you' ll have to pay at least 14 a month: PAYG can be as little as 1.50;
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SIM-only contracts start at 6 a month for 4GB of data and unlimited voice minutes and texts.
Three
It includes a feature which lets you stream (流媒体播放) as much video on platforms like Netflix and TV Player without using your monthly data allowance(津贴). Pay-monthly phones start at 14, while PAYG starts at 34.99(plus 10 credit). SIM-only plans start at 5 a month for 1GB of data and unlimited calls and texts.
21. What does Kimovil Frequency Checker allow you to do
A. Learn how to use UK-based apps. B. Promote the compatibility of your phone.
C. Confirm if your phone can work in the UK.
D. Find out the best network provider in the UK.
22. Who is most likely to apply for a PAYG SIM card
A. A long-term contract worker. B. A senior going on a package tour.
C. An international researcher doing a Ph. D. D. A professor frequently making overseas calls.
23. What can be a special advantage of being with Three
A. Having unlimited calls and texts. B. Enjoying free video entertainment.
C. Gaining access to shopping discounts.
D. Releasing self-made videos on various platforms.
B
I was recently presented with a“great” professional opportunity that seemed appealing to everyone in my field. There was one problem, however: I didn't want it. When I was originally offered the position, I responded with a“yes” immediately. It was a“no-brainer”. “Wow” was the only response I received when mentioning it to others.
As I began preparing for the new job,I experienced a weighty feeling in my chest and was weepy for seemingly no reason. Concerned, I reached out to the program director and explained my situation. She did what all good program directors do and listed the position’ s incredible bonuses, the convenient schedule and reasons why countless teachers would want this position, She also made the case for why this experience would provide exactly the recharge and restoration I needed. Her enthusiasm was infectious(有感染力的), and I found myself slipping back into the“should” mode,convincing myself that declining would be foolish. The familiar internal dialogue of“I should, I should, I should ...” reverberated(回响), leaving me feeling trapped.
But then I realized I needed to make a change. Instead of focusing on how great this opportunity seemed for others, I asked myself if it was right for me. That simple change paved the way for freedom and clarity. By acknowledging my own feelings and experiences, rather than external expectations, I was able to reconnect with my true self. The truth was that I wished I wanted this opportunity; if that were true, it would make life a whole lot easier in many ways. And yet, it was not what in reality I wanted at this moment.
We are often conditioned to seek what we are taught to want and prioritize external guidelines for what should make us happy. However, these external constructs of fulfillment are not the same as what you do want and what does make you happy, Discovering your own desires is an internal process that only you have access to. Trusting your own wanting is the path back to your true self,your power and your wisdom, which ultimately leads to genuine happiness.
24. What made the author initially accept the job without hesitation
A. The author's long-term career ambition.
B. The enthusiasm of others about the position.
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C. The recommendation from trusted colleagues.
D. The pressure from the author's current employer.
25. How did the program director respond to the author's concerns
A. By offering a salary increase. B. By sharing her own inspirational stories.
C. By highlighting the position’ s advantages.
D. By supporting the author's decision to decline.
26. What can we say about the program director
A. Her words were very persuasive. B. She was sympathetic to the author.
C. She showed understanding to the author.
D. Her commitment to the author was hard to meet.
27. What lesson can we learn from the author's story
A. Strike while the iron is hot. B. The only constant in life is change.
C. Where there's a will, there's a way. D. Follow your heart, not the crowd.
C
Here's an all-too-familiar situation: You packed the night before for your week-long beach trip with enthusiasm. Luckily, you remembered all the essentials: socks, underwear and a phone charger,etc. But upon arrival, you realized that you had forgotten to grab your toothbrush. Actually, you can avoid this sort of awkwardness next time by using electronic devices, including smartphones.
In a new study, researchers suggest that offloading important to-do items for example by setting reminders on your phone could bring glad tidings to less important items like your toothbrush. This practice can free up your memory for additional minor things.
To demonstrate this, researchers developed a memory game to be played on a touchscreen computer. The test was undertaken by 158 volunteers aged between 18 and 71. Participants were shown up to 12 numbered circles on the screen, and had to remember to drag some of these to the left and some to the right. The number of circles that they remembered to drag to the correct side determined their rewards at the end of the experiment. One side was designated (指定)“high value”,meaning that remembering to drag a circle to this side was worth 10 times as much money as remembering to drag a circle to the other side.
Participants performed this task 16 times. They had to use their own memory to remember for half of the trials and they were allowed to set reminders on the digital devices for the other half. The researchers found that participants tended to use the digital devices to store details of the high-value circles. And, when they did so, their memory for those circles was improved by 18%. “What is unexpected is that their memory for low-value circles was also improved by 27%, even in people who had never set any reminders for low-value circles,” said senior author, Sam Gilbert.
However, when the researchers took those reminders away, the participants remembered the low-value circles better than the high-value ones. “We need to be careful when backing up the most important information— if a memory tool fails, we could be left with nothing but lower-importance information in our own memory,’ Gilbert concluded.
28. What can be inferred from the situation described in paragraph 1
A. Our memory is easy to decline.
B. Our memory is inaccurate occasionally.
C. Our memory has an order of importance.
D. Our memory has a preference for familiar things.
29. Which of the following can replace“bring glad tidings to” underlined in paragraph 2
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A. Add up to. B. Take advantage of.
C. Be favorable to D. Be dependent on..
30. Which part of the findings surprised the researchers
A. People tend to prioritize resource-consuming tasks.
B. Digital reminders harm our brain ability if used improperly.
C. People offload high-value information on to external memory
D. Digital reminders also enhance memory for low-value content.
31. What may Gilbert advise us to do
A. Have a change of memory tools regularly.
B. Never rely too much on external memory aids.
C. Remember to choose memory tools that suit us fine.
D. Learn to sort high-value items from low-value ones.
D
The sense of taste plays a vital role in our food experiences as it acts as an initial protective barrier before we eat something. “Most animals function in a narrow pH range, which makes sensing acid and alkaline(碱性的) substances important for their survival. Studies in the past few decades have detailed the receptors(受体, 感受器) and cells involved in detecting acid tastes, which occur at a low pH, but sensing alkaline substances is not well understood,” says Lai Ren, a biochemist.Recently, scientists have discovered an entirely new kind of taste receptor that allows fruit flies to detect alkaline substances and avoid poisonous meals and surfaces.
The researchers chose to investigate whether flies have a receptor specific to high pH levels. To test the flies preferences for foods with different pH levels, they presented them with some sweet substances one half were maintained at a pH of 7, and the other half were at a pH of over 7(alkaline)Each half was also colored either red or blue. After enjoying their preferred substance, the flies’ bodies turned red, blue or purple. The researchers found the higher the pH of the alkaline food, the more the flies rejected it. But one group of flies was not as good at distinguishing between the two meals and examination of these flies revealed that they had a change in the alkaline gene.
In cell studies, the researchers found most fruit flies have the alkaline gene. It expresses a receptor protein, whose normal activity is stimulated by alkaline substances. In the presence of alkaline substances, the receptor opens a channel in the cell to let negatively charged ions (负电荷离子) escape the cell, immediately passing on a message to the fly's brain to avoid the food. Most sensory receptors involve channels that control the movement of positively charged ions into the cell,not negatively charged ions out of it.
The specific finding will probably not be directly applicable to other animals because most animals don't have the alkaline gene. Still, the study could inspire researchers to study whether other animals have similar types of receptors, and whether they experience a distinct alkaline taste.
32. Which of the following has been known to scientists for decades
A. Fruit flies can recognize an acid taste.
B. Animals master a wide range of pH levels.
C. Fruit flies have a receptor for alkaline taste.
D. Animals are tolerant of substances with a high pH.
33. Why did the researchers color the sweet substances in the study
A. To attract more fruit flies. B. To track how mixed substances changed.
C. To identify which substance the flies ate.
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D. To determine the color preferences of fruit flies.
34. How does the receptor in fruit flies’ alkaline gene differ from most sensory receptors
A. It controls the growth of the cells. B. It functions with positively charged ions.
C. It speeds up the process of food selection.
D. It allows the release of negatively charged ions.
35. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Understanding pH ranges of fruit flies.B. Exploring the dietary preferences of animals.
C. Uncovering the mystery of fruit flies’ alkaline taste
D. Investigating animals’ survival secrets against enemies
第二节 (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逃项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A robot is chatting to an elderly British man in his bedroom. 36 Perhaps because of the man's age, the robot starts asking him about his memories of the Second World War. The elderly man goes on to tell how his father was in the army and he didn't see him for years.
37 The behaviour is the product of the Caresses project. The project fits into the new field of cultural robotics and aims to design robots that can take into account the cultural background of the person they' re talking to. The man is British, so the robot assumes he will be interested in such a topic, disregarding the man's personal feelings.
Cultural robotics is part of a wider movement to make Al and robotics more culturally inclusive(包容性强的). 38 For example, because the Internet is mainly in English, large language models (LLMs) are primarily trained on English text— with the cultural assumptions and biases(偏见) existing. Similarly, the move to make robots and Al more culturally sensitive is well meaning,but people are worried about where it could lead, given the diverse cultural preferences across different social groups.
It's increasingly apparent that humans from different cultures react differently to robots. For example, different cultures have different expectations around personal space, and this affects how far they prefer robots to stand from them. 39 People are more able to understand a robot if it communicates using the facial expressions they are familiar with.
Culture is a hard-to-define and complex concept, open to many interpretation. 40 To avoid designing robots based on broad and rough generalizations and stereotypes (刻板印象), we will need a more thoughtful perspective on culture.
A. It has a pleasantly bright voice.
B. Concerns about this have been raised before
C. Does this topic really hold a person's interest
D. This practice is widely recognized across cultures.
E. Therefore, a one-size-fits-all approach is impractical.
F. Why does a robot mention a topic that may cause pain
G. Different cultures interpret facial expressions differently too.
第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(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。
As Bell, the distinguished violinist and the symphony performed, a little boy in the audience seat occasionally accompanied them with his own spontaneous (自发的), sweet sounds. Every now and then, his 41 to the music was full of excitement and abandon.
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I felt 42 that evening to have such particular sounds. Listening to him also 43 me of my own adult son, Ezra who is autistic(自闭症的) too. But when Ezra was a child, my wife and I sometimes 44 to bring him along to concerts or movies for fear he might not behave himself.How I wish we'd done the same as the boy's parents 45 the little boy.
That's why I was so 46 to see the boy leave his seat before Bell finished his performance.A few minutes earlier, I had 47 an audience member sitting near him get up to approach a staff member, who then stepped over to him. Shortly after that, the boy and his parents made a quick48 . The audience must have assumed his sounds were 49 and that someone should have done something to 50 him.
What upsets me is that the evening could have ended so 51 .
When people are open-minded and compassionate(有同情心的), they can engage themselves in the pleasure of 52 the diverse beauty of the world. I hope the boy's 53 that night won't make him unwilling to express his 54 towards the outside world. I also hope he will continue to 55 his heartfelt joy and appreciation of the world's glories.
41.A.comparison B. alternative C. response D. objection
42. A. annoyed B. awkward C. worried D. grateful
43. A. informed B. reminded C. relieved D. convinced
44. A. expected B. managed C. hesitated D. arranged
45. A. accompanying B. criticizing C. instructing D. approaching
46. A. confused B. touched C. satisfied D. disappointed
47. A. remembered B. demanded C. proposed D. observed
48. A. decision B. exit C. calculation D. call
49. A. distinctive B. rewarding C. intentional D. impressive
50. A. introduce B. silence C. involve D. stimulate
51. A. differently B. suddenly C. efficiently D. disastrously
52. A. handing over B. referring to C. taking in D.commenting on
53. A. encounter B. mistake C. defence D. choice
54. A. purpose B. wonder C. account D. sympathy
55. A. record B. control C. review D. share
第二节(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。
Not long ago, a woman living in the US purchased a Chinese-made electric tricycle (三轮车).This particular vehicle, commonly seen in China's rural areas, quickly attracted the attention of many locals when it 56. (ride) on the streets. With its low-carbon features, simple operation and 57. (afford) price, this tricycle shows the growing appeal of Chinese products globally.
58. (expand) the international market, manufacturers (制造商) of electric tricycles have conducted investigations into the road conditions and local usage habits of the target market,tailoring the tricycles to suit local needs. A characteristic example is the development of an advanced braking(刹车) system for foreign users, 59. one foot could control all three brakes at the same time.
Since the beginning of this year, 60. number of orders placed by American consumers for Chinese-made electric tricycles has been increasing 61. (dramatic). Yet,the trend extends beyond the US, as Chinese-made electric tricycles are now emerging in foreign
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62. (country) such as France, the UK, and Canada.
The increasing presence of Chinese three-wheelers in global market serves 63. a shining example of the competitiveness of China's manufacturing industry. Through non-stop64. (innovate) and industrial redesigning and restructuring, made-in-China products have successfully improved their quality and brand value, 65. (enhance) their competitiveness on the world stage.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15 分)
假定你是李华，你将作为志愿者代表在你市举办的国际马拉松比赛 (the International Marathon)的闭幕式上致辞。请完成你的发言稿，内容包括：
(1)祝贺比赛圆满成功；
(2)谈谈你的感受。
注意：
(1)写作词数应为80个左右；
(2)可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
I grew up in a family of five children, all perfectly spaced three years apart, With my father being a vet(兽医), our home was also a zoo, housing at least a dog and a cat, often accompanied by a rabbit or a hamster. Our cat, Funny Girl, had a playful spirit, which often led to amusing but sometimes chaotic situations, My mom, a typical hostess, did her very best to keep the house and us kids, as well as our furry friends, under control. It was especially challenging around the holidays;nevertheless, she was an expert at planning and arranging holiday meals perfectly.
One particular Thanksgiving, my mom got ready really early. She had set the table a week in advance, putting a big sheet over it so that dust and pet hair wouldn't settle on the beautiful china.She made a list of all the dishes she would be preparing, changing it until she was satisfied with the spread. She even baked pies ahead of time and kept them in the freezer. The day before Thanksgiving,she got the big turkey ready and the next morning, she cooked it slowly. While she was busy in the kitchen, my brothers and sisters and I could only stay for a quick snack and then had to do our chores.My dad helped by making pretty decorations with flowers from our garden.
By mid-afternoon, everything was ready, and the smell of roasting turkey with butter filled the air. Just before our guests were due to arrive, she pulled the turkey out of the oven and basted(浇油脂) it one last time. She covered it with aluminum foil (铝箔), and placed it on the kitchen counter to cool. She said this would make it juicier before my dad began cutting it into pieces. This also gave her time to increase the heat of the oven for the side dishes and gave her a break from the kitchen to return to her guests.
Paragraph 1:
However, as I entered the kitchen,I discovered a disaster. Paragraph 2:
“We still have the side dishes,” I tried to comfort my mom.
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1-5 BACAB 6-10 BABCB 11-15 CCACA 16-20 BBCAA
21-23 CBB 24-27 BCAD 28-31CCDB 32-35ACDC 36-40 AFBGE
41-45 CDBCA 46-50 DDBCB 51-55 ACABD
56-65(One possible version)
56.was ridden 57.affordable 58.To expand 59.where
60.the 61.dramatically 62.countries 63.as
64.innovation 65.enhancing 写作(One possible version)
第一节
Ladies and gentlemen,
As a volunteer representative,I’m greatly honored to extend my heartfelt congratulations on the successful completion of the International Marathon.
It has been a privilege to be part of this remarkable event that promotes health,unity,and sportsmanship.As a volunteer,witnessing the determination and perseverance of the participants from all over the world has been truly inspiring.The enthusiasm and support from the crowd as well as from fellow volunteers were infectious,giving additional motivation to the athletes.Let's applaud these incredible athletes who have demonstrated the spirit of resilience and excellence.
Congratulations again!Thank you.
第二节
Paragraph 1:
However;as I entered the kitchen,I discovered a disaster:Our cat,Funny Girl,had climbed onto the counter and was nestling under the turkey,her tail the only visible part.Below,our dog was enjoying dropped turkey bits.I lifted the foil to find more than half of the turkey gone.Funny Girl stared directly at me,cool and innocent,before jumping down off the counter and walking away.I called for my mom,and she rushed in,her face already reflecting the horror she felt.She broke down as she cried,“My dinner is ruined.”
Paragraph 2:
"We still have the side dishes,"I tried to comfort my mom.The side dishes were all still in the oven.Then she burst out laughing.She knew that there was nothing left to do except move on and deal with the problem.She got the side dishes out of the oven and the pies from the freezer.Dad, upon seeing the situation,also laughed.As we served the meal,our guests,initially confused by the absence of turkey,joined in our laughter after we shared the story.That Thanksgiving became the most memorable one,not for the feast but for the unexpected.
