平南县中学2025年春季期高一5月月考试题英语
考试时间：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. When will the woman see a dentist
A. Today. B. Tomorrow. C. The day after tomorrow.
2. Where will Merlin go on Saturday morning
A. The beach. B. The park. C. Mr. Smith’s house.
3. How much are a dozen roses today
A. $30. B. $40. C. $50.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. A travel experience. B. A tourist attraction. C. A history lesson.
5. How does the woman find the pizza
A. Wonderful. B. Terrible. C. Average.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a restaurant. B. In an office. C. At home.
7. What is the man going to do while having dinner
A. Answer the phone. B. Do some exercise. C. Listen to music.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What bothers Michael
A. He’s not sure about his future. B. He has no interest in studying.
C. He isn’t allowed to attend a film school.
9. What does Michael often do after school
A. He plays football. B. He takes acting classes. C He watches English films.
10. What does the woman suggest Michael do
A. Talk with his friends. B. Perform in the school play. C. Stay at school until he’s 18.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. Who is Cory Nieves
A. Henry’s classmate. B. Henry’s cousin. C. Henry’s nephew.
12. What does Cory Nieves’ business focus on selling now
A. Hot chocolate. B. Lemonade. C. Cookies.
13. Why is Henry unable to work for Cory Nieves
A. He doesn’t meet the requirement. B. He is busy with his study. C. He is in poor health.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. Where did the man read the story
A. In a newspaper. B. In a magazine. C. On a website.
15. Who called the air traffic controller for help
A. A pilot. B. An air hostess. C. A passenger.
16. What did the air traffic controller do
A. He taught the man how to operate a plane.
B. He asked his colleagues for help.
C. He made a video of flying.
17. What happened to the plane in the end
A. It crashed. B. It landed safely. C. Its passengers got injured.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. Who can take part in the program
A. Preteens. B. Teenagers. C. Adults.
19. What do previous participants in the program need to do
A. Apply for it again. B. Train new participants. C. Work longer hours.
20. Why are the participants advised to call the library
A. To submit formal permission. B. To get a paper application form. C. To share volunteer experience.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The Best Attractions in Rome
Vatican City
Attractions of Vatican City include the Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel, making this area so immense and crowded. And there is a strict dress code in Vatican City: No shorts, short skirts, sleeveless tops. This means knees and upper arms to be covered. Short-or long-sleeved dresses that fall below the knee and pants with a T-shirt are ideal.
Hours: Vatican Museums: Mon-Sat 8 a. m.-7 p. m.
Price: Vatican Museums: 18 euros for adults; 8 euros for kids 6-18
St. Peter’s Basilica
The center of Roman Catholicism, St. Peter’s Basilica is located in the heart of Vatican City and known for its amazing architecture. Many visitors enjoy climbing to the top of the dome (圆顶) and appreciate Rome’s spectacular landscape.
Hours: 7 a. m.-7 p. m. daily
Price: free
Colosseum
The site of many bloody fights, the Colosseum, which was opened in A. D.80, could then hold about 50,000 spectators. Not only were gladiators (角斗士) pitted against each other, but gladiators fighting animals and animal-on-animal fights were common as well. Today, it’s considered one of the world’s most famous landmarks.
Hours: around 8:30 or 9 a. m.-6 p. m. daily
Price: 20 euros for adults;20% off available for children
Trevi Fountain
A must-see on many travelers’ plans, the Trevi Fountain, is situated amongst a high concentration of hotels, shopping and nightlife in the Trevi district. Finished in the mid-1700s, it is a place with a distinct mythological character. According to Roman legend, throwing a coin into the Trevi, with your right hand over your left shoulder ensures you’ll return to Rome. This site is best viewed at night when lights illuminate the fountain.
Hours: 24/7 daily
Price: free
1. What are visitors required to do when visiting Vatican City
A. Get special permits. B. Wear proper clothes.
C. Take various activities. D. Throw some coins.
2. How much does it cost a couple with a six-year-old kid to the Colosseum
A. 44 euros. B. 48 euros. C. 56 euros. D. 60 euros.
3. Where should visitors go if they want to explore the local life
A. Colosseum. B. St. Peter’s Basilica.
C. Trevi Fountain. D. The Vatican Museum.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. C
B
Lexie Alford, 21, said she recently became the youngest person to visit every country. Though her achievement is yet to be confirmed by the Guinness Book of World Records, Alford said she had been to 196 countries. While her adventures may have looked attractive and exciting on her social media account, Alford faced various difficulties such as visa rejections, financial struggles, and health issues like malaria and food poisoning.
For most people, the barrier to seeing the world is lack of money, but Alford managed to fund her travels largely on her own. She started working various jobs and saving everything she had earned since she was 12 years old. Additionally, her mother owns a travel agency and it has helped her find the best deals and book ahead of time, contributing to significant savings on flights and hotels.
As a solo (独自的) female traveler, Alford made safety a top concern when deciding how long to stay in a country, in addition to budget and personal interest. She spent over a month in countries like Egypt and Switzerland, where there was so much she could do and there were ways to make those trips financially reasonable. Then there are some countries like Mali, South Sudan, and Somalia which she would have loved to spend more than a few days exploring, but unfortunately she didn’t have enough money to take the proper security precautions (预防措施) necessary to travel throughout those countries.
Despite experiencing intense loneliness at times, Alford thinks that solo travel is a rewarding experience that everyone should have at least once in their lives.
After her travels, Alford now believes that every problem has a solution if you work hard enough. There are also a lot of sacrifices you have to make if you want to travel the world, but if it’s something you’ re truly passionate about, it only takes courage to pursue it.
4. How did Alford prepare for her travel financially
A. Through her earnings and savings.
B. Through the support from her parents.
C. By securing free flights and hotel stays.
D. By managing her mother’s travel agency.
5. What made Alford only spend a few days in countries like Mali
A. Lack of interest in their attractions.
B. Limited funds for safety measures.
C. Intense loneliness during solo travel.
D. Difficulty in communicating with locals.
6. What does Alford consider crucial to world travel after her journeys
A. Rich experience. B. Safety awareness.
C. Spirit of adventure. D. Sincere enthusiasm.
7. What is the best title for the text
A. Security Tips for Solo Travelers
B. Passion and Sacrifice on the Road
C. Youngest Traveler Explores the World
D. World Record for the Longest Hourney
【答案】4. A 5. B 6. D 7. C
C
Researchers at the University of Washington created a new web app, Self-Talk with Superhero Zip, aimed to help children develop skills like self-awareness and emotional management.
At first, some parents were wary: In a world of Siri and Alexa, they are skeptical that the makers of such technologies are putting children’s welfare first.
In Self-Talk with Superhero Zip, a chatbot guided pairs of siblings through lessons. The UW team found that, after speaking with the app for a week, most children could explain the concept of supportive self-talk and apply it in their daily lives. And kids who’d engaged in negative self-talk before the study were able to turn that habit positive.
The UW team published its findings in June at the 2023 Interaction Design and Children conference. The app is still a prototype (雏形) and is not yet publicly available. Previous studies have shown children can learn various tasks and abilities from chatbots. Yet little research explores how chatbots can help kids effectively acquire socioemotional skills.
“There is room to design child-centric experiences with a chatbot that provide fun and educational practice opportunities,” said senior author Alexis Hiniker, an associate professor in the UW Information School. “Over the last few decades, television programs like ‘Sesame Street,’ ‘Mister Rogers,’ and ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’ have shown that it is possible for TV to help kids cultivate socioemotional skills. We asked: Can we make a space where kids can practice these skills in an interactive app We wanted to create something useful and fun— a ‘Sesame Street’ experience for a smart speaker.”
The length of these effects isn’t clear, researchers note. The study spanned just one week and the tendency for survey participants to respond in ways that make them look good could lead kids to speak positively about the app’s effects.
“Our goal is to make the app accessible to a wider audience in the future,” said lead author Chris (Yue) Fu, a UW doctoral student in the iSchool. “We’re exploring the integration of large language models — the systems that power tech like ChatGPT — into our prototype and we plan to work with content creators to adapt existing socioemotional learning materials into our system. The hope is that these will facilitate more prolonged and effective interventions.”
8. What can we learn about Self-Talk
A. It encouraged kids to engage in positive talking.
B. It could help kids explain complicated concepts.
C. It could be already downloaded from UW’s website.
D. It was welcomed by parents like Siri and Alexa.
9. “Sesame Street” is mentioned in this passage to show _________ of Self-Talk.
A. The primary function. B. The promising prospect.
C. The new-found popularity. D. The historical background.
10. Which may the follow-up research include
A. Larger amounts of kinds of languages. B. More characters with different background.
C. New technology adopted like ChatGPT. D. Longer studies in more natural settings.
11. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that the Self-Talk will _________.
A. Adapt socioemotional material and reform the education system.
B. Explore powerful technology and improve its effectiveness.
C Promote socioemotional learning and provide ongoing support.
D. Combine large language models and lengthen its service time.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. D 11. C
D
More than a third of the world’s population lives in dry lands, areas that experience significant water shortages. Scientists at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a unique solution to help people in these areas access clean drinking water.
They developed a low-cost gel film (凝胶膜) that can pull water from the air in even the driest bining two simple ingredients, cellulose and konjac gum, the gel is inexpensive to produce. Just one kilogram of gel can absorb up to 6 liters of water in a dry climate. For those living in a climate with relative humidity (湿度), one kilogram of gel can collect up to 13 liters of water a day. As the gel is so inexpensive and easy to make, it may offer a way of providing drinking water to countries with water shortages.
Previously, researchers have harvested fresh water from fog and dew, but that only serves areas with high humidity. Other attempts at pulling water from desert air are typically energy-intensive and do not produce much. In fact, this gel is a vast improvement from previous water harvesting technologies. The maximum water harvested has been 5.87 liters in places with relative humidity. This new gel doubles this amount, uses no energy and is simple to operate and it can be made into a shape or size that best suits the user.
“This new work is about practical solutions that people can use to get water in the hottest, driest places on Earth,” said Guihua Yu, professor at the Cockrell School of Engineering. “This could allow millions of people without consistent access to drinking water to have simple, water generating devices at home that they can easily operate.”
“This is not something you need an advanced degree to use,” the paper’s lead author, Youhong Guo said. “It’s straightforward enough that anyone can make it at home if they have the materials.” Scientists are planning on making a thicker gel that will increase the yield, making this technology a practicable solution to drought.
12. What can we know about the gel film from paragraph 2
A. It can increase the humidity of the air.
B. It can harvest drinking water from the air.
C. It has been widely applied in desert areas.
D. It costs lots of money and energy to produce.
13. What is the third paragraph mainly about
A. The advantages of the new gel.
B. The process of producing the new gel.
C. The tough living conditions in dry regions.
D. The theory of water harvesting technologies.
14. What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to
A. An advanced degree. B. An expensive material.
C. A water harvesting device. D. A non-stopping condition of drought.
15. What do scientists plan to do next
A. Develop a thicker gel. B. Raise money for further research.
C. Produce the gel in large quantities. D. Teach people to make the gel at home.
【答案】12. B 13. A 14. C 15. A
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A hearty laugh means the same thing on every continent: joy.___16___ when we laugh with someone else.
Scientists have found that people around the world can tell whether people are friends or strangers by listening to them laughing together. And the ability is globally owned by people.___17___. The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, used a simple experiment. Psychologist Gregory Bryant recorded pairs of college students having conversations. Some were friends.___18___. He then picked out just the parts in which the two people were laughing. Each cut was only about one second long. Then Bryant and his colleagues at the University of California, Los Angeles, first had volunteers listen to the records of laughter.___19___. They ran the experiment in 24 societies around the globe, including indigenous tribes (土著部落) in New Guinea, tiny villages in Peru and cities in India and China.
___20___. They were good at telling whether women were friends. But for other pairs — like two men laughing — it was harder. On average, listeners guessed correctly only about 60 percent of the time. Details about what laughter means require cross-cultural studies. Even in the most remote places on Earth, a laugh among friends is a special sound.
A. Laughter does good to you
B. Some hardly knew each other
C. People weren’t perfect at the task
D. But our laughter may reveal more than we realise
E. In other words, it isn’t limited by culture and language
F. So laugh a hearty laugh for at least three times every day
G. Then the volunteers were asked to guess whether the people were friends or strangers
【答案】16. D 17. E 18. B 19. G 20. C
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Elizabeth Anionwu, who received four honorary degrees for her excellent work in nursing, has devoted her life to ____21____ the lives of thousands in the local community who are ____22____ from sickle cell disease.
Born in 1947 to a 20-year-old Irish student and a Nigerian law student, Elizabeth was ____23____ by poverty in her early life, which led her family to put her in an organization ____24____ by a woman. It was a childhood filled with ____25____—in the organization she was made to stand with a dirty sheet over her head as a ____26____ for wetting the bed.
“The woman would hit me with a ruler if my arms got tired. Even now, decades later, I still remember that ____27____ conduct.”
But a kind-hearted nursing woman who treated her illness when she was four ____28____ her to become a nurse. At 16 she started working as a nurse in the school ____29____. It was the start of a 50-year _____30_____ as a nurse and professor.
Her _____31_____ for helping the sick led her, alongside Dr. Misha Brozovic to set up the UK’s first sickle cell disease and thalassaemia (地中海贫血症) _____32_____ centre in 1979. Dame (女爵士) Elizabeth, now 72, became the UK’s first sickle cell disease nurse specialist. She was _____33_____ involved in setting up the Sickle Cell Society, which this year _____34_____ its 41st anniversary.
In 2019, Dame Elizabeth was _____35_____ with the Pride of Britain Lifetime Achievement Award for her great services to nursing.
21. A. increasing B. improving C. treating D. perfecting
22. A. leaving B. learning C. retiring D. suffering
23. A. deserted B. ignored C. troubled D. defeated
24. A. operated B. abandoned C. donated D. discovered
25. A. cruelty B. surprise C. kindness D. wilderness
26. A. lesson B. punishment C. lecture D. award
27. A. undesirable B. unimaginative C. insensible D. inhuman
28. A. begged B. required C. inspired D. reminded
29. A. stadium B. library C. campus D. clinic
30. A. journey B. devotion C. development D. career
31. A. freedom B. passion C. sympathy D. anxiety
32. A. living B. resting C. consulting D. exchanging
33. A. currently B. fortunately C. actively D. eventually
34 A. celebrated B. hosted C. congratulated D. remembered
35. A. appointed B. provided C. offered D. presented
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. C 24. A 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. C 29. D 30. D 31. B 32. C 33. C 34. A 35. D
第二节 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。
Lushan National Park, ____36____ (locate) in the south of Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province, has attracted visitors throughout China for more than two thousand years. Although it’s not a known spot for Western people, this park is ____37____ (huge) popular with Chinese people. It is ____38____ must-see place for any traveler in China.
There are many beautiful plants and animals in the mountainous area. One of the most amazing ____39____ (attraction) in the park is Hanpo Pass. From here, you can look down, ____40____ (enjoy) a lake that’s several hundred meters below. This park is famous for more than its scenery. The whole region is a site of great ____41____ (significant) in Chinese culture. Throughout Chinese history, it has seen many great thinkers, artists and writers, all of ____42____ thought highly of its beauty. And there are many historic buildings, including temples, study halls and libraries.
In recent years, with more and more people visiting the park, many rules have been made ____43____ (protect) it from being damaged. Despite the hike ____44____ tourism, a 50,000-hectare nature reserve has been set up around the area. So far, great progress _____45_____ (make) by the Chinese government in reducing the negative effects of mass tourism.
【答案】36. located
37. hugely 38. a
39. attractions
40 enjoying
41. significance
42. whom 43. to protect
44. in 45. has been made
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（共1小题，满分15分）
46. 你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请你以“最难忘的老师”为题，写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：
1.人物介绍；
2.难忘的原因。
注意：写作词数应为80左右。
The most unforgettable teacher
There are many unforgettable people around us.
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【答案】One possible version:
The most unforgettable teacher
There are many unforgettable people around us. But for me the most unforgettable is my English teacher, Mr. Liu.
What impressed me is his great qualities. He gave us the greatest gift a good teacher offers—an awakening of a passion for learning. He led us to the beauty of the English language. Furthermore, I was attracted by his lively wit. I remember that we students always anticipated his class with great eagerness because his lectures were humorously delivered.
Although it is nearly five years since I attended his last class, he is the talk of our classmates, and he will stay in my heart forever.
第二节（满分25分）
47. 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。
In a suburb of London, there lived a teenage boy, Tom, who was going through the typical rebellious (叛逆的) period like many teenagers. He felt his parents, especially his father, were constantly trying to control every aspect of his life. Tom started to come home late, ignoring the requirements his parents had set. He would skip doing his homework, preferring to play video games in his room.
When it came to his appearance, Tom chose to dress in a way that his parents disapproved of. He would wear baggy clothes with holes and put on a large amount of chains and studs (饰钉) . His hair was dyed an unusual color and styled in a spiky (刺猬式的) manner.
Tom's father, Mr. Johnson, was a strict man who believed in obeying rules and hard work. He spared no effort to support the family and always encouraged Tom to achieve excellence. He had high expectations for Tom. Therefore, he would often complain about Tom's grades, choice of friends and untidy room.
One day, Tom came home with a new haircut that annoyed his father. “What on earth is this You look strange,” Mr. Johnson scolded (责骂) . Tom replied angrily, “It's my hair, and I can do whatever I want with it. You're always trying to control me.” This led to a huge argument, and Tom stormed off to his room, slamming the door behind him. As time went on, the relationship between Tom and his father grew worse. Tom would avoid spending time with his family, preferring to hang out or alone in his room. When asked to help with housework, he would roll his eyes and complain that they were always bossing him around. His mother was trying to mediate between the two but with little success. However, a turning point came when Tom was asked to prepare a presentation about family values. As he started to research on the topic, he realized his father's special form of love, although in a tough way.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Recalling what his father had done for the family, Tom decided to take the first step towards the end of the situation.
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His father's expression softened.
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【答案】Recalling what his father had done for the family, Tom decided to take the first step towards the end of the situation. He took a deep-breath and walked out of his room. He found his father sitting in the living-room, looking a bit tired. Tom sat down beside him and softly said, “Dad, I’m sorry for my rudeness. I know you care about me.” Then he began to talk about his thoughts and feelings, how he was influenced by his friends and why he dressed in that strange way. His father listened attentively, without interrupting.
His father’s expression softened. He put his hand on Tom’s shoulder and said, “Son, I also should apologize. I’ve been too strict and didn’t listen to you enough. I just want the best for you.” From then on, they had an open-hearted conversation. Tom understood his father’s love was tough but deep, and his father also tried to understand Tom’s world. They agreed to respect each other more. Since then, the relationship between Tom and his father became much better, and Tom also made positive changes in his behavior and attitude.平南县中学2025年春季期高一5月月考试题英语
考试时间：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. When will the woman see a dentist
A. Today. B. Tomorrow. C. The day after tomorrow.
2. Where will Merlin go on Saturday morning
A. The beach. B. The park. C. Mr. Smith’s house.
3. How much are a dozen roses today
A. $30. B. $40. C. $50.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. A travel experience. B. A tourist attraction. C. A history lesson.
5. How does the woman find the pizza
A. Wonderful. B. Terrible. C. Average.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a restaurant. B. In an office. C. At home.
7. What is the man going to do while having dinner
A. Answer the phone. B. Do some exercise. C. Listen to music.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What bothers Michael
A. He’s not sure about his future. B. He has no interest in studying.
C. He isn’t allowed to attend a film school.
9. What does Michael often do after school
A. He plays football. B. He takes acting classes. C He watches English films.
10. What does the woman suggest Michael do
A. Talk with his friends. B. Perform in the school play. C. Stay at school until he’s 18.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. Who is Cory Nieves
A. Henry’s classmate. B. Henry’s cousin. C. Henry’s nephew.
12. What does Cory Nieves’ business focus on selling now
A. Hot chocolate. B. Lemonade. C. Cookies.
13. Why is Henry unable to work for Cory Nieves
A. He doesn’t meet the requirement. B. He is busy with his study. C. He is in poor health.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. Where did the man read the story
A. In a newspaper. B. In a magazine. C. On a website.
15. Who called the air traffic controller for help
A. A pilot. B. An air hostess. C. A passenger.
16. What did the air traffic controller do
A. He taught the man how to operate a plane.
B. He asked his colleagues for help.
C. He made a video of flying.
17. What happened to the plane in the end
A. It crashed. B. It landed safely. C. Its passengers got injured.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. Who can take part in the program
A. Preteens. B. Teenagers. C. Adults.
19. What do previous participants in the program need to do
A. Apply for it again. B. Train new participants. C. Work longer hours.
20. Why are the participants advised to call the library
A. To submit formal permission. B. To get a paper application form. C. To share volunteer experience.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The Best Attractions in Rome
Vatican City
Attractions of Vatican City include the Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel, making this area so immense and crowded. And there is a strict dress code in Vatican City: No shorts, short skirts, sleeveless tops. This means knees and upper arms to be covered. Short-or long-sleeved dresses that fall below the knee and pants with a T-shirt are ideal.
Hours: Vatican Museums: Mon-Sat 8 a. m.-7 p. m.
Price: Vatican Museums: 18 euros for adults; 8 euros for kids 6-18
St. Peter’s Basilica
The center of Roman Catholicism, St. Peter’s Basilica is located in the heart of Vatican City and known for its amazing architecture. Many visitors enjoy climbing to the top of the dome (圆顶) and appreciate Rome’s spectacular landscape.
Hours: 7 a. m.-7 p. m. daily
Price: free
Colosseum
The site of many bloody fights, the Colosseum, which was opened in A. D.80, could then hold about 50,000 spectators. Not only were gladiators (角斗士) pitted against each other, but gladiators fighting animals and animal-on-animal fights were common as well. Today, it’s considered one of the world’s most famous landmarks.
Hours: around 8:30 or 9 a. m.-6 p. m. daily
Price: 20 euros for adults;20% off available for children
Trevi Fountain
A must-see on many travelers’ plans, the Trevi Fountain, is situated amongst a high concentration of hotels, shopping and nightlife in the Trevi district. Finished in the mid-1700s, it is a place with a distinct mythological character. According to Roman legend, throwing a coin into the Trevi, with your right hand over your left shoulder ensures you’ll return to Rome. This site is best viewed at night when lights illuminate the fountain.
Hours: 24/7 daily
Price: free
1. What are visitors required to do when visiting Vatican City
A. Get special permits. B. Wear proper clothes.
C. Take various activities. D. Throw some coins.
2. How much does it cost a couple with a six-year-old kid to the Colosseum
A. 44 euros. B. 48 euros. C. 56 euros. D. 60 euros.
3. Where should visitors go if they want to explore the local life
A. Colosseum. B. St. Peter’s Basilica.
C. Trevi Fountain. D. The Vatican Museum.
B
Lexie Alford, 21, said she recently became the youngest person to visit every country. Though her achievement is yet to be confirmed by the Guinness Book of World Records, Alford said she had been to 196 countries. While her adventures may have looked attractive and exciting on her social media account, Alford faced various difficulties such as visa rejections, financial struggles, and health issues like malaria and food poisoning.
For most people, the barrier to seeing the world is lack of money, but Alford managed to fund her travels largely on her own. She started working various jobs and saving everything she had earned since she was 12 years old. Additionally, her mother owns a travel agency and it has helped her find the best deals and book ahead of time, contributing to significant savings on flights and hotels.
As a solo (独自的) female traveler, Alford made safety a top concern when deciding how long to stay in a country, in addition to budget and personal interest. She spent over a month in countries like Egypt and Switzerland, where there was so much she could do and there were ways to make those trips financially reasonable. Then there are some countries like Mali, South Sudan, and Somalia which she would have loved to spend more than a few days exploring, but unfortunately she didn’t have enough money to take the proper security precautions (预防措施) necessary to travel throughout those countries.
Despite experiencing intense loneliness at times, Alford thinks that solo travel is a rewarding experience that everyone should have at least once in their lives.
After her travels, Alford now believes that every problem has a solution if you work hard enough. There are also a lot of sacrifices you have to make if you want to travel the world, but if it’s something you’ re truly passionate about, it only takes courage to pursue it.
4. How did Alford prepare for her travel financially
A. Through her earnings and savings.
B. Through the support from her parents.
C. By securing free flights and hotel stays.
D. By managing her mother’s travel agency.
5. What made Alford only spend a few days in countries like Mali
A. Lack of interest in their attractions.
B. Limited funds for safety measures.
C. Intense loneliness during solo travel.
D. Difficulty in communicating with locals.
6. What does Alford consider crucial to world travel after her journeys
A. Rich experience. B. Safety awareness.
C. Spirit of adventure. D. Sincere enthusiasm.
7. What is the best title for the text
A. Security Tips for Solo Travelers
B. Passion and Sacrifice on the Road
C. Youngest Traveler Explores the World
D. World Record for the Longest Hourney
C
Researchers at the University of Washington created a new web app, Self-Talk with Superhero Zip, aimed to help children develop skills like self-awareness and emotional management.
At first, some parents were wary: In a world of Siri and Alexa, they are skeptical that the makers of such technologies are putting children’s welfare first.
In Self-Talk with Superhero Zip, a chatbot guided pairs of siblings through lessons. The UW team found that, after speaking with the app for a week, most children could explain the concept of supportive self-talk and apply it in their daily lives. And kids who’d engaged in negative self-talk before the study were able to turn that habit positive.
The UW team published its findings in June at the 2023 Interaction Design and Children conference. The app is still a prototype (雏形) and is not yet publicly available. Previous studies have shown children can learn various tasks and abilities from chatbots. Yet little research explores how chatbots can help kids effectively acquire socioemotional skills.
“There is room to design child-centric experiences with a chatbot that provide fun and educational practice opportunities,” said senior author Alexis Hiniker, an associate professor in the UW Information School. “Over the last few decades, television programs like ‘Sesame Street,’ ‘Mister Rogers,’ and ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’ have shown that it is possible for TV to help kids cultivate socioemotional skills. We asked: Can we make a space where kids can practice these skills in an interactive app We wanted to create something useful and fun— a ‘Sesame Street’ experience for a smart speaker.”
The length of these effects isn’t clear, researchers note. The study spanned just one week and the tendency for survey participants to respond in ways that make them look good could lead kids to speak positively about the app’s effects.
“Our goal is to make the app accessible to a wider audience in the future,” said lead author Chris (Yue) Fu, a UW doctoral student in the iSchool. “We’re exploring the integration of large language models — the systems that power tech like ChatGPT — into our prototype and we plan to work with content creators to adapt existing socioemotional learning materials into our system. The hope is that these will facilitate more prolonged and effective interventions.”
8. What can we learn about Self-Talk
A. It encouraged kids to engage in positive talking.
B. It could help kids explain complicated concepts.
C. It could be already downloaded from UW’s website.
D. It was welcomed by parents like Siri and Alexa.
9. “Sesame Street” is mentioned in this passage to show _________ of Self-Talk.
A. The primary function. B. The promising prospect.
C. The new-found popularity. D. The historical background.
10. Which may the follow-up research include
A. Larger amounts of kinds of languages. B. More characters with different background.
C. New technology adopted like ChatGPT. D. Longer studies in more natural settings.
11. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that the Self-Talk will _________.
A. Adapt socioemotional material and reform the education system.
B. Explore powerful technology and improve its effectiveness.
C Promote socioemotional learning and provide ongoing support.
D. Combine large language models and lengthen its service time.
D
More than a third of the world’s population lives in dry lands, areas that experience significant water shortages. Scientists at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a unique solution to help people in these areas access clean drinking water.
They developed a low-cost gel film (凝胶膜) that can pull water from the air in even the driest bining two simple ingredients, cellulose and konjac gum, the gel is inexpensive to produce. Just one kilogram of gel can absorb up to 6 liters of water in a dry climate. For those living in a climate with relative humidity (湿度), one kilogram of gel can collect up to 13 liters of water a day. As the gel is so inexpensive and easy to make, it may offer a way of providing drinking water to countries with water shortages.
Previously, researchers have harvested fresh water from fog and dew, but that only serves areas with high humidity. Other attempts at pulling water from desert air are typically energy-intensive and do not produce much. In fact, this gel is a vast improvement from previous water harvesting technologies. The maximum water harvested has been 5.87 liters in places with relative humidity. This new gel doubles this amount, uses no energy and is simple to operate and it can be made into a shape or size that best suits the user.
“This new work is about practical solutions that people can use to get water in the hottest, driest places on Earth,” said Guihua Yu, professor at the Cockrell School of Engineering. “This could allow millions of people without consistent access to drinking water to have simple, water generating devices at home that they can easily operate.”
“This is not something you need an advanced degree to use,” the paper’s lead author, Youhong Guo said. “It’s straightforward enough that anyone can make it at home if they have the materials.” Scientists are planning on making a thicker gel that will increase the yield, making this technology a practicable solution to drought.
12. What can we know about the gel film from paragraph 2
A. It can increase the humidity of the air.
B. It can harvest drinking water from the air.
C. It has been widely applied in desert areas.
D. It costs lots of money and energy to produce.
13. What is the third paragraph mainly about
A. The advantages of the new gel.
B. The process of producing the new gel.
C. The tough living conditions in dry regions.
D. The theory of water harvesting technologies.
14. What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to
A. An advanced degree. B. An expensive material.
C. A water harvesting device. D. A non-stopping condition of drought.
15. What do scientists plan to do next
A. Develop a thicker gel. B. Raise money for further research.
C. Produce the gel in large quantities. D. Teach people to make the gel at home.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A hearty laugh means the same thing on every continent: joy.___16___ when we laugh with someone else.
Scientists have found that people around the world can tell whether people are friends or strangers by listening to them laughing together. And the ability is globally owned by people.___17___. The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, used a simple experiment. Psychologist Gregory Bryant recorded pairs of college students having conversations. Some were friends.___18___. He then picked out just the parts in which the two people were laughing. Each cut was only about one second long. Then Bryant and his colleagues at the University of California, Los Angeles, first had volunteers listen to the records of laughter.___19___. They ran the experiment in 24 societies around the globe, including indigenous tribes (土著部落) in New Guinea, tiny villages in Peru and cities in India and China.
___20___. They were good at telling whether women were friends. But for other pairs — like two men laughing — it was harder. On average, listeners guessed correctly only about 60 percent of the time. Details about what laughter means require cross-cultural studies. Even in the most remote places on Earth, a laugh among friends is a special sound.
A. Laughter does good to you
B. Some hardly knew each other
C. People weren’t perfect at the task
D. But our laughter may reveal more than we realise
E. In other words, it isn’t limited by culture and language
F. So laugh a hearty laugh for at least three times every day
G. Then the volunteers were asked to guess whether the people were friends or strangers
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Elizabeth Anionwu, who received four honorary degrees for her excellent work in nursing, has devoted her life to ____21____ the lives of thousands in the local community who are ____22____ from sickle cell disease.
Born in 1947 to a 20-year-old Irish student and a Nigerian law student, Elizabeth was ____23____ by poverty in her early life, which led her family to put her in an organization ____24____ by a woman. It was a childhood filled with ____25____—in the organization she was made to stand with a dirty sheet over her head as a ____26____ for wetting the bed.
“The woman would hit me with a ruler if my arms got tired. Even now, decades later, I still remember that ____27____ conduct.”
But a kind-hearted nursing woman who treated her illness when she was four ____28____ her to become a nurse. At 16 she started working as a nurse in the school ____29____. It was the start of a 50-year _____30_____ as a nurse and professor.
Her _____31_____ for helping the sick led her, alongside Dr. Misha Brozovic to set up the UK’s first sickle cell disease and thalassaemia (地中海贫血症) _____32_____ centre in 1979. Dame (女爵士) Elizabeth, now 72, became the UK’s first sickle cell disease nurse specialist. She was _____33_____ involved in setting up the Sickle Cell Society, which this year _____34_____ its 41st anniversary.
In 2019, Dame Elizabeth was _____35_____ with the Pride of Britain Lifetime Achievement Award for her great services to nursing.
21. A. increasing B. improving C. treating D. perfecting
22. A. leaving B. learning C. retiring D. suffering
23. A. deserted B. ignored C. troubled D. defeated
24. A. operated B. abandoned C. donated D. discovered
25. A. cruelty B. surprise C. kindness D. wilderness
26. A. lesson B. punishment C. lecture D. award
27. A. undesirable B. unimaginative C. insensible D. inhuman
28. A. begged B. required C. inspired D. reminded
29. A. stadium B. library C. campus D. clinic
30. A. journey B. devotion C. development D. career
31. A. freedom B. passion C. sympathy D. anxiety
32. A. living B. resting C. consulting D. exchanging
33. A. currently B. fortunately C. actively D. eventually
34 A. celebrated B. hosted C. congratulated D. remembered
35. A. appointed B. provided C. offered D. presented
第二节 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。
Lushan National Park, ____36____ (locate) in the south of Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province, has attracted visitors throughout China for more than two thousand years. Although it’s not a known spot for Western people, this park is ____37____ (huge) popular with Chinese people. It is ____38____ must-see place for any traveler in China.
There are many beautiful plants and animals in the mountainous area. One of the most amazing ____39____ (attraction) in the park is Hanpo Pass. From here, you can look down, ____40____ (enjoy) a lake that’s several hundred meters below. This park is famous for more than its scenery. The whole region is a site of great ____41____ (significant) in Chinese culture. Throughout Chinese history, it has seen many great thinkers, artists and writers, all of ____42____ thought highly of its beauty. And there are many historic buildings, including temples, study halls and libraries.
In recent years, with more and more people visiting the park, many rules have been made ____43____ (protect) it from being damaged. Despite the hike ____44____ tourism, a 50,000-hectare nature reserve has been set up around the area. So far, great progress _____45_____ (make) by the Chinese government in reducing the negative effects of mass tourism.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（共1小题，满分15分）
46. 你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请你以“最难忘的老师”为题，写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：
1.人物介绍；
2.难忘的原因。
注意：写作词数应为80左右。
The most unforgettable teacher
There are many unforgettable people around us.
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第二节（满分25分）
47. 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。
In a suburb of London, there lived a teenage boy, Tom, who was going through the typical rebellious (叛逆的) period like many teenagers. He felt his parents, especially his father, were constantly trying to control every aspect of his life. Tom started to come home late, ignoring the requirements his parents had set. He would skip doing his homework, preferring to play video games in his room.
When it came to his appearance, Tom chose to dress in a way that his parents disapproved of. He would wear baggy clothes with holes and put on a large amount of chains and studs (饰钉) . His hair was dyed an unusual color and styled in a spiky (刺猬式的) manner.
Tom's father, Mr. Johnson, was a strict man who believed in obeying rules and hard work. He spared no effort to support the family and always encouraged Tom to achieve excellence. He had high expectations for Tom. Therefore, he would often complain about Tom's grades, choice of friends and untidy room.
One day, Tom came home with a new haircut that annoyed his father. “What on earth is this You look strange,” Mr. Johnson scolded (责骂) . Tom replied angrily, “It's my hair, and I can do whatever I want with it. You're always trying to control me.” This led to a huge argument, and Tom stormed off to his room, slamming the door behind him. As time went on, the relationship between Tom and his father grew worse. Tom would avoid spending time with his family, preferring to hang out or alone in his room. When asked to help with housework, he would roll his eyes and complain that they were always bossing him around. His mother was trying to mediate between the two but with little success. However, a turning point came when Tom was asked to prepare a presentation about family values. As he started to research on the topic, he realized his father's special form of love, although in a tough way.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Recalling what his father had done for the family, Tom decided to take the first step towards the end of the situation.
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His father's expression softened.
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