广东省六校联考2025届高三下学期5月联考英语试卷（含答案）
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2025届广东省六校高三下学期5月联考英语试题
一、阅读理解
Best Gifts for Every Type of Mom
Do you want to reward Mom with New Year gifts Millions of products are offered online, but don’t get scared away. We have done the work for you by selecting best gift ideas for every type of mom. Just click “Add to cart” to shower Mom with love.
Dainty Earrings-Best for the Jewelry Lover
Made from high-quality silver, the earrings are lightweight and perfect for everyday wear. They’re also ideal for anyone with sensitive ears. Among the 8,000 plus five-star reviewers, April Farmer confirms this, saying, “Just about every material irritates (刺激) my ears, but I have had these in for three months now-and no irritation, no color changing, or fading of silver. I can’t even tell they are in!”
KS Lunch Bag-Best for the Working Mom
This in-disguise cooler bag will put a smile on mom’s face during lunch hour. With thousands of five-star reviewers, the fashionable and functional KS bag has an insulated lining (隔热的内衬) that helps keep food and beverages fresh, and an inside pocket that holds utensils. Plus, the soft, lightweight design makes it easy to bring anywhere.
Breville Express-Best for the Coffee Lover
Talk about a morning boost! If Mom is a true coffee lover, she’s dreamed of owning a high-end espresso machine. Now you can make that dream a reality. The Breville Express, which has more than 14,000 five-star reviews, comes in either black or stainless steel surfaces and offers the same dose-controlled grinding (研磨) that’s normally reserved for fancy coffee shops.
Beckham Pillows-Best for the One Who Needs a Good Night’s Sleep
She deserves a peaceful night’s rest after all the hard work she does every day, and she’ll get just that with these Beckham pillows. The set of two affordable skin-safe cooling gel pillows is ideal for back, stomach and side sleepers. It offers much-needed temperature regulation that will keep her more comfortable than ever. It’s a best seller with more than 126,000 five-star reviews, so it’s pretty much a hit.
1．What do Dainty Earrings and Beckham Pillows have in common
A．Both have cooling functions. B．Both suit hard workers.
C．Both use skin-friendly materials. D．Both have over 10,000 reviews.
2．What can we can know from the passage
A．KS Lunch Bag is portable and insulated. B．Beckham Pillows are stuffed with feathers.
C．Dainty Earrings are best for formal occasions. D．Breville Express is reserved for fancy coffee shops.
3．What is the main purpose of the text
A．To promote selected products for moms. B．To compare prices of popular gifts.
C．To explain new year gift-buying strategies. D．To analyze online shopping trends.
I had wanted to be a cellist for as long as I could remember. At fifteen, I won a scholarship to a specialist music school. I got up at 5 a. m. to play scales, practised at lunchtime and returned to my cello after lessons.
One evening, while practicing a demanding piece, I pushed myself too far. I felt a burning pain between my wrist and elbow. When it hadn’t got better after a day or two, I started to panic. Days became weeks. I still could not write or play. Weeks turned into months. Opportunities for concerts, recitals, and competitions came and went.
When I wasn’t sitting with my instrument, I was punishing myself for my own stupidity. My technique had probably not been secure enough for the demands I was placing on it. But now it was too late. Over two years, I gradually recovered some arm function. I was able to play some early music pieces by composers such as Handel and Bach, as the movements in their compositions are gentler and lighter. However, the possibility of my arm letting me down has never left me.
The turning point came, unexpectedly, during a photo-shoot for an up-to-date picture. The photographer suggested I get my cell o and see what images of playing might look like. I hesitated—I didn’t see myself as a cellist any more. But then I fetched it and sat playing pieces of Bach. At that moment, the lens pointing at my instrument and me, I began to understand something I had only half sensed until then. Away from my cello, my shadow was missing. Without it I felt incomplete. But with my instrument I was protected and entirely happy in my own skin.
During that photo-shoot I realized I needed to find out what the cello, and its absence, had meant to other cellists, to understand what it meant to me. So I planned a journey across Europe. I encountered cellos destroyed by war and shipwreck, and even a cello that had been turned into a beehive. I even played with a resourceful cellist, who, having lost the use of his right thumb, ties his bow onto his hand with a bicycle inner tube.
Over the course of my travels, I learned I was not alone. Besides, my experience might help others. I am also beginning to look for ways to return to the pieces I loved. Supported by a community of musicians in similar situations, I now celebrate every concert as a step towards healing.
4．Why does the author mention “Handel and Bach” in paragraph 3
A．To contrast present and past. B．To show limited recovery progress.
C．To highlight professional competence. D．To explain the simplicity of early music.
5．Why was the photo-shoot experience a turning point for the author
A．It improved her professional image. B．It showed her constant efforts paid off.
C．It deepened her connection to the cello. D．It allowed her to meet incredible cellists.
6．What does the underlined phrase “my shadow was missing” mean in paragraph 4
A．Loss of identity. B．Exhaustion of body.
C．Fear of failure. D．Lack of protection.
7．Which of the following best describes the passage
A．Fortune favors the bold. B．Constant dripping wears the stone.
C．Good things come to those who wait. D．When given lemons, make lemonade.
Laughing together is an important way for people to connect and bond. And though the causes of laughter can vary widely across individuals and groups, the sound of a laugh is usually recognizable between people belonging to different cultures. Through shared amusement, laughter strengthens social ties and fosters empathy.
However, many animals produce sounds during play that are unique to that pleasant social interaction. Researchers consider such vocalizations to be similar to human laughter. Recently, scientists investigated play vocalization to see how common it was among animals. The team identified 65 species that “laughed” while playing-most were mammals, but a few bird species demonstrated playful laughter too. This new study could help scientists to analyze the origins of human laughter.
But how can we identify animal play Unlike fighting, animal play is usually repetitive and happens independently of other social behaviors, said lead author Sasha Winkler, a doctor of biological anthropology at the University of California. When it comes to identifying play behaviors in monkey groups, “you know it when you see it,” Winkler told Live Science. One sign is that monkeys have a “play face” that is similar to the expressions of humans who are playing. She had noticed that they panted (喘气) quietly while playing, so a hypothesis (laughter in humans is thought to have originated during play) supported by the play — related panting laughter of monkey species was put forward.
People now still laugh during play, but we also integrate laughter into language and non-play behaviors, using laughter in diverse ways to express a range of emotions that may be positive or negative. Human laughter notably differs from other animals’ laughter in another important way: its volume. People broadcast their laughter loudly, often as a way of establishing inclusion. By comparison, when most animals laugh, the sound is very quiet-just loud enough to be heard by the laugher’s partner.
“It’s amazing that so many animals have a similar function of vocalization during play,” Winkler told Live Science. “But we do have these unique parts of human laughter that are also an important area for future study.”
8．What does paragraph 1 mainly talk about
A．The causes and diversity of laughter. B．The cultural differences in laughter.
C．The role of laughter as a social glue. D．The impact of laughter on our health.
9．How do monkeys signal playfulness according to Winkler
A．By imitating human faces. B．Through loud voice to establish dominance.
C．By producing quiet sounds. D．Through repeated actions and unique breathing.
10．What can we learn about human laughter from the text
A．It serves to express positive emotions. B．It is distinctive and has been fully explored.
C．It shows lower volume than animals’ laughter. D．It is used as a tool to reinforce group belonging.
11．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．The Identification of Play: Behaviors in Different Species.
B．The Shared Connection: Laughter in Humans and Animals.
C．A New Scientific Discovery: The Origin of Human Laughter.
D．A Social Bond: The Function of Laughter in Human Society.
The idea that we need to eat meat to get enough protein and iron, a false assumption of some Paleo diet advocates, is a common misconception. It ignores the abundance of protein and iron in many plant-based foods such as nuts and seeds. Likewise, while we typically associate omega-3 fatty acids with fish, fish themselves incorporate these into their tissue by eating seaweed, which we can consume directly without the concerns of exposure to microplastics in fish flesh.
Evidently, significantly reducing our consumption of meat would carry vast benefits. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death around the world. Eating highly processed foods and red meat has been repeatedly demonstrated to promote underlying mechanisms of cancer and cardiovascular disease, such as inflammation (炎症) and damage to the lining of blood vessels. In addition to harming ourselves, eating meat harms others. Factory farming practices often imply unspeakable cruelty to animals, and working conditions for human laborers are often unsafe and inhumane as well. Overcrowding of livestock and workers promotes the spread of disease among both people and animals, putting us all at risk for future pandemics. The overuse of “routine” antibiotics to accelerate animal growth and precautiously treat the infections anticipated as a result of living in unclean and overcrowded conditions can promote antibiotic resistance.
While large-scale, well-organized national and international action is undoubtedly needed to fight unscrupulous factory farming practices—and to ensure the availability of nutritious and healthy food for all citizens, those with greater influence, such as physicians, educators and policy makers, should consider the importance of acting as role models for healthy behaviors themselves as well as advocating for policies that ensure better nutritional access and education for others.
All of these should not be excuses for individuals to resist carrying out change in their own lives and communities. Societies change when enough individuals within them alter their behavior, and it is up to each of us to act as a change agent in whatever capacity we can. We would all be well served to pull this means in our own lives as well.
12．What challenges a common belief about meat consumption
A．Microplastics make fish a poor omega-3 source.
B．Meat is not essential for obtaining key nutrients.
C．Nuts and seeds lack sufficient nutrients to replace meat.
D．Plant-based foods cannot provide enough protein and iron.
13．What can be implied from factory farming practices
A．They are technologically advanced. B．They are morally questionable.
C．They are environmentally unfriendly. D．They are economically efficient.
14．What does the author emphasize about societal change
A．Governments must lead policy reforms.
B．International action will solve challenges.
C．Individuals should initiate behavioral shifts.
D．Role models must play vital role in education.
15．Which best describes the article's structure
A．Comparative study. B．Time order.
C．Cause-effect. D．Problem-solution.
It was a winter morning when I received a package with no return address. The plain brown wrapping gave no clues, and my name was handwritten in shaky letters. 16
Inside was a small wooden box, its surface carved with intricate patterns of vines and birds. I lifted the lid. A faint scent of cedar (雪松) filled the air. 17 It was my grandmother’s brooch (胸针) — the one she always wore to Sunday dinners, with a single pearl suspended like a dewdrop. She had passed away three months earlier, and the family assumed the jewelry had been lost in the chaos of her estate.
My hands trembled as I picked it up. 18 The weight of the brooch in my palm felt like a connection to a past I had been neglecting. Then I noticed a slip of paper tucked beneath the velvet lining. The handwriting matched the package: “For the girl who loved listening to stories under the old oak tree. Keep this close when you write yours.”
19 Only Grandma called me that during our summer visits. I hadn’t seen her in two years before her death — too busy with school and friends to visit. Guilt washed over me like a tide. How easily life’s distractions can pull us away from what truly matters.
That evening, I examined the brooch under lamplight. 20 The year Grandma and I had spent afternoons recording made-up tales about the birds in her garden. I sat there, tears blurring my vision, as I remembered those carefree days. From that moment on, I vowed never to let life’s busyness overshadow the simple joys of family and connection.
A．A glimmer of silver caught my eye.
B．The nickname “Storybird” leaped out at me.
C．The postmark showed a town 200 miles away.
D．On the back was a date, the summer I turned ten.
E．Whoever sent this knew my childhood intimately.
F．For a moment, I simply stared, afraid it might vanish.
G．Layers of dust suggested it hadn’t been opened for decades.
二、完形填空
Pooja Rani entered the boxing area at age 18 all thanks to her coach Sanjay Kumar. However, even with much 21 , Pooja felt shy to wear the boxing gloves. She also knew that her father would not 22 her taking up this “violent” sport.
But Pooja went after her interest in secret anyway until one day when 23 came to her father — he discovered the truth and stopped her playing the sport. “My father didn’t 24 me playing other sports but boxing was a(n) 25 no-go zone,” Pooja said. It then took six months of continuous efforts from Pooja and her coach Sanjay to 26 her father to change his attitude. After that, she devoted herself to training.
She won the National Youth Boxing Championship in 2009, which 27 her career on an upward path. In 2012, she 28 two silver medals at the Asian Boxing Championship and the Arafura Games. Later, she acquired a gold medal at the South Asian Games in 2016, thus making her 29 for the Rio Olympics that year.
Unstoppable as she was, her wins came to a (n) 30 for some reason. During that time, she was 31 by many people. It took her a whole year to get back on 32 with their assistance. What a comeback! Pooja 33 in an impressive way, winning back-to-back gold medals at the Asian Boxing Championship in 2019 and 2021. Given the long and 34 road she took to get here, for us, Pooja is 35 the “queen of boxing”.
21．A．attention B．guidance C．encouragement D．doubt
22．A．object to B．approve of C．submit to D．turn down
23．A．disbelief B．warning C．secret D．word
24．A．mind B．favor C．find D．leave
25．A．dangerous B．essential C．impossible D．strict
26．A．remind B．convince C．advise D．urge
27．A．guaranteed B．threw C．pushed D．built
28．A．bagged B．awarded C．missed D．targeted
29．A．eager B．fit C．ready D．qualified
30．A．end B．head C．pause D．close
31．A．backed B．forgotten C．questioned D．criticized
32．A．stage B．board C．track D．field
33．A．performed B．returned C．succeeded D．recovered
34．A．winding B．stretching C．climbing D．changing
35．A．generally B．truly C．eventually D．obviously
三、语法填空
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。
The historic Nanxiangyunge Pavilion (亭) , a Ming and Qing Dynasty architectural gem in Shanghai’s Huangpu district, has been successfully restored through an innovative conservation model. This wooden structure, whose roots date back centuries, is a symbol of 36 modern technology and traditional craftsmanship can work together 37 (preserve) legacies.
The restoration process involved using advanced 3D laser scanning to create highly accurate digital records of 386 wooden parts. For the first time, the pavilion was carefully taken apart, moved for repairs, 38 painstakingly rebuilt on site, keeping 56 original components 39 (damage). “Each brick and beam in Nanxiangyunge carries the marks of history,” explained a Huangpu district official.
Now serving as 40 “cultural living room”, the pavilion will host public activities to connect ancient wisdom with today’s city life. 41 evening falling, the pavilion’s windows light up with LED 42 (display), showcasing how Shanghai blends its rich past with modern creativity.
Around the pavilion, Majestic Mansion reflects Shanghai’s latest urban planning ideas. 43 (strategic) located near the Bund and Yuyuan Garden, the grand Majestic Mansion project protects 10 historical building groups and five original alleyways, which 44 (see) Shanghai’s commercial growth and cultural mixing for 700 years. Its most striking feature is 103 heritage-style villas (别墅) , each 45 (show) unique architectural details that tell the story of the city’s development.
四、书信写作
46．假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你的朋友Jim打算暑假到中国旅游，他对中国的科技发展很感兴趣，发来邮件请你推荐一座能深度体验中国最新科技发展的城市。请给他回复邮件，内容包括：
1. 推荐城市；
2. 推荐理由；
3. 表达祝愿。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
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Yours,
Li Hua
五、书面表达
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。
Jane was a sweet farm girl, brought up by her late grandmother. Her family managed a stretch of cornfield. The cornfield lay south of a stream, which was in turn south of vast woods. When she was little, her days were mostly spent running and exploring on the cornfield where her parents worked.
Jane had always loved nature, as her grandmother would take her on engaging walks through the cornfield and sometimes into the woods. Together, they would marvel at how ants worked together to carry leaves many times their size or how spiders wove perfect webs for food. “There’s so much wisdom in the world around’ us,” her grandmother would say, “All you have to do is look carefully and listen intently.”
She also got inspiration from her science lessons. Her teacher introduced a fascinating topic: beavers. Jane listened attentively and learned how these industrious animals build natural dams. She marveled at how these amazing creatures build such a steady architecture (dam) simply with branches, stones and mud by the riverbank. She was also surprised to know that they make an overflow channel to let extra water flow into a low, grassy area. “Beavers are such wise engineers. They don’t just block water with their dams, but they also redirect it.” the teacher vividly illustrated. Jane was totally captivated. It reminded her of Grandma’s lessons on the cornfield.
Rainy seasons came, and the air thick with the promise of storm. Staring out of the window, Dad sighed, and worriedly said: “When the stream overflows, the cornfield will be flooded.” Mom held his hand tightly. “We’ll just have to hope the damage is not too severe,” she sighed quietly, “if only there’s a way...”
Silence swelled the room. Jane was filled with worry. Her thoughts lingered on the cornfield that held the cherished memories of countless walks with Grandma, though she was not with her any more. Jane felt an overwhelming need to protect this special place from the upcoming storm.
注意：
(1)续写词数应为150个左右;
(2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Thinking of grandma’s words, Jane spoke up: “I have an idea!”
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It having rained for several days, the water level rose.
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参考答案
1．C 2．A 3．A
4．B 5．C 6．A 7．D
8．C 9．D 10．D 11．B
12．B 13．B 14．C 15．D
16．C 17．A 18．F 19．B 20．D
21．C 22．B 23．D 24．A 25．D 26．B 27．C 28．A 29．D 30．C 31．A 32．C 33．B 34．A 35．B
36．how 37．to preserve 38．and 39．undamaged 40．a 41．With 42．displays 43．Strategically 44．have seen 45．showing
46．Dear Jim,
I’m thrilled to hear you’re planning a trip to China this summer! Based on your interest in cutting-edge technology, I highly recommend Shenzhen as your top destination.
Shenzhen is China’s “Silicon Valley” and a global center for innovation. First, it’s home to tech giants like Huawei, Tencent, and DJI, where you can visit exhibition halls to witness futuristic inventions, from AI robots to 5G applications. Second, don’t miss the Shenzhen Science Museum, where interactive exhibits let you experience VR space exploration or program a mini robot! Besides, Shenzhen perfectly combines technology with daily life. You’ll even see drones delivering packages and cashless payments everywhere!
Wish you an inspiring journey!
Yours,
Li Hua
47．One possible version:
Thinking of grandma’s words, Jane spoke up: “I have an idea!” “We could learn from the beavers! To redirect the water with a dam.” She announced to her parents with light of inspiration shimmering in her eyes. Hearing out Jane’s plan, the family set out for the cornfield with some gloves, buckets, shovels and a cart. No sooner had they arrived at the stream bank, they sprang to work, gathering branches and stones to build a structure before gluing them steady with mud. Then, with the shovels, they together dug a narrow channel to guide the rushing water away from the cornfield, directing it towards the vast woods. Tough though the work was, the family worked tirelessly. With all the preparation work done, they hoped for the best. Before long, a rainstorm arrived.
It having rained for several days, the water level rose. Standing at the window with a worried heart, Jane checked the cornfield from time to time. Overlooking at the lush field, she broke out a proud smile — the cornfield remained untouched and flourishing, a vivid sea of green stretching peacefully. Her parents joined her at the window, eyes widening in disbelief and gratitude as they realized their precious cornfield had been spared. “Jane, your idea worked!” Mom exclaimed, pulling her into a tight hug. Dad, usually reserved, gave her a proud, hearty pat on the back, as he uttered in an approving voice: “We all learned a lot from those beavers.” It dawned on her that this experience had deepened her love for nature, igniting in her a passion to learn its secrets and share its wisdom.
一、阅读理解
Best Gifts for Every Type of Mom
Do you want to reward Mom with New Year gifts Millions of products are offered online, but don’t get scared away. We have done the work for you by selecting best gift ideas for every type of mom. Just click “Add to cart” to shower Mom with love.
Dainty Earrings-Best for the Jewelry Lover
Made from high-quality silver, the earrings are lightweight and perfect for everyday wear. They’re also ideal for anyone with sensitive ears. Among the 8,000 plus five-star reviewers, April Farmer confirms this, saying, “Just about every material irritates (刺激) my ears, but I have had these in for three months now-and no irritation, no color changing, or fading of silver. I can’t even tell they are in!”
KS Lunch Bag-Best for the Working Mom
This in-disguise cooler bag will put a smile on mom’s face during lunch hour. With thousands of five-star reviewers, the fashionable and functional KS bag has an insulated lining (隔热的内衬) that helps keep food and beverages fresh, and an inside pocket that holds utensils. Plus, the soft, lightweight design makes it easy to bring anywhere.
Breville Express-Best for the Coffee Lover
Talk about a morning boost! If Mom is a true coffee lover, she’s dreamed of owning a high-end espresso machine. Now you can make that dream a reality. The Breville Express, which has more than 14,000 five-star reviews, comes in either black or stainless steel surfaces and offers the same dose-controlled grinding (研磨) that’s normally reserved for fancy coffee shops.
Beckham Pillows-Best for the One Who Needs a Good Night’s Sleep
She deserves a peaceful night’s rest after all the hard work she does every day, and she’ll get just that with these Beckham pillows. The set of two affordable skin-safe cooling gel pillows is ideal for back, stomach and side sleepers. It offers much-needed temperature regulation that will keep her more comfortable than ever. It’s a best seller with more than 126,000 five-star reviews, so it’s pretty much a hit.
1．What do Dainty Earrings and Beckham Pillows have in common
A．Both have cooling functions. B．Both suit hard workers.
C．Both use skin-friendly materials. D．Both have over 10,000 reviews.
2．What can we can know from the passage
A．KS Lunch Bag is portable and insulated. B．Beckham Pillows are stuffed with feathers.
C．Dainty Earrings are best for formal occasions. D．Breville Express is reserved for fancy coffee shops.
3．What is the main purpose of the text
A．To promote selected products for moms. B．To compare prices of popular gifts.
C．To explain new year gift-buying strategies. D．To analyze online shopping trends.
I had wanted to be a cellist for as long as I could remember. At fifteen, I won a scholarship to a specialist music school. I got up at 5 a. m. to play scales, practised at lunchtime and returned to my cello after lessons.
One evening, while practicing a demanding piece, I pushed myself too far. I felt a burning pain between my wrist and elbow. When it hadn’t got better after a day or two, I started to panic. Days became weeks. I still could not write or play. Weeks turned into months. Opportunities for concerts, recitals, and competitions came and went.
When I wasn’t sitting with my instrument, I was punishing myself for my own stupidity. My technique had probably not been secure enough for the demands I was placing on it. But now it was too late. Over two years, I gradually recovered some arm function. I was able to play some early music pieces by composers such as Handel and Bach, as the movements in their compositions are gentler and lighter. However, the possibility of my arm letting me down has never left me.
The turning point came, unexpectedly, during a photo-shoot for an up-to-date picture. The photographer suggested I get my cell o and see what images of playing might look like. I hesitated—I didn’t see myself as a cellist any more. But then I fetched it and sat playing pieces of Bach. At that moment, the lens pointing at my instrument and me, I began to understand something I had only half sensed until then. Away from my cello, my shadow was missing. Without it I felt incomplete. But with my instrument I was protected and entirely happy in my own skin.
During that photo-shoot I realized I needed to find out what the cello, and its absence, had meant to other cellists, to understand what it meant to me. So I planned a journey across Europe. I encountered cellos destroyed by war and shipwreck, and even a cello that had been turned into a beehive. I even played with a resourceful cellist, who, having lost the use of his right thumb, ties his bow onto his hand with a bicycle inner tube.
Over the course of my travels, I learned I was not alone. Besides, my experience might help others. I am also beginning to look for ways to return to the pieces I loved. Supported by a community of musicians in similar situations, I now celebrate every concert as a step towards healing.
4．Why does the author mention “Handel and Bach” in paragraph 3
A．To contrast present and past. B．To show limited recovery progress.
C．To highlight professional competence. D．To explain the simplicity of early music.
5．Why was the photo-shoot experience a turning point for the author
A．It improved her professional image. B．It showed her constant efforts paid off.
C．It deepened her connection to the cello. D．It allowed her to meet incredible cellists.
6．What does the underlined phrase “my shadow was missing” mean in paragraph 4
A．Loss of identity. B．Exhaustion of body.
C．Fear of failure. D．Lack of protection.
7．Which of the following best describes the passage
A．Fortune favors the bold. B．Constant dripping wears the stone.
C．Good things come to those who wait. D．When given lemons, make lemonade.
Laughing together is an important way for people to connect and bond. And though the causes of laughter can vary widely across individuals and groups, the sound of a laugh is usually recognizable between people belonging to different cultures. Through shared amusement, laughter strengthens social ties and fosters empathy.
However, many animals produce sounds during play that are unique to that pleasant social interaction. Researchers consider such vocalizations to be similar to human laughter. Recently, scientists investigated play vocalization to see how common it was among animals. The team identified 65 species that “laughed” while playing-most were mammals, but a few bird species demonstrated playful laughter too. This new study could help scientists to analyze the origins of human laughter.
But how can we identify animal play Unlike fighting, animal play is usually repetitive and happens independently of other social behaviors, said lead author Sasha Winkler, a doctor of biological anthropology at the University of California. When it comes to identifying play behaviors in monkey groups, “you know it when you see it,” Winkler told Live Science. One sign is that monkeys have a “play face” that is similar to the expressions of humans who are playing. She had noticed that they panted (喘气) quietly while playing, so a hypothesis (laughter in humans is thought to have originated during play) supported by the play — related panting laughter of monkey species was put forward.
People now still laugh during play, but we also integrate laughter into language and non-play behaviors, using laughter in diverse ways to express a range of emotions that may be positive or negative. Human laughter notably differs from other animals’ laughter in another important way: its volume. People broadcast their laughter loudly, often as a way of establishing inclusion. By comparison, when most animals laugh, the sound is very quiet-just loud enough to be heard by the laugher’s partner.
“It’s amazing that so many animals have a similar function of vocalization during play,” Winkler told Live Science. “But we do have these unique parts of human laughter that are also an important area for future study.”
8．What does paragraph 1 mainly talk about
A．The causes and diversity of laughter. B．The cultural differences in laughter.
C．The role of laughter as a social glue. D．The impact of laughter on our health.
9．How do monkeys signal playfulness according to Winkler
A．By imitating human faces. B．Through loud voice to establish dominance.
C．By producing quiet sounds. D．Through repeated actions and unique breathing.
10．What can we learn about human laughter from the text
A．It serves to express positive emotions. B．It is distinctive and has been fully explored.
C．It shows lower volume than animals’ laughter. D．It is used as a tool to reinforce group belonging.
11．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．The Identification of Play: Behaviors in Different Species.
B．The Shared Connection: Laughter in Humans and Animals.
C．A New Scientific Discovery: The Origin of Human Laughter.
D．A Social Bond: The Function of Laughter in Human Society.
The idea that we need to eat meat to get enough protein and iron, a false assumption of some Paleo diet advocates, is a common misconception. It ignores the abundance of protein and iron in many plant-based foods such as nuts and seeds. Likewise, while we typically associate omega-3 fatty acids with fish, fish themselves incorporate these into their tissue by eating seaweed, which we can consume directly without the concerns of exposure to microplastics in fish flesh.
Evidently, significantly reducing our consumption of meat would carry vast benefits. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death around the world. Eating highly processed foods and red meat has been repeatedly demonstrated to promote underlying mechanisms of cancer and cardiovascular disease, such as inflammation (炎症) and damage to the lining of blood vessels. In addition to harming ourselves, eating meat harms others. Factory farming practices often imply unspeakable cruelty to animals, and working conditions for human laborers are often unsafe and inhumane as well. Overcrowding of livestock and workers promotes the spread of disease among both people and animals, putting us all at risk for future pandemics. The overuse of “routine” antibiotics to accelerate animal growth and precautiously treat the infections anticipated as a result of living in unclean and overcrowded conditions can promote antibiotic resistance.
While large-scale, well-organized national and international action is undoubtedly needed to fight unscrupulous factory farming practices—and to ensure the availability of nutritious and healthy food for all citizens, those with greater influence, such as physicians, educators and policy makers, should consider the importance of acting as role models for healthy behaviors themselves as well as advocating for policies that ensure better nutritional access and education for others.
All of these should not be excuses for individuals to resist carrying out change in their own lives and communities. Societies change when enough individuals within them alter their behavior, and it is up to each of us to act as a change agent in whatever capacity we can. We would all be well served to pull this means in our own lives as well.
12．What challenges a common belief about meat consumption
A．Microplastics make fish a poor omega-3 source.
B．Meat is not essential for obtaining key nutrients.
C．Nuts and seeds lack sufficient nutrients to replace meat.
D．Plant-based foods cannot provide enough protein and iron.
13．What can be implied from factory farming practices
A．They are technologically advanced. B．They are morally questionable.
C．They are environmentally unfriendly. D．They are economically efficient.
14．What does the author emphasize about societal change
A．Governments must lead policy reforms.
B．International action will solve challenges.
C．Individuals should initiate behavioral shifts.
D．Role models must play vital role in education.
15．Which best describes the article's structure
A．Comparative study. B．Time order.
C．Cause-effect. D．Problem-solution.
It was a winter morning when I received a package with no return address. The plain brown wrapping gave no clues, and my name was handwritten in shaky letters. 16
Inside was a small wooden box, its surface carved with intricate patterns of vines and birds. I lifted the lid. A faint scent of cedar (雪松) filled the air. 17 It was my grandmother’s brooch (胸针) — the one she always wore to Sunday dinners, with a single pearl suspended like a dewdrop. She had passed away three months earlier, and the family assumed the jewelry had been lost in the chaos of her estate.
My hands trembled as I picked it up. 18 The weight of the brooch in my palm felt like a connection to a past I had been neglecting. Then I noticed a slip of paper tucked beneath the velvet lining. The handwriting matched the package: “For the girl who loved listening to stories under the old oak tree. Keep this close when you write yours.”
19 Only Grandma called me that during our summer visits. I hadn’t seen her in two years before her death — too busy with school and friends to visit. Guilt washed over me like a tide. How easily life’s distractions can pull us away from what truly matters.
That evening, I examined the brooch under lamplight. 20 The year Grandma and I had spent afternoons recording made-up tales about the birds in her garden. I sat there, tears blurring my vision, as I remembered those carefree days. From that moment on, I vowed never to let life’s busyness overshadow the simple joys of family and connection.
A．A glimmer of silver caught my eye.
B．The nickname “Storybird” leaped out at me.
C．The postmark showed a town 200 miles away.
D．On the back was a date, the summer I turned ten.
E．Whoever sent this knew my childhood intimately.
F．For a moment, I simply stared, afraid it might vanish.
G．Layers of dust suggested it hadn’t been opened for decades.
二、完形填空
Pooja Rani entered the boxing area at age 18 all thanks to her coach Sanjay Kumar. However, even with much 21 , Pooja felt shy to wear the boxing gloves. She also knew that her father would not 22 her taking up this “violent” sport.
But Pooja went after her interest in secret anyway until one day when 23 came to her father — he discovered the truth and stopped her playing the sport. “My father didn’t 24 me playing other sports but boxing was a(n) 25 no-go zone,” Pooja said. It then took six months of continuous efforts from Pooja and her coach Sanjay to 26 her father to change his attitude. After that, she devoted herself to training.
She won the National Youth Boxing Championship in 2009, which 27 her career on an upward path. In 2012, she 28 two silver medals at the Asian Boxing Championship and the Arafura Games. Later, she acquired a gold medal at the South Asian Games in 2016, thus making her 29 for the Rio Olympics that year.
Unstoppable as she was, her wins came to a (n) 30 for some reason. During that time, she was 31 by many people. It took her a whole year to get back on 32 with their assistance. What a comeback! Pooja 33 in an impressive way, winning back-to-back gold medals at the Asian Boxing Championship in 2019 and 2021. Given the long and 34 road she took to get here, for us, Pooja is 35 the “queen of boxing”.
21．A．attention B．guidance C．encouragement D．doubt
22．A．object to B．approve of C．submit to D．turn down
23．A．disbelief B．warning C．secret D．word
24．A．mind B．favor C．find D．leave
25．A．dangerous B．essential C．impossible D．strict
26．A．remind B．convince C．advise D．urge
27．A．guaranteed B．threw C．pushed D．built
28．A．bagged B．awarded C．missed D．targeted
29．A．eager B．fit C．ready D．qualified
30．A．end B．head C．pause D．close
31．A．backed B．forgotten C．questioned D．criticized
32．A．stage B．board C．track D．field
33．A．performed B．returned C．succeeded D．recovered
34．A．winding B．stretching C．climbing D．changing
35．A．generally B．truly C．eventually D．obviously
三、语法填空
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。
The historic Nanxiangyunge Pavilion (亭) , a Ming and Qing Dynasty architectural gem in Shanghai’s Huangpu district, has been successfully restored through an innovative conservation model. This wooden structure, whose roots date back centuries, is a symbol of 36 modern technology and traditional craftsmanship can work together 37 (preserve) legacies.
The restoration process involved using advanced 3D laser scanning to create highly accurate digital records of 386 wooden parts. For the first time, the pavilion was carefully taken apart, moved for repairs, 38 painstakingly rebuilt on site, keeping 56 original components 39 (damage). “Each brick and beam in Nanxiangyunge carries the marks of history,” explained a Huangpu district official.
Now serving as 40 “cultural living room”, the pavilion will host public activities to connect ancient wisdom with today’s city life. 41 evening falling, the pavilion’s windows light up with LED 42 (display), showcasing how Shanghai blends its rich past with modern creativity.
Around the pavilion, Majestic Mansion reflects Shanghai’s latest urban planning ideas. 43 (strategic) located near the Bund and Yuyuan Garden, the grand Majestic Mansion project protects 10 historical building groups and five original alleyways, which 44 (see) Shanghai’s commercial growth and cultural mixing for 700 years. Its most striking feature is 103 heritage-style villas (别墅) , each 45 (show) unique architectural details that tell the story of the city’s development.
四、书信写作
46．假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你的朋友Jim打算暑假到中国旅游，他对中国的科技发展很感兴趣，发来邮件请你推荐一座能深度体验中国最新科技发展的城市。请给他回复邮件，内容包括：
1. 推荐城市；
2. 推荐理由；
3. 表达祝愿。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
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Yours,
Li Hua
五、书面表达
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。
Jane was a sweet farm girl, brought up by her late grandmother. Her family managed a stretch of cornfield. The cornfield lay south of a stream, which was in turn south of vast woods. When she was little, her days were mostly spent running and exploring on the cornfield where her parents worked.
Jane had always loved nature, as her grandmother would take her on engaging walks through the cornfield and sometimes into the woods. Together, they would marvel at how ants worked together to carry leaves many times their size or how spiders wove perfect webs for food. “There’s so much wisdom in the world around’ us,” her grandmother would say, “All you have to do is look carefully and listen intently.”
She also got inspiration from her science lessons. Her teacher introduced a fascinating topic: beavers. Jane listened attentively and learned how these industrious animals build natural dams. She marveled at how these amazing creatures build such a steady architecture (dam) simply with branches, stones and mud by the riverbank. She was also surprised to know that they make an overflow channel to let extra water flow into a low, grassy area. “Beavers are such wise engineers. They don’t just block water with their dams, but they also redirect it.” the teacher vividly illustrated. Jane was totally captivated. It reminded her of Grandma’s lessons on the cornfield.
Rainy seasons came, and the air thick with the promise of storm. Staring out of the window, Dad sighed, and worriedly said: “When the stream overflows, the cornfield will be flooded.” Mom held his hand tightly. “We’ll just have to hope the damage is not too severe,” she sighed quietly, “if only there’s a way...”
Silence swelled the room. Jane was filled with worry. Her thoughts lingered on the cornfield that held the cherished memories of countless walks with Grandma, though she was not with her any more. Jane felt an overwhelming need to protect this special place from the upcoming storm.
注意：
(1)续写词数应为150个左右;
(2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Thinking of grandma’s words, Jane spoke up: “I have an idea!”
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It having rained for several days, the water level rose.
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参考答案
1．C 2．A 3．A
4．B 5．C 6．A 7．D
8．C 9．D 10．D 11．B
12．B 13．B 14．C 15．D
16．C 17．A 18．F 19．B 20．D
21．C 22．B 23．D 24．A 25．D 26．B 27．C 28．A 29．D 30．C 31．A 32．C 33．B 34．A 35．B
36．how 37．to preserve 38．and 39．undamaged 40．a 41．With 42．displays 43．Strategically 44．have seen 45．showing
46．Dear Jim,
I’m thrilled to hear you’re planning a trip to China this summer! Based on your interest in cutting-edge technology, I highly recommend Shenzhen as your top destination.
Shenzhen is China’s “Silicon Valley” and a global center for innovation. First, it’s home to tech giants like Huawei, Tencent, and DJI, where you can visit exhibition halls to witness futuristic inventions, from AI robots to 5G applications. Second, don’t miss the Shenzhen Science Museum, where interactive exhibits let you experience VR space exploration or program a mini robot! Besides, Shenzhen perfectly combines technology with daily life. You’ll even see drones delivering packages and cashless payments everywhere!
Wish you an inspiring journey!
Yours,
Li Hua
47．One possible version:
Thinking of grandma’s words, Jane spoke up: “I have an idea!” “We could learn from the beavers! To redirect the water with a dam.” She announced to her parents with light of inspiration shimmering in her eyes. Hearing out Jane’s plan, the family set out for the cornfield with some gloves, buckets, shovels and a cart. No sooner had they arrived at the stream bank, they sprang to work, gathering branches and stones to build a structure before gluing them steady with mud. Then, with the shovels, they together dug a narrow channel to guide the rushing water away from the cornfield, directing it towards the vast woods. Tough though the work was, the family worked tirelessly. With all the preparation work done, they hoped for the best. Before long, a rainstorm arrived.
It having rained for several days, the water level rose. Standing at the window with a worried heart, Jane checked the cornfield from time to time. Overlooking at the lush field, she broke out a proud smile — the cornfield remained untouched and flourishing, a vivid sea of green stretching peacefully. Her parents joined her at the window, eyes widening in disbelief and gratitude as they realized their precious cornfield had been spared. “Jane, your idea worked!” Mom exclaimed, pulling her into a tight hug. Dad, usually reserved, gave her a proud, hearty pat on the back, as he uttered in an approving voice: “We all learned a lot from those beavers.” It dawned on her that this experience had deepened her love for nature, igniting in her a passion to learn its secrets and share its wisdom.
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