内江六中2024-2025学年(下)高2025届强化训练三
英语学科试题
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. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Avoid sweet foods.
B. See the dentist regularly.
C. Brush teeth after each meal.
2. Where are the speakers probably
A. In a library. B. In a theater. C. In a classroom.
3. Who keeps the pen now
A Louise. B. Julie. C. Mark.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. A livable city. B. A tourist attraction. C. A new neighborhood.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Good friends.
B. Brother and sister.
C. Repairman and customer.
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. How many questions did the woman answer
A. Five. B. Eight. C. Ten.
7. What subject are the speakers discussing
A. French. B. History. C. Math.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Why does the woman talk to the man
A. To get some paintings.
B. To make a reservation.
C. To ask for some information.
9. How old is the woman’s son
A. 5 years old. B. 8 years old. C. 9 years old.
10. Where is the woman advised to park her car
A. Behind the library. B. In High Street. C. In front of the museum.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. What does the woman need to show to the employer
A. A student number.
B. An income tax number.
C. A Social Security Number.
12. What part-time job did the man do when studying in America
A. A librarian. B. A salesperson. C. A teacher's assistant.
13. How long does the man suggest the woman work per week
A. Less than 10 hours. B. About 15 hours. C. More than 20 hours.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. What does Maria think of the trip
A. Boring. B. Dangerous. C. Tiring.
15. What did Maria do on her first day
A. She went skiing.
B. She did rock climbing.
C. She swam across the lake.
16. What made Maria regretful
A. Failing to finish the tasks.
B. Getting injured during the trip.
C. Taking no photos on the first day.
17. What did Maria learn from the trip
A. She became more helpful.
B. She raised the spirit of teamwork.
C. She could make her own decisions.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. Why was the woman moved by the man
A. He was honest. B. He was determined. C. He was devoted.
19. What did the man do before applying for a job
A. He fixed his hair.
B. He learned to make coffee.
C. He returned the woman's money.
20. What does the story tell us
A. Follow our own dreams.
B. Be careful with our money.
C. Kindness can go a long way.
第二部分 阅读理解(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
Journal of Cultural Heritage, a journal of science and technology, combines diverse academic disciplines for studying problems about the awareness and conservation of cultural heritage in a wide range. The main purpose of the journal is to present innovative approaches concerning all scientific aspects related to heritage science.
SPECIFIC TOPICS
·Analysis and conservation of heritage assets (资产): novel methods for studying the composition, dating, origin and new materials for the preservation of objects.
·Conservation of built heritage: analysis of historical materials and construction techniques; novel inspection, testing and monitoring techniques.
·Interaction between heritage items and the environment: the impact of climate change and risk assessment of cultural heritage.
·Digital technologies for knowledge, conservation and restoration: data analysis and modelling, long-term preservation of heritage assets.
·Museum conservation: technologies for the management and improvement of museum collections.
REQUIREMENTS
The articles must be of great interest for a wide audience. Thus, it is announced that the number of articles dealing with case studies will be reduced in order to favor original articles. Reports on restoration activities should present a specific technical or scientific innovation.
BENEFITS TO AUTHORS
We provide several author benefits after acceptance, such as free PDFs, a broad copyright policy and special earnings as follows.
Details Information
Deadline the 15th of every month
Payment $60 per thousand words
Early submission bonus a $15 bonus if submitted before the 10th of every month
Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require further information or help, please visit our Support Center.
21. What does Journal of Cultural Heritage aim to do
A. Collect technical and scientific articles. B. Combine kinds of academic disciplines.
C. Offer novel methods of heritage science. D. Promote the growth of heritage tourism.
22. Which article is more likely to be included in the journal
A. How to survive from the economic crisis. B. What we can do to produce digital assets.
C. Science is improving museum collections. D. The environment is waiting for our action.
23. How much would an author get for an accepted 2,000-word article submitted on April 5th
A. $120. B. $135. C. $165. D. $180.
B
I can’t believe I’m doing this! It’s 4:30 in the morning, pitch black and freezing cold. Nevertheless I find myself getting out of bed and getting dressed. A car horn sounds as I’m putting on a thick coat and wrapping a scarf around me. I grab a hat and join Jim in his car. He doesn’t seem to mind it’s cold and dark. In fact, he’ s smiling. “You’re going to love this,” he says as we drive off to the nearest park. I’m not so sure.
At any opportunity Jim will be watching quietly, and sometimes excitedly, through his telescope at a bird. Don’t get me wrong. I like birds, but I just don’t get as crazy about them as Jim. Recently, when he found out that I had never heard the dawn chorus, he insisted that we meet at this unearthly hour and head for the local park.
So here we are. Luckily Jim has brought hot coffee and a warm carpet to sit on. After ten shivering minutes there is a very faint light over the eastern side of the park, a suggestion of the day ahead.
“Listen,” whispers Jim. I listen, nothing. Then clearly and loudly a bird starts singing. “That’s the robin (知更鸟). He’s usually the first.” After a few seconds another bird joins in “A blackbird” and then another “A blue bird”. It’s amazing. Twenty minutes later the whole park is alive with the chorus, calling, singing of birds! And yes, it’s wonderful! The noise is incredible. The lighter the sky becomes, the louder the birds sing, an incredible birds’ concert.
“Wow, so are they singing because they’re happy ” I ask in disbelief.
“Not really,” Jim laughs, “in fact they’re hungry but they need to do two things. One is to defend their territory and the other is to find a female–by singing they can achieve both.” Jim sees my puzzled face and explains.
We listen together for a while and then slowly but surely, as the sun emerges above the trees, the birds stop singing. “Now it’s light enough to find food, and that’s the end of the show today.”
24. What is the author’s initial attitude to the early outing
A. Cautious. B. Reluctant. C. Passionate. D. Indifferent.
25. What makes the author involved in the activity
A. Jim’s insistence on it. B. Jim’s enthusiasm on birds.
C. The author’s interest in chorus. D. The author’s curiosity about birds.
26. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. The singing skills of birds. B. The abundant diversity of birds.
C. Various tunes of the “dawn chorus”. D. Lively scenes of the “dawn chorus”.
27. Why do birds sing at dawn according to Jim
A. To guard the land and attract mates. B. To show off their beautiful voices.
C. To extend welcome to the sunrise. D. To fight fiercely for early worms.
C
The skin is the body’s largest organ. Look at it under a microscope, and you will see thousands of nerve endings that help keep the brain connected to the outside world through touch, pressure, and pain. But Zhenan Bao sees something more.
For Bao, a Stanford chemical engineer focusing on polymers (聚合物), the skin is not only a sensory organ but also a flexible, stretchable, and self-healing material. Bao works in an emerging field that aims to develop electronic skin, or e-skin, to recreate some functions of the human skin for use in artificial limbs (肢) as well as robotics. For people who wear artificial limbs, a sense of touch would improve their quality of life immeasurably.
“Our current electronics are easily broken and difficult to bend or move. But if we can make them all like skin, it can potentially change how humans interact and connect with electronics,” Bao says. Bao sees possible applications for e-skin in wearable devices. “There is a lot of interest in wearable devices that go beyond just measuring how many steps we walk each day, or the heart rate,” she adds.
The key to such delicate applications is that the electronics must be stretchable. That’s where polymers come in. A polymer is a large molecule (分子) made up of smaller molecules that are linked together like a chain. By changing the structure of the molecules, Bao and her team came up with a new flexible material that was perfect for the job.
At Stanford, Bao and her colleagues worked on polymers for displays that can stretch and fold. After more than three years of work, they published a proof-of-principle study in the journal Nature for a super-stretchy polymer. The material can be eventually used for body-worn electronics that measure and display vital signs. Bao is driven by the idea of developing electronics that could benefit medical diagnosis and health care. But she thinks the road to commercialization is long.
28. Which is one of the goals of developing e-skin
A. To touch robots. B. To replace artificial limbs.
C. To aid some disabled individuals. D. To improve humans’ sensory organs.
29. What does Bao expect of e-skin compared to current electronics
A. It will be less convenient to wear. B. It will be more durable and flexible.
C. It will be less interactive with humans. D. It will be more bendable and breakable.
30. What can we learn about the super-stretchy polymer from the text
A. It lacks proof of principle. B. It can forecast the body’s vital signs.
C. It has been commercialized and sells well. D. It is in the research and development stage.
31. What is the best title for the text
A. Electronics: Becoming the Focus of Engineers
B. E-skin: Transforming Human-Tech Interaction
C. A Polymer: Acting as a Perfect Chemical Material
D. Applications: Changing the Structure of the Molecules
D
In his 1936 work How to Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie wrote: “I have come to the conclusion that there is only one way to get the best of an argument — and that is to avoid it.” This distaste for arguments is common, but it depends on a mistaken view of arguments that causes problems for our personal and social lives — and in many ways misses the point of arguing in the first place.
Carnegie would be right if arguments were fights, which is how we often think of them. Like physical fights, verbal (言语的) fights can leave both sides bloodied. Even when you win, you end up no better off. You would be feeling almost as bad if arguments were even just competitions — like, say, tennis tournaments. Pairs of opponents hit the ball back and forth until one winner comes out from all who entered. Everybody else loses. This kind of thinking explains why so many people try to avoid arguments.
However, there are ways to win an argument every time. When you state your position, formulate (阐述) an argument for what you claim and honestly ask yourself whether your argument is any good. When you talk with someone who takes a stand, ask them to give you a reason for their view and spell out their argument fully. Assess its strength and weakness. Raise objections (异议) and listen carefully to their replies. This method will require effort, but practice will make you better at it.
These tools can help you win every argument — not in the unhelpful sense of beating your opponents but in the better sense of learning about what divides people, learning why they disagree with us and learning to talk and work together with them. If we readjust our view of arguments — from a verbal fight or tennis game to a reasoned exchange through which we all gain respect and understanding from each other — then we change the very nature of what it means to “win” an argument.
32. What is the author’s attitude toward Carnegie’s understanding of argument
A. Critical. B. Supportive. C. Tolerant. D. Uncertain.
33. Why do many people try to avoid arguments
A. They lack debating skills. B. They may feel bad even if they win.
C. They fear being ignored. D. They are not confident in themselves.
34. What does the underlined phrase “spell out” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Defend. B. Explain. C. Conclude. D. Repeat.
35. What is the key to “winning” an argument according to the author
A. Sense of logic. B. Solid supporting evidence.
C. Proper manners. D. Understanding from both sides.
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。
Voice notes are a highly divisive medium of communication. There are those,like me, who enjoy both leaving and listening to them; and then there are those who dislike them and feel very strongly about that. ____36____ A poll found that 62% of Americans have sent voice notes, and about 30% communicate this way on a regular basis. But even the voice note lovers among us have our limits. All of us know a voice note bore. And it is time to establish some ground rules.
The first rule: only ever leave voice notes for someone that you are confident likes you. ____37____ It is also somewhat self-indulgent (我行我素)．While a spot of self-indulgence can be healthy, it is unreasonable to expect someone who dislikes you to indulge you.
Never give complicated instructions in a voice note. ____38____ If you end up leaving a long voice note that contains a mixture of key information and other bits, follow it up with a text that gives the other person the important stuff, so they're not forced to listen straight away.
____39____ Leaving a voice note that is under 10 seconds long-unless you are funny or the other person likes you-is annoying. Type it out instead.
Follow the other person's cues. If they are responding to your eight-minute specials with one-minute voice messages, take the hint. Also, if your message is longer than about four minutes, you should be open to the possibility that the other person is going to take a long time to listen and respond. If your message is upwards of 10 minutes, they might never listen to it. ____40____
All you need do, really, is remember to use a bit of common sense. Modern innovations need not negate good old-fashioned manners.
A. Be at peace with that.
B. Be responsive and informative.
C. You need not keep your messages too short.
D. It seems the haters are losing the battle, though.
E. A voice note is a demand on someone else's time.
F. It suggests limiting voice notes to less than two minutes.
G. These should be typed out so the other person can refer back.
第三部分 语言知识运用(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。
I was halfway across Indiana headed home to Kentucky when my car broke down. My phone was ___41___, too. I managed to get to a gas station, but it was Sunday in the early fall, and there was no ___42___ on duty. I was working my way through university then and had little money for ___43___ the car.
I sat alongside my car for several hours trying to ___44___ the heat when an older gentleman ___45___ to fuel his car. He asked about my car, and I ___46___ my predicament (困境). To my ___47___, the gentleman told me that he had a daughter my age, and then he opened his trunk and ___48___ a tool set.
Right then and there, this total ___49___ examined my engine, explaining as he worked that my spark plugs (火花塞) hadn’t been charged for so long that they were ___50___ to function. After about an hour, he ___51___ that my car was safe to finish the trip.
___52___ came at the hands of a stranger. ___53___ his clothes, working on a hot September afternoon, this man ___54___ a college student from disaster, just because she could have been his ___55___ .
41. A. busy B. loud C. dead D. secure
42. A. mechanic B. policeman C. manager D. guide
43. A. washing B. parking C. purchasing D. maintaining
44. A. feel B. beat C. absorb D. produce
45. A. promised B. refused C. stopped D. volunteered
46. A. solved B. noticed C. escaped D. explained
47. A. surprise B. regret C. amusement D. disappointment
48. A. called up B. pulled out C. put down D. threw away
49. A. liar B. beginner C. stranger D. loser
50. A. free B. ready C. uncertain D. unable
51. A. pronounced B. agreed C. discovered D. doubted
52. A. Tiredness B. Kindness C. Loneliness D. Carefulness
53. A. Folding B. Drying C. Soiling D. Mending
54. A. saved B. called C. judged D. banned
55. A. friend B. daughter C. coworker D. customer
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个适当的单词或使用括号内单词的适当形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卷上的相应位置。
Inside a workshop in Lyon, France, the soft rhythm of weaving (织布) machines fills the air as colorful threads move smoothly. For centuries, silk-making traditions, passed down through generations, ___56___ (shape) Lyon’s identity. In these workshops, skilled workers use silk-screen printing, ___57___ technique originating in China, to layer colors one by one. ___58___ (remarkable), creating a single scarf can involve up to 30 different colors, each requiring its own screen and printing step. This ___59___ (detail) process, demanding steady hands and sharp eyes, ensures that every piece is unique and full of character.
Lyon’s connection to silk dates back to ancient times, ___60___ the city became a key gateway for Chinese silk entering Europe. During the Roman Empire, Lyon’s location along the Rhine River made it an important trading center. The ___61___ (arrive) of silk brought significant cultural and economic changes, establishing long-lasting ties between China and France. Even the street designs of Lyon’s Old Town ___62___ (tailor) to protect silk products from wind and rain during transport, showing how silk influenced the city’s development in many ways.
Today, Lyon is still celebrated ___63___ a center for silk production, design, and cultural exchange, ___64___ (inspire) many famous fashion houses around the world. Thanks to China’s Belt and Road initiative, new trade routes are bringing fresh ____65____ (opportunity) to Lyon. This renewed partnership continues to weave a future of shared creativity and innovation.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 请你写一篇短文向校英文报“Sports and Health”栏目投稿，向同学们推荐一项适合课间开展的运动，内容包括：
1. 介绍这项运动；
2. 说明推荐理由。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答：
Stand Up and Exercise, Everybody!
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节(满分25分)
67. 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。
I was backpacking and planned to climb a volcano called Volcan Baru. At 3,474m, it is the highest peak in the country and one of the only places on Earth from where you can see the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans at the same time. It is an active volcano, but last erupted around 1550.
I set off before sunrise. It was a little cold, so I had pulled on tights under my trousers. I intended to reach the top by midday, and then return before dark to get a lift to my hotel.I’ve always felt safe travelling as a woman on my own, which I’ve done since my 20s. I love the freedom. When I got to the base of the volcano at 7 in the morning，the ranger disagreed to let me go alone, but said OK because an American couple were behind me.
The first part of the climb was beautiful. It was not dry as you might imagine a volcano might be — there were trees and flowers all around, and a dirt road for the farmers who worked around there.I walked for an hour and reached a fair height. The views were impressive, so I stopped to take a photograph.
Suddenly I heard violent barking behind me. I turned and saw two dogs running aggressively (挑衅) towards me. I expected them to stop, but they didn’t. As they got closer, I could see their teeth looked sharp, and that they looked angry. There was nowhere for me to run. I tried to keep calm, but my heart was racing. I’d never been bitten by a dog, and I couldn’t help but fear what would happen. They stopped a dozen feet from where I stood and kept barking. I knew they could move fast, so I didn’t want to try to outrun them.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Terrified, I slowly kept walking, saying, “Come on, good dogs!”
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Just at this critical moment, a pickup appeared, driven by the ranger.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________内江六中2024-2025学年(下)高2025届强化训练三
英语学科试题
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. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Avoid sweet foods.
B. See the dentist regularly.
C. Brush teeth after each meal.
【答案】C
【原文】W: I love sweet foods, like chocolate and biscuits, but the dentist says they’re bad for my teeth.
M: I also have a sweet tooth, but I brush mine after every meal and I hardly ever need the dentist. You should do the same.
2. Where are the speakers probably
A. In a library. B. In a theater. C. In a classroom.
【答案】B
【原文】M: I like the book that it’s based on. I’ve learned about the director in my film class and I really enjoy his work.
W: Well, I hope it meets your expectations! Oh, it’s about to start. Let me turn my phone off.
3. Who keeps the pen now
A Louise. B. Julie. C. Mark.
【答案】B
【原文】M: Have you seen a gold pen, Louise I think I left it on my desk when I went home yesterday.
W: I heard Julie talking to Mark about it after you had left. She said it looked valuable, so she locked it in her locker.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. A livable city. B. A tourist attraction. C. A new neighborhood.
【答案】A
【原文】M: I like living here. The people are friendly.
W: I agree. Pasadena is a nice city. It has great weather all year long. Besides, there are many beautiful houses, great schools and wonderful restaurants.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Good friends.
B. Brother and sister.
C. Repairman and customer.
【答案】C
【原文】M: I can replace the battery for 25. Your phone will work with a broken screen, but I’ll replace it if you like.
W: My sister broke it, so she’d have to pay for it.
M: OK. Sort it out between you.
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. How many questions did the woman answer
A. Five. B. Eight. C. Ten.
7. What subject are the speakers discussing
A. French. B. History. C. Math.
【答案】6. A 7. B
【原文】M: That was awful. I could only answer eight out of the ten questions.
W: You did well. I only answered half of them.
M: If that was just a test, I’m worried what the real exam will be like.
W: Maybe we’ll pass the real exam easily if we take lots of such tests. Anyway, which questions did you struggle with
M: The dates and causes of the French Revolution — my mind just went blank. There have been so many historical events. I can never remember them.
W: Me neither, but we both need to do a lot more reading.
M: You are absolutely right.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Why does the woman talk to the man
A. To get some paintings.
B. To make a reservation.
C. To ask for some information.
9. How old is the woman’s son
A. 5 years old. B. 8 years old. C. 9 years old.
10. Where is the woman advised to park her car
A. Behind the library. B. In High Street. C. In front of the museum.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A
【原文】M: Good morning. Can I help you
W: Good morning. Thanks to my friend’s recommendation, I came here. I’m interested in the children’s workshops and I’d like a little more information, please.
M: Do you mean the Art and Craft workshops
W: Yes. I know the children do paintings and make models and so forth.
M: OK. As you probably know, they run every Saturday. All ages from five upwards are welcome, though we do ask that children below seven years of age are accompanied by an adult. It’s $8 for a child.
W: Fine. That wouldn’t be a problem. My son will be nine this December. Are they held in the main museum in High Street
M: That’s in Tamer Street. Your best bet is to leave your car behind the library. The library is right next door to the museum.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. What does the woman need to show to the employer
A. A student number.
B. An income tax number.
C. A Social Security Number.
12. What part-time job did the man do when studying in America
A. A librarian. B. A salesperson. C. A teacher's assistant.
13. How long does the man suggest the woman work per week
A. Less than 10 hours. B. About 15 hours. C. More than 20 hours.
【答案】11. A 12. C 13. A
【原文】W: How do students pay taxes in America I want a job to make extra money while studying, but I don’t have a Social Security Number or a work visa, so I don’t have an income tax number.
M: Actually, you don’t need them! As a university student on a valid study visa, you’re allowed to work up to 20 hours per week. If an employer asks, you can show your student number.
W: That sounds great.
M: When I studied in America, I helped a professor organize classes. It’s the most common job for students. What do you plan to do
W: I want to work at a library for about 15 hours per week. Since I worked at my mom’s bookstore during the summers, I think it should be pretty easy for me.
M: Just don’t work too much. It’s common for students to do part-time jobs there but working 10 hours or more every week tends to affect your studies.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. What does Maria think of the trip
A. Boring. B. Dangerous. C. Tiring.
15. What did Maria do on her first day
A. She went skiing.
B. She did rock climbing.
C. She swam across the lake.
16. What made Maria regretful
A. Failing to finish the tasks.
B. Getting injured during the trip.
C. Taking no photos on the first day.
17. What did Maria learn from the trip
A. She became more helpful.
B. She raised the spirit of teamwork.
C. She could make her own decisions.
【答案】14. C 15. B 16. C 17. A
【原文】M: Today our guest is Maria Shaw, who went with her schoolmates on an outdoor adventure trip. Maria, had you done many trips like that before
W: Hardly any! I never imagined the trip would mean walking so far in one day. It really wore me out.
M: So what was your first day like
W: The first morning we got up early, and then went down to the lake in the snow with our guide. She said we’d got to sail across the lake, climb up some rocks, and then sail back again—all before it got dark! I was afraid I’d never finish all the tasks by the end of the day.
M: And was the rock climbing the hardest part
W: Mm, it was difficult and took ages. But luckily, no one fell and injured themselves.
M: What was it like at the top
W: The view was great! Unfortunately, we all had to leave our mobiles and cameras back at the hotel, so we couldn’t take any photos on the first day.
M: What have you achieved during the trip
W: When we first arrived, most of the girls just wanted to turn round and go home again. But by the last day, we were all enjoying it. And we seemed to be helping each other much more to do things. I can even help my mother cook a meal now.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. Why was the woman moved by the man
A. He was honest. B. He was determined. C. He was devoted.
19. What did the man do before applying for a job
A. He fixed his hair.
B. He learned to make coffee.
C. He returned the woman's money.
20. What does the story tell us
A. Follow our own dreams.
B. Be careful with our money.
C. Kindness can go a long way.
【答案】18. B 19. A 20. C
【原文】 W: A woman once saw a man sitting alone on the sidewalk. He had messy hair and appeared to be cold. She bought a warm sandwich for him from a nearby coffee shop. As he ate, he explained to her that he had recently lost his job and didn’t have anything anymore. However, the man said he wasn’t going to give up and be sad. The woman was very touched. She went to her car and took out a thick coat for the man. When he put his hands in the pockets, he discovered a ten-dollar bill. He wanted to return it to her, but the woman insisted he keep it. He thanked her and said that he would never forget her kindness. After she left, the man bought a comb. He made his hair nice and neat. Then he went to the coffee shop and asked the owner if he could have a job. The owner agreed and asked him to do lots of different jobs. He worked there happily, and he eventually discovered that he could be an excellent cook. He saved enough money to open his own sandwich shop, which became really successful. One day, he saw the woman there and told her that she would never have to pay for anything at his restaurant, because it was her kindness that had made his success possible.
第二部分 阅读理解(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
Journal of Cultural Heritage, a journal of science and technology, combines diverse academic disciplines for studying problems about the awareness and conservation of cultural heritage in a wide range. The main purpose of the journal is to present innovative approaches concerning all scientific aspects related to heritage science.
SPECIFIC TOPICS
·Analysis and conservation of heritage assets (资产): novel methods for studying the composition, dating, origin and new materials for the preservation of objects.
·Conservation of built heritage: analysis of historical materials and construction techniques; novel inspection, testing and monitoring techniques.
·Interaction between heritage items and the environment: the impact of climate change and risk assessment of cultural heritage.
·Digital technologies for knowledge, conservation and restoration: data analysis and modelling, long-term preservation of heritage assets.
·Museum conservation: technologies for the management and improvement of museum collections.
REQUIREMENTS
The articles must be of great interest for a wide audience. Thus, it is announced that the number of articles dealing with case studies will be reduced in order to favor original articles. Reports on restoration activities should present a specific technical or scientific innovation.
BENEFITS TO AUTHORS
We provide several author benefits after acceptance, such as free PDFs, a broad copyright policy and special earnings as follows.
Details Information
Deadline the 15th of every month
Payment $60 per thousand words
Early submission bonus a $15 bonus if submitted before the 10th of every month
Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require further information or help, please visit our Support Center.
21. What does Journal of Cultural Heritage aim to do
A. Collect technical and scientific articles. B. Combine kinds of academic disciplines.
C. Offer novel methods of heritage science. D. Promote the growth of heritage tourism.
22. Which article is more likely to be included in the journal
A. How to survive from the economic crisis. B. What we can do to produce digital assets.
C. Science is improving museum collections. D. The environment is waiting for our action.
23. How much would an author get for an accepted 2,000-word article submitted on April 5th
A. $120. B. $135. C. $165. D. $180.
【答案】21. C 22. C 23. B
B
I can’t believe I’m doing this! It’s 4:30 in the morning, pitch black and freezing cold. Nevertheless I find myself getting out of bed and getting dressed. A car horn sounds as I’m putting on a thick coat and wrapping a scarf around me. I grab a hat and join Jim in his car. He doesn’t seem to mind it’s cold and dark. In fact, he’ s smiling. “You’re going to love this,” he says as we drive off to the nearest park. I’m not so sure.
At any opportunity Jim will be watching quietly, and sometimes excitedly, through his telescope at a bird. Don’t get me wrong. I like birds, but I just don’t get as crazy about them as Jim. Recently, when he found out that I had never heard the dawn chorus, he insisted that we meet at this unearthly hour and head for the local park.
So here we are. Luckily Jim has brought hot coffee and a warm carpet to sit on. After ten shivering minutes there is a very faint light over the eastern side of the park, a suggestion of the day ahead.
“Listen,” whispers Jim. I listen, nothing. Then clearly and loudly a bird starts singing. “That’s the robin (知更鸟). He’s usually the first.” After a few seconds another bird joins in “A blackbird” and then another “A blue bird”. It’s amazing. Twenty minutes later the whole park is alive with the chorus, calling, singing of birds! And yes, it’s wonderful! The noise is incredible. The lighter the sky becomes, the louder the birds sing, an incredible birds’ concert.
“Wow, so are they singing because they’re happy ” I ask in disbelief.
“Not really,” Jim laughs, “in fact they’re hungry but they need to do two things. One is to defend their territory and the other is to find a female–by singing they can achieve both.” Jim sees my puzzled face and explains.
We listen together for a while and then slowly but surely, as the sun emerges above the trees, the birds stop singing. “Now it’s light enough to find food, and that’s the end of the show today.”
24. What is the author’s initial attitude to the early outing
A. Cautious. B. Reluctant. C. Passionate. D. Indifferent.
25. What makes the author involved in the activity
A. Jim’s insistence on it. B. Jim’s enthusiasm on birds.
C. The author’s interest in chorus. D. The author’s curiosity about birds.
26. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. The singing skills of birds. B. The abundant diversity of birds.
C. Various tunes of the “dawn chorus”. D. Lively scenes of the “dawn chorus”.
27. Why do birds sing at dawn according to Jim
A. To guard the land and attract mates. B. To show off their beautiful voices.
C. To extend welcome to the sunrise. D. To fight fiercely for early worms.
【答案】24. B 25. A 26. D 27. A
C
The skin is the body’s largest organ. Look at it under a microscope, and you will see thousands of nerve endings that help keep the brain connected to the outside world through touch, pressure, and pain. But Zhenan Bao sees something more.
For Bao, a Stanford chemical engineer focusing on polymers (聚合物), the skin is not only a sensory organ but also a flexible, stretchable, and self-healing material. Bao works in an emerging field that aims to develop electronic skin, or e-skin, to recreate some functions of the human skin for use in artificial limbs (肢) as well as robotics. For people who wear artificial limbs, a sense of touch would improve their quality of life immeasurably.
“Our current electronics are easily broken and difficult to bend or move. But if we can make them all like skin, it can potentially change how humans interact and connect with electronics,” Bao says. Bao sees possible applications for e-skin in wearable devices. “There is a lot of interest in wearable devices that go beyond just measuring how many steps we walk each day, or the heart rate,” she adds.
The key to such delicate applications is that the electronics must be stretchable. That’s where polymers come in. A polymer is a large molecule (分子) made up of smaller molecules that are linked together like a chain. By changing the structure of the molecules, Bao and her team came up with a new flexible material that was perfect for the job.
At Stanford, Bao and her colleagues worked on polymers for displays that can stretch and fold. After more than three years of work, they published a proof-of-principle study in the journal Nature for a super-stretchy polymer. The material can be eventually used for body-worn electronics that measure and display vital signs. Bao is driven by the idea of developing electronics that could benefit medical diagnosis and health care. But she thinks the road to commercialization is long.
28. Which is one of the goals of developing e-skin
A. To touch robots. B. To replace artificial limbs.
C. To aid some disabled individuals. D. To improve humans’ sensory organs.
29. What does Bao expect of e-skin compared to current electronics
A. It will be less convenient to wear. B. It will be more durable and flexible.
C. It will be less interactive with humans. D. It will be more bendable and breakable.
30. What can we learn about the super-stretchy polymer from the text
A. It lacks proof of principle. B. It can forecast the body’s vital signs.
C. It has been commercialized and sells well. D. It is in the research and development stage.
31. What is the best title for the text
A. Electronics: Becoming the Focus of Engineers
B. E-skin: Transforming Human-Tech Interaction
C. A Polymer: Acting as a Perfect Chemical Material
D. Applications: Changing the Structure of the Molecules
【答案】28. C 29. B 30. D 31. B
D
In his 1936 work How to Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie wrote: “I have come to the conclusion that there is only one way to get the best of an argument — and that is to avoid it.” This distaste for arguments is common, but it depends on a mistaken view of arguments that causes problems for our personal and social lives — and in many ways misses the point of arguing in the first place.
Carnegie would be right if arguments were fights, which is how we often think of them. Like physical fights, verbal (言语的) fights can leave both sides bloodied. Even when you win, you end up no better off. You would be feeling almost as bad if arguments were even just competitions — like, say, tennis tournaments. Pairs of opponents hit the ball back and forth until one winner comes out from all who entered. Everybody else loses. This kind of thinking explains why so many people try to avoid arguments.
However, there are ways to win an argument every time. When you state your position, formulate (阐述) an argument for what you claim and honestly ask yourself whether your argument is any good. When you talk with someone who takes a stand, ask them to give you a reason for their view and spell out their argument fully. Assess its strength and weakness. Raise objections (异议) and listen carefully to their replies. This method will require effort, but practice will make you better at it.
These tools can help you win every argument — not in the unhelpful sense of beating your opponents but in the better sense of learning about what divides people, learning why they disagree with us and learning to talk and work together with them. If we readjust our view of arguments — from a verbal fight or tennis game to a reasoned exchange through which we all gain respect and understanding from each other — then we change the very nature of what it means to “win” an argument.
32. What is the author’s attitude toward Carnegie’s understanding of argument
A. Critical. B. Supportive. C. Tolerant. D. Uncertain.
33. Why do many people try to avoid arguments
A. They lack debating skills. B. They may feel bad even if they win.
C. They fear being ignored. D. They are not confident in themselves.
34. What does the underlined phrase “spell out” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Defend. B. Explain. C. Conclude. D. Repeat.
35. What is the key to “winning” an argument according to the author
A. Sense of logic. B. Solid supporting evidence.
C. Proper manners. D. Understanding from both sides.
【答案】32. A 33. B 34. B 35. D
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。
Voice notes are a highly divisive medium of communication. There are those,like me, who enjoy both leaving and listening to them; and then there are those who dislike them and feel very strongly about that. ____36____ A poll found that 62% of Americans have sent voice notes, and about 30% communicate this way on a regular basis. But even the voice note lovers among us have our limits. All of us know a voice note bore. And it is time to establish some ground rules.
The first rule: only ever leave voice notes for someone that you are confident likes you. ____37____ It is also somewhat self-indulgent (我行我素)．While a spot of self-indulgence can be healthy, it is unreasonable to expect someone who dislikes you to indulge you.
Never give complicated instructions in a voice note. ____38____ If you end up leaving a long voice note that contains a mixture of key information and other bits, follow it up with a text that gives the other person the important stuff, so they're not forced to listen straight away.
____39____ Leaving a voice note that is under 10 seconds long-unless you are funny or the other person likes you-is annoying. Type it out instead.
Follow the other person's cues. If they are responding to your eight-minute specials with one-minute voice messages, take the hint. Also, if your message is longer than about four minutes, you should be open to the possibility that the other person is going to take a long time to listen and respond. If your message is upwards of 10 minutes, they might never listen to it. ____40____
All you need do, really, is remember to use a bit of common sense. Modern innovations need not negate good old-fashioned manners.
A. Be at peace with that.
B. Be responsive and informative.
C. You need not keep your messages too short.
D. It seems the haters are losing the battle, though.
E. A voice note is a demand on someone else's time.
F. It suggests limiting voice notes to less than two minutes.
G. These should be typed out so the other person can refer back.
【答案】36. D 37. E 38. G 39. C 40. A
第三部分 语言知识运用(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。
I was halfway across Indiana headed home to Kentucky when my car broke down. My phone was ___41___, too. I managed to get to a gas station, but it was Sunday in the early fall, and there was no ___42___ on duty. I was working my way through university then and had little money for ___43___ the car.
I sat alongside my car for several hours trying to ___44___ the heat when an older gentleman ___45___ to fuel his car. He asked about my car, and I ___46___ my predicament (困境). To my ___47___, the gentleman told me that he had a daughter my age, and then he opened his trunk and ___48___ a tool set.
Right then and there, this total ___49___ examined my engine, explaining as he worked that my spark plugs (火花塞) hadn’t been charged for so long that they were ___50___ to function. After about an hour, he ___51___ that my car was safe to finish the trip.
___52___ came at the hands of a stranger. ___53___ his clothes, working on a hot September afternoon, this man ___54___ a college student from disaster, just because she could have been his ___55___ .
41. A. busy B. loud C. dead D. secure
42. A. mechanic B. policeman C. manager D. guide
43. A. washing B. parking C. purchasing D. maintaining
44. A. feel B. beat C. absorb D. produce
45. A. promised B. refused C. stopped D. volunteered
46. A. solved B. noticed C. escaped D. explained
47. A. surprise B. regret C. amusement D. disappointment
48. A. called up B. pulled out C. put down D. threw away
49. A. liar B. beginner C. stranger D. loser
50. A. free B. ready C. uncertain D. unable
51. A. pronounced B. agreed C. discovered D. doubted
52. A. Tiredness B. Kindness C. Loneliness D. Carefulness
53. A. Folding B. Drying C. Soiling D. Mending
54. A. saved B. called C. judged D. banned
55. A. friend B. daughter C. coworker D. customer
【答案】41. C 42. A 43. D 44. B 45. C 46. D 47. A 48. B 49. C 50. D 51. A 52. B 53. C 54. A 55. B
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个适当的单词或使用括号内单词的适当形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卷上的相应位置。
Inside a workshop in Lyon, France, the soft rhythm of weaving (织布) machines fills the air as colorful threads move smoothly. For centuries, silk-making traditions, passed down through generations, ___56___ (shape) Lyon’s identity. In these workshops, skilled workers use silk-screen printing, ___57___ technique originating in China, to layer colors one by one. ___58___ (remarkable), creating a single scarf can involve up to 30 different colors, each requiring its own screen and printing step. This ___59___ (detail) process, demanding steady hands and sharp eyes, ensures that every piece is unique and full of character.
Lyon’s connection to silk dates back to ancient times, ___60___ the city became a key gateway for Chinese silk entering Europe. During the Roman Empire, Lyon’s location along the Rhine River made it an important trading center. The ___61___ (arrive) of silk brought significant cultural and economic changes, establishing long-lasting ties between China and France. Even the street designs of Lyon’s Old Town ___62___ (tailor) to protect silk products from wind and rain during transport, showing how silk influenced the city’s development in many ways.
Today, Lyon is still celebrated ___63___ a center for silk production, design, and cultural exchange, ___64___ (inspire) many famous fashion houses around the world. Thanks to China’s Belt and Road initiative, new trade routes are bringing fresh ____65____ (opportunity) to Lyon. This renewed partnership continues to weave a future of shared creativity and innovation.
【答案】56. have shaped
57. a 58. Remarkably
59. detailed
60. when 61. arrival
62. were tailored
63. as 64. inspiring
65. opportunities
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 请你写一篇短文向校英文报“Sports and Health”栏目投稿，向同学们推荐一项适合课间开展的运动，内容包括：
1. 介绍这项运动；
2. 说明推荐理由。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答：
Stand Up and Exercise, Everybody!
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
Stand Up and Exercise Everybody!
Everybody! Are you tired of sitting in class all day How about incorporating some physical activity into your daily routine One great option is the “Stand Up and Stretch” exercise. This simple routine involves standing up from your desk, stretching your arms, legs and back, and taking a few deep breaths. It’s a quick and easy way to get your blood flowing and re-energize your body and mind. This exercise is recommended for several reasons.
First, it helps to combat the negative effects of prolonged sitting, such as back pain and stiffness. Second, it can improve your focus and concentration, making it easier to stay engaged in class. Lastly, it promotes a healthy and active lifestyle, which is essential for overall well-being.
So, next time you feel a bit sluggish during class, remember to stand up and stretch! It’s a small change that can make a big difference in your day.
第二节(满分25分)
67. 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。
I was backpacking and planned to climb a volcano called Volcan Baru. At 3,474m, it is the highest peak in the country and one of the only places on Earth from where you can see the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans at the same time. It is an active volcano, but last erupted around 1550.
I set off before sunrise. It was a little cold, so I had pulled on tights under my trousers. I intended to reach the top by midday, and then return before dark to get a lift to my hotel.I’ve always felt safe travelling as a woman on my own, which I’ve done since my 20s. I love the freedom. When I got to the base of the volcano at 7 in the morning，the ranger disagreed to let me go alone, but said OK because an American couple were behind me.
The first part of the climb was beautiful. It was not dry as you might imagine a volcano might be — there were trees and flowers all around, and a dirt road for the farmers who worked around there.I walked for an hour and reached a fair height. The views were impressive, so I stopped to take a photograph.
Suddenly I heard violent barking behind me. I turned and saw two dogs running aggressively (挑衅) towards me. I expected them to stop, but they didn’t. As they got closer, I could see their teeth looked sharp, and that they looked angry. There was nowhere for me to run. I tried to keep calm, but my heart was racing. I’d never been bitten by a dog, and I couldn’t help but fear what would happen. They stopped a dozen feet from where I stood and kept barking. I knew they could move fast, so I didn’t want to try to outrun them.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Terrified, I slowly kept walking, saying, “Come on, good dogs!”
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Just at this critical moment, a pickup appeared, driven by the ranger.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】参考范文
Terrified, I slowly kept walking, saying, “Come on, good dogs!” Suddenly, one dog dashed up towards me, sinking his teeth into my leg. “Oh, my God, I’m in a dog’s mouth and he’s trying to swallow me,” I thought to myself, with the pain taking my breath away as I felt his teeth in my flesh. I picked up a rock to fight him off, but was nervous that he would go for my neck or that the other one would come to attack me together. Facing these two aggressive dogs,I desperately felt at a loss. Hardly could I step out of the trouble on my own.
Just at this critical moment, a pickup appeared, driven by the ranger: Seeing the state I was in, he immediately stopped his pickup, opened the door, and signaled to me to get in. When we reached the base, he helped me bandage the leg up, earnestly reminding me that safety comes first while travelling. I felt relieved and grateful. And from then on, I travel carefully as well as cautiously. After all, nothing is more precious than life.
