襄阳五中2025届高三下学期适应考试四英语试卷
第一部分听力（1-20小题,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 could the woman see from the hotel room
A. The waterfalls. B. The power station. C. The mountains.
2. What will the woman drink
A. Coffee. B. Soda. C. Tea.
3. What is the woman doing
A. Repairing a computer. B. Making a payment. C. Requesting a refund.
4. Why does the man come to the woman
A. To invite her to dinner. B. To give her a present. C. To seek some advice.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. The weather. B. A picnic. C. A disaster.
第二节（共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分）
听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。
听材料, 回答下列题。
6. What does the man find lovely
A. A dress. B. A dog. C. A child.
7. Who is Greg
A. The woman s boss. B. The woman s friend. C. The woman s husband.
听材料, 回答下面小题。
8. What is the main problem the man faces when choosing a wedding venue
A. The places are booked out.
B. The places are too expensive.
C. The places are not to Melissa s taste.
9. What place did the man consider in Scotland
A. Zoos. B. Castles. C. Farm houses.
10. When is the wedding going to be held
A. In spring. B. In autumn. C. In winter.
听材料, 回答下面小题。
11. What is the reason the man doesn’t need to pack socks
A. He dislikes wearing them.
B. He will buy them in Mexico.
C. He doesn’t need them on the beaches.
12. What is the weight limit for baggage allowed by the airplane company
A. About 6 kilograms. B. About 16 kilograms. C. About 22 kilograms.
13. Where is the conversation taking place
A. At the speakers’ house. B. At an airport. C. At a hotel.
听材料, 回答下面小题。
14. How does the woman feel recently
A. Annoyed. B. Stressed. C. Excited.
15. What is the woman s main concern
A. Getting good grades. B. Making friends. C. Succeeding in sports.
16. What do the speakers have in common
A. They are of the same age.
B. They are on the same team.
C. They are in the same grade.
17. What will the man offer to do for the woman
A. Help with her schoolwork.
B. Share team tasks with her.
C. Improve her basketball skills.
听材料, 回答下面小题。
18. What is the main idea of the speech
A. The benefits of 5G mobile networks.
B. Construction firms need old workers.
C. Robots doing more work on building sites.
19. What is happening to the Japanese construction workforce
A. It is getting older. B. It is getting slower. C. It is getting larger.
20. Who controls the robots on the computer
A. A manager. B. A laborer. C. A map.
听力答案：1-10 BABCA BCCBC 11-20 CCABA BBCAA
第二部分阅读（共两节,满分50分）
第一节（共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
The Splendid Colors: Chinese Costume Culture Exhibition
Date: Oct. 1-Dec.2
Location: South Exhibition Hall 12, 6/F, the China National Arts and Crafts Museum in Beijing
Highlights
This exhibition showcases traditional costumes from more than 30 ethnic (民族的) groups across various dynasties, emphasizing the unity within Chinese culture. Visitors can gain insights into their daily activities and infer the environmental conditions based on the materials and techniques used in the costumes. This is why experts nowadays refer to these costumes as “wearable history books.”
Online Reservation
All visitors can make a reservation 1-7 days in advance through our official website or official WeChat platform. All visitors shall arrive at the museum on time according to the reserved time schedule. If you miss the appointment, entry will be denied. If you cannot visit on time, please cancel at least 2 hours beforehand. Late cancellations will not get your money back.
We do not currently accept group reservations.
Entry Instructions
Upon entering the museum, please present the original ID card used for making the reservation and the generated QR code (二维码). International visitors must present their passport along with the OR code. All visitors entering the museum shall go through a security screening. Visitors with access requirements and their accompanying family members or personal carers can skip the queues to enter the museum.
1. What is a purpose of the exhibition
A. To call for environmental protection.
B. To celebrate the cultural unity of China.
C. To explore the daily life of ethnic groups.
D. To preserve the materials and techniques.
2. What will happen if you cancel your reservation 3 hours in advance
A. Your money will be returned.
B. Your account will not be affected.
C. Your appointment will be rescheduled.
D. Your cancellation will not be accepted.
3. What are the visitors required to do when entering the museum
A. Take personal carers. B. Pay with their QR code.
C. Pass a security check. D. Confirm their reservation.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C
Drawing inspiration from the Dallas-based Daddy Stroller Social Club (DSSC) — a support network for fathers — Brandon Shaw composed an 83-page typewritten letter that was addressed to his father. From the Blacklit bookstore, Kalvin Bridgewater led 15 dads in an emotional event where the men dug into what they hated, loved, misunderstood and appreciated about their fathers as they grew up.
Launched by Bridgewater in 2021, DSSC started with roughly 30 fathers attending each gathering before surging in popularity following the viral success of two online videos in April 2024. Today, events regularly draw over 150 participants, fostering connections among dads as they share parenting journeys and offer mutual emotional support.
DSSC’s appeal is broad, attracting dads from various professions, including doctors, engineers, and electricians. The group emphasizes emotional support, with members regularly checking in on one another. As Shaw shared, the group provides a space where men can be open, asking, “How are you feeling ” Shaw, who joined the group when he first became a father, said it has made him more patient and understanding.
After earning certification as a birth doula (产妇陪护师) to better assist his wife through pregnancy (孕期), Bridgewater now also leads workshops for fathers to ensure DSSC allows mothers some time for themselves. At a May event held by DSSC, planned right before Mother’s Day, mothers were given a break while fathers spent time bonding with their children.
Brandon Shaw described the experience as transformative, saying it helped him connect with his own weaknesses, something he had previously kept hidden. He sent the letter he wrote to his father for Father’s Day. It will arrive soon. He said he doesn’t expect a response and just hopes his father reads it. As Bridgewater puts it, fatherhood is just about “being honest and sharing”.
4. What can we learn about DSSC from the first two paragraphs
A. It repairs broken father-son relationships. B. It cares about fathers’ emotional well-being.
C. It makes a group of fathers popular online. D. It stresses fathers’ contributions to parenting.
5. What leads to the popularity of DSSC
A. Diverse member backgrounds. B. Flexible meeting locations.
C. Professional instructions. D. Supportive atmosphere.
6. Why is the May event mentioned in paragraph 4
A. To stress the uniqueness of DSSC. B. To illustrate another aim of DSSC.
C. To show an ideal husband-wife relationship. D. To justify the founder’s personal experience.
7. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. DSSC’s influence on its members. B. The severity of parental issues.
C. The necessity to identify weaknesses. D. Bridgewater s devotion to fatherhood.
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. B 7. A
In the early 1900s, when pursuing one of his many projects, the French chemist and inventor Edouard Benedictus invented shatterproof (防碎的) glass by chance, although its importance wasn t recognized until issues emerged within the car market.
Such moments of serendipity reveal the unpredictable nature of innovation. Yet, even in cases where chance plays a role, as in Benedictus s story, the broader question remains: Are such discoveries truly born of luck, or were they somehow “in the air,” waiting for the right person to seize them
Some argue all the discoveries would have been made by other people. They believe if the time was ripe, someone would have got there. Independently, Charles Darwin and Alfred R. Wallace(the latter 15 years behind Darwin)arrived at the theory of evolution by natural selection, both counting on similar data. There existed slight differences in the theory, but the coincidences of thought were astonishing. This phenomenon, which also exists in biological evolution, is called convergence (趋同性): two non-closely related species develop similar functional adaptations. This is an important clue that can help explain why this pattern also exists in scientific knowledge: Different research teams face similar pressures to find solutions, driving them to pursue similar paths of inquiry.
If we analyze the steps that led to the result, we can see that there were in fact some accidental elements. Yet is it really possible that all discoveries were “in the air”
All scientists are learning from those giants who have gone before them, and there is objectively a cumulative (积累的) element in science. Nevertheless, at some point and in the right circumstances, it was the unknown scientists, not the giants, who managed to see a little farther. The mind of the giant was imprisoned by prior knowledge, the framework of established habits, and established methods. The new, little-known scientist, on the other hand, will in one way or another have been able to break free of the chains of established knowledge. Therefore, it will be possible for them to imagine other worlds. This suggests that it will be innovators, with their prepared minds, who have a better chance of making accidental discoveries, namely that are irregular and unexpected.
8. In paragraph 2 “serendipity” refers to __________.
A. late recognition. B. accidental invention.
C. chemical innovation. D. emergence of problems.
9. The example of Darwin and Wallace is given to illustrate __________.
A. independent but similar solutions found by different people.
B. limited resources and technological difficulties in science.
C the important role of similar data in scientific research.
D. fierce competition among scientists of different times.
10. What advantage might less-known scientists have over established researchers
A. Access to advanced tools. B. Greater funding opportunities.
C. Stronger peer cooperation. D. Freedom from rigid mindsets.
11. Which statement best reflects the main idea of the passage
A. All discoveries are sure results of technological progress.
B. Chance alone drives groundbreaking scientific achievements.
C. Traditional methods prevent innovation and should be abandoned.
D. Breakthroughs integrate accidental opportunities with prepared minds.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. D 11. D
Precision agriculture represents a crucial advancement in contemporary farming. One innovative application employs real-time imaging to visualize how tiny drops of liquid are forming on plant surfaces. Different from conventional agriculture where farmers often rely on general estimates and application of pesticides(杀虫剂)across the entire field, this technology helps farmers maximize productivity while minimizing inputs.
This development originated from the work of Vishnu Jayaprakash, who had some family exposure to the process of spraying(喷洒)crops and recognized that the main challenge in that process is how to make water-based sprays interact effectively with surfaces of plants, which is influenced by various factors including the design of the device, the temperature, wind and other conditions at the time of spraying.
To effectively address this issue, Jayaprakash developed a two-camera system. It can be connected to typical spraying equipment and use imaging of the spraying solution on the target plants to determine what adjustments are needed. The system can be used to make changes in order to get the spray coverage “just right.” This allows farmers to use only 20-30% of the product per acre(英亩)while maintaining key functions like pest control, fertilization, and growth regulation. The advancement in precision agriculture is helping farmers reduce costs while maintaining crop protection.
Susan Scheufele, a researcher at the University of Massachusetts, has conducted field trials with this technology on vegetable crops. In trials for removing cotton leaves, it has shown positive results even when used at 50% of the minimum application rate that is recommended on the product label.
The primary benefit of precision agriculture methods lies beyond cost savings. Despite the fact that this technology still has a long way to go, its adoption ensures that chemical remains in crops are well below harmful levels, safeguarding ecosystems and food safety.
12. Why is the real-time imaging technology adopted
A. To check plant growth. B. To replace pesticide use.
C. To improve productivity. D. To increase the farmland.
13. How does Jayaprakash s two-camera system address the challenge
A. By choosing various spraying equipment.
B. By calculating the amount of pesticide required.
C. By making adjustments to enhance spray efficiency.
D. By using imaging to monitor the temperature and wind.
14. What can be the conclusion of Susan Scheufele s field trials
A. The technology is workable with less costs.
B. The technology is useless for removing leaves.
C. The technology is only suitable for some plants.
D. The technology needs to be improved for better results.
15. What is the author s attitude toward precision agriculture
A. Tolerant. B. Favourable.
C. Disapproving. D. Dismissive.
【答案】12. C 13. C 14. A 15. B
第二节（共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
In my family, Saturday always meant cleaning day. As soon as any child was able to use a dust cloth, he or she was assigned a household chore. We had to complete our assigned chore before school assignments. ____16____
Keeping up with chores was just how our family functioned. We complained and tried to avoid them. ____17____ As a family, we all had roles in keeping the home running smoothly, and the responsibility grew with age. It made sense to us, as much as we disliked it.
When I was a kid, I knew when doing chores I was helping my family. It wasn’t until I grew into adulthood that I realized that chores are more than a list of tasks. ____18____ Being assigned chores communicates that each family member is needed and that their action affects every person living under the same roof.
Handling daily household chores is never easy, but doing them out of love for my family makes it manageable. ____19____ I enjoy jumping in to help whenever my parents need a hand. While working together, we have the chance to have meaningful conversations, share experiences, and build memories.
____20____ Household chores mean learning how to manage responsibility and understand kids role, let alone practicing discipline, time management, and selflessness. All these consequences would seem to tip the scales in favor of chores.
A. We never questioned why we did them, though.
B. Household chores were a source of happiness for us.
C. They bring about a sense of belonging within a family.
D. In effect, doing chores alongside my family is a great joy.
E. And the older we grew, the more my parents expected us to do.
F. Allowing children to share burdens helps them recognize their strengths.
G. It also comes as no surprise that chores are important for personal growth.
【答案】16. E 17. A 18. C 19. D 20. G
第三部分语言运用（共两节,满分30分）
第一节（共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分）
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Last year, several stray cats (流浪猫) wandered through our neighborhood. Their presence was barely noticed as they ____21____ in alleyways and under parked cars. Their dirty fur and ____22____ eyes reflected their desperation. Each time I passed them, my heart ached and my ____23____ to act was strengthened.
I began leaving bowls of food near our building. Initially, the cats approached ____24____ , sniffing the air with suspicion, but gradually they grew ____25____ to my presence. This daily ____26____ deepened our bond. As temperatures dropped, the thought of these ____27____ animals enduring winter s cruelty became unbearable. I changed a dusty corner of the garage into a shelter, lining it with blankets to ____28____ the cold.
However, a neighbor threatened to call authorities, insisting they be ____29____ immediately. Though our arguments grew tense, I refused to ____30____ .
Eventually, I realized temporary aid wasn t enough. I ____31____ online forums and contacted local rescue groups. To my great joy, six cats were permanently ____32____ . The last, a timid one, hesitated to trust anyone. Yet when she finally curled (蜷缩) up on my sofa, it felt as if she had always ____33____ there. Her transformation from a fearful stray to a playful ____34____ was profoundly rewarding.
This journey taught me the importance of small acts of compassion. Whether adopting animals, fighting for their rights, or simply offering kindness, every ____35____ shapes a kinder world.
21. A. hid B. played C. met D. fought
22. A. sparkling B. fearful C. curious D. fierce
23. A. refusal B. hesitation C. ambition D. determination
24. A. eagerly B. cautiously C. aimlessly D. confidently
25 A. impatient B. accustomed C. sensitive D. ignorant
26. A. conflict B. mystery C. encounter D. routine
27. A. aggressive B. dangerous C. delicate D. energetic
28. A. intensify B. ignore C. resist D. enhance
29. A. removed B. examined C. rescued D. served
30. A. step forward B. calm down C. show up D. give in
31. A. scanned B. deleted C. avoided D. criticized
32. A. treated B. bought C. adopted D. transported
33. A. belonged B. wandered C. escaped D. worked
34. A. victim B. companion C. stranger D. challenge
35. A. departure B. compromise C. gesture D. adaptation
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D 24. B 25. B 26. D 27. C 28. C 29. A 30. D 31. A 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. C
第二节（共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分）
阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Legendary French actress Isabelle Huppert is in Shanghai presenting the French production of Anton Chekhov’s play The Cherry Orchard from April 11 to 13. The Cherry Orchard, ____36____ classic written by Russian dramatist Anton Chekhov (1860 — 1904), ____37____ (translate) into numerous languages and staged in theaters around the world since 1904.
Directed by Portuguese director Tiago Rodrigues, this version offers a fresh take on the story, ____38____ (integrate) modern elements with traditional ones. The play follows Lyubov, a woman played by Huppert, ____39____ returns to her family estate after living in Paris for years. The cherry orchard, once filled with ____40____ (child) shouts and laughter, now faces challenges. As debts pile up, the future of the orchard seems ____41____ (certain), leading to conflicts among family members and neighbors.
Huppert perceives the orchard ____42____ a metaphor that transcends (超越) cultures. It represents more than just a piece of land; it symbolizes the past, the present and the changes ____43____ (come) in the future. “It’s not just about loss,” Rodrigues explained, “ ____44____ about how time swallows everything.”
“Audiences in Shanghai welcomed me _____45_____ (passionate). I felt their enthusiasm and am very happy to return,” said the French actress.
【答案】36. a 37. has been translated
38. integrating
39. who 40. children’s
41. uncertain
42. as 43. to come
44. but 45. passionately
第三部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假如你是某国际学校英语报记者李华, 你校上周举办了“美食厨艺大赛”，请写一篇短文，报道此次活动。内容包括：
（1）活动内容；
（2）活动反响。
注意：
（1）词数80左右。
（2）可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】范文
Last week witnessed a thrilling Culinary/Cooking Competition held in the school dining hall, which offered a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds/mouth.
A diverse group of student participants, each eager to showcase their cooking talents, enthusiastically joined the competition. Though competitors were given a set time limit and a mystery basket of ingredients, they showcased their excellent cooking skills, which created mouthwatering food from various cultures ranging from Italian pasta to Chinese dumplings. The judges, including professional chefs and food bloggers, evaluated each dish based on taste, presentation, and creativity. In the end, the winning team received cookbooks as prizes.
The competition was a resounding success, fostering cultural understanding and teamwork among participants. Many students praised that it was a fun way to learn about global cuisines and they were looking forward to next year’s competition!
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整短文。
For twelve years, I had worked at the hospital. One day, they informed me that I was no longer needed. I knew it was a cost-cutting measure to replace me with someone less experienced and lower-paid, yet the pain of feeling useless remained.
When I was sad and worried about my future, a fellow health educator at another hospital shared, “I’ve just learned the most helpful tool. No matter what the situation is, there is an opposite, a benefit. Our typical response is to focus on the losses of jobs, marriage, home, or even health. Instead, we should concentrate on finding what we gained with our loss.”
At first, I resisted her advice. I was so focused on my job that I forgot my dream of traveling around the world in a trailer (拖车) and all the things I wanted to do when I was busy. I only yearned (渴望) to get my job back, missing my office, coworkers, and the routine, as well as the meaningful challenges of organizing health education classes for sick people.
But as time went by, I grew tired of my sorrow and loneliness. I decided to try my friend s advice and seek some opposites. The opposite of loneliness being friendship, I called Lucy, a kind-hearted neighbor. I asked if she would like to take an exercise class with me and started to develop a friendship with her. Soon, we became good friends, often going shopping together and taking a walk every day.
Then one day, Lucy invited me to go to Mali, West Africa, to volunteer there. It was a poor area where people lived in mud huts without modern conveniences. However, the villagers seemed content.
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。
When volunteering there, I helped the villagers and also got helped.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Returning home with a different perspective, I decided to make a change.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】范文
When volunteering there, I helped the villagers and also got helped. Lucy and I had brought many soccer balls, pens, and clothes, expecting to help the poor villagers. Meanwhile, I taught the local children basic hygiene (卫生) knowledge and simple first-aid skills, hoping to improve their health awareness. What I didn’t expect was that the villagers, in turn, taught me so much more. Some villagers showed us how to make simple but delicious local food with limited ingredients, while a young man taught us their traditional dance, filling our days with joy and laughter. Their warm-heartedness and positive attitude towards life despite hardships deeply touched me, making me understand the true meaning of contentment.
Returning home with a different perspective, I decided to make a change. I realized that losing my job was not the end but a new beginning. I decided to fully embrace my dream of traveling in a trailer. Lucy joined me, and together we carefully planned our routes, eager to explore more unknown places and experience different cultures. Along the way, I continued to volunteer in various communities, sharing my medical knowledge. Every encounter with new people and every place I visited broadened my horizons and enriched my soul. I also kept in touch with the villagers in Mali, and our friendship transcended geographical boundaries. My life, once filled with despair, was now brimming with hope and contentment, all thanks to that fateful job loss and the journey of self-discovery that followed. I finally understood that losing my job was not an end but a new beginning, which led me to a life full of adventures, friendships, and self-discovery.襄阳五中2025届高三下学期适应考试四英语试卷
第一部分听力（1-20小题,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 could the woman see from the hotel room
A. The waterfalls. B. The power station. C. The mountains.
2. What will the woman drink
A. Coffee. B. Soda. C. Tea.
3. What is the woman doing
A. Repairing a computer. B. Making a payment. C. Requesting a refund.
4. Why does the man come to the woman
A. To invite her to dinner. B. To give her a present. C. To seek some advice.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. The weather. B. A picnic. C. A disaster.
第二节（共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分）
听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。
听材料, 回答下列题。
6. What does the man find lovely
A. A dress. B. A dog. C. A child.
7. Who is Greg
A. The woman s boss. B. The woman s friend. C. The woman s husband.
听材料, 回答下面小题。
8. What is the main problem the man faces when choosing a wedding venue
A. The places are booked out.
B. The places are too expensive.
C. The places are not to Melissa s taste.
9. What place did the man consider in Scotland
A. Zoos. B. Castles. C. Farm houses.
10. When is the wedding going to be held
A. In spring. B. In autumn. C. In winter.
听材料, 回答下面小题。
11. What is the reason the man doesn’t need to pack socks
A. He dislikes wearing them.
B. He will buy them in Mexico.
C. He doesn’t need them on the beaches.
12. What is the weight limit for baggage allowed by the airplane company
A. About 6 kilograms. B. About 16 kilograms. C. About 22 kilograms.
13. Where is the conversation taking place
A. At the speakers’ house. B. At an airport. C. At a hotel.
听材料, 回答下面小题。
14. How does the woman feel recently
A. Annoyed. B. Stressed. C. Excited.
15. What is the woman s main concern
A. Getting good grades. B. Making friends. C. Succeeding in sports.
16. What do the speakers have in common
A. They are of the same age.
B. They are on the same team.
C. They are in the same grade.
17. What will the man offer to do for the woman
A. Help with her schoolwork.
B. Share team tasks with her.
C. Improve her basketball skills.
听材料, 回答下面小题。
18. What is the main idea of the speech
A. The benefits of 5G mobile networks.
B. Construction firms need old workers.
C. Robots doing more work on building sites.
19. What is happening to the Japanese construction workforce
A. It is getting older. B. It is getting slower. C. It is getting larger.
20. Who controls the robots on the computer
A. A manager. B. A laborer. C. A map.
听力答案：1-10 BABCA BCCBC 11-20 CCABA BBCAA
第二部分阅读（共两节,满分50分）
第一节（共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
The Splendid Colors: Chinese Costume Culture Exhibition
Date: Oct. 1-Dec.2
Location: South Exhibition Hall 12, 6/F, the China National Arts and Crafts Museum in Beijing
Highlights
This exhibition showcases traditional costumes from more than 30 ethnic (民族的) groups across various dynasties, emphasizing the unity within Chinese culture. Visitors can gain insights into their daily activities and infer the environmental conditions based on the materials and techniques used in the costumes. This is why experts nowadays refer to these costumes as “wearable history books.”
Online Reservation
All visitors can make a reservation 1-7 days in advance through our official website or official WeChat platform. All visitors shall arrive at the museum on time according to the reserved time schedule. If you miss the appointment, entry will be denied. If you cannot visit on time, please cancel at least 2 hours beforehand. Late cancellations will not get your money back.
We do not currently accept group reservations.
Entry Instructions
Upon entering the museum, please present the original ID card used for making the reservation and the generated QR code (二维码). International visitors must present their passport along with the OR code. All visitors entering the museum shall go through a security screening. Visitors with access requirements and their accompanying family members or personal carers can skip the queues to enter the museum.
1. What is a purpose of the exhibition
A. To call for environmental protection.
B. To celebrate the cultural unity of China.
C. To explore the daily life of ethnic groups.
D. To preserve the materials and techniques.
2. What will happen if you cancel your reservation 3 hours in advance
A. Your money will be returned.
B. Your account will not be affected.
C. Your appointment will be rescheduled.
D. Your cancellation will not be accepted.
3. What are the visitors required to do when entering the museum
A. Take personal carers. B. Pay with their QR code.
C. Pass a security check. D. Confirm their reservation.
Drawing inspiration from the Dallas-based Daddy Stroller Social Club (DSSC) — a support network for fathers — Brandon Shaw composed an 83-page typewritten letter that was addressed to his father. From the Blacklit bookstore, Kalvin Bridgewater led 15 dads in an emotional event where the men dug into what they hated, loved, misunderstood and appreciated about their fathers as they grew up.
Launched by Bridgewater in 2021, DSSC started with roughly 30 fathers attending each gathering before surging in popularity following the viral success of two online videos in April 2024. Today, events regularly draw over 150 participants, fostering connections among dads as they share parenting journeys and offer mutual emotional support.
DSSC’s appeal is broad, attracting dads from various professions, including doctors, engineers, and electricians. The group emphasizes emotional support, with members regularly checking in on one another. As Shaw shared, the group provides a space where men can be open, asking, “How are you feeling ” Shaw, who joined the group when he first became a father, said it has made him more patient and understanding.
After earning certification as a birth doula (产妇陪护师) to better assist his wife through pregnancy (孕期), Bridgewater now also leads workshops for fathers to ensure DSSC allows mothers some time for themselves. At a May event held by DSSC, planned right before Mother’s Day, mothers were given a break while fathers spent time bonding with their children.
Brandon Shaw described the experience as transformative, saying it helped him connect with his own weaknesses, something he had previously kept hidden. He sent the letter he wrote to his father for Father’s Day. It will arrive soon. He said he doesn’t expect a response and just hopes his father reads it. As Bridgewater puts it, fatherhood is just about “being honest and sharing”.
4. What can we learn about DSSC from the first two paragraphs
A. It repairs broken father-son relationships. B. It cares about fathers’ emotional well-being.
C. It makes a group of fathers popular online. D. It stresses fathers’ contributions to parenting.
5. What leads to the popularity of DSSC
A. Diverse member backgrounds. B. Flexible meeting locations.
C. Professional instructions. D. Supportive atmosphere.
6. Why is the May event mentioned in paragraph 4
A. To stress the uniqueness of DSSC. B. To illustrate another aim of DSSC.
C. To show an ideal husband-wife relationship. D. To justify the founder’s personal experience.
7. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. DSSC’s influence on its members. B. The severity of parental issues.
C. The necessity to identify weaknesses. D. Bridgewater s devotion to fatherhood.
In the early 1900s, when pursuing one of his many projects, the French chemist and inventor Edouard Benedictus invented shatterproof (防碎的) glass by chance, although its importance wasn t recognized until issues emerged within the car market.
Such moments of serendipity reveal the unpredictable nature of innovation. Yet, even in cases where chance plays a role, as in Benedictus s story, the broader question remains: Are such discoveries truly born of luck, or were they somehow “in the air,” waiting for the right person to seize them
Some argue all the discoveries would have been made by other people. They believe if the time was ripe, someone would have got there. Independently, Charles Darwin and Alfred R. Wallace(the latter 15 years behind Darwin)arrived at the theory of evolution by natural selection, both counting on similar data. There existed slight differences in the theory, but the coincidences of thought were astonishing. This phenomenon, which also exists in biological evolution, is called convergence (趋同性): two non-closely related species develop similar functional adaptations. This is an important clue that can help explain why this pattern also exists in scientific knowledge: Different research teams face similar pressures to find solutions, driving them to pursue similar paths of inquiry.
If we analyze the steps that led to the result, we can see that there were in fact some accidental elements. Yet is it really possible that all discoveries were “in the air”
All scientists are learning from those giants who have gone before them, and there is objectively a cumulative (积累的) element in science. Nevertheless, at some point and in the right circumstances, it was the unknown scientists, not the giants, who managed to see a little farther. The mind of the giant was imprisoned by prior knowledge, the framework of established habits, and established methods. The new, little-known scientist, on the other hand, will in one way or another have been able to break free of the chains of established knowledge. Therefore, it will be possible for them to imagine other worlds. This suggests that it will be innovators, with their prepared minds, who have a better chance of making accidental discoveries, namely that are irregular and unexpected.
8. In paragraph 2 “serendipity” refers to __________.
A. late recognition. B. accidental invention.
C. chemical innovation. D. emergence of problems.
9. The example of Darwin and Wallace is given to illustrate __________.
A. independent but similar solutions found by different people.
B. limited resources and technological difficulties in science.
C the important role of similar data in scientific research.
D. fierce competition among scientists of different times.
10. What advantage might less-known scientists have over established researchers
A. Access to advanced tools. B. Greater funding opportunities.
C. Stronger peer cooperation. D. Freedom from rigid mindsets.
11. Which statement best reflects the main idea of the passage
A. All discoveries are sure results of technological progress.
B. Chance alone drives groundbreaking scientific achievements.
C. Traditional methods prevent innovation and should be abandoned.
D. Breakthroughs integrate accidental opportunities with prepared minds.
Precision agriculture represents a crucial advancement in contemporary farming. One innovative application employs real-time imaging to visualize how tiny drops of liquid are forming on plant surfaces. Different from conventional agriculture where farmers often rely on general estimates and application of pesticides(杀虫剂)across the entire field, this technology helps farmers maximize productivity while minimizing inputs.
This development originated from the work of Vishnu Jayaprakash, who had some family exposure to the process of spraying(喷洒)crops and recognized that the main challenge in that process is how to make water-based sprays interact effectively with surfaces of plants, which is influenced by various factors including the design of the device, the temperature, wind and other conditions at the time of spraying.
To effectively address this issue, Jayaprakash developed a two-camera system. It can be connected to typical spraying equipment and use imaging of the spraying solution on the target plants to determine what adjustments are needed. The system can be used to make changes in order to get the spray coverage “just right.” This allows farmers to use only 20-30% of the product per acre(英亩)while maintaining key functions like pest control, fertilization, and growth regulation. The advancement in precision agriculture is helping farmers reduce costs while maintaining crop protection.
Susan Scheufele, a researcher at the University of Massachusetts, has conducted field trials with this technology on vegetable crops. In trials for removing cotton leaves, it has shown positive results even when used at 50% of the minimum application rate that is recommended on the product label.
The primary benefit of precision agriculture methods lies beyond cost savings. Despite the fact that this technology still has a long way to go, its adoption ensures that chemical remains in crops are well below harmful levels, safeguarding ecosystems and food safety.
12. Why is the real-time imaging technology adopted
A. To check plant growth. B. To replace pesticide use.
C. To improve productivity. D. To increase the farmland.
13. How does Jayaprakash s two-camera system address the challenge
A. By choosing various spraying equipment.
B. By calculating the amount of pesticide required.
C. By making adjustments to enhance spray efficiency.
D. By using imaging to monitor the temperature and wind.
14. What can be the conclusion of Susan Scheufele s field trials
A. The technology is workable with less costs.
B. The technology is useless for removing leaves.
C. The technology is only suitable for some plants.
D. The technology needs to be improved for better results.
15. What is the author s attitude toward precision agriculture
A. Tolerant. B. Favourable.
C. Disapproving. D. Dismissive.
第二节（共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
In my family, Saturday always meant cleaning day. As soon as any child was able to use a dust cloth, he or she was assigned a household chore. We had to complete our assigned chore before school assignments. ____16____
Keeping up with chores was just how our family functioned. We complained and tried to avoid them. ____17____ As a family, we all had roles in keeping the home running smoothly, and the responsibility grew with age. It made sense to us, as much as we disliked it.
When I was a kid, I knew when doing chores I was helping my family. It wasn’t until I grew into adulthood that I realized that chores are more than a list of tasks. ____18____ Being assigned chores communicates that each family member is needed and that their action affects every person living under the same roof.
Handling daily household chores is never easy, but doing them out of love for my family makes it manageable. ____19____ I enjoy jumping in to help whenever my parents need a hand. While working together, we have the chance to have meaningful conversations, share experiences, and build memories.
____20____ Household chores mean learning how to manage responsibility and understand kids role, let alone practicing discipline, time management, and selflessness. All these consequences would seem to tip the scales in favor of chores.
A. We never questioned why we did them, though.
B. Household chores were a source of happiness for us.
C. They bring about a sense of belonging within a family.
D. In effect, doing chores alongside my family is a great joy.
E. And the older we grew, the more my parents expected us to do.
F. Allowing children to share burdens helps them recognize their strengths.
G. It also comes as no surprise that chores are important for personal growth.
第三部分语言运用（共两节,满分30分）
第一节（共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分）
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Last year, several stray cats (流浪猫) wandered through our neighborhood. Their presence was barely noticed as they ____21____ in alleyways and under parked cars. Their dirty fur and ____22____ eyes reflected their desperation. Each time I passed them, my heart ached and my ____23____ to act was strengthened.
I began leaving bowls of food near our building. Initially, the cats approached ____24____ , sniffing the air with suspicion, but gradually they grew ____25____ to my presence. This daily ____26____ deepened our bond. As temperatures dropped, the thought of these ____27____ animals enduring winter s cruelty became unbearable. I changed a dusty corner of the garage into a shelter, lining it with blankets to ____28____ the cold.
However, a neighbor threatened to call authorities, insisting they be ____29____ immediately. Though our arguments grew tense, I refused to ____30____ .
Eventually, I realized temporary aid wasn t enough. I ____31____ online forums and contacted local rescue groups. To my great joy, six cats were permanently ____32____ . The last, a timid one, hesitated to trust anyone. Yet when she finally curled (蜷缩) up on my sofa, it felt as if she had always ____33____ there. Her transformation from a fearful stray to a playful ____34____ was profoundly rewarding.
This journey taught me the importance of small acts of compassion. Whether adopting animals, fighting for their rights, or simply offering kindness, every ____35____ shapes a kinder world.
21. A. hid B. played C. met D. fought
22. A. sparkling B. fearful C. curious D. fierce
23. A. refusal B. hesitation C. ambition D. determination
24. A. eagerly B. cautiously C. aimlessly D. confidently
25 A. impatient B. accustomed C. sensitive D. ignorant
26. A. conflict B. mystery C. encounter D. routine
27. A. aggressive B. dangerous C. delicate D. energetic
28. A. intensify B. ignore C. resist D. enhance
29. A. removed B. examined C. rescued D. served
30. A. step forward B. calm down C. show up D. give in
31. A. scanned B. deleted C. avoided D. criticized
32. A. treated B. bought C. adopted D. transported
33. A. belonged B. wandered C. escaped D. worked
34. A. victim B. companion C. stranger D. challenge
35. A. departure B. compromise C. gesture D. adaptation
第二节（共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分）
阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Legendary French actress Isabelle Huppert is in Shanghai presenting the French production of Anton Chekhov’s play The Cherry Orchard from April 11 to 13. The Cherry Orchard, ____36____ classic written by Russian dramatist Anton Chekhov (1860 — 1904), ____37____ (translate) into numerous languages and staged in theaters around the world since 1904.
Directed by Portuguese director Tiago Rodrigues, this version offers a fresh take on the story, ____38____ (integrate) modern elements with traditional ones. The play follows Lyubov, a woman played by Huppert, ____39____ returns to her family estate after living in Paris for years. The cherry orchard, once filled with ____40____ (child) shouts and laughter, now faces challenges. As debts pile up, the future of the orchard seems ____41____ (certain), leading to conflicts among family members and neighbors.
Huppert perceives the orchard ____42____ a metaphor that transcends (超越) cultures. It represents more than just a piece of land; it symbolizes the past, the present and the changes ____43____ (come) in the future. “It’s not just about loss,” Rodrigues explained, “ ____44____ about how time swallows everything.”
“Audiences in Shanghai welcomed me _____45_____ (passionate). I felt their enthusiasm and am very happy to return,” said the French actress.
第三部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假如你是某国际学校英语报记者李华, 你校上周举办了“美食厨艺大赛”，请写一篇短文，报道此次活动。内容包括：
（1）活动内容；
（2）活动反响。
注意：
（1）词数80左右。
（2）可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整短文。
For twelve years, I had worked at the hospital. One day, they informed me that I was no longer needed. I knew it was a cost-cutting measure to replace me with someone less experienced and lower-paid, yet the pain of feeling useless remained.
When I was sad and worried about my future, a fellow health educator at another hospital shared, “I’ve just learned the most helpful tool. No matter what the situation is, there is an opposite, a benefit. Our typical response is to focus on the losses of jobs, marriage, home, or even health. Instead, we should concentrate on finding what we gained with our loss.”
At first, I resisted her advice. I was so focused on my job that I forgot my dream of traveling around the world in a trailer (拖车) and all the things I wanted to do when I was busy. I only yearned (渴望) to get my job back, missing my office, coworkers, and the routine, as well as the meaningful challenges of organizing health education classes for sick people.
But as time went by, I grew tired of my sorrow and loneliness. I decided to try my friend s advice and seek some opposites. The opposite of loneliness being friendship, I called Lucy, a kind-hearted neighbor. I asked if she would like to take an exercise class with me and started to develop a friendship with her. Soon, we became good friends, often going shopping together and taking a walk every day.
Then one day, Lucy invited me to go to Mali, West Africa, to volunteer there. It was a poor area where people lived in mud huts without modern conveniences. However, the villagers seemed content.
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。
When volunteering there, I helped the villagers and also got helped.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Returning home with a different perspective, I decided to make a change.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
