临川二中2024-2025学年度下学期第三次月考
高一年级英语试卷
总分：150分 时间：120分钟
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. Where are the speakers
A. At home B. At office C. At a restaurant
2. How many gifts has the woman received
A. Three B. Five C. Eight
3. Who is the woman
A. A math teacher B. A college student C. A physics professor
4. What kind of party are the speakers attending
A. A birthday party B. A wedding party C. A New Year's party
5. What did the woman like most about her ceremony
A. Dancing B. Using make-up C. Wearing beautiful dress
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Decorating a tree B. Preparing presents C. Playing in the snow
7. What will the man place on the top of the tree
A. The flower B. The star C. The doll
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。
8. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife B. Friends C. Brother and sister
9. How much does the woman have in cash
A. 578 yuan B. 588 yuan C. 666 yuan
10. What will the speakers probably do next
A. Find the happy couple B. Get money at the bank C. Change their clothes
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。
11. When did the march take place in the Zhuang village
A. On the Lunar New Year's Eve
B. A week before the Lunar New Year
C. A week after the Lunar New Year
12. What happened when the sky became dark
A. The march started B. The celebration ended C. Fireworks were set off
13. How does the man feel about the woman's experience
A. Interested B. Confused C. Angry
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17四个小题。
14. What do we know about the woman
A. She never watching TV
B. She comes from France
C. She knows much about Thanksgiving
15. How will the speakers begin dinner
A. By eating turkey B. By cooling the food C. By expressing thanks
16 Who is preparing the dinner
A. The man's wife B. The man's mother C. The man's father
17. What is the woman most looking forward to tasting
A. Meats B. Vegetables C. Desserts
听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题。
18. Who was Halloween originally celebrated for
A. The dead B. TV characters C. Children
19. Which is the tradition of Halloween
A. Eating vegetables B. Watching scary movies C. Wearing scary clothes
20. What was the purpose of the original “jack-o-lanterns”
A. To be scary B. To be funny C. To be beautiful
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）
A
Festivals are a great way to experience a destination in a different way. Whether you are looking for a unique cultural difference or the experience of sheer joy, there is something here for everyone in this article.
St. Patrick’s Day
Dublin, Ireland; New York, the USA, March 17th
It has been a cultural and religious celebration held in memory of the death date of Saint Patrick the foremost patron saint of Ireland, since 1762. On that day, the whole city turns green and many Irish make traditional bread. It is also one of the most fun days of the year, when the whole city turns into a big green party.
South by Southwest (SXSW)
Austin, the USA, March
Founded in 1987, SXSW has been praised by music fans and the media worldwide as one of the top10 music festivals in the world. It is not only a music feast but also dedicated to the combination of technology and films. You can also enjoy free food, drinks and music. Sounds good
King’s Day
Amsterdam, Netherlands, April 27th
King’s Day may well be the best party in Holland and Amsterdam turns a very bright color of orange on April 27th. People celebrate King Willam Alexander’ s birthday with music street parties, flea markets, and fun fairs. The king himself travels through the country with his family.
Just for Laughs
Montreal, Canada, July 14th—30th
For comedy lovers there is no other festival in the world better than Montreal’ s Just for Laughs. The festival concentrates most of its shows in the Latin Quarter. During the day street performers delight the crowds and at night the city comes alive with comedy all over the city.
1. Which of the four festivals mainly involves music and films
A. St. Patrick’ s Day. B. South by Southwest. C. King’s Day. D. Just for Laughs.
2. What do St. Patrick’s Day and King’s Day have in common
A. They both feature a color. B. They are both religious festivals.
C. They are celebrated in the same month. D. They are in honour of the birthday of a great person.
3. Where can the text be found
A. In a travel journal. B. In an advertisement. C. In a festival guide. D. In an encyclopedia.
B
George Gershwin, born in 1898, was one of America's greatest composers. He published his first song when he was eighteen years old. During the next twenty years he wrote more than five hundred songs.
Many of Gershwin's songs were first written for musical plays performed in theatres in New York City. These plays were a popular form of entertainment in the 1920s and 1930s. Many of his songs have remained popular as ever. Over the years they have been sung and played in every possible way — from jazz to country.
In the 1920s there was a debate in the United States about jazz music. Could jazz, some people asked, be considered serious music In 1924 jazz musician and orchestra leader Paul Whiteman decided to organize a special concert to show that jazz was serious music. Gershwin agreed to compose something for the concert before he realized he had just a few weeks to do it. And in that short time, he composed a piece for piano and orchestra which he called Rhapsody in Blue. Gershwin himself played the piano at the concert. The audience were thrilled when they heard his music. It made him world-famous and showed that jazz music could be both serious and popular.
In 1928, Gershwin went to Paris. He applied to study composition with the well-known musician Nadia Boulanger, but she rejected him. She was afraid that classical study would ruin his jazz-influenced style. While there, Gershwin wrote An American in Paris. When it was first performed, critics(评论家) were divided over the music. Some called it happy and full of life, to others it was silly and boring. But it quickly became popular in Europe and the United States. It still remains one of his most famous works.
George Gershwin died in 1937, just days after doctors learned he had brain cancer. He was only thirty-nine years old. Newspapers all over the world reported his death on their front pages.
4. Many of Gershwin's musical works were ______.
A. written about New Yorkers B. composed for Paul Whiteman
C. played mainly in the countryside D. performed in various ways
5. What do we know about the concert organized by Whiteman
A. It attracted more people to theatres B. It proved jazz could be serious music
C. It made Gershwin leader of the orchestra D. It caused a debate among jazz musicians
6. What did Gershwin do during his stay in Paris？
A. He created one of his best works B. He studied with Nadia Boulanger
C. He argued with French critics D. He changed his music style
7. Which of the following best describes Gershwin
A. Talented and productive. B. Serious and boring.
C. Popular and unhappy. D. Friendly and honest.
C
Do our genes truly determine how long we live Or do our lifestyle and surroundings have a greater impact on our health The latest study published in Nature Medicine reveals the answer to this question.
Researchers studied data from more than 490,000 people in the UK Biobank. They focused on 45,000 participants whose blood samples were analyzed to measure their physical age compared to their actual age.
“By studying proteins in the blood, we can get an estimation of how quickly or slowly each participant is aging biologically compared to their real age.” says lead researcher Austin Argentieri. This difference, called the “protein age gap,” strongly predicts a person's risk of death rate.
However, knowing that age gap is only part of the picture. Equally important is the cause of that gap. To determine that, the researchers analyzed over 100 environmental and lifestyle factors, including income, education, employment, marriage, smoking habits, and exercise routines.
The results were striking. Environment and lifestyle accounted for 17% of people's diseaserelated risk of dying, compared to just 2% for genetics. Of the various environmental exposures, smoking was the riskiest behavior, linked to 21 diseases; social and economic factors were associated with 19 diseases; and a lack of physical activity was linked to 17 diseases.
Positively, according to the research, living with a partner, being employed, and being financially comfortable had the greatest effect on extending lifespan (寿命)。
The research demonstrates changing habits, such as quitting smoking, exercising more, or improving social conditions through policies can greatly reduce health risks.
The researchers think that the study is still on the way. In the future, they recommend looking more closely at multiple factors, including diet, exposure to novel diseases like bird flu, and environmental factors. All of these are potentially powerful influences on lifespan.
8. What does the term “protein age gap” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. The gap caused by genetic factors.
B. The difference between mental and physical age.
C. The difference between biological and real age.
D. The time needed to repair damaged proteins.
9. What is the main finding of the research mentioned in the text
A. Physical activity alone extends lifespan significantly.
B. Genetics plays a critical role in determining disease risks.
C. Protein age gap has no connection with socioeconomic conditions.
D. Environmental factors contribute more to disease risks than genetics.
10. How did researchers come to the conclusion of their research
A. By finding protein age gap and figuring out the cause.
B. By studying and comparing data from the UK Biobank.
C. By studying proteins and dividing them into groups.
D. By analyzing and measuring their blood samples.
11. Which future research direction do the researchers suggest
A. Developing new drugs to slow biological aging.
B. Carrying out policies to forbid smoking completely.
C. Focusing on improving genetic testing accuracy.
D. Exploring the effects of multiple factors on lifespan.
D
The robots are coming! In science fiction that is usually a terrible warning. Even if we know robots are not literally the murderous machines of films in which the inventor loses control of his creation, they can inspire fear. In the real world, they are able to kill off well-pa id jobs in factories and warehouses. However, the latest advances in robotics will bring real and basic benefits.
New “multimodal” AI models combine understanding of language and vision with data. This makes it possible to deal with robots using ordinary words. You can ask a robot what it is able to see or tell it to “pick up the yellow fruit”. Such models in effect allow robots a degree of common sense — in this case, knowing that a nearby banana is a kind of yellow fruit. You can tell a robot to adjust its behaviour simply by changing an instruction, something that would previously have required complex reprogramming.
The new models enable robots to explain the reasoning behind their actions. That is useful when they behave in unexpected or unwelcome ways. So long as robots’ brains are not confusing black boxes, programming and debugging them is fairly straightforward, carefully examining its code and inner systems to check any mistakes. The new models are also less likely to make things up, as the way they perceive things is rooted in observations of the world, and they aim to ensure that cognitive and physical reality match.
Labour markets across the rich world are tight and getting tighter as societies age. Advanced economies will need more automation (自动化) if they are to maintain their standards of living as they are aging rapidly. Without robots to help out, more people may have to work longer and retire later. In the coming years, attitudes could well change from fearing the arrival of robots to wishing that they would get here sooner.
12. In the real world, robots can cause people’s fear mainly because ________.
A. they are often described as murderous machines in films
B. they can take away well-paid jobs in some places
C. they may lose control of their inventors
D. they have a degree of common sense which is unexpected
13. The word “debugging” in paragraph 3 most closely means ________.
A. locating and identifying errors B. controlling a robot’s movements
C. creating new instructions for robots D. predicting future robot behaviors
14. What does the author’s attitude towards robots in an aging society
A. Pessimistic. B. Indifferent. C. Doubtful. D. Approving.
15. Which of the following is the best title for the passage
A. “Robotic Threats: From Fiction to Reality”.
B. “Multimodal AI: Bridging Language and Robotics”.
C “Aging Populations and the Automation Imperative”.
D. “Shifting Perspectives: Robots as Solutions, Not Threats”.
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。
Reading nonfiction books can help build determination and establish routines for many people. And this improved lifestyle will reduce their anxiety. When it comes to fiction, on the other hand, people often refuse to accept the idea. ____16____
The important benefit of reading fiction is that it will help change your angles. When you read a self-help book, you often consume a series of lessons with examples and practical advice. ____17____ Fiction, in contrast, gives you access to the struggles, and ideas of various characters. The exchange of information is multi-sided. When considering different angles on an event, you’ll realize you can’t control everything.
____18____ When we’re dealing with daily stress factors, we feel like the world is falling upon us. Characters in novels face challenges, but we as readers are separate from their experiences. As such, we have a bird’s eye view over what’s happening in the story. And this view is what we need to reduce our anxiety in the real world.
Fiction stories help us understand the power of change in both stories and real life. Through stories, you are beginning a journey and witnessing progress in a fictional world. These changes are imaginary. ____19____ The Alchemist, for example, the main character is traveling for months to find a treasure. He believes that finding the prize will give him joy. Throughout his voyage, he experiences many setbacks, and his vision of the treasure changes. The boy’s evolution in The Alchemist reflects life. ____20____ But after many attempts, we realize that our heart wasn’t in it.
A. We want something and we spend years chasing it.
B. But they often mirror events that could happen in real life.
C. We also experience many failures when pursuing our dreams.
D. Consequently, most of the knowledge is passed on one-sidedly.
E. Reading nonfiction is a well-established weapon against anxiety.
F. Fiction gives us a precious chance to see the entire world from distance.
G. In actual fact, reading fiction can also help you overcome your anxiety.
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。
As a little kid, I was fascinated by the inner workings of every device in my family’s home. I would spend hours assembling (装配) ____21____ , irons and other household appliances (电器用具), trying to figure out how they worked. Assembly is more like solving a ____22____ than a step-by-step process. Some adults with ____23____ vision were amazed at this, but to me, a blind kid ____24____ the world, it felt perfectly natural. Blindness is a hands-on process.
Decades later, when I studied at the University of California, I faced ____25____ because the campus lacked accessible lab equipment for the disabled — they never ____26____ blind kids to be studying physics. ____27____, I found blind tutors who taught me to ____28____ my own scientific devices. This attempt finally paved the way for me to become an ____29____ inventor and scientist. My personal story sparked my ____30____ to create more tools to help people like me to explore the scientific world.
With this newfound aim, I started reaching out to others who shared my ____31____. Ultimately, we founded a nonprofit organization dedicated to making science accessible to the blind. Today, our nonprofit organization ____32____ the gap for blind students, and the successful stories of our members ____33____ a proof to the power of determination and adaptability.
Just as our society is learning to recognize and ____34____ forms of unequal treatment like racism and sexism, we must also work harder to see and stop disability discrimination (区别对待). Only then can we create a ____35____world for everyone.
21. A. tables B. toys C. furniture D. radios
22. A. adventure B. puzzle C. strategy D. routine
23. A. perfect B. limited C. normal D. sharp
24. A. exploring B. connecting C. changing D. simplifying
25. A. praise B. challenge C. opportunities D. experiments
26. A. imagined B. admitted C. promised D. regretted
27. A. Naturally B. Gradually C. Fortunately D. Occasionally
28. A. borrow B. purchase C. invent D. criticize
29. A. diligent B. modest C. realistic D. outstanding
30. A. ability B. drive C. target D. taste
31. A. sight B. imagination C. opinion D. hope
32 A. crosses B. bridges C. links D. fills
33. A. serve as B. take up C. work out D. prepare for
34. A. put off B. call out C. set out D. turn out
35. A. divided B. secret C. fair D. quiet
第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese farmers observed a special festival on Sept 23, 2023. _____36_____ (know) as the Chinese Farmer’s Harvest Festival, this event happens every year on the autumn equinox (秋分). It’s a time _____37_____ (honor) the hard work of farmers and celebrate their achievements. It also highlights the important role that farmers _____38_____ (play) in the past three decades.
As _____39_____ country with a large population, China considers solving the food security issue as a top priority (头等大事). Over the last decade, the country’s grain production has consistently (持续地) increased, _____40_____(enable) China to provide help for other countries and regions. On the global scale, China has put more effort than any other country, _____41_____ helps developing countries to work with each other. Other countries’ ______42______ (recognize) of China’s agricultural development can be summarized in two points. First, they respect China’s ability to address _____43_____ (it) own food security. Second, they treat China as their “true friends”, because China has made great contributions ____44____ global food security.
Food insecurity is _____45_____ (basic) caused by imbalanced development worldwide. On this matter, actions speak louder than words.
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节：应用文（满分15分）
46. “世界读书日”即将到来，你校要举办一场读书活动。请你用英文写一篇文章，向同学们推荐你最喜欢的一本书，内容包括以下要点：
1. 书籍简介；2. 推荐理由。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节 读后续写（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，使之构成一个完整的短文。续写词数应为150左右。
One afternoon after school, Mary and her brother, Keith, were eating at a cafe near their home. That afternoon, they had to share their table with another person. That person was a young lady in her twenties. After eating, she went to the restroom. Without realizing, she had left her handphone on the table. Five minutes later, she came out and walked out of the cafe without looking back.
Mary saw the handphone on the table. She quickly told Keith, “Keith, the girl left behind her handphone.”
Keith looked at the handphone. It took his breath away. It was one of the latest models on the market. Keith had always wanted a handphone. But his parents had told him, “You don’t need one. You can always use the house phone.”
He stared at it for some minutes. Then he said slowly, pausing on every word, “I want to take the handphone.”
Mary could not believe her ears. She merely stared at her brother. “You can’t! What if the owner comes to look for it ”
Having made the decision, Keith quickly grabbed the handphone and put it in his schoolbag. Then, he took Mary’s hand and led her out of the cafe quickly.
Once back home, Keith locked his house door with trembling hands. Inside his room, he took out the piece of beauty. Oh, he liked it so much. Now he had his own handphone. Soon, he was polishing it happily.
But Mary told him, “Keith, you cannot keep the handphone. What will you tell Father about this He will ask you how you got the handphone.”
Keith said quickly, “I will say a friend lent it to me.”
Mary said, “Now you are lying too.” Oh dear! When had Keith turned so dishonest
Then Mary saw a house phone number on the plastic cover of the handphone. “This is the girl’s phone number. Why don't we just call this number We will talk to her and ask her to come and take back her handphone.” She was trying to talk some sense into him.
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。
That night, Keith turned over in bed from time to time.
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Mary was very happy to hear that.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________临川二中2024-2025学年度下学期第三次月考
高一年级英语试卷
总分：150分 时间：120分钟
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. Where are the speakers
A. At home B. At office C. At a restaurant
2. How many gifts has the woman received
A. Three B. Five C. Eight
3. Who is the woman
A. A math teacher B. A college student C. A physics professor
4. What kind of party are the speakers attending
A. A birthday party B. A wedding party C. A New Year's party
5. What did the woman like most about her ceremony
A. Dancing B. Using make-up C. Wearing beautiful dress
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Decorating a tree B. Preparing presents C. Playing in the snow
7. What will the man place on the top of the tree
A. The flower B. The star C. The doll
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。
8. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife B. Friends C. Brother and sister
9. How much does the woman have in cash
A. 578 yuan B. 588 yuan C. 666 yuan
10. What will the speakers probably do next
A. Find the happy couple B. Get money at the bank C. Change their clothes
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。
11. When did the march take place in the Zhuang village
A On the Lunar New Year's Eve
B. A week before the Lunar New Year
C. A week after the Lunar New Year
12. What happened when the sky became dark
A. The march started B. The celebration ended C. Fireworks were set off
13. How does the man feel about the woman's experience
A. Interested B. Confused C. Angry
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17四个小题。
14. What do we know about the woman
A. She never watching TV
B. She comes from France
C. She knows much about Thanksgiving
15. How will the speakers begin dinner
A. By eating turkey B. By cooling the food C. By expressing thanks
16. Who is preparing the dinner
A. The man's wife B. The man's mother C. The man's father
17. What is the woman most looking forward to tasting
A. Meats B. Vegetables C. Desserts
听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题。
18. Who was Halloween originally celebrated for
A. The dead B. TV characters C. Children
19. Which is the tradition of Halloween
A. Eating vegetables B. Watching scary movies C. Wearing scary clothes
20. What was the purpose of the original “jack-o-lanterns”
A. To be scary B. To be funny C. To be beautiful
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）
A
Festivals are a great way to experience a destination in a different way. Whether you are looking for a unique cultural difference or the experience of sheer joy, there is something here for everyone in this article.
St. Patrick’s Day
Dublin, Ireland; New York, the USA, March 17th
It has been a cultural and religious celebration held in memory of the death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland, since 1762. On that day, the whole city turns green and many Irish make traditional bread. It is also one of the most fun days of the year, when the whole city turns into a big green party.
South by Southwest (SXSW)
Austin, the USA, March
Founded in 1987, SXSW has been praised by music fans and the media worldwide as one of the top10 music festivals in the world. It is not only a music feast but also dedicated to the combination of technology and films. You can also enjoy free food, drinks and music. Sounds good
King’s Day
Amsterdam, Netherlands, April 27th
King’s Day may well be the best party in Holland and Amsterdam turns a very bright color of orange on April 27th. People celebrate King Willam Alexander’ s birthday with music, street parties, flea markets, and fun fairs. The king himself travels through the country with his family.
Just for Laughs
Montreal, Canada, July 14th—30th
For comedy lovers there is no other festival in the world better than Montreal’ s Just for Laughs. The festival concentrates most of its shows in the Latin Quarter. During the day street performers delight the crowds and at night the city comes alive with comedy all over the city.
1. Which of the four festivals mainly involves music and films
A. St. Patrick’ s Day. B. South by Southwest. C. King’s Day. D. Just for Laughs.
2. What do St. Patrick’s Day and King’s Day have in common
A. They both feature a color. B. They are both religious festivals.
C. They are celebrated in the same month. D. They are in honour of the birthday of a great person.
3. Where can the text be found
A. In a travel journal. B. In an advertisement. C. In a festival guide. D. In an encyclopedia.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C
B
George Gershwin, born in 1898, was one of America's greatest composers. He published his first song when he was eighteen years old. During the next twenty years he wrote more than five hundred songs.
Many of Gershwin's songs were first written for musical plays performed in theatres in New York City. These plays were a popular form of entertainment in the 1920s and 1930s. Many of his songs have remained popular as ever. Over the years they have been sung and played in every possible way — from jazz to country.
In the 1920s there was a debate in the United States about jazz music. Could jazz, some people asked, be considered serious music In 1924 jazz musician and orchestra leader Paul Whiteman decided to organize a special concert to show that jazz was serious music. Gershwin agreed to compose something for the concert before he realized he had just a few weeks to do it. And in that short time, he composed a piece for piano and orchestra which he called Rhapsody in Blue. Gershwin himself played the piano at the concert. The audience were thrilled when they heard his music. It made him world-famous and showed that jazz music could be both serious and popular.
In 1928, Gershwin went to Paris. He applied to study composition with the well-known musician Nadia Boulanger, but she rejected him. She was afraid that classical study would ruin his jazz-influenced style. While there, Gershwin wrote An American in Paris. When it was first performed, critics(评论家) were divided over the music. Some called it happy and full of life, to others it was silly and boring. But it quickly became popular in Europe and the United States. It still remains one of his most famous works.
George Gershwin died in 1937, just days after doctors learned he had brain cancer. He was only thirty-nine years old. Newspapers all over the world reported his death on their front pages.
4. Many of Gershwin's musical works were ______.
A. written about New Yorkers B. composed for Paul Whiteman
C. played mainly in the countryside D. performed in various ways
5. What do we know about the concert organized by Whiteman
A. It attracted more people to theatres B. It proved jazz could be serious music
C. It made Gershwin leader of the orchestra D. It caused a debate among jazz musicians
6. What did Gershwin do during his stay in Paris？
A. He created one of his best works B. He studied with Nadia Boulanger
C. He argued with French critics D. He changed his music style
7. Which of the following best describes Gershwin
A. Talented and productive. B. Serious and boring.
C. Popular and unhappy. D. Friendly and honest.
【答案】4. D 5. B 6. A 7. A
C
Do our genes truly determine how long we live Or do our lifestyle and surroundings have a greater impact on our health The latest study published in Nature Medicine reveals the answer to this question.
Researchers studied data from more than 490,000 people in the UK Biobank. They focused on 45,000 participants whose blood samples were analyzed to measure their physical age compared to their actual age.
“By studying proteins in the blood, we can get an estimation of how quickly or slowly each participant is aging biologically compared to their real age.” says lead researcher Austin Argentieri. This difference, called the “protein age gap,” strongly predicts a person's risk of death rate.
However knowing that age gap is only part of the picture. Equally important is the cause of that gap. To determine that, the researchers analyzed over 100 environmental and lifestyle factors, including income, education, employment, marriage, smoking habits, and exercise routines.
The results were striking. Environment and lifestyle accounted for 17% of people's diseaserelated risk of dying, compared to just 2% for genetics. Of the various environmental exposures, smoking was the riskiest behavior, linked to 21 diseases; social and economic factors were associated with 19 diseases; and a lack of physical activity was linked to 17 diseases.
Positively, according to the research, living with a partner, being employed, and being financially comfortable had the greatest effect on extending lifespan (寿命)。
The research demonstrates changing habits, such as quitting smoking, exercising more, or improving social conditions through policies can greatly reduce health risks.
The researchers think that the study is still on the way. In the future, they recommend looking more closely at multiple factors, including diet, exposure to novel diseases like bird flu, and environmental factors. All of these are potentially powerful influences on lifespan.
8. What does the term “protein age gap” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. The gap caused by genetic factors.
B. The difference between mental and physical age.
C. The difference between biological and real age.
D. The time needed to repair damaged proteins.
9. What is the main finding of the research mentioned in the text
A. Physical activity alone extends lifespan significantly.
B. Genetics plays a critical role in determining disease risks.
C. Protein age gap has no connection with socioeconomic conditions.
D. Environmental factors contribute more to disease risks than genetics.
10. How did researchers come to the conclusion of their research
A. By finding protein age gap and figuring out the cause.
B. By studying and comparing data from the UK Biobank.
C. By studying proteins and dividing them into groups.
D. By analyzing and measuring their blood samples.
11. Which future research direction do the researchers suggest
A. Developing new drugs to slow biological aging.
B. Carrying out policies to forbid smoking completely.
C. Focusing on improving genetic testing accuracy.
D. Exploring the effects of multiple factors on lifespan.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. D
D
The robots are coming! In science fiction that is usually a terrible warning. Even if we know robots are not literally the murderous machines of films in which the inventor loses control of his creation, they can inspire fear. In the real world, they are able to kill off well-pa id jobs in factories and warehouses. However, the latest advances in robotics will bring real and basic benefits.
New “multimodal” AI models combine understanding of language and vision with data. This makes it possible to deal with robots using ordinary words. You can ask a robot what it is able to see or tell it to “pick up the yellow fruit”. Such models in effect allow robots a degree of common sense — in this case, knowing that a nearby banana is a kind of yellow fruit. You can tell a robot to adjust its behaviour simply by changing an instruction, something that would previously have required complex reprogramming.
The new models enable robots to explain the reasoning behind their actions. That is useful when they behave in unexpected or unwelcome ways. So long as robots’ brains are not confusing black boxes, programming and debugging them is fairly straightforward, carefully examining its code and inner systems to check any mistakes. The new models are also less likely to make things up, as the way they perceive things is rooted in observations of the world, and they aim to ensure that cognitive and physical reality match.
Labour markets across the rich world are tight and getting tighter as societies age. Advanced economies will need more automation (自动化) if they are to maintain their standards of living as they are aging rapidly. Without robots to help out, more people may have to work longer and retire later. In the coming years, attitudes could well change from fearing the arrival of robots to wishing that they would get here sooner.
12. In the real world, robots can cause people’s fear mainly because ________.
A. they are often described as murderous machines in films
B. they can take away well-paid jobs in some places
C. they may lose control of their inventors
D. they have a degree of common sense which is unexpected
13. The word “debugging” in paragraph 3 most closely means ________.
A. locating and identifying errors B. controlling a robot’s movements
C. creating new instructions for robots D. predicting future robot behaviors
14. What does the author’s attitude towards robots in an aging society
A. Pessimistic. B. Indifferent. C. Doubtful. D. Approving.
15. Which of the following is the best title for the passage
A. “Robotic Threats: From Fiction to Reality”.
B. “Multimodal AI: Bridging Language and Robotics”.
C. “Aging Populations and the Automation Imperative”.
D. “Shifting Perspectives: Robots as Solutions, Not Threats”.
【答案】12. B 13. A 14. D 15. 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。
Reading nonfiction books can help build determination and establish routines for many people. And this improved lifestyle will reduce their anxiety. When it comes to fiction, on the other hand, people often refuse to accept the idea. ____16____
The important benefit of reading fiction is that it will help change your angles. When you read a self-help book, you often consume a series of lessons with examples and practical advice. ____17____ Fiction, in contrast, gives you access to the struggles, and ideas of various characters. The exchange of information is multi-sided. When considering different angles on an event, you’ll realize you can’t control everything.
____18____ When we’re dealing with daily stress factors, we feel like the world is falling upon us. Characters in novels face challenges, but we as readers are separate from their experiences. As such, we have a bird’s eye view over what’s happening in the story. And this view is what we need to reduce our anxiety in the real world.
Fiction stories help us understand the power of change in both stories and real life. Through stories, you are beginning a journey and witnessing progress in a fictional world. These changes are imaginary. ____19____ The Alchemist, for example, the main character is traveling for months to find a treasure. He believes that finding the prize will give him joy. Throughout his voyage, he experiences many setbacks, and his vision of the treasure changes. The boy’s evolution in The Alchemist reflects life. ____20____ But after many attempts, we realize that our heart wasn’t in it.
A. We want something and we spend years chasing it.
B. But they often mirror events that could happen in real life.
C. We also experience many failures when pursuing our dreams.
D. Consequently, most of the knowledge is passed on one-sidedly.
E. Reading nonfiction is a well-established weapon against anxiety.
F. Fiction gives us a precious chance to see the entire world from distance.
G. In actual fact, reading fiction can also help you overcome your anxiety.
【答案】16. G 17. D 18. F 19. B 20. 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。
As a little kid, I was fascinated by the inner workings of every device in my family’s home. I would spend hours assembling (装配) ____21____ , irons and other household appliances (电器用具), trying to figure out how they worked. Assembly is more like solving a ____22____ than a step-by-step process. Some adults with ____23____ vision were amazed at this, but to me, a blind kid ____24____ the world, it felt perfectly natural. Blindness is a hands-on process.
Decades later, when I studied at the University of California, I faced ____25____ because the campus lacked accessible lab equipment for the disabled — they never ____26____ blind kids to be studying physics. ____27____, I found blind tutors who taught me to ____28____ my own scientific devices. This attempt finally paved the way for me to become an ____29____ inventor and scientist. My personal story sparked my ____30____ to create more tools to help people like me to explore the scientific world.
With this newfound aim, I started reaching out to others who shared my ____31____. Ultimately, we founded a nonprofit organization dedicated to making science accessible to the blind. Today, our nonprofit organization ____32____ the gap for blind students, and the successful stories of our members ____33____ a proof to the power of determination and adaptability.
Just as our society is learning to recognize and ____34____ forms of unequal treatment like racism and sexism, we must also work harder to see and stop disability discrimination (区别对待). Only then can we create a ____35____world for everyone.
21. A. tables B. toys C. furniture D. radios
22. A. adventure B. puzzle C. strategy D. routine
23. A. perfect B. limited C. normal D. sharp
24. A. exploring B. connecting C. changing D. simplifying
25. A. praise B. challenge C. opportunities D. experiments
26. A. imagined B. admitted C. promised D. regretted
27. A. Naturally B. Gradually C. Fortunately D. Occasionally
28. A. borrow B. purchase C. invent D. criticize
29. A. diligent B. modest C. realistic D. outstanding
30. A. ability B. drive C. target D. taste
31. A. sight B. imagination C. opinion D. hope
32. A. crosses B. bridges C. links D. fills
33. A. serve as B. take up C. work out D. prepare for
34. A. put off B. call out C. set out D. turn out
35. A. divided B. secret C. fair D. quiet
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. B 26. A 27. C 28. C 29. D 30. B 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. B 35. C
第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese farmers observed a special festival on Sept 23, 2023. _____36_____ (know) as the Chinese Farmer’s Harvest Festival, this event happens every year on the autumn equinox (秋分). It’s a time _____37_____ (honor) the hard work of farmers and celebrate their achievements. It also highlights the important role that farmers _____38_____ (play) in the past three decades.
As _____39_____ country with a large population, China considers solving the food security issue as a top priority (头等大事). Over the last decade, the country’s grain production has consistently (持续地) increased, _____40_____(enable) China to provide help for other countries and regions. On the global scale, China has put more effort than any other country, _____41_____ helps developing countries to work with each other. Other countries’ ______42______ (recognize) of China’s agricultural development can be summarized in two points. First, they respect China’s ability to address _____43_____ (it) own food security. Second, they treat China as their “true friends”, because China has made great contributions ____44____ global food security.
Food insecurity is _____45_____ (basic) caused by imbalanced development worldwide. On this matter, actions speak louder than words.
【答案】36. Known
37. to honor
38. have played
39. a 40. enabling
41. which 42. recognition
43. its 44. to
45. basically
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节：应用文（满分15分）
46. “世界读书日”即将到来，你校要举办一场读书活动。请你用英文写一篇文章，向同学们推荐你最喜欢的一本书，内容包括以下要点：
1. 书籍简介；2. 推荐理由
注意：
1. 词数100左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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【答案】One possible version:
With World Book Day approaching, I’d like to recommend my favorite book, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Set in the 1930s American South, the story follows Atticus Finch, a lawyer defending a black man falsely accused of a crime. Through the eyes of his young daughter Scout, the novel explores themes of justice, compassion, and moral growth.
I recommend this book because it challenges readers to confront prejudice and embrace empathy. Atticus’s unwavering integrity and Scout’s innocent yet insightful observations make the story both thought-provoking and heartwarming. It’s a timeless classic that encourages us to question societal norms and stand up for what is right.
第二节 读后续写（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，使之构成一个完整的短文。续写词数应为150左右。
One afternoon after school, Mary and her brother, Keith, were eating at a cafe near their home. That afternoon, they had to share their table with another person. That person was a young lady in her twenties. After eating, she went to the restroom. Without realizing, she had left her handphone on the table. Five minutes later, she came out and walked out of the cafe without looking back.
Mary saw the handphone on the table. She quickly told Keith, “Keith, the girl left behind her handphone.”
Keith looked at the handphone. It took his breath away. It was one of the latest models on the market. Keith had always wanted a handphone. But his parents had told him, “You don’t need one. You can always use the house phone.”
He stared at it for some minutes. Then he said slowly, pausing on every word, “I want to take the handphone.”
Mary could not believe her ears. She merely stared at her brother. “You can’t! What if the owner comes to look for it ”
Having made the decision, Keith quickly grabbed the handphone and put it in his schoolbag. Then, he took Mary’s hand and led her out of the cafe quickly.
Once back home, Keith locked his house door with trembling hands. Inside his room, he took out the piece of beauty. Oh, he liked it so much. Now he had his own handphone. Soon, he was polishing it happily.
But Mary told him, “Keith, you cannot keep the handphone. What will you tell Father about this He will ask you how you got the handphone.”
Keith said quickly, “I will say a friend lent it to me.”
Mary said, “Now you are lying too.” Oh dear! When had Keith turned so dishonest
Then Mary saw a house phone number on the plastic cover of the handphone. “This is the girl’s phone number. Why don't we just call this number We will talk to her and ask her to come and take back her handphone.” She was trying to talk some sense into him.
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。
That night, Keith turned over in bed from time to time.
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Mary was very happy to hear that.
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【答案】
That night, Keith turned over in bed from time to time. The shiny new handphone in his drawer felt like a heavy stone weighing on his conscience. Images of the girl’s anxious face kept flashing in his mind — what if she needed the phone for an emergency What if she cried over losing it Guilt twisted in his stomach, and he sat up abruptly, staring at the moonlight streaming through the window. Finally, he whispered to the darkness, “I have to give it back.”
Mary was very happy to hear that. She hugged Keith tightly and pointed to the phone number on the cover. “Let’s call her right now — she might still be awake worrying!” she urged. Half an hour later, the girl arrived at their doorstep, tears in her eyes. As she thanked them profusely, Keith placed the phone in her hands, his face warm but his heart lighter. Later, he found a small sticker in his bag from the girl: “Kindness shines brighter than any phone.” He smiled, realizing true happiness came not from possession, but from doing what was right.
