浙江省台金七校2024-2025学年高二下学期4月期中英语试题
一、听力选择题
1．Why is the woman nervous
A．She is going to do a presentation.
B．She is going to meet her new boss.
C．She has to finish her work by 3:00 p.m..
2．At which place will the speakers probably eat lunch
A．A park. B．The office. C．A restaurant.
3．What did Frank do when he passed the woman’s house today
A．He ignored her.
B．He waved to her.
C．He smiled at her.
4．What is the main topic of the conversation
A．A film. B．A designer. C．A museum.
5．How will the man get home from school today
A．By riding his bike.
B．By getting a ride from his coach.
C．By being picked up by his mother.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．Where are the speakers probably
A．At home. B．At a mall. C．At a park.
7．What does the man suggest Jill do
A．Go camping.
B．Go for a walk.
C．Go to see her friends.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What does the woman usually do with her paper cups
A．She throws them in the recycling bin.
B．She leaves them for others to clean up.
C．She disposes of them in the regular trash.
9．What does the woman think about recycling cups
A．It is something everyone should do.
B．It can be a very profitable business.
C．It plays a small part in environmental protection.
10．What will the speakers work on together
A．A letter. B．A video. C．A newspaper.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Husband and wife.
B．Boss and employee.
C．House owner and house buyer.
12．How much do the speakers plan to spend on housing
A．$500. B．$1,000. C．$2,000.
13．What does the woman consider first
A．Good views. B．Big bedrooms. C．A study.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14．What is Chris’ job
A．A show host. B．A scientist. C．An astronaut.
15．What has Doctor Wang’s team recently received
A．A picture of a new lab.
B．A picture of a black hole.
C．A picture of a new telescope.
16．Why is the image exciting
A．It means a new galaxy will be found.
B．It indicates humans can reach more galaxies.
C．It proves the guess about the Milky Way galaxy is right.
17．What will the speakers do next
A．Look at the image.
B．Visit Doctor Wang’s lab.
C．Introduce another breakthrough.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18．What did President Ulysses S. Grant do for Yellowstone National Park
A．He gave it a name.
B．He signed a law to protect it.
C．He made it larger than before.
19．Which is the most favored activity in Yellowstone according to the speaker
A．Bird-watching. B．Camping. C．Hiking.
20．What is located under Yellowstone Lake
A．A grassland. B．A mountain. C．A volcano.
二、阅读理解
The 4 Most Extreme Things You Can Do in Canada
Canada boasts thrilling adventures across its diverse landscapes — towering mountains, rushing rivers, and vast forests — along with urban challenges. Here are some of the most extreme things you can do in Tower Edge Walk, Toronto
For many visitors, peering down from the CN Tower’s sky-high glass observation decks is thrilling enough. But for true adventure seekers, the CN Tower Edge Walk offers an unparalleled experience. Scary and exhilarating, this 90-minute adventure lets you lean over the edge while secured to a belt, offering breathtaking 360-degree views of Toronto.West Coast Trail, Vancouver Island
This famous 75km trail in British Columbia is one of Canada’s most challenging hikes. Walking through forests and along beaches, hikers are recommended to carry everything they need, from food to equipment. Only 52 people can start the trail each day from May to September, so you’ll need to book ahead. The week-long journey is tough but offers beautiful ocean views and a real sense of achievement.Ice Hotel, Quebec
This unique hotel is entirely constructed from ice and rebuilt each winter. Maintaining a steady -5℃, it features an ice bar, outdoor hot tubs (浴缸), and solid ice beds, offering guests an unforgettable Arctic adventure.Leviathan Roller Coaster, Toronto
As Canada’s tallest (93m) and fastest (148km/h) roller coaster, Leviathan at Canada’s Wonderland offers an exciting 3.5-minute ride. Its innovative engineering ensures maximum thrills with complete safety, making it a must-try for adventure seekers.
These extraordinary Canadian adventures promise not just adrenaline (肾上腺素) rushes, but lifelong memories — book your journey today and discover why Canada is the ultimate playground for thrill-seekers!
21．What do we know about the West Coast Trail
A．It takes a day to complete.
B．It is accessible to all hikers.
C．It requires physical toughness.
D．It mainly features urban views.
22．Which destination is ideal for travelers seeking polar adventures
A．West Coast Trail. B．Quebec Ice Hotel.
C．CN Tower Edge Walk. D．Leviathan Roller Coaster.
23．What do the four extreme adventures have in common
A．Leg-testing hikes.
B．Head-spinning altitude.
C．Pulse-racing experiences.
D．Eye-catching landscapes.
Late one night in July 2020 in Reykjavik, Haraldur Thorleifsson was wandering around the city’s main shopping street with his family. Shortly after moving back to Iceland from the United States, they were jet-lagged and couldn’t sleep. During their walk, his three-year-old son wanted a drink from a corner store, but Thorleifsson couldn’t enter due to a 20-centimeter step blocking his access to the store.
Born with muscular dystrophy (肌肉萎缩症), Thorleifsson has used a wheelchair since age 25. As he waited outside the shop for his wife and children, he recalled, “I thought about how strange it is that we separate families in this way. I thought about all the times I wasn’t able to join my friends at restaurants and stores that are inaccessible.” Having lived worldwide as a designer, he had witnessed first-hand how different cities consider and plan for accessibility, from ramps (斜坡) and sidewalks to public transportation.
In 2021, he launched Ramp Up Reykjavik, a non-profit aiming to build 100 permanent ramps in the city within a year. Unlike mobile and temporary solutions in other cities, these ramps are permanent structures that match the artistic style of the buildings, making them appear as if they’ve always been there. With government funding and sponsors, the project expanded nationwide, targeting 1,500 ramps by 2026.
Iceland’s president praised Thorleifsson’s work, calling him a role model for inclusivity. Named Iceland’s Person of the Year in 2022, Thorleifsson also runs a cafe, cinema, and a co-working space. Thorleifsson is proud that Ramp Up has motivated others to act. He recently met a woman who was inspired to build a ramp at her home, allowing her friend of 30 years who uses a wheel chair to easily visit.
“Equal access isn’t a reality yet,” Thorleifsson says, “but change starts with one person.”
24．What inspired Thorleifsson to start the Ramp Up Reykjavik project
A．His son’s difficulty in finding a drink.
B．His ambition to gain national recognition.
C．His personal experience with inaccessible spaces.
D．His dissatisfaction with the city’s transport system.
25．How are the ramps built by Ramp Up Reykjavik different from those in other cities
A．They are temporary and mobile.
B．They are funded by foreign organizations.
C．They are primarily for public transportation.
D．They are consistent with the buildings’ design.
26．Which of the following best describes the impact of the program
A．Far-reaching. B．Profit-making.
C．Short-lived. D．Area-limited.
27．What message does Thorleifsson want to convey through his work
A．Technological solutions are the ultimate answer.
B．Certain restrictions in public areas are unavoidable.
C．Governments should take charge of public projects.
D．Individuals should take the initiative to create change.
Extreme heat seems to quicken biological ageing in older people, suggesting that it could raise the risk of age-related diseases. “This is one of the first large-scale studies to link long-term heat exposure to biological ageing in humans,” says Eun Young Choi at the University of Southern California. “Older adults living in areas with more extreme heat days aged biologically faster than those in cooler regions.”
Choi and her colleagues analyzed genetic data from blood samples of 3,600 Americans aged 56 and older. They estimated each participant’s biological age using three so-called epigenetic (表观遗传的) clocks, which involves looking at patterns of chemical tags (标签) on DNA．These patterns change as we get older and such changes have been linked to age-related diseases. The researchers also examined daily air temperature readings taken within a few kilometres of where participants lived for the six years before blood samples were taken. They found that, for roughly every 200 days with temperatures reaching at least 32.2℃ (90°F) over six years, biological age increased by up to 3.5 months on average. Similar findings were reported in earlier studies from Taiwan and Germany, adding to the growing evidence of this global association.
However, experts like Austin Argentieri at Harvard warn that epigenetic clocks alone cannot fully predict the ageing process or people’s risk of diseases. While the results are convincing, some scientists argue that genes may play a larger role than environmental factors in ageing.“Individual resilience varies widely,” said Argentieri. “We need more research to connect heat exposure,biological ageing,and actual health outcomes.” The study also did not account for factors like air conditioning use or time spent outdoors, which could significantly change personal heat exposure.
The finding holds critical significance, especially as climate change increases heatwaves. Urban planning solutions, such as expanding green spaces to relieve the “heat island”effect in cities, could minimize risks. Identifying disadvantaged populations might also promote policies like government-funded cooling systems or tailored heat warnings.
As temperatures rise globally, understanding heat’s hidden effects on health grows urgent. This study highlights how our environment may shape not just our comfort — but our very biology. While debates continue, one message is clear: extreme heat is more than a temporary discomfort; it could quietly accelerate the clock within us.
28．What did the researchers find about extreme heat
A．It affects people aged 56 and older.
B．It speeds up biological ageing in seniors.
C．It reduces the risk of age-related diseases.
D．It has no long-term impact on human cells.
29．How did Choi’s team conduct their research on heat and ageing
A．By analyzing DNA changes in blood.
B．By measuring body temperatures daily.
C．By comparing aging rates across countries.
D．By tracking participants’ medical histories.
30．What can be inferred about the limitations of the study according to Argentieri
A．The study over-relied on epigenetic clocks.
B．The data on air temperature was inaccurate.
C．The sample was insufficient for conclusions.
D．The researchers overlooked environmental factors.
31．Based on the research findings, which practical solution would be recommended
A．Funding research on anti-ageing drugs.
B．Providing heat relief for those in need.
C．Identifying green spaces in urban areas.
D．Adapting DNA to enhance heat tolerance.
With climate change threatening traditional agriculture and nearly 700 million people facing hunger worldwide, scientists are developing innovative solutions. One promising technology — Electro-agriculture — enables plants to grow without sunlight by using electricity to transform carbon dioxide and water into nutrients.
The process, developed by Professor Feng Jiao’s team, involves two key steps: first transforming CO into CO, then turning it into acetate (醋酸盐) — a substance plants can use for growth. This breakthrough allows crops to develop independently of photosynthesis (光合作用) . Electro-agriculture systems are designed as multi-story buildings. Solar panels on the roof generate electricity for the nutrient production process, while plants grow on lower floors. Early experiments have successfully grown mushrooms and algae, with current trials focusing on vegetables like lettuce and tomatoes.
One promising application is its potential to ease food insecurity, particularly in regions where traditional agriculture fails. “We hope the technology can be employed in locations where traditional agriculture is very difficult,” Jiao says. “Particularly concerning is climate change —places that used to be good land for growing things may not be possible in the future, so this may become a way to stabilize the food supply to the world.”
But some experts are skeptical of Electro-agriculture’s ability to be a large-scale solution to food insecurity. According to Harold van Es, an expert on soil and water management at Cornell University, the effectiveness of this technology is “up in the air.” “Does it actually solve a problem, or is it just a novel way of growing plants ” he asks. “It’s not going to solve the global food shortage issues because it’s too complex and probably too inefficient from a financial perspective. “In fact, the technology requires enormous amounts of energy: feeding the entire U.S. population using Electro-agriculture would require five times the current electricity consumption of the entire U.S.. What’s more, many crops also require genetic adjustments to effectively use acetate. Additionally, public acceptance of food grown this way remains uncertain.
Despite the challenges, researchers remain optimistic about the future of Electro-agriculture. As Jiao and his team continue to improve the technology, they are hopeful that within the next two years, they will achieve “significant development in the field”.
32．What is one major advantage of Electro-agriculture mentioned in the text
A．It replaces traditional farming with lower costs.
B．It removes the need for carbon dioxide in plant growth.
C．It sustains crop growth without relying on photosynthesis.
D．It produces higher yields than existing agricultural method.
33．Which challenge is NOT mentioned for Electro-agriculture
A．The crops need genetic adjustment.
B．The crops could become less nutritious.
C．The public may resist this growing method.
D．The system requires substantial power demand.
34．What does the underlined phrase “up in the air” in paragraph 4 mean
A．Already proven. B．Potentially promising.
C．Widely accepted. D．Still undecided.
35．Which of the following is the best title for the passage
A．Can Electric Farming Feed the Future
B．How Can Solar Panels Solve World Hunger
C．The End of Traditional Farming: A New Era Begins.
D．From Sunlight to Electricity: An Agriculture Revolution.
Talk to people you disagree with
Everyone occasionally has disagreements with friends or family members. Sometimes these disagreements are about simple things, like which restaurant makes the best pizza. Other times, they may be about more serious topics, like events happening in the world. 36 Here’s how.
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You may find that you can’t change the other person’s mind, and they may not change yours. Still, look for points you do agree on. You may also gain a better understanding of each other’s opinion. In the end, it’s worth the effort because healthy communication builds strong relationships and communities.See their perspective
Even if you don’t share someone’s point of view, you can still listen to what they have to say. Show that you’re paying attention by listening attentively without interrupting them. Think about how their life experiences may be different from yours, which gives them a different perspective. 38 You can start by saying, “OK. If I understand you, you are saying...”Use respectful language
When someone has an opinion you don’t agree with, it can be easy to dismiss it — especially if it’s on a subject you’re passionate about. Some people shoot down others’ opinions by using irony or attacking the person’s judgment. 39 . Instead, focus on speaking calmly. Start with statements that begin with “I” instead of “You”. For example, you might lead your opinion with “I feel” or “I see this another way”.Stick to the facts
If you have a strong opinion, you can make a better case for it with facts instead of feelings. Start by asking if you can share your opinion. Then relax your shoulders and say what you would like to say in a calm voice. 40 . Then give the person a chance to respond.
A．Change the topic.
B．Find common ground.
C．If interrupted, politely ask for your turn to speak.
D．Avoid using insulting adjectives, like “stupid” or “ridiculous”.
E．Stay calm and patient, even if the conversation becomes heated.
F．Another way to show you’re listening is by repeating what they said.
G．Disagreements can be tough, but you can make conversations more productive.
三、完形填空
Callie Clemens received an emergency message on her Facebook page at around 11 p. m. last July 26th.
A tiny black puppy had been 41 rushing across a road in Spring Branch, Houston and 42 from a nearby storm drain (下水道) suggested more were 43 down there.
As an animal lover, Clemens 44 to the scene. She grabbed her son’s toy flashlight from her car, 45 the drain cover and wormed down. “I was not 46 to go into the 47 . But somebody’s got to do it.” she admitted.
Then, Clemens 48 through about 10 feet of a 24-inch-wide tunnel 49 she reached an area where she could crouch and search. She pointed her 50 and saw two sets of eyes looking at her. Then the dogs 51 . Around midnight, staffers from the local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)arrived and 52 Clemens, trying to track down the dogs.
They were not able to find the two dogs that Clemens had seen underground, 53 they did find a female black puppy outside under a dustbin. Besides, early the next morning, a tiny black-and-white pup was seen running out of the tunnel, which the SPCA 54 later. However, Clemens wouldn’t give up because there was still one dog left underground. But the fact that Clemens found an exit hole and had stopped hearing the dog’s cries makes her 55 that the puppy had found its way out. “Once she becomes focused on a rescue situation,she is unstoppable,” commented a staff of SPCA．
41．A．caught B．watched C．spotted D．chased
42．A．puppies B．messages C．cries D．water
43．A．stuck B．abused C．hidden D．buried
44．A．ran B．walked C．drove D．flew
45．A．moved B．removed C．pushed D．broke
46．A．fearing B．struggling C．pretending D．expecting
47．A．cover B．drain C．car D．dustbin
48．A．marched B．jumped C．swam D．squeezed
49．A．before B．after C．because D．although
50．A．finger B．phone C．flashlight D．camera
51．A．ran off B．slipped over C．stood by D．stormed in
52．A．led B．joined C．rescued D．accompanied
53．A．or B．and C．so D．but
54．A．brought up B．took in C．cared about D．drove away
55．A．worried B．proud C．shocked D．confident
四、语法填空
阅读下列短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
For those traveling to the Bingling Temple Grottoes in Gansu province, the journey 56 (it) is an experience. The recommended way 57 (reach) the temple is to take a shuttle boat, which allow visitors to see 58 natural wonder of the clear green water of the Yellow River merging with the yellow currents of the Tao River.
As the boats approach, the mountains on either side close in, 59 (reveal) a red sandstone Danxia landscape and forming the backdrop for Bingling Temple Grottoes. For more than a thousand years, people carved stories and beliefs into the mountains with a level of craftsmanship matching the magnificence of nature.
Located in the cliffs above the temple’s biggest Buddha statue, Cave 169 is the earliest dated grotto in China, 60 the style of sculpture and the imagery allow scholars to track the route of the spread of Buddhism in ancient China.
In order to reach it, visitors must climb several flights of 61 (wood) stairs beside the statue. However, the structures at Bingling Temple were destroyed during the wars of the late Qing Dynasty.
It wasn’t until after the founding of the People’s Republic of China 62 efforts were made to restore the grottoes. In 1955, an institute was established for their 63 (preserve), and in 1961, the site was declared as a national key cultural heritage protection unit. In recent years, a series 64 conservation projects funded by national-and-provincial-level funds 65 (conduct) to restore the grottoes.
五、书信写作
66．假定你是李华，你所在城市的博物馆正在策划一场“云游博物馆奇妙周”的线上活动以庆祝“国际博物馆日”。请给你的美国朋友Jim 写一封推介信，内容包括：
1. 推介理由；2. 活动内容。
云游博物馆奇妙周Digital Museum Adventure Week
注意：
1. 词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Jim,
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Yours,
Li Hua
六、书面表达
67．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
This past summer, I joined my sister's family for their annual Adirondack vacation in a rented cottage on a lake, the same place my family has stayed since I was a little kid. There are plenty of activities to keep everyone busy: swimming, fishing and sand castle building on the beach.
By the third day, I had noticed that my ten-year-old niece, Jannie, had spent most of her time watching cable TV and browsing through the gift shops in town. Not exactly the wilderness experience I remembered from my youth. So, at dinner, I told Jannie we should hike to the top of the mountain across the lake the following morning, which was called Rocky Point because the peak is bare and rock-covered.
"Well." replied Jannie, "Tomorrow there are some shows on the Disney Channel, so I'm going to be pretty busy."
"When your mother and I used to come here when we were your age, we were too busy swimming and hiking up mountains."
"Sounds more like punishment than a vacation." She shrugged her shoulders. "Besides, I don't think I can walk that far."
When I said it only took a half-hour of steady walking to get to the top. She grumbled, "Fine, I'll go." I knew she was agreeing just to shut me up, but I would take anything I could get.
The next morning was a perfect day for a hike, with sunshine and clear skies. I got up early and took some sandwiches and water bottles, which I tucked into my backpack along with the bug spray and the camera.
Jannie came shuffling downstairs, sighed dramatically, rolled her eyes and announced in a very unenthusiastic, robot-like voice. "I'm ready to go hiking, Uncle David." Anyway, we climbed into my car and drove to the trailhead about ten minutes away. As we stood at the edge of the parking lot and looked down the shaded trail that led into the woods. "I am still not sure this is a good idea, but if you and Mom could do it, I can too, I guess."
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。
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For the moment she was determined to start our journey.
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A while later we did it to the top.
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1．A
【原文】M: Don’t forget that we have a meeting at 3:00 p.m.. All the offices from around the world are joining it.
W: I know. I’m so nervous to give a presentation in front of so many people.
2．B
【原文】M: Hey, come into the main office! The boss has bought us fried noodles from that nice restaurant near the park, to celebrate finishing the project!
W: I wish I’d known! I’ve brought sandwiches.
M: Don’t worry, just put them in the fridge. You can eat them later!
3．A
【原文】W: What’s wrong with Frank He always waves when he passes my house, but he even didn’t look at me today.
M: Maybe he has a lot on his mind. He did smile the last time I saw him.
W: He’s usually very friendly. It’s not like him to ignore me.
4．C
【原文】M: I saw a news report that said the film museum is one of the most modern buildings in that city.
W: Yes,that’s right. It was designed by a very famous designer and there’s still a lot to be done to finish it.
5．B
【原文】M: Hi, Mom. I didn’t ride my bike to school, but my coach said he would drive me home after the running practice.
W: Oh, I almost forgot to pick you up. Please say thank you to Coach Vince for doing that!
6．A 7．B
【原文】M: Are you still sleeping, Jill I’m disappointed in you.
W: But it’s a cold, rainy day, Dad. It’s perfect for sleeping,isn’t it
M: I guess so. But is that really how you want to spend your time When I was your age, I was always at the park with my friends.
W: Well, my friends are all at that math camp. What do you think I should be doing
M: I don’t know. You’re young, and you have so much energy. Why not go to the mall across the street and take a walk there
8．C 9．C 10．B
【原文】M: I notice you always throw your paper cup in the normal bin instead of the recycling one.
W: Because I don’t believe recycling cups makes a big difference.
M: But if everyone recycles paper products, we won’t need to cut down that many trees.
W: But there are always some trees grown to be cut down for wood and paper. What we should do is plant more trees.
M: I think you’re wrong about recycling, but you’re right about planting trees.You should write a letter to the newspaper.
W: I think it’s better to make a video and put it on social media.
M: Why don’t you do that You have millions of followers.
W: Well, would you like to join me
M: Sure!
11．A 12．A 13．C
【原文】W: I like this house, but I’m worried we won’t have enough money to pay the rent each month.
M: Don’t worry about that. Once we get the business up and running, we’ll have more than enough.
W: Honey, I trust you. But before our business gets up, we’d better find an affordable house. Just in case we run into difficulties.
M: You’re right. Let’s see. Now this house is $1000 per month, which doubles the amount of money we’re planning to spend on housing.
W: Yes, but it is really a good house. I love this big bedroom for our kids.
M: Yeah. And this house really has a good view. Well, I guess we need to narrow down our options now. Houses with good views are definitely much more expensive.
W: Yeah, the only thing I really care about in the house is a study, since that is the place where we can get our business growing.
14．A 15．B 16．C 17．A
【原文】M: Today on the show we have Doctor Wang.
W: Thanks for having me, Chris. I love watching your show.
M: Thank you. So why don’t you tell our audience what you do for a living
W: I’m a scientist who studies objects in space.
M: And you recently made a big discovery. Is that right
W: Yes, using the new Event Horizon Telescope, we now have a clear image of a black hole.
M: Not just any black hole, but the one at the center of our galaxy.
W: Yes, exactly. We have always thought there was a black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy, but now we have proof. It’s so exciting!
M: Yeah, it sure is. So what will you do now
W: We will continue to take more images and study them to see what else we can find out about this black hole.
M: I’ve started hoping you’ll come back and share new breakthroughs with our audience next time. But before that, I can’t wait any longer to see the image you’ve got. Is it with you
W: Oh, no, I left it in our lab. Ha-ha, I’m joking. Here we go.…
18．B 19．B 20．C
【原文】The United States has many beautiful national parks. But the most beautiful of them all is Yellowstone National Park. Its name was taken from the Yellowstone River, which flows through the park. Most of Yellowstone is located in Wyoming, but small parts extend into Montana and Idaho. The park’s protection was signed into law on March 1st, 1872, by President Ulysses S. Grant. It was the first national park in the U.S. and was widely considered to be the first in the world. Doing some outdoor activities in Yellowstone always tops most Americans’ must-do lists, such as hiking and bird-watching. But among all of these activities, camping is the most popular one. The main attraction of the park is a waterfall in Wyoming. Tourists can also enjoy great views of lakes, mountains, colorful rocks, and grasslands across the park. Yellowstone Lake is one of the largest lakes in North America, and it rests on top of the Yellowstone Caldera, an active volcano that is also the largest super volcano on the continent. The park is also an amazing place to see wildlife like bears, wolves, and deer. Yellowstone is one of the most popular national park destinations in the U.S.
21．C 22．B 23．C
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍加拿大四项极限活动，包括多伦多塔边缘漫步、西海岸步道徒步等，邀游客体验刺激，留下难忘回忆。
21．细节理解题。根据第三段“Walking through forests and along beaches, hikers are recommended to carry everything they need, from food to equipment. Only 52 people can start the trail each day from May to September, so you’ll need to book ahead. The week-long journey is tough but offers beautiful ocean views and a real sense of achievement.(徒步旅行者穿过森林和海滩时，建议他们携带所需的一切，从食物到设备。从5月到9月，每天只有52人可以开始徒步旅行，所以你需要提前预订。为期一周的旅程很艰难，但可以欣赏到美丽的海景和真正的成就感)”可知，西海岸步道需要体力上的坚韧。故选C。
22．细节理解题。根据第四段“This unique hotel is entirely constructed from ice and rebuilt each winter. Maintaining a steady -5℃, it features an ice bar, outdoor hot tubs (浴缸), and solid ice beds, offering guests an unforgettable Arctic adventure.(这家独特的酒店完全由冰建造，每年冬天都会重建。保持稳定的零下5摄氏度，它设有冰吧、户外热水浴缸和实心冰床，为客人提供难忘的北极冒险体验)”可知，魁北克冰酒店是寻求极地冒险的理想之地。故选B。
23．细节理解题。根据第一段“Canada boasts thrilling adventures across its diverse landscapes(加拿大在其多样的景观中拥有惊险刺激的冒险活动)”以及对四个项目的描述：CN Tower Edge Walk中“Scary and exhilarating(既可怕又令人兴奋)”；West Coast Trail中“The week-long journey is tough(为期一周的旅程很艰难)”；Ice Hotel中“offering guests an unforgettable Arctic adventure(为客人提供难忘的北极冒险体验)”；Leviathan Roller Coaster中“Its innovative engineering ensures maximum thrills with complete safety(其创新的工程设计确保在完全安全的情况下带来最大的刺激)”可知，这四项极限冒险的共同之处是都能带来令人心跳加速的体验。故选C。
24．C 25．D 26．A 27．D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Thorleifsson因自身残疾经历发起Ramp Up Reykjavik项目，建造永久性坡道并产生深远影响的故事。
24．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Born with muscular dystrophy (肌肉萎缩症), Thorleifsson has used a wheelchair since age 25. As he waited outside the shop for his wife and children, he recalled, “I thought about how strange it is that we separate families in this way. I thought about all the times I wasn’t able to join my friends at restaurants and stores that are inaccessible.”(Thorleifsson生来就患有肌肉萎缩症，从25岁起就开始坐轮椅。他在商店外等妻子和孩子时回忆道：“我觉得这样把一家人分开很奇怪。我想起了那些我因为无法进入的餐厅和商店而不能和朋友们一起的时刻。”)”可知，Thorleifsson自身在无障碍空间方面的不便经历激发了他发起Ramp Up Reykjavik项目的灵感。故选C。
25．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Unlike mobile and temporary solutions in other cities, these ramps are permanent structures that match the artistic style of the buildings, making them appear as if they’ve always been there.(与其他城市的移动和临时解决方案不同，这些坡道是永久性结构，与建筑物的艺术风格相匹配，使它们看起来好像一直都在那里)”可知，Ramp Up Reykjavik建造的坡道与建筑物的设计相匹配，不同于其他城市的移动和临时解决方案。故选D。
26．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“Iceland’s president praised Thorleifsson’s work, calling him a role model for inclusivity. Named Iceland’s Person of the Year in 2022, Thorleifsson also runs a cafe, cinema, and a co-working space. Thorleifsson is proud that Ramp Up has motivated others to act. He recently met a woman who was inspired to build a ramp at her home, allowing her friend of 30 years who uses a wheel chair to easily visit.(冰岛总统赞扬了Thorleifsson的工作，称他是包容性的榜样。Thorleifsson在2022年被评为冰岛年度人物，他还经营着一家咖啡馆、一家电影院和一个共享工作空间。Thorleifsson很自豪Ramp Up激励了其他人行动起来。他最近遇到一位女士，这位女士受到启发，在自己家里建造了一个坡道，让她坐了30年轮椅的朋友可以轻松来访)”可推知，该项目的影响是深远的。故选A。
27．推理判断题。根据最后一段““Equal access isn’t a reality yet,” Thorleifsson says, “but change starts with one person.”(Thorleifsson说：“平等进入还没有成为现实，但改变要从一个人开始。”)”可推知，Thorleifsson想传达的信息是个人应该主动去创造改变。故选D。
28．B 29．A 30．A 31．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。研究发现极端高温似加速老年人生物衰老，虽存争议与局限，但凸显应对高温对健康影响的紧迫性。
28．细节理解题。根据第一段“Extreme heat seems to quicken biological ageing in older people, suggesting that it could raise the risk of age-related diseases.(极端高温似乎会加速老年人的生物衰老，这表明它可能会增加患与年龄相关疾病的风险。)”可知，研究人员发现极端高温会加速老年人的生物衰老。故选B。
29．细节理解题。根据第二段“Choi and her colleagues analyzed genetic data from blood samples of 3,600 Americans aged 56 and older. They estimated each participant’s biological age using three so-called epigenetic (表观遗传的) clocks, which involves looking at patterns of chemical tags (标签) on DNA.(Choi和她的同事分析了3600名56岁及以上美国人的血液样本中的遗传数据。他们使用三种所谓的表观遗传时钟来估计每个参与者的生物年龄，这涉及到观察DNA上的化学标签模式。)”可知，Choi的团队通过分析血液中的DNA变化来进行研究。故选A。
30．推理判断题。根据第三段“However, experts like Austin Argentieri at Harvard warn that epigenetic clocks alone cannot fully predict the ageing process or people’s risk of diseases.(然而，像哈佛大学的奥斯汀 阿真蒂耶里这样的专家警告说，仅表观遗传时钟不能完全预测衰老过程或人们患病的风险。)”可知，阿真蒂耶里认为这项研究过度依赖表观遗传时钟。故选A。
31．推理判断题。根据第四段“Identifying disadvantaged populations might also promote policies like government-funded cooling systems or tailored heat warnings.(确定弱势群体也可能会推动像政府资助的降温系统或量身定制的高温预警这样的政策。)”可知，根据研究结论，会推荐为有需要的人提供散热措施。故选B。
32．C 33．B 34．D 35．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了电农业这一新兴技术，它通过电力将二氧化碳和水转化为植物生长所需的养分，使植物生长不再依赖光合作用，有望缓解全球粮食不安全问题，但同时也面临着一些挑战。
32．细节理解题。根据第二段“This breakthrough allows crops to develop independently of photosynthesis.(这一突破使作物能够不依赖光合作用而生长。)”可知，电农业的一个主要优势是它使作物生长不依赖光合作用。故选C。
33．细节理解题。根据第四段“What’s more, many crops also require genetic adjustments to effectively use acetate. Additionally, public acceptance of food grown this way remains uncertain. In fact, the technology requires enormous amounts of energy: feeding the entire U.S. population using Electro-agriculture would require five times the current electricity consumption of the entire U.S.(更重要的是，许多农作物还需要进行基因调整，才能有效地利用醋酸盐。此外，公众对这种种植方式生产的食品的接受程度仍不确定。事实上，这项技术需要大量的能源：用电农业养活整个美国人口将需要目前美国全国用电量的五倍。)”可知，文中提到电农业面临的挑战包括农作物需要基因调整、公众可能会抵制这种种植方法、该系统需要大量的电力需求，但未提到农作物可能会变得不那么有营养。故选B。
34．词句猜测题。根据上文“some experts are skeptical of Electro-agriculture’s ability to be a large-scale solution to food insecurity(一些专家对电农业在大规模解决粮食安全问题方面的能力表示怀疑。)”以及下文“Does it actually solve a problem, or is it just a novel way of growing plants (它真的能解决问题吗，还是仅仅是一种新颖的植物种植方式呢？)”可知，专家对电农业作为解决粮食不安全问题的大规模解决方案持怀疑态度，不确定它是否真的能解决问题。由此可知，up in the air意思是“悬而未决的，不确定的”，D选项“Still undecided”（仍然未决定的）符合文意。故选D。
35．主旨大意题。通读全文，并根据第一段“With climate change threatening traditional agriculture and nearly 700 million people facing hunger worldwide, scientists are developing innovative solutions. One promising technology — Electro-agriculture — enables plants to grow without sunlight by using electricity to transform carbon dioxide and water into nutrients.(随着气候变化威胁到传统农业，全球近7亿人面临饥饿，科学家们正在开发创新的解决方案。一项有前途的技术——电农业——利用电力将二氧化碳和水转化为养分，使植物能够在没有阳光的情况下生长。)”和第四段“some experts are skeptical of Electro-agriculture’s ability to be a large-scale solution to food insecurity(一些专家对电农业在大规模解决粮食安全问题方面的能力表示怀疑。)”以及“Does it actually solve a problem, or is it just a novel way of growing plants (它真的能解决问题吗，还是仅仅是一种新颖的植物种植方式呢？)”可知，文章主要讨论了电农业这一新兴技术，它有望缓解全球粮食不安全问题，但同时也面临着一些挑战，选项A“电力农业能养活未来吗？”作为标题最合适。故选A。
36．G 37．B 38．F 39．D 40．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了与意见不同的人交流的方法。
36．根据上文“Everyone occasionally has disagreements with friends or family members. Sometimes these disagreements are about simple things, like which restaurant makes the best pizza. Other times, they may be about more serious topics, like events happening in the world.(每个人偶尔都会和朋友或家人发生分歧。有时这些分歧是关于一些简单的事情，比如哪家餐馆做的披萨最好吃。其他时候，它们可能是关于更严肃的话题，比如世界上正在发生的事件。)”以及下文“Here’s how.(以下是如何做到的方法。)”可知，上文提到了分歧，下文则提到了应对方法，由此可知，空处是在说明分歧可以应对，且G选项中“Disagreements”对应上文中“disagreements”。故G选项“分歧可能很难处理，但你可以让对话更有成效”符合语境。故选G。
37．根据下文“You may find that you can’t change the other person’s mind, and they may not change yours. Still, look for points you do agree on. You may also gain a better understanding of each other’s opinion. In the end, it’s worth the effort because healthy communication builds strong relationships and communities.(你可能会发现你无法改变对方的想法，他们也无法改变你的想法。尽管如此，还是要寻找你们达成的共识。你们也可以更好地理解彼此的观点。最终，这是值得的，因为健康的沟通可以建立牢固的关系和社区。)”可知，下文提到寻找共识，B选项中“common ground”对应下文中“agree on”。故B选项“寻找共识”符合语境。故选B。
38．根据上文“Even if you don’t share someone’s point of view, you can still listen to what they have to say. Show that you’re paying attention by listening attentively without interrupting them. Think about how their life experiences may be different from yours, which gives them a different perspective.(即使你不同意别人的观点，你仍然可以倾听他们要说什么。通过专心倾听而不打断他们来表明你在认真听。想想他们的生活经历和你的有什么不同，这给了他们不同的视角。)”以及下文“You can start by saying, “OK. If I understand you, you are saying...”(你可以这样说：“好吧。如果我理解你的意思，你是在说……”)”可知，上文提到倾听别人的观点，下文则提到重复对方的话，由此可知，空处是在说明如何表示自己在倾听。故F选项“另一个表明你在倾听的方法是重复他们所说的话”符合语境。故选F。
39．根据上文“When someone has an opinion you don’t agree with, it can be easy to dismiss it — especially if it’s on a subject you’re passionate about. Some people shoot down others’ opinions by using irony or attacking the person’s judgment.(当有人提出你不同意的观点时，你很容易就会置之不理——尤其是当这个话题是你所热衷的。有些人用讽刺或攻击他人的判断来驳斥他人的观点。)”和下文“Instead, focus on speaking calmly. Start with statements that begin with “I” instead of “You”. For example, you might lead your opinion with “I feel” or “I see this another way”.(相反，要专注于冷静地表达。用 “我” 开头的陈述代替 “你” 开头的表述。例如，你可以用 “我觉得” 或 “我认为这件事可以从另一个角度看” 来引出自己的观点)”可知，上文提到了一些驳斥他人观点的不恰当方式，后文指出了正确的方法，空处位于句中应承上启下。故D选项“避免使用侮辱性的形容词，如“愚蠢的”或“荒谬的”)”符合语境，承接上文的错误方法，引出下文的正确方法。故选D。
40．根据上文“If you have a strong opinion, you can make a better case for it with facts instead of feelings. Start by asking if you can share your opinion. Then relax your shoulders and say what you would like to say in a calm voice.(如果你有一个强烈的观点，你可以用事实而不是感觉来更好地证明它。先问问你是否可以分享你的观点。然后放松肩膀，用平静的声音说出你想说的话。)”以及下文“Then give the person a chance to respond.(然后给对方一个回应的机会。)”可知，上文提到先询问是否可以分享观点，空处应当是说明如何分享观点，即礼貌地请求轮到自己发言。故C选项“如果被打断，礼貌地请求轮到自己发言”符合语境。故选C。
41．C 42．C 43．A 44．C 45．B 46．D 47．B 48．D 49．A 50．C 51．A 52．B 53．D 54．B 55．D
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了卡莉 克莱门斯得知小狗被困下水道后前往救援，虽过程波折，但成功救助部分小狗的故事。
41．考查动词词义辨析。句意：一只小黑狗被看到在休斯顿斯普林布兰奇的一条马路上飞奔，附近下水道传来的叫声表明还有小狗被困在里面。A. caught抓住；B. watched观看；C. spotted看见；D. chased追逐。根据下文“rushing across a road in Spring Branch”以及语境可知，这里表示小狗被人看到在马路上飞奔，spotted符合语境。故选C项。
42．考查名词词义辨析。句意：一只小黑狗被看到在休斯顿斯普林布兰奇的一条马路上飞奔，附近下水道传来的叫声表明还有小狗被困在里面。A. puppies小狗；B. messages信息；C. cries叫声；D. water水。根据下文“from a nearby storm drain”以及后面推测还有小狗在里面可知，是下水道传来的叫声，cries符合语境。故选C项。
43．考查动词词义辨析。句意：一只小黑狗被看到在休斯顿斯普林布兰奇的一条马路上飞奔，附近下水道传来的叫声表明还有小狗被困在里面。A. stuck被困住；B. abused虐待；C. hidden隐藏；D. buried埋葬。根据下文“the drain cover and wormed down”以及语境可知，Clemens去下水道救小狗，这里表示还有小狗被困在下水道，stuck符合语境。故选A项。
44．考查动词词义辨析。句意：作为一个动物爱好者，克莱门斯开车去了现场。A. ran跑；B. walked走；C. drove开车；D. flew飞。根据下文“She grabbed her son’s toy flashlight from her car”可知，她是开车去的现场，drove符合语境。故选C项。
45．考查动词词义辨析。句意：她从车里拿出儿子的玩具手电筒，移开下水道井盖，然后蠕动着下去。A. moved移动；B. removed移开；C. pushed推；D. broke打破。根据下文“the drain cover and wormed down”以及语境，要进入下水道里，需要移开井盖，removed符合语境。故选B项。
46．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我没想到要进入下水道。A. fearing害怕；B. struggling挣扎；C. pretending假装；D. expecting预料。根据下文“But somebody’s got to do it”以及语境可知，这里指她没有预料到自己要进入下水道，expecting符合语境。故选D项。
47．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我没想到要进入下水道。A. cover盖子；B. drain下水道；C. car车；D. dustbin垃圾桶。根据上文“the drain cover and wormed down”可知，这里说的是进入下水道，drain符合语境。故选B项。
48．考查动词词义辨析。句意：然后，克莱门斯在24英寸宽的隧道里挤了大约10英尺，直到她到达一个可以蹲下搜索的地方。A. marched前进；B. jumped跳；C. swam游泳；D. squeezed挤。根据下文“through about 10 feet of a 24-inch-wide tunnel”可知，隧道比较窄，她需要挤过去，squeezed符合语境。故选D项。
49．考查连词词义辨析。句意：然后，克莱门斯在24英寸宽的隧道里挤了大约10英尺，直到她到达一个可以蹲下搜索的地方。A. before在……之前，到……为止；B. after在……之后；C. because因为；D. although尽管。根据下文“she reached an area where she could crouch and search”以及语境可知，这里指她挤了大约10英尺后才到达可以蹲下搜索的地方，before符合语境。故选A项。
50．考查名词词义辨析。句意：她用手电筒照了照，看到有两双眼睛在看着她。A. finger手指；B. phone电话；C. flashlight手电筒；D. camera相机。根据上文“She grabbed her son’s toy flashlight from her car”可知，她拿着手电筒，这里是用手电筒照，flashlight符合语境。故选C项。
51．考查动词短语辨析。句意：然后那些狗跑开了。A. ran off跑开；B. slipped over滑倒；C. stood by袖手旁观；D. stormed in闯入。根据下文“They were not able to find the two dogs that Clemens had seen underground”可知，他们没有找到那两只在地下看到的狗，所以狗跑开了，ran off符合语境。故选A项。
52．考查动词词义辨析。句意：午夜时分，当地防止虐待动物协会（SPCA）的工作人员赶到并加入了克莱门斯的行列，试图追踪那些狗。A. led带领；B. joined加入；C. rescued营救；D. accompanied陪伴。根据下文“trying to track down the dogs”以及语境可知，工作人员加入她的行动一起找狗，joined符合语境。故选B项。
53．考查连词词义辨析。句意：他们没有找到克莱门斯在地下看到的那两只狗，但他们在外面的垃圾桶下发现了一只黑色的小狗。A. or或者；B. and和；C. so所以；D. but但是。根据上文“They were not able to find the two dogs that Clemens had seen underground”以及后文可知，前面说没找到地下看到的狗，后面说找到了一只小狗，是转折关系，but符合语境。故选D项。
54．考查动词短语辨析。句意：此外，第二天一大早，人们看到一只黑白相间的小狗从隧道里跑出来，SPCA 收留了它。A. brought up抚养；B. took in收留；C. cared about关心；D. drove away赶走。根据上文“a tiny black-and-white pup was seen running out of the tunnel”以及语境可知，SPCA是收留了这只小狗，took in符合语境。故选B项。
55．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但是克莱门斯发现了一个出口洞，并且不再听到那只狗的叫声，这让她相信那只小狗已经自己找到了出路。A. worried担心的；B. proud骄傲的；C. shocked震惊的；D. confident自信的，相信的。根据上文“the fact that Clemens found an exit hole and had stopped hearing the dog’s cries”以及语境可知，她发现出口洞且没听到叫声，所以相信小狗已经出去了，confident符合语境。故选D项。
56．itself 57．to reach 58．the 59．revealing 60．where 61．wooden 62．that 63．preservation 64．of 65．have been conducted
【导语】这篇文章属于说明文。文章围绕甘肃炳灵寺石窟展开，详细介绍了前往石窟的独特方式、石窟的地理位置、历史价值、曾经遭受的破坏，以及新中国成立后对其进行保护和修复的举措。
56．考查反身代词。句意：对于那些前往甘肃炳灵寺石窟的游客来说，旅程本身就是一种体验。此处用itself作the journey的同位语，表示“旅程本身”。故填itself。
57．考查非谓语动词。句意：到达该寺庙的推荐方式是乘坐摆渡船。这里考查the way to do sth.，为固定搭配，意为“做某事的方式”，所以应用不定式作后置定语。故填to reach。
58．考查冠词。句意：到达该寺庙的推荐方式是乘坐摆渡船，这让游客能够看到黄河清澈的绿水与洮河黄色的水流交汇这一自然奇观。此处“natural wonder”是特指“黄河清澈的绿水与洮河黄色的水流交汇”这一自然奇观，所以用定冠词the。故填the。
59．考查非谓语动词。句意：当船只靠近时，两侧的山脉逐渐靠拢，展现出红色砂岩丹霞地貌，成为炳灵寺石窟的背景。此处考查非谓语，reveal的逻辑主语是前面的句子，两者之间是主动关系，再由语境可知，这里应用现在分词作结果状语。故填revealing。
60．考查定语从句。句意：第169号洞窟位于寺庙最大佛像上方的悬崖上，是中国有年代可考的最早的石窟，其雕塑风格和图像能让学者追踪佛教在中国古代的传播路线。这里考查非限制性定语从句，先行词是Cave 169，在定语从句中作地点状语，所以用关系副词where引导。故填where。
61．考查形容词。句意：为了到达那里，游客必须爬上佛像旁边的几级木制楼梯。stairs是名词，前面用形容词修饰，wood的形容词形式wooden，表示“木制的”，符合语境。故填wooden。
62．考查强调句。句意：直到中华人民共和国成立后，才努力对石窟进行修复。这里考查“It was...that...” ，是强调句结构，此处强调时间状语after the founding of the People’s Republic of China。故填that。
63．考查名词。句意：1955年，为了保护石窟成立了一个机构，1961年，该遗址被宣布为国家重点文化遗产保护单位。their是形容词性物主代词，后接名词，preserve的名词形式preservation，表示“保护”，为不可数名词。故填preservation。
64．考查固定搭配。句意：近年来，由国家和省级资金资助的一系列保护项目已开展来修复石窟。这里考查a series of...，为固定短语，意为“一系列……”，符合语境。故填of。
65．考查时态和语态。句意：近年来，由国家和省级资金资助的一系列保护项目已开展来修复石窟。此空考查谓语动词，In recent years是现在完成时的标志，a series of conservation projects与conduct之间是被动关系，所以用现在完成时的被动语态，“a series of...”作主语时，谓语动词用复数形式。故填have been conducted。
66．Dear Jim,
I’m thrilled to inform you that our city museum will host a “Digital Museum Adventure Week” on its website to mark International Museum Day! As a museum lover, you can’t afford to miss this rare chance to explore China’s traditional treasures at home!
The event will kick off with an immersive 3D exhibition of traditional ceramics featuring exquisite vases and fine tableware from Monday to Wednesday. From Thursday to Sunday, live streams of newly unearthed ancient currency will help you understand how ancient people traded. Also of primary note are some interactive virtual tours led by experts, which will bring these artifacts to life with behind-the-scene stories.
Are you ready to join me in this unparalleled visual and audio feast Feel free to contact me for details! (127w)
Yours,
Li Hua
67．One possible version:
For the moment she was determined to start our journey. About 200 yards into the forest, the trail began to climb a steep slope. I pointed out some rarely-seen trees and flowering plants, which I explained were endangered species. She didn’t share my enthusiasm. She was thirsty, tired, sweaty and bored. I handed her the water bottle as she sat on a fallen log and took a break. “You know, I think we’re almost to the top,” I told her. “You already said that three times, and we’re not there yet.” she replied. She grumbled another complain as we continued on. She might not have been happy, but at least I was proud that she had the determination not to quit before we reached the top.
A while later we did make it to the top. Jannie looked up, noticing we were no longer under the trees. When she stopped, looked around and saw where we were, her jaw dropped, her eyes opened wide and she shouted: “Oh, I don’t believe it. We’re on top of the world. It’s awesome!” A refreshing breeze brushed the mountaintop, not a cloud was in the sky and miles and miles of trees and lakes spread out below us. We sat on a large rock and took it in the view, while eating our sandwiches and pointing out islands and roads and, of course, the cottage where we were staying. It had taken us almost an hour to make the climb, but it was worth it.
