2025年5月清中、河中、北中、惠中、阳中、茂中联合测试
高一英语
说明：本试卷共8页，66小题，满分120分，考试用时120分钟。答案须做在答题卡上；选择题填涂需用2B铅笔，非选择题需用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答。考试结束后只需交答题卡。
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。
A
A visit to the Pacific Science Center offers students of all ages across Washington state an unforgettable opportunity to explore marine (海洋) science through hands-on exhibits, interactive programs, and live shows. Designed to agree with school courses, these experiences will develop students’ interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields and inspire lifelong learning.
Who Can Apply
Schools and organizations that meet one or more of these requirements are able to get discounted field trip rates, including public/ private schools, homeschool groups, daycare centers and community organizations. Schools with 40% or more students taking part in free/reduced lunch programs may receive full discounts. Contact the Field Trips team via email for details.
Field Trip Pricing (Per Person)
Category Admission Fee Activity Fee
Student $10 $4
Guardian (1:6) $5 Free
Extra Guardian (Above more than 1:6 adults to youth ratio) $18 $4
Extra Experiences
In addition to admission to the Science Center, PacSci offers extra experiences to enhance your learning and support your curriculum, including IMAX Movies and Daytime Laser Show.
Behavior & Safety
Students must stay with guardians to be safe at all times, follow posted rules strictly, and avoid touching restricted equipment. Food, drinks, and large bags are prohibited in exhibits to prevent accidents or damage. Guardians must provide emergency contacts with updated medical details for all participants.
1. What is the main goal of the visit
A. To provide fun activities for students.
B. To encourage students to keep learning.
C. To organize competitions between schools.
D. To teach students facts about marine science.
2. If a group has 2 guardians and 12 students, how much should they pay
A. $94. B. $128. C. $178. D. $190.
3. What must students do for their safety
A. Stay alone when allowed.
B. Strictly observe related rules.
C. Feel free to test whatever equipment.
D. Take daily necessities anytime anywhere.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B
B
At just 20 years old, Nick Griggs from Northern Ireland has become one of Europe’s most promising athletes. The young runner has won two European Under-20 Championship gold medals and now aims to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Like many athletes, Griggs found inspiration from a sporting legend. “Watching Usain Bolt at the 2012 London Olympics changed everything,” he recalled. “I cheered loudly when he won the 100 meters in 9.63 seconds. That moment made me dream of becoming an Olympic medalist.”
Though starting as a sprinter (短跑运动员) and playing multiple sports including football Griggs discovered his true talent after joining Mid-Ulster Athletics Club at 14. His coach quickly noticed the teenager’s strong discipline (自制力), often arriving first for morning runs and staying late to improve his techniques. Changing to long-distance running proved successful — within two years, he won gold in the 3,000 meters at the 2021 European Under-20 Championships.
His success didn’t stop there. In 2023, he helped Ireland win gold at the European U20 Cross Country Championships and claimed individual bronze (铜牌). Then, just last November, Griggs set a new parkrun world record, completing the 5-km course at Victoria Park in Belfast in 13 minutes and 44 seconds beating the previous record by one second.
Behind these successes lie strict training routines. Griggs runs over 100 kilometers weekly, combining track workouts with hill training. “Some days I feel exhausted,” he admits, “but thinking of standing on the Olympic platform keeps me going.” His teammates describe him as “the most focused athlete in the gym”, always completing extra main exercises after regular sessions.
With the 2028 Olympics approaching, when he’ll be 23, experts believe Griggs’s steady progress could make him as a strong medal hope. “Every race teaches me something new,” says the determined runner. “My Olympic dream that started in 2012 continues to guide my training.”
4. What inspired Griggs’s Olympic dream
A. Advice from his coach. B. His parents’ being athletes.
C. Winning a school competition. D. A famous sprinter’s Olympic victory.
5. Which of the following is the correct order of the events in Griggs’s life
a. Griggs claimed individual bronze.
b. Griggs won gold in the 3,000 meters.
c. Griggs set a new parkrun world record.
d. Griggs joined the Mid-Ulster Athletics Club.
A. c-b-a-d. B. c-b-d-a. C. d-b-a-c. D. d-c-a-b.
6. Which of the following best describes Griggs
A. Self-controlled. B. Patient. C. Adventurous. D. Easygoing.
7. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. A Promising Runner with Determination
B. Nick Griggs: A New Star in Sprinting
C. The Training Secrets of a Runner
D. Teamwork: Break Records in Competitions
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. A 7. A
C
Many people believe that modern lifestyles have caused humans to sleep less than our ancestors did in earlier times. However, a review of 54 global sleep studies shows that people in small, traditional communities actually sleep fewer hours than those in modern industrial societies.
Common beliefs suggest that smart phones and other devices have created a “sleep-loss problem” in recent years. But many past studies asking people to report their sleep hours may be unreliable. Newer research using special devices to measure physical activity or brain waves finds no clear drop in sleep time over the last 50 years. A 2016 study of 168 research projects even showed no change in average sleep length since the 1970s.
Earlier studies mainly focused on industrial nations. Now, scientists can use wrist-worn activity trackers to study sleep in traditional societies. For example, hunter-gatherer groups in southern Africa average just 6.7 hours of nightly sleep.
Researchers compared sleep habits between industrial societies and small traditional communities. Their analysis covered 54 studies with direct sleep measurements from 866 healthy adults. They found that traditional groups slept for 6.4 hours on average per night, while industrial societies averaged 7.1 hours. They also found that people in non-industrialized societies were asleep for 74 percent of the time they were in bed, compared with 88 percent in industrial societies, a measure known as sleep efficiency (效率).
Samson explains that safer sleeping conditions in modern societies may explain these differences. “We have improved safety in our bedrooms,” he says. “People no longer need to fend off dangers like wild animals or conflicts at night.”
To improve sleep quality, experts suggest maintaining consistent bedtimes, avoiding screens before bed, and creating a dark, quiet bedroom environment. Additionally, reducing caffeine intake and practicing relaxation techniques like deep breathing can help people fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.
8. Why might newer research on sleep hours be reliable
A. It relied on self-reports.
B. It used activity trackers.
C. It collected data from a large database.
D. It contained data from industrialized nations.
9. How does the author show the sleep hours of both societies in paragraph 4
A. By giving examples. B. By stating arguments.
C. By providing research results. D. By comparing different studies.
10. What does the underlined phrase “fend off” in paragraph 5 mean
A. Defend against. B. Give up. C. Look after. D. Come across.
11. What is the author’s purpose in writing this text
A. To promote the use of activity trackers.
B. To present research findings against common beliefs.
C. To provide practical advice for improving sleep quality.
D. To criticize modern lifestyles for causing sleep disorders.
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. A 11. B
D
Chocolate, a beloved treat worldwide, is often criticized for its high sugar content and environmental impact. However, Swiss researchers have pioneered a new method to produce healthier and more eco-friendly chocolate by making the best of the entire cocoa fruit instead of wasting most of it.
Traditionally, only cocoa seeds are used, leaving the fruit’s pulp (果肉) and outer shell as waste. The new approach extracts (提取) natural sweetness from the cocoa fruit itself, not requiring added sugar. Scientists found that the fruit's juice contains 14% sugar, which is concentrated into juice and mixed with pulp to form a gel (凝胶). This gel replaces sugar in chocolate production while boosting fiber content. The traditional system of cocoa production in Africa and South America is not environmentally friendly, as reported by BBC. The industry is also suffering from the high price of cocoa beans and the poverty of the cocoa farmers. Using the entire fruit could help deal with these two issues.
Developing the perfect recipe required wide-ranging testing. Trained experts evaluated various mixtures, balancing pulp quantities to avoid too thick or not sweet enough results. Beyond health benefits like regulating blood sugar and reducing fat intake, the method ensures a way that doesn’t use up or harm the earth’s resources. Cocoa farming in Africa and South America faces issues like destroying forests and farmer poverty. By processing the whole fruit locally, farmers gain extra income and job opportunities.
Major chocolate companies are adopting parts of this approach, though none have fully removed sugar. Roger Wehrli encouraged producers to accept the method, stating it could find new and better ways to improve the industry. By 2025, the European Union will no longer allow cocoa that harms forests, which may reshape global supply chains. Roger Wehrli also noted, “Using the whole fruit benefits both farmers and the planet — it’s economically and ecologically promising.”
12. What is the advantage of the new chocolate-making method
A. It increases sugar content. B. It lowers production costs.
C. It helps chocolate taste better. D. It improves health benefits.
13. What is special about the new method in paragraph 2
A. Adding melon extract for sweetness.
B. Processing cocoa fruits to form a gel.
C. Using the natural juice from cocoa seeds.
D. Reducing the amount of cocoa beans used.
14. What is a key benefit of processing the entire cocoa fruit locally
A. It raises the global price of cocoa beans.
B. It increases job opportunities for local workers.
C. It provides additional income and employment for farmers.
D. It increases the chance of forest destruction in cocoa-growing areas.
15. What does the last paragraph aim to show
A. The different attitudes of companies.
B. The problems with the chocolate industry.
C. The challenges of adopting new methods.
D. The advantages brought by the new approach.
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. C 15. D
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。
For years, we’ve lived in a world where pink is traditionally seen as a female color, while blue is for boys. We see this fact everywhere, from cards to children’s clothes. ____16____ Blue was then viewed as the female color. And pink was more popular with males.
To understand this, we have to go back to a time before colors were connected with gender (性别). Back in those days, all very young children would wear dresses. ____17____ Children wouldn’t really start wearing more colorful clothes and gender-specific clothes like shirts and skirts until they reached the age of six or seven.
The concept (观念) of connecting personal colors with gender didn’t really appear until the mid-19th century. At this point, light and soft colors started to be more commonly seen on children and connected with little ones. ____18____ But it wasn’t in the way we might expect. In fact, blue was usually worn by girls and pink was the preferred color for boys. It was thought that pink showed men’s qualities while blue show women’s.
____19____ Pink suddenly started being marketed and sold by fashion producers and stores as the perfect color for women, while blue was suddenly manly. Over time, the gap between these colors only increased and the pink/ blue divide started to spread to toys, babies’ beds, and more.
Nowadays, people better understand that pink isn’t just for women and that blue isn’t just for men. More work has been done to break down fixed ideas of gender-specific connections. ____20____
A. At that time, children preferred blue.
B. And both boys and girls were dressed in white.
C. However, there was a time different from today.
D. Finally, the time of the pink/ blue divide might come to an end.
E. The generally accepted rule is that pink is for boys, and blue for girls.
F. Strangely, after World War Ⅱ, people treated pink and blue differently.
G. Many years later, the personal colors of pink and blue started to be connected with gender.
【答案】16. C 17. B 18. G 19. F 20. D
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。
Ms. Carter’s classroom was always warm, even in winter. Fourteen-year-old Jamie sat in the back row, his head hanging low and eyes ____21____ on his worn shoes. He hadn’t turned in his homework for several days. ____22____, Ms. Carter asked him to stay after class. “I know you’re capable,” she continued gently, “but you’ve ____23____ every deadline (截止日期). Is something wrong ” Jamie stayed silent, avoiding eye contact.
The next day, Ms. Carter visited Jamie’s home. ____24____, she found him carrying a baby on his back. Jamie ____25____ in a low voice that his mother had pneumonia (肺炎), and he had to take care of his little sister after school since they couldn’t ____26____ daycare anymore. His voice shook as he admitted she might think he was lying. Still, he promised that as for his study he would ____27____.
Deeply moved, Ms. Carter contacted a local ____28____ that same evening. The next day, the director of the organization arrived at school with an envelope containing enough money to ____29____ a month of daycare and medical costs. When Ms. Carter gave it to Jamie, his eyes filled with tears of ____30____.
At home, Jamie’s mother trembled as she held the ____31____. She whispered, “Are they...angels ” The ____32____ allowed her to buy medicine and slowly recover. That night, Jamie concentrated on his homework, his pencil ____33____ smoothly across the page as his mother ____34____ peacefully. When he handed in his homework the next day, the classroom seemed ____35____ than ever-filled not just with warmth, but with newly-lit hope for the future.
21. A. caught B. kept C. fixed D. left
22. A. Inspired B. Moved C. Excited D. Concerned
23. A. set B. missed C. met D. lengthened
24. A. Unexpectedly B. Unluckily C. Obviously D. Naturally
25. A. continued B. complained C. explained D. replied
26. A. provide B. afford C. trust D. attend
27. A. look up B. finish up C. show up D. catch up
28. A. cinema B. club C. charity D. farm
29. A. cover B. reduce C. cut D. include
30. A. shame B. surprise C. gratitude D. pity
31. A. letter B. bag C. box D. envelope
32. A. loan B. support C. encouragement D. treatment
33. A. moving B. rolling C. jumping D. running
34. A. cried B. worked C. talked D. rested
35. A. quieter B. brighter C. noisier D. darker
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. C 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. D 35. B
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Yacouba, an African farmer who has been travelling across the deserts for the last 30 years, is using ancient farming techniques ____36____ (fight) the threatening deserts.
His story ____37____ (date) back to the 1980s when Africa suffered one of the worst droughts in its history. During that period, rainfall reduced by about 80%, ____38____ (kill) almost all the plants. Most local people moved away, but Yacouba stayed back. Instead of giving in ____39____ the violence of nature, he decided to take control and change the face of the land completely.
Unable to read and write, ____40____ with no access to modern techniques and tools, he started to employ ____41____ old African farming practice called “Zai”, which involves planting seeds in small ____42____ (hole) filled with eco-friendly manure (肥料).
Within two decades of starting his revolutionary work, an area of about fifty acres ____43____ (forest) on the African desert. Yacouba featured in a documentary ____44____ (title) “The Man Who Stopped the Desert”, through which he became known to the rest of the world. To his great joy, what the documentary focused on was the re-establishment of local forests and a training program for the farmers to learn Yacouba’s technique. Today, “Zai” is being _____45_____ (wide) practiced in the region.
【答案】36. to fight
37. dates 38. killing
39. to 40. and
41. an 42. holes
43. was forested
44. titled 45. widely
第四部分 语言基础知识(共三节，满分25分)
第一节 根据句意和括号内的中文在空白处填入1个正确的英语单词。(每空1分，共5分)
46. Carl and his friends stayed with a ________ (慷慨的) Chinese family who offered them bread with butter and honey that was homemade. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】generous
47. In a word, good listening can really ________(使可能) us to get closer to each other.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】enable
48. We are pretty ________ (感谢) to you for what you did for us. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】grateful##thankful
49. To a person nothing is more ________ (珍贵的) than their life. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】precious
50. I have to admit that the southern part of Yunnan is the best district of China to ________ (躲避) the cold winter. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】escape##avoid
第二节 阅读下列句子，在空白处填入括号内单词的正确形式。(每空1分，共10分)
51. She had a copy of the painting ________ (box) to ensure it was delivered safely. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】boxed
52. Seeing the lines of trees we had planted, we all had a sense of ________ (achieve). (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】achievement
53. My good ________ (perform) in the job interview left me confident about my future. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】performance
54. ________ (inspire) by his fans, Whitacre continued with his original compositions. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】Inspired
55. In ancient Egypt, the harvest festival ________ (feature) a parade and a great feast of music, dancing, and sports. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】featured
56. She will never forget the moment when she saw all the audience ________ (clap) their hands and cheering after her performance. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】clapping
57. Luckily, there was a positive ________ (respond) to the call for help for the earthquake victims (灾民). (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】response
58. On the night of the Lantern Festival, the park was filled with people ________ (appreciate) the beautiful lanterns. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】appreciating
59. The beauty of the world lies in the ________(diverse) of its people. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】diversity
60. It is significant to me to be ________ (financial) independent of my parents after graduation. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】financially
第三节 根据中文句子，在英文句子的空白处填入合适的短语补全句子。(每空1词，每空1分，共10分)
61. 未来属于那些坚信梦想之美的人。
The future ________ ________those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
【答案】 ①. belongs ②. to
62. 他专注于工作时，总是废寝忘食。
When deeply ________ ________ work, he always forgets all about eating or seeping.
【答案】 ①. absorbed ②. in
63. 很不幸她对童年的一切记忆随着时间的推移从脑海中逐渐消失了。
Sadly, all memory of her childhood has ________ ________ from her mind over time.
【答案】 ①. faded ②. away
64. 林巧稚医生这一席话让我们了解了是什么支撑她度过充满艰难抉择的一生。
These words of Dr Lin Qiaozhi give us a look into what ________ her ________ a life of hard choices.
【答案】 ①. carried ②. through
65. 全球化对全世界的人影响巨大，不仅带来了显著的效益，也带来了巨大的挑战。
Globalization has had a huge impact on people all around the world ________ ________ significant benefits and great challenges.
【答案】 ①. bringing/contributing/resulting/leading ②. about/to/in/to
第五部分 写作(满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华，你校将举办一场“国际节日展” (International Festival Exhibition),旨在展示不同文化的节日特色。请你给外教Karen写一封邮件邀请她参加活动。邮件内容包括：
1.邀请外教参加活动；
2.活动的时间、地点和安排。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Karen,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Version 1
Dear Karen,
Knowing that you take quite a fancy to diverse cultures I’m delighted to invite you to attend the International Festival Exhibition hosted by our school.
To showcase diverse festivals from around the world, our school is to hold the event on May 25th, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The school hall will witness the students’ efforts and wonderful exhibition. Students will set up booths displaying unique traditions and customs. Activities include trying traditional snacks, watching holiday-themed short plays, and participating in a quiz game with prizes.
Your presence would greatly enrich the students’ learning experience and add to the lively atmosphere. We eagerly await your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
Version 2
Dear Karen,
I’m Li Hua, a student from Class 3. I am writing to invite you to our International Festival Exhibition showcasing global cultural festivals on May 24th.
The event at school hall starts at 9:00 am and ends at noon, featuring cultural displays, traditional performances, and interactive activities. Students will set up booths displaying unique traditions and customs of their chosen festivals. Additionally, there will be activities like trying traditional snacks and watching short plays about holiday stories. Your presence would not only enrich the event but also inspire participants to embrace global diversity.
We sincerely hope you can join us! Please let me know if you need any further details. Looking forward to your reply!
Yours,
Li Hua2025年5月清中、河中、北中、惠中、阳中、茂中联合测试
高一英语
说明：本试卷共8页，66小题，满分120分，考试用时120分钟。答案须做在答题卡上；选择题填涂需用2B铅笔，非选择题需用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答。考试结束后只需交答题卡。
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。
A
A visit to the Pacific Science Center offers students of all ages across Washington state an unforgettable opportunity to explore marine (海洋) science through hands-on exhibits, interactive programs, and live shows. Designed to agree with school courses, these experiences will develop students’ interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields and inspire lifelong learning.
Who Can Apply
Schools and organizations that meet one or more of these requirements are able to get discounted field trip rates, including public/ private schools, homeschool groups, daycare centers and community organizations. Schools with 40% or more students taking part in free/reduced lunch programs may receive full discounts. Contact the Field Trips team via email for details.
Field Trip Pricing (Per Person)
Category Admission Fee Activity Fee
Student $10 $4
Guardian (1:6) $5 Free
Extra Guardian (Above more than 1:6 adults to youth ratio) $18 $4
Extra Experiences
In addition to admission to the Science Center, PacSci offers extra experiences to enhance your learning and support your curriculum, including IMAX Movies and Daytime Laser Show.
Behavior & Safety
Students must stay with guardians to be safe at all times, follow posted rules strictly, and avoid touching restricted equipment. Food, drinks, and large bags are prohibited in exhibits to prevent accidents or damage. Guardians must provide emergency contacts with updated medical details for all participants.
1. What is the main goal of the visit
A. To provide fun activities for students.
B. To encourage students to keep learning.
C. To organize competitions between schools.
D. To teach students facts about marine science.
2. If a group has 2 guardians and 12 students, how much should they pay
A. $94. B. $128. C. $178. D. $190.
3. What must students do for their safety
A. Stay alone when allowed.
B. Strictly observe related rules.
C. Feel free to test whatever equipment.
D. Take daily necessities anytime anywhere.
B
At just 20 years old, Nick Griggs from Northern Ireland has become one of Europe’s most promising athletes. The young runner has won two European Under-20 Championship gold medals and now aims to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Like many athletes, Griggs found inspiration from a sporting legend. “Watching Usain Bolt at the 2012 London Olympics changed everything,” he recalled. “I cheered loudly when he won the 100 meters in 9.63 seconds. That moment made me dream of becoming an Olympic medalist.”
Though starting as a sprinter (短跑运动员) and playing multiple sports including football Griggs discovered his true talent after joining Mid-Ulster Athletics Club at 14. His coach quickly noticed the teenager’s strong discipline (自制力), often arriving first for morning runs and staying late to improve his techniques. Changing to long-distance running proved successful — within two years, he won gold in the 3,000 meters at the 2021 European Under-20 Championships.
His success didn’t stop there. In 2023, he helped Ireland win gold at the European U20 Cross Country Championships and claimed individual bronze (铜牌). Then, just last November, Griggs set a new parkrun world record, completing the 5-km course at Victoria Park in Belfast in 13 minutes and 44 seconds beating the previous record by one second.
Behind these successes lie strict training routines. Griggs runs over 100 kilometers weekly, combining track workouts with hill training. “Some days I feel exhausted,” he admits, “but thinking of standing on the Olympic platform keeps me going.” His teammates describe him as “the most focused athlete in the gym”, always completing extra main exercises after regular sessions.
With the 2028 Olympics approaching, when he’ll be 23, experts believe Griggs’s steady progress could make him as a strong medal hope. “Every race teaches me something new,” says the determined runner. “My Olympic dream that started in 2012 continues to guide my training.”
4. What inspired Griggs’s Olympic dream
A. Advice from his coach. B. His parents’ being athletes.
C. Winning a school competition. D. A famous sprinter’s Olympic victory.
5. Which of the following is the correct order of the events in Griggs’s life
a. Griggs claimed individual bronze.
b. Griggs won gold in the 3,000 meters.
c. Griggs set a new parkrun world record.
d. Griggs joined the Mid-Ulster Athletics Club.
A. c-b-a-d. B. c-b-d-a. C. d-b-a-c. D. d-c-a-b.
6. Which of the following best describes Griggs
A. Self-controlled. B. Patient. C. Adventurous. D. Easygoing.
7. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. A Promising Runner with Determination
B. Nick Griggs: A New Star in Sprinting
C. The Training Secrets of a Runner
D. Teamwork: Break Records in Competitions
C
Many people believe that modern lifestyles have caused humans to sleep less than our ancestors did in earlier times. However, a review of 54 global sleep studies shows that people in small, traditional communities actually sleep fewer hours than those in modern industrial societies.
Common beliefs suggest that smart phones and other devices have created a “sleep-loss problem” in recent years. But many past studies asking people to report their sleep hours may be unreliable. Newer research using special devices to measure physical activity or brain waves finds no clear drop in sleep time over the last 50 years. A 2016 study of 168 research projects even showed no change in average sleep length since the 1970s.
Earlier studies mainly focused on industrial nations. Now, scientists can use wrist-worn activity trackers to study sleep in traditional societies. For example, hunter-gatherer groups in southern Africa average just 6.7 hours of nightly sleep.
Researchers compared sleep habits between industrial societies and small traditional communities. Their analysis covered 54 studies with direct sleep measurements from 866 healthy adults. They found that traditional groups slept for 6.4 hours on average per night, while industrial societies averaged 7.1 hours. They also found that people in non-industrialized societies were asleep for 74 percent of the time they were in bed, compared with 88 percent in industrial societies, a measure known as sleep efficiency (效率).
Samson explains that safer sleeping conditions in modern societies may explain these differences. “We have improved safety in our bedrooms,” he says. “People no longer need to fend off dangers like wild animals or conflicts at night.”
To improve sleep quality, experts suggest maintaining consistent bedtimes, avoiding screens before bed, and creating a dark, quiet bedroom environment. Additionally, reducing caffeine intake and practicing relaxation techniques like deep breathing can help people fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.
8. Why might newer research on sleep hours be reliable
A. It relied on self-reports.
B. It used activity trackers.
C. It collected data from a large database.
D. It contained data from industrialized nations.
9. How does the author show the sleep hours of both societies in paragraph 4
A. By giving examples. B. By stating arguments.
C. By providing research results. D. By comparing different studies.
10. What does the underlined phrase “fend off” in paragraph 5 mean
A. Defend against. B. Give up. C. Look after. D. Come across.
11. What is the author’s purpose in writing this text
A. To promote the use of activity trackers.
B. To present research findings against common beliefs.
C. To provide practical advice for improving sleep quality.
D. To criticize modern lifestyles for causing sleep disorders.
D
Chocolate, a beloved treat worldwide, is often criticized for its high sugar content and environmental impact. However, Swiss researchers have pioneered a new method to produce healthier and more eco-friendly chocolate by making the best of the entire cocoa fruit instead of wasting most of it.
Traditionally, only cocoa seeds are used, leaving the fruit’s pulp (果肉) and outer shell as waste. The new approach extracts (提取) natural sweetness from the cocoa fruit itself, not requiring added sugar. Scientists found that the fruit's juice contains 14% sugar, which is concentrated into juice and mixed with pulp to form a gel (凝胶). This gel replaces sugar in chocolate production while boosting fiber content. The traditional system of cocoa production in Africa and South America is not environmentally friendly, as reported by BBC. The industry is also suffering from the high price of cocoa beans and the poverty of the cocoa farmers. Using the entire fruit could help deal with these two issues.
Developing the perfect recipe required wide-ranging testing. Trained experts evaluated various mixtures, balancing pulp quantities to avoid too thick or not sweet enough results. Beyond health benefits like regulating blood sugar and reducing fat intake, the method ensures a way that doesn’t use up or harm the earth’s resources. Cocoa farming in Africa and South America faces issues like destroying forests and farmer poverty. By processing the whole fruit locally, farmers gain extra income and job opportunities.
Major chocolate companies are adopting parts of this approach, though none have fully removed sugar. Roger Wehrli encouraged producers to accept the method, stating it could find new and better ways to improve the industry. By 2025, the European Union will no longer allow cocoa that harms forests, which may reshape global supply chains. Roger Wehrli also noted, “Using the whole fruit benefits both farmers and the planet — it’s economically and ecologically promising.”
12. What is the advantage of the new chocolate-making method
A. It increases sugar content. B. It lowers production costs.
C. It helps chocolate taste better. D. It improves health benefits.
13. What is special about the new method in paragraph 2
A. Adding melon extract for sweetness.
B. Processing cocoa fruits to form a gel.
C. Using the natural juice from cocoa seeds.
D. Reducing the amount of cocoa beans used.
14. What is a key benefit of processing the entire cocoa fruit locally
A. It raises the global price of cocoa beans.
B. It increases job opportunities for local workers.
C. It provides additional income and employment for farmers.
D. It increases the chance of forest destruction in cocoa-growing areas.
15. What does the last paragraph aim to show
A. The different attitudes of companies.
B. The problems with the chocolate industry.
C. The challenges of adopting new methods.
D. The advantages brought by the new approach.
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。
For years, we’ve lived in a world where pink is traditionally seen as a female color, while blue is for boys. We see this fact everywhere, from cards to children’s clothes. ____16____ Blue was then viewed as the female color. And pink was more popular with males.
To understand this, we have to go back to a time before colors were connected with gender (性别). Back in those days, all very young children would wear dresses. ____17____ Children wouldn’t really start wearing more colorful clothes and gender-specific clothes like shirts and skirts until they reached the age of six or seven.
The concept (观念) of connecting personal colors with gender didn’t really appear until the mid-19th century. At this point, light and soft colors started to be more commonly seen on children and connected with little ones. ____18____ But it wasn’t in the way we might expect. In fact, blue was usually worn by girls and pink was the preferred color for boys. It was thought that pink showed men’s qualities while blue show women’s.
____19____ Pink suddenly started being marketed and sold by fashion producers and stores as the perfect color for women, while blue was suddenly manly. Over time, the gap between these colors only increased and the pink/ blue divide started to spread to toys, babies’ beds, and more.
Nowadays, people better understand that pink isn’t just for women and that blue isn’t just for men. More work has been done to break down fixed ideas of gender-specific connections. ____20____
A. At that time, children preferred blue.
B. And both boys and girls were dressed in white.
C. However, there was a time different from today.
D. Finally, the time of the pink/ blue divide might come to an end.
E. The generally accepted rule is that pink is for boys, and blue for girls.
F. Strangely, after World War Ⅱ, people treated pink and blue differently.
G. Many years later, the personal colors of pink and blue started to be connected with gender.
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。
Ms. Carter’s classroom was always warm, even in winter. Fourteen-year-old Jamie sat in the back row, his head hanging low and eyes ____21____ on his worn shoes. He hadn’t turned in his homework for several days. ____22____, Ms. Carter asked him to stay after class. “I know you’re capable,” she continued gently, “but you’ve ____23____ every deadline (截止日期). Is something wrong ” Jamie stayed silent, avoiding eye contact.
The next day, Ms. Carter visited Jamie’s home. ____24____, she found him carrying a baby on his back. Jamie ____25____ in a low voice that his mother had pneumonia (肺炎), and he had to take care of his little sister after school since they couldn’t ____26____ daycare anymore. His voice shook as he admitted she might think he was lying. Still, he promised that as for his study he would ____27____.
Deeply moved, Ms. Carter contacted a local ____28____ that same evening. The next day, the director of the organization arrived at school with an envelope containing enough money to ____29____ a month of daycare and medical costs. When Ms. Carter gave it to Jamie, his eyes filled with tears of ____30____.
At home, Jamie’s mother trembled as she held the ____31____. She whispered, “Are they...angels ” The ____32____ allowed her to buy medicine and slowly recover. That night, Jamie concentrated on his homework, his pencil ____33____ smoothly across the page as his mother ____34____ peacefully. When he handed in his homework the next day, the classroom seemed ____35____ than ever-filled not just with warmth, but with newly-lit hope for the future.
21. A. caught B. kept C. fixed D. left
22. A. Inspired B. Moved C. Excited D. Concerned
23. A. set B. missed C. met D. lengthened
24. A. Unexpectedly B. Unluckily C. Obviously D. Naturally
25. A. continued B. complained C. explained D. replied
26. A. provide B. afford C. trust D. attend
27. A. look up B. finish up C. show up D. catch up
28. A. cinema B. club C. charity D. farm
29. A. cover B. reduce C. cut D. include
30. A. shame B. surprise C. gratitude D. pity
31. A. letter B. bag C. box D. envelope
32. A. loan B. support C. encouragement D. treatment
33. A. moving B. rolling C. jumping D. running
34. A. cried B. worked C. talked D. rested
35. A. quieter B. brighter C. noisier D. darker
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。
Yacouba, an African farmer who has been travelling across the deserts for the last 30 years, is using ancient farming techniques ____36____ (fight) the threatening deserts.
His story ____37____ (date) back to the 1980s when Africa suffered one of the worst droughts in its history. During that period, rainfall reduced by about 80%, ____38____ (kill) almost all the plants. Most local people moved away, but Yacouba stayed back. Instead of giving in ____39____ the violence of nature, he decided to take control and change the face of the land completely.
Unable to read and write, ____40____ with no access to modern techniques and tools, he started to employ ____41____ old African farming practice called “Zai”, which involves planting seeds in small ____42____ (hole) filled with eco-friendly manure (肥料).
Within two decades of starting his revolutionary work, an area of about fifty acres ____43____ (forest) on the African desert. Yacouba featured in a documentary ____44____ (title) “The Man Who Stopped the Desert”, through which he became known to the rest of the world. To his great joy, what the documentary focused on was the re-establishment of local forests and a training program for the farmers to learn Yacouba’s technique. Today, “Zai” is being _____45_____ (wide) practiced in the region.
第四部分 语言基础知识(共三节，满分25分)
第一节 根据句意和括号内的中文在空白处填入1个正确的英语单词。(每空1分，共5分)
46. Carl and his friends stayed with a ________ (慷慨的) Chinese family who offered them bread with butter and honey that was homemade. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
47. In a word, good listening can really ________(使可能) us to get closer to each other.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
48. We are pretty ________ (感谢) to you for what you did for us. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
49. To a person nothing is more ________ (珍贵的) than their life. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
50. I have to admit that the southern part of Yunnan is the best district of China to ________ (躲避) the cold winter. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
第二节 阅读下列句子，在空白处填入括号内单词的正确形式。(每空1分，共10分)
51. She had a copy of the painting ________ (box) to ensure it was delivered safely. (所给词的适当形式填空)
52. Seeing the lines of trees we had planted, we all had a sense of ________ (achieve). (所给词的适当形式填空)
53. My good ________ (perform) in the job interview left me confident about my future. (所给词的适当形式填空)
54. ________ (inspire) by his fans, Whitacre continued with his original compositions. (所给词的适当形式填空)
55. In ancient Egypt, the harvest festival ________ (feature) a parade and a great feast of music, dancing, and sports. (所给词的适当形式填空)
56. She will never forget the moment when she saw all the audience ________ (clap) their hands and cheering after her performance. (所给词的适当形式填空)
57. Luckily, there was a positive ________ (respond) to the call for help for the earthquake victims (灾民). (所给词的适当形式填空)
58. On the night of the Lantern Festival, the park was filled with people ________ (appreciate) the beautiful lanterns. (所给词的适当形式填空)
59. The beauty of the world lies in the ________(diverse) of its people. (所给词的适当形式填空)
60. It is significant to me to be ________ (financial) independent of my parents after graduation. (所给词的适当形式填空)
第三节 根据中文句子，在英文句子的空白处填入合适的短语补全句子。(每空1词，每空1分，共10分)
61. 未来属于那些坚信梦想之美的人。
The future ________ ________those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
62. 他专注于工作时，总是废寝忘食。
When deeply ________ ________ work, he always forgets all about eating or seeping.
63. 很不幸她对童年的一切记忆随着时间的推移从脑海中逐渐消失了。
Sadly, all memory of her childhood has ________ ________ from her mind over time.
64. 林巧稚医生这一席话让我们了解了是什么支撑她度过充满艰难抉择的一生。
These words of Dr Lin Qiaozhi give us a look into what ________ her ________ a life of hard choices.
65. 全球化对全世界的人影响巨大，不仅带来了显著的效益，也带来了巨大的挑战。
Globalization has had a huge impact on people all around the world ________ ________ significant benefits and great challenges.
第五部分 写作(满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华，你校将举办一场“国际节日展” (International Festival Exhibition),旨在展示不同文化的节日特色。请你给外教Karen写一封邮件邀请她参加活动。邮件内容包括：
1.邀请外教参加活动；
2.活动的时间、地点和安排。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Karen,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
