中小学教育资源及组卷应用平台
提能训练 [16]
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2025·安徽六校教育研究会入学测试)
Big Thinkers Series
The 2024 Big Thinkers series from New Scientist events features four online talks, covering a wide range of topics by world-class scientist speakers and experts.If you are curious about your planet or your universe, then this series is your place to hear the latest research.
Save ￡20 off the standard ticket price by purchasing a series ticket to all four talks in the Big Thinkers series (available on-demand) or purchase single tickets for just ￡13 per lecture(available by early booking)．
Reality ＋： From the Matrix to the Metaverse with David Chalmers
In this talk, philosopher David Chalmers argues that Metaverse-style virtual worlds experienced through headsets are also genuine and meaningful realities and we can live a meaningful life in VR.
What we don't know about gravity with Claudia de Rham
We are all familiar with the concept of gravity.In this talk, Professor Claudia de Rham will explore how much we actually know about gravity and how much more there is left to uncover.
A Brief History of Timekeeping with Chad Orzel
From Stonehenge to atomic clocks, here is the 5,000-year history of how science is used to mark time.Chad Orzel, the internationally bestselling author of How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog, offers us a witty journey through scientific theories and quirky(反常的) historical details.
Physics at the End of the Universe with Katie Mack
The Big Bang theory tells the story of the beginning of the universe for the last 13.8 billion years.But how does the story end Join astrophysicist Katie Mack as she shares what modern astrophysics tells us about the final fate of the universe.
1．How much does a series ticket cost？
A．￡13. B．￡20.
C．￡30. D．￡32．
2．What will Chad Orzel lecture in？
A．The genuine reality.
B．The secrets of gravity.
C．The history of time marking.
D．The final fate of the universe.
3．What do the four talks have in common？
A．They are all aimed at science lovers.
B．They are all concerned with gravity.
C．They will all be given by bestselling authors.
D．They will all be given by excellent physicists.
B
(2025·临沂一模)
Humans work hard to avoid viruses.Sick people are isolated, diseased animals are killed and fields of infected crops are fired up.Reviving(复活) an ancient virus would surely be a disaster.
But a new study led by Fiddaman from University of Oxford, challenges this conventional wisdom.It shows how the revival of an ancient virus can unlock the secrets of its evolution.
The virus in the study is Marek's disease virus(MDV), killing more than 90% of chickens.Yet when it was discovered in 1907, MDV rarely caused death.
Dr.Fiddaman wondered whether its new-found virulence (毒性) was a result of large structural changes.To find out, he and his colleagues got their hands on nearly 1,000 chicken bones from ancient times across Europe and Asia, some of them up to 2,000 years old.Sections of DNA from these remains were mapped onto the ones of today's virus.
As the authors pieced together the sets of genes of ancient MDV, however, they noticed that the genes were arranged identically to those in modern species.It suggests that the increased virulence resulted not from large structural changes, but from point mutations (突变)．In particular, changes had occurred in the arrangement of a gene called MEQ, which has an essential role in tumor(肿瘤) formation.
This discovery suggests that the ancient MDV may not have been able to cause tumors.To test this assumption, Dr.Fiddaman followed up his study with a daring experiment.He made the ancient form of the MEQ gene and shoot it into living chicken cells.It did not turn on any of the genes associated with tumor formation.In comparison, a modern MEQ gene quickly showed its tendency to cause tumors.
By combining ancient and modern genetic biology, the methods pioneered in the paper reveal how, and more importantly why, any virus mutates.That could help scientists tackle other viruses that pull on the purse strings of farmers—by designing new vaccines, for instance—or even to work out how to prevent another global pandemic.
4．What is widely acknowledged about the revival of an ancient virus？
A．It is a challenging task.
B．It reveals the virus evolution.
C．It means a disaster for humans.
D．It helps people fight diseases.
5．What caused the virulence change of MDV？
A．Point mutations in MEQ.
B．The occurrence of a new gene.
C．The reproduction of the ancient MDV.
D．Large structural changes in modern species.
6．How did Dr.Fiddaman test the assumption？
A．By investigating a typical case.
B．By conducting a field survey.
C．By studying the related theories.
D．By doing a comparative experiment.
7．What can we infer from the last paragraph？
A．Viruses weaken gradually when they mutate.
B．The finding throws light on handling other viruses.
C．A global pandemic requires a world effort to end it.
D．Farmers will face more complex challenges than before.
C
(2025·福建质检)
Common water plants could provide a green energy source.Scientists have figured out how to get large amounts of oil from duckweed, one of nature's fastest-growing water plants.Transferring such plant oil into biodiesel (生物柴油) for transportation and heating could be a big part of a more sustainable future.
In a new study, researchers genetically engineered duckweed plants to produce seven times more oil per acre than soybeans.John Shanklin, a biochemist says, further research could double the engineered duckweed's oil output in the next few years.
Unlike fossil fuels, which form underground, biofuels can be refreshed faster than they are used.Fuels made from new and used vegetable oils, animal fat and seaweed can have a lower carbon footprint than fossil fuels do, but there has been a recent negative view against them.This is partly because so many crops now go into energy production rather than food；biofuels take up more than 100 million acres of the world's agricultural land.
Duckweed, common on every continent but Antarctica, is among the world's most productive plants, and the researchers suppose it could be a game-changing renewable energy source for three key reasons.First, it grows readily in water, so it wouldn't compete with food crops for agricultural land.Second, duckweed can grow fast in agricultural pollution released into the water.Third, Shanklin and his team found a way to avoid a major biotechnological barrier.For the new study, the researchers added an oil-producing gene, “turning it on like a light switch” by introducing a particular molecule (分子) only when the plant had finished growing.Shanklin says, “If it replicates(自我复制) in other species—and there's no reason to think that it would not—this can solve one of our biggest issues, which is how we can make more oil in more plants without negatively affecting growth.”
To expand production to industrial levels, scientists will need to design and produce large-scale bases for growing engineered plants and obtaining oil, which will be a challenge, because duckweed is a non-mainstream crop without much existing infrastructure(基础设施)．
8．What can people get directly from duckweed？
A．Plant oil. B．Stable biodiesel.
C．Sustainable water. D．Natural heat.
9．What does Paragraph 4 mainly convey？
A．Options for renewable energy.
B．Reasons for engineering genes.
C．The potential of revolutionary energy sources.
D．The approach to avoiding agricultural pollution.
10．What is the decisive factor in mass-producing the plant？
A．Industrial levels. B．Unique design.
C．Academic research. D．Basic facilities.
11．What would be the best title for the text？
A．Duckweed Power
B．Duckweed Production
C．Genetic Engineering
D．Genetic Testing
Ⅱ.七选五
(2024·湖北省八市联考)
The reasons skiers and snowboarders wear goggles (护目镜) or glasses might seem a little obvious, especially if you've ever hit the slopes yourself.Sunlight reflected off the snow can make it hard to see, and UV (紫外的) rays can even damage your eyesight.Special colored lenses(镜片) also create contrast, so your whole path won't look like one flat expanse of whiteness. 1．
Olympic speed skaters, meanwhile, are racing inside on smooth ice. 2．
According to NBC Olympics, glasses can increase visibility on indoor tracks, too. 3. And while the ice may look smooth from a distance, those sharp blades can kick up ice chips that could pose problems if they end up in your eyes.In the event of a crash, shatter-proof glasses also protect skaters' eyes from errant blades.
4． Short-track speed skaters(who race around a roughly 111-meter track) can go as fast as 30 miles per hour or more, and long-track speed skaters(whose track is 400 meters long) sometimes hit about 35 miles per hour.The wind resistance generated by such speed—in a chilly arena(圆形运动场；竞技场；场地)—is enough to make any skater's eyes start streaming with tears.Picture leaning your head out of the window of a car that's going around 35 miles per hour on a cold day：You'd probably want to be wearing glasses, too.
That said, glasses aren't a requirement. 5. Belgium's Stijn Desmet, for example, has raced in Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games without eyewear, as has China's Zhang Chutong.
A．How do they wear glasses
B．So why do they wear glasses
C．Some skiers are afraid of the sunlight.
D．Some skaters' lenses are colored to help with that.
E．You'll occasionally see speed skaters with uncovered visages.
F．Not to mention that eyewear protects your eyes from any snow you displace.
G．But the biggest reason speed skaters opt for eyewear just might be their speed.
Ⅲ.语法填空
(2024·八省八市高三第 一 次学业质评)
The Sanya Nanfan(南繁)Seed Breeding(繁殖)Base，located in south China's Hainan Province，plays a vital role as a seed centre in China. 1． (unique)blessed with nature's gifts and a wealth of the country's resources，it serves as the dedicated ground 2． skilled agricultural experts contribute to feeding our nation and addressing global hunger.
Dr.Xiao Feng stands at the forefront of agricultural innovation in Nanfan.Jokingly 3. (refer)to himself as a“mudskipper”，he is often spotted with rolled-up trouser legs knee-deep in the 4． (mud)fields.Dr.Xiao，along with other Nanfan researchers, 5. (commit)wholeheartedly to improving grain production，ensuring that people's dinner tables are filled.
“Life can be compared to a seed，”remarks Dr.Xiao.“Occasionally，it may either not grow as expected 6． remain inactive.Nevertheless，hope and opportunity persist.The seed of life will always manage 7. (emerge)through the ground.”
The term“Nanfan”itself implies to the practice of transplanting summertime crops from northern latitudes to Hainan during its winter.This makes for an 8． (extend)of growing seasons.Shortening the breeding cycle 9． half or more，Nanfan accelerates the breeding process.
Hope is a humble seed，when 10． (plant)in fertile ground，it transfigures(美化……的外表)into new life bearing fruits of change.The researchers at Nanfan are those seeds of hope.
Ⅳ.应用文写作
(2025·贵阳市摸底)
你校英语社将举办以“无人驾驶出租车(driverless taxis)”为话题的演讲比赛，请你就此写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：
(1)无人驾驶出租车的优势与不足；
(2)你的看法。
注意：
1．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
2．词数80左右；
3．短文开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear judges and fellow students，
Thanks for your listening.
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提能训练 [16]
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2025·安徽六校教育研究会入学测试)
Big Thinkers Series
The 2024 Big Thinkers series from New Scientist events features four online talks, covering a wide range of topics by world-class scientist speakers and experts.If you are curious about your planet or your universe, then this series is your place to hear the latest research.
Save ￡20 off the standard ticket price by purchasing a series ticket to all four talks in the Big Thinkers series (available on-demand) or purchase single tickets for just ￡13 per lecture(available by early booking)．
Reality ＋： From the Matrix to the Metaverse with David Chalmers
In this talk, philosopher David Chalmers argues that Metaverse-style virtual worlds experienced through headsets are also genuine and meaningful realities and we can live a meaningful life in VR.
What we don't know about gravity with Claudia de Rham
We are all familiar with the concept of gravity.In this talk, Professor Claudia de Rham will explore how much we actually know about gravity and how much more there is left to uncover.
A Brief History of Timekeeping with Chad Orzel
From Stonehenge to atomic clocks, here is the 5,000-year history of how science is used to mark time.Chad Orzel, the internationally bestselling author of How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog, offers us a witty journey through scientific theories and quirky(反常的) historical details.
Physics at the End of the Universe with Katie Mack
The Big Bang theory tells the story of the beginning of the universe for the last 13.8 billion years.But how does the story end Join astrophysicist Katie Mack as she shares what modern astrophysics tells us about the final fate of the universe.
语篇导读：本文介绍了四个与科学有关的讲座。
1．How much does a series ticket cost？
A．￡13. B．￡20.
C．￡30. D．￡32．
解析：D 细节理解题。题目问“一个系列的票价是多少？”。根据第二段中的“Save ￡20 off the standard ticket price by purchasing a series ticket...or purchase single tickets for just ￡13 per lecture (available by early booking)．”可知，购买Big Thinkers系列中四场讲座的系列门票可以在标准票价的基础上节省20英镑，而每场讲座的标准单人票票价是13 英镑。因此买一个系列的票价是4×13－20＝32(英镑)。故选D。
2．What will Chad Orzel lecture in？
A．The genuine reality.
B．The secrets of gravity.
C．The history of time marking.
D．The final fate of the universe.
解析：C 细节理解题。根据题干中的Chad Orzel可以将答案定位在第五段。根据该段中的“From Stonehenge to atomic clocks, here is the 5,000-year history of how science is used to mark time.”可知，Chad Orzel讲的是人们是如何利用科学标记时间的。故选C。
3．What do the four talks have in common？
A．They are all aimed at science lovers.
B．They are all concerned with gravity.
C．They will all be given by bestselling authors.
D．They will all be given by excellent physicists.
解析：A 细节理解题。文章第一段总述Big Thinkers系列的四个线上讲座活动，第二段介绍了票价信息，下面四段分别介绍四个讲座的相关信息。所以根据第一段中的“If you are curious about your planet or your universe, then this series is your place to hear the latest research.(如果您对您的星球或宇宙感到好奇，那么这个系列是您聆听最新研究的地方。)。”可知，这四个讲座的共同之处是它们都是针对科学爱好者的。选项中的“science lovers”是对文中的“you are curious about your planet or your universe”的同义转换。故选A。
B
(2025·临沂一模)
Humans work hard to avoid viruses.Sick people are isolated, diseased animals are killed and fields of infected crops are fired up.Reviving(复活) an ancient virus would surely be a disaster.
But a new study led by Fiddaman from University of Oxford, challenges this conventional wisdom.It shows how the revival of an ancient virus can unlock the secrets of its evolution.
The virus in the study is Marek's disease virus(MDV), killing more than 90% of chickens.Yet when it was discovered in 1907, MDV rarely caused death.
Dr.Fiddaman wondered whether its new-found virulence (毒性) was a result of large structural changes.To find out, he and his colleagues got their hands on nearly 1,000 chicken bones from ancient times across Europe and Asia, some of them up to 2,000 years old.Sections of DNA from these remains were mapped onto the ones of today's virus.
As the authors pieced together the sets of genes of ancient MDV, however, they noticed that the genes were arranged identically to those in modern species.It suggests that the increased virulence resulted not from large structural changes, but from point mutations (突变)．In particular, changes had occurred in the arrangement of a gene called MEQ, which has an essential role in tumor(肿瘤) formation.
This discovery suggests that the ancient MDV may not have been able to cause tumors.To test this assumption, Dr.Fiddaman followed up his study with a daring experiment.He made the ancient form of the MEQ gene and shoot it into living chicken cells.It did not turn on any of the genes associated with tumor formation.In comparison, a modern MEQ gene quickly showed its tendency to cause tumors.
By combining ancient and modern genetic biology, the methods pioneered in the paper reveal how, and more importantly why, any virus mutates.That could help scientists tackle other viruses that pull on the purse strings of farmers—by designing new vaccines, for instance—or even to work out how to prevent another global pandemic.
语篇导读：本文主要介绍了一项由牛津大学的菲达曼博士领导的新研究挑战了复活古代病毒造成灾难的传统观点，表明通过复活古代马雷克病毒可以揭示其进化的秘密。
4．What is widely acknowledged about the revival of an ancient virus？
A．It is a challenging task.
B．It reveals the virus evolution.
C．It means a disaster for humans.
D．It helps people fight diseases.
解析：C 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Humans work hard to avoid viruses.”和“Reviving(复活) an ancient virus would surely be a disaster.”可知，人类努力避免病毒，复活古代病毒可能是一场灾难，即人们普遍认为复活古代病毒对人类来说是一场灾难。故选C。
5．What caused the virulence change of MDV？
A．Point mutations in MEQ.
B．The occurrence of a new gene.
C．The reproduction of the ancient MDV.
D．Large structural changes in modern species.
解析：A 细节理解题。根据文章倒数第三段中的“It suggests that the increased virulence resulted not from large structural changes, but from point mutations...a gene called MEQ...”可知，增加的毒力并非来自大的结构变化，而是来自MEQ基因排列的点突变。因此MDV的毒力变化是由MEQ的点突变引起的。故选A。
6．How did Dr.Fiddaman test the assumption？
A．By investigating a typical case.
B．By conducting a field survey.
C．By studying the related theories.
D．By doing a comparative experiment.
解析：D 细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段中的“To test this assumption ...In comparison, a modern MEQ gene quickly showed its tendency to cause tumors.”可知，菲达曼博士将古代的MEQ基因引入活鸡细胞以验证假设，并将其与现代MEQ基因导致肿瘤的趋势相比较。这是一种比较实验的方法。故选D。
7．What can we infer from the last paragraph？
A．Viruses weaken gradually when they mutate.
B．The finding throws light on handling other viruses.
C．A global pandemic requires a world effort to end it.
D．Farmers will face more complex challenges than before.
解析：B 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“That could help scientists tackle other viruses that pull on the purse strings of farmers—by designing new vaccines, for instance—or even to work out how to prevent another global pandemic.”可知，这项发现有助于处理其他病毒。故选B。
C
(2025·福建质检)
Common water plants could provide a green energy source.Scientists have figured out how to get large amounts of oil from duckweed, one of nature's fastest-growing water plants.Transferring such plant oil into biodiesel (生物柴油) for transportation and heating could be a big part of a more sustainable future.
In a new study, researchers genetically engineered duckweed plants to produce seven times more oil per acre than soybeans.John Shanklin, a biochemist says, further research could double the engineered duckweed's oil output in the next few years.
Unlike fossil fuels, which form underground, biofuels can be refreshed faster than they are used.Fuels made from new and used vegetable oils, animal fat and seaweed can have a lower carbon footprint than fossil fuels do, but there has been a recent negative view against them.This is partly because so many crops now go into energy production rather than food；biofuels take up more than 100 million acres of the world's agricultural land.
Duckweed, common on every continent but Antarctica, is among the world's most productive plants, and the researchers suppose it could be a game-changing renewable energy source for three key reasons.First, it grows readily in water, so it wouldn't compete with food crops for agricultural land.Second, duckweed can grow fast in agricultural pollution released into the water.Third, Shanklin and his team found a way to avoid a major biotechnological barrier.For the new study, the researchers added an oil-producing gene, “turning it on like a light switch” by introducing a particular molecule (分子) only when the plant had finished growing.Shanklin says, “If it replicates(自我复制) in other species—and there's no reason to think that it would not—this can solve one of our biggest issues, which is how we can make more oil in more plants without negatively affecting growth.”
To expand production to industrial levels, scientists will need to design and produce large-scale bases for growing engineered plants and obtaining oil, which will be a challenge, because duckweed is a non-mainstream crop without much existing infrastructure(基础设施)．
语篇导读：本文介绍了科学家发现可以通过基因改造来增加浮萍的油产量，将其作为一种可再生能源，用于生产生物柴油，实现绿色可持续发展。
8．What can people get directly from duckweed？
A．Plant oil. B．Stable biodiesel.
C．Sustainable water. D．Natural heat.
解析：A 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Scientists have figured out how to get large amounts of oil from duckweed”及“Transferring such plant oil into biodiesel(生物柴油)”可知，从浮萍中直接获得的是植物油。故选A。
9．What does Paragraph 4 mainly convey？
A．Options for renewable energy.
B．Reasons for engineering genes.
C．The potential of revolutionary energy sources.
D．The approach to avoiding agricultural pollution.
解析：C 段落大意题。根据第四段中的“it could be a game-changing renewable energy source for three key reasons”可知，本段主要解释浮萍成为颠覆性的可再生能源的三个原因，这三个原因促使其具有巨大的发展潜力。故选C。
10．What is the decisive factor in mass-producing the plant？
A．Industrial levels. B．Unique design.
C．Academic research. D．Basic facilities.
解析：D 细节理解题。根据最后一段“To expand production to industrial levels, scientists will need to design and produce large-scale bases...a challenge, because duckweed is a non-mainstream crop without much existing infrastructure(基础设施)．”可知，科学家们面临最大的挑战在于缺少现有的基础设施支持。故选D。
11．What would be the best title for the text？
A．Duckweed Power
B．Duckweed Production
C．Genetic Engineering
D．Genetic Testing
解析：A 标题归纳题。文章主要介绍可通过基因工程增加浮萍的油产量并使其成为可再生能源，A项突出了浮萍作为能源的概念，其他选项只是文章提到的背景内容或补充信息。故选A。
Ⅱ.七选五
(2024·湖北省八市联考)
The reasons skiers and snowboarders wear goggles (护目镜) or glasses might seem a little obvious, especially if you've ever hit the slopes yourself.Sunlight reflected off the snow can make it hard to see, and UV (紫外的) rays can even damage your eyesight.Special colored lenses(镜片) also create contrast, so your whole path won't look like one flat expanse of whiteness. 1．
Olympic speed skaters, meanwhile, are racing inside on smooth ice. 2．
According to NBC Olympics, glasses can increase visibility on indoor tracks, too. 3. And while the ice may look smooth from a distance, those sharp blades can kick up ice chips that could pose problems if they end up in your eyes.In the event of a crash, shatter-proof glasses also protect skaters' eyes from errant blades.
4． Short-track speed skaters(who race around a roughly 111-meter track) can go as fast as 30 miles per hour or more, and long-track speed skaters(whose track is 400 meters long) sometimes hit about 35 miles per hour.The wind resistance generated by such speed—in a chilly arena(圆形运动场；竞技场；场地)—is enough to make any skater's eyes start streaming with tears.Picture leaning your head out of the window of a car that's going around 35 miles per hour on a cold day：You'd probably want to be wearing glasses, too.
That said, glasses aren't a requirement. 5. Belgium's Stijn Desmet, for example, has raced in Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games without eyewear, as has China's Zhang Chutong.
A．How do they wear glasses
B．So why do they wear glasses
C．Some skiers are afraid of the sunlight.
D．Some skaters' lenses are colored to help with that.
E．You'll occasionally see speed skaters with uncovered visages.
F．Not to mention that eyewear protects your eyes from any snow you displace.
G．But the biggest reason speed skaters opt for eyewear just might be their speed.
语篇导读：本文是一篇说明文。从科学的角度解释了速滑运动员佩戴眼镜的原因。
解析：
1．F 考查语境推断。根据上文可知，本段介绍了滑雪者佩戴护目镜或眼镜的原因，本句为本段最后一句，应承接上文继续说明原因。故F项(更不用说眼镜防止飞溅的雪跑进你的眼睛里了。)符合语境。故选F。
2．B 考查语境&复现推断。根据上文“Olympic speed skaters, meanwhile, are racing inside on smooth ice.”可知，室内比赛的速滑选手也要佩戴眼镜，且由下一段中的“According to NBC Olympics, glasses can increase visibility on indoor tracks, too.”可知，下一段内容对其进行了解释，由此可知，本句为过渡句，应提出他们为什么要佩戴眼镜的问题。故B项(为什么他们要佩戴眼镜呢？)符合语境。B项中的glasses为原词复现。故选B。
3．D 考查语境推断。根据设空处前一句可知，佩戴眼镜也可以增强在室内冰场的可视度，本句应继续解释上文中的内容，说明戴眼镜是为了看得更清楚。故D项(为了看得更清楚，一些速滑选手的镜片会进行着色。)符合语境。故选D。
4．G 考查语境&复现推断。根据下文“Short-track speed skaters...long-track speed skaters...”以及“Picture leaning your head out of the window of a car that's going around 35 miles per hour on a cold day”可知，本段主要说明，速滑时速度过快、风阻过强，所以运动员需要戴眼镜来保护眼睛。故G项(但是速滑选手选择佩戴眼镜最主要的原因可能就是他们的速度。)符合语境。G项中的speed为原词复现。故选G。
5．E 考查语境推断。根据上文中的“glasses aren't a requirement”以及下文“Belgium's Stijn Desmet...without eyewear, as has China's Zhang Chutong.”可知，下文的例子说明有选手不佩戴眼镜的情况。故E项(你偶尔会看到不戴眼镜的速滑选手。)符合语境。故选E。
Ⅲ.语法填空
(2024·八省八市高三第 一 次学业质评)
The Sanya Nanfan(南繁)Seed Breeding(繁殖)Base，located in south China's Hainan Province，plays a vital role as a seed centre in China. 1． (unique)blessed with nature's gifts and a wealth of the country's resources，it serves as the dedicated ground 2． skilled agricultural experts contribute to feeding our nation and addressing global hunger.
Dr.Xiao Feng stands at the forefront of agricultural innovation in Nanfan.Jokingly 3. (refer)to himself as a“mudskipper”，he is often spotted with rolled-up trouser legs knee-deep in the 4． (mud)fields.Dr.Xiao，along with other Nanfan researchers, 5. (commit)wholeheartedly to improving grain production，ensuring that people's dinner tables are filled.
“Life can be compared to a seed，”remarks Dr.Xiao.“Occasionally，it may either not grow as expected 6． remain inactive.Nevertheless，hope and opportunity persist.The seed of life will always manage 7. (emerge)through the ground.”
The term“Nanfan”itself implies to the practice of transplanting summertime crops from northern latitudes to Hainan during its winter.This makes for an 8． (extend)of growing seasons.Shortening the breeding cycle 9． half or more，Nanfan accelerates the breeding process.
Hope is a humble seed，when 10． (plant)in fertile ground，it transfigures(美化……的外表)into new life bearing fruits of change.The researchers at Nanfan are those seeds of hope.
语篇导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了南繁种子繁殖中心的情况及其主要贡献。
解析：
1．Uniquely 考查副词。句意：拥有得天独厚的自然恩赐和丰富的国家资源，在这片土地上，农业专家就如何处理全球饥饿问题贡献力量。空处修饰blessed，应用副词形式。故填Uniquely。
2．where 考查定语从句。句意见上一题解析。先行词为ground，引导词在定语从句中充当地点状语。故填where。
3．referring 考查非谓语动词。句意：戏称自己为“弹涂鱼”，他经常被看到卷着裤腿站在泥泞的田地里。v.-ing表主动。refer和主句主语he之间是主动关系。故填referring。
4．muddy 考查形容词。句意见上一题解析。空处修饰名词field，应用形容词形式。故填muddy。
5．is committed/commits 考查动词的时态。句意：肖博士和其他南繁的研究者们一起全身心致力于提升粮食产量，确保人们粮食充足。从第二段开始介绍Dr. Xiao都使用一般现在时。故填is committed/commits。
6．or 考查连词。句意：生活就像种子一样，或者有时不像预期的那样生长，或者有时不活跃。either...or...或者……或者……。故填or。
7．to emerge 考查非谓语动词。句意：生命的种子总能从地里冒出来。manage to do sth.完成某事(困难的事)。故填to emerge。
8．extension 考查名词。句意：这样可以延长生长季节。冠词后面应用名词形式。故填extension。
9．by 考查介词。句意：使繁殖周期缩短一半或更多……by表示程度或者数量。故填by。
10．planted 考查非谓语动词。句意：当希望被种植在肥沃的土壤里时，融入新的生命，结出变化之果。v.-ed作状语。plant和主句主语hope之间是被动关系。故填planted。
Ⅳ.应用文写作
(2025·贵阳市摸底)
你校英语社将举办以“无人驾驶出租车(driverless taxis)”为话题的演讲比赛，请你就此写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：
(1)无人驾驶出租车的优势与不足；
(2)你的看法。
注意：
1．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
2．词数80左右；
3．短文开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear judges and fellow students，
Thanks for your listening.
参考范文：
Dear judges and fellow students，
Good morning! Today, I want to talk about the advantages and disadvantages of driverless taxis.
On the positive side, these vehicles can reduce human error, save time and decrease traffic accidents.They are also environmentally friendly thanks to their intelligent control systems.However, safety concerns arise as technology can fail or be hacked. Additionally, job displacement for drivers is a significant issue.
In my view, driverless taxis are a step forward but must be managed carefully to reduce risks and protect employment.We should balance innovation with human welfare.
Thanks for your listening.
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