云南省德宏州2026届高三上学期开学定位监测英语试卷（含答案，无听力原文及音频）

德宏州2026届高三年级开学定位监测
英语试卷
考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的姓名、学校、准考证号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂在答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C
1. What does the man want to do
A. Take photos. B. Buy a camera. C. Call the woman.
2. Where does the man speaking come from
A. France. B. Canada. C. Australia.
3. Why does the woman plan to go to the town
A. To pay her bills in the bank.
B. To buy books in a bookstore.
C. To get some money from the bank.
4. What is the woman concerned about
A. Her health. B. Her character. C. Her figure.
5. Which sandwich does the man prefer
A. A ham sandwich. B. A turkey sandwich. C. A chicken sandwich.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7小题。
6. Where was Bill yesterday evening
A. In a cinema. B. At home. C. At his uncle's.
7. Who might Bill go to the movie with tonight
A. Jane. B. His uncle. C. Ben.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9小题。
8. What is Jack
A. A driver. B. A student. C. A teacher.
9. How does the man's wife go to work on rainy days
A. By car. B. By bus. C. By subway.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12小题。
10. What is Marta good at
A. Designing some products.
B. Operating a company.
C. Building a website.
11. What is Marta's challenge
A. Meeting the deadline.
B. Getting along with her IT teacher.
C. Making businessmen trust her.
12. What's the man's attitude to the woman
A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Uncertain.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16小题。
13. What does the man think of the restaurant
A. It's cheap. B. It's good. C. It's strange.
14. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Doctor and patient. C. couples.
15. What is the woman busy doing
A. Buying books online.
B. Buying things for the store.
C. Doing a survey on Internet shopping.
16. How was the man's experience of Internet shopping
A. Not good. B. Pleasant. C. Valuable.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20小题。
17. When does the speech probably take place
A. At the end of a term.
B. In the middle of a term.
C. At the beginning of a term.
18. How long does the advisory office open on Saturday
A. 8 hours. B. 9 hours. C. 10 hours.
19. What can Jim Smith help with
A. Money matters.
B. Information about jobs.
C. Study-related problems.
20 Who should students turn to if they have personal problems
A. Rodney Reid. B. Laura Lea. C. Jarrod Howard.
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
Let's take a look at some of the big celebrations that happen during spring.
Songkran
Songkran is a celebration marking the Thai New Year. The festival usually lasts three days, though festivities can start early or end later in some cities. Water plays a major role in the festival. Symbolically, it washes away the previous year so people can get ready for the next one. Outside, Songkran is celebrated with street parties and a friendly water fight. In 2025, it began on April 11.
Holi
Known as the festival of colors, Holi is celebrated on the last full moon in the lunar month of Phalguna. This ancient tradition marks the end of winter and honors the victory of good over bad. The annual Hindu celebration was held on March 24, 2025.
Easter
It is a Christian tradition marking the day when Jesus Christ is said to have come back to life. On Easter Sunday, people attend church services where they sing and pray. It's a day for some fun family activities too, like decorating hard-boiled eggs and searching for the hidden treats around the house or yard. In 2025, Easter was celebrated on Sunday, April 20.
Passover
Passover is a time to reflect on Jews’ suffering in ancient Egypt. Jews were believed to have been led to freedom by a religious leader named Moses. Passover is celebrated for seven or eight days in reflection of the suffering. In 2025, Passover began in the evening of April 13 and ended in the evening of April 19.
1. When did people celebrate Easter in 2025
A. On April 20. B. On April 11. C. On March 24. D. On April 13.
2. Which holiday celebrates the victory of good/evil
A. Songkran. B. Holi. C. Easter. D. Passover.
3. What makes Passover different from the other three holidays
A. The season of celebration. B. The widespread use of water.
C. The sad holiday atmosphere. D. The bright decorating colors.
B
The pleasant smell of freshly roasted coffee filled the air inside an old-fashioned but attractive cabin in the eastern Chinese village, which houses Frank Sterzer's café: Bamboo Coffee Roasters.
Having worked as an engineer in Germany and China for over two decades, Frank discovered a new sense of purpose in Maoli village near Ningbo, Zhejiang province. Driven by a long-standing passion for coffee, he turned his hobby into a thriving enterprise by roasting quality beans. “Zhejiang's countryside offers great infrastructure (基础设施)and beautiful landscapes, making it the perfect place to launch a business,” says Frank. Maoli is conveniently less than 30 minutes from downtown Ningbo, blending urban accessibility with rural peace.
To Frank, enjoying a cup of coffee along with homemade cake while taking in the rural views represents the peaceful lifestyle he wishes to share with his guests. “The café is a space where people can experience the charm of this mountain village,” he adds.
The name Bamboo Coffee Roasters comes from the plentiful bamboo surrounding Maoli, and its logo was inspired by Frank's photo of a local bamboo forest. Behind the shop, a small coffee factory houses excellent beans from around the world, stored beside softly humming roasting machines. Frank roasts up to 10 metric tons of beans a year, which has helped make the café a success.
Since its opening in June 2024, the café has quickly become a popular spot, drawing both local and international visitors, especially with China's expanded visa-free policies. Before the Spring Festival, guests came from various places. One tourist noted, “We came to Ningbo for local delicacies and business, purchasing local produce. Products such as honey oranges, bamboo shoots and tea have also found wider markets, thanks to the café’s popularity,” one tourist said.
4. What made Frank set up the café in Maoli
A. The village's facilities and scenery.
B. China's expanded visa-free policies.
C. Frank's newly found enthusiasm.
D. The convenience in the rural area.
5. Which of the following details about the coffee roasting process at Bamboo Coffee Roasters is mentioned
A. Frank personally delivers the roasted beans to customers in Ningbo.
B. The beans are sourced exclusively from farmers in Zhejiang province.
C. The roasting machines operate quietly in the background of the shop.
D. The annual production capacity of roasted beans reaches about ten metric tons.
6. What can be inferred about Frank Sterzer from the passage
A. He values a peaceful lifestyle and cultural exchange more than a high-income city career.
B. He plans to open a chain of similar cafés in major Chinese cities in the near future.
C. His engineering background is directly responsible for the design of the roasting machines.
D. He chose the location primarily because of the low cost of land and labor in the countryside.
7. Why is the tourist remark mentioned in the last paragraph
A. To promote the sale of the local produce.
B. To prove guests promoted Frank's business.
C. To show Frank's business enhanced local economy.
D. To share the interest of tourists in exploring Ningbo.
C
Chinese Teapot Escaping from British Museum Goes Viral
A viral video series telling the story of a jade teapot coming to life and escaping the British Museum to return home has gained wide praise from Chinese state media.
The three short videos, titled Escape from the British Museum, show the teapot transforming into a young woman in a green dress. She asks for the help of a Chinese journalist in London to return to her family. Released by independent vloggers on Douyin, the series quickly struck a chord (心弦) in China, receiving over 310 million views. The story reflects growing public criticism toward the British Museum, especially after recent reports that more than 1,500 items, including gold jewelry, semi-precious stones and glass, had been stolen or damaged.
In August, the state media Global Times called for the return of Chinese artifacts from the museum “free of charge” in the wake of the controversy (公开辩论). The huge holes in the management and security of cultural objects in the British Museum exposed by this scandal (丑闻) have led to the collapse of a long-standing and widely circulated claim that “foreign cultural objects are better protected in the British Museum.” It praised the video for conveying a strong message about cultural heritage and reflecting Chinese people’s desire for the repatriation of relics.
The museum scandal made headlines around the world and reawakened earlier demands by the Chinese media to restore the country’s relics. The new three-part show has triggered a wave of nationalism among viewers, with many praising the creative plot that reduced them to tears by showing how the teapot experienced the happiness of returning to China to see pandas and watch a flag-raising ceremony on Tian’anmen Square.
8. What excuse does Britain give for keeping other nations’ cultural objects in its museum
A It has taken possession of these objects by all lawful means.
B. These objects are safer and taken better care of in its museum.
C. It is requested by other nations to protect their cultural objects.
D. These objects may come to life, flee their countries and go viral.
9. What does the underlined word “repatriation” (Para. 3) probably mean
A. Repair. B. Reflection. C. Reserve. D. Return.
10. Which of the following can we infer from the passage
A. China had already demanded the restoration of its cultural relics before the scandal.
B. The museum’s awful management and security systems are involved in the scandal.
C. The British Museum is under pressure to return the cultural relics to China sooner or later.
D. A London-based Chinese journalist has contributed a lot to the viral three-part video series.
11. What’s the purpose of the passage
A. To appeal to Britain to return China’s cultural objects.
B. To introduce a viral video series about a fleeing jade teapot.
C. To arouse readers’ concern about Chinese cultural objects abroad.
D. To praise Chinese young people’s passion for history and tradition.
D
Researchers led by Josie Hughes in the CREATE Lab in EPFL’s School of Engineering wanted to develop a robot that could go across diverse environments as skillfully as animals by changing form on the fly. With GOAT (Good Over All Terrains) they have achieved just that—and created a new model for robotic movement and control in the process.
“While most robots compute the shortest path from A to B, GOAT considers the travel pattern as well as the path to be taken,” Hughes explains. “For example, instead of going around an obstacle like a stream, GOAT can swim straight through. If its path is hilly, it can passively roll downhill like a ball to save both time and energy, and then actively drive as a rover (漫游者) when rolling is no longer beneficial.”
To design their robot, the CREATE team took inspiration from across the animal kingdom, including spiders and kangaroos. The team’s bioinspired approach led to a design that is highly compliant (顺应的), meaning it adapts in response to interaction with its environment, rather than remaining unchangeable. This allows GOAT to actively alter its shape to change its passive properties, which range from more flexible in its ‘rover’ model to stronger as a ball.
CREATE Lab PhD student Max Polzin explains that compliance also allows GOAT to navigate with minimal sensing equipment. With only a satellite navigation system and a device for measuring the robot’s own direction, GOAT carries no cameras onboard. “It doesn’t need complex sensing. It can use the environment, even with very limited knowledge of it, to find the best path,” Polzin says.
Future research includes improved algorithms (算法) to help with GOAT’s design. Looking ahead, the researchers see many potential applications for their device, from environmental monitoring to disaster response.
12. What key feature distinguishes GOAT
A. Rolling downhill like a ball.
B. Calculating the shortest A-to-B path.
C. Navigating obstacles such as streams.
D. Efficient adaptation to varied terrains.
13. Where did GOAT’s designers find their solution
A. From previous robots. B. From other researches.
C. From other species. D. From edging information.
14. In which field will GOAT probably be applied
A. Education. B. Climate. C. Finance. D. Medicine.
15 What would be the best title for the passage
A. The Future Applications of GOAT
B. The Development of a New Robot: GOAT
C. GOAT: A Robot for Diverse Environments
D. How GOAT Saves Time and Energy in Travel
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。
Benefits of Exploring New Places
Discovering unfamiliar places can often be frightening, but it’s also an adventure that offers many benefits. Whether you go abroad or plan a pleasant, local staycation (就近度假), traveling gives you the opportunity to step away from your busy schedule to clear your mind and center yourself. ____16____.
It improves mental health
It may come as no surprise to learn that exploring new places is good for your physical happiness, but do you know that it’s also good for your mental and emotional health ____17____. By taking advantage of the freedom that comes with traveling, you’re accepting a healthy, positive and optimistic mindset.
It lets you disconnect from your daily life
Sometimes your mind and body need to rest and recharge. ____18____. A weekend trip or staycation can help you unwind and explore at a slow and relaxing pace. By taking a break from your daily responsibilities, you’re giving your body and mind some time to heal and renew.
It helps you step out of your comfort zone
____19____. Exploring a new city, state or country can be scary at first. But once you step out of your comfort zone, you’ll gain a renewed sense of strength and independence. Doing things differently from your daily activities will also help improve your productivity, gain problem-solving skills and build your confidence.
____20____
Traveling can teach you many things about a destination, including its history, people and languages, which a book simply can’t. When you meet with new cultures and people, you’re improving your creativity in the process. Involving yourself in other people’s traditions, beliefs and real-life experiences will teach you new skills and insights, while sparking (激发) your creativity.
A. It improves creativity
B It expands your understanding
C. Traveling boosts happiness and satisfaction
D. Here are the benefits of discovery, near and far
E. A leisurely walk can help calm your mind and spirit
F. New experiences can often bring forth new challenges
G. Traveling offers a great relief from the stress that comes from work and daily demands
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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
In my early 40s, I felt stuck in middle age. I decided to try out various ____21____ like playing a musical instrument and painting — but nothing really ____22____. Feeling a bit desperate, I made a tough choice: to take up ballet, even though I wasn’t ____23____. I wanted to prove to myself that my body ____24____ more, so I signed up for an adult beginner class at the National Ballet School in Toronto. To ____25____ my confidence, I even wore a well-designed headband to my first class.
____26____, ballet brought me a lot of joy. The repetitive exercises, the physical effort, and even the ____27____ feedback from my teacher felt meaningful in a way they hadn’t when I’d tried ballet as a kid. My teacher’s ____28____ to “take up more space” and embrace imperfection left a lasting ____29____ on me, not only in ballet but also in my life. As a writer, I noticed how the struggle for perfection in ballet _____30_____ my creative process.
Over the past eight years, ballet has _____31_____ how I see and feel about my body. My movements are still far from perfect, but I’ve learned to _____32_____ the small wins — better pose, more _____33_____, and growing strength. Now, at 50, I love the daily _____34_____ and the reminder that my body is capable of so much.
For me, ballet isn’t about being perfect — it’s about _____35_____ beauty in the journey of improvement.
21. A. problems B. hobbies C. excuses D. actions
22. A. existed B. happened C. disappeared D. worked
23. A. sensitive B. outgoing C. flexible D. optimistic
24. A. was capable of B. was short of C. was aware of D. was tired of
25. A. express B. obtain C. boost D. restore
26. A. Naturally B. Secretly C. Undoubtedly D. Surprisingly
27. A. practical B. critical C. positive D. constructive
28. A. guidance B. promise C. purpose D. movement
29. A. burden B. pressure C. dependence D. impression
30. A. explained B. mirrored C. assessed D. designed
31. A. displayed B. maintained C. transformed D. developed
32. A. celebrate B. witness C. collect D. share
33. A. curiosity B. experience C. judgement D. confidence
34. A. conflict B. challenge C. competition D. puzzle
35. A. delivering B. presenting C. finding D. proving
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。
In Suzhou’s Gusu District, there is an old street called Qilishantang. It is an old street ____36____ a history of more than 1,200 years. The whole street, ____37____ (start) from Huqiu in the west, reaches Changmen in the east. Shantang River was dug and roads and houses ____38____ (build) on the river bank. It is named Qilishantang because it is seven Chinese miles long.
There are many ancient buildings on both sides of the street. These buildings are arranged in a neat and orderly way. From the Ming and Qing dynasties to today, it ____39____ (be) the street with the densest (最稠密) historic sites and the most prosperous categories in Suzhou, ____40____ can be called “the first street in Suzhou”.
Even Emperor Qianlong spoke highly of this street and he ____41____ (personal) wrote a poem about the street. In addition to the ____42____ (attract) scenery, it is also an important business place in the history of Suzhou.
With the passage of the long river of history, the light of the old street is gradually darkening ____43____ the prosperity is gone. But when people walk into the old street, shops, ancient buildings and boats are still telling ____44____ (it) ancient history, with the old Suzhou ____45____ (hide) in the new Suzhou city.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，观看了纪念中国人民抗日战争暨世界反法西斯战争胜利80周年的阅兵仪式，请给你的英国朋友Gary写一封邮件，向他介绍仪式情况及观后感。内容包括：
(1)介绍阅兵仪式；
(2)自己的感悟。
提示词：the grand military parade (大阅兵); the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War (中国人民抗日战争暨世界反法西斯战争胜利80周年)。
注意：
(1)写作词数应为80左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Gary,
I’m writing to tell you about the grand military parade on September 3rd, 2025 in Beijing.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
47. 读后续写
The Araguaia River is one of the biggest rivers in Brazil. It is home to thousands of animals. River dolphins swim and play in the water, and there are many different colored fish.
In one town, a 13-year-old boy named Rhenan walks along the river every day. But looking at the river makes him worry because there is rubbish everywhere. He sees plastic bottles, old clothing, and empty food packages. The water looks dark and ugly.
One day Rhenan asked about the dirty river at school. “You wouldn’t want rubbish in your house,” said his teacher. “Think about the poor animals!” For days, Rhenan couldn’t stop thinking about the river. It doesn’t seem right to him that this big and powerful river is filled with rubbish. “It’s hurting the animals in my area,” he thought. “And it’s also hurting the families who live here.” Then Rhenan had an idea.
The next morning, Rhenan talked to his mother about his plan for the river. He wanted to go around his town and ask for everyone’s help. Maybe if they all worked together, they could clean up the river!
Rhenan’s mother loved his idea. “I believe the most important thing for you, Rhenan, is learning how to change things that you care about. That will stay with you forever.” She said. She told him she would help him along the way.
The next day, Rhenan went to the police department and next to the office of the Mayor (市长). He visited offices, businesses, and other schools. Soon he had a very big group of people who like his idea! They all decided to meet at the river the following week. On the day of the river clean-up, Rhenan was excited—but he was also nervous. What if no one showed up But when he and his mother arrived, there were almost a hundred people there, including many of Rhenan’s friends.
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。
Over the whole day, they all worked together to clean up the rubbish.
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At the end of the day, everyone started to cheer.
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答案版
德宏州2026届高三年级开学定位监测
英语试卷
考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的姓名、学校、准考证号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂在答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C
1. What does the man want to do
A. Take photos. B. Buy a camera. C. Call the woman.
2. Where does the man speaking come from
A. France. B. Canada. C. Australia.
3. Why does the woman plan to go to the town
A. To pay her bills in the bank.
B. To buy books in a bookstore.
C. To get some money from the bank.
4. What is the woman concerned about
A. Her health. B. Her character. C. Her figure.
5. Which sandwich does the man prefer
A. A ham sandwich. B. A turkey sandwich. C. A chicken sandwich.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7小题。
6. Where was Bill yesterday evening
A. In a cinema. B. At home. C. At his uncle's.
7. Who might Bill go to the movie with tonight
A. Jane. B. His uncle. C. Ben.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9小题。
8. What is Jack
A. A driver. B. A student. C. A teacher.
9. How does the man's wife go to work on rainy days
A. By car. B. By bus. C. By subway.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12小题。
10. What is Marta good at
A. Designing some products.
B. Operating a company.
C. Building a website.
11. What is Marta's challenge
A. Meeting the deadline.
B. Getting along with her IT teacher.
C. Making businessmen trust her.
12. What's the man's attitude to the woman
A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Uncertain.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16小题。
13. What does the man think of the restaurant
A. It's cheap. B. It's good. C. It's strange.
14. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Doctor and patient. C. couples.
15. What is the woman busy doing
A. Buying books online.
B. Buying things for the store.
C. Doing a survey on Internet shopping.
16. How was the man's experience of Internet shopping
A. Not good. B. Pleasant. C. Valuable.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20小题。
17. When does the speech probably take place
A. At the end of a term.
B. In the middle of a term.
C. At the beginning of a term.
18. How long does the advisory office open on Saturday
A. 8 hours. B. 9 hours. C. 10 hours.
19. What can Jim Smith help with
A. Money matters.
B. Information about jobs.
C. Study-related problems.
20 Who should students turn to if they have personal problems
A. Rodney Reid. B. Laura Lea. C. Jarrod Howard.
听力答案：1-10 ABCCA BCBAC 11-20 CABAB ACBAB
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
Let's take a look at some of the big celebrations that happen during spring.
Songkran
Songkran is a celebration marking the Thai New Year. The festival usually lasts three days, though festivities can start early or end later in some cities. Water plays a major role in the festival. Symbolically, it washes away the previous year so people can get ready for the next one. Outside, Songkran is celebrated with street parties and a friendly water fight. In 2025, it began on April 11.
Holi
Known as the festival of colors, Holi is celebrated on the last full moon in the lunar month of Phalguna. This ancient tradition marks the end of winter and honors the victory of good over bad. The annual Hindu celebration was held on March 24, 2025.
Easter
It is a Christian tradition marking the day when Jesus Christ is said to have come back to life. On Easter Sunday, people attend church services where they sing and pray. It's a day for some fun family activities too, like decorating hard-boiled eggs and searching for the hidden treats around the house or yard. In 2025, Easter was celebrated on Sunday, April 20.
Passover
Passover is a time to reflect on Jews’ suffering in ancient Egypt. Jews were believed to have been led to freedom by a religious leader named Moses. Passover is celebrated for seven or eight days in reflection of the suffering. In 2025, Passover began in the evening of April 13 and ended in the evening of April 19.
1. When did people celebrate Easter in 2025
A. On April 20. B. On April 11. C. On March 24. D. On April 13.
2. Which holiday celebrates the victory of good/evil
A. Songkran. B. Holi. C. Easter. D. Passover.
3. What makes Passover different from the other three holidays
A. The season of celebration. B. The widespread use of water.
C. The sad holiday atmosphere. D. The bright decorating colors.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C
B
The pleasant smell of freshly roasted coffee filled the air inside an old-fashioned but attractive cabin in the eastern Chinese village, which houses Frank Sterzer's café: Bamboo Coffee Roasters.
Having worked as an engineer in Germany and China for over two decades, Frank discovered a new sense of purpose in Maoli village near Ningbo, Zhejiang province. Driven by a long-standing passion for coffee, he turned his hobby into a thriving enterprise by roasting quality beans. “Zhejiang's countryside offers great infrastructure (基础设施)and beautiful landscapes, making it the perfect place to launch a business,” says Frank. Maoli is conveniently less than 30 minutes from downtown Ningbo, blending urban accessibility with rural peace.
To Frank, enjoying a cup of coffee along with homemade cake while taking in the rural views represents the peaceful lifestyle he wishes to share with his guests. “The café is a space where people can experience the charm of this mountain village,” he adds.
The name Bamboo Coffee Roasters comes from the plentiful bamboo surrounding Maoli, and its logo was inspired by Frank's photo of a local bamboo forest. Behind the shop, a small coffee factory houses excellent beans from around the world, stored beside softly humming roasting machines. Frank roasts up to 10 metric tons of beans a year, which has helped make the café a success.
Since its opening in June 2024, the café has quickly become a popular spot, drawing both local and international visitors, especially with China's expanded visa-free policies. Before the Spring Festival, guests came from various places. One tourist noted, “We came to Ningbo for local delicacies and business, purchasing local produce. Products such as honey oranges, bamboo shoots and tea have also found wider markets, thanks to the café’s popularity,” one tourist said.
4. What made Frank set up the café in Maoli
A. The village's facilities and scenery.
B. China's expanded visa-free policies.
C. Frank's newly found enthusiasm.
D. The convenience in the rural area.
5. Which of the following details about the coffee roasting process at Bamboo Coffee Roasters is mentioned
A. Frank personally delivers the roasted beans to customers in Ningbo.
B. The beans are sourced exclusively from farmers in Zhejiang province.
C. The roasting machines operate quietly in the background of the shop.
D. The annual production capacity of roasted beans reaches about ten metric tons.
6. What can be inferred about Frank Sterzer from the passage
A. He values a peaceful lifestyle and cultural exchange more than a high-income city career.
B. He plans to open a chain of similar cafés in major Chinese cities in the near future.
C. His engineering background is directly responsible for the design of the roasting machines.
D. He chose the location primarily because of the low cost of land and labor in the countryside.
7. Why is the tourist remark mentioned in the last paragraph
A. To promote the sale of the local produce.
B. To prove guests promoted Frank's business.
C. To show Frank's business enhanced local economy.
D. To share the interest of tourists in exploring Ningbo.
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. A 7. C
C
Chinese Teapot Escaping from British Museum Goes Viral
A viral video series telling the story of a jade teapot coming to life and escaping the British Museum to return home has gained wide praise from Chinese state media.
The three short videos, titled Escape from the British Museum, show the teapot transforming into a young woman in a green dress. She asks for the help of a Chinese journalist in London to return to her family. Released by independent vloggers on Douyin, the series quickly struck a chord (心弦) in China, receiving over 310 million views. The story reflects growing public criticism toward the British Museum, especially after recent reports that more than 1,500 items, including gold jewelry, semi-precious stones and glass, had been stolen or damaged.
In August, the state media Global Times called for the return of Chinese artifacts from the museum “free of charge” in the wake of the controversy (公开辩论). The huge holes in the management and security of cultural objects in the British Museum exposed by this scandal (丑闻) have led to the collapse of a long-standing and widely circulated claim that “foreign cultural objects are better protected in the British Museum.” It praised the video for conveying a strong message about cultural heritage and reflecting Chinese people’s desire for the repatriation of relics.
The museum scandal made headlines around the world and reawakened earlier demands by the Chinese media to restore the country’s relics. The new three-part show has triggered a wave of nationalism among viewers, with many praising the creative plot that reduced them to tears by showing how the teapot experienced the happiness of returning to China to see pandas and watch a flag-raising ceremony on Tian’anmen Square.
8. What excuse does Britain give for keeping other nations’ cultural objects in its museum
A It has taken possession of these objects by all lawful means.
B. These objects are safer and taken better care of in its museum.
C. It is requested by other nations to protect their cultural objects.
D. These objects may come to life, flee their countries and go viral.
9. What does the underlined word “repatriation” (Para. 3) probably mean
A. Repair. B. Reflection. C. Reserve. D. Return.
10. Which of the following can we infer from the passage
A. China had already demanded the restoration of its cultural relics before the scandal.
B. The museum’s awful management and security systems are involved in the scandal.
C. The British Museum is under pressure to return the cultural relics to China sooner or later.
D. A London-based Chinese journalist has contributed a lot to the viral three-part video series.
11. What’s the purpose of the passage
A. To appeal to Britain to return China’s cultural objects.
B. To introduce a viral video series about a fleeing jade teapot.
C. To arouse readers’ concern about Chinese cultural objects abroad.
D. To praise Chinese young people’s passion for history and tradition.
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. A 11. B
D
Researchers led by Josie Hughes in the CREATE Lab in EPFL’s School of Engineering wanted to develop a robot that could go across diverse environments as skillfully as animals by changing form on the fly. With GOAT (Good Over All Terrains) they have achieved just that—and created a new model for robotic movement and control in the process.
“While most robots compute the shortest path from A to B, GOAT considers the travel pattern as well as the path to be taken,” Hughes explains. “For example, instead of going around an obstacle like a stream, GOAT can swim straight through. If its path is hilly, it can passively roll downhill like a ball to save both time and energy, and then actively drive as a rover (漫游者) when rolling is no longer beneficial.”
To design their robot, the CREATE team took inspiration from across the animal kingdom, including spiders and kangaroos. The team’s bioinspired approach led to a design that is highly compliant (顺应的), meaning it adapts in response to interaction with its environment, rather than remaining unchangeable. This allows GOAT to actively alter its shape to change its passive properties, which range from more flexible in its ‘rover’ model to stronger as a ball.
CREATE Lab PhD student Max Polzin explains that compliance also allows GOAT to navigate with minimal sensing equipment. With only a satellite navigation system and a device for measuring the robot’s own direction, GOAT carries no cameras onboard. “It doesn’t need complex sensing. It can use the environment, even with very limited knowledge of it, to find the best path,” Polzin says.
Future research includes improved algorithms (算法) to help with GOAT’s design. Looking ahead, the researchers see many potential applications for their device, from environmental monitoring to disaster response.
12. What key feature distinguishes GOAT
A. Rolling downhill like a ball.
B. Calculating the shortest A-to-B path.
C. Navigating obstacles such as streams.
D. Efficient adaptation to varied terrains.
13. Where did GOAT’s designers find their solution
A. From previous robots. B. From other researches.
C. From other species. D. From edging information.
14. In which field will GOAT probably be applied
A. Education. B. Climate. C. Finance. D. Medicine.
15 What would be the best title for the passage
A. The Future Applications of GOAT
B. The Development of a New Robot: GOAT
C. GOAT: A Robot for Diverse Environments
D. How GOAT Saves Time and Energy in Travel
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. B 15. C
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。
Benefits of Exploring New Places
Discovering unfamiliar places can often be frightening, but it’s also an adventure that offers many benefits. Whether you go abroad or plan a pleasant, local staycation (就近度假), traveling gives you the opportunity to step away from your busy schedule to clear your mind and center yourself. ____16____.
It improves mental health
It may come as no surprise to learn that exploring new places is good for your physical happiness, but do you know that it’s also good for your mental and emotional health ____17____. By taking advantage of the freedom that comes with traveling, you’re accepting a healthy, positive and optimistic mindset.
It lets you disconnect from your daily life
Sometimes your mind and body need to rest and recharge. ____18____. A weekend trip or staycation can help you unwind and explore at a slow and relaxing pace. By taking a break from your daily responsibilities, you’re giving your body and mind some time to heal and renew.
It helps you step out of your comfort zone
____19____. Exploring a new city, state or country can be scary at first. But once you step out of your comfort zone, you’ll gain a renewed sense of strength and independence. Doing things differently from your daily activities will also help improve your productivity, gain problem-solving skills and build your confidence.
____20____
Traveling can teach you many things about a destination, including its history, people and languages, which a book simply can’t. When you meet with new cultures and people, you’re improving your creativity in the process. Involving yourself in other people’s traditions, beliefs and real-life experiences will teach you new skills and insights, while sparking (激发) your creativity.
A. It improves creativity
B It expands your understanding
C. Traveling boosts happiness and satisfaction
D. Here are the benefits of discovery, near and far
E. A leisurely walk can help calm your mind and spirit
F. New experiences can often bring forth new challenges
G. Traveling offers a great relief from the stress that comes from work and daily demands
【答案】16. D 17. C 18. G 19. F 20. A
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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
In my early 40s, I felt stuck in middle age. I decided to try out various ____21____ like playing a musical instrument and painting — but nothing really ____22____. Feeling a bit desperate, I made a tough choice: to take up ballet, even though I wasn’t ____23____. I wanted to prove to myself that my body ____24____ more, so I signed up for an adult beginner class at the National Ballet School in Toronto. To ____25____ my confidence, I even wore a well-designed headband to my first class.
____26____, ballet brought me a lot of joy. The repetitive exercises, the physical effort, and even the ____27____ feedback from my teacher felt meaningful in a way they hadn’t when I’d tried ballet as a kid. My teacher’s ____28____ to “take up more space” and embrace imperfection left a lasting ____29____ on me, not only in ballet but also in my life. As a writer, I noticed how the struggle for perfection in ballet _____30_____ my creative process.
Over the past eight years, ballet has _____31_____ how I see and feel about my body. My movements are still far from perfect, but I’ve learned to _____32_____ the small wins — better pose, more _____33_____, and growing strength. Now, at 50, I love the daily _____34_____ and the reminder that my body is capable of so much.
For me, ballet isn’t about being perfect — it’s about _____35_____ beauty in the journey of improvement.
21. A. problems B. hobbies C. excuses D. actions
22. A. existed B. happened C. disappeared D. worked
23. A. sensitive B. outgoing C. flexible D. optimistic
24. A. was capable of B. was short of C. was aware of D. was tired of
25. A. express B. obtain C. boost D. restore
26. A. Naturally B. Secretly C. Undoubtedly D. Surprisingly
27. A. practical B. critical C. positive D. constructive
28. A. guidance B. promise C. purpose D. movement
29. A. burden B. pressure C. dependence D. impression
30. A. explained B. mirrored C. assessed D. designed
31. A. displayed B. maintained C. transformed D. developed
32. A. celebrate B. witness C. collect D. share
33. A. curiosity B. experience C. judgement D. confidence
34. A. conflict B. challenge C. competition D. puzzle
35. A. delivering B. presenting C. finding D. proving
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. C 24. A 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. C
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In Suzhou’s Gusu District, there is an old street called Qilishantang. It is an old street ____36____ a history of more than 1,200 years. The whole street, ____37____ (start) from Huqiu in the west, reaches Changmen in the east. Shantang River was dug and roads and houses ____38____ (build) on the river bank. It is named Qilishantang because it is seven Chinese miles long.
There are many ancient buildings on both sides of the street. These buildings are arranged in a neat and orderly way. From the Ming and Qing dynasties to today, it ____39____ (be) the street with the densest (最稠密) historic sites and the most prosperous categories in Suzhou, ____40____ can be called “the first street in Suzhou”.
Even Emperor Qianlong spoke highly of this street and he ____41____ (personal) wrote a poem about the street. In addition to the ____42____ (attract) scenery, it is also an important business place in the history of Suzhou.
With the passage of the long river of history, the light of the old street is gradually darkening ____43____ the prosperity is gone. But when people walk into the old street, shops, ancient buildings and boats are still telling ____44____ (it) ancient history, with the old Suzhou ____45____ (hide) in the new Suzhou city.
【答案】36. with
37. starting
38. were built
39. has been
40. which 41. personally
42. attractive
43. and##as##while
44. its 45. hidden
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，观看了纪念中国人民抗日战争暨世界反法西斯战争胜利80周年的阅兵仪式，请给你的英国朋友Gary写一封邮件，向他介绍仪式情况及观后感。内容包括：
(1)介绍阅兵仪式；
(2)自己的感悟。
提示词：the grand military parade (大阅兵); the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War (中国人民抗日战争暨世界反法西斯战争胜利80周年)。
注意：
(1)写作词数应为80左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Gary,
I’m writing to tell you about the grand military parade on September 3rd, 2025 in Beijing.
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】参考范文
Dear Gary,
I’m writing to tell you about the grand military parade on September 3rd, 2025 in Beijing. It celebrated the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
The parade showed many advanced weapons made in China, soldiers marching perfectly and planes flying in the sky. It was a great display of our country’s strength and history. What moved me most was the message of peace. The parade was not just about showing military power, but also about remembering the past and protecting peace, which made me realize how important it is to value the peaceful life we have today.
I feel very proud of my country’s achievements and its efforts for world peace. I hope we can always remember history and work together for a better future.
Yours,
Li Hua
47. 读后续写
The Araguaia River is one of the biggest rivers in Brazil. It is home to thousands of animals. River dolphins swim and play in the water, and there are many different colored fish.
In one town, a 13-year-old boy named Rhenan walks along the river every day. But looking at the river makes him worry because there is rubbish everywhere. He sees plastic bottles, old clothing, and empty food packages. The water looks dark and ugly.
One day Rhenan asked about the dirty river at school. “You wouldn’t want rubbish in your house,” said his teacher. “Think about the poor animals!” For days, Rhenan couldn’t stop thinking about the river. It doesn’t seem right to him that this big and powerful river is filled with rubbish. “It’s hurting the animals in my area,” he thought. “And it’s also hurting the families who live here.” Then Rhenan had an idea.
The next morning, Rhenan talked to his mother about his plan for the river. He wanted to go around his town and ask for everyone’s help. Maybe if they all worked together, they could clean up the river!
Rhenan’s mother loved his idea. “I believe the most important thing for you, Rhenan, is learning how to change things that you care about. That will stay with you forever.” She said. She told him she would help him along the way.
The next day, Rhenan went to the police department and next to the office of the Mayor (市长). He visited offices, businesses, and other schools. Soon he had a very big group of people who like his idea! They all decided to meet at the river the following week. On the day of the river clean-up, Rhenan was excited—but he was also nervous. What if no one showed up But when he and his mother arrived, there were almost a hundred people there, including many of Rhenan’s friends.
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。
Over the whole day, they all worked together to clean up the rubbish.
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At the end of the day, everyone started to cheer.
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【答案】One possible version:
Paragraph 1
Over the whole day, they all worked together to clean up the trash. They managed to pick up the plastic bottles, old clothing, and food packages in the river and pulled them out of the water. As they worked, Rhenan noticed how everyone was laughing and smiling. Obviously, they were happy to do this. It did make them feel good to help their community. They were really productive, and when they were done, they picked up almost a tonne of rubbish—that’s the same weight as a car! It was really surprising.
Paragraph 2
At the end of the day, everyone started to cheer. They were proud of the change that they had made—the river rushes along beside them, clean and clear. Looking at the river, they thanked Rhenan. Rhenan felt like he was on top of the world. To stop problems like this from happening again, the town decided to teach everyone why throwing rubbish in the river was harmful. They also planned to help the river by planting more trees along the riverbank for birds to live in.