陇西一中高2026届高三第一次月考试卷
英语
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
回答听力部分时,先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前,你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题并阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the man looking for
A. A book. B. His iPhone. C. A pay phone.
2. Where is the woman going next
A. To a snack bar. B. To a movie theater. C. To her friend Simon’s house.
3. What will the man do next
A. Fill out another form.
B. Correct his mistake on the form.
C. Tell the woman his medical history.
4. When will the man most likely get home
A. At 7:00. B. At about 7:30. C. After 8:00.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. On a farm. B. At a fruit market. C. At customs.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What relation is the woman to George
A. His mother. B. His teammate. C. His trainer.
7. What does the woman think is more important
A. Being the best player. B. Being a team player. C. Impressing the parents.
听第7段材料,回答第8至9题。
8. What does the man want to do at the restaurant at first
A. Hold a party. B. Watch the big game. C. Book a table.
9. Why does the woman suggest the man try the bar
A. Because the restaurant is all booked.
B. Because they have a different menu there.
C. Because there is room for five people.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. When does the woman have to hand in her essay
A. This afternoon. B. Tomorrow. C. In a couple of days.
11. What is the woman having trouble with
A. Ending her paper. B. Starting her essay. C. Giving more thoughts.
12. How will the man help the woman
A. By correcting her mistakes.
B. By showing her some examples.
C. By reading what she has written.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. Which team do the woman’s parents probably cheer for
A. England. B. Portuga(葡萄牙) C. Spain.
14. According to the woman, what is most likely to happen tonight
A. Spain will lose. B. Portugal will lose. C. Ronaldo will score three goals.
15. Why does the man support Portugal
A. He likes Ronaldo.
B. Spain is way too confident.
C. Portugal hasn’t lost a single game yet.
16. How much money do the speakers agree to bet
A. $10. B. $20. C. $40.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. How many participants are in the festival
A. 200. B. 700. C. 1000.
18. What is different about this year’s festival
A. It’s not free. B. There are more prizes. C. Donald Trump will attend.
19. What is the biggest prize
A. “The Grand Pumpkin”. B. “Celebrity Pumpkin”. C. “The Great Pumpkin”.
20. Who is the speaker most likely to be
A. A news reporter B. An organizer of the festival.
C. A participant in the festival.
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
Sichuan has added another six national 4A-level tourist attractions! Here are four of them that you cannot miss.
Songjing-Taoyuan Scenic Spot
Located in Zhuotongjing Town in Daying County, the scenic spot consists of two core sites — the Zhuotongjing Park of Ancient Brine Wells and Songjing-Taoyuan. Highlights of the tour at the scenic spot include a ride on the mini train that brings visitors to the history of salt making dating back to more than a thousand years ago.
Fulai Scenic Spot
Located in Mabian County of Leshan City, it has picturesque landscapes and colorful cultures of the Yi ethnic group, where visitors can appreciate the view of mountains, tea farms, forests, distinctive ethnic cultures and Buddhist traditions.
Yulong Lacuo Scenic Spot
It is located at the foot of the Que’er Mountain in Dege County, which stands 6,168 meters above sea level. Travel to the spot, with the Yulong Lacuo Lake as its main attraction, features outdoor sightseeing and an ecological experience.
Jianchuan Community of Film Studios
It is located at Anning New City of Xichang City in southern Sichuan. With its planned area consisting of 17 museums and 5 functional sections with creative designs and multiple contents, the site is a cultural community for visitors to experience the elements of art and enjoy the charm of the cinema world.
1. What can visitors do in Songjing-Taoyuan Scenic Spot
A. Appreciate the landscape. B. Enjoy the charm of cinema.
C. Hike on the Que’er Mountain. D. Know the history of salt making.
2. Where can visitors experience ethnic cultures
A. In Dege County. B. In Anning City.
C. In Mabian County. D. In Daying County.
3. What is Jianchuan Community of Film Studios designed for
A. Showing outdoor sightseeing. B. Highlighting Buddhist traditions.
C. Providing a unique ride on mini trains. D. Offering an enjoyment of art and films.
B
My uncle George, a mentally disabled man, enjoys a simple life-no smartphones, no Internet - so communication is limited to in person or old-style phone calls.
I have always shared a special bond with him. For years, George would periodically ask for my cellphone number and write it down. He’d call a bunch of times and then suddenly stop, because he had lost the piece of paper with my number on it. This went on for years, until at some point, around six years ago, he committed my number to memory. Ever since then, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., he calls me once a day, without fail, 365 days a year.
Our phone calls always follow the same structure, using one of three fantasy realities from George’s imagination. In one, he’s my dad and I’m his son. In another, he’s Major Charles Winchester, and I’m Captain B. J. Hunnicutt, reporting for duty. In the last, we’re both lifeguards, performing the rescue of a drowning person. We go back and forth in character for about a minute and a half, only breaking the bit to laugh wildly. Then he’ll go quiet. “You know something, Tommy,” he’ll say. “I’m just calling to say you’re the best guy I know.”
“So are you,” I reply. We both laugh. Then, he’ll ask what I’m eating for dinner and wrap up telling me he’ll call back at a specific time.
This conversation has been repeated for years. No matter what’s going on in the world, these calls are something I can count on. In my darkest moments — painful breakups, professional setbacks — that phone call rolls in, allowing me to escape reality for a bit and just laugh and act like a kid again. Though he can’t understand my adult life or daily struggles, his love remains unshakable. This love is an incredible gift. Whenever I’m struggling for life, I know George will call, telling me I’m the best guy through his phone calls.
4. What can we know about George
A. He is a life guide just like me. B. He tries to keep in touch with me.
C. He is a physically disabled man. D. He wants an advanced smartphone.
5. Why does the author value George’s calls
A. They provide practical advice B. They help improve his acting skills.
C They keep him updated on family news. D. They offer consistent emotional support.
6. What does the underlined phrase “wrap up” mean in Paragraph 5
A. End up. B. Bring up. C. Show up. D. Pick up.
7. What does the passage intend to tell us
A. Role-play bonds family. B. Family love is unshakable.
C. Calls make a difference. D. Disabled people brave all.
C
A free online platform that allows speakers to practice in front of thousands of virtual audience has been released to help many people deal with their anxiety when making a speech. Dr Chris Macdonald, who created the online platform, said the approach was an attempt to reduce the lengthy waits or high costs people often face when seeking help.
The Virtual Reality Public Speaking platform is based on the idea that facing fears directly can help reduce them. It is combined with breathing exercises and eye movements that help slow the heart rate and control the fear response. People using the technology can practice speaking in various virtual reality (VR) settings from an empty classroom or small audience of virtual figures who feel bored and sleepy, to a stadium of 10,000 viewers, with the option to add distractions such as flashing cameras and loud noises.
A recent study suggests the platform could be beneficial. The research involved 29 volunteers from China, who each finished a 30-minute session in which they switched between using the VR system and practicing a simple breathing exercise. After that, they delivered a prepared one-minute speech in English to 34 people in real life. The percentage of students who said they were anxious public speakers fell from 65% before the experiment to 20% after the presentations, while the percentage who described themselves as confident rose from 31% to 79%. More students said they enjoyed public speaking after using the platform.
But Cella, a psychologist and leader of the virtual reality lab at King’s College London, who was not involved in the work, said there was a potential risk that overdependence on the platform could increase people’s avoidance of public speaking. “There is a lot of enthusiasm and problem-solving energy from digital innovators to address mental health challenges in our society. But unfortunately, many products like this platform have poor uptake (利用) and short lifespan due to the rapid development and limited evidence,” he said. “As with any emerging technology, it’s crucial to evaluate its real-world impact, how people use it, whether it truly improves confidence and reduces anxiety, and what unintended effects might arise.”
8. Who may find this platform useful
A. A graduate preparing for a job interview. B. A delivery driver taking a road safety test.
C. A coach planning athletes’ training workouts. D. A programmer giving instructions to a computer.
9. What’s the main purpose of Paragraph 2
A. To offer advice on using VR. B. To explain the reason for exercise.
C. To describe how the platform works. D. To show how to overcome speech anxiety.
10. What can we learn from the research
A. The number of users rose dramatically. B. The platform improved users’ English ability.
C. The platform contributed to users’ presentation. D. The users practiced breathing exercise every day.
11. What’s Cella’s attitude to the platform
A. Concerned. B. Objective. C. Unclear. D. Supportive.
D
You probably know the feeling of having a hearty meal at a restaurant, full and satisfied, but only take a look at the dessert menu and you decide the cheesecake looks just irresistible. Why do you somehow make an exception for a sweet treat, since you are too full to have another bite Thanks to a recent study, scientists now have a better understanding of the origins of this urge.
Working with mice, researchers tried to set up a situation similar to the human experience described above. They started by offering a standard diet to mice who hadn’t eaten since the previous day. That “meal” period lasted for 90 minutes, and the mice ate until they couldn’t eat any more. Then it was time for a 30-minute “dessert” period. In the first round of the experiment, researchers offered mice extra regular food for dessert, and the mice ate just a little bit more. In the second round, during the “dessert” period, they offered a high-sugar feed to the mice for 30 minutes. The mice really went for the sugary feed, consuming six times more calories than in the first round.
In the mice, researchers monitored the activity of neurons (神经元) that are associated with feelings of fullness. They found that when the mice were eating the high sugar diet, the neurons released a chemical which was related to pleasure sensors in their brain and caused a feeling of reward, making the mice keep eating. When the team blocked the release of the chemical, the mice stayed away from the sugar. The researchers found the same went for humans when scanning the brains of volunteers, who were fed sugar drinks. This led the scientists to conclude that the neuron action in the human brain drives the consumption of high-sugar foods.
Researchers say the follow-up studies on this neural reward system could throw light on how sugar overconsumption may contribute to the development of obesity.
12. Why did the researchers carry out the study
A. To test new diets for mice B. To improve dessert quality.
C. To help people eat healthily. D. To explain the urge for sweets.
13. What does Paragraph 2 tell us about the research
A. The process. B. The result C. The basis. D. The subject.
14. What may lead to humans’ sugar overconsumption
A. The feeling of being full. B. The blocking of certain neurons.
C. The release of a chemical. D. The presence of pleasure sensors.
15. What is the best title for this passage
A. What Makes Mice Prefer Sugar B. Why There’s Always Room for Sugar
C. How We Resist the Temptation of Sugar D. Whether Consuming Sugar Causes Obesity
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Most of us have been there: Families can be very difficult; family problems are very painful. ____16____ There are ways to solve family problems and restore relationships.
Call a family council.
Appealing to the family together to solve the problem helps you gather collective intelligence to find a sensible solution. ____17____ For instance, perhaps the problem involves a job loss, disability or money problems.
Avoid blaming each other.
____18____ Don’t use language that puts criticism on family members or that feels negative. Keep your words positive and respectful when you talk to them, while avoiding judgments or name calling of the family member.
Write to the family member.
A heartfelt letter can go a long way because it invites you both into an exchange, where you should express yourselves fully-describing your feelings and why you want to address the issue. ____19____ Explain how the problem is affecting you, but also detail how you’d like the problem to be resolved and why.
____20____
Try to think out a solution that both sides can feel okay about, even if neither gets exactly what he or she wants. One technique is for both to draw two circles, one of which contains everything you’re reluctant to give in on. Write down the areas where you are willing to bend in the other one.
A. Try to reach an agreement.
B. Think twice before jumping in.
C. Your solution itself makes sense.
D. Use “I” more than “you” while writing.
E. Get rid of the need to win the argument.
F. How you deal with them makes a big difference.
G. The method works if the problem affects the entire family.
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。
One day in 2001, Nora Durkin picked up the phone and called 311, the nonemergency number in many communities across the U. S. She decided she had to tell someone about a ____21____ she’d been carrying for more than a decade. When she was a child, Durkin said, she was ill-treated.
“And I had ____22____ that the person on the other side was going to have the most negative response, because that’s what I was used to,” Durkin said. ____23____, when she told the new-to-each-other operator her story, the woman gave her the ____24____ she had needed for years.
“Her response right away was, ‘Oh honey, that’s ____25____. Tell me what happened,’” Durkin recalled. “And then I said, ‘Yeah, this is terrible. This was terrible.’ So it was like affirmation (认可) just ____26____ from the other end.” As they talked, Durkin ____27____ what she should do next. The operator told her to ____28____ a police report as soon as possible, which she did. Though the statute of limitations (诉讼时效) on her claim had ____29____, she said that being able to take action brought her a sense of ____30____.
And now for Durkin, it’s really incredible to take that pain and turn it into something so ____31____. “I get to be someone to help others as the woman did to me,” said Durkin. Today, Durkin is a therapist-a profession, she says, that allows her to use her own knowledge and experience to ____32____ others. If that operator could hear her now, Durkin would ____33____ her for believing her when no one else would.
“I have held onto her in my memory for over 20 years and regarded her as my ____34____ hero. And I am forever grateful for the ____35____ she gave me that day,” Durkin claimed.
21. A. secret B. regret C. disease D. plan
22. A. promised B. denied C. feared D. replied
23. A. Instead B. Therefore C. Besides D. Otherwise
24. A. agreement B. support C. silence D. luck
25. A. awkward B. disappointing C. complex D. horrible
26. A. benefiting B. pouring C. suffering D. recovering
27. A. examined B. advised C. assigned D. wondered
28. A. glue B. file C. copy D. print
29. A. faded away B. turned up C. run out D. come by
30. A. duty B. belonging C. relief D. humor
31. A. profound B. dramatic C. surprising D. pitiful
32. A. teach B. assist C. order D. move
33. A. embrace B. remember C. thank D. promote
34. A. unaccepted B. unsung C. forgotten D. learned
35. A. excuse B. lesson C. skill D. gift
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。
Seated before the mirror at Beijing’s Liyuan Theater and ____36____ (dress) in a vibrant yellow costume, Ghaffar Pourazar, ____37____ European performer, skillfully paints his face to look like the Monkey King. Over the past 30 years, he ____38____ (devote) to introducing Peking Opera to international audience.
Pourazar’s lifelong passion for Peking Opera began by chance in 1993. As a computer animator, he watched a show in London and ____39____ (immediate) fell in love with it. He soon moved to Beijing to study martial roles in Peking Opera, ____40____ was very challenging for an adult beginner, with difficult movements and the Chinese language to master. However, his hard work____41____ (pay) off, and he became famous ____42____ his role, earning the nickname “Western Monkey King.”
Pourazar believes great art goes beyond languages. ____43____ (communicate) with the Western audience better, he successfully adapted plays like “The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven” into English and even transformed Shakespeare’s works into Peking Opera style. In honour of his ____44____ (contribute) , Pourazar received the Great Wall Friendship Award from the Beijing government in 2014. Though ____45____ (suffer) from knee problems due to years of performance, Pourazar remains passionate. He believes the Monkey King’s universal appeal connects cultures.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 你将参加英语课上的“一分钟演讲”活动。请你针对部分同学在校园内用手机拍摄短视频的现象写一篇演讲稿,内容包括:
(1) 陈述看法;
(2) 提出建议。
注意:
(1) 写作词数应为80左右;
(2) 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
My Views on Filming Short Videos on Campus
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第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Paco was my soul dog. We had been through a lot. Five years ago, he came with me to look after my granddaughter, Mia. Paco was sweet, affectionate and perfectly behaved, particularly with Mia.
Then, Paco got seriously sick. I had to put him to sleep, yet my feelings did not die with him. I missed him so much that it became unbearable. Therefore, I hid Paco’s collar (项圈), empty bed, and stuffed fox — his favorite toy — under my bed. “No more dogs,” I thought. I couldn’t bear that kind of loss again.
A week after Paco died, Mia talked me into going to the shelter to look for a new pet. “A cat,” I reminded Mia on the road.
“There aren’t any cats available right now,” the lady at the desk told us. Mia was disappointed. Suddenly, we heard “Click, click, click”. Turning to see where the noise was coming from, we found a big black dog. He was old and fat. But that didn’t stop him from dancing on his legs, his toenails tapping the glass in front of him. “Pick me”, he seemed to be saying. “Pick me”.
“Can we take him home, please ” Mia said. “I will walk him and feed him.” The dog wagged his tail, a hopeful smile on his face. I still didn’t want a dog, especially not this old, overweight dog. But I couldn’t refuse my granddaughter. “I guess I don’t mind having him,” I said. “But remember, he’s your dog. I’m not going to take care of him. You are.” “I will!” Mia promised. She named him Eddie.
Eddie was thrilled when he arrived home. He dashed around as if to say, “I’m home! I’m home!” Even I couldn’t help smiling. But I had no intention of getting attached. Eddie had other ideas. Every time I turned around, he was at my side. He found Paco’s stuffed fox and tried to play it with me. He snuggled (依偎) beside me on the sofa whenever I sat down and looked at me fondly with a familiar smile on his face. Still, in my heart he was not Paco.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
Eddie didn’t mind that I didn’t return his love.
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Soon, it was hard for me to imagine a life without Eddie.
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答案版
陇西一中高2026届高三第一次月考试卷
英语
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
回答听力部分时,先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前,你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题并阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the man looking for
A. A book. B. His iPhone. C. A pay phone.
2. Where is the woman going next
A. To a snack bar. B. To a movie theater. C. To her friend Simon’s house.
3. What will the man do next
A. Fill out another form.
B. Correct his mistake on the form.
C. Tell the woman his medical history.
4. When will the man most likely get home
A. At 7:00. B. At about 7:30. C. After 8:00.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. On a farm. B. At a fruit market. C. At customs.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What relation is the woman to George
A. His mother. B. His teammate. C. His trainer.
7. What does the woman think is more important
A. Being the best player. B. Being a team player. C. Impressing the parents.
听第7段材料,回答第8至9题。
8. What does the man want to do at the restaurant at first
A. Hold a party. B. Watch the big game. C. Book a table.
9. Why does the woman suggest the man try the bar
A. Because the restaurant is all booked.
B. Because they have a different menu there.
C. Because there is room for five people.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. When does the woman have to hand in her essay
A. This afternoon. B. Tomorrow. C. In a couple of days.
11. What is the woman having trouble with
A. Ending her paper. B. Starting her essay. C. Giving more thoughts.
12. How will the man help the woman
A. By correcting her mistakes.
B. By showing her some examples.
C. By reading what she has written.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. Which team do the woman’s parents probably cheer for
A. England. B. Portuga(葡萄牙) C. Spain.
14. According to the woman, what is most likely to happen tonight
A. Spain will lose. B. Portugal will lose. C. Ronaldo will score three goals.
15. Why does the man support Portugal
A. He likes Ronaldo.
B. Spain is way too confident.
C. Portugal hasn’t lost a single game yet.
16. How much money do the speakers agree to bet
A. $10. B. $20. C. $40.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. How many participants are in the festival
A. 200. B. 700. C. 1000.
18. What is different about this year’s festival
A. It’s not free. B. There are more prizes. C. Donald Trump will attend.
19. What is the biggest prize
A. “The Grand Pumpkin”. B. “Celebrity Pumpkin”. C. “The Great Pumpkin”.
20. Who is the speaker most likely to be
A. A news reporter B. An organizer of the festival.
C. A participant in the festival.
听力答案:1-10 CAABC CBCCB 11-20 ACABB ABBAA
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
Sichuan has added another six national 4A-level tourist attractions! Here are four of them that you cannot miss.
Songjing-Taoyuan Scenic Spot
Located in Zhuotongjing Town in Daying County, the scenic spot consists of two core sites — the Zhuotongjing Park of Ancient Brine Wells and Songjing-Taoyuan. Highlights of the tour at the scenic spot include a ride on the mini train that brings visitors to the history of salt making dating back to more than a thousand years ago.
Fulai Scenic Spot
Located in Mabian County of Leshan City, it has picturesque landscapes and colorful cultures of the Yi ethnic group, where visitors can appreciate the view of mountains, tea farms, forests, distinctive ethnic cultures and Buddhist traditions.
Yulong Lacuo Scenic Spot
It is located at the foot of the Que’er Mountain in Dege County, which stands 6,168 meters above sea level. Travel to the spot, with the Yulong Lacuo Lake as its main attraction, features outdoor sightseeing and an ecological experience.
Jianchuan Community of Film Studios
It is located at Anning New City of Xichang City in southern Sichuan. With its planned area consisting of 17 museums and 5 functional sections with creative designs and multiple contents, the site is a cultural community for visitors to experience the elements of art and enjoy the charm of the cinema world.
1. What can visitors do in Songjing-Taoyuan Scenic Spot
A. Appreciate the landscape. B. Enjoy the charm of cinema.
C. Hike on the Que’er Mountain. D. Know the history of salt making.
2. Where can visitors experience ethnic cultures
A. In Dege County. B. In Anning City.
C. In Mabian County. D. In Daying County.
3. What is Jianchuan Community of Film Studios designed for
A. Showing outdoor sightseeing. B. Highlighting Buddhist traditions.
C. Providing a unique ride on mini trains. D. Offering an enjoyment of art and films.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. D
B
My uncle George, a mentally disabled man, enjoys a simple life-no smartphones, no Internet - so communication is limited to in person or old-style phone calls.
I have always shared a special bond with him. For years, George would periodically ask for my cellphone number and write it down. He’d call a bunch of times and then suddenly stop, because he had lost the piece of paper with my number on it. This went on for years, until at some point, around six years ago, he committed my number to memory. Ever since then, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., he calls me once a day, without fail, 365 days a year.
Our phone calls always follow the same structure, using one of three fantasy realities from George’s imagination. In one, he’s my dad and I’m his son. In another, he’s Major Charles Winchester, and I’m Captain B. J. Hunnicutt, reporting for duty. In the last, we’re both lifeguards, performing the rescue of a drowning person. We go back and forth in character for about a minute and a half, only breaking the bit to laugh wildly. Then he’ll go quiet. “You know something, Tommy,” he’ll say. “I’m just calling to say you’re the best guy I know.”
“So are you,” I reply. We both laugh. Then, he’ll ask what I’m eating for dinner and wrap up telling me he’ll call back at a specific time.
This conversation has been repeated for years. No matter what’s going on in the world, these calls are something I can count on. In my darkest moments — painful breakups, professional setbacks — that phone call rolls in, allowing me to escape reality for a bit and just laugh and act like a kid again. Though he can’t understand my adult life or daily struggles, his love remains unshakable. This love is an incredible gift. Whenever I’m struggling for life, I know George will call, telling me I’m the best guy through his phone calls.
4. What can we know about George
A. He is a life guide just like me. B. He tries to keep in touch with me.
C. He is a physically disabled man. D. He wants an advanced smartphone.
5. Why does the author value George’s calls
A. They provide practical advice B. They help improve his acting skills.
C They keep him updated on family news. D. They offer consistent emotional support.
6. What does the underlined phrase “wrap up” mean in Paragraph 5
A. End up. B. Bring up. C. Show up. D. Pick up.
7. What does the passage intend to tell us
A. Role-play bonds family. B. Family love is unshakable.
C. Calls make a difference. D. Disabled people brave all.
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. A 7. B
C
A free online platform that allows speakers to practice in front of thousands of virtual audience has been released to help many people deal with their anxiety when making a speech. Dr Chris Macdonald, who created the online platform, said the approach was an attempt to reduce the lengthy waits or high costs people often face when seeking help.
The Virtual Reality Public Speaking platform is based on the idea that facing fears directly can help reduce them. It is combined with breathing exercises and eye movements that help slow the heart rate and control the fear response. People using the technology can practice speaking in various virtual reality (VR) settings from an empty classroom or small audience of virtual figures who feel bored and sleepy, to a stadium of 10,000 viewers, with the option to add distractions such as flashing cameras and loud noises.
A recent study suggests the platform could be beneficial. The research involved 29 volunteers from China, who each finished a 30-minute session in which they switched between using the VR system and practicing a simple breathing exercise. After that, they delivered a prepared one-minute speech in English to 34 people in real life. The percentage of students who said they were anxious public speakers fell from 65% before the experiment to 20% after the presentations, while the percentage who described themselves as confident rose from 31% to 79%. More students said they enjoyed public speaking after using the platform.
But Cella, a psychologist and leader of the virtual reality lab at King’s College London, who was not involved in the work, said there was a potential risk that overdependence on the platform could increase people’s avoidance of public speaking. “There is a lot of enthusiasm and problem-solving energy from digital innovators to address mental health challenges in our society. But unfortunately, many products like this platform have poor uptake (利用) and short lifespan due to the rapid development and limited evidence,” he said. “As with any emerging technology, it’s crucial to evaluate its real-world impact, how people use it, whether it truly improves confidence and reduces anxiety, and what unintended effects might arise.”
8. Who may find this platform useful
A. A graduate preparing for a job interview. B. A delivery driver taking a road safety test.
C. A coach planning athletes’ training workouts. D. A programmer giving instructions to a computer.
9. What’s the main purpose of Paragraph 2
A. To offer advice on using VR. B. To explain the reason for exercise.
C. To describe how the platform works. D. To show how to overcome speech anxiety.
10. What can we learn from the research
A. The number of users rose dramatically. B. The platform improved users’ English ability.
C. The platform contributed to users’ presentation. D. The users practiced breathing exercise every day.
11. What’s Cella’s attitude to the platform
A. Concerned. B. Objective. C. Unclear. D. Supportive.
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. C 11. A
D
You probably know the feeling of having a hearty meal at a restaurant, full and satisfied, but only take a look at the dessert menu and you decide the cheesecake looks just irresistible. Why do you somehow make an exception for a sweet treat, since you are too full to have another bite Thanks to a recent study, scientists now have a better understanding of the origins of this urge.
Working with mice, researchers tried to set up a situation similar to the human experience described above. They started by offering a standard diet to mice who hadn’t eaten since the previous day. That “meal” period lasted for 90 minutes, and the mice ate until they couldn’t eat any more. Then it was time for a 30-minute “dessert” period. In the first round of the experiment, researchers offered mice extra regular food for dessert, and the mice ate just a little bit more. In the second round, during the “dessert” period, they offered a high-sugar feed to the mice for 30 minutes. The mice really went for the sugary feed, consuming six times more calories than in the first round.
In the mice, researchers monitored the activity of neurons (神经元) that are associated with feelings of fullness. They found that when the mice were eating the high sugar diet, the neurons released a chemical which was related to pleasure sensors in their brain and caused a feeling of reward, making the mice keep eating. When the team blocked the release of the chemical, the mice stayed away from the sugar. The researchers found the same went for humans when scanning the brains of volunteers, who were fed sugar drinks. This led the scientists to conclude that the neuron action in the human brain drives the consumption of high-sugar foods.
Researchers say the follow-up studies on this neural reward system could throw light on how sugar overconsumption may contribute to the development of obesity.
12. Why did the researchers carry out the study
A. To test new diets for mice B. To improve dessert quality.
C. To help people eat healthily. D. To explain the urge for sweets.
13. What does Paragraph 2 tell us about the research
A. The process. B. The result C. The basis. D. The subject.
14. What may lead to humans’ sugar overconsumption
A. The feeling of being full. B. The blocking of certain neurons.
C. The release of a chemical. D. The presence of pleasure sensors.
15. What is the best title for this passage
A. What Makes Mice Prefer Sugar B. Why There’s Always Room for Sugar
C. How We Resist the Temptation of Sugar D. Whether Consuming Sugar Causes Obesity
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. C 15. B
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Most of us have been there: Families can be very difficult; family problems are very painful. ____16____ There are ways to solve family problems and restore relationships.
Call a family council.
Appealing to the family together to solve the problem helps you gather collective intelligence to find a sensible solution. ____17____ For instance, perhaps the problem involves a job loss, disability or money problems.
Avoid blaming each other.
____18____ Don’t use language that puts criticism on family members or that feels negative. Keep your words positive and respectful when you talk to them, while avoiding judgments or name calling of the family member.
Write to the family member.
A heartfelt letter can go a long way because it invites you both into an exchange, where you should express yourselves fully-describing your feelings and why you want to address the issue. ____19____ Explain how the problem is affecting you, but also detail how you’d like the problem to be resolved and why.
____20____
Try to think out a solution that both sides can feel okay about, even if neither gets exactly what he or she wants. One technique is for both to draw two circles, one of which contains everything you’re reluctant to give in on. Write down the areas where you are willing to bend in the other one.
A. Try to reach an agreement.
B. Think twice before jumping in.
C. Your solution itself makes sense.
D. Use “I” more than “you” while writing.
E. Get rid of the need to win the argument.
F. How you deal with them makes a big difference.
G. The method works if the problem affects the entire family.
【答案】16. F 17. G 18. E 19. D 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。
One day in 2001, Nora Durkin picked up the phone and called 311, the nonemergency number in many communities across the U. S. She decided she had to tell someone about a ____21____ she’d been carrying for more than a decade. When she was a child, Durkin said, she was ill-treated.
“And I had ____22____ that the person on the other side was going to have the most negative response, because that’s what I was used to,” Durkin said. ____23____, when she told the new-to-each-other operator her story, the woman gave her the ____24____ she had needed for years.
“Her response right away was, ‘Oh honey, that’s ____25____. Tell me what happened,’” Durkin recalled. “And then I said, ‘Yeah, this is terrible. This was terrible.’ So it was like affirmation (认可) just ____26____ from the other end.” As they talked, Durkin ____27____ what she should do next. The operator told her to ____28____ a police report as soon as possible, which she did. Though the statute of limitations (诉讼时效) on her claim had ____29____, she said that being able to take action brought her a sense of ____30____.
And now for Durkin, it’s really incredible to take that pain and turn it into something so ____31____. “I get to be someone to help others as the woman did to me,” said Durkin. Today, Durkin is a therapist-a profession, she says, that allows her to use her own knowledge and experience to ____32____ others. If that operator could hear her now, Durkin would ____33____ her for believing her when no one else would.
“I have held onto her in my memory for over 20 years and regarded her as my ____34____ hero. And I am forever grateful for the ____35____ she gave me that day,” Durkin claimed.
21. A. secret B. regret C. disease D. plan
22. A. promised B. denied C. feared D. replied
23. A. Instead B. Therefore C. Besides D. Otherwise
24. A. agreement B. support C. silence D. luck
25. A. awkward B. disappointing C. complex D. horrible
26. A. benefiting B. pouring C. suffering D. recovering
27. A. examined B. advised C. assigned D. wondered
28. A. glue B. file C. copy D. print
29. A. faded away B. turned up C. run out D. come by
30. A. duty B. belonging C. relief D. humor
31. A. profound B. dramatic C. surprising D. pitiful
32. A. teach B. assist C. order D. move
33. A. embrace B. remember C. thank D. promote
34. A. unaccepted B. unsung C. forgotten D. learned
35. A. excuse B. lesson C. skill D. gift
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. A 24. B 25. D 26. B 27. D 28. B 29. C 30. C 31. A 32. B 33. C 34. B 35. D
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。
Seated before the mirror at Beijing’s Liyuan Theater and ____36____ (dress) in a vibrant yellow costume, Ghaffar Pourazar, ____37____ European performer, skillfully paints his face to look like the Monkey King. Over the past 30 years, he ____38____ (devote) to introducing Peking Opera to international audience.
Pourazar’s lifelong passion for Peking Opera began by chance in 1993. As a computer animator, he watched a show in London and ____39____ (immediate) fell in love with it. He soon moved to Beijing to study martial roles in Peking Opera, ____40____ was very challenging for an adult beginner, with difficult movements and the Chinese language to master. However, his hard work____41____ (pay) off, and he became famous ____42____ his role, earning the nickname “Western Monkey King.”
Pourazar believes great art goes beyond languages. ____43____ (communicate) with the Western audience better, he successfully adapted plays like “The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven” into English and even transformed Shakespeare’s works into Peking Opera style. In honour of his ____44____ (contribute) , Pourazar received the Great Wall Friendship Award from the Beijing government in 2014. Though ____45____ (suffer) from knee problems due to years of performance, Pourazar remains passionate. He believes the Monkey King’s universal appeal connects cultures.
【答案】36. dressed
37. a 38. has been devoted
39 immediately
40. which 41. paid
42. for 43. To communicate
44. contribution(s)
45. suffering
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 你将参加英语课上的“一分钟演讲”活动。请你针对部分同学在校园内用手机拍摄短视频的现象写一篇演讲稿,内容包括:
(1) 陈述看法;
(2) 提出建议。
注意:
(1) 写作词数应为80左右;
(2) 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
My Views on Filming Short Videos on Campus
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【答案】My Views on Filming Short Videos on Campus
Dear classmates,
Recently, some of us have been filming short videos on campus. In my opinion, it can be a fun way to record campus life, but it also has its drawbacks. Not only may it distract us from our studies and even disrupt the school order, but it might also cause unnecessary comparisons and affect our self-esteem when the videos don’t get the expected response.
I suggest we should limit the time for filming and choose proper places. Let’s focus more on our academic tasks and make good use of our time on campus.
Thank you!
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Paco was my soul dog. We had been through a lot. Five years ago, he came with me to look after my granddaughter, Mia. Paco was sweet, affectionate and perfectly behaved, particularly with Mia.
Then, Paco got seriously sick. I had to put him to sleep, yet my feelings did not die with him. I missed him so much that it became unbearable. Therefore, I hid Paco’s collar (项圈), empty bed, and stuffed fox — his favorite toy — under my bed. “No more dogs,” I thought. I couldn’t bear that kind of loss again.
A week after Paco died, Mia talked me into going to the shelter to look for a new pet. “A cat,” I reminded Mia on the road.
“There aren’t any cats available right now,” the lady at the desk told us. Mia was disappointed. Suddenly, we heard “Click, click, click”. Turning to see where the noise was coming from, we found a big black dog. He was old and fat. But that didn’t stop him from dancing on his legs, his toenails tapping the glass in front of him. “Pick me”, he seemed to be saying. “Pick me”.
“Can we take him home, please ” Mia said. “I will walk him and feed him.” The dog wagged his tail, a hopeful smile on his face. I still didn’t want a dog, especially not this old, overweight dog. But I couldn’t refuse my granddaughter. “I guess I don’t mind having him,” I said. “But remember, he’s your dog. I’m not going to take care of him. You are.” “I will!” Mia promised. She named him Eddie.
Eddie was thrilled when he arrived home. He dashed around as if to say, “I’m home! I’m home!” Even I couldn’t help smiling. But I had no intention of getting attached. Eddie had other ideas. Every time I turned around, he was at my side. He found Paco’s stuffed fox and tried to play it with me. He snuggled (依偎) beside me on the sofa whenever I sat down and looked at me fondly with a familiar smile on his face. Still, in my heart he was not Paco.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
Eddie didn’t mind that I didn’t return his love.
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Soon, it was hard for me to imagine a life without Eddie.
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【答案】 Eddie didn’t mind that I didn’t return his love. He seemed happy just to be with me. He even listened patiently when I told him about Paco. Later, I found him snuggling up in Paco’s bed that I’d hidden away. One evening, when I was watching TV, I held Paco’s collar in my hand for comfort. Eddie, as usual, was right beside me. He sniffed the collar and tried to bury his flat face into it, as if trying to say, “I’m your dog.”
Soon, it was hard for me to imagine a life without Eddie. Whenever I sat on the sofa to read or watch TV, it wouldn’t feel right without Eddie snuggling close, his little front legs next to mine, as if to confirm we belonged together. I grew to love his face, his energy and his company. I was grateful for every minute I had with him. Never again would I push away love because I was afraid of loss. Eddie taught me that love was fearless and asked nothing in return. I love you, Eddie. Thank you for choosing me.