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阅读理解A
Jesse Barber, a documentary photographer and lifelong resident of Western North Carolina, brings a deeply personal camera to cover the destruction of Hurricane Helene. As a graduate of Appalachian State University in Documentary and Appalachian Studies, Barber focuses on capturing(拍摄)rural life in his beloved mountains. However, Helene presented an unexpected challenge. (第一段)
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4. What prepared Barber to cover Hurricane Helene
A. His studies in big cities. B. His local life experience.
C. Special disaster training. D. Work with national media.
覆盖;行走…路程;
支付开支;报道
“The photos of destruction are endless, and are going to continue to be endless,” he said. Barber drove over 1,000 miles in the region over three days last week, to Brevard and beyond, finding the shots, talking with rescue workers and residents. But as a local, Barber brought a different focus than many journalists and photographers covering the storm’s destruction and the beginnings of recovery. “I started to feel the outsider in me becomes the insider,” he says. (第二段)
现在分词做伴随状语
现在分词做后置定语=定语从句主动的省略
5. What does the underlined word “copious” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Limited. B. Enormous. C. Advanced. D. Further.
His copious knowledge of the conditions in the area proved crucial. When an editor suggested staying in an Asheville hotel, Barber knew it was impossible. Leaving his own flooding basement, he found no gas or food, realizing the situation was far worse than editors understood. At a Marion gas station, he photographed a man whose house was half-destroyed, a pure introduction to the degree of personal loss. (第三段)
现在分词做状语
现在分词做结果状语
whose引导的定语从句
6. What makes Barber’s photos different from others
A. Centering on destruction. B. Ignoring people’s suffering.
C. Focusing on people’s spirits. D. Avoiding geological change.
Barber’s approach prioritized connection over quick disaster shots. “I’m trying to experience and listen,” he says, valuing the sense of place and people. While documenting shocking geological changes, he also sought resilience(韧性)and hope among the disaster. He met tired and hungry residents maintaining positive attitudes, like a Bat Cave-born volunteer firefighter in Chimney Rock who insisted, “We’ll be all right… Things will be a little different but we’ll still be here.”(第四段)
As national attention shifts, Barber will remain focused on Appalachia. His rapid response during Helene “confirmed my investment in staying rooted in place,” he says, ensuring his choice to live in Morganton over larger art centres. “I do feel like my work and my instruction are worthwhile. I just want to do my people good.” (第五段)
7. What does Barber’s story show
A. Social responsibilities matter. B. Disaster shots define impact.
C. Big cities offer better growth. D. Teamwork is crucial in media.
阅读理解B
Electric vehicles(EVs)are cars with engines powered by electricity rather than the internal combustion engines(内燃机)found in gasoline-powered cars. (第一段)
Across the world, traditional producers are adding EVs to their product lineups, as well as improving battery technology and vehicle range. In many markets, EVs are now cheaper to operate than traditional gasoline-powered vehicles, though upfront costs are higher. And EVs are only expected to get cheaper. But do they have any advantages in saving our environment (第二段)
8. What is a difference in cost between EVs and ICEVs
A. ICEVs need cheaper repairs. B. ICEVs save more on fuel.
C. EVs have lower upfront costs. D. EVs have less driving expense.
In short, yes. A common sense about EVs is that harvesting the elements needed to produce their batteries is more harmful for the environment than building an ICEV(内燃机汽车)is. Despite the higher greenhouse gas emissions associated with building EVs, their total emissions over the life of the car can be 40% to 60% lower than the emissions of ICEVs, because EVs do not produce any carbon dioxide when driven. (第三段)
过去分词做后置定语
Although the harvesting of rare earth minerals and other elements needed for EV batteries is environmentally harmful, EV batteries can be recycled at the end of their lifetime. For instance, battery recycling company Umicore says it can reclaim 95% of metallic substances such as nickel, copper and cobalt in EV batteries for reuse. (第四段)
9. What does the example of Umicore show about EV battery recycling
A. It recovers more renewable items.
B. It is not yet widely adopted in EVs.
C. It causes new environmental problems.
D. It focuses on non-metallic elements.
Because EVs tend to be heavier than ICEVs and produce higher torque(扭矩), some have argued that EVs wear through tyres more quickly and produce more particulate matter—a harmful material than gas-powered cars do. A study by researchers at the University of Portsmouth in the U.K. found that tyre breakdown accounted for 28% of the world’s microplastics.
But tyre friction in both ICEVs and EVs produces particulate pollution, and driving style and road quality have bigger impacts on how much pollution is produced, German tyre producer Continental told The Guardian.
Finally, if power plants and car producing plants increasingly use renewable sources of energy, the initial emissions associated with making EVs will approach zero. ICEVs, in comparison, will always release CO2. (最后一段)
10. Why might future EVs be even better for the environment
A. They will use fewer rare Earth minerals.
B. More industries may use renewable energy.
C. They will become lighter than traditional cars.
D. Tyre technology will stop producing microplastics.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. How Are EV Batteries Recycled
B. EVs vs ICEVs: Cost Comparison
C. The Future of Renewable Energy in Cars
D. More Environmentally Friendly, ICEVs or EVs
阅读理解C
The gravitational pull of Mars may be strong enough to stir up Earth’s ocean, shifting its sediment(沉淀物)as part of a 2.4-million-year climate cycle, researchers claim. (第一段)
It has long been accepted that shifts in Earth’s orbit around the sun influence the planet‘s climate, with these Milankovitch cycles operating on periods measured in thousands of years. Now, Adriana Dutkiewicz at the University of Sydney and her teammates say they have found a 2.4-million-year “Grand Cycle”, which they believe is driven by Mars and has had dramatic impacts on currents in Earth’s oceans for at least 40 million years. (第二段)
现在分词做结果状语
The evidence for this cycle comes from almost 300 deep-sea drill cores that reveal unexpected variation in the ocean sediment. During periods of stable ocean currents, oceanographers expect sediment to settle in steady layers, but unusual currents can see it stored elsewhere.(第三段)
12. What evidence supports the 2.4-million-year cycle
A. Changes in Earth’s orbit. B. Variation in ocean sediment.
C. Records of solar radiation. D. Impact on Earth’s gravity.
According to the team, absences or interruptions in the sediment record line up with times when Mars’s gravity puts maximum force on Earth, impacting our planet’s orbital stability. This changes solar radiation levels and climate, resulting in stronger currents in the oceans.(第四段)
现在分词做结果状语
Team member Dietmar Müller, also at the University of Sydney, acknowledges that the distance between Earth and Mars is so vast that it is hard to imagine any significant gravitational force being produced. “But there are so many feedbacks that can reflect changes,” he says. “Mars’s impact on Earth’s climate is similar to a butterfly effect.”(第五段)
13. What can we infer about Mars’s gravity
A. It directly controls Earth’s climate.
B. It has no influence on Earth’s orbit.
C. It slightly weakens Earth’s ocean currents.
D. Its effect on Earth is indirect but significant.
14. What is Dietmar Müller’s attitude towards the research
A. Doubtful. B. Supportive. C. Negative. D. Uncaring.
“Many of us have seen these multi-million-year cycles in various different geological, geochemical and biological records — including during the famous explosion of animal life in the Cambrian Period,” he says. “This paper helps confirm these ideas as key parts of environmental change.”(最后一段)
15. Why does Benjamin Mills mention the Cambrian Period
A. To question the new finding. B. To introduce a new theory.
C. To show the cycle’s long history. D. To explain the butterfly effect.
现在分词做方式状语
七选五一
A. At one point, his mom was in a coma.
B. Plenty of research has been done on this.
C. Never know how much you miss her till she is gone.
D. Music has the power to heal both the body and the soul.
E. The doctors were amazed by the mother’s rapid recovery.
F. The shared connection to music is a bridge that hope builds on.
G. This sign of hope must have been exactly what he needed at that moment.
There are all sorts of reasons why someone might be in a coma(昏迷). So, while it’s true that people survive them all the time, it can still be incredibly worrying to experience someone you love being in one. This is something that a man named Kole Larsen understands all too well. __16__Although we don’t know why that was the case, we do know this: Kole thought he was going to lose her.
G
A. At one point, his mom was in a coma.
B. Plenty of research has been done on this.
C. Never know how much you miss her till she is gone.
D. Music has the power to heal both the body and the soul.
E. The doctors were amazed by the mother’s rapid recovery.
F. The shared connection to music is a bridge that hope builds on.
G. This sign of hope must have been exactly what he needed at that moment.
While visiting Mom Kole would often sing a song for her—evidence has shown that people in a coma can actually hear what’s going on around them. __17__And one day, Kole had the unexpected opportunity to witness firsthand proof. While he sang, Mom began to tap along.
B
A. At one point, his mom was in a coma.
B. Plenty of research has been done on this.
C. Never know how much you miss her till she is gone.
D. Music has the power to heal both the body and the soul.
E. The doctors were amazed by the mother’s rapid recovery.
F. The shared connection to music is a bridge that hope builds on.
G. This sign of hope must have been exactly what he needed at that moment.
The pure joy in Kole’s eyes as his mom taps along is indescribable. __18__Best of all, though, Mom went on to make a full recovery! Now, instead of tapping, she’s able to sing right along with him. Our love for one another, and our shared connection to music, are such powerful things!
G
A. At one point, his mom was in a coma.
B. Plenty of research has been done on this.
C. Never know how much you miss her till she is gone.
D. Music has the power to heal both the body and the soul.
E. The doctors were amazed by the mother’s rapid recovery.
F. The shared connection to music is a bridge that hope builds on.
G. This sign of hope must have been exactly what he needed at that moment.
“If that’not an incredible connection, I don’t know what is,” someone in the comments writes, another adding, “Having a son, I know she fought so hard to stay with you. Perhaps it was the music they’d shared for years—childhood songs, car ride tunes—that bound them closer, proving love and tunes break through even the deepest silence. __19__”
D
A. At one point, his mom was in a coma.
B. Plenty of research has been done on this.
C. Never know how much you miss her till she is gone.
D. Music has the power to heal both the body and the soul.
E. The doctors were amazed by the mother’s rapid recovery.
F. The shared connection to music is a bridge that hope builds on.
G. This sign of hope must have been exactly what he needed at that moment.
“Lost my mom in September very suddenly. Keep up holding her tight and making memories,” a thoughtful commenter advises. “__20__Treasure every hug and every laugh—time waits for no one, and those little moments become the biggest treasures.”
C
完形填空
What started as a routine food delivery turned into a life-changing act of kindness for DoorDash driver Larry Bailey—all thanks to a viral TikTok and a grateful customer with a big heart.
Ireland Dannehold first met Larry when he_21_her Panera Bread order to her sixth-floor apartment. Despite wearing a _22_brace(护具), Larry climbed the stairs with a warm smile and a can-do_23_that left a lasting impression.
Wanting to show her appreciation, Ireland_24_him generously and shared the_25_through her doorbell camera on TikTok.
21. A. removed B. delivered C. presented D. displayed
22. A. wrist B. shoulder C. knee D. neck
23. A. attitude B. mindset C. drive D. approach
24. A. awarded B. spared C. tipped D. accepted
25. A. situation B. receipt C. fee D. moment
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To her surprise, the video___26___millions of viewers around the world. Moved by Larry’s___27___and spirit, Ireland launched a GoFundMe campaign to help support him—and the___28___was huge. Within days, the fundraiser___29___over $21,000.
26. A. affected B. activated C. touched D. controlled
27. A. inspiration B. energy C. option D. commitment
28. A. order B. response C. pressure D. fear
29. A. arose from B. pulled down C. emptied out D. brought in
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Larry, a beloved and___30___face in the community, is known for going the extra mile—literally—even when most would choose to rest. Though details of his personal life remain private, the campaign’s___31___was simple: “We see you, Larry, and we appreciate everything you do.”
Ireland recently___32___with Larry to share the incredible news.
30. A. serious B. familiar C. delicate D. blank
31. A. message B. duty C. notice D. news
32. A. reunited B. discussed C. agreed D. dealt
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“It’s such a good feeling, honestly,” she said. “Regardless of whether he needed it or not, just knowing that he knows the ___33__loves and appreciates him is all I needed to know.”
The funds will go directly to Larry—whether to___34___daily expenses, treat himself, or simply remind him that his kindness hasn’t gone___35___.
33. A. society B. community C. organization D. public
34. A. boost B. control C. track D. ease
35. A. unsuitable B. impersonal C. unnoticed D. invaluable
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语法填空
In a classroom at the Confucius Institute of the University of Granada, in Spain, a group of Spanish students mirrored their teacher’s martial arts (武术) movements. Leading them___36___(be) Zhang Daojin, an inheritor(继承人)of Six Harmony Praying Mantis boxing, a kung fu style___37___(originate) from Shandong province in eastern China.
Zhang recently concluded___38___two-week cultural exchange program in Spain, sharing Chinese kung fu with martial arts enthusiasts from Spain and other European countries through lectures and training sessions.
36. was37.originating38. a
“Chinese kung fu is much more than a way to get fit. It’s rich with cultural and philosophical significance,” says Alejandro Romero, a 43-year-old___39___(instruct) who started his martial arts journey at 15.“It’s put into my daily routine. I’ve found myself growing stronger, both physically and mentally.”
“The Spanish students are___40___(passion), hardworking and adaptable to different cultures,” Zhang says.“Some have even visited Shandong several times___41___(deep) their kung fu practice. Their commitment is truly inspiring.”
39. instructor40. passionate41. to deepen
As Chinese martial arts continue to grow in popularity in Spain, more enthusiasts are traveling to China for training,___42___some have even established martial arts schools in Spain. Zhang has made several trips___43___Spain since receiving his first Spanish student in 2006, during ___44___he has shared his knowledge with thousands of students of all ages.
This growing interest reflects Spain’s trend toward wellness___45___(practice) that combine physical fitness with mental health, as martial arts strengthen the body and foster emotional connections.
42. and43. to44. which45. practices
应用文写作
假定你是李华，你校英文辩论社将推出“思辨角”(Critical Thinking Corner)专栏，负责此专栏的同学Alex提供两个辩题方向供大家选择：“人工智能写作，助力还是消解创作力 ”(AI Writing: A Boost or A Drain to Creativity )和“短视频盛行，丰富还是窄化认知 ”(Short-video Popularity: Enrich or Narrow Cognition )。请你给Alex写一封邮件，内容包含：
1.你的选择;2.说明理由。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。
I’m Li Hua, and I believe “Short-video Popularity: Enrich or Narrow Cognition ” is the perfect topic for our column. The reasons can be concluded as follows.
To begin with, as is known to all of us, short videos have spread through every aspect of our lives. Platforms like TikTok offer rich knowledge on history, science, and culture, making learning engaging. However, there’s the other side. Algorithms tend to show us only what we like, trapping us in information circles. As a result, our eyesight may narrow, and we miss out on diverse viewpoints. Therefore, analyzing this phenomenon helps us use short-form media more wisely.
I’m firmly convinced it will generate engaging discussions among our peers.
续写
At age fifty, I found myself on a rocky path. I lacked self-confidence. I realized that I had consistently put other people’s needs and expectations ahead of my own. I remember looking in a mirror one rainy afternoon and seeing a person who no longer recalled who she was, what she loved to do, and what she was capable of doing.
Not only did I avoid adventure, but I also held back from pursuing just about anything else I had longed for in my youth. By age fifty, I still hadn’t pursued my interest in art, playing the guitar, and singing. I hadn’t become a forest ranger, geologist, or paleontologist. Instead, I played it safe.
Then a new friend entered my life. He picked up on my soul’s unspoken desires. “How about backpacking for five days in Yosemite National Park ” he asked.
“Sure!” I said, wanting to impress him with who I wanted to be, not who I had become. And then I thought, “Backpacking I can’t go backpacking! I’m a girl. Backpacking’s dangerous!” Because I liked this guy so much, though, I worked through my fears and trained like mad for a month so I could go backpacking with him. I had never felt so full of self-doubt, but I kept reminding myself: Isn’t this what I always wanted Isn’t this supposed to be who I am, or who I think I am, or who I claim I am
For an entire month, I climbed local hills with an increasing number of water bottles in my backpack until it matched in pounds what I had to carry on the trip. My heart pounded out of my chest. My legs trembled and my back ached in as many places. And then the day finally came when my friend took me out with him into the wilderness at Yosemite.
Day One’s hike proved to be the shortest walk, but the biggest reality check. I couldn’t have been more relieved to drop the forty-pound backpack to the ground when we got to a clearing that would serve as our campsite for the night. When my friend reminded me we would take a two-mile satellite hike to the North Dome before dinner, I forced a smile and replied, “Clearly, I haven’t suffered enough today.”
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The rest of the trip was struggling. _________________
After the adventure my friend loaded my backpack in the car. _________
The rest of the trip was struggling. My feet, covered in wounds, ached with every step. Just when we were closing in on the end, a wrong turn stretched the final two miles into five — a steep uphill climb. By the last one mile, my hiking boots had got broken so I had to take them off and walk in my socks slowly, which made me feel significantly better than with the boots. When we finally reached the car and dropped the backpacks to the ground for the last time, I felt an immense weight fall off not only my shoulders, but also my soul. I felt as light as a feather.
After the adventure my friend loaded my backpack in the car. I sank into the passenger seat and pulled out the mirror from the bag behind the front seat. There in the mirror, I saw the reflection of that high mountain I once feared now fading like a beautiful photo flown into the blue sky. And I also saw someone who I hadn’t seen in a while — a more bright-eyed, confident and determined me. I also saw someone full of adventure, gratitude, and newly-found wisdom. And I knew from that moment forward, I’d never lose myself again.阅读理解三篇 七选五 完形填空 语法填空 应用文写作 续写
阅读理解
A
Jesse Barber, a documentary photographer and lifelong resident of Western North Carolina, brings a deeply personal camera to cover the destruction of Hurricane Helene. As a graduate of Appalachian State University in Documentary and Appalachian Studies, Barber focuses on capturing(拍摄)rural life in his beloved mountains. However, Helene presented an unexpected challenge.
“The photos of destruction are endless, and are going to continue to be endless,” he said. Barber drove over 1,000 miles in the region over three days last week, to Brevard and beyond, finding the shots, talking with rescue workers and residents. But as a local, Barber brought a different focus than many journalists and photographers covering the storm’s destruction and the beginnings of recovery. “I started to feel the outsider in me becomes the insider,” he says.
His copious knowledge of the conditions in the area proved crucial. When an editor suggested staying in an Asheville hotel, Barber knew it was impossible. Leaving his own flooding basement, he found no gas or food, realizing the situation was far worse than editors understood. At a Marion gas station, he photographed a man whose house was half-destroyed, a pure introduction to the degree of personal loss.
Barber’s approach prioritized connection over quick disaster shots. “I’m trying to experience and listen,” he says, valuing the sense of place and people. While documenting shocking geological changes, he also sought resilience(韧性)and hope among the disaster. He met tired and hungry residents maintaining positive attitudes, like a Bat Cave-born volunteer firefighter in Chimney Rock who insisted, “We’ll be all right… Things will be a little different but we’ll still be here.”
As national attention shifts, Barber will remain focused on Appalachia. His rapid response during Helene “confirmed my investment in staying rooted in place,” he says, ensuring his choice to live in Morganton over larger art centres. “I do feel like my work and my instruction are worthwhile. I just want to do my people good.”
4. What prepared Barber to cover Hurricane Helene
A. His studies in big cities. B. His local life experience. C. Special disaster training. D. Work with national media.
5. What does the underlined word “copious” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Limited. B. Enormous. C. Advanced. D. Further.
6. What makes Barber’s photos different from others
A. Centering on destruction. B. Ignoring people’s suffering. C. Focusing on people’s spirits. D. Avoiding geological change.
7. What does Barber’s story show
A. Social responsibilities matter. B. Disaster shots define impact.
C. Big cities offer better growth. D. Teamwork is crucial in media.
B
Electric vehicles(EVs)are cars with engines powered by electricity rather than the internal combustion engines(内燃机)found in gasoline-powered cars.
Across the world, traditional producers are adding EVs to their product lineups, as well as improving battery technology and vehicle range. In many markets, EVs are now cheaper to operate than traditional gasoline-powered vehicles, though upfront costs are higher. And EVs are only expected to get cheaper. But do they have any advantages in saving our environment
In short, yes. A common sense about EVs is that harvesting the elements needed to produce their batteries is more harmful for the environment than building an ICEV(内燃机汽车)is. Despite the higher greenhouse gas emissions associated with building EVs, their total emissions over the life of the car can be 40% to 60% lower than the emissions of ICEVs, because EVs do not produce any carbon dioxide when driven.
Although the harvesting of rare earth minerals and other elements needed for EV batteries is environmentally harmful, EV batteries can be recycled at the end of their lifetime. For instance, battery recycling company Umicore says it can reclaim 95% of metallic substances such as nickel, copper and cobalt in EV batteries for reuse.
Because EVs tend to be heavier than ICEVs and produce higher torque(扭矩), some have argued that EVs wear through tyres more quickly and produce more particulate matter—a harmful material than gas-powered cars do. A study by researchers at the University of Portsmouth in the U.K. found that tyre breakdown accounted for 28% of the world’s microplastics.
But tyre friction in both ICEVs and EVs produces particulate pollution, and driving style and road quality have bigger impacts on how much pollution is produced, German tyre producer Continental told The Guardian.
Finally, if power plants and car producing plants increasingly use renewable sources of energy, the initial emissions associated with making EVs will approach zero. ICEVs, in comparison, will always release CO2.
8. What is a difference in cost between EVs and ICEVs
A. ICEVs need cheaper repairs. B. ICEVs save more on fuel. C. EVs have lower upfront costs. D. EVs have less driving expense.
9. What does the example of Umicore show about EV battery recycling
A. It recovers more renewable items. B. It is not yet widely adopted in EVs.
C. It causes new environmental problems. D. It focuses on non-metallic elements.
10. Why might future EVs be even better for the environment
A. They will use fewer rare Earth minerals. B. More industries may use renewable energy.
C. They will become lighter than traditional cars. D. Tyre technology will stop producing microplastics.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. How Are EV Batteries Recycled B. EVs vs ICEVs: Cost Comparison
C. The Future of Renewable Energy in Cars D. More Environmentally Friendly, ICEVs or EVs
C
The gravitational pull of Mars may be strong enough to stir up Earth’s ocean, shifting its sediment(沉淀物)as part of a 2.4-million-year climate cycle, researchers claim.
It has long been accepted that shifts in Earth’s orbit around the sun influence the planet's climate, with these Milankovitch cycles operating on periods measured in thousands of years. Now, Adriana Dutkiewicz at the University of Sydney and her teammates say they have found a 2.4-million-year “Grand Cycle”, which they believe is driven by Mars and has had dramatic impacts on currents in Earth’s oceans for at least 40 million years.
The evidence for this cycle comes from almost 300 deep-sea drill cores that reveal unexpected variation in the ocean sediment. During periods of stable ocean currents, oceanographers expect sediment to settle in steady layers, but unusual currents can see it stored elsewhere.
According to the team, absences or interruptions in the sediment record line up with times when Mars’s gravity puts maximum force on Earth, impacting our planet’s orbital stability. This changes solar radiation levels and climate, resulting in stronger currents in the oceans.
Team member Dietmar Müller, also at the University of Sydney, acknowledges that the distance between Earth and Mars is so vast that it is hard to imagine any significant gravitational force being produced. “But there are so many feedbacks that can reflect changes,” he says. “Mars’s impact on Earth’s climate is similar to a butterfly effect.”
Benjamin Mills at the University of Leeds, UK, says the drill cores provide more evidence for the existence of global environmental change.
“Many of us have seen these multi-million-year cycles in various different geological, geochemical and biological records — including during the famous explosion of animal life in the Cambrian Period,” he says. “This paper helps confirm these ideas as key parts of environmental change.”
12. What evidence supports the 2.4-million-year cycle
A. Changes in Earth’s orbit. B. Variation in ocean sediment. C. Records of solar radiation. D. Impact on Earth’s gravity.
13. What can we infer about Mars’s gravity
A. It directly controls Earth’s climate. B. It has no influence on Earth’s orbit.
C. It slightly weakens Earth’s ocean currents. D. Its effect on Earth is indirect but significant.
14. What is Dietmar Müller’s attitude towards the research
A. Doubtful. B. Supportive. C. Negative. D. Uncaring.
15. Why does Benjamin Mills mention the Cambrian Period
A. To question the new finding. B. To introduce a new theory. C. To show the cycle’s long history. D. To explain the butterfly effect.
七选五
There are all sorts of reasons why someone might be in a coma(昏迷). So, while it’s true that people survive them all the time, it can still be incredibly worrying to experience someone you love being in one. This is something that a man named Kole Larsen understands all too well. __16__Although we don’t know why that was the case, we do know this: Kole thought he was going to lose her.
While visiting Mom Kole would often sing a song for her—evidence has shown that people in a coma can actually hear what’s going on around them. __17__And one day, Kole had the unexpected opportunity to witness firsthand proof. While he sang, Mom began to tap along.
The pure joy in Kole’s eyes as his mom taps along is indescribable. __18__Best of all, though, Mom went on to make a full recovery! Now, instead of tapping, she’s able to sing right along with him. Our love for one another, and our shared connection to music, are such powerful things!
“If that’not an incredible connection, I don’t know what is,” someone in the comments writes, another adding, “Having a son, I know she fought so hard to stay with you. Perhaps it was the music they’d shared for years—childhood songs, car ride tunes—that bound them closer, proving love and tunes break through even the deepest silence. __19__”
“Lost my mom in September very suddenly. Keep up holding her tight and making memories,” a thoughtful commenter advises. “__20__ Treasure every hug and every laugh—time waits for no one, and those little moments become the biggest treasures.”
A. At one point, his mom was in a coma. B. Plenty of research has been done on this.
C. Never know how much you miss her till she is gone. D. Music has the power to heal both the body and the soul.
E. The doctors were amazed by the mother’s rapid recovery.
F. The shared connection to music is a bridge that hope builds on.
G. This sign of hope must have been exactly what he needed at that moment.
完形填空
What started as a routine food delivery turned into a life-changing act of kindness for DoorDash driver Larry Bailey — all thanks to a viral TikTok and a grateful customer with a big heart.
Ireland Dannehold first met Larry when he__21__her Panera Bread order to her sixth-floor apartment. Despite wearing a ___22__brace(护具), Larry climbed the stairs with a warm smile and a can-do__23__that left a lasting impression.
Wanting to show her appreciation, Ireland__24__him generously and shared the___25__through her doorbell camera on TikTok.
To her surprise, the video___26___millions of viewers around the world. Moved by Larry’s___27___and spirit, Ireland launched a GoFundMe campaign to help support him—and the___28___was huge. Within days, the fundraiser___29___over $21,000.
Larry, a beloved and___30___face in the community, is known for going the extra mile—literally—even when most would choose to rest. Though details of his personal life remain private, the campaign’s___31___was simple: “We see you, Larry, and we appreciate everything you do.”
Ireland recently___32___with Larry to share the incredible news.
“It’s such a good feeling, honestly,” she said. “Regardless of whether he needed it or not, just knowing that he knows the ___33__loves and appreciates him is all I needed to know.”
The funds will go directly to Larry—whether to___34___daily expenses, treat himself, or simply remind him that his kindness hasn’t gone___35___.
21. A. removed B. delivered C. presented D. displayed
22. A. wrist B. shoulder C. knee D. neck
23. A. attitude B. mindset C. drive D. approach
24. A. awarded B. spared C. tipped D. accepted
25. A. situation B. receipt C. fee D. moment
26. A. affected B. activated C. touched D. controlled
27. A. inspiration B. energy C. option D. commitment
28. A. order B. response C. pressure D. fear
29. A. arose from B. pulled down C. emptied out D. brought in
30. A. serious B. familiar C. delicate D. blank
31. A. message B. duty C. notice D. news
32. A. reunited B. discussed C. agreed D. dealt
33. A. society B. community C. organization D. public
34. A. boost B. control C. track D. ease
35. A. unsuitable B. impersonal C. unnoticed D. invaluable
语法填空
In a classroom at the Confucius Institute of the University of Granada, in Spain, a group of Spanish students mirrored their teacher’s martial arts (武术) movements. Leading them___36___(be) Zhang Daojin, an inheritor(继承人)of Six Harmony Praying Mantis boxing, a kung fu style___37___(originate) from Shandong province in eastern China.
Zhang recently concluded___38___two-week cultural exchange program in Spain, sharing Chinese kung fu with martial arts enthusiasts from Spain and other European countries through lectures and training sessions.
“Chinese kung fu is much more than a way to get fit. It’s rich with cultural and philosophical significance,” says Alejandro Romero, a 43-year-old___39___(instruct) who started his martial arts journey at 15.“It’s put into my daily routine. I’ve found myself growing stronger, both physically and mentally.”
“The Spanish students are___40___(passion), hardworking and adaptable to different cultures,” Zhang says.“Some have even visited Shandong several times___41___(deep) their kung fu practice. Their commitment is truly inspiring.”
As Chinese martial arts continue to grow in popularity in Spain, more enthusiasts are traveling to China for training,___42___some have even established martial arts schools in Spain. Zhang has made several trips___43___Spain since receiving his first Spanish student in 2006, during ___44___he has shared his knowledge with thousands of students of all ages.
This growing interest reflects Spain’s trend toward wellness___45___(practice) that combine physical fitness with mental health, as martial arts strengthen the body and foster emotional connections.
应用文写作
假定你是李华，你校英文辩论社将推出“思辨角”(Critical Thinking Corner)专栏，负责此专栏的同学Alex提供两个辩题方向供大家选择：“人工智能写作，助力还是消解创作力 ”(AI Writing: A Boost or A Drain to Creativity )和“短视频盛行，丰富还是窄化认知 ”(Short-video Popularity: Enrich or Narrow Cognition )。请你给Alex写一封邮件，内容包含：
1.你的选择;2.说明理由。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。
续写
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。
At age fifty, I found myself on a rocky path. I lacked self-confidence. I realized that I had consistently put other people’s needs and expectations ahead of my own. I remember looking in a mirror one rainy afternoon and seeing a person who no longer recalled who she was, what she loved to do, and what she was capable of doing.
Not only did I avoid adventure, but I also held back from pursuing just about anything else I had longed for in my youth. By age fifty, I still hadn’t pursued my interest in art, playing the guitar, and singing. I hadn’t become a forest ranger, geologist, or paleontologist. Instead, I played it safe.
Then a new friend entered my life. He picked up on my soul’s unspoken desires. “How about backpacking for five days in Yosemite National Park ” he asked.
“Sure!” I said, wanting to impress him with who I wanted to be, not who I had become. And then I thought, “Backpacking I can’t go backpacking! I’m a girl. Backpacking’s dangerous!” Because I liked this guy so much, though, I worked through my fears and trained like mad for a month so I could go backpacking with him. I had never felt so full of self-doubt, but I kept reminding myself: Isn’t this what I always wanted Isn’t this supposed to be who I am, or who I think I am, or who I claim I am
For an entire month, I climbed local hills with an increasing number of water bottles in my backpack until it matched in pounds what I had to carry on the trip. My heart pounded out of my chest. My legs trembled and my back ached in as many places. And then the day finally came when my friend took me out with him into the wilderness at Yosemite.
Day One’s hike proved to be the shortest walk, but the biggest reality check. I couldn’t have been more relieved to drop the forty-pound backpack to the ground when we got to a clearing that would serve as our campsite for the night. When my friend reminded me we would take a two-mile satellite hike to the North Dome before dinner, I forced a smile and replied, “Clearly, I haven’t suffered enough today.”
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The rest of the trip was struggling. _________________
After the adventure my friend loaded my backpack in the car. _____________________
