2025-2026学年北京市西城区育才学校高三上学期9月月考英语试题（含答案）
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2025-2026学年北京市西城区育才学校高三上学期9月月考英语试题
本试卷共10页，共100分。考试时长90分钟。考生务必将答案写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
第一部分 知识运用（共两节，30分）
第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
When Gertrude Grew Great
Gertrude was just an average kid with an average life. At home, she helped out just enough to slide by. At school, she did just enough homework to stay out of ____1____. She had straight C’s in all of her classes.
One day Gertrude’s teacher stopped her after class. “Gertrude,” he said, “I’ve seen the work you do in class, and some of it is ____2____.” Gertrude knew there were moments when she did try a little harder than what everyone ____3____, like when she took extra time with her homework to make it look fancy. But she didn’t really believe that she could change. She had done just enough to ____4____ for so long. In fact, she was scared by the thought of having the power to become whatever she wanted.
That night, Gertrude had a dream. It was ten years into the future. She could not find an average job, because even the average jobs were ____5____ by above-average workers. Gertrude wanted her own place, her own life. A voice spoke in the dream: “The present is nothing more than the ____6____ of the choices made in the past.
The future will only be the results of the choices we make today.” Gertrude began crying, because she knew she had helped ____7____ the world where she lived, and the choices she made had produced the options she had.
The next day, she tried harder in school, and she felt ____8____ than usual. She helped more around the house, and she felt better than typical. Soon the pattern of success ____9____ that of being normal and Gertrude even became great at failing by learning from her mistakes. Ten years later, Gertrude lived in an average sized house and she was just the average adult. But her ____10____ was above average, because her life was hers.
1. A. trouble B. order C. sight D. debt
2. A. challenging B. amusing C. amazing D. encouraging
3. A. learned B. insisted C. expected D. complained
4. A. give in B. get by C. show up D. stand out
5. A. offered B. filled C. refused D. valued
6. A. chance B. risk C. reward D. outcome
7. A. shape B. lead C. better D. protect
8. A. sadder B. smarter C. calmer D. freer
9. A. followed B. covered C. produced D. replaced
10. A. happiness B. anxiety C. sadness D. loneliness
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
A
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给出提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Giant panda Fu Bao arrived in Chengdu Sichuan Province on April 3rd, 2024 after living in South Korea for over 3 years. Large screens were lit up ____11____ (welcome) Fu Bao home. These large screen advertisements ____12____ (purchase) by dozens of fans. Fu Bao is the first giant panda born in South Korea and a successful case of overseas breeding. Since the 1990s, China ____13____ (conduct) giant panda conservation cooperation and research with institutions in other countries. Currently, there are a local of 49 giant pandas abroad.
B
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给出提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Around 90% of road accidents are caused by human errors, and self-driving cars with AI aim to solve the problem. ____14____ they can do is no keep vehicle hardware healthy by driving strategically and safely. In this way, traffic violations and fines can be avoided, ____15____ can help save costs. Drivers also benefit from the ____16____ (integrate) of AI technology during long trips as they can rest while the car’s system takes care of driving.
C
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给出提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
As summer vacation approaches, study tours of primary and middle school students have become popular. ____17____ (absorb) in academic studies at school, students are left with little room for activities such as practical labor or hands-on experience. During the study tours, they come ____18____ groups to major attractions, museums and farms to learn while sightseeing. Educational trips offer students precious ____19____ (opportunity) to become more independent. By ____20____(engage) in independent living and problem solving with peers, students can learn to navigate real-life situations.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，38分）
第一节（共14小题；每小题2分，共28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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Student Volunteer Internships 2023-2024
A limited number of unpaid internships (实习) are available in Washington, D.C. within the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Water. You must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student. A diversity of candidates within various fields of study are encouraged to apply, including degree candidates in the following subjects:
Hydrology, aquatic biology, marine science, environmental engineering, geology, meteorology, soil science, etc.
Public health, toxicology, sanitation, environmental justice, etc.
Public administration, finance, management, communications, etc.
Candidates should have a demonstrated interest or career goals in a water-health or public-health related field including sustainability and resilience. Demanded qualities include strong analytical, written and oral skills, the ability to work independently and on a team, and a strong desire to take initiative.
The volunteer intern will work for a minimum of 12 weeks on a full-time (40 hours per week) or part-time (20 hours per week) schedule. Participants will not be paid but are qualified to apply for a travelling expense. Participants do not become EPA employees during their stay.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis; however, most projects will arise for internship opportunities during the Summer Semester. Please submit your application at least 2 months before each semester begins. We recognize that timeframes may vary due to class schedules and we will work with individual candidates to specify exact timing and duration as necessary. The general timeframes by semester are as follows:
Summer Semester (late May through late August)
Fall Semester (September through December)
Spring Semester (January through April)
To apply, email a resume, cover letter, and a short writing sample (maximum 5 pages) to: braschayko.kelley@epa.gov.
21. According to the passage, applicants are required to ______.
A. be full-time graduate students. B. speak foreign language fluently.
C. have the ability to work with teams. D. major in a public-health related field.
22. What will EPA provide for the volunteer interns
A. Financial support for transport. B. less than 12-week work schedules.
C. A letter of recommendation. D. Employment opportunities.
23. What should candidates do to apply for the internship
A. Email your intern timeframes. B. Provide the degree certificate.
C. Work in a team for 12 weeks. D. Offer a short writing sample.
B
In a small town located between rolling hills, there lived a girl named Lily, passionate about painting. From a young age, she found comfort in the strokes of her brush, creating vibrant landscapes and amusing creatures. Yet, her fear of judgment kept her art hidden; she painted in secret, each piece a beautiful treasure waiting for the light of day.
One rainy afternoon, while seeking shelter, Lily stepped into a local art exhibit at a gallery. The atmosphere was filled with excitement, and the walls displayed colorful pieces that told stories. Despite her anxiety, she felt urged to enter. As she wandered, she overheard the curator(馆长) discussing the power of being honest in art. “Art is not about perfection; it’s about connection,” he said, emphasizing that revealing who we are — flaws and all — is essential. His words struck a chord within her, sparking hope.
That night, Lily considered her journey and decided to display her artwork at the upcoming local fair. As the date approached, she poured her heart into preparation, selecting pieces that represented her growth. On the day of the fair, as she set up her booth, excitement mixed with fear. Doubts whispered in her mind, but she knew she had to take this leap.
As people wandered by, some paused to admire her work. A stranger was attracted by a sunset painting, and they struck up a conversation. For the first time, Lily felt warmth spreading through her as she shared the story behind the piece. Suddenly, she realized her art resonated with someone else, connecting her experiences to another person.
Lily began to embrace her imperfections, viewing honesty as strength. Each conversation grew her confidence, and she no longer feared judgment. Instead, she welcomed it as part of the creative process. Now, as a thriving artist in her community, Lily encourages others to share their voices. She holds workshops, guiding aspiring creators to find joy in their unique expressions. “Art is not about perfection; it’s about connection,” she tells them, echoing the curator’s words. Through her journey, she reminds everyone that our stories, no matter how imperfect, deserve to be shared with the world, as they make us human and truly alive.
24. What prevented Lily from sharing her artwork at first
A. Passion for painting in secret. B. Anxiety about others’ opinions.
C. Disinterest in others’ judgment. D. Fear of failure in public display.
25. How did the comment of the curator influence Lily
A. It discouraged her from showing her artwork.
B. It made her doubt her ability to create perfect art.
C. It convinced her that only perfect pieces deserve to be shown.
D. It inspired her to accept flaws and share her artwork.
26. After Lily displayed her artwork, she felt more ______.
A. depressed. B. hesitant. C. secure. D. annoyed.
27. What can we learn from the passage
A. Rome wasn’t built in a day. B. Don’t cry over spilled milk.
C. The pen is mightier than the sword. D. Stay true to who you are.
C
The violence of shaking from an earthquake is usually focused in the direction the quake is traveling. But a boomerang quake may spread the intense shaking across a wider zone. The new study, published today in the journal Nature Geoscience, is a major step toward clearing up the complex physics behind boomerang quakes and understanding their potential damage.
The latest boomerang was recorded near the mid-ocean ridge in the Atlantic in 2016. By examining the position of the epicenter (震中) and the energy released by each shaking phase, Stephen Hicks, an earthquake seismologist at the Imperial College London and first author of the new study, identified what seemed to be two steps of the quake:The quake initially headed eastward, but then turned back west. “This was weird, ”he says. This second leg of the quake moved remarkably quickly, at so-called supershear speeds. The quake unzipped the surface at an estimated 11, 000 miles per hour—fast enough to dart from New York to London in 18. 5 minutes, so fast that it caused the geologic version of a sonic boom.
How often does this happen A boomerang quake at supershear speeds, as Hicks and his team observed in the Atlantic, may be a fairly rare type. But wider evidence of boomerang quakes is mounting. These back-tracking events have been studied in computer models as well as simulated in lab experiments. “The theory says that it’s there, but it’s quite difficult to see that [in the real world], ”says Hicks. The 2016 earthquake in Kumamoto also seems to have ruptured (破裂) in a similar process. For that event, the initial shake triggered two other quakes, one of which raced backward to partially overlap the initial break.
Understanding when and why these boomerang events happen is vital to grappling with risks earthquakes present. “Studies like this help us understand how past earthquakes ruptured, how future earthquakes may rupture, and how that relates to the potential impact for faults (断层) near populated areas, ”says Hicks.
These boomerangs maybe obscured by conventional approaches used to analyze quakes, which are based on an assumption that a quake rushes in one direction. “Naturally we’re not looking for it, we don’t expect it to exist,” Hicks says. Yet for earthquakes, it seems, complexities might be the norm rather than the exception. As Hicks puts it: “The more and more we look at earthquakes in more detail, of course we see stranger things.”
28. A boomerang earthquake differs from other quakes because ________.
A. it moves at a super-fast speed
B. it triggers several small quakes
C. it releases immeasurable energy
D. it shakes in two opposite directions
29. From the passage, we can learn that _________.
A. the coming of the next boomerang can be predicted
B. boomerangs are too complex to be fully understood
C. boomerang events are commonplace in the real world
D. common methods are reliable in analyzing boomerangs
30. What does the underlined phrase “grappling with” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A. putting off B. coping with
C. bringing about D. fighting against
D
All over the world, formal education supplies the economy with workers who will increase productivity to fuel the economic machine. But this machine now threatens our very survival. If the entire world reaches the levels of consumption seen in high-income countries today, we’ll need multiple planet Earths to supply the resources. The absurd (荒谬的) idea of infinite growth within a finite territory is at the heart of our economic system.
To keep this machine running, formal education generates ever more efficient “human capital”. Increasing productivity metrics (指标) rather than the individuality of students drives our civilization’s approach to schooling our young people. Whereas the Sustainable Development Goals call for turning education into a force for sustainability, the opposite is often true: The ways Western societies have come to think about education undermine our ability to deal with the environmental crisis. To get through this crisis, we need to cultivate our imagination, not undermine it.
Growing up, none of my schooling fostered my ability to imagine a world different from what I saw around me. Besides, I realize the suppression (抑制) of children’s imagination doesn’t take place only in underresourced communities, but in “elite” institutions that tout “critical thinking”. Schools want to see their graduates succeed, and success is too often about maintaining current structures — not about reimagining their foundations.
Essentially, our education systems shape children in the image of artificial intelligence. The perfect “worker”, AI, continually improves its own productivity but doesn’t challenge the larger structures within which it operates. It is one of the great paradoxes of our time that we invest so much into building supercomputers while marginalizing the imaginative potential of millions of human brains. What’s more, we even put our hope in solving the environmental crisis on AI. But AI, like our other technologies, can only treat the symptoms of the environmental crisis, not the causes
Throughout history, achievers of great change have relied on their imaginations to address fundamental flaws in society. In my country of birth, communists kept their dreams of democracy alive for decades by imagining different futures. In South Africa, Nelson Mandela’s followers had to be radical (激进的) in their imagination to create a vision of a fairer society. Imagining democracy when living under a totalitarian regime (极权主义政权) isn’t that different from imagining degrowth when living in a world of infinite growth.
The kind of intelligence that Nelson Mandela and such possessed was not artificial. The ability to reimagine the future and disrupt the current situation remains a distinctly human quality. Unlike AI, children are naturally imaginative and question the premises of society. In my research, I have observed that younger children are often the most radical in imagining different futures.
As long as our imagination is curtailed, ideas like degrowth sound utopian (乌托邦的) to many, Cultivating imagination means learning from history’s disrupters who made the impossible possible. Instead of dismissing “childish” ideas about the world’s future, it means seeing inspiration in children’s imaginations. In an education system that celebrates imagination, arts and creativity are as important as math and science. Idealism coexists with pragmatism. The environmental crisis is not a crisis of technology or science, it is a crisis of imagination. If we let children be our guides, we might be able to imagine our way to survival.
31. The author hopes education can play its role in ________.
A. developing human resources B. promoting sustainable development
C increasing productivity D. maximizing economic growth
32. From the passage, we can learn that _________.
A. imagination isn’t well developed in schools
B AI helps exploit the potential of human brains
C. graduates’ success changes the social structures
D. AI can address the root cause of economic crisis
33. Nelson Mandela is mentioned as _________.
A. a success in building a fair society
B. a leader who had a great influence
C. a pioneer possessing the quality of AI
D. an inspiration to solve social problems
34. According to the passage, the author may agree that _________.
A. children’s imagination ensures human’s survival
B. the environmental crisis results from technology
C. imagination can help solve environmental crisis
D. the “childish” ideas will ruin the world’s future
第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Picture this: you’re baking cookies. As you lift the pan out of the oven, your bare arm accidentally touches it. Ouch! Why did you feel pain And how is your brain involved in sensing pain We may not like pain, but our bodies need it as a warning system. ____35____
There are special receptor cells in our skin and bodies that are sensitive to certain stimuli (刺激). These cells are called “nociceptors”. When a nociceptor gets exposed to a painful stimulus, it sends a message into the brain. The brain processes that information, and then pain is felt. ____36____ Think about a time when you’ve stubbed your toe. There doesn’t seem to be a delay between hitting your toe and then feeling pain: it feels like it happens at the same time.
____37____ If we have an injury, pain alerts us to rest and let the injury heal. If we stand too close to a fire, pain tells us to move away. Not being able to feel pain can be dangerous. Some people can feel sensations like touch, but they cannot feel pain. Without feeling pain, they cannot listen to their bodies when they need to rest or heal.
On the other hand, the brain sometimes processes pain where there isn’t any actual injury to the body. Here’s a famous story: a man stepped on a nail. It went through the bottom of his shoe, and he felt like he was in horrible pain. When the doctors removed his shoe, they found that the nail was between his toes! It hadn’t gone into his foot at all. ____38____ So his brain perceived pain to match the experience.
Without pain, we might not know when we could need to rest. We might not know if we were in danger of hurting ourselves. ____39____ However, it is an important part of human life and survival!
A. Pain is not fun to feel.
B. Pain is a response to a stimulus.
C. Our brains use sensory information to interpret the pain that we feel.
D. Even though pain is an unpleasant feeling, it is necessary for human survival.
E. All of this signal sending and processing happens faster than we can perceive.
F. It is an important function of our brain, telling our bodies when something is wrong.
G. However, the visual information tricked his brain into thinking that there was cause for alarm.
第三部分 书面表达（共两节，32分）
第一节（共4小题；第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分）
阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。
What We Really Know About ASMR
If you spend time on YouTube or TikTok, you may have come across videos of someone whispering into a microphone, carefully slicing stacks of slime, or slowly ripping strips of paper. These videos are designed to trigger an autonomous sensory meridian (经络) response, or ASMR, a pleasant feeling that travels from the top of the head down the back of the neck to the upper spine.
Watching videos that trigger ASMR is thought to lead to positive responses throughout the body including enhanced mood, relaxation, and even pain relief. But can you really achieve these benefits just by watching a short video A systematic review published seeks to answer that question. German researchers combined the data from 54 studies to better help us understand ASMR and its effects.
But first, where did this idea come from There are references to feelings similar to ASMR in classic literature dating back to the early 1900s. The contemporary definitions of ASMR sprang from a discussion forum on a health-focused website in2007. A YouTuber named Jennifer Allen coined the term in 2010.
Based on the previous studies, the researchers concluded that examples of triggers include whispering, tapping, and natural sounds, and it is important to note that specific triggers of ASMR and the intensity of the response vary widely by individuals. They also explored its benefits. Clear evidence shows that ASMR can reduce stress and anxiety. Data also shows that it can improve short-term memory. In specific cases, participants watching ASMR videos had lower heart rates and blood pressure, physical signals of relaxation. In addition, they found that ASMR triggers brain activity patterns associated with relaxation and stress relief.
Despite the encouraging results, the authors noted that many of the ASMR studies had small sample sizes and a lack of diversity among participants; more research is needed to truly understand the impacts of ASMR.
Luckily, it’s true that watching sensory videos of people brushing their hair, whispering, and making soft repetitive noises can lead to relaxation and stress relief. The best thing about ASMR is that there are minimal side effects. So if you’re feeling anxious or stressed, it might be worth watching a few minutes of ASMR videos to see if they help!
40. What is an autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR)
_____________________________________
41. According to the studies what benefits can ASMR bring us
_____________________________________
42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
>Although triggers of ASMR are different, they may cause reactions of similar intensity among different people.
_____________________________________
43. Besides watching ASMR videos, what else do you do when feeling anxious or stressed
_____________________________________
第二节（20分）
44. 假设你是李华，你的英国朋友Jim写信邀请你寒假期间去伦敦游玩，你因故无法前往，请你回信表达歉意，内容包括：
1．谢绝的理由；2．提议暑假去拜访他。
注意：1．词数100左右；2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数：3．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jim,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
答案版
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. B 6. D 7. A 8. B 9. D 10. A
【答案】11. to welcome
12. were purchased##had been purchased
13. has conducted##has been conducting
【答案】14. What
15. which 16. integration
【答案】17. Absorbed
18. in 19. opportunities
20. engaging##being engaged
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D
【答案】24. B 25. D 26. C 27. D
【答案】28. D 29. B 30. B
【答案】31. B 32. A 33. D 34. C
【答案】35. F 36. E 37. D 38. G 39. A
【答案】40. (ASMR/It is) a pleasant feeling that travels from the top of the head down the back of the neck to the upper spine.
41. It/ASMR can reduce stress and anxiety and improve short-term memory.
42. Although triggers of ASMR are different, they may cause reactions of similar intensity among people. According to the passage, the intensity of the response varies widely by individuals.
43. Possible version 1: Time permitting, I can take a city walk in a strange place. Wandering aimlessly in a new place will refresh me and draw my attention away from what causes my stress. With a light heart, I can face my problem more readily. (41w)
Possible version 2: I may talk my problem out with my parents or friends. Through an in-depth chat, I may clear my mind and work out some plausible ways to deal with the problem causing my anxiety. (34w)
【答案】Dear Jim,
Thanks a lot for your kind invitation to visit London during the winter vacation. I was really excited when I received your letter, as London has always been a city I've been eager to explore. However, I'm extremely sorry to say that I can't make it.
The reason is that my grandparents, who live in the countryside, are coming to stay with us during the winter vacation. I haven't seen them for a long time, and my parents expect me to spend time with them.
But I have a suggestion. How about visiting you in London this summer vacation I believe we'll have a great time then.
Looking forward to your reply
Yours,
Li Hua
本试卷共10页，共100分。考试时长90分钟。考生务必将答案写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
第一部分 知识运用（共两节，30分）
第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
When Gertrude Grew Great
Gertrude was just an average kid with an average life. At home, she helped out just enough to slide by. At school, she did just enough homework to stay out of ____1____. She had straight C’s in all of her classes.
One day Gertrude’s teacher stopped her after class. “Gertrude,” he said, “I’ve seen the work you do in class, and some of it is ____2____.” Gertrude knew there were moments when she did try a little harder than what everyone ____3____, like when she took extra time with her homework to make it look fancy. But she didn’t really believe that she could change. She had done just enough to ____4____ for so long. In fact, she was scared by the thought of having the power to become whatever she wanted.
That night, Gertrude had a dream. It was ten years into the future. She could not find an average job, because even the average jobs were ____5____ by above-average workers. Gertrude wanted her own place, her own life. A voice spoke in the dream: “The present is nothing more than the ____6____ of the choices made in the past.
The future will only be the results of the choices we make today.” Gertrude began crying, because she knew she had helped ____7____ the world where she lived, and the choices she made had produced the options she had.
The next day, she tried harder in school, and she felt ____8____ than usual. She helped more around the house, and she felt better than typical. Soon the pattern of success ____9____ that of being normal and Gertrude even became great at failing by learning from her mistakes. Ten years later, Gertrude lived in an average sized house and she was just the average adult. But her ____10____ was above average, because her life was hers.
1. A. trouble B. order C. sight D. debt
2. A. challenging B. amusing C. amazing D. encouraging
3. A. learned B. insisted C. expected D. complained
4. A. give in B. get by C. show up D. stand out
5. A. offered B. filled C. refused D. valued
6. A. chance B. risk C. reward D. outcome
7. A. shape B. lead C. better D. protect
8. A. sadder B. smarter C. calmer D. freer
9. A. followed B. covered C. produced D. replaced
10. A. happiness B. anxiety C. sadness D. loneliness
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
A
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给出提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Giant panda Fu Bao arrived in Chengdu Sichuan Province on April 3rd, 2024 after living in South Korea for over 3 years. Large screens were lit up ____11____ (welcome) Fu Bao home. These large screen advertisements ____12____ (purchase) by dozens of fans. Fu Bao is the first giant panda born in South Korea and a successful case of overseas breeding. Since the 1990s, China ____13____ (conduct) giant panda conservation cooperation and research with institutions in other countries. Currently, there are a local of 49 giant pandas abroad.
B
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Around 90% of road accidents are caused by human errors, and self-driving cars with AI aim to solve the problem. ____14____ they can do is no keep vehicle hardware healthy by driving strategically and safely. In this way, traffic violations and fines can be avoided, ____15____ can help save costs. Drivers also benefit from the ____16____ (integrate) of AI technology during long trips as they can rest while the car’s system takes care of driving.
C
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As summer vacation approaches, study tours of primary and middle school students have become popular. ____17____ (absorb) in academic studies at school, students are left with little room for activities such as practical labor or hands-on experience. During the study tours, they come ____18____ groups to major attractions, museums and farms to learn while sightseeing. Educational trips offer students precious ____19____ (opportunity) to become more independent. By ____20____(engage) in independent living and problem solving with peers, students can learn to navigate real-life situations.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，38分）
第一节（共14小题；每小题2分，共28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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Student Volunteer Internships 2023-2024
A limited number of unpaid internships (实习) are available in Washington, D.C. within the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Water. You must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student. A diversity of candidates within various fields of study are encouraged to apply, including degree candidates in the following subjects:
Hydrology, aquatic biology, marine science, environmental engineering, geology, meteorology, soil science, etc.
Public health, toxicology, sanitation, environmental justice, etc.
Public administration, finance, management, communications, etc.
Candidates should have a demonstrated interest or career goals in a water-health or public-health related field including sustainability and resilience. Demanded qualities include strong analytical, written and oral skills, the ability to work independently and on a team, and a strong desire to take initiative.
The volunteer intern will work for a minimum of 12 weeks on a full-time (40 hours per week) or part-time (20 hours per week) schedule. Participants will not be paid but are qualified to apply for a travelling expense. Participants do not become EPA employees during their stay.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis; however, most projects will arise for internship opportunities during the Summer Semester. Please submit your application at least 2 months before each semester begins. We recognize that timeframes may vary due to class schedules and we will work with individual candidates to specify exact timing and duration as necessary. The general timeframes by semester are as follows:
Summer Semester (late May through late August)
Fall Semester (September through December)
Spring Semester (January through April)
To apply, email a resume, cover letter, and a short writing sample (maximum 5 pages) to: braschayko.kelley@epa.gov.
21. According to the passage, applicants are required to ______.
A. be full-time graduate students. B. speak foreign language fluently.
C. have the ability to work with teams. D. major in a public-health related field.
22. What will EPA provide for the volunteer interns
A. Financial support for transport. B. less than 12-week work schedules.
C. A letter of recommendation. D. Employment opportunities.
23. What should candidates do to apply for the internship
A. Email your intern timeframes. B. Provide the degree certificate.
C. Work in a team for 12 weeks. D. Offer a short writing sample.
B
In a small town located between rolling hills, there lived a girl named Lily, passionate about painting. From a young age, she found comfort in the strokes of her brush, creating vibrant landscapes and amusing creatures. Yet, her fear of judgment kept her art hidden; she painted in secret, each piece a beautiful treasure waiting for the light of day.
One rainy afternoon, while seeking shelter, Lily stepped into a local art exhibit at a gallery. The atmosphere was filled with excitement, and the walls displayed colorful pieces that told stories. Despite her anxiety, she felt urged to enter. As she wandered, she overheard the curator(馆长) discussing the power of being honest in art. “Art is not about perfection; it’s about connection,” he said, emphasizing that revealing who we are — flaws and all — is essential. His words struck a chord within her, sparking hope.
That night, Lily considered her journey and decided to display her artwork at the upcoming local fair. As the date approached, she poured her heart into preparation, selecting pieces that represented her growth. On the day of the fair, as she set up her booth, excitement mixed with fear. Doubts whispered in her mind, but she knew she had to take this leap.
As people wandered by, some paused to admire her work. A stranger was attracted by a sunset painting, and they struck up a conversation. For the first time, Lily felt warmth spreading through her as she shared the story behind the piece. Suddenly, she realized her art resonated with someone else, connecting her experiences to another person.
Lily began to embrace her imperfections, viewing honesty as strength. Each conversation grew her confidence, and she no longer feared judgment. Instead, she welcomed it as part of the creative process. Now, as a thriving artist in her community, Lily encourages others to share their voices. She holds workshops, guiding aspiring creators to find joy in their unique expressions. “Art is not about perfection; it’s about connection,” she tells them, echoing the curator’s words. Through her journey, she reminds everyone that our stories, no matter how imperfect, deserve to be shared with the world, as they make us human and truly alive.
24. What prevented Lily from sharing her artwork at first
A. Passion for painting in secret. B. Anxiety about others’ opinions.
C. Disinterest in others’ judgment. D. Fear of failure in public display.
25. How did the comment of the curator influence Lily
A. It discouraged her from showing her artwork.
B. It made her doubt her ability to create perfect art.
C. It convinced her that only perfect pieces deserve to be shown.
D. It inspired her to accept flaws and share her artwork.
26. After Lily displayed her artwork, she felt more ______.
A. depressed. B. hesitant. C. secure. D. annoyed.
27. What can we learn from the passage
A. Rome wasn’t built in a day. B. Don’t cry over spilled milk.
C. The pen is mightier than the sword. D. Stay true to who you are.
C
The violence of shaking from an earthquake is usually focused in the direction the quake is traveling. But a boomerang quake may spread the intense shaking across a wider zone. The new study, published today in the journal Nature Geoscience, is a major step toward clearing up the complex physics behind boomerang quakes and understanding their potential damage.
The latest boomerang was recorded near the mid-ocean ridge in the Atlantic in 2016. By examining the position of the epicenter (震中) and the energy released by each shaking phase, Stephen Hicks, an earthquake seismologist at the Imperial College London and first author of the new study, identified what seemed to be two steps of the quake:The quake initially headed eastward, but then turned back west. “This was weird, ”he says. This second leg of the quake moved remarkably quickly, at so-called supershear speeds. The quake unzipped the surface at an estimated 11, 000 miles per hour—fast enough to dart from New York to London in 18. 5 minutes, so fast that it caused the geologic version of a sonic boom.
How often does this happen A boomerang quake at supershear speeds, as Hicks and his team observed in the Atlantic, may be a fairly rare type. But wider evidence of boomerang quakes is mounting. These back-tracking events have been studied in computer models as well as simulated in lab experiments. “The theory says that it’s there, but it’s quite difficult to see that [in the real world], ”says Hicks. The 2016 earthquake in Kumamoto also seems to have ruptured (破裂) in a similar process. For that event, the initial shake triggered two other quakes, one of which raced backward to partially overlap the initial break.
Understanding when and why these boomerang events happen is vital to grappling with risks earthquakes present. “Studies like this help us understand how past earthquakes ruptured, how future earthquakes may rupture, and how that relates to the potential impact for faults (断层) near populated areas, ”says Hicks.
These boomerangs maybe obscured by conventional approaches used to analyze quakes, which are based on an assumption that a quake rushes in one direction. “Naturally we’re not looking for it, we don’t expect it to exist,” Hicks says. Yet for earthquakes, it seems, complexities might be the norm rather than the exception. As Hicks puts it: “The more and more we look at earthquakes in more detail, of course we see stranger things.”
28. A boomerang earthquake differs from other quakes because ________.
A. it moves at a super-fast speed
B. it triggers several small quakes
C. it releases immeasurable energy
D. it shakes in two opposite directions
29. From the passage, we can learn that _________.
A. the coming of the next boomerang can be predicted
B. boomerangs are too complex to be fully understood
C. boomerang events are commonplace in the real world
D. common methods are reliable in analyzing boomerangs
30. What does the underlined phrase “grappling with” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A. putting off B. coping with
C. bringing about D. fighting against
D
All over the world, formal education supplies the economy with workers who will increase productivity to fuel the economic machine. But this machine now threatens our very survival. If the entire world reaches the levels of consumption seen in high-income countries today, we’ll need multiple planet Earths to supply the resources. The absurd (荒谬的) idea of infinite growth within a finite territory is at the heart of our economic system.
To keep this machine running, formal education generates ever more efficient “human capital”. Increasing productivity metrics (指标) rather than the individuality of students drives our civilization’s approach to schooling our young people. Whereas the Sustainable Development Goals call for turning education into a force for sustainability, the opposite is often true: The ways Western societies have come to think about education undermine our ability to deal with the environmental crisis. To get through this crisis, we need to cultivate our imagination, not undermine it.
Growing up, none of my schooling fostered my ability to imagine a world different from what I saw around me. Besides, I realize the suppression (抑制) of children’s imagination doesn’t take place only in underresourced communities, but in “elite” institutions that tout “critical thinking”. Schools want to see their graduates succeed, and success is too often about maintaining current structures — not about reimagining their foundations.
Essentially, our education systems shape children in the image of artificial intelligence. The perfect “worker”, AI, continually improves its own productivity but doesn’t challenge the larger structures within which it operates. It is one of the great paradoxes of our time that we invest so much into building supercomputers while marginalizing the imaginative potential of millions of human brains. What’s more, we even put our hope in solving the environmental crisis on AI. But AI, like our other technologies, can only treat the symptoms of the environmental crisis, not the causes
Throughout history, achievers of great change have relied on their imaginations to address fundamental flaws in society. In my country of birth, communists kept their dreams of democracy alive for decades by imagining different futures. In South Africa, Nelson Mandela’s followers had to be radical (激进的) in their imagination to create a vision of a fairer society. Imagining democracy when living under a totalitarian regime (极权主义政权) isn’t that different from imagining degrowth when living in a world of infinite growth.
The kind of intelligence that Nelson Mandela and such possessed was not artificial. The ability to reimagine the future and disrupt the current situation remains a distinctly human quality. Unlike AI, children are naturally imaginative and question the premises of society. In my research, I have observed that younger children are often the most radical in imagining different futures.
As long as our imagination is curtailed, ideas like degrowth sound utopian (乌托邦的) to many, Cultivating imagination means learning from history’s disrupters who made the impossible possible. Instead of dismissing “childish” ideas about the world’s future, it means seeing inspiration in children’s imaginations. In an education system that celebrates imagination, arts and creativity are as important as math and science. Idealism coexists with pragmatism. The environmental crisis is not a crisis of technology or science, it is a crisis of imagination. If we let children be our guides, we might be able to imagine our way to survival.
31. The author hopes education can play its role in ________.
A. developing human resources B. promoting sustainable development
C increasing productivity D. maximizing economic growth
32. From the passage, we can learn that _________.
A. imagination isn’t well developed in schools
B AI helps exploit the potential of human brains
C. graduates’ success changes the social structures
D. AI can address the root cause of economic crisis
33. Nelson Mandela is mentioned as _________.
A. a success in building a fair society
B. a leader who had a great influence
C. a pioneer possessing the quality of AI
D. an inspiration to solve social problems
34. According to the passage, the author may agree that _________.
A. children’s imagination ensures human’s survival
B. the environmental crisis results from technology
C. imagination can help solve environmental crisis
D. the “childish” ideas will ruin the world’s future
第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）
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Picture this: you’re baking cookies. As you lift the pan out of the oven, your bare arm accidentally touches it. Ouch! Why did you feel pain And how is your brain involved in sensing pain We may not like pain, but our bodies need it as a warning system. ____35____
There are special receptor cells in our skin and bodies that are sensitive to certain stimuli (刺激). These cells are called “nociceptors”. When a nociceptor gets exposed to a painful stimulus, it sends a message into the brain. The brain processes that information, and then pain is felt. ____36____ Think about a time when you’ve stubbed your toe. There doesn’t seem to be a delay between hitting your toe and then feeling pain: it feels like it happens at the same time.
____37____ If we have an injury, pain alerts us to rest and let the injury heal. If we stand too close to a fire, pain tells us to move away. Not being able to feel pain can be dangerous. Some people can feel sensations like touch, but they cannot feel pain. Without feeling pain, they cannot listen to their bodies when they need to rest or heal.
On the other hand, the brain sometimes processes pain where there isn’t any actual injury to the body. Here’s a famous story: a man stepped on a nail. It went through the bottom of his shoe, and he felt like he was in horrible pain. When the doctors removed his shoe, they found that the nail was between his toes! It hadn’t gone into his foot at all. ____38____ So his brain perceived pain to match the experience.
Without pain, we might not know when we could need to rest. We might not know if we were in danger of hurting ourselves. ____39____ However, it is an important part of human life and survival!
A. Pain is not fun to feel.
B. Pain is a response to a stimulus.
C. Our brains use sensory information to interpret the pain that we feel.
D. Even though pain is an unpleasant feeling, it is necessary for human survival.
E. All of this signal sending and processing happens faster than we can perceive.
F. It is an important function of our brain, telling our bodies when something is wrong.
G. However, the visual information tricked his brain into thinking that there was cause for alarm.
第三部分 书面表达（共两节，32分）
第一节（共4小题；第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分）
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What We Really Know About ASMR
If you spend time on YouTube or TikTok, you may have come across videos of someone whispering into a microphone, carefully slicing stacks of slime, or slowly ripping strips of paper. These videos are designed to trigger an autonomous sensory meridian (经络) response, or ASMR, a pleasant feeling that travels from the top of the head down the back of the neck to the upper spine.
Watching videos that trigger ASMR is thought to lead to positive responses throughout the body including enhanced mood, relaxation, and even pain relief. But can you really achieve these benefits just by watching a short video A systematic review published seeks to answer that question. German researchers combined the data from 54 studies to better help us understand ASMR and its effects.
But first, where did this idea come from There are references to feelings similar to ASMR in classic literature dating back to the early 1900s. The contemporary definitions of ASMR sprang from a discussion forum on a health-focused website in2007. A YouTuber named Jennifer Allen coined the term in 2010.
Based on the previous studies, the researchers concluded that examples of triggers include whispering, tapping, and natural sounds, and it is important to note that specific triggers of ASMR and the intensity of the response vary widely by individuals. They also explored its benefits. Clear evidence shows that ASMR can reduce stress and anxiety. Data also shows that it can improve short-term memory. In specific cases, participants watching ASMR videos had lower heart rates and blood pressure, physical signals of relaxation. In addition, they found that ASMR triggers brain activity patterns associated with relaxation and stress relief.
Despite the encouraging results, the authors noted that many of the ASMR studies had small sample sizes and a lack of diversity among participants; more research is needed to truly understand the impacts of ASMR.
Luckily, it’s true that watching sensory videos of people brushing their hair, whispering, and making soft repetitive noises can lead to relaxation and stress relief. The best thing about ASMR is that there are minimal side effects. So if you’re feeling anxious or stressed, it might be worth watching a few minutes of ASMR videos to see if they help!
40. What is an autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR)
_____________________________________
41. According to the studies what benefits can ASMR bring us
_____________________________________
42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
>Although triggers of ASMR are different, they may cause reactions of similar intensity among different people.
_____________________________________
43. Besides watching ASMR videos, what else do you do when feeling anxious or stressed
_____________________________________
第二节（20分）
44. 假设你是李华，你的英国朋友Jim写信邀请你寒假期间去伦敦游玩，你因故无法前往，请你回信表达歉意，内容包括：
1．谢绝的理由；2．提议暑假去拜访他。
注意：1．词数100左右；2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数：3．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jim,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
答案版
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. B 6. D 7. A 8. B 9. D 10. A
【答案】11. to welcome
12. were purchased##had been purchased
13. has conducted##has been conducting
【答案】14. What
15. which 16. integration
【答案】17. Absorbed
18. in 19. opportunities
20. engaging##being engaged
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D
【答案】24. B 25. D 26. C 27. D
【答案】28. D 29. B 30. B
【答案】31. B 32. A 33. D 34. C
【答案】35. F 36. E 37. D 38. G 39. A
【答案】40. (ASMR/It is) a pleasant feeling that travels from the top of the head down the back of the neck to the upper spine.
41. It/ASMR can reduce stress and anxiety and improve short-term memory.
42. Although triggers of ASMR are different, they may cause reactions of similar intensity among people. According to the passage, the intensity of the response varies widely by individuals.
43. Possible version 1: Time permitting, I can take a city walk in a strange place. Wandering aimlessly in a new place will refresh me and draw my attention away from what causes my stress. With a light heart, I can face my problem more readily. (41w)
Possible version 2: I may talk my problem out with my parents or friends. Through an in-depth chat, I may clear my mind and work out some plausible ways to deal with the problem causing my anxiety. (34w)
【答案】Dear Jim,
Thanks a lot for your kind invitation to visit London during the winter vacation. I was really excited when I received your letter, as London has always been a city I've been eager to explore. However, I'm extremely sorry to say that I can't make it.
The reason is that my grandparents, who live in the countryside, are coming to stay with us during the winter vacation. I haven't seen them for a long time, and my parents expect me to spend time with them.
But I have a suggestion. How about visiting you in London this summer vacation I believe we'll have a great time then.
Looking forward to your reply
Yours,
Li Hua
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