湖北省武汉市黄陂区第一中学2026届高三上学期10月月考英语试卷（含答案）
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武汉市黄陂区第一中学2026届高三上学期10月月考英语试卷
考生注意：
1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3. 考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What’s the woman’s suggestion for the man
A. Meeting her sister. B. Losing some weight. C. Getting dressed for a gathering.
2. How do the speakers feel about the new flat
A. Satisfied. B. Surprised. C. Disappointed.
3. What is the weather like today
A. It’s snowy. B. It’s rainy. C. It’s windy.
4. What are the speakers doing
A. Playing sports. B. Writing a report. C. Reading a newspaper.
5. What does the man do
A. A gardener. B. A postman. C. A doctor.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What will Jane do
A. Make a journey. B. Change a room. C. Buy a ticket.
7. Why did the man fail to tell Jane the news yesterday
A. He couldn’t reach her. B. He forgot to do it. C. He was busy.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The conference budget. B. The conference place. C. The conference time.
9. Why won’t the woman choose the Trade Club this year
A. It’s fully booked. B. It’s too expensive. C. It’s badly equipped.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a library. B. In a classroom. C. In a bookstore.
11. When should Jack finish the article
A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Wednesday.
12. What will Jack write about
A. His favorite movie. B. His favorite play. C. His favorite book.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why does the woman talk to the man
A. For a holiday. B. For a job application. C. For a survey.
14. How much can the man get from his parents every month
A. About $50. B. About $125. C. About $150.
15. What kind of job does the man do every Friday evening
A. Computer repairing. B. Babysitting. C. Housework for his uncle.
16. What does the man spend most of his pocket money on
A. Food. B. Books. C. Phone bills.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What can we know about the weather in Alaska now
A. It’s hot. B. It’s warm. C. It’s cold.
18. What is the news about
A. A big earthquake. B. A science project. C. A rock from outer space.
19. Where did the event probably happen
A. About 12 kilometers north of Barrow.
B. About 20 kilometers south of Barrow.
C. About 22 kilometers east of Barrow.
20. What happened 65 million years ago
A. Bird species died out. B. Varieties of plants emerged. C. The dinosaurs went extinct.
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
Chinatown Dragon Boat Festival 2025 Highlights
Stage Performances Along Smith Street
One of the main highlights of the weekend is the brilliant stage performances happening along Smith Street. There will be the deafening beats of a festival drum performance by students from Chung Cheng High School, and the dramatic talent of a face-changing show. Audiences can also enjoy a Chinese traditional dance performance and a Teochew opera performance by Er Woo Amateur Musical & Dramatic Association.
Lion Dance Performance
Adding to the exciting atmosphere at the Chinatown Dragon Boat Festival 2025, there will be Lion and Dragon Dance by the award-winning troupe Tian Eng Dragon and Lion Dance Centre.
The Lion Dance takes place on
●31 May, 1 pm to 1:30 pm;
●1 June, 1 pm to 1:20 pm.
Dragon Boat Rowing Race
The Dragon Boat Rowing Race is also going to make its return. This brings together teams and individuals in a spirit of friendly competition and community bonding. In this land-based race, participants compete on dragon-inspired rowing machines in one-minute rounds, with the highest number of strokes (划) winning a prize.
This takes place on Killiney Street on
●31 May, 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm;
●1 June, 2:20 pm to 2:45 pm.
Art Corner
Head over to the Art Corner, a quiet space within the busy Smith Street, where visitors are invited to stop, reflect, and learn more about the Dragon Boat Festival.
Visitors can look through a thoughtfully chosen collection of books on seasonal traditions, pen their thoughts or well-wishes in the Festival Reflections Journal, and explore symbolic items such as mugwort (艾蒿) bundles, festive bookmarks, and greeting cards.
1. Where can you enjoy performances by students
A. On Smith Street. B. At the Art Corner.
C. On Killiney Street. D. At Lion Dance Centre.
2. What plays the key role in winning the Dragon Boat Rowing Race
A. Creativity. B. Distance. C. Teamwork. D. Speed.
3. What can the participants do at the Art Corner
A. Attend various art classes. B. Learn face-changing skills.
C. Give blessings by writing. D. Watch lion dance performances.
B
In a world where constant information and screen time dominate daily life, a growing number of young adults are choosing something extreme: unplugging.
The Offline Club, a rapidly expanding movement that promotes phone-free gatherings, is offering digital-free spaces where real-world connection replaces virtual engagement — and it’s catching on fast. Launched by three Dutch founders, the club started as a small initiative in the Netherlands and has now spread to major cities including London, Paris, Milan, Copenhagen, Berlin, and most recently, Buffalo, New York.
Their mission is simple: “Exchange screen time for real time.” The concept Phones and laptops are checked at the door, and attendees spend a few hours reading, meditating (冥想), coloring, playing board games, or simply talking — without the digital noise. From softly lit churches in London to comfortable bicycle cafés in Buffalo, the venues are as thoughtfully curated as the conversations they inspire.
For 20-year-old Jayren Malijan, who attended a session in West Hampstead, London, the experience was about more than just disconnecting — it was about rediscovering human connection. “I came to make new friends,” he shared. “People complain that they’re lonely, but they’re not willing to go out and make an effort.” Malijan, who typically spends time online recommending perfumes (香水) on “fragrancetok”, believes the overuse of smartphones is contributing to increased introversion (内向) and weakened social skills, especially among the younger generation.
This feeling is shared by many. According to a 2024 survey by the British Standards Institution, nearly 70% of people aged 16 — 21 reported feeling worse after spending time on social media, and nearly half said they wished they had grown up in a pre-internet era.
At Offline Club events, the contrast is striking. People who usually average over 10 hours of daily screen time — like YouTuber Taz Alam — speak of relief, not anxiety, when parted from their phones. “Everyone here is so lovely,” Alam said. “You can just go up to someone you don’t know and start a conversation. It feels so easy and natural.”
4. What does the second paragraph mainly describe
A. A new social trend. B. A charity organization.
C. An advanced technique. D. An awareness campaign.
5. What does the word “curated” underlined in paragraph 3 mean
A. Avoided. B. Replaced. C. Organized. D. Measured.
6. What’s one function of the Offline Club according to Malijan
A. Resolving conflicts. B. Meeting old friends.
C. Promoting business sales. D. Expanding the social circle.
7. What’s Taz Alam’s attitude towards the Offline Club
A. Critical. B. Appreciative. C. Doubtful. D. Uncertain.
C
To keep a Hula-Hoop aloft (悬浮) with robots, it helps to be in shape — literally. Experiments with hoop-slinging robots have revealed how these rings stay up despite the pull of gravity. The shape of the robot’s body is a crucial factor, researchers report in the Jan. 7 Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The shape needs to have “hips” — a slope (斜面) that provides upward force to balance gravity. And a “waist” arch — like an hourglass (沙漏) — keeps the hoop from moving up or down and sliding off.
Inspired by performers near his home in Greenwich Village, applied mathematician Leif Ristroph of New York University began considering the physics of Hula-Hoops. Previous studies, he and his coworkers realized, hadn’t explained how the hoop stays aloft.
So Ristroph and his coworkers gave it a try. In experiments, a circling cylindrical robot couldn’t keep a hoop from sliding down. It was missing the essential upward force, generated when a hoop swings over a sloped shape. But a cone-shaped robot, with a slope but no waistlike curve, also failed. If the hoop began toward the top of the cone, the upward force overpowered gravity, and the hoop would move up. If the hoop began toward the bottom, the upward force wasn’t enough to keep it aloft, and it moved down. But an hourglass-shaped robot kept a hoop stably aloft.
People should be able to hula-hoop regardless of the body shape, by adapting their gyrations (旋转) based on position changes of the hoop. Indeed, the researchers were able to get a cone-shaped robot to hula-hoop by adjusting the rate of gyration depending on how high the hoop slid.
A correct launch was also essential in the experiments. If the hoop started off too slow, the attempt would fail. In successful sessions, the hoop lined up with the gyrating body, so that the hoop and the body always shifted in the same direction. “That’s also the best way to launch a hoop,” Ristroph says.
“We were surprised that an activity as popular, fun, and healthy as hula hooping wasn’t understood even at a basic physics level,” says Ristroph. “As we made progress on the research, we realized that the math and physics involved are very subtle.”
8. Which body shape is ideal for Hula-Hooping according to the experiment
A. Cone-shaped. B. Hourglass-shaped. C. Round. D. Cylindrical.
9. What is the message implied in the fourth paragraph
A. Hula-hooping can help shape people’s body gradually.
B. Robots are flexible in learning human body movements.
C. Anyone can do hula-hooping by adjusting their movements.
D. A perfect body shape is required to be a good hula-hoop player.
10. What was essential for a successful Hula-Hoop launch in the experiments
A. Starting with the right shape. B. Opposite movement of the hoop and the body.
C. Using a hoop of the proper size. D. Same directional shifts of the hoop and the body.
11. Which can be used as a proper title for the text
A. Scientists Identify the Perfect Hula Hoop “Body Type”
B. Hula-hooping Inspires NYU Mathematicians
C. How Do Hula Hoops Benefit Our Health
D. What Do Hula Hoops Do for Your Body
D
Behavioural ecologist Mickey Pardo and his coworkers used machine learning to discover that wild African elephants have what seem to be names. That is, they address other elephants with vocalizations specific to the individual.
Researchers already knew that the animals make low rumbling (咕哝) sounds that differ depending on whether they’re out of sight of one another or in close contact, as well as whether a mother is interacting with her child. Pardo and his coworkers saw that elephants would react to some calls while ignoring others.
To see whether those calls that received a response were unique, they trained a machine-learning model with vocalizations that researchers had labelled as generating a reaction. The algorithm(算法)learnt the sound features of those calls, and was then tasked with spotting those features in new calls and predicting the intended recipient.
“The computer correctly matched the calls to the recipient 27.5% of the time, which might not seem like that much, but you have to remember that we wouldn’t expect elephants to use names in every call,” Pardo says. By contrast, a model trained with random features was right only 8% of the time. The team proved that these calls were meaningful to the elephants by playing back recordings of them and checking which animal responded.
Pardo would like to use the same techniques to see whether he can decode (破译) any other elephant vocabulary, such as terms for locations. Elephants make certain calls when they’re trying to get their group moving. If some of those sounds identify movement towards a particular place, researchers might be able to identify those with AI. To confirm their findings, the researchers could then play back that call and watch where the elephants go.
In a separate study, Pardo and his co-authors recorded calls from elephants in two populations in Kenya. The researchers then used machine learning to show that there were clear vocal differences between the two populations, as well as slight differences between elephants in different social groups within the two populations.
12 What is believed to cause changes in African elephant rumbles
A. Amount of food in sight. B. Distance between family members.
C. Distribution of food sources. D. Water areas in the surroundings.
13. How did researchers confirm that certain calls were directed to the intended elephants
A. By analyzing the tone of the calls.
B. By comparing calls from different species.
C. By observing their response to recordings.
D. By training them to react to specific sounds.
14. Elephants’ calls for locations might be proven by AI while they are ________.
A. feeding B. resting C. fighting D. moving
15 What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Elephants’ calls have social characteristics.
B. Measures are key to African elephants' protection.
C. Elephants’ language is sure to be decoded by AI.
D. Elephants share social relations like those of humans.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Tree climbing is dead. What was once a part of childhood is now disappearing. We might want to blame it on the fact that childhood has headed indoors or on parents’ and teachers’ safety concerns.
____16____. One-quarter of kids have never climbed a tree. Many schools ban the activity, fearful of the risk of injury to children. Many parks, gardens, zoos, communities and institutions will hand you a fine if you’re caught climbing a tree.
Why should we care about tree climbing Isn’t it, after all, a risky activity that will end up with a visit to the ER or worse ____17____
In 2016, researchers from the University of Phoenix surveyed 1,600 parents who let their children climb trees. Of the participants that responded to the survey question, 94.84% reported that their child scraped (擦伤) a knee, elbow, or skin as a result of climbing a tree, and less than 2% reported a broken bone.
____18____, but he/she can just as easily fall off the playground monkey bars, a bunk bed, or a bike — all of which are statistically more dangerous to your child than a tree.
And here’s the best news. ____19____. The same University of Phoenix researchers found that parents of tree-climbing kids felt that climbing trees encouraged adventure, creativity, and inspiration in their kids. These parents reported that tree climbing improved their child’s problem-solving skills and a sense of self-efficacy (自我效能) and risk negotiation. And they cited many physical benefits, such as increased strength, flexibility, and better spatial awareness.
One survey respondent wrote that tree climbing teaches her son to trust and believe in his whole body’s abilities. ____20____, such as building confidence, helping each other, perseverance, freedom, sharing, peace, empowering, social activity and self-awareness, etc.
A. Your child could suffer a physical injury
B. Actually, the statistics tell a different story
C. The truth is that kids just don’t climb trees anymore
D. Parents also allow tree climbing for emotional benefits
E. Climbing trees is great for your kid physically and emotionally
F. Climbing trees and falling out of them are both part of growing up
G. They can make informed decisions about the risks that they take
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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I have a friend who’s got an incredible life. He’s ___21___ independent, traveling wherever he wants and enjoys a ___22___ others only dream of having.
Back then, I always thought he was using some kind of magic to make it ___23___, because I couldn’t believe the ___24___ he was experiencing. And I always wondered: What does he have that I’m ___25___
What he had was ___26___.
That was the magic that made his life so ___27___. When he was setting up his online business, he was making so many mistakes. He failed on a constant basis, ___28___ the coding for his site, forgetting client calls, and spending money on projects that ___29___ like the Titanic.
The ____30____ is endless. But he kept going. And you know what If you make more mistakes than anyone else, you will ____31____ a mountain of experience. And from that ____32____ a knowledge that allows you to do great things. My friend failed at least ten times more than me, and that’s why he succeeded. He’s also the most ____33____ person I know; thanks to his experience, he knows what ____34____ and what doesn’t.
Average standards lead to an average life. People who live an incredible life have high standards. They ____35____ expand their comfort zone and courageously move forward.
21. A. opinion B. family C. information D. location
22. A. rank B. career C. holiday D. benefit
23. A. work B. grow C. change D. appear
24. A. pain B. success C. emotion D. struggle
25. A. missing B. sharing C. planning D. learning
26. A. fortune B. wisdom C. curiosity D. experience
27. A. ordinary B. busy C. wonderful D. awful
28. A. setting up B. making up C. messing up D. covering up
29. A. sank B. sailed C. went D. formed
30. A. prize B. list C. vision D. appeal
31. A. need B. witness C. gather D. reveal
32. A. dreams B. handles C. springs D. escapes
33. A. generous B. relaxed C. excited D. thoughtful
34. A. matters B. differs C. leaves D. insists
35. A. roughly B. entirely C. barely D. constantly
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。
Chinese people have long known how to use oxen and horses to pull heavy loads, with cattle ___36___ (be) the main animals. However, it was after the Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC—476 BC) that animal husbandry was ___37___ (rapid) popularized throughout the country, and the frame (构架) structure of the plow (犁) was basically established in the Han Dynasty (202 BC—220) and continuously improved with the needs of production.
In the Tang Dynasty (618—907), the curved-shaft (曲轴) plow, later called the Quyuan plow, ___38___ (invent) on the basis of two oxen pulling the plow. It needed only one ox ___39___ (pull) it and had a perfect structure ___40___ was light, flexible and could adjust the digging depth.
___41___ (compare) with previous plows, the Quyuan plow had one main feature: the straight and long shaft was changed into a curved and short one. The change not only makes the plow frame smaller and ___42___ (light), but also facilitates flexible ___43___ (operate), thus saving manpower and animal power.
The application of the Quyuan plow greatly improved labor productivity and the quality of land, opening ___44___ new page in the history of traditional Chinese farm tools.
The invention of the Quyuan plow, which has been used for more ____45____ a thousand years, is a milestone in the country’s history of agricultural development.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是校英文报编辑李华。请给外教Davis写一封邮件，就报纸设立“名师答疑(Ask a Teacher)”专栏咨询他的意见。内容包括：
1. 设立该专栏的目的；
2. 寻求他的建议或帮助。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Davis,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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。
Family traditions play a crucial role in shaping our cultural identity. I remember the excitement every winter when my family would gather for our annual holiday celebrations. It was during those moments that I truly understood how food was more than nutrition; it carried the weight of our family story.
One of my fondest memories is the storytelling sessions that took place at the dinner table following these meals. My grandparents recounted tales from their own childhoods, often filled with laughter and nostalgia (怀旧). These stories didn’t just entertain; they connected me to a heritage (传统) that seemed both ancient and ever-present. In those hours of sharing, I formed a deep appreciation for where I came from, as each story brought values and lessons that still guide my decisions and choices today.
As I grew older, I began to take a more active role in these gatherings. I learned to recreate the family recipes, carefully memorizing each step just as my mother and grandmother had done before me. The kitchen, once a place of mystery and delicious foods, became my classroom. I discovered that each ingredient (配料) had a purpose, and each flavor had a memory. The cinnamon in the spiced tea reminded me of quiet afternoons with my grandfather, while the roasted lamb brought back images of my aunt singing softly as she prepared the marinade (卤汁). Cooking became a way for me to express love, gratitude and a deep sense of belonging.
As the years passed, our family traditions continued, mixing the old with the new. One winter, my younger sister, Mia, proposed an idea: “Why don’t we create a family cookbook with all our recipes — and include the stories behind them ” Her enthusiasm spread quickly to everyone around her. We spent the entire holiday writing handwritten notes and sticking photos alongside each recipe. However, we didn’t have any photos of our grandparents.
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。
Then, during a particularly snowy evening, our grandparents surprised us.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
With the letters and photos in the old box, we finished our cookbook.
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答案版
考生注意：
1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3. 考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What’s the woman’s suggestion for the man
A. Meeting her sister. B. Losing some weight. C. Getting dressed for a gathering.
2. How do the speakers feel about the new flat
A. Satisfied. B. Surprised. C. Disappointed.
3. What is the weather like today
A. It’s snowy. B. It’s rainy. C. It’s windy.
4. What are the speakers doing
A. Playing sports. B. Writing a report. C. Reading a newspaper.
5. What does the man do
A. A gardener. B. A postman. C. A doctor.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What will Jane do
A. Make a journey. B. Change a room. C. Buy a ticket.
7. Why did the man fail to tell Jane the news yesterday
A. He couldn’t reach her. B. He forgot to do it. C. He was busy.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The conference budget. B. The conference place. C. The conference time.
9. Why won’t the woman choose the Trade Club this year
A. It’s fully booked. B. It’s too expensive. C. It’s badly equipped.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a library. B. In a classroom. C. In a bookstore.
11. When should Jack finish the article
A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Wednesday.
12. What will Jack write about
A. His favorite movie. B. His favorite play. C. His favorite book.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why does the woman talk to the man
A. For a holiday. B. For a job application. C. For a survey.
14. How much can the man get from his parents every month
A. About $50. B. About $125. C. About $150.
15. What kind of job does the man do every Friday evening
A. Computer repairing. B. Babysitting. C. Housework for his uncle.
16. What does the man spend most of his pocket money on
A. Food. B. Books. C. Phone bills.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What can we know about the weather in Alaska now
A. It’s hot. B. It’s warm. C. It’s cold.
18. What is the news about
A. A big earthquake. B. A science project. C. A rock from outer space.
19. Where did the event probably happen
A. About 12 kilometers north of Barrow.
B. About 20 kilometers south of Barrow.
C. About 22 kilometers east of Barrow.
20. What happened 65 million years ago
A. Bird species died out. B. Varieties of plants emerged. C. The dinosaurs went extinct.
听力答案 略
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
Chinatown Dragon Boat Festival 2025 Highlights
Stage Performances Along Smith Street
One of the main highlights of the weekend is the brilliant stage performances happening along Smith Street. There will be the deafening beats of a festival drum performance by students from Chung Cheng High School, and the dramatic talent of a face-changing show. Audiences can also enjoy a Chinese traditional dance performance and a Teochew opera performance by Er Woo Amateur Musical & Dramatic Association.
Lion Dance Performance
Adding to the exciting atmosphere at the Chinatown Dragon Boat Festival 2025, there will be Lion and Dragon Dance by the award-winning troupe Tian Eng Dragon and Lion Dance Centre.
The Lion Dance takes place on
●31 May, 1 pm to 1:30 pm;
●1 June, 1 pm to 1:20 pm.
Dragon Boat Rowing Race
The Dragon Boat Rowing Race is also going to make its return. This brings together teams and individuals in a spirit of friendly competition and community bonding. In this land-based race, participants compete on dragon-inspired rowing machines in one-minute rounds, with the highest number of strokes (划) winning a prize.
This takes place on Killiney Street on
●31 May, 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm;
●1 June, 2:20 pm to 2:45 pm.
Art Corner
Head over to the Art Corner, a quiet space within the busy Smith Street, where visitors are invited to stop, reflect, and learn more about the Dragon Boat Festival.
Visitors can look through a thoughtfully chosen collection of books on seasonal traditions, pen their thoughts or well-wishes in the Festival Reflections Journal, and explore symbolic items such as mugwort (艾蒿) bundles, festive bookmarks, and greeting cards.
1. Where can you enjoy performances by students
A. On Smith Street. B. At the Art Corner.
C. On Killiney Street. D. At Lion Dance Centre.
2. What plays the key role in winning the Dragon Boat Rowing Race
A. Creativity. B. Distance. C. Teamwork. D. Speed.
3. What can the participants do at the Art Corner
A. Attend various art classes. B. Learn face-changing skills.
C. Give blessings by writing. D. Watch lion dance performances.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. C
B
In a world where constant information and screen time dominate daily life, a growing number of young adults are choosing something extreme: unplugging.
The Offline Club, a rapidly expanding movement that promotes phone-free gatherings, is offering digital-free spaces where real-world connection replaces virtual engagement — and it’s catching on fast. Launched by three Dutch founders, the club started as a small initiative in the Netherlands and has now spread to major cities including London, Paris, Milan, Copenhagen, Berlin, and most recently, Buffalo, New York.
Their mission is simple: “Exchange screen time for real time.” The concept Phones and laptops are checked at the door, and attendees spend a few hours reading, meditating (冥想), coloring, playing board games, or simply talking — without the digital noise. From softly lit churches in London to comfortable bicycle cafés in Buffalo, the venues are as thoughtfully curated as the conversations they inspire.
For 20-year-old Jayren Malijan, who attended a session in West Hampstead, London, the experience was about more than just disconnecting — it was about rediscovering human connection. “I came to make new friends,” he shared. “People complain that they’re lonely, but they’re not willing to go out and make an effort.” Malijan, who typically spends time online recommending perfumes (香水) on “fragrancetok”, believes the overuse of smartphones is contributing to increased introversion (内向) and weakened social skills, especially among the younger generation.
This feeling is shared by many. According to a 2024 survey by the British Standards Institution, nearly 70% of people aged 16 — 21 reported feeling worse after spending time on social media, and nearly half said they wished they had grown up in a pre-internet era.
At Offline Club events, the contrast is striking. People who usually average over 10 hours of daily screen time — like YouTuber Taz Alam — speak of relief, not anxiety, when parted from their phones. “Everyone here is so lovely,” Alam said. “You can just go up to someone you don’t know and start a conversation. It feels so easy and natural.”
4. What does the second paragraph mainly describe
A. A new social trend. B. A charity organization.
C. An advanced technique. D. An awareness campaign.
5. What does the word “curated” underlined in paragraph 3 mean
A. Avoided. B. Replaced. C. Organized. D. Measured.
6. What’s one function of the Offline Club according to Malijan
A. Resolving conflicts. B. Meeting old friends.
C. Promoting business sales. D. Expanding the social circle.
7. What’s Taz Alam’s attitude towards the Offline Club
A. Critical. B. Appreciative. C. Doubtful. D. Uncertain.
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. D 7. B
C
To keep a Hula-Hoop aloft (悬浮) with robots, it helps to be in shape — literally. Experiments with hoop-slinging robots have revealed how these rings stay up despite the pull of gravity. The shape of the robot’s body is a crucial factor, researchers report in the Jan. 7 Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The shape needs to have “hips” — a slope (斜面) that provides upward force to balance gravity. And a “waist” arch — like an hourglass (沙漏) — keeps the hoop from moving up or down and sliding off.
Inspired by performers near his home in Greenwich Village, applied mathematician Leif Ristroph of New York University began considering the physics of Hula-Hoops. Previous studies, he and his coworkers realized, hadn’t explained how the hoop stays aloft.
So Ristroph and his coworkers gave it a try. In experiments, a circling cylindrical robot couldn’t keep a hoop from sliding down. It was missing the essential upward force, generated when a hoop swings over a sloped shape. But a cone-shaped robot, with a slope but no waistlike curve, also failed. If the hoop began toward the top of the cone, the upward force overpowered gravity, and the hoop would move up. If the hoop began toward the bottom, the upward force wasn’t enough to keep it aloft, and it moved down. But an hourglass-shaped robot kept a hoop stably aloft.
People should be able to hula-hoop regardless of the body shape, by adapting their gyrations (旋转) based on position changes of the hoop. Indeed, the researchers were able to get a cone-shaped robot to hula-hoop by adjusting the rate of gyration depending on how high the hoop slid.
A correct launch was also essential in the experiments. If the hoop started off too slow, the attempt would fail. In successful sessions, the hoop lined up with the gyrating body, so that the hoop and the body always shifted in the same direction. “That’s also the best way to launch a hoop,” Ristroph says.
“We were surprised that an activity as popular, fun, and healthy as hula hooping wasn’t understood even at a basic physics level,” says Ristroph. “As we made progress on the research, we realized that the math and physics involved are very subtle.”
8. Which body shape is ideal for Hula-Hooping according to the experiment
A. Cone-shaped. B. Hourglass-shaped. C. Round. D. Cylindrical.
9. What is the message implied in the fourth paragraph
A. Hula-hooping can help shape people’s body gradually.
B. Robots are flexible in learning human body movements.
C. Anyone can do hula-hooping by adjusting their movements.
D. A perfect body shape is required to be a good hula-hoop player.
10. What was essential for a successful Hula-Hoop launch in the experiments
A. Starting with the right shape. B. Opposite movement of the hoop and the body.
C. Using a hoop of the proper size. D. Same directional shifts of the hoop and the body.
11. Which can be used as a proper title for the text
A. Scientists Identify the Perfect Hula Hoop “Body Type”
B. Hula-hooping Inspires NYU Mathematicians
C. How Do Hula Hoops Benefit Our Health
D. What Do Hula Hoops Do for Your Body
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. D 11. A
D
Behavioural ecologist Mickey Pardo and his coworkers used machine learning to discover that wild African elephants have what seem to be names. That is, they address other elephants with vocalizations specific to the individual.
Researchers already knew that the animals make low rumbling (咕哝) sounds that differ depending on whether they’re out of sight of one another or in close contact, as well as whether a mother is interacting with her child. Pardo and his coworkers saw that elephants would react to some calls while ignoring others.
To see whether those calls that received a response were unique, they trained a machine-learning model with vocalizations that researchers had labelled as generating a reaction. The algorithm(算法)learnt the sound features of those calls, and was then tasked with spotting those features in new calls and predicting the intended recipient.
“The computer correctly matched the calls to the recipient 27.5% of the time, which might not seem like that much, but you have to remember that we wouldn’t expect elephants to use names in every call,” Pardo says. By contrast, a model trained with random features was right only 8% of the time. The team proved that these calls were meaningful to the elephants by playing back recordings of them and checking which animal responded.
Pardo would like to use the same techniques to see whether he can decode (破译) any other elephant vocabulary, such as terms for locations. Elephants make certain calls when they’re trying to get their group moving. If some of those sounds identify movement towards a particular place, researchers might be able to identify those with AI. To confirm their findings, the researchers could then play back that call and watch where the elephants go.
In a separate study, Pardo and his co-authors recorded calls from elephants in two populations in Kenya. The researchers then used machine learning to show that there were clear vocal differences between the two populations, as well as slight differences between elephants in different social groups within the two populations.
12 What is believed to cause changes in African elephant rumbles
A. Amount of food in sight. B. Distance between family members.
C. Distribution of food sources. D. Water areas in the surroundings.
13. How did researchers confirm that certain calls were directed to the intended elephants
A. By analyzing the tone of the calls.
B. By comparing calls from different species.
C. By observing their response to recordings.
D. By training them to react to specific sounds.
14. Elephants’ calls for locations might be proven by AI while they are ________.
A. feeding B. resting C. fighting D. moving
15 What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Elephants’ calls have social characteristics.
B. Measures are key to African elephants' protection.
C. Elephants’ language is sure to be decoded by AI.
D. Elephants share social relations like those of humans.
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. A
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Tree climbing is dead. What was once a part of childhood is now disappearing. We might want to blame it on the fact that childhood has headed indoors or on parents’ and teachers’ safety concerns.
____16____. One-quarter of kids have never climbed a tree. Many schools ban the activity, fearful of the risk of injury to children. Many parks, gardens, zoos, communities and institutions will hand you a fine if you’re caught climbing a tree.
Why should we care about tree climbing Isn’t it, after all, a risky activity that will end up with a visit to the ER or worse ____17____
In 2016, researchers from the University of Phoenix surveyed 1,600 parents who let their children climb trees. Of the participants that responded to the survey question, 94.84% reported that their child scraped (擦伤) a knee, elbow, or skin as a result of climbing a tree, and less than 2% reported a broken bone.
____18____, but he/she can just as easily fall off the playground monkey bars, a bunk bed, or a bike — all of which are statistically more dangerous to your child than a tree.
And here’s the best news. ____19____. The same University of Phoenix researchers found that parents of tree-climbing kids felt that climbing trees encouraged adventure, creativity, and inspiration in their kids. These parents reported that tree climbing improved their child’s problem-solving skills and a sense of self-efficacy (自我效能) and risk negotiation. And they cited many physical benefits, such as increased strength, flexibility, and better spatial awareness.
One survey respondent wrote that tree climbing teaches her son to trust and believe in his whole body’s abilities. ____20____, such as building confidence, helping each other, perseverance, freedom, sharing, peace, empowering, social activity and self-awareness, etc.
A. Your child could suffer a physical injury
B. Actually, the statistics tell a different story
C. The truth is that kids just don’t climb trees anymore
D. Parents also allow tree climbing for emotional benefits
E. Climbing trees is great for your kid physically and emotionally
F. Climbing trees and falling out of them are both part of growing up
G. They can make informed decisions about the risks that they take
【答案】16. C 17. B 18. A 19. E 20. D
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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I have a friend who’s got an incredible life. He’s ___21___ independent, traveling wherever he wants and enjoys a ___22___ others only dream of having.
Back then, I always thought he was using some kind of magic to make it ___23___, because I couldn’t believe the ___24___ he was experiencing. And I always wondered: What does he have that I’m ___25___
What he had was ___26___.
That was the magic that made his life so ___27___. When he was setting up his online business, he was making so many mistakes. He failed on a constant basis, ___28___ the coding for his site, forgetting client calls, and spending money on projects that ___29___ like the Titanic.
The ____30____ is endless. But he kept going. And you know what If you make more mistakes than anyone else, you will ____31____ a mountain of experience. And from that ____32____ a knowledge that allows you to do great things. My friend failed at least ten times more than me, and that’s why he succeeded. He’s also the most ____33____ person I know; thanks to his experience, he knows what ____34____ and what doesn’t.
Average standards lead to an average life. People who live an incredible life have high standards. They ____35____ expand their comfort zone and courageously move forward.
21. A. opinion B. family C. information D. location
22. A. rank B. career C. holiday D. benefit
23. A. work B. grow C. change D. appear
24. A. pain B. success C. emotion D. struggle
25. A. missing B. sharing C. planning D. learning
26. A. fortune B. wisdom C. curiosity D. experience
27. A. ordinary B. busy C. wonderful D. awful
28. A. setting up B. making up C. messing up D. covering up
29. A. sank B. sailed C. went D. formed
30. A. prize B. list C. vision D. appeal
31. A. need B. witness C. gather D. reveal
32. A. dreams B. handles C. springs D. escapes
33. A. generous B. relaxed C. excited D. thoughtful
34. A. matters B. differs C. leaves D. insists
35. A. roughly B. entirely C. barely D. constantly
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. A 24. B 25. A 26. D 27. C 28. C 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. C 33. B 34. A 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。
Chinese people have long known how to use oxen and horses to pull heavy loads, with cattle ___36___ (be) the main animals. However, it was after the Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC—476 BC) that animal husbandry was ___37___ (rapid) popularized throughout the country, and the frame (构架) structure of the plow (犁) was basically established in the Han Dynasty (202 BC—220) and continuously improved with the needs of production.
In the Tang Dynasty (618—907), the curved-shaft (曲轴) plow, later called the Quyuan plow, ___38___ (invent) on the basis of two oxen pulling the plow. It needed only one ox ___39___ (pull) it and had a perfect structure ___40___ was light, flexible and could adjust the digging depth.
___41___ (compare) with previous plows, the Quyuan plow had one main feature: the straight and long shaft was changed into a curved and short one. The change not only makes the plow frame smaller and ___42___ (light), but also facilitates flexible ___43___ (operate), thus saving manpower and animal power.
The application of the Quyuan plow greatly improved labor productivity and the quality of land, opening ___44___ new page in the history of traditional Chinese farm tools.
The invention of the Quyuan plow, which has been used for more ____45____ a thousand years, is a milestone in the country’s history of agricultural development.
【答案】36. being
37. rapidly
38. was invented
39. to pull
40. that##which
41. Compared
42. lighter
43. operation
44. a 45. than
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是校英文报编辑李华。请给外教Davis写一封邮件，就报纸设立“名师答疑(Ask a Teacher)”专栏咨询他的意见。内容包括：
1. 设立该专栏的目的；
2. 寻求他的建议或帮助。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Davis,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Davis,
I hope this email finds you well. As the editor of our school’s English newspaper, I’m writing to consult you about a new column called “Ask a Teacher.”
The purpose of this column is to provide students with a platform to seek academic advice from experienced teachers like you. We believe it will enhance learning and foster teacher-student interaction.
Could you kindly share your advice on how to make this column engaging Your expertise would be invaluable. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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。
Family traditions play a crucial role in shaping our cultural identity. I remember the excitement every winter when my family would gather for our annual holiday celebrations. It was during those moments that I truly understood how food was more than nutrition; it carried the weight of our family story.
One of my fondest memories is the storytelling sessions that took place at the dinner table following these meals. My grandparents recounted tales from their own childhoods, often filled with laughter and nostalgia (怀旧). These stories didn’t just entertain; they connected me to a heritage (传统) that seemed both ancient and ever-present. In those hours of sharing, I formed a deep appreciation for where I came from, as each story brought values and lessons that still guide my decisions and choices today.
As I grew older, I began to take a more active role in these gatherings. I learned to recreate the family recipes, carefully memorizing each step just as my mother and grandmother had done before me. The kitchen, once a place of mystery and delicious foods, became my classroom. I discovered that each ingredient (配料) had a purpose, and each flavor had a memory. The cinnamon in the spiced tea reminded me of quiet afternoons with my grandfather, while the roasted lamb brought back images of my aunt singing softly as she prepared the marinade (卤汁). Cooking became a way for me to express love, gratitude and a deep sense of belonging.
As the years passed, our family traditions continued, mixing the old with the new. One winter, my younger sister, Mia, proposed an idea: “Why don’t we create a family cookbook with all our recipes — and include the stories behind them ” Her enthusiasm spread quickly to everyone around her. We spent the entire holiday writing handwritten notes and sticking photos alongside each recipe. However, we didn’t have any photos of our grandparents.
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。
Then, during a particularly snowy evening, our grandparents surprised us.
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With the letters and photos in the old box, we finished our cookbook.
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【答案】Then, during a particularly snowy evening, our grandparents surprised us. They came into the living room carrying an old, dusty box. With a mysterious smile, they placed it on the table. As they opened it, we gasped in amazement. Inside were old, faded photographs of our grandparents from their younger days. There were pictures of them in the kitchen, preparing those very recipes we held so dear. Along with the photos were letters they had written to each other, sharing their hopes and dreams for the family. It was like a time-capsule, filled with the essence of our family’s history.
With the letters and photos in the old box, we finished our cookbook. We carefully inserted the pictures next to the relevant recipes, and added snippets from the letters to make the stories even more vivid. The cookbook was no longer just a collection of recipes; it was a living testament to our family’s love, resilience, and shared experiences. Each page was filled with memories, and as we flipped through it, we could almost taste the flavors and hear the laughter from all those past celebrations. This family cookbook became a precious heirloom, a way to ensure our traditions would be passed down for generations to come.
考生注意：
1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3. 考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What’s the woman’s suggestion for the man
A. Meeting her sister. B. Losing some weight. C. Getting dressed for a gathering.
2. How do the speakers feel about the new flat
A. Satisfied. B. Surprised. C. Disappointed.
3. What is the weather like today
A. It’s snowy. B. It’s rainy. C. It’s windy.
4. What are the speakers doing
A. Playing sports. B. Writing a report. C. Reading a newspaper.
5. What does the man do
A. A gardener. B. A postman. C. A doctor.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What will Jane do
A. Make a journey. B. Change a room. C. Buy a ticket.
7. Why did the man fail to tell Jane the news yesterday
A. He couldn’t reach her. B. He forgot to do it. C. He was busy.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The conference budget. B. The conference place. C. The conference time.
9. Why won’t the woman choose the Trade Club this year
A. It’s fully booked. B. It’s too expensive. C. It’s badly equipped.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a library. B. In a classroom. C. In a bookstore.
11. When should Jack finish the article
A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Wednesday.
12. What will Jack write about
A. His favorite movie. B. His favorite play. C. His favorite book.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why does the woman talk to the man
A. For a holiday. B. For a job application. C. For a survey.
14. How much can the man get from his parents every month
A. About $50. B. About $125. C. About $150.
15. What kind of job does the man do every Friday evening
A. Computer repairing. B. Babysitting. C. Housework for his uncle.
16. What does the man spend most of his pocket money on
A. Food. B. Books. C. Phone bills.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What can we know about the weather in Alaska now
A. It’s hot. B. It’s warm. C. It’s cold.
18. What is the news about
A. A big earthquake. B. A science project. C. A rock from outer space.
19. Where did the event probably happen
A. About 12 kilometers north of Barrow.
B. About 20 kilometers south of Barrow.
C. About 22 kilometers east of Barrow.
20. What happened 65 million years ago
A. Bird species died out. B. Varieties of plants emerged. C. The dinosaurs went extinct.
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
Chinatown Dragon Boat Festival 2025 Highlights
Stage Performances Along Smith Street
One of the main highlights of the weekend is the brilliant stage performances happening along Smith Street. There will be the deafening beats of a festival drum performance by students from Chung Cheng High School, and the dramatic talent of a face-changing show. Audiences can also enjoy a Chinese traditional dance performance and a Teochew opera performance by Er Woo Amateur Musical & Dramatic Association.
Lion Dance Performance
Adding to the exciting atmosphere at the Chinatown Dragon Boat Festival 2025, there will be Lion and Dragon Dance by the award-winning troupe Tian Eng Dragon and Lion Dance Centre.
The Lion Dance takes place on
●31 May, 1 pm to 1:30 pm;
●1 June, 1 pm to 1:20 pm.
Dragon Boat Rowing Race
The Dragon Boat Rowing Race is also going to make its return. This brings together teams and individuals in a spirit of friendly competition and community bonding. In this land-based race, participants compete on dragon-inspired rowing machines in one-minute rounds, with the highest number of strokes (划) winning a prize.
This takes place on Killiney Street on
●31 May, 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm;
●1 June, 2:20 pm to 2:45 pm.
Art Corner
Head over to the Art Corner, a quiet space within the busy Smith Street, where visitors are invited to stop, reflect, and learn more about the Dragon Boat Festival.
Visitors can look through a thoughtfully chosen collection of books on seasonal traditions, pen their thoughts or well-wishes in the Festival Reflections Journal, and explore symbolic items such as mugwort (艾蒿) bundles, festive bookmarks, and greeting cards.
1. Where can you enjoy performances by students
A. On Smith Street. B. At the Art Corner.
C. On Killiney Street. D. At Lion Dance Centre.
2. What plays the key role in winning the Dragon Boat Rowing Race
A. Creativity. B. Distance. C. Teamwork. D. Speed.
3. What can the participants do at the Art Corner
A. Attend various art classes. B. Learn face-changing skills.
C. Give blessings by writing. D. Watch lion dance performances.
B
In a world where constant information and screen time dominate daily life, a growing number of young adults are choosing something extreme: unplugging.
The Offline Club, a rapidly expanding movement that promotes phone-free gatherings, is offering digital-free spaces where real-world connection replaces virtual engagement — and it’s catching on fast. Launched by three Dutch founders, the club started as a small initiative in the Netherlands and has now spread to major cities including London, Paris, Milan, Copenhagen, Berlin, and most recently, Buffalo, New York.
Their mission is simple: “Exchange screen time for real time.” The concept Phones and laptops are checked at the door, and attendees spend a few hours reading, meditating (冥想), coloring, playing board games, or simply talking — without the digital noise. From softly lit churches in London to comfortable bicycle cafés in Buffalo, the venues are as thoughtfully curated as the conversations they inspire.
For 20-year-old Jayren Malijan, who attended a session in West Hampstead, London, the experience was about more than just disconnecting — it was about rediscovering human connection. “I came to make new friends,” he shared. “People complain that they’re lonely, but they’re not willing to go out and make an effort.” Malijan, who typically spends time online recommending perfumes (香水) on “fragrancetok”, believes the overuse of smartphones is contributing to increased introversion (内向) and weakened social skills, especially among the younger generation.
This feeling is shared by many. According to a 2024 survey by the British Standards Institution, nearly 70% of people aged 16 — 21 reported feeling worse after spending time on social media, and nearly half said they wished they had grown up in a pre-internet era.
At Offline Club events, the contrast is striking. People who usually average over 10 hours of daily screen time — like YouTuber Taz Alam — speak of relief, not anxiety, when parted from their phones. “Everyone here is so lovely,” Alam said. “You can just go up to someone you don’t know and start a conversation. It feels so easy and natural.”
4. What does the second paragraph mainly describe
A. A new social trend. B. A charity organization.
C. An advanced technique. D. An awareness campaign.
5. What does the word “curated” underlined in paragraph 3 mean
A. Avoided. B. Replaced. C. Organized. D. Measured.
6. What’s one function of the Offline Club according to Malijan
A. Resolving conflicts. B. Meeting old friends.
C. Promoting business sales. D. Expanding the social circle.
7. What’s Taz Alam’s attitude towards the Offline Club
A. Critical. B. Appreciative. C. Doubtful. D. Uncertain.
C
To keep a Hula-Hoop aloft (悬浮) with robots, it helps to be in shape — literally. Experiments with hoop-slinging robots have revealed how these rings stay up despite the pull of gravity. The shape of the robot’s body is a crucial factor, researchers report in the Jan. 7 Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The shape needs to have “hips” — a slope (斜面) that provides upward force to balance gravity. And a “waist” arch — like an hourglass (沙漏) — keeps the hoop from moving up or down and sliding off.
Inspired by performers near his home in Greenwich Village, applied mathematician Leif Ristroph of New York University began considering the physics of Hula-Hoops. Previous studies, he and his coworkers realized, hadn’t explained how the hoop stays aloft.
So Ristroph and his coworkers gave it a try. In experiments, a circling cylindrical robot couldn’t keep a hoop from sliding down. It was missing the essential upward force, generated when a hoop swings over a sloped shape. But a cone-shaped robot, with a slope but no waistlike curve, also failed. If the hoop began toward the top of the cone, the upward force overpowered gravity, and the hoop would move up. If the hoop began toward the bottom, the upward force wasn’t enough to keep it aloft, and it moved down. But an hourglass-shaped robot kept a hoop stably aloft.
People should be able to hula-hoop regardless of the body shape, by adapting their gyrations (旋转) based on position changes of the hoop. Indeed, the researchers were able to get a cone-shaped robot to hula-hoop by adjusting the rate of gyration depending on how high the hoop slid.
A correct launch was also essential in the experiments. If the hoop started off too slow, the attempt would fail. In successful sessions, the hoop lined up with the gyrating body, so that the hoop and the body always shifted in the same direction. “That’s also the best way to launch a hoop,” Ristroph says.
“We were surprised that an activity as popular, fun, and healthy as hula hooping wasn’t understood even at a basic physics level,” says Ristroph. “As we made progress on the research, we realized that the math and physics involved are very subtle.”
8. Which body shape is ideal for Hula-Hooping according to the experiment
A. Cone-shaped. B. Hourglass-shaped. C. Round. D. Cylindrical.
9. What is the message implied in the fourth paragraph
A. Hula-hooping can help shape people’s body gradually.
B. Robots are flexible in learning human body movements.
C. Anyone can do hula-hooping by adjusting their movements.
D. A perfect body shape is required to be a good hula-hoop player.
10. What was essential for a successful Hula-Hoop launch in the experiments
A. Starting with the right shape. B. Opposite movement of the hoop and the body.
C. Using a hoop of the proper size. D. Same directional shifts of the hoop and the body.
11. Which can be used as a proper title for the text
A. Scientists Identify the Perfect Hula Hoop “Body Type”
B. Hula-hooping Inspires NYU Mathematicians
C. How Do Hula Hoops Benefit Our Health
D. What Do Hula Hoops Do for Your Body
D
Behavioural ecologist Mickey Pardo and his coworkers used machine learning to discover that wild African elephants have what seem to be names. That is, they address other elephants with vocalizations specific to the individual.
Researchers already knew that the animals make low rumbling (咕哝) sounds that differ depending on whether they’re out of sight of one another or in close contact, as well as whether a mother is interacting with her child. Pardo and his coworkers saw that elephants would react to some calls while ignoring others.
To see whether those calls that received a response were unique, they trained a machine-learning model with vocalizations that researchers had labelled as generating a reaction. The algorithm(算法)learnt the sound features of those calls, and was then tasked with spotting those features in new calls and predicting the intended recipient.
“The computer correctly matched the calls to the recipient 27.5% of the time, which might not seem like that much, but you have to remember that we wouldn’t expect elephants to use names in every call,” Pardo says. By contrast, a model trained with random features was right only 8% of the time. The team proved that these calls were meaningful to the elephants by playing back recordings of them and checking which animal responded.
Pardo would like to use the same techniques to see whether he can decode (破译) any other elephant vocabulary, such as terms for locations. Elephants make certain calls when they’re trying to get their group moving. If some of those sounds identify movement towards a particular place, researchers might be able to identify those with AI. To confirm their findings, the researchers could then play back that call and watch where the elephants go.
In a separate study, Pardo and his co-authors recorded calls from elephants in two populations in Kenya. The researchers then used machine learning to show that there were clear vocal differences between the two populations, as well as slight differences between elephants in different social groups within the two populations.
12 What is believed to cause changes in African elephant rumbles
A. Amount of food in sight. B. Distance between family members.
C. Distribution of food sources. D. Water areas in the surroundings.
13. How did researchers confirm that certain calls were directed to the intended elephants
A. By analyzing the tone of the calls.
B. By comparing calls from different species.
C. By observing their response to recordings.
D. By training them to react to specific sounds.
14. Elephants’ calls for locations might be proven by AI while they are ________.
A. feeding B. resting C. fighting D. moving
15 What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Elephants’ calls have social characteristics.
B. Measures are key to African elephants' protection.
C. Elephants’ language is sure to be decoded by AI.
D. Elephants share social relations like those of humans.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Tree climbing is dead. What was once a part of childhood is now disappearing. We might want to blame it on the fact that childhood has headed indoors or on parents’ and teachers’ safety concerns.
____16____. One-quarter of kids have never climbed a tree. Many schools ban the activity, fearful of the risk of injury to children. Many parks, gardens, zoos, communities and institutions will hand you a fine if you’re caught climbing a tree.
Why should we care about tree climbing Isn’t it, after all, a risky activity that will end up with a visit to the ER or worse ____17____
In 2016, researchers from the University of Phoenix surveyed 1,600 parents who let their children climb trees. Of the participants that responded to the survey question, 94.84% reported that their child scraped (擦伤) a knee, elbow, or skin as a result of climbing a tree, and less than 2% reported a broken bone.
____18____, but he/she can just as easily fall off the playground monkey bars, a bunk bed, or a bike — all of which are statistically more dangerous to your child than a tree.
And here’s the best news. ____19____. The same University of Phoenix researchers found that parents of tree-climbing kids felt that climbing trees encouraged adventure, creativity, and inspiration in their kids. These parents reported that tree climbing improved their child’s problem-solving skills and a sense of self-efficacy (自我效能) and risk negotiation. And they cited many physical benefits, such as increased strength, flexibility, and better spatial awareness.
One survey respondent wrote that tree climbing teaches her son to trust and believe in his whole body’s abilities. ____20____, such as building confidence, helping each other, perseverance, freedom, sharing, peace, empowering, social activity and self-awareness, etc.
A. Your child could suffer a physical injury
B. Actually, the statistics tell a different story
C. The truth is that kids just don’t climb trees anymore
D. Parents also allow tree climbing for emotional benefits
E. Climbing trees is great for your kid physically and emotionally
F. Climbing trees and falling out of them are both part of growing up
G. They can make informed decisions about the risks that they take
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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I have a friend who’s got an incredible life. He’s ___21___ independent, traveling wherever he wants and enjoys a ___22___ others only dream of having.
Back then, I always thought he was using some kind of magic to make it ___23___, because I couldn’t believe the ___24___ he was experiencing. And I always wondered: What does he have that I’m ___25___
What he had was ___26___.
That was the magic that made his life so ___27___. When he was setting up his online business, he was making so many mistakes. He failed on a constant basis, ___28___ the coding for his site, forgetting client calls, and spending money on projects that ___29___ like the Titanic.
The ____30____ is endless. But he kept going. And you know what If you make more mistakes than anyone else, you will ____31____ a mountain of experience. And from that ____32____ a knowledge that allows you to do great things. My friend failed at least ten times more than me, and that’s why he succeeded. He’s also the most ____33____ person I know; thanks to his experience, he knows what ____34____ and what doesn’t.
Average standards lead to an average life. People who live an incredible life have high standards. They ____35____ expand their comfort zone and courageously move forward.
21. A. opinion B. family C. information D. location
22. A. rank B. career C. holiday D. benefit
23. A. work B. grow C. change D. appear
24. A. pain B. success C. emotion D. struggle
25. A. missing B. sharing C. planning D. learning
26. A. fortune B. wisdom C. curiosity D. experience
27. A. ordinary B. busy C. wonderful D. awful
28. A. setting up B. making up C. messing up D. covering up
29. A. sank B. sailed C. went D. formed
30. A. prize B. list C. vision D. appeal
31. A. need B. witness C. gather D. reveal
32. A. dreams B. handles C. springs D. escapes
33. A. generous B. relaxed C. excited D. thoughtful
34. A. matters B. differs C. leaves D. insists
35. A. roughly B. entirely C. barely D. constantly
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。
Chinese people have long known how to use oxen and horses to pull heavy loads, with cattle ___36___ (be) the main animals. However, it was after the Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC—476 BC) that animal husbandry was ___37___ (rapid) popularized throughout the country, and the frame (构架) structure of the plow (犁) was basically established in the Han Dynasty (202 BC—220) and continuously improved with the needs of production.
In the Tang Dynasty (618—907), the curved-shaft (曲轴) plow, later called the Quyuan plow, ___38___ (invent) on the basis of two oxen pulling the plow. It needed only one ox ___39___ (pull) it and had a perfect structure ___40___ was light, flexible and could adjust the digging depth.
___41___ (compare) with previous plows, the Quyuan plow had one main feature: the straight and long shaft was changed into a curved and short one. The change not only makes the plow frame smaller and ___42___ (light), but also facilitates flexible ___43___ (operate), thus saving manpower and animal power.
The application of the Quyuan plow greatly improved labor productivity and the quality of land, opening ___44___ new page in the history of traditional Chinese farm tools.
The invention of the Quyuan plow, which has been used for more ____45____ a thousand years, is a milestone in the country’s history of agricultural development.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是校英文报编辑李华。请给外教Davis写一封邮件，就报纸设立“名师答疑(Ask a Teacher)”专栏咨询他的意见。内容包括：
1. 设立该专栏的目的；
2. 寻求他的建议或帮助。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Davis,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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。
Family traditions play a crucial role in shaping our cultural identity. I remember the excitement every winter when my family would gather for our annual holiday celebrations. It was during those moments that I truly understood how food was more than nutrition; it carried the weight of our family story.
One of my fondest memories is the storytelling sessions that took place at the dinner table following these meals. My grandparents recounted tales from their own childhoods, often filled with laughter and nostalgia (怀旧). These stories didn’t just entertain; they connected me to a heritage (传统) that seemed both ancient and ever-present. In those hours of sharing, I formed a deep appreciation for where I came from, as each story brought values and lessons that still guide my decisions and choices today.
As I grew older, I began to take a more active role in these gatherings. I learned to recreate the family recipes, carefully memorizing each step just as my mother and grandmother had done before me. The kitchen, once a place of mystery and delicious foods, became my classroom. I discovered that each ingredient (配料) had a purpose, and each flavor had a memory. The cinnamon in the spiced tea reminded me of quiet afternoons with my grandfather, while the roasted lamb brought back images of my aunt singing softly as she prepared the marinade (卤汁). Cooking became a way for me to express love, gratitude and a deep sense of belonging.
As the years passed, our family traditions continued, mixing the old with the new. One winter, my younger sister, Mia, proposed an idea: “Why don’t we create a family cookbook with all our recipes — and include the stories behind them ” Her enthusiasm spread quickly to everyone around her. We spent the entire holiday writing handwritten notes and sticking photos alongside each recipe. However, we didn’t have any photos of our grandparents.
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。
Then, during a particularly snowy evening, our grandparents surprised us.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
With the letters and photos in the old box, we finished our cookbook.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案版
考生注意：
1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3. 考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What’s the woman’s suggestion for the man
A. Meeting her sister. B. Losing some weight. C. Getting dressed for a gathering.
2. How do the speakers feel about the new flat
A. Satisfied. B. Surprised. C. Disappointed.
3. What is the weather like today
A. It’s snowy. B. It’s rainy. C. It’s windy.
4. What are the speakers doing
A. Playing sports. B. Writing a report. C. Reading a newspaper.
5. What does the man do
A. A gardener. B. A postman. C. A doctor.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What will Jane do
A. Make a journey. B. Change a room. C. Buy a ticket.
7. Why did the man fail to tell Jane the news yesterday
A. He couldn’t reach her. B. He forgot to do it. C. He was busy.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The conference budget. B. The conference place. C. The conference time.
9. Why won’t the woman choose the Trade Club this year
A. It’s fully booked. B. It’s too expensive. C. It’s badly equipped.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a library. B. In a classroom. C. In a bookstore.
11. When should Jack finish the article
A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Wednesday.
12. What will Jack write about
A. His favorite movie. B. His favorite play. C. His favorite book.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why does the woman talk to the man
A. For a holiday. B. For a job application. C. For a survey.
14. How much can the man get from his parents every month
A. About $50. B. About $125. C. About $150.
15. What kind of job does the man do every Friday evening
A. Computer repairing. B. Babysitting. C. Housework for his uncle.
16. What does the man spend most of his pocket money on
A. Food. B. Books. C. Phone bills.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What can we know about the weather in Alaska now
A. It’s hot. B. It’s warm. C. It’s cold.
18. What is the news about
A. A big earthquake. B. A science project. C. A rock from outer space.
19. Where did the event probably happen
A. About 12 kilometers north of Barrow.
B. About 20 kilometers south of Barrow.
C. About 22 kilometers east of Barrow.
20. What happened 65 million years ago
A. Bird species died out. B. Varieties of plants emerged. C. The dinosaurs went extinct.
听力答案 略
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
Chinatown Dragon Boat Festival 2025 Highlights
Stage Performances Along Smith Street
One of the main highlights of the weekend is the brilliant stage performances happening along Smith Street. There will be the deafening beats of a festival drum performance by students from Chung Cheng High School, and the dramatic talent of a face-changing show. Audiences can also enjoy a Chinese traditional dance performance and a Teochew opera performance by Er Woo Amateur Musical & Dramatic Association.
Lion Dance Performance
Adding to the exciting atmosphere at the Chinatown Dragon Boat Festival 2025, there will be Lion and Dragon Dance by the award-winning troupe Tian Eng Dragon and Lion Dance Centre.
The Lion Dance takes place on
●31 May, 1 pm to 1:30 pm;
●1 June, 1 pm to 1:20 pm.
Dragon Boat Rowing Race
The Dragon Boat Rowing Race is also going to make its return. This brings together teams and individuals in a spirit of friendly competition and community bonding. In this land-based race, participants compete on dragon-inspired rowing machines in one-minute rounds, with the highest number of strokes (划) winning a prize.
This takes place on Killiney Street on
●31 May, 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm;
●1 June, 2:20 pm to 2:45 pm.
Art Corner
Head over to the Art Corner, a quiet space within the busy Smith Street, where visitors are invited to stop, reflect, and learn more about the Dragon Boat Festival.
Visitors can look through a thoughtfully chosen collection of books on seasonal traditions, pen their thoughts or well-wishes in the Festival Reflections Journal, and explore symbolic items such as mugwort (艾蒿) bundles, festive bookmarks, and greeting cards.
1. Where can you enjoy performances by students
A. On Smith Street. B. At the Art Corner.
C. On Killiney Street. D. At Lion Dance Centre.
2. What plays the key role in winning the Dragon Boat Rowing Race
A. Creativity. B. Distance. C. Teamwork. D. Speed.
3. What can the participants do at the Art Corner
A. Attend various art classes. B. Learn face-changing skills.
C. Give blessings by writing. D. Watch lion dance performances.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. C
B
In a world where constant information and screen time dominate daily life, a growing number of young adults are choosing something extreme: unplugging.
The Offline Club, a rapidly expanding movement that promotes phone-free gatherings, is offering digital-free spaces where real-world connection replaces virtual engagement — and it’s catching on fast. Launched by three Dutch founders, the club started as a small initiative in the Netherlands and has now spread to major cities including London, Paris, Milan, Copenhagen, Berlin, and most recently, Buffalo, New York.
Their mission is simple: “Exchange screen time for real time.” The concept Phones and laptops are checked at the door, and attendees spend a few hours reading, meditating (冥想), coloring, playing board games, or simply talking — without the digital noise. From softly lit churches in London to comfortable bicycle cafés in Buffalo, the venues are as thoughtfully curated as the conversations they inspire.
For 20-year-old Jayren Malijan, who attended a session in West Hampstead, London, the experience was about more than just disconnecting — it was about rediscovering human connection. “I came to make new friends,” he shared. “People complain that they’re lonely, but they’re not willing to go out and make an effort.” Malijan, who typically spends time online recommending perfumes (香水) on “fragrancetok”, believes the overuse of smartphones is contributing to increased introversion (内向) and weakened social skills, especially among the younger generation.
This feeling is shared by many. According to a 2024 survey by the British Standards Institution, nearly 70% of people aged 16 — 21 reported feeling worse after spending time on social media, and nearly half said they wished they had grown up in a pre-internet era.
At Offline Club events, the contrast is striking. People who usually average over 10 hours of daily screen time — like YouTuber Taz Alam — speak of relief, not anxiety, when parted from their phones. “Everyone here is so lovely,” Alam said. “You can just go up to someone you don’t know and start a conversation. It feels so easy and natural.”
4. What does the second paragraph mainly describe
A. A new social trend. B. A charity organization.
C. An advanced technique. D. An awareness campaign.
5. What does the word “curated” underlined in paragraph 3 mean
A. Avoided. B. Replaced. C. Organized. D. Measured.
6. What’s one function of the Offline Club according to Malijan
A. Resolving conflicts. B. Meeting old friends.
C. Promoting business sales. D. Expanding the social circle.
7. What’s Taz Alam’s attitude towards the Offline Club
A. Critical. B. Appreciative. C. Doubtful. D. Uncertain.
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. D 7. B
C
To keep a Hula-Hoop aloft (悬浮) with robots, it helps to be in shape — literally. Experiments with hoop-slinging robots have revealed how these rings stay up despite the pull of gravity. The shape of the robot’s body is a crucial factor, researchers report in the Jan. 7 Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The shape needs to have “hips” — a slope (斜面) that provides upward force to balance gravity. And a “waist” arch — like an hourglass (沙漏) — keeps the hoop from moving up or down and sliding off.
Inspired by performers near his home in Greenwich Village, applied mathematician Leif Ristroph of New York University began considering the physics of Hula-Hoops. Previous studies, he and his coworkers realized, hadn’t explained how the hoop stays aloft.
So Ristroph and his coworkers gave it a try. In experiments, a circling cylindrical robot couldn’t keep a hoop from sliding down. It was missing the essential upward force, generated when a hoop swings over a sloped shape. But a cone-shaped robot, with a slope but no waistlike curve, also failed. If the hoop began toward the top of the cone, the upward force overpowered gravity, and the hoop would move up. If the hoop began toward the bottom, the upward force wasn’t enough to keep it aloft, and it moved down. But an hourglass-shaped robot kept a hoop stably aloft.
People should be able to hula-hoop regardless of the body shape, by adapting their gyrations (旋转) based on position changes of the hoop. Indeed, the researchers were able to get a cone-shaped robot to hula-hoop by adjusting the rate of gyration depending on how high the hoop slid.
A correct launch was also essential in the experiments. If the hoop started off too slow, the attempt would fail. In successful sessions, the hoop lined up with the gyrating body, so that the hoop and the body always shifted in the same direction. “That’s also the best way to launch a hoop,” Ristroph says.
“We were surprised that an activity as popular, fun, and healthy as hula hooping wasn’t understood even at a basic physics level,” says Ristroph. “As we made progress on the research, we realized that the math and physics involved are very subtle.”
8. Which body shape is ideal for Hula-Hooping according to the experiment
A. Cone-shaped. B. Hourglass-shaped. C. Round. D. Cylindrical.
9. What is the message implied in the fourth paragraph
A. Hula-hooping can help shape people’s body gradually.
B. Robots are flexible in learning human body movements.
C. Anyone can do hula-hooping by adjusting their movements.
D. A perfect body shape is required to be a good hula-hoop player.
10. What was essential for a successful Hula-Hoop launch in the experiments
A. Starting with the right shape. B. Opposite movement of the hoop and the body.
C. Using a hoop of the proper size. D. Same directional shifts of the hoop and the body.
11. Which can be used as a proper title for the text
A. Scientists Identify the Perfect Hula Hoop “Body Type”
B. Hula-hooping Inspires NYU Mathematicians
C. How Do Hula Hoops Benefit Our Health
D. What Do Hula Hoops Do for Your Body
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. D 11. A
D
Behavioural ecologist Mickey Pardo and his coworkers used machine learning to discover that wild African elephants have what seem to be names. That is, they address other elephants with vocalizations specific to the individual.
Researchers already knew that the animals make low rumbling (咕哝) sounds that differ depending on whether they’re out of sight of one another or in close contact, as well as whether a mother is interacting with her child. Pardo and his coworkers saw that elephants would react to some calls while ignoring others.
To see whether those calls that received a response were unique, they trained a machine-learning model with vocalizations that researchers had labelled as generating a reaction. The algorithm(算法)learnt the sound features of those calls, and was then tasked with spotting those features in new calls and predicting the intended recipient.
“The computer correctly matched the calls to the recipient 27.5% of the time, which might not seem like that much, but you have to remember that we wouldn’t expect elephants to use names in every call,” Pardo says. By contrast, a model trained with random features was right only 8% of the time. The team proved that these calls were meaningful to the elephants by playing back recordings of them and checking which animal responded.
Pardo would like to use the same techniques to see whether he can decode (破译) any other elephant vocabulary, such as terms for locations. Elephants make certain calls when they’re trying to get their group moving. If some of those sounds identify movement towards a particular place, researchers might be able to identify those with AI. To confirm their findings, the researchers could then play back that call and watch where the elephants go.
In a separate study, Pardo and his co-authors recorded calls from elephants in two populations in Kenya. The researchers then used machine learning to show that there were clear vocal differences between the two populations, as well as slight differences between elephants in different social groups within the two populations.
12 What is believed to cause changes in African elephant rumbles
A. Amount of food in sight. B. Distance between family members.
C. Distribution of food sources. D. Water areas in the surroundings.
13. How did researchers confirm that certain calls were directed to the intended elephants
A. By analyzing the tone of the calls.
B. By comparing calls from different species.
C. By observing their response to recordings.
D. By training them to react to specific sounds.
14. Elephants’ calls for locations might be proven by AI while they are ________.
A. feeding B. resting C. fighting D. moving
15 What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Elephants’ calls have social characteristics.
B. Measures are key to African elephants' protection.
C. Elephants’ language is sure to be decoded by AI.
D. Elephants share social relations like those of humans.
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. A
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Tree climbing is dead. What was once a part of childhood is now disappearing. We might want to blame it on the fact that childhood has headed indoors or on parents’ and teachers’ safety concerns.
____16____. One-quarter of kids have never climbed a tree. Many schools ban the activity, fearful of the risk of injury to children. Many parks, gardens, zoos, communities and institutions will hand you a fine if you’re caught climbing a tree.
Why should we care about tree climbing Isn’t it, after all, a risky activity that will end up with a visit to the ER or worse ____17____
In 2016, researchers from the University of Phoenix surveyed 1,600 parents who let their children climb trees. Of the participants that responded to the survey question, 94.84% reported that their child scraped (擦伤) a knee, elbow, or skin as a result of climbing a tree, and less than 2% reported a broken bone.
____18____, but he/she can just as easily fall off the playground monkey bars, a bunk bed, or a bike — all of which are statistically more dangerous to your child than a tree.
And here’s the best news. ____19____. The same University of Phoenix researchers found that parents of tree-climbing kids felt that climbing trees encouraged adventure, creativity, and inspiration in their kids. These parents reported that tree climbing improved their child’s problem-solving skills and a sense of self-efficacy (自我效能) and risk negotiation. And they cited many physical benefits, such as increased strength, flexibility, and better spatial awareness.
One survey respondent wrote that tree climbing teaches her son to trust and believe in his whole body’s abilities. ____20____, such as building confidence, helping each other, perseverance, freedom, sharing, peace, empowering, social activity and self-awareness, etc.
A. Your child could suffer a physical injury
B. Actually, the statistics tell a different story
C. The truth is that kids just don’t climb trees anymore
D. Parents also allow tree climbing for emotional benefits
E. Climbing trees is great for your kid physically and emotionally
F. Climbing trees and falling out of them are both part of growing up
G. They can make informed decisions about the risks that they take
【答案】16. C 17. B 18. A 19. E 20. D
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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I have a friend who’s got an incredible life. He’s ___21___ independent, traveling wherever he wants and enjoys a ___22___ others only dream of having.
Back then, I always thought he was using some kind of magic to make it ___23___, because I couldn’t believe the ___24___ he was experiencing. And I always wondered: What does he have that I’m ___25___
What he had was ___26___.
That was the magic that made his life so ___27___. When he was setting up his online business, he was making so many mistakes. He failed on a constant basis, ___28___ the coding for his site, forgetting client calls, and spending money on projects that ___29___ like the Titanic.
The ____30____ is endless. But he kept going. And you know what If you make more mistakes than anyone else, you will ____31____ a mountain of experience. And from that ____32____ a knowledge that allows you to do great things. My friend failed at least ten times more than me, and that’s why he succeeded. He’s also the most ____33____ person I know; thanks to his experience, he knows what ____34____ and what doesn’t.
Average standards lead to an average life. People who live an incredible life have high standards. They ____35____ expand their comfort zone and courageously move forward.
21. A. opinion B. family C. information D. location
22. A. rank B. career C. holiday D. benefit
23. A. work B. grow C. change D. appear
24. A. pain B. success C. emotion D. struggle
25. A. missing B. sharing C. planning D. learning
26. A. fortune B. wisdom C. curiosity D. experience
27. A. ordinary B. busy C. wonderful D. awful
28. A. setting up B. making up C. messing up D. covering up
29. A. sank B. sailed C. went D. formed
30. A. prize B. list C. vision D. appeal
31. A. need B. witness C. gather D. reveal
32. A. dreams B. handles C. springs D. escapes
33. A. generous B. relaxed C. excited D. thoughtful
34. A. matters B. differs C. leaves D. insists
35. A. roughly B. entirely C. barely D. constantly
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. A 24. B 25. A 26. D 27. C 28. C 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. C 33. B 34. A 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。
Chinese people have long known how to use oxen and horses to pull heavy loads, with cattle ___36___ (be) the main animals. However, it was after the Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC—476 BC) that animal husbandry was ___37___ (rapid) popularized throughout the country, and the frame (构架) structure of the plow (犁) was basically established in the Han Dynasty (202 BC—220) and continuously improved with the needs of production.
In the Tang Dynasty (618—907), the curved-shaft (曲轴) plow, later called the Quyuan plow, ___38___ (invent) on the basis of two oxen pulling the plow. It needed only one ox ___39___ (pull) it and had a perfect structure ___40___ was light, flexible and could adjust the digging depth.
___41___ (compare) with previous plows, the Quyuan plow had one main feature: the straight and long shaft was changed into a curved and short one. The change not only makes the plow frame smaller and ___42___ (light), but also facilitates flexible ___43___ (operate), thus saving manpower and animal power.
The application of the Quyuan plow greatly improved labor productivity and the quality of land, opening ___44___ new page in the history of traditional Chinese farm tools.
The invention of the Quyuan plow, which has been used for more ____45____ a thousand years, is a milestone in the country’s history of agricultural development.
【答案】36. being
37. rapidly
38. was invented
39. to pull
40. that##which
41. Compared
42. lighter
43. operation
44. a 45. than
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是校英文报编辑李华。请给外教Davis写一封邮件，就报纸设立“名师答疑(Ask a Teacher)”专栏咨询他的意见。内容包括：
1. 设立该专栏的目的；
2. 寻求他的建议或帮助。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Davis,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Davis,
I hope this email finds you well. As the editor of our school’s English newspaper, I’m writing to consult you about a new column called “Ask a Teacher.”
The purpose of this column is to provide students with a platform to seek academic advice from experienced teachers like you. We believe it will enhance learning and foster teacher-student interaction.
Could you kindly share your advice on how to make this column engaging Your expertise would be invaluable. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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。
Family traditions play a crucial role in shaping our cultural identity. I remember the excitement every winter when my family would gather for our annual holiday celebrations. It was during those moments that I truly understood how food was more than nutrition; it carried the weight of our family story.
One of my fondest memories is the storytelling sessions that took place at the dinner table following these meals. My grandparents recounted tales from their own childhoods, often filled with laughter and nostalgia (怀旧). These stories didn’t just entertain; they connected me to a heritage (传统) that seemed both ancient and ever-present. In those hours of sharing, I formed a deep appreciation for where I came from, as each story brought values and lessons that still guide my decisions and choices today.
As I grew older, I began to take a more active role in these gatherings. I learned to recreate the family recipes, carefully memorizing each step just as my mother and grandmother had done before me. The kitchen, once a place of mystery and delicious foods, became my classroom. I discovered that each ingredient (配料) had a purpose, and each flavor had a memory. The cinnamon in the spiced tea reminded me of quiet afternoons with my grandfather, while the roasted lamb brought back images of my aunt singing softly as she prepared the marinade (卤汁). Cooking became a way for me to express love, gratitude and a deep sense of belonging.
As the years passed, our family traditions continued, mixing the old with the new. One winter, my younger sister, Mia, proposed an idea: “Why don’t we create a family cookbook with all our recipes — and include the stories behind them ” Her enthusiasm spread quickly to everyone around her. We spent the entire holiday writing handwritten notes and sticking photos alongside each recipe. However, we didn’t have any photos of our grandparents.
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。
Then, during a particularly snowy evening, our grandparents surprised us.
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With the letters and photos in the old box, we finished our cookbook.
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【答案】Then, during a particularly snowy evening, our grandparents surprised us. They came into the living room carrying an old, dusty box. With a mysterious smile, they placed it on the table. As they opened it, we gasped in amazement. Inside were old, faded photographs of our grandparents from their younger days. There were pictures of them in the kitchen, preparing those very recipes we held so dear. Along with the photos were letters they had written to each other, sharing their hopes and dreams for the family. It was like a time-capsule, filled with the essence of our family’s history.
With the letters and photos in the old box, we finished our cookbook. We carefully inserted the pictures next to the relevant recipes, and added snippets from the letters to make the stories even more vivid. The cookbook was no longer just a collection of recipes; it was a living testament to our family’s love, resilience, and shared experiences. Each page was filled with memories, and as we flipped through it, we could almost taste the flavors and hear the laughter from all those past celebrations. This family cookbook became a precious heirloom, a way to ensure our traditions would be passed down for generations to come.
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