福建百校10月联合测评
英语
全卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：
1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2.请按题号顺序在答题卡上各题目的答题区域内作答，写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3.选择题用2B铅笔在答题卡上把所选答案的标号涂黑；非选择题用黑色签字笔在答题卡上作答；字体工整，笔迹清楚。
4.考试结束后，请将试卷和答题卡一并上交。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项听完每段对话后，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。
1. Where does the man prefer to go for further study
A. Italy. B. France. C. Ireland.
2 What is the man going to do this Saturday
A. Go swimming. B. Go hiking. C. Go to a library.
3. Who is the man talking to
A. His aunt. B. The headmaster. C. A school bus driver.
4. Where were the speakers in the morning
A. In a theatre. B. In a shopping center. C. In a restaurant.
5. What does the man think of the weather
A. Relaxing. B. Satisfying. C. Upsetting.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. When will the wedding cake be served
A. At 4:00 p.m. B. At 8:00 p.m. C. At 8:30 p.m.
7. What will the man's cousin do at the wedding
A. Organize the dinner. B. Play in the live band. C. Take care of the music.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题
8. Which class are the speakers doing the project for
A. History. B. Science. C. Social studies.
9. Why does the man refuse to consider Benjamin Franklin as a good choice
A. The class have known a lot about him.
B. Another group has chosen to study him.
C. His personal life is not attractive enough.
10. What do the speakers finally decide to write about
A. Elon Musk. B. Nikola Tesla. C. Thomas Edison.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11. What's the man
A. A radio host. B. A shop assistant. C. A supermarket manager.
12. Where did the woman meet the kind girl
A. In a parking lot. B. At Sam's house. C. Outside a supermarket.
13. What's the woman going to do
A. Find the girl. B. Pay for the bag. C. Pass on the kindness.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题
14. Where is the woman going to volunteer
A. In Central America. B. In Europe. C. In South Africa.
15. What will the woman mainly do as a volunteer
A. Take photos. B. Access information. C. Cook for the team.
16. What does the woman pay the charity for
A. Flight tickets. B. Living expenses. C. Research equipment.
17. How does the woman feel
A. Excited. B. Nervous. C. Bored.
下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. Why did Alpine farmers originally use cowbells
A. To decorate the cattle. B. To track their cattle. C. To celebrate traditions.
19. What is mentioned about the tone of cowbells
A. Farmers change the tone yearly.
B. Each cowbell has a different tone.
C. The tone represents the size of the cow.
20. Why are Swiss cowbells expensive
A. They are made of costly metals.
B. They were produced long ago.
C. They are handmade and culturally significant.
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
The British Art Prize offers a unique chance for artists to make a name and sell their artworks.
Entry Requirements
All styles, media and techniques will be considered. Entries may include paintings, drawings, textile (织物), prints or mixed media. Group artworks can be submitted (提交).
Exhibits must be original and the artist must have all rights to the work. Open to everyone whether you’re professional or not.
Each artwork must be within a total of 275cm x 275cm (including the frame) and must not project more than 50cm from the wall.
* Works created by AI will not be considered.
Entry Process
Press “Enter Now” and complete all seven steps of the registration process.
Once you have registered and paid, you may upload digital images of your artwork and answer questions about your works. Once you are happy with your submission, click the Save and Finish button to complete your entry.
The entry fee for the first artwork is 20 and 17 for any additional artwork. You may enter up to 20 works.
First Prize
The winner will receive a 2000 cash prize, 750 worth of Derwent art materials plus a six-page feature in a future issue of Artists & Illustrators.
Second Prize
A 500 cash prize plus 750 worth of Staedtler products and inclusion in the Artists &Illustrators British Art Prize winners’ special issue where a 10-page editorial (社论) will include images of all the shortlist and winners.
Third Prize
A 500 Pegasus art supplies gift ticket, a 500 personalised Stabilo gift pack and inclusion in the British Art Prize winners’ special issue where a 10-page editorial will include images of all the shortlist and winners.
21. Which entry meets the requirements
A. A super painting made by AI. B. A handmade textile 3 meters high.
C. A copy of Da Vinci’s masterpiece. D. An original mixed media by a group.
22. How much will you pay if you enter 5 works
A. 37. B. 85. C. 88. D. 100.
23. Which belongs to a second prize winner
A. A 2000 cash prize. B. 750 worth of Staedtler products.
C. 750 worth of Derwent art materials. D. A 500 personalized Stabilo gift pack.
B
It’s 12km from Pelegrinska on the Eastern tip of Hvar Island, across a 3km channel of water to and around the coast of Palmizana island and I’m attempting to swim this distance. I’m taking part in UltraSwim 33.3, an open-water event that challenges swimmers to cover the distance of an English Channel swim. This may seem an odd way to start an article about writing. But I’ve long told students that writing a novel is less like a flash of inspiration and more like swimming the Channel.
Training for the UltraSwim meant gradually increasing my distance, strengthening my technique, and adapting to cold water. That is exactly like writing. Just as you can build physical tirelessness, you can build creative staying power. For swimming, that meant cold water adaptability and learning to eat properly between swims. For writing, it means writing even when the words feel off and learning to rewrite what doesn’t work. Each week I saw my swim times improve, just as my early drafts began to read less like notes and more like chapters.
This isn’t just my theory. Other authors have found similar inspiration in swimming. Even Hemingway was known for his love of swimming. The pool at his Key West home was more than just a luxury; it was a place for reflection, writing and escape. He swam elsewhere, too: in Spain, in France, wherever life took him.
There’s a moment, somewhere towards the end of a long swim, when your arms ache and every fibre of your being wants out. But you keep going and touch the finish line. And then you collapse and say you will never do that again. The funny thing is, the swimmers were, within minutes of receiving their medals, already talking about “next year”— about training more seriously and coming back stronger. That’s the part most non-writers don’t understand: finishing the first draft of a novel isn’t the end. It’s the beginning of editing, rewriting, restructuring. You’ve made it to the other side, but the tide (潮汐) is already pulling you back for another pass.
24. What’s the purpose of the first paragraph
A. To describe a swimming route. B. To explain a competition’s rules.
C. To connect two seemingly different things. D. To showcase an athletic achievement.
25. In what sense are swimming and writing similar according to the text
A. Adaptability and gradual progress are key. B. They require sudden bursts of inspiration.
C. Physical strength is irrelevant to creativity. D. It takes a high level of focus to do them well.
26. Why does the author mention Hemingway’s swimming pool in Key West
A. To criticize his luxurious lifestyle.
B. To suggest sporty writers can easily succeed.
C. To highlight how swimming fueled his writing.
D. To compare it with modern swimming facilities.
27. What does the author say about finishing the first draft of a novel
A. It’s like winning a swimming medal. B. It leads to the next phase of hard work.
C. It marks the final step of the writing process. D. It’s less important than the initial brainstorming.
C
The numerous bacteria that naturally inhabit the human body seem to help us in many ways. One group is emerging as particularly beneficial: a type of gut (肠道) bacteria known as Blautia, which has made headlines recently because it seems to produce some really remarkable effects. Now, a Chinese team is glimpsing another potential benefit of Blautia: helping people adapt to high altitudes. Their findings suggest that providing Blautia could help mountaineers and others perform better in these challenging environments.
Qing-Peng Kong, a geneticist at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and his team recruited 45 men to move from their homes at 250 meters above sea level to a town at about 3,700 meters. Despite the thin air, the men ate similar food as they had at home, minimizing the effects of diet changes on their gut bacteria. After 2 days, Blautia went from being rare to very abundant in their guts.
In the second experiment, the team exposed mice to controlled low-oxygen conditions in the lab first and then simulated (模拟) an altitude of 4,000 meters, while giving Blautia to half of them every other day. The Blautia-treated mice showed milder response of altitude sickness. This opens the door into whether altitude sickness might be amenable to treatment through the gut.
The bacteria’s effect may also extend to the brain. “Its superpower comes from the connection between the gut and the brain,” says Klepac-Cerak at Wellesley College. The fatty acids it makes are known to activate receptors (神经末梢) on nerves that connect the digestive system, heart and brain. This could help explain a surprising relationship that Klepac-Cerak reported last year: Kids are more likely to talk and laugh when they have more Blautia in their guts. “There’s lots of communication happening between our brain; we are just beginning to uncover what services bacteria do for us.” Klepac-Cerak notes.
Blautia’s apparent superpowers suggest to Kong it could serve as a supplement (补充) that benefits people regardless of whether they are planning a trip to Tibet. But first, Kong says, he wants to find out whether Blautia is a “solo” player or has these protective effects only as part of a larger group of bacteria.
28. What’s the newly-found benefit of the study led by a Chinese team
A. It gets public attention. B. It helps people do better at high altitudes.
C. It makes social media angry. D. It introduces an advanced new technology.
29. What do we know about the subjects (实验对象) in both experiments
A. They experienced low-oxygen conditions.
B They received Blautia in their diet.
C. They moved to high-altitude regions.
D. They suffered severe altitude sickness.
30. What does the underlined word “amenable” in Paragraph 3 mean ”.
A. Careless B. Untreatable. C. Unchangeable D. Reactive.
31. How would both Kong and Klepac-Cerak describe Blautia’s role in human health
A. double-edged sword. B. A solo player.
C. An extremely effective solution. D. A partially-understood influence
D
Fishing is a way of life for people who live on the floating villages of Cambodia’s Tonle Sap Lake. These Southeast Asians depend on fish in the lake. But those fish are in trouble.
Overall, their numbers in Tonle Sap Lake have been falling sharply. Compared to the number in 2003, just 12 percent as many could be found in 2019. Chevalier was part of a team that shared those data in Science of the Total Environment. “If the tendency continues,” he says, “there will be nothing for people there to eat any more.”
Dams (大坝) are a big problem, Chevalier says. These structures break up river systems. With growing human populations, overfishing becomes more of a threat. As people keep fishing, the share of fish left there could decrease even more. Pollution threatens freshwater ecosystems, too. People have also been changing the land in ways that damages the habitat in lakes and streams. And then there’s a growing number of non-native harmful species. Lastly, global warming has been causing harm by stressing both fish and their food sources.
Still, the situation isn’t hopeless. Researchers are working to identify the most effective ways to change that. One way is to remove outdated or ill-placed dams. The largest such U. S. project took down four dams from the lower Klamath River. Soon after, thousands of salmon (鲑鱼) were swimming upstream through this newly opened stretch. Elsewhere, dam operators can reduce harm by changing river flows. Limiting flow too much can cause downstream areas to dry up. Smarter dam placement would also help.
“Restoring habitat can help if done right. But this work costs money. And it’s hard to restore entire streams,” John Gray, a fish biologist, says. In 2022, scientists tried repopulating some fish species at Tonle Sap Lake. However, nearly half the fish were caught less than three months later.
With each success or failure, scientists learn how better to deal with these big problems. Teens can get involved. Many conservation groups welcome help from people of any age.
32. Why is fishing mentioned in the first paragraph
A. To present a way of living. B. To state the best fishing place.
C. To lead to the main concern. D. To stress the value of tradition.
33. Which of the following is a way to settle the problem caused by dams
A. Increasing the use of dams.
B. Turning dams into river habitats.
C. Choosing the locations for dams wisely.
D. Limiting the river water flowing downstream.
34. What does Gray think of restoring habitat
A. It has limited benefits. B. It is useless.
C. It will bring worse results. D. It is money-saving.
35. What is the best title of the text
A. Remove Old Dams B. Threats to Southeast Asian Population
C. Benefits of Protecting Fish D. Help Tonle Sap Fish Survive
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。
Everyone who knows the joy of loving an animal will also experience the sorrow of losing them. Here are heartfelt ways to heal (治愈) and honor their memory.
Give yourself permission. If you’re heartbroken after the loss of your pet, you’re far from alone. Countless pet owners said they cried more for their animal than a human. That’s because animals don’t care what their owners look like, what they drive and where they live. ____36____ Thus, allow yourself to feel the loss of unconditional love.
Stop blaming yourself. One of the most common emotions we feel when we lose a furry family member is guilt. Pet parents will say things like they didn’t walk their animal enough. ____37____ So repeat a sentence: I feel guilt, and it’s normal. This helps you catch it, before it goes deeper.
Make feelings tangible (可感知). Those who experience a sudden loss of a companion animal may find themselves in a state of shock. ____38____ Looking at pictures of your animal and journaling your feelings are both ways to concretize the loss early in the process.
____39____ It’s widely known that animals are often more perceptive than humans. They may have taught you patience or helped you learn how to live in the moment. Incorporate (融合) these lessons into your life, and the spirit of your pet will always be with you.
Open your heart again. If you wait until you no longer miss your animal, you may never be ready to welcome another. It’s advisable to acknowledge your sorrow while also opening your heart to the joy a new pet can bring. This starts with creating a loving environment for both you and your new furry friend. ____40____
A. Reflect on their wisdom.
B. Acknowledging this death is crucial.
C. It’s rare to have a relationship this pure.
D. This often comes from a sense of powerlessness.
E. Hold a gathering to remember what they brought you.
F. Some people find comfort in creating a memorial garden.
G. It’s important to treat your emotional state with mercy.
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 want to be a champion jockey (骑师),” Billy Loughnane says, with the smile that is already something of a trademark. He was being talked about as a future ____41____ well before he started to discuss the idea himself.
“There are pictures of me a couple of months after I was born, ____42____ on a horse,” Loughnane says. “I ____43____ around race horses and it’s been my dream job since I was a baby. I’ve been ____44____ since I started racing.” Loughnane won several small awards less than a year after his first success in November 2022.
In April 2024, he achieved his first ____45____ race win. Just two months later, he had another big victory at Royal Ascot — one of the most important events of horse racing. ____46____ a horse named Rashabar, whose chances of winning was ____47____, he calmly won the Coventry Stakes, a high-level race. That was the only time he ever rode that horse, and it was Rashabar’s only win in the recent ten races.
Amid all the quickfire success and the unavoidable ____48____ that followed, Loughnane’s awareness and calmness have been ____49____ by a strikingly clear-eyed sense of how far he still has to travel. How has he managed to stay so ____50____ “Everyone asks me the question,” he says, “and I just focus on my rides.”
In 2025, Loughnane has not simply been ____51____, but the busiest rider in Britain, with 771 rides. Every ride involves much more than the one or two minutes on the ____52____. “A lot goes in before the race,” he says, “looking at my horse’s ____53____ races and its run style, and making a plan on what to do with the trainer before the race. I’m riding seven days a week,” he says, “but I’m happy to be busy and I’d be ____54____ if I just sat at home with no ____55____ .”
41. A. agent B. boss C. champion D. runner
42. A. standing B. seated C. playing D. tied
43. A. played a part B. trained hard C. worked out D. grew up
44. A. lucky B. brave C. anxious D. famous
45. A. possible B. major C. local D. official
46. A. Feeding B. Owning C. Photographing D. Riding
47. A. decent B. reasonable C. slim D. known
48. A. attention B. performance C. demand D. criticism
49. A. replaced B. matched C. driven D. challenged
50. A. sharp-eyed B. relaxed C. grounded D. open-minded
51. A. busy B. optimistic C. reserved D. tired
52. A. roads B. tracks C. edges D. platforms
53. A. previous B. restricted C. difficult D. exciting
54. A. dreaming B. worrying C. forgiving D. escaping
55. A. company B. prospect C. rides D. hobbies
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Juliette Vauchez finished a distant sixth in the women’s changquan-jianshu-qiangshu routines at the Chengdu World Games on the night of Aug 9. But off the competition floor, her calm smile and steady ____56____ (present) reflected the dignity of a Chinese martial arts master from a wuxia novel. “Wushu has taught me to be peaceful and to understand that there is always someone stronger,” the French athlete said. “My goal is simply to keep ____57____ (improve) myself.” Wushu has ____58____ (true) shaped her life.
Vauchez was born in Bordeaux, a city famous for its wine. Her passion ____59____ the sport started early, thanks to her father, ____60____ took her to a local wushu club when she was six. “It was hard, but from the beginning, I learned to stay focused and consistent,” she said. Her discipline extends beyond sport. Now 27 and working as an engineer, she balances her job with evening training ____61____ (session). Her skill and devotion quickly earned her ____62____ place on France’s national team. At age 15, she made her international debut (登台) at the 2013 World Wushu Championships in Kuala Lumpur. With each competition, Vauchez’s competitive spirit grew, but so did her awareness about when to pause to make further progress. “Wushu is an never-ending journey full of challenges. Sometimes, you have to rest, take a break, and then continue. That, to me, is the ____63____ (hide) part of Chinese culture — the mindset,” she said.
“Wushu lets anyone express themselves,” she said. “I feel close to those who share my passion and enjoy seeing them at competitions.” Vauchez and her husband, fellow wushu athlete Benoit Denolle, ____64____ (work) to promote the sport in Bordeaux at present. They hope ____65____ (make) wushu the city’s second calling card, alongside its famous wine.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Paul来邮件询问你参加环境保护的志愿者活动情况，请回邮件答复。内容包括：
1.活动情况；
2.意义或收获。
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 Paul,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
67. 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。
Marta had been a homemaker for 27 years. Looking after the family has always been her job. Since her daughters were married and her husband retired, she decided to get a job to experience a new life. She noticed the ice cream shop in her neighborhood and applied there.
Due to a labor shortage, the owners, a middle-aged couple, were delighted to hire her. Three months later, Marta loved her job. One morning, Carol, the woman owner, explained that her husband David had the flu. Carol worried about running out of ice cream but said making more was impossible because it was David’s job and he was protective of his machines. The ice cream room was locked, and David refused to share the key location because he was worried that Carol wouldn’t know how to do it at all.
Marta encouraged Carol to call David, but he insisted on coming in to make the ice cream himself. Carol only persuaded him to stay in bed by promising not to attempt making ice cream. Marta felt sorry for Carol and urged her to prove her capability. Despite her worry of not matching David’s skill, Carol agreed to try.
While Carol served the customers, Marta began her own search. She started from the obvious places—drawers and apron （围裙） pockets—but found nothing. She checked inside the fridges and the dishwasher. Nothing.
Then her eyes fell on a large horseshoe magnet （磁铁） lying on a shelf in the storeroom. It was just what she needed! She ran it over the sides of boxes of cups. Then through piles of kitchen towels and stacks of paper napkins. No place was ruled out.
When she took the magnet to the bag of sugar, she almost missed the faint stirring of the tiny crystals （晶体）. She realised that something other than that sugar was in the bag.
Marta moved the magnet around slowly until, eventually, a key jumped out and stuck to it. Marta handed the key over to Carol. “Now I’ll serve the customers while you go and do the magic,” she encouraged Carol.
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。
Carol resolved to succeed, following the recipes carefully.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Suddenly, David arrived, surprised to see the scene.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案版
福建百校10月联合测评
英语
全卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：
1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2.请按题号顺序在答题卡上各题目的答题区域内作答，写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3.选择题用2B铅笔在答题卡上把所选答案的标号涂黑；非选择题用黑色签字笔在答题卡上作答；字体工整，笔迹清楚。
4.考试结束后，请将试卷和答题卡一并上交。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项听完每段对话后，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. Where does the man prefer to go for further study
A. Italy. B. France. C. Ireland.
【答案】A
【原文】W: Hi, Sam. Where are you going for further education France, Italy or Ireland
M: Well, I prefer Italy, because it has rich history and amazing art. Which one do you prefer
W: I like France best because I can often visit the Louvre Museum.
2. What is the man going to do this Saturday
A. Go swimming. B. Go hiking. C. Go to a library.
【答案】B
【原文】W: Sophie and I are going swimming this Saturday. Would you like to join us
M: Thanks for your invitation, but I promised Emily to go hiking with her this Saturday. How about going to the library together on Sunday
W: Okay.
3. Who is the man talking to
A. His aunt. B. The headmaster. C. A school bus driver.
【答案】C
【原文】M: Can you stop at Lincoln Street, Mrs. Green I’m going to my aunt’s.
W: Sorry, Liam. The bus line is fixed by the headmaster. I’m not allowed to change it.
M: Understood.
4. Where were the speakers in the morning
A. In a theatre. B. In a shopping center. C. In a restaurant.
【答案】B
【原文】M: What a great performance it was! It felt like we were seeing a play in the theatre.
W: Exactly! It’s really a great idea to set up a stage in the shopping center.
M: Let’s go back there after lunch.
5. What does the man think of the weather
A. Relaxing. B. Satisfying. C. Upsetting.
【答案】C
【原文】M: What horrible weather! Rainy days really put me in a bad mood.
W: Well, on the contrary, I love rainy days. It makes me calm and relaxed, forgetting all my worries and enjoying the rain.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. When will the wedding cake be served
A. At 4:00 p.m. B. At 8:00 p.m. C. At 8:30 p.m.
7. What will the man's cousin do at the wedding
A. Organize the dinner. B. Play in the live band. C. Take care of the music.
【答案】6. B 7. C
【原文】M: The wedding ceremony will end at 4:00 p.m. Dinner will start at 6:00 p.m. The wedding cake will be served half an hour before the first dancing.
W: When will the dancing start
M: The first dance between the bride and bridegroom is scheduled for 8:30. Everyone else can join in the second dance.
W: Will you take care of the music
M: No, I'm in charge of the dinner. My cousin Lynn will look after the music. There will be a live band attending the ceremony.
W: That’s cool!
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题
8. Which class are the speakers doing the project for
A. History. B. Science. C. Social studies.
9. Why does the man refuse to consider Benjamin Franklin as a good choice
A. The class have known a lot about him.
B. Another group has chosen to study him.
C. His personal life is not attractive enough.
10. What do the speakers finally decide to write about
A. Elon Musk. B. Nikola Tesla. C. Thomas Edison.
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. B
【原文】M: Lucy, we have to write about one of “History’s Greatest Inventors”.
W: Yes, I'm excited about this homework for social studies. So, who do we focus on
M: Mr. White said we should write about their lives as well as their scientific achievements.
W: What about Benjamin Franklin His personal life is quite interesting.
M: We studied him for the end-of-term exam last year, remember I'm afraid we can’t tell the class anything new.
W: Thomas Edison
M: I heard Fiona and George would choose him for their presentation.
W: What about Edison’s big competitor, Nikola Tesla
M: Oh, that’s a good idea. I read a book about him a couple of years ago. He's the guy Elon Musk’s car company is named after.
W: Wow! I can’t wait to know more about him.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11. What's the man
A. A radio host. B. A shop assistant. C. A supermarket manager.
12. Where did the woman meet the kind girl
A. In a parking lot. B. At Sam's house. C. Outside a supermarket.
13. What's the woman going to do
A. Find the girl. B. Pay for the bag. C. Pass on the kindness.
【答案】11. A 12. C 13. C
【原文】M: Good morning! You’re on the air! What song would you like to hear
W: Good morning! I’d like to request a song “A World Full of Kindness”.
M: And who would you like to send it out to
W: It’s for a kind girl I met outside the Sam’s supermarket yesterday.
M: What did she do
W: When I walked toward the parking lot after shopping, my bag tipped over and all the things in it dropped onto the ground. This kind girl walked over and helped me.
M: Oh, that’s so nice of her!
W: Yeah, not only did she help me pick up the items, but she also gave me a large bag and insisted I keep it.
M: Did you take it
W: Yes, I accepted her offer and she really made my day.
M: It seems she was an angel to you.
W: Exactly. I decided to pay it forward.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题
14. Where is the woman going to volunteer
A. In Central America. B. In Europe. C. In South Africa.
15. What will the woman mainly do as a volunteer
A. Take photos. B. Access information. C. Cook for the team.
16. What does the woman pay the charity for
A. Flight tickets. B. Living expenses. C. Research equipment.
17. How does the woman feel
A. Excited. B. Nervous. C. Bored.
【答案】14. C 15. A 16. B 17. A
【原文】W:I’m going to spend six weeks as a volunteer whale watcher next June.
M:Cool! Where will you go
W:Originally, I wanted to go to Central America, but then I read about Greece in southern Europe, where June is a perfect time for whale watching.
M:I love Greek culture.
W:Me, too. But Tracy told me the whales off the coast of South Africa were amazing.
M:So, what’s your final decision
W:Well, South Africa. Because Tracy was there last year and she strongly recommended it.
M:What will you do there
W:I will spend most of the time taking pictures of the whales we encounter. And I’ll do some paper work, too.
M:That will be fun!
W:I guess so. I’m looking forward to it.
M:Will you pay for your room and meals there
W:Sure, I’ll give $200 per week to the whale charity and they’ll arrange my accommodation and meals.
M:That’s affordable.
W:Yeah. It will be quite an adventure and I’ll make new friends there, too.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. Why did Alpine farmers originally use cowbells
A. To decorate the cattle. B. To track their cattle. C. To celebrate traditions.
19. What is mentioned about the tone of cowbells
A. Farmers change the tone yearly.
B. Each cowbell has a different tone.
C. The tone represents the size of the cow.
20. Why are Swiss cowbells expensive
A. They are made of costly metals.
B. They were produced long ago.
C. They are handmade and culturally significant.
【答案】18. B 19. B 20. C
【原文】M：The origins of the Swiss cowbell date back centuries, to be exact, over 900 years. As Alpine farmers moved their cattle between high and low grasslands, they needed a reliable means to track them. The cowbell, with its ring, provided just that. Each bell has a unique tone that identifies any individual cow. Over time, it changed, not just in form but in significance, integrating itself into Swiss culture. For the Swiss, cowbells are symbolic of their connection with nature, their deep-rooted traditions, and the beauty of the Alps.
There are only about six main cowbell makers left in Switzerland. The bells are handmade and can last for decades. Craftsmanship is highly valued. For travellers, Swiss cowbells have become beloved souvenirs. They’re not just reminders of a trip, but a slice of Swiss tradition. Whether hung on doorways or displayed on shelves, they serve as a symbol of the Alps’ breathtaking scenery and calmness it brings.
Given the craftsmanship and cultural importance, genuine Swiss cowbells don’t come cheap. While Swiss cowbell prices vary based on size, material, and delicacy of design, some can cost hundreds, if not thousands, of Swiss francs. It’s a worthy price for a piece of Swiss heritage.
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
The British Art Prize offers a unique chance for artists to make a name and sell their artworks.
Entry Requirements
All styles, media and techniques will be considered. Entries may include paintings, drawings, textile (织物), prints or mixed media. Group artworks can be submitted (提交).
Exhibits must be original and the artist must have all rights to the work. Open to everyone whether you’re professional or not.
Each artwork must be within a total of 275cm x 275cm (including the frame) and must not project more than 50cm from the wall.
* Works created by AI will not be considered.
Entry Process
Press “Enter Now” and complete all seven steps of the registration process.
Once you have registered and paid, you may upload digital images of your artwork and answer questions about your works. Once you are happy with your submission, click the Save and Finish button to complete your entry.
The entry fee for the first artwork is 20 and 17 for any additional artwork. You may enter up to 20 works.
First Prize
The winner will receive a 2000 cash prize, 750 worth of Derwent art materials plus a six-page feature in a future issue of Artists & Illustrators.
Second Prize
A 500 cash prize plus 750 worth of Staedtler products and inclusion in the Artists &Illustrators British Art Prize winners’ special issue where a 10-page editorial (社论) will include images of all the shortlist and winners.
Third Prize
A 500 Pegasus art supplies gift ticket, a 500 personalised Stabilo gift pack and inclusion in the British Art Prize winners’ special issue where a 10-page editorial will include images of all the shortlist and winners.
21. Which entry meets the requirements
A. A super painting made by AI. B. A handmade textile 3 meters high.
C. A copy of Da Vinci’s masterpiece. D. An original mixed media by a group.
22. How much will you pay if you enter 5 works
A. 37. B. 85. C. 88. D. 100.
23. Which belongs to a second prize winner
A. A 2000 cash prize. B. 750 worth of Staedtler products.
C. 750 worth of Derwent art materials. D. A 500 personalized Stabilo gift pack.
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. B
B
It’s 12km from Pelegrinska on the Eastern tip of Hvar Island, across a 3km channel of water to and around the coast of Palmizana island and I’m attempting to swim this distance. I’m taking part in UltraSwim 33.3, an open-water event that challenges swimmers to cover the distance of an English Channel swim. This may seem an odd way to start an article about writing. But I’ve long told students that writing a novel is less like a flash of inspiration and more like swimming the Channel.
Training for the UltraSwim meant gradually increasing my distance, strengthening my technique, and adapting to cold water. That is exactly like writing. Just as you can build physical tirelessness, you can build creative staying power. For swimming, that meant cold water adaptability and learning to eat properly between swims. For writing, it means writing even when the words feel off and learning to rewrite what doesn’t work. Each week I saw my swim times improve, just as my early drafts began to read less like notes and more like chapters.
This isn’t just my theory. Other authors have found similar inspiration in swimming. Even Hemingway was known for his love of swimming. The pool at his Key West home was more than just a luxury; it was a place for reflection, writing and escape. He swam elsewhere, too: in Spain, in France, wherever life took him.
There’s a moment, somewhere towards the end of a long swim, when your arms ache and every fibre of your being wants out. But you keep going and touch the finish line. And then you collapse and say you will never do that again. The funny thing is, the swimmers were, within minutes of receiving their medals, already talking about “next year”— about training more seriously and coming back stronger. That’s the part most non-writers don’t understand: finishing the first draft of a novel isn’t the end. It’s the beginning of editing, rewriting, restructuring. You’ve made it to the other side, but the tide (潮汐) is already pulling you back for another pass.
24. What’s the purpose of the first paragraph
A. To describe a swimming route. B. To explain a competition’s rules.
C. To connect two seemingly different things. D. To showcase an athletic achievement.
25. In what sense are swimming and writing similar according to the text
A. Adaptability and gradual progress are key. B. They require sudden bursts of inspiration.
C. Physical strength is irrelevant to creativity. D. It takes a high level of focus to do them well.
26. Why does the author mention Hemingway’s swimming pool in Key West
A. To criticize his luxurious lifestyle.
B. To suggest sporty writers can easily succeed.
C. To highlight how swimming fueled his writing.
D. To compare it with modern swimming facilities.
27. What does the author say about finishing the first draft of a novel
A. It’s like winning a swimming medal. B. It leads to the next phase of hard work.
C. It marks the final step of the writing process. D. It’s less important than the initial brainstorming.
【答案】24. C 25. A 26. C 27. B
C
The numerous bacteria that naturally inhabit the human body seem to help us in many ways. One group is emerging as particularly beneficial: a type of gut (肠道) bacteria known as Blautia, which has made headlines recently because it seems to produce some really remarkable effects. Now, a Chinese team is glimpsing another potential benefit of Blautia: helping people adapt to high altitudes. Their findings suggest that providing Blautia could help mountaineers and others perform better in these challenging environments.
Qing-Peng Kong, a geneticist at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and his team recruited 45 men to move from their homes at 250 meters above sea level to a town at about 3,700 meters. Despite the thin air, the men ate similar food as they had at home, minimizing the effects of diet changes on their gut bacteria. After 2 days, Blautia went from being rare to very abundant in their guts.
In the second experiment, the team exposed mice to controlled low-oxygen conditions in the lab first and then simulated (模拟) an altitude of 4,000 meters, while giving Blautia to half of them every other day. The Blautia-treated mice showed milder response of altitude sickness. This opens the door into whether altitude sickness might be amenable to treatment through the gut.
The bacteria’s effect may also extend to the brain. “Its superpower comes from the connection between the gut and the brain,” says Klepac-Cerak at Wellesley College. The fatty acids it makes are known to activate receptors (神经末梢) on nerves that connect the digestive system, heart and brain. This could help explain a surprising relationship that Klepac-Cerak reported last year: Kids are more likely to talk and laugh when they have more Blautia in their guts. “There’s lots of communication happening between our brain; we are just beginning to uncover what services bacteria do for us.” Klepac-Cerak notes.
Blautia’s apparent superpowers suggest to Kong it could serve as a supplement (补充) that benefits people regardless of whether they are planning a trip to Tibet. But first, Kong says, he wants to find out whether Blautia is a “solo” player or has these protective effects only as part of a larger group of bacteria.
28. What’s the newly-found benefit of the study led by a Chinese team
A. It gets public attention. B. It helps people do better at high altitudes.
C. It makes social media angry. D. It introduces an advanced new technology.
29. What do we know about the subjects (实验对象) in both experiments
A. They experienced low-oxygen conditions.
B They received Blautia in their diet.
C. They moved to high-altitude regions.
D. They suffered severe altitude sickness.
30. What does the underlined word “amenable” in Paragraph 3 mean ”.
A. Careless B. Untreatable. C. Unchangeable D. Reactive.
31. How would both Kong and Klepac-Cerak describe Blautia’s role in human health
A. double-edged sword. B. A solo player.
C. An extremely effective solution. D. A partially-understood influence
【答案】28. B 29. A 30. D 31. D
D
Fishing is a way of life for people who live on the floating villages of Cambodia’s Tonle Sap Lake. These Southeast Asians depend on fish in the lake. But those fish are in trouble.
Overall, their numbers in Tonle Sap Lake have been falling sharply. Compared to the number in 2003, just 12 percent as many could be found in 2019. Chevalier was part of a team that shared those data in Science of the Total Environment. “If the tendency continues,” he says, “there will be nothing for people there to eat any more.”
Dams (大坝) are a big problem, Chevalier says. These structures break up river systems. With growing human populations, overfishing becomes more of a threat. As people keep fishing, the share of fish left there could decrease even more. Pollution threatens freshwater ecosystems, too. People have also been changing the land in ways that damages the habitat in lakes and streams. And then there’s a growing number of non-native harmful species. Lastly, global warming has been causing harm by stressing both fish and their food sources.
Still, the situation isn’t hopeless. Researchers are working to identify the most effective ways to change that. One way is to remove outdated or ill-placed dams. The largest such U. S. project took down four dams from the lower Klamath River. Soon after, thousands of salmon (鲑鱼) were swimming upstream through this newly opened stretch. Elsewhere, dam operators can reduce harm by changing river flows. Limiting flow too much can cause downstream areas to dry up. Smarter dam placement would also help.
“Restoring habitat can help if done right. But this work costs money. And it’s hard to restore entire streams,” John Gray, a fish biologist, says. In 2022, scientists tried repopulating some fish species at Tonle Sap Lake. However, nearly half the fish were caught less than three months later.
With each success or failure, scientists learn how better to deal with these big problems. Teens can get involved. Many conservation groups welcome help from people of any age.
32. Why is fishing mentioned in the first paragraph
A. To present a way of living. B. To state the best fishing place.
C. To lead to the main concern. D. To stress the value of tradition.
33. Which of the following is a way to settle the problem caused by dams
A. Increasing the use of dams.
B. Turning dams into river habitats.
C. Choosing the locations for dams wisely.
D. Limiting the river water flowing downstream.
34. What does Gray think of restoring habitat
A. It has limited benefits. B. It is useless.
C. It will bring worse results. D. It is money-saving.
35. What is the best title of the text
A. Remove Old Dams B. Threats to Southeast Asian Population
C. Benefits of Protecting Fish D. Help Tonle Sap Fish Survive
【答案】32. C 33. C 34. A 35. D
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。
Everyone who knows the joy of loving an animal will also experience the sorrow of losing them. Here are heartfelt ways to heal (治愈) and honor their memory.
Give yourself permission. If you’re heartbroken after the loss of your pet, you’re far from alone. Countless pet owners said they cried more for their animal than a human. That’s because animals don’t care what their owners look like, what they drive and where they live. ____36____ Thus, allow yourself to feel the loss of unconditional love.
Stop blaming yourself. One of the most common emotions we feel when we lose a furry family member is guilt. Pet parents will say things like they didn’t walk their animal enough. ____37____ So repeat a sentence: I feel guilt, and it’s normal. This helps you catch it, before it goes deeper.
Make feelings tangible (可感知). Those who experience a sudden loss of a companion animal may find themselves in a state of shock. ____38____ Looking at pictures of your animal and journaling your feelings are both ways to concretize the loss early in the process.
____39____ It’s widely known that animals are often more perceptive than humans. They may have taught you patience or helped you learn how to live in the moment. Incorporate (融合) these lessons into your life, and the spirit of your pet will always be with you.
Open your heart again. If you wait until you no longer miss your animal, you may never be ready to welcome another. It’s advisable to acknowledge your sorrow while also opening your heart to the joy a new pet can bring. This starts with creating a loving environment for both you and your new furry friend. ____40____
A. Reflect on their wisdom.
B. Acknowledging this death is crucial.
C. It’s rare to have a relationship this pure.
D. This often comes from a sense of powerlessness.
E. Hold a gathering to remember what they brought you.
F. Some people find comfort in creating a memorial garden.
G. It’s important to treat your emotional state with mercy.
【答案】36. C 37. D 38. B 39. A 40. F
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 want to be a champion jockey (骑师),” Billy Loughnane says, with the smile that is already something of a trademark. He was being talked about as a future ____41____ well before he started to discuss the idea himself.
“There are pictures of me a couple of months after I was born, ____42____ on a horse,” Loughnane says. “I ____43____ around race horses and it’s been my dream job since I was a baby. I’ve been ____44____ since I started racing.” Loughnane won several small awards less than a year after his first success in November 2022.
In April 2024, he achieved his first ____45____ race win. Just two months later, he had another big victory at Royal Ascot — one of the most important events of horse racing. ____46____ a horse named Rashabar, whose chances of winning was ____47____, he calmly won the Coventry Stakes, a high-level race. That was the only time he ever rode that horse, and it was Rashabar’s only win in the recent ten races.
Amid all the quickfire success and the unavoidable ____48____ that followed, Loughnane’s awareness and calmness have been ____49____ by a strikingly clear-eyed sense of how far he still has to travel. How has he managed to stay so ____50____ “Everyone asks me the question,” he says, “and I just focus on my rides.”
In 2025, Loughnane has not simply been ____51____, but the busiest rider in Britain, with 771 rides. Every ride involves much more than the one or two minutes on the ____52____. “A lot goes in before the race,” he says, “looking at my horse’s ____53____ races and its run style, and making a plan on what to do with the trainer before the race. I’m riding seven days a week,” he says, “but I’m happy to be busy and I’d be ____54____ if I just sat at home with no ____55____ .”
41. A. agent B. boss C. champion D. runner
42. A. standing B. seated C. playing D. tied
43. A. played a part B. trained hard C. worked out D. grew up
44. A. lucky B. brave C. anxious D. famous
45. A. possible B. major C. local D. official
46. A. Feeding B. Owning C. Photographing D. Riding
47. A. decent B. reasonable C. slim D. known
48. A. attention B. performance C. demand D. criticism
49. A. replaced B. matched C. driven D. challenged
50. A. sharp-eyed B. relaxed C. grounded D. open-minded
51. A. busy B. optimistic C. reserved D. tired
52. A. roads B. tracks C. edges D. platforms
53. A. previous B. restricted C. difficult D. exciting
54. A. dreaming B. worrying C. forgiving D. escaping
55. A. company B. prospect C. rides D. hobbies
【答案】41. C 42. B 43. D 44. A 45. B 46. D 47. C 48. A 49. B 50. C 51. A 52. B 53. A 54. B 55. C
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Juliette Vauchez finished a distant sixth in the women’s changquan-jianshu-qiangshu routines at the Chengdu World Games on the night of Aug 9. But off the competition floor, her calm smile and steady ____56____ (present) reflected the dignity of a Chinese martial arts master from a wuxia novel. “Wushu has taught me to be peaceful and to understand that there is always someone stronger,” the French athlete said. “My goal is simply to keep ____57____ (improve) myself.” Wushu has ____58____ (true) shaped her life.
Vauchez was born in Bordeaux, a city famous for its wine. Her passion ____59____ the sport started early, thanks to her father, ____60____ took her to a local wushu club when she was six. “It was hard, but from the beginning, I learned to stay focused and consistent,” she said. Her discipline extends beyond sport. Now 27 and working as an engineer, she balances her job with evening training ____61____ (session). Her skill and devotion quickly earned her ____62____ place on France’s national team. At age 15, she made her international debut (登台) at the 2013 World Wushu Championships in Kuala Lumpur. With each competition, Vauchez’s competitive spirit grew, but so did her awareness about when to pause to make further progress. “Wushu is an never-ending journey full of challenges. Sometimes, you have to rest, take a break, and then continue. That, to me, is the ____63____ (hide) part of Chinese culture — the mindset,” she said.
“Wushu lets anyone express themselves,” she said. “I feel close to those who share my passion and enjoy seeing them at competitions.” Vauchez and her husband, fellow wushu athlete Benoit Denolle, ____64____ (work) to promote the sport in Bordeaux at present. They hope ____65____ (make) wushu the city’s second calling card, alongside its famous wine.
【答案】56. presence
57. improving
58. truly 59. for
60. who 61. sessions
62. a 63. hidden
64. are working
65. to make
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Paul来邮件询问你参加环境保护的志愿者活动情况，请回邮件答复。内容包括：
1.活动情况；
2.意义或收获。
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 Paul,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Paul
I’m glad to share my recent experiences participating in environmental protection activities.
Last month, I joined a local volunteer group to clean up a nearby park. We picked up litter, sorted recyclables, and even planted some trees to improve the green space. It was hard, but seeing the park become cleaner was truly rewarding. Additionally, I worked in a community workshop to raise awareness about reducing plastic use and making eco-friendly choices in our daily life.
These activities made me realize how small actions can make a big difference. I will do more in the future. How about your experiences
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
67. 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。
Marta had been a homemaker for 27 years. Looking after the family has always been her job. Since her daughters were married and her husband retired, she decided to get a job to experience a new life. She noticed the ice cream shop in her neighborhood and applied there.
Due to a labor shortage, the owners, a middle-aged couple, were delighted to hire her. Three months later, Marta loved her job. One morning, Carol, the woman owner, explained that her husband David had the flu. Carol worried about running out of ice cream but said making more was impossible because it was David’s job and he was protective of his machines. The ice cream room was locked, and David refused to share the key location because he was worried that Carol wouldn’t know how to do it at all.
Marta encouraged Carol to call David, but he insisted on coming in to make the ice cream himself. Carol only persuaded him to stay in bed by promising not to attempt making ice cream. Marta felt sorry for Carol and urged her to prove her capability. Despite her worry of not matching David’s skill, Carol agreed to try.
While Carol served the customers, Marta began her own search. She started from the obvious places—drawers and apron （围裙） pockets—but found nothing. She checked inside the fridges and the dishwasher. Nothing.
Then her eyes fell on a large horseshoe magnet （磁铁） lying on a shelf in the storeroom. It was just what she needed! She ran it over the sides of boxes of cups. Then through piles of kitchen towels and stacks of paper napkins. No place was ruled out.
When she took the magnet to the bag of sugar, she almost missed the faint stirring of the tiny crystals （晶体）. She realised that something other than that sugar was in the bag.
Marta moved the magnet around slowly until, eventually, a key jumped out and stuck to it. Marta handed the key over to Carol. “Now I’ll serve the customers while you go and do the magic,” she encouraged Carol.
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。
Carol resolved to succeed, following the recipes carefully.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Suddenly, David arrived, surprised to see the scene.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】 Carol resolved to succeed, following the recipes carefully. She entered the ice - cream making room, her hands a bit shaky at first. But as she got started, her confidence grew. She measured the ingredients precisely, poured them into the machines, and set the controls according to the instructions. The familiar smell of ice - cream in the making filled the air. She watched closely as the mixture started to transform into the creamy delight they were known for.
Suddenly, David arrived, surprised to see the scene. His eyes widened as he saw Carol working skillfully in the ice - cream room. At first, he was a bit shocked, but then a smile spread across his face. He walked over to Carol and said, “I see you didn't need me after all.” Carol laughed and replied, “Thanks to Marta, I managed. It's time you trusted me more.” David nodded, realizing his over - protectiveness was unnecessary. From then on, David and Carol worked together more harmoniously, and Marta felt proud of her part in bringing this change.
