河北省沧州市普通高中2026届高三上学期10月复习质量监测英语试卷（含答案，无听力原文及音频）
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沧州市普通高中2026届高三复习质量监测
英语试卷
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的学校、班级、姓名及考号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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，你将有两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．What did Tim do according to the man?
A．He ignored the man's request. B．He solved the man's problem. C．He helped with the man's experiment.
2．What is James probably?
A．A manager. B．A waiter. C．A guest.
3．What does the woman ask the man to do?
A．Go to work tomorrow. B．See a doctor right now. C．Submit a doctor's note later.
4．What can we learn from the conversation?
A．The man admires the woman's skill.
B．The scarf has been finished perfectly.
C．The woman bought the sweater online.
5．What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A．A course. B．A loud noise. C．An earthquake experience.
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 does the woman think of her current job?
A．Enjoyable. B．Boring. C．Relaxing.
7．What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A．Close relatives. B．Former classmates. C．Old colleagues.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．How many people will have dinner tonight?
A．Four. B．Six. C．Eight.
9．Where will the speakers eat?
A．At the Harvest Barn. B．At the Marina's Dockside. C．At the Ocean View Patio.
10．What will the man do next?
A．Send a group message. B．Drink coffee. C．Book a table.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．Why did the woman take part in the bike ride?
A．To improve her health. B．To help an animal shelter. C．To accompany her coworker.
12．What was a problem for the woman about bike riding?
A．Loss of family gatherings. B．Getting up too early. C．Biking alone on the street.
13．How did Anna feel about the bike ride?
A．It's complex. B．It's disappointing. C．It's meaningful.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．How often may David do volunteer work?
A．Once every two days. B．Twice a week. C．Twice a month.
15．Why does David apply for volunteer work?
A．To gain work experience. B．To improve his social skills. C．To give back to society.
16．What is David quite good at?
A．Recycling waste. B．Organizing groups. C．Learning new things.
17．When will David come to the woman?
A．On Monday. B．On Tuesday. C．On Wednesday.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．Who is the speaker speaking to?
A．Students. B．Teachers. C．Parents.
19．Where do the teachers in the English department mainly come from?
A．England and America. B．America and Australia. C．America and Canada.
20．Which is the largest building in the college?
A．The dining hall. B．The main library. C．The English department building.
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
Selling used books is easier than ever, thanks to technology. AbeBooks is a global platform to sell rare books, textbooks, fine art, collectibles, maps, comics, and paper collectibles. Because this site is best-known for rare books, it’s a good place for people who want to sell first editions and antique books.
How to sell used books on AbeBooks
There is a minimum $25/month membership fee to start selling, and that’s for 0 — 500 books listed on the site. The tiered (阶梯式的) pricing goes up from there, all the way to $500/ month if you have over 50,000 books in their system.
Sellers need to describe, store and ship the items themselves, and you also get to set your own shipping rates and speeds. Anything you list is automatically listed on their six international platforms for a much wider reach.
If you only want to sell a few books — like you want to offload some rare books you inherited (继承) from your great aunt, or you want to sell last semester’s textbooks — AbeBooks has a buyback program. They work with TextbookRush for textbooks and Ziffit for everything else.
AbeBooks does not accept low-quality or damaged items. But the biggest downside of selling used books on AbeBooks is the selling fees, which are higher than most sites. Here are the fees:
●$25/ month + monthly membership fee
●8% commission (佣金)
●5.5% credit card processing fee
On the upside, you get to list your books on a site that’s known for rare, classical, or collectible books. Importantly, those books are listed internationally at no extra charge. That’s why it’s possible to list your books on AbeBooks for more than on other sites.
1. Which of the following books are most popular with AbeBooks?
A. Inherited ancient books. B. Mass-market paperbacks.
C. Newly-published textbooks. D. Children’s hand-drawn pictures.
2. What is a requirement for sellers to sell used books on AbeBooks?
A. Cover their shipping rates themselves. B. Keep a supply of at least 500 books.
C. Pay a monthly membership fee. D. List books on six international platforms.
3. What is the main advantage of selling used books on AbeBooks?
A. Much lower selling fees. B. High-quality membership service.
C. Wider international reach at no extra cost. D. Accepting diverse books regardless of condition.
B
While many teenage girls are busy with their nails and music, Faye Carey, a 16-year-old from Waikato, devotes her time to helping abandoned dogs find new homes. She volunteers at her local Animal Control branch and has set up a Facebook page to advertise dogs in need of adoption.
Faye’s journey began during her work experience week at Animal Control. “I picked up a puppy (小狗) on my first day, and he was still there on my last day. I felt so sorry for him,” she recalls. She decided to advertise the puppy on TradeMe, which led to him finding a loving home in Auckland. Inspired, Faye created a Facebook page advertising puppies and dogs that needed to be adopted.
Her page now has nearly 30,000 likes. To date, Faye has successfully rehomed over 60 dogs. “Her efforts take a lot of pressure off the shelter,” says Vaughan Oliver, an Animal Control officer. “She presents our dogs in the best light, giving them a second chance at life.”
Every Friday, Faye volunteers at Animal Control, grooming (梳理) puppies and photographing them for her Facebook page. She also spends several hours each night arranging viewings, setting up adoptions, and replying to emails. It can be stressful to balance this with school assignments and household duties, but Faye is passionate about her work. “It’s rewarding and makes it all worthwhile,” she says.
The shelter receives up to 20 new dogs each week, mostly surrendered by owners who can’t care for them anymore. With Faye’s help, these dogs often find suitable homes quickly. “She restores my faith in the community,” says Mr. Oliver.
Despite still being in high school, Faye hopes to pursue a career in Animal Control. “I enjoy working with people and making a difference,” she says. Animal Control is grateful for her contribution. “We’re lucky to have her,” Mr. Oliver adds. “She does a fantastic job.” Faye continues to post pictures of adoptable dogs on her Facebook page each week, committed to giving more dogs a second chance.
4. What inspired Faye Carey to start helping abandoned dogs?
A. A suggestion from Vaughan Oliver.
B. Her love for animals since childhood.
C. A puppy’s hardship in her work experience week.
D. Her desire to gain work experience in Animal Control.
5. How has Faye’s Facebook page contributed to her efforts in rehoming dogs?
A. It has allowed her to find more dogs. B. It has given dogs a platform for adoption.
C. It has increased the number of displaced dogs. D. It has provided financial support for dog adoptions.
6. What does the underlined word “surrendered” in paragraph 5 probably mean?
A. Rejected. B. Influenced. C. Deserted. D. Forgotten.
7. What is Faye’s future desire?
A. To open her own animal shelter. B. To become a professional dog trainer.
C. To organize nationwide adoption campaigns. D. To land an occupation in animal management.
C
Cockatoos are known for their intelligence and problem-solving abilities. Unlike crows, they have strong beaks (喙), which help them tackle complex challenges. In the past, scientists observed them opening heavy trash can covers to find food.
In 2018, Dr. Barbara Klump noticed a cockatoo drinking from a public drinking fountain. She thought someone had left the water running by mistake. But after looking at a video, she realized that the bird was actually turning on the fountain by itself.
Dr. Klump and her team decided to study the cockatoos more closely. They labeled 24 cockatoos and set up two cameras near a drinking fountain that the birds used often. The cameras recorded 14 hours of video over 44 days and gained 525 instances of the birds using the fountain.
The study found that about 70% of the birds made efforts to use the fountain. Each bird used at least one foot to hold down the handle, while some placed their other foot on the spout (喷口). After turning on the water, they would drink.
“It’s a bit of an awkward body position they have to hold,” said Lucy Aplin, one of the scientists involved in the study. “The birds only got water in about 41% of their efforts to use the fountain. They had an especially hard time when they were in a hurry or when other cockatoos were trying to use the fountain at the same time.”
The scientists aren’t exactly sure why the cockatoos started using the drinking fountains. They say one possible reason is that the clean water tastes better to them than water from a stream. Another possibility is that drinking from the fountain feels safer, since it makes it easier to keep an eye out for birds that might attack them, like eagles. Dr. Klump noted the birds might simply enjoy the challenge of making the fountain work. “If… you’re not dying of thirst,” she says, “Then why not do something you enjoy?”
8. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A. The process of the study. B. The result of the study.
C. The background of the study. D. The significance of the study.
9. What did Dr. Klump’s team discover about the cockatoos’ use of the drinking fountain?
A. Only a few cockatoos were interested in using the fountain.
B. Cockatoos are fond of the taste of the water in the fountains.
C. Most cockatoos managed to use the fountain despite difficulties.
D. Cockatoos preferred drinking from the fountain to eating wastes.
10. Why might drinking from fountains feel “safer” for cockatoos?
A. It enables them to avoid human intervention. B. It helps them spot potential threats earlier.
C. It reduces competition with other animals. D. It provides warmer water in cold weather.
11. What is the best title for the text?
A. The Mystery of Cockatoos’ Survival Skills B. The Way Animals Learn to Use Human Tools
C. Urban Birds: Adapting to Human Environments D. Clever Cockatoos: Learning to Use Water Fountains
D
Having nightmares (噩梦) on a weekly basis seems to speed up aging and may increase the risk of early death, according to a study by Abidemi Otaiku at Imperial College London. Otaiku and his colleagues analyzed data from over 183,000 adults aged 26 to 86 who had participated in several studies. At the start, participants reported their nightmare frequency, and were subsequently tracked for up to 19 years.
The research revealed that those with weekly nightmares were more than three times as likely to die before reaching 70 compared to those who rarely or never had nightmares. Otaiku emphasized a clear link between nightmare frequency and premature death, noting it was a stronger predictor than smoking, overweight, poor diet, or lack of physical activity. He is set to present these findings at the European Academy of Neurology Congress in 2025.
To assess the participants’ biological age, the team measured telomere (端粒) length, which shortens with each cell division and is associated with premature aging. The study also included data from about 2,400 children aged 8 to 10, whose nightmare frequency was reported by their parents. Adults’ biological age was further evaluated using epigenetic clocks (表观遗传时钟).
Otaiku found a consistent association between frequent nightmares and sped-up aging. Children with more frequent nightmares had shorter telomeres, indicating faster cellular aging. In adults, this sped-up biological aging accounted for about 40% of the increased death risk.
Otaiku suggested two possible reasons for this association. First, nightmares raise stress hormone cortisol levels, linked to faster cellular aging. Second, disturbed sleep impacts the body’s nightly cellular repair processes, increasing the risk of various medical conditions, including heart disease.
Otaiku advised simple steps to avoid regular nightmares, such as avoiding scary movies and seeking treatment for anxiety. Guy Leschziner from Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust highlighted the biological reasonableness of the findings but stressed the need for more research to establish causality, as nightmares could be associated with other age-related medical conditions and medications.
12. How did the researchers conduct the study?
A. By presenting facts. B. By giving examples.
C. By analyzing statistics. D. By interviewing participants.
13. Why did the researchers use both telomeres and epigenetic clocks in the study?
A. To make age measurement easier. B. To confirm DNA damage from nightmares.
C. To compare aging speeds in children and adults. D. To understand biological age more comprehensively.
14 What is Guy Leschziner’s attitude towards the findings of the study?
A. Completely opposed. B. Skeptical and dismissive.
C. Enthusiastically supportive. D. Partially positive but reserved.
15. What is the main idea of the text?
A. Ways to prevent nightmares are widely explored.
B. Nightmares are common among people of all ages.
C. Weekly nightmares may lead to faster aging and early death.
D. The European Academy of Neurology Congress focuses on nightmares.
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。
When 19-year-old Clarisse Le Guernic arrived in Shanghai from France in 2015, she was shy and only had the courage to order a simple plate of egg fried rice at a local restaurant. ___16___ Though small, this routine helped her slowly overcome fear and build confidence in a new language and culture. “China changed me,” she said with a laugh. “It made me realize how important it is to connect with local people in a new environment.”
That experience caused a larger transformation. Today, at 29, Le Guernic is the founder of Arcade Experiences, a Shanghai-based company that offers immersive (沉浸式的) “citywalk” tours — guided walks through the city’s lesser-known histories and overlooked corners. Her tours attract both local and international participants. About half of her clients are Chinese thanks to her fluency in Mandarin (普通话). ___17___ “I chose Chinese as my second foreign language. It felt magical,” she said.
In 2020, Le Guernic came up with a new idea: well-designed city walks for people living in Shanghai. She explained, “Since these visitors are already familiar with the city, I wanted to create something different. ___18___”
Over the past five years, Le Guernic has developed more than 30 original walking routes through extensive research. ___19___ She also speaks with elderly residents to deepen her understanding of local culture. Once she works out a route, she walks it repeatedly, refining the storyline and making up a complete and engaging narrative.
Le Guernic believes Shanghai still has many untold stories.” ___20___ After a few years, I thought I understood the city,” she said. “But once I started researching for the tours, I realized how much more there is to uncover.”
A. The possibilities for discovery are limited.
B. When I first arrived, everything was unfamiliar.
C. It is a skill she began developing in middle school.
D. She spends hours digging through century-old records.
E. She ordered the same dish every day with short conversations.
F. I focused on lesser-known spots or untold stories hidden in popular areas.
G. She also draws inspiration from books, films, and TV series set in Shanghai.
部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
An Arizona trucker has been recognized for his assistance at the scene of a major accident on Interstate 71 in January.
Holmes ____21____ for Prime, a company based in Springfield, Missouri. On Sunday, January 12th, Holmes was ____22____ on Interstate 71 near Springfield, Missouri when he witnessed a severe accident.
Police officers said a black car was heading north on Interstate 71. The driver reportedly lost ____23____ of the vehicle, turned sharply across the median strip (中央隔离带) and ____24____ a pickup truck traveling in the southbound lanes (车道) head on. Holmes was in the middle lane when he saw the car come to ____25____ in the middle of the southbound lanes, while the pickup truck slid off the left side of the highway after ____26____.
Holmes ____27____ to the shoulder to assist. He helped a little girl who had minor ____28____ get out of the black car. He noticed the car’s driver had died, and the driver’s wife had ____29____ extensive injuries.
“She was in bad shape,” Holmes said. Holmes then ____30____ a few soldiers who happened upon the ____31____. Together, they forced open the ____32____ pickup’s doors. The driver had severe leg and arm injuries, with two bones exposed. Holmes kept the driver ____33____ and accompanied until emergency services arrived.
The crash left Holmes shaken. “It was horrible,” he ____34____, highlighting the chaos and urgency of the rescue. His quick ____35____ helped sustain lives among the wreckage (残骸).
21. A. cares B. works C. hunts D. calls
22. A. rushing B. walking C. traveling D. struggling
23. A. control B. sight C. memory D. sense
24. A. reached B. blocked C. passed D. hit
25. A. help B. rest C. life D. effect
26. A. rescue B. break C. impact D. recovery
27. A. pulled over B. took off C. turned around D. slipped off
28. A. problems B. injuries C. conflicts D. subjects
29. A. confirmed B. resolved C. suffered D. tolerated
30. A. assisted B. blamed C. annoyed D. promised
31. A. plan B. accident C. attack D. design
32. A. weathered B. deserted C. decorated D. crashed
33. A. silent B. busy C. calm D. free
34. A. recalled B. admitted C. realized D. complained
35. A. instruction B. action C. treatment D. comment
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。
A new exhibition at Jiushi Art Museum showcases the artworks of Zao Wou-ki and poems ____36____ (compose) by famous authors like Henri Michaux, Rene Char, etc. The exhibition “Echoes of Verses: The Poetic Palimpsests of Zao Wou-ki”, ____37____ (run) from June 29 to October 13, displays for the first time in China over a dozen print-poetry collections, which are created by Zao and poets. Over 90 prints and 60 translated poems ____38____ (exhibit), covering Zao’s career from the late 1940s to the 2000s.
According to Ma Nan, curator (负责人) of the exhibition, Zao encountered Michaux in 1948 after his arrival in Paris. They became life-long friends. It was through Henri Michaux that Zao Wou-ki entered the French elite (精英的) intellectuals’ circle and motivated his ____39____ (cooperate) with many of these artists and poets.
During the lifetime of Zao, the cultural exchange between the East and West was ____40____ (extreme) important both in China and Europe. “In China we saw the introduction of many modern academic achievements, ideas and scientific ____41____ (discovery), while in the West, the intellectuals looked for solutions ____42____ lots of the social problems emerging after the war,” Ma said.
In the Hangzhou National Academy of Arts, ____43____ he used to study in the 1940s, there was a tradition among the teachers, Ma explained. They were ready to give out paintings as gifts to students and friends, whether to help someone poor ____44____ to celebrate someone’s wedding. Later in France, Zao gave lots of paintings to others and ____45____ (receive) gift paintings from many French artists as well.
四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Jim打算来中国旅游，他在两种旅行（Nature Tour和Culture Tour）上比较纠结。请你给他写封电子邮件。内容包括：
1．推荐路线；
2．说明理由。
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 Jim,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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。
Lila knelt in the community garden, patting soil around her sunflower seedlings (幼苗). The annual Green Thumb Contest was three weeks away, and she’d spent every afternoon tending her plot — dreaming of the first-place prize: a set of gardening tools.
“You’re really going all out this year,” said Mia, her neighbor and friendly competitor, as she watered her own plot of lively marigolds. The two girls had been competing in the contest since they were kids. “Those sunflowers might just beat my marigolds for tallest plant.”
Lila smiled. “That’s the plan! Your flowers are looking pretty amazing too, though.” She admired the golden-orange flowers that seemed to shine in the sunlight. For the next two weeks, the girls worked side by side every afternoon, sharing tips and laughing as they tended their gardens. They marked their plants’ growth with little wooden sticks, their friendly competition pushing both to do their best.
Then disaster struck. After a heavy summer rain, Lila arrived to find her prized sunflowers drooping (下垂), their leaves spotted with ugly black marks. “Oh no!” she cried, her heart sinking. Mia came running over and examined the plants carefully. “It’s blight (枯萎病),”she said. “The damp weather caused it.”
Lila tried everything to save her plants — special sprays, extra nutrients — but each day more leaves turned black. The contest was just one week away when she sat sadly among her failing sunflowers, tears in her eyes. All her hard work was disappearing before her.
The next morning, Mia appeared at Lila’s garden with a plate of bright, healthy marigold seedlings. “Here,” she said. “Plant these between your sunflowers. They’re resistant to blight and will help fill in the empty spaces.” Lila stared at her friend in surprise. “But… what about your own garden? You need these!” Mia just smiled. “Some things are more important than winning. Besides, our gardens look better when we help each other.”
注意：1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The annual Green Thumb Contest came at last.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Lila hugged Mia tightly, and then turned to address the crowd.
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答案版
沧州市普通高中2026届高三复习质量监测
英语试卷
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的学校、班级、姓名及考号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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，你将有两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．What did Tim do according to the man?
A．He ignored the man's request. B．He solved the man's problem. C．He helped with the man's experiment.
2．What is James probably?
A．A manager. B．A waiter. C．A guest.
3．What does the woman ask the man to do?
A．Go to work tomorrow. B．See a doctor right now. C．Submit a doctor's note later.
4．What can we learn from the conversation?
A．The man admires the woman's skill.
B．The scarf has been finished perfectly.
C．The woman bought the sweater online.
5．What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A．A course. B．A loud noise. C．An earthquake experience.
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 does the woman think of her current job?
A．Enjoyable. B．Boring. C．Relaxing.
7．What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A．Close relatives. B．Former classmates. C．Old colleagues.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．How many people will have dinner tonight?
A．Four. B．Six. C．Eight.
9．Where will the speakers eat?
A．At the Harvest Barn. B．At the Marina's Dockside. C．At the Ocean View Patio.
10．What will the man do next?
A．Send a group message. B．Drink coffee. C．Book a table.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．Why did the woman take part in the bike ride?
A．To improve her health. B．To help an animal shelter. C．To accompany her coworker.
12．What was a problem for the woman about bike riding?
A．Loss of family gatherings. B．Getting up too early. C．Biking alone on the street.
13．How did Anna feel about the bike ride?
A．It's complex. B．It's disappointing. C．It's meaningful.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．How often may David do volunteer work?
A．Once every two days. B．Twice a week. C．Twice a month.
15．Why does David apply for volunteer work?
A．To gain work experience. B．To improve his social skills. C．To give back to society.
16．What is David quite good at?
A．Recycling waste. B．Organizing groups. C．Learning new things.
17．When will David come to the woman?
A．On Monday. B．On Tuesday. C．On Wednesday.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．Who is the speaker speaking to?
A．Students. B．Teachers. C．Parents.
19．Where do the teachers in the English department mainly come from?
A．England and America. B．America and Australia. C．America and Canada.
20．Which is the largest building in the college?
A．The dining hall. B．The main library. C．The English department building.
听力答案：1-10 ABCAC ABCCA 11-20 BACCA BCACB
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
Selling used books is easier than ever, thanks to technology. AbeBooks is a global platform to sell rare books, textbooks, fine art, collectibles, maps, comics, and paper collectibles. Because this site is best-known for rare books, it’s a good place for people who want to sell first editions and antique books.
How to sell used books on AbeBooks
There is a minimum $25/month membership fee to start selling, and that’s for 0 — 500 books listed on the site. The tiered (阶梯式的) pricing goes up from there, all the way to $500/ month if you have over 50,000 books in their system.
Sellers need to describe, store and ship the items themselves, and you also get to set your own shipping rates and speeds. Anything you list is automatically listed on their six international platforms for a much wider reach.
If you only want to sell a few books — like you want to offload some rare books you inherited (继承) from your great aunt, or you want to sell last semester’s textbooks — AbeBooks has a buyback program. They work with TextbookRush for textbooks and Ziffit for everything else.
AbeBooks does not accept low-quality or damaged items. But the biggest downside of selling used books on AbeBooks is the selling fees, which are higher than most sites. Here are the fees:
●$25/ month + monthly membership fee
●8% commission (佣金)
●5.5% credit card processing fee
On the upside, you get to list your books on a site that’s known for rare, classical, or collectible books. Importantly, those books are listed internationally at no extra charge. That’s why it’s possible to list your books on AbeBooks for more than on other sites.
1. Which of the following books are most popular with AbeBooks?
A. Inherited ancient books. B. Mass-market paperbacks.
C. Newly-published textbooks. D. Children’s hand-drawn pictures.
2. What is a requirement for sellers to sell used books on AbeBooks?
A. Cover their shipping rates themselves. B. Keep a supply of at least 500 books.
C. Pay a monthly membership fee. D. List books on six international platforms.
3. What is the main advantage of selling used books on AbeBooks?
A. Much lower selling fees. B. High-quality membership service.
C. Wider international reach at no extra cost. D. Accepting diverse books regardless of condition.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. C
B
While many teenage girls are busy with their nails and music, Faye Carey, a 16-year-old from Waikato, devotes her time to helping abandoned dogs find new homes. She volunteers at her local Animal Control branch and has set up a Facebook page to advertise dogs in need of adoption.
Faye’s journey began during her work experience week at Animal Control. “I picked up a puppy (小狗) on my first day, and he was still there on my last day. I felt so sorry for him,” she recalls. She decided to advertise the puppy on TradeMe, which led to him finding a loving home in Auckland. Inspired, Faye created a Facebook page advertising puppies and dogs that needed to be adopted.
Her page now has nearly 30,000 likes. To date, Faye has successfully rehomed over 60 dogs. “Her efforts take a lot of pressure off the shelter,” says Vaughan Oliver, an Animal Control officer. “She presents our dogs in the best light, giving them a second chance at life.”
Every Friday, Faye volunteers at Animal Control, grooming (梳理) puppies and photographing them for her Facebook page. She also spends several hours each night arranging viewings, setting up adoptions, and replying to emails. It can be stressful to balance this with school assignments and household duties, but Faye is passionate about her work. “It’s rewarding and makes it all worthwhile,” she says.
The shelter receives up to 20 new dogs each week, mostly surrendered by owners who can’t care for them anymore. With Faye’s help, these dogs often find suitable homes quickly. “She restores my faith in the community,” says Mr. Oliver.
Despite still being in high school, Faye hopes to pursue a career in Animal Control. “I enjoy working with people and making a difference,” she says. Animal Control is grateful for her contribution. “We’re lucky to have her,” Mr. Oliver adds. “She does a fantastic job.” Faye continues to post pictures of adoptable dogs on her Facebook page each week, committed to giving more dogs a second chance.
4. What inspired Faye Carey to start helping abandoned dogs?
A. A suggestion from Vaughan Oliver.
B. Her love for animals since childhood.
C. A puppy’s hardship in her work experience week.
D. Her desire to gain work experience in Animal Control.
5. How has Faye’s Facebook page contributed to her efforts in rehoming dogs?
A. It has allowed her to find more dogs. B. It has given dogs a platform for adoption.
C. It has increased the number of displaced dogs. D. It has provided financial support for dog adoptions.
6. What does the underlined word “surrendered” in paragraph 5 probably mean?
A. Rejected. B. Influenced. C. Deserted. D. Forgotten.
7. What is Faye’s future desire?
A. To open her own animal shelter. B. To become a professional dog trainer.
C. To organize nationwide adoption campaigns. D. To land an occupation in animal management.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. C 7. D
C
Cockatoos are known for their intelligence and problem-solving abilities. Unlike crows, they have strong beaks (喙), which help them tackle complex challenges. In the past, scientists observed them opening heavy trash can covers to find food.
In 2018, Dr. Barbara Klump noticed a cockatoo drinking from a public drinking fountain. She thought someone had left the water running by mistake. But after looking at a video, she realized that the bird was actually turning on the fountain by itself.
Dr. Klump and her team decided to study the cockatoos more closely. They labeled 24 cockatoos and set up two cameras near a drinking fountain that the birds used often. The cameras recorded 14 hours of video over 44 days and gained 525 instances of the birds using the fountain.
The study found that about 70% of the birds made efforts to use the fountain. Each bird used at least one foot to hold down the handle, while some placed their other foot on the spout (喷口). After turning on the water, they would drink.
“It’s a bit of an awkward body position they have to hold,” said Lucy Aplin, one of the scientists involved in the study. “The birds only got water in about 41% of their efforts to use the fountain. They had an especially hard time when they were in a hurry or when other cockatoos were trying to use the fountain at the same time.”
The scientists aren’t exactly sure why the cockatoos started using the drinking fountains. They say one possible reason is that the clean water tastes better to them than water from a stream. Another possibility is that drinking from the fountain feels safer, since it makes it easier to keep an eye out for birds that might attack them, like eagles. Dr. Klump noted the birds might simply enjoy the challenge of making the fountain work. “If… you’re not dying of thirst,” she says, “Then why not do something you enjoy?”
8. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A. The process of the study. B. The result of the study.
C. The background of the study. D. The significance of the study.
9. What did Dr. Klump’s team discover about the cockatoos’ use of the drinking fountain?
A. Only a few cockatoos were interested in using the fountain.
B. Cockatoos are fond of the taste of the water in the fountains.
C. Most cockatoos managed to use the fountain despite difficulties.
D. Cockatoos preferred drinking from the fountain to eating wastes.
10. Why might drinking from fountains feel “safer” for cockatoos?
A. It enables them to avoid human intervention. B. It helps them spot potential threats earlier.
C. It reduces competition with other animals. D. It provides warmer water in cold weather.
11. What is the best title for the text?
A. The Mystery of Cockatoos’ Survival Skills B. The Way Animals Learn to Use Human Tools
C. Urban Birds: Adapting to Human Environments D. Clever Cockatoos: Learning to Use Water Fountains
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. B 11. D
D
Having nightmares (噩梦) on a weekly basis seems to speed up aging and may increase the risk of early death, according to a study by Abidemi Otaiku at Imperial College London. Otaiku and his colleagues analyzed data from over 183,000 adults aged 26 to 86 who had participated in several studies. At the start, participants reported their nightmare frequency, and were subsequently tracked for up to 19 years.
The research revealed that those with weekly nightmares were more than three times as likely to die before reaching 70 compared to those who rarely or never had nightmares. Otaiku emphasized a clear link between nightmare frequency and premature death, noting it was a stronger predictor than smoking, overweight, poor diet, or lack of physical activity. He is set to present these findings at the European Academy of Neurology Congress in 2025.
To assess the participants’ biological age, the team measured telomere (端粒) length, which shortens with each cell division and is associated with premature aging. The study also included data from about 2,400 children aged 8 to 10, whose nightmare frequency was reported by their parents. Adults’ biological age was further evaluated using epigenetic clocks (表观遗传时钟).
Otaiku found a consistent association between frequent nightmares and sped-up aging. Children with more frequent nightmares had shorter telomeres, indicating faster cellular aging. In adults, this sped-up biological aging accounted for about 40% of the increased death risk.
Otaiku suggested two possible reasons for this association. First, nightmares raise stress hormone cortisol levels, linked to faster cellular aging. Second, disturbed sleep impacts the body’s nightly cellular repair processes, increasing the risk of various medical conditions, including heart disease.
Otaiku advised simple steps to avoid regular nightmares, such as avoiding scary movies and seeking treatment for anxiety. Guy Leschziner from Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust highlighted the biological reasonableness of the findings but stressed the need for more research to establish causality, as nightmares could be associated with other age-related medical conditions and medications.
12. How did the researchers conduct the study?
A. By presenting facts. B. By giving examples.
C. By analyzing statistics. D. By interviewing participants.
13. Why did the researchers use both telomeres and epigenetic clocks in the study?
A. To make age measurement easier. B. To confirm DNA damage from nightmares.
C. To compare aging speeds in children and adults. D. To understand biological age more comprehensively.
14 What is Guy Leschziner’s attitude towards the findings of the study?
A. Completely opposed. B. Skeptical and dismissive.
C. Enthusiastically supportive. D. Partially positive but reserved.
15. What is the main idea of the text?
A. Ways to prevent nightmares are widely explored.
B. Nightmares are common among people of all ages.
C. Weekly nightmares may lead to faster aging and early death.
D. The European Academy of Neurology Congress focuses on nightmares.
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. D 15. C
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。
When 19-year-old Clarisse Le Guernic arrived in Shanghai from France in 2015, she was shy and only had the courage to order a simple plate of egg fried rice at a local restaurant. ___16___ Though small, this routine helped her slowly overcome fear and build confidence in a new language and culture. “China changed me,” she said with a laugh. “It made me realize how important it is to connect with local people in a new environment.”
That experience caused a larger transformation. Today, at 29, Le Guernic is the founder of Arcade Experiences, a Shanghai-based company that offers immersive (沉浸式的) “citywalk” tours — guided walks through the city’s lesser-known histories and overlooked corners. Her tours attract both local and international participants. About half of her clients are Chinese thanks to her fluency in Mandarin (普通话). ___17___ “I chose Chinese as my second foreign language. It felt magical,” she said.
In 2020, Le Guernic came up with a new idea: well-designed city walks for people living in Shanghai. She explained, “Since these visitors are already familiar with the city, I wanted to create something different. ___18___”
Over the past five years, Le Guernic has developed more than 30 original walking routes through extensive research. ___19___ She also speaks with elderly residents to deepen her understanding of local culture. Once she works out a route, she walks it repeatedly, refining the storyline and making up a complete and engaging narrative.
Le Guernic believes Shanghai still has many untold stories.” ___20___ After a few years, I thought I understood the city,” she said. “But once I started researching for the tours, I realized how much more there is to uncover.”
A. The possibilities for discovery are limited.
B. When I first arrived, everything was unfamiliar.
C. It is a skill she began developing in middle school.
D. She spends hours digging through century-old records.
E. She ordered the same dish every day with short conversations.
F. I focused on lesser-known spots or untold stories hidden in popular areas.
G. She also draws inspiration from books, films, and TV series set in Shanghai.
【答案】16. E 17. C 18. F 19. D 20. B
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
An Arizona trucker has been recognized for his assistance at the scene of a major accident on Interstate 71 in January.
Holmes ____21____ for Prime, a company based in Springfield, Missouri. On Sunday, January 12th, Holmes was ____22____ on Interstate 71 near Springfield, Missouri when he witnessed a severe accident.
Police officers said a black car was heading north on Interstate 71. The driver reportedly lost ____23____ of the vehicle, turned sharply across the median strip (中央隔离带) and ____24____ a pickup truck traveling in the southbound lanes (车道) head on. Holmes was in the middle lane when he saw the car come to ____25____ in the middle of the southbound lanes, while the pickup truck slid off the left side of the highway after ____26____.
Holmes ____27____ to the shoulder to assist. He helped a little girl who had minor ____28____ get out of the black car. He noticed the car’s driver had died, and the driver’s wife had ____29____ extensive injuries.
“She was in bad shape,” Holmes said. Holmes then ____30____ a few soldiers who happened upon the ____31____. Together, they forced open the ____32____ pickup’s doors. The driver had severe leg and arm injuries, with two bones exposed. Holmes kept the driver ____33____ and accompanied until emergency services arrived.
The crash left Holmes shaken. “It was horrible,” he ____34____, highlighting the chaos and urgency of the rescue. His quick ____35____ helped sustain lives among the wreckage (残骸).
21. A. cares B. works C. hunts D. calls
22. A. rushing B. walking C. traveling D. struggling
23. A. control B. sight C. memory D. sense
24. A. reached B. blocked C. passed D. hit
25. A. help B. rest C. life D. effect
26. A. rescue B. break C. impact D. recovery
27. A. pulled over B. took off C. turned around D. slipped off
28. A. problems B. injuries C. conflicts D. subjects
29. A. confirmed B. resolved C. suffered D. tolerated
30. A. assisted B. blamed C. annoyed D. promised
31. A. plan B. accident C. attack D. design
32. A. weathered B. deserted C. decorated D. crashed
33. A. silent B. busy C. calm D. free
34. A. recalled B. admitted C. realized D. complained
35. A. instruction B. action C. treatment D. comment
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. B
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。
A new exhibition at Jiushi Art Museum showcases the artworks of Zao Wou-ki and poems ____36____ (compose) by famous authors like Henri Michaux, Rene Char, etc. The exhibition “Echoes of Verses: The Poetic Palimpsests of Zao Wou-ki”, ____37____ (run) from June 29 to October 13, displays for the first time in China over a dozen print-poetry collections, which are created by Zao and poets. Over 90 prints and 60 translated poems ____38____ (exhibit), covering Zao’s career from the late 1940s to the 2000s.
According to Ma Nan, curator (负责人) of the exhibition, Zao encountered Michaux in 1948 after his arrival in Paris. They became life-long friends. It was through Henri Michaux that Zao Wou-ki entered the French elite (精英的) intellectuals’ circle and motivated his ____39____ (cooperate) with many of these artists and poets.
During the lifetime of Zao, the cultural exchange between the East and West was ____40____ (extreme) important both in China and Europe. “In China we saw the introduction of many modern academic achievements, ideas and scientific ____41____ (discovery), while in the West, the intellectuals looked for solutions ____42____ lots of the social problems emerging after the war,” Ma said.
In the Hangzhou National Academy of Arts, ____43____ he used to study in the 1940s, there was a tradition among the teachers, Ma explained. They were ready to give out paintings as gifts to students and friends, whether to help someone poor ____44____ to celebrate someone’s wedding. Later in France, Zao gave lots of paintings to others and ____45____ (receive) gift paintings from many French artists as well.
【答案】36. composed
37. running
38. are exhibited##are being exhibited
39. cooperation
40. extremely
41. discoveries
42. to 43. where
44. or 45. received
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Jim打算来中国旅游，他在两种旅行（Nature Tour和Culture Tour）上比较纠结。请你给他写封电子邮件。内容包括：
1．推荐路线；
2．说明理由。
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 Jim,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】One possible version:
Dear Jim,
I hope this email finds you well. Glad to know that you will make a journey to China.
Between the two types of tours, I recommend the Nature Tour. China’s landscapes, like Guilin’s karst mountains and Jiuzhaigou’s colorful lakes, are truly breathtaking. A Nature Tour allows you to experience the raw beauty of our country firsthand. It’s a great way to relax and recharge while exploring diverse ecosystems. Let me know if you need help planning! Looking forward to your visit!
Wish you a happy journey!
Yours,
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。
Lila knelt in the community garden, patting soil around her sunflower seedlings (幼苗). The annual Green Thumb Contest was three weeks away, and she’d spent every afternoon tending her plot — dreaming of the first-place prize: a set of gardening tools.
“You’re really going all out this year,” said Mia, her neighbor and friendly competitor, as she watered her own plot of lively marigolds. The two girls had been competing in the contest since they were kids. “Those sunflowers might just beat my marigolds for tallest plant.”
Lila smiled. “That’s the plan! Your flowers are looking pretty amazing too, though.” She admired the golden-orange flowers that seemed to shine in the sunlight. For the next two weeks, the girls worked side by side every afternoon, sharing tips and laughing as they tended their gardens. They marked their plants’ growth with little wooden sticks, their friendly competition pushing both to do their best.
Then disaster struck. After a heavy summer rain, Lila arrived to find her prized sunflowers drooping (下垂), their leaves spotted with ugly black marks. “Oh no!” she cried, her heart sinking. Mia came running over and examined the plants carefully. “It’s blight (枯萎病),”she said. “The damp weather caused it.”
Lila tried everything to save her plants — special sprays, extra nutrients — but each day more leaves turned black. The contest was just one week away when she sat sadly among her failing sunflowers, tears in her eyes. All her hard work was disappearing before her.
The next morning, Mia appeared at Lila’s garden with a plate of bright, healthy marigold seedlings. “Here,” she said. “Plant these between your sunflowers. They’re resistant to blight and will help fill in the empty spaces.” Lila stared at her friend in surprise. “But… what about your own garden? You need these!” Mia just smiled. “Some things are more important than winning. Besides, our gardens look better when we help each other.”
注意：1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The annual Green Thumb Contest came at last.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Lila hugged Mia tightly, and then turned to address the crowd.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】One possible version:
The annual Green Thumb Contest came at last. Lila’s garden was a breathtaking mix of towering sunflowers and golden marigolds, the two types of plants supporting each other beautifully. When the judges came by, they were amazed by how the flowers matched perfectly with each other. To everyone’s surprise — especially Lila — her garden won first prize! As she accepted the shiny gardening tools, her first thought was to share them with Mia. “We won this together,” she said, holding out half the set to her friend. Mia’s eyes shone with happiness as she accepted the gift.
Lila hugged Mia tightly, and then turned to address the crowd. “This contest taught me something much more valuable than how to grow prize-winning flowers,” she announced. “It showed me that when we work together, we can create something more beautiful than we ever could alone.” The next summer, the girls combined their plots into one large garden, and soon other neighbors began joining in. What started as a competition had grown into a community project, with everyone contributing their skills and sharing in the joy of creating something wonderful together.
英语试卷
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的学校、班级、姓名及考号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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，你将有两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．What did Tim do according to the man?
A．He ignored the man's request. B．He solved the man's problem. C．He helped with the man's experiment.
2．What is James probably?
A．A manager. B．A waiter. C．A guest.
3．What does the woman ask the man to do?
A．Go to work tomorrow. B．See a doctor right now. C．Submit a doctor's note later.
4．What can we learn from the conversation?
A．The man admires the woman's skill.
B．The scarf has been finished perfectly.
C．The woman bought the sweater online.
5．What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A．A course. B．A loud noise. C．An earthquake experience.
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 does the woman think of her current job?
A．Enjoyable. B．Boring. C．Relaxing.
7．What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A．Close relatives. B．Former classmates. C．Old colleagues.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．How many people will have dinner tonight?
A．Four. B．Six. C．Eight.
9．Where will the speakers eat?
A．At the Harvest Barn. B．At the Marina's Dockside. C．At the Ocean View Patio.
10．What will the man do next?
A．Send a group message. B．Drink coffee. C．Book a table.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．Why did the woman take part in the bike ride?
A．To improve her health. B．To help an animal shelter. C．To accompany her coworker.
12．What was a problem for the woman about bike riding?
A．Loss of family gatherings. B．Getting up too early. C．Biking alone on the street.
13．How did Anna feel about the bike ride?
A．It's complex. B．It's disappointing. C．It's meaningful.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．How often may David do volunteer work?
A．Once every two days. B．Twice a week. C．Twice a month.
15．Why does David apply for volunteer work?
A．To gain work experience. B．To improve his social skills. C．To give back to society.
16．What is David quite good at?
A．Recycling waste. B．Organizing groups. C．Learning new things.
17．When will David come to the woman?
A．On Monday. B．On Tuesday. C．On Wednesday.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．Who is the speaker speaking to?
A．Students. B．Teachers. C．Parents.
19．Where do the teachers in the English department mainly come from?
A．England and America. B．America and Australia. C．America and Canada.
20．Which is the largest building in the college?
A．The dining hall. B．The main library. C．The English department building.
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
Selling used books is easier than ever, thanks to technology. AbeBooks is a global platform to sell rare books, textbooks, fine art, collectibles, maps, comics, and paper collectibles. Because this site is best-known for rare books, it’s a good place for people who want to sell first editions and antique books.
How to sell used books on AbeBooks
There is a minimum $25/month membership fee to start selling, and that’s for 0 — 500 books listed on the site. The tiered (阶梯式的) pricing goes up from there, all the way to $500/ month if you have over 50,000 books in their system.
Sellers need to describe, store and ship the items themselves, and you also get to set your own shipping rates and speeds. Anything you list is automatically listed on their six international platforms for a much wider reach.
If you only want to sell a few books — like you want to offload some rare books you inherited (继承) from your great aunt, or you want to sell last semester’s textbooks — AbeBooks has a buyback program. They work with TextbookRush for textbooks and Ziffit for everything else.
AbeBooks does not accept low-quality or damaged items. But the biggest downside of selling used books on AbeBooks is the selling fees, which are higher than most sites. Here are the fees:
●$25/ month + monthly membership fee
●8% commission (佣金)
●5.5% credit card processing fee
On the upside, you get to list your books on a site that’s known for rare, classical, or collectible books. Importantly, those books are listed internationally at no extra charge. That’s why it’s possible to list your books on AbeBooks for more than on other sites.
1. Which of the following books are most popular with AbeBooks?
A. Inherited ancient books. B. Mass-market paperbacks.
C. Newly-published textbooks. D. Children’s hand-drawn pictures.
2. What is a requirement for sellers to sell used books on AbeBooks?
A. Cover their shipping rates themselves. B. Keep a supply of at least 500 books.
C. Pay a monthly membership fee. D. List books on six international platforms.
3. What is the main advantage of selling used books on AbeBooks?
A. Much lower selling fees. B. High-quality membership service.
C. Wider international reach at no extra cost. D. Accepting diverse books regardless of condition.
B
While many teenage girls are busy with their nails and music, Faye Carey, a 16-year-old from Waikato, devotes her time to helping abandoned dogs find new homes. She volunteers at her local Animal Control branch and has set up a Facebook page to advertise dogs in need of adoption.
Faye’s journey began during her work experience week at Animal Control. “I picked up a puppy (小狗) on my first day, and he was still there on my last day. I felt so sorry for him,” she recalls. She decided to advertise the puppy on TradeMe, which led to him finding a loving home in Auckland. Inspired, Faye created a Facebook page advertising puppies and dogs that needed to be adopted.
Her page now has nearly 30,000 likes. To date, Faye has successfully rehomed over 60 dogs. “Her efforts take a lot of pressure off the shelter,” says Vaughan Oliver, an Animal Control officer. “She presents our dogs in the best light, giving them a second chance at life.”
Every Friday, Faye volunteers at Animal Control, grooming (梳理) puppies and photographing them for her Facebook page. She also spends several hours each night arranging viewings, setting up adoptions, and replying to emails. It can be stressful to balance this with school assignments and household duties, but Faye is passionate about her work. “It’s rewarding and makes it all worthwhile,” she says.
The shelter receives up to 20 new dogs each week, mostly surrendered by owners who can’t care for them anymore. With Faye’s help, these dogs often find suitable homes quickly. “She restores my faith in the community,” says Mr. Oliver.
Despite still being in high school, Faye hopes to pursue a career in Animal Control. “I enjoy working with people and making a difference,” she says. Animal Control is grateful for her contribution. “We’re lucky to have her,” Mr. Oliver adds. “She does a fantastic job.” Faye continues to post pictures of adoptable dogs on her Facebook page each week, committed to giving more dogs a second chance.
4. What inspired Faye Carey to start helping abandoned dogs?
A. A suggestion from Vaughan Oliver.
B. Her love for animals since childhood.
C. A puppy’s hardship in her work experience week.
D. Her desire to gain work experience in Animal Control.
5. How has Faye’s Facebook page contributed to her efforts in rehoming dogs?
A. It has allowed her to find more dogs. B. It has given dogs a platform for adoption.
C. It has increased the number of displaced dogs. D. It has provided financial support for dog adoptions.
6. What does the underlined word “surrendered” in paragraph 5 probably mean?
A. Rejected. B. Influenced. C. Deserted. D. Forgotten.
7. What is Faye’s future desire?
A. To open her own animal shelter. B. To become a professional dog trainer.
C. To organize nationwide adoption campaigns. D. To land an occupation in animal management.
C
Cockatoos are known for their intelligence and problem-solving abilities. Unlike crows, they have strong beaks (喙), which help them tackle complex challenges. In the past, scientists observed them opening heavy trash can covers to find food.
In 2018, Dr. Barbara Klump noticed a cockatoo drinking from a public drinking fountain. She thought someone had left the water running by mistake. But after looking at a video, she realized that the bird was actually turning on the fountain by itself.
Dr. Klump and her team decided to study the cockatoos more closely. They labeled 24 cockatoos and set up two cameras near a drinking fountain that the birds used often. The cameras recorded 14 hours of video over 44 days and gained 525 instances of the birds using the fountain.
The study found that about 70% of the birds made efforts to use the fountain. Each bird used at least one foot to hold down the handle, while some placed their other foot on the spout (喷口). After turning on the water, they would drink.
“It’s a bit of an awkward body position they have to hold,” said Lucy Aplin, one of the scientists involved in the study. “The birds only got water in about 41% of their efforts to use the fountain. They had an especially hard time when they were in a hurry or when other cockatoos were trying to use the fountain at the same time.”
The scientists aren’t exactly sure why the cockatoos started using the drinking fountains. They say one possible reason is that the clean water tastes better to them than water from a stream. Another possibility is that drinking from the fountain feels safer, since it makes it easier to keep an eye out for birds that might attack them, like eagles. Dr. Klump noted the birds might simply enjoy the challenge of making the fountain work. “If… you’re not dying of thirst,” she says, “Then why not do something you enjoy?”
8. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A. The process of the study. B. The result of the study.
C. The background of the study. D. The significance of the study.
9. What did Dr. Klump’s team discover about the cockatoos’ use of the drinking fountain?
A. Only a few cockatoos were interested in using the fountain.
B. Cockatoos are fond of the taste of the water in the fountains.
C. Most cockatoos managed to use the fountain despite difficulties.
D. Cockatoos preferred drinking from the fountain to eating wastes.
10. Why might drinking from fountains feel “safer” for cockatoos?
A. It enables them to avoid human intervention. B. It helps them spot potential threats earlier.
C. It reduces competition with other animals. D. It provides warmer water in cold weather.
11. What is the best title for the text?
A. The Mystery of Cockatoos’ Survival Skills B. The Way Animals Learn to Use Human Tools
C. Urban Birds: Adapting to Human Environments D. Clever Cockatoos: Learning to Use Water Fountains
D
Having nightmares (噩梦) on a weekly basis seems to speed up aging and may increase the risk of early death, according to a study by Abidemi Otaiku at Imperial College London. Otaiku and his colleagues analyzed data from over 183,000 adults aged 26 to 86 who had participated in several studies. At the start, participants reported their nightmare frequency, and were subsequently tracked for up to 19 years.
The research revealed that those with weekly nightmares were more than three times as likely to die before reaching 70 compared to those who rarely or never had nightmares. Otaiku emphasized a clear link between nightmare frequency and premature death, noting it was a stronger predictor than smoking, overweight, poor diet, or lack of physical activity. He is set to present these findings at the European Academy of Neurology Congress in 2025.
To assess the participants’ biological age, the team measured telomere (端粒) length, which shortens with each cell division and is associated with premature aging. The study also included data from about 2,400 children aged 8 to 10, whose nightmare frequency was reported by their parents. Adults’ biological age was further evaluated using epigenetic clocks (表观遗传时钟).
Otaiku found a consistent association between frequent nightmares and sped-up aging. Children with more frequent nightmares had shorter telomeres, indicating faster cellular aging. In adults, this sped-up biological aging accounted for about 40% of the increased death risk.
Otaiku suggested two possible reasons for this association. First, nightmares raise stress hormone cortisol levels, linked to faster cellular aging. Second, disturbed sleep impacts the body’s nightly cellular repair processes, increasing the risk of various medical conditions, including heart disease.
Otaiku advised simple steps to avoid regular nightmares, such as avoiding scary movies and seeking treatment for anxiety. Guy Leschziner from Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust highlighted the biological reasonableness of the findings but stressed the need for more research to establish causality, as nightmares could be associated with other age-related medical conditions and medications.
12. How did the researchers conduct the study?
A. By presenting facts. B. By giving examples.
C. By analyzing statistics. D. By interviewing participants.
13. Why did the researchers use both telomeres and epigenetic clocks in the study?
A. To make age measurement easier. B. To confirm DNA damage from nightmares.
C. To compare aging speeds in children and adults. D. To understand biological age more comprehensively.
14 What is Guy Leschziner’s attitude towards the findings of the study?
A. Completely opposed. B. Skeptical and dismissive.
C. Enthusiastically supportive. D. Partially positive but reserved.
15. What is the main idea of the text?
A. Ways to prevent nightmares are widely explored.
B. Nightmares are common among people of all ages.
C. Weekly nightmares may lead to faster aging and early death.
D. The European Academy of Neurology Congress focuses on nightmares.
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。
When 19-year-old Clarisse Le Guernic arrived in Shanghai from France in 2015, she was shy and only had the courage to order a simple plate of egg fried rice at a local restaurant. ___16___ Though small, this routine helped her slowly overcome fear and build confidence in a new language and culture. “China changed me,” she said with a laugh. “It made me realize how important it is to connect with local people in a new environment.”
That experience caused a larger transformation. Today, at 29, Le Guernic is the founder of Arcade Experiences, a Shanghai-based company that offers immersive (沉浸式的) “citywalk” tours — guided walks through the city’s lesser-known histories and overlooked corners. Her tours attract both local and international participants. About half of her clients are Chinese thanks to her fluency in Mandarin (普通话). ___17___ “I chose Chinese as my second foreign language. It felt magical,” she said.
In 2020, Le Guernic came up with a new idea: well-designed city walks for people living in Shanghai. She explained, “Since these visitors are already familiar with the city, I wanted to create something different. ___18___”
Over the past five years, Le Guernic has developed more than 30 original walking routes through extensive research. ___19___ She also speaks with elderly residents to deepen her understanding of local culture. Once she works out a route, she walks it repeatedly, refining the storyline and making up a complete and engaging narrative.
Le Guernic believes Shanghai still has many untold stories.” ___20___ After a few years, I thought I understood the city,” she said. “But once I started researching for the tours, I realized how much more there is to uncover.”
A. The possibilities for discovery are limited.
B. When I first arrived, everything was unfamiliar.
C. It is a skill she began developing in middle school.
D. She spends hours digging through century-old records.
E. She ordered the same dish every day with short conversations.
F. I focused on lesser-known spots or untold stories hidden in popular areas.
G. She also draws inspiration from books, films, and TV series set in Shanghai.
部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
An Arizona trucker has been recognized for his assistance at the scene of a major accident on Interstate 71 in January.
Holmes ____21____ for Prime, a company based in Springfield, Missouri. On Sunday, January 12th, Holmes was ____22____ on Interstate 71 near Springfield, Missouri when he witnessed a severe accident.
Police officers said a black car was heading north on Interstate 71. The driver reportedly lost ____23____ of the vehicle, turned sharply across the median strip (中央隔离带) and ____24____ a pickup truck traveling in the southbound lanes (车道) head on. Holmes was in the middle lane when he saw the car come to ____25____ in the middle of the southbound lanes, while the pickup truck slid off the left side of the highway after ____26____.
Holmes ____27____ to the shoulder to assist. He helped a little girl who had minor ____28____ get out of the black car. He noticed the car’s driver had died, and the driver’s wife had ____29____ extensive injuries.
“She was in bad shape,” Holmes said. Holmes then ____30____ a few soldiers who happened upon the ____31____. Together, they forced open the ____32____ pickup’s doors. The driver had severe leg and arm injuries, with two bones exposed. Holmes kept the driver ____33____ and accompanied until emergency services arrived.
The crash left Holmes shaken. “It was horrible,” he ____34____, highlighting the chaos and urgency of the rescue. His quick ____35____ helped sustain lives among the wreckage (残骸).
21. A. cares B. works C. hunts D. calls
22. A. rushing B. walking C. traveling D. struggling
23. A. control B. sight C. memory D. sense
24. A. reached B. blocked C. passed D. hit
25. A. help B. rest C. life D. effect
26. A. rescue B. break C. impact D. recovery
27. A. pulled over B. took off C. turned around D. slipped off
28. A. problems B. injuries C. conflicts D. subjects
29. A. confirmed B. resolved C. suffered D. tolerated
30. A. assisted B. blamed C. annoyed D. promised
31. A. plan B. accident C. attack D. design
32. A. weathered B. deserted C. decorated D. crashed
33. A. silent B. busy C. calm D. free
34. A. recalled B. admitted C. realized D. complained
35. A. instruction B. action C. treatment D. comment
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。
A new exhibition at Jiushi Art Museum showcases the artworks of Zao Wou-ki and poems ____36____ (compose) by famous authors like Henri Michaux, Rene Char, etc. The exhibition “Echoes of Verses: The Poetic Palimpsests of Zao Wou-ki”, ____37____ (run) from June 29 to October 13, displays for the first time in China over a dozen print-poetry collections, which are created by Zao and poets. Over 90 prints and 60 translated poems ____38____ (exhibit), covering Zao’s career from the late 1940s to the 2000s.
According to Ma Nan, curator (负责人) of the exhibition, Zao encountered Michaux in 1948 after his arrival in Paris. They became life-long friends. It was through Henri Michaux that Zao Wou-ki entered the French elite (精英的) intellectuals’ circle and motivated his ____39____ (cooperate) with many of these artists and poets.
During the lifetime of Zao, the cultural exchange between the East and West was ____40____ (extreme) important both in China and Europe. “In China we saw the introduction of many modern academic achievements, ideas and scientific ____41____ (discovery), while in the West, the intellectuals looked for solutions ____42____ lots of the social problems emerging after the war,” Ma said.
In the Hangzhou National Academy of Arts, ____43____ he used to study in the 1940s, there was a tradition among the teachers, Ma explained. They were ready to give out paintings as gifts to students and friends, whether to help someone poor ____44____ to celebrate someone’s wedding. Later in France, Zao gave lots of paintings to others and ____45____ (receive) gift paintings from many French artists as well.
四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Jim打算来中国旅游，他在两种旅行（Nature Tour和Culture Tour）上比较纠结。请你给他写封电子邮件。内容包括：
1．推荐路线；
2．说明理由。
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 Jim,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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。
Lila knelt in the community garden, patting soil around her sunflower seedlings (幼苗). The annual Green Thumb Contest was three weeks away, and she’d spent every afternoon tending her plot — dreaming of the first-place prize: a set of gardening tools.
“You’re really going all out this year,” said Mia, her neighbor and friendly competitor, as she watered her own plot of lively marigolds. The two girls had been competing in the contest since they were kids. “Those sunflowers might just beat my marigolds for tallest plant.”
Lila smiled. “That’s the plan! Your flowers are looking pretty amazing too, though.” She admired the golden-orange flowers that seemed to shine in the sunlight. For the next two weeks, the girls worked side by side every afternoon, sharing tips and laughing as they tended their gardens. They marked their plants’ growth with little wooden sticks, their friendly competition pushing both to do their best.
Then disaster struck. After a heavy summer rain, Lila arrived to find her prized sunflowers drooping (下垂), their leaves spotted with ugly black marks. “Oh no!” she cried, her heart sinking. Mia came running over and examined the plants carefully. “It’s blight (枯萎病),”she said. “The damp weather caused it.”
Lila tried everything to save her plants — special sprays, extra nutrients — but each day more leaves turned black. The contest was just one week away when she sat sadly among her failing sunflowers, tears in her eyes. All her hard work was disappearing before her.
The next morning, Mia appeared at Lila’s garden with a plate of bright, healthy marigold seedlings. “Here,” she said. “Plant these between your sunflowers. They’re resistant to blight and will help fill in the empty spaces.” Lila stared at her friend in surprise. “But… what about your own garden? You need these!” Mia just smiled. “Some things are more important than winning. Besides, our gardens look better when we help each other.”
注意：1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The annual Green Thumb Contest came at last.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Lila hugged Mia tightly, and then turned to address the crowd.
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答案版
沧州市普通高中2026届高三复习质量监测
英语试卷
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的学校、班级、姓名及考号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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，你将有两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．What did Tim do according to the man?
A．He ignored the man's request. B．He solved the man's problem. C．He helped with the man's experiment.
2．What is James probably?
A．A manager. B．A waiter. C．A guest.
3．What does the woman ask the man to do?
A．Go to work tomorrow. B．See a doctor right now. C．Submit a doctor's note later.
4．What can we learn from the conversation?
A．The man admires the woman's skill.
B．The scarf has been finished perfectly.
C．The woman bought the sweater online.
5．What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A．A course. B．A loud noise. C．An earthquake experience.
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 does the woman think of her current job?
A．Enjoyable. B．Boring. C．Relaxing.
7．What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A．Close relatives. B．Former classmates. C．Old colleagues.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．How many people will have dinner tonight?
A．Four. B．Six. C．Eight.
9．Where will the speakers eat?
A．At the Harvest Barn. B．At the Marina's Dockside. C．At the Ocean View Patio.
10．What will the man do next?
A．Send a group message. B．Drink coffee. C．Book a table.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．Why did the woman take part in the bike ride?
A．To improve her health. B．To help an animal shelter. C．To accompany her coworker.
12．What was a problem for the woman about bike riding?
A．Loss of family gatherings. B．Getting up too early. C．Biking alone on the street.
13．How did Anna feel about the bike ride?
A．It's complex. B．It's disappointing. C．It's meaningful.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．How often may David do volunteer work?
A．Once every two days. B．Twice a week. C．Twice a month.
15．Why does David apply for volunteer work?
A．To gain work experience. B．To improve his social skills. C．To give back to society.
16．What is David quite good at?
A．Recycling waste. B．Organizing groups. C．Learning new things.
17．When will David come to the woman?
A．On Monday. B．On Tuesday. C．On Wednesday.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．Who is the speaker speaking to?
A．Students. B．Teachers. C．Parents.
19．Where do the teachers in the English department mainly come from?
A．England and America. B．America and Australia. C．America and Canada.
20．Which is the largest building in the college?
A．The dining hall. B．The main library. C．The English department building.
听力答案：1-10 ABCAC ABCCA 11-20 BACCA BCACB
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
Selling used books is easier than ever, thanks to technology. AbeBooks is a global platform to sell rare books, textbooks, fine art, collectibles, maps, comics, and paper collectibles. Because this site is best-known for rare books, it’s a good place for people who want to sell first editions and antique books.
How to sell used books on AbeBooks
There is a minimum $25/month membership fee to start selling, and that’s for 0 — 500 books listed on the site. The tiered (阶梯式的) pricing goes up from there, all the way to $500/ month if you have over 50,000 books in their system.
Sellers need to describe, store and ship the items themselves, and you also get to set your own shipping rates and speeds. Anything you list is automatically listed on their six international platforms for a much wider reach.
If you only want to sell a few books — like you want to offload some rare books you inherited (继承) from your great aunt, or you want to sell last semester’s textbooks — AbeBooks has a buyback program. They work with TextbookRush for textbooks and Ziffit for everything else.
AbeBooks does not accept low-quality or damaged items. But the biggest downside of selling used books on AbeBooks is the selling fees, which are higher than most sites. Here are the fees:
●$25/ month + monthly membership fee
●8% commission (佣金)
●5.5% credit card processing fee
On the upside, you get to list your books on a site that’s known for rare, classical, or collectible books. Importantly, those books are listed internationally at no extra charge. That’s why it’s possible to list your books on AbeBooks for more than on other sites.
1. Which of the following books are most popular with AbeBooks?
A. Inherited ancient books. B. Mass-market paperbacks.
C. Newly-published textbooks. D. Children’s hand-drawn pictures.
2. What is a requirement for sellers to sell used books on AbeBooks?
A. Cover their shipping rates themselves. B. Keep a supply of at least 500 books.
C. Pay a monthly membership fee. D. List books on six international platforms.
3. What is the main advantage of selling used books on AbeBooks?
A. Much lower selling fees. B. High-quality membership service.
C. Wider international reach at no extra cost. D. Accepting diverse books regardless of condition.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. C
B
While many teenage girls are busy with their nails and music, Faye Carey, a 16-year-old from Waikato, devotes her time to helping abandoned dogs find new homes. She volunteers at her local Animal Control branch and has set up a Facebook page to advertise dogs in need of adoption.
Faye’s journey began during her work experience week at Animal Control. “I picked up a puppy (小狗) on my first day, and he was still there on my last day. I felt so sorry for him,” she recalls. She decided to advertise the puppy on TradeMe, which led to him finding a loving home in Auckland. Inspired, Faye created a Facebook page advertising puppies and dogs that needed to be adopted.
Her page now has nearly 30,000 likes. To date, Faye has successfully rehomed over 60 dogs. “Her efforts take a lot of pressure off the shelter,” says Vaughan Oliver, an Animal Control officer. “She presents our dogs in the best light, giving them a second chance at life.”
Every Friday, Faye volunteers at Animal Control, grooming (梳理) puppies and photographing them for her Facebook page. She also spends several hours each night arranging viewings, setting up adoptions, and replying to emails. It can be stressful to balance this with school assignments and household duties, but Faye is passionate about her work. “It’s rewarding and makes it all worthwhile,” she says.
The shelter receives up to 20 new dogs each week, mostly surrendered by owners who can’t care for them anymore. With Faye’s help, these dogs often find suitable homes quickly. “She restores my faith in the community,” says Mr. Oliver.
Despite still being in high school, Faye hopes to pursue a career in Animal Control. “I enjoy working with people and making a difference,” she says. Animal Control is grateful for her contribution. “We’re lucky to have her,” Mr. Oliver adds. “She does a fantastic job.” Faye continues to post pictures of adoptable dogs on her Facebook page each week, committed to giving more dogs a second chance.
4. What inspired Faye Carey to start helping abandoned dogs?
A. A suggestion from Vaughan Oliver.
B. Her love for animals since childhood.
C. A puppy’s hardship in her work experience week.
D. Her desire to gain work experience in Animal Control.
5. How has Faye’s Facebook page contributed to her efforts in rehoming dogs?
A. It has allowed her to find more dogs. B. It has given dogs a platform for adoption.
C. It has increased the number of displaced dogs. D. It has provided financial support for dog adoptions.
6. What does the underlined word “surrendered” in paragraph 5 probably mean?
A. Rejected. B. Influenced. C. Deserted. D. Forgotten.
7. What is Faye’s future desire?
A. To open her own animal shelter. B. To become a professional dog trainer.
C. To organize nationwide adoption campaigns. D. To land an occupation in animal management.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. C 7. D
C
Cockatoos are known for their intelligence and problem-solving abilities. Unlike crows, they have strong beaks (喙), which help them tackle complex challenges. In the past, scientists observed them opening heavy trash can covers to find food.
In 2018, Dr. Barbara Klump noticed a cockatoo drinking from a public drinking fountain. She thought someone had left the water running by mistake. But after looking at a video, she realized that the bird was actually turning on the fountain by itself.
Dr. Klump and her team decided to study the cockatoos more closely. They labeled 24 cockatoos and set up two cameras near a drinking fountain that the birds used often. The cameras recorded 14 hours of video over 44 days and gained 525 instances of the birds using the fountain.
The study found that about 70% of the birds made efforts to use the fountain. Each bird used at least one foot to hold down the handle, while some placed their other foot on the spout (喷口). After turning on the water, they would drink.
“It’s a bit of an awkward body position they have to hold,” said Lucy Aplin, one of the scientists involved in the study. “The birds only got water in about 41% of their efforts to use the fountain. They had an especially hard time when they were in a hurry or when other cockatoos were trying to use the fountain at the same time.”
The scientists aren’t exactly sure why the cockatoos started using the drinking fountains. They say one possible reason is that the clean water tastes better to them than water from a stream. Another possibility is that drinking from the fountain feels safer, since it makes it easier to keep an eye out for birds that might attack them, like eagles. Dr. Klump noted the birds might simply enjoy the challenge of making the fountain work. “If… you’re not dying of thirst,” she says, “Then why not do something you enjoy?”
8. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A. The process of the study. B. The result of the study.
C. The background of the study. D. The significance of the study.
9. What did Dr. Klump’s team discover about the cockatoos’ use of the drinking fountain?
A. Only a few cockatoos were interested in using the fountain.
B. Cockatoos are fond of the taste of the water in the fountains.
C. Most cockatoos managed to use the fountain despite difficulties.
D. Cockatoos preferred drinking from the fountain to eating wastes.
10. Why might drinking from fountains feel “safer” for cockatoos?
A. It enables them to avoid human intervention. B. It helps them spot potential threats earlier.
C. It reduces competition with other animals. D. It provides warmer water in cold weather.
11. What is the best title for the text?
A. The Mystery of Cockatoos’ Survival Skills B. The Way Animals Learn to Use Human Tools
C. Urban Birds: Adapting to Human Environments D. Clever Cockatoos: Learning to Use Water Fountains
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. B 11. D
D
Having nightmares (噩梦) on a weekly basis seems to speed up aging and may increase the risk of early death, according to a study by Abidemi Otaiku at Imperial College London. Otaiku and his colleagues analyzed data from over 183,000 adults aged 26 to 86 who had participated in several studies. At the start, participants reported their nightmare frequency, and were subsequently tracked for up to 19 years.
The research revealed that those with weekly nightmares were more than three times as likely to die before reaching 70 compared to those who rarely or never had nightmares. Otaiku emphasized a clear link between nightmare frequency and premature death, noting it was a stronger predictor than smoking, overweight, poor diet, or lack of physical activity. He is set to present these findings at the European Academy of Neurology Congress in 2025.
To assess the participants’ biological age, the team measured telomere (端粒) length, which shortens with each cell division and is associated with premature aging. The study also included data from about 2,400 children aged 8 to 10, whose nightmare frequency was reported by their parents. Adults’ biological age was further evaluated using epigenetic clocks (表观遗传时钟).
Otaiku found a consistent association between frequent nightmares and sped-up aging. Children with more frequent nightmares had shorter telomeres, indicating faster cellular aging. In adults, this sped-up biological aging accounted for about 40% of the increased death risk.
Otaiku suggested two possible reasons for this association. First, nightmares raise stress hormone cortisol levels, linked to faster cellular aging. Second, disturbed sleep impacts the body’s nightly cellular repair processes, increasing the risk of various medical conditions, including heart disease.
Otaiku advised simple steps to avoid regular nightmares, such as avoiding scary movies and seeking treatment for anxiety. Guy Leschziner from Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust highlighted the biological reasonableness of the findings but stressed the need for more research to establish causality, as nightmares could be associated with other age-related medical conditions and medications.
12. How did the researchers conduct the study?
A. By presenting facts. B. By giving examples.
C. By analyzing statistics. D. By interviewing participants.
13. Why did the researchers use both telomeres and epigenetic clocks in the study?
A. To make age measurement easier. B. To confirm DNA damage from nightmares.
C. To compare aging speeds in children and adults. D. To understand biological age more comprehensively.
14 What is Guy Leschziner’s attitude towards the findings of the study?
A. Completely opposed. B. Skeptical and dismissive.
C. Enthusiastically supportive. D. Partially positive but reserved.
15. What is the main idea of the text?
A. Ways to prevent nightmares are widely explored.
B. Nightmares are common among people of all ages.
C. Weekly nightmares may lead to faster aging and early death.
D. The European Academy of Neurology Congress focuses on nightmares.
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. D 15. C
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。
When 19-year-old Clarisse Le Guernic arrived in Shanghai from France in 2015, she was shy and only had the courage to order a simple plate of egg fried rice at a local restaurant. ___16___ Though small, this routine helped her slowly overcome fear and build confidence in a new language and culture. “China changed me,” she said with a laugh. “It made me realize how important it is to connect with local people in a new environment.”
That experience caused a larger transformation. Today, at 29, Le Guernic is the founder of Arcade Experiences, a Shanghai-based company that offers immersive (沉浸式的) “citywalk” tours — guided walks through the city’s lesser-known histories and overlooked corners. Her tours attract both local and international participants. About half of her clients are Chinese thanks to her fluency in Mandarin (普通话). ___17___ “I chose Chinese as my second foreign language. It felt magical,” she said.
In 2020, Le Guernic came up with a new idea: well-designed city walks for people living in Shanghai. She explained, “Since these visitors are already familiar with the city, I wanted to create something different. ___18___”
Over the past five years, Le Guernic has developed more than 30 original walking routes through extensive research. ___19___ She also speaks with elderly residents to deepen her understanding of local culture. Once she works out a route, she walks it repeatedly, refining the storyline and making up a complete and engaging narrative.
Le Guernic believes Shanghai still has many untold stories.” ___20___ After a few years, I thought I understood the city,” she said. “But once I started researching for the tours, I realized how much more there is to uncover.”
A. The possibilities for discovery are limited.
B. When I first arrived, everything was unfamiliar.
C. It is a skill she began developing in middle school.
D. She spends hours digging through century-old records.
E. She ordered the same dish every day with short conversations.
F. I focused on lesser-known spots or untold stories hidden in popular areas.
G. She also draws inspiration from books, films, and TV series set in Shanghai.
【答案】16. E 17. C 18. F 19. D 20. B
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
An Arizona trucker has been recognized for his assistance at the scene of a major accident on Interstate 71 in January.
Holmes ____21____ for Prime, a company based in Springfield, Missouri. On Sunday, January 12th, Holmes was ____22____ on Interstate 71 near Springfield, Missouri when he witnessed a severe accident.
Police officers said a black car was heading north on Interstate 71. The driver reportedly lost ____23____ of the vehicle, turned sharply across the median strip (中央隔离带) and ____24____ a pickup truck traveling in the southbound lanes (车道) head on. Holmes was in the middle lane when he saw the car come to ____25____ in the middle of the southbound lanes, while the pickup truck slid off the left side of the highway after ____26____.
Holmes ____27____ to the shoulder to assist. He helped a little girl who had minor ____28____ get out of the black car. He noticed the car’s driver had died, and the driver’s wife had ____29____ extensive injuries.
“She was in bad shape,” Holmes said. Holmes then ____30____ a few soldiers who happened upon the ____31____. Together, they forced open the ____32____ pickup’s doors. The driver had severe leg and arm injuries, with two bones exposed. Holmes kept the driver ____33____ and accompanied until emergency services arrived.
The crash left Holmes shaken. “It was horrible,” he ____34____, highlighting the chaos and urgency of the rescue. His quick ____35____ helped sustain lives among the wreckage (残骸).
21. A. cares B. works C. hunts D. calls
22. A. rushing B. walking C. traveling D. struggling
23. A. control B. sight C. memory D. sense
24. A. reached B. blocked C. passed D. hit
25. A. help B. rest C. life D. effect
26. A. rescue B. break C. impact D. recovery
27. A. pulled over B. took off C. turned around D. slipped off
28. A. problems B. injuries C. conflicts D. subjects
29. A. confirmed B. resolved C. suffered D. tolerated
30. A. assisted B. blamed C. annoyed D. promised
31. A. plan B. accident C. attack D. design
32. A. weathered B. deserted C. decorated D. crashed
33. A. silent B. busy C. calm D. free
34. A. recalled B. admitted C. realized D. complained
35. A. instruction B. action C. treatment D. comment
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. B
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。
A new exhibition at Jiushi Art Museum showcases the artworks of Zao Wou-ki and poems ____36____ (compose) by famous authors like Henri Michaux, Rene Char, etc. The exhibition “Echoes of Verses: The Poetic Palimpsests of Zao Wou-ki”, ____37____ (run) from June 29 to October 13, displays for the first time in China over a dozen print-poetry collections, which are created by Zao and poets. Over 90 prints and 60 translated poems ____38____ (exhibit), covering Zao’s career from the late 1940s to the 2000s.
According to Ma Nan, curator (负责人) of the exhibition, Zao encountered Michaux in 1948 after his arrival in Paris. They became life-long friends. It was through Henri Michaux that Zao Wou-ki entered the French elite (精英的) intellectuals’ circle and motivated his ____39____ (cooperate) with many of these artists and poets.
During the lifetime of Zao, the cultural exchange between the East and West was ____40____ (extreme) important both in China and Europe. “In China we saw the introduction of many modern academic achievements, ideas and scientific ____41____ (discovery), while in the West, the intellectuals looked for solutions ____42____ lots of the social problems emerging after the war,” Ma said.
In the Hangzhou National Academy of Arts, ____43____ he used to study in the 1940s, there was a tradition among the teachers, Ma explained. They were ready to give out paintings as gifts to students and friends, whether to help someone poor ____44____ to celebrate someone’s wedding. Later in France, Zao gave lots of paintings to others and ____45____ (receive) gift paintings from many French artists as well.
【答案】36. composed
37. running
38. are exhibited##are being exhibited
39. cooperation
40. extremely
41. discoveries
42. to 43. where
44. or 45. received
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Jim打算来中国旅游，他在两种旅行（Nature Tour和Culture Tour）上比较纠结。请你给他写封电子邮件。内容包括：
1．推荐路线；
2．说明理由。
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 Jim,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】One possible version:
Dear Jim,
I hope this email finds you well. Glad to know that you will make a journey to China.
Between the two types of tours, I recommend the Nature Tour. China’s landscapes, like Guilin’s karst mountains and Jiuzhaigou’s colorful lakes, are truly breathtaking. A Nature Tour allows you to experience the raw beauty of our country firsthand. It’s a great way to relax and recharge while exploring diverse ecosystems. Let me know if you need help planning! Looking forward to your visit!
Wish you a happy journey!
Yours,
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。
Lila knelt in the community garden, patting soil around her sunflower seedlings (幼苗). The annual Green Thumb Contest was three weeks away, and she’d spent every afternoon tending her plot — dreaming of the first-place prize: a set of gardening tools.
“You’re really going all out this year,” said Mia, her neighbor and friendly competitor, as she watered her own plot of lively marigolds. The two girls had been competing in the contest since they were kids. “Those sunflowers might just beat my marigolds for tallest plant.”
Lila smiled. “That’s the plan! Your flowers are looking pretty amazing too, though.” She admired the golden-orange flowers that seemed to shine in the sunlight. For the next two weeks, the girls worked side by side every afternoon, sharing tips and laughing as they tended their gardens. They marked their plants’ growth with little wooden sticks, their friendly competition pushing both to do their best.
Then disaster struck. After a heavy summer rain, Lila arrived to find her prized sunflowers drooping (下垂), their leaves spotted with ugly black marks. “Oh no!” she cried, her heart sinking. Mia came running over and examined the plants carefully. “It’s blight (枯萎病),”she said. “The damp weather caused it.”
Lila tried everything to save her plants — special sprays, extra nutrients — but each day more leaves turned black. The contest was just one week away when she sat sadly among her failing sunflowers, tears in her eyes. All her hard work was disappearing before her.
The next morning, Mia appeared at Lila’s garden with a plate of bright, healthy marigold seedlings. “Here,” she said. “Plant these between your sunflowers. They’re resistant to blight and will help fill in the empty spaces.” Lila stared at her friend in surprise. “But… what about your own garden? You need these!” Mia just smiled. “Some things are more important than winning. Besides, our gardens look better when we help each other.”
注意：1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The annual Green Thumb Contest came at last.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Lila hugged Mia tightly, and then turned to address the crowd.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】One possible version:
The annual Green Thumb Contest came at last. Lila’s garden was a breathtaking mix of towering sunflowers and golden marigolds, the two types of plants supporting each other beautifully. When the judges came by, they were amazed by how the flowers matched perfectly with each other. To everyone’s surprise — especially Lila — her garden won first prize! As she accepted the shiny gardening tools, her first thought was to share them with Mia. “We won this together,” she said, holding out half the set to her friend. Mia’s eyes shone with happiness as she accepted the gift.
Lila hugged Mia tightly, and then turned to address the crowd. “This contest taught me something much more valuable than how to grow prize-winning flowers,” she announced. “It showed me that when we work together, we can create something more beautiful than we ever could alone.” The next summer, the girls combined their plots into one large garden, and soon other neighbors began joining in. What started as a competition had grown into a community project, with everyone contributing their skills and sharing in the joy of creating something wonderful together.
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