2025年高三年级10月考试
英语试卷
考试时间：2025年10月17日8:00-10:00 时长：120分钟 试卷满分：150分
注意事项：
1答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3. 非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
4. 考试结束后，请将答题卡上交。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有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。
1. How does the woman sound
A. Confused. B. Disappointed. C. Anxious.
2.What does the man tell the woman about
A. A traveling route. B. A storage facility. C. A building entrance.
3. What is the man’s problem
A. He is overcharged. B. He missed the checkout. C. He forgot about a service.
4.What do we know about the pumpkin milky tea
A. It is not fresh enough. B. It is unavailable now. C. It has been sold out.
5.What are the speakers talking about
A. A job hunting. B. A job change. C. A job interview.
第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. What is mentioned about Bryson Road
A. It has a subway stop. B. It is often jammed with traffic. C. It is partially under construction.
7. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Take a different return route.
B. Walk two blocks.
C. Put off her trip.
下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Rescheduling an appointment.
B. Confirming the shooting details.
C. Completing the set design.
9. Why does Ms. Marshall feel it a good thing
A. She isn’t completely ready yet.
B. She prefers a different location.
C. She has to travel on business.
10. When will the photo shoot be
A. On Thursday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11. What happened to the man’s friend
A. He had a car accident. B. He hurt his arm. C. He passed out in the street.
12. What will the woman do next
A. Deal with another emergency. B. Go to the emergency room. C. Rush to the scene.
13. What does the woman do
A. An emergency doctor. B. An ambulance driver. C. A telephone operator.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14. What aspect of Jack’s garden surprised the man
A. The variety of vegetables. B. The eco-friendly methods. C. The huge size of the garden.
15. How did Jack learn about urban gardening at first
A. By visiting a farm. B. By joining a local meeting. C. By researching online.
16. What did the woman do to help Jack with his garden
A. Set up solar panels for lighting.
B. Establish a rainwater recycling system.
C. Give him kitchen waste for soil nutrition
17. What does the woman think of the maintenance work
A. Manageable B. Stressful. C. Easy.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What is the talk mainly about
A. The benefits of good sleep. B. The ways of improving sleep. C. The influence of sleep environment.
19. How many subjects were involved in the study
A. 20. B. 40. C. 60.
20. What does Dr. Zee advise people to do
A. Sleep in the dark. B. Measure blood sugar levels. C. Reduce the use of sleep medicine.
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
Children’s Literature Tour
About this tour
A walking tour for book-loving children and their parents.
Oxford is a city full of books and story-telling. From Alice who fell down a rabbit hole into Wonderland to children discovering Narnia at the back of a wardrobe; and from Vikings to modern youngsters finding adventure on rooftops or in jungles, Oxford has stories to suit all tastes
Come and explore this city of stories and storytellers on this fun literary tour. See the real places that inspired your favourite authors and characters, and discover new books you’d like to read.
“5 stars! This is an excellent tour for children who like books, introducing them to some of Oxford’s most well known historic buildings from a perspective that they can relate to.”
-Trip Advisor review
Tour information
This walking tour is delivered in English.
Recommended for children aged 7 and up. All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Meet your tour guide on the front steps of the Weston Library
Your ticket includes entry to the Divinity School after the tour. Please note: the tour does not include access to the Bodleian Library. More information on Visiting the libraries.
The tour involves walking around Oxford city centre. If someone in your party has accessibility requirements, please visit Accessibility for more.
Dogs are not allowed on our walking tours. Visitors with assistance dogs should visit Accessibility for more.
Check our Plan your visit page for upcoming closures that might affect tours
Scheduled dates
Saturday 23 August, 13.00--15.00
Saturday 27 September, 13.00--15.00
Prices
Child (5+) ￡7
Child (under 5) Free
Adult ￡15
Family＊ ￡45
＊Max 5 people: up to 3 children under 16 and up to 2 adults
21. Who is probably Alice in paragraph 1
A. A modern youngster loving books. B. A parent who commented last week.
C. A fictional character from a novel. D. An author who lives in Oxford now.
22. Which link will a wheelchair user click for more information
A. TripAdvisor review B. Accessibility C. Visiting the libraries D. Plan your visit
23. How much will a family (2 adults, 2 kids, aged 4 and 10) on a budget pay for the tour
A. ￡30. B. ￡37. C. ￡44. D. ￡45.
B
Each morning, the soft sound of slicing fills the air at a processing workshop in Zhangshu, Jiangxi province. Yuan Xiaoping, 69, stands by his workbench, skillfully slicing white peony root into pieces. The technique may seem effortless, but it is the result of more than 50 years of disciplined practice.
Yuan is a nationally recognized inheritor (继承人) of the Zhangshu traditional Chinese medicine processing technique, a form of craftsmanship named as national intangible cultural heritage in 2018. For over 1,800 years, Zhangshu, China’s medicine capital, has perfected the art of traditional herb processing, transforming raw plants into precise medicine. This craft relies on four signature tools: sharp knives for paper-thin slicing, copper pots for controlled heating, mineral-rich local water, and secret methods passed from master to apprentice.
Born into a family with a tradition in Chinese medicine, Yuan began working as an apprentice at the old Tiangitang pharmacy at the age of 16. He later studied under master craftsman Yu Shouxiang, who was renowned for his expertise in medicinal (药用的) cutting. Yuan devoted decades to mastering core skills of the craft, including some specialized methods. For him, the heart of the craft lies in two skills: cutting and processing.
“Every step demands precision, but it’s the knife work that truly stands out: each slice cut to perfect thickness, almost like art. “Yuan said. “Processing is not just about preparing herbs. It demands reverence for the natural properties of medicinal herbs and the application of precise methods to unlock their medical value.”
Despite modern production technologies, Yuan believes many essential steps remain dependent on experience. “Machines can cut, but they can’t read the color, smell or texture of herbs,” Yuan said. “Some techniques are simple in appearance, but they require years of repetition to do well.”
24. What can be learned about the technique
A. It features simplicity B. It is dismissed as impractical.
C. It remains unchanged. D. It requires effort and accuracy.
25. What does the underlined word “reverence” (Para. 4) mean
A. Awe. B. Love. C. Talent. D. Blame.
26. Which of the following can best describe Yuan
A. Disciplined and energetic. B. Committed and highly-skilled.
C. Hardworking and friendly. D. Forward-thinking and devoted.
27. What does Yuan’s story mainly show
A. Look before you leap. B. Honesty is the best policy.
C. Practice makes perfect. D. Strike while the iron is hot.
C
In late 2005, five months after a car accident, a 23-year-old woman lay unresponsive in a hospital bed. She had a severe brain injury and showed no sign of awareness. But when researchers scanning her brain asked her to imagine playing tennis, something striking happened: brain areas linked to movement lit up on her scan.
The experiment, conducted by neuroscientist Adrian Owen and his colleagues, suggested that the woman understood the instructions and decided to cooperate — despite appearing to be unresponsive. Owen, now at Western University in London, Canada, and his colleagues had introduced a new way to test for consciousness (意识). Whereas some previous tests relied on observing general brain activities, this strategy zeroed in on an activity directly linked to a researcher’s verbal command.
The strategy has since been applied to hundreds of unresponsive people, revealing that many maintain an inner life and are aware of the world around them, at least to some extent. A 2024 study found that one in four people who were physically unresponsive had brain activity that suggested they could understand and follow commands to imagine specific activities, such as playing tennis or walking through a familiar space. The tests rely on advanced neuroimaging techniques, so they are mostly limited to research settings because of their high costs and the needed expertise. But since 2018, medical guidelines have started to recommend using these tests in clinical practice.
Although scientists agree there’s a lot of room for improvement, many see the development of consciousness tests that rely on functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) as one of the field’s most significant advancements. “It was unthinkable 40 years ago that we would have a number of candidates for practical ways to test consciousness in unresponsive people,” says neuroscientist Christof Koch, a praiseworthy investigator at the Allen Institute for Brain Science in Seattle, Washington. “That’s big progress.”
28. What made the new way special
A. It cured an unresponsive woman. B. It focused on a unique brain activity.
C. It counted on direct observation. D. It challenged previous tests’ results.
29. What is the limitation of the tests
A. Immature techniques. B. A lack of experiment subjects.
C. Complex procedures. D. A need for money and expertise.
30 What is Koch’s attitude towards the tests
A. Approving. B. Dismissive. C. Doubtful. D. Indifferent.
31. What does the text mainly talk about
A. An important advance in medical instruments. B. A huge change in improving experiment tools.
C. A new way to detect consciousness in humans. D. A big breakthrough in intelligence assessment.
D
Give a group of scientists the same data and the same research question, and they should come up with similar answers in theory. But they don’t, according to a paper published in BMC Biology, which finds that 246 ecologists analyzing the same data sets reached widely varying conclusions, with some finding effects in totally opposite directions.
The paper is the latest in a line of “many-analyst” projects that examine how results can vary because of scientists’ decisions during data analysis — and the first to study the effects in ecology. To find out how much those decisions affect the results, Elliot Gould, a Ph.D. student at the University of Melbourne, and their colleagues recruited 246 ecologists, working in 174 teams, to answer two different research questions, each based on a single data set.
The findings match up with the results of previous many-analyst studies, and show “the powerful role of subjective researcher choices in scientific projects,” says Eric Uhlmann, an organizational psychologist. Gould says: Researchers have to decide which variables to control for, for example, and how to deal with missing data. “And those different choices that we make can kind of multiply.”
It’s impossible to know whether the problem affects an entire field from just one or two examples, says E tv s Loránd University metascientist Balazs Aczel. To find out, he is running a project to have multiple analysts each tackle a question from 100 randomly chosen social science papers. But similar findings have popped up in a range of fields — including neuroscience and economics — and suggest “we are facing a very serious issue,” he says.
Anne Scheel, a metascientist at Utrecht University, says the many-analyst findings don’t mean fields like ecology and psychology can’t ensure reliable results. Such fields tend to ask broad questions that leave a lot of choices up to researchers. “The harder sciences seem to have more success coming to agreement on difficult questions,” she says. “I think that has something to do with how precisely things are defined.”
32. What did the BMC Biology paper focus on
A. The collection of data in ecology. B. The cause of contradictory results.
C. The effect of choices on conclusions. D. The comparison of different methods.
33. What contributes to the varying conclusions according to paragraph 3
A. Research preference. B. Uniform data. C. Team division. D. Training gaps.
34. What has led Balazs Aczel to say “we are facing a very serious issue”
A. The uncertainty of ecological studies. B. The challenge in choosing questions.
C. The restriction in research approaches. D. The evidence from multiple disciplines.
35. What is Anne Scheel’s suggestion on ensuring reliable results
A. Broadening scale. B. Deepening research. C. Increasing difficulty. D. Improving precision
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。
Shay Loko regularly offers advice on job hunting and nailing interviews. In a TikTok video, she advised: “One thing I could tell everyone about interviews that they need to understand is this. ____36____ In order for you to turn your next interview into a conversation, here are my rules that I want you to follow.”
Break the mould.
One key tip she emphasises is to break the mould (模式) at the start of your interview. She advised. “You might be their fifth interview of the day. They are bored. When they say, ‘Hey, how are you ’, you don’t say, ‘I’m good, thanks’, you say something different. You bring some energy.” ____37____
Don’t save all your questions for the end.
If you’re going for a job interview, it’s likely you’ll have some questions ready to ask the interviewer. However, Shay advised against leaving these until the end of the interview. ____38____ She explained that doing this allows you to turn the interview into a back-and-forth dialogue, transforming it into a conversation.
Ask questions you and they genuinely care about.
Shay advised: “This is now referring to the questions at the very end. ____39____ People’s favourite thing to do is talk about themselves.” She suggests that asking your interviewer about themselves can demonstrate your interest in learning about them, just as they are interested in learning more about you.
____40____ One user commented: “Your personality will always help you land a job” which received 400 likes, making it the top comment. Another user added that her interview turned into a chat and then later, a job offer. Shay’s video also prompted a flood of other comments from those who praised her tips, including “love this advice” and “great tips!”
A. Interviews are conversations.
B. Remember that both of you share the same background
C. Shay understands that people often forget one essential thing.
D. Ask the person that’s interviewing you about their background
E. Shay emphasised that the goal is to be memorable and likeable.
F. The career coach’s video has received numerous views and comments
G. She suggested making sure you weave questions throughout the conversation.
第三部分 语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项、
When Appa passed away, he left behind a wealth of memories. Part of my priceless inheritance (继承物) from him is a box of ____41____. Some barely used, some worn-down, but each consistently ____42____. They remind me of his love of crossword puzzles and of him sitting by the window, carefully ____43____ their tiny boxes. The pencils were always sharp, and the eraser and sharpener always close at hand
In his 80s, Appa would read the day’s newspaper to remind himself of ____44____ words that might help him solve the crossword. An ____45____ in his mind, and bingo! He’d get the word to complete the puzzle
While my father read for words, I did the same for a living. In my own mind, I ____46____ because I loved word-craft and creating stories, often for or about no ____47____ — that is until recently. When an editor ____48____ me with a lower rate of pay for a piece they chose to publish online rather than in print, as was ____49____ proposed, I was shocked... and hurt! While I was _____50_____ for many years, a certain anxiety would at times _____51_____ — should I make my words count for more
Today, when doubts _____52_____ my mind, I think of Appa’s sharpened pencil: its _____53_____ may have been to solve a crossword, but it was also there for anyone to write.
Now I _____54_____ assignments, some that pay well, some that don’t, but together, and most importantly, they fill me with _____55_____
41. A. rulers B. pencils C. erasers D. sharpeners
42. A. affordable B. classical C. flexible D. functional
43. A. filling in B. setting down C. going through D. emptying out
44. A. revised B. informed C. forgotten D. created
45. A. illustration B. inspiration C. application D. impression
46. A. read B. worked C. wrote D. edited
47. A. profits B. contributions C. permissions D. results
48. A. threatened B. satisfied C. confused D. surprised
49. A. originally B. virtually C. particularly D. regularly
50. A. ordinary B. independent C. content D. faithful
51. A. explode B. emerge C. explore D. engage
52. A. bury B. cast C. cloud D. draw
53. A. direction B. priority C. symbol D. purpose
54. A. take up B. break down C. pull through D. carry out
55. A. goal B. memory C. hope D. joy
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。
Chu Shu, or the End of Heat, is the 14th solar term in the traditional Chinese solar calendar, ____56____ (mark) an important seasonal transition. This term, ____57____ original meaning was “taking a break”, has evolved to indicate the end of the hot summer and the beginning of cooler autumn days. This period of time ____58____ (typical) lasts from late August to early September.
Known for a variety of cultural and agricultural activities, the End of Heat is deeply rooted in Chinese tradition and lifestyle and symbolizes ____59____ shift in weather patterns and agricultural practices. Although autumn is approaching, regions, particularly in Southern China, may still experience occasional summer heat ____60____ (refer) to as “autumn tigers”.
Agriculturally, farmers across China prepare for harvesting crops ____61____ rice and sorghum, which become ripe during this time. This period also coincides (重合) with diverse____62____ (ceremony) and expressions of gratitude to the land.
One ____63____ (note) cultural practice during the End of Heat is ancestor worship (祭祖), which is closely tied to the Zhongyuan Festival. This festival ____64____ (fall) on the 15th day of the Chinese lunar calendar. It is a time to pay respects to ancestors through various rituals, including the floating of water lanterns. These lanterns in the shape of lotus flowers are set to flow in rivers ____65____ (honor) the spirits and guide them in the afterlife.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，你校将举办“绿色校园行动周”(Green Campus Action Week)。请你用英语给全校国际生写一份倡议书，内容包括：
1. 介绍活动目的；
2. 倡议他们参与一项具体活动(如垃圾分类、植树等)；
3. 说明参与的意义。
注意：1. 字数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear fellow students,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Students’ Union
第二节（满分25分）
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The ancient oak tree in the school courtyard served as the traditional “memories bank”. On the final day of senior year, students gathered to bury time capsules - letters to their future selves. Mia stood among them, clutching her sealed envelope with a heavy heart. Unlike others filled with hopes and dreams, hers contained a painful confession (忏悔) she had carried for three long years.
Her mind flashed back to the science lab where her curiosity had led to disaster. Reaching for the school’s antique microscope, she accidentally knocked it from the table. It broke into two parts. She quickly picked them up and put them together. At this moment, the door opened revealing Ben, a quiet classmate, with Mr. Davies behind him. Ben came to fetch the microscope for an experiment. Hardly had he touched the microscope when it split into two parts.
To Mia’s astonishment, Ben quietly claimed responsibility. “I was moving it and it slipped,” he murmured, accepting the teacher’s disappointment that should have been hers. Mia watched in guilty silence as he bore the blame she deserved.
Now, watching Ben place his own letter in the hole and offer her a sad smile, Mia held the envelope tightly in her hand. The breeze rustled the oak leaves like whispering voices. She looked from the freshly dug earth to Ben’s figure, wondering if burying her truth was truly how she wanted to end her high school story.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150词左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Just as the dirt was about to cover the capsules, Mia suddenly stepped forward.
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After telling the truth, Mia felt a light tap on her shoulder.
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答案版
2025年高三年级10月考试
英语试卷
考试时间：2025年10月17日8:00-10:00 时长：120分钟 试卷满分：150分
注意事项：
1答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3. 非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
4. 考试结束后，请将答题卡上交。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有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. How does the woman sound
A. Confused. B. Disappointed. C. Anxious.
【答案】C
【原文】M: Erin, is something bothering you
W: Well, I'm behind on my assignments and I have two tests next week which I've barely studied for.
2.What does the man tell the woman about
A. A traveling route. B. A storage facility. C. A building entrance.
【答案】B
【原文】M: My name is Tae Min and I’ll be taking you around the museum today. Are there any questions before we get started
W: I have one, is there somewhere I could leave this bag It’s quite heavy.
M: Yes, we have lockers near the entrance.
3. What is the man’s problem
A. He is overcharged. B. He missed the checkout. C. He forgot about a service.
【答案】A
【原文】M: I'd like to check out. Here's my room key.
W: Thank you just a moment. Okay, Mr brown, here's the bill for your stay.
M: Oh, this is charging me for two nights, but I arrived yesterday morning and I didn't request any additional services.
4.What do we know about the pumpkin milky tea
A. It is not fresh enough. B. It is unavailable now. C. It has been sold out.
【答案】B
【原文】M: I’m about to head to forest cafe to buy drinks for our team. Would you like something too
W: Yes, I love the seasonal drink sold there. The pumpkin milky tea.
M: I think that one has been discontinued. It was being offered in the fall only. The cafe is advertising winter drinks now.
5.What are the speakers talking about
A. A job hunting. B. A job change. C. A job interview.
【答案】B
【原文】M: Sandy, the move you requested came through. You'll be able to start working at the Lambert office on August first.
W: Wow. It's a good thing that I've already started gathering documentation on my work processes to give to my replacement.
第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What is mentioned about Bryson Road
A. It has a subway stop. B. It is often jammed with traffic. C. It is partially under construction.
7. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Take a different return route.
B. Walk two blocks.
C. Put off her trip.
【答案】6. C 7. A
【原文】W: Excuse me. Do you know if bus No. 7 goes to Bryson road
M: Yes, it does. Are you trying to get to Valmont’s shopping plaza
W: Actually, yes, it’s on Bryson road, right
M: That’s right, this bus will stop in front of the mall, but there’s some repairing work underway on the south side of Bryson road. Bus No. 7 coming back this direction is being rerouted away from the road. It’s confusing.
W: So, oh, I see.
M: For your return trip, I’d recommend taking bus number 22 instead. It stops about two blocks from here.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Rescheduling an appointment.
B. Confirming the shooting details.
C. Completing the set design.
9. Why does Ms. Marshall feel it a good thing
A. She isn’t completely ready yet.
B. She prefers a different location.
C. She has to travel on business.
10. When will the photo shoot be
A. On Thursday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday.
【答案】8. A 9. A 10. C
【原文】M: Ms. Marshall, the art director, has just called and she said she has to rearrange the photo shoot to later this week because she’s been called away to Paris on urgent business.
W: Actually, Jonathan, that’s kind of a good thing. I still haven’t finished the final set design for the shoot, and this gives me the time I need to prepare.
M: Good, but she wanted me to ask you when to rearrange. She’ll be back on Thursday morning and would be able to start later that day. Or there’s Friday morning Saturday, too.
W: Hmm, the last option sounds good.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11. What happened to the man’s friend
A. He had a car accident. B. He hurt his arm. C. He passed out in the street.
12. What will the woman do next
A. Deal with another emergency. B. Go to the emergency room. C. Rush to the scene.
13. What does the woman do
A. An emergency doctor. B. An ambulance driver. C. A telephone operator.
【答案】11. B 12. A 13. C
【原文】W: Nine one one. What is your emergency
M: I need an ambulance.
W: Quick, what’s your emergency
M: My friend fell off his bike into the street.
W: What is your location
M: I’m at the entrance to evergreen state college.
W: We’re sending some one now. They should be there in about five minutes
M: Okay. Thank you.
W: Is your friend awake
M: Yes, I think he’ll be okay but it looks like he might have a few broken bones. He is suffering from the pain in his arm.
W: OK, just leave him where he is. Try not to move him. I’m going to get off the line. Now I have another call coming in.
M: OK Thank you for your help.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14. What aspect of Jack’s garden surprised the man
A. The variety of vegetables. B. The eco-friendly methods. C. The huge size of the garden.
15. How did Jack learn about urban gardening at first
A. By visiting a farm. B. By joining a local meeting. C. By researching online.
16. What did the woman do to help Jack with his garden
A. Set up solar panels for lighting.
B. Establish a rainwater recycling system.
C. Give him kitchen waste for soil nutrition
17. What does the woman think of the maintenance work
A. Manageable B. Stressful. C. Easy.
【答案】14. A 15. B 16. C 17. A
【原文】M: I went round the back of Jack’s restaurant yesterday and was amazed to see his garden. Wow. He’s got a wide range of vegetables growing there. I just thought he’d have a few pots. It’s like an extensive little farm.
W: Oh, you saw it. He’s even got some Solar panels out there too. It’s amazing what one can do with a small space.
M: I couldn’t believe it. He had carrots, cabbage and even some beans. How did he get started with all that
W: He attended a community presentation on urban gardening and then I showed him some basics I learnt online, like using the right soil and how to maximize sunlight exposure.
M: It’s impressive he mentioned something about using kitchen waste from the restaurant for soil nutrition. Does that really work
W: Absolutely. It’s a great way to recycle and enrich the soil. We even set up a small rainwater collection system for watering.
M: That’s pretty environmentally friendly. It seems like a lot of work, though. Is there much maintenance involved
W: It needs regular care, but it’s not too demanding. Also, seeing his garden expand and grow has been really rewarding.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What is the talk mainly about
A. The benefits of good sleep. B. The ways of improving sleep. C. The influence of sleep environment.
19. How many subjects were involved in the study
A. 20. B. 40. C. 60.
20. What does Dr. Zee advise people to do
A. Sleep in the dark. B. Measure blood sugar levels. C. Reduce the use of sleep medicine.
【答案】18. C 19. A 20. A
【原文】W: Well, everyone knows that good sleep is important for our health. Not everyone knows how important it is to sleep in darkness. A new report says sleeping with the light on could be bad for our health. Researchers said around 40% of people sleep with some sort of artificial light. They said even light from a television or an alarm clock could affect our health. Sleeping without any light is more difficult for people who live in cities where there is a lot of outdoor light at night. The researchers are from the Northwestern University Feinberg school of medicine in Chicago, USA. The lead researcher, Dr Phyllis Zee, is an expert in sleep medicine. Her team conducted a study of the blood sugar levels of 20 people after nights of sleep. The people who slept with a light on had higher blood sugar levels the next morning compared to those who slept in total darkness. Dr Zee said this is because light stimulates brain activity, which raises blood sugar levels. She said there are three things we can do to reduce the risk of illness. Turn off the lights, use a light blocking curtain and wear an eye mask.
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
Children’s Literature Tour
About this tour
A walking tour for book-loving children and their parents.
Oxford is a city full of books and story-telling. From Alice who fell down a rabbit hole into Wonderland to children discovering Narnia at the back of a wardrobe; and from Vikings to modern youngsters finding adventure on rooftops or in jungles, Oxford has stories to suit all tastes
Come and explore this city of stories and storytellers on this fun literary tour. See the real places that inspired your favourite authors and characters, and discover new books you’d like to read.
“5 stars! This is an excellent tour for children who like books, introducing them to some of Oxford’s most well known historic buildings from a perspective that they can relate to.”
-Trip Advisor review
Tour information
This walking tour is delivered in English.
Recommended for children aged 7 and up. All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Meet your tour guide on the front steps of the Weston Library
Your ticket includes entry to the Divinity School after the tour. Please note: the tour does not include access to the Bodleian Library. More information on Visiting the libraries.
The tour involves walking around Oxford city centre. If someone in your party has accessibility requirements, please visit Accessibility for more.
Dogs are not allowed on our walking tours. Visitors with assistance dogs should visit Accessibility for more.
Check our Plan your visit page for upcoming closures that might affect tours
Scheduled dates
Saturday 23 August, 13.00--15.00
Saturday 27 September, 13.00--15.00
Prices
Child (5+) ￡7
Child (under 5) Free
Adult ￡15
Family＊ ￡45
＊Max 5 people: up to 3 children under 16 and up to 2 adults
21. Who is probably Alice in paragraph 1
A. A modern youngster loving books. B. A parent who commented last week.
C. A fictional character from a novel. D. An author who lives in Oxford now.
22. Which link will a wheelchair user click for more information
A. TripAdvisor review B. Accessibility C. Visiting the libraries D. Plan your visit
23. How much will a family (2 adults, 2 kids, aged 4 and 10) on a budget pay for the tour
A. ￡30. B. ￡37. C. ￡44. D. ￡45.
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. B
B
Each morning, the soft sound of slicing fills the air at a processing workshop in Zhangshu, Jiangxi province. Yuan Xiaoping, 69, stands by his workbench, skillfully slicing white peony root into pieces. The technique may seem effortless, but it is the result of more than 50 years of disciplined practice.
Yuan is a nationally recognized inheritor (继承人) of the Zhangshu traditional Chinese medicine processing technique, a form of craftsmanship named as national intangible cultural heritage in 2018. For over 1,800 years, Zhangshu, China’s medicine capital, has perfected the art of traditional herb processing, transforming raw plants into precise medicine. This craft relies on four signature tools: sharp knives for paper-thin slicing, copper pots for controlled heating, mineral-rich local water, and secret methods passed from master to apprentice.
Born into a family with a tradition in Chinese medicine, Yuan began working as an apprentice at the old Tiangitang pharmacy at the age of 16. He later studied under master craftsman Yu Shouxiang, who was renowned for his expertise in medicinal (药用的) cutting. Yuan devoted decades to mastering core skills of the craft, including some specialized methods. For him, the heart of the craft lies in two skills: cutting and processing.
“Every step demands precision, but it’s the knife work that truly stands out: each slice cut to perfect thickness, almost like art. “Yuan said. “Processing is not just about preparing herbs. It demands reverence for the natural properties of medicinal herbs and the application of precise methods to unlock their medical value.”
Despite modern production technologies, Yuan believes many essential steps remain dependent on experience. “Machines can cut, but they can’t read the color, smell or texture of herbs,” Yuan said. “Some techniques are simple in appearance, but they require years of repetition to do well.”
24. What can be learned about the technique
A. It features simplicity B. It is dismissed as impractical.
C. It remains unchanged. D. It requires effort and accuracy.
25. What does the underlined word “reverence” (Para. 4) mean
A. Awe. B. Love. C. Talent. D. Blame.
26. Which of the following can best describe Yuan
A. Disciplined and energetic. B. Committed and highly-skilled.
C. Hardworking and friendly. D. Forward-thinking and devoted.
27. What does Yuan’s story mainly show
A. Look before you leap. B. Honesty is the best policy.
C. Practice makes perfect. D. Strike while the iron is hot.
【答案】24. D 25. A 26. B 27. C
C
In late 2005, five months after a car accident, a 23-year-old woman lay unresponsive in a hospital bed. She had a severe brain injury and showed no sign of awareness. But when researchers scanning her brain asked her to imagine playing tennis, something striking happened: brain areas linked to movement lit up on her scan.
The experiment, conducted by neuroscientist Adrian Owen and his colleagues, suggested that the woman understood the instructions and decided to cooperate — despite appearing to be unresponsive. Owen, now at Western University in London, Canada, and his colleagues had introduced a new way to test for consciousness (意识). Whereas some previous tests relied on observing general brain activities, this strategy zeroed in on an activity directly linked to a researcher’s verbal command.
The strategy has since been applied to hundreds of unresponsive people, revealing that many maintain an inner life and are aware of the world around them, at least to some extent. A 2024 study found that one in four people who were physically unresponsive had brain activity that suggested they could understand and follow commands to imagine specific activities, such as playing tennis or walking through a familiar space. The tests rely on advanced neuroimaging techniques, so they are mostly limited to research settings because of their high costs and the needed expertise. But since 2018, medical guidelines have started to recommend using these tests in clinical practice.
Although scientists agree there’s a lot of room for improvement, many see the development of consciousness tests that rely on functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) as one of the field’s most significant advancements. “It was unthinkable 40 years ago that we would have a number of candidates for practical ways to test consciousness in unresponsive people,” says neuroscientist Christof Koch, a praiseworthy investigator at the Allen Institute for Brain Science in Seattle, Washington. “That’s big progress.”
28. What made the new way special
A. It cured an unresponsive woman. B. It focused on a unique brain activity.
C. It counted on direct observation. D. It challenged previous tests’ results.
29. What is the limitation of the tests
A. Immature techniques. B. A lack of experiment subjects.
C. Complex procedures. D. A need for money and expertise.
30 What is Koch’s attitude towards the tests
A. Approving. B. Dismissive. C. Doubtful. D. Indifferent.
31. What does the text mainly talk about
A. An important advance in medical instruments. B. A huge change in improving experiment tools.
C. A new way to detect consciousness in humans. D. A big breakthrough in intelligence assessment.
【答案】28. B 29. D 30. A 31. C
D
Give a group of scientists the same data and the same research question, and they should come up with similar answers in theory. But they don’t, according to a paper published in BMC Biology, which finds that 246 ecologists analyzing the same data sets reached widely varying conclusions, with some finding effects in totally opposite directions.
The paper is the latest in a line of “many-analyst” projects that examine how results can vary because of scientists’ decisions during data analysis — and the first to study the effects in ecology. To find out how much those decisions affect the results, Elliot Gould, a Ph.D. student at the University of Melbourne, and their colleagues recruited 246 ecologists, working in 174 teams, to answer two different research questions, each based on a single data set.
The findings match up with the results of previous many-analyst studies, and show “the powerful role of subjective researcher choices in scientific projects,” says Eric Uhlmann, an organizational psychologist. Gould says: Researchers have to decide which variables to control for, for example, and how to deal with missing data. “And those different choices that we make can kind of multiply.”
It’s impossible to know whether the problem affects an entire field from just one or two examples, says E tv s Loránd University metascientist Balazs Aczel. To find out, he is running a project to have multiple analysts each tackle a question from 100 randomly chosen social science papers. But similar findings have popped up in a range of fields — including neuroscience and economics — and suggest “we are facing a very serious issue,” he says.
Anne Scheel, a metascientist at Utrecht University, says the many-analyst findings don’t mean fields like ecology and psychology can’t ensure reliable results. Such fields tend to ask broad questions that leave a lot of choices up to researchers. “The harder sciences seem to have more success coming to agreement on difficult questions,” she says. “I think that has something to do with how precisely things are defined.”
32. What did the BMC Biology paper focus on
A. The collection of data in ecology. B. The cause of contradictory results.
C. The effect of choices on conclusions. D. The comparison of different methods.
33. What contributes to the varying conclusions according to paragraph 3
A. Research preference. B. Uniform data. C. Team division. D. Training gaps.
34. What has led Balazs Aczel to say “we are facing a very serious issue”
A. The uncertainty of ecological studies. B. The challenge in choosing questions.
C. The restriction in research approaches. D. The evidence from multiple disciplines.
35. What is Anne Scheel’s suggestion on ensuring reliable results
A. Broadening scale. B. Deepening research. C. Increasing difficulty. D. Improving precision
【答案】32. C 33. A 34. D 35. D
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Shay Loko regularly offers advice on job hunting and nailing interviews. In a TikTok video, she advised: “One thing I could tell everyone about interviews that they need to understand is this. ____36____ In order for you to turn your next interview into a conversation, here are my rules that I want you to follow.”
Break the mould.
One key tip she emphasises is to break the mould (模式) at the start of your interview. She advised. “You might be their fifth interview of the day. They are bored. When they say, ‘Hey, how are you ’, you don’t say, ‘I’m good, thanks’, you say something different. You bring some energy.” ____37____
Don’t save all your questions for the end.
If you’re going for a job interview, it’s likely you’ll have some questions ready to ask the interviewer. However, Shay advised against leaving these until the end of the interview. ____38____ She explained that doing this allows you to turn the interview into a back-and-forth dialogue, transforming it into a conversation.
Ask questions you and they genuinely care about.
Shay advised: “This is now referring to the questions at the very end. ____39____ People’s favourite thing to do is talk about themselves.” She suggests that asking your interviewer about themselves can demonstrate your interest in learning about them, just as they are interested in learning more about you.
____40____ One user commented: “Your personality will always help you land a job” which received 400 likes, making it the top comment. Another user added that her interview turned into a chat and then later, a job offer. Shay’s video also prompted a flood of other comments from those who praised her tips, including “love this advice” and “great tips!”
A. Interviews are conversations.
B. Remember that both of you share the same background
C. Shay understands that people often forget one essential thing.
D. Ask the person that’s interviewing you about their background
E. Shay emphasised that the goal is to be memorable and likeable.
F. The career coach’s video has received numerous views and comments
G. She suggested making sure you weave questions throughout the conversation.
【答案】36. A 37. E 38. G 39. D 40. F
第三部分 语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项、
When Appa passed away, he left behind a wealth of memories. Part of my priceless inheritance (继承物) from him is a box of ____41____. Some barely used, some worn-down, but each consistently ____42____. They remind me of his love of crossword puzzles and of him sitting by the window, carefully ____43____ their tiny boxes. The pencils were always sharp, and the eraser and sharpener always close at hand
In his 80s, Appa would read the day’s newspaper to remind himself of ____44____ words that might help him solve the crossword. An ____45____ in his mind, and bingo! He’d get the word to complete the puzzle
While my father read for words, I did the same for a living. In my own mind, I ____46____ because I loved word-craft and creating stories, often for or about no ____47____ — that is until recently. When an editor ____48____ me with a lower rate of pay for a piece they chose to publish online rather than in print, as was ____49____ proposed, I was shocked... and hurt! While I was _____50_____ for many years, a certain anxiety would at times _____51_____ — should I make my words count for more
Today, when doubts _____52_____ my mind, I think of Appa’s sharpened pencil: its _____53_____ may have been to solve a crossword, but it was also there for anyone to write.
Now I _____54_____ assignments, some that pay well, some that don’t, but together, and most importantly, they fill me with _____55_____
41. A. rulers B. pencils C. erasers D. sharpeners
42. A. affordable B. classical C. flexible D. functional
43. A. filling in B. setting down C. going through D. emptying out
44. A. revised B. informed C. forgotten D. created
45. A. illustration B. inspiration C. application D. impression
46. A. read B. worked C. wrote D. edited
47. A. profits B. contributions C. permissions D. results
48. A. threatened B. satisfied C. confused D. surprised
49. A. originally B. virtually C. particularly D. regularly
50. A. ordinary B. independent C. content D. faithful
51. A. explode B. emerge C. explore D. engage
52. A. bury B. cast C. cloud D. draw
53. A. direction B. priority C. symbol D. purpose
54. A. take up B. break down C. pull through D. carry out
55. A. goal B. memory C. hope D. joy
【答案】41. B 42. D 43. A 44. C 45. B 46. C 47. A 48. D 49. A 50. C 51. B 52. C 53. D 54. A 55. D
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chu Shu, or the End of Heat, is the 14th solar term in the traditional Chinese solar calendar, ____56____ (mark) an important seasonal transition. This term, ____57____ original meaning was “taking a break”, has evolved to indicate the end of the hot summer and the beginning of cooler autumn days. This period of time ____58____ (typical) lasts from late August to early September.
Known for a variety of cultural and agricultural activities, the End of Heat is deeply rooted in Chinese tradition and lifestyle and symbolizes ____59____ shift in weather patterns and agricultural practices. Although autumn is approaching, regions, particularly in Southern China, may still experience occasional summer heat ____60____ (refer) to as “autumn tigers”.
Agriculturally, farmers across China prepare for harvesting crops ____61____ rice and sorghum, which become ripe during this time. This period also coincides (重合) with diverse____62____ (ceremony) and expressions of gratitude to the land.
One ____63____ (note) cultural practice during the End of Heat is ancestor worship (祭祖), which is closely tied to the Zhongyuan Festival. This festival ____64____ (fall) on the 15th day of the Chinese lunar calendar. It is a time to pay respects to ancestors through various rituals, including the floating of water lanterns. These lanterns in the shape of lotus flowers are set to flow in rivers ____65____ (honor) the spirits and guide them in the afterlife.
【答案】56. marking
57. whose 58. typically
59. a 60. referred
61. like 62. ceremonies
63. notable
64. falls 65. to honor
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，你校将举办“绿色校园行动周”(Green Campus Action Week)。请你用英语给全校国际生写一份倡议书，内容包括：
1. 介绍活动目的；
2. 倡议他们参与一项具体活动(如垃圾分类、植树等)；
3. 说明参与的意义。
注意：1. 字数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear fellow students,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Students’ Union
【答案】Dear fellow students,
Our school will hold “Green Campus Action Week”. The aim is to raise our awareness of environmental protection and create a greener campus.
I strongly advocate that you take part in the garbage-sorting activity. By doing this, we can not only make our campus cleaner but also save resources. It’s a small step for each of us, yet a big step towards a sustainable future.
Let’s join hands and make a difference!
The Students’ Union
第二节（满分25分）
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The ancient oak tree in the school courtyard served as the traditional “memories bank”. On the final day of senior year, students gathered to bury time capsules - letters to their future selves. Mia stood among them, clutching her sealed envelope with a heavy heart. Unlike others filled with hopes and dreams, hers contained a painful confession (忏悔) she had carried for three long years.
Her mind flashed back to the science lab where her curiosity had led to disaster. Reaching for the school’s antique microscope, she accidentally knocked it from the table. It broke into two parts. She quickly picked them up and put them together. At this moment, the door opened revealing Ben, a quiet classmate, with Mr. Davies behind him. Ben came to fetch the microscope for an experiment. Hardly had he touched the microscope when it split into two parts.
To Mia’s astonishment, Ben quietly claimed responsibility. “I was moving it and it slipped,” he murmured, accepting the teacher’s disappointment that should have been hers. Mia watched in guilty silence as he bore the blame she deserved.
Now, watching Ben place his own letter in the hole and offer her a sad smile, Mia held the envelope tightly in her hand. The breeze rustled the oak leaves like whispering voices. She looked from the freshly dug earth to Ben’s figure, wondering if burying her truth was truly how she wanted to end her high school story.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150词左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Just as the dirt was about to cover the capsules, Mia suddenly stepped forward.
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After telling the truth, Mia felt a light tap on her shoulder.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】 Just as the dirt was about to cover the capsules, Mia suddenly stepped forward. She raised her hand to stop the others, her eyes fixed on Ben. With a shaky voice, she told the story of the science lab incident—how she’d knocked over the antique microscope, how Ben had silently taken the blame, and the guilt that had haunted her ever since. As she spoke, her gaze never left Ben’s, and tears glistened in her eyes. The courtyard grew quiet, with only the rustle of oak leaves accompanying her words.
After telling the truth, Mia felt a light tap on her shoulder. She turned to see Ben, his previous sadness replaced by a calm expression. “I’ve waited three years to hear you say that,” he said softly. Mia felt the weight in her chest lift instantly, a wave of relief washing over her. She smiled back at Ben, then bent down to place her envelope into the hole—no longer carrying regret, but the peace of finally telling the truth.
