贵州省遵义市第四中学2026届高三上学期10月月考英语试卷（含答案，含听力原文无音频）

遵义市第四中学2025-2026学年高三上学期10月月考英语试题
一、短对话(本大题共5小题)
1. What did the man think of the football game
A. Disappointing. B. Exciting. C. Confusing.
2. What does the girl want
A. A sweater. B. A dress. C. Shoes.
3. What’s the man’s condition
A. He feels cold. B. His stomach hurts. C. He’s hurt his leg.
4. Where are the speakers probably
A. In a bookstore. B. At home. C. At a restaurant.
5. What will the speakers do first
A. Make a meal. B. See a movie. C. Buy ice creams.
二、长对话(本大题共4小题)
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. What is the man doing now
A. Competing on the street. B. Driving on the way. C. Guiding the traffic.
7. When does the woman’s train leave
A. At 8:03. B. At 8:13. C. At 8:30.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. What is bothering the boy
A. That his grade is unsatisfactory.
B. That his school year is almost over.
C. That his schoolwork is too heavy.
9. What does the girl offer to do for the boy
A. Help schedule his time wisely.
B. Bring his lunch to the library.
C. Assist him with some of the work.
下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
10. What do we learn about the training
A. It is paid by the woman. B. It is partly done on work time. C. It runs from Wednesday to Friday.
11. How does the woman feel about her new job
A. Satisfied. B. Confused. C. Anxious.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
12. When will Judy have to hand in the chemistry homework
A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Wednesday.
13. What will Judy do on Monday
A. Have a full day of classes.
B. Attend a birthday party.
C. Go kite flying.
14. What will Max probably do next
A. Fly a kite. B. Read a magazine. C. Do his homework.
三、短文(本大题共1小题)
听下面一段对白，回答以下小题。
15. When did the consultants do the survey
A. Several months ago. B. Several weeks ago. C. Several days ago.
16. What was the company’s score for friendliness as a whole
A. 8 out of 10. B. 7 out of 10. C. 6 out of 10.
17. How did the consultants suggest the company improve their friendliness
A. By using classic music.
B. By answering the calls cheerfully.
C. By using some good phrases on the phone.
18. What did the company staff do well in
A. How quickly they answered the calls.
B. How efficiently they dealt with inquiries.
C. How exactly they remembered the callers’ names.
、阅读理解(本大题共4小题)
History of Photography—Postmodernism: Online
6 Tuesdays: October 17—November 28
1: 00-4: 00
(no class on November 21st)
399/499
Explore the history of postmodern photography from the 1960s to the present. Start with pop art, and the social landscape. Create photographs like the great masters of this period. We will look at constructed photographs to understand the ideas of fictive (虚构的) composition, identity, and the creation of altered reality in your imagery.
Plan Your Vegetable Garden: Online
Thursday, October 19
6: 00-8: 00
32/40
This class is offered both online as a virtual class and on-site as an in-person class.
Fall is a great time to start planning next year’s vegetable gardens. Learn about soil preparation and tests, vegetable garden layouts, and when and how to plant for a continued, flavorful harvest.
Arranging Store-Bought Flowers: Online
Thursday, October 5
6: 00-8: 00
42/53
This floral design class is offered both online as a virtual class and on-site as an in-person class.
Recombining store-bought flowers allows you to make excellent floral arrangements. You will learn how to include fruit and dried materials as well as how to prepare flowers before arranging. Purchase a few mixed flowers, several individual flowers from the grocery store before class and follow along step by step. A supply list will be sent.
Wintering Bees in Cold Climates: Online
Saturday, October 7
10 a. m.—noon
32/40
New! Beehives can be a challenge to overwinter especially in northern climates. Learn care tips that will help you maintain a healthy bee group all year round. Please choose either the on-site or online class attendance option. The former needs to be booked.
The online classes will be taught via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance.
19. What can you do if you are taking History of Photography-Postmodernism
A. Make your own photographs. B. Study photography before the 1960s.
C. Put more concern on reality. D. Expand your imagination.
20. What do Plan Your Vegetable Garden and Arranging Store-Bought Flowers have in common
A. They are about how to grow fruits. B. They charge the same.
C. They will send a supply list. D. Both are held online and on-site.
21. Which requires reservation in advance
A Plan Your Vegetable Garden. B. Arranging Store-Bought Flowers.
C. Wintering Bees in Cold Climates. D. History of Photography-Postmodernism.
B
By the time I took Kicker home, I was living in a van (旅居房车), so he was thrown into van life from day one. At this point, I knew how to make him an outgoing and adaptable dog, and my life was far more adventurous than it had been...
Right out of the gate I took him to ski touring, which is a lot like cross-country skiing but in wilder terrain. At first, Kicker would just stay nestled (依偎) in my jacket, but as he got stronger, he would run on his own for a little while before I carried him again.
We also went on some winter camping adventures in the high peaks of the Uinta Mountains, and we tried snow kiting. He ran around while I skied. He learned to speed-fly and kiteboard. One time he vomited (呕吐) all over the new cushions on my bed. Boy, did that stay smelly for days! Still, living in a van with a dog was great. With each new day, he got stronger and more independent.
I had dreamed of visiting Alaska since I was a child, so being able to share that trip with Kicker felt incredible. There’s something to be said about shared experiences and how they help develop a strong bond. Together we kayaked, snowmobiled, and even ended up exploring deep blue ice caves in Worthington Glacier. Kicker learned to come snowboarding with me in the mountains of Alaska. He would hike part of the way, and I would carry him the rest. I would always let him run next to me as I boarded, but I usually ended up putting him on my shoulders for the rest of the ride down—he had grown far too big to fit in my jacket.
Having a dog has been one of the most rewarding things in my life. For me, it’s about the time spent together exploring, sharing experiences, working through challenging situations, snuggling, and ultimately taking care of one another.
22. What was Kicker like when he was first taken home by the author
A. Sick and pitiful. B. Small and weak.
C. Happy and active. D. Outgoing and adventurous.
23. Why was the incident of Kicker’s vomiting mentioned in paragraph 3
A. To illustrate how hard life is in a van.
B. To indicate that raising Kicker was not all roses.
C. To show the importance of taking good care of a pet.
D. To warn us of the trouble a pet can bring to us on a trip.
24. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. What tricks Kicker learned in Alaska.
B What great experiences the author had.
C. How the author realized his childhood dream.
D. How much the author enjoyed Kicker's company.
25. What is special about the author’s relationship with Kicker
A. They bond through shared adventures.
B. They help each other to become stronger.
C. They bond through giving each other rewards.
D. They depend on each other in life’s hardest times.
C
Back in 2019, three Chinese scientists were playfighting during a break from working in the Chongqing Province, China. One was kung-fu kicked into a rock, causing an opening in the rock face. Inside, a wonderful fossil (化石) lay undisturbed, preserved for millions of years.
The fossil was a jawed fish, some 439 million years old, and the findings from the Chongqing site, along with other fossil findings in nearby Guizhou province, have excited the science world, as they are 11 million years older than any fish fossil found before. It is a significant discovery because scientists have suspected that jaws evolved (进化) some 450 million years ago, but there had yet to be any fossils that supported this theory. The oldest fossils with jaws found were 439 million years old.
In this discovery, though, there was a new species of shark that was 439 million years old, with a full jaw.
“All these things are still like dreams,” said Zhu Min, who led the research teams that recently published four papers on the discoveries. “Today we are staring at complete early fishes, 11 million years earlier than the previous oldest finds. These are both the most exciting as well as the most challenging fossils I have had the privilege to work on.”
Some of the fish that were discovered were placoderms, an extinct class of fish that have hard plates that formed a shield around the head and trunk, while others were an ancient type of shark.
The scientists found the oldest-known teeth of any vertebrate (脊椎动物), 14 million years older than any previous findings, as well as two other shark descendants. China has been the site of numerous discoveries in recent years, including fossils of feathered dinosaurs, as well as the oldest known animals on Earth.
“The discovery of the Chongqing site is indeed an unbelievable miracle of fossil hunting,” Zhu added. “Suddenly we realized we have found a jaw-dropping fossil site. We are now close to the core of solving the fishy tree of early jawed vertebrates.”
26. What is the function of the first paragraph
A. To witness the wonders of Kung Fu. B. To describe the background of the text.
C. To introduce a new species of fish. D. To lead in the main topic of the text.
27. Why is the discovery of the Chongqing site critical
A. It focuses on the most challenging fish fossils. B. It provides evidence of the evolution of jawed fish.
C. It includes fossils of different species of the fish. D. It traces the origin of the oldest animal on earth.
28. What’s Zhu Min’s attitude towards the discovery of the Chongqing site
A. Unclear. B. Passive. C. Positive. D. Neutral.
29. What can be the best title for the text
A. The Oldest Fish Fossil Was Discovered thanks to Kung Fu
B. Kung Fu Has Brought Major Benefits to the Science World
C. China Has Made Numerous Fossil Discoveries Recently
D. Chinese Scientists Strive to Help Finish the Fishy Tree
D
Jennifer Brophy, a professor of Stanford, is working on methods that she hopes will be used to improve commercial plant species so that they can survive harsh conditions. Initially, she studied green architecture in her undergraduate years. Once she started taking architecture classes, she realized it wasn’t her passion — but when she encountered an article about a company that creates biofuels (生物燃料) from bacteria, something clicked. “I thought that was just the coolest thing. It got me really interested in pursuing bioengineering,” she says.
Today, Brophy is developing new genetic engineering techniques that can help plants grow in various conditions. By changing the genome (基因组) of both commercial crops and soil bacteria, she thinks it’s possible to help plants survive droughts.
Brophy is building what she calls “genetic circuits”. Besides changing the genes within plant cells, this method also changes how and when those genes are triggered. If the plant senses a specific sugar, it can express one protein; if it senses another signal, it’ll express a different protein. If both signals are there, the plant may be able to express something else entirely. ”Using circuits to all these different inputs,“ she says.
“A plant doesn’t necessarily know what’s coming. It just knows whether it’s hot or temperate right now,” says Brophy. This can lead to problems when weather becomes erratic. A plant that usually flowers in spring may flower in winter if there’re a few unseasonably warm days. When temperatures fall again, the flowers die, which ruins a year of crops. “It’d be great to be able to communicate with plants to tell them, ‘Hey, you should wait on that flowering,’” she adds.
Brophy is still testing the concept in the lab using a small weedy plant called Arabidopsis. She notes engineering crops in the future may also involve genetically modifying soil bacteria. As the bacteria’s surroundings change, they could potentially send out chemical signals that tell nearby plants to shift their growth accordingly. Brophy thinks engineering crops could benefit farmers and society at large.
30. What made Brophy interested in bioengineering
A. Her undergraduate education. B. Her visit to a company.
C. Her exposure to a related article. D. Her curiosity about biofuels.
31. The method of “genetic circuits” is designed to _____________.
A. create better biofuels from soil bacteria B. monitor the proteins within plant cells
C. preserve species of commercial crops D. promote plants to respond to surroundings
32. What does the underlined word “erratic” mean in Paragraph 4
A. Unpleasant. B. Unstable. C. Unbearable. D. Unaffected.
33. What is the best title of the passage
A. Jennifer Brophy, a brilliant bioengineering scientist.
B. Climate change, a tough problem around the world.
C. Genetic circuits, a smart method to help crops survive.
D. Genetic engineering, a new technique to produce crops.
、七选五(本大题共1小题)
If there is one expression that you should remove from your vocabulary immediately, it is the usage of “can’t”. “I can’t do this” or “I can’t finish it”. Sounds familiar ____34____ However, when we take a closer look at what that means exactly, we see that this can have a negative effect on our behavioral patterns over the long term.
When you use “can’t”, you are cutting your legs from underneath you. ____35____ That’s right, everything is a possibility, and anyone can make any possibility a reality at any given moment. Look around you, everything that you see, use, touch, and feel on a daily basis was thought possible by someone at some point in time. Because this person believed that it could be a possibility, it then became a reality.
____36____ Despite that, your barriers from the mind make you think that you can’t do certain things. So when you say can’t, what that really means is that you don’t want to. And what you don’t want to do, you will not do. It’s that simple.
So when you use the expression “I can’t”, you automatically program yourself never to do it. Since can’t means won’t in your mind, if you keep repeating that, then expect it to become a fact of your life. ____37____ Instead, you need to use a more appropriate replacement, such as “I could” or “I’ll try”, or even better yet “I will” and “I am”.
If you want to be truly successful in your life, you need to believe that you can do absolutely anything. Most people fail or fail to try due to negative self talk, which has nothing to do with skills or talent. ____38____
A. Because in reality, anything can be done.
B. Don’t allow yourself to make that mistake.
C. We’ve all been using this expression quite often.
D. It is easy to have a positive attitude towards life.
E. Now, you have a sense that everything is possible.
F. Whether we believe we can or we can’t, we are right!
G. This is why you need to remove “can’t” from your vocabulary.
六、完形填空(本大题共1小题)
Farmers at Malaysia’s Mono Premium Melon Farm have discovered the right mix of nutrients and treatments to successfully grow Japanese muskmelons, one of the world’s ____39____ fruits. One of the ____40____ involves workers rubbing the melons with a soft cloth. The farmers believe that doing this can ____41____ the taste of the fruit. They also play classical music around the plants, which is thought to increase ____42____.
Since the last century, farmers in Japan have been growing the fruit which is ____43____ for their tastiness and shape. In Japan, the costly melons are sold just in ____44____ stores as luxury products.
The farmers say they ____45____ to grow melons with the same level of quality as those sold in Japan. But the process is more ____46____ in Malaysia because of the country’s hotter and wetter climate.
“We have to make sure that nutrition and the watering are done very consistently and ____47____,” says Elaine Chow, the co-founder of the farm, in Putrajaya, south of Kuala Lumpur.
The Malaysian farmers get their ____48____ from Japan and also travel to Japanese farms to ____49____ the correct growing methods. The farmers say they have done a lot of ____50____ to find out the best nutrition for the muskmelon plants.
The farmers’ ____51____ have paid off so far. The first crop of 200 selected muskmelons had quickly ____52____ at 40 US dollars per kilogram. That ____53____ is about one-third lower than that in Japan.
39. A. smallest B. costliest C. heaviest D. ugliest
40. A. methods B. countries C. theories D. stories
41. A. try B. miss C. forget D. improve
42. A. profit B. expense C. growth D. satisfaction
43. A. prized B. abandoned C. awarded D. cared
44. A. remote B. high-end C. less-known D. neighboring
45. A. hate B. stop C. aim D. promise
46. A. peaceful B. convenient C. natural D. difficult
47. A. frequently B. annually C. precisely D. similarly
48. A. invitations B. seeds C. contracts D. funds
49. A. popularize B. check C. demonstrate D. learn
50. A. tasks B. experiments C. preparations D. promotions
51. A. efforts B. kindness C. generosity D. experiences
52. A. died out B. shown up C. sold out D. grown up
53. A. weight B. share C. demand D. price
七、用单词的适当形式完成短文(本大题共1小题)
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。
It’s common to see a barista (咖啡师) create coffee art, but it’s a whole different ball game doing the same thing with tea. Han Zheming, ____54____ 80-year-old Shanghai resident, has managed ____55____ (perfect) the skill, creating tea art in cups, or dian cha (点茶) in Chinese, which used to be a routine during the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Over the past decades, he ____56____ (use) tea and spoons to create nearly 200 patterns ____57____ (base) on ancient paintings.
It’s also his intention to bring the old ritual back to modern life and have more people appreciate ____58____ (it) charm. Dian cha in modern brewing enhances the taste of tea, Han says. ‘‘It is similar ____59____ the foam on top of a cup of coffee, except that it is made of tea rather than milk.”
Chinese tea culture started to enjoy ____60____ (popular) during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and flourished throughout the Song Dynasty, ____61____ tea had become a necessity for almost everyone, from nobles and scholars to common people, just like other important items, such as rice, oil and salt, as suggested by Song politician and thinker Wang Anshi.
____62____ (total) different from the method of brewing tea during the Tang period, in the Song Dynasty, the popular way of having tea was through dian cha. The action of pouring hot water over fine powdered tea is called dian, hence the name dian cha, which _____63_____ (list) as an intangible cultural heritage of Runzhou district, Zhenjiang city, Jiangsu province, in 2019.
八、其他应用文(本大题共1小题)
64. 假定你是李华, 你校上周举办了以“保护野生动物, 共创美好家园”为主题的英语创意海报设计大赛。请你为校刊撰写一篇报道, 内容包括:
1. 比赛的过程和结果;
2. 比赛的影响力。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
A Poster Design Contest on Wildlife Protection
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九、读后续写(本大题共1小题)
65. 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。
Maycie Fuselier was a warm-hearted young woman with a genuine care for others. Three years ago, during a charity event, she signed up to be a bone marrow(骨髓) donor, hoping to make a difference in someone's life. As time passed, the memory of that selfless act faded into the background of her busy life as a high school English teacher.
In September 2022, Adam and Candace Cromer learned that their daughter, Sophie, then only 6 years old, had been diagnosed with aplastic anemia, a rare and serious bone marrow disease.
“It was severe,” Candace said. “We did our own research and found the only cure option was to have a bone marrow transplant.”
It was an ordinary afternoon when Maycie's phone rang and she answered, expecting a routine call, but the voice on the other end brought unexpected news.
“Hello, Maycie This is calling from the National Bone Marrow Registry. We have a potential match for your donor profile. A young girl named Sophie, who is suffering from a rare and severe bone marrow disease called aplastic anemia, needs your help. Are you still willing to donate ”
The news that she was a match for Sophie left her both surprised and nervous. Unsure of what to do, she sought guidance from her father.
“He said that I should think about it and I did,” she shared.
After taking his advice, she made the life-changing decision. “I'm so glad I said yes,” Maycie added, reflecting on the experience.
The process was swift and efficient. Maycie underwent a series of tests to confirm her compatibility, and soon, it was confirmed that she was indeed a match for Sophie. The thought of being able to save a child's life filled her with a profound sense of purpose and joy.
In January 2023, Sophie's life was saved by a bone marrow transplant from Maycie. The Children's of Alabama organized a special meeting for them in September 2024.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
On the day of the reunion, Maycie walked into a room filled with balloons and smiles.
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Seeing Sophie healthy and lively, Maycie was glad she had made that decision.
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遵义市第四中学2025-2026学年高三上学期10月月考英语试题
一、短对话(本大题共5小题)
1. What did the man think of the football game
A. Disappointing. B. Exciting. C. Confusing.
【答案】C
【原文】M: My boss took me to a football game after work. I had never seen a professional football game before.
W: That was nice of him. Did you enjoy it
M: Not particularly. I’ve never understood how the game works.
2. What does the girl want
A. A sweater. B. A dress. C. Shoes.
【答案】C
【原文】W: Can I have those beautiful shoes, Dad Will you buy them for me
M: They’re too expensive! But what about this dress It’s nice.
W: I think it looks boring.
M: Well, let’s go in. I want to try on that black sweater.
3. What’s the man’s condition
A. He feels cold. B. His stomach hurts. C. He’s hurt his leg.
【答案】B
【原文】W: Ben, I didn’t see you in class yesterday and have heard that you’re down with a bad cold. Are you any better now
M: No, Angelia. I stayed home as my stomach hurt terribly. I’m still feeling a little sick after taking the medicine.
W: I hope you feel better soon.
4. Where are the speakers probably
A. In a bookstore. B. At home. C. At a restaurant.
【答案】A
【原文】M: Have you found the books you want
W: Yes, I’m going to buy the two on cooking. My mother says my cooking skills need to be improved.
5. What will the speakers do first
A. Make a meal. B. See a movie. C. Buy ice creams.
【答案】B
【原文】M: I don’t want to watch TV. I’m feeling active. Shall we go for a run
W: But I was looking forward to an afternoon of watching romantic films and eating ice creams. Perhaps we could make a deal — watch a film at home, then have a nice walk
M: OK, let’s do that then.
二、长对话(本大题共4小题)
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. What is the man doing now
A. Competing on the street. B. Driving on the way. C. Guiding the traffic.
7. When does the woman’s train leave
A. At 8:03. B. At 8:13. C. At 8:30.
【答案】6. B 7. C
【原文】W: Are you sure we’re on the right way
M: Did I take a wrong turn
W: I’m not sure. But, I think you turned left when you should have turned right.
M: I’m sorry. Let’s go back to the crossroads and turn the other way.
W: I have to catch the 8:30 train. Do you think I can make it
M: Don’t worry. I’ll take you there within 20 minutes.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. What is bothering the boy
A. That his grade is unsatisfactory.
B. That his school year is almost over.
C. That his schoolwork is too heavy.
9. What does the girl offer to do for the boy
A. Help schedule his time wisely.
B. Bring his lunch to the library.
C. Assist him with some of the work.
【答案】8. C 9. B
【原文】W: Are you okay You look like you may be getting ill.
M: I’m happy that the school year is almost over, but I really don’t know how I will get all my work done. I have three papers and a public speaking project to present before the end of the month.
W: Can I help you finish any of them
M: No. I need to do the work myself. I just need to schedule my time wisely. It will be a hard month, though.
W: I wish I could do more. Oh, I know! I will bring you lunch during the days so that you do not get interrupted. You won’t even have to leave the library.
M: That sounds wonderful! Thank you so much!
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
10. What do we learn about the training
A. It is paid by the woman. B. It is partly done on work time. C. It runs from Wednesday to Friday.
11. How does the woman feel about her new job
A. Satisfied. B. Confused. C. Anxious.
【答案】10. B 11. A
【原文】M: What do you like most about your new job
W: Well, I get better paid and the distance between work and home is shorter. But the best part is that they have training programs to improve our work skills. And they run partly on company time, usually from four to six on Wednesdays and Fridays.
M: That sounds great. I wish my company did that.
W: It really is a good thing. And even though the company has to pay for the training, it’s worth it in the long run. Because with a greater understanding of the computer programs I use every day, I do my daily tasks more quickly and effectively.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
12. When will Judy have to hand in the chemistry homework
A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Wednesday.
13. What will Judy do on Monday
A. Have a full day of classes.
B. Attend a birthday party.
C. Go kite flying.
14. What will Max probably do next
A. Fly a kite. B. Read a magazine. C. Do his homework.
【答案】12. C 13. A 14. B
【原文】M: Let’s go kite flying, Judy. It’s such a lovely day.
W: Okay, but let me finish my chemistry homework first. Would you mind waiting for half an hour, Max There are a few sports magazines on the table.
M: Isn’t the chemistry homework due next Wednesday
W: Yeah, but I have a full day of classes on Monday and a birthday party to attend on Tuesday.
M: All right, then. You go ahead, and I’ll catch up on some sports news while waiting.
三、短文(本大题共1小题)
听下面一段对白，回答以下小题。
15. When did the consultants do the survey
A. Several months ago. B. Several weeks ago. C. Several days ago.
16. What was the company’s score for friendliness as a whole
A. 8 out of 10. B. 7 out of 10. C. 6 out of 10.
17. How did the consultants suggest the company improve their friendliness
A. By using classic music.
B. By answering the calls cheerfully.
C. By using some good phrases on the phone.
18. What did the company staff do well in
A. How quickly they answered the calls.
B. How efficiently they dealt with inquiries.
C. How exactly they remembered the callers’ names.
【答案】15. A 16. C 17. C 18. B
【原文】W: So if everyone is here, I’ll make a start. As you know, a few months ago, we asked some consultants to do a survey of the way we answer the telephone across the group. They telephoned our offices and made inquiries as customers normally would. Now I’ll begin with what they found out. First of all, they found out that on average we answer the phone after four rings, which isn’t bad, but we can still improve on it. Secondly, friendliness. Now, although some offices scored as high as eight out of 10 for friendliness, the consultants only gave the company as a whole six out of 10. On this point, they suggested that we use some good phrases on the phone. I think we can choose some new hold music as well. And finally, efficiency. Now here we did quite well. However, there were one or two negative points which we still have to work on, such as always remembering to ask the caller’s name. So we need to do a lot of work.
四、阅读理解(本大题共4小题)
History of Photography—Postmodernism: Online
6 Tuesdays: October 17—November 28
1: 00-4: 00
(no class on November 21st)
399/499
Explore the history of postmodern photography from the 1960s to the present. Start with pop art, and the social landscape. Create photographs like the great masters of this period. We will look at constructed photographs to understand the ideas of fictive (虚构的) composition, identity, and the creation of altered reality in your imagery.
Plan Your Vegetable Garden: Online
Thursday, October 19
6: 00-8: 00
32/40
This class is offered both online as a virtual class and on-site as an in-person class.
Fall is a great time to start planning next year’s vegetable gardens. Learn about soil preparation and tests, vegetable garden layouts, and when and how to plant for a continued, flavorful harvest.
Arranging Store-Bought Flowers: Online
Thursday, October 5
6: 00-8: 00
42/53
This floral design class is offered both online as a virtual class and on-site as an in-person class.
Recombining store-bought flowers allows you to make excellent floral arrangements. You will learn how to include fruit and dried materials as well as how to prepare flowers before arranging. Purchase a few mixed flowers, several individual flowers from the grocery store before class and follow along step by step. A supply list will be sent.
Wintering Bees in Cold Climates: Online
Saturday, October 7
10 a. m.—noon
32/40
New! Beehives can be a challenge to overwinter especially in northern climates. Learn care tips that will help you maintain a healthy bee group all year round. Please choose either the on-site or online class attendance option. The former needs to be booked.
The online classes will be taught via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance.
19. What can you do if you are taking History of Photography-Postmodernism
A. Make your own photographs. B. Study photography before the 1960s.
C. Put more concern on reality. D. Expand your imagination.
20. What do Plan Your Vegetable Garden and Arranging Store-Bought Flowers have in common
A. They are about how to grow fruits. B. They charge the same.
C. They will send a supply list. D. Both are held online and on-site.
21. Which requires reservation in advance
A Plan Your Vegetable Garden. B. Arranging Store-Bought Flowers.
C. Wintering Bees in Cold Climates. D. History of Photography-Postmodernism.
【答案】19. A 20. D 21. C
By the time I took Kicker home, I was living in a van (旅居房车), so he was thrown into van life from day one. At this point, I knew how to make him an outgoing and adaptable dog, and my life was far more adventurous than it had been...
Right out of the gate I took him to ski touring, which is a lot like cross-country skiing but in wilder terrain. At first, Kicker would just stay nestled (依偎) in my jacket, but as he got stronger, he would run on his own for a little while before I carried him again.
We also went on some winter camping adventures in the high peaks of the Uinta Mountains, and we tried snow kiting. He ran around while I skied. He learned to speed-fly and kiteboard. One time he vomited (呕吐) all over the new cushions on my bed. Boy, did that stay smelly for days! Still, living in a van with a dog was great. With each new day, he got stronger and more independent.
I had dreamed of visiting Alaska since I was a child, so being able to share that trip with Kicker felt incredible. There’s something to be said about shared experiences and how they help develop a strong bond. Together we kayaked, snowmobiled, and even ended up exploring deep blue ice caves in Worthington Glacier. Kicker learned to come snowboarding with me in the mountains of Alaska. He would hike part of the way, and I would carry him the rest. I would always let him run next to me as I boarded, but I usually ended up putting him on my shoulders for the rest of the ride down—he had grown far too big to fit in my jacket.
Having a dog has been one of the most rewarding things in my life. For me, it’s about the time spent together exploring, sharing experiences, working through challenging situations, snuggling, and ultimately taking care of one another.
22. What was Kicker like when he was first taken home by the author
A. Sick and pitiful. B. Small and weak.
C. Happy and active. D. Outgoing and adventurous.
23. Why was the incident of Kicker’s vomiting mentioned in paragraph 3
A. To illustrate how hard life is in a van.
B. To indicate that raising Kicker was not all roses.
C. To show the importance of taking good care of a pet.
D. To warn us of the trouble a pet can bring to us on a trip.
24. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. What tricks Kicker learned in Alaska.
B What great experiences the author had.
C. How the author realized his childhood dream.
D. How much the author enjoyed Kicker's company.
25. What is special about the author’s relationship with Kicker
A. They bond through shared adventures.
B. They help each other to become stronger.
C. They bond through giving each other rewards.
D. They depend on each other in life’s hardest times.
【答案】22. B 23. B 24. D 25. A
Back in 2019, three Chinese scientists were playfighting during a break from working in the Chongqing Province, China. One was kung-fu kicked into a rock, causing an opening in the rock face. Inside, a wonderful fossil (化石) lay undisturbed, preserved for millions of years.
The fossil was a jawed fish, some 439 million years old, and the findings from the Chongqing site, along with other fossil findings in nearby Guizhou province, have excited the science world, as they are 11 million years older than any fish fossil found before. It is a significant discovery because scientists have suspected that jaws evolved (进化) some 450 million years ago, but there had yet to be any fossils that supported this theory. The oldest fossils with jaws found were 439 million years old.
In this discovery, though, there was a new species of shark that was 439 million years old, with a full jaw.
“All these things are still like dreams,” said Zhu Min, who led the research teams that recently published four papers on the discoveries. “Today we are staring at complete early fishes, 11 million years earlier than the previous oldest finds. These are both the most exciting as well as the most challenging fossils I have had the privilege to work on.”
Some of the fish that were discovered were placoderms, an extinct class of fish that have hard plates that formed a shield around the head and trunk, while others were an ancient type of shark.
The scientists found the oldest-known teeth of any vertebrate (脊椎动物), 14 million years older than any previous findings, as well as two other shark descendants. China has been the site of numerous discoveries in recent years, including fossils of feathered dinosaurs, as well as the oldest known animals on Earth.
“The discovery of the Chongqing site is indeed an unbelievable miracle of fossil hunting,” Zhu added. “Suddenly we realized we have found a jaw-dropping fossil site. We are now close to the core of solving the fishy tree of early jawed vertebrates.”
26. What is the function of the first paragraph
A. To witness the wonders of Kung Fu. B. To describe the background of the text.
C. To introduce a new species of fish. D. To lead in the main topic of the text.
27. Why is the discovery of the Chongqing site critical
A. It focuses on the most challenging fish fossils. B. It provides evidence of the evolution of jawed fish.
C. It includes fossils of different species of the fish. D. It traces the origin of the oldest animal on earth.
28. What’s Zhu Min’s attitude towards the discovery of the Chongqing site
A. Unclear. B. Passive. C. Positive. D. Neutral.
29. What can be the best title for the text
A. The Oldest Fish Fossil Was Discovered thanks to Kung Fu
B. Kung Fu Has Brought Major Benefits to the Science World
C. China Has Made Numerous Fossil Discoveries Recently
D. Chinese Scientists Strive to Help Finish the Fishy Tree
【答案】26. D 27. B 28. C 29. A
Jennifer Brophy, a professor of Stanford, is working on methods that she hopes will be used to improve commercial plant species so that they can survive harsh conditions. Initially, she studied green architecture in her undergraduate years. Once she started taking architecture classes, she realized it wasn’t her passion — but when she encountered an article about a company that creates biofuels (生物燃料) from bacteria, something clicked. “I thought that was just the coolest thing. It got me really interested in pursuing bioengineering,” she says.
Today, Brophy is developing new genetic engineering techniques that can help plants grow in various conditions. By changing the genome (基因组) of both commercial crops and soil bacteria, she thinks it’s possible to help plants survive droughts.
Brophy is building what she calls “genetic circuits”. Besides changing the genes within plant cells, this method also changes how and when those genes are triggered. If the plant senses a specific sugar, it can express one protein; if it senses another signal, it’ll express a different protein. If both signals are there, the plant may be able to express something else entirely. ”Using circuits to all these different inputs,“ she says.
“A plant doesn’t necessarily know what’s coming. It just knows whether it’s hot or temperate right now,” says Brophy. This can lead to problems when weather becomes erratic. A plant that usually flowers in spring may flower in winter if there’re a few unseasonably warm days. When temperatures fall again, the flowers die, which ruins a year of crops. “It’d be great to be able to communicate with plants to tell them, ‘Hey, you should wait on that flowering,’” she adds.
Brophy is still testing the concept in the lab using a small weedy plant called Arabidopsis. She notes engineering crops in the future may also involve genetically modifying soil bacteria. As the bacteria’s surroundings change, they could potentially send out chemical signals that tell nearby plants to shift their growth accordingly. Brophy thinks engineering crops could benefit farmers and society at large.
30. What made Brophy interested in bioengineering
A. Her undergraduate education. B. Her visit to a company.
C. Her exposure to a related article. D. Her curiosity about biofuels.
31. The method of “genetic circuits” is designed to _____________.
A. create better biofuels from soil bacteria B. monitor the proteins within plant cells
C. preserve species of commercial crops D. promote plants to respond to surroundings
32. What does the underlined word “erratic” mean in Paragraph 4
A. Unpleasant. B. Unstable. C. Unbearable. D. Unaffected.
33. What is the best title of the passage
A. Jennifer Brophy, a brilliant bioengineering scientist.
B. Climate change, a tough problem around the world.
C. Genetic circuits, a smart method to help crops survive.
D. Genetic engineering, a new technique to produce crops.
【答案】30. C 31. D 32. B 33. C
五、七选五(本大题共1小题)
If there is one expression that you should remove from your vocabulary immediately, it is the usage of “can’t”. “I can’t do this” or “I can’t finish it”. Sounds familiar ____34____ However, when we take a closer look at what that means exactly, we see that this can have a negative effect on our behavioral patterns over the long term.
When you use “can’t”, you are cutting your legs from underneath you. ____35____ That’s right, everything is a possibility, and anyone can make any possibility a reality at any given moment. Look around you, everything that you see, use, touch, and feel on a daily basis was thought possible by someone at some point in time. Because this person believed that it could be a possibility, it then became a reality.
____36____ Despite that, your barriers from the mind make you think that you can’t do certain things. So when you say can’t, what that really means is that you don’t want to. And what you don’t want to do, you will not do. It’s that simple.
So when you use the expression “I can’t”, you automatically program yourself never to do it. Since can’t means won’t in your mind, if you keep repeating that, then expect it to become a fact of your life. ____37____ Instead, you need to use a more appropriate replacement, such as “I could” or “I’ll try”, or even better yet “I will” and “I am”.
If you want to be truly successful in your life, you need to believe that you can do absolutely anything. Most people fail or fail to try due to negative self talk, which has nothing to do with skills or talent. ____38____
A. Because in reality, anything can be done.
B. Don’t allow yourself to make that mistake.
C. We’ve all been using this expression quite often.
D. It is easy to have a positive attitude towards life.
E. Now, you have a sense that everything is possible.
F. Whether we believe we can or we can’t, we are right!
G. This is why you need to remove “can’t” from your vocabulary.
【答案】34. C 35. A 36. E 37. G 38. B
六、完形填空(本大题共1小题)
Farmers at Malaysia’s Mono Premium Melon Farm have discovered the right mix of nutrients and treatments to successfully grow Japanese muskmelons, one of the world’s ____39____ fruits. One of the ____40____ involves workers rubbing the melons with a soft cloth. The farmers believe that doing this can ____41____ the taste of the fruit. They also play classical music around the plants, which is thought to increase ____42____.
Since the last century, farmers in Japan have been growing the fruit which is ____43____ for their tastiness and shape. In Japan, the costly melons are sold just in ____44____ stores as luxury products.
The farmers say they ____45____ to grow melons with the same level of quality as those sold in Japan. But the process is more ____46____ in Malaysia because of the country’s hotter and wetter climate.
“We have to make sure that nutrition and the watering are done very consistently and ____47____,” says Elaine Chow, the co-founder of the farm, in Putrajaya, south of Kuala Lumpur.
The Malaysian farmers get their ____48____ from Japan and also travel to Japanese farms to ____49____ the correct growing methods. The farmers say they have done a lot of ____50____ to find out the best nutrition for the muskmelon plants.
The farmers’ ____51____ have paid off so far. The first crop of 200 selected muskmelons had quickly ____52____ at 40 US dollars per kilogram. That ____53____ is about one-third lower than that in Japan.
39. A. smallest B. costliest C. heaviest D. ugliest
40. A. methods B. countries C. theories D. stories
41. A. try B. miss C. forget D. improve
42. A. profit B. expense C. growth D. satisfaction
43. A. prized B. abandoned C. awarded D. cared
44. A. remote B. high-end C. less-known D. neighboring
45. A. hate B. stop C. aim D. promise
46. A. peaceful B. convenient C. natural D. difficult
47. A. frequently B. annually C. precisely D. similarly
48. A. invitations B. seeds C. contracts D. funds
49. A. popularize B. check C. demonstrate D. learn
50. A. tasks B. experiments C. preparations D. promotions
51. A. efforts B. kindness C. generosity D. experiences
52. A. died out B. shown up C. sold out D. grown up
53. A. weight B. share C. demand D. price
【答案】39. B 40. A 41. D 42. C 43. A 44. B 45. C 46. D 47. C 48. B 49. D 50. B 51. A 52. C 53. D
七、用单词的适当形式完成短文(本大题共1小题)
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。
It’s common to see a barista (咖啡师) create coffee art, but it’s a whole different ball game doing the same thing with tea. Han Zheming, ____54____ 80-year-old Shanghai resident, has managed ____55____ (perfect) the skill, creating tea art in cups, or dian cha (点茶) in Chinese, which used to be a routine during the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Over the past decades, he ____56____ (use) tea and spoons to create nearly 200 patterns ____57____ (base) on ancient paintings.
It’s also his intention to bring the old ritual back to modern life and have more people appreciate ____58____ (it) charm. Dian cha in modern brewing enhances the taste of tea, Han says. ‘‘It is similar ____59____ the foam on top of a cup of coffee, except that it is made of tea rather than milk.”
Chinese tea culture started to enjoy ____60____ (popular) during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and flourished throughout the Song Dynasty, ____61____ tea had become a necessity for almost everyone, from nobles and scholars to common people, just like other important items, such as rice, oil and salt, as suggested by Song politician and thinker Wang Anshi.
____62____ (total) different from the method of brewing tea during the Tang period, in the Song Dynasty, the popular way of having tea was through dian cha. The action of pouring hot water over fine powdered tea is called dian, hence the name dian cha, which _____63_____ (list) as an intangible cultural heritage of Runzhou district, Zhenjiang city, Jiangsu province, in 2019.
【答案】54. an 55. to perfect
56. has used
57. based 58. its
59. to 60. popularity
61. when 62. Totally
63. was listed
八、其他应用文(本大题共1小题)
64. 假定你是李华, 你校上周举办了以“保护野生动物, 共创美好家园”为主题的英语创意海报设计大赛。请你为校刊撰写一篇报道, 内容包括:
1. 比赛的过程和结果;
2. 比赛的影响力。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
A Poster Design Contest on Wildlife Protection
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【答案】参考范文:
A Poster Design Contest on Wildlife Protection
Last week a poster design contest themed “Wildlife Protection” was held in our school.
All the students from Grade one actively participated and submitted their well-designed entries. After a careful selection process, 60 outstanding works were awarded for the fantastic ideas, which are now on display on the school website.
The contest turns out to be a big hit. Not only does it provide a platform for students to showcase their talent but also it helped us develop an awareness of our shared role in keeping all wildlife healthy in its natural habitat.
九、读后续写(本大题共1小题)
65. 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。
Maycie Fuselier was a warm-hearted young woman with a genuine care for others. Three years ago, during a charity event, she signed up to be a bone marrow(骨髓) donor, hoping to make a difference in someone's life. As time passed, the memory of that selfless act faded into the background of her busy life as a high school English teacher.
In September 2022, Adam and Candace Cromer learned that their daughter, Sophie, then only 6 years old, had been diagnosed with aplastic anemia, a rare and serious bone marrow disease.
“It was severe,” Candace said. “We did our own research and found the only cure option was to have a bone marrow transplant.”
It was an ordinary afternoon when Maycie's phone rang and she answered, expecting a routine call, but the voice on the other end brought unexpected news.
“Hello, Maycie This is calling from the National Bone Marrow Registry. We have a potential match for your donor profile. A young girl named Sophie, who is suffering from a rare and severe bone marrow disease called aplastic anemia, needs your help. Are you still willing to donate ”
The news that she was a match for Sophie left her both surprised and nervous. Unsure of what to do, she sought guidance from her father.
“He said that I should think about it and I did,” she shared.
After taking his advice, she made the life-changing decision. “I'm so glad I said yes,” Maycie added, reflecting on the experience.
The process was swift and efficient. Maycie underwent a series of tests to confirm her compatibility, and soon, it was confirmed that she was indeed a match for Sophie. The thought of being able to save a child's life filled her with a profound sense of purpose and joy.
In January 2023, Sophie's life was saved by a bone marrow transplant from Maycie. The Children's of Alabama organized a special meeting for them in September 2024.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
On the day of the reunion, Maycie walked into a room filled with balloons and smiles.
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Seeing Sophie healthy and lively, Maycie was glad she had made that decision.
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【答案】
On the day of the reunion, Maycie walked into a room filled with balloons and smiles. There, she saw Sophie, now a healthy and vibrant 8-year-old, running and laughing like any other child. The transformation was astonishing, and Maycie’s heart swelled with emotion. Sophie ran towards Maycie, hugging her tightly. “You' re my hero,” she whispered, tears of joy in her eyes. Maycie held her, overwhelmed by the love and gratitude that surrounded her. The two embraced, a moment of pure joy and gratitude that brought tears to the eyes of everyone present.
Seeing Sophie healthy and lively, Maycie was glad she had made that decision. It was a reminder that kindness could have profound and lasting impacts. During their reunion, Maycie reflected on the emotional experience and encouraged others to consider becoming donors, emphasizing the chance to “give the gift of life”. “Don’t even think twice,” she said. “Do it. For sure.” Maycie returned to her classroom with a renewed sense of purpose, sharing her story with her students. She wanted them to understand the power of compassion and the incredible gift of life that they could all be a part of.