辽宁省县域重点高中2026届高三上学期期中考试英语试卷（含答案）

英语考试卷
注意事项：
1.答题前、考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What might the weather be like now
A. Rainy. B. Windy. C. Cloudy.
2. What will the man probably do next
A. Provide the woman with a drink. B. Wait for Mrs. Dean. C. Interview the woman.
3. How is Tim going to his friend’s house
A. By car. B. On foot. C. By bike.
4. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Sleep more. B. Exercise less. C. Drink enough water.
5 What does the man think of the examples in the paper
A. Creative. B. Out-of-date. C. Accurate.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What drink does the woman recommend
A. Berry milkshake. B. Blueberry juice. C. Orange tea.
7. How much will the man pay
A. $8. B. $8.8. C. $9.6.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Who is the woman
A. A parent. B. A lecturer. C. A student.
9. Which will the speakers probably see first
A. The economics department. B. The science buildings. C. The business department.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Strangers. B. Business partners. C. Tour guide and tourist.
11. Where is the woman from
A. Australia. B. The UK. C. Canada.
12. What has the woman been doing in Cairo
A. Sightseeing. B. Doing business. C. Visiting friends.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. How does the man sound
A. Calm. B. Bored. C. Excited.
14. What does the woman offer to do for the man
A. Give him her new record. B. Sign her name on his record. C. Introduce him to a record company.
15. What do the speakers do together
A. They listen to some music. B. They record one special song. C. They have a photo taken.
16 What event are the speakers attending
A. A music lecture. B. An album signing event. C. A public performance of music.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What can we know about the earliest space food from the speech
A. It tasted good. B. It had shortcomings. C. It originated in America.
18. What’s the main food for American astronauts
A. Fast food. B. Liquid food. C. Organic food.
19. Which country offers its astronauts roasted pork
A. Russia. B. China. C. America.
20. How many countries is the mentioned space food from
A. Four. B. Five. C. Six.
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
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1. What is the disadvantage of edX for web design beginners
A. It offers too few courses. B. Its courses are too expensive.
C. It focuses more on specialized areas. D. It lacks courses created with industry leaders.
2. How much time is needed to complete the Front-End Web Developer course
A. About 100-140 hours in total. B. About 150-210 hours in total.
C. About 180-220 hours in total. D. About 220-260 hours in total.
3. What will you learn in the Front-End Web Developer course
A. How to design web security systems.
B. The importance of website maintenance.
C. The latest web standards for AWS web development.
D. How to use JavaScript to develop interactive web apps.
B
I’m Inés Azofeifa Rojas, a primate (灵长类动物) researcher with Salve Monos, a nonprofit wildlife organization based in Tamarindo, Costa Rica.
When I was a girl living on the southern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, my parents would take me to see golden howler monkeys (猴) in the forest most weekends. Howler monkeys are like big, hairy gardeners, spreading seeds from many trees. I understood at an early age that we should preserve the species. Therefore, I wanted to do something to protect both the howler monkeys and their habitat.
For the past decade, I’ve studied the behavior of howler monkey groups in Guanacaste, a region in northern Costa Rica where tourism is growing rapidly and hundreds of monkeys die from electrocution (触电) each year. For my master’s degree at the University of Costa Rica, I evaluated how monkeys use modern facilities such as power lines to navigate through an urban area. I ended up taking a lot of electrocuted monkeys to rescue centers. We are documenting how this species’ behavior is changing in real time.
Although we don’t know whether the overall number of monkeys is declining, we do know that the groups located in the forest have roughly 25-45 individuals, compared with an average of only 7 in the urban groups.
I’m teaching my colleague how best to set a camera trap to monitor howler monkeys. We can then determine where to add a tree bridge, a structure to help monkeys living on the tree to complete their routes for food and engage in social behaviors safely. We also use the cameras to monitor the condition and effectiveness of the bridges and evaluate their outcome. Over the past three years, our measurements have shown that monkey electrocution has decreased by 30% after our efforts to maintain connectivity between tree routes.
4. Why did the author choose to study howler monkeys
A. She was advised by her parents. B. She aimed to protect them when young.
C. She was fascinated by their appearance. D. She majored in primate research in college.
5. What did the author do to get her master’ degree
A. She observed how monkeys move in the city.
B. She evaluated the growing tourism in Costa Rica.
C. She researched in Guanacaste for ten years.
D. She rescued a large number of injured monkeys.
6. What can be inferred about the monkeys from the author’s study
A. Monkeys’ survival is greatly affected by city facilities.
B. The overall number of the monkeys is declining.
C. Electrocution is the biggest threat to the monkeys.
D. Monkey groups in cities have more members than forest ones.
7. Where might the text be taken from
A. A Scientific research paper. B. A regional development news.
C. A wildlife conservation magazine. D. A science fiction.
C
Urban mobility is at a crossroads. For decades cities have been designed to cater to cars, with countless roads, plenty of parking, and laws that separate residential areas from commercial and industrial zones. This has made cities less livable, increasingly polluted, and contributed to social inequality. But now, a new vision for urban mobility is emerging, one that prioritizes people over vehicles, reduces carbon emissions, and enhances the quality of urban life.
At the heart of this transformation are technological innovations that are reshaping how people move within cities. Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more affordable and accessible. Autonomous vehicles, though still in their early stage, hold the promise of reducing traffic accidents and jams by enabling more efficient use of road space. And shared mobility services, such as bike-and car-sharing, are making it easier for people to get around without owning a personal vehicle.
The shift towards more sustainable urban mobility is also being driven by a change in consumer preferences. Younger generations, in particular, are less attached to the idea of car ownership and more open to alternative modes of transportation. It is being fueled by concerns about climate change and air pollution, as well as the increasing cost of owning and maintaining a car in urban areas. As a result, cities are seeing a growing demand for green transportation options.
However, the transition to a more sustainable and intelligent urban mobility system is arduous. One major challenge is the need for significant investment in new infrastructure (基础设施), such as charging stations. Additionally, ensuring the fair distribution of these benefits across different economic groups is crucial, which helps to prevent widening social gaps. What’s more, the success of urban mobility innovations depends on public acceptance and trust. Overcoming these challenges will require joint efforts from governments, private sectors, and communities.
In conclusion, the future of urban mobility is set to experience significant transformations. As cities continue to grow and evolve, embracing these changes will be crucial in shaping the urban landscape of tomorrow.
8. What issue does the author mainly discuss in paragraph 1
A. Urban roads cause a mess.
B. City designs center on cars.
C. Diverse areas get separated in the city.
D. Vehicles on roads cause traffic accidents.
9. Why do younger generations favour sustainable transport
A. They fail to make a handsome income.
B. They regard car ownership as outdated.
C. They worry about pollution and high car costs.
D. They long to be healthy through active transport.
10. What does the underlined word “arduous” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Tough. B. Sensible. C. Available. D. Rewarding.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Time to Improve Urban Transport
B. Strategies for Sustainable Transport
C. The Future of Urban Mobility
D. The Upcoming Shared City Mobility
D
Orienting yourself in the darkness of a cave seems like a difficult task. But some bats seem to have a clever solution. Greater mouse-tailed bats live in groups inside small caves where flying is challenging, so they hang from the cave’s walls and move deeper into it by crawling backwards. They move this way in many situations, such as in response to the appearance of a natural enemy, or when they want to find a better position in the cave.
Biologists have long wondered what role these bats’ unusually long tails play as they crawl inside the caves, so Yossi Yovel at Tel Aviv University and his colleagues designed an experiment to put the bats’ tails to the test.
In the experiment, the researchers recreated a set-up according to the inside of a cave, creating a maze (迷宫) with obstacles similar to the uneven, rocky landform the bats would encounter naturally. The team measured how long it took for the bats to climb the wall while crawling backwards, and how smoothly they were able to do so, first naturally and then with their tails anaesthetised (麻醉).
The bats used their tails like a blind walking cane, swinging them from side to side to detect obstacles and climb more safely and efficiently. In contrast, when the researchers anaesthetised the bats’ tails, their climbing time increased by an average of 10%, and the bats made more side movements instead of moving upward, apparently trying to find their way. “When you walk backwards, you can still feel with your body and with your legs,” says Yovel. “It’s clear that they can do it. But there was a significant reduction in efficiency.”
While other bat species have long tails, the researchers say this is so far the only one recognized to find its way in the darkness using this distinctive strategy. “I don’t think this is general for bats with long tails,” says Yovel, “until further research is done, we don’t really know.”
12. Why do greater mouse-tailed bats crawl backwards in caves
A. To scare potential enemies away.
B. To conserve energy while moving.
C. To make a quick escape from inside.
D. To adapt to the narrow environment.
13. What was the impact of tail anesthesia on bats
A. The maze became invisible to bats.
B. Bats’ performance declined in speed.
C. Bats began flying forward instead of crawling.
D. The other body parts functioned more efficiently.
14. What did the experiment reveal about bats’ tails
A. They help bats to communicate with each other.
B. They act as a sensor to help bats navigate in the dark.
C. They offer bats forces for gripping cave walls while moving.
D. They are primarily used for balance during backward crawling.
15. What is the most likely following step for Yovel’s research team
A. Train bats to crawl forward efficiently.
B. Focus on how bats use tails while flying.
C. Examine tail navigation in other bat species.
D. Study how tail lengths influence bats’ speed.
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。
The first motion pictures came into life in Thomas Alva Edison’s New Jersey laboratory in the early 1890s. Within two decades, movie theaters had spread across North America and Europe. ____16____ Their seats packed daily with audiences consuming melodramas, comedies, newsreels, and animation
Then, in 1927, sound came to the big screen. For the first time, audiences heard actors’ voices and were excited about the new change this brought to the experience: From the beginning, sound technology — along with camera, film, and projection technology — steadily improved and films became increasingly complicated. ____17____
But what is film Theories about this medium varied. Some say it is a collaborative (合作的) art and mass entertainment. Some think of it as a form of language and communication. ____18____ Others think it is a cultural document that reflects society.
____19____ It is shown in rapid speeds to create the illusion (错觉) of seamless motion. Anyone who has gone to the movies, however, knows that a great film can transport us well beyond the science that makes it possible. Unless the filmmaker effectively breaks film’s illusion (and varied attempts have been made to do just that), the wholeness of the world that a filmmaker can create is deeply affecting.
Iris Barry, who laid the foundations for MoMA’s Department of Film and film studies, was a tireless champion of the cinema, which she saw as humanizing: “____20____ And I cannot help thinking that knowing is the same thing as sympathizing.”
A. And it can be both constructive and destructive,
B. And much of the rest of the world soon followed.
C. Our brain regards them as being in continuous motion.
D. On a technical level, a film is a series of still photographic images.
E. The cinema helps us to live complete lives, in imagination if not in fact.
F. It is now hard to imagine a time when films were not central to popular culture.
G. History can help people develop sympathy and understand the world more completely.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Some people find meaning in work that others overlook. Michel Simonet, a-street cleaner,____21____a rose to his garbage cart each day. Having been devoted to the-same communities for nearly four decades, he has become a symbol of a(n)____22____: there’s always beauty within ugliness.
Michel, living in the Swiss city of Fribourg, began carrying a rose to work years ago as a way to bring something beautiful to a place most people____23____. Michel said, “One day, I looked at my garbage cart full of dirt and told myself, ‘Let’s put some beauty to make____24____with the waste.”
For years, he found ____25____in the rhythm of his work. However, so many people____26____about the story behind the rose that he____27____wrote a book, where he described meeting people from all walks of life and learning about their joys and struggles. There’s also a chapter on the rose, which____28____on his life and the work he chose. Michel doesn’t regard himself as____29____; his only desire is a job enabling him to be outside and ____30____the community. “I actually graduated from university and I chose this simple job to keep my hands busy but____31____free,” he said.
“Every job done with pride____32____respect,” he added. “I’m just a(n)____33____who loves his work. The rose isn’t for me-it’s for everyone who____34____to see beauty in daily life”
Michel really____35____society by making part of our cities more beautiful!
21. A. submits B. attaches C. extends D. donates
22. A. intention B. prediction C. belief D. discovery
23. A. ignore B. observe C. approach D. recognize
24. A. sense B. contrast C. impression D. peace
25. A. inspiration B. expectation C. opportunity D. satisfaction
26. A. inquired B. argued C. complained D. cared
27. A. gradually B. obviously C. eventually D. immediately
28. A. focuses B. insists C. relies D. brings
29. A. adventurous B. ambitious C. creative D. committed.
30. A. impress B. involve C. serve D. affect
31. A. head B. eyes C. mouth D. feet
32. A. reveals B. seeks C. displays D. deserves
33. A. pioneer B. dustman C. engineer D. volunteer
34. A. refuses B. pretends C. regrets D. forgets
35. A. succeeds in B. engages in C. contributes to D. relates to
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。
Hunan Embroidery (xiangxiu) is a folk art with Xiang-Chu cultural characteristics ____36____ (create) by the industrious and ____37____ (intelligence) people of Hunari during the long period of historical civilization.
Beginning with over 2,000 years ago (the Spring &. Autumn period), Hunan Embroidery has long historical origins. ____38____ (view) lots of embroideries unearthed in the Mawangdui Han Tombs in Changsha, we can see that the ____39____ (construct) of the local embroider of Hunan at that time had reached to a surprising standard. After ____40____ long period of evolution, in the 19th century,____41____ the development of Hunan Embroidery commercial economy, many embroidering artisans kept on.
With the great efforts of countless traditional Chinese painters ____42____ had d been concentrated on studies, Hunan Embroidery absorbed the art quintessence (精髓) of old Chinese culture from painting, embroidery, classical Chinese poems &. songs, calligraphy and metal & stone, and thus, Hunan Embroidery has formed its own characteristics: basing on traditional Chinese painting,____43____ (careful) drawing on different materials with scores of needle ways and many embroidery threads of different colors.
In early 20th century, Hunan Embroidery ____44____ (reward) many outstanding honors for ____45____ (it) unique style at home and abroad and became one of the four famous embroideries in China
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校最近进行了课程调整，你们有了更多自由支配时间。请你就此写信给校英语报，内容包括：
(1)学校生活现状;
(2)你对此的看法。
注意：
(1)写作词数应为80个左右;
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear editor,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I have loved street dance since my childhood and in high school, I took classes that focused on street dance. And this year was going to be the best street dance class yet.
As I was walking excitedly over to the first day of street dance class, I passed one of my fellow dancers from the previous year.
“We have a new dance teacher. Her name is Ms. Barton, and she is strictly ballet.”
Ballet Well, this ought to be interesting.
I had never taken ballet in my life. I admitted I was a bit nervous, but also up for the challenge. I mean, how hard could it be, right
As I entered the classroom, all the girls were in their black leotards(紧身连衣裤) and ballet slippers. I must have missed the notice of the dress requirement. I changed into the clothing that I prepared for street dance. It would have to do for now.
We all stood as Ms. Barton ran us through basic ballet steps. She was just how I had imagined a ballet teacher would be: excellent posture with a strict attitude.
Along with my classmates, I began my grand plie (全蹲), with one hand on the barre (扶手杠) and the other motioning out to the side, slowly bending down with my knees. But Ms Barton gave me a stare.
“What is your name ” she asked.
“Sarah” I responded with a smile.
“Class, I would like everyone to watch Sarah do a grand plie.” She motioned for me to continue.
“Wow, she must think I’m great to ask me to demonstrate in front of the class,” I thought, hiding my excitement. I slowly got into position and then performed a grand plie.
Complete silence. “Now, class, this is a prime example of what not to do. After class, I will help her perform the grand plie...”Ms. Barton said.
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。
A wave of pure embarrassment came over me.
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After class, Ms. Barton asked me to stay.
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答案版
英语考试卷
注意事项：
1.答题前、考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What might the weather be like now
A. Rainy. B. Windy. C. Cloudy.
2. What will the man probably do next
A. Provide the woman with a drink. B. Wait for Mrs. Dean. C. Interview the woman.
3. How is Tim going to his friend’s house
A. By car. B. On foot. C. By bike.
4. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Sleep more. B. Exercise less. C. Drink enough water.
5 What does the man think of the examples in the paper
A. Creative. B. Out-of-date. C. Accurate.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What drink does the woman recommend
A. Berry milkshake. B. Blueberry juice. C. Orange tea.
7. How much will the man pay
A. $8. B. $8.8. C. $9.6.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Who is the woman
A. A parent. B. A lecturer. C. A student.
9. Which will the speakers probably see first
A. The economics department. B. The science buildings. C. The business department.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Strangers. B. Business partners. C. Tour guide and tourist.
11. Where is the woman from
A. Australia. B. The UK. C. Canada.
12. What has the woman been doing in Cairo
A. Sightseeing. B. Doing business. C. Visiting friends.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. How does the man sound
A. Calm. B. Bored. C. Excited.
14. What does the woman offer to do for the man
A. Give him her new record. B. Sign her name on his record. C. Introduce him to a record company.
15. What do the speakers do together
A. They listen to some music. B. They record one special song. C. They have a photo taken.
16 What event are the speakers attending
A. A music lecture. B. An album signing event. C. A public performance of music.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What can we know about the earliest space food from the speech
A. It tasted good. B. It had shortcomings. C. It originated in America.
18. What’s the main food for American astronauts
A. Fast food. B. Liquid food. C. Organic food.
19. Which country offers its astronauts roasted pork
A. Russia. B. China. C. America.
20. How many countries is the mentioned space food from
A. Four. B. Five. C. Six.
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
edX
About the Platform
edX was founded by Harvard and MIT and has become a home to more than 20 million learners. The platform provides the highest-quality learning experiences in various fields, including web design.
What It Offers for Web Designers
edX offers various courses for web developers, ranging from general web design to relatively minor areas such as web development for web security.
Price
Varies by course
Advantages
Many courses are created in partnership with industry leaders. Students will get highly valuable practical skills in web development.
Easy to evaluate the required effort. All courses provide information about length and effort.
Disadvantages
edX is less focused on general web design or development, and more on specialized web design and development. It’s not a very good option for someone who wants to make a first step in the field of web design.
Recommended Course
Front-End Web Developer
Skill level: Advanced
Estimated time: Seven months (five to seven hours per week)
Price: $ 895. 50 for the full program experience
In this course, you will learn how to develop websites using the latest web standards how to code (编码) with modern HTML5, draw and animate fun web graphics, as well as play audio and video elements.
What You’ll Learn:
How to code with HTML5
CSS best practices for web page design
Fundamentals of JavaScript to help you develop interactive web apps
Why accessibility and internationalization are important
1. What is the disadvantage of edX for web design beginners
A. It offers too few courses. B. Its courses are too expensive.
C. It focuses more on specialized areas. D. It lacks courses created with industry leaders.
2. How much time is needed to complete the Front-End Web Developer course
A. About 100-140 hours in total. B. About 150-210 hours in total.
C. About 180-220 hours in total. D. About 220-260 hours in total.
3. What will you learn in the Front-End Web Developer course
A. How to design web security systems.
B. The importance of website maintenance.
C. The latest web standards for AWS web development.
D. How to use JavaScript to develop interactive web apps.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D
B
I’m Inés Azofeifa Rojas, a primate (灵长类动物) researcher with Salve Monos, a nonprofit wildlife organization based in Tamarindo, Costa Rica.
When I was a girl living on the southern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, my parents would take me to see golden howler monkeys (猴) in the forest most weekends. Howler monkeys are like big, hairy gardeners, spreading seeds from many trees. I understood at an early age that we should preserve the species. Therefore, I wanted to do something to protect both the howler monkeys and their habitat.
For the past decade, I’ve studied the behavior of howler monkey groups in Guanacaste, a region in northern Costa Rica where tourism is growing rapidly and hundreds of monkeys die from electrocution (触电) each year. For my master’s degree at the University of Costa Rica, I evaluated how monkeys use modern facilities such as power lines to navigate through an urban area. I ended up taking a lot of electrocuted monkeys to rescue centers. We are documenting how this species’ behavior is changing in real time.
Although we don’t know whether the overall number of monkeys is declining, we do know that the groups located in the forest have roughly 25-45 individuals, compared with an average of only 7 in the urban groups.
I’m teaching my colleague how best to set a camera trap to monitor howler monkeys. We can then determine where to add a tree bridge, a structure to help monkeys living on the tree to complete their routes for food and engage in social behaviors safely. We also use the cameras to monitor the condition and effectiveness of the bridges and evaluate their outcome. Over the past three years, our measurements have shown that monkey electrocution has decreased by 30% after our efforts to maintain connectivity between tree routes.
4. Why did the author choose to study howler monkeys
A. She was advised by her parents. B. She aimed to protect them when young.
C. She was fascinated by their appearance. D. She majored in primate research in college.
5. What did the author do to get her master’ degree
A. She observed how monkeys move in the city.
B. She evaluated the growing tourism in Costa Rica.
C. She researched in Guanacaste for ten years.
D. She rescued a large number of injured monkeys.
6. What can be inferred about the monkeys from the author’s study
A. Monkeys’ survival is greatly affected by city facilities.
B. The overall number of the monkeys is declining.
C. Electrocution is the biggest threat to the monkeys.
D. Monkey groups in cities have more members than forest ones.
7. Where might the text be taken from
A. A Scientific research paper. B. A regional development news.
C. A wildlife conservation magazine. D. A science fiction.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. A 7. C
C
Urban mobility is at a crossroads. For decades cities have been designed to cater to cars, with countless roads, plenty of parking, and laws that separate residential areas from commercial and industrial zones. This has made cities less livable, increasingly polluted, and contributed to social inequality. But now, a new vision for urban mobility is emerging, one that prioritizes people over vehicles, reduces carbon emissions, and enhances the quality of urban life.
At the heart of this transformation are technological innovations that are reshaping how people move within cities. Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more affordable and accessible. Autonomous vehicles, though still in their early stage, hold the promise of reducing traffic accidents and jams by enabling more efficient use of road space. And shared mobility services, such as bike-and car-sharing, are making it easier for people to get around without owning a personal vehicle.
The shift towards more sustainable urban mobility is also being driven by a change in consumer preferences. Younger generations, in particular, are less attached to the idea of car ownership and more open to alternative modes of transportation. It is being fueled by concerns about climate change and air pollution, as well as the increasing cost of owning and maintaining a car in urban areas. As a result, cities are seeing a growing demand for green transportation options.
However, the transition to a more sustainable and intelligent urban mobility system is arduous. One major challenge is the need for significant investment in new infrastructure (基础设施), such as charging stations. Additionally, ensuring the fair distribution of these benefits across different economic groups is crucial, which helps to prevent widening social gaps. What’s more, the success of urban mobility innovations depends on public acceptance and trust. Overcoming these challenges will require joint efforts from governments, private sectors, and communities.
In conclusion, the future of urban mobility is set to experience significant transformations. As cities continue to grow and evolve, embracing these changes will be crucial in shaping the urban landscape of tomorrow.
8. What issue does the author mainly discuss in paragraph 1
A. Urban roads cause a mess.
B. City designs center on cars.
C. Diverse areas get separated in the city.
D. Vehicles on roads cause traffic accidents.
9. Why do younger generations favour sustainable transport
A. They fail to make a handsome income.
B. They regard car ownership as outdated.
C. They worry about pollution and high car costs.
D. They long to be healthy through active transport.
10. What does the underlined word “arduous” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Tough. B. Sensible. C. Available. D. Rewarding.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Time to Improve Urban Transport
B. Strategies for Sustainable Transport
C. The Future of Urban Mobility
D. The Upcoming Shared City Mobility
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. A 11. C
D
Orienting yourself in the darkness of a cave seems like a difficult task. But some bats seem to have a clever solution. Greater mouse-tailed bats live in groups inside small caves where flying is challenging, so they hang from the cave’s walls and move deeper into it by crawling backwards. They move this way in many situations, such as in response to the appearance of a natural enemy, or when they want to find a better position in the cave.
Biologists have long wondered what role these bats’ unusually long tails play as they crawl inside the caves, so Yossi Yovel at Tel Aviv University and his colleagues designed an experiment to put the bats’ tails to the test.
In the experiment, the researchers recreated a set-up according to the inside of a cave, creating a maze (迷宫) with obstacles similar to the uneven, rocky landform the bats would encounter naturally. The team measured how long it took for the bats to climb the wall while crawling backwards, and how smoothly they were able to do so, first naturally and then with their tails anaesthetised (麻醉).
The bats used their tails like a blind walking cane, swinging them from side to side to detect obstacles and climb more safely and efficiently. In contrast, when the researchers anaesthetised the bats’ tails, their climbing time increased by an average of 10%, and the bats made more side movements instead of moving upward, apparently trying to find their way. “When you walk backwards, you can still feel with your body and with your legs,” says Yovel. “It’s clear that they can do it. But there was a significant reduction in efficiency.”
While other bat species have long tails, the researchers say this is so far the only one recognized to find its way in the darkness using this distinctive strategy. “I don’t think this is general for bats with long tails,” says Yovel, “until further research is done, we don’t really know.”
12. Why do greater mouse-tailed bats crawl backwards in caves
A. To scare potential enemies away.
B. To conserve energy while moving.
C. To make a quick escape from inside.
D. To adapt to the narrow environment.
13. What was the impact of tail anesthesia on bats
A. The maze became invisible to bats.
B. Bats’ performance declined in speed.
C. Bats began flying forward instead of crawling.
D. The other body parts functioned more efficiently.
14. What did the experiment reveal about bats’ tails
A. They help bats to communicate with each other.
B. They act as a sensor to help bats navigate in the dark.
C. They offer bats forces for gripping cave walls while moving.
D. They are primarily used for balance during backward crawling.
15. What is the most likely following step for Yovel’s research team
A. Train bats to crawl forward efficiently.
B. Focus on how bats use tails while flying.
C. Examine tail navigation in other bat species.
D. Study how tail lengths influence bats’ speed.
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. B 15. C
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The first motion pictures came into life in Thomas Alva Edison’s New Jersey laboratory in the early 1890s. Within two decades, movie theaters had spread across North America and Europe. ____16____ Their seats packed daily with audiences consuming melodramas, comedies, newsreels, and animation
Then, in 1927, sound came to the big screen. For the first time, audiences heard actors’ voices and were excited about the new change this brought to the experience: From the beginning, sound technology — along with camera, film, and projection technology — steadily improved and films became increasingly complicated. ____17____
But what is film Theories about this medium varied. Some say it is a collaborative (合作的) art and mass entertainment. Some think of it as a form of language and communication. ____18____ Others think it is a cultural document that reflects society.
____19____ It is shown in rapid speeds to create the illusion (错觉) of seamless motion. Anyone who has gone to the movies, however, knows that a great film can transport us well beyond the science that makes it possible. Unless the filmmaker effectively breaks film’s illusion (and varied attempts have been made to do just that), the wholeness of the world that a filmmaker can create is deeply affecting.
Iris Barry, who laid the foundations for MoMA’s Department of Film and film studies, was a tireless champion of the cinema, which she saw as humanizing: “____20____ And I cannot help thinking that knowing is the same thing as sympathizing.”
A. And it can be both constructive and destructive,
B. And much of the rest of the world soon followed.
C. Our brain regards them as being in continuous motion.
D. On a technical level, a film is a series of still photographic images.
E. The cinema helps us to live complete lives, in imagination if not in fact.
F. It is now hard to imagine a time when films were not central to popular culture.
G. History can help people develop sympathy and understand the world more completely.
【答案】16. B 17. F 18. A 19. D 20. E
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Some people find meaning in work that others overlook. Michel Simonet, a-street cleaner,____21____a rose to his garbage cart each day. Having been devoted to the-same communities for nearly four decades, he has become a symbol of a(n)____22____: there’s always beauty within ugliness.
Michel, living in the Swiss city of Fribourg, began carrying a rose to work years ago as a way to bring something beautiful to a place most people____23____. Michel said, “One day, I looked at my garbage cart full of dirt and told myself, ‘Let’s put some beauty to make____24____with the waste.”
For years, he found ____25____in the rhythm of his work. However, so many people____26____about the story behind the rose that he____27____wrote a book, where he described meeting people from all walks of life and learning about their joys and struggles. There’s also a chapter on the rose, which____28____on his life and the work he chose. Michel doesn’t regard himself as____29____; his only desire is a job enabling him to be outside and ____30____the community. “I actually graduated from university and I chose this simple job to keep my hands busy but____31____free,” he said.
“Every job done with pride____32____respect,” he added. “I’m just a(n)____33____who loves his work. The rose isn’t for me-it’s for everyone who____34____to see beauty in daily life”
Michel really____35____society by making part of our cities more beautiful!
21. A. submits B. attaches C. extends D. donates
22. A. intention B. prediction C. belief D. discovery
23. A. ignore B. observe C. approach D. recognize
24. A. sense B. contrast C. impression D. peace
25. A. inspiration B. expectation C. opportunity D. satisfaction
26. A. inquired B. argued C. complained D. cared
27. A. gradually B. obviously C. eventually D. immediately
28. A. focuses B. insists C. relies D. brings
29. A. adventurous B. ambitious C. creative D. committed.
30. A. impress B. involve C. serve D. affect
31. A. head B. eyes C. mouth D. feet
32. A. reveals B. seeks C. displays D. deserves
33. A. pioneer B. dustman C. engineer D. volunteer
34. A. refuses B. pretends C. regrets D. forgets
35. A. succeeds in B. engages in C. contributes to D. relates to
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. D 35. C
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。
Hunan Embroidery (xiangxiu) is a folk art with Xiang-Chu cultural characteristics ____36____ (create) by the industrious and ____37____ (intelligence) people of Hunari during the long period of historical civilization.
Beginning with over 2,000 years ago (the Spring &. Autumn period), Hunan Embroidery has long historical origins. ____38____ (view) lots of embroideries unearthed in the Mawangdui Han Tombs in Changsha, we can see that the ____39____ (construct) of the local embroider of Hunan at that time had reached to a surprising standard. After ____40____ long period of evolution, in the 19th century,____41____ the development of Hunan Embroidery commercial economy, many embroidering artisans kept on.
With the great efforts of countless traditional Chinese painters ____42____ had d been concentrated on studies, Hunan Embroidery absorbed the art quintessence (精髓) of old Chinese culture from painting, embroidery, classical Chinese poems &. songs, calligraphy and metal & stone, and thus, Hunan Embroidery has formed its own characteristics: basing on traditional Chinese painting,____43____ (careful) drawing on different materials with scores of needle ways and many embroidery threads of different colors.
In early 20th century, Hunan Embroidery ____44____ (reward) many outstanding honors for ____45____ (it) unique style at home and abroad and became one of the four famous embroideries in China
【答案】36. created
37. intelligent
38. Viewing
39. construction
40. a 41. with
42. who 43. carefully
44. was rewarded
45. its
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校最近进行了课程调整，你们有了更多自由支配时间。请你就此写信给校英语报，内容包括：
(1)学校生活现状;
(2)你对此的看法。
注意：
(1)写作词数应为80个左右;
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear editor,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】
Dear editor,
I’m Li Hua, a Grade 10 student. Recently, our school has adjusted the curriculum, which has given us more free time to arrange independently. Now, after finishing daily homework, we can dive into hobbies like reading literary works, practicing sports, or participating in club activities with classmates. Some even use this time to review weak subjects or learn new skills online.
From my perspective, this adjustment is quite beneficial. It eases our academic pressure and allows us to develop interests beyond textbooks. Moreover, it helps us cultivate time-management skills, a vital ability for future life. This change makes our school life more colorful and meaningful, and I fully support it.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I have loved street dance since my childhood and in high school, I took classes that focused on street dance. And this year was going to be the best street dance class yet.
As I was walking excitedly over to the first day of street dance class, I passed one of my fellow dancers from the previous year.
“We have a new dance teacher. Her name is Ms. Barton, and she is strictly ballet.”
Ballet Well, this ought to be interesting.
I had never taken ballet in my life. I admitted I was a bit nervous, but also up for the challenge. I mean, how hard could it be, right
As I entered the classroom, all the girls were in their black leotards(紧身连衣裤) and ballet slippers. I must have missed the notice of the dress requirement. I changed into the clothing that I prepared for street dance. It would have to do for now.
We all stood as Ms. Barton ran us through basic ballet steps. She was just how I had imagined a ballet teacher would be: excellent posture with a strict attitude.
Along with my classmates, I began my grand plie (全蹲), with one hand on the barre (扶手杠) and the other motioning out to the side, slowly bending down with my knees. But Ms Barton gave me a stare.
“What is your name ” she asked.
“Sarah” I responded with a smile.
“Class, I would like everyone to watch Sarah do a grand plie.” She motioned for me to continue.
“Wow, she must think I’m great to ask me to demonstrate in front of the class,” I thought, hiding my excitement. I slowly got into position and then performed a grand plie.
Complete silence. “Now, class, this is a prime example of what not to do. After class, I will help her perform the grand plie...”Ms. Barton said.
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。
A wave of pure embarrassment came over me.
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After class, Ms. Barton asked me to stay.
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【答案】
A wave of pure embarrassment came over me. My face burned as all eyes turned to me, and I wanted to sink into the floor. I clutched the barre tightly, my fingers white with tension, and stared at my sneakers—so different from the neat ballet slippers around me. I’d thought I was doing fine, but Ms. Barton’s words felt like a cold shower. My classmates’ whispers were faint but sharp, and I fought back the urge to run out. I forced myself to stand straight, though my knees felt weak, and nodded at Ms. Barton, determined not to let this ruin my love for dance.
After class, Ms. Barton asked me to stay. I hung my head, bracing for more criticism, but her tone softened. “Sarah, I didn’t mean to embarrass you,” she said, stepping closer. She pointed to my knees: “Your legs weren’t turned out, and you bent too quickly—ballet needs control.” She demonstrated the grand plie slowly, her movements graceful and precise. I followed her guidance, feeling the difference as my muscles adjusted. “Street dance is about energy, but ballet builds the foundation,” she smiled. “Wear proper attire next time, and keep practicing—you have potential.” I left the classroom with a new resolve, excited to blend my passion with this new skill.