福建省莆田第八中学2024-2025学年高一上学期期末考试英语试卷（含答案，无听力原文及音频）
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莆田第八中学2024-2025学年高一上学期期末考试英语试卷
满分150分 考试时间120分钟
注意事项:
1. 答题前,先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上,并将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 请按题号顺序在答题卡上各题目的答题区域内作答,写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3. 选择题用2B铅笔在答题卡上把所选答案的标号涂黑;非选择题用黑色签字笔在答题卡上作答;字体工整,笔迹清楚。
4. 考试结束后,请将试卷和答题卡一并上交。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
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
1．Why does the man apologize to the woman
A．He pressed the wrong button.
B．He dropped her iPad.
C．He broke her purse.
2．What will the man do next
A．Have a get-together. B．Visit a company. C．Attend a meeting.
3．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Father and daughter. B．Mother and son. C．Brother and sister.
4．How does the man feel about the woman
A．Bored. B．Surprised. C．Annoyed.
5．What are the speakers talking about
A．Shopping lists. B．Eating habits. C．Cooking methods.
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．Who is the man asking for
A．Eric. B．Laura. C．Heather.
7．What will the woman do in about 20 minutes
A．Pass on a message. B．Make a phone call. C．Go shopping.
听第7段材料,回答第8至9题。
8．What could the man see out of the window
A．A street. B．A parking lot. C．A garden.
9．What was the man disappointed at about the room
A．The fridge. B．The coffee maker. C．The TV.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10．How much did the man weigh two months ago
A．About 150 pounds. B．About 160 pounds. C．About 170 pounds.
11．How did the woman know how to lose weight
A．From a book. B．From a friend. C．From a cook.
12．What does the man plan to do
A．Change his diet.
B．Learn about an author.
C．Start to exercise regularly.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13．How does Emily find her first surfing lesson
A．Discouraging B．Unforgettable. C．Exciting.
14．How old is Emily’s brother
A．15. B．22. C．25.
15．What does Micheal offer to do
A．Teach Emily to surf.
B．Give Emily a surfboard.
C．Talk with Emily's brother.
16．When will the speakers meet
A．On Wednesday. B．On Friday. C．On Saturday.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17．When did the speaker’s family start their traveling
A．On May 1st. B．On May 5th. C．On May 6th.
18．How did the speaker’s family go to Shillong from Guwahati
A．By car. B．By taxi. C．By train.
19．What do we know about Shillong
A．The climate wasn’t good.
B．The transport wasn’t convenient.
C．There weren’t many tourist attractions.
20．What did the speaker’s family do at the end of their vacation
A．They admired the sunrise.
B．They visited tea gardens.
C．They explored thick forests.
二部分 阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
Chicago Children’s Museum
This museum offers plenty of fun activities for kids. However, this is one of the few Chicago museums not “fun for the whole family” as adults and older kids will be bored to tears.
Address: 700 East Grand Ave. (Navy Pier), Chicago
Phone: 312-527-1000
Public transportation:
CTA bus lines #29 (State Street), #65 (Grand Avenue), and the #66 (Chicago Avenue) all serve Navy Pier.
Parking rates:
*Monday through Thursday: $20
*Friday through Sunday: $24
*Holidays: $24
Hours:
*Monday through Friday: 10 am—5 pm
*Saturday and Sunday: 10 am—8 pm
Entrance fees:
*Adults: $12
*Children: $12
* Seniors (65+): $11
*Children (under 5): free
Activities:
Located on one of Chicago’s top tourist attractions, Navy Pier, the museum offers three floors of activities for kids, including:
*Play It Safe—all about home safety
*Inventing Lab—provides parts and instructions for creating things
*Kids Town—a playroom recreating a Chicago neighborhood where kids can pretend to do things like shopping for groceries and driving a CTA bus
*Climbing Schooner—a three-floor climbing building
*My Museum—kids get to create various art projects that are “all about me”
*Skyline—learn about skyscrapers(摩天大楼)and design your own
*Treehouse Trails—a play area designed like a forest
*Waterways—water activities showing how pumps and dams work
1. Why is the museum mainly designed for young kids
A. Because the government orders it to do so.
B. Because adults have many other things to do.
C. Because others are likely to be tired of these activities.
D. Because it is easy for the museum to make money from kids.
2. How much will parents with a kid (6) and grandfather (69) pay if they drive to the museum on Saturday
A. $36. B. $47. C. $59. D. $71.
3. Children who are fond of artworks should take part in
A. Waterways B. My Museum
C. Play it safe D. Inventing Lab
B
Mathea Allansmith isn’t your typical grandmother. She’s the oldest woman in the world to have completed a marathon. She was 92 years 194 days old when she crossed the finish line at the 2022 Honolulu Marathon, setting the record for the oldest female to complete a marathon.
Mathea, now 94, of Koloa, Hawaii, USA, stays in shape all year round by running seven days a week, no matter what the weather e rain or shine, she covers 36 miles every week, even when she’s on holiday. The retired doctor didn’t take up running until she was 46 years old —after a friend suggested running two miles per day.
“The Honolulu Marathon is my favorite marathon mainly because it doesn’t close the gate at a certain time, which allows even the slowest runner to finish the race,” she said. “It’s one of the best races. Fantastic registration (注册), set-up and management make it a joy to run the race.”
Mathea, who doesn’t allow her age to slow her down, thinks she is the happiest person when she’s on the road. She enjoys running for miles and waving and saying hello to the people she passes. To stay in shape, Mathea keeps a steady training routine (惯例) . “I train all year round but increase the mileage 18 weeks before a marathon,” she said.
Mathea said it was her career as a doctor that allowed her to understand how her body and mind respond to diet and exercise. “I see the direct relation between moving and health,” she said. “It is important to reduce stress rather than ignoring it without a plan on how to do so. Of course, exercise of any kind is a natural stress reducer.”
Mathea thought getting through the finish line and winning a Guinness World Record title was the excitement of her life. “My family completely surprised me after the 2022 Honolulu Marathon, in which I achieved the world record, by wearing matching T-shirts stating my achievements,” she said.
4. What do we know about Mathea from the first two paragraphs
A. She used to be in poor health．
B. She is the oldest to win a marathon．
C. She runs daily regardless of the weather．
D. She was encouraged by her patient to run．
5. Why is Mathea keen on the Honolulu Marathon
A. It gives winners the best awards．
B. It provides runners with quality service．．
C. It has no time limit for runners to finish．
D. It allows runners to set a world record easily．
6. What led to Mathea’s understanding of the connection between moving and health
A. Her professional experience． B. Her training courses．
C. Her views on stress in life． D. Her hobby from young．
7. What message does Mathea’s story deliver
A. Practice makes perfect．
B. Interest is the best teacher．
C. Age is no barrier to success．
D. Ups and downs make one strong．
C
In the time before air-conditioning, southern China’s sky wells played a key role in keeping people’s homes cool. Could they do it again today
A skywell, or “tian jing”, is atypical characteristic of traditional homes in southern and eastern China. Different from a northern Chinese courtyard, or “yuan zi”, a skywell is smaller and less open to the outdoor environment. Its size and design differ from place to place.
Skywells were designed to cool buildings at a time well before air-conditioning existed. When wind blows above a skywell house, it can enter the indoor space through the opening. Because outdoor air is often cooler than indoor air, the incoming wind travels down the walls to the lower stories and create airflows by replacing warmer indoor air, which rises and leaves through the opening.
Although skywell buildings have existed in China for hundreds of years, in recent times they have often been forgotten by people who prefer modern buildings. Over the past two decades, however, skywell buildings have been making a comeback.
Yu Youhong, 55, has spent more than 30 years restoring (修复) skywell homes in Wuyuan county of Jiangxi province, apart of the old Huizhou. One of the skywell homes restored by Yu is in the village of Yan, in Wuyuan county. The deserted 300-year-old house was bought by Edward Gawne, a former marketing director from the UK, and his Chinese wife, Liao Minx in, in 2015. The couple turned the three-storey house into a 14-room hotel with the help of Yu. They kept the spaces surrounding the sky wells in their original state: open and with natural airflow. Gawne says that even without air conditioning the skywell areas are very comfortable in summer.
Yu says he expects sky wells to be more and more popular among younger generations especially as sustainability (可持续性) becomes an important element for new buildings.
8. What do we know about the sky wells
A. They had the same size and design.
B. They were commonly seen throughout China.
C. They acted as air-conditioners in the summer.
D. They were fully open to the outdoors like courtyard.
9. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. When sky wells appeared.
B. What sky wells look like.
C. Why sky wells are no longer popular.
D. How sky wells cool buildings.
10. What did the couple do with the centuries-old house
A. They enlarged its rooms.
B. They moved the skywell.
C. They pulled it down and rebuilt it.
D. They kept part of its architectural characteristic.
11. What’s the main idea of this text
A. The comeback of sky wells.
B. An introduction to an expert in sky wells.
C. The preservation of traditional Chinese architecture.
D. The influence of modernization on ancient buildings.
D
A recent study has discovered that gentle sound stimulation, referred to as pink noise, could enhance deep sleep among older adults and strengthen their word recall abilities.
Deep sleep is critical for memory consolidation. But beginning in middle age it decreases considerably, contributing to memory loss in aging. The sound stimulation significantly enhanced deep sleep in participants and their scores on a memory test. This innovative approach offers a simple and safe means to potentially enhance memory among older individuals and mitigate the natural age-related memory decline.
A team of researchers from the Northwestern University in the US gathered 13 adults aged 60 and above, monitoring their sleep in a lab for two nights. On both nights, the participants underwent a memory test, went to bed while wearing headphones and a special cap, and took the memory test again in the morning. But without the participants’ awareness, researchers only played pink noise into the headphones on one night. More specifically, they timed the sounds to match the participants’ slow-wave oscillations. During deep sleep, brain waves slow to approximately one oscillation per second, compared to about ten oscillations per second during wakefulness. The system they employed in the study allowed the team to deliver a low burst of pink noise at the “precise moment” when the participants’ slow waves rose — a pattern that is unique to each person.
The study found that participants’ slow waves increased after the night of sound stimulation, suggesting a potential enhancement in their deep sleep quality. And in the morning after hearing pink noise, they performed three times better on memory tests than they did after sleeping without any sound stimulation.
The study was a relatively small one and Northwestern has taken steps to confirm its findings and to study how longer-term use of pink noise affects sleep. The team aims to develop an affordable device that people can use at home, from the comfort of their beds.
12. What did the study reveal about the impact of pink noise
A. It disturbs overall sleep quality. B. It weakens word recall abilities.
C. It increases the length of sleep. D. It boosts memory performance.
13. The underlined word “mitigate” in the second paragraph most probably means _________.
A. decrease B. notice C. worsen D. describe
14. What can be learned about the new study
A. It adjusted participants’ slow-wave oscillations precisely.
B It employed a sound system to match slow-wave oscillations.
C. It compared different sound effects on the elderly and the youth.
D. It played various sorts of pink noises into participants’ headphones.
15. It can be inferred that the approach used in the study _________.
A. pose a long-term risk for older adults.
B. requires an innovative and affordable device
C. has the potential to be put into practice.
D. lacks researchers’ interest in confirming findings.
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The way people work has changed. The increasing use of technology presents new and continual challenges to small and large businesses, employees and managers, teachers and students. ___16___ University professors, for example, must learn to adapt their teaching skills in order to lead distance learning courses.
In today’s world, training and learning do not stop when we finish school. ___17___ For many managers and professionals the biggest challenge, as well as change, in the workplace, was the increased use of computers and computerized equipment. Between 1998 and 2000, the need for experienced employees who could use this kind of equipment rose dramatically. Many of those in the workplace at this time experienced changes in job requirements and had to attend job-related training or re-training courses.
___18___ In Finland, with the increased use of technology and the growth of distance learning, the teacher has become more of a tutor who guides a student, rather than lectures. In turn, the student has to take more responsibility for his or her learning in the absence of direct teacher contact. This requires that students should learn computer skills in order to cope with the demand of the future workplace. ___19___It is also suggested that the salaries and job descriptions of teachers be reviewed because of future demands expected in their jobs. Previously, the professors may have held lectures between weekday hours in large halls. Now they may spend part of their day lecturing large groups of students in campus, and then conduct afternoon or evening classes online, with students in five different countries.
As technologies grow and develop, ongoing training will continue to be necessary. ___20___ Lifelong learning will become a way of life.
A. They are especially significant in the workplace.
B. They must now continue throughout our working lives.
C. It seems that everyone is being affected by the technological revolution.
D. Besides, this also highlights the need for teacher training, and re-training.
E. Moreover, what the professors need to do is to continue lecturing online.
F. The changing work environment is also affecting education and how we learn.
G. To be successful in the workplace, people will not stop learning when they leave school.
三部分 语言知识运用（共四节，满分55分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Half a year before graduation from college, my son began to look for a job. Due to the financial crisis (危机), fewer companies would like to ___21___ new staff. My son targeted a company that was ___22___ to employ only one person while over twenty people were ___23___ the job.
After the interview, only three people could enter the final round, which would later ___24___ the person that was fit for the job. And my son entered the final round.
Unexpectedly, the final interview was unbelievably ___25___ . The interviewer only said to them, “All of you are very excellent. Please go home and wait for our ___26___ . We will tell you the ___27___ in three days. Good luck to all of you! ” On the morning of the third day, my son received a text from the company that he was not employed. We all felt very ___28___ .
At nightfall that day, my son suddenly told me ___29___ on his phone, “Dad, I have been offered the job! ” ____30____ the text sent to my son was also part of the test in the interview. Three men received the same text this morning and only my son’s reply was “Thank you” ____31____ the other two said “Goodbye”.
Only then did I know that my son’s hope came in that way. That is, when you feel disappointed, do not ____32____ to say “thank you” to the one who disappoints you. Saying thank you shows ____33____ for others’ work and shows your ____34____ . Therefore, while under the same condition, you will get more ____35____ compared with others!
21. A. promote B. train C. hire D. discover
22. A. encouraged B. allowed C. supposed D. intended
23. A. applying for B. taking up C. looking for D. carrying out
24. A. meet B. attract C. decide D. contact
25. A. formal B. typical C. simple D. odd
26. A. suggestion B. reply C. order D. application
27. A. result B. truth C. requirement D. awareness
28. A. annoyed B. puzzled C. disappointed D. shocked
29. A. patiently B. worriedly C. calmly D. excitedly
30. A. Finally B. Particularly C. Actually D. Usually
31. A. after B. whereas C. until D. unless
32. A. expect B. forget C. pretend D. regret
33. A. concern B. love C. admiration D. respect
34. A. generosity B. power C. bravery D. culture
35. A. problems B. strengths C. challenges D. opportunities
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
With the strong support of UNESCO, China’s Spring Festival has been successfully included in the List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on December 4th, 2024. This achievement not only means international ____36____ (recognize) of China’s traditional culture but also creates many new ____37____ (opportunity) for global cultural exchange and cooperation.
The spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Spring Festival is one of the most important traditional festivals in China, ____38____ (carry) a wealth of historical and cultural meanings. It ____39____ (symbolize) family reunion, harmony, and hope, and is a shared cultural memory for the Chinese people, ____40____ will further promote understanding of Chinese culture among people around the world.
The spokesperson emphasized that China welcomes friends from around the world ____41____ (experience) this unique cultural feast during the Spring Festival. By participating ____42____ the diverse and colorful festive activities, international friends can gain ____43____ deeper appreciation of the charm of Chinese culture and improve mutual friendship and understanding.
China will continue to commit to the protection of traditional culture while promoting cultural exchange and mutual learning, contributing ____44____ (we) Chinese wisdom to the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind.
As the Spring Festival approaches, let us all look forward to a ____45____ (peace) celebration, and may people from all countries share this cultural feast.
第三节 单句语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
46. There is no________(compare) between the two preserves in size. The former is rather larger. (所给词的适当形式填空)
47. A ________(balance) diet and regular exercise are both very important for your health. (所给词的适当形式填空)
48. The variety of food at the restaurant is _____ (limit), but the amount of each dish is fairly large. (所给词的适当形式填空)
49. Only by making great efforts _____ (prevent) pollution can the problem be solved. (所给词的适当形式填空)
50. Failure can make a positive ________ (contribute) to your life once you learn to make use of it. （所给词的适当形式填空）
51. The _____ (disappear) of many old languages is a big loss to us. (所给词的适当形式填空)
52. Good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude are ___________(equal) important. (所给词的适当形式填空)
53. Firemen were called out to rescue a man ____________ (trap) in the building. (所给词的适当形式填空)
54. Though I realized this was a ________(demand) task, I believed I could complete it in time. (所给词的适当形式填空)
55. __________(compare) with other students, Mary is more determined to achieve her goal. (所给词的适当形式填空)
第四节 根据中文意思完成句子填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
56. My adviser recommended that I ________ ________ ________ ________ advanced literature because I like English and I’m good at it.
我的指导老师建议我选修高级文学，因为我喜欢英语而且成绩不错。
57. Every Wednesday, we work at a soup kitchen and ____________ food to homeless people in the community.
每周三，我们会在食品救济站里干活，把食物分发给社区里的无家可归者。
58. You can then spend three days exploring the rainforest with a local guide and enjoying the plants and animals _______ _______ the rainforest.
接下来的三天里，您可以在当地导游的陪同下深入雨林进行探索，欣赏雨林独有的动植物。
59. ____________ is the Incas’ dry stone method of building.
特别令人惊叹的是印加人的干式石头搭砌的建造方法。
60. Inca builders cut stones to exact sizes so that nothing was needed to hold walls together _______________ the perfect fit of the stones .
印加的建筑工人将石头切割成精确的尺寸，仅仅凭着石头间的完美契合，即可稳固墙体。
61. One of the best players ________________, and the team captain had to leave because of heart problems.
最优秀的队员中有一人受伤了，而且队长也因心脏问题离队。
62. The Boys and Girls Club which he started in Chicago ________________ young people since 1996.
他(乔丹)在芝加哥所创建的“男孩女孩俱乐部”从1996年至今一直在帮助年轻人。
63. It seemed as if the world ________________.
仿佛世界末日即将来临。
64. ... the army sent 150,000 soldiers to Tangshan to dig out those who were trapped and to ________________.
……部队派出了15万名士兵奔赴唐山，将受困群众从废墟中挖出，并掩埋死者。
65. In Sri Lanka, some 1,600 kilometers west of the quake center, the number of deaths_____________ 2,498…
在斯里兰卡，震中以西约1,600千米处，死亡人数高达2,498人……
66. It ________________ several thousand years to the use of longgu…
它可以追溯到数千年前使用龙骨的时期……
67. …so I only need a few words to _________________between us.
…因此我只需说几个字，就能消除我们之间的距离。
68. There comes a time when the old must ________ ________ ________the new, and it is not possible to preserve everything from our past as we move towards the future.
新旧更替的时代已经到来，在走向未来的过程中，我们不可能将过去的一切都保存下来。
69. Not only had the countries found a path to the future that did not ________ ________ the relics of the past, but they had also learnt that it was possible for countries to work together to build a better tomorrow.
这些国家不仅找到了一条不以牺牲古迹为代价的未来发展之路，而且明白了多个国家合作创造美好未来的可能性
70. By sharing so many digital photos over the Internet, the group hopes to _______________ even wider interest around the world in China’s ancient history, culture, and traditions.
这些科学家和研究者在网络上分享了大量(有关莫高窟的)电子照片，希望在世界范围内促使人们对中国古代历史和文化习俗产生更广泛的兴趣。
第四部分 写作（15分）
应用文写作（满分15分）
71. 假如你是李华，你的好朋友Alice来信说她即将参加一场马拉松比赛，但由于第一次参赛，深感焦虑，不知该如何准备。请根据下面提示给她写一封建议信。
内容包括：1.表示慰问;2.备赛建议;3.表达祝福。
注意：1.写作词数应为80字左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Alice,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
urs,
Li Hua
答案版
满分150分 考试时间120分钟
注意事项:
1. 答题前,先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上,并将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
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第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
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
1．Why does the man apologize to the woman
A．He pressed the wrong button.
B．He dropped her iPad.
C．He broke her purse.
2．What will the man do next
A．Have a get-together. B．Visit a company. C．Attend a meeting.
3．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Father and daughter. B．Mother and son. C．Brother and sister.
4．How does the man feel about the woman
A．Bored. B．Surprised. C．Annoyed.
5．What are the speakers talking about
A．Shopping lists. B．Eating habits. C．Cooking methods.
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．Who is the man asking for
A．Eric. B．Laura. C．Heather.
7．What will the woman do in about 20 minutes
A．Pass on a message. B．Make a phone call. C．Go shopping.
听第7段材料,回答第8至9题。
8．What could the man see out of the window
A．A street. B．A parking lot. C．A garden.
9．What was the man disappointed at about the room
A．The fridge. B．The coffee maker. C．The TV.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10．How much did the man weigh two months ago
A．About 150 pounds. B．About 160 pounds. C．About 170 pounds.
11．How did the woman know how to lose weight
A．From a book. B．From a friend. C．From a cook.
12．What does the man plan to do
A．Change his diet.
B．Learn about an author.
C．Start to exercise regularly.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13．How does Emily find her first surfing lesson
A．Discouraging B．Unforgettable. C．Exciting.
14．How old is Emily’s brother
A．15. B．22. C．25.
15．What does Micheal offer to do
A．Teach Emily to surf.
B．Give Emily a surfboard.
C．Talk with Emily's brother.
16．When will the speakers meet
A．On Wednesday. B．On Friday. C．On Saturday.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17．When did the speaker’s family start their traveling
A．On May 1st. B．On May 5th. C．On May 6th.
18．How did the speaker’s family go to Shillong from Guwahati
A．By car. B．By taxi. C．By train.
19．What do we know about Shillong
A．The climate wasn’t good.
B．The transport wasn’t convenient.
C．There weren’t many tourist attractions.
20．What did the speaker’s family do at the end of their vacation
A．They admired the sunrise.
B．They visited tea gardens.
C．They explored thick forests.
听力答案：1-10 BCCBB CABAB 11-20 AAACA CBACA
第二部分 阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
Chicago Children’s Museum
This museum offers plenty of fun activities for kids. However, this is one of the few Chicago museums not “fun for the whole family” as adults and older kids will be bored to tears.
Address: 700 East Grand Ave. (Navy Pier), Chicago
Phone: 312-527-1000
Public transportation:
CTA bus lines #29 (State Street), #65 (Grand Avenue), and the #66 (Chicago Avenue) all serve Navy Pier.
Parking rates:
*Monday through Thursday: $20
*Friday through Sunday: $24
*Holidays: $24
Hours:
*Monday through Friday: 10 am—5 pm
*Saturday and Sunday: 10 am—8 pm
Entrance fees:
*Adults: $12
*Children: $12
* Seniors (65+): $11
*Children (under 5): free
Activities:
Located on one of Chicago’s top tourist attractions, Navy Pier, the museum offers three floors of activities for kids, including:
*Play It Safe—all about home safety
*Inventing Lab—provides parts and instructions for creating things
*Kids Town—a playroom recreating a Chicago neighborhood where kids can pretend to do things like shopping for groceries and driving a CTA bus
*Climbing Schooner—a three-floor climbing building
*My Museum—kids get to create various art projects that are “all about me”
*Skyline—learn about skyscrapers(摩天大楼)and design your own
*Treehouse Trails—a play area designed like a forest
*Waterways—water activities showing how pumps and dams work
1. Why is the museum mainly designed for young kids
A. Because the government orders it to do so.
B. Because adults have many other things to do.
C. Because others are likely to be tired of these activities.
D. Because it is easy for the museum to make money from kids.
2. How much will parents with a kid (6) and grandfather (69) pay if they drive to the museum on Saturday
A. $36. B. $47. C. $59. D. $71.
3. Children who are fond of artworks should take part in
A. Waterways B. My Museum
C. Play it safe D. Inventing Lab
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B
B
Mathea Allansmith isn’t your typical grandmother. She’s the oldest woman in the world to have completed a marathon. She was 92 years 194 days old when she crossed the finish line at the 2022 Honolulu Marathon, setting the record for the oldest female to complete a marathon.
Mathea, now 94, of Koloa, Hawaii, USA, stays in shape all year round by running seven days a week, no matter what the weather e rain or shine, she covers 36 miles every week, even when she’s on holiday. The retired doctor didn’t take up running until she was 46 years old —after a friend suggested running two miles per day.
“The Honolulu Marathon is my favorite marathon mainly because it doesn’t close the gate at a certain time, which allows even the slowest runner to finish the race,” she said. “It’s one of the best races. Fantastic registration (注册), set-up and management make it a joy to run the race.”
Mathea, who doesn’t allow her age to slow her down, thinks she is the happiest person when she’s on the road. She enjoys running for miles and waving and saying hello to the people she passes. To stay in shape, Mathea keeps a steady training routine (惯例) . “I train all year round but increase the mileage 18 weeks before a marathon,” she said.
Mathea said it was her career as a doctor that allowed her to understand how her body and mind respond to diet and exercise. “I see the direct relation between moving and health,” she said. “It is important to reduce stress rather than ignoring it without a plan on how to do so. Of course, exercise of any kind is a natural stress reducer.”
Mathea thought getting through the finish line and winning a Guinness World Record title was the excitement of her life. “My family completely surprised me after the 2022 Honolulu Marathon, in which I achieved the world record, by wearing matching T-shirts stating my achievements,” she said.
4. What do we know about Mathea from the first two paragraphs
A. She used to be in poor health．
B. She is the oldest to win a marathon．
C. She runs daily regardless of the weather．
D. She was encouraged by her patient to run．
5. Why is Mathea keen on the Honolulu Marathon
A. It gives winners the best awards．
B. It provides runners with quality service．．
C. It has no time limit for runners to finish．
D. It allows runners to set a world record easily．
6. What led to Mathea’s understanding of the connection between moving and health
A. Her professional experience． B. Her training courses．
C. Her views on stress in life． D. Her hobby from young．
7. What message does Mathea’s story deliver
A. Practice makes perfect．
B. Interest is the best teacher．
C. Age is no barrier to success．
D. Ups and downs make one strong．
【答案】4. C 5. C 6. A 7. C
C
In the time before air-conditioning, southern China’s sky wells played a key role in keeping people’s homes cool. Could they do it again today
A skywell, or “tian jing”, is atypical characteristic of traditional homes in southern and eastern China. Different from a northern Chinese courtyard, or “yuan zi”, a skywell is smaller and less open to the outdoor environment. Its size and design differ from place to place.
Skywells were designed to cool buildings at a time well before air-conditioning existed. When wind blows above a skywell house, it can enter the indoor space through the opening. Because outdoor air is often cooler than indoor air, the incoming wind travels down the walls to the lower stories and create airflows by replacing warmer indoor air, which rises and leaves through the opening.
Although skywell buildings have existed in China for hundreds of years, in recent times they have often been forgotten by people who prefer modern buildings. Over the past two decades, however, skywell buildings have been making a comeback.
Yu Youhong, 55, has spent more than 30 years restoring (修复) skywell homes in Wuyuan county of Jiangxi province, apart of the old Huizhou. One of the skywell homes restored by Yu is in the village of Yan, in Wuyuan county. The deserted 300-year-old house was bought by Edward Gawne, a former marketing director from the UK, and his Chinese wife, Liao Minx in, in 2015. The couple turned the three-storey house into a 14-room hotel with the help of Yu. They kept the spaces surrounding the sky wells in their original state: open and with natural airflow. Gawne says that even without air conditioning the skywell areas are very comfortable in summer.
Yu says he expects sky wells to be more and more popular among younger generations especially as sustainability (可持续性) becomes an important element for new buildings.
8. What do we know about the sky wells
A. They had the same size and design.
B. They were commonly seen throughout China.
C. They acted as air-conditioners in the summer.
D. They were fully open to the outdoors like courtyard.
9. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. When sky wells appeared.
B. What sky wells look like.
C. Why sky wells are no longer popular.
D. How sky wells cool buildings.
10. What did the couple do with the centuries-old house
A. They enlarged its rooms.
B. They moved the skywell.
C. They pulled it down and rebuilt it.
D. They kept part of its architectural characteristic.
11. What’s the main idea of this text
A. The comeback of sky wells.
B. An introduction to an expert in sky wells.
C. The preservation of traditional Chinese architecture.
D. The influence of modernization on ancient buildings.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. D 11. A
D
A recent study has discovered that gentle sound stimulation, referred to as pink noise, could enhance deep sleep among older adults and strengthen their word recall abilities.
Deep sleep is critical for memory consolidation. But beginning in middle age it decreases considerably, contributing to memory loss in aging. The sound stimulation significantly enhanced deep sleep in participants and their scores on a memory test. This innovative approach offers a simple and safe means to potentially enhance memory among older individuals and mitigate the natural age-related memory decline.
A team of researchers from the Northwestern University in the US gathered 13 adults aged 60 and above, monitoring their sleep in a lab for two nights. On both nights, the participants underwent a memory test, went to bed while wearing headphones and a special cap, and took the memory test again in the morning. But without the participants’ awareness, researchers only played pink noise into the headphones on one night. More specifically, they timed the sounds to match the participants’ slow-wave oscillations. During deep sleep, brain waves slow to approximately one oscillation per second, compared to about ten oscillations per second during wakefulness. The system they employed in the study allowed the team to deliver a low burst of pink noise at the “precise moment” when the participants’ slow waves rose — a pattern that is unique to each person.
The study found that participants’ slow waves increased after the night of sound stimulation, suggesting a potential enhancement in their deep sleep quality. And in the morning after hearing pink noise, they performed three times better on memory tests than they did after sleeping without any sound stimulation.
The study was a relatively small one and Northwestern has taken steps to confirm its findings and to study how longer-term use of pink noise affects sleep. The team aims to develop an affordable device that people can use at home, from the comfort of their beds.
12. What did the study reveal about the impact of pink noise
A. It disturbs overall sleep quality. B. It weakens word recall abilities.
C. It increases the length of sleep. D. It boosts memory performance.
13. The underlined word “mitigate” in the second paragraph most probably means _________.
A. decrease B. notice C. worsen D. describe
14. What can be learned about the new study
A. It adjusted participants’ slow-wave oscillations precisely.
B It employed a sound system to match slow-wave oscillations.
C. It compared different sound effects on the elderly and the youth.
D. It played various sorts of pink noises into participants’ headphones.
15. It can be inferred that the approach used in the study _________.
A. pose a long-term risk for older adults.
B. requires an innovative and affordable device
C. has the potential to be put into practice.
D. lacks researchers’ interest in confirming findings.
【答案】12. D 13. A 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The way people work has changed. The increasing use of technology presents new and continual challenges to small and large businesses, employees and managers, teachers and students. ___16___ University professors, for example, must learn to adapt their teaching skills in order to lead distance learning courses.
In today’s world, training and learning do not stop when we finish school. ___17___ For many managers and professionals the biggest challenge, as well as change, in the workplace, was the increased use of computers and computerized equipment. Between 1998 and 2000, the need for experienced employees who could use this kind of equipment rose dramatically. Many of those in the workplace at this time experienced changes in job requirements and had to attend job-related training or re-training courses.
___18___ In Finland, with the increased use of technology and the growth of distance learning, the teacher has become more of a tutor who guides a student, rather than lectures. In turn, the student has to take more responsibility for his or her learning in the absence of direct teacher contact. This requires that students should learn computer skills in order to cope with the demand of the future workplace. ___19___It is also suggested that the salaries and job descriptions of teachers be reviewed because of future demands expected in their jobs. Previously, the professors may have held lectures between weekday hours in large halls. Now they may spend part of their day lecturing large groups of students in campus, and then conduct afternoon or evening classes online, with students in five different countries.
As technologies grow and develop, ongoing training will continue to be necessary. ___20___ Lifelong learning will become a way of life.
A. They are especially significant in the workplace.
B. They must now continue throughout our working lives.
C. It seems that everyone is being affected by the technological revolution.
D. Besides, this also highlights the need for teacher training, and re-training.
E. Moreover, what the professors need to do is to continue lecturing online.
F. The changing work environment is also affecting education and how we learn.
G. To be successful in the workplace, people will not stop learning when they leave school.
【答案】16. C 17. B 18. F 19. D 20. G
第三部分 语言知识运用（共四节，满分55分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Half a year before graduation from college, my son began to look for a job. Due to the financial crisis (危机), fewer companies would like to ___21___ new staff. My son targeted a company that was ___22___ to employ only one person while over twenty people were ___23___ the job.
After the interview, only three people could enter the final round, which would later ___24___ the person that was fit for the job. And my son entered the final round.
Unexpectedly, the final interview was unbelievably ___25___ . The interviewer only said to them, “All of you are very excellent. Please go home and wait for our ___26___ . We will tell you the ___27___ in three days. Good luck to all of you! ” On the morning of the third day, my son received a text from the company that he was not employed. We all felt very ___28___ .
At nightfall that day, my son suddenly told me ___29___ on his phone, “Dad, I have been offered the job! ” ____30____ the text sent to my son was also part of the test in the interview. Three men received the same text this morning and only my son’s reply was “Thank you” ____31____ the other two said “Goodbye”.
Only then did I know that my son’s hope came in that way. That is, when you feel disappointed, do not ____32____ to say “thank you” to the one who disappoints you. Saying thank you shows ____33____ for others’ work and shows your ____34____ . Therefore, while under the same condition, you will get more ____35____ compared with others!
21. A. promote B. train C. hire D. discover
22. A. encouraged B. allowed C. supposed D. intended
23. A. applying for B. taking up C. looking for D. carrying out
24. A. meet B. attract C. decide D. contact
25. A. formal B. typical C. simple D. odd
26. A. suggestion B. reply C. order D. application
27. A. result B. truth C. requirement D. awareness
28. A. annoyed B. puzzled C. disappointed D. shocked
29. A. patiently B. worriedly C. calmly D. excitedly
30. A. Finally B. Particularly C. Actually D. Usually
31. A. after B. whereas C. until D. unless
32. A. expect B. forget C. pretend D. regret
33. A. concern B. love C. admiration D. respect
34. A. generosity B. power C. bravery D. culture
35. A. problems B. strengths C. challenges D. opportunities
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. C 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. C 31. B 32. B 33. D 34. A 35. D
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
With the strong support of UNESCO, China’s Spring Festival has been successfully included in the List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on December 4th, 2024. This achievement not only means international ____36____ (recognize) of China’s traditional culture but also creates many new ____37____ (opportunity) for global cultural exchange and cooperation.
The spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Spring Festival is one of the most important traditional festivals in China, ____38____ (carry) a wealth of historical and cultural meanings. It ____39____ (symbolize) family reunion, harmony, and hope, and is a shared cultural memory for the Chinese people, ____40____ will further promote understanding of Chinese culture among people around the world.
The spokesperson emphasized that China welcomes friends from around the world ____41____ (experience) this unique cultural feast during the Spring Festival. By participating ____42____ the diverse and colorful festive activities, international friends can gain ____43____ deeper appreciation of the charm of Chinese culture and improve mutual friendship and understanding.
China will continue to commit to the protection of traditional culture while promoting cultural exchange and mutual learning, contributing ____44____ (we) Chinese wisdom to the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind.
As the Spring Festival approaches, let us all look forward to a ____45____ (peace) celebration, and may people from all countries share this cultural feast.
【答案】36. recognition
37. opportunities
38. carrying
39. symbolizes
40. which 41. to experience
42. in 43. a
44. our 45. peaceful
第三节 单句语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
46. There is no________(compare) between the two preserves in size. The former is rather larger. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】comparison
47. A ________(balance) diet and regular exercise are both very important for your health. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】balanced
48. The variety of food at the restaurant is _____ (limit), but the amount of each dish is fairly large. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】limited
49. Only by making great efforts _____ (prevent) pollution can the problem be solved. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】to prevent
50. Failure can make a positive ________ (contribute) to your life once you learn to make use of it. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】contribution
51. The _____ (disappear) of many old languages is a big loss to us. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】disappearance
52. Good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude are ___________(equal) important. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】equally
53. Firemen were called out to rescue a man ____________ (trap) in the building. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】trapped
54. Though I realized this was a ________(demand) task, I believed I could complete it in time. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】demanding
55. __________(compare) with other students, Mary is more determined to achieve her goal. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】Compared
第四节 根据中文意思完成句子填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
56. My adviser recommended that I ________ ________ ________ ________ advanced literature because I like English and I’m good at it.
我的指导老师建议我选修高级文学，因为我喜欢英语而且成绩不错。
【答案】 ①. should ②. sign ③. up ④. for
57. Every Wednesday, we work at a soup kitchen and ____________ food to homeless people in the community.
每周三，我们会在食品救济站里干活，把食物分发给社区里的无家可归者。
【答案】hand out
58. You can then spend three days exploring the rainforest with a local guide and enjoying the plants and animals _______ _______ the rainforest.
接下来的三天里，您可以在当地导游的陪同下深入雨林进行探索，欣赏雨林独有的动植物。
【答案】 ①. unique ②. to
59. ____________ is the Incas’ dry stone method of building.
特别令人惊叹的是印加人的干式石头搭砌的建造方法。
【答案】Especially amazing
60. Inca builders cut stones to exact sizes so that nothing was needed to hold walls together _______________ the perfect fit of the stones .
印加的建筑工人将石头切割成精确的尺寸，仅仅凭着石头间的完美契合，即可稳固墙体。
【答案】other than
61. One of the best players ________________, and the team captain had to leave because of heart problems.
最优秀的队员中有一人受伤了，而且队长也因心脏问题离队。
【答案】had been injured
62. The Boys and Girls Club which he started in Chicago ________________ young people since 1996.
他(乔丹)在芝加哥所创建的“男孩女孩俱乐部”从1996年至今一直在帮助年轻人。
【答案】has been helping
63. It seemed as if the world ________________.
仿佛世界末日即将来临。
【答案】were coming to an end
64. ... the army sent 150,000 soldiers to Tangshan to dig out those who were trapped and to ________________.
……部队派出了15万名士兵奔赴唐山，将受困群众从废墟中挖出，并掩埋死者。
【答案】bury the dead
65. In Sri Lanka, some 1,600 kilometers west of the quake center, the number of deaths_____________ 2,498…
在斯里兰卡，震中以西约1,600千米处，死亡人数高达2,498人……
【答案】stood at
66. It ________________ several thousand years to the use of longgu…
它可以追溯到数千年前使用龙骨的时期……
【答案】dates back
67. …so I only need a few words to _________________between us.
…因此我只需说几个字，就能消除我们之间的距离。
【答案】bridge the gap
68. There comes a time when the old must ________ ________ ________the new, and it is not possible to preserve everything from our past as we move towards the future.
新旧更替的时代已经到来，在走向未来的过程中，我们不可能将过去的一切都保存下来。
【答案】 ①. give ②. way ③. to
69. Not only had the countries found a path to the future that did not ________ ________ the relics of the past, but they had also learnt that it was possible for countries to work together to build a better tomorrow.
这些国家不仅找到了一条不以牺牲古迹为代价的未来发展之路，而且明白了多个国家合作创造美好未来的可能性
【答案】 ①. run ②. over
70. By sharing so many digital photos over the Internet, the group hopes to _______________ even wider interest around the world in China’s ancient history, culture, and traditions.
这些科学家和研究者在网络上分享了大量(有关莫高窟的)电子照片，希望在世界范围内促使人们对中国古代历史和文化习俗产生更广泛的兴趣。
【答案】promote
第四部分 写作（15分）
应用文写作（满分15分）
71. 假如你是李华，你的好朋友Alice来信说她即将参加一场马拉松比赛，但由于第一次参赛，深感焦虑，不知该如何准备。请根据下面提示给她写一封建议信。
内容包括：1.表示慰问;2.备赛建议;3.表达祝福。
注意：1.写作词数应为80字左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Alice,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Alice,
I understand that you’re feeling anxious about your upcoming marathon, but please know that it’s completely normal. To prepare, start with a consistent training schedule, gradually increasing your mileage. Also, focus on a balanced diet and adequate rest to ensure your body is well - fueled and recovered.
If you feel any discomfort, take a break and seek advice from a professional. On race day, pace yourself and enjoy the experience. You’ve got this!
Best wishes for your marathon. I believe in you!
Yours,
Li Hua
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满分150分 考试时间120分钟
注意事项:
1. 答题前,先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上,并将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 请按题号顺序在答题卡上各题目的答题区域内作答,写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
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第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
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
1．Why does the man apologize to the woman
A．He pressed the wrong button.
B．He dropped her iPad.
C．He broke her purse.
2．What will the man do next
A．Have a get-together. B．Visit a company. C．Attend a meeting.
3．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Father and daughter. B．Mother and son. C．Brother and sister.
4．How does the man feel about the woman
A．Bored. B．Surprised. C．Annoyed.
5．What are the speakers talking about
A．Shopping lists. B．Eating habits. C．Cooking methods.
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．Who is the man asking for
A．Eric. B．Laura. C．Heather.
7．What will the woman do in about 20 minutes
A．Pass on a message. B．Make a phone call. C．Go shopping.
听第7段材料,回答第8至9题。
8．What could the man see out of the window
A．A street. B．A parking lot. C．A garden.
9．What was the man disappointed at about the room
A．The fridge. B．The coffee maker. C．The TV.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10．How much did the man weigh two months ago
A．About 150 pounds. B．About 160 pounds. C．About 170 pounds.
11．How did the woman know how to lose weight
A．From a book. B．From a friend. C．From a cook.
12．What does the man plan to do
A．Change his diet.
B．Learn about an author.
C．Start to exercise regularly.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13．How does Emily find her first surfing lesson
A．Discouraging B．Unforgettable. C．Exciting.
14．How old is Emily’s brother
A．15. B．22. C．25.
15．What does Micheal offer to do
A．Teach Emily to surf.
B．Give Emily a surfboard.
C．Talk with Emily's brother.
16．When will the speakers meet
A．On Wednesday. B．On Friday. C．On Saturday.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17．When did the speaker’s family start their traveling
A．On May 1st. B．On May 5th. C．On May 6th.
18．How did the speaker’s family go to Shillong from Guwahati
A．By car. B．By taxi. C．By train.
19．What do we know about Shillong
A．The climate wasn’t good.
B．The transport wasn’t convenient.
C．There weren’t many tourist attractions.
20．What did the speaker’s family do at the end of their vacation
A．They admired the sunrise.
B．They visited tea gardens.
C．They explored thick forests.
二部分 阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
Chicago Children’s Museum
This museum offers plenty of fun activities for kids. However, this is one of the few Chicago museums not “fun for the whole family” as adults and older kids will be bored to tears.
Address: 700 East Grand Ave. (Navy Pier), Chicago
Phone: 312-527-1000
Public transportation:
CTA bus lines #29 (State Street), #65 (Grand Avenue), and the #66 (Chicago Avenue) all serve Navy Pier.
Parking rates:
*Monday through Thursday: $20
*Friday through Sunday: $24
*Holidays: $24
Hours:
*Monday through Friday: 10 am—5 pm
*Saturday and Sunday: 10 am—8 pm
Entrance fees:
*Adults: $12
*Children: $12
* Seniors (65+): $11
*Children (under 5): free
Activities:
Located on one of Chicago’s top tourist attractions, Navy Pier, the museum offers three floors of activities for kids, including:
*Play It Safe—all about home safety
*Inventing Lab—provides parts and instructions for creating things
*Kids Town—a playroom recreating a Chicago neighborhood where kids can pretend to do things like shopping for groceries and driving a CTA bus
*Climbing Schooner—a three-floor climbing building
*My Museum—kids get to create various art projects that are “all about me”
*Skyline—learn about skyscrapers(摩天大楼)and design your own
*Treehouse Trails—a play area designed like a forest
*Waterways—water activities showing how pumps and dams work
1. Why is the museum mainly designed for young kids
A. Because the government orders it to do so.
B. Because adults have many other things to do.
C. Because others are likely to be tired of these activities.
D. Because it is easy for the museum to make money from kids.
2. How much will parents with a kid (6) and grandfather (69) pay if they drive to the museum on Saturday
A. $36. B. $47. C. $59. D. $71.
3. Children who are fond of artworks should take part in
A. Waterways B. My Museum
C. Play it safe D. Inventing Lab
B
Mathea Allansmith isn’t your typical grandmother. She’s the oldest woman in the world to have completed a marathon. She was 92 years 194 days old when she crossed the finish line at the 2022 Honolulu Marathon, setting the record for the oldest female to complete a marathon.
Mathea, now 94, of Koloa, Hawaii, USA, stays in shape all year round by running seven days a week, no matter what the weather e rain or shine, she covers 36 miles every week, even when she’s on holiday. The retired doctor didn’t take up running until she was 46 years old —after a friend suggested running two miles per day.
“The Honolulu Marathon is my favorite marathon mainly because it doesn’t close the gate at a certain time, which allows even the slowest runner to finish the race,” she said. “It’s one of the best races. Fantastic registration (注册), set-up and management make it a joy to run the race.”
Mathea, who doesn’t allow her age to slow her down, thinks she is the happiest person when she’s on the road. She enjoys running for miles and waving and saying hello to the people she passes. To stay in shape, Mathea keeps a steady training routine (惯例) . “I train all year round but increase the mileage 18 weeks before a marathon,” she said.
Mathea said it was her career as a doctor that allowed her to understand how her body and mind respond to diet and exercise. “I see the direct relation between moving and health,” she said. “It is important to reduce stress rather than ignoring it without a plan on how to do so. Of course, exercise of any kind is a natural stress reducer.”
Mathea thought getting through the finish line and winning a Guinness World Record title was the excitement of her life. “My family completely surprised me after the 2022 Honolulu Marathon, in which I achieved the world record, by wearing matching T-shirts stating my achievements,” she said.
4. What do we know about Mathea from the first two paragraphs
A. She used to be in poor health．
B. She is the oldest to win a marathon．
C. She runs daily regardless of the weather．
D. She was encouraged by her patient to run．
5. Why is Mathea keen on the Honolulu Marathon
A. It gives winners the best awards．
B. It provides runners with quality service．．
C. It has no time limit for runners to finish．
D. It allows runners to set a world record easily．
6. What led to Mathea’s understanding of the connection between moving and health
A. Her professional experience． B. Her training courses．
C. Her views on stress in life． D. Her hobby from young．
7. What message does Mathea’s story deliver
A. Practice makes perfect．
B. Interest is the best teacher．
C. Age is no barrier to success．
D. Ups and downs make one strong．
C
In the time before air-conditioning, southern China’s sky wells played a key role in keeping people’s homes cool. Could they do it again today
A skywell, or “tian jing”, is atypical characteristic of traditional homes in southern and eastern China. Different from a northern Chinese courtyard, or “yuan zi”, a skywell is smaller and less open to the outdoor environment. Its size and design differ from place to place.
Skywells were designed to cool buildings at a time well before air-conditioning existed. When wind blows above a skywell house, it can enter the indoor space through the opening. Because outdoor air is often cooler than indoor air, the incoming wind travels down the walls to the lower stories and create airflows by replacing warmer indoor air, which rises and leaves through the opening.
Although skywell buildings have existed in China for hundreds of years, in recent times they have often been forgotten by people who prefer modern buildings. Over the past two decades, however, skywell buildings have been making a comeback.
Yu Youhong, 55, has spent more than 30 years restoring (修复) skywell homes in Wuyuan county of Jiangxi province, apart of the old Huizhou. One of the skywell homes restored by Yu is in the village of Yan, in Wuyuan county. The deserted 300-year-old house was bought by Edward Gawne, a former marketing director from the UK, and his Chinese wife, Liao Minx in, in 2015. The couple turned the three-storey house into a 14-room hotel with the help of Yu. They kept the spaces surrounding the sky wells in their original state: open and with natural airflow. Gawne says that even without air conditioning the skywell areas are very comfortable in summer.
Yu says he expects sky wells to be more and more popular among younger generations especially as sustainability (可持续性) becomes an important element for new buildings.
8. What do we know about the sky wells
A. They had the same size and design.
B. They were commonly seen throughout China.
C. They acted as air-conditioners in the summer.
D. They were fully open to the outdoors like courtyard.
9. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. When sky wells appeared.
B. What sky wells look like.
C. Why sky wells are no longer popular.
D. How sky wells cool buildings.
10. What did the couple do with the centuries-old house
A. They enlarged its rooms.
B. They moved the skywell.
C. They pulled it down and rebuilt it.
D. They kept part of its architectural characteristic.
11. What’s the main idea of this text
A. The comeback of sky wells.
B. An introduction to an expert in sky wells.
C. The preservation of traditional Chinese architecture.
D. The influence of modernization on ancient buildings.
D
A recent study has discovered that gentle sound stimulation, referred to as pink noise, could enhance deep sleep among older adults and strengthen their word recall abilities.
Deep sleep is critical for memory consolidation. But beginning in middle age it decreases considerably, contributing to memory loss in aging. The sound stimulation significantly enhanced deep sleep in participants and their scores on a memory test. This innovative approach offers a simple and safe means to potentially enhance memory among older individuals and mitigate the natural age-related memory decline.
A team of researchers from the Northwestern University in the US gathered 13 adults aged 60 and above, monitoring their sleep in a lab for two nights. On both nights, the participants underwent a memory test, went to bed while wearing headphones and a special cap, and took the memory test again in the morning. But without the participants’ awareness, researchers only played pink noise into the headphones on one night. More specifically, they timed the sounds to match the participants’ slow-wave oscillations. During deep sleep, brain waves slow to approximately one oscillation per second, compared to about ten oscillations per second during wakefulness. The system they employed in the study allowed the team to deliver a low burst of pink noise at the “precise moment” when the participants’ slow waves rose — a pattern that is unique to each person.
The study found that participants’ slow waves increased after the night of sound stimulation, suggesting a potential enhancement in their deep sleep quality. And in the morning after hearing pink noise, they performed three times better on memory tests than they did after sleeping without any sound stimulation.
The study was a relatively small one and Northwestern has taken steps to confirm its findings and to study how longer-term use of pink noise affects sleep. The team aims to develop an affordable device that people can use at home, from the comfort of their beds.
12. What did the study reveal about the impact of pink noise
A. It disturbs overall sleep quality. B. It weakens word recall abilities.
C. It increases the length of sleep. D. It boosts memory performance.
13. The underlined word “mitigate” in the second paragraph most probably means _________.
A. decrease B. notice C. worsen D. describe
14. What can be learned about the new study
A. It adjusted participants’ slow-wave oscillations precisely.
B It employed a sound system to match slow-wave oscillations.
C. It compared different sound effects on the elderly and the youth.
D. It played various sorts of pink noises into participants’ headphones.
15. It can be inferred that the approach used in the study _________.
A. pose a long-term risk for older adults.
B. requires an innovative and affordable device
C. has the potential to be put into practice.
D. lacks researchers’ interest in confirming findings.
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The way people work has changed. The increasing use of technology presents new and continual challenges to small and large businesses, employees and managers, teachers and students. ___16___ University professors, for example, must learn to adapt their teaching skills in order to lead distance learning courses.
In today’s world, training and learning do not stop when we finish school. ___17___ For many managers and professionals the biggest challenge, as well as change, in the workplace, was the increased use of computers and computerized equipment. Between 1998 and 2000, the need for experienced employees who could use this kind of equipment rose dramatically. Many of those in the workplace at this time experienced changes in job requirements and had to attend job-related training or re-training courses.
___18___ In Finland, with the increased use of technology and the growth of distance learning, the teacher has become more of a tutor who guides a student, rather than lectures. In turn, the student has to take more responsibility for his or her learning in the absence of direct teacher contact. This requires that students should learn computer skills in order to cope with the demand of the future workplace. ___19___It is also suggested that the salaries and job descriptions of teachers be reviewed because of future demands expected in their jobs. Previously, the professors may have held lectures between weekday hours in large halls. Now they may spend part of their day lecturing large groups of students in campus, and then conduct afternoon or evening classes online, with students in five different countries.
As technologies grow and develop, ongoing training will continue to be necessary. ___20___ Lifelong learning will become a way of life.
A. They are especially significant in the workplace.
B. They must now continue throughout our working lives.
C. It seems that everyone is being affected by the technological revolution.
D. Besides, this also highlights the need for teacher training, and re-training.
E. Moreover, what the professors need to do is to continue lecturing online.
F. The changing work environment is also affecting education and how we learn.
G. To be successful in the workplace, people will not stop learning when they leave school.
三部分 语言知识运用（共四节，满分55分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Half a year before graduation from college, my son began to look for a job. Due to the financial crisis (危机), fewer companies would like to ___21___ new staff. My son targeted a company that was ___22___ to employ only one person while over twenty people were ___23___ the job.
After the interview, only three people could enter the final round, which would later ___24___ the person that was fit for the job. And my son entered the final round.
Unexpectedly, the final interview was unbelievably ___25___ . The interviewer only said to them, “All of you are very excellent. Please go home and wait for our ___26___ . We will tell you the ___27___ in three days. Good luck to all of you! ” On the morning of the third day, my son received a text from the company that he was not employed. We all felt very ___28___ .
At nightfall that day, my son suddenly told me ___29___ on his phone, “Dad, I have been offered the job! ” ____30____ the text sent to my son was also part of the test in the interview. Three men received the same text this morning and only my son’s reply was “Thank you” ____31____ the other two said “Goodbye”.
Only then did I know that my son’s hope came in that way. That is, when you feel disappointed, do not ____32____ to say “thank you” to the one who disappoints you. Saying thank you shows ____33____ for others’ work and shows your ____34____ . Therefore, while under the same condition, you will get more ____35____ compared with others!
21. A. promote B. train C. hire D. discover
22. A. encouraged B. allowed C. supposed D. intended
23. A. applying for B. taking up C. looking for D. carrying out
24. A. meet B. attract C. decide D. contact
25. A. formal B. typical C. simple D. odd
26. A. suggestion B. reply C. order D. application
27. A. result B. truth C. requirement D. awareness
28. A. annoyed B. puzzled C. disappointed D. shocked
29. A. patiently B. worriedly C. calmly D. excitedly
30. A. Finally B. Particularly C. Actually D. Usually
31. A. after B. whereas C. until D. unless
32. A. expect B. forget C. pretend D. regret
33. A. concern B. love C. admiration D. respect
34. A. generosity B. power C. bravery D. culture
35. A. problems B. strengths C. challenges D. opportunities
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
With the strong support of UNESCO, China’s Spring Festival has been successfully included in the List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on December 4th, 2024. This achievement not only means international ____36____ (recognize) of China’s traditional culture but also creates many new ____37____ (opportunity) for global cultural exchange and cooperation.
The spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Spring Festival is one of the most important traditional festivals in China, ____38____ (carry) a wealth of historical and cultural meanings. It ____39____ (symbolize) family reunion, harmony, and hope, and is a shared cultural memory for the Chinese people, ____40____ will further promote understanding of Chinese culture among people around the world.
The spokesperson emphasized that China welcomes friends from around the world ____41____ (experience) this unique cultural feast during the Spring Festival. By participating ____42____ the diverse and colorful festive activities, international friends can gain ____43____ deeper appreciation of the charm of Chinese culture and improve mutual friendship and understanding.
China will continue to commit to the protection of traditional culture while promoting cultural exchange and mutual learning, contributing ____44____ (we) Chinese wisdom to the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind.
As the Spring Festival approaches, let us all look forward to a ____45____ (peace) celebration, and may people from all countries share this cultural feast.
第三节 单句语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
46. There is no________(compare) between the two preserves in size. The former is rather larger. (所给词的适当形式填空)
47. A ________(balance) diet and regular exercise are both very important for your health. (所给词的适当形式填空)
48. The variety of food at the restaurant is _____ (limit), but the amount of each dish is fairly large. (所给词的适当形式填空)
49. Only by making great efforts _____ (prevent) pollution can the problem be solved. (所给词的适当形式填空)
50. Failure can make a positive ________ (contribute) to your life once you learn to make use of it. （所给词的适当形式填空）
51. The _____ (disappear) of many old languages is a big loss to us. (所给词的适当形式填空)
52. Good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude are ___________(equal) important. (所给词的适当形式填空)
53. Firemen were called out to rescue a man ____________ (trap) in the building. (所给词的适当形式填空)
54. Though I realized this was a ________(demand) task, I believed I could complete it in time. (所给词的适当形式填空)
55. __________(compare) with other students, Mary is more determined to achieve her goal. (所给词的适当形式填空)
第四节 根据中文意思完成句子填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
56. My adviser recommended that I ________ ________ ________ ________ advanced literature because I like English and I’m good at it.
我的指导老师建议我选修高级文学，因为我喜欢英语而且成绩不错。
57. Every Wednesday, we work at a soup kitchen and ____________ food to homeless people in the community.
每周三，我们会在食品救济站里干活，把食物分发给社区里的无家可归者。
58. You can then spend three days exploring the rainforest with a local guide and enjoying the plants and animals _______ _______ the rainforest.
接下来的三天里，您可以在当地导游的陪同下深入雨林进行探索，欣赏雨林独有的动植物。
59. ____________ is the Incas’ dry stone method of building.
特别令人惊叹的是印加人的干式石头搭砌的建造方法。
60. Inca builders cut stones to exact sizes so that nothing was needed to hold walls together _______________ the perfect fit of the stones .
印加的建筑工人将石头切割成精确的尺寸，仅仅凭着石头间的完美契合，即可稳固墙体。
61. One of the best players ________________, and the team captain had to leave because of heart problems.
最优秀的队员中有一人受伤了，而且队长也因心脏问题离队。
62. The Boys and Girls Club which he started in Chicago ________________ young people since 1996.
他(乔丹)在芝加哥所创建的“男孩女孩俱乐部”从1996年至今一直在帮助年轻人。
63. It seemed as if the world ________________.
仿佛世界末日即将来临。
64. ... the army sent 150,000 soldiers to Tangshan to dig out those who were trapped and to ________________.
……部队派出了15万名士兵奔赴唐山，将受困群众从废墟中挖出，并掩埋死者。
65. In Sri Lanka, some 1,600 kilometers west of the quake center, the number of deaths_____________ 2,498…
在斯里兰卡，震中以西约1,600千米处，死亡人数高达2,498人……
66. It ________________ several thousand years to the use of longgu…
它可以追溯到数千年前使用龙骨的时期……
67. …so I only need a few words to _________________between us.
…因此我只需说几个字，就能消除我们之间的距离。
68. There comes a time when the old must ________ ________ ________the new, and it is not possible to preserve everything from our past as we move towards the future.
新旧更替的时代已经到来，在走向未来的过程中，我们不可能将过去的一切都保存下来。
69. Not only had the countries found a path to the future that did not ________ ________ the relics of the past, but they had also learnt that it was possible for countries to work together to build a better tomorrow.
这些国家不仅找到了一条不以牺牲古迹为代价的未来发展之路，而且明白了多个国家合作创造美好未来的可能性
70. By sharing so many digital photos over the Internet, the group hopes to _______________ even wider interest around the world in China’s ancient history, culture, and traditions.
这些科学家和研究者在网络上分享了大量(有关莫高窟的)电子照片，希望在世界范围内促使人们对中国古代历史和文化习俗产生更广泛的兴趣。
第四部分 写作（15分）
应用文写作（满分15分）
71. 假如你是李华，你的好朋友Alice来信说她即将参加一场马拉松比赛，但由于第一次参赛，深感焦虑，不知该如何准备。请根据下面提示给她写一封建议信。
内容包括：1.表示慰问;2.备赛建议;3.表达祝福。
注意：1.写作词数应为80字左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Alice,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
urs,
Li Hua
答案版
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第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
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
1．Why does the man apologize to the woman
A．He pressed the wrong button.
B．He dropped her iPad.
C．He broke her purse.
2．What will the man do next
A．Have a get-together. B．Visit a company. C．Attend a meeting.
3．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Father and daughter. B．Mother and son. C．Brother and sister.
4．How does the man feel about the woman
A．Bored. B．Surprised. C．Annoyed.
5．What are the speakers talking about
A．Shopping lists. B．Eating habits. C．Cooking methods.
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．Who is the man asking for
A．Eric. B．Laura. C．Heather.
7．What will the woman do in about 20 minutes
A．Pass on a message. B．Make a phone call. C．Go shopping.
听第7段材料,回答第8至9题。
8．What could the man see out of the window
A．A street. B．A parking lot. C．A garden.
9．What was the man disappointed at about the room
A．The fridge. B．The coffee maker. C．The TV.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10．How much did the man weigh two months ago
A．About 150 pounds. B．About 160 pounds. C．About 170 pounds.
11．How did the woman know how to lose weight
A．From a book. B．From a friend. C．From a cook.
12．What does the man plan to do
A．Change his diet.
B．Learn about an author.
C．Start to exercise regularly.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13．How does Emily find her first surfing lesson
A．Discouraging B．Unforgettable. C．Exciting.
14．How old is Emily’s brother
A．15. B．22. C．25.
15．What does Micheal offer to do
A．Teach Emily to surf.
B．Give Emily a surfboard.
C．Talk with Emily's brother.
16．When will the speakers meet
A．On Wednesday. B．On Friday. C．On Saturday.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17．When did the speaker’s family start their traveling
A．On May 1st. B．On May 5th. C．On May 6th.
18．How did the speaker’s family go to Shillong from Guwahati
A．By car. B．By taxi. C．By train.
19．What do we know about Shillong
A．The climate wasn’t good.
B．The transport wasn’t convenient.
C．There weren’t many tourist attractions.
20．What did the speaker’s family do at the end of their vacation
A．They admired the sunrise.
B．They visited tea gardens.
C．They explored thick forests.
听力答案：1-10 BCCBB CABAB 11-20 AAACA CBACA
第二部分 阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
Chicago Children’s Museum
This museum offers plenty of fun activities for kids. However, this is one of the few Chicago museums not “fun for the whole family” as adults and older kids will be bored to tears.
Address: 700 East Grand Ave. (Navy Pier), Chicago
Phone: 312-527-1000
Public transportation:
CTA bus lines #29 (State Street), #65 (Grand Avenue), and the #66 (Chicago Avenue) all serve Navy Pier.
Parking rates:
*Monday through Thursday: $20
*Friday through Sunday: $24
*Holidays: $24
Hours:
*Monday through Friday: 10 am—5 pm
*Saturday and Sunday: 10 am—8 pm
Entrance fees:
*Adults: $12
*Children: $12
* Seniors (65+): $11
*Children (under 5): free
Activities:
Located on one of Chicago’s top tourist attractions, Navy Pier, the museum offers three floors of activities for kids, including:
*Play It Safe—all about home safety
*Inventing Lab—provides parts and instructions for creating things
*Kids Town—a playroom recreating a Chicago neighborhood where kids can pretend to do things like shopping for groceries and driving a CTA bus
*Climbing Schooner—a three-floor climbing building
*My Museum—kids get to create various art projects that are “all about me”
*Skyline—learn about skyscrapers(摩天大楼)and design your own
*Treehouse Trails—a play area designed like a forest
*Waterways—water activities showing how pumps and dams work
1. Why is the museum mainly designed for young kids
A. Because the government orders it to do so.
B. Because adults have many other things to do.
C. Because others are likely to be tired of these activities.
D. Because it is easy for the museum to make money from kids.
2. How much will parents with a kid (6) and grandfather (69) pay if they drive to the museum on Saturday
A. $36. B. $47. C. $59. D. $71.
3. Children who are fond of artworks should take part in
A. Waterways B. My Museum
C. Play it safe D. Inventing Lab
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B
B
Mathea Allansmith isn’t your typical grandmother. She’s the oldest woman in the world to have completed a marathon. She was 92 years 194 days old when she crossed the finish line at the 2022 Honolulu Marathon, setting the record for the oldest female to complete a marathon.
Mathea, now 94, of Koloa, Hawaii, USA, stays in shape all year round by running seven days a week, no matter what the weather e rain or shine, she covers 36 miles every week, even when she’s on holiday. The retired doctor didn’t take up running until she was 46 years old —after a friend suggested running two miles per day.
“The Honolulu Marathon is my favorite marathon mainly because it doesn’t close the gate at a certain time, which allows even the slowest runner to finish the race,” she said. “It’s one of the best races. Fantastic registration (注册), set-up and management make it a joy to run the race.”
Mathea, who doesn’t allow her age to slow her down, thinks she is the happiest person when she’s on the road. She enjoys running for miles and waving and saying hello to the people she passes. To stay in shape, Mathea keeps a steady training routine (惯例) . “I train all year round but increase the mileage 18 weeks before a marathon,” she said.
Mathea said it was her career as a doctor that allowed her to understand how her body and mind respond to diet and exercise. “I see the direct relation between moving and health,” she said. “It is important to reduce stress rather than ignoring it without a plan on how to do so. Of course, exercise of any kind is a natural stress reducer.”
Mathea thought getting through the finish line and winning a Guinness World Record title was the excitement of her life. “My family completely surprised me after the 2022 Honolulu Marathon, in which I achieved the world record, by wearing matching T-shirts stating my achievements,” she said.
4. What do we know about Mathea from the first two paragraphs
A. She used to be in poor health．
B. She is the oldest to win a marathon．
C. She runs daily regardless of the weather．
D. She was encouraged by her patient to run．
5. Why is Mathea keen on the Honolulu Marathon
A. It gives winners the best awards．
B. It provides runners with quality service．．
C. It has no time limit for runners to finish．
D. It allows runners to set a world record easily．
6. What led to Mathea’s understanding of the connection between moving and health
A. Her professional experience． B. Her training courses．
C. Her views on stress in life． D. Her hobby from young．
7. What message does Mathea’s story deliver
A. Practice makes perfect．
B. Interest is the best teacher．
C. Age is no barrier to success．
D. Ups and downs make one strong．
【答案】4. C 5. C 6. A 7. C
C
In the time before air-conditioning, southern China’s sky wells played a key role in keeping people’s homes cool. Could they do it again today
A skywell, or “tian jing”, is atypical characteristic of traditional homes in southern and eastern China. Different from a northern Chinese courtyard, or “yuan zi”, a skywell is smaller and less open to the outdoor environment. Its size and design differ from place to place.
Skywells were designed to cool buildings at a time well before air-conditioning existed. When wind blows above a skywell house, it can enter the indoor space through the opening. Because outdoor air is often cooler than indoor air, the incoming wind travels down the walls to the lower stories and create airflows by replacing warmer indoor air, which rises and leaves through the opening.
Although skywell buildings have existed in China for hundreds of years, in recent times they have often been forgotten by people who prefer modern buildings. Over the past two decades, however, skywell buildings have been making a comeback.
Yu Youhong, 55, has spent more than 30 years restoring (修复) skywell homes in Wuyuan county of Jiangxi province, apart of the old Huizhou. One of the skywell homes restored by Yu is in the village of Yan, in Wuyuan county. The deserted 300-year-old house was bought by Edward Gawne, a former marketing director from the UK, and his Chinese wife, Liao Minx in, in 2015. The couple turned the three-storey house into a 14-room hotel with the help of Yu. They kept the spaces surrounding the sky wells in their original state: open and with natural airflow. Gawne says that even without air conditioning the skywell areas are very comfortable in summer.
Yu says he expects sky wells to be more and more popular among younger generations especially as sustainability (可持续性) becomes an important element for new buildings.
8. What do we know about the sky wells
A. They had the same size and design.
B. They were commonly seen throughout China.
C. They acted as air-conditioners in the summer.
D. They were fully open to the outdoors like courtyard.
9. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. When sky wells appeared.
B. What sky wells look like.
C. Why sky wells are no longer popular.
D. How sky wells cool buildings.
10. What did the couple do with the centuries-old house
A. They enlarged its rooms.
B. They moved the skywell.
C. They pulled it down and rebuilt it.
D. They kept part of its architectural characteristic.
11. What’s the main idea of this text
A. The comeback of sky wells.
B. An introduction to an expert in sky wells.
C. The preservation of traditional Chinese architecture.
D. The influence of modernization on ancient buildings.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. D 11. A
D
A recent study has discovered that gentle sound stimulation, referred to as pink noise, could enhance deep sleep among older adults and strengthen their word recall abilities.
Deep sleep is critical for memory consolidation. But beginning in middle age it decreases considerably, contributing to memory loss in aging. The sound stimulation significantly enhanced deep sleep in participants and their scores on a memory test. This innovative approach offers a simple and safe means to potentially enhance memory among older individuals and mitigate the natural age-related memory decline.
A team of researchers from the Northwestern University in the US gathered 13 adults aged 60 and above, monitoring their sleep in a lab for two nights. On both nights, the participants underwent a memory test, went to bed while wearing headphones and a special cap, and took the memory test again in the morning. But without the participants’ awareness, researchers only played pink noise into the headphones on one night. More specifically, they timed the sounds to match the participants’ slow-wave oscillations. During deep sleep, brain waves slow to approximately one oscillation per second, compared to about ten oscillations per second during wakefulness. The system they employed in the study allowed the team to deliver a low burst of pink noise at the “precise moment” when the participants’ slow waves rose — a pattern that is unique to each person.
The study found that participants’ slow waves increased after the night of sound stimulation, suggesting a potential enhancement in their deep sleep quality. And in the morning after hearing pink noise, they performed three times better on memory tests than they did after sleeping without any sound stimulation.
The study was a relatively small one and Northwestern has taken steps to confirm its findings and to study how longer-term use of pink noise affects sleep. The team aims to develop an affordable device that people can use at home, from the comfort of their beds.
12. What did the study reveal about the impact of pink noise
A. It disturbs overall sleep quality. B. It weakens word recall abilities.
C. It increases the length of sleep. D. It boosts memory performance.
13. The underlined word “mitigate” in the second paragraph most probably means _________.
A. decrease B. notice C. worsen D. describe
14. What can be learned about the new study
A. It adjusted participants’ slow-wave oscillations precisely.
B It employed a sound system to match slow-wave oscillations.
C. It compared different sound effects on the elderly and the youth.
D. It played various sorts of pink noises into participants’ headphones.
15. It can be inferred that the approach used in the study _________.
A. pose a long-term risk for older adults.
B. requires an innovative and affordable device
C. has the potential to be put into practice.
D. lacks researchers’ interest in confirming findings.
【答案】12. D 13. A 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The way people work has changed. The increasing use of technology presents new and continual challenges to small and large businesses, employees and managers, teachers and students. ___16___ University professors, for example, must learn to adapt their teaching skills in order to lead distance learning courses.
In today’s world, training and learning do not stop when we finish school. ___17___ For many managers and professionals the biggest challenge, as well as change, in the workplace, was the increased use of computers and computerized equipment. Between 1998 and 2000, the need for experienced employees who could use this kind of equipment rose dramatically. Many of those in the workplace at this time experienced changes in job requirements and had to attend job-related training or re-training courses.
___18___ In Finland, with the increased use of technology and the growth of distance learning, the teacher has become more of a tutor who guides a student, rather than lectures. In turn, the student has to take more responsibility for his or her learning in the absence of direct teacher contact. This requires that students should learn computer skills in order to cope with the demand of the future workplace. ___19___It is also suggested that the salaries and job descriptions of teachers be reviewed because of future demands expected in their jobs. Previously, the professors may have held lectures between weekday hours in large halls. Now they may spend part of their day lecturing large groups of students in campus, and then conduct afternoon or evening classes online, with students in five different countries.
As technologies grow and develop, ongoing training will continue to be necessary. ___20___ Lifelong learning will become a way of life.
A. They are especially significant in the workplace.
B. They must now continue throughout our working lives.
C. It seems that everyone is being affected by the technological revolution.
D. Besides, this also highlights the need for teacher training, and re-training.
E. Moreover, what the professors need to do is to continue lecturing online.
F. The changing work environment is also affecting education and how we learn.
G. To be successful in the workplace, people will not stop learning when they leave school.
【答案】16. C 17. B 18. F 19. D 20. G
第三部分 语言知识运用（共四节，满分55分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Half a year before graduation from college, my son began to look for a job. Due to the financial crisis (危机), fewer companies would like to ___21___ new staff. My son targeted a company that was ___22___ to employ only one person while over twenty people were ___23___ the job.
After the interview, only three people could enter the final round, which would later ___24___ the person that was fit for the job. And my son entered the final round.
Unexpectedly, the final interview was unbelievably ___25___ . The interviewer only said to them, “All of you are very excellent. Please go home and wait for our ___26___ . We will tell you the ___27___ in three days. Good luck to all of you! ” On the morning of the third day, my son received a text from the company that he was not employed. We all felt very ___28___ .
At nightfall that day, my son suddenly told me ___29___ on his phone, “Dad, I have been offered the job! ” ____30____ the text sent to my son was also part of the test in the interview. Three men received the same text this morning and only my son’s reply was “Thank you” ____31____ the other two said “Goodbye”.
Only then did I know that my son’s hope came in that way. That is, when you feel disappointed, do not ____32____ to say “thank you” to the one who disappoints you. Saying thank you shows ____33____ for others’ work and shows your ____34____ . Therefore, while under the same condition, you will get more ____35____ compared with others!
21. A. promote B. train C. hire D. discover
22. A. encouraged B. allowed C. supposed D. intended
23. A. applying for B. taking up C. looking for D. carrying out
24. A. meet B. attract C. decide D. contact
25. A. formal B. typical C. simple D. odd
26. A. suggestion B. reply C. order D. application
27. A. result B. truth C. requirement D. awareness
28. A. annoyed B. puzzled C. disappointed D. shocked
29. A. patiently B. worriedly C. calmly D. excitedly
30. A. Finally B. Particularly C. Actually D. Usually
31. A. after B. whereas C. until D. unless
32. A. expect B. forget C. pretend D. regret
33. A. concern B. love C. admiration D. respect
34. A. generosity B. power C. bravery D. culture
35. A. problems B. strengths C. challenges D. opportunities
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. C 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. C 31. B 32. B 33. D 34. A 35. D
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
With the strong support of UNESCO, China’s Spring Festival has been successfully included in the List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on December 4th, 2024. This achievement not only means international ____36____ (recognize) of China’s traditional culture but also creates many new ____37____ (opportunity) for global cultural exchange and cooperation.
The spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Spring Festival is one of the most important traditional festivals in China, ____38____ (carry) a wealth of historical and cultural meanings. It ____39____ (symbolize) family reunion, harmony, and hope, and is a shared cultural memory for the Chinese people, ____40____ will further promote understanding of Chinese culture among people around the world.
The spokesperson emphasized that China welcomes friends from around the world ____41____ (experience) this unique cultural feast during the Spring Festival. By participating ____42____ the diverse and colorful festive activities, international friends can gain ____43____ deeper appreciation of the charm of Chinese culture and improve mutual friendship and understanding.
China will continue to commit to the protection of traditional culture while promoting cultural exchange and mutual learning, contributing ____44____ (we) Chinese wisdom to the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind.
As the Spring Festival approaches, let us all look forward to a ____45____ (peace) celebration, and may people from all countries share this cultural feast.
【答案】36. recognition
37. opportunities
38. carrying
39. symbolizes
40. which 41. to experience
42. in 43. a
44. our 45. peaceful
第三节 单句语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
46. There is no________(compare) between the two preserves in size. The former is rather larger. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】comparison
47. A ________(balance) diet and regular exercise are both very important for your health. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】balanced
48. The variety of food at the restaurant is _____ (limit), but the amount of each dish is fairly large. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】limited
49. Only by making great efforts _____ (prevent) pollution can the problem be solved. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】to prevent
50. Failure can make a positive ________ (contribute) to your life once you learn to make use of it. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】contribution
51. The _____ (disappear) of many old languages is a big loss to us. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】disappearance
52. Good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude are ___________(equal) important. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】equally
53. Firemen were called out to rescue a man ____________ (trap) in the building. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】trapped
54. Though I realized this was a ________(demand) task, I believed I could complete it in time. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】demanding
55. __________(compare) with other students, Mary is more determined to achieve her goal. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】Compared
第四节 根据中文意思完成句子填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
56. My adviser recommended that I ________ ________ ________ ________ advanced literature because I like English and I’m good at it.
我的指导老师建议我选修高级文学，因为我喜欢英语而且成绩不错。
【答案】 ①. should ②. sign ③. up ④. for
57. Every Wednesday, we work at a soup kitchen and ____________ food to homeless people in the community.
每周三，我们会在食品救济站里干活，把食物分发给社区里的无家可归者。
【答案】hand out
58. You can then spend three days exploring the rainforest with a local guide and enjoying the plants and animals _______ _______ the rainforest.
接下来的三天里，您可以在当地导游的陪同下深入雨林进行探索，欣赏雨林独有的动植物。
【答案】 ①. unique ②. to
59. ____________ is the Incas’ dry stone method of building.
特别令人惊叹的是印加人的干式石头搭砌的建造方法。
【答案】Especially amazing
60. Inca builders cut stones to exact sizes so that nothing was needed to hold walls together _______________ the perfect fit of the stones .
印加的建筑工人将石头切割成精确的尺寸，仅仅凭着石头间的完美契合，即可稳固墙体。
【答案】other than
61. One of the best players ________________, and the team captain had to leave because of heart problems.
最优秀的队员中有一人受伤了，而且队长也因心脏问题离队。
【答案】had been injured
62. The Boys and Girls Club which he started in Chicago ________________ young people since 1996.
他(乔丹)在芝加哥所创建的“男孩女孩俱乐部”从1996年至今一直在帮助年轻人。
【答案】has been helping
63. It seemed as if the world ________________.
仿佛世界末日即将来临。
【答案】were coming to an end
64. ... the army sent 150,000 soldiers to Tangshan to dig out those who were trapped and to ________________.
……部队派出了15万名士兵奔赴唐山，将受困群众从废墟中挖出，并掩埋死者。
【答案】bury the dead
65. In Sri Lanka, some 1,600 kilometers west of the quake center, the number of deaths_____________ 2,498…
在斯里兰卡，震中以西约1,600千米处，死亡人数高达2,498人……
【答案】stood at
66. It ________________ several thousand years to the use of longgu…
它可以追溯到数千年前使用龙骨的时期……
【答案】dates back
67. …so I only need a few words to _________________between us.
…因此我只需说几个字，就能消除我们之间的距离。
【答案】bridge the gap
68. There comes a time when the old must ________ ________ ________the new, and it is not possible to preserve everything from our past as we move towards the future.
新旧更替的时代已经到来，在走向未来的过程中，我们不可能将过去的一切都保存下来。
【答案】 ①. give ②. way ③. to
69. Not only had the countries found a path to the future that did not ________ ________ the relics of the past, but they had also learnt that it was possible for countries to work together to build a better tomorrow.
这些国家不仅找到了一条不以牺牲古迹为代价的未来发展之路，而且明白了多个国家合作创造美好未来的可能性
【答案】 ①. run ②. over
70. By sharing so many digital photos over the Internet, the group hopes to _______________ even wider interest around the world in China’s ancient history, culture, and traditions.
这些科学家和研究者在网络上分享了大量(有关莫高窟的)电子照片，希望在世界范围内促使人们对中国古代历史和文化习俗产生更广泛的兴趣。
【答案】promote
第四部分 写作（15分）
应用文写作（满分15分）
71. 假如你是李华，你的好朋友Alice来信说她即将参加一场马拉松比赛，但由于第一次参赛，深感焦虑，不知该如何准备。请根据下面提示给她写一封建议信。
内容包括：1.表示慰问;2.备赛建议;3.表达祝福。
注意：1.写作词数应为80字左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Alice,
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Alice,
I understand that you’re feeling anxious about your upcoming marathon, but please know that it’s completely normal. To prepare, start with a consistent training schedule, gradually increasing your mileage. Also, focus on a balanced diet and adequate rest to ensure your body is well - fueled and recovered.
If you feel any discomfort, take a break and seek advice from a professional. On race day, pace yourself and enjoy the experience. You’ve got this!
Best wishes for your marathon. I believe in you!
Yours,
Li Hua
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