浙江省温州市强基联盟2025-2026学年高二上学期12月月考英语试卷（含答案）

浙江强基联盟 2025 年 12 月高二联考英语 试题
考生注意：
1. 本试卷满分 150 分，考试时间 120 分钟。
2. 考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;非选择题请用直径 0.5 毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
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。每段对话读两遍。
1. Why does Mike want to learn Kung Fu
A. To look stronger.
B. To protect himself.
C. To impress the girl.
2. Where will the man be on March 27th
A. In Japan. B. In Australia. C. In China.
3. Which subject has the girl improved
A. Physics. B. Maths. C. Geography.
4. How does the man sound
A. Excited. B. Indifferent. C. Surprised.
5. When will the two speakers meet
A. At 6:30 p.m.
B. At 6:50 p.m.
C. At 7:00 p.m.
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. How does the man keep his phone safe
A. Avoiding public Wi - Fi.
B. Using password managers.
C. Ignoring friend requests.
7. What does the woman propose to do together
A. Reporting to the police.
B. Stop using social media.
C. Organizing a workshop.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8. How often does Max take violin lessons
A. Once a week.
B. Twice a week.
C Three times a week.
9. How does the woman feel about learning to play the violin
A. It’s meaningless. B. It’s interesting. C. It’s difficult.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. What did the woman do for three hours at the library
A. She helped people borrow books.
B. She guided people to certain areas.
C. She welcomed people at the entrance.
11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Father and daughter. B. College classmates. C. Writer and reader.
12. What does the woman want the man to do
A. Make dinner. B. Call her mother. C. Share his stories.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. Why does the man regularly go to London
A. For family visits. B. For holidays. C. For business.
14. What did the woman do on her way to London
A. She attended an online meeting.
B. She reviewed her presentation.
C. She caught up on sleep.
15. Who is the woman probably
A. A reporter. B. A government official. C. An environmental expert.
16. What is the topic of the meeting
A. City planning. B. Waste reduction. C. Transport management.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. Why do people like smart speakers
A. They tell funny stories.
B. They play cheerful music.
C. They serve as a central controller.
18. What technology allows the device to understand you better over time
A. Advanced voice recognition.
B. Sensible facial recognition.
C. A large built - in screen.
19. What is a key feature developers focus on
A. Developing long - life batteries.
B. Offering multiple color choices.
C. Hearing clearly in noisy environments.
20. What is the biggest development challenge
A. Ensuring user privacy and security.
B. Producing high quality sound.
C. Reducing the production cost.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Parking at Yale is limited.
Any parking permit issued by Yale University must be displayed. If you drive another vehicle without a permit, it is your duty to inform the Parking Department.
All cars parked on University property must be registered, insured, and operable.
Members of the Yale community who drive to work and do not participate in the Yale parking program are strongly discouraged from parking on residential streets in neighborhoods around Yale’s campus. Yale supports New Haven’s residential parking zones which help ensure adequate parking for New Haven residents. Official punishments such as tickets, towing, and booting (锁车轮) of vehicles may result from breaking the parking rules. Please contact the Yale Parking Office for assistance with your parking needs.
Alternatives to Parking on Campus
Call or email CTrides to determine if there’s a more cost-effective and sustainable way for you to get to campus.
If you decide not to park on campus, or want to stop using your parking permit to use public transportation instead, you’ll receive:
* Savings on the cost of your monthly bus pass through pre-tax payroll deduction (减免).
* A Guaranteed Ride Home for carpoolers (搭车人) in case of emergencies.
* Three free parking stays per month.
* Six months to get back your current parking space if you don’t wish to use public transportation.
As always, you can count on the free Yale campus bus to get around during the day, and use a car anytime if you become a Zipcar Member.
1. What is a must when you park your car on the Yale campus
A. A privately-owned parking space. B. Yale staff sitting beside the driver.
C. A Yale issued special driving license. D. Registration and insurance for the car.
2. What happens if you break the parking rules at Yale
A. You lose your job at Yale.
B. You get a friendly reminder.
C. Your car might get a ticket or be towed.
D. You have to talk to the Parking Department.
3. What is one benefit of taking the bus instead of parking at Yale
A. Free gas for your car once a month.
B. A brand-new bicycle for transportation.
C. A cheaper bus pass paid with pre-tax money.
D. A free personal parking space reserved for you.
B
On a quiet August afternoon, the past gently knocked on the door of the Ottawa, Illinois post office. The messenger was an old postcard, marked 8 p.m., June 17, 1953, from the United Nations Headquarters in New York. It had sat in a dusty corner of the vast UN mail room for 72 years and had been totally forgotten before being accidentally rediscovered and finally sent on its way.
Addressed in fading ink to “Rev. F.E. Ball and family,” it arrived at a house long empty of that name. Yet for Postmaster Mark Thompson, the precious artifact was more than lost mail; it was a piece of a life, and he felt a responsibility to see the story delivered.
The mystery of the delayed message and its mysterious sender, “Alan”, soon caught the attention of the town. The search was taken up by Terry Carbone, a retired genealogist (系谱学家), and soon the LaSalle County Genealogy Guild, a historical group of the town, joined the search. Acting as detectives of time, they searched carefully through old files and records, patiently weaving together clues from a disappeared world. Their work revealed a clear figure: the sender was Dr. Alan Ball, now 88, retired and living over 1,700 miles away in Sandpoint, Idaho.
When a journalist called to explain the postcard’s journey, Alan laughed with surprised delight at the strange poetry of time. Soon after, a postal worker in Sandpoint placed the relic in his hands. “Sorry it’s so late,” she smiled.
The brief message, penned by a teenager on a stopover (中途停留) in New York on his way to Puerto Rico, had finally come home. It read “We are now in the UN building — extremely modern throughout.” A young Alan, who had saved for the trip by doing all kinds of part-time jobs, had mailed it to let his parents know he had arrived that far. He never knew it had disappeared, but thanks to the efforts of strangers who believed some stories are worth finishing, the loop was closed across the miles and years.
4. What does the underlined word “artifact” probably mean in the text
A. A religious symbol. B. A scientific discovery.
C. A valuable piece of art. D. A historically important object.
5. How was the mystery of “Alan” solved
A. By a postal worker who tracked the return address on the postcard.
B. By a journalist who interviewed townspeople about their memories.
C. Through the devoted research of a genealogist and a historical group.
D. Through the efforts of Alan Ball himself by calling the UN mail room.
6. Why was the trip to Puerto Rico significant to Alan
A. It was his first trip abroad ever.
B. He had never been to the UN building.
C. It was a gift before he became an adult.
D. He had worked and saved for it for a long time.
7. Which statement best expresses the theme of the story
A. Any lost mail will always find their way home eventually.
B. Curiosity and devotion can reconnect the past and present.
C. Technological progress has made communication much easier.
D. Genealogy is the only reliable way to solve historical mysteries.
C
Taylor Swift’s voice has changed in more ways than one. According to a new study, her accent has changed as she moved from state to state and switched music styles, showing how adaptable our speech can be.
Researchers from the University of Minnesota studied hundreds of interviews Swift gave between 2008 and 2019. They focused on three important times in her life: her country music years in Nashville, a transition period, and her pop star years in New York City.
The study found clear proof that her accent adapted to where she was living. While in Nashville, Swift began speaking with hints of a Southern accent. For example, she pronounced words like “ride” in a way that sounded more like “rod”. This is a common feature in Southern dialects. When she moved away from Tennessee, this way of speaking faded.
Another change was the pitch (音高) of her speaking voice. During her time in New York, her voice became significantly deeper. The researchers suggest this might have been a conscious choice to sound more confident and authoritative, as she began speaking out strongly on social issues. However, they also note that voices can naturally get a little lower as people age from their teens into their thirties.
This study shows that our accents are more flexible than we might think. They can change based on our community, career, and even the image we want to project. For a global superstar like Taylor Swift, her voice is a tool that has evolved with her career. Fans have even guessed that this is why she waited to re - record her first album — she’d have to bring back a country accent that wasn’t her natural way of speaking. The research highlights that how we talk is often a reflection of where we are in life, both physically and socially.
8. How was the study carried out
A. By surveying her fans worldwide.
B. By personally interviewing her.
C. By analyzing the lines in her songs.
D. By examining her public interviews.
9. What was found about Swift’s speech in Nashville
A. Her voice pitch became higher. B. She spoke much faster than before.
C. It showed Southern accent features. D. It was different from Southern dialects.
10. Which of the following factors is mentioned for the change of accents
A. Physical health. B. Public image. C. Private habits. D. Personal wealth.
11. What is the main idea of the text
A. Taylor Swift is a special case in accent change.
B. Singers change accents more easily than others.
C. Moving frequently is the main cause for accent change.
D. Accents can change based on social and professional needs.
D
Why do you vividly remember your first day of school or a scary movie, but forget what you had for lunch last Tuesday A new study suggests the answer involves surprising cells in your brain called astrocytes.
Previously, scientists thought these star-shaped cells just provided support to neurons (神经元), the brain’s main nerve cells that create memories. However, research published in Nature shows astrocytes play a much more active role. They help lock in emotional memories for the long term and could be a new target for treating memory disorders like PTSD and Alzheimer’s disease.
To test this, researchers studied mice learning to fear a specific cage where they received a mild, unpleasant shock. They tracked a gene called Fos, which acts as a marker of cell activity when a memory is formed.
The surprise came when the mice returned to the cage days later. While recalling the fearful memory, their astrocytes became highly active in brain regions like the amygdala, the emotion center. This activity was much stronger during the memory recall than during the initial scary event.
The researchers found that after an emotional experience, astrocytes produce special “receptors” on their surface. These receptors act like tags, marking the cells as part of an important memory network. This process takes hours or days, which is exactly how long it takes for a memory to become stable (稳定的).
“This is revolutionary for neuroscience,” said Maite Solas Zubiaurre, a neuroscientist at the University of Navarra in Spain, who was not involved in the study. The long-standing belief was that only neurons stored memories. This discovery “will bring about new methods of treating some memory problems”, potentially by targeting astrocytes to improve memory in health and disease.
12. What’s the main function of astrocytes according to the study
A. Stirring up fears. B. Creating emotions. C. Stabilizing memory. D. Building connection.
13. Why did researchers track the Fos gene
A. It controls how long memories last.
B. It directly stores emotional memories.
C. It produces proteins for brain neurons.
D. It marks active cells during memory formation.
14. What is the key significance of this study on astrocytes
A. It proves that emotional memories can be completely erased.
B. It shows that neurons are not involved in memory formation.
C. It reveals a new approach for developing memory-related treatments.
D. It demonstrates that astrocytes can create memories without neurons.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. Memory Role of Astrocytes Rewrites Neuroscience
B. Brain’s “Helper” Cells Are Key to Strong Memories
C. Astrocytes Can Create Artificial Memories in Laboratory
D. New Target for PTSD Treatment Is Discovered in Brain Cells
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Daylight saving time (美国夏令时) ends on November 2, giving you an extra hour of sleep — but changing your body clock can still mess with your sleep for days. ____16____. Luckily, these 4 simple day and night habits will help you adjust fast!
Get morning sunlight
Start your day with sunlight. Open your blinds or go outside for 20 minutes in the morning. Sunlight is like a reset button for your body’s 24-hour clock. It stops your brain from making melatonin (褪黑素), so you feel awake and ready for the day. ____17____.
Skip afternoon coffee
____18____. Even if you think it doesn’t affect you, its effects last 5-7 hours. A 4 p.m. latte means half the caffeine is still in your body at bedtime — making it harder to get deep sleep. Stick to caffeine only in the morning!
____19____
Working out helps you sleep better by reducing stress and tiring your body. Even small amounts of activity work — one study found older adults who exercised more slept an hour extra each night. Eating well (like fruits, veggies, and whole grains) also cuts stress and boosts sleep!
Keep your bedroom screen-free
Phones, iPads, and TVs give off light that stops melatonin production. ____20____. Research shows reading on an iPad blocks more melatonin than a real book. Make your bedroom a calm, dark place just for sleep.
A. Exercise regularly
B. Eat enough vegetables
C. Caffeine blocks the “sleepy chemical” in your brain
D. Replace screens with a paper book or magazine before bed
E. Studies show morning light helps you fall asleep faster at night
F. Caffeine from tea is milder than coffee, so an afternoon cup of tea won’t impact sleep
G. Poor sleep can make you more anxious, sad, gain weight, or even hurt your memory long-term
三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In a small Ghanaian neighborhood where evenings were lit by kerosene lamps, I grew up in a home without running water or electricity. Each afternoon, I sat by the ____21____ roadside, watching travelers at a nearby hotel. Their lives seemed a ____22____ away from my reality.
One evening, an American girl named Talia crossed the road. We discovered we ____23____ the same birthday — November 19th, which created an immediate ____24____. A friendship ____25____from this coincidence (巧合). Her daily ____26____ brought cookies, video games, and wonderful conversations. Most significantly, she became the first person to show me the ocean, and its vastness filled me with awe and ____27____ my world.
When Talia returned to America, we promised to ____28____. Her faithful letters became a lifeline, connecting us across the ____29____. Through this correspondence (通信), her family learned about my life and invited me to visit. This journey opened my new ____30____, introducing me to amusement parks, baseball, and extraordinary ____31____. Their support continued through my university education in engineering.
Their belief ____32____ a life that was headed for poverty and ignorance. I worked hard, and then started my own company. Years later, I was invited to ____33____ scholars at a MIT conference as one of their top innovators under 35. The ____34____ friendship that began by a dusty road had ____35____ a life transformed. All this was because a girl who was born on the same day as me crossed the road.
After the conference, I revisited Talia and her family. Only this time, I paid for my own journey.
21. A. dusty B. broken C. crowded D. smelly
22. A. mile B. step C. world D. heartbeat
23. A. created B. shared C. celebrated D. remembered
24. A. response B. result C. bond D. effect
25. A. differed B. blossomed C. benefited D. escaped
26. A. routines B. tasks C. walks D. visits
27. A. expanded B. shook C. brightened D. colored
28. A. stay B. help C. write D. return
29. A. distance B. road C. country D. field
30. A. regrets B. miracles C. hopes D. horizons
31. A. kindness B. impact C. joy D. gratitude
32. A. turned around B. turned over C. turned in D. turned up
33. A. treat B. address C. entertain D. invest
34. A. close B. precious C. chance D. unbreakable
35. A. crashed into B. melted into C. disappeared into D. unfolded into
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese food has become a fundamental part of American culture. This journey began in the mid-1800s ____36____ Chinese immigrants arrived in the United States. At the time, America lacked a strong national food identity, ____37____ China, which had a rich culinary (烹饪的) history. Chinese immigrants brought their cooking skills and traditions with them.
In the 20th century, a dish called Chop Suey became ____38____ (huge) popular. Meaning “odds and ends”, it was a stir-fry of meat, eggs, and vegetables, ____39____ (serve) with rice. This dish is a classic example of Chinese-American fusion (融合), created ____40____ (suit) local tastes. Cheap and ____41____ (taste), these restaurants became ____42____ (favorite) in cities. Despite their popularity, the number of Chinese restaurants was limited.
____43____ major turning point was a change in U.S. immigration laws, which brought chefs from different regions, introducing Americans to diverse styles like Sichuan and Hunan cuisine.
The result is a lasting culinary legacy. Today, there are over 45,000 Chinese restaurants in the U.S., a number that ____44____ (be) more than all the major American fast-food chains combined. As one commentator noted, there’s “nothing so all-American as Chinese food”, _____45_____ (prove) it is now a staple (主要食物) of the national diet.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分 40 分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，准备在明天的英语课上作一分钟演讲，主题为“AI 改变英语学习方式”。请你写一篇英语演讲稿，内容包括：
1.你的经历;
2.你的感受。
注意：
1.写作词数应为 80 左右;
2.开头已给出
Good morning, everyone!_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The distance between my grandson Leo and me had grown slowly but surely since he started high school. His world was now full of new friends, sports games, and the bright screen of his phone, which he looked at all the time. I felt like a background character in his life, a person he saw every day but only gave a quick nod to before rushing off.
The space between us grew wider one Tuesday afternoon. He had his friends over, and their loud laughter and talking filled the living room. Hoping to feel close to him again, I brought in a plate of his favorite cookies, still warm and soft. Seeing him so relaxed on the couch, I was hit by a strong memory of when he was small. I reached out and affectionately ran my fingers through his carefully styled hair. “Who’s my favorite boy ” I asked, my voice soft.
The room went quiet at once. Leo moved back quickly, as if my touch was hot, his face turning a deep red. He pushed my hand away. “Grandma, stop it! It’s so embarrassing!” he whispered, his voice tight and angry. A few laughs from his friends made my own face feel hot with shame. I said I was sorry quietly and walked out. The sound of their happy talking started again, and it made me feel like I was a joke to them.
A week later, on my birthday, I thought it would be a very quiet day. But I heard banging and mumbling from the kitchen. The scene there was a beautiful mess. Leo stood in the middle of it, with flour (面粉) dust on his clothes and a tired look on his face. He was staring sadly at a cake that was black on top and had sunk in the middle. He’d tried to make a birthday cake for me, but something had gone very wrong. “I followed the exact steps,” he mumbled, his eyes looking wet, as he pointed to a recipe on his messy phone.
注意：
1.续写词数应为 150 左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Seeing his despair, I decided to help.
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As we put the finished cake on the table, he finally spoke.
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答案版
浙江强基联盟 2025 年 12 月高二联考英语 试题
考生注意：
1. 本试卷满分 150 分，考试时间 120 分钟。
2. 考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;非选择题请用直径 0.5 毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
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。每段对话读两遍。
1. Why does Mike want to learn Kung Fu
A. To look stronger.
B. To protect himself.
C. To impress the girl.
2. Where will the man be on March 27th
A. In Japan. B. In Australia. C. In China.
3. Which subject has the girl improved
A. Physics. B. Maths. C. Geography.
4. How does the man sound
A. Excited. B. Indifferent. C. Surprised.
5. When will the two speakers meet
A. At 6:30 p.m.
B. At 6:50 p.m.
C. At 7:00 p.m.
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. How does the man keep his phone safe
A. Avoiding public Wi - Fi.
B. Using password managers.
C. Ignoring friend requests.
7. What does the woman propose to do together
A. Reporting to the police.
B. Stop using social media.
C. Organizing a workshop.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8. How often does Max take violin lessons
A. Once a week.
B. Twice a week.
C Three times a week.
9. How does the woman feel about learning to play the violin
A. It’s meaningless. B. It’s interesting. C. It’s difficult.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. What did the woman do for three hours at the library
A. She helped people borrow books.
B. She guided people to certain areas.
C. She welcomed people at the entrance.
11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Father and daughter. B. College classmates. C. Writer and reader.
12. What does the woman want the man to do
A. Make dinner. B. Call her mother. C. Share his stories.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. Why does the man regularly go to London
A. For family visits. B. For holidays. C. For business.
14. What did the woman do on her way to London
A. She attended an online meeting.
B. She reviewed her presentation.
C. She caught up on sleep.
15. Who is the woman probably
A. A reporter. B. A government official. C. An environmental expert.
16. What is the topic of the meeting
A. City planning. B. Waste reduction. C. Transport management.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. Why do people like smart speakers
A. They tell funny stories.
B. They play cheerful music.
C. They serve as a central controller.
18. What technology allows the device to understand you better over time
A. Advanced voice recognition.
B. Sensible facial recognition.
C. A large built - in screen.
19. What is a key feature developers focus on
A. Developing long - life batteries.
B. Offering multiple color choices.
C. Hearing clearly in noisy environments.
20. What is the biggest development challenge
A. Ensuring user privacy and security.
B. Producing high quality sound.
C. Reducing the production cost.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Parking at Yale is limited.
Any parking permit issued by Yale University must be displayed. If you drive another vehicle without a permit, it is your duty to inform the Parking Department.
All cars parked on University property must be registered, insured, and operable.
Members of the Yale community who drive to work and do not participate in the Yale parking program are strongly discouraged from parking on residential streets in neighborhoods around Yale’s campus. Yale supports New Haven’s residential parking zones which help ensure adequate parking for New Haven residents. Official punishments such as tickets, towing, and booting (锁车轮) of vehicles may result from breaking the parking rules. Please contact the Yale Parking Office for assistance with your parking needs.
Alternatives to Parking on Campus
Call or email CTrides to determine if there’s a more cost-effective and sustainable way for you to get to campus.
If you decide not to park on campus, or want to stop using your parking permit to use public transportation instead, you’ll receive:
* Savings on the cost of your monthly bus pass through pre-tax payroll deduction (减免).
* A Guaranteed Ride Home for carpoolers (搭车人) in case of emergencies.
* Three free parking stays per month.
* Six months to get back your current parking space if you don’t wish to use public transportation.
As always, you can count on the free Yale campus bus to get around during the day, and use a car anytime if you become a Zipcar Member.
1. What is a must when you park your car on the Yale campus
A. A privately-owned parking space. B. Yale staff sitting beside the driver.
C. A Yale issued special driving license. D. Registration and insurance for the car.
2. What happens if you break the parking rules at Yale
A. You lose your job at Yale.
B. You get a friendly reminder.
C. Your car might get a ticket or be towed.
D. You have to talk to the Parking Department.
3. What is one benefit of taking the bus instead of parking at Yale
A. Free gas for your car once a month.
B. A brand-new bicycle for transportation.
C. A cheaper bus pass paid with pre-tax money.
D. A free personal parking space reserved for you.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. C
B
On a quiet August afternoon, the past gently knocked on the door of the Ottawa, Illinois post office. The messenger was an old postcard, marked 8 p.m., June 17, 1953, from the United Nations Headquarters in New York. It had sat in a dusty corner of the vast UN mail room for 72 years and had been totally forgotten before being accidentally rediscovered and finally sent on its way.
Addressed in fading ink to “Rev. F.E. Ball and family,” it arrived at a house long empty of that name. Yet for Postmaster Mark Thompson, the precious artifact was more than lost mail; it was a piece of a life, and he felt a responsibility to see the story delivered.
The mystery of the delayed message and its mysterious sender, “Alan”, soon caught the attention of the town. The search was taken up by Terry Carbone, a retired genealogist (系谱学家), and soon the LaSalle County Genealogy Guild, a historical group of the town, joined the search. Acting as detectives of time, they searched carefully through old files and records, patiently weaving together clues from a disappeared world. Their work revealed a clear figure: the sender was Dr. Alan Ball, now 88, retired and living over 1,700 miles away in Sandpoint, Idaho.
When a journalist called to explain the postcard’s journey, Alan laughed with surprised delight at the strange poetry of time. Soon after, a postal worker in Sandpoint placed the relic in his hands. “Sorry it’s so late,” she smiled.
The brief message, penned by a teenager on a stopover (中途停留) in New York on his way to Puerto Rico, had finally come home. It read “We are now in the UN building — extremely modern throughout.” A young Alan, who had saved for the trip by doing all kinds of part-time jobs, had mailed it to let his parents know he had arrived that far. He never knew it had disappeared, but thanks to the efforts of strangers who believed some stories are worth finishing, the loop was closed across the miles and years.
4. What does the underlined word “artifact” probably mean in the text
A. A religious symbol. B. A scientific discovery.
C. A valuable piece of art. D. A historically important object.
5. How was the mystery of “Alan” solved
A. By a postal worker who tracked the return address on the postcard.
B. By a journalist who interviewed townspeople about their memories.
C. Through the devoted research of a genealogist and a historical group.
D. Through the efforts of Alan Ball himself by calling the UN mail room.
6. Why was the trip to Puerto Rico significant to Alan
A. It was his first trip abroad ever.
B. He had never been to the UN building.
C. It was a gift before he became an adult.
D. He had worked and saved for it for a long time.
7. Which statement best expresses the theme of the story
A. Any lost mail will always find their way home eventually.
B. Curiosity and devotion can reconnect the past and present.
C. Technological progress has made communication much easier.
D. Genealogy is the only reliable way to solve historical mysteries.
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. D 7. B
C
Taylor Swift’s voice has changed in more ways than one. According to a new study, her accent has changed as she moved from state to state and switched music styles, showing how adaptable our speech can be.
Researchers from the University of Minnesota studied hundreds of interviews Swift gave between 2008 and 2019. They focused on three important times in her life: her country music years in Nashville, a transition period, and her pop star years in New York City.
The study found clear proof that her accent adapted to where she was living. While in Nashville, Swift began speaking with hints of a Southern accent. For example, she pronounced words like “ride” in a way that sounded more like “rod”. This is a common feature in Southern dialects. When she moved away from Tennessee, this way of speaking faded.
Another change was the pitch (音高) of her speaking voice. During her time in New York, her voice became significantly deeper. The researchers suggest this might have been a conscious choice to sound more confident and authoritative, as she began speaking out strongly on social issues. However, they also note that voices can naturally get a little lower as people age from their teens into their thirties.
This study shows that our accents are more flexible than we might think. They can change based on our community, career, and even the image we want to project. For a global superstar like Taylor Swift, her voice is a tool that has evolved with her career. Fans have even guessed that this is why she waited to re - record her first album — she’d have to bring back a country accent that wasn’t her natural way of speaking. The research highlights that how we talk is often a reflection of where we are in life, both physically and socially.
8. How was the study carried out
A. By surveying her fans worldwide.
B. By personally interviewing her.
C. By analyzing the lines in her songs.
D. By examining her public interviews.
9. What was found about Swift’s speech in Nashville
A. Her voice pitch became higher. B. She spoke much faster than before.
C. It showed Southern accent features. D. It was different from Southern dialects.
10. Which of the following factors is mentioned for the change of accents
A. Physical health. B. Public image. C. Private habits. D. Personal wealth.
11. What is the main idea of the text
A. Taylor Swift is a special case in accent change.
B. Singers change accents more easily than others.
C. Moving frequently is the main cause for accent change.
D. Accents can change based on social and professional needs.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. D
D
Why do you vividly remember your first day of school or a scary movie, but forget what you had for lunch last Tuesday A new study suggests the answer involves surprising cells in your brain called astrocytes.
Previously, scientists thought these star-shaped cells just provided support to neurons (神经元), the brain’s main nerve cells that create memories. However, research published in Nature shows astrocytes play a much more active role. They help lock in emotional memories for the long term and could be a new target for treating memory disorders like PTSD and Alzheimer’s disease.
To test this, researchers studied mice learning to fear a specific cage where they received a mild, unpleasant shock. They tracked a gene called Fos, which acts as a marker of cell activity when a memory is formed.
The surprise came when the mice returned to the cage days later. While recalling the fearful memory, their astrocytes became highly active in brain regions like the amygdala, the emotion center. This activity was much stronger during the memory recall than during the initial scary event.
The researchers found that after an emotional experience, astrocytes produce special “receptors” on their surface. These receptors act like tags, marking the cells as part of an important memory network. This process takes hours or days, which is exactly how long it takes for a memory to become stable (稳定的).
“This is revolutionary for neuroscience,” said Maite Solas Zubiaurre, a neuroscientist at the University of Navarra in Spain, who was not involved in the study. The long-standing belief was that only neurons stored memories. This discovery “will bring about new methods of treating some memory problems”, potentially by targeting astrocytes to improve memory in health and disease.
12. What’s the main function of astrocytes according to the study
A. Stirring up fears. B. Creating emotions. C. Stabilizing memory. D. Building connection.
13. Why did researchers track the Fos gene
A. It controls how long memories last.
B. It directly stores emotional memories.
C. It produces proteins for brain neurons.
D. It marks active cells during memory formation.
14. What is the key significance of this study on astrocytes
A. It proves that emotional memories can be completely erased.
B. It shows that neurons are not involved in memory formation.
C. It reveals a new approach for developing memory-related treatments.
D. It demonstrates that astrocytes can create memories without neurons.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. Memory Role of Astrocytes Rewrites Neuroscience
B. Brain’s “Helper” Cells Are Key to Strong Memories
C. Astrocytes Can Create Artificial Memories in Laboratory
D. New Target for PTSD Treatment Is Discovered in Brain Cells
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. C 15. B
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Daylight saving time (美国夏令时) ends on November 2, giving you an extra hour of sleep — but changing your body clock can still mess with your sleep for days. ____16____. Luckily, these 4 simple day and night habits will help you adjust fast!
Get morning sunlight
Start your day with sunlight. Open your blinds or go outside for 20 minutes in the morning. Sunlight is like a reset button for your body’s 24-hour clock. It stops your brain from making melatonin (褪黑素), so you feel awake and ready for the day. ____17____.
Skip afternoon coffee
____18____. Even if you think it doesn’t affect you, its effects last 5-7 hours. A 4 p.m. latte means half the caffeine is still in your body at bedtime — making it harder to get deep sleep. Stick to caffeine only in the morning!
____19____
Working out helps you sleep better by reducing stress and tiring your body. Even small amounts of activity work — one study found older adults who exercised more slept an hour extra each night. Eating well (like fruits, veggies, and whole grains) also cuts stress and boosts sleep!
Keep your bedroom screen-free
Phones, iPads, and TVs give off light that stops melatonin production. ____20____. Research shows reading on an iPad blocks more melatonin than a real book. Make your bedroom a calm, dark place just for sleep.
A. Exercise regularly
B. Eat enough vegetables
C. Caffeine blocks the “sleepy chemical” in your brain
D. Replace screens with a paper book or magazine before bed
E. Studies show morning light helps you fall asleep faster at night
F. Caffeine from tea is milder than coffee, so an afternoon cup of tea won’t impact sleep
G. Poor sleep can make you more anxious, sad, gain weight, or even hurt your memory long-term
【答案】16. G 17. E 18. C 19. A 20. D
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In a small Ghanaian neighborhood where evenings were lit by kerosene lamps, I grew up in a home without running water or electricity. Each afternoon, I sat by the ____21____ roadside, watching travelers at a nearby hotel. Their lives seemed a ____22____ away from my reality.
One evening, an American girl named Talia crossed the road. We discovered we ____23____ the same birthday — November 19th, which created an immediate ____24____. A friendship ____25____from this coincidence (巧合). Her daily ____26____ brought cookies, video games, and wonderful conversations. Most significantly, she became the first person to show me the ocean, and its vastness filled me with awe and ____27____ my world.
When Talia returned to America, we promised to ____28____. Her faithful letters became a lifeline, connecting us across the ____29____. Through this correspondence (通信), her family learned about my life and invited me to visit. This journey opened my new ____30____, introducing me to amusement parks, baseball, and extraordinary ____31____. Their support continued through my university education in engineering.
Their belief ____32____ a life that was headed for poverty and ignorance. I worked hard, and then started my own company. Years later, I was invited to ____33____ scholars at a MIT conference as one of their top innovators under 35. The ____34____ friendship that began by a dusty road had ____35____ a life transformed. All this was because a girl who was born on the same day as me crossed the road.
After the conference, I revisited Talia and her family. Only this time, I paid for my own journey.
21. A. dusty B. broken C. crowded D. smelly
22. A. mile B. step C. world D. heartbeat
23. A. created B. shared C. celebrated D. remembered
24. A. response B. result C. bond D. effect
25. A. differed B. blossomed C. benefited D. escaped
26. A. routines B. tasks C. walks D. visits
27. A. expanded B. shook C. brightened D. colored
28. A. stay B. help C. write D. return
29. A. distance B. road C. country D. field
30. A. regrets B. miracles C. hopes D. horizons
31. A. kindness B. impact C. joy D. gratitude
32. A. turned around B. turned over C. turned in D. turned up
33. A. treat B. address C. entertain D. invest
34. A. close B. precious C. chance D. unbreakable
35. A. crashed into B. melted into C. disappeared into D. unfolded into
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. A 30. D 31. A 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. D
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese food has become a fundamental part of American culture. This journey began in the mid-1800s ____36____ Chinese immigrants arrived in the United States. At the time, America lacked a strong national food identity, ____37____ China, which had a rich culinary (烹饪的) history. Chinese immigrants brought their cooking skills and traditions with them.
In the 20th century, a dish called Chop Suey became ____38____ (huge) popular. Meaning “odds and ends”, it was a stir-fry of meat, eggs, and vegetables, ____39____ (serve) with rice. This dish is a classic example of Chinese-American fusion (融合), created ____40____ (suit) local tastes. Cheap and ____41____ (taste), these restaurants became ____42____ (favorite) in cities. Despite their popularity, the number of Chinese restaurants was limited.
____43____ major turning point was a change in U.S. immigration laws, which brought chefs from different regions, introducing Americans to diverse styles like Sichuan and Hunan cuisine.
The result is a lasting culinary legacy. Today, there are over 45,000 Chinese restaurants in the U.S., a number that ____44____ (be) more than all the major American fast-food chains combined. As one commentator noted, there’s “nothing so all-American as Chinese food”, _____45_____ (prove) it is now a staple (主要食物) of the national diet.
【答案】36. when
37. unlike 38. hugely
39. served 40. to suit
41. tasty 42. favourites##favorites
43. A 44. is
45. proving
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分 40 分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，准备在明天的英语课上作一分钟演讲，主题为“AI 改变英语学习方式”。请你写一篇英语演讲稿，内容包括：
1.你的经历;
2.你的感受。
注意：
1.写作词数应为 80 左右;
2.开头已给出
Good morning, everyone!_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Two possible versions:
Good morning, everyone!
AI has truly changed the way I learn English. Before, I often struggled with English learning, especially writing and speaking. But now, with AI tools, I can improve quickly. For example, I use apps to check my grammar and get instant feedback on my speaking. It’s like having a personal tutor anytime!
These changes make me feel confident and motivated. Learning is no longer stressful but fun and efficient. AI is not just a tool; it’s a helpful friend on my learning journey.
Thank you for listening!
范文2
Good morning, everyone!
Two years ago, I met an invisible tutor — AI. Whenever I feed it a confusing sentence, AI explains grammar, offers vivid expressions and even corrects my pronunciation. My writing scores have jumped from 7 to 12. Beyond marks, AI gives me confidence. I no longer stare at a blank page in fear; I start a dialogue with curiosity. Sure, relying too much on it may dull my thinking, but using it wisely makes learning faster and happier. AI is not a rival; it’s a new friend walking with me toward clearer, braver English. That’s what happened to me, and I believe the best is yet to come.
Thank you!
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The distance between my grandson Leo and me had grown slowly but surely since he started high school. His world was now full of new friends, sports games, and the bright screen of his phone, which he looked at all the time. I felt like a background character in his life, a person he saw every day but only gave a quick nod to before rushing off.
The space between us grew wider one Tuesday afternoon. He had his friends over, and their loud laughter and talking filled the living room. Hoping to feel close to him again, I brought in a plate of his favorite cookies, still warm and soft. Seeing him so relaxed on the couch, I was hit by a strong memory of when he was small. I reached out and affectionately ran my fingers through his carefully styled hair. “Who’s my favorite boy ” I asked, my voice soft.
The room went quiet at once. Leo moved back quickly, as if my touch was hot, his face turning a deep red. He pushed my hand away. “Grandma, stop it! It’s so embarrassing!” he whispered, his voice tight and angry. A few laughs from his friends made my own face feel hot with shame. I said I was sorry quietly and walked out. The sound of their happy talking started again, and it made me feel like I was a joke to them.
A week later, on my birthday, I thought it would be a very quiet day. But I heard banging and mumbling from the kitchen. The scene there was a beautiful mess. Leo stood in the middle of it, with flour (面粉) dust on his clothes and a tired look on his face. He was staring sadly at a cake that was black on top and had sunk in the middle. He’d tried to make a birthday cake for me, but something had gone very wrong. “I followed the exact steps,” he mumbled, his eyes looking wet, as he pointed to a recipe on his messy phone.
注意：
1.续写词数应为 150 左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Seeing his despair, I decided to help.
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As we put the finished cake on the table, he finally spoke.
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【答案】例文
Seeing his despair, I decided to help. “Let’s start over,” I said gently. I cleared the counter while he gathered fresh ingredients. We measured the right amount of flour and sugar, cracked eggs, and mixed in some soft butter and milk. I held the pan steady as he carefully scraped every bit of the mixture from the bowl. Together, we put the cake into the oven and waited. We didn’t speak, but we both understood this was more than just about a cake. We were building something new together.
As we put the finished cake on the table, he finally spoke. “Grandma, I’m really sorry about what I said. I felt horrible the second you left the room,” he said slowly, his voice thick. I put my arm around his shoulders. “I’m sorry too, Leo. I forgot that you’re not my little boy anymore. You’re becoming a fine young man, and I need to respect that.” He leaned into the hug, and the last of the bitterness from the previous week dissolved. The cake was saved, and more importantly, so were we.