芜湖市第一中学2025-2026学年高二上学期12月份教学质量诊断测试英语试卷（含答案，无听力原文及音频）
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芜湖一中2024级高二年级12月份教学质量诊断测试英语试卷
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。
1. Where does the conversation most likely take place
A. In a shop. B. In a bank. C. In a hospital.
2. How does the woman usually go shopping now
A. By bus. B. By car. C. On foot.
3. What happens to the woman
A. She loses the train ticket.
B. She mistakes the man.
C. The man takes her seat.
4. What did the woman spare much time for at night
A. Reviewing her lessons.
B. Taking academic tests.
C. Preparing her lectures.
5. How much is the toy bear if the woman buys it now
A. 20 dollars. B. 40 dollars C. 50 dollars.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Who will pay a visit to the ABC company
A. Tourists. B. Reporters. C. Customers.
7. Where will the woman meet the visitors
A. At a restaurant. B. At the office. C. At the factory.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How does the man probably feel now
A. Nervous. B. Excited. C. Upset.
9. What is the man probably going to do
A. Visit a guest. B. Perform a show. C. Receive an interview.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How long will it take the speakers to get to Adventure park by car
A. About 1.5 hours B. About 2 hours. C. About 2.5 hours.
11. What might the woman dislike to do
A. Go for a picnic. B. Pay a visit to zoos. C. Swim in a small pool.
12. Where do the speakers decide to go
A. Water world. B. Art Museum. C. Adventure park.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why is the woman worried
A. She fails in the chemistry test again.
B. She hasn’t bought the chemistry book.
C. She can’t find her way to a bookstore.
14 How many chapters of the chemistry book do the speakers need to read
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
15. What can we learn about the man
A. He doesn’t get that worried.
B. He is very weak in chemistry.
C. He doesn’t like Professor Jenkins.
16. What will the woman probably do next
A. Watch a TV program.
B. Go back to the bookstore.
C. Turn to Professor Jenkins.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What were inside the bag
A. A photo and some dollars.
B. A camera and some dollars.
C. A camera and some photos.
18. Whom did the speaker give the bag to
A. His uncle. B. A young girl. C. A policeman.
19. Why did the speaker consider the young woman’s face familiar
A. She had helped him accidentally.
B. They were long-separated friends.
C. He had seen her photo by chance.
20. When did the young woman lose her bag
A. On Sunday morning. B. On Sunday afternoon. C. On Sunday evening.
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
Climate change could have large impacts on food production across the world. Rising temperatures might boost crop production in cold regions but negatively impact production in warmer areas. Wheat and rice—which benefit from more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere—could see growing output, while corn and sorghum (高粱) could see a decline with warmer temperatures.
Farmers can adjust their practices to a warmer climate in four key ways:
Farmers can change WHAT they plant. This could be an entirely different type of crop: corn instead of wheat. Or a different variety of a specific crop. FOUR KEY WAYS Farmers can change WHERE crops are planted. If temperatures rise in fall, crop production can shift north or southwards towards more suitable temperatures.
Farmers can change HOW crops are managed. Giving crops the right amount of water, nutrition, and protection from insects and disease can help reduce some impacts of climate change. Farmers can change WHEN they plant. Farmers can plant earlier or later in the year, depending on when spring arrives. Adjusting planting dates requires no additional cost or work.
A recent study by experts modeled three adaptation methods—changing WHAT, changing WHEN and changing both of them. The chart below shows their impact on the output of corn, rice, sorghum, soybean (大豆) and wheat.
These three adaptation methods can already go some way to relieve climate pressures in some countries. But, of course, we don’t only care about crop production at the global level! If farmers in particular regions—especially those that are most food-insecure—cannot adapt to climate change, this is still a major problem. So there is more we can do in the future.
1. What should farmers change if they are short of money and labour
A. WHAT B. WHERE
C. HOW. D. WHEN.
2. Which crop may benefit most if farmers plant improved varieties
A. Sorghum B. Rice.
C. Corn. D. Wheat.
3. What should be done in the future
A. To help the farmers in need.
B. To adopt the most effective methods.
C. To focus on crop production.
D To move to areas with a crop-friendly climate.
B
One warm August afternoon, Jacob Bell was packing up after a successful fishing trip on Lake Waxahachie. As he prepared to return to shore, desperate screams echoed across the water. Without hesitation, Bell directed his boat toward the distressing sounds.
Approximately fifty yards offshore, he discovered a terrifying scene: a teenage girl was struggling in the deep water, desperately holding onto the foot of another girl who was completely submerged and unconscious. Acting quickly, Bell managed to pull the lifeless girl into his boat. Her face had turned blue, and she showed no signs of breathing. Fortunately, Bell had completed a CPR training course just months earlier for his truck driving job. Remembering his training, he immediately began chest compressions. After several tense moments, the girl finally coughed up water and began breathing again. She was later identified as 15-year-old Genesis Delgado and made a full recovery.
When media reports celebrated him as a hero, Bell felt uncomfortable. “I’m not a hero,” he insisted, “I simply did what anyone would have done.”
However, just six weeks later, Bell encountered another emergency. While driving for work, he noticed a crashed vehicle that had hit a telephone pole and caught fire. Bell immediately stopped, used a fire extinguisher to control the flames, and broke the car window. Inside, he found an unconscious elderly man still secured by his seatbelt. Bell cut the belt and pulled the man to safety, performing first aid until paramedics arrived. Both the driver and Bell required hospitalization for smoke inhalation but eventually recovered fully.
This time, when people called him a “two-time hero”, Bell didn't refuse the title. He realized he had an important message to share. “I've made serious mistakes in my life,” Bell explained honestly. “I struggled with addiction and served time in prison. But I never lost hope. Saving these people gave me a sense of purpose for the first time. It proves that everyone, regardless of their past, can find meaning in life if they keep believing in themselves.” He added thoughtfully, “They say I saved two lives, but in truth, I think I saved three — including my own.”
4. What did Bell do immediately after hearing the screams
A. He called the coast guard for help. B. He started performing CPR on the boat.
C. He finished packing his fishing equipment. D. He rushed towards the source of the sound.
5. How did Bell acquire the skills to save Genesis Delgado
A. Through a training course for his job. B. From his previous experience as a doctor.
C. By learning from online first-aid videos. D. Through his long-time fishing experience.
6. What was Bell’s initial reaction to being called a hero
A. He felt proud and accepted the title. B. He believed it was a normal act of help.
C. He thought the real hero should be celebrated. D. He decided to share his life story publicly.
7. Which of the following would be the best title for the text
A. The Courage to Act: Saving Lives in Crisis
B. The Regret of a Hero: Avoiding Mistakes in Life
C. The Value of Training: Performing CPR in Emergency
D. The Hope for Change: Finding Purpose through Rescue
C
A young mom stares out the window in an empty room, holding a baby. The striking image is meant to arouse sympathy for a charity campaign and to urge the viewer to ask: Who is this poor woman How can I help her
But there is a catch: The woman is not real.
Furniture Bank, a Toronto-based charity that collects used household items for people in need, switched to Al-generated images in its 2022 holiday campaign. The move raised a host of ethical (道德的) questions along with donations.
Executive director Dan Kershaw said that the lifelike scenes show the isolation of clients (客户的孤立无援) without objectifying (具体化) real people. Charities often use images of economically disadvantaged individuals to win public sympathy. Kershaw noted, “Without this strategy, they wouldn’t raise funds.” Studies suggest that images of negative emotions lead to larger donations than those with smiling faces. But there has been recent resistance to this long-existing practice. Critics argue that it can reinforce harmful stereotypes (刻板印象) and hurt its subjects.
In 2022, Kershaw took stories written by real clients, input them into the AI image generator Midjourney, and created 40 images. This allowed Furniture Bank to show some of the darkest moments in their clients’ lives without identifying them in any way.
Jon Dean, a sociology professor, said that AI is a step in the right direction in this case. It, however, doesn’t necessarily improve Furniture Bank’s images above traditional ones. While they’ve solved an ethical problem by not identifying individuals, Dean pointed out that these images still put the focus on individual suffering, rather than the root causes of that suffering.
Stowe Boyd, a researcher in tech evolution, noted that we are getting used to questioning every image we see online. While plagiarism (抄袭) has always existed, AI provides another way to“degrade the authenticity” in photography and writing. Whether authenticity matters is a more complicated question. But a news reporter quoting a fictional straw man in an article, or a charity pretending an Al image was real, would cross an ethical line, said Boyd.
8. What did Furniture Bank do in 2022
A. It hired a young mom to take more attractive photos.
B. It adopted an unconventional way to drive donations.
C. It bought a collection of useful household items for the poor.
D. It asked the clients to enter their stories into an AI image generator.
9. What is one of the problems of using individuals’ real photos in charity activities
A. It can trap donors in negative emotions. B. It is at a disadvantage in terms of quantity.
C. It can’t attract the attention of more groups. D. It harms the dignity of the people involved.
10. What is Jon Dean’s attitude towards the AI approach in charity
A. Supportive. B. Indifferent. C. Objective. D. Critical.
11. What does Stowe Boyd suggest in the last paragraph
A. Using AI with caution in charity activities.
B. Holding more talks on the use of AI in charity.
C. Applying AI to solve the problem of plagiarism.
D. Developing people’s ability to spot virtual pictures.
D
For decades, scientists have identified chronic low-level inflammation (炎症) — called “inflammaging” — as one of the primary drivers of age-related diseases. Think of it as your body’s immune system stuck in overdrive — constantly fighting battles that don’t exist, gradually wearing down organs and systems. But a new study challenges that idea and could reshape how we think about aging itself.
The research, published in Nature Aging, compared patterns of inflammation in four very different communities around the world. Two groups were from modern, industrialised societies — older adults living in Italy and Singapore. The other two were pristine communities who live more traditional lifestyles: the Tsimane people of the Bolivian Amazon and the Orang Asli in the forests of Malaysia.
The researchers analysed blood samples from more than 2,800 people, looking at a wide range of inflammatory molecules (分子), known as cytokines. Among the Italian and Singaporean participants, the researchers found a fairly consistent inflammaging pattern. As people aged, levels of inflammatory markers in the blood rose together. Higher levels were linked to a greater risk of chronic diseases including kidney disease and heart disease. But in the Tsimane and Orang Asli populations, the inflammaging pattern was absent. The same inflammatory molecules did not rise consistently with age, and they were not strongly linked to age-related diseases. In fact, among the Tsimane, who face high rates of microorganism infections, inflammation levels were often high. Yet this did not lead to the same rates of chronic diseases that are common in industrialised nations.
These results raise important questions. One possibility is that inflammaging, at least as measured through these blood signals, is not a universal biological feature of aging. Instead, it may arise in societies marked by high-calorie diets, low physical activity and reduced exposure to infections.
In other words, chronic inflammation linked to aging and disease might not simply result from an inevitable biological process, but rather from a mismatch between our ancient physiology and the modern environment. If these findings are confirmed, they could have some significant consequences.
12. How is inflammaging related to aging in the established scientific view
A. It attacks human organs. B. It causes the inactivity of organs.
C. It generates overactive immune response. D. It lowers the efficiency of immune system.
13. What does the word “pristine” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Unspoiled. B. Unwelcoming. C. Unsafe. D. Unlivable.
14. What has the study found about the Tsimane and Orang Asli people
A. They seldom develop chronic diseases.
B. Their blood lacks inflammatory markers.
C. They rarely get exposed to sources of infection.
D. Their inflammation levels are independent of aging.
15. What does the new study suggest
A. Inflammaging is a signal of aging.
B. Inflammaging is biologically unavoidable.
C. Repeated infections hold back inflammaging.
D. Modern lifestyle contributes to inflammaging.
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。
Everyone knows that early to bed and early to rise is good for your health. Having maintained adequate sleep, people can keep themselves refreshed and dynamic. ____16____ Here are some steps to take to become a morning person on a freezing day.
Seek out as much natural light as possible. ____17____ When you wake up, go outside for a relaxed walk around the block, or sit out back while you have a cup of coffee. To avoid being in a sleep state all along, you’d better rethink the black-out curtains you might use to make a very dark sleeping environment.
____18____ If you fly straight into getting up at your desired time every day, you’ll feel tired during the transition within a few weeks. For some people, those first few days of exhaustion from switching to a new schedule aren’t safe and hard to bear. In that case, gradually ease into the early-bird life. They are supposed to shift half an hour, wait a few days, shift another half an hour, wait a few days, and then shift another half an hour. ____19____
De-stress and relax in the evenings. A consistent bedtime isn’t as crucial as sticking to the same wake up time every day, but it’s still important to make sure you’re getting enough sleep. ____20____ So you’ll probably need to inch your bedtime forward as you transition to a new schedule. Start at least an hour before you hit the bed and cut back on stuff related to daily life.
With all these tips, you’re not dreading it if you think of getting up early on a chilly winter.
A. Cultivate the habit gradually.
B. That’s a little easier for people to tolerate.
C. The sun is the driver of our internal clock.
D. Get rid of the previous sleep patterns instantly.
E. Therefore, developing a healthy sleeping habit is of great significance.
F. Without sufficient hours of sleep, the mind and body can’t properly recharge.
G. However, it usually takes a lot of willpower to get out of bed early on a winter’s day.
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。
My car needed some mechanical work that I could not do myself. Since the garage I had been taking my car to had ____21____, my friend Dave gave me a recommendation: D’s Auto Repair.
I was pleasantly ____22____ to discover that the owner of D’s was a mechanic who had worked on my car several years earlier. Back then he was an employee at a gas station near my house. I knew that his work was ____23____.
I ____24____ the paperwork for the repair and ____25____ while D took a phone call from another customer. As I sat there, I looked around the small office to keep myself ____26____. A framed newspaper article caught my attention. The headline ____27____: “Local Dairy Farmer Kills Whole Herd.” The article was about the ____28____ of a fifth-generation dairy farmer during the polluted milk scare in Michigan several years earlier. The fifth-generation dairy farmer paid to have all of his cows ____29____. It was found that out of the entire herd. Only a few were infected. Because no one could guarantee that the other cows were totally ____30____, he had the herd killed and buried to make consumers feel assured (放心). The farmer’s insurance did not cover his loss because the state had not issued a (n) ____31____ for him to get rid of the herd. Asked why he did it, the farmer replied “Because it was the right thing to do.”
I asked D why he ____32____ the article on the wall. I thought he might be related to or somehow knew the farmer. He said that he had never met the man, but that the farmer was actually a(n) ____33____ to him and set a standard for integrity (正直), trust and honesty. He said that is how he ____34____ his Auto Repair business.
I was now doubly impressed by both the farmer and D. The next year, as my friend Dave did, on my ____35____, my son started a nine-month mechanics apprenticeship (学徒) at D’s Auto repair.
21. A. closed B. started C. expanded D. developed
22. A. content B. amused C. surprised D. shocked
23. A. memorable B. brilliant C. horrible D. interesting
24. A. filled out B. mounted up C. came about D. took out
25. A. started B. reflected C. worried D. waited
26. A. informed B. involved C. committed D. occupied
27. A. wrote B. read C. recorded D. showed
28. A. plans B. feelings C. actions D. criticisms
29. A. checked B. killed C. buried D. sold
30. A. satisfying B. beneficial C. dangerous D. safe
31. A. order B. warning C. ban D. solution
32. A. stored B. displayed C. collected D. appreciated
33. A. inspiration B. companion C. comfort D. memory
34. A. advertised B. predicted C. operated D. acquired
35. A. command B. analysis C. recommendation D. persuasion
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 poetry serves as a mirror reflecting the soul of a civilization. It is a comprehensive record shaping cultural identity and values over thousands of years, a process in ____36____ patient observation and subtle expression are required. As the Tang Dynasty reached its golden age, earlier poetic traditions had already laid an essential foundation for its flourishing (繁盛), just as those poets ____37____ (intend).
A true poem is never ____38____ (automatic) produced; Instead, it appears as a form of ____39____ (tailor) expression of individual perception, which not only describes a scene but also reveals the unique inner world of the poet. This creative process demands enormous ____40____ (patient), as poets must grasp instant emotions and then translate them into lasting forms. Classical poets could display their accusations ____41____ some social phenomena through vivid imagery and rhythmic structure, thus providing multiple ____42____ (dimension) to their work and inviting endless interpretation.
____43____ lasting power of this art form lies in its unique ability to connect specific moments with universal truths. This symbolic richness, ____44____ (spring) from the traditional Chinese culture, has allowed poetry to constantly renew its relevance across changing eras. Indeed, ____45____ (interpret) poets’ experiences, moder readers are expected to actively engage with these ancient verses (诗节), while also developing a personal connection to a cultural heritage passed down through generations.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校将举办校园艺术节。请你给你的英国朋友Peter写信，邀请他参加这次艺术节并请他表演一个节目。信的内容包括：
1.演出地点、时间；
2.节目内容。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可以增加适当细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
How is everything going
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Every time my family makes special plans, they end up getting canceled due to some incidents. Every time that happens, my parents would tell us to look on the bright side and make the best of a bad situation. However, I never managed to do that until this spring.
On a sunny morning last month, my aunt Jen invited us to the annual outdoor spring celebration at her farm. Since my family hadn’t done anything different for ages, the whole family was very excited and everyone pulled his own weight to make sure everything goes as planned. In order to add more fun to this exciting trip, my little sister Indi and my little brother Tex even joined me to make an extra-special treat — cupcakes.
The picnic was intended to go from twelve to three. After double checking the car, my parents loaded books, games, picnic blanket, and a whole big pack of food into the car. The moment of our departure finally arrived as the clock struck 11. However, everything went wrong the instant we bravely drove off. First, we had to stop and wait for Tex to find his shoes. Next, as we were driving down the road, we had to go back to the house because my mom forgot her wallet. Then, about halfway to Aunt Jen’s house, we had to drive far out of our way to find a place for Indi to use the bathroom. After that, my parents decided it’d be quicker to take this one little side country road as a shortcut. But the shortcut ended up turning into a long cut! We drove forever on a winding road with wildflower field spreading endlessly out on both sides and the deep green pine trees going on and on within our sight. Spotting hundreds of birds flying in the sky, I was seized by a growing sense of desperation for I entirely had no idea when we could hit our destination.
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。
Just then, our car started making a strange noise.
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At first, we kids weren’t excited about the idea.
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芜湖一中2024级高二年级12月份教学质量诊断测试英语试卷
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。
1. Where does the conversation most likely take place
A. In a shop. B. In a bank. C. In a hospital.
2. How does the woman usually go shopping now
A. By bus. B. By car. C. On foot.
3. What happens to the woman
A. She loses the train ticket.
B. She mistakes the man.
C. The man takes her seat.
4. What did the woman spare much time for at night
A. Reviewing her lessons.
B. Taking academic tests.
C. Preparing her lectures.
5. How much is the toy bear if the woman buys it now
A. 20 dollars. B. 40 dollars C. 50 dollars.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Who will pay a visit to the ABC company
A. Tourists. B. Reporters. C. Customers.
7. Where will the woman meet the visitors
A. At a restaurant. B. At the office. C. At the factory.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How does the man probably feel now
A. Nervous. B. Excited. C. Upset.
9. What is the man probably going to do
A. Visit a guest. B. Perform a show. C. Receive an interview.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How long will it take the speakers to get to Adventure park by car
A. About 1.5 hours B. About 2 hours. C. About 2.5 hours.
11. What might the woman dislike to do
A. Go for a picnic. B. Pay a visit to zoos. C. Swim in a small pool.
12. Where do the speakers decide to go
A. Water world. B. Art Museum. C. Adventure park.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why is the woman worried
A. She fails in the chemistry test again.
B. She hasn’t bought the chemistry book.
C. She can’t find her way to a bookstore.
14 How many chapters of the chemistry book do the speakers need to read
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
15. What can we learn about the man
A. He doesn’t get that worried.
B. He is very weak in chemistry.
C. He doesn’t like Professor Jenkins.
16. What will the woman probably do next
A. Watch a TV program.
B. Go back to the bookstore.
C. Turn to Professor Jenkins.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What were inside the bag
A. A photo and some dollars.
B. A camera and some dollars.
C. A camera and some photos.
18. Whom did the speaker give the bag to
A. His uncle. B. A young girl. C. A policeman.
19. Why did the speaker consider the young woman’s face familiar
A. She had helped him accidentally.
B. They were long-separated friends.
C. He had seen her photo by chance.
20. When did the young woman lose her bag
A. On Sunday morning. B. On Sunday afternoon. C. On Sunday evening.
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
Climate change could have large impacts on food production across the world. Rising temperatures might boost crop production in cold regions but negatively impact production in warmer areas. Wheat and rice—which benefit from more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere—could see growing output, while corn and sorghum (高粱) could see a decline with warmer temperatures.
Farmers can adjust their practices to a warmer climate in four key ways:
Farmers can change WHAT they plant. This could be an entirely different type of crop: corn instead of wheat. Or a different variety of a specific crop. FOUR KEY WAYS Farmers can change WHERE crops are planted. If temperatures rise in fall, crop production can shift north or southwards towards more suitable temperatures.
Farmers can change HOW crops are managed. Giving crops the right amount of water, nutrition, and protection from insects and disease can help reduce some impacts of climate change. Farmers can change WHEN they plant. Farmers can plant earlier or later in the year, depending on when spring arrives. Adjusting planting dates requires no additional cost or work.
A recent study by experts modeled three adaptation methods—changing WHAT, changing WHEN and changing both of them. The chart below shows their impact on the output of corn, rice, sorghum, soybean (大豆) and wheat.
These three adaptation methods can already go some way to relieve climate pressures in some countries. But, of course, we don’t only care about crop production at the global level! If farmers in particular regions—especially those that are most food-insecure—cannot adapt to climate change, this is still a major problem. So there is more we can do in the future.
1. What should farmers change if they are short of money and labour
A. WHAT B. WHERE
C. HOW. D. WHEN.
2. Which crop may benefit most if farmers plant improved varieties
A. Sorghum B. Rice.
C. Corn. D. Wheat.
3. What should be done in the future
A. To help the farmers in need.
B. To adopt the most effective methods.
C. To focus on crop production.
D To move to areas with a crop-friendly climate.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A
B
One warm August afternoon, Jacob Bell was packing up after a successful fishing trip on Lake Waxahachie. As he prepared to return to shore, desperate screams echoed across the water. Without hesitation, Bell directed his boat toward the distressing sounds.
Approximately fifty yards offshore, he discovered a terrifying scene: a teenage girl was struggling in the deep water, desperately holding onto the foot of another girl who was completely submerged and unconscious. Acting quickly, Bell managed to pull the lifeless girl into his boat. Her face had turned blue, and she showed no signs of breathing. Fortunately, Bell had completed a CPR training course just months earlier for his truck driving job. Remembering his training, he immediately began chest compressions. After several tense moments, the girl finally coughed up water and began breathing again. She was later identified as 15-year-old Genesis Delgado and made a full recovery.
When media reports celebrated him as a hero, Bell felt uncomfortable. “I’m not a hero,” he insisted, “I simply did what anyone would have done.”
However, just six weeks later, Bell encountered another emergency. While driving for work, he noticed a crashed vehicle that had hit a telephone pole and caught fire. Bell immediately stopped, used a fire extinguisher to control the flames, and broke the car window. Inside, he found an unconscious elderly man still secured by his seatbelt. Bell cut the belt and pulled the man to safety, performing first aid until paramedics arrived. Both the driver and Bell required hospitalization for smoke inhalation but eventually recovered fully.
This time, when people called him a “two-time hero”, Bell didn't refuse the title. He realized he had an important message to share. “I've made serious mistakes in my life,” Bell explained honestly. “I struggled with addiction and served time in prison. But I never lost hope. Saving these people gave me a sense of purpose for the first time. It proves that everyone, regardless of their past, can find meaning in life if they keep believing in themselves.” He added thoughtfully, “They say I saved two lives, but in truth, I think I saved three — including my own.”
4. What did Bell do immediately after hearing the screams
A. He called the coast guard for help. B. He started performing CPR on the boat.
C. He finished packing his fishing equipment. D. He rushed towards the source of the sound.
5. How did Bell acquire the skills to save Genesis Delgado
A. Through a training course for his job. B. From his previous experience as a doctor.
C. By learning from online first-aid videos. D. Through his long-time fishing experience.
6. What was Bell’s initial reaction to being called a hero
A. He felt proud and accepted the title. B. He believed it was a normal act of help.
C. He thought the real hero should be celebrated. D. He decided to share his life story publicly.
7. Which of the following would be the best title for the text
A. The Courage to Act: Saving Lives in Crisis
B. The Regret of a Hero: Avoiding Mistakes in Life
C. The Value of Training: Performing CPR in Emergency
D. The Hope for Change: Finding Purpose through Rescue
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. B 7. D
C
A young mom stares out the window in an empty room, holding a baby. The striking image is meant to arouse sympathy for a charity campaign and to urge the viewer to ask: Who is this poor woman How can I help her
But there is a catch: The woman is not real.
Furniture Bank, a Toronto-based charity that collects used household items for people in need, switched to Al-generated images in its 2022 holiday campaign. The move raised a host of ethical (道德的) questions along with donations.
Executive director Dan Kershaw said that the lifelike scenes show the isolation of clients (客户的孤立无援) without objectifying (具体化) real people. Charities often use images of economically disadvantaged individuals to win public sympathy. Kershaw noted, “Without this strategy, they wouldn’t raise funds.” Studies suggest that images of negative emotions lead to larger donations than those with smiling faces. But there has been recent resistance to this long-existing practice. Critics argue that it can reinforce harmful stereotypes (刻板印象) and hurt its subjects.
In 2022, Kershaw took stories written by real clients, input them into the AI image generator Midjourney, and created 40 images. This allowed Furniture Bank to show some of the darkest moments in their clients’ lives without identifying them in any way.
Jon Dean, a sociology professor, said that AI is a step in the right direction in this case. It, however, doesn’t necessarily improve Furniture Bank’s images above traditional ones. While they’ve solved an ethical problem by not identifying individuals, Dean pointed out that these images still put the focus on individual suffering, rather than the root causes of that suffering.
Stowe Boyd, a researcher in tech evolution, noted that we are getting used to questioning every image we see online. While plagiarism (抄袭) has always existed, AI provides another way to“degrade the authenticity” in photography and writing. Whether authenticity matters is a more complicated question. But a news reporter quoting a fictional straw man in an article, or a charity pretending an Al image was real, would cross an ethical line, said Boyd.
8. What did Furniture Bank do in 2022
A. It hired a young mom to take more attractive photos.
B. It adopted an unconventional way to drive donations.
C. It bought a collection of useful household items for the poor.
D. It asked the clients to enter their stories into an AI image generator.
9. What is one of the problems of using individuals’ real photos in charity activities
A. It can trap donors in negative emotions. B. It is at a disadvantage in terms of quantity.
C. It can’t attract the attention of more groups. D. It harms the dignity of the people involved.
10. What is Jon Dean’s attitude towards the AI approach in charity
A. Supportive. B. Indifferent. C. Objective. D. Critical.
11. What does Stowe Boyd suggest in the last paragraph
A. Using AI with caution in charity activities.
B. Holding more talks on the use of AI in charity.
C. Applying AI to solve the problem of plagiarism.
D. Developing people’s ability to spot virtual pictures.
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. C 11. A
D
For decades, scientists have identified chronic low-level inflammation (炎症) — called “inflammaging” — as one of the primary drivers of age-related diseases. Think of it as your body’s immune system stuck in overdrive — constantly fighting battles that don’t exist, gradually wearing down organs and systems. But a new study challenges that idea and could reshape how we think about aging itself.
The research, published in Nature Aging, compared patterns of inflammation in four very different communities around the world. Two groups were from modern, industrialised societies — older adults living in Italy and Singapore. The other two were pristine communities who live more traditional lifestyles: the Tsimane people of the Bolivian Amazon and the Orang Asli in the forests of Malaysia.
The researchers analysed blood samples from more than 2,800 people, looking at a wide range of inflammatory molecules (分子), known as cytokines. Among the Italian and Singaporean participants, the researchers found a fairly consistent inflammaging pattern. As people aged, levels of inflammatory markers in the blood rose together. Higher levels were linked to a greater risk of chronic diseases including kidney disease and heart disease. But in the Tsimane and Orang Asli populations, the inflammaging pattern was absent. The same inflammatory molecules did not rise consistently with age, and they were not strongly linked to age-related diseases. In fact, among the Tsimane, who face high rates of microorganism infections, inflammation levels were often high. Yet this did not lead to the same rates of chronic diseases that are common in industrialised nations.
These results raise important questions. One possibility is that inflammaging, at least as measured through these blood signals, is not a universal biological feature of aging. Instead, it may arise in societies marked by high-calorie diets, low physical activity and reduced exposure to infections.
In other words, chronic inflammation linked to aging and disease might not simply result from an inevitable biological process, but rather from a mismatch between our ancient physiology and the modern environment. If these findings are confirmed, they could have some significant consequences.
12. How is inflammaging related to aging in the established scientific view
A. It attacks human organs. B. It causes the inactivity of organs.
C. It generates overactive immune response. D. It lowers the efficiency of immune system.
13. What does the word “pristine” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Unspoiled. B. Unwelcoming. C. Unsafe. D. Unlivable.
14. What has the study found about the Tsimane and Orang Asli people
A. They seldom develop chronic diseases.
B. Their blood lacks inflammatory markers.
C. They rarely get exposed to sources of infection.
D. Their inflammation levels are independent of aging.
15. What does the new study suggest
A. Inflammaging is a signal of aging.
B. Inflammaging is biologically unavoidable.
C. Repeated infections hold back inflammaging.
D. Modern lifestyle contributes to inflammaging.
【答案】12. C 13. A 14. D 15. D
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Everyone knows that early to bed and early to rise is good for your health. Having maintained adequate sleep, people can keep themselves refreshed and dynamic. ____16____ Here are some steps to take to become a morning person on a freezing day.
Seek out as much natural light as possible. ____17____ When you wake up, go outside for a relaxed walk around the block, or sit out back while you have a cup of coffee. To avoid being in a sleep state all along, you’d better rethink the black-out curtains you might use to make a very dark sleeping environment.
____18____ If you fly straight into getting up at your desired time every day, you’ll feel tired during the transition within a few weeks. For some people, those first few days of exhaustion from switching to a new schedule aren’t safe and hard to bear. In that case, gradually ease into the early-bird life. They are supposed to shift half an hour, wait a few days, shift another half an hour, wait a few days, and then shift another half an hour. ____19____
De-stress and relax in the evenings. A consistent bedtime isn’t as crucial as sticking to the same wake up time every day, but it’s still important to make sure you’re getting enough sleep. ____20____ So you’ll probably need to inch your bedtime forward as you transition to a new schedule. Start at least an hour before you hit the bed and cut back on stuff related to daily life.
With all these tips, you’re not dreading it if you think of getting up early on a chilly winter.
A. Cultivate the habit gradually.
B. That’s a little easier for people to tolerate.
C. The sun is the driver of our internal clock.
D. Get rid of the previous sleep patterns instantly.
E. Therefore, developing a healthy sleeping habit is of great significance.
F. Without sufficient hours of sleep, the mind and body can’t properly recharge.
G. However, it usually takes a lot of willpower to get out of bed early on a winter’s day.
【答案】16. G 17. C 18. A 19. B 20. F
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。
My car needed some mechanical work that I could not do myself. Since the garage I had been taking my car to had ____21____, my friend Dave gave me a recommendation: D’s Auto Repair.
I was pleasantly ____22____ to discover that the owner of D’s was a mechanic who had worked on my car several years earlier. Back then he was an employee at a gas station near my house. I knew that his work was ____23____.
I ____24____ the paperwork for the repair and ____25____ while D took a phone call from another customer. As I sat there, I looked around the small office to keep myself ____26____. A framed newspaper article caught my attention. The headline ____27____: “Local Dairy Farmer Kills Whole Herd.” The article was about the ____28____ of a fifth-generation dairy farmer during the polluted milk scare in Michigan several years earlier. The fifth-generation dairy farmer paid to have all of his cows ____29____. It was found that out of the entire herd. Only a few were infected. Because no one could guarantee that the other cows were totally ____30____, he had the herd killed and buried to make consumers feel assured (放心). The farmer’s insurance did not cover his loss because the state had not issued a (n) ____31____ for him to get rid of the herd. Asked why he did it, the farmer replied “Because it was the right thing to do.”
I asked D why he ____32____ the article on the wall. I thought he might be related to or somehow knew the farmer. He said that he had never met the man, but that the farmer was actually a(n) ____33____ to him and set a standard for integrity (正直), trust and honesty. He said that is how he ____34____ his Auto Repair business.
I was now doubly impressed by both the farmer and D. The next year, as my friend Dave did, on my ____35____, my son started a nine-month mechanics apprenticeship (学徒) at D’s Auto repair.
21. A. closed B. started C. expanded D. developed
22. A. content B. amused C. surprised D. shocked
23. A. memorable B. brilliant C. horrible D. interesting
24. A. filled out B. mounted up C. came about D. took out
25. A. started B. reflected C. worried D. waited
26. A. informed B. involved C. committed D. occupied
27. A. wrote B. read C. recorded D. showed
28. A. plans B. feelings C. actions D. criticisms
29. A. checked B. killed C. buried D. sold
30. A. satisfying B. beneficial C. dangerous D. safe
31. A. order B. warning C. ban D. solution
32. A. stored B. displayed C. collected D. appreciated
33. A. inspiration B. companion C. comfort D. memory
34. A. advertised B. predicted C. operated D. acquired
35. A. command B. analysis C. recommendation D. persuasion
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B 24. A 25. D 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. A 30. D 31. A 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. C
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese poetry serves as a mirror reflecting the soul of a civilization. It is a comprehensive record shaping cultural identity and values over thousands of years, a process in ____36____ patient observation and subtle expression are required. As the Tang Dynasty reached its golden age, earlier poetic traditions had already laid an essential foundation for its flourishing (繁盛), just as those poets ____37____ (intend).
A true poem is never ____38____ (automatic) produced; Instead, it appears as a form of ____39____ (tailor) expression of individual perception, which not only describes a scene but also reveals the unique inner world of the poet. This creative process demands enormous ____40____ (patient), as poets must grasp instant emotions and then translate them into lasting forms. Classical poets could display their accusations ____41____ some social phenomena through vivid imagery and rhythmic structure, thus providing multiple ____42____ (dimension) to their work and inviting endless interpretation.
____43____ lasting power of this art form lies in its unique ability to connect specific moments with universal truths. This symbolic richness, ____44____ (spring) from the traditional Chinese culture, has allowed poetry to constantly renew its relevance across changing eras. Indeed, ____45____ (interpret) poets’ experiences, moder readers are expected to actively engage with these ancient verses (诗节), while also developing a personal connection to a cultural heritage passed down through generations.
【答案】36. which
37. had intended
38. automatically
39. tailored
40. patience
41. against
42. dimensions
43. The 44. springing
45. to interpret
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校将举办校园艺术节。请你给你的英国朋友Peter写信，邀请他参加这次艺术节并请他表演一个节目。信的内容包括：
1.演出地点、时间；
2.节目内容。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可以增加适当细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
How is everything going
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】参考范文：
Dear Peter,
How is everything going Here comes a piece of good news that the school art festival is drawing near.
The art festival is comprised of a series of various activities including a calligraphy contest, chorus competition, music performances and so on. Providing a chance for all students to show their talents and enjoy the charm of art, the art festival will be held next Friday, Dec 29th, in our school hall. I sincerely hope you can join us so that we can perform a duet or a dance together.
Your presence will surely bring us honor and precious memory. Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Every time my family makes special plans, they end up getting canceled due to some incidents. Every time that happens, my parents would tell us to look on the bright side and make the best of a bad situation. However, I never managed to do that until this spring.
On a sunny morning last month, my aunt Jen invited us to the annual outdoor spring celebration at her farm. Since my family hadn’t done anything different for ages, the whole family was very excited and everyone pulled his own weight to make sure everything goes as planned. In order to add more fun to this exciting trip, my little sister Indi and my little brother Tex even joined me to make an extra-special treat — cupcakes.
The picnic was intended to go from twelve to three. After double checking the car, my parents loaded books, games, picnic blanket, and a whole big pack of food into the car. The moment of our departure finally arrived as the clock struck 11. However, everything went wrong the instant we bravely drove off. First, we had to stop and wait for Tex to find his shoes. Next, as we were driving down the road, we had to go back to the house because my mom forgot her wallet. Then, about halfway to Aunt Jen’s house, we had to drive far out of our way to find a place for Indi to use the bathroom. After that, my parents decided it’d be quicker to take this one little side country road as a shortcut. But the shortcut ended up turning into a long cut! We drove forever on a winding road with wildflower field spreading endlessly out on both sides and the deep green pine trees going on and on within our sight. Spotting hundreds of birds flying in the sky, I was seized by a growing sense of desperation for I entirely had no idea when we could hit our destination.
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。
Just then, our car started making a strange noise.
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At first, we kids weren’t excited about the idea.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】参考范文：
Just then, our car started making a strange noise. Obviously, there was something wrong with it and we had to pull over and call roadside service. Dad comforted us and claimed that help would arrive soon. But help did not arrive soon at all. So frustrated was I that I felt the whole world crumbled with tears streaming down my cheeks. Then came my dad’s voice. “Look on the bright side,” said dad. Our car couldn’t have picked a prettier place to break down. Mom agreed, getting out the picnic blanket and suggested walking over to that gorgeous wildflower field and have our own springtime celebration.
At first, we kids weren’t excited about the idea. We carried stuff over to the field, dragged ourselves down, and grumbled. But as we started looking around, cool things started happening. Hundreds of butterflies were dancing on the boundless wildflower field, looking like a beautiful scroll spreading out just for us. With a whooshing sound, a flock of birds rose up out of the pine trees, and flew around and around in the most amazing wavelike patterns, right over our heads! Just right there, we enjoyed our hand-made special treats, which were so delicious! It ended up one of the most amazing picnics in my life.
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。
1. Where does the conversation most likely take place
A. In a shop. B. In a bank. C. In a hospital.
2. How does the woman usually go shopping now
A. By bus. B. By car. C. On foot.
3. What happens to the woman
A. She loses the train ticket.
B. She mistakes the man.
C. The man takes her seat.
4. What did the woman spare much time for at night
A. Reviewing her lessons.
B. Taking academic tests.
C. Preparing her lectures.
5. How much is the toy bear if the woman buys it now
A. 20 dollars. B. 40 dollars C. 50 dollars.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Who will pay a visit to the ABC company
A. Tourists. B. Reporters. C. Customers.
7. Where will the woman meet the visitors
A. At a restaurant. B. At the office. C. At the factory.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How does the man probably feel now
A. Nervous. B. Excited. C. Upset.
9. What is the man probably going to do
A. Visit a guest. B. Perform a show. C. Receive an interview.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How long will it take the speakers to get to Adventure park by car
A. About 1.5 hours B. About 2 hours. C. About 2.5 hours.
11. What might the woman dislike to do
A. Go for a picnic. B. Pay a visit to zoos. C. Swim in a small pool.
12. Where do the speakers decide to go
A. Water world. B. Art Museum. C. Adventure park.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why is the woman worried
A. She fails in the chemistry test again.
B. She hasn’t bought the chemistry book.
C. She can’t find her way to a bookstore.
14 How many chapters of the chemistry book do the speakers need to read
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
15. What can we learn about the man
A. He doesn’t get that worried.
B. He is very weak in chemistry.
C. He doesn’t like Professor Jenkins.
16. What will the woman probably do next
A. Watch a TV program.
B. Go back to the bookstore.
C. Turn to Professor Jenkins.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What were inside the bag
A. A photo and some dollars.
B. A camera and some dollars.
C. A camera and some photos.
18. Whom did the speaker give the bag to
A. His uncle. B. A young girl. C. A policeman.
19. Why did the speaker consider the young woman’s face familiar
A. She had helped him accidentally.
B. They were long-separated friends.
C. He had seen her photo by chance.
20. When did the young woman lose her bag
A. On Sunday morning. B. On Sunday afternoon. C. On Sunday evening.
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
Climate change could have large impacts on food production across the world. Rising temperatures might boost crop production in cold regions but negatively impact production in warmer areas. Wheat and rice—which benefit from more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere—could see growing output, while corn and sorghum (高粱) could see a decline with warmer temperatures.
Farmers can adjust their practices to a warmer climate in four key ways:
Farmers can change WHAT they plant. This could be an entirely different type of crop: corn instead of wheat. Or a different variety of a specific crop. FOUR KEY WAYS Farmers can change WHERE crops are planted. If temperatures rise in fall, crop production can shift north or southwards towards more suitable temperatures.
Farmers can change HOW crops are managed. Giving crops the right amount of water, nutrition, and protection from insects and disease can help reduce some impacts of climate change. Farmers can change WHEN they plant. Farmers can plant earlier or later in the year, depending on when spring arrives. Adjusting planting dates requires no additional cost or work.
A recent study by experts modeled three adaptation methods—changing WHAT, changing WHEN and changing both of them. The chart below shows their impact on the output of corn, rice, sorghum, soybean (大豆) and wheat.
These three adaptation methods can already go some way to relieve climate pressures in some countries. But, of course, we don’t only care about crop production at the global level! If farmers in particular regions—especially those that are most food-insecure—cannot adapt to climate change, this is still a major problem. So there is more we can do in the future.
1. What should farmers change if they are short of money and labour
A. WHAT B. WHERE
C. HOW. D. WHEN.
2. Which crop may benefit most if farmers plant improved varieties
A. Sorghum B. Rice.
C. Corn. D. Wheat.
3. What should be done in the future
A. To help the farmers in need.
B. To adopt the most effective methods.
C. To focus on crop production.
D To move to areas with a crop-friendly climate.
B
One warm August afternoon, Jacob Bell was packing up after a successful fishing trip on Lake Waxahachie. As he prepared to return to shore, desperate screams echoed across the water. Without hesitation, Bell directed his boat toward the distressing sounds.
Approximately fifty yards offshore, he discovered a terrifying scene: a teenage girl was struggling in the deep water, desperately holding onto the foot of another girl who was completely submerged and unconscious. Acting quickly, Bell managed to pull the lifeless girl into his boat. Her face had turned blue, and she showed no signs of breathing. Fortunately, Bell had completed a CPR training course just months earlier for his truck driving job. Remembering his training, he immediately began chest compressions. After several tense moments, the girl finally coughed up water and began breathing again. She was later identified as 15-year-old Genesis Delgado and made a full recovery.
When media reports celebrated him as a hero, Bell felt uncomfortable. “I’m not a hero,” he insisted, “I simply did what anyone would have done.”
However, just six weeks later, Bell encountered another emergency. While driving for work, he noticed a crashed vehicle that had hit a telephone pole and caught fire. Bell immediately stopped, used a fire extinguisher to control the flames, and broke the car window. Inside, he found an unconscious elderly man still secured by his seatbelt. Bell cut the belt and pulled the man to safety, performing first aid until paramedics arrived. Both the driver and Bell required hospitalization for smoke inhalation but eventually recovered fully.
This time, when people called him a “two-time hero”, Bell didn't refuse the title. He realized he had an important message to share. “I've made serious mistakes in my life,” Bell explained honestly. “I struggled with addiction and served time in prison. But I never lost hope. Saving these people gave me a sense of purpose for the first time. It proves that everyone, regardless of their past, can find meaning in life if they keep believing in themselves.” He added thoughtfully, “They say I saved two lives, but in truth, I think I saved three — including my own.”
4. What did Bell do immediately after hearing the screams
A. He called the coast guard for help. B. He started performing CPR on the boat.
C. He finished packing his fishing equipment. D. He rushed towards the source of the sound.
5. How did Bell acquire the skills to save Genesis Delgado
A. Through a training course for his job. B. From his previous experience as a doctor.
C. By learning from online first-aid videos. D. Through his long-time fishing experience.
6. What was Bell’s initial reaction to being called a hero
A. He felt proud and accepted the title. B. He believed it was a normal act of help.
C. He thought the real hero should be celebrated. D. He decided to share his life story publicly.
7. Which of the following would be the best title for the text
A. The Courage to Act: Saving Lives in Crisis
B. The Regret of a Hero: Avoiding Mistakes in Life
C. The Value of Training: Performing CPR in Emergency
D. The Hope for Change: Finding Purpose through Rescue
C
A young mom stares out the window in an empty room, holding a baby. The striking image is meant to arouse sympathy for a charity campaign and to urge the viewer to ask: Who is this poor woman How can I help her
But there is a catch: The woman is not real.
Furniture Bank, a Toronto-based charity that collects used household items for people in need, switched to Al-generated images in its 2022 holiday campaign. The move raised a host of ethical (道德的) questions along with donations.
Executive director Dan Kershaw said that the lifelike scenes show the isolation of clients (客户的孤立无援) without objectifying (具体化) real people. Charities often use images of economically disadvantaged individuals to win public sympathy. Kershaw noted, “Without this strategy, they wouldn’t raise funds.” Studies suggest that images of negative emotions lead to larger donations than those with smiling faces. But there has been recent resistance to this long-existing practice. Critics argue that it can reinforce harmful stereotypes (刻板印象) and hurt its subjects.
In 2022, Kershaw took stories written by real clients, input them into the AI image generator Midjourney, and created 40 images. This allowed Furniture Bank to show some of the darkest moments in their clients’ lives without identifying them in any way.
Jon Dean, a sociology professor, said that AI is a step in the right direction in this case. It, however, doesn’t necessarily improve Furniture Bank’s images above traditional ones. While they’ve solved an ethical problem by not identifying individuals, Dean pointed out that these images still put the focus on individual suffering, rather than the root causes of that suffering.
Stowe Boyd, a researcher in tech evolution, noted that we are getting used to questioning every image we see online. While plagiarism (抄袭) has always existed, AI provides another way to“degrade the authenticity” in photography and writing. Whether authenticity matters is a more complicated question. But a news reporter quoting a fictional straw man in an article, or a charity pretending an Al image was real, would cross an ethical line, said Boyd.
8. What did Furniture Bank do in 2022
A. It hired a young mom to take more attractive photos.
B. It adopted an unconventional way to drive donations.
C. It bought a collection of useful household items for the poor.
D. It asked the clients to enter their stories into an AI image generator.
9. What is one of the problems of using individuals’ real photos in charity activities
A. It can trap donors in negative emotions. B. It is at a disadvantage in terms of quantity.
C. It can’t attract the attention of more groups. D. It harms the dignity of the people involved.
10. What is Jon Dean’s attitude towards the AI approach in charity
A. Supportive. B. Indifferent. C. Objective. D. Critical.
11. What does Stowe Boyd suggest in the last paragraph
A. Using AI with caution in charity activities.
B. Holding more talks on the use of AI in charity.
C. Applying AI to solve the problem of plagiarism.
D. Developing people’s ability to spot virtual pictures.
D
For decades, scientists have identified chronic low-level inflammation (炎症) — called “inflammaging” — as one of the primary drivers of age-related diseases. Think of it as your body’s immune system stuck in overdrive — constantly fighting battles that don’t exist, gradually wearing down organs and systems. But a new study challenges that idea and could reshape how we think about aging itself.
The research, published in Nature Aging, compared patterns of inflammation in four very different communities around the world. Two groups were from modern, industrialised societies — older adults living in Italy and Singapore. The other two were pristine communities who live more traditional lifestyles: the Tsimane people of the Bolivian Amazon and the Orang Asli in the forests of Malaysia.
The researchers analysed blood samples from more than 2,800 people, looking at a wide range of inflammatory molecules (分子), known as cytokines. Among the Italian and Singaporean participants, the researchers found a fairly consistent inflammaging pattern. As people aged, levels of inflammatory markers in the blood rose together. Higher levels were linked to a greater risk of chronic diseases including kidney disease and heart disease. But in the Tsimane and Orang Asli populations, the inflammaging pattern was absent. The same inflammatory molecules did not rise consistently with age, and they were not strongly linked to age-related diseases. In fact, among the Tsimane, who face high rates of microorganism infections, inflammation levels were often high. Yet this did not lead to the same rates of chronic diseases that are common in industrialised nations.
These results raise important questions. One possibility is that inflammaging, at least as measured through these blood signals, is not a universal biological feature of aging. Instead, it may arise in societies marked by high-calorie diets, low physical activity and reduced exposure to infections.
In other words, chronic inflammation linked to aging and disease might not simply result from an inevitable biological process, but rather from a mismatch between our ancient physiology and the modern environment. If these findings are confirmed, they could have some significant consequences.
12. How is inflammaging related to aging in the established scientific view
A. It attacks human organs. B. It causes the inactivity of organs.
C. It generates overactive immune response. D. It lowers the efficiency of immune system.
13. What does the word “pristine” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Unspoiled. B. Unwelcoming. C. Unsafe. D. Unlivable.
14. What has the study found about the Tsimane and Orang Asli people
A. They seldom develop chronic diseases.
B. Their blood lacks inflammatory markers.
C. They rarely get exposed to sources of infection.
D. Their inflammation levels are independent of aging.
15. What does the new study suggest
A. Inflammaging is a signal of aging.
B. Inflammaging is biologically unavoidable.
C. Repeated infections hold back inflammaging.
D. Modern lifestyle contributes to inflammaging.
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。
Everyone knows that early to bed and early to rise is good for your health. Having maintained adequate sleep, people can keep themselves refreshed and dynamic. ____16____ Here are some steps to take to become a morning person on a freezing day.
Seek out as much natural light as possible. ____17____ When you wake up, go outside for a relaxed walk around the block, or sit out back while you have a cup of coffee. To avoid being in a sleep state all along, you’d better rethink the black-out curtains you might use to make a very dark sleeping environment.
____18____ If you fly straight into getting up at your desired time every day, you’ll feel tired during the transition within a few weeks. For some people, those first few days of exhaustion from switching to a new schedule aren’t safe and hard to bear. In that case, gradually ease into the early-bird life. They are supposed to shift half an hour, wait a few days, shift another half an hour, wait a few days, and then shift another half an hour. ____19____
De-stress and relax in the evenings. A consistent bedtime isn’t as crucial as sticking to the same wake up time every day, but it’s still important to make sure you’re getting enough sleep. ____20____ So you’ll probably need to inch your bedtime forward as you transition to a new schedule. Start at least an hour before you hit the bed and cut back on stuff related to daily life.
With all these tips, you’re not dreading it if you think of getting up early on a chilly winter.
A. Cultivate the habit gradually.
B. That’s a little easier for people to tolerate.
C. The sun is the driver of our internal clock.
D. Get rid of the previous sleep patterns instantly.
E. Therefore, developing a healthy sleeping habit is of great significance.
F. Without sufficient hours of sleep, the mind and body can’t properly recharge.
G. However, it usually takes a lot of willpower to get out of bed early on a winter’s day.
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。
My car needed some mechanical work that I could not do myself. Since the garage I had been taking my car to had ____21____, my friend Dave gave me a recommendation: D’s Auto Repair.
I was pleasantly ____22____ to discover that the owner of D’s was a mechanic who had worked on my car several years earlier. Back then he was an employee at a gas station near my house. I knew that his work was ____23____.
I ____24____ the paperwork for the repair and ____25____ while D took a phone call from another customer. As I sat there, I looked around the small office to keep myself ____26____. A framed newspaper article caught my attention. The headline ____27____: “Local Dairy Farmer Kills Whole Herd.” The article was about the ____28____ of a fifth-generation dairy farmer during the polluted milk scare in Michigan several years earlier. The fifth-generation dairy farmer paid to have all of his cows ____29____. It was found that out of the entire herd. Only a few were infected. Because no one could guarantee that the other cows were totally ____30____, he had the herd killed and buried to make consumers feel assured (放心). The farmer’s insurance did not cover his loss because the state had not issued a (n) ____31____ for him to get rid of the herd. Asked why he did it, the farmer replied “Because it was the right thing to do.”
I asked D why he ____32____ the article on the wall. I thought he might be related to or somehow knew the farmer. He said that he had never met the man, but that the farmer was actually a(n) ____33____ to him and set a standard for integrity (正直), trust and honesty. He said that is how he ____34____ his Auto Repair business.
I was now doubly impressed by both the farmer and D. The next year, as my friend Dave did, on my ____35____, my son started a nine-month mechanics apprenticeship (学徒) at D’s Auto repair.
21. A. closed B. started C. expanded D. developed
22. A. content B. amused C. surprised D. shocked
23. A. memorable B. brilliant C. horrible D. interesting
24. A. filled out B. mounted up C. came about D. took out
25. A. started B. reflected C. worried D. waited
26. A. informed B. involved C. committed D. occupied
27. A. wrote B. read C. recorded D. showed
28. A. plans B. feelings C. actions D. criticisms
29. A. checked B. killed C. buried D. sold
30. A. satisfying B. beneficial C. dangerous D. safe
31. A. order B. warning C. ban D. solution
32. A. stored B. displayed C. collected D. appreciated
33. A. inspiration B. companion C. comfort D. memory
34. A. advertised B. predicted C. operated D. acquired
35. A. command B. analysis C. recommendation D. persuasion
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 poetry serves as a mirror reflecting the soul of a civilization. It is a comprehensive record shaping cultural identity and values over thousands of years, a process in ____36____ patient observation and subtle expression are required. As the Tang Dynasty reached its golden age, earlier poetic traditions had already laid an essential foundation for its flourishing (繁盛), just as those poets ____37____ (intend).
A true poem is never ____38____ (automatic) produced; Instead, it appears as a form of ____39____ (tailor) expression of individual perception, which not only describes a scene but also reveals the unique inner world of the poet. This creative process demands enormous ____40____ (patient), as poets must grasp instant emotions and then translate them into lasting forms. Classical poets could display their accusations ____41____ some social phenomena through vivid imagery and rhythmic structure, thus providing multiple ____42____ (dimension) to their work and inviting endless interpretation.
____43____ lasting power of this art form lies in its unique ability to connect specific moments with universal truths. This symbolic richness, ____44____ (spring) from the traditional Chinese culture, has allowed poetry to constantly renew its relevance across changing eras. Indeed, ____45____ (interpret) poets’ experiences, moder readers are expected to actively engage with these ancient verses (诗节), while also developing a personal connection to a cultural heritage passed down through generations.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校将举办校园艺术节。请你给你的英国朋友Peter写信，邀请他参加这次艺术节并请他表演一个节目。信的内容包括：
1.演出地点、时间；
2.节目内容。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可以增加适当细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
How is everything going
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Every time my family makes special plans, they end up getting canceled due to some incidents. Every time that happens, my parents would tell us to look on the bright side and make the best of a bad situation. However, I never managed to do that until this spring.
On a sunny morning last month, my aunt Jen invited us to the annual outdoor spring celebration at her farm. Since my family hadn’t done anything different for ages, the whole family was very excited and everyone pulled his own weight to make sure everything goes as planned. In order to add more fun to this exciting trip, my little sister Indi and my little brother Tex even joined me to make an extra-special treat — cupcakes.
The picnic was intended to go from twelve to three. After double checking the car, my parents loaded books, games, picnic blanket, and a whole big pack of food into the car. The moment of our departure finally arrived as the clock struck 11. However, everything went wrong the instant we bravely drove off. First, we had to stop and wait for Tex to find his shoes. Next, as we were driving down the road, we had to go back to the house because my mom forgot her wallet. Then, about halfway to Aunt Jen’s house, we had to drive far out of our way to find a place for Indi to use the bathroom. After that, my parents decided it’d be quicker to take this one little side country road as a shortcut. But the shortcut ended up turning into a long cut! We drove forever on a winding road with wildflower field spreading endlessly out on both sides and the deep green pine trees going on and on within our sight. Spotting hundreds of birds flying in the sky, I was seized by a growing sense of desperation for I entirely had no idea when we could hit our destination.
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。
Just then, our car started making a strange noise.
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At first, we kids weren’t excited about the idea.
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芜湖一中2024级高二年级12月份教学质量诊断测试英语试卷
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。
1. Where does the conversation most likely take place
A. In a shop. B. In a bank. C. In a hospital.
2. How does the woman usually go shopping now
A. By bus. B. By car. C. On foot.
3. What happens to the woman
A. She loses the train ticket.
B. She mistakes the man.
C. The man takes her seat.
4. What did the woman spare much time for at night
A. Reviewing her lessons.
B. Taking academic tests.
C. Preparing her lectures.
5. How much is the toy bear if the woman buys it now
A. 20 dollars. B. 40 dollars C. 50 dollars.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Who will pay a visit to the ABC company
A. Tourists. B. Reporters. C. Customers.
7. Where will the woman meet the visitors
A. At a restaurant. B. At the office. C. At the factory.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How does the man probably feel now
A. Nervous. B. Excited. C. Upset.
9. What is the man probably going to do
A. Visit a guest. B. Perform a show. C. Receive an interview.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How long will it take the speakers to get to Adventure park by car
A. About 1.5 hours B. About 2 hours. C. About 2.5 hours.
11. What might the woman dislike to do
A. Go for a picnic. B. Pay a visit to zoos. C. Swim in a small pool.
12. Where do the speakers decide to go
A. Water world. B. Art Museum. C. Adventure park.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why is the woman worried
A. She fails in the chemistry test again.
B. She hasn’t bought the chemistry book.
C. She can’t find her way to a bookstore.
14 How many chapters of the chemistry book do the speakers need to read
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
15. What can we learn about the man
A. He doesn’t get that worried.
B. He is very weak in chemistry.
C. He doesn’t like Professor Jenkins.
16. What will the woman probably do next
A. Watch a TV program.
B. Go back to the bookstore.
C. Turn to Professor Jenkins.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What were inside the bag
A. A photo and some dollars.
B. A camera and some dollars.
C. A camera and some photos.
18. Whom did the speaker give the bag to
A. His uncle. B. A young girl. C. A policeman.
19. Why did the speaker consider the young woman’s face familiar
A. She had helped him accidentally.
B. They were long-separated friends.
C. He had seen her photo by chance.
20. When did the young woman lose her bag
A. On Sunday morning. B. On Sunday afternoon. C. On Sunday evening.
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
Climate change could have large impacts on food production across the world. Rising temperatures might boost crop production in cold regions but negatively impact production in warmer areas. Wheat and rice—which benefit from more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere—could see growing output, while corn and sorghum (高粱) could see a decline with warmer temperatures.
Farmers can adjust their practices to a warmer climate in four key ways:
Farmers can change WHAT they plant. This could be an entirely different type of crop: corn instead of wheat. Or a different variety of a specific crop. FOUR KEY WAYS Farmers can change WHERE crops are planted. If temperatures rise in fall, crop production can shift north or southwards towards more suitable temperatures.
Farmers can change HOW crops are managed. Giving crops the right amount of water, nutrition, and protection from insects and disease can help reduce some impacts of climate change. Farmers can change WHEN they plant. Farmers can plant earlier or later in the year, depending on when spring arrives. Adjusting planting dates requires no additional cost or work.
A recent study by experts modeled three adaptation methods—changing WHAT, changing WHEN and changing both of them. The chart below shows their impact on the output of corn, rice, sorghum, soybean (大豆) and wheat.
These three adaptation methods can already go some way to relieve climate pressures in some countries. But, of course, we don’t only care about crop production at the global level! If farmers in particular regions—especially those that are most food-insecure—cannot adapt to climate change, this is still a major problem. So there is more we can do in the future.
1. What should farmers change if they are short of money and labour
A. WHAT B. WHERE
C. HOW. D. WHEN.
2. Which crop may benefit most if farmers plant improved varieties
A. Sorghum B. Rice.
C. Corn. D. Wheat.
3. What should be done in the future
A. To help the farmers in need.
B. To adopt the most effective methods.
C. To focus on crop production.
D To move to areas with a crop-friendly climate.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A
B
One warm August afternoon, Jacob Bell was packing up after a successful fishing trip on Lake Waxahachie. As he prepared to return to shore, desperate screams echoed across the water. Without hesitation, Bell directed his boat toward the distressing sounds.
Approximately fifty yards offshore, he discovered a terrifying scene: a teenage girl was struggling in the deep water, desperately holding onto the foot of another girl who was completely submerged and unconscious. Acting quickly, Bell managed to pull the lifeless girl into his boat. Her face had turned blue, and she showed no signs of breathing. Fortunately, Bell had completed a CPR training course just months earlier for his truck driving job. Remembering his training, he immediately began chest compressions. After several tense moments, the girl finally coughed up water and began breathing again. She was later identified as 15-year-old Genesis Delgado and made a full recovery.
When media reports celebrated him as a hero, Bell felt uncomfortable. “I’m not a hero,” he insisted, “I simply did what anyone would have done.”
However, just six weeks later, Bell encountered another emergency. While driving for work, he noticed a crashed vehicle that had hit a telephone pole and caught fire. Bell immediately stopped, used a fire extinguisher to control the flames, and broke the car window. Inside, he found an unconscious elderly man still secured by his seatbelt. Bell cut the belt and pulled the man to safety, performing first aid until paramedics arrived. Both the driver and Bell required hospitalization for smoke inhalation but eventually recovered fully.
This time, when people called him a “two-time hero”, Bell didn't refuse the title. He realized he had an important message to share. “I've made serious mistakes in my life,” Bell explained honestly. “I struggled with addiction and served time in prison. But I never lost hope. Saving these people gave me a sense of purpose for the first time. It proves that everyone, regardless of their past, can find meaning in life if they keep believing in themselves.” He added thoughtfully, “They say I saved two lives, but in truth, I think I saved three — including my own.”
4. What did Bell do immediately after hearing the screams
A. He called the coast guard for help. B. He started performing CPR on the boat.
C. He finished packing his fishing equipment. D. He rushed towards the source of the sound.
5. How did Bell acquire the skills to save Genesis Delgado
A. Through a training course for his job. B. From his previous experience as a doctor.
C. By learning from online first-aid videos. D. Through his long-time fishing experience.
6. What was Bell’s initial reaction to being called a hero
A. He felt proud and accepted the title. B. He believed it was a normal act of help.
C. He thought the real hero should be celebrated. D. He decided to share his life story publicly.
7. Which of the following would be the best title for the text
A. The Courage to Act: Saving Lives in Crisis
B. The Regret of a Hero: Avoiding Mistakes in Life
C. The Value of Training: Performing CPR in Emergency
D. The Hope for Change: Finding Purpose through Rescue
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. B 7. D
C
A young mom stares out the window in an empty room, holding a baby. The striking image is meant to arouse sympathy for a charity campaign and to urge the viewer to ask: Who is this poor woman How can I help her
But there is a catch: The woman is not real.
Furniture Bank, a Toronto-based charity that collects used household items for people in need, switched to Al-generated images in its 2022 holiday campaign. The move raised a host of ethical (道德的) questions along with donations.
Executive director Dan Kershaw said that the lifelike scenes show the isolation of clients (客户的孤立无援) without objectifying (具体化) real people. Charities often use images of economically disadvantaged individuals to win public sympathy. Kershaw noted, “Without this strategy, they wouldn’t raise funds.” Studies suggest that images of negative emotions lead to larger donations than those with smiling faces. But there has been recent resistance to this long-existing practice. Critics argue that it can reinforce harmful stereotypes (刻板印象) and hurt its subjects.
In 2022, Kershaw took stories written by real clients, input them into the AI image generator Midjourney, and created 40 images. This allowed Furniture Bank to show some of the darkest moments in their clients’ lives without identifying them in any way.
Jon Dean, a sociology professor, said that AI is a step in the right direction in this case. It, however, doesn’t necessarily improve Furniture Bank’s images above traditional ones. While they’ve solved an ethical problem by not identifying individuals, Dean pointed out that these images still put the focus on individual suffering, rather than the root causes of that suffering.
Stowe Boyd, a researcher in tech evolution, noted that we are getting used to questioning every image we see online. While plagiarism (抄袭) has always existed, AI provides another way to“degrade the authenticity” in photography and writing. Whether authenticity matters is a more complicated question. But a news reporter quoting a fictional straw man in an article, or a charity pretending an Al image was real, would cross an ethical line, said Boyd.
8. What did Furniture Bank do in 2022
A. It hired a young mom to take more attractive photos.
B. It adopted an unconventional way to drive donations.
C. It bought a collection of useful household items for the poor.
D. It asked the clients to enter their stories into an AI image generator.
9. What is one of the problems of using individuals’ real photos in charity activities
A. It can trap donors in negative emotions. B. It is at a disadvantage in terms of quantity.
C. It can’t attract the attention of more groups. D. It harms the dignity of the people involved.
10. What is Jon Dean’s attitude towards the AI approach in charity
A. Supportive. B. Indifferent. C. Objective. D. Critical.
11. What does Stowe Boyd suggest in the last paragraph
A. Using AI with caution in charity activities.
B. Holding more talks on the use of AI in charity.
C. Applying AI to solve the problem of plagiarism.
D. Developing people’s ability to spot virtual pictures.
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. C 11. A
D
For decades, scientists have identified chronic low-level inflammation (炎症) — called “inflammaging” — as one of the primary drivers of age-related diseases. Think of it as your body’s immune system stuck in overdrive — constantly fighting battles that don’t exist, gradually wearing down organs and systems. But a new study challenges that idea and could reshape how we think about aging itself.
The research, published in Nature Aging, compared patterns of inflammation in four very different communities around the world. Two groups were from modern, industrialised societies — older adults living in Italy and Singapore. The other two were pristine communities who live more traditional lifestyles: the Tsimane people of the Bolivian Amazon and the Orang Asli in the forests of Malaysia.
The researchers analysed blood samples from more than 2,800 people, looking at a wide range of inflammatory molecules (分子), known as cytokines. Among the Italian and Singaporean participants, the researchers found a fairly consistent inflammaging pattern. As people aged, levels of inflammatory markers in the blood rose together. Higher levels were linked to a greater risk of chronic diseases including kidney disease and heart disease. But in the Tsimane and Orang Asli populations, the inflammaging pattern was absent. The same inflammatory molecules did not rise consistently with age, and they were not strongly linked to age-related diseases. In fact, among the Tsimane, who face high rates of microorganism infections, inflammation levels were often high. Yet this did not lead to the same rates of chronic diseases that are common in industrialised nations.
These results raise important questions. One possibility is that inflammaging, at least as measured through these blood signals, is not a universal biological feature of aging. Instead, it may arise in societies marked by high-calorie diets, low physical activity and reduced exposure to infections.
In other words, chronic inflammation linked to aging and disease might not simply result from an inevitable biological process, but rather from a mismatch between our ancient physiology and the modern environment. If these findings are confirmed, they could have some significant consequences.
12. How is inflammaging related to aging in the established scientific view
A. It attacks human organs. B. It causes the inactivity of organs.
C. It generates overactive immune response. D. It lowers the efficiency of immune system.
13. What does the word “pristine” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Unspoiled. B. Unwelcoming. C. Unsafe. D. Unlivable.
14. What has the study found about the Tsimane and Orang Asli people
A. They seldom develop chronic diseases.
B. Their blood lacks inflammatory markers.
C. They rarely get exposed to sources of infection.
D. Their inflammation levels are independent of aging.
15. What does the new study suggest
A. Inflammaging is a signal of aging.
B. Inflammaging is biologically unavoidable.
C. Repeated infections hold back inflammaging.
D. Modern lifestyle contributes to inflammaging.
【答案】12. C 13. A 14. D 15. D
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Everyone knows that early to bed and early to rise is good for your health. Having maintained adequate sleep, people can keep themselves refreshed and dynamic. ____16____ Here are some steps to take to become a morning person on a freezing day.
Seek out as much natural light as possible. ____17____ When you wake up, go outside for a relaxed walk around the block, or sit out back while you have a cup of coffee. To avoid being in a sleep state all along, you’d better rethink the black-out curtains you might use to make a very dark sleeping environment.
____18____ If you fly straight into getting up at your desired time every day, you’ll feel tired during the transition within a few weeks. For some people, those first few days of exhaustion from switching to a new schedule aren’t safe and hard to bear. In that case, gradually ease into the early-bird life. They are supposed to shift half an hour, wait a few days, shift another half an hour, wait a few days, and then shift another half an hour. ____19____
De-stress and relax in the evenings. A consistent bedtime isn’t as crucial as sticking to the same wake up time every day, but it’s still important to make sure you’re getting enough sleep. ____20____ So you’ll probably need to inch your bedtime forward as you transition to a new schedule. Start at least an hour before you hit the bed and cut back on stuff related to daily life.
With all these tips, you’re not dreading it if you think of getting up early on a chilly winter.
A. Cultivate the habit gradually.
B. That’s a little easier for people to tolerate.
C. The sun is the driver of our internal clock.
D. Get rid of the previous sleep patterns instantly.
E. Therefore, developing a healthy sleeping habit is of great significance.
F. Without sufficient hours of sleep, the mind and body can’t properly recharge.
G. However, it usually takes a lot of willpower to get out of bed early on a winter’s day.
【答案】16. G 17. C 18. A 19. B 20. F
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。
My car needed some mechanical work that I could not do myself. Since the garage I had been taking my car to had ____21____, my friend Dave gave me a recommendation: D’s Auto Repair.
I was pleasantly ____22____ to discover that the owner of D’s was a mechanic who had worked on my car several years earlier. Back then he was an employee at a gas station near my house. I knew that his work was ____23____.
I ____24____ the paperwork for the repair and ____25____ while D took a phone call from another customer. As I sat there, I looked around the small office to keep myself ____26____. A framed newspaper article caught my attention. The headline ____27____: “Local Dairy Farmer Kills Whole Herd.” The article was about the ____28____ of a fifth-generation dairy farmer during the polluted milk scare in Michigan several years earlier. The fifth-generation dairy farmer paid to have all of his cows ____29____. It was found that out of the entire herd. Only a few were infected. Because no one could guarantee that the other cows were totally ____30____, he had the herd killed and buried to make consumers feel assured (放心). The farmer’s insurance did not cover his loss because the state had not issued a (n) ____31____ for him to get rid of the herd. Asked why he did it, the farmer replied “Because it was the right thing to do.”
I asked D why he ____32____ the article on the wall. I thought he might be related to or somehow knew the farmer. He said that he had never met the man, but that the farmer was actually a(n) ____33____ to him and set a standard for integrity (正直), trust and honesty. He said that is how he ____34____ his Auto Repair business.
I was now doubly impressed by both the farmer and D. The next year, as my friend Dave did, on my ____35____, my son started a nine-month mechanics apprenticeship (学徒) at D’s Auto repair.
21. A. closed B. started C. expanded D. developed
22. A. content B. amused C. surprised D. shocked
23. A. memorable B. brilliant C. horrible D. interesting
24. A. filled out B. mounted up C. came about D. took out
25. A. started B. reflected C. worried D. waited
26. A. informed B. involved C. committed D. occupied
27. A. wrote B. read C. recorded D. showed
28. A. plans B. feelings C. actions D. criticisms
29. A. checked B. killed C. buried D. sold
30. A. satisfying B. beneficial C. dangerous D. safe
31. A. order B. warning C. ban D. solution
32. A. stored B. displayed C. collected D. appreciated
33. A. inspiration B. companion C. comfort D. memory
34. A. advertised B. predicted C. operated D. acquired
35. A. command B. analysis C. recommendation D. persuasion
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B 24. A 25. D 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. A 30. D 31. A 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. C
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese poetry serves as a mirror reflecting the soul of a civilization. It is a comprehensive record shaping cultural identity and values over thousands of years, a process in ____36____ patient observation and subtle expression are required. As the Tang Dynasty reached its golden age, earlier poetic traditions had already laid an essential foundation for its flourishing (繁盛), just as those poets ____37____ (intend).
A true poem is never ____38____ (automatic) produced; Instead, it appears as a form of ____39____ (tailor) expression of individual perception, which not only describes a scene but also reveals the unique inner world of the poet. This creative process demands enormous ____40____ (patient), as poets must grasp instant emotions and then translate them into lasting forms. Classical poets could display their accusations ____41____ some social phenomena through vivid imagery and rhythmic structure, thus providing multiple ____42____ (dimension) to their work and inviting endless interpretation.
____43____ lasting power of this art form lies in its unique ability to connect specific moments with universal truths. This symbolic richness, ____44____ (spring) from the traditional Chinese culture, has allowed poetry to constantly renew its relevance across changing eras. Indeed, ____45____ (interpret) poets’ experiences, moder readers are expected to actively engage with these ancient verses (诗节), while also developing a personal connection to a cultural heritage passed down through generations.
【答案】36. which
37. had intended
38. automatically
39. tailored
40. patience
41. against
42. dimensions
43. The 44. springing
45. to interpret
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校将举办校园艺术节。请你给你的英国朋友Peter写信，邀请他参加这次艺术节并请他表演一个节目。信的内容包括：
1.演出地点、时间；
2.节目内容。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可以增加适当细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
How is everything going
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】参考范文：
Dear Peter,
How is everything going Here comes a piece of good news that the school art festival is drawing near.
The art festival is comprised of a series of various activities including a calligraphy contest, chorus competition, music performances and so on. Providing a chance for all students to show their talents and enjoy the charm of art, the art festival will be held next Friday, Dec 29th, in our school hall. I sincerely hope you can join us so that we can perform a duet or a dance together.
Your presence will surely bring us honor and precious memory. Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Every time my family makes special plans, they end up getting canceled due to some incidents. Every time that happens, my parents would tell us to look on the bright side and make the best of a bad situation. However, I never managed to do that until this spring.
On a sunny morning last month, my aunt Jen invited us to the annual outdoor spring celebration at her farm. Since my family hadn’t done anything different for ages, the whole family was very excited and everyone pulled his own weight to make sure everything goes as planned. In order to add more fun to this exciting trip, my little sister Indi and my little brother Tex even joined me to make an extra-special treat — cupcakes.
The picnic was intended to go from twelve to three. After double checking the car, my parents loaded books, games, picnic blanket, and a whole big pack of food into the car. The moment of our departure finally arrived as the clock struck 11. However, everything went wrong the instant we bravely drove off. First, we had to stop and wait for Tex to find his shoes. Next, as we were driving down the road, we had to go back to the house because my mom forgot her wallet. Then, about halfway to Aunt Jen’s house, we had to drive far out of our way to find a place for Indi to use the bathroom. After that, my parents decided it’d be quicker to take this one little side country road as a shortcut. But the shortcut ended up turning into a long cut! We drove forever on a winding road with wildflower field spreading endlessly out on both sides and the deep green pine trees going on and on within our sight. Spotting hundreds of birds flying in the sky, I was seized by a growing sense of desperation for I entirely had no idea when we could hit our destination.
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。
Just then, our car started making a strange noise.
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At first, we kids weren’t excited about the idea.
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【答案】参考范文：
Just then, our car started making a strange noise. Obviously, there was something wrong with it and we had to pull over and call roadside service. Dad comforted us and claimed that help would arrive soon. But help did not arrive soon at all. So frustrated was I that I felt the whole world crumbled with tears streaming down my cheeks. Then came my dad’s voice. “Look on the bright side,” said dad. Our car couldn’t have picked a prettier place to break down. Mom agreed, getting out the picnic blanket and suggested walking over to that gorgeous wildflower field and have our own springtime celebration.
At first, we kids weren’t excited about the idea. We carried stuff over to the field, dragged ourselves down, and grumbled. But as we started looking around, cool things started happening. Hundreds of butterflies were dancing on the boundless wildflower field, looking like a beautiful scroll spreading out just for us. With a whooshing sound, a flock of birds rose up out of the pine trees, and flew around and around in the most amazing wavelike patterns, right over our heads! Just right there, we enjoyed our hand-made special treats, which were so delicious! It ended up one of the most amazing picnics in my life.
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