福州一中 2025-2026 学年第一学期第二学段模块考试高三英语学科第
一学期期末试卷
(完卷 120 分钟 满分 150 分)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节(共 5 小题;每小题 1. 5 分，满分 7. 5 分)
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. Where are the speakers
A. At the man’s home. B. In a restaurant. C. In a fruit shop.
2 What does the man think of the book
A. It’s dramatic. B. It’s attractive. C. It’s predictable.
3. What will the man do
A. Get the computer ready. B. Take some chairs. C. Go to the cinema.
4. Why does Suzy make the phone call
A. To confirm an appointment.
B. To cancel an appointment.
C. To make an appointment.
5. What does the woman’s old house look like now
A. It has a new garage. B. It has a garden with trees. C. It has more parking space.
第二节(共 15 小题;每小题 1. 5 分，满分 22. 5 分)
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中
选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟;听完后，各
小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。
6. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. An advertisement. B. A movie. C. An actress.
7. What is the man’s opinion about Shelly Brown
A. She is thin. B. She is disappointing. C. She is outstanding.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
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8. How does Tom feel now
A. Relieved. B. Worried. C. Interested.
9. What has helped Danni’s mother
A. Jogging. B. Hard times. C. Her pet.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 13 题。
10. Why hasn’t David been to the sports center recently
A. He is too busy. B. He is too tired. C. He has a new hobby.
11. Where does David use his telescope
A. In Jimmy’s room. B. On the roof. C. In the garden.
12. What is the best way to stay warm according to David
A. Warm clothes. B. A thick blanket. C. A hot drink.
13. What can we learn about Winnie
A. She enjoys being at high places.
B. She is passionate about photography.
C. She changes her attitude to David’s new hobby.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。
14. Why does the woman go to New York today
A. To handle business. B. To visit a friend. C. To go shopping.
15. What kind of tickets will the woman buy
A. Weekly return ones. B. Single ones. C. First-class ones.
16. When will the woman land in Michigan
A. At 8 a. m. B. At 12 noon. C. At 6 p. m.
17. How much will the woman pay for the tickets
A. $400. B. $775. C. $800.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。
18. What do American graduate students expect from their future jobs
A. Large income. B. Rapid promotion. C. New challenges.
19. What is American graduate students’ life like
A. Difficult. B. Interesting. C. Boring.
20. What do we know about most American graduate students
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A. They give up studying before getting degrees.
B. They attach great importance to spending time on studies.
C. They don’t have to spend much on their school fees.
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
USA TODAY’s Best-selling Booklist
USA TODAY collects sales data from booksellers representing a variety of outlets: bookstore chains,
independent bookstores, mass sellers, and online retailers. Using that data, we determine the 150 top-selling titles
of the week. The top 150 are published online Wednesdays at 6 a. m. The rankings reflect sales from the previous
Monday through Sunday.
Fourth Wing by Yarros, RebeccaQ
“Suspenseful and with incredibly entertaining storytelling, the first in Yarros’ Empyrean series will delight
fans of romantic, adventure-filled fantasy. ” — Booklist, starred review.
“Fourth Wing will have your heart pounding from beginning to end... A fantasy like you’ve never read
before. ” — New York Times, bestselling author Jennifer L.
●Genre: Fantasy-Epic, Fantasy-Romantic
●Published: May 02, 2023
●Previous Rank: 1
Tom Lake by Patchett, Ann
In this beautiful and moving novel about family, love, and growing up, Ann Patchett once again proves herself
one of America’s finest writers.
“Ann Patchett leads us to a truth that feels like life rather than literature. ” — The Guardian
●Genre: Literary, Family Life-General, Coming of Age
●Published: August 1, 2023
●Previous Rank: 2
Safe and Sound by Stardust, Mercury
Don’t panic — Mercury Stardust, AKA, The Trans Handy Ma’ am is here to help! For too many people, the
simple act of contacting a repair person can feel like a game of chance. If you’ve ever felt panicked about opening
第 3页/共 24页
your home to strangers in order to fix a maintenance issue, this book is for you.
“An empowering guide that transforms home repair anxiety into confidence. ” — Publishers Weekly
●Genre: Maintenance & Repair, Reference
●Published: August 22, 2023
●Previous Rank: N/A
1. What does USA Today do to ensure the reliability of its bestselling booklist
A. Taking the readers’ reviews into account.
B. Laying emphasis on the books’ previous ranks.
C. Making the list based on the books’ monthly sales.
D. obtaining sales data from different distribution channels.
2. What do Fourth Wing and Tom Lake have in common
A. Both came out in the August of 2023.
B. Both are connected with the future of family life.
C. Both appeared in the previous rank of the Booklist.
D. Both writers are bestselling authors of New York Times.
3. Who is the book Safe and Sound probably intended for
A. Mental patients. B. Amateur DIYers.
C. Music enthusiasts. D. Game players.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. B
B
Linda Brown, a real estate agent, believes that when it comes to solving homelessness, it takes a village. She
spent nine years supporting homeless people in Springfield, Missouri, through a charitable organization called The
Gathering Tree, which welcomed people a few times each week during daylight hours, providing a safe and
welcoming place for them to take showers, socialize, or simply rest. But they had to close their doors for the night.
“One cold winter night, I watched as my friends walked off into the darkness to a wet, cold camp, while we went
home to a warm bed,” Linda said. “I realized I had to do something.”
She had an idea to create a village of tiny houses to make sure no one slept outside on her watch! Linda started
fundraising. She began by appealing to her fellow estate agents in the area before branching out into local
businesses.
Using these donations, Linda purchased a nearby abandoned area that already had the infrastructure in place.
By February 2019, they’d built 31 tiny homes for their Eden Village and found residents for each one. All the
residents must be good neighbors in order to stay in the village, and they certainly are! Linda was happy when she
learned that the village actually increased local property values rather than lowering them as some people had
feared.
The driving philosophy behind Eden Village is simple: housing is the foundation of recovery. “Witnessing the
struggles of the homeless in those unbearable environments was a turning point for me,” Linda said. “This led to
the concept of a tiny-home community, a place where the chronically disabled can live with dignity and self-worth.”
To this day, Linda firmly believes that there are a million reasons why someone can become homeless, but
each of them can be solved with love and community involvement.
4. What function does The Gathering Tree serve for the homeless
A. It provides them with daytime shelters. B. It raises money for housing projects.
C. It helps them find temporary camps. D. It builds tiny houses for them.
5. What were some local residents initially concerned about
A. A lack of tiny homes available. B. The cost of the construction.
C. The safety of the neighborhood. D. A drop in their house prices.
6. Which statement would Linda Brown most likely agree with
A. Financial aid should be prioritized for the homeless.
B. Housing is fundamental to solving homelessness.
C. Community support is secondary to government aid.
D. Self-reliance is key to regaining dignity.
7. Which of the following can best describe Linda
A. Generous and independent. B. Ambitious and intellectual.
C. Sympathetic and innovative. D. Brave and imaginative.
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. B 7. C
C
One of the top sources of added sugar in children’s diets in America is in their breakfast cereal (麦片). A study
published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine shows that advertising drives sales of high-sugar cereals
when it’s aimed directly at kids under 12 — but not when it targets adults.
In the study, researchers looked at all cereals purchased by 77,000 U. S. households over a nine-year period,
between 2008 and 2017. They also looked at Nielsen ratings data, which closely monitored all the ads that people
in a household saw — both children and adults. What they found was a strong relationship between how much
advertising was targeted to kids and how much sugary cereal that households with children bought. By contrast,
there was no link to increased purchases when ads targeted adults. And these extensive data also showed that
behaviors that were learned in childhood could track into adulthood, which could lead to poor health outcomes over
a lifetime.
The study is the first to directly compare the influence of food advertising exposure by children with that of
adults. The findings offer novel evidence of how food marketing turns children into the “ultimate weapon” in
influencing family spending because they consistently ask their parents to purchase, a concept known as “pester
power.”
The food industry launched the Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative, a voluntary effort to
police itself. The 21 participating food companies made a commitment to cut back on marketing unhealthy foods to
children under 12 — later revised to under 13. A new study conducted in 2024 showed that children’s exposure to
cereal ads on TV programming aimed at kids has dropped dramatically.
But Lindsey Smith Taillie, a food policy researcher at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, says
these voluntary efforts aren’t making a difference. Advertisements, like kids’ eyeballs, are moving online, making
it even harder to know what marketing children are being exposed to, Taillie notes.
8. What does the underlined phrase “pester power” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Parents’ unconditional love.
B. Children’s uncontrolled spending.
C. Parents’ growing consumption.
D. Children’s repeated purchase requests.
9. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. An expectation for further study.
B. An industry response to the issue.
C. A limitation of the research method.
D. A potential application of the findings.
10. What is Taillie’s attitude toward the voluntary efforts
A. Favorable. B. Tolerant. C. Unclear. D. Doubtful.
11. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Cereal Sales: The New Trend in Modern Diets.
B. How to Stop Your Kids from Eating Sugar.
C. CerealAds: The Hidden Threat to Kids’ Health.
D. The History of Cereal Industry in America.
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. D 11. C
D
A new study suggests that the prospect of a difficult mental task can be as unattractive as physical pain, such
as having a hot object held on your skin. When given a choice between the two, one might assume people would
always pick the harmless mental task over the harmful physical one. “So your first thought would be why you
would ever choose pain,” said lead author Todd Vogel. However, the study’s findings are truly jaw-dropping.
For their experiment, researchers first tested their participants’ individual pain thresholds (疼痛阈值) using a
device which heats up to a set temperature. Participants rated how much pain they experienced at different
temperatures, from 0 (no pain) to 100 (very intense pain).
The participants then performed a memory task called the n-back. During the task, participants see a series of
letters pop up on a screen. As each letter appears, they are asked to confirm whether the on-screen letter matches
one that appeared earlier in the sequence; for example, in a “two-back” task, the participants are required to recall
the letter that appeared two positions earlier. The farther back they’re asked to remember, the more challenging the
task becomes.
The new study included five levels of the n-back, as well as five levels of pain. These n-back and pain levels
were combined in various pairings throughout the study, giving participants the choice to choose one or the other
each round.
“If you have the option between the highest pain option and the lowest effort option, we expected people to
choose the effort,” Vogel noted. “And we also expected the opposite to probably be true. ” But between those two
extremes, where the pain and effort levels were more evenly matched, what would happen then
The result showed only one out of 39 participants in the study chose to perform the memory task every time,
and for all the others, pain was the more appealing option.
“In addition to doing the hard work during a task, you’re experiencing the expectation that you might make a
mistake,” Vogel said. “When we avoid mental effort, there’s a question as to how much of that avoidance can be
blamed on the anxiety over getting something wrong.” This was what they would further figure out.
12. How does the author present the topic in paragraph 1
A. By analyzing a common belief.
B. By introducing a surprising fact.
C. By illustrating a painful experience.
D. By describing the process of a study.
13. What makes the memory task more difficult for participants
A. The number of letters on the screen.
B. The time allowed to recall the sequence.
C. The positional gap between matching letters.
D. The speed at which letters pop up.
14. Why were different pairings of pain and effort provided
A. To confirm the choice in extreme cases.
B. To check the pain thresholds.
C. To identify the participants’ limits.
D. To compare choices at similar levels.
15. What will the researchers probably focus on in their next study
A. The ways to avoid mental effort.
B. The influence of anxiety on choices.
C. The importance of making no mistakes.
D. The connection between pain and memory.
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. B
第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2. 5 分，满分 12. 5 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
It’s no secret that reading good news feels a lot better than reading bad news. Like, would you rather bite into
a lemon, or sip on a fresh glass of lemonade
___16___The world is full of problems and conflicts and we need to stay informed and alert (警觉的) to what’
s going on around us. While reading traditional, more negative news is important, consuming good news is also
part of staying informed. ____17____ And it also brings meaningful benefits, like reduced stress and anxiety,
higher rates of engagement, community building skills, and inspiration for creating a better world. Plus, knowing
what to look for in the good news landscape is a key part of improving our media literacy skills and being
thoughtful news consumers.
In fact, good news, known as solutions journalism, is becoming more popular, as publishers and news stations
discover the benefits of sharing positive stories. Good Good Good is one of them. ____18____ A team of reporters
and editors there work daily to deliver stories that make readers feel hopeful and equipped to do more good with
possible solutions.
“If it bleeds, it leads.” has long been a saying used in the media to describe how news stories about violence,
death and destruction draw readers’ attention. ____19____ The thing is, however, there’s also good stuff out
there — the delightful and kind parts of humanity. “Beautiful stories are happening worldwide. ____20____When
you do find them, the world can suddenly feel like a very different place. Good news is a vital part of how we learn
about the world and solving the world’s problems.” Hervey, one of Good Good Good’s editors said.
A. Share good news with people around you.
B. It’s just that we don’t hear as much about them.
C. But the “bad news” has its place in the world.
D. It provides a more balanced view of the world.
E. And so, negative news stories are everywhere on news media.
F. Heartwarming stories make you cry and feel good.
G. The news media company is devoted to providing good news intentionally.
【答案】16. C 17. D 18. G 19. E 20. B
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 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
As an actress, the question I am most often asked is:“What do you really do for UNICEF ” My task is to
inform, and to create ____21____ of children’s needs.
There remains a critical need to ____22____ children suffering from malnutrition and disease. One does not
need special training to recognize the ____23____ of severe vitamin A deficiency — a condition that leads to
blindness and often death. Annually, countless children in developing regions are ____24____. Thus, I travel not
merely to raise money, but to tear down a dangerous ____25____: the belief that helping is difficult. In reality, for
just 84 cents a year — the ____26____ of two vitamin A capsules — a child’s sight can be preserved.
My previous experiences ____27____ me to UNICEF. As a child who received its lifesaving support in
postwar Europe, I was once faced with extreme poverty, a reality ____28____ in many communities today. Poverty,
which is a ____29____ crisis, lies at the root of this ____30____. It spreads quietly in remote villages and
____31____ communities. Across more than 100 countries, UNICEF witnesses its severe impact ____32____ a
child.
If we are meant to “love thy (your) neighbour as thyself”, then we should ____33____ these children as our
own for they are our most vital resource. They are too ____34____ to wait for an economic crisis to pass. The
moment is now. Every child ____35____ health, tenderness, and a future filled with promise.
21. A. awareness B. intention C. phenomenon D. opinion
22. A. make up for B. wait for C. speak up for D. long for
23. A. cause B. result C. cure D. theory
24. A. saved B. affected C. abandoned D. checked
25. A. myth B. cycle C. rule D. record
26. A. value B. amount C. price D. package
27. A. tied B. compared C. limited D. dragged
28. A. shaped B. absorbed C. eliminated D. mirrored
29. A. sudden B. visible C. silent D. urgent
30. A. beginning B. bias C. suffering D. sacrifice
31. A. confused B. ignored C. recovered D. stuffed
32. A. in the eyes of B. at the risk of C. as a result of D. on behalf of
33. A. protect B. teach C. acknowledge D. treat
34. A. sensitive B. cautious C. weak D. critical
35. A. deserves B. ensures C. enjoys D. guarantees
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. C 30. C
31. B 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. A
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。
The need for speed is so deeply rooted in modern society that we often forget to press pause and think about
the things that get ____36____ (good) with time: antiques, aged wine, long-term relationships and expertise over
the years.
Peking Opera is a slow process too. An often-repeated saying goes as follows: Three minutes on stage, 10
years ____37____ stage. It’s meant as a nod to its demanding nature and a reminder of its high standards that
ensure that any performance ____38____ (do) the way the forefathers wanted it.
Peking Opera is ____39____ (demand) because of the extensive list of skills it requires. A performer is an
actor, singer, dancer, acrobat, mime and martial artist all rolled into one. They’re also expected ____40____ (apply)
delicate make-up, put on heavy costumes and, ____41____ (depend) on their character, perform on stage in 15cm
platform shoes.
There is so much to take in ____42____ disciples (学徒) usually start their career as young children, spending
years conditioning their bodies and minds for the stage.
So what chance does ____43____ theatre beginner with little patience and zero flexibility like me stand
against Peking Opera Do I have ____44____ it takes to put on a successful show There’s only one way to find
out: I’m rolling up my sleeves and training under the _____45_____ (guide) of senior stage masters in the field.
【答案】36. better
37. off 38. is done
39. demanding
40. to apply
41. depending
42. that 43. a
44. what 45. guidance
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节(满分 15 分)
46. 你是学校排球队长，即将结束在国外中学的交流访问，你将代表球队在答谢宴会上致辞。请准备一篇答
谢辞，内容包括：
1. 感谢接待；2. 你们的收获； 3. 表达祝愿。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为 80 左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear friends,
Good evening! I am more than delighted to deliver a thank-you speech here.
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【答案】Dear friends,
Good evening! I am more than delighted to deliver a thank-you speech here.
During our time here, we’ve learned a lot about volleyball techniques and strategies, but what’s really touched
our hearts are the unforgettable moments we’ve shared together — the friendly match we played under the stars,
the exciting team-building exercises that bonded us like families, and the impressive culture tour that brought us
closer to your heritage.
As we say goodbye and start our journey home, we’d like to thank you again, from the bottom of our heart. May
our shared love for volleyball witness many more years of our exchange and growth. Until we meet again, we wish
you all the best.
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。
Sandy and Jane came to see the jobo tree on the hilltop again. Jobos were their favorite fruit but the tree
belonged to a lady who lived in the house by the hill. They heard she was difficult, but that sometimes she would
give fruit in return for an errand(差使)
The girls finally gathered their courage to knock on her door. An elderly woman with a fierce look answered,
staring down at the girls. “We heard …”said Sandy, her voice shaky, “that you give jobos in payment for running
an errand.”
The lady raised one eyebrow, then went into the kitchen and took two baskets. She pushed them into the girls’
hands.“Go fill these with jobos, and come right back.”
The girls raced up the hill to the tree and filled the baskets with the ripest jobos. Back at the house, the lady
filled a bag with rice and handed it to Sandy. “Take this bag and one basket of jobos to the Brown family. And ask
them for the payment,” the lady added with a tight smile.“If you return without the payment, you won’t get the
fruit.”
The girls struggled all the way with the bag and the basket. When they were there, Mrs. Brown answered the
door. Inside on the floor were three little children, each painting something on papers.
Mr. Brown was lying sick in bed.Times were hard.
The girls handed her the food.“This is from the lady with the jobo tree, ” said Sandy.
“She asked for the payment, too.”Jane said awkwardly.
“The payment! The payment!” The children repeated, waving the paper in their hands happily.
Sandy and Jane looked at each other strangely. With a smile, Mrs. Brown handed Sandy a large sealed(密封的)
envelope so full that it was almost starting to break open. The girls said goodbye and left quickly. “I wonder,”
Sandy murmured, “whether Mrs. Brown can afford to pay for that food.”
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。
Worried, the two girls discussed what was in the envelope as they walked back.
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The lady opened the envelope, took out a pile of papers, and smiled.
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【答案】One possible version:
Worried the two girls discussed what was in the envelope as they walked back. Tapping her chin, Sandy
murmured, “If it’s money, that’s a great deal! If it’s not, what could it be ” Jane, lost in thought, didn’t reply at
once. She placed her palms on envelope, reflected on the family and suddenly she claimed, “Paintings! It must be
the girls’ paintings! After she explained to Sandy, they arrived at the old lady’s. Awkwardly, Jane handed the lady
the envelope with trembling hands.
The lady opened the envelope, took out a pile of papers and smiled. On the papers were colorful drawings
from the children. At this scene, Sandy and Jane looked at each other and smiled. Then, the girls gained their
payment- a full basket of ripe jobos. For them, it turned out that their errand not only gained them their favorite
fruit, but also a sweet taste of getting payment by their hard work. When they took a bite, the juice was as sweet as
the feeling inside their heart.福州一中 2025-2026 学年第一学期第二学段模块考试高三英语学科第
一学期期末试卷
(完卷 120 分钟 满分 150 分)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节(共 5 小题;每小题 1. 5 分，满分 7. 5 分)
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. Where are the speakers
A. At the man’s home. B. In a restaurant. C. In a fruit shop.
2 What does the man think of the book
A. It’s dramatic. B. It’s attractive. C. It’s predictable.
3. What will the man do
A. Get the computer ready. B. Take some chairs. C. Go to the cinema.
4. Why does Suzy make the phone call
A. To confirm an appointment.
B. To cancel an appointment.
C. To make an appointment.
5. What does the woman’s old house look like now
A. It has a new garage. B. It has a garden with trees. C. It has more parking space.
第二节(共 15 小题;每小题 1. 5 分，满分 22. 5 分)
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中
选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟;听完后，各
小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。
6. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. An advertisement. B. A movie. C. An actress.
7. What is the man’s opinion about Shelly Brown
A. She is thin. B. She is disappointing. C. She is outstanding.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8. How does Tom feel now
A. Relieved. B. Worried. C. Interested.
9. What has helped Danni’s mother
A. Jogging. B. Hard times. C. Her pet.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 13 题。
10. Why hasn’t David been to the sports center recently
A. He is too busy. B. He is too tired. C. He has a new hobby.
11. Where does David use his telescope
A. In Jimmy’s room. B. On the roof. C. In the garden.
12. What is the best way to stay warm according to David
A. Warm clothes. B. A thick blanket. C. A hot drink.
13. What can we learn about Winnie
A. She enjoys being at high places.
B. She is passionate about photography.
C. She changes her attitude to David’s new hobby.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。
14. Why does the woman go to New York today
A. To handle business. B. To visit a friend. C. To go shopping.
15. What kind of tickets will the woman buy
A. Weekly return ones. B. Single ones. C. First-class ones.
16. When will the woman land in Michigan
A. At 8 a. m. B. At 12 noon. C. At 6 p. m.
17. How much will the woman pay for the tickets
A. $400. B. $775. C. $800.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。
18. What do American graduate students expect from their future jobs
A. Large income. B. Rapid promotion. C. New challenges.
19. What is American graduate students’ life like
A. Difficult. B. Interesting. C. Boring.
20. What do we know about most American graduate students
A. They give up studying before getting degrees.
B. They attach great importance to spending time on studies.
C. They don’t have to spend much on their school fees.
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
USA TODAY’s Best-selling Booklist
USA TODAY collects sales data from booksellers representing a variety of outlets: bookstore chains,
independent bookstores, mass sellers, and online retailers. Using that data, we determine the 150 top-selling titles
of the week. The top 150 are published online Wednesdays at 6 a. m. The rankings reflect sales from the previous
Monday through Sunday.
Fourth Wing by Yarros, RebeccaQ
“Suspenseful and with incredibly entertaining storytelling, the first in Yarros’ Empyrean series will delight
fans of romantic, adventure-filled fantasy. ” — Booklist, starred review.
“Fourth Wing will have your heart pounding from beginning to end... A fantasy like you’ve never read
before. ” — New York Times, bestselling author Jennifer L.
●Genre: Fantasy-Epic, Fantasy-Romantic
●Published: May 02, 2023
●Previous Rank: 1
Tom Lake by Patchett, Ann
In this beautiful and moving novel about family, love, and growing up, Ann Patchett once again proves herself
one of America’s finest writers.
“Ann Patchett leads us to a truth that feels like life rather than literature. ” — The Guardian
●Genre: Literary, Family Life-General, Coming of Age
●Published: August 1, 2023
●Previous Rank: 2
Safe and Sound by Stardust, Mercury
Don’t panic — Mercury Stardust, AKA, The Trans Handy Ma’ am is here to help! For too many people, the
simple act of contacting a repair person can feel like a game of chance. If you’ve ever felt panicked about opening
your home to strangers in order to fix a maintenance issue, this book is for you.
“An empowering guide that transforms home repair anxiety into confidence. ” — Publishers Weekly
●Genre: Maintenance & Repair, Reference
●Published: August 22, 2023
●Previous Rank: N/A
1. What does USA Today do to ensure the reliability of its bestselling booklist
A. Taking the readers’ reviews into account.
B. Laying emphasis on the books’ previous ranks.
C. Making the list based on the books’ monthly sales.
D. obtaining sales data from different distribution channels.
2. What do Fourth Wing and Tom Lake have in common
A. Both came out in the August of 2023.
B. Both are connected with the future of family life.
C. Both appeared in the previous rank of the Booklist.
D. Both writers are bestselling authors of New York Times.
3. Who is the book Safe and Sound probably intended for
A. Mental patients. B. Amateur DIYers.
C. Music enthusiasts. D. Game players.
B
Linda Brown, a real estate agent, believes that when it comes to solving homelessness, it takes a village. She
spent nine years supporting homeless people in Springfield, Missouri, through a charitable organization called The
Gathering Tree, which welcomed people a few times each week during daylight hours, providing a safe and
welcoming place for them to take showers, socialize, or simply rest. But they had to close their doors for the night.
“One cold winter night, I watched as my friends walked off into the darkness to a wet, cold camp, while we went
home to a warm bed,” Linda said. “I realized I had to do something.”
She had an idea to create a village of tiny houses to make sure no one slept outside on her watch! Linda started
fundraising. She began by appealing to her fellow estate agents in the area before branching out into local
businesses.
Using these donations, Linda purchased a nearby abandoned area that already had the infrastructure in place.
By February 2019, they’d built 31 tiny homes for their Eden Village and found residents for each one. All the
residents must be good neighbors in order to stay in the village, and they certainly are! Linda was happy when she
learned that the village actually increased local property values rather than lowering them as some people had
feared.
The driving philosophy behind Eden Village is simple: housing is the foundation of recovery. “Witnessing the
struggles of the homeless in those unbearable environments was a turning point for me,” Linda said. “This led to
the concept of a tiny-home community, a place where the chronically disabled can live with dignity and self-worth.”
To this day, Linda firmly believes that there are a million reasons why someone can become homeless, but
each of them can be solved with love and community involvement.
4. What function does The Gathering Tree serve for the homeless
A. It provides them with daytime shelters. B. It raises money for housing projects.
C. It helps them find temporary camps. D. It builds tiny houses for them.
5. What were some local residents initially concerned about
A. A lack of tiny homes available. B. The cost of the construction.
C. The safety of the neighborhood. D. A drop in their house prices.
6. Which statement would Linda Brown most likely agree with
A. Financial aid should be prioritized for the homeless.
B. Housing is fundamental to solving homelessness.
C. Community support is secondary to government aid.
D. Self-reliance is key to regaining dignity.
7. Which of the following can best describe Linda
A. Generous and independent. B. Ambitious and intellectual.
C. Sympathetic and innovative. D. Brave and imaginative.
C
One of the top sources of added sugar in children’s diets in America is in their breakfast cereal (麦片). A study
published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine shows that advertising drives sales of high-sugar cereals
when it’s aimed directly at kids under 12 — but not when it targets adults.
In the study, researchers looked at all cereals purchased by 77,000 U. S. households over a nine-year period,
between 2008 and 2017. They also looked at Nielsen ratings data, which closely monitored all the ads that people
in a household saw — both children and adults. What they found was a strong relationship between how much
advertising was targeted to kids and how much sugary cereal that households with children bought. By contrast,
there was no link to increased purchases when ads targeted adults. And these extensive data also showed that
behaviors that were learned in childhood could track into adulthood, which could lead to poor health outcomes over
a lifetime.
The study is the first to directly compare the influence of food advertising exposure by children with that of
adults. The findings offer novel evidence of how food marketing turns children into the “ultimate weapon” in
influencing family spending because they consistently ask their parents to purchase, a concept known as “pester
power.”
The food industry launched the Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative, a voluntary effort to
police itself. The 21 participating food companies made a commitment to cut back on marketing unhealthy foods to
children under 12 — later revised to under 13. A new study conducted in 2024 showed that children’s exposure to
cereal ads on TV programming aimed at kids has dropped dramatically.
But Lindsey Smith Taillie, a food policy researcher at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, says
these voluntary efforts aren’t making a difference. Advertisements, like kids’ eyeballs, are moving online, making
it even harder to know what marketing children are being exposed to, Taillie notes.
8. What does the underlined phrase “pester power” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Parents’ unconditional love.
B. Children’s uncontrolled spending.
C. Parents’ growing consumption.
D. Children’s repeated purchase requests.
9. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. An expectation for further study.
B. An industry response to the issue.
C. A limitation of the research method.
D. A potential application of the findings.
10. What is Taillie’s attitude toward the voluntary efforts
A. Favorable. B. Tolerant. C. Unclear. D. Doubtful.
11. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Cereal Sales: The New Trend in Modern Diets.
B. How to Stop Your Kids from Eating Sugar.
C. CerealAds: The Hidden Threat to Kids’ Health.
D. The History of Cereal Industry in America.
D
A new study suggests that the prospect of a difficult mental task can be as unattractive as physical pain, such
as having a hot object held on your skin. When given a choice between the two, one might assume people would
always pick the harmless mental task over the harmful physical one. “So your first thought would be why you
would ever choose pain,” said lead author Todd Vogel. However, the study’s findings are truly jaw-dropping.
For their experiment, researchers first tested their participants’ individual pain thresholds (疼痛阈值) using a
device which heats up to a set temperature. Participants rated how much pain they experienced at different
temperatures, from 0 (no pain) to 100 (very intense pain).
The participants then performed a memory task called the n-back. During the task, participants see a series of
letters pop up on a screen. As each letter appears, they are asked to confirm whether the on-screen letter matches
one that appeared earlier in the sequence; for example, in a “two-back” task, the participants are required to recall
the letter that appeared two positions earlier. The farther back they’re asked to remember, the more challenging the
task becomes.
The new study included five levels of the n-back, as well as five levels of pain. These n-back and pain levels
were combined in various pairings throughout the study, giving participants the choice to choose one or the other
each round.
“If you have the option between the highest pain option and the lowest effort option, we expected people to
choose the effort,” Vogel noted. “And we also expected the opposite to probably be true. ” But between those two
extremes, where the pain and effort levels were more evenly matched, what would happen then
The result showed only one out of 39 participants in the study chose to perform the memory task every time,
and for all the others, pain was the more appealing option.
“In addition to doing the hard work during a task, you’re experiencing the expectation that you might make a
mistake,” Vogel said. “When we avoid mental effort, there’s a question as to how much of that avoidance can be
blamed on the anxiety over getting something wrong.” This was what they would further figure out.
12. How does the author present the topic in paragraph 1
A. By analyzing a common belief.
B. By introducing a surprising fact.
C. By illustrating a painful experience.
D. By describing the process of a study.
13. What makes the memory task more difficult for participants
A. The number of letters on the screen.
B. The time allowed to recall the sequence.
C. The positional gap between matching letters.
D. The speed at which letters pop up.
14. Why were different pairings of pain and effort provided
A. To confirm the choice in extreme cases.
B. To check the pain thresholds.
C. To identify the participants’ limits.
D. To compare choices at similar levels.
15. What will the researchers probably focus on in their next study
A. The ways to avoid mental effort.
B. The influence of anxiety on choices.
C. The importance of making no mistakes.
D. The connection between pain and memory.
第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2. 5 分，满分 12. 5 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
It’s no secret that reading good news feels a lot better than reading bad news. Like, would you rather bite into
a lemon, or sip on a fresh glass of lemonade
___16___The world is full of problems and conflicts and we need to stay informed and alert (警觉的) to what’
s going on around us. While reading traditional, more negative news is important, consuming good news is also
part of staying informed. ____17____ And it also brings meaningful benefits, like reduced stress and anxiety,
higher rates of engagement, community building skills, and inspiration for creating a better world. Plus, knowing
what to look for in the good news landscape is a key part of improving our media literacy skills and being
thoughtful news consumers.
In fact, good news, known as solutions journalism, is becoming more popular, as publishers and news stations
discover the benefits of sharing positive stories. Good Good Good is one of them. ____18____ A team of reporters
and editors there work daily to deliver stories that make readers feel hopeful and equipped to do more good with
possible solutions.
“If it bleeds, it leads.” has long been a saying used in the media to describe how news stories about violence,
death and destruction draw readers’ attention. ____19____ The thing is, however, there’s also good stuff out
there — the delightful and kind parts of humanity. “Beautiful stories are happening worldwide. ____20____When
you do find them, the world can suddenly feel like a very different place. Good news is a vital part of how we learn
about the world and solving the world’s problems.” Hervey, one of Good Good Good’s editors said.
A. Share good news with people around you.
B. It’s just that we don’t hear as much about them.
C. But the “bad news” has its place in the world.
D. It provides a more balanced view of the world.
E. And so, negative news stories are everywhere on news media.
F. Heartwarming stories make you cry and feel good.
G. The news media company is devoted to providing good news intentionally.
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 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
As an actress, the question I am most often asked is:“What do you really do for UNICEF ” My task is to
inform, and to create ____21____ of children’s needs.
There remains a critical need to ____22____ children suffering from malnutrition and disease. One does not
need special training to recognize the ____23____ of severe vitamin A deficiency — a condition that leads to
blindness and often death. Annually, countless children in developing regions are ____24____. Thus, I travel not
merely to raise money, but to tear down a dangerous ____25____: the belief that helping is difficult. In reality, for
just 84 cents a year — the ____26____ of two vitamin A capsules — a child’s sight can be preserved.
My previous experiences ____27____ me to UNICEF. As a child who received its lifesaving support in
postwar Europe, I was once faced with extreme poverty, a reality ____28____ in many communities today. Poverty,
which is a ____29____ crisis, lies at the root of this ____30____. It spreads quietly in remote villages and
____31____ communities. Across more than 100 countries, UNICEF witnesses its severe impact ____32____ a
child.
If we are meant to “love thy (your) neighbour as thyself”, then we should ____33____ these children as our
own for they are our most vital resource. They are too ____34____ to wait for an economic crisis to pass. The
moment is now. Every child ____35____ health, tenderness, and a future filled with promise.
21. A. awareness B. intention C. phenomenon D. opinion
22. A. make up for B. wait for C. speak up for D. long for
23. A. cause B. result C. cure D. theory
24. A. saved B. affected C. abandoned D. checked
25. A. myth B. cycle C. rule D. record
26. A. value B. amount C. price D. package
27. A. tied B. compared C. limited D. dragged
28. A. shaped B. absorbed C. eliminated D. mirrored
29. A. sudden B. visible C. silent D. urgent
30. A. beginning B. bias C. suffering D. sacrifice
31. A. confused B. ignored C. recovered D. stuffed
32. A. in the eyes of B. at the risk of C. as a result of D. on behalf of
33. A. protect B. teach C. acknowledge D. treat
34. A. sensitive B. cautious C. weak D. critical
35. A. deserves B. ensures C. enjoys D. guarantees
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。
The need for speed is so deeply rooted in modern society that we often forget to press pause and think about
the things that get ____36____ (good) with time: antiques, aged wine, long-term relationships and expertise over
the years.
Peking Opera is a slow process too. An often-repeated saying goes as follows: Three minutes on stage, 10
years ____37____ stage. It’s meant as a nod to its demanding nature and a reminder of its high standards that
ensure that any performance ____38____ (do) the way the forefathers wanted it.
Peking Opera is ____39____ (demand) because of the extensive list of skills it requires. A performer is an
actor, singer, dancer, acrobat, mime and martial artist all rolled into one. They’re also expected ____40____ (apply)
delicate make-up, put on heavy costumes and, ____41____ (depend) on their character, perform on stage in 15cm
platform shoes.
There is so much to take in ____42____ disciples (学徒) usually start their career as young children, spending
years conditioning their bodies and minds for the stage.
So what chance does ____43____ theatre beginner with little patience and zero flexibility like me stand
against Peking Opera Do I have ____44____ it takes to put on a successful show There’s only one way to find
out: I’m rolling up my sleeves and training under the _____45_____ (guide) of senior stage masters in the field.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节(满分 15 分)
46. 你是学校排球队长，即将结束在国外中学的交流访问，你将代表球队在答谢宴会上致辞。请准备一篇答
谢辞，内容包括：
1. 感谢接待；2. 你们的收获； 3. 表达祝愿。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为 80 左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear friends,
Good evening! I am more than delighted to deliver a thank-you speech here.
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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。
Sandy and Jane came to see the jobo tree on the hilltop again. Jobos were their favorite fruit but the tree
belonged to a lady who lived in the house by the hill. They heard she was difficult, but that sometimes she would
give fruit in return for an errand(差使)
The girls finally gathered their courage to knock on her door. An elderly woman with a fierce look answered,
staring down at the girls. “We heard …”said Sandy, her voice shaky, “that you give jobos in payment for running
an errand.”
The lady raised one eyebrow, then went into the kitchen and took two baskets. She pushed them into the girls’
hands.“Go fill these with jobos, and come right back.”
The girls raced up the hill to the tree and filled the baskets with the ripest jobos. Back at the house, the lady
filled a bag with rice and handed it to Sandy. “Take this bag and one basket of jobos to the Brown family. And ask
them for the payment,” the lady added with a tight smile.“If you return without the payment, you won’t get the
fruit.”
The girls struggled all the way with the bag and the basket. When they were there, Mrs. Brown answered the
door. Inside on the floor were three little children, each painting something on papers.
Mr. Brown was lying sick in bed.Times were hard.
The girls handed her the food.“This is from the lady with the jobo tree, ” said Sandy.
“She asked for the payment, too.”Jane said awkwardly.
“The payment! The payment!” The children repeated, waving the paper in their hands happily.
Sandy and Jane looked at each other strangely. With a smile, Mrs. Brown handed Sandy a large sealed(密封的)
envelope so full that it was almost starting to break open. The girls said goodbye and left quickly. “I wonder,”
Sandy murmured, “whether Mrs. Brown can afford to pay for that food.”
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。
Worried, the two girls discussed what was in the envelope as they walked back.
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The lady opened the envelope, took out a pile of papers, and smiled.
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