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广西壮族自治区崇左市2025-2026学年高一上学期1月期末英语试题
第一部分 听力（略）
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
Four Amazing European Heritage Destinations
Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex, Germany
Zollverein was the world’s largest and most modern coal-mining (煤矿业的) facility (设施) and a leading example of the development of heavy industry in Europe. With its Bauhaus-influenced design, the mine is a great success of modern industrial architecture and a centre for modern art and e to explore Zollverein — a living museum of mining history and industrial architecture.
Tokaj Wine Region, Hungary
The Tokaj Wine Region is home to some of Hungary’s most beloved varieties of wine. It was listed as a World Heritage Site in 2002. Its wine-making history dates back over a thousand years. Visit the wineries, explore the underground cellars and meet the unbelievable winemakers that are caretakers of some of Europe’s oldest wine- making traditions.
Wieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines, Poland
The Wieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines transport you to a mysterious world of salt under the earth’s surface. There are hundreds of kilometres of galleries (展览馆) with works of art and statues (雕像) carved in salt, making for an amazing journey into the past. Take a journey through the beautiful underground views that miners built for themselves and discover its exciting history.
Nord- Pas de Calais Mining Basin, France
Located in the north of France, the Nord-Pas de Calais Mining Basin is a special place with a lot of culture, covering around 4,000 hectares and is full of technical and architectural treasures resulting from three centuries of coal mining. By walking in the miners’ footsteps down the shafts and hearing their stories first-hand, you can begin to understand the life and conditions of the workers. Learn about the history of the industrial revolution and how the technology and innovations developed here helped change Europe.
1. What is Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex known for besides mining
A. Modern art and culture. B. Statues carved in salt.
C. Coal mining technology. D. Ancient wine- making traditions.
2. What can visitors do in Nord- Pas de Calais Mining Basin
A. Explore underground salt galleries. B. Hear miners’ stories directly.
C. Admire Bauhaus- style buildings. D. Visit the world’s largest coal- mining facility.
3. Where is the text most probably from
A. A travel guidebook. B. A history textbook.
C. A science magazine. D. A fashion website.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. A
B
Rachel Petersen, an Australian mom, was surprised by two photos from the past and present, because the two people in the photos looked so similar that it felt like almost being a magic moment.
One day, Rachel posted a picture online, showing a black-and-white photo of her great-grandmother, Hilary Sumpton, whom the family lovingly called “Memar”. Memar had passed away when Rachel was just 9 years old, but Rachel still had lively memories of her. The next slide in the post showed a picture of Rachel’s young daughter, Nyah. The resemblance (相像) between Nyah and Memar was striking, even though they were generations apart.
Rachel’s grandmother, Linda March, was the first to notice the similarity when Nyah turned two. While having tea one morning, Linda took out an old photo of Memar, and everyone immediately saw the resemblance. “They are complete opposites, so it was crazy to see Nyah twinning with my great-grandmother,” Rachel said.
This discovery brought back warm memories of her great-grandmother’s home in Merewether, New South Wales. Rachel remembered a large tree in the yard, and a winding path that felt like an adventure to her as a child. “On Wednesdays, Memar would come over for dinner, and we’d play together,” Rachel shared. She also remembered how Memar loved showing her jewelry (首饰), and Rachel was fortunate to inherit (继承) some pieces after Memar passed away.
Rachel’s post drew 1.4 million views. Many online users were amazed by the resemblance between Nyah and Memar. Some commented, “It’s unbelievable how genetics work,” while others noted how special it was for Rachel to see her daughter reflect her great-grandmother’s features.
For Rachel, this experience felt surreal but special. “It still blows my mind,” she said, reflecting on the fact that millions of people had seen her beloved Memar and her daughter, Nyah, side by side.
4. How did Rachel probably feel about the two photos
A. Disappointed. B. Fortunate. C. Surprised. D. Proud.
5. What do the two photos reflect about Nyah
A. She looks a little crazy. B. She is unaware of her strengths.
C. She looks exactly like her twin sister. D. She has a similar look to Memar.
6. How did the discovery mentioned in the text affect Rachel
A. It allowed her to become famous online. B. It reminded her of her childhood memories.
C. It made her pass her jewelry to her daughter. D. It enabled her to form the habit of taking photos.
7. What can we learn about Rachel
A. She has mixed feelings about her family. B. She spends too much time surfing the Internet.
C. She misses her great-grandmother deeply. D. She is a determined and warm-hearted mother.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. C
C
For a long time, scientists were unsure about when and where cats were domesticated (驯养). New research now shows that the time of cats becoming pets is much later than people once believed.
Researchers studied DNA from many ancient cat bones found in Europe and Türkiye. These cats lived as early as 6,000 years ago. At first, scientists thought they were early house cats. However, the DNA shows that they were actually wildcats, not truly domesticated ones. According to the new study, real domesticated cats did not leave Africa until about 2,000 years ago.
This discovery changes earlier ideas. In the past, many scientists believed that cats were first domesticated in ancient Egypt around 4,000 to 5,000 years ago. Cats were respected there and often appeared in art and stories. Later, a cat buried (埋葬) with a human in Cyprus suggested an even earlier start. Other studies also believed cats followed farmers into Europe because mice and rats were attracted to stored grain.
However, those earlier studies used only mitochondrial DNA, which is passed down from the mother. This gave an incomplete picture. In the new research, scientists examined full DNA from 87 ancient cats. They found that cats in Europe before about 200 BCE were still wildcats.
Some European wildcats carried genes from African wildcats. This does not mean they were pets. Instead, it suggests that different wildcat groups mixed naturally long before domestication began.
The study suggests that domesticated cats reached Europe much later. Places like Sardinia may have been important stops. Around 2,000 years ago, both African wildcats and house cats appeared there.
Scientists believe the Romans may have helped spread cats across Europe by ship. Other ancient groups, such as the Phoenician, may also have played a role. Over time, these movements helped cats become one of the most popular pets in the world today.
8. What does the new research show about cats living in Europe 6,000 years ago
A. They came from Africa. B. They were early house pets.
C. They lived with farmers. D. They were still wild animals.
9. What do we know about the new research
A. It focuses on cat behavior. B. It did a survey about local wildlife.
C. It furthers our understanding of cats. D. It mainly studies modern pets.
10. What do the scientists intend to explain in the last paragraph
A. Why domesticated cats became popular. B. How the Romans domesticated wildcats.
C. When humans started to raise cats at home. D. How domesticated cats spread worldwide.
11. Which is the best title for the text
A. Humans and Wild Animals B. A New Timeline of Cat Domestication
C. Wildcats in Ancient Europe D. The Rise and Fall of Modern Animals
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. D 11. B
D
Clouds play an important role in determining the current and future temperature and global warming rate of the Earth. They cool the Earth by reflecting (反射) sunlight and warm the planet by holding heat in the atmosphere and stopping it from escaping to space.
So, clouds and how they are changing with global warming are the leading source of uncertainty in researchers’ ability to predict (预测) future climate. Earth system models (ESMs) are the best tool to predict the state of the Earth in the future.
However, there is still a problem. Errors in the energy balance of ESMs can be traced to the time of day they predict clouds, according to a group of University of Wyoming (UW)researchers.
“In a paper, we show that in ESMs, there are errors in the timing of simulated (模拟的) cloud, which could have a momentous influence on the cooling effect of clouds on the Earth’s surface,” says Travis Aerenson, a scientist in the UW Department of Atmospheric Science. “Finally, however, the total error in the cooling effect of clouds in ESMs is small, so the current effect is not large.”
Aerenson, the paper’s lead author, explained that although the total cooling effect of clouds in the models seems close to reality, this is partly because of different errors canceling each other out. As a result, the models may give correct results, but for the wrong physical reasons. However, satellite data (数据) and a new model developed by the research team showed that errors in cloud timing can explain almost half of the mistakes in how models estimate cloud cooling.
These cloud errors increase uncertainty in predictions about how fast the Earth will warm in the future. However, they do not change the main fact that the Earth is getting warmer. The study also suggests new ideas for reducing climate change, such as making certain clouds brighter, causing more sunlight to be reflected by the clouds.
12. What is paragraph 1 mainly about
A. The increase in global temperature. B. Reflection of sunlight,
C. The role of clouds, D. Types of clouds,
13. What problem do UW researchers find in ESMs
A. They mistake cloud height. B. They get cloud timing wrong.
C. They overuse satellite data. D. They don’t notice cloud movement.
14. What does the underlined word “momentous” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Positive. B. Informal. C. Personal. D. Important.
15. Why does the study mention brightening clouds
A. To show a possible climate solution. B. To question current climate models.
C. To explain how clouds are formed. D. To reduce prediction uncertainty.
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. D 15. A
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。
Why You Should Volunteer
Volunteering not only helps your community but also helps you. It brings you many unexpected benefits.
Make More Money
People who volunteer often earn more money. Volunteering helps you learn new skills, such as working with others, solving problems, and taking responsibility. These skills make you more useful to your employer, so you may get a better job in the future. ___16___.
Get a Job
A study found that people who volunteer are more likely to get jobs, because it shows that you are reliable, friendly and active. ___17___. These people can tell you about job chances or recommend you when you apply for a position. In this way, volunteering builds both your skills and your social connections.
Have More Time
___18___. However, helping others can make you feel you have more time. A study showed that people who gave their time felt less pressure and more relaxed. When you use your time to help others, you also feel more satisfied and happier with your own life.
Be Engaged (融入)
Many companies now support volunteering. ___19___. When companies give workers a chance to volunteer, employees feel more connected, prouder and happier with their jobs and leaders. They are also more willing to recommend their company to others.
Be Happy
___20___. Many people feel stressed or sad and think life is closing in. But helping others can open your mind. You meet new people, help your community, and feel proud of making a difference. In the end, volunteering is good for both your heart and your future.
A. It may sound a little strange
B. All of this helps you become stronger in body
C. And volunteering helps you meet more people
D. Volunteering helps you see the world in a wider way
E. When you volunteer, employers will also view you positively
F. In 18 countries, the number of employee volunteers has grown by 57%
G. Volunteering also gives you a real experience that helps you get a pay rise
【答案】16. G 17. C 18. A 19. F 20. D
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
On a warm evening, my wife and I were on our way to the grocery store when I noticed a man sitting alone on the sidewalk. He was dressed in rags (衣衫褴褛). He ___21___ needed help. “He looks ___22___,” my wife said. “Let’s buy him some bread.”
After our shopping, we returned, but the man was gone. ___23___, we decided to go home. Soon, we ___24___ him across the road, sitting with a family of migrant workers. To our ___25___, they had welcomed him. They were ___26___ around a small fire where a woman was roasting bread.
The man was eating hungrily from a plate like theirs. The woman watched him kindly, making sure his plate was never ___27___. She smiled as he ate. The other family members ___28___ happily as they ate. Though they had very little, they shared their food without ___29___.
We watched for a while, feeling ____30____. Our plan to give a loaf of bread — something we could easily ____31____ — seemed so small in comparison. The family was sharing not from their surplus (盈余), but from their meal. They gave what they had, not just what they could ____32____. We quietly ____33____ the loaf of bread near the man and left. That night, we didn’t just witness ____34____; we understood its true meaning. It is a ____35____ that has stayed with me ever since.
21. A. normally B. actually C. clearly D. suddenly
22. A. hungry B. lonely C. angry D. tired
23. A. Excited B. Disappointed C. Worried D. Relieved
24. A. punished B. attracted C. forgot D. discovered
25. A. horror B. satisfaction C. surprise D. regret
26. A. cheering B. traveling C. waiting D. gathering
27. A. full B. empty C. clean D. new
28. A. escaped B. lived C. chatted D. competed
29. A. hope B. argument C. difficulty D. hesitation
30. A. confused B. bored C. ashamed D. simple
31. A. afford B. waste C. need D. find
32. A. borrow B. spare C. pass D. destroy
33. A. threw B. sold C. hid D. placed
34. A. creation B. challenge C. charity D. power
35. A. memory B. question C. dream D. problem
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. C 31. A 32. B 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 Huayan Cave Grottoes (石窟), which include Huayan Cave and the smaller Great Prajna Cave, sit in the southwestern province of Sichuan. Although Huayan Cave’s national treasures and cultural relics now enjoy the ____36____ (protect) of cutting-edge science and technology, night watchman Tang Pingchang still sleeps in Great Prajna Cave every night, seemingly unable to let his guard down.
Several years ago, a piece of land beside Huayan Cave ____37____ (divide). A part of it went to Tang’s father, ____38____ built the house Tang still lives in today.
For generations, ____39____ (villager) of Shiyang, including Tang’s family, like to visit Huayan Cave because it is warm in winter ____40____ cool in summer. In spare time, they bring ____41____ (they) children and elderly relatives to pay a visit to it.
In 1969, Tang joined the army. After five years’ service, he left the army and decided ____42____ (return) home to take up farming. Years later, in 1999, the Huayan Cave Grottoes’ elderly watchman Li Kui had to retire (退休), ____43____ (leave) only his coworker, Chen, to guard the relics. So, the local authority called Tang to offer him the job. Upon answering the call, Tang ____44____ (immediate) agreed to take the job. From then on, Tang Pingchang has been guarding the grottoes for the past 22 years, protecting the site’s ancient cultural relics ____45____ thieves and vandals (故意破坏者).
【答案】36. protection 37. was divided 38. who 39. villagers 40. and 41. their 42. to return 43. leaving 44. immediately 45. from
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，你班的交换生 Eric因在语文课上中文发音不标准而感到沮丧，因此他产生了放弃学习中文的想法。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
（1）分析原因；
（2）给出鼓励和建议。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Eric,
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Eric,
I’m sorry to hear you’re frustrated about your Chinese pronunciation and even want to give up. Actually, it’s totally normal for a foreign learner to have pronunciation problems — Chinese tones are tricky, and it takes time to get used to them.
Don’t be discouraged. You’ve made great progress in vocabulary and grammar. For pronunciation, try listening to Chinese songs or short videos daily and repeating after them. Also, I’m glad to practice with you after class. Keep going, and you’ll definitely get better. Never give up easily!
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。
One rainy night, when Victoria walked out of a fitness center, a small dog that was wet through, was sitting by the doors, staring inside. He was shaking. Victoria then walked up to him. The dog looked terrified but was friendly to her. With no one else around, Victoria knew she couldn’t leave him there. She picked up towels and covered him. Then she put him in her car and drove home.
The moment they got home, the dog relaxed. He had been outside in the rain for who knows how long. Now he was finally safe and warm. The next day, Victoria took him to the hospital. The doctor said the dog was all right. This meant Victoria could keep him.
Victoria named the dog Pluto. Pluto settled into his new home, learning routines and finding comfortable corners. Over the following months, Pluto turned from a shy dog into a confident and faithful friend. His favorite place was the carpet by the fireplace, and his gentle presence filled Victoria’s quiet house with a new kind of warmth. They often sat together in comfortable silence. Victoria read by the fire while Pluto slept quietly at her feet.
Then, one cold winter evening, their unspoken connection was tested in a way Victoria could never have imagined. After a long day’s work, she prepared a simple dinner and then went to bed early. What she didn’t know was that the kitchen stove had been leaking gas (泄漏煤气) slowly throughout the evening. As she fell into a deep dangerous sleep, Pluto became restless.
He walked around the room, touching Victoria’s hand, but she didn’t move. Pluto barked (吠叫) loud, but she remained unconscious (昏迷的). Recognizing that his usual way to warn did not work, Pluto picked up one of Victoria’s running shoes from the floor, and pushed his way through the small dog door to their neighbor Mr Jensen’s house.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Pluto ran to Mr Jensen’s house quickly and began barking.
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
When Mr Jensen forced (强行) the door open, he smelled the strong gas at once.
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Pluto ran to Mr Jensen’s house quickly and began barking. He jumped up and down anxiously, holding Victoria’s shoe in his mouth and pushing it toward Mr Jensen. Mr Jensen, noticing the dog’s unusual restlessness and the shoe, realized something must be wrong. “Is it Victoria ” he asked in a hurry. Pluto barked louder, nodding his head as if in reply. Without hesitation, Mr Jensen grabbed his coat and followed Pluto to Victoria’s house.
When Mr Jensen forced (强行) the door open, he smelled the strong gas at once. He rushed into the bedroom and found Victoria lying unconscious on the bed. Quickly, he opened all the windows to let the gas out and called the emergency number. Soon, doctors arrived and took Victoria to the hospital. Thanks to Pluto’s timely warning, Victoria recovered soon. From then on, their bond became even stronger, a silent promise of mutual protection that would last a lifetime.
第一部分 听力（略）
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
Four Amazing European Heritage Destinations
Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex, Germany
Zollverein was the world’s largest and most modern coal-mining (煤矿业的) facility (设施) and a leading example of the development of heavy industry in Europe. With its Bauhaus-influenced design, the mine is a great success of modern industrial architecture and a centre for modern art and e to explore Zollverein — a living museum of mining history and industrial architecture.
Tokaj Wine Region, Hungary
The Tokaj Wine Region is home to some of Hungary’s most beloved varieties of wine. It was listed as a World Heritage Site in 2002. Its wine-making history dates back over a thousand years. Visit the wineries, explore the underground cellars and meet the unbelievable winemakers that are caretakers of some of Europe’s oldest wine- making traditions.
Wieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines, Poland
The Wieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines transport you to a mysterious world of salt under the earth’s surface. There are hundreds of kilometres of galleries (展览馆) with works of art and statues (雕像) carved in salt, making for an amazing journey into the past. Take a journey through the beautiful underground views that miners built for themselves and discover its exciting history.
Nord- Pas de Calais Mining Basin, France
Located in the north of France, the Nord-Pas de Calais Mining Basin is a special place with a lot of culture, covering around 4,000 hectares and is full of technical and architectural treasures resulting from three centuries of coal mining. By walking in the miners’ footsteps down the shafts and hearing their stories first-hand, you can begin to understand the life and conditions of the workers. Learn about the history of the industrial revolution and how the technology and innovations developed here helped change Europe.
1. What is Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex known for besides mining
A. Modern art and culture. B. Statues carved in salt.
C. Coal mining technology. D. Ancient wine- making traditions.
2. What can visitors do in Nord- Pas de Calais Mining Basin
A. Explore underground salt galleries. B. Hear miners’ stories directly.
C. Admire Bauhaus- style buildings. D. Visit the world’s largest coal- mining facility.
3. Where is the text most probably from
A. A travel guidebook. B. A history textbook.
C. A science magazine. D. A fashion website.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. A
B
Rachel Petersen, an Australian mom, was surprised by two photos from the past and present, because the two people in the photos looked so similar that it felt like almost being a magic moment.
One day, Rachel posted a picture online, showing a black-and-white photo of her great-grandmother, Hilary Sumpton, whom the family lovingly called “Memar”. Memar had passed away when Rachel was just 9 years old, but Rachel still had lively memories of her. The next slide in the post showed a picture of Rachel’s young daughter, Nyah. The resemblance (相像) between Nyah and Memar was striking, even though they were generations apart.
Rachel’s grandmother, Linda March, was the first to notice the similarity when Nyah turned two. While having tea one morning, Linda took out an old photo of Memar, and everyone immediately saw the resemblance. “They are complete opposites, so it was crazy to see Nyah twinning with my great-grandmother,” Rachel said.
This discovery brought back warm memories of her great-grandmother’s home in Merewether, New South Wales. Rachel remembered a large tree in the yard, and a winding path that felt like an adventure to her as a child. “On Wednesdays, Memar would come over for dinner, and we’d play together,” Rachel shared. She also remembered how Memar loved showing her jewelry (首饰), and Rachel was fortunate to inherit (继承) some pieces after Memar passed away.
Rachel’s post drew 1.4 million views. Many online users were amazed by the resemblance between Nyah and Memar. Some commented, “It’s unbelievable how genetics work,” while others noted how special it was for Rachel to see her daughter reflect her great-grandmother’s features.
For Rachel, this experience felt surreal but special. “It still blows my mind,” she said, reflecting on the fact that millions of people had seen her beloved Memar and her daughter, Nyah, side by side.
4. How did Rachel probably feel about the two photos
A. Disappointed. B. Fortunate. C. Surprised. D. Proud.
5. What do the two photos reflect about Nyah
A. She looks a little crazy. B. She is unaware of her strengths.
C. She looks exactly like her twin sister. D. She has a similar look to Memar.
6. How did the discovery mentioned in the text affect Rachel
A. It allowed her to become famous online. B. It reminded her of her childhood memories.
C. It made her pass her jewelry to her daughter. D. It enabled her to form the habit of taking photos.
7. What can we learn about Rachel
A. She has mixed feelings about her family. B. She spends too much time surfing the Internet.
C. She misses her great-grandmother deeply. D. She is a determined and warm-hearted mother.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. C
C
For a long time, scientists were unsure about when and where cats were domesticated (驯养). New research now shows that the time of cats becoming pets is much later than people once believed.
Researchers studied DNA from many ancient cat bones found in Europe and Türkiye. These cats lived as early as 6,000 years ago. At first, scientists thought they were early house cats. However, the DNA shows that they were actually wildcats, not truly domesticated ones. According to the new study, real domesticated cats did not leave Africa until about 2,000 years ago.
This discovery changes earlier ideas. In the past, many scientists believed that cats were first domesticated in ancient Egypt around 4,000 to 5,000 years ago. Cats were respected there and often appeared in art and stories. Later, a cat buried (埋葬) with a human in Cyprus suggested an even earlier start. Other studies also believed cats followed farmers into Europe because mice and rats were attracted to stored grain.
However, those earlier studies used only mitochondrial DNA, which is passed down from the mother. This gave an incomplete picture. In the new research, scientists examined full DNA from 87 ancient cats. They found that cats in Europe before about 200 BCE were still wildcats.
Some European wildcats carried genes from African wildcats. This does not mean they were pets. Instead, it suggests that different wildcat groups mixed naturally long before domestication began.
The study suggests that domesticated cats reached Europe much later. Places like Sardinia may have been important stops. Around 2,000 years ago, both African wildcats and house cats appeared there.
Scientists believe the Romans may have helped spread cats across Europe by ship. Other ancient groups, such as the Phoenician, may also have played a role. Over time, these movements helped cats become one of the most popular pets in the world today.
8. What does the new research show about cats living in Europe 6,000 years ago
A. They came from Africa. B. They were early house pets.
C. They lived with farmers. D. They were still wild animals.
9. What do we know about the new research
A. It focuses on cat behavior. B. It did a survey about local wildlife.
C. It furthers our understanding of cats. D. It mainly studies modern pets.
10. What do the scientists intend to explain in the last paragraph
A. Why domesticated cats became popular. B. How the Romans domesticated wildcats.
C. When humans started to raise cats at home. D. How domesticated cats spread worldwide.
11. Which is the best title for the text
A. Humans and Wild Animals B. A New Timeline of Cat Domestication
C. Wildcats in Ancient Europe D. The Rise and Fall of Modern Animals
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. D 11. B
D
Clouds play an important role in determining the current and future temperature and global warming rate of the Earth. They cool the Earth by reflecting (反射) sunlight and warm the planet by holding heat in the atmosphere and stopping it from escaping to space.
So, clouds and how they are changing with global warming are the leading source of uncertainty in researchers’ ability to predict (预测) future climate. Earth system models (ESMs) are the best tool to predict the state of the Earth in the future.
However, there is still a problem. Errors in the energy balance of ESMs can be traced to the time of day they predict clouds, according to a group of University of Wyoming (UW)researchers.
“In a paper, we show that in ESMs, there are errors in the timing of simulated (模拟的) cloud, which could have a momentous influence on the cooling effect of clouds on the Earth’s surface,” says Travis Aerenson, a scientist in the UW Department of Atmospheric Science. “Finally, however, the total error in the cooling effect of clouds in ESMs is small, so the current effect is not large.”
Aerenson, the paper’s lead author, explained that although the total cooling effect of clouds in the models seems close to reality, this is partly because of different errors canceling each other out. As a result, the models may give correct results, but for the wrong physical reasons. However, satellite data (数据) and a new model developed by the research team showed that errors in cloud timing can explain almost half of the mistakes in how models estimate cloud cooling.
These cloud errors increase uncertainty in predictions about how fast the Earth will warm in the future. However, they do not change the main fact that the Earth is getting warmer. The study also suggests new ideas for reducing climate change, such as making certain clouds brighter, causing more sunlight to be reflected by the clouds.
12. What is paragraph 1 mainly about
A. The increase in global temperature. B. Reflection of sunlight,
C. The role of clouds, D. Types of clouds,
13. What problem do UW researchers find in ESMs
A. They mistake cloud height. B. They get cloud timing wrong.
C. They overuse satellite data. D. They don’t notice cloud movement.
14. What does the underlined word “momentous” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Positive. B. Informal. C. Personal. D. Important.
15. Why does the study mention brightening clouds
A. To show a possible climate solution. B. To question current climate models.
C. To explain how clouds are formed. D. To reduce prediction uncertainty.
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. D 15. A
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。
Why You Should Volunteer
Volunteering not only helps your community but also helps you. It brings you many unexpected benefits.
Make More Money
People who volunteer often earn more money. Volunteering helps you learn new skills, such as working with others, solving problems, and taking responsibility. These skills make you more useful to your employer, so you may get a better job in the future. ___16___.
Get a Job
A study found that people who volunteer are more likely to get jobs, because it shows that you are reliable, friendly and active. ___17___. These people can tell you about job chances or recommend you when you apply for a position. In this way, volunteering builds both your skills and your social connections.
Have More Time
___18___. However, helping others can make you feel you have more time. A study showed that people who gave their time felt less pressure and more relaxed. When you use your time to help others, you also feel more satisfied and happier with your own life.
Be Engaged (融入)
Many companies now support volunteering. ___19___. When companies give workers a chance to volunteer, employees feel more connected, prouder and happier with their jobs and leaders. They are also more willing to recommend their company to others.
Be Happy
___20___. Many people feel stressed or sad and think life is closing in. But helping others can open your mind. You meet new people, help your community, and feel proud of making a difference. In the end, volunteering is good for both your heart and your future.
A. It may sound a little strange
B. All of this helps you become stronger in body
C. And volunteering helps you meet more people
D. Volunteering helps you see the world in a wider way
E. When you volunteer, employers will also view you positively
F. In 18 countries, the number of employee volunteers has grown by 57%
G. Volunteering also gives you a real experience that helps you get a pay rise
【答案】16. G 17. C 18. A 19. F 20. D
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
On a warm evening, my wife and I were on our way to the grocery store when I noticed a man sitting alone on the sidewalk. He was dressed in rags (衣衫褴褛). He ___21___ needed help. “He looks ___22___,” my wife said. “Let’s buy him some bread.”
After our shopping, we returned, but the man was gone. ___23___, we decided to go home. Soon, we ___24___ him across the road, sitting with a family of migrant workers. To our ___25___, they had welcomed him. They were ___26___ around a small fire where a woman was roasting bread.
The man was eating hungrily from a plate like theirs. The woman watched him kindly, making sure his plate was never ___27___. She smiled as he ate. The other family members ___28___ happily as they ate. Though they had very little, they shared their food without ___29___.
We watched for a while, feeling ____30____. Our plan to give a loaf of bread — something we could easily ____31____ — seemed so small in comparison. The family was sharing not from their surplus (盈余), but from their meal. They gave what they had, not just what they could ____32____. We quietly ____33____ the loaf of bread near the man and left. That night, we didn’t just witness ____34____; we understood its true meaning. It is a ____35____ that has stayed with me ever since.
21. A. normally B. actually C. clearly D. suddenly
22. A. hungry B. lonely C. angry D. tired
23. A. Excited B. Disappointed C. Worried D. Relieved
24. A. punished B. attracted C. forgot D. discovered
25. A. horror B. satisfaction C. surprise D. regret
26. A. cheering B. traveling C. waiting D. gathering
27. A. full B. empty C. clean D. new
28. A. escaped B. lived C. chatted D. competed
29. A. hope B. argument C. difficulty D. hesitation
30. A. confused B. bored C. ashamed D. simple
31. A. afford B. waste C. need D. find
32. A. borrow B. spare C. pass D. destroy
33. A. threw B. sold C. hid D. placed
34. A. creation B. challenge C. charity D. power
35. A. memory B. question C. dream D. problem
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. C 31. A 32. B 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 Huayan Cave Grottoes (石窟), which include Huayan Cave and the smaller Great Prajna Cave, sit in the southwestern province of Sichuan. Although Huayan Cave’s national treasures and cultural relics now enjoy the ____36____ (protect) of cutting-edge science and technology, night watchman Tang Pingchang still sleeps in Great Prajna Cave every night, seemingly unable to let his guard down.
Several years ago, a piece of land beside Huayan Cave ____37____ (divide). A part of it went to Tang’s father, ____38____ built the house Tang still lives in today.
For generations, ____39____ (villager) of Shiyang, including Tang’s family, like to visit Huayan Cave because it is warm in winter ____40____ cool in summer. In spare time, they bring ____41____ (they) children and elderly relatives to pay a visit to it.
In 1969, Tang joined the army. After five years’ service, he left the army and decided ____42____ (return) home to take up farming. Years later, in 1999, the Huayan Cave Grottoes’ elderly watchman Li Kui had to retire (退休), ____43____ (leave) only his coworker, Chen, to guard the relics. So, the local authority called Tang to offer him the job. Upon answering the call, Tang ____44____ (immediate) agreed to take the job. From then on, Tang Pingchang has been guarding the grottoes for the past 22 years, protecting the site’s ancient cultural relics ____45____ thieves and vandals (故意破坏者).
【答案】36. protection 37. was divided 38. who 39. villagers 40. and 41. their 42. to return 43. leaving 44. immediately 45. from
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，你班的交换生 Eric因在语文课上中文发音不标准而感到沮丧，因此他产生了放弃学习中文的想法。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
（1）分析原因；
（2）给出鼓励和建议。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Eric,
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Eric,
I’m sorry to hear you’re frustrated about your Chinese pronunciation and even want to give up. Actually, it’s totally normal for a foreign learner to have pronunciation problems — Chinese tones are tricky, and it takes time to get used to them.
Don’t be discouraged. You’ve made great progress in vocabulary and grammar. For pronunciation, try listening to Chinese songs or short videos daily and repeating after them. Also, I’m glad to practice with you after class. Keep going, and you’ll definitely get better. Never give up easily!
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。
One rainy night, when Victoria walked out of a fitness center, a small dog that was wet through, was sitting by the doors, staring inside. He was shaking. Victoria then walked up to him. The dog looked terrified but was friendly to her. With no one else around, Victoria knew she couldn’t leave him there. She picked up towels and covered him. Then she put him in her car and drove home.
The moment they got home, the dog relaxed. He had been outside in the rain for who knows how long. Now he was finally safe and warm. The next day, Victoria took him to the hospital. The doctor said the dog was all right. This meant Victoria could keep him.
Victoria named the dog Pluto. Pluto settled into his new home, learning routines and finding comfortable corners. Over the following months, Pluto turned from a shy dog into a confident and faithful friend. His favorite place was the carpet by the fireplace, and his gentle presence filled Victoria’s quiet house with a new kind of warmth. They often sat together in comfortable silence. Victoria read by the fire while Pluto slept quietly at her feet.
Then, one cold winter evening, their unspoken connection was tested in a way Victoria could never have imagined. After a long day’s work, she prepared a simple dinner and then went to bed early. What she didn’t know was that the kitchen stove had been leaking gas (泄漏煤气) slowly throughout the evening. As she fell into a deep dangerous sleep, Pluto became restless.
He walked around the room, touching Victoria’s hand, but she didn’t move. Pluto barked (吠叫) loud, but she remained unconscious (昏迷的). Recognizing that his usual way to warn did not work, Pluto picked up one of Victoria’s running shoes from the floor, and pushed his way through the small dog door to their neighbor Mr Jensen’s house.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Pluto ran to Mr Jensen’s house quickly and began barking.
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When Mr Jensen forced (强行) the door open, he smelled the strong gas at once.
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【答案】Pluto ran to Mr Jensen’s house quickly and began barking. He jumped up and down anxiously, holding Victoria’s shoe in his mouth and pushing it toward Mr Jensen. Mr Jensen, noticing the dog’s unusual restlessness and the shoe, realized something must be wrong. “Is it Victoria ” he asked in a hurry. Pluto barked louder, nodding his head as if in reply. Without hesitation, Mr Jensen grabbed his coat and followed Pluto to Victoria’s house.
When Mr Jensen forced (强行) the door open, he smelled the strong gas at once. He rushed into the bedroom and found Victoria lying unconscious on the bed. Quickly, he opened all the windows to let the gas out and called the emergency number. Soon, doctors arrived and took Victoria to the hospital. Thanks to Pluto’s timely warning, Victoria recovered soon. From then on, their bond became even stronger, a silent promise of mutual protection that would last a lifetime.
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