广东省梅州市2026届高三下学期总复习质检（一模）英语试卷（含答案）
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2026届广东梅州市高三下学期总复习质检试卷（一模）英语试题
一、阅读理解
The Best Movies of the Past YearsCity Lights
The last scene of “City Lights” is justly famous as one of the great emotional moments in the movies; the girl, whose sight has been restored by an operation paid for by the Tramp now sees him. The Tramp guessed correctly: She has a good heart, and is able to accept him as himself. Like many of Chaplin’s projects, the production of the film was full of humor.
Bicycle Thieves
There are few greater film-watching experiences than Bicycle Thieves. On Antonio’s first day of work, his bicycle is stolen, and he and his young son Bruno set out to get it back, a quest of desperation and need that at first strengthens the father-son bond, before nearly tearing it apart. What is even more impressive is that the director used no studio sets — all of the settings are real-life locations in Rome.
The Diary of Anne Frank
During World War II, in Holland under Nazi control, a shopkeeper and his wife decide to hide the Frank and Van Daan families in a secret room behind their store. For more than two years, they stay hidden, always afraid and unable to go outside because of the danger from the Nazis. In her diary, she talks about her feelings, like hope and sadness, and how people connect with each other in such a difficult situation.
The Night of the Shooting Stars
The movie, set in Tuscany, follows a group of citizens who leave their village just before their houses are set to be blown up by the Nazis (纳粹) . The story is told through the eyes of six-year-old Cecilia, who sees the event as a great adventure. The movie is a mixture of comedy, fantasy and sorrowful drama.
1．What type of film might City Lights
A．History. B．Comedy. C．Adventure. D．Science fiction.
2．Which aspect of Bicycle Thieves might impress the audiences most
A．Its filming spots. B．Its special effects.
C．Its excellent actors. D．Its exciting plot.
3．What do The Diary of Anne Frank and The Night of the Shooting Stars have in common
A．They are of the same type. B．They have elements of comedy.
C．They involve the influence of wars. D．They have the same shooting angle.
Mr. Johnson, a high school history teacher, had long noticed a worrying trend in his classroom. While his students could carefully remember dates, names and events for exams, they always failed to understand the human side of history. To them, the past seemed a fixed set of facts, without emotion, struggle or personal meaning. Wanting to fix this gap, Mr. Johnson decided to completely change his teaching way in the middle of the semester, trading a traditional research report for a story-writing task.
He asked his students to pick a historical figure and write a detailed story from that person’s own point of view. The task was confusing at first, but soon the classroom was full of active questions and discussion. One student learned deeply about the life of a young soldier in World War I, writing a sad and moving story of the mud, fear and fragile friendship in the trench lines. Another told the story of a female scholar from the Renaissance, making up a tale of her love for learning being held back by social rules. The thorough research and creative care for how the figure felt that the students showed was amazing.
Mr. Johnson was surprised by the big change in his students. The essays he got were not just correct; they were full of real feelings and a clear understanding of people’s thoughts. The students had stopped just repeating facts and truly connected with history, seeing historical figures as people with many different sides instead of just names from a long time ago. In later class talks, their questions changed from “What happened ” to “Why did they feel that way ” and “What would I have done ”. This story-writing method didn’t just help them remember facts better; it built up their ability to think deeply and their real care for how others felt.
Inspired by this success, Mr. Johnson has now made story-telling a regular part of his lessons. He believes that when students learn to experience history through story-telling, they do more than just remember it — they start to understand its long-lasting effects on their own lives and what it means to be human in general. In his classroom, history is no longer just a subject about the past; it has become a talk with the past.
4．What was Mr. Johnson’s initial problem with his students
A．They preferred science over history. B．They were not interested in history at all.
C．They could not memorize historical facts. D．They lacked emotional connection to history.
5．How did Mr. Johnson change his teaching method
A．He gave more tests on dates and names in history class.
B．He asked students to write from a historical person’s view.
C．He showed more historical documentaries with facts.
D．He invited historians to give lectures in his classroom.
6．What did the students’ essays demonstrate after the new assignment
A．They contained more dates and facts than before.
B．They showed better memorization of historical events.
C．They reflected emotional understanding and personal insight.
D．They were shorter but more accurate than previous work.
7．What is the main message of the text
A．History is more than facts — it’s human stories. B．Teachers should use more technology in class.
C．Students prefer creative writing to exams. D．Storytelling is only useful in English class.
For generations, sharing a bed has been widely seen as a key sign of closeness for couples. But a quiet shift is taking place in some Western countries. The trend, called “sleep divorce,” is not about ending a relationship. Instead, it means partners choose to sleep in separate beds or even separate rooms to improve their sleep quality.
Sleep divorce is a practical response to common sleep problems, such as snoring, different bedtimes, disagreements over room temperature, shift work, and so on. And stress-related sleeplessness are among the main reasons couples consider sleeping apart. Importantly, this choice is not a legal separation nor a sign of marriage trouble.
Several forces are driving this trend. First, sleep troubles are rising worldwide, linked to noise, stress, and late-night screen time in modern life. Second, snoring affects up to half of adults, far more than many realize. Third, health is becoming a higher priority than tradition; couples now see good sleep as essential to well-being, just like diet and exercise. Finally, younger generations are redefining relationship success, valuing flexibility over fixed rules about how couples “should” sleep.
Interestingly, sleeping separately often brings couples closer. With better rest, they report fewer arguments, better moods, and clearer communication. Poor sleep can make people easily annoyed and less empathetic, while solid rest supports emotional strength.
Experts note that sleep divorce is helpful when partners feel bitter due to constant sleep interruption, wake up tired despite enough time in bed, or deal with heavy snoring. But it can backfire if it’s used to avoid dealing with relationship conflicts, if one partner feels lonely or rejected, or if the decision is not mutual. Therapists advise couples to talk about it as a health choice for both people, not as a way to escape each other. As health and relationship satisfaction take priority over old expectations, sleeping apart may become a normal option for more couples in the future.
8．What is “sleep divorce” according to the text
A．A legal step to end a marriage. B．A sleep arrangement to improve rest.
C．A solution mainly for shift workers. D．A trend of avoiding emotional connection.
9．What does the word “backfire” in paragraph 5 probably mean
A．Improve quickly. B．Gain popularity.
C．Succeed unexpectedly. D．Cause harm instead.
10．What can be inferred about younger generations in paragraph 3
A．They stick to traditional sleep habits. B．They experience fewer sleep problems.
C．They value health less than older couples. D．They are more flexible in defining relationships.
11．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．Why couples Choose to Sleep Apart. B．Get a Divorce: For a Better Sleep
C．The Science Behind Better Sleep. D．How to Design a Dual-Bedroom Home.
Coral reefs, long hailed as centers of marine biodiversity, are now being revealed as powerful conductors of microscopic life in the waters around them. A pioneering study led by Dr. Herdis Steinsdóttir demonstrates that reefs actively shape daily rhythms in nearby microbial communities, changing their makeup and numbers over each 24-hour period.
Published in Science Advances, the research monitored microbes in the northern Gulf of Aqaba in the Red Sea. By comparing waters close to reefs with open ocean areas during both winter and summer, and collecting samples every six hours, the team uncovered clear daily and seasonal patterns previously missed. They employed advanced methods like genetic sequencing and high-resolution imaging to track bacteria, microalgae, and microscopic predators with great detail.
Key findings emerged. Reef waters consistently had lower counts of bacteria and microalgae compared to open waters, pointing to active removal by reef life. In contrast, populations of heterotrophic protists — tiny predators that consume bacteria — reached their highest levels at night, sometimes increasing by 80%. This nighttime spike emphasizes predation (捕食) as a major force driving changes in microbial communities.
Another major discovery involved Symbiodiniaceae, the microscopic algae (微观藻类) that live in symbiosis with corals. Their genetic markers peaked around midday in reef waters, suggesting a daily cycle tied to light availability and coral biological activity. This highlights the reef’s active, not passive, role in organizing microbial life. As co-author Dr. Frada stated, “Reefs generate daily patterns that repeat with the seasons and affect how energy moves through the system.”
Importantly, the study found that these daily microbial rhythms were as powerful as seasonal changes, stressing the critical need to consider time of day in ecological studies. By combining genetic, imaging, and environmental data, the research provided a comprehensive, time-based picture of microbial life around reefs. It not only deepens our understanding of reefs’ broader ecological influence but also paves the way for new conservation approaches that use an understanding of microbial rhythms to protect these vital ecosystems.
12．What is the main finding of the study led by Dr. Steinsdottir
A．Coral reefs are facing unprecedented threats from microbial activities.
B．Microbial populations near reefs show changes only with the seasons.
C．Reefs actively create daily rhythmic patterns in nearby microbial populations.
D．Reefs passively host a diverse but stable community of microbes year-round.
13．What can be inferred about heterotrophic protists from paragraph 3
A．They are most active during the day
B．They are a primary food source for corals.
C．They are less abundant in reef waters than in the open ocean.
D．Their population rise helps control bacterial numbers at night.
14．Why does the author quote Dr. Frada in paragraph 4
A．To emphasize the passive nature of coral reefs.
B．To highlight the seasonal stability of reef ecosystems.
C．To stress the active role of reefs in shaping microbial cycles.
D．To explain the sampling methodology already used in the study.
15．What is the significance of the discovery that daily rhythms are as strong as seasonal ones
A．It proves that seasonal changes are irrelevant to reef studies.
B．It suggests that time of day is a crucial factor in ecological research.
C．It shows that all marine ecosystems operate on identical daily cycles.
D．It indicates that microbial activity is unrelated to environmental changes.
How to Deal with Impossible People
Many people have met someone who always makes situations stressful and hopeless. 16 . That’s because they likely don’t see a problem with their behavior. Here are tips to handle this kind of people and keep your own mind calm.
Avoid getting defensive. Stay calm, and be aware that you will never win in an argument with impossible people — they are referred to as “impossible” for a reason. In their mind, you are the problem. 17 . They feel that your opinion doesn’t matter because you are guilty, regardless.
Try to ignore them. Even if you cannot avoid impossible people in your daily life, don’t think about them on your “off” time. Remember that stressing about the person all the time is the same as giving them your precious time when they don’t even care about you. 18 . That way you aren’t wasting time by thinking about what the person said or did constantly.
19 . Impossible people offer valuable life experiences. After dealing with them, you will be able to get along with most other people more easily. Try to keep perspective, and realize that what may seem crazy to you may be another person’s only way of coping. Try to view these communications as a way to build strengths.
Be careful not to copy the bad habits of people who are impossible to deal with. You often learn behaviors from others around you. Because of this, you might accidentally start doing things you don’t like. When you react to them, you could end up acting just as illogical as they do. 20 .
A．Be the opposite of them
B．Consider what you can learn
C．Do other activities and make new friends
D．Catch yourself when you start to do this
E．So nothing you say can convince them to see your side of the story
F．Pointing out that these people are difficult and demanding won’t help
G．An impossible person is convinced that they have already made a mistake
二、完形填空
At 81, Betty, a lifelong waitress in Pittsburgh, faced a reality many of us hope to avoid: working late into her eighties because her social security wasn’t enough to 21 basic bills. Chronic (慢性的) back pain and long hours didn’t slow her down. “I’m 81, but I can still outdo all these youngsters,” she joked to 22 .
Her life changed 23 thanks to the compassion of a stranger, Tamie Konzier, who noticed Betty struggling while serving her family at Eat’n Park. 24 by Betty’s spirit, Konzier decided to take action. Instead of just leaving a generous 25 , Konzier wanted to make a real difference. She shared Betty’s story online and encouraged 26 through a GoFundMe campaign. What started as a single act of kindness quickly captured the 27 of thousands.
Within 24 hours, contributions 28 from strangers moved by Betty’s story. The total rapidly 29 . People across the country were inspired to support someone they had never met, showing the power of human empathy in action. When Konzier returned with her son to 30 the funds, the total had reached a(n) 31 $328,739.18. Betty, overwhelmed with gratitude, now has the ability to cover bills, enjoy her golden years, and live a life she could not have imagined before this act of 32 .
Betty’s story 33 us that empathy doesn’t require fame or a platform. Simple and 34 acts can create change far beyond what we imagine. In a world often focused on hustle and competition, moments like these 35 as examples of humanity at its best.
21．A．copy B．finish C．cover D．save
22．A．doctors B．passengers C．friends D．customers
23．A．dramatically B．hardly C．slightly D．successfully
24．A．Confused B．Moved C．Disappointed D．Interested
25．A．check B．tip C．bill D．pay
26．A．plans B．volunteers C．sponsors D．donations
27．A．attention B．intention C．responsibility D．action
28．A．handed in B．poured in C．turned in D．put in
29．A．climbed B．crashed C．crept D．flew
30．A．accept B．provide C．deliver D．obtain
31．A．annoying B．astonishing C．delighting D．disappointing
32．A．gratitude B．forgiveness C．honesty D．kindness
33．A．remains B．retells C．reminds D．recalls
34．A．careless B．hopeless C．selfless D．harmless
35．A．shine B．shape C．remember D．enjoy
三、语法填空
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。
Xiao Xue, the 20th of the 24 solar terms, usually falls on November 22nd or the nearby days, 36 (indicate) the beginning of the colder weather and the approach of snow. Xiao Xue literally means “minor snow.” During Minor Snow, it starts to snow lightly in many places, 37 (especial) in northern China, and the temperature continues to drop.
The name “Minor Snow” suggests that the snowfall at this time is not heavy, 38 it’s a sign that colder weather is coming. In ancient China, people 39 (observe) the changes of nature during Minor Snow and divided it 40 three phases: the disappearance of rainbows, the hiding of vitality by living things, and the withering of forests.
There are also many traditional customs which 41 (associate) with Minor Snow. For example, people in northern China like to store vegetables like Chinese cabbage, radish and 42 (potato) in the cellar (地窖). In southern China, people start making sausages and cured meat. Fishermen begin to dry fish for the winter, and the neat 43 (arrange) of dried, salted fish in the winter sunshine is a vivid picture of early winter.
In addition, Minor Snow is a time for families 44 (gather) and enjoy delicious food. There’s a special liquor during Minor Snow called “Light Snow Liquor” 45 is made with the clearest spring water and tastes delicious on a cold winter day.
四、书信写作
46．假定你是李华，你在学校组织的庆祝“世界航天日”(World Space Day)海报设计大赛中获奖，请你给英国朋友Tom写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括：1.你的作品介绍；2.你的获奖感想。
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 Tom,
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Yours,
Li Hua
五、书面表达
47．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The familiar smell of garlic, soy sauce, and onion spread through the air as I opened my lunch bag to see what my mom had packed for me. On any other occasion, I would have been delighted to eat my mom’s braised pan- fried tofu: a Chinese dish that I often ate for dinner. But not today, the day a nice girl had invited me, the new girl at school, to sit with her friends during lunch.
“Charis, over here!” My new friend was waving her arms, trying to get my attention.
As I prepared to walk over to the table, memories of elementary and middle school lunch times resurfaced. I remembered my embarrassment as my friends would hold their noses, or stay away from me when I brought homemade Chinese food, tofu. I remembered how my embarrassment shifted to anger when I complained about the smell to my mom.
I had argued with my mom that I wanted “normal” food for lunch. I remembered the look on my mom’s face, a mix between disappointment and confusion. But I was determined and she gave in because she worried about my making new friends every time we moved. So for the remainder of middle school, my mom packed odorless (无味的) , non-Chinese fare like ham and cheese sandwiches. However, that day, she was in a rush to get to her new job and packed me leftovers from dinner.
As soon as I got to my new lunch table, I tried to hide my bright lunch bag under my seat before anyone noticed the strong smell. I looked up to see the other girls at the table, opening their normal American lunches. I sat quietly, trying not to be noticed when Katrina, a new acquaintance, asked where my food was.
“I’m not really hungry,” I replied in an insecure voice. But Katrina had already seen me carry my lunch so she said, “Then, I’ll eat it!” The other girls laughed — apparently Katrina was known to be the lunch scavenger.
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。
I didn’t want to be rude to a new friend, so I reluctantly dragged out my lunch bag and unzipped it.
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It took me a second to recognize that my homemade Chinese food was not being rejected.
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参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 B A C D B C A B D D
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 A C D C B F E C B D
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 C D A B B D A B A C
题号 31 32 33 34 35
答案 B D C C A
21．C 22．D 23．A 24．B 25．B 26．D 27．A 28．B 29．A 30．C 31．B 32．D 33．C 34．C 35．A
36．indicating 37．especially 38．but 39．observed 40．into 41．are associated 42．potatoes 43．arrangement 44．to gather 45．which/that
46．Dear Tom,
I’m thrilled to share that my poster design for World Space Day won an award! The poster features astronauts exploring Mars, with vibrant galaxies and satellites in the background, symbolizing humanity’s limitless curiosity. Using digital art techniques, I blended scientific accuracy with creativity.
This achievement taught me the power of persistence. Initially, balancing colors and elements was challenging, but revising drafts paid off. The award not only recognizes my effort but also deepens my passion for space exploration. Sharing this joy with you makes it even more special!
Best regards,
Li Hua
47． I didn’t want to be rude to a new friend, so I reluctantly dragged out my lunch bag and unzipped it. The moment I partially lifted the lid, I could practically taste the garlic and soy sauce. I expected them to turn away — and turn me away. What I did not expect was for Katrina to instantly grab a small piece of tofu and eat it ravenously. And I most certainly did not expect for her to encourage the rest of the table to try my lunch.
It took me a second to recognize that my homemade Chinese food was not being rejected. In fact, it had become a source of personal pride. My new friends were going on about how lucky I was that my mom took the time to prepare a cooked meal for me. They were enchanted by the fact that tofu could actually taste good. While I didn’t get to eat any of my mom’s pan-fried tofu, I was full of pride and gratitude. When I arrived home, my mom noticed that the container was empty, she hesitated before asking, “How was the food ” I paused a moment before I replied, “Perfect.”
一、阅读理解
The Best Movies of the Past YearsCity Lights
The last scene of “City Lights” is justly famous as one of the great emotional moments in the movies; the girl, whose sight has been restored by an operation paid for by the Tramp now sees him. The Tramp guessed correctly: She has a good heart, and is able to accept him as himself. Like many of Chaplin’s projects, the production of the film was full of humor.
Bicycle Thieves
There are few greater film-watching experiences than Bicycle Thieves. On Antonio’s first day of work, his bicycle is stolen, and he and his young son Bruno set out to get it back, a quest of desperation and need that at first strengthens the father-son bond, before nearly tearing it apart. What is even more impressive is that the director used no studio sets — all of the settings are real-life locations in Rome.
The Diary of Anne Frank
During World War II, in Holland under Nazi control, a shopkeeper and his wife decide to hide the Frank and Van Daan families in a secret room behind their store. For more than two years, they stay hidden, always afraid and unable to go outside because of the danger from the Nazis. In her diary, she talks about her feelings, like hope and sadness, and how people connect with each other in such a difficult situation.
The Night of the Shooting Stars
The movie, set in Tuscany, follows a group of citizens who leave their village just before their houses are set to be blown up by the Nazis (纳粹) . The story is told through the eyes of six-year-old Cecilia, who sees the event as a great adventure. The movie is a mixture of comedy, fantasy and sorrowful drama.
1．What type of film might City Lights
A．History. B．Comedy. C．Adventure. D．Science fiction.
2．Which aspect of Bicycle Thieves might impress the audiences most
A．Its filming spots. B．Its special effects.
C．Its excellent actors. D．Its exciting plot.
3．What do The Diary of Anne Frank and The Night of the Shooting Stars have in common
A．They are of the same type. B．They have elements of comedy.
C．They involve the influence of wars. D．They have the same shooting angle.
Mr. Johnson, a high school history teacher, had long noticed a worrying trend in his classroom. While his students could carefully remember dates, names and events for exams, they always failed to understand the human side of history. To them, the past seemed a fixed set of facts, without emotion, struggle or personal meaning. Wanting to fix this gap, Mr. Johnson decided to completely change his teaching way in the middle of the semester, trading a traditional research report for a story-writing task.
He asked his students to pick a historical figure and write a detailed story from that person’s own point of view. The task was confusing at first, but soon the classroom was full of active questions and discussion. One student learned deeply about the life of a young soldier in World War I, writing a sad and moving story of the mud, fear and fragile friendship in the trench lines. Another told the story of a female scholar from the Renaissance, making up a tale of her love for learning being held back by social rules. The thorough research and creative care for how the figure felt that the students showed was amazing.
Mr. Johnson was surprised by the big change in his students. The essays he got were not just correct; they were full of real feelings and a clear understanding of people’s thoughts. The students had stopped just repeating facts and truly connected with history, seeing historical figures as people with many different sides instead of just names from a long time ago. In later class talks, their questions changed from “What happened ” to “Why did they feel that way ” and “What would I have done ”. This story-writing method didn’t just help them remember facts better; it built up their ability to think deeply and their real care for how others felt.
Inspired by this success, Mr. Johnson has now made story-telling a regular part of his lessons. He believes that when students learn to experience history through story-telling, they do more than just remember it — they start to understand its long-lasting effects on their own lives and what it means to be human in general. In his classroom, history is no longer just a subject about the past; it has become a talk with the past.
4．What was Mr. Johnson’s initial problem with his students
A．They preferred science over history. B．They were not interested in history at all.
C．They could not memorize historical facts. D．They lacked emotional connection to history.
5．How did Mr. Johnson change his teaching method
A．He gave more tests on dates and names in history class.
B．He asked students to write from a historical person’s view.
C．He showed more historical documentaries with facts.
D．He invited historians to give lectures in his classroom.
6．What did the students’ essays demonstrate after the new assignment
A．They contained more dates and facts than before.
B．They showed better memorization of historical events.
C．They reflected emotional understanding and personal insight.
D．They were shorter but more accurate than previous work.
7．What is the main message of the text
A．History is more than facts — it’s human stories. B．Teachers should use more technology in class.
C．Students prefer creative writing to exams. D．Storytelling is only useful in English class.
For generations, sharing a bed has been widely seen as a key sign of closeness for couples. But a quiet shift is taking place in some Western countries. The trend, called “sleep divorce,” is not about ending a relationship. Instead, it means partners choose to sleep in separate beds or even separate rooms to improve their sleep quality.
Sleep divorce is a practical response to common sleep problems, such as snoring, different bedtimes, disagreements over room temperature, shift work, and so on. And stress-related sleeplessness are among the main reasons couples consider sleeping apart. Importantly, this choice is not a legal separation nor a sign of marriage trouble.
Several forces are driving this trend. First, sleep troubles are rising worldwide, linked to noise, stress, and late-night screen time in modern life. Second, snoring affects up to half of adults, far more than many realize. Third, health is becoming a higher priority than tradition; couples now see good sleep as essential to well-being, just like diet and exercise. Finally, younger generations are redefining relationship success, valuing flexibility over fixed rules about how couples “should” sleep.
Interestingly, sleeping separately often brings couples closer. With better rest, they report fewer arguments, better moods, and clearer communication. Poor sleep can make people easily annoyed and less empathetic, while solid rest supports emotional strength.
Experts note that sleep divorce is helpful when partners feel bitter due to constant sleep interruption, wake up tired despite enough time in bed, or deal with heavy snoring. But it can backfire if it’s used to avoid dealing with relationship conflicts, if one partner feels lonely or rejected, or if the decision is not mutual. Therapists advise couples to talk about it as a health choice for both people, not as a way to escape each other. As health and relationship satisfaction take priority over old expectations, sleeping apart may become a normal option for more couples in the future.
8．What is “sleep divorce” according to the text
A．A legal step to end a marriage. B．A sleep arrangement to improve rest.
C．A solution mainly for shift workers. D．A trend of avoiding emotional connection.
9．What does the word “backfire” in paragraph 5 probably mean
A．Improve quickly. B．Gain popularity.
C．Succeed unexpectedly. D．Cause harm instead.
10．What can be inferred about younger generations in paragraph 3
A．They stick to traditional sleep habits. B．They experience fewer sleep problems.
C．They value health less than older couples. D．They are more flexible in defining relationships.
11．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．Why couples Choose to Sleep Apart. B．Get a Divorce: For a Better Sleep
C．The Science Behind Better Sleep. D．How to Design a Dual-Bedroom Home.
Coral reefs, long hailed as centers of marine biodiversity, are now being revealed as powerful conductors of microscopic life in the waters around them. A pioneering study led by Dr. Herdis Steinsdóttir demonstrates that reefs actively shape daily rhythms in nearby microbial communities, changing their makeup and numbers over each 24-hour period.
Published in Science Advances, the research monitored microbes in the northern Gulf of Aqaba in the Red Sea. By comparing waters close to reefs with open ocean areas during both winter and summer, and collecting samples every six hours, the team uncovered clear daily and seasonal patterns previously missed. They employed advanced methods like genetic sequencing and high-resolution imaging to track bacteria, microalgae, and microscopic predators with great detail.
Key findings emerged. Reef waters consistently had lower counts of bacteria and microalgae compared to open waters, pointing to active removal by reef life. In contrast, populations of heterotrophic protists — tiny predators that consume bacteria — reached their highest levels at night, sometimes increasing by 80%. This nighttime spike emphasizes predation (捕食) as a major force driving changes in microbial communities.
Another major discovery involved Symbiodiniaceae, the microscopic algae (微观藻类) that live in symbiosis with corals. Their genetic markers peaked around midday in reef waters, suggesting a daily cycle tied to light availability and coral biological activity. This highlights the reef’s active, not passive, role in organizing microbial life. As co-author Dr. Frada stated, “Reefs generate daily patterns that repeat with the seasons and affect how energy moves through the system.”
Importantly, the study found that these daily microbial rhythms were as powerful as seasonal changes, stressing the critical need to consider time of day in ecological studies. By combining genetic, imaging, and environmental data, the research provided a comprehensive, time-based picture of microbial life around reefs. It not only deepens our understanding of reefs’ broader ecological influence but also paves the way for new conservation approaches that use an understanding of microbial rhythms to protect these vital ecosystems.
12．What is the main finding of the study led by Dr. Steinsdottir
A．Coral reefs are facing unprecedented threats from microbial activities.
B．Microbial populations near reefs show changes only with the seasons.
C．Reefs actively create daily rhythmic patterns in nearby microbial populations.
D．Reefs passively host a diverse but stable community of microbes year-round.
13．What can be inferred about heterotrophic protists from paragraph 3
A．They are most active during the day
B．They are a primary food source for corals.
C．They are less abundant in reef waters than in the open ocean.
D．Their population rise helps control bacterial numbers at night.
14．Why does the author quote Dr. Frada in paragraph 4
A．To emphasize the passive nature of coral reefs.
B．To highlight the seasonal stability of reef ecosystems.
C．To stress the active role of reefs in shaping microbial cycles.
D．To explain the sampling methodology already used in the study.
15．What is the significance of the discovery that daily rhythms are as strong as seasonal ones
A．It proves that seasonal changes are irrelevant to reef studies.
B．It suggests that time of day is a crucial factor in ecological research.
C．It shows that all marine ecosystems operate on identical daily cycles.
D．It indicates that microbial activity is unrelated to environmental changes.
How to Deal with Impossible People
Many people have met someone who always makes situations stressful and hopeless. 16 . That’s because they likely don’t see a problem with their behavior. Here are tips to handle this kind of people and keep your own mind calm.
Avoid getting defensive. Stay calm, and be aware that you will never win in an argument with impossible people — they are referred to as “impossible” for a reason. In their mind, you are the problem. 17 . They feel that your opinion doesn’t matter because you are guilty, regardless.
Try to ignore them. Even if you cannot avoid impossible people in your daily life, don’t think about them on your “off” time. Remember that stressing about the person all the time is the same as giving them your precious time when they don’t even care about you. 18 . That way you aren’t wasting time by thinking about what the person said or did constantly.
19 . Impossible people offer valuable life experiences. After dealing with them, you will be able to get along with most other people more easily. Try to keep perspective, and realize that what may seem crazy to you may be another person’s only way of coping. Try to view these communications as a way to build strengths.
Be careful not to copy the bad habits of people who are impossible to deal with. You often learn behaviors from others around you. Because of this, you might accidentally start doing things you don’t like. When you react to them, you could end up acting just as illogical as they do. 20 .
A．Be the opposite of them
B．Consider what you can learn
C．Do other activities and make new friends
D．Catch yourself when you start to do this
E．So nothing you say can convince them to see your side of the story
F．Pointing out that these people are difficult and demanding won’t help
G．An impossible person is convinced that they have already made a mistake
二、完形填空
At 81, Betty, a lifelong waitress in Pittsburgh, faced a reality many of us hope to avoid: working late into her eighties because her social security wasn’t enough to 21 basic bills. Chronic (慢性的) back pain and long hours didn’t slow her down. “I’m 81, but I can still outdo all these youngsters,” she joked to 22 .
Her life changed 23 thanks to the compassion of a stranger, Tamie Konzier, who noticed Betty struggling while serving her family at Eat’n Park. 24 by Betty’s spirit, Konzier decided to take action. Instead of just leaving a generous 25 , Konzier wanted to make a real difference. She shared Betty’s story online and encouraged 26 through a GoFundMe campaign. What started as a single act of kindness quickly captured the 27 of thousands.
Within 24 hours, contributions 28 from strangers moved by Betty’s story. The total rapidly 29 . People across the country were inspired to support someone they had never met, showing the power of human empathy in action. When Konzier returned with her son to 30 the funds, the total had reached a(n) 31 $328,739.18. Betty, overwhelmed with gratitude, now has the ability to cover bills, enjoy her golden years, and live a life she could not have imagined before this act of 32 .
Betty’s story 33 us that empathy doesn’t require fame or a platform. Simple and 34 acts can create change far beyond what we imagine. In a world often focused on hustle and competition, moments like these 35 as examples of humanity at its best.
21．A．copy B．finish C．cover D．save
22．A．doctors B．passengers C．friends D．customers
23．A．dramatically B．hardly C．slightly D．successfully
24．A．Confused B．Moved C．Disappointed D．Interested
25．A．check B．tip C．bill D．pay
26．A．plans B．volunteers C．sponsors D．donations
27．A．attention B．intention C．responsibility D．action
28．A．handed in B．poured in C．turned in D．put in
29．A．climbed B．crashed C．crept D．flew
30．A．accept B．provide C．deliver D．obtain
31．A．annoying B．astonishing C．delighting D．disappointing
32．A．gratitude B．forgiveness C．honesty D．kindness
33．A．remains B．retells C．reminds D．recalls
34．A．careless B．hopeless C．selfless D．harmless
35．A．shine B．shape C．remember D．enjoy
三、语法填空
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。
Xiao Xue, the 20th of the 24 solar terms, usually falls on November 22nd or the nearby days, 36 (indicate) the beginning of the colder weather and the approach of snow. Xiao Xue literally means “minor snow.” During Minor Snow, it starts to snow lightly in many places, 37 (especial) in northern China, and the temperature continues to drop.
The name “Minor Snow” suggests that the snowfall at this time is not heavy, 38 it’s a sign that colder weather is coming. In ancient China, people 39 (observe) the changes of nature during Minor Snow and divided it 40 three phases: the disappearance of rainbows, the hiding of vitality by living things, and the withering of forests.
There are also many traditional customs which 41 (associate) with Minor Snow. For example, people in northern China like to store vegetables like Chinese cabbage, radish and 42 (potato) in the cellar (地窖). In southern China, people start making sausages and cured meat. Fishermen begin to dry fish for the winter, and the neat 43 (arrange) of dried, salted fish in the winter sunshine is a vivid picture of early winter.
In addition, Minor Snow is a time for families 44 (gather) and enjoy delicious food. There’s a special liquor during Minor Snow called “Light Snow Liquor” 45 is made with the clearest spring water and tastes delicious on a cold winter day.
四、书信写作
46．假定你是李华，你在学校组织的庆祝“世界航天日”(World Space Day)海报设计大赛中获奖，请你给英国朋友Tom写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括：1.你的作品介绍；2.你的获奖感想。
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 Tom,
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Yours,
Li Hua
五、书面表达
47．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The familiar smell of garlic, soy sauce, and onion spread through the air as I opened my lunch bag to see what my mom had packed for me. On any other occasion, I would have been delighted to eat my mom’s braised pan- fried tofu: a Chinese dish that I often ate for dinner. But not today, the day a nice girl had invited me, the new girl at school, to sit with her friends during lunch.
“Charis, over here!” My new friend was waving her arms, trying to get my attention.
As I prepared to walk over to the table, memories of elementary and middle school lunch times resurfaced. I remembered my embarrassment as my friends would hold their noses, or stay away from me when I brought homemade Chinese food, tofu. I remembered how my embarrassment shifted to anger when I complained about the smell to my mom.
I had argued with my mom that I wanted “normal” food for lunch. I remembered the look on my mom’s face, a mix between disappointment and confusion. But I was determined and she gave in because she worried about my making new friends every time we moved. So for the remainder of middle school, my mom packed odorless (无味的) , non-Chinese fare like ham and cheese sandwiches. However, that day, she was in a rush to get to her new job and packed me leftovers from dinner.
As soon as I got to my new lunch table, I tried to hide my bright lunch bag under my seat before anyone noticed the strong smell. I looked up to see the other girls at the table, opening their normal American lunches. I sat quietly, trying not to be noticed when Katrina, a new acquaintance, asked where my food was.
“I’m not really hungry,” I replied in an insecure voice. But Katrina had already seen me carry my lunch so she said, “Then, I’ll eat it!” The other girls laughed — apparently Katrina was known to be the lunch scavenger.
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。
I didn’t want to be rude to a new friend, so I reluctantly dragged out my lunch bag and unzipped it.
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It took me a second to recognize that my homemade Chinese food was not being rejected.
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参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 B A C D B C A B D D
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 A C D C B F E C B D
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 C D A B B D A B A C
题号 31 32 33 34 35
答案 B D C C A
21．C 22．D 23．A 24．B 25．B 26．D 27．A 28．B 29．A 30．C 31．B 32．D 33．C 34．C 35．A
36．indicating 37．especially 38．but 39．observed 40．into 41．are associated 42．potatoes 43．arrangement 44．to gather 45．which/that
46．Dear Tom,
I’m thrilled to share that my poster design for World Space Day won an award! The poster features astronauts exploring Mars, with vibrant galaxies and satellites in the background, symbolizing humanity’s limitless curiosity. Using digital art techniques, I blended scientific accuracy with creativity.
This achievement taught me the power of persistence. Initially, balancing colors and elements was challenging, but revising drafts paid off. The award not only recognizes my effort but also deepens my passion for space exploration. Sharing this joy with you makes it even more special!
Best regards,
Li Hua
47． I didn’t want to be rude to a new friend, so I reluctantly dragged out my lunch bag and unzipped it. The moment I partially lifted the lid, I could practically taste the garlic and soy sauce. I expected them to turn away — and turn me away. What I did not expect was for Katrina to instantly grab a small piece of tofu and eat it ravenously. And I most certainly did not expect for her to encourage the rest of the table to try my lunch.
It took me a second to recognize that my homemade Chinese food was not being rejected. In fact, it had become a source of personal pride. My new friends were going on about how lucky I was that my mom took the time to prepare a cooked meal for me. They were enchanted by the fact that tofu could actually taste good. While I didn’t get to eat any of my mom’s pan-fried tofu, I was full of pride and gratitude. When I arrived home, my mom noticed that the container was empty, she hesitated before asking, “How was the food ” I paused a moment before I replied, “Perfect.”
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