牡一中2025届高三(英语)学科热身卷三
英 语 试 题
考试时间:120分钟 分值: 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1.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Stop watching TV. B. Do exercise in the gym. C. Change his eating habits.
2. What does the man want to do
A. Apply for a job. B. Make a phone call. C. Read the newspaper.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. On a bus. B. Over the phone. C. In a cinema.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. A holiday plan. B. Their travel experiences. C. The weather in Singapore.
5. What is the woman’s request
A. Working from home. B. Deleting unnecessary files. C. Applying for a new computer.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。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 did the speakers do just now
A. They took a bus tour. B. They went on a boat trip. C. They rode a roller coaster.
7. How does the man feel at the moment
A. Tired. B. Thrilled. C. Dizzy.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. How much will the man pay for the new tea set
A. $10. B. $12. C. $14.
9. Why does the man refuse to buy the shell crafts
A. He is not interested in those handicrafts.
B. He’s already got that kind of thing.
C. He dislikes the design of them.
10. What will the man buy for his mother
A. Akey ring. B. A postcard. C. A soap.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. Why does the woman talk to Daniel
A To invite him to do sports. B. To consult him about a club. C. To care about his general health.
12. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Relatives.
13. When will the speakers set off
A. At 5:30. B. At 6:00. C. At 6:30.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14. What does Mr. Spears say about his writing
A. He writes for a hobby. B. He takes it very seriously. C. He shares stories to kill time.
15. What was Mr. Spears’s writing habit when he was a teacher
A. He often wrote in the late evening.
B. He spared time for writing in the morning.
C. He wrote down students’ stories at any time.
16. What does Mr. Spears pay attention to now
A. Creative inspiration. B. Continuous learning. C. Physical fitness.
17. Where does Mr. Spears usually write
A. In his office. B. In the bedroom. C. In the sitting room.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. What is the speaker doing
A. Looking for employees. B. Hosting a radio program. C. Giving a lecture.
19. What is the goal of the Forget Me Not Cafe
A. Making reality shows popular.
B. Providing the most delicious dishes.
C. Offering the weak group job opportunities.
20. What is the most difficult thing for A-Coffee employees
A. Communicating with customers.
B. Making customized coffee.
C. Working out meal costs.
第二部分:阅读理解(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,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
A
In 2018 we created the Student Podcast Challenge, an opportunity for students all around the US to record their stories and share them with us. This year’s contest will open on the 6th of next month and close on May 2nd. Once again it will be open to students in grades 4 through 12. Is it your first time entering our contest Don’t fret! We’re here to help.
The basics
Students can make a podcast about any topic they’re interested in, as long as they keep it between three to eight minutes. The entries should be purely original work by students. Please keep it clean! No offensive language will be allowed. And students do need to work with an adult to fill out the submission form to enter the contest.
Where to get started
Choosing a good story is just as important as your audio production or editing skills. For example, a favorite entry from last year was a personal story, reporting on a young person’s experience learning to read with dyslexia (阅读障碍) and discussions on everyday topics like school lunch and teen fashion. Again, you can choose any topic you wish to explore.
The selection
Our judges will select a middle school and high school grand prize winner. The grand prize includes a certificate, a trophy, and an interview from NPR. For fourth graders — a new category we created last year — we’ll select the best entries and air some or all of those podcasts on NPR programs. In previous years, our winners also received additional recognition from their schools, and many were interviewed by local media.
Resources
Before you hit the record button, check out our podcasting resources. We cover everything from how to tell a good story, how to sound like yourself on a microphone to how to use music in your podcast.
For more tips and the latest updates on this year’s contest, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at student podcast challenge@npr.org. Students, we can’t wait to hear your stories. Good luck!
1. Who are the target participants
A. NPR’s staff. B. Students around the US.
C. Podcast lovers. D. The US students in grades 4 to 12.
2. What could disqualify a podcast entry
A. Lacking background music. B. Exceeding the time limit.
C. Choosing a personal topic. D. Using proper language.
3. What is the text
A. An announcement post. B. A school newsletter.
C. A job advertisement. D. A subscription plan.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了播客比赛的要求以及报名方式等信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Once again it will be open to students in grades 4 through 12.(它将再次向4年级到12年级的学生开放)”可知,4到12年级的美国学生是目标参与者。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Students can make a podcast about any topic they’re interested in, as long as they keep it between three to eight minutes.(学生们可以就任何他们感兴趣的话题制作播客,只要这些播客保持在3到8分钟之间)”可知,超过时间限制会取消播客的参赛资格。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“In 2018 we created the Student Podcast Challenge, an opportunity for students all around the US to record their stories and share them with us. This year’s contest will open on the 6th of next month and close on May 2nd. Once again it will be open to students in grades 4 through 12. Is it your first time entering our contest Don’t fret! We’re here to help.(2018年,我们创建了学生播客挑战赛,让美国各地的学生有机会记录他们的故事并与我们分享。今年的比赛将于下月6日开始,5月2日结束。它将再次向4年级到12年级的学生开放。这是你第一次参加我们的比赛吗?不要烦恼!我们是来帮忙的)”结合文章主要介绍了播客比赛的要求以及报名方式等信息。可知,文章是一则公告。故选A。
B
Han Kang, the South Korean author best known for her extraordinary novel, “The Vegetarian,” was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday - the first writer from her country to receive the award.
Mats Malm, the permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy, which organizes the prize, said at a news conference in Stockholm that Han was receiving the honor “for her intense poetic writing that bravely discusses historical events and exposes the fragility of human life.”
Han, 53, was born in 1970 in Gwangju, South Korea. Her father was also a novelist, but much less successful. The family struggled financially and moved frequently. In a 2016 interview with The Times, Han said her childhood experience “was too much for a little child, but I was all right because I was surrounded by books.”
When Han was 9, her family moved to Seoul just months before the Gwangju uprising (起义), when government army fired on crowds of protesters, killing hundreds.
The event shaped her views on humanity’s capacity for violence, Han said in the 2016 interview. She also recalled seeing images of people who lined up to donate their blood to those who were injured in the uprising.
“It was like two unsolvable riddles imprinted on my mind: How can humans be so violent, and how can humans be so noble ” she said. “When I write novels, I find myself always returning to the theme of what it means to be human.”
Han studied literature at Yonsei University in Korea, and her first published works were poems. Her first novel, “Black Deer,” which came out in 1998, was a mystery about a missing woman. In the 2016 interview, Han said it was around that time that she developed the idea for a short story about a woman who becomes a plant, which she eventually developed into “The Vegetarian.”
4. What are Han’s novels themed at
A. Political systems. B. Financial struggle. C. Human nature D. Cultural conflicts.
5 What can we learn about Han’s childhood from paragraph 3
A. Father’s success: inspired her. B. Economic difficulty strengthened her.
C. Frequent move destroyed her. D. The habit of reading comforted her.
6. Why does the author mention the Gwangju uprising
A. To indicate the importance of history. B. To show its influence on Han’s writing.
C. To reveal the cruelty of politics. D. To stress its impact on Korean people’s life.
7. What is “The Vegetarian” mainly about
A. A deer. B. A woman. C. A plant. D. A vegetable.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了韩国作家韩江因探讨历史事件和人性脆弱而荣获诺贝尔文学奖。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段中“Mats Malm, the permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy, which organizes the prize, said at a news conference in Stockholm that Han was receiving the honor “for her intense poetic writing that bravely discusses historical events and exposes the fragility of human life.” (组织该奖项的瑞典文学院常任秘书马茨·马尔姆在斯德哥尔摩的新闻发布会上说,韩江获奖“是因为她激烈的诗歌写作,勇敢地讨论历史事件,暴露了人类生活的脆弱”。)”和倒数第二段中“When I write novels, I find myself always returning to the theme of what it means to be human. (当我写小说时,我发现自己总是回到作为人类意味着什么的主题上。)”可知,韩江的小说主题聚焦于人性。故选C。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段中“In a 2016 interview with The Times, Han said her childhood experience “was too much for a little child, but I was all right because I was surrounded by books.” (在2016年接受《纽约时报》采访时,韩女士表示,她的童年经历“对一个小孩子来说太多了,但我还好,因为我被书包围了。”)”可知,书籍成为了她童年时期的慰藉。故选D。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章倒数第三段“The event shaped her views on humanity’s capacity for violence, Han said in the 2016 interview. She also recalled seeing images of people who lined up to donate their blood to those who were injured in the uprising. (她在2016年的采访中说,这件事塑造了她对人类暴力能力的看法。她还回忆起看到人们排队为在起义中受伤的人献血的画面。)”可知,提到光州起义是为了展示这一事件对韩江写作的影响。故选B。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段中“In the 2016 interview, Han said it was around that time that she developed the idea for a short story about a woman who becomes a plant, which she eventually developed into “The Vegetarian.” (在2016年的采访中,韩江说,大约在那个时候,她萌生了写一个关于一个女人变成一株植物的短篇故事的想法,她最终把这个故事写成了《素食者》。)”可知,《素食者》主要是关于一个变成植物的女人的故事。故选B。
C
Scientists in Australia thought they had developed a new tracking device to help them monitor magpies (喜鹊), but these birds had other ideas.
Australian magpies are medium-sized black and white birds from the same bird“family” as crows and bluejays. They are known to be quite clever. They live in groups of up to 12 birds and work together to defend the area they live in.
The purpose of the scientists’ experiment was to learn more about how far they travel each day and how their social behaviors are influenced by sex, age, and rank. Besides, the scientists were eager to test the newly developed tracking device.
Most trackers are too big to fit on small and medium sized birds, and small trackers tend to be limited when it comes to data storage, battery life, and reusability. The new tracker,weighing less than 1 gram, was designed to overcome these problems. Attached to a backpack-like harness (背带) which could not be removed easily, the device can re-charge wirelessly and transmit (传输) data wirelessly.
The scientists placed trackers on five magpies using their special harnesses. Things started to fall apart almost immediately. Within 10 minutes of fitting the final tracker, an adult female without a tracker tried to remove the harness from a younger bird and eventually succeeded. This pattern was repeated in the following hours, and by the third day none of the birds had trackers anymore.
Scientists refer to this as“rescue behavior,” and it happens when a helper tries to free another individual in trouble and with no obvious direct benefit to the rescuing individual.They think this is the first time rescue behavior has been reported for Australian magpies.However, they aren’t sure if the same individual removed all of the harnesses or if others offered help.
The team didn’t get the data they wanted, but their experiment still produced interesting results. That’s how science works sometimes. The scientists need to try, again to figure out a good way to track these clever birds.
8. What can we learn about Australian magpies from paragraph 2
A. They outsmart crows. B. They are social species.
C. They are rarely spotted. D. They learn from each other.
9. What is a big advantage of the new tracking device
A. It can work without wires. B. It can be applied to all birds.
C. It doesn’t come off the birds. D. It doesn’t need to be re-charged.
10. What happened to the magpies after the trackers were attached to them
A. They couldn’t fly as normal.
B. They were warned by other magpies.
C. They helped each other to remove the trackers.
D. They were driven out of their home by other adult magpies.
11. Which can be the best title for the text
A. Magpies Teach Scientists an Unexpected Lesson
B. Climate Change Makes Magpies More Difficult
C The Trackers Help Magpies Get Used to Nature
D. Magpies Are Adjusting to the Trackers on Their Bodies
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了澳大利亚科学家为监测喜鹊,给五只喜鹊安装了新研发的不到1克的追踪器,却被其他喜鹊在三天内拆掉,这或为喜鹊救援行为,实验虽未达目的却有新发现。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“They live in groups of up to 12 birds and work together to defend the area they live in.(它们通常以12只为一群生活在一起,并共同协作来保卫它们所栖息的区域)”可知,澳大利亚喜鹊是群居动物。故选B。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Attached to a backpack-like harness (背带) which could not be removed easily, the device can re-charge wirelessly and transmit (传输) data wirelessly.(它被安装在一个类似背包的背带上(无法轻易取下),可以无线充电并无线传输数据)”可知,这种新型追踪设备的最大优点是无需电线即可工作。故选A。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“Within 10 minutes of fitting the final tracker, an adult female without a tracker tried to remove the harness from a younger bird and eventually succeeded. This pattern was repeated in the following hours, and by the third day none of the birds had trackers anymore.(在安装最后一个追踪器后的 10 分钟内,一只没有追踪器的成年雌鸟试图从一只较年轻的鸟身上取下背带,最终成功了。这种模式在接下来的几个小时内不断重复,到第三天,所有的鸟都没有追踪器了)”可知,当追踪器被安装在喜鹊身上之后,它们相互帮助,把追踪器取了下来。故选C。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Scientists in Australia thought they had developed a new tracking device to help them monitor magpies (喜鹊), but these birds had other ideas.(澳大利亚的科学家们原本以为他们已经研发出了一种新的追踪设备,能够帮助他们监测喜鹊的行为,但这些鸟儿却另有打算)”结合文章主要说明了澳大利亚科学家为监测喜鹊,给五只喜鹊安装了新研发的不到1克的追踪器,却被其他喜鹊在三天内拆掉,这或为喜鹊救援行为,实验虽未达目的却有新发现。可知,A选项“喜鹊让科学家们有了一个意想不到的发现”最符合文章标题。故选A。
D
Here’s a quick quiz. Person A does a favor for you. Person B asks you to do a favor for him. Who do you tend to like more Surprisingly, the answer is Person B. This quirk (怪癖) of human nature is known as the Ben Franklin Effect.
Benjamin Franklin came across the phenomenon in 1736 when serving as a clerk to the Pennsylvania Assembly. A powerful member didn’t care for Franklin and threatened to make life miserable for him. What to do Instead of winning him over with sweet talk, Franklin asked if he could borrow a rare and valuable book the man owned. This request altered the man’s attitude and paved the way for their friendship. Franklin’s takeaway: “He that has once done you a kindness will be ready to do you another, than he whom you yourself have obliged.”
Several studies have confirmed this. But how can we explain the Ben Franklin Effect Some psychologists refer to cognitive dissonance (失调). It’s difficult to hold two contradictory thoughts at the same time. It makes us uncomfortable. We resolve this tension by changing our mind. “I don’t like Joe, but I am doing him a favor,” we might think. “So maybe I do like him.”
While cognitive dissonance explains a lot, it alone doesn’t explain the Ben Franklin Effect. One 2015 study found that it was, rather, the affiliative (亲和的) motive that the requests convey. That is, we humans want to maintain good relations with other humans, and one way to achieve this is by doing favors for others. This explains a lot about altruistic behavior. We like being useful and, by extension, we like those who give us the opportunity to do so. It’s in our genes.
Yet there is much we still don’t know about the Ben Franklin Effect. Does it apply equally across cultures Is there a point beyond which asking a favor makes you less, not more likable Asking to borrow a book is one thing; asking to borrow a car is another.
12. Why does the author mention Benjamin Franklin’s experience
A. To illustrate a dilemma in making choices. B. To suggest a way of striking up friendships.
C. To stress the importance of strategic requests. D. To introduce the origin of the Ben Franklin Effect.
13. What is a reason for people’s tendency to like those asking for favors
A. Reducing the tension caused by social contact.
B. Increasing the chance of getting help in return.
C. Avoiding the discomfort from conflicting thoughts.
D. Establishing a cooperative community of shared trust.
14. What does the underlined word “altruistic” probably mean in paragraph 4
A. Selfless. B. Impolite. C. Aggressive. D. Responsible.
15. What does the author think of the Ben Franklin Effect
A. It makes little sense. B. It applies to most cultures.
C. It has situational limitations. D. It has great practical significance.
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. A 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章介绍了本·富兰克林效应。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段的“Surprisingly, the answer is Person B. This quirk (怪癖) of human nature is known as the Ben Franklin Effect.(令人惊讶的是,答案是B型这种人性的怪癖被称为本·富兰克林效应。)”和第二段的“Benjamin Franklin came across the phenomenon in 1736 when serving as a clerk to the Pennsylvania Assembly. A powerful member didn’t care for Franklin and threatened to make life miserable for him. What to do Instead of winning him over with sweet talk, Franklin asked if he could borrow a rare and valuable book the man owned. This request altered the man’s attitude and paved the way for their friendship. Franklin’s takeaway: “He that has once done you a kindness will be ready to do you another, than he whom you yourself have obliged.”(本杰明·富兰克林(Benjamin Franklin)在1736年担任宾夕法尼亚州议会书记员时遇到了这种现象。一个有权有势的成员不喜欢富兰克林,并威胁要让他的生活很痛苦。该怎么办?富兰克林没有用甜言蜜语来说服他,而是问他是否可以借他拥有的一本珍贵的书。这个请求改变了男人的态度,为他们的友谊铺平了道路。富兰克林的结论是:“曾经善待过你的人,会比你所善待的人更愿意为你做另一件事。”)”可推断,作者提到本杰明·富兰克林的经历为了介绍“本杰明·富兰克林效应”的起源。故选D。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段的“Some psychologists refer to cognitive dissonance (失调). It’s difficult to hold two contradictory thoughts at the same time. It makes us uncomfortable.(一些心理学家称之为认知失调。同时持有两种相互矛盾的思想是很难的。这让我们感到不舒服。)” 可知,人们倾向于喜欢寻求帮助的人是因为认知失调,即避免持有矛盾的想法带来的不适。故选C。
【14题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词前文“One 2015 study found that it was, rather, the affiliative (亲和的) motive that the requests convey. That is, we humans want to maintain good relations with other humans, and one way to achieve this is by doing favors for others.(2015年的一项研究发现,更确切地说,这是请求所传达的亲和动机。也就是说,我们人类希望与他人保持良好的关系,而实现这一目标的一种方式就是帮助他人。)”以及下文“We like being useful and, by extension, we like those who give us the opportunity to do so. It’s in our genes.(我们喜欢成为有用的人,推而广之,我们喜欢那些给我们这样做机会的人。这是我们的基因。)”可推断,划线词所在句说明人类希望通过帮助他人来保持良好的关系,这解释了无私的行为,因此推断画线词与selfless“无私的”意思相近。故选A。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Yet there is much we still don’t know about the Ben Franklin Effect. Does it apply equally across cultures Is there a point beyond which asking a favor makes you less, not more likable Asking to borrow a book is one thing; asking to borrow a car is another.(然而,我们对本·富兰克林效应还有很多不了解的地方。它在不同文化中都适用吗?有没有一个点,超过了这个点,请求别人帮忙会让你更不讨人喜欢,而不是更讨人喜欢?借书是一回事;向别人借车是另一回事。)”可知,作者认为本·富兰克林效应有情境限制。故选C。
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Food Safety Is Crucial: How Should We Respond
With the rapid growth of online media, China’s increasingly serious food safety issues are coming to light more often. These include incidents like the production and sale of toxic milk powder, recycled cooking oil making its way back to dining tables, and falsified ingredient labels. ___16___
● ___17___ It’s crucial to know where your food comes from and how it’s prepared. Research the sources of your groceries, whether it’s local farms or imported goods. Read labels, check for certifications, and stay updated on any food recalls. Awareness is your first line of defense.
●Support local and transparent producers. Instead of choosing for mass-produced, processed foods, consider supporting local farmers and markets where you can trace the source of your food. Local businesses often prioritize quality over quantity. ___18___
● Eat more at home. Obviously, it’s hard to monitor the hygiene standards and food sources in restaurants. ___19___ You can base your meals around minimally processed, wholesome ingredients to ensure both safety and nutrition, which is absolutely beneficial to your health.
● Practice smart hygiene at home. You play a role in ensuring food safety once it enters your kitchen. Always wash your hands before handling food, clean your kitchen surfaces regularly, and cook meats to safe temperatures. ___20___
A. Be Informed.
B. Be prepared.
C. So, how can we ensure that the food we consume is safe
D. In this way, you are able to have fresher and safer options.
E. Preparing meals yourself allows you to avoid unnecessary additives.
F. Simple actions can make a significant difference in preventing food-borne illnesses.
G. Then, how should we deal with businesses selling bad food
【答案】16. C 17. A 18. D 19. E 20. F
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讨论了中国日益严重的食品安全问题,以及个人应如何回应和保障自己的食品安全。
【16题详解】
上文“With the rapid growth of online media, China’s increasingly serious food safety issues are coming to light more often. These include incidents like the production and sale of toxic milk powder, recycled cooking oil making its way back to dining tables, and falsified ingredient labels. (随着网络媒体的迅速发展,中国日益严重的食品安全问题越来越频繁地曝光。其中包括生产销售有毒奶粉、回收食用油回流餐桌以及伪造配料标签等事件)”说明中国食品安全问题严重,空处承接上文,引出下文关于如何保障食品安全的建议。C选项“那么,我们应该如何应对呢?”符合语境。故选C。
【17题详解】
下文“It’s crucial to know where your food comes from and how it’s prepared. Research the sources of your groceries, whether it’s local farms or imported goods. Read labels, check for certifications, and stay updated on any food recalls. Awareness is your first line of defense. (了解你的食物来自哪里以及它是如何准备的至关重要。研究你的食品来源,无论是当地农场还是进口商品。阅读标签,检查认证,并随时了解任何食品召回信息。意识是你的第一道防线)”说明要保障食品安全,首先要了解你的食物来源和准备方式,要有食品安全的意识。A选项“保持知情”符合语境,引出下文。故选A。
【18题详解】
上文“Support local and transparent producers. Instead of choosing for mass-produced, processed foods, consider supporting local farmers and markets where you can trace the source of your food. Local businesses often prioritize quality over quantity. (支持当地和透明的生产商。不要选择大规模生产的加工食品,而是考虑支持当地农民和市场,在那里你可以追踪你食物的来源。当地企业往往更注重质量而非数量)”说明支持当地和透明的生产商,选择质量而非数量。空处承接上文,进一步说明这样做的好处。D选项“这样,你就能够有更新鲜和安全的选择”符合语境。故选D。
【19题详解】
上文“Eat more at home. Obviously, it’s hard to monitor the hygiene standards and food sources in restaurants. (多在家吃饭。显然,很难监督餐馆的卫生标准和食品来源)”说明多在家吃饭的原因,空处承接上文,进一步说明在家做饭的好处。E选项“自己准备饭菜可以让你避免不必要的添加剂”符合语境。故选E。
【20题详解】
上文“Practice smart hygiene at home. You play a role in ensuring food safety once it enters your kitchen. Always wash your hands before handling food, clean your kitchen surfaces regularly, and cook meats to safe temperatures. (在家保持良好的卫生习惯。食物一旦进入厨房,你就在确保食品安全方面发挥作用。在处理食物之前一定要洗手,定期清洁厨房表面,把肉煮到安全的温度)”说明在家保持良好的卫生习惯是确保食品安全的重要措施。空处承接上文,进一步强调这些简单行动的重要性。F选项“简单的行动可以在预防食源性疾病方面产生重大影响”符合语境。故选F。
第三部分 语言知识运用(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,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
This incident occurred during our trip to visit our daughter last year. We decided on going there by local ____21____ in the evening. Our daughter ____22____ that she would pick us up, but we were confident of our ability and refused her offer.
We got off the bus, thinking the train station was nearby. My husband has a very good sense of direction, so I blindly ____23____ him. But we found ourselves ended up ____24____, with the station nowhere in sight! We approached a gentleman, who was also lost and couldn’t ____25____ us. We started getting ____26____. We had no cell phone to call our daughter either.
Then, we saw a young man and ____27____ our situation. He ____28____ guided us to the train station, just a few blocks away. At the station, the ticket machine ____29____, and our coins fell through without printing _____30_____. Without hesitation, our helpful guide used his credit card to buy our tickets, _____31_____ our offer to repay him. He even _____32_____ us right up to the entry point of the platform.
We were deeply _____33_____ by his kindness and thanked him heartily. However, in the rush, we forgot to ask his _____34_____. When we told our family about the incident, they suggested thanking his _____35_____ in the local newspaper, but we couldn’t because we didn’t know his name.
21. A. bike B. train C. subway D. taxi
22. A. agreed B. insisted C. promised D. considered
23. A. followed B. reminded C. doubted D. imitated
24. A. tired B. empty C. lost D. bored
25. A. help B. join C. trust D. understand
26. A. annoyed B. embarrassed C. surprised D. worried
27. A. announced B. questioned C. analyzed D. explained
28. A. cautiously B. reluctantly C. kindly D. hurriedly
29. A. gave in B. broke down C. showed off D. turned up
30. A. tickets B. notes C. cheques D. receipts
31. A. expecting B. refusing C. accepting D. preferring
32. A. drove B. urged C. pushed D. accompanied
33. A. shocked B. amused C. moved D. motivated
34. A. name B. address C. occupation D. family
35. A. bravery B. wisdom C. generosity D. optimism
【答案】21. B 22. B 23. A 24. C 25. A 26. D 27. D 28. C 29. B 30. A 31. B 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,讲述了一对夫妇在去火车站途中迷路,一位年轻人热心帮助他们找到车站并为他们购票故事,体现了年轻人的善良和慷慨。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我们决定晚上乘坐当地的火车去那里。A. bike自行车;B. train火车;C. subway地铁;D. taxi出租车。根据后文“thinking the train station was nearby”可知,他们选择的交通工具是火车。故选B项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我们的女儿坚持要来接我们,但我们对自己的能力很自信,拒绝了她的提议。A. agreed同意;B. insisted坚持;C. promised承诺;D. considered考虑。根据后文“refused her offer”可知,女儿是坚持要来接他们,但是他们拒绝了。故选B项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我的丈夫方向感很好,所以我盲目地跟随他。A. followed跟随;B. reminded提醒;C. doubted怀疑;D. imitated模仿。根据前文“My husband has a very good sense of direction”可知,作者的丈夫方向感很好,所以她盲目地跟随丈夫。故选A项。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:但我们发现自己迷路了,车站无处可寻!A. tired累的;B. empty空的;C. lost迷失的;D. bored无聊的。根据后文“with the station nowhere in sight”可知,他们找不到车站了,这是迷路了。故选C项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我们向一位先生求助,但他也迷路了,无法帮助我们。A. help帮助;B. join加入;C. trust信任;D. understand理解。根据前文“who was also lost”可知,这位先生也迷路了,所以他无法帮助他们。故选A项。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我们开始变得焦虑起来。A. annoyed生气的;B. embarrassed尴尬的;C. surprised惊讶的;D. worried担心的。根据后文“We had no cell phone”可知,他们迷路了,还没有手机,所以开始变得焦虑起来。故选D项。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:然后,我们看到一位年轻人,向他解释了我们的处境。A. announced宣布;B. questioned质疑;C. analyzed分析;D. explained解释。根据后文“our situation”可知,他们向年轻人解释了自己的情况。故选D项。
【28题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:他善意地引导我们去火车站,那里只有几个街区远。A. cautiously谨慎地;B. reluctantly不情愿地;C. kindly善意地;D. hurriedly匆忙地。根据后文“guided us to the train station”可知,年轻人带他们去了车站,说明他很善良。故选C项。
【29题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:在车站,售票机坏了,我们的硬币掉了进去,却没有打出票。A. gave in屈服;B. broke down坏掉;C. showed off炫耀;D. turned up出现。根据后文“without printing tickets”可知,售票机吞了硬币却打印不出车票,说明它坏了。故选B项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:在车站,售票机坏了,我们的硬币掉了进去,却没有打出票。A. tickets票;B. notes笔记;C. cheques支票;D. receipts收据。根据后文“buy our tickets”可知,年轻人帮我们买票,这里应该是没有打印出票。故选A项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我们的热心向导毫不犹豫地用自己的信用卡为我们买了票,拒绝了我们偿还他的提议。A. expecting期待;B. refusing拒绝;C. accepting接受;D. preferring更喜欢。根据前文“our helpful guide used his credit card to buy our tickets”可知,年轻人自己掏钱替他们买票,说明他拒绝了他们偿还的提议。故选B项。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他甚至还陪送我们一直到了站台入口。A. drove开车;B. urged敦促;C. pushed推;D. accompanied陪伴。根据后文“to the entry point of the platform”可知,他一直陪送他们到站台入口,其余选项不符合语境。故选D项。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我们被他的善良深深打动,衷心地感谢了他。A. shocked震惊的;B. amused好笑的;C. moved感动的;D. motivated有动力的。根据后文“thanked him heartily”可知,他们由衷地感谢这位年轻人,因为他们被年轻人的善良深深打动。故选C项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:然而,在匆忙中,我们忘记问他的名字。A. name名字;B. address地址;C. occupation职业;D. family家庭。根据后文“we didn’t know his name”可知,他们忘了问年轻人的名字。故选A项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:当我们把这件事告诉家人时,他们建议我们在当地报纸上感谢他的慷慨,但我们做不到,因为我们不知道他的名字。A. bravery勇敢;B. wisdom智慧;C. generosity慷慨;D. optimism乐观。根据前文“We were deeply moved by his kindness”可知,年轻人的行为体现了慷慨和善良。故选C项。
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。
When it comes to the word “hot”, it can describe someone’s sex appeal, the spiciness of food, and the heat of the weather. Coincidentally, Chongqing, a city that blends modern skyscrapers with centuries-old traditions, is the very city ___36___ has all three characteristics.
Let me start by talking about the weather. In summer, Chongqing can be ___37___ (extreme) hot and humid. Temperatures often rise above 37 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit), ___38___ (make) it feel like a sauna. People try to stay cool by drinking cold drinks and enjoying the shade.
Next, Chongqing is known for its spicy food. One of the most popular ___39___ (dish) is hot pot. It consists ___40___ a boiling pot of spicy broth where people cook fresh ingredients like meat ___41___ vegetables. The unique flavors and heat of the spices make every meal an adventure. Eating hot pot with friends is a fun experience, and the warmth of the food ___42___ (match) the city’s spirit.
Last but not least, Chongqing features for its beautiful women, who often have a confident and ___43___ (charm) presence. The blend of beauty and personality adds to the lively atmosphere of the city. You can see many ___44___ (fashion) young women enjoying the streets and parks, making the city even more vibrant.
Chongqing’s hot weather, spicy food, and warm people create ____45____ unique and exciting environment.
Chongqing is hot.
【答案】36. that
37. extremely
38. making 39. dishes
40. of 41. and
42. matches
43. charming
44. fashionable
45. a
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文根据“hot”一词的三个含义,介绍了重庆这座城市的三个“热”特征:炎热的天气、辛辣的美食和迷人的女性。
【36题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:巧合是,重庆,这座融合了现代摩天大楼和古老传统的城市,正是拥有这三个特点的城市。定语从句修饰先行词the very city,关系词在从句作主语,由the very修饰只能用that。故填that。
【37题详解】
考查副词。句意:在夏天,重庆可能会非常炎热和潮湿。修饰形容词hot,应用副词extremely。故填extremely。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:温度经常超过37摄氏度(95华氏度),让人感觉像在蒸桑拿。此处需要一个现在分词形式的动词来表示结果,构成结果状语,因此使用“making”。故填making。
【39题详解】
考查名词的数。句意:最受欢迎的菜肴之一是火锅。此处为“one of +可数名词复数”。故填dishes。
【40题详解】
考查介词。句意:它由一锅辛辣的肉汤组成,人们在里面煮新鲜的食材,比如肉和蔬菜。短语consist of表示“由……组成”,故填of。
【41题详解】
考查连词。句意:它由一锅辛辣的肉汤组成,人们在里面煮新鲜的食材,比如肉和蔬菜。此处meat和vegetables为并列关系,因此使用and。故填and。
【42题详解】
考查时态。句意:和朋友一起吃火锅是一种有趣的体验,食物的温暖与这座城市的精神相匹配。根据上文is可知为一般现在时,主语为the warmth of the food,谓语用三单形式。故填matches。
【43题详解】
考查形容词。句意:最后但并非最不重要的一点是,重庆的特色在于美丽的女性,她们往往自信而迷人。修饰名词presence,应用形容词charming。故填charming。
【44题详解】
考查形容词。句意:你可以看到许多时尚的年轻女性享受着街道和公园,使这个城市更加充满活力。修饰名词young women应用形容词fashionable。故填fashionable。
【45题详解】
考查冠词。句意:重庆炎热的天气、辛辣的食物和热情的人创造了一个独特而令人兴奋的环境。此处需要一个不定冠词来表示“一个独特的和令人振奋的环境”,又因unique的发音以辅音音素开头。故填a。
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,你班外教Peter正在对同学们的“课前60秒演讲(60-second Pre-class Speech)”的内容和形式征求大家的意见。请你给他写封邮件,提出你的看法。
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 Peter,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Peter,
Thank you for seeking our opinions about 60-second Pre-class Speech activity. I’d like to share some suggestions.
Firstly, regarding its content, we’d better include more technology topics, which many classmates find meaningful. Also, allowing telling personal stories might make speeches more engaging. Secondly, for presentation format, maybe students could use simple PowerPoint slides with key words. Visual aids like photos or charts would help listeners understand better. Lastly, could speakers receive brief peer feedback afterwards This could help improve together.
Again, thank you for considering these ideas. I believe our speeches will become more interesting.
Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给班级外教写封邮件,讲述对于“课前60秒演讲”这一提议的看法和意见。
【详解】1.词汇积累
征求/头脑风暴:seek→brainstorm
建议:suggestion→advice
利用:use→take advantage of
考虑:consider→think about/take sth. into account
2.句式拓展
同义句改写
原句:Also, allowing telling personal stories might make speeches more engaging.
拓展句:Also, it might make speeches more engaging to allow telling personal stories.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Firstly, regarding its content, we’d better include more technology topics, which many classmates find meaningful.(运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)
【高分句型2】I believe our speeches will become more interesting.(运用了省略连接词that的宾语从句)
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。
I was incredibly proud of my school, the Maplewood Elementary. It connected me to my roots, as my father and grandfather had all graduated from here.
So, when our teacher Mr. Dow announced a group project to create a brochure (小册子) about our school for its 100th anniversary, I was thrilled. The best three brochures would be displayed in the school library, which was a chance to show the new students how wonderful our school was.
I was paired with two classmates: Jake. who loved photography, and Lily who had a gift for writing. Working with others could be fun, right But my enthusiasm quickly faded.
Our first meeting was a disaster. When we discussed which part of the school we should focus on, Jake kept talking about cameras and photos. I turned to Lily, hoping for some support. But she simply shrugged and said, “I’m not really into this. It sounds boring.” Jake nodded in agreement. The project seemed to be harder than I thought.
At our next meeting, I tried to lead the conversation back to the project. I shared some interesting facts I had researched about the school. However, neither of them seemed interested. Jake had promised to gather materials from the library, but instead he showed us photos taken on the weekend. Lily hadn’t started her part of the research either, claiming she had been too busy. I felt like I was the only one who cared.
Back home, I decided to take matters into my own hands. I stayed up late that night, trying to create the brochure by myself. But no matter how hard I tried, the result was far from satisfactory. I was exhausted and disheartened. My mom noticed I was upset. “You can’t do this alone,” she gently reminded me. “Jake and Lily have talents that can make this project shine. You just need to find a way to get them involved.”
注意:
1.续写词数为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
With only three days left, I knew I had to act.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
On the final day, we presented our brochure in class.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】With only three days left, I knew I had to act. After brainstorming some ideas, I invited Jake and Lily to my house. Opening my grandfather’s diary, I pointed at the faded photo of his class. “Your camera can save the moment for the future,” I told Jake, whose eyes suddenly sparkled. Then I suggested he photograph every corner of the school like “time travelers”. Meanwhile, Lily was engaged in my grandfather’s love letter, eager to bring hidden stories back to life. I was busy organizing layouts, combining historical accuracy with creativity. The clock was ticking, but our laughter replaced earlier frustration. (94词)
On the final day, we presented our brochure in class. We stood by the blackboard as everyone went through the pages. They examined the brochure carefully, with their fingers tracing the photos, narratives and timelines which connected three generations of graduates. Noticing surprise on every face, we couldn’t wait to hear Mr. Dow’s announcement of the winner. “This work isn’t just about the school anniversary,” he finally said, tapping the cover where our three names shone, “it’s about how its spirit lives through students’ cooperation.” That afternoon in the library, seeing our brochure on display, we realized our combined talents had created what none could alone. (100词)
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了作者和同学为学校百年校庆制作小册子的经历,展现了团队合作中的挑战、沟通、冲突解决以及最终的成功。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“只剩下三天时间了,我知道必须采取行动了。”以及第二段首句内容“在最后一天,我们在课堂上展示了我们的宣传册。”可知,第一段可描写作者让Jake和Lily一起设计宣传册的过程,其中包含三人分别干什么的内容。
②由第二段首句内容“在最后一天,我们在课堂上展示了我们的宣传册。”可知,第二段可描写作者和朋友所设计的宣传册大获成功。
2.续写线索:只剩下三天的时候,作者知道必须赶紧行动——作者邀请Jake和Lily来家中商讨宣传册一事——作者翻开祖父的日记,建议Jake可以用相机记录一切——而Lily则被祖父的情书所吸引——作者则负责设计——最后一天,三人在课堂上展示了宣传册——同学们都大为惊叹——最终,作者他们所设计的宣传册获得了成功,而作者也意识到团体合作的重要性
3.词汇激活
行为类
①建议:suggest/recommend
②正忙于:be engaged in/be occupied with
③注意:notice/take notice of
情绪类
①渴望做某事:be eager to do sth./be anxious to do sth.
②惊讶:surprise/amazement
【点睛】【高分句型1】Then I suggested he photograph every corner of the school like “time travelers”.(运用了省略that的宾语从句)
【高分句型2】We stood by the blackboard as everyone went through the pages.(运用了as引导的时间状语从句)牡一中2025届高三(英语)学科热身卷三
英 语 试 题
考试时间:120分钟 分值: 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1.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Stop watching TV. B. Do exercise in the gym. C. Change his eating habits.
2. What does the man want to do
A. Apply for a job. B. Make a phone call. C. Read the newspaper.
3 Where does the conversation probably take place
A. On a bus. B. Over the phone. C. In a cinema.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. A holiday plan. B. Their travel experiences. C. The weather in Singapore.
5. What is the woman’s request
A. Working from home. B. Deleting unnecessary files. C. Applying for a new computer.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。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 did the speakers do just now
A. They took a bus tour. B. They went on a boat trip. C. They rode a roller coaster.
7. How does the man feel at the moment
A. Tired. B. Thrilled. C. Dizzy.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. How much will the man pay for the new tea set
A. $10. B. $12. C. $14.
9. Why does the man refuse to buy the shell crafts
A. He is not interested in those handicrafts.
B. He’s already got that kind of thing.
C. He dislikes the design of them.
10. What will the man buy for his mother
A. Akey ring. B. A postcard. C. A soap.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. Why does the woman talk to Daniel
A. To invite him to do sports. B. To consult him about a club. C. To care about his general health.
12. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Relatives.
13. When will the speakers set off
A. At 5:30. B. At 6:00. C. At 6:30.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14. What does Mr. Spears say about his writing
A. He writes for a hobby. B. He takes it very seriously. C. He shares stories to kill time.
15 What was Mr. Spears’s writing habit when he was a teacher
A. He often wrote in the late evening.
B. He spared time for writing in the morning.
C. He wrote down students’ stories at any time.
16. What does Mr. Spears pay attention to now
A. Creative inspiration. B. Continuous learning. C. Physical fitness.
17. Where does Mr. Spears usually write
A. In his office. B. In the bedroom. C. In the sitting room.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. What is the speaker doing
A. Looking for employees. B. Hosting a radio program. C. Giving a lecture.
19. What is the goal of the Forget Me Not Cafe
A. Making reality shows popular.
B. Providing the most delicious dishes.
C. Offering the weak group job opportunities.
20. What is the most difficult thing for A-Coffee employees
A. Communicating with customers.
B. Making customized coffee.
C. Working out meal costs.
第二部分:阅读理解(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,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
A
In 2018 we created the Student Podcast Challenge, an opportunity for students all around the US to record their stories and share them with us. This year’s contest will open on the 6th of next month and close on May 2nd. Once again it will be open to students in grades 4 through 12. Is it your first time entering our contest Don’t fret! We’re here to help.
The basics
Students can make a podcast about any topic they’re interested in, as long as they keep it between three to eight minutes. The entries should be purely original work by students. Please keep it clean! No offensive language will be allowed. And students do need to work with an adult to fill out the submission form to enter the contest.
Where to get started
Choosing a good story is just as important as your audio production or editing skills. For example, a favorite entry from last year was a personal story, reporting on a young person’s experience learning to read with dyslexia (阅读障碍) and discussions on everyday topics like school lunch and teen fashion. Again, you can choose any topic you wish to explore.
The selection
Our judges will select a middle school and high school grand prize winner. The grand prize includes a certificate, a trophy, and an interview from NPR. For fourth graders — a new category we created last year — we’ll select the best entries and air some or all of those podcasts on NPR programs. In previous years, our winners also received additional recognition from their schools, and many were interviewed by local media.
Resources
Before you hit the record button, check out our podcasting resources. We cover everything from how to tell a good story, how to sound like yourself on a microphone to how to use music in your podcast.
For more tips and the latest updates on this year’s contest, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at student podcast challenge@npr.org. Students, we can’t wait to hear your stories. Good luck!
1. Who are the target participants
A. NPR’s staff. B. Students around the US.
C. Podcast lovers. D. The US students in grades 4 to 12.
2. What could disqualify a podcast entry
A. Lacking background music. B. Exceeding the time limit.
C. Choosing a personal topic. D. Using proper language.
3. What is the text
A. An announcement post. B. A school newsletter.
C. A job advertisement. D. A subscription plan.
B
Han Kang, the South Korean author best known for her extraordinary novel, “The Vegetarian,” was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday - the first writer from her country to receive the award.
Mats Malm, the permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy, which organizes the prize, said at a news conference in Stockholm that Han was receiving the honor “for her intense poetic writing that bravely discusses historical events and exposes the fragility of human life.”
Han, 53, was born in 1970 in Gwangju, South Korea. Her father was also a novelist, but much less successful. The family struggled financially and moved frequently. In a 2016 interview with The Times, Han said her childhood experience “was too much for a little child, but I was all right because I was surrounded by books.”
When Han was 9, her family moved to Seoul just months before the Gwangju uprising (起义), when government army fired on crowds of protesters, killing hundreds.
The event shaped her views on humanity’s capacity for violence, Han said in the 2016 interview. She also recalled seeing images of people who lined up to donate their blood to those who were injured in the uprising.
“It was like two unsolvable riddles imprinted on my mind: How can humans be so violent, and how can humans be so noble ” she said. “When I write novels, I find myself always returning to the theme of what it means to be human.”
Han studied literature at Yonsei University in Korea, and her first published works were poems. Her first novel, “Black Deer,” which came out in 1998, was a mystery about a missing woman. In the 2016 interview, Han said it was around that time that she developed the idea for a short story about a woman who becomes a plant, which she eventually developed into “The Vegetarian.”
4. What are Han’s novels themed at
A. Political systems. B. Financial struggle. C. Human nature D. Cultural conflicts.
5. What can we learn about Han’s childhood from paragraph 3
A. Father’s success: inspired her. B. Economic difficulty strengthened her.
C. Frequent move destroyed her. D. The habit of reading comforted her.
6. Why does the author mention the Gwangju uprising
A. To indicate the importance of history. B. To show its influence on Han’s writing.
C. To reveal the cruelty of politics. D. To stress its impact on Korean people’s life.
7. What is “The Vegetarian” mainly about
A. A deer. B. A woman. C. A plant. D. A vegetable.
C
Scientists in Australia thought they had developed a new tracking device to help them monitor magpies (喜鹊), but these birds had other ideas.
Australian magpies are medium-sized black and white birds from the same bird“family” as crows and bluejays. They are known to be quite clever. They live in groups of up to 12 birds and work together to defend the area they live in.
The purpose of the scientists’ experiment was to learn more about how far they travel each day and how their social behaviors are influenced by sex, age, and rank. Besides, the scientists were eager to test the newly developed tracking device.
Most trackers are too big to fit on small and medium sized birds, and small trackers tend to be limited when it comes to data storage, battery life, and reusability. The new tracker,weighing less than 1 gram, was designed to overcome these problems. Attached to a backpack-like harness (背带) which could not be removed easily, the device can re-charge wirelessly and transmit (传输) data wirelessly.
The scientists placed trackers on five magpies using their special harnesses. Things started to fall apart almost immediately. Within 10 minutes of fitting the final tracker, an adult female without a tracker tried to remove the harness from a younger bird and eventually succeeded. This pattern was repeated in the following hours, and by the third day none of the birds had trackers anymore.
Scientists refer to this as“rescue behavior” and it happens when a helper tries to free another individual in trouble and with no obvious direct benefit to the rescuing individual.They think this is the first time rescue behavior has been reported for Australian magpies.However, they aren’t sure if the same individual removed all of the harnesses or if others offered help.
The team didn’t get the data they wanted, but their experiment still produced interesting results. That’s how science works sometimes. The scientists need to try, again to figure out a good way to track these clever birds.
8. What can we learn about Australian magpies from paragraph 2
A. They outsmart crows. B. They are social species.
C. They are rarely spotted. D. They learn from each other.
9. What is a big advantage of the new tracking device
A. It can work without wires. B. It can be applied to all birds.
C. It doesn’t come off the birds. D. It doesn’t need to be re-charged.
10. What happened to the magpies after the trackers were attached to them
A. They couldn’t fly as normal.
B. They were warned by other magpies.
C. They helped each other to remove the trackers.
D. They were driven out of their home by other adult magpies.
11. Which can be the best title for the text
A. Magpies Teach Scientists an Unexpected Lesson
B. Climate Change Makes Magpies More Difficult
C. The Trackers Help Magpies Get Used to Nature
D. Magpies Are Adjusting to the Trackers on Their Bodies
D
Here’s a quick quiz. Person A does a favor for you. Person B asks you to do a favor for him. Who do you tend to like more Surprisingly, the answer is Person B. This quirk (怪癖) of human nature is known as the Ben Franklin Effect.
Benjamin Franklin came across the phenomenon in 1736 when serving as a clerk to the Pennsylvania Assembly. A powerful member didn’t care for Franklin and threatened to make life miserable for him. What to do Instead of winning him over with sweet talk, Franklin asked if he could borrow a rare and valuable book the man owned. This request altered the man’s attitude and paved the way for their friendship. Franklin’s takeaway: “He that has once done you a kindness will be ready to do you another, than he whom you yourself have obliged.”
Several studies have confirmed this. But how can we explain the Ben Franklin Effect Some psychologists refer to cognitive dissonance (失调). It’s difficult to hold two contradictory thoughts at the same time. It makes us uncomfortable. We resolve this tension by changing our mind. “I don’t like Joe, but I am doing him a favor,” we might think. “So maybe I do like him.”
While cognitive dissonance explains a lot, it alone doesn’t explain the Ben Franklin Effect. One 2015 study found that it was, rather, the affiliative (亲和的) motive that the requests convey. That is, we humans want to maintain good relations with other humans, and one way to achieve this is by doing favors for others. This explains a lot about altruistic behavior. We like being useful and, by extension, we like those who give us the opportunity to do so. It’s in our genes.
Yet there is much we still don’t know about the Ben Franklin Effect. Does it apply equally across cultures Is there a point beyond which asking a favor makes you less, not more likable Asking to borrow a book is one thing; asking to borrow a car is another.
12. Why does the author mention Benjamin Franklin’s experience
A. To illustrate a dilemma in making choices. B. To suggest a way of striking up friendships.
C. To stress the importance of strategic requests. D. To introduce the origin of the Ben Franklin Effect.
13. What is a reason for people’s tendency to like those asking for favors
A. Reducing the tension caused by social contact.
B. Increasing the chance of getting help in return.
C. Avoiding the discomfort from conflicting thoughts.
D. Establishing a cooperative community of shared trust.
14. What does the underlined word “altruistic” probably mean in paragraph 4
A. Selfless. B. Impolite. C. Aggressive. D. Responsible.
15. What does the author think of the Ben Franklin Effect
A. It makes little sense. B. It applies to most cultures.
C. It has situational limitations. D. It has great practical significance.
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Food Safety Is Crucial: How Should We Respond
With the rapid growth of online media, China’s increasingly serious food safety issues are coming to light more often. These include incidents like the production and sale of toxic milk powder, recycled cooking oil making its way back to dining tables, and falsified ingredient labels. ___16___
● ___17___ It’s crucial to know where your food comes from and how it’s prepared. Research the sources of your groceries, whether it’s local farms or imported goods. Read labels, check for certifications, and stay updated on any food recalls. Awareness is your first line of defense.
●Support local and transparent producers. Instead of choosing for mass-produced, processed foods, consider supporting local farmers and markets where you can trace the source of your food. Local businesses often prioritize quality over quantity. ___18___
● Eat more at home. Obviously, it’s hard to monitor the hygiene standards and food sources in restaurants. ___19___ You can base your meals around minimally processed, wholesome ingredients to ensure both safety and nutrition, which is absolutely beneficial to your health.
● Practice smart hygiene at home. You play a role in ensuring food safety once it enters your kitchen. Always wash your hands before handling food, clean your kitchen surfaces regularly, and cook meats to safe temperatures. ___20___
A. Be Informed.
B. Be prepared.
C. So, how can we ensure that the food we consume is safe
D. In this way, you are able to have fresher and safer options.
E. Preparing meals yourself allows you to avoid unnecessary additives.
F. Simple actions can make a significant difference in preventing food-borne illnesses.
G. Then, how should we deal with businesses selling bad food
第三部分 语言知识运用(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,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
This incident occurred during our trip to visit our daughter last year. We decided on going there by local ____21____ in the evening. Our daughter ____22____ that she would pick us up, but we were confident of our ability and refused her offer.
We got off the bus, thinking the train station was nearby. My husband has a very good sense of direction, so I blindly ____23____ him. But we found ourselves ended up ____24____, with the station nowhere in sight! We approached a gentleman, who was also lost and couldn’t ____25____ us. We started getting ____26____. We had no cell phone to call our daughter either.
Then, we saw a young man and ____27____ our situation. He ____28____ guided us to the train station, just a few blocks away. At the station, the ticket machine ____29____, and our coins fell through without printing _____30_____. Without hesitation, our helpful guide used his credit card to buy our tickets, _____31_____ our offer to repay him. He even _____32_____ us right up to the entry point of the platform.
We were deeply _____33_____ by his kindness and thanked him heartily. However, in the rush, we forgot to ask his _____34_____. When we told our family about the incident, they suggested thanking his _____35_____ in the local newspaper, but we couldn’t because we didn’t know his name.
21 A. bike B. train C. subway D. taxi
22. A. agreed B. insisted C. promised D. considered
23. A. followed B. reminded C. doubted D. imitated
24. A. tired B. empty C. lost D. bored
25. A. help B. join C. trust D. understand
26. A. annoyed B. embarrassed C. surprised D. worried
27. A. announced B. questioned C. analyzed D. explained
28. A. cautiously B. reluctantly C. kindly D. hurriedly
29. A. gave in B. broke down C. showed off D. turned up
30. A. tickets B. notes C. cheques D. receipts
31. A. expecting B. refusing C. accepting D. preferring
32. A. drove B. urged C. pushed D. accompanied
33 A. shocked B. amused C. moved D. motivated
34. A. name B. address C. occupation D. family
35. A. bravery B. wisdom C. generosity D. optimism
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。
When it comes to the word “hot”, it can describe someone’s sex appeal, the spiciness of food, and the heat of the weather. Coincidentally, Chongqing, a city that blends modern skyscrapers with centuries-old traditions, is the very city ___36___ has all three characteristics.
Let me start by talking about the weather. In summer, Chongqing can be ___37___ (extreme) hot and humid. Temperatures often rise above 37 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit), ___38___ (make) it feel like a sauna. People try to stay cool by drinking cold drinks and enjoying the shade.
Next, Chongqing is known for its spicy food. One of the most popular ___39___ (dish) is hot pot. It consists ___40___ a boiling pot of spicy broth where people cook fresh ingredients like meat ___41___ vegetables. The unique flavors and heat of the spices make every meal an adventure. Eating hot pot with friends is a fun experience, and the warmth of the food ___42___ (match) the city’s spirit.
Last but not least, Chongqing features for its beautiful women, who often have a confident and ___43___ (charm) presence. The blend of beauty and personality adds to the lively atmosphere of the city. You can see many ___44___ (fashion) young women enjoying the streets and parks, making the city even more vibrant.
Chongqing’s hot weather, spicy food, and warm people create ____45____ unique and exciting environment.
Chongqing is hot.
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,你班外教Peter正在对同学们的“课前60秒演讲(60-second Pre-class Speech)”的内容和形式征求大家的意见。请你给他写封邮件,提出你的看法。
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 Peter,
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Best wishes!
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。
I was incredibly proud of my school, the Maplewood Elementary. It connected me to my roots, as my father and grandfather had all graduated from here.
So, when our teacher Mr. Dow announced a group project to create a brochure (小册子) about our school for its 100th anniversary, I was thrilled. The best three brochures would be displayed in the school library, which was a chance to show the new students how wonderful our school was.
I was paired with two classmates: Jake. who loved photography, and Lily who had a gift for writing. Working with others could be fun, right But my enthusiasm quickly faded.
Our first meeting was a disaster. When we discussed which part of the school we should focus on, Jake kept talking about cameras and photos. I turned to Lily, hoping for some support. But she simply shrugged and said, “I’m not really into this. It sounds boring.” Jake nodded in agreement. The project seemed to be harder than I thought.
At our next meeting, I tried to lead the conversation back to the project. I shared some interesting facts I had researched about the school. However, neither of them seemed interested. Jake had promised to gather materials from the library, but instead he showed us photos taken on the weekend. Lily hadn’t started her part of the research either, claiming she had been too busy. I felt like I was the only one who cared.
Back home, I decided to take matters into my own hands. I stayed up late that night, trying to create the brochure by myself. But no matter how hard I tried, the result was far from satisfactory. I was exhausted and disheartened. My mom noticed I was upset. “You can’t do this alone,” she gently reminded me. “Jake and Lily have talents that can make this project shine. You just need to find a way to get them involved.”
注意:
1.续写词数为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
With only three days left, I knew I had to act.
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On the final day, we presented our brochure in class.
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