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2024届高三4月强化训练答案解析
听力：1-20 CBBCB ACAAC BBACB BCCAA
阅读理解：21-23 ADB 24-27 BDAC 28-31 DBCA 32-35 BCDC 36-40 GFACE
完形填空：41-45．ABACB 46-50. DABCA 51-55. CDBCD
语法填空：56. performances 57. that / which 58. recognized 59. have received 60. but/yet 61. belonging 62. to 63. impossible 64. the 65. seriously
应用文写作
Dear John,
I am a senior three student named Li Hua. I am writing to express my views on the necessity of offering career planning courses in senior high schools.
Firstly, I believe that such courses are highly valuable. As we approach graduation, the idea of choosing a career path can be overwhelming. These courses provide an opportunity to explore various industries and job roles, helping us make informed decisions about our future. Secondly, career planning courses also teach valuable skills such as resume writing, interviewing skills, and job-searching strategies. These skills are essential for success in the workplace. Lastly, I suggest that such courses should be integrated into the regular school curriculum. We could have dedicated teachers who are experts in career counseling and development. These teachers could guide us through the process of exploring our interests, skills, and values, and help us identify suitable career paths.
In conclusion, I’m firmly convinced that senior high schools should offer career planning courses. Thank you for considering my views.
Best regards,
Li Hua
读后续写
A possible version:
Finally, on the twenty-sixth day, Chris and I walked into the coop after school. We were surprised and excited to find a furry ball, struggling on its thin legs. Both Chris and I were wild with joy at the moment. It didn’t take long for the little chick to grow feathers. The old hen would peer at this odd-looking chick, obviously puzzled why it looked so different from her other babies. But for us, he was more like an inseparable friend until one day, Dad came to tell us, “Feed it up. We need a nice fat bird for Thanksgiving.” Our hearts sank.
We waited nervously for the coming of the next Thanksgiving Day. “I don’t want him to end up on our Thanksgiving table.” Chris said miserably. So we hid him in a cave nearby and told Dad he was missing. A couple of days later, Dad decided that a fox must have gotten him. We went without a turkey that year. After Thanksgiving, we hurried into the woods only to find the cave empty. We were heartbroken. One day several months later, Chris was playing in the garden when he cried excitedly, “Our old friend has come back!” Sure enough it was our old fellow, and he’d brought a companion, a pretty little hen turkey.
答案详解：
阅读理解
A篇
本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍4个圣诞节购买礼物的最佳场所。
21. A. 根据第一段第二句“With multiple gifts to buy and a packed social calendar to cope with, Christmas shopping can feel like a drag”可知A选项正确。
22. D. 根据文章第二段“Some of the most exclusive high-end brands make their way there.
”和第四段“There’s a range of exclusive brands you can’t get elsewhere.”可知D选项正确。
23. B. 根据文章第三段“Tebay boasts not only a restaurant serving fresh local produce but a farm shop selling the finest foods, crafts and clothes from a community of 80 farmers and makers within 30 miles.”和第五段“The Newt is an excellent destination for gift shopping, with an on-site farm and homeware shop, as well as an abundant online store.”可知B选项正确。
B篇
24. B细节理解题。从原文“the story inspired by a painting masterpiece Qianli Jiangshan Tu by Wang Ximeng from the Song Dynasty ”和“Hai extended his life through sci-fi.”可知此书是中国元素和科幻的结合。从“Zhao abandoned his physical body and entered a space where a modern policeman that was investigating a case involving an ancient painting.”可知有侦探故事。
25. D推理题 “Their stories go to show that holding a job should not deter people from pursuing their dreams of writing.”可知前两段讲的作者的经历都是为了鼓励科幻小说爱好者创作作品
26. A推理题 从文中第五段“If there is a story and the will to write it, one can get up early or sleep late to devote around three hours to writing intensively every day” 可知
27. C文章出处题 文章开头交代时间地点事件，第二段介绍获奖作品内容，第三、四、五段介绍作者的经历激励科幻小说爱好者创作作品，可知这是一篇新闻报道。
C 篇
消极悲观的害处有多大？新研究发现，长期的消极思维习惯会增加患老年痴呆症的风险。
28. D 第二段 “... researchers found ‘repetitive negative thinking’ (RNT) is linked to subsequent cognitive decline as well as the deposition (沉积) of harmful brain proteins linked to Alzheimer’s. ”
29. B 第三段 “... Here, we found that certain thinking patterns involved in depression and anxiety could be an underlying reason why people with those disorders are more likely to develop dementia. “
30. C 第六段 “... the study participants responded to questions about how they typically think about negative experiences, focusing on RNT patterns like thoughts about the past and worry about the future. ”
31. A 倒数第二段可以看出，调控自己的消极心理有益于健康。
D篇
这是一篇说明文，介绍了下颌带企鹅爸爸妈妈在孵蛋和养育幼崽的过程中，为了时刻警惕潜在的危险，保护好正在孵化的企鹅蛋或者企鹅幼崽，同时又需保证睡眠，不得不采用只持续4秒的超短时睡眠策略。Lee 及其团队用生物记录仪记录了14对企鹅的活动、脉搏及觅食企鹅的下潜深度；接着，他们暂时将电极植入企鹅头盖骨以监测大脑活动情况。
32.B。猜测词义题。根据第一段“a strategy that allows parents to keep constant watch over vulnerable eggs and chicks,”可知，这种短时打盹是为了看守保护好自己的企鹅蛋或者幼鸟，而这些企鹅蛋或幼鸟在嘈杂混乱的环境中，有潜在的危险。故B正确。
33.C。细节理解题。文中第二、三段介绍了企鹅短时打盹，是因为环境嘈杂混乱故不得不随时提高警惕，两只企鹅轮流照顾企鹅蛋或幼崽。在这2个月左右时间内，这种是一警惕点不能松懈的。故C正确。
34. D。理解概括题。第四段介绍了Lee 及其团队通过将生物记录仪固定在企鹅背上，并将电极植入企鹅头盖骨来测量企鹅的大脑活动。分析数据后发现企鹅在活动是大脑比较活跃，在打盹期间，其大脑活动减慢。故D正确。
35. C。主旨标题题。根据全文可知，本文介绍企鹅爸爸妈妈在孵蛋和养育幼崽的过程中，为了时刻警惕潜在的危险，保护好正在孵化的企鹅蛋或者企鹅幼崽，同时又需保证睡眠，不得不采用只持续4秒的超短时睡眠策略。顾C正确。
7选5阅读
本文是一篇介绍让你走上探索绘画魅力的指南。
36. Ｇ。 考查前后语义衔接和前后连贯。根据下文“Rather, use what you already have and are comfortable with, even if it is that one pencil from sixth form.”和本段小标题可知，绘画开始前的准备工作应该注意事项，更确切的说，绘画工具。故选Ｇ。
37. Ｆ。 考查前后语义衔接和前后连贯。根据上文建议不要直接开始复杂绘画开始和下文提到的基础性工作可知，此处选Ｆ。
38. Ａ。 考查小标题。根据本段主要内容可知，观察很重要，故选Ａ。
39. Ｃ。 考查前后语义衔接和指示代词的指代。根据上文“Everyday objects are your best teachers. ”和后面的“they”和“their”，再加上关注点可知，此处选Ｃ。
40. E。 考查前后语义衔接和前后连贯。根据下文提到的艺术源泉包括博物馆，书籍和网站资源来看，可知前句应该是沉浸在艺术的海洋中，此处选Ｅ。
完形填空
本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Cliff Devries梦想着成为一名游泳选手，但是脊柱上长了肿瘤使他接受手术后甚至不能移动手指。但是他凭借自己的意志度过了难关，积极地进行复建，成为一名出色的游泳教练和指导。46岁的时候他尝试了跳水，继续重新书写自己的故事。
41．考查动词词义辨析。根据下文对Cliff Devries经历的具体描述可知，他经历了人生的起伏，利用自己强大的意志度过难关；由此可知，Devries的人生故事最好的解释了上文“Life brings several ups and downs but nothing lasts forever．(人生有起起落落，但没有什么是永恒的。)”故选A。
42．考查形容词词义辨析。结合下文可知Devries脊柱上长了肿瘤，接受手术后他甚至不能移动手指；由此可知，生活对他非常残酷，但他的意志使他成为世界上最鼓舞人心的人之一。故选B。
43．考查副词词义辨析。句意：他非凡的才能毫无疑问可以使他实现这一梦想。故选A。
44．考查动词词义辨析。句意：生活并不是一帆风顺的，他开始经历一生中最痛苦的经历之一。故选C。
45．考查名词词义辨析。句意：在他年轻的时候，他开始出现肩膀异常，然后感到虚弱。故选B。
46．考查名词词义辨析。句意：由于健康状况不佳，他寻求医疗帮助。故选D。
47．考查动词词义辨析。句意：Devries求助于医生，报告说Devries的脊柱有一个大肿瘤，医生说他活不下去了。固定短语make it“幸免于难；渡过难关”符合语境。故选A。
48．考查动词短语辨析。A．paid off 偿清，成功；B．be broken off 被终止；C．turned down拒绝，调低；D．given away赠送。根据上文可知，医生认为Devries活不下去了，所以对于Devries而言，自己对未来的计划都被终止了，感觉再也无法实现了。故选B。
49．考查名词词义辨析。此句指糟糕的时期都会结束，短语come to an end意为“结束”。故选C。
50．考查动词词义辨析。根据下文可知，Devries凭着自己的意志活了下来。故选A。
51．考查名词词义辨析。据空后的“exercise and all he needed to back up his feet”以及常识可知，术后的Devries想要站起来，需要接受相应的治疗以及锻炼。故选C。
52．考查名词词义辨析。对Devries术后进行复建的描述可知，他一直在用强大的意志在不断努力，尝试着站起来，尝试着走路，由此推知，此处指多次尝试后，他才成为一名游泳教练。故选D。
53．考查动词词义辨析。意志强大的Devries凭借努力取得了这样的成就。故选B。
54．考查名词词义辨析。根据上文“Devries built the dream of becoming a swimmer．”以及空后的“he’d been waiting for all his life”可知，走上跳板，跃入水中，应该是Devries等待很久的时刻。故选C。
55．考查动词词义辨析。身体的半瘫痪状态并没有能阻止Devries去进行自己喜欢的跳水。
语法填空
主题语境：人与社会
本文为记叙文，介绍两位网络名人学习中国非物质文化遗产——皮影戏的情况。
56. performances。考查词形变换和名词复数。 perform的名词形式为performance, 为可数名词，这里用复数形式表一类事物。
57. that / which。考查关系代词。设空处引导限制性定语从句，修饰a history，且在从句中作主语，故填that或which。
58. recognized。考查过去分词的用法。设空处所在部份作定语，recognize与a representative of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity之间在逻辑上是被动关系，故填recognized。
59. have received。考查时态和主谓一致。定语从句中有时间状语so far, 故用现在完成时。关系代词在定语从句中做主语，谓语动词的数应该和先行词保持一致。根据句意，此处先行词应该为videos, 故答案为 have received。
60. but/yet。考查并列连词。根据句意，此处为转折关系，故用表转折的并列连词“but/yet”。
61. belonging。考查现在分词。此处belong和被修饰的词 romance之间是主动关系，故用现在分词作定语，表主动。
62. to。考查介词。 dedicate和介词to搭配。dedicate… to…意为“把…奉献给…”。
63. impossible。考查构词法。根据句意, 应为“似乎是不可能的任务”，故用impossible。
64. the。考查冠词。最高级前用定冠词the。
65. seriously。考查副词。“take sth seriously” 意为“认真对待某事”。
Text 1
W: It’s been four weeks since your accident. How’s the pain in your legs
M: My egs were really hurting me until last week, but that’s worn off now, so has the pain in my back. My shoulder is still fairly sore, though not as bad as it was.
Text 2
M: You need to come back in two weeks. The first available appointment is March 2nd at 5:00. How’s that
W: I’m afraid that’s no good. How about the next day
M: There are openings at 11:30 and 4:00. Which is better
W: I guess I’ll come in the morning.
Text 3
M: I saw an interesting program last night on the new computer.
W: I read about it in the paper. It’s a great idea, isn’t it
M: Actually, I’m afraid it won’t be used for education. A lot of kids will just use it to surf the internet.
Text 4
W: Hey. John. Are you going t Lucy’s party this weekend All of our friends will be there.
M: I really want to. But I’m scheduled to work on Saturday night. I’ll be sure to go to the next party she invites me to.
Text 5
M: I have to go out of town on a family emergency. Can you cover my reading class tomorrow
W: Sure, but I need to read your teaching plan first. I hope your emergency works out fluently.
M: Thanks. My mother’s in hospital, and it’s my turn to take care of her this week.
Text 6
M: Now that my business is expanding, the office is starting to seem too small. I’ve started looking for a new place to rent.
W: Have you looked at the area around the train station There are some business properties that are being redecorated there.
M: That’s a good idea. I’ll look over there tomorrow.
W: According to the weather forecast, tomorrow should be a nice day to walk around.
Text 7
M: You mean it’s still not fixed.
W: Not yet. Too bad it broke down on the hottest day of the year. And the really bad news is that I still have to pick up a part before the repairman can fix it.
M: I’m supposed to wear a coat and tie in the office, I’ve been dying! I hope it’s fixed by tomorrow morning.
W: Well, don’t count on that. I won’t be able to get the part until late in the afternoon tomorrow, so the repairman won’t get back her until the next day.
Text 8
M: I haven’t booked my fright yet, but I was wondering, do you have any advice on how to best get there from the airport
W: Yes. If you’re flying into, Reagan National is the closest. You can take the subway right in from there. Dulles is further away and a cab is probably the easiest. It’s about 60 dollars in a cab. And then Baltimore-Washington Airport connects to a commuter train that you can take right into the main train station in town.
M: OK, cool. And are you guys pretty centrally located, next to all the sights and everything
W: Yep. pretty central to DC. You can walk down to the White House. The subway is right around the corner, which gets you anywhere else you need to go.
M: That sounds good. Thank you. I’m gonna have a think about it and once I’ve got my fright booked, I’ll give you a call.
Text 9
W: Did you enjoy your stay with us, sir
M: Yes, very much. Now I need to get to the airport. I have a flight that leaves in about two hours. I heard you have a free airport bus service
W: Yes, we do. The next bus leaves in about half an hour. It takes about twenty-five minutes to get to the airport.
M: Fantastic. I’ll just wait in the hallway. Will you please let me know when it will be leaving
W: Of course, sir. Oh, before you go, would you please settle the bill for your drink at our bar just now
M: Oh, sorry, I almost forgot. How much is it
W: Fifteen dollars and fifty cents. How would you like to pay
M: Credit card. And I’ll need a receipt, please.
W: OK. Would you like to sign the hotel guest book while you wait
M: Sure, I had a really good stay here.
W: Thank you again for staying with us.
Text 10
Well, the next product I want to move onto is children’s toy. In this part of building, we manufacture several different wooden toys. But the greatest demand is for our train sets. These are made up of ten pieces and each piece is a different color. It’s a toy for the under-fives and it sells well. We manufacture 1.000 of these every week. Over here, we put all the toys into boxes. Because this is a product for young children, everything has to be very carefully checked in advance. So the average time it takes for packaging is 5 minutes per box.
We supply a lot of large department stores throughout the country. Orders are not constant, but go up and down depending on what time of the year it is. So we try to keep about 1,000 boxes in storage at any time. That’s the number that we have at the moment anyway. As I said, we deliver our children’s toys to stores around the country. Outside, we’re just loading up the lorries which are going to set off tomorrow. That’s November 3rd. then there won’t be another shipment until 10th, November.郧阳中学2024届高三4月强化训练
英语试题
第一节(共5小题; 每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. Which part of the man’s body hurts at the moment
A. His legs. B. His back. C. His shoulder.
2. When is the woman’s appointment
A. At 5:00 pm on March 2nd.
B. At 11:30 am on March 3rd.
C. At 4:00 pm on March 3rd.
3 What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A new computer.
В. An educational project.
C. The general idea of the paper.
4 Why won’t John go to the party
A. He is not invited.
B. He will visit a friend.
C. He has to work overtime.
5 What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Professor and student. B. Colleagues. C. Mother and son.
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. Why is the man looking for a new place to rent
A. His office isn’t big enough.
В. He wants to be closer to his office.
C. His business isn’t growing very fast.
7. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Expand his business.
B. Check the weather forecast.
C. Explore the area around the train station.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. An air conditioner. B. A printer. C. A car.
9. How does the man probably feel
A. Annoyed. B. Confused. C. Surprised.
10. When will the repairman come back
A. Tomorrow morning.
B. Tomorrow afternoon.
C. The day after tomorrow.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the woman probably
A. A travel agent. B. A hotel receptionist. C. A flight attendant.
12. How does the woman suggest the man get to town from Baltimore Washington Airport
A. By subway. B. By train. C. By cab.
13 What will the man do first
A. Have a second thought. В. Ring the woman. C. Book а flight.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a travel agency. B. In a bar. C. In a hotel.
15. How long will it take the man to get to the airport
A. 50 minutes. B. 25 minutes. C. 15 minutes.
16. What will the man do in thirty minutes
A. Pay the bill. B. Take a bus. C. Receive the receipt.
17. What does the man agree to do before leaving
A. Have a drink. В. Write a thank-you note. C. Sign the guest book.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. How many wooden train sets are made each month
A. About 1,000. B. About 2,000. C. About 4,000.
19. Why do they have about 1,000 boxes in stock
A. Orders are changeable. B. The space is limited. C. It can save costs.
20. What is the date today
A. November 2nd. B. November 3rd. C. November 10th.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The best places to do your Christmas shopping this year
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – but it can also be the most stressful. With multiple gifts to buy and a packed social calendar to cope with, Christmas shopping can feel like a drag, but no need to panic purchase: these top-quality shops deliver on festive cheer and on one-of-a-kind gifting.
Best for pre-loved gifts
Oxfam Superstore, Oxford
Trying to give more sustainably this Christmas Head to Oxfam Superstore, an market of second-hand wonders, from furniture to fashion. Some of the most exclusive high-end brands make their way there.
Oxford Business Park, Alec Issigonis Way, OX4 2JZ
Best for on-the-go gifts
Tebay Services, Cumbria
Driving home for Christmas You’re very lucky if your journey takes you along the M6 and passes Tebay. Tebay boasts not only a restaurant serving fresh local produce but a farm shop selling the finest foods, crafts and clothes from a community of 80 farmers and makers within 30 miles.
M6, Tebay |
Best for beauty fanatics
Sephora, Westfield London
The US beauty mecca Sephora opened its first UK store in March and has fast become a destination for beauty fans countrywide. It’s truly a beauty lover’s playground —you can spray and try products to your heart’s content and there’s a range of expensive, but exclusive brands you can’t get elsewhere.
Ariel Way, W12 7GF | sephora.co.uk
Best for foodie gifts
The Newt in Somerset, Bruton
The Newt is an excellent destination for gift shopping, with an on-site farm and homeware shop, as well as an abundant online store. This year’s range has everything from Somerset cheese to butchery meats and cases of wine.
Hadspen, BA7 7NG |
What will make you feel worried as Christmas Day is approaching
A. Purchasing many gifts.
B. Meeting a lot of beauty fans.
C. Dealing with the old calendar.
D. Delivering different kinds of presents.
What is the similarity between Oxfam Superstore and Sephora, Westfield
A. They feature second-hand gifts.
B. They can satisfy the beauty lover’s needs.
C. They pay more attention to the fashion of presents.
D. They share exceptional and expensive brands of goods.
Where should you go if you prefer to get local-made produce
A. Oxford Business Park or M6, Tebay.
B. M6, Tebay or Hadspen, BA77NG.
C. Ariel Way, W12 7GF or M6, Tebay.
D. Oxford Business Park or Hadspen, BA77NG.
B
Science fiction lovers in China have reasons to feel inspired by Chinese writer Hai Ya, whose book The Space-Time Painter won the Hugo Award for Best Novelette on Oct. 21, 2023.
Hai created the story inspired by a painting masterpiece Qianli Jiangshan Tu by Wang Ximeng from the Song Dynasty, who painted the work at the age of 18. Hai created a painter named Zhao Ximeng, who painted for the emperor more than 1,000 years ago. After much misery and suffering, Zhao abandoned his physical body and entered a space where a modern policeman was investigating a case involving an ancient painting. The story reveals the political struggles behind this extraordinary painting and fights of individuals against the torrents of time. Pitying on Wang who was so talented but had such a short life, Hai extended his life through sci-fi.
Hai has impressed the world most with his work ethics. Rather than being a full-time novelist, Hai treats writing as a part-time activity to be taken up whenever he is not doing his bread-winning job, something that should inspire more young writers. There was a time when not everyone could be a “writer” but now more and more people are pursuing their dreams to become writers.
In fact, Liu Cixin, who won the Hugo Award for The Three-body Problem in 2015, is also a part-time writer, holding an engineering job. He encourages young people to keep their jobs and write if they have dreams.
Their stories go to show that holding a job should not deter people from pursuing their dreams of writing. If there is a story and the will to write it, one can get up early or sleep late to devote around three hours to writing intensively every day. And having a job will actually equip one with enough material to write about, while the salary can guarantee a life, because not every writer makes enough money from writing. The key lies in balancing the eight hours in office every day with three hours of writing in the early morning or late at night. Persistence is the key.
24. What can we know about The Space-Time Painter
A. It was inspired by the marvelous life of Wang Ximeng.
B. It combines the elements of Chinese culture with sci-fi.
C. It was the first Chinese book to win a Hugo award.
D. It reveals the struggles among average individuals.
25. Why is Liu Cixin mentioned by the author
A. To show his popularity.
B. To promote the book The Three-body Problem.
C. To prove that it’s necessary to keep a bread-winning job.
D. To inspire sci-fi lovers to write stories while keeping their jobs.
26. What does Hai’s writing experience tell us
A. Persistence will be eventually rewarded.
B. Unintentional actions bring unexpected surprise.
C. Balancing your work with hobby is important.
D. Genius is ninety-nine percent perspiration plus one percent inspiration.
27. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A book review. B. A science paper.
C. A news report. D. An advertisement.
C
Persistently engaging in negative thinking patterns may raise the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, finds a new UCL-led study.
In the study of people aged over 55, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, researchers found ‘repetitive negative thinking’ (RNT) is linked to subsequent cognitive decline as well as the deposition (沉积) of harmful brain proteins linked to Alzheimer’s.
Lead author Dr Natalie Marchant (UCL Psychiatry) said, “Depression and anxiety in mid-life and old age are already known to be risk factors for dementia (痴呆). Here, we found that certain thinking patterns involved in depression and anxiety could be an underlying reason why people with those disorders are more likely to develop dementia.”
“We hope that our findings could be used to develop strategies to lower people’s risk of dementia by helping them to reduce their negative thinking patterns.”
For the Alzheimer’s Society-supported study, the research team from UCL, INSERM and McGill University studied 292 people over the age of 55.
Over a period of two years, the study participants responded to questions about how they typically think about negative experiences, focusing on RNT patterns like thoughts about the past and worry about the future. The participants also completed measures of depression and anxiety symptoms. Their cognitive function was assessed, measuring memory, attention, spatial cognition, and language.
The researchers found that people who exhibited higher RNT patterns experienced more cognitive decline over a four-year period, and declines in memory (which is among the earlier signs of Alzheimer’s disease).
“We propose that repetitive negative thinking may be a new risk factor for dementia as it could contribute to dementia in a unique way,” said Dr Marchant.
Co-author Dr Gael Chételat commented, “Our thoughts can have a biological impact on our physical health, which might be positive or negative. Mental training practices such as meditation might help promoting positive while down-regulating negative-associated mental schemes.”
“Looking after your mental health is important, and it should be a major public health priority, as it’s not only important for people’s health and well-being in the short term, but it could also impact your eventual risk of dementia.”
28. What is repetitive negative thinking (RNT) connected to
A. Thinking approach improvement in later years.
B. Anxiety disorders which occur in females solely.
C. Individuals of younger age, which is turning into a trend.
D. Later cognitive decline and the deposit of harmful brain proteins.
29. What can we learn about certain thinking patterns according to Dr Natalie Marchant
A. They have no substantial impact on dementia.
B. They might lead to people getting dementia easily.
C. They are relevant primarily in mid-life, not in old age.
D. They are primary contributors to depression and anxiety disorders.
30. What were the participants asked about in the study
A. Their daily routines and habits.
B. Their favorite personal experiences.
C. Their typical thinking about negative experiences.
D. Their perspectives on various mental health practices.
31. What can we infer from the text
A. Controlling negative emotions is beneficial to health.
B. Repetitive negative patterns increase memory in a sense.
C. Mental health of the elderly always goes unnoticed in public.
D. Constantly engaging in thinking leads to one’s dementia in time.
D
Sleep-deprived human parents know the value of a quick nap, but it turns out Chinstrap penguins have us all beat. When nesting, these Antarctic birds take four-second-long “microsleeps,” a strategy that allows parents to keep constant watch over vulnerable eggs and chicks, all while amounting to 11 hours of total sleep a day, according to a new study.
It’s hard to sleep in a colony of nesting Chinstrap penguins. The Antarctic summer sun provides 24/7 daylight, illuminating thousands of noisy birds. And then there’s the eye-watering smell of ammonia (氨气) mixed with rotting fish and penguin wastes. “It made me dizzy,” says co-study leader Won Young Lee, a researcher at the Korea Polar Research Institute.
Like other penguins, Chinstrap parents take turns guarding the nest. While one bird protects the chicks—usually two—the partner hunts at sea. Then the penguins trade places. For two months between egg laying and fledging, it’s a series of nonstop demands.
To study how penguins manage to accomplish all this and get the necessary sleep, Lee and his team first stuck biologgers, small battery-powered devices, to the backs of 14 nesting penguins of both sexes. This device functions like a smartwatch, measuring physical activity, pulse, and the ocean depths of hunting birds. Next, the team captured each of the penguins, anesthetizing(麻醉) them to attach the devices and temporarily implant electrodes into their skull to measure brain activity. When an animal is awake, the brain constantly buzzes with activity. During sleep, however, brain waves slow down and stretch out. When Lee started reviewing the data, he was surprised to discover the birds slept in four-second intervals throughout the day and night while caring for their egg or chick.
While the data is convincing, Cirelli, a neuroscientist at the University of Wisconsin who wasn’t involved in the study, notes that the researchers only studied the penguins during nesting periods, making it impossible to tell if the birds microsleep when they’re not parenting. The other challenge is understanding how microsleep impacts the brains and bodies of the penguins. Sleep deprivation in humans causes a range of health problems, and it’s not clear whether penguins experience this, too.
Since Chinstraps sleep in slightly longer stretches while diving for food and after they return to land, Lee says that microsleep may be just a short-term coping strategy for tired moms and dads.
32. What does the underlined word “vulnerable” in paragraph 1 probably mean
A. Genuine B. Unprotected C. Stolen D. Broken
33. What contributes to the penguins’ “microsleep”
A. The extreme low temperature in the Antarctic.
B. Male penguins’ role to hunt for food for chicks.
C. Their need to be alert to possible dangers around eggs and chicks.
D. Their demands to keep nonstop sleep throughout the day and night.
34. How did the researchers collect data for the study
A. They stuck smartwatches to the back of penguins.
B. They recorded penguins’ waking and sleep duration.
C. They captured the penguins and attached devices into their nests.
D. They monitored their physical and brain activity using different devices.
35. What can be a possible title for the text
A. A short-term strategy to deal with lack of food
B. A short-term strategy to cope with extreme weather
C. A 4-second nap: penguin parents survive on “microsleeps”
D. A 4-second nap: Chinstrap penguins seek to hunt for enough food
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后选项中选出可填入空白处最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Drawing is not just about putting pencil to paper; it is a gateway to creativity, expression and imagination. Whether you are an ambitious Da Vinci or simply looking to learn a new skill, this guide is for sure your artistic roadmap to unlock the magic of drawing.
Preparation work
The first step on your drawing journey is to arm yourself with the right tools and materials. 36._______ Rather, use what you already have and are comfortable with, even if it is that one pencil from sixth form（六年级）.
Start simple
Don’t dive straight into complex compositions. If so, you’ll feel pressured. 37._______ Circles, squares and triangles are the basic essential skills of more complicated drawings. A solid foundation will guarantee your smoothly tackling more challenging subjects later.
38._______
Creating lifelike art requires not just technical skill but also a keen eye for detail and a passion for observation.
Grab your sketchbook and focus on items you encounter regularly. Everyday objects are your best teachers.39.__________ As you study these subjects, pay close attention to their complexity—the play of light and shadow, the precise proportions and the subtle differences that make them unique.
Learn from the greats
40._________.You are supposed to visit museums, dive into art books or explore the vast online resources, including YouTube channels specializing in teaching entry-level drawing. There are countless art works out there waiting to be explored. Surrounding yourself with art can definitely ignite your passion for drawing.
Learning from other artists serves as endless inspiration and knowledge. Their works provide insight into different techniques, styles and interpretations of the world. By standing on the shoulders of artistic giants, you will find your own artistic voice to push your creative exploration forward.
A. Observation is key.
B. Drawing outside the box
C. So how can you learn from those things 　
D. Their craft is based on dedication and hard work.
E. Immerse yourself in the wealth of art around you.
F. You are advised just to begin with mastering simple shapes.
G. There is no need to buy a new set of quality supplies right at the very beginning.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Life brings several ups and downs but nothing lasts forever. Nothing 41 it better than the life of diving coach Cliff Devries．Life had been 42 to him but his will led the way to making him one of the most inspirational persons in the world．
Devries built the dream of becoming a swimmer．His remarkable talent 43 could allow him to realize it．However, life was not a smooth sailing. He 44 to have one of the most painful experiences of his life．In his early youth, he began to have shoulder abnormalities and then felt 45 ．
Due to his failing 46 , Devries turned to medical help, and the report stated Devries had a big tumor in his spine and the doctors said he wouldn’t 47 it．Devries said, “All my plans of a future, a family and everything were 48 .” After a surgery in New York, Devries even had trouble in moving a finger．
However, every bad period comes to a(n) 49 ．Devries pulled through with his will to 50 ．He sought 51 , exercise and all he needed to back up his feet．Soon, he was able to start standing and eventually walked．After many 52 , he became a swimming coach at Rochester Institute of Technology．He 53 milestones in his career as a coach and director of swimming．
On his 46th birthday, Devries went up the diving board and dived into the water. This was the 54 he’d been waiting for all his life．The semi-paralysis (半瘫痪) that remains couldn’t 55 Devries making a dive．He uses his determination to rewrite his story．
41. A. explains B. identifies C. introduces D. operates
42. A. worthwhile B. cruel C. smooth D. distinct
43. A. undoubtedly B. correctly C. intensely D. narrowly
44. A. tried B. determined C. started D. guaranteed
45. A. embarrassment B. weakness C. kindness D. rejection
46. A. bravery B. motion C. spirits D. health
47. A. make B. mention C. deserve D. take
48. A. paid off B. broken off C. turned down D. given away
49. A. decision B. conclusion C. end D. point
50. A. live B. calm C. quit D. judge
51. A. blessing B. approval C. treatment D. self-belief
52. A. cases B. experiences C. delights D. trials
53. A. designed B. achieved C. admired D. built
54. A. position B. site C. moment D. spot
55. A. remain B. delay C. leave D. prevent
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。
Have you ever experienced one of the earliest movies It boasts star-studded ensembles(乐团), undergoes rapid transformations in the blink of an eye, and even includes special effects, music and 56 (perform), all without the aid of machines or computers.
Utterly relying on hands, the ancient Chinese art of shadow play is a tradition with a history 57 dates back 2,000 years, and it’s also a representative of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity 58 (recognize) by UNESCO.
Last month, two prominent online celebrities, Nanxiang Buaichifan and Jiuyue, shared videos documenting their journey to learn how to perform shadow puppetry that 59 _________(receive) over 20 million views so far on social media platforms. “Some romance may have long faded, 60 we can use traditional techniques passed down through the generations to create a romance 61 (belong) to today’s world, which is marked by hardships and complexities,” Bilibili content creator Shujiangyuan wrote, commenting on Jiuyue’s video.
The two celebrities dedicated a month 62 learning the art from scratch, beginning with the basic skills of handling cowhide(牛皮革). The challenge of mastering this millennia-old technique within such a short time initially seemed like mission 63 _________(possible). Fortunately, they were lucky enough to learn from 64 best — Dang Feihua, a 23-year-old inheritor of the shadow puppetry tradition. Dang says that the duo took their apprenticeships 65 (serious). “Jiuyue has a foundation in painting, so she learned quickly, while Nanxiang Buaichifan, having experimented with various crafts, also caught on swiftly.” he says.
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假如你是高三学生李华，你校外教John针对高三是否需要开设职业生涯规划(career planning)课程展开讨论，请你写一封信表达你的观点。 内容包括：1.你的观点 2.你的理由 3.你的建议。
注意：1、词数80词左右；
2、可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear John,
I’m Li Hua. ______________________________________________________________
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写 (满分25分)
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。
It all began when my younger brother, Chris, and I went over to Aunt Barbara and Uncle Howard’s for Thanksgiving. My aunt and uncle live on a farm at the opposite end of town, and Chris and I love going there. The farm is situated in a valley surrounded by rolling hills. The fields are lush and green, with crops growing as far as the eye could see. The sound of chickens clucking and cows mooing fills the air. For my brother and me, it is a wonderland where we have a lot of fun.
We got up early and did the morning chores before we left. As kids, we talked happily about the feast along the way. Roasted turkey, cornbread stuffing, sweet potato, and cranberries were awaiting us. We were curious to know how a turkey could grow so big. When we finally got to my aunt and uncle’s, Chris and I went outside to see if Uncle Howard needed help with anything. He and Dad had decided to clean out the turkey coop(笼子) before dinner. Since Chris was only nine, he got the easier job of scrubbing out the watering cans. I was twelve, old enough to help load the wheelbarrow(手推车). Work was tough, but we still found time to ask Uncle Howard a lot of questions about turkeys. He must have been impressed, because when we were finished, he winked at my dad and handed me a turkey egg. “You kids put it under a setting hen,” he said, “and in twenty-five days, you’ll have a fine turkey!” Chris was so excited that he nearly dropped his egg on the way to the house. We both stuffed ourselves at dinner and then couldn’t wait for the grownups to finish talking so we could go home and tend to our egg.
Dad put the egg under an old hen, and every day Chris and I would check to see if it’d hatched yet. Twenty-five days seemed like forever.
Para. 1. Finally, on the twenty-sixth day, Chris and I walked into the coop after school. _________________________________________________________________________
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Para. 2. We waited nervously for the coming of the next Thanksgiving Day. ________________________________________________________________________
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