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长沙市一中2026届高三月考试卷(五)
英语
时量：120分钟 满分：150分
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C.
1. Why did the woman miss the birthday party
A. She didn’t receive the message.
B. She forgot the date.
C. She was sick.
2. What is Jane’s plan
A. Taking a gap year. B. Studying abroad. C. Gaining/ work experience.
3. What are the speakers doing
A. Boarding a flight. B. Seeing off a friend. C. Picking up a relative.
4. How much would each person, pay for the group package
A.$50. B. S45. C. $40.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. A graduation party. B. A special song C. A radio program
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面、5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的、A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What worries the woman about the sausages
A. The quality. B. The production date. C. The unknown brand.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Seller and customer. C. Mother and son.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is. Stewart’s purpose, of going to Miami
A. To establish a branch.
B. To assist at a conference.
C. To negotiate a business deal.
9. What does Janet want Stewart to do
A. Hire more staff. B. Help prepare meals. C. Ask about accommodations.
10. What will Janet probably do next
A. Go to the reception area. B. Unpack her baggage. C. Search for some hotels.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the woman’s main concern about students using phones
A. Poor time management.
B. Reduced social interaction.
C. Negative effects on learning.
12. What does the man say about phone use at school
A. Students should learn to use phones wisely.
B. Schools should ban phones completely.
C. Policies should vary across schools.
13. What does the woman think of the man’s idea
A. Workable. B. Too strict. C. Unrealistic.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. How the man pays the bill.
B. Whether there are mistakes in the bill.
C. How much the room service is.
15. What service did the man use
A. The room service. B. The spa service. C. The movie service.
16 How did the woman plan to solve the problem at first
A. By asking her manager.
B. By changing a room for the man.
C. By checking with other departments.
17. What will the man do first
A. Catch a plane. B. Call a taxi. C. Wait for Ms. Hayes.
听第10段材料、回答第18至20题。
18. What percentage of bought food is wasted in the U.S. every year
A. 20%. B. 30%. C. 40%.
19. What does the speaker want to highlight by mentioning FAO’s study
A. The importance of reducing food waste.
B. The urgency of ending world hunger.
C. The necessity of expanding farmland.
20. What will the speaker talk about next
A. Types of food waste.
B. Methods to fight food waste.
C. Achievements in food supply.
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
Entrance Pass Comparison
National parks that charge an entrance fee require visitors to purchase or obtain a standard pass, park-specific annual pass, or America the Beautiful pass. Visitors only need one of these.
Standard Pass Annual Pass America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
For one national park For 1-7 days Directly funds the park For one national park or park group For 1 year Directly funds the Park × Not available for every park Covers entrance fees and standard amenity (便利设施) fees (day-use fees) at federal recreational sites; including national parks 1 year and lifetime options
Reservations and Timed Entry
When planning a visit to a national park, check if you need a reservation. Some national parks use a timed entry system to manage vehicle traffic. Other parks use tour reservations to manage access to a building or natural feature. Reservations are typically made available through recreation.gov on a rolling basis. If you need a reservation, we recommend making it well in advance.
America the Beautiful — the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Covers entrance fees and standard amenity (day-use) fees at lands managed by the following federal agencies:
National Park Service US Fish & Wildlife Service
US Forest Service Bureau of Land Management
Bureau of Reclamation US Army of Corps Engineers
The fee covers either one private vehicle fee or four per-person fees, depending on the type of entrance fee charged at the site.
Type Available to Price
Annual Pass Everyone $80.00
Senior Annual Pass US citizens and permanent residents 62+ years old $20.00
Senior Lifetime Pass US citizens and permanent residents 62+ years old $80.00
Military Annual Pass Current US military and dependents Free
Military Lifetime Pass Gold Star Family members and veterans (退伍军人) Free
Access Pass US citizens and permanent residents with permanent disability Free
4th Grade Pass US 4th graders Free
Volunteer Pass Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours Free
1. What is required for entering a national park that charges a fee
A. Buying both a Standard Pass and an Annual Pass.
B. Having a reservation for a specific park or tour.
C. Getting a-pass from each of the six federal agencies.
D. Owning a valid pass from the listed types of passes.
2. Why do some national parks use a timed entry system
A. To help visitors find the best hotels nearby.
B. To sell more Annual Passes for specific parks.
C. To manage the number of vehicles entering the parks.
D. To guide visitors to less crowded natural features.
3. For which group of people is the America the Beautiful Pass free
A. Active-duty US military and their dependents.
B. US citizens and residents with temporary disability.
C. Federal recreation volunteers with 200 service hours.
D. US citizens and permanent residents aged 62 or above.
B
I’m standing with Malena in front of an enormous pan in a kitchen in Copenhagen as she cooks “meatballs”, the size of ping pong balls. Then Malena places a hot one on my plate. It gives a little when I press my fork into it, just like a conventional meatball. I put a little in my mouth. It tastes good. If I didn’t know better, I wouldn’t suspect that I was chewing ground-up bugs.
She and her business partner, Jessica, both in their early 30s, have big plans: to sell sustainable insect-based food products to the world. The pair founded their company, Hey Planet, in 2017. While one third of the Earth’s arable (可耕种的) land is used to grow livestock feed, millions of people are starving in the Horn of Africa. “We already have a solution — plant-based food — but people also want animal protein.” says Malena.
“Our meat has a protein content that’s as high as or higher than beef. It also contains omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12 and iron, which create a familiar meaty taste,” says Jessica. Their biggest block is that many of their potential customers find insects unacceptable. But many parts of the world have a long tradition of eating bugs. Up to the middle of the 20th century, some people in France and Germany made soups with fried May bugs.
In all, approximately 2,100 different insect species are fit for human consumption. However, science is no match for human emotion. That’s why their packaging has almost no images of insects. The labels do state “Sustainable meat made from beetle protein” though they don’t say which beetle, let alone what the buffalo beetle does. “We hope that the origin of insect protein will be viewed only as a food-enriching ingredient,” Jessica says. It would be no different than many other foods.
As I cycle through Copenhagen after my visit to Hey Planet, I pass a stand selling rode polser, Denmark’s popular pork sausages. Suddenly the idea of marketing food made from insects doesn’t seem like a pipe dream. After all, most Danish people don’t think twice about what gives rode polse their distinctive red colour: a dye obtained from a South American insect.
4. Why was Hey Planet founded
A. To reduce food shortage globally.
B. To make use of insects in the Horn of Africa.
C. To reduce the consumption of plant-based food.
D. To expand land use for livestock feed production.
5. What is a feature of Hey Planet’s products
A. Nutrition comparable to beef.
B. Flavor distinct from traditional meat.
C More sustainable than plant-based food.
D. Packaging hiding insect origin completely.
6. What is the main barrier of Hey Planet’s products
A. Opposition from animal protectors.
B. Consumers’ emotional resistance.
C. The government’s food safety regulations.
D. Technical limitations within the company.
7. What is the author’s attitude toward the future of the insect “meatball”
A. Neutral. B. Worried.
C. Optimistic. D. Uncertain.
C
When we’re confronting a confusing problem, we often gather a group to brainstorm. We’re looking to the team to get the best ideas as quickly as possible. I love seeing it happen — except for one catch. Group brainstorming usually backfires.
In brainstorming meetings, many good ideas are lost — and few are gained. Extensive evidence shows that when we generate ideas together, we fail to maximize collective intelligence. Brainstorming groups fall so far short of their potential that we may get more and better ideas if we all work alone. As the humorist Dave Barry said, “If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved and never will achieve its full potential, that word would be: meetings.” But the problem isn’t meetings themselves; it’s how we run them.
Think about the brainstorming sessions you’ve attended. You’ve probably seen people bite their tongues due to ego threat(“I don’t want to look stupid.”), noise(“We can’t all talk at once.”), and conformity pressure(“Let’s all jump on the boss’s ship!”). Goodbye, diversity of thought; hello, groupthink. These challenges are greater for people who lack power or status: the most junior person in the room or an introvert drowning in a sea of extroverts.
To unearth the hidden potential in teams, instead of brainstorming, we are better off shifting to a process called “brainwriting”. The initial steps are solo. You start by asking everyone to generate ideas separately. Next, you pool them and share them anonymously among the group. To preserve independent judgment, each member evaluates them on their own. Only then does the team come together to select and refine the most promising options. When ideas are developed and assessed individually before being chosen collectively, possibilities that might otherwise go unnoticed can surface and be advanced.
In brainstorming meetings, it’s too easy for participation to lean toward the biggest egos, the loudest voices, and the most powerful people. The brainwriting process makes sure that all ideas are brought to the table and that all voices are brought into the conversation. The goal isn’t to be the smartest person in the room: it’s to make the room smarter.
8. What can replace the word “catch” underlined in paragraph 1
A. rare case B. hidden problem
C. helpful suggestion D. special requirement
9. What does paragraph 3 focus on
A. The root causes of brainstorming’s failure. B. The typical results of brainstorming meetings.
C. The standard process of brainstorming sessions. D. The potential advantages of group brainstorming.
10. Why is brainwriting more effective
A. It needs fewer participants. B. It simplifies the original procedure.
C. It guarantees balanced participation. D. It adopts a more structured approach.
11. What is the best title for the passage
A Ego Threat: A Barrier in Group Meetings
B. Brainwriting: A Way to Unlock Team Potential
C. Traditional Brainstorming: A Loss of Collective Intelligence
D. The Dominance of Outgoing People: A Phenomenon in Brainstorming
D
Mosquito swarms (群) may sound like chaos, but male mosquitoes are incredible listeners. Despite the noise, they can hear the faint sounds made by female wingbeats. Scientists have long used sound traps to catch male mosquitoes. These traps imitate female wingbeat sounds to attract males. But in real-world settings, most of these traps underperform.
A recent study from Nagoya University could explain why these traps fail to hold male mosquitoes’ attention. The researchers used calcium imaging(钙成像)to study brain activity in male and female mosquitoes. They examined responses in the AMMC, a key hearing region in the mosquito brain.
“We found that in males, the AMMC showed activity across 150 to 500 Hz and that females mostly responded between 100 to 200 Hz,” noted Professor Matthew Su. “So males could locate mates in buzzing clouds while avoiding human defences.” Males also showed four unique patterns of sound responses, whereas females showed two unique patterns and one shared with males. This suggests that males process sound in more diverse ways than females. Sound traps often catch only a few male mosquitoes each day because they don’t match the complex sound cues that male mosquitoes truly seek.
The team also examined the base of the antennae (触须) of mosquitoes. They found males have more genes linked to cilia, which are tiny hairs that detect vibration. “Cilia are thought to function to increase receptive sensitivity to certain sounds,” explained Professor Azusa Kamikouchi. “This sound processing mechanism may be a specialized and sophisticated one that is not found in other insects.” A gene called fd3f, which is known to guide cilia development, was also more active in males. This suggests that males are genetically wired for better hearing.
Male mosquitoes rely on the sound of female wings to find mates. With this deep understanding of how male mosquitoes hear, scientists can redesign traps that imitate the real complexity of female wingbeats, therefore disrupting the reproduction of mosquitoes. Besides, this study significantly broadens and deepens how we think about insect hearing. It goes beyond simply identifying differences between male and female insects.
12. What do sound traps use to attract male mosquitoes
A. Male mosquito buzzes.
B. Flashing light signals.
C. Female mosquito wingbeat sounds.
D. Sweet-smelling chemicals.
13. What can we infer about male mosquitoes
A They hear wider sound ranges.
B. They avoid 150-500 Hz sounds.
C. They ignore female mosquito wingbeats.
D. They share(all)female mosquito response modes.
14. What is the key reason for male mosquitoes’ better hearing
A. Larger body size.
B. A smaller AMMC region.
C. Stronger wing vibration.
D. More cilia-related genes.
15. What is the value of the study
A. It cures mosquito-borne diseases.
B. It clarifies insect evolution process.
C. It stops mosquito reproduction entirely.
D. It helps redesign traps and deepen insect hearing study.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Most have probably heard of Henry David Thoreau and his book Walden, even though his message of simplicity may sound outdated. ____16____ Many consumers are buying the latest digital devices, from tablets and fitness trackers to commercial drones. Simple living seems to be a thing of the past.
____17____. As a writer who advocated the value of simplicity almost two centuries ago, he was a contrarian (叛逆者) for his time. He lived during the height of the Industrial Age, distinguished by the rise of large factories, expanding urban developments, and powerful machines.
Turned off by the constant busyness of this time, Thoreau withdrew from city life to live alone in the woods. He brought with him only the necessities of life and wrote about this adventure in his book Walden. In the book, Thoreau is basically making a philosophical statement. We are not living meaningful lives due to modern technology. We created powerful machines to make life more convenient. Unfortunately, these machines have done the opposite. ____18____
That is to say, we are not the ones controlling technology. Technology is controlling us. ____19____. At least half of Americans check their phones several times an hour. Meanwhile, information overload from social media can weaken our concentration and heighten confusion.
When technology causes that much distraction and confusion, ____20____, Personally, I’ve done so in two ways. First, I use very little data on my phone and keep the apps on it to a minimum. Most time, I only use my phone to call or text. Second, I quit most social media. Sure, those two things aren’t as extreme as Thoreau withdrawing into the woods. Nevertheless, they’re realistic moves I can make toward living a more meaningful life.
A. Thoreau would beg to differ
B. we can always choose to live a simple life
C. Thoreau’s life philosophy is what sets him apart
D. Nowadays, smartphones flood us with text messages
E. In his words, “men have become the tools of their tools”
F. it may be healthy to simplify life by reducing technology overuse
G. Every few minutes, smartphones may distract us with messages
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Losing my entire right leg to bone cancer, I still dreamed of a life with purpose. I suffered and struggled to ____21____ my strength and learn how to walk on crutches (腋杖).
One day, I walked into a store to buy some food. When I tried to push open the door to leave, I found it too ____22____ for me. I can’t even open a door for myself now Tears came to my eyes as helplessness and sadness ____23____ inside me. At that moment, a man ____24____ behind me. In a soft and strong ____25____, he asked if he could help me with the door. I could have ____26____ and insisted I could do it myself. Instead, I looked up at him with ____27____ and said, “Yes, please.”
With one hand, as if the door ____28____ nothing, he pushed it open. With ____29____ beyond words, I said a simple “Thank you,” and his reply has helped ____30____ my life. He said, “You are so very welcome. It was ____31____ my pleasure.” He smiled at me, and walked away.
His words made me realize it is ____32____ to be a giver if someone is not a ____33____. Both roles are equally important to ____34____ things. Up until losing my leg, I had always been the giver. Now, if someone offers to help me, I smile and accept. I know that, in giving me a hand, they have ____35____ themselves as well.
21. A. regain B. preserve C. return D. renew
22. A. large B. heavy C. smooth D. complicated
23. A. set up B. put up C. turned up D. built up
24. A. collapsed B. appeared C. rushed D. responded
25. A. gesture B. manner C. attitude D. voice
26. A. accepted B. approved C. refused D. answered
27. A. embarrassment B. surprise C. gratitude D. amusement
28. A. weighed B. deserved C. blocked D. contained
29. A. confusion B. belief C. concern D. relief
30. A. shape B. form C. improve D. enrich
31. A. equally B. entirely C. generally D. basically
32. A. important B. irresponsible C. necessary D. impossible
33. A. helper B. listener C. receiver D. speaker
34. A. settle B. balance C. share D. avoid
35. A. lifted B. committed C. convinced D. behaved
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。
Once buried in the dust of archaeological sites, oracle bone inscriptions (甲骨文) are now breathing new vitality ____36____ contemporary culture in various areas. In the field of design, these age-old characters have evolved into trendy elements. ____37____ well-known clothing brand, for instance, launched a T-shirt collection featuring oracle bone inscriptions as its main pattern. The unique ____38____ (combine) appealed to young consumers, leading to a rapid sell-out online.
Digital media has also served as a powerful bridge to popularize this ancient writing. A short video series ____39____ (call) Oracle Bone Stories has gained over 10 million views, each episode ____40____ (vivid) employing animation to explain the origin of a character.
Education is another field ____41____ oracle bone inscriptions are playing a significant role. Many high schools in China have included oracle bone studies in their optional courses. Students practice copying basic characters and ____42____ (interpret) their meanings, which fosters a deeper affection for Chinese culture. A student shared, “I used ____43____(find) ancient writing boring, but now I realize each character is like a fascinating story.”
Thus, this ancient cultural heritage ____44____ (blend) into modern life deeply so far. This creative integration of tradition and modernity proves that oracle bone inscriptions are not mere heritages of the past ____45____ a dynamic part of Chinese culture that continues to inspire new forms of expression.
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，你校英文报正在举办“科技与人文”主题征文活动。请你以“纸质书会被电子书完全取代吗 ”为题，写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
(1)提出你的观点；
(2)说明理由（不少于两条）。
注意：
(1)写作词数应为80个左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Will Paper Books Be Completely Replaced by E-books
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第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The incident took place at Cheektowaga, a town in Erie County, New York, in the middle of a historic and dangerous snowstorm. I had gone out to visit my friend living in another county, but unfortunately I got stuck and was unable to drive further.
I fully realized how dangerous this would be as there was not enough gas left in the truck for me to get through the deadly snowstorm. The situation got even worse in such a place without any houses in sight.
I stayed in my truck, calling for help anxiously but the weak signal didn’t help me get connected. There was nothing I could do but wait. At midnight, there came a knock outside the truck. I opened the door and surprisingly found an old lady standing in the storm with just a thin coat, clearly not enough to survive the snowstorm. I invited her to get inside my truck at once. She told me in a weak voice that her name was Mary and her car broke down. She had walked a long way before finding my truck.
Misfortune never came alone. Soon, we realized the air conditioner burned all the fuel in my truck and it was getting colder and colder inside the truck. Mary closed her eyes without saying a word, shaking in the corner. Considering Mary’s condition, I decided to take action right now. Luckily, the GPS of my truck still worked. And with the help of GPS, I noticed that a school was nearby. I decided to take shelter in the school. Since Mary was too weak to move, I carried her on my back, heading to the school. After ten minutes’ struggle in the snow, we finally arrived, but found the school gate locked.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右;
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I hesitated about what I should do.
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The next morning, a policeman drove by and found the gate broken.
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答案版
长沙市一中2026届高三月考试卷(五)
英语
时量：120分钟 满分：150分
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C.
1. Why did the woman miss the birthday party
A. She didn’t receive the message.
B. She forgot the date.
C. She was sick.
2. What is Jane’s plan
A. Taking a gap year. B. Studying abroad. C. Gaining/ work experience.
3. What are the speakers doing
A. Boarding a flight. B. Seeing off a friend. C. Picking up a relative.
4. How much would each person, pay for the group package
A.$50. B. S45. C. $40.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. A graduation party. B. A special song C. A radio program
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面、5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的、A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What worries the woman about the sausages
A. The quality. B. The production date. C. The unknown brand.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Seller and customer. C. Mother and son.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is. Stewart’s purpose, of going to Miami
A. To establish a branch.
B. To assist at a conference.
C. To negotiate a business deal.
9. What does Janet want Stewart to do
A. Hire more staff. B. Help prepare meals. C. Ask about accommodations.
10. What will Janet probably do next
A. Go to the reception area. B. Unpack her baggage. C. Search for some hotels.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the woman’s main concern about students using phones
A. Poor time management.
B. Reduced social interaction.
C. Negative effects on learning.
12. What does the man say about phone use at school
A. Students should learn to use phones wisely.
B. Schools should ban phones completely.
C. Policies should vary across schools.
13. What does the woman think of the man’s idea
A. Workable. B. Too strict. C. Unrealistic.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. How the man pays the bill.
B. Whether there are mistakes in the bill.
C. How much the room service is.
15. What service did the man use
A. The room service. B. The spa service. C. The movie service.
16 How did the woman plan to solve the problem at first
A. By asking her manager.
B. By changing a room for the man.
C. By checking with other departments.
17. What will the man do first
A. Catch a plane. B. Call a taxi. C. Wait for Ms. Hayes.
听第10段材料、回答第18至20题。
18. What percentage of bought food is wasted in the U.S. every year
A. 20%. B. 30%. C. 40%.
19. What does the speaker want to highlight by mentioning FAO’s study
A. The importance of reducing food waste.
B. The urgency of ending world hunger.
C. The necessity of expanding farmland.
20. What will the speaker talk about next
A. Types of food waste.
B. Methods to fight food waste.
C. Achievements in food supply.
听力答案：1-10 CACCB AABBA 11-20 CACBB CCCAB
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。
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Entrance Pass Comparison
National parks that charge an entrance fee require visitors to purchase or obtain a standard pass, park-specific annual pass, or America the Beautiful pass. Visitors only need one of these.
Standard Pass Annual Pass America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
For one national park For 1-7 days Directly funds the park For one national park or park group For 1 year Directly funds the Park × Not available for every park Covers entrance fees and standard amenity (便利设施) fees (day-use fees) at federal recreational sites; including national parks 1 year and lifetime options
Reservations and Timed Entry
When planning a visit to a national park, check if you need a reservation. Some national parks use a timed entry system to manage vehicle traffic. Other parks use tour reservations to manage access to a building or natural feature. Reservations are typically made available through recreation.gov on a rolling basis. If you need a reservation, we recommend making it well in advance.
America the Beautiful — the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Covers entrance fees and standard amenity (day-use) fees at lands managed by the following federal agencies:
National Park Service US Fish & Wildlife Service
US Forest Service Bureau of Land Management
Bureau of Reclamation US Army of Corps Engineers
The fee covers either one private vehicle fee or four per-person fees, depending on the type of entrance fee charged at the site.
Type Available to Price
Annual Pass Everyone $80.00
Senior Annual Pass US citizens and permanent residents 62+ years old $20.00
Senior Lifetime Pass US citizens and permanent residents 62+ years old $80.00
Military Annual Pass Current US military and dependents Free
Military Lifetime Pass Gold Star Family members and veterans (退伍军人) Free
Access Pass US citizens and permanent residents with permanent disability Free
4th Grade Pass US 4th graders Free
Volunteer Pass Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours Free
1. What is required for entering a national park that charges a fee
A. Buying both a Standard Pass and an Annual Pass.
B. Having a reservation for a specific park or tour.
C. Getting a-pass from each of the six federal agencies.
D. Owning a valid pass from the listed types of passes.
2. Why do some national parks use a timed entry system
A. To help visitors find the best hotels nearby.
B. To sell more Annual Passes for specific parks.
C. To manage the number of vehicles entering the parks.
D. To guide visitors to less crowded natural features.
3. For which group of people is the America the Beautiful Pass free
A. Active-duty US military and their dependents.
B. US citizens and residents with temporary disability.
C. Federal recreation volunteers with 200 service hours.
D. US citizens and permanent residents aged 62 or above.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A
B
I’m standing with Malena in front of an enormous pan in a kitchen in Copenhagen as she cooks “meatballs”, the size of ping pong balls. Then Malena places a hot one on my plate. It gives a little when I press my fork into it, just like a conventional meatball. I put a little in my mouth. It tastes good. If I didn’t know better, I wouldn’t suspect that I was chewing ground-up bugs.
She and her business partner, Jessica, both in their early 30s, have big plans: to sell sustainable insect-based food products to the world. The pair founded their company, Hey Planet, in 2017. While one third of the Earth’s arable (可耕种的) land is used to grow livestock feed, millions of people are starving in the Horn of Africa. “We already have a solution — plant-based food — but people also want animal protein.” says Malena.
“Our meat has a protein content that’s as high as or higher than beef. It also contains omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12 and iron, which create a familiar meaty taste,” says Jessica. Their biggest block is that many of their potential customers find insects unacceptable. But many parts of the world have a long tradition of eating bugs. Up to the middle of the 20th century, some people in France and Germany made soups with fried May bugs.
In all, approximately 2,100 different insect species are fit for human consumption. However, science is no match for human emotion. That’s why their packaging has almost no images of insects. The labels do state “Sustainable meat made from beetle protein” though they don’t say which beetle, let alone what the buffalo beetle does. “We hope that the origin of insect protein will be viewed only as a food-enriching ingredient,” Jessica says. It would be no different than many other foods.
As I cycle through Copenhagen after my visit to Hey Planet, I pass a stand selling rode polser, Denmark’s popular pork sausages. Suddenly the idea of marketing food made from insects doesn’t seem like a pipe dream. After all, most Danish people don’t think twice about what gives rode polse their distinctive red colour: a dye obtained from a South American insect.
4. Why was Hey Planet founded
A. To reduce food shortage globally.
B. To make use of insects in the Horn of Africa.
C. To reduce the consumption of plant-based food.
D. To expand land use for livestock feed production.
5. What is a feature of Hey Planet’s products
A. Nutrition comparable to beef.
B. Flavor distinct from traditional meat.
C More sustainable than plant-based food.
D. Packaging hiding insect origin completely.
6. What is the main barrier of Hey Planet’s products
A. Opposition from animal protectors.
B. Consumers’ emotional resistance.
C. The government’s food safety regulations.
D. Technical limitations within the company.
7. What is the author’s attitude toward the future of the insect “meatball”
A. Neutral. B. Worried.
C. Optimistic. D. Uncertain.
【答案】4. A 5. A 6. B 7. C
C
When we’re confronting a confusing problem, we often gather a group to brainstorm. We’re looking to the team to get the best ideas as quickly as possible. I love seeing it happen — except for one catch. Group brainstorming usually backfires.
In brainstorming meetings, many good ideas are lost — and few are gained. Extensive evidence shows that when we generate ideas together, we fail to maximize collective intelligence. Brainstorming groups fall so far short of their potential that we may get more and better ideas if we all work alone. As the humorist Dave Barry said, “If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved and never will achieve its full potential, that word would be: meetings.” But the problem isn’t meetings themselves; it’s how we run them.
Think about the brainstorming sessions you’ve attended. You’ve probably seen people bite their tongues due to ego threat(“I don’t want to look stupid.”), noise(“We can’t all talk at once.”), and conformity pressure(“Let’s all jump on the boss’s ship!”). Goodbye, diversity of thought; hello, groupthink. These challenges are greater for people who lack power or status: the most junior person in the room or an introvert drowning in a sea of extroverts.
To unearth the hidden potential in teams, instead of brainstorming, we are better off shifting to a process called “brainwriting”. The initial steps are solo. You start by asking everyone to generate ideas separately. Next, you pool them and share them anonymously among the group. To preserve independent judgment, each member evaluates them on their own. Only then does the team come together to select and refine the most promising options. When ideas are developed and assessed individually before being chosen collectively, possibilities that might otherwise go unnoticed can surface and be advanced.
In brainstorming meetings, it’s too easy for participation to lean toward the biggest egos, the loudest voices, and the most powerful people. The brainwriting process makes sure that all ideas are brought to the table and that all voices are brought into the conversation. The goal isn’t to be the smartest person in the room: it’s to make the room smarter.
8. What can replace the word “catch” underlined in paragraph 1
A. rare case B. hidden problem
C. helpful suggestion D. special requirement
9. What does paragraph 3 focus on
A. The root causes of brainstorming’s failure. B. The typical results of brainstorming meetings.
C. The standard process of brainstorming sessions. D. The potential advantages of group brainstorming.
10. Why is brainwriting more effective
A. It needs fewer participants. B. It simplifies the original procedure.
C. It guarantees balanced participation. D. It adopts a more structured approach.
11. What is the best title for the passage
A Ego Threat: A Barrier in Group Meetings
B. Brainwriting: A Way to Unlock Team Potential
C. Traditional Brainstorming: A Loss of Collective Intelligence
D. The Dominance of Outgoing People: A Phenomenon in Brainstorming
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. B
D
Mosquito swarms (群) may sound like chaos, but male mosquitoes are incredible listeners. Despite the noise, they can hear the faint sounds made by female wingbeats. Scientists have long used sound traps to catch male mosquitoes. These traps imitate female wingbeat sounds to attract males. But in real-world settings, most of these traps underperform.
A recent study from Nagoya University could explain why these traps fail to hold male mosquitoes’ attention. The researchers used calcium imaging(钙成像)to study brain activity in male and female mosquitoes. They examined responses in the AMMC, a key hearing region in the mosquito brain.
“We found that in males, the AMMC showed activity across 150 to 500 Hz and that females mostly responded between 100 to 200 Hz,” noted Professor Matthew Su. “So males could locate mates in buzzing clouds while avoiding human defences.” Males also showed four unique patterns of sound responses, whereas females showed two unique patterns and one shared with males. This suggests that males process sound in more diverse ways than females. Sound traps often catch only a few male mosquitoes each day because they don’t match the complex sound cues that male mosquitoes truly seek.
The team also examined the base of the antennae (触须) of mosquitoes. They found males have more genes linked to cilia, which are tiny hairs that detect vibration. “Cilia are thought to function to increase receptive sensitivity to certain sounds,” explained Professor Azusa Kamikouchi. “This sound processing mechanism may be a specialized and sophisticated one that is not found in other insects.” A gene called fd3f, which is known to guide cilia development, was also more active in males. This suggests that males are genetically wired for better hearing.
Male mosquitoes rely on the sound of female wings to find mates. With this deep understanding of how male mosquitoes hear, scientists can redesign traps that imitate the real complexity of female wingbeats, therefore disrupting the reproduction of mosquitoes. Besides, this study significantly broadens and deepens how we think about insect hearing. It goes beyond simply identifying differences between male and female insects.
12. What do sound traps use to attract male mosquitoes
A. Male mosquito buzzes.
B. Flashing light signals.
C. Female mosquito wingbeat sounds.
D. Sweet-smelling chemicals.
13. What can we infer about male mosquitoes
A They hear wider sound ranges.
B. They avoid 150-500 Hz sounds.
C. They ignore female mosquito wingbeats.
D. They share(all)female mosquito response modes.
14. What is the key reason for male mosquitoes’ better hearing
A. Larger body size.
B. A smaller AMMC region.
C. Stronger wing vibration.
D. More cilia-related genes.
15. What is the value of the study
A. It cures mosquito-borne diseases.
B. It clarifies insect evolution process.
C. It stops mosquito reproduction entirely.
D. It helps redesign traps and deepen insect hearing study.
【答案】12. C 13. A 14. D 15. D
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Most have probably heard of Henry David Thoreau and his book Walden, even though his message of simplicity may sound outdated. ____16____ Many consumers are buying the latest digital devices, from tablets and fitness trackers to commercial drones. Simple living seems to be a thing of the past.
____17____. As a writer who advocated the value of simplicity almost two centuries ago, he was a contrarian (叛逆者) for his time. He lived during the height of the Industrial Age, distinguished by the rise of large factories, expanding urban developments, and powerful machines.
Turned off by the constant busyness of this time, Thoreau withdrew from city life to live alone in the woods. He brought with him only the necessities of life and wrote about this adventure in his book Walden. In the book, Thoreau is basically making a philosophical statement. We are not living meaningful lives due to modern technology. We created powerful machines to make life more convenient. Unfortunately, these machines have done the opposite. ____18____
That is to say, we are not the ones controlling technology. Technology is controlling us. ____19____. At least half of Americans check their phones several times an hour. Meanwhile, information overload from social media can weaken our concentration and heighten confusion.
When technology causes that much distraction and confusion, ____20____, Personally, I’ve done so in two ways. First, I use very little data on my phone and keep the apps on it to a minimum. Most time, I only use my phone to call or text. Second, I quit most social media. Sure, those two things aren’t as extreme as Thoreau withdrawing into the woods. Nevertheless, they’re realistic moves I can make toward living a more meaningful life.
A. Thoreau would beg to differ
B. we can always choose to live a simple life
C. Thoreau’s life philosophy is what sets him apart
D. Nowadays, smartphones flood us with text messages
E. In his words, “men have become the tools of their tools”
F. it may be healthy to simplify life by reducing technology overuse
G. Every few minutes, smartphones may distract us with messages
【答案】16. D 17. A 18. E 19. G 20. F
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Losing my entire right leg to bone cancer, I still dreamed of a life with purpose. I suffered and struggled to ____21____ my strength and learn how to walk on crutches (腋杖).
One day, I walked into a store to buy some food. When I tried to push open the door to leave, I found it too ____22____ for me. I can’t even open a door for myself now Tears came to my eyes as helplessness and sadness ____23____ inside me. At that moment, a man ____24____ behind me. In a soft and strong ____25____, he asked if he could help me with the door. I could have ____26____ and insisted I could do it myself. Instead, I looked up at him with ____27____ and said, “Yes, please.”
With one hand, as if the door ____28____ nothing, he pushed it open. With ____29____ beyond words, I said a simple “Thank you,” and his reply has helped ____30____ my life. He said, “You are so very welcome. It was ____31____ my pleasure.” He smiled at me, and walked away.
His words made me realize it is ____32____ to be a giver if someone is not a ____33____. Both roles are equally important to ____34____ things. Up until losing my leg, I had always been the giver. Now, if someone offers to help me, I smile and accept. I know that, in giving me a hand, they have ____35____ themselves as well.
21. A. regain B. preserve C. return D. renew
22. A. large B. heavy C. smooth D. complicated
23. A. set up B. put up C. turned up D. built up
24. A. collapsed B. appeared C. rushed D. responded
25. A. gesture B. manner C. attitude D. voice
26. A. accepted B. approved C. refused D. answered
27. A. embarrassment B. surprise C. gratitude D. amusement
28. A. weighed B. deserved C. blocked D. contained
29. A. confusion B. belief C. concern D. relief
30. A. shape B. form C. improve D. enrich
31. A. equally B. entirely C. generally D. basically
32. A. important B. irresponsible C. necessary D. impossible
33. A. helper B. listener C. receiver D. speaker
34. A. settle B. balance C. share D. avoid
35. A. lifted B. committed C. convinced D. behaved
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D 24. B 25. D 26. C 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. A 31. B 32. D 33. C 34. B 35. A
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Once buried in the dust of archaeological sites, oracle bone inscriptions (甲骨文) are now breathing new vitality ____36____ contemporary culture in various areas. In the field of design, these age-old characters have evolved into trendy elements. ____37____ well-known clothing brand, for instance, launched a T-shirt collection featuring oracle bone inscriptions as its main pattern. The unique ____38____ (combine) appealed to young consumers, leading to a rapid sell-out online.
Digital media has also served as a powerful bridge to popularize this ancient writing. A short video series ____39____ (call) Oracle Bone Stories has gained over 10 million views, each episode ____40____ (vivid) employing animation to explain the origin of a character.
Education is another field ____41____ oracle bone inscriptions are playing a significant role. Many high schools in China have included oracle bone studies in their optional courses. Students practice copying basic characters and ____42____ (interpret) their meanings, which fosters a deeper affection for Chinese culture. A student shared, “I used ____43____(find) ancient writing boring, but now I realize each character is like a fascinating story.”
Thus, this ancient cultural heritage ____44____ (blend) into modern life deeply so far. This creative integration of tradition and modernity proves that oracle bone inscriptions are not mere heritages of the past ____45____ a dynamic part of Chinese culture that continues to inspire new forms of expression.
【答案】36. into
37. A bination
39. called 40. vividly
41. where 42. interpreting
43. to find
44. has been blended
45. but
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，你校英文报正在举办“科技与人文”主题征文活动。请你以“纸质书会被电子书完全取代吗 ”为题，写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
(1)提出你的观点；
(2)说明理由（不少于两条）。
注意：
(1)写作词数应为80个左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Will Paper Books Be Completely Replaced by E-books
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【答案】
Will Paper Books Be Completely Replaced by E-books
With the rise of digital technology, e-books have become increasingly popular due to their obvious advantages — highly portable, more affordable and instantly accessible. However, I don’t think they can completely replace paper books for the following reasons.
Initially, the experience of reading paper books is unique as holding a book and turning its pages contribute to a deeper engagement with the text. Many readers find that they concentrate better and remember more when reading from paper books. Moreover, paper books have little dependence on technology or power. A paper book never runs out of battery, requires no Wi-Fi, and remains accessible anytime, anywhere — whether during travel, outdoors, or in low-tech environments.
In my opinion, e-books and paper books will continue to coexist. Rather than one replacing the other, they offer complementary ways to enjoy reading in different contexts of life.
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。
The incident took place at Cheektowaga, a town in Erie County, New York, in the middle of a historic and dangerous snowstorm. I had gone out to visit my friend living in another county, but unfortunately I got stuck and was unable to drive further.
I fully realized how dangerous this would be as there was not enough gas left in the truck for me to get through the deadly snowstorm. The situation got even worse in such a place without any houses in sight.
I stayed in my truck, calling for help anxiously but the weak signal didn’t help me get connected. There was nothing I could do but wait. At midnight, there came a knock outside the truck. I opened the door and surprisingly found an old lady standing in the storm with just a thin coat, clearly not enough to survive the snowstorm. I invited her to get inside my truck at once. She told me in a weak voice that her name was Mary and her car broke down. She had walked a long way before finding my truck.
Misfortune never came alone. Soon, we realized the air conditioner burned all the fuel in my truck and it was getting colder and colder inside the truck. Mary closed her eyes without saying a word, shaking in the corner. Considering Mary’s condition, I decided to take action right now. Luckily, the GPS of my truck still worked. And with the help of GPS, I noticed that a school was nearby. I decided to take shelter in the school. Since Mary was too weak to move, I carried her on my back, heading to the school. After ten minutes’ struggle in the snow, we finally arrived, but found the school gate locked.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右;
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I hesitated about what I should do.
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The next morning, a policeman drove by and found the gate broken.
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【答案】Mary was still shivering and seemed to be in a worse condition. I had no choice but to find a way to break into the school. Fortunately, with the help of a snow shovel lying next to the gate, I managed to make it. I found the nearest classroom and laid Mary on one of the benches. I also found a pile of unused blankets and used them to wrap Mary up. I felt satisfied that I had done everything that I could to help her.
He came in to investigate. When he entered the classroom he found me and Mary still asleep, wrapped in blankets. He woke us up and asked if we needed any help. I gratefully accepted his offer to drive us to the nearest gas station. I filled up my truck and made sure it had enough fuel to get me to my destination safely. As I waved goodbye to the policeman, I couldn’t help but think about how lucky I was to have Mary’s unexpected appearance that night. Without her, I might not have been able to survive the dangerous snowstorm.

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