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南宁市第四十二中学高考热身考
英语
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。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. On a beach. B. In a supermarket. C. In a yard.
2. What are the speakers talking about
A. When to announce the news.
B. Who will attend the meeting.
C. What to discuss on Wednesday.
3. What is the man probably doing
A. Listening to music.
B Mending the earphones.
C. Preparing for a contest.
4. What does the man mean
A. The woman is poorly dressed.
B. The woman has got too many dresses.
C. The woman should buy a dress for Bella.
5. Why was Jessie upset
A. The boss criticized her.
B. Her report was overdue.
C. Dave argued with her.
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 is wrong with the man’s father
A. He has trouble speaking.
B. His left arm is injured.
C. He lost a lot of blood.
7. What does the doctor suggest the man’s father do
A. Take another CT examination.
B. Stay for closer observation.
C. Have a brain surgery.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How much does the woman pay
A. Three dollars. B. Four dollars. C. Five dollars.
9. What’s the possible relationship between the two speakers
A. Conductor and customer.
B. Teacher and student
C. Manager and waiter.
10. When will the woman catch the bus
A. At 10:20. B. At 10:40. C. At 10:50.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why did Maria go to Palm Street
A. To meet Jason. B. To buy a ticket. C. To do some shopping.
12. What is Rachel Black
A. A comedian. B. A street artist. C. A salesperson.
13. Why is Jason lucky
A. He can act in a comedy.
B. He is invited to a show.
C. He found his lost ring.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What are the speakers doing
A. Editing videos.
B. Practicing making up.
C. Having an interview.
15. What does Jennifer do as an influencer
A. She promotes products for companies.
B. She tells jokes the audience like.
C She rates online platforms.
16. How is Jennifer like in her videos
A. Cautious. B. Forgiving. C. Humorous.
17. What problem is Jennifer facing
A. Marriage crisis. B. Family objection. C. Privacy loss.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Who is the speaker probably talking to
A. Company owners. B. Language professors. C. College students.
19. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. Media impacts. B. Email customs. C. Business guidelines.
20. What is the speaker’s last suggestion
A. Avoiding using capitals in emails.
B. Responding to customers in time.
C. Having formal training in writing.
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
When it comes to the resorts that tick every box on the holiday bucket list, Sani is the first port of call for those in the know. Set around a charming bay on Greece’s Kassandra peninsula and surrounded by lush forest, thriving wetlands and seven unspoiled beaches, it’s the perfect place to disconnect from the stresses of daily life, unwind in nature and reconnect with loved ones.
The world-class resort is made up of five hotels, all with their own individual character and charm. Guests can take advantage of the best that each property has to offer. There’s something for everyone. Young guests can improve their wilderness skills at the Bear Grylls Survival Academy, while adventure-seekers will love trying their first scuba dive, ziplines through the treetops, forest walks and the climbing wall. And then there are live music performances for music enthusiasts.
Sustainability is implanted in every aspect of the resort’s values. Sani Green works hard to care for the surrounding environment and wildlife, inviting guests to embark on guided eco-activities such as the Sani Wetlands Trip and birdwatching.
Connecting it all allows guests to explore all the beauty that this oasis has to offer. There’s never been a better time to book a Sani Resort trip. Click here for further information.
1. What might the main appeal of Sani Resort lie in
A. Various adventure activities.
B. Environmental protection awareness.
C High-end accommodation and services.
D. A great getaway with breathtaking views.
2. Which activity is intended for young guests at Sani Resort
A. Learn scuba diving. B. Attend a survival academy.
C. Zipline through the treetops. D. Watch birds outside the resort.
3. What is the likely source of the article
A. A magazine. B. A brochure. C. A website. D. A document.
B
A few years ago, I bought a Lego Taj Mahal (泰姬陵乐高积木) for my dad’s birthday, hoping to combine his love for architecture with family time. Each evening, my dad and I gathered around the large dining table to piece the model together, faced with thousands of tiny white pieces, each packaged in numbered plastic bags, accompanied by a thick instruction book.
The evenings passed quickly, and the building rose before our eyes. We could see our efforts producing good results, and as we turned to the boring task of ordering the colored bricks on the building’s floor, our conversation too took a turn. We were amazed by how complex the model was and its instruction book. We realized the book itself was a work of art, beautiful, but also surprisingly detailed and clear. It provided us with the comfort of certainty. We knew if we followed all the instructions, we would end up with a model that looked exactly like the picture on the box. If we made a mistake, all we had to do was to repeat our steps and start again.
Life, however, does not fit together so neatly and rarely gives us such straightforward instructions. We talked over our respective lives, decisions made, and actions and choices never taken. Dad reflected on a life well lived, and I, in my mid-thirties, on the uncertain path that lay ahead. Here, we were the expert architects doing the assembling (组装), but out in the world, we were the ones being assembled. We think we’ re in control, but our choices are shaped by forces beyond our control. In the face of uncertainty, we have to proceed, trusting both in the process and the end result.
Sometimes, on the days I return home, I go to the spare room to look at the completed Lego model, which brings forth a sense of happiness and comfort. It reminds me that life is built slowly, with mistakes, an element of uncertainty and no instruction book. It shows that consideration, warmth and faith will result in a life well lived. Life itself is not about what we materially create or leave behind, but rather how we lived it.
4. Why did the author buy the Lego Taj Mahal for his father
A. To decorate their dining room. B. To strengthen their family ties.
C. To teach his dad about Indian culture. D. To improve his dad’s architecture skills.
5. Which of the following best describes the author’s experience of building the Lego model
A Simple but tiresome. B. Boring and confusing.
C. Complicated but rewarding. D. Challenging and discouraging.
6. What does the author learn from assembling the Lego model
A. Life’s uncertainty brings more excitement.
B. Life should be planned and shaped carefully.
C. Life seldom provides clear guidance.
D. Following instructions guarantees success in life.
7. What does the completed Lego model mean to the author
A. A symbol of material achievements.
B. The journey of living one’s life well.
C. The importance of following instructions.
D. The value of accompanying family members.
C
Eating a plant-based diet has been shown to be very good for your heart and your overall health. In fact, a previous study found a young person could live an additional 13 years by eating more vegetables and legumes (豆类), as well as whole grains, fruit and nuts.
The findings of a new analysis of the diets of nearly 400,000 UK adults published Monday in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition are rather shocking: Eating veggies, especially cooked ones, doesn’t reduce your risk of heart disease over time.
“Our large study did not find evidence for a protective effect of vegetable intake on the occurrence of CVD (心血管疾病),” said Qi Feng, an epidemiologist at the University of Oxford, in a statement.
While the study found eating raw veggies could protect against heart disease, cooked vegetables did not. Any benefit went away when researchers factored in lifestyle factors such as physical activity, educational level, smoking, drinking, fruit intake, red and processed meat consumption, and use of mineral and vitamin supplements.
“Instead, our analyses show that the seemingly protective effect of vegetable intake against CVD risk is very likely to be accounted for by bias (偏差)… related to differences in socioeconomic situation and lifestyle,” Feng said.
Don’t start celebrating yet, veggie haters. Experts in the UK and United States quickly took exception to the study’s conclusion.
“Although this study found that eating more vegetables wasn’t associated with a lower risk of heart and circulatory diseases once other lifestyle and other factors were taken into account, that doesn’t mean we should stop eating vegetables,” said Victoria Taylor, a senior dietitian at the British Heart Foundation, in a statement.
“The results are not surprising. Picking out one single component and assuming just adding it to the diet, e.g., vegetables, is not likely to result in the desired effect,” Alice Lichtenstein, director and senior scientist at Tufts University’s Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory, told CNN in an email.
“One thing that has become clear over the past decade is that we should not be looking at single foods or nutrients, rather the whole dietary pattern,” said Lichtenstein.
8. What can we learn from the new study led by Feng
A. It followed a young UK person for 13 years.
B. Its findings came as no surprise to other people.
C. It overturned the conclusion of previous studies.
D. Its purpose was to find the right vegetables for people.
9. What did Feng imply about vegetables’ protective effect
A. It was totally made up by some researchers.
B. It still held true despite some different findings.
C. It could only be achieved by living a healthy lifestyle.
D. It was a misconception caused by differences in people.
10. What does the underlined phrase “take exception to” in Paragraph 6 mean
A. Voice objections to. B. Add details to.
C. Show respect for. D. Take notice of.
11. What did Lichtenstein think of the study
A. It was groundbreaking. B. It was one-sided.
C. It was demanding. D. It was authoritative.
D
Chinese scientists applied a specially developed new technology to laser-ranging (激光测距) telescopes, which enabled them to identify space waste more effectively than previous techniques, according to a study published in the Journal of Laser Applications. “After improving the pointing accuracy of the telescope through a neural (神经的) network , space debris (碎片) with a cross sectional area of one square meter ( 10 square feet) and a distance of 1 ,500 kilometers (932 miles ) can be identified," Tianming Ma, an author of the study from the Chinese Academy of Surveying and Mapping, Beijing and Liaoning Technical University, Fuxin, said in a statement.
Debris can include non-functional spacecraft, abandoned launch vehicle stages, and other mission-related space waste. It is very dangerous for astronauts and spacecraft in orbit above the Earth as they travel very fast — up to 18,000 miles per hour. Worryingly, there are probably many millions of tiny debris pieces in low-Earth orbit, and tens of thousands larger than a softball, NASA said. Fortunately, there have been surprisingly few collisions.
Laser-ranging technology has previously been used to find space waste. However, these systems have their limitations when it comes to accurately identifying small, fast-moving pieces. In fact, previous laser-ranging methods have only been accurate to within about 0. 6miles.
In an attempt to overcome the inaccuracies in laser-ranging techniques, the Chinese team used so-called neural networks to improve the effectiveness of their telescope system. Neural networks are computing systems which are inspired by biological networks in the brain. They can learn to become better at tasks without being given a specific set of rules to follow. Ma and his team tested this method against more traditional techniques at the Beijing Fangshen laser range telescope station. According to the team, this is the first time that neural network has been used to significantly improve the pointing accuracy of a laser-ranging telescope. They say that the latest findings could have significant meaning for guiding spacecraft in orbit.
12. What are laser-ranging telescopes designed to do
A. Set up a neural network in space.
B. Find out the precise position of space waste.
C. Help the telescopes work more accurately.
D. Confirm the amount and size of space waste.
13. Which can be regarded as space debris according to the text
A. Useless man-made objects in space. B. Fast-travelling softballs.
C. Launch vehicle stages in low-Earth orbit. D. Satellites moving too fast.
14. What can be used to describe the function of neural networks
A. Rule followers. B. Biological computing.
C. Machine learning. D. Spacecraft guidance
15. What can be the best title of the text
A. New Technology Used to Find Space Waste
B. The First Telescope to Handle Space Debris
C. An Invention for Astronauts and Spacecraft
D. The Substitute for Laser-ranging Telescopes
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。
How to Protect Against Undue Influence Online
The potential for undue influence has become increasingly significant in this era of digital interconnectivity. Undue influence can affect our perceptions and influence our decisions. It may even endanger our autonomy (自主) and mental health. ____16____
Understand what undue influence is
The first step to protecting yourself is understanding what undue influence is. Undue influence refers to a situation in which an individual or group employs unreasonable control over another person’s behavior information, thoughts, and emotions. ____17____ Disinformation campaigns, persuasive advertising, and even content designed to cause fear, uncertainty, or dependency may often appear online.
Develop media literacy skills
In an age of fake news, it is crucial to develop media literacy skills. ____18____ Become a consumer who can tell the quality of information, identify the source, check for credibility, and look for your unconscious assumptions and preferences.
____19____
Delete as much data as you can about yourself. Be mindful of what information you share online, and always ensure that your online activities are secured through reliable sources. Review all policies on platforms, especially “free” ones. If you aren’t paying, then you are the product, as in many cases, they are selling your data.
By including these steps into your digital life, you can protect yourself from undue influence in the online world, ensuring that you can think and act independently, free from ill control.
____20____ It is your mind. Only you should control it!
A. Prioritize privacy
B. Be mindful of free ones
C. It’s vital to have a health y Internet and real-life balance.
D. In the digital world, undue influence can take many forms.
E. Everyone deserves the right to live free from undue influence.
F. They involve analyzing, evaluating, and creating media in various forms.
G. Here are some essential strategies for you to protect yourself online from undue influence.
第三部分 英语知识运用(共四节，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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Every generation has their own way of life. In my grandparents’ era, the question of whether to repair or replace an item simply didn’t ____21____. Repair was usually the only option. So, when faced with a(n)____22____ hoe (锄头), I decided to fix it, just like Grandpa would have done.
I dug through my beat-up toolbox, ____23____ just the right tools in my odd collection. I ____24____ the ancestral objects, which serve as a bond between the present and past generations. Working with objects that have a history is ____25____, and I love thinking about the hands that used them to keep homes, farms, or cars running ____26____.
____27____, I chose my favorite hammer (锤子), passed down from my dad, who received it from his dad. Grandpa’s hammer has a smooth, wooden handle, ____28____ by 70 years of use and spotted with colorful paint and marks from a lifetime of projects. I remember clearly he ____29____ the head to the handle with a bent horseshoe nail, which filled my young heart with ____30____.
When I was repairing the hoe, I deeply felt the ____31____ of my grandparents’ generation for tools and their perseverance in work. They have not only left us the tools but also spread to us a respect for work and a love for life. ____32____, these tools are not merely cold metal and wood; they ____33____ the memories and traditions of our family. For me, it’s ____34____ to cherish these tools, preserving and transmitting this love and respect, so that this ____35____ is carried forward through generations in our family.
21. A. end B. change C. return D. exist
22. A. broken B. small C. abandoned D. meaningful
23. A. depending on B. making up C. searching for D. passing down
24. A. restore B. value C. display D. donate
25. A. satisfying B. challenging C. confusing D. annoying
26. A. temporarily B. smoothly C. equally D. flexibly
27. A. After all B. On purpose C. In time D. At last
28. A. spared B. highlighted C. polished D. damaged
29 A. compared B. covered C. mixed D. connected
30. A. admiration B. warmth C. relief D. contentment
31. A. regret B. desire C. passion D. demand
32. A. Nevertheless B. Indeed C. Immediately D. Similarly
33. A. distinguish B. reshape C. replace D. bear
34. A. easy B. important C. possible D. common
35. A. spirit B. skill C. secret D. principle
第二节 语法填空(共10小题;每题1.5分，共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。
Eaten away by time and covered in dust, Chinese ancient books describe the history of Chinese civilization. Now China has promised to make full use ____36____ them, rather than leaving them sleeping in archives (档案). On Friday, under an initiative ____37____ (lead) by the National Library of China in Beijing, key ____38____ (library) around the country released digital versions of 7,085 ancient books online for free public use.
This was the 9th ____39____ (expand) of the national online network known as the Chinese Ancient Book Resources Database. The number of digitized copies on the platform stands at 105,000, with the National Library ____40____ (contribute)1,024 books, including 274 listed as rare editions. A print edition of the Shiji (Records of the Grand Historian), which ____41____ (publish) in 1171, is one such example. Written in the 1st century BC by Sima Qian, it’s a foundation text of Chinese history. A precious Northern Song period (960–1127) edition of the Houhanshu (Book of Later Han), ____42____ is about the history of the Eastern Han Dynasty (24—220), is included as well. Due to age, not too many Northern Song books were lucky enough ____43____ (survive) and only three books in the collection of the national library, including the Houhanshu, can be ____44____ (definite) credited to the period.
“_____45_____ are in great demand for academics are digitized versions of ancient books,” Zhang Zhiqing, leader of the National Library of China, said. “Referring to original copies is crucial to the study of literature if researchers are to avoid mistakes from using secondary sources.”
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，与其他中国学生一起在英国某中学做交换生。交换期满之际，你们计划向该校赠送一份礼物。请你给英国朋友David写一封邮件，要点如下：
1. 分享你们的设想；
2. 咨询他的建议。
Dear David,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写(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’d always been told to take care of my older brother, Brian, who was born weak and small. I’d often tie his shoes or prepare another glass of water for him. My mom saw my larger size and strong body as a sign that I was to be a kind of guardian angel (守护天使) for Brian. However, that was not the case.
One day our school sponsored a pumpkin-carving contest. First prize was $100, and I knew just how I would spend it. There was a brand-new game I was dying to own. So I decided the first place bonus definitely had to land in my pocket.
When I had to carve the perfect pumpkin I’d picked out, it dawned on me that with my big clumsy fingers I’d surely screw it up (搞砸). I thought of Brian’s smaller, delicate hands and knew he was the man for the job. I immediately begged Brian. Unexpectedly, he asked for a cut. That was fifty-fifty. Quickly doing the math in my head, I figured out even if I split (分摊) the first prize, I’d still have enough cash for the game. So I gave in to Brian’s demands. With skillful hands Brian carved the perfect face, and now we had the best pumpkin ever.
Then the unexpected happened: We came in second. Unfortunately, second prize was only $50, and I needed every penny of that to buy the game. The day of the awards ceremony, the principal handed over the money to me because Brian was home, sick with cold.
If he really wanted to win, he would have been here today, I thought to myself, justifying stealing the cash from under poor Brian’s runny nose. With hardly a thought, I ran to the store and bought my dream game. That night when Brian asked if we had won, I denied, afraid to look into his eyes.
The whole thing was never mentioned again until the day when Brian was packing for college. I played my usual role in helping him pack when I came across an old album filled with photos he had taken as the school photographer.
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。
Paragraph 1:
I was enjoying the photos when one caught my eye.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
“You actually knew and didn’t say anything " I was shocked.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________南宁市第四十二中学高考热身考
英语
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。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. On a beach. B. In a supermarket. C. In a yard.
2. What are the speakers talking about
A. When to announce the news.
B. Who will attend the meeting.
C. What to discuss on Wednesday.
3. What is the man probably doing
A. Listening to music.
B Mending the earphones.
C. Preparing for a contest.
4. What does the man mean
A. The woman is poorly dressed.
B. The woman has got too many dresses.
C. The woman should buy a dress for Bella.
5. Why was Jessie upset
A The boss criticized her.
B. Her report was overdue.
C. Dave argued with her.
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 is wrong with the man’s father
A. He has trouble speaking.
B. His left arm is injured.
C. He lost a lot of blood.
7. What does the doctor suggest the man’s father do
A. Take another CT examination.
B. Stay for closer observation.
C. Have a brain surgery.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How much does the woman pay
A. Three dollars. B. Four dollars. C. Five dollars.
9. What’s the possible relationship between the two speakers
A. Conductor and customer.
B. Teacher and student
C. Manager and waiter.
10. When will the woman catch the bus
A. At 10:20. B. At 10:40. C. At 10:50.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why did Maria go to Palm Street
A. To meet Jason. B. To buy a ticket. C. To do some shopping.
12. What is Rachel Black
A. A comedian. B. A street artist. C. A salesperson.
13. Why is Jason lucky
A. He can act in a comedy.
B. He is invited to a show.
C. He found his lost ring.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What are the speakers doing
A Editing videos.
B. Practicing making up.
C. Having an interview.
15. What does Jennifer do as an influencer
A. She promotes products for companies.
B. She tells jokes the audience like.
C. She rates online platforms.
16. How is Jennifer like in her videos
A. Cautious. B. Forgiving. C. Humorous.
17. What problem is Jennifer facing
A. Marriage crisis. B. Family objection. C. Privacy loss.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Who is the speaker probably talking to
A. Company owners. B. Language professors. C. College students.
19. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. Media impacts. B. Email customs. C. Business guidelines.
20. What is the speaker’s last suggestion
A. Avoiding using capitals in emails.
B. Responding to customers in time.
C. Having formal training in writing.
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
When it comes to the resorts that tick every box on the holiday bucket list, Sani is the first port of call for those in the know. Set around a charming bay on Greece’s Kassandra peninsula and surrounded by lush forest, thriving wetlands and seven unspoiled beaches, it’s the perfect place to disconnect from the stresses of daily life, unwind in nature and reconnect with loved ones.
The world-class resort is made up of five hotels, all with their own individual character and charm. Guests can take advantage of the best that each property has to offer. There’s something for everyone. Young guests can improve their wilderness skills at the Bear Grylls Survival Academy, while adventure-seekers will love trying their first scuba dive, ziplines through the treetops, forest walks and the climbing wall. And then there are live music performances for music enthusiasts.
Sustainability is implanted in every aspect of the resort’s values. Sani Green works hard to care for the surrounding environment and wildlife, inviting guests to embark on guided eco-activities such as the Sani Wetlands Trip and birdwatching.
Connecting it all allows guests to explore all the beauty that this oasis has to offer. There’s never been a better time to book a Sani Resort trip. Click here for further information.
1. What might the main appeal of Sani Resort lie in
A. Various adventure activities.
B. Environmental protection awareness.
C. High-end accommodation and services.
D. A great getaway with breathtaking views.
2. Which activity is intended for young guests at Sani Resort
A. Learn scuba diving. B. Attend a survival academy.
C. Zipline through the treetops. D. Watch birds outside the resort.
3. What is the likely source of the article
A. A magazine. B. A brochure. C. A website. D. A document.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C
B
A few years ago, I bought a Lego Taj Mahal (泰姬陵乐高积木) for my dad’s birthday, hoping to combine his love for architecture with family time. Each evening, my dad and I gathered around the large dining table to piece the model together, faced with thousands of tiny white pieces, each packaged in numbered plastic bags, accompanied by a thick instruction book.
The evenings passed quickly, and the building rose before our eyes. We could see our efforts producing good results, and as we turned to the boring task of ordering the colored bricks on the building’s floor, our conversation too took a turn. We were amazed by how complex the model was and its instruction book. We realized the book itself was a work of art, beautiful, but also surprisingly detailed and clear. It provided us with the comfort of certainty. We knew if we followed all the instructions, we would end up with a model that looked exactly like the picture on the box. If we made a mistake, all we had to do was to repeat our steps and start again.
Life, however, does not fit together so neatly and rarely gives us such straightforward instructions. We talked over our respective lives, decisions made, and actions and choices never taken. Dad reflected on a life well lived, and I, in my mid-thirties, on the uncertain path that lay ahead. Here, we were the expert architects doing the assembling (组装), but out in the world, we were the ones being assembled. We think we’ re in control, but our choices are shaped by forces beyond our control. In the face of uncertainty, we have to proceed, trusting both in the process and the end result.
Sometimes, on the days I return home, I go to the spare room to look at the completed Lego model, which brings forth a sense of happiness and comfort. It reminds me that life is built slowly, with mistakes, an element of uncertainty and no instruction book. It shows that consideration, warmth and faith will result in a life well lived. Life itself is not about what we materially create or leave behind, but rather how we lived it.
4. Why did the author buy the Lego Taj Mahal for his father
A. To decorate their dining room. B. To strengthen their family ties.
C. To teach his dad about Indian culture. D. To improve his dad’s architecture skills.
5. Which of the following best describes the author’s experience of building the Lego model
A. Simple but tiresome. B. Boring and confusing.
C. Complicated but rewarding. D. Challenging and discouraging.
6. What does the author learn from assembling the Lego model
A. Life’s uncertainty brings more excitement.
B. Life should be planned and shaped carefully.
C. Life seldom provides clear guidance.
D. Following instructions guarantees success in life.
7. What does the completed Lego model mean to the author
A. A symbol of material achievements.
B. The journey of living one’s life well.
C. The importance of following instructions.
D. The value of accompanying family members.
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. C 7. B
C
Eating a plant-based diet has been shown to be very good for your heart and your overall health. In fact, a previous study found a young person could live an additional 13 years by eating more vegetables and legumes (豆类), as well as whole grains, fruit and nuts.
The findings of a new analysis of the diets of nearly 400,000 UK adults published Monday in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition are rather shocking: Eating veggies, especially cooked ones, doesn’t reduce your risk of heart disease over time.
“Our large study did not find evidence for a protective effect of vegetable intake on the occurrence of CVD (心血管疾病),” said Qi Feng, an epidemiologist at the University of Oxford, in a statement.
While the study found eating raw veggies could protect against heart disease, cooked vegetables did not. Any benefit went away when researchers factored in lifestyle factors such as physical activity, educational level, smoking, drinking, fruit intake, red and processed meat consumption, and use of mineral and vitamin supplements.
“Instead, our analyses show that the seemingly protective effect of vegetable intake against CVD risk is very likely to be accounted for by bias (偏差)… related to differences in socioeconomic situation and lifestyle,” Feng said.
Don’t start celebrating yet, veggie haters. Experts in the UK and United States quickly took exception to the study’s conclusion.
“Although this study found that eating more vegetables wasn’t associated with a lower risk of heart and circulatory diseases once other lifestyle and other factors were taken into account, that doesn’t mean we should stop eating vegetables,” said Victoria Taylor, a senior dietitian at the British Heart Foundation, in a statement.
“The results are not surprising. Picking out one single component and assuming just adding it to the diet, e.g., vegetables, is not likely to result in the desired effect,” Alice Lichtenstein, director and senior scientist at Tufts University’s Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory, told CNN in an email.
“One thing that has become clear over the past decade is that we should not be looking at single foods or nutrients, rather the whole dietary pattern,” said Lichtenstein.
8. What can we learn from the new study led by Feng
A. It followed a young UK person for 13 years.
B. Its findings came as no surprise to other people.
C. It overturned the conclusion of previous studies.
D. Its purpose was to find the right vegetables for people.
9. What did Feng imply about vegetables’ protective effect
A. It was totally made up by some researchers.
B. It still held true despite some different findings.
C. It could only be achieved by living a healthy lifestyle.
D. It was a misconception caused by differences in people.
10. What does the underlined phrase “take exception to” in Paragraph 6 mean
A. Voice objections to. B. Add details to.
C. Show respect for. D. Take notice of.
11. What did Lichtenstein think of the study
A. It was groundbreaking. B. It was one-sided.
C. It was demanding. D. It was authoritative.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. A 11. B
D
Chinese scientists applied a specially developed new technology to laser-ranging (激光测距) telescopes, which enabled them to identify space waste more effectively than previous techniques, according to a study published in the Journal of Laser Applications. “After improving the pointing accuracy of the telescope through a neural (神经的) network , space debris (碎片) with a cross sectional area of one square meter ( 10 square feet) and a distance of 1 ,500 kilometers (932 miles ) can be identified," Tianming Ma, an author of the study from the Chinese Academy of Surveying and Mapping, Beijing and Liaoning Technical University, Fuxin, said in a statement.
Debris can include non-functional spacecraft, abandoned launch vehicle stages, and other mission-related space waste. It is very dangerous for astronauts and spacecraft in orbit above the Earth as they travel very fast — up to 18,000 miles per hour. Worryingly, there are probably many millions of tiny debris pieces in low-Earth orbit, and tens of thousands larger than a softball, NASA said. Fortunately, there have been surprisingly few collisions.
Laser-ranging technology has previously been used to find space waste. However, these systems have their limitations when it comes to accurately identifying small, fast-moving pieces. In fact, previous laser-ranging methods have only been accurate to within about 0. 6miles.
In an attempt to overcome the inaccuracies in laser-ranging techniques, the Chinese team used so-called neural networks to improve the effectiveness of their telescope system. Neural networks are computing systems which are inspired by biological networks in the brain. They can learn to become better at tasks without being given a specific set of rules to follow. Ma and his team tested this method against more traditional techniques at the Beijing Fangshen laser range telescope station. According to the team, this is the first time that neural network has been used to significantly improve the pointing accuracy of a laser-ranging telescope. They say that the latest findings could have significant meaning for guiding spacecraft in orbit.
12. What are laser-ranging telescopes designed to do
A. Set up a neural network in space.
B. Find out the precise position of space waste.
C. Help the telescopes work more accurately.
D. Confirm the amount and size of space waste.
13. Which can be regarded as space debris according to the text
A. Useless man-made objects in space. B. Fast-travelling softballs.
C. Launch vehicle stages in low-Earth orbit. D. Satellites moving too fast.
14. What can be used to describe the function of neural networks
A. Rule followers. B. Biological computing.
C. Machine learning. D. Spacecraft guidance
15. What can be the best title of the text
A. New Technology Used to Find Space Waste
B. The First Telescope to Handle Space Debris
C. An Invention for Astronauts and Spacecraft
D. The Substitute for Laser-ranging Telescopes
【答案】12. B 13. A 14. C 15. A
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Protect Against Undue Influence Online
The potential for undue influence has become increasingly significant in this era of digital interconnectivity. Undue influence can affect our perceptions and influence our decisions. It may even endanger our autonomy (自主) and mental health. ____16____
Understand what undue influence is
The first step to protecting yourself is understanding what undue influence is. Undue influence refers to a situation in which an individual or group employs unreasonable control over another person’s behavior information, thoughts, and emotions. ____17____ Disinformation campaigns, persuasive advertising, and even content designed to cause fear, uncertainty, or dependency may often appear online.
Develop media literacy skills
In an age of fake news, it is crucial to develop media literacy skills. ____18____ Become a consumer who can tell the quality of information, identify the source, check for credibility, and look for your unconscious assumptions and preferences.
____19____
Delete as much data as you can about yourself. Be mindful of what information you share online, and always ensure that your online activities are secured through reliable sources. Review all policies on platforms, especially “free” ones. If you aren’t paying, then you are the product, as in many cases, they are selling your data.
By including these steps into your digital life, you can protect yourself from undue influence in the online world, ensuring that you can think and act independently, free from ill control.
____20____ It is your mind. Only you should control it!
A. Prioritize privacy
B. Be mindful of free ones
C. It’s vital to have a health y Internet and real-life balance.
D. In the digital world, undue influence can take many forms.
E. Everyone deserves the right to live free from undue influence.
F. They involve analyzing, evaluating, and creating media in various forms.
G. Here are some essential strategies for you to protect yourself online from undue influence.
【答案】16. G 17. D 18. F 19. A 20. E
第三部分 英语知识运用(共四节，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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Every generation has their own way of life. In my grandparents’ era, the question of whether to repair or replace an item simply didn’t ____21____. Repair was usually the only option. So, when faced with a(n)____22____ hoe (锄头), I decided to fix it, just like Grandpa would have done.
I dug through my beat-up toolbox, ____23____ just the right tools in my odd collection. I ____24____ the ancestral objects, which serve as a bond between the present and past generations. Working with objects that have a history is ____25____, and I love thinking about the hands that used them to keep homes, farms, or cars running ____26____.
____27____, I chose my favorite hammer (锤子), passed down from my dad, who received it from his dad. Grandpa’s hammer has a smooth, wooden handle, ____28____ by 70 years of use and spotted with colorful paint and marks from a lifetime of projects. I remember clearly he ____29____ the head to the handle with a bent horseshoe nail, which filled my young heart with ____30____.
When I was repairing the hoe, I deeply felt the ____31____ of my grandparents’ generation for tools and their perseverance in work. They have not only left us the tools but also spread to us a respect for work and a love for life. ____32____, these tools are not merely cold metal and wood; they ____33____ the memories and traditions of our family. For me, it’s ____34____ to cherish these tools, preserving and transmitting this love and respect, so that this ____35____ is carried forward through generations in our family.
21. A. end B. change C. return D. exist
22. A. broken B. small C. abandoned D. meaningful
23. A. depending on B. making up C. searching for D. passing down
24. A. restore B. value C. display D. donate
25. A. satisfying B. challenging C. confusing D. annoying
26. A. temporarily B. smoothly C. equally D. flexibly
27. A. After all B. On purpose C. In time D. At last
28. A. spared B. highlighted C. polished D. damaged
29. A. compared B. covered C. mixed D. connected
30. A. admiration B. warmth C. relief D. contentment
31. A. regret B. desire C. passion D. demand
32. A. Nevertheless B. Indeed C. Immediately D. Similarly
33. A. distinguish B. reshape C. replace D. bear
34. A. easy B. important C. possible D. common
35. A. spirit B. skill C. secret D. principle
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. C 29. D 30. A 31. C 32. B 33. D 34. B 35. A
第二节 语法填空(共10小题;每题1.5分，共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。
Eaten away by time and covered in dust, Chinese ancient books describe the history of Chinese civilization. Now China has promised to make full use ____36____ them, rather than leaving them sleeping in archives (档案). On Friday, under an initiative ____37____ (lead) by the National Library of China in Beijing, key ____38____ (library) around the country released digital versions of 7,085 ancient books online for free public use.
This was the 9th ____39____ (expand) of the national online network known as the Chinese Ancient Book Resources Database. The number of digitized copies on the platform stands at 105,000, with the National Library ____40____ (contribute)1,024 books, including 274 listed as rare editions. A print edition of the Shiji (Records of the Grand Historian), which ____41____ (publish) in 1171, is one such example. Written in the 1st century BC by Sima Qian, it’s a foundation text of Chinese history. A precious Northern Song period (960–1127) edition of the Houhanshu (Book of Later Han), ____42____ is about the history of the Eastern Han Dynasty (24—220), is included as well. Due to age, not too many Northern Song books were lucky enough ____43____ (survive) and only three books in the collection of the national library, including the Houhanshu, can be ____44____ (definite) credited to the period.
“_____45_____ are in great demand for academics are digitized versions of ancient books,” Zhang Zhiqing, leader of the National Library of China, said. “Referring to original copies is crucial to the study of literature if researchers are to avoid mistakes from using secondary sources.”
【答案】36. of 37. led
38. libraries
39. expansion
40. contributing
41. was published
42. which 43. to survive
44. definitely
45. What
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，与其他中国学生一起在英国某中学做交换生。交换期满之际，你们计划向该校赠送一份礼物。请你给英国朋友David写一封邮件，要点如下：
1. 分享你们的设想；
2. 咨询他的建议。
Dear David,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】One possible version:
Dear David,
I’m writing to share a plan with you. As graduation approaches, our class intends to give a meaningful gift to our school, and I’d like to get your opinions.
After heated discussions, we’ve come up with two ideas. One option is to donate a collection of classic literature, aiming to enrich the school library and inspire the younger students’ love for reading. Another proposal is to plant a memorial tree on campus, symbolizing our eternal bond with the school. This tree would grow alongside future generations of students, bearing witness to their growth.
I’m eager to hear your thoughts. Which idea do you think is more appealing Or do you have any other creative suggestions Your advice would be invaluable to us. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写(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’d always been told to take care of my older brother, Brian, who was born weak and small. I’d often tie his shoes or prepare another glass of water for him. My mom saw my larger size and strong body as a sign that I was to be a kind of guardian angel (守护天使) for Brian. However, that was not the case.
One day our school sponsored a pumpkin-carving contest. First prize was $100, and I knew just how I would spend it. There was a brand-new game I was dying to own. So I decided the first place bonus definitely had to land in my pocket.
When I had to carve the perfect pumpkin I’d picked out, it dawned on me that with my big clumsy fingers I’d surely screw it up (搞砸). I thought of Brian’s smaller, delicate hands and knew he was the man for the job. I immediately begged Brian. Unexpectedly, he asked for a cut. That was fifty-fifty. Quickly doing the math in my head, I figured out even if I split (分摊) the first prize, I’d still have enough cash for the game. So I gave in to Brian’s demands. With skillful hands Brian carved the perfect face, and now we had the best pumpkin ever.
Then the unexpected happened: We came in second. Unfortunately, second prize was only $50, and I needed every penny of that to buy the game. The day of the awards ceremony, the principal handed over the money to me because Brian was home, sick with cold.
If he really wanted to win, he would have been here today, I thought to myself, justifying stealing the cash from under poor Brian’s runny nose. With hardly a thought, I ran to the store and bought my dream game. That night when Brian asked if we had won, I denied, afraid to look into his eyes.
The whole thing was never mentioned again until the day when Brian was packing for college. I played my usual role in helping him pack when I came across an old album filled with photos he had taken as the school photographer.
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。
Paragraph 1:
I was enjoying the photos when one caught my eye.
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Paragraph 2:
“You actually knew and didn’t say anything " I was shocked.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Paragraph 1:
I was enjoying the photos when one caught my eye. It was a picture of the pumpkin we had carved together. Underneath, Brian had written, “My first real win with my brother. Even if we didn’t get first, it was a victory because we worked as a team.” Seeing those words, a wave of guilt washed over me. I remembered how I had selfishly taken all the money and lied to him. I realized how much I had let him down. I turned to Brian, ready to confess everything.
Paragraph 2:
“You actually knew and didn’t say anything ” I was shocked. Brian just smiled gently and said, “I always knew. But I also knew that you needed that game more than the money at that time. And I was proud of our teamwork, not the prize. I hoped one day you’d understand the real meaning of winning together.” His words made me feel even more ashamed. I apologized sincerely, vowing to make it up to him. From then on, I truly understood my role as his guardian angel and the importance of true brotherhood.

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