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包头市第八十一中学高二下学期 6 月月考英语
第Ⅰ卷（选择题 共 95 分）
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节(共 5 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 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。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.
Where is the hairdryer
A. In the bedroom. B. In the bathroom. C. In the sitting room.
2.
What is the man doing
A. Expressing thanks. B. Asking for help. C. Making a suggestion.
3.
What are the speakers talking about
A. A bus line. B. A policy. C. A newspaper.
4.
What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Shop online. B. Take a day off. C. Borrow a coffee machine.
5.
What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Relatives. B. Classmates. C. Colleagues.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. How does the man usually go to work
A. By car. B. By bike. C. By subway.
7. What will the man start doing next month
A. Learning to drive. B. Travelling around the world. C. Looking for a new apartment.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题
8. At what price was The Scream sold
A. 82.5 million dollars. B. 106.5 million dollars. C. 119.9 million dollars.
9. What does the woman say about the paintings
A. Their commercial value always changes.
B. They’re becoming more valuable than before.
C. They get much appreciation from personal collectors.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. How did the speakers know each other？
A. They are colleagues.
B. They are business partners.
C. They met each other before.
11. When will the speakers meet？
A. At 10:00 a.m. tomorrow
B. At 3:00 p.m. tomorrow.
C. It is not decided.
12. What will the man do next？
A. Make a call
B. Have a meeting
C. write something down
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. What did the man think of the movie？
A. Interesting. B. Too long. C. A bit violent.
14. What kind of movie will the speakers watch next time？
A. A horror movie. B. A war movie. C. A romantic comedy
15. Where does the woman want to sit next time？
A. Near the back. B. In the center. C. In the front.
16. When will the speakers meet on Friday？
A. At 6:00 p.m. B. At 7:00 p.m. C. At 8:00 p.m.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What did the speaker go to London for？
A. To work there. B. To have a holiday. C. To visit a friend.
18. In which season did the speaker go to London？
A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Autumn.
19. What did the speaker like most in London？
A. The wonderful plays.
B. The delicious food.
C. The beautiful scenery.
20. What can we learn from the talk？
A. It's necessary to take an umbrella in London.
B. The speaker will go to London again this year.
C. Most of the restaurants in London only offer English food.
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
Are you interested in exploring the world of business, or planning to study Economics at university Join this summer program to study business and economics in the historic city of Oxford — home to many business leaders and world-leading companies.
Courses
Course code Description
E002 How do you create a brand Well explore key elements of what branding is and why it’s important.
E007 What makes a good manager Explore management theories and understand how good business is supported by good management.
E101 How does globalization influence business Learn about the patterns and effects of trade between countries.
E102 Your final class is based on your teachers’ personal expertise in the field, focusing on the research that they’re interested in.
Instructors
Jamie Dear: He was the former chair of Jacari, an Oxford University charity that provides free lessons for students who don’t speak English as their first language.
Ameya Kamath: He received a first-class honors degree in Economics at University College London.
Stephanie Lester: With senior leadership experience in a variety of education organizations, she is passionate about helping young people to succeed.
Isabella Menca: She studied Economics at the University of Oxford and has a special knowledge of the commercial legal system.
Key facts
Application deadline: 1st May
Application entrance: Submit the forms at the official website
Fees: 7,000 for native students, 7,100 for overseas students
Accommodation: Students can stay at the Oxford campus from 30th June to 13th July
21. Which course teaches international trade
A. E002. B. E007. C. E101. D. E102.
22. Who is an expert in business law
A. Jamie Dear. B. Ameya Kamath. C. Stephanie Lester. D. Isabella Menca.
23 What do we know about the program
A. Domestic students should pay 7,100.
B. Applicants can apply for the program online.
C. Applicants can apply for the program after 1st May.
D. Students can stay at the Oxford campus for a month.
B
There’s love. And then there’s bird love.
Few animals put on a show of affection like the wandering albatross (信天翁). Each year when these polar seabirds reunite after a long break during breeding season, adult pairs often launch into a tightly harmonized and social ceremony. Standing a few feet apart from one another, hey spread their wings, scream to the sky, and then click-clack their bills together. It's about as close to a classic moment as you can get in the Southern Hemisphere.
These birds are good at showing love — and really good at maintaining it. Albatrosses are among the most fiercely loyal of all seabird species, and often spend several decades of faithful lives together.
These relationships, however, aren’t always for keeps: wandering albatross couples do split up — a phenomenon researchers call “divorce”.
Why For some species, it has a lot to do with our changing climate. Increasingly warmer waters in the poles mean less fish and nutrients for albatrosses to consume during food-searching trips. They can trigger stress hormones that mess up mating, and leave birds with less energy to raise chicks when breeding is successful.
While the changing climate may be leading to more divorce among albatrosses, researchers have recently found evidence of a more human-like reason for the split-ups among wandering albatrosses: personality. It turns out, shy guys finish last.
“Sometimes birds split up to find a better mate and raise more chicks,” Jenouvrier explains. Of course, there could still be a cost to divorce for females in the colony. Perhaps they won’t have the same breeding success with a new partner, or maybe they’ll need to devote more energy during the breeding process.
The grass, after all, isn’t always greener.
24. What is the main reason for albatross “divorces” related to environmental changes
A. Loss of nesting habitats due to human activity
B. Reduced food availability caused by warmer oceans
C. Increased competition from other seabird species
D. Breeding attempts damaged by failed reunion celebrations
25. How does “personality” influence albatross relationships
A. Shy males are more likely to be rejected by their partners.
B. Females prioritize partners with harmonized ceremonies.
C. Mismatched pairs produce fewer surviving chicks.
D. Older albatrosses are less likely to seek new mates.
26. Which best summarizes the article’s main theme
A. Albatross loyalty persists despite environmental challenges.
B. Seabird divorces show animals copy human behavior.
C. Climate and personality affect albatross bonds.
D. Warming oceans equally endanger all polar species.
27. What can be inferred from the phrase “the grass isn’t always greener”
A. Remating often leads to better breeding conditions.
B. Changing partners may not solve real challenges.
C. Climate change forces albatrosses to abandon nests.
D. Shy personalities determine long-term relationship success.
C
When young James completed his chores after school, he would light a kerosene (煤油) lamp to read his books. There was no electricity in James’s hometown, a region in Tanzania, so his family was forced to burn expensive oil for him to learn after dark. Many families in Tanzania rely on kerosene lamps to provide light after dark. These lamps produce dim light and are expensive to fill. They also carry the risk of burns. Parents often send their children to bed, rather than allowing them to use the lamp to read.
But now, James’s company, Soma Bags, is providing a solution, which was inspired by a professor who carried around a solar charger for his phone, sewn (缝制) into a fabric bag. “It gave me the confidence that what I want is going to work,” said James. He started in 2016 by hand-making 80 backpacks per month, sewing a solar panel sourced from China onto each one. The panel was charged during the children’s walk to and from school. By the time they returned home, they would have enough power for a reading light.
A fully charged bag can power a light for 6 to 8 hours, meaning that one day of bright weather can allow for multiple nights of reading, even if cloudy weather arrives. The backpacks are more affordable than using an oil lamp. A solar bag costs between 12,000 and 22,500 Tanzanian shillings, with the reading light included at the same price as 12-22.5 days of using a kerosene lamp. Made from recycled cement bags found on the streets, the backpack material is durable, lightweight, zero waste, and comes at no cost. The backpacks look good, too; in the middle of the bags, the white pattern of a giraffe appears within bright yellow or green stripes.
“It’s innovative,” said Joseph Manirakiza of the UN Development Programme, which has supported Soma Bags since 2023. “I never thought someone would think of turning waste cement bags into something useful.” Soma Bags has been recognized by numerous awards and institutions, including the UNDP and the British government.
28. What problem do Tanzanian kids have to face
A. They are not allowed to study after school.
B. They can’t afford the high price of electricity.
C. They rely on costly and unsafe lamps to study.
D. They have less time to read after doing chores.
29. What can we know about James’s backpack from Paragraph 2
A. It is free for poor pupils.
B. It is powered by sunshine.
C. It was invented by a professor.
D. It is completely made of materials from China.
30. What does the third paragraph mainly talk about
A. The promising prospect of solar backpacks
B. The working principle of James’s backpacks.
C. The widespread application of solar backpacks.
D. The various advantages of James’s backpacks.
31. What is the author’s attitude toward Soma Bags
A. Critical. B. Skeptical. C. Admiring. D. Indifferent.
D
Taylor Swift fans really know how to “Shake It Off” — and shake the ground. Scientists studied how the stadium and ground trembled during one of Swift’s Eras Tour concerts last August. They discovered that dancing fans generated shaking in the ground — earthquake waves that matched the beat of each song. During Swift’s performance of “Shake It Off”, the stands released about as much energy as a magnitude 0.85 earthquake, which is not quite strong enough to be felt by humans.
This isn’t the first time scientists have measured quakes from a stadium. In 2011, Seattle Seahawks fans shook their home stadium with cheers after a stunning touchdown. And last July, Swifties rocked the ground at a Seattle concert. The shaking from those events differs from an earthquake. Earthquakes usually last only a few seconds. A “concert quake” can last several minutes. Besides, the ground also moves in different ways during quakes and concerts. Earthquakes happen when big tectonic (地壳的) plates move around. Those motions perpetually change the ground. In contrast, the shaking caused by crowds “is more like splashing (泼水) in a pool,” explains Gabrielle Tepp, a professor at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. “You see the waves coming out, but then once you’re done splashing, it just goes back to normal.” The “concert quake” doesn’t usually deform the Earth.
Tepp and her colleagues used similar instruments to detect earthquakes and concert quakes. In the new study, they set up a portable speaker next to a motion sensor in their lab and turned the speaker volume all the way up. They also played Swift’s “Love Story” at the speakers’ highest volume. Tepp even jumped around near the sensor while dancing to the last chorus. The sensor picked up the quaking which matched that from the concert only when Tepp was jumping around, which suggests that the shaking measured at the concert came from fans jumping and dancing, too.
The findings tell scientists about more than just concert shaking. Understanding how a stadium quakes in response to a large crowd could help make buildings safer, says Golos. “We can also better understand human behavior using such seismic data”, she says. “I think there’s a lot of interesting information hidden in there.”
32. What is the function of the first paragraph
A. To introduce the main argument.
B. To provide background information.
C. To offer a convincing explanation.
D. To conclude the previous findings.
33. What does the underlined word “perpetually” mean in paragraph 2
A. randomly. B. slightly. C. permanently. D. regularly.
34. Why did Tepp and her colleagues conduct the experiment
A. To test the effectiveness of the motion sensor.
B. To figure out the quake source of the concert.
C. To prove that Taylor Swift’s songs can cause ground-shaking.
D. To study the relationship between music volume and ground-shaking.
35. What’s the significance of the research
A. It guides fans to behave well at a concert.
B. It predicts when and where an earthquake will happen.
C. It improves stage design and sound effect of a concert.
D. It lays a foundation for creating safer architecture.
第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
It might sound rather odd to picture ancient Mayans celebrating their birthdays with carefully decorated tortillas (玉米饼) instead of cakes. ____36____
The initial “birthday treats” were far from what we have today and didn’t even carry the name “birthday treats”. ____37____ Back then, only the upper class could afford to mark the occasion with something special. That’s how tortillas became linked to important events.
Ancient Mayans are considered the originators of the birthday celebration tradition. And the ancient Aztecs adopted this custom but creatively thought that adding some unique spices to the tortillas would make the celebration more memorable. So they prepared tortillas with special blends of spices and presented them as offerings. ____38____
It wasn’t just the ancient Mayans and Aztecs who celebrated with special food items. ____39____ And it’s thought that the original form of their birthday treat had a deep connection with their religious beliefs. In ancient China, rather than just birthdays, all sorts of festivals and ceremonies were celebrated with delicious food. However, for birthdays, there was a preference for long noodles, symbolizing a long life, and it was mainly the elderly who were celebrated in a grander way.
Modern birthday celebrations are said to have been influenced by a combination of different cultures over time. In some Western countries, on the day of a child’s birthday, he or she will get a beautifully wrapped gift along with a cake adorned with colorful candles equal to the child’s age. ____40____ The birthday child will silently make a wish, attempt to blow out all the candles in one go, and then start enjoying the cake.
A. Tortillas became birthday treats worldwide.
B. Ancient Chinese also had their own distinct traditions.
C. Instead, they were a symbol of the upper social class.
D. But they were the first to come up with the idea of such a celebration.
E. They also added colorful toppings to make the tortillas more appealing.
F. These candles are seen as a symbol of the passing years and new hopes.
G. Children would be excited to see the candles and make their wishes.
第三部分：语言知识运用
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（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
For her 68th birthday in 2019, Rosa Saito decided to give herself an unusual gift — she decided to become a model. Over the past years, she had been ___41___ by photographers on the streets, each telling her to consider modeling. She initially ___42___ the idea because never had she appreciated her own appearance. But over time, something began to change inside her. “Being spotted made me realize I could still achieve something just for ___43___ at this stage of my life,” she recalled. ___44___, she decided to embrace the opportunity.
Her first casting didn’t land her a job, but the ___45___ fueled her excitement. “I was used to facing challenges my whole life. I was ___46___ to keep going,” Saito said. At just 22, she had learned ___47___ when she cared for her sick mother. Later, she raised her three children alone after the loss of her husband. She embraced whatever life ___48___ her.
At 69, Saito’s efforts ___49___ when she got her first modelling job for a Brazilian cosmetics brand. “As the oldest person there, I walked into the photography studio feeling so ____50____. But soon, I relaxed.” she recalled. “And I got so much ____51____ from the younger models. I realize my ____52____ was showing them that you can grow older without fear.” she says.
Now 73, Saito has posed for many fashion brands. She’s ____53____ to have a new start after her 70s. “I still have plenty of dreams for the future, because the real ____54____ of maturity is to take a leap into the unknown,” she says. “It’s never too late to ____55____ yourself. I gain strength, courage and confidence from every experience where I face fear.”
41. A. congratulated B. assessed C. appointed D. approached
42. A. put forward B. tried out C. noted down D. brushed off
43. A. my family B. myself C. my community D. my fellows
44. A. Originally B. Accidentally C. Eventually D. Permanently
45. A. rejection B. prejudice C. dilemma D. trick
46. A. prepared B. urged C. forced D. persuaded
47. A. toughness B. faithfulness C. integrity D. confidence
48. A. promised B. awarded C. brought D. ignored
49. A. disappeared B. continued C. paid off D. stood out
50. A. natural B. frightened C. delighted D. nervous
51. A. inspiration B. thrill C. admiration D. instruction
52. A. presence B. reputation C. competition D. independence
53. A. hesitant B. proud C. impatient D. lucky
54. A. advantage B. burden C. fear D. beauty
55. A. question B. reshape C. limit D. teach
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。
Twenty years ago as I began to gather research that would ____56____ (eventual) form the basis of my book, Riding Home: The Power of Horses to Heal, I first witnessed the psychological impact a horse can have on a human. It occurred when I was invited ____57____ (observe) a unique equine (马) program at a high-end health spa. It offered ____58____ it called the Equine Experience, created and led by a brilliant therapist. Over the next few years I watched as horses were brought in to assist therapists in ____59____ number of varied human rehabilitation programs. In addition ____60____ how horses helped with self-awareness, I could see how humans with mental wounds were also experiencing many profound healing ____61____ (effect) from interacting with horses. Today, under the ____62____ (guide) of a specialist, a horse can help anyone in need of emotional healing. Equine therapy (治疗) has become a ____63____ (benefit) and cost-effective program. To think that millions of mentally ____64____ (wound) men, women and children can get a second chance at a healthy and meaningful life is heartwarming. The idea that this can _____65_____ (achieve) through a breakthrough in self-awareness that occurred from simply interacting with horses is extraordinary.
第一节 应用文写作（满分 15 分）
66. 上周三你校高三年级学生进行了为期一天的“美丽的大自然”主题研学（learning trip）。假如你是李华，请你给校英语报就本次研学写一篇报道，内容包括：
1. 时间和地点；2. 研学的过程；3. 研学的反响。
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。
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节：读后续写（25 分）
67. 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 day I signed the papers to sell our house, I felt like I was losing everything. The backyard pool where my 3-year-old son Tommy had practiced swimming and my dog Max loved to run around, would soon belong to someone else. But the hardest part was saying goodbye to Max. With no job and mounting bills, I couldn't afford to keep him. A kind family agreed to take him, promising he’d be taken good care of.
The morning they set off to pick him up, Max sat by the pool, his tail wagging slowly as if he sensed what was happening. Tommy clung to him, tears streaming down his face. “Why does Max have to go ” he asked. I knelt down, hugging them both. “He’ll be happy,” I said, though my heart was breaking. I watched Max's face, his eyes locked on mine.
Max came to my house on a spring morning as an unexpected gift. When the doorbell rang, I was sure some of my packages had arrived. I ran to open the door, but no one was there. I sensed something and looked down, only to find a puppy there. Waiting at my doorstep, it was just a few months old surprisingly with no collar (领牌) or owner in sight. After asking around the neighborhood with no luck, I decided to take it in. Max quickly won my heart with its smart, sweet nature and boundless energy, bringing joy and laughter into our home.
Thinking of these, I couldn't help having a sigh. Determined to find a job, I went straight back to write a resume in the study. However, I hadn’t typed more than two sentences when Max began barking fiercely and running back and forth to the sliding glass door overlooking our pool.
I raced to see what was happening and noticed that the sliding door was slightly open. Suddenly, I realized Tommy was nowhere to be seen, In panic, I opened the door and ran outside.
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。
Para 1 There l was surprised to see Max, who was terrified of water, dived into the pool.
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Para 2 Finally, the doctor said Tommy was all right and could be released from hospital.
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第Ⅰ卷（选择题 共 95 分）
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节(共 5 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 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。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.
Where is the hairdryer
A. In the bedroom. B. In the bathroom. C. In the sitting room.
【答案】B
原文：W: Dad, have you seen my hair dryer I remember I blow dried my hair last night and left it in my bedroom, but it’s not there nor in the sitting room.
M: Oh, your mom used it and put it away in the bathroom.
2.
What is the man doing
A. Expressing thanks. B. Asking for help. C. Making a suggestion.
【答案】A
原文：M: Fiona, thank you so much for the time you spent helping me with my biology project. I couldn’t have completed my paper without your sincere help.
W: My pleasure. I also learned a lot from you.
3.
What are the speakers talking about
A. A bus line. B. A policy. C. A newspaper.
【答案】B
原文：W: Do you know that the government’s considering investing money in public transportation to build more long distance bus lines
M: Really When was that policy released That’s really good news.
4.
What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Shop online. B. Take a day off. C. Borrow a coffee machine.
【答案】A
原文：W: I’ve been considering buying a coffee machine for weeks, but I’m simply too busy to do it.
M: Why don’t you do it online You just need to create an account and follow the instructions for making purchases.
5.
What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Relatives. B. Classmates. C. Colleagues.
【答案】C
原文：M: Tina, you were late for work three times this week. Our manager’s not happy with that.
W: I know, but my brother just had an operation and I need to bring breakfast to him before I drive to work. Maybe I should get up earlier.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. How does the man usually go to work
A. By car. B. By bike. C. By subway.
7. What will the man start doing next month
A. Learning to drive. B. Travelling around the world. C. Looking for a new apartment.
【答案】6. C 7. A
原文：W: So you don’t have a license
M: No, I’ve lived in city centers all my life. I usually take the subway to work and I also ride my bicycle sometimes.
W: Do you think you’ll learn to drive some day
M: Yes, I plan to buy a car next year. I’d like to travel more. I’ve been in this place for a few years, but it seems like I haven’t seen anything yet.
W: Okay.
M: I’ve already signed up for a course near my apartment. It starts next month.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题
8. At what price was The Scream sold
A. 82.5 million dollars. B. 106.5 million dollars. C. 119.9 million dollars.
9. What does the woman say about the paintings
A. Their commercial value always changes.
B. They’re becoming more valuable than before.
C. They get much appreciation from personal collectors.
【答案】8. C 9. A
原文：M: Do you know the painting by Edward Munchch called The Scream
W: Yes, it was sold at an auction. Guess at what price
M: I remember a painting by Van Gogh sold at a record high 82.5 million many years ago.
W: Then Munch’s The Scream achieved another milestone. It was sold at 119.9 million dollars and here it says the previous record. Is held by a painting by Picasso at 106.5 million.
M: Does that mean the world is attaching greater significance to fine art
W: Not necessarily. These paintings have already become an icon, but their commercial value changes depending on the market, the campaign, personal taste, etc.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. How did the speakers know each other？
A. They are colleagues.
B. They are business partners.
C. They met each other before.
11. When will the speakers meet？
A. At 10:00 a.m. tomorrow
B. At 3:00 p.m. tomorrow.
C. It is not decided.
12. What will the man do next？
A. Make a call
B. Have a meeting
C. write something down
【答案】10. C 11. C 12. B
原文：此题为听力题，解析略。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. What did the man think of the movie？
A. Interesting. B. Too long. C. A bit violent.
14. What kind of movie will the speakers watch next time？
A. A horror movie. B. A war movie. C. A romantic comedy
15. Where does the woman want to sit next time？
A. Near the back. B. In the center. C. In the front.
16. When will the speakers meet on Friday？
A. At 6:00 p.m. B. At 7:00 p.m. C. At 8:00 p.m.
【答案】13. B 14. C 15. A 16. A
原文：此题为听力题，解析略。
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What did the speaker go to London for？
A. To work there. B. To have a holiday. C. To visit a friend.
18. In which season did the speaker go to London？
A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Autumn.
19. What did the speaker like most in London？
A. The wonderful plays.
B. The delicious food.
C. The beautiful scenery.
20. What can we learn from the talk？
A. It's necessary to take an umbrella in London.
B. The speaker will go to London again this year.
C. Most of the restaurants in London only offer English food.
【答案】17. B 18. C 19. A 20. A
原文：此题为听力题，解析略。
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
Are you interested in exploring the world of business, or planning to study Economics at university Join this summer program to study business and economics in the historic city of Oxford — home to many business leaders and world-leading companies.
Courses
Course code Description
E002 How do you create a brand Well explore key elements of what branding is and why it’s important.
E007 What makes a good manager Explore management theories and understand how good business is supported by good management.
E101 How does globalization influence business Learn about the patterns and effects of trade between countries.
E102 Your final class is based on your teachers’ personal expertise in the field, focusing on the research that they’re interested in.
Instructors
Jamie Dear: He was the former chair of Jacari, an Oxford University charity that provides free lessons for students who don’t speak English as their first language.
Ameya Kamath: He received a first-class honors degree in Economics at University College London.
Stephanie Lester: With senior leadership experience in a variety of education organizations, she is passionate about helping young people to succeed.
Isabella Menca: She studied Economics at the University of Oxford and has a special knowledge of the commercial legal system.
Key facts
Application deadline: 1st May
Application entrance: Submit the forms at the official website
Fees: 7,000 for native students, 7,100 for overseas students
Accommodation: Students can stay at the Oxford campus from 30th June to 13th July
21. Which course teaches international trade
A. E002. B. E007. C. E101. D. E102.
22. Who is an expert in business law
A. Jamie Dear. B. Ameya Kamath. C. Stephanie Lester. D. Isabella Menca.
23 What do we know about the program
A. Domestic students should pay 7,100.
B. Applicants can apply for the program online.
C. Applicants can apply for the program after 1st May.
D. Students can stay at the Oxford campus for a month.
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B
B
There’s love. And then there’s bird love.
Few animals put on a show of affection like the wandering albatross (信天翁). Each year when these polar seabirds reunite after a long break during breeding season, adult pairs often launch into a tightly harmonized and social ceremony. Standing a few feet apart from one another, hey spread their wings, scream to the sky, and then click-clack their bills together. It's about as close to a classic moment as you can get in the Southern Hemisphere.
These birds are good at showing love — and really good at maintaining it. Albatrosses are among the most fiercely loyal of all seabird species, and often spend several decades of faithful lives together.
These relationships, however, aren’t always for keeps: wandering albatross couples do split up — a phenomenon researchers call “divorce”.
Why For some species, it has a lot to do with our changing climate. Increasingly warmer waters in the poles mean less fish and nutrients for albatrosses to consume during food-searching trips. They can trigger stress hormones that mess up mating, and leave birds with less energy to raise chicks when breeding is successful.
While the changing climate may be leading to more divorce among albatrosses, researchers have recently found evidence of a more human-like reason for the split-ups among wandering albatrosses: personality. It turns out, shy guys finish last.
“Sometimes birds split up to find a better mate and raise more chicks,” Jenouvrier explains. Of course, there could still be a cost to divorce for females in the colony. Perhaps they won’t have the same breeding success with a new partner, or maybe they’ll need to devote more energy during the breeding process.
The grass, after all, isn’t always greener.
24. What is the main reason for albatross “divorces” related to environmental changes
A. Loss of nesting habitats due to human activity
B. Reduced food availability caused by warmer oceans
C. Increased competition from other seabird species
D. Breeding attempts damaged by failed reunion celebrations
25. How does “personality” influence albatross relationships
A. Shy males are more likely to be rejected by their partners.
B. Females prioritize partners with harmonized ceremonies.
C. Mismatched pairs produce fewer surviving chicks.
D. Older albatrosses are less likely to seek new mates.
26. Which best summarizes the article’s main theme
A. Albatross loyalty persists despite environmental challenges.
B. Seabird divorces show animals copy human behavior.
C. Climate and personality affect albatross bonds.
D. Warming oceans equally endanger all polar species.
27. What can be inferred from the phrase “the grass isn’t always greener”
A. Remating often leads to better breeding conditions.
B. Changing partners may not solve real challenges.
C. Climate change forces albatrosses to abandon nests.
D. Shy personalities determine long-term relationship success.
【答案】24. B 25. A 26. C 27. B
C
When young James completed his chores after school, he would light a kerosene (煤油) lamp to read his books. There was no electricity in James’s hometown, a region in Tanzania, so his family was forced to burn expensive oil for him to learn after dark. Many families in Tanzania rely on kerosene lamps to provide light after dark. These lamps produce dim light and are expensive to fill. They also carry the risk of burns. Parents often send their children to bed, rather than allowing them to use the lamp to read.
But now, James’s company, Soma Bags, is providing a solution, which was inspired by a professor who carried around a solar charger for his phone, sewn (缝制) into a fabric bag. “It gave me the confidence that what I want is going to work,” said James. He started in 2016 by hand-making 80 backpacks per month, sewing a solar panel sourced from China onto each one. The panel was charged during the children’s walk to and from school. By the time they returned home, they would have enough power for a reading light.
A fully charged bag can power a light for 6 to 8 hours, meaning that one day of bright weather can allow for multiple nights of reading, even if cloudy weather arrives. The backpacks are more affordable than using an oil lamp. A solar bag costs between 12,000 and 22,500 Tanzanian shillings, with the reading light included at the same price as 12-22.5 days of using a kerosene lamp. Made from recycled cement bags found on the streets, the backpack material is durable, lightweight, zero waste, and comes at no cost. The backpacks look good, too; in the middle of the bags, the white pattern of a giraffe appears within bright yellow or green stripes.
“It’s innovative,” said Joseph Manirakiza of the UN Development Programme, which has supported Soma Bags since 2023. “I never thought someone would think of turning waste cement bags into something useful.” Soma Bags has been recognized by numerous awards and institutions, including the UNDP and the British government.
28. What problem do Tanzanian kids have to face
A. They are not allowed to study after school.
B. They can’t afford the high price of electricity.
C. They rely on costly and unsafe lamps to study.
D. They have less time to read after doing chores.
29. What can we know about James’s backpack from Paragraph 2
A. It is free for poor pupils.
B. It is powered by sunshine.
C. It was invented by a professor.
D. It is completely made of materials from China.
30. What does the third paragraph mainly talk about
A. The promising prospect of solar backpacks
B. The working principle of James’s backpacks.
C. The widespread application of solar backpacks.
D. The various advantages of James’s backpacks.
31. What is the author’s attitude toward Soma Bags
A. Critical. B. Skeptical. C. Admiring. D. Indifferent.
【答案】28. C 29. B 30. D 31. C
D
Taylor Swift fans really know how to “Shake It Off” — and shake the ground. Scientists studied how the stadium and ground trembled during one of Swift’s Eras Tour concerts last August. They discovered that dancing fans generated shaking in the ground — earthquake waves that matched the beat of each song. During Swift’s performance of “Shake It Off”, the stands released about as much energy as a magnitude 0.85 earthquake, which is not quite strong enough to be felt by humans.
This isn’t the first time scientists have measured quakes from a stadium. In 2011, Seattle Seahawks fans shook their home stadium with cheers after a stunning touchdown. And last July, Swifties rocked the ground at a Seattle concert. The shaking from those events differs from an earthquake. Earthquakes usually last only a few seconds. A “concert quake” can last several minutes. Besides, the ground also moves in different ways during quakes and concerts. Earthquakes happen when big tectonic (地壳的) plates move around. Those motions perpetually change the ground. In contrast, the shaking caused by crowds “is more like splashing (泼水) in a pool,” explains Gabrielle Tepp, a professor at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. “You see the waves coming out, but then once you’re done splashing, it just goes back to normal.” The “concert quake” doesn’t usually deform the Earth.
Tepp and her colleagues used similar instruments to detect earthquakes and concert quakes. In the new study, they set up a portable speaker next to a motion sensor in their lab and turned the speaker volume all the way up. They also played Swift’s “Love Story” at the speakers’ highest volume. Tepp even jumped around near the sensor while dancing to the last chorus. The sensor picked up the quaking which matched that from the concert only when Tepp was jumping around, which suggests that the shaking measured at the concert came from fans jumping and dancing, too.
The findings tell scientists about more than just concert shaking. Understanding how a stadium quakes in response to a large crowd could help make buildings safer, says Golos. “We can also better understand human behavior using such seismic data”, she says. “I think there’s a lot of interesting information hidden in there.”
32. What is the function of the first paragraph
A. To introduce the main argument.
B. To provide background information.
C. To offer a convincing explanation.
D. To conclude the previous findings.
33. What does the underlined word “perpetually” mean in paragraph 2
A. randomly. B. slightly. C. permanently. D. regularly.
34. Why did Tepp and her colleagues conduct the experiment
A. To test the effectiveness of the motion sensor.
B. To figure out the quake source of the concert.
C. To prove that Taylor Swift’s songs can cause ground-shaking.
D. To study the relationship between music volume and ground-shaking.
35. What’s the significance of the research
A. It guides fans to behave well at a concert.
B. It predicts when and where an earthquake will happen.
C. It improves stage design and sound effect of a concert.
D. It lays a foundation for creating safer architecture.
【答案】32. B 33. C 34. B 35. D
第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
It might sound rather odd to picture ancient Mayans celebrating their birthdays with carefully decorated tortillas (玉米饼) instead of cakes. ____36____
The initial “birthday treats” were far from what we have today and didn’t even carry the name “birthday treats”. ____37____ Back then, only the upper class could afford to mark the occasion with something special. That’s how tortillas became linked to important events.
Ancient Mayans are considered the originators of the birthday celebration tradition. And the ancient Aztecs adopted this custom but creatively thought that adding some unique spices to the tortillas would make the celebration more memorable. So they prepared tortillas with special blends of spices and presented them as offerings. ____38____
It wasn’t just the ancient Mayans and Aztecs who celebrated with special food items. ____39____ And it’s thought that the original form of their birthday treat had a deep connection with their religious beliefs. In ancient China, rather than just birthdays, all sorts of festivals and ceremonies were celebrated with delicious food. However, for birthdays, there was a preference for long noodles, symbolizing a long life, and it was mainly the elderly who were celebrated in a grander way.
Modern birthday celebrations are said to have been influenced by a combination of different cultures over time. In some Western countries, on the day of a child’s birthday, he or she will get a beautifully wrapped gift along with a cake adorned with colorful candles equal to the child’s age. ____40____ The birthday child will silently make a wish, attempt to blow out all the candles in one go, and then start enjoying the cake.
A. Tortillas became birthday treats worldwide.
B. Ancient Chinese also had their own distinct traditions.
C. Instead, they were a symbol of the upper social class.
D. But they were the first to come up with the idea of such a celebration.
E. They also added colorful toppings to make the tortillas more appealing.
F. These candles are seen as a symbol of the passing years and new hopes.
G. Children would be excited to see the candles and make their wishes.
【答案】36. D 37. C 38. E 39. B 40. F
第三部分：语言知识运用
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（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
For her 68th birthday in 2019, Rosa Saito decided to give herself an unusual gift — she decided to become a model. Over the past years, she had been ___41___ by photographers on the streets, each telling her to consider modeling. She initially ___42___ the idea because never had she appreciated her own appearance. But over time, something began to change inside her. “Being spotted made me realize I could still achieve something just for ___43___ at this stage of my life,” she recalled. ___44___, she decided to embrace the opportunity.
Her first casting didn’t land her a job, but the ___45___ fueled her excitement. “I was used to facing challenges my whole life. I was ___46___ to keep going,” Saito said. At just 22, she had learned ___47___ when she cared for her sick mother. Later, she raised her three children alone after the loss of her husband. She embraced whatever life ___48___ her.
At 69, Saito’s efforts ___49___ when she got her first modelling job for a Brazilian cosmetics brand. “As the oldest person there, I walked into the photography studio feeling so ____50____. But soon, I relaxed.” she recalled. “And I got so much ____51____ from the younger models. I realize my ____52____ was showing them that you can grow older without fear.” she says.
Now 73, Saito has posed for many fashion brands. She’s ____53____ to have a new start after her 70s. “I still have plenty of dreams for the future, because the real ____54____ of maturity is to take a leap into the unknown,” she says. “It’s never too late to ____55____ yourself. I gain strength, courage and confidence from every experience where I face fear.”
41. A. congratulated B. assessed C. appointed D. approached
42. A. put forward B. tried out C. noted down D. brushed off
43. A. my family B. myself C. my community D. my fellows
44. A. Originally B. Accidentally C. Eventually D. Permanently
45. A. rejection B. prejudice C. dilemma D. trick
46. A. prepared B. urged C. forced D. persuaded
47. A. toughness B. faithfulness C. integrity D. confidence
48. A. promised B. awarded C. brought D. ignored
49. A. disappeared B. continued C. paid off D. stood out
50. A. natural B. frightened C. delighted D. nervous
51. A. inspiration B. thrill C. admiration D. instruction
52. A. presence B. reputation C. competition D. independence
53. A. hesitant B. proud C. impatient D. lucky
54. A. advantage B. burden C. fear D. beauty
55. A. question B. reshape C. limit D. teach
【答案】41. D 42. D 43. B 44. C 45. A 46. A 47. A 48. C 49. C 50. D 51. C 52. A 53. B 54. D 55. B
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。
Twenty years ago as I began to gather research that would ____56____ (eventual) form the basis of my book, Riding Home: The Power of Horses to Heal, I first witnessed the psychological impact a horse can have on a human. It occurred when I was invited ____57____ (observe) a unique equine (马) program at a high-end health spa. It offered ____58____ it called the Equine Experience, created and led by a brilliant therapist. Over the next few years I watched as horses were brought in to assist therapists in ____59____ number of varied human rehabilitation programs. In addition ____60____ how horses helped with self-awareness, I could see how humans with mental wounds were also experiencing many profound healing ____61____ (effect) from interacting with horses. Today, under the ____62____ (guide) of a specialist, a horse can help anyone in need of emotional healing. Equine therapy (治疗) has become a ____63____ (benefit) and cost-effective program. To think that millions of mentally ____64____ (wound) men, women and children can get a second chance at a healthy and meaningful life is heartwarming. The idea that this can _____65_____ (achieve) through a breakthrough in self-awareness that occurred from simply interacting with horses is extraordinary.
【答案】56. eventually
57. to observe
58. what 59. a
60. to 61. effects
62. guidance
63. beneficial
64. wounded
65. be achieved
第一节 应用文写作（满分 15 分）
66. 上周三你校高三年级学生进行了为期一天的“美丽的大自然”主题研学（learning trip）。假如你是李华，请你给校英语报就本次研学写一篇报道，内容包括：
1. 时间和地点；2. 研学的过程；3. 研学的反响。
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。
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【答案】Last Wednesday, all the students in Grade Three participated in a one-day learning trip with the theme “Beautiful Nature”.
We set out for the East Mountain and arrived there at 8 am. When we climbed to the top, we were amazed to see the beautiful scenery of the whole city. After that we went to a nearby greenhouse to learn to plant some flowers and feed some animals.
This activity offered us a good chance to have a better understanding of nature. Now we are more aware of the importance of protecting the environment. We can not only enjoy the beauty of nature but also develop our love for the nature.
第二节：读后续写（25 分）
67. 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 day I signed the papers to sell our house, I felt like I was losing everything. The backyard pool where my 3-year-old son Tommy had practiced swimming and my dog Max loved to run around, would soon belong to someone else. But the hardest part was saying goodbye to Max. With no job and mounting bills, I couldn't afford to keep him. A kind family agreed to take him, promising he’d be taken good care of.
The morning they set off to pick him up, Max sat by the pool, his tail wagging slowly as if he sensed what was happening. Tommy clung to him, tears streaming down his face. “Why does Max have to go ” he asked. I knelt down, hugging them both. “He’ll be happy,” I said, though my heart was breaking. I watched Max's face, his eyes locked on mine.
Max came to my house on a spring morning as an unexpected gift. When the doorbell rang, I was sure some of my packages had arrived. I ran to open the door, but no one was there. I sensed something and looked down, only to find a puppy there. Waiting at my doorstep, it was just a few months old surprisingly with no collar (领牌) or owner in sight. After asking around the neighborhood with no luck, I decided to take it in. Max quickly won my heart with its smart, sweet nature and boundless energy, bringing joy and laughter into our home.
Thinking of these, I couldn't help having a sigh. Determined to find a job, I went straight back to write a resume in the study. However, I hadn’t typed more than two sentences when Max began barking fiercely and running back and forth to the sliding glass door overlooking our pool.
I raced to see what was happening and noticed that the sliding door was slightly open. Suddenly, I realized Tommy was nowhere to be seen, In panic, I opened the door and ran outside.
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。
Para 1 There l was surprised to see Max, who was terrified of water, dived into the pool.
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Para 2 Finally, the doctor said Tommy was all right and could be released from hospital.
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【答案】
There I was surprised to see Max, who was terrified of water, dived into the pool. His body trembled at first contact with the cold water, but his eyes remained fixed on Tommy’s motionless figure beneath the surface. With a fierce determination, he paddled vigorously, his paws splashing water everywhere. Reaching Tommy, he nudged him with his nose, then grasped the hem of his shirt and started tugging. I jumped in immediately, my fear of the water eclipsed by panic. Together, we pulled Tommy out onto the grass, and I frantically performed CPR until the ambulance sirens wailed in the distance.
Finally, the doctor said Tommy was all right and could be released from hospital. Max, who had waited patiently outside the room throughout, bounded in as soon as the door opened. He leaped onto the bed, licking Tommy’s face with enthusiasm, his tail thumping wildly. Looking at the two of them, I knew I’d made a mistake. I couldn’t separate them, or part with the dog who’d saved my son’s life. That evening, I called the family who’d agreed to take Max. “I’m sorry,” I said, holding Max close, “but he’s already home.” From then on, no matter what challenges lay ahead, we faced them as an unbreakable unit.

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