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1—5　　BAACA　 6—10　 BCABB　 11—15　ACABA　　16—20　ABACB
21—25　DCABB 26—30　AADCA 31—35　DDBCA 36—40　BFCGE
41—45　BCDAB 46—50　ACDCD 51—55　ABBDA
第一部分
录音稿
Text 1
M: I’m terribly sorry, madam. But the fish is finished. We only have the chicken or the beef.
W: In that case, the chicken. Thank you.
Text 2
M: I know you’re a light sleeper. Did those cats keep you awake last night
W: No, I slept like a baby. I didn’t even hear a thing.
M: I usually sleep well, but because of them, I couldn’t sleep at all.
Text 3
M: How is your new job, Bonnie
W: It’s not as easy as my last one. It needs me to stay focused throughout the day, which is demanding.
Text 4
W: With the popularity of the Internet, what should we do
M: Personally, I think that we should improve our moral quality, and observe and maintain the normal order of Internet communication consciously.
Text 5
W: We are trying to start a club.
M: How is it going
W: We were hoping for at least fifteen people, but only two signed up.
Text 6
M: A teenage girl named Jennifer fainted in the PE class and was treated immediately in our hospital.
W: Oh, what happened
M: Her parents told the doctor that she skipped breakfast that day. She was trying to lose weight then.
W: Does she think skipping meals is the simplest way to lose weight
M: Yes. That’s an unhealthy weight-loss habit. Some people even try weight-loss pills.
W: She’s at a young age. Why does she care so much about the appearance
M: Kids today are very different from those decades ago.
Text 7
M: Professor Wylie
W: Ah, yes
M: We haven’t met before. Er…my name’s Tyler McCoy. I’m a workmate of Mike Hardy’s at Green Lake College.
W: Oh, right. Well, good to meet you, Tyler. How is Mike these days It must be over a year now since I saw him last.
M: Yeah, Mike’s fine. When he heard I was coming to this meeting, he said I should definitely come and hear you speak and I’m glad I did. It was really interesting.
W: Well, thank you very much.
M: Actually, professor, there was something I wanted to ask you. Er…something you mentioned in your talk.
W: Sure, and please no more “Professor”. It makes me feel old. The name’s Rita.
M: OK. Well, Rita, it was about that point you made about…
Text 8
M: Now we have classes five days a week, so we have more spare time than before.
W: How do you spend your time, Timmy
M: I have an interest in playing the violin and I’ll continue to practise playing it.
W: Do you often take part in concerts
M: Yes, I like to go and listen to some music. At present, my major aim is to learn from different musicians and performances.
W: Do you like classical music or pop
M: I like both. How do you spend your spare time then, Lily
W: Playing the piano is my favourite activity.
M: Our hobbies are similar to each other. I hope we can often exchange experience together.
W: So do I, but I am weak in the theory of music.
M: Me, too. Would you like to go with me to my uncle’s house He’s a professor of the Institute of Music.
W: I’m glad to go with you. I would ask him for his advice.
Text 9
W: Gerry, come and look at the information pack for our trip to London.
M: There are so many things to do, Penny. I don’t know where to start.
W: Well, why don’t we start with the kids I don’t think Sally would like the zoo. She always feels sorry for the animals, but she’s been asking about the London Eye for weeks, so we have to go there.
M: You’re right. What about Billy He loves boats, so it’s either the Thames or the zoo.
W: Definitely the Thames for Billy. What about an opera at Covent Garden for your parents
M: That would be great. So you don’t want to go shopping in Oxford Street then
W: Which page is that on Wow! This looks fantastic. There are so many great shops in Oxford Street. Will you come with me
M: I’ll come if you really want me to, dear.
Text 10
M: Good afternoon, students. This is your headmaster speaking. Firstly, I’d like to welcome you all back. I hope this will be another excellent school year.
Many changes have taken place at the school over the summer. As well as a new group of students, we are also welcoming some new members of staff: Mrs Hook, who will be teaching physics; Miss Chang, the new head of the English literature department and our new boys PE coach, Mr Walden.
You will also notice several changes to the school puter classes will now take place in the new technology centre, located behind the mathematics building. The old computer rooms are now a part of the library, which is now much bigger, and contains thousands of new books. The school meeting hall has been much improved, and we now have a proper stage to perform concerts and plays.
Despite all these changes, the school rules remain the same. Be respectful, be on time, and always do your best. Thank you.
第二部分
第一节
A
【文章大意】 本文为一篇应用文,介绍了一种辅助记忆的方法——挂钩词法。
21.D　细节理解题。根据文中“Essentially, you’re hanging information you need to recall on these pegs, which allows it to be recalled quickly and easily.”及表格下一段“The next step is to create associations between the information you need to remember and the item linked with the corresponding number. If the first item, for instance, is milk, then you need to visualise the milk and a bun(小圆面包) together.”可知,我们需要在事物和它的挂钩词之间创建一个链接,即看到这些词就能想到对应的事物来帮助我们记住事物。故选D。
22.C　推理判断题。根据表格可知,three=tree(树木),four=door(门),seven=heaven(天堂),将“树木、门、天堂”联系起来,得到C选项“从通往天堂的门里长出一棵树”。故选C。
23.A　推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Thankfully, there’s a memory aid that’s perfect for the job: the peg-word method.”及最后一段“The peg-word method has been widely recognized as a helpful memory aid. For more information, please visit https://jojomemory.com.”可推知,本文是为了向大家介绍一种有用的记忆方法。故选A。
B
【文章大意】 本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了作者尝试泡水种植莴苣残余部分,意外地观察到新生命的诞生。作者给这棵莴苣起名叫Monty,作者从Monty的生长经历中领悟到,人们应该勇敢面对挑战,敢于重新开始。
24.B　细节理解题。根据第一段“I was cutting up lettuce in the kitchen when I suddenly remembered watching a video about soaking the lettuce stub (莴苣残余部分) in water to grow a whole new vegetable. So I took out a wide-mouthed cup and placed the stub into it, gave it a little water, and placed it by the window.”可知,作者把莴苣残余部分泡在水中是希望它能生长。故选B项。
25.B　推理判断题。根据第二段中“On a snowy morning I noticed the first sign. A first small leaf from its heart spread out. A tiny green flag of hope. Beaten, but not defeated. This lettuce was not done living! Within days, it was impossible to see the cuts where I had removed the leaves.”可知,这棵莴苣没有放弃生长,真的长出了小叶子,很快就迅速覆盖住原先的切口。由此可知,这棵莴苣还在挣扎求生。故选B项。
26.A　细节理解题。根据第三段中“If I were a lettuce in a similar condition, I’d want to sceptically assess where I found myself before committing to full growth.”可知,如果作者处于莴苣的状况之下,他会犹豫不决,在评估好环境后才努力生长。故选A项。
27.A　推理判断题。根据最后一段中“I have the same choice as he does: give in or start again. The prospect of starting again is discouraging. But my lettuce friend, Monty, leads the way. I can only hope to be as brave.”可知,作者认识到自己应该像莴苣朋友Monty一样勇敢,不畏惧重新开始可能遇到的令人沮丧的状况。由此可知,我们应该向Monty学习:永远不要害怕重新开始。故选A项。
C
【文章大意】 本文是一篇新闻报道。三位科学家因证明了量子纠缠现象,即粒子间不论距离多远都能相互连接,而共同获得诺贝尔物理学奖,该发现正推动着安全通信、量子计算等尖端技术的发展。
28.D　推理判断题。由文章第一段中“They demonstrated that unseen particles, such as photons (光子), can be linked, or ‘entangled’, with each other even when they are separated by large distances.”可知,量子纠缠现象证明了即使粒子相隔很远也能保持连接,并没有提到距离越远,纠缠程度会降低。故选D。
29.C　词义猜测题。由文章第二段中“In quantum entanglement, establishing common information between two photons not near each other ‘allows us to do things like secret communication, in ways which weren’t possible to do before’, said David Haviland…”和secure information可知,secure information transmission指的是安全的信息交流或传递,transmission在此指的是“交流或传递”。 故选C。
30.A　段落大意题。由文章最后一段中“The Nobel Committee said Clauser developed quantum theories first put forward in the 1960s into a practical experiment. Aspect was able to correct an error in those theories, while Zeilinger demonstrated a phenomenon called quantum teleportation that effectively allows information to be sent over distances.”可知,最后一段分别介绍了Clauser、Aspect和Zeilinger三位科学家在量子纠缠领域的个人贡献,如将理论发展为实验、纠正错误以及展示量子隐形传态等。故选A。
31.D　推理判断题。由文章第一段中“They demonstrated that unseen particles, such as photons (光子) , can be linked, or ‘entangled’, with each other even when they are separated by large distances.”和第二段中“Quantum information ‘has broad and potential effects on areas such as secure information transmission, quantum computing and sensing technology’. The kind of secure communication used by China’s Micius satellite, as well as by some banks, is a ‘success story of quantum entanglement’, said Harun Siljak of Trinity College Dublin.”可知,量子纠缠不仅得到了证实,而且已经开始在诸如安全通信和量子计算等前沿科技领域展现出实际应用潜力,即量子纠缠可以为更尖端的技术做出贡献。故选D。
D
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了美国和中国的研究人员开发了一种智能桌布Capacitivo,它可以识别物体的形状和成分。但该技术仍需要改进,它无法识别金属物体,并且难以识别不同类型液体之间的差异。微软表示,这款桌布可能需要五到十年的时间才能投放市场。
32.D　细节理解题。根据第二段“The ‘Capacitivo’ works by inserting an electrode grid (电极网格) into the fabric (布料) that can identify the shape and composition of a given object. The fabric system recognizes objects based on shifts in the electrical charge of its electrodes caused by changes in an object’s electrical field.”可知,不同的物体引起电荷的不同变化使智能桌布的发明成为可能。故选D项。
33.B　细节理解题。根据文章第三段“The tablecloth can determine what object is on the fabric. For instance, it would be able to identify if you have placed a potato on a table. It could then pass that information to a connected app, which would analyse its database to show recipes that use these ingredients.”可知,Capacitivo智能桌布可以根据它上面的食材来建议做什么饭。故选B项。
34.C　推理判断题。由第三段和第四段内容及倒数第二段“Other fabrics already available need input which is carried out by the user performing an action, such as touching the fabric.”可知,其他布料都需要用户操作,而Capacitivo不需要用户操作。故选C项。
35.A　段落大意题。根据最后一段“However, the technology still needs improving. It can’t recognize metallic objects, performs poorly on objects with square edges, such as books, and has trouble identifying the difference between different types of liquid. Microsoft said it could be five to ten years before the tablecloth is available for the market.”可知,最后一段主要在说Capacitivo这种智能桌布也有自己的一些缺点。故选A项。
第二节
【文章大意】 这是一篇议论文。文章对行为建设性和破坏性的判断进行了讨论。
36.B　根据前文“Upon reflection of the ideal social moral code (准则) within one sentence, it would be: be constructive (建设性的), not destructive (毁坏性的).”以及后文“Sometimes it is difficult to determine if an act is exactly constructive or destructive.”可知,前句讲述一个理想的社会道德准则,后句讲述有时很难确定一个行为的性质,所以空处应是过渡句,B项(虽然这听起来是合理的,但有很多问题。)符合文意,承接上文,引出下文。故选B项。
37.F　根据前文“One problem is that a behaviour can be both constructive and destructive to different degrees.”以及后文“You get a thought in your mind to spank (打屁股) him as a punishment. However, you start to feel confused. It might show him that not listening to you and breaking things is not welcome, but on the other hand, spanking him will hurt him physically and perhaps teach him to use force in situations later in life.”可知,前文提出本段主题,后面在举例详细说明,但是没给出为什么要惩罚他,所以空处应是说明他犯了什么错,F项(假设你的儿子在被警告了几次之后打破了一个玻璃花瓶。)符合文意。故选F项。
38.C　根据前文“You get a thought in your mind to spank (打屁股) him as a punishment. However, you start to feel confused. It might show him that not listening to you and breaking things is not welcome, but on the other hand, spanking him will hurt him physically and perhaps teach him to use force in situations later in life.”可知,C项(在这些时刻没有绝对的对错之分。)是对前文例子的总结,且和后文“However, through your own reasoning, you can decide to what degree it would be beneficial or harmful to him and the situation at hand.”构成转折关系,符合文意。故选C项。
39.G　设空处位于段首,为本段中心句,根据后文“For example, for some people, construction can never involve violence, while for others, it could even be an unavoidable part. Take the example of killing Hitler. Killing someone is definitely termed a destructive act. However, in light of the circumstances, I would assume that the majority of people would agree that killing Hitler would be seen as a constructive act. Therefore, our definitions often determine our values.”可知,本段主要讲述了一个行为的性质,取决于我们的定义,所以G项(另一个需要考虑的问题是我们对建设和破坏的定义。)符合文意,为本段中心句,其中definition为同词复现。故选G项。
40.E　根据前文“Additionally, construction can be seen as good to some, and bad to others. What a majority might take as a constructive act might be seen as destructive to a minority. Is there a way to determine which side is correct It is almost impossible.”可知,前句提出问题,给出了直接回答,空处应是对其的进一步解释,所以E项(占多数并不意味着它是正确的,或更适当的。)符合文意。故选E项。
第三部分
第一节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者儿时热爱阅读,但长大后因科技发展和生活压力,时间被电子屏幕占据,直到遇到一本激励人心的书,它使其重拾阅读,从中获得灵感并重拾自信。最后,作者呼吁大家在数字时代做出明智的选择,保护眼睛和心灵,平衡书籍与屏幕的时间。
41.B　根据下文的with electronic screens of all sizes可知,此处表达的意思是生活中充满了大大小小的电子屏幕。故选B。describe描述;fill充满;limit限制;examine检查。
42.C　根据上文的“They attract our attention like magnets (磁铁)…”和后文us from the world of books可知,电子屏幕吸引了人们的注意力,由此推断这导致人们与书籍世界之间的距离变大,即远离书籍。故选C。protect保护;delight使高兴;distance使远离;free释放。
43.D　根据下文的from school以及physical tiredness and emotional burdens可知,这里指的是来自学校的学业压力。故选D。honour荣誉;danger危险;sorrow悲伤;pressure压力。
44.A　根据上文的“…I had to watch short…”及下文“…to distract (分散) myself from those troubles.”可知,通过观看东西来分散注意力,结合常识可知,在电子设备上最可能观看的是短视频。故选A。video视频;notice通知;e-mail邮件;plan计划。
45.B　根据下文的a book called The Grapes of Wrath by a US writer可知,这里是说作者偶然遇到了这本书,之前的状态改变了。故选B。put away放好;come across偶然遇到;hand out分发;complain about抱怨。
46.A　根据上文“…I felt like being hit…”和下文on my head可知,这本书给作者的冲击很大,感觉像是被重重地击中了头部。用hard形容这种强烈的感受。故选A。hard猛力地;still还是;ever曾经;early提早。
47.C　根据下文survival challenges可知,他们面对的挑战是严峻的。故选C。acceptable可接受的;strange奇怪的;severe严峻的;ordinary普通的。
48.D　根据上文“Although the characters in the book face…survival challenges, they still try to live in hard times and struggle for their dreams.”可知,这是一种积极向上的精神。故选D。false错误的;disappointing令人失望的;romantic浪漫的;positive积极的。
49.C　根据上文的“…spirit deeply inspired me…”和下文的my confidence in the future可知,这里是指作者重新获得了对未来的信心。故选C。repeat重复;reset重置;regain重新获得;review复习。
50.D　根据后文making films可知,这是作者的一个梦想。故选D。request请求;instruction指示;fortune运气;dream梦想。
51.A　根据上文的“…this book also gave me creative…”可知,这本书给予了作者创作灵感。故选A。inspiration灵感;identity身份;attention注意力;invitation邀请。
52.B　根据上文的the deep human nature和下文“…within opened a door to the hall of art for me…”可知,这里是指书中展现的深刻的人性。故选B。refuse拒绝;show展现;question怀疑;damage损害。
53.B　根据上文的“…reading can not only…”和下文the spirit可知,阅读能够安慰人的心灵。故选B。replace替换;comfort安慰;end结束;gather收集。
54.D　根据上文内容和下文的like this book可知,作者从这本书中获得诸多收获,由此推断这里将这本书比喻为珍宝。故选D。lesson教训;pain痛苦;promise承诺;treasure珍宝。
55.A　根据下文的choices between books and screens可知,作者鼓励大家多读书,少受屏幕干扰,这是一种明智的选择。故选A。wise明智的;informal非正式的;casual随意的;slow缓慢的。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国传统服装——唐装。
56.was created　考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。分析句子可知,主语term与谓语create是被动关系,应用被动语态,且这件事发生在过去,应用一般过去时,主语term是单数,谓语动词用单数。故填 was created。
57.As　考查介词。根据句意可知,此处表示“作为中国历史上最繁荣、最强盛的朝代”,空处应填介词as,意为“作为”。故填As。
58.where　考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,空处引导限制性定语从句,先行词为places,在从句中作地点状语,故用关系副词where引导定语从句。故填where。
59.originating　考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,空处应用非谓语动词,作clothes的后置定语,且originate与所修饰词clothes之间为逻辑上的主谓关系,应填现在分词形式。故填originating。
60.elegance　考查名词。and前的comfort为名词,and连接两个并列成分,词性应一致,空处应填名词形式。elegance“优雅”,为不可数名词。故填 elegance。
61.characters　考查名词复数。根据空后的fu和shou可知,此处character表示“文字”,此处不止一个文字,空处应填名词复数形式,Chinese characters意为“汉字”。故填characters。
62.extremely　考查副词。空处应填副词形式修饰形容词popular。故填 extremely。
63.a　考查冠词。此处unique part在本文第一次提及,此处应填不定冠词表示泛指,且unique的发音以辅音音素开头。故填a。
64.them　考查代词。空处作try的宾语,指代上文的Tang suits。故填 them。
65.memorable　考查形容词。空处应填形容词修饰名词,memorable“值得纪念的”。故填memorable。
第四部分
第一节
One possible version:
The most impressive school activity
It’s hard to believe that I am so close to reaching the end of high school. Looking back, I find the past days have witnessed plenty of memorable activities. However, the one that struck me as the most impressive was the coming-of-age ceremony.
To honour the students who had turned 18, a grand ceremony was held. We students, wearing traditional dress, gathered at the stadium as scheduled. First, our principal sincerely extended her congratulations on us becoming a grown-up. Then followed the Confucian-style coming-of-age ceremony. Finally, we made a solemn vow to shoulder the responsibilities, which was definitely the highlight.
Personally,not only did the ceremony fully expose us to traditional Chinese culture, but it motivated us to embrace the new identity and live up to our promise.
第二节
【思路点拨】 本文以人物为线索展开。伊莱是一名对环境保护充满热情的高中生,他渴望参加一年一度的科学博览会。然而,他一直在自我怀疑中挣扎,在导师济慈先生和朋友乔伊和玛丽琳的帮助下,伊莱全身心投入到项目中去。然而,就在伊莱以为一切都很顺利的时候,他遇到了挫折。乔伊和玛丽琳注意到伊莱情绪低落,主动倾听他的想法。他的导师济慈先生给予了他支持,并鼓励伊莱将挫折视为成长和创新的机会。在他们的帮助下,伊莱恢复了信心和克服前进道路上的障碍的决心。
【详解】
1. 段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“在济慈先生的指导下,伊莱不知疲倦地制订了一个新的项目计划。”可知,第一段可描写伊莱在济慈先生的指导下,成功解决了问题,顺利完成了项目。
②由第二段首句内容“科学博览会的日子终于到了,伊莱已经准备好了。”可知,第二段可描写伊莱的项目获胜了,他感谢济慈先生、乔伊和玛丽琳,感谢他们对他坚定的支持和信任。
2.续写线索:济慈先生的指导—顺利完成项目—获奖—感激—感悟
One possible version:
Under Mr Keats’ guidance, Eli worked tirelessly to develop a new project plan.He was committed to creating a plan that would not only solve the initial challenges but also stand out in the fair (定语从句). Mr Keats advised Eli to break the problem down into small parts to figure out the solution quickly (不定式作目的状语). Together, they discussed potential solutions and refined their ideas until they were sure they had found the perfect approach (until引导时间状语从句). Eli knew that this project was his best shot at winning, and that he was ready to present it to the judges with confidence.
The day of the Science Fair finally arrived, and Eli was ready. His project, an interactive display that educated visitors on the importance of conservation and featured interactive games (定语从句), was a hit with everyone who saw it (定语从句). To Eli’s disbelief and delight, his project was named the winner of the Science Fair. He owed a debt of gratitude to Mr Keats, Joey, and Marylin for their support and belief in him. Eli’s experience showed that anyone can overcome self-doubt, achieve their goals, and make a meaningful difference in the world.阶段素养测评卷(二)
Units 8—9
(时间:120分钟　分值:150分)
第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分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.What does the woman take at last
A.Fish. 　　　　B.Chicken. 　　　　C.Beef.
(　)2.What caused the man’s sleeping problem
A.The cats. B.The babies. C.The lights.
(　)3.What does the woman think of her current job
A.It’s difficult. B.It’s easy. C.It’s boring.
(　)4.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.How to keep the normal order of society.
B.How to improve communication skills.
C.How to behave on the Internet.
(　)5.How many people signed up the club
A.2. B.15. C.50.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
(　)6.What is the relationship between the speakers
A.Classmates. 　　　　　　　B.Co-workers.
C.Teacher and student.
(　)7.What do we know about Jennifer
A.She ate weight-loss pills.
B.She skipped the PE class.
C.She’s concerned about her appearance.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　)8.Who advised Tyler to hear Rita’s talk
A.Mike. B.Rita. C.His professor.
(　)9.What will the speakers talk about next
A.Mike’s present life.
B.Some point in Rita’s talk.
C.The time and place of a meeting.
听第8段材料,回答第10至13题。
(　)10.What does the man mainly want to do at present
A.To do some sports.　　　　B.To learn from others.
C.To go to some concerts.
(　)11.What is the woman most interested in
A.Playing the piano. B.Listening to music.
C.Exchanging experience.
(　)12.What are the speakers both weak in
A.Pop music. B.Classical music.
C.Music theory.
(　)13.Whom would the speakers turn to
A.Timmy’s uncle. B.Lily’s uncle.
C.Their professor.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
(　)14.Where does Sally want to go
A.The zoo. B.The London Eye.
C.The Covent Garden.
(　)15.What is Billy interested in
A.Boats. 　　　　　B.Operas.　　　　　 C.Paintings.
(　)16.What does the man suggest the woman do in Oxford Street
A.Do some shopping. 　　B.Enjoy an opera.
C.Visit her parents.
(　)17.What is the woman related to the man
A.His mother. B.His wife. C.His guide.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
(　)18.What is the main topic of the talk
A.Introducing changes within the school.
B.Welcoming new students to school.
C.Warning students about new school rules.
(　)19.What subject does Mr Walden teach
A.Physics. B.Computing. C.PE.
(　)20.What has happened to the school meeting hall
A.It has been made bigger. 　　　　B.It has been improved.
C.It has been moved.
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
You’ve raced to the supermarket only to realise you’ve left the shopping list home. You need to memorise which groceries to pick up before you forget. Thankfully, there’s a memory aid that’s perfect for the job: the peg-word method.
What is the peg-word method
It employs a set of pre-determined words, regarded as peg words, for the to-be-remembered information. Peg words act as a structure to help you remember particular items. Essentially, you’re hanging information you need to recall on these pegs, which allows it to be recalled quickly and easily.
Initially, to use this method, you will have to remember the peg words as well as the numbers:
one=bun　two=shoe　three=tree　four=door　five=hive six=sticks　seven=heaven　eight=gate　nine=vine　ten=hen
　　The next step is to create associations between the information you need to remember and the item linked with the corresponding number. If the first item, for instance, is milk, then you need to visualise the milk and a bun (小圆面包) together. The more unusual you can make your image, the more likely you are to remember it. In this case, you could imagine a bun drinking a glass of milk.
Why is it useful
As the case shows, it is most useful when it comes to remembering lists and you can recall the listed items easily in order. Another way to use this memory aid is to memorise important numbers, like phone numbers or dates. For instance, you need to remember that William Shakespeare was born in the year 1564. First, change that number to bun-hive-sticks-door. Then imagine a story to help you remember the series:
William Shakespeare put a bun in a beehive to coat it in honey, but he didn’t like how sticky it became so he threw it at a door.
The peg-word method has been widely recognized as a helpful memory aid. For more information, please visit https://jojomemory.com.
(　)21.How can we apply the peg-word method to recall an item
A.List different meanings of the item.
B.Visualise the item and memorize its image.
C.Choose the item’s peg word and remember it.
D.Create a link between the item and its peg word.
(　)22.What is the best way to remember the number 347 with the peg words in the table
A.A hen drinks from a bottle of wine.
B.A load of eggs grow like fruit on a tree.
C.A tree grows through the door to heaven.
D.An apple shoots out of a bun and hits the door.
(　)23.What is the purpose of this passage
A.To introduce a helpful memory tool.
B.To advertise a brain training programme.
C.To highlight the importance of peg words.
D.To analyse the necessity of training memory.
B
I was cutting up lettuce in the kitchen when I suddenly remembered watching a video about soaking the lettuce stub (莴苣残余部分) in water to grow a whole new vegetable. So I took out a wide-mouthed cup and placed the stub into it, gave it a little water, and placed it by the window.
On a snowy morning I noticed the first sign. A first small leaf from its heart spread out. A tiny green flag of hope. Beaten, but not defeated. This lettuce was not done living! Within days, it was impossible to see the cuts where I had removed the leaves. The growth was explosive. And when I lifted the blossoming head out of the cup, tiny root threads fell down, seeking for the earth. What is growing here Lettuce or hope
If I were a lettuce in a similar condition, I’d want to sceptically assess where I found myself before committing to full growth. Yet for this lettuce, my inadequate offering of water and a place by a window was enough for it to decide to reclaim itself again. It grew in a cup of water, in faith. This is the heart of this lettuce: alive, strong and fearless. It deserved a name. I decided to call it Monty.
Monty wanted to grow, as we all do. I think I gave him a little love and freedom. Those two were all he needed to return to himself. I see joy in this lettuce. The return to self is always an expression of joy, which is life itself. This is the tendency of all living things.
Monty still lives in a cup, but I’m going to transplant him outside. He deserves to become his full self. The only problem I see now is my ability to support Monty. I hope I have enough green fingers.
I’m surprised to find myself where I am. Maybe Monty is, too. I have the same choice as he does: give in or start again. The prospect of starting again is discouraging. But my lettuce friend, Monty, leads the way. I can only hope to be as brave.
(　)24.Why did the author soak the stub in water
A.To decorate the nice cup.
B.To hope that it would grow.
C.To make a video in person.
D.To remove kitchen rubbish.
(　)25.What can we infer from Paragraph 2
A.This lettuce showed no sign of recovery.
B.This lettuce was still fighting to survive.
C.Tiny root threads climbed out of the cup.
D.The cuts can still be seen where there used to be leaves.
(　)26.How would the author feel if put in the lettuce’s situation
A.Hesitant.　　　　　　　B.Fearless.
C.Aimless. D.Annoyed.
(　)27.What can we learn from Monty
A.Never being afraid to restart yourself.
B.Believing in yourself when you are in trouble.
C.Enjoying your own life to the fullest.
D.Giving freedom to the heart in a way.
C
Three scientists jointly won this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics for proving that tiny particles (粒子) could keep a connection with each other even when separated, a phenomenon once doubted but now being explored for potential real-world applications such as encoding information. Frenchman Alain Aspect, American John F. Clauser and Austrian Anton Zeilinger were quoted by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for experiments proving the “totally crazy” field of quantum entanglement (量子纠缠) to be all too real. They demonstrated that unseen particles, such as photons (光子), can be linked, or “entangled”, with each other even when they are separated by large distances.
In quantum entanglement, establishing common information between two photons not near each other “allows us to do things like secret communication, in ways which weren’t possible to do before”, said David Haviland, chair of the Nobel Committee for Physics. Quantum information “has broad and potential effects on areas such as secure information transmission, quantum computing and sensing technology”. The kind of secure communication used by China’s Micius satellite, as well as by some banks, is a “success story of quantum entanglement”, said Harun Siljak of Trinity College Dublin.
The Nobel Committee said Clauser developed quantum theories first put forward in the 1960s into a practical experiment. Aspect was able to correct an error in those theories, while Zeilinger demonstrated a phenomenon called quantum teleportation that effectively allows information to be sent over distances. “Using entanglement you can send all the information which is carried by an object over to some other place where the object is,” Zeilinger said. He added that this only works for tiny particles. “It is not like in the Star Trek films transporting something, certainly not the person, over some distance,” he said.
(　)28.Which of the following statements about quantum entanglement is NOT true
A.Scientists were doubtful whether it exists in the real world.
B.The Nobel Prize winner has put it into a practical experiment.
C.Two unseen particles can actually be connected regardless of distances.
D.The more distant two photons get, the less entangled they’ll become.
(　)29.Which has the closest meaning to the underlined word “transmission”
A.Affecting. B.Transforming.
C.Communicating. D.Spreading.
(　)30.What is the last paragraph mainly about
A.The achievements these three scientists have got individually.
B.The explanation for information transmission over large distances.
C.The clarification that science fiction is no equal to scientific theory.
D.The reason why these three scientists share this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics.
(　)31.What can we conclude from the passage
A.Classical physics can be applied to tiny particles.
B.Quantum physics is the focus of modern physical research.
C.Particles, photons, and quanta are all the basic composition of matter.
D.Quantum entanglement can contribute to more cutting-edge technologies.
D
From app-connected salt shakers to voice-controlled microwaves, it seems no part of the kitchen has avoided being given a high-tech makeover (重大改造). Now, as part of a Microsoft-funded project, researchers in the US and China have developed a smart tablecloth.
The “Capacitivo” works by inserting an electrode grid (电极网格) into the fabric (布料) that can identify the shape and composition of a given object. The fabric system recognizes objects based on shifts in the electrical charge of its electrodes caused by changes in an object’s electrical field. The difference in charge can relate to the type of material, size of the object and shape of the contact area. “It uses the basic principle of a touch screen that detects your finger,” explained Microsoft researcher Teddy Seyed.
The tablecloth can determine what object is on the fabric. For instance, it would be able to identify if you have placed a potato on a table. It could then pass that information to a connected app, which would analyse its database to show recipes that use these ingredients.
Microsoft said the fabric, created with the help of Dartmouth College and Wuhan University, could also sense if an object, such as a set of keys, has been misplaced on a table. “Besides, our system can sense the change of what is inside a container,” Teddy added. For example, a tablecloth can detect whether the soil of a table plant is wet or dry, enabling the system to remind the user to water the plant.
“This is a very impressive development,” said Monica Craciun, a professor in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at the University of Exeter. “Other fabrics already available need input which is carried out by the user performing an action, such as touching the fabric.”
However, the technology still needs improving. It can’t recognize metallic objects, performs poorly on objects with square edges, such as books, and has trouble identifying the difference between different types of liquid. Microsoft said it could be five to ten years before the tablecloth is available for the market.
(　)32.What makes the invention of the smart tablecloth possible
A.Composition varies from object to object.
B.Fingerprint scanning techniques develop fast.
C.Electrodes can pass information to each other.
D.Different objects cause different changes in the electrical charge.
(　)33.What can the “Capacitivo” do
A.Connect to other smart products in the kitchen.
B.Suggest meals based on the ingredients on it.
C.Distinguish between different types of liquid.
D.Detect nutrients in the soil of a table plant.
(　)34.What advantage does the “Capacitivo” have over other fabrics
A.It can recognize a wider range of objects.
B.It can identify objects more accurately.
C.It doesn’t require actions from users.
D.It won’t be damaged after washing.
(　)35.What is the last paragraph mainly about
A.The limitations of the smart tablecloth.
B.The classification of the smart tablecloth.
C.The characteristics of the smart tablecloth.
D.The trend of marketing the smart tablecloth.
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。
Upon reflection of the ideal social moral code (准则) within one sentence, it would be: be constructive (建设性的), not destructive (毁坏性的). 36.　　　　 Sometimes it is difficult to determine if an act is exactly constructive or destructive.
One problem is that a behaviour can be both constructive and destructive to different degrees. 37.　　　　 You get a thought in your mind to spank (打屁股) him as a punishment. However, you start to feel confused. It might show him that not listening to you and breaking things is not welcome, but on the other hand, spanking him will hurt him physically and perhaps teach him to use force in situations later in life. 38.　　　　 However, through your own reasoning, you can decide to what degree it would be beneficial or harmful to him and the situation at hand.
39.　　　　 For example, for some people, construction can never involve violence, while for others, it could even be an unavoidable part. Take the example of killing Hitler. Killing someone is definitely termed a destructive act. However, in light of the circumstances, I would assume that the majority of people would agree that killing Hitler would be seen as a constructive act. Therefore, our definitions often determine our values.
Additionally, construction can be seen as good to some, and bad to others. What a majority might take as a constructive act might be seen as destructive to a minority. Is there a way to determine which side is correct It is almost impossible. 40.　　　　 Many examples in history have proved this.
A.It is a handy and universal policy.
B.Though it sounds sensible, there are many troubles.
C.There is no exact wrong or right in these moments.
D.Other times it is difficult to disagree with the majority.
E.Being in the majority does not mean it is correct, or more proper.
F.Say your son broke a glass vase after being warned several times.
G.Another trouble to consider is the definition we give to construction and destruction.
第三部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Whenever our teachers or parents asked about our hobbies at childhood, my friends and I would always express our love for reading. However, with the development of high technology, our lives are gradually 　41　 with electronic screens of all sizes. They attract our attention like magnets (磁铁) and gradually 　42　 us from the world of books.
There was a time when I felt like my life went downhill, and with increased 　43　 from school, physical tiredness and emotional burdens, I had to watch short 　44　 to distract (分散) myself from those troubles.
This situation changed when one day I 　45　 a book called The Grapes of Wrath by a US writer. When I opened the cover and started reading, I felt like being hit 　46　 on my head. The wonderful story and beautiful writing attracted me. Although the characters in the book face 　47　 survival challenges, they still try to live in hard times and struggle for their dreams. This 　48　 spirit deeply inspired me, allowing me to gradually 　49　 my confidence in the future.
Now I carry this book either at the dining table or during school breaks. As a student who has a (n) 　50　 of making films, this book also gave me creative 　51　. The historical scenes described in the book and the deep human nature 　52　 within opened a door to the hall of art for me, allowing me to understand that reading can not only 　53　 the spirit, but also cause creativity.
Why should we choose to ignore such 　54　 like this book Finally, I would like to appeal to my peers to protect our eyes and minds, and make 　55　 choices between books and screens.
(　)41.A.described　　　　　　　　B.filled
C.limited D.examined
(　)42.A.protect B.delight
C.distance D.free
(　)43.A.honour B.danger
C.sorrow D.pressure
(　)44.A.videos B.notices
C.e-mails D.plans
(　)45.A.put away B.came across
C.handed out D.complained about
(　)46.A.hard B.still
C.ever D.early
(　)47.A.acceptable B.strange
C.severe D.ordinary
(　)48.A.false B.disappointing
C.romantic D.positive
(　)49.A.repeat B.reset
C.regain D.review
(　)50.A.request B.instruction
C.fortune D.dream
(　)51.A.inspiration B.identity
C.attention D.invitation
(　)52.A.refused B.shown
C.questioned D.damaged
(　)53.A.replace B.comfort
C.end D.gather
(　)54.A.lessons B.pains
C.promises D.treasures
(　)55.A.wise B.informal
C.casual D.slow
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。
Tang suits (Tangzhuang) refer to a type of Chinese jackets. The term “Tang suit” 56.　　　　　　　(create) by the overseas Chinese people decades ago.
57.　　　　　　 the most prosperous (繁荣的) and powerful dynasty in the history of China, the Tang Empire (618—907) was so famous in the world that foreigners call the overseas Chinese people “the Tang people”, the places 58.　　　　　　 they live “Chinatowns (literally meaning Tang People Streets)”and the clothes they wear “Tang suits”.
A Tang suit has two varieties in Chinese culture, which are strikingly different from each other in style. The one that is familiar to us refers to the authentic (真正的) Tang-era clothes 59.　　　　　　　　(originate) from hanfu, which leaves an impression of comfort and 60.　　　　　　(elegant). A typical design of a Tang suit employs the Chinese 61.　　　　　　(character), such as fu (happiness) and shou (longevity) to express good fortune and best wishes, which is 62.　　　　　(extreme) popular among the Chinese people owing to its cultural significance.
As 63.　　　　 unique part of traditional Chinese culture, Tang suits are worn by overseas Chinese people during the Spring Festival each year, attracting many foreigners to try 64.　　　　(they) out of curiosity. More and more young Chinese people are willing to wear Tang suits instead of Western-style ones on their 65.　　　　　　　　　(memory) occasions. The Chinese TV presenters also prefer wearing Tang suits during TV shows, especially at Spring Festival Galas.
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
高中三年即将结束,回顾丰富多彩的校园生活,哪一次校园活动给你留下了美好而深刻的印象呢 请你以“The most impressive school activity”为题,根据以下提示写一篇短文,向校刊投稿。内容包括:
1. 介绍活动过程;
2. 分享个人感受。
注意:写作词数应为80个左右。
The most impressive school activity


第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Eli, a high school student passionate about environmental conservation, was eager to participate in the annual Science Fair, an event where students showcase their science projects to the audience, and make a significant contribution. However, he struggled with self-doubt, uncertain if he could create a project that would truly stand out.
Fortunately, Eli’s advisor, Mr Keats, a man in his 40s known for his enthusiasm and willingness to assist, recognized his hesitation and offered guidance and support. He saw potential in Eli and encouraged him to pursue his passion for environmental conservation. With Mr Keats’ help, Eli gradually gained confidence in his abilities.
Eli’s friends, Joey and Marylin, also played a crucial role in his journey to success. Both grew up in the neighbouring area, attended the same school, and shared Eli’s dedication to environmental conservation. Together, they brainstormed ideas and provided emotional support, keeping Eli motivated and focused on his project.
As the Science Fair drew nearer, Eli invested all his energy in creating a project that would raise awareness of environmental conservation. With Mr Keats’ guidance and his friends’ support, Eli overcame his lack of confidence and came up with a fantastic idea of a remarkable project.
However, just when Eli thought everything was going smoothly, he encountered a setback. His initial project idea faced unexpected challenges, and worse still, Eli didn’t have a plan B. Doubts and frustration resurfaced, posing a threat to his progress. Joey and Marylin noticed Eli was in low spirits and asked him what had happened. Frustratedly, Eli told them about the project, adding that maybe he would never make it. Immediately, they understood that Eli needed more than just words of encouragement; he needed support and a community to lean on. Without hesitation, they offered their shoulders to lean on and ears to listen.
During this difficult time, Mr Keats also offered his support and encouraged Eli to view the setback as an opportunity for growth and innovation. This encouragement fueled Eli’s determination. With their help, Eli regained his confidence and determination to overcome the obstacles in his path.
注意: 续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
Under Mr Keats’ guidance, Eli worked tirelessly to develop a new project plan.

Paragraph 2:
The day of the Science Fair finally arrived, and Eli was ready.

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