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阶段素养测评卷(二)
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第一部分
录音稿
Text 1
W: Would you prefer tea or coffee
M: I think a glass of cold water would be best. There is nothing like it when the weather is so hot.
Text 2
W: Oh, dear, I have locked the key in my room again. How I wish I could remember it!
M: Well, don’t worry. These things happen a lot.
W: What can we do now
M: Dial 911.
Text 3
W: My computer is running so slowly that I want to get a new one.
M: There’s a new computer coming out in early September.
W: Oh, no. I’m unwilling to wait three months. I’ll buy one next month.
Text 4
W: Hey, Mike. Why the long face
M: Well, it’s the speech contest. I thought I would win, but…
W: Cheer up, Mike. You’ve tried your best after all.
Text 5
W: Could you push the button for the tenth floor, please
M: Of course. Do you live in this building
W: No, I’m just visiting a colleague from work. She has an apartment on the tenth floor. Do you live here
M: Yes, I do. It’s not a bad building to live in, really.
Text 6
W: Excuse me. Do you think I can return this coat
M: What’s the problem with it
W: It’s too small.
M: OK. I see. I’m afraid I can’t give you a cash return, but you can change it.
W: I believe you sell it for $49.95.
M: Yes. I’ll take the coats of the same price for you to choose from.
W: That one looks nice. May I have a try
M: It’s $55.95. If you want it, you’ll pay some extra money.
W: OK. I will.
Text 7
M: I dropped the accounting class in college. Now I regret that. After graduation, I’ve been trying to find a job in accounting, but so far I haven’t succeeded.
W: It’s really difficult to find an ideal job, right
M: Yes. If I had not given up the accounting class then, I would become an accountant now.
W: Well, don’t be too hard on yourself. By the way, what do you think of your present job as a bank clerk
M: Frankly, if I had known it was so boring, I would never have accepted it.
W: I know. Well, you know I have a friend who works in an accounting firm. He wants to hire an assistant to help him deal with accounting affairs. I would like to recommend you to him.
M: Really Thanks a million. I owe you a meal.
Text 8
W: I visited the countryside museum last week. It opened two months ago. You’d like it there.
M: Why Is there lots of information about trees
W: No. It’s about wild birds that live in the forest. You can watch videos there too.
M: Oh! Is it open on Saturdays
W: Yes. It’s only closed on Mondays. I went on a Thursday.
M: And where is it
W: It’s fifteen miles from here. It took about twenty minutes to get there and about thirty to get home because the roads were busier then. Here’s a map for your parents.
M: Thanks.
W: When I went, there was a special plant exhibition but they’re having a study day for teenagers there soon about different kinds of clouds.
M: Do I have to pay for the study day
W: You’re fourteen, aren’t you
M: Yes.
W: Well, you won’t because it’s free for students who are your age or younger. But it costs ￡18 for students who are sixteen or older.
M: Thanks. I’ll tell my parents.
Text 9
W: Hi, John. Long time no see. How are you doing
M: I am doing OK. It would be better if I had a job.
W: Are you looking for a job
M: Yes. I graduated a month ago. Now, I want to get a job in the financial field.
W: How long have you been looking for a new job
M: I just started this week.
W: Didn’t you have any interviews with those firms that came to our campus two months ago I believe quite a few companies came to hire students for their Finance Departments.
M: I got only one interview. But I have not heard from them. I guess I did not make it.
W: Don’t worry. You always did well in school. Your good grades will help you get a job quickly. Besides, the job market is pretty good right now, and all companies need financial analysts. Did you mail your résumé to recruiting agencies
M: No, I have not thought about recruiting agencies. But, I do look closely at the employment ads listed in the newspaper every day.
W: Are there a lot of openings
M: Quite a few. Some of them require experienced candidates. What you suggested sounds good. I may give it a try.
Text 10
M: Holidays are happy days with pleasurable activities and delicious foods. Many people, however, are worried about the weight that comes along with those delicious foods. With proper planning though, it is possible to control your weight. The idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much. You don’t have to turn away from the foods that you enjoy. The following suggestions may be of some help to you. Do not miss meals. Before you leave home for a big dinner, have a small, low-fat snack. This may help to keep you from overeating when you see tables full of delicious food. Begin with clear soup and fruit or vegetables. A large glass of water before you eat may help you feel full. Use a small plate. A large plate will encourage you to have more than you need. Stay away from high-fat foods. Dishes that look oily or creamy have a lot of fat in them. Choose meats containing little or no fat. Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables. If you have a sweet tooth, try fruits. They don’t have as much fat as cream and chocolate. Don’t take a break from exercise during the holidays. A 20-minute walk after a meal can help burn off extra calories.
第二部分
第一节
A
【文章大意】 本文是一篇应用文。文章是为了医学研究基金会(MRF)募集医学研究资金做的广告宣传。
21.C　细节理解题。根据第二段“MRF is an independent charity, focused solely on funding quality medical research.”可知,MRF专注于资助高质量的医学研究。故选C。
22.D　细节理解题。根据第三段“Your gift can support some of the brightest scientific minds.”可知,你的捐赠可以支持一些最聪明的科学家。故选D。
23.A　推理判断题。根据第一段“We need people like you, who understand the power of science, to fund the research that will change lives in the future.”可知,这篇文章的目的是募集医学研究资金。故选A。
B
【文章大意】 本文是新闻报道。文章报道了韩国研究人员发现,在空气吹脱过程中简单应用电场可以显著提高氨去除效率。
24.C　细节理解题。根据第一段“Ammonia (氨) is one of many pollutants present in wastewater and can be poisonous for marine and land life. Therefore, in a process called air stripping (空气吹脱), it is removed from wastewater and later used as a fertilizer or fuel. Air stripping transforms ammonia into a gas that can then escape the wastewater from its surface.”可知,在空气吹脱过程中氨会变成另一种状态。故选C项。
25.D　推理判断题。根据第三段“So far, the removal of ammonia from wastewater was thought to be dependent on only pH, temperature, and air supply. However we have shown that an electric field can also act as a modulator (调节器) of this process…”可推知,电场的使用改进了传统的方法。故选D项。
26.D　细节理解题。根据最后一段“Indeed, this new electric field-coupled platform could provide a more economical way of getting ammonia from wastewater and reducing the carbon footprint associated with this process.”可知,新平台的功能是以较低的成本去除氨。故选D项。
27.C　主旨大意题。根据第二段“Addressing these disadvantages, researchers from South Korea have demonstrated that the simple application of an electric field during air stripping can considerably improve the efficiency of ammonia removal, even under sub-standard conditions.”以及纵观全文可知,本文主要介绍了在空气吹脱过程中简单应用电场可以显著提高氨去除效率的新技术。故选C项。
C
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。本文通过介绍宜家效应以及几个实验研究的结果,说明了人们更加珍视自己亲手创造的东西,并由此引发了对自我建造住房的好处的思考。
28.D　细节理解题。根据第一段“The manufacturers discovered that requiring the addition of an egg in the baking process was just enough to make the housewives happy with their work. The greater sense of effort gained from a little extra labour is believed to have been essential to the later success of the cake mix.”可知,额外的努力给顾客带来了蛋糕烘焙的乐趣。故选D。
29.B　句意理解题。根据前文“Interestingly, the IKEA effect works even when people have no opportunity to fully personalize their creations. While most participants’ folding skills left much to be desired, they loved their imperfectly personalized products all the more. Builders valued their wrinkled crane-like creations nearly five times as much as non-builders.”可知,本段主要讲述额外的劳动会让参与者更喜欢自己的作品,所以画线句表明“额外的劳动增加了感知价值。”。故选B。
30.D　推理判断题。根据最后一段“The moment people are involved with their built environment, they have a totally different relationship to it…”可知,Alastair Parvin认为公众参与住房建设,他们与环境的关系就完全不同了,所以是持支持的态度。故选D。
31.C　推理判断题。根据第二段“This reflects the IKEA effect (宜家效应), which is identified by psychologist Michael I.Norton and his colleagues, suggesting we place greater value on things we have worked to create.”以及纵观全文可知,本文主要解释了什么是宜家效应,所以本文的目的是解释一个概念。故选C。
D
【文章大意】 本文是一篇议论文。文章论述了我们应该重新评估书写对我们的心智能力的益处。
32.A　细节理解题。根据第一段“In an era of digital technology, the art of writing by hand has slowly been downgraded to a past entertainment.”可知,人们通常把手写看成一种已经过时的技能。故选A。
33.D　段落大意题。根据文章第三段中的“Handwriting isn’t just good for our brain health—it also has clear, practical benefits…The act of handwriting, therefore, could be a valuable tool for students preparing for exams and adults managing daily tasks.”可知,该段主要讲述手写对学习和记忆的影响。故选D。
34.B　推理判断题。根据文章第四段中的“Despite its clear benefits, handwriting has been on the decline…further strengthening the link between handwriting and cognitive development.”可推知,该段提及从前的研究是为了进一步证实书写的好处。故选B。
35.B　推理判断题。根据文章第一段中的“In an era of digital technology, the art of writing by hand has slowly been downgraded to a past entertainment…It is time we should re-evaluate the potential benefits it may have on our mental capacities.”可知,文章强调了书写对我们的心智能力的益处,希望读者重视书写。即文章的目的是强调书写的重要性。故选B。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。本文从科学的角度分析了为什么人们有畏难情绪,并且给出了相应的解决措施。
36.F　根据上文“We’re tired of operating amid uncertainty. We’re tired of balancing childcare with work.”以及后文“They direct our focus to the most readily available information to help us make decisions quickly without properly considering all the variables.”可知,上文提到人们有厌倦感,由此可推知本句承接上文,解释为什么会有这种感觉。故F选项(当我们有这种感觉时,我们的大脑想要节省脑力。)符合语境,故选F。
37.C　根据后文“They default (默认) to what feels ‘normal’…So, how do we do hard things when our brains are constantly telling us to avoid effort ”可知,后文提到大脑会告知我们避免努力,本句说明原因。故C选项(我们的大脑认为努力是不好的,因为它是辛苦的工作。)符合语境,故选C。
38.A　根据后文“A 2016 study found that when people are upset, they’re less likely to try to do hard things. When they’re feeling upbeat, however, they’re more likely to take on the hard-but-essential tasks that ultimately make life better.”可知,后文的研究表明,在乐观的心态下更有可能承担那些艰难但重要的任务,最终使生活变得更好,说明要在积极的心态下去处理困难的任务。故A选项(当我们心情好的时候处理它们。)符合语境,故选A。
39.G　根据上文“Moreover, we must give our brains the right amount of autonomy. When we have a choice, our brains often want to programme something easy.”以及后文“Put it into a work context…”可知,本句与上文构成转折,指出大脑喜欢选择简单的东西,但是可以采取方法来减少这种倾向。故G选项(但是我们可以通过挑战自我、勇于创新来减少这种反应。)符合语境,故选G。
40.B　根据后文“But by understanding what’s going on in your brain, you can work towards accomplishing hard things and manage your fears better.”可知,后文提到了解大脑可以让我们完成困难的事情,由but可知后文与本句为转折关系,本句说明完成困难的工作在大脑看来不太寻常。故B选项(做辛苦的工作等事情可能看起来不正常。)符合语境,故选B。
第三部分
第一节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章叙述了芬兰警察局在警犬Kuha的帮助下成功找到了一名失踪儿童。
41.B　根据下文“…Kuha discovered a shoe…”可知,在警犬Kuha的帮助下警察成功找到了一名失踪儿童。故选B项。entertain娱乐;locate定位;educate教育;train训练。
42.C　根据上文a missing child可知,此处表示这个孩子。故选C项。team团队;family家人;child孩子;dog狗。
43.D　根据上文“The snow covered the tracks…”和下文的from the authorities可知,家人向当局寻求帮助。故选D项。announcement公告;equipment设备;explanation解释;assistance帮助。
44.A　根据上文的a rescue team可知,为了寻找失踪的孩子,成立了救援队。故选A项。establish建立;report报道;transform改变;award授予。
45.B　根据上文with the help of their police dog可知,狗发挥了重要作用。故选B项。unknown未知的;crucial至关重要的;alternative可选择的;strange奇怪的。
46.C　根据下文内容可知,搜索工作在孩子家附近取得了突破性进展。故选C项。passion热情;accident事故;breakthrough突破;challenge挑战。
47.D　根据下文“…Kuha’s keen(敏锐的)sense of smell…”可知,Kuha仔细地检查了孩子们筑雪洞的雪堆。故选D项。construct建设;restore恢复;guard保卫;inspect检查,审视。
48.D　根据下文“…Kuha discovered a shoe…under three feet of snow.”可知,Kuha的付出得到了回报。故选D项。leave behind遗弃;run out耗尽;go back返回;pay off取得成功。
49.B　根据下文under three feet of snow可知,鞋是埋在雪里的。故选B项。burn燃烧;bury掩埋;dry使干燥;ruin破坏。
50.A　根据下文“…firstly but gradually recovered…”可知,起初小孩没有反应。故选A项。unresponsive无反应的;unbelievable难以置信的;unapproachable不能接近的;unchangeable不可改变的。
51.A　根据下文“…the child was able to speak in the ambulance.”可知,孩子能说话了,整个社区都松了一口气。故选A项。relief宽慰,安心;envy忌妒;regret后悔;sympathy同情。
52.B　根据下文“…the extensive training of police dog Kuha.”可知,救援任务的成功归功于对警犬Kuha的广泛训练。故选B项。adjust调整;credit认为是……的功劳;devote奉献;limit限制。
53.C　根据常识可知,狗的鼻子是灵敏的,可以闻到人的气味。故选C项。temperature温度;spirit精神;smell气味;energy能量。
54.D　根据下文“…leading to the child’s discovery.”可知,最终发现了孩子。故选D项。completely完全地;initially最初地;similarly 相似地;ultimately最终地。
55.C　根据下文“…Kuha’s role in the successful rescue.”可知,警犬协会也赞扬了Kuha在成功救援中的作用。故选C项。design设计;discuss讨论;celebrate赞扬;play玩。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国古代陶瓷的代表青花瓷,它从元代起在全球享有盛誉,成为海上丝绸之路的标志性产品。其精致图案受外国材料和技术影响,早期使用进口钴涂料,后中国工匠研发本地颜料,混合使用不同材料,塑造了当时的审美偏好。清朝康熙年间,青花瓷工艺进步,色调多变。
56.gained　考查动词时态。空处作句子的谓语,结合时间状语during the Yuan Dynasty可知,此处在叙述过去发生的事情,时态应用一般过去时。故填gained。
57.products　考查名词复数。此处是固定结构“one of the+可数名词复数”,意为“……的其中一个”,product应用复数形式。故填products。
58.Interestingly　考查副词。空处修饰整个句子,interesting的副词形式interestingly符合题意,意为“有趣的是”,且句首单词首字母应大写。故填Interestingly。
59.imported　考查非谓语动词。空处是修饰cobalt paint的前置定语,import和cobalt paint是被动关系,应用import的过去分词形式。故填imported。
60.or　考查连词。空处连接前后两个专有名词Samarra Blue和Sumatra Blue,两者之间是选择关系,应用表示“或,或者”的并列连词or。故填or。
61.resulting　考查非谓语动词。句子主干成分完整,空处表示随着谓语行为自然发生的结果,作结果状语,应用result的现在分词形式。故填resulting。
62.to create　考查非谓语动词。句子主干成分完整,空处作句子的目的状语,表示“为了……”,应用create的不定式形式。故填to create。
63.with　考查介词。固定短语in line with表示“符合,与……一致”。故填with。
64.remarkable　考查形容词。空处修饰后面的名词,应该用形容词形式。故填remarkable。
65.which　考查定语从句。空处引导非限制性定语从句,对前面的句子作补充说明,在从句中作主语,应用关系代词which。故填which。
第四部分
第一节
One possible version:
Dear Bob,
How is everything going
I’m writing to share with you a great experience. Recently, our school has built a labour practice base, which has become a favourite place for me and all my classmates. Last week, we participated in the labour practice actively. At the base, with the instructions of our teacher, we planted various vegetables and flowers, and learned how to take care of them. Looking at the plants that we planted, we experienced a great sense of achievement.
Not only did this experience allow us to learn practical skills, but also it made us appreciate the hard work of farmers.
Best regards,
Li Hua
第二节
【思路点拨】 本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了一位母亲教导儿子乔恩写感谢信的重要性。乔恩在面试后写了感谢信,这些信最终帮助他在求职过程中获得了优势。
【详解】
1. 段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“一周后,乔恩接到了公司的电话。”可知,第一段可描写电话的内容——面试官对乔恩印象深刻是因为他的感谢信,同时描述乔恩接到电话后的心情,以及作者感到自豪和宽慰。
②由第二段首句内容“第二天下班后,我在床头柜上发现了一封感谢信。”可知,第二段可描写作者在床头柜上发现了儿子乔恩写给她的感谢信,描述感谢信的内容以及作者的情绪和感悟。
2. 续写线索:转述电话内容给作者—面试官因为感谢信对乔恩印象深刻—乔恩面试成功—作者发现床头柜上乔恩写给自己的感谢信—介绍信的内容—作者的感悟
One possible version:
A week later, Jon received a call from the company. Shifting uneasily in his chair (现在分词作状语), he picked up the phone. “Yes, this is Jon,” he said, trying to keep his voice steady (现在分词作状语). I watched him, my heart pounding (独立主格结构). As he continued to speak, his face lit up with an excited smile. When he hung up the phone, he turned to me, eyes shining (独立主格结构). He told me that they were really impressed with his interview (宾语从句), but what really stood out (主语从句) were the thank-you notes. The CEO mentioned that he was touched by the notes and appreciated the effort Jon put into thanking everyone (定语从句), including the receptionist. I felt a rush of pride and relief. I knew it would work.
The next day after work, I found a thank-you note on my bedside table. Surprised (形容词作状语), I picked it up, unfolded it, and was greeted with Jon’s familiar handwriting. It was a thank-you note from Jon. He thanked me for pushing him to do his best and for teaching him the importance of gratitude, which had truly changed his life (定语从句). As I read the note, tears welled up in my eyes. I had always believed in the power of gratitude and a thank-you note, but seeing it come full circle like this (动名词作主语) was more rewarding than I could have ever imagined. Jon was not only succeeding in his career but also growing into a thoughtful and compassionate man. And that was the greatest gift of all.阶段素养测评卷(二)
Units 11—12
(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 man want to drink
A.Tea. 　　　　B.Water. 　　　　C.Coffee.
(　)2.What does the man mean
A.It’s easy to forget the key.
B.People often make the same mistakes.
C.He takes the key out of the room.
(　)3.When is the woman likely to buy a computer
A.In September. 　　　　　B.In July.
C.In June.
(　)4.How does the man feel now
A.Happy. B.Disappointed.
C.Confident.
(　)5.What is the relationship between the speakers
A.Neighbours. 　　B.Strangers. 　　C.Workmates.
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 does the woman want to do at first
A.Change the coat. B.Return the coat.
C.Try the coat.
(　)7.How much more money will the woman pay to get the coat she likes
A.$49.95. 　　　　B.$55.95. 　　　C.$6.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
(　)8.What does the man regret doing
A.Majoring in Accounting. B.Becoming an accountant.
C.Withdrawing from the accounting course.
(　)9.How does the man feel about his current job
A.It’s interesting. B.It’s dull.
C.It’s difficult.
(　)10.What is the woman going to do
A.Introduce the man to her friend.
B.Work in her friend’s firm.
C.Cook a meal for the man.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
(　)11.What information can visitors learn about in the museum
A.Different trees. B.Wild birds.
C.The weather.
(　)12.When did the woman visit the museum
A.Last Thursday. B.Last Saturday.
C.Last Sunday.
(　)13.How long did it take the woman to get back home from the museum
A.About 15 minutes. B.About 20 minutes.
C.About 30 minutes.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
(　)14.When did the man graduate
A.A week ago. B.A month ago.
C.Two months ago.
(　)15.What can we learn about the man
A.He contacted the woman a lot.
B.He got formal interview training.
C.He had a chance to have an interview.
(　)16.What does the woman say about the man’s situation
A.It’s tough. B.It’s optimistic.
C.It’s unpredictable.
(　)17.What does the woman suggest the man do in the end
A.Check the employment ads in the newspaper.
B.Do a part-time job to get work experience.
C.Send his résumé to recruiting agencies.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
(　)18.What does the speaker suggest having before a feast
A.A small glass of wine. B.A large glass of water.
C.A small low-fat snack.
(　)19.What plate does the speaker advise us to use
A.A big one. B.A small one.
C.A medium one.
(　)20.What is the talk mainly about
A.How to control our weight during holidays.
B.How to enjoy holidays with families and friends.
C.What to do before going to a party.
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
We need people like you, who understand the power of science, to fund the research that will change lives in the future.
By donating to the Medical Research Foundation (MRF), you’ll be funding the research that future generations will depend on. MRF is an independent charity, focused solely on funding quality medical research. With close links to the Medical Research Council (MRC), we’re able to choose the most impactful studies and adapt quickly to meet any emerging health crisis, thanks to the support of people like you.
Your gift can support some of the brightest scientific minds. Many of these scientists are at the beginning of their careers, when funding is hardest to secure. Your support at this critical time can provide the springboard that a scientist needs to drive their research and career forward, ensuring they can continue to make life-changing discoveries.
MRF has supported researchers tackling pressing challenges like the Bird Flu, as well as vital areas of research that are often overlooked by other funders, ensuring we fill the gaps in our medical knowledge and protect the future of human health.
As someone interested in science, you will understand that while no one can predict what we will face next, we can be certain that it is only through ambitious, high-quality medical research that we will meet whatever new challenges come our way. By leaving a donation, you can have a lasting impact on science and on the future of human health.
(　)21.What does the MRF mainly do
A.Provide service for the MRC.
B.Predict emerging health crisis.
C.Sponsor quality medical research.
D.Donate to people interested in science.
(　)22.What can you do by leaving a donation
A.Fill the gaps in medical knowledge.
B.Tackle the future pressing challenges.
C.Choose the most impactful medical studies.
D.Back some of the smartest scientific minds.
(　)23.What is the main purpose of the passage
A.To raise medical research funds.
B.To introduce the impact by donation.
C.To analyse the health crisis in the future.
D.To employ people devoted to medical research.
B
Ammonia (氨) is one of many pollutants present in wastewater and can be poisonous for marine and land life. Therefore, in a process called air stripping (空气吹脱), it is removed from wastewater and later used as a fertilizer or fuel. Air stripping transforms ammonia into a gas that can then escape the wastewater from its surface. But this process is not efficient: it is energy-intensive, and requires specific temperatures, air supply, and a lot of chemicals, making it expensive.
Addressing these disadvantages, researchers from South Korea have demonstrated that the simple application of an electric field during air stripping can considerably improve the efficiency of ammonia removal, even under sub-standard conditions.
“So far, the removal of ammonia from wastewater was thought to be dependent on only pH, temperature, and air supply. However we have shown that an electric field can also act as a modulator (调节器) of this process,” says Prof.Young-Chae Song, the lead investigator on this study.
Prof.Song and his team used a combination of live experiments with an ammonia removal tank and deep learning to understand how electric fields of different strengths influence the efficiency of ammonia removal from wastewater. They found that electric fields with an alternating current of 50 MHz and a power of 15 V/cm significantly improve the ammonia removal efficiency, increasing it from 51% to 94%, even under sub-standard conditions. Therefore, improved ammonia yields could be achieved while considerably reducing the consumption of energy and chemicals.
Prof.Song comments, “Our findings showed that electric field application provides a similar efficiency of ammonia removal to conventional methods at a much lower temperature, air supply, and pH. Moreover, the energy needed to power the electric field is a minute part of the energy required to achieve these ‘excellent’ conditions.”
Indeed, this new electric field-coupled platform could provide a more economical way of getting ammonia from wastewater and reducing the carbon footprint associated with this process.
(　)24.What happens to ammonia during air stripping
A.It becomes a fertilizer.
B.It stays on the water.
C.It changes into another state.
D.It disappears in the process.
(　)25.What can be inferred from Prof.Song’s words
A.Electric fields slow the process of the removal.
B.Much energy is needed to achieve good conditions.
C.The removal of ammonia depends on electric fields.
D.The use of electric fields improves the traditional method.
(　)26.What is the function of the new platform
A.To power air stripping.
B.To lower the temperature.
C.To provide economical energy.
D.To remove ammonia at a lower cost.
(　)27.What is the text mainly about
A.The discovery of electric fields.
B.An electric field-coupled platform.
C.A new technological advancement.
D.Electric fields of different strengths.
C
When instant cake mixes first appeared in the 1950s, American housewives were doubtful. These mixes, promising easy cake-baking, felt too easy. The manufacturers discovered that requiring the addition of an egg in the baking process was just enough to make the housewives happy with their work. The greater sense of effort gained from a little extra labour is believed to have been essential to the later success of the cake mix.
This reflects the IKEA effect (宜家效应), which is identified by psychologist Michael I.Norton and his colleagues, suggesting we place greater value on things we have worked to create. They conducted four studies in which they asked participants to fold paper cranes and frogs, assemble IKEA boxes, and build sets of Legos. They then asked the builders to bid (出价) for their creations, and compared the prices with bids from people who hadn’t built them. The builders consistently outbid the non-builders.
Interestingly, the IKEA effect works even when people have no opportunity to fully personalize their creations. While most participants’ folding skills left much to be desired, they loved their imperfectly personalized products all the more. Builders valued their wrinkled crane-like creations nearly five times as much as non-builders. Beauty, it seems, is in the eye of the builder.
Today, as cities are suffering from severe housing crises, the IKEA effect can give us insights into the well-being benefits of a self-building approach to housing development. Projects like WikiHouse and the “half-a-house” approach pioneered by Alejandro Aravena’s architecture company Elemental are working to make housing more affordable and sustainable by making it easier for people to build and personalize their own homes.
“The moment people are involved with their built environment, they have a totally different relationship to it,” WikiHouse co-founder Alastair Parvin explained. “When the roof starts leaking or a door starts creaking, they have the power to fix it themselves.”
(　)28.What brought customers the joy of cake-baking according to Paragraph 1
A.A better taste.　　　　　　B.An easy approach.
C.A detailed recipe. D.An additional effort.
(　)29.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 imply
A.Creations are based on skills.
B.Extra labour increases perceived value.
C.Beauty is found through contrast.
D.Strict management brings good quality.
(　)30.What is Alastair Parvin’s attitude towards public involvement in housing
A.Critical. B.Objective.
C.Doubtful. D.Supportive.
(　)31.What’s the purpose of this text
A.To promote a brand. B.To make a proposal.
C.To explain a concept. D.To introduce a study.
D
In an era of digital technology, the art of writing by hand has slowly been downgraded to a past entertainment. However, recent research suggests that this physical act is essential to brain health and development, having multiple cognitive benefits. It is time we should re-evaluate the potential benefits it may have on our mental capacities.
According to numerous studies, writing by hand stimulates more complex and diverse brain connections essential for encoding new information and forming memories. For instance, a recent investigation found that brain connectivity patterns were far more complicated and widespread for participants who wrote by hand compared to those who typed. Thus, it is clear that handwriting has a distinct and significant impact on our brain health.
Handwriting isn’t just good for our brain health—it also has clear, practical benefits. Research has shown that students who take handwritten notes score significantly higher on quizzes, demonstrating improved learning. This extends beyond the classroom too. People who recorded information on paper calendars demonstrated more brain activity and recalled information faster than those who used smartphones. The act of handwriting, therefore, could be a valuable tool for students preparing for exams and adults managing daily tasks.
Despite its clear benefits, handwriting has been on the decline. However, 25 states in the US have reintroduced writing back into school curriculums. This is a step in the right direction, as previous research has also indicated that handwriting is essential in children’s brain development. Preliterate (未识字的) children who wrote by hand demonstrated brain activity in a circuit of the brain used in learning to read, further strengthening the link between handwriting and cognitive development.
It is clear that handwriting is a valuable activity that has the potential to enhance our brain health, learning, memory, and problem-solving skills. As we continue to navigate the digital age, it is important not to overlook the value of this seemingly simple activity. So, the next time you reach for your keyboard, remember the benefits of picking up a pen instead.
(　)32.What do people usually think of handwriting at present
A.It has become an old-fashioned skill.
B.It has many cognitive benefits in life.
C.It has been replaced by digital devices.
D.It has been a popular entertainment.
(　)33.What does the author mainly show about handwriting in Paragraph 3
A.It is beneficial to brain health.
B.It helps students score higher on quizzes.
C.It stimulates diverse brain connection.
D.It has good effects on learning and memory.
(　)34.Why is previous research mentioned in Paragraph 4
A.To make a comparison.
B.To add further evidence.
C.To show different opinions.
D.To explain the brain activity.
(　)35.What’s the purpose of the passage
A.To illustrate a finding on handwriting.
B.To emphasize the importance of handwriting.
C.To show the wide application of handwriting.
D.To introduce the artistic value of handwriting.
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。
Ask anyone how they’re feeling these days and chances are that they’ll reply with some version of “exhausted”. We’re tired of operating amid uncertainty. We’re tired of balancing childcare with work. 36.　　　　 They direct our focus to the most readily available information to help us make decisions quickly without properly considering all the variables.
The result is that we are wired to move towards things that make us feel good and away from things that make us feel uncomfortable. 37.　　　　 They default (默认) to what feels “normal”. Those networks are so deep in our thinking that when we’re travelling a new and challenging path, our wheels default back to the worn-in grooves (凹槽). So, how do we do hard things when our brains are constantly telling us to avoid effort
38.　　　　 A 2016 study found that when people are upset, they’re less likely to try to do hard things. When they’re feeling upbeat, however, they’re more likely to take on the hard-but-essential tasks that ultimately make life better. One way we can get ourselves in the right mindset is to do what’s called “reappraisal”, in which we create a shift in our brains of how we perceive a task.
Moreover, we must give our brains the right amount of autonomy. When we have a choice, our brains often want to programme something easy. 39.　　　　 Put it into a work context: Do I want to experiment with a new project management tool that might make things easier for my team next week, or do I want to stick with the same sheet that a former employee established and that none of us feel great about anyway
40.　　　　 But by understanding what’s going on in your brain, you can work towards accomplishing hard things and manage your fears better.
A.Tackle them when we’re in a good mood.
B.Doing things like hard work can seem abnormal.
C.Our brains label effort as bad because it’s hard work.
D.We should be creative and open-minded when doing tasks.
E.This is called mindset fault, the tendency to do right things.
F.When we feel like this, our brains want to save mental energy.
G.But we can reduce the response by challenging ourselves to be innovative.
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。
It was a heart-warming turn of events on the special night. The Inner Finland Police Department successfully 　41　 a missing child with the help of their police dog, Kuha. According to Finland’s Police Dog Association, the 　42　 went missing at around 7:00 pm on December 23. The snow covered the tracks, so the family had to seek 　43　 from the authorities. A rescue team was quickly 　44　, including a dog, which played a(n) 　45　 role in the rescue.
The search initially focused on the city centre, but the 　46　 came near the child’s home. Kuha carefully 　47　 a snow pile (堆) where children had built snow caves. Despite the challenging conditions, Kuha’s keen (敏锐的) sense of smell and its devotion 　48　.
At around 12:30 am that night, Kuha discovered a shoe 　49　 under three feet of snow. The child, who had been trapped in a collapsed snow cave, was 　50　 firstly but gradually recovered after receiving medical attention. The community breathed a collective sigh of 　51　 as the child was able to speak in the ambulance.
The success of this rescue mission was 　52　 to the extensive training of police dog Kuha. The dog handler’s knowledge that human 　53　 rises in the snow led to a second search of the pile, 　54　 leading to the child’s discovery. The Finnish Police Dog Association also 　55　 Kuha’s role in the successful rescue.
(　)41.A.entertained　　　　　　　B.located
C.educated D.trained
(　)42.A.team B.family
C.child D.dog
(　)43.A.announcements B.equipment
C.explanations D.assistance
(　)44.A.established B.reported
C.transformed D.awarded
(　)45.A.unknown B.crucial
C.alternative D.strange
(　)46.A.passion B.accident
C.breakthrough D.challenge
(　)47.A.constructed B.restored
C.guarded D.inspected
(　)48.A.left behind B.ran out
C.went back D.paid off
(　)49.A.burned B.buried
C.dried D.ruined
(　)50.A.unresponsive B.unbelievable
C.unapproachable D.unchangeable
(　)51.A.relief B.envy
C.regret D.sympathy
(　)52.A.adjusted B.credited
C.devoted D.limited
(　)53.A.temperature B.spirit
C.smell D.energy
(　)54.A.completely B.initially
C.similarly D.ultimately
(　)55.A.designed B.discussed
C.celebrated D.played
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。
Blue-and-white porcelain is probably a good example of the global market in the ancient world. This Chinese ceramic (陶瓷的) variety 56.　　　　(gain) a global reputation during the Yuan Dynasty and over the following centuries, became one of the country’s signature 57.　　　　　(product) on the flourishing Maritime Silk Road.
As one of the typical varieties from China, blue-and-white porcelain is famous for its delicate underglaze patterns. 58.　　　　　(interesting), its origin and evolution owe much to foreign influences in materials and techniques.
The blue-and-white style flourished during the 13th to 14th centuries. In its early stages, it relied on 59.　　　　(import) cobalt (钴) paint known as Samarra Blue 60.　　　　 Sumatra Blue, which contained a higher percentage of iron dioxide, 61.　　　　(result) in the distinct blue hue. Over time, Chinese artisans sought local mines and successfully formulated native pigments (颜料). They experimented by blending local and imported raw materials 62.　　　　　(create) pigments that not only were in line 63.　　　　　　 but also shaped aesthetic preferences at the time.
With the craftsmanship and techniques advanced, blue-and-white porcelain produced during the Kangxi era (1662—1722) of the Qing Dynasty exhibited 64.　　　　(remark) variations in tone, 65.　　　　 reminds people of the five hues in traditional Chinese paintings.
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华,你校有一个劳动实践基地,你和同学们非常喜欢去基地参加劳动实践。请你写一封e-mail给你的英国笔友Bob,分享你的一次劳动经历与感受。内容包括:
1. 劳动经历;
2. 劳动感受。
注意:1. 写作词数应为80个左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,使内容充实,行文连贯。
Dear Bob,
How is everything going


Best regards,
Li Hua
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。
“Did you write your thank-you notes ” I asked my son, Jon.
“No, not yet, mum,” Jon replied, rolling his eyes.
He promised to do it when he got back from Kim’s house. However, I demanded that he not leave the house until he finished writing a note to everyone he came in contact with during the job interview.
“Even the receptionist who was rude to me ” Jon asked with a confused expression.
“Especially her!”
Jon was home on Christmas break from college and had just finished interviewing with his first-choice company in Cleveland, Ohio. It was a rare opportunity considering that jobs were in short supply.
The power of a thank-you note is something I drilled into my boy from the time he was old enough to hold a pencil. It didn’t matter if it was for a birthday, Christmas or graduation. Every gift had to be acknowledged with sincere gratitude within twenty-four hours.
Growing up, my mum was a stickler for thank-you notes. But she phrased it in such a way that it came across not as a threat but as a privilege. She’d say, “Your words of sincere gratitude have the power to change someone’s life for the better—even if it’s just for a moment.” Her advice changed my life, and it was my hope that it would change Jon’s life as well.
After an hour, Jon emerged from his room and handed over eight thank-you notes. To my delight, they were all sincere and heartfelt, even the one to the receptionist who had been less than friendly. Before Jon left to visit Kim, he turned to me and announced that he was pretty sure a thank-you note to the CEO or the receptionist wasn’t going to land him the job. With a smile, I told him to wait and see.
Jon was twenty-one years old, and I felt foolish telling a grown man what to do, but I also didn’t want him living in our basement for the rest of his life!
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
A week later, Jon received a call from the company.


Paragraph 2:
The next day after work, I found a thank-you note on my bedside table.

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