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2025-2026 学年高一英语上学期第一次月考卷（沪教版）
（考试时间：120 分钟 试卷满分：140 分）
考生注意： 1．答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。
答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。
难度系数：0.65。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
Listening Comprehension
Section A （第 1-10 题, 每题 1 分；第 11-20 题，每题 1.5 分；共 25 分） Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.

A．A visa officer. B．An interviewer. C．A student. D．A manager. 2．
A．In a factory. B．At an airport. C．In a post office. D．In a café.
3．
A．She enjoys travelling in summer.
B．She had an unpleasant experience in Sydney.
C．She is considering whether to travel abroad.
D．She speaks highly of her experience last year.
4．
A．Wait until the end of the year. B．Walk to his workplace. C．Take public transportation. D．Buy the car right now.

A．A gift. B．A trip. C．A job. D．A visit. 6．
A．The man is a vegetarian. B．The man dislikes American food. C．The man has got used to American food. D．The man is ill because of American food.
7．
A．Doubtful. B．Upset. C．Relieved. D．Annoyed.
8．
A．Manager and secretary. B．Doctor and patient.
C．Employer and employee. D．Teacher and student.
9．
A．She will probably go to see a doctor.
B．She has refused to take medicine.
C．She’d better avoid speaking even in a low voice.
D．She can’t make herself understood when whispering.
10．
A．The woman doesn’t drink coffee in any case.
B．The woman drinks coffee just to prepare for finals.
C．The man doesn’t drink coffee when meeting people.
D．The man drinks coffee when making more products.
Section B
Directions: In Section B. you will hear two short passages several and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of them. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11．A．Because a monthly fee has to be paid.
B．Because it goes wrong on hot, sunny days.
C．Because it is hard and expensive to install.
D．Because it often makes us confused when being used.
12．A．It’s a dream that will come true sooner or later.
B．It’s a new and good way to track your vehicles.
C．It’s a regular device that works with a smartphone.
D．It’s a tracking device that is changing our life greatly.
13．A．Efficient but expensive.
B．Innovative but time-consuming. C．Free but hard to install.
D．Small but user-friendly.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14．A．Suggestions on how to think up great ideas.
B．Proposals of how to set up your own business. C．Tips on how to be a successful businessman. D．Ideas about how to treat your customers.
15．A．Because your chances of success will be increased.
B．Because your business idea will be more creative.
C．Because it will help decide whether to pursue the idea.
D．Because you can’t do your work without business learning.
16．A．They enter the market with their eyes open.
B．They believe the more failures, the better.
C．They were born to be great risk takers.
D．They do a careful study to ensure their success.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17．A．Beautiful scenery in the countryside.
B．Cross-country skiing.
C．Dangers of winter sports.
D．Pain and pleasure in sports.
18．A．He can’t find good examples to illustrate his point.
B．He can’t find a peaceful place to do the assignment.
C．He can’t decide whether to include the effort part of skiing.
D．He doesn’t know how to describe the beautiful country scenery.
19．A．New ideas come up as you write.
B．Much time is spent on collecting data.
C．It’s hard to find a proper topic.
D．The writer’s point of view often changes.
20．A．How to revise a paper in an academic manner.
B．How to polish your arguments in a paper.
C．How to tell the main ideas in a paper effectively.
D．How to decide on relevant content for a paper.
Grammar and Vocabulary （每题 1 分；共 20 分） Section A
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
The History of Roses
According to fossil records, roses are over 35 million years old and they were first cultivated in China about 5,000 years ago. A Chinese emperor in the 6th century BC apparently had over 600 books 21 roses in his library, and oil was drawn from those 22
(plant) in his garden. However, only the highest members of society were allowed 23
(use) it. If anyone else 24 (find) with even a small amount, they were sentenced to death. Roses were also popular with the Romans, who used them as medicine and a source of perfume.
Cultivated roses were only introduced to 25 is now Western Europe in the 18th century. Napoleon’s wife, Josephine, started a botanical garden near Paris, 26 she collected all the known varieties of roses and encouraged the breeding of new ones. This led to the flowers 27 (gain) increasing popularity. In Britain at that time roses were so valuable
that 28 were often used as currency in local markets.
All roses in Europe used to be pink or white 29 the first red ones arrived from China 200 years ago. These now symbolize love and are the world’s 30 (common) cut flower.
Section B
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
Recently, a song called “APT” has sparked a global craze.
So, what exactly is “APT” talking about What exactly does the continuously 31
“APT” in the song mean It turns out that “APT” is short for the Korean word “”, meaning for “apartment”. The song was 32 by a classic Korean drinking table game. The lyrics directly express the girl’s mind, with the development of the party, the relationship between the two sides 33 heating up.
However, behind the song’s popularity is not just about the 34 melody (旋律). In recent years, the development of short video platforms has provided a new ground for the popularity of such songs. Data show that the average daily use time of the short video platform is 151 minutes per day, and the user stickiness is extremely high. These platforms 35 “short,
flat, fast” operation pattern, and songs with strong rhythm and short lyrics are easier to capture users’ attention.
The success of “APT” also lies in its strong “ear-worm 36 ”, which allows simple melodies to reverberate (回响；回荡) through the listeners’ brains and still “reside” (居住；停留) in the mind even when the music stops playing. Major music companies 37 of launching songs that meet the needs of short video platforms want to 38 the benefits traffic has brought in this field.
However, this phenomenon has also raised some doubts. Some people 39 that this
“chanting” (反复唱的) song is too simplistic and lacks depth. Still, the huge market potential of such songs cannot be 40 . From a cost and benefit perspective, they have a higher “value for money”. The success of APT provides us with a phenomenon worth thinking about. To follow hot style or adhere to their own music concept and unique style is the creators’ free choice.
But to find their own position between the market demand and personal expression, is perhaps the most worthy path to pursue.
Reading Comprehension (41 – 55 题，每题 1 分；56 – 70 题，每题 2 分；共 45 分) Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
It is natural that young people are often uncomfortable when they are with their parents. They say that their parents don’t 41 them. They often think that their parents are out of touch with modern ways; that they are too 42 and too strict with their children; and they seldom give their children a 43 hand. It is true that parents often find it difficult to win their children’s trust and they tend to forget how they themselves felt when 44 .
For example, young people like to act on the spot without much thinking. It is one of their ways to 45 that they have grown up and they can face any difficult situation. Older people worry more easily. Most of them plan things ahead, at least in the back of their minds, and do not like their plans to be upset by something 46 .
When you want your parents to let you do something, you will be more 47 if you ask for their permission before you really start doing it.
Young people often make their parents angry at their 48 in clothes, in entertainment and music. But they do not mean to 49 ; it is just that they feel cut off from the older people’s world, into which they have not yet been 50 . That’s why young people want to make a new culture of their own. And if their parents do not like music or entertainment or clothes or their way of speech, this will make the young people extremely happy. Sometimes you are so 51 yourself that you do not want your parents to say “yes”
to what you do. All you want is to be left alone and do what you like. It is 52 enough, after being a child for so many years, when you were 53 under your parents’ control.
If you plan to control your 54 , you’d better win your parents over and try to get them to understand you. If your parents see that you have a high sense of 55 , they will certainly give you the right to do what you want to do.
41．A．protect B．spare C．understand D．guide
42．A．serious B．humorous C．kind D．honest
43．A．helpful B．free C．usual D．real
44．A．angry B．busy C．tired D．young
45．A．show B．say C．complain D．deny
46．A．uninterrupted B．unavoidable C．unexpected D．unrespectable
47．A．dissatisfied B．successful C．uncomfortable D．energetic
48．A．designs B．knowledge C．scenes D．choices
49．A．cause any trouble B．make fun
C．keep their words D．show respect
50．A．separated B．protected C．prevented D．accepted
51．A．grateful to B．proud of C．strict with D．sorry about
52．A．strange B．funny C．confusing D．natural
53．A．necessarily B．completely C．seriously D．frequently
54．A．speed B．life C．study D．work
55．A．arrangement B．responsibility C．regulation D．importance
Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
My husband and I were once in Nepal (尼泊尔) to see sunrise over the Himalayas.
One morning we awoke to total darkness at 5 o’clock. As we rushed through a town with cameras in hand, I noticed the calm, gentle way the Nepalese people greeted the morning. One man boiled a huge pot of milk tea, and other villagers gathered around his fire, cupping their hands around small glasses of the steaming sweet mixture. It was fascinating, but not to be left
behind, we joined the stream of tourists moving quickly up to the lookout point.
The top was crowded when we arrived, but after 10 minutes of cold waiting, the assembled group gave up. “The cloud cover is too heavy,” one said. Then one by one they rushed down the hill to the next item on their sightseeing list. I was disappointed as well, but suddenly I noticed a small Nepalese boy absently playing with a stick and shooting quick glances at the clouds. He must know something we don’t, I thought. I decided to wait with him.
The boy and I didn’t have to wait long. Moments later, a tiny stream of golden light burned through one thick cloud, then another. Rose-colored fog warmed the backs of the clouds, and suddenly the morning sun stole a glance around the side of the mountain, miles above where I’d expected it to be.
Nothing I’d seen before prepared me for the moment the clouds withdrew with bowed heads, and the magnificent Himalayas were revealed before, around, and above me. I sat in astonishment, not breathing, not daring to look away, certain that God had placed me here at the backdoor of Earth to show me what Heaven really looks like. I certainly got the message. Never again will I rush a sunrise. I now know Nature will supply her fruits to me only when I am truly ready to receive them.
What does “It” in Paragraph 2 most probably imply
The darkness of the town in the morning.
The huge pot of milk tea boiling on the fire.
The way the local people welcomed the day.
The stream of tourists rushing to the lookout point.
The author decided to wait with the Nepalese boy because
she felt kind of having faith in him
the restless tourists disappointed her
that boy was praying to the sun with a magic stick
she had nothing more to see on her sightseeing list
Which of the following words best describe the author’s feeling when she saw the sunrise
Totally shocked. B．Absolutely amazed.
C．Truly frightened. D．Extremely interested.
What can be concluded from the passage
Do in Rome as the Romans do. B．God helps those who help themselves. C．Time and tide wait for no man. D．Fortune rewards those having patience.
(B)
The Sleep of Your Dreams
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a third of us don’t get nearly enough shut-eye. Our collective tiredness has promoted a $41 billion market for devices promising more — and higher-quality — sleep. In my everlasting search for downtime, I tested some of the most promising ones. Here’s how they stacked up.
Eight sleep tracker$299
This mattress (床垫) topper fits under a sheet and “turns any bed into a smart bed,” according to Eight. While I slept, the sensor-decorated pad gathered data like heart rate, periods of deepest sleep, and number of turns. It was easy to use, and I liked the warming feature, which let me set each side of the bed to a different temperature.
REM Score: 8 (out of 10)
Dreampad pillow$149 and up
The Dreampad uses smooth soundscapes to help you power down. Connect the device to your phone via Bluetooth or USB, and the pillow emits soft music, audible only to you as you lay your head down. There are ten tracks on offer. I didn’t drift off any faster with the Dreampad, but it did help me fall back asleep when I woke up at night.
REM Score:6
Smart Nora Wireless Snoring Solution$299 Nightingale Smart Home Sleep
My eight-hour restful happiness is System$149The Nightingale is hi-tech. Two frequently interrupted by my husband’s app-enabled units wrap the room in a blanket snoring. The Smart Nora relieves me of the of warm sound. You can also program the
By “how they stacked up” in paragraph 1, the author probably means “how they .”
make sense to manufacturers B．get stuck in stores C．are compared with each other D．are piled up together
Which of the following devices favourably reacts to users
Dreampad pillow B．Eight sleep tracker
C．Smart Nora Wireless Snoring Solution D．Nightingale Smart Home Sleep System
Which of the following statements is true according to the passage
The Eight keeps the entire bed at the same temperature.
The Nightingale, is an economical but perfect device.
Soft music is applied to all these four devices.
One in three people suffer from sleep problem.
(C)
Some people have said aging is more a slide into forgetfulness than a journey towards wisdom. However, a growing body of research suggests that late-in-life learning is possible. In reality, education does an aging brain good.
Throughout life, people’s brains constantly renovate themselves. In the late 1960s, British brain scientist Geoffrey Raisman spied growth in damaged brain regions of rats through an electron microscope; their brains were forming new connections. This meant brains may change every time a person learns something new.
Of course, that doesn’t mean the brain isn’t affected by the effects of time. Just as height usually declines over the years, so does brain volume: Humans lose about 4 percent every decade starting in their 40s. But that reduction doesn’t necessarily make people think slower; as long as we are alive and functioning, we can alter our brains with new information and experiences.
In fact, scientists now suspect accumulating novel experiences, facts, and skills can keep people’s minds more flexible. New pathways can strengthen our ever-changing mental structure, even as the brain shrinks.
Conventional fixes like word puzzles and brain-training apps can contribute to mental durability. Even something as simple as taking a different route to the grocery store or going somewhere new on vacation can keep the brain healthy.
A desire for new life challenges can further boost power. Research about aging adults who take on new enterprises shows improved function and memory as well as a reduced risk of mental disease. Openness — a characteristic defined by curiosity and a desire for knowledge — may also help folks pass brain tests. Some folks are born with this take-in-the-world attitude, but those who aren’t as genetically gifted aren’t necessarily out of luck. While genes can encourage an interest in doing new things, a 2012 study in the journal Psychology and Aging found completing reasoning tasks like puzzles and number games can enhance that desire for novel experiences, which can, in turn, refresh the brain.That’s why brain scientist Richard Kennedy says “It’s not that old dogs can’t learn new tricks. It’s that maybe old dogs don’t realize why they should.”
What do some people think of aging adults
Their wisdom grows as time goes by in their long life.
They can benefit from late-in-life learning and gain wisdom.
Their memory gradually becomes inferior to that of the past.
They are likely to have mental health issues due to forgetfulness.
What can we conclude from Geoffrey Raisman’s finding
Brain damage seriously hinders one’s learning.
Brains can refresh and improve with learning.
Brain power weakens slower than we imagine.
Brains forge connections under new conditions.
What is one thing that helps maintain the health of our brain even as it shrinks
Doing daily routines by conventional means B．Avoiding worrying about our mental durability C．Imitating old dogs’ way of learning new tricks D．Approaching everyday tasks in novel ways
What is the finding of the 2012 study in the journal Psychology and Aging
A．Wishing to solve puzzles enhances one’s reasoning power
B．Playing number games unexpectedly stimulates one’s memory
C．Desiring new experiences can help to renovate the brain
D．Learning new tricks should not be confined to old dogs only
Section C
Directions: Read the following passages. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
How Green Is the Building
In the world leaders meeting in Paris agreed to move towards zero net greenhouse-gas emissions in the second half of this century. That is a tall order, and the building industry makes it even taller. Cement-making alone produces 6% of the world’s carbon emission. 67 If you factor in all of the energy that goes into lighting, heating and cooling homes and offices, the world’s buildings start to look like a severe environmental problem.
Governments in the rich world are now trying to promote greener behavior by obliging developers to build new projects to “zero carbon” standards. 68 All other types of buildings will follow in January of the next year. Governments in eight further countries are being advised to introduce a similar policy.
69 Wind turbines and solar panels on top of buildings look good but are much less productive than-wind and solar farms. And the standards only count the emissions from running a building, not those let out when it was made. Those are thought to account for between 30% and 60% of the total over a structure’s lifetime. Buildings can become greener. They can use more recycled steel and can be pre-made.
The energy required to produce a wooden beam is one-sixth of that required for a steel one
of comparable strength. When a mature tree is cut down, a new one can be planted to replace it, capturing more carbon. After buildings are torn down, old roofs are easy to recycle into-new structures. And for older buildings-to be more energy-efficient, wood is a good insulator (绝缘体). 70
Governments can help urge the industry to use more wood, particularly in the public sector
— the construction industry’s biggest client. That would help wood-building specialists achieve greater scale and lower costs.
Grammar Filling in Single Sentence (10 分)
Rainforests(cut)and burnt at such a speed that they will disappear from Earth in the near future. (所给词的适当形式填空)
Great changes (take place) in Shanghai in the last few years. （所给单词适当形式填空）
The book has been well-received since it (come) on the market in 2019. （所给单词适当形式填空）
So far, every possible means (try) to prevent the air pollution. (所给词的适当形式填空)
The last time I saw Jane she (pick) cotton in the fields. （所给词的适当形式填空）
76．A man in Antarctica is afraid that we humans (lose) the place in decades. （所给词的适当形式填空）
Till now, the theatre (host) numerous traditional puppet shows, operas, concerts, and
other performances. (所给词的适当形式填空)
The film we had been looking forward to (release) at last. (所给词的适当形式填空)
The students have been working hard on their lessons and their efforts (reward) with success in the end. (所给词的适当形式填空)
Students are not allowed to use the art centre at the moment because it (decorate).
（所给词的适当形式填空）
Translation (第 1-2 句，每句 3 分；第 3 句，4 分；第 4 句 5 分；共 15 分)
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 81．办公室堆满了应征该职的求职信。(flood)
提高英语听力的方法各式各样，从听英文歌曲到看原版电影.（range v.）
虽然人们已经意识到了食品安全问题，但是还是为此付出了沉重的代价。(aware)
这家历史悠久的科技公司推出了一款新的智能设备，旨在节省人工成本。(intend)
Guided Writing （25 分）
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
Directions: Write an English composition in 100-120 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假如你是李华，进入高中以来，你不仅仅收获了知识，还参加了很多校园活动。请写一封信给你的朋友王明谈谈你印象最为深刻的校园活动并写明理由。
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2025-2026 学年高一英语上学期第一次月考卷（沪教版）
（考试时间：120 分钟 试卷满分：140 分）
考生注意： 1．答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。
答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。
难度系数：0.65。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
Listening Comprehension
Section A （第 1-10 题, 每题 1 分；第 11-20 题，每题 1.5 分；共 25 分） Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.

A．A visa officer. B．An interviewer. C．A student. D．A manager.
【答案】C
【原文】Woman: Let me see your papers, please.
Man: Okay. Here is my visa application and my acceptance letter from Yale undergraduate department.
Question: What is the man 2．
A．In a factory. B．At an airport. C．In a post office. D．In a café.
【答案】C
【原文】Man: How long will it take for this parcel to reach Paris Woman: How would you like it mailed
Question: Where does this conversation most probably take place 3．
A．She enjoys travelling in summer.
B．She had an unpleasant experience in Sydney.
C．She is considering whether to travel abroad.
D．She speaks highly of her experience last year.
【答案】B
【原文】Man: I know you are keen on traveling. What do you plan to do this summer vacation Woman: Considering the experience I had in Sydney last year, I prefer to stay at home.
Question: What does the woman imply 4．
A．Wait until the end of the year. B．Walk to his workplace.
C．Take public transportation. D．Buy the car right now.
【答案】D
【原文】Woman: If you waited till the end of this year, you would have the car for less. Man: I know, but my workplace is inaccessible to bus. I can’t afford to lose my new job. Question: What will the man probably do

A．A gift. B．A trip. C．A job. D．A visit.
【答案】A
【原文】Man: Do you have time to hang out with me I want to get something for Mr. Smith’s family.
Woman: Do you have anything in mind
Question: What are the man and the woman discussing 6．
A．The man is a vegetarian. B．The man dislikes American food.
C．The man has got used to American food. D．The man is ill because of American food.
【答案】B
【原文】Woman: It is supper time. Let’s get something to eat. By the way, have you adapted to food here
Man: I think American food is all beef and potatoes and pizza. I’m a little sick of it. Question: What can we learn about the man
7．
A．Doubtful. B．Upset. C．Relieved. D．Annoyed.
【答案】A
【原文】Woman: So would you like to be my partner in the project
Man: Sure. I just can’t believe you still want to work with me after I messed up last time. Question. How does the man feel about the woman’s invitation
8．
A．Manager and secretary. B．Doctor and patient.
C．Employer and employee. D．Teacher and student.
【答案】D
【原文】Woman: I’m a bit concerned about my grades, Mr. Smith.
Man: But you are getting straight A’s, aren’t you That’s among top five in the class. Question. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers
9．
A．She will probably go to see a doctor.
B．She has refused to take medicine.
C．She’d better avoid speaking even in a low voice.
D．She can’t make herself understood when whispering.
【答案】C
【原文】Woman: Emily’s voice sounds awful. I could barely hear her. She’s got a terrible, sore throat.
Man: The doctor said she shouldn’t even attempt to whisper. Question: What can we learn about Emily from the conversation 10．
A．The woman doesn’t drink coffee in any case.
B．The woman drinks coffee just to prepare for finals.
C．The man doesn’t drink coffee when meeting people.
D．The man drinks coffee when making more products.
【答案】B
【原文】Woman: I really can’t understand why you drink coffee every day. I just take it when I stay up late for finals.
Man: I drink it for refreshment and improve my productivity. More than that, I drink it for socialization, such as business negotiation.
Question: What can we learn from the conversation
Section B
Directions: In Section B. you will hear two short passages several and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of them. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11．A．Because a monthly fee has to be paid.
B．Because it goes wrong on hot, sunny days.
C．Because it is hard and expensive to install.
D．Because it often makes us confused when being used.
12．A．It’s a dream that will come true sooner or later.
B．It’s a new and good way to track your vehicles.
C．It’s a regular device that works with a smartphone.
D．It’s a tracking device that is changing our life greatly.
13．A．Efficient but expensive.
B．Innovative but time-consuming. C．Free but hard to install.
D．Small but user-friendly.
【答案】11．A 12．B 13．D
【原文】 Have you ever lost your car on a parking lot It happens. You park and go shopping. When you get back, you don’t have a clue where your car is. Then you start wandering around,
clicking on the panic button on your car keys, so the alarm goes off. It can be frustrating, especially on a hot, sunny day. Do you need to install an expensive GPS system to keep track of your car No, that’s too expensive. Plus, you would need to pay a monthly fee just to use it. But now there is a way to track your vehicle without spending a coin. A California based startup company was able to make this a reality. They created a tiny device that works with your smartphone. And it could be exactly what you’re looking for. It’s called TrackR. It is a tracking device, the size of 1/4. It’s changing the way we keep track of the important things in our lives. It’ s easy. Install the free TrackR app on your smartphone, connect the app to your device and you are ready to go. Simply attach TrackR to whatever you want to keep labels on. The entire process of setting it up only takes 5 minutes or less. You can attach it to your keys, briefcase, wallet, your latest tech devices, and anything else you don’t want to lose. Then use the TrackR app to locate your missing items in seconds. Forget expensive GPS systems or tracking services. Nobody wants to pay expensive monthly fees. This is the reason why TrackR was created. If you forget where you parked your car, take out your smartphone and open the TrackR app, tap on the lost item icon on the screen. And the app will tell you the last known location of the car.
Questions:
Why isn’t a GPS system a good way to track your car
What do we know about TrackR from the passage
What can be used to describe TrackR
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14．A．Suggestions on how to think up great ideas.
B．Proposals of how to set up your own business. C．Tips on how to be a successful businessman. D．Ideas about how to treat your customers.
15．A．Because your chances of success will be increased.
B．Because your business idea will be more creative.
C．Because it will help decide whether to pursue the idea.
D．Because you can’t do your work without business learning.
16．A．They enter the market with their eyes open. B．They believe the more failures, the better.
C．They were born to be great risk takers.
D．They do a careful study to ensure their success.
【答案】14．C 15．A 16．D
【 原文】 Today, I want to talk about how to be an entrepreneur. In other words, a great businessman. In fact, many people are amazed with how the entrepreneurs mind works. How does an entrepreneur become successful The following tips may be useful to you. One, you need to think up great ideas. You have to research if your business idea is feasible. After gathering all the needed information, you can now decide if you will pursue the business idea or do it in the future. Besides, you can’t work your way to success if you don’t know some concepts, such as return on an investment, speed of business returns, and many others. So having the proper educational background will help you a lot in succeeding in the business world. Two, be a risk taker. Most entrepreneurs are not afraid to take risks. This does not mean that entrepreneurs enter the market with their eyes closed, hoping for success. Entrepreneurs are willing to take risks, especially if after a careful study, they can see high chances of success. On the other hand, an entrepreneur learns a lot from past failures. It’s all part of life, and so you should not be scared. Three, be friendly and genuine to your customers. If you can build goodwill and you can win the trust of your customers and subscribers, your business will surely succeed. If you have these qualities, then you’re on your way to becoming a successful entrepreneur. You can choose between online internet businesses, or you can start by putting up a business in your local area.
Questions
What does the speaker mainly talk about
Why is it important to continue your business related learning
Why are entrepreneurs willing to take risks
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17．A．Beautiful scenery in the countryside.
B．Cross-country skiing.
C．Dangers of winter sports.
D．Pain and pleasure in sports.
18．A．He can’t find good examples to illustrate his point. B．He can’t find a peaceful place to do the assignment.
C．He can’t decide whether to include the effort part of skiing.
D．He doesn’t know how to describe the beautiful country scenery.
19．A．New ideas come up as you write.
B．Much time is spent on collecting data.
C．It’s hard to find a proper topic.
D．The writer’s point of view often changes.
20．A．How to revise a paper in an academic manner.
B．How to polish your arguments in a paper.
C．How to tell the main ideas in a paper effectively.
D．How to decide on relevant content for a paper.
【答案】17．B 18．C 19．A 20．D
【原文】Tony: Hello, Professor Jones.
Professor Jones: Hello, Tony. So what shall we work on today
Tony: Well, the problem is that this writing assignment isn’t coming up right. What I thought I was writing on was to talk about what a particular sports means to me, one I take part in。 Professor Jones: What sport did you choose
Tony: I decided to write about cross country skiing. Professor Jones: What are you going to say about skiing
Tony: That’s the problem. I thought I would write about how peaceful it is to be out in the country. Professor Jones: So why is that a problem
Tony: As I started describing how quiet it is to be out in the woods, I keep mentioning how much effort it takes to keep going. Cross country skiing isn’t as easy as some people think. It takes a lot of energy, but that’s not part of my paper. So I guess I should leave it out. But now I don’t know how to explain the feeling of peacefulness without explaining how hard you have to work for it. It all fits together. It’s not like just sitting down somewhere and watching the clouds rolling by. That’ s different.
Professor Jones: Then you’ll have to include that in your point. The peacefulness of cross country skiing is the kind you earn by effort. Why leave that out Part of a point you knew beforehand, but part you discovered, as he wrote. That’s common, right
Tony: Yeah, I guess so.
Questions
What is the topic of the man’s writing assignment
What problem does the man have while working on this paper
What does the woman say is common in writing papers
What is the conversation mainly about
Grammar and Vocabulary （每题 1 分；共 20 分） Section A
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
The History of Roses
According to fossil records, roses are over 35 million years old and they were first cultivated in China about 5,000 years ago. A Chinese emperor in the 6th century BC apparently had over 600 books 21 roses in his library, and oil was drawn from those 22
(plant) in his garden. However, only the highest members of society were allowed 23
(use) it. If anyone else 24 (find) with even a small amount, they were sentenced to death. Roses were also popular with the Romans, who used them as medicine and a source of perfume.
Cultivated roses were only introduced to 25 is now Western Europe in the 18th century. Napoleon’s wife, Josephine, started a botanical garden near Paris, 26 she collected all the known varieties of roses and encouraged the breeding of new ones. This led to the flowers 27 (gain) increasing popularity. In Britain at that time roses were so valuable that 28 were often used as currency in local markets.
All roses in Europe used to be pink or white 29 the first red ones arrived from China 200 years ago. These now symbolize love and are the world’s 30 (common) cut flower.
【答案】
on 22．plants 23．to use 24．was found 25．what 26．where 27． gaining 28．they 29．until 30．commonest
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了玫瑰的历史、传播及文化意义。
考查介词。句意：公元前 6 世纪的一位中国皇帝的图书馆里显然有 600 多本关于玫瑰的书，他的花园里种植的玫瑰可以提取玫瑰油。此处表示“关于”玫瑰的书，用介词 on“关于”。故填 on。
考查名词的数。句意同上。those 后接可数名词复数形式，本空用 plant“植物”的复数形式 plants，作 from 的宾语。故填 plants。
考查非谓语动词。句意：然而，只有社会最高层的人被允许使用它。be allowed to do sth. “被允许做某事”，空处用 use“使用”的不定式形式。故填 to use。
考查时态和语态。句意：如果有人被发现哪怕只有一点点，就会被判处死刑。本空为 If 引导的条件状语从句的谓语，根据 were sentenced 可知，句子描述过去的情况，时态应用一般过去时，主语 anyone else 和动词 find 之间是被动关系，应用一般过去时的被动语态，主语是第三人称单数，be 动词用 was。故填 was found。
考查宾语从句。句意：18 世纪，人工栽培的玫瑰才被引入现在的西欧。空处引导宾语从句，从句中缺少主语，指物，应用 what 引导。故填 what。
考查定语从句。句意：拿破仑的妻子约瑟芬在巴黎附近建立了一个植物园，在那里她收集了所有已知的玫瑰品种，并鼓励培育新品种。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是 a botanical garden，关系词代替先行词在从句中作地点状语，应用 where 引导。故填 where。 27．考查非谓语动词。句意：这使得这种花越来越受欢迎。lead to sb./sth. doing sth.“导致某人/某物做某事”，是固定用法，空处用 gain“获得”的动名词形式，作宾语。故填 gaining。 28．考查代词。句意：在当时的英国，玫瑰非常珍贵，经常被用作当地市场的货币。空处指代前面的 roses，作主语，应用 they。故填 they。
考查时间状语从句。句意：直到 200 年前第一批红玫瑰从中国传入，欧洲所有的玫瑰都 是粉色或白色的。此处表示“直到……才”，应用 not...until...，本空用 until 引导时间状语从句。故填 until。
考查形容词最高级。句意：这些现在象征着爱情，是世界上最常见的切花。此处表示世界上“最常见的”，应用形容词最高级形式 commonest。故填 commonest。
Section B
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
Recently, a song called “APT” has sparked a global craze.
So, what exactly is “APT” talking about What exactly does the continuously 31
“APT” in the song mean It turns out that “APT” is short for the Korean word “”, meaning for “apartment”. The song was 32 by a classic Korean drinking table game. The lyrics directly express the girl’s mind, with the development of the party, the relationship between the two sides 33 heating up.
However, behind the song’s popularity is not just about the 34 melody (旋律). In recent years, the development of short video platforms has provided a new ground for the popularity of such songs. Data show that the average daily use time of the short video platform is 151 minutes per day, and the user stickiness is extremely high. These platforms 35 “short, flat, fast” operation pattern, and songs with strong rhythm and short lyrics are easier to capture users’ attention.
The success of “APT” also lies in its strong “ear-worm 36 ”, which allows simple melodies to reverberate (回响；回荡) through the listeners’ brains and still “reside” (居住；停留) in the mind even when the music stops playing. Major music companies 37 of launching songs that meet the needs of short video platforms want to 38 the benefits traffic has brought in this field.
However, this phenomenon has also raised some doubts. Some people 39 that this “chanting” (反复唱的) song is too simplistic and lacks depth. Still, the huge market potential of such songs cannot be 40 . From a cost and benefit perspective, they have a higher “value for money”. The success of APT provides us with a phenomenon worth thinking about. To
follow hot style or adhere to their own music concept and unique style is the creators’ free choice. But to find their own position between the market demand and personal expression, is perhaps the most worthy path to pursue.
【答案】
31．C 32．B 33．K 34．J 35．F 36．I 37．E 38．D 39．A 40． H
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主题是：韩国歌曲《APT》全球爆红及其背后的社会文化因素。
考查非谓语动词。句意：这首歌曲中不断重复的“APT”究竟是什么意思？分析句子可知，空格处为修饰主语 APT 的定语，repeated 为形容词“被重复的”，作前置定语修饰主语 APT，符合句意。故选 C 项。
考查被动语态。句意：这首歌的创作灵感源自韩国经典饮酒桌游。根据空格前的 was和空格后的 by a classic Korean drinking game 可知，空处应填入一个过去分词，与 was 一起构成被动语态，说明这首歌是受到一款游戏的启发。inspired 是过去分词，was inspired by表示“受……启发”，符合句意。故选 B 项。
考查副词。句意：歌词直抒女孩的心声，随着派对气氛的高涨，双方的关系也逐渐升温。后文 heating up 为现在分词短语，表示渐进的过程，空处需填入表示“逐渐”的副词，修饰该 现在分词短语。gradually 是副词“逐渐地”，符合句意。故选 K 项。
考查形容词。句意：然而，这首歌走红的背后，洗脑旋律并非唯一原因。分析句子可知，空处需要一个形容词作定语，修饰空后的名词 melody，说明这首歌旋律的特点，brain-washing为形容词“洗脑的”，符合句意。故选 J 项。
考查动词。句意：这些平台以“短、平、快”的运营模式为特色，节奏感强、歌词简短的歌曲更容易抓住用户的注意力。分析句子可知，空处为句首到 and 之前的分句中的谓语，需要填入一个动词，且后文 short, flat, fast 说的是短视频平台的特点，feature 作动词时意为 “以……为特色”，符合句意。故选 F 项。
考查名词。句意：《APT》的成功还在于其强烈的“耳虫效应”——简单的旋律能在听众脑海中回荡不息，即使音乐停止播放，仍能萦绕于心。空处应填入一个名词，作空格后which引导的定语从句的先行词，且定语从句是在解释旋律在脑中回荡的现象，这是一种效应， effect 为名词，意为“效应”，与 ear-worm 构成术语 ear-worm effect，表示“耳虫效应”，符合句意。故选 I 项。
考查形容词。句意：各大音乐公司有能力推出符合短视频平台需求的歌曲，它们正试图 抢占这一领域流量带来的红利。空格处需要填入一个形容词，与空格后的 of 搭配，作后置定语修饰 companies。capable of 是固定搭配，表示“能够，有能力的”，符合句意。故选 E 项。
考查动词。句意：各大音乐公司有能力推出符合短视频平台需求的歌曲，它们正试图抢占这一领域流量带来的红利。表达“想要做某事”的结构为 want to do sth.，空处应填入一个动词原形，构成不定式，且能与空后不定式的宾语 benefits 搭配，表示“获取红利”之意，grab为动词“抓住”，体现抢占流量红利的意图，符合句意。故选 D 项。
考查动词。句意：有人认为，这类简单重复的“洗脑神曲”过于肤浅，缺乏深度。分析句子可知，空处为主句的谓语，且其后的宾语从句为某些人的观点，argue 为动词，有“主张，争论说”之意，符合句意。故选 A 项。
考查非谓语动词。句意：但不可否认，此类歌曲巨大的市场潜力不容忽视。分析句子可知，空处应填入一个过去分词，与空格前的 be 构成被动语态，说明这类歌曲的巨大市场潜力不可“被忽视”，ignored“忽视”为过去分词，符合句意。故选 H 项。
Reading Comprehension (41 – 55 题，每题 1 分；56 – 70 题，每题 2 分；共 45 分) Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
It is natural that young people are often uncomfortable when they are with their parents. They say that their parents don’t 41 them. They often think that their parents are out of touch with modern ways; that they are too 42 and too strict with their children; and they seldom give their children a 43 hand. It is true that parents often find it difficult to win their children’s trust and they tend to forget how they themselves felt when 44 .
For example, young people like to act on the spot without much thinking. It is one of their ways to 45 that they have grown up and they can face any difficult situation. Older people worry more easily. Most of them plan things ahead, at least in the back of their minds, and do not like their plans to be upset by something 46 .
When you want your parents to let you do something, you will be more 47 if you ask for their permission before you really start doing it.
Young people often make their parents angry at their 48 in clothes, in entertainment and music. But they do not mean to 49 ; it is just that they feel cut off from the older people’s world, into which they have not yet been 50 . That’s why young
people want to make a new culture of their own. And if their parents do not like music or entertainment or clothes or their way of speech, this will make the young people extremely happy. Sometimes you are so 51 yourself that you do not want your parents to say “yes”
to what you do. All you want is to be left alone and do what you like. It is 52 enough, after being a child for so many years, when you were 53 under your parents’ control.
If you plan to control your 54 , you’d better win your parents over and try to get them to understand you. If your parents see that you have a high sense of 55 , they will certainly give you the right to do what you want to do.
41．A．protect B．spare C．understand D．guide
42．A．serious B．humorous C．kind D．honest
43．A．helpful B．free C．usual D．real
44．A．angry B．busy C．tired D．young
45．A．show B．say C．complain D．deny
46．A．uninterrupted B．unavoidable C．unexpected D．unrespectable
47．A．dissatisfied B．successful C．uncomfortable D．energetic
48．A．designs B．knowledge C．scenes D．choices
49．A．cause any trouble B．make fun
C．keep their words D．show respect
50．A．separated B．protected C．prevented D．accepted
51．A．grateful to B．proud of C．strict with D．sorry about
52．A．strange B．funny C．confusing D．natural
53．A．necessarily B．completely C．seriously D．frequently
54．A．speed B．life C．study D．work
55．A．arrangement B．responsibility C．regulation D．importance
【答案】
41．C 42．A 43．B 44．D 45．A 46．C 47．B 48．D 49．
A 50．D 51．B 52．D 53．B 54．B 55．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了年轻人与父母相处的矛盾，分析了双方差异的原因，并建议年轻人争取父母理解以获得自主空间。
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们说他们的父母不理解他们。A. protect 保护；B. spare 抽出，匀出；C. understand 理解；D. guide 指导。根据上文“It is natural that young people are often uncomfortable when they are with their parents. (年轻人和父母在一起时常常感到不自在是很自然的)”以及下文“They often think that their parents are out of touch with modern ways (他们常常认为父母与现代生活方式脱节)”可知，年轻人觉得父母不理解他们。故选 C。
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们常常认为他们的父母与现代生活方式脱节；他们对孩子太严肃，太严格；而且他们很少放手给孩子。A. serious 严肃的；B. humorous 幽默的；C. kind 善良的；D. honest 诚实的。根据下文“and too strict with their children (并对孩子太严格)”可知，此处与“strict”并列，描述父母对孩子的态度，serious“严肃的”符合语境，即父母对孩子太严肃、太严格。故选 A。
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们常常认为他们的父母与现代生活方式脱节；他们对孩子太严肃，太严格；而且他们很少放手给孩子。A. helpful 有帮助的；B. free 自由的；C. usual通常的；D. real 真实的。根据下文“It is true that parents often find it difficult to win their children’ s trust and they tend to forget how they themselves felt (的确，父母经常发现很难赢得孩子的信任，他们往往会忘记自己的感受)”以及“Older people worry more easily. Most of them plan things ahead, at least in the back of their minds,(老年人更容易担心。他们中的大多数人都提前 计划好了事情，至少在内心深处是这样)”可知，父母更容易提前计划好事情，对孩子不会轻易放手，give sb. a free hand“放手让某人做”符合语境。故选 B。
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：的确，父母常常发现很难赢得孩子的信任，而且他们往往会忘记自己年轻时的感受。A. angry 生气的；B. busy 忙碌的；C. tired 疲倦的；D. young 年轻的。根据上文“It is true that parents often find it difficult to win their children’s trust (的确，父母常常发现很难赢得孩子的信任)”以及下文描述年轻人和父母之间的差异可知，父母会忘记自己年轻时的感受，young 符合语境。故选 D。
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这是他们展示自己已经长大，能够面对任何困难局面的一种方式。A. show 展示；B. say 说；C. complain 抱怨；D. deny 否认。根据下文“that they have grown up and they can face any difficult situation (他们已经长大，能够面对任何困难局面)”可知，年轻人这样做是为了展示自己已经长大，show 符合语境。故选 A。
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们中的大多数人至少在心里提前计划好事情，不喜欢他们的计划被意外的事情打乱。A. uninterrupted 不间断的；B. unavoidable 不可避免的；C. unexpected 意外的；D. unrespectable 不值得尊敬的。根据上文“Most of them plan things ahead,
at least in the back of their minds (他们中的大多数人至少在心里提前计划好事情)”可知，老年人喜欢提前计划，不喜欢计划被意外的事情打乱，unexpected 符合语境。故选 C。
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当你想让父母允许你做某事时，如果你在真正开始做之前先征得他们的同意， 你会更成功。A. dissatisfied 不满意的； B. successful 成功的； C. uncomfortable 不舒服的；D. energetic 精力充沛的。根据下文“if you ask for their permission before you really start doing it. (如果你在真正开始做之前先征得他们的同意)”可知，这样做会让你更有可能得到父母的允许，即更成功，successful 符合语境。故选 B。
考查名词词义辨析。句意：年轻人常常因为他们在衣服、娱乐和音乐方面的选择而惹父母生气。A. designs 设计；B. knowledge 知识；C. scenes 场景；D. choices 选择。根据下文“in clothes, in entertainment and music (在衣服、娱乐和音乐方面)”可知，此处表示年轻人在这些方面的选择可能会与父母不同，从而惹父母生气，choices 符合语境。故选 D。
考查动词短语辨析。句意：但他们并不是有意要惹麻烦；只是他们觉得自己与老年人的世界隔绝了，他们还没有被那个世界接受。A. cause any trouble 惹麻烦；B. make fun 取笑；
C. keep their words 遵守诺言；D. show respect 表示尊重。根据上文“Young people often make their parents angry at their 8 in clothes, in entertainment and music.”以及下文“it is just that they feel cut off from the older people’s world (只是他们觉得自己与老年人的世界隔绝了)”可知，年轻人并不是有意要惹麻烦，cause any trouble 符合语境。故选 A。
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但他们并不是有意要惹麻烦；只是他们觉得自己与老年人的世界隔绝了，他们还没有被那个世界接受。A. separated 分离；B. protected 保护；C. prevented阻止；D. accepted 接受。根据上文“they feel cut off from the older people’s world (他们觉得自己与老年人的世界隔绝了)”可知，年轻人觉得自己没有被老年人的世界接受，accepted 符合语境。故选 D。
考查形容词短语辨析。句意：有时候你对自己太自豪了，以至于你不想让父母对你所做 的事情说“是”。A. grateful to 感激；B. proud of 自豪；C. strict with 严格；D. sorry about 抱歉。根据下文“All you want is to be left alone and do what you like. (你只想一个人待着，做自己喜 欢做的事)”可知，年轻人有时候对自己很自豪，不想让父母干涉自己的事情，proud of 符合语境。故选 B。
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在做了这么多年的孩子，完全在父母的控制之下之后，这是很自然的。A. strange 奇怪的；B. funny 有趣的；C. confusing 令人困惑的；D. natural 自然的。根据下文“after being a child for so many years (在做了这么多年的孩子之后)”以及常识可
知，年轻人想要独立是很自然的，natural 符合语境。故选 D。
考查副词词义辨析。句意：在做了这么多年的孩子，完全在父母的控制之下之后，这是很自然的。A. necessarily 必要地；B. completely 完全地；C. seriously 严肃地；D. frequently频繁地。根据上文“after being a child for so many years (在做了这么多年的孩子之后)”以及常识可知，此处表示做孩子时，年轻人是完全在父母的控制之下的，completely 符合语境。故选 B。
考查名词词义辨析。句意：如果你打算控制自己的生活，你最好赢得父母的支持，并努力让他们理解你。A. speed 速度；B. life 生活；C. study 学习；D. work 工作。根据下文“you’ d better win your parents over and try to get them to understand you. (你最好赢得父母的支持，并努力让他们理解你)”以及语境可知，年轻人想要控制自己的生活，life 符合语境。故选 B。 55．考查名词词义辨析。句意：如果你的父母看到你有很强的责任感，他们肯定会给你做你
想做的事的权利。A. arrangement 安排；B. responsibility 责任；C. regulation 规则；D. importance
重要性。根据下文“they will certainly give you the right to do what you want to do. (他们肯定会给你做你想做的事的权利)”可知，父母看到年轻人有责任感才会给他们做自己想做的事的权利，responsibility 符合语境。故选 B。
Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
My husband and I were once in Nepal (尼泊尔) to see sunrise over the Himalayas.
One morning we awoke to total darkness at 5 o’clock. As we rushed through a town with cameras in hand, I noticed the calm, gentle way the Nepalese people greeted the morning. One man boiled a huge pot of milk tea, and other villagers gathered around his fire, cupping their hands around small glasses of the steaming sweet mixture. It was fascinating, but not to be left
behind, we joined the stream of tourists moving quickly up to the lookout point.
The top was crowded when we arrived, but after 10 minutes of cold waiting, the assembled group gave up. “The cloud cover is too heavy,” one said. Then one by one they rushed down the
hill to the next item on their sightseeing list. I was disappointed as well, but suddenly I noticed a small Nepalese boy absently playing with a stick and shooting quick glances at the clouds. He must know something we don’t, I thought. I decided to wait with him.
The boy and I didn’t have to wait long. Moments later, a tiny stream of golden light burned through one thick cloud, then another. Rose-colored fog warmed the backs of the clouds, and suddenly the morning sun stole a glance around the side of the mountain, miles above where I’d expected it to be.
Nothing I’d seen before prepared me for the moment the clouds withdrew with bowed heads, and the magnificent Himalayas were revealed before, around, and above me. I sat in astonishment, not breathing, not daring to look away, certain that God had placed me here at the backdoor of Earth to show me what Heaven really looks like. I certainly got the message. Never again will I rush a sunrise. I now know Nature will supply her fruits to me only when I am truly ready to receive them.
What does “It” in Paragraph 2 most probably imply
The darkness of the town in the morning.
The huge pot of milk tea boiling on the fire.
The way the local people welcomed the day.
The stream of tourists rushing to the lookout point.
The author decided to wait with the Nepalese boy because
she felt kind of having faith in him
the restless tourists disappointed her
that boy was praying to the sun with a magic stick
she had nothing more to see on her sightseeing list
Which of the following words best describe the author’s feeling when she saw the sunrise
Totally shocked. B．Absolutely amazed.
C．Truly frightened. D．Extremely interested.
What can be concluded from the passage
Do in Rome as the Romans do. B．God helps those who help themselves. C．Time and tide wait for no man. D．Fortune rewards those having patience.
【答案】56．C 57．A 58．B 59．D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述作者在尼泊尔观看喜马拉雅山日出的经历及从中得到的感悟。
词句猜测题。根据第二段中的“As we rushed through a town with cameras in hand, I noticed the calm, gentle way the Nepalese people greeted the morning. One man boiled a huge pot of milk tea, and other villagers gathered around his fire, cupping their hands around small glasses of the
steaming sweet mixture. (我们手持相机匆匆穿过一个小镇时，我注意到尼泊尔人迎接清晨时那种平静、温和的方式。一个男人煮了一大壶奶茶，其他村民围在他的火炉旁，双手捧着一小杯热气腾腾的甜饮。)”可知，it 指代上文中提到的内容，由此可知，“It”指的是当地人迎接新一天的方式。故选 C 项。
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“I was disappointed as well, but suddenly I noticed a small Nepalese boy absently playing with a stick and shooting quick glances at the clouds. He must know something we don’t, I thought. I decided to wait with him. (我也感到失望，但突然我注意到一个尼泊尔小男孩心不在焉地玩着一根棍子，时不时地瞥一眼云层。我想，他一定知道一些我们不知道的事情。我决定和他一起等。)”可知，作者决定和那个尼泊尔男孩一起等，是
因为她有点相信他知道些什么。故选 A 项。
细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“I sat in astonishment, not breathing, not daring to look away, certain that God had placed me here at the backdoor of Earth to show me what Heaven really looks like.(我惊讶地坐着，不呼吸，不敢移开视线，确信上帝把我放在地球的后门，向我展示天堂的真正模样。)”可知，当作者看到日出时，她感到非常惊奇。故选 B 项。 59．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Never again will I rush a sunrise. I now know Nature will supply her fruits to me only when I am truly ready to receive them.(我再也不会急于看到日出了。我现在知道，只有当我真正准备好接受大自然的馈赠时，她才会把果实赐予我。)”可知，作者从这次经历中领悟到耐心等待会有回报，即命运会奖励有耐心的人。故选 D 项。
(B)
tested some of the most promising ones. Here’s how they stacked up.
Eight sleep tracker$299
This mattress (床垫) topper fits under a sheet and “turns any bed into a smart bed,” according to Eight. While I slept, the sensor-decorated pad gathered data like heart rate, periods of deepest sleep, and number of turns. It was easy to use, and I liked the warming feature, which let me set each side of the bed to a different temperature.
REM Score: 8 (out of 10)
Dreampad pillow$149 and up
The Dreampad uses smooth soundscapes to help you power down. Connect the device to your phone via Bluetooth or USB, and the pillow emits soft music, audible only to you as you lay your head down. There are ten tracks on offer. I didn’t drift off any faster with the Dreampad, but it did help me fall back asleep when I woke up at night.
REM Score:6
Smart Nora Wireless Snoring Solution$299
My eight-hour restful happiness is Nightingale Smart Home Sleep frequently interrupted by my husband’s System$149The Nightingale is hi-tech. Two snoring. The Smart Nora relieves me of the app-enabled units wrap the room in a blanket need to push him. When the bedside audio of warm sound. You can also program the sensor detects a breathing disturbance, it system to provide weather and traffic slowly blows up the offender’s pillow, gently information when you wake up. The only shifting them into a freer-breathing position. downside: in standby mode, it emits a faint My husband sometimes woke up briefly but noise.
was soon asleep again. REM Score: 9
REM Score: 8
* REM: rapid eye movement (describes a period of sleep during which you dream and your eyes make small movements)
By “how they stacked up” in paragraph 1, the author probably means “how they .”
make sense to manufacturers B．get stuck in stores C．are compared with each other D．are piled up together
Which of the following devices favourably reacts to users
Dreampad pillow B．Eight sleep tracker
C．Smart Nora Wireless Snoring Solution D．Nightingale Smart Home Sleep System
Which of the following statements is true according to the passage
The Eight keeps the entire bed at the same temperature.
The Nightingale, is an economical but perfect device.
Soft music is applied to all these four devices.
One in three people suffer from sleep problem.
【答案】60．C 61．C 62．D
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要针对几款睡眠辅助设备的功能、使用体验及效果进行评价。
词句猜测题。根据文章第一段“Our collective tiredness has promoted a $41 billion market for devices promising more—and higher-quality—sleep. In my everlasting search for downtime, I tested some of the most promising ones. (我们集体的疲惫促进了价值 410 亿美元的市场，市场上充斥着各种承诺带来更高质量睡眠的设备。在我无休止地寻求休息时间的过程中，我测试了一些最具有前景的设备)”及下文的四个表格内容可知，作者测试了不同的设备，并对他们
进行比对，故“how they stacked up”与 C 项“它们是如何相互比较的”意义相近。故选 C。
推理判断题。根据文章 Smart Nora Wireless Snoring Solution 部分“The Smart Nora relieves me of the need to push him. When the bedside audio sensor detects a breathing disturbance, it slowly blows up the offender’s pillow, gently shifting them into a freer-breathing position.(Smart Nora 让我免去了推他的需要。当床边的音频传感器检测到呼吸扰动时，它会慢慢给打鼾者的枕头充气，温柔地让他们调整到更自由呼吸的姿势)”可知，Smart Nora Wireless Snoring Solution 可以让打鼾者调整到更自由呼吸的姿势，做出对用户有利的回应。故选 C。
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a third of us don’t get nearly enough shut-eye.(根据美国疾病控制与预防中心的数据，我们中有三分之一的人没有得到足够的睡眠)”可知，三分之一的人有睡眠问题。故选 D。
(C)
Some people have said aging is more a slide into forgetfulness than a journey towards
wisdom. However, a growing body of research suggests that late-in-life learning is possible. In reality, education does an aging brain good.
Throughout life, people’s brains constantly renovate themselves. In the late 1960s, British brain scientist Geoffrey Raisman spied growth in damaged brain regions of rats through an electron microscope; their brains were forming new connections. This meant brains may change every time a person learns something new.
Of course, that doesn’t mean the brain isn’t affected by the effects of time. Just as height usually declines over the years, so does brain volume: Humans lose about 4 percent every decade starting in their 40s. But that reduction doesn’t necessarily make people think slower; as long as we are alive and functioning, we can alter our brains with new information and experiences.
In fact, scientists now suspect accumulating novel experiences, facts, and skills can keep people’s minds more flexible. New pathways can strengthen our ever-changing mental structure, even as the brain shrinks.
Conventional fixes like word puzzles and brain-training apps can contribute to mental durability. Even something as simple as taking a different route to the grocery store or going somewhere new on vacation can keep the brain healthy.
A desire for new life challenges can further boost power. Research about aging adults who take on new enterprises shows improved function and memory as well as a reduced risk of mental disease. Openness — a characteristic defined by curiosity and a desire for knowledge — may also help folks pass brain tests. Some folks are born with this take-in-the-world attitude, but those who aren’t as genetically gifted aren’t necessarily out of luck. While genes can encourage an interest in doing new things, a 2012 study in the journal Psychology and Aging found completing reasoning tasks like puzzles and number games can enhance that desire for novel experiences, which can, in turn, refresh the brain. That’s why brain scientist Richard Kennedy says “It’s not that old dogs can’t learn new tricks. It’s that maybe old dogs don’t realize why they should.”
What do some people think of aging adults
Their wisdom grows as time goes by in their long life.
They can benefit from late-in-life learning and gain wisdom.
Their memory gradually becomes inferior to that of the past.
They are likely to have mental health issues due to forgetfulness.
What can we conclude from Geoffrey Raisman’s finding
Brain damage seriously hinders one’s learning.
Brains can refresh and improve with learning.
Brain power weakens slower than we imagine.
Brains forge connections under new conditions.
What is one thing that helps maintain the health of our brain even as it shrinks
Doing daily routines by conventional means B．Avoiding worrying about our mental durability C．Imitating old dogs’ way of learning new tricks D．Approaching everyday tasks in novel ways
What is the finding of the 2012 study in the journal Psychology and Aging
A．Wishing to solve puzzles enhances one’s reasoning power
B．Playing number games unexpectedly stimulates one’s memory
C．Desiring new experiences can help to renovate the brain
D．Learning new tricks should not be confined to old dogs only
【答案】63．C 64．B 65．D 66．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要探讨了衰老与大脑的关系，指出尽管大脑会随年龄增长而萎缩，但通过学习新事物、积累新经验等方式可以保持大脑的灵活性和健康。
细节理解题。根据第一段“Some people have said aging is more a slide into forgetfulness than a journey towards wisdom.(一些人认为，衰老与其说是一段通往智慧的旅程，不如说是逐渐陷入健忘的过程。)”可知，有些人认为老年人的记忆力会逐渐衰退，而不是增长智慧。故选 C。
推理判断题。根据第二段“Throughout life, people’s brains constantly renovate themselves. In the late 1960s, British brain scientist Geoffrey Raisman spied growth in damaged brain regions of rats through an electron microscope; their brains were forming new connections. This meant brains may change every time a person learns something new.(人这一辈子，大脑都在不断自我
更新。20 世纪 60 年代末，英国脑科学家杰弗里·雷斯曼通过电子显微镜观察到，老鼠受
损的大脑区域出现了生长现象，它们的大脑正在形成新的连接。这意味着，人每学到一些新东西，大脑就可能发生变化。)”可推知，大脑可以通过学习来更新和改善。故选 B。
推理判断题。根据第四段“In fact, scientists now suspect accumulating novel experiences, facts, a

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