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奋斗中学 2025~2026 学年高一下学期开学考试
英语试题
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，选出最佳选项。
1. What will the man buy for his sister
A. A watch. B. A painting. C. A concert ticket.
2. What are the speakers probably suffering from
A. A flood. B. A drought. C. An earthquake.
3. What is the man going to do on Friday night
A. Eat out. B. Watch a film. C. Stay at home.
4. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. What to buy. B. When to leave. C. Where to meet.
5. Why is the woman going to Geneva next week
A. For work. B. For pleasure. C. For her studies.
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，选出最佳选项。
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。
6. Where did the woman find the man’s wallet
A. On the table. B. In his bag. C. Under the sofa.
7. What will the man probably do next
A. Go shopping. B. Leave for school . C. Make a meal.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8. Who is the woman probably
A. A parent. B. A teacher. C. A student.
9. What is Mrs Brown doing now
A. Receiving a visitor. B. Teaching a class. C. Attending a meeting.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 13 题。
10. Where did the man go this summer
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A. The mountains. B. The seaside. C. The countryside.
11. Where did the man stay
A. At a hotel. B. At a campsite. C. At a local house.
12. What does the man think of the holiday
A. Short. B. Boring. C. Busy.
13. What do the man’s family plan to do next year
A. Hike in the forest. B. Go to a foreign town. C. Return to their hometown.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。
14. What does the woman probably do
A. She’s a hostess. B. She’s a manager. C. She’s a doctor.
15. Why does the man go to Namibia
A. To visit relatives. B. To go on holiday. C. To do volunteer work.
16. What is the man good at
A. Cooking meals. B. Doing the washing. C. Cleaning the windows.
17. How does the man describe his experience in Namibia
A. Relaxing. B. Satisfying. C. Challenging.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。
18. What is The Beast about
A. Forest adventures. B. A scientific project. C. Life in the city
19. What do we know about The Secrets of the Woods
A. It’s a documentary. B. It’s playing at Theatre Two. C. It’s especially for children.
20. What will Brad Thomas do
A. Give a talk. B. Recommend a film. C. Hand out the prizes.
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
Four of the most curious hotels of our time
District Hive
Phone:+35122 1450770
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Tourists coming to the Spanish desert of Gorafe have the chance to become guests of a small hotel that works
on the “smart home” system. The hotel can stand in any area and can survive in extreme environments. All the
tasks in the hotel are done by AI. Through a smartphone, you can control all systems.
Jules’ Undersea Lodge
Phone: + 13054512353
Located off the Florida coast, it is America’s first underwater hotel. This former research center is perfect for
brave travelers who won’t mind having to scuba dive (水肺潜水) 21 feet down into the main hallway. Inside, there
are three windows in total, where you can enjoy the view of the sea life. You can even book a personal cook, who
will scuba down to cook for you.
Kempinski Floating Palace
Phone: +97143319733
The hotel in Dubai, the UAE, which stands on the water, will open in 2025. It will have 48 luxury villas (豪华
别墅) and about 200 rooms. Guests will be delivered to the hotel using a boat or helicopter. Guests will be able to
sail their home. The hotel will be managed according to the “smart home” system and will recycle all the rubbish
left by the guests.
Arctic Snow Hotel & Glass Igloos
Phone: +358408453774
It is located on the Aretic Circle (北极圈), just a 30-minute drive from Rovaniemi, Finland. The 360-degree
glass roof (屋顶) of the ice house provides you with the best possible views of the sky. When the northern lights
make an appearance, an alarm system will let guests know. Beds are made of snow and ice, and guests sleep in
sleeping bags.
1. Where is the underwater hotel
A. In Spain. B. In Finland. C. In the UAE. D. In the USA.
2. Which hotel is still being built
A. Kempinski Floating Palace. B. Jules’ Undersea Lodge.
C. District Hive. D. Arctic Snow Hotel & Glass Igloos.
3. Which number should you call if you want to book a room to see the northern lights
A. +351221450770. B. +13054512353. C. +97143319733. D. +358408453774.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. D
B
Shemicka Monroe and her son Lameko York’s journey to higher education has been anything but
straightforward. Today Monroe stands proud as a Sandhills Community College graduate, while Lameko will
follow in her footsteps at graduation in May.
A wish for a career (事业) in social work drove Monroe’s decision to enroll at (报读) Sandhills Community
College in 2002. During her first year, she found out she was having a baby. Because of physical reasons, Monroe
decided to unenroll. When her son Lameko was three, she found herself doing a physically demanding job in a
factory. Deciding to better their lives, Monroe re-enrolled to get her degree in human service technology and
general studies.
After she graduated from Sandhills, Monroe went to UNC Pembroke for a degree in social work. Over the past
12 years, she has worked her way up and now serves at RHA Health Services, taking any chances to better herself
through continuing education courses.
Throughout childhood, Lameko watched his mom stop at nothing to achieve her educational and career
dreams. Lameko began his time at Sandhills in 2021, working toward a degree in engineering. Their journey took
an unexpected turn in 2022 when Monroe faced a huge health challenge. She kept her health condition hidden,
wanting her son to remain focused on his education. Through her strength and perseverance (毅 力 ), Monroe
became healthy about a year later.
Lameko’s journey at Sandhills is equally impressive. Addressing challenges, including long rides to attend
classes, Lameko’s perseverance mirrored his mother’s. With graduation just around the corner, Lameko reflects on
their journey, “Work in silence and let your success make the noise.”
Monroe advises students who may face challenges when working to achieve their education, “It’s going to be
hard. But never give up. Through the hard journey, you are going to cry; all those tears (眼泪) are doing is simply
making your plants grow well. In the end, your flower will open.”
4. What was Monroe’s life like when Lameko was three
A. Healthy. B. Simple. C. Empty. D. Hard.
5. How did Monroe make self-improvement
A. By attending many courses. B. By performing social work.
C. By doing physical activities. D. By developing a list of goals.
6. What impressed Lameko a lot about Monroe
A. Her focus on his studies. B. Her strength in engineering.
C. Her encouragement to the sick. D. Her efforts to realize her dream.
7. What message does Monroe want to give students
A. Patience pays off. B. It’s never too late to learn.
C. Perseverance means victory. D. Failure is the mother of success.
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. D 7. C
C
The fountain (喷泉) show of a famous hotel, on the Las Vegas Strip, attracts many visitors every day. But on
Tuesday, March 5, this tradition had to be stopped for a unique guest. A yellow-billed loon, a bird not usually found
on the mainland of the U.S., landed in the fountain.
“We are happy to welcome the unique guest,” wrote the hotel team on Twitter. They then announced that the
fountains had been stopped and that they were working with state wildlife officials to rescue the bird, which had
“found comfort in our little lake.”
It is extremely rare (罕见的) to see a yellow-billed loon in the Las Vegas area, as it usually makes its home in
the Arctic and along the Pacific mainland. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has listed it
as “vulnerable” meaning it could be at risk of endangerment (受到危害) in the future, while the National Park
Service (NPS) considers it to be one of the ten rarest birds that breed (繁殖) on the mainland of the United States,
adding that about 20%-25% of the global population visits Alaska seasonally.
“It’s an odd thing that it would come to the hotel’s fountains, where there are so many people,” said Kurt
Buzard of the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve. According to him, the yellow-billed loon is a younger bird that
might have gotten lost while trying to travel north along the coast, where most yellow-billed loons travel. “It’s
really off-course here. Very unusual to see a bird like that here.”
At first, officials from the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) decided it was best not to trouble the bird,
giving it a day to work it out on its own. But when Wednesday came, they were worried about the absence of food
the loon may face if it stayed there, so they caught the bird. Once they made sure it was unharmed and in good
health, it was transported to the Wetlands, an area about 5 miles from the Strip, where it had plenty of food and
water.
8. What happened to the fountain show on Tuesday
A. It was turned off because of an emergency. B. It had a special mix of music and lights.
C. It drew a large number of visitors. D. It was canceled for repair work.
9. Why does the author mention IUCN and NPS in paragraph 3
A. To stress the yellow-billed loon’s rareness and survival situation.
B. To discuss the yellow-billed loon’s living place preferences.
C. To explain the yellow-billed loon’s seasonal visits to Alaska.
D. To introduce the yellow-billed loon’s breeding models.
10. What does the underlined word “odd” in paragraph 4 mean
A Interesting. B. Surprising. C. Difficult. D. Natural.
11. What was the NDOW officials’ first reaction to the bird
A. To leave it alone. B. To inform its owner.
C. To check its condition. D. To move it somewhere else.
【答案】8. A 9. A 10. B 11. A
D
Local government and firefighters in the United States are always managing to look for new and creative
methods to help keep wildfires under control. Especially during the hot and dry summer months, thousands of
wildfires spread through forests every year. The city of West Sacramento in North California has found a creative
secret weapon (秘密武器) to help address this problem. The secret weapon, believe it or not, is goats (山羊)!
In their wake, the dangerous fires cause loss of life, and cause damage to land and neighboring communities.
By thinking out of the box, the decision to use goats for fire prevention has proven (证明) to be a success.
These friendly animals have been helping the city with wildfire prevention by eating the dry grass and dead
trees. When the goats eat the things that are likely to catch fire, they stop the problem before it grows!
Wildfires can happen naturally, when dry plants catch fire because of the sun’s heat. However, most wildfires
are caused by human carelessness. The best way to fight the fires and lessen the damage is to try to clear away the
things that encourage the fire’s spread, in this case the dry grass, trees and plants. If the things that are most likely
to catch fire are gone, the fire is less likely to spread.
This is a very environmentally friendly solution on many levels, and super effective as well. The loveable
goats are able to reach difficult areas that grass cutters would not be able to reach. Firefighters and government
officials could not be happier with the results. West Sacramento public information officer, Paul Hosely, said that
about 400 of these goats can clear an area of about two acres per day. They even fertilize (使肥沃) the area, a
natural and free side effect of eating all those dry plants.
Although this effort is costly, it has paid off. A few weeks ago, a fire near the Oakland Zoo spread quickly.
Fire breaks made by the goats helped stop it from growing and spreading, and kept the people in the area and their
properties (财产) safe.
12. What does the underlined part “this problem” in paragraph 1 refer to
A. The shortage of firefighters in the U. S. B. Loss of life caused by extreme weather.
C. The growth of wildfires across wooded areas. D. Damage to land caused by some wild animals.
13. How do goats help West Sacramento
A. By fertilizing gardens. B. By creating fire breaks.
C. By warning of possible danger. D. By controlling overgrown grass.
14. How does the author show the solution’s effectiveness in paragraph5
A. By using experts’ words. B. By providing examples.
C. By showing differences. D. By describing a process.
15. The author used the event near the Oakland Zoo to show _________.
A. the side effect of the mentioned solution B. the popularity of the mentioned solution
C. the high cost of the mentioned solution D. the success of the mentioned solution
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. D
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。
In addition to being a quiet pastime, reading fiction offers children a number of benefits (好处) .
Reading fiction helps children learn to infer (推断) .
____16____ What does a character look like Why is a character behaving that way What are their possible
motivations (动机) Over time, reading fiction and answering these questions is like exercising the mind, helping
children develop important thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Reading fiction makes children more empathetic (感同身受的) .
Fiction is more effective than non-fiction at changing our views about people different from ourselves. Why
Because when children are drawn into a great story, they connect to its characters emotionally (情感上) and end up
feeling a real empathy they do not forget when they finish the book. ____17____
All reading builds vocabulary.
As children read, they see words in context. ____18____ This is a gentle and fun way for them to get
knowledge and develop writing skills. Words are the building blocks of our communication with others and having
a strong vocabulary makes that communication easier, deeper, and more meaningful.
Reading fiction can help children socialize.
____19____ As characters in the stories they read ride school buses, sit in the lunchroom and make friends,
they teach children about how people may react to situations and challenges. Seeing the mistakes characters make
in stories can help children get wisdom for use in their own lives.
____20____
This benefit is true of all reading, but it’s an important one to note. If a child is going to take away any kind of
message or lesson from reading, they must be skilled at focusing on the task at hand: Reading. The more children
read books, the better they will be able to dive deep into their text.
A. Reading fiction helps children learn to focus.
B. Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth.
C. Reading fiction helps children develop creativity.
D. Over time they understand their meaning and proper usage.
E. A story has holes that must be filled in with readers’ imaginations.
F. Fiction can effectively teach children how to get along with others.
G. This helps develop empathy in children that will translate into real life.
【答案】16. E 17. G 18. D 19. F 20. A
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。
At 11, my parents gave me a choice: I could stop figure skating or join a new club that had a program for
people with disabilities. I was born with dyspraxia (运动障碍), which made it ____21____ for me to skate like
others. Even with extra lessons, I wasn’t ____22____.
But I didn’t like either ____23____. I loved figure skating, but I didn’t want to feel ____24____ by going to a
specialized club. But to keep skating, I decided to ____25____ clubs.
On my first day, I was welcomed by the coaches and teammates but I was still ____26____ joining the club. I
told them I didn’t like them, but my coach continued to be nice to me. Under her coaching, I became a better skater.
I was ____27____ when I learned I could skate by myself in a competition, something I couldn’t do at my old club.
In my first ____28____ with the special Olympics program, I won first place in my group. I felt happy, but I
didn’t want to tell others about my ____29____ because I thought the competition wasn’t as ____30____ as the
ones my older sister got to compete in. However, with my mom’s ____31____, I took my medal to my old skating
club where my sister still skated. My old coaches and teammates ____32____ me, which made me realize they
never looked down on me.
Through this experience, I realized it was me who didn’t ____33____ myself. From that day on, I learned to
be proud of my ____34____ and to love the things about me that make me ____35____.
21. A. serious B. boring C. secret D. hard
22. A. crying B. improving C. playing D. waiting
23. A. goal B. role C. choice D. program
24. A. different B. empty C. lucky D. safe
25. A. repay B. help C. leave D. change
26. A. curious about B. angry at C. surprised at D. careful about
27. A. doubtful B. calm C. excited D. afraid
28. A. discussion B. suggestion C. preparation D. competition
29. A. win B. plan C. way D. need
30. A. good B. free C. true D. fast
31. A. introduction B. encouragement C. agreement D. comparison
32. A. comforted B. answered C. praised D. thanked
33. A. accept B. protect C. know D. excuse
34. A. promises B. discoveries C. adventures D. achievements
35. A. simple B. unique C. creative D. attractive
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. A
31. B 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. B
第二节 (共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Music can ____36____ (true) be made with anything. All you have to do is take ____37____ look at the world
around you. Musician Luo Wenjun is doing just that. He makes music by blowing on leaves with his mouth.
Wenjun’s musical instrument is free, and unlike money, does in fact grow on trees. He has been creating beautiful
music this way ever since he ____38____ (be) a child.
When Wenjun wants ____39____ (create) music, he goes out and picks leaves off trees. In his opinion, “a leaf
is the ____40____ (cheap) instrument in the world.” Wenjun says that there is an actual art in ____41____ (choose)
the instrument itself. In order to make the right music with the right sounds, you must first pick the right leaf. Not
every leaf can ____42____ (blow) the same way.
Recognized as the best leaf blower in China, Wenjun has been playing the leaf for over 30 years and his skills
have brought him to a large number ____43____ musical stages (舞台) around the world.
____44____ remains most important to him is keeping this old tradition alive, so Wenjun continues to teach
the technique (技艺) to students anywhere from 7 to 70 years old. He hopes that his efforts will help preserve the
cultural technique for many more ____45____ (generation) to come.
【答案】36. truly
37. a 38. was
39. to create
40. cheapest
41. choosing
42. be blown
43. of 44. What
45. generations
第四部分写作 (共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
46. 假定你是校太极俱乐部负责人李华，下周俱乐部将举办一场活动，请给外教 Caroline 写邮件邀请她参
加。内容包括：
1.活动介绍；
2.表达期待。
注意：
1.写作词数应为 80 个左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Dear Caroline,
I’m Li Hua, the head of our school’s Tai Chi Club.
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Caroline,
I’m Li Hua, the head of our school’s Tai Chi Club. I’m writing to sincerely invite you to our club’s activity,
which will be held next Friday afternoon from 4 to 5:30 on the school playground.
This activity is designed to spread traditional Chinese culture, where experienced club members will first
demonstrate standard Tai Chi movements and then teach you simple and easy-to-learn routines patiently, helping
you feel the elegance and tranquility of this ancient martial art.
We sincerely look forward to your participation and hope you can enjoy the activity.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分 25 分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Pulling into the parking lot at Albertson’s Grocery Store (杂货店) , I went over the grocery list in my head.
We had friends coming for dinner. I still had some cleaning to do, and I needed time to shower and dress. “Come
on, guys,” I said to the kids as I turned off the engine. “Let’s see how fast we can do this. I hurriedly got out of the
car, and lifted my two-year-old daughter, Andrea, from her car seat. Seven-year-old Max, my oldest, volunteered,”
Let me help.
“Okay,” I said, “you close the door when everybody’s out.” With three kids, I always felt like I was forgetting
something. Daniel.. Where was Daniel I felt a pull on my arm and turned around. There he was, my four-year-old.
He wasn’t one to say much. I put my hand out and he held onto it as we headed to the store.
We were halfway there when Daniel dropped my hand and walked over to the cart (手推车) return area. He
stopped, looking at something by his feet. “Daniel, leave it, whatever it is,” I said. “We need to go.” He reached
down and picked up his prize, a crumpled (皱巴巴的) square of greenish paper. I took a quick look at it. A dollar
bill. “I’ll take care of it till we’re home.” I put it into my pocket.
“Whose is it ” Daniel asked. “Won’t the people who lost it be sad ”
“No one will miss it. Trust me.”
We quickly did the shopping and left the store. As we passed the place where Daniel had found his dollar, he
slowed down. “Mom, maybe someone really needs that money.” Daniel said.
“Look, it’s only a dollar,” I said impatiently, fishing the crumpled bill out of my pocket and unfolding (展开)
it. I did a double take. “Daniel,” I said, “you found a hundred-dollar bill!” Daniel stopped and looked up at me.
“Let’s give it back.” “But how ” I asked.
“We wait here, and they come get it.” “We don’t have much time to stand here waiting,” I said, though I hated
to think of someone losing so much. But then Daniel said quietly, “Mom, you never have time when it’s important.”
I took a deep breath and said, “Okay, we’ll wait ten minutes.”
注意： (1) 续写词数应为 150 个左右：
(2) 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
We put the groceries in the car and sat inside.
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“Wait here a minute.” I said to the kids as I jumped out of the car and walked over to the couple.
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【答案】
We put the groceries in the car and sat inside. The ten minutes felt like an hour. Max and Andrea grew a
little restless, but Daniel kept his eyes fixed on the cart return area, never moving his gaze. Just as I was about to
suggest leaving, a couple hurried over, looking anxious and checking the ground carefully. The woman was wiping
her eyes, and the man was muttering, “I must have dropped it here… it’s for our kid’s medicine.” Daniel nudged
my arm and whispered, “Mom, that’s them.”
“Wait here a minute.” I said to the kids as I jumped out of the car and walked over to the couple. I held up
the crumpled hundred-dollar bill and asked if they had lost it. The woman’s face lit up instantly, and she nodded
eagerly. “Yes! That’s ours! We were so worried — our son is sick and we need it for his pills.” I handed her the
bill, and the couple thanked me repeatedly. When I got back to the car, Daniel smiled proudly. I hugged him tightly,
realizing my little boy had taught me a precious lesson about kindness and what truly matters.奋斗中学 2025~2026 学年高一下学期开学考试
英语试题
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，选出最佳选项。
1. What will the man buy for his sister
A. A watch. B. A painting. C. A concert ticket.
2. What are the speakers probably suffering from
A. A flood. B. A drought. C. An earthquake.
3. What is the man going to do on Friday night
A. Eat out. B. Watch a film. C. Stay at home.
4. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. What to buy. B. When to leave. C. Where to meet.
5. Why is the woman going to Geneva next week
A. For work. B. For pleasure. C. For her studies.
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，选出最佳选项。
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。
6. Where did the woman find the man’s wallet
A. On the table. B. In his bag. C. Under the sofa.
7. What will the man probably do next
A. Go shopping. B. Leave for school . C. Make a meal.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8. Who is the woman probably
A. A parent. B. A teacher. C. A student.
9. What is Mrs Brown doing now
A. Receiving a visitor. B. Teaching a class. C. Attending a meeting.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 13 题。
10. Where did the man go this summer
第 1页/共 21页
A. The mountains. B. The seaside. C. The countryside.
11. Where did the man stay
A. At a hotel. B. At a campsite. C. At a local house.
12. What does the man think of the holiday
A. Short. B. Boring. C. Busy.
13. What do the man’s family plan to do next year
A. Hike in the forest. B. Go to a foreign town. C. Return to their hometown.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。
14. What does the woman probably do
A. She’s a hostess. B. She’s a manager. C. She’s a doctor.
15. Why does the man go to Namibia
A. To visit relatives. B. To go on holiday. C. To do volunteer work.
16. What is the man good at
A. Cooking meals. B. Doing the washing. C. Cleaning the windows.
17. How does the man describe his experience in Namibia
A. Relaxing. B. Satisfying. C. Challenging.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。
18. What is The Beast about
A. Forest adventures. B. A scientific project. C. Life in the city
19. What do we know about The Secrets of the Woods
A. It’s a documentary. B. It’s playing at Theatre Two. C. It’s especially for children.
20. What will Brad Thomas do
A. Give a talk. B. Recommend a film. C. Hand out the prizes.
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
Four of the most curious hotels of our time
District Hive
Phone:+35122 1450770
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Tourists coming to the Spanish desert of Gorafe have the chance to become guests of a small hotel that works
on the “smart home” system. The hotel can stand in any area and can survive in extreme environments. All the
tasks in the hotel are done by AI. Through a smartphone, you can control all systems.
Jules’ Undersea Lodge
Phone: + 13054512353
Located off the Florida coast, it is America’s first underwater hotel. This former research center is perfect for
brave travelers who won’t mind having to scuba dive (水肺潜水) 21 feet down into the main hallway. Inside, there
are three windows in total, where you can enjoy the view of the sea life. You can even book a personal cook, who
will scuba down to cook for you.
Kempinski Floating Palace
Phone: +97143319733
The hotel in Dubai, the UAE, which stands on the water, will open in 2025. It will have 48 luxury villas (豪华
别墅) and about 200 rooms. Guests will be delivered to the hotel using a boat or helicopter. Guests will be able to
sail their home. The hotel will be managed according to the “smart home” system and will recycle all the rubbish
left by the guests.
Arctic Snow Hotel & Glass Igloos
Phone: +358408453774
It is located on the Aretic Circle (北极圈), just a 30-minute drive from Rovaniemi, Finland. The 360-degree
glass roof (屋顶) of the ice house provides you with the best possible views of the sky. When the northern lights
make an appearance, an alarm system will let guests know. Beds are made of snow and ice, and guests sleep in
sleeping bags.
1. Where is the underwater hotel
A. In Spain. B. In Finland. C. In the UAE. D. In the USA.
2. Which hotel is still being built
A. Kempinski Floating Palace. B. Jules’ Undersea Lodge.
C. District Hive. D. Arctic Snow Hotel & Glass Igloos.
3. Which number should you call if you want to book a room to see the northern lights
A. +351221450770. B. +13054512353. C. +97143319733. D. +358408453774.
B
Shemicka Monroe and her son Lameko York’s journey to higher education has been anything but
straightforward. Today Monroe stands proud as a Sandhills Community College graduate, while Lameko will
follow in her footsteps at graduation in May.
A wish for a career (事业) in social work drove Monroe’s decision to enroll at (报读) Sandhills Community
College in 2002. During her first year, she found out she was having a baby. Because of physical reasons, Monroe
decided to unenroll. When her son Lameko was three, she found herself doing a physically demanding job in a
factory. Deciding to better their lives, Monroe re-enrolled to get her degree in human service technology and
general studies.
After she graduated from Sandhills, Monroe went to UNC Pembroke for a degree in social work. Over the past
12 years, she has worked her way up and now serves at RHA Health Services, taking any chances to better herself
through continuing education courses.
Throughout childhood, Lameko watched his mom stop at nothing to achieve her educational and career
dreams. Lameko began his time at Sandhills in 2021, working toward a degree in engineering. Their journey took
an unexpected turn in 2022 when Monroe faced a huge health challenge. She kept her health condition hidden,
wanting her son to remain focused on his education. Through her strength and perseverance (毅 力 ), Monroe
became healthy about a year later.
Lameko’s journey at Sandhills is equally impressive. Addressing challenges, including long rides to attend
classes, Lameko’s perseverance mirrored his mother’s. With graduation just around the corner, Lameko reflects on
their journey, “Work in silence and let your success make the noise.”
Monroe advises students who may face challenges when working to achieve their education, “It’s going to be
hard. But never give up. Through the hard journey, you are going to cry; all those tears (眼泪) are doing is simply
making your plants grow well. In the end, your flower will open.”
4. What was Monroe’s life like when Lameko was three
A. Healthy. B. Simple. C. Empty. D. Hard.
5. How did Monroe make self-improvement
A. By attending many courses. B. By performing social work.
C. By doing physical activities. D. By developing a list of goals.
6. What impressed Lameko a lot about Monroe
A. Her focus on his studies. B. Her strength in engineering.
C. Her encouragement to the sick. D. Her efforts to realize her dream.
7. What message does Monroe want to give students
A. Patience pays off. B. It’s never too late to learn.
C. Perseverance means victory. D. Failure is the mother of success.
C
The fountain (喷泉) show of a famous hotel, on the Las Vegas Strip, attracts many visitors every day. But on
Tuesday, March 5, this tradition had to be stopped for a unique guest. A yellow-billed loon, a bird not usually found
on the mainland of the U.S., landed in the fountain.
“We are happy to welcome the unique guest,” wrote the hotel team on Twitter. They then announced that the
fountains had been stopped and that they were working with state wildlife officials to rescue the bird, which had
“found comfort in our little lake.”
It is extremely rare (罕见的) to see a yellow-billed loon in the Las Vegas area, as it usually makes its home in
the Arctic and along the Pacific mainland. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has listed it
as “vulnerable” meaning it could be at risk of endangerment (受到危害) in the future, while the National Park
Service (NPS) considers it to be one of the ten rarest birds that breed (繁殖) on the mainland of the United States,
adding that about 20%-25% of the global population visits Alaska seasonally.
“It’s an odd thing that it would come to the hotel’s fountains, where there are so many people,” said Kurt
Buzard of the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve. According to him, the yellow-billed loon is a younger bird that
might have gotten lost while trying to travel north along the coast, where most yellow-billed loons travel. “It’s
really off-course here. Very unusual to see a bird like that here.”
At first, officials from the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) decided it was best not to trouble the bird,
giving it a day to work it out on its own. But when Wednesday came, they were worried about the absence of food
the loon may face if it stayed there, so they caught the bird. Once they made sure it was unharmed and in good
health, it was transported to the Wetlands, an area about 5 miles from the Strip, where it had plenty of food and
water.
8. What happened to the fountain show on Tuesday
A. It was turned off because of an emergency. B. It had a special mix of music and lights.
C. It drew a large number of visitors. D. It was canceled for repair work.
9. Why does the author mention IUCN and NPS in paragraph 3
A. To stress the yellow-billed loon’s rareness and survival situation.
B. To discuss the yellow-billed loon’s living place preferences.
C. To explain the yellow-billed loon’s seasonal visits to Alaska.
D. To introduce the yellow-billed loon’s breeding models.
10. What does the underlined word “odd” in paragraph 4 mean
A Interesting. B. Surprising. C. Difficult. D. Natural.
11. What was the NDOW officials’ first reaction to the bird
A. To leave it alone. B. To inform its owner.
C. To check its condition. D. To move it somewhere else.
D
Local government and firefighters in the United States are always managing to look for new and creative
methods to help keep wildfires under control. Especially during the hot and dry summer months, thousands of
wildfires spread through forests every year. The city of West Sacramento in North California has found a creative
secret weapon (秘密武器) to help address this problem. The secret weapon, believe it or not, is goats (山羊)!
In their wake, the dangerous fires cause loss of life, and cause damage to land and neighboring communities.
By thinking out of the box, the decision to use goats for fire prevention has proven (证明) to be a success.
These friendly animals have been helping the city with wildfire prevention by eating the dry grass and dead
trees. When the goats eat the things that are likely to catch fire, they stop the problem before it grows!
Wildfires can happen naturally, when dry plants catch fire because of the sun’s heat. However, most wildfires
are caused by human carelessness. The best way to fight the fires and lessen the damage is to try to clear away the
things that encourage the fire’s spread, in this case the dry grass, trees and plants. If the things that are most likely
to catch fire are gone, the fire is less likely to spread.
This is a very environmentally friendly solution on many levels, and super effective as well. The loveable
goats are able to reach difficult areas that grass cutters would not be able to reach. Firefighters and government
officials could not be happier with the results. West Sacramento public information officer, Paul Hosely, said that
about 400 of these goats can clear an area of about two acres per day. They even fertilize (使肥沃) the area, a
natural and free side effect of eating all those dry plants.
Although this effort is costly, it has paid off. A few weeks ago, a fire near the Oakland Zoo spread quickly.
Fire breaks made by the goats helped stop it from growing and spreading, and kept the people in the area and their
properties (财产) safe.
12. What does the underlined part “this problem” in paragraph 1 refer to
A. The shortage of firefighters in the U. S. B. Loss of life caused by extreme weather.
C. The growth of wildfires across wooded areas. D. Damage to land caused by some wild animals.
13. How do goats help West Sacramento
A. By fertilizing gardens. B. By creating fire breaks.
C. By warning of possible danger. D. By controlling overgrown grass.
14. How does the author show the solution’s effectiveness in paragraph5
A. By using experts’ words. B. By providing examples.
C. By showing differences. D. By describing a process.
15. The author used the event near the Oakland Zoo to show _________.
A. the side effect of the mentioned solution B. the popularity of the mentioned solution
C. the high cost of the mentioned solution D. the success of the mentioned solution
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。
In addition to being a quiet pastime, reading fiction offers children a number of benefits (好处) .
Reading fiction helps children learn to infer (推断) .
____16____ What does a character look like Why is a character behaving that way What are their possible
motivations (动机) Over time, reading fiction and answering these questions is like exercising the mind, helping
children develop important thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Reading fiction makes children more empathetic (感同身受的) .
Fiction is more effective than non-fiction at changing our views about people different from ourselves. Why
Because when children are drawn into a great story, they connect to its characters emotionally (情感上) and end up
feeling a real empathy they do not forget when they finish the book. ____17____
All reading builds vocabulary.
As children read, they see words in context. ____18____ This is a gentle and fun way for them to get
knowledge and develop writing skills. Words are the building blocks of our communication with others and having
a strong vocabulary makes that communication easier, deeper, and more meaningful.
Reading fiction can help children socialize.
____19____ As characters in the stories they read ride school buses, sit in the lunchroom and make friends,
they teach children about how people may react to situations and challenges. Seeing the mistakes characters make
in stories can help children get wisdom for use in their own lives.
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This benefit is true of all reading, but it’s an important one to note. If a child is going to take away any kind of
message or lesson from reading, they must be skilled at focusing on the task at hand: Reading. The more children
read books, the better they will be able to dive deep into their text.
A. Reading fiction helps children learn to focus.
B. Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth.
C. Reading fiction helps children develop creativity.
D. Over time they understand their meaning and proper usage.
E. A story has holes that must be filled in with readers’ imaginations.
F. Fiction can effectively teach children how to get along with others.
G. This helps develop empathy in children that will translate into real life.
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。
At 11, my parents gave me a choice: I could stop figure skating or join a new club that had a program for
people with disabilities. I was born with dyspraxia (运动障碍), which made it ____21____ for me to skate like
others. Even with extra lessons, I wasn’t ____22____.
But I didn’t like either ____23____. I loved figure skating, but I didn’t want to feel ____24____ by going to a
specialized club. But to keep skating, I decided to ____25____ clubs.
On my first day, I was welcomed by the coaches and teammates but I was still ____26____ joining the club. I
told them I didn’t like them, but my coach continued to be nice to me. Under her coaching, I became a better skater.
I was ____27____ when I learned I could skate by myself in a competition, something I couldn’t do at my old club.
In my first ____28____ with the special Olympics program, I won first place in my group. I felt happy, but I
didn’t want to tell others about my ____29____ because I thought the competition wasn’t as ____30____ as the
ones my older sister got to compete in. However, with my mom’s ____31____, I took my medal to my old skating
club where my sister still skated. My old coaches and teammates ____32____ me, which made me realize they
never looked down on me.
Through this experience, I realized it was me who didn’t ____33____ myself. From that day on, I learned to
be proud of my ____34____ and to love the things about me that make me ____35____.
21. A. serious B. boring C. secret D. hard
22. A. crying B. improving C. playing D. waiting
23. A. goal B. role C. choice D. program
24. A. different B. empty C. lucky D. safe
25. A. repay B. help C. leave D. change
26. A. curious about B. angry at C. surprised at D. careful about
27. A. doubtful B. calm C. excited D. afraid
28. A. discussion B. suggestion C. preparation D. competition
29. A. win B. plan C. way D. need
30. A. good B. free C. true D. fast
31. A. introduction B. encouragement C. agreement D. comparison
32. A. comforted B. answered C. praised D. thanked
33. A. accept B. protect C. know D. excuse
34. A. promises B. discoveries C. adventures D. achievements
35. A. simple B. unique C. creative D. attractive
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。
Music can ____36____ (true) be made with anything. All you have to do is take ____37____ look at the world
around you. Musician Luo Wenjun is doing just that. He makes music by blowing on leaves with his mouth.
Wenjun’s musical instrument is free, and unlike money, does in fact grow on trees. He has been creating beautiful
music this way ever since he ____38____ (be) a child.
When Wenjun wants ____39____ (create) music, he goes out and picks leaves off trees. In his opinion, “a leaf
is the ____40____ (cheap) instrument in the world.” Wenjun says that there is an actual art in ____41____ (choose)
the instrument itself. In order to make the right music with the right sounds, you must first pick the right leaf. Not
every leaf can ____42____ (blow) the same way.
Recognized as the best leaf blower in China, Wenjun has been playing the leaf for over 30 years and his skills
have brought him to a large number ____43____ musical stages (舞台) around the world.
____44____ remains most important to him is keeping this old tradition alive, so Wenjun continues to teach
the technique (技艺) to students anywhere from 7 to 70 years old. He hopes that his efforts will help preserve the
cultural technique for many more ____45____ (generation) to come.
第四部分写作 (共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
46. 假定你是校太极俱乐部负责人李华，下周俱乐部将举办一场活动，请给外教 Caroline 写邮件邀请她参
加。内容包括：
1.活动介绍；
2.表达期待。
注意：
1.写作词数应为 80 个左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Dear Caroline,
I’m Li Hua, the head of our school’s Tai Chi Club.
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分 25 分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Pulling into the parking lot at Albertson’s Grocery Store (杂货店) , I went over the grocery list in my head.
We had friends coming for dinner. I still had some cleaning to do, and I needed time to shower and dress. “Come
on, guys,” I said to the kids as I turned off the engine. “Let’s see how fast we can do this. I hurriedly got out of the
car, and lifted my two-year-old daughter, Andrea, from her car seat. Seven-year-old Max, my oldest, volunteered,”
Let me help.
“Okay,” I said, “you close the door when everybody’s out.” With three kids, I always felt like I was forgetting
something. Daniel.. Where was Daniel I felt a pull on my arm and turned around. There he was, my four-year-old.
He wasn’t one to say much. I put my hand out and he held onto it as we headed to the store.
We were halfway there when Daniel dropped my hand and walked over to the cart (手推车) return area. He
stopped, looking at something by his feet. “Daniel, leave it, whatever it is,” I said. “We need to go.” He reached
down and picked up his prize, a crumpled (皱巴巴的) square of greenish paper. I took a quick look at it. A dollar
bill. “I’ll take care of it till we’re home.” I put it into my pocket.
“Whose is it ” Daniel asked. “Won’t the people who lost it be sad ”
“No one will miss it. Trust me.”
We quickly did the shopping and left the store. As we passed the place where Daniel had found his dollar, he
slowed down. “Mom, maybe someone really needs that money.” Daniel said.
“Look, it’s only a dollar,” I said impatiently, fishing the crumpled bill out of my pocket and unfolding (展开)
it. I did a double take. “Daniel,” I said, “you found a hundred-dollar bill!” Daniel stopped and looked up at me.
“Let’s give it back.” “But how ” I asked.
“We wait here, and they come get it.” “We don’t have much time to stand here waiting,” I said, though I hated
to think of someone losing so much. But then Daniel said quietly, “Mom, you never have time when it’s important.”
I took a deep breath and said, “Okay, we’ll wait ten minutes.”
注意： (1) 续写词数应为 150 个左右：
(2) 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
We put the groceries in the car and sat inside.
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“Wait here a minute.” I said to the kids as I jumped out of the car and walked over to the couple.
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