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廣州市培英中學(xué)2025年高考第三次模擬訓(xùn)練
英語
本試卷共10頁，滿分120分。考試用時(shí)120分鐘。
第二部分 閱讀(共兩節(jié)，滿分50分)
第一節(jié)(共15小題;每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分)
閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。
A
MUSEUM OF CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY EVENTS VOLUNTEER
Volunteers in this role will be added to the Events Volunteer Register. When a volunteering opportunity arises, an email will be sent to the Register. Tasks may include preparing for,advertising or helping out at events. Reply to the email if interested.
The Museum runs regular events for adults and children, engaging thousands annually. Help is sought for various tasks to ensure events run smoothly.
VOLUNTEER TASKS
·Helping at adult or children’s events: serving drinks, storytelling and facilitating hands-on activities; setting up for and tidying up after events
·Photography: taking and uploading photos of events
·Advertising: helping distribute promotional posters
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
·Experience in museum education to enhance your CV (簡歷)
·Chance to develop new skills
·Join an enthusiastic team and work cooperatively
·Opportunity to ask for a reference but only after 40 hours’ voluntary work
KILLS REQUIRED
·Reliability
·Friendly and polite towards visitors
·Willingness to help out with different tasks
Events mainly occur on weekdays, not many on weekends. Applicants must be 18+. Events Volunteers will be invited to have an informal phone chat and to attend a training session before they are formally accepted as volunteers.
1. How can volunteers apply for the role
A. By sending a registration letter. B. By calling the museum.
C. By helping out at events in advance. D. By replying to the email.
2. What can each volunteer gain from this role
A. Improvement of CV writing. B. Experience of teamwork.
C. A reference letter. D. Friendship with visitors.
3 Which is an application requirement
A. Having previous work experience. B. Availability on weekends.
C. Being at least 18 years old. D. Passing a formal interview.
B
My fingers trembled as I signed the pre-medical application form. The watercolor brushes on my desk stared back at me like abandoned friends. I’m Lora, an 18-year-old who secretly drew brain diagrams on napkins while classmates drew cartoons. “Art feeds the soul but starves the body,” Mom always said. Her words haunted me as my biology textbooks slowly buried my drawing pads.
Then came the school career fair that changed everything. Dr. Eleanor Whitman from Harvard asked us to list our “hidden skills”. My hand shook as I wrote “observing details”—something I’d learned from painting flower petals. “That’s medical research’s most needed skill!” she exclaimed, sharing how a student turned microbiology notes into textbook illustrations. My lab partner whispered, “Remember our photosynthesis (光合作用) comic ” For the first time, my two worlds didn’t feel so separate.
The real surprise came during hospital volunteering. Watching surgeries, I noticed something—the steady hands of doctors reminded me of my brushwork. When a boy struggled to describe his pain, I drew a fire-breathing dragon on his cast. “You made medicine speak,” the nurse said. Slowly, my drawing pads filled with cells that looked like colored-glass art and X-rays arranged like abstract paintings.
Mr. Dawson, our career counselor, helped connect these dots. On his whiteboard, my medical knowledge and art skills overlapped in a bright yellow circle labeled “Medical Illustration”. He showed me job listings I never knew existed—graphic designers for science apps, 3D modelers for anatomy (解剖) classes. “Your ‘impractical’ skill makes you stand out,” he said, pointing to my dragon drawing now used in pain management workshops.
Today, my microscope and paintbrushes share the same desk. The same hands that once hesitated between them now create 3D models of viruses for vaccine education. Sometimes I teach young patients to draw their feelings instead of describing them. My story isn’t about heart and reality canceling each other out—they just multiply possibilities.
4. What can be inferred about Lora from paragraph 1
A. She had given up the hobby of drawing. B. She was excited about studying medicine.
C. She felt torn between art and medical study. D. She regretted not practicing painting earlier.
5. Dr. Eleanor thought of Lora’ s “hidden skills” as ______.
A. a plus. B. a leisure. C. a distraction. D. a burden.
6. How did Lora’s hospital experience influence her
A. It helped develop her surgical skills. B. It directed her toward doctor training.
C. It boosted her enthusiasm for abstract art. D. It convinced her of art’s role in healthcare.
7. What message does the author want to convey
A. Follow the beaten track to success. B. A picture is worth a thousand words.
C. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. D. Two strings to your bow light the way.
C
Many companies have advertised a feature that enables users to employ AI as a recipe generator assistant. In one demonstration, a user asks the virtual assistant for a meal plan with ingredients (食材) they have, and the AI returns a list of recipes using those ingredients. In fact, the employment of AI in the brainstorming stage is also gaining increasing popularity. While that seems convenient, most of the press about the relationship between AI and cooking has been negative so far.
For years, chefs on popular video platforms have staged cook-offs between “real” and AI recipes, with the “real” chefs often winning. In 2022, Tasty, an online platform, compared a chocolate cake recipe generated by an AI tool with one developed by a professional cook. While the AI recipe baked up fine, the cook’s recipe won in a blind taste test. The tasters preferred the cook’s cake for its not-too-sweet and juicer flavor compared to the AI cake.
Sarah and Kaitlin Leung are sisters who run a famous food blog. Their recipes go through a long process. They brainstorm ideas, do research, and experiment a lot before testing each recipe up to 40 times. “We know that our readers are trusting us, so we try to make sure our recipe not only works but is also easy to follow,” Sarah says. “The stories that surround these recipes and the connections that we make with people through these recipes are priceless — it’s so deeply human. By comparison, the machine doesn’t eat and the machine can’t taste.”
“It’s not all negative for me.” A software engineer Olson believes AI has a place in the recipe development process. He adds, “but I don’t think the technology is there to the point where you can have an entirely AI-generated blog, although that would be a cool concept. Maybe someone should try it and see how it goes.”
8. What can AI do in developing a recipe
A. Planning the budget. B. Shortening cooking time.
C. Coming up with ideas. D. Demonstrating cooking methods.
9. What can we know about the competition launched by Tasty
A. The AI tool was developed by a cook.
B. The result agrees with those of prior years.
C. The cook’s cake tasted sweeter and juicier.
D. The comparison was based on the appearance.
10. How does the sisters ensure the quality of their recipes on their food blog
A. By doing multiple trials. B. By learning the recipes from AI.
C. By using priceless ingredients. D. By following standard procedures.
11. What is Olson’s attitude towards entirely AI-generated blogs
A. Supportive. B. Concerned. C. Reserved. D. Critical.
D
Wild chimpanzees seem to learn skills from each other and then — much as humans do — improve on those techniques from one generation to the next.
In particular, young females that migrate (遷徙) between groups bring their cultural knowledge with them, and groups can combine new techniques with existing ones to get better at searching for food. Such “cumulative culture” means some chimpanzee communities are becoming more technologically advanced — although very, very slowly. “If chimpanzees have some cultural knowledge that the community they’ re moving into doesn’t have, they may pass it on — just in the same way we pass on the genes (基因),” says Andrew Whiten at the University of St Andrews. “And then that culture builds up.”
Scientists knew chimpanzees used tools and passed on the knowledge, but their lack of significant innovation compared to humans puzzled researchers. Cassandra Gunasekaram at the University of Zurich suspected she might be able to apply genetic analysis to the puzzle. To see if young females bring their skill sets into their new groups, she and her colleagues looked at data previously collected by other research groups at 35 study sites in Africa and included information about what tools, if any, each animal used, as well as their genetic connections over the past 15,000 years. “The genetics give us a kind of time machine into the way culture has been transmitted (傳播) across chimpanzees,” says Whiten.
Some chimpanzees used complex tools, for example a drilling stick and a fishing brush for hunting. The researchers found the chimpanzees with the most advanced tool sets were three to five times more likely to share the same DNA as those that used simple tools or no tools at all, even though they might live thousands of kilometres away. And advanced tool use was also more strongly associated with female migration compared with simple or no tool use.
“Our interpretation is that these complex tool sets are really invented by perhaps building on a simpler form from before, and therefore they have to depend on transmission by females from the communities that invented them initially to the other communities,” says Whiten. “It shows that complex tools would rely on social exchanges across groups— which is very surprising and exciting,” says Gunasekaram.
12. Which best describes “cumulative culture” in paragraph 2
A The immediate adoption of advanced tools for food.
B. The gradual build-up of cultural knowledge over time.
C. The independent invention of tools without prior skills.
D. The preservation of cultural knowledge for generations.
13. How did Gunasekaram’s team conduct their research
A. By observing chimpanzees at 35 study sites.
B. By analyzing existing data on chimpanzees.
C. By comparing chimpanzees in terms of their tool use.
D. By investigating genetic connections of chimpanzees.
14. What led to chimpanzees’ use of complex tools
A. Human influences. B. Food-hunting strategy.
C. Social competition. D. Cross-group interactions.
15. What does the text mainly talk about
A. The learning gaps between chimpanzees and humans.
B. The environmental impact on chimpanzees’ behaviors.
C. The genetic diversity of chimpanzees in the wilderness.
D. The role of female chimpanzees in cultural transmission.
第二節(jié)(共5小題;每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分)
閱讀下面短文，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)
Hiking: A Timeless Exercise Gaining Modern Popularity
Hiking, a form of exercise older than exercise itself, is so hot right now. From2018 to 2021, the number of Americans hitting the trails increased from around 48 million to 59 million. ___16___
Hiking offers all the cardiovascular (心血管) benefits of walking. ___17___ The uneven trails strengthen legs and muscles more effectively than walking on flat surfaces. This in turn improves balance and stability, making hiking a full-body workout.
___18___. Spending time in nature and experiencing awe-inspiring landscapes can reduce stress and anxiety. A 2015 study found that people who walked in nature for 90 minutes were less likely to engage in depression — compared to those who walked in urban environments.
However, hiking does carry some risks. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, it’s important to take a few simple precautions. If you’re a new hiker, go with a friend or join a local group. ___19___ Remember: The point is to be able to see the views and smell the flowers.
In conclusion, hiking is more than just exercise.___20___ By following basic safety guidelines, hikers can ensure they return home safe and ready for their next adventure. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a beginner, the trails offer something for everyone.
A. Lace up your boots and start exploring.
B. Hiking also promotes mental well-being.
C. But its advantages go further than heart health.
D. Push yourself harder and faster through challenging trails.
E It’s a well-rounded activity that benefits both the body and mind.
F. Always inform someone of your plans and check in with them afterward.
G. This growth reflects hiking's appeal as a way to stay active and connect with nature.
第三部分 語言運(yùn)用(共兩節(jié)，滿分30分)
第一節(jié)(共15小題;每小題1分，滿分15分)
閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。
While her French classmates ate salads Li Mei took out a package of steamed rice. When she transferred to a high school in Paris, her lunch became a daily ___21___. One Monday, one boy Pierre pointed at her lunch and whispered, “That looks ___22___!” Li Mei flushed, quietly avoiding the cafeteria.
Everything ___23___ when her history teacher, Mr. Dupont, ___24___ a project “Food & Culture Week”. Each student was to ___25___ a traditional dish and present its cultural significance. Li Mei ___26___ — would anyone care about Chinese food here Eventually, she decided on jianbing, a flavor from hometown.
On presentation day, she ___27___ the materials with trembling hands. To her surprise, Pierre volunteered to help cook. As they spread the batter (面糊), he ___28___. “I made fun of your food at first, but now I see it’s part of your ___29___.” When the crispy jianbing was served, classmates crowded around, asking questions about Chinese New Year traditions.
The event made everyone ____30____. Students who once ____31____ her now greeted her warmly. A girl named Sophie even proposed ____32____ a French-Chinese cookbook together for the school fair and suggested including family dishes passed down through generations.
On the final day, ____33____ filled a book titled Bites Beyond Borders. Holding it, Li Mei realized that cultural gaps weren’t about walls but doors — waiting to be unlocked. A simple ____34____ had taught her more about belonging than any textbook.
“Food is the ____35____ foreign policy,” Mr. Dupont said, biting into a red bean croissant.
21. A. adventure B. struggle C. routine D. necessity
22. A. messy B. ordinary C. strange D. special
23. A. mattered B. worked C. rested D. changed
24. A. praised B. postponed C. concluded D. launched
25. A. purchase B. review C. prepare D. receive
26. A. joked B. hesitated C. insisted D. protested
27. A. laid out B. held back C. heated up D. gave away
28. A. argued B. denied C. admitted D. added
29. A. identity B. interest C. personality D. quality
30. A. freed B. relaxed C. amused D. connected
31. A. betrayed B. overlooked C. envied D. misled
32. A. borrowing B. authoring C. promoting D. sponsoring
33. A. stories B. photos C. recipes D. quotes
34. A. game B. question C. gift D. lunch
35. A. tastiest B. heaviest C. oldest D. fastest
第二節(jié)(共10小題;每小題1.5分，滿分15分)
閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個(gè)適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。
The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, surrounded by the Nanling Mountains and facing the South China Sea, is home to a diverse ecosystem. As a global biodiversity hotspot, it features ____36____ (strike) landscapes and rare wildlife.
To allow the public ____37____ (appreciate) the area’s natural wonders, Dynamic Bay Area: Biodiversity Photography Exhibition was held in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, this month, with ____38____ display of more than 80 photos by local ____39____ (photograph) and conservationists. The five-day event ____40____ (seek) to plant a seed of awareness, inspiring deeper connections between people and nature. All the pictures were taken during last year’s 5,000-kilometer journey across the area’s diverse landscapes.
Divided into four chapters-Mountains, Rivers, Sea and City, the event revealed the area’s ____41____ (hide) wonders: from the Chinese white dolphins in the Lingdingyang waters ____42____ the spoon-billed sandpiper in the waters of Zhanjiang. Wandering through the exhibition, visitors were transported to the heart of the area’s natural world, ____43____ (experience) the spirit of a land where every creature and element of nature tells a story of wonder.
The exhibition demonstrated the successful ____44____ (integrate) of environmental conservation into the fabric of regional development, illustrating a path _____45_____ urban advancement and biodiversity conservation walk hand in hand.
第四部分 寫作(共兩節(jié);滿分40分)
第一節(jié)(滿分15分)
46. 假定你是李華，你校計(jì)劃舉辦“時(shí)光機(jī)音樂節(jié)(Time Machine Music Festival)”，你將與英國交換生Tom共演一個(gè)節(jié)目。請你寫一封郵件與他商討，內(nèi)容包括：
1.節(jié)目設(shè)想；2.設(shè)計(jì)理由；3.征求意見。
注意：
(1)寫作數(shù)成80左右；(2)請按如下格式在答題紙的相應(yīng)位置作答。
Dear Tom,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二節(jié)(滿分25分)
47. 閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段，使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。
It was June, the last day of school. My class of first-graders was feverishly anticipating their summer vacation. To add a joyful flavor, I had some balloons brought in, but for me, this holiday was bittersweet. I’d just moved to this city and couldn’t afford to fly back to accompany Dad. He was desperately missing me, for it was his first summer without me.
When switching off the light on my way out, I noticed the balloons near the window. Unsure what to do with them, I grabbed the thirteen strings and stuffed them into the backseat of my car. Their rainbow of colors lifted my spirits and gratefully, I didn’t feel so alone.
As the city was still foreign to me, I decided to go for a drive and soon found myself winding down a stretch of road where the trees overhead covered each other. The branches reminded me of two friends stretching out to greet each other. Before long, a retirement home appeared. It was a place with a feeling of forgottenness and I spotted a man sitting alone in the shade outside.
I felt a sudden urge to pull in. But the balloons in my backseat blocked my view-then I knew what to do with them. Opening the door and grabbing one of the strings, I waved to the man, and he smiled. His name was Daniel and he was about Dad’s age. When I handed him the balloon, he grinned (咧嘴笑)，“Thanks. It gives a little color to my life.” While tying it to his chair, he looked happier than when I arrived. So I smiled, “You’re welcome, Daniel. Perhaps I’ll see you again sometime.”
Unexpectedly, he replied, “Perhaps, but probably not. Visitors are always welcome, but rarely come.” His words forced me to slide over an old chair next to his. Then we began chatting about our lives and his voice always reminded me of Dad. I’d thought it would be boring talking with a stranger. But it wasn’t; it was enlightening — I had been feeling lonely, and so had Daniel, and so had the residents in the retirement home.
注意：
(1)續(xù)寫詞數(shù)應(yīng)為150個(gè)左右：(2)請按如下格式在答題紙的相應(yīng)位置作答。
Then I remembered the other twelve balloons in the backseat.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Over the next six months, I visited Daniel often.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________廣州市培英中學(xué)2025年高考第三次模擬訓(xùn)練
英語
本試卷共10頁，滿分120分。考試用時(shí)120分鐘。
第二部分 閱讀(共兩節(jié)，滿分50分)
第一節(jié)(共15小題;每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分)
閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。
A
MUSEUM OF CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY EVENTS VOLUNTEER
Volunteers in this role will be added to the Events Volunteer Register. When a volunteering opportunity arises, an email will be sent to the Register. Tasks may include preparing for,advertising or helping out at events. Reply to the email if interested.
The Museum runs regular events for adults and children, engaging thousands annually. Help is sought for various tasks to ensure events run smoothly.
VOLUNTEER TASKS
·Helping at adult or children’s events: serving drinks, storytelling and facilitating hands-on activities; setting up for and tidying up after events
·Photography: taking and uploading photos of events
·Advertising: helping distribute promotional posters
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
·Experience in museum education to enhance your CV (簡歷)
·Chance to develop new skills
·Join an enthusiastic team and work cooperatively
·Opportunity to ask for a reference, but only after 40 hours’ voluntary work
KILLS REQUIRED
·Reliability
·Friendly and polite towards visitors
·Willingness to help out with different tasks
Events mainly occur on weekdays, not many on weekends. Applicants must be 18+. Events Volunteers will be invited to have an informal phone chat and to attend a training session before they are formally accepted as volunteers.
1. How can volunteers apply for the role
A. By sending a registration letter. B. By calling the museum.
C. By helping out at events in advance. D. By replying to the email.
2. What can each volunteer gain from this role
A. Improvement of CV writing. B. Experience of teamwork.
C. A reference letter. D. Friendship with visitors.
3. Which is an application requirement
A. Having previous work experience. B. Availability on weekends.
C. Being at least 18 years old. D. Passing a formal interview.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C
B
My fingers trembled as I signed the pre-medical application form. The watercolor brushes on my desk stared back at me like abandoned friends. I’m Lora, an 18-year-old who secretly drew brain diagrams on napkins while classmates drew cartoons. “Art feeds the soul but starves the body,” Mom always said. Her words haunted me as my biology textbooks slowly buried my drawing pads.
Then came the school career fair that changed everything. Dr. Eleanor Whitman from Harvard asked us to list our “hidden skills”. My hand shook as I wrote “observing details”—something I’d learned from painting flower petals. “That’s medical research’s most needed skill!” she exclaimed, sharing how a student turned microbiology notes into textbook illustrations. My lab partner whispered, “Remember our photosynthesis (光合作用) comic ” For the first time, my two worlds didn’t feel so separate.
The real surprise came during hospital volunteering. Watching surgeries, I noticed something—the steady hands of doctors reminded me of my brushwork. When a boy struggled to describe his pain, I drew a fire-breathing dragon on his cast. “You made medicine speak,” the nurse said. Slowly, my drawing pads filled with cells that looked like colored-glass art and X-rays arranged like abstract paintings.
Mr. Dawson, our career counselor, helped connect these dots. On his whiteboard, my medical knowledge and art skills overlapped in a bright yellow circle labeled “Medical Illustration”. He showed me job listings I never knew existed—graphic designers for science apps, 3D modelers for anatomy (解剖) classes. “Your ‘impractical’ skill makes you stand out,” he said, pointing to my dragon drawing now used in pain management workshops.
Today, my microscope and paintbrushes share the same desk. The same hands that once hesitated between them now create 3D models of viruses for vaccine education. Sometimes I teach young patients to draw their feelings instead of describing them. My story isn’t about heart and reality canceling each other out—they just multiply possibilities.
4. What can be inferred about Lora from paragraph 1
A. She had given up the hobby of drawing. B. She was excited about studying medicine.
C. She felt torn between art and medical study. D. She regretted not practicing painting earlier.
5. Dr. Eleanor thought of Lora’ s “hidden skills” as ______.
A. a plus. B. a leisure. C. a distraction. D. a burden.
6. How did Lora’s hospital experience influence her
A. It helped develop her surgical skills. B. It directed her toward doctor training.
C. It boosted her enthusiasm for abstract art. D. It convinced her of art’s role in healthcare.
7. What message does the author want to convey
A. Follow the beaten track to success. B. A picture is worth a thousand words.
C. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. D. Two strings to your bow light the way.
【答案】4. C 5. A 6. D 7. D
C
Many companies have advertised a feature that enables users to employ AI as a recipe generator assistant. In one demonstration, a user asks the virtual assistant for a meal plan with ingredients (食材) they have, and the AI returns a list of recipes using those ingredients. In fact, the employment of AI in the brainstorming stage is also gaining increasing popularity. While that seems convenient, most of the press about the relationship between AI and cooking has been negative so far.
For years, chefs on popular video platforms have staged cook-offs between “real” and AI recipes, with the “real” chefs often winning. In 2022, Tasty, an online platform, compared a chocolate cake recipe generated by an AI tool with one developed by a professional cook. While the AI recipe baked up fine, the cook’s recipe won in a blind taste test. The tasters preferred the cook’s cake for its not-too-sweet and juicer flavor compared to the AI cake.
Sarah and Kaitlin Leung are sisters who run a famous food blog. Their recipes go through a long process. They brainstorm ideas, do research, and experiment a lot before testing each recipe up to 40 times. “We know that our readers are trusting us, so we try to make sure our recipe not only works but is also easy to follow,” Sarah says. “The stories that surround these recipes and the connections that we make with people through these recipes are priceless — it’s so deeply human. By comparison, the machine doesn’t eat and the machine can’t taste.”
“It’s not all negative for me.” A software engineer Olson believes AI has a place in the recipe development process. He adds, “but I don’t think the technology is there to the point where you can have an entirely AI-generated blog, although that would be a cool concept. Maybe someone should try it and see how it goes.”
8. What can AI do in developing a recipe
A. Planning the budget. B. Shortening cooking time.
C. Coming up with ideas. D. Demonstrating cooking methods.
9. What can we know about the competition launched by Tasty
A. The AI tool was developed by a cook.
B. The result agrees with those of prior years.
C. The cook’s cake tasted sweeter and juicier.
D. The comparison was based on the appearance.
10. How does the sisters ensure the quality of their recipes on their food blog
A. By doing multiple trials. B. By learning the recipes from AI.
C. By using priceless ingredients. D. By following standard procedures.
11. What is Olson’s attitude towards entirely AI-generated blogs
A. Supportive. B. Concerned. C. Reserved. D. Critical.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A 11. C
D
Wild chimpanzees seem to learn skills from each other and then — much as humans do — improve on those techniques from one generation to the next.
In particular, young females that migrate (遷徙) between groups bring their cultural knowledge with them, and groups can combine new techniques with existing ones to get better at searching for food. Such “cumulative culture” means some chimpanzee communities are becoming more technologically advanced — although very, very slowly. “If chimpanzees have some cultural knowledge that the community they’ re moving into doesn’t have, they may pass it on — just in the same way we pass on the genes (基因),” says Andrew Whiten at the University of St Andrews. “And then that culture builds up.”
Scientists knew chimpanzees used tools and passed on the knowledge, but their lack of significant innovation compared to humans puzzled researchers. Cassandra Gunasekaram at the University of Zurich suspected she might be able to apply genetic analysis to the puzzle. To see if young females bring their skill sets into their new groups, she and her colleagues looked at data previously collected by other research groups at 35 study sites in Africa and included information about what tools, if any, each animal used, as well as their genetic connections over the past 15,000 years. “The genetics give us a kind of time machine into the way culture has been transmitted (傳播) across chimpanzees,” says Whiten.
Some chimpanzees used complex tools, for example a drilling stick and a fishing brush for hunting. The researchers found the chimpanzees with the most advanced tool sets were three to five times more likely to share the same DNA as those that used simple tools or no tools at all, even though they might live thousands of kilometres away. And advanced tool use was also more strongly associated with female migration compared with simple or no tool use.
“Our interpretation is that these complex tool sets are really invented by perhaps building on a simpler form from before, and therefore they have to depend on transmission by females from the communities that invented them initially to the other communities,” says Whiten. “It shows that complex tools would rely on social exchanges across groups— which is very surprising and exciting,” says Gunasekaram.
12. Which best describes “cumulative culture” in paragraph 2
A. The immediate adoption of advanced tools for food.
B. The gradual build-up of cultural knowledge over time.
C. The independent invention of tools without prior skills.
D. The preservation of cultural knowledge for generations.
13. How did Gunasekaram’s team conduct their research
A. By observing chimpanzees at 35 study sites.
B. By analyzing existing data on chimpanzees.
C. By comparing chimpanzees in terms of their tool use.
D. By investigating genetic connections of chimpanzees.
14. What led to chimpanzees’ use of complex tools
A. Human influences. B. Food-hunting strategy.
C. Social competition. D. Cross-group interactions.
15. What does the text mainly talk about
A. The learning gaps between chimpanzees and humans.
B. The environmental impact on chimpanzees’ behaviors.
C. The genetic diversity of chimpanzees in the wilderness.
D. The role of female chimpanzees in cultural transmission.
【答案】12. B 13. B 14. D 15. D
第二節(jié)(共5小題;每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分)
閱讀下面短文，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)
Hiking: A Timeless Exercise Gaining Modern Popularity
Hiking, a form of exercise older than exercise itself, is so hot right now. From2018 to 2021, the number of Americans hitting the trails increased from around 48 million to 59 million. ___16___
Hiking offers all the cardiovascular (心血管) benefits of walking. ___17___ The uneven trails strengthen legs and muscles more effectively than walking on flat surfaces. This in turn improves balance and stability, making hiking a full-body workout.
___18___. Spending time in nature and experiencing awe-inspiring landscapes can reduce stress and anxiety. A 2015 study found that people who walked in nature for 90 minutes were less likely to engage in depression — compared to those who walked in urban environments.
However, hiking does carry some risks. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, it’s important to take a few simple precautions. If you’re a new hiker, go with a friend or join a local group. ___19___ Remember: The point is to be able to see the views and smell the flowers.
In conclusion, hiking is more than just exercise.___20___ By following basic safety guidelines, hikers can ensure they return home safe and ready for their next adventure. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a beginner, the trails offer something for everyone.
A. Lace up your boots and start exploring.
B. Hiking also promotes mental well-being.
C. But its advantages go further than heart health.
D. Push yourself harder and faster through challenging trails.
E. It’s a well-rounded activity that benefits both the body and mind.
F. Always inform someone of your plans and check in with them afterward.
G. This growth reflects hiking's appeal as a way to stay active and connect with nature.
【答案】16. G 17. C 18. B 19. F 20. E
第三部分 語言運(yùn)用(共兩節(jié)，滿分30分)
第一節(jié)(共15小題;每小題1分，滿分15分)
閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。
While her French classmates ate salads, Li Mei took out a package of steamed rice. When she transferred to a high school in Paris, her lunch became a daily ___21___. One Monday, one boy Pierre pointed at her lunch and whispered, “That looks ___22___!” Li Mei flushed, quietly avoiding the cafeteria.
Everything ___23___ when her history teacher, Mr. Dupont, ___24___ a project “Food & Culture Week”. Each student was to ___25___ a traditional dish and present its cultural significance. Li Mei ___26___ — would anyone care about Chinese food here Eventually, she decided on jianbing, a flavor from hometown.
On presentation day, she ___27___ the materials with trembling hands. To her surprise, Pierre volunteered to help cook. As they spread the batter (面糊), he ___28___. “I made fun of your food at first, but now I see it’s part of your ___29___.” When the crispy jianbing was served, classmates crowded around, asking questions about Chinese New Year traditions.
The event made everyone ____30____. Students who once ____31____ her now greeted her warmly. A girl named Sophie even proposed ____32____ a French-Chinese cookbook together for the school fair and suggested including family dishes passed down through generations.
On the final day, ____33____ filled a book titled Bites Beyond Borders. Holding it, Li Mei realized that cultural gaps weren’t about walls but doors — waiting to be unlocked. A simple ____34____ had taught her more about belonging than any textbook.
“Food is the ____35____ foreign policy,” Mr. Dupont said, biting into a red bean croissant.
21. A. adventure B. struggle C. routine D. necessity
22. A. messy B. ordinary C. strange D. special
23. A. mattered B. worked C. rested D. changed
24. A. praised B. postponed C. concluded D. launched
25. A. purchase B. review C. prepare D. receive
26. A. joked B. hesitated C. insisted D. protested
27. A. laid out B. held back C. heated up D. gave away
28. A. argued B. denied C. admitted D. added
29. A. identity B. interest C. personality D. quality
30. A. freed B. relaxed C. amused D. connected
31. A. betrayed B. overlooked C. envied D. misled
32. A. borrowing B. authoring C. promoting D. sponsoring
33. A. stories B. photos C. recipes D. quotes
34. A. game B. question C. gift D. lunch
35. A. tastiest B. heaviest C. oldest D. fastest
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. D 25. C 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. A 30. D 31. B 32. B 33. C 34. D 35. A
第二節(jié)(共10小題;每小題1.5分，滿分15分)
閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個(gè)適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。
The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, surrounded by the Nanling Mountains and facing the South China Sea, is home to a diverse ecosystem. As a global biodiversity hotspot, it features ____36____ (strike) landscapes and rare wildlife.
To allow the public ____37____ (appreciate) the area’s natural wonders, Dynamic Bay Area: Biodiversity Photography Exhibition was held in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, this month, with ____38____ display of more than 80 photos by local ____39____ (photograph) and conservationists. The five-day event ____40____ (seek) to plant a seed of awareness, inspiring deeper connections between people and nature. All the pictures were taken during last year’s 5,000-kilometer journey across the area’s diverse landscapes.
Divided into four chapters-Mountains, Rivers, Sea and City, the event revealed the area’s ____41____ (hide) wonders: from the Chinese white dolphins in the Lingdingyang waters ____42____ the spoon-billed sandpiper in the waters of Zhanjiang. Wandering through the exhibition, visitors were transported to the heart of the area’s natural world, ____43____ (experience) the spirit of a land where every creature and element of nature tells a story of wonder.
The exhibition demonstrated the successful ____44____ (integrate) of environmental conservation into the fabric of regional development, illustrating a path _____45_____ urban advancement and biodiversity conservation walk hand in hand.
【答案】36. striking
37. to appreciate
38. a 39. photographers
40. sought 41. hidden
42. to 43. experiencing
44. integration
45. where
第四部分 寫作(共兩節(jié);滿分40分)
第一節(jié)(滿分15分)
46. 假定你李華，你校計(jì)劃舉辦“時(shí)光機(jī)音樂節(jié)(Time Machine Music Festival)”，你將與英國交換生Tom共演一個(gè)節(jié)目。請你寫一封郵件與他商討，內(nèi)容包括：
1.節(jié)目設(shè)想；2.設(shè)計(jì)理由；3.征求意見
注意：
(1)寫作數(shù)成80左右；(2)請按如下格式在答題紙的相應(yīng)位置作答。
Dear Tom,
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Tom,
I’m writing to discuss our joint performance for the Time Machine Music Festival, which I think will be a great opportunity to show our talents. My idea is that we should blend Chinese classical songs with British rock classics by using a “musical time travel” theme. We can start with ancient Chinese guqin melodies, transition to 1980s British rock, and end with a modern fusion song.
This design aims to showcase cultural connections across eras and enhance audience interaction. Your British music expertise and my traditional instrument skills could create unique chemistry. Do you have other ideas about song choices or the performance
Looking forward to your ideas!
Yours,
Li Hua
47. 閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段，使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。
It was June, the last day of school. My class of first-graders was feverishly anticipating their summer vacation. To add a joyful flavor, I had some balloons brought in, but for me, this holiday was bittersweet. I’d just moved to this city and couldn’t afford to fly back to accompany Dad. He was desperately missing me, for it was his first summer without me.
When switching off the light on my way out, I noticed the balloons near the window. Unsure what to do with them, I grabbed the thirteen strings and stuffed them into the backseat of my car. Their rainbow of colors lifted my spirits and gratefully, I didn’t feel so alone.
As the city was still foreign to me, I decided to go for a drive and soon found myself winding down a stretch of road where the trees overhead covered each other. The branches reminded me of two friends stretching out to greet each other. Before long, a retirement home appeared. It was a place with a feeling of forgottenness and I spotted a man sitting alone in the shade outside.
I felt a sudden urge to pull in. But the balloons in my backseat blocked my view-then I knew what to do with them. Opening the door and grabbing one of the strings, I waved to the man, and he smiled. His name was Daniel and he was about Dad’s age. When I handed him the balloon, he grinned (咧嘴笑)，“Thanks. It gives a little color to my life.” While tying it to his chair, he looked happier than when I arrived. So I smiled, “You’re welcome, Daniel. Perhaps I’ll see you again sometime.”
Unexpectedly, he replied, “Perhaps, but probably not. Visitors are always welcome, but rarely come.” His words forced me to slide over an old chair next to his. Then we began chatting about our lives and his voice always reminded me of Dad. I’d thought it would be boring talking with a stranger. But it wasn’t; it was enlightening — I had been feeling lonely, and so had Daniel, and so had the residents in the retirement home.
注意：
(1)續(xù)寫詞數(shù)應(yīng)為150個(gè)左右：(2)請按如下格式在答題紙的相應(yīng)位置作答。
Then I remembered the other twelve balloons in the backseat.
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Over the next six months, I visited Daniel often.
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【答案】
Then I remembered the other twelve balloons in the backseat. An idea sparked. I hurried to the car and returned with the vibrant bunch. Knocking on each resident’s door, I offered a balloon and a smile. Faces lit up like children receiving candies. An elderly lady tied hers to a walker, murmuring “Just like my granddaughter’s birthday.” Soon the courtyard bloomed with floating rainbows. Laughter echoed through the once-silent corridors. As twilight painted the sky, I sat surrounded by storytellers sipping lemonade. Their wrinkled hands patted mine gratefully. For the first time since moving here, loneliness dissolved like sugar in warm tea.
Over the next six months, I visited Daniel often. We planted sunflowers by his window, their golden faces tracking the sun like old friends nodding hello. He taught me chess moves from his army days, and I read him newspaper crosswords. Gradually, my students joined our visits, crafting paper cranes with nimble fingers while veterans shared wartime stories. By Christmas, the home buzzed with cookie-baking aromas and carol singers. When Dad finally visited in December, he found me surrounded by silver-haired “adopted grandparents”. His eyes glistened as Daniel shook his hand, “Your daughter’s brought spring to our winter.”

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