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2024-2025學(xué)年下學(xué)期高三年級三?？荚?br/>英 語
本試卷共8頁，滿分120分?？荚囉脮r120分鐘。
第一部分 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四個選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。
A
To truly help our planet, we need to connect with it. And the good news is you don’t have to be a qualified expert to support the cause. Here are some of the many incredible projects looking for volunteers.
Big Butterfly Count
Scheduled between 18 July and 10 August in 2025, involvement in this project run by Butterfly Conservation is more important than ever, as the 2024 results indicate a significant drop of these beautiful biodiversity indicators. Participants are asked to spend 15 minutes everyday recording butterflies they see, either via their website tracker or app. Head to bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org to join in.
The Great UK WaterBlitz
This twice-a-year campaign from the FreshWater Wash aims to assess water quality across the UK. The next one runs from 25-28 April 2025, and asks volunteers to record the water quality in local freshwater sources. To help in the upcoming campaign, simply register your interest at earthwatch.org.uk/greatukwaterblitz to receive more information, along with your own water testing kit.
The Big Garden Birdwatch
Organised by RSPB, the world’s largest garden wildlife survey runs in January each year, and asks volunteers to sign up to simply watch their gardens for an hour each day, recording the birds they see. In 2024, more than 600,000 people participated in the UK, and recorded an incredible 9.7 million birds. Visit rspb.org.uk for more details.
Nature’s Calendar
This initiative by the Woodland Trust looks to track seasonal shifts and patterns, to see how climate change is affecting our ecosystems. The easy, three-step process requires you to pick a species and behaviour, decide the area you’re recording, and make a note on the online system of the dates of these actions. Get involved by visiting the woodlandtrust.org.uk.
1. Which project equips participants with tools
A. Big Butterfly Count B. The Great UK WaterBlitz
C. The Big Garden Birdwatch D. Nature’s Calendar
2. What is the main goal of Nature’s Calendar
A. To inform the public of seasonal shifts.
B. To demonstrate biodiversity on a calendar.
C. To monitor the impacts of climate change.
D. To protect the wildlife living in your area.
3. What do the four projects have in common
A. They take place on a yearly basis.
B. They are limited to nature reserves.
C. They collect data recorded by participants.
D. They ask experts to guide volunteers.
B
A British woman, Dr. Mantri, growing up in India started to notice his son, Dhruv, was struggling with simple arithmetic when he was in fifth-grade. After noticing this, she started employing an abacus (算盤) to help her son visually comprehend mathematics.
“I would ask him something like 35 minus 13 and he couldn’t do it.” said Dhruv’s mom Dr. Mantri. “I decided to change the way he looked at numbers,” she said. “An abacus is a tried and tested method, and the Egyptians used them for building the pyramid.” In just six days he started to show progress with the abacus and would go on to become a whizz kid with numbers, with even his classmates’ parents reaching out for help.
She never thought she would teach her son using an abacus, which she used as a child in India and it was always helpful. Within six days she started to notice a difference and see results. So dramatic was the turnaround, that school staff asked him to perform with the abacus at an assembly, where some parents even came to ask for advice on using it for their kids.
IT specialist Dr. Mantri said the humble abacus can be used for calculations into the trillions and kids enjoy learning on it because it’s like a game. “It becomes a playing tool for younger children, for it feels like a game. I think the success comes because children can touch and feel an abacus and visualize them.” She added.
By the age of 12, Dhruv was giving online cyber security seminars and is now pursuing a career in data science and analytics. Dhruv has now landed an apprenticeship (實(shí)習(xí)) at an international firm. During the four-year apprenticeship, he will spend one day a week studying Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Glasgow Caledonian University. “He is so confident now and I am so proud,” she said, with Dhruv adding “I don’t think my teachers would have guessed that I would be following a career in data science at that time.”
4. Why did Dhruv have difficulty in learning mathematics
A. He was faced with language barrier. B. He didn’t find a proper way.
C. He suffered from eyesight problems. D. He lacked academic support from the family.
5. What does the underlined word “whizz” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Careful. B. Diligent. C. Outstanding. D. Struggling.
6. Why do kids like learning on abacus according to the text
A. They find it appealing. B. They can calculate faster.
C. They enjoy playing games. D. They are eager for success.
7. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Dhruv was addicted to the internet at 12.
B. Dhruv is teaching data science and analytics now.
C Dhruv is a full-time student at Glasgow Caledonian University.
D. Dhruv’s career choice was beyond his teachers’ expectation.
C
You lean back from the dinner table, feeling like you physically couldn’t fit another bite. But then someone offers pie and you just can’t say no. Scientists have now identified the neurons (神經(jīng)元) behind the “dessert stomach” phenomenon.
In their study, scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research found that mice kept eating sugar even when they should have felt full. Investigations of their brains showed that a group of nerve cells, known as the pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) neurons, became active. These neurons release a chemical called β-endorphin, which acts like a natural reward and makes the mice feel good. As a result, they keep eating sugar despite feeling full. Interestingly, this effect only happens with sugar, not with other types of food like normal meals or fatty snacks.
In a follow-up experiment with humans, researchers gave volunteers a sugar drink and found that the same thing happens in the brain as with mice. This suggests that the “dessert stomach” is a real thing for both mice and humans.
Why does this happen According to Henning Fenselau, a scientist who led the study, this makes sense from an evolutionary perspective. Sugar is rare in nature but provides quick energy. Our brains are programmed to make us want to eat sugar whenever we find it. This might have been helpful in the past because of food shortage, but today it can lead to overeating and health problems.
The findings could shed light on treating obesity by providing a thorough understanding of the urge for sugar, and could even lead to potential medical solutions. Developing drugs to block the brain’s reward system for sugar might help people control their cravings (渴望). Yet, it is too soon to say that the full picture has been drawn. Other studies have found that signals from your digestive system could influence why there always seems to be room for a dessert.
8. How does the author introduce the topic of the passage
A. By describing an eating behaviour. B. By introducing a scientific study.
C By defining a certain term. D. By comparing different eating habits.
9. What is the main function of POMC neurons in the mice’s brains
A. Telling the bodies the mice have eaten enough. B. Managing the desire for fatty and salty foods.
C. Creating a reward system to encourage dieting. D. Producing a chemical linked to positive emotions.
10. Why does the author mention that “sugar is rare in nature” in paragraph 4
A. To blame modern food production for health issues.
B. To explain the evolutionary basis of sugar cravings.
C. To compare natural sugar with artificial sugar.
D. To warn people about eating too much sugar.
11. What is suggested in the last paragraph
A. Sugar-blocking drugs should be sold on stores right now.
B. Brain activities alone could determine dessert cravings.
C. More research is needed before the application of the study.
D. Cravings for sugar only occurred in modern times.
D
What if everything happens for a reason It’s a theory that we’ve all heard more than once. And in many ways burnt toast theory can be seen as a modern take on this classic idea, implying that every little inconvenience we experience in our day-to-day lives happens for a bigger reason.
We’ve all been there. Say you accidentally burn your toast before leaving for work. According to burnt toast theory, this single, tiny inconvenience is enough to have a domino effect (多米諾效應(yīng)). Your morning is then pushed back by what, maybe three to five minutes Perhaps that is enough time to leave the house a little bit later than usual, and to avoid getting in a car accident. Or it might mean you end up getting a later train, and avoid bumping into someone who you’d really rather avoid.
In other words, the burnt toast theory is a reminder to shift your thinking pattern. When we choose to view the world in a more positive light, we can help to reduce feelings of anxiety, and release our fear of being out of control of the world around us. It prevents us from thinking over something that isn’t really all that bad in the grand perspective of things and encourages us to make meaning of challenges we may experience, thus making us more adaptive to the future setbacks. The next time you feel yourself becoming annoyed or frustrated by an inconvenience in your life, try reshaping your thoughts by telling yourself why you’re grateful for the inconvenience.
While maintaining a positive mindset can go a long way burnt toast theory is not without its drawbacks. Be mindful that only allowing yourself to focus on positive thoughts can mean that you are denying yourself the chance to properly engage with challenging or difficult emotions, instead focusing on creating a false positive profile.
12. What may be a case of the burnt toast theory
A. Gaining rewards after paying efforts.
B. Losing a job after forgetting to set an alarm.
C. Meeting a future employer after missing a flight.
D. Mending friendship after clearing misunderstandings.
13. What is the result of applying the burnt toast theory according to paragraph 3
A. Better judgement on fears. B. Richer experience from failures.
C. The removal of daily inconveniences. D. The harvest of a positive mindset.
14. Which aspect of the theory does the last paragraph focus on
A. Would-be projects. B. Real-world applications.
C. Potential weaknesses. D. Practical advantages.
15. What is probably the best title of the text
A. Less Is More B. Make a Lemon Lemonade
C. Once Bitten, Twice Shy D. Better Late Than Never
第二節(jié)（共5小題；每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分）
根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能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)。
The solution to any despair might be hope, experts say. It’s believing in a brighter future and acting towards it. ____16____ Here are strategies that can help cultivate hope. As Hellman, an assistant professor of psychology at Suffolk University in Boston, points out, “Hope begets hope, and it has such a significant protective factor.”
____17____ Make it a point to always be working toward at least one goal that’s meaningful, Hellman advises. In other words, it shouldn’t be something you have to do but something you want to do. “Goals can be anything that’s important to us,” he says.
Brainstorm solutions. If you’ve set a goal that’s meaningful to you, but you can’t figure out a way to achieve it, you’ll probably feel pretty hopeless. People who are high in hope, meanwhile, tend to generate lots of ways. ____18____ If you’re struggling to make a plan, Hellman suggests sitting down with a pen and paper and giving yourself an hour to brainstorm solutions.
Seek out success stories. It’s said that people cultivate hope by seeking support from their parents and specific teachers. But they also got a lot out of learning about other people who have done well for themselves. Hellman says “____19____”
Tap into your imagination. Hellman thinks of imagination as “the instrument of hope”. Let’s say you set a goal for the week. Spend a few minutes reflecting on or talking about what would happen if you achieved it. “How does it impact you, or how would it benefit others ” he says. “____20____ And when you can see yourself in the future, that is the very essence of hope.”
A. Do something meaningful.
B. It can be taught and nurtured.
C. Think in a goal-oriented way.
D. With these good examples, people are bound to be successful.
E. So, if one doesn’t work out, they have an alternative at the ready.
F. By seeing other people succeed, they feel like they could succeed.
G. You and I have this wonderful capacity to play a movie in our head.
第二部分 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四個選項(xiàng)中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。
Growing up in a household with six boys was no easy task. As the middle child, I faced numerous ___21___ from an early age, including ignored feelings and learning disabilities. ___22___, it didn’t leave me discouraged or ___23___.
As I grew older, my dreams of playing basketball in college and maybe even the NBA ___24___ due to a series of injuries. Joining the Army to fund my education would have been a workable ___25___, but for a semi-truck accident, which ___26___ me to quit that dream as well. Despite these hardships, I remained ___27___ and kept working hard.
As I reflect on my journey, I must ___28___ that moments of doubt once held me back. The pain and damage to my body were unbearable, and I was ___29___ of what the future held. At my ____30____ point, I weighed over 300 pounds and formed a terrible lifestyle. It wasn’t until I hit rock bottom that I realized the crucial role that ____31____ played in overcoming adversity.
Unexpectedly, these ____32____ led me to a career in sales and business where I learnt to hold firm, to ____33____ rejection, and to keep pushing forward, which ____34____ the way for starting my own advisory firm. It’s been a challenging journey, but I have transformed my struggles into ____35____, persevered through the tough times and come out stronger on the other side.
21. A. conflicts B. opportunities C. challenges D. interviews
22. A. Otherwise B. Therefore C. Besides D. However
23. A. defeated B. pleased C. impressed D. feared
24. A. went on B. fell apart C. came true D. started off
25. A. alternative B. process C. balance D. concept
26. A. allowed B. forced C. persuaded D. required
27. A. surprised B. stressed C. determined D. panicked
28. A. remember B. compare C. admit D. appreciate
29. A. scared B. fond C. optimistic D. ashamed
30. A. proudest B. happiest C. rarest D. lowest
31. A. adventure B. imagination C. independence D. perseverance
32. A. beliefs B. costs C. struggles D. desires
33. A. understand B. defend C. ignore D. handle
34. A. paved B. recalled C. checked D. blocked
35. A. memories B. strengths C. joys D. questions
第二節(jié)（共10題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分）
閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入1個適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。
On behalf of his hometown team from the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Rozimemet Turghun, an 18-year-old teenager whose parents made a living from herding, ___36___ (stand) among more than 4,000 competitors at the second Vocational Skills Competition.
Although he didn’t win a medal in the mobile robotics competition, his ___37___ (enthusiastic) never faded. When he was in hometown, he developed a preference for repairing household electronics. Even ___38___ instructions, he was able to repair electronic stuff like lamps and radios. After ___39___ (leave) senior high school, he studied at Aksu Technical College.
The chance came last year, ___40___ Zhao Pengfei, vice-dean of the electrical and mechanical engineering department, started organizing a team for a skills competition. Rozimemet Turghun’s ___41___ (impress) abilities caught Zhao’s eye. He ___42___ (choose) to join the team, and focused on technologies ___43___ (relate) to industrial robot applications. The competition was ___44___ (obvious) a challenge for someone with little experience with computers. Rozimemet Turghun acquired the skills, memorized the position of each part and practiced each step, day and night.
One month later, he and his teammate won a bronze during the Xinjiang tryout for the second Vocational Skills Competition. They surprised everyone by completing a mobile robot in just 2 hours and 12 minutes, ___45___ achievement that would have been beyond his wildest dreams. He hoped to sharpen his skills and step onto even broader stages.
第三部分 寫作（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）
第一節(jié)（滿分15分）
46. 假定你是某國際學(xué)校的學(xué)生李華，你校將對圖書館進(jìn)行升級改造，面向全校師生征求意見。請你給校長Mr. David寫一封信，內(nèi)容包括：
1.圖書館存在的問題：
2.你的建議。
注意：
1.寫作詞數(shù)應(yīng)為80個左右；
2.請按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。
Dear Mr. David,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
The old workshop door creaked open. Clara walked in quietly. Her shoes stepped on wood shavings (刨花) that sparkled in the sunlight. Through the dusty windows, the morning light shone on Grandfather’s rough hands. He was gluing a maple chair leg.
The wall calendar still showed January. Its yellowed pages were curling, just like dry leaves. An open order book lay on the desk. February’s page was empty. There had been no new orders since mid-January. Clara held her breath and recorded Grandfather with her phone. She focused on his quick hands as he measured angles with a metal ruler. “This might help him,” she thought, eager to show how skilled he was.
However, when she posted the video online, negative comments flooded in. “Old ways for a dying business!” “No wonder the business is failing!” Saddened, Clara deleted the video quickly. A spider crawled over the empty order book. Its blank pages showed not many people wanted handmade things these days.
“Want to see my treasure ” Grandpa’ s voice broke the silence. He opened a leather album filled with pencil sketches (草圖) like library chairs from 1958 and park benches from 1962. A faded photo slipped out: a smiling boy missing two teeth was grinning at the camera, holding a curved (彎曲的) spoon proudly.
“Timmy, my former student,” Grandfather smiled, touching the curve of the spoon in the photo. “Now he designs furniture for tall buildings. Last month’s newspaper had an article about his curved stairs. It was inspired by this very spoon.” He tapped the photo, adding, “Machines make things fast, but hands remember stories.”
Clara looked at the photo — the curved spoon, Timmy’s smile, and Grandpa’s young handwriting on the back: Timmy’s first repair, age 7. Beside her, fresh wood shavings were shining. “Stories must be told,” Clara murmured, taking out her phone again. This time, she aimed to share not just the work, but the story behind it.
注意：
(1)續(xù)寫詞數(shù)應(yīng)為150左右;
(2)請按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。
Paragraph 1: The next morning, Clara uploaded a new video.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2: A week later, Timmy, now a famous furniture designer, walked in the workshop.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2024-2025學(xué)年下學(xué)期高三年級三模考試
英 語
本試卷共8頁，滿分120分。考試用時120分鐘。
第一部分 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四個選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。
A
To truly help our planet, we need to connect with it. And the good news is you don’t have to be a qualified expert to support the cause. Here are some of the many incredible projects looking for volunteers.
Big Butterfly Count
Scheduled between 18 July and 10 August in 2025, involvement in this project run by Butterfly Conservation is more important than ever, as the 2024 results indicate a significant drop of these beautiful biodiversity indicators. Participants are asked to spend 15 minutes everyday recording butterflies they see, either via their website tracker or app. Head to bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org to join in.
The Great UK WaterBlitz
This twice-a-year campaign from the FreshWater Wash aims to assess water quality across the UK. The next one runs from 25-28 April 2025, and asks volunteers to record the water quality in local freshwater sources. To help in the upcoming campaign, simply register your interest at earthwatch.org.uk/greatukwaterblitz to receive more information, along with your own water testing kit.
The Big Garden Birdwatch
Organised by RSPB, the world’s largest garden wildlife survey runs in January each year, and asks volunteers to sign up to simply watch their gardens for an hour each day, recording the birds they see. In 2024, more than 600,000 people participated in the UK, and recorded an incredible 9.7 million birds. Visit rspb.org.uk for more details.
Nature’s Calendar
This initiative by the Woodland Trust looks to track seasonal shifts and patterns, to see how climate change is affecting our ecosystems. The easy, three-step process requires you to pick a species and behaviour, decide the area you’re recording, and make a note on the online system of the dates of these actions. Get involved by visiting the woodlandtrust.org.uk.
1. Which project equips participants with tools
A. Big Butterfly Count B. The Great UK WaterBlitz
C. The Big Garden Birdwatch D. Nature’s Calendar
2. What is the main goal of Nature’s Calendar
A To inform the public of seasonal shifts.
B. To demonstrate biodiversity on a calendar.
C. To monitor the impacts of climate change.
D. To protect the wildlife living in your area.
3. What do the four projects have in common
A. They take place on a yearly basis.
B. They are limited to nature reserves.
C. They collect data recorded by participants.
D They ask experts to guide volunteers.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. C
B
A British woman, Dr. Mantri, growing up in India started to notice his son, Dhruv, was struggling with simple arithmetic when he was in fifth-grade. After noticing this, she started employing an abacus (算盤) to help her son visually comprehend mathematics.
“I would ask him something like 35 minus 13 and he couldn’t do it.” said Dhruv’s mom Dr. Mantri. “I decided to change the way he looked at numbers,” she said. “An abacus is a tried and tested method, and the Egyptians used them for building the pyramid.” In just six days he started to show progress with the abacus and would go on to become a whizz kid with numbers, with even his classmates’ parents reaching out for help.
She never thought she would teach her son using an abacus, which she used as a child in India and it was always helpful. Within six days she started to notice a difference and see results. So dramatic was the turnaround, that school staff asked him to perform with the abacus at an assembly, where some parents even came to ask for advice on using it for their kids.
IT specialist Dr. Mantri said the humble abacus can be used for calculations into the trillions and kids enjoy learning on it because it’s like a game. “It becomes a playing tool for younger children, for it feels like a game. I think the success comes because children can touch and feel an abacus and visualize them.” She added.
By the age of 12, Dhruv was giving online cyber security seminars and is now pursuing a career in data science and analytics. Dhruv has now landed an apprenticeship (實(shí)習(xí)) at an international firm. During the four-year apprenticeship, he will spend one day a week studying Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Glasgow Caledonian University. “He is so confident now and I am so proud,” she said, with Dhruv adding “I don’t think my teachers would have guessed that I would be following a career in data science at that time.”
4. Why did Dhruv have difficulty in learning mathematics
A. He was faced with language barrier. B. He didn’t find a proper way.
C. He suffered from eyesight problems. D. He lacked academic support from the family.
5. What does the underlined word “whizz” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Careful. B. Diligent. C. Outstanding. D. Struggling.
6. Why do kids like learning on abacus according to the text
A. They find it appealing. B. They can calculate faster.
C. They enjoy playing games. D. They are eager for success.
7. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Dhruv was addicted to the internet at 12.
B. Dhruv is teaching data science and analytics now.
C. Dhruv is a full-time student at Glasgow Caledonian University.
D. Dhruv’s career choice was beyond his teachers’ expectation.
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. A 7. D
C
You lean back from the dinner table, feeling like you physically couldn’t fit another bite. But then someone offers pie and you just can’t say no. Scientists have now identified the neurons (神經(jīng)元) behind the “dessert stomach” phenomenon.
In their study, scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research found that mice kept eating sugar even when they should have felt full. Investigations of their brains showed that a group of nerve cells, known as the pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) neurons, became active. These neurons release a chemical called β-endorphin, which acts like a natural reward and makes the mice feel good. As a result, they keep eating sugar despite feeling full. Interestingly, this effect only happens with sugar, not with other types of food like normal meals or fatty snacks.
In a follow-up experiment with humans, researchers gave volunteers a sugar drink and found that the same thing happens in the brain as with mice. This suggests that the “dessert stomach” is a real thing for both mice and humans.
Why does this happen According to Henning Fenselau, a scientist who led the study, this makes sense from an evolutionary perspective. Sugar is rare in nature but provides quick energy. Our brains are programmed to make us want to eat sugar whenever we find it. This might have been helpful in the past because of food shortage, but today it can lead to overeating and health problems.
The findings could shed light on treating obesity by providing a thorough understanding of the urge for sugar, and could even lead to potential medical solutions. Developing drugs to block the brain’s reward system for sugar might help people control their cravings (渴望). Yet, it is too soon to say that the full picture has been drawn. Other studies have found that signals from your digestive system could influence why there always seems to be room for a dessert.
8. How does the author introduce the topic of the passage
A. By describing an eating behaviour. B. By introducing a scientific study.
C. By defining a certain term. D. By comparing different eating habits.
9. What is the main function of POMC neurons in the mice’s brains
A. Telling the bodies the mice have eaten enough. B. Managing the desire for fatty and salty foods.
C. Creating a reward system to encourage dieting. D. Producing a chemical linked to positive emotions.
10. Why does the author mention that “sugar is rare in nature” in paragraph 4
A. To blame modern food production for health issues.
B. To explain the evolutionary basis of sugar cravings.
C. To compare natural sugar with artificial sugar.
D. To warn people about eating too much sugar.
11. What is suggested in the last paragraph
A. Sugar-blocking drugs should be sold on stores right now.
B. Brain activities alone could determine dessert cravings.
C. More research is needed before the application of the study.
D. Cravings for sugar only occurred in modern times.
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. B 11. C
D
What if everything happens for a reason It’s a theory that we’ve all heard more than once. And in many ways, burnt toast theory can be seen as a modern take on this classic idea, implying that every little inconvenience we experience in our day-to-day lives happens for a bigger reason.
We’ve all been there. Say you accidentally burn your toast before leaving for work. According to burnt toast theory, this single, tiny inconvenience is enough to have a domino effect (多米諾效應(yīng)). Your morning is then pushed back by what, maybe three to five minutes Perhaps that is enough time to leave the house a little bit later than usual, and to avoid getting in a car accident. Or it might mean you end up getting a later train, and avoid bumping into someone who you’d really rather avoid.
In other words, the burnt toast theory is a reminder to shift your thinking pattern. When we choose to view the world in a more positive light, we can help to reduce feelings of anxiety, and release our fear of being out of control of the world around us. It prevents us from thinking over something that isn’t really all that bad in the grand perspective of things and encourages us to make meaning of challenges we may experience, thus making us more adaptive to the future setbacks. The next time you feel yourself becoming annoyed or frustrated by an inconvenience in your life, try reshaping your thoughts by telling yourself why you’re grateful for the inconvenience.
While maintaining a positive mindset can go a long way, burnt toast theory is not without its drawbacks. Be mindful that only allowing yourself to focus on positive thoughts can mean that you are denying yourself the chance to properly engage with challenging or difficult emotions, instead focusing on creating a false positive profile.
12. What may be a case of the burnt toast theory
A. Gaining rewards after paying efforts.
B. Losing a job after forgetting to set an alarm.
C. Meeting a future employer after missing a flight.
D. Mending friendship after clearing misunderstandings.
13. What is the result of applying the burnt toast theory according to paragraph 3
A. Better judgement on fears. B. Richer experience from failures.
C. The removal of daily inconveniences. D. The harvest of a positive mindset.
14. Which aspect of the theory does the last paragraph focus on
A. Would-be projects. B. Real-world applications.
C. Potential weaknesses. D. Practical advantages.
15. What is probably the best title of the text
A. Less Is More B. Make a Lemon Lemonade
C. Once Bitten, Twice Shy D. Better Late Than Never
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. C 15. B
第二節(jié)（共5小題；每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分）
根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能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)。
The solution to any despair might be hope, experts say. It’s believing in a brighter future and acting towards it. ____16____ Here are strategies that can help cultivate hope. As Hellman, an assistant professor of psychology at Suffolk University in Boston, points out, “Hope begets hope, and it has such a significant protective factor.”
____17____ Make it a point to always be working toward at least one goal that’s meaningful, Hellman advises. In other words, it shouldn’t be something you have to do but something you want to do. “Goals can be anything that’s important to us,” he says.
Brainstorm solutions. If you’ve set a goal that’s meaningful to you, but you can’t figure out a way to achieve it, you’ll probably feel pretty hopeless. People who are high in hope, meanwhile, tend to generate lots of ways. ____18____ If you’re struggling to make a plan, Hellman suggests sitting down with a pen and paper and giving yourself an hour to brainstorm solutions.
Seek out success stories. It’s said that people cultivate hope by seeking support from their parents and specific teachers. But they also got a lot out of learning about other people who have done well for themselves. Hellman says, “____19____”
Tap into your imagination. Hellman thinks of imagination as “the instrument of hope”. Let’s say you set a goal for the week. Spend a few minutes reflecting on or talking about what would happen if you achieved it. “How does it impact you, or how would it benefit others ” he says. “____20____ And when you can see yourself in the future, that is the very essence of hope.”
A. Do something meaningful.
B. It can be taught and nurtured.
C. Think in a goal-oriented way.
D. With these good examples, people are bound to be successful.
E. So, if one doesn’t work out, they have an alternative at the ready.
F. By seeing other people succeed, they feel like they could succeed.
G. You and I have this wonderful capacity to play a movie in our head.
【答案】16. B 17. C 18. E 19. F 20. G
第二部分 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四個選項(xiàng)中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。
Growing up in a household with six boys was no easy task. As the middle child, I faced numerous ___21___ from an early age, including ignored feelings and learning disabilities. ___22___, it didn’t leave me discouraged or ___23___.
As I grew older, my dreams of playing basketball in college and maybe even the NBA ___24___ due to a series of injuries. Joining the Army to fund my education would have been a workable ___25___, but for a semi-truck accident, which ___26___ me to quit that dream as well. Despite these hardships, I remained ___27___ and kept working hard.
As I reflect on my journey, I must ___28___ that moments of doubt once held me back. The pain and damage to my body were unbearable, and I was ___29___ of what the future held. At my ____30____ point, I weighed over 300 pounds and formed a terrible lifestyle. It wasn’t until I hit rock bottom that I realized the crucial role that ____31____ played in overcoming adversity.
Unexpectedly, these ____32____ led me to a career in sales and business where I learnt to hold firm, to ____33____ rejection, and to keep pushing forward, which ____34____ the way for starting my own advisory firm. It’s been a challenging journey, but I have transformed my struggles into ____35____, persevered through the tough times and come out stronger on the other side.
21. A. conflicts B. opportunities C. challenges D. interviews
22. A. Otherwise B. Therefore C. Besides D. However
23. A. defeated B. pleased C. impressed D. feared
24. A. went on B. fell apart C. came true D. started off
25. A. alternative B. process C. balance D. concept
26. A. allowed B. forced C. persuaded D. required
27. A. surprised B. stressed C. determined D. panicked
28. A. remember B. compare C. admit D. appreciate
29. A. scared B. fond C. optimistic D. ashamed
30. A. proudest B. happiest C. rarest D. lowest
31. A. adventure B. imagination C. independence D. perseverance
32. A. beliefs B. costs C. struggles D. desires
33. A. understand B. defend C. ignore D. handle
34. A. paved B. recalled C. checked D. blocked
35. A. memories B. strengths C. joys D. questions
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. C 29. A 30. D 31. D 32. C 33. D 34. A 35. B
第二節(jié)（共10題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分）
閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入1個適當(dāng)單詞或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。
On behalf of his hometown team from the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Rozimemet Turghun, an 18-year-old teenager whose parents made a living from herding, ___36___ (stand) among more than 4,000 competitors at the second Vocational Skills Competition.
Although he didn’t win a medal in the mobile robotics competition, his ___37___ (enthusiastic) never faded. When he was in hometown, he developed a preference for repairing household electronics. Even ___38___ instructions, he was able to repair electronic stuff like lamps and radios. After ___39___ (leave) senior high school, he studied at Aksu Technical College.
The chance came last year, ___40___ Zhao Pengfei, vice-dean of the electrical and mechanical engineering department, started organizing a team for a skills competition. Rozimemet Turghun’s ___41___ (impress) abilities caught Zhao’s eye. He ___42___ (choose) to join the team, and focused on technologies ___43___ (relate) to industrial robot applications. The competition was ___44___ (obvious) a challenge for someone with little experience with computers. Rozimemet Turghun acquired the skills, memorized the position of each part and practiced each step, day and night.
One month later, he and his teammate won a bronze during the Xinjiang tryout for the second Vocational Skills Competition. They surprised everyone by completing a mobile robot in just 2 hours and 12 minutes, ___45___ achievement that would have been beyond his wildest dreams. He hoped to sharpen his skills and step onto even broader stages.
【答案】36. stood
37. enthusiasm 38. without 39. leaving 40. when
41. impressive
42. was chosen 43. related
44. obviously 45. an
第三部分 寫作（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）
第一節(jié)（滿分15分）
46. 假定你是某國際學(xué)校的學(xué)生李華，你校將對圖書館進(jìn)行升級改造，面向全校師生征求意見。請你給校長Mr. David寫一封信，內(nèi)容包括：
1.圖書館存在的問題：
2.你的建議。
注意：
1.寫作詞數(shù)應(yīng)為80個左右；
2.請按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。
Dear Mr. David,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】
Dear Mr. David,
I’m Li Hua, a student at our school. Knowing that our library will be upgraded, I’d like to offer some feedback. Currently, the library lacks enough comfortable reading areas, and many seats are occupied during peak hours. Besides, the book selection is outdated, failing to meet our diverse needs. Some books are even damaged.
My suggestions are as follows. First, add more reading desks and cozy sofas. Second, update the book collection regularly and repair or replace damaged books. These improvements will surely make the library more appealing.
Thank you for your attention.
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。
The old workshop door creaked open. Clara walked in quietly. Her shoes stepped on wood shavings (刨花) that sparkled in the sunlight. Through the dusty windows, the morning light shone on Grandfather’s rough hands. He was gluing a maple chair leg.
The wall calendar still showed January. Its yellowed pages were curling, just like dry leaves. An open order book lay on the desk. February’s page was empty. There had been no new orders since mid-January. Clara held her breath and recorded Grandfather with her phone. She focused on his quick hands as he measured angles with a metal ruler. “This might help him,” she thought, eager to show how skilled he was.
However, when she posted the video online, negative comments flooded in. “Old ways for a dying business!” “No wonder the business is failing!” Saddened, Clara deleted the video quickly. A spider crawled over the empty order book. Its blank pages showed not many people wanted handmade things these days.
“Want to see my treasure ” Grandpa’ s voice broke the silence. He opened a leather album filled with pencil sketches (草圖) like library chairs from 1958 and park benches from 1962. A faded photo slipped out: a smiling boy missing two teeth was grinning at the camera, holding a curved (彎曲的) spoon proudly.
“Timmy, my former student,” Grandfather smiled, touching the curve of the spoon in the photo. “Now he designs furniture for tall buildings. Last month’s newspaper had an article about his curved stairs. It was inspired by this very spoon.” He tapped the photo, adding, “Machines make things fast, but hands remember stories.”
Clara looked at the photo — the curved spoon, Timmy’s smile, and Grandpa’s young handwriting on the back: Timmy’s first repair, age 7. Beside her, fresh wood shavings were shining. “Stories must be told,” Clara murmured, taking out her phone again. This time, she aimed to share not just the work, but the story behind it.
注意：
(1)續(xù)寫詞數(shù)應(yīng)為150左右;
(2)請按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。
Paragraph 1: The next morning, Clara uploaded a new video.
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Paragraph 2: A week later, Timmy, now a famous furniture designer, walked in the workshop.
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【答案】The next morning, Clara uploaded a new video. This time, her camera swept across the leather album’s sketches of Timmy’s curved spoon and lingered on a yellowed newspaper clipping featuring his iconic stairs. As Grandfather narrated their story, she zoomed in on his hands — wrinkled yet steady — shaping a piece of wood into art. The video ended with his voice, “Hands remember stories machines forget.” By noon, comments exploded, “Hands of a legend!” “Need this magic in my home!” Shares of the video skyrocketed. Amid the flood of praise, Clara spotted a message, “I’m coming to see you soon, Master-back to where the magic began!” Her eyes widened at Timmy’s profile picture which just matched the same grin from that faded photo.
A week later, Timmy, now a famous furniture designer, walked in the workshop. He embraced Grandfather, tears glistening. “Your spoon taught me curves have souls,” he said, placing the curved spoon on the desk. Together, they designed a signature chair — Timmy sketching modern lines on his tablet while Grandfather penciling his classic curves. Clara captured the moment: their four hands shaping a maple chair leg together, mirroring the one Grandfather had glued a week before. When Timmy posted the video, orders poured in: new chairs with curved legs, and even wooden benches for the town park. Wood shavings danced in the sunlight as the workshop came back to life, the order book’s empty February page now filled with March’s growing demands.

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