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福建省廈門第一中學2024-2025學年
高三下英語四
(試卷滿分：150分, 考試時間：120分鐘)
第一部分 聽力(共兩節, 滿分30分)
第一節(共5小題;每小題1.5分, 滿分7.5分)
聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題, 從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽完每段對話后, 你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. 【此處可播放相關音頻，請去附件查看】
How does the woman feel about the man’s words
A. Convinced. B. Annoyed. C. Surprised.
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Where are the speakers
A. In a registration office. B. In a bar. C. In the street.
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What does the man like about the painting
A. The natural shadows. B. The real-life scene. C. The vivid colors.
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What is the man doing
A. Helping a beginner. B. Training his muscles. C. Selling a machine.
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What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Where to have dinner.
B. When to meet a neighbor.
C. What to expect for the evening.
第二節(共15小題:每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分)
聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘;聽完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。
聽下面一段較長對話，回答以下小題。【此處可播放相關音頻，請去附件查看】
6. Why does the woman want to ask for a leave
A. To get married. B. To vacation overseas. C. To attend a wedding.
7. When might the conversation take place
A. In July. B. In August. C. In September.
聽下面一段較長對話，回答以下小題。【此處可播放相關音頻，請去附件查看】
8. What is Mike probably doing now
A. Having a bath. B. Making a call. C. Frying some eggs.
9. What happened to the woman the other day
A. She failed to start her car.
B. She got trapped in a flood.
C. She encountered a water leak.
10. What do we know about the speakers’ working place
A. It’s in bad condition.
B. It’s short of parking space.
C. It’s in a convenient position.
聽下面一段較長對話，回答以下小題。【此處可播放相關音頻，請去附件查看】
11. How will the man and his wife get to New Hampshire
A. By bus. B. By plane. C. By train.
12. What is the highlight of the trip according to the woman
A. Hotel accommodation. B. Room service. C. Quality food.
13. What may attract the man most
A. Affordable cost. B. Various activities. C. Natural views.
聽下面一段較長對話，回答以下小題。【此處可播放相關音頻，請去附件查看】
14. What will Jake do this afternoon
A. Make some snacks. B. Take a dance class. C. Practise soccer.
15. How is Mel’s life right now
A. Tiring. B. Exciting. C. Boring.
16. What can we know about Amy
A. She is good at cooking.
B. She is fond of exercising.
C. She is responsible for teaching.
17. What’s the probable relationship between Mel and Dan
A. Relatives. B. Neighbors. C. A couple.
聽下面一段獨白，回答以下小題。【此處可播放相關音頻，請去附件查看】
18. What kind of person is Buckminster Fuller
A. Open-minded. B. Far-sighted. C. High-spirited.
19. What can we learn about Buckminster’s structure
A It reduces construction time.
B. It makes full use of resources.
C. It draws inspiration from the globe.
20. What is the speaker
A. A university lecturer. B. A house designer. C. A program host.
第二部分 閱讀理解 (共兩節, 滿分50分)
第一節 (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四個選項中選出最佳選項。
A
The Psychology of Autism（自閉癥）and Burnout
Date and time
Tue., 8 Oct. 02:00-04:30 CST
Refund policy
Refunds available up to 7 days before the event
Tickets
$12. 00, incl. a $ 1.18 service fee
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About the event
For too long, professionals have outlined what autism is by looking at how it appears through visible behavior but have overlooked what those with autism experienced in life. This talk will center on this unnoticed side of autism and support you and/or others going through autistic burnout.
Join Dr. Riordan to learn about neuroscience around autism and burnout, exploring features of autism that lead to burnout. Obtain a deeper understanding of the physical and emotional impact this condition has, as well as practical approaches to supporting autistic individuals during recovery.
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21. What is available to the guests
A. An unlimited and full refund. B. An in-person talk with Dr. Riordan.
C. A guided visit to the venue. D. A recording of the event.
22. What aspect of autism does the event focus on
A. Definition and symptoms of autism. B. Links between autism and burnout.
C. Experiences of autistic individuals. D. Approaches to recovery from autism.
23. What do we know about Seed Talks
A. They mostly invite professionals. B. They focus on neuroscience mainly.
C. They make their topics accessible. D. They share the style of TED Talks.
B
The great elephant stands in the hot African sun. Slowly the beast lifts its head and its thick trunk delicately curls around the leaves of a nearby tree, pulling out the leaves and politely slipping them into its mouth.
The beast’s great grey skin is partly broken and aged from the African sun. Some mud drops on one side from its last trip to a nearby river. Its rough hair sticks out from all over its skin and two large, white tusks curve elegantly from either side of its mouth.
Somewhere a lion roars and something else gives a loud high shout. A vulture (禿鷲) drifts over far above this world, barely a black dot in the sky. The buzzing of the countless bush insects seems to collectively shift up in high tune, almost like the whole of the savanna (熱帶草原) was singing some song that only they knew.
I peer through the lens (鏡頭) at this scene. The zoom lens shows almost every detail of the elephant: the three small cuts in its left ear from playing as a baby around thorn trees, the scar down its front leg where a lion caught it unaware as a young adult, and weathering on its great, valuable tusks from decades of living in this unforgiving grassland on a dusty continent.
And then the elephant looks at me.
It looks at me with those big, eyelashed eyes with a warmth coming outwards from a vast, hidden depth there. I can suddenly feel its soul, and feel the line of elephants that came before this one, trailing back to the very beginnings of this great savanna. We will never understand what wonders this ancient being and its kind have seen and whispered to each other across the ages on this old, sacred grassland.
It looks at me, and it looks through me and sees me.
The elephant knows I am there. It always did. It is not running away, nor is it fighting. It accepts and forgives. It loves. But, mostly, it just feels sad. It feels sorry for me. I cannot do this anymore.
I take my eye off the sights and hand the gun back to my partner. “Let’s go home,” I said in a quiet voice, “let’s just go home.”
24. According to the first two paragraphs, which word can best describe the elephant
A. Mysterious. B. Depressed. C. Aggressive. D. Graceful.
25. When the author sees through the lens, he is .
A. deeply moved and filled with sympathy B. overwhelmed by the elephant’s strength
C. annoyed at the presence of other animals D. shocked and scared by the elephant’s scars
26. What does the author intend to do initially
A. Take a picture. B. Observe the elephant.
C. Hunt the elephant. D. Study African grassland.
27. What can we learn from the passage
A. Nature calms our anger. B. Nature purifies our souls.
C. Nature heals our wounds. D. Nature enriches our imagination.
C
Dancing lowers the depression associated with Parkinson’s disease, and the benefits can be seen in multiple ways, a new study shows.
“It was very cool to see dance had a positive effect on the mood circuits in the brain, which we could see in the imaging from MRI brain scans (掃描),” says Joseph DeSouza, author of the study. “These improvements were also reported by the participants via survey. Our study is the first to demonstrate these benefits across these two detection methods.”
The study followed 23 participants with Parkinson’s disease from the Sharing Dance Parkinson’s program at Canada’s National Ballet School, along with family members or caregivers. Participants took weekly dance classes for 8 months, progressing from simple leg and foot work to more complex movements like waltzes and more. The research team focused on the subcallosal cingulate gyrus (SCG), a brain region linked to depression. They measured mood and depression before and after each class using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) (老年抑郁量表) and conducted regular MRI scans.
The researchers found that after each dance class, reported depression rates dropped, and the effect was increasing from class to class, with significant improvements after 8 months. “We showed that SCG’s BOLD (blood oxygen level dependent) signal decreases while dancing, which means the SCG was not functioning as fast as it would if you had depression,” says DeSouza. “Parkinson’s disease is often accompanied by depression long before motor symptoms (癥狀) appear.”
Dance is thought to have a double benefit, with music activating the brain’s reward centers, and the movement acting on sensory and motor circuits. DeSouza, dancing with participants for 14 years, says that while dancing is not a treatment for Parkinson’s disease by itself, the benefits are clear. “We’re not trying to cure it with dance,” he says. “What we’re trying to do is to have people live a better quality of life. This goes for both the patients, and their families that take care of them.”
28. What do we know about the results of the two detection methods
A. They fall short of expectations.
B. They are more accurate than before.
C. They are distinct from each other.
D They show consistent conclusions.
29. How did the researchers conduct the study
A. By referring to previous studies. B. By making pre-post comparisons.
C. By employing computer modeling. D. By conducting drug experiments.
30. What did the researchers find about the SCG
A. It is in charge of motor system.
B. It can be measured by the GDS.
C. Dancing slows down its functioning.
D. Depression weakens its BOLD signal.
31. What is the best title of the text
A. Dancing Away Parkinson’s Blues B. Dancing: Multiple Benefits To Be Seen
C. Dancing With Your Mood Circuits D. Dancing: A Journey To Mental Well-being
D
According to an idea called the “inflationary (暴脹的) multiverse”, the universe has been constantly expanding, which would have created a countless number of other universes. Collectively, these cosmic islands form what scientists call a “multiverse”. However, other universes may lie beyond our scientific reach, physically and philosophically. Consequently, the methodologies by which physicists might validate (驗證) the multiverse and whether such validation is even possible remain unresolved inquiries.
In science, hypotheses (假說) are used to propose explanations, but from hypotheses to theories, validation of predictions is essential to see whether initial assumptions are supported or disproved. Theoretical physicist Carlo Rovelli says, “It is hard to write theories that survive the proof of reality. Few survive thanks to a basic idea: Do not trust your fancies. Keep only the ideas that can be tested.” Rovelli adds, “Today many physicists are wasting time trying to guess and jumping to conclusions. This approach has never worked previously, and it is not working now.” The multiverse might be one of those wild guesses.
Now, physicists are debating whether that problem moves the multiverse from physics to metaphysics, from the world of science to that of philosophy. Philosopher Richard Dawid believes scientists could support the multiverse hypotheses without actually finding physical support. “If we have a theory that seems to work, and have come up with nothing that works better, chances are our idea is right,” he says. Not everyone is so cheerful, though. Sabine Hossenfelder, another theoretical physicist, thinks “Without making contact with observation, a theory isn’t part of the natural sciences, and not physics.”
Some supporters of the multiverse claim they have found physical evidence. Andrei Linde insists “Our universe seems fine-tuned (精調的) to be favourable to life, with a four-dimensional space in which we can live. It is certain that in an eternally inflating multiverse, one of the universes should turn out like ours. Each universe can have different physical laws and fundamentals. Given limitless changes, a universe on which humans can be born will be born. The multiverse actually explains why we’re here. And our existence, therefore, helps explain why the multiverse is plausible.”
Just as Einstein’s theory of general relativity could only be confirmed recently with a billion-dollar instrument called LIGO, scientists may eventually discover more direct evidence of the multiverse. So far, all of science has relied on testability, but those tests take time, and most theoreticians want to wait it out. They are not ready to shelve an idea like the multiverse — which could actually be the answer to life, the universe and everything — until and unless they can prove to themselves it doesn’t exist. And that day may never come.
32. What can we learn from the passage
A. The multiverse is recognized as a theory.
B. The multiverse starts debates on human existence.
C. Rovelli criticizes physicists for their baseless fancies.
D. Dawid emphasizes the necessity of physical evidence.
33. What does the underlined word “plausible” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Credible. B. Complex. C. Essential. D. Fascinating.
34. As for the existence of multiverse the author is _________.
A. negative B. neutral C. certain D. positive
35. Which would be the best title for this passage
A. Mysteries of Multiverse: Fine-Tuned for Life
B. Can Physicists Ever Prove the Multiverse Is Real
C. The Inflationary Multiverse: Proven Beyond Doubt
D. Have Physicists Lost Their Minds in the Multiverse
第二節(共5小題;每小題2.5分, 滿分12.5分)
閱讀下面短文, 從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
The printed book is back. Studies have shown that students retain more information when reading a hard-copy book compared to reading on a digital device. ____36____ The students found, according to a teacher, that “the ease of navigation (瀏覽)” was superior when using a traditional book.
I love the way we now judge printed books using the language of the digital world. E-books may come with a “suite of navigational tools,” but it turns out that the best navigational devices are your forefinger and thumb. ____37____ To think, all this time, those devices have just been sitting there, dangling at the ends of your arms.
Can a traditional book offer all the features of an e-book Alas, no. ____38____ Luckily, it will naturally form two halves joined in the middle (“the spine”). If the left-hand chunk is thicker than the right-hand one, you are more than halfway through.
Fans of the e-book point out digital text is easy to annotate (注解). Some devices even feature an image of a pencil to guide readers through the process. Traditional-book users have a similar system called a “pencil.” Thus annotated, such books can be left around for others to peruse (精讀).
____39____ However, one must question whether this is really an advantage. In secondary school, placing the weighty textbooks in my backpack would draw my shoulders back and my chest forward in a way that turned the school into the equivalent of a military parade ground. It totally transformed my physique.
Educational trends come and go. ____40____ But for the moment, I find myself standing at attention, flexing my textbook-built shoulders and saluting their glorious return.
A. There’s still no substitute for the traditional book.
B. Traditional books also excel at stirring up feelings.
C. Admittedly, e-books are lighter than paper volumes.
D. Maybe the shift back to traditional books won’t last.
E. You can use them to flip the pages forward and backward.
F. It lacks a “progress bar” indicating what percentage of the book has been read.
G. In response, one school near where I live in Australia abandoned its e-readers entirely.
第三部分 語言知識運用 (共兩節, 滿分30分)
第一節 (共1 小題;每小題1分, 滿分15分)
閱讀下面短文, 從短文后各題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中, 選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。
I sat at a restaurant on the river, watching Christmas boats decorated with lights go by. Every Christmas they ____41____ the river, adding to a ____42____ of festive atmosphere.
After dinner, I ____43____ the only black coat on the rack (架子) — a gift from my daughter. I smiled whenever I wore it. On such a cold night, it was heaven to slip on.
____44____ much thought, I put it on, ready to leave. But wait! I guessed it was a size 16, not an 8. Oh no! Someone must have taken mine by mistake. Having to wear hers to keep out the cold, I left my ____45____ with the hostess, explaining that when the ____46____ returned mine, I’d return hers. I was ____47____ I’d get a call soon but I didn’t. Pondering for the hundredth time about my lost coat, I was sick at heart. I loved it for its emotional value and warmth. Though I’m usually a positive image, I could think of no ____48____ for this awful situation.
One day, I visited my friend Penny wearing that coat. She greeted me at the door. “What a great coat!” she exclaimed.
I frowned ____49____. “You’re kidding. It’s four sizes too big.” I launched into my story of the coat _____50_____.
“If you don’t want it, I’ll take it.” _____51_____ Penny. “I think it’s for you.” she added, this time seriously.
Staring at the coat, I thought, “Do I need an attitude adjustment Does it really matter if my new coat is too long and _____52_____ What should I do to get to accept and _____53_____ it ” In the following week, I took the coat to a tailor and had it _____54_____. It fit me perfectly. Then, I remembered the cold evening that ended with a disappointment that _____55_____ me for a long time. Perhaps the most important thing I will wear is my attitude.
41. A. dotted B. explored C. overlooked D. left
42. A. row B. set C. touch D. bite
43. A. hung up B. reached for C. tried on D. put away
44. A. Until B. Under C. Beyond D. Without
45. A. review B. address C. number D. tip
46. A. hostess B. owner C. police D. visitor
47. A. cautious B. content C. grateful D. confident
48. A. silver lining B. stepping stone C. white lie D. cutting edge
49. A. disapprovingly B. wildly C. thoughtfully D. anxiously
50. A. price B. switch C. purchase D. donation
51. A. announced B. explained C. joked D. complained
52. A. unclaimed B. unfinished C. undiscovered D. undamaged
53. A. replace B. enjoy C. return D. ensure
54. A. packed B. designed C. mended D. shortened
55. A. inspired B. consumed C. comforted D. changed
第二節(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個適當的單詞或括號內單詞的正確形式。
90 percent of the world’s fireworks are produced in China. The biggest importer is the US, which ___56___ (ship) in more than US $650 million worth in 2021.
The details of fireworks’ invention are lost to history, but ____57____ folk tale tries to fill in the gap. It goes that monk named Li Tian created fireworks around 1400 years ago by packing gunpowder into bamboo tubes ___58___ (scare) off evil spirits.
An explosive mixture of gun-powder and chemical compounds (化合物) is ____59____ makes fireworks flash in pretty colours and fun shapes. The images they make depend on the placement of these compounds inside the shell of the firework. Crowd ____60____(favorite) include “comet”, featuring a long trail of sparks; “peony”, a flower-like burst; and “strobe”, which produces a blinking effect.
The single biggest firework shell ever shot was part of a 2020 winter-carnival display in Colorado, US. ___61___ (weigh) 1268 kilograms, it rose more than a kilometre into the sky ____62____ bursting, turning the night sky red.
For centuries we had to light firework ____63____ hand, but since the 1980s, there’s been another option: computer-controlled lighters, which made music at displays more ____64____ (precise) timed and safer. An even greener alternative recently _____65_____ (adopt) is using drones to trace flashy patterns in the sky. The future of fireworks, like so much else, may be robotic.
第四部分 寫作 (共兩節, 滿分40分)
第一節 (滿分15分)
66. 假如你是李華，正在美國交流學習，上周六在一家餐館你有一次不愉快的就餐經歷。請給該餐館的經理寫一封投訴信，講述所發生的事情。內容包括：
1 投訴問題；
2. 你的期望。
注意：寫作詞數應為80詞左右，可適當增加細節，以使行文連貫。
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第二節(滿分 25 分)
67. 閱讀下面材料，根據其內容和所給段落開頭語續寫兩段，使之構成一篇完整的短文。
I recently had a challenging time working on a group project. My teacher put me with three people who weren’t all that excited about getting any work done.
Our assignment was to pick one of the 50 states and make a brochure about it. “Let’s pick Hawaii!” said Emma, “Hawaii has super-cute swimsuits” “True!” Agreed Angela, “Speaking of swimsuits, there are some get-ready-for-summer sales happening now.” “Really Maybe my mother will take me shopping this weekend,” said Emma.
I turned to Bernard, “Which state do you think we should pick ” He shrugged (聳肩), “I don’t care. But what happened to your hair, Jessica It looks like caught in a blender (攪拌機)!”
No one in my group seemed very eager to talk about our project, so I went ahead and shared interesting facts I knew about Hawaiian food and culture. When I was done, no one responded, so I pulled out my notebook. I asked Emma to search for pictures of Hawaiian sea life. But she said she was busy and asked if her picture at a Hawaii hotel pool would do. I requested Angela and Bernard to find Hawaiian historical information and geography respectively. It turned out they all had their own business. I was getting the impression that none but me planned to work on the brochure.
Later that day, as I set the table for dinner, my mom could tell I was stressed-out. “What’s going on ” she asked. I told her what happened and sighed, “So I guess the only way to get the brochure done is for me to do it myself.”
“Well,” my mom said with a smile, “when it comes to homework, they don’t necessarily do things you order. Second, I doubt if you’re responsible for everyone else’s part. Why don’t you check in with your teacher about it ”
When I talked to my teacher the next day he explained he would grade the assignment partly on the finished brochure but mostly on our individual work, which made me much less worried.
注意：
1. 續寫詞數應為150左右；
2. 請按如下格式在答題卡的相應位置作答。
At our next group meeting, I tried to bring up my concerns in a friendly way.
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Finally, we were amazed to receive the grade for our group project.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________福建省廈門第一中學2024-2025學年
高三下英語四
(試卷滿分：150分, 考試時間：120分鐘)
第一部分 聽力(共兩節, 滿分30分)
第一節(共5小題;每小題1.5分, 滿分7.5分)
聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題, 從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽完每段對話后, 你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. 【此處可播放相關音頻，請去附件查看】
How does the woman feel about the man’s words
A. Convinced. B. Annoyed. C. Surprised.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: Oh, it’s finally over. Next time I’m picking the film.
W: Yes, you should have picked. I really can’t understand you. You always complain about everything.
2. 【此處可播放相關音頻，請去附件查看】
Where are the speakers
A. In a registration office. B. In a bar. C. In the street.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: License and registration, please. Have you been drinking tonight, sir
M: I had one or two glasses of juice, but nothing else.
W: Step out of your car, please.
3. 【此處可播放相關音頻，請去附件查看】
What does the man like about the painting
A. The natural shadows. B. The real-life scene. C. The vivid colors.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: Look at the way the light is used in this painting.
M: I prefer the colors. They’re so vivid and make me feel the scene is alive.
W: Yeah, but the shadows are what make it real to me.
4. 【此處可播放相關音頻，請去附件查看】
What is the man doing
A. Helping a beginner. B. Training his muscles. C. Selling a machine.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: Hello, you look a little lost. Are you new here
W: Yeah, I just started my training today and I’m not sure where to begin.
M: Follow me. This machine here will work out your leg muscle and you can use it like this.
5. 【此處可播放相關音頻，請去附件查看】
What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Where to have dinner.
B. When to meet a neighbor.
C. What to expect for the evening.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: I’m thinking of checking out a restaurant in the neighborhood this evening. Do you have any suggestions
W: I know this really nice Italian place. The food is tasty and the decoration is beautiful. I’d recommend giving it a try.
M: Alright, I’ll pick you up at 6:00.
第二節(共15小題:每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分)
聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘;聽完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。
聽下面一段較長對話，回答以下小題。【此處可播放相關音頻，請去附件查看】
6. Why does the woman want to ask for a leave
A. To get married. B. To vacation overseas. C. To attend a wedding.
7. When might the conversation take place
A. In July. B. In August. C. In September.
【答案】6. C 7. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Mr. Johnson, do you have a second I need to talk to you.
M: Sure, Sophie, what can I do for you
W: Well, I know I’ve used up all my vacation days this year, but my sister is getting married, and the wedding is overseas, so...
M: You want to take some time off, right
W: Yes, sir.
M: What dates are you planning on taking off I’ll need at least two months notice, so that I can plan for your absence.
W: I was thinking of taking off from September 15th until the 30th. Would you be okay with that
M: Well, I guess so.
聽下面一段較長對話，回答以下小題。【此處可播放相關音頻，請去附件查看】
8. What is Mike probably doing now
A. Having a bath. B. Making a call. C. Frying some eggs.
9. What happened to the woman the other day
A. She failed to start her car.
B. She got trapped in a flood.
C. She encountered a water leak.
10. What do we know about the speakers’ working place
A. It’s in bad condition.
B. It’s short of parking space.
C. It’s in a convenient position.
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. A
【解析】
【原文】W: The air conditioning is not working! We need to phone the repairman before we start to fry in here!
M: Mike is handling it. I think they are also getting the repairman to fix the bathroom toilet that keeps getting blocked.
W: That would be convenient. They might as well ask him to fix the lights. They keep flashing all the time. It’s really annoying!
M: Yeah, you are right. This office is falling apart! The other day the pipes outside cracked and that’s why the parking lot was flooded.
W: I know! I was in ankle deep water trying to get to my car that day! The repairman definitely has his work cut out for him.
聽下面一段較長對話，回答以下小題。【此處可播放相關音頻，請去附件查看】
11. How will the man and his wife get to New Hampshire
A. By bus. B. By plane. C. By train.
12. What is the highlight of the trip according to the woman
A. Hotel accommodation. B. Room service. C. Quality food.
13. What may attract the man most
A. Affordable cost. B. Various activities. C. Natural views.
【答案】11. B 12. A 13. B
【解析】
【原文】W: Hello, sir. How can I help you
M: I would like to plan a trip for me and my wife.
W: We have a couple of options such as beaches, the deserts or the countryside.
M: I think something in the countryside would be nice.
W: Perfect! This package includes round-trip flights to New Hampshire. Our staff will pick you up on your arrival and provide you with fine wine and finger foods.
M: Sounds good! How about the hotel we will be staying at
W: That is the best part. Your hotel is actually an old castle that has been restored and redecorated. You will enjoy a comfortable and private time there.
M: Wow! This sounds like something my wife would really enjoy! Anything we can do there
W: Of course! The castle provides a horseback ride along the country road. You can also go fishing to the nearby lake or visit the local farm.
M: I want to book this trip. I don’t care what it costs!
聽下面一段較長對話，回答以下小題。【此處可播放相關音頻，請去附件查看】
14. What will Jake do this afternoon
A. Make some snacks. B. Take a dance class. C. Practise soccer.
15. How is Mel’s life right now
A. Tiring. B. Exciting. C. Boring.
16. What can we know about Amy
A. She is good at cooking.
B. She is fond of exercising.
C. She is responsible for teaching.
17. What’s the probable relationship between Mel and Dan
A. Relatives. B. Neighbors. C. A couple.
【答案】14. C 15. A 16. A 17. C
【解析】
【原文】M: Hey, Mel! Are you up for some tennis today
W: Sorry, I can’t! I have to go to work, pick up Jake and Maddie from school, and make them an afternoon snack, then take Jake to soccer practice and Maddie to dance class.
M: Maybe you should hire a babysitter to help you out!
W: Oh, I don’t know... it’s hard to find the right person. You have to consider her previous work experience, the responsibilities you give her, and how she interacts with the kids. I would love to have someone to help me out, though.
M: I think you should definitely consider it! I can refer you to this great babysitter, Amy. She used to work for my neighbors. She’s very responsible, a great cook, and great with kids.
W: Oh, that’s great. Can you give me her number I’ll talk it over with Dan and give her a call tomorrow. Maybe this way I won’t be so occupied every day, and Dan and I might even get to go on a date once in a while.
聽下面一段獨白，回答以下小題。【此處可播放相關音頻，請去附件查看】
18. What kind of person is Buckminster Fuller
A. Open-minded. B. Far-sighted. C. High-spirited.
19. What can we learn about Buckminster’s structure
A. It reduces construction time.
B. It makes full use of resources.
C. It draws inspiration from the globe.
20. What is the speaker
A. A university lecturer. B. A house designer. C. A program host.
【答案】18. B 19. B 20. C
【解析】
【原文】 M: Ever heard of a man named Buckminster Fuller He was a scientist, inventor, and also a great architect. What made Buckminster so special was his concern for the planet and human. When you have a shortage of resources, he said, you get war. Thus, he claimed that to solve human’s major problems, we have to anticipate what will become problems as resources reduce. He was especially interested in developing more efficient housing; that is, a new way of constructing buildings so that they provide more housing space with the use of fewer resources. One solution he came up with in the late 1940’s is a structure shaped like a piece of a globe, which amazed the world and brought him international reputation. That’s it for today’s Daily Takeaway. Tomorrow we’ll introduce one of the most influential lecturers in Oxford University.
第二部分 閱讀理解 (共兩節, 滿分50分)
第一節 (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四個選項中選出最佳選項。
A
The Psychology of Autism（自閉癥）and Burnout
Date and time
Tue., 8 Oct. 02:00-04:30 CST
Refund policy
Refunds available up to 7 days before the event
Tickets
$12. 00, incl. a $ 1.18 service fee
This ticket is for access to a livestream of an in-person event only and does not provide entry to the venue. Workers of Seed Talks will email the recording 24-48 hours after the talk. Please check the email address you used to book tickets.
About the event
For too long, professionals have outlined what autism is by looking at how it appears through visible behavior but have overlooked what those with autism experienced in life. This talk will center on this unnoticed side of autism and support you and/or others going through autistic burnout.
Join Dr. Riordan to learn about neuroscience around autism and burnout, exploring features of autism that lead to burnout. Obtain a deeper understanding of the physical and emotional impact this condition has, as well as practical approaches to supporting autistic individuals during recovery.
Reviews from guests of Seed Talks
·Seed Talks created an inclusive atmosphere. They facilitated such a powerful platform as enables me to gain insights into specialized knowledge.
— Anna F.
·I've attended a few of your talks. Thank you for bringing joy and understanding to the world.
— Joe F.
·Seed Talks have done an incredible job in making all their topics easily digestible and enjoyable to learn about for one's self-improvement. It's like TED Talks, but cooler!
— Eva W.
21. What is available to the guests
A. An unlimited and full refund. B. An in-person talk with Dr. Riordan.
C. A guided visit to the venue. D. A recording of the event.
22. What aspect of autism does the event focus on
A. Definition and symptoms of autism. B. Links between autism and burnout.
C. Experiences of autistic individuals. D. Approaches to recovery from autism.
23. What do we know about Seed Talks
A. They mostly invite professionals. B. They focus on neuroscience mainly.
C. They make their topics accessible. D. They share the style of TED Talks.
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. C
【解析】
【導語】本文是應用文。文章介紹了一場關于自閉癥和倦怠心理學的講座，包括講座的時間、退款政策、票價、對活動的簡要介紹和嘉賓評價。
【21題詳解】
細節理解題。根據Tickets部分中“Workers of Seed Talks will email the recording 24-48 hours after the talk.(Seed Talks的工作人員將在演講結束后24-48小時將錄音通過電子郵件發送)”可知，嘉賓可以收到此次講座的錄像。故選D。
【22題詳解】
細節理解題。根據About this event部分中“For too long, professionals have outlined what autism is by looking at how it appears through visible behaviour, but have overlooked what those with autism experienced in life. This talk will center on this unnoticed side of autism, and support you and/ or others going through autistic burnout.(長期以來，專業人士通過觀察自閉癥如何通過可見的行為表現來概述自閉癥是什么，但卻忽視了自閉癥患者在生活中的經歷。這次演講將圍繞自閉癥不被注意的一面，并幫助你和/或其他人度過自閉癥倦怠期)”可知，這次演講的主要焦點是自閉癥患者的經歷。故選C。
【23題詳解】
推理判斷題。根據第一條評論“They facilitated such a powerful platform as enables me to gain insights into specialized knowledge.(他們為我提供了一個強大的平臺，使我能夠深入了解專業知識)”；第二條評論“Thank you for bringing joy and understanding to the world of neuroscience.(謝謝你給神經科學的世界帶來了快樂和理解)”；第三條評論“Seed Talks have done an incredible job in making all their topics easily digestible and enjoyable to learn about for one’s self improvement.(種子演講（Seed Talks）在讓所有主題易于理解且令人愉快地學習以促進自我提升方面做得非常出色)”可知，Seed Talks使其主題易于理解并且讓人能愉快地學習。故選C。
B
The great elephant stands in the hot African sun. Slowly the beast lifts its head and its thick trunk delicately curls around the leaves of a nearby tree, pulling out the leaves and politely slipping them into its mouth.
The beast’s great grey skin is partly broken and aged from the African sun. Some mud drops on one side from its last trip to a nearby river. Its rough hair sticks out from all over its skin and two large, white tusks curve elegantly from either side of its mouth.
Somewhere a lion roars and something else gives a loud high shout. A vulture (禿鷲) drifts over far above this world, barely a black dot in the sky. The buzzing of the countless bush insects seems to collectively shift up in high tune, almost like the whole of the savanna (熱帶草原) was singing some song that only they knew.
I peer through the lens (鏡頭) at this scene. The zoom lens shows almost every detail of the elephant: the three small cuts in its left ear from playing as a baby around thorn trees, the scar down its front leg where a lion caught it unaware as a young adult, and weathering on its great, valuable tusks from decades of living in this unforgiving grassland on a dusty continent.
And then the elephant looks at me.
It looks at me with those big, eyelashed eyes with a warmth coming outwards from a vast, hidden depth there. I can suddenly feel its soul, and feel the line of elephants that came before this one, trailing back to the very beginnings of this great savanna. We will never understand what wonders this ancient being and its kind have seen and whispered to each other across the ages on this old, sacred grassland.
It looks at me, and it looks through me and sees me.
The elephant knows I am there. It always did. It is not running away, nor is it fighting. It accepts and forgives. It loves. But, mostly, it just feels sad. It feels sorry for me. I cannot do this anymore.
I take my eye off the sights and hand the gun back to my partner. “Let’s go home,” I said in a quiet voice, “let’s just go home.”
24. According to the first two paragraphs, which word can best describe the elephant
A. Mysterious. B. Depressed. C. Aggressive. D. Graceful.
25. When the author sees through the lens, he is .
A. deeply moved and filled with sympathy B. overwhelmed by the elephant’s strength
C. annoyed at the presence of other animals D. shocked and scared by the elephant’s scars
26. What does the author intend to do initially
A. Take a picture. B. Observe the elephant.
C. Hunt the elephant. D. Study African grassland.
27. What can we learn from the passage
A. Nature calms our anger. B. Nature purifies our souls.
C. Nature heals our wounds. D. Nature enriches our imagination.
【答案】24. D 25. A 26. C 27. B
【解析】
【導語】這是一篇記敘文。主要講述了作者在非洲草原，透過鏡頭觀察一頭大象。大象在烈日下進食，其皮膚因日曬而斑駁，身上帶著過往的傷痕。當大象看向作者時，作者仿佛感受到其靈魂及背后的歷史傳承。從大象的眼神中，作者感受到它的接納、原諒、悲傷與憐憫。最終，作者放下手中的槍，決定回家，放棄傷害大象的行為。
【24題詳解】
推理判斷題。根據第一段中“Slowly the beast lifts its head and its thick trunk delicately curls around the leaves of a nearby tree, pulling out the leaves and politely slipping them into its mouth.( 它慢慢地抬起頭，它粗壯的鼻子巧妙地卷曲在附近一棵樹的葉子上，把葉子抽出來，禮貌地塞進嘴里)”以及第二段中“Its rough hair sticks out from all over its skin and two large, white tusks curve elegantly from either side of its mouth.( 它粗糙的毛發從皮膚上伸出來，兩根巨大的白色象牙從嘴的兩側優雅地彎曲著)”可推知，根據前兩段內容，大象的動作是優雅的。故選D項。
【25題詳解】
推理判斷題。根據第四段“I peer through the lens (鏡頭) at this scene. The zoom lens shows almost every detail of the elephant: the three small cuts in its left ear from playing as a baby around thorn trees, the scar down its front leg where a lion caught it unaware as a young adult, and weathering on its great, valuable tusks from decades of living in this unforgiving grassland on a dusty continent.( 我透過鏡頭看這個場景。變焦鏡頭幾乎展示了這頭大象的每一個細節：它的左耳上有三個小傷口，這是它小時候在荊棘樹下玩耍時留下的，它的前腿上有一個傷疤，那是它年輕時被獅子在不知道的情況下抓住的，它那又大又珍貴的象牙上有幾十年生活在這片塵土飛揚的大陸上無情的草原上的風化)”以及第六段中“It looks at me with those big, eyelashed eyes with a warmth coming outwards from a vast, hidden depth there. I can suddenly feel its soul, and feel the line of elephants that came before this one, trailing back to the very beginnings of this great savanna.( 它用那雙長著睫毛的大眼睛看著我，從那巨大而隱蔽的深處發出一種溫暖。我能突然感受到它的靈魂，感受到在這頭大象之前的大象群，一直追溯到這片大草原的起源)”可推知，當作者透過鏡頭看的時候，他是深深感動并充滿同情。故選A項。
【26題詳解】
推理判斷題。根據最后一段“I take my eye off the sights and hand the gun back to my partner. “Let’s go home,” I said in a quiet voice, “let’s just go home.”(我把視線從瞄準具上移開，把槍還給了我的搭檔。“我們回家吧，”我輕聲說，“我們就回家吧。”)”可推知，作者最初打算獵殺大象。故選C項。
【27題詳解】
推理判斷題。根據文章大意，尤其第六段中“I can suddenly feel its soul, and feel the line of elephants that came before this one, trailing back to the very beginnings of this great savanna. We will never understand what wonders this ancient being and its kind have seen and whispered to each other across the ages on this old, sacred grassland.( 我能突然感受到它的靈魂，感受到在這頭大象之前的大象群，一直追溯到這片大草原的起源。我們永遠無法理解，在這片古老而神圣的草原上，這只古老的生物和它的同類在多少世紀以來看到了什么奇跡，并彼此低語著什么)”和最后一段“I take my eye off the sights and hand the gun back to my partner. “Let’s go home,” I said in a quiet voice, “let’s just go home.”(我把視線從瞄準具上移開，把槍還給了我的搭檔。“我們回家吧，”我輕聲說，“我們就回家吧。”)”可推知，我們能從文章中領悟到自然可以凈化我們的靈魂。故選B項。
C
Dancing lowers the depression associated with Parkinson’s disease, and the benefits can be seen in multiple ways, a new study shows.
“It was very cool to see dance had a positive effect on the mood circuits in the brain, which we could see in the imaging from MRI brain scans (掃描),” says Joseph DeSouza, author of the study. “These improvements were also reported by the participants via survey. Our study is the first to demonstrate these benefits across these two detection methods.”
The study followed 23 participants with Parkinson’s disease from the Sharing Dance Parkinson’s program at Canada’s National Ballet School, along with family members or caregivers. Participants took weekly dance classes for 8 months, progressing from simple leg and foot work to more complex movements like waltzes and more. The research team focused on the subcallosal cingulate gyrus (SCG), a brain region linked to depression. They measured mood and depression before and after each class using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) (老年抑郁量表) and conducted regular MRI scans.
The researchers found that after each dance class, reported depression rates dropped, and the effect was increasing from class to class, with significant improvements after 8 months. “We showed that SCG’s BOLD (blood oxygen level dependent) signal decreases while dancing, which means the SCG was not functioning as fast as it would if you had depression,” says DeSouza. “Parkinson’s disease is often accompanied by depression long before motor symptoms (癥狀) appear.”
Dance is thought to have a double benefit, with music activating the brain’s reward centers, and the movement acting on sensory and motor circuits. DeSouza, dancing with participants for 14 years, says that while dancing is not a treatment for Parkinson’s disease by itself, the benefits are clear. “We’re not trying to cure it with dance,” he says. “What we’re trying to do is to have people live a better quality of life. This goes for both the patients, and their families that take care of them.”
28. What do we know about the results of the two detection methods
A. They fall short of expectations.
B. They are more accurate than before.
C. They are distinct from each other.
D. They show consistent conclusions.
29. How did the researchers conduct the study
A. By referring to previous studies. B. By making pre-post comparisons.
C. By employing computer modeling. D. By conducting drug experiments.
30 What did the researchers find about the SCG
A. It is in charge of motor system.
B. It can be measured by the GDS.
C. Dancing slows down its functioning.
D. Depression weakens its BOLD signal.
31. What is the best title of the text
A. Dancing Away Parkinson’s Blues B. Dancing: Multiple Benefits To Be Seen
C. Dancing With Your Mood Circuits D. Dancing: A Journey To Mental Well-being
【答案】28. D 29. B 30. C 31. A
【解析】
【導語】本文是一篇說明文。主要介紹了舞蹈可緩解帕金森病患者的抑郁癥狀，通過MRI掃描和問卷調查驗證其效果。
【28題詳解】
細節理解題。根據第二段“Our study is the first to demonstrate these benefits across these two detection methods. (我們的研究是首次通過這兩種檢測方法來證明這些益處的。)”可知，這兩種檢測方法均可以證明益處，即它們得出了一致的結論。故選D。
【29題詳解】
推理判斷題。根據第三段“They measured mood and depression before and after each class using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) (老年抑郁量表) and conducted regular MRI scans. (他們使用老年抑郁量表（GDS）在每節課前后測量情緒和抑郁，并定期進行MRI掃描。)”可知，研究人員在每節課前后測量情緒和抑郁，是通過前后對比來進行研究的。故選B。
【30題詳解】
細節理解題。根據第四段“We showed that SCG’s BOLD (blood oxygen level dependent) signal decreases while dancing, which means the SCG was not functioning as fast as it would if you had depression, (我們發現，SCG的BOLD（血氧水平依賴性）信號在跳舞時會減弱，這意味著SCG的功能不如抑郁癥患者運行得那么快)”可知，跳舞會讓SCG的運行速度放緩。故選C。
【31題詳解】
主旨大意題。根據第一段“Dancing lowers the depression associated with Parkinson’s disease, and the benefits can be seen in multiple ways, a new study shows. (一項新的研究表明，跳舞可以降低與帕金森氏癥相關的抑郁，其益處通過多種方式看出。)”以及文章內容可知，本文主要介紹了舞蹈可緩解帕金森病患者的抑郁癥狀，通過MRI掃描和問卷調查驗證其效果，所以“跳舞遠離帕金森氏癥的憂郁”適合作為文章標題。故選A。
D
According to an idea called the “inflationary (暴脹的) multiverse”, the universe has been constantly expanding, which would have created a countless number of other universes. Collectively, these cosmic islands form what scientists call a “multiverse”. However, other universes may lie beyond our scientific reach, physically and philosophically. Consequently, the methodologies by which physicists might validate (驗證) the multiverse and whether such validation is even possible remain unresolved inquiries.
In science, hypotheses (假說) are used to propose explanations, but from hypotheses to theories, validation of predictions is essential to see whether initial assumptions are supported or disproved. Theoretical physicist Carlo Rovelli says, “It is hard to write theories that survive the proof of reality. Few survive thanks to a basic idea: Do not trust your fancies. Keep only the ideas that can be tested.” Rovelli adds, “Today many physicists are wasting time trying to guess and jumping to conclusions. This approach has never worked previously, and it is not working now.” The multiverse might be one of those wild guesses.
Now, physicists are debating whether that problem moves the multiverse from physics to metaphysics, from the world of science to that of philosophy. Philosopher Richard Dawid believes scientists could support the multiverse hypotheses without actually finding physical support. “If we have a theory that seems to work, and have come up with nothing that works better, chances are our idea is right,” he says. Not everyone is so cheerful, though. Sabine Hossenfelder, another theoretical physicist, thinks “Without making contact with observation, a theory isn’t part of the natural sciences, and not physics.”
Some supporters of the multiverse claim they have found physical evidence. Andrei Linde insists “Our universe seems fine-tuned (精調的) to be favourable to life, with a four-dimensional space in which we can live. It is certain that in an eternally inflating multiverse, one of the universes should turn out like ours. Each universe can have different physical laws and fundamentals. Given limitless changes, a universe on which humans can be born will be born. The multiverse actually explains why we’re here. And our existence, therefore, helps explain why the multiverse is plausible.”
Just as Einstein’s theory of general relativity could only be confirmed recently with a billion-dollar instrument called LIGO, scientists may eventually discover more direct evidence of the multiverse. So far, all of science has relied on testability, but those tests take time, and most theoreticians want to wait it out. They are not ready to shelve an idea like the multiverse — which could actually be the answer to life, the universe and everything — until and unless they can prove to themselves it doesn’t exist. And that day may never come.
32. What can we learn from the passage
A. The multiverse is recognized as a theory.
B. The multiverse starts debates on human existence.
C. Rovelli criticizes physicists for their baseless fancies.
D. Dawid emphasizes the necessity of physical evidence.
33. What does the underlined word “plausible” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Credible. B. Complex. C. Essential. D. Fascinating.
34. As for the existence of multiverse, the author is _________.
A. negative B. neutral C. certain D. positive
35. Which would be the best title for this passage
A. Mysteries of Multiverse: Fine-Tuned for Life
B. Can Physicists Ever Prove the Multiverse Is Real
C. The Inflationary Multiverse: Proven Beyond Doubt
D. Have Physicists Lost Their Minds in the Multiverse
【答案】32. C 33. A 34. D 35. B
【解析】
【導語】這是一篇說明文。文章主要解釋了什么是多元宇宙，以及物理學家對于這一概念的不同看法和論證。
【32題詳解】
細節理解題。根據第二段“Theoretical physicist Carlo Rovelli says, “It is hard to write theories that survive the proof of reality. Few survive thanks to a basic idea: Do not trust your fancies. Keep only the ideas that can be tested.” Rovelli adds, “Today many physicists are wasting time trying to guess and jumping to conclusions. This approach has never worked previously, and it is not working now.” The multiverse might be one of those wild guesses.(理論物理學家Carlo Rovelli說：“很難寫出經得起現實證明的理論。很少有理論能幸存下來，這要歸功于一個基本的理念：不要相信你的幻想。只保留那些可以被測試的想法。”Rovelli補充道：“今天，許多物理學家都在浪費時間去猜測和草率下結論。這種方法以前從未奏效，現在也行不通。”多元宇宙可能是這些大膽的猜測之一)”可知，羅維利批評物理學家毫無根據的幻想（包括多元宇宙），認為真正的理論需要現實上經得起被測試。故選C。
【33題詳解】
詞句猜測題。根據劃線詞上文“It is certain that in an eternally inflating multiverse, one of the universes should turn out like ours. Each universe can have different physical laws and fundamentals. Given limitless changes, a universe on which humans can be born will be born. The multiverse actually explains why we’re here.(可以肯定的是，在一個永遠膨脹的多元宇宙中，其中一個宇宙應該和我們的宇宙一樣。每個宇宙都有不同的物理定律和基本原理。鑒于無限的變化，一個人類可以誕生的宇宙將會誕生。多元宇宙實際上解釋了我們為什么在這里)”以及“And our existence, therefore, helps explain why the multiverse is(因此，我們的存在有助于解釋為什么多元宇宙……)”可知，上文therefore表示因果關系，說明多元宇宙實際上解釋了我們為什么在這里，而我們的存在有助于解釋多元宇宙的概念是可信的。故劃線詞意思是“可信的”。故選A。
【34題詳解】
推理判斷題。根據最后一段“Just as Einstein’s theory of general relativity could only be confirmed recently with a billion-dollar instrument called LIGO, scientists may eventually discover more direct evidence of the multiverse.(正如愛因斯坦的廣義相對論直到最近才被價值數十億美元的LIGO儀器證實一樣，科學家們最終可能會發現多元宇宙的更直接證據)”和“They are not ready to shelve an idea like the multiverse — which could actually be the answer to life, the universe and everything — until and unless they can prove to themselves it doesn’t exist. And that day may never come.(他們還沒有準備好擱置像多元宇宙這樣的想法——它實際上可能是生命、宇宙和一切的答案——除非他們能證明它不存在。這一天可能永遠不會到來)”可知，對于多元宇宙的存在，作者是肯定的態度。故選D。
【35題詳解】
主旨大意題。根據第一段“According to an idea called the “inflationary (暴脹的) multiverse”, the universe has been constantly expanding, which would have created a countless number of other universes. Collectively, these cosmic islands form what scientists call a “multiverse”. However, other universes may lie beyond our scientific reach, physically and philosophically. Consequently, the methodologies by which physicists might validate (驗證) the multiverse and whether such validation is even possible remain unresolved inquiries.(根據一種被稱為“暴脹多元宇宙”的觀點，宇宙一直在不斷膨脹，這將創造出無數的其他宇宙。總的來說，這些宇宙島嶼形成了科學家所謂的“多元宇宙”。然而，其他宇宙可能在物理和哲學上都超出了我們的科學范圍。因此，物理學家可能用來驗證多重宇宙的方法，以及這種驗證是否可能，仍然是未解決的問題)”結合文章主要解釋了什么是多元宇宙，以及物理學家對于這一概念的不同看法和論證。可知，B選項“物理學家能證明多元宇宙是真實的嗎？”最符合文章標題。故選B。
第二節(共5小題;每小題2.5分, 滿分12.5分)
閱讀下面短文, 從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
The printed book is back. Studies have shown that students retain more information when reading a hard-copy book compared to reading on a digital device. ____36____ The students found, according to a teacher, that “the ease of navigation (瀏覽)” was superior when using a traditional book.
I love the way we now judge printed books using the language of the digital world. E-books may come with a “suite of navigational tools,” but it turns out that the best navigational devices are your forefinger and thumb. ____37____ To think, all this time, those devices have just been sitting there, dangling at the ends of your arms.
Can a traditional book offer all the features of an e-book Alas, no. ____38____ Luckily, it will naturally form two halves joined in the middle (“the spine”). If the left-hand chunk is thicker than the right-hand one, you are more than halfway through.
Fans of the e-book point out digital text is easy to annotate (注解). Some devices even feature an image of a pencil to guide readers through the process. Traditional-book users have a similar system called a “pencil.” Thus annotated, such books can be left around for others to peruse (精讀).
____39____ However, one must question whether this is really an advantage. In secondary school, placing the weighty textbooks in my backpack would draw my shoulders back and my chest forward in a way that turned the school into the equivalent of a military parade ground. It totally transformed my physique.
Educational trends come and go. ____40____ But for the moment, I find myself standing at attention, flexing my textbook-built shoulders and saluting their glorious return.
A. There’s still no substitute for the traditional book.
B. Traditional books also excel at stirring up feelings.
C. Admittedly, e-books are lighter than paper volumes.
D. Maybe the shift back to traditional books won’t last.
E. You can use them to flip the pages forward and backward.
F. It lacks a “progress bar” indicating what percentage of the book has been read.
G. In response, one school near where I live in Australia abandoned its e-readers entirely.
【答案】36. G 37. E 38. F 39. C 40. D
【解析】
【導語】本文是一篇議論文。文章論述了紙質書的回歸，指出相比電子書，紙質書在信息留存、瀏覽等方面有優勢，雖也有不足，但作者看好其回歸。
【36題詳解】
上文“Studies have shown that students retain more information when reading a hard copy book compared to reading on a digital device.(研究表明，與在電子設備上閱讀相比，學生閱讀紙質書時能記住更多信息)”介紹研究表明學生閱讀紙質書能記住更多信息。G選項“In response, one school near where I live in Australia abandoned its e readers entirely.(作為回應，我在澳大利亞住的地方附近的一所學校完全放棄了電子閱讀器)”與上文相呼應，提出一所學校因為紙質書有助于記憶而放棄了電子閱讀器，上下文邏輯緊密。故選G項。
【37題詳解】
上文“E books may come with a ‘suite of navigational tools,’ but it turns out that the best navigational devices are your forefinger and thumb.(電子書可能配有一套導航工具，但事實證明，最好的導航工具是你的食指和拇指)”提到食指和拇指是最好的導航工具。E選項“You can use them to flip the pages forward and backward.(你可以用它們前后翻頁)”進一步說明食指和拇指的作用，句中“them”指代上文的“forefinger and thumb”，邏輯連貫。故選E項。
【38題詳解】
上文“Can a traditional book offer all the features of an e book Alas, no.(一本傳統書籍能具備電子書的所有功能嗎？唉，不能)”提出傳統書不能具備電子書所有功能。F選項“It lacks a ‘progress bar’ indicating what percentage of the book has been read.(它沒有一個‘進度條’來顯示已經讀了這本書的百分之多少)”具體指出傳統書缺少電子書的進度條這一功能，與上文銜接自然。故選F項。
【39題詳解】
下文“However, one must question whether this is really an advantage.(然而，人們必須質疑這是否真的是一個優勢)”中“this”指代前面提到的電子書的某個優勢。C選項“Admittedly, e books are lighter than paper volumes.(誠然，電子書比紙質書輕)”指出了電子書的這一優勢，與下文構成轉折關系，上下文邏輯合理。故選C項。
【40題詳解】
上文“Educational trends come and go.(教育趨勢來了又去)”說明教育趨勢的變化性。D選項“Maybe the shift back to traditional books won’t last.(也許回歸傳統書籍的趨勢不會持續下去)”與上文呼應，體現了紙質書回歸這一趨勢可能不會長久，上下文語意連貫。故選D項。
第三部分 語言知識運用 (共兩節, 滿分30分)
第一節 (共1 小題;每小題1分, 滿分15分)
閱讀下面短文, 從短文后各題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中, 選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。
I sat at a restaurant on the river, watching Christmas boats decorated with lights go by. Every Christmas they ____41____ the river, adding to a ____42____ of festive atmosphere.
After dinner, I ____43____ the only black coat on the rack (架子) — a gift from my daughter. I smiled whenever I wore it. On such a cold night, it was heaven to slip on.
____44____ much thought, I put it on, ready to leave. But wait! I guessed it was a size 16, not an 8. Oh no! Someone must have taken mine by mistake. Having to wear hers to keep out the cold, I left my ____45____ with the hostess, explaining that when the ____46____ returned mine, I’d return hers. I was ____47____ I’d get a call soon but I didn’t. Pondering for the hundredth time about my lost coat, I was sick at heart. I loved it for its emotional value and warmth. Though I’m usually a positive image, I could think of no ____48____ for this awful situation.
One day, I visited my friend Penny wearing that coat. She greeted me at the door. “What a great coat!” she exclaimed.
I frowned ____49____. “You’re kidding. It’s four sizes too big.” I launched into my story of the coat _____50_____.
“If you don’t want it, I’ll take it.” _____51_____ Penny. “I think it’s for you.” she added, this time seriously.
Staring at the coat, I thought, “Do I need an attitude adjustment Does it really matter if my new coat is too long and _____52_____ What should I do to get to accept and _____53_____ it ” In the following week, I took the coat to a tailor and had it _____54_____. It fit me perfectly. Then, I remembered the cold evening that ended with a disappointment that _____55_____ me for a long time. Perhaps the most important thing I will wear is my attitude.
41 A. dotted B. explored C. overlooked D. left
42. A. row B. set C. touch D. bite
43. A. hung up B. reached for C. tried on D. put away
44. A. Until B. Under C. Beyond D. Without
45. A. review B. address C. number D. tip
46. A. hostess B. owner C. police D. visitor
47. A. cautious B. content C. grateful D. confident
48. A. silver lining B. stepping stone C. white lie D. cutting edge
49. A. disapprovingly B. wildly C. thoughtfully D. anxiously
50. A. price B. switch C. purchase D. donation
51. A. announced B. explained C. joked D. complained
52. A. unclaimed B. unfinished C. undiscovered D. undamaged
53. A. replace B. enjoy C. return D. ensure
54. A. packed B. designed C. mended D. shortened
55. A. inspired B. consumed C. comforted D. changed
【答案】41. A 42. C 43. B 44. D 45. C 46. B 47. D 48. A 49. A 50. B 51. C 52. A 53. B 54. D 55. B
【解析】
【導語】本文是一篇記敘文，主要講的是作者丟失了自己心愛的女兒送的外套后，從最初的失望和沮喪，到最終通過調整態度，接受并改造了誤拿的外套，從而領悟到態度的重要性。
【41題詳解】
考查動詞詞義辨析。句意：每年圣誕節，它們都會點綴在河面上，增添了一抹節日的氣氛。A. dotted點綴，星羅棋布于；B. explored探索；C. overlooked忽視；D. left離開。根據上文“ I sat at a restaurant on the river, watching Christmas boats decorated with lights go by.”可知，裝飾著彩燈的圣誕船點綴在河面上。故選A。
【42題詳解】
考查名詞詞義辨析。句意：每年圣誕節，它們都點綴在河邊，增添了一絲節日的氣氛。A. row一排，一行；B. set一套；C. touch一點兒；D. bite一口的量。根據下文“of festive atmosphere”可知，這些船增添了一點節日的氣氛。故選C。
【43題詳解】
考查動詞短語辨析。句意：晚飯后，我伸手去拿架子上唯一一件黑色外套——那是我女兒送我的禮物。A. hung up掛斷電話，終止使用某物；B. reached for伸手去拿；C. tried on試穿；D. put away放好。根據下文“the only black coat on the rack”以及“I put it on, ready to leave”可知，作者在飯店吃完飯后，伸手去拿外套，準備離開。故選B。
【44題詳解】
考查介詞詞義辨析。句意：我想都沒想就穿上了，準備離開。A. Until直到；B. Under在（或到、通過）……下面；C. Beyond超出（范圍）；D. Without沒有。根據下文“much thought, I put it on, ready to leave”以及下文“But wait! I guessed it was a size 16, not an 8. Oh no!”可知，作者拿到外套后，沒有多想就穿上了，空格處意為“沒有”。故選D。
【45題詳解】
考查名詞詞義辨析。句意：為了御寒，我不得不穿上她的外套，并把我的電話號碼留給了女招待，解釋說等外套的主人把我的外套還回來時，我會把她的外套還回去。A. review評論；B. address地址；C. number數字，號碼；D. tip訣竅，建議。根據下文“I’d get a call soon”可知，作者是留下了自己的電話號碼，以便衣服的主人聯系自己，歸還彼此拿錯的外套。故選C。
【46題詳解】
考查名詞詞義辨析。句意：為了御寒，我不得不穿上她的外套，并把我的電話號碼留給了女招待，解釋說等外套的主人把我的外套還回來時，我會把她的外套還回去。A. hostess女主人；B. owner物主，所有權人，主人；C. police警察；D. visitor游客。根據上文“Someone must have taken mine by mistake. Having to wear hers to keep out the cold”以及下文“returned mine”可知，有人錯拿了作者的外套，作者只好穿上那個人的衣服，此處是指當作者所穿的這件衣服的“物主，所有者”把作者的衣服還回來，作者也把她的外套還回去。故選B。
【47題詳解】
考查形容詞詞義辨析。句意：我相信我很快就會接到電話，但我沒有。A. cautious謹慎的；B. content滿足的；C. grateful感激的；D. confident自信的，確信的，有把握的。根據下文“I’d get a call soon but I didn’t”可知，作者一開始確信自己很快會接到衣服主人的電話，但是卻沒有接到。故選D。
【48題詳解】
考查名詞短語辨析。句意：雖然我通常是個樂觀的人，但在這糟糕的情況下，我實在想不出有什么積極的一面。A. silver lining一線希望；B. stepping stone墊腳石；C. white lie善意的謊言；D. cutting edge(處于某事物發展的)尖端，最前沿，領先階段。根據上文“Though I’m usually a positive image, I could think of no”以及“I’d get a call soon but I didn’t.”可知，拿錯衣服的人一直沒有聯系作者，作者想要拿回自己的外套，此時看不到一絲希望。故選A。
【49題詳解】
考查副詞詞義辨析。句意：我不以為然地皺起眉頭。A. disapprovingly不以為然地，不贊成地；B. wildly失控地，極其；C. thoughtfully體貼地；D. anxiously憂慮地。根據下文“You’re kidding. It’s four sizes too big”可知，作者不贊成朋友的話，不以為然地皺起眉頭。故選A。
【50題詳解】
考查名詞詞義辨析。句意：我接著講起了外套被拿錯的故事。A. price價格；B. switch調換；C. purchase購買，采購；D. donation捐贈。根據第三段“Someone must have taken mine by mistake”可知，作者的外套被拿錯了，空格處意為“調換”，指衣服被調換的故事。故選B。
【51題詳解】
考查動詞詞義辨析。句意：“如果你不想要，我就要了。”佩妮開玩笑地說。A. announced宣布；B. explained解釋；C. joked開玩笑；D. complained抱怨。根據上文“If you don’t want it, I’ll take it”以及下文““I think it’s for you.” she added, this time seriously.”可知，佩妮的這句話是開玩笑的。故選C。
【52題詳解】
考查形容詞詞義辨析。句意：我的新外套太長、沒人認領，這真的重要嗎？A. unclaimed無人認領的；B. unfinished未完成的；C. undiscovered未被發現的；D. undamaged未毀壞的。根據“Does it really matter if my new coat is too long and”以及上文“explaining that when the ___6___ returned mine, I’d return hers. I was ___7___ I’d get a call soon but I didn’t.”可知，此處是指外套沒人認領。故選A。
【53題詳解】
考查動詞詞義辨析。句意：我該怎么做才能接受并享受它呢？A. replace代替；B. enjoy享受，喜歡；C. return歸還；D. ensure確保。根據上文“I loved it for its emotional value and warmth.”可知作者很喜歡自己原來的那件衣服，結合空前“What should I do to get to accept and”可知，此處是接受這件外套，并且喜歡上它。故選B。
【54題詳解】
考查動詞詞義辨析。句意：在接下來的一個星期里，我把外套拿到裁縫那里剪短了。A. packed打包；B. designed設計；C. mended修補；D. shortened縮短。根據上文“I guessed it was a size 16, not an 8”、“my new coat is too long”和空后“It fit me perfectly”可知，作者把外套拿到裁縫那里剪短了。故選D。
【55題詳解】
考查動詞詞義辨析。句意：然后，我想起了那個寒冷的夜晚，它以一種讓我久久不能忘懷的失望告終。A. inspired激勵；B. consumed使充滿（強烈的感情）；C. comforted安慰；D. changed改變。根據上文“Pondering for the hundredth time about my lost coat, I was sick at heart. I loved it for its emotional value and warmth.”空前“a disappointment”以及空后“me for a long time”可知，失去一件自己喜愛的衣服讓作者很長一段時間充滿失望、沮喪的情緒。故選B。
第二節(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個適當的單詞或括號內單詞的正確形式。
90 percent of the world’s fireworks are produced in China. The biggest importer is the US, which ___56___ (ship) in more than US $650 million worth in 2021.
The details of fireworks’ invention are lost to history, but ____57____ folk tale tries to fill in the gap. It goes that monk named Li Tian created fireworks around 1400 years ago by packing gunpowder into bamboo tubes ___58___ (scare) off evil spirits.
An explosive mixture of gun-powder and chemical compounds (化合物) is ____59____ makes fireworks flash in pretty colours and fun shapes. The images they make depend on the placement of these compounds inside the shell of the firework. Crowd ____60____(favorite) include “comet”, featuring a long trail of sparks; “peony”, a flower-like burst; and “strobe”, which produces a blinking effect.
The single biggest firework shell ever shot was part of a 2020 winter-carnival display in Colorado, US. ___61___ (weigh) 1268 kilograms, it rose more than a kilometre into the sky ____62____ bursting, turning the night sky red.
For centuries we had to light firework ____63____ hand, but since the 1980s, there’s been another option: computer-controlled lighters, which made music at displays more ____64____ (precise) timed and safer. An even greener alternative recently _____65_____ (adopt) is using drones to trace flashy patterns in the sky. The future of fireworks, like so much else, may be robotic.
【答案】56. shipped
57. a 58. to scare
59. what 60. favorites
61. Weighing
62. before 63. by
64. precisely
65. adopted
【解析】
【導語】本文是一篇說明文，主要介紹了煙花的相關信息。
【56題詳解】
考查時態。句意：最大的進口國是美國，2021年的進口額超過6.5億美元。根據句中的“in 2021”可知，這里表示過去發生的事情，應用一般過去時，空格處是定語從句的謂語動詞，which指代先行詞the US，與ship之間是主動關系，用過去式即可。故填shipped。
【57題詳解】
考查冠詞。句意：煙花發明的細節已經被歷史所遺忘，但民間故事試圖填補這一空白。根據空后的“folk tale”可知，這里表示泛指，且folk的發音以輔音音素開頭，所以應用不定冠詞a。故填a。
58題詳解】
考查非謂語動詞。句意：據說，大約1400年前，一位名叫李畋的道士通過將火藥裝進竹筒中來嚇跑邪靈，從而制造了煙花。這里表示的是目的，所以應用不定式作目的狀語。故填to scare。
【59題詳解】
考查表語從句。句意：火藥和化學化合物的爆炸性混合物使煙花閃爍出美麗的顏色和有趣的形狀。空處引導表語從句，且在從句中作主語，指物，所以應用what引導。故填what。
【60題詳解】
考查名詞的數。句意：人們最喜歡的作品包括“彗星”，其特點是有長長的火星痕跡；“牡丹”，一個像花朵一樣的爆炸；和“頻閃”，產生閃爍效果。空處在句中作主語，favorite意為“特別喜愛的人（或事物）”時為可數名詞.根據空后的謂語include可知，這里應用名詞復數。故填favorites。
61題詳解】
考查非謂語動詞。句意：它重達1268公斤，升到空中一公里多后爆炸，使夜空變成紅色。本句的謂語是rose，所以空處應用非謂語動詞。邏輯主語it和weigh之間是主謂關系，所以應用現在分詞作狀語。故填Weighing。
【62題詳解】
考查介詞。句意參考上題。“it rose more than a kilometre into the sky”發生在“bursting”之前，所以應用介詞before(在……之前)。故填before。
【63題詳解】
考查介詞。句意：幾個世紀以來，我們不得不手動點燃煙花，但自20世紀80年代以來，還有另一種選擇：計算機控制的打火機，它使顯示器上的音樂時間更準確、更安全。by hand意為“用手工”，為固定搭配。故填by。
【64題詳解】
考查副詞。句意參考上題。空處修飾timed，應用副詞precisely，意為“精確地”。故填precisely。
【65題詳解】
考查非謂語動詞。句意：最近采用的一種更環保的替代方案是使用無人機追蹤天空中的閃光圖案。本句的謂語是is，所以空處應用非謂語動詞。邏輯主語alternative和adopt之間是動賓關系，且recently表明動作已經發生，所以應用過去分詞，作后置定語。故填adopted。
第四部分 寫作 (共兩節, 滿分40分)
第一節 (滿分15分)
66. 假如你是李華，正在美國交流學習，上周六在一家餐館你有一次不愉快的就餐經歷。請給該餐館的經理寫一封投訴信，講述所發生的事情。內容包括：
1. 投訴問題；
2. 你的期望。
注意：寫作詞數應為80詞左右，可適當增加細節，以使行文連貫。
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【答案】Dear Sir or Madam,
My name is Li Hua, an exchange student in the US. I’m writing to make a complaint about an awful dining experience at your restaurant last Saturday.
The reason for my dissatisfaction is that both the service and food quality fell short of expectation. While ordering grilled salmon, the server was rude and impatient, ignoring my questions about the menu. Worse still, despite waiting 40 minutes, the dish arrived salty and not cooked properly. Then I requested a replacement, but the server refused and claimed it was “standard quality”, which truly is unacceptable.
It’s my sincere hope that you could investigate these issues, improve staff training, and provide compensation. Awaiting your prompt reply!
Best regards,
Li Hua
【解析】
【導語】本篇書面表達是一篇應用文。要求考生給餐館的經理寫一封投訴信，講述自己在餐館就餐遇到的問題并表達期望。
【詳解】1.詞匯積累
糟糕的：awful→terrible
忽視：ignore→neglect
盡管：despite→in spite of
提供：provide→offer
2.句式拓展
同義句改寫
原句：The reason for my dissatisfaction is that both the service and food quality fell short of expectation.
拓展句：The reason why I was dissatisfied is that both the service and food quality fell short of expectation.
【點睛】[高分句型1]The reason for my dissatisfaction is that both the service and food quality fell short of expectation.（運用了that引導表語從句）
[高分句型2]Then I requested a replacement, but the server refused and claimed it was “standard quality”, which truly is unacceptable.（運用了which引導非限制性定語從句）
第二節(滿分 25 分)
67. 閱讀下面材料，根據其內容和所給段落開頭語續寫兩段，使之構成一篇完整的短文。
I recently had a challenging time working on a group project. My teacher put me with three people who weren’t all that excited about getting any work done.
Our assignment was to pick one of the 50 states and make a brochure about it. “Let’s pick Hawaii!” said Emma, “Hawaii has super-cute swimsuits” “True!” Agreed Angela, “Speaking of swimsuits, there are some get-ready-for-summer sales happening now.” “Really Maybe my mother will take me shopping this weekend,” said Emma.
I turned to Bernard, “Which state do you think we should pick ” He shrugged (聳肩), “I don’t care. But what happened to your hair, Jessica It looks like caught in a blender (攪拌機)!”
No one in my group seemed very eager to talk about our project, so I went ahead and shared interesting facts I knew about Hawaiian food and culture. When I was done, no one responded, so I pulled out my notebook. I asked Emma to search for pictures of Hawaiian sea life. But she said she was busy and asked if her picture at a Hawaii hotel pool would do. I requested Angela and Bernard to find Hawaiian historical information and geography respectively. It turned out they all had their own business. I was getting the impression that none but me planned to work on the brochure.
Later that day as I set the table for dinner, my mom could tell I was stressed-out. “What’s going on ” she asked. I told her what happened and sighed, “So I guess the only way to get the brochure done is for me to do it myself.”
“Well,” my mom said with a smile, “when it comes to homework, they don’t necessarily do things you order. Second, I doubt if you’re responsible for everyone else’s part. Why don’t you check in with your teacher about it ”
When I talked to my teacher the next day, he explained he would grade the assignment partly on the finished brochure but mostly on our individual work, which made me much less worried.
注意：
1. 續寫詞數應為150左右；
2. 請按如下格式在答題卡的相應位置作答。
At our next group meeting, I tried to bring up my concerns in a friendly way.
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Finally, we were amazed to receive the grade for our group project.
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【答案】At our next group meeting, I tried to bring up my concerns in a friendly way. I carefully explained grading rules of the project and suggested that they take it seriously. “Since we’re a team, we rely on each other to do the best we can.” I told them, assuring everybody that we could seek solutions together if troubles arose. My sincerity persuaded my teammates. Emma, Angela, and Bernard all ended up doing their share. The following days witnessed our lively discussion and cooperation. Shining moments occurred when the girls added fashion information and Bernard put humour to our work. As we handed in our assignment, I felt my stress relieved.
Finally, we were amazed to receive the grade for our group project. Right as the teacher said, our group work was graded majorly based on efforts of each member. It was not excellent but good enough to reward what we had prepared and contributed. Smile spread across my teammates’ faces. They genuinely thanked me as it was my inclusive attitude that helped them get work done, which I owed to my mom’s golden advice. Next time when you are stuck with teamwork troubles, don’t shoulder everything but try a friendly communication.
【解析】
【導語】本文以人物為線索展開，講述了作者小組項目中的成員都對項目不感興趣，作者感到壓力很大，他不想一個人完成項目的故事。
【詳解】1.段落續寫：
①由第一段首句內容“在下次小組會議上，我試圖以友好的方式提出我的擔憂。”可知，第一段可描寫作者提出建議后其他人都表示贊同的經過。
②由第二段首句內容“最后，我們驚訝地收到了小組項目的成績。”可知，第二段可描寫得知小組項目成績后隊友們感謝作者以及作者的感受。
2.續寫線索：提出建議——作者表明態度——說服了隊友——大家一起完成任務——隊友們感謝作者——感悟
3.詞匯激活
行為類
①建議：suggest/ propose/recommend
②尋找：seek /look for/search for
③告知，回答：tell/ inform/reply
情緒類
①感謝：thank /show their appreciation/show their gratitude/be grateful
②友好的：friendly/ amicable/ neighborly
【點睛】
[高分句型1]Shining moments occurred when the girls added fashion information and Bernard put humour to our work.（運用了連接詞when引導的時間狀語從句）
[高分句型2]They genuinely thanked me as it was my inclusive attitude that helped them get work done, which I owed to my mom’s golden advice.（運用了連接詞as引導的原因狀語從句以及it was…that…的強調句型）

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