2024-2025学年福建省宁德市柘荣县第一中学高三上学期
9月英语试题
（满分：150分时间：120分钟）
第I 卷
第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题; 每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Challenge curious young minds from 9 to 14 with Cricket Media’s collection of magazines. Whether your child is a promising poet or a future engineer, these award-winning, ad-free publications are made for your kids.
CRICKET@Magazine
CRICKET Magazine our flagship publication, is the world leader in providing the highest-quality fiction and nonfiction to children from 9 to 14. Since its premiere in 1973, CRICKET has delighted and entertained generations of kids with contemporary stories and classic literature from the world’s best writers. ADD TO CART
COBBLESTONETM Magazine
COBBLESTONE knows history doesn’t have to be dull and dry. Filled with fascinating true stories of American history, every page is a living, breathing guide to how Americans lived from the 1600s to today. It takes kids on a journey through history while exciting their imaginations and bringing the past to life! ADD TO CART
FACESTM Magazine
FACES magazine takes young readers around the world and back to learn about important inventions and ideas from other cultures. From common customs to rules of the road, games to housing, FACES uses breathtaking photography and authentic local voices to bring the entire world right to your kids. ADD TO CART
MUSE@Magazine
MUSE magazine is the arts and science magazine for kids from 9 to 14 who want to know how to keep robots from taking over the world or whether animals can think, accompanied by high-quality illustration and photography. Explore the world in a fun (and funny!)way with MUSE. ADD TO CART
21. In which magazine is it the most possible for readers to experience the past life
A. CRICKET@Magazine. B. COBBLESTONETM Magazine.
C. FACESTM Magazine. D. MUSE@Magazine.
22. What do FACESTM Magazine and MUSE@Magazine have in common
A. They are packed with authentic local voices.
B. They provide high-quality fictions.
C They cover life in foreign countries.
D. They are vividly illustrated with photos.
23. What is the text
A. A publication advertisement. B. A magazine column.
C. A literature review. D. A blog entry.
B
I was invited to be an instructor at a high-school leadership camp in Michigan. About an hour into the first day, obvious discomfort and shyness of a boy caught my eye. I could sense that this whole experience was foreign to him. He needed a friend. I walked towards him, made my first interaction but failed.
At lunch the next day, as the campers eagerly participated in the camp song, my gaze wandered over noise and was caught by the boy under the tree, sitting alone and staring out of the window. I tried again, with the same questions as before. He again replied, “Yeah, I’m all right. I just don’t really get into this stuff.” As I left the cafeteria, I realized this was going to take more time and effort - if it was even possible to get through to him at all.
Days flew with me spending more time with him and finally came the camp night when I saw what would be one of the most vivid memories of my life. The boy, once confined to the shadows of the tree, was a dancing wonder. I watched as he shared the meaningful time with people at whom he couldn’t even look just days earlier. I couldn’t believe it was the same person.
A few months after the camp, I received an unexpected call from the boy, who informed me of his ongoing immigration to a foreign country. A long pause followed and then he said, “I went back to school with confidence. I made new friends. My grades went up. The past few months were the best of my life.”
In that instant, I realized how easy it is to give a bit of yourself every day. You may never know how much each gesture may mean to someone else. I tell this story as often as I can, and when I do, I urge others to look out for their own “boy under the tree”.
24. How did the boy feel at the beginning of the leadership camp
A. Anxious and bored. B. Uneasy and lonely.
C. Proud and enthusiastic. D. Comfortable and confident.
25. What did the author suggest by mentioning “a dancing wonder” in Paragraph 3
A. The boy was expert in dancing. B. The boy became the focus of the camp.
C. The boy contributed considerably to the camp night. D. The boy began to open up and socialize with others.
26. The boy called the author mainly to .
A. show off his recent progress B. express his gratitude to the author
C. recall the best memories in the camp D. share concerns about the approaching immigration
27. What message does the story convey
A. Camps help students shape their character
B. Every student has the opportunity to shine.
C. Sincere care makes a difference to students’ growth.
D. Reserved students face more challenges in their lives.
C
Most solar panels (太阳能电池板) acquire sunlight from only one side, meaning they can get more or less of it depending on where the sun is in the sky. In recent years, they’ve become far more effective, generally turning around 22 percent of the light they acquire into energy. In a new study published in the journal Joule on Tuesday, scientists introduce a way to increase that percentage even higher: double-sided solar panels that can move to follow the sun.
Basically, these panels can acquire sun from not only their sun-facing side but also from the light reflected off the ground onto their dark undersides. At the same time, a GPS allows them to move on an axis (轴) from east to west in order to always be pointed at a best angle to acquire the sun’s rays. Though double-sided solar panels and sun-following solar panels are both in use currently, models that combine the two technologies aren’t widely available for commercial use. Solar experts predict rapid growth in the market soon, though.
The study authors determined that these two-sided sun-tracking panels produce an average of 35 percent more energy than single-panel systems that don’t move, and are 16 percent cheaper. That holds true even when taking into account changes in weather conditions.
“This means that investing in double-sided and tracking systems should be a safe bet for the future, ” Carlos Rodriguez-Gallegos, the study’s lead author, said.
The same warnings for solar panels and their effect on the local environment apply to the double-sided, moving systems as well, if not more so. Lead used in solar panels can be one source of local pollution, and Dustin Mulvaney, an associate professor of environmental studies, told Earther in an email double-sided panels could mean “twice as much lead” as traditional solar systems.
Since these new panels are more energy efficient, they could save not only money but also land. That would require changing how solar contracts work today.
28. What does most solar panels rely on to acquire sunlight according to the passage
A. The amount of sunlight. B. The location of the sun.
C. The quality of solar panels. D. The size of solar panels.
29. What does the underlined word “them” in the second paragraph refer to
A. The sun’s rays. B. The panels’ undersides.
C. The double-sided panels D. The panels’ sun-facing sides.
30. What’s Carlos Rodriguez -Gallegos’ attitude towards the two-sided solar panels
A. Uncertain. B. Supportive. C. Doubtful. D. Negative.
31. What’s the best title for the passage
A. Double-Sided Solar Panels that Follow the Sun
B. Advantages of the Double-Sided Solar Panels
C. Application of the Double-Sided Solar Panels
D. Double-Sided Solar Panels and Single-Sided Solar Panels
D
Goldfish may seem like simple creatures swimming in a glass tank, but they possess a rather complicated navigation system, as discovered by researchers at the University of Oxford. Led by Dr. Adelaide Sibeaux, the study aims to shed light on our understanding of how fish, and potentially humans, estimate distances using what could be described as an internal GPS.
Writing in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, Sibeaux and colleagues report how they created a tank in their experiment with 2cm-wide black and white vertical stripes (垂直条纹) on the walls, connected by similar stripes across the floor. The team trained nine goldfish to swim a set distance of 70cm and then return to their starting point when waved at. The experiment aimed to investigate how the fish would estimate this distance without any gestures, under different patterns.
Over multiple trials, the goldfish averaged a swim distance of 74cm, give or take 17cm, when presented with the vertical 2cm-wide stripes. However, when the stripe pattern was altered to either narrower vertical stripes, checked patterns, or horizontal stripes (水平条纹), the fish’s behavior changed significantly. Narrower vertical stripes led them to overestimating the distance by 36%, while horizontal stripes resulted in highly inconsistent estimations.
According to the researchers, the goldfish appeared to be using an “optic (光学的) flow mechanism” based on the visual density of their environment. They kept track of how frequently the vertical pattern switched between black and white to estimate how far they had traveled. The study suggests that different optic flow mechanisms are used by mammals, including humans, based on angular (有角度的) motion of visual features. The study implies that the use of visually based distance information could have emerged early in the evolutionary timeline.
“This study is novel because, despite knowing that fish respond to geometric information regarding direction and distance, we don’t know how they estimate distances,” Professor Colin Lever, although not involved in the study, said, “it’s exciting to explore fish spatial mapping because fish navigation evolved earlier and better than most mammals.”
32. Why did Dr. Adelaide Sibeaux conduct the study on goldfish
A. To test the accuracy of goldfish’s internal GPS.
B. To create an advanced navigation system for humans.
C. To uncover how an inbuilt GPS helps calculate distances.
D. To explore the relationships between goldfish and humans.
33. What can we learn about the experiment
A. People gestured the goldfish throughout the experiment.
B. The tank was decorated with colorful background patterns.
C. Goldfish tended to underestimate distances with horizontal stripes.
D. The change in the tank setting led to the goldfish’s incorrect judgment.
34. What can be concluded from paragraph 4
A. Optic flow mechanism is unique to humans.
B. Mammals developed flow mechanism long before goldfish.
C. Goldfish evaluated the distance with multidimensional visual information.
D. Visual density of the environment strengthened the locating ability of goldfish.
35. What attitude does Professor Colin hold towards the study
A. Objective. B. Ambiguous. C. Disapproving. D. Favorable.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Lying awake for hours before falling asleep is a common problem. Even if you can finally fall asleep, taking too long to fall asleep can lead to too few hours of sleep altogether. ____36____ So people having trouble falling asleep always wonder how they can sleep well.
Parents know from experience that gentle music can help babies fall asleep. Science supports this, showing that children of all ages, from babies to elementary school children, sleep better after listening to comfortable music. Fortunately, children aren’t the only ones who can benefit from gentle music before bedtime. ____37____
Listening to music likely improves sleep for more than one reason. Music can promote sleep directly by affecting your physiology (生理机能). ____38____ Besides, it can also promote sleep by becoming a healthy bedtime habit. Many people can’t fall asleep quickly because stressful and worrying thoughts keep them awake at night. By listening to music, the mind has something else to focus on. With time, the practice of listening to music at bedtime becomes more effective as the brain positively associates music with sleep.
____39____ Studies have looked at many types of music and playlists but there isn’t a clear answer about the best music for sleep. What we do know is that researchers have typically used either a self-made playlist or one that has been designed especially with sleep in mind. One of the most important things on how music affects a person’s body is their own musical preferences. ____40____ For those who don’t want to design their own playlist, online music services have stepped in and usually offer playlists for sleep or relaxation.
A. It can guarantee sufficient sleep.
B. It’s natural to wonder about the best type of music for sleep.
C. The quality and quantity of our sleep become poor as we age.
D. Listening to music can reduce your stress and inspire positive feelings.
E. This can have a serious effect on a person’s quality of life if it continues.
F. People across age groups report better sleep quality after listening to soft music.
G. Useful personal playlists may include relaxing songs that have helped with sleep in the past.
第三部分英语知识运用 (共三节, 满分55分)
第一节完形填空(共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Have you ever heard of and seen Canadian geese Do you know that they ___41___ fresh grass and seeds
Canadian geese have a good ___42___ for their politeness. They always bow down to you whenever you walk by. However, I have recently found that they can sometimes be ___43___ to their peers, especially on occasions when they quarrel for food——yes, these ___44___ gentlemen do quarrel, just for something to eat
Yesterday I witnessed two Canadian Geese arguing ___45___ for a clump(草丛) of beautiful fresh grass. The clump was ___46___ right in the middle of them, while the two were shouting noisily, stretching their necks as long as they could to look aggressively at each other. It’s ___47___ to witness the “impolite” side of Canadian geese. Hence, I couldn’t help ___48___ my morning walk, standing still to watch these “gentlemen” quarreling. Interestingly, after a short while, a truck roared past their feast, disturbing their ___49___ conversation. The two geese were equally ___50___ by the massive “monster”, thus giving up their conversation.
Would they start quarreling again I stood still, ___51___ the ridiculous question and waited. Beyond my expectation, right after the truck’s passing by, the two geese immediately lost their ___52___for quarreling as if they had forgotten all about what had happened. Even the two turned around and left the ___53___ in opposite directions as if nothing had happened. They left only me there, imagining what might have happened without the ___54___.
They got along harmoniously again. Sometimes it’s not that bad to be ___55___.
41. A. draw on B. focus on C. feed on D. try on
42. A. desire B. reputation C. affection D. appetite
43. A. generous B. faithful C. weird D. rude
44. A. well-informed B. well-dressed C. well-behaved D. well-balanced
45. A. fiercely B. blindly C. cautiously D. gently
46. A. deserted B. located C. fixed D. laid
47. A. frequent B. rare C. common D. constant
48. A. restricting B. changing C. pausing D. speeding
49. A. desperate B. simple C. serious D. disharmonious
50. A. frightened B. annoyed C. crashed D. injured
51. A. finding out B. dealing with C. looking into D. wondering about
52. A. passion B. reason C. talent D. anxiety
53. A. scene B. destination C. landscape D. park
54 A. looker-on B. passer-by C. truck D. clump
55. A. upset B. forgetful C. mean D. greedy
第II卷
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
While wandering around a Swedish Christmas market, you’ll likely come across booths ___56___ (sell) carved wooden horses, typically in an assortment of bright colors and floral patterns. These ___57___ (tradition) Swedish toys are much more than a classic holiday gift or travel souvenir: the Dala horse has become intertwined (交织) with the very image of Sweden ___58___ .
The little wooden horses of Sweden were originally carved by men that worked in the forests during ___59___ winter. When they returned to their villages, they gave the horses to children as playthings. This was in the 17th century during ___60___ the horses were also sold at market in small towns and villages in the Dalarna region, in central Sweden. The horses were painted in bright colors that were inspired by the furniture in the region. ___61___ (eventual) , even young children learned to carve wooden horses.
The global attention didn’t come until the 20 th century in the World’s Fair in New York 1939. That was because an enormous painted Dala horse was placed outside the Swedish pavilion, which caused excitement throughout the crowds of ___62___ (visit) . After this, the Dala horses were seen ___63___ a symbol of Sweden and mass production of the horses started. Since then, Dala horses ___64___ (be) popular souvenirs and inspired other products as well. You can now find anything from clothing to tableware and phone cases with a Dala horse ____65____ (decorate) .
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假如你是明启中学高三学生李华，最近你校准备创立一个“解忧”社团（Anxiety Relieving Club），旨在帮助同学们排忧减压。你很想成为其中一员，请给社长写封申请信，内容须包括：
1. 你想加入该社团的理由；
2. 你对解忧活动的建议与举措。
注意： 1．词数80左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear sir/madam,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整短文。
As I unzipped my lunchbox, the whole place was turned into a spicy curry (咖喱) dream. I immediately hid it under my seat, hoping no one would take notice.
Mom had really outdone herself with masala — our family’s all-time favorite dish back in India. But today, it wasn’t just about me and my lunch. A warm smile on his face, Ricky invited me, a new transfer student from India to New York city, for lunch.
“Ava, come sit here!” Ricky called out, gesturing towards a vacant seat.
As I made my way over, memories of those awkward lunchtimes when I studied in Kansas, one of the most conservative states, flooded back. I could still recall how everyone would wrinkle their noses and stare curiously when I unpacked my Indian food. It always made me feel like an outsider, like I didn’t belong.
Therefore, before my first day in this school, I had demanded my mom pack “normal” western-style food for me. I still remembered the look on her face upon hearing it, as she signed in disappointment and confusion, “Isn’t there a moment when you feel proud of your origin ” That was hurting, but not more hurting than others’ giggles and whispers. Honestly, long queues were common in Indian restaurants in New York city, a cultural melting pot, but I wouldn’t take that risk.
Unfortunately, this morning, Mom had forgotten to make sandwich or any “normal” food, so I had to bring leftovers from our dinner. At the thought of the possible oh-no-second (社死), I felt like being thrown into darkness.
However, before I came back to reality, Ricky noticed my sneaking (躲躲藏藏). “What do you have for lunch ” he asked, his eyes twinkling with interest. I tried to brush it off (搪塞), claiming I wasn’t hungry. But Ricky wouldn’t let it go, and before I could protest, he had the lid of my lunchbox open and I prepared myself for such familiar responses as “Ew” or “What is that ”
注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
However, I did not get what I was expecting.
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After school, I found Mom preparing sandwich for tomorrow’s lunch.
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2024-2025学年福建省宁德市柘荣县第一中学高三上学期9月考
英语试题
答案版
（满分：150分时间：120分钟）
第I 卷
第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题; 每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Challenge curious young minds from 9 to 14 with Cricket Media’s collection of magazines. Whether your child is a promising poet or a future engineer, these award-winning, ad-free publications are made for your kids.
CRICKET@Magazine
CRICKET Magazine, our flagship publication, is the world leader in providing the highest-quality fiction and nonfiction to children from 9 to 14. Since its premiere in 1973, CRICKET has delighted and entertained generations of kids with contemporary stories and classic literature from the world’s best writers. ADD TO CART
COBBLESTONETM Magazine
COBBLESTONE knows history doesn’t have to be dull and dry. Filled with fascinating true stories of American history, every page is a living, breathing guide to how Americans lived from the 1600s to today. It takes kids on a journey through history while exciting their imaginations and bringing the past to life! ADD TO CART
FACESTM Magazine
FACES magazine takes young readers around the world and back to learn about important inventions and ideas from other cultures. From common customs to rules of the road, games to housing, FACES uses breathtaking photography and authentic local voices to bring the entire world right to your kids. ADD TO CART
MUSE@Magazine
MUSE magazine is the arts and science magazine for kids from 9 to 14 who want to know how to keep robots from taking over the world or whether animals can think, accompanied by high-quality illustration and photography. Explore the world in a fun (and funny!)way with MUSE. ADD TO CART
21. In which magazine is it the most possible for readers to experience the past life
A. CRICKET@Magazine. B. COBBLESTONETM Magazine.
C. FACESTM Magazine. D. MUSE@Magazine.
22. What do FACESTM Magazine and MUSE@Magazine have in common
A. They are packed with authentic local voices.
B. They provide high-quality fictions.
C. They cover life in foreign countries.
D. They are vividly illustrated with photos.
23. What is the text
A. A publication advertisement. B. A magazine column.
C. A literature review. D. A blog entry.
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A
B
I was invited to be an instructor at a high-school leadership camp in Michigan. About an hour into the first day, obvious discomfort and shyness of a boy caught my eye. I could sense that this whole experience was foreign to him. He needed a friend. I walked towards him, made my first interaction but failed.
At lunch the next day, as the campers eagerly participated in the camp song, my gaze wandered over noise and was caught by the boy under the tree, sitting alone and staring out of the window. I tried again, with the same questions as before. He again replied, “Yeah, I’m all right. I just don’t really get into this stuff.” As I left the cafeteria, I realized this was going to take more time and effort - if it was even possible to get through to him at all.
Days flew with me spending more time with him and finally came the camp night when I saw what would be one of the most vivid memories of my life. The boy, once confined to the shadows of the tree, was a dancing wonder. I watched as he shared the meaningful time with people at whom he couldn’t even look just days earlier. I couldn’t believe it was the same person.
A few months after the camp, I received an unexpected call from the boy, who informed me of his ongoing immigration to a foreign country. A long pause followed and then he said, “I went back to school with confidence. I made new friends. My grades went up. The past few months were the best of my life.”
In that instant, I realized how easy it is to give a bit of yourself every day. You may never know how much each gesture may mean to someone else. I tell this story as often as I can, and when I do, I urge others to look out for their own “boy under the tree”.
24. How did the boy feel at the beginning of the leadership camp
A. Anxious and bored. B. Uneasy and lonely.
C. Proud and enthusiastic. D. Comfortable and confident.
25. What did the author suggest by mentioning “a dancing wonder” in Paragraph 3
A. The boy was expert in dancing. B. The boy became the focus of the camp.
C. The boy contributed considerably to the camp night. D. The boy began to open up and socialize with others.
26. The boy called the author mainly to .
A. show off his recent progress B. express his gratitude to the author
C. recall the best memories in the camp D. share concerns about the approaching immigration
27. What message does the story convey
A. Camps help students shape their character
B. Every student has the opportunity to shine.
C. Sincere care makes a difference to students’ growth.
D. Reserved students face more challenges in their lives.
【答案】24. B 25. D 26. B 27. C
C
Most solar panels (太阳能电池板) acquire sunlight from only one side, meaning they can get more or less of it depending on where the sun is in the sky. In recent years, they’ve become far more effective, generally turning around 22 percent of the light they acquire into energy. In a new study published in the journal Joule on Tuesday, scientists introduce a way to increase that percentage even higher: double-sided solar panels that can move to follow the sun.
Basically, these panels can acquire sun from not only their sun-facing side but also from the light reflected off the ground onto their dark undersides. At the same time, a GPS allows them to move on an axis (轴) from east to west in order to always be pointed at a best angle to acquire the sun’s rays. Though double-sided solar panels and sun-following solar panels are both in use currently, models that combine the two technologies aren’t widely available for commercial use. Solar experts predict rapid growth in the market soon, though.
The study authors determined that these two-sided sun-tracking panels produce an average of 35 percent more energy than single-panel systems that don’t move, and are 16 percent cheaper. That holds true even when taking into account changes in weather conditions.
“This means that investing in double-sided and tracking systems should be a safe bet for the future, ” Carlos Rodriguez-Gallegos, the study’s lead author, said.
The same warnings for solar panels and their effect on the local environment apply to the double-sided moving systems as well, if not more so. Lead used in solar panels can be one source of local pollution, and Dustin Mulvaney, an associate professor of environmental studies, told Earther in an email double-sided panels could mean “twice as much lead” as traditional solar systems.
Since these new panels are more energy efficient, they could save not only money but also land. That would require changing how solar contracts work today.
28. What does most solar panels rely on to acquire sunlight according to the passage
A. The amount of sunlight. B. The location of the sun.
C. The quality of solar panels. D. The size of solar panels.
29. What does the underlined word “them” in the second paragraph refer to
A. The sun’s rays. B. The panels’ undersides.
C. The double-sided panels D. The panels’ sun-facing sides.
30. What’s Carlos Rodriguez -Gallegos’ attitude towards the two-sided solar panels
A. Uncertain. B. Supportive. C. Doubtful. D. Negative.
31. What’s the best title for the passage
A. Double-Sided Solar Panels that Follow the Sun
B. Advantages of the Double-Sided Solar Panels
C. Application of the Double-Sided Solar Panels
D. Double-Sided Solar Panels and Single-Sided Solar Panels
【答案】28. B 29. C 30. B 31. A
D
Goldfish may seem like simple creatures swimming in a glass tank, but they possess a rather complicated navigation system, as discovered by researchers at the University of Oxford. Led by Dr. Adelaide Sibeaux, the study aims to shed light on our understanding of how fish, and potentially humans, estimate distances using what could be described as an internal GPS.
Writing in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, Sibeaux and colleagues report how they created a tank in their experiment with 2cm-wide black and white vertical stripes (垂直条纹) on the walls, connected by similar stripes across the floor. The team trained nine goldfish to swim a set distance of 70cm and then return to their starting point when waved at. The experiment aimed to investigate how the fish would estimate this distance without any gestures, under different patterns.
Over multiple trials, the goldfish averaged a swim distance of 74cm, give or take 17cm, when presented with the vertical 2cm-wide stripes. However, when the stripe pattern was altered to either narrower vertical stripes, checked patterns, or horizontal stripes (水平条纹), the fish’s behavior changed significantly. Narrower vertical stripes led them to overestimating the distance by 36%, while horizontal stripes resulted in highly inconsistent estimations.
According to the researchers, the goldfish appeared to be using an “optic (光学的) flow mechanism” based on the visual density of their environment. They kept track of how frequently the vertical pattern switched between black and white to estimate how far they had traveled. The study suggests that different optic flow mechanisms are used by mammals, including humans, based on angular (有角度的) motion of visual features. The study implies that the use of visually based distance information could have emerged early in the evolutionary timeline.
“This study is novel because, despite knowing that fish respond to geometric information regarding direction and distance, we don’t know how they estimate distances,” Professor Colin Lever, although not involved in the study, said, “it’s exciting to explore fish spatial mapping because fish navigation evolved earlier and better than most mammals.”
32. Why did Dr. Adelaide Sibeaux conduct the study on goldfish
A. To test the accuracy of goldfish’s internal GPS.
B. To create an advanced navigation system for humans.
C. To uncover how an inbuilt GPS helps calculate distances.
D. To explore the relationships between goldfish and humans.
33. What can we learn about the experiment
A. People gestured the goldfish throughout the experiment.
B. The tank was decorated with colorful background patterns.
C. Goldfish tended to underestimate distances with horizontal stripes.
D. The change in the tank setting led to the goldfish’s incorrect judgment.
34. What can be concluded from paragraph 4
A. Optic flow mechanism is unique to humans.
B. Mammals developed flow mechanism long before goldfish.
C. Goldfish evaluated the distance with multidimensional visual information.
D. Visual density of the environment strengthened the locating ability of goldfish.
35. What attitude does Professor Colin hold towards the study
A. Objective. B. Ambiguous. C. Disapproving. D. Favorable.
【答案】32. C 33. D 34. C 35. D
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Lying awake for hours before falling asleep is a common problem. Even if you can finally fall asleep, taking too long to fall asleep can lead to too few hours of sleep altogether. ____36____ So people having trouble falling asleep always wonder how they can sleep well.
Parents know from experience that gentle music can help babies fall asleep. Science supports this, showing that children of all ages, from babies to elementary school children, sleep better after listening to comfortable music. Fortunately, children aren’t the only ones who can benefit from gentle music before bedtime. ____37____
Listening to music likely improves sleep for more than one reason. Music can promote sleep directly by affecting your physiology (生理机能). ____38____ Besides, it can also promote sleep by becoming a healthy bedtime habit. Many people can’t fall asleep quickly because stressful and worrying thoughts keep them awake at night. By listening to music, the mind has something else to focus on. With time, the practice of listening to music at bedtime becomes more effective as the brain positively associates music with sleep.
____39____ Studies have looked at many types of music and playlists but there isn’t a clear answer about the best music for sleep. What we do know is that researchers have typically used either a self-made playlist or one that has been designed especially with sleep in mind. One of the most important things on how music affects a person’s body is their own musical preferences. ____40____ For those who don’t want to design their own playlist, online music services have stepped in and usually offer playlists for sleep or relaxation.
A. It can guarantee sufficient sleep.
B. It’s natural to wonder about the best type of music for sleep.
C. The quality and quantity of our sleep become poor as we age.
D. Listening to music can reduce your stress and inspire positive feelings.
E. This can have a serious effect on a person’s quality of life if it continues.
F. People across age groups report better sleep quality after listening to soft music.
G. Useful personal playlists may include relaxing songs that have helped with sleep in the past.
【答案】36. E 37. F 38. D 39. B 40. G
第三部分英语知识运用 (共三节, 满分55分)
第一节完形填空(共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Have you ever heard of and seen Canadian geese Do you know that they ___41___ fresh grass and seeds
Canadian geese have a good ___42___ for their politeness. They always bow down to you whenever you walk by. However, I have recently found that they can sometimes be ___43___ to their peers, especially on occasions when they quarrel for food——yes, these ___44___ gentlemen do quarrel, just for something to eat
Yesterday I witnessed two Canadian Geese arguing ___45___ for a clump(草丛) of beautiful fresh grass. The clump was ___46___ right in the middle of them, while the two were shouting noisily, stretching their necks as long as they could to look aggressively at each other. It’s ___47___ to witness the “impolite” side of Canadian geese. Hence, I couldn’t help ___48___ my morning walk, standing still to watch these “gentlemen” quarreling. Interestingly, after a short while, a truck roared past their feast, disturbing their ___49___ conversation. The two geese were equally ___50___ by the massive “monster”, thus giving up their conversation.
Would they start quarreling again I stood still, ___51___ the ridiculous question and waited. Beyond my expectation, right after the truck’s passing by, the two geese immediately lost their ___52___for quarreling as if they had forgotten all about what had happened. Even the two turned around and left the ___53___ in opposite directions as if nothing had happened. They left only me there, imagining what might have happened without the ___54___.
They got along harmoniously again Sometimes it’s not that bad to be ___55___.
41. A. draw on B. focus on C. feed on D. try on
42. A. desire B. reputation C. affection D. appetite
43. A. generous B. faithful C. weird D. rude
44. A. well-informed B. well-dressed C. well-behaved D. well-balanced
45. A. fiercely B. blindly C. cautiously D. gently
46. A. deserted B. located C. fixed D. laid
47. A. frequent B. rare C. common D. constant
48. A. restricting B. changing C. pausing D. speeding
49. A. desperate B. simple C. serious D. disharmonious
50. A. frightened B. annoyed C. crashed D. injured
51. A. finding out B. dealing with C. looking into D. wondering about
52. A. passion B. reason C. talent D. anxiety
53. A. scene B. destination C. landscape D. park
54. A. looker-on B. passer-by C. truck D. clump
55. A. upset B. forgetful C. mean D. greedy
【答案】41. C 42. B 43. D 44. C 45. A 46. B 47. B 48. C 49. D 50. A 51. D 52. A 53. A 54. C 55. B
第II卷
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
While wandering around a Swedish Christmas market, you’ll likely come across booths ___56___ (sell) carved wooden horses, typically in an assortment of bright colors and floral patterns. These ___57___ (tradition) Swedish toys are much more than a classic holiday gift or travel souvenir: the Dala horse has become intertwined (交织) with the very image of Sweden ___58___ .
The little wooden horses of Sweden were originally carved by men that worked in the forests during ___59___ winter. When they returned to their villages, they gave the horses to children as playthings. This was in the 17th century during ___60___ the horses were also sold at market in small towns and villages in the Dalarna region, in central Sweden. The horses were painted in bright colors that were inspired by the furniture in the region. ___61___ (eventual) , even young children learned to carve wooden horses.
The global attention didn’t come until the 20 th century in the World’s Fair in New York 1939. That was because an enormous painted Dala horse was placed outside the Swedish pavilion which caused excitement throughout the crowds of ___62___ (visit) . After this, the Dala horses were seen ___63___ a symbol of Sweden and mass production of the horses started. Since then, Dala horses ___64___ (be) popular souvenirs and inspired other products as well. You can now find anything from clothing to tableware and phone cases with a Dala horse ____65____ (decorate) .
【答案】56. selling
57 traditional
58. itself.
59. the 60. which
61. Eventually
62. visitors
63. as 64. have been
65. decoration
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假如你是明启中学高三学生李华，最近你校准备创立一个“解忧”社团（Anxiety Relieving Club），旨在帮助同学们排忧减压。你很想成为其中一员，请给社长写封申请信，内容须包括：
1. 你想加入该社团的理由；
2. 你对解忧活动的建议与举措。
注意： 1．词数80左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear sir/madam,
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear sir/madam,
I am very glad to hear that our school is going to set up Anxiety Relieving Club to help students relieve stress. As a warm-hearted and outgoing boy, I am eager to become a member of it.
At the beginning of high school, I once suffered great pressure. Thanks to the help of teachers and classmates, I came out of the haze, so I have the experience of helping other students reduce pressure. I have found that many students under great pressure are shy and don’t like to communicate with others, so I think helping them become active is the key, and it’s a good choice to let them join study groups and sports activities.
I would appreciate it if you could take my suggestions into consideration. Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Lihua
第二节（满分25分）
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
As I unzipped my lunchbox, the whole place was turned into a spicy curry (咖喱) dream. I immediately hid it under my seat, hoping no one would take notice.
Mom had really outdone herself with masala — our family’s all-time favorite dish back in India. But today, it wasn’t just about me and my lunch. A warm smile on his face, Ricky invited me, a new transfer student from India to New York city, for lunch.
“Ava, come sit here!” Ricky called out, gesturing towards a vacant seat.
As I made my way over, memories of those awkward lunchtimes when I studied in Kansas, one of the most conservative states, flooded back. I could still recall how everyone would wrinkle their noses and stare curiously when I unpacked my Indian food. It always made me feel like an outsider, like I didn’t belong.
Therefore, before my first day in this school, I had demanded my mom pack “normal” western-style food for me. I still remembered the look on her face upon hearing it, as she signed in disappointment and confusion, “Isn’t there a moment when you feel proud of your origin ” That was hurting, but not more hurting than others’ giggles and whispers. Honestly, long queues were common in Indian restaurants in New York city, a cultural melting pot, but I wouldn’t take that risk.
Unfortunately, this morning, Mom had forgotten to make sandwich or any “normal” food, so I had to bring leftovers from our dinner. At the thought of the possible oh-no-second (社死), I felt like being thrown into darkness.
However, before I came back to reality, Ricky noticed my sneaking (躲躲藏藏). “What do you have for lunch ” he asked, his eyes twinkling with interest. I tried to brush it off (搪塞), claiming I wasn’t hungry. But Ricky wouldn’t let it go, and before I could protest, he had the lid of my lunchbox open and I prepared myself for such familiar responses as “Ew” or “What is that ”
注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
However, I did not get what I was expecting.
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After school, I found Mom preparing sandwich for tomorrow’s lunch.
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【答案】However, I did not get what I was expecting. Ricky took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and savored the aroma of the masala. Instead of the usual stares and whispers, there was only interest on Ricky’s face. His face lit up with a broad smile, asking, “You mum made masala for your lunch ” Before I could make a response, he added: “I could be dying of envy! You know what, last Sunday, my parents and I queued up for three hours in harsh cold in fifth Avenue for the new India restaurant.” He enjoyed every bite, nodding his head in approval. It was a welcome change from the stares and whispers I had grown accustomed to.
After school, I found Mom preparing sandwich for tomorrow’s lunch. I came over and asked if I could have palak paneer in my lunchbox, which made her a bit confused. Finally, I told her about my experience with Ricky and how he had enjoyed my food. Mom’s face lit up with joy. “I’m glad he liked it,” she said. “And I’m even happier that you’re starting to feel proud of your roots again.” She paused and looked at me seriously. “Your culture, your traditions, and your food are all a part of who you are.” I nodded, feeling a sense of relief wash over me. Mom’s words had given me the courage to embrace my identity and share my culture with others.
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