2024-2025学年广东省潮南区高三上学期摸底考试英语试题
本试卷共8页，满分120分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：1．答题前，先用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔在答题卷指定位置填写学校、班级、姓名和座号。
2．选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案，答案不能答在试卷上。不按要求填涂的，答案无效。
3．非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卷上各题目指定区域内相应位置上。请注意每题答题空间，预先合理安排;如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案;不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Most Beautiful Train Stations in the World
Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building
The wide-open entrance square on the Marunouchi side of Tokyo’s main train station would look more at home in Amsterdam or Paris. Kingo Tatsuno’s classical European design took over six years to complete, finally opening in 1914. The statin has received several facelifts since the Second World War, most recently in 2012. It’s one of the biggest and busiest train stations in the world.
Beijing West Railway Station
The idea of building this station in the capital of China was put forward as early as 1959 but didn’t come to reality until 1996. It was the largest station in Asia at the time, although Shanghai’s Hongqiao Station has since surpassed it. The station itself has a unique architectural (建筑的) style, with the main body of the building having quite a functional Russian look, but the rooftop is decorated with three amazing Chinese pagodas.
Duoliang Station, Taiwan
This is the smallest station on this lit by a distance. In fact we’re not really choosing Duoliang for architectural reasons. This station is all about location, location, location. Surrounded by hi top greenery on one side and amazing Pacific Ocean scenery on the other, it’s one of the most scenic spots in all of Taiwan. This isn’t even a working station anymore, but the platforms have been adapted into viewing spots, extremely popular with local train spotters.
Stazione Milano Centrale in Milan
Milan’s central train station looks pretty much exactly as you’d imagine it. There are a mix of styles at play here, from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, but the entire building is filled with a classic sense of Roman monumentality. The outer look is guarded by two statues, while its insides are equally impressive, as grand stonewalls curve (弯曲) into the station’s glass ceilings.
1. What do Tokyo Station and Beijing West Railway Station have in common
A. Both have European features.
B. Both were built in the early 1990s.
C. Both have been rebuilt several times.
D. Both are the largest domestic stations.
2. What do train spotters favor most about Duoliang Station
A. Its distance. B. Its small size.
C. Its surrounding scenery. D. Its architectural style.
3. What makes Stazione Milano Centrale impressive
A. Roman buildings B. Its various styles.
C. Statues on the walls D. The curving ceilings.
B
It all started with a simple question: “Can I paint your portrait ”
One day in the summer of 2015, Peterson was relaxing in his living room, reading the book Love Does, about the power of love in action, when his quiet was disturbed by a homeless man outside his apartment. Inspired by the book’s compassionate message, Peterson made a decision; he was going to go outside and introduce himself.
In that first conversation, Peterson learned that the man’s name was Matt Faris. He’d moved to Southern California from Kentucky to pursue a career in music, but he soon fell on hard times and ended up living on the street for more than a decade. “I saw beauty on the face of a man who hadn’t shaved in probably a year, because his story, the life inside of him, inspired me,” Peterson recalled. Therefore, Peterson asked if he could paint Faris’ portrait. Faris agreed.
Peterson’s connection with Faris led him to form Faces of Santa Ana, a nonprofit organization focused on befriending and painting portraits of members of the community who are unhoused. Peterson sells the paintings for money, splitting the proceeds and putting half into a “love account” for his model. He then helps people use the money to get back on their feet.
Many of Peterson’s new friends use the donations to secure immediate necessities — medical care, hotel rooms, food. Faris used the funds from his portrait to record an album, fulfilling his musical dreams. Another subject, Kimberly Sondoval, had never been able to financially support her daughter. She asked, “Can I use the money to pay my daughter’s rent ” When the check was delivered, “They both wept in my arms,” Peterson recalls.
Peterson has painted 41 of these portraits himself. But there’s more to the finished products than the money they bring to someone who’s down and out. He’s discovered that the buyers tend to connect to the story of the person in the painting finding similarities and often friendship with someone they might have otherwise overlooked or stereotyped.
“People often tell me, ‘I was the one that would cross the street, but I see homeless people differently now,” Peterson says. “I didn’t know that would happen.”
4. What made Peterson start a conversation
A. The curiosity about strangers. B. The touching story of Matt Faris.
C. The disturbance by a homeless man. D. The sympathetic message in Love Does.
5. What do we know about Faces of Santa Ana
A. It pays the homeless salaries.
B It is an official nonprofit organization.
C. It tries to restore the lives of Peterson’s models.
D. It spends all the money on helping the unhoused.
6. What does the underlined phrase “get back on their feet” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. regain their financial stability and independence B. physically recover from an injury
C. become more self-confident D. return to their original home
7. How might a buyer view the homeless after buying a portrait
A. lazy and poor B. odd but inspiring
C. disturbing and untidy D. pitiful but respectable
C
Is forgiveness against our human nature To answer our question, we need to ask a further question: What is the essence of our humanity For the sake of simplicity, people consider two distinctly different views of humanity. The first view involves dominance and power. In an early paper on the psychology of forgiveness, Droll (1984) made the interesting claim that humans’ essential nature is more aggressive than forgiving allows. Those who forgive are against their basic nature, much to their harm. In his opinion, forgivers are compromising their well-being as they offer mercy to others, who might then take advantage of them.
The second view involves the theme of cooperation, mutual respect, and even love as the basis of who we are as humans. Researchers find that to fully grow as human beings, we need both to receive love from and offer love to others. Without love, our connections with a wide range of individuals in our lives can fall apart. Even common sense strongly suggests that the will to power over others does not make for harmonious interactions. For example, how well has slavery worked as a mode of social harmony
From this second viewpoint of who we are as humans, forgiveness plays a key role in the biological and psychological integrity of both individuals and communities because one of the outcomes of forgiveness, shown through scientific studies, is the decreasing of hatred and the restoration of harmony. Forgiveness can break the cycle of anger. At least to the extent the people from whom you are estranged accept your love and forgiveness and are prepared to make the required adjustments. Forgiveness can heal relationships and reconnect people.
As an important note, when we take a Classical philosophical perspective, that of Aristotle, we see the distinction between potentiality and actuality. We are not necessarily born with the capacity to forgive, but instead with the potential to learn about it and to grow in our ability to forgive. The actuality of forgiving, its actual appropriation in conflict situations, develops with practice.
8. What is Droll’s idea about forgiveness
A. People should offer mercy to others.
B. People who forgive can have their own welfare affected.
C. Forgiveness depends on the nature of humanity.
D. Aggressive people should learn to forgive.
9. What does the example in Paragraph 2 illustrate
A. To forgive is to love. B. To fight is to grow.
C. To dominate is to harm. D. To give is to receive.
10. What is the writer’s attitude toward forgiveness
A. Objective. B. Reserved. C. Favorable. D. Skeptical.
11. What is message of the last paragraph
A. Forgiveness is in our nature. B. Forgiveness grows with time.
C. Actuality is based on potentiality. D. It takes practice to forgive.
D
Do you have a brain for math New research indicates that levels of two key neurotransmitters (脑神经传递素) — glutamate (谷氨酸) and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)can predict mathematical abilities, suggesting brain chemistry may be playing a role in those who find math easy.
The new study, published in the journal PLOS Biology, recruited 255 subjects extending a range of six-year olds in primary school to university students. The research focused on glutamate and GABA, known to play a role in brain plasticity (可塑性) and learning. Based on prior research, the focus was on two brain regions linked with mathematical abilities — the left intraparietal sulcus (IPS 顶叶内沟) and the left middle frontal gyrus (MFG 脑额中回).
The results were interestingly different. In the youngest subjects high GABA levels and low glutamate levels in the left IPS were consistently associated with high math skills. But in the older university group the exact opposite was seen: low GABA and high glutamate were linked with strong mathematical abilities. Levels of both neurotransmitters in the MFG did not associate with math skills.
The group was tested twice over 18 months, allowing the researchers to see if these neurotransmitter levels could predict mathematical ability into the future. And it worked, with neurotransmitter levels effectively predicting one’s success on math tests completed a year and a half later.
Another recent study from the same research team looked specifically at GABA levels in MFG of 14 to 18 year olds. That research indicated MFG GABA levels could effectively predict whether a student was still studying maths or had ceased that subject years prior.
Cohen Kadosh, one of the researchers working on the study, says this may indicate math education can help stimulate the development of key brain regions. Further research will work on whether certain learning interventions can help those children less interested in math so these brain regions still get the developmental workout they need.
“Not every adolescent enjoys maths so we need to investigate possible alternatives, such as training in logic and reasoning that engage the same brain area as maths,” says Cohen Kadosh.
12. What is the new study aimed at
A. Exploring mental development of the subjects.
B. Finding the tie between brain chemistry and math.
C. Testing the link between brain regions.
D. Revealing the structure of brain.
13. What can be learned from the findings
A. The levels of GABA decide one’s math skills.
B. Low MFG glutamate means poor math ability.
C. Neurotransmitters in the MFG affect math skills.
D. Math education may help with brain development.
14. What can better math education according to Cohen Kadosh
A. Studying more possible options.
B. Tracing slow learners’ early learning.
C. Training math learners respectively.
D. Developing key relevant brain areas.
15. What can be the best title of the text
A. Factors Affecting Math Skills
B. Ways to Promote Math Education
C. Brain Activities Involved in Math Study
D. Math Ability Predicted by Neurotransmitters
第二节(共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Everyone knows that early to bed and early to rise is good for your health. Having maintained adequate sleep, people can keep themselves refreshed and dynamic. ____16____ Here are some steps to take to become a morning person on a freezing day.
Seek out as much natural light as possible. ____17____ When you wake up, go outside for a relaxed walk around the block, or sit out back while you have a cup of coffee. To avoid being in a sleep state all along, you’d better rethink the black-out curtains you might use to make a very dark sleeping environment.
____18____ If you fly straight into getting up at your desired time every day, you’ll feel tired during the transition within a few weeks. For some people, those first few days of exhaustion from switching to a new schedule aren’t safe and hard to bear. In that case, gradually ease into the early-bird life. They are supposed to shift half an hour, wait a few days, shift another half an hour, wait a few days, and then shift another half an hour. ____19____
De-stress and relax in the evenings. A consistent bedtime isn’t as crucial as sticking to the same wake up time every day, but it’s still important to make sure you’re getting enough sleep. ____20____ So you’ll probably need to inch your bedtime forward as you transition to a new schedule. Start at least an hour before you hit the bed and cut back on stuff related to daily life.
With all these tips you’re not dreading it if you think of getting up early on a chilly winter.
A. Cultivate the habit gradually.
B. That’s a little easier for people to tolerate.
C. The sun is the driver of our internal clock.
D. Get rid of the previous sleep patterns instantly.
E. Therefore, developing a healthy sleeping habit is of great significance.
F. Without sufficient hours of sleep, the mind and body can’t properly recharge.
G. However, it usually takes a lot of willpower to get out of bed early on a winter’s day.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I know next to nothing about baseball. When in the field during P. E. as a boy, I ___21___ the ball wouldn’t come to me. Catching it seemed a(n) ___22___ task for me. Yet I later became the father of two boys, Will and Tim (8 and 5), who were both ___23___ in baseball. When playing with Will, thanks to my weak arm, the ball often ___24___ before he could catch it. After many ___25___ one day, he said, “How am I ever going to ___26___ the major leagues ” “You got the ___27___ dad, kid,” I thought. Baseball isn’t my cup of tea.
Still, I wanted to give my kids ___28___ on the field. The official Little League in my area was super- competitive and primarily ___29___ older boys. What if we had something more ___30___, welcoming boys and girls, and younger ones
The idea echoed in my mind for days, forcing me to pluck up courage to call the department ___31___, inquiring about starting a baseball league. What if they said no I got butterflies in my stomach. But to my relief, they responded ___32___. Our league was ___33___. And I became the most unlikely baseball commissioner (专员) ever.
Many years have passed. Now Will and Tim are ___34___ themselves, and I can’t wait to see what they’ll have to do. I know better than anyone: Parenthood calls you to do the most ___35___ things.
21. A. suggested B. prayed C. begged D. demanded
22. A. impossible B. effortless C. easy D. straightforward
23. A. weak B. skillful C. disappointed D. interested
24. A. dropped B. rose C. bounced D. disappeared
25. A. catches B. misses C. tests D. dangers
26. A. deserve B. admit C. make D. reach
27. A. wrong B. strong C. right D. poor
28. A. advice B. happiness C. confidence D. goals
29. A. refused B. admired C. required D. targeted
30. A. challenging B. low-key C. reliable D. appealing
31. A. in charge B. off duty C. under control D. at hand
32. A. eagerly B. doubtfully C. proudly D. positively
33. A. rejected B. held C. stopped D. founded
34. A. coaches B. fathers C. players D. officials
35. A. interesting B. rewarding C. unlikely D. meaningful
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。
With Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin promoting the “Chinese War Dance” program on his social media account on April 6th, Chaoshan Yingge Dance has once again gained widespread attention, ___36___(win) hearts of fans overseas as well as the younger generations in China.
Dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the Yingger Dance, ___37___ intangible cultural heritage, is a vibrant combination of folklore, martial arts, and music. It is also known as the “Dance of the Heroes”, ___38___(base) on the story of the heroes of Liangshan ___39___ attacked the Damingfu during the Song Dynasty (960-1279). The exaggerated makeup and brightly colored costumes transform the ___40___(perform) into the marching ancient heroes.
What sets Yingge Dance apart is its deep connection to the community. It’s not just a dance; it’s a living, breathing proof of Chaoshan’s cultural identity and also ___41___(serve) as a platform for promoting physical fitness, discipline, and teamwork. During festivals and celebrations, entire villages come together to perform. Young and old alike train ___42___(diligent), sharpening their skills under the guidance of ___43___(experience) masters, ensuring that this precious cultural heritage endures for generations ___44___(come).
In conclusion, the Chaoshan Yingge Dance is a treasure of history, art, and community spirit. Just ___45___ Mr. Wan put it, “it is a traditional performance that honors ancestral wisdom and expresses hopes for a bright future, reflecting values of righteousness and strength”.
第四部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假设你是高中生李华，在刚刚结束的暑假期间，你积极参与了一项社会实践活动，让你在多个方面有了深刻的体会和收获。请给你的英国好友Eric写一封信，分享你的这次独特经历。你的信应包括以下内容：
1．你参加活动；
2．你的感受和收获。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80个左右;
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Eric,
How are you doing I hope this letter finds you well.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
On a sunny Friday morning, Mr. Stone, the Grade 4 head teacher, walked into the classroom with a new student following him. She was a lively girl from Mexico, and her red mushroom hair cut immediately drew everyone’s eyes. With a welcoming smile, Mr. Stone gestured for her to sit beside Mike, a student known for teasing others.
During break time, Mike couldn’t help but laugh when he caught sight of his new deskmate. Sara’s distinctive hairstyle seemed like an open invitation for him to make fun of her. Leaning in towards Sara, he playfully suggested, “Hey, Sara. Ever thought about changing your name to Dora You look just like Dora the Explorer!” His words caused laughter and cheers from the others in the classroom.
Sara’s eyes filled with tears, her cheeks turning red with embarrassment. Feeling hurt and upset, she stood up suddenly, rushing to the teacher’s office to seek support from Mr. Stone. After hearing her story, Mr. Stone offered her gentle comfort, saying, “Sara, your hairstyle is truly pretty. Remember, everyone has their own sense of beauty.”
Mr. Stone then directed his attention to Mike, expressing his disappointment and urging Mike to apologize to Sara. “Mike,” he continued, “your actions were unkind. We must treat everyone with empathy(同情). Laughing at Sara’s hair has deeply hurt her.”
This conflict was temporarily settled, but Mr. Stone found himself lost in thought. Reflecting on his own childhood, Mr. Stone recalled how he had been teased for being overweight. The pain caused by hurtful words was like wrinkles on a crumpled(压皱的)ball of paper. Even if you smoothed them out, the wrinkles stayed.
He wanted to teach an important lesson to Mike, the troublemaker. Then, a unique strategy came to mind. He contacted Mike’s mother, explaining the situation and discussing a plan with her to develop empathy in her son. They agreed that over the weekend, Mike’s mother would arrange for Mike to have his hair cut extremely short.
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。
On Monday morning Mike unwillingly approached the classroom.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
At that moment, Mr. Stone walked into the classroom with a ball of paper.
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2024-2025学年广东省潮南区高三上学期摸底考试英语试题
答案版
本试卷共8页，满分120分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：1．答题前，先用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔在答题卷指定位置填写学校、班级、姓名和座号。
2．选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案，答案不能答在试卷上。不按要求填涂的，答案无效。
3．非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卷上各题目指定区域内相应位置上。请注意每题答题空间，预先合理安排;如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案;不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Most Beautiful Train Stations in the World
Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building
The wide-open entrance square on the Marunouchi side of Tokyo’s main train station would look more at home in Amsterdam or Paris. Kingo Tatsuno’s classical European design took over six years to complete, finally opening in 1914. The statin has received several facelifts since the Second World War, most recently in 2012. It’s one of the biggest and busiest train stations in the world.
Beijing West Railway Station
The idea of building this station in the capital of China was put forward as early as 1959 but didn’t come to reality until 1996. It was the largest station in Asia at the time, although Shanghai’s Hongqiao Station has since surpassed it. The station itself has a unique architectural (建筑的) style, with the main body of the building having quite a functional Russian look, but the rooftop is decorated with three amazing Chinese pagodas.
Duoliang Station, Taiwan
This is the smallest station on this lit by a distance. In fact we’re not really choosing Duoliang for architectural reasons. This station is all about location, location, location. Surrounded by hi top greenery on one side and amazing Pacific Ocean scenery on the other, it’s one of the most scenic spots in all of Taiwan. This isn’t even a working station anymore, but the platforms have been adapted into viewing spots, extremely popular with local train spotters.
Stazione Milano Centrale in Milan
Milan’s central train station looks pretty much exactly as you’d imagine it. There are a mix of styles at play here, from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, but the entire building is filled with a classic sense of Roman monumentality. The outer look is guarded by two statues, while its insides are equally impressive, as grand stonewalls curve (弯曲) into the station’s glass ceilings.
1. What do Tokyo Station and Beijing West Railway Station have in common
A. Both have European features.
B. Both were built in the early 1990s.
C. Both have been rebuilt several times.
D. Both are the largest domestic stations.
2. What do train spotters favor most about Duoliang Station
A. Its distance. B. Its small size.
C. Its surrounding scenery. D. Its architectural style.
3. What makes Stazione Milano Centrale impressive
A. Roman buildings B. Its various styles.
C. Statues on the walls D. The curving ceilings.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B
B
It all started with a simple question: “Can I paint your portrait ”
One day in the summer of 2015, Peterson was relaxing in his living room, reading the book Love Does, about the power of love in action, when his quiet was disturbed by a homeless man outside his apartment. Inspired by the book’s compassionate message, Peterson made a decision; he was going to go outside and introduce himself.
In that first conversation, Peterson learned that the man’s name was Matt Faris. He’d moved to Southern California from Kentucky to pursue a career in music, but he soon fell on hard times and ended up living on the street for more than a decade. “I saw beauty on the face of a man who hadn’t shaved in probably a year, because his story, the life inside of him, inspired me,” Peterson recalled. Therefore, Peterson asked if he could paint Faris’ portrait. Faris agreed.
Peterson’s connection with Faris led him to form Faces of Santa Ana, a nonprofit organization focused on befriending and painting portraits of members of the community who are unhoused. Peterson sells the paintings for money, splitting the proceeds and putting half into a “love account” for his model. He then helps people use the money to get back on their feet.
Many of Peterson’s new friends use the donations to secure immediate necessities — medical care, hotel rooms, food. Faris used the funds from his portrait to record an album, fulfilling his musical dreams. Another subject, Kimberly Sondoval, had never been able to financially support her daughter. She asked, “Can I use the money to pay my daughter’s rent ” When the check was delivered, “They both wept in my arms,” Peterson recalls.
Peterson has painted 41 of these portraits himself. But there’s more to the finished products than the money they bring to someone who’s down and out. He’s discovered that the buyers tend to connect to the story of the person in the painting, finding similarities and often friendship with someone they might have otherwise overlooked or stereotyped.
“People often tell me, ‘I was the one that would cross the street, but I see homeless people differently now,” Peterson says. “I didn’t know that would happen.”
4. What made Peterson start a conversation
A. The curiosity about strangers. B. The touching story of Matt Faris.
C. The disturbance by a homeless man. D. The sympathetic message in Love Does.
5. What do we know about Faces of Santa Ana
A. It pays the homeless salaries.
B. It is an official nonprofit organization.
C. It tries to restore the lives of Peterson’s models.
D. It spends all the money on helping the unhoused.
6. What does the underlined phrase “get back on their feet” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. regain their financial stability and independence B. physically recover from an injury
C. become more self-confident D. return to their original home
7. How might a buyer view the homeless after buying a portrait
A. lazy and poor B. odd but inspiring
C. disturbing and untidy D. pitiful but respectable
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. A 7. D
C
Is forgiveness against our human nature To answer our question, we need to ask a further question: What is the essence of our humanity For the sake of simplicity, people consider two distinctly different views of humanity. The first view involves dominance and power. In an early paper on the psychology of forgiveness, Droll (1984) made the interesting claim that humans’ essential nature is more aggressive than forgiving allows. Those who forgive are against their basic nature, much to their harm. In his opinion, forgivers are compromising their well-being as they offer mercy to others, who might then take advantage of them.
The second view involves the theme of cooperation, mutual respect, and even love as the basis of who we are as humans. Researchers find that to fully grow as human beings, we need both to receive love from and offer love to others. Without love, our connections with a wide range of individuals in our lives can fall apart. Even common sense strongly suggests that the will to power over others does not make for harmonious interactions. For example, how well has slavery worked as a mode of social harmony
From this second viewpoint of who we are as humans, forgiveness plays a key role in the biological and psychological integrity of both individuals and communities because one of the outcomes of forgiveness, shown through scientific studies, is the decreasing of hatred and the restoration of harmony. Forgiveness can break the cycle of anger. At least to the extent the people from whom you are estranged accept your love and forgiveness and are prepared to make the required adjustments. Forgiveness can heal relationships and reconnect people.
As an important note, when we take a Classical philosophical perspective, that of Aristotle, we see the distinction between potentiality and actuality. We are not necessarily born with the capacity to forgive, but instead with the potential to learn about it and to grow in our ability to forgive. The actuality of forgiving, its actual appropriation in conflict situations, develops with practice.
8. What is Droll’s idea about forgiveness
A. People should offer mercy to others.
B. People who forgive can have their own welfare affected.
C Forgiveness depends on the nature of humanity.
D. Aggressive people should learn to forgive.
9. What does the example in Paragraph 2 illustrate
A. To forgive is to love. B. To fight is to grow.
C. To dominate is to harm. D. To give is to receive.
10. What is the writer’s attitude toward forgiveness
A. Objective. B. Reserved. C. Favorable. D. Skeptical.
11. What is message of the last paragraph
A. Forgiveness is in our nature. B. Forgiveness grows with time.
C. Actuality is based on potentiality. D. It takes practice to forgive.
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. C 11. D
D
Do you have a brain for math New research indicates that levels of two key neurotransmitters (脑神经传递素) — glutamate (谷氨酸) and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)can predict mathematical abilities, suggesting brain chemistry may be playing a role in those who find math easy.
The new study, published in the journal PLOS Biology, recruited 255 subjects extending a range of six-year olds in primary school to university students. The research focused on glutamate and GABA, known to play a role in brain plasticity (可塑性) and learning. Based on prior research, the focus was on two brain regions linked with mathematical abilities — the left intraparietal sulcus (IPS 顶叶内沟) and the left middle frontal gyrus (MFG 脑额中回).
The results were interestingly different. In the youngest subjects high GABA levels and low glutamate levels in the left IPS were consistently associated with high math skills. But in the older university group the exact opposite was seen: low GABA and high glutamate were linked with strong mathematical abilities. Levels of both neurotransmitters in the MFG did not associate with math skills.
The group was tested twice over 18 months, allowing the researchers to see if these neurotransmitter levels could predict mathematical ability into the future. And it worked, with neurotransmitter levels effectively predicting one’s success on math tests completed a year and a half later.
Another recent study from the same research team looked specifically at GABA levels in MFG of 14 to 18 year olds. That research indicated MFG GABA levels could effectively predict whether a student was still studying maths or had ceased that subject years prior.
Cohen Kadosh, one of the researchers working on the study, says this may indicate math education can help stimulate the development of key brain regions. Further research will work on whether certain learning interventions can help those children less interested in math so these brain regions still get the developmental workout they need.
“Not every adolescent enjoys maths so we need to investigate possible alternatives, such as training in logic and reasoning that engage the same brain area as maths,” says Cohen Kadosh.
12. What is the new study aimed at
A. Exploring mental development of the subjects.
B. Finding the tie between brain chemistry and math.
C Testing the link between brain regions.
D. Revealing the structure of brain.
13. What can be learned from the findings
A. The levels of GABA decide one’s math skills.
B. Low MFG glutamate means poor math ability.
C. Neurotransmitters in the MFG affect math skills.
D. Math education may help with brain development.
14. What can better math education according to Cohen Kadosh
A. Studying more possible options.
B. Tracing slow learners’ early learning.
C. Training math learners respectively.
D. Developing key relevant brain areas.
15. What can be the best title of the text
A. Factors Affecting Math Skills
B. Ways to Promote Math Education
C. Brain Activities Involved in Math Study
D. Math Ability Predicted by Neurotransmitters
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. D 15. D
第二节(共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Everyone knows that early to bed and early to rise is good for your health. Having maintained adequate sleep, people can keep themselves refreshed and dynamic. ____16____ Here are some steps to take to become a morning person on a freezing day.
Seek out as much natural light as possible. ____17____ When you wake up, go outside for a relaxed walk around the block, or sit out back while you have a cup of coffee. To avoid being in a sleep state all along, you’d better rethink the black-out curtains you might use to make a very dark sleeping environment.
____18____ If you fly straight into getting up at your desired time every day you’ll feel tired during the transition within a few weeks. For some people, those first few days of exhaustion from switching to a new schedule aren’t safe and hard to bear. In that case, gradually ease into the early-bird life. They are supposed to shift half an hour, wait a few days, shift another half an hour, wait a few days, and then shift another half an hour. ____19____
De-stress and relax in the evenings. A consistent bedtime isn’t as crucial as sticking to the same wake up time every day, but it’s still important to make sure you’re getting enough sleep. ____20____ So you’ll probably need to inch your bedtime forward as you transition to a new schedule. Start at least an hour before you hit the bed and cut back on stuff related to daily life.
With all these tips, you’re not dreading it if you think of getting up early on a chilly winter.
A. Cultivate the habit gradually.
B. That’s a little easier for people to tolerate.
C. The sun is the driver of our internal clock.
D. Get rid of the previous sleep patterns instantly.
E. Therefore, developing a healthy sleeping habit is of great significance.
F. Without sufficient hours of sleep, the mind and body can’t properly recharge.
G. However, it usually takes a lot of willpower to get out of bed early on a winter’s day.
【答案】16. G 17. C 18. A 19. B 20. F
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I know next to nothing about baseball. When in the field during P. E. as a boy, I ___21___ the ball wouldn’t come to me. Catching it seemed a(n) ___22___ task for me. Yet I later became the father of two boys, Will and Tim (8 and 5), who were both ___23___ in baseball. When playing with Will, thanks to my weak arm, the ball often ___24___ before he could catch it. After many ___25___ one day, he said, “How am I ever going to ___26___ the major leagues ” “You got the ___27___ dad, kid,” I thought. Baseball isn’t my cup of tea.
Still, I wanted to give my kids ___28___ on the field. The official Little League in my area was super- competitive and primarily ___29___ older boys. What if we had something more ___30___, welcoming boys and girls, and younger ones
The idea echoed in my mind for days, forcing me to pluck up courage to call the department ___31___, inquiring about starting a baseball league. What if they said no I got butterflies in my stomach. But to my relief, they responded ___32___. Our league was ___33___. And I became the most unlikely baseball commissioner (专员) ever.
Many years have passed. Now Will and Tim are ___34___ themselves, and I can’t wait to see what they’ll have to do. I know better than anyone: Parenthood calls you to do the most ___35___ things.
21. A. suggested B. prayed C. begged D. demanded
22. A. impossible B. effortless C. easy D. straightforward
23. A. weak B. skillful C. disappointed D. interested
24. A. dropped B. rose C. bounced D. disappeared
25. A. catches B. misses C. tests D. dangers
26. A. deserve B. admit C. make D. reach
27. A. wrong B. strong C. right D. poor
28. A. advice B. happiness C. confidence D. goals
29. A. refused B. admired C. required D. targeted
30. A. challenging B. low-key C. reliable D. appealing
31. A. in charge B. off duty C. under control D. at hand
32. A. eagerly B. doubtfully C. proudly D. positively
33. A. rejected B. held C. stopped D. founded
34. A. coaches B. fathers C. players D. officials
35. A. interesting B. rewarding C. unlikely D. meaningful
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. B 31. A 32. D 33. D 34. B 35. C
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。
With Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin promoting the “Chinese War Dance” program on his social media account on April 6th, Chaoshan Yingge Dance has once again gained widespread attention, ___36___(win) hearts of fans overseas as well as the younger generations in China.
Dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the Yingger Dance, ___37___ intangible cultural heritage, is a vibrant combination of folklore, martial arts, and music. It is also known as the “Dance of the Heroes”, ___38___(base) on the story of the heroes of Liangshan ___39___ attacked the Damingfu during the Song Dynasty (960-1279). The exaggerated makeup and brightly colored costumes transform the ___40___(perform) into the marching ancient heroes.
What sets Yingge Dance apart is its deep connection to the community. It’s not just a dance; it’s a living, breathing proof of Chaoshan’s cultural identity and also ___41___(serve) as a platform for promoting physical fitness, discipline, and teamwork. During festivals and celebrations, entire villages come together to perform. Young and old alike train ___42___(diligent), sharpening their skills under the guidance of ___43___(experience) masters, ensuring that this precious cultural heritage endures for generations ___44___(come).
In conclusion, the Chaoshan Yingge Dance is a treasure of history, art, and community spirit. Just ___45___ Mr. Wan put it, “it is a traditional performance that honors ancestral wisdom and expresses hopes for a bright future, reflecting values of righteousness and strength”.
【答案】36. winning
37. an 38. based
39. who##that
40. performers
41. serves 42. diligently
43 experienced
44. to come
45. as
第四部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假设你是高中生李华，在刚刚结束的暑假期间，你积极参与了一项社会实践活动，让你在多个方面有了深刻的体会和收获。请给你的英国好友Eric写一封信，分享你的这次独特经历。你的信应包括以下内容：
1．你参加的活动；
2．你的感受和收获。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80个左右;
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Eric,
How are you doing I hope this letter finds you well.
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Looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Eric,
How are you doing I hope this letter finds you well.
During the recently concluded summer vacation, I embarked on an extraordinary journey of social practice that has profoundly shaped my perspectives and enriched my life in ways I never imagined.
I participated in a community service program focused on environmental conservation. Alongside a group of dedicated volunteers, we planted trees in the barren hills surrounding our town, cleaned up riverside litter. This experience taught me the value of teamwork and perseverance. I realized that true happiness lies not just in personal achievements but also in contributing positively to the world around us.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
On a sunny Friday morning, Mr. Stone, the Grade 4 head teacher, walked into the classroom with a new student following him. She was a lively girl from Mexico, and her red mushroom hair cut immediately drew everyone’s eyes. With a welcoming smile, Mr. Stone gestured for her to sit beside Mike, a student known for teasing others.
During break time, Mike couldn’t help but laugh when he caught sight of his new deskmate. Sara’s distinctive hairstyle seemed like an open invitation for him to make fun of her. Leaning in towards Sara, he playfully suggested, “Hey, Sara. Ever thought about changing your name to Dora You look just like Dora the Explorer!” His words caused laughter and cheers from the others in the classroom.
Sara’s eyes filled with tears, her cheeks turning red with embarrassment. Feeling hurt and upset, she stood up suddenly, rushing to the teacher’s office to seek support from Mr. Stone. After hearing her story, Mr. Stone offered her gentle comfort, saying, “Sara, your hairstyle is truly pretty. Remember, everyone has their own sense of beauty.”
Mr. Stone then directed his attention to Mike, expressing his disappointment and urging Mike to apologize to Sara. “Mike,” he continued, “your actions were unkind. We must treat everyone with empathy(同情). Laughing at Sara’s hair has deeply hurt her.”
This conflict was temporarily settled, but Mr. Stone found himself lost in thought. Reflecting on his own childhood, Mr. Stone recalled how he had been teased for being overweight. The pain caused by hurtful words was like wrinkles on a crumpled(压皱的)ball of paper. Even if you smoothed them out, the wrinkles stayed.
He wanted to teach an important lesson to Mike, the troublemaker. Then, a unique strategy came to mind. He contacted Mike’s mother, explaining the situation and discussing a plan with her to develop empathy in her son. They agreed that over the weekend, Mike’s mother would arrange for Mike to have his hair cut extremely short.
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。
On Monday morning, Mike unwillingly approached the classroom.
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At that moment, Mr. Stone walked into the classroom with a ball of paper.
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【答案】On Monday morning, Mike unwillingly approached the classroom. Feeling nervous and embarrassed, his heart was heavy with worry that his classmates would tease him. His hair had been cut so short that the skin under the hair was nearly visible. As he stepped through the door，the room erupted in giggles, nicknaming him “Baldy.” A few curious boys came up and attempted to touch his newly shaved head. Overwhelmed by shame and anger, Mike shouted out, “You are mean!” Tears welled up in his eyes as Mike stood up and ran towards the door.
At that moment, Mr. Stone walked into the classroom with a ball of paper. With a gentle pat on Mike’s shoulder, he guided him back to his seat. As Mr. Stone made his way to the platform, the room fell silent. Holding up the crumpled ball of paper, he began to smooth out its wrinkles. “Each fold represented a scar of hurtful words. Even when we try to apologize,” Mr. Stone explained softly, “the wounds remain. Let us always speak with kindness and warmth.” From that day on, Mike learned a valuable lesson: the importance of kindness and empathy.
