2024-2025学年广东省佛山市顺德区实验中学高三10月月考英语试卷2024.10
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，考生务必用黑色钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号填写在答题卡上，用2B铅笔将考生号和座位号对应的信息点涂黑。因笔试不考听力，选择题从第二部分的”阅读”开始，试题序号从”21”开始。
2.作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑：如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
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
Culinary herbs are fragrant plants which are fit to eat and used in small amounts to add favor to dishes. Most herbs are found in food and also have medicinal uses. There are four herbs for you.
·Curry leaves The curry tree is native to India and Sri Lanka The leaves are dark green and shiny, releasing a pleasant nut- like scent when they are fried in oil. They are a main component of South Indian cuisine, used in the same way as bay leaves are in Western cuisines.
·Shiso Shiso is a Japanese herb with a unique flavor, whose green leaves are often used as a garnish（装饰） for traditional Japanese dishes. Whether red or green, it can be used in various other ways: mixed into salads, put into green tea, or added to stir- fries.
·Basil Basil has shiny, deep green, pointed leaves and a sweet- and- savory flavor, which is used in both fresh and dried forms to flavor dishes ranging from Italian sauces to meat dishes to Asian curries. When cooking, add it towards the end to maintain flavor.
·Mint Mint has a delicately sweet flavor and creates a distinct cooling feeling due to the menthol（薄荷醇） in the herb. Used for cooking and a variety of medicinal purposes, mint has soft, bright green leaves that are commonly used in drinks like mint tea, as well as dishes like Vietnamese and Thai stir- fries While dried mint is used in tea making, fresh mint is the preferred form of the herb for cooking.
1. Which of the following statement about Curry leaves is true
A. They are only native to Sri Lanka. B. They enjoy great popularity among Westerners.
C. They smell pleasant, like fried nuts. D. They play an important role in South Indian cuisine.
2. Which herbs can be used both in tea drinks and stir- fries
A. Mint and Basil. B. Basil and Shiso.
C. Curry leaves and Basil. D. Mint and Shiso.
3. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A biology textbook. B. An academic paper.
C. A botanical magazine. D. A commercial poster.
B
To Karanth, everyone in every part of the world is born with a fundamental connection to nature. Growing up in Karnataka, she began accompanying her father into the wild at just two years old. But in her hometown, kids grew up with a negative perspective on wildlife. Elephants destroyed crops and sometimes people were badly injured or killed. Karanth discovered kids wouldn’t appreciate the fact that it’s the best place to witness extraordinary animals.
In 2017 a conversation with her friend Gabby shifted her mindset towards education. Within half a year, Karanth and Gabby had the first version of “Wild Shaale” on their hands. A program designed for students who come into frequent contact with wildlife, Wild Shaale aims to develop a genuine understanding of wildlife and wild spaces and move beyond wildlife tolerance to concepts of conservation and environmental issues. The conservation education program fills a gap in environmental learning.
While it is fortunate that a basic environmental education is supported by local government, Karanth believes the challenge lies in the quality of the curriculum and whether it’s delivered effectively and consistently. “You have to visualize what these schools look like. They may not have electricity — forget having computers, internet, iPads, or anything.”
Encouraging the students to find commonalities between themselves and the animals is the first step to changing perceptions and hopefully, behaviors. “It comes down to the same things: we need food; we need water; we need space. Then they start to understand why situations of conflict arise,” Karanth says. “But then how do you convince them not to get angry, not to act in a way that leads to harm That’s something we’re trying to work on. It’s not easy.”
4. What problem might Karanth’s hometown have faced
A. Human-wildlife conflict. B. Loss of wildlife habitats.
C. Overpopulation of elephants. D. Disregard for wildlife balance.
5. Why did Karanth launch the program Wild Shaale
A. To help students identify animals. B. To fill a gap in local education.
C To change how students perceive wildlife. D. To publicize wildlife diversity.
6. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. The support to the plan. B. The barrier to the program.
C. The curriculum arrangement. D. The schools’conditions.
7. What is Karanth trying to achieve in the program
A. A shift in humans’ attitudes and behavior. B. A breakthrough in environmental studies.
C. Appropriate ways to end local conflicts. D. Approaches to changing animals’ behavior.
C
Olympic athletes pour everything into training for the Games, routinely pushing their physical and mental bounds to the limit—and beyond—for a shot at a gold medal. Yet they are often accompanied by an emotional comedown.
Emotions are heightened by the nature of the event itself. The Olympics is a massive cultural event—a combination of global public attention, financial investment and media coverage. New international celebrities are created, and some competitors’ reputations are ruined during various accusations. Athletes are under the pressure of representing their country and winning medals in front of worldwide audience. “But then all of that publicity and intensity around being an Olympian falls off very quickly,” says Cogan, a lead sport psychologist. It’s more about making a map of how to get to a destination. Once you get there, it’s like, “Now what ”
A 2023 paper explained the identity crises athletes face as a result of overfocus on performance, leaving their non-sporting personalities underdeveloped. In a 2018 paper, Howells wrote that athletes with a greater “myopic” focus are more at risk of the “blues”. “It is common for top competitors to have this very high athletic identity,” says Howells. “They’ve sacrificed (牺牲) every other aspect of their identity for the purpose of being an Olympian. They seem unable to realize that their actions might have negative consequences in the future.”
Efforts to minimize this mindset have helped some athletes to open up more about their mental health. Experts advise Olympians to start conversations about mental health support well before the Games begin. Olympians should also discuss mental health monitoring strategies before, during and after the Games. Athletes and experts say the sporting industry has, in the last decade, been promoting better work-life balance outside of the game. Briana, a soccer goalkeeper, says that her team and coaches actively encourage spending quality time with families and significant others, as well as finding hobbies that feel joyful and rewarding.
8. What is the main cause for Olympic athletes’ mental breakdown
A. A sense of loss. B. The pressure of competition.
C. The media coverage. D. The audience’s attention.
9. What does the underlined word “myopic” in Paragraph 3 mean
A. Ridiculous. B. Short-sighted. C. All-around. D. Unexpected.
10. What might be a fundamental solution to the athletes’ identity crisis
A. Having higher athletic identity.
B. Discussing their problems publicly.
C. Developing a sense of identity outside the sport.
D. Making greater achievements in sporting industry.
11. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. From Bad to Worse: Athletes’ Well-being
B. Olympic Athletes Suffering from Stress
C. Athletes Adapting to Post-Olympic Period
D. From Hero to Zero: the Post-Olympic Blues
D
Many people have wondered why children believe in things like Santa Claus or the Tooth Fairy, thinking that children’s minds are easily fooled. However, developmental psychology offers a different perspective.
A study published in Developmental Psychology explores how children react to ideas that go against what they usually think and if they check these ideas against what they expect. This way of checking, known as the“ empirical stance,” is evident by the time children reach elementary school.
The study involved nearly 200 children aged 3 to 8 from Chinese schools. Each child was presented with five differently- sized objects made from painted Russian dolls. The children naturally assumed that the smallest doll was the lightest and the largest the heaviest. When asked to identify the heaviest object, most children chose the largest one. An adult then either agreed with the children’s choice or made a claim that the smallest doll was the heaviest. The researchers observed whether the children would change their minds or test the adult’s claim by comparing the weights of the dolls.
Initially, children seemed to trust the adult’s word, with only a small percentage insisting on their original belief. However, when given the opportunity to explore the dolls, elementary school children who had received the surprising claim systematically tested it by comparing the smallest and largest dolls. This exploration allowed them to generate evidence that could contradict the adult’s claim.
These findings suggest that while children are willing to trust an adult’s surprising claims, their acceptance is temporary. By elementary school, they systematically test such claims by seeking new evidence, which they then use to update their beliefs.
The study’s implications extend beyond childhood. Most adults accept complex concepts, such as the existence of electrons, based on the testimony（证词） of others rather than personal experience.
So while children may learn about the magic of Santa Claus from adults, adults might similarly have something to learn from elementary school children: most of us would do well to adopt an empirical stance more often than we currently do.
12. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The methodology of the study. B. The conclusion of the study.
C. The significance of the study. D. The theoretical basis of the study.
13. Which child’s response matches the empirical stance
A. Taylor believes what the teacher says no matter what.
B. Jordan thinks the earth is flat because his father says so.
C. Emma assumes the watermelon is sweet and then tastes it.
D. Maya suspects there are monsters living in trees as the story says.
14. What lesson could adults learn from children
A. Rejecting complex concepts. B. Never trusting anyone.
C. Learning from their own experience. D. Counting on others’ testimony.
15. What is the main purpose of the text
A. To highlight the importance of adult’s role in children’s education and growth.
B. To advocate for a more empirical approach to belief formation across all ages.
C. To clarify a misunderstanding about elementary school students’ learning ability.
D. To persuade adults to help children rid themselves of wrong ideas about the world.
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。
Shame has been called our “most dreaded emotional experience.” We know the feeling only too well: Our pulse quickens. ____16____ The feeling is so bad that we want to escape at all costs. Here are some things you need to know about shame and some tips for how to feel less of it.
Shame and guilt are different emotions.
You feel guilty when you think you’ve done something wrong, but you feel shame when you believe that you are wrong. While guilt arises when you have made a mistake and can fix it, shame develops when you see yourself as the mistake. ____17____
Shame has warning signs.
There are many signs that you are experiencing shame.____18____And when someone brings up something you feel ashamed about, you may look down and avoid eye contact and talk in a soft voice.
____19____
Shame can lead to high blood pressure, stomach problems, insomnia, alcohol or drugs addiction, eating disorders. One study determined that external shame — the fear that others are judging us negatively — is associated with anorexia, while internal shame — our negative self- evaluation self-generated criticism — is associated with bulimia.
There is a cure for shame.
When you have a caring person to share your shameful and otherwise painful stories with, you will be able to fully express yourself and finally release the old, stored, toxic feelings that have been weighing you down.____20____ At the same time, you will stop seeing yourself as bad or wrong. The change you will feel is profound.
A. Our faces flush.
B. Our eyes light up.
C. Shame can harm your physical health.
D. Sham e may make it harder for you to stay focused.
E. Free of those, you can shift your beliefs about yourself.
F. The critic inside your head tells you that you are a bad, worthless person.
G. You avoid being the center of attention and wish you could shrink into the walls.
第三部分：语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节：(共15个小题；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。
In June of 2019, I was staying at a fitness camp in Thailand. I had just done 2.5 hours of ____21____and as I went back to my room to shower and rest, I began to ____22____. Thinking that it was probably from the intense ____23____, I brushed it off.
But over the next few hours, things took a(n)____24____ tum. I vomited violently and my breath was caught in my ____25____, Panic kicked in. I decided that I had to get some ____26____
Pulling myself up, I made my way to the ____27____. My heart began to race as I walked downhill, bent over,____28____, as my coughing started up again.
Shuffling to the front desk, a Thai woman took one look at me and asked me what was wrong. My voice was raspy (沙哑的) as I tried to explain that I couldn’t____29____. She was ____30____ on the phone, coordinating (协调) a car to get me to a hospital. Some other camp workers began to gather around to ____31____ me.
Soon, the car came to rush me to the hospital. The driver ____32____ me I was going somewhere ____33____ and that it would all be okay. Thanks to these kind people, I fully recovered in two weeks.
It is hard to ____34____ the fear at the time, as well as the relief and ____35____that I felt when people came to my rescue. I don’t know what would have happened without them.
21. A. fundraising B. homemaking C. songwriting D. kickboxing
22. A. ache B. cough C. cry D. recover
23. A. pressure B. workout C. exposure D. demand
24. A. bad B. wrong C. interesting D. sharp
25. A. throat B. stomach C. mouth D. head
26. A. comfort B. advice C. assistance D. guidance
27. A. clinic B. gym C. reception D. office
28. A. conscious B. dizzy C. hopeless D. thrilled
29. A. stay B. think C. breathe D. stand
30. A. reluctantly B. instantly C. excitedly D. painstakingly
31 A. check in on B. get back to C. reach out to D. catch up with
32 A. threatened B. reminded C. lectured D. assured
33. A. affordable B. beautiful C. peaceful D. trustworthy
34 A. imagine B. believe C. describe D. conclude
35. A. thankfulness B. nervousness C. eagerness D. happiness
第二节：(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将相应答案写在答题纸上。
A craze for Shanghai is sweeping China thanks to a television drama set in the city in the 1990s ____36____ has tapped into growing nostalgia for a past era, at a time of deep economic transition in the country.
Blossoms Shanghai,____37____ ( original) a novel written by Jin Yucheng, ____38____ ( adapt) by the HongKong director Wong Kar- wai. It tells the story of Ah Bao, a young opportunist trying to strike riches through the city’s then booming stock market and export industry, while ____39____ ( romance) three women. It became the first TV series ____40____ ( win) of 12 awards at the annual Chinese TV drama festival.
The show brings back memories of the good old days ____41____ portrays a time when the people’s minds were just liberated. Evidence of the show’s popularity is visible in locations featured in Blossoms.____42____ a recent Friday afternoon, hundreds of people gathered at the crossing of Huanghe Road, as police officers stood by ____43____ (control) traffic., Tai Sheng Yuan,____44____ restaurant opened in 1993, regularly serves elderly Shanghainese, but younger people and those from outside the city _____45_____ (begin) to show up since Blossoms was first aired, booking up private rooms through the upcoming Lunar New Year.
第四部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节：(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，即将结束在巴黎的暑期交换学习。离别之际，你为一起学习的英国室友Chris准备了一份礼物。请为这份礼物附上一张便条，内容包括：1.礼物简介；2.意义阐述；3.临别祝福。
注意：（1）写作词数应为80左右；
（2）请在答题纸的相应位置作答。
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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。
It was a sunny Friday afternoon. My assignment was to record the 400-meter race in the sports meet. All the students in our class were sitting anxiously except one, a tall handsome boy named Tommy who was considered the one most likely to win the race. Even, unlike other competitors, he was quite relaxed, standing beside the track and stretching himself.
“Tommy! I bet you’ll win.” I yelled at him. “Just wait and see!” A big smile spread across his face.
“May I have your attention, please All the athletes are requested to proceed to the registration office.” A gentle voice caught our attention.
“Tommy, your show time!” I shouted and gave him a thumb-up.
Then, I saw all the athletes went to register, preparing for the game. Soon they were all on the starting line. Taking the best recording location, I raised my smartphone, ready to shoot.
With the loud sound of the starting gun, all the competitors threw themselves forwards from the starting line like arrows. Tommy quickly took the lead with his excellent explosive power from long-term training. But there was one problem for me-I had to spare every effort to control my excitement in order to keep my shooting picture stable.
“Come on, Tommy!” Still, I could hear the cheers of our classmates higher and higher. It seemed that Tommy had heard the powerful shouts and became full of strength. He kept adjusting his breath, maintaining a steady rhythm, and approaching the finish line step by step.
Finally, with the cheers of the audience, Tommy crossed the finish line almost at the same time with the second-place finisher. How I wish I could rush to him and give him a big bear hug! But I could not. I had to finish recording the whole race, so I waited until the last competitor crossed the finish line. Suddenly, I noticed there was an unusual noise from the crowd.
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。
Tommy was ranked second on the scoreboard.
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The judge admitted the error and announced Tommy was the real champion.
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顺德区实验中学2025届高三级10月质量检测英语试题
答案版
2024.10
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，考生务必用黑色钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号填写在答题卡上，用2B铅笔将考生号和座位号对应的信息点涂黑。因笔试不考听力，选择题从第二部分的”阅读”开始，试题序号从”21”开始。
2.作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑：如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
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
Culinary herbs are fragrant plants which are fit to eat and used in small amounts to add favor to dishes. Most herbs are found in food and also have medicinal uses. There are four herbs for you.
·Curry leaves The curry tree is native to India and Sri Lanka The leaves are dark green and shiny, releasing a pleasant nut- like scent when they are fried in oil. They are a main component of South Indian cuisine, used in the same way as bay leaves are in Western cuisines.
·Shiso Shiso is a Japanese herb with a unique flavor, whose green leaves are often used as a garnish（装饰） for traditional Japanese dishes. Whether red or green, it can be used in various other ways: mixed into salads, put into green tea, or added to stir- fries.
·Basil Basil has shiny, deep green, pointed leaves and a sweet- and- savory flavor, which is used in both fresh and dried forms to flavor dishes ranging from Italian sauces to meat dishes to Asian curries. When cooking, add it towards the end to maintain flavor.
·Mint Mint has a delicately sweet flavor and creates a distinct cooling feeling due to the menthol（薄荷醇） in the herb. Used for cooking and a variety of medicinal purposes, mint has soft, bright green leaves that are commonly used in drinks like mint tea, as well as dishes like Vietnamese and Thai stir- fries While dried mint is used in tea making, fresh mint is the preferred form of the herb for cooking.
1. Which of the following statement about Curry leaves is true
A. They are only native to Sri Lanka. B. They enjoy great popularity among Westerners.
C. They smell pleasant, like fried nuts. D. They play an important role in South Indian cuisine.
2. Which herbs can be used both in tea drinks and stir- fries
A. Mint and Basil. B. Basil and Shiso.
C. Curry leaves and Basil. D. Mint and Shiso.
3. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A biology textbook. B. An academic paper.
C. A botanical magazine. D. A commercial poster.
【答案】1. D 2. D 3. C
B
To Karanth, everyone in every part of the world is born with a fundamental connection to nature. Growing up in Karnataka, she began accompanying her father into the wild at just two years old. But in her hometown, kids grew up with a negative perspective on wildlife. Elephants destroyed crops and sometimes people were badly injured or killed. Karanth discovered kids wouldn’t appreciate the fact that it’s the best place to witness extraordinary animals.
In 2017, a conversation with her friend Gabby shifted her mindset towards education. Within half a year, Karanth and Gabby had the first version of “Wild Shaale” on their hands. A program designed for students who come into frequent contact with wildlife, Wild Shaale aims to develop a genuine understanding of wildlife and wild spaces and move beyond wildlife tolerance to concepts of conservation and environmental issues. The conservation education program fills a gap in environmental learning.
While it is fortunate that a basic environmental education is supported by local government, Karanth believes the challenge lies in the quality of the curriculum and whether it’s delivered effectively and consistently. “You have to visualize what these schools look like. They may not have electricity — forget having computers, internet, iPads, or anything.”
Encouraging the students to find commonalities between themselves and the animals is the first step to changing perceptions and hopefully, behaviors. “It comes down to the same things: we need food; we need water; we need space. Then they start to understand why situations of conflict arise,” Karanth says. “But then how do you convince them not to get angry, not to act in a way that leads to harm That’s something we’re trying to work on. It’s not easy.”
4. What problem might Karanth’s hometown have faced
A. Human-wildlife conflict. B. Loss of wildlife habitats.
C. Overpopulation of elephants. D. Disregard for wildlife balance.
5. Why did Karanth launch the program Wild Shaale
A. To help students identify animals. B. To fill a gap in local education.
C. To change how students perceive wildlife. D. To publicize wildlife diversity.
6. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. The support to the plan. B. The barrier to the program.
C. The curriculum arrangement. D. The schools’conditions.
7. What is Karanth trying to achieve in the program
A. A shift in humans’ attitudes and behavior. B. A breakthrough in environmental studies.
C. Appropriate ways to end local conflicts. D. Approaches to changing animals’ behavior.
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B 7. A
C
Olympic athletes pour everything into training for the Games, routinely pushing their physical and mental bounds to the limit—and beyond—for a shot at a gold medal. Yet they are often accompanied by an emotional comedown.
Emotions are heightened by the nature of the event itself. The Olympics is a massive cultural event—a combination of global public attention, financial investment and media coverage. New international celebrities are created, and some competitors’ reputations are ruined during various accusations. Athletes are under the pressure of representing their country and winning medals in front of worldwide audience. “But then all of that publicity and intensity around being an Olympian falls off very quickly,” says Cogan, a lead sport psychologist. It’s more about making a map of how to get to a destination. Once you get there, it’s like, “Now what ”
A 2023 paper explained the identity crises athletes face as a result of overfocus on performance, leaving their non-sporting personalities underdeveloped. In a 2018 paper, Howells wrote that athletes with a greater “myopic” focus are more at risk of the “blues”. “It is common for top competitors to have this very high athletic identity,” says Howells. “They’ve sacrificed (牺牲) every other aspect of their identity for the purpose of being an Olympian. They seem unable to realize that their actions might have negative consequences in the future.”
Efforts to minimize this mindset have helped some athletes to open up more about their mental health. Experts advise Olympians to start conversations about mental health support well before the Games begin. Olympians should also discuss mental health monitoring strategies before, during and after the Games. Athletes and experts say the sporting industry has, in the last decade, been promoting better work-life balance outside of the game. Briana, a soccer goalkeeper, says that her team and coaches actively encourage spending quality time with families and significant others, as well as finding hobbies that feel joyful and rewarding.
8. What is the main cause for Olympic athletes’ mental breakdown
A. A sense of loss. B. The pressure of competition.
C. The media coverage. D. The audience’s attention.
9. What does the underlined word “myopic” in Paragraph 3 mean
A. Ridiculous. B. Short-sighted. C. All-around. D. Unexpected.
10. What might be a fundamental solution to the athletes’ identity crisis
A. Having higher athletic identity.
B. Discussing their problems publicly.
C. Developing a sense of identity outside the sport.
D. Making greater achievements in sporting industry.
11. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. From Bad to Worse: Athletes’ Well-being
B. Olympic Athletes Suffering from Stress
C. Athletes Adapting to Post-Olympic Period
D. From Hero to Zero: the Post-Olympic Blues
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. C 11. D
D
Many people have wondered why children believe in things like Santa Claus or the Tooth Fairy, thinking that children’s minds are easily fooled. However, developmental psychology offers a different perspective.
A study published in Developmental Psychology explores how children react to ideas that go against what they usually think and if they check these ideas against what they expect. This way of checking, known as the“ empirical stance,” is evident by the time children reach elementary school.
The study involved nearly 200 children aged 3 to 8 from Chinese schools. Each child was presented with five differently- sized objects made from painted Russian dolls. The children naturally assumed that the smallest doll was the lightest and the largest the heaviest. When asked to identify the heaviest object, most children chose the largest one. An adult then either agreed with the children’s choice or made a claim that the smallest doll was the heaviest. The researchers observed whether the children would change their minds or test the adult’s claim by comparing the weights of the dolls.
Initially, children seemed to trust the adult’s word, with only a small percentage insisting on their original belief. However, when given the opportunity to explore the dolls, elementary school children who had received the surprising claim systematically tested it by comparing the smallest and largest dolls. This exploration allowed them to generate evidence that could contradict the adult’s claim.
These findings suggest that while children are willing to trust an adult’s surprising claims, their acceptance is temporary. By elementary school, they systematically test such claims by seeking new evidence, which they then use to update their beliefs.
The study’s implications extend beyond childhood. Most adults accept complex concepts, such as the existence of electrons, based on the testimony（证词） of others rather than personal experience.
So while children may learn about the magic of Santa Claus from adults, adults might similarly have something to learn from elementary school children: most of us would do well to adopt an empirical stance more often than we currently do.
12. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The methodology of the study. B. The conclusion of the study.
C. The significance of the study. D. The theoretical basis of the study.
13. Which child’s response matches the empirical stance
A. Taylor believes what the teacher says no matter what.
B. Jordan thinks the earth is flat because his father says so.
C. Emma assumes the watermelon is sweet and then tastes it.
D. Maya suspects there are monsters living in trees as the story says.
14. What lesson could adults learn from children
A. Rejecting complex concepts. B. Never trusting anyone.
C. Learning from their own experience. D. Counting on others’ testimony.
15. What is the main purpose of the text
A. To highlight the importance of adult’s role in children’s education and growth.
B. To advocate for a more empirical approach to belief formation across all ages.
C. To clarify a misunderstanding about elementary school students’ learning ability.
D. To persuade adults to help children rid themselves of wrong ideas about the world.
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. C 15. B
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。
Shame has been called our “most dreaded emotional experience.” We know the feeling only too well: Our pulse quickens. ____16____ The feeling is so bad that we want to escape at all costs. Here are some things you need to know about shame and some tips for how to feel less of it.
Shame and guilt are different emotions.
You feel guilty when you think you’ve done something wrong, but you feel shame when you believe that you are wrong. While guilt arises when you have made a mistake and can fix it, shame develops when you see yourself as the mistake. ____17____
Shame has warning signs.
There are many signs that you are experiencing shame.____18____And when someone brings up something you feel ashamed about, you may look down and avoid eye contact and talk in a soft voice.
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Shame can lead to high blood pressure, stomach problems, insomnia, alcohol or drugs addiction, eating disorders. One study determined that external shame — the fear that others are judging us negatively — is associated with anorexia, while internal shame — our negative self- evaluation self-generated criticism — is associated with bulimia.
There is a cure for shame.
When you have a caring person to share your shameful and otherwise painful stories with, you will be able to fully express yourself and finally release the old, stored, toxic feelings that have been weighing you down.____20____ At the same time, you will stop seeing yourself as bad or wrong. The change you will feel is profound.
A. Our faces flush.
B. Our eyes light up.
C. Shame can harm your physical health.
D. Sham e may make it harder for you to stay focused.
E. Free of those, you can shift your beliefs about yourself.
F. The critic inside your head tells you that you are a bad, worthless person.
G. You avoid being the center of attention and wish you could shrink into the walls.
【答案】16. A 17. F 18. G 19. C 20. E
第三部分：语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节：(共15个小题；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。
In June of 2019, I was staying at a fitness camp in Thailand. I had just done 2.5 hours of ____21____and as I went back to my room to shower and rest, I began to ____22____. Thinking that it was probably from the intense ____23____, I brushed it off.
But over the next few hours, things took a(n)____24____ tum. I vomited violently and my breath was caught in my ____25____, Panic kicked in. I decided that I had to get some ____26____
Pulling myself up, I made my way to the ____27____. My heart began to race as I walked downhill, bent over,____28____, as my coughing started up again.
Shuffling to the front desk, a Thai woman took one look at me and asked me what was wrong. My voice was raspy (沙哑的) as I tried to explain that I couldn’t____29____. She was ____30____ on the phone, coordinating (协调) a car to get me to a hospital. Some other camp workers began to gather around to ____31____ me.
Soon, the car came to rush me to the hospital. The driver ____32____ me I was going somewhere ____33____ and that it would all be okay. Thanks to these kind people, I fully recovered in two weeks.
It is hard to ____34____ the fear at the time, as well as the relief and ____35____that I felt when people came to my rescue. I don’t know what would have happened without them.
21. A. fundraising B. homemaking C. songwriting D. kickboxing
22. A. ache B. cough C. cry D. recover
23. A. pressure B. workout C. exposure D. demand
24. A. bad B. wrong C. interesting D. sharp
25. A. throat B. stomach C. mouth D. head
26. A. comfort B. advice C. assistance D. guidance
27. A. clinic B. gym C. reception D. office
28. A. conscious B. dizzy C. hopeless D. thrilled
29. A. stay B. think C. breathe D. stand
30. A. reluctantly B. instantly C. excitedly D. painstakingly
31. A. check in on B. get back to C. reach out to D. catch up with
32. A. threatened B. reminded C. lectured D. assured
33. A. affordable B. beautiful C. peaceful D. trustworthy
34. A. imagine B. believe C. describe D. conclude
35. A. thankfulness B. nervousness C. eagerness D. happiness
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. B 24. A 25. A 26. C 27. C 28. B 29. C 30. B 31. A 32. D 33. D 34. C 35. A
第二节：(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将相应答案写在答题纸上。
A craze for Shanghai is sweeping China thanks to a television drama set in the city in the 1990s ____36____ has tapped into growing nostalgia for a past era, at a time of deep economic transition in the country.
Blossoms Shanghai,____37____ ( original) a novel written by Jin Yucheng, ____38____ ( adapt) by the HongKong director Wong Kar- wai. It tells the story of Ah Bao, a young opportunist trying to strike riches through the city’s then booming stock market and export industry, while ____39____ ( romance) three women. It became the first TV series ____40____ ( win) of 12 awards at the annual Chinese TV drama festival.
The show brings back memories of the good old days ____41____ portrays a time when the people’s minds were just liberated. Evidence of the show’s popularity is visible in locations featured in Blossoms.____42____ a recent Friday afternoon, hundreds of people gathered at the crossing of Huanghe Road, as police officers stood by ____43____ (control) traffic., Tai Sheng Yuan,____44____ restaurant opened in 1993, regularly serves elderly Shanghainese, but younger people and those from outside the city _____45_____ (begin) to show up since Blossoms was first aired, booking up private rooms through the upcoming Lunar New Year.
【答案】36. that##which
37. originally
38. was adapted
39. romancing
40. winner 41. and
42. On 43. to control
44. a 45. have begun
第四部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节：(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，即将结束在巴黎的暑期交换学习。离别之际，你为一起学习的英国室友Chris准备了一份礼物。请为这份礼物附上一张便条，内容包括：1.礼物简介；2.意义阐述；3.临别祝福。
注意：（1）写作词数应为80左右；
（2）请在答题纸的相应位置作答。
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【答案】Possible version(1):
Hey, my friend,
How time flies! Most likely, when you read the note, I will be on the plane back to China. Here inside the box lies a farewell gift: a porcelain tea set adorned with Monet’s Water Lilies.
On the dreamy water surface, delicate water lilies blossom in tranquility. I believe you are no stranger to this at all, as we have shared its beauty while visiting the Orangerie Museum to admire the treasures of French art. Thanks to our mutual artistic pursuits, two drifting wanderers finally found each other in this unknown land, making this journey full of amazement. I remember you mentioned your family’s deep appreciation for Chinese tea culture. Given my family’s tradition of firing porcelain, I reached out to my parents. With my ideas, they carefully crafted this set. Hopefully as you and your family sip tea from it, you’ll savor the charm of tea culture in the harmony of porcelain and aroma, and recall our cherished memories.
Goodbye and good luck. In the hope to meet shortly again, and make our absence sweet.
Best wishes,
Li Hua
Possible version(2):
Dear Chris,
As our unforgettable summer exchange in Paris comes/draws to a close, I’ve compiled a handmade photo album that captures our shared experiences during this summer.
The album is a mosaic of our friendship, with each photo a piece of our story. From our first awkward introductions to our deep conversations over coffee, from our collaborative projects to our exhilarating cheers at the Olympic games, these images document our growth and the bond we’ve formed. It’s a visual diary of our laughter, our triumphs, and the memories we’ve created side by side.
As we part ways, I extend my best wishes for your future and also eagerly anticipate the day you visit China, either for study or leisure. Until then, may this album be a treasured reminder of our time together and the friendship we’ve built.
Yours,
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。
It was a sunny Friday afternoon. My assignment was to record the 400-meter race in the sports meet. All the students in our class were sitting anxiously except one, a tall handsome boy named Tommy who was considered the one most likely to win the race. Even, unlike other competitors, he was quite relaxed, standing beside the track and stretching himself.
“Tommy! I bet you’ll win.” I yelled at him. “Just wait and see!” A big smile spread across his face.
“May I have your attention, please All the athletes are requested to proceed to the registration office.” A gentle voice caught our attention.
“Tommy, your show time!” I shouted and gave him a thumb-up.
Then, I saw all the athletes went to register, preparing for the game. Soon they were all on the starting line. Taking the best recording location, I raised my smartphone, ready to shoot.
With the loud sound of the starting gun, all the competitors threw themselves forwards from the starting line like arrows. Tommy quickly took the lead with his excellent explosive power from long-term training. But there was one problem for me-I had to spare every effort to control my excitement in order to keep my shooting picture stable.
“Come on, Tommy!” Still, I could hear the cheers of our classmates higher and higher. It seemed that Tommy had heard the powerful shouts and became full of strength. He kept adjusting his breath, maintaining a steady rhythm, and approaching the finish line step by step.
Finally, with the cheers of the audience, Tommy crossed the finish line almost at the same time with the second-place finisher. How I wish I could rush to him and give him a big bear hug! But I could not. I had to finish recording the whole race, so I waited until the last competitor crossed the finish line. Suddenly, I noticed there was an unusual noise from the crowd.
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。
Tommy was ranked second on the scoreboard.
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The judge admitted the error and announced Tommy was the real champion.
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【答案】范文
Tommy was ranked second on the scoreboard. Feeling puzzled, Tommy immediately found the judge and pointed out this mistake politely. However, the second-place finisher insisted he was the winner. No one could tell exactly what had happened. Tommy was at a loss what to do, feeling frustrated. Then it suddenly occurred to me that I had recorded the whole process. Rushing to the judge, I showed him the video, which clarified the fact that it was Tommy who first arrived.
The judge admitted the error and announced Tommy was the real champion. After learning the truth, the audience broke into thunderous applause. Tommy shouldered his way through the crowd, gate ring me in his arms with a proud smile on his face. We both knew this was not just a victory of a race, but also a victory of sticking to the truth and daring to fight for it in the face of injustice.
