A

Join Seabourn Encore for a private, ultra-luxury, all-inclusive voyage. Combine the diverse highlights of Singapore, the attractive coral gardens of the Philippines, and the jungle-clad (丛林密布的) hills of Malaysia.

Days 1-4 Singapore

Fly overnight to Singapore and move to your 5★hotel located in the heart of Marina Bay. Enjoy afternoon tea at the Raffles Hotel and explore the city's highlights.

Day 5 Board Seabourn Encore

Days 6-8 Relaxing at sea

Day 9 Puerto Princesa, Philippines

This coastal city on Palawan Island features karst limestone (喀斯特石灰岩) passages and the underground river of Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park.

Day 10 Coron

Discover spectacular snorkelling (浮潜) sites, crystal clear waters and fascinating sea life surrounding preserved shipwrecks (沉船) from WWII.

Days 11-12 Manila

On board overnight, you can enjoy a famous Manila sunset along the Baywalk, visit the Spanish colonial architectural icons or wander through the oldest Chinatown on earth.

Day 13 Boracay

Relax on some of the world's most beautiful beaches with vivid white sand and shallow candy blue waters surrounded by lush (茂盛的) vegetation.

Day 14 Relaxing at sea

Days 15-16 Kota Kinabalu, Sabahlaem, Malaysia

Choose to wander around the busy markets, experience the cultural diversity of Sabah at the Mari Mari Cultural Village or head inland to the rainforest-clad Kinabalu Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Days 17-18 Relaxing at sea

Days 19-20 Disembark Seabourn Encore

Go to Singapore airport for your overnight flight back to the UK.

21. How many countries will the trip cover?

A. 1.          B. 2.                    C. 3.                 D. 4.

22. Where can tourists visit the oldest Chinatown in the world?

A. In Coron.         B. In Manila.      C. In Boracay.       D. In Puerto Princesa. 

23. What can visitors do in Malaysia?

A. Witness shipwrecks from WWII.

B. Visit historic Spanish buildings.

C. Enjoy tea at the Raffles Hotel.

D. Walk through the Kinabalu Park.

B

Sam Shepler was not surprised the first time he was asked to make a video resume (简历) in 2021. The 32-year-old had noticed the trend growing in the previous year, and was applying for a video-editing role. The role did not require any public speaking, and Shepler had no experience talking about himself on camera. Even though he got the job, the process felt more burdensome than usual. “I honestly prefer the old-fashioned resume and interview,” he says.

A recent survey showed that 79% of hiring managers thought that video resumes had become “more important” than before for vetting (审查) candidates, and 61% of job seekers thought “a recorded video could be the next version of the traditional cover letter”. As remote work has made video an increasingly common part of life at work, are video resumes the future — whether candidates want them to be or not?

Chloe Chioy, 22, believes a video resume was crucial in helping her secure her first job after university. “It was a decision on my part to submit a video resume,” says the Taipei-based digital marketing coordinator, who works remotely for a UK-based company. The job advertisement only stated that a resume was required. “Being a fresh graduate, I knew experience was my major disadvantage. I think showing my personality and attitude in the video helped my application.” She also made sure to emphasise skills relevant to the role, including screenshots of articles she had written, clips (片段) of her public speaking, and showing off her video-editing abilities.

Chioy's approach made use of some of the distinct benefits of video resumes, says recruitment (招聘) specialist Jan Tegze. This can be particularly helpful for applicants with little experience applying in competitive fields who need an extra edge to secure a role. He also mentions that he cannot see the video resume replacing its written counterpart (相对物) any time soon. “Recruitment really hasn't changed for decades. We are using different tools that are a little bit faster, but it's still about human interaction,” he says.

24. What does paragraph 1 tell us about Sam Shepler?

A. He felt awkward in front of a camera.

B. He was inexperienced in editing videos.

C. He liked the traditional hiring process better.

D. He applied for a job that valued public speaking.

25. What does the data in paragraph 2 imply?

A. Most candidates no longer use cover letters.            

B. There is a growing demand for video resumes.

C. Most hiring managers screen candidates via video.              

D. Video becomes a common part of remote working.

26. Which of the following words can best describe Chloe Chioy?

A. Brave and optimistic.                       B. Selfless and polite.

C. Honest and independent.                 D. Creative and smart.

27. What might Jan Tegze agree with?

A. Written resumes won't be replaced in the short term.

B. Using different tools can speed up the selection of talents.

C. Virtual hiring is particularly popular in competitive fields.

D. Sending a video resume isn't very helpful for fresh graduates.

C

The Namib Desert, on the Atlantic coast of southwest Africa, is one of the driest places in the world. It is also one of the world's oldest deserts, having been arid for an estimated 55-80 million years. At first glance, much of the Namib environment appears to consist of a barren moonscape of nothing but sand and rock, but it is home to unique life forms that have adapted to life with little water in fascinating ways.

One example is Onymacris unguicularis, commonly known as the fog-basking beetle (雾姥甲虫). This beetle obtains water from the frequent morning fogs that occur in the region. During a fog, the beetle climbs to the top of a dune, and positions itself facing the wind with its head down and back legs up, as if it is standing on its head. When the fog hits its body, it turns into tiny drops of water which gather and then run down its back to its mouthparts. In this way, the beetle is able to survive in the severe conditions.

This isn't simply of interest to entomologists, however, but also to designers, engineers, and chemists. One group of researchers was inspired to examine the surface of the fog-basking beetle's rough, dark-colored back more closely. What they found was a pattern of peaks and troughs (沟槽), so droplets were caught and built up on the peaks until their weight caused them to fall into the smooth troughs and be channeled quickly down towards the beetle's mouth. The research group is now working to recreate the effect, which they think will have numerous applications, not only for efficiently extracting water from fog but also in manufacturing.

This is only one example of biomimicry — where humans look to nature for a rich source of ideas for technological innovations with the aim of solving complex problems. An early example includes Leonardo da Vinci's flying machines which were based on careful observations of birds in flight. Today biomimicry is informing design in areas ranging from looking at the feet of frogs to study adhesion (粘着力), to the structure of butterfly wings in order to develop new pigments (颜料).

28. What does the underlined word “arid” in paragraph 1 mean?

A. Quite empty.         B. Very flat.     C. Quite amazing.   D. Very dry.  

29. What does paragraph 2 mainly say about the fog-basking beetle?

A. How it absorbs nutrients from sand.

B. How it stands out in the desert.

C. How it gets water in the desert.

D. How it deals with a foggy day.

30. Why did the researchers study the fog-basking beetle?

A. To improve its habitat.                

B. To expand research field.

C. To find inspiration for something useful.

D. To reduce its influence on other species.

31. What does the author want to convey by mentioning different animals in the last paragraph?

A. Humans can learn from the natural world.

B. The Namib Desert needs urgent protection.

C. Technological innovation needs sharp observation.

D. There's a link between biodiversity and advanced technology.

D

Exams are disturbing, especially for those already of an anxious character. The silence of the hall; the watchful eye of the monitor; the smug (自命不凡的) expression of the person who has finished 15 minutes early. It, therefore, seems hardly surprising that those who worry about taking tests do worse than those who do not.  Scientist Maria Theobald theorised that if this were true, then those with high levels of anxiety would perform worse in a real exam than in a mock exam (模拟考试) or during online practice sessions.

So she worked with 309 students who were preparing for their final exam. During the 100 days before the exam, all her volunteers used a digital-learning platform which presented them with old exam questions and logged their performance. They also sat a mock exam 40 days before the real thing. To assess their levels of anxiety, they were asked, every day for 40 days in the run-up to the real exam and also on the day of that exam, to respond on a five-point scale (五分制) to statements like, “I feel nervous”.

What Dr Theobald found was not what she expected. Anxiety on the day of the test did not predict exam performance at all. What did predict it was the level of knowledge a student displayed in the mock exam and the earlier digital-learning activities. Those who performed well in these also did well in the real thing, regardless of how anxious they were on the day. What actually restricted students was anxiety during the weeks before the exam took place. The greater a student's anxiety in those days, the lower his or her knowledge gain was, leaving that student with less material to reproduce during the exam.

Dr Theobald notes that test anxiety is at its worst when students have low expectations of success and meanwhile know that passing the exam is extremely important. To reduce this anxiety, she proposes a twofold strategy for students as they revise. First, they can raise their belief in their abilities by reminding themselves of how much they know. Second, they can reduce the significance of the test by reminding themselves that, while it is important, it is not a life-or-death situation.

32. Why did Dr Theobald conduct the research?

A. To prove general ideas about anxiety wrong.

B. To find ways to reduce students' exam anxiety.

C. To find out what really contributes to students' anxiety.

D. To see if pressure in the exam hall influences exam results.

33. What did participants do during Dr Theobald's research?

A. They took part in 40 mock exams.

B. They reported their learning activities.

C. They had their psychological state assessed.

D. They used a learning tool to reduce their anxiety.

34. What did Dr Theobald's research find?

A. Pressure drives students to study hard.

B. Students feel more pressure during real exams.

C. Anxiety on the exam day makes students perform poorly.

D. Students' performance in mock exams can predict real exam results.

35. What is a way to reduce pre-test anxiety according to Dr Theobald?

A. Being more confident in themselves.

B. Having lower expectations of themselves.

C. Treating exams as something unimportant.

D. Taking more mock exams before the real one.

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。

High school is a great time to start thinking about careers.   36   Follow this simple checklist to view the steps you can take now to work toward long-term career success.

Stay on top of your school assignments.

  37   Stay on track with schoolwork and plan ahead for deadlines. How you perform in high school lets colleges gauge (判断) what type of student you are and lets employers assess what type of employee you'll make. Plus, the skills you learn in school will last a lifetime.

Think about what kind of job you would like to have some day.

Think about what you want to do with your life in the future. Do you like being around lots of people, or are you more of a loner? Would you like to work in a busy office, or do you prefer the outdoors?   38   Having a career that you like and you are good at will be a big part of your future happiness.

Get experience.

Get an early start on career exploration by trying out an internship (实习工作) or job shadowing opportunity. These types of on-the-job training are great ways to get some “real world” experience in a field that interests you.   39   Ask questions, find out the challenges they face, and learn from their experience.

  40   

After spending all day in the classroom, you may just be too tired to repeat it all again at home. But parents are a great sounding board for your important decisions. They have experience that you don't. They can help you look at a situation more clearly and provide support as you solve problems.

A. Find out if they are satisfied with their job.

B. Talk to your parents about your future plans.

C. A good career choice “fits” your personality and interests.

D. Now is not the time to let your schoolwork get away from you.

E. You still have time to change course and explore different career paths.

F. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to meet professionals who do what you hope to do.

G. It's wise to use this time to explore career opportunities and narrow down your choices.

 

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。

Julia Jarman's family was upset when she was diagnosed (诊断) with cancer. But soon, her grandson Vigil made a plan to fill Jarman's last days with an unforgettable   41  .

When Vigil's high school prom (舞会) was   42  , his sister said: “Why don't you just take Grandma to the prom?” Hearing his sister's   43  , the 17-year-old immediately remembered that Jarman had   44   been to a prom. But his school had a(n)   45   that students could only have partners under 20, so Vigil first   46   the principal (校长) of his school to ask him if he could bring his grandmother. Luckily, the principal gave him   47  . Excited, the teenager asked his granny if she would like to   48   the first prom of her life, and she   49   the invitation.

While other teenagers walked into the venue with girls of their   50  , Vigil entered with his grandmother on his arm. At first, Vigil wasn't sure how his schoolmates would   51   to watching him dance with Jarman. Later, he was   52   to see everyone welcomed her.

The DJ played Jarman's favorite song. Vigil recalled the   53   moment: “She almost had me crying as she was singing it along with me while we were dancing.”

Vigil's mother felt proud of him for putting in the   54   to please his grandmother. The teenager said: “My grandmother is my best friend; I just wanted to do something   55   for her.”

“That night was wonderful,” Jarman revealed.

41. A. dream                    B. memory          C. adventure                     D. performance

42. A. behind the scenes   B. in the way       C. around the corner         D. out of sight

43. A. suggestion              B. comment         C. decision                  D. encouragement

44. A. never                  B. frequently       C. sometimes              D. once

45. A. habit                  B. purpose           C. order                     D. policy

46. A. begged                  B. contacted        C. persuaded             D. thanked

47. A. information         B. permission      C. confirmation          D. explanation

48. A. organize                  B. reserve            C. observe                 D. attend

49. A. declined                 B. accepted          C. considered         D. expected

50. A. age                         B. height             C. class                       D. family

51. A. agree                      B. adapt               C. react                 D. stick

52. A. puzzled                 B. amused           C. ashamed               D. relieved

53. A. hopeful               B. ideal                C. touching            D. proud

54. A. money                   B. effort              C. belief               D. trouble

55. A. special                   B. difficult           C. regular           D. familiar

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。

Charlie Russell was a Canadian naturalist who researched grizzly bears (灰熊). He wanted people to not fear bears or any animals. 56. __________ (back) up his argument, he and his partner lived with the bears in the Kamchatka Peninsula in eastern Russia, one of 57. __________ remotest and wildest regions on the planet. Russell claimed that bears were 58. __________ (intelligence) animals that were just misunderstood and he wanted to prove it.

Russell and his partner spent months 59. __________ (research) and living among the bears. While in Russia, he taught many people how to run tours that allowed tourists to see bears 60. __________ (safe) and naturally. Russell and his partner also found bears that previously had no bad interaction with humans, 61. __________ allowed them to start from scratch (从零开始). Soon the bears were comfortable around people and interacted with them.

In 2003, when the partners 62. __________ (go) back to Kamchatka, they were met with some heartbreaking news. All the bears that they had studied and gotten to know had been killed. Russell was saddened that the bears 63. __________ (train) by him had lost their fear of humans, and had perhaps become easier targets of hunters.

But Russell's work in Kamchatka has led 64. __________ a more profound (深刻的) appreciation for bears' complex character. Through books and documentaries, Russell and his partner continued to build 65. __________ (aware) of these animals.

 

 

In Ethiopia, where an ongoing drought is the worst in 40 years, getting drinking water for the day can involve walking for eight hours. Some wells are drying up. As climate change progresses, water shortage keeps getting worse. But new technology in development at the University of Texas at Austin could help: Using simple, low-cost materials, it harvests water from the air, even in the driest climates.

“The advantage of taking water moisture (水分) from the air is that it's not limited geographically,” says Youhong Guo, lead author of the new study.

Taking water from the air isn't new. But in droughty environments, it's difficult to draw much moisture, and it's also energy-consuming. The researchers changed the process by using different materials. One component (成分) is konjac gum, a powder made from an Asian root vegetable that's sometimes used as a dietary supplement to add fiber. The open pores (孔) in the material help expose it to air, and when it's combined with a type of salt, it naturally absorbs moisture. The scientists added the ingredients to a plant-based polymer (聚合物) that's designed to quickly absorb water and then release it when it's heated.

“It's the salt that actually wants the water, but the whole polymer film is helping it perform better,” says Guo. “If you just use the salt, it's going to take 10 hours to absorb and release the water. But if we're using our polymer films, absorbing only takes an hour, and releasing 10 minutes. So more cycles can be done each day.” The model the researchers made can produce more than six liters of clean drinking water per day in very dry climates — places with less than 15% relative humidity (相对湿度) — and 13 liters a day in areas with up to 30% relative humidity, enough for a small family.

As the material is improved, it could produce more water. It could also potentially be scaled up for larger applications, like watering crops. In areas that have more humidity but polluted water, it could be used as a source of safe drinking water.

1. Why does the author mention Ethiopia in paragraph 1?

A. To introduce the best place for technological development.

B. To blame the government for inaction on climate change.

C. To call on more people to tackle water risks.

D. To stress the significance of the new technology.

2. What is a difficulty of atmospheric water harvesting according to the text?

A. It is limited geographically.

B. It can't collect polluted water.

C. It is hard to perform efficiently in dry areas.

D. It uses materials difficult to find in droughty regions.

3. What does the plant-based polymer do in this new technology?

A. It helps expose a type of salt to the air.

B. It speeds up the water-absorbing process.

C. It adds the necessary fiber to release water.

D. It cools absorbed moisture into liquid water.

4. What can we infer about the future application of this technology?

A. It could help increase relative humidity.

B. It can be used to prevent water from being polluted.

C. It may expand crop output in droughty climates.

D. It is likely to replace other water purification technologies.

 

 

 

 

参考答案

第一部分 听力（略）

21-25 CBDCB      26-30 DADCC      31-35 ADCDA      36-40 GDCFB

41-45 BCAAD      46-50 BBDBA       51-55 CDCBA          

56. To back           57. the       58. intelligent       59. researching        60. safely 

61. which  62. went    63. trained               64. to         65. awareness

 

1-4 DCBC

解析

主题语境：人与社会——科学与技术

本文是说明文。科学家们研发了一种从干旱地区的空气中提取水源的低成本技术。

1. D。理解目的。由第一段中的But new technology ... could help可知，本段说明埃塞俄比亚水资源严重短缺的危机是为了强调解决该问题的紧迫性，以此突出这项新技术的重大意义。

2. C。理解具体信息。由第三段中的But in droughty ... energy - consuming可知，虽然从空气中提取水分并不是什么新鲜的话题，但在干旱地区，可提取的水分有限且需要消耗很多能源，无法取得高效的成果。

3. B。理解具体信息。由第四段中的It's the salt ... perform better和But if we're using ... 10 minutes可知，使用聚合膜的作用是加快水分吸收的速度。

4. C。推断。由最后一段中的It could also ... like watering crops可知，未来这项技术或许可用于农田灌溉。由此可推知，它可以解决干旱地区农作物灌溉难的问题，从而增加农作物的收成。