《2025年高考冲刺优秀模拟试卷汇编45套英语通用版》

A
The social purpose of the copyright system is to encourage creativity and the advancement of knowledge by giving those who make intellectual (智力的) contributions a “unique right to their writings and discoveries” for limited times. Protection is provided for a much longer time for copyrights than for patents. The U. S. Copyright Act of 1976 provides a term or the lifetime of the author plus 50 years. It recognizes that the value of written works often extends over a longer time than that of technological advances in the public area.
It is essential to register for formal copyright protection in order to have some degree of protection against the copyright of one's works by others. The procedure for obtaining a copyright registration is quite simple — an application is submitted with a small fee and two copies of the work. No examination is made, and the copyright is — immediately in force.
The Copyright Office will provide on request a variety of leaflets(小册子) describing the procedure and giving information about the classes of subject matter that can be registered.
Those are subject to protection:
(1) Books and newspapers
(2) Lectures
(3) Dramatic compositions
(4) Films
(5) Maps
(6) Works of art
(7) Sound recordings
(8) Photographs
(9) Prints and labels
(10) Musical compositions
Those are not subject to protection:
(1) Ideas
(2) Systems, methods and plans
(3) Government publications
(4) Laws and opinions of courts
You can contact the Copyright Office (www.copyrightoffice.org) for more information.
21. In which aspect do copyrights differ from patents?
A. The application fee.
B. The duration of protection.
C. The intellectual value.
D. The contribution to society.
22. Which of the following should you provide for a copyright registration?
A. Copies of your work.
B. Photos of yourself.
C. Introductory leaflets.
D. Examination certificates.
23. According to the text, the Copyright Office may reject ________.
A. a movie about a new method of time travel
B. an original musical composition for children
C. a book about one's opinions on American laws
D. an official document issued by the local county

答案： 21. B。理解具体信息，版权与专利在保护期限方面有区别。 22. A。理解具体信息，版权注册需要提供较少费用和两份作品的副本。 23. D。推断，版权不保护政府出版物。

B
Across the world, humans purchase around 1.3 billion single - use plastic water bottles a day. Because only about 9% of plastic is recycled, the vast majority of those bottles wind up in landfills, the ocean, or elsewhere in nature.
When beach - loving Madison noticed those plastic bottles during her family's trips to California, the then 12 - year - old “just felt like this needed to be changed”, she told Smithsonian Magazine.
So as she began thinking about what to do for her school science fair back in 2021, the idea of a project centered on reducing plastic pollution quickly came to her mind: She would design an eatable water bottle called the Eco - Hero.
“One of my biggest ambitions for my project was wanting to help the world,” the confident young inventor said in a video on the website.
To bring her idea to life, Madison built upon the already established method by experimenting with common food materials. She also took inspiration from previous versions of eatable water bottles, though she focused on making hers bigger and more durable. She found that the combination of water, lemon juice, natural gum, and Alginic acid(褐藻酸) resulted in a gel pouch that wouldn't break, could hold up to 3/4 cup of water, and would last in the fridge for three weeks.
Though she'd like to improve the Eco - Hero by making it able to hold more water, she believes her current version would work well as a replacement for the paper cups used by runners in races. All one needs to do is bite a hole in the water ball, drink the water, and then eat the pouch or throw it away to biodegrade.
Madison hopes the Eco - Hero inspires others to take better care of the planet. “It doesn't necessarily have to be in a big way,” she told Smithsonian Magazine. “People can still make a difference in the world, even if it's just in a small way.”
24. What inspired Madison's design of an eatable water bottle?
A. Her school's task.
B. Her family's urge.
C. Her love for nature.
D. Her trips to the beach.
25. What can we know about the Eco - Hero?
A. It is a copy of the previous versions.
B. It is made from unbreakable materials.
C. It is an improvement in size and durability.
D. It has a hole and should be disposed once used.
26. Which of the following words can best describe Madison?
A. Ambitious and creative.
B. Talented and determined.
C. Courageous and confident.
D. Cooperative and committed.
27. What can be the best title for the text?
A. A good beginning is half done.
B. Small people make big moves.
C. Where there is a will, there is a way.
D. God helps those who help themselves.

答案： 24. D。理解具体信息，去海滩的旅行激发了Madison可食用水瓶的设计。 25. C。理解具体信息，“生态英雄”在容量和耐用性方面进行了改进。 26. A。推断，Madison既有创造力又有雄心大志。 27. B。理解文章主旨要义，本文主要讲Madison设计可食用凝胶袋减少塑料污染。

C
Since the last ice age, humans have cleared nearly half of the earth's forests and grasslands for agriculture. With the world population expanding, there's ever - increasing pressure on farmland to produce not only more food but also clean energy. In places such as Yakima County, Washington, it's created competition for space as land - hungry solar panels(太阳能电池板) consume available fields. Last month, the state approved plans to cover 1, 700 acres of agricultural land with solar panels, fueling concerns over the long - term impacts of losing cropland.
A recent study from the University of California, however, shows how farmers may soon harvest crops and energy together. One researcher, Majdi Abou Najm, explains that the visible light spectrum(光谱) can be separated into blue and red light waves, and their photons(光子) have different properties. Blue ones have higher energy than red ones. While that gives blue light what is needed to generate power, it also results in higher temperatures. “From a plant angle, red photons are the efficient ones,” says Abou Najm. “They don't make the plant feel hot.”
A goal of the study is to create a new generation of solar panels. He sees potential in the organic solar cells, which come from carbon - based materials. Thin and transparent, the cells are applied like a film onto various surfaces. This new technology could be used to develop special solar panels that block blue light to generate power, while passing the red light on to crops planted directly below. These panels could also provide shade for heat - sensitive fruits during the hottest part of the day.
By 2050, we'll have two billion more people, and we'll need more food and more energy. By maximizing the solar spectrum, “we're making full use of an endlessly sustainable resource,” says Abou Najm. “If a technology can develop these panels, then the sky is the limit on how efficient we can be.”
28. What problem does the first paragraph focus on?
A. Losing cropland to solar panels.
B. Distribution of the world population.
C. Reduction in forests and grasslands.
D. Competing for land between farmers.
29. What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. Generation of solar power.
B. Hot weather increasing efficiency.
C. Blue photons having higher energy.
D. Separation of the visible light spectrum.
30. What do we know about the organic solar cells?
A. They make fruits heat - sensitive.
B. They can cool down in hot days.
C. They allow red light to pass through.
D. They can store carbon - based materials.
31. What does Abou Najm think of the future of the new solar panels?
A. Limited. B. Promising.
C. Uncertain. D. Challenging.

答案： 28. A。推断，太阳能电池板引发了对空间的竞争。 29. C。理解代词的指代，that指蓝色光子具有更高能量。 30. C。理解具体信息，有机太阳能电池能够允许红光通过。 31. B。理解观点、态度，Abou Najm认为新型太阳能电池板有前途。

D
“Anxiety”. The very word invites discomfort. Its effects — shortness of breath, a pounding heart, muscle tension — are outright upsetting. But, as a clinician, I find that we tend to miss out on many valuable opportunities presented by this human emotion. In and of itself, anxiety is not deadly, nor is it a disease. Quite the contrary, it is an indicator of brain and sensory health. Once we accept that it is a normal, though uncomfortable, part of life, we can use it to help us.
We all know working out at the gym is hard. By nature, a “good workout” is uncomfortable, since it involves pushing our physical strength past what we can easily do. The sweet spot of exercise is always a somewhat challenging experience. Similarly, if you want to be emotionally stronger, you need to face some tension. For example, one effective treatment for fear is exposure therapy (疗法), which involves gradually encountering things that make one anxious, reducing fear over time.
Humans are social creatures. When my patients learn to open up to their partners about their anxiety, they almost always report a greater sense of emotional closeness. Also, as international relationship expert Sue Johnson teaches, when we express our need for connection during challenging moments (e. g., “I'm having a hard time right now and I really need your support”), it creates greater connection and turns our anxiety into love.
32. What does the author say about anxiety?
A. It is an invitation to diseases.
B. It indicates stable mental health.
C. It costs us many valuable chances.
D. It is a natural emotional expression.
33. Why does the author mention “good workout” in paragraph 2?
A. To prove how exercise influences emotions.
B. To suggest an effective way to challenge limits.
C. To explain how anxiety builds emotional strength.
D. To show a positive connection between mind and body.
34. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?
A. The key to closeness is partners' support.
B. Sharing anxiety improves relationships.
C. Humans are defined by their social nature.
D. Expressing feelings keeps us off anxiety.
35. According to the last paragraph, how can we deal with stress?
A. Devote more energy to our work.
B. Increase resources available to us.
C. Seek professional medical treatment.
D. Master advanced mathematical skills.

答案： 32. D。理解具体信息，焦虑是人类的一种自然情感表达。 33. C。理解具体信息，提到良好的锻炼是为解释焦虑如何增强情感力量。 34. B。理解段落主旨要义，分享焦虑能够改善关系。 35. B。推断，处理压力可增加可用资源进行平衡。