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英语试卷 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What are the speakers probably doing? A. Discussing at work. B. Talking on phone. C. Driving on the way. 2. What will the man do next? A. Have a dessert. B. Pay the check. C. Ask for a beer. 3. What do we know about the hamburger? A. It might go bad. B. It’s good-looking. C. It looked funny. 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The scenery. B. The transport. C. The weather. 5. How does the woman sound in the end? A. Glad. B. Surprised. C. Impatient. 第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What’s the speakers’ final decision? A. To play basketball. B. To work out legs and forearms. C. To exercise arms and stomach. 7. When does the conversation probably take place? A. Wednesday. B. Tuesday. C. Friday. 听第7段材料， 回答第8、9题。 8. What’s Missy doing now? A. Listening to music. B. Playing in the garden. C. Preparing for the exam. 9. What does the woman suggest? A. Talking with Missy. B. Leaving Missy alone. C. Meeting Mary outside. 听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。 10. What is the man? A. A physician. B. A host. C. A manager. 11. Why did Susan leave the job in the hospital? A. To take piano lessons. B. To have more free time. C To try a new life. 12. How does Susan feel about her job now? A. Tiresome. B. Content. C. Unpleasant. 13. What is the probable relationship between Susan and Carl? A. Co-workers. B. Neighbors. C. Classmates. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a park. B. At a store. C. In the street. 15. What does the woman intend to do? A. Meet her friend. B. Go to Queen Street. C. Go to church. 16. What do we know about the Cock and Bull? A. It offers delicious steak. B. It lies next to the bank. C. It moved 30 years ago. 17. What’s the man like? A. Open-minded. B. Warm-hearted. C. Well-educated. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. Who called for help about the cougar (美洲狮) attack? A. The cyclists. B. The witnesses. C. The police. 19. What happened to the planes? A. They broke speed record. B. They landed at high speed. C. They arrived before schedule. 20. Which place will probably suffer a second disaster? A. Los Angeles County. B. Ventura County. C. Orange County. 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 Why Subscribe to Reader’s Digest? The world’s best-loved general-interest publication contains something for everyone. Reader’s Digest magazine is bursting with stories articles, advice, recipes, reviews, tips, jokes and anecdotes. Each issue is small enough to fit in your handbag or pocket, but big enough to keep you entertained for weeks on end. From regular columns packed with information to gripping (扣人心弦的) human-interest stories and helpful how-tos, our magazine offers knowledge, positivity and humour. 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Plus, make sure you always keep up to date with all of the top stories, news and promotions from Reader’s Digest by subscribing to our weekly newsletter. 1. If readers want to know about an actor, which one should they read? A. Community Power. B. If Grace Dent ruled the world. C. An interview with Hugh Dancy. D. Saving the sound of the Stradivaius. 2. How much will you save if you take out a full one-year subscription today? A. £22.99. B. £3. C. £47.88. D. £24.89. 3. What kind of writing is the passage? A. A part of a fiction. B. An introduction. C. An advertisement. D. A research report. 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。本文先简单介绍了读者文摘，以及列举了其中一期的内容，最后两部分重点介绍了订阅费用。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据An interview with Hugh Dancy部分中“The newest addition to the cast of Downton Abbey on New York, Law & Order, and the nostalgia(怀旧) of playing an English gentleman. (《纽约唐顿庄园》、《法律与秩序》的最新成员，以及扮演一位英国绅士的怀旧情怀)”可知，想了解一个演员，需要看 An interview with Hugh Dancy。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据SUBSCRIBE TODAY FROM AS LITTLE AS £ 22.99部分中“Our best price yet—It’s only £22.99 for a full one-year subscription—A Saving of over 50% OFF the usual £47.88 retail price (我们目前最优惠的价格——只要22.99英镑。全年订阅99英镑，比通常的47.88英镑零售价节省了50%以上)”可知，可节约47.88-22.99=£24.89。故选D。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据标题“Why Subscribe to Reader’s Digest? (为什么订阅《读者文摘》？)”以及本文先简单介绍了读者文摘，以及列举了其中一期的内容，最后两部分重点介绍了订阅费用，所以是通过介绍读者文摘使读者订阅的广告。故选C。 B Heman Bekele, a 14-year-old student from Virginia, has created a cheap soap that could potentially help fight skin cancer, which earned him the title of America’s Top Young Scientist and a $25,000 cash prize after his innovation won first place in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge on October 10, 2023. At age 4, Heman moved to America from Ethiopia, where he always saw people constantly working under the hot sun. While he considered ideas for the competition, it struck him that so many people in his hometown were unaware of the risk of sun exposure. The recollections fueled his decision to focus his research on skin cancer. In June 2023, he was selected as a top-ten finalist and paired with 3M product engineering specialist Deborah Isabelle to develop and test a physical prototype (原型) of his idea. It took the pair four months of trial and error to create “Skin Cancer Treating Soap” (SCTS). The bar contains chemicals that restore the body’s dendritic cells (树突细胞) killed by cancer cells. Once reconstructed, dendritic cells, the body’s first line of defense against cancer and infections, are capable of fighting against cancer cells. SCTS, which costs just 50 cents a bar, still has to undergo clinical trials. The process could take over five years. While similar methods are available for skin cancer treatments, his solution is a more affordable alternative, especially for those in developing countries. Though the product is very promising on paper, studies would have to be carried out to test its efficiency in the real world. “I applied for the 3M Young Scientist Challenge because I believe that young minds can make a positive impact on the world,” Bekele said. “I have always been interested in biology and technology, and this challenge gave me the perfect platform to showcase my ideas. The opportunity to work with 3M experts and show my project to judges was an exciting prospect (前景). I am passionate about finding sustainable solutions to global problems, and I hope to inspire others to do the same.” 4. What inspired Heman’s idea for the invention? A. Folk tales. B. Childhood memories. C. Working experiences. D. Medical observations. 5. How does SCTS work? A. It minimizes solar radiation. B. It reactivates destroyed cells. C. It kills cancer cells directly. D. It removes viruses from the skin. 6. What aspect of the soap does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A. Its making process. B. Its working method. C. Its advantage. D. Its development. 7. Which of the following can best describe Heman? A. Innovative and ambitious. B. Inspiring and tolerant. C. Sensitive and accessible. D. Energetic and thoughtful. 【答案】4. B 5. B 6. C 7. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了小男孩发明了一种治疗黑色素瘤的肥皂。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。由文章第二段“At age 4, Heman moved to America from Ethiopia, where he always saw people constantly working under the hot sun. While he considered ideas for the competition, it struck him that so many people in his hometown were unaware of the risk of sun exposure. The recollections fueled his decision to focus his research on skin cancer. (4岁时，赫曼从埃塞俄比亚搬到了美国，在那里，他总是看到人们在烈日下不停地工作。当他考虑比赛想法时，他突然意识到家乡有这么多人没有意识到阳光照射的风险。这些回忆促使他决定将研究重点放在皮肤癌上。)”可知，童年记忆激发了赫曼的发明灵感。故选B。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。由文章第三段中“The bar contains chemicals that restore the body’s dendritic cells (树突细胞) killed by cancer cells. Once reconstructed, dendritic cells, the body’s first line of defense against cancer and infections, are capable of fighting against cancer cells. (这种巧克力棒含有的化学物质可以恢复被癌细胞杀死的树突细胞。树突状细胞是人体抵御癌症和感染的第一道防线，一旦重建，树突状细胞就能够对抗癌细胞。)”可知，SCTS重新激活被破坏的细胞来对抗癌细胞。故选B。 【6题详解】 主旨大意题。由文章第四段“While similar methods are available for skin cancer treatments, his solution is a more affordable alternative, especially for those in developing countries. Though the product is very promising on paper, studies would have to be carried out to test its efficiency in the real world. (虽然类似的方法也可用于皮肤癌治疗，但他的解决方案是一种更实惠的替代方案，特别是对发展中国家的人来说。虽然该产品在纸面上很有前景，但还需要进行研究以测试其在现实世界中的效率。)”可知，第4段主要谈论它的优势。故选C。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。由文章最后一段中“I have always been interested in biology and technology, and this challenge gave me the perfect platform to showcase my ideas. The opportunity to work with 3M experts and show my project to judges was an exciting prospect (前景). I am passionate about finding sustainable solutions to global problems, and I hope to inspire others to do the same. (我一直对生物和技术很感兴趣，这次挑战给了我一个展示我想法的完美平台。有机会与3M专家合作，并向评委展示我的项目，这是一个令人兴奋的前景。我热衷于为全球问题寻找可持续的解决方案，我希望能激励其他人也这样做。)”可知，贝克勒是一个勇于创新和雄心勃勃的人。故选 A。 C The world’s population cast aside 49 million tons of electronic waste, known as e-waste. It has been calculated that this number will grow to more than 60 million tons by 2023. What is causing the upsurge (激增) in e-waste? Technology is becoming more and more widespread, covering almost every aspect of our lives. Meanwhile, the lifespan of devices is getting shorter—many products will be thrown away once their batteries die, to be replaced by new devices. Companies intentionally plan the obsolescence (过时) of their goods by updating the design or software and discontinuing support for older models, so that now it is usually cheaper and easier to buy a new product than to repair an old one. Since prices are falling, electronic devices are in demand around the world. As more people buy electronic equipment, manufacturers (制造商) are beginning to face shortages of the raw materials needed to make their products, so recycling and reusing materials from discarded (扔掉的) products and waste makes economic and environmental sense. Recycling e-waste is practiced both formally and informally. Proper or formal e-waste recycling usually involves taking apart the electronics, sorting through the materials and cleaning them. Companies must obey health and safety rules to reduce the health and environmental hazards of handling e-waste by using pollution-control technologies. All this makes formal recycling expensive. Informal recycling is typically unlicensed and uncontrolled. At informal recycling workshops, men and women recover valuable materials by burning devices to melt away non-valuable materials. Usually they do not wear protective equipment and lack any awareness that they are handling dangerous materials. With the amount of e-waste growing around the world, recycling alone will not be enough to solve the problem. In order to reduce e-waste, manufacturers need to design electronics that are safer, and more durable (耐用的), repairable and recyclable. The best thing you can do is resist buying a new device until you really need it. Try to get your old product repaired if possible and, if it can’t be fixed, resell or recycle it responsibly. Before you recycle your device, put any broken parts in separate containers and close these tightly to prevent chemicals from leaking. Wear latex (乳胶) gloves and a mask if you’re handling something that’s broken. 8. Which of the following is a reason for e-waste’s sharp increasing? A. The results of updating devices. B. The falling of devices’ quality. C. The methods of recycling e-waste. D. The shortage of protective equipment. 9. What makes recycling e-waste meaningful according to the text? A. Increasing the variety of electronic products. B. Lowering the costs of technology innovation. C. Relieving the lack of the raw materials. D. Improving the poor quality of e-devices. 10. What is the meaning of the underlined word “hazards” in paragraph 4? A. Influence. B. Limits. C. Harm. D. Costs. 11. What does the author want to convey in the last paragraph? A. E-waste could be broken down by burying it underground for a long time. B. Companies should be mainly responsible for reducing e-waste. C. Fixing a device could cause more pollution than buying a new one. D. Everyone should take action to reduce e-waste. 【答案】8. A 9. C 10. C 11. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了电子垃圾快速增长源于技术快速更新与设备的短寿命。正规回收成本高，非正规回收危及健康环境，作者呼吁每个人都应该采取行动减少电子垃圾。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Meanwhile, the lifespan of devices is getting shorter—many products will be thrown away once their batteries die, to be replaced by new devices. Companies intentionally plan the obsolescence (过时) of their goods by updating the design or software and discontinuing support for older models, so that now it is usually cheaper and easier to buy a new product than to repair an old one.(与此同时，设备的寿命越来越短——许多产品一旦电池耗尽就会被扔掉，取而代之的是新设备。公司有意通过更新设计或软件并停止对旧型号的支持来有意识地规划商品的淘汰，因此现在购买新产品通常比修理旧产品更便宜、更容易)”可知，设备更新的结果是电子垃圾激增的原因。故选A项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“As more people buy electronic equipment, manufacturers (制造商) are beginning to face shortages of the raw materials needed to make their products, so recycling and reusing materials from discarded (扔掉的) products and waste makes economic and environmental sense.(随着越来越多的人购买电子设备，制造商开始面临生产产品所需原材料的短缺，因此从废弃产品和废物中回收和再利用材料具有经济和环境意义)”可知，回收和再利用材料可以减轻生产原材料短缺的压力，使得回收电子垃圾变得有意义。故选C项。 【10题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第四段“Companies must obey health and safety rules to reduce the health and environmental hazards of handling e-waste by using pollution-control technologies.(公司必须遵守健康和安全规则，通过使用污染控制技术来减少处理电子垃圾对健康和环境的hazards)”以及常识可知，使用污染控制技术，是为了减少处理电子垃圾带来的危害，推测划线词表示“危害”，与harm同义。故选C项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“In order to reduce e-waste, manufacturers need to design electronics that are safer, and more durable (耐用的), repairable and recyclable. The best thing you can do is resist buying a new device until you really need it.(为了减少电子垃圾，制造商需要设计更安全、更耐用、可修复和可回收的电子产品。你能做的最好的事情就是在你真正需要新设备之前不要再买一个)”可推断，作者在最后一段想要说明制造商和个人使用者都需要对电子垃圾的处理做出行动，即每个人都应该采取行动减少电子垃圾。故选D项。 D There is no doubt that when you receive a compliment, you feel good and when you receive a criticism, you feel upset and want to refuse it. You shouldn’t be surprised by your reaction to the negative comment, as it’s human’s survival mechanism to avoid being criticized. Clearly, we don’t want to be seen as failures, so we’d rather shut our eyes and cover our ears than have to take any criticisms from others. Imagine you’re learning to play the guitar, and you have just done your first public performance. Your teacher says, “You did well,” which may not be as useful in helping you improve your performance skills as “Your timing needs some work.” So I believe that criticisms are better than compliments. No one would argue that healthy nutrition is a bad thing. However, too much food or drink — no matter how healthy they may be — can make us ill. Too many compliments take us away from our original enthusiasm of enjoying an activity. We start doing the activity only for the sake of receiving self-satisfying praise. Without the expectation of praise, our enthusiasm to complete things begins to be lost. Launched in 2010, Microsoft KIN only lasted on the market for 48 days. It was very obvious that most 15 to 30-year-olds preferred Androids, BlackBerrys and iPhones to the Microsoft KIN. If criticism and feedback from the target group had been received while the phone was in development, Microsoft KIN could have avoided the huge embarrassment and its final failure. Just to be clear, I’m talking about constructive criticism, which I like to think of as “healthy criticism”. The right kind of criticism is honest feedback that will benefit you. Feedback forces you to reconsider your actions and the way you work. If you use constructive criticism wisely, it can guide you away from bad practices, giving you support and courage to move forward to be a better person in the future. 12. What can we learn about compliment and criticism in Paragraph 1? A. People’s response to them. B. People’s ways to express them. C. People’s understanding of them. D. People’s different opinions on them. 13. How would people be when receiving too many compliments? A. More annoyed. B. More satisfied. C. Less worried. D. Less interested. 14. How can healthy criticism be helpful according to the last paragraph? A. To encourage growth. B. To develop intelligence. C. To avoid embarrassment. D. To reduce enthusiasm. 15. What is a suitable title for the passage? A. Criticisms are better than compliments. B. Constructive criticism contributes to better future. C. Honest feedback comes from healthy criticism. D Enough enthusiasm is vital for further development. 【答案】12. A 13. D 14. A 15. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了人们对赞美和批评有不同的反应，但是太多的赞美会让人们失去兴趣，因此建设性的批评才有助于成为更好的人。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“There is no doubt that when you receive a compliment, you feel good and when you receive a criticism, you feel upset and want to refuse it.(毫无疑问，当你收到赞美时，你会感觉很好，当你收到批评时，你会感到沮丧，想要拒绝它)”可知，第一段说明了人们对赞美和批评的反应。故选A。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Too many compliments take us away from our original enthusiasm of enjoying an activity. (太多的赞美会让我们远离最初享受一项活动的热情)”可知，当人们收到太多的赞美时会不那么感兴趣了。故选D。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“The right kind of criticism is honest feedback that will benefit you. Feedback forces you to reconsider your actions and the way you work. If you use constructive criticism wisely, it can guide you away from bad practices, giving you support and courage to move forward to be a better person in the future.(正确的批评是对你有益的诚实反馈。反馈会迫使你重新考虑自己的行为和工作方式。如果你明智地使用建设性的批评，它可以引导你远离不良习惯，给你支持和勇气，让你在未来成为一个更好的人)”可知，健康的批评可以鼓励成长。故选A。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Just to be clear, I’m talking about constructive criticism, which I like to think of as “healthy criticism”. The right kind of criticism is honest feedback that will benefit you. Feedback forces you to reconsider your actions and the way you work. If you use constructive criticism wisely, it can guide you away from bad practices, giving you support and courage to move forward to be a better person in the future.(澄清一下，我说的是建设性的批评，我认为这是“健康的批评”。正确的批评是对你有益的诚实反馈。反馈会迫使你重新考虑自己的行为和工作方式。如果你明智地使用建设性的批评，它可以引导你远离不良习惯，给你支持和勇气，让你在未来成为一个更好的人)”结合文章主要说明了人们对赞美和批评有不同的反应，但是太多的赞美会让人们失去兴趣，因此建设性的批评才有助于成为更好的人。可知，B选项“建设性的批评有助于更美好的未来”最符合文章标题。故选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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to express our gratitude and affection for the incredible women who have shaped our lives, whether that’s your mum, your grandma, your friend or whoever else you’d like to celebrate. ____16____ But figuring out what to say can be tough! Wondering what to write in your Mother’s Day card that could possibly capture your love for your mum? ____17____ Expressing gratitude and appreciation Start with a classic expression of gratitude. Thank your mother for her unwavering love, support, and the countless sacrifices she’s made. ____18____ Highlight specific memories or actions that showcase your mother’s love and care. Whether it’s her comforting words during challenging times or the delicious meals she prepares, acknowledging these small but significant gestures adds a personal touch. Affectionate closing ____19____ Common phrases like “With all my love,” or “Forever grateful” reinforce the depth of your feelings. After you’ve finished crafting your masterpiece of a Mother’s Day card message, sign it with a flourish! A personal touch, such as a heart or a smiley face, adds an extra layer of authenticity to your message. A Mother’s Day card is a chance to convey the love and appreciation you feel for the remarkable women in your life. ____20____ Whether your style is poetic, humorous, or emotional, the key is to be sincere and genuine. As you put down your feelings into words, remember that the most meaningful messages come from the heart, creating a lasting keepsake (纪念品) that your mother will treasure for years to come. A. Here are a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing! B. There are countless ways to create a heartfelt message. C. Express your excitement about creating more memories together. D. End your message with warm and affectionate closing expressions. E. If you have plans for the day or future adventures, mention them in your card. F. A simple “Thank you for everything you do” sets a warm and appreciative tone. G. While selecting the perfect Mother’s Day card is important, the affections written inside hold even greater significance. 【答案】16. G 17. A 18. F 19. D 20. B 【解析】 【导语】本文属于说明文，主要提供了关于如何撰写母亲节贺卡内容的指导和建议。 【16题详解】 由上文“Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to express our gratitude and affection for the incredible women who have shaped our lives, whether that’s your mum, your grandma, your friend or whoever else you’d like to celebrate. (母亲节是向那些影响了我们生活的不可思议的女性表达感激和爱意的绝佳机会，无论她们是你的妈妈、你的奶奶、你的朋友还是任何你想要庆祝的人。)”可知，上文提到母亲节是向那些塑造我们生活的伟大女性表达感激和爱意的绝佳机会，可以推测接下来应提供一些建议或引出如何表达这种情感的方式。因此，G选项“While selecting the perfect Mother’s Day card is important, the affections written inside hold even greater significance. (虽然选择一张完美的母亲节贺卡很重要，但里面写的情感意义更大。)”能够承接上文，鼓励读者开始思考如何撰写母亲节贺卡内容，故选G。 【17题详解】 由上文“But figuring out what to say can be tough! Wondering what to write in your Mother’s Day card that could possibly capture your love for your mum? (但是想清楚该说什么是很难的!想知道在母亲节贺卡上写些什么才能表达你对妈妈的爱吗？)”可知，上文提到了写母亲节卡片可能很难确定说什么，紧接着应该是提供解决方案或建议。因此，A选项“Here are a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing! (以下是一些让你的创意源源不断的想法！)”直接给出了接下来要提供的是一些建议，以帮助解决前面提出的问题，故选A。 【18题详解】 由上文“Start with a classic expression of gratitude. Thank your mother for her unwavering love, support, and the countless sacrifices she’s made. (从表达感激的经典方式开始。感谢你的母亲坚定不移的爱，支持，以及她做出的无数牺牲。)”可知，前面提到了以经典的方式表达感谢，接下来的句子应该进一步阐述如何具体表达这种感激之情。F选项“A simple ‘Thank you for everything you do’ sets a warm and appreciative tone. (一句简单的“谢谢你所做的一切”就营造了一种温馨而感激的氛围。)”承接上文，提供了具体的感谢语句作为例子，故选F。 【19题详解】 该部分标题为“Affectionate closing (深情的结尾)”可知，接下来应讨论如何在卡片结尾处表达深情。D选项“End your message with warm and affectionate closing expressions. (用温暖而深情的结束语来结束你的信息。)”承接上文，对应了这一主题，提供了如何进行深情结尾的建议，故选D。 【20题详解】 由下文“Whether your style is poetic, humorous, or emotional, the key is to be sincere and genuine. (无论你的风格是诗意的、幽默的还是情绪化的，关键是要真诚和真诚。)”可知，母亲节卡片的表达有无数种方式。B选项“There are countless ways to create a heartfelt message. (有无数种方式可以产生发自内心的信息。)”能引起下文，符合题意。故选B。 第二部分 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。 Family quest brings joy and tears Li Yong reunites with his family in Liyang, Jiangsu, on Dec 31, 2023. When Li Yong took the train to the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, more than 1,500 kilometers away from his hometown — Liyang, Jiangsu province, he was just 2 years old. He was among about 3,000 children from the southern China, who were adopted by herdsmen in the late 1950s, when the country was ____21____ by natural disasters and the government of Inner Mongolia took the initiative to take care of these children. Over the past six ____22____, these adoptees learned to adjust to their new environment and families, but they haven’t stopped digging into their past and exploring their ____23____. Li ____24____ learned that he was adopted when chatting with villagers. After his foster parents (养父母) passed away, Li ____25____ the idea of looking for his biological mother. ____26____, it was not easy for him as he didn’t know his biological family or even his birthplace. Although ____27____, the journey for some has been realized ____28____ the application of the DNA technology. The ____29____ point came in 2021, when Li’s daughter told him that the Ministry of Public Security was helping people find their parents through DNA comparison with the _____30_____ of a national DNA database. After having a blood sample taken at the local police station, Li waited for two years. Late last year, he got _____31_____ that his mother had been found. On Dec 31, Li finally reunited with his mother, 97-year-old Shi Bamei, in a village in Liyang. Bursting into tears of _____32_____, Li hugged his mother, who kept _____33_____ for the long separation. At Shi’s home, Li served his mother a spoonful of tangyuan, a sweet dumpling symbolizing reunion, on Dec 31. “With the support and cooperation between the police and _____34_____ groups, I believe there will be more good news for people with long-lost relatives. There will be new reunions and new _____35_____,” he says. 21. A. hit B. covered C. reserved D. damaged 22. A. weeks B. years C. decades D. months 23 A. roots B. possibilities C. relatives D. stories 24. A. quickly B. frequently C. hardly D. gradually 25. A. put up with B. came up with C. kept up with D. caught up with 26. A. Instead B. Therefore C. However D. Otherwise 27. A. inspiring B. appealing C. alarming D. challenging 28. A. with regard to B. due to C. according to D. as to 29. A. turning B. ending C. following D. coming 30. A. patience B. assistance C. appliance D. guidance 31. A. identified B. informed C. warned D. noticed 32. A. depression B. fear C. joy D. surprise 33. A. criticizing B. forgiving C. apologizing D. complaining 34. A. volunteer B. villager C. attendant D. worker 35. A. struggle B. campaign C. hope D. determination 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. B 31. B 32. C 33. C 34. A 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了李勇在2023年12月31日与在江苏溧阳的母亲团聚的感人故事。李勇两岁时被送到1500多公里外的内蒙古，与数千名南方儿童一起被牧民收养。尽管多年来他们适应了新环境，但始终未放弃寻找亲生家庭。通过DNA技术，李勇在2023年找到了母亲，并在年末实现了团聚。他表达了对未来更多失散亲人团聚的期待。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他是中国南方约3000名儿童中的一员。上世纪50年代末，中国遭受自然灾害，内蒙古政府主动照顾这些儿童，牧民们收养了这些儿童。A. hit打击，危害；B. covered覆盖；C. reserved保留；D. damaged损坏。根据下文“by natural disasters”可知，中国南方遭受自然灾害打击。故选A项。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在过去的60年里，这些被收养的人学会了适应他们的新环境和家庭，但他们并没有停止挖掘过去，探寻他们的根。A. weeks周；B. years年；C. decades几十年；D. months月。根据下文“these adoptees learned to adjust to their new environment and families”和“After his foster parents (养父母) passed away”可推知，时间已经过去了几十年。故选C项。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在过去的60年里，这些被收养的人学会了适应他们的新环境和家庭，但他们并没有停止挖掘他们的过去，探寻他们的根。A. roots根；B. possibilities可能性；C. relatives亲戚；D. stories故事。根据上文“they haven’t stopped digging into their past”和下文“looking for his biological mother”可知，这些被收养的人在寻找自己父母，在寻找自己的根。故选A项。 【24题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：李在和村民聊天的过程中才逐渐知道自己是被收养的。A. quickly快速地；B. frequently频繁地；C. hardly几乎不；D. gradually逐渐地。根据下文“he was adopted when chatting with villagers”可知，李勇是从村民的口中得知真相，这是一个逐渐变得清晰的事实。故选D项。 【25题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：李萌生了寻找生母的想法。A. put up with忍受；B. came up with想出，提出；C. kept up with跟上；D. caught up with赶上。根据“the idea of looking for his biological mother”可知，李勇想出了寻找自己亲身父母的想法。故选B项。 【26题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，这对他来说并不容易，因为他不知道自己的亲生家庭，甚至不知道自己的出生地。A. Instead相反；B. Therefore因此；C. However然而；D. Otherwise否则。根据下文“it was not easy”可知，虽然李勇有了寻找亲身父母的想法，但这并不容易，上下文有转折关系。故选C项。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：尽管具有挑战性，但由于DNA技术的应用，一些人的寻亲之旅已经实现。A. inspiring鼓舞人心的；B. appealing吸引人的；C. alarming令人惊慌的；D. challenging挑战性的。根据上文“Although”可知，上下文之间有转折关系，下文“the journey for some has been realized”说一些人的寻亲之旅得以实现，上文说寻亲之旅充满挑战，构成转折。故选D项。 【28题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：尽管具有挑战性，但由于DNA技术的应用，一些人的寻亲之旅已经实现。A. with regard to关于；B. due to由于；C. according to根据；D. as to至于。“the application of the DNA technology”是“the journey for some has been realized”的原因，用介词短语due to引导原因状语。故选B项。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：转折点出现在2021年，当时李的女儿告诉他，公安部正在帮助人们在国家DNA数据库的协助下通过DNA比对找到他们的父母。A. turning扭转局势；B. ending结束；C. following跟随；D. coming来临。根据下文“when Li’s daughter told him that the Ministry of Public Security was helping people find their parents through DNA comparison”可知，女儿告诉李勇公安部在借助国家DNA数据库帮助寻亲，这件事情是李勇寻亲之旅的转折点；turning point“转折点，转机”。故选A项。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：转折点出现在2021年，当时李的女儿告诉他，公安部正在帮助人们在国家DNA数据库的协助下通过DNA比对找到他们的父母。A. patience耐心；B. assistance协助；C. appliance用具，应用；D. guidance指导。根据下文“a national DNA database.”可知，公安部在国家DNA数据库的协助下进行DNA比对。故选B项。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：去年年底，他被告知他的母亲已经找到了。A. identified识别；B. informed通知；C. warned警告；D. noticed注意到。根据下文“his mother had been found”结合上文提到公安部帮助寻亲可知，他被公安局告知找到母亲了。故选B项。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：李喜出望外，拥抱着母亲，母亲不停地为长时间的分离道歉。A. depression沮丧；B. fear恐惧；C. joy高兴；D. surprise惊讶。根据上文“On Dec 31, Li finally reunited with his mother”可知，找到亲生母亲，李勇感到高兴。故选C项。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：李喜出望外，拥抱着母亲，母亲不停地为长时间的分离道歉。A. criticizing批评；B. forgiving原谅；C. apologizing道歉；D. complaining抱怨。根据上文“when the country was 1 by natural disasters and the government of Inner Mongolia took the initiative to take care of these children”和下文“for the long separation.”可知，因为自然灾害，李勇被送到内蒙古生活，亲生母亲没有尽到照顾的责任，所以她向李勇道歉。故选C项。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在警方和志愿者团体的支持和配合下，我相信会有更多的好消息带给失散多年的亲人。A. volunteer志愿者；B. villager村民；C. attendant服务员；D. worker工人。结合选项和上文“cooperation between”可推知，警方和志愿者团体在合作帮助像李勇这样的人寻找亲人。故选A项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：将会有新的团聚和新的希望。A. struggle挣扎；B. campaign运动；C. hope希望；D. determination决心。根据上文“I believe there will be more good news for people with long-lost relatives”可推知，将会有更多的好消息，这味着希望。故选C项。 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。 The recent hit in China is all about Harbin, Helongjiang. Numerous netizens have expressed their longing for this northern ice city, declaring ____36____ (enthusiastic), “Harbin, I’m coming!” Among those highlights, the journey of 11 kids from Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region has melted hearts across the Internet. Fondly (深情地) ____37____ (describe) as “Little Tangerines (柑橘)” for their orange-colored coats, the kids also visited China’s northernmost town, ____38____ they sang the national anthem (国歌). The firefighters there had prepared snow sculptures and snowmen, eagerly expecting the ____39____ (arrive) of the “Little Tangerines”. Mr. Liang, the leader of the group, confirmed their coming in Mohe. This study tour, under the spotlight of the entire Internet, ____40____ (draw) a lot of attention so far. The parents are grateful for the concern shown by netizens and ____41____ care provided by friends in the Northeast China. They feel more at ease ____42____ everyone’s collective support. ____43____ was reported that the residents organized a fleet of about 300 private vehicles, ____44____ (provide) free rides to tourists. Despite the city’s freezing climate, its residents work diligently _____45_____ (create) a warm environment for their guests. 【答案】36. enthusiastically 37. described 38. where 39. arrival 40. has drawn 41. the 42. with 43. It 44. providing 45. to create 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了黑龙江哈尔滨在最近大火，吸引了众多游客，其中最引人瞩目的是广西的“砂糖橘”游学团，他们的一举一动牵动着网友们的心，而哈尔滨的当地居民则努力为游客创造一个温暖的环境。 【36题详解】 考查副词。句意：无数网友表达了对这座北方冰城的向往，热情地高呼：“哈尔滨，我来了！”。修饰动词declaring，用副词enthusiastically作状语，意为“热情地”。故填enthusiastically。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：孩子们被亲切地描述为“砂糖橘”，因为他们穿着橙色的外套，他们还参观了中国最北端的小镇，在那里他们唱了国歌。“(describe) as “Little Tangerines (柑橘)” for their orange-colored coats”作伴随状语，describe(描述)是非谓语动词，与其逻辑主语the kids之间是被动关系，用过去分词表被动。故填described。 【38题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：孩子们被亲切地描述为“砂糖橘”，因为他们穿着橙色的外套，他们还参观了中国最北端的小镇，在那里他们唱了国歌。空格处单词引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词China’s northernmost town，关系词代替先行词在定语从句中作地点状语，表示“在中国最北端的小镇”，应使用关系副词where引导该从句。故填where。 【39题详解】 考查名词。句意：那里的消防队员们已经准备好了雪雕和雪人，热切地期待着“砂糖橘”的到来。作宾语，用名词arrival，意为“到来，到达”，不可数名词。故填arrival。 【40题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：这次在整个互联网的聚光灯下的游学活动引起了很多关注。分析句子可知，draw(吸引，使注意)是句中谓语动词，与主语This study tour之间是主动关系，句中有时间状语so far，描述从过去持续到现在的行为，应使用现在完成时态，又因主语是单数名词，所以谓语动词也应使用单数形式。综上，谓语应用现在完成时的主动语态，单数形式。故填has drawn。 【41题详解】 考查冠词。句意：家长们对网友们的关心和东北朋友们的关心表示感谢。根据后置定语“provided by friends in the Northeast China”可知，特指东北朋友们的关心，特指，用定冠词the限定。故填the。 【42题详解】 考查介词。句意：因为大家的集体支持，他们感到更加自在。表示“由于；作为……的结果”，用介词with构成介词短语作原因状语。故填with。 【43题详解】 考查固定句型。句意：据报道，当地居民组织了一支由约300辆私家车组成的车队，为游客提供免费乘车服务。it was reported that…是固定句型，意为“据报道……”，其中it作形式主语，真正的主语是后面that引导的从句；句首单词首字母大写。故填It。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：据报道，当地居民组织了一支由约300辆私家车组成的车队，为游客提供免费乘车服务。“(provide) free rides to tourists”作后置状语，provide(提供)是非谓语动词，与其逻辑主语a fleet of about 300 private vehicles之间是主动关系，用现在分词表主动。故填providing。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：尽管这个城市气候寒冷，但它的居民努力工作，为他们的客人创造一个温暖的环境。“(create) a warm environment for their guests”是“its residents work diligently”的目的，用不定式作目的状语。故填to create。 第四部分：写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节：应用文写作(满分15分) 46. 假如你是高中学生李华，上周末参加了主题为保护环境的志愿者活动，请你为学校校报的“英语天地”栏目写一篇短文，分享这次有意义的活动。内容包括以下要点： (1)活动的时间、地点、目的等； (2)活动的内容； (3)活动的意义和自己的感受。 注意： (1)词数80词左右； (2)可以适当增加细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Last Sunday, I took part in a voluntary activity in our neighborhood with many other volunteers, which was aimed at protecting our environment. Never shall I forget this experience! We gathered at our neighborhood committee at 8:30 a.m. and started our voluntary work as soon as possible. Some volunteers swept the streets and picked up rubbish from the grass. Some put up posters about garbage sorting while others removed advertisements from walls and doors. What I did was to hand out some brochures to remind people to reduce our carbon footprint by getting around on foot or by bike, using reusable bags when go shopping. Every volunteer spared no effort to make our environment cleaner and greener. The activity not only raised people’s awareness of environmental protection but also strengthened our sense of social responsibility. Only with our joint efforts can we live in a better neighborhood. I believe our small act can make a big difference. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。考生上周末参加了主题为保护环境的志愿者活动，要求考生按照要求为学校校报的“英语天地”栏目写一篇短文，分享这次有意义的活动。 【详解】1.词汇积累 活动：activity→ event 参加：take part in→ participate in 张贴：post→ put up 分发： hand out→ give out 2.句式拓展 变强调句型 原句：Only with our joint efforts can we live in a better neighborhood. 拓展句：It is only with our joint efforts that we can live in a better neighborhood. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Last Sunday, I took part in a voluntary activity in our neighborhood with many other volunteers, which was aimed at protecting our environment. (运用了which引导非限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】 What I did was to hand out some brochures to remind people to reduce our carbon footprint by getting around on foot or by bike, using reusable bags when go shopping. (运用了what引导主语从句和现在分词作状语) 第二节：读后续写(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 Mary waited anxiously for her turn in the empty dressing room. Never had she been so nervous before. This competition was of vital importance to her comeback. “If I can win today,” she said to herself, “I can dance on the national stage next month.” Three months ago, her left arm was seriously injured in a car accident. After the medical treatment, she began to recover slowly. She practiced over and over again in order to regain her dancing skills. “Hi, Mary,” in rushed her friend Jessica. “How is your arm? Is it going to influence your performance?” “I guess it can be tolerated for I am to win the match.” said Mary with a determined look. “Admirable! But I hear that a girl called Linda is really gifted and strong. She can be your real well-matched competitor. Come on!” After Jessica left, Mary decided to practice her most difficult spin (旋转). “If I don’t try harder. I won’t grasp this chance.” She thought. But her arm began to hurt, making her worried. “Mary, what makes you think you have a chance tonight?” she said to herself. After the pain was gone, she continued to warm up. A slim girl hurried in and put down an equipment bag on the chair. Then, she took out her dance dress quickly and put it on skillfully. Seeing Mary, she smiled politely and said “Hi, I’m Linda. I am the next one!” Mary nodded in reply but felt uncomfortable. “This is just my competitor. Because of her, I may lose tonight.” Her mind was wandering when Linda let out a scream, “Oh, God, I can’t find my music tape!” Linda searched her bag but in vain. “It may be missing on the way.” With these words, she then rushed out. 注意： 1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好； Paragraph 1: Suddenly, Mary caught sight of a black box under the chair where Linda put her bags. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: After watching Lindas excellent performance, Mary stepped onto the stage. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Suddenly, Mary caught sight of a black box under the chair where Linda put her bags. It was Linda’s music tape! Mary’s heart pounded wildly for a moment. “This is my chance to defeat her,” she thought. But after a while she dashed out of the dressing room and caught Linda just before she disappeared around the corner. “Linda, wait!” Mary called out, holding up the precious tape. Linda’s face lit up with relief and gratitude as Mary handed it over, saying, “Good luck in there. You deserve to shine.” After watching Linda’s excellent performance, Mary stepped onto the stage. The applause from Linda’s routine still echoed, fueling both admiration and determination within Mary. As the music started, Mary poured her heart and soul into every move, her once-injured arm now a symbol of resilience rather than weakness. When the last note faded away, Mary stood there, breathless but triumphant, knowing she had given her all, regardless of the outcome. In that moment, she realized that true victory was not just about defeating others — it was about conquering her own fears, embracing challenges, and sharing the beauty of dance with others. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达是读后续写。本文以人物为线索展开。玛丽赛前更衣室内焦虑等待，对此次比赛寄予厚望，视其为复出关键。不久前的车祸致其左臂重伤，经努力康复，她拼命练习欲重拾舞艺。友人杰西卡提及强劲对手琳达，令玛丽倍感压力。琳达意外丢失音乐磁带，匆忙离场寻觅，玛丽心绪复杂，既视为契机又忧虑不已。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段句首内容“突然，玛丽看到琳达放包的椅子下面有一个黑匣子。”可知，第一段可以描写玛丽看到黑匣子后的心理活动和动作。 ②由第二段句首内容“看完琳达的精彩表演后，玛丽走上了舞台。”可知，第二段可以描写玛丽走上舞台后的表现和比赛的最终结果，以及玛丽的感悟。 2.续写线索：内心挣扎——还给琳达——琳达感激、祝福——被琳达的表演所激励——完成表演——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①（心脏）狂跳：pound/beat ②击败：defeat/beat ③猛冲：dash/rush 情绪类 ①感激：gratitude/appreciation ②恐惧：fear/scare 【点睛】【高分句型1】But after a while she dashed out of the dressing room and caught Linda just before she disappeared around the corner. ( 运用了before引导的时间状语从句) 【高分句型2】 Linda’s face lit up with relief and gratitude as Mary handed it over, saying, “Good luck in there. You deserve to shine.” ( 运用了as引导的时间状语从句和现在分词saying作状语) 【高分句型3】The applause from Linda’s routine still echoed, fueling both admiration and determination within Mary. (运用了现在分词fueling作状语) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 英语试卷 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What are the speakers probably doing? A. Discussing at work. B. Talking on phone. C. Driving on the way. 2. What will the man do next? A. Have a dessert. B. Pay the check. C. Ask for a beer. 3. What do we know about the hamburger? A. It might go bad. B. It’s good-looking. C. It looked funny. 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The scenery. B. The transport. C. The weather. 5. How does the woman sound in the end? A. Glad. B. Surprised. C. Impatient. 第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What’s the speakers’ final decision? A. To play basketball. B. To work out legs and forearms. C. To exercise arms and stomach. 7. When does the conversation probably take place? A. Wednesday. B. Tuesday. C. Friday. 听第7段材料， 回答第8、9题。 8. What’s Missy doing now? A Listening to music. B. Playing in the garden. C. Preparing for the exam. 9. What does the woman suggest? A. Talking with Missy. B. Leaving Missy alone. C. Meeting Mary outside. 听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。 10. What is the man? A. A physician. B. A host. C. A manager. 11. Why did Susan leave the job in the hospital? A. To take piano lessons. B. To have more free time. C. To try a new life. 12. How does Susan feel about her job now? A. Tiresome. B. Content. C. Unpleasant. 13. What is the probable relationship between Susan and Carl? A. Co-workers. B. Neighbors. C. Classmates. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a park. B. At a store. C. In the street. 15. What does the woman intend to do? 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B Heman Bekele, a 14-year-old student from Virginia, has created a cheap soap that could potentially help fight skin cancer, which earned him the title of America’s Top Young Scientist and a $25,000 cash prize after his innovation won first place in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge on October 10, 2023. At age 4, Heman moved to America from Ethiopia, where he always saw people constantly working under the hot sun. While he considered ideas for the competition, it struck him that so many people in his hometown were unaware of the risk of sun exposure. The recollections fueled his decision to focus his research on skin cancer. In June 2023, he was selected as a top-ten finalist and paired with 3M product engineering specialist Deborah Isabelle to develop and test a physical prototype (原型) of his idea. It took the pair four months of trial and error to create “Skin Cancer Treating Soap” (SCTS). The bar contains chemicals that restore the body’s dendritic cells (树突细胞) killed by cancer cells. Once reconstructed, dendritic cells, the body’s first line of defense against cancer and infections, are capable of fighting against cancer cells. SCTS, which costs just 50 cents a bar, still has to undergo clinical trials. The process could take over five years. While similar methods are available for skin cancer treatments, his solution is a more affordable alternative, especially for those in developing countries. Though the product is very promising on paper, studies would have to be carried out to test its efficiency in the real world. “I applied for the 3M Young Scientist Challenge because I believe that young minds can make a positive impact on the world,” Bekele said. “I have always been interested in biology and technology, and this challenge gave me the perfect platform to showcase my ideas. The opportunity to work with 3M experts and show my project to judges was an exciting prospect (前景). I am passionate about finding sustainable solutions to global problems, and I hope to inspire others to do the same.” 4. What inspired Heman’s idea for the invention? A. Folk tales. B. Childhood memories. C. Working experiences. D. Medical observations. 5. How does SCTS work? A. It minimizes solar radiation. B. It reactivates destroyed cells. C. It kills cancer cells directly. D. It removes viruses from the skin. 6. What aspect of the soap does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A. Its making process. B. Its working method. C. Its advantage. D. Its development. 7. Which of the following can best describe Heman? A. Innovative and ambitious. B. Inspiring and tolerant. C. Sensitive and accessible. D. Energetic and thoughtful. C The world’s population cast aside 49 million tons of electronic waste, known as e-waste. It has been calculated that this number will grow to more than 60 million tons by 2023. What is causing the upsurge (激增) in e-waste? Technology is becoming more and more widespread, covering almost every aspect of our lives. Meanwhile, the lifespan of devices is getting shorter—many products will be thrown away once their batteries die, to be replaced by new devices. Companies intentionally plan the obsolescence (过时) of their goods by updating the design or software and discontinuing support for older models, so that now it is usually cheaper and easier to buy a new product than to repair an old one. Since prices are falling, electronic devices are in demand around the world. As more people buy electronic equipment, manufacturers (制造商) are beginning to face shortages of the raw materials needed to make their products, so recycling and reusing materials from discarded (扔掉) products and waste makes economic and environmental sense. Recycling e-waste is practiced both formally and informally. Proper or formal e-waste recycling usually involves taking apart the electronics, sorting through the materials and cleaning them. Companies must obey health and safety rules to reduce the health and environmental hazards of handling e-waste by using pollution-control technologies. All this makes formal recycling expensive. Informal recycling is typically unlicensed and uncontrolled. At informal recycling workshops, men and women recover valuable materials by burning devices to melt away non-valuable materials. Usually they do not wear protective equipment and lack any awareness that they are handling dangerous materials. With the amount of e-waste growing around the world, recycling alone will not be enough to solve the problem. In order to reduce e-waste, manufacturers need to design electronics that are safer, and more durable (耐用的), repairable and recyclable. The best thing you can do is resist buying a new device until you really need it. Try to get your old product repaired if possible and, if it can’t be fixed, resell or recycle it responsibly. Before you recycle your device, put any broken parts in separate containers and close these tightly to prevent chemicals from leaking. Wear latex (乳胶) gloves and a mask if you’re handling something that’s broken. 8. Which of the following is a reason for e-waste’s sharp increasing? A. The results of updating devices. B. The falling of devices’ quality. C. The methods of recycling e-waste. D. The shortage of protective equipment. 9. What makes recycling e-waste meaningful according to the text? A. Increasing the variety of electronic products. B. Lowering the costs of technology innovation. C. Relieving the lack of the raw materials. D. Improving the poor quality of e-devices. 10. What is the meaning of the underlined word “hazards” in paragraph 4? A. Influence. B. Limits. C. Harm. D. Costs. 11. What does the author want to convey in the last paragraph? A. E-waste could be broken down by burying it underground for a long time. B. Companies should be mainly responsible for reducing e-waste. C. Fixing a device could cause more pollution than buying a new one. D. Everyone should take action to reduce e-waste. D There is no doubt that when you receive a compliment, you feel good and when you receive a criticism, you feel upset and want to refuse it. You shouldn’t be surprised by your reaction to the negative comment, as it’s human’s survival mechanism to avoid being criticized. Clearly, we don’t want to be seen as failures, so we’d rather shut our eyes and cover our ears than have to take any criticisms from others. Imagine you’re learning to play the guitar, and you have just done your first public performance. Your teacher says, “You did well,” which may not be as useful in helping you improve your performance skills as “Your timing needs some work.” So I believe that criticisms are better than compliments. No one would argue that healthy nutrition is a bad thing. However, too much food or drink — no matter how healthy they may be — can make us ill. Too many compliments take us away from our original enthusiasm of enjoying an activity. We start doing the activity only for the sake of receiving self-satisfying praise. Without the expectation of praise, our enthusiasm to complete things begins to be lost. Launched in 2010, Microsoft KIN only lasted on the market for 48 days. It was very obvious that most 15 to 30-year-olds preferred Androids, BlackBerrys and iPhones to the Microsoft KIN. If criticism and feedback from the target group had been received while the phone was in development, Microsoft KIN could have avoided the huge embarrassment and its final failure. Just to be clear, I’m talking about constructive criticism, which I like to think of as “healthy criticism”. The right kind of criticism is honest feedback that will benefit you. Feedback forces you to reconsider your actions and the way you work. If you use constructive criticism wisely, it can guide you away from bad practices, giving you support and courage to move forward to be a better person in the future. 12. What can we learn about compliment and criticism in Paragraph 1? A. People’s response to them. B. People’s ways to express them. C. People’s understanding of them. D. People’s different opinions on them. 13. How would people be when receiving too many compliments? A. More annoyed. B. More satisfied. C. Less worried. D. Less interested. 14. How can healthy criticism be helpful according to the last paragraph? A. To encourage growth. B. To develop intelligence. C. To avoid embarrassment. D. To reduce enthusiasm. 15. What is a suitable title for the passage? A. Criticisms are better than compliments. B Constructive criticism contributes to better future. C. Honest feedback comes from healthy criticism. D. Enough enthusiasm is vital for further development. 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to express our gratitude and affection for the incredible women who have shaped our lives, whether that’s your mum, your grandma, your friend or whoever else you’d like to celebrate. ____16____ But figuring out what to say can be tough! Wondering what to write in your Mother’s Day card that could possibly capture your love for your mum? ____17____ Expressing gratitude and appreciation Start with a classic expression of gratitude. Thank your mother for her unwavering love, support, and the countless sacrifices she’s made. ____18____ Highlight specific memories or actions that showcase your mother’s love and care. Whether it’s her comforting words during challenging times or the delicious meals she prepares, acknowledging these small but significant gestures adds a personal touch. Affectionate closing ____19____ Common phrases like “With all my love,” or “Forever grateful” reinforce the depth of your feelings. After you’ve finished crafting your masterpiece of a Mother’s Day card message, sign it with a flourish! A personal touch, such as a heart or a smiley face, adds an extra layer of authenticity to your message. A Mother’s Day card is a chance to convey the love and appreciation you feel for the remarkable women in your life. ____20____ Whether your style is poetic, humorous, or emotional, the key is to be sincere and genuine. As you put down your feelings into words, remember that the most meaningful messages come from the heart, creating a lasting keepsake (纪念品) that your mother will treasure for years to come. A. Here are a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing! B. There are countless ways to create a heartfelt message. C. Express your excitement about creating more memories together. D. End your message with warm and affectionate closing expressions. E. If you have plans for the day or future adventures, mention them in your card. F. A simple “Thank you for everything you do” sets a warm and appreciative tone. G. While selecting the perfect Mother’s Day card is important, the affections written inside hold even greater significance. 第二部分 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。 Family quest brings joy and tears Li Yong reunites with his family in Liyang, Jiangsu, on Dec 31, 2023. When Li Yong took the train to the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, more than 1,500 kilometers away from his hometown — Liyang, Jiangsu province, he was just 2 years old. He was among about 3,000 children from the southern China, who were adopted by herdsmen in the late 1950s, when the country was ____21____ by natural disasters and the government of Inner Mongolia took the initiative to take care of these children. Over the past six ____22____, these adoptees learned to adjust to their new environment and families, but they haven’t stopped digging into their past and exploring their ____23____. Li ____24____ learned that he was adopted when chatting with villagers. After his foster parents (养父母) passed away, Li ____25____ the idea of looking for his biological mother. ____26____, it was not easy for him as he didn’t know his biological family or even his birthplace. Although ____27____, the journey for some has been realized ____28____ the application of the DNA technology. The ____29____ point came in 2021, when Li’s daughter told him that the Ministry of Public Security was helping people find their parents through DNA comparison with the _____30_____ of a national DNA database. After having a blood sample taken at the local police station, Li waited for two years. Late last year, he got _____31_____ that his mother had been found. On Dec 31, Li finally reunited with his mother, 97-year-old Shi Bamei, in a village in Liyang. Bursting into tears of _____32_____, Li hugged his mother, who kept _____33_____ for the long separation. At Shi’s home, Li served his mother a spoonful of tangyuan, a sweet dumpling symbolizing reunion, on Dec 31. “With the support and cooperation between the police and _____34_____ groups, I believe there will be more good news for people with long-lost relatives. There will be new reunions and new _____35_____,” he says. 21. A. hit B. covered C. reserved D. damaged 22. A. weeks B. years C. decades D. months 23. A. roots B. possibilities C. relatives D. stories 24. A. quickly B. frequently C. hardly D. gradually 25. A. put up with B. came up with C. kept up with D. caught up with 26. A. Instead B. Therefore C. However D. Otherwise 27. A. inspiring B. appealing C. alarming D. challenging 28. A. with regard to B. due to C. according to D. as to 29. A. turning B. ending C. following D. coming 30. A. patience B. assistance C. appliance D. guidance 31. A. identified B. informed C. warned D. noticed 32. A. depression B. fear C. joy D. surprise 33. A. criticizing B. forgiving C. apologizing D. complaining 34. A. volunteer B. villager C. attendant D. worker 35. A. struggle B. campaign C. hope D. determination 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。 The recent hit in China is all about Harbin, Helongjiang. Numerous netizens have expressed their longing for this northern ice city, declaring ____36____ (enthusiastic), “Harbin, I’m coming!” Among those highlights, the journey of 11 kids from Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region has melted hearts across the Internet. Fondly (深情地) ____37____ (describe) as “Little Tangerines (柑橘)” for their orange-colored coats, the kids also visited China’s northernmost town, ____38____ they sang the national anthem (国歌). The firefighters there had prepared snow sculptures and snowmen, eagerly expecting the ____39____ (arrive) of the “Little Tangerines”. Mr. Liang, the leader of the group, confirmed their coming in Mohe. This study tour, under the spotlight of the entire Internet, ____40____ (draw) a lot of attention so far. The parents are grateful for the concern shown by netizens and ____41____ care provided by friends in the Northeast China. They feel more at ease ____42____ everyone’s collective support. ____43____ was reported that the residents organized a fleet of about 300 private vehicles, ____44____ (provide) free rides to tourists. Despite the city’s freezing climate, its residents work diligently _____45_____ (create) a warm environment for their guests. 第四部分：写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节：应用文写作(满分15分) 46. 假如你是高中学生李华，上周末参加了主题为保护环境的志愿者活动，请你为学校校报的“英语天地”栏目写一篇短文，分享这次有意义的活动。内容包括以下要点： (1)活动的时间、地点、目的等； (2)活动的内容； (3)活动的意义和自己的感受。 注意： (1)词数80词左右； (2)可以适当增加细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节：读后续写(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 Mary waited anxiously for her turn in the empty dressing room. Never had she been so nervous before. This competition was of vital importance to her comeback. “If I can win today,” she said to herself, “I can dance on the national stage next month.” Three months ago, her left arm was seriously injured in a car accident. After the medical treatment, she began to recover slowly. She practiced over and over again in order to regain her dancing skills. “Hi, Mary,” in rushed her friend Jessica. “How is your arm? Is it going to influence your performance?” “I guess it can be tolerated for I am to win the match.” said Mary with a determined look. “Admirable! But I hear that a girl called Linda is really gifted and strong. She can be your real well-matched competitor. Come on!” After Jessica left, Mary decided to practice her most difficult spin (旋转). “If I don’t try harder. I won’t grasp this chance.” She thought. But her arm began to hurt, making her worried. “Mary, what makes you think you have a chance tonight?” she said to herself. After the pain was gone, she continued to warm up. A slim girl hurried in and put down an equipment bag on the chair. Then, she took out her dance dress quickly and put it on skillfully. Seeing Mary, she smiled politely and said “Hi, I’m Linda. I am the next one!” Mary nodded in reply but felt uncomfortable. “This is just my competitor. Because of her, I may lose tonight.” Her mind was wandering when Linda let out a scream, “Oh, God, I can’t find my music tape!” Linda searched her bag but in vain. “It may be missing on the way.” With these words, she then rushed out. 注意： 1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好； Paragraph 1: Suddenly, Mary caught sight of a black box under the chair where Linda put her bags. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: After watching Lindas excellent performance, Mary stepped onto the stage. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$