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青岛二中2023-2024学年第二学期6月份阶段练习——高二试题（英语） 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. How will the woman get to work today? A. By bus. B. By car. C. On foot. 2. What is the weather like now? A. Cool. B. Rainy. C. Hot. 3. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a car. B. In a restaurant. C. In a shop. 4. When is the woman's birthday? A. April 18th. B. April 20th. C. April 25th. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. Career choice. B. Personal interest. C. Medicine preference. 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5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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 does the man ask the woman to do? A. Pass a message. B. Send an email. C. Upload some documents. 7. How can David reach the man? A. By giving him a call. B. By sending him a message. C. By meeting him in the office. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. How much did the man pay for the cooking class? A.220 dollars. B.255 dollars. C.300 dollars. 9. What did the man do last night? A. He had fun at a party. B. He watched cooking programs. C. He showed his cooking skills. 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Teacher and student. C. Schoolmates. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. How does the man feel about contemporary paintings? A. Disappointed. B. Curious. C. Uninterested. 12. What do we know about The Flavor Spot? A. Its food has been reviewed favorably. B. It has an amazing indoor seating area. C. It provides beautiful surroundings to take photos. 13. What will the woman do next? A. Visit the photograph exhibit. B. Enjoy the urban landscapes. C. Make an online reservation. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. Which bookstore is David visiting? A. The one on Edgar Street. B. The one on Main Street. C. The one on Elm Street. 15. What is Alice planning to buy? A. A new novel. B. A cookbook. C. A travel guide. 16. Why does the man read a lot? A. He finds it relaxing. B. He has a lot of free time. C. He has no other hobbies. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Why did the Robinsons decide to leave their jobs? A. They got poorly paid. B. They wanted to work at a community center. C. They were inspired by a volunteer experience. 18. What is the purpose of GSI projects? A. To make profits. B. To share resources worldwide. C. To supply clean water and cleanliness for the needy. 19. Who should actively contribute to GSI projects? A. Community members. B. Project managers. C. Devoted volunteers. 20. Why does the speaker give the talk? A. To make an appeal. B. To discuss a social issue. C. To introduce the Robinsons. 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 A、B、C、D的四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Expecting to travel abroad but lacking a loose budget? Interested in meaningful volunteering programs but worried about issues like your security or working conditions? Here comes a right place for you — Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary (保护区). Highlights ●Volunteering with elephants and bringing them back into their natural habitat ●Making a difference in the conservation efforts to save elephants living under awful conditions ●Helping teach English to the communities and raising awareness about the captive (圈养的) elephant situation ●Wandering the forests and observing elephants’ natural behaviors in their home environment Our Sanctuary Our sanctuary has rescued 5 elephants from the tourism industry and we have now brought them home to live out their lives in the forest, in semi-wild conditions. We need volunteers to help us keep these elephants happy and healthy in their natural habitat. With volunteer support, we hope to return more elephants to the forest soon. Your Tasks ●Performing research on the natural elephant behaviors and the surrounding forest ●Taking part in community projects such as teaching English at the school and to other locals ●Carrying out litter pick-ups with the kids to educate on waste management Your Rough Schedule Day 1: Pickup from Chiang Mai at 9 am. Travel through a national park and stunning mountains until you arrive in our unique village. Meet your homestay family and the other volunteers, and immerse yourself in hill tribe culture. Day 2: Wake up early to hike in the forest and find our elephants. Spend the morning recording and learning about these amazing animals and their natural behaviors. Return to the village in the late afternoon and take part in our community & camp & teaching projects. Day 3: Another early start to hike to observe our elephants one last time. Return to Chiang Mai in the afternoon. 1. Which of the following is a feature of volunteer work at the sanctuary? A. Looking after captive elephants with the locals. B. Finding and feeding elephants in natural forests. C. Teaching people to conserve elephants’ natural habitat. D. Helping rescue elephants living in the poor environment. 2. What should you do as a volunteer there? A. Have the great ability to go hiking for days. B. Participate in anti-poverty projects. C. Undertake research into wild elephants independently. D. Master local languages and know about tribe culture. 3. Where does this text most probably come from? A. A travel journal. B. A holiday brochure. C. A geographical essay. D. An educational website. 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了Kindred Spirit大象保护区的志愿者招募信息。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Highlights部分的Making a difference in the conservation efforts to save elephants living under awful conditions.(为拯救生活在恶劣条件下的大象的保护努力做出贡献)”可知，拯救处于环境恶劣的大象是保护区志愿者工作的特色之一。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Your Rough Schedule部分的“Day 2: Wake up early to hike in the forest and find our elephants. Spend the morning recording and learning about these amazing animals and their natural behaviors. Return to the village in the late afternoon(第二天：早早起床，去森林里徒步寻找我们的大象。上午时间记录并学习这些令人惊奇的动物及其它们的自然行为。傍晚时分返回村庄)”和“Day 3: Another early start to hike to observe our elephants one last time. Return to Chiang Mai in the afternoon.(第三天：再次早早开始徒步观察我们的大象，这是最后一次。下午返回清迈)”可知，志愿者需要在森林中徒步寻找和观察大象，所以如果你想在那里做志愿者，你应该有很好的徒步旅行能力。故选A。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Expecting to travel abroad but lacking a loose budget? Interested in meaningful volunteering programs but worried about issues like your security or working conditions? Here comes a right place for you——Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary.(想出国旅游，但预算不够宽裕？对有意义的志愿活动感兴趣，但担心安全或工作条件等问题？这里有一个适合你的地方——Kindred Spirit大象保护区)”可知，本文为想出国旅游但预算不足，或想作志愿者又担心安全或工作条件的人提供了一份大象保护区的志愿者工作，与国外旅游有关，故文章可能出自假日宣传册。故选B。 B They thought it was going to be easy. A piece of cake. The band, Suenalo, were excited that they would present their skills to a group of troubled youth at a detention center (少管所). They arrived at the invitation of a friend, who was an adviser at the center. He had mentioned a career day where members of the community came to speak to the teens about their jobs. Usually the speakers were bankers or lawyers, so he thought it would be interesting for the kids to meet some musicians and maybe even hear some music. “They need something cool to get their attention” was the pitch from the friend. The kids, about 40, were brought in, looking distant, some even angry. Chad Bernstein, the trombone player, started telling the career of a musician from touring to copyright to the business aspects, trying to draw their interest. However, it didn’t. Sensing that they couldn’t win, the band, a little thrown, decided to play one song. With music going, the kids seemed to respond, their heads nodding to the beat. One of them sang a lyric (歌词). The band sang it back. Then, one by one, the musicians began picking up the beat. Chad started free styling a rap, going back and forth with the kid, and in no time, other kids jumped in. Suddenly the band and the kids were creating a song from scratch and all of them were in musical heaven. For Chad, that moment inspired him to found Guitars Over Guns, an organization that pairs at-risk middle-schoolers with professional musicians. As both music teachers and life coaches, the musicians give the kids a way to find their creative voices and get through dark times. Over time, the kids have dropped their tough fronts and shared personal stories, from family tragedies to ordinary struggles at school with friends. “So far we’ve helped over 2,700 students. Our work is highly satisfying because it shows us that a music career is more than a job, it can have more impact,” says Chad Bernstein. 4. Why did the band come to the detention center? A. To get attention. B. To display skills. C. To plan their careers. D. To chat about music. 5. What can we learn about the song created on the spot? A. Its lyrics were from the kids. B. Chad owned its copyright. C. It was composed cooperatively. D. The kids picked up its beat. 6. What does Guitars Over Guns do to help at-risk teens? A. Offer guidance on life. B. Give full school instruction. C. Relate personal stories. D. Promote awareness of risks. 7. What kind of person is Chad Bernstein? A. Disciplined. B. Purposeful. C. Humorous. D. Traditional. 【答案】4. B 5. C 6. A 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了乐队Suenalo在拘留中心帮助问题青年这件事激发了Chad Bernstein成立Guitars Over Guns组织，帮助更多孩子的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The band, Suenalo, were excited that they would present their skills to a group of troubled youth at a detention center(少管所). (乐队Suenalo很兴奋，他们将在拘留中心向一群问题青年展示他们的技艺。)”可知，他们将去拘留中心向一群问题青年展示他们的技艺。故选B。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“One of them sang a lyric(歌词). The band sang it back. Then, one by one, the musicians began picking up the beat. Chad started free styling a rap, going back and forth with the kid, and in no time, other kids jumped in. Suddenly the band and the kids were creating a song from scratch and all of them were in musical heaven. (其中一人唱了一首抒情歌曲。乐队回唱。然后，乐手们一个接一个地开始跟上节拍。查德开始自由模仿说唱，和那个孩子来回跳，很快，其他孩子也加入了进来。突然，乐队和孩子们开始从零开始创作一首歌，所有人都进入了音乐天堂。)”可知，现场的歌曲是由乐队和孩子们共同创作的。故选C。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段“As both music teachers and life coaches, the musicians give the kids a way to find their creative voices and get through dark times. (作为音乐老师和生活教练，音乐家们给孩子们提供了一种找到他们创造性声音的方式，并度过了黑暗时期。)”可知，Guitars Over Guns帮助孩子们提供生活指导。故选A。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“For Chad, that moment inspired him to found Guitars Over Guns, an organization that pairs at-risk middle-schoolers with professional musicians. As both music teachers and life coaches, the musicians give the kids a way to find their creative voices and get through dark times. (对查德来说，那一刻激发了他创立Guitars Over Guns的灵感，这是一个帮助处境危险的中学生与专业音乐家结对的组织。作为音乐老师和生活教练，音乐家们给孩子们提供了一种找到他们创造性声音的方式，并度过了黑暗时期。)”以及最后一段“ ‘So far we’ve helped over 2,700 students. Our work is highly satisfying because it shows us that a music career is more than a job, it can have more impact,’ says Chad Bernstein. (“到目前为止，我们已经帮助了2700多名学生。我们的工作非常令人满意，因为它告诉我们，音乐事业不仅仅是一份工作，它可以产生更大的影响，”查德伯恩斯坦说)”Chad Bernstein给孩子提供了有意义的指导，帮助了很多学生，可推知，他所做的工作是有意义的且目标明确的。故选B。 C More than one-third of the world‘s food is wasted or thrown away, most of which ends up in landfills, producing very large amounts of planet-warming greenhouse gases. Now, many studies show that it is becoming harder to grow enough food to feed an increasing population due to climate change and soil degradation. But one of the most promising and simplest solutions lies in the problem itself: this wasted food — if composted (制堆肥) — could slow climate change and improve soil quality. Higher-quality soil also continues to absorb more carbon from the atmosphere, helping to improve plants and contributing further to fighting climate change. Returning one ton of organic matter to each hectare of soil would increase the production of cereal crops each year in Africa, Asia and South America by millions of tons. While it is true that people can compost in their yards, community gardens, or even on their kitchen counters, larger-scale efforts, including infrastructure (基础设施) and incentives (激励) for consumers, would take it to the next level. Imagine if consumers could just leave unwanted food in a roadside bin for pickup, or drop it off at a local store, earning a few cents a bucket, just like what has been offered for recycling bottles or newspapers. Moreover, in the case of composting, the payment incentive system would be great because the end-product of compost can be sold to farmers, making it an economically workable model, something that is often lacking in recycling, especially for certain materials, like many types of plastics. Eventually, more widespread composting of food would pave the way for solutions to additional waste challenges, such as the disposal of packaging and clothing. This will have other positive effects as well; if more consumers compost, companies will be more inspired to make and use compostable packaging, clothing, and other products. While more compostable items are starting to emerge today, additional composting will further drive demand and innovation, and offer a game-changing solution for the planet. 8. What can be concluded from paragraph 1? A. The great impact of climate change on food. B. The burden of population growth on the planet. C. The uneven distribution of food around the world. D. The urgency of properly dealing with wasted food. 9. What can be learned about the approach to composting wasted food? A. It is only workable on a small scale. B. It would take a long term to have an effect. C. It may raise people’s awareness of reducing food waste. D. It requires comprehensive efforts to achieve a better effect. 10. What does the author think of the payment incentive system of composting food? A. It is highly profitable. B. It is easy to carry out. C. It is a sustainable economic cycle pattern. D. It is more effective than other recycling systems. 11. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. How Wasted Food Could Be Reduced B. How Wasted Food Could Impact Humans C. How Wasted Food Could Save the Planet D. How Wasted Food Could Become a Business 【答案】8. D 9. D 10. C 11. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了如果对浪费的食物进行堆肥，可以形成一个可持续的经济循环模式，并为解决其它废物问题铺平道路，解决环境问题，保护我们的地球。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“More than one-third of the world‘s food is wasted or thrown away, most of which ends up in landfills, producing very large amounts of planet-warming greenhouse gases. Now, many studies show that it is becoming harder to grow enough food to feed an increasing population due to climate change and soil degradation.”（世界上超过三分之一的食物被浪费或扔掉，其中大部分最终被填埋，产生了大量导致地球变暖的温室气体。现在，许多研究表明，由于气候变化和土壤退化，越来越难以种植足够的粮食来养活不断增长的人口。）可知，本段主要介绍了被浪费的食物对环境的影响和导致的粮食短缺问题，由此可总结出，妥善处理浪费食物的紧迫性。故选D项。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“While it is true that people can compost in their yards, community gardens, or even on their kitchen counters, larger-scale efforts, including infrastructure (基础设施) and incentives (激励) for consumers, would take it to the next level.”（虽然人们确实可以在院子里、社区花园甚至厨房柜台上堆肥，但更大规模的努力，包括基础设施建设和对消费者的激励，将把它提升到一个新的水平。）可推知，我们可以从垃圾食物堆肥的方法中了解到要达到更好的效果，这需要综合努力。故选D项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Imagine if consumers could just leave unwanted food in a roadside bin for pickup, or drop it off at a local store, earning a few cents a bucket, just like what has been offered for recycling bottles or newspapers.”（想象一下，如果消费者可以把不需要的食物放在路边的垃圾箱里，让别人来捡，或者把它们扔到当地的商店里，每桶能赚几美分，就像回收瓶子或报纸一样。）以及第四段中“Moreover, in the case of composting, the payment incentive system would be great because the end-product of compost can be sold to farmers, making it an economically workable model, ”（此外，在堆肥的情况下，奖励制度将是伟大的，因为堆肥的最终产品可以卖给农民，使其成为一个经济上可行的模式）可推知，作者对堆肥食品的奖励制度，认为这是一个可持续的经济周期模式。故选C项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第二段中“But one of the most promising and simplest solutions lies in the problem itself: this wasted food — if composted (制堆肥) —— could slow climate change and improve soil quality.”（但最有希望和最简单的解决方案之一在于问题本身：这些浪费的食物-如果堆肥-可以减缓气候变化并改善土壤质量。）和最后一段中“While more compostable items are starting to emerge today, additional composting will further drive demand and innovation, and offer a game-changing solution for the planet.”（虽然今天开始出现更多的可堆肥物品，但额外的堆肥将进一步推动需求和创新，并为地球提供改变游戏规则的解决方案。）可推知，文章介绍如果对浪费的食物进行堆肥，可以形成一个可持续的经济循环模式，并为解决其它废物问题铺平道路，解决环境问题，保护我们的地球。故“浪费的食物如何拯救地球”是最佳标题。故选C项。 D There’s a useful concept from psychology that helps explain why good people do things that harm the environment: the false consensus effect. That’s where we overvalue how acceptable and prevalent (普遍的) our own behavior is in society. Put simply, if you’re doing something (even if you secretly know you probably shouldn’t), you’re more likely to think plenty of other people do it too. What’s more, you likely overestimate how much other people think that behavior is broadly OK. This bias (偏见) allows people to justify socially unacceptable or illegal behaviors. Researchers have observed the false consensus effect in drug use and illegal hunting. More recently, conservationists are beginning to reveal how this effect contributes to environmental damage. In Australia, people who admitted to poaching (偷猎) thought it was much more prevalent in society than it really was, and had higher estimates than fishers who obeyed the law. They also believed others viewed poaching as socially acceptable; however, in reality, more than 90% of fishers held the opposite view. The false consensus effect has also shown up in studies examining support for nuclear energy and offshore wind farms. Just as concepts from psychology can help explain some forms of environmental damage, so too can they help address it. For example, research shows people are more likely to litter in areas where there’s already a-lot of trash scattered around; so making sure the ground around a bin is not covered in rubbish may help. Factual information on how other people think and behave can be very powerful. Energy companies have substantially reduced energy consumption simply by showing people how their electricity use compares to their neighbors. Encouragingly, stimulating people’s natural desire for status has also been successful in getting people to “go green to be seen”, or to publicly buy eco-friendly products. As the research evidence shows, social norms can be a powerful force in encouraging and popularizing environmentally friendly behaviors. Perhaps you can do your bit by sharing this article! 12. Which example best illustrates the false consensus effect? A. A student spends long hours surfing the internet. B. A blogger assumes many people dislike his posts. C. A driver frequently parks illegally in public places. D. A smoker believes people generally approve of smoking. 13. How did most Australian fishers view the issue of poaching? A. It is unacceptable. B. It is widespread. C. It is controversial. D. It is complex. 14. What do the underlined words “go green to be seen” in paragraph 5 mean? A. Embrace green habits for better health. B. Make green choices that others can perceive. C. Join green movements for personal fulfillment. D. Choose green items that are easy to spot in stores. 15. What is a recommended approach to addressing environmental problems? A. Understate social norms. B. Highlight personal responsibilities. C. Publicize sustainable practices. D. Encourage technological innovations. 【答案】12. D 13. A 14. B 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了什么是“错误共识效应”，并说明可以通过这一效应背后的心理学原理来实施社会规范，从而鼓励和推广环境友好行为。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“There’s a useful concept from psychology that helps explain why good people do things that harm the environment: the false consensus effect. That’s where we overvalue how acceptable and prevalent(普遍的) our own behavior is in society. Put simply, if you’re doing something (even if you secretly know you probably shouldn’t), you’re more likely to think plenty of other people do it too. What’s more, you likely overestimate how much other people think that behavior is broadly OK.(心理学中有一个有用的概念，可以帮助解释为什么好人会做损害环境的事情：错误共识效应。这就是我们高估自己的行为在社会上的可接受性和普遍性的原因。简单地说，如果你正在做某事（即使你私下里知道你可能不应该做），你更有可能认为很多其他人也在做这件事。更重要的是，你可能高估了其他人对这种行为的看法)”及第二段“Researchers have observed the false consensus effect in drug use and illegal hunting.(研究人员在吸毒和非法狩猎中观察到了错误共识效应)”可知，错误共识效应表示我们高估自己的行为在社会上的可接受性和普遍性，即使自己知道这件事不应该做，D选项“吸烟者认为人们普遍赞成吸烟”就是一个典型例子。故选D。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“In Australia, people who admitted to poaching(偷猎) thought it was much more prevalent in society than it really was, and had higher estimates than fishers who obeyed the law. They also believed others viewed poaching as socially acceptable; however, in reality, more than 90% of fishers held the opposite view.(在澳大利亚，承认偷猎的人认为偷猎在社会上比实际情况要普遍得多，并且比遵守法律的渔民有更高的估计。他们还认为其他人认为偷猎是社会可以接受的；然而，在现实中，超过90%的渔民持相反的观点)”可知，大多数澳大利亚渔民认为偷猎是不可接受的。故选A。 【14题详解】 词义猜测题。根据倒数第二段“Factual information on how other people think and behave can be very powerful. Energy companies have substantially reduced energy consumption simply by showing people how their electricity use compares to their neighbors.Encouragingly, stimulating people’s natural desire for status has also been successful in getting people(关于其他人如何思考和行为的事实信息是非常强大的。能源公司仅仅通过向人们展示他们与邻居的用电量对比，就大幅减少了能源消耗。令人鼓舞的是，激发人们对身份的自然渴望也成功地吸引了人们)”及划线词后文“或者公开购买环保产品”可推知，激发人们对于身份的自然渴望能吸引人们做出能让别人感知到的绿色生活的选择，划线词表示“做出别人能感知到的绿色生活的选择”。故选B。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“As the research evidence shows, social norms can be a powerful force in encouraging and popularizing environmentally friendly behaviors. Perhaps you can do your bit by sharing this article!(研究证据表明，社会规范可以成为鼓励和推广环境友好行为的强大力量。也许你可以通过分享这篇文章来尽你的一份力)”及倒数第二段“Factual information on how other people think and behave can be very powerful.(关于其他人如何思考和行为的事实信息是非常强大的)”可推知，通过社会规范公布其他人的思考和行为信息可以鼓励和推广环境友好行为，因此，宣传可持续实践是一个值得推荐的处理环境问题的方法。故选C。 第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下列短文，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。 As a high school student, you’re likely used to learning through reading textbooks. ____16____ This lies at the heart of “experiential (由经验得来的) appreciation”, a philosophy that encourages you to engage directly with the world around you. It’s about learning from real-life experiences, and discovering a more profound and engaging way to learn. To practice experiential appreciation, you can start by getting involved in hands-on activities related to your subjects. They will provide a firsthand understanding of the concepts you’re studying, making learning active and meaningful. So, try joining a sports team, picking up a paintbrush, or taking part in a local charity event. ____17____ As you dive deeper, immerse (沉浸) yourself fully in the surroundings and activities. When you’re in nature, don’t just look around. ____18____ Touching the leaves, feeling the wind and listening to the birds can enrich your learning and make each moment more memorable. ____19____ After trying something new, ask yourself what you learned and how it made you feel. Write in a journal or discuss it with friends. This self-discovery turns experiences into life lessons and offers a deeper understanding of the world. Experiential appreciation transforms learning from a task to be completed into a journey to be treasured. ____20____ So, explore the world around you, let every experience shape you, and discover the endless possibilities that await. This is the core of true learning, where every moment is a step towards a richer, more enlightened life. A. Now consider expanding your learning from just reading to actively participating. B. It extends learning far beyond textbooks. C. Instead, activate your senses for a stronger tie with it. D. Mind the impact of your actions on the environment. E. Take your experiences further by reflecting on them. F. Textbooks offer a systematic introduction to essential concepts and principles. G. These activities bring learning to life. 【答案】16. A 17. G 18. C 19. E 20. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了“体验式欣赏”这种学习方法。 【16题详解】 根据上文“As a high school student, you’re likely used to learning through reading textbooks.(作为一名高中生，你可能习惯了通过阅读教科书来学习。)”以及下文“This lies at the heart of ‘experiential(由经验得来的) appreciation’, a philosophy that encourages you to engage directly with the world around you.(这是‘体验式欣赏’的核心，这种哲学鼓励你直接与周围的世界接触。)可知，此处承上启下，引出下文“体验式欣赏”，应讲述有其他的学习方法，A项“现在考虑把你的学习从单纯的阅读扩展到积极参与。”符合语境。故选A。 【17题详解】 根据上文“So, try joining a sports team, picking up a paintbrush, or taking part in a local charity event.(所以，试着加入一个运动队，拿起画笔，或者参加当地的慈善活动。) ”可知，此处应进一步谈论这些活动的作用，G项“这些活动将学习带入生活。”符合语境。故选G。 【18题详解】 根据上文“When you’re in nature, don’t just look around.(当你在大自然中时，不要只是环顾四周。)”和下文“Touching the leaves, feeling the wind and listening to the birds can enrich your learning and make each moment more memorable.(触摸树叶，感受风，倾听鸟儿，可以丰富你的学习，让每一刻都更难忘。)”可知，此处与前文形成转折，衔接下文，谈论在大自然应该做激活自己的感官，C项“相反，激活你的感官，与它建立更牢固的联系。”符合语境。故选C。 【19题详解】 根据下文“After trying something new, ask yourself what you learned and how it made you feel. Write in a journal or discuss it with friends. This self-discovery turns experiences into life lessons and offers a deeper understanding of the world.(尝试新事物后，问问自己你学到了什么，以及它给你带来了什么感觉。写日记或与朋友讨论。这种自我发现将体验融入生活课程，并加深了对世界的理解。)”可知，此处在谈论反思，E项“通过反思你的经历，让你的经历更进一步。”符合语境。故选E。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Experiential appreciation transforms learning from a task to be completed into a journey to be treasured.(体验式欣赏将学习从一个需要完成的任务转变为一个需要珍惜的旅程。)”可知，此处在谈论体验式欣赏对学习的好处，B项“它将学习扩展到远远超出教科书的范围。)”符合语境，It指代前面的Experiential appreciation。故选B。 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中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Zainab Amjad, a 24-year-old girl, is working on an oil rig (钻井架) as an engineer in Iraq, where companies ____21____ deep into the ground to look for oil. Most of her women colleagues work in an office.____22____, Amjad chose to work in the oil fields. It is not a ____23____ job for women from conservative communities. Petrochemical programs in the country's engineering schools are for students with the best ____24____. Amjad was in the top 5 percent of her graduating class at Basra University in 2018. She is part of a new generation of Iraqi women who are going against tribal ____25____. “ Many times many locals ____26____, ‘Sure, we'll see you out there,’ telling me I wouldn't be able to make it,” said Amjad, “But this only ____27____ me harder.” Amjad hopes to help ____28____ a labor rights group for Iraqi ____29____ engineers in the future. In this war-tom country, women are more than likely to be _____30_____, under-educated, employed in low-wage or unpaid work, and subject to _____31_____ for getting married or having children. Not only does Amjad face _____32_____ within the industry, she also faces ongoing protests by local tribes (部落) and violence toward oil workers. But the woman is willing to _____33_____ difficulties, such as poor services and high unemployment. Amjad said she has little _____34_____ to even consider these difficulties, for even at night she is often working. “The drilling never _____35_____.” she said. 21. A. dive B. drill C. drag D. draw 22. A. Similarly B. Consequently C. Instead D. Otherwise 23. A. usual B. legal C. well-paid D. complex 24. A. grades B. habit C. actions D. character 25. A. conflicts B. arrangements C. traditions D. responsibilities 26. A. laughed B. reminded C. warned D. complained 27. A. punished B. pushed C. depressed D. denied 28. A. estimate B. enquire C. entitle D. establish 29. A. female B. male C. excellent D. hopeless 30. A. cautious B. lucky C. poor D. respectable 31. A. abuse B. dismissal C. fine D. charge 32. A. priority B. prospect C. investigation D. inequality 33. A. come across B. run into C. find out D. take on 34. A. ability B. courage C. time D. determination 35. A. appears B. stops C. operates D. loses 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. A 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. B 32. D 33. D 34. C 35. B 【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍伊拉克的一名在油田工作的女性——阿姆贾德。她愿意面对嘲笑和困难，不停地在钻井上工作。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：24岁的扎伊纳布·阿姆贾德(Zainab Amjad)是一名工程师，在伊拉克的一个石油钻塔上工作。A. dive 跳水；B. drill 钻孔；C. drag拖拉；D. draw吸引。根据第1空后的“deep into the ground to look for oil”可知，此处指“钻孔”寻找石油。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：相反，阿姆贾德选择在油田工作。A. Similarly相似地；B. Consequently因此，结果；C. Instead相反，反而；D. Otherwise否则，要不然的话。根据第2空前后“Most of her women colleagues work in an office.____2____, Amjad chose to work in the oil fields.”可知，前后表示转折关系。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：对于来自保守社区的女性来说，这并不是一份普通的工作。A. usual通常的；B. legal合法的；C. well-paid高薪的；D. complex复杂的。根据空后“for women from conservative communities. ”可知，此处指这不是“普通的”工作。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：国家工程学校的石油化工专业是为成绩最好的学生开设的。A. grades成绩，等级；B. habit习惯；C. actions 行动；D. character性格，品质。根据下文“Amjad was in the top 5 percent of her graduating class at Basra University in 2018.”可知，阿姆贾德得到最好的“成绩”。故选A。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她是反对部落传统的新一代伊拉克妇女中的一员。A. conflicts冲突；B. arrangements安排；C. traditions传统；D. responsibilities责任。根据空前“Iraqi women who are going against tribal”可知，女性钻井探石油违背了部落“传统”。故选C。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“很多当地人笑着说，‘当然，我们会在那里看到你的，’告诉我，我不可能成功，”阿姆贾德说，“但这只会让我更努力。”A. laughed大笑；B. reminded提醒；C. warned警告； D. complained抱怨。根据下文“telling me I wouldn't be able to make it”可知，当地人“嘲笑”女性钻井。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“很多当地人笑着说，‘当然，我们会在那里看到你的，’告诉我，我不可能成功，”阿姆贾德说，“但这只会让我更努力。”A. punished惩罚；B. pushed推，逼迫；C. depressed使抑郁；D. denied否认。根据“telling me I wouldn't be able to make it,”和“But this only ____7____ me harder.”可知，别人的嘲笑“推动”我更努力。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：阿姆贾德希望在未来帮助建立一个伊拉克女工程师的劳工权利组织。A. estimate估计；B. enquire询问；C. entitle 给予；D. establish建立。根据第8空前后“Amjad hopes to help ____8____ a labor rights group”可知，此处指“建立”女工程师的劳工权利组织。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在这个战争频发的国家，女性更有可能是贫穷、受教育程度低、从事低薪或无薪工作，并因结婚或生孩子而遭到解雇。Amjad希望在未来帮助建立一个伊拉克女工程师的劳工权利组织。A. female女性的；B. male男性的；C. excellent优秀的；D. hopeless无希望的。根据第9空前后“a labor rights group for Iraqi ____9____ engineers in the future”可知，此处指为伊拉克的“女性”。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在这个战争频发的国家，女性更有可能是贫穷、受教育程度低、从事低薪或无薪工作，并因结婚或生孩子而遭到解雇。A. cautious谨慎的；B. lucky幸运的；C. poor穷的；D. respectable体面的。根据第10空前后“In this war-tom country, women are more than likely to be ____10____, under-educated, employed in low-wage or unpaid work”可知，此处指女性处于“贫穷的”状态。故选C。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在这个战争频发的国家，女性更有可能是贫穷、受教育程度低、从事低薪或无薪工作，并因结婚或生孩子而遭到解雇。A. abuse 虐待；B. dismissal开除；C. fine 罚款；D. charge掌管，费用。根据第11空前后“subject to ____11____ for getting married or having children”可知，此处指女性遭到“开除”。故选B。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：阿姆贾德不仅面临着石油行业内部的不平等，她还面临着当地部落持续不断的抗议和针对石油工人的暴力。A. priority优先权；B. prospect展望；C. investigation调查；D. inequality不平等。根据空后“within the industry, she also faces ongoing protests by local tribes (部落) and violence toward oil workers”可知，此处指她面临着“不平等”。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：但这位女性愿意面对困难，比如糟糕的服务和高失业率。A. come across偶遇；B. run into 撞上；C. find out找出，查明；D. take on 承担，呈现。根据空前后“But the woman is willing to ____13____ difficulties, such as poor services and high unemployment”可知，她愿意“承担”困难。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：阿姆贾德说，她几乎没有时间考虑这些困难，因为即使在晚上她也经常工作。A. ability能力；B. courage勇气；C. time时间；D. determination决心。根据空后“to even consider these difficulties, for even at night she is often working.”可知，此处指没有“时间”考虑。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：钻井永远不会停止。A. appears 出现；B. stops 停止；C. operates 操作；D. loses失去。根据第15空前的“to even consider these difficulties, for even at night she is often working.”可知，此处指工作不会“停止”。故选B。 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。 In an age of rapidly growing urbanization, rooftop farming has emerged as a sustainable response ____36____ the challenge of creating green space in cities. This innovative practice transforms rooftops into mini farms, where vegetables, fruits, and even flowers ____37____ (plant), providing local residents with fresh produce and adding a touch of nature to urban environments. Rooftop farming, also ____38____ (refer) to as vertical agriculture, is more than just a trend; it’s a step towards environmental conservation. Green roofs with vegetation help to absorb sunlight and release moisture, cooling the air and reducing the demand for air conditioning, ____39____ in turn lessens energy ____40____ (consume) and carbon emission. Meanwhile, rooftop farms serve as educational platforms, ____41____ (teach) city dwellers about sustainable agriculture practices and the importance of locally ____42____ (source) food. As urban populations continue to grow, rooftop farming fosters community engagement ____43____ promotes healthier lifestyles by providing access to fresh and organic produce. When we look towards ____44____ future where environmental consciousness and sustainable practices become increasingly vital, rooftop farming stands as a testament to our ability to cultivate more than just food—we cultivate hope for a _____45_____ (green) and more resilient world. 【答案】36. to 37. are planted 38. referred 39. which 40. consumption 41. teaching 42. sourced 43. and 44. a 45. greener 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在快速发展的城市化时代，屋顶农业已成为应对城市绿色空间挑战的可持续对策。这种创新的做法将屋顶变成了迷你农场，在那里种植蔬菜、水果，甚至鲜花，为当地居民提供新鲜的农产品，并为城市环境增添了一丝自然气息。 【36题详解】 考查介词。句意：在快速发展的城市化时代，屋顶农业已成为应对城市绿色空间挑战的可持续对策。短语response to表示“应对”。故填to。 【37题详解】 考查时态语态。句意：这种创新的做法将屋顶变成了迷你农场，在那里种植蔬菜、水果，甚至鲜花，为当地居民提供新鲜的农产品，并为城市环境增添了一丝自然气息。主语vegetables, fruits, and even flowers与谓语构成被动关系，且陈述事实用一般现在时的被动语态，谓语用复数。故填are planted。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：屋顶农业，也被称为垂直农业，不仅仅是一种趋势；这是迈向环境保护的一步。此处refer与Rooftop farming构成被动关系，故用过去分词。故填referred。 【39题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：有植被的绿色屋顶有助于吸收阳光和释放水分，冷却空气，减少对空调的需求，从而减少能源消耗和碳排放。空格处引导非限制性定语从句，指代前文整个主句，在从句中作主语，故填which。 【40题详解】 考查名词。句意：有植被的绿色屋顶有助于吸收阳光和释放水分，冷却空气，减少对空调的需求，从而减少能源消耗和碳排放。作动词的宾语，应用名词consumption，不可数。故填consumption。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：与此同时，屋顶农场作为教育平台，向城市居民传授可持续农业实践和本地采购食物的重要性。分析句子结构可知句子谓语动词是serve，rooftop farms与teach构成主动关系，故用现在分词作状语。故填teaching。 【42题详解】 考查形容词。句意：与此同时，屋顶农场作为教育平台，向城市居民传授可持续农业实践和本地采购食物的重要性。修饰名词food应用形容词sourced，故填sourced。 【43题详解】 考查连词。句意：随着城市人口的不断增长，屋顶农业通过提供新鲜有机农产品，促进了社区参与，促进了更健康的生活方式。结合前后文语境可知fosters与promotes为并列关系，应用连词and。故填and。 【44题详解】 考查冠词。句意：当我们展望环保意识和可持续实践变得越来越重要的未来时，屋顶农业证明了我们不仅有能力种植食物——我们还培养了一个更绿色、更有弹性的世界的希望。此处future为泛指，且是发音以辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。 【45题详解】 考查比较级。句意：当我们展望环保意识和可持续实践变得越来越重要的未来时，屋顶农业证明了我们不仅有能力种植食物——我们还培养了一个更绿色、更有弹性的世界的希望。根据后文and more resilient可知空格处应用形容词比较级。故填greener。 第四部分 写作 （满分25分） 46. 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。 Snowed In Waiting and praying were a daily routine for Barbara Schmitt, but today the prayers were more intense. Her three-year-old granddaughter, Michelle, had been showing danger signs that made an immediate liver transplant critical, but the telephone was as silent as the snowy scene outside. Then at nine in the morning, the phone rang. A hospital in Omaha had located the right liver donor, they were sure it was a match for Michelle, and they needed her there within 12 hours. Barbara couldn’t tell what to do first — rejoice or despair, as they were snowbound (被雪困住的), 600 miles away. “We’re snowed in,” Barbara told the medical coordinator on the line, “and the airport is 17 miles away and there’s no way we’re going to get there.” “Don’t give up,” the woman told Barbara. “You have 12 hours to reach Omaha!” Fortunately, the phone lines were still working, so she started calling Sharon Stevens, who runs Hair Angels, a fund for children with special needs. Sharon had already lined up a Lear jet (医疗飞机) and two pilots to fly the Schmitts to Omaha when transplant time came. How to get from the Schmitts’ house to the jet was the big question. Sharon called for help through the local radio station, wanting to invite listeners to call in with ideas and suggestions. Teresa Amshoff heard the story and suggested that the church parking lot next to her house, only a mile from the Schmitts, would make a perfect helicopter landing pad. As precious minutes ticked away, the Amshoffs rushed from door to door, begging for help to clear the lot. Neighbors came without hesitation. 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。 Within half an hour, 50 volunteers were working in winds to clear the area in snow. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hours later, they reached the hospital in Omaha. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 Within half an hour, 50 volunteers were working in winds to clear the area in snow. They braved the freezing temperatures and battled against the mounting snow. With shovels and brooms in hand, they labored tirelessly, their determination fueled by the belief that their efforts could save a young girl’s life. Sharon also sent a four-wheel vehicle to transport the Schmitts to the church. The crowd cheered as the jet descended onto the makeshift landing pad and waved as the Schmitts flew off into the snowy night. Hours later, they reached the hospital in Omaha. A team of medical professionals anxiously awaited Michelle’s arrival. The transplant was a success, and the Schmitts were grateful to all the people who had helped make this miracle possible. The act of clearing the parking lot had not only cleared a path for the jet, but it had also cleared a path for hope to enter their lives again. The snowstorm that once threatened to separate the Schmitt family from the life-saving medical care they desperately needed had ultimately brought them closer to their community. It had shown them the true power of unity. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Barbara Schmitt (芭芭拉·施密特)的孙女Michelle（米歇尔）病情突然恶化需要立即进行肝脏移植，幸运的是，Omaha (奥马哈)的一家医院已经找到了合适的肝脏捐赠者，需要她们在12小时内赶到那里，但Barbara他们被大雪困住了。后来在Hair Angels的负责人莎伦·史蒂文斯(Sharon Stevens)和志愿者们的帮助下，他们成功坐上飞机，并及时到达了医院完成手术的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“不到半小时，50名志愿者冒着大风清理了积雪。”可知，第一段可描写志愿者们如何克服困难把停机坪的雪全部清理掉，并成功把Schmitt一家人送上飞机。 ②由第二段首句内容“几个小时后，他们到达了奥马哈的医院。” 可知，第二段可描写Michelle的手术非常成功，她的家人对志愿者们表达感谢。 2.续写线索：志愿者清理积雪——帮助他们一家人坐上飞机——及时到达医院完成手术——Schmitt一家人表示感谢——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①对抗：battle against/fight against ②拯救：save/rescue ③等待：await/wait for 情绪类 ①焦虑地：anxiously/worriedly/uneasily ②感谢：be grateful to/show one’s appreciation to/show one’s gratitude to 【点睛】[高分句型1] With shovels and brooms in hand, they labored tirelessly, their determination fueled by the belief that their efforts could save a young girl’s life. (运用了that引导的同位语从句) [高分句型2] The transplant was a success, and the Schmitts were grateful to all the people who had helped make this miracle possible. (运用了who引导的限制性定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 青岛二中2023-2024学年第二学期6月份阶段练习——高二试题（英语） 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. How will the woman get to work today? A. By bus. B. By car. C. On foot. 2. What is the weather like now? A. Cool. B. Rainy. C. Hot. 3. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a car. B. In a restaurant. C. In a shop. 4. When is the woman's birthday? A. April 18th. B. April 20th. C. April 25th. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. Career choice. B. Personal interest. C. Medicine preference. 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5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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 does the man ask the woman to do? A. Pass a message. B. Send an email. C. Upload some documents. 7. How can David reach the man? A. By giving him a call. B. By sending him a message. C. By meeting him in the office. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. How much did the man pay for the cooking class? A.220 dollars. B.255 dollars. C.300 dollars. 9. What did the man do last night? A. He had fun at a party. B. He watched cooking programs. C. He showed his cooking skills. 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Teacher and student. C. Schoolmates. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. How does the man feel about contemporary paintings? A. Disappointed. B. Curious. C. Uninterested. 12. What do we know about The Flavor Spot? A. Its food has been reviewed favorably. B. It has an amazing indoor seating area. C. It provides beautiful surroundings to take photos. 13. What will the woman do next? A. Visit the photograph exhibit. B. Enjoy the urban landscapes. C. Make an online reservation. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. Which bookstore is David visiting? A. The one on Edgar Street. B. The one on Main Street. C. The one on Elm Street. 15. What is Alice planning to buy? A. A new novel. B. A cookbook. C. A travel guide. 16. Why does the man read a lot? A. He finds it relaxing. B. He has a lot of free time. C. He has no other hobbies. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Why did the Robinsons decide to leave their jobs? A. They got poorly paid. B. They wanted to work at a community center. C. They were inspired by a volunteer experience. 18. What is the purpose of GSI projects? A. To make profits. B. To share resources worldwide. C. To supply clean water and cleanliness for the needy. 19. Who should actively contribute to GSI projects? A. Community members. B. Project managers. C. Devoted volunteers. 20. Why does the speaker give the talk? A. To make an appeal. B. To discuss a social issue. C. To introduce the Robinsons. 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 A、B、C、D的四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Expecting to travel abroad but lacking a loose budget? Interested in meaningful volunteering programs but worried about issues like your security or working conditions? Here comes a right place for you — Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary (保护区). Highlights ●Volunteering with elephants and bringing them back into their natural habitat ●Making a difference in the conservation efforts to save elephants living under awful conditions ●Helping teach English to the communities and raising awareness about the captive (圈养的) elephant situation ●Wandering the forests and observing elephants’ natural behaviors in their home environment Our Sanctuary Our sanctuary has rescued 5 elephants from the tourism industry and we have now brought them home to live out their lives in the forest, in semi-wild conditions. We need volunteers to help us keep these elephants happy and healthy in their natural habitat. With volunteer support, we hope to return more elephants to the forest soon. Your Tasks ●Performing research on the natural elephant behaviors and the surrounding forest ●Taking part in community projects such as teaching English at the school and to other locals ●Carrying out litter pick-ups with the kids to educate on waste management Your Rough Schedule Day 1: Pickup from Chiang Mai at 9 am. Travel through a national park and stunning mountains until you arrive in our unique village. Meet your homestay family and the other volunteers, and immerse yourself in hill tribe culture. Day 2: Wake up early to hike in the forest and find our elephants. Spend the morning recording and learning about these amazing animals and their natural behaviors. Return to the village in the late afternoon and take part in our community & camp & teaching projects. Day 3: Another early start to hike to observe our elephants one last time. Return to Chiang Mai in the afternoon. 1. Which of the following is a feature of volunteer work at the sanctuary? A. Looking after captive elephants with the locals. B. Finding and feeding elephants in natural forests. C. Teaching people to conserve elephants’ natural habitat. D. Helping rescue elephants living in the poor environment. 2. What should you do as a volunteer there? A. Have the great ability to go hiking for days. B. Participate in anti-poverty projects. C. Undertake research into wild elephants independently. D. Master local languages and know about tribe culture. 3. Where does this text most probably come from? A. A travel journal. B. A holiday brochure. C. A geographical essay. D. An educational website. B They thought it was going to be easy. A piece of cake. The band, Suenalo, were excited that they would present their skills to a group of troubled youth at a detention center (少管所). They arrived at the invitation of a friend, who was an adviser at the center. He had mentioned a career day where members of the community came to speak to the teens about their jobs. Usually the speakers were bankers or lawyers, so he thought it would be interesting for the kids to meet some musicians and maybe even hear some music. “They need something cool to get their attention” was the pitch from the friend. The kids, about 40, were brought in, looking distant, some even angry. Chad Bernstein, the trombone player, started telling the career of a musician from touring to copyright to the business aspects, trying to draw their interest. However, it didn’t. Sensing that they couldn’t win, the band, a little thrown, decided to play one song. With music going, the kids seemed to respond, their heads nodding to the beat. One of them sang a lyric (歌词). The band sang it back. Then, one by one, the musicians began picking up the beat. Chad started free styling a rap, going back and forth with the kid, and in no time, other kids jumped in. Suddenly the band and the kids were creating a song from scratch and all of them were in musical heaven. For Chad, that moment inspired him to found Guitars Over Guns, an organization that pairs at-risk middle-schoolers with professional musicians. As both music teachers and life coaches, the musicians give the kids a way to find their creative voices and get through dark times. Over time, the kids have dropped their tough fronts and shared personal stories, from family tragedies to ordinary struggles at school with friends. “So far we’ve helped over 2,700 students. Our work is highly satisfying because it shows us that a music career is more than a job, it can have more impact,” says Chad Bernstein. 4. Why did the band come to the detention center? A. To get attention. B. To display skills. C. To plan their careers. D. To chat about music. 5. What can we learn about the song created on the spot? A. Its lyrics were from the kids. B. Chad owned its copyright. C. It was composed cooperatively. D. The kids picked up its beat. 6. What does Guitars Over Guns do to help at-risk teens? A. Offer guidance on life. B. Give full school instruction. C. Relate personal stories. D. Promote awareness of risks. 7. What kind of person is Chad Bernstein? A. Disciplined. B. Purposeful. C. Humorous. D. Traditional. C More than one-third of the world‘s food is wasted or thrown away, most of which ends up in landfills, producing very large amounts of planet-warming greenhouse gases. Now, many studies show that it is becoming harder to grow enough food to feed an increasing population due to climate change and soil degradation. But one of the most promising and simplest solutions lies in the problem itself: this wasted food — if composted (制堆肥) — could slow climate change and improve soil quality. Higher-quality soil also continues to absorb more carbon from the atmosphere, helping to improve plants and contributing further to fighting climate change. Returning one ton of organic matter to each hectare of soil would increase the production of cereal crops each year in Africa, Asia and South America by millions of tons. While it is true that people can compost in their yards, community gardens, or even on their kitchen counters, larger-scale efforts, including infrastructure (基础设施) and incentives (激励) for consumers, would take it to the next level. Imagine if consumers could just leave unwanted food in a roadside bin for pickup, or drop it off at a local store, earning a few cents a bucket, just like what has been offered for recycling bottles or newspapers. Moreover, in the case of composting, the payment incentive system would be great because the end-product of compost can be sold to farmers, making it an economically workable model, something that is often lacking in recycling, especially for certain materials, like many types of plastics. Eventually, more widespread composting of food would pave the way for solutions to additional waste challenges, such as the disposal of packaging and clothing. This will have other positive effects as well; if more consumers compost, companies will be more inspired to make and use compostable packaging, clothing, and other products. While more compostable items are starting to emerge today, additional composting will further drive demand and innovation, and offer a game-changing solution for the planet. 8. What can be concluded from paragraph 1? A. The great impact of climate change on food. B. The burden of population growth on the planet. C. The uneven distribution of food around the world. D. The urgency of properly dealing with wasted food. 9. What can be learned about the approach to composting wasted food? A. It is only workable on a small scale. B. It would take a long term to have an effect. C. It may raise people’s awareness of reducing food waste. D. It requires comprehensive efforts to achieve a better effect. 10. What does the author think of the payment incentive system of composting food? A. It is highly profitable. B. It is easy to carry out. C. It is a sustainable economic cycle pattern. D. It is more effective than other recycling systems. 11. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. How Wasted Food Could Be Reduced B. How Wasted Food Could Impact Humans C. How Wasted Food Could Save the Planet D. How Wasted Food Could Become a Business D There’s a useful concept from psychology that helps explain why good people do things that harm the environment: the false consensus effect. That’s where we overvalue how acceptable and prevalent (普遍的) our own behavior is in society. Put simply, if you’re doing something (even if you secretly know you probably shouldn’t), you’re more likely to think plenty of other people do it too. What’s more, you likely overestimate how much other people think that behavior is broadly OK. This bias (偏见) allows people to justify socially unacceptable or illegal behaviors. Researchers have observed the false consensus effect in drug use and illegal hunting. More recently, conservationists are beginning to reveal how this effect contributes to environmental damage. In Australia, people who admitted to poaching (偷猎) thought it was much more prevalent in society than it really was, and had higher estimates than fishers who obeyed the law. They also believed others viewed poaching as socially acceptable; however, in reality, more than 90% of fishers held the opposite view. The false consensus effect has also shown up in studies examining support for nuclear energy and offshore wind farms. Just as concepts from psychology can help explain some forms of environmental damage, so too can they help address it. For example, research shows people are more likely to litter in areas where there’s already a-lot of trash scattered around; so making sure the ground around a bin is not covered in rubbish may help. Factual information on how other people think and behave can be very powerful. Energy companies have substantially reduced energy consumption simply by showing people how their electricity use compares to their neighbors. Encouragingly, stimulating people’s natural desire for status has also been successful in getting people to “go green to be seen”, or to publicly buy eco-friendly products. As the research evidence shows, social norms can be a powerful force in encouraging and popularizing environmentally friendly behaviors. Perhaps you can do your bit by sharing this article! 12. Which example best illustrates the false consensus effect? A. A student spends long hours surfing the internet. B. A blogger assumes many people dislike his posts. C. A driver frequently parks illegally in public places. D. A smoker believes people generally approve of smoking. 13. How did most Australian fishers view the issue of poaching? A. It is unacceptable. B. It is widespread. C. It is controversial. D. It is complex. 14. What do the underlined words “go green to be seen” in paragraph 5 mean? A. Embrace green habits for better health. B. Make green choices that others can perceive. C. Join green movements for personal fulfillment. D. Choose green items that are easy to spot in stores. 15. What is a recommended approach to addressing environmental problems? A. Understate social norms. B. Highlight personal responsibilities. C. Publicize sustainable practices. D. Encourage technological innovations. 第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下列短文，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。 As a high school student, you’re likely used to learning through reading textbooks. ____16____ This lies at the heart of “experiential (由经验得来的) appreciation”, a philosophy that encourages you to engage directly with the world around you. It’s about learning from real-life experiences, and discovering a more profound and engaging way to learn. To practice experiential appreciation, you can start by getting involved in hands-on activities related to your subjects. They will provide a firsthand understanding of the concepts you’re studying, making learning active and meaningful. So, try joining a sports team, picking up a paintbrush, or taking part in a local charity event. ____17____ As you dive deeper, immerse (沉浸) yourself fully in the surroundings and activities. When you’re in nature, don’t just look around. ____18____ Touching the leaves, feeling the wind and listening to the birds can enrich your learning and make each moment more memorable. ____19____ After trying something new, ask yourself what you learned and how it made you feel. Write in a journal or discuss it with friends. This self-discovery turns experiences into life lessons and offers a deeper understanding of the world. Experiential appreciation transforms learning from a task to be completed into a journey to be treasured. ____20____ So, explore the world around you, let every experience shape you, and discover the endless possibilities that await. This is the core of true learning, where every moment is a step towards a richer, more enlightened life. A. Now consider expanding your learning from just reading to actively participating. B. It extends learning far beyond textbooks. C. Instead, activate your senses for a stronger tie with it. D. Mind the impact of your actions on the environment. E. Take your experiences further by reflecting on them. F. Textbooks offer a systematic introduction to essential concepts and principles. G. These activities bring learning to life. 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中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Zainab Amjad, a 24-year-old girl, is working on an oil rig (钻井架) as an engineer in Iraq, where companies ____21____ deep into the ground to look for oil. Most of her women colleagues work in an office.____22____, Amjad chose to work in the oil fields. It is not a ____23____ job for women from conservative communities. Petrochemical programs in the country's engineering schools are for students with the best ____24____. Amjad was in the top 5 percent of her graduating class at Basra University in 2018. She is part of a new generation of Iraqi women who are going against tribal ____25____. “ Many times many locals ____26____, ‘Sure, we'll see you out there,’ telling me I wouldn't be able to make it,” said Amjad, “But this only ____27____ me harder.” Amjad hopes to help ____28____ a labor rights group for Iraqi ____29____ engineers in the future. In this war-tom country, women are more than likely to be _____30_____, under-educated, employed in low-wage or unpaid work, and subject to _____31_____ for getting married or having children. Not only does Amjad face _____32_____ within the industry, she also faces ongoing protests by local tribes (部落) and violence toward oil workers. But the woman is willing to _____33_____ difficulties, such as poor services and high unemployment. Amjad said she has little _____34_____ to even consider these difficulties, for even at night she is often working. “The drilling never _____35_____.” she said. 21. A. dive B. drill C. drag D. draw 22. A. Similarly B. Consequently C. Instead D. Otherwise 23. A. usual B. legal C. well-paid D. complex 24. A. grades B. habit C. actions D. character 25. A. conflicts B. arrangements C. traditions D. responsibilities 26. A. laughed B. reminded C. warned D. complained 27. A. punished B. pushed C. depressed D. denied 28. A. estimate B. enquire C. entitle D. establish 29. A. female B. male C. excellent D. hopeless 30. A. cautious B. lucky C. poor D. respectable 31. A. abuse B. dismissal C. fine D. charge 32. A. priority B. prospect C. investigation D. inequality 33. A. come across B. run into C. find out D. take on 34. A. ability B. courage C. time D. determination 35. A. appears B. stops C. operates D. loses 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。 In an age of rapidly growing urbanization, rooftop farming has emerged as a sustainable response ____36____ the challenge of creating green space in cities. This innovative practice transforms rooftops into mini farms, where vegetables, fruits, and even flowers ____37____ (plant), providing local residents with fresh produce and adding a touch of nature to urban environments. Rooftop farming, also ____38____ (refer) to as vertical agriculture, is more than just a trend; it’s a step towards environmental conservation. Green roofs with vegetation help to absorb sunlight and release moisture, cooling the air and reducing the demand for air conditioning, ____39____ in turn lessens energy ____40____ (consume) and carbon emission. Meanwhile, rooftop farms serve as educational platforms, ____41____ (teach) city dwellers about sustainable agriculture practices and the importance of locally ____42____ (source) food. As urban populations continue to grow, rooftop farming fosters community engagement ____43____ promotes healthier lifestyles by providing access to fresh and organic produce. When we look towards ____44____ future where environmental consciousness and sustainable practices become increasingly vital, rooftop farming stands as a testament to our ability to cultivate more than just food—we cultivate hope for a _____45_____ (green) and more resilient world. 第四部分 写作 （满分25分） 46. 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。 Snowed In Waiting and praying were a daily routine for Barbara Schmitt, but today the prayers were more intense. Her three-year-old granddaughter, Michelle, had been showing danger signs that made an immediate liver transplant critical, but the telephone was as silent as the snowy scene outside. Then at nine in the morning, the phone rang. A hospital in Omaha had located the right liver donor, they were sure it was a match for Michelle, and they needed her there within 12 hours. Barbara couldn’t tell what to do first — rejoice or despair, as they were snowbound (被雪困住的), 600 miles away. “We’re snowed in,” Barbara told the medical coordinator on the line, “and the airport is 17 miles away and there’s no way we’re going to get there.” “Don’t give up,” the woman told Barbara. “You have 12 hours to reach Omaha!” Fortunately, the phone lines were still working, so she started calling Sharon Stevens, who runs Hair Angels, a fund for children with special needs. Sharon had already lined up a Lear jet (医疗飞机) and two pilots to fly the Schmitts to Omaha when transplant time came. How to get from the Schmitts’ house to the jet was the big question. Sharon called for help through the local radio station, wanting to invite listeners to call in with ideas and suggestions. Teresa Amshoff heard the story and suggested that the church parking lot next to her house, only a mile from the Schmitts, would make a perfect helicopter landing pad. As precious minutes ticked away, the Amshoffs rushed from door to door, begging for help to clear the lot. Neighbors came without hesitation. 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。 Within half an hour, 50 volunteers were working in winds to clear the area in snow. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hours later, they reached the hospital in Omaha. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $