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十堰市2023—2024学年度下学期期末调研考试 高二英语 本试题卷共10页，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 注意事项： 1．答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。 例：How much is the shirt? A．£19.15. B．£9.18. C．£9.15. 答案是C。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is George’s favorite sport? A. Tennis. B. Fishing. C. Swimming. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: George is really the sporty type. He likes to play tennis, go swimming and climb mountains. M: But he likes nothing better than fishing. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the man going to do? A. Change his ticket. B. Give the ticket to someone. C. Try to catch the plane at 6:00. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: You won’t be able to get to the airport in time to catch that plane at six o’clock. M: I realize that now. I’ll have to get my ticket changed. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How will the man pay the bill? A. In cash. B. By card. C. By phone. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: How will you pay the bill? M: Actually, I haven’t taken the card with me today and I’ve also left my phone at home. So I’d better pay in cash. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What time is it now? A. 8:20. B. 8:00. C. 7:40. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: Hey, Mary. I was delayed at the garage for 20 minutes, but now I’m driving on the way and will pick you up in about 20 minutes. W: OK, that means you will arrive at my house at 8:00. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A laboratory. B. A university campus. C. An apartment building. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Henry, how do you like our university? M: I just love it. We have such beautiful and comfortable buildings. W: Yes, we have a new laboratory, too. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What does the woman major in? A. Art. B. Math. C. English. 7. What will the woman do tomorrow? A. See a doctor. B. Start a new job. C. Buy the man lunch. 【答案】6. B 7. A 【解析】 【原文】M: So, you have finished college. Have you found any jobs? W: I will start a new job next Monday, at an architect’s office. M: Ah, your degree in math should be useful there. You are also good at art, aren’t you? W: Some people said that. I will be working for an American company, so I will have to use English as well. M: Wonderful news. Can I buy you lunch tomorrow to celebrate? W: There is something wrong with my tooth, so I have to go to hospital. But yes, lunch would be great. M: That’s great. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Neighbors. B. Workmates. C. Schoolmates. 9. Where are the speakers? A. In Paris. B. In Rome. C. In London. 【答案】8. C 9. A 【解析】 【原文】W: I say, aren’t you Bob Partridge? We were at school together, I think. M: All right, I’m Bob Partridge, but what’s your name, please? W: Don’t you remember me? I’m Nancy Nightingale. I’m the one who sat at the back of the classroom. My grandparents are your next-door neighbors. M: Now I remember you. W: It must have been ten years since we last met in London. And now we run into each other in Paris! M: It’s my first visit here for work. Oh, meet my wife, Rosita. She comes from Rome. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. What does the woman need? A. A hand. B. A project. C. Some tape. 11. What do we know about the speakers? A. They are both busy. B. They do the same project. C. They need to help each other. 12. What does the woman think is important? A. Working hard. B. Staying in control. C. Making good preparations. 【答案】10. C 11. A 12. B 【解析】 【原文】M: What are you working on, Susie? W: I’m working on a project. M: Can I lend you a hand? W: No. But I need some tape. Do you have any? M: Yes, I do. W: Great, thanks. I need to finish this tomorrow. M: You’re very busy this week. W: I am. I also have visitors coming. I need to prepare for them. M: Wow, you are too busy. W: I know. I need to be more organized. M: Me too. I have quite a lot of things to do as well. W: Do you feel things become uncontrollable sometimes? M: Yeah, sometimes. W: I do, too. But it’s important to stay in control. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. What kind of music does the man prefer? A. Lively music. B. Dance music. C. Classical music. 14. What does the woman usually do when she listens to music? A. She does homework. B. She surfs the Internet. C. She does some cooking. 15. Why is the man going to listen to classical music? A. Because he is out of work. B. Because he is a lively person. C. Because it is good for the brain. 16. What does the woman advise the man to do? A. Download some music. B. Listen to the radio. C. Go to the concert. 【答案】13. B 14. C 15. C 16. A 【解析】 【原文】W: What kind of music do you like? M: I like dance music. You know I always listen to it. You prefer classical music, don’t you? W: Yes, I do. I often listen to Mozart in the evening after a hard day at work. M: I must say that I like several pieces of classical music. It’s certainly more comfortable to listen to than dance music. W: Classical music is supposed to be good for your brain. Research suggests that it makes your brain more active. M: Really? Perhaps I should listen to classical music more often. W: Yes. That’s why I listen to it in the evenings. I usually play it as background music while I’m cooking or doing other housework. M: I should follow your lead and increase my brain power. Well, how can I get classical music? W: You can find plenty of recordings on the Internet. You can download them if you would like. M: That’s a good idea. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. What colors should be used to paint a bedroom? A. Blue and yellow. B. Black and white. C. Red and green. 18. How does orange make people feel? A. Cheerful. B. Energetic. C. Imaginative. 19. Which room should be painted white? A. The kitchen. B. The bathroom. C. The dining room. 20. Who will answer the phone if one calls 8745632? A. A cook. B. A painter. C. An expert. 【答案】17. A 18. B 19. B 20. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Color affects our moods, so think carefully about what colors you use in your house. You could paint your living room walls green, for example, because green helps you to feel peaceful and calm. But don’t paint them red unless you want to be in a bad mood every time you’re there. Thinking of painting your bedroom blue? Great idea! Blue will help you to concentrate and feel calm. You should use another color as well, because too much blue will make you sad. Add some yellow to keep things cheery. What about the kitchen? Well, how about painting the kitchen purple if you want to create delicious food? Orange is a good choice too. It’ll make you feel energetic. Why not paint the bathroom white to help you organize your thoughts while taking a relaxing bath? Stay away from black, though, unless you want to scare your guests! Basically, it all depends on how you want to feel! For more information and advice from a professional color expert, call 8745632. 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 Summer is the perfect time for pre-college students to enrich themselves. We prepare some camps for students to experience the campus life while expanding their knowledge, building life skills and exploring their interests. Academic Enrichment Camps As an excellent resource for sharpening your mind, Academic Enrichment Camps give students the opportunity to expand their knowledge in specific subjects. Students will be engaged in interactive virtual learning and enrich their learning in language arts, science or social studies every weekday for two weeks. Daily subject lessons are 50 minutes long. Access to the Internet is available, and an electronic device is needed. BG CyberGuardians Summer Camp Dive into the special camp! Involve yourself in network security work. Our dynamic mixture of lectures labs and workshops ensures students to practice. Here, they don’t just study network security. They experience it first-hand. Explore real-world defense skills and become the digital defender of tomorrow! Discover Hidden Health Career Camp Have you thought about a career in healthcare but just don’t know exactly what you want to do? In this camp, you will experience various healthcare professions that are not widely known. During these two days, students can dive into different settings in which these professions work and get practical experience in what they do. Come and discover what area of healthcare may be the right fit for you! 21. What do Academic Enrichment Camps mainly help students do? A. Control the use of electronic devices. B. Get career opportunities in healthcare. C. Increase the subject-related knowledge. D. Develop the network security awareness. 22. What does BG CyberGuardians Summer Camp feature? A. Theoretical study. B. Hands-on learning. C. Self-guided research. D. Online video teaching. 23. What opportunity does Discover Hidden Health Career Camp offer? A. Learning about healthcare policies. B. Networking with healthcare professionals. C. Experience of wildly-used healthcare professions. D. Exploration of less-known healthcare professions. 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍的是为了让大学预科生体验校园生活，拓展知识，培养生活技能，探索自己的兴趣而准备的一些营地。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据Academic Enrichment Camps部分中的“As an excellent resource for sharpening your mind, Academic Enrichment Camps give students the opportunity to expand their knowledge in specific subjects. (作为一个极好的资源来磨砺你的头脑，Academic Enrichment Camps给学生机会扩大他们在特定学科的知识。)”可知，Academic Enrichment Camps给学生提供机会扩大他们在特定学科的知识，由此可知，Academic Enrichment Camps帮助学生增加学科相关知识。故选C项。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据BG CyberGuardians Summer Camp部分中的“Our dynamic mixture of lectures, labs and workshops ensures students to practice. Here, they don’t just study network security. They experience it first-hand. (我们的动态混合讲座，实验室和研讨会，确保学生实践。在这里，他们不只是学习网络安全。他们亲身经历。)”可知，BG CyberGuardians Summer Camp的活动是确保学生实践，学生不只是学习，而是亲身经历，由此可知，BG CyberGuardians Summer Camp以实际操作的学习为特色。故选B项。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据Discover Hidden Health Career Camp部分中的“In this camp, you will experience various healthcare professions that are not widely known. (在这个营地，你将体验到各种不为人知的医疗保健专业。)”可知，在Discover Hidden Health Career Camp，会体验到各种不为人知的医疗保健专业。故选D项。 B Resting on a branch in the dark is a Xingu screech owl with piercing eyes. Created by British artist Sarah Ball, the artwork refers to the scientific name of this species only found in the indigenous Xingu region of Brazil. The striking work is unique not just for its subject matter, but for how it was made: It was created with ash (灰烬) left behind after wildfires in the Amazon rainforest. It’s part of a project called “From the Ashes”, an exhibition that ran in February in London. “Featuring 29 indigenous and non-indigenous artists, all the works were created using ink, colour and pastels produced from ash and charcoal (木炭),” said Migrate Art, the London-based social enterprise (企业) that created the project, whose goal is to help fix damage from the fires by raising money. In March, the artworks were auctioned (拍卖) in London with estimates for individual pieces ranging from £2,000 to over £50,000, according to Simon Butler, founder of MigrateArt. “We keep 20% of what we make. The rest of it goes to the indigenous Xingu community, primarily for firefighting equipment,” he said. Butler visited the Amazon rainforest two years ago. Witnessing the areas of the forest that had been burnt down, which he described as a “red desert that looked like the end of the world”, motivated him to create change through art. He collected the burnt remains of the rainforest, and shipped it back to London to be made into art materials. The materials were then sent to artists around the world. British artist Piers Secunda used black ink to create a painting titled Smoke In The Jungle. The collection also includes works made by members of the indigenous community. “The sale of my work to help the Xingu Reserve buy firefighting equipment to extinguish Amazon fires is the best use of my time and resources that I can imagine,” said Secunda. “These art advocacy actions are grains of sand which build a pile. For now, the pile is small, but it is growing and will become substantial.” 24. What is the author’s purpose of describing the artwork in paragraph 1? A. To detail the artist’s motivation. B. To discuss climate change effects. C. To highlight its unique creation method. D. To provide insights into a new bird. 25. What is a direct result of the artworks? A. They will be stored by Simon Bulter. B. Migrate Art will cooperate with more artists. C. Artists will make more contribution to the poor. D. Indigenous Xingu community will afford firefighting equipment. 26. How did Butler take action to make people focus on rainforest wildfires? A. By visiting Amazon rainforest. B. By watching relevant information. C. By talking with rainforest protectors. D. By appealing to artists to create related works. 27. Which word best describes the impact of the project? A. Promising. B. Uncaring. C. Demanding. D. Controversial. 【答案】24. C 25. D 26. D 27. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了艺术家们通过使用雨林大火留下的灰烬进行创作，来筹集资金来帮助修复火灾造成的破坏。 【24题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Resting on a branch in the dark is a Xingu screech owl with piercing eyes. Created by British artist Sarah Ball, the artwork refers to the scientific name of this species only found in the indigenous Xingu region of Brazil. The striking work is unique not just for its subject matter, but for how it was made: It was created with ash (灰烬) left behind after wildfires in the Amazon rainforest.(黑暗中栖息在树枝上的是一只有着锐利眼睛的新谷尖啸猫头鹰。这幅作品由英国艺术家Sarah Ball创作，它的学名是指这种只在巴西本土的新古地区发现的物种。这件引人注目的作品的独特之处不仅在于它的主题，还在于它的制作方法：它是用亚马逊雨林大火后留下的灰烬创作的)”可知，作者在第一段描述艺术品的目的是突出其独特的创作方法。故选C。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段““The rest of it goes to the indigenous Xingu community, primarily for firefighting equipment,” he said.(他说：“其余的捐给了当地的Xingu社区，主要用于购买消防设备。”)”可知，艺术作品的直接结果是土著Xingu社区将提供消防设备。故选D。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Witnessing the areas of the forest that had been burnt down, which he described as a “red desert that looked like the end of the world”, motivated him to create change through art. He collected the burnt remains of the rainforest, and shipped it back to London to be made into art materials. The materials were then sent to artists around the world. British artist Piers Secunda used black ink to create a painting titled Smoke In The Jungle.(目睹了被烧毁的森林地区，他将其描述为“看起来像世界末日的红色沙漠”，促使他通过艺术创造改变。他收集了雨林烧焦的残骸，并将其运回伦敦，制成艺术材料。这些材料随后被送到世界各地的艺术家手中。英国艺术家皮尔斯·塞昆达用黑色墨水创作了一幅名为《丛林中的烟雾》的画作)”可知，巴特勒通过呼吁艺术家创作相关作品让人们关注雨林野火。故选D。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“These art advocacy actions are grains of sand which build a pile. For now, the pile is small, but it is growing and will become substantial.(这些艺术倡导行动是堆积如山的沙粒。目前，这一数字很小，但它正在增长，并将变得很大)”可知，这个项目的影响是有前景的。故选A。 C In an era marked by globalization, there exist all kinds of cultural differences, leading to some cultural divides and misunderstandings. How to settle them? Education is a way. Education is a powerful tool in bridging cultural divides and minimizing misunderstandings. In a world that is increasingly interconnected, educational systems play a key role in preparing individuals to handle and respect cultural diversity. Multicultural education involves incorporating different cultural perspectives into the curriculum. This approach helps students understand and appreciate various cultural backgrounds developing empathy (同理心) and respect. It also challenges stereotypes (刻板印象) and prejudices by presenting a more delicate view of different cultures. Language education is also crucial. Beyond learning to communicate in different languages, language education provides insights into the way people think, behave and interact in different cultures. It opens doors to understanding slight differences in communication and cultural standards that are often tied to language. Moreover, educational exchange programs are vital in promoting cultural understanding. By studying abroad or participating in exchange programs, students gain firsthand experience of other cultures, which helps break down barriers and build intercultural competence — the ability to handle and respect cultural differences effectively. Digital technology also plays a role in cultural education. Online platforms and virtual exchanges offer opportunities for students to interact with peers (同龄人) from around the world, pushing cross-cultural dialogue and understanding. These platforms can be particularly effective in reaching a wider audience and going beyond geographical limitations. In an ever-interconnected world, the importance of understanding and bridging cultural differences cannot be overstated. The journey towards bridging cultural gaps begins with awareness and respect. Recognizing that our ways of seeing the world are not universal, but rather one perspective among many, is the first step. This does not mean wakening our cultural identity but expanding our understanding to appreciate the cultural identities of others. It involves listening with an intention to understand, not just to respond, and adapting our communication styles and expectations to suit diverse settings. 28. How can education help in a globalized world according to the text? A. By removing language barriers. B. By promoting economic growth. C. By increasing technological advancements. D. By developing empathy and understanding. 29. What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us about language education? A. Its importance. B. Its origin. C. Its programs. D. Its standards. 30. How do digital technologies contribute to cultural education? A. They replace traditional methods of teaching. B. They limit students’ interaction with negative peers. C. They broaden students’ access to cultural knowledge. D. They merely focus on promoting local cultural content. 31. What does the author think is the primary action to bridge cultural gaps? A. Enhancing mutual respect. B. Ignoring cultural differences. C. Wakening one’s own culture. D. Rejecting other cultural views. 【答案】28. D 29. A 30. C 31. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍的是教育在弥合文化鸿沟和减少误解中起到的作用。 【28题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Multicultural education involves incorporating different cultural perspectives into the curriculum. This approach helps students understand and appreciate various cultural backgrounds, developing empathy (同理心) and respect.(多元文化教育包括将不同的文化观点纳入课程。这种方法帮助学生理解和欣赏不同的文化背景，培养同理心和尊重。)”可知，多元文化教育帮助学生理解和欣赏不同的文化背景，培养同理心和尊重，由此可知，教育是通过培养同理心和理解在全球化的世界中发挥作用。故选D项。 【29题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段中的主题句“Language education is also crucial.(语言教育也至关重要。)”以及下文中的“Beyond learning to communicate in different languages, language education provides insights into the way people think, behave and interact in different cultures. It opens doors to understanding slight differences in communication and cultural standards that are often tied to language.(除了学习用不同的语言进行交流之外，语言教育还提供了对不同文化中人们思考、行为和互动方式的见解。它为理解通常与语言有关的交流和文化标准的细微差异打开了大门。)”可知，语言教育是至关重要的，它促进了交流，提供了对不同文化中人们思考、行为和互动方式的见解，也为在交流和文化中存在的细微差异的理解打开了大门，由此可知，本段主要讲述的是关于语言教育的重要性。故选A项。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段中的“Online platforms and virtual exchanges offer opportunities for students to interact with peers (同龄人) from around the world, pushing cross-cultural dialogue and understanding. These platforms can be particularly effective in reaching a wider audience and going beyond geographical limitations.(在线平台和虚拟交流为学生提供了与来自世界各地的同龄人互动的机会，促进了跨文化对话和理解。这些平台在接触更广泛的受众和超越地理限制方面特别有效。)”可知，数字平台为学生提供了一个与世界各地同龄人交流的机会，在接触更广泛的受众和超越地理限制方面特别有效，由此可知，数字平台拓宽了学生获取文化知识的途径。故选C项。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据尾段中的“The journey towards bridging cultural gaps begins with awareness and respect. Recognizing that our ways of seeing the world are not universal, but rather one perspective among many, is the first step. This does not mean wakening our cultural identity but expanding our understanding to appreciate the cultural identities of others. (弥合文化差异的旅程始于意识和尊重。认识到我们看待世界的方式并不是普遍的，而是许多观点中的一种，这是第一步。这并不意味着唤醒我们的文化认同，而是扩大我们的理解，欣赏他人的文化认同。)”可知，弥合文化差异的旅程始于意识和尊重，扩大我们的理解，欣赏他人的文化认同，由此可知，作者认为弥合文化差异的首要行动就是要增进对不同文化相互尊重。故选A项。 D The rapid melting of the ice sheets at the top of Greenland and Antarctica, as measured by satellite-based gravitational measurements, is shifting more mass toward Earth’s waistline. And the extra increase is slowing the planet’s rotation (自转). That climate-change-driven mass shift is throwing a new challenge into international timekeeping standards. The internationally agreed-upon coordinated (协调) universal time, or UTC, is set by atomic clocks, but that time is regularly adjusted to match Earth’s actual rotation. Earth’s rotation isn’t always smooth sailing—the speed of the planet’s spin changes depending on a variety of factors, including gravitational drag from the sun and the moon, changes to the rotation speed of Earth’s core, friction (摩擦) between ocean waters and the seafloor, and shifts in the planet’s distribution of mass around its surface. But the impact of the quake is much smaller than that of the ice sheets’ melting. Humankind has done something that affects, measurably, the rotation rate of the entire Earth. The need for occasional tweaks to the synchronization (同步) of atomic clocks and Earth’s rotation gave birth to the “leap second” in 1972, an extra tick that international timekeepers agreed to add to UTC as needed. Timekeepers have added 27 leap seconds to the clock since the idea was introduced. The slightly slower rotation has actually delayed the need for timekeeping changes by a few years—in fact, as a result of this change, the last time a leap second was required to be added was in 2016. At the moment, in fact, Earth’s rotation and atomic clocks are nearly in sync. “But the study suggests that, thanks to climate change, global timekeepers now have an extra two or three years before they need to adjust,” notes geophysicist Jerry X. Mitrovica of Harvard University. “But no realistic projections of future melting can prevent the unavoidable beyond 2030. One way or another, the world is going to have to start losing time—or international timekeeping rules are due for an update,” Mitrovica adds. 32. What is causing the change in Earth’s rotation speed? A. Friction between ocean and land. B. Melting of ice sheets at Earth’s poles. C. Gravitational drag from Earth. D. Direction of spin of Earth’s core. 33. What does the underlined word “tweaks” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Investigations. B. Adjustments. C. Objections. D. Applications. 34. What is a result of slower rotation of Earth? A. International timekeeping study will disappear. B. “Leap second” will be put into use more frequently. C. Wider gaps will arise between UTC and atomic clocks. D. International timekeeping rules will have to be revised. 35. Which can be the best title for the text? A. Atomic Clocks Matter In Global Timekeeping B. Earth’s Rotation Affects The Accuracy Of Time C. Climate Change Is Affecting How We Keep Time D. Earth’s Slower Rotation Worsens Climate Change 【答案】32. B 33. B 34. D 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文。文章通过解释地球自转速度变化的原因，特别是冰盖融化对地球自转和国际时间标准的影响，来阐述气候变化对地球自转速度及国际时间计量标准的挑战。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“The rapid melting of the ice sheets at the top of Greenland and Antarctica, as measured by satellite-based gravitational measurements, is shifting more mass toward Earth’s waistline. And the extra increase is slowing the planet’s rotation (自转).(基于卫星的重力测量显示，格陵兰岛和南极洲顶部冰盖的快速融化正在将更多的质量转移到地球的腰围上。额外的增加正在减缓地球的自转)”可知，地球两极冰盖的融化导致了地球自转速度的变化。故选B项。 【33题详解】 词句猜测题。根据画线单词后文“Timekeepers have added 27 leap seconds to the clock since the idea was introduced.(自从这个想法被引入以来，计时员已经在时钟上增加了27个闰秒)”以及第四段“The slightly slower rotation has actually delayed the need for timekeeping changes by a few years—in fact, as a result of this change, the last time a leap second was required to be added was in 2016. At the moment, in fact, Earth’s rotation and atomic clocks are nearly in sync.(稍微慢一点的自转实际上推迟了几年调整计时的需要——事实上，由于这种变化，上一次需要增加闰秒是在2016年。事实上，目前地球自转和原子钟几乎是同步的)”可知，闰秒的增加是为了调整计时的需要，推知划线单词所在句子表达“由于需要偶尔调整原子钟和地球自转的同步，1972年诞生了“闰秒”，这是国际计时器同意在需要时添加到UTC的一个额外时间”之意，所以tweaks应是“调整”之意，和B项Adjustments.(调整)意思一样。故选B项。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段““But the study suggests that, thanks to climate change, global timekeepers now have an extra two or three years before they need to adjust,” notes geophysicist Jerry X. Mitrovica of Harvard University. “But no realistic projections of future melting can prevent the unavoidable beyond 2030. One way or another, the world is going to have to start losing time—or international timekeeping rules are due for an update,” Mitrovica adds.(哈佛大学的地球物理学家Jerry X. Mitrovica指出：“但是这项研究表明，由于气候变化，全球计时器现在有额外的两三年时间来调整。”“但是，对未来融化的现实预测无法阻止2030年后不可避免的融化。无论如何，世界将不得不开始失去时间——或者国际计时规则也该更新了，”米特罗维察补充道)”可知，地球自转变慢的结果是国际计时规则必须修订。故选D项。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“The rapid melting of the ice sheets at the top of Greenland and Antarctica, as measured by satellite-based gravitational measurements, is shifting more mass toward Earth’s waistline. And the extra increase is slowing the planet’s rotation (自转). That climate-change-driven mass shift is throwing a new challenge into international timekeeping standards.(基于卫星的重力测量显示，格陵兰岛和南极洲顶部冰盖的快速融化正在将更多的质量转移到地球的腰围上。额外的增加正在减缓地球的自转。这种由气候变化驱动的大规模变化给国际计时标准带来了新的挑战)”以及纵观全文可知，本文主要讲述了气候变化对地球自转速度及国际时间计量标准的挑战，所以C项“Climate Change Is Affecting How We Keep Time(气候变化正在影响我们的计时方式)”是本文最好的标题。故选C项。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Empowering Your Friends With Positive Words Encouragement is powerful. The words of encouragement have a lasting impact on mental and social happiness, creating a supportive environment where individuals can get along well. By forming a culture of encouragement in friendships, we contribute to a world filled with positivity. ____36____ In friendships, the words of encouragement play an important role in strengthening ties and contributing to mutual growth. Research and personal experiences stress the deep impact of supportive words in increasing comfort and building good relationships between each other. An expert emphasizes the long-lasting influence of encouragement. ____37____ When we give it to our friends constantly, we create a positive effect that spreads beyond the moment of communication. Encouraging words act as a source of inspiration, increasing confidence and self-respect and providing the necessary drive to overcome challenges and pursue goals. Offering supportive words to others has the power to create hope and recovery, potentially changing lives. Encouragement serves as a guiding light during difficult times. ____38____ It forms a sense of belonging and support, creating a safe space where you can keep them company and share their weaknesses. Encouraging words can build bridges and cure wounds. ____39____ They also have a “healing medicinal” effect, offering support and comfort during times of suffering or uncertainty. Such simple acts of kindness can truly make a difference when you are in difficult situations. All in all, positive words from friends can act as a powerful factor for personal growth and development. The expert finally suggests using them to inspire us to step out of our comfort zone. ____40____ A. Friendships formed in life benefit us a lot. B. It is described as a gift that keeps on giving. C. They connect minds, developing understanding and trust. D. It reminds your friends that they are not alone on their journey. E. However, these words have little effect when we are in trouble. F. In this way, we can take risks and hug new opportunities confidently. G. Encouragement has the ability to inspire both the giver and the receiver. 【答案】36. G 37. B 38. D 39. C 40. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍的是积极的话语在友谊中起到的作用。 【36题详解】 此空为本段的主题句，根据空后的“In friendships, the words of encouragement play an important role in strengthening ties and contributing to mutual growth.(在友谊中，鼓励的话语在加强联系和促进共同成长方面发挥着重要作用。)”可知，在友谊中，鼓励性的加油在加强和促进共同成长方面有着重要的作用，由此可知，该段讲述的是鼓励性语言对双方都有好处，G选项“Encouragement has the ability to inspire both the giver and the receiver.(鼓励有能力激励给予者和接受者。)”讲述的是鼓励能激励给予者和接受者，符合本段的主题。故选G项。 【37题详解】 根据空前“An expert emphasizes the long-lasting influence of encouragement.(一位专家强调了鼓励的持久影响。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是鼓励对友谊的影响是持久的，B选项“It is described as a gift that keeps on giving.(它被描述为一种不断给予的礼物。)”讲述的是鼓励是一种不断给予的礼物，与本段的主题吻合，其中的it指代的是上文中的“encouragement”，“keeps on”与空前的“long-lasting influence”意义相关。故选B项。 【38题详解】 根据空前的“Encouragement serves as a guiding light during difficult times.(在困难时期，鼓励是指路明灯。)”可知，鼓励是在困难时期的指路明灯，结合空后的“It forms a sense of belonging and support, creating a safe space where you can keep them company and share their weaknesses.(它形成了一种归属感和支持感，创造了一个安全的空间，在那里你可以陪伴他们，分享他们的弱点。)”可知，鼓励会形成一种归属感和支持感，由此可知，此空处讲述的内容与鼓励给人以方向，带给人们归属感和支持感相关，D选项“It reminds your friends that they are not alone on their journey.(它提醒你的朋友，他们在旅途中并不孤单。)”中的not alone与空后的“a sense of belonging and support”内容相关，且与空前的内容衔接。故选D项。 【39题详解】 根据空前的主题句“Encouraging words can build bridges and cure wounds.(鼓励的话可以架起桥梁，治愈创伤。)”可知，本段讲述的是鼓励的话语具有疗伤的作用，结合空后的“They also have a “healing medicinal” effect, offering support and comfort during times of suffering or uncertainty.(它们也有“治愈药物”的作用，在痛苦或不确定的时候提供支持和安慰。)”可知，此空讲述的是鼓励性话语的治疗作用相关，C选项“They connect minds, developing understanding and trust.(他们将思想联系起来，发展理解和信任。)”中的they指代空前的“Encouraging words”，且空后的also进一步对此空的内容做出解释，符合语境。故选C项。 【40题详解】 尾段是对本文做出的总结，所以，此空应为总结性语句，根据空前的“The expert finally suggests using them to inspire us to step out of our comfort zone.(专家最后建议用它们来激励我们走出舒适区。)”可知，专家建议使用鼓励的话语激励我们走出舒适区，F选项“In this way, we can take risks and hug new opportunities confidently.(这样，我们就可以自信地承担风险，拥抱新的机会。)”中的“in this way”承接上文，且讲述的内容对空前内容做出进一步的解释，符合语境。故选F项。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 During my childhood, my family lived with my grandma in the charming old house. The ____41____ was encircled by a vegetable garden and an abundance of fruit trees and flowers decorating the area. It was a place of remarkable ____42____, particularly in spring and summer. Grandma had dozens of ____43____ plants. She would put them outdoors, water them and talk with them. In winter, she would carry the plants in the pots inside to ____44____ cold. The plants were alive and even grew with warmth. In spring, they ____45____ became taller, but they didn’t flower. Soon they were so dense that they formed a natural barrier. I was ____46____ by the effort that my grandma had ____47____ in those plants. Planting the fruit trees and flowers around the house was ____48____ — they were useful and smelt good. But I didn’t know why she grew so many non-flowering plants. To my young mind, it remained a ____49____. One day, I asked my grandma, “Why are you _____50_____ these plants so patiently? They don’t give us food or flowers.” She smiled and said, “They remind me that even in the darkest months, there’s always something to _____51_____. They bring me joy as you do. So I look after them and treat them like the apple of my eye.” That made _____52_____. Then I understood. Today, I have a different _____53_____ of Grandma’s potted plants. Her devotion to the plants is a (n) _____54_____ of her love for her family. She shows me that beauty and strength can be found in the _____55_____ time. Her love continues to encourage me all the time especially in adversity. 41 A. property B. society C. village D. apartment 42. A. security B. beauty C. complexity D. luxury 43. A. ugly B. weak C. painted D. potted 44. A. measure B. avoid C. feel D. keep 45. A. unwillingly B. hardly C. definitely D. initially 46. A. confused B. frightened C. moved D. pleased 47. A. ignored B. skipped C. admitted D. invested 48. A. unnoticed B. understandable C. affordable D. alternative 49. A. pity B. joy C. mystery D. concept 50. A. caring for B. turning to C. figuring out D. picking up 51. A. entertain B. decorate C. submit D. treasure 52. A. sense B. peace C. noise D. trouble 53. A. style B. problem C. habit D. view 54. A. example B. reflection C. kind D. result 55. A. nicest B. shortest C. hardest D. quietest 【答案】41. A 42. B 43. D 44. B 45. C 46. A 47. D 48. B 49. C 50. A 51. D 52. A 53. D 54. B 55. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述的是作者对奶奶耐心照顾不开花的植物感到迷惑，而奶奶对作者做出的解释以及对植物的这种爱一直鼓励着作者。 【41题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这处房产被一个菜园和大量的果树和花卉包围着。A. property房产，财产；B. society社会；C. village村庄；D. apartment公寓。根据上文中的“During my childhood, my family lived with my grandma in the charming old house.”可知，作者一家和奶奶住在一所老房子里，结合下文中的“was encircled by a vegetable garden and an abundance of fruit trees and flowers decorating the area.”可知，此处指的是这所房子被一个菜园和大量的果树和花卉包围着，由此可知，此处表示“房产”符合语境。故选A项。 【42题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这是一个非常美丽的地方，尤其是在春天和夏天。A. security安全；B. beauty美丽；C. complexity复杂性；D. luxury奢侈。根据上文的“The ____1____ was encircled by a vegetable garden and an abundance of fruit trees and flowers decorating the area.”可知，这座房子被一个菜园和大量的果树和花卉包围着，结合下文中的“particularly in spring and summer”可知，此处指的是这是一个“美丽”的地方，符合语境。故选B项。 【43题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：奶奶有几十盆盆栽。A. ugly丑陋；B. weak虚弱的；C. painted描画的；D. potted盆栽的。根据下文中的“Today, I have a different ____13____ of Grandma’s potted plants.”可知，此处指的是奶奶有几十盆盆栽。故选D项。 【44题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：冬天的时候，她会把花盆里的植物搬到屋里避寒。A. measure测量；B. avoid躲避；C. feel感觉；D. keep保持。结合常识和上文中的“In winter, she would carry the plants in the pots inside”可知，冬天把盆栽搬到屋子里应是“躲避”寒冷，符合语境。故选B项。 【45题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：到了春天，它们确实长高了，但没有开花。A. unwillingly不情愿地；B. hardly几乎不；C. definitely确实，肯定地；D. initially最初。根据常识和下文中的“but they didn’t flower.”可知，此空与下文为转折关系，下文表示的是“他们不开花”，由此可推断，此处指在春天的时候，它们“确实”长高了，符合语境。故选C项。 【46题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我对奶奶在这些植物上所付出的努力感到困惑。A. confused困惑的；B. frightened害怕的；C. moved感动的；D. pleased满意的。根据下文中的“But I didn’t know why she grew so many non-flowering plants.”可知，作者不知道奶奶为什么种那么多不开花的植物，由此可推断，此处指的是作者感到“困惑”符合语境。故选A项。 【47题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我对奶奶在这些植物上所投入的努力感到困惑。A. ignored忽略；B. skipped跳过；C. admitted承认；D. invested投入。根据上文中的“She would put them outdoors, water them and talk with them. In winter, she would carry the plants in the pots inside to ____4____ cold.”可知，奶奶会把盆栽放在户外，给它们浇水，和它们聊天，冬天的时候，她会把花盆里的植物搬到屋里避寒，由此可知，此处指的是作者对奶奶在这些盆栽上的“投入”感到困惑。故选D项。 【48题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在房子周围种植果树和鲜花是可以理解的——它们很有用，闻起来也很好。A. unnoticed未受到注意的；B. understandable可理解的；C. affordable支付得起的；D. alternative可供替代的。根据下文中的“they were useful and smelt good.”可知，作者认为这些花是有用的，而且闻起来很香，所以种植他们，由此可知，此处指的是作者觉得种植这些花是“可理解的”符合语境。故选B项。 【49题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：对我年轻的心灵来说，这仍然是不可理解之事。A. pity可惜；B. joy快乐；C. mystery不可理解之事；D. concept概念。根据上文中的“But I didn’t know why she grew so many non-flowering plants.”可知，作者不知道奶奶为什么种那么多不开花的植物，由此可知，此处指的是“不可理解之事”符合语境。故选C项。 【50题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：一天，我问奶奶：“你为什么这么耐心地照顾这些植物?”A. caring for照顾，关心；B. turning to求助；C. figuring out弄清楚；D. picking up拾起。根据下文中的“So I look after them and treat them like the apple of my eye.”可知，作者询问奶奶时，奶奶对作者解释完后说，所以照顾他们，视他们如掌上明珠，由此可知，作者应是询问奶奶为什么这么耐心地“照顾”这些植物。故选A项。 【51题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们提醒我，即使在最黑暗的岁月里，也总有值得珍惜的东西。A. entertain使愉快；B. decorate装饰；C. submit提交；D. treasure珍惜。根据下文中的“They bring me joy as you do. So I look after them and treat them like the apple of my eye.”可知，奶奶告诉作者，这些植物像作者一样带给她快乐，所以她对待他们如掌上明珠，由此可知，此处应指的是值得“珍惜”的东西。故选D项。 【52题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这很有道理。A. sense意义，感觉；B. peace和平；C. noise噪音；D. trouble麻烦。根据下文中的“Then I understood.”可知，作者明白了，由此可推断，在奶奶对作者的迷惑解释完后，作者觉得这是“有道理”的，所以明白了，make sense意为“有道理，有意义”。故选A项。 【53题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：今天，我对奶奶的盆栽有了不同的看法。A. style风格；B. problem问题；C. habit习惯；D. view观点。根据语境和上文中的“But I didn’t know why she grew so many non-flowering plants.”可知，作者对奶奶中那些不开花的植物感到很迷惑，经过奶奶的解释后，作者应该是对奶奶的盆栽有了不同的“看法”符合语境。故选D项。 【54题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她对植物的热爱反映了她对家庭的爱。A. example榜样；B. reflection反映；C. kind种类；D. result结果。根据上文中的“Her devotion to the plants”以及下文中的“of her love for her family”可知，此处指的是奶奶对植物的爱应该是她对家人爱的“反映”符合语境。故选B项。 【55题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她告诉我，在最艰难的时刻也能找到美丽和力量。A. nicest最好的；B. shortest最短的；C. hardest最难的；D. quietest最静的。根据上文中的“They remind me that even in the darkest months, there’s always something to ____11____ .”可知，奶奶向作者讲述为什么如此耐心照顾这些不开花的植物时告诉作者，在最黑暗的岁月里，也总有值得珍惜的东西，由此可推断，此处指的是在“最艰难的”的时刻也能找到美丽和力量。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。 On July 8, 2023, Harbin won the bid to host the 9th Asian Winter Games, ____56____ (indicate) that the regional games will take place in China for the third time. In ____57____ first month of 2024, the mascots (吉祥物) of the 9th Asian Winter Games—Binbin and Nini—____58____ (eventual) appeared in public at the ceremony in Harbin. The two cute little Siberian tigers, Binbin and Nini, ____59____ (bear) in September, 2023 at the Siberian Tiger Park in Harbin. ____60____ (create) by a team from the Academy of Fine Arts at Tsinghua University, they symbolize the in-depth exploration and shaping of the uniquely natural and cultural heritage of the Northeast—the Siberian tiger culture. ____61____ (they) names mean “Welcome to Harbin”, and show Harbin’s eager anticipation and sincere welcome to friends from Asian countries. Binbin represents the ice events while Nini represents the snow events. In traditional Chinese culture, the tiger stands ____62____ good luck and has many positive characteristics, among ____63____ integrity, strength and courage are highly consistent with the Olympic spirit. The emblem (徽章) of the 9th Asian Winter Games in 2025 “Breakthrough” expresses the inspiring goal of advancing the ____64____ (construct) of China’s sports power in the new era, making constant efforts _____65_____ (challenge) the goal of higher, faster and stronger, and making a new contribution to Asian ice and snow sports. 【答案】56. indicating 57. the 58. eventually 59. were born 60. Created 61. Their 62. for 63. which 64. construction 65. to challenge 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。主要介绍的是将在哈尔滨举办的亚洲第九届冬季运动会的吉祥物——滨滨和妮妮。 【56题详解】 考查现在分词。句意：2023年7月8日，哈尔滨赢得了第九届亚洲冬季运动会的主办权，这标志着区域运动会将第三次在中国举行。此空为非谓语动词作状语，indicate与空前讲述的事情之间为主动关系，所以使用现在分词形式。故填indicating。 【57题详解】 考查冠词。句意：在2024年的第一个月，第九届亚洲冬季运动会的吉祥物——滨滨和妮妮——终于在哈尔滨的仪式上出现在公众面前。此空后为序数词，所以使用定冠词the表示“第一个月”。故填the。 【58题详解】 考查副词。句意：在2024年的第一个月，第九届亚洲冬季运动会的吉祥物——滨滨和妮妮——终于在哈尔滨的仪式上出现在公众面前。此空为副词作状语修饰动词appeared，eventual的副词形式为eventually意为“终于”符合句意。故填eventually。 【59题详解】 考查谓语动词。句意：这两只可爱的小东北虎，滨滨和妮妮，于2023年9月出生在哈尔滨的西伯利亚虎园。此空为句子主语，根据时间状语in September, 2023可知，此处应使用一般过去时，bear与主语The two cute little Siberian tigers之间为被动关系，所以使用一般过去时的被动语态，且主语为名词复数。故填were born。 【60题详解】 考查过去分词。句意：它们由清华大学美术学院的一个团队创作，象征着对东北独特的自然和文化遗产——东北虎文化的深入探索和塑造。此空为非谓语动词作状语，create与逻辑主语they之间为被动关系，所以此处使用过去分词形式created，且位于句首，首字母需大写。故填Created。 【61题详解】 考查代词。句意：它们的名字意为“哈尔滨欢迎你”，表达了哈尔滨对亚洲各国朋友的热切期待和真诚欢迎。此空后为名词names，所以此处使用形容词性物主代词their，位于句首，首字母需大写。故填Their。 【62题详解】 考查介词。句意：在中国传统文化中，老虎代表着好运，具有许多积极的特征，其中正直、力量和勇气与奥林匹克精神高度一致。结合句意可知，此处为固定短语stand for意为“代表，象征”，所以使用介词for。故填for。 【63题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：在中国传统文化中，老虎代表着好运，具有许多积极的特征，其中正直、力量和勇气与奥林匹克精神高度一致。此空所在的句子为“among+关系代词”引导的定语从句，先行词characteristics指的是事物，所以此处使用关系代词which。故填which。 【64题详解】 考查名词。句意：2025年第九届亚洲冬季运动会会徽“突破”，表达了在新时代推进中国体育强国建设的励志目标，不断向更高、更快、更强的目标挑战，为亚洲冰雪运动做出新的贡献。此空为名词作宾语，construct的名词为construction意为“建设”，且为不可数名词。故填construction。 【65题详解】 考查动词不定式。句意：2025年第九届亚洲冬季运动会会徽“突破”，表达了在新时代推进中国体育强国建设的励志目标，不断向更高、更快、更强的目标挑战，为亚洲冰雪运动做出新的贡献。根据make efforts to do sth.意为“努力做某事”可知，此处应使用动词不定式形式，且表示主动意义。故填to challenge。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，你的外国朋友Ryan对你上周末参加的志愿者活动很感兴趣。请你给他写一封信，分享此次经历，内容包括： 1．活动的主题； 2．具体的活动内容； 3．活动的感受和收获。 注意： 1．写作词数应为80个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Ryan, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Ryan, I’m excited to share with you my experience as a volunteer last weekend. I participated in a community service program with the theme of “Caring for the Elderly”. Our main task was to visit a local nursing home and spend time with the elderly. In the morning, we helped clean the common areas, decorated the rooms and assisted the staff with their daily routines. In the afternoon, we organized various activities such as singing, dancing and playing games to entertain the elderly. This experience was incredibly rewarding. Not only did I develop a deeper understanding of the needs of the elderly, but I also felt a greater sense of fulfillment from making a positive impact on their lives. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给外国朋友Ryan写一封信，与他分享上周末参加的志愿者活动。 【详解】1.词汇积累 激动的：excited →thrilled 参加：participate in →take part in 各种各样的：various →varieties of 影响：impact →influence/effect 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I participated in a community service program with the theme of “Caring for the Elderly”. 拓展句：I participated in a community service program whose theme is “Caring for the Elderly”. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I participated in a community service program with the theme of “Caring for the Elderly”.（运用了动词不定式作表语） 【高分句型2】Not only did I develop a deeper understanding of the needs of the elderly, but I also felt a greater sense of fulfillment from making a positive impact on their lives.（运用了not only…but also…连接并列句以及否定词位于句首引出的部分倒装句） 第二节（满分25分） 67. 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。 This is a story about an act of kindness that I did, which in turn changed my life in a way. I used to teach in a university with a master’s degree. In my country, it was better to have a PhD for career advancement, and my qualifications needed to be improved. So I telephoned Professor Smith for help. I had heard that he was a good doctoral supervisor in the university, but I hadn’t met him. I tried to call him once, but to my disappointment, he said he was a little busy at that time and that he would contact me later. One day, I was driving home from the university when I saw an accident at the side of the road. The two cars collided (碰撞), but fortunately the drivers were not injured. They argued with each other about the accident and became annoyed. Then I stopped my car to see if they might need my help. “Calm down, gentlemen. What’s the matter?” I approached them and said. “It’s just a minor scratch (划痕). There were some disagreements when we tried to work things out privately. I think he is asking for a little too much,” one driver said to me. I learned that he didn’t have enough money on hand to pay for the damage. Understanding the situation, I offered to help. I paid the amount needed to settle the matter. A troublesome matter turned into a peaceful resolution with my involvement. When the driver offered to exchange our business cards, I agreed. “It was so kind of you to reach out. I’ll repay your money tomorrow,” he said. “Forget it. It’s just a small thing,” I responded. Finally, we said goodbye to each other. However, I didn’t expect my kind behavior would really bring me good luck. When I went back home, I happened to see the driver’s business card. I was surprised to find that the driver I had helped was Professor Smith who I wanted to turn to for help. I confidently decided to call him again the next day to make an appointment. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Unexpectedly, early the next morning, my phone rang. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ That afternoon, I met Professor Smith in his office. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Unexpectedly, early the next morning, my phone rang. It was Professor Smith’s voice. “Good morning, I just found out it was you that one called me for help. I believe we met yesterday in a rather unusual circumstance,” he began to say. I was astonished. He continued, “I’m calling to thank you for your assistance and to see if you’re free to discuss your doctoral aspirations this afternoon.” His voice was filled with sincerity, and I could hardly contain my excitement. “Of course, Professor Smith,” I responded, feeling a surge of hope. That afternoon, I met Professor Smith in his office. He insisted on giving me my money back, although I refused several times. Then he discussed with me about my academic goals and invited me to join his doctoral program. His unexpected call paved the way for a new chapter in my academic journey. As we communicated, I realized that sometimes, the most significant opportunities could arise from the simplest acts of kindness. It was a lesson that I would carry with me throughout my career. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在不经意间帮助了遇到交通事故的司机。后来发现这位司机正是他要提升学历需要得到他的指导的博士生导师。作者感悟到最重要的机会可能来自最简单的善举。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“没想到，第二天一早，我的电话响了。”可知，第一段可描写作者接到了史密斯教授的电话，教授了解到作者的博士理想。 ②由第二段首句内容“那天下午，我在史密斯教授的办公室见到了他。”可知，第二段可描写作者和史密斯教授见面的情况，教授坚持还给作者所付的钱并邀请作者加入他的博士团队。 2.续写线索：教授回电话——教授了解作者的博士理想——见到教授——受邀加入博士团队——感悟 3.词汇激活 行类 ①发现：find out / spot /discover ②充满了：was filled with / was full of ③回答：responded /replied 情绪类 ①惊讶的：astonished /surprised ②几乎无法抑制我的兴奋：could hardly contain my excitement / could hardly suppress my excitement 【点睛】【高分句型1】Good morning, I just found out it was you that one called me for help. (使用了省略that引导的宾语从句，从句使用强调句型) 【高分句型2】I’m calling to thank you for your assistance and to see if you’re free to discuss your doctoral aspirations this afternoon. (使用了if引导的宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$null 十堰市2023—2024学年度下学期期末调研考试 高二英语 本试题卷共10页，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 注意事项： 1．答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。 例：How much is the shirt? A．£19.15. B．£9.18. C．£9.15. 答案是C。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is George’s favorite sport? A. Tennis. B. Fishing. C. Swimming. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the man going to do? A. Change his ticket. B. Give the ticket to someone. C. Try to catch the plane at 6:00. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How will the man pay the bill? A. In cash. B. By card. C. By phone. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What time is it now? A. 8:20. B. 8:00. C. 7:40. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A laboratory. B. A university campus. C. An apartment building. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What does the woman major in? A. Art. B. Math. C. English. 7. What will the woman do tomorrow? A. See a doctor. B. Start a new job. C. Buy the man lunch. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Neighbors. B. Workmates. C. Schoolmates. 9. Where are the speakers? A. In Paris. B. In Rome. C. In London. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. What does the woman need? A. A hand. B. A project. C. Some tape. 11. What do we know about the speakers? A. They are both busy. B. They do the same project. C. They need to help each other. 12. What does the woman think is important? A. Working hard. B. Staying in control. C. Making good preparations. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. What kind of music does the man prefer? A. Lively music. B. Dance music. C. Classical music. 14. What does the woman usually do when she listens to music? A. She does homework. B. She surfs the Internet. C. She does some cooking. 15. Why is the man going to listen to classical music? A. Because he is out of work. B. Because he is a lively person. C. Because it is good for the brain. 16. What does the woman advise the man to do? A. Download some music. B. Listen to the radio. C. Go to the concert. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17 What colors should be used to paint a bedroom? A. Blue and yellow. B. Black and white. C. Red and green. 18. How does orange make people feel? A. Cheerful. B. Energetic. C. Imaginative. 19. Which room should be painted white? A The kitchen. B. The bathroom. C. The dining room. 20. Who will answer the phone if one calls 8745632? A. A cook. B. A painter. C. An expert. 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 Summer is the perfect time for pre-college students to enrich themselves. We prepare some camps for students to experience the campus life while expanding their knowledge, building life skills and exploring their interests. Academic Enrichment Camps As an excellent resource for sharpening your mind Academic Enrichment Camps give students the opportunity to expand their knowledge in specific subjects. Students will be engaged in interactive virtual learning and enrich their learning in language arts, science or social studies every weekday for two weeks. Daily subject lessons are 50 minutes long. Access to the Internet is available, and an electronic device is needed. BG CyberGuardians Summer Camp Dive into the special camp! Involve yourself in network security work. Our dynamic mixture of lectures, labs and workshops ensures students to practice. Here, they don’t just study network security. They experience it first-hand. Explore real-world defense skills and become the digital defender of tomorrow! Discover Hidden Health Career Camp Have you thought about a career in healthcare but just don’t know exactly what you want to do? In this camp, you will experience various healthcare professions that are not widely known. During these two days, students can dive into different settings in which these professions work and get practical experience in what they do. Come and discover what area of healthcare may be the right fit for you! 21. What do Academic Enrichment Camps mainly help students do? A. Control the use of electronic devices. B. Get career opportunities in healthcare. C. Increase the subject-related knowledge. D. Develop the network security awareness. 22. What does BG CyberGuardians Summer Camp feature? A. Theoretical study. B. Hands-on learning. C. Self-guided research. D. Online video teaching. 23. What opportunity does Discover Hidden Health Career Camp offer? A. Learning about healthcare policies. B. Networking with healthcare professionals. C. Experience of wildly-used healthcare professions. D. Exploration of less-known healthcare professions. B Resting on a branch in the dark is a Xingu screech owl with piercing eyes. Created by British artist Sarah Ball, the artwork refers to the scientific name of this species only found in the indigenous Xingu region of Brazil. The striking work is unique not just for its subject matter, but for how it was made: It was created with ash (灰烬) left behind after wildfires in the Amazon rainforest. It’s part of a project called “From the Ashes”, an exhibition that ran in February in London. “Featuring 29 indigenous and non-indigenous artists, all the works were created using ink, colour and pastels produced from ash and charcoal (木炭),” said Migrate Art, the London-based social enterprise (企业) that created the project, whose goal is to help fix damage from the fires by raising money. In March, the artworks were auctioned (拍卖) in London with estimates for individual pieces ranging from £2,000 to over £50,000, according to Simon Butler, founder of MigrateArt. “We keep 20% of what we make. The rest of it goes to the indigenous Xingu community, primarily for firefighting equipment,” he said. Butler visited the Amazon rainforest two years ago. Witnessing the areas of the forest that had been burnt down, which he described as a “red desert that looked like the end of the world”, motivated him to create change through art. He collected the burnt remains of the rainforest, and shipped it back to London to be made into art materials. The materials were then sent to artists around the world. British artist Piers Secunda used black ink to create a painting titled Smoke In The Jungle. The collection also includes works made by members of the indigenous community. “The sale of my work to help the Xingu Reserve buy firefighting equipment to extinguish Amazon fires is the best use of my time and resources that I can imagine,” said Secunda. “These art advocacy actions are grains of sand which build a pile. For now, the pile is small, but it is growing and will become substantial.” 24. What is the author’s purpose of describing the artwork in paragraph 1? A. To detail the artist’s motivation. B. To discuss climate change effects. C. To highlight its unique creation method. D. To provide insights into a new bird. 25. What is a direct result of the artworks? A. They will be stored by Simon Bulter. B. Migrate Art will cooperate with more artists. C. Artists will make more contribution to the poor. D. Indigenous Xingu community will afford firefighting equipment. 26. How did Butler take action to make people focus on rainforest wildfires? A. By visiting Amazon rainforest. B. By watching relevant information. C. By talking with rainforest protectors. D. By appealing to artists to create related works. 27. Which word best describes the impact of the project? A. Promising. B. Uncaring. C. Demanding. D. Controversial. C In an era marked by globalization, there exist all kinds of cultural differences, leading to some cultural divides and misunderstandings. How to settle them? Education is a way. Education is a powerful tool in bridging cultural divides and minimizing misunderstandings. In a world that is increasingly interconnected, educational systems play a key role in preparing individuals to handle and respect cultural diversity. Multicultural education involves incorporating different cultural perspectives into the curriculum. This approach helps students understand and appreciate various cultural backgrounds, developing empathy (同理心) and respect. It also challenges stereotypes (刻板印象) and prejudices by presenting a more delicate view of different cultures. Language education is also crucial. Beyond learning to communicate in different languages, language education provides insights into the way people think, behave and interact in different cultures. It opens doors to understanding slight differences in communication and cultural standards that are often tied to language. Moreover, educational exchange programs are vital in promoting cultural understanding. By studying abroad or participating in exchange programs, students gain firsthand experience of other cultures, which helps break down barriers and build intercultural competence — the ability to handle and respect cultural differences effectively. Digital technology also plays a role in cultural education. Online platforms and virtual exchanges offer opportunities for students to interact with peers (同龄人) from around the world, pushing cross-cultural dialogue and understanding. These platforms can be particularly effective in reaching a wider audience and going beyond geographical limitations. In an ever-interconnected world, the importance of understanding and bridging cultural differences cannot be overstated. The journey towards bridging cultural gaps begins with awareness and respect. Recognizing that our ways of seeing the world are not universal, but rather one perspective among many, is the first step. This does not mean wakening our cultural identity but expanding our understanding to appreciate the cultural identities of others. It involves listening with an intention to understand, not just to respond, and adapting our communication styles and expectations to suit diverse settings. 28. How can education help in a globalized world according to the text? A. By removing language barriers. B. By promoting economic growth. C. By increasing technological advancements. D. By developing empathy and understanding. 29. What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us about language education? A. Its importance. B. Its origin. C. Its programs. D. Its standards. 30. How do digital technologies contribute to cultural education? A. They replace traditional methods of teaching. B. They limit students’ interaction with negative peers. C. They broaden students’ access to cultural knowledge. D. They merely focus on promoting local cultural content. 31. What does the author think is the primary action to bridge cultural gaps? A. Enhancing mutual respect. B. Ignoring cultural differences. C. Wakening one’s own culture. D. Rejecting other cultural views. D The rapid melting of the ice sheets at the top of Greenland and Antarctica, as measured by satellite-based gravitational measurements, is shifting more mass toward Earth’s waistline. And the extra increase is slowing the planet’s rotation (自转). That climate-change-driven mass shift is throwing a new challenge into international timekeeping standards. The internationally agreed-upon coordinated (协调) universal time, or UTC, is set by atomic clocks, but that time is regularly adjusted to match Earth’s actual rotation. Earth’s rotation isn’t always smooth sailing—the speed of the planet’s spin changes depending on a variety of factors, including gravitational drag from the sun and the moon, changes to the rotation speed of Earth’s core, friction (摩擦) between ocean waters and the seafloor, and shifts in the planet’s distribution of mass around its surface. But the impact of the quake is much smaller than that of the ice sheets’ melting. Humankind has done something that affects, measurably, the rotation rate of the entire Earth. The need for occasional tweaks to the synchronization (同步) of atomic clocks and Earth’s rotation gave birth to the “leap second” in 1972, an extra tick that international timekeepers agreed to add to UTC as needed. Timekeepers have added 27 leap seconds to the clock since the idea was introduced. The slightly slower rotation has actually delayed the need for timekeeping changes by a few years—in fact, as a result of this change, the last time a leap second was required to be added was in 2016. At the moment, in fact, Earth’s rotation and atomic clocks are nearly in sync. “But the study suggests that, thanks to climate change, global timekeepers now have an extra two or three years before they need to adjust,” notes geophysicist Jerry X. Mitrovica of Harvard University. “But no realistic projections of future melting can prevent the unavoidable beyond 2030. One way or another, the world is going to have to start losing time—or international timekeeping rules are due for an update,” Mitrovica adds. 32. What is causing the change in Earth’s rotation speed? A. Friction between ocean and land. B. Melting of ice sheets at Earth’s poles. C. Gravitational drag from Earth. D. Direction of spin of Earth’s core. 33. What does the underlined word “tweaks” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Investigations. B. Adjustments. C. Objections. D. Applications. 34. What is a result of slower rotation of Earth? A. International timekeeping study will disappear. B. “Leap second” will be put into use more frequently. C. Wider gaps will arise between UTC and atomic clocks. D. International timekeeping rules will have to be revised. 35. Which can be the best title for the text? A. Atomic Clocks Matter In Global Timekeeping B. Earth’s Rotation Affects The Accuracy Of Time C. Climate Change Is Affecting How We Keep Time D. Earth’s Slower Rotation Worsens Climate Change 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Empowering Your Friends With Positive Words Encouragement is powerful. The words of encouragement have a lasting impact on mental and social happiness, creating a supportive environment where individuals can get along well. By forming a culture of encouragement in friendships, we contribute to a world filled with positivity. ____36____ In friendships, the words of encouragement play an important role in strengthening ties and contributing to mutual growth. Research and personal experiences stress the deep impact of supportive words in increasing comfort and building good relationships between each other. An expert emphasizes the long-lasting influence of encouragement. ____37____ When we give it to our friends constantly, we create a positive effect that spreads beyond the moment of communication. Encouraging words act as a source of inspiration, increasing confidence and self-respect and providing the necessary drive to overcome challenges and pursue goals. Offering supportive words to others has the power to create hope and recovery, potentially changing lives. Encouragement serves as a guiding light during difficult times. ____38____ It forms a sense of belonging and support, creating a safe space where you can keep them company and share their weaknesses. Encouraging words can build bridges and cure wounds. ____39____ They also have a “healing medicinal” effect, offering support and comfort during times of suffering or uncertainty. Such simple acts of kindness can truly make a difference when you are in difficult situations. All in all, positive words from friends can act as a powerful factor for personal growth and development. The expert finally suggests using them to inspire us to step out of our comfort zone. ____40____ A Friendships formed in life benefit us a lot. B. It is described as a gift that keeps on giving. C. They connect minds, developing understanding and trust. D. It reminds your friends that they are not alone on their journey. E. However, these words have little effect when we are in trouble. F. In this way, we can take risks and hug new opportunities confidently. G. Encouragement has the ability to inspire both the giver and the receiver. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 During my childhood, my family lived with my grandma in the charming old house. The ____41____ was encircled by a vegetable garden and an abundance of fruit trees and flowers decorating the area. It was a place of remarkable ____42____, particularly in spring and summer. Grandma had dozens of ____43____ plants. She would put them outdoors, water them and talk with them. In winter, she would carry the plants in the pots inside to ____44____ cold. The plants were alive and even grew with warmth. In spring, they ____45____ became taller, but they didn’t flower. Soon they were so dense that they formed a natural barrier. I was ____46____ by the effort that my grandma had ____47____ in those plants. Planting the fruit trees and flowers around the house was ____48____ — they were useful and smelt good. But I didn’t know why she grew so many non-flowering plants. To my young mind, it remained a ____49____. One day, I asked my grandma, “Why are you _____50_____ these plants so patiently? They don’t give us food or flowers.” She smiled and said, “They remind me that even in the darkest months, there’s always something to _____51_____. They bring me joy as you do. So I look after them and treat them like the apple of my eye.” That made _____52_____. Then I understood. Today, I have a different _____53_____ of Grandma’s potted plants. Her devotion to the plants is a (n) _____54_____ of her love for her family. She shows me that beauty and strength can be found in the _____55_____ time. Her love continues to encourage me all the time especially in adversity. 41. A. property B. society C. village D. apartment 42. A. security B. beauty C. complexity D. luxury 43. A. ugly B. weak C. painted D. potted 44. A. measure B. avoid C. feel D. keep 45. A. unwillingly B. hardly C. definitely D. initially 46. A. confused B. frightened C. moved D. pleased 47. A. ignored B. skipped C. admitted D. invested 48. A. unnoticed B. understandable C. affordable D. alternative 49. A. pity B. joy C. mystery D. concept 50. A. caring for B. turning to C. figuring out D. picking up 51. A. entertain B. decorate C. submit D. treasure 52 A. sense B. peace C. noise D. trouble 53. A. style B. problem C. habit D. view 54. A. example B. reflection C. kind D. result 55. A. nicest B. shortest C. hardest D. quietest 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。 On July 8, 2023, Harbin won the bid to host the 9th Asian Winter Games, ____56____ (indicate) that the regional games will take place in China for the third time. In ____57____ first month of 2024, the mascots (吉祥物) of the 9th Asian Winter Games—Binbin and Nini—____58____ (eventual) appeared in public at the ceremony in Harbin. The two cute little Siberian tigers, Binbin and Nini, ____59____ (bear) in September, 2023 at the Siberian Tiger Park in Harbin. ____60____ (create) by a team from the Academy of Fine Arts at Tsinghua University, they symbolize the in-depth exploration and shaping of the uniquely natural and cultural heritage of the Northeast—the Siberian tiger culture. ____61____ (they) names mean “Welcome to Harbin”, and show Harbin’s eager anticipation and sincere welcome to friends from Asian countries. Binbin represents the ice events while Nini represents the snow events. In traditional Chinese culture, the tiger stands ____62____ good luck and has many positive characteristics, among ____63____ integrity, strength and courage are highly consistent with the Olympic spirit. The emblem (徽章) of the 9th Asian Winter Games in 2025 “Breakthrough” expresses the inspiring goal of advancing the ____64____ (construct) of China’s sports power in the new era, making constant efforts _____65_____ (challenge) the goal of higher, faster and stronger, and making a new contribution to Asian ice and snow sports. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，你的外国朋友Ryan对你上周末参加的志愿者活动很感兴趣。请你给他写一封信，分享此次经历，内容包括： 1．活动的主题； 2．具体的活动内容； 3．活动的感受和收获。 注意： 1．写作词数应为80个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Ryan, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 67. 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。 This is a story about an act of kindness that I did, which in turn changed my life in a way. I used to teach in a university with a master’s degree. In my country, it was better to have a PhD for career advancement, and my qualifications needed to be improved. So I telephoned Professor Smith for help. I had heard that he was a good doctoral supervisor in the university, but I hadn’t met him. I tried to call him once, but to my disappointment, he said he was a little busy at that time and that he would contact me later. One day, I was driving home from the university when I saw an accident at the side of the road. The two cars collided (碰撞), but fortunately the drivers were not injured. They argued with each other about the accident and became annoyed. Then I stopped my car to see if they might need my help. “Calm down, gentlemen. What’s the matter?” I approached them and said. “It’s just a minor scratch (划痕). There were some disagreements when we tried to work things out privately. I think he is asking for a little too much,” one driver said to me. I learned that he didn’t have enough money on hand to pay for the damage. Understanding the situation, I offered to help. I paid the amount needed to settle the matter. A troublesome matter turned into a peaceful resolution with my involvement. When the driver offered to exchange our business cards, I agreed. “It was so kind of you to reach out. I’ll repay your money tomorrow,” he said. “Forget it. It’s just a small thing,” I responded. Finally, we said goodbye to each other. However, I didn’t expect my kind behavior would really bring me good luck. When I went back home, I happened to see the driver’s business card. I was surprised to find that the driver I had helped was Professor Smith who I wanted to turn to for help. I confidently decided to call him again the next day to make an appointment. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Unexpectedly, early the next morning, my phone rang. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ That afternoon, I met Professor Smith in his office. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$