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重庆实验外国语学校 2023—2024学年度（下）高2025届期末模拟考试 英语试题 （满分150分，120分钟完成） 第Ⅰ卷 选择题（共95分） 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，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。 1．What Sport did the man fail to try? A．Kitesurfing. B．BMX racing. C．Bungee jumping. 2．What are the speakers probably talking about? A．A film. B．A book. C．ATV show. 3．What is the man probably doing? A．Shopping. B．Eating. C．Cooking. 4．Where will the speakers walk the dogs? A．Along the river. B．in the forest. C．At the park. 5．When is the election? A．On the 10th. B．On the 11th. C．On the 12th. 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。听完每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟：听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6和第7题。 6．Why does the man come to this city? A．To work. B．To travel. C．To study. 7．Which property will the man see this afternoon? A．The three-bedroomed one. B．The four-bedroomed one. C．The five-bedroomed one. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8．Why does the woman call the man? A．To ask for advice. B．To get some information. C．To make an appointment. 9．What does the man to probably? A．He’s a writer. B．He’s an architect. C．He’s a photographer. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10．What does the woman ask the man to first before work? A．Get changed. B．Drink something. C．Store his belongs. 11．Where do the speakers probably work? A．At a restaurant. B．At a supermarket. C．At a hotel. 12．What does the woman want the man to be? A．A polite person. B．A responsible person. C．An efficient person. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13．What does the woman think is important to a great pianist? A．Hard work. B．Uniqueness. C．Determination. 14．How does the woman feel when practicing a new piece of music? A．Alone. B．Confident. C．Motivated. 15．Who holds fewest concerts a year? A．Evgeny Kissin. B．Daniil Trifonov. C．Lang Lang. 16．What does the woman do to reduce anxiety before concerts? A．She rests in her room. B．She has some snacks. C．She breathes fresh air. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17．Which country is closest to the Farce Islands? A．Norway. B．Scoland. C．Iceland. 18．How has the transports system on the Faroe Islands been improved these days? A．Road tunnels have been built. B．Helicopter rides are available. C．An airport has come into use. 19．What did the speaker do on the first day? A．She enjoyed the sunshine. B．She observed seabirds. C．She visited a lighthouse. 20．What did the volunteers help do on the island in 2019? A．Broaden narrow paths. B．Repair local people’s houses. C．Restore tracks and give directions. 第二部分 阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Traveling by train can be a romantic way to see the world. Here are some fantastic train trips to add to your travel bucket list (愿望清单). Eurostar Where it goes: London to/from Paris How long it takes: Two hours and 15 minutes Eurostar is a popular way for folks to get from London to Paris (or vice versa), thanks to its quick travel time, but it has another draw that makes it a great bucket-list train trip. For 20 minutes, you’ll actually be riding 150 feet underwater through the famed English Channel. Glacier Express Where it goes: St. Moritz to Zermatt in the Swiss Alps How long it takes: Seven and a half hours This train ride is a favorite among many, as it’s arguably the best way to experience the Swiss Alps. It gives new meaning to the term “slow travel”, taking over seven hours to pass just 180 miles. Be prepared to ride on 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels. Qingzang Railway Where it goes: Xining to Lhasa How long it takes: 20 hours and 55 minutes Why not start with the world’s highest train ride? The Qingzang Railway climbs to amazing heights of over 5,072meters as it snakes through the Himalayas. The 1,956-kilometer journey passes through different biomes (生物群落区). The views of grasslands, mountain s and deserts along the way are always breathtaking. Trans-Siberian Railway Where it goes: Moscow to Vladivostok How long it takes: Seven days It’s the world’s longest continuous railway, clocking in at 5,772 miles from Moscow to Vladivostok. Along the way, you’ll pass through eight time zones and have plenty of time to see the beautiful Russia n countryside. 1. What is special about Eurostar? A. It stops at different biomes. B. It passes through eight time zones. C. It features an underwater journey. D. It provides slow travel experience. 2. What can passengers do when they ride the Glacier Express? A. They can experience great speed. B. They can appreciate the beautiful Alps C. They can pass through extensive deserts. D. They can start with the world’s highest train ride 3. Which railway is the world’s longest continuous one? A. Trans-Siberian Railway. B. Glacier Express. C. Qingzang Railway. D. Eurostar. B Moving can be daunting (令人怯步) — whether it’s to a new city or an entirely new country. The good news? Volunteering can be a great way to settle into a new community, meet people, and learn valuable skills. Kajal Patil moved to the United States from India in February 2017. Having previously volunteered for two years as an assistant yoga (瑜伽) teacher in her home country, Kayal was enthusiastic about volunteering and began looking for volunteer opportunities that match her interests on Volunteer Match. Kajal was drawn to a volunteer opportunity with the Meridian International Center to review applications on behalf of the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI). YLAI aims to empower Latin American and Caribbean business and social entrepreneurs (企业家) to transform their societies and contribute more fully to economic development, security, human rights, and good governance. Kajal had previous experience working with the markets candidates were applying from, and the position also allowed her to work remotely. Her role involved reviewing 44 in-depth applications from potential candidates across Latin America and the Caribbean for a four-week fellowship in the U. S. She was responsible for describing the business ideas presented by these candidates, assessing the social impact of their businesses, and determining the strength of candidates to carry out their plans. Kajal says that this volunteer opportunity super-charged her existing skills while helping her build new ones such as time management, business analysis, decision-making, planning, and presenting. She is now looking for her next volunteer opportunity and reflects positively on her experience with Meridian International Center. “A new country brings in a lot of new experiences and volunteering helped me to settle into a new environment,” adds Kajal. “By helping others, I felt needed in society. It indeed boosted my self-worth.” 4. What is a benefit of volunteering according to the first paragraph? A. It offers opportunities to network with influential individuals. B. It helps people better adapt to new environments. C. It breathes new life into people’s creativity. D. It promotes a sense of responsibility. 5. What is the primary objective of YLAI? A. To boost tourism in Latin American and Caribbean countries. B. To provide financial support to Latin American and Caribbean students. C. To assist Latin American and Caribbean entrepreneurs in promoting societal development. D. To develop political relations between Latin American and Caribbean nations. 6. What was Kajal’s responsibility when working with Meridian International Center? A. Reviewing and assessing fellowship applications. B. Teaching yoga to fellowship candidates. C Planning social events for local entrepreneurs. D. Organizing fundraising activities. 7. What do Kajal’s words in the last paragraph mainly show? A. The challenges of volunteering. B. The self-improvement through volunteering. C. The process of finding a volunteer opportunity in the U. S. D. The importance of using professional skills in volunteering. C Do you remember being asked what you wanted to be when you grew up? No doubt the more imaginative your answer, the more approval you would get. But once we reach adolescence (青春期), there’s far less tolerance for answers like, “I’m going to be a marine biologist, circus clown and journalist!” Now the question translates as You are allowed one identity in this life, so which is it? At university you need to choose a subject to major in, which leads to one specific degree, intended for one type of job. The message that you need to specialise is reinforced (强化) in many contexts. Career guidance books and counsellors give you tests to help you identify your dream job. But what happens if you’re curious about several subjects, and there are many things you’d like to study? If you’re unable or unwilling to settle on a single career path, you might worry that you don’t have one true calling like everybody else and that, therefore, your life lacks purpose. As the saying goes, you’re a “jack of all trades, master of none”. In reality, the ambitious young people of today are more interested in moving around and doing different things. In the modern workplace, people are working flexibly and the individual is in control of their professional life and in a position to make decision s about how, when and where they work. Rather than finding something and doing it forever, the new challenge is to find a way of working that works for you. This new flexible workplace is one where generalists feel at ease. People who have a range of interests are suited to the modern workplace in two essential ways. Firstly, they are used to combining two or more fields and it is at the intersection (十字路口) between seemingly unrelated ideas that innovation often happens. Secondly, people who change roles frequently are less afraid of trying new things and stepping out of their comfort zones. They’re fast learners. 8. What does the author say about university students? A. They tend to lose their imagination. B. They feel pressured to choose a speciality. C. They could benefit from career counselling. D. They find it impossible to make decisions independently. 9. What does the author suggest in the third paragraph? A. People refuse to choose a career on purpose. B. Everybody should find a passion and stick to it. C. You’ll never succeed unless you find your dream job. D. Some people may be unsure what career they really like. 10. What are people like in the modern workplace? A. They rarely decide what they want to do. B. They prefer to stay in the same profession. C. They are constantly challenged to change jobs. D. They are taking control of how they work. 11. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. The importance of continuous learning. B. Advantages of generalists in the future workplace. C. Ways the modern workplace makes use of flexible workers. D. The relationship between personal interests and career choices D One of humanity’s greatest achievements has been mastering routes across the world’s oceans. Communities separated by thousands of miles have been brought into contact. Customs have been decisively changed by the movement of ships across the oceans. No one drank tea in medieval (中世纪的) Europe, but once contact had been made with the tea-drinking Chinese, tea became the favorite of millions of people from Sweden to the United States. We tend to think that the opening of the oceans was the work of great explorers like Christopher Columbus, especially the 15th-century pioneers who edged their way through uncharted waters to southern Africa, the Indian Ocean and the spice lands of the Indies. But while these men did give the Age of Discovery its name, they didn’t start the exploration of the world’s oceans. There were scores of merchants who developed trade links across the world and started modern globalization. These were the people who really mastered the oceans and brought the continents into contact. Already around 2500 BCE, merchants were setting out from what is now Iraq, the seat of the ancient Sumerian civilization, carrying silver ingots (银锭) to India. On the way, they got copper (铜) from Oman and brought precious objects such as carnelian (红玛瑙) from India. The Indian Ocean became one of the great channels of trade between nations. By 1500 CE, the Portuguese had begun to show interest in what the Atlantic might offer. That interest had resulted in the settlement of unoccupied islands. When European sailors started entering the Pacific and the Indian Ocean in the 16th century, they found a lively maritime (海运的) world that they could never truly dominate. Since then, the oceans have only continued to tie the world together. In the 21st century, however, new factors have changed entirely the way goods are carried across the seas. The great port cities of the world have been replaced by automated docks. Container ships carry many thousands of containers. Business today operates on a much larger level than it did just two decades ago. And yet, through trade and cultural exchange, the seas continue to connect even the most distant lands. 12. Why does the author mention tea drinking in the first paragraph? A. To discuss the health benefits of drinking tea. B. To emphasize the popularity of tea in medieval Europe C. To show how Europeans started to adopt Chinese customs. D To highlight the spread of cultural practices through ocean contact. 13. What does the underlined part “edged their way” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Dominated the maritime world. B. Settled on unoccupied islands quickly. C. Successfully established a convenient route. D. Carefully moved forward under challenging situations. 14. Who are the pioneers of ocean exploration according to the text? A. The merchants from the ancient Sumerian civilization. B. The great explorers during the Age of Discovery. C. The Portuguese settlers of remote islands. D. The European sailors who entered the Pacific and the Indian Ocean. 15. What is a suitable title for the text? A. The Impact of Tea on Global Trade B. Ocean Exploration Changed Human History C. Merchants Advanced the Development of Capitalism D. The Transformation of Ocean Shipping in the 21st Century 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Every living thing depends on the ocean. So when we hear the ocean is in trouble from the effects of overfishing, climate change, and pollution, it’s easy to feel powerless. ____16____ But there are plenty of action s you can take that will make a big difference for the ocean. ____17____ The more you learn about the ocean, the better prepared you’ll be to inspire change and help others do the same. Thankfully, there are many ways to educate yourself about the ocean and the challenges it faces, from books and documentaries to websites, museums, art exhibits, and more. Check the label Help keep fisheries healthy by choosing sustainable seafood when you grocery shop or dine out. ____18____ Look for the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) labels. Their blue and green fish logos (标识) on your seafood ensure your fish can be traced back to sustainably-managed fisheries and farms. Reduce your carbon emissions ____19____ Decrease the effects of climate change on the ocean by cutting your carbon footprint at home: turn off lights when you’re not using them, walk or ride your bike to work, and demand renewable energy options in your community. Travel smarter Consider booking your next trip through a responsible travel company that’s committed to protecting wildlife and using guides who are aware of rules and best practices. Once you arrive at your destination, be respectful of marine life and habitats. And be careful about your purchases. ____20____ A. Increase your ocean IQ. B. Skip the single-use plastics. C. What should be done to travel responsibly? D. What’s the easiest way to make sure your seafood is sustainable? E. Many of these issues will require leadership from governments and businesses. F. In the last decades, the ocean has absorbed 90% of the extra heat created by burning fossil fuels. G. Purchasing items like shark products damages delicate ecosystems and threatens endangered species. 第三部分 语言知识运用（共四节，满分55分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Most schools put great importance on how well students can do in math or science, but life skills or social skills are rarely prioritized (优先考虑). However, a teacher, Jennifer Thiessen, thinks ____21____ and makes sure that her students are well-equipped for life. “There are so many ____22____ life lessons I wanted to teach them outside of the ____23____“ said Thiessen, a teacher at Canada’s Watson Primary School. Thiessen and a fellow teacher ____24____ a plan which was related to ____25____ goodwill. They called it the “Kindness Project.” Thiessen told her third-grade students, “If we could be that spark (火花) of kindness, we could ____26____ others to do acts of ____27____.” And the students did wonders. Students from two different third-grade classes made cupcakes at home and ____28____ them for $1 during the bake sales in school. They made about $400 from it and then ____29____ the money to buy small gifts like flowers, dog treats, chocolate bars, and coffees. They then gave them out to ____30____ near the school. The students felt like they did something that actually ____31____. The teacher said that the gift recipients seemed “caught off guard” in the beginning. But they ____32____ the gifts when they ____33____ what the project was about, and some were even in tears. “This is a lesson we can’t teach in a classroom,” Thiessen said. After this experience, Thiessen ____34____ to make it an annual activity for third-graders-at the school. “This is an everybody project. It doesn’t have any ____35____ when it comes to ability,” she said. 21. A. calmly B. carefully C. honestly D. differently 22. A. seeming B. important C. private D. painful 23. A. classroom B. family C. industry D. workplace 24. A. signed up for B. came up with C. stepped in with D. gave way to 25. A. demanding B. needing C. spreading D. appreciating 26. A. force B. persuade C. allow D. inspire 27. A. kindness B. forgiveness C. bravery D. honesty 28. A. covered B. wrapped C. sold D. decorated 29. A. used B. withdrew C. borrowed D. earned 30. A. friends B. parents C. strangers D. teachers 31. A. happened B. changed C. existed D. mattered 32. A. recognized B. accepted C. discovered D. deserved 33. A. remembered B. agreed C. examined D. realized 34 A. pretended B. decided C. hesitated D. regretted 35. A. limitations B. questions C. connection D. influence 第Ⅱ卷 非选择题（共55分） 第二节 短文填空（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。 Chinese jiaozi — or dumplings — originated 1,800 years ago and it was a must in the diet of the Han people in northern China. With time, jiaozi became a favourite across the country, ____36____ (particular) during holidays. The word jiaozt sounds similar to an expression ____37____ (mean) “transition from old to new”, and this explains ____38____ jiaozi are popular during China’s Lunar New Year. Moreover, jiaozi look like the ingots (元宝) which were used in ancient China, and that’s why people believe that eating jiaozi will bring them good fortune in ____39____ coming year. Legend has it that Zhang Zhongjing. the celebrated “Sage of Chinese Medicine” who lived during the Eastern Han Dynasty, was worried when he visited a village and ____40____ (see) the frostbitten (生冻疮的) ears of its poor residents. He thought it would be ____41____ (help) to warm them up if they are mutton (羊肉), chilli and medicinal herbs. So he collected the ____42____ (ingredient) and wrapped them in dough ____43____ (shape) like an ear. Then he boiled them and distributed them to the residents. Before long, the villagers ____44____ (cure) of their frostbite. According to the legend, Zhang handed out jiaozi from the day of the Winter Solstice to Chinese New Year’s Eve. In China today, although few people ever suffer from frostbite, _____45_____ remains a tradition in the North to eat jiaozi on these two special days. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，外教Brian要求同学们在课上推荐一款兼顾趣味与英语学习的app，请你写一篇发言稿。内容包括： 1. 介绍这款app； 2. 分享使用体验 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Hi, everyone. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ That’s all. Thanks for listening. 第二节（满分25分） 47. 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。 When we were finally dismissed from the last class of the day, the students streamed out of the classrooms. It was another boring day after school. I dragged my feet home as I sighed. Yet another uneventful day, I thought. Little did I know that the day would take a turn for the worse. The lift lobby (电梯间) of my flat was old and dirty. The walls, which were painted white, had been dirtied over many years. I reached my flat’s lobby, and pressed the lift button and went in. Just then, Mrs Lim, my elderly neighbour, hobbled (蹒跚) in. She looked ancient with tissue paper white hair, wearing a faded old-fashioned dress. I held the lift door open, flashing a friendly smile, and politely greeted her. I asked her how she felt that day and pressed the buttons. She thanked me for being so polite, then we were silent for the rest of the ride. The lift fell down increasingly fast. There were loud clanking sounds here and there while the lift grew slower and slower. My heart beat hard and fast as my hands turned cold and wet with sweat. Unfortunately, the lift came to an abrupt stop at the fifth floor. I pressed the buttons hard several times, but it was of no help. The lights on the buttons had gone out. It soon dawned on me that we were trapped. An icy fear crept up my spine. Mrs Lim was hysterical (歇斯底里). “We will never get out!” she cried with her face pale. It had become a colourless mask. I had no time to lose. I pressed the bell in the lift immediately. The sound was surely deafening, but what other choice did I have? Mrs Lim burst into tears. I tried my very best to comfort her, telling her that everything would be all right and that we needed to find out how to get out safely. Mrs Lim began having trouble breathing, and I immediately helped her sit down and loosened her collar. Paragraph 1: Several minutes passed, but no help came. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Bang! My hopes were lifted when I heard the firefighters on the other side of the lift door. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 重庆实验外国语学校 2023—2024学年度（下）高2025届期末模拟考试 英语试题 （满分150分，120分钟完成） 第Ⅰ卷 选择题（共95分） 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，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。 1．What Sport did the man fail to try? A．Kitesurfing. B．BMX racing. C．Bungee jumping. 2．What are the speakers probably talking about? A．A film. B．A book. C．ATV show. 3．What is the man probably doing? A．Shopping. B．Eating. C．Cooking. 4．Where will the speakers walk the dogs? A．Along the river. B．in the forest. C．At the park. 5．When is the election? A．On the 10th. B．On the 11th. C．On the 12th. 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。听完每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟：听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6和第7题。 6．Why does the man come to this city? A．To work. B．To travel. C．To study. 7．Which property will the man see this afternoon? A．The three-bedroomed one. B．The four-bedroomed one. C．The five-bedroomed one. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8．Why does the woman call the man? A．To ask for advice. B．To get some information. C．To make an appointment. 9．What does the man to probably? A．He’s a writer. B．He’s an architect. C．He’s a photographer. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10．What does the woman ask the man to first before work? A．Get changed. B．Drink something. C．Store his belongs. 11．Where do the speakers probably work? A．At a restaurant. B．At a supermarket. C．At a hotel. 12．What does the woman want the man to be? A．A polite person. B．A responsible person. C．An efficient person. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13．What does the woman think is important to a great pianist? A．Hard work. B．Uniqueness. C．Determination. 14．How does the woman feel when practicing a new piece of music? A．Alone. B．Confident. C．Motivated. 15．Who holds fewest concerts a year? A．Evgeny Kissin. B．Daniil Trifonov. C．Lang Lang. 16．What does the woman do to reduce anxiety before concerts? A．She rests in her room B．She has some snacks. C．She breathes fresh air. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17．Which country is closest to the Farce Islands? A．Norway. B．Scoland. C．Iceland. 18．How has the transports system on the Faroe Islands been improved these days? A．Road tunnels have been built. B．Helicopter rides are available. C．An airport has come into use. 19．What did the speaker do on the first day? A．She enjoyed the sunshine. B．She observed seabirds. C．She visited a lighthouse. 20．What did the volunteers help do on the island in 2019? A．Broaden narrow paths. B．Repair local people’s houses. C．Restore tracks and give directions. 第二部分 阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Traveling by train can be a romantic way to see the world. Here are some fantastic train trips to add to your travel bucket list (愿望清单). Eurostar Where it goes: London to/from Paris How long it takes: Two hours and 15 minutes Eurostar is a popular way for folks to get from London to Paris (or vice versa), thanks to its quick travel time, but it has another draw that makes it a great bucket-list train trip. For 20 minutes, you’ll actually be riding 150 feet underwater through the famed English Channel. Glacier Express Where it goes: St. Moritz to Zermatt in the Swiss Alps How long it takes: Seven and a half hours This train ride is a favorite among many, as it’s arguably the best way to experience the Swiss Alps. It gives new meaning to the term “slow travel”, taking over seven hours to pass just 180 miles. Be prepared to ride on 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels. Qingzang Railway Where it goes: Xining to Lhasa How long it takes: 20 hours and 55 minutes Why not start with the world’s highest train ride? The Qingzang Railway climbs to amazing heights of over 5,072meters as it snakes through the Himalayas. The 1,956-kilometer journey passes through different biomes (生物群落区). The views of grasslands, mountain s and deserts along the way are always breathtaking. Trans-Siberian Railway Where it goes: Moscow to Vladivostok How long it takes: Seven days It’s the world’s longest continuous railway, clocking in at 5,772 miles from Moscow to Vladivostok. Along the way, you’ll pass through eight time zones and have plenty of time to see the beautiful Russia n countryside. 1. What is special about Eurostar? A. It stops at different biomes. B. It passes through eight time zones. C. It features an underwater journey. D. It provides slow travel experience. 2. What can passengers do when they ride the Glacier Express? A. They can experience great speed. B. They can appreciate the beautiful Alps C. They can pass through extensive deserts. D. They can start with the world’s highest train ride 3. Which railway is the world’s longest continuous one? A. Trans-Siberian Railway. B. Glacier Express. C. Qingzang Railway. D. Eurostar. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是应用文。介绍四条独特的火车旅行线路，向读者推荐了一些值得添加到旅行愿望清单上的火车旅行体验。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Eurostar下的“Eurostar is a popular way for folks to get from London to Paris (or vice versa), thanks to its quick travel time, but it has another draw that makes it a great bucket-list train trip. For 20 minutes, you’ll actually be riding 150 feet underwater through the famed English Channel.(欧洲之星是人们从伦敦到巴黎(巴黎到伦敦)的一种流行方式，这要归功于它的快速旅行时间，但它还有另一个吸引人的地方，使它成为一个伟大的火车之旅。在20分钟的时间里，你将在150英尺的水下穿越著名的英吉利海峡)”可知，Eurostar的特别之处是一段水下之旅。故选C项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Glacier Express下的“This train ride is a favorite among many, as it’s arguably the best way to experience the Swiss Alps. It gives new meaning to the term “slow travel”, taking over seven hours to pass just 180 miles. Be prepared to ride on 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels.(这趟火车之旅是许多人的最爱，因为它可以说是体验瑞士阿尔卑斯山的最佳方式。它给“慢旅行”一词赋予了新的含义，花了7个多小时才通过180英里。准备好穿越291座桥梁和91条隧道吧)”可知，Glacier Express是一个欣赏瑞士阿尔卑斯山的最佳方式，因此乘客可以在车上欣赏美丽的阿尔卑斯山。故选B项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Trans-Siberian Railway下的“It’s the world’s longest continuous railway, clocking in at 5,772 miles from Moscow to Vladivostok.(这是世界上最长的连续铁路，从莫斯科到符拉迪沃斯托克全长5772英里)”可知，Trans-Siberian Railway是世界上最长的连续铁路。故选A项。 B Moving can be daunting (令人怯步的) — whether it’s to a new city or an entirely new country. The good news? Volunteering can be a great way to settle into a new community, meet people, and learn valuable skills. Kajal Patil moved to the United States from India in February 2017. Having previously volunteered for two years as an assistant yoga (瑜伽) teacher in her home country, Kayal was enthusiastic about volunteering and began looking for volunteer opportunities that match her interests on Volunteer Match. Kajal was drawn to a volunteer opportunity with the Meridian International Center to review applications on behalf of the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI). YLAI aims to empower Latin American and Caribbean business and social entrepreneurs (企业家) to transform their societies and contribute more fully to economic development, security, human rights, and good governance. Kajal had previous experience working with the markets candidates were applying from, and the position also allowed her to work remotely. Her role involved reviewing 44 in-depth applications from potential candidates across Latin America and the Caribbean for a four-week fellowship in the U. S. She was responsible for describing the business ideas presented by these candidates, assessing the social impact of their businesses, and determining the strength of candidates to carry out their plans. Kajal says that this volunteer opportunity super-charged her existing skills while helping her build new ones such as time management, business analysis, decision-making, planning, and presenting. She is now looking for her next volunteer opportunity and reflects positively on her experience with Meridian International Center. “A new country brings in a lot of new experiences and volunteering helped me to settle into a new environment,” adds Kajal. “By helping others, I felt needed in society. It indeed boosted my self-worth.” 4. What is a benefit of volunteering according to the first paragraph? A. It offers opportunities to network with influential individuals. B. It helps people better adapt to new environments. C. It breathes new life into people’s creativity. D. It promotes a sense of responsibility. 5. What is the primary objective of YLAI? A. To boost tourism in Latin American and Caribbean countries. B. To provide financial support to Latin American and Caribbean students. C. To assist Latin American and Caribbean entrepreneurs in promoting societal development. D. To develop political relations between Latin American and Caribbean nations. 6. What was Kajal’s responsibility when working with Meridian International Center? A. Reviewing and assessing fellowship applications. B. Teaching yoga to fellowship candidates. C. Planning social events for local entrepreneurs. D. Organizing fundraising activities. 7. What do Kajal’s words in the last paragraph mainly show? A. The challenges of volunteering. B. The self-improvement through volunteering. C. The process of finding a volunteer opportunity in the U. S. D. The importance of using professional skills in volunteering. 【答案】4. B 5. C 6. A 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文。文章通过Kajal Patil的经历来说明志愿服务的好处以及个人在志愿服务中的成长和收获。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Volunteering can be a great way to settle into a new community, meet people, and learn valuable skills.(志愿服务是融入新社区、结识新朋友、学习宝贵技能的好方法)”可知，志愿服务的好处之一是帮助人们更好地适应新环境。故选B项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“YLAI aims to empower Latin American and Caribbean business and social entrepreneurs (企业家) to transform their societies and contribute more fully to economic development, security, human rights, and good governance.(YLAI旨在增强拉丁美洲和加勒比地区商业和社会企业家的权能，使他们能够改变社会，并为经济发展、安全、人权和良好治理作出更充分的贡献)”可知，YLAI的主要目标是协助拉丁美洲和加勒比企业家促进社会发展。故选C项。 6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Kajal had previous experience working with the markets candidates were applying from, and the position also allowed her to work remotely. Her role involved reviewing 44 in-depth applications from potential candidates across Latin America and the Caribbean for a four-week fellowship in the U. S. She was responsible for describing the business ideas presented by these candidates, assessing the social impact of their businesses, and determining the strength of candidates to carry out their plans.(Kajal之前有过与求职者所申请的市场打交道的经验，而且这个职位还允许她远程工作。她的职责包括审阅44份来自拉丁美洲和加勒比地区的潜在候选人的深入申请，以获得为期四周的美国奖学金。她负责描述这些候选人提出的商业理念，评估他们企业的社会影响，并确定候选人执行计划的能力)”可知，Kajal在Meridian International Center的职责是审查和评估来自拉丁美洲和加勒比地区的潜在候选人的深度申请，这些候选人是为了在美国进行为期四周的奖学金项目而申请的。因此，Kajal的职责是审查和评估奖学金申请。故选A项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Kajal says that this volunteer opportunity super-charged her existing skills while helping her build new ones such as time management, business analysis, decision-making, planning, and presenting. She is now looking for her next volunteer opportunity and reflects positively on her experience with Meridian International Center. “A new country brings in a lot of new experiences and volunteering helped me to settle into a new environment,” adds Kajal. “By helping others, I felt needed in society. It indeed boosted my self-worth.”(Kajal说，这个志愿者的机会增强了她现有的技能，同时帮助她建立了新的技能，比如时间管理、商业分析、决策、计划和演讲。她现在正在寻找下一个志愿者机会，并积极地回顾她在Meridian国际中心的经历。“一个新的国家会带来很多新的经历，志愿活动帮助我适应了一个新的环境，”卡加尔补充道。“通过帮助别人，我觉得自己被社会需要。这确实提升了我的自我价值。”)”可知，这段话主要表明志愿服务对Kajal的个人成长和自我提升起到了积极的作用。故选B项。 C Do you remember being asked what you wanted to be when you grew up? No doubt the more imaginative your answer, the more approval you would get. But once we reach adolescence (青春期), there’s far less tolerance for answers like, “I’m going to be a marine biologist, circus clown and journalist!” Now the question translates as You are allowed one identity in this life, so which is it? At university you need to choose a subject to major in, which leads to one specific degree, intended for one type of job. The message that you need to specialise is reinforced (强化) in many contexts. Career guidance books and counsellors give you tests to help you identify your dream job. But what happens if you’re curious about several subjects, and there are many things you’d like to study? If you’re unable or unwilling to settle on a single career path, you might worry that you don’t have one true calling like everybody else and that, therefore, your life lacks purpose. As the saying goes, you’re a “jack of all trades, master of none”. In reality, the ambitious young people of today are more interested in moving around and doing different things. In the modern workplace, people are working flexibly and the individual is in control of their professional life and in a position to make decision s about how, when and where they work. Rather than finding something and doing it forever, the new challenge is to find a way of working that works for you. This new flexible workplace is one where generalists feel at ease. People who have a range of interests are suited to the modern workplace in two essential ways. Firstly, they are used to combining two or more fields and it is at the intersection (十字路口) between seemingly unrelated ideas that innovation often happens. Secondly, people who change roles frequently are less afraid of trying new things and stepping out of their comfort zones. They’re fast learners. 8. What does the author say about university students? A. They tend to lose their imagination. B. They feel pressured to choose a speciality. C. They could benefit from career counselling. D. They find it impossible to make decisions independently. 9. What does the author suggest in the third paragraph? A People refuse to choose a career on purpose. B. Everybody should find a passion and stick to it. C. You’ll never succeed unless you find your dream job. D. Some people may be unsure what career they really like. 10. What are people like in the modern workplace? A. They rarely decide what they want to do. B. They prefer to stay in the same profession. C. They are constantly challenged to change jobs. D. They are taking control of how they work. 11. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. The importance of continuous learning. B. Advantages of generalists in the future workplace. C. Ways the modern workplace makes use of flexible workers. D. The relationship between personal interests and career choices 【答案】8. B 9. D 10. D 11. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讨论了现代职场的灵活性以及兴趣广泛的人在这种职场中的优势。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段“At university you need to choose a subject to major in, which leads to one specific degree, intended for one type of job. The message that you need to specialise is reinforced (强化) in many contexts. Career guidance books and counsellors give you tests to help you identify your dream job.(在大学里，你需要选择一个专业，这就导致了一个特定的学位，针对一种类型的工作。你需要专业化的信息在很多情况下都得到了强化。职业指导书籍和咨询师会给你一些测试来帮助你找到理想的工作。)”可推知，大学生感到被迫选择一个专业，即他们感到有压力要选择一个专业领域。故选B。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“But what happens if you’re curious about several subjects, and there are many things you’d like to study? If you’re unable or unwilling to settle on a single career path, you might worry that you don’t have one true calling like everybody else and that, therefore, your life lacks purpose.(但如果你对好几门学科都很好奇，而且你想学的东西很多，那该怎么办呢?如果你不能或不愿意在单一的职业道路上安定下来，你可能会担心你不像其他人那样有一个真正的使命，因此，你的生活缺乏目标。)”可推知，第三段暗示了有些人可能不确定他们真正喜欢的职业是什么。故选D。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“In reality, the ambitious young people of today are more interested in moving around and doing different things. In the modern workplace, people are working flexibly and the individual is in control of their professional life and in a position to make decision s about how, when and where they work.(在现实中，今天雄心勃勃的年轻人更感兴趣的是四处走动，做不同的事情。在现代工作场所，人们的工作方式很灵活，个人可以控制自己的职业生涯，可以决定如何工作、何时工作和在哪里工作。)”可知，现代职场的人正在控制自己的工作方式。故选D。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“This new flexible workplace is one where generalists feel at ease. People who have a range of interests are suited to the modern workplace in two essential ways.(这种新的灵活的工作场所是一个让通才感到放松的地方。有广泛兴趣的人在两个重要方面适合现代职场。)”可知，最后一段主要讨论了通才在未来职场中的优势。故选B。 D One of humanity’s greatest achievements has been mastering routes across the world’s oceans. Communities separated by thousands of miles have been brought into contact. Customs have been decisively changed by the movement of ships across the oceans. No one drank tea in medieval (中世纪的) Europe, but once contact had been made with the tea-drinking Chinese, tea became the favorite of millions of people from Sweden to the United States. We tend to think that the opening of the oceans was the work of great explorers like Christopher Columbus, especially the 15th-century pioneers who edged their way through uncharted waters to southern Africa, the Indian Ocean and the spice lands of the Indies. But while these men did give the Age of Discovery its name, they didn’t start the exploration of the world’s oceans. There were scores of merchants who developed trade links across the world and started modern globalization. These were the people who really mastered the oceans and brought the continents into contact. Already around 2500 BCE, merchants were setting out from what is now Iraq, the seat of the ancient Sumerian civilization, carrying silver ingots (银锭) to India. On the way, they got copper (铜) from Oman and brought precious objects such as carnelian (红玛瑙) from India. The Indian Ocean became one of the great channels of trade between nations. By 1500 CE, the Portuguese had begun to show interest in what the Atlantic might offer. That interest had resulted in the settlement of unoccupied islands. When European sailors started entering the Pacific and the Indian Ocean in the 16th century, they found a lively maritime (海运的) world that they could never truly dominate. Since then, the oceans have only continued to tie the world together. In the 21st century, however, new factors have changed entirely the way goods are carried across the seas. The great port cities of the world have been replaced by automated docks. Container ships carry many thousands of containers. Business today operates on a much larger level than it did just two decades ago. And yet, through trade and cultural exchange, the seas continue to connect even the most distant lands. 12. Why does the author mention tea drinking in the first paragraph? A. To discuss the health benefits of drinking tea. B. To emphasize the popularity of tea in medieval Europe C. To show how Europeans started to adopt Chinese customs. D. To highlight the spread of cultural practices through ocean contact. 13. What does the underlined part “edged their way” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Dominated the maritime world. B. Settled on unoccupied islands quickly. C. Successfully established a convenient route. D. Carefully moved forward under challenging situations. 14. Who are the pioneers of ocean exploration according to the text? A The merchants from the ancient Sumerian civilization. B. The great explorers during the Age of Discovery. C. The Portuguese settlers of remote islands. D. The European sailors who entered the Pacific and the Indian Ocean. 15. What is a suitable title for the text? A. The Impact of Tea on Global Trade B. Ocean Exploration Changed Human History C. Merchants Advanced the Development of Capitalism D. The Transformation of Ocean Shipping in the 21st Century 【答案】12. D 13. D 14. A 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文。通过事实、例子和论述来阐述海洋探索对人类历史和文化的影响，以及商人在这一过程中的重要作用。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“One of humanity’s greatest achievements has been mastering routes across the world’s oceans. Communities separated by thousands of miles have been brought into contact. Customs have been decisively changed by the movement of ships across the oceans. No one drank tea in medieval (中世纪的) Europe, but once contact had been made with the tea-drinking Chinese, tea became the favorite of millions of people from Sweden to the United States.(人类最伟大的成就之一就是掌握了跨越世界海洋的航线。相隔数千英里的社区已经联系上了。远洋船只的往来使风俗习惯发生了决定性的变化。在中世纪的欧洲，没有人喝茶，但一旦与爱喝茶的中国人接触，茶就成为从瑞典到美国数百万人的最爱)”可知，作者在本段提到茶这个例子，是为了强调通过海洋接触传播文化习俗。故选D项。 【13题详解】 词句猜测题。根据前文“We tend to think that the opening of the oceans was the work of great explorers like Christopher Columbus, especially the 15th-century pioneers(我们倾向于认为海洋的打开是像克里斯托弗·哥伦布这样伟大的探险家的工作，尤其是15世纪的先驱们)”以及后文“through uncharted waters to southern Africa, the Indian Ocean and the spice lands of the Indies.(穿过未知的水域，到达了非洲南部、印度洋和印度群岛的香料之地)”可知，像哥伦布这样伟大的探险家去探索位置水域，应该是充满挑战的情况下谨慎前行，符合实际，所以推知“edged their way”应是“在充满挑战的情况下小心翼翼地前进”之意，和D项意思相近。故选D项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“There were scores of merchants who developed trade links across the world and started modern globalization. These were the people who really mastered the oceans and brought the continents into contact. Already around 2500 BCE, merchants were setting out from what is now Iraq, the seat of the ancient Sumerian civilization, carrying silver ingots (银锭) to India. On the way, they got copper (铜) from Oman and brought precious objects such as carnelian (红玛瑙) from India. The Indian Ocean became one of the great channels of trade between nations.(有许多商人在世界各地建立了贸易联系，开始了现代全球化。这些人是真正掌握了海洋并把大陆联系在一起的人。早在公元前2500年左右，商人们就从现在的伊拉克出发，带着银锭前往印度，那里是古代苏美尔文明的所在地。在途中，他们从阿曼获得了铜，并从印度带来了诸如玛瑙之类的珍贵物品。印度洋成为国家间贸易的重要通道之一)”可知，古代的苏美尔文明中的商人是海洋探索的先驱，他们开发了跨世界的贸易联系，开始了现代全球化，真正掌握了海洋并将大陆联系起来。故选A项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“One of humanity’s greatest achievements has been mastering routes across the world’s oceans. Communities separated by thousands of miles have been brought into contact. Customs have been decisively changed by the movement of ships across the oceans. No one drank tea in medieval (中世纪的) Europe, but once contact had been made with the tea-drinking Chinese, tea became the favorite of millions of people from Sweden to the United States.(人类最伟大的成就之一就是掌握了跨越世界海洋的航线。相隔数千英里的社区已经联系上了。远洋船只的往来使风俗习惯发生了决定性的变化。在中世纪的欧洲，没有人喝茶，但一旦与爱喝茶的中国人接触，茶就成为从瑞典到美国数百万人的最爱)”以及纵观全文可知，主要讲述了海洋探索对人类历史的影响，包括促进了全球化、改变了人们的生活方式、推动了科技的发展等。因此，B选项“海洋探索改变了人类历史”是适合本文的标题。故选B项。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Every living thing depends on the ocean. So when we hear the ocean is in trouble from the effects of overfishing, climate change, and pollution, it’s easy to feel powerless. ____16____ But there are plenty of action s you can take that will make a big difference for the ocean. ____17____ The more you learn about the ocean, the better prepared you’ll be to inspire change and help others do the same. Thankfully, there are many ways to educate yourself about the ocean and the challenges it faces, from books and documentaries to websites, museums, art exhibits, and more. Check the label Help keep fisheries healthy by choosing sustainable seafood when you grocery shop or dine out. ____18____ Look for the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) labels. Their blue and green fish logos (标识) on your seafood ensure your fish can be traced back to sustainably-managed fisheries and farms. Reduce your carbon emissions ____19____ Decrease the effects of climate change on the ocean by cutting your carbon footprint at home: turn off lights when you’re not using them, walk or ride your bike to work, and demand renewable energy options in your community. Travel smarter Consider booking your next trip through a responsible travel company that’s committed to protecting wildlife and using guides who are aware of rules and best practices. Once you arrive at your destination, be respectful of marine life and habitats. And be careful about your purchases. ____20____ A. Increase your ocean IQ. B. Skip the single-use plastics. C. What should be done to travel responsibly? D. What’s the easiest way to make sure your seafood is sustainable? E. Many of these issues will require leadership from governments and businesses. F. In the last decades, the ocean has absorbed 90% of the extra heat created by burning fossil fuels. G. Purchasing items like shark products damages delicate ecosystems and threatens endangered species. 【答案】16. E 17. A 18. D 19. F 20. G 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文。通过列举具体的行动步骤，向读者说明如何为保护海洋做出贡献。 【16题详解】 根据前文“Every living thing depends on the ocean. So when we hear the ocean is in trouble from the effects of overfishing, climate change, and pollution, it’s easy to feel powerless.(每一种生物都依赖海洋。因此，当我们听到海洋因过度捕捞、气候变化和污染而陷入困境时，我们很容易感到无能为力)”以及后文“But there are plenty of action s you can take that will make a big difference for the ocean.(但你可以采取很多行动，这将对海洋产生重大影响)”可知，前文讲述面对海洋问题，我们很容易感到无能为力，后文讲述我们可以采取行动，所以E项“Many of these issues will require leadership from governments and businesses.(其中许多问题都需要政府和企业的领导)”承接上文，和下文构成转折关系，符合文意。故选E项。 【17题详解】 分析设空，为本段小标题，根据后文“The more you learn about the ocean, the better prepared you’ll be to inspire change-and help others do the same. Thankfully, there are many ways to educate yourself about the ocean and the challenges it faces, from books and documentaries to websites, museums, art exhibits, and more.(你对海洋了解得越多，你就能更好地激发变革——并帮助其他人也这样做。值得庆幸的是，有很多方法可以让你了解海洋及其面临的挑战，从书籍、纪录片到网站、博物馆、艺术展览等等)”可知，本段主要讲述了要提高自己对海洋的认识，所以A项“Increase your ocean IQ.(提高你的海洋认知)”符合本段主题，为本段小标题。故选A项。 【18题详解】 根据前文“Help keep fisheries healthy by choosing sustainable seafood when you grocery shop or dine out.(当你在杂货店购物或外出就餐时，选择可持续的海鲜有助于保持渔业健康)”以及后文“Look for the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) labels. Their blue and green fish logos (标识) on your seafood ensure your fish can be traced back to sustainably-managed fisheries and farms.(寻找海洋管理委员会(MSC)和水产养殖管理委员会(ASC)的标签。我们在海鲜上的蓝色和绿色鱼类标志确保您的鱼可以追溯到可持续管理的渔业和农场)”可知，前文讲述选择可持续的海鲜，后文讲述怎么选择，所以D项“What’s the easiest way to make sure your seafood is sustainable?(确保你的海鲜是可持续的最简单的方法是什么？)”承接上文，引出下文，符合文意。故选D项。 【19题详解】 设空位于段首，为本段中心句，根据后文“Decrease the effects of climate change on the ocean by cutting your carbon footprint at home: turn off lights when you’re not using them, walk or ride your bike to work, and demand renewable energy options in your community.(通过减少你在家里的碳足迹来减少气候变化对海洋的影响：不使用灯的时候关灯，步行或骑自行车去上班，并在你的社区要求可再生能源的选择)”可知，本段主要讲述减少碳足迹，所以F项“In the last decades, the ocean has absorbed 90% of the extra heat created by burning fossil fuels.(在过去的几十年里，海洋吸收了燃烧化石燃料产生的90%的额外热量)”符合本段主题，为本段中心句。故选F项。 【20题详解】 根据前文“Consider booking your next trip through a responsible travel company that’s committed to protecting wildlife and using guides who are aware of rules and best practices. Once you arrive at your destination, be respectful of marine life and habitats. And be careful about your purchases.(考虑通过一家负责任的旅游公司预订你的下一次旅行，该公司致力于保护野生动物，并使用了解规则和最佳实践的导游。一旦你到达目的地，尊重海洋生物和栖息地。买东西时要小心)”可知，本段主要讲述旅游时注意保护海洋生态，购买东西时要小心，所以G项“Purchasing items like shark products damages delicate ecosystems and threatens endangered species.(购买鲨鱼制品会破坏脆弱的生态系统，威胁到濒危物种)”符合本段主题，是对前文的举例。故选G项。 第三部分 语言知识运用（共四节，满分55分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Most schools put great importance on how well students can do in math or science but life skills or social skills are rarely prioritized (优先考虑). However, a teacher, Jennifer Thiessen, thinks ____21____ and makes sure that her students are well-equipped for life. “There are so many ____22____ life lessons I wanted to teach them outside of the ____23____“ said Thiessen, a teacher at Canada’s Watson Primary School. Thiessen and a fellow teacher ____24____ a plan which was related to ____25____ goodwill. They called it the “Kindness Project.” Thiessen told her third-grade students, “If we could be that spark (火花) of kindness, we could ____26____ others to do acts of ____27____.” And the students did wonders. Students from two different third-grade classes made cupcakes at home and ____28____ them for $1 during the bake sales in school. They made about $400 from it and then ____29____ the money to buy small gifts like flowers, dog treats, chocolate bars, and coffees. They then gave them out to ____30____ near the school. The students felt like they did something that actually ____31____. The teacher said that the gift recipients seemed “caught off guard” in the beginning. But they ____32____ the gifts when they ____33____ what the project was about, and some were even in tears. “This is a lesson we can’t teach in a classroom,” Thiessen said. After this experience, Thiessen ____34____ to make it an annual activity for third-graders-at the school. “This is an everybody project. It doesn’t have any ____35____ when it comes to ability,” she said. 21. A. calmly B. carefully C. honestly D. differently 22. A. seeming B. important C. private D. painful 23. A. classroom B. family C. industry D. workplace 24. A. signed up for B. came up with C. stepped in with D. gave way to 25. A. demanding B. needing C. spreading D. appreciating 26. A. force B. persuade C. allow D. inspire 27. A. kindness B. forgiveness C. bravery D. honesty 28. A. covered B. wrapped C. sold D. decorated 29. A. used B. withdrew C. borrowed D. earned 30. A. friends B. parents C. strangers D. teachers 31. A. happened B. changed C. existed D. mattered 32. A. recognized B. accepted C. discovered D. deserved 33. A. remembered B. agreed C. examined D. realized 34. A. pretended B. decided C. hesitated D. regretted 35. A. limitations B. questions C. connection D. influence 【答案】21. D 22. B 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. A 30. C 31. D 32. B 33. D 34. B 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。记录了教师Jennifer Thiessen在加拿大Watson小学实施的一项名为“善良项目”的活动，通过具体的事例描述了该活动的过程和意义，旨在传达教育不仅仅局限于学术知识，还包括培养学生的生活技能和社交技能的重要性。 【21题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，一位名叫Jennifer Thiessen的老师却有不同的想法，她确保她的学生为生活做好准备。A. calmly冷静地；B. carefully仔细地；C. honestly诚实地；D. differently不同地。根据前文“Most schools put great importance on how well students can do in math or science, but life skills or social skills are rarely prioritized (优先考虑).”以及后文“makes sure that her students are well-equipped for life”可知，大多数学校非常重视学生在数学或科学方面的表现，而Jennifer Thiessen有不同的想法，她确保她的学生为生活做好准备。故选D项。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：作为加拿大沃森小学的一名教师，Thiessen说：“我想在课堂之外教给他们很多重要的人生课程。”A. seeming看似，表面上的；B. important重要的；C. private私人的；D. painful痛苦的。根据后文“life lessons I wanted to teach them”结合选项可知，人生课程，应是用“重要的”修饰符合语境。故选B项。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：作为加拿大沃森小学的一名教师，Thiessen说：“我想在课堂之外教给他们很多重要的人生课程。”A. classroom教室；B. family家庭；C. industry工业；D. workplace工作场所。根据后文“This is a lesson we can’t teach in a classroom”可知，重要的人生课程，应是在课堂之外教给学生。故选A项。 【24题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：Thiessen和一位同事提出了一个与传播善意有关的计划。A. signed up for报名参加；B. came up with提出；C. stepped in with介入；D. gave way to让步给。根据后文“a plan”可知，应是提出了一个计划，符合语境。故选B项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Thiessen和一位同事提出了一个与传播善意有关的计划。A. demanding要求；B. needing需要；C. spreading传播；D. appreciating欣赏。根据后文“If we could be that spark (火花) of kindness, we could 　　　　6　　　　 others to do acts of 　　　7　　　　.”可知，“如果我们能成为善良的火花，我们就能激励其他人做善事”，所以这是一个与传播善意有关的计划。故选C项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Thiessen告诉她的三年级学生：“如果我们能成为善良的火花，我们就能激励其他人做善事。”A. force强迫；B. persuade劝说；C. allow允许；D. inspire激励。根据前文“If we could be that spark (火花) of kindness”可知，成为善良的火花应是激励他人。故选D项。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Thiessen告诉她的三年级学生：“如果我们能成为善良的火花，我们就能激励其他人做善事。”A. kindness善良；B. forgiveness原谅；C. bravery勇敢；D. honesty诚实。根据前文“If we could be that spark (火花) of kindness”和空格后的“ They made about $400 from it and then  9  the money to buy small gifts like flowers, dog treats, chocolate bars, and coffees. They then gave them out to  10  near the school.”可知，成为善良的火花就能激励其他人做善事，故选A项。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：来自两个不同三年级班级的学生在家里制作纸杯蛋糕，并在学校的糕饼义卖会上以1美元的价格出售。A. covered覆盖；B. wrapped包裹；C. sold出售；D. decorated装饰。根据后文“for $1 during the bake sales in school.”可知，在学校的糕饼义卖会上以1美元的价格出售。故选C项。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们从中赚了大约400美元，然后用这些钱买了一些小礼物，比如鲜花、狗粮、巧克力棒和咖啡。A. used使用；B. withdrew撤回；C. borrowed借入；D. earned赚得。根据后文“to buy small gifts like flowers, dog treats, chocolate bars, and coffees”可知，应是用钱买了一些小礼物，比如鲜花、狗粮、巧克力棒和咖啡。故选A项。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后他们把它们分发给学校附近的陌生人。A. friends朋友；B. parents父母；C. strangers陌生人；D. teachers老师。根据后文“The teacher said that the gift recipients seemed “caught off guard” in the beginning.”可知，收礼物的人似乎“措手不及”，推知应是不认识的人，所以是分发给学校附近的陌生人。故选C项。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：学生们觉得他们做了一些真正有意义的事情。A. happened发生；B. changed改变；C. existed存在；D. mattered有关系、重要。根据前文内容可知，学生们用自己劳动所赚的钱去帮助陌生人，所以应是觉得他们做了一些真正有意义的事情。故选D项。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但当他们意识到这个项目的意义时，他们接受了这些礼物，有些人甚至流下了眼泪。A. recognized认出；B. accepted接受；C. discovered发现；D. deserved应得。根据后文“and some were even in tears”可知，有些人甚至流下了眼泪，所以是接受了这些礼物。故选B项。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但当他们意识到这个项目的意义时，他们接受了这些礼物，有些人甚至流下了眼泪。A. remembered记得；B. agreed同意；C. examined检查；D. realized意识到。根据后文“what the project was about”可知，应是意识到这个项目的意义，符合语境。故选D项。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：有了这次经历后，Thiessen决定把它作为学校三年级学生的年度活动。A. pretended假装；B. decided决定；C. hesitated犹豫；D. regretted后悔。根据后文“make it an annual activity for third-graders-at the school”可知，应是决定把它作为学校三年级学生的年度活动，符合语境。故选B项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“这是一个人人参与的项目。就能力而言，它没有任何限制，”她说。A. limitations限制；B. questions问题；C. connection联系；D. influence影响。根据前文“This is an everybody project”可知，这是一个人人参与的项目，所以应是没有任何限制。故选A项。 第Ⅱ卷 非选择题（共55分） 第二节 短文填空（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。 Chinese jiaozi — or dumplings — originated 1,800 years ago and it was a must in the diet of the Han people in northern China. With time, jiaozi became a favourite across the country, ____36____ (particular) during holidays. The word jiaozt sounds similar to an expression ____37____ (mean) “transition from old to new”, and this explains ____38____ jiaozi are popular during China’s Lunar New Year. Moreover, jiaozi look like the ingots (元宝) which were used in ancient China, and that’s why people believe that eating jiaozi will bring them good fortune in ____39____ coming year. Legend has it that Zhang Zhongjing. the celebrated “Sage of Chinese Medicine” who lived during the Eastern Han Dynasty, was worried when he visited a village and ____40____ (see) the frostbitten (生冻疮的) ears of its poor residents. He thought it would be ____41____ (help) to warm them up if they are mutton (羊肉), chilli and medicinal herbs. So he collected the ____42____ (ingredient) and wrapped them in dough ____43____ (shape) like an ear. Then he boiled them and distributed them to the residents. Before long, the villagers ____44____ (cure) of their frostbite. According to the legend, Zhang handed out jiaozi from the day of the Winter Solstice to Chinese New Year’s Eve. In China today, although few people ever suffer from frostbite, _____45_____ remains a tradition in the North to eat jiaozi on these two special days. 【答案】36. particularly 37. meaning 38. why 39. the 40. saw 41. helpful 42. ingredients 43. shaped 44. were cured 45. it 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了饺子的起源以及受欢迎的原因。 【36题详解】 考查副词。句意：随着时间的推移，饺子成为了全国人民的最爱，尤其是在节日期间。修饰后文介词短语应用副词particularly，故填particularly。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：“饺子”这个词听起来与“从旧到新”的意思相似，这也解释了为什么饺子在中国农历新年期间很受欢迎。设空处为非谓语动词，expression与mean构成逻辑上的主动关系，故用现在分词作后置定语。故填meaning。 【38题详解】 考查宾语从句。句意：“饺子”这个词听起来与“从旧到新”的意思相似，这也解释了为什么饺子在中国农历新年期间很受欢迎。引导宾语从句，从句缺少原因状语，表示“为什么”，应用连接副词why。故填why。 【39题详解】 考查冠词。句意：此外，饺子看起来像中国古代使用的元宝，这就是为什么人们相信吃饺子会给他们带来来年的好运。此处特指“即将到来的一年，新的一年”，用定冠词the。故填the。 【40题详解】 考查时态。句意：传说，东汉时期著名的“医圣”张仲景在访问一个村庄时，看到贫穷村民的耳朵被冻伤，他很担心。设空处在when引导的状语从句中与visited并列作谓语，根据上文when he visited and可知为一般过去时，填过去式saw。故填saw。 【41题详解】 考查形容词。句意：他认为如果是羊肉、辣椒和草药，将会有帮助。作表语，应用形容词helpful“有帮助的”。故填helpful。 【42题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：于是他收集了原料，把它们包在耳朵形状的面团里。根据上文if they are mutton, chilli and medicinal herbs可知，可数名词ingredient此处表复数概念，应用复数形式。故填ingredients。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：于是他收集了原料，把它们包在耳朵形状的面团里。设空处为非谓语动词，名词dough与动词shape构成逻辑上的被动关系，故用过去分词作后置定语。故填shaped。 【44题详解】 考查时态语态。句意：不久，村民们的冻伤就治好了。主语villagers与谓语构成被动关系，且发生在过去，用一般过去时的被动语态，谓语用复数。故填were cured。 【45题详解】 考查it作形式主语。句意：在今天的中国，虽然很少有人遭受冻伤，但在这两个特殊的日子吃饺子仍然是北方的传统。此处为句型it remains+n.+to do sth.，it作形式主语，不定式作真正主语，故填it。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，外教Brian要求同学们在课上推荐一款兼顾趣味与英语学习的app，请你写一篇发言稿。内容包括： 1. 介绍这款app； 2. 分享使用体验。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Hi, everyone. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ That’s all. Thanks for listening. 【答案】Possible Version: Hi, everyone. Today I’d like to recommend an app called “Duolingo” to all of you. It is an excellent app that combines fun and effective English learning methods. Duolingo offers a wide range of interactive lessons, such as vocabulary exercises, grammar quizzes, and speaking and listening tasks. What’s more, it uses game-like elements to make learning more engaging and enjoyable. I’ve been using Duolingo for a while now, and I’ve found it to be an incredibly useful tool for improving my English skills. The variety of exercises and the app’s user-friendly interface have made my learning experience pleasurable and productive. I highly recommend giving Duolingo a try. That’s all. Thanks for listening. 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。要求考生按照外教Brian的要求，写一篇发言稿，在课上推荐一款兼顾趣味与英语学习的app。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 提供：offer→provide 此外：what’s more→in addition 提高：improve→promote 结合：combine→link 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Duolingo offers a wide range of interactive lessons, such as vocabulary exercises, grammar quizzes, and speaking and listening tasks. 拓展句：Duolingo offers a wide range of interactive lessons ,which includes vocabulary exercises, grammar quizzes, and speaking and listening tasks. 【点睛】【高分句型1】It is an excellent app that combines fun and effective English learning methods. (运用了that引导的定语从句) 【高分句型2】I highly recommend giving Duolingo a try. (运用了动名词作宾语) 第二节（满分25分） 47. 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。 When we were finally dismissed from the last class of the day, the students streamed out of the classrooms. It was another boring day after school. I dragged my feet home as I sighed. Yet another uneventful day, I thought. Little did I know that the day would take a turn for the worse. The lift lobby (电梯间) of my flat was old and dirty. The walls, which were painted white, had been dirtied over many years. I reached my flat’s lobby, and pressed the lift button and went in. Just then, Mrs Lim, my elderly neighbour, hobbled (蹒跚) in. She looked ancient with tissue paper white hair, wearing a faded old-fashioned dress. I held the lift door open, flashing a friendly smile, and politely greeted her. I asked her how she felt that day and pressed the buttons. She thanked me for being so polite, then we were silent for the rest of the ride. The lift fell down increasingly fast. There were loud clanking sounds here and there while the lift grew slower and slower. My heart beat hard and fast as my hands turned cold and wet with sweat. Unfortunately, the lift came to an abrupt stop at the fifth floor. I pressed the buttons hard several times, but it was of no help. The lights on the buttons had gone out. It soon dawned on me that we were trapped. An icy fear crept up my spine. Mrs Lim was hysterical (歇斯底里). “We will never get out!” she cried with her face pale. It had become a colourless mask. I had no time to lose. I pressed the bell in the lift immediately. The sound was surely deafening, but what other choice did I have? Mrs Lim burst into tears. I tried my very best to comfort her, telling her that everything would be all right and that we needed to find out how to get out safely. Mrs Lim began having trouble breathing, and I immediately helped her sit down and loosened her collar. Paragraph 1: Several minutes passed, but no help came. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Bang! My hopes were lifted when I heard the firefighters on the other side of the lift door. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Several minutes passed, but no help came. The air inside the lift grew stale, and panic started to set in. Mrs Lim's condition was worsening, and I felt a sense of helplessness creeping over me. I tried to stay calm and think of a way out, but the situation seemed dire. The silence was deafening, broken only by Mrs Lim’s labored breathing and occasional sobs. Time seemed to stretch on endlessly as we waited for a miracle. Bang! My hopes were lifted when I heard the firefighters on the other side of the lift door. Relief flooded through me as I realized help had finally arrived. The sound of tools clanging against the door signaled their efforts to rescue us. Moments later, the door was pried open, and fresh air rushed in. We were safe. Mrs Lim was quickly attended to by the paramedics, and I was filled with gratitude for their swift response. As we were escorted out of the lift, I couldn’t help but feel a profound sense of appreciation for the fragility of life and the importance of helping others in times of need. 【解析】 【导语】本文以故事发展的顺序为线索展开，主要描述了主人公放学后和邻居Mrs Lim乘坐电梯时突然电梯失去了控制，发出各种异样的声响，最终在五楼突然停下来，导致两人被困在其中。Mrs Lim的情绪逐渐失控，主人公尽力安抚Mrs Lim的恐慌情绪并帮助她解开衣领使呼吸顺畅，同时努力寻找解决困境的办法。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“几分钟过去了，但没有人来帮忙。”可知，第一段可描写随着时间的流逝，没有人来帮忙，我开始紧张起来，林女士的状况开始变遭，我想办法脱身但做不到，我们焦急地等待救援的相关细节。 ②由第二段首句内容“砰!当我听到消防队员在电梯门的另一边时，我的希望到来了。”可知，第二段可描写当消防队员到来展开救援时我如释重负的心情，门被打开后，我们安全得救，林女士得到医护人员的救助，我对消防队员的迅速救援充满了感激之情的相关细节。 2.续写线索：电梯内的气氛开始紧张——林女士的状况不好——我极度焦虑——等待救援————消防队员赶到—— 我感到放松——安全获救——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ① 哭泣：sob/cry ② 救援：rescue/save ③ 帮助：help/assist 情绪类 ① 恐慌：panic/fright ② 放松：relief/relaxation 【点睛】[高分句型1] The silence was deafening, broken only by Mrs Lim's labored breathing and occasional sobs. (使用了过去分词作状语) [高分句型2] As we were escorted out of the lift, I couldn’t help but feel a profound sense of appreciation for the fragility of life and the importance of helping others in times of need. 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