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2024～2025学年高二9月质量检测卷 英语 考生注意： 1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。 3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。 4.本卷命题范围：外研版选择性必修第一册Units1～2。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共5 小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. How will the speakers go to work tomorrow? A. By taxi. B. By car. C. By bus. 2. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The Internet. B. A woman. C. A video. 3 What does the man think of the TV show? A. Boring. B. Popular. C. Funny. 4. What is the man doing? A. Giving advice. B. Writing a paper. C. Driving to the library. 5. What does the man mean? A. Owen can't succeed. B. Owen has a chance to win. C. Owen hasn't made a decision. 第二节 （共15 小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is probably the man? A. A teacher. B. A policeman. C. A doctor. 7. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Improve her English. B. Wear a pair of glasses. C. Get a physical checkup. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What's the relationship between the speakers? A. Neighbors. B. Classmates. C. Mother and son. 9. Why did the man do badly in the mid- term exam? A. He was ill. B. He didn't study hard. C. He stayed up late last night. 10. What will the man do tomorrow? A. Retake his exam. B. Talk with his friends. C. Buy a new book. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What can we learn about the speakers? A. They are strangers. B. They are having an interview. C. The woman is the man's teacher. 12. What kind of job is the man looking for? A. One in Spain. B. One with flexible hours. C. One in the education field. 13. Where will the speakers meet tomorrow? A. In the man's company. B. In the IT department. C. In the woman's office. 听第9段材料，回答第 14 至 16题。 14. Why does the man ask for leave? A. To see a doctor. B. To visit his family. C. To take a vacation. 15. When will the man finish his project? A. By next Tuesday. B. By next Wednesday. C. By next Thursday. 16. What will Mr. Green help the man do? A. Buy tickets. B. Hire a new assistant. C. Maintain contact with his customers. 听第 10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. When does Black Friday date back to? A. The 1950s. B. The 1990s. C. The 2000s. 18 Which is the biggest 24- hour sales event in the world? A. Black Friday. B. Singles Day. C. Cyber Monday. 19. What is usually sold on Cyber Monday? A. Foods. B. Technology items. C. Home devices. 20. How much did Prime Day earn last year? A. $38.4 billion. B. $9.4 billion. C. $7.16 billion. 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 Want to see the world? Each year, TIME magazine makes a list of the World’s Greatest Places, which is provided by our readers. They will take us from cities to wilderness, and from tiny villages to faraway islands. Here are some of the best ones. Culture Trip Rapa Nui is an island in the Pacific Ocean. It’s also known as Easter Island. It’s famous for the massive and mysterious sculptures(雕像) made by the Rapa Nui people, who arrived about 1,200 years ago. The spirit of Hotu Matu’a, their early king, is said to have become a sea turtle. —By Johanna Read Lively Spot The Galápagos Islands are located off the coast of Ecuador in South America. They are some of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Recently, marine-life protections were expanded in the area, limiting fishing and cresting safe paths for animals to travel through. —By Karen Catchpole Ancient Past Alentejo is a rural part of Portugal in Europe. It is covered with forests and olive groves. There are ancient cities, too. A museum in Estremoz shows off traditional tiles. In Esperanca, hikers can see eagles and vultures, plus 5,000-year-old cave paintings. —By Robin Catalano Bike It! Bogotá is the capital of Colombia in South America. It’s the perfect place for a bike ride. The city has taken steps to reduce pollution. It has more than 350 miles of bike paths. The city also has a bike share program, which will provide bicycles that people with disabilities can use. —By Kate Crittenden 1. What can people do on Rapa Nui? A. Meet Hotu Matu’a. B. Visit a museum. C. Enjoy sculptures. D. See eagles. 2. Who recommends the Galápagos Islands? A. Johanna Read. B. Karen Catchpole. C. Robin Catalano. D. Kate Crittenden. 3. Which place best suits people who like riding bikes? A. Estremoz. B. Alentejo. C. Esperanca. D. Bogotá. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了《时代周刊》推荐的四个顶级旅游地。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Culture Trip部分的“It’s famous for the massive and mysterious sculptures(雕像) made by the Rapa Nui people, who arrived about 1,200 years ago.(它以大约1200年前抵达的拉帕努伊人制作的巨大而神秘的雕像而闻名。)”可知，在拉帕努伊岛上可以看到雕像。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Lively Spot部分的“The Galápagos Islands...”和“—By Karen Catchpole”可知，Karen Catchpole推荐了Galápagos Islands。故选B。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Bike It!部分的“Bogotá is the capital of Colombia in South America. It’s the perfect place for a hike ride.(波哥大是南美洲哥伦比亚的首都。这是骑自行车旅行的理想场所。)”可知，波哥大适合骑行爱好者游玩。故选D。 B Finnish Lapland, in the far north of Europe, is home to some 180,000 people and around 200,000 reindeer (驯鹿). The animals live wild but each one has an owner, identified by a mark on its ear. Anne Ollila, 50, one of 4,000 such owners, works in the Finnish part of this region with her husband and two adult sons and their families. They farm the animals mainly for meat, but reindeer tourism has also become an important source of income. Ollila lives 80 kilometres inside the Arctic Circle, an hour from Lapland’s capital city, Rovaniemi, and seven kilometres from her nearest neighbour. Summer days — when the reindeer raisers earmark newborn reindeer — are long and in June the sun never sets. At that time Ollila sleeps during the day and walks up to 20 kilometres a night through the forest, making the most of the cooler temperatures to do her work but having to endure large groups of insects along the way. In deepest winter, there is little daylight. Many grasslands are frozen and the reindeer move into the forest for protection against wolves and golden eagles — the birds can kill an adult reindeer. Ollila and her family offer tourists reindeer experiences through their company Reindeer Journey. Visitors can get close to the animals in the wild or at their farm, watching them being trained to pull sledges (雪橇) or take a sleigh ride. “Reindeer are very smart animals,” Ollila says. “They have different personalities, and some are very funny.” One of her favourites is Rocky, named after the movie boxing legend. “He’s very curious and always in trouble,” she says. “He once got himself stuck in tree branches and had to be lifted out, and he has been known to walk off with his owners’ drying underwear.” Ollila gave up her job as a sociology researcher at the University of Lapland in 2010 to devote herself to raising reindeer. “I love the environment, the animals and the freedom,” she says. “Also, I have a sense of belonging to something bigger than me, to a way of life through the generations.” 4. What does the underlined word “endure” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Go away with. B. Catch up with. C. Look forward to. D. Put up with. 5. Why do the reindeer move into the forest in winter according to the text? A. To get earmarked. B. To find their owners. C. To protect themselves. D. To avoid cold temperatures. 6. What does Ollila think of Rocky? A. He is foolish. B. He is a troublemaker. C. He is interested in planting trees. D. He is a famous filmmaker. 7. What can we infer about Ollila from the last paragraph? A. She has a deep affection for nature. B. She has long been tired of raising reindeer. C. She has been a sociology researcher since 2010. D. She had no chance to receive a college education. 【答案】4. D 5. C 6. B 7. A 【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Anne Ollila和她的家人饲养驯鹿的故事。 【4题详解】 词义猜测题。根据画线词前“At that time Ollila sleeps during the day and walks up to 20 kilometres a night through the forest, making the most of the cooler temperatures to do her work but having to(在那个时候，奥利拉白天睡觉，晚上步行20公里穿过森林，充分利用较低的温度来完成她的工作，但不得不这样做)”及画线词后“large groups of insects along the way.(沿途有一大群昆虫)”可推断，奥利拉一路上不得不忍受大群的昆虫。画线词的意思和put up with“忍受”最接近。Go away with意为“携带某物离开”；Catch up with意为“追上，赶上”；Look forward to 意为“期待”。故选D。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“In deepest winter, there is little daylight. Many grasslands are frozen and the reindeer move into the forest for protection against wolves and golden eagles— the birds can kill an adult reindeer.(在深冬，几乎没有日光。许多草原都被冻结了，驯鹿为了躲避狼和金雕而进入森林——金雕可以杀死一只成年驯鹿”可知，驯鹿在冬天进入森林是为了保护自己。故选C。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“One of her favourites is Rocky, named after the movie boxing legend. “He’s very curious and always in trouble,” she says. “He once got himself stuck in tree branches and had to be lifted out, and he has been known to walk off with his owners’ drying underwear.”(她最喜欢的一个是洛基，以电影拳击传奇人物的名字命名。“他很好奇，总是惹麻烦，”她说。“它曾经被困在树枝上，不得不被人抬出来，它还曾偷走主人正在晾晒的内衣。”)”可知，Ollila认为Rocky总是闯祸。故选B。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Ollila gave up her job as a sociology researcher at the University of Lapland in 2010 to devote herself to raising reindeer. “I love the environment, the animals and the freedom,” she says.(2010年，奥利拉放弃了拉普兰大学社会学研究员的工作，全身心地投入到驯鹿饲养中。“我喜欢这里的环境、动物和自由，”她说。)”可推断，Ollila对大自然有着深厚的感情。故选A。 C Over the years, movies and books have used tornadoes to sweep their characters off to magical lands, to destroy entire cities, or to defeat a superhero’s dangerous super villain (恶棍). All of these tornadoes have one thing in common: They are incredibly powerful. They can have wind speeds over 300 miles per hour (mph), grow over a mile wide, and travel over 50 miles. They are incredibly dangerous and should be avoided at all costs. Scientists can’t go inside tornadoes, which means that they are extremely hard to research. As a result, we know surprisingly little about them. In order to tell how powerful a tornado is, scientists look at how much destruction it causes. Scientists then rank the tornado on the Enhanced Fujita Scale (级别) (EF-Scale), which ranges from EF0 to EF5. For example, a tornado that only damages trees but doesn’t significantly damage buildings would be rated EFO with wind speeds between 65 and 85 mph. A tornado that blows away buildings and tears up sidewalks, on the other hand, would be rated EF5 with wind speeds over 200 mph. The most powerful tornado in United States history occurred near Oklahoma City in1999. It had wind speeds over 310 mph, the highest wind speed ever recorded on Earth. A tornado with wind speeds that high can not only pick up and throw automobiles, but also knock over trains and tear up roadways. Luckily for anyone living in an area that experiences the occasional tornadoes, they usually only last one to ten minutes. More powerful tornadoes can last over an hour in the right conditions, but they are very rare. If you find yourself experiencing a tornado, find a safe place inside, like an interior hall, basement or closet. Stay away from windows and heavy objects that could fall on you, and lie on your stomach with your hands protecting the back of your head. Having a tornado emergency plan is extremely important as tornadoes can appear very quickly. Make sure to listen to the radio or television to stay updated on serious weather patterns in your area. 8. Which of the following is probably the wind speed of an EF4 tornado? A. 65 mph. B. 85 mph. C. 200 mph. D. 310 mph. 9. What can we learn from the example given in paragraph 3? A. Tornadoes can do great harm. B. American cars need developing. C. Oklahoma City had no trains in 1999. D. The strongest tornado occurred in the UK. 10. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. What a tornado is. B. How a tornado forms. C. Tips to survive a tornado. D. How to recognize a tornado. 11. Where is the text most probably taken from? A. A guidebook to the USA. B. An introduction to a historical book. C. A review of famous movies. D. An article on natural disasters. 【答案】8. C 9. A 10. C 11. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了什么是龙卷风以及如何应对龙卷风。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段“A tornado that blows away buildings and tears up sidewalks, on the other hand, would be rated EF5 with wind speeds over 200 mph.(另一方面，吹走建筑物并撕裂人行道的龙卷风将被评为EF5级，风速超过200英里/小时。)”可知，EF4级别的龙卷风风速可能是200 mph左右。故选C项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“It had wind speeds over 310 mph, the highest wind speed ever recorded on Earth. A tornado with wind speeds that high can not only pick up and throw automobiles, but also knock over trains and tear up roadways.(它的风速超过每小时310英里，是地球上有记录以来的最高风速。风速如此之高的龙卷风不仅可以卷起并抛起汽车，还可以撞倒火车，撕毁道路。)”可知，本段的例子告诉我们：龙卷风的危害很大。故选A项。 【10题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“If you find yourself experiencing a tornado, find a safe place inside, like an interior hall, basement or closet. Stay away from windows and heavy objects that could fall on you, and lie on your stomach with your hands protecting the back of your head. Having a tornado emergency plan is extremely important as tornadoes can appear very quickly. Make sure to listen to the radio or television to stay updated on serious weather patterns in your area.(如果你发现自己正在经历龙卷风，在室内找一个安全的地方，比如室内大厅、地下室或壁橱。远离窗户和可能砸到你的重物，趴着用手保护后脑勺。有一个龙卷风应急计划是非常重要的，因为龙卷风会很快出现。一定要收听广播或电视，及时了解你所在地区恶劣天气的最新情况。)”可知，本段主要介绍了如何在龙卷风中幸存的小贴士。故选C项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文以及根据第一段“All of these tornadoes have one thing in common: They can have wind speeds over 300 miles per hour (mph), grow over a mile wide, and travel over 50 miles. They are incredibly dangerous and should be avoided at all costs.(所有这些龙卷风都有一个共同点:它们的风速可以超过每小时300英里(每小时300英里)，生长宽度超过一英里，行进距离超过50英里。它们非常危险，应该不惜一切代价避免。)”可知，文章主要介绍了什么是龙卷风以及如何应对龙卷风。所以来自一篇关于自然灾害的文章。故选D项。 D When Adele released (发行) her 2011 single Someone Like You, this bittersweet song is popular with millions worldwide. More than a decade later, it remains one of her most popular songs. Her artistry, as well as that of many others who have mastered the art of making listeners feel moved with slow and emotional beats, has a way of managing the emotional pain of heartbreak and loss. Listening to favorite songs could also reduce people’s feelings of pain, according to a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Pain Research. And the most effective pain relievers were found to be sad songs detailing bittersweet and emotional experiences. “It doesn’t take the place of medicine when you have a headache, but music can help reduce your pain,” said Patrick Stroman, a professor at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. He didn’t join in the study. “Unlike other medications,” he noted, “there is no side effect or risk in listening to music (just keep the volume at a reasonable level).” The small study invited 63 young adults to bring one of their favorite songs. The researchers also had the young adults pick one of seven songs that the team considered relaxing and were unfamiliar to the study participants. All the while, the researchers stuck a hot object — similar to the pain of a boiling hot teacup on the participants’ skin — to their left inner forearms. When rating their experiences, people were more likely to report feeling less pain when listening to their favorite songs compared with hearing the unfamiliar relaxing songs. With millions of songs available, one person’s favorite song is likely not the same as another. After interviewing the participants about the song they brought and their rating of pain, the researchers found people who listened to bittersweet and moving songs felt less pain than when they listened to songs with calming or cheerful themes (主题). “It’s a very cool result,” said lead study author Darius Valevicius, a doctoral student of neurosciences at the University of Montreal. “I think it’s why I myself and probably many people choose to listen to bittersweet or even spiritual music.” 12. Why does the author mention Adele in the first paragraph? A. To reach a conclusion. B. To lead in the topic. C. To offer a suggestion. D. To provide the background. 13. What is Stroman’s attitude to the effect of listening to music? A. Doubtful. B. Positive. C. Unclear. D. Unconcerned. 14. What did the participants do in the new study? A. They reported their feelings of pain. B. They interviewed many musicians. C. They made various kinds of teacups. D. They picked out the music they don't like. 15. Which is the most suitable title for the text? A. When Is the Best Time to Listen to Music? B. How Do You Create Popular Songs Quickly? C. The Best Way to Reduce Pain Might Be to Write Music D. Certain Types of Music Could Help You Feel Less Pain 【答案】12. B 13. B 14. A 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项研究发现——某些类型的音乐能够帮助你减轻痛苦。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“When Adele released (发行) her 2011 single Someone Like You, this bittersweet song is popular with millions worldwide. More than a decade later, it remains one of her most popular songs. Her artistry, as well as that of many others who have mastered the art of making listeners feel moved with slow and emotional beats, has a way of managing the emotional pain of heartbreak and loss.(当阿黛尔在2011年发行单曲《Someone Like You》时，这首苦乐参半的歌曲受到了全球数百万人的欢迎。十多年后，这首歌仍然是她最受欢迎的歌曲之一。她的艺术，以及其他许多掌握了用缓慢而情绪化的节奏让听众感到感动的艺术的人，有一种管理心碎和失去的情感痛苦的方法。)”可推断，作者在第一段提到Adele是为了引出话题，说明她的音乐能够引起听众的情感共鸣，并引出音乐对减轻疼痛的研究。故选B项。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段““It doesn’t take the place of medicine when you have a headache, but music can help reduce your pain,” said Patrick Stroman, a professor at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. He didn’t join in the study. “Unlike other medications,” he noted, “there is no side effect or risk in listening to music (just keep the volume at a reasonable level).(当你头痛时，音乐不能代替药物，但音乐可以帮助减轻你的疼痛，”安大略省金斯敦皇后大学的教授帕特里克·斯特罗斯曼说。他没有参加这项研究。“与其他药物不同，”他指出，“听音乐没有副作用或风险(只需将音量保持在合理的水平)。”)”可知，Stroman对于听音乐减轻痛苦的效果持“肯定的”态度。故选B项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“When rating their experiences, people were more likely to report feeling less pain when listening to their favorite songs compared with hearing the unfamiliar relaxing songs.(在评价他们的体验时，与听不熟悉的放松歌曲相比，人们更有可能在听自己喜欢的歌曲时感到更少的痛苦)”可知，研究的参与者会在实验中报告他们对于痛苦的感受。故选A项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段“Listening to favorite songs could also reduce people’s feelings of pain, according to a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Pain Research. And the most effective pain relievers were found to be sad songs detailing bittersweet and emotional experiences.(根据发表在《疼痛研究前沿》杂志上的一项新研究，听喜欢的歌曲也可以减少人们的疼痛感。研究发现，最有效的止痛药是描述苦乐参半和情感经历的悲伤歌曲。)”可知，某些类型的音乐能够帮助你减轻痛苦。故短文的标题为“某些类型的音乐可以帮助你减轻疼痛”。故选D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。 When we are kids, we laugh a lot. But as we become adults, it is much more difficult to laugh so easily. Do you laugh too little in your life? Do you remember how you used to laugh before, as a child? ___16___ . It’s a great way to relax, not just on a purely emotional level, but also physically. It can reduce our blood pressure. It also contributes to the release of hormones (荷尔蒙) that are good for our health. ___17___ . It helps us feel more at ease around new people and also connects us with others. Sometimes, you might feel like there is not much cause to laugh. Life can be tough. But laughter is, if not the best medicine, a good support to have for tough times and for good times as well. So you should allow yourself to laugh as you used to. A good idea is to give yourself permission to play. Play is a natural activity that promotes a lot of laughter, whether it's through video games, outdoor games, or board games. ___18___ . Laughter comes from being with others. ___19___ . Hang out with family members that are nice to be around, with whom you can have fun, laugh, and enjoy yourself. Give your time to those who can share your laughter. More than anything, learn to develop humor. ___20___ . Laugh at your mistakes and learn to laugh at yourself. Then you will be surprised by the changes you will see in your life. A. You don’t have to be mean B. Laughter has a lot of benefits C. Don’t take yourself too seriously D. Try to see your friends more often E. Watch videos to help you correct your mistakes F. In addition to these, laughing has a social function G. Just discover what you like to play and have fun with it 【答案】16. B 17. F 18. G 19. D 20. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了笑的好处和如何制造让我们笑的场合。 【16题详解】 根据空后“It’s a great way to relax, not just on a purely emotional level, but also physically. It can reduce our blood pressure. It also contributes to the release of hormones (荷尔蒙) that are good for our health.(这是一种很好的放松方式，不仅在纯粹的情感层面上，而且在身体上。它可以降低我们的血压。它还有助于荷尔蒙的释放，这对我们的健康有益)”可知，本段是说笑的好处，B项“笑有很多好处”适合作本段的主题句。故选B。 【17题详解】 根据空前“It can reduce our blood pressure. It also contributes to the release of hormones (荷尔蒙) that are good for our health.(它可以降低我们的血压。它还有助于荷尔蒙的释放，这对我们的健康有益)”及空后“It helps us feel more at ease around new people and also connects us with others.(它帮助我们在陌生人面前感到更自在，也让我们与他人联系起来)”可知，F项“除了这些以外，笑还有社交功能”符合语境。故选F。 【18题详解】 根据空前“A good idea is to give yourself permission to play. Play is a natural activity that promotes a lot of laughter, whether it's through video games, outdoor games, or board games.(一个好主意是允许自己去玩。玩耍是一种自然的活动，可以带来很多笑声，无论是通过电子游戏、户外游戏还是棋盘游戏)”可知，本段是说允许自己玩，并列举了几种游戏，G项“发现你喜欢玩的游戏，并从中获得乐趣”符合语境。故选G。 【19题详解】 根据空前“Laughter comes from being with others.(笑声来自和别人在一起)”及空后“Hang out with family members that are nice to be around, with whom you can have fun, laugh, and enjoy yourself.(和你喜欢的家人一起出去玩，和他们在一起你可以玩得开心，开怀大笑，享受自己)”可知，本段是关于和别人在一起，下文提到了家人，D项“尽量多见见你的朋友”符合语境。故选D。 【20题详解】 根据空前“More than anything, learn to develop humor.(最重要的是，学会培养幽默感)”及空后“Laugh at your mistakes and learn to laugh at yourself.(对自己的错误笑一笑，学会自嘲)”可知，本段是说学会幽默，对自己的错误一笑置之，不要太认真，C项“别太把自己当回事”符合语境。故选C。 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。 Granny Basketball is more competitive than you’d think! Just ask the women over 50 who ____21____ in the 18th annual Granny National Basketball Championships last weekend. Hosted in Decorah, Iowa, the event ____22____ teams from across the country. Players might ____23____ different walks of life, but they all have one thing ____24____: They’re members of the Granny Basketball League (联盟). Founded by Barb McPherson Trammell, this organization offers ____25____ women an unbelievable opportunity to stay ____26____ , make friends and relieve stress. Grannies play by a (n) ____27____ set of rules to make up for any ____28____ mobility. According to their website, it’s “a game for ____29____ of a certain age.” Regulations include a strict “no running” policy, instead _____30_____ players to speed walk. Jumping is not _____31_____ , either. _____32_____, there are 42 Granny Basketball teams in the United States. National Championships have been held for the _____33_____ every year since 2008. Grannies have also been _____34_____ to compete against teams outside their league for charity, including men’s and women’s teams of all ages. Of course, the changed _____35_____ apply to their competitors as well. “I think we’re redefining (重新定义) what old is,” said one player. 21. A. talked B. lied C. believed D. played 22. A. improved B. saved C. attracted D. tracked 23. A. come from B. give up C. adapt to D. search for 24. A. in hurry B. in print C. in need D. in common 25. A. young B. senior C. gifted D. disabled 26. A. fit B. calm C. awake D. quiet 27. A. impossible B. unnecessary C. different D. difficult 28. A. shared B. limited C. social D. great 29. A. women B. men C. girls D. boys 30. A. teaching B. helping C. persuading D. encouraging 31. A. recognized B. allowed C. praised D. compared 32. A. Immediately B. Unlikely C. Currently D. Unfortunately 33. A. job B. future C. record D. sport 34. A. reminded B. refused C. known D. warned 35. A. orders B. rules C. values D. messages 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. B 32. C 33. D 34. C 35. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了美国的祖母篮球联赛，这个联赛为老年女性提供了一个保持健康、结交朋友和缓解压力的机会。祖母篮球联赛有着自己独特的规则，如禁止跑步，鼓励加速行走等，以弥补老年女性行动不便的局限。此外，这个联赛还鼓励祖母们与其他联赛的球队进行慈善比赛，包括各个年龄段的男女球队。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：去问问那些上周末参加第18届全国祖母篮球锦标赛的50岁以上的女性就知道了。A. talked谈话；B. lied说谎；C. believed相信；D. played玩、打球。根据“in the 18th annual Granny National Basketball Championships”可知，此处表示打篮球比赛。故选D。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：该赛事在爱荷华州的迪科拉举行，吸引了来自全国各地的球队。A. improved提高，改善；B. saved拯救，节省；C. attracted吸引；D. tracked追踪，跟踪。根据“teams from across the country.”可知，比赛吸引了来自全国各地的球队。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：参赛者可能来自各行各业，但他们都有一个共同点：他们都是祖母篮球联赛的队员。A. come from来自；B. give up放弃；C. adapt to适应；D. search for搜寻。根据“different walks of life”可知，参赛者来自各个行业。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意同上。A. in hurry匆忙，赶快；B. in print仍在出版；C. in need在危难中，需要帮助；D. in common和……有共同之处。根据“different walks of life”和but可知，她们有共同之处。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：该组织由芭芭拉·麦克弗森·特拉梅尔创办，为老年女性提供了一个令人难以置信机会，让她们保持健康、结交朋友和缓解压力。A. young年轻的；B. senior年长的；C. gifted有天赋的；D. disabled残疾的。根据上文“the women over 50”可知，此处指年长的女性。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. fit健康的，适合的；B. calm冷静的；C. awake醒着的；D. quiet安静的。根据“They’re members of the Granny Basketball League (联盟).”可知，打篮球能提供保持健康的机会。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：祖母们遵循着不同的规则，以弥补行动不便的局限。A. impossible不可能的；B. unnecessary没有必要的；C. different不同的；D. difficult困难的。根据下文“Regulations include a strict “no running” policy”可知，祖母们的比赛有不同的规则。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. shared共享的；B. limited受限制的；C. social社交的；D. great伟大的。根据上文“the women over 50”可知，祖母们的行动受限。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：据其网站介绍，这是一场“为特定年龄段女性举办的比赛”。A. women女人；B. men男人；C. girls女孩；D. boys男孩。根据上文“Just ask the women over 50”可知，此处是信息词women的词汇复现。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：比赛规则包括严格“禁止跑步”政策，而是鼓励选手们加速行走。A. teaching教；B. helping帮助；C. persuading劝说；D. encouraging鼓励。根据上文“Regulations include a strict “no running” policy”和instead可知，此处指鼓励选手们加速行走。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：也不允许跳跃。A. recognized识别；B. allowed允许；C. praised赞美；D. compared比较。根据上文“Grannies play by a (n) ____7____ set of rules to make up for any ____8____ mobility.”可知，因为行动受限，所以不允许跳跃。故选B。 【32题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：目前，美国有42支祖母篮球队。A. Immediately立刻，马上；B. Unlikely不太可能地；C. Currently目前；D. Unfortunately不幸地。根据“there are 42 Granny Basketball teams in the United States”可知，此处陈述祖母篮球队的现状。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：自2008年以来，每年都会举办全国锦标赛。A. job工作；B. future未来；C. record记录；D. sport运动。根据“National Championships”可知，此处表示体育运动。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：众所周知，祖母们也会为了慈善事业与其他联赛的球队进行比赛，包括各年龄段的男子和女子球队。A. reminded提醒；B. refused拒绝；C. known知道；D. warned警告。根据“compete against teams outside their league for charity”可知，祖母们也会为了慈善事业与其他联赛的球队进行比赛，这是被广泛知道的事实。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当然，改变的规则也适用于其竞争对手。A. orders命令；B. rules规则；C. values价值；D. messages消息。根据上文“Grannies play by a (n) ____7____ set of rules”可知，此处是信息词rules的词汇复现。故选B。 第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Confucius was a famous teacher, politician and philosopher (哲学家) who lived in China over 2,600 years ago. Today, he is considered to be one of the world’s ____36____ (great) teachers. Historians believe that Confucius ____37____ (bear) in 551 BCE during China’s “Spring and Autumn Period” (771 — 476 BCE). During this period, many rulers were fighting across the country. Because of all the fighting, life was difficult for the poor. They worked hard for their rulers and received little money ____38____ return. As Confucius grew up, his favorite thing ____39____ (do) was learning. His mother saw this and did her best to help him learn. ____40____ (eventual), wealthy families noticed how smart he was ____41____ offered him jobs counting their money and keeping track of their crops. Confucius did this until he was 30 years old, but he always wanted to do more. For ____42____ rest of his life, Confucius traveled and taught the people of China about self-discipline (自律) and the ____43____ (important) of education. He even opened China’s first school in ____44____ he taught both the poor and the wealthy as equals. In 479 BCE, Confucius died at the age of 72. His loyal students continued to travel around China long after his death, teaching all _____45_____ (class) of people. 【答案】36. greatest 37. was born 38. in 39. to do 40. Eventually 41. and 42. the 43. importance 44. which 45. classes 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了我国春秋时期著名教育家、政治家、哲学家孔子。 【36题详解】 考查形容词最高级。句意：今天，他被认为是世界上最伟大的老师之一。空处需填形容词作定语，结合“one of the world’s”可知，使用形容词great最高级，修饰teachers。故填greatest。 【37题详解】 考查动词时态语态。句意：历史学家认为孔子出生于公元前551年，即中国的“春秋时代”（公元前771年—公元前476年）。根据空后的时间状语in 551 BCE during China’s “Spring and Autumn Period”(771—476 BCE)可知，此处用所给动词的一般过去时；又因为动词bear与主语 Confucius之间存在动宾关系，故此处填一般过去时的被动语态，主语为单数概念，谓语动词使用第三人称单数形式。故填was born。 【38题详解】 考查介词。句意：他们为统治者努力工作，但得到的报酬却很少。in return为固定搭配，意为“作为回报”。故填in。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：随着孔子的成长，他最喜欢的事情就是学习。修饰名词短语his favorite thing，需用动词不定式作后置定语。故填to do。 【40题详解】 考查副词。句意：最终，一些富裕的家庭注意到了他的聪明才智，并为他提供了计算金钱和记录农作物的工作。修饰整个句子，需用副词eventually，作状语，位于句首，首字母需大写。故填Eventually。 【41题详解】 考查连词。句意：同上。空前的动词noticed和空后的动词offered属于并列关系，在句中作谓语，需用连词and连接。故填and。 【42题详解】 考查冠词。句意：孔子的一生都在游历，教导中国人民自律和教育的重要性。the rest of为固定搭配，意为“其余的”。故填the。 【43题详解】 考查名词。句意：同上。定冠词the修饰名词，空处需填名词importance，作宾语。故填importance。 【44题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：他甚至开办了中国的第一所学校，在那里他平等地对待穷人和富人。分析句子结构可知，此处引导的是一个限制性定语从句；从句缺少宾语，先行词为China’s first school，指物，故填关系代词which，此处的in which相当于关系副词where。故填which。 【45题详解】 考查名词。句意：他的忠实弟子在他死后很长一段时间里继续周游中国，教导各个阶层的人。根据空前的all以及class为可数名词可知，此处用所给名词的复数形式。故填classes。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （满分15分） 46. 假定你是国际学校的学生会主席李华。你校将邀请当地一位知名的体育行业专家进行以“运动促进健康”为主题的讲座，请你就此写一则通知。 内容包括：1.讲座的时间、地点；2.讲座的主要内容。 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。 Notice _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Student Union 【答案】One possible version: Notice We are delighted to announce a wonderful lecture on “Exercise for Health” by a renowned local sports expert. The event is scheduled to be held at 2:00 pm on June 15th in our school’s main lecture hall. The lecture will cover key topics such as the impact of regular exercise on physical and mental well-being, the benefits of various sports activities, and tips for integrating fitness into our daily routines. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about how to enhance your health through sports. All students are encouraged to attend. The Student Union 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一则通知，告知学校将邀请当地一位知名的体育行业专家进行以“运动促进健康”为主题的讲座。 【详解】1.词汇积累 高兴的：delighted→pleased 影响：impact→influence 各种各样的：various→all kinds of 加强：enhance→strengthen 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：We are delighted to announce a wonderful lecture on “Exercise for Health” by a renowned local sports expert. 拓展句：We are delighted to announce a wonderful lecture whose theme is “Exercise for Health” by a renowned local sports expert. 【点睛】[高分句型1]We are delighted to announce a wonderful lecture on “Exercise for Health” by a renowned local sports expert.（运用了动词不定式作宾语） [高分句型2]This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about how to enhance your health through sports.（运用了动词不定式作后置定语，“特殊疑问词+动词不定式”结构作宾语） 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。 During my high school years, I was part of the school band, a group that was not just about music but also about good-fellowship (友情) and shared experiences. We had a special event each year: the music festival at a well-known theme park. It was an opportunity for us to showcase our talents and enjoy the pleasure of the park. To make this event meaningful, we organized a fundraising campaign, selling chocolate bars throughout our community. It was a simple plan but one that required us to connect with our neighbors and ask for their support. There were always heart- warming encounters. One sunny afternoon, I approached a neighbor’s home. The lady who answered the door greeted me with a smile and, after hearing about our cause, she decided to support us by purchasing several bars. As we were nearing the end, the lady’s little girl, who was about three or four years old and had been watching our actions, ran out. The little girl came back with a bill in her hand, a little dirt on it. She was eager to give it to me and said, “I want to be like Mom and support you.” The lady was surprised and said it was saved by the girl herself. Her lovely face and eager eyes made it hard for me to say no. I tried to explain to her that her mother was already buying some chocolate, but she was determined. Neither her mother nor I could dissuade (劝阻) her from her newfound task of handing me the dollar bill. I knew that I couldn’t put her mother in a position to buy more chocolate than she had originally intended. I couldn’t accept the little girl’s money. 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。 Suddenly, inspiration struck! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The little girl’s eyes widened with joy as she grasped the bill and the chocolate bar. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: Suddenly, inspiration struck! With a quick look at the mother, I decided to take a more playful approach. I changed my attitude and accepted the dollar bill from the little girl, expressing my heartfelt thanks for her generosity. I gave her a chocolate bar, then quickly reached into my pocket, pulled out another bill, and handed it to her. I smiled and said, “Here’s your change!” The little girl’s eyes widened with joy as she grasped the bill and the chocolate bar. She was completely satisfied with the deal and believed that she had truly contributed to our fundraising efforts. With a cheerful wave, she ran back into the house, likely to return the dollar to its hiding place or to find a new one to continue her charitable work. The brief meeting left all of us with smiles on our faces. 【解析】 【导语】文章以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在高中时期参与学校乐队的一个特别活动——在主题公园举办音乐节，并为此组织了一个筹集资金的活动。在这个过程中，作者遇到了一个可爱的小女孩，她看到作者们在卖巧克力以筹集资金，便拿着自己存的一美元来支持作者们的活动。尽管作者和女孩的母亲都试图劝阻她，但她仍然坚持要给作者那笔钱。 【详解】1. 段落续写 ①由第一段首句内容“突然，我灵机一动！”可知，第一段可描写作者想法的具体内容。 ②由第二段首句内容“小女孩接过钞票和巧克力，眼睛睁得大大的，充满了喜悦。”可知，第二段可描写小女孩的反应和作者的感悟。 2. 续写线索：接受钞票——表示感谢——给与巧克力和找零——小女孩感到满意——感悟 3. 词汇激活 行为类 决定做某事：decide to do sth/be determined to do sth 给某人某物：give sb sth/offer sb sth 对……做出贡献：contribute to/make a contribution to 情绪类 感谢：thank/be grateful 对……感到满意：be satisfied with/be content with 令人愉快的：cheerful/pleasant 【点睛】【高分句型1】I changed my attitude and accepted the dollar bill from the little girl, expressing my heartfelt thanks for her generosity. (运用了现在分词作状语) 【高分句型2】She was completely satisfied with the deal and believed that she had truly contributed to our fundraising efforts. (运用了that引导宾语从句) 听力1～5 ABCAA 6～10 CBCBA 11～15 ABCCA 16～20 CABBC 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024～2025学年高二9月质量检测卷 英语 考生注意： 1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。 3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。 4.本卷命题范围：外研版选择性必修第一册Units1～2。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共5 小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. How will the speakers go to work tomorrow? A By taxi. B. By car. C. By bus. 2. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The Internet. B. A woman. C. A video. 3. What does the man think of the TV show? A. Boring. B. Popular. C. Funny. 4. What is the man doing? A. Giving advice. B. Writing a paper. C. Driving to the library. 5. What does the man mean? A. Owen can't succeed. B. Owen has a chance to win. C. Owen hasn't made a decision. 第二节 （共15 小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is probably the man? A. A teacher. B. A policeman. C. A doctor. 7. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Improve her English. B. Wear a pair of glasses. C. Get a physical checkup. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What's the relationship between the speakers? A. Neighbors. B. Classmates. C. Mother and son. 9. Why did the man do badly in the mid- term exam? A. He was ill. B. He didn't study hard. C. He stayed up late last night. 10. What will the man do tomorrow? A. Retake his exam. B. Talk with his friends. C. Buy a new book. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What can we learn about the speakers? A. They are strangers. B. They are having an interview. C. The woman is the man's teacher. 12. What kind of job is the man looking for? A One in Spain. B. One with flexible hours. C. One in the education field. 13. Where will the speakers meet tomorrow? A. In the man's company. B. In the IT department. C. In the woman's office. 听第9段材料，回答第 14 至 16题。 14. Why does the man ask for leave? A. To see a doctor. B. To visit his family. C. To take a vacation. 15. When will the man finish his project? A. By next Tuesday. B. By next Wednesday. C. By next Thursday. 16. What will Mr. Green help the man do? A. Buy tickets. B. Hire a new assistant. C. Maintain contact with his customers. 听第 10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. When does Black Friday date back to? A. The 1950s. B. The 1990s. C. The 2000s. 18. Which is the biggest 24- hour sales event in the world? A. Black Friday. B. Singles Day. C. Cyber Monday. 19. What is usually sold on Cyber Monday? A. Foods. B. Technology items. C. Home devices. 20. How much did Prime Day earn last year? A. $38.4 billion. B. $9.4 billion. C. $7.16 billion. 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 Want to see the world? Each year, TIME magazine makes a list of the World’s Greatest Places, which is provided by our readers. They will take us from cities to wilderness, and from tiny villages to faraway islands. Here are some of the best ones. Culture Trip Rapa Nui is an island in the Pacific Ocean. It’s also known as Easter Island. It’s famous for the massive and mysterious sculptures(雕像) made by the Rapa Nui people, who arrived about 1,200 years ago. The spirit of Hotu Matu’a, their early king, is said to have become a sea turtle. —By Johanna Read Lively Spot The Galápagos Islands are located off the coast of Ecuador in South America. They are some of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Recently, marine-life protections were expanded in the area, limiting fishing and cresting safe paths for animals to travel through. —By Karen Catchpole Ancient Past Alentejo is a rural part of Portugal in Europe. It is covered with forests and olive groves. There are ancient cities, too. A museum in Estremoz shows off traditional tiles. In Esperanca, hikers can see eagles and vultures, plus 5,000-year-old cave paintings. —By Robin Catalano Bike It! Bogotá is the capital of Colombia in South America. It’s the perfect place for a bike ride. The city has taken steps to reduce pollution. It has more than 350 miles of bike paths. The city also has a bike share program, which will provide bicycles that people with disabilities can use. —By Kate Crittenden 1. What can people do on Rapa Nui? A. Meet Hotu Matu’a. B. Visit a museum. C. Enjoy sculptures. D. See eagles. 2. Who recommends the Galápagos Islands? A. Johanna Read. B. Karen Catchpole. C. Robin Catalano. D. Kate Crittenden. 3. Which place best suits people who like riding bikes? A. Estremoz. B. Alentejo. C. Esperanca. D. Bogotá. B Finnish Lapland, in the far north of Europe, is home to some 180,000 people and around 200,000 reindeer (驯鹿). The animals live wild but each one has an owner, identified by a mark on its ear. Anne Ollila, 50, one of 4,000 such owners, works in the Finnish part of this region with her husband and two adult sons and their families. They farm the animals mainly for meat, but reindeer tourism has also become an important source of income. Ollila lives 80 kilometres inside the Arctic Circle, an hour from Lapland’s capital city, Rovaniemi, and seven kilometres from her nearest neighbour. Summer days — when the reindeer raisers earmark newborn reindeer — are long and in June the sun never sets. At that time Ollila sleeps during the day and walks up to 20 kilometres a night through the forest, making the most of the cooler temperatures to do her work but having to endure large groups of insects along the way. In deepest winter, there is little daylight. Many grasslands are frozen and the reindeer move into the forest for protection against wolves and golden eagles — the birds can kill an adult reindeer. Ollila and her family offer tourists reindeer experiences through their company Reindeer Journey. Visitors can get close to the animals in the wild or at their farm, watching them being trained to pull sledges (雪橇) or take a sleigh ride. “Reindeer are very smart animals,” Ollila says. “They have different personalities, and some are very funny.” One of her favourites is Rocky, named after the movie boxing legend. “He’s very curious and always in trouble,” she says. “He once got himself stuck in tree branches and had to be lifted out, and he has been known to walk off with his owners’ drying underwear.” Ollila gave up her job as a sociology researcher at the University of Lapland in 2010 to devote herself to raising reindeer. “I love the environment, the animals and the freedom,” she says. “Also, I have a sense of belonging to something bigger than me, to a way of life through the generations.” 4. What does the underlined word “endure” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Go away with. B. Catch up with. C. Look forward to. D. Put up with. 5. Why do the reindeer move into the forest in winter according to the text? A. To get earmarked. B. To find their owners. C. To protect themselves. D. To avoid cold temperatures. 6. What does Ollila think of Rocky? A. He is foolish. B. He is a troublemaker. C. He is interested in planting trees. D. He is a famous filmmaker. 7. What can we infer about Ollila from the last paragraph? A. She has a deep affection for nature. B. She has long been tired of raising reindeer. C. She has been a sociology researcher since 2010. D. She had no chance to receive a college education. C Over the years, movies and books have used tornadoes to sweep their characters off to magical lands, to destroy entire cities, or to defeat a superhero’s dangerous super villain (恶棍). All of these tornadoes have one thing in common: They are incredibly powerful. They can have wind speeds over 300 miles per hour (mph), grow over a mile wide, and travel over 50 miles. They are incredibly dangerous and should be avoided at all costs. Scientists can’t go inside tornadoes, which means that they are extremely hard to research. As a result, we know surprisingly little about them. In order to tell how powerful a tornado is, scientists look at how much destruction it causes. Scientists then rank the tornado on the Enhanced Fujita Scale (级别) (EF-Scale), which ranges from EF0 to EF5. For example, a tornado that only damages trees but doesn’t significantly damage buildings would be rated EFO with wind speeds between 65 and 85 mph. A tornado that blows away buildings and tears up sidewalks, on the other hand, would be rated EF5 with wind speeds over 200 mph. The most powerful tornado in United States history occurred near Oklahoma City in1999. It had wind speeds over 310 mph, the highest wind speed ever recorded on Earth. A tornado with wind speeds that high can not only pick up and throw automobiles, but also knock over trains and tear up roadways. Luckily for anyone living in an area that experiences the occasional tornadoes, they usually only last one to ten minutes. More powerful tornadoes can last over an hour in the right conditions, but they are very rare. If you find yourself experiencing a tornado, find a safe place inside, like an interior hall, basement or closet. Stay away from windows and heavy objects that could fall on you, and lie on your stomach with your hands protecting the back of your head. Having a tornado emergency plan is extremely important as tornadoes can appear very quickly. Make sure to listen to the radio or television to stay updated on serious weather patterns in your area. 8. Which of the following is probably the wind speed of an EF4 tornado? A. 65 mph. B. 85 mph. C. 200 mph. D. 310 mph. 9. What can we learn from the example given in paragraph 3? A. Tornadoes can do great harm. B. American cars need developing. C. Oklahoma City had no trains in 1999. D. The strongest tornado occurred in the UK. 10. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. What a tornado is. B. How a tornado forms. C. Tips to survive a tornado. D. How to recognize a tornado. 11. Where is the text most probably taken from? A. A guidebook to the USA. B. An introduction to a historical book. C. A review of famous movies. D. An article on natural disasters. D When Adele released (发行) her 2011 single Someone Like You, this bittersweet song is popular with millions worldwide. More than a decade later, it remains one of her most popular songs. Her artistry, as well as that of many others who have mastered the art of making listeners feel moved with slow and emotional beats, has a way of managing the emotional pain of heartbreak and loss. Listening to favorite songs could also reduce people’s feelings of pain, according to a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Pain Research. And the most effective pain relievers were found to be sad songs detailing bittersweet and emotional experiences. “It doesn’t take the place of medicine when you have a headache, but music can help reduce your pain,” said Patrick Stroman, a professor at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. He didn’t join in the study. “Unlike other medications,” he noted, “there is no side effect or risk in listening to music (just keep the volume at a reasonable level).” The small study invited 63 young adults to bring one of their favorite songs. The researchers also had the young adults pick one of seven songs that the team considered relaxing and were unfamiliar to the study participants. All the while, the researchers stuck a hot object — similar to the pain of a boiling hot teacup on the participants’ skin — to their left inner forearms. When rating their experiences, people were more likely to report feeling less pain when listening to their favorite songs compared with hearing the unfamiliar relaxing songs. With millions of songs available, one person’s favorite song is likely not the same as another. After interviewing the participants about the song they brought and their rating of pain, the researchers found people who listened to bittersweet and moving songs felt less pain than when they listened to songs with calming or cheerful themes (主题). “It’s a very cool result,” said lead study author Darius Valevicius, a doctoral student of neurosciences at the University of Montreal. “I think it’s why I myself and probably many people choose to listen to bittersweet or even spiritual music.” 12. Why does the author mention Adele in the first paragraph? A. To reach a conclusion. B. To lead in the topic. C. To offer a suggestion. D. To provide the background. 13. What is Stroman’s attitude to the effect of listening to music? A. Doubtful. B. Positive. C. Unclear. D. Unconcerned. 14. What did the participants do in the new study? A. They reported their feelings of pain. B. They interviewed many musicians. C. They made various kinds of teacups. D. They picked out the music they don't like. 15. Which is the most suitable title for the text? A. When Is the Best Time to Listen to Music? B. How Do You Create Popular Songs Quickly? C. The Best Way to Reduce Pain Might Be to Write Music D. Certain Types of Music Could Help You Feel Less Pain 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。 When we are kids, we laugh a lot. But as we become adults, it is much more difficult to laugh so easily. Do you laugh too little in your life? Do you remember how you used to laugh before, as a child? ___16___ . It’s a great way to relax, not just on a purely emotional level, but also physically. It can reduce our blood pressure. It also contributes to the release of hormones (荷尔蒙) that are good for our health. ___17___ . It helps us feel more at ease around new people and also connects us with others. Sometimes, you might feel like there is not much cause to laugh. Life can be tough. But laughter is, if not the best medicine, a good support to have for tough times and for good times as well. So you should allow yourself to laugh as you used to. A good idea is to give yourself permission to play. Play is a natural activity that promotes a lot of laughter, whether it's through video games, outdoor games, or board games. ___18___ . Laughter comes from being with others. ___19___ . Hang out with family members that are nice to be around, with whom you can have fun, laugh, and enjoy yourself. Give your time to those who can share your laughter. More than anything, learn to develop humor. ___20___ . Laugh at your mistakes and learn to laugh at yourself. Then you will be surprised by the changes you will see in your life. A You don’t have to be mean B Laughter has a lot of benefits C. Don’t take yourself too seriously D. Try to see your friends more often E. Watch videos to help you correct your mistakes F. In addition to these, laughing has a social function G. Just discover what you like to play and have fun with it 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。 Granny Basketball is more competitive than you’d think! Just ask the women over 50 who ____21____ in the 18th annual Granny National Basketball Championships last weekend. Hosted in Decorah, Iowa, the event ____22____ teams from across the country. Players might ____23____ different walks of life, but they all have one thing ____24____: They’re members of the Granny Basketball League (联盟). Founded by Barb McPherson Trammell, this organization offers ____25____ women an unbelievable opportunity to stay ____26____ , make friends and relieve stress. Grannies play by a (n) ____27____ set of rules to make up for any ____28____ mobility. According to their website, it’s “a game for ____29____ of a certain age.” Regulations include a strict “no running” policy, instead _____30_____ players to speed walk. Jumping is not _____31_____ , either. _____32_____, there are 42 Granny Basketball teams in the United States. National Championships have been held for the _____33_____ every year since 2008. Grannies have also been _____34_____ to compete against teams outside their league for charity, including men’s and women’s teams of all ages. Of course, the changed _____35_____ apply to their competitors as well. “I think we’re redefining (重新定义) what old is,” said one player. 21. A. talked B. lied C. believed D. played 22. A. improved B. saved C. attracted D. tracked 23. A. come from B. give up C. adapt to D. search for 24. A. in hurry B. in print C. in need D. in common 25. A. young B. senior C. gifted D. disabled 26 A. fit B. calm C. awake D. quiet 27. A. impossible B. unnecessary C. different D. difficult 28. A. shared B. limited C. social D. great 29. A. women B. men C. girls D. boys 30. A. teaching B. helping C. persuading D. encouraging 31. A. recognized B. allowed C. praised D. compared 32. A. Immediately B. Unlikely C. Currently D. Unfortunately 33. A. job B. future C. record D. sport 34. A. reminded B. refused C. known D. warned 35. A. orders B. rules C. values D. messages 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。 Confucius was a famous teacher, politician and philosopher (哲学家) who lived in China over 2,600 years ago. Today, he is considered to be one of the world’s ____36____ (great) teachers. Historians believe that Confucius ____37____ (bear) in 551 BCE during China’s “Spring and Autumn Period” (771 — 476 BCE). During this period, many rulers were fighting across the country. Because of all the fighting, life was difficult for the poor. They worked hard for their rulers and received little money ____38____ return. As Confucius grew up, his favorite thing ____39____ (do) was learning. His mother saw this and did her best to help him learn. ____40____ (eventual), wealthy families noticed how smart he was ____41____ offered him jobs counting their money and keeping track of their crops. Confucius did this until he was 30 years old, but he always wanted to do more. For ____42____ rest of his life, Confucius traveled and taught the people of China about self-discipline (自律) and the ____43____ (important) of education. He even opened China’s first school in ____44____ he taught both the poor and the wealthy as equals. In 479 BCE, Confucius died at the age of 72. His loyal students continued to travel around China long after his death, teaching all _____45_____ (class) of people. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （满分15分） 46. 假定你是国际学校的学生会主席李华。你校将邀请当地一位知名的体育行业专家进行以“运动促进健康”为主题的讲座，请你就此写一则通知。 内容包括：1.讲座的时间、地点；2.讲座的主要内容。 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。 Notice _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Student Union 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。 During my high school years, I was part of the school band, a group that was not just about music but also about good-fellowship (友情) and shared experiences. We had a special event each year: the music festival at a well-known theme park. It was an opportunity for us to showcase our talents and enjoy the pleasure of the park. To make this event meaningful, we organized a fundraising campaign, selling chocolate bars throughout our community. It was a simple plan but one that required us to connect with our neighbors and ask for their support. There were always heart- warming encounters. One sunny afternoon, I approached a neighbor’s home. The lady who answered the door greeted me with a smile and, after hearing about our cause, she decided to support us by purchasing several bars. As we were nearing the end, the lady’s little girl, who was about three or four years old and had been watching our actions, ran out. The little girl came back with a bill in her hand, a little dirt on it. She was eager to give it to me and said, “I want to be like Mom and support you.” The lady was surprised and said it was saved by the girl herself. Her lovely face and eager eyes made it hard for me to say no. I tried to explain to her that her mother was already buying some chocolate, but she was determined. Neither her mother nor I could dissuade (劝阻) her from her newfound task of handing me the dollar bill. I knew that I couldn’t put her mother in a position to buy more chocolate than she had originally intended. I couldn’t accept the little girl’s money. 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。 Suddenly, inspiration struck! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The little girl’s eyes widened with joy as she grasped the bill and the chocolate bar. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 听力1～5 ABCAA 6～10 CBCBA 11～15 ABCCA 16～20 CABBC 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$