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2024—2025学年度上学期期中考试高二试题 英语 考试时间：120分钟 满分：150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。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 was the man’s sister doing? A．Chatting with someone. B．Helping a lady. C．Getting into trouble. 2．What happened to Lucy? A．She was chosen for the lead role. B．She missed the chance of test. C．She tried out but failed. 3．What time is it now? A．9:10. B．9:30. C．8:50. 4．What does the man want the woman to do? A．Give him some hints. B．Come back in three days. C．Write the essay for him. 5．Who teaches the woman to sing? A．Herself. B．Her parent. C．Her singing teacher. 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 does the woman mean? A．The man is easygoing. B．The man’s desk is in a mess. C．The man should focus on his desk. 7．What is Alice probably like? A．Sociable. B．Patient. C．Serious. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8．How did the man watch the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games? A．On TV. B．On the cellphone. C．On the computer. 9．Which sport is the man most interested in? A．Figure skating. B．Short-track speed skating. C．Ski jumping. 10．What will the man do next? A．Learn skills. B．Watch the game. C．Finish his homework. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11．What do the children think of the trip to the beach? A．Exciting. B．Uninteresting. C．Dangerous. 12．Which place does the man suggest? A．A museum. B．A gallery. C．A lake. 13．Why does the woman want to go to the mountains? A．It’s around here. B．She hasn’t been there before. C．Children can get enough exercise. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14．What do we know about the man? A．He is thinner than before. B．He’s always been into sports. C．He has gone to Nancy’s wedding. 15．How long has Nancy been married? A．For 10 years. B．For 7 years. C．For 2 years. 16．Where does the man live now? A．In Los Angeles. B．In New York. C．In Houston. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17．Why do leaves turn yellow? A．Because of the lack of water. B．Because of the lack of nutrition. C．Because of the difference in temperature. 18．What is the speech mainly about? A．How to look after plants in autumn. B．How to make plants bloom faster C．How to reduce insect pests. 19．What is the speaker’s last tip? A．Opening the windows at noon. B．Using warm water instead of cold water. C．Cutting away dead branches and flowers. 20．Where can the listeners get more tips? A．From letters. B．On the Internet. C．From emails. 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 The World Architecture Festival has presented ‘Smart Cities’ awards to architectural plans that offer advanced design combined with an ability to address major world issues. The four winners tell you the future of some of the world’s largest cities. Lingang Open Zone Station TOD project-Shanghai, China Benoy’s plan is for a station to be built in Lingang New City. The station would offer two express lines to meet the needs of both tourists and residents; one direct to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, and another linking the central area of Dishui Lake. To improve visibility of nearby stores, the station will be built in a streamlined shape. Centipede-Istanbul, Türkiye The project, led by Emre Arolat Architecture, seeks to deal with the complex issue of sustainable traffic choices. For Istanbul, the architectural team note that interruption of pedestrian (行人) flow is a key urban problem in the city. Therefore, the project aims to create new pathways and underground routes between currently separated roads. Future Vision for London Waterloo Station and South Bank-London, England Led by Grimshaw, this future vision considers social and economic factors within the architectural choices. The project offers more than 40 walking and cycling routes to improve passenger flow. Additionally, 1,900 sqm of new green space is planned to be created around the station. Knowledge Economic City-Madinah, Saudi Arabia This project, headed by DLR Group, outlines a plan to concentrate goods, services and knowledge around a new high-speed railway station. Neighbourhoods situated around parks allow leisure and a positive lifestyle. In addition, cycling and walkable networks ensure that the city will be comfortable for future residents. 1. Which city will provide two express lines to satisfy tourists’ needs? A. Shanghai. B. Istanbul. C. London. D. Madinah. 2. What’s the purpose of Emre Arolat Architecture? A. To create a streamlined station. B. To slow down the speed of traffic. C. To get a better view of nearby stores. D. To build new roads to link separated ones. 3. What do the last two projects have in common? A. They situate the communities in parks. B. They offer new green space around the station. C. They design cycling routes and walkable networks. D. They supply goods and services in neighbourhoods. 【答案】1. A 2. D 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个未来的智慧城市。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Lingang Open Zone Station TOD project-Shanghai, China部分中“The station would offer two express lines to meet the needs of both tourists and residents; one direct to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, and another linking the central area of Dishui Lake.(该站将提供两条快线，以满足游客和居民的需求；一条直达上海浦东国际机场，另一条连接滴水湖中心地区)”可知，该站将提供两条快速线路，以满足游客和居民的需求。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Centipede-Istanbul, Türkiye部分中“Therefore, the project aims to create new pathways and underground routes between currently separated roads.(因此，该项目旨在在目前分离的道路之间创建新的通道和地下路线)”可知，该项目的目的是在被分开的道路之间，修建新的道路和地下路线。故选D。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Future Vision for London Waterloo Station and South Bank-London, England部分中“The project offers more than 40 walking and cycling routes to improve passenger flow.(该项目提供了40多条步行和自行车路线，以改善客流)”以及Knowledge Economic City-Madinah, Saudi Arabia部分中“In addition, cycling and walkable networks ensure that the city will be comfortable for future residents.(此外，自行车和步行网络确保城市对未来的居民来说将是舒适的)”可知，共同点是他们设计了骑行路线和步行网络。故选C。 B As her 4-year-old son Ariel took a good look at the museum’s ancient artifacts (手工艺品), Geller looked away for just a moment. Then a crash sounded, a rare 3,500-year-old jar was broken on the ground, and her son who accidentally broke the jar, stood over it, in panic. “Please let that not be my child” was the first thought that raced through Geller’s head. Geller was embarrassed and tried desperately to calm down her son. Ariel told Mom he was exceptionally curious and just wanted to see what was inside. The Bronze Age jar, exhibited out in the open without glass barriers, has been on display for 35 years. It was one of the only containers of its size. It was likely used to hold wine or oil. What could be considered every parent’s worst nightmare became a learning experience. The curator (馆长) hoped to turn the disaster into a teachable moment. Friday, the Geller family were invited back for making up. Ariel gifted the museum a DIY vase of his own and felt welcome to return. Experts were using 3D technology and videos to repair the jar. “That’s what’s actually interesting for my kid, this process of how they’re piecing it back together, and all the technology they’re using there,” Geller said. Shafir, a restoration expert of the museum, said the repairs would be fairly straightforward, as the pieces were from a single, complete jar. It could be back on display as soon as next week. The artifacts should remain accessible to the public, even if accidents happen because touching an artifact can inspire a deeper interest in history and archaeology (考古学). “I like that people touch. Don’t break, but to touch things, it’s important,” he said. 4. What can we learn about Ariel from the first two paragraphs? A. He was a naughty boy. B. He broke the jar intentionally. C. He was frightened of the accident. D. He became a laughing stock of the crowd. 5. What did the Geller family do when they were invited back? A. They had to make an apology. B. They learned to restore the broken jar. C. They provided the videos for repair. D. They were asked to pay for the damage. 6. What can be concluded about the restoration according to Shafir? A. It was simple and plain. B. It took at least two weeks. C. It was costly and boring. D. It lacked funds and support. 7. What is a suitable title for the text? A. When curiosity meets criticism. B. Take good care of family members. C. A disaster? A teachable moment! D. To touch or not to touch? Think twice! 【答案】4. C 5. B 6. A 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一个四岁男孩打碎了一个古老的罐子，馆长把这场灾难转变成了一个适于教学的机会，邀请这一家人重返博物馆，学习如何修复破碎的罐子。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Then a crash sounded, a rare 3,500-year-old jar was broken on the ground, and her son who accidentally broke the jar, stood over it, in panic.(然后一声撞击声响起，一个有着3500年历史的稀有罐子摔碎在地上，她的儿子不小心打碎了罐子，惊慌地站在旁边)”可知，小男孩不是故意打碎罐子，他站在那里，感到害怕。故选C。 【5题详解】 字节理解题。根据第四段“Friday, the Geller family were invited back for making up. (周五，阿里尔一家被邀请回来修补罐子)”可知，阿里尔一家被邀请返回博物馆是学习如何修复破碎的罐子。故选B。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Shafir, a restoration expert of the museum, said the repairs would be fairly straightforward, as the pieces were from a single, complete jar. It could be back on display as soon as next week.(博物馆的修复专家沙菲尔说，修复工作相当简单，因为这些碎片来自一个完整的罐子。它最早可能于下周重新展出)”可知，修复过程是简单的。故选A。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段“What could be considered every parent’s worst nightmare became a learning experience. The curator (馆长) hoped to turn the disaster into a teachable moment.(这可能被认为是每个父母最糟糕的噩梦，却成了一次学习经历。馆长希望把这场灾难变成一个教育的时刻)”结合文章讲述了一个四岁男孩打碎了一个古老的罐子，馆长把这场灾难转变成了一个适于教学的机会，邀请这一家人重返博物馆，学习如何修复破碎的罐子。故C选项“灾难？一个受教育的时刻！”最符合文章标题。故选C。 C Ash has built his life around adventures. He has covered 9,000 kilometres on foot through many countries. So when the birth of his daughter put a stop to his cross-continent explorations, Ash found it quite difficult to adjust. “It’s become part of my identity,” he says. “I’ve had to think about what I can do instead.” This, he says, has led him to reflect on why we travel in the first place, and what we can do to make our travel pleasant. In his new book, Why We Travel, Ash shares his travel insights, drawing on his own travel experiences and expert advice. Figure out what you want to experience from your trip. “What makes travel most satisfying for me,” he writes, “has been figuring out how to make my intentions align with what I’m doing.” He explains you might want to experience something new. “But what does that mean?” he asks. “Do you want to eat new foods or engage in another culture? Do you want space to relax or do you want something that is physically or psychologically challenging?” Asking yourself such questions can help you to decide your destination, how you travel, where you stay and what you do once you’re there. For Ash, who has mostly traveled alone, he’s discovered that traveling with others can present some unexpected opportunities. Yes, traveling alone is important – it allows self-discovery and independence. But traveling with partners and friends can be a great opportunity to learn more about yourself. Challenge each other to do something the others would never choose to do when you’re on, holiday. It’s a different kind of psychological development. And you might discover something you like, that you would have never tried on your own. So next time if you want to enjoy your travel to the full, read this book before start. 8. What made Ash end his cross-continent explorations? A. His desire for reflection. B. The expert’s advice. C. His devotion to writing. D. The arrival of his daughter. 9. What does the underlined word “align” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Negotiate. B. React. C. Agree. D. Fight. 10. What’s the benefit of traveling with friends according to the text? A. Relieving loneliness. B. Gaining psychological growth. C. Saving loads of money. D. Developing independence. 11. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To recommend a book. B. To share travel experiences. C. To honor close partners. D. To introduce a travel destination. 【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要分享了《我们为什么旅行》一书的作者的旅游见解，并推荐此书。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“So when the birth of his daughter put a stop to his cross-continent explorations, Ash found it quite difficult to adjust.(所以，当女儿的出生让他的跨大陆探险停止时，阿什发现自己很难适应)”可知，女儿的出生使Ash停止了跨大陆探险。故选D。 【9题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“What makes travel most satisfying for me(让旅行对我来说最令人满意的是……)”以及“has been figuring out how to make my intentions(弄清楚如何让我的意图)”和后文“with what I’m doing(和我正在做的事情)”可知，对作者来说，旅行最令人满意的是弄清楚如何让他的意图与他正在做的事情相一致，吻合。故划线词意思是“吻合，一致”。故选C。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“But traveling with partners and friends can be a great opportunity to learn more about yourself. Challenge each other to do something the others would never choose to do when you’re on holiday. It’s a different kind of psychological development.”（但与伙伴和朋友一起旅行可以是一个更好地了解自己的机会。挑战彼此去做一些其他人度假时永远不会选择做的事情。这是一种不同的心理发展。）可知，与朋友一起旅行的好处是获得心理成长。故选B。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“In his new book, Why We Travel, Ash shares his travel insights, drawing on his own travel experiences and expert advice.(在他的新书《我们为什么旅行》中，阿什根据自己的旅行经历和专家建议，分享了他的旅行见解)”及最后一段“So next time if you want to enjoy your travel to the full, read this book before start.(所以，下次如果你想充分享受你的旅行，在开始之前阅读这本书)”可知，文章的写作目的是推荐一本书。故选A。 D When ultraviolet (紫外线的) light shines onto the Mexican free-tailed bat’s extraordinarily hairy toes, they light up like a Christmas tree. That’s because the animals have hairy structures that can absorb UV light and send it out at a different wavelength. The finding marks the first time glow (发光) structures have been reported in live bats. Biologist Gual-Suárez and his team had been catching Mexican free-tailed bats outside of a well-known habitat in southern Mexico City. And the night before, the researchers had used nets to capture bats about 20 kilometers to the north, then dusted them with a special powder (粉末) that shines under UV light. The hope was to later detect that powder on bats sampled in the south, proving that the animals were moving between the two locations. “We failed at that,” says Gual-Suárez. However, while searching for signs of the powder with their UV flashlights, the team discovered something even cooler on the powderless bats-glow-in-the-dark toes. The researchers looked for and found similarly bright structures on 25 live Mexican free-tailed bats at both sites. The team also tested museum samples. These lacked glow structures in the foot, but glowed all over in dull green-probably as a result of chemicals used in the preservation process. “I applaud Gual-Suárez’s paper on both examining live animals, and comparing the museum samples,” says Linda Reinhold, a zoologist in Australia. “That’s good science.” As to what purpose the glow toes serve, the function is difficult to prove in any animals that glow. But the researchers note that because this species migrates thousands of kilometers at night, and lives in communities of up to millions of individuals; it would make sense if the light-up toes served some sort of role in nighttime communication. “We need to test it in the lab,” says Rodrigo Medellin, an ecologist in Mexico. “This is just the tip of a very deep and very long iceberg that nobody knows anything about.” 12. What was Gual-Suárez and his team aimed at originally? A. Protecting bats from being caught. B. Comparing live bats with museum samples. C. Tracking bats’ movements between two sites. D. Helping bats live in harmony within communities. 13. What can be learned about the glow toes according to the text? A. They can block UV light. B. They are found by chance. C. They are familiar to humans. D. Their functions are easy to prove. 14. What’s Linda Reinhold’s attitude towards Gual-Suárez’s paper? A. Favorable. B. Cautious. C. Suspicious. D. Negative. 15. What does Rodrigo Medellin imply in the last paragraph? A. Take action to save the iceberg. B. Make use of new lab equipment. C People know nothing about bats. D. Further research needs conducting. 【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了科学家在研究墨西哥无尾蝠的迁移行为时，意外发现这些蝙蝠的脚趾在紫外线下会发光的现象，并讨论了这一发现的潜在意义和未来研究方向。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“The hope was to later detect that powder on bats sampled in the south, proving that the animals were moving between the two locations.(希望之后能在南部采样的蝙蝠身上检测到这种粉末，以此证明这些动物在这两个地点之间移动)”可知，Gual-Suárez和他的团队原本的目的是追踪蝙蝠在两个地点之间的移动。故选C。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“However, while searching for signs of the powder with their UV flashlights, the team discovered something even cooler on the powderless bats-glow-in-the-dark toes.(然而，在用紫外线手电筒寻找粉末痕迹的过程中，团队在没有涂抹粉末的蝙蝠身上发现了更酷的事情——它们的脚趾会发光)”可知，发光的脚趾是在偶然的情况下被发现的。故选B。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段中Linda Reinhold的话““I applaud Gual-Suárez’s paper on both examining live animals, and comparing the museum samples,” says Linda Reinhold, a zoologist in Australia. “That’s good science.”(“我赞扬Gual-Suárez的论文，既考察了活体动物，又对比了博物馆的样本，”澳大利亚的动物学家Linda Reinhold说，“这是很好的科学。”)”可知，Linda Reinhold对Gual-Suárez的论文持赞成态度。故选A。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中Rodrigo Medellin的话““We need to test it in the lab,” says Rodrigo Medellin, an ecologist in Mexico. “This is just the tip of a very deep and very long iceberg that nobody knows anything about.”(“我们需要在实验室进行测试，”墨西哥的生态学家Rodrigo Medellin说，“这只是冰山一角，而这座冰山又深又长，人们对它几乎一无所知。”)”可知，Rodrigo Medellin暗示需要进行进一步的研究。故选D。 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。 Even though human beings 5,000 years ago had significantly larger brains than we do today, it doesn’t mean they were smarter than us. This is because brain power has nothing to do with the actual size of your brain. What is interesting though is that although the brain only makes up about 2% of total body weight, it uses up to 20% of the body’s energy. ____16____ It needs maintaining and training in order to keep itself sharp. Eat healthy food. You may be surprised to know that the diet you keep can dramatically change how sharp and functional your brain is. ____17____ Things like fruits and vegetables are also very beneficial for keeping you energized. ____18____ When you sleep, your body removes all the poisons that have built up during the day, and it also regenerates cells (细胞). Studies show that the best time to sleep is between 9 pm and midnight. Get at least 7-8 hours good quality, undisturbed rest. Don’t rely on technology. Relying heavily on smartphones and computers is bad news for your brain. This is because your brain becomes lazy if you reach for an easy, quick answer all the time. ____19____ This can keep your brain productive all the day. Write it down. ____20____ It has been proven that setting down little notes and reminders helps to increase your brain power. Writing notes creates oxygenated (供氧的) blood flow to these areas. Writing a journal or blog can increase your brain ability to memorize important events or tasks. A. Get plenty of sleep. B. Good memory depends on your writing. C. The training tips will make you sharper. D. The protein in eggs is thought to be good. E. Use your God-given inner machine, your brain. F. In other words, the brain is a real energy consumer. G. Certain parts of the brain are responsible for memories. 【答案】16. F 17. D 18. A 19. E 20. G 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了四个有利于大脑发展的建议，使你变得更敏锐。 【16题详解】 根据上文“What is interesting though is that although the brain only makes up about 2% of total body weight, it uses up to 20% of the body’s energy.(有趣的是，虽然大脑只占体重的2%，但它却消耗了身体20%的能量)”可知，上文提到大脑占据身体重量的2%，使用了身体能量的20%。换句话说，大脑是一个真正的消耗者。故F选项“换句话说，大脑是一个真正的能量消耗者”符合语境，故选F。 【17题详解】 根据上文“You may be surprised to know that the diet you keep can dramatically change how sharp and functional your brain is.(你可能会惊讶地发现，你的饮食习惯可以极大地改变你的大脑的敏锐程度和功能)”以及后文“Things like fruits and vegetables are also very beneficial for keeping you energized.(水果和蔬菜等食物也对保持精力充沛非常有益)”可知，本句与后文并列，主要说明有益的食物，D选项中good对应后文also very beneficial。故D选项“鸡蛋中的蛋白质被认为是有益的”符合语境，故选D。 【18题详解】 根据本段内容“When you sleep, your body removes all the poisons that have built up during the day, and it also regenerates cells (细胞). Studies show that the best time to sleep is between 9 pm and midnight. Get at least 7-8 hours good quality, undisturbed rest.(当你睡觉的时候，你的身体会清除白天积累的所有毒素，它也会再生细胞。研究表明，最佳睡眠时间是晚上9点到午夜之间。保证至少7-8小时的高质量、不受干扰的休息)”可知，本段的建议是充足的睡眠。故A选项“充足的睡眠”符合语境，故选A。 【19题详解】 根据上文“Relying heavily on smartphones and computers is bad news for your brain. This is because your brain becomes lazy if you reach for an easy, quick answer all the time.(过度依赖智能手机和电脑对你的大脑来说是个坏消息。这是因为如果你总是寻求一个简单、快速的答案，你的大脑就会变得懒惰)”可知，上文提到过多依赖电子产品会让大脑变得懒惰，可知本句是在建议要多使用大脑。故E选项“使用上帝赋予你的内在机器——你的大脑”符合语境，故选E。 【20题详解】 根据标题“Write it down.(记下来)”以及后文“It has been proven that setting down little notes and reminders helps to increase your brain power. Writing notes creates oxygenated (供氧的) blood flow to these areas. Writing a journal or blog can increase your brain ability to memorize important events or tasks.(已经证明，做小笔记和提醒有助于提高你的脑力。写笔记可以使含氧血液流向这些区域。写日记或博客可以提高大脑记忆重要事件或任务的能力)”可知，本段主要说明了大脑负责记忆的作用，G选项中memories对应后文memorize。故G选项“大脑的某些部分负责记忆”符合语境，故选G。 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 John, a coach of the Kirkby Boxing Club for six decades, was on his way to a business meeting on August 1 when he collapsed (晕倒) in driving. ____21____ the frightening experience, John said, “My eyes rolled backwards and my lips went blue. Unknown to me, a passer-by ____22____. It’s Stephen. I don’t remember anything at all.” Stephen ____23____ the life-or-death moment, “He was beginning to turn purple. I laid him on the floor. I ____24____ CPR (心肺复苏术) straight away. I blew into him like I was blowing into a whale.” ____25____, John survived and vividly remembers being assisted by rescue workers and feeling every ____26____ on the road to the hospital. John ____27____ his mysterious collapse, suggesting that it might be related to his low blood sugar. In an incredible twist of destiny, he has ____28____ a close tic with Stephen. During Stephen’s surprise hospital ____29____ on August 3, they chatted about shared passions, reports the Liverpool Newspaper. Speaking of their ____30____ friendship John shared their common interest, “We’re both boxing fans. We’re aiming to ____31____ the gap between different communities. I’m all about ____32____ fences and building bridges.” John warmly remembers Stephen’s supportive ____33____ during his hospitalization, “He gave me a hug, and he gave me a ____34____. I said, ‘you never even bought me a drink when you gave me mouth to mouth. I can’t ____35____ him enough honestly.” 21. A. Forgetting B. Recalling C. Avoiding D. Seeing 22. A. woke B. left C. cried D. approached 23. A. admired B. skipped C. detailed D. prepared 24. A. started B. abandoned C. changed D. taught 25. A. Strangely B. Normally C. Fortunately D. Necessarily 26. A. stair B. sign C. lamp D. bump 27. A. benefited from B. accounted for C. told off D. left behind 28. A. assumed B. formed C. ruined D. balanced 29. A. course B. donation C. treatment D. visit 30. A. cold-blooded B. long-lost C. new-found D. short-sighted 31. A. narrow B. widen C. cancel D. ignore 32. A. folding B. painting C. locking D. mending 33. A. reasons B. options C. gestures D. promises 34. A. kiss B. nudge C. secret D. quote 35. A. trust B. thank C. copy D. affect 【答案】21. B 22. D 23. C 24. A 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了John在开车途中晕倒，一位叫Stephen的路人救人并将其送往医院的故事。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：回忆起那次可怕的经历，约翰说：“我的眼睛向后翻，嘴唇发青。A. Forgetting忘记；B. Recalling回想起；C. Avoiding避免；D. Seeing看见。后文“the frightening experience, John said, “My eyes rolled backwards and my lips went blue.”是他在回忆当时的情况。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一个路人走过来，我不知道它是谁。A. woke唤醒；B. left离开；C. cried哭泣；D. approached靠近。根据后文“It’s Stephen. I don’t remember anything at all.(是斯蒂芬。我什么都不记得了)”可知，路人走了过来，故选D。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：斯蒂芬反详细描述了这生死攸关的时刻：“他的脸开始发紫。A. admired羡慕；B. skipped跳跃；C. detailed详细说明；D. prepared准备。后文“He was beginning to turn purple. I laid him on the floor.(他的脸开始变紫了。我把他放在地板上)”可知，Stephen详述了生死攸关的时刻。故选C。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我马上开始心肺复苏术。A. started开始；B. abandoned抛弃；C. changed改变；D. taught教学。根据后文“CPR straight away”指斯蒂芬马上开始心肺复苏术救人。故选A。 【25题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：幸运的是，约翰活了下来，他清楚地记得在救援人员的帮助下，在去医院的路上感觉每一次颠簸。A. Strangely奇怪地；B. Normally正常地；C. Fortunately幸运地；D. Necessarily必要地。根据下文“John survived可”可知，幸运的是，John活过来了。故选C。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：幸运的是，约翰活了下来，他清楚地记得在救援人员的帮助下，在去医院的路上感觉每一次颠簸。A. stair楼梯；B. sign标志；C. lamp灯；D. bump肿块，颠簸。根据下文“on the road”以及John清晰地记得有救援人员的帮助，并且他能感受到去医院路途中的每一个路面颠簸处。故选D。 【27题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：约翰解释了晕倒的原因，认为这可能与他的低血糖有关。A. benefited from受益于；B. accounted for解释；C. told off责备；D. left behind遗漏。根据后文“his mysterious collapse, suggesting that it might be related to his low blood sugar”可知，John解释了这次晕倒可能和低血糖有关。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在一次不可思议的命运转折中，他与斯蒂芬形成了亲密的关系。A. assumed认为；B. formed形成；C. ruined毁灭；D. balanced平衡。根据后文“a close tie with Stephen”指约翰与斯蒂芬形成了亲密的关系。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：据利物浦报纸报道，8月3日斯蒂芬突然来到医院，他们聊了聊共同的爱好。A. course课程；B. donation捐赠；C. treatment治疗；D. visit拜访。根据后文“on August 3, they chatted about shared passions, reports the Liverpool Newspaper.”可知，Stephen在8月3日去医院看望John，两人谈论了共同热衷的爱好。故选D。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：谈到他们新建立的友谊，约翰分享了他们的共同爱好：“我们都是拳击迷。A. cold-blooded冷血的；B. long-lost很久不见的；C. new-found新获得的；D. short-sighted目光短浅的。根据后文“John shared their common interest”以及他们是因为这次事件才认识，成为朋友，所以是新建立的友谊。故选C。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们的目标是缩小不同社区之间的差距。A. narrow变窄；B. widen加宽；C. cancel取消；D. ignore忽视。根据后文“building bridges”可知，他们的目标是缩小不同社区之间的差距。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我只想修补篱笆，搭建桥梁。A. folding折叠；B. painting绘画；C. locking锁上；D. mending修补。根据后文“fences and building bridges”可知，指他们为了修补关系所付出了努力。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：约翰还记得住院期间斯蒂芬对他的支持，“他给了我一个拥抱，他给了我一个吻。”A. reasons理由；B. options选择；C. gestures表示，姿势；D. promises承诺。根据后文“He gave me a hug”指John热情回忆着在住院期间Stephen对他鼓励的表示。故选C。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：约翰还记得住院期间斯蒂芬对他的支持，“他给了我一个拥抱，他给了我一个吻。”A. kiss亲吻；B. nudge轻推；C. secret秘密；D. quote引用。根据上文“He gave me a hug”以及下文“you never even bought me a drink when you gave me mouth to mouth”可知，Stephen给了John一个拥抱，一个亲吻。故选A。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我真不知道怎么感谢他才好。A. trust信任；B. thank感谢；C. copy复制；D. affect影响。根据后文“him enough honestly”以及斯蒂芬救了约翰，所以是感谢对方。故选B。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 In Beijing’s Xicheng district, Tai’an Li, whose history extends nearly 110 years, ___36___ (reopen) to the public in April this year as a culture and art center. It provides a cultural communication platform for the public to link traditional and modern living. Tai’an Li, ___37___ (build) in 1914, is the only protected shikumen structure in the capital. Shikumen, ___38___ translates as “stone warehouse gate”, is a style from Shanghai with Chinese and Western elements. Shikumen houses were constructed in that city, usually for middle-income families to live. “The purpose of using those lane houses is not only to protect them ___39___ to offer public cultural services to society. We hope the place can become a new choice of entertainment and relaxation. Meanwhile, it is also a window for visitors ___40___ (experience) Beijing’s development,” said Zeng, an official in Xicheng district. Apart from Tai’an Li. there are 15 old buildings ___41___ the list of places to be reconstructed. “Each building will be designed with unique ___42___ (characteristic) based on its history and construction style,” Zeng said. So far, six buildings of them___43___ (complete) reconstruction. Xicheng district, the pioneer in cultural site reconstruction, has adopted ___44___ (innovation) ideas and invited specialists, professional organizations and the public to join in contributing to____45____ (conserve). 【答案】36. reopened 37. built 38. which 39. but 40. to experience 41. on 42. characteristics 43. have completed 44. innovative##innovatory 45. conservation 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在北京西城区，拥有近110年历史的泰安里，于今年4月作为文化艺术中心重新向公众开放。它为公众提供了一个连接传统与现代生活的文化交流平台。 【36题详解】 考查时态。句意：在北京西城区，拥有近110年历史的泰安里，于今年4月作为文化艺术中心重新向公众开放。根据后文in April可知为一般过去时。故填reopened。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：泰安里建于1914年，是首都石库门唯一受保护的建筑。此处build与Tai’an Li构成被动关系，故用过去分词，作后置定语，故填built。 【38题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：石库门，翻译过来就是“石头仓库门”，是一种来自上海的风格，融合了中西元素。此处非限制性定语从句修饰先行词Shikumen，在从句作主语，指物，故填which。 【39题详解】 考查固定句型。句意：使用这些弄堂的目的不仅是为了保护它们，而且是为了向社会提供公共文化服务。句型not only…but (also)…表示“不仅……而且……”。故填but。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：“同时，它也是游客体验北京发展的一个窗口，”西城区的一位官员曾说。此处为句型it is a(n)... for sb. to do sth.，应填不定式。故填to experience。 【41题详解】 考查介词。句意：除了泰安里，还有15座老建筑在重建名单上。短语on the list of表示“在……名单上”。故填on。 【42题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：“每座建筑都将根据其历史和建筑风格设计出独特的特色，”曾说。characteristic为可数名词，前文没有冠词，应用复数形式。故填characteristics。 【43题详解】 考查时态。句意：到目前为止，其中6栋建筑已经完成重建。根据上文So far可知为现在完成时，主语为six buildings of them，助动词用have。故填have completed。 【44题详解】 考查形容词。句意：作为文化遗址重建的先驱者，西城区采用创新的理念，邀请专家、专业机构和公众共同参与保护。修饰名词ideas应用形容词innovative/innovatory，作定语。故填innovative/innovatory。 【45题详解】 考查名词。句意：作为文化遗址重建的先驱者，西城区采用创新的理念，邀请专家、专业机构和公众共同参与保护。作宾语，应用名词conservation，不可数。故填conservation。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 为了丰富校园生活，你校将组织迎新年音乐会，请你写一则通知，刊登在学校英文网站上。内容包括： 1. 举办时间和地点； 2. 活动的内容； 3. 活动的意义。 注意：词数80左右。 Notice ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Notice Aimed at enriching our life on campus and spreading our traditional culture, a new year concert will be held on the school sports field next month. We will invite the Beijing Chinese Traditional Music Band to give a performance. Certainly, we need our own performers, too. Anyone with musical talent can attend. We are also putting together a choir to sing with the band. This is a wonderful chance for you to sing with music stars, which can make you relaxed and happy. Those who want to help out can do some voluntary work. Volunteers of all kinds are welcome. Don’t hesitate to join us. Let’s join together to make the new year concert the best ever. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生写一则关于学校即将组织迎新年音乐会的通知。 【详解】1.词汇积累 目的是做某事：(be) aimed at doing→be intended to do 确实：certainly→without doubt 极好的：wonderful→excellent 机会：chance→opportunity 2句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Aimed at enriching our life on campus and spreading our traditional culture, a new year concert will be held on the school sports field next month. 拓展句：A new year concert will be held on the school sports field next month, which aims to enrich our life on campus and spreading our traditional culture. 【点睛】[高分句型1] This is a wonderful chance for you to sing with music stars, which can make you relaxed and happy.(运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句) [高分句型2] Those who want to help out can do some voluntary work. (运用了who引导的限制性定语从句) 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。 A Gift For Grandpa Summer vacation was coming. Jack and his brother Berlin were filled with excitement as they thought of visiting their grandparents again. The big day came at last. After the happy family got ready, they set out for the grandparents’ eagerly. On the way, the brothers were excitedly talking about the fun they had with grandparents. A little blue house with a tall white chimney finally appeared. Behind the house was the forest carrying their good memories with Grandpa. Grandma was waiting for them joyfully in front of the house. Jack and Berlin each gave Grandma a big hug and then rushed to the living room, shouting excitedly “Grandpa, we are back!” Seeing his grandsons, Grandpa was wild with joy and tried to get up with all his strength from the chair but in vain. A helpless expression flashed on his face. Grandma explained that his health was getting worse and maybe couldn’t stand up on his own forever. . Mum and grandparents were happy to meet again after a long time. They sat together and chatted about what happened recently. The brothers were soon bored with adult conversation, went out and wandered into the forest. Tall trees stretched up to the heavens with large branches crossing each other, while young ones rose straight like soldiers. We had a lot of happy moments with Grandpa here! But now Grandpa couldn’t stand up. This made them worried. “We’d think out a way to cheer him up.” Jack said. “Grandpa is a bird lover, and we can catch him a bird.” Berlin suggested. “No, he hates people catch birds!” Jack shook his head. Then a bright idea came to Jack’s mind. “Why not make a cane (拐杖)? It will help him get up!” 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Berlin thought it was a good idea. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Jack and Berlin handed the cane to Grandpa. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Berlin thought it was a good idea. He suggested they find some special wood to make the cane. They searched the forest and finally found a beautiful piece of wood with a natural curve. They worked hard to smooth it and add a rubber tip at the end with the sweat sticking and soaking their clothes but that didn't stop the kids’ enthusiasm. It looked perfect. Excitedly, the brothers rushed back to the house with the fabulous cane. Jack and Berlin handed the cane to Grandpa. Grandma and Mum were surprised and pleased by their thoughtfulness. With the cane, he was able to lift himself up out of the chair, and take a shaky step or two. The smile on his face was all the reward the boys needed. The gratitude in his eyes was evident, and the brothers felt proud of what they had done. “Thank you, my boys,” Grandpa said, patting them on the back. “This cane is a gift I'll always cherish.” And with that, they all headed back into the little blue house full of love and happiness. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，文章讲述了杰克和他哥哥伯林很喜欢去看望他们的祖父母。他们到了祖父母家后，发现祖父的身体越来越弱，需要拐杖帮助。杰克提出自己和哥哥可以为祖父做一根拐杖，可以帮助他站起来。他们在森林里找到了一根形状完美的木头，精心制作出了一根美丽的拐杖，送给了祖父。祖父非常感激，拐杖也成为了他们之间爱和尊重的象征。在他走路时，杰克和哥哥会感到无比自豪和快乐。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“伯林认为这是个好主意。”可知，第一段可描写杰克和他哥哥勃林想出为祖父制作拐杖的想法，并付诸行动，本段可以描述兄弟二人制作拐杖的过程。 ②由第二段首句内容“杰克和伯林把手杖递给祖父。”可知，第二段可描写祖父拿到孩子们给他拐杖后的反应，以及表达感谢的同时流露出喜悦之情。 2.续写线索：寻找木头——制作拐杖——送给祖父拐杖——祖父喜悦和感激——兄弟二人感到自豪——充满幸福和爱 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①寻找：search/seek ②.阻止：stop/hinder/hold back ③.起身：lift up/rise up 情绪类 ①.激动地：excitedly/with great excitement ②.感激：gratitude/appreciation 【点睛】[高分句型1]. They worked hard to smooth it and add a rubber tip at the end with the sweat sticking and soaking their clothes, but that didn't stop the kids’ enthusiasm. （句中包含with的复合结构） [高分句型2]. The gratitude in his eyes was evident, and the brothers felt proud of what they had done. （句中包含what引导的宾语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024—2025学年度上学期期中考试高二试题 英语 考试时间：120分钟 满分：150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。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 was the man’s sister doing? A．Chatting with someone. B．Helping a lady. C．Getting into trouble. 2．What happened to Lucy? A．She was chosen for the lead role. B．She missed the chance of test. C．She tried out but failed. 3．What time is it now? A．9:10 B．9:30. C．8:50. 4．What does the man want the woman to do? A．Give him some hints. B．Come back in three days. C．Write the essay for him. 5．Who teaches the woman to sing? A．Herself. B．Her parent. C．Her singing teacher. 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 does the woman mean? A．The man is easygoing. B．The man’s desk is in a mess. C．The man should focus on his desk. 7．What is Alice probably like? A．Sociable. B．Patient. C．Serious. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8．How did the man watch the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games? A．On TV. B．On the cellphone. C．On the computer. 9．Which sport is the man most interested in? A．Figure skating. B．Short-track speed skating. C．Ski jumping. 10．What will the man do next? A．Learn skills. B．Watch the game. C．Finish his homework. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11．What do the children think of the trip to the beach? A．Exciting. B．Uninteresting. C．Dangerous. 12．Which place does the man suggest? A．A museum. B．A gallery. C．A lake. 13．Why does the woman want to go to the mountains? A．It’s around here. B．She hasn’t been there before. C．Children can get enough exercise. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14．What do we know about the man? A．He is thinner than before. B．He’s always been into sports. C．He has gone to Nancy’s wedding. 15．How long has Nancy been married? A．For 10 years. B．For 7 years. C．For 2 years. 16．Where does the man live now? A．In Los Angeles. B．In New York. C．In Houston. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17．Why do leaves turn yellow? A．Because of the lack of water. B．Because of the lack of nutrition. C．Because of the difference in temperature. 18．What is the speech mainly about? A．How to look after plants in autumn. B．How to make plants bloom faster. C．How to reduce insect pests 19．What is the speaker’s last tip? A．Opening the windows at noon. B．Using warm water instead of cold water. C．Cutting away dead branches and flowers. 20．Where can the listeners get more tips? A．From letters. B．On the Internet. C．From emails. 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 The World Architecture Festival has presented ‘Smart Cities’ awards to architectural plans that offer advanced design combined with an ability to address major world issues. The four winners tell you the future of some of the world’s largest cities. Lingang Open Zone Station TOD project-Shanghai, China Benoy’s plan is for a station to be built in Lingang New City. The station would offer two express lines to meet the needs of both tourists and residents; one direct to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, and another linking the central area of Dishui Lake. To improve visibility of nearby stores, the station will be built in a streamlined shape. Centipede-Istanbul Türkiye The project, led by Emre Arolat Architecture, seeks to deal with the complex issue of sustainable traffic choices. For Istanbul, the architectural team note that interruption of pedestrian (行人) flow is a key urban problem in the city. Therefore, the project aims to create new pathways and underground routes between currently separated roads. Future Vision for London Waterloo Station and South Bank-London, England Led by Grimshaw, this future vision considers social and economic factors within the architectural choices. The project offers more than 40 walking and cycling routes to improve passenger flow. Additionally, 1,900 sqm of new green space is planned to be created around the station. Knowledge Economic City-Madinah, Saudi Arabia This project, headed by DLR Group, outlines a plan to concentrate goods, services and knowledge around a new high-speed railway station. Neighbourhoods situated around parks allow leisure and a positive lifestyle. In addition, cycling and walkable networks ensure that the city will be comfortable for future residents. 1. Which city will provide two express lines to satisfy tourists’ needs? A. Shanghai. B. Istanbul. C. London. D. Madinah. 2. What’s the purpose of Emre Arolat Architecture? A. To create a streamlined station. B. To slow down the speed of traffic. C. To get a better view of nearby stores. D. To build new roads to link separated ones. 3. What do the last two projects have in common? A. They situate the communities in parks. B. They offer new green space around the station. C. They design cycling routes and walkable networks. D. They supply goods and services in neighbourhoods. B As her 4-year-old son Ariel took a good look at the museum’s ancient artifacts (手工艺品), Geller looked away for just a moment. Then a crash sounded, a rare 3,500-year-old jar was broken on the ground, and her son who accidentally broke the jar, stood over it, in panic. “Please let that not be my child” was the first thought that raced through Geller’s head. Geller was embarrassed and tried desperately to calm down her son. Ariel told Mom he was exceptionally curious and just wanted to see what was inside. The Bronze Age jar, exhibited out in the open without glass barriers, has been on display for 35 years. It was one of the only containers of its size. It was likely used to hold wine or oil. What could be considered every parent’s worst nightmare became a learning experience. The curator (馆长) hoped to turn the disaster into a teachable moment. Friday, the Geller family were invited back for making up. Ariel gifted the museum a DIY vase of his own and felt welcome to return. Experts were using 3D technology and videos to repair the jar. “That’s what’s actually interesting for my kid, this process of how they’re piecing it back together, and all the technology they’re using there,” Geller said. Shafir, a restoration expert of the museum, said the repairs would be fairly straightforward, as the pieces were from a single, complete jar. It could be back on display as soon as next week. The artifacts should remain accessible to the public, even if accidents happen because touching an artifact can inspire a deeper interest in history and archaeology (考古学). “I like that people touch. Don’t break, but to touch things, it’s important,” he said. 4. What can we learn about Ariel from the first two paragraphs? A. He was a naughty boy. B. He broke the jar intentionally. C. He was frightened of the accident. D. He became a laughing stock of the crowd. 5. What did the Geller family do when they were invited back? A. They had to make an apology. B. They learned to restore the broken jar. C. They provided the videos for repair. D. They were asked to pay for the damage. 6. What can be concluded about the restoration according to Shafir? A. It was simple and plain. B. It took at least two weeks. C. It was costly and boring. D. It lacked funds and support. 7. What is a suitable title for the text? A. When curiosity meets criticism. B. Take good care of family members. C. A disaster? A teachable moment! D. To touch or not to touch? Think twice! C Ash has built his life around adventures. He has covered 9,000 kilometres on foot through many countries. So when the birth of his daughter put a stop to his cross-continent explorations, Ash found it quite difficult to adjust. “It’s become part of my identity,” he says. “I’ve had to think about what I can do instead.” This, he says, has led him to reflect on why we travel in the first place, and what we can do to make our travel pleasant. In his new book, Why We Travel, Ash shares his travel insights, drawing on his own travel experiences and expert advice. Figure out what you want to experience from your trip. “What makes travel most satisfying for me,” he writes, “has been figuring out how to make my intentions align with what I’m doing.” He explains you might want to experience something new. “But what does that mean?” he asks. “Do you want to eat new foods or engage in another culture? Do you want space to relax or do you want something that is physically or psychologically challenging?” Asking yourself such questions can help you to decide your destination, how you travel, where you stay and what you do once you’re there. For Ash, who has mostly traveled alone, he’s discovered that traveling with others can present some unexpected opportunities. Yes, traveling alone is important – it allows self-discovery and independence. But traveling with partners and friends can be a great opportunity to learn more about yourself. Challenge each other to do something the others would never choose to do when you’re on, holiday. It’s a different kind of psychological development. And you might discover something you like, that you would have never tried on your own. So next time if you want to enjoy your travel to the full, read this book before start. 8. What made Ash end his cross-continent explorations? A. His desire for reflection. B. The expert’s advice. C. His devotion to writing. D. The arrival of his daughter. 9. What does the underlined word “align” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Negotiate. B. React. C. Agree. D. Fight. 10. What’s the benefit of traveling with friends according to the text? A. Relieving loneliness. B. Gaining psychological growth. C. Saving loads of money. D. Developing independence. 11. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To recommend a book. B. To share travel experiences. C. To honor close partners. D. To introduce a travel destination. D When ultraviolet (紫外线的) light shines onto the Mexican free-tailed bat’s extraordinarily hairy toes, they light up like a Christmas tree. That’s because the animals have hairy structures that can absorb UV light and send it out at a different wavelength. The finding marks the first time glow (发光) structures have been reported in live bats. Biologist Gual-Suárez and his team had been catching Mexican free-tailed bats outside of a well-known habitat in southern Mexico City. And the night before, the researchers had used nets to capture bats about 20 kilometers to the north, then dusted them with a special powder (粉末) that shines under UV light. The hope was to later detect that powder on bats sampled in the south, proving that the animals were moving between the two locations. “We failed at that” says Gual-Suárez. However, while searching for signs of the powder with their UV flashlights, the team discovered something even cooler on the powderless bats-glow-in-the-dark toes. The researchers looked for and found similarly bright structures on 25 live Mexican free-tailed bats at both sites. The team also tested museum samples. These lacked glow structures in the foot, but glowed all over in dull green-probably as a result of chemicals used in the preservation process. “I applaud Gual-Suárez’s paper on both examining live animals, and comparing the museum samples,” says Linda Reinhold, a zoologist in Australia. “That’s good science.” As to what purpose the glow toes serve, the function is difficult to prove in any animals that glow. But the researchers note that because this species migrates thousands of kilometers at night, and lives in communities of up to millions of individuals; it would make sense if the light-up toes served some sort of role in nighttime communication. “We need to test it in the lab,” says Rodrigo Medellin, an ecologist in Mexico. “This is just the tip of a very deep and very long iceberg that nobody knows anything about.” 12. What was Gual-Suárez and his team aimed at originally? A. Protecting bats from being caught. B. Comparing live bats with museum samples. C. Tracking bats’ movements between two sites. D. Helping bats live in harmony within communities. 13. What can be learned about the glow toes according to the text? A. They can block UV light. B. They are found by chance. C. They are familiar to humans. D. Their functions are easy to prove. 14. What’s Linda Reinhold’s attitude towards Gual-Suárez’s paper? A. Favorable. B. Cautious. C. Suspicious. D. Negative. 15. What does Rodrigo Medellin imply in the last paragraph? A. Take action to save the iceberg. B. Make use of new lab equipment. C. People know nothing about bats. D. Further research needs conducting. 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。 Even though human beings 5,000 years ago had significantly larger brains than we do today, it doesn’t mean they were smarter than us. This is because brain power has nothing to do with the actual size of your brain. What is interesting though is that although the brain only makes up about 2% of total body weight, it uses up to 20% of the body’s energy. ____16____ It needs maintaining and training in order to keep itself sharp. Eat healthy food. You may be surprised to know that the diet you keep can dramatically change how sharp and functional your brain is. ____17____ Things like fruits and vegetables are also very beneficial for keeping you energized. ____18____ When you sleep, your body removes all the poisons that have built up during the day, and it also regenerates cells (细胞). Studies show that the best time to sleep is between 9 pm and midnight. Get at least 7-8 hours good quality, undisturbed rest. Don’t rely on technology. Relying heavily on smartphones and computers is bad news for your brain. This is because your brain becomes lazy if you reach for an easy, quick answer all the time. ____19____ This can keep your brain productive all the day. Write it down. ____20____ It has been proven that setting down little notes and reminders helps to increase your brain power. Writing notes creates oxygenated (供氧的) blood flow to these areas. Writing a journal or blog can increase your brain ability to memorize important events or tasks. A. Get plenty of sleep. B. Good memory depends on your writing. C. The training tips will make you sharper. D. The protein in eggs is thought to be good. E. Use your God-given inner machine, your brain. F. In other words, the brain is a real energy consumer. G. Certain parts of the brain are responsible for memories. 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 John, a coach of the Kirkby Boxing Club for six decades, was on his way to a business meeting on August 1 when he collapsed (晕倒) in driving. ____21____ the frightening experience, John said, “My eyes rolled backwards and my lips went blue. Unknown to me, a passer-by ____22____. It’s Stephen. I don’t remember anything at all.” Stephen ____23____ the life-or-death moment, “He was beginning to turn purple. I laid him on the floor. I ____24____ CPR (心肺复苏术) straight away. I blew into him like I was blowing into a whale.” ____25____, John survived and vividly remembers being assisted by rescue workers and feeling every ____26____ on the road to the hospital. John ____27____ his mysterious collapse, suggesting that it might be related to his low blood sugar. In an incredible twist of destiny, he has ____28____ a close tic with Stephen. During Stephen’s surprise hospital ____29____ on August 3, they chatted about shared passions, reports the Liverpool Newspaper. Speaking of their ____30____ friendship, John shared their common interest, “We’re both boxing fans. We’re aiming to ____31____ the gap between different communities. I’m all about ____32____ fences and building bridges.” John warmly remembers Stephen’s supportive ____33____ during his hospitalization, “He gave me a hug, and he gave me a ____34____. I said, ‘you never even bought me a drink when you gave me mouth to mouth. I can’t ____35____ him enough honestly.” 21. A. Forgetting B. Recalling C. Avoiding D. Seeing 22. A. woke B. left C. cried D. approached 23. A. admired B. skipped C. detailed D. prepared 24. A. started B. abandoned C. changed D. taught 25. A. Strangely B. Normally C. Fortunately D. Necessarily 26. A. stair B. sign C. lamp D. bump 27. A. benefited from B. accounted for C. told off D. left behind 28. A. assumed B. formed C. ruined D. balanced 29. A. course B. donation C. treatment D. visit 30. A. cold-blooded B. long-lost C. new-found D. short-sighted 31. A. narrow B. widen C. cancel D. ignore 32. A. folding B. painting C. locking D. mending 33. A. reasons B. options C. gestures D. promises 34. A. kiss B. nudge C. secret D. quote 35. A. trust B. thank C. copy D. affect 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 In Beijing’s Xicheng district, Tai’an Li, whose history extends nearly 110 years, ___36___ (reopen) to the public in April this year as a culture and art center. It provides a cultural communication platform for the public to link traditional and modern living. Tai’an Li, ___37___ (build) in 1914, is the only protected shikumen structure in the capital. Shikumen, ___38___ translates as “stone warehouse gate”, is a style from Shanghai with Chinese and Western elements. Shikumen houses were constructed in that city, usually for middle-income families to live. “The purpose of using those lane houses is not only to protect them ___39___ to offer public cultural services to society. We hope the place can become a new choice of entertainment and relaxation. Meanwhile, it is also a window for visitors ___40___ (experience) Beijing’s development,” said Zeng, an official in Xicheng district. Apart from Tai’an Li. there are 15 old buildings ___41___ the list of places to be reconstructed. “Each building will be designed with unique ___42___ (characteristic) based on its history and construction style,” Zeng said. So far, six buildings of them___43___ (complete) reconstruction. Xicheng district, the pioneer in cultural site reconstruction, has adopted ___44___ (innovation) ideas and invited specialists, professional organizations and the public to join in contributing to____45____ (conserve). 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 为了丰富校园生活，你校将组织迎新年音乐会，请你写一则通知，刊登在学校英文网站上。内容包括： 1 举办时间和地点； 2. 活动的内容； 3. 活动的意义。 注意：词数80左右。 Notice ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 A Gift For Grandpa Summer vacation was coming. Jack and his brother Berlin were filled with excitement as they thought of visiting their grandparents again. The big day came at last. After the happy family got ready, they set out for the grandparents’ eagerly. On the way, the brothers were excitedly talking about the fun they had with grandparents. A little blue house with a tall white chimney finally appeared. Behind the house was the forest carrying their good memories with Grandpa. Grandma was waiting for them joyfully in front of the house. Jack and Berlin each gave Grandma a big hug and then rushed to the living room, shouting excitedly “Grandpa, we are back!” Seeing his grandsons, Grandpa was wild with joy and tried to get up with all his strength from the chair but in vain. A helpless expression flashed on his face. Grandma explained that his health was getting worse and maybe couldn’t stand up on his own forever. . Mum and grandparents were happy to meet again after a long time. They sat together and chatted about what happened recently. The brothers were soon bored with adult conversation, went out and wandered into the forest. Tall trees stretched up to the heavens with large branches crossing each other, while young ones rose straight like soldiers. We had a lot of happy moments with Grandpa here! But now Grandpa couldn’t stand up. This made them worried. “We’d think out a way to cheer him up.” Jack said. “Grandpa is a bird lover, and we can catch him a bird.” Berlin suggested. “No, he hates people catch birds!” Jack shook his head. Then a bright idea came to Jack’s mind. “Why not make a cane (拐杖)? It will help him get up!” 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Berlin thought it was a good idea. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Jack and Berlin handed the cane to Grandpa. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$