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2024—2025 学年度第一学期期中考试 高三英语 2024.11 （考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分） 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例: How much is the shirt? A.£19.15. B.£9.18. C.£9.15. 答案是C。 1. Where is the City Museum? A. On Apple Street. B. On Sixth Street. C. On Washington Street. 2. What is the man doing? A. Checking in at a hotel. B. Doing airport pickup. C. Seeing a friend off. 3. How does the woman sound in the end? A. Surprised. B. Curious. C. Encouraging. 4 What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Whether to offer some guidance to Sophie. B. How to help Sophie solve her problem. C. When to have a talk with Sophie. 5. What are the speakers going to do tonight? A. Watch a jazz show. B. Have dance training. C. Shoot a performance. 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 the weather like now? A. Clear. B. Rainy. C. Cloudy. 7. Where does the conversation take place? A. At home. B. In the office. C. At the station. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What was Lisa's previous job? A. An editor. B. A designer. C. A writer. 9. How does Scott describe his job? A. Borıng and stressful. B. Interesting but demanding. C. Unchallenging and repetitive. 10. What was the initial challenge Lisa faced as a writer? A. Finding a publisher. B. Making a living. C. Breaking writer's block. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What did the man do first to improve the house? A. He placed new trash cans. B. He removed the old carpets. C. He bought some lights. 12. What is the man planning to do with the kitchen? A. Repaint it. B. Leave it as it is. C. Completely change it. 13. What major changes is the man planning for the outside? A. Improving the landscaping. B. Setting up a dining area. C. Adding a pool. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What does the man particularly like about the painting? A. Its historical event subject. B. The portray of the local landscape. C. Its long history and value. 15. What is the significance of the walking route in the painting? A. It is a popular hiking trail. B. It is the artist's favorite place. C. It is a road built by the artist. 16 How long was John Mansfield's career as a painter? A. About 14 years. B. Over 18 years. C. More than 53 years. 17. Why are the paintings being sold? A. To raise money for a local school. B. To fund the artist's next exhibition. C. To support the local hiking community. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What is a significant feature of the 24-hour libraries? A. They offer professional help to students. B. They serve a wide variety of food and drink. C. They provide extensive study facilities. 19. What does Ye do? A. She's a college student. B. She's a full-time worker. C. She's a civil servant. 20. What does the national reading survey from 2023 show? A. Chinese adults don't have a strong interest in reading. B. Chinese adults read fewer physical books than e-books. C. The public libraries' book collection has increased over the last year 第二部分 阅读 （共两节，满分50分） 第一节 （15个小题；每题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Books We Love Twenty Questions Mac Barnett The point of this book, from a pair of children’s literature all-stars, is conversation. Some of the questions are simple, some complex, and all are paired with attractive, often amusing illustrations from Christian Robinson. Alone: The Journey s of Three Young Refugees (难民) Paul Tom The critically admired documentary Seuls is reinterpreted as a fully illustrated adaptation for young readers. Traveling on your own when you’re a kid is difficult, not to mention traveling as a refugee to a country where you don’t even speak the language. The stories of three kids from Iran, Burundi and Uganda, respectively, are thrown into sharp relief when their narratives are illustrated by Baillairgé Mélanie on the page. It’s so exciting and young readers may completely forget the book they are reading isn’t fictional. The Eyes and the Impossible Dave Eggers Certain children’s books take the voices of animals, or toys that become animals, and are so pure, so sincere, that they become part of our own voices. Jchannes, the Eyes of the park, who runs like light, who sees you but is never seen, is a dog who wants nothing more than to be free. With Shawn Harris’ grand illustrations, Johannes is a hero for all time. A Walk in the Woods Nikki Grimes A sad boy, suffering the loss of his father, follows a treasure map into the woods they used to visit together. Nikki Grimes’ powerful, yet tender language is an ideal complement(补充) to Jerry Pinkney’s loose art. Honest, healing-this is a memorable story of strength and comfort. It’s a must-read for anyone who cares deeply about children’s books. 1. Which book is written through the voice of animals? A. Twenty Questions. B. Alone: The Journeys of Three Young Refugees. C. The Eyes and the Impossible. D. A Walk in the Woods. 2. What can we learn about the second book? A. It is adapted from a film. B. It receives much criticism. C. It offers advice on traveling. D. It tells of an imaginary story. 3 What do the four books have in common? A. They are in form of questions. B. They focus on family matters. C. They are intended for young readers. D. They are illustrated by the same artist. 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四本儿童书籍，每本书都介绍了其主要内容和特色，这些书有的以对话形式呈现，有的改编自纪录片，有的以动物的视角讲述故事，有的则是关于一个男孩在失去父亲后的治愈之旅，它们共同的特点是都适合年轻读者阅读。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据The Eyes and the Impossible部分的“Certain children’s books take the voices of animals, or toys that become animals, and are so pure, so sincere, that they become part of our own voices. Jchannes, the Eyes of the park, who runs like light, who sees you but is never seen, is a dog who wants nothing more than to be free. (某些儿童书籍采用动物的声音，或者变成动物的玩具的声音，它们是如此纯净、如此真诚，以至于它们成为了我们自己声音的一部分。Jchannes，公园里的眼睛，跑得像光一样快，能看见你却从未被看见，是一只只想获得自由的狗。)”可知，这本书是以动物的声音来写的。故选C项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Alone: The Journey s of Three Young Refugees (难民)下的“The critically admired documentary Seuls is reinterpreted as a fully illustrated adaptation for young readers. (广受好评的纪录片Seuls被重新诠释为面向年轻读者的全插图改编版。)”可知，这本书是由一部影片改编而来。故选A项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据Twenty Questions下的“The point of this book, from a pair of children’s literature all-stars, is conversation. (这本书的重点是对话，来自一对儿童文学全明星。)”，Alone: The Journey s of Three Young Refugees (难民)下的“The critically admired documentary Seuls is reinterpreted as a fully illustrated adaptation for young readers. (广受好评的纪录片Seuls被重新诠释为面向年轻读者的全插图改编版。)”，The Eyes and the Impossible下的“Certain children’s books take the voices of animals, or toys that become animals, and are so pure, so sincere, that they become part of our own voices. (某些儿童读物采用了动物的声音，或者玩具变成了动物的声音，它们是如此纯粹、如此真诚，以至于它们成为我们自己声音的一部分。)”，A Walk in the Woods下的“A sad boy, suffering the loss of his father, follows a treasure map into the woods they used to visit together. (一个悲伤的男孩，因失去父亲而痛苦，循着藏宝图进入了他们曾经一起去过的树林。)”可以看出，这些书都是适合年轻读者的儿童书籍。故选C项。 B At 75 years old, Geda Qawla finds himself forgetting more and more words: the names of trees or types of bird. As one of just five remaining speakers of Ongota, he gets few opportunities to speak his mother tongue. The decline of this Ethiopian tongue is a small part of a global linguistic crisis. Currently, a language dies every two weeks. If this trend continues, half of the 7,000 languages spoken today could go silent by the end of this century. Most at risk are the 50 per cent of languages that lack a written form, and those that are spoken by 10,000 people or fewer. The biggest drivers are technology and globalisation. As regions become more interconnected, speakers of smaller languages are coming under pressure to drop their mother tongue in favour of bigger languages. Increasing levels of migration also play a role, cutting speakers off from their native languages and forcing them to adopt new ones. Some languages have been brought back from the extinction. These languages were the subjects of decades-long“revitalisation programmes”, involving sustained investments in schools, media and even road signs. For most languages, however, there are few resources for this, including Ongota. Researchers at nearby Arba Minch University are working on a dictionary of the Ongota language in the hope of preserving it. Several young, educated Ongota are also keen to preserve the language. These include Worro Molle,25,a civil servant in the nearby town, who is trying to learn it by himself with the aid of an old handbook. “This language is part of me,” he said. For Savà, the Italian anthropologist, the disappearance of Ongota would be a tragedy. “When you lose a language, you lose a richness, a vision of the world that is completely unique.” 4. What troubles Geda about the Ongota language? A. He lacks enough language practice. B. The language has new changes in words. C. Few want to learn the language from him. D. It is forbidden to use the language in public. 5. What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A. What languages require protection. B. How technology changes languages. C. Measures to preserve endangered languages. D. Reasons for the decline of smaller languages. 6. What does Worro Molle think of the Ongota language? A. It is invaluable. B. It has a bright future. C. It is difficult to learn. D. It requires promoting. 7. What is the purpose of writing the passage? A. To introduce a man with a rare language. B. To stress the richness of world languages. C. To explore a social phenomenon of languages. D. To present a research on a language programme. 【答案】4. A 5. D 6. A 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇说明文，说明了小语种逐渐消亡的现象，分析了背后的原因及急需语言复兴的需要。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“At 75 years old, Geda Qawla finds himself forgetting more and more words: the names of trees or types of bird. As one of just five remaining speakers of Ongota, he gets few opportunities to speak his mother tongue.(75岁的Geda Qawla发现自己忘记了越来越多的单词：树的名字或鸟类的种类。作为说Ongota语仅存的五人之一，他很少有机会说自己的母语)”可知，Geda缺乏足够的语言Ongota练习的场合，导致自己忘记了越来越多的单词。故选A。 【5题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第三段“The biggest drivers are technology and globalisation. As regions become more interconnected, speakers of smaller languages are coming under pressure to drop their mother tongue in favour of bigger languages. Increasing levels of migration also play a role, cutting speakers off from their native languages and forcing them to adopt new ones.(最大的驱动力是技术和全球化。随着各地区之间的联系越来越紧密，使用小语种的人正面临着放弃母语、转而使用大语种的压力。不断增加的移民水平也起到了一定的作用，他们脱离了自己的母语，被迫采用新的语言)”可知，本段说明了小语种衰落的原因。故选D。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Researchers at nearby Arba Minch University are working on a dictionary of the Ongota language in the hope of preserving it. Several young, educated Ongota are also keen to preserve the language. These include Worro Molle,25,a civil servant in the nearby town, who is trying to learn it by himself with the aid of an old handbook. “This language is part of me,” he said.(附近的Arba Minch大学的研究人员正在研究一本昂戈塔语词典，希望能保存它。一些受过良好教育的年轻昂戈塔人也热衷于保护这门语言。这其中就包括附近城镇25岁的公务员Worro Molle，他正试图借助一本旧手册自学昂戈塔语。“这种语言是我的一部分，”他说)”可知，Worro Molle认为这门语言是自己的一部分，他正在努力自学并进行语言的保护，所以他觉得它是极为宝贵的。故选A。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章全文尤其是第二段“The decline of this Ethiopian tongue is a small part of a global linguistic crisis. Currently, a language dies every two weeks. If this trend continues, half of the 7,000 languages spoken today could go silent by the end of this century.(这种埃塞俄比亚语的衰落只是全球语言危机的一小部分。目前，每两周就有一门语言消亡。如果这一趋势继续下去，到本世纪末，目前使用的7000种语言中有一半可能会消失)”可知，本文说明了小语种逐渐消亡的现象，分析了背后的原因及急需复兴的需要，因此，本文探索了一种语言的社会现象。故选C。 C Researchers investigated whether letting students use their phones for very brief amounts of time — called phone or technology breaks — can enhance classroom performance and reduce mobile use — and it seems to have worked according to their study. Throughout a full term, the research team led by Professor Ryan Redner let students use their phones during the break, lasting one, two, or four minutes, respectively. In some of the bi-weekly sessions, the researchers introduced equally long question breaks as a control condition. During the breaks, students were not allowed to use their phones but were encouraged to ask questions. Both breaks occurred 15 minutes into the lecture element of class. In the study, phone use was defined as touching the phone. The results, published in the journal Frontiers in Education, showed that when technology breaks were introduced, students generally used their phones less often than during the sessions with only question breaks. During breaks lasting just 60 seconds, phone use was at its lowest, making them the most efficient at reducing the time students spent on their phones during class. The researchers at Southern Illinois University say it is not yet fully understood why that might be, but Redner said one possibility is that one minute is enough time to read and send a smaller number of messages. “If they have more time to send many messages, they may be more likely to receive messages and respond again during class.” The research team also found that in class sessions where one-minute breaks were in effect, students’ test performance crested: Higher average test scores for over 80% of participants were consistently observed. The researchers say that it is unlikely that students behaved differently knowing their phone use was monitored — an effect called “reactivity”. While the results point to the possible effectiveness of short technology breaks, the researchers said more studies are needed. “We hope our findings inspire researchers and teachers to try approaches to reducing cell phone use that are reinforcement-based.” 8. What was the purpose of the study? A. To monitor students’ behavior in class. B. To evaluate the quality of question breaks. C. To get proper amount of time for phone use. D. To determine the efficiency of technology breaks. 9. What can we learn from paragraph 3? A. Students used phones less with question breaks. B. One-minute breaks had the most efficient effect. C. Researchers found scientific evidence for their findings. D. Phone breaks led to students sending more messages than usual. 10 What does the underlined word “crested” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Remained stable. B. Became misty. C. Peaked. D. Worsened. 11. What did the researchers suggest? A. Students use phones more often during class. B. Teachers stop monitoring students’ phone use. C. Their findings should be applied in more fields. D. Further studies should be conducted on the issue. 【答案】8. D 9. B 10. C 11. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文。研究表面让学生短时间使用手机似乎可以提高课堂表现，减少手机的使用。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段内容“Researchers investigated whether letting students use their phones for very brief amounts of time — called phone or technology breaks — can enhance classroom performance and reduce mobile use — and it seems to have worked according to their study. (研究人员调查了让学生在很短的时间内使用手机——被称为手机或科技产品休息——是否能提高课堂表现，减少手机的使用——根据他们的研究，这似乎是有效的。)”可知，研究的目的是为了确定技术设备休息的效率。故选D。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段内容“The results, published in the journal Frontiers in Education, showed that when technology breaks were introduced, students generally used their phones less often than during the sessions with only question breaks. During breaks lasting just 60 seconds, phone use was at its lowest, making them the most efficient at reducing the time students spent on their phones during class. (发表在《教育前沿》（Frontiers in Education）杂志上的研究结果显示，在课间暂停使用科技产品时，学生使用手机的频率通常低于只有提问时间的课间。在仅持续60秒的课间休息期间，学生使用手机的时间是最低的，这是减少学生在课堂上使用手机时间的最有效方法。)”可知，一分钟的休息时间在减少学生上课期间使用手机的时间方面最有效。故选B。 【10题详解】 词义猜测题。根据下文内容“Higher average test scores for over 80% of participants were consistently observed.( 持续观察到超过80%的参与者的平均测试成绩更高。)”可知，在实施一分钟休息的课堂上，学生的测试成绩表现最后，达到了最高水平，因此crested意为“达到顶峰”。故选C。 【11题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段内容“While the results point to the possible effectiveness of short technology breaks, the researchers said more studies are needed. “We hope our findings inspire researchers and teachers to try approaches to reducing cell phone use that are reinforcement-based.”(虽然研究结果表明短暂的技术休息可能有效，但研究人员表示，还需要更多的研究。‘我们希望我们的发现能激励研究人员和教师尝试以强化为基础的减少手机使用的方法。’)”可知，研究人员认为建议进行更多的研究。故选D。 D In the ever-changing and continually developing landscape of technology, Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a groundbreaking innovation, reshaping how we interact with machines and the world around us. Understanding the core principles of this technology and its potential consequences for the future is of vital importance. Generative AI is a subset (子集) of machine learning, a branch of artificial intelligence. Unlike traditional AI systems that follow preset rules to make decisions, generative AI learns from vast amounts of data and creates novel content that is often indistinguishable from human-generated work. In fact, it has revolutionized various fields. In art, it can create amazing images and even compose music. In writing, it can generate articles, stories, and even poetry. In the tech industry, it aids in designing new products and improving software development processes. However, with great power comes great responsibility. The rise of generative AI has caused ethical (道德的) debates. For instance, the potential for deepfakes (深度伪造)-AI-generated videos or images that can be used to mislead or control-creates significant risks. It’s essential to approach generative AI with a critical mind, understanding its limitations and the ethical considerations involved. Moreover, generative AI raises questions about creativity and authorship. When an AI creates a piece of art or literature, who holds the copyright? These are complex issues that society is still tackling with. As you research deeper into the world of AI, remember that technology is a tool. It can be used to solve problems and improve lives, or it can be misused. It’s up to you, as the next generation of innovators and leaders, to help AI develop in a positive direction. Generative AI is a powerful technology with the potential to transform industries and create new possibilities. So stay informed about these advancements and consider how you can contribute to shaping a future where technology benefits all of humanity. 12. What can we learn about Generative AI from the text? A. It is a new form of entertainment. B. It has changed our life completely. C. It raises complex ethical problems. D. It is too advanced for society to handle. 13. How does generative AI differ from traditional AI systems? A. It creates better content than humans. B. It is specially used in the tech industry. C. It follows preset rules to make decisions. D. It generates new content from loads of data. 14. What is one of the concerns raised by the rise of generative AI? A. The ability to create lifelike images. B. The decline in the demand for human artists. C. The potential misuse of AI-generated output. D. The reduced awareness of the copyright of works. 15. What is the author’s advice to the young generation? A. To limit the advancement of AI. B. To use technology as a tool for good. C. To become good innovators and leaders. D. To create new possibilities for industries. 【答案】12. C 13. D 14. C 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了生成式人工智能（Generative AI）这一技术，解释了其核心原理、在各领域的应用、引发的伦理问题以及对未来的潜在影响。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“However, with great power comes great responsibility. The rise of generative AI has caused ethical (道德的) debates.(然而，权力越大，责任越大。生成式人工智能的兴起引发了伦理争论)”可知，生成式人工智能引发了复杂的伦理问题。故选C项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Generative AI is a subset (子集) of machine learning, a branch of artificial intelligence. Unlike traditional AI systems that follow preset rules to make decisions, generative AI learns from vast amounts of data and creates novel content that is often indistinguishable from human-generated work.(生成式人工智能是机器学习的一个子集，是人工智能的一个分支。与遵循预设规则做出决策的传统人工智能系统不同，生成式人工智能从大量数据中学习，并创造出与人类生成的作品难以区分的新颖内容)”可知，生成式人工智能与传统人工智能系统的不同之处在于它能够从大量数据中生成新的内容。故选D项。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“For instance, the potential for deepfakes (深度伪造)-AI-generated videos or images that can be used to mislead or control-creates significant risks.(例如，深度造假的可能性——人工智能生成的视频或图像可用于误导或控制——会产生重大风险)”以及第四段“As you research deeper into the world of AI, remember that technology is a tool. It can be used to solve problems and improve lives, or it can be misused.(当你深入研究人工智能世界时，请记住技术只是一种工具。它可以用来解决问题，改善生活，也可以被滥用)”可知，生成式AI的一个担忧是其生成的内容可能被滥用。故选C项。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“As you research deeper into the world of AI, remember that technology is a tool. It can be used to solve problems and improve lives, or it can be misused. It’s up to you, as the next generation of innovators and leaders, to help AI develop in a positive direction.(当你深入研究人工智能世界时，请记住技术只是一种工具。它可以用来解决问题，改善生活，也可以被滥用。作为下一代的创新者和领导者，你们有责任帮助人工智能朝着积极的方向发展)”可知，作者建议年轻一代将技术作为一种为善的工具，帮助人工智能向积极的方向发展。故选B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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 I worked with Frank who was kind, but quick to voice his opinion especially when he thought something wasn’t right. Some misunderstood his intent. ___16___ The reason for this has to do with a simple two-word phrase: healthy disagreement. Healthy disagreement is the ability to honestly and respectfully present an opposing opinion instead of simply going along with what’s presented. ___17___ A culture of healthy disagreement also improves the quality of a team’s work by exposing shortcomings in singular ways of thinking. ___18___ Some people have personalities that are simply more agreeable. This isn’t necessarily bad because highly agreeable people typically display a high degree of empathy. Taken too far, agreeableness can also become a weakness. It can tempt you to resist speaking up when needed. Another reason has to do with the way people tend to act in groups. People feel social pressure to agree with others, even when they don’t understand the reasons-or even when. those reasons don’t make sense. ___19___ There are a few things you can do to promote a culture of healthy disagreement. Don’t disagree just for the sake of disagreeing. One way is to ask yourself: If I don’t say this, will I regret it later? ___20___ Often, it’s not what you say that people take the wrong way, rather, it’s how you say it. If you’re the type who isn’t afraid to speak up even when everyone else agrees, keep doing so. Or, if you’re the opposite, the next time someone speaks up or starts to rock your boat, resist the urge to dismiss them as “difficult.” Remember the value they bring and the power of those two emotionally-intelligent words: healthy disagreement. A. He was afraid to bring trouble for himself. B. But most appreciated him for keeping it real. C. Healthy disagreement can be difficult to achieve. D. Put simply, people are often afraid to be different. E. When you do speak up, remember to do so respectfully. F. It promotes creativity and helps teams avoid groupthink. G. Without respect, disagreement can easily turn into personal attacks. 【答案】16. B 17. F 18. C 19. D 20. E 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章以弗兰克为例引出“健康的分歧”这一话题，阐述了健康的分歧的定义和积极影响，分析了健康的分歧难以实现的原因，包括个人性格和群体压力等，并给出了促进健康的分歧的方法，如不要为了反对而反对、发言时要尊重等，强调了健康的分歧在团队和人际关系中的重要性。 【16题详解】 根据上文“I worked with Frank who was kind, but quick to voice his opinion especially when he thought something wasn’t right. Some misunderstood his intent. (我和弗兰克一起工作过，他很善良，但也会很快表达自己的观点，尤其是当他认为某件事不对的时候。有些人误解了他的意图。)”及下文“The reason for this has to do with a simple two-word phrase: healthy disagreement. (其原因与一个简单的两个词有关：健康的分歧。)”可知，虽然有些人误解他的意图，但是大多数人欣赏他直言不讳的态度，与B项“But most appreciated him for keeping it real. (但大多数人都赞赏他保持真实。)”上下文一致，符合文意，故选B项。 【17题详解】 根据上文“Healthy disagreement is the ability to honestly and respectfully present an opposing opinion instead of simply going along with what’s presented. (健康的分歧是能够真诚且尊重地提出相反的观点，而不是仅仅随声附和所呈现的内容。)”可知，健康的分歧是诚实地、尊重地提出反对意见，后文应该说明其积极影响，与F项“It promotes creativity and helps teams avoid groupthink. (它促进创造力并帮助团队避免群体思维。)”上下文一致，符合文意，故选F项。 【18题详解】 根据下文“Some people have personalities that are simply more agreeable. This isn’t necessarily bad because highly agreeable people typically display a high degree of empathy. Taken too far, agreeableness can also become a weakness. It can tempt you to resist speaking up when needed. Another reason has to do with the way people tend to act in groups. (有些人的性格只是更讨人喜欢。这不一定是坏事，因为非常和蔼可亲的人通常会表现出高度的同理心。如果走得太远，宜人性也会成为一个弱点。它会诱使你在需要时拒绝说出来。另一个原因与人们倾向于群体行为的方式有关。)”可知，健康的分歧难以实现是有原因的，空处应引出话题，与C项“Healthy disagreement can be difficult to achieve. (健康的分歧可能很难实现。)”上下文一致，故选C项。 【19题详解】 根据上文“People feel social pressure to agree with others, even when they don’t understand the reasons-or even when. those reasons don’t make sense. (人们会感到社会压力，要求他们同意他人的观点，即使他们不理解其中的原因，甚至不理解何时理解。这些理由没有意义。)”可知，人们在群体中会感受到社会压力而同意他人，即使不理解原因，这说明人们害怕与众不同，与D项“Put simply, people are often afraid to be different. (简而言之，人们往往害怕与众不同。)”上下文一致，符合文意，故选D项。 【20题详解】 根据下文“Often, it’s not what you say that people take the wrong way, rather, it’s how you say it. If you’re the type who isn’t afraid to speak up even when everyone else agrees, keep doing so. Or, if you’re the opposite, the next time someone speaks up or starts to rock your boat, resist the urge to dismiss them as ‘difficult.’ Remember the value they bring and the power of those two emotionally-intelligent words: healthy disagreement. (通常，人们产生误解的往往不是你说的内容，而是你说话的方式。如果你是那种即使其他人都同意也敢于直言的人，那就继续这样做。或者，如果你是相反的类型，那么下次有人直言不讳或开始扰乱你的计划时，要克制住将他们视为“难相处”的冲动。记住他们带来的价值以及那两个充满情商的词的力量：健康的分歧。)”可知，重要的是说话的方式，所以此处应该强调说话要尊重，与E项“When you do speak up, remember to do so respectfully. (当你确实要说出来时，请记住要尊重他人。)”上下文一致，符合文意，故选E项。 第三部分 语言运用 （共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Many of us spend summers on the beach, creating sand castles. But could it also be a ___21___ ? For sculptor Hawkins, the founder of Alabama-based Sand Castle University, it’s a great way to stay ___22___ and spread joy while teaching skills. Hawkins began her ___23___ as a sand sculptor while still in college after seeing a job listing. After ___24___ the necessary skills, she pursued her passion by ___25___ the sand castle university. “Everything ___26___ together - the sand was perfect, the weather was perfect - and when I finished, I knew it was something to be ___27___ of!” As she carves, Hawkins needs to be ___28___ , because anything can happen in the open-air art studio, the bad weather or other difficulties. But these ___29___ are what she loves about creating these brief sculptures. Her business is expanding, while she’s continuing to ____30____ her own skills. Last year, she took on a dragon sculpture for the first time. Getting the details of the scales and teeth took a lot of ____31____ and time, but was worth it in the end. Hawkins hopes to show that sand sculpting can be a ____32____ career and a fun, creative activity for anyone looking to ____33____ digital devices and spend some time at the beach. “There are important ____34____ to sand sculpting,” she says. “You have to practice and practice. Don’t be discouraged by ____35____ . If you make mistakes, it means you’re trying hard!” 21. A. hobby B. career C. dream D. reality. 22. A. calm B. busy C. positive D. creative 23. A. journey B. study C. plan D. business 24. A. teaching B. acquiring C. noticing D. testing 25. A. attending B. changing C. opening D. visiting 26. A. woke B. turned C. stopped D. came 27. A. afraid B. free C. careful D. proud 28. A. attentive B. curious C. brave D. determined 29. A. opportunities B. achievements C. challenges D. differences 30. A. sharpen B. use C. value D. display 31. A. money B. support C. patience D. courage 32. A. comfortable B. crazy C. practical D. stable 33. A. step away from B. make use of C. play with D. wipe out 34. A. activities B. lessons C. developments D. experiences 35. A. ignorance B. refusal C. misfortune D. failure 【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. A 31. C 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了沙雕艺术家霍金斯的故事。她在大学期间看到工作清单后开始了沙雕艺术之旅，后来开办了沙堡大学。她认为堆沙堡不仅可以成为一种保持创造力、传播快乐的活动，还可以成为一种稳定的职业。她在创作过程中面临各种挑战，但也乐在其中。同时，她希望通过自己的经历展示沙雕艺术的魅力，鼓励人们远离电子设备，参与到沙雕创作中来，并强调了在沙雕创作中不断练习以及不要因失败而气馁的重要性。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但这也可以是一份职业吗？A. hobby爱好；B. career事业；C. dream梦想；D. reality现实。根据下文“career and a fun”可知，这里是在问堆沙堡是否能成为一种职业，故选B项。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：对于阿拉巴马州沙堡大学的创始人、雕塑家霍金斯来说，这是一种在教授技能的同时保持创造力并传播快乐的好方法。A. calm冷静的；B. busy忙碌的；C. positive积极的；D. creative有创造力的。根据上文“For sculptor Hawkins, the founder of Alabama-based Sand Castle University”可知，作为雕塑家，堆沙堡这个行为本身是具有创造性的，且与后面的“spread joy while teaching skills”相呼应，体现这种活动的创造性优点，故选D项。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：霍金斯在大学期间看到了一份工作信息，开始了她作为沙雕家的旅程。A. journey旅程；B. study学习；C. plan计划；D. business商业。根据上文“Hawkins began her”及下文“as a sand sculptor while still in college after seeing a job listing”可知，此处强调她开始从事沙雕艺术家这个经历的过程，就像一段旅程一样，而不是单纯的学习、计划或者商业活动，故选A项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在获得必要的技能后，她通过开办沙堡大学来追求自己的爱好。A. teaching教学；B. acquiring获得，学到；C. noticing注意到；D. testing测试。根据下文“the necessary skills”可知，应该是先学到技能，才能进一步开展其他活动，故选B项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在获得必要的技能后，她通过开办沙堡大学来追求自己的热情。A. attending参加；B. changing更换；C. opening开放；D. visiting探访。根据下文“the sand castle university”可知，是开办学校来推广沙雕艺术，故选C项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“一切都一起出现——沙子很完美，天气也很完美——当我完成的时候，我知道这是一件值得自豪的事情！”A. woke醒来；B. turned转身；C. stopped停止；D. came来，到达。根据下文“the sand was perfect, the weather was perfect— and when I finished”可知，此处是指一切都是一起出现的，come together是固定短语，意思是“结合，一起出现”，在这里形容各种有利条件同时出现，故选D项。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“一切都很是一起出现的——沙子很完美，天气也很完美——当我完成的时候，我知道这是一件值得自豪的事情！”A. afraid害怕的；B. free自由的；C. careful小心的；D. proud自豪的。根据上文“the sand was perfect”可知，她完成作品的感受及对作品的认可，应是自豪的，故选D项。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在雕刻时，霍金斯需要专心致志，因为在露天艺术工作室里任何事情都可能发生，恶劣的天气或其他困难。A. attentive专心的；B. curious好奇的；C. brave勇敢的；D. determined坚定的。根据下文“because anything can happen in the open-air art studio, the bad weather or other difficulties.”可知，在容易出现各种状况的露天环境下创作，需要集中注意力，故选A项。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但这些挑战正是她喜欢创作这些简短雕塑的原因。A. opportunities机遇；B. achievements成就；C. challenges挑战；D. differences差异。根据上文“the bad weather or other difficulties”可知，这些事挑战，故选C项。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她的业务正在扩大，同时她也在不断提高自己的技能。A. sharpen提高；B. use使用；C. value重视；D. display展示。根据上文“Her business is expanding”与下文“her own skills”她的业务扩大，她需要提高自己的技能，故选A项。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：获取鳞片和牙齿的细节需要很多耐心和时间，但最终是值得的。A. money金钱；B. support支持；C. patience耐心；D. courage勇气。根据上文“Getting the details of the scales and teeth took a lot”及下文“and time”可知，制作细节需要耐心，和时间并列，强调制作过程的不易，故选C项。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：霍金斯的希望表明，沙雕可以成为一种稳定的职业，对于任何希望远离电子设备并在海滩上度过一段时间的人来说，这也是一项有趣且富有创意的活动。A. comfortable舒适的；B. crazy疯狂的；C. practical实用的；D. stable稳定的。根据上文“that sand sculpting can be a”及下文“career and a fun”可知，这里是说希望沙雕成为一种职业选择，stable更能体现职业的稳定性这个特点，故选C项。 【33题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：霍金斯的希望表明，沙雕可以成为一种稳定的职业，对于任何希望远离电子设备并在海滩上度过一段时间的人来说，这也是一项有趣且富有创意的活动。A. step away from远离；B. make use of利用；C. play with玩弄；D. wipe out消灭。根据下文“digital devices and spend some time at the beach.”可知，是要离开电子设备去沙滩进行沙雕活动，故选A项。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“沙雕艺术中有重要的经验教训，”她说。A. activities活动；B. lessons教训；C. developments发展；D. experiences经验。根据下文“You have to practice and practice. Don’t be discouraged by”可以看出是在讲沙雕带来的经验教训，故选B项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：不要因失败而气馁。A. ignorance无知；B. refusal拒绝；C. misfortune不幸；D. failure失败。根据下文“If you make mistakes, it means you’re trying hard!”可知，这里是说不要因为失败而气馁，故选D项。 第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Originating from Wuhu, Anhui province, Wuhu iron painting is made from iron sheets and wires. Artists shape these materials through different techniques, ___36___ (place) the patterns on a white base before framing them into a painting. Dating back over 300 years to the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, Wuhu iron painting ___37___ (recognize) in 2006 as a national intangible cultural heritage. This art form ___38___ shows landscapes, figures, flowers, insects, birds and animals combines traditional Chinese painting with 3D modeling ___39___ (create) a distinctive style. Tang Chuansong serves ___40___ the technical director of the Wuhu arts and crafts (工艺品) factory and is the provincial-level maker of the craft. Beginning as ___41___ learner at 15 years old, Tang’s passion for the art form led to becoming an cutstanding figure in the field. In the 1970s, he changed iron painting ___42___ (technique) by introducing advanced machines, replacing traditional ones ___43___ enhancing both the craft’s process and working conditions ___44___ (significant). Today, Tang is committed to preserving and passing on the tradition of Wuhu iron painting craftsmanship to the next generation of artists, ensuring that his knowledge and skills continue to inspire and guide ____45____ (ambition) learners. 【答案】36. placing 37. was recognized 38. which##that 39 to create 40. as 41. a 42. techniques 43. and 44. significantly 45. ambitious 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了起源于安徽芜湖的芜湖铁画，包括其制作材料和方法、历史渊源、艺术特色等。同时重点介绍了芜湖工艺美术厂技术总监汤传松，讲述了他从 15 岁开始学习铁画技艺，后来通过引入先进机器改变铁画技术，以及他致力于将芜湖铁画技艺传承给下一代艺术家的故事。 【36题详解】 考查现在分词。句意：艺术家通过不同的技术塑造这些材料，将图案放在白色底座上，然后再将它们装裱成一幅画。设空处是非谓语动词，和主语之间是主动关系，应用现在分词作状语，表示伴随动作。故填placing。 【37题详解】 考查时态语态。句意：芜湖铁画可追溯至三百多年前的明末清初时期，于2006年被认定为国家级非物质文化遗产。Wuhu iron painting与recognize之间是被动关系，且时间是in 2006，所以用一般过去时的被动语态，故填was recognized。 【38题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：这种展示山水、人物、花卉、昆虫、鸟类和动物的艺术形式将中国传统绘画与3D建模相结合，营造出独特的风格。此句中先行词是This art form，指物，关系词在定语从句中作主语，所以用关系代词which/that，引导定语从句修饰art form，故填which/that。 【39题详解】 考查不定式。句意：这种展示山水、人物、花卉、昆虫、鸟类和动物的艺术形式将中国传统绘画与3D建模相结合，营造出独特的风格。combines traditional Chinese painting with 3D modeling这个动作的目的是create a distinctive style，所以用动词不定式to create表目的。故填to create。 【40题详解】 考查介词。句意：汤传松是芜湖工艺美术厂技术总监，也是省级工艺大师。serve as是固定短语，意为“担任……；起…… 作用”，故填as。 【41题详解】 考查冠词。句意：15岁开始作为一名学习者，汤对这种艺术形式的热爱使他成为了该领域的杰出人物。learner是可数名词单数，此处表示“一个学习者”，所以用不定冠词a修饰。故填a。 【42题详解】 考查名词。句意：20世纪70年代，他通过引入先进的机器改变了铁画技艺，取代了传统的方法，并显著提升了这一工艺的流程和工作条件。technique是可数名词，这里指的是多种技术，所以用复数形式techniques，表示他改变了铁画技术。故填techniques。 【43题详解】 考查连词。句意：20世纪70年代，他通过引入先进的机器改变了铁画技艺，取代了传统的方法，并显著提升了这一工艺的流程和工作条件。replacing traditional ones与空后为并列成分，用and连接，故填and。 【44题详解】 考查副词。句意：20世纪70年代，汤通过引入先进的机器改变了铁画技艺，取代了传统的方法，并显著提升了这一工艺的流程和工作条件。significant是形容词，这里修饰动词enhancing，要用副词形式significantly，故填significantly。 【45题详解】 考查形容词。句意：今天，汤先生致力于将芜湖铁画技艺的传统保存和传承给下一代艺术家，确保他的知识和技能继续激励和指导有抱负的学习者。learners是名词，前面用形容词修饰，ambitious意为“有雄心的；有抱负的”，故填ambitious。 第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华。上周你参加了学校组织的手工作品大赛，请你给外国朋友Peter写一封邮件分享这次经历。内容包括： 1. 你的作品介绍； 2. 你的感受。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Peter, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Peter, I hope you’re doing well. I’m excited to share my experience from the handicraft competition held at our school last week. I created a traditional Chinese paper-cutting piece, which was inspired by the beauty of nature. The process was challenging yet fulfilling, as it required patience and precision. Through this competition, I not only honed my crafting skills but also gained a deeper appreciation for traditional art. It was a rewarding experience that I thoroughly enjoyed. Best wishes! Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇是应用文写作。要求考生给外国朋友Peter写一封邮件，分享参加手工作品大赛的经历。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 兴奋的：excited→thrilled 传统的：traditional→conventional 挑战的：challenging→demanding 欣赏：appreciation→admiration 2. 句式拓展 同义句 原句：I’m excited to share my experience from the handicraft competition held at our school last week. 拓展句：I’m excited to share my experience from the handicraft competition that was held at our school last week.. 【点睛】[高分句型1] I created a traditional Chinese paper-cutting piece, which was inspired by the beauty of nature. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句) [高分句型2] Through this competition, I not only honed my crafting skills but also gained a deeper appreciation for traditional art. (运用了not only…but also…连接并列谓语) 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。 In our classroom, we have something called a job wheel. Our teacher put all the jobs on a small inside circle, and he put everyone's name on a larger outside circle. On the first day of every month, we turn the wheel to see what our jobs will be. All year, I'd been wishing to be part of the pet-care team, and last month, my wish finally came true! Along with Miguel and Imani, I'd be taking care of our class pet, the lizard(蜥蜴) Larry! We took turns sharing responsibilities: giving him fresh water and food, cleaning his terrarium(育养箱), checking the temperature, and singing him songs. We were taking great care of him. But one morning when we came in, Larry was nowhere to be seen! We made sure that we had put it in the terrarium and closed its door before leaving the classroom. We were so anxious that we went to the teacher's office to find our teacher. As soon as we told him what happened, he called for everyone's attention and let us take a 10-minute break for Operation Lizard Hunt. Leave no stone or notebook unturned! The search began. Even with our entire class searching, we did not find Larry. All the students were disappointed and everyone was silent the whole day. I couldn't think about anything else for the rest of the day. What if he gets outside and wanders into the street? Or he gets picked up by people who doesn't know what kind of treats Larry likes? Sometimes when I'm stressed, my mind turns into a worry machine. By the end of the school day, I was panicked so much that I felt like I could barely breathe! Miguel and Imani were also upset and guilty. When we told our teacher how worried we were, he agreed to let our pet-care team stay a few minutes late to do one last search for the day 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。 Suddenly we heard a noise from the ceiling. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When Larry entered the terrarium, we found the secret to its escape. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Suddenly we heard a noise from the ceiling. It’s hard to believe that with everyone in our whole class searching, not one of us had thought to look up. But there was Larry, peeking out from a vent, just as happy as could be. Luckily, Mr. Jones is on the tall side, so all he had to do was stand on a desk and reach up with his arm, and then Larry could climb right onto his hand! The next thing we knew, our little escape artist was back in his terrarium, safe and sound. When Larry entered the terrarium, we found the secret to its escape. When we tucked Larry in for the night, we saw that his favorite climbing tree had tipped over just enough to lift the corner of the terrarium lid a bit. Larry escaped from the hole. We repositioned the tree and put heavy books on it. The next morning, Mr. Jones brought in a secure terrarium cover. Our song about Larry still makes me smile when I think about it. So, making up a song or poem can make you focus on other stuff and help you feel better. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开。在教室的“工作轮”游戏中，作者终于被选中照顾班级宠物蜥蜴拉里。一天拉里失踪了，他们焦急寻找。放学后，在朋友的共同努力下，最终找到了它。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段句首内容“突然，我们听到天花板上有声音。”可知，第一段可以描写发现蜥蜴后大家的心情和采取的行动。 ②由第二段句首内容“当拉里进入玻璃容器时，我们发现了它逃脱的秘密。”可知，第二段可以描写找到蜥蜴后我们发现了问题所在，为了防止再次丢失，大家采取的行动和对这件事的感受。 2.续写线索：找到蜥蜴—接蜥蜴下来—改善设施—感悟 3.词汇激活 行类 ①搜寻：search/rummage ②爬：climb/creep ③进入：enter/get into 情绪类 ①高兴的：happy/joyful/delighted ②幸运的是：luckily/fortunately 【高分句型1】Luckily, Mr. Jones is on the tall side, so all he had to do was stand on a desk and reach up with his arm, and then Larry could climb right onto his hand! ( 省略关系代词that的定语从句修饰先行词all) 【高分句型2】Our song about Larry still makes me smile when I think about it. ( 运用了when引导的时间状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024—2025 学年度第一学期期中考试 高三英语 2024.11 （考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分） 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例: How much is the shirt? A.£19.15. B.£9.18. C.£9.15. 答案是C。 1 Where is the City Museum? A. On Apple Street. B. On Sixth Street. C. On Washington Street. 2. What is the man doing? A. Checking in at a hotel. B. Doing airport pickup. C. Seeing a friend off. 3. How does the woman sound in the end? A. Surprised. B. Curious. C. Encouraging. 4 What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Whether to offer some guidance to Sophie. B. How to help Sophie solve her problem. C. When to have a talk with Sophie. 5. What are the speakers going to do tonight? A. Watch a jazz show. B. Have dance training. C. Shoot a performance. 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 the weather like now? A. Clear. B. Rainy. C. Cloudy. 7. Where does the conversation take place? A. At home. B. In the office. C. At the station. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What was Lisa's previous job? A. An editor. B. A designer. C. A writer. 9. How does Scott describe his job? A. Borıng and stressful. B. Interesting but demanding. C. Unchallenging and repetitive. 10. What was the initial challenge Lisa faced as a writer? A. Finding a publisher. B. Making a living. C. Breaking writer's block. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What did the man do first to improve the house? A. He placed new trash cans. B. He removed the old carpets. C. He bought some lights. 12. What is the man planning to do with the kitchen? A. Repaint it. B. Leave it as it is. C. Completely change it. 13 What major changes is the man planning for the outside? A. Improving the landscaping. B. Setting up a dining area. C. Adding a pool. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What does the man particularly like about the painting? A. Its historical event subject. B. The portray of the local landscape. C. Its long history and value. 15 What is the significance of the walking route in the painting? A. It is a popular hiking trail. B. It is the artist's favorite place. C. It is a road built by the artist. 16. How long was John Mansfield's career as a painter? A. About 14 years. B. Over 18 years. C. More than 53 years. 17. Why are the paintings being sold? A. To raise money for a local school. B. To fund the artist's next exhibition. C. To support the local hiking community. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What is a significant feature of the 24-hour libraries? A. They offer professional help to students. B. They serve a wide variety of food and drink. C. They provide extensive study facilities. 19. What does Ye do? A. She's a college student. B. She's a full-time worker. C. She's a civil servant. 20. What does the national reading survey from 2023 show? A. Chinese adults don't have a strong interest in reading. B. Chinese adults read fewer physical books than e-books. C. The public libraries' book collection has increased over the last year 第二部分 阅读 （共两节，满分50分） 第一节 （15个小题；每题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Books We Love Twenty Questions Mac Barnett The point of this book, from a pair of children’s literature all-stars, is conversation. Some of the questions are simple, some complex, and all are paired with attractive, often amusing illustrations from Christian Robinson. Alone: The Journey s of Three Young Refugees (难民) Paul Tom The critically admired documentary Seuls is reinterpreted as a fully illustrated adaptation for young readers. Traveling on your own when you’re a kid is difficult, not to mention traveling as a refugee to a country where you don’t even speak the language. The stories of three kids from Iran, Burundi and Uganda, respectively, are thrown into sharp relief when their narratives are illustrated by Baillairgé Mélanie on the page. It’s so exciting and young readers may completely forget the book they are reading isn’t fictional. The Eyes and the Impossible Dave Eggers Certain children’s books take the voices of animals, or toys that become animals, and are so pure, so sincere, that they become part of our own voices. Jchannes, the Eyes of the park, who runs like light, who sees you but is never seen, is a dog who wants nothing more than to be free. With Shawn Harris’ grand illustrations, Johannes is a hero for all time. A Walk in the Woods Nikki Grimes A sad boy, suffering the loss of his father, follows a treasure map into the woods they used to visit together. Nikki Grimes’ powerful, yet tender language is an ideal complement(补充) to Jerry Pinkney’s loose art. Honest, healing-this is a memorable story of strength and comfort. It’s a must-read for anyone who cares deeply about children’s books. 1. Which book is written through the voice of animals? A. Twenty Questions. B. Alone: The Journeys of Three Young Refugees. C. The Eyes and the Impossible. D. A Walk in the Woods. 2. What can we learn about the second book? A. It is adapted from a film. B. It receives much criticism. C. It offers advice on traveling. D. It tells of an imaginary story. 3. What do the four books have in common? A. They are in form of questions. B. They focus on family matters. C. They are intended for young readers. D. They are illustrated by the same artist. B At 75 years old, Geda Qawla finds himself forgetting more and more words: the names of trees or types of bird. As one of just five remaining speakers of Ongota, he gets few opportunities to speak his mother tongue. The decline of this Ethiopian tongue is a small part of a global linguistic crisis. Currently, a language dies every two weeks. If this trend continues, half of the 7,000 languages spoken today could go silent by the end of this century. Most at risk are the 50 per cent of languages that lack a written form, and those that are spoken by 10,000 people or fewer. The biggest drivers are technology and globalisation. As regions become more interconnected, speakers of smaller languages are coming under pressure to drop their mother tongue in favour of bigger languages. Increasing levels of migration also play a role, cutting speakers off from their native languages and forcing them to adopt new ones. Some languages have been brought back from the extinction. These languages were the subjects of decades-long“revitalisation programmes”, involving sustained investments in schools, media and even road signs. For most languages, however, there are few resources for this, including Ongota. Researchers at nearby Arba Minch University are working on a dictionary of the Ongota language in the hope of preserving it. Several young, educated Ongota are also keen to preserve the language. These include Worro Molle,25,a civil servant in the nearby town, who is trying to learn it by himself with the aid of an old handbook. “This language is part of me,” he said. For Savà, the Italian anthropologist, the disappearance of Ongota would be a tragedy. “When you lose a language, you lose a richness, a vision of the world that is completely unique.” 4. What troubles Geda about the Ongota language? A He lacks enough language practice. B. The language has new changes in words. C. Few want to learn the language from him. D. It is forbidden to use the language in public. 5. What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A. What languages require protection. B. How technology changes languages. C. Measures to preserve endangered languages. D. Reasons for the decline of smaller languages. 6. What does Worro Molle think of the Ongota language? A. It is invaluable. B. It has a bright future. C. It is difficult to learn. D. It requires promoting. 7. What is the purpose of writing the passage? A. To introduce a man with a rare language. B. To stress the richness of world languages. C. To explore a social phenomenon of languages. D. To present a research on a language programme. C Researchers investigated whether letting students use their phones for very brief amounts of time — called phone or technology breaks — can enhance classroom performance and reduce mobile use — and it seems to have worked according to their study. Throughout a full term, the research team led by Professor Ryan Redner let students use their phones during the break, lasting one, two, or four minutes, respectively. In some of the bi-weekly sessions, the researchers introduced equally long question breaks as a control condition. During the breaks, students were not allowed to use their phones but were encouraged to ask questions. Both breaks occurred 15 minutes into the lecture element of class. In the study, phone use was defined as touching the phone. The results, published in the journal Frontiers in Education, showed that when technology breaks were introduced, students generally used their phones less often than during the sessions with only question breaks. During breaks lasting just 60 seconds, phone use was at its lowest, making them the most efficient at reducing the time students spent on their phones during class. The researchers at Southern Illinois University say it is not yet fully understood why that might be, but Redner said one possibility is that one minute is enough time to read and send a smaller number of messages. “If they have more time to send many messages, they may be more likely to receive messages and respond again during class.” The research team also found that in class sessions where one-minute breaks were in effect, students’ test performance crested: Higher average test scores for over 80% of participants were consistently observed. The researchers say that it is unlikely that students behaved differently knowing their phone use was monitored — an effect called “reactivity”. While the results point to the possible effectiveness of short technology breaks, the researchers said more studies are needed. “We hope our findings inspire researchers and teachers to try approaches to reducing cell phone use that are reinforcement-based.” 8. What was the purpose of the study? A. To monitor students’ behavior in class. B. To evaluate the quality of question breaks. C. To get proper amount of time for phone use. D. To determine the efficiency of technology breaks. 9. What can we learn from paragraph 3? A. Students used phones less with question breaks. B. One-minute breaks had the most efficient effect. C. Researchers found scientific evidence for their findings. D. Phone breaks led to students sending more messages than usual. 10. What does the underlined word “crested” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Remained stable. B. Became misty. C. Peaked. D. Worsened. 11. What did the researchers suggest? A. Students use phones more often during class. B. Teachers stop monitoring students’ phone use. C. Their findings should be applied in more fields. D. Further studies should be conducted on the issue. D In the ever-changing and continually developing landscape of technology, Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a groundbreaking innovation, reshaping how we interact with machines and the world around us. Understanding the core principles of this technology and its potential consequences for the future is of vital importance. Generative AI is a subset (子集) of machine learning, a branch of artificial intelligence. Unlike traditional AI systems that follow preset rules to make decisions, generative AI learns from vast amounts of data and creates novel content that is often indistinguishable from human-generated work. In fact, it has revolutionized various fields. In art, it can create amazing images and even compose music. In writing, it can generate articles, stories, and even poetry. In the tech industry, it aids in designing new products and improving software development processes. However, with great power comes great responsibility. The rise of generative AI has caused ethical (道德的) debates. For instance, the potential for deepfakes (深度伪造)-AI-generated videos or images that can be used to mislead or control-creates significant risks. It’s essential to approach generative AI with a critical mind, understanding its limitations and the ethical considerations involved. Moreover, generative AI raises questions about creativity and authorship. When an AI creates a piece of art or literature, who holds the copyright? These are complex issues that society is still tackling with. As you research deeper into the world of AI, remember that technology is a tool. It can be used to solve problems and improve lives, or it can be misused. It’s up to you, as the next generation of innovators and leaders, to help AI develop in a positive direction. Generative AI is a powerful technology with the potential to transform industries and create new possibilities. So stay informed about these advancements and consider how you can contribute to shaping a future where technology benefits all of humanity. 12. What can we learn about Generative AI from the text? A. It is a new form of entertainment. B. It has changed our life completely. C. It raises complex ethical problems. D. It is too advanced for society to handle. 13. How does generative AI differ from traditional AI systems? A. It creates better content than humans. B. It is specially used in the tech industry. C. It follows preset rules to make decisions. D. It generates new content from loads of data. 14. What is one of the concerns raised by the rise of generative AI? A. The ability to create lifelike images. B. The decline in the demand for human artists. C. The potential misuse of AI-generated output. D. The reduced awareness of the copyright of works. 15. What is the author’s advice to the young generation? A. To limit the advancement of AI. B. To use technology as a tool for good. C. To become good innovators and leaders. D. To create new possibilities for industries. 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 I worked with Frank who was kind, but quick to voice his opinion especially when he thought something wasn’t right. Some misunderstood his intent. ___16___ The reason for this has to do with a simple two-word phrase: healthy disagreement. Healthy disagreement is the ability to honestly and respectfully present an opposing opinion instead of simply going along with what’s presented. ___17___ A culture of healthy disagreement also improves the quality of a team’s work by exposing shortcomings in singular ways of thinking. ___18___ Some people have personalities that are simply more agreeable. This isn’t necessarily bad because highly agreeable people typically display a high degree of empathy. Taken too far, agreeableness can also become a weakness. It can tempt you to resist speaking up when needed. Another reason has to do with the way people tend to act in groups. People feel social pressure to agree with others, even when they don’t understand the reasons-or even when. those reasons don’t make sense. ___19___ There are a few things you can do to promote a culture of healthy disagreement. Don’t disagree just for the sake of disagreeing. One way is to ask yourself: If I don’t say this, will I regret it later? ___20___ Often, it’s not what you say that people take the wrong way, rather, it’s how you say it. If you’re the type who isn’t afraid to speak up even when everyone else agrees, keep doing so. Or, if you’re the opposite, the next time someone speaks up or starts to rock your boat, resist the urge to dismiss them as “difficult.” Remember the value they bring and the power of those two emotionally-intelligent words: healthy disagreement. A. He was afraid to bring trouble for himself. B. But most appreciated him for keeping it real. C. Healthy disagreement can be difficult to achieve. D. Put simply, people are often afraid to be different. E. When you do speak up, remember to do so respectfully. F. It promotes creativity and helps teams avoid groupthink. G. Without respect, disagreement can easily turn into personal attacks. 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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Many of us spend summers on the beach, creating sand castles. But could it also be a ___21___ ? For sculptor Hawkins, the founder of Alabama-based Sand Castle University, it’s a great way to stay ___22___ and spread joy while teaching skills. Hawkins began her ___23___ as a sand sculptor while still in college after seeing a job listing. After ___24___ the necessary skills, she pursued her passion by ___25___ the sand castle university. “Everything ___26___ together - the sand was perfect, the weather was perfect - and when I finished, I knew it was something to be ___27___ of!” As she carves, Hawkins needs to be ___28___ , because anything can happen in the open-air art studio, the bad weather or other difficulties. But these ___29___ are what she loves about creating these brief sculptures. Her business is expanding, while she’s continuing to ____30____ her own skills. Last year, she took on a dragon sculpture for the first time. Getting the details of the scales and teeth took a lot of ____31____ and time, but was worth it in the end. Hawkins hopes to show that sand sculpting can be a ____32____ career and a fun, creative activity for anyone looking to ____33____ digital devices and spend some time at the beach. “There are important ____34____ to sand sculpting,” she says. “You have to practice and practice. Don’t be discouraged by ____35____ . If you make mistakes, it means you’re trying hard!” 21. A. hobby B. career C. dream D. reality. 22. A. calm B. busy C. positive D. creative 23. A. journey B. study C. plan D. business 24. A. teaching B. acquiring C. noticing D. testing 25. A. attending B. changing C. opening D. visiting 26. A. woke B. turned C. stopped D. came 27. A. afraid B. free C. careful D. proud 28. A. attentive B. curious C. brave D. determined 29. A. opportunities B. achievements C. challenges D. differences 30. A. sharpen B. use C. value D. display 31. A. money B. support C. patience D. courage 32. A. comfortable B. crazy C. practical D. stable 33. A. step away from B. make use of C. play with D. wipe out 34 A. activities B. lessons C. developments D. experiences 35. A. ignorance B. refusal C. misfortune D. failure 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。 Originating from Wuhu, Anhui province, Wuhu iron painting is made from iron sheets and wires. Artists shape these materials through different techniques, ___36___ (place) the patterns on a white base before framing them into a painting. Dating back over 300 years to the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, Wuhu iron painting ___37___ (recognize) in 2006 as a national intangible cultural heritage. This art form ___38___ shows landscapes, figures, flowers, insects, birds and animals combines traditional Chinese painting with 3D modeling ___39___ (create) a distinctive style. Tang Chuansong serves ___40___ the technical director of the Wuhu arts and crafts (工艺品) factory and is the provincial-level maker of the craft. Beginning as ___41___ learner at 15 years old, Tang’s passion for the art form led to becoming an cutstanding figure in the field. In the 1970s, he changed iron painting ___42___ (technique) by introducing advanced machines, replacing traditional ones ___43___ enhancing both the craft’s process and working conditions ___44___ (significant). Today, Tang is committed to preserving and passing on the tradition of Wuhu iron painting craftsmanship to the next generation of artists, ensuring that his knowledge and skills continue to inspire and guide ____45____ (ambition) learners. 第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华。上周你参加了学校组织的手工作品大赛，请你给外国朋友Peter写一封邮件分享这次经历。内容包括： 1. 你的作品介绍； 2. 你的感受。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Peter, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 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。 In our classroom, we have something called a job wheel. Our teacher put all the jobs on a small inside circle, and he put everyone's name on a larger outside circle. On the first day of every month, we turn the wheel to see what our jobs will be. All year, I'd been wishing to be part of the pet-care team, and last month, my wish finally came true! Along with Miguel and Imani, I'd be taking care of our class pet, the lizard(蜥蜴) Larry! We took turns sharing responsibilities: giving him fresh water and food, cleaning his terrarium(育养箱), checking the temperature, and singing him songs. We were taking great care of him. But one morning when we came in, Larry was nowhere to be seen! We made sure that we had put it in the terrarium and closed its door before leaving the classroom. We were so anxious that we went to the teacher's office to find our teacher. As soon as we told him what happened, he called for everyone's attention and let us take a 10-minute break for Operation Lizard Hunt. Leave no stone or notebook unturned! The search began. Even with our entire class searching, we did not find Larry. All the students were disappointed and everyone was silent the whole day. I couldn't think about anything else for the rest of the day. What if he gets outside and wanders into the street? Or he gets picked up by people who doesn't know what kind of treats Larry likes? Sometimes when I'm stressed, my mind turns into a worry machine. By the end of the school day, I was panicked so much that I felt like I could barely breathe! Miguel and Imani were also upset and guilty. When we told our teacher how worried we were, he agreed to let our pet-care team stay a few minutes late to do one last search for the day 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。 Suddenly we heard a noise from the ceiling. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When Larry entered the terrarium, we found the secret to its escape. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$