河北省唐山市丰南区第一中学2024-2025学年高三上学期11月期中考试英语试卷

1 丰南一中 2024-2025 学年度第一学期期中考试 英语 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 will the speakers do next? A. Apologize to Mrs. Johnson. B. Go back home together. C. Look around for a cat. 2. Why does Harry come to the woman? A. To ask for a favor. B. To inform her of a test. C. To remind her to study. 3. What time will the meeting end? A. At about 3:30. B. At about 4:30. C. At about 5:30. 4. How is Steve toward Mary? A. Angry. B. Concerned. C. Inspiring. 5. What are the speakers? A. Students. B. Teachers. C. Office clerks. 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。 听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和第 7 两个小题。 6. What are the kids doing? A. Putting up a poster. B. Cleaning up the road. C. Emptying the trash can. 7. What is the man like? A. Careless. B. Helpful. C. Confident. 听下面一段对话，回答第 8 至第 9 两个小题。 8. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Colleagues. C. Classmates. 9. When did Eric have his computer repaired? A. Today. B. Yesterday. C. The day before yesterday. 听下面一段对话，回答第 10 至第 12 三个小题。 10. What attracts people to Kariba Town according to Jack? A. The beautiful scenery. B. The job opportunities. C. The interesting wildlife. 2 11. What can tourists do in Lake Kariba? A. Go fishing. B. Go boating. C. Go swimming. 12. Why do people in Kariba Town usually stay indoors after work? A. To stay with their family. B. To avoid attacks from bad men. C. To let animals do some activities. 听下面一段对话，回答第 13 至第 16 四个小题。 13. What does Mike think of the food in the cafeteria? A. It’s not bad. B. It’s awful. C. It’s delicious. 14. Why is the cafeteria popular according to the woman? A. It serves homemade food. B. It charges a low price for food. C. It provides a good environment. 15. When does the cafeteria close most probably? A. At 7:00. B. At 8:00. C. At 9:00. 16. Where does the woman prefer to have dinner? A. At home. B. At food stands. C. At the restaurants. 听下面一段独白，回答第 17 至第 20 四个小题。 17. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. The entertainment activities in India. B. The brief introduction to Bollywood. C. The comparison between Hollywood and Bollywood. 18. What do most Indians prefer to do during their free time? A. Do sports. B. Watch films. C. Sing and dance. 19. How much do most Bollywood films cost? A. About $2 million. B. About $5 million. C. About $40 million. 20. What can we learn about Amitabh Bachchan? A. He has starred in 114 films. B. He is one of the greatest American actors. C. He has a great passion for the film industry. 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 Top lists are lecturing people on everything from “100 places to visit” to “100 books to read”. Aren’t you just tired of being told what to do with your time? Now you have a list to end all lists! Take a look at the following two examples from the list of “101 things not to do”. 3 Swim with Dolphins? Swimming with dolphins is one of the world’s most profitable tourist activities. However, not every dolphin will welcome having their busy, tiring day interrupted by tourists screaming and pushing around them in the water. Worse yet, when dolphins get too near to the boats loaded with tourists, they could get caught up in ropes and killed by propellers (螺旋桨). Here’s a little secret. Dolphins look like smiling at you, but actually they’re just opening their mouths. Go to See the Mona Lisa? There must be something about the mysterious smile. The 6 million people who visit the lady in the Louvre every year can’t all be wrong, after all. But they can be quite annoying, standing in front of you, holding their cameras to prevent you from seeing anything. In fact, it is hard for you to see the painting clearly because you have to stay away from it for security reasons. After queuing for hours, many tourists can remain in front of the painting only for 15 seconds at most. If the mysterious lady in the picture knew her fate, she wouldn’t just be smiling. She’d be laughing. So, still long to see the Mona Lisa? If you want to find out more about the list, read 101 Things NOT to Do Before You Die. Visit www.not2dobeforedie.co.uk and buy the book at a 20% discount. 21. What can we know about swimming with dolphins? A. It can result in danger to dolphins. B. It will make tourists busy and tired. C. It gives fun to both tourists and dolphins. D. It’s the world’s most popular tourist activity. 22. What does the author think about going to see the Mona Lisa? A. Sufficient B. Ridiculous C. Unsatisfied D. Worthwhile 23. Why is the passage written? A. To introduce a website. B. To publicize a book. C. To comment on popular lists. D. To recommend tourist activities. B On a cold morning in May, I received a fascinating email from a high school friend. inviting me to a 10-day all-female surfing adventure in Portugal. The offer was irresistible, and I instantly knew my answer was yes. The trip seemed simple enough. Ten women, ranging from 30 to 45 years old, all strangers, will gather on the Portuguese coast to embrace the challenge of surfing the Atlantic waves. As a travel enthusiast, I quickly sought permission from my boss for this once-in-a- lifetime journey. Through my 33 years, I’ve observed a common adult tendency: we often limit ourselves to 4 refining skills we already possess. There’s a certain pride in improving our expertise, becoming increasingly knowledgeable in our chosen fields, yet unintentionally, this focus often leaves other skills undeveloped and leads to neglecting other areas of potential growth. Two days later, I arrived in Ericeira, a charming surf town, where I met my surfing group. Despite our different personalities and backgrounds, we were all united in a persistent desire to challenge ourselves, learn, tackle and grow. The shores at Ericeira, where the beginners learn to surf, are shallow and covered with slippery rocks. They make for softer waves but are difficult to navigate (驾驭). Guided by our amazing coaches, together, we faced the waves. Sometimes, it poured with rain, and the waves crashed around us, but we were still out there. And with every slip and fall, words of encouragement filled the air. Honestly, I probably spent most of my days frozen to the bone, but that didn’t matter because a new level of genuine joy and personal achievement had been unlocked. Learning a new skill taught me the humbleness that can come from doing badly at something new, and the pride that develops when you finally manage to grasp something you’ve been working on. While surfing might not be my calling, trying it out inspired me to take more risks in life, to step outside of my comfort zone and to never stop believing in myself. You never know what you’re capable of if you don’t go out there and try. 24. Why did the writer decide to go on a surfing trip to Portugal? A. To get better at skills they already had. B. To complete some work tasks in Portugal. C. To face a new challenge and pick up a new skill. D. To reconnect with an old friend from high school. 25. How does the writer feel about adults concentrating on just one area of expertise? A. It limits one’s skills. B. It’s crucial for one’s career. C. It encourages creativity. D. It balances his life. 26. Which of the following words best describe the writer’s experience with surfing? A. Calming but unforeseeable. B. Demanding and annoying C. Challenging but fulfilling. D. Dull and uneventful. 27. What insight did the writer get from her surfing adventure? A. The significance of specializing in one particular area. B. The advantages of traveling with people you don’t know. C. The necessity of getting formal training for all new abilities. D. The importance of stretching your boundaries and experimenting. C A new center at the Stanford School of Engineering will fund artificial intelligence in the service of space science, exploration, and business. The Center for AEroSpace Autonomy 5 Research, or CAESAR, aims to make these activities more efficient, safe, and sustainable. Researchers at the center say that AI could optimize navigation for spacecraft, skillfully land space vehicles on planets or asteroids (小行星), allow unmanned rovers to make decisions about where to go, what to avoid, and what to analyze, keep tabs on all the space junk (some 60,000 pieces, at last count) spinning around Earth, and much more. To enable such ambitions, Marco Pavone, CAESAR co-founder and associate professor of aeronautics and astronautics, announced that one of the center’s main projects will be to develop a foundation model for space pursuits. A foundation model is a kind of general-purpose AI that’s trained on huge amounts of data and can handle a variety of tasks, like generating text, images, and even videos. “This space foundation model,” Pavone said, “will be designed to synthesize (合成) information across a range of modalities, including vision, text, remote sensing (such as multispectral imagery and radar), and space-object catalogs, and will be capable of addressing a variety of space-related tasks, including situational awareness, positioning, and navigation.” Simone D’Amico, CAESAR co-founder and associate professor of aeronautics and astronautics, made it clear that he, Pavone, and their colleagues plan to proceed cautiously, with eyes wide open to the potential pitfalls (隐患) of pursuing AI for spacecraft and robots. He said that in some cases, AI components are not the most effective choice for space systems. “We founded CAESAR with the objective to tackle unsolved problems in spaceborne autonomy through the wise incorporation (合并) of artificial intelligence components,” D’Amico said. Though the space foundation model will be a game changer, D’Amico also noted the restrictions space imposes on the startup technology. For example, space is a difficult, remote environment that’s not readily available for AI training, and powerful microprocessors needed for AI are still not flexible to space radiation. 28. What are CAESAR intended for? A. Clearing up the space junk. B. Doing space activities by AI. C. Navigating planets and asteroids. D. Raising space-related fund. 29. What is one of CAESAR’s main pursuits according to the text? A. To develop a foundation model to help deal with different missions. B. To adopt the off-the-beaten-track incorporation of AI sets. C. To provide once-and-for-all solutions to space problems. D. To address potential pitfalls of AI used in space exploration. 30. What is D’Amico’s attitude towards CAESAR? A. Cautious. B. Unclear. C. Doubtful. D. Disapproving. 31. What is a suitable title for the text? A. CAESAR’s Exploration in Asteroids B. CAESAR’s Success in Engineering C. CAESAR’s Restrictions on Robots 6 D. CAESAR’s Attempt with Space- related AI D Classics of art are supposed to carry some mysterious appeal that continues to exist across the ages. But as Rochelle Gurstein, a historian, writes in a new book, the “timeless classic” is anything but. “What I believed was written in stone was actually written in water,” she argues. Classics come and go. The rise and fall of classics is not just a matter of changing tastes; art itself has changed. Artists used to focus on ideal forms of beauty. Genius was the “child of imitation”. Artists learned by studying and imitating classical masterpieces, often Roman copies of Greek sculptures. But such classical ideals were challenged by “discoveries”. Lord Elgin tried to fix up the magnificent friezes (雕带) that once beautified the Parthenon, but restorers refused. When the marbles went on display in 1807, British visitors did not see the perfect Roman sculptures they were used to. Timeless “ideals” paled in comparison with the timeworn marbles, and artists began to feel “cut off” from the classical tradition, writes Ms Gurstein. The writing of art history has also changed tastes. In the 16th century Giorgio Vasari, an Italian painter, advanced an influential story of artistic progress that reached its peak in the realism of Raphael and Michelangelo. But in the 19th century John Ruskin, a critic, called attention to the pre-Raphaelite movement when he argued that the real “Old Masters” were actually Middle Ages Christian painters, Walter Pater, an English critic, later upgraded the individual interpretation of art as the most important criterion of judgment, planting the seeds for the aesthetic (审美) relativism that still dominates. Ms Gurstein’s narrative shows that the “status of a classic” depends on critics, and is proof to the power of passionate writers to change the way people look at art. Taste evolves, and it should. But culture lives on only as long as people continue to argue over what counts as a classic today. The true enemy of the classic is not relativism or wokeness. It is silence. 32. What does the underlined words “written in water” mean? A. The way of writing a classic is special. B. The appreciation of classics is constant. C. The art classics are hard to understand. D. The “timeless classic” changes over time. 33. Why does the author mention the “marbles” on display in paragraph 3? A. To highlight Lord Elgin's restoration efforts B. To show the popularity of Roman sculptures C. To argue for the preservation of ancient art. D. To demonstrate the change of classical tradition. 34. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. The rise of modern art. B. The development of artistic preferences. C. The techniques of old masters. D. The transformation of creative methods. 7 35. What has a significant influence on aesthetic relativism? A. Realistic style. B. Ancient Christian art. C. Art critics’ views. D. Historical narratives. 第二节 (共 5 小题; 每小题 2.5 分, 满分 12.5 分) 根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多 余选项。 Life is filled with numerous victories and downfalls; what matters is how you tackle each situation. Whether it is your schooling or a serious life struggle, we must learn to turn the page and change our life for the better. 36 You might find yourself in a dead end. 37 This will help you mark your future decisions. Everything that you faced until now was just a part of the problem and everything that comes after the line will be part of the solution. Don’t take the whole thing as suffering; instead, it is a learning experience. Make sure that you won’t let anything hold you back and will try to be better each day. When handling a tough situation, you may need some extra help. Connect with people that have gone through the same trials as you have. During the interactions, you will notice the different patterns which made them successful. 38 Their experiences are beneficial to uplifting your spirit and truly help you out. Another amazing approach is to make sensible and favorable choices for yourself. Engaging in battles and struggles is going to be very hard. 39 Picture your goals in your mind and make sensible steps towards them with each passing day. Remember to do what actually works and make sure that nothing stands in your way. The past is a part of your history, but not a part of your destiny. Life moves on and so should we. 40 The new chapter of your life is coming for you. A. Now it’s your turn to think outside the box. B. We must forgive ourselves to begin the next chapter. C. Here’ s how you can create a new chapter in your life. D. What you can do in this situation is draw a mental line. E. However, giving up and being stuck in pain will be even harder. F. Let your tears and sweat water the seeds of your future happiness. G. Besides, you will obtain the motivation you can’t find in yourself. 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) 阅读下而短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I’m Jane who wants to share a journey of my discovery. I 41 with a Bachelor of Arts and continued my work in 42 through my 20s. My 43 was my life. I spent numerous14-hour days in practice and performed eight shows a week. All this forced me to 44 trips and classes, and to my despair, I was 45 advised to apply myself to 8 my job. One day I 46 and reexamined myself. Was I afraid of letting go of something I was devoted to? The answer was that the most 47 parts of my life were the one spent with those I loved — not on a stage. That led to a 48 in direction — a career path that allowed me to spend more time with my family. So I arrived at Columbia Business School to 49 my MBA for building a career in consulting which could make me 50 . But the world I was entering felt all 51 . My peers were working day and night. I was offered opportunities and considered for roles that I later found out required 52 late-night calls. I was told ending work before midnight was ridiculous. Gradually, I realized having my own business would 53 — I started one consulting company. At Columbia, I interviewed many business leaders sharing that the advice they had ever given their younger 54 was not to spend much time working. They wished they had gone to their kids’ sports games more often. I taped their 55 to my wall, as a reminder that what matters is how you live, not how you work. 41. A. sided B. titled C. graduated D. engaged 42. A. painting B. acting C. editing D. sowing 43. A. cause B. passion C. outcome D. motivation 44. A. possess B. acquire C. miss D. schedule 45. A. occasionally B. constantly C. barely D. respectively 46. A. slowed down B. tested out C. settled on D. fetched up 47. A. bitter B. demanding C. complicated D. meaningful 48. A. reputation B. barrier C. shift D. consequence 49. A. appoint B. pursue C. invest D. guarantee 50. A. depressed B. torn C. adorable D. refreshed 51. A. familiar B. awesome C. striking D. dismissive 52. A. effortless B. effective C. tolerant D. consistent 53. A. count B. affect C. emerge D. disappear 54. A. neighbors B. selves C. relatives D. friends 55. A. appeals B. requests C. insights D. doubts 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。 The Art Of War is one of the world’s most famous and 56 (influence) military texts, 57 (write) by the Chinese strategist Sun Tzu. How can a 2,500-year- old Chinese strategist be so important even now? According to researchers, Sun Tzu 58 (supposed) wrote the texts during the Warring States period (475—221 BCE). This was the time when China was divided into seven states 59 waged war against each other for domination. “He who knows when to fight and when not to fight will win.” “In war, the way is to avoid 9 what is strong and to strike at 60 weak.” Now the famous military work 61 (turn) into a guide for all manner of conflict, which is a 62 (recommend) by all the famous business experts and even sports coaches. The Art Of War is not just a piece of military writing but a guide for our everyday life. It offers valuable insights 63 strategy, leadership, and conflict resolution. You can apply these principles to different situations beyond the battlefield. For individuals 64 (seek) success in their personal and professional lives, this makes 65 a valuable resource. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节（满分 15 分) 66. 假定你是校学生会的负责人李华，请给体育外教 Sherlock 写一封邮件邀请他做一次 演讲，主题为鼓励学生日常多锻炼。内容包括： 1. 演讲的时间及地点； 2. 选择该话题的原因。 注意：1. 写作词数应为 80 左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Sherlock, As the chairman of Student Union, Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节(满分 25 分) 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 My father, Michael, led me through the little wooden house he’d filled with his paintings. “When I have an exhibition ...” he began, pointing to the artworks he’d created, before stopping. “Poor Pa,” I thought. In 1994 he got Parkinson’s Disease (帕金森氏病), which had shocked the whole family as he was only in his forties. A husband and father to three, Pa had had a successful career running an advertising agency and had always been extremely creative. Outside of work, he’d spent 15 years fronting the cover band, Musical Chairs, which performed at the pub in Sydney’s Double Bay each week and, when I became a mother, he developed a very close bond with my daughter. Even when his Parkinson’s advanced, my father decided he wanted to paint. “Why don’t you try classes?”my mum Louisa suggested to him. He agreed. In art lessons, the class practised 10 painting still life objects, like pears, but my father had other ideas for his inspiration. He began producing abstract pieces, inspired by his favourite artist, Jackson Pollock, a leading abstract expressionist. “Why abstract?” I asked him. “Because,” he replied,“it helps us to see the world around us in a different way. You can look at these paintings and ask ‘what if?’” Soon, I realized he was right. When I observed my father’s work, I could interpret each of them in many ways. Once he got started, he showed no signs of slowing down. The little house was quickly filled with more and more works. But in 2019, Pa developed cancer and was given just three months to live. The thought of losing him was too much for any of my family to accept, but we soon received great news that a new form of treatment can help him greatly. Since he continued speaking about wanting to share his paintings with the world, I knew what had to be done. 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。 I told him I would help organize an exhibition.___________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ A month later, the big day finally came. _________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 丰南一中 2024-2025学年度第一学期期中考试 英语 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 will the speakers do next? A. Apologize to Mrs. Johnson. B. Go back home together. C. Look around for a cat. 2. Why does Harry come to the woman? A. To ask for a favor. B. To inform her of a test. C. To remind her to study. 3. What time will the meeting end? A. At about 3:30. B. At about 4:30. C. At about 5:30. 4. How is Steve toward Mary? A. Angry. B. Concerned. C. Inspiring. 5. What are the speakers? A. Students. B. Teachers. C. Office clerks. 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。 听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和第 7 两个小题。 6. What are the kids doing? A. Putting up a poster. B. Cleaning up the road. C. Emptying the trash can. 7. What is the man like? A. Careless. B. Helpful. C. Confident. 听下面一段对话，回答第 8 至第 9 两个小题。 8. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Colleagues. C. Classmates. 9. When did Eric have his computer repaired? A. Today. B. Yesterday. C. The day before yesterday. 听下面一段对话，回答第 10 至第 12 三个小题。 10. What attracts people to Kariba Town according to Jack? A. The beautiful scenery. B. The job opportunities. C. The interesting wildlife. 1 {#{Q 11. What can tourists do in Lake Kariba? A. Go fishing. B. Go boating. C. Go swimming. 12. Why do people in Kariba Town usually stay indoors after work? A. To stay with their family. B. To avoid attacks from bad men. C. To let animals do some activities. 听下面一段对话，回答第 13 至第 16 四个小题。 13. What does Mike think of the food in the cafeteria? A. It’s not bad. B. It’s awful. C. It’s delicious. 14. Why is the cafeteria popular according to the woman? A. It serves homemade food. B. It charges a low price for food. C. It provides a good environment. 15. When does the cafeteria close most probably? A. At 7:00. B. At 8:00. C. At 9:00. 16. Where does the woman prefer to have dinner? A. At home. B. At food stands. C. At the restaurants. 听下面一段独白，回答第 17 至第 20 四个小题。 17. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. The entertainment activities in India. B. The brief introduction to Bollywood. C. The comparison between Hollywood and Bollywood. 18. What do most Indians prefer to do during their free time? A. Do sports. B. Watch films. C. Sing and dance. 19. How much do most Bollywood films cost? A. About $2 million. B. About $5 million. C. About $40 million. 20. What can we learn about Amitabh Bachchan? A. He has starred in 114 films. B. He is one of the greatest American actors. C. He has a great passion for the film industry. 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 Top lists are lecturing people on everything from “100 places to visit” to “100 books to read”. Aren’t you just tired of being told what to do with your time? Now you have a list to end all lists! Take a look at the following two examples from the list of “101 things not to do”. 2 {#{QQ Swim with Dolphins? Swimming with dolphins is one of the world’s most profitable tourist activities. However, not every dolphin will welcome having their busy, tiring day interrupted by tourists screaming and pushing around them in the water. Worse yet, when dolphins get too near to the boats loaded with tourists, they could get caught up in ropes and killed by propellers (螺旋桨). Here’s a little secret. Dolphins look like smiling at you, but actually they’re just opening their mouths. Go to See the Mona Lisa? There must be something about the mysterious smile. The 6 million people who visit the lady in the Louvre every year can’t all be wrong, after all. But they can be quite annoying, standing in front of you, holding their cameras to prevent you from seeing anything. In fact, it is hard for you to see the painting clearly because you have to stay away from it for security reasons. After queuing for hours, many tourists can remain in front of the painting only for 15 seconds at most. If the mysterious lady in the picture knew her fate, she wouldn’t just be smiling. She’d be laughing. So, still long to see the Mona Lisa? If you want to find out more about the list, read 101 Things NOT to Do Before You Die. Visit www.not2dobeforedie.co.uk and buy the book at a 20% discount. 21. What can we know about swimming with dolphins? A. It can result in danger to dolphins. B. It will make tourists busy and tired. C. It gives fun to both tourists and dolphins. D. It’s the world’s most popular tourist activity. 22. What does the author think about going to see the Mona Lisa? A. Sufficient B. Ridiculous C. Unsatisfied D. Worthwhile 23. Why is the passage written? A. To introduce a website. B. To publicize a book. C. To comment on popular lists. D. To recommend tourist activities. B On a cold morning in May, I received a fascinating email from a high school friend. inviting me to a 10-day all-female surfing adventure in Portugal. The offer was irresistible, and I instantly knew my answer was yes. The trip seemed simple enough. Ten women, ranging from 30 to 45 years old, all strangers, will gather on the Portuguese coast to embrace the challenge of surfing the Atlantic waves. As a travel enthusiast, I quickly sought permission from my boss for this once-in-a- lifetime journey. Through my 33 years, I’ve observed a common adult tendency: we often limit ourselves to 3 {#{QQABLYaUggi refining skills we already possess. There’s a certain pride in improving our expertise, becoming increasingly knowledgeable in our chosen fields, yet unintentionally, this focus often leaves other skills undeveloped and leads to neglecting other areas of potential growth. Two days later, I arrived in Ericeira, a charming surf town, where I met my surfing group. Despite our different personalities and backgrounds, we were all united in a persistent desire to challenge ourselves, learn, tackle and grow. The shores at Ericeira, where the beginners learn to surf, are shallow and covered with slippery rocks. They make for softer waves but are difficult to navigate (驾驭). Guided by our amazing coaches, together, we faced the waves. Sometimes, it poured with rain, and the waves crashed around us, but we were still out there. And with every slip and fall, words of encouragement filled the air. Honestly, I probably spent most of my days frozen to the bone, but that didn’t matter because a new level of genuine joy and personal achievement had been unlocked. Learning a new skill taught me the humbleness that can come from doing badly at something new, and the pride that develops when you finally manage to grasp something you’ve been working on. While surfing might not be my calling, trying it out inspired me to take more risks in life, to step outside of my comfort zone and to never stop believing in myself. You never know what you’re capable of if you don’t go out there and try. 24. Why did the writer decide to go on a surfing trip to Portugal? A. To get better at skills they already had. B. To complete some work tasks in Portugal. C. To face a new challenge and pick up a new skill. D. To reconnect with an old friend from high school. 25. How does the writer feel about adults concentrating on just one area of expertise? A. It limits one’s skills. B. It’s crucial for one’s career. C. It encourages creativity. D. It balances his life. 26. Which of the following words best describe the writer’s experience with surfing? A. Calming but unforeseeable. B. Demanding and annoying C. Challenging but fulfilling. D. Dull and uneventful. 27. What insight did the writer get from her surfing adventure? A. The significance of specializing in one particular area. B. The advantages of traveling with people you don’t know. C. The necessity of getting formal training for all new abilities. D. The importance of stretching your boundaries and experimenting. C A new center at the Stanford School of Engineering will fund artificial intelligence in the service of space science, exploration, and business. The Center for AEroSpace Autonomy 4 Research, or CAESAR, aims to make these activities more efficient, safe, and sustainable. Researchers at the center say that AI could optimize navigation for spacecraft, skillfully land space vehicles on planets or asteroids (小行星), allow unmanned rovers to make decisions about where to go, what to avoid, and what to analyze, keep tabs on all the space junk (some 60,000 pieces, at last count) spinning around Earth, and much more. To enable such ambitions, Marco Pavone, CAESAR co-founder and associate professor of aeronautics and astronautics, announced that one of the center’s main projects will be to develop a foundation model for space pursuits. A foundation model is a kind of general-purpose AI that’s trained on huge amounts of data and can handle a variety of tasks, like generating text, images, and even videos. “This space foundation model,” Pavone said, “will be designed to synthesize (合成) information across a range of modalities, including vision, text, remote sensing (such as multispectral imagery and radar), and space-object catalogs, and will be capable of addressing a variety of space-related tasks, including situational awareness, positioning, and navigation.” Simone D’Amico, CAESAR co-founder and associate professor of aeronautics and astronautics, made it clear that he, Pavone, and their colleagues plan to proceed cautiously, with eyes wide open to the potential pitfalls (隐患) of pursuing AI for spacecraft and robots. He said that in some cases, AI components are not the most effective choice for space systems. “We founded CAESAR with the objective to tackle unsolved problems in spaceborne autonomy through the wise incorporation (合并) of artificial intelligence components,” D’Amico said. Though the space foundation model will be a game changer, D’Amico also noted the restrictions space imposes on the startup technology. For example, space is a difficult, remote environment that’s not readily available for AI training, and powerful microprocessors needed for AI are still not flexible to space radiation. 28. What are CAESAR intended for? A. Clearing up the space junk. B. Doing space activities by AI. C. Navigating planets and asteroids. D. Raising space-related fund. 29. What is one of CAESAR’s main pursuits according to the text? A. To develop a foundation model to help deal with different missions. B. To adopt the off-the-beaten-track incorporation of AI sets. C. To provide once-and-for-all solutions to space problems. D. To address potential pitfalls of AI used in space exploration. 30. What is D’Amico’s attitude towards CAESAR? A. Cautious. B. Unclear. C. Doubtful. D. Disapproving. 31. What is a suitable title for the text? A. CAESAR’s Exploration in Asteroids B. CAESAR’s Success in Engineering C. CAESAR’s Restrictions on Robots 5 D. CAESAR’s Attempt with Space- related AI D Classics of art are supposed to carry some mysterious appeal that continues to exist across the ages. But as Rochelle Gurstein, a historian, writes in a new book, the “timeless classic” is anything but. “What I believed was written in stone was actually written in water,” she argues. Classics come and go. The rise and fall of classics is not just a matter of changing tastes; art itself has changed. Artists used to focus on ideal forms of beauty. Genius was the “child of imitation”.Artists learned by studying and imitating classical masterpieces, often Roman copies of Greek sculptures. But such classical ideals were challenged by “discoveries”. Lord Elgin tried to fix up the magnificent friezes (雕带) that once beautified the Parthenon, but restorers refused. When the marbles went on display in 1807, British visitors did not see the perfect Roman sculptures they were used to. Timeless “ideals” paled in comparison with the timeworn marbles, and artists began to feel “cut off” from the classical tradition, writes Ms Gurstein. The writing of art history has also changed tastes. In the 16th century Giorgio Vasari, an Italian painter, advanced an influential story of artistic progress that reached its peak in the realism of Raphael and Michelangelo. But in the 19th century John Ruskin, a critic, called attention to the pre-Raphaelite movement when he argued that the real “Old Masters” were actually Middle Ages Christian painters, Walter Pater, an English critic, later upgraded the individual interpretation of art as the most important criterion of judgment, planting the seeds for the aesthetic (审美) relativism that still dominates. Ms Gurstein’s narrative shows that the “status of a classic” depends on critics, and is proof to the power of passionate writers to change the way people look at art. Taste evolves, and it should. But culture lives on only as long as people continue to argue over what counts as a classic today. The true enemy of the classic is not relativism or wokeness. It is silence. 32. What does the underlined words “written in water” mean? A. The way of writing a classic is special. B. The appreciation of classics is constant. C. The art classics are hard to understand. D. The “timeless classic” changes over time. 33. Why does the author mention the “marbles” on display in paragraph 3? A. To highlight Lord Elgin's restoration efforts B. To show the popularity of Roman sculptures C. To argue for the preservation of ancient art. D. To demonstrate the change of classical tradition. 34. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. The rise of modern art. B. The development of artistic preferences. C. The techniques of old masters. D. The transformation of creative methods. 6 {#{QQABLYaUggigQhAAAQ}35. What has a significant influence on aesthetic relativism? A. Realistic style. B. Ancient Christian art. C. Art critics’ views. D. Historical narratives. 第二节 (共 5 小题; 每小题 2.5 分, 满分 12.5 分) 根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多 余选项。 Life is filled with numerous victories and downfalls; what matters is how you tackle each situation. Whether it is your schooling or a serious life struggle, we must learn to turn the page and change our life for the better. 36 You might find yourself in a dead end. 37 This will help you mark your future decisions. Everything that you faced until now was just a part of the problem and everything that comes after the line will be part of the solution. Don’t take the whole thing as suffering; instead, it is a learning experience. Make sure that you won’t let anything hold you back and will try to be better each day. When handling a tough situation, you may need some extra help. Connect with people that have gone through the same trials as you have. During the interactions, you will notice the different patterns which made them successful. 38 Their experiences are beneficial to uplifting your spirit and truly help you out. Another amazing approach is to make sensible and favorable choices for yourself. Engaging in battles and struggles is going to be very hard. 39 Picture your goals in your mind and make sensible steps towards them with each passing day. Remember to do what actually works and make sure that nothing stands in your way. The past is a part of your history, but not a part of your destiny. Life moves on and so should we. 40 The new chapter of your life is coming for you. A. Now it’s your turn to think outside the box. B. We must forgive ourselves to begin the next chapter. C. Here’ s how you can create a new chapter in your life. D. What you can do in this situation is draw a mental line. E. However, giving up and being stuck in pain will be even harder. F. Let your tears and sweat water the seeds of your future happiness. G. Besides, you will obtain the motivation you can’t find in yourself. 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) 阅读下而短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I’m Jane who wants to share a journey of my discovery. I 41 with a Bachelor of Arts and continued my work in 42 through my 20s. My 43 was my life. I spent numerous14-hour days in practice and performed eight shows a week. All this forced me to 44 trips and classes, and to my despair, I was 45 advised to apply myself to 7 my job. One day I 46 and reexamined myself. Was I afraid of letting go of something I was devoted to? The answer was that the most 47 parts of my life were the one spent with those I loved — not on a stage. That led to a 48 in direction — a career path that allowed me to spend more time with my family. So I arrived at Columbia Business School to 49 my MBA for building a career in consulting which could make me 50 . But the world I was entering felt all 51 . My peers were working day and night. I was offered opportunities and considered for roles that I later found out required 52 late-night calls. I was told ending work before midnight was ridiculous. Gradually, I realized having my own business would 53 — I started one consulting company. At Columbia, I interviewed many business leaders sharing that the advice they had ever given their younger 54 was not to spend much time working. They wished they had gone to their kids’ sports games more often. I taped their 55 to my wall, as a reminder that what matters is how you live, not how you work. 41. A. sided B. titled C. graduated D. engaged 42. A. painting B. acting C. editing D. sowing 43. A. cause B. passion C. outcome D. motivation 44. A. possess B. acquire C. miss D. schedule 45. A. occasionally B. constantly C. barely D. respectively 46. A. slowed down B. tested out C. settled on D. fetched up 47. A. bitter B. demanding C. complicated D. meaningful 48. A. reputation B. barrier C. shift D. consequence 49. A. appoint B. pursue C. invest D. guarantee 50. A. depressed B. torn C. adorable D. refreshed 51. A. familiar B. awesome C. striking D. dismissive 52. A. effortless B. effective C. tolerant D. consistent 53. A. count B. affect C. emerge D. disappear 54. A. neighbors B. selves C. relatives D. friends 55. A. appeals B. requests C. insights D. doubts 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。 The Art Of War is one of the world’s most famous and 56 (influence) military texts, 57 (write) by the Chinese strategist Sun Tzu. How can a 2,500-year- old Chinese strategist be so important even now? According to researchers, Sun Tzu 58 (supposed) wrote the texts during the Warring States period (475—221 BCE). This was the time when China was divided into seven states 59 waged war against each other for domination. “He who knows when to fight and when not to fight will win.” “In war, the way is to avoid 8 what is strong and to strike at 60 weak.” Now the famous military work 61 (turn) into a guide for all manner of conflict, which is a 62 (recommend) by all the famous business experts and even sports coaches. The Art Of War is not just a piece of military writing but a guide for our everyday life. It offers valuable insights 63 strategy, leadership, and conflict resolution. You can apply these principles to different situations beyond the battlefield. For individuals 64 (seek) success in their personal and professional lives, this makes 65 a valuable resource. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节（满分 15 分) 66. 假定你是校学生会的负责人李华，请给体育外教 Sherlock 写一封邮件邀请他做一次 演讲，主题为鼓励学生日常多锻炼。内容包括： 1. 演讲的时间及地点； 2. 选择该话题的原因。 注意：1. 写作词数应为 80 左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Sherlock, As the chairman of Student Union, Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节(满分 25 分) 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 My father, Michael, led me through the little wooden house he’d filled with his paintings. “When I have an exhibition ...” he began, pointing to the artworks he’d created, before stopping. “Poor Pa,” I thought. In 1994 he got Parkinson’s Disease (帕金森氏病), which had shocked the whole family as he was only in his forties. A husband and father to three, Pa had had a successful career running an advertising agency and had always been extremely creative. Outside of work, he’d spent 15 years fronting the cover band, Musical Chairs, which performed at the pub in Sydney’s Double Bay each week and, when I became a mother, he developed a very close bond with my daughter. Even when his Parkinson’s advanced, my father decided he wanted to paint. “Why don’t you try classes?”my mum Louisa suggested to him. He agreed. In art lessons, the class practised 9 painting still life objects, like pears, but my father had other ideas for his inspiration. He began producing abstract pieces, inspired by his favourite artist, Jackson Pollock, a leading abstract expressionist. “Why abstract?” I asked him. “Because,” he replied,“it helps us to see the world around us in a different way. You can look at these paintings and ask ‘what if?’” Soon, I realized he was right. When I observed my father’s work, I could interpret each of them in many ways. Once he got started, he showed no signs of slowing down. The little house was quickly filled with more and more works. But in 2019, Pa developed cancer and was given just three months to live. The thought of losing him was too much for any of my family to accept, but we soon received great news that a new form of treatment can help him greatly. Since he continued speaking about wanting to share his paintings with the world, I knew what had to be done. 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。 I told him I would help organize an exhibition.___________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ A month later, the big day finally came. _________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 10 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$null2024-2025学年度第一学期高三期中考试英语参考答案 听力 1–5 CACBA 6–10 ABABC 11–15 BCABA 16–20 CBBAC 阅读理解 21-23 ACB 24-27 CACD 28-31 BAAD 32-35 DDBC 36-40 AEDGC 完形填空 41-45 CBACB 46-50 ADCBD 51-55 ADABC 语法填空 56. influential 57. written 58. supposedly 59. that/which 60. The 61. has turned 62. recommendation 63. into 64. seeking 65. it 书面表达 Dear Sherlock, As the chairman of Student Union, I am, with heartfelt sincerity, writing to invite you to deliver a speech concerning daily exercise. The speech is scheduled at 5:00 p. m. this Friday in the stadium. The reason why we choose this theme is, initially, students’ insufficient awareness of exercise in daily life. Burdened with loads of schoolwork, seldom do students spare time for doing exercise. Additionally, taking into account the national appealing to cultivate all-round students, practicing exercise enables us to be qualified graduates. Your accepting the invitation would be highly appreciated, and you, a sport enthusiast, can undoubtedly juice the speech up and make it reach a wider audience. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 读后续写 I told him I would help organize an exhibition. Soon, I contacted the advertising agency he once worked for, explaining my father’s current situation and his long- desired dream. The people in charge agreed with pleasure, adding that my father’s creativity was deeply appreciated. Everything went smoothly, and a great idea hit upon me. Why not invite Musical Chairs? Their presence would surely bring a great comfort and a sense of belonging. After receiving a big Yes from the band, we began to select works to be exhibited and then transported them to our city museum. A month later, the big day finally came. Accompanied by us, Dad walked into the museum. Baba smiled like a child at the crowd, with his wrinkled face lighting up. Viewers spoke highly of Dad’s paintings and shared with him how they were inspired to see the world in a different way. Dad cast a glance at me with pride and gratitude. I felt honored to be his daughter, knowing that his creativity and passion would inspire me and stay with me for the rest of my life. 听力材料 Text 1 W: David, you look worried. What’s wrong? M: Mrs. Johnson asked me to look after her cat for a few days. I took him home yesterday. And now it’s gone. W: That’s terrible! But don’t worry. I’m sure we’ll find it. Let’s go! Text 2 M: It’s the last day before the test. I know you are also busy studying, but I really need your help. I can’t fail the exam. W: Take it easy, Harry. Let me help you. Text 3 M: Could I possibly leave the office early today? W: I’m afraid not. We’re going to have a meeting at 4:30. And it will last about one hour. M: Oh, well, the reason is that I have an appointment with the dentist. Text 4 M: Mary! I heard you were moving. What happened? Are you OK? W: Oh, yeah. Thank you for asking, Steve. But nothing bad happened. I actually got a great job managing a firm. I will start next month ... but it’s in South America. Text 5 M: I heard there’s a coffee bar near the canteen. What about going there for a coffee? W: I don’t think we high school students should drink coffee. M: Then why is there a coffee bar there? Is it for teachers? W: It’s also for students. I just don’t think teenagers should drink coffee. Text 6 M: Hi, Helen. What are you doing? W: We are having a neighborhood clean-up. M: Really? Sounds interesting. What does it involve? W: Well, we are picking up the trash. Look! The kids are putting up a poster on that wall. After that, we are going to plant some trees along the sides of the trail. M: That’s great. Can I join you? W: Sure. You can help Tina first. She is emptying that rubbish can over there. Text 7 M: Hi, Professor Mason. Do you have a minute? W: Yes, of course, Eric. And I think there is something I want to talk to you about, too. M: You mean, my late essay? W: Yeah, that’s it. I haven’t seen it on my desk. M: I thought I’d lost it. W: Oh, no. I’m sorry to hear that. M: Actually, it was my computer. I had my computer repaired yesterday, and all files were missing. But fortunately, I sent it to you by email the day before yesterday. W: Oh, I haven’t checked my emails yet. Well, I’m glad it’s there. I’ll read it this weekend. Text 8 M: Linda, how is life in Kariba Town? W: It’s pretty good, Jack! The town is growing fast. M: I suppose people prefer to go there because of the interesting wildlife. They can see different animals living there. And I heard that animal attacks are not common. W: Yes, that’s true. It has beautiful scenery and offers many jobs, mostly in tourism. M: So, have you been to Lake Kariba? W: Yes, so many fishes in it, but fishing is not allowed there. However, it’s a great place to go boating. M: Is there anything else special? W: As you know, most people in Kariba don’t walk around after getting home from work. In Kariba, daytime is for people, and at night, animals do anything they want. Text 9 W: So, Mike, what do you think of the cafeteria food? M: It’s OK, I guess. It’s homemade food. Why do you ask? Don’t you like the food there? W: Well, to tell you the truth, I think it’s awful. M: But it’s cheap — only five dollars for dinner! W: I know. I guess that’s why it’s popular. But I really can’t eat the food. And they close before I get hungry in the evening. M: Aren’t you hungry by seven o’clock? W: No. I usually eat dinner around eight or nine o’clock. M: Hmm. So what are you going to eat? W: Well, there are numerous ... really, a lot of good restaurants in our neighborhood. And most of them are open pretty late. I mean, you can order dinner at midnight at Pink Rose. And they provide a much better environment. M: Oh, right! Pink Rose also has delicious stuff to eat! Text 10 W: Hi, everybody. Do you know Bollywood? Today I’d like to tell you about it. Bollywood, which is the name of the film industry in Mumbai, India, makes almost 1,000 films a year. Since making its first film in 1913, Bollywood has made over 29,000 films. This is a much higher number than Hollywood in the USA and means it is the biggest film industry in the world. Most Indians like watching films better than other free-time activities like traveling or doing sports. Ten million of them go to the cinema every day. Bollywood films tell love stories, and singing and dancing are an important part of every film. Indian films are also enjoyed outside India. Indian actors make more films each year than American actors in Hollywood, but they are not paid as much. This is why most Bollywood films only cost about $2 million to make. Hollywood film is never made for under $5 million. Most Bollywood actors are young. They work hard but only for a few years. Amitabh Bachchan, who some people say is India’s greatest actor, is different. He has been working in the film industry for 40 years, and has been the star of more than 140 films. OK, that’s all for today. Thank you for your listening. 假定你是李华，你的新西兰笔友 Leta 发邮件说她打算来中国旅游，想让你为她推荐 一个最值得参观的景点。请给她回复邮件，内容包括： 1. 简要介绍该景点；2. 说明推荐的理由。 Dear Leta, I’m thrilled to hear about your plan to visit China! One must - see attraction that I’d recommend is the Forbidden City in Beijing. It’s a vast imperial palace complex that once housed the Ming and Qing dynasties’ emperors. The Forbidden City is a testament to China’s rich history and cultural heritage. Its intricate architecture, beautiful gardens, and vast collections of artifacts offer a unique glimpse into China’s imperial past. I’m sure you’ll be fascinated by its grandeur and splendor. Looking forward to your visit! 假定你是李华，假期你去留学生 Tom 的家乡游玩时受到了他的热情款待。请你给他 写一封电子邮件，内容包括： 1. 表示谢意；2. 回忆难忘的瞬间。 Dear Tom. I have just arrived home. Thank you very much for the hospitality I have received during my stay at your home! I’ll remember forever the time we spent together. I’m particularly impressed by the local dishes you prepared for me. Their flavors are still lingering in my mouth! I’m also grateful for your showing me around the town, which has given me a deeper insight into the local culture and history. It is your warmth and thoughtfulness that has made my travel such an unforgettable experience! Thanks again and I’m looking forward to seeing you in China soon! 这是一篇应用文。文章内容是一则名为《101 件死前不要做的事》的广告， 引用了书中的一些内容，以引起读者的兴趣。 21. 细节理解题。根据 Swim with Dolphins?部分的最后一句“Worse yet, when dolphins get too near to the boats loaded with tourists, they could get caught up in ropes and killed by propellers (螺旋桨).(更糟糕的是，当海豚离满载游客的 船只太近时，它们可能会被绳索缠住，被螺旋桨杀死)”可知，和海豚游泳可能 给海豚带来危险。故选 A 项。 22. 推理判断题。根据 Go to see the Mona Lisa?部分中“In fact, it is hard for you to see the painting clearly because you have to stay away from it for security reasons. After queuing for hours, many tourists can remain in front of the painting only for 15 seconds at most.(事实上，你很难看清这幅画，因为出于安全考虑， 你必须远离它。排队数小时后，许多游客最多只能在画前停留 15 秒)”可知， 由于想看画作的人太多，每个人最多只能看 15 秒。由此推知，作者认为去看 看 the Mona Lisa 并不会像期待的那样令人满意。故选 C 项。 23. 推理判断题。根据第一段“Top lists are lecturing people on everything from“100 places to visit” to“100 books to read”. Aren’t you just tired of being told what to do with your time? Now you have a list to end all lists!(榜单上的作品都给 人们建议，从“100 个地方去参观”到“100 本书阅读”的内容。你难道不厌倦被 别人告诉你该怎么处理你的时间吗？现在你有一个列表来结束所有的列表！)” 和最后一段的“If you want to find out more about the list, read 101 Things NOT to Do Before You Die. Visit www.not2dobeforeidie.co.uk and buy the book at a 20％ discount.(如果你想了解更多关于这张单子的信息，请阅读《101 件临死前不要 做的事情》。访问 www.not2dobeforeidie.co.uk 买这本书打八折)”可推知，作者 写这篇文章的目的是为一本书做宣传。故选 B 项。 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，文章主要讲述了作者通过葡萄牙的冲浪之旅， 感悟到了突破极限和尝试新事物的价值。 【24 题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Ten women, ranging from 30 to 45 years old, all strangers, will gather on the Portuguese coast to embrace the challenge of surfing the Atlantic waves.(十位年龄从 30 岁到 45 岁不等的陌生女性将聚集在葡萄牙 海岸，迎接在大西洋海浪中冲浪的挑战。)”和文章倒数第二段“Learning a new skill taught me the humbleness that can come from doing badly at something new, and the pride that develops when you finally manage to grasp something you’ve been working on.(学习一项新技能教会了我在新事物上做得不好时的谦 卑，以及当你最终掌握了你一直在做的事情时产生的自豪感。)”可知，接受 挑战和学习新技能的愿望促使作者加入了葡萄牙的冲浪之旅。故选 C。 【25 题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“There’s a certain pride in improving our expertise, becoming increasingly knowledgeable in our chosen fields, yet unintentionally, this focus often leaves other skills undeveloped and leads to neglecting other areas of potential growth.(提高我们的专业知识，在我们选择的 领域变得越来越有知识，这是一种自豪感，但无意中，这种关注往往使其他 技能得不到发展，导致忽视其他潜在的增长领域。)”可知，作者对成年人专 注于掌握一个领域的看法是，这缩小了一个人的能力。故选 A。 【26 题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第七段“Guided by our amazing coaches, together, we faced the waves. Sometimes, it poured with rain, and the waves crashed around us, but we were still out there. And with every slip and fall, words of encouragement filled the air.(在我们出色的教练的带领下，我们一起面对海浪。有时，下着大 雨，海浪在我们周围拍打，但我们仍然在那里。每一次滑倒，空气中都充满 了鼓励的话语。)”和文章第八段“Honestly, I probably spent most of my days frozen to the bone, but that didn’t matter because a new level of genuine joy and personal achievement had been unlocked.(说实话，我可能大部分时间都冻得骨 头都僵了，但这并不重要，因为真正的快乐和个人成就的新水平已经被解锁 了。)”可知，作者的冲浪经历很具有挑战性，但很值得。故选 C。 【27 题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段“Learning a new skill taught me the humbleness that can come from doing badly at something new, and the pride that develops when you finally manage to grasp something you’ve been working on..(学习一项新技能教会了我在新事物上做得不好时的谦卑，以及当你最终 掌握了你一直在做的事情时产生的自豪感。)”和文章最后一段“You never know what you’re capable of if you don’t go out there and try.(如果你不去尝试， 你永远不知道你能做什么。)”可推知，作者从冲浪经历中获得的智慧是突破 极限和尝试新事物的价值。故选 D。 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了斯坦福工程学院新成立的空间自 主研究中心（CAESAR）的情况，包括其成立目的、主要研究方向以及面临 的挑战，尤其是 CAESAR 在太空相关的人工智能方面的尝试。 28．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“A new center at the Stanford School of Engineering will fund artificial intelligence in the service of space science, exploration, and business. The Center for AEroSpace Autonomy Research, or CAESAR, aims to make these activities more efficient, safe, and sustainable.(斯坦 福工程学院的一个新中心将为服务于太空科学、探索和商业的人工智能提供 资金。航空航天自主研究中心（CAESAR）旨在使这些活动更加高效、安全 和可持续。)”可知，CAESAR 的目的是用人工智能进行太空活动。故选 B。 29．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Marco Pavone, CAESAR co- founder and associate professor of aeronautics and astronautics, announced that one of the center’s main projects will be to develop a foundation model for space pursuits.( CAESAR 联合创始人、航空航天学副教授马可·帕沃内宣布，该中心 的主要项目之一是为太空探索开发一个基础模型。)”可知，CAESAR 的主要 追求之一是开发一个基础模型来帮助处理不同的任务。故选 A。 30．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Simone D’Amico, CAESAR co-founder and associate professor of aeronautics and astronautics, made it clear that he, Pavone, and their colleagues plan to proceed cautiously, with eyes wide open to the potential pitfalls (隐患) of pursuing AI for spacecraft and robots.(CAESAR 联合创 始人、航空航天学副教授西蒙·达米科明确表示，他、帕沃内和他们的同事计 划谨慎行事，睁大眼睛注意在太空飞船和机器人上应用人工智能的潜在隐 患。)”可知，D’Amico 对 CAESAR 的态度是谨慎的。故选 A。 31．主旨大意题。文章主要介绍了斯坦福工程学院新成立的空间自主研究中 心（CAESAR）的情况，包括其成立目的、主要研究方向以及面临的挑战， 尤其是 CAESAR 在太空相关的人工智能方面的尝试，因此选项 C“CAESAR 在太空相关人工智能方面的尝试”作为标题最符合文章主旨。故选 D。 【导语】本文是篇议论文。文章主要表达了艺术经典在历史长河中经历了起 起伏伏，随着艺术本身的变化，人们对艺术的品味也在改变。经典作品的地 位取决于评论家对艺术的看法，人们对经典的争论同时也促使艺术文化继续 发展。 【32 题详解】 词义猜测题。根据第一段“Classics of art are supposed to carry some mysterious appeal that continues to exist across the ages. But as Rochelle Gurstein, a historian, writes in a new book, the“timeless classic” is anything but.”（艺术经典被认为 具有某种神秘的吸引力，这种吸引力将持续存在于各个时代。但正如历史学 家 Rochelle Gurstein 在一本新书中所写的那样，“永恒的经典”绝非如此。） 可知，“timeless classic(永恒的经典)”并不是一直有吸引力，保持不变的； 结合下文“Classics come and go.”（经典作品来来去去。）可知，经典作品随 着时间的变化也是来来去去，不断改变的，故“What I believed was written in stone was actually written in water,”（我相信写在石头上的东西实际上是写在 水里的，）中的“written in water”是指这些永恒的经典作品实际上是随着时 间的推移而改变的。故选 D。 【33 题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Timeless “ideals”paled in comparison with the timeworn marbles, and artists began to feel “cut off” from the classical tradition, writes Ms Gurstein.”（Ms Gurstein 写道，永恒的“理想”与陈旧的大理石雕 像相比显得苍白，艺术家们开始感到与经典传统“隔绝”了。）可知，作者提 到展出的“大理石雕像”是为了证明经典传统的变化。故选 D。 【34 题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段主题句“The writing of art history has also changed tastes.”（艺术史的写作也改变了人们的品味。）和该段内容可知，该段主要 讲述了人们对艺术品味的变化和发展，即艺术偏好的发展。故选 B。 【35 题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Ms Gurstein’s narrative shows that the “status of a classic” depends on critics, and is proof to the power of passionate writers to change the way people look at art.”（Ms Gurstein 的叙述表明，“经典作品的 地位”取决于评论家，并证明了热情的评论家改变人们看待艺术的方式的力 量。）可知，艺术评论家对经典作品的看法和观点决定了艺术经典作品的地 位，可以改变人们对艺术作品的审美，对人们的审美相对论产生了非常重要 的影响。故选 C。 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文介绍了善良和友好对健康的益处。研究表明， 对他人的关心和善意可以带来情感上的满足和幸福感，同时也可以减少身体炎 症和增强免疫系统。此外，善良是人类社会性本能的表现之一。文章呼吁人们 在生活中多表现出善良和友好。 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些方法以帮助我们在生活中 开创新篇章。 1．上文“Whether it is your schooling or a serious life struggle, we must learn to turn the page and change our life for the better.”（无论是你的学校教育还是严肃 的生活斗争，我们都必须学会翻开新的一页，让我们的生活变得更好）提出 我们都应学会翻开新的一页，创造自己的新篇章，C 选项“以下是你如何在生 活中开创新篇章的方法。”承上启下，引出下文的方法。故选 C 项。 2．下文“Everything that you faced until now was just a part of the problem and everything that comes after the line will be part of the solution.”（到目前为止， 你所面临的一切都只是问题的一部分，而这条线之后的一切都将成为解决方 案的一部分）中“the line”是特指，由此可知，上文中会出现其指代对象。D 选项“What you can do in this situation is draw a mental line.”（在这种情况下， 你能做的就是在划出心理界限）提出“mental line”的概念，即下文中“the line”。故选 D 项。 3．上文“When handling a tough situation, you may need some extra help. Connect with people that have gone through the same trials as you have. During the interactions, you will notice the different patterns which made them successful.” （在处理棘手情况时，你可能需要一些额外的帮助。与经历过和你相同考验 的人联系。在互动过程中，你会注意到使他们成功的不同模式。）提出通过与 有相同考验的人之间的互动，可以发现他们不同的成功模式，G 选项 “Besides, you will obtain the motivation you can’t find in yourself.”（此外，你会 获得你在自己身上找不到的动力）承接上文，提出另一个好处：可以找到新 的动力，与上文构成并列关系。故选 G 项。 4．上文“Engaging in battles and struggles is going to be very hard.”（投身于奋 斗和努力将是非常困难的）提出投身于奋斗和努力将面临困难，E 选项 “However, giving up and being stuck in pain will be even harder.”（然而，放弃和 陷入痛苦会更加困难）承接上文，指出放弃会更困难，句中“even harder”照 应上文“very hard”，构成递进关系，引出下文“Picture your goals in your mind and make sensible steps towards them with each passing day.”（在你的脑海中勾 勒出你的目标，每过一天就朝着目标迈出合理的一步）正确做法，我们应该 明确目标，朝着目标迈进，不能放弃。故选 E 项。 5．上文“Life moves on and so should we.”（生活要继续，我们也要继续）建 议让生活继续，F 选项“Let your tears and sweat water the seeds of your future happiness.”（让你的泪水和汗水浇灌你未来幸福的种子）承接上文，鼓励作 者开启新的篇章，句中“your future happiness”照应下文中“The new chapter of your life”。故选 F 项。 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述的是作者毕业后，连续的工作 经历让作者认识到工作不应是最重要的事，重要的是如何好好地生活。 【21 题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我获得了文学学士学位，并在 20 多岁的时候继续 从事演艺工作。A. lived 居住；B. graduated 毕业；C. came 来；D. replied 回复。 根据下文的“with a Bachelor of Arts”可知，作者毕业时已获得文学士学位。 故选 C 项。 【22 题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我获得了文学学士学位，并在 20 多岁的时候继续 从事演艺工作。A. acting 表演；B. painting 绘制；C. editing 编辑；D. sowing 播 种。根据上文的“with a Bachelor of Arts”以及下文的“I spent numerous 14- hour days in practice and performed eight shows a week.”可知，作者毕业后，每 天花 14 个小时练习，每周演出 8 场，由此可知，此处表示“表演”符合语境。 故选 B 项。 【23 题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的事业就是我的生命。A. curiosity 好奇；B. passion 激情；C. cause 事业；D. motivation 动机。根据上文的“I spent numerous14-hour days in practice and performed eight shows a week.”可知，作者毕业后，每天花 14 个小时练习，每周演出 8 场，由此可知，作者一直把自己的事业当成自己的 全部。故选 A 项。 【24 题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：所有这些都迫使我错过了旅行和课程，令我绝望的 是，我经常被建议专注于我的工作。A. miss 错过；B. attain 达到；C. possess 拥 有；D. schedule 计划。根据语境和上文的“My ____3____ was my life.”可知， 作者把事业当成自己的一切，由此可推断，此处指的是作者一直忙于演出，因 此会错过旅行和上课的时间。故选 C 项。 【25 题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：所有这些都迫使我错过了旅行和课程，令我绝望的 是，我经常被建议专注于我的工作。A. occasionally 偶然；B. immediately 立刻； C. barely 几乎不；D. constantly 经常地。根据上文的“All this forced me to ____4____ trips and classes”可知，作者每天忙于自己的事业而错过很多旅行 和上课的时间，结合“and to my despair”可知，此处应指的是作者经常被建议 全身心工作。故选 D 项。 【26 题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：一天，我放慢了脚步，重新审视了自己。A. moved forward 前进；B. slowed down 减缓；C. held on 等着；D. gave up 放弃。根据下 文的“and reexamined myself. Was I afraid of letting go of something I was devoted to?”可知，作者要重新审视自己，由此可推断，此处指的是作者是让自己慢下 来，符合语境。故选 B 项。 【27 题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：答案是，我生命中最有意义的部分是与我所爱的 人一起度过的时光，而不是在舞台上。A. bitter 辛酸的；B. demanding 苛刻的； C. meaningful 有意义的；D. complicated 复杂的。根据下文的“parts of my life were the once spent with those I loved — not on a stage.”可知，作者认为把时间 花在自己爱的人身上而不是舞台上，这是一生中最有意义的部分。故选 C 项。 【28 题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这导致了方向的转变——一条让我有更多时间和家 人在一起的职业道路。A. release 释放；B. barrier 障碍；C. consequence 后果； D. shift 转换。根据下文的“a career path that allowed me to spend more time with my family”可知，开始寻求职业上的转变，即从全身心工作到把部分时间花到 自己爱的人身上。故选 D 项。 【29 题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：因此，我来到哥伦比亚商学院攻读 MBA，希望在 咨询行业发展，这能让我精神焕发。A. request 请求；B. pursue 追求；C. overlook 忽视；D. guarantee保证。根据上文的“So I arrived at Columbia Business School” 以及下文的“my MBA for building a career”可知，作者去哥伦比亚商学院目 的应是追求工商管理学硕士学位。故选 B 项。 【30 题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：因此，我来到哥伦比亚商学院攻读 MBA，希望 在咨询行业发展，这能让我精神焕发。A. depressed 抑郁的；B. torn 犹豫的； C. adorable 可爱的；D. refreshed 振奋的。根据上文的“So I arrived at Columbia Business School to ____9____ my MBA for building a career in consulting”可知， 作者已经转变职业规划，由此可知，这让作者重新振奋精神。故选 D 项。 【31 题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但我所进入的世界让我感到非常熟悉。A. strange 奇怪的；B. terrible 糟糕的；C. familiar 熟悉的；D. awesome 极好的。根据语境 以及下文的“My peers were working day and night. I was offered opportunities and considered for roles that I later found out required ____12____ late-night calls.” 可知，作者转变了职业道路，但是发现同辈还是一天到晚工作，这种工作模式 作者应该是很熟悉。故选 C 项。 【32 题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：公司给我提供了一些机会，并考虑了一些角色， 但我后来发现，这些角色需要经常在深夜打电话。A. consistent 连续的，一贯 的；B. few 少的；C. acceptable 可接受的；D. reasonable 合情合理的。根据上文 的“My peers were working day and night. I was offered opportunities and considered for roles that I later found out required”以及下文的“I was told ending work before midnight was ridiculous.”可知，作者发现同辈还是一天到晚工作， 作者发现，与以前作者的工作模式相似，作者现在的工作需要连续在深夜打电 话，甚至半夜前结束工作是荒谬的。故选 A 项。 【33 题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：渐渐地，我意识到拥有自己的事业也很重要——我 开了一家咨询公司。A. emerge 出现；B. count 重要；C. succeed 成功；D. disappear 消失。根据语境以及下文的“as a reminder that what matters is how you live, not how you work.”可知，下文中提到了作者将一些商业巨头的见解贴在墙上提醒 自己如何生活而不是如何工作很重要，结合语境可推断，作者的第一次和第二 次职业经历让他知道开始自己的事业非常重要。故选 B 项。 【34 题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在哥伦比亚大学，我采访了许多商界领袖，他们分 享说，他们给年轻时的自己的建议是不要花太多时间工作。A. selves 自已；B. neighbors 邻居；C. relatives 亲戚；D. friends 朋友。根据语境和下文的“They wished they had gone to their kids’ sports games more often.”可知，作者采访商 业巨头时，很多人希望能更经常地去看孩子们的体育比赛，由此可推断，此处 应是他们给曾经年轻的自己的建议。故选 A 项。 【35 题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我把他们的见解贴在墙上，提醒自己重要的是如何 生活，而不是如何工作。A. speeches 演讲；B. experiences 经历；C. insights 见 解，洞察力；D. doubts 怀疑。根据上文的“At Columbia, I interviewed many business leaders sharing that the advice they had ever given their younger ____14____ was not to spend much time working. They wished they had gone to their kids’ sports games more often.”可知，作者在采访商业巨头时，他们给曾 经年轻的自己的建议是不要花太多时间工作，更希望经常地去看孩子们的体育 比赛，由此可推断，此处指的是作者非常赞同他们对工作的见解，因此把这些 见解都贴在墙上。故选 C 项。