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2024—2025学年度高二期中质量检测 英语试题 本试题卷共8页。全卷满分120分。考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1. 答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 3. 非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接写在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 4. 考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。 第一部分 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 Lying in the heart of downtown Chicago, Millennium Park is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience the city. It’s home to several great landmarks, including the Crown Fountain, where you can see1,000 digital images of Chicagoans displayed on two large towers, creating a fun and interactive experience. Don’t forget to check out the famous Cloud Gate, also known as The Bean. It has3/4 of its area reflecting the sky, which causes the city’s high-rise buildings to form special pictures on it, and many visitors come to appreciate every day. During the summer, you can enjoy free music performances at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. It’s a perfect spot to relax with friends and enjoy the lively atmosphere. For those interested in nature, the Lurie Garden is an amazing place. Park Hours All currently open entrances/ exits that have stairs also have ramps (坡道). Entrances are at specific points around the park. Monday to Wednesday & Thursday to Sunday 6 a.m.-4 p.m. , all paved entrances along Michigan Ave, Randolph and Monroe are open during these hours. Thursday to Sunday 4 p.m.-11 p.m. , the below entrances are open to enter the park and are staffed by security. Tips ● Guests are not allowed to take pets into the park (except for the service animals, like guide dogs). ● Guests under the age of 18 must be with an adult (21 years and older) after 6 p.m. The adult must be present for the duration of the visit and may care for up to four young people. ● Guests can bring their own snacks though various foods are available there ● Guests are advised to come in spring, summer, and autumn, especially in August, when there’re often free music performances. 1. Where can visitors enjoy the unique images of Chicago’s buildings? A. At the Crown Fountain. B. At the Lurie Garden. C. At the Cloud Gate. D. At the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. 2. On which day can guests enter the park after 6:00 p.m. ? A. Monday. B. Tuesday. C. Wednesday. D. Friday. 3. What do we know about the park? A. It is disabled-friendly. B. It is mainly aimed at adults. C. It seldom sells snacks to visitors. D. It hosts most of its events in August. 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了芝加哥千禧公园这一旅游目的地的相关信息，包括其地标性建筑、开放时间、游客须知等内容，为游客提供了实用的旅游信息和建议。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Don’t forget to check out the famous Cloud Gate, also known as The Bean. It has3/4 of its area reflecting the sky, which causes the city’s high-rise buildings to form special pictures on it, and many visitors come to appreciate every day.(别忘了去看看著名的Cloud Gate，也被称为“The Bean”。它有3/4的面积可以反射天空，这使得城市的高楼大厦在其上形成特殊的画面，每天都有许多游客前来欣赏。)”可知，游客可以在Cloud Gate欣赏到芝加哥建筑的独特形象。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Park Hours部分中的“Thursday to Sunday 4 p.m.-11 p.m. , the below entrances are open to enter the park and are staffed by security.(周四至周日的下午4点至晚上11点，以下出入口开放供进入公园，并且有安保人员值守。)”可知，游客可以在周四至周日的下午6点后进入公园。故选D。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Park Hours部分提到“All currently open entrances/exits that have stairs also have ramps.(所有目前开放的、有楼梯的出入口也都有坡道。)”可知，公园对残疾人友好。故选A。 B While many artists long to share their work with the world, there’s no guarantee (保证) that the audience will understand it, or even like it. That certainly seems to be the case with a painting by indigenous (土著的) artist Vincent Namatjira, which includes a portrait (肖像) of Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart who is very concerned about her public image. Rinehart has reportedly called for the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) to remove her portrait, one of 21 individual works that make up a single piece in Namatjira’s exhibition “Australia in Colour” from display. The exhibition has been running at the gallery in the Australian capital, Canberra, since March, 2024. Other subjects in the piece include the late Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ, American musician Jimi Hendrix, Australian Aboriginal rights activist Vincent Lingiari. Australian media has reported that Rinehart approached the NGA’s director and chair to request the painting’s removal. The NGA said that it “welcomes the public having a dialogue on our collection and displays”. “Since 1973, when the National Gallery collected Jackson Pollocks’ Blue Poles, there has been a dynamic discussion on the artistic value of works in the national collection, and on display at the Gallery,” the NGA continued. “We present works of art to the Australian public to inspire people to explore, experience and learn about art.” Namatjira said that he paints people who are wealthy, powerful, or significant — people who have had an influence on this country, and on me personally, whether directly or indirectly, whether for good or for bad. “I paint the world as I see it,” he said. “People don’t have to like my paintings, but I hope they take the time to look and think why I have painted these powerful people and what I am trying to say.” “Some people might not like it, other people might find it funny but I hope people look beneath the surface and see the serious side too,” Namatjira added. 4. Why did Rinehart hope to remove her portrait from the exhibition? A. She believed it damaged her image. B. She did not like the exhibition at all. C. She thought its author was not famous. D. She wanted to replace it with a new one. 5. What is the purpose of the NGA exhibition? A. To raise money for the gallery. B. To promote art among people. C. To gather more famous figures. D. To collect valuable paintings. 6. How did Namatjira react to Rinehart’s request? A. He argued with her in person. B. He tried to find a way out. C. He paid no attention to it. D. He turned it down indirectly. 7. Where is the text probably taken from? A. A gallery poster. B. An art newspaper. C. An exhibition brochure. D. A painting instruction book. 【答案】4. A 5. B 6. D 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了澳洲女首富Gina Rinehart因不喜欢澳洲国立美术馆(NGA)画展上自己肖像画，要求撤下，但遭到了澳洲国立美术馆和肖像画的作者Vincent Namatjira的拒绝。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“That certainly seems to be the case with a painting by indigenous (土著的) artist Vincent Namatjira, which includes a portrait (肖像) of Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart who is very concerned about her public image. Rinehart has reportedly called for the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) to remove her portrait, one of 21 individual works that make up a single piece in Namatjira’s exhibition “Australia in Colour” from display.(土著艺术家Vincent Namatjira的一幅画似乎就印证了这一点，这幅画中描绘了澳大利亚首富Gina Rinehart，而Rinehart非常在意自己的公众形象。据报道，Rinehart已要求澳大利亚国家美术馆（NGA）从其展览“澳大利亚的色彩”中撤下她的肖像画。该展览由21幅独立作品组成一幅完整的作品，自2024年3月起在澳大利亚首都堪培拉的国家美术馆展出。)”可知，Rinehart希望从展览中撤下她的肖像画是因为Rinehart非常在意自己的公众形象，认为这幅画损害了自己的形象。故选A。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段““Since 1973, when the National Gallery collected Jackson Pollocks’ Blue Poles, there has been a dynamic discussion on the artistic value of works in the national collection, and on display at the Gallery,” the NGA continued. “We present works of art to the Australian public to inspire people to explore, experience and learn about art.”(“自1973年国家美术馆收藏杰克逊·波洛克的《蓝色极点》以来，关于国家藏品中作品的艺术价值以及美术馆展出作品的讨论就一直很热烈，”国家美术馆继续说道，“我们向澳大利亚公众展示艺术作品，以激发人们去探索、体验和了解艺术。”)”可知，国家美术馆展览的目的是在民众中推广艺术。故选B。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段““I paint the world as I see it,” he said. “People don’t have to like my paintings, but I hope they take the time to look and think why I have painted these powerful people and what I am trying to say.”(“我画我看到的世界，”他说。“人们不必喜欢我的画，但我希望他们能花时间去看，去思考我为什么画这些有权势的人，以及我想表达什么。”)”以及最后一段““Some people might not like it, other people might find it funny but I hope people look beneath the surface and see the serious side too,” Namatjira added.(“有些人可能不喜欢它，另一些人可能觉得它很有趣，但我希望人们能透过表面，看到它严肃的一面，”Namatjira补充道。)”可知，Namatjira面对Rinehart要求撤下肖像画的请求并没有直接回应或与她争吵，而是表达了自己对艺术的看法和态度，他并不在意别人是否喜欢他的画，而是希望观众能花时间去看和思考画作背后的意义，这可以看作是他间接地拒绝了Rinehart的请求。故选D。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，文章主要报道了土著艺术家Vincent Namatjira的一幅画及其引发的相关讨论和争议，包括Rinehart希望从展览中撤下她的肖像画，Namatjira对此的回应，以及展览的目的和公众对此的反应等。这种类型的内容通常出现在艺术相关的报纸或杂志上，以向读者传递最新的艺术展览、艺术家和艺术作品的信息。故选B。 C In today’s digital age, screens are everywhere. From smartphones to tablets, televisions to gaming consoles (游戏机), children are growing up with their eyes keeping looking at the little boxes several hours a day. Unfortunately, a new study finds this is ruining their ability to communicate with others. Researchers at the University of Tartu in Estonia have found that regular screen use by both parents and children has a link to deteriorating language skills among kids. The study, conducted by Tiia Tulviste and Jaan Tulviste of the University of Tartu, focused on Estonian families with children between two-and-a-half and four-year-olds. Their findings suggest that higher total screen time for children contributes to poorer vocabulary and grammatical skills. In fact, none of the screen-based activities that children or parents engaged in, including viewing screens together and socializing time, had a positive impact on language skills. One of the most striking findings was the impact of video games. Playing video games didn’t have a positive connection with children’s language skills, regardless of whether it was the child, mother, or father doing the gaming. This suggests that the type of screen activity matters just as much as the amount of time spent staring at screens. These findings emphasize the importance of considering the entire family’s screen habits when addressing child language development. It’s not just about limiting a child’s screen time; parents’ screen use patterns also play a crucial role. “While reading e-books and playing some educational games may offer language learning opportunities, especially for older children, research shows that during the first years of life, the most influential factor is everyday face-to-face parent-child verbal (语言的) interaction,” says Tulviste. However, the study has some limitations. First, all data, including fathers’ screen use, were reported by mothers, which could be inaccurate. Second, the study only included families where children lived with both parents. So, more studies are needed. 8. Which word can replace the underlined word “deteriorating” in paragraph 1? A. Showing. B. Predicting. C. Weakening. D. Learning. 9. What can we say about the type of screen activity? A. It causes harm to kids’ language ability. B. It helps parents to give up video games. C. It controls kids’ time spent on the screen. D. It shows the link between parents and kids. 10. What does Tulviste advise parents to do in paragraph 3? A. Use e-book readers. B. Form good family screen habits. C. Play more educational games. D. Balance kids’ language growth. 11. What’s the author’s attitude towards the research result? A. Objective. B. Doubtful. C. Supportive. D. Critical. 【答案】8. C 9. A 10. B 11. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。短文介绍了家庭中屏幕的使用降低了孩子的语言能力，但这项研究也有其局限性。 【8题详解】 词句猜测题。根据上文“Unfortunately, a new study finds this is ruining their ability to communicate with others. (不幸的是，一项新的研究发现，这正在破坏他们与他人沟通的能力。)”以及根据下文“Their findings suggest that higher total screen time for children contributes to poorer vocabulary and grammatical skills. (他们的研究结果表明，孩子看屏幕的总时间越长，词汇和语法技能就越差。)”可知，屏幕使用与孩子语言能力的减弱有关，故“deteriorating”意为“弱化”，与C项“Weakening”同义。故选C项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Their findings suggest that higher total screen time for children contributes to poorer vocabulary and grammatical skills. (他们的研究结果表明，孩子看屏幕的总时间越长，词汇和语法技能就越差。)”以及根据“Playing video games didn’t have a positive connection with children’s language skills, regardless of whether it was the child, mother, or father doing the gaming. (不管玩电子游戏的是孩子、母亲还是父亲，玩电子游戏都与孩子的语言技能没有积极的联系。)”可知，屏幕活动的类型会损害孩子的语言能力。故选A项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“These findings emphasize the importance of considering the entire family’s screen habits when addressing child language development. (这些发现强调了在解决儿童语言发展问题时考虑整个家庭屏幕习惯的重要性。)”可知，Tulviste建议家长形成良好的家庭屏幕使用习惯，重视面对面的语言交流，故选B项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章可知，前三段都在说家庭中屏幕的使用降低了孩子的语言能力。再根据第四段“However, the study has some limitations. (然而，这项研究也有一些局限性。)”可知，作者对研究结果是客观的。故选A项。 D Higher prices have Americans reconsidering their dinner. For the first time in years, people are buying more groceries than before. Many people prefer to spend a little more on supermarket goods rather than dining out. This has led fast-food and other chains to step up deals and meal combos (套餐). This week, McDonald’s reported its first decline (下降) in sales since 2020. Sales at Denny’s dropped by 0.6%, and profit at Wendy’s declined in the latest quarter. Starbucks’ sales fell by 2% in the US as people came in less often. In the past year, grocery prices have increased by 1.1%, while the cost of restaurant meals has grown by 4.1%. “When restaurant inflation (通胀) is still ahead of where grocery inflation is,” Denny’s CEO Kelli Valade said, “we definitely feel like people are probably still saying, ‘We should just cook at home a little bit more often.’” Take KD Deshmukh, an engineer in Tulsa, Okla. , who obtains discounts by buying a great many items to save expenses for example. When deciding how to celebrate his wife’s birthday recently, he chose a homemade dinner over an outing. “Instead of going to a restaurant,” he says, “we were like, ‘We are pretty good cooks.’” In fact, after years of shoppers getting less, even when spending more money at the grocery store, they are now leaving the supermarket with more items. At the same time, food purchases at cafes and other eateries have declined since the start of the year. Sit-down restaurants saw more diners in May and June compared with those months last year but came out flat in July, according to OpenTable’s tracking of online reservations. KFC, Arby’s and Buffalo Wild Wings saw fewer visitors in July compared with last year, according to Placer. ai, which tracks foot traffic. Visits to Burger King, Wendy’s and Taco Bell increased. McDonald’s is losing business to low-income families. “They’re dropping out of the marketing at home and finding other ways to economize. cutting down on trips,” McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski said. 12. What is the function of paragraph 2? A. Explaining a prediction. B. Making a comparison. C. Raising a question. D. Presenting a fact. 13. Why does the author mention KD Deshmukh? A. To praise his behavior. B. To advocate economy. C. To show high grocery prices. D. To prove Kelli Valade’s point. 14. What can be inferred about the price increases’ impact on restaurants? A. It’s one-sided. B. It’s small. C. It’s different. D. It’s short-lived. 15. What’s the best title for the text? A. Inflation Stops America’s Grocery Trend B. Inflation Changes Americans’ Dinner Plans C. America’s Food Change Reflects Inflation D. Americans’ Dinner Choices Cause Inflation 【答案】12. D 13. D 14. C 15. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了由于通货膨胀导致的价格上涨改变了美国人的晚餐计划，更多人选择在家做饭而不是外出就餐。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“This week, McDonald’s reported its first decline (下降) in sales since 2020. Sales at Denny’s dropped by 0.6%, and profit at Wendy’s declined in the latest quarter. Starbucks’ sales fell by 2% in the US as people came in less often.(本周，麦当劳报告了自2020年以来的首次销售额下降。丹尼的销售额下降了0.6%，温蒂的利润在最近一个季度也有所下降。由于光顾次数减少，星巴克在美国的销售额下降了2%)”可知，第二段列举了多家餐饮企业的销售下降情况，呈现了一个事实，即由于价格上涨，消费者减少了外出就餐的频率。所以第二段是呈现一个事实。故选D。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段““When restaurant inflation (通胀) is still ahead of where grocery inflation is,” Denny’s CEO Kelli Valade said, “we definitely feel like people are probably still saying, ‘We should just cook at home a little bit more often.(丹尼的首席执行官凯利·瓦拉德说：“当餐馆的通货膨胀率仍然高于杂货店的通货膨胀率时，我们肯定会觉得人们可能仍在说，‘我们应该多在家做饭’。”)”以及第四段“Take KD Deshmukh, an engineer in Tulsa, Okla. , who obtains discounts by buying a great many items to save expenses for example. When deciding how to celebrate his wife’s birthday recently, he chose a homemade dinner over an outing. “Instead of going to a restaurant,” he says, “we were like, ‘We are pretty good cooks. ’(以俄克拉荷马州塔尔萨的工程师KD Deshmukh为例。例如，他通过购买大量商品来节省开支，从而获得折扣。最近，在决定如何为妻子庆祝生日时，他选择了自制晚餐，而不是外出。“我们没有去餐馆，”他说，“而是说，‘我们是很好的厨师’。)”可知，作者通过描述Deshmukh选择在家做饭而不是外出就餐的例子，证明了Kelli Valade关于人们更倾向于在家做饭的观点。故选D。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“KFC, Arby’s and Buffalo Wild Wings saw fewer visitors in July compared with last year, according to Placer. ai, which tracks foot traffic. Visits to Burger King, Wendy’s and Taco Bell increased.( KFC、Arby’s和Buffalo Wild Wings的客流量相比去年有所减少。跟踪客流量的Placer.ai的数据显示Burger King、Wendy和Taco Bell的客流量有所增加)”可以推断出，价格上涨对不同餐馆的影响是不同的。故选C。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Higher prices have Americans reconsidering their dinner. For the first time in years, people are buying more groceries than before. Many people prefer to spend a little more on supermarket goods rather than dining out.(更高的价格让美国人重新考虑他们的晚餐。多年来，人们首次比以前购买更多的杂货。许多人更愿意在超市商品上多花钱，而不是出去吃饭)”以及下文内容可知，文章主要介绍了由于通货膨胀导致的价格上涨，改变了美国人的晚餐计划。故选B。 第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Here are four surprising health benefits of camping. ___16___ Camping will force you to stay away from your electronic devices and connect with mother nature. This is because it’s generally harder to get a signal when you’re in the mountains and remote places. This will actually help you build up your relationship with mother nature and your family and friends. You will reduce stress. With the tight schedules and the busy environment we face in the city, our stress levels may rise in the long run. How do we take a break from all the stress? ___17___ The fresh air and peaceful landscape you have will calm your nerves and reduce all your stress. Nature has a natural way of helping your body, mind, and soul find peace. You will perform new activities. We tend to have a sedentary (久坐的) lifestyle. ___18___ We’re often too tired to do any form of exercise. However, camping can help you back to health. It enables you to become more physically active. Just walking and trekking (跋涉) to your intended destination is enough exercise. You can also do other physical activities such as swimming, climbing, building, fishing, etc. ___19___ Camping can help you get some fresh air that does good to your lungs and brain. When you’re in the mountains, all you can feel is the freshness of the environment. ___20___ Therefore, give your body and mind the fresh air they need by camping from time to time. A. We can do it through camping. B. It’ll cut your connection with technology. C. Camping makes you feel happier and stronger. D. You feel like your body and mind can deal with polluted air. E. We all know how oxygen and clean air are vital for our health. F. These can make your body active, and you feel more energetic. G. That’s because of the office jobs as well as tons of appointments we have. 【答案】16. B 17. A 18. G 19. F 20. E 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了露营带来的四个令人惊讶的健康益处，向读者清晰地阐述了露营对身心健康的积极影响。 【16题详解】 根据空后内容“Camping will force you to stay away from your electronic devices and connect with mother nature.(露营会迫使你远离电子设备，与大自然接触。)”可知，下文提到了露营会让人远离电子设备，所以此空应该与电子设备或技术有关。选项B“It’ll cut your connection with technology.(它会切断你与技术的联系。)”中的“technology”与下文的“electronic devices”相呼应，都表示电子设备或技术。故选B。 【17题详解】 根据上文“How do we take a break from all the stress?(我们如何摆脱所有的压力？)”可知，上文是在询问如何摆脱压力。由此可知，空处应该回答如何摆脱压力。选项A“We can do it through camping.(我们可以通过露营来实现。)”中的“it”指的正是“摆脱压力”，符合语境。而且下文“The fresh air and peaceful landscape you have will calm your nerves and reduce all your stress. Nature has a natural way of helping your body, mind, and soul find peace.(你所呼吸的新鲜空气和宁静的风景会让你的神经平静下来，减轻你所有的压力。大自然有一种自然的方式，可以帮助你的身体、心灵和灵魂找到平静。)”也提到了露营对身心的好处。所以选项A符合上下文语境。故选A。 【18题详解】 根据上文“We tend to have a sedentary (久坐的) lifestyle.(我们往往有久坐的生活方式。)”可知，上文提到我们总是习惯久坐。由此可知，空处应该解释人们选择久坐这一生活方式的原因。选项G“That’s because of the office jobs as well as tons of appointments we have.(那是因为我们的办公室工作以及大量的约会。)”解释了人们久坐的原因是办公室工作和大量的约会，使得人们没有足够的时间进行运动。故选G。 【19题详解】 根据空前内容“Just walking and trekking (跋涉) to your intended destination is enough exercise. You can also do other physical activities such as swimming, climbing, building, fishing, etc.(只是步行和跋涉到你想要到达的目的地就已经足够锻炼了。你还可以做其他体育活动，如游泳、爬山、搭建、钓鱼等。)”可知，上文提到露营可以让人进行新的活动，如走路、跋涉、游泳、爬山、钓鱼等。由此可推测，空处应该描述这些活动的好处。选项F“These can make your body active, and you feel more energetic.(这些可以让你的身体活跃起来，你会感觉更有活力。)”中的“these”指代的就是上文提到的各种露营活动，且此句描述了露营活动的好处，即让身体活跃，感觉更有活力。符合上文语境。故选F。 【20题详解】 根据上文“When you’re in the mountains, all you can feel is the freshness of the environment.(当你在山上时，你能感受到的只有环境的清新。)”可知，上文在描述露营时环境的清新，所以空处应该与清新环境的好处有关。选项E“We all know how oxygen and clean air are vital for our health.(我们都知道氧气和新鲜空气对我们的健康有多重要。)”解释了新鲜空气和氧气对健康的重要性，与上文提到的清新环境相呼应。故选E。 第二部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Mrs. Thomson was hospitalized due to a serious illness. For her, her family ___21___ a caretaker, Ashley. Ashley’s great care earned her and her family’s praise. Upon Mrs. Thomson’s discharge (出院), she wanted to ___22___ Ashley but found her gone, leaving only a letter and the returned pay. The letter revealed a past ___23___. Dear Mrs. Thomson, That I ___24___ you has been a gift you gave me. I cannot ___25___ the money you offered. You didn’t ___26___ me, but I did on the first day I saw you in the hospital. A decade ago you ___27___ my child and me. It was a stormy day, and the river became a torrent (激流). My child was swept away, and I followed ___28___. You, despite the danger, jumped into the torrent without being ___29___. You battled the rapids, found us, and guided us to safety. Your ____30____ was our only hope in our darkest hour. But I never had the ____31____ to express my thanks. You left without leaving any identifying information. I’m ____32____ I met you again! I tried to repay your kindness, but no service could ever be ____33____. Yours truly, Ashley Reading the letter, Mrs. Thomson was moved to tears. The ____34____ of that day resurfaced. She never ____35____ recognition or return for her actions, but life had a way of bringing stories full circle. 21. A. hired B. met C. repaid D. helped 22. A. thank B. stop C. remind D. persuade 23. A. message B. story C. record D. trip 24. A. called on B. dealt with C. cared for D. stared at 25. A. remember B. donate C. return D. accept 26. A. trust B. recognize C. question D. satisfy 27. A. promised B. saved C. puzzled D. attracted 28. A. tirelessly B. patiently C. doubtfully D. helplessly 29. A. surprised B. worried C. hesitant D. nervous 30. A. courage B. advice C. responsibility D. independence 31. A. ability B. permission C. belief D. chance 32. A. sure B. proud C. curious D. lucky 33. A. necessary B. enough C. hard D. cheap 34. A. purpose B. imagination C. memory D. truth 35. A. sought B. counted C. reached D. found 【答案】21. A 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. D 26. B 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. D 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Thomson夫人与Ashley之间的相遇、照顾与感恩之情，展现了人性中的善良与回报的主题。 21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：为了照顾她，她的家人聘请了一名看护，名叫Ashley。A. hired雇佣；B. met遇见；C. repaid偿还；D. helped帮助。根据下文“Upon Mrs. Thomson’s discharge (出院), she wanted to ___2___ Ashley but found her gone, leaving only a letter and the returned pay.”可知，Ashley留下了报酬，由此可知，Ashley是家人雇佣来照顾Thomson夫人的。故选A。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在Thomson夫人出院时，她想感谢Ashley，却发现Ashley已经离开，只留下一封信和退回的报酬。A. thank感谢；B. stop停止；C. remind提醒；D. persuade劝服。根据上文“Ashley’s great care earned her and her family’s praise.”可知，Ashley对Thomson夫人精心照顾。由此可推测，当Thomson出院时，她想感谢Ashley。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：信中揭示了一段往事。A. message信息；B. story故事；C. record记录；D. trip旅行。根据下文内容可知，下文讲述了Thomson夫人和Ashley的一段往事。故选B。 【24题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：我能够照顾您，是您赐予我的一份礼物。A. called on号召、拜访；B. dealt with处理；C. cared for关心、照顾；D. stared at盯着。根据上文“Ashley’s great care earned her and her family’s praise.”可知，空处指的是Ashley照顾Thomson夫人一事。故选C。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我无法接受您给我的钱。A. remember记得、记住；B. donate捐赠；C. return归还；D. accept接受。根据上文“Upon Mrs. Thomson’s discharge (出院), she wanted to ___2___ Ashley but found her gone, leaving only a letter and the returned pay.”可知，Ashley退回了报酬，由此可推测，Ashley说自己不能接受钱。故选D。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：您可能没有认出我，但我在医院第一次见到您时就认出了您。A. trust信任；B. recognize认出；C. question质疑；D. satisfy满足。根据下文“but I did on the first day I saw you in the hospital”以及下文Ashley指出多年前Thomson夫人曾经救过自己和孩子一事可知，Ashley第一次就认出了Thomson夫人。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：十年前，您救了我和我的孩子。A. promised承诺；B. saved挽救；C. puzzled使困惑；D. attracted吸引。根据下文“You, despite the danger, jumped into the torrent without being ___9___ . You battled the rapids, found us, and guided us to safety.”可知，多年前，Thomson夫人救了Ashley和孩子。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我孩子被冲走了，我无助地跟着追去。A. tirelessly不知疲倦地；B. patiently耐心地；C. doubtfully怀疑地；D. helplessly无助地。根据上文“My child was swept away”以及下文“Your ___10___ was our only hope in our darkest hour.”可知，当时的Ashley非常无助。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：您不顾危险，毫不犹豫地跳入激流中。A. surprised惊讶的；B. worried担忧的；C. hesitant犹豫的；D. nervous紧张的。根据上文“You, despite the danger, jumped into the torrent”以及句意可知，当时的Thomson夫人毫不犹豫地跳入激流之中的。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在我们最黑暗的时刻，您的勇气是我们唯一的希望。A. courage勇气；B. advice建议；C. responsibility责任；D. independence独立。根据上文“You, despite the danger, jumped into the torrent without being ___9___ .”可知，当时的Thomson夫人当时表现得非常勇敢，而这份勇气给了Ashley希望。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但我从未有机会向您表达我的感激之情。A. ability能力；B. permission许可；C. belief信念、信仰；D. chance机会。根据下文“You left without leaving any identifying information.”可知，当时的Thomson夫人救了Ashley母子后就离开了。由此可知，Ashley并没有机会表达感激之情。故选D。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我很幸运能再次遇到您！A. sure确信的；B. proud自豪的；C. curious好奇的；D. lucky幸运的。根据上文“That I ___4___ you has been a gift you gave me.”可知，Ashley觉得自己能够遇到Thomson夫人是一件幸运的事情。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我试图报答您的善举，但任何服务都无法与您的恩情相提并论。A. necessary必要的；B. enough足够的；C. hard困难的；D. cheap便宜的。根据上文第一段“Upon Mrs. Thomson’s discharge (出院), she wanted to ___2___ Ashley but found her gone, leaving only a letter and the returned pay.”以及“I tried to repay your kindness”可推测，Ashley非常感谢Thomson夫人，在她看来，她照顾Thomson夫人都不足以报答Thomson夫人的善意。故选B。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：那天的记忆再次浮现。A. purpose目的、意图；B. imagination想象力；C. memory记忆；D. truth真相。根据空后“of that day resurfaced.”可推测，在读信的时候，Thomson夫人才想起当日的事情，由此可知，读信后，那天的记忆再次浮现。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她从未想过寻求认可或回报自己的善行，但生活总有一种方式让故事圆满落幕。A. sought寻求；B. counted数数、计算；C. reached到达；D. found发现。根据上文内容可知，Thomson夫人救人后就离开了，由此可推测，她为人低调谦逊。由此可知，空处指的是她从未寻求认可。故选A。 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。 Travelling thousands of kilometers from her homeland to northeast China to attend a football event, Phonphirun Philawan finds herself fully immersed (沉浸) in a unique and ___36___ (impress) experience. The 25-year-old ___37___ (play) from Thailand represented the team of College of Asian Scholars at the ongoing 2nd Asian University Sports Federation Football Cup in Longjing City, northeast China’s Jilin Province, and the eight-day event has attracted 12 university teams from eight countries and regions including China, Saudi Arabia, Nepal and South Korea. It’s been her ___38___ (four) trip to China. According to Philawan, the weather in Longjing is “a bit cold”, but the delicious local foods, well ___39___ (equip) facilities, and enthusiastic football atmosphere have made her feel warm and welcomed. “Football has ___40___ history of more than 100 years here. It’s amazing,” Philawan said, ___41___ (add) that she wants to take this opportunity to make more friends who play football and immerse herself in the beauty of the city. Yanbian is one of the earliest regions in China ___42___ football started to develop. Up to now, it ___43___ (send) more than 40 athletes to national teams at all levels and more than 500 athletes to clubs. In recognition of ___44___ (it) vital role in shaping the football landscape in China, Yanbian was honored with the title of “hometown of football”. ____45____ (lucky), in 1979, it became one of the first cities in the nation to be designated (指定) as a key city for football development. 【答案】36. impressive 37. player 38. fourth 39. equipped 40. a 41. adding 42. where 43. has sent 44. its 45. Luckily 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章围绕泰国球员Phonphirun Philawan参加在中国东北部举行的第二届亚洲大学生体育联合会足球杯的经历展开，介绍了赛事的举办情况、Philawan的个人感受以及延边地区足球发展的历史背景。 【36题详解】 考查形容词。句意：来自泰国的25岁球员Phonphirun Philawan远赴数千公里之外的中国东北部参加一场足球赛事，她发现自己完全沉浸在一场独特且令人印象深刻的经历中。分析句子成分可知，空处用形容词impressive (令人印象深刻的)作定语修饰空后的名词“experience”。故填impressive。 【37题详解】 考查名词。句意：这名来自泰国的25岁球员代表亚洲学者学院代表队参加了在中国东北吉林省龙井市举行的第二届亚洲大学生体育联合会足球杯赛，这项为期8天的赛事吸引了来自中国、沙特阿拉伯、尼泊尔和韩国等8个国家和地区的12支大学代表队参加。分析句子成分可知，空处用单数名词担当主语；根据句意可知，空处指的是“运动员”player。故填player。 【38题详解】 考查序数词。句意：这是她第四次来中国。分析句子成分可知，空处指的是序数词，意为“第四次”，用序数词fourth。故填fourth。 【39题详解】 考查形容词。句意：据Philawan介绍，龙井的天气“有点冷”，但当地美味的食物、完善的设施和热情的足球氛围让她感受到了温暖和欢迎。分析句子成分可知，空处用形容词equipped (装备齐全的)作定语修饰名词facilities。故填equipped。 【40题详解】 考查冠词。句意：“这里的足球有着一百多年的历史，真是太神奇了，”Philawan说道，并补充说她想借此机会结识更多踢足球的朋友，并沉浸在这座城市的美景之中。分析句子成分可知，表示泛指，history以辅音音素开头，用不定冠词a。故填a。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：“这里的足球有着一百多年的历史，真是太神奇了，”Philawan说道，并补充说她想借此机会结识更多踢足球的朋友，并沉浸在这座城市的美景之中。分析句子成分可知，主语“Philawan”，和非谓语动词“add”之间为逻辑主动关系，用现在分词形式作状语。故填adding。 【42题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：延边是中国足球最早发展的地区之一。分析句子成分可知，空处为定语从句的关系词；先行词为“regions”，关系词替代先行词在定语从句中担当地点状语，用关系副词where引导。故填where。 【43题详解】 考查时态。句意：迄今为止，延边已向各级国家队输送了40多名运动员，向各俱乐部输送了500多名运动员。分析句子成分可知，空处考查本句谓语动词；根据时间状语“Up to now”可知，本句时态为现在完成时；主语为“it”，单数，和动词“send”之间为主动关系。故填has sent。 【44题详解】 考查代词。句意：鉴于延边在塑造中国足球格局中的重要作用，延边被授予“足球之乡”的称号。分析句子成分可知，修饰名词role用形容词性物主代词its作定语。故填its。 【45题详解】 考查副词。句意：幸运的是，1979年，延边成为全国首批被指定为足球发展重点城市的地区之一。分析句子成分可知，空处考查担当本句状语，用副词luckily；出现在句首，首字母大写。故填Luckily。 第三部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 你班外教在介绍中外音乐文化后，要求每位同学谈谈自己心目中最喜欢的一首歌。请用英语写一篇发言稿，内容包括： 1. 简述这首歌； 2. 喜欢的理由。 参考词汇：旋律melody； 歌词lyrics 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。 Hello, everyone! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ That’s all for my report. Thanks. 【答案】Hello, everyone! I’d like to share my favorite song with you. It’s “You Raise Me Up” by Westlife. The melody is extremely touching and gentle. The lyrics are profoundly inspiring. They are filled with words of encouragement and hope. I love this song because whenever I feel down or face difficulties, it gives me strength and courage. It makes me believe that I can overcome any challenges. The song has been a constant companion during my toughest times, soothing my soul and lifting my spirits. Every time I listen to it, I feel a newfound determination to move forward and keep striving for my goals. That’s all for my report. Thanks. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作中的发言稿。要求考生用英语写一篇发言稿，介绍自己心目中最喜欢的一首歌。 【详解】1.词汇积累 感人的：touching → moving 充满了：be filled with → be full of 克服：overcome → get over 为……而奋斗：strive for → fight for 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：The song has been a constant companion during my toughest times, soothing my soul and lifting my spirits. 拓展句：The song has been a constant companion during my toughest times, which could sooth my soul and lift my spirits. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I love this song because whenever I feel down or face difficulties, it gives me strength and courage. (运用了because引导的原因状语从句和whenever引导的时间状语从句) 【高分句型2】It makes me believe that I can overcome any challenges. (运用了that引导的宾语从句) 第二节 (满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 In an age-old school, Mrs. Smith’s classroom was a peaceful place where kids could learn and grow. But this term, a new student named Logan was going to change everything. Logan was a big kid with messy hair and a frown (皱眉) on his face. He walked into Mrs. Smith’s class late on the first day, his bag hanging low, and looked like he didn’t want to be there. He was a transfer student (转校生). It didn’t take long for Mrs. Smith to notice that he was not like the others. He was always late for school, his homework was always missing, and his disinterest in learning was clearly noticeable. Days turned into weeks, and Logan’s behavior remained unchanged. Mrs. Smith, with her years of experience, knew that there was a story behind Logan’s eyes, a story that needed to be heard. One afternoon, after the school was over, Mrs. Smith gently asked Logan to stay and talk with her. Logan hesitated first, and then agreed. Mrs. Smith asked him about his family and his hobbies. Logan was so moved, because for the first time in his memory, his teacher could communicate with him patiently and listen to his inner thoughts. He said to her, “I’ve always enjoyed building all kinds of city models. I’d very much like to take part in the Environment-Friendly City Model competition, which will be held in our city this year. But my mom and dad think that this hobby will influence my studies. They don’t allow me to build city models any more. I’ve had a lot of arguments with them. Gradually, I started being late for school, not handing in homework, and my grades in all subjects kept going down. So they transferred me to this new school this term. But I’m still not interested in studying. I don’t know what to do!” It was in that quiet moment that Mrs. Smith learned why Logan wasn’t interested in learning. 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。 Mrs. Smith was determined to help Logan out. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The day of the competition arrived. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Mrs. Smith was determined to help Logan out. She decided to speak with Logan’s parents and explain how his passion for building city models could actually enhance his learning. She arranged a meeting with them and shared her observations about Logan’s potential and creativity. Mrs. Smith suggested that they allow Logan to participate in the Environment-Friendly City Model competition, emphasizing that it could be a valuable learning experience. Logan’s parents, seeing Mrs. Smith’s genuine concern and understanding, agreed to support their son’s interest. With renewed enthusiasm, Logan began working on his model, balancing his studies and his passion with Mrs. Smith’s guidance. The day of the competition arrived. Logan stood proudly beside his model, which was a masterpiece of creativity and innovation. His parents were there, cheering him on, and Mrs. Smith watched with a smile, knowing that Logan had found his motivation again. When the winners were announced, Logan’s name was called, and he couldn’t believe it. He had won first place! The experience taught Logan the importance of balancing his interests with his studies, and he returned to school with a newfound dedication. Mrs. Smith’s belief in him had made all the difference, and Logan was now thriving both in and out of the classroom. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索，讲述了Logan作为转校生在Mrs. Smith班级中的不同寻常表现。Logan热爱制作城市模型，但因父母反对而陷入困境。在Mrs. Smith的耐心询问下，他透露了自己与父母争执的真相及对参加城市模型比赛的渴望。此前，由于行为问题，少有人理解他的内心世界。Mrs. Smith的倾听为他带来了被理解的机会。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“史密斯太太决心帮助洛根摆脱困境。”可知第一段可描写史密斯太太去找Logan的父母，并说服他们，让Logan参加比赛。 ②由第二段首句内容“比赛的日子到了。”可知，第二段可描写Logan在比赛中取得成功，重新激发了对学习的热情。 2. 续写线索：决定帮助Logan——约父母见面——说服让Logan参加比赛——比赛日到来——获得冠军——态度改变。 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①交谈：speak/talk/communicate ②建议：suggest/propose/recommend ③相信：believe/trust/have faith in 情绪类 ①真诚的：genuine/sincere/authentic ②热情：enthusiasm/excitement/fervor 【点睛】[高分句型1]She decided to speak with Logan’s parents and explain how his passion for building city models could actually enhance his learning.(how引导的宾语从句) [高分句型2]Logan stood proudly beside his model, which was a masterpiece of creativity and innovation.(which引导的非限制性定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024—2025学年度高二期中质量检测 英语试题 本试题卷共8页。全卷满分120分。考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1. 答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 3. 非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接写在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 4. 考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。 第一部分 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 Lying in the heart of downtown Chicago, Millennium Park is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience the city. It’s home to several great landmarks, including the Crown Fountain, where you can see1,000 digital images of Chicagoans displayed on two large towers, creating a fun and interactive experience. Don’t forget to check out the famous Cloud Gate, also known as The Bean. It has3/4 of its area reflecting the sky, which causes the city’s high-rise buildings to form special pictures on it, and many visitors come to appreciate every day. During the summer, you can enjoy free music performances at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. It’s a perfect spot to relax with friends and enjoy the lively atmosphere. For those interested in nature, the Lurie Garden is an amazing place. Park Hours All currently open entrances/ exits that have stairs also have ramps (坡道). Entrances are at specific points around the park. Monday to Wednesday & Thursday to Sunday 6 a.m.-4 p.m. , all paved entrances along Michigan Ave, Randolph and Monroe are open during these hours. Thursday to Sunday 4 p.m.-11 p.m. , the below entrances are open to enter the park and are staffed by security. Tips ● Guests are not allowed to take pets into the park (except for the service animals, like guide dogs). ● Guests under the age of 18 must be with an adult (21 years and older) after 6 p.m. The adult must be present for the duration of the visit and may care for up to four young people. ● Guests can bring their own snacks though various foods are available there. ● Guests are advised to come in spring, summer, and autumn, especially in August, when there’re often free music performances. 1. Where can visitors enjoy the unique images of Chicago’s buildings? A. At the Crown Fountain. B. At the Lurie Garden. C. At the Cloud Gate. D. At the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. 2. On which day can guests enter the park after 6:00 p.m. ? A. Monday. B. Tuesday. C. Wednesday. D. Friday. 3. What do we know about the park? A. It is disabled-friendly. B. It is mainly aimed at adults. C. It seldom sells snacks to visitors. D. It hosts most of its events in August. B While many artists long to share their work with the world, there’s no guarantee (保证) that the audience will understand it, or even like it. That certainly seems to be the case with a painting by indigenous (土著的) artist Vincent Namatjira, which includes a portrait (肖像) of Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart who is very concerned about her public image. Rinehart has reportedly called for the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) to remove her portrait, one of 21 individual works that make up a single piece in Namatjira’s exhibition “Australia in Colour” from display. The exhibition has been running at the gallery in the Australian capital, Canberra, since March, 2024. Other subjects in the piece include the late Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ, American musician Jimi Hendrix, Australian Aboriginal rights activist Vincent Lingiari. Australian media has reported that Rinehart approached the NGA’s director and chair to request the painting’s removal. The NGA said that it “welcomes the public having a dialogue on our collection and displays”. “Since 1973, when the National Gallery collected Jackson Pollocks’ Blue Poles, there has been a dynamic discussion on the artistic value of works in the national collection, and on display at the Gallery,” the NGA continued. “We present works of art to the Australian public to inspire people to explore, experience and learn about art.” Namatjira said that he paints people who are wealthy, powerful, or significant — people who have had an influence on this country, and on me personally, whether directly or indirectly, whether for good or for bad. “I paint the world as I see it,” he said. “People don’t have to like my paintings, but I hope they take the time to look and think why I have painted these powerful people and what I am trying to say.” “Some people might not like it, other people might find it funny but I hope people look beneath the surface and see the serious side too,” Namatjira added. 4. Why did Rinehart hope to remove her portrait from the exhibition? A. She believed it damaged her image. B. She did not like the exhibition at all. C. She thought its author was not famous. D. She wanted to replace it with a new one. 5. What is the purpose of the NGA exhibition? A. To raise money for the gallery. B. To promote art among people. C. To gather more famous figures. D. To collect valuable paintings. 6. How did Namatjira react to Rinehart’s request? A. He argued with her in person. B. He tried to find a way out. C. He paid no attention to it. D. He turned it down indirectly. 7. Where is the text probably taken from? A. A gallery poster. B. An art newspaper. C. An exhibition brochure. D. A painting instruction book. C In today’s digital age, screens are everywhere. From smartphones to tablets, televisions to gaming consoles (游戏机), children are growing up with their eyes keeping looking at the little boxes several hours a day. Unfortunately, a new study finds this is ruining their ability to communicate with others. Researchers at the University of Tartu in Estonia have found that regular screen use by both parents and children has a link to deteriorating language skills among kids. The study, conducted by Tiia Tulviste and Jaan Tulviste of the University of Tartu, focused on Estonian families with children between two-and-a-half and four-year-olds. Their findings suggest that higher total screen time for children contributes to poorer vocabulary and grammatical skills. In fact, none of the screen-based activities that children or parents engaged in, including viewing screens together and socializing time, had a positive impact on language skills. One of the most striking findings was the impact of video games. Playing video games didn’t have a positive connection with children’s language skills, regardless of whether it was the child, mother, or father doing the gaming. This suggests that the type of screen activity matters just as much as the amount of time spent staring at screens. These findings emphasize the importance of considering the entire family’s screen habits when addressing child language development. It’s not just about limiting a child’s screen time; parents’ screen use patterns also play a crucial role. “While reading e-books and playing some educational games may offer language learning opportunities, especially for older children, research shows that during the first years of life, the most influential factor is everyday face-to-face parent-child verbal (语言的) interaction,” says Tulviste. However, the study has some limitations. First, all data, including fathers’ screen use, were reported by mothers, which could be inaccurate. Second, the study only included families where children lived with both parents. So, more studies are needed. 8. Which word can replace the underlined word “deteriorating” in paragraph 1? A Showing. B. Predicting. C. Weakening. D. Learning. 9. What can we say about the type of screen activity? A. It causes harm to kids’ language ability. B. It helps parents to give up video games. C. It controls kids’ time spent on the screen. D. It shows the link between parents and kids. 10. What does Tulviste advise parents to do in paragraph 3? A. Use e-book readers. B. Form good family screen habits. C. Play more educational games. D. Balance kids’ language growth. 11. What’s the author’s attitude towards the research result? A. Objective. B. Doubtful. C. Supportive. D. Critical. D Higher prices have Americans reconsidering their dinner. For the first time in years, people are buying more groceries than before. Many people prefer to spend a little more on supermarket goods rather than dining out. This has led fast-food and other chains to step up deals and meal combos (套餐). This week, McDonald’s reported its first decline (下降) in sales since 2020. Sales at Denny’s dropped by 0.6%, and profit at Wendy’s declined in the latest quarter. Starbucks’ sales fell by 2% in the US as people came in less often. In the past year, grocery prices have increased by 1.1%, while the cost of restaurant meals has grown by 4.1%. “When restaurant inflation (通胀) is still ahead of where grocery inflation is,” Denny’s CEO Kelli Valade said, “we definitely feel like people are probably still saying, ‘We should just cook at home a little bit more often.’” Take KD Deshmukh, an engineer in Tulsa, Okla. , who obtains discounts by buying a great many items to save expenses for example. When deciding how to celebrate his wife’s birthday recently, he chose a homemade dinner over an outing. “Instead of going to a restaurant,” he says, “we were like, ‘We are pretty good cooks.’” In fact, after years of shoppers getting less, even when spending more money at the grocery store, they are now leaving the supermarket with more items. At the same time, food purchases at cafes and other eateries have declined since the start of the year. Sit-down restaurants saw more diners in May and June compared with those months last year but came out flat in July, according to OpenTable’s tracking of online reservations. KFC, Arby’s and Buffalo Wild Wings saw fewer visitors in July compared with last year, according to Placer. ai, which tracks foot traffic. Visits to Burger King, Wendy’s and Taco Bell increased. McDonald’s is losing business to low-income families. “They’re dropping out of the marketing at home and finding other ways to economize. cutting down on trips,” McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski said. 12. What is the function of paragraph 2? A. Explaining a prediction. B. Making a comparison. C. Raising a question. D. Presenting a fact. 13. Why does the author mention KD Deshmukh? A. To praise his behavior. B. To advocate economy. C. To show high grocery prices. D. To prove Kelli Valade’s point. 14. What can be inferred about the price increases’ impact on restaurants? A. It’s one-sided. B. It’s small. C. It’s different. D. It’s short-lived. 15. What’s the best title for the text? A. Inflation Stops America’s Grocery Trend B. Inflation Changes Americans’ Dinner Plans C. America’s Food Change Reflects Inflation D. Americans’ Dinner Choices Cause Inflation 第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Here are four surprising health benefits of camping. ___16___ Camping will force you to stay away from your electronic devices and connect with mother nature. This is because it’s generally harder to get a signal when you’re in the mountains and remote places. This will actually help you build up your relationship with mother nature and your family and friends. You will reduce stress. With the tight schedules and the busy environment we face in the city, our stress levels may rise in the long run. How do we take a break from all the stress? ___17___ The fresh air and peaceful landscape you have will calm your nerves and reduce all your stress. Nature has a natural way of helping your body, mind, and soul find peace. You will perform new activities. We tend to have a sedentary (久坐的) lifestyle. ___18___ We’re often too tired to do any form of exercise. However, camping can help you back to health. It enables you to become more physically active. Just walking and trekking (跋涉) to your intended destination is enough exercise. You can also do other physical activities such as swimming, climbing, building, fishing, etc. ___19___ Camping can help you get some fresh air that does good to your lungs and brain. When you’re in the mountains, all you can feel is the freshness of the environment. ___20___ Therefore, give your body and mind the fresh air they need by camping from time to time. A. We can do it through camping. B. It’ll cut your connection with technology. C. Camping makes you feel happier and stronger. D. You feel like your body and mind can deal with polluted air. E. We all know how oxygen and clean air are vital for our health. F. These can make your body active, and you feel more energetic. G. That’s because of the office jobs as well as tons of appointments we have. 第二部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Mrs. Thomson was hospitalized due to a serious illness. For her, her family ___21___ a caretaker, Ashley. Ashley’s great care earned her and her family’s praise. Upon Mrs. Thomson’s discharge (出院), she wanted to ___22___ Ashley but found her gone, leaving only a letter and the returned pay. The letter revealed a past ___23___. Dear Mrs. Thomson, That I ___24___ you has been a gift you gave me. I cannot ___25___ the money you offered. You didn’t ___26___ me, but I did on the first day I saw you in the hospital. A decade ago, you ___27___ my child and me. It was a stormy day, and the river became a torrent (激流). My child was swept away, and I followed ___28___. You, despite the danger, jumped into the torrent without being ___29___. You battled the rapids, found us, and guided us to safety. Your ____30____ was our only hope in our darkest hour. But I never had the ____31____ to express my thanks. You left without leaving any identifying information. I’m ____32____ I met you again! I tried to repay your kindness, but no service could ever be ____33____. Yours truly, Ashley Reading the letter, Mrs. Thomson was moved to tears. The ____34____ of that day resurfaced. She never ____35____ recognition or return for her actions, but life had a way of bringing stories full circle. 21. A. hired B. met C. repaid D. helped 22. A. thank B. stop C. remind D. persuade 23. A. message B. story C. record D. trip 24. A. called on B. dealt with C. cared for D. stared at 25. A. remember B. donate C. return D. accept 26. A. trust B. recognize C. question D. satisfy 27. A. promised B. saved C. puzzled D. attracted 28. A. tirelessly B. patiently C. doubtfully D. helplessly 29. A. surprised B. worried C. hesitant D. nervous 30. A. courage B. advice C. responsibility D. independence 31. A. ability B. permission C. belief D. chance 32. A. sure B. proud C. curious D. lucky 33. A. necessary B. enough C. hard D. cheap 34 A. purpose B. imagination C. memory D. truth 35. A. sought B. counted C. reached D. found 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个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Travelling thousands of kilometers from her homeland to northeast China to attend a football event, Phonphirun Philawan finds herself fully immersed (沉浸) in a unique and ___36___ (impress) experience. The 25-year-old ___37___ (play) from Thailand represented the team of College of Asian Scholars at the ongoing 2nd Asian University Sports Federation Football Cup in Longjing City, northeast China’s Jilin Province, and the eight-day event has attracted 12 university teams from eight countries and regions including China, Saudi Arabia, Nepal and South Korea. It’s been her ___38___ (four) trip to China. According to Philawan, the weather in Longjing is “a bit cold”, but the delicious local foods, well ___39___ (equip) facilities, and enthusiastic football atmosphere have made her feel warm and welcomed. “Football has ___40___ history of more than 100 years here. It’s amazing,” Philawan said, ___41___ (add) that she wants to take this opportunity to make more friends who play football and immerse herself in the beauty of the city. Yanbian is one of the earliest regions in China ___42___ football started to develop. Up to now, it ___43___ (send) more than 40 athletes to national teams at all levels and more than 500 athletes to clubs. In recognition of ___44___ (it) vital role in shaping the football landscape in China, Yanbian was honored with the title of “hometown of football”. ____45____ (lucky), in 1979, it became one of the first cities in the nation to be designated (指定) as a key city for football development. 第三部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 你班外教在介绍中外音乐文化后，要求每位同学谈谈自己心目中最喜欢的一首歌。请用英语写一篇发言稿，内容包括： 1. 简述这首歌； 2. 喜欢的理由。 参考词汇：旋律melody； 歌词lyrics 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。 Hello, everyone! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ That’s all for my report Thanks. 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 an age-old school, Mrs. Smith’s classroom was a peaceful place where kids could learn and grow. But this term, a new student named Logan was going to change everything. Logan was a big kid with messy hair and a frown (皱眉) on his face. He walked into Mrs. Smith’s class late on the first day, his bag hanging low, and looked like he didn’t want to be there. He was a transfer student (转校生). It didn’t take long for Mrs. Smith to notice that he was not like the others. He was always late for school, his homework was always missing, and his disinterest in learning was clearly noticeable. Days turned into weeks, and Logan’s behavior remained unchanged. Mrs. Smith, with her years of experience, knew that there was a story behind Logan’s eyes, a story that needed to be heard. One afternoon, after the school was over, Mrs. Smith gently asked Logan to stay and talk with her. Logan hesitated first, and then agreed. Mrs. Smith asked him about his family and his hobbies. Logan was so moved, because for the first time in his memory, his teacher could communicate with him patiently and listen to his inner thoughts. He said to her, “I’ve always enjoyed building all kinds of city models. I’d very much like to take part in the Environment-Friendly City Model competition, which will be held in our city this year. But my mom and dad think that this hobby will influence my studies. They don’t allow me to build city models any more. I’ve had a lot of arguments with them. Gradually, I started being late for school, not handing in homework, and my grades in all subjects kept going down. So they transferred me to this new school this term. But I’m still not interested in studying. I don’t know what to do!” It was in that quiet moment that Mrs Smith learned why Logan wasn’t interested in learning. 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。 Mrs. Smith was determined to help Logan out. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The day of the competition arrived. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$