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吉安一中2024—2025学年度上学期期中考试 高三英语试卷 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 woman do? A. Go to the bathroom. B. Keep an eye on the bag. C. Check inside the man’s bag. 2. What’s the relationship between the two speakers? A. Relatives. B. Classmates. C. Colleagues. 3. Where are the two speakers? A. In a restaurant. B. In a hotel. C. In a party. 4. What do the two speakers think of the weather report? A. It’s unreliable. B. It’s accurate. C. It’s worrying. 5. What is bothering the man? A. His low salary. B. His heavy workload. C. The difficulty of hiring people. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第 6至7题。 6. How much time do they have before the party starts? A. 15 minutes. B. 30 minutes. C. 45 minutes. 7. What problem is the man facing? A. He’s running out of time. B. He doesn’t know how to get there. C. He’s trapped in a traffic jam. 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。 8. What do we know about the woman? A. She directed the musical. B. She quit dancing due to an accident. C. She has no dancing talent. 9. Why does the woman love going to musicals? A. She can see her old friends. B. She misses dancing. C. She likes the art form. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. Why is Chris unhappy? A. He was late for class. B. His friend had an accident. C. He was seriously injured. 11. What happened to Greg? A. He suffered a head injury. B. He was hit by a car. C. He got hurt on his way home. 12. Where will the two speakers meet? A. At the woman’s home. B. At the man’s house. C. At the hospital. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What is a must for the position? A. A bachelor’s degree in computer engineering. B. Hands-on programming experience. C. Skills relating to developing applications. 14. What kind of person is David according to his description? A. Modest. B. Open-minded. C. Careful. 15. How does Cathy feel about David? A. Satisfied. B. Doubtful. C. Uninterested. 16. When will David hear back from the company? A. Within three days. B. Within a week. C. Within a month. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. How long will the bus ride take? A. 15 minutes. B. 35 minutes. C. 50 minutes. 18. What is illegal in Los Cabos? A. Eating on a bus. B. Drinking alcohol. C. Being drunk in public. 19. Who might consider Los Cabos an ideal destination? A. Hiking enthusiasts. B. Water sports lovers. C. Fans of historic sites. 20. Where can tourists learn about the packages Suntan Tours offers? A. From street vendors. B. At tomorrow’s information session. C. At the hotel they are heading to. 第二部分 阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A How much will it cost to live in Oxford, if you study in this world-renowned university? The lower and upper range of likely living costs for 2024-25 is provided below. These costs are based on a single, full-time student with no dependents, living in Oxford. We provide the costs per month and you can multiply up by the number of months you expect to live here, so that you are fully aware of and consider very carefully the likely living costs associated with your chosen courses of study at Oxford. Likely living costs For 1 month For 9 months Lower range Upper range Lower range Upper range Food £300 £470 £2,700 £4,230 Accommodation £700 £860 £5,040 £6,192 Personal items £180 £305 £1,620 £2,745 Social activities £40 £90 £360 £810 Study costs £35 £80 £315 £720 Other £20 £35 £180 £315 Total £1275 £1,840 £10,215 £15,012 In order to provide these likely living costs, the University and the Oxford Student Union have conducted a relevant survey among existing students about the expenditure data. Food: Three ordinary meals on campus each day, dining out not counted. Accommodation: The figures above show a 20% discount, which is commonly accepted in Oxford, if the same apartment is rented by the same student for 9 months and more in a row. They also include related bills (for example, utilities such as electricity and heating). Study costs: These are likely costs directly related to your studies, such as text books, stationery, printing and photocopying, course- related equipment and materials. Other: These are small, mixed costs which do not fall under the other categories above. You may need to make additional budget for costs such as travel to and from fieldwork out of the city, or for international students the visa and health care costs (see student visa webpages). These costs are not included in the figures above. 1. How do the data come out? A. They’re estimated by the authority. B. They’re provided by the graduates. C. They’re based on the costs of last term. D. They’re collected from current students. 2. How much does an Oxford student spend at least on accommodation for a year? A. £6,192. B. £7,140. C. £6,720. D. £8,400. 3. What is the purpose of the survey mentioned? A. To determine the average living expenses in Oxford. B. To instruct students to make a budget for costs. C. To establish the likely living costs for the year. D. To compare the living costs in other universities 【答案】1. D 2. C 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了牛津大学学习的学生（尤其是2024 - 2025年度的学生），说明其在牛津生活可能产生的各项生活费用情况。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“In order to provide these likely living costs, the University and the Oxford Student Union have conducted a relevant survey among existing students about the expenditure data. (为了提供这些可能的生活费用，大学和牛津学生会对现有学生进行了一项关于支出数据的相关调查)”可知，这些可能的生活费用数据是通过大学和牛津学生会对在校学生进行相关支出数据的调查得来的，即数据是从在校学生那里收集的，故选D项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据表格中“Accommodation For 1 month Lower range £700 (住宿1个月下限£700)”及第四段中“Accommodation: The figures above show a 20% discount, which is commonly accepted in Oxford, if the same apartment is rented by the same student for 9 months and more in a row. (住宿：上图显示了20%的折扣，如果同一套公寓由同一学生连续9个月或更长时间租用，这在牛津是普遍接受的)”可知，住宿费用一个月的下限是£700。但如果同一学生连续租用同一公寓9个月及以上，会有20%的折扣，没有折扣时一年的费用为£700×12 = £8,400。有折扣的情况是针对连续租9个月及以上，一年的实际费用应该是£8,400×(1 - 20%) = £6,720，故选C项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“We provide the costs per month and you can multiply up by the number of months you expect to live here, so that you are fully aware of and consider very carefully the likely living costs associated with your chosen courses of study at Oxford. (我们提供每月的费用，你可以乘以你预计在这里居住的月数，以便你充分了解并非常仔细地考虑与你选择的牛津学习课程相关的可能生活费用)”可知，此次调查的目的就是确定在牛津学习一年可能的生活费用，以便学生能清楚了解并仔细考虑相关费用情况。故选C项。 B Sanding on the shore of a lake, I can’t help but marvel at the tens or hundreds of thousands of small rocks that surround my boots. They were all created from hard surfaces, their edges softening over time. And I wonder, can we learn from a pile of rocks? Even the tallest mountains have worn down; none are as tall as they were 1,000 years ago. And much like a rock. I’ve found my attitude has softened and my desire to better understand others has expanded with each trip around the sun. Once I too was a sharp rock covered in pointy edges. Today, after decades of the waters of life coursing over me, my edges are softer and more understanding. I’m less likely to judge and more interested in learning how we can exist together. But I’m not a rock. I’m a human-being filled with all the drama built into my DNA. Two years ago, while traveling in the Pacific Northwest, I watched a restaurant owner ask a guy to leave for not falling in line with the rules. Not forceful and net rude. On the door read a sign: “Please wear a mask before entering our restaurant. We don’t like it either, but let’s all do what we can.” But the guy tried to argue about the note. I sat watching. understanding both sides. I’ve been this guy before, using my youthful edges to chip away at the world. What I lost, however, was the ability to grow by looking through others’ eyes, and thus the possibility of finding content and success. You can fit more rounded rocks in a jar than those with sharp edges. The former look for ways to adjust and make room for others; the latter never give an inch to accommodate others. Time, like the waters rolling against once sharp stones, changes us by washing away our resistance to seeing the world from another’s point of view. I placed a rounded stone into my pocket. Mother Nature is holding class again. 4. What does the author compare the rocks to? A. People with varied personalities. B. DNA unique to each person. C. Challenges that we come across. D. Our abilities that grows with time. 5. What caused the argument in the restaurant? A. Lack of clarity in the sign. B. The owner’s inappropriate attitude. C. Demanding restaurant requests. D. The guy’s failing to obey the rules. 6. Which best describes the author’s attitude toward the world when he was young? A. Respectful. B. Aggressive. C. Ambiguous. D. Tolerant. 7. What does the author try to convey through this text? A. We should adjust ourselves to new conditions. B. Be brave when in the face of difficulties in life. C. It’s necessary to obey the rules in public spaces. D. Being open and understanding brings satisfaction. 【答案】4. A 5. D 6. B 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议的文章，主要叙述并议论了人如同岩石一般不断磨平棱角，学会理解体谅他人的过程。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。从文章第三段“Even the tallest mountains have worn down; none are as tall as they were 1,000 years ago. And much like a rock. I’ve found my attitude has softened and my desire to better understand others has expanded with each trip around the sun. (即使是最高的山也已磨损；没有一座像一千年前那么高。和这些岩石很像，我发现我的态度软化了，而随着每一次的旅行，我也更渴望能去更好地了解他人) ”可知，作者把岩石比成有着各自性格的人。故选A项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。文章第六段讲到“Two years ago, while traveling in the Pacific Northwest, I watched a restaurant owner ask a guy to leave for not falling in line with the rules. Not forceful and net rude. On the door read a sign: “Please wear a mask before entering our restaurant. We don’t like it either, but let’s all do what we can.” But the guy tried to argue about the note. (两年前，在太平洋西北地区旅行时，我看到一个餐馆老板要求一个不遵守规定的人离开。他的态度既不强硬，也不粗鲁。门上写着：“请戴上口罩进入我们的餐厅。我们也不喜欢这样，但让我们一起尽己所能。”但那家伙试图就这条规定进行争吵。)”，从中可知，这次餐馆的争吵原因是这个人未能遵守规则。故选D项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。从文章第四段“Once I too was a sharp rock covered in pointy edges. (我也曾是一块边缘锐利的尖石）”可知，作者年轻时是有棱有角的性格，态度比较激进好斗。故选B项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。从文章倒数第二段“You can fit more rounded rocks in a jar than those with sharp edges. The former look for ways to adjust and make room for others; the latter never give an inch to accommodate others. Time, like the waters rolling against once sharp stones, changes us by washing away our resistance to seeing the world from another’s point of view. (圆的石头比棱角分明的石头更容易装进罐子里。前者想办法调整自己，为他人腾出空间；后者从不让步迁就别人。时间就像水流冲刷着尖锐的石头，冲走我们对从别人的角度看世界的抗拒，从而改变了我们）”可知，作者通过本文传达的应是“开放和理解的态度将使我们获得满意”。故选D项。 C Researchers at the University of Exeter in England have crafted a device that employs artificial intelligence (AI) to detect Asian wasps (黄蜂). AI refers to the capability of computers to learn from experiences and execute tasks swiftly that would typically require a significant time investment from humans. Asian wasps are considered an invasive species. indicating that they are not native to the UK and can disrupt our ecosystem — the environment and its living organisms. These wasps feed on local insects and pose a significant threat to honey bees with a single wasp capable of killing up to 50 honey bees in a day. The innovative system, named VespAI, uses a sponge cloth soaked with a liquid that attracts wasps. Once the wasps are drawn in an automatic camera takes pictures of them. The AI then analyzes the photos to determine whether the insect is an Asian wasp or a European wasp, which is a native species. If an Asian wasp is spotted, a notification is sent right away to the researcher’s phone or computer. VespAI acts as an early-warning system, allowing for the detection of any Asian wasps that may have entered a new area of the UK. Its high precision helps authorities respond quickly to follow the wasps, find their nests, and get rid of them before they can reproduce. There is growing concern among experts that Asian wasps may have made a lasting home in the UK rather than being merely transient or accidental arrivals. Currently, the UK’s way of dealing with Asian wasps depends on people seeing them, recognizing them, and reporting them. However, many of these reports turn out to be other kinds of insects, which is not a very effective way to handle the situation. Dr. Thomas O’Shea-Wbeller, who worked on VespAI, said this new system won’t mistake other insects for Asian wasps or miss them when they come around. VespAI has been tested on the island of Jersey and will be tried in other places this year. 8. What does paragraph 3 mainly focus on? A. VespAI’s design and operation. B. The effectiveness of wasps traps. C. VespAI’s influence on ecosystem. D. Traditional wasp detecting methods. 9. What does the underlined word “transient” mean in paragraph5? A. Widespread. B. Temporary. C. Frequent. D. Dangerous. 10. Which statement Would Dr. Thomas probably agree with? A. VespAI will help manage wasp invasions. B. VespAI requires constant human inspection. C. The current reporting system is highly effective. D. The current methods fail to identify Asian wasps. 11. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. AI Disrupts the Survival of Insects B. The Threat of Asian Wasps to Bees C. AI Technology Boosts Wasp Detection D. The Impact of Al on Insect Identification 【答案】8. A 9. B 10. A 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了AI技术如何用于黄蜂检测。 【8题详解】 主旨大意题。文章第三段“The innovative system, named VespAI, uses a sponge cloth soaked with a liquid that attracts wasps.（这个创新的系统被命名为VespAI，它用海绵布浸泡了一种吸引黄蜂的液体。）”介绍了这一系统的设计；“Once the wasps are drawn in an automatic camera takes pictures of them. The AI then analyzes the photos to determine whether the insect is an Asian wasp or a European wasp, which is a native species.（一旦黄蜂被吸进去，自动相机就会给它们拍照。然后，人工智能分析照片，确定昆虫是亚洲黄蜂还是本土物种欧洲黄蜂。）”介绍了这一系统的操作过程，故选项A“VespAI的设计和操作”为第三段的主要内容。故选A项。 【9题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词前文“There is growing concern among experts that Asian wasps may have made a lasting home in the UK (专家们越来越担心亚洲黄蜂可能已经在英国建立了持久的家园)”和“rather than(而不是)”以及后文“or accidental arrivals(或意外抵达)”可知，亚洲黄蜂可能已经在英国建立了一个持久的家园，而不仅仅是短暂或意外的到来。划线词transient应与前文lasting (持续的，长期的) 词意相反，故transient应意为“短暂的，暂时的”；选项B的temporary意为“暂时的，临时的”，符合题意。故选B。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。从文章最后一段“Dr. Thomas O’Shea-Wbeller, who worked on VespAI, said this new system won’t mistake other insects for Asian wasps or miss them when they come around. （研究VespAI的Thomas O’Shea-Wbeller博士称，这个新系统不会把其他昆虫误认为是亚洲黄蜂，也不会在它们来的时候错过它们。）”可知，Dr. Thomas认为VespAI系统是可靠的，将对人们应对黄蜂侵袭起到帮助作用，选项A“VespAI系统将帮助人们对付黄蜂侵袭”这一说法是Dr. Thomas可能会认同的。故选A。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。从本文第一段“Researchers at the University of Exeter in England have crafted a device that employs artificial intelligence (AI) to detect Asian wasps.（英国埃克塞特大学的研究人员发明了一种利用人工智能探测亚洲黄蜂的设备）及全文的描述可知，本文主要介绍AI科技应用于黄蜂探测，故选项C“AI科技推动黄蜂探测”作为本文标题是最合适的。故选C。 D The book has a unique status as a symbol of human culture and civilization. It is a vehicle for sharing stories, spreading knowledge, examining the nature of our extraordinary species and imagining what lies beyond our familiar world. As Carlyle suggests, books ultimately provide an invaluable and comprehensive record of what it means to be human. This volume (选集) takes a list of fifty of the most influential books of all time, putting each into is historical context. From ancient game-changers like The Epic of Gilgamesh and The liad, through sacred texts and works of philosophical reflection by the likes of Confucius and Plato, via scientific essays, historic “firsts” and cultural works of enduring impact, these are volumes that are at once both products of their societies and vital texts in influencing those same civilizations. What this selection isn’t is a celebration of the literary canon (精品), a reaffirmation of the “best” books from the past. You will find no Austen or Dickens here, nor Dostoyevsky or Garcia Marquez. There is Shakespeare and Cervantes and Tolstoy, but not because they are somehow “better” than those others. Rather, this collection aims to select books that reflect the passage of human history. Most not only reflect, though, but themselves changed how we think and live. By definition, they are “important” works and, in broad critical terms, “great” works too. But this book is not concerned with which works are the greatest of all - there are plenty of other volumes that try to figure that out, and good luck to them. Unavoidably, making a selection such as this is highly subjective. In selecting fifty titles, we can only hope to dip our toe into the vast pool of literature from ages gone by. In doing so, it is foolish to make any claim for definiteness (确定性). Instead, we are playing a literary game. Which of the fifty choices are undeniable? Which are taking a place better deserved by some other works? Everyone will have their own ideas. In the end, it matters little that we all agree. More important is that by turning our minds to the question in the first place, we might meet some unfamiliar works, revisit some old favorites and gain some insight and pleasure in the process. 12. What is the first paragraph mainly about? A. Criteria for selecting important books. B. The types of books included in the list. C. The role of influential books in history. D. Books as a record of human civilization. 13. What accounts for the 50 books being selected for the volume? A. Their high literary quality and awards. B. Their popularity and widespread influence. C Their reflection of human history and impact. D. Their inclusion in traditional literary collections. 14. What can be inferred from paragraph 4? A. The appreciation of literature is a game for us. B. Literature is too complicated for us to explore. C. The selecting process is subjective and flexible. D. Literary works selection is based on definite claims. 15. What is the ultimate goal of presenting the list of 50 books? A. To seek agreement on literature. B. To encourage literary exploration. C. To determine the most influential books. D. To observe a specific literary tradition. 【答案】12. D 13. C 14. C 15. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文讨论了书籍在人类文化和文明中的重要地位，并介绍了一个包含五十本最具影响力书籍的选集。 【12题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“The book has a unique status as a symbol of human culture and civilization. It is a vehicle for sharing stories, spreading knowledge, examining the nature of our extraordinary species and imagining what lies beyond our familiar world. As Carlyle suggests, books ultimately provide an invaluable and comprehensive record of what it means to be human.(这本书在人类文化和文明中占据着独一无二的地位。它是分享故事、传播知识、审视我们这一非凡物种本质以及想象我们熟悉世界之外的存在的载体。正如卡莱尔所言，书籍最终为我们提供了关于何以为人的无价且全面的记录。)”可知，第一段主要讲述了书籍在人类文化和文明中的独特地位，指出书籍是分享故事、传播知识、审视人类本质和想象未知世界的媒介，并最终提供了关于人类本质的宝贵记录。因此，该段主要讨论的是书籍是人类文明的记录。故选D。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“What this selection isn’t is a celebration of the literary canon (精品), a reaffirmation of the “best” books from the past.(这个选集并非是对文学经典的颂扬，也不是对过去“最佳”书籍的再次肯定。)”和“Rather, this collection aims to select books that reflect the passage of human history. Most not only reflect, though, but themselves changed how we think and live.(相反，这个选集旨在挑选那些能够反映人类历史进程的书籍。不过，这些书籍中的大多数不仅仅反映了历史，它们自身也改变了我们的思维和生活方式。)”可知，这50本书被选入选集是因为它们对人类历史的反映和影响。故选C。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Unavoidably, making a selection such as this is highly subjective. In selecting fifty titles, we can only hope to dip our toe into the vast pool of literature from ages gone by. In doing so, it is foolish to make any claim for definiteness (确定性).(不可避免地，做出这样的选择是非常主观的。在选择五十本书时，我们只能希望稍微涉足一下过去的文学宝库。这样做时，任何确定性的主张都是愚蠢的。)”可知，选择的过程是主观的和灵活的。故选C。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“More important is that by turning our minds to the question in the first place, we might meet some unfamiliar works, revisit some old favorites and gain some insight and pleasure in the process.(更重要的是，首先把心思转向这个问题，我们可能会遇到一些不熟悉的作品，重新回顾一些旧时的最爱，并在这一过程中获得一些见解和乐趣。)”可知，列出50本书的最终目的是鼓励读者进行文学探索，发现新的作品，重新回顾旧作，并享受这个过程。故选B。 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。 Olympic medals are among the most respected honors in the sporting world, symbolizing not only athletic victory, but also the rich history, fine craftsmanship, and longstanding traditions of the Games. ____16____ Are they made entirely of gold, silver, and bronze? And what makes the Paris 2024 Olympic medals special? Originally, Olympic winners in 776 BCE were honored with olive wreaths (橄榄花环) rather than medals. The concept of medals as we know them today first emerged at the 1896 Athens Games. However, solid gold medals were no longer awarded after 1912. ____17____ As a result, the International Olympic Committee later updated the regulations regarding medal composition and design. Modern gold medals are primarily composed of 92.5% silver with a six-gram gold plating for appearance. ____18____ They contain at least 92.5% pure silver, and bronze medals consist of 95% copper and 5% zinc (锌). This mixture ensures the medals’ longevity and makes them cheaper. An Olympic gold medal may be worth over £500, but its value to athletes goes beyond its financial worth. ____19____ For instance, the 2012 London Olympics medals featured the River Thames and London skyline. Rio 2016 focused on sustainability by using leftover mirrors and X-ray plates. Tokyo 2020 medals, made from recycled electronics, emphasized technological innovation. For the Paris 2024 Olympics, the medals are particularly distinctive. Each features a hexagon (六边形) with the Paris 2024 logo on one side and Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, in front of the Eiffel Tower on the other. ____20____ As Thierry Reboul, creative director of Paris 2024, stated, “These medals offer athletes a physical piece of Paris to take home.” A. Pure gold is soft and easily damaged. B. When were these medals first introduced? C. Who is responsible for designing the medals? D. Silver medals, by contrast, live up to their names. E. With these symbols, they honor the history of the Olympics. F. Unique to this year, the medals use metal from the Eiffel Tower. G. The design of medals reflects the host city’s distinct style and values. 【答案】16. B 17. A 18. D 19. G 20. F 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了奥运会奖牌的历史、材质以及2024届伦敦奥运会奖牌的特点。 【16题详解】 根据空后“Are they made entirely of gold, silver, and bronze? And what makes the Paris 2024 Olympic medals special?(它们是用金、银和青铜制成的吗？是什么让 2024 年巴黎奥运会的奖牌与众不同？)”可知，后文提出了与奥运奖牌相关的问题，故此空应与后文排比，同样设问，且根据文章第二段内容“The concept of medals as we know them today first emerged at the 1896 Athens Games.(奖牌的概念首先出现在1896年雅典奥运会。)”可知，文章第二段在解释此空提出的问题，故B项“这些奖牌于什么时候首次引入的呢？”符合，故选B项。 【17题详解】 根据空前“However, solid gold medals were no longer awarded after 1912.(然而，自1912年后，不再颁发纯金牌。)”和空后“As a result, the International Olympic Committee later updated the regulations regarding medal composition and design.(结果，后来国际奥委会更新了关于金牌成分和设计的规则。)”可知，空前提到不再颁发纯金牌，空后又提出了关于金牌成分和设计规则的改变，故A项“纯金很软，容易损坏。”符合，承接前文不再颁发纯金牌的原因，又引出空后修改金牌的成分和设计的规则，故选A项。 【18题详解】 根据空前“Modern gold medals are primarily composed of 92.5% silver with a six- gram gold plating for appearance.(现代金牌主要由 92.5%的银和六克镀金组成。)”可知，空前解释了金牌的成分，且根据空后“They contain at least 92.5% pure silver(它们含有至少92.5%的纯银。)”可知，空后提出了银的成分，故D项“相比之下，银牌是名副其实的。”符合，与前文构成对比，金牌由 92.5%的银和六克镀金组成，相比之下，银牌是名副其实的，它们含有至少92.5%的纯银，且空后的They指代D项中的Silver medals，故选D项。 【19题详解】 根据空后“For instance, the 2012 London Olympics medals featured the River Thames and London skyline. Rio 2016 focused on sustainability by using leftover mirrors and X-ray plates. Tokyo 2020 medals, made from recycled electronics, emphasized technological innovation. (例如，2012年伦敦奥运会奖牌以泰晤士河和伦敦天际线为特色。2016年里约热内卢奥运会通过使用剩余的镜子和X光片来关注可持续发展。2020 年东京奥运会奖牌由回收电子产品制成，强调技术创新。)”可知，空后举例说明了每届奥运会奖牌的不同的设计，故G项“奖牌的设计反映了主办城市的风格和价值观”符合，位于本段句首，主题句，引出后文，故选G项。 【20题详解】 根据空前“Each features a hexagon (六边形) with the Paris 2024 logo on one side and Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, in front of the Eiffel Tower on the other.(每枚奖牌都是六边形的，一边印有巴黎2024的标志，另一边印有希腊胜利女神耐克站在埃菲尔铁塔前的形象。)”可知，空前提到了伦敦奥运会的奖牌，故此空F项“今年的独特之处在于，奖牌使用的金属来自埃菲尔铁塔”符合，进一步介绍巴黎 2024 年奥运会奖牌的特点，故选F项。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分, 满分15分) 阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项 I was thrilled to cover a new expedition to Qomolangma as a journalist. However, as I got off the vehicle at the base camp, I was immediately ____21____ by dizziness and shortness of breath — ____22____ of mountain sickness. Even the act of taking a few steps demanded an extraordinary amount of ____23____. At that moment, a question ____24____ within me: Why do people keep climbing Mount Qomolangma? When asked this question, British mountaineer George Mallory gave his famous ____25____: “Because it’s there.” Mallory reminded me of countless climbers who have put their lives at risk to ____26____ the mountain’s towering height with their own footsteps. They encounter an almost vertical (垂直的) wall close to the top. It is so difficult to find ____27____ points for climbing that the earliest climbers thought no one could ____28____ the wall. In 1960, Liu Lianman, a Chinese climber, let his teammates ____29____ on his shoulders to cross the wall. Already ____30____, he gathered all his strength to uplift his teammates. Though his ____31____ did not appear on the list of those who reached the top, Liu is undoubtedly a true ____32____. I recalled the interview with Dong Hongjuan, the first woman to conquer (征服) 14 mountains above 8,000 meters, who ____33____ understands how small humans are compared to ____34____. She told me: “I never felt I conquered those mountains; it’s just that the mountains ____35____ me.” 21. A. drawn B. found C. taught D. struck 22. A. signs B. types C. risks D. causes 23. A. patience B. energy C. money D. practice 24. A. ended B. arose C. response D. lay 25. A. suggestion B. response C. conclusion D. guidance 26. A. adjust B. cover C. confirm D. measure 27. A. check B. view C. support D. rest 28. A. get past B. come back C. take back D. go through 29. A. step B. fight C. cry D. work. 30. A. disappointed B. terrified C. annoyed D. exhausted 31. A. story B. act C. name D. failure 32. A. champion B. hero C. talent D. friend 33. A. hardly B. truly C. firstly D. slightly 34. A. nature B. life C. time D. success 35. A. protected B. discovered C. admired D. accepted 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. B 24. B 25. B 26. D 27. C 28. A 29. A 30. D 31. C 32. B 33. B 34. A 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者从自己报道一次新的珠峰探险高原反应的经历引发了人们攀登珠穆朗玛峰的探究。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，当我在大本营下车时，我立刻感到头晕和呼吸急促——这是高原反应的征兆。A. drawn画，吸引；B. found发现；C. taught教；D. struck（使）碰撞，被……所侵袭。根据上文“I was thrilled to cover a new expedition to Qomolangma as a journalist. (作为一名记者，我很激动能报道一次新的珠峰探险。)”以及后文“by dizziness and shortness of breath (感到头晕和呼吸急促)”可知，作者立刻被头晕和呼吸急促侵袭——这是高原反应的征兆。故选D。 22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. signs迹象；符号；B. types类型；C. risks风险；D. causes起因。根据上文“dizziness and shortness of breath (头晕和呼吸急促)”可知，这是作者出现高原反应的迹象。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：即使只是走几步也需要耗费大量的精力。A. patience耐心；B. energy精力，能量；C. money金钱；D. practice练习。根据“mountain sickness”可知，高原反应时走路是需要耗费精力的。故选B。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在那一刻，我心中产生了一个问题：为什么人们一直在攀登珠穆朗玛峰？A. ended结束；B. arose出现，引发；C. response反应，响应；D. lay位于。根据本句“Why do people keep climbing Mount Qomolangma? (为什么人们一直在攀登珠穆朗玛峰)”可知，这个是作者的脑海中出现的问题。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当被问及这个问题时，英国登山家乔治·马洛里给出了他著名的回答：“因为它在那里。”A. suggestion建议；B. response回应；C. conclusion总结；D. guidance引导。根据上文“Why do people keep climbing Mount Qomolangma? (为什么人们一直在攀登珠穆朗玛峰)”以及本句““Because it’s there.”(因为它在那里)”可知，这是作者的问题的回应。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：马洛里让我想起了无数的登山者，他们冒着生命危险，用自己的脚步测量这座山的高度。A. adjust调整；B. cover覆盖；C. confirm证实；D. measure测量。根据本句“the mountain’s towering height with their own footsteps.”可知，无数的登山者用自己的脚步测量这座山的高度。故选D。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：要找到攀岩的支撑点是如此困难，以至于最早的登山者认为没有人能翻过这堵墙。A. check核对；B. view视作；C. support支持；D. rest休息。根据上句“They encounter an almost vertical (垂直的) wall close to the top. (他们在靠近顶部的地方遇到了一堵几乎垂直的墙)”可知，他们遇到了一堵几乎垂直的墙，要找到攀岩的支撑点是非常困难的。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意同上。A. get past绕过障碍物，超越阻碍；B. come back返回；C. take back收回；D. go through通过。根据上句“It is so difficult to find ____7____ points for climbing that the earliest climbers ”可知，因为要找到攀岩的支撑点是如此困难，所以最早的登山者认为没有人能翻过这堵墙。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在1960年，刘连满，一个中国登山者，让他的队友踩在他的肩膀上越过墙。A. step踏，踩；B. fight斗争；C. cry哭泣；D. work工作。根据本句“on his shoulders”可知，刘连满让他的队友踩在他的肩膀上越过墙。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：虽然已经筋疲力尽，但他还是鼓起了所有的力量去鼓舞他的队友。A. disappointed失望的；B. terrified非常害怕的；C. annoyed恼怒的；D. exhausted筋疲力尽的。根据本句“he gathered all his strength to uplift his teammates. (但他还是鼓起了所有的力量去鼓舞他的队友)”可知，他应尽所有的力量去鼓舞他的队友，可推知，他已经筋疲力尽。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：虽然他的名字没有出现在那些登顶的人的名单上，刘无疑是一个真正的英雄。A. story故事；B. act行为；C. name名字；D. failure失败。根据本句“on the list of those who reached the top (在那些登顶的人的名单上)”可知，刘的名字没有出现在登顶者的名单上。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. champion冠军；B. hero英雄；C. talent天赋；D. friend朋友。根据上文“Already ____10____, he gathered all his strength to uplift his teammates.”可知，他还是鼓起了所有的力量去鼓舞他的队友，在人们的心中他是真正的英雄。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我想起了对董红娟的采访，董红娟是第一个征服14座8000米以上山峰的女性，她“真正理解人类与自然相比是多么渺小”。A. hardly几乎不；B. truly真正地；C. firstly首先；D. slightly稍微地。根据后文“She told me: “I never felt I conquered those mountains; it’s just that the mountains ____15____ me.””可知，她认为自己可以登顶不是自己征服了那些山，她真正理解人类与自然相比是多么渺小。故选B。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. nature自然；B. life生命；C. time时间；D. success成功。根据本句“how small humans are (人类是多么渺小)”以及“the first woman to conquer (征服) 14 mountains above 8,000 meters (第一个征服14座8000米以上山峰的女性)”可知，人类与自然相比是非常渺小的，此处“高山”指代“自然”。故选A。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她告诉我：“我从来没有觉得我征服了那些山；只是大山接纳了我。”A. protected保护；B. discovered发现；C. admired钦佩；D. accepted接受。根据上句“the first woman to conquer (征服) 14 mountains above 8,000 meters, who ____13____ understands how small humans are compared to”及““I never felt I conquered those mountains”可知，人类与自然相比是非常渺小的，她没有征服那些山，而是大山接受了她。故选D。 第二节 语法填空（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。 Arching across the borders of northern China and southern Mongolia, the remote and rugged landscapes of the Gobi Desert ____36____ (capture) the imagination of adventurers, explorers, scientists, and artists since the age of Marco Polo. Occupying roughly 1,300,000 square kilometers of Inner Asia, the desert takes ____37____ as much as one-third of the total territory of Mongolia. The Gobi, ____38____ (refer) to as a “waterless place” in the Mongolian language, is a rain shadow desert formed on the far side of the Himalayan Mountain Range, which blocks moisture and creates the Gobi’s characteristically dry, semi-arid climate, with ____39____ average rainfall of 195 mm annually. It is extreme climate that has influence the ____40____ (vary) of soil composition and color found in the Gobi Desert. Vegetation (植被), ____41____ thinly distributed, is diverse and includes rare and native species, many of which have adapted over millennia to ____42____ (condition) of drought and water scarcity. ____43____ (geological), the Gobi preserves a rich and varied paleo-environment and ____44____ (consider) a hot spot for fossil discovery. More than 80 species, or one-fifth of the over 400 ____45____ (know) dinosaur species are found in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert. 【答案】36. have captured 37. up 38. referred 39. an 40. variety 41. though 42. conditions 43. Geologically 44. is considered 45. known 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国北部和内蒙古南部交界的戈壁沙漠，主要介绍其气候和植被等地理特征。 【36题详解】 考查时态。句意：横跨中国北部和蒙古国南部的戈壁沙漠，其偏远而崎岖的地貌自马可·波罗时代起就激发着探险家、探索者、科学家和艺术家的想象力。根据“since the age of Marco Polo”可知，该句为现在完成时，空处为该句谓语动词，且主语landscapes为复数，故空处应填have captured。故填have captured。 【37题详解】 考查固定短语。句意：戈壁沙漠占据了中亚大约1,300,000平方公里的面积，占蒙古国总面积的三分之一。短语动词take up意为“占据”，此处描述戈壁沙漠所占面积，符合句意。故填up。 【38题详解】 考查过去分词。句意：戈壁，在蒙古语中意为“无水之地”，是喜马拉雅山脉远侧形成的一片雨影沙漠，喜马拉雅山脉阻挡了湿气，造就了戈壁特有的干燥及半干旱气候，年平均降水量仅为195毫米。分析可知，空处为后置定语修饰The Gobi，且The Gobi与所给词refer逻辑上为被动关系，故空处应填过去分词作定语。故填referred。 【39题详解】 考查冠词。句意：戈壁，在蒙古语中意为“无水之地”，是喜马拉雅山脉远侧形成的一片雨影沙漠，喜马拉雅山脉阻挡了湿气，造就了戈壁特有的干燥及半干旱气候，年平均降水量仅为195毫米。rainfall此处为可数名词，前有发音以元音音素开头的average(平均的)修饰，故需用不定冠词an。故填an。 【40题详解】 考查名词。句意：正是极端气候影响了戈壁沙漠中土壤成分和颜色的多样性。空处为动词influence的宾语，故应为所给词vary的名词形式variety，variety意为“多样性”，为可数名词，此处应为单数形式。故填variety。 【41题详解】 考查连词。句意：植被虽然分布稀疏，但种类多样，其中包括稀有物种和本土物种，其中许多物种历数千年已适应干旱和缺水的环境。该句描述植被“分布稀疏”和“种类多样”两个对立的情况，故空处应填表示“虽然”之意的连词though，状语从句省略句，原句为though it is thinly distributed，省略it is。故填though。 【42题详解】 考查名词。句意：植被虽然分布稀疏，但种类多样，其中包括稀有物种和本土物种，其中许多物种历数千年已适应干旱和缺水的环境。空处为名词作介词to的宾语，空处前无冠词修饰，且表示复数含义，故应为conditions，意为“条件”。故填conditions。 【43题详解】 考查副词。句意：从地理方面看，戈壁保存了丰富多样的古环境，被视为发现化石的热门地点。根据所给词，此处应表示“从地理方面来看”，故应为副词geologically作状语，首字母大写。故填Geologically。 【44题详解】 考查时态语态。句意：从地理方面看，戈壁保存了丰富多样的古环境，被视为发现化石的热门地点。空处为and连接的第二个谓语动词，所给词consider与主语是被动关系，且主语the Gobi为单数，该句时态为一般现在时，故空处应为is considered(被视为)。故填is considered。 【45题详解】 考查过去分词。句意：在蒙古戈壁沙漠发现了超过80种恐龙，占400多种已知恐龙的五分之一。空处作定语修饰dinosaur species，故应为所给词know的非谓语形式；因空处与dinosaur species为被动关系，故应为过去分词known，也为形容词，意为“已知的”。故填known。 第四部分　写作 (共两节, 满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华、新西兰交换生Tim的画作入选了你校学生会举办的“我眼中的大美中国” (Beautiful China in My Eyes)主题画展。请你给Tim写一封邮件，内容包括: (1)表达祝贺; (2)简评其作品。 注意: (1)写作词数应为80个左右; (2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Tim, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, LiHua 【答案】Dear Tim, We have just chosen twelve paintings as part of the exhibition on the theme of “The Beauty of China.” I’m writing to inform you that your painting is among the selected ones. Your painting mainly focuses on the big changes that have taken place in China in the past decades. Not only do you show your love for China but you also show your talent and skills in your painting. There’s no doubt that it has been highly thought of by all the judges. Congratulations to you again. I anticipate that you’ll create more wonderful paintings about China in your spare time. Yours. Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给新西兰交换生Tim写一封邮件，告诉对方其画作入选了你校学生会举办的“我眼中的大美中国”主题画展，内容包括简评他的作品并向他表示祝贺。 【详解】1.词汇积累 主题：subject → theme 专注：concentrate on → focus on 告知：tell → inform 发生：happen → take place 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：We have just chosen twelve paintings as part of the exhibition on the theme of “The Beauty of China.” 拓展句：We have just chosen twelve paintings as part of the exhibition whose theme is “The Beauty of China.” 【点睛】【高分句型1】Not only do you show your love for China, but you also show your talent and skills in your painting（运用了not only…but also…位于句首的倒装句） 【高分句型2】I anticipate that you’ll create more wonderful paintings about China in your spare time.（运用了that引导宾语从句） 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 When I was just ten years old, I learned that trusting can be risky, especially with water and my father. On hot summer days, we would play in the pool. My father could stand tall, but I was only able to keep my head above the water. He wanted me to learn to swim and would say, “Put your head under, it’s not scary.” But I was always afraid of what was hiding in the deep water. One day, while I was looking at a bird, my father quickly put my head under the water. It was scary at first, but it was over in a flash, and I was back up, breathing again. It was a memory I never forgot. When I turned eleven, we went to Miami for a family vacation. At the hotel, there was a big water slide that looked really fun with fancy twists and turns but also a bit scary because it was so high. My father said we could try it together, and if I didn’t like it, we could come back down. I was still remembering the time he surprised me in the pool, so I was a bit worried. But what I didn’t expect was my father’s light push on my back, and I slid down, splashing into the water. It was a big adventure! I supposed I would never believe my father any more. However, two years later, my family went snorkeling (浮潜) in Bermuda, where we got necessary training and sailed into the midst of the Atlantic Ocean with a local coach on a small boat. When we were ready to start snorkeling, my father held onto me at first. I looked down and saw corals nearby, but he began to let me down into the water slowly. Gradually the water covered my ankles and I could feel the cold water. Soon, I couldn’t feel his hands and I was alone in the open ocean. All of a sudden, I completely forgot how to operate my snorkel, breathe, and swim. 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。 Struggling in the water, I felt a wave of relief when my father swam towards me. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Years later, whenever I’m at home, I still see the scar, on my father’s knee. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Struggling in the water, I felt a wave of relief when my father swam towards me. He steadied me and instructed me to stay calm and breathe slowly through the snorkel. With his reassuring presence, I gradually regained control and started to explore the underwater world, fascinated by the vibrant marine life around me. However, as we swam back onto the boat, a strong current swirled me suddenly and I was kind of losing my consciousness. At the sight of my struggling, my father took my hand firmly, trying to lift me to the boat. When I came to myself, I was told that my father’s knee was cut bleeding by something sharp and I felt my throat tightened. Years later, whenever I’m at home, I still see the scar on my father’s knee. It's a reminder of the time he dove off the boat to rescue me when I was caught in a strong current while snorkeling. His selfless act not only saved me that day but also reinforced the depth of his love and the importance of trusting those who truly care for us. The scar is a testament to the bond we share and a lesson in the power of trust and courage. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索，讲述了作者很怕水，第一次与父亲去游泳池玩的时候，父亲直接将作者的头按入水里，想让作者勇敢一点，作者认为父亲是不值得信任的。在11岁与父亲一起出海浮潜时，作者被急流卷入，父亲义无反顾地游向作者，膝盖却不小心被划了一道大口。从此，父亲膝盖上的伤疤提醒作者，这就是父亲对他的爱的表达以及作者对父亲的信任的证明。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“在水中挣扎时，当我看到父亲游向我的时候我感到一阵放松。”可知，本段可以写作者的父亲教会他冷静和浮潜的技巧，让作者在水中看到了海底的美景。但在游回船上的时候，他们遇到了急流，父亲在急流中救了作者，但却被一些锋利的东西在膝盖上留下了疤痕。 ②由第二段首句内容“多年后，无论何时我在家，我都能看到父亲膝盖上的疤痕。”可知，本段可以写作者父亲膝盖上的伤疤就是父亲对自己爱的象征以及作者对父亲的信任的最好证明。 2.续写线索：感到放松→作者欣赏海底美景→回去的时候遇到了急流→父亲救了作者，膝盖上留下了伤疤→伤疤是爱的象征和信任的证明。 3.词类激活： 行为类： 指导：instruct/guide/direct 看到：at the sight of/seeing/catching sight of 就：rescue/come to one’s rescue/save 情绪类： 入迷的：fascinated/attracted/enchanted 难受：feel throat tightened/feel sad/feel sorrowful 关心：care for/show concern for 【点睛】【高分句型1】At the sight of my struggling, my father took my hand firmly, trying to lift me to the boat.(运用了现在分词作状语) 【高分句型2】His selfless act not only saved me that day but also reinforced the depth of his love and the importance of trusting those who truly care for us.(运用了who引导定语从句) 1-5 BCBAB 6-10 CBBCB 11-15 ABABA     16-20 BACBB 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 吉安一中2024—2025学年度上学期期中考试 高三英语试卷 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 woman do? A. Go to the bathroom. B. Keep an eye on the bag. C. Check inside the man’s bag. 2. What’s the relationship between the two speakers? A. Relatives. B. Classmates. C. Colleagues. 3. Where are the two speakers? A. In a restaurant. B. In a hotel. C. In a party. 4. What do the two speakers think of the weather report? A. It’s unreliable. B. It’s accurate. C. It’s worrying. 5. What is bothering the man? A. His low salary. B. His heavy workload. C. The difficulty of hiring people. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第 6至7题。 6. How much time do they have before the party starts? A. 15 minutes. B. 30 minutes. C. 45 minutes. 7. What problem is the man facing? A. He’s running out of time. B. He doesn’t know how to get there. C. He’s trapped in a traffic jam. 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。 8. What do we know about the woman? A. She directed the musical. B. She quit dancing due to an accident. C. She has no dancing talent. 9. Why does the woman love going to musicals? A. She can see her old friends. B She misses dancing. C. She likes the art form. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. Why is Chris unhappy? A. He was late for class. B. His friend had an accident. C. He was seriously injured. 11. What happened to Greg? A. He suffered a head injury. B. He was hit by a car. C. He got hurt on his way home. 12. Where will the two speakers meet? A. At the woman’s home. B. At the man’s house. C. At the hospital. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What is a must for the position? A. A bachelor’s degree in computer engineering. B. Hands-on programming experience. C. Skills relating to developing applications. 14. What kind of person is David according to his description? A. Modest. B. Open-minded. C. Careful. 15. How does Cathy feel about David? A. Satisfied. B. Doubtful. C. Uninterested. 16. When will David hear back from the company? A. Within three days. B. Within a week. C. Within a month. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. How long will the bus ride take? A. 15 minutes. B. 35 minutes. C. 50 minutes. 18. What is illegal in Los Cabos? A. Eating on a bus. B. Drinking alcohol. C. Being drunk in public. 19. Who might consider Los Cabos an ideal destination? A. Hiking enthusiasts. B. Water sports lovers. C. Fans of historic sites. 20. Where can tourists learn about the packages Suntan Tours offers? A. From street vendors. B. At tomorrow’s information session. C. At the hotel they are heading to. 第二部分 阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A How much will it cost to live in Oxford, if you study in this world-renowned university? The lower and upper range of likely living costs for 2024-25 is provided below. These costs are based on a single, full-time student with no dependents, living in Oxford. We provide the costs per month and you can multiply up by the number of months you expect to live here, so that you are fully aware of and consider very carefully the likely living costs associated with your chosen courses of study at Oxford. Likely living costs For 1 month For 9 months Lower range Upper range Lower range Upper range Food £300 £470 £2,700 £4,230 Accommodation £700 £860 £5040 £6,192 Personal items £180 £305 £1,620 £2,745 Social activities £40 £90 £360 £810 Study costs £35 £80 £315 £720 Other £20 £35 £180 £315 Total £1,275 £1,840 £10,215 £15,012 In order to provide these likely living costs, the University and the Oxford Student Union have conducted a relevant survey among existing students about the expenditure data. Food: Three ordinary meals on campus each day, dining out not counted. Accommodation: The figures above show a 20% discount, which is commonly accepted in Oxford, if the same apartment is rented by the same student for 9 months and more in a row. They also include related bills (for example, utilities such as electricity and heating). Study costs: These are likely costs directly related to your studies, such as text books, stationery, printing and photocopying, course- related equipment and materials. Other: These are small, mixed costs which do not fall under the other categories above. You may need to make additional budget for costs such as travel to and from fieldwork out of the city or for international students the visa and health care costs (see student visa webpages). These costs are not included in the figures above. 1. How do the data come out? A. They’re estimated by the authority. B. They’re provided by the graduates. C. They’re based on the costs of last term. D. They’re collected from current students. 2. How much does an Oxford student spend at least on accommodation for a year? A. £6,192. B. £7,140. C. £6,720. D. £8,400. 3. What is the purpose of the survey mentioned? A. To determine the average living expenses in Oxford. B. To instruct students to make a budget for costs. C. To establish the likely living costs for the year. D. To compare the living costs in other universities B Sanding on the shore of a lake, I can’t help but marvel at the tens or hundreds of thousands of small rocks that surround my boots. They were all created from hard surfaces, their edges softening over time. And I wonder, can we learn from a pile of rocks? Even the tallest mountains have worn down; none are as tall as they were 1,000 years ago. And much like a rock. I’ve found my attitude has softened and my desire to better understand others has expanded with each trip around the sun. Once I too was a sharp rock covered in pointy edges. Today, after decades of the waters of life coursing over me, my edges are softer and more understanding. I’m less likely to judge and more interested in learning how we can exist together. But I’m not a rock. I’m a human-being filled with all the drama built into my DNA. Two years ago, while traveling in the Pacific Northwest, I watched a restaurant owner ask a guy to leave for not falling in line with the rules. Not forceful and net rude. On the door read a sign: “Please wear a mask before entering our restaurant. We don’t like it either, but let’s all do what we can.” But the guy tried to argue about the note. I sat watching. understanding both sides. I’ve been this guy before, using my youthful edges to chip away at the world. What I lost, however, was the ability to grow by looking through others’ eyes, and thus the possibility of finding content and success. You can fit more rounded rocks in a jar than those with sharp edges. The former look for ways to adjust and make room for others; the latter never give an inch to accommodate others. Time, like the waters rolling against once sharp stones, changes us by washing away our resistance to seeing the world from another’s point of view. I placed a rounded stone into my pocket. Mother Nature is holding class again. 4. What does the author compare the rocks to? A. People with varied personalities. B. DNA unique to each person. C. Challenges that we come across. D. Our abilities that grows with time. 5. What caused the argument in the restaurant? A. Lack of clarity in the sign. B. The owner’s inappropriate attitude. C. Demanding restaurant requests. D. The guy’s failing to obey the rules. 6. Which best describes the author’s attitude toward the world when he was young? A. Respectful. B. Aggressive. C. Ambiguous. D. Tolerant. 7. What does the author try to convey through this text? A. We should adjust ourselves to new conditions. B. Be brave when in the face of difficulties in life. C. It’s necessary to obey the rules in public spaces. D. Being open and understanding brings satisfaction. C Researchers at the University of Exeter in England have crafted a device that employs artificial intelligence (AI) to detect Asian wasps (黄蜂). AI refers to the capability of computers to learn from experiences and execute tasks swiftly that would typically require a significant time investment from humans. Asian wasps are considered an invasive species. indicating that they are not native to the UK and can disrupt our ecosystem — the environment and its living organisms. These wasps feed on local insects and pose a significant threat to honey bees with a single wasp capable of killing up to 50 honey bees in a day. The innovative system, named VespAI, uses a sponge cloth soaked with a liquid that attracts wasps. Once the wasps are drawn in an automatic camera takes pictures of them. The AI then analyzes the photos to determine whether the insect is an Asian wasp or a European wasp, which is a native species. If an Asian wasp is spotted, a notification is sent right away to the researcher’s phone or computer. VespAI acts as an early-warning system, allowing for the detection of any Asian wasps that may have entered a new area of the UK. Its high precision helps authorities respond quickly to follow the wasps, find their nests, and get rid of them before they can reproduce. There is growing concern among experts that Asian wasps may have made a lasting home in the UK rather than being merely transient or accidental arrivals. Currently, the UK’s way of dealing with Asian wasps depends on people seeing them, recognizing them, and reporting them. However, many of these reports turn out to be other kinds of insects, which is not a very effective way to handle the situation. Dr. Thomas O’Shea-Wbeller, who worked on VespAI, said this new system won’t mistake other insects for Asian wasps or miss them when they come around. VespAI has been tested on the island of Jersey and will be tried in other places this year. 8. What does paragraph 3 mainly focus on? A. VespAI’s design and operation. B The effectiveness of wasps traps. C. VespAI’s influence on ecosystem. D. Traditional wasp detecting methods. 9. What does the underlined word “transient” mean in paragraph5? A. Widespread. B. Temporary. C. Frequent. D. Dangerous. 10. Which statement Would Dr. Thomas probably agree with? A. VespAI will help manage wasp invasions. B. VespAI requires constant human inspection. C. The current reporting system is highly effective. D. The current methods fail to identify Asian wasps. 11. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. AI Disrupts the Survival of Insects B. The Threat of Asian Wasps to Bees C. AI Technology Boosts Wasp Detection D. The Impact of Al on Insect Identification D The book has a unique status as a symbol of human culture and civilization. It is a vehicle for sharing stories, spreading knowledge, examining the nature of our extraordinary species and imagining what lies beyond our familiar world. As Carlyle suggests, books ultimately provide an invaluable and comprehensive record of what it means to be human. This volume (选集) takes a list of fifty of the most influential books of all time, putting each into is historical context. From ancient game-changers like The Epic of Gilgamesh and The liad, through sacred texts and works of philosophical reflection by the likes of Confucius and Plato, via scientific essays, historic “firsts” and cultural works of enduring impact, these are volumes that are at once both products of their societies and vital texts in influencing those same civilizations. What this selection isn’t is a celebration of the literary canon (精品), a reaffirmation of the “best” books from the past. You will find no Austen or Dickens here, nor Dostoyevsky or Garcia Marquez. There is Shakespeare and Cervantes and Tolstoy, but not because they are somehow “better” than those others. Rather, this collection aims to select books that reflect the passage of human history. Most not only reflect, though, but themselves changed how we think and live. By definition, they are “important” works and, in broad critical terms, “great” works too. But this book is not concerned with which works are the greatest of all - there are plenty of other volumes that try to figure that out, and good luck to them. Unavoidably, making a selection such as this is highly subjective. In selecting fifty titles, we can only hope to dip our toe into the vast pool of literature from ages gone by. In doing so, it is foolish to make any claim for definiteness (确定性). Instead, we are playing a literary game. Which of the fifty choices are undeniable? Which are taking a place better deserved by some other works? Everyone will have their own ideas. In the end, it matters little that we all agree. More important is that by turning our minds to the question in the first place, we might meet some unfamiliar works, revisit some old favorites and gain some insight and pleasure in the process. 12. What is the first paragraph mainly about? A. Criteria for selecting important books. B. The types of books included in the list. C. The role of influential books in history. D. Books as a record of human civilization. 13. What accounts for the 50 books being selected for the volume? A. Their high literary quality and awards. B. Their popularity and widespread influence. C. Their reflection of human history and impact. D. Their inclusion in traditional literary collections. 14. What can be inferred from paragraph 4? A. The appreciation of literature is a game for us. B. Literature is too complicated for us to explore. C. The selecting process is subjective and flexible. D Literary works selection is based on definite claims. 15. What is the ultimate goal of presenting the list of 50 books? A. To seek agreement on literature. B. To encourage literary exploration. C. To determine the most influential books. D. To observe a specific literary tradition. 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。 Olympic medals are among the most respected honors in the sporting world, symbolizing not only athletic victory, but also the rich history, fine craftsmanship, and longstanding traditions of the Games. ____16____ Are they made entirely of gold, silver, and bronze? And what makes the Paris 2024 Olympic medals special? Originally, Olympic winners in 776 BCE were honored with olive wreaths (橄榄花环) rather than medals. The concept of medals as we know them today first emerged at the 1896 Athens Games. However, solid gold medals were no longer awarded after 1912. ____17____ As a result, the International Olympic Committee later updated the regulations regarding medal composition and design. Modern gold medals are primarily composed of 92.5% silver with a six-gram gold plating for appearance. ____18____ They contain at least 92.5% pure silver, and bronze medals consist of 95% copper and 5% zinc (锌). This mixture ensures the medals’ longevity and makes them cheaper. An Olympic gold medal may be worth over £500, but its value to athletes goes beyond its financial worth. ____19____ For instance, the 2012 London Olympics medals featured the River Thames and London skyline. Rio 2016 focused on sustainability by using leftover mirrors and X-ray plates. Tokyo 2020 medals, made from recycled electronics, emphasized technological innovation. For the Paris 2024 Olympics, the medals are particularly distinctive. Each features a hexagon (六边形) with the Paris 2024 logo on one side and Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, in front of the Eiffel Tower on the other. ____20____ As Thierry Reboul, creative director of Paris 2024, stated, “These medals offer athletes a physical piece of Paris to take home.” A. Pure gold is soft and easily damaged. B. When were these medals first introduced? C. Who is responsible for designing the medals? D. Silver medals, by contrast, live up to their names. E. With these symbols, they honor the history of the Olympics. F. Unique to this year, the medals use metal from the Eiffel Tower. G. The design of medals reflects the host city’s distinct style and values. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分, 满分15分) 阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项 I was thrilled to cover a new expedition to Qomolangma as a journalist. However, as I got off the vehicle at the base camp, I was immediately ____21____ by dizziness and shortness of breath — ____22____ of mountain sickness. Even the act of taking a few steps demanded an extraordinary amount of ____23____. At that moment, a question ____24____ within me: Why do people keep climbing Mount Qomolangma? When asked this question, British mountaineer George Mallory gave his famous ____25____: “Because it’s there.” Mallory reminded me of countless climbers who have put their lives at risk to ____26____ the mountain’s towering height with their own footsteps. They encounter an almost vertical (垂直的) wall close to the top. It is so difficult to find ____27____ points for climbing that the earliest climbers thought no one could ____28____ the wall. In 1960, Liu Lianman, a Chinese climber, let his teammates ____29____ on his shoulders to cross the wall. Already ____30____, he gathered all his strength to uplift his teammates. Though his ____31____ did not appear on the list of those who reached the top, Liu is undoubtedly a true ____32____. I recalled the interview with Dong Hongjuan, the first woman to conquer (征服) 14 mountains above 8,000 meters, who ____33____ understands how small humans are compared to ____34____. She told me: “I never felt I conquered those mountains; it’s just that the mountains ____35____ me.” 21. A. drawn B. found C. taught D. struck 22. A. signs B. types C. risks D. causes 23. A. patience B. energy C. money D. practice 24. A. ended B. arose C. response D. lay 25. A. suggestion B. response C. conclusion D. guidance 26. A. adjust B. cover C. confirm D. measure 27. A. check B. view C. support D. rest 28. A. get past B. come back C. take back D. go through 29. A. step B. fight C. cry D. work. 30. A. disappointed B. terrified C. annoyed D. exhausted 31. A. story B. act C. name D. failure 32. A. champion B. hero C. talent D. friend 33. A. hardly B. truly C. firstly D. slightly 34. A. nature B. life C. time D. success 35. A. protected B. discovered C. admired D. accepted 第二节 语法填空（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。 Arching across the borders of northern China and southern Mongolia, the remote and rugged landscapes of the Gobi Desert ____36____ (capture) the imagination of adventurers, explorers, scientists, and artists since the age of Marco Polo. Occupying roughly 1,300,000 square kilometers of Inner Asia, the desert takes ____37____ as much as one-third of the total territory of Mongolia. The Gobi, ____38____ (refer) to as a “waterless place” in the Mongolian language, is a rain shadow desert formed on the far side of the Himalayan Mountain Range, which blocks moisture and creates the Gobi’s characteristically dry, semi-arid climate, with ____39____ average rainfall of 195 mm annually. It is extreme climate that has influence the ____40____ (vary) of soil composition and color found in the Gobi Desert. Vegetation (植被), ____41____ thinly distributed, is diverse and includes rare and native species, many of which have adapted over millennia to ____42____ (condition) of drought and water scarcity. ____43____ (geological), the Gobi preserves a rich and varied paleo-environment and ____44____ (consider) a hot spot for fossil discovery. More than 80 species, or one-fifth of the over 400 ____45____ (know) dinosaur species are found in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert. 第四部分　写作 (共两节, 满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华、新西兰交换生Tim的画作入选了你校学生会举办的“我眼中的大美中国” (Beautiful China in My Eyes)主题画展。请你给Tim写一封邮件，内容包括: (1)表达祝贺; (2)简评其作品。 注意: (1)写作词数应为80个左右; (2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Tim, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, LiHua 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 When I was just ten years old, I learned that trusting can be risky, especially with water and my father. On hot summer days, we would play in the pool. My father could stand tall, but I was only able to keep my head above the water. He wanted me to learn to swim and would say, “Put your head under, it’s not scary.” But I was always afraid of what was hiding in the deep water. One day, while I was looking at a bird, my father quickly put my head under the water. It was scary at first, but it was over in a flash, and I was back up, breathing again. It was a memory I never forgot. When I turned eleven, we went to Miami for a family vacation. At the hotel, there was a big water slide that looked really fun with fancy twists and turns but also a bit scary because it was so high. My father said we could try it together, and if I didn’t like it, we could come back down. I was still remembering the time he surprised me in the pool, so I was a bit worried. But what I didn’t expect was my father’s light push on my back, and I slid down, splashing into the water. It was a big adventure! I supposed I would never believe my father any more. However, two years later, my family went snorkeling (浮潜) in Bermuda, where we got necessary training and sailed into the midst of the Atlantic Ocean with a local coach on a small boat. When we were ready to start snorkeling, my father held onto me at first. I looked down and saw corals nearby, but he began to let me down into the water slowly. Gradually the water covered my ankles and I could feel the cold water. Soon, I couldn’t feel his hands and I was alone in the open ocean. All of a sudden, I completely forgot how to operate my snorkel, breathe, and swim. 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。 Struggling in the water, I felt a wave of relief when my father swam towards me. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Years later, whenever I’m at home, I still see the scar, on my father’s knee. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1-5 BCBAB 6-10 CBBCB 11-15 ABABA     16-20 BACBB 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$