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重庆八中2024-2025学年度（上）高二年级半期考试 英语试题 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，从试题所给的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 does the man mean? A. He hates mosquitoes. B. The woman is crazy. C. This summer is amazing. 2. Why does the woman correct the man? A. For a wrong order. B. For a culture difference. C. For a word spelling. 3. Why is the man stopped? A. Getting wrong tickets. B. Getting a parking fine. C. Breaking traffic rules. 4. What does the woman suggest? A. Working at a café. B. Getting some juice. C. Seeing some laptops. 5. How does the man feel now? A. Guilty. B. Annoyed. C. Embarrassed. 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、7题。 6. What drink does the woman recommend? A. Orange tea. B. Blueberry juice. C. Berry milkshake. 7. How much will the man pay? A. $8. B. $8.8. C. $9.6. 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。 8. Why does the woman want to take this course? A. For social connection. B. For academic interest. C. For employment preparation. 9. What does the woman think of the textbook? A. It's expensive. B. It's outdated. C. It's difficult. 听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. A couple. B. Friends. C. Trainer and trainee. 11.How does the man keep working out at home? A. By using an app. B. By watching videos. C. By teaming up with families. 12. Why does the woman have trouble sticking to a plan? A. She is always disturbed by other things. B. Her plan is designed unreasonably. C. She needs motivation from others. 13. Which course will the woman choose first? A. A VIP course. B.A free course. C.A tailored course. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What do the speakers mainly talk about? A. Energy production. B. Information safety. C. Smart cities. 15. Which is among the man's research focuses? A. Traffic release. B. Equality promotion. C. Data management. 16. What does the man mean in the end? A. Personal information can be secured. B. Data leakage will never happen. C. Greater security can be achieved. 17. Who might be the woman? A. A professor. B.Ajournalist. C.A scientist. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 18. What is the best cure of loneliness? A. Trying different lifestyles. B. Talking to a trusted one. C. Keeping enough sleep. 19. What do many successful people owe their success to? A. Their hard work. B. Their career planning. C. Their social skills. 20. Why should we communicate? A. To broaden our views. B. To encounter beautiful things. C. To experience another kind of life. 第二部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，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 2018 Wildlife Photographer of the Year was South African Skye Meaker, just 16 years of age. Skye has been published over the years in print media not just for his photography but also voicing his opinion on conservation in South Africa. For Skye, photography is not just about the competitions entered and won but also the platform, which affords him to create awareness about our natural world and conserve it in the long term. Here is part of an interview to Skye from the Rational Perspective. Host: How do you have the ability to see these animals in the wild? Skye: Well, I’ve been fortunate enough that my parents are so enthusiastic about the wild that it’s just a by-product of me going on adventures with them. It’s something that I have been brought up and something I’ve been fortunate to experience. Host: How do you take a good picture of a leopard? Skye: I had been following Limpy (the Leopard) for many years and she holds a special place in my heart. I had grown along with her. For me, the perfect shot is one where I feel as if I’m not really there. It’s one where the animal is comfortable enough to behave as if I’m not there. I like to be in the moment and photograph nature at its most natural. 1. What does Skye think of photography? A. It’s a place to show needs. B. It’s a way to gain reputation. C. It’s a chance to get away from natural world. D. It’s a platform to raise awareness of protecting nature. 2. Which of the following enables Skye to observe wild animals? A. Keeping a strong body. B. His photography skill. C. Adventuring with his parents. D. His learning experience. 3. How does Skye take a good picture of a leopard? A. By staying in the wild peacefully. B. By catching the animal to take pictures. C. By finding a special place . D. By taking photos in its natural state. 【答案】1. D 2. C 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇访谈记录。文章通过一问一答的形式，记录了主持人对2018年度野生动物摄影师大奖得主Skye Meaker的采访内容，主要围绕Skye的野生动物摄影经历、拍摄技巧以及他对摄影与生态保护之间关系的看法等方面进行了讨论。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“For Skye, photography is not just about the competitions entered and won but also the platform, which affords him to create awareness about our natural world and conserve it in the long term.(对Skye而言，摄影不仅仅是参赛和获奖，更是提供了一个平台，让他能够提高人们对自然世界的认识，并在长远角度上保护自然。)”可知，Skye认为摄影是一个提高保护自然意识的平台。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Skye: Well, I’ve been fortunate enough that my parents are so enthusiastic about the wild that it’s just a by-product of me going on adventures with them. It’s something that I have been brought up and something I’ve been fortunate to experience.( Skye：我很幸运，我的父母对大自然非常热爱，因此对我来说，随他们一起去探险就是家常便饭。这是我成长中经历的一部分，也是我有幸体验到的。)”可知，Skye能够观察野生动物是因为他能够和他的父母一起去探险。故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Skye: I had been following Limpy (the Leopard) for many years and she holds a special place in my heart. I had grown along with her. For me, the perfect shot is one where I feel as if I’m not really there. It’s one where the animal is comfortable enough to behave as if I’m not there. I like to be in the moment and photograph nature at its most natural.( Skye：我已经追踪“瘸腿豹”（Limpy）很多年了，它在我心中占有特殊的位置。我是看着它长大的。对我来说，完美的照片就是当我感觉自己好像并不在场时拍下的照片。也就是说，照片中的动物要表现得足够自在，仿佛我不存在一样。我喜欢沉浸在那个瞬间，拍摄最自然的自然。)”可知，Skye拍摄豹子时，是在豹子最自然的状态下进行的。故选D。 B I was in seat 10F next to the emergency exit. A few minutes after take-off there was a loud explosion. Everybody gasped(倒抽气) and there were a few screams. Then, surprisingly, it went very quiet—everyone was assessing the situation. It soon became obvious we weren’t going back to LaGuardia Airport and that we were heading for the water. I had to think about what I should do once the pilot landed in the water. ‘You sat in this seat,’ I thought, ‘you’ve got to get this door open.’ At about 300 feet (91.5 meters), I started reading the instructions. There were six steps, and I had just read them two or three times when we hit the water. Fortunately, I’d just read the instructions and managed to get the door open. The wing was sinking lower and lower. I walked out onto it and walked as far along as I could to make room for other people. It was freezing, and nobody had a jacket. Some people were underwater to their waists. It felt like half an hour before we saw the first ferry, though it could have been only five or ten minutes. I was fourth onto the ferry, and I started helping people onto the boat. To our relief, everyone had survived the crash. I got through the whole incident by taking it one step at a time: get the door open, throw the door out, figure out if you’re sinking. I just kept on doing that until I reached solid ground. Only then did I go into the men’s room and cry for a few minutes. 4. What did passengers do after hearing a loud explosion? A. They put on life jackets as instructed. B. They tried to figure what had happened. C They couldn’t help shouting for help on end. D. They asked the pilot to fly to LaGuardia Airport. 5. Why did the writer open the emergency exit successfully? A. Because he sat by the emergency exit. B. Because he had an experienced neighbor. C Because he was once taught how to open it. D. Because he read and understood the instructions. 6. What can we know from paragraph 4? A. No one got killed in the crash. B. The crash happened at the end of the trip. C. The pilot managed to land the plane safely. D. A ferry came to the rescue the moment the crash happened. 7. Which word best describes the writer? A. Humorous. B. Generous. C. Organized. D. Expressive. 【答案】4. B 5. D 6. A 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者遇到坠机事件的经历。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段 “Then, surprisingly, it went very quiet—everyone was assessing the situation. (然后，令人惊讶的是，一切都很平静——每个人都在评估形势。)”可知，每个人都在评估当时的形势，所以大家都在试图弄清楚发生了什么。故选B。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段 “Fortunately, I’d just read the instructions and managed to get the door open. (幸运的是，我刚看了说明书，就把门打开了。)”可知，因为作者看了说明书，所以成功地打开了门。故选D。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段 “To our relief, everyone had survived the crash. (让我们松了一口气的是，每个人都在坠机中幸存下来。)”可知，在坠机中没有人死亡。故选A。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段 “I got through the whole incident by taking it one step at a time: get the door open, throw the door out, figure out if you’re sinking. I just kept on doing that until I reached solid ground. Only then did I go into the men’s room and cry for a few minutes. (通过一步一步来度过了整个事件：打开门，把门扔出去，弄清楚你是否在下沉。我一直这样做，直到我找到了坚实的地面。直到那时，我才走进男厕所，哭了几分钟。)”可知，作者一步一步来做，所以是井井有序的。故选C。 C Addiction to watching seven episodes of Real Housewives or “wasting” the afternoon watching back-to-back classic baseball games isn’t going to damage our brains. In fact, studies suggest that “playing a video game or watching a movie or television show can restore some psychological resources,” says Robin Nabi, PhD, a professor of communication at the University of California. Though the benefits have yet to be studied long-term and our problems don’t magically disappear once we turn off the screen, rest can reduce stress levels. Giving ourselves permission to enjoy some downtime is also a key part of self-sympathy, which helps prevent anxiety and depression. “We don’t focus as much on relaxation and playing and enjoyment and fun, and these are such important aspects of being a human being,” says Nabi. “And feeling guilty (内疚的)about activities we enjoy, or criticizing them, can take away the benefits they offer us.” Therefore, it’s time to embrace our need for pleasure. One big reason to do so is that talking about our common interests, is a way to connect with others. The most important value of a guilty pleasure might just be the bond, You’ll never find those connections if you don’t speak up. So stop apologizing. You might just find that it makes it easier to discover more things you enjoy. “Lots of the time, guilty pleasure get talked about in terms of genre (类型)” says Nabi. But it can help to think about what you like specifically, she points out. “You probably don’t like all boy bands, so what is it about this particular group and their music? Whatever it is, find your little niche and go for that, And don’t be ashamed of what that is, because clearly it’s doing something for you.” 8. How does the author introduce the topic of the text? A. By listing examples. B. By providing data. C. By making a contrast, D. By giving definitions. 9. What does Nabi think of people’s guilty feeling about pleasure? A. It is normal. B. It is beneficial. C. It is unnecessary. D. It is confusing. 10. What does the underlined word “niche” in the last paragraph mean? A. A job someone is responsible for. B. An activity suitable for someone, C. A pleasure bringing someone guilt. D. A small case someone cares little about. 11. Which of following opinions would the author agree with? A. Stay away from guilty pleasures. B. Don’t be addicted to entertainment. C. Develop new hobbies to reduce pressure, D. View our demand for pleasure positively. 【答案】8 A 9. C 10. B 11. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要围绕“对快乐需求”的接受和认同进行论述，通过引用加利福尼亚大学传播学教授罗宾·纳比博士的观点和研究，探讨了享受娱乐活动对恢复心理资源、降低压力水平、预防焦虑和抑郁等方面的益处，并强调了与他人分享共同兴趣以建立联系的重要性。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Addiction to watching seven episodes of Real Housewives or “wasting” the afternoon watching back-to-back classic baseball games isn’t going to damage our brains.(沉迷于连续观看七集《真实主妇》或是“挥霍”整个下午的时间，连着看好几场经典棒球比赛，并不会损害我们的大脑。)”可知，作者通过列举“沉迷于连续观看七集《真实主妇》或是‘挥霍’整个下午的时间，连着看好几场经典棒球比赛”这两个具体的例子，引出了文章的主题，即这些娱乐活动并不会损害我们的大脑。接下来，作者进一步阐述了这些娱乐活动可能带来的益处。因此，作者是通过列举例子来引入话题的。故选A。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段““We don’t focus as much on relaxation and playing and enjoyment and fun, and these are such important aspects of being a human being，” says Nabi. “And feeling guilty (内疚的) about activities we enjoy, or criticizing them, can take away the benefits they offer us.”(Nabi说：“我们不太关注放松、玩耍、娱乐和乐趣，而这些正是作为人类如此重要的方面。而且，对我们喜欢的活动感到内疚或批判，会剥夺它们带给我们的益处。”)”可知，Nabi认为人们对快乐活动的内疚感是不必要的，因为它会削弱这些活动带来的正面效果。故选C。 【10题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线单词上文“But it can help to think about what you like specifically, she points out. “You probably don’t like all boy bands, so what is it about this particular group and their music?(但她指出，思考一下你具体喜欢什么会有所帮助。你可能并不喜欢所有的男孩乐队，那么这个特定的乐队和他们的音乐有什么特别之处呢？)”可推测，划线单词指的是适合某人的活动或者某人特别喜欢的活动。选项B“An activity suitable for someone(适合某人的活动)”符合描述。故选B。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，文章作者通过引用研究数据和专家观点，强调了娱乐活动对个人的积极影响，并鼓励人们正视和享受这些活动带来的快乐，而不是为它们感到内疚或羞耻。选项D“View our demand for pleasure positively.(积极看待我们对快乐的需求。)”与文中作者的主要论点高度一致。故选D。 D Disappointment is a natural human emotion that occurs after a failure. For our young children, this failure can look like not getting the toy they wanted, not being invited to a classmate's birthday party or losing their favourite animal. It is essential for children's mental health, well-being and overall development that they experience how to deal with disappointment well. But this can be difficult for parents to deal with, particularly around holidays, which are about gift-giving and expectations. North American culture often mistakenly links love and happiness with material goods such as toys; the Santa story promises magical wish satisfaction. This can cause conflict for parents when children do not get the “right” gift. On holidays, there’s social and personal pressure to provide happiness and joy to children through material objects, which can be confused with providing the necessities. For parents who do not have the resources to provide the perfect or desired gift, this can cause additional stress, shame, and fear around disappointment. Parents may feel as though they have let down their child and that they have impacted the child's experience or memory of their “special day”. This is especially true if the child has difficulty with or is learning to manage emotions and expresses disappointment through outbursts. These behaviors can affect parents deeply, often leading them to feel badly about themselves or that the child does not love them. Changing our focus to giving rather than receiving can help our children develop and appreciate the strength in gratitude. Research has linked gratitude to significant health and wellness benefits such as improving self-esteem, improving sleep and developing empathy. The other thing to know is that although disappointment feels awful, it is a part of life and is actually a positive and healthy emotion that's central to children's emotional, cognitive and social development throughout their lives. 12. Why is it difficult for parents to handle disappointment on Christmas? A. Children are easy to have tantrums or sulking. B. Children often expect too much of their parents. C. It is the custom to give gifts or show expectations. D. It is connected with children’s overall development. 13. What is the author’s attitude toward linking love and happiness with material goods? A. Concerned. B. Unclcar C. Interested. D. Supportive. 14. What does the author feel about changing our focus to giving rather than receiving? A. It helps children realize the benefits of being grateful. B. It can help children’s academic development. C. It can avoid disappointment in life. D. It is a necessary part of one’s life. 15 What is the best title for the text? A. What Are the Rights to Give to Your Children on Christmas? B. What Christmas Can Teach Kids about Disappointment? C. How We Can Meet Our Children’s Expectations Best? D. What Harm Disappointment Does to Most Children? 【答案】12. C 13. A 14. A 15. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇议论文。本文主要论述了孩子们在圣诞节期间的失望中能够学到东西。应让孩子们认识到失望是人生的一部分。这对于孩子们一生中情感，认知以及社会交往的发展都十分重要。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“But this can be difficult for parents to deal with, particularly around holidays, which are about gift-giving and expectations.( 但这对父母来说很难处理，尤其是在假期，这是关于礼物和期望的。)”由此可知，对于父母来说，在圣诞节处理失望情绪是很困难的，因为赠送礼物或表示期待是一种习俗。故选C项。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“This can cause conflict for parents when children do not get the “right” gift.( 当孩子没有得到“合适的”礼物时，这可能会引起父母的冲突。)”以及第四段中“For parents who do not have the resources to provide the perfect or desired gift, this can cause additional stress, shame, and fear around disappointment.( 对于那些没有资源提供完美或期望的礼物的父母来说，这可能会导致额外的压力，羞耻和失望的恐惧。)”可推知，作者对于把爱情和幸福与物质联系起来的态度是非常担心的。故选A项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第六段“Changing our focus to giving rather than receiving can help our children develop and appreciate the strength in gratitude. Research has linked gratitude to significant health and wellness benefits such as improving self-esteem, improving sleep and developing empathy.( 把我们的注意力从接受转向给予，可以帮助我们的孩子培养和欣赏感恩的力量。研究表明，感恩对健康有很大的好处，比如提高自尊、改善睡眠和培养同理心。)”由此可知，作者认为把我们的注意力转移到给予而不是接受可以帮助孩子们意识到感恩的好处。故选A项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章大意以及最后一段“The other thing to know is that although disappointment feels awful, it is a part of life and is actually a positive and healthy emotion that’s central to children’s emotional, cognitive and social development throughout their lives.( 另一件要知道的事情是，尽管失望让人感觉很糟糕，但它是生活的一部分，实际上是一种积极健康的情绪，对孩子一生的情感、认知和社会发展至关重要。)”由此可知，本文主要论述了孩子们在圣诞节期间从失望中能学到的东西。B项What Christmas Can Teach Kids about Disappointment?（圣诞节能教会孩子们关于失望的什么？）适合做本文最佳标题。故选B项。 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。 Studying a subject that you feel pointless is never fun. ___16___ The answer is clear. History is essential in human civilization. Learning history helps you learn its significance. History grounds us in our roots. History is an interesting field of study, and learning the history of our homeland can offer a deeper glimpse into our pasts. ___17___ Many people feel like they need a sense of cultural belonging, which is about studying your roots and being open-minded to the today’s evolution. ___18___ Reading history is an amazing experience because it enables us to reflect on the social and economic life of the people living long time ago. Experts argue that problems faced by people regardless of the past and present are the same. With the information about the ancestors, one can become more experienced in handling challenges of life. History makes us more empathetic (共情的). Studying history can give us insight into why our culture does certain things, and how the past has shaped it into what we know now. It also provides a strong foundation for empathy across cultures. Fear and hate for others is usually caused by ignorance. ___19___ History can break down those boundaries. History can inspire us to learn more. What’s fantastic about history is the way it broadens horizons. It’s impossible to learn about one historical period without knowing related concepts. Study the 19th century England, and you’ll be amazed by Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist.___20___ Or maybe you end up switching your attention away from his novels, and discover the history of England. A. History enriches our experience. B. History helps us know ancestors. C. We’re scared of the things that we don’t understand. D. And it also leads to how we got to where we are today. E. If you’re studying history, ask yourself “why is history important”. F. This book is so attractive that it enjoys popularity in the past and present. G. Look up Charles Dickens, and you might learn a thing or two about realism. 【答案】16. E 17. D 18. A 19. C 20. G 【解析】 【导语】本文是篇议论文。文章主要分析和阐述了学习历史的重要性。 【16题详解】 根据上句“Studying a subject that you feel pointless is never fun. (学习一门你觉得毫无意义的学科从来都不是有趣的。)”，选项E. If you’re studying history, ask yourself “why is history important”. (如果你正在学习历史，问问自己“为什么历史很重要”。)的“history”与上句的“subject”相对应，具体提出了学习历史这门学科，承接上文；下句“The answer is clear. History is essential in human civilization. (答案很清楚。人类文明离不开历史。)”对选项E提出的问题给出了回答，语意衔接合理。故选E。 【17题详解】 根据上句“History is an interesting field of study, and learning the history of our homeland can offer a deeper glimpse into our pasts. (历史是一个有趣的研究领域，学习我们祖国的历史可以让我们更深入地了解我们的过去。)”，选项D. And it also leads to how we got to where we are today. (它也让我们了解我们是如何走到今天的。)与其之间为并列关系，句中“it”指代上句中的“learning the history of our homeland”，且句中的“today”和上句中的“pasts”相对应，表明学习祖国的历史不仅可以让我们了解过去，也能让我们了解如何到达现在的。故选D。 【18题详解】 本题为第三段主题句。根据该段“Reading history is an amazing experience because it enables us to reflect on the social and economic life of the people living long time ago. (阅读历史是一种奇妙的经历，因为它使我们能够反思很久以前人们的社会和经济生活。)”和“With the information about the ancestors,one can become more experienced in handling challenges of life. (有了关于祖先的信息，一个人可以在处理生活挑战方面变得更有经验。)”，选项A. History enriches our experience. (历史丰富了我们的经验。)概括了该段内容，符合段落主题。故选A。 【19题详解】 根据上句“Fear and hate for others is usually caused by ignorance. (对别人的恐惧和憎恨通常是由无知引起的。)”，选项C. We’re scared of the things that we don’t understand. (我们害怕我们不了解的东西。)进一步解释了恐惧是由无知引起的，承接上文；下句“History can break down those boundaries. (历史可以打破这些界限。)”中的“those boundaries”指的是选项C中所说的不了解的东西，语意衔接合理。故选C。 【20题详解】 根据上句“Study the 19th century England, and you’ll be amazed by Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist. (研究19世纪的英国，你会对查尔斯·狄更斯的《雾都孤儿》感到惊讶。)”，选项G. Look up Charles Dickens, and you might learn a thing or two about realism. (查一下查尔斯·狄更斯，你可能会对现实主义有所了解。)继续提到了查尔斯·狄更斯，指出研究历史会让我们对狄更斯的《雾都孤儿》感到惊讶，从而激发我们去更多地了解狄更斯的信息，就会学到关于现实主义的知识；选项G与下句“Or maybe you end up switching your attention away from his novels, and discover the history of England. (或者你最终会把注意力从他的小说上移开，去发现英国的历史。)”句意之间形成选择关系，提出了惊讶之余的另一种可能的做法，是去研究发现英国历史，符合最后一段主题“History can inspire us to learn more. (历史可以激励我们学习更多。)”。故选G。 第三部分 语言知识运用（共三节，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文、从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I became n gardener when I was sixteen. My ___21___ of gardening may not have originated from my love for nature, but to annoy my parents. We had a beautiful maple tree in our big yard. But my mother looked with ___22___ at this work of art. Those golden leaves seemed like tons of rubbish to her, “Something else to ___23___!” At that age, I always did something ___24___ to whatever my parents did! If gardening were something they found upsetting, I would ___25___ a garden! I planted roses. Wild with ___26___, I found the flowers bloomed (开花) their heads off. ___27___,I was touched by this land of wonder. However, my parents showed no interest in my garden. My father was ___28___ me because he found it was ___29___ to move around my garden to the driveway. To my mother’s ____30____,I put in her vase my roses which, in her eyes, were simply weeds. However, I ____31____ to enjoy the pleasure of gardening. Plants make good companions: they breathe, they bloom, they ____32____ to care and love. It has been years since I made my first garden out of my desire to ____33____ my parents. Today I become known as Mrs. Green-thumbs, which makes my parents feel ____34____. Andnow I could say it is my love for ____35____ that make me a real gardener. 21. A. dream B. design C. intention D. memory 22. A. appreciation B. doubt C. excitement D. surprise 23. A. care about B. clean up C. come in D. collect up 24. A. equal B. opposite C. similar D. superior 25. A. buy B. decorate C. plant D. destroy 26. A. anger B. anxiety C. fear D. joy 27. A. Gradually B. Luckily C. Regretfully D. Originally 28. A. curious about B. patient with C. displeased with D. interested in 29. A. convenient B. dangerous C. enjoyable D. troublesome 30. A. dislike B. delight C. relief D. sadness 31. A. continued B. stopped C. decided D. struggled 32. A. devote B. lead C. respond D. turn 33. A. challenge B. defeat C. respect D. satisfy 34. A. strange B. proud C. disappointed D. comfortable 35. A. freedom B. life C. growth D. nature 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. B 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. A 31. A 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者从最初为了与父母唱反调而开始搞园艺，到后来真正爱上园艺并成为知名园丁的故事。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我搞园艺的初衷可能并非源自对大自然的热爱，而是为了惹恼我的父母。A. dream梦想；B. design设计；C. intention意图；D. memory记忆。根据空后“gardening may not have originated from my love for nature, but to annoy my parents.”可知，空处指的是作者开始园艺的目的是为了惹恼自己的父母。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但母亲却以怀疑的眼光看待这件艺术品。A. appreciation欣赏、感激；B. doubt怀疑；C. excitement兴奋；D. surprise惊讶。根据下文“Those golden leaves seemed like tons of rubbish to her”可知，作者的母亲并不喜欢枫树，认为它会产生很多垃圾。由此可推测，空处指的是“怀疑的眼光”，她并不认为这是艺术品。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：那些金黄的叶子在她看来就像成堆的垃圾，“又有东西要打扫了！”A. care about关心；B. clean up打扫；C. come in进来；D. collect up收集。根据上文“Those golden leaves seemed like tons of rubbish to her”可知，作者的母亲认为枫树的叶子不是艺术品，是垃圾。由此可知，她认为又有东西要打扫了。故选B。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在那个年纪，我总是与父母唱反调！A. equal相等的；B. opposite相反的；C. similar相似的；D. superior较高的、上级的。根据上文“My ___1___ of gardening may not have originated from my love for nature, but to annoy my parents.”以及作者当时16岁的年纪可知，作者正处于青春期，总是和父母唱反调。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果园艺是他们觉得沮丧的事情，那我就要建一个花园！A. buy购买；B. decorate装饰；C. plant种植；D. destroy破坏。根据上文“At that age, I always did something ___4___ to whatever my parents did!”可知，作者当时总是和父母唱反调。由此可推测，如果作者的父母不喜欢园艺，那么作者就打算种植一个花园。故选C。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我欣喜若狂地发现，这些花儿竞相绽放。A. anger愤怒；B. anxiety焦虑；C. fear害怕；D. joy欢乐。根据下文“I found the flowers bloomed (开花) their heads off.”可推测，作者看到花儿都开了，自然非常开心。故选D。 【27题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：渐渐地，我被这片神奇的土地所打动。A. Gradually逐渐地；B. Luckily幸运地；C. Regretfully遗憾地；D. Originally最初。根据上文内容可知，作者最初种植花是为了惹怒父母。而根据空后“I was touched by this land of wonder.”可推测，随着时间的推移，作者渐渐被这片土地所打动。故选A。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：父亲对我不满，因为他发现要在我的花园和车道之间来回走动很麻烦。A. curious about对……好奇；B. patient with对……有耐心；C. displeased with对……不满意；D. interested in对……感兴趣。根据下文“because he found it was ___9___ to move around my garden to the driveway”可知，作者的父亲非常不满。故选C。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：父亲对我不满，因为他发现要在我的花园和车道之间来回走动很麻烦。A. convenient方便的；B. dangerous危险的；C. enjoyable愉快的；D. troublesome麻烦的。根据空后“move around my garden to the driveway”以及父亲的不满可知，作者的父亲认为在花园和车道之间来回走动很麻烦。故选D。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：令母亲不悦的是，我把玫瑰放进了她的花瓶里，而在她看来，那些玫瑰不过是杂草。A. dislike不喜欢；B. delight高兴；C. relief轻松、缓解；D. sadness悲伤。根据下文“I put in her vase my roses which, in her eyes, were simply weeds”可知，作者的母亲认为玫瑰不过是杂草，所以当看到作者把玫瑰放进花瓶时，作者的母亲也不会开心。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，我仍然享受着园艺的乐趣。A. continued继续；B. stopped停止；C. decided决定；D. struggled挣扎。根据上文内容可知，作者的父母都不喜欢作者种植花园，但是作者继续享受着这种乐趣。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：植物是很好的伴侣：它们呼吸、绽放，会对关爱和呵护有所回应。A. devote致力于；B. lead引导、导致；C. respond回复、回应；D. turn转向。根据上文“Plants make good companions”可推测，作者认为植物会对关爱和呵护有回应，所以植物是很好的伴侣。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：从我出于挑战父母的愿望而建造第一个花园起，已经过去了数年。A. challenge挑战；B. defeat击败；C. respect尊重；D. satisfy使满足。根据文章第一段“My___1___of gardening may not have originated from my love for nature, but to annoy my parents.”可知，作者最初开始进行园艺实现惹恼父母，也就是想要挑战父母的权威。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：如今，我被人们称为“绿手指夫人”，这让我的父母感到自豪。A. strange奇怪的；B. proud自豪的；C. disappointed失望的；D. comfortable舒适的。根据上文“Today I become known as Mrs. Green-thumbs”可推测，作者的父母也开始为作者感到自豪。故选B。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：现在我可以说，正是对大自然的热爱让我成为了一名真正的园丁。A. freedom自由；B. life生活；C. growth成长；D. nature自然。根据上文“My___1___of gardening may not have originated from my love for nature, but to annoy my parents.”以及“I was touched by this land of wonder”可推测，作者最初开始园艺是因为想惹恼父母，而逐渐地，作者真正爱上了园艺。由此可推测，作者现在可以说，是对自然的热爱让作者成为了园丁。故选D。 第二节 单词拼写（满分10分） 根据首字母或中文提示，用必修三 Unit 1-5中单词的正确形式填空。 36. He began to lose his m_________as he grew older. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】memory##emory 【解析】 【详解】考查名词。句意：随着年龄的增长，他开始失忆。根据后句“随着年龄增大”，可知，此处指的是“失去记忆”；memory表示“记忆”，为不可数名词。故填memory。 37. This towel is a good quality for the price and won't leave you d_________. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】down##own##disappointed##isappointed 【解析】 【详解】考查副词。句意：这条毛巾物美价廉，不会让您失望的。根据句意以及首字母提示，可知为down。根据本句“This towel is a good quality for the price（这条毛巾物美价廉）”固定短语leave sb down让某人失望，也可以用形容词disappointed（感到失望的）作宾语补足语，故填down/disappointed。 38. Parks Canada then closed off the area where the bear attack o_________. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】occasionally##ccasionally 【解析】 【详解】考查副词。句意：加拿大公园管理局随后封锁了熊偶尔袭击的区域。根据句意及首字母提示可知，此处应用副词occasionally“偶尔、偶然”，修饰动词“attack”，作状语。故填occasionally。 39. I felt trapped in such a small town. So as soon as I turned 18, I packed up my belongings and s_________ my fortune in New York City. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】sought##ought 【解析】 【详解】考查动词。句意：我觉得被困在这样一个小镇里。所以一到18岁，我就收拾好行李，去纽约寻找我的财富。seek one’s fortune发财。根据句中时态可知，用一般过去时。根据首字母提示及句意，故填sought。 40. The line r_________from $12 for a juice glass to $64 for a set of dessert plates and is available both online and in-store across the U.S. and the UK. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】ranges##anges 【解析】 【详解】考查动词、时态和主谓一致。句意：该系列从12美元一个的果汁杯到64美元一套的甜点盘，在美国和英国的网上和实体店都可以买到。根据句意及首字母提示可知，此处应用动词range，表示“（在一定范围内）变化”，range from...to...意为“范围从……到……”，与“is”作并列谓语，应用一般现在时，谓语使用第三人称单数形式。故填ranges。 41. The company does not hire employees on the _________ (基础) of their race, sex, or age. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】basis 【解析】 【详解】考查名词。句意：公司不会根据种族、性别或年龄来雇佣员工。on the basis of根据。根据汉语提示及句意，故填basis。 42. On May 8, over 24 hours after launch, the two _________ (宇航员) will arrive at the ISS. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】astronauts 【解析】 【详解】考查名词。句意：5月8日，在发射24小时后，两名宇航员将抵达国际空间站。句中用名词作主语。名词“宇航员”英文为astronaut。根据数词two可知，用名词的复数形式。根据汉语提示及句意，故填astronauts。 43. Fans have celebrated the arrival of the new track, sending their _________ (祝贺) to Bella. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】congratulations 【解析】 【详解】考查名词。句意：粉丝们庆祝了这首新歌的到来，并向贝拉表示祝贺。形容词性物主代词their后接名词形式，在句中作宾语。名词“祝贺”英文为congratulation，常用复数形式。根据汉语提示及句意，故填congratulations。 44. Develop a_________（灵活的）strategy that allows your business to respond to new regulations. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】flexible 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词。句意：制定一个灵活的策略，使您的企业能够对新的法规做出反应。修饰名词，用形容词形式。形容词“灵活的”英文为flexible。根据汉语提示及句意， 故填flexible。 45. _________(最后), they entered the town，which was deserted. Only the women and children remained, and they were off the streets. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】Finally 【解析】 【详解】考查副词。句意：最后，他们进入了那个空无一人的城镇。只有妇女和儿童留下来，他们离开了街道。此处位于句子的开头，修饰句子，所以需要填入副词；“最后”为finally。故填Finally。 第三节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填适当内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Recently, a unique food trend has gained ___46___(popular) among young people in China. Known as “leftover food blind boxes”, these innovative meal options provide a convenient and___47___(significance) way to enjoy delicious food while also reducing food waste. To date, this concept___48___(receive) the attention of many curious young individuals. The concept of "leftover food blind boxes" originated abroad, specifically from an app called Too Good To Go that started in Denmark in 2015. Its goal is___49___(fight) against food waste by offering surplus (剩余的) unsold food from nearby stores and restaurants___50___a reduced price. Inspired by videos posted by Chinese creators living abroad___51___shared their experience, Chinese consumers and businesses have quickly accepted the idea,___52___(lead) to similar operations in major Chinese cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu. The operational methods of the “leftover food blind box” model can vary between stores. Some boxes contain pre-packaged me a___53___(base) on a store's sales before the evening, while others allow customers to choose from___54___still remains in the store around closing time. However, the latter option is less common. The contents of the blind boxes are often only revealed upon opening, adding____55____element of surprise to the dining experience. 【答案】46. popularity 47. significant 48. has received 49. to fight 50. at 51. who 52. leading 53. based 54. what 55. an 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了“剩食盲盒”这一新兴的美食潮流，详细阐述了其起源、在中国的发展以及具体的运营模式，为读者提供了关于这一潮流的全面信息和理解。 【46题详解】 考查名词。句意：近期，中国年轻人中兴起了一股独特的美食潮流。分析句子成分可知，空处考查名词形式担当宾语。故填popularity。 【47题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这种被称为“剩食盲盒”的创新餐饮选择，为人们提供了一种既享受美味又减少食物浪费的便捷而重要的方式。空处考查修饰名词“way”用形容词。故填significant。 【48题详解】 考查谓语动词。句意：迄今为止，这一概念已经引起了众多好奇年轻人的关注。分析句子成分可知，空处考查本句谓语动词，根据时间状语“to date”可知，本句时态为现在完成时；主语为“this concept”，单数，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。故填has received。 【49题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：该应用的目的是通过以优惠价格提供附近商店和餐馆剩余的未售出食物，来对抗食物浪费。根据前文Its goal is可知，空处考查非谓语动词形式担当表语，用动词不定式形式，具有将来含义。故填to fight。 【50题详解】 考查固定搭配。句意：该应用的目的是通过以优惠价格提供附近商店和餐馆剩余的未售出食物，来对抗食物浪费。空处考查搭配：at a …price，意为“以……价格”，符合句意。故填at。 【51题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：受在海外生活的中国创作者发布的分享其经历的视频启发，中国消费者和企业迅速接受了这一理念，并在中国北京、上海、成都等主要城市开展了类似业务。空处考查定语从句的关系词；先行词为“Chinese creators”，在定语从句中担当主语，指人，用关系代词who引导。故填who。 【52题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：受在海外生活的中国创作者发布的分享其经历的视频启发，中国消费者和企业迅速接受了这一理念，并在中国北京、上海、成都等主要城市开展了类似业务。分析句子成分可知，空处考查非谓语动词担当状语，表示主句所产生的自然而然的影响，用动词的现在分词形式表主动。故填leading。 【53题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：一些盲盒包含基于店铺晚间销售前预包装好的餐食，而另一些则允许顾客在店铺快关门时从店内剩余的食物中选择。分析句子成分可知，空处考查非谓语动词担当后置定语；被修饰词“pre-packaged mea”和动词“base”之间为被动关系，用过去分词形式。故填based。 【54题详解】 考查宾语从句。句意：一些盲盒包含基于店铺晚间销售前预包装好的餐食，而另一些则允许顾客在店铺快关门时从店内剩余的食物中选择。分析句子成分可知，空处考查宾语从句的连接词，宾语从句中缺少主语，用what引导。故填what。 【55题详解】 考查冠词。句意：盲盒的内容通常只有在打开时才会揭晓，为用餐体验增添了一丝惊喜。空处考查修饰可数名词单数，表示泛指，用不定冠词；空后单词为元音音素开头，用an。故填an。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 56. 你是高二学生李华，你校即将举办一场以“太空探索”为主题的专家讲座。请你写一封邮件，邀请你的交换生朋友Jim一起参加。 内容包括： 1.邀请原因； 2.讲座内容与安排； 3.期待Jim参加。 Dear Jim, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best regards, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Jim, Knowing you are really interested in space, I’m writing to invite you to attend an expert lecture on “Space Exploration” in our school. This lecture will cover various aspects related to space exploration, including the latest achievements and future plans. It will also discuss the significance and challenges of space exploration. The lecture is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. next Friday in the school hall. There will be a Q&A session at the end, allowing us to have in-depth discussions and exchanges of ideas. I sincerely hope you can come and enjoy this wonderful event together. Looking forward to your reply. Best regards, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给交换生朋友Jim写封信，邀请其参加学校即将举办的以“太空探索”为主题的专家讲座。 【详解】1.词汇积累 各种各样的：various → a variety of 重要性：significance → importance 按计划：be scheduled to → be planned to 真诚地：sincerely → genuinely 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：This lecture will cover various aspects related to space exploration, including the latest achievements and future plans. 拓展句：This lecture will cover various aspects related to space exploration, which include the latest achievements and future plans. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Knowing you are really interested in space, I’m writing to invite you to attend an expert lecture on “Space Exploration” in our school.（运用了现在分词短语作状语） 【高分句型2】I sincerely hope you can come and enjoy this wonderful event together.（运用了省略引导词that的宾语从句） 第二节 读后续写（满分15分） 57. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 On a cold winter morning, Olivia was soundly asleep until the phone rang loudly in the living room. She glanced at the clock and saw it was already nine o'clock. Knowing her mother worked a part-time job at a café every Saturday morning，Olivia reluctantly（不情愿地）got out of bed. Assuming her brother Ethan wouldn't hear the phone, she quietly answered it in the living room. To her delight, it was her father, a sailor who rarely returned home due to his tough work at sea. His warm greeting filled her with joy and chased away her sleepiness. “Good morning, Dad. What's happening? Olivia asked casually. “I've been doing well lately, my dear. Today is your mother's birthday, and I've ordered a cake online. It should arrive at our house in an hour and a half. Don't forget to pick it up,”her father replied. Upon hearing her father's words, Olivia felt a sense of guilt. How could she have forgotten her mother's birthday? She glanced at the pile of dirty clothes on the sofa and the oily floor that hadn't been cleaned for days. With her mother returning in two hours, Olivia calculated that they had enough time to prepare a surprise for her. Excited by the thought, Olivia said, “Well, Dad, I'm going to wake Ethan up now. We'll give Mum a pleasant surprise!” She hurried to Ethan's room to share her plan to clean the house. Ethan eagerly agreed and they started their grand cleaning plan immediately. Olivia gathered the clothes from the sofa and soaked them in a basin of water with detergent. After washing them by hand, she gently squeezed out the water and hung them to dry. Meanwhile, Ethan was mopping（拖）the floor with all his might， truly appreciating the hard work his mother did at home. They had just finished cleaning when the delivery boy arrived with the cake. 注意： 1.所续写短文的词数应为80左右； 2.续写部分的开头语已为你写好； With the cake placed on the table, Mum came in. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】With the cake placed on the table, Mum came in. “Happy birthday, Mum!” Olivia and Ethan shouted in unison, their faces beaming with excitement. Mum stood in shock, her eyes welling up with tears of joy. She looked around at the spotless room and the cake on the table, overwhelmed by the thoughtful gesture. “This is the best birthday surprise ever!” she exclaimed, pulling them into a warm embrace. Olivia quickly snapped a photo of the moment to send to Dad, capturing the happiness they all shared. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Olivia在父亲提醒下，和弟弟Ethan一起为母亲准备生日惊喜的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： 由段首句内容“蛋糕放在桌子上，妈妈进来了。”可知，第一段可描写母亲进门后的反应以及家庭成员之间的情感交流。通过母亲的惊喜和感动，体现出孩子们的孝心和家庭的温暖。 2.续写线索：妈妈震惊——感动——拍照——分享快乐 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①捕捉：capture /catch ②拉，拽：pull/drag ③微笑：beam /smile 情绪类 ①快乐：joy/pleasure ②兴奋：excitement/thrill 【点睛】[高分句型1] “Happy birthday, Mum!” Olivia and Ethan shouted in unison, their faces beaming with excitement. (运用了独立主格结构) [高分句型2] Olivia quickly snapped a photo of the moment to send to Dad, capturing the happiness they all shared. (运用了现在分词作状语) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 重庆八中2024-2025学年度（上）高二年级半期考试 英语试题 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，从试题所给的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 does the man mean? A. He hates mosquitoes. B. The woman is crazy. C. This summer is amazing. 2. Why does the woman correct the man? A. For a wrong order. B. For a culture difference. C. For a word spelling. 3. Why is the man stopped? A. Getting wrong tickets. B. Getting a parking fine. C. Breaking traffic rules. 4. What does the woman suggest? A. Working at a café. B. Getting some juice. C. Seeing some laptops. 5. How does the man feel now? A Guilty. B. Annoyed. C. Embarrassed. 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、7题。 6. What drink does the woman recommend? A. Orange tea. B. Blueberry juice. C. Berry milkshake. 7. How much will the man pay? A. $8. B. $8.8. C. $9.6. 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。 8. Why does the woman want to take this course? A. For social connection. B. For academic interest. C. For employment preparation. 9. What does the woman think of the textbook? A. It's expensive. B. It's outdated. C. It's difficult. 听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. A couple. B. Friends. C. Trainer and trainee. 11.How does the man keep working out at home? A. By using an app. B. By watching videos. C. By teaming up with families. 12. Why does the woman have trouble sticking to a plan? A. She is always disturbed by other things. B. Her plan is designed unreasonably. C. She needs motivation from others. 13. Which course will the woman choose first? A. A VIP course. B.A free course. C.A tailored course. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What do the speakers mainly talk about? A. Energy production. B. Information safety. C. Smart cities. 15. Which is among the man's research focuses? A. Traffic release. B. Equality promotion. C. Data management. 16. What does the man mean in the end? A. Personal information can be secured. B. Data leakage will never happen. C. Greater security can be achieved. 17. Who might be the woman? A. A professor. B.Ajournalist. C.A scientist. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 18. What is the best cure of loneliness? A. Trying different lifestyles. B. Talking to a trusted one. C. Keeping enough sleep. 19. What do many successful people owe their success to? A. Their hard work. B. Their career planning. C. Their social skills. 20. Why should we communicate? A. To broaden our views. B. To encounter beautiful things. C. To experience another kind of life. 第二部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，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 2018 Wildlife Photographer of the Year was South African Skye Meaker, just 16 years of age. Skye has been published over the years in print media not just for his photography but also voicing his opinion on conservation in South Africa. For Skye, photography is not just about the competitions entered and won but also the platform, which affords him to create awareness about our natural world and conserve it in the long term. Here is part of an interview to Skye from the Rational Perspective. Host: How do you have the ability to see these animals in the wild? Skye: Well, I’ve been fortunate enough that my parents are so enthusiastic about the wild that it’s just a by-product of me going on adventures with them. It’s something that I have been brought up and something I’ve been fortunate to experience. Host: How do you take a good picture of a leopard? Skye: I had been following Limpy (the Leopard) for many years and she holds a special place in my heart. I had grown along with her. For me, the perfect shot is one where I feel as if I’m not really there. It’s one where the animal is comfortable enough to behave as if I’m not there. I like to be in the moment and photograph nature at its most natural. 1. What does Skye think of photography? A. It’s a place to show needs. B. It’s a way to gain reputation. C. It’s a chance to get away from natural world. D. It’s a platform to raise awareness of protecting nature. 2. Which of the following enables Skye to observe wild animals? A. Keeping a strong body. B. His photography skill. C. Adventuring with his parents. D. His learning experience. 3. How does Skye take a good picture of a leopard? A. By staying in the wild peacefully. B. By catching the animal to take pictures. C. By finding a special place . D. By taking photos in its natural state. B I was in seat 10F next to the emergency exit. A few minutes after take-off there was a loud explosion. Everybody gasped(倒抽气) and there were a few screams. Then, surprisingly, it went very quiet—everyone was assessing the situation. It soon became obvious we weren’t going back to LaGuardia Airport and that we were heading for the water. I had to think about what I should do once the pilot landed in the water. ‘You sat in this seat,’ I thought, ‘you’ve got to get this door open.’ At about 300 feet (91.5 meters), I started reading the instructions. There were six steps, and I had just read them two or three times when we hit the water. Fortunately, I’d just read the instructions and managed to get the door open. The wing was sinking lower and lower. I walked out onto it and walked as far along as I could to make room for other people. It was freezing, and nobody had a jacket. Some people were underwater to their waists. It felt like half an hour before we saw the first ferry, though it could have been only five or ten minutes. I was fourth onto the ferry, and I started helping people onto the boat. To our relief, everyone had survived the crash. I got through the whole incident by taking it one step at a time: get the door open throw the door out, figure out if you’re sinking. I just kept on doing that until I reached solid ground. Only then did I go into the men’s room and cry for a few minutes. 4. What did passengers do after hearing a loud explosion? A. They put on life jackets as instructed. B. They tried to figure what had happened. C. They couldn’t help shouting for help on end. D. They asked the pilot to fly to LaGuardia Airport. 5. Why did the writer open the emergency exit successfully? A. Because he sat by the emergency exit. B. Because he had an experienced neighbor. C. Because he was once taught how to open it. D. Because he read and understood the instructions. 6. What can we know from paragraph 4? A. No one got killed in the crash. B. The crash happened at the end of the trip. C. The pilot managed to land the plane safely. D. A ferry came to the rescue the moment the crash happened. 7 Which word best describes the writer? A. Humorous. B. Generous. C. Organized. D. Expressive. C Addiction to watching seven episodes of Real Housewives or “wasting” the afternoon watching back-to-back classic baseball games isn’t going to damage our brains. In fact, studies suggest that “playing a video game or watching a movie or television show can restore some psychological resources,” says Robin Nabi, PhD, a professor of communication at the University of California. Though the benefits have yet to be studied long-term and our problems don’t magically disappear once we turn off the screen, rest can reduce stress levels. Giving ourselves permission to enjoy some downtime is also a key part of self-sympathy, which helps prevent anxiety and depression. “We don’t focus as much on relaxation and playing and enjoyment and fun, and these are such important aspects of being a human being,” says Nabi. “And feeling guilty (内疚的)about activities we enjoy, or criticizing them, can take away the benefits they offer us.” Therefore, it’s time to embrace our need for pleasure. One big reason to do so is that talking about our common interests, is a way to connect with others. The most important value of a guilty pleasure might just be the bond, You’ll never find those connections if you don’t speak up. So stop apologizing. You might just find that it makes it easier to discover more things you enjoy. “Lots of the time, guilty pleasure get talked about in terms of genre (类型)” says Nabi. But it can help to think about what you like specifically, she points out. “You probably don’t like all boy bands, so what is it about this particular group and their music? Whatever it is, find your little niche and go for that, And don’t be ashamed of what that is, because clearly it’s doing something for you.” 8. How does the author introduce the topic of the text? A. By listing examples. B. By providing data. C. By making a contrast, D. By giving definitions. 9. What does Nabi think of people’s guilty feeling about pleasure? A. It is normal. B. It is beneficial. C. It is unnecessary. D. It is confusing. 10. What does the underlined word “niche” in the last paragraph mean? A. A job someone is responsible for. B. An activity suitable for someone, C. A pleasure bringing someone guilt. D. A small case someone cares little about. 11 Which of following opinions would the author agree with? A. Stay away from guilty pleasures. B. Don’t be addicted to entertainment. C. Develop new hobbies to reduce pressure, D. View our demand for pleasure positively. D Disappointment is a natural human emotion that occurs after a failure. For our young children, this failure can look like not getting the toy they wanted, not being invited to a classmate's birthday party or losing their favourite animal. It is essential for children's mental health, well-being and overall development that they experience how to deal with disappointment well. But this can be difficult for parents to deal with, particularly around holidays, which are about gift-giving and expectations. North American culture often mistakenly links love and happiness with material goods such as toys; the Santa story promises magical wish satisfaction. This can cause conflict for parents when children do not get the “right” gift. On holidays, there’s social and personal pressure to provide happiness and joy to children through material objects, which can be confused with providing the necessities. For parents who do not have the resources to provide the perfect or desired gift, this can cause additional stress, shame, and fear around disappointment. Parents may feel as though they have let down their child and that they have impacted the child's experience or memory of their “special day”. This is especially true if the child has difficulty with or is learning to manage emotions and expresses disappointment through outbursts. These behaviors can affect parents deeply, often leading them to feel badly about themselves or that the child does not love them. Changing our focus to giving rather than receiving can help our children develop and appreciate the strength in gratitude. Research has linked gratitude to significant health and wellness benefits such as improving self-esteem, improving sleep and developing empathy. The other thing to know is that although disappointment feels awful, it is a part of life and is actually a positive and healthy emotion that's central to children's emotional, cognitive and social development throughout their lives. 12. Why is it difficult for parents to handle disappointment on Christmas? A. Children are easy to have tantrums or sulking. B. Children often expect too much of their parents. C. It is the custom to give gifts or show expectations. D. It is connected with children’s overall development. 13. What is the author’s attitude toward linking love and happiness with material goods? A. Concerned. B. Unclcar C. Interested. D. Supportive. 14. What does the author feel about changing our focus to giving rather than receiving? A. It helps children realize the benefits of being grateful. B. It can help children’s academic development. C. It can avoid disappointment in life. D. It is a necessary part of one’s life. 15. What is the best title for the text? A. What Are the Rights to Give to Your Children on Christmas? B. What Christmas Can Teach Kids about Disappointment? C. How We Can Meet Our Children’s Expectations Best? D. What Harm Disappointment Does to Most Children? 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。 Studying a subject that you feel pointless is never fun. ___16___ The answer is clear. History is essential in human civilization. Learning history helps you learn its significance. History grounds us in our roots. History is an interesting field of study, and learning the history of our homeland can offer a deeper glimpse into our pasts. ___17___ Many people feel like they need a sense of cultural belonging, which is about studying your roots and being open-minded to the today’s evolution. ___18___ Reading history is an amazing experience because it enables us to reflect on the social and economic life of the people living long time ago. Experts argue that problems faced by people regardless of the past and present are the same. With the information about the ancestors, one can become more experienced in handling challenges of life. History makes us more empathetic (共情的). Studying history can give us insight into why our culture does certain things, and how the past has shaped it into what we know now. It also provides a strong foundation for empathy across cultures. Fear and hate for others is usually caused by ignorance. ___19___ History can break down those boundaries. History can inspire us to learn more. What’s fantastic about history is the way it broadens horizons. It’s impossible to learn about one historical period without knowing related concepts. Study the 19th century England, and you’ll be amazed by Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist.___20___ Or maybe you end up switching your attention away from his novels, and discover the history of England. A. History enriches our experience. B. History helps us know ancestors. C. We’re scared of the things that we don’t understand. D. And it also leads to how we got to where we are today. E. If you’re studying history, ask yourself “why is history important”. F. This book is so attractive that it enjoys popularity in the past and present. G. Look up Charles Dickens, and you might learn a thing or two about realism. 第三部分 语言知识运用（共三节，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文、从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I became n gardener when I was sixteen. My ___21___ of gardening may not have originated from my love for nature, but to annoy my parents. We had a beautiful maple tree in our big yard. But my mother looked with ___22___ at this work of art. Those golden leaves seemed like tons of rubbish to her, “Something else to ___23___!” At that age, I always did something ___24___ to whatever my parents did! If gardening were something they found upsetting, I would ___25___ a garden! I planted roses. Wild with ___26___, I found the flowers bloomed (开花) their heads off. ___27___,I was touched by this land of wonder. However, my parents showed no interest in my garden. My father was ___28___ me because he found it was ___29___ to move around my garden to the driveway. To my mother’s ____30____,I put in her vase my roses which, in her eyes, were simply weeds. However, I ____31____ to enjoy the pleasure of gardening. Plants make good companions: they breathe, they bloom, they ____32____ to care and love. It has been years since I made my first garden out of my desire to ____33____ my parents. Today I become known as Mrs. Green-thumbs, which makes my parents feel ____34____. Andnow I could say it is my love for ____35____ that make me a real gardener. 21. A. dream B. design C. intention D. memory 22. A. appreciation B. doubt C. excitement D. surprise 23. A. care about B. clean up C. come in D. collect up 24. A. equal B. opposite C. similar D. superior 25. A. buy B. decorate C. plant D. destroy 26. A. anger B. anxiety C. fear D. joy 27. A. Gradually B. Luckily C. Regretfully D. Originally 28. A. curious about B. patient with C. displeased with D. interested in 29 A. convenient B. dangerous C. enjoyable D. troublesome 30. A. dislike B. delight C. relief D. sadness 31. A. continued B. stopped C. decided D. struggled 32. A. devote B. lead C. respond D. turn 33. A. challenge B. defeat C. respect D. satisfy 34. A. strange B. proud C. disappointed D. comfortable 35. A. freedom B. life C. growth D. nature 第二节 单词拼写（满分10分） 根据首字母或中文提示，用必修三 Unit 1-5中单词的正确形式填空。 36. He began to lose his m_________as he grew older. (根据首字母单词拼写) 37. This towel is a good quality for the price and won't leave you d_________. (根据首字母单词拼写) 38. Parks Canada then closed off the area where the bear attack o_________. (根据首字母单词拼写) 39. I felt trapped in such a small town. So as soon as I turned 18, I packed up my belongings and s_________ my fortune in New York City. (根据首字母单词拼写) 40. The line r_________from $12 for a juice glass to $64 for a set of dessert plates and is available both online and in-store across the U.S. and the UK. (根据首字母单词拼写) 41. The company does not hire employees on the _________ (基础) of their race, sex, or age. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 42. On May 8, over 24 hours after launch, the two _________ (宇航员) will arrive at the ISS. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 43. Fans have celebrated the arrival of the new track, sending their _________ (祝贺) to Bella. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 44. Develop a_________（灵活的）strategy that allows your business to respond to new regulations. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 45. _________(最后), they entered the town，which was deserted. Only the women and children remained, and they were off the streets. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 第三节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填适当内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Recently, a unique food trend has gained ___46___(popular) among young people in China. Known as “leftover food blind boxes”, these innovative meal options provide a convenient and___47___(significance) way to enjoy delicious food while also reducing food waste. To date, this concept___48___(receive) the attention of many curious young individuals. The concept of "leftover food blind boxes" originated abroad, specifically from an app called Too Good To Go that started in Denmark in 2015. Its goal is___49___(fight) against food waste by offering surplus (剩余的) unsold food from nearby stores and restaurants___50___a reduced price. Inspired by videos posted by Chinese creators living abroad___51___shared their experience, Chinese consumers and businesses have quickly accepted the idea,___52___(lead) to similar operations in major Chinese cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu. The operational methods of the “leftover food blind box” model can vary between stores. Some boxes contain pre-packaged me a___53___(base) on a store's sales before the evening, while others allow customers to choose from___54___still remains in the store around closing time. However, the latter option is less common. The contents of the blind boxes are often only revealed upon opening, adding____55____element of surprise to the dining experience. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 56. 你是高二学生李华，你校即将举办一场以“太空探索”为主题的专家讲座。请你写一封邮件，邀请你的交换生朋友Jim一起参加。 内容包括： 1.邀请原因； 2.讲座内容与安排； 3.期待Jim参加。 Dear Jim, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best regards, Li Hua 第二节 读后续写（满分15分） 57. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 On a cold winter morning, Olivia was soundly asleep until the phone rang loudly in the living room. She glanced at the clock and saw it was already nine o'clock. Knowing her mother worked a part-time job at a café every Saturday morning，Olivia reluctantly（不情愿地）got out of bed. Assuming her brother Ethan wouldn't hear the phone, she quietly answered it in the living room. To her delight, it was her father, a sailor who rarely returned home due to his tough work at sea. His warm greeting filled her with joy and chased away her sleepiness. “Good morning, Dad. What's happening? Olivia asked casually. “I've been doing well lately, my dear. Today is your mother's birthday, and I've ordered a cake online. It should arrive at our house in an hour and a half. Don't forget to pick it up,”her father replied. Upon hearing her father's words, Olivia felt a sense of guilt. How could she have forgotten her mother's birthday? She glanced at the pile of dirty clothes on the sofa and the oily floor that hadn't been cleaned for days. With her mother returning in two hours, Olivia calculated that they had enough time to prepare a surprise for her. Excited by the thought, Olivia said, “Well, Dad, I'm going to wake Ethan up now. We'll give Mum a pleasant surprise!” She hurried to Ethan's room to share her plan to clean the house. Ethan eagerly agreed and they started their grand cleaning plan immediately. Olivia gathered the clothes from the sofa and soaked them in a basin of water with detergent. After washing them by hand, she gently squeezed out the water and hung them to dry. Meanwhile, Ethan was mopping（拖）the floor with all his might， truly appreciating the hard work his mother did at home. They had just finished cleaning when the delivery boy arrived with the cake. 注意： 1.所续写短文的词数应为80左右； 2.续写部分的开头语已为你写好； With the cake placed on the table, Mum came in. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$