江西省丰城中学2024-2025学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题（创新班）

null 丰城中学 2024-2025 学年高二创新班期中考试试卷 英 语 第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分) 做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题:每小题1.5分,满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What is the woman applying for? A. An identity card. B. A credit card. C. A passport. 2. Why is the woman drinking Pu’er? A. She likes its taste. B. She wants to be thinner. C. She believes it’s good for health. 3. Where does the conversation take place probably? A. In a school. B. In a hospital. C. In the woman’s house. 4. Whose car will the woman most probably travel in next? A. Tony’s. B. Tom’s. C. Amy’s. 5. Who is the woman probably? A. A lawyer. B. A university professor. C. A professional golfer. 第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料,回答第 6、7题。 6. Which area of Italy is the man going to study in? A. The north. B. The south. C. The center. 7. What does the woman recommend the man to do? A. Stay in a hotel. B. Live in her friend’s place. C. Ask people on social media. 听第 7 段材料,回答第 8 至 10 题。 8. How many dogs did the woman rescue? A. Four. B. Six. C. Eight. 9. What does the man probably do for a living? A. He is a journalist. B. He is a dog walker. C. He is a photographer. 10. What is the woman doing? A. Walking her dog. B. Feeding her dog. C. Selling her dog. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。 11. How does the man feel about employing disabled people? A. Worried. B. Undecided. C. Supportive. 12. What type of company does the man work for? A. Magazine. B. Furniture. C. I.T. 13. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Employ a disabled person. B. Reduce her screen time. C. Read an article. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 16 题。 14. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Colleagues. B. Brother and sister. C. Student and fire warden. 15. What day is it today? A. Monday. B. Tuesday. C. Wednesday. 16. What will the woman probably do next? A. Call a charity organization. B. Help the man sort the alarms out. C. Contact Shelley through email. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。 17. Why is rock climbing not dangerous? A. You use a rope to hold you. B. You have a partner to catch you. C. You can take measures to climb safely. 18. What is a common beginner’s mistake? A. Tying the rope incorrectly. B. Trying to climb too quickly. C. Wearing a helmet too loosely. 19. Which skill will the climbing courses teach you? A. How to choose your partner. B. How to give medical treatment. C. How to fix climbing equipment. 20. What is the main topic of the talk? A. How to climb safely. B. How to avoid mistakes. C. How to take a climbing course. 第二部分阅读(共两节,满分 50 分) 第一节 (共 15 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 37.5 分) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Into the Wild ----Get to know some of the mammals that call Yellowstone home Bison Bison can weigh up to 2,000 pounds and are herbivores(食草动物). Despite their size, they are very mobile and can run up to 30 mph and jump up to six feet vertically. In1902, America’s wild bison had decreased to only two dozen due to overhunting. Conservation efforts increased the Yellowstone bison population to 4,800 in 2023. See them in Hayden, Lamar and Pelican valleys. Gray Wolf Gray wolves had gone extinct in Yellowstone until 14 were reintroduced in 1995. Today, approximately 108 wolves live here. These social animals live in groups and can be gray, white or black. They hunt elk, deer and bison near dawn and dusk thanks to their excellent night vision. For your best chance of seeing them, head to Lamar or Hayden valleys or Blacktail Deer Plateau in the early morning. Elk Up to 20,000 elk summer in Yellowstone, but most move to lower elevations in the winter months. Elk are a large member of the deer family and can be identified by their size and white rumps. Mating season, known as” the rut”, occurs each fall when male elk fight with each other for females. It’s characterized by their haunting bugling sound. In the summer, see them in Cascade Meadows, Madison Canyon and Lamar Valley. Grizzly Bear One of two species of bears in Yellowstone, grizzlies are big. They can weigh up to700 pounds and have a distinctive hump between their shoulders. Grizzlies are omnivores and will eat bugs, plants, fish and mammals. Approximately 150 live in Yellowstone and if you’ re lucky, you may spot them in the Hayden and Lamar valleys, north of Mount Washington and between Fishing Bridge and the East Entrance. 21. What contributed to the decline of America’s wild bison population by 1902? A. Disease. B. Climate change. C. Unsustainable hunting. D. Habitat loss. 22. Which of the following statements is TRUE about gray wolves in Yellowstone? A. They were reintroduced in 1902. B. They primarily hunt during the midday. C. They can only be found in Lamar Valley. D. They live in packs and can have various colors. 23. Where are you most likely to encounter all the four mammals in Yellowstone? A. Lamar Valley. B. Madison Canyon. C. Pelican Valley. D. Hayden Valley. B Three years ago, Sather Gowdy, a student at Gonzaga University, went through a break-up. Then two of his close friends passed away. So Sather withdrew, avoiding going out. Everything changed one day as Sather was returning home from class. An elderly woman, standing by her open trunk full of groceries, asked him to help her. He helped her get them inside. “Walking home, I realized my heart feeling lighter for the first time in weeks,” Sather says. He made a decision not to close himself off, but perform kindness every day for his community. Sather starts small. He once noticed his neighbor’s fence was damaged and wanted to fix it, but he didn’t know how. “Lack of knowledge didn’t stop me!” he says. “I learned online, bought a hammer and some nails, and repaired it.” As the movement has grown, so have Sather’s responsibilities. He dedicates several hours each day to finding ways to serve others— cleaning up the community or assisting elderly neighbors with yard work and other tasks. “Serving others isn’t always fun,” Sather says. “It’s hard work to remain committed to spreading kindness through serving others. But even on the toughest days, seeing the smiles on my neighbors’ faces makes it worthwhile.” “Think of something that everyone complains about and then go do it” Sather recommends. An alley near his house, for example, was constantly filled with trash. Neighbors talked about how much they hated it, yet no one did anything about it. Sather spent several hours daily for two weeks cleaning it. “When I was done, I saw increased joy and pride in our neighborhood,” Sather says. Seven months later, the alley is still clean. Sather often sees neighbors checking on it, picking up lingering garbage or cutting back weeds. “Start small. You’ll be amazed at your impact,” says Sather. 24. What pulled Sather out of the state of being separate? A. The positive impact of the class on him. B. The elderly lady’s practical suggestions. C. The timely kindness from the community. D. The sense of achievement from being helpful. 25. What is the main idea of paragraph 3? A. How Sather felt about his behaviour. B. How Sather helps the community. C. Why Sather finds ways to serve others. D. What Sather needed to fix his neighbor’s fence. 26. What can we learn from Sather’s story? A. Doing good starts with ourselves. B. Work together to help the elderly. C. Being proud helps to serve others. D. Help others to make them stronger. 27. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. His search for the simplest joy B. His pursuit of the community’s happiness C. He healed his pain with acts of kindness D. He changed the community with his efforts C When people talk about suddenly remembering old memories, the memories they' re referring to are usually episodic（情景的）memories. As the name suggests, this type of memory stores the scenes of our life. Another type of memory that can also be suddenly remembered is semantic memory. Our semantic memory is the storehouse of our knowledge, containing all the facts we know. Usually， the recall of episodic and semantic memories has easily identifiable triggers（诱因） in our context. Context includes our physical surroundings as well as the aspects of our mental state, such as thoughts and feelings. For example, you're eating a dish at a restaurant, and its smell reminds you of a similar dish your mom used to make. This is episodic memory. When someone says the word “Oscar”, the name of the movie that won the Oscar recently flashes in your mind. That belongs to semantic memory. These memories had obvious triggers in our context, but sometimes, the memories that flash in our minds have no identifiable triggers. They seem to flash across our minds out of nowhere; therefore, they've been called mind—pops（闪念）. Mind-pops shouldn't be confused with insight, which is the sudden pop ping up of a potential solution to a complex problem in the mind. Thus, mind— pops are semantic or autobiographical memories that suddenly flash in our minds without an easily identifiable trigger. Mind—pops may comprise any piece of information, be it an image, a sound, or a word. They're often experienced by people when they're engaged in mundane tasks like mopping the floor or brushing teeth. Such ordinary and unexciting routines tend to inspire something in our mind. For example, you're reading a book, and suddenly, the image of your school corridor pops into your mind for no reason. What you were reading or thinking at the time had no connection to your school. I do experience mind—pops from time to time. But when I tried to look for cues in my context that may have triggered my mind—pops, I would fail. Maybe such mind—pops are completely random. 28. Which of the following might be episodic memory? A. You predict a heavy rain is on the way. B. A good idea flashes into your mind suddenly. C. A song reminds you of your middle school graduation. D. You think of a round shape when hearing the word “circle”. 29.What is a feature of mind—pops? A. They have obvious triggers. B. They come out without warning. C. They appear in the form of images. D. They often bring long—lasting memories. 30.What does the underlined word “mundane” in paragraph 6 probably mean? A. Careful. B. Dull. C. Necessary. D. Challenging. 31.What is the aim of this passage? A. To explore human inner thoughts. B. To point out the memory formation. C. To distinguish different memory scenes. D. To explain some similar memory phenomena. D You have probably heard of the Fermi Paradox (费米悖论). Given the high probability that alien (外星人) life exists out there in the universe, why has nobody got in touch yet? Answers to the paradox range from the optimistic to the downright frightening. It could be that we simply haven’t sent out our own traceable signatures for aliens to find us yet. Or it could be that no aliens will ever make it to the point where they are able to make contact with other species. In Three Body Problem, Cixin Liu’s science fiction, he describes the universe as a dark forest, where each alien society is like a fearful, armed hunter cautiously moving forth. If that hunter finds other life, he is left with the safest course of action: to wipe out any other lifeforms before they can do the same to him. Being fearful contributes to humans’ development. Our caution may save our lives when facing a genuine threat. “Take the initiative in the competition, and you may sleep more securely while getting extra resources,” says Seth Shostak, a senior astronomer. Thankfully, the Dark Forest has lots of issues that are difficult to resolve—the most obvious being that it’s extremely difficult to hide a technologically advanced world. “We’ve never given the slightest thought to turning off all the radars (雷达) and going completely silent because it might be dangerous,” says Shostak. The forest theory also falls apart when you consider the true nature of the universe. “The distances between planets are likely to be so vast that the idea that they would feel the need to attack one another seems odd. Even if they fear each other, the expanse means that they wouldn’t likely need to compete for the near-limitless resources,” says Shostak. That doesn’t necessarily mean that the Dark Forest theory is a nonstarter. Addressing the holes in the theory requires adding up the terror factor. Suppose that a technological civilization is going from star to star destroying any sign of life whenever planets with life or technology are found. We don’t see them because they’re not there. That’s the really scary thing. 32. What do we know about the Fermi Paradox? A. It denies aliens’ existence. B. It is studied thoroughly. C. Its answers vary considerably. D. Its answers are similar. 33. What can be inferred from Shostak’s words in Paragraph 4? A. Fear is deadly. B. Attacks are risky. C. Fear dominates humans’ development. D. Attacks has survival value. 34. Which factor challenges the Dark Forest theory according to Shostak? A. Aliens may not understand human culture. B. The vastness of space makes conflicts less likely. C. Advanced civilizations tend to compete for survival. D. Competition for resources could become more serious. 35. Why does the author make the assumption in the last paragraph? A. To prove aliens are scary. B. To find holes in the theory. C. To add to horrible atmosphere. D. To warn us of the potential threat. 第二节 (共 5 小题; 每小题 2. 5 分, 满分 12. 5 分) 阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中 有两项为多余选项。 Music has long been considered to be an enjoyable pastime for many people. ____36____ The mental health benefits from music can’t be argued. Music could also be helping you with many other health problems behind the scenes. ___37____ However, for the same reason, music can be very beneficial if one is in pain. By distracting (分心) the mind from the pain, music, people say, can lower- stress and anxiety levels. This, of course, can lead to less pain. Many people enjoy relaxing music in the evening prior to going to bed. ___38____ While the validity of the idea is still being assessed, the lowered stress can even be tied back to blood pressure. Similarly, according to researchers, listening to just 30 minutes of soft music every day may help with healthy blood sugar levels, through the lowering of stress and anxiety. When it comes to heart health, there is speculation (推测) that it’s not the style of music, but rather the tempo that makes it so good for your heart health. In one European study, participants listened to music as the researchers monitored their heart rates and blood pressure. ____39____On the other hand, when the music slowed, the participants’ stress and anxiety levels became lower and the effects on heart rates appeared to follow suit. ____40____. It is what makes music so valuable. A. This feeling can also result in many other health problems. B. Some experts say that music can be harmful if it is too loud. C. This idea is a little off- the- wall but still has scientific backing. D. They say it can play a big role in calming the brain enough to sleep. E. The implications of music on overall well- being are really impressive. F. It is also highly popular due to the individualized effects on stress and anxiety, G. Interestingly, the more cheerful the music was, the faster their heart rates were. 第三部分语言运用（共两节,满分 30 分） 第一节（共 15 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 15 分） 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中,选出可以填入 空白处的最佳选项。 “Keep pushing forward,” my father always said whenever I faced difficulties. His words echoed in my mind as I faced a series of ___41___ after graduating from college. I had set my sights on a career in graphic (图画) design. I moved to New York City and sent out my ___42___ to lots of agencies. Day after day, I knocked on the door of opportunity, only to be met with ___43___ each time. The rejection letters piled up, and my confidence became ___44___ . Feeling defeated, I returned to my hometown. My father, ___45___ my depression, said, “Keep pushing forward. Remember, opportunities often go hand in hand with ___46___ .” He offered to drive me to nearby cities where I could ___47___ my job search. I decided to try my luck in Boston. At a small design firm, the owner, a kind woman named Karen, informed me they had already ___48___ the position. As I was leaving, she noticed a sketchbook (素描簿) in my bag. “Do you have any ___49___ of your work?” she asked. I nodded. But she was going to attend a meeting. So, ____50____ , she took a look at my works but was ____51____ . She offered me a job ____52____ . As I walked out, the sun shining brightly, I couldn't help but ____53____ what my father had said. If I had given up, I would have missed this chance. I often ____54____ how different my life might have been if I had not persevered. That job led to more ____55____ , and eventually, I found myself working in New York City, just as I had dreamed. 41. A. applications B. rejections C. operations D. presentations 42. A. stories B. grades C. works D. proofs 43. A. comfort B. training C. strategy D. disappointment 44. A. weaker B. fuller C. steadier D. simpler 45. A. ignoring B. noticing C. doubting D. recording 46. A. experiences B. achievements C. challenges D. qualifications 47. A. admit B. continue C. interpret D. declare 48. A. filled B. changed C. quit D. spread 49. A. descriptions B. resolutions C. samples D. memorials 50. A. honestly B. unfortunately C. obviously D. unconcernedly 51. A. impressed B. curious C. embarrassed D. skeptical 52. A. in vain B. at risk C. on the spot D. by accident 53. A. decide B. approve C. complain D. recall 54. A. hear from B. reflect on C. ask about D. hold out 55. A. excuses B. profits C. consequences D. opportunities 第二节(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分.满分 15 分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Sonic people may think that British people only drink strong tea from fine china cups with their little fingers ___56___ ( extend), or beer at their local pubs, but the 70 million cups of coffee consumed in the UK each day tell a different story. __57 glance down your local high street will prove that we have all become coffee 58 ( addict). People down espressos(浓缩咖啡) to treat exhaustion at station platforms, and soup- bowl- sized lattes are enjoyed at 59 ( count) cafés.“ We have moved from a nation of tea drinkers and occasional instant coffee drinkers 60 a nation of coffee lovers and even coffee geckos,” says Jeffry Young, the chairman of the Allegra Foundation, the food organization behind UK Coffer Week, 61 runs from 11 to 17 April. The company first marked the occasion in 2011 62___ ( raise) money for clean water and sanitation(卫生设备) in coffee- growing communities around the world. In the past 15 years, chain stores including Costa and Caffe Nero 63____ ( occupy) every part of the high street. This“ new” coffee tastes much better than the soft drinks sold in supermarkets. And the softly- furnished cafés are a world away from 64 ( annoy) noise. The popularity of café culture is 65 ( far) strengthened by the coming of the digital age, when laptops, mobile phones, and later tablets free some workers from their desk. 第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分) 第一节 (满分15 分) 假如你是校陶艺社团（the Pottery Club）负责人李华，社团即将举办第五届陶艺作品展，请你就此在校英文网站上写一则短文进行推介，内容包括： 1. 时间地点； 2. 展览内容； 3. 号召参观。 The Fifth Pottery Exhibition ____________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 (满分 25 分) 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。 第二节（满分25分） 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I had stopped at the Swindon （史云顿 英国城市名）services (服务区) while on my way back to London. As I drove up the slip road, I spotted a man with a backpack and his thumb (拇指) out. I pulled over and lowered the window. “Which way are you heading?” I asked, “I’m going back to London.” “Ah, that would be grand,” came his immediate reply. He opened the door and lifted his backpack on to the back seat. “I’m Brendan,” he said with an easy smile and a rich Irish (爱尔兰) tongue. “I was getting a bit desperate. I’ve had my thumb out for a day and half. Nobody seems to stop these days.” “I haven’t eaten in days,” said Brendan. “I’m trying to get home.” I’ve always enjoyed picking up hitchhikers. I used to be a motoring journalist and crossed the country in various test cars. Picking up a hiker always made me feel a little less guilty about all the miles I was doing. As we headed east along the motorway, Brendan told me how he came to be waiting for a lift on that particular evening, and also about the two recent family tragedies (悲剧) that had ruined him and pushed him out of his old life and on to the road. Brendan told me that he was 52. He laughed a lot and enjoyed his off-grid (不入网的) lifestyle. Until last week, that is, when he’d been mugged (抢劫). “Three young men in Birmingham took my other pack and it had all my money in it. I’ve been sleeping out since then. I haven’t eaten in days. I’m hoping to get some casual work in London, so I can then get myself home to Ireland.” It must have been the concept of home that got me, and helping a man who’d clearly had a tough time seemed like the right thing to do. 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。 As we were approaching the Heathrow turn-off (希思罗机场岔道), I had an idea. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Before he left to buy his air ticket, he gave me a huge hug.___________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ ( 1 ) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 丰城中学 2024-2025 学年高二创新班期中考试答题卡（英语） 注意事项 :姓名 准 考 证 号 1、答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，并认真核准条形码上的准考证号，姓名及科目。贴条形码区 2、选择题部分必须使用2B 铅笔填涂，非选择题部分必须使用 0.5 毫米的黑色墨水签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。3、请按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题 区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。4、保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破。监考员填涂缺考 [ ] 第一卷 （用 2B 铅笔填涂） 1 [A] [B] [C] 6 [A] [B] [C] 11 [A] [B] [C] 16 [A] [B] [C] 2 [A] [B] [C] 7 [A] [B] [C] 12 [A] [B] [C] 17 [A] [B] [C] 3 [A] [B] [C] 8 [A] [B] [C] 13 [A] [B] [C] 18 [A] [B] [C] 4 [A] [B] [C] 9 [A] [B] [C] 14 [A] [B] [C] 19 [A] [B] [C] 5 [A] [B] [C] 10 [A] [B] [C] 15 [A] [B] [C] 20 [A] [B] [C] 21 [A] [B] [C] [D] 26 [A] [B] [C] [D] 31 [A] [B] [C] [D] 36 [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] 22 [A] [B] [C] [D] 27 [A] [B] [C] [D] 32 [A] [B] [C] [D] 37 [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] 23 [A] [B] [C] [D] 28 [A] [B] [C] [D] 33 [A] [B] [C] [D] 38 [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] 24 [A] [B] [C] [D] 29 [A] [B] [C] [D] 34 [A] [B] [C] [D] 39 [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] 25 [A] [B] [C] [D] 30 [A] [B] [C] [D] 35 [A] [B] [C] [D] 40 [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] 41 [A] [B] [C] [D] 42 [A] [B] [C] [D] 43 [A] [B] [C] [D] 44 [A] [B] [C] [D] 45 [A] [B] [C] [D] 46 [A] [B] [C] [D] 47 [A] [B] [C] [D] 48 [A] [B] [C] [D] 49 [A] [B] [C] [D] 50 [A] [B] [C] [D] 51 [A] [B] [C] [D] 52 [A] [B] [C] [D] 53 [A] [B] [C] [D] 54 [A] [B] [C] [D] 55 [A] [B] [C] [D] 语法填空 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 应用文写作： The Fifth Pottery Exhibition 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 此 区 域 请 勿 答 题 读后续写： As we were approaching the Heathrow turn-off (希思罗机场岔道), I had an idea.__________ Before he left to buy his air ticket, he gave me a huge hug._________________________________ $$ 丰城中学 2024-2025 学年高二创新班期中考试 英语答案 1—5 CBBCB 6—10 ACBAA 11—15 CBCAB 16—20 CCABA 21-23 CDA 24-27DBAC 28-31 CBBD 32-35 CDBD 36-40 FBDGE 41—45. BCDAB 46—50. CBACD 51—55. ACDBD 56. extended 57. A 58. addicts 59. countless 60. to 61. which 62. to raise 63. have occupied 64. annoying 65. further 第一节 The Fifth Pottery Exhibition Intended to showcase students’ talent and enthusiasm for pottery and embrace this art into our life, the Fifth Pottery Exhibition will unveil its beauty next Monday in our School’s Art Gallery. The one-week elaborately-prepared exhibition will present a feast for all visitors, with 100 pottery works created by the pottery club members. Wandering among the artworks, you can admire the graceful and elegant lines and patterns on the pots, and bowls, amaze yourself at the skills and design, and even you can apply for your first try at pottery .What will be the highlight of the exhibition is the VR-assisted pottery-making experience program. Come and enjoy the charm of pottery and the creativity behind it! Get interested? More relevant information about the fun pottery is just one click away! 第二节 “Why don’t I just drop you at the airport （把你送到机场）now?” I said. “I’ll give you money to buy a ticket and you can fly home.” Hearing what I said, Brendan was shocked. “Really?” he seemed stunned. “That’s so kind of you,” he added, with his eyes full of gratitude. (语言描写+神态描写）. on the way to the airport, I told Brendan my experiences as a motoring journalist and the help I had received, making him have a better understanding of my decision.（原因） I took a turn and headed for the airport. When we arrived at the airport, I pulled over the car, reached my wallet and handed him the money he needed. （动作描写）He said , “thank you,” holding my hands firmly.（语言描写） Before he left to buy his air ticket, he gave me a huge hug.“Without your help, I wouldn’t be able to make it home so quickly,” he chocked with between sobs(哽咽.)（语言描写）Then he took out a pen and a piece of paper from his backpack, wrote down my telephone number, and said he would give me a call as well as return the money when he got home. （动作描写）We waved goodbye to each other. （我）After seeing him disappeared in the distance, I drove to my own house in London. The gentle wind stroked（轻抚，stroke) my hair, as if telling me that I had done a truly worthy deed. （环境）A strong sense of delight took hold of me the moment I thought of Brendan. （点题）Nothing is better than being a rainbow in someone’s cloud. 详细解析 A 【语篇导读】本文为应用文，介绍了美国黄石公园四种常见的野生哺乳动物。 21. C。细节理解题。根据第一段第三句话“ In 1902, America’s wild bison had decreased to only two dozen due to overhunting.”可知,1902年前美国野牛减少到只有 24头是因为过度猎捕( overhunting), 即不可持续的猎捕( unsustainable hunting),故选 C。 22. D。细节理解题。根据第二段第三句“ These social animals live in groups and can be gray, white or black.”可知,灰狼是群居动物，有灰色、白色或黑色，故选 D。 23. A。细节理解题。通读全文可知，只有在拉马尔山谷( Lamar Valley)才有可能见到文章提到的四种哺乳动物， B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Sather在经历个人困境后，决定通过为社区做好事来改变自己的心态和生活，进而产生了积极的社会影响这一故事。 【24题详解】细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Three years ago, Sather Gowdy, a student at Gonzaga University, went through a break- up. Then two of his close friends passed away. So Sather withdrew, avoiding going out. (三年前，冈萨加大学的学生Sather Gowdy经历了分手。随后，他的两位密友也相继离世。因此，Sather变得封闭起来，避免外出。)”第二段“Everything changed one day as Sather was returning home from class. An elderly woman, standing by her open trunk full of groceries, asked him to help her. He helped her get them inside. “Walking home, I realized my heart feeling lighter for the first time in weeks,” Sather says. He made a decision not to close himself off, but perform kindness every day for his community.(一天，当Sather下课回家时，一切发生了改变。一位老妇人站在她装满杂货的后备箱旁，请求他帮忙。他帮她把东西搬进了屋里。“走在回家的路上，我意识到我的心情几周以来第一次变得轻松了，” Sather说。他决定不再封闭自己，而是每天为社区做好事。)”可知，Sather在经历分手和密友离世后变得封闭，但有一天他帮助了一位老妇人搬运杂货，这次经历让他心情变得轻松，并决定不再封闭自己，而是每天为社区做好事。因此，是帮助他人这一行为带来的正面情感和成就感让他摆脱了封闭的状态。故选D。 【25题详解】主旨大意题。根据文章第三段“Sather starts small. He once noticed his neighbor’s fence was damaged and wanted to fix it, but he didn’t know how. “Lack of knowledge didn’t stop me!” he says. “I learned online, bought a hammer and some nails, and repaired it.” As the movement has grown, so have Sather’s responsibilities. He dedicates several hours each day to finding ways to serve others— cleaning up the community or assisting elderly neighbors with yard work and other tasks.(Sather从小事做起。有一次，他注意到邻居的篱笆坏了，想把它修好，但不知道该怎么做。“知识的缺乏并没有阻止我！”他说，“我在网上学习，买了锤子和钉子，然后把它修好了。”随着这项行动的发展，Sather的责任也越来越大。他每天花费数小时寻找服务他人的方法——清理社区或帮助老年邻居做园艺和其他工作。)”可知，第三段主要讲述了Sather如何帮助社区，如清理社区或帮助老年邻居做园艺和其他工作。故选B。 【26题详解】推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，文章主要讲述了Sather经历了个人困境后，通过为社区做好事来改变自己的心态和生活。他从小事做起，如修理邻居的篱笆，逐渐发展到每天花费数小时寻找服务他人的方法。这个过程表明，Sather的善行是从他自身开始的，他通过自己的行动影响了社区，带来了正面的变化。选项A“Doing good starts with ourselves.(做好事从我们自己开始)” 与Sather的故事相符，他通过自己的努力和行动，从小事做起，逐渐产生了更大的影响。故选A。 【27题详解】主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Three years ago, Sather Gowdy, a student at Gonzaga University, went through a break- up. Then two of his close friends passed away. So Sather withdrew, avoiding going out. (三年前，冈萨加大学的学生Sather Gowdy经历了分手。随后，他的两位密友也相继离世。因此，Sather变得封闭起来，避免外出。)”第二段“Everything changed one day as Sather was returning home from class. (一天，当Sather下课回家时，一切发生了改变。)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要讲述了Sather在经历个人困境后，通过为社区做好事来改变自己的心态和生活，从而逐渐走出伤痛的故事。选项C“He healed his pain with acts of kindness(他用善行治愈了伤痛)”准确地捕捉到了文章的核心内容，即Sather通过为社区做好事来治愈自己因个人困境而产生的伤痛。故选C。 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是音乐对身体的好处。 【36题详解】空格后说“The mental health benefits from music can’t be argued.(音乐对心理健康的益处是毋庸置疑的)”，可知，选项承接下文说明音乐是有益处的，而受到欢迎。F选项It is also highly popular due to the individualized effects on stress and anxiety中的stress and anxiety照应了mental health benefits，因此F选项“它还因其对压力和焦虑的个性化影响而广受欢迎。”切合题意，故选F。 【37题详解】空格后说“However，for the same reason，music can be very beneficial if one is in pain”（然而，出于同样的原因，当一个人处于痛苦中时，音乐是非常有益的），However表转折，因此空格处为对音乐的负面评价，B选项Some experts say that music can be harmful if it is too loud中的harmful就是负面评价，因此B选项“一些专家说，如果音乐太大声，它可能是有害的。”切合题意，故选B。 【38题详解】空格前说“Many people enjoy relaxing music in the evening prior to going to bed.(许多人喜欢在晚上睡觉前听些轻松的音乐)”，选项承接上文说明其作用。D选项They say it can play a big role in calming the brain enough to sleep中的sleep和going to bed相呼应，因此D选项“他们说，它可以在很大程度上起到让大脑平静下来，从而有助于睡眠的作用。”切合题意，故选D。 【39题详解】空格前说“In one European study, participants listened to music as the researchers monitored their heart rates and blood pressure.(在欧洲的一项研究中，参与者听音乐，研究人员监测他们的心率和血压)”选项承接上文说明其结果，G选项Interestingly, the more cheerful the music was, the faster their heart rates were中的heart rates和前面的heart rates相照应，因此G选项“有趣的是，音乐越欢快，他们的心率就越快。”切合题意， 【40题详解】空格后说“It is what makes music so valuable.(这就是音乐如此有价值的原因)”，因此本段讲的是音乐对身体总的好处，E选项The implications of music on overall well-being are really impressive讲的是音乐对整体健康有好处，因此E选项“音乐对整体福祉的影响确实令人印象深刻。”切合题意，故选E。 41—45. BCDAB 46—50. CBACD 51—55. ACDBD 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过叙述作者个人在求职过程中遇到的挑战、父亲的鼓励、转机以及最终的成功，展现了一个关于坚持与机会并存的故事。 【41题详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我大学毕业后遭遇一系列拒绝时，他的话在我脑海中回响。A. applications申请；B. rejections拒绝；C. operations手术；D. presentations演示。根据下文“The rejection letters piled up, and my confidence became ___4___ .”可知，作者毕业后找工作遭遇了很多的拒绝信。因此可推测，空处指的是作者大学毕业后遭遇一系列拒绝时，父亲的话总在作者脑海中回响。故选B。 【42题详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：我搬到了纽约市，并向许多机构投递了我的作品。A. stories故事；B. grades成绩、年级；C. works作品；D. proofs证据。根据上文“I had set my sights on a career in graphic (图画)design.”可知，作者想要从事图画设计的工作，由此可推测，作者向很多机构投递的事自己的图画作品。故选C。 【43题详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：日复一日，我敲响了机会的大门，但每次都只能失望而归。A. comfort安慰；B. training训练；C. strategy策略；D. disappointment失望。根据下文“The rejection letters piled up”可知，作者并没有得到工作，因此可知，作者此时非常失望。故选D。 【44题详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：拒绝信堆积如山，我的信心也越来越弱。A. weaker更虚弱的；B. fuller更满的；C. steadier更稳定的；D. simpler更简单的。根据上文“The rejection letters piled up”以及常理可知，作者由于屡遭拒绝，所以信心越来越弱。故选A。 【45题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：父亲察觉到了我的沮丧，他说：“继续向前推进。记住，机会往往与挑战并存。”A. ignoring忽视；B. noticing注意到；C. doubting怀疑；D. recording记录。根据空后的“my depression”以及作者父亲所说的话“Keep pushing forward. Remember, opportunities often go hand in hand with ___6___ .”可推测，作者是注意到了作者的沮丧。故选B。 【46题详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：父亲察觉到了我的沮丧，他说：“继续向前推进。记住，机会往往与挑战并存。”A. experiences经历；B. achievements成就；C. challenges挑战；D. qualifications资格。根据上文“Day after day, I knocked on the door of opportunity”以及作者屡遭拒绝可推测，作者的父亲安慰作者，认为机会和挑战并存。故选C。 【47题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：他主动提出开车带我去附近的城市，让我可以继续找工作。A. admit承认；B. continue继续；C. interpret解释、口译；D. declare宣布。根据上文可知，作者在纽约找工作未果所以才回到了家乡。再根据空后“my job search”可知，作者的父亲是让作者继续找工作。故选B。 【48题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：在一家小型设计公司，一位名叫Karen的善良女士是那里的老板，她告诉我那个职位已经招满了。A. filled填充；B. changed改变；C. quit放弃；D. spread传播。根据下文“As I was leaving, she noticed a sketchbook(素描簿) in my bag.”可知，作者打算离开了，由此可知，Karen告诉作者职位已经满了。故选A。 【49题详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：“你有作品样本吗？”她问道。A. descriptions描述；B. resolutions决心、解决；C. samples样本；D. memorials纪念碑。根据上文“As I was leaving, she noticed a sketchbook(素描簿) in my bag.”可知，Karen注意到了作者的素描簿，根据常理可知，Karen是希望看看作者的作品。故选C。 【50题详解】考查副词词义辨析。句意：因此，她只是漫不经心地看了我的作品，但却给我留下了深刻的印象。A. honestly诚实地；B. unfortunately不幸地；C. obviously明显地；D. unconcernedly不关心地。根据上文“But she was going to attend a meeting.”可知，Karen急着参加会议，由此可推测，Karen表现得漫不经心看了作者的作品。故选D。 【51题详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：因此，她只是漫不经心地看了我的作品，但却留下了深刻的印象。A. impressed有印象的；B. curious好奇的；C. embarrassed尴尬的；D. skeptical怀疑的。根据下文“She offered me a job ___12___ .”可知，Karen给作者提供了工作。由此可推测，Karen对作者的作品印象深刻。故选A。 【52题详解】考查短语词义辨析。句意：她当场给了我一份工作。A. in vain徒劳的；B. at risk冒险；C. on the spot在现场、当场；D. by accident偶然地。根据下文“As I walked out, the sun shining brightly, I couldn't help but ___13___ what my father had said. If I had given up, I would have missed this chance.”可推测，Karen当然给了作者工作，所以，作者离开的时候心情大好。故选C。 【53题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我走出去时，阳光明媚，我不禁回想起父亲说过的话。A. decide决定；B. approve赞同、批准；C. complain抱怨；D. recall回忆。根据上文“My father, ___5___ my depression, said, “Keep pushing forward. Remember, opportunities often go hand in hand with ___6___ .””可知，父亲的话发生在作者刚回家乡的时候，由此可推测，作者此时是回忆起父亲说过的话。故选D。 【54题详解】考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：我常常想，如果我没有坚持下来，我的生活可能会多么不同。A. hear from收到某人的信；B. reflect on反思；C. ask about询问；D. hold out坚持。根据空后内容“how different my life might have been if I had not persevered”可知，下文是作者的反思。故选B。 【55题详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：那份工作带来了更多的机会，最终，我发现自己正如梦想中的那样，在纽约市工作。A. excuses借口；B. profits利润；C. consequences后果；D. opportunities机会。根据下文“and eventually, I found myself working in New York City, just as I had dreamed”可推测，作者的这份工作给了作者更多的工作机会，并最终实现了当初想在纽约工作的梦想。故选D。 听力文本 Text 1 W: Here you are, my identity card and the completed forms. How much does a new passport cost in total? (1) M: $70. That is payable in cash or by credit card. Which would you prefer? W: Credit, please. Text 2 M: What is your favorite Chinese tea? Mine is oolong. W: Mine too, but the one I’m drinking now is Pu’er. They say it can help you lose weight. (2) M: Lose weight? I don’t think you need to lose weight. I’ve heard that green tea is the healthiest of all. Text 3 M: Your test results are a little abnormal, so we’re going to keep you here overnight for further examination. (3) W: OK, I just need to phone my husband to ask him to pick up the kids from school. I thought I’d be home this afternoon. Text 4 W: It’s good of you to collect me, Tony. I was supposed to go in Amy’s car, but she already has three passengers. M: Sorry, maybe you could go back with Amy because I promised Tom I would return his car by 7:00 p.m. (4) Text 5 M: Did you start out with an academic career in mind, professor? W: No, not at all. Believe it or not, I was once a world-class golfer, but I got injured in my twenties, so I went to university to study law instead. (5) Text 6 M: I’m going to be studying in Italy for six months, (6) so I’m looking for accommodation. W: I can certainly try and help. What city will you be staying in?(6) M: I think it’s Turin. (6) W: So that’s in the northern region. (6) It’s a shame that we have lots of places in the central region and the south, but not so many up there. M: It’s OK. Do you have any suggestions? W: You could post on social media and see if anyone has relatives or friends that you could stay with. (7) That will save you expensive hotel bills. Text 7 M: Your dog is simply adorable. Can I pet him? W: Yes, he’s very friendly. We rescued him off the street about eight months ago. (8) M: He must have had a rough time. The good thing is he’s found a loving family. W: Yeah, we spoil him and his brothers. There were six puppies. (8) M: Did you keep them all? W: Yes, we didn’t want to separate them. But they need to be walked separately. M: That must be very time-consuming. W: Well, there are four of us, my husband, our two kids and me. So we all take turns. M: That’s amazing. I hope you don’t mind. I write for a local newspaper. (9) Could I take a photo of you walking your dog? (10) I want to write about your story. W: By all means, if it lets more people help dogs. Text 8 W: Do you think more companies should offer jobs to people with disabilities? (11) M: Of course they should. Disabled people have skills as well. It would be silly not to use them. (11) W: But it might be difficult for them to work because of their disabilities. M: It depends on what the problem is. I once knew a blind man who was an excellent piano tuner, probably better than someone who could see. W: Really? M: Yes,and there’s a company called Remploy in my country. They employ disabled people to make furniture. W: Same as your company. (12) M: Yes,it’s one of our great competitors. (12) I’m happy to see their success. W: I suppose a lot of jobs these days don’t depend on physical work. IT, for example. Thatis mostly looking at a screen. M: Exactly. There was a good article on this subject in a magazine I read at the weekend. You should read it. (13) It explains all the problems and solutions regarding employing the disabled. W: Cool. Can you bring it to me? M: No problem. Text 9 (第14题为推断题) M: Hey Julia, why is everyone standing outside? W: Hey Mark. The fire alarm went off again. M: It must be a fault. That was the third time during four weeks. W: I know, but they need to check if it’s safe before we go back inside. M: Meanwhile, we need to stand outside in the snow. Where’s your jacket? W: I left it in my office.We’re always told to leave our belongings. M: Do you want mine? W: No, I’m OK, thanks. Where were you? M: I went for an early lunch. I’m glad I did so now. W: Did you go anywhere nice? M: Just to the little café at the end of the street. They do a deal on Wednesdays when you can get free coffee with any sandwich. (15) W: I’ll need to check it out tomorrow, then. (15) I usually bring my own lunch, but I keep forgetting these days. M: I highly recommend it. All of their food is locally sourced, and they give 10% of their profits to charity. W: I like to support businesses that are socially responsible. M: Looks like they are letting us back in. W: Guess there wasn’t a fire then. They really should sort the alarms out. M: You should speak to Shelley. (16) She’s in charge of the alarm system. W: I didn’t know that. I will drop her an email as soon as I’m back at my desk. (16) Text 10 (第20题为总结题) To most people, rock climbing seems crazy. You climb up a steep wall of rock hundreds of feet in the air with only a thin rope holding you. But are the climbers really doing something so dangerous? The truth is that the sport is much safer than it looks. There are fewer serious accidents in rock climbing every year than in football or rugby. That’s because it is not hard to climb safely. Once someone takes measures to climb safely, there is very little risk of equipment failure. (17) However, part of climbing safely involves going with an experienced partner. That way, he can catch your mistakes. Some common mistakes beginners make are tying a rope in the wrong way, (18) ignoring your partner when he is climbing, and not wearing your helmet in areas with loose rock. Choosing the right partner is important, and so is taking a good climbing course when you first learn the sport. That’s because you need to be able to spot bad equipment and understand dangerous climbing conditions. A good course will also teach you how to give first aid. (19) These are all important skills for safe climbing. With that, you can truly begin to enjoy this fun and active sport. ( 1 ) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$