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江苏省常州高级中学 2024～2025学年第一学期期中质量检查高二年级 英语试卷 说明：1．请将答案填写在答卷上。 2．本卷分四个部分。总分为150分，考试时间为120分钟。 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1．When had the woman planned to go? A．On the 5th. B．On the 6th. C．On the 7th. 2．What activity does the man benefit from? A．Swimming. B．Yoga. C．Tai chi. 3．What does Sandy offer to do? A．Replace the floors. B．Clean the house. C．Paint the walls. 4．Where are the speakers? A．On the road. B．On the beach. C．On the golf course. 5．What are the speakers talking about? A．A flood. B．A new pipe. C．A leaking problem. 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和第7两个小题。 6．What is the woman’s concern about the skate park? A．Whether it is near her place. B．Whether it has an area for beginners. C．Whether it has a swimming pool. 7．How does the woman sound in the end? A．Scared. B．Worried. C．Excited. 听第7段材料，回答第8至第10三个小题。 8．Why has the man been working overtime? A．He is working hard on a new project. B．He is looking for a new location. C．He is planning to find a new job. 9．Which aspect of this job is troubling the man? A．The interpersonal issues. B．The heavy workload. C．The tough challenges. 10．What is the relationship between the man and Allison? A．Employer and customer. B．Husband and wife. C．Manager and staff. 听第8段材料，回答第11至第13三个小题。 11．What did the man like about Wellington? A．Its landscape. B．Its cafes. C．Its culture. 12．What impressed the man about the Maori meal? A．The cooking method. B．The table manners. C．The fresh materials. 13．How does the man describe his experience with the locals? A．He felt like an outsider. B．He was welcomed in their culture. C．He didn’t get used to their activities. 听第9段材料，回答第14至第17四个小题． 14．What does Casey think of the screenplay’s future? A．Disappointing B．Uncertain. C．Hopeful. 15．What does the woman say about the screenplay? A．It will have broad appeal. B．It has a difficult topic. C．It is set in the present day. 16．Who can decide to adapt the screenplay into a movie? A．Evelyn. B．Casey. C．Riley. 17．What does the woman plan to do first? A．Write a follow-up. B．Explore the characters. C．Take some time off. 听第10段材料，回答第18至第20三个小题。 18．What established Robert and Peter’s friendship? A．Common hobbies. B．Academic pursuits. C．Shared experiences. 19．How did Robert benefit from the friendship with Emily? A．He improved his music skills. B．He rose to the personal challenges. C．He got a lot of academic support. 20．What is Robert’s advice about making new friends? A．Stick to your comfort zone. B．Focus on studying and wait. C．Connect with others actively. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15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 Filming in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest The Kamas Ranger District handles film permits for the Kamas district of the Wasatch- Cache National Forest. To ensure that permits are issued in time for filming, the Forest Service requests that application form be handed in three to four weeks prior to filming. The fee structure for filming in the National Forest is as follows: Filming Special Use Fee 1 to 10 people-$150 per day 11 to 30 people-$200 per day 31 to 60 people-$500 per day Over 61 people-$600 per day Film Monitoring Fee 1 day filming-FREE Extra days-$200 per day Additional Fees Additional fees will be charged in the following situations: Large production (greater than 100 people), multiple site filming that may require additional film monitoring to protect natural resources and a performance agreement in the form of a deposited check. Upon approval, a Special Use Permit will be issued with a bill for collection. Checks should be made payable to “USDA Forest Service, ” and payment must be received before filming. Note Some areas of the forest are especially sensitive to impacts from vehicles, domestic animals, and people. These areas include wetlands, streams, lake shorelines, and most meadow areas. Filming requests in these sensitive areas will require special surveys to determine possible environmental impacts. The request may be denied. 1. What is one expected to do for filming? A. Issue the permit weeks before filming. B. Submit the application form in advance. C. Give top priority to time arrangement. D. Outline the fee structure in the forest. 2. How much will a week’s film monitoring be charged? A. $1200. B. $200. C. $1400. D. $600. 3. Which of the following will be charged additional fees? A. Paying the bill in cash. B. Entry into the sensitive areas. C. Production with over 61 people. D. Filming in different sites. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章详细说明了在Wasatch- Cache国家森林内进行电影拍摄所需的许可申请流程、费用结构以及注意事项。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“To ensure that permits are issued in time for filming, the Forest Service requests that application form be handed in three to four weeks prior to filming.(为确保及时发放拍摄许可，森林服务局请求在拍摄前三到四周提交申请表格。)”可知，在进入国家森林进行拍摄前，需要提前向森林服务局提交申请表格。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Filming Special Use Fee部分中的“Film Monitoring Fee 1 day filming-FREE Extra days-$200 per day(电影监控费；1天拍摄——免费；额外天数——每天200美元)”可知，一周的电影监控收费为：第一天免费，其余六天一天200美元，由此可知，一周的电影监控收费为6*200=1200美元。故选A。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Additional Fees部分中的“Large production (greater than 100 people), multiple site filming that may require additional film monitoring to protect natural resources and a performance agreement in the form of a deposited check.(大型制作（超过100人），可能需要额外电影监控以保护自然资源的多个地点拍摄，以及以存款支票形式的性能协议。)”可知，如果大型制作以及在多个地点拍摄，需要额外收费。故选D。 B The scene in the stands at Roland Garros’s Court Philippe-Chatrier was dotted with red banners, adding a glow to the already orange y air spreading the red clay court. There were hundreds of Chinese waving flags to support Qinwen Zheng, 21, who would soon take gold by defeating Croatia’s Donna Vedic in the women’s singles tennis final. As she lay down on the dirt, eyes skyward and fists extended into the Paris haze, the win’s gravity seemed to register: This was China’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in this sport. When talking about the Olympics, Zheng said, “I treated the Games differently — the emotion, the fight, the mentality. If you asked me to stay three more hours to fight, I could do it.” Born in 2002, Zheng started playing tennis at age seven. At age eight, she moved alone for better coaching. Since adolescence, she has deeply admired Chinese athletes, such as the tennis star Li Na, who joined the 2008 Beijing Games, and the runner Liu Xiang, who won gold at the 2004 Athens Games. “It was really tough,” Zheng said, looking back at those early days. “My mom used to come visit on weekends. When she left, I would hold her leg and cry. After 13, she decided to stay with me full-time to let me have better growth and care. After that, it got easier. And we moved to Europe when I was 17.” In Paris, Zheng performed exceptionally well on her road to gold, including toppling world number one Iga Swiatek. “With Iga, I was clear,” Zheng said. “I know why I lost to her before. I played rushed, made too many unforced errors, and wanted to hit faster than her. I wanted to prove my power. But in these Games, I didn’t think like this.” Zheng is conscious, too, of the effects that her milestone achievement in Paris will have. As we wrapped up our chat, she said, softly: “I was reading comments last night and some of them were talking about inspiration, and this makes me feel proud. If you watch my tennis and it brings you some extra strength in your life, that will make me happy.” 4. According to the passage, which is TRUE about Qinwen Zheng? A. She considered all tennis games to be equally important. B. She felt confident to live alone at her early days of training. C. She secured the first Chinese Olympic tennis championship. D. As a teenager, she wanted to go beyond other Chinese athletes. 5. What does the underlined word “toppling” in the 6th paragraph mean? A. Challenging. B. Defeating. C. Discouraging. D. Declining. 6. Which words can best describe Qinwen Zheng? A. Competent and idealistic. B. Creative and independent. C. Sincere and ambitious. D. Strong-willed and reflective. 7. What can we infer from Qinwen Zheng’s words in the last paragraph? A. She feels delighted to read numerous comments on her match. B. She expects her achievement to motivate more people. C. She takes pride in attaining the Olympic gold medal. D. She hopes that her achievement will earn her fame. 【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。报道了郑钦文正作为一名网球运动员在比赛中的表现和她的个人故事，特别强调了她在奥运会上为中国赢得首枚网球金牌的成就。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“This was China’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in this sport. (这是中国在这个项目上的首枚奥运金牌)”可知，她获得了第一个中国奥运网球冠军。故选C项。 【5题详解】 词句猜测题。根据文章第六段“In Paris, Zheng performed exceptionally well on her road to gold, including toppling world number one Iga Swiatek. (在巴黎，郑钦文在她的夺金之路上表现异常出色，包括toppling世界排名第一的Iga Swiatek)”可知，郑钦文获得了奥运会金牌，所以她在赢得金牌的道路上应该是击败头号种子伊加·斯维亚特克，所以划线单词的意思应与“击败”意义相近。故选B项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“When talking about the Olympics, Zheng said, “I treated the Games differently — the emotion, the fight, the mentality. If you asked me to stay three more hours to fight, I could do it.”(在谈到奥运会时，郑说：“我对比赛有不同的对待——情感、拼搏、心态。如果你让我再多坚持三个小时去拼搏，我也能做到。”)”及第六段““I know why I lost to her before. I played rushed, made too many unforced errors, and wanted to hit faster than her. I wanted to prove my power. But in these Games, I didn’t think like this.” (“我知道为什么以前会输给她。我打得急躁，出现了太多非受迫性失误，想比她更快地击球。我想证明自己的实力。但在本届比赛中，我没有这样想。”)”可知，郑钦文是一位意志坚定且善于反思的运动员。故选D项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“As we wrapped up our chat, she said, softly: “I was reading comments last night and some of them were talking about inspiration, and this makes me feel proud. If you watch my tennis and it brings you some extra strength in your life, that will make me happy.” (当我们结束聊天时，她轻声说道：“我昨晚看了些评论，有些人谈到了激励，这让我感到自豪。如果你看了我的网球比赛，这能给你生活中带来一些额外的力量，那我会很高兴。”)”可知，她希望她的成就能激励更多的人。故选B项。 C Researchers have designed a hand-held device that can capture and change water molecules from the air into drinkable water using only surrounding sunlight as its energy source. This atmospheric water harvester used a material, known as a metal-organic framework (MOF). It can capture water repeatedly in the hottest and driest place in North America, Death Valley National Park. The tests showed the device could provide clean water anywhere, addressing an urgent problem, as climate change speeds up drought conditions. “Almost one-third of the world’s population lives in water-stressed areas. The UN predicts that almost 5 billion people on our planet will experience some kind of water stress for a significant part of the year 2050,” said Omar Yaghi. He is the Berkeley chemistry professor who invented MOFs and is leading this study. “This is quite relevant to taking advantage of a new source for water.” Other kinds of materials, such as salts or hydrogels, cannot operate in extreme weather conditions, in an energy-efficient manner and with a high capacity all at once. The new MOF-powered harvesters can be an exceptionally powerful tool to address water shortage issues related to anything from drinking water to agriculture. This technology can also be used to secure pure water in areas where water is plentiful but not clean. It’s also extremely efficient at harvesting water, releasing as drinking water 85 to 90 percent of the water it captures as atmospheric vapor. It harvested up to 285 grams of water per kilogram of the metal-organic framework in a day, the amount of a cup of water. It’s also smaller than the earlier type but it is even more energy-efficient. It produced 200 grams of clean water per square meter of water vapor, more than three times the water productivity rate of the earlier type. There will likely be further developments in efficiency and size for this device. Yaghi said he could see one day the widespread adoption of household-based MOF-powered water harvesters, and community-scale water harvesters with the help of data science and machine learning. Those could be in kitchens or even next to air conditioners to supply homes with clean water for cooking and cleaning. Some companies are already working on this, he said. 8. What can we say about the new hand-held device? A. It helps improve air quality. B It may solve water pollution. C. It can run without additional power sources. D. It is only suitable in the driest and hottest areas. 9. What does the author intend to do in the third paragraph? A. To highlight the fact of water shortage. B. To show the necessity of the harvester. C. To advocate relieving efforts in water-stressed areas. D. To warn against the harm caused by climate change. 10. How much water can we get using a harvester with two kilograms of the MOF daily? A. About 400 grams. B. About 485 grams. C. About 570 grams. D. About 360 grams. 11. Which of the following statements about the MOF-powered harvester may Yaghi agree with? A. It will have huge market potential. B. It will function best in the kitchen. C. It will be much cheaper in the future. D. It will help promote machine learning 【答案】8 C 9. B 10. C 11. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了研究人员设计的一款利用太阳能驱动的手持水分子收集器。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Researchers have designed a hand-held device that can capture and change water molecules from the air into drinkable water using only surrounding sunlight as its energy source. (研究人员设计了一种手持设备，可以捕获空气中的水分子，并将其转化为可饮用的水，仅使用周围的阳光作为能量来源。)”可知，研究人员设计的手持设备，可以收集水分子，并且利用太阳能驱动，不需要额外的电源来运行。故选C。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段““Almost one-third of the world’s population lives in water-stressed areas. The UN predicts that almost 5 billion people on our planet will experience some kind of water stress for a significant part of the year 2050,” said Omar Yaghi. He is the Berkeley chemistry professor who invented MOFs and is leading this study. “This is quite relevant to taking advantage of a new source for water.”(“世界上近三分之一的人口生活在缺水地区。联合国预测，在2050年的大部分时间里，地球上近50亿人将面临某种形式的水资源压力。”Omar Yaghi说道。他是伯克利大学的化学教授，发明了MOFs，并领导了这项研究。“这与利用新的水源非常相关。”)可知，本段介绍未来水资源紧张的问题，因此推断是为了表明这种收集器的必要性。故选B。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“It harvested up to 285 grams of water per kilogram of the metal-organic framework in a day, the amount of a cup of water. (它在一天内每公斤金属有机框架收获285克水，相当于一杯水的量。)”可知，该装置在收集水方面非常有效，它在一天内每公斤金属有机框架获得285克水，因此，两公斤金属有机框架一天可收获570克水。故选C。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Yaghi said he could see one day the widespread adoption of household-based MOF-powered water harvesters, and community-scale water harvesters with the help of data science and machine learning. Those could be in kitchens or even next to air conditioners to supply homes with clean water for cooking and cleaning. Some companies are already working on this, he said. (Yaghi 表示，他能够预见有一天基于 MOF 技术的家庭用水收集器将得到广泛应用，并且在数据科学和机器学习的帮助下，还将有社区规模的水收集器。这些设备可以安装在厨房里，甚至是在空调旁边，为家庭提供用于烹饪和清洁的干净水源。他说，一些公司已经在致力于这方面的工作。)”可推知，Yaghi 认为该装置有一个巨大的市场潜力。故选A。 D In the early 1960s, Andy Warhol began experimenting with his signature silkscreen technique, which he used to make artistic statements about mass production —including his famous works describing Coca-Cola bottles. “A Coke is a Coke,” he once said. “and no amount of money can get you a better Coke than the one the beggar on the corner is drinking.” Now, more than 50 years later, Coca-Cola is capitalizing on the artist’s statements. A new global ad campaign, titled “Masterpiece,” features Warhol’s 1962 Coca-Cola, alongside paintings from other masters. Contemporary artists like Stefania Tejada and WonderBuhle are also included. The two-minute film opens in an art museum, where a group of students are drawing under the watchful eye of their teacher — all except one young man, about to fall asleep, the page of his drawing book completely blank. But then the paintings come to life. A hand from Aket’s Divine Idyll (2022) shoots out from its frame, pulling the Coke bottle from Warhol’s painting, which hangs on a nearby wall. So begins the bottle’s journey through the major works of the museum hall, as characters from paintings new and old throw the drink between them. The final masterpiece we see, which ultimately delivers the ice-cold Coke to the student, is Johannes Vermeer’s Girl with A Pearl Earring (1665). She opens the bottle and hands it over, just before the art student’s professor wanders over to see his now-complete assignment. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts is on board with the new campaign. “These pieces, paired with works by emerging artists from around the globe, celebrate the inspirational power of visual art through the magical lens of Coca-Cola.” says Michael Dayton, the foundation’s director of licensing, marketing and sales. In recent years, using famous artworks in advertising has become a popular strategy. But some artists have a different opinion on these campaigns. In November, the British street artist Banksy called out the clothing brand Guess for “helping themselves” to his artwork for a new collection without his permission. Meanwhile, American artist Keith Haring’s work has been popping up seemingly everywhere, from Adidas sneakers to a Pandora jewelry campaign. 12. What do the underlined words “capitalizing on” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Drawing on. B. Making up. C. Taking in. D. Paying off. 13. What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A. An introduction to Warhol’s 1962 Coca-Cola. B. Artworks that contribute to Coca-Cola’s ad. C. The influence of Coca-Cola on art creation. D. A detailed description of Coca-Cola’s ad. 14. What is Michael Dayton’s attitude to Coca-Cola’s ad? A. Doubtful B. Critical C. Favorable D. Disappointed. 15. What might Banksy agree with according to the last paragraph? A Ads using famous artworks should be more creative. B. Artworks shouldn’t be exposed to the public via ads. C. A survey should be made before ads use artworks. D. Ads should not take advantage of artworks that freely. 【答案】12. A 13. D 14. C 15. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了可口可乐公司利用艺术品进行广告活动的现象。 【12题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段“In the early 1960s, Andy Warhol began experimenting with his signature silkscreen technique, which he used to make artistic statements about mass production — including his famous works describing Coca-Cola bottles. “A Coke is a Coke,” he once said. “and no amount of money can get you a better Coke than the one the beggar on the corner is drinking.”(在20世纪60年代早期，安迪·沃霍尔开始试验他标志性的丝网印刷技术，他用这种技术对大规模生产进行艺术表达，包括他描绘可口可乐瓶的著名作品。“可乐就是可乐，”他曾经说过。“再多的钱也买不到比街角乞丐喝的可乐更好的可乐。”)”以及划线词后文“A new global ad campaign, titled “Masterpiece,” features Warhol’s 1962 Coca-Cola, alongside paintings from other masters. Contemporary artists like Stefania Tejada and WonderBuhle are also included.(一个名为“杰作”的新全球广告活动将沃霍尔1962年的《可口可乐》与其他大师的画作放在一起。像Stefania Tejada和WonderBuhle这样的当代艺术家也在其中)”可知，后文提到可口可乐利用其他艺术家进行广告活动，说明是利用上述言论。故划线词意思是“利用”。故选A。 【13题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段“The two-minute film opens in an art museum, where a group of students are drawing under the watchful eye of their teacher — all except one young man, about to fall asleep, the page of his drawing book completely blank. But then the paintings come to life. A hand from Aket’s Divine Idyll (2022) shoots out from its frame, pulling the Coke bottle from Warhol’s painting, which hangs on a nearby wall. So begins the bottle’s journey through the major works of the museum hall, as characters from paintings new and old throw the drink between them. The final masterpiece we see, which ultimately delivers the ice-cold Coke to the student, is Johannes Vermeer’s Girl with A Pearl Earring (1665). She opens the bottle and hands it over, just before the art student’s professor wanders over to see his now-complete assignment.(这部两分钟的电影在一个艺术博物馆里开始，一群学生在老师的注视下画画——除了一个年轻人，他快要睡着了，他的画册上一片空白。但接着这些画就活过来了。阿基的《神曲》（Divine田园诗，2022）中的一只手从画框里伸出来，从挂在旁边墙上的沃霍尔画作中拉出可乐瓶。就这样，瓶子的旅程开始了，穿过博物馆大厅的主要作品，新老画作中的人物把饮料扔在他们之间。我们看到的最后一幅杰作是约翰内斯·维米尔的《戴珍珠耳环的女孩》（1665），它最终将冰镇的可乐送到了学生手中。她打开瓶子递给她，就在这位艺术学生的教授走过来看他已经完成的作业之前)”可知，第三段的主要内容是可口可乐广告的详细描述。故选D。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段““These pieces, paired with works by emerging artists from around the globe, celebrate the inspirational power of visual art through the magical lens of Coca-Cola.” says Michael Dayton, the foundation’s director of licensing, marketing and sales.(这些作品与来自世界各地的新兴艺术家的作品相结合，通过可口可乐的神奇镜头庆祝视觉艺术的鼓舞力量。该基金会的授权、营销和销售主管迈克尔·戴顿说)”可知，迈克尔·戴顿对可口可乐广告的态度是支持。故选C。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“In November, the British street artist Banksy called out the clothing brand Guess for “helping themselves” to his artwork for a new collection without his permission.(去年11月，英国街头艺术家班克斯指责服装品牌Guess在未经他允许情况下“擅自”使用他的新系列作品)”可知，班克斯认为广告不应该如此随意地利用艺术品。故选D。 第二节（共5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。 Embracing Imperfections — A Journey of Self-Acceptance Life is a series of ups and downs, and along the way, we often make mistakes. It's crucial to remember that no one is perfect and we all fall at times. ____16____ Instead, let's shift our mindset and learn to embrace our imperfections as opportunities for growth. Start by acknowledging that mistakes are an essential part of the human experience. As we all know, a butterfly emerges from its cocoon (茧). ____17____ Reflect on the lessons learned from each mistake and the wisdom gained along the way. Self-acceptance plays a vital role in our journey towards personal growth. Take a moment to appreciate your unique characteristics and qualities that make you who you are. ____18____ Celebrate these strengths and recognize that they contribute to your individuality. ____19____ Share your experiences with trusted friends or those who can offer advice and wisdom. Surround yourself with individuals who uplift and inspire you to embrace your imperfections and pursue growth. Now, let's redirect our focus to self-care. Accept that mistakes happen, learn from them, and use that newfound knowledge to push yourself forward. Remember, the most successful people have encountered countless setbacks on their path to greatness. ____20____ Lastly, never underestimate the power of gratitude. Develop a gratitude practice by acknowledging the blessings in your life, no matter how small. Gratitude shifts our focus from what went wrong to what is going well, encouraging a positive mindset and promoting self-acceptance. A. We too can transform and develop through our errors. B. So treat yourself with kindness and understanding. C. We shouldn’t beat ourselves up over our errors. D. Are you trustworthy, creative, or a great problemsolver? E. Recognize that you are not the cause of all the negatives. F. It’s also helpful to seek support and guidance from others. G. Our journey involves acknowledging and embracing imperfections. 【答案】16. C 17. A 18. D 19. F 20. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了如何学会接纳自己的方法和建议。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Life is a series of ups and downs, and along the way, we often make mistakes. It's crucial to remember that no one is perfect and we all fall at times.”（生活是一系列的起起落落，在这条路上，我们经常会犯错误。重要的是要记住，人无完人，我们都会有失败的时候。）提到人无完人，都会犯错。以及下文“Instead, let's shift our mindset and learn to embrace our imperfections as opportunities for growth.”（相反，让我们转变我们的心态，学会接受我们的不完美作为成长的机会。）说到我们面对错误或者不完美的态度。结合选项C项We shouldn’t beat ourselves up over our errors.（我们不应该为自己的错误自责。）可知，起到上下文的承上启下作用，下文是对空格处的语意递进，为相反情况的补充说明。故选C项。 【17题详解】 根据上文“As we all know, a butterfly emerges from its cocoon (茧).”（我们都知道，蝴蝶破茧而出。）举例说明变化的观点。以及下文“Reflect on the lessons learned from each mistake and the wisdom gained along the way.”（反思从每个错误中吸取的教训和一路上获得的智慧。）说明从错误中吸取教训。结合选选A项We too can transform and develop through our errors.（我们也可以从错误中得到转变和发展。）可知，和上文内容紧密连接，同时引起下文，上下文语意连贯。故选A项。 【18题详解】 根据上文“Take a moment to appreciate your unique characteristics and qualities that make you who you are.”（花点时间欣赏自己独特的性格和品质，正是这些让你成为了现在的自己。）提到花点时间欣赏自己独特的性格和品质。以及下文“Celebrate these strengths and recognize that they contribute to your individuality.”（赞美这些优点，并认识到它们有助于你的个性。）讲的是赞美这些优点。结合选项的D项Are you trustworthy, creative, or a great problemsolver?（你是值得信赖的，有创造力的，还是一个伟大的问题解决者？）可知，起到上下文的承上启下作用，下文中的these strengths指的就是空格处提到的内容，上下文语意连贯。故选D项。 【19题详解】 根据下文“Share your experiences with trusted friends or those who can offer advice and wisdom. Surround yourself with individuals who uplift and inspire you to embrace your imperfections and pursue growth.”（与值得信赖的朋友或那些能提供建议和智慧的人分享你的经历。和那些能让你振作起来、激励你拥抱自己的不完美、追求成长的人在一起。）提到与欣赏自己的人交往的好处。结合选项F项It’s also helpful to seek support and guidance from others.（向他人寻求支持和指导也很有帮助。）可知，和下文内容意思一致，上下文紧密连接，符合语境。故选F项。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Now, let's redirect our focus to self-care.”（现在，让我们把注意力转移到自我照顾上。）以及“Remember, the most successful people have encountered countless setbacks on their path to greatness.”（记住，最成功的人在通往伟大的道路上都遭遇过无数的挫折。）可知，讲的是把注意力转移到自我照顾上。结合选项B项So treat yourself with kindness and understanding.（所以善待和理解自己吧。）可知，和该段主旨意思一致，为总结上文内容，上下文紧密连接，符合语境。故选B项。 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 I could feel the excitement rising in me as I held the beautifully wrapped present in my hands. Unable to____21____ my curiosity any longer, I____22____ it open. It was a brand- new laptop. I had scored straight As for my examinations and this was my ____23____. Soon I became ____24____ to my new- found electronic friend. I began to spend increasing time on it and was____25____ to the glowing screen before me. During weekends, I could ____26____ spend a few hours on my laptop. It came to a point where I chose to ____27____ myself in my room, refusing to come out and engage in family____28____. I preferred to stay connected to the people I befriended in cyberspace (网络空间) although I had never met them. Gradually, my sleep was ____29____ to only scattered naps, and my grades at school also began____30____. It was about this time that my parents started ____31____ their disapproval. I was asked to reduce my usage of the internet. Yet, however hard I tried, I was unable to pull myself away and concentrate on my lessons. I was____32____ for just another click and another look at my message board. Then one day, my father ____33____ my laptop. I complained but in vain. Over time, I realized that Dad and Mom had always wanted the best for me. That was when I decided to take the big step — to ____34____ my internet addiction. Quitting was harder than I expected. But with dogged determination, I knew that I would ____35____ a new leaf. 21. A. arouse B. stimulate C. contain D. cultivate 22. A. tore B. cut C. broke D. sliced 23. A. order B. reward C. inspiration D. strategy 24. A. glued B. motivated C. indifferent D. impatient 25. A. resistant B. alert C. sensitive D. addicted 26. A. easily B. hardly C. clumsily D. regretfully 27. A. trap B. adapt C. lock D. shelter 28. A. conflicts B. discussions C. investments D. assessments 29. A. restricted B. adjusted C. instructed D. reduced 30. A. rising B. declining C. stabilizing D. shifting 31. A. voicing B. sharing C. challenging D. opposing 32. A. responsible B. grateful C. desperate D. ready 33. A. gave away B. took away C. threw away D. swept away 34. A. ignore B. admit C. monitor D. conquer 35. A. turn over B. pick up C. rely on D. attend to 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. A 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. B 31. A 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述是作者因为沉迷于新获得的笔记本电脑和互联网，逐渐忽略了现实生活、家庭和学习，导致了一系列负面后果，最终，在父母的干预下，作者下定决心克服网瘾。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我再也抑制不住好奇心，就把它拆开了。A. arouse引起；B. stimulate刺激；C. contain抑制；D. cultivate培养。根据下文“It was a brand- new laptop”可知，作者拆开了礼物，可见作者没有抑制住自己的好奇心。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我再也抑制不住好奇心，就把它拆开了。A. tore撕破；B. cut切；C. broke打破；D. sliced切，割，划。根据下文“It was a brand- new laptop”可知，作者拆开了礼物，tear...open意为“拆开”。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的考试成绩都是A，这就是对我的奖励。A. order命令；B. reward奖励；C. inspiration灵感；D. strategy策略。根据上文“I had scored straight As for my examinations”可知，作者成绩很好，这是作者得到的奖励。故选B。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：很快我就迷上了这个新发现的电子朋友。A. glued紧贴的；B. motivated积极的；C. indifferent不关心的；D. impatient不耐烦的。根据下文“I began to spend increasing time on it”可知，作者迷上了笔记本电脑，become glued to意为“迷上”。故选A。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我开始花越来越多的时间在它上面，并沉迷于我面前的发光屏幕。A. resistant抵抗的；B. alert警觉的；C. sensitive敏感的；D. addicted沉迷的，上瘾的。根据上文“I began to spend increasing time on it”可知，作者对笔记本电脑上瘾了，沉迷了。故选D。 【26题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：在周末，我可以轻易地花几个小时在笔记本电脑上。A. easily轻易地；B. hardly几乎不；C. clumsily笨拙地；D. regretfully后悔地。根据上文“I began to spend increasing time on it”可知，作者很轻易地花几个小时在笔记本电脑上。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：最后，我选择把自己锁在房间里，拒绝出来参与家庭讨论。A. trap使陷入圈套；B. adapt适应；C. lock锁；D. shelter躲避。根据下文“in my room, refusing to come out”可知，作者把自己锁在房间里，拒绝出来。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：最后，我选择把自己锁在房间里，拒绝出来参与家庭讨论。A. conflicts矛盾；B. discussions讨论；C. investments投资；D. assessments评估。根据上文“refusing to come out”和“engage in family”可知，作者不出来，拒绝参与家庭讨论。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：渐渐地，我的睡眠减少到只有零星的小睡，我在学校的成绩也开始下降。A. restricted限制；B. adjusted调整；C. instructed指示；D. reduced减少。根据下文“only scattered naps”可知，作者的睡眠减少到只有零星的小睡。故选D。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：渐渐地，我的睡眠减少到只有零星的小睡，我在学校的成绩也开始下降。A. rising上升；B. declining下降；C. stabilizing使稳定；D. shifting转换。根据上文“only scattered naps”可知，作者睡少了，成绩也下降了。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：就在这个时候，我的父母开始表达他们的不满。A. voicing表达；B. sharing分享；C. challenging挑战；D. opposing反对。根据下文“their disapproval. I was asked to reduce my usage of the internet”可知，作者父母要求作者减少使用网络，也就是作者父母表达了不满。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我渴望再点击一下，再看看我的留言板。A. responsible负责的；B. grateful感激的；C. desperate渴望的；D. ready准备好的。根据上文“I was unable to pull myself away”可知，作者摆脱不了笔记本电脑，渴望再点击一下电脑。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：然后有一天，我父亲拿走了我的笔记本电脑。A. gave away赠送；B. took away拿走；C. threw away扔掉；D. swept away扫走。根据下文“I complained”可知，作者抱怨，肯定是作者的父母拿走了作者的笔记本电脑。故选B。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：就在那时，我决定迈出一大步——克服网瘾。A. ignore忽略；B. admit承认；C. monitor监控；D. conquer克服。根据下文“Quitting”可知，作者决定戒掉网瘾，空格处用“克服”。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：但凭着顽强的决心，我知道我会翻开新的一页。A. turn over翻开；B. pick up捡起；C. rely on依靠；D. attend to护理。根据下文“a new leaf”可知，此处是指翻开新的一页。故选A。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Have you ever tasted a “painting”? Here it is — the sugar painting, a traditional Chinese form of folk art ____36____ hot, liquid sugar used to create two dimensional figures. ____37____ is said, Chen Zi’ang, a great poet in the Tang Dynasty, preferred to eat brown sugar, but in ____38____ unique way. He melted the sugar on a clean and smooth table, and made it into ____39____ (number) shapes of small animals. After cooling down, it could be held in the hand, ____40____ (eat) and enjoyed. Later, Chen brought this art to the capital city, where he even performed the handicrafts in front of the emperor and the little prince. In the Qing Dynasty, sugar painting became ____41____ (increase) popular. The molds were also replaced with a small bronze spoon, the now-common small ladle (长柄勺), craftsmen then ____42____ (employ) techniques to create popular figures like a dragon, fish, monkey, dog, bird and so on. Different sugar paintings had their own ____43____ (characterize) and symbolic meanings. Nowadays the sugar painting shows greater creativity in forms — such as cartoon sugar painting and 3D sugar painting, injecting new life ____44____ the traditional ones. As a symbol of Chinese culture, this art and its spirit _____45_____ (pass) down through the sugar spoons of generations of craftsmen already. 【答案】36. with 37. As 38. a 39. numerous 40. eaten 41. increasingly 42. employing 43. characteristics 44. into 45. have been passed 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国传统民间艺术糖画的历史发展。 【36题详解】 考查介词。句意：糖画，一种传统的中国民间艺术形式，用热的液体糖来创作二维人物。根据句意可知，糖化是使用热的液体糖来创作二维人物，用介词with表示，与其后“hot, liquid sugar used”构成with+宾语+宾补的复合结构。故填with。 【37题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：据说，唐代大诗人陈子昂喜欢吃红糖，但吃的方式很独特。空处引导非限制性定语从句，表示“正如人们所说”，用as引导，放在句首，首字母大写。故填As。 【38题详解】 考查冠词。句意：据说，唐代大诗人陈子昂喜欢吃红糖，但吃的方式很独特。空处修饰单数名词，泛指“一种独特的方式”，用不定冠词表示，“unique”以辅音音素开头，故填a。 【39题详解】 考查形容词。句意：他把糖融化在一张干净光滑的桌子上，做成了无数个小动物的形状。空处需填形容词作定语，修饰名词“shapes”，故填numerous。 【40题详解】 考查语态。句意：冷却后，可以拿在手里，边吃边享受。句中已有谓语动词“could be held”，故空处需填谓语动词，主语“it”和“eat”之间是被动关系，故用过去分词构成被动语态。故填eaten。 【41题详解】 考查副词。句意：到了清代，糖画变得日益流行起来。空处需填副词作状语，修饰形容词“popular”，副词increasingly表示“日益”。故填increasingly。 【42题详解】 考查独立主格。句意：模具也被一个小青铜勺子取代，也就是现在常见的小型长柄勺，工匠们使用技术创造出流行的画像，如龙、鱼、猴子、狗、鸟等。空处为独立主格，craftsmen与employ为主动关系，用现在分词。故填employing。 【43题详解】 考查名词。句意：不同的糖画都有自己的特点和象征意义。根据“had their own”可知，空处需填名词作宾语，表示“特点”不止一个，需用名词复数。故填characteristics。 【44题详解】 考查介词。句意：如今，糖画在形式上显示出更大的创造力，例如卡通糖画和3D糖画，为传统的糖画注入了新的生命。短语inject…into表示“把……注入……里”。故填into。 【45题详解】 考查时态语态。句意：作为中国文化的象征，这种艺术及其精神已经通过几代工匠的糖勺传承下来。空处缺谓语动词，描述过去的动作对现在有影响，用现在完成时，主语“this art and its spirit”和“pass”之间是被动关系，故用现在完成时的被动语态，主语是复数，故填have been passed。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华。最近你校英语老师邀请著名诗人Jerry Wordsworth做了主题为“How to Write and Enjoy English Poems”的专题讲座。请你给校英文报写一篇新闻宣传稿，内容包括： 1．活动介绍；2．你的感想。 注意：1．词数80左右； 2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Li Hua 【答案】 Recently, our school had the honor of hosting a lecture by the renowned poet Jerry Wordsworth, titled “How to Write and Enjoy English Poems”. The event was a great success, with Mr. Wordsworth sharing his insights on the art of poetry, including structure, imagery, and rhyme. His engaging presentation captivated the audience, providing valuable guidance for budding poets. Personally, I found the lecture inspiring and informative, as it deepened my appreciation for poetry and motivated me to explore creative writing further. This experience was truly enriching for all attendees. Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以李华的身份给校英文报写一篇新闻宣传稿，内容包括活动介绍和个人感想。 【详解】1.词汇积累 最近：recently → lately   著名的：renowned → famous 见解：insight → perception 参加者：attendee → participant 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Recently, our school had the honor of hosting a lecture by the renowned poet Jerry Wordsworth, titled “How to Write and Enjoy English Poems”. 拓展句：Recently, our school had the honor of hosting a lecture titled “How to Write and Enjoy English Poems”, which was given by the renowned poet Jerry Wordsworth. 【点睛】【高分句型1】His engaging presentation captivated the audience, providing valuable guidance for budding poets.(运用了现在分词短语作状语) 【高分句型2】Personally, I found the lecture inspiring and informative, as it deepened my appreciation for poetry and motivated me to explore creative writing further.(运用了as引导原因状语从句) 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I was always afraid of water. This fear could not be explained, but I knew that the moment I stepped near any body of water, my legs would turn to jelly (果冻). I would imagine myself drowning in the water and thrashing around (乱扑腾) helplessly. That was why I had never gone into a swimming pool until swimming became a school requirement. My school wanted all pupils to pass a swimming test, and if they could not, then they would have to attend weekly swimming lessons in school, which made me tremble. Thus, my parents signed me up for swimming lessons at the pool near my house. With great unwillingness, I attended those weekly lessons, and each one was great suffering for me. I was naturally clumsy, and my fear of water did not help at all. Every lesson, I would be spending my time thrashing about in the water, while my classmates would be swimming countless laps effortlessly and even turning over like dolphins in the water. How was I going to pass the test at this rate? In my swimming class, there was an exceptionally athletic girl. Tall and muscular, her name was Kathy. She was the best swimmer in our class and always looked at me with disdain (鄙视), especially when I thrashed about hopelessly in the water. Once, after a particularly long and hard swimming lesson, I spotted Kathy swimming gracefully in the pool. Gathering my courage, I asked gently, “Kathy, can you teach me to swim?” She stared at me coldly. It was as if I stood at the edge of an endless ocean of inadequacy, my fears appearing like dark storm clouds threatening to drown me. Yet, in that moment, a glimmer of hope flashed within me, a desperate longing for guidance and acceptance. Would Kathy’s icy exterior (外表) melt under the warmth of empathy, or would I remain forever thrashing in the sea of my own fears? 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。 To my surprise, she nodded after a few moments of silence. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Congratulations!” Kathy said when she learnt I had passed the swimming test. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文： To my surprise, she nodded after a few moments of silence. From then on, Kathy stayed back for about an hour after every swimming lesson to coach me. She taught me how to propel myself forward in the water and I gradually gained confidence in the pool. Slowly but surely, I improved under her guidance and encouragement. Four months later, it was time for me to take my swimming test. I jumped into the pool and followed all of Kathy’s advice. I swam gracefully, just like a fish, and passed the test with flying colours. “Congratulations!” Kathy said when she learnt I had passed the swimming test. I threw my arms around her and hugged her tightly. “Thank you! You’re a wonderful friend! If it had not been for you, I would not have done so well!” I exclaimed. Since then, our friendship has blossomed. We met frequently to have fun with each other, sharing both joy and sorrow. Surprisingly, I grew to love the water. A friend like Kathy is hard to come by. She has a heart of gold and I will definitely treasure our precious friendship. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者非常怕水，但是学校要求所有学生都要通过游泳考试，于是父母在家附近为作者报了游泳课程，作者不情愿地去上课，上课过程也非常痛苦，Kathy是游泳课上表现最好的学生，一次艰难的游泳课后作者鼓起勇气问Kathy能否教自己有用，忐忑地等待Kathy的回答。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“令我吃惊的是，沉默了一会儿之后，她点了点头。”可知，第一段可描写Kathy指导作者游泳，作者顺利通过了游泳考试。 ②由第二段首句内容“‘恭喜你！’Kathy得知我通过了游泳考试后说。”可知，第二段可描写作者感谢Kathy并和Kathy成为了朋友。 2.续写线索：教游泳——进步——通过考试——感谢——成为朋友——爱上水 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①进步：improve/make progress ②拥抱：hug/embrace ③玩得开心：have fun/enjoy oneself 情绪类 ①自信：gain confidence/become confident ②惊讶：surprisingly/astinoshingly 【点睛】[高分句型1] If it had not been for you, I would not have done so well!（由if引导的虚拟条件句） [高分句型2] We met frequently to have fun with each other, sharing both joy and sorrow.（由现分词作状语） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 江苏省常州高级中学 2024～2025学年第一学期期中质量检查高二年级 英语试卷 说明：1．请将答案填写在答卷上。 2．本卷分四个部分。总分为150分，考试时间为120分钟。 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1．When had the woman planned to go? A．On the 5th. B．On the 6th. C．On the 7th. 2．What activity does the man benefit from? A．Swimming. B．Yoga. C．Tai chi. 3．What does Sandy offer to do? A．Replace the floors. B．Clean the house. C．Paint the walls. 4．Where are the speakers? A．On the road. B．On the beach. C．On the golf course. 5．What are the speakers talking about? A．A flood. B．A new pipe. C．A leaking problem. 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和第7两个小题。 6．What is the woman’s concern about the skate park? A．Whether it is near her place. B．Whether it has an area for beginners. C．Whether it has a swimming pool. 7．How does the woman sound in the end? A．Scared. B．Worried. C．Excited. 听第7段材料，回答第8至第10三个小题。 8．Why has the man been working overtime? A．He is working hard on a new project. B．He is looking for a new location. C．He is planning to find a new job. 9．Which aspect of this job is troubling the man? A．The interpersonal issues. B．The heavy workload. C．The tough challenges. 10．What is the relationship between the man and Allison? A．Employer and customer. B．Husband and wife. C．Manager and staff. 听第8段材料，回答第11至第13三个小题。 11．What did the man like about Wellington? A．Its landscape. B．Its cafes. C．Its culture. 12．What impressed the man about the Maori meal? A．The cooking method. B．The table manners. C．The fresh materials. 13．How does the man describe his experience with the locals? A．He felt like an outsider. B．He was welcomed in their culture. C．He didn’t get used to their activities. 听第9段材料，回答第14至第17四个小题． 14．What does Casey think of the screenplay’s future? A．Disappointing B．Uncertain. C．Hopeful. 15．What does the woman say about the screenplay? A．It will have broad appeal. B．It has a difficult topic. C．It is set in the present day. 16．Who can decide to adapt the screenplay into a movie? A．Evelyn. B．Casey. C．Riley. 17．What does the woman plan to do first? A．Write a follow-up. B．Explore the characters. C．Take some time off. 听第10段材料，回答第18至第20三个小题。 18．What established Robert and Peter’s friendship? A．Common hobbies. B．Academic pursuits. C．Shared experiences. 19．How did Robert benefit from the friendship with Emily? A．He improved his music skills. B．He rose to the personal challenges C．He got a lot of academic support. 20．What is Robert’s advice about making new friends? A．Stick to your comfort zone. B．Focus on studying and wait. C．Connect with others actively. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15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 Filming in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest The Kamas Ranger District handles film permits for the Kamas district of the Wasatch- Cache National Forest. To ensure that permits are issued in time for filming, the Forest Service requests that application form be handed in three to four weeks prior to filming. The fee structure for filming in the National Forest is as follows: Filming Special Use Fee 1 to 10 people-$150 per day 11 to 30 people-$200 per day 31 to 60 people-$500 per day Over 61 people-$600 per day Film Monitoring Fee 1 day filming-FREE Extra days-$200 per day Additional Fees Additional fees will be charged in the following situations: Large production (greater than 100 people), multiple site filming that may require additional film monitoring to protect natural resources and a performance agreement in the form of a deposited check. Upon approval, a Special Use Permit will be issued with a bill for collection. Checks should be made payable to “USDA Forest Service, ” and payment must be received before filming. Note Some areas of the forest are especially sensitive to impacts from vehicles, domestic animals, and people. These areas include wetlands, streams, lake shorelines, and most meadow areas. Filming requests in these sensitive areas will require special surveys to determine possible environmental impacts. The request may be denied. 1. What is one expected to do for filming? A. Issue the permit weeks before filming. B. Submit the application form in advance. C. Give top priority to time arrangement. D. Outline the fee structure in the forest. 2. How much will a week’s film monitoring be charged? A. $1200. B. $200. C. $1400. D. $600. 3. Which of the following will be charged additional fees? A. Paying the bill in cash. B. Entry into the sensitive areas. C. Production with over 61 people. D. Filming in different sites. B The scene in the stands at Roland Garros’s Court Philippe-Chatrier was dotted with red banners, adding a glow to the already orange y air spreading the red clay court. There were hundreds of Chinese waving flags to support Qinwen Zheng, 21, who would soon take gold by defeating Croatia’s Donna Vedic in the women’s singles tennis final. As she lay down on the dirt eyes skyward and fists extended into the Paris haze, the win’s gravity seemed to register: This was China’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in this sport. When talking about the Olympics, Zheng said, “I treated the Games differently — the emotion, the fight, the mentality. If you asked me to stay three more hours to fight, I could do it.” Born in 2002, Zheng started playing tennis at age seven. At age eight, she moved alone for better coaching. Since adolescence, she has deeply admired Chinese athletes, such as the tennis star Li Na, who joined the 2008 Beijing Games, and the runner Liu Xiang, who won gold at the 2004 Athens Games. “It was really tough,” Zheng said, looking back at those early days. “My mom used to come visit on weekends. When she left, I would hold her leg and cry. After 13, she decided to stay with me full-time to let me have better growth and care. After that, it got easier. And we moved to Europe when I was 17.” In Paris, Zheng performed exceptionally well on her road to gold, including toppling world number one Iga Swiatek. “With Iga, I was clear,” Zheng said. “I know why I lost to her before. I played rushed, made too many unforced errors, and wanted to hit faster than her. I wanted to prove my power. But in these Games, I didn’t think like this.” Zheng is conscious, too, of the effects that her milestone achievement in Paris will have. As we wrapped up our chat, she said, softly: “I was reading comments last night and some of them were talking about inspiration, and this makes me feel proud. If you watch my tennis and it brings you some extra strength in your life, that will make me happy.” 4. According to the passage, which is TRUE about Qinwen Zheng? A. She considered all tennis games to be equally important. B. She felt confident to live alone at her early days of training. C. She secured the first Chinese Olympic tennis championship. D. As a teenager, she wanted to go beyond other Chinese athletes. 5. What does the underlined word “toppling” in the 6th paragraph mean? A. Challenging. B. Defeating. C. Discouraging. D. Declining. 6. Which words can best describe Qinwen Zheng? A. Competent and idealistic. B. Creative and independent. C. Sincere and ambitious. D. Strong-willed and reflective. 7. What can we infer from Qinwen Zheng’s words in the last paragraph? A. She feels delighted to read numerous comments on her match. B. She expects her achievement to motivate more people. C. She takes pride in attaining the Olympic gold medal. D. She hopes that her achievement will earn her fame. C Researchers have designed a hand-held device that can capture and change water molecules from the air into drinkable water using only surrounding sunlight as its energy source. This atmospheric water harvester used a material, known as a metal-organic framework (MOF). It can capture water repeatedly in the hottest and driest place in North America, Death Valley National Park. The tests showed the device could provide clean water anywhere, addressing an urgent problem, as climate change speeds up drought conditions. “Almost one-third of the world’s population lives in water-stressed areas. The UN predicts that almost 5 billion people on our planet will experience some kind of water stress for a significant part of the year 2050,” said Omar Yaghi. He is the Berkeley chemistry professor who invented MOFs and is leading this study. “This is quite relevant to taking advantage of a new source for water.” Other kinds of materials, such as salts or hydrogels, cannot operate in extreme weather conditions, in an energy-efficient manner and with a high capacity all at once. The new MOF-powered harvesters can be an exceptionally powerful tool to address water shortage issues related to anything from drinking water to agriculture. This technology can also be used to secure pure water in areas where water is plentiful but not clean. It’s also extremely efficient at harvesting water, releasing as drinking water 85 to 90 percent of the water it captures as atmospheric vapor. It harvested up to 285 grams of water per kilogram of the metal-organic framework in a day, the amount of a cup of water. It’s also smaller than the earlier type but it is even more energy-efficient. It produced 200 grams of clean water per square meter of water vapor, more than three times the water productivity rate of the earlier type. There will likely be further developments in efficiency and size for this device. Yaghi said he could see one day the widespread adoption of household-based MOF-powered water harvesters, and community-scale water harvesters with the help of data science and machine learning. Those could be in kitchens or even next to air conditioners to supply homes with clean water for cooking and cleaning. Some companies are already working on this, he said. 8. What can we say about the new hand-held device? A. It helps improve air quality. B. It may solve water pollution. C. It can run without additional power sources. D. It is only suitable in the driest and hottest areas. 9. What does the author intend to do in the third paragraph? A. To highlight the fact of water shortage. B. To show the necessity of the harvester. C. To advocate relieving efforts in water-stressed areas. D. To warn against the harm caused by climate change. 10. How much water can we get using a harvester with two kilograms of the MOF daily? A. About 400 grams. B. About 485 grams. C. About 570 grams. D. About 360 grams. 11. Which of the following statements about the MOF-powered harvester may Yaghi agree with? A. It will have huge market potential. B. It will function best in the kitchen. C. It will be much cheaper in the future. D. It will help promote machine learning D In the early 1960s, Andy Warhol began experimenting with his signature silkscreen technique, which he used to make artistic statements about mass production —including his famous works describing Coca-Cola bottles. “A Coke is a Coke,” he once said. “and no amount of money can get you a better Coke than the one the beggar on the corner is drinking.” Now, more than 50 years later, Coca-Cola is capitalizing on the artist’s statements. A new global ad campaign, titled “Masterpiece,” features Warhol’s 1962 Coca-Cola, alongside paintings from other masters. Contemporary artists like Stefania Tejada and WonderBuhle are also included. The two-minute film opens in an art museum, where a group of students are drawing under the watchful eye of their teacher — all except one young man, about to fall asleep, the page of his drawing book completely blank. But then the paintings come to life. A hand from Aket’s Divine Idyll (2022) shoots out from its frame, pulling the Coke bottle from Warhol’s painting, which hangs on a nearby wall. So begins the bottle’s journey through the major works of the museum hall, as characters from paintings new and old throw the drink between them. The final masterpiece we see, which ultimately delivers the ice-cold Coke to the student, is Johannes Vermeer’s Girl with A Pearl Earring (1665). She opens the bottle and hands it over, just before the art student’s professor wanders over to see his now-complete assignment. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts is on board with the new campaign. “These pieces, paired with works by emerging artists from around the globe, celebrate the inspirational power of visual art through the magical lens of Coca-Cola.” says Michael Dayton, the foundation’s director of licensing, marketing and sales. In recent years, using famous artworks in advertising has become a popular strategy. But some artists have a different opinion on these campaigns. In November, the British street artist Banksy called out the clothing brand Guess for “helping themselves” to his artwork for a new collection without his permission. Meanwhile, American artist Keith Haring’s work has been popping up seemingly everywhere, from Adidas sneakers to a Pandora jewelry campaign. 12. What do the underlined words “capitalizing on” in paragraph 2 mean? A Drawing on. B. Making up. C. Taking in. D. Paying off. 13. What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A. An introduction to Warhol’s 1962 Coca-Cola. B. Artworks that contribute to Coca-Cola’s ad. C. The influence of Coca-Cola on art creation. D. A detailed description of Coca-Cola’s ad. 14. What is Michael Dayton’s attitude to Coca-Cola’s ad? A. Doubtful B. Critical C. Favorable D. Disappointed. 15. What might Banksy agree with according to the last paragraph? A. Ads using famous artworks should be more creative. B. Artworks shouldn’t be exposed to the public via ads. C. A survey should be made before ads use artworks. D. Ads should not take advantage of artworks that freely. 第二节（共5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。 Embracing Imperfections — A Journey of Self-Acceptance Life is a series of ups and downs, and along the way, we often make mistakes. It's crucial to remember that no one is perfect and we all fall at times. ____16____ Instead, let's shift our mindset and learn to embrace our imperfections as opportunities for growth. Start by acknowledging that mistakes are an essential part of the human experience. As we all know, a butterfly emerges from its cocoon (茧). ____17____ Reflect on the lessons learned from each mistake and the wisdom gained along the way. Self-acceptance plays a vital role in our journey towards personal growth. Take a moment to appreciate your unique characteristics and qualities that make you who you are. ____18____ Celebrate these strengths and recognize that they contribute to your individuality. ____19____ Share your experiences with trusted friends or those who can offer advice and wisdom. Surround yourself with individuals who uplift and inspire you to embrace your imperfections and pursue growth. Now, let's redirect our focus to self-care. Accept that mistakes happen, learn from them, and use that newfound knowledge to push yourself forward. Remember, the most successful people have encountered countless setbacks on their path to greatness. ____20____ Lastly, never underestimate the power of gratitude. Develop a gratitude practice by acknowledging the blessings in your life, no matter how small. Gratitude shifts our focus from what went wrong to what is going well, encouraging a positive mindset and promoting self-acceptance. A. We too can transform and develop through our errors. B. So treat yourself with kindness and understanding. C. We shouldn’t beat ourselves up over our errors. D. Are you trustworthy, creative, or a great problemsolver? E. Recognize that you are not the cause of all the negatives. F. It’s also helpful to seek support and guidance from others. G. Our journey involves acknowledging and embracing imperfections. 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 I could feel the excitement rising in me as I held the beautifully wrapped present in my hands. Unable to____21____ my curiosity any longer, I____22____ it open. It was a brand- new laptop. I had scored straight As for my examinations and this was my ____23____. Soon I became ____24____ to my new- found electronic friend. I began to spend increasing time on it and was____25____ to the glowing screen before me. During weekends, I could ____26____ spend a few hours on my laptop. It came to a point where I chose to ____27____ myself in my room, refusing to come out and engage in family____28____. I preferred to stay connected to the people I befriended in cyberspace (网络空间) although I had never met them. Gradually, my sleep was ____29____ to only scattered naps, and my grades at school also began____30____. It was about this time that my parents started ____31____ their disapproval. I was asked to reduce my usage of the internet. Yet, however hard I tried, I was unable to pull myself away and concentrate on my lessons. I was____32____ for just another click and another look at my message board. Then one day, my father ____33____ my laptop. I complained but in vain. Over time, I realized that Dad and Mom had always wanted the best for me. That was when I decided to take the big step — to ____34____ my internet addiction. Quitting was harder than I expected. But with dogged determination, I knew that I would ____35____ a new leaf. 21 A. arouse B. stimulate C. contain D. cultivate 22. A. tore B. cut C. broke D. sliced 23. A. order B. reward C. inspiration D. strategy 24. A. glued B. motivated C. indifferent D. impatient 25. A. resistant B. alert C. sensitive D. addicted 26. A. easily B. hardly C. clumsily D. regretfully 27. A. trap B. adapt C. lock D. shelter 28. A. conflicts B. discussions C. investments D. assessments 29. A. restricted B. adjusted C. instructed D. reduced 30. A. rising B. declining C. stabilizing D. shifting 31. A. voicing B. sharing C. challenging D. opposing 32. A. responsible B. grateful C. desperate D. ready 33. A. gave away B. took away C. threw away D. swept away 34. A. ignore B. admit C. monitor D. conquer 35. A. turn over B. pick up C. rely on D. attend to 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。 Have you ever tasted a “painting”? Here it is — the sugar painting, a traditional Chinese form of folk art ____36____ hot, liquid sugar used to create two dimensional figures. ____37____ is said, Chen Zi’ang, a great poet in the Tang Dynasty, preferred to eat brown sugar, but in ____38____ unique way. He melted the sugar on a clean and smooth table, and made it into ____39____ (number) shapes of small animals. After cooling down, it could be held in the hand, ____40____ (eat) and enjoyed. Later, Chen brought this art to the capital city, where he even performed the handicrafts in front of the emperor and the little prince. In the Qing Dynasty, sugar painting became ____41____ (increase) popular. The molds were also replaced with a small bronze spoon, the now-common small ladle (长柄勺), craftsmen then ____42____ (employ) techniques to create popular figures like a dragon, fish, monkey, dog, bird and so on. Different sugar paintings had their own ____43____ (characterize) and symbolic meanings. Nowadays the sugar painting shows greater creativity in forms — such as cartoon sugar painting and 3D sugar painting injecting new life ____44____ the traditional ones. As a symbol of Chinese culture, this art and its spirit _____45_____ (pass) down through the sugar spoons of generations of craftsmen already. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华。最近你校英语老师邀请著名诗人Jerry Wordsworth做了主题为“How to Write and Enjoy English Poems”的专题讲座。请你给校英文报写一篇新闻宣传稿，内容包括： 1．活动介绍；2．你的感想。 注意：1．词数80左右； 2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I was always afraid of water. This fear could not be explained, but I knew that the moment I stepped near any body of water, my legs would turn to jelly (果冻). I would imagine myself drowning in the water and thrashing around (乱扑腾) helplessly. That was why I had never gone into a swimming pool until swimming became a school requirement. My school wanted all pupils to pass a swimming test, and if they could not, then they would have to attend weekly swimming lessons in school, which made me tremble. Thus, my parents signed me up for swimming lessons at the pool near my house. With great unwillingness, I attended those weekly lessons, and each one was great suffering for me. I was naturally clumsy, and my fear of water did not help at all. Every lesson, I would be spending my time thrashing about in the water, while my classmates would be swimming countless laps effortlessly and even turning over like dolphins in the water. How was I going to pass the test at this rate? In my swimming class, there was an exceptionally athletic girl. Tall and muscular, her name was Kathy. She was the best swimmer in our class and always looked at me with disdain (鄙视), especially when I thrashed about hopelessly in the water. Once, after a particularly long and hard swimming lesson, I spotted Kathy swimming gracefully in the pool. Gathering my courage, I asked gently, “Kathy, can you teach me to swim?” She stared at me coldly. It was as if I stood at the edge of an endless ocean of inadequacy, my fears appearing like dark storm clouds threatening to drown me. Yet, in that moment, a glimmer of hope flashed within me, a desperate longing for guidance and acceptance. Would Kathy’s icy exterior (外表) melt under the warmth of empathy, or would I remain forever thrashing in the sea of my own fears? 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。 To my surprise, she nodded after a few moments of silence. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Congratulations!” Kathy said when she learnt I had passed the swimming test. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$