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滨城高中联盟2024—2025学年度上学期高二期中考试 英语试卷 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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．Where are the speakers? A．In a library. B．In a bookstore. C．In a classroom. 2．What will the man do in the afternoon? A．Visit a customer. B．Go to the airport. C．Eat in a restaurant. 3．Why does the man make the phone call? A．To apply for a new job. B．To make an apology. C．To make an appointment. 4．What does the man mean? A．He cannot help. B．He has lost his way. C．He is not interested. 5．What is Jane going to do this evening? A．Work in the office. B．Fly to New York. C．Have dinner with Kevin. 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2至4个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题;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。 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。 6．What is the relationship between the speakers? A．Strangers. B．Roommates. C．Neighbors. 7．What will the woman probably do next? A．Find a street map. B．Run to catch a bus. C．Walk to the market. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10题。 8．What did David do last night? A．He played volleyball. B．He watched television. C．He read the newspaper. 9．When will the match on Saturday afternoon start? A．At 2:30. B．At 3:00. C．At 3:30. 10．What will Lisa do first? A．Talk with her mom. B．Give David a call. C．Take a piano lesson. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13题。 11．When does the conversation probably take place? A．In the morning. B．In the afternoon. C．In the evening. 12．Which bus are the speakers going to take? A．No. 3. B．No. 17. C．No. 11. 13．How will the woman go to work tomorrow? A．By underground. B．On foot. C．By bus. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16题。 14．What is the woman doing? A．Serving a customer. B．Giving an interview. C．Asking for directions. 15．What does Bill Harrington do? A．He’s a bus driver. B．He’s a student. C．He’s a photographer. 16．What are the speakers going to do? A．Visit a local park. B．Buy a dishwasher. C．Look at some flats. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20题。 17．How much does it cost a grown-up to visit the Sea Life Centre? A．£2. B．£4. C．£10. 18．When do the hourly feeding times for the fish begin? A．At 8:30 am. B．At 9:30 am. C．At 10:30 am. 19．What can children do in the Sea Life Theatre? A．Perform in a play. B．Talk with an actor. C．Watch a short film. 20．What is the latest attraction at the Sea Life Theatre? A．An underwater glass passage. B．An open-air swimming pool. C．An outside children’s play area. 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 You don’t have to wipe out your savings to have an amazing time with the kids. Check out these cheap family vacations perfect for your next budget- friendly trip. Cañon City, Colorado Cañon City is the place to be for affordable family vacations in Colorado. It’s home to enormous outdoor adventures and impressive sights. Check out the old Royal Gorge railway, go skydiving and take a horseback ride through the orange rocks of the Garden of the Gods. Olympic Peninsula Washington Even though it’s placed just a stone’s throw from Seattle- Tacoma International Airport, this: Peninsula somehow feels like it’s a world away. It is a holy city for movie lovers. Whether you spend time taking too many photos in the town of Forks(where Twilight was set), surfing in La Push or hiking into the Hoh Rain Forest, Olympic Peninsula is a cheap, wonderful American city. Sante Fe, New Mexico The landscape and natural beauty found here are breathtaking. Spend your days wandering the walkable downtown, watching light dance around the orange of the traditional buildings as the sun/ sets and having your mind blown at - Meow Wolf, an involving art experience. Your family will have vacation memories to value forever, all without blowing your budget. Gorge, Oregon and Washington Portland is a superb city, but the many waterfalls, paths and the Columbia River Gorge located along this scenic highway are worth exploring. Flowing through this impressive land, you can hike and swim. While in the area, listen to the “Fantasy of Fashion” episode of the Articles of Interest podcast (播客)and then spend a few hours exploring the curious Maryhill Museum’s Theatre de la Mode exhibit to see the mini models that saved the French fashion industry during World War II. 1. Which destination may attract those who have a passion for films? A. Canon City, Colorado. B. Olympic Peninsula, Washington. C. Sante Fe, New Mexico. D. Gorge, Oregon and Washington. 2. What do the four destinations have in common? A. They impress tourists most with fashion. B. They offer chances of experiencing nature. C. They lie close to the international airports. D. They satisfy the needs of extreme sports fans. 3. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text? A. To promote money saving habits. B. To advertise downtown Washington. C. To advocate shared parent- child time. D. To recommend cost- effective family trips. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章提供了关于家庭经济型度假的几个推荐地点，并简要介绍了每个地方的特点和吸引游客的活动，旨在帮助读者在预算有限的情况下规划家庭旅行。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Olympic Peninsula, Washington部分中的“It is a holy city for movie lovers. Whether you spend time taking too many photos in the town of Forks(where Twilight was set), surfing in La Push or hiking into the Hoh Rain Forest, Olympic Peninsula is a cheap, wonderful American city.(这里是电影爱好者的圣地。无论你是在《暮光之城》拍摄地福克斯镇拍个不停，在拉普什冲浪，还是徒步进入霍河雨林，奥林匹克半岛都是一座既便宜又美妙的美国城市。)”可知，华盛顿州奥林匹克半岛是一个电影爱好者的圣地，对于喜欢电影的人来说，这里是一个理想的目的地。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Cañon City, Colorado部分中的“It’s home to enormous outdoor adventures and impressive sights.(这里有无尽的户外探险和令人印象深刻的风景。)”、“Olympic Peninsula, Washington”部分中的“Whether you spend time taking too many photos in the town of Forks(where Twilight was set), surfing in La Push or hiking into the Hoh Rain Forest, Olympic Peninsula is a cheap, wonderful American city.(无论你是在《暮光之城》拍摄地福克斯镇拍个不停，在拉普什冲浪，还是徒步进入霍河雨林，奥林匹克半岛都是一座既便宜又美妙的美国城市。)”、“Sante Fe, New Mexico”部分中的“The landscape and natural beauty found here are breathtaking.(这里的风景和自然美景令人叹为观止。)”和“Gorge, Oregon and Washington”部分中的“Flowing through this impressive land, you can hike and swim.(在这片壮丽的土地上，你可以徒步和游泳。)”可知，这四个地方都提供了接触大自然的机会。故选B。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“You don’t have to wipe out your savings to have an amazing time with the kids. Check out these cheap family vacations perfect for your next budget- friendly trip.(你不必为了和孩子们共度美好时光而花光积蓄。来看看这些适合你的下一次经济型旅行的便宜家庭度假胜地吧。)”以及文章内容可知，文章介绍了四个经济实惠的家庭旅行目的地，由此可知，作者写这篇文章的主要目的是推荐经济实惠的家庭旅行。故选D。 B Chen Yuxuan, a female student from Hangzhou, Zhejiang, scored 602 on this year’s college entrance exam but chose to attend Zhejiang Polytechnic University of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, a vocational (职业的) college. Her decision has sparked widespread discussion. In a society that places high value on academic degrees, many people don’t understand her choice. They view attending a vocational college with such a high score as a “waste”. However, I support her decision and believe her choice is not only rational but also reflects careful career planning. Employment is a reality every graduate must face. Chen chose a vocational school due to its high employment outcomes and partnerships with large companies like China Railway. In today’s tough job market, choosing a vocational college with 602 points isn’t shameful-on the contrary, it’s practical. Vocational students often excel in hands-on skills, making them more competitive in technical fields. Chen’s major, railway transportation equipment and control, offers great job prospects, indicating her choice was well thought-out. Chen’s decision challenges societal prejudices while also reflecting the rapid growth of vocational education. Take the above college as an example: its popular majors in the rail transportation, electrical and mechanical fields had a minimum admission score of 573. It’s remarkable that competitive programs, once only seen at regular universities, are now available at vocational schools as well. Of course, while Chen’s decision stands out, it’s far from a widespread trend. It’s worth noting that this year’s gaokao saw some surprising shifts with high-scoring humanities students also opting (选择) for vocational schools, which has led to more complicated public reactions. Life choices tied to gaokao applications are always complex and subject to change-what was a hot major a few years ago may now be less appealing. In times of change, it’s crucial to calmly assess (评估) your abilities and values to determine the best path forward. 4. What does the underlined word “rational” in paragraph 2 most likely mean? A. awkward B. sensible C. delicate D. critical 5. Why did Chen choose Zhejiang Polytechnic University of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering? A. For its location. B. For its job prospects. C. For its reputation. D. For its unique programs. 6. Which statement is true about vocational education in this article? A. It has gained greater social recognition. B. It remains undervalued by most employers. C. It is now equal in quality to regular higher education. D. It is the first choice for low-scoring students. 7. What does the author recommend when choosing an educational path? A. Following societal expectations. B. Prioritizing future job opportunities. C. Selecting majors with less competition. D. Considering personal strengths and interests. 【答案】4. B 5. B 6. A 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章围绕陈雨萱高考高分选择职业学院这一事件，展开了关于社会对职业学院看法的讨论，并表达了对这一选择的支持和理解。 【4题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线单词上文“However, I support her decision(然而，我支持她的决定)”以及下文“reflects careful career planning.(反映了她对职业生涯的深思熟虑的规划)”可推测，作者支持她的选择，并且认为这反映了她对职业生涯的深思熟虑的规划。由此可推测，划线词的意思应该是与“明智的”或“理性的”之意。选项B“sensible(理智的)”与此相符。故选B。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Chen chose a vocational school due to its high employment outcomes and partnerships with large companies like China Railway. In today’s tough job market, choosing a vocational college with 602 points isn’t shameful-on the contrary, it’s practical. Vocational students often excel in hands-on skills, making them more competitive in technical fields. Chen’s major, railway transportation equipment and control, offers great job prospects, indicating her choice was well thought-out.(陈雨萱选择职业学院是因为它拥有高的就业率，并且与中国铁路等大型公司有合作关系。在当今严峻的就业市场中，以602分的高分选择职业学院并不可耻——相反，这是非常务实的。职业学院的学生往往在实践技能方面表现出色，这使得他们在技术领域更具竞争力。陈雨萱所学的专业是铁路交通运输设备与控制，这个专业有着良好的就业前景，这表明她的选择是经过深思熟虑的。)”可知，陈雨萱选择浙江机电职业技术学院是因为它的就业前景。故选B。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Chen’s decision challenges societal prejudices while also reflecting the rapid growth of vocational education. Take the above college as an example: its popular majors in the rail transportation, electrical and mechanical fields had a minimum admission score of 573. It’s remarkable that competitive programs, once only seen at regular universities, are now available at vocational schools as well.(陈的决定挑战了社会的偏见，同时也反映了职业教育的快速发展。以上述学院为例：其铁路运输、电气和机械领域的热门专业的最低录取分数线为573分。值得注意的是，过去只能在普通大学看到的竞争激烈的课程，现在也在职业学校中提供了。)”可知，职业教育已经获得了更大的社会认可，越来越多的高分学生开始选择职业教育，而且一些竞争激烈的课程也开始在职业学校中提供。故选A。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Life choices tied to gaokao applications are always complex and subject to change-what was a hot major a few years ago may now be less appealing. In times of change, it’s crucial to calmly assess (评估) your abilities and values to determine the best path forward.(与高考申请相关的人生选择总是复杂多变的，几年前热门的专业现在可能就不那么吸引人了。在变化的时代，冷静地评估自己的能力和价值观，以确定前进的最佳道路，是至关重要的。)”可知，作者在选择教育道路方面的建议是考虑个人优势和兴趣。故选D。 C In a few years, you might be a freshman at university. You may feel happy and excited to start this new chapter of your life. Meanwhile, you may be a bit sad and scared about leaving home without knowing what lies ahead.How can you experience such mixed feeling in one moment? A team of scientists at the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, University of Southern California, conducted a study and found that mixed feelings are not really “mixed”, but rather a separate emotional state produced by our brain. In their experiment, 27 participants (参与者) were asked to lie down in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI, 核磁共振) machine and watch a short film. The film tells the story of a young girl chasing her dream of becoming an astronaut with the support of her father. She succeeds in the end, but her father ends up passing away. As the participants watched the bittersweet (苦乐参半的) story, their brain activities were recorded by the MRI machine. Later on, they watched the film again without the MRI machine monitoring them and marked down exactly when they felt positive, negative and mixed emotions. The team then compared these reports with the MRI results. They found that for mixed emotions to arise, parts of the cerebral cortex (大脑皮层), the outermost layer (最外层) of the brain, become active. These include the anterior cingulate cortex (前扣带皮层), which sits near the front of our brain and contributes to our understanding of conflicting and uncertain situations. In contrast, when processing entirely positive or negative emotions, it is mostly the regions deeper within the brain that are at work. The amygdala (杏仁体) is one of them. It plays a key role in connecting our emotions with other abilities like forming memories and learning. This suggests that mixed emotions are not simple mixtures of various emotions, but rather one single emotional experience arising from “a unique brain state” that holds steady over time, wrote Anthony Gianni Vaccaro, the lead scientist of the study, in an article on The Conversation. While some people find it exhausting to be caught up in mixed feelings, this special emotional state can be beneficial to our mental well-being. “The ability to experience negative emotion alongside positive emotion enables individuals to find something positive in stressful situations,” Shahram Heshmat, a researcher at the University of Illinois in the US, told Psychology Today. 8. What did the scientists in the text find about mixed feelings? A. They are a sign of emotional instability. B. They represent a distinct emotional state. C. They result from hormonal (荷尔蒙) changes. D. They have a negative impact on the brain. 9. What do we know about the experimental process? A. The participants read a bittersweet story. B. The participants drew their emotional responses. C. Scientists controlled the participants’ emotions. D. The participants had their brain activities monitored. 10. When the anterior cingulate cortex becomes active, what emotions might a person be feeling? A. Both happiness and sadness. B. Extreme excitement. C. Disappointment. D. Nervousness. 11. How does Shahram Heshmat view the ability to experience mixed emotions? A. It leads to stronger relationships. B. It indicates mental weakness. C. It helps people develop positivity. D. It is exhausting and should be avoided 【答案】8. B 9. D 10. A 11. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文，一项研究表明，复杂的情绪并不是各种情绪的简单混合，而是代表了一种独立的情绪状态。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“A team of scientists at the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, University of Southern California, conducted a study and found that mixed feelings are not really ‘mixed’, but rather a separate emotional state produced by our brain.(南加州大学达纳和大卫·多恩西夫文理学院的一组科学家进行了一项研究，发现复杂的情绪并不是真正的‘混合’，而是我们大脑产生的一种独立的情绪状态)”可知，科学家发现复杂的情绪代表了一种独立的情绪状态，故选B。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“As the participants watched the bittersweet (苦乐参半的) story, their brain activities were recorded by the MRI machine.(当参与者观看苦乐参半的故事时，他们的大脑活动被核磁共振成像仪记录下来)”可知，在实验过程中，参与者的脑部活动被记录下来，故选D。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“They found that for mixed emotions to arise, parts of the cerebral cortex (大脑皮层), the outermost layer (最外层) of the brain, become active. These include the anterior cingulate cortex (前扣带皮层)…(他们发现，当复杂的情绪出现时，大脑皮层的某些部分，即大脑的最外层，会变得活跃。其中包括前扣带皮层……)”可知，当复杂的情绪出现时前扣带皮层会变得活跃，A项“快乐和悲伤”属于复杂情绪，故选A。 【11题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“The ability to experience negative emotion alongside positive emotion enables individuals to find something positive in stressful situations(在积极情绪的同时体验消极情绪的能力，能让人在紧张的情况下找到积极的东西)”可知，Shahram Heshmat认为体验复杂情绪的能力帮助人们培养积极的一面，故选C。 D It seems you can ask artificial intelligence (AI) programs anything, and they’ll give you an answer back. So, can they tell jokes? This question was raised when UK comedian Karen Hobbs performed in late June. Instead of the usual jokes she created, Hobbs delivered jokes written by ChatGPT. The process made her nervous. Hobbs said that when she asked ChatGPT for a joke, what it provided was a man joking about being impatient with his shopping-obsessed (痴迷于购物的) girlfriend. Even when she asked to switch to the woman’s perspective, the joke still featured a shopping-obsessed girlfriend, just told from the first-person perspective. It’s no surprise that many jokes come from a male perspective in online materials, as males dominate the field of comedy. The BBC commented that AI storytelling can only reproduce information that already exists in some form, although it can produce some never-before-seen combinations of ideas. “One way that AI can tell jokes is to do what any 5-year-old does—repeat a successful joke they have heard or try to make an obvious variation of it,” said Les Carr, a professor of web science. Nonetheless, a good joke in real life can always adjust to the audience’s feedback, which often leads comedians to improvise (即兴创作). This, unfortunately, is beyond the current capabilities of AI. For instance, in improvise, there is no space for premeditation (预先策划); the comedian must rely only on their instinctive (直觉的) reaction to the audience. “A well-done stand-up bit can lead the audience through a funny story all the way to a hilarious punchline (令人捧腹的妙语),“ Michael Ryan, a student researching AI’s impact on comedy, explained to the BBC. ”The whole time the comedian knew exactly where he or she was going with the joke and brought the audience there.“ Research is already ongoing with the goal of giving AI a greater understanding of the world around it, which, however, makes the future of AI jokes still uncertain. 12. Why do many jokes come from a male perspective in online materials? A. AI prefers male perspectives. B. Women don’t like telling jokes. C. Men control the comedy industry. D. Men are more humorous than women. 13. What is AI unable to do with jokes? A. Repeat jokes. B. Adapt jokes. C. Improvise jokes. D. Combine jokes. 14. What is the author’s attitude toward the future of AI-created jokes? A. Hopeful. B. Doubtful. C. Uncaring. D. Disapproving. 15. What is a suitable title for the passage? A. Can jokes be made by AI? B. Can AI jokes be genuinely funny? C. Can AI change the world? D. Can audiences prefer jokes created by comedians? 【答案】12. C 13. C 14. B 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了人工智能在创作笑话方面的能力和局限性。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据文中的“It’s no surprise that many jokes come from a male perspective in online materials, as males dominate the field of comedy.（毫不奇怪，许多笑话在网络材料中来自于男性视角，因为男性在喜剧领域占主导地位。）”可知，很多在线笑话来自男性视角是因为男性主导喜剧行业。故选C。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据文中的“a good joke in real life can always adjust to the audience’s feedback, which often leads comedians to improvise. This, unfortunately, is beyond the current capabilities of AI.（现实生活中的好笑话总能根据观众的反馈进行调整，这常常促使喜剧演员进行即兴创作。而不幸的是，这超出了当前人工智能的能力。）”可知，AI无法通过笑话即兴创作和根据观众反馈进行调整。故选C。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“which, however, makes the future of AI jokes still uncertain.(然而，这仍然使得人工智能笑话的未来充满不确定性。)”可知，作者对AI创作笑话的未来持怀疑态度。故选B。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据“So, can they tell jokes? This question was raised when UK comedian Karen Hobbs performed in late June.(那么，它们会讲笑话吗？这一问题是在英国喜剧演员凯伦·霍布斯于六月底表演时提出的。)”可知，文章讨论AI是否能够创作笑话，所以标题为“Can jokes be made by AI?”较为合适。故选A。 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Always the Outsider? One of the things I used to fear was being the new girl in the office — in the kitchen making coffee while the in-crowd chatted about the weekend. I worried that I wasn’t good enough or smart enough. ____16____ I’d struggle for words while trying to look cool. Back at school, I was best friends with Kate and Cathy until we had to walk across the road in twos, and guess who was left out? I’ve always been the outsider from school days to office life. Or is that the story I have told myself? As in so many areas of life, the only thing you can control is your response. I remind myself of what Eleanor Roosevelt said: No one can make you feel lower without your agreement. ____17____ These are the lessons I have learned along the way ： ·Starting anywhere new, you just have to find your people, the ones that get you. ____18____ It’s OK to take your time and figure out if you’re the right fit for each other. Have faith that you will find the right people for you. ·Very often it’s our belief systems that tell us we don’t fit in. We are replaying the stories from childhood and need to rewrite the script (剧本). ____19____ For example, when are you assuming that you’ll be on your own? What fears are you projecting onto yourself? ·Practice self-acceptance. Remind yourself that it’s OK to have a different way of operating in the world. ·____20____ Never forget that while you might be trying to fit in, you should never try to be anybody but yourself. A. Don’t over-think people or situation. B. Don’t charge into friendships though. C. Start noticing your patterns of mentality. D. If I was asked a question, panic would set in. E. The only person making you feel like an outsider is you. F. The feeling of being an outsider would force me to shut up. G. We all feel a little lost and awkward sometimes — you’re not alone. 【答案】16 D 17. E 18. B 19. C 20. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要探讨了作为“局外人”的感受，作者分享了自己过去作为新成员融入新环境的困难，并提出了面对这种情况时的建议和心得。 【16题详解】 根据上文“I worried that I wasn’t good enough or smart enough.(我担心自己不够好，不够聪明)”以及后文“I’d struggle for words while trying to look cool.(我一边挣扎着说话，一边努力让自己看起来很酷)”可知，作者担心自己不够好或不够聪明，结合后文作者会在努力表现很酷时言辞挣扎，这说明了作者被问到问题时的情况，即作者被问到问题时就会恐慌而不知怎么回答。故D选项“如果有人问我问题，我就会惊慌失措”符合语境，故选D。 【17题详解】 根据上文“As in so many areas of life, the only thing you can control is your response. I remind myself of what Eleanor Roosevelt said: No one can make you feel lower without your agreement.(在生活的许多方面，你唯一能控制的就是你的反应。我提醒自己埃莉诺·罗斯福说过的话：没有你的同意，没有人能让你感到自卑)”可知，空前引用Eleanor Roosevelt的话说明“没有人能在你不同意的情况下让你感到低人一等”，这句话强调了自我认同的重要性，即如果你觉得自己是局外人，那就只有你自己这样认为。所以选项E“唯一让你觉得自己是局外人的人就是你自己”是对前文观点的重申和总结，故E选项“唯一让你觉得自己是个局外人的人就是你自己”符合语境，故选E。 【18题详解】 根据上文“·Starting anywhere new, you just have to find your people, the ones that get you.(在任何新的地方开始，你只需要找到你的人，那些理解你的人)”以及后文“It’s OK to take your time and figure out if you’re the right fit for each other. Have faith that you will find the right people for you.(你可以花点时间想想你们是否适合对方。相信你会找到对的人)”可知，上文提到找到理解你的人，后文提到花时间看是否合适，推测本句与上文构成转折关系，指出建立友谊不要心急，故B选项“不过，不要急于建立友谊”符合语境，故选B。 【19题详解】 根据上文“·Very often it’s our belief systems that tell us we don’t fit in. We are replaying the stories from childhood and need to rewrite the script (剧本).(·通常是我们的信念系统告诉我们，我们不适合。我们正在重播童年的故事，需要重写剧本)”以及后文“For example, when are you assuming that you’ll be on your own? What fears are you projecting onto yourself?(例如，你什么时候会觉得自己是一个人？你把什么恐惧投射到自己身上？)”可知，我们的信念系统常常告诉我们自己不适应环境，我们一直在重复童年的故事，需要重写剧本，也就是说，我们需要开始注意自己的思维模式。故C选项“开始注意自己的思维模式”符合语境，故选C。 【20题详解】 根据后文“Never forget that while you might be trying to fit in, you should never try to be anybody but yourself.(永远不要忘记，当你试图融入社会时，你不应该试图成为任何人，除了你自己)”可知，后文强调保持自我接受的重要性，选项A“不要过度考虑他人或情况”符合作为段落开头引出段落主题的作用，并与后文“你应该永远不要试图成为除了自己以外的任何人”构成对比。故A选项“不要过度考虑他人或情况”符合语境，故选A。 第二部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Although it happened over 10 years ago, I still remember the moment clearly. I had ordered a drink at a mall in Beijing. When it was ready, the server ___21___ me a cup with “laowai” written on it, meaning “foreigner”. It was my second day in China, and this marked the first of ___22___ occasions when I would be called or labeled a “laowai” ___23___. So, what does it feel like to be called a “laowai”? ___24___ someone who doesn’t like being in the spotlight (聚光灯), walking down the street and suddenly hearing someone say to their friend, “Look, a laowai”, is not a most ___25___ experience. It’s safe to say that most people wouldn’t appreciate a stranger ___26___ out loud on their appearance, like saying “tall guy” or “big head”. It just makes you feel awkward and draws ___27___ attention. As much as I dislike being. ___28___, I also try to understand the context. China is a fairly homogenous (同质化的) country—not an immigrant nation like Australia, where I’m from. So, for many Chinese people, seeing a foreigner is still a big ___29___. When I’m in a place in China with few foreigners, even I sometimes can’t help but point out to my friends that there’s another foreigner nearby. I just make sure to do it _____30_____! My Chinese friends also tell me that “laowai” is a more welcoming term than “waiguoren” because “lao” adds a touch of _____31_____ and friendship. But in some ways, I find it hard to _____32_____ the “wai” part, which means outsider. In Australia, we wouldn’t call people “outsiders” or “foreigners” like that. We’d either say “immigrant” or more specifically, _____33_____ the country they come from. That said, of all the countless times I’ve been called “laowai”, I’ve never felt it came from a place of rudeness or disrespect. And upon _____34_____, my frustration (沮丧) at being called a “laowa” shows me how much China means to me. The longer I live here, the more China feels like home, and the more I just want to “_____35_____”. And that, I think, is something beautiful. 21. A. showed B. handed C. recommended D. ordered 22. A. countless B. speechless C. hopeless D. worthless 23. A. in position B. in person C. in question D. in public 24. A. Despite B. Via C. With D. As 25. A. dependable B. negotiable C. enjoyable D. favourable 26. A. blaming B. figuring C. commenting D. bursting 27. A. unnecessary B. untrue C. unbelievable D. unusual 28. A. brought out B. singled out C. found out D. checked out 29. A. legend B. deal C. news D. scene 30. A. steadily B. instantly C. accurately D. carefully 31. A. respect B. expectation C. happiness D. kindness 32. A. recognize B. suspect C. overlook D. generate 33. A. refer to B. lead to C. adapt to D. get to 34. A. qualification B. reaction C. motion D. reflection 35. A. give in B. fit in C. break in D. believe in 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. D 25. C 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. B 30. D 31. A 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过作者的亲身经历，详细描述了在中国被称为“老外”的感受和心路历程，包括了对这一称呼的最初反应、后续的理解以及最终的情感变化。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当饮料准备好时，服务员递给我一杯印有“老外”字样的杯子，意为“外国人”。A. showed展示；B. handed递给；C. recommended推荐；D. ordered命令。根据上文“I had ordered a drink at a mall in Beijing.”可知，作者点了一杯饮料。由此可知，当饮料准备好的时候，服务生自然是递给了作者。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：那是我来中国的第二天，这也标志着我将在公众场合无数次被叫做或被贴上“老外”标签的开始。A. countless无数的；B. speechless无言的；C. hopeless无望的；D. worthless无价值的。根据下文“when I would be called or labeled a “laowai” ___3___ .”以及全文内容可知，作者曾经无数次被叫做老外。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查短语词义辨析。句意：那是我来中国的第二天，这也标志着我将在公众场合无数次被叫做或被贴上“老外”标签的开始。A. in position就位；B. in person亲自；C. in question有问题的；D. in public公开地、在公众场合。根据下文“___4___ someone who doesn’t like being in the spotlight (聚光灯), walking down the street and suddenly hearing someone say to their friend, “Look, a laowai”, is not a most ___5___ experience.”以及全文内容可知，作者经常在公众场合被称为老外。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查介词词义辨析。句意：作为一个不喜欢成为众人焦点的人，走在大街上突然听到有人对朋友说：“看，一个老外”，这并不是一种最愉快的体验。A. Despite尽管；B. Via通过；C. With用、和……一起；D. As作为。根据句意可知，空处为介词形式，意为“作为”。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：作为一个不喜欢成为众人焦点的人，走在大街上突然听到有人对朋友说：“看，一个老外”，这并不是一种最愉快的体验。A. dependable可靠的；B. negotiable可协商的；C. enjoyable愉快的；D. favourable有利的。根据上文“___4___ someone who doesn’t like being in the spotlight (聚光灯)”可知，作者不是一个不喜欢成为众人焦点，由此可知，在大街上听到有人这样说自然不是愉快的体验。故选C。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：可以肯定地说，大多数人都不喜欢陌生人大声评论自己的外貌，比如“高个子”或“大脑袋”。A. blaming责怪；B. figuring弄清楚；C. commenting评论；D. bursting爆发。根据下文“like saying “tall guy” or “big head””可知，这是对外貌进行评论。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这只会让你感到尴尬，并吸引不必要的注意。A. unnecessary不必要的；B. untrue不真实的；C. unbelievable难以置信的；D. unusual不寻常的。根据上文内容可知，作者并不喜欢被关注，也不喜欢被评论。由此可知，作者认为被评论只会吸引不必要的注意。故选A。 【28题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：尽管我很不喜欢被区别对待，但我也努力理解其中背景。A. brought out使明显、拿出；B. singled out选出、区别对待；C. found out查明；D. checked out核实。根据上文“___4___ someone who doesn’t like being in the spotlight (聚光灯), walking down the street and suddenly hearing someone say to their friend, “Look, a laowai”, is not a most ___5___ experience.”以及“It just makes you feel awkward and draws ___7___ attention.”可知，作者并不喜欢被区别对待。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：因此，对于很多中国人来说，看到外国人仍然是一件大事。A. legend传说；B. deal交易、事情；C. news新闻；D. scene场景。根据上文“China is a fairly homogenous (同质化的) country—not an immigrant nation like Australia, where I’m from.”可知，对于大多数中国人而言，看到外国人仍然是一件大事。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我只是确保自己这样做时小心谨慎！A. steadily平稳地；B. instantly立即；C. accurately准确地；D. carefully小心地。根据上文“When I’m in a place in China with few foreigners, even I sometimes can’t help but point out to my friends that there’s another foreigner nearby.”可知，作者自己也会向朋友指出外国人。只是根据作者自己的感受，作者这样做的时候会很小心。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的中国朋友还告诉我，“老外”这个词比“外国人”更友好，因为“老”增添了一丝尊重和友好。A. respect尊重；B. expectation期望；C. happiness幸福；D. kindness善良。根据空后的“friendship”以及常理可知，“老”在中文中有尊重的意思。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但在某些方面，我发现自己很难忽略“外”这个字，它意味着局外人。A. recognize认出；B. suspect怀疑；C. overlook忽视；D. generate产生。根据下文“In Australia, we wouldn’t call people “outsiders” or “foreigners” like that.”可知，即便作者认为“老”代表尊重，但是还是很难忽略“外”的意思。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：我们要么说“移民”，要么更具体地指出他们来自哪个国家。A. refer to提及；B. lead to导致；C. adapt to适应；D. get to到达。根据空后“the country they come from”可知，在澳大利亚，人们一般会具体指出外国人来自哪个国家。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：回想起来，我对被称为“老外”的沮丧感恰恰表明了中国对我来说意味着什么。A. qualification资格；B. reaction反应；C. motion运动；D. reflection反思、回想。根据上文“Although it happened over 10 years ago, I still remember the moment clearly.”以及全文内容可知，这篇文章是作者对过去这十多年在中国生活的回想。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：我在这里生活的时间越长，中国就越像我的家，我就越想“融入其中”。A. give in屈服；B. fit in适应；C. break in闯入；D. believe in信任。根据上文“The longer I live here, the more China feels like home”可知，对于作者而言，中国就像家一样，因此，作者就更想融入中国。故选B。 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。 On Aug 27 videos of floodwaters sweeping through the Taklimakan Desert in Xinjiang began trending on social media. These videos showed desert highways being submerged, and about 50 vehicles and around 30,000 other appliances were also reported to be underwater. Despite the many accounts sharing clips of the ___36___ (flood) desert, they have been inadequate in raising ___37___ (aware) about climate change. Misunderstandings also arose, with some ___38___ (assume) that the rain was helping to improve environment in northwest China. Since July 2021, flooding ___39___ (occur) every summer in the desert, leading to jokes about camels needing to learn to swim. While this kind of humor is lighthearted ___40___ claim that climate change will benefit this arid (干旱的) region is not. Although the rain has ___41___ (temporary) wet parts of the desert, this is not sustainable. Researchers have pointed out that much of the floodwater comes from melting glaciers in the Tianshan Mountains, ___42___ feed several rivers. Once the glaciers are gone, the rivers will dry up, leaving no ___43___ (remain) water source The flooding is also driven by increased rainfall, but the water has little lasting impact on the local ecology. Therefore, it is misleading to see the flooding in the Taklimakan Desert ___44___ a sign of potential greening. Climate remains globally ____45____ (change), requiring worldwide cooperation to reverse its damaging trends. 【答案】36. flooded 37. awareness 38. assuming 39. has occurred##has been occurring 40. the 41. temporarily 42. which 43. remaining 44. as 45. changing##changeable 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了新疆塔克拉玛干沙漠遭遇洪水侵袭的事件，并对此进行了分析和评论，指出洪水虽然带来了暂时的湿润，但并非气候变化的积极迹象，反而凸显了气候变化的复杂性和严峻性。 【36题详解】 考查形容词。句意：尽管有许多关于洪水淹没沙漠的报道和视频，但它们并未有效唤起人们对气候变化的关注。分析句子成分可知，空处考查形容词形式修饰空后的名词“desert”，意为“被淹没的”，用形容词flooded。故填flooded。 【37题详解】 考查名词。句意：尽管有许多关于洪水淹没沙漠的报道和视频，但它们并未有效唤起人们对气候变化的关注。分析句子成分可知，空处考查名词形式担当宾语。故填awareness。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：甚至还出现了误解，有些人认为这场降雨有助于改善中国西北部的环境。分析句子成分可知，空处考查非谓语动词担当宾语补足语；宾语“some”和动词“assume”之间为主动关系，用现在分词形式。故填assuming。 【39题详解】 考查谓语动词。句意：自2021年7月以来，沙漠中每年夏季都会发生洪水，以至于都出现了骆驼需要学习游泳的玩笑。分析句子成分可知，空处考查本句谓语动词；根据时间状语“Since July 2021”可知，本句时态为现在完成时；主语为“flooding”，单数，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式，也可以理解为从2021年7月以来，该动作一直发生，所以此处也可以使用现在完成进行时。故填has occurred/has been occurring。 【40题详解】 考查冠词。句意：虽然这种幽默轻松诙谐，但声称气候变化将有益于这个干旱地区的说法却并非如此。分析句子成分可知，空处考查修饰名词“claim”，表示特指，用定冠词。故填the。 【41题详解】 考查副词。句意：尽管降雨暂时湿润了沙漠的部分地区，但这种湿润状态并不可持续。分析句子成分可知，空处考查修饰动词“wet”用副词形式。故填temporarily。 【42题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：研究人员指出，大部分洪水来自天山山脉融化的冰川，这些冰川为多条河流提供了水源。分析句子成分可知，空处考查定语从句的关系词，先行词为“glaciers”，在非限制性定语从句中担当主语，用关系代词which引导。故填which。 【43题详解】 考查形容词。句意：一旦冰川消失，河流就会干涸，再无水源可供。分析句子成分可知，空处考查形容词形式，修饰空后的名词“water source”，意为“剩下的”。故填remaining。 【44题详解】 考查固定短语。句意：因此，将塔克拉玛干沙漠的洪水视为潜在绿化的迹象是误导性的。分析句子成分可知，空处考查固定短语：see…as…，意为“将……视作……”，符合句意。故填as。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：气候仍在全球范围内不断变化，需要全球合作来扭转其破坏性的趋势。分析句子成分可知，空处考查非谓语动词担当表语，表示“一直变化”，用现在分词形式，也可以为形容词作表语，change的形容词为changeable意为“可能变化的；易变的”符合句意。故填changing##changeable。 第四部分：写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节：应用文写作(满分15分) 46. 假如你是高中学生李华，是学校志愿者协会的负责人，急需招募环保志愿者。请你用英语写一则招聘启事。内容包括以下要点： (1)工作内容要求； (2)对志愿者的要求。 注意： (1)词数80词左右； (2)可以适当增加细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。 New Volunteers Wanted ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: New Volunteers Wanted The Volunteer Association of our school is in urgent need of environmental protection volunteers. The main tasks include organizing and participating in various activities such as garbage sorting, tree planting, and the promotion of environmental awareness. Volunteers are expected to actively engage in these activities and inspire others to care for the environment. We have the following requirements for volunteers. Firstly, you should be passionate about environmental protection and have a strong sense of responsibility. Secondly, good communication skills are necessary as you may need to interact with different people. Moreover, you should be available to work at weekends or during holidays. Looking forward to your participation! 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生代表学校志愿者协会写一则招聘启事，招募环保志愿者。 【详解】1.词汇积累 参加：participate in → take part in 各种各样的：various → a variety of 首先：firstly → first of all 有必要的：necessary → essential 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：The main tasks include organizing and participating in various activities such as garbage sorting, tree planting, and the promotion of environmental awareness. 拓展句：The main tasks include organizing and participating in various activities, which ranges from garbage sorting, tree planting to the promotion of environmental awareness. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Volunteers are expected to actively engage in these activities and inspire others to care for the environment.（运用了动词不定式作补语） 【高分句型2】Secondly, good communication skills are necessary as you may need to interact with different people.（运用了as引导的状语从句） 第二节：读后续写(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。 Undoubtedly, Mother Nature is always attractive to kids. In our childhood, how often did we turn a deaf ear to our parents’ advice? Very often! Thus, we landed ourselves in a situation where we greatly regretted our act of not having listened to the advice of the wise. Such an unforgettable experience I had at the age of 7 gave me an invaluable lesson, after which I deeply understood why my gentle mother was repeating the boring suggestions and I would try to take her suggestions seriously. In my childhood, I was so crazy about nature that even playing among the colorful flowers in our garden could make my day. Our house was next to the woods which had always stirred up(激起) great curiosity in me in wanting to find out what was within. Every time I saw fascinating butterflies dancing from the woods, my curiosity grew. But my mother didn’t like me wandering off on my own and always ensured that I was within her sight. Even if she allowed me to explore the surrounding area on my own, it was only to be somewhere near the house. Being as curious as the cat, I always desired to explore the woods. It seemed as if my mother had understood my desire, so she had warmed me on lots of occasions never to enter the woods alone. “Mom, can I go out and play in the garden?” I asked. “Sure,” she would reply each time. “Kate, you can play in the garden but you must promise me one thing—only when I’m with you can you go into the woods. There are no cases of animal attacks on humans, but it’s still dangerous for a little kid like you. It’s too easy to get lost in the woods.” “Sure, you’ve said that many times!” I answered without patience at her repeated reminders. 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。 However, curiosity got the better of me one morning. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Kate?” Behind the trees covered by the rays of the setting sun came my mother’s voice. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文 1 However, curiosity got the better of me one morning. Ignoring my mother’s reminder, I slid into the forbidden world. How fascinating! Among various colorful flowers danced butterflies. With excitement, I chased after the graceful creatures, running deeper into the woods. Suddenly they flew over trees and disappeared. What’s worse, I got lost! I rushed around, crying for help, frightened and helpless, but in vain. I repeated the useless efforts until sunset. “If only I followed Mom’s reminder!” I curled up under a tree, in bitter regret and cried again. “Kate?” Behind the trees covered by the rays of the setting sun came my mother’s voice. “Mom! I’m here!” Wild with joy, I rushed towards where the voice came from. Behind a tree appeared my mother. She dashed up, hugged me tight and checked whether I got hurt. “I’m so sorry! I should have appreciated your suggestion!” I burst into tears. Wiping tears from my muddy face, she repeated the reminders, which weren’t boring any more, but wise and affectionate, and were implanted in my life forever. 参考范文 2 However, curiosity got the better of me one morning. I summoned up my courage and decided to take a chance. Hardly had I entered the woods when I was totally attracted by the sight. The wandering clouds, the blooming flowers and the vigorous trees all kept me spellbound. At the sight of a beautiful butterfly, I tiptoed along the path, bent over, cupped my hands gently and danced with it down the track. Time flew and before I knew it, I was deep in the woods, unable to find the way out. With a feeling of horror totally holding me in its power, I squatted down under a tree, tears rolling down my cheeks. “Kate?” Behind the trees covered by the rays of the setting sun came my mother’s voice. Hearing my mom’s voice, I yelled in a quivering tone, rushed towards her direction and threw my arms around her. Noticing my misty eyes, she patted me on the shoulders and checked whether I got hurt. Choked with emotion, I whispered, “I am OK, Mom. I will never go into the woods without your company and permission.” Shooting me an approving look, she added, “Next time you want to come, keep me informed!” In the setting sun, we headed back and this time, I held my mom’s hand tightly. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述我对家附近的小森林充满了好奇心，但是妈妈总是提醒我不能独自进入森林。 【详解】1. 段落续写 ①由第一段首句内容“然而，一天早上，好奇心战胜了我。”可知，本段可以写我被森林里的一切所吸引，越走越远，然后就迷路了。 ②由第二段首句内容““凯特？”在夕阳的余晖笼罩下的树林后面传来了母亲的声音。”可知，本段可以写妈妈找到我，我明白了父母建议的重要性以及其中的智慧。 2. 续写线索：我进入森林深处——我迷路——我哭泣后悔——妈妈出现——我明白道理 3. 词类激活 行为类 ①哭：cry/weep/burst into tears ②拥抱：hug/embrace ③跑：rush/dash/run 情绪类 ①迷人的：fascinating/charming/attractive/fascinating ②兴奋：excitement/stimulation ③快乐：joy/delight/happiness 【点睛】【高分句型1】She dashed up, hugged me tight and checked whether I got hurt. (运用了whether引导的宾语从句) 【高分句型2】Wiping tears from my muddy face, she repeated the reminders, which weren’t boring any more, but wise and affectionate, and were implanted in my life forever. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 滨城高中联盟2024—2025学年度上学期高二期中考试 英语试卷 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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．Where are the speakers? A．In a library. B．In a bookstore. C．In a classroom. 2．What will the man do in the afternoon? A．Visit a customer. B．Go to the airport. C．Eat in a restaurant. 3．Why does the man make the phone call? A．To apply for a new job. B．To make an apology. C．To make an appointment. 4．What does the man mean? A．He cannot help. B．He has lost his way. C．He is not interested. 5．What is Jane going to do this evening? A．Work in the office. B．Fly to New York. C．Have dinner with Kevin. 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2至4个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题;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。 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。 6．What is the relationship between the speakers? A．Strangers. B．Roommates. C．Neighbors. 7．What will the woman probably do next? A．Find a street map. B．Run to catch a bus. C．Walk to the market. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10题。 8．What did David do last night? A．He played volleyball. B．He watched television. C．He read the newspaper. 9．When will the match on Saturday afternoon start? A．At 2:30. B．At 3:00. C．At 3:30. 10．What will Lisa do first? A．Talk with her mom. B．Give David a call. C．Take a piano lesson. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13题。 11．When does the conversation probably take place? A．In the morning. B．In the afternoon. C．In the evening. 12．Which bus are the speakers going to take? A．No. 3. B．No. 17. C．No. 11. 13．How will the woman go to work tomorrow? A．By underground. B．On foot. C．By bus. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16题。 14．What is the woman doing? A．Serving a customer. B．Giving an interview. C．Asking for directions. 15．What does Bill Harrington do? A．He’s a bus driver. B．He’s a student. C．He’s a photographer. 16．What are the speakers going to do? A．Visit a local park. B．Buy a dishwasher. C．Look at some flats. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20题。 17．How much does it cost a grown-up to visit the Sea Life Centre? A．£2. B．£4. C．£10. 18．When do the hourly feeding times for the fish begin? A．At 8:30 am. B．At 9:30 am. C．At 10:30 am. 19．What can children do in the Sea Life Theatre? A．Perform in a play. B．Talk with an actor. C．Watch a short film. 20．What is the latest attraction at the Sea Life Theatre? A．An underwater glass passage. B．An open-air swimming pool. C．An outside children’s play area. 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 You don’t have to wipe out your savings to have an amazing time with the kids. Check out these cheap family vacations perfect for your next budget- friendly trip. Cañon City, Colorado Cañon City is the place to be for affordable family vacations in Colorado. It’s home to enormous outdoor adventures and impressive sights. Check out the old Royal Gorge railway, go skydiving and take a horseback ride through the orange rocks of the Garden of the Gods. Olympic Peninsula, Washington Even though it’s placed just a stone’s throw from Seattle- Tacoma International Airport, this: Peninsula somehow feels like it’s a world away. It is a holy city for movie lovers. Whether you spend time taking too many photos in the town of Forks(where Twilight was set), surfing in La Push or hiking into the Hoh Rain Forest, Olympic Peninsula is a cheap, wonderful American city. Sante Fe, New Mexico The landscape and natural beauty found here are breathtaking. Spend your days wandering the walkable downtown, watching light dance around the orange of the traditional buildings as the sun/ sets and having your mind blown at - Meow Wolf, an involving art experience. Your family will have vacation memories to value forever, all without blowing your budget. Gorge, Oregon and Washington Portland is a superb city, but the many waterfalls, paths and the Columbia River Gorge located along this scenic highway are worth exploring. Flowing through this impressive land, you can hike and swim. While in the area, listen to the “Fantasy of Fashion” episode of the Articles of Interest podcast (播客)and then spend a few hours exploring the curious Maryhill Museum’s Theatre de la Mode exhibit to see the mini models that saved the French fashion industry during World War II. 1. Which destination may attract those who have a passion for films? A. Canon City, Colorado. B. Olympic Peninsula, Washington. C. Sante Fe, New Mexico. D. Gorge, Oregon and Washington. 2. What do the four destinations have in common? A. They impress tourists most with fashion. B. They offer chances of experiencing nature. C. They lie close to the international airports. D. They satisfy the needs of extreme sports fans. 3. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text? A. To promote money saving habits. B. To advertise downtown Washington. C. To advocate shared parent- child time. D. To recommend cost- effective family trips. B Chen Yuxuan, a female student from Hangzhou, Zhejiang, scored 602 on this year’s college entrance exam but chose to attend Zhejiang Polytechnic University of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, a vocational (职业的) college. Her decision has sparked widespread discussion. In a society that places high value on academic degrees, many people don’t understand her choice. They view attending a vocational college with such a high score as a “waste”. However, I support her decision and believe her choice is not only rational but also reflects careful career planning. Employment is a reality every graduate must face. Chen chose a vocational school due to its high employment outcomes and partnerships with large companies like China Railway. In today’s tough job market, choosing a vocational college with 602 points isn’t shameful-on the contrary, it’s practical. Vocational students often excel in hands-on skills, making them more competitive in technical fields. Chen’s major, railway transportation equipment and control, offers great job prospects, indicating her choice was well thought-out. Chen’s decision challenges societal prejudices while also reflecting the rapid growth of vocational education. Take the above college as an example: its popular majors in the rail transportation, electrical and mechanical fields had a minimum admission score of 573. It’s remarkable that competitive programs, once only seen at regular universities, are now available at vocational schools as well. Of course, while Chen’s decision stands out, it’s far from a widespread trend. It’s worth noting that this year’s gaokao saw some surprising shifts with high-scoring humanities students also opting (选择) for vocational schools, which has led to more complicated public reactions. Life choices tied to gaokao applications are always complex and subject to change-what was a hot major a few years ago may now be less appealing. In times of change, it’s crucial to calmly assess (评估) your abilities and values to determine the best path forward. 4. What does the underlined word “rational” in paragraph 2 most likely mean? A. awkward B. sensible C. delicate D. critical 5. Why did Chen choose Zhejiang Polytechnic University of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering? A. For its location. B. For its job prospects. C. For its reputation. D. For its unique programs. 6. Which statement is true about vocational education in this article? A. It has gained greater social recognition. B. It remains undervalued by most employers. C. It is now equal in quality to regular higher education. D. It is the first choice for low-scoring students. 7. What does the author recommend when choosing an educational path? A. Following societal expectations. B. Prioritizing future job opportunities. C. Selecting majors with less competition. D. Considering personal strengths and interests. C In a few years, you might be a freshman at university. You may feel happy and excited to start this new chapter of your life. Meanwhile, you may be a bit sad and scared about leaving home without knowing what lies ahead.How can you experience such mixed feeling in one moment? A team of scientists at the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, University of Southern California, conducted a study and found that mixed feelings are not really “mixed”, but rather a separate emotional state produced by our brain. In their experiment, 27 participants (参与者) were asked to lie down in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI, 核磁共振) machine and watch a short film. The film tells the story of a young girl chasing her dream of becoming an astronaut with the support of her father. She succeeds in the end, but her father ends up passing away. As the participants watched the bittersweet (苦乐参半的) story, their brain activities were recorded by the MRI machine. Later on, they watched the film again without the MRI machine monitoring them and marked down exactly when they felt positive, negative and mixed emotions. The team then compared these reports with the MRI results. They found that for mixed emotions to arise, parts of the cerebral cortex (大脑皮层), the outermost layer (最外层) of the brain, become active. These include the anterior cingulate cortex (前扣带皮层), which sits near the front of our brain and contributes to our understanding of conflicting and uncertain situations. In contrast, when processing entirely positive or negative emotions, it is mostly the regions deeper within the brain that are at work. The amygdala (杏仁体) is one of them. It plays a key role in connecting our emotions with other abilities like forming memories and learning. This suggests that mixed emotions are not simple mixtures of various emotions, but rather one single emotional experience arising from “a unique brain state” that holds steady over time, wrote Anthony Gianni Vaccaro, the lead scientist of the study, in an article on The Conversation. While some people find it exhausting to be caught up in mixed feelings, this special emotional state can be beneficial to our mental well-being. “The ability to experience negative emotion alongside positive emotion enables individuals to find something positive in stressful situations,” Shahram Heshmat, a researcher at the University of Illinois in the US, told Psychology Today. 8. What did the scientists in the text find about mixed feelings? A. They are a sign of emotional instability. B. They represent a distinct emotional state. C. They result from hormonal (荷尔蒙) changes. D. They have a negative impact on the brain. 9. What do we know about the experimental process? A. The participants read a bittersweet story. B. The participants drew their emotional responses. C. Scientists controlled the participants’ emotions. D. The participants had their brain activities monitored. 10. When the anterior cingulate cortex becomes active, what emotions might a person be feeling? A. Both happiness and sadness. B. Extreme excitement. C. Disappointment. D. Nervousness. 11. How does Shahram Heshmat view the ability to experience mixed emotions? A. It leads to stronger relationships. B. It indicates mental weakness. C. It helps people develop positivity. D. It is exhausting and should be avoided D It seems you can ask artificial intelligence (AI) programs anything, and they’ll give you an answer back. So, can they tell jokes? This question was raised when UK comedian Karen Hobbs performed in late June. Instead of the usual jokes she created, Hobbs delivered jokes written by ChatGPT. The process made her nervous. Hobbs said that when she asked ChatGPT for a joke, what it provided was a man joking about being impatient with his shopping-obsessed (痴迷于购物的) girlfriend. Even when she asked to switch to the woman’s perspective, the joke still featured a shopping-obsessed girlfriend, just told from the first-person perspective. It’s no surprise that many jokes come from a male perspective in online materials, as males dominate the field of comedy. The BBC commented that AI storytelling can only reproduce information that already exists in some form, although it can produce some never-before-seen combinations of ideas. “One way that AI can tell jokes is to do what any 5-year-old does—repeat a successful joke they have heard or try to make an obvious variation of it” said Les Carr, a professor of web science. Nonetheless, a good joke in real life can always adjust to the audience’s feedback, which often leads comedians to improvise (即兴创作). This, unfortunately, is beyond the current capabilities of AI. For instance, in improvise, there is no space for premeditation (预先策划); the comedian must rely only on their instinctive (直觉的) reaction to the audience. “A well-done stand-up bit can lead the audience through a funny story all the way to a hilarious punchline (令人捧腹的妙语),“ Michael Ryan, a student researching AI’s impact on comedy, explained to the BBC. ”The whole time the comedian knew exactly where he or she was going with the joke and brought the audience there.“ Research is already ongoing with the goal of giving AI a greater understanding of the world around it, which, however, makes the future of AI jokes still uncertain. 12. Why do many jokes come from a male perspective in online materials? A AI prefers male perspectives. B. Women don’t like telling jokes. C. Men control the comedy industry. D. Men are more humorous than women. 13. What is AI unable to do with jokes? A. Repeat jokes. B. Adapt jokes. C. Improvise jokes. D. Combine jokes. 14. What is the author’s attitude toward the future of AI-created jokes? A. Hopeful. B. Doubtful. C. Uncaring. D. Disapproving. 15. What is a suitable title for the passage? A. Can jokes be made by AI? B. Can AI jokes be genuinely funny? C. Can AI change the world? D. Can audiences prefer jokes created by comedians? 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Always the Outsider? One of the things I used to fear was being the new girl in the office — in the kitchen making coffee while the in-crowd chatted about the weekend. I worried that I wasn’t good enough or smart enough. ____16____ I’d struggle for words while trying to look cool. Back at school, I was best friends with Kate and Cathy until we had to walk across the road in twos, and guess who was left out? I’ve always been the outsider from school days to office life. Or is that the story I have told myself? As in so many areas of life, the only thing you can control is your response. I remind myself of what Eleanor Roosevelt said: No one can make you feel lower without your agreement. ____17____ These are the lessons I have learned along the way ： ·Starting anywhere new, you just have to find your people, the ones that get you. ____18____ It’s OK to take your time and figure out if you’re the right fit for each other. Have faith that you will find the right people for you. ·Very often it’s our belief systems that tell us we don’t fit in. We are replaying the stories from childhood and need to rewrite the script (剧本). ____19____ For example, when are you assuming that you’ll be on your own? What fears are you projecting onto yourself? ·Practice self-acceptance. Remind yourself that it’s OK to have a different way of operating in the world. ·____20____ Never forget that while you might be trying to fit in, you should never try to be anybody but yourself. A. Don’t over-think people or situation. B. Don’t charge into friendships, though. C. Start noticing your patterns of mentality. D. If I was asked a question, panic would set in. E The only person making you feel like an outsider is you. F. The feeling of being an outsider would force me to shut up. G. We all feel a little lost and awkward sometimes — you’re not alone. 第二部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Although it happened over 10 years ago, I still remember the moment clearly. I had ordered a drink at a mall in Beijing. When it was ready, the server ___21___ me a cup with “laowai” written on it, meaning “foreigner”. It was my second day in China, and this marked the first of ___22___ occasions when I would be called or labeled a “laowai” ___23___. So, what does it feel like to be called a “laowai”? ___24___ someone who doesn’t like being in the spotlight (聚光灯), walking down the street and suddenly hearing someone say to their friend, “Look, a laowai”, is not a most ___25___ experience. It’s safe to say that most people wouldn’t appreciate a stranger ___26___ out loud on their appearance, like saying “tall guy” or “big head”. It just makes you feel awkward and draws ___27___ attention. As much as I dislike being. ___28___, I also try to understand the context. China is a fairly homogenous (同质化的) country—not an immigrant nation like Australia, where I’m from. So, for many Chinese people, seeing a foreigner is still a big ___29___. When I’m in a place in China with few foreigners, even I sometimes can’t help but point out to my friends that there’s another foreigner nearby. I just make sure to do it _____30_____! My Chinese friends also tell me that “laowai” is a more welcoming term than “waiguoren” because “lao” adds a touch of _____31_____ and friendship. But in some ways, I find it hard to _____32_____ the “wai” part, which means outsider. In Australia, we wouldn’t call people “outsiders” or “foreigners” like that. We’d either say “immigrant” or more specifically, _____33_____ the country they come from. That said, of all the countless times I’ve been called “laowai”, I’ve never felt it came from a place of rudeness or disrespect. And upon _____34_____, my frustration (沮丧) at being called a “laowa” shows me how much China means to me. The longer I live here, the more China feels like home, and the more I just want to “_____35_____”. And that, I think, is something beautiful. 21. A. showed B. handed C. recommended D. ordered 22. A. countless B. speechless C. hopeless D. worthless 23. A. in position B. in person C. in question D. in public 24 A. Despite B. Via C. With D. As 25. A. dependable B. negotiable C. enjoyable D. favourable 26. A. blaming B. figuring C. commenting D. bursting 27. A. unnecessary B. untrue C. unbelievable D. unusual 28. A. brought out B. singled out C. found out D. checked out 29. A. legend B. deal C. news D. scene 30. A. steadily B. instantly C. accurately D. carefully 31. A. respect B. expectation C. happiness D. kindness 32. A. recognize B. suspect C. overlook D. generate 33. A. refer to B. lead to C. adapt to D. get to 34. A. qualification B. reaction C. motion D. reflection 35. A. give in B. fit in C. break in D. believe in 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。 On Aug 27, videos of floodwaters sweeping through the Taklimakan Desert in Xinjiang began trending on social media. These videos showed desert highways being submerged, and about 50 vehicles and around 30,000 other appliances were also reported to be underwater. Despite the many accounts sharing clips of the ___36___ (flood) desert, they have been inadequate in raising ___37___ (aware) about climate change. Misunderstandings also arose, with some ___38___ (assume) that the rain was helping to improve environment in northwest China. Since July 2021, flooding ___39___ (occur) every summer in the desert, leading to jokes about camels needing to learn to swim. While this kind of humor is lighthearted ___40___ claim that climate change will benefit this arid (干旱的) region is not. Although the rain has ___41___ (temporary) wet parts of the desert, this is not sustainable. Researchers have pointed out that much of the floodwater comes from melting glaciers in the Tianshan Mountains, ___42___ feed several rivers. Once the glaciers are gone, the rivers will dry up, leaving no ___43___ (remain) water source The flooding is also driven by increased rainfall, but the water has little lasting impact on the local ecology. Therefore, it is misleading to see the flooding in the Taklimakan Desert ___44___ a sign of potential greening. Climate remains globally ____45____ (change), requiring worldwide cooperation to reverse its damaging trends. 第四部分：写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节：应用文写作(满分15分) 46. 假如你是高中学生李华，是学校志愿者协会负责人，急需招募环保志愿者。请你用英语写一则招聘启事。内容包括以下要点： (1)工作内容要求； (2)对志愿者的要求。 注意： (1)词数80词左右； (2)可以适当增加细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。 New Volunteers Wanted ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节：读后续写(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。 Undoubtedly, Mother Nature is always attractive to kids. In our childhood, how often did we turn a deaf ear to our parents’ advice? Very often! Thus, we landed ourselves in a situation where we greatly regretted our act of not having listened to the advice of the wise. Such an unforgettable experience I had at the age of 7 gave me an invaluable lesson, after which I deeply understood why my gentle mother was repeating the boring suggestions and I would try to take her suggestions seriously. In my childhood, I was so crazy about nature that even playing among the colorful flowers in our garden could make my day. Our house was next to the woods which had always stirred up(激起) great curiosity in me in wanting to find out what was within. Every time I saw fascinating butterflies dancing from the woods, my curiosity grew. But my mother didn’t like me wandering off on my own and always ensured that I was within her sight. Even if she allowed me to explore the surrounding area on my own, it was only to be somewhere near the house. Being as curious as the cat, I always desired to explore the woods. It seemed as if my mother had understood my desire, so she had warmed me on lots of occasions never to enter the woods alone. “Mom, can I go out and play in the garden?” I asked. “Sure,” she would reply each time. “Kate, you can play in the garden but you must promise me one thing—only when I’m with you can you go into the woods. There are no cases of animal attacks on humans, but it’s still dangerous for a little kid like you. It’s too easy to get lost in the woods.” “Sure, you’ve said that many times!” I answered without patience at her repeated reminders. 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。 However, curiosity got the better of me one morning. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Kate?” Behind the trees covered by the rays of the setting sun came my mother’s voice. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$