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三明一中2024-2025 学年上学期半期试卷 高 二 英 语 本试卷共12页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 一、答题前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号和座位号填写在答题卡上，将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。 二、作答选择题时，每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑； 写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 三、非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上； 如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案； 不准使用铅笔和涂改液，不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 四、考生必须保持答题卡的整洁； 考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 第I卷 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节 (共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What's wrong with the man? A. He didn't sleep well. B. He has a headache. C. He got sunburned. 2. Who are the speakers? A. Interviewer and interviewee. B. Two team leaders. C. Boss and employee. 3. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. International media. B. Language and culture. C. Hobbies and interests. 4. Which gift will Steve probably receive from Gina this year? A. Clothes. B. Shoes. C. Postcards. 5 What do the speakers probably think of the party? A. They don't know the host. B. There isn't enough food. C. The place is bad. 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至7题。 6. Which aspect does Helen focus on? A. Personal finances. B. Employment law. C. Public interest. 7. What do we know about this company? A. It is created by the speakers. B. It was started last year. C. It is run by one family. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What is the club about? A. Football. B. Local business. C. Bird watching. 9. Where will the photography exhibition be held next week? A. In a park. B. In a gallery. C. In an office. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a car. B. At home. C. At a restaurant. 11. Why is the man unhappy with the delivery? A. He thought the driver was rude. B. The delivery arrived late. C. Some items were missing. 12. What does the woman tell the man to do? A. Take a break before acting. B Learn to communicate better. C. Be more patient and understanding. 听第9段材料，回答第 13至 16题。 13. Where did the woman use to work? A. In an office. B. In a park. C. In a shop. 14. What is the weather probably like today? A. Windy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny. 15. How many old English sheepdogs can the woman probably walk at a time? A. Ten. B. Six. C. One. 16. What does the woman plan to do? A. Buy a new vehicle. B. Offer new services. C. Open a new business. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Where did the speaker probably grow up? A. In Berlin. B. In Stockholm. C. In Paris. 18. Which building marks the eastern end of the South Bank? A. Blackfriars Bridge. B. Westminster Abbey. C. London Eye. 19. What role did the South Bank play before the 19th century? A. It was an industrial site. B. It was a place of entertainment. C. It was an arts and cultural center. 20. What does the speaker most enjoy doing at the South Bank? A. Visiting the Tate Modern. B. Attending a Shakespeare play. C. Taking a boat trip along the river. 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 The Public Transport Fares in New York On our website, you can find out how much it costs to ride the subway, bus, Long Island Rail Road, and Metro-North in the New York area. ★ Subways and buses ●Fare for most riders on subways and local, limited, and Select Bus Service buses:$2.85. ●Express buses cost $6.85. More information about subway and bus fares ●Riding the subway costs $2.85 for most riders. People with disabilities or who are 65 or older are qualified for a reduced fare. ●An unlimited ride MetroCard can save you money. It gives you unlimited rides for a certain length of time. ●MetroCards cost $1. All cards except for the Single Ride card are refillable (可充值的). ●Up to three children under 44 inches tall ride for free when they are with a fare-paying adult. ●You pay the fare at turnstiles (旋转闸门) before you aboard the train. You don’t have to do anything afterwards. ★ Railroads: LIRR (Long Island Rail Road) and Metro-North ●Fares vary based on when and where you are travelling. ●Buying tickets on your phone is the most convenient option. More information about railroad fares ●Peak (高峰的) fares are charged during business rush hours on any weekday train scheduled to arrive in New York City terminals between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. or depart New York City terminals between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. On Metro-North trains, peak fares also apply to travel on any weekday train that leaves Grand Central Station between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. ●Off-peak fares are charged at all other times on weekdays, all day on Saturday and Sunday, and on holidays. ●Use our trip planner to find fare information. Get schedules and directions and see whether a trip is during peak or off-peak hours. 1. How much might a subway trip cost a 68-year-old man with two children under 44 inches tall? A. $2.35. B. $2.85. C. $5.70. D. $6.85. 2. For what train trip are peak fares charged? A. A weekday train leaving Grand Central Station at 10 pm. B. A weekday train leaving Grand Central Station at 7 am. C. A weekday train departing New York City terminals at 9 pm. D. A weekday train departing New York City terminals at 8:30 am. 3. Why should people read the trip planner? A. To know special offers. B. To leave your advice. C. To check fare information. D. To book a train ticket. 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文属于应用文。文章主要介绍了纽约地铁、公交车和铁路等公共交通乘坐费用情况，还涉及地铁及公交费减免情况和铁路交通高峰期的时间和车费。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据More information about subway and bus fares部分中“Riding the subway costs $2.85 for most riders. People with disabilities or who are 65 or older are qualified for a reduced fare.(对大多数乘客来说，乘坐地铁的费用是2.85美元。残疾人士或65岁以上的老年人可享受优惠票价)”和“Up to three children under 44 inches tall ride for free when they are with a fare-paying adult.(最多3名身高44英寸以下的儿童可以免费乘坐，只要他们有一个付费的成人陪伴)”可知一位68岁男子带着身高44英寸以下的孩子需要付的车费低于$2.85。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据More information about railroad fare部分中“On Metro-North trains, peak fares also apply to travel on any weekday train that leaves Grand Central Station between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m.(地铁北线列车的高峰票价也适用于工作日早上6点至9点之间从中央车站出发的任何列车)”可知，在上午七点离开Grand Central车站属于交通高峰期。故选B。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据本文最后一段“Use our trip planner to find fare information. Get schedules and directions and see whether a trip is during peak or off-peak hours.(使用我们旅行计划来查找票价信息。了解行程和方向，看看旅行是在高峰时间还是非高峰时间)”可知，通过行程规划可以找到费用信息。故选C。 B When I was a kid, if someone told me that I would grow up to become a published author and founder of a youth literacy (读写能力)foundation, I would have laughed and kept walking. Even now when I see the title of my latest picture book, My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World, I shake my head, not quite believing that book has my name on it. But the truth is, this story comes from my own personal experience. It took me a very long time to find my personal reading voice. In Valdosta, Ga., where I grew up, my community promoted two pathways to a better life for little boys like me: being an athlete and being an entertainer. I was no different than the other kids, so I did what felt natural: Play football and overlook school. School presented challenges every day and so did football practice, but overcoming physical adversity (逆境) was on trend with my neighborhood’s culture. Reading books not so much. Fortunately, I went to college. That’s where my reading struggles really reared their ugly head. Trips to the grocery store were stressful because there was so much reading involved in the simple act of buying food. I would misread labels and grab the wrong items. Once, I picked up apple sauce thinking it was apple slices. I didn’t notice my mistake until I got home and realized that it was my inability to understand the differences in the wording on the labels that caused the mistake. I realized that I needed to make an important decision. If I wanted to be a better version of me, I had to become a stronger reader. I joined a book club and read every free moment I had. My journey with reading also created a desire in me to inspire others who struggle with reading. So I started a nonprofit, Share the Magic Foundation, trying to transform the lives of children living in underserved communities through literacy. 4. What does the author think of his new book? A. It’s beyond his expectation. B. It’s helpful for youth literacy. C. It³s full of humor and wisdom. D. It’s an exact record of his early life. 5. What was the root reason for the author³s failure to find his reading voice? A. The influence of his community. B. His dream to be an entertainer. C. The challenges he met in study. D. His preference for football. 6. What does the underlined phrase “reared their ugly head“ in Paragraph 3 mean? A. Changed. B. Concluded. C. Surfaced. D. Disappeared. 7. Which of the following best describes the author? A. Reflective and warm-hearted. B. Persuasive and absent-minded. C. Creative and stubborn. D. Ambitious and cautious. 【答案】4. A 5. A 6. C 7. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了原本不重视阅读的作者通过努力克服自身的阅读障碍，最终成功出版书籍、成立非营利性组织帮助他人的故事。 【详解】 1.推理判断题。由文章第一段“When I was a kid, if someone told me that I would grow up to become a published author and founder of a youth literacy (读写能力)foundation, I would have laughed and kept walking.Even now when I see the title of my latest picture book, My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World, I shake my head, not quite believing that book has my name on it. (当我还是个孩子的时候，如果有人告诉我，我长大后会成为一名出版作家和一个青年识字基金会的创始人，我会笑，继续走路。即使现在，当我看到我最新图画书的标题，My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World，我摇摇头，不太相信那本书上有我的名字。)”可知，作者假设还小的时候有人跟他说以后他能成为出版商和创始人，他会一笑了之，即使现在看到自己的书，也不相信是书上有他自己的名字，可以推断出作者认为他的新书超出了他的预期，故选A。 2.细节理解题。由文章第二段“In Valdosta, Ga., where I grew up, my community promoted two pathways to a better life for little boys like me: being an athlete and being an entertainer. I was no different than the other kids, so I did what felt natural: Play football and overlook school. School presented challenges every day and so did football practice, but overcoming physical adversity (逆境) was on trend with my neighborhood’s culture. Reading books not so much.(在佐治亚州的瓦尔多斯塔,在我长大的地方，我的社区为像我这样的小男孩开辟了两条走向更好生活的道路：成为一名运动员或一名艺人。我和其他孩子没有什么不同，所以我做了一件感觉很自然的事情：踢足球，忽略上学。学习每天都有挑战，足球练习也有挑战，但克服身体逆境是我的社区文化的趋势。读书不用太多。)”可知，在作者所在的那个社区像作者这样的小男孩被固定了两条通往更美好生活的道路——成为运动员或艺人，作者觉得这很自然，这是作者社区文化的趋势，读书不多，所以作者未能找到自己读书的声音的根本原因是社区对他的影响，而C项只是表面的一个挑战，故选A。 3.词句猜测题。由下文“Trips to the grocery store were stressful because there was so much reading involved in the simple act of buying food. I would misread labels and grab the wrong items. Once, I picked up apple sauce thinking it was apple slices. I didn’t notice my mistake until I got home and realized that it was my inability to understand the differences in the wording on the labels that caused the mistake. I realized that I needed to make an important decision. If I wanted to be a better version of me, I had to become a stronger reader.(去杂货店的旅行很紧张，因为购买食物的简单行为涉及到太多的阅读。我会误读标签，拿走错误的东西。有一次，我拿起了苹果酱，以为那是苹果片。我没有注意到我的错误，直到我回家后才意识到是我无法理解标签上措辞的不同，才导致了这个错误。我意识到我需要做出一个重要的决定。如果我想成为一个更好的自己，我就必须成为一个更强大的读者。)”可知，作者在读大学时候由于阅读障碍认错、买错了许多东西，所以他决定努力阅读，上文写他所在的社区读书不多，所以这一句“ That’s where my reading struggles really reared their ugly head.”是承接句，故这句话的意思应该是那就是我阅读争斗都展现出来了的地方，结合“head”可以推断出划线处的意思为“浮出水面”，故选C。 4.推理判断题。由文章最后一段“I joined a book club and read every free moment I had. My journey with reading also created a desire in me to inspire others who struggle with reading. So I started a nonprofit, Share the Magic Foundation, trying to transform the lives of children living in underserved communities through literacy.(我加入了一个读书俱乐部，在我拥有的每一个自由时间阅读。我的阅读之旅也让我产生了一种欲望，去激励那些努力阅读的人。所以我创办了一个非营利组织，Share the Magic Foundation，试图通过识字来改变生活在服务不足社区的儿童的生活。)”可知，作者希望激励那些在阅读中挣扎的人，所以成立一个非营利组织，努力通过扫盲改变生活在服务不足社区的儿童的生活，作者这么做是由于自己的经历想帮助更多像他一样的儿童，可以推断出作者是热心的，而且这也是深思后做的决定，故选A。 C Decades of research have shown that health, income and employment status are major factors in predicting people’s satisfaction with their lives. However, researchers at Anglia Ruskin University in the UK wanted to investigate what other activities or circumstances might improve mental health. “I was really drawn to looking into whether crafting might be good for your well-being because it’s so accessible, affordable and it’s already popular,” says Helen Keyes, a researcher at Anglia Ruskin University. Keyes and her colleagues analvzed more than 7, 000 responses to the yearly Taking Part Survey, which asks people in England how they engage with activities such as arts and culture, sports and Internet use. All participants were also asked about their happiness, anxiety, loneliness, life satisfaction and if they felt their life was worthwhile. More than a third of participants said they had done at least one art or craft activity in the previous year, including drawing, painting, photography, film-making or woodworking. Even after accounting for factors like health and employment status, researchers found that engaging in arts and crafts was associated with higher scores across their measures of mental health. The effect was modest — around 0.2 on a10- point scale — but crafting was a stronger predictor that someone felt their life was worthwhile compared with harder-to-change factors such as having a job. “There is something about crafting that gives a sense of progress and self- expression in a way that employment often doesn’t,” says Keyes. “You get to be really proud of what you’re creating and see progress in front of your eyes in real time.” The positive effect of creative pursuits on a person’s sense that life is worthwhile was1.6 times higher than employment status. Arts and crafts also boosted (使增长）happiness and life satisfaction, but didn’t make a meaningful difference to reported loneliness, which may be because many crafts can be done solo. “Promoting and supporting arts and crafts could be used as a preventive measure for mental health on a national scale,” says Keyes. “When people do it, they enjoy it. It’s an easy win.” 8. What can we learn from the survey? A. Crafting has no impact on health. B. About 1,000 participants do regular crafts. C. Doing crafts greatly improves test scores. D. Craft activities boost the sense of value. 9. What’s an advantage of crafting over employment? A. It benefits personal growth. B. It brings visible improvements. C. It raises the satisfaction with life. D. It reduces the sense of being alone, 10. What could Keyes agree according to the last paragraph? A. Mental health needs to be thought first. B. Arts and crafts can cure mental issues. C. The study provides a referable (可与……相关的) advice. D. Arts and crafts can be quite easy. 11. Which can be a suitable title for the text? A. Arts and Crafts Boost Well- being More than Employment B. Arts and Crafts Can Benefit People in All Aspects C. More People Are Satisfied with Their Lives D. People Should Be Interested in Arts and Crafts 【答案】8. D 9. B 10. C 11. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了手工艺活动对心理健康的积极影响。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段的“Even after accounting for factors like health and employment status, researchers found that engaging in arts and crafts was associated with higher scores across their measures of mental health. The effect was modest — around 0.2 on a10- point scale — but crafting was a stronger predictor that someone felt their life was worthwhile compared with harder-to-change factors such as having a job.(即使在考虑了健康和就业状况等因素后，研究人员发现，从事艺术和手工艺与他们的心理健康指标得分较高有关。这种影响是适度的——在10分制中约为0.2分——但与工作等难以改变的因素相比，精心制作是一个更有力的预测因素，表明人们觉得自己的生活是值得的)”可知，从事艺术和手工艺让人们觉得自己的生活是值得的。由此可推知，手工艺活动提升了个人对生活价值的认可感。故选D。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段的““There is something about crafting that gives a sense of progress and self- expression in a way that employment often doesn’t,” says Keyes. “You get to be really proud of what you’re creating and see progress in front of your eyes in real time.”(凯斯说：“手工制作有一种进步感和自我表达，而就业往往没有这种感觉。”。“你会为自己创造的东西感到自豪，并实时看到眼前的进步。”)”可知，与就业相比，手工艺带来的是视觉上的进步和改变，这是一种直接的改善。故选B。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段的““Promoting and supporting arts and crafts could be used as a preventive measure for mental health on a national scale,” says Keyes. “When people do it, they enjoy it. It’s an easy win.”(凯斯说：“促进和支持艺术和手工艺可以作为全国范围内心理健康的预防措施。”。“当人们这样做时，他们很享受。这是一场轻松的胜利。”)”可知，Keyes认为促进和支持艺术和手工艺可以作为全国范围内心理健康的预防措施。由此可推知，Keyes会认同“这项研究提供了一个可参考的建议。”这一观点。故选C。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第三段的“Even after accounting for factors like health and employment status, researchers found that engaging in arts and crafts was associated with higher scores across their measures of mental health. The effect was modest — around 0.2 on a10- point scale — but crafting was a stronger predictor that someone felt their life was worthwhile compared with harder-to-change factors such as having a job.(即使在考虑了健康和就业状况等因素后，研究人员发现，从事艺术和手工艺与他们的心理健康指标得分较高有关。这种影响是适度的——在10分制中约为0.2分——但与工作等难以改变的因素相比，精心制作是一个更有力的预测因素，表明人们觉得自己的生活是值得的)”以及最后一段““Promoting and supporting arts and crafts could be used as a preventive measure for mental health on a national scale,” says Keyes. “When people do it, they enjoy it. It’s an easy win.”(凯斯说：“促进和支持艺术和手工艺可以作为全国范围内心理健康的预防措施。”。“当人们这样做时，他们很享受。这是一场轻松的胜利。”)”可知，文章主要探讨了手工艺活动如何提升人们的幸福感和生活满意度，特别是在与就业状态的比较中。所以“艺术和手工艺比就业更能提升幸福感。”适合用作本文的标题。故选A。 D For decades, scientists thought of the brain as the most valuable and consequently most closely guarded part of the body. Locked safely behind the blood-brain barrier, it was broadly free of the harm of viruses and the battles started by the immune system (免疫系统). Then, about 20 years ago, some researchers began to wonder: is the brain really so separated from the body? The answer, according to a growing body of evidence, is no. The list of brain conditions that have been associated with changes elsewhere in the body is long and growing. Changes in the makeup of the microorganisms in the digestive system have been linked to disorders such as Parkinson’s disease. There is also a theory that infection during pregnancy could lead to brain diseases in babies. The effect is two-way. There is a lengthening list of symptoms not typically viewed as disorders of the nervous system, but the brain plays a large part in them. For example, the development of a fever is influenced by a population of nerve cells that control body temperature and appetite. Evidence is mounting that cancers use nerves to grow and spread. The interconnection between the brain and body has promising implications for our ability to both understand and treat illnesses. If some brain disorders start outside the brain, then perhaps treatments for them could also reach in from outside. Treatments that take effect through the digestive system, the heart or other organs, would be much easier and less risky than those that must cross the blood-brain barrier. It also works in the opposite direction. Study shows mice have healthier hearts after receiving stimulation to a brain area involved in positive emotion and motivation. Activation of the brain reward centre — called the ventral tegmental area (VTA) — seems to cause immune changes that contribute to it. Working out how this happens could help to destroy cancers, enhance responses to vaccines and even re-evaluate physical diseases that, for centuries, have not been considered as being psychologically driven. 12. What do the researchers focus on about the brain? A. Its protecting system. B. Its exposure to diseases. C. Its controlling function. D. Its connection to the body. 13. How does the author support his idea in paragraph 2? A. By explaining a theory. B. By providing examples. C. By making comparisons. D. By presenting cause and effect. 14. Which best describes treatments that do not cross the blood-brain barrier? A. Cheaper. B. More specific. C. Safer. D. More direct. 15. What does the study suggest in the last paragraph? A. Brain health depends on immune changes. B. Brain stimulation leads to negative emotions. C. The brain can help enhance psychological health. D. The brain may be key to treating physical diseases. 【答案】12. D 13. B 14. C 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍一些研究人员发现大脑并不是身体中保护最严密的部分，它和身体的其它部分产生的疾病是有联系的。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Then, about 20 years ago, some researchers began to wonder: is the brain really so separated from the body? The answer, according to a growing body of evidence, is no. (然后，大约20年前，一些研究人员开始怀疑：大脑真的与身体如此分离吗？根据越来越多的证据，答案是否定的。)”可知，研究人员主要研究大脑与身体的联系。故选D。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“The list of brain conditions that have been associated with changes elsewhere in the body is long and growing. Changes in the makeup of the microorganisms in the digestive system have been linked to disorders such as Parkinson’s disease. There is also a theory that infection during pregnancy could lead to brain diseases in babies. (与身体其他部位变化相关的大脑状况清单很长，而且还在不断增加。消化系统中微生物组成的变化与帕金森病等疾病有关。还有一种理论认为，怀孕期间的感染可能会导致婴儿脑部疾病。)”可知，这一段作者主要通过消化系统和怀孕期间的感染2个例子来论证自己的观点，说明大脑并不是身体中保护最严密的部分。故选B。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Treatments that take effect through the digestive system, the heart or other organs, would be much easier and less risky than those that must cross the blood-brain barrier. (通过消化系统、心脏或其他器官进行的治疗比必须穿过血脑屏障的治疗更容易，风险更小。)”可知，不通过血脑屏障的治疗风险更小。故选C。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Study shows mice have healthier hearts after receiving stimulation to a brain area involved in positive emotion and motivation. Activation of the brain reward centre — called the ventral tegmental area (VTA) — seems to cause immune changes that contribute to it. Working out how this happens could help to destroy cancers, enhance responses to vaccines and even re-evaluate physical diseases that, for centuries, have not been considered as being psychologically driven. (研究表明，在大脑中涉及积极情绪和动机的区域受到刺激后，小鼠的心脏更健康。大脑奖赏中心——被称为腹侧被盖区（VTA）——的激活似乎会导致免疫变化。弄清楚这种情况是如何发生的，可以帮助摧毁癌症，增强对疫苗的反应，甚至重新评估几个世纪以来一直不被认为是心理驱动的物理疾病。)”可知，大脑可能是治疗身体疾病的关键。故选D。 第二节 (共5 小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。 As a high school student, you’re likely used to learning through reading textbooks. ___16___ This lies at the heart of “experiential appreciation”, a philosophy that encourages you to engage directly with the world around you. It’s about learning from real-life experiences, and discovering a more profound and engaging way to learn. To practice experiential appreciation, you can start by getting involved in hands-on activities related to your subjects. They will provide a firsthand understanding of the concepts you’re studying, making learning active and meaningful. So, try joining a sports team, picking up a paintbrush, or taking part in a local charity event. ___17___ As you dive deeper, immerse yourself fully in the surroundings and activities. When you’re in nature, don’t just look around. ___18___ Touching the leaves, feeling the wind and listening to the birds can enrich your learning and make each moment more memorable. ___19___ After trying something new, ask yourself what you learned and how it made you feel. Write in a journal or discuss it with friends. This self-discovery turns experiences into life lessons and offers a deeper understanding of the world. Experiential appreciation transforms learning from a task to be completed into a journey to be treasured. ___20___ So, explore the world around you, let every experience shape you, and discover the endless possibilities that await. This is the core of true learning, where every moment is a step towards a richer, more enlightened life. A. It extends learning far beyond textbooks. B. Now consider expanding your learning from just reading to actively participating. C. Instead, activate your senses for a stronger tie with it. D. Mind the impact of your actions on the environment. E. Take your experiences further by reflecting on them. F. Textbooks offer a systematic introduction to essential concepts and principles. G. These activities bring learning to life. 【答案】16. B 17. G 18. C 19. E 20. A 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了“体验式欣赏”，一种鼓励你直接与周围的世界接触的学习方法。 【16题详解】 前文“As a high school student, you’re likely used to learning through reading textbooks.(作为一名高中生，你可能习惯于通过阅读教科书来学习)”表明高中生的学习方法是通过教科书学习，后文“This lies at the heart of “experiential appreciation”, a philosophy that encourages you to engage directly with the world around you.(这是“体验式欣赏”的核心，这是一种鼓励你与周围世界直接接触的哲学)”引出“体验式欣赏”的核心，即，空处所描述的核心内容，B选项“现在考虑把你的学习范围从阅读扩展到积极参与”描述“体验式欣赏”的核心。故选B。 【17题详解】 前文“To practice experiential appreciation, you can start by getting involved in hands-on activities related to your subjects. They will provide a firsthand understanding of the concepts you’re studying, making learning active and meaningful. So, try joining a sports team, picking up a paintbrush, or taking part in a local charity event.(要练习体验式欣赏，你可以从参与与你的主题相关的实践活动开始。他们将为你提供对所学概念的第一手理解，使学习变得积极而有意义。所以，试着加入一个运动队，拿起一支画笔，或者参加当地的慈善活动)”表示第一步应参与活动，前文列举了一些活动，G选项“这些活动使学习变得生动起来”表示这些活动的益处，符合语境。其中These activities与前文的活动相呼应。故选G。 【18题详解】 前文“As you dive deeper, immerse yourself fully in the surroundings and activities. When you’re in nature, don’t just look around.(当你潜入更深的地方，让自己完全沉浸在周围的环境和活动中。当你在大自然中，不要只是环顾四周)”表示应完全沉浸，说明在大自然中不应该怎么做，空处应表示在大自然应该做的事情，C选项“相反，激活你的感官，与它建立更紧密的联系”为具体应该做的事情，表示如何与大自然建立联系。故选C。 【19题详解】 后文“After trying something new, ask yourself what you learned and how it made you feel. Write in a journal or discuss it with friends.(在尝试新事物后，问问自己你学到了什么，它给你带来了什么感觉。写日记或与朋友讨论)”表明应反思自己的感觉和经历，E选项“进一步反思你的经历”总领下文。故选E。 【20题详解】 前文“Experiential appreciation transforms learning from a task to be completed into a journey to be treasured.(体验式欣赏将学习从一项需要完成的任务转变为一段值得珍惜的旅程)”表明体“体验式欣赏”的意义，A选项“它使学习远远超出课本”同样表明“体验式欣赏”应超越课本，与文章开头相呼应，符合主旨。故选A。 第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分24分) 第一节 (共15 小题； 每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下列短文，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。 The polar bear was a tiny point in a frozen white world. A film crew began to follow at a distance, gradually getting____21____, hoping to get a good picture. However, the bear came to a rest at a hole in the ice and started to____22____. So did the crew. For 12 hours the bear lay half asleep, half ____23____ without a move. It was too long; the crew had been working for 22 hours ____24____ on the sea ice. Cold and exhausted, they ____25____ defeat. Hours of waiting for little reward is not____26____. “It’s the price we pay to get unique images,” says award-winning photographer Florian Ledoux. “It is a ____27____ for us to get each shot in Arctic — we push our limits.” The battle is intense especially during winter:____28____ darkness affects your mood, the lack of routine____29____ your body clock, you are forever fighting the bitter cold, and everything you touch with____30____ hands sticks to your skin. However____31____ your clothes are, the cold bites through. An Arctic photographer for years, Ledoux has witnessed the significant ____32____ there. It is heating up, causing ice to melt and ____33____ the whole ecosystem. “Am I just photographing? No,” he says. “I try to catch some unique beauty of ____34____, to give a voice to the one that cannot ____35____.” 21. A. easier B. larger C. closer D. darker 22. A. dig B. dive C. jump D. wait 23. A. awake B. alive C. aware D. alone 24. A. forward B. straight C. more D. later 25. A. overcame B. forgot C. imagined D. admitted 26. A. unnecessary B. uncertain C. uncommon D. unfortunate 27. A. bonus B. battle C. chance D. lesson 28. A. Endless B. Aimless C. Windless D. Countless 29. A. wakes up B. follows up C. messes up D. winds up 30. A. bare B. empty C. rough D. cold 31. A. dear B. stylish C. thick D. heavy 32. A. change B. landscape C. accident D. advance 33. A. developing B. reforming C. monitoring D. threatening 34. A. art B. nature C. ice D. space 35. A. run B. see C. hear D. speak 【答案】21. C 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. D 26. C 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. A 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了摄影师们在北极的工作和意义。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词词义辨析。句意：一个摄制组开始在远处跟随，逐渐靠近，希望能拍出一张好照片。A. easier更容易；B. larger较大的；C. closer更近的；D. darker较暗的。根据前文的“A film crew began to follow at a distance, gradually getting”和后文的“hoping to get a good picture”可知，摄制组开始在远处跟随，摄制组希望能拍出一张好照片，他们逐渐靠近。故选C项。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，这只熊在冰上的一个洞里休息了一下，并开始等待。A. dig挖；B. dive潜水；C. jump跳跃；D. wait等待。根据前文的“the bear came to a rest at a hole in the ice and ”和后文的“For 12 hours the bear lay half asleep, half ____ without a move. ”可知，熊休息而且没动，故只有“等待”符合句意。故选D项。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：熊躺了12个小时，半睡半醒，一动也不动。A. awake清醒的；B. alive活的；C. aware意识到的；D. alone单独的。根据前文的“For 12 hours the bear lay half asleep”可知，熊半睡半醒。故选A项。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：时间太长了；船员们已经在海冰上连续工作了22个小时。A. forward向前的；B. straight连续的；C. more更多；D. later后来。根据前文的“the crew had been working for 22 hours”可知，船员们在海冰上连续工作了22个小时。故选B项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：又冷又累，他们承认失败了。A. overcame战胜；B. forgot忘记；C. imagined想象；D. admitted承认。根据后文“Hours of waiting for little reward is not ____ .”可知，他们花几个小时等待，却几乎没有回报，所以对于失败他们只好承认。故选D项。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：花几个小时等待却几乎没有回报，并不少见。A. unnecessary不必要；B. uncertain不确定；C. uncommon罕见；D. unfortunate不幸的。根据后文的“It’s the price we pay to get unique images”可知，为获得独特图像而付出的代价是正常的。故选C项。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：对我们来说，在北极的每一次拍摄都是一场战斗——我们突破了自己的极限。A. bonus奖金；B. battle战斗；C. chance机会；D. lesson课程。根据后文的“The battle is intense especially during winter:”可知，对他们来说拍摄就是战斗。故选B项。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：战斗是激烈的，尤其是在冬天：无尽的黑暗会影响你的情绪，缺乏日常生活会打乱你的生物钟，你永远在与严寒作斗争，你徒手接触的一切都会粘在你的皮肤上。A. Endless无尽的；B. Aimless无目标的；C. Windless无风的；D. Countless无数的。根据后文的“darkness affects your mood, the lack of routine ____ your body clock”和常识可知，在北极有一段时期是见不到阳光的，会影响你的情绪和打乱你的生物钟的是无尽的黑暗。故选A项。 【29题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：战斗是激烈的，尤其是在冬天：无尽的黑暗会影响你的情绪，缺乏日常生活会打乱你的生物钟，你永远在与严寒作斗争，你徒手接触的一切都会粘在你的皮肤上。A. wakes up醒来；B. follows up跟进；C. messes up搞砸了 ；D. winds up结束。根据后文的“your body clock”可知，生物钟被打乱。故选C项。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：战斗是激烈的，尤其是在冬天：无尽的黑暗会影响你的情绪，缺乏日常生活会打乱你的生物钟，你永远在与严寒作斗争，你徒手接触的一切都会粘在你的皮肤上。A. bare裸露的；B. empty空的；C. rough粗糙的；D. cold寒冷的。根据后文的“sticks to your skin”和常识可知，在极冷的天气，徒手接触的东西会粘在皮肤上。故选A项。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：不管你的衣服有多厚，寒冷都会侵袭你。A. dear亲爱的；B. stylish时尚的；C. thick厚的；D. heavy重的。根据后文的“the cold bites through”可知，寒冷刺骨，不管你衣服穿得有多厚。故选C项。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：作为一名多年的北极摄影师，Ledoux见证了那里的重大变化。A. change变化；B. landscape景观；C. accident事故；D. advance进展。根据后文的“It is heating up, causing ice to melt and ____ the whole ecosystem. ”可知，北极正在升温，冰融化，也影响了整个生态系统，这些都是北极的重大变化。故选A项。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：它正在升温，导致冰融化，并威胁到整个生态系统。A. developing发展；B. reforming改革；C. monitoring监测；D. threatening威胁的。根据前文的“It is heating up, causing ice to melt”和后文的“the whole ecosystem”可知，北极的变化对整个生态系统是个威胁。故选D项。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我试图捕捉大自然的一些独特之美，为那些不会说话的人发声。A. art艺术；B. nature自然；C. ice冰；D. space空间。根据前文的“The polar bear was a tiny point in a frozen white world. A film crew began to follow at a distance, gradually getting ____ , hoping to get a good picture. ”可知，他们拍摄的是北极的大自然。故选B项。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我试图捕捉大自然的一些独特之美，为那些不会说话的生物发声。A. run运行；B. see看见；C. hear听；D. speak说。根据前文的“It is heating up, causing ice to melt and ____ the whole ecosystem.”可知，北极的生物圈收到了严重的威胁，但是这些生物不会说话，而Ledoux通过拍摄的照片替它们说话。故选D项。 第Ⅱ卷 第二节 (共6小题； 每小题1.5分，满分9分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Tanghulu, also known as bingtang hulu, is a traditional Chinese snack ___36___ (consist) of hardened sugarcoated fruits on a stick. ___37___ (classic), tanghulu is made of hawthorns that are rich ___38___ vitamin C. In recent times, tanghulu makers ___39___ (add) variety to this traditional snack by using other fruits such as cherries, strawberries, pineapples or grapes. Tanghulu can taste sweet or sour, depending on your fruit. Traditional tanghulu using hawthorn berries is said to taste like a ____40____ (combine) of both. You can, of course, make your own Tanghulu using any fruit you desire. Tanghulu is easier to make at home than you might think. The trick is to use the correct water to sugar ratio and boil the sugar water mixture ___41___ its temperature reaches 150℃. Then quickly dip your fruit skewer into the sugar mixture. This will result in fruit that is coated in a thin layer of hard candy that cracks when bitten into. 【答案】36. consisting 37. Classically 38. in 39. have added 40. combination 41. until 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了糖葫芦的制作方法和吃法。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：糖葫芦，又称冰糖葫芦，是一种中国传统小吃，由插在竹签上并裹上硬化糖浆的水果制成。空处需填非谓语动词作后置定语，a traditional Chinese snack和consist为逻辑主谓关系，需用现在分词。故填consisting。 【37题详解】 考查副词。句意：传统上，糖葫芦是用富含维生素C的山楂制成的。修饰整个句子，需用副词classically，作状语，位于句首，首字母需大写。故填Classically。 【38题详解】 考查介词。句意同上。be rich in为固定搭配，意为“富于”。故填in。 【39题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：近年来，糖葫芦制作者通过使用樱桃、草莓、菠萝或葡萄等其他水果，为这一传统小吃增添了多样性。根据时间状语“In recent times”可知，此处使用现在完成时，主语为复数名词，助动词用have。故填have added。 【40题详解】 考查名词。句意：据说，使用山楂果制成的传统糖葫芦口感既甜又酸，是两种味道的结合。不定冠词a修饰单数可数名词，空处需填名词combination。故填combination。 【41题详解】 考查连词。句意：关键是要使用正确的水与糖的比例，并将糖水混合物煮沸至其温度达到150℃。空处引导时间状语从句，表示“直到……”应用until。故填until。 第四部分 写作 (共三节，满分 46分) 第一节 英汉互译 (共4小题，每小题1.5分，满分6分) 42. 他们对中国也很感兴趣。 (汉译英) ______________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】They are also keen to learn about China. 【解析】 【详解】考查固定搭配和动词时态。表示“他们”应用they；表示“也”应用also；表示“对……感兴趣”应用be keen to，陈述目前事实，使用一般现在时，主语为they，be动词用are；表示“了解中国”应用learn about China，位于动词不定式符号to后面，使用动词原形。故翻译成They are also keen to learn about China. 43. Snow怀疑水泵就是罪魁祸首。（汉译英） 【答案】Snow suspected that the water pump was to blame. 【解析】 【详解】考查动词、短语和名词。主语为Snow，表示“怀疑”应用动词suspect，主句谓语，后面需加宾语从句；表示“水泵”短语为the water pump作宾语从句的主语；表示“罪魁祸首”短语为be to blame，作宾语从句的谓语，从句不缺成分，需用连接词that引导。又根据句子情景分析发生在过去的将来。故翻译为Snow suspected that the water pump was to blame. 44. He realised that China needed its own powerful air force to protect and defend the country. (英译汉) ______________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】他意识到中国需要建设强大的空军来保卫国家。 【解析】 【详解】考查宾语从句。he意为“他”，是主语；realised意为“意识到”，是谓语； that China needed its own powerful air force to protect and defend the country.意为“中国需要建设强大的空军来保卫国家”，是宾语，that引导宾语从句，从句不缺成分。故翻译成：他意识到中国需要建设强大的空军来保卫国家。 45. Tuition fees and living expenses could cost most families an arm and a leg. (英译汉) ______________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】国外的学费和生活开销可能会使大部分家庭花费一大笔钱。 【解析】 【详解】考查名词、动词和固定短语。“tuition fees”意为“学费”，“living expenses”意为“生活费”， “could”意为“肯能”后接动词原形， “cost”意为“花费”，“most families”意为“大部分家庭”，“an arm and a leg”为固定短语，意为“某东西价格高昂，十分昂贵”。故译为：国外的学费和生活开销可能会使大部分家庭花费一大笔钱。 第二节 (满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，受到初中母校的邀请，给即将毕业的学弟学妹就未来的学习生活做一场英语演讲。请你撰写一篇演讲稿，内容包括： 1. 祝贺毕业； 2. 提供建议并表达祝愿。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Good morning everyone, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you. 【答案】Good morning everyone, I am honoured to be here today to celebrate your graduation from middle school. You have accomplished a significant milestone in your life journey, and you should be proud of your hard work. Moving on to the next chapter of your life is exciting! As someone who has been where you are now, I’d like to share a few things with you. Firstly, set clear goals for yourself and work hard to achieve them. Make a plan and take steps to achieving it. Secondly, don’t be afraid to take risks and step out of your comfort zone. Trying new things can lead to great chances and help you grow both personally and professionally. In closing, I would like to wish you all the best as you embark on your new journey. Thank you. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达是一篇应用文。要求考生撰写一篇演讲稿，给即将毕业的学弟学妹就未来的学习生活做一场英语演讲。 【详解】1.词汇积累 应该：should→be supposed to 以……为骄傲：be proud of→take part in 令人兴奋的：exciting→thrilling 机会：chance→opportunity 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Firstly, set clear goals for yourself and work hard to achieve them. 拓展句：Firstly, set clear goals that you can realize for yourself and work hard to achieve them. 【点睛】[高分句型1] As someone who has been where you are now, I’d like to share a few things with you.（运用了who引导定语从句） [高分句型2] In closing, I would like to wish you all the best as you embark on your new journey.（运用了as引导时间状语从句） 第三节 (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。 Grandfather was a wise and honorable man. His house was not far from ours, and I would visit him often going home after school. No matter how rotten I had been, I could tell Grandpa anything. My secrets were safe. Whenever there was a problem, he gave me the tools to fix it. I knew I would always find the best answer from him. He always understood. He loved me. I remember a time when a bunch of us were playing baseball in the field behind Mrs. Ferguson’s house. I hit one pitch just right and… slam! It was a home run that soared high and away, and ended up breaking Old Lady Ferguson’s kitchen window! We all ran! Walking home, my best friend, Tom, asked, "How will she ever know who did it? She’s blinder than a bat!” He had a point. I was afraid that Mrs. Ferguson would stay mad at me, so I ran. I didn’t know what she would do. I tried to calm down. However, my stomach was in knots. On the way home, I imagined that she was a mean witch (女巫) chasing me, and the further way I ran, the larger she grew… until finally she towered over the whole town, seeing my every move with an evil eye. Thoughts rushed through my mind. Would Mrs. Ferguson stay mad at me? Would she call police? Worse still, would she tell my parents. I couldn’t even imagine the disappointment on Mom and Dad’s face. They were hoping I would act honestly and in a responsible way. I decided to stop by Grandpa’s. I felt ashamed. I wanted to hide. I wanted to knock my head against a tree a thousand times and make the world just go away — as if punishing myself could undo things. But inside me a voice said: “I would tell everything to Grandpa.” “I was wrong,” I told him, with my head down. He must have known something was up by the expression on my face. He knew we had been warned many times about the dangers of playing where we shouldn’t. 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。 Para 1: But he just listened while I continued talking. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Para 2: Hearing the decision, grandpa smiled. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 But he just listened while I continued talking. “I was wrong. I hate myself for what I did” I told him, with my head down. I didn’t know what to do to make things right. I had been afraid that Mrs. Ferguson would stay mad at me. Finally my grandpa said, “What would you do if you were her?”After a while, I replied, “One solution is to tell her that I am sorry and offer to fix her window.” Hearing the decision, grandpa smiled. “Doing what is right is not always easy,” he said, handing me the phone, “I am proud of you.” He did not make me do it. It was always my choice. As it turned out, Mrs. Ferguson was very kind and we even became really close friends. “Admitting what you are not proud of is the hardest thing,” said Grandpa. “Choosing to be honest makes others trust and respect you.” 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了作者在打碎了Mrs. Ferguson的厨房玻璃后，心理挣扎着要不要向她道歉，随后向自己的祖父需求帮助，祖父给了作者非常诚恳和耐心的指引和建议。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“但是，在我继续描述着事情的时候，他只是在听着”可知，该段落可以描写作者在做错事之后的内心挣扎和祖父引导作者做正确的事。 ②由第二段首句内容“听到这个决定，爷爷笑了。”可知，该段落可以描写在祖父的引导下，作者决定做正确的事。 2. 续写线索：向祖父诉说——内心挣扎——祖父的引导——作者决定做正确的事——向Mrs. Ferguson道歉 3. 词汇激活 行为类： 修理：fix/repair 承认：admit/acknowledge 信任：trust/believe in 情绪类： 害怕的：afraid/worried/scared 生气的：mad/angry 友善的：kind/friendly 【点睛】【高分句型1】I had been afraid that Mrs. Ferguson would stay mad at me. (运用了that引导的宾语从句) 【高分句型2】Finally my grandpa said, “What would you do if you were her?” (运用了if引导的虚拟条件句) 【高分句型3】 “Admitting what you are not proud of is the hardest thing,” said Grandpa. “Choosing to be honest makes others trust and respect you.”(运用了动名词作主语和what引导的宾语从句) 听力1-5: BBACB 6-10: BCCAB 11-15:ACABC 16-20:ABAAC 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 三明一中2024-2025 学年上学期半期试卷 高 二 英 语 本试卷共12页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 一、答题前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号和座位号填写在答题卡上，将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。 二、作答选择题时，每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑； 写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 三、非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上； 如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案； 不准使用铅笔和涂改液，不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 四、考生必须保持答题卡的整洁； 考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 第I卷 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节 (共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What's wrong with the man? A He didn't sleep well. B. He has a headache. C. He got sunburned. 2. Who are the speakers? A. Interviewer and interviewee. B. Two team leaders. C. Boss and employee. 3. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. International media. B. Language and culture. C. Hobbies and interests. 4. Which gift will Steve probably receive from Gina this year? A. Clothes. B. Shoes. C. Postcards. 5. What do the speakers probably think of the party? A. They don't know the host. B. There isn't enough food. C. The place is bad. 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至7题。 6. Which aspect does Helen focus on? A. Personal finances. B. Employment law. C. Public interest. 7. What do we know about this company? A. It is created by the speakers. B. It was started last year. C. It is run by one family. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What is the club about? A. Football. B. Local business. C. Bird watching. 9. Where will the photography exhibition be held next week? A. In a park. B. In a gallery. C. In an office. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a car. B. At home. C. At a restaurant. 11. Why is the man unhappy with the delivery? A. He thought the driver was rude. B. The delivery arrived late. C. Some items were missing. 12. What does the woman tell the man to do? A. Take a break before acting. B. Learn to communicate better. C. Be more patient and understanding. 听第9段材料，回答第 13至 16题。 13. Where did the woman use to work? A. In an office. B. In a park. C. In a shop. 14. What is the weather probably like today? A. Windy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny. 15. How many old English sheepdogs can the woman probably walk at a time? A. Ten. B. Six. C. One. 16. What does the woman plan to do? A. Buy a new vehicle. B. Offer new services. C. Open a new business. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Where did the speaker probably grow up? A. In Berlin. B. In Stockholm. C. In Paris. 18. Which building marks the eastern end of the South Bank? A. Blackfriars Bridge. B. Westminster Abbey. C. London Eye. 19. What role did the South Bank play before the 19th century? A. It was an industrial site. B. It was a place of entertainment. C. It was an arts and cultural center. 20. What does the speaker most enjoy doing at the South Bank? A. Visiting the Tate Modern. B. Attending a Shakespeare play. C. Taking a boat trip along the river. 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 The Public Transport Fares in New York On our website, you can find out how much it costs to ride the subway, bus, Long Island Rail Road, and Metro-North in the New York area. ★ Subways and buses ●Fare for most riders on subways and local, limited, and Select Bus Service buses:$2.85. ●Express buses cost $6.85. More information about subway and bus fares ●Riding the subway costs $2.85 for most riders. People with disabilities or who are 65 or older are qualified for a reduced fare. ●An unlimited ride MetroCard can save you money. It gives you unlimited rides for a certain length of time. ●MetroCards cost $1. All cards except for the Single Ride card are refillable (可充值的). ●Up to three children under 44 inches tall ride for free when they are with a fare-paying adult. ●You pay the fare at turnstiles (旋转闸门) before you aboard the train. You don’t have to do anything afterwards. ★ Railroads: LIRR (Long Island Rail Road) and Metro-North ●Fares vary based on when and where you are travelling. ●Buying tickets on your phone is the most convenient option. More information about railroad fares ●Peak (高峰的) fares are charged during business rush hours on any weekday train scheduled to arrive in New York City terminals between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. or depart New York City terminals between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. On Metro-North trains, peak fares also apply to travel on any weekday train that leaves Grand Central Station between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. ●Off-peak fares are charged at all other times on weekdays, all day on Saturday and Sunday, and on holidays. ●Use our trip planner to find fare information. Get schedules and directions and see whether a trip is during peak or off-peak hours. 1. How much might a subway trip cost a 68-year-old man with two children under 44 inches tall? A. $2.35. B. $2.85. C. $5.70. D. $6.85. 2. For what train trip are peak fares charged? A. A weekday train leaving Grand Central Station at 10 pm. B. A weekday train leaving Grand Central Station at 7 am. C. A weekday train departing New York City terminals at 9 pm. D. A weekday train departing New York City terminals at 8:30 am. 3. Why should people read the trip planner? A. To know special offers. B. To leave your advice. C. To check fare information. D. To book a train ticket. B When I was a kid, if someone told me that I would grow up to become a published author and founder of a youth literacy (读写能力)foundation, I would have laughed and kept walking. Even now when I see the title of my latest picture book, My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World, I shake my head, not quite believing that book has my name on it. But the truth is, this story comes from my own personal experience. It took me a very long time to find my personal reading voice. In Valdosta, Ga., where I grew up, my community promoted two pathways to a better life for little boys like me: being an athlete and being an entertainer. I was no different than the other kids, so I did what felt natural: Play football and overlook school. School presented challenges every day and so did football practice, but overcoming physical adversity (逆境) was on trend with my neighborhood’s culture. Reading books not so much. Fortunately, I went to college. That’s where my reading struggles really reared their ugly head. Trips to the grocery store were stressful because there was so much reading involved in the simple act of buying food. I would misread labels and grab the wrong items. Once, I picked up apple sauce thinking it was apple slices. I didn’t notice my mistake until I got home and realized that it was my inability to understand the differences in the wording on the labels that caused the mistake. I realized that I needed to make an important decision. If I wanted to be a better version of me, I had to become a stronger reader. I joined a book club and read every free moment I had. My journey with reading also created a desire in me to inspire others who struggle with reading. So I started a nonprofit, Share the Magic Foundation, trying to transform the lives of children living in underserved communities through literacy. 4. What does the author think of his new book? A. It’s beyond his expectation. B. It’s helpful for youth literacy. C. It³s full of humor and wisdom. D. It’s an exact record of his early life. 5. What was the root reason for the author³s failure to find his reading voice? A. The influence of his community. B. His dream to be an entertainer. C. The challenges he met in study. D. His preference for football. 6. What does the underlined phrase “reared their ugly head“ in Paragraph 3 mean? A. Changed. B. Concluded. C. Surfaced. D. Disappeared. 7. Which of the following best describes the author? A. Reflective and warm-hearted. B. Persuasive and absent-minded. C. Creative and stubborn. D. Ambitious and cautious. C Decades of research have shown that health, income and employment status are major factors in predicting people’s satisfaction with their lives. However, researchers at Anglia Ruskin University in the UK wanted to investigate what other activities or circumstances might improve mental health. “I was really drawn to looking into whether crafting might be good for your well-being because it’s so accessible, affordable and it’s already popular,” says Helen Keyes, a researcher at Anglia Ruskin University. Keyes and her colleagues analvzed more than 7, 000 responses to the yearly Taking Part Survey, which asks people in England how they engage with activities such as arts and culture, sports and Internet use. All participants were also asked about their happiness, anxiety, loneliness, life satisfaction and if they felt their life was worthwhile. More than a third of participants said they had done at least one art or craft activity in the previous year including drawing, painting, photography, film-making or woodworking. Even after accounting for factors like health and employment status, researchers found that engaging in arts and crafts was associated with higher scores across their measures of mental health. The effect was modest — around 0.2 on a10- point scale — but crafting was a stronger predictor that someone felt their life was worthwhile compared with harder-to-change factors such as having a job. “There is something about crafting that gives a sense of progress and self- expression in a way that employment often doesn’t,” says Keyes. “You get to be really proud of what you’re creating and see progress in front of your eyes in real time.” The positive effect of creative pursuits on a person’s sense that life is worthwhile was1.6 times higher than employment status. Arts and crafts also boosted (使增长）happiness and life satisfaction, but didn’t make a meaningful difference to reported loneliness, which may be because many crafts can be done solo. “Promoting and supporting arts and crafts could be used as a preventive measure for mental health on a national scale,” says Keyes. “When people do it, they enjoy it. It’s an easy win.” 8. What can we learn from the survey? A. Crafting has no impact on health. B. About 1,000 participants do regular crafts. C. Doing crafts greatly improves test scores. D. Craft activities boost the sense of value. 9. What’s an advantage of crafting over employment? A. It benefits personal growth. B. It brings visible improvements. C. It raises the satisfaction with life. D. It reduces the sense of being alone, 10. What could Keyes agree according to the last paragraph? A. Mental health needs to be thought first. B. Arts and crafts can cure mental issues. C. The study provides a referable (可与……相关的) advice. D. Arts and crafts can be quite easy. 11. Which can be a suitable title for the text? A. Arts and Crafts Boost Well- being More than Employment B. Arts and Crafts Can Benefit People in All Aspects C. More People Are Satisfied with Their Lives D. People Should Be Interested in Arts and Crafts D For decades, scientists thought of the brain as the most valuable and consequently most closely guarded part of the body. Locked safely behind the blood-brain barrier, it was broadly free of the harm of viruses and the battles started by the immune system (免疫系统). Then, about 20 years ago, some researchers began to wonder: is the brain really so separated from the body? The answer, according to a growing body of evidence, is no. The list of brain conditions that have been associated with changes elsewhere in the body is long and growing. Changes in the makeup of the microorganisms in the digestive system have been linked to disorders such as Parkinson’s disease. There is also a theory that infection during pregnancy could lead to brain diseases in babies. The effect is two-way. There is a lengthening list of symptoms not typically viewed as disorders of the nervous system, but the brain plays a large part in them. For example, the development of a fever is influenced by a population of nerve cells that control body temperature and appetite. Evidence is mounting that cancers use nerves to grow and spread. The interconnection between the brain and body has promising implications for our ability to both understand and treat illnesses. If some brain disorders start outside the brain then perhaps treatments for them could also reach in from outside. Treatments that take effect through the digestive system, the heart or other organs, would be much easier and less risky than those that must cross the blood-brain barrier. It also works in the opposite direction. Study shows mice have healthier hearts after receiving stimulation to a brain area involved in positive emotion and motivation. Activation of the brain reward centre — called the ventral tegmental area (VTA) — seems to cause immune changes that contribute to it. Working out how this happens could help to destroy cancers, enhance responses to vaccines and even re-evaluate physical diseases that, for centuries, have not been considered as being psychologically driven. 12. What do the researchers focus on about the brain? A. Its protecting system. B. Its exposure to diseases. C. Its controlling function. D. Its connection to the body. 13. How does the author support his idea in paragraph 2? A. By explaining a theory. B. By providing examples. C. By making comparisons. D. By presenting cause and effect. 14. Which best describes treatments that do not cross the blood-brain barrier? A. Cheaper. B. More specific. C. Safer. D. More direct. 15. What does the study suggest in the last paragraph? A. Brain health depends on immune changes. B. Brain stimulation leads to negative emotions. C. The brain can help enhance psychological health. D. The brain may be key to treating physical diseases. 第二节 (共5 小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。 As a high school student, you’re likely used to learning through reading textbooks. ___16___ This lies at the heart of “experiential appreciation”, a philosophy that encourages you to engage directly with the world around you. It’s about learning from real-life experiences, and discovering a more profound and engaging way to learn. To practice experiential appreciation, you can start by getting involved in hands-on activities related to your subjects. They will provide a firsthand understanding of the concepts you’re studying, making learning active and meaningful. So, try joining a sports team, picking up a paintbrush, or taking part in a local charity event. ___17___ As you dive deeper, immerse yourself fully in the surroundings and activities. When you’re in nature, don’t just look around. ___18___ Touching the leaves, feeling the wind and listening to the birds can enrich your learning and make each moment more memorable. ___19___ After trying something new, ask yourself what you learned and how it made you feel. Write in a journal or discuss it with friends. This self-discovery turns experiences into life lessons and offers a deeper understanding of the world. Experiential appreciation transforms learning from a task to be completed into a journey to be treasured. ___20___ So, explore the world around you, let every experience shape you, and discover the endless possibilities that await. This is the core of true learning, where every moment is a step towards a richer, more enlightened life. A. It extends learning far beyond textbooks. B. Now consider expanding your learning from just reading to actively participating. C. Instead, activate your senses for a stronger tie with it. D. Mind the impact of your actions on the environment. E. Take your experiences further by reflecting on them. F. Textbooks offer a systematic introduction to essential concepts and principles. G. These activities bring learning to life. 第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分24分) 第一节 (共15 小题； 每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下列短文，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。 The polar bear was a tiny point in a frozen white world. A film crew began to follow at a distance, gradually getting____21____, hoping to get a good picture. However, the bear came to a rest at a hole in the ice and started to____22____. So did the crew. For 12 hours the bear lay half asleep, half ____23____ without a move. It was too long; the crew had been working for 22 hours ____24____ on the sea ice. Cold and exhausted, they ____25____ defeat. Hours of waiting for little reward is not____26____. “It’s the price we pay to get unique images,” says award-winning photographer Florian Ledoux. “It is a ____27____ for us to get each shot in Arctic — we push our limits.” The battle is intense especially during winter:____28____ darkness affects your mood, the lack of routine____29____ your body clock, you are forever fighting the bitter cold, and everything you touch with____30____ hands sticks to your skin. However____31____ your clothes are, the cold bites through. An Arctic photographer for years, Ledoux has witnessed the significant ____32____ there. It is heating up, causing ice to melt and ____33____ the whole ecosystem. “Am I just photographing? No,” he says. “I try to catch some unique beauty of ____34____, to give a voice to the one that cannot ____35____.” 21. A. easier B. larger C. closer D. darker 22. A. dig B. dive C. jump D. wait 23. A. awake B. alive C. aware D. alone 24. A. forward B. straight C. more D. later 25. A. overcame B. forgot C. imagined D. admitted 26 A. unnecessary B. uncertain C. uncommon D. unfortunate 27. A. bonus B. battle C. chance D. lesson 28. A. Endless B. Aimless C. Windless D. Countless 29. A. wakes up B. follows up C. messes up D. winds up 30. A. bare B. empty C. rough D. cold 31. A. dear B. stylish C. thick D. heavy 32. A. change B. landscape C. accident D. advance 33. A. developing B. reforming C. monitoring D. threatening 34. A. art B. nature C. ice D. space 35. A. run B. see C. hear D. speak 第Ⅱ卷 第二节 (共6小题； 每小题1.5分，满分9分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Tanghulu, also known as bingtang hulu, is a traditional Chinese snack ___36___ (consist) of hardened sugarcoated fruits on a stick. ___37___ (classic), tanghulu is made of hawthorns that are rich ___38___ vitamin C. In recent times, tanghulu makers ___39___ (add) variety to this traditional snack by using other fruits such as cherries, strawberries, pineapples or grapes. Tanghulu can taste sweet or sour, depending on your fruit. Traditional tanghulu using hawthorn berries is said to taste like a ____40____ (combine) of both. You can, of course, make your own Tanghulu using any fruit you desire. Tanghulu is easier to make at home than you might think. The trick is to use the correct water to sugar ratio and boil the sugar water mixture ___41___ its temperature reaches 150℃. Then quickly dip your fruit skewer into the sugar mixture. This will result in fruit that is coated in a thin layer of hard candy that cracks when bitten into. 第四部分 写作 (共三节，满分 46分) 第一节 英汉互译 (共4小题，每小题1.5分，满分6分) 42. 他们对中国也很感兴趣。 (汉译英) ______________________________________________________________________________ 43. Snow怀疑水泵就是罪魁祸首。（汉译英） 44. He realised that China needed its own powerful air force to protect and defend the country. (英译汉) ______________________________________________________________________________ 45. Tuition fees and living expenses could cost most families an arm and a leg. (英译汉) ______________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 (满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，受到初中母校的邀请，给即将毕业的学弟学妹就未来的学习生活做一场英语演讲。请你撰写一篇演讲稿，内容包括： 1. 祝贺毕业； 2. 提供建议并表达祝愿。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Good morning everyone, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you. 第三节 (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。 Grandfather was a wise and honorable man. His house was not far from ours, and I would visit him often going home after school. No matter how rotten I had been, I could tell Grandpa anything. My secrets were safe. Whenever there was a problem, he gave me the tools to fix it. I knew I would always find the best answer from him. He always understood. He loved me. I remember a time when a bunch of us were playing baseball in the field behind Mrs. Ferguson’s house. I hit one pitch just right and… slam! It was a home run that soared high and away, and ended up breaking Old Lady Ferguson’s kitchen window! We all ran! Walking home, my best friend, Tom, asked, "How will she ever know who did it? She’s blinder than a bat!” He had a point. I was afraid that Mrs. Ferguson would stay mad at me, so I ran. I didn’t know what she would do. I tried to calm down. However, my stomach was in knots. On the way home, I imagined that she was a mean witch (女巫) chasing me, and the further way I ran, the larger she grew… until finally she towered over the whole town, seeing my every move with an evil eye. Thoughts rushed through my mind. Would Mrs. Ferguson stay mad at me? Would she call police? Worse still, would she tell my parents. I couldn’t even imagine the disappointment on Mom and Dad’s face. They were hoping I would act honestly and in a responsible way. I decided to stop by Grandpa’s. I felt ashamed. I wanted to hide. I wanted to knock my head against a tree a thousand times and make the world just go away — as if punishing myself could undo things. But inside me a voice said: “I would tell everything to Grandpa.” “I was wrong,” I told him, with my head down. He must have known something was up by the expression on my face. He knew we had been warned many times about the dangers of playing where we shouldn’t. 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。 Para 1: But he just listened while I continued talking. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Para 2: Hearing the decision grandpa smiled. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 听力1-5: BBACB 6-10: BCCAB 11-15:ACABC 16-20:ABAAC 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $