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2024年秋学期期中考试 高二英语 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C. 1. Where did the woman go yesterday? A. To her sister’s house. B. To the man’s house. C. To the hospital. 2. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Boss and secretary. B. Teacher and student. C. Mother and son. 3. When will the speakers go to see the play? A. On Sunday. B. On Saturday. C. On Friday. 4 What should the man do? A. Have a good rest. B. Take some medicine. C. Receive an operation. 5. How does the girl feel about the exam tomorrow? A. Nervous. B. Confused. C. Confident. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What are the speakers doing? A. Sharing their travel experiences. B. Discussing travel on the phone. C. Talking about Shandong history. 7 Where do the speakers decide to go? A. To Qingdao. B. To Zibo. C. To Jinan. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. How old is the United Nations in 2024? A. 83 years old. B. 79 years old. C. 48 years old. 9. Which of the following is the celebration of the man’s school? A. Singing the school song. B. Doing voluntary work. C. Having a food festival. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What will the speakers do this weekend? A. Go shopping. B. See a play. C. Go on a picnic. 11. What is the man’s attitude to cooking their own food in Tava? A. Scared. B. Uncertain. C. Negative. 12. Why do the speakers ask more friends? A. To play football there. B. To play volleyball there. C. To share delicious food. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Where does the man plan to volunteer? A. In Beijing. B. In Washington. C. In Utah. 14. What does the man hope to do as a volunteer? A. Teach in a primary school. B. Protect sea animals. C. Protect desert wildlife. 15. How many times has the woman volunteered? A. Once. B. Twice. C. Three times. 16. When will the man finish his voluntary work? A. On June 30th next year. B. On December 1st this year. C. On October 1st this year. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What did the speaker do last Sunday? A. He saved a motorbike driver by chance. B. He went shopping in a supermarket. C. He visited a motorbike driver in hospital. 18. How did the speaker go to hospital? A By taxi. B. By motorbike. C. By ambulance. 19. Who paid for the medicine? A. The speaker himself. B. The motorbike driver. C. The speaker’s friend. 20. What is the speaker talking about? A. A story of a lucky motorbike driver. B. A serious accident that he witnessed. C. An unforgettable personal experience. 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 Greenfield Nature Center introduces a new interactive program aimed at developing a love for nature in young children. The program is designed to engage children’s senses and curiosity through hands-on activities and guided exploration. Sensory Exploration Activities Children will have the opportunity to touch various natural materials, listen to the sounds of wildlife, and observe the colors of plants and animals. The program includes a variety of educational games and crafts that teach children about different species, ecosystems, and the importance of conservation. Junior Naturalist One of the highlights of the program is the “Junior Naturalist” activity, where children can become junior naturalists for a day, learning to identify local plants and animals and understanding their roles in the ecosystem. In addition, the interactive discussions bring wildlife to life. Family Nature Walk The program also offers a “Family Nature Walk”, where parents and children can explore the nature trails together, discovering the beauty and diversity of the local environment. Expert guides provide insights into the natural world, making the experience both enjoyable and educational. Program Details and Registration The Greenfield Nature Center’s program is open to children aged 3 to 8 and is free of charge. It runs on selected weekends throughout the year. For more information or to register, please contact 212-555-1234. 1. What can the program offer the children? A. An opportunity to learn art. B. A chance to get into nature. C. An experience to know custom. D. An arrangement to feed wildlife. 2. What should the children do in the “Junior Naturalist” activity? A. Talk about wildlife. B. Grow some local plants. C. Write professional reports. D. Tell stories about childhood. 3. Which is mentioned in the program? A. Age limitation. B. Advance booking. C. Related experience. D. Parents’ company. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文为应用文，介绍了格林菲尔德自然中心为儿童设计的互动自然探索项目，旨在通过各种活动培养孩子对大自然的热爱。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“The Greenfield Nature Center introduces a new interactive program aimed at developing a love for nature in young children. The program is designed to engage children’s senses and curiosity through hands-on activities and guided exploration.(格林菲尔德自然中心引入了一个新的互动项目，旨在培养幼儿对自然的热爱。该项目旨在通过动手活动和引导探索来激发孩子们的感官和好奇心)”可知，该项目为孩子们提供了一个亲近自然的机会。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Junior Naturalist部分的“One of the highlights of the program is the ‘Junior Naturalist’ activity, where children can become junior naturalists for a day, learning to identify local plants and animals and understanding their roles in the ecosystem.(该项目的亮点之一是“Junior Naturalist”活动，孩子们可以成为一天的初级自然主义者，学习识别当地的植物和动物，并理解它们在生态系统中的角色)”可知，孩子们在“Junior Naturalist”活动中应该讨论野生动物。故选A。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段内容“The Greenfield Nature Center’s program is open to children aged 3 to 8 and is free of charge.(格林菲尔德自然中心的计划针对3到8岁的儿童开放，并且免费)”可知，该计划中提到了年龄限制。故选A。 B Anantawan was born without most of his right forearm. The disability was a barrier to music when, in fifth grade, he said his music teacher wanted all the students to learn to play the recorder (竖笛). Instead of giving up, Anantawan and his parents decided to find him a different instrument to explore his musical talent. “My family chose the violin because they thought it was the most beautiful instrument,” Anantawan said. They contacted the Toronto-area hospital near the family, asking them to create an adaptive cast (石膏) on his arm that would allow the then 10-year-old to hold the bow (琴弓). A group of engineers worked alongside Anantawan to build a special device. With it, Anantawan could use the bow and use his shoulder to make the sound. “From the very first note that I was playing, I was really attracted to the sound and the connection of my body to the instrument and being able to express my imagination,” he said. Although Anantawan is grateful for the technology that allows him and others with disabilities to find access to music, he said the most important part of access is the inclusive attitude of teachers, supporters and those who encourage young learners or musicians by telling them they can do anything. Anantawan is working to provide that space for others. As an associate professor at the Berklee College of Music, Anantawan founded the Music Inclusion Ensemble, a group of students with disabilities that provide accommodations for musicians according to their needs. Anantawan hopes to inspire people without being defined only by the challenges they face as a result of their disability. 4. Why did Anantawan’s family get in touch with the hospital? A. To find a man-made hand for him. B. To inspire him to learn to play the recorder. C. To add something to his right arm. D. To gain advice on adapting a violin. 5. What does Anantawan think is the key to the disabled’s access to music? A. Fair competitions. B. Inclusive attitudes. C. Enough resources. D. Lasting cooperation. 6. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. Why Anantawan becomes active. B. What Anantawan contributes his time to. C. How Anantawan lives in his free time. D. Who Anantawan plays music with. 7. Which of the following can best describe Anantawan? A. Open-minded and sporty. B. Hesitant and lonely. C. Wealthy and humorous. D. Appreciative and kind. 【答案】4. C 5. B 6. B 7. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Anantawan出生时就失去了大部分右前臂，家人选择让他学习小提琴，经过努力，最终Anantawan能够进行小提琴演出，并努力帮助其他人的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“They contacted the Toronto-area hospital near the family, asking them to create an adaptive cast (石膏) on his arm that would allow the then 10-year-old to hold the bow (琴弓).(他们联系了这家附近的多伦多地区医院，请他们在他的手臂上制作一个自适应石膏，让当时10岁的孩子能够握住弓)”可知，Anantawan的家人和医院联系是为了在他的右臂上加些东西。故选C。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Although Anantawan is grateful for the technology that allows him and others with disabilities to find access to music, he said the most important part of access is the inclusive attitude of teachers, supporters and those who encourage young learners or musicians by telling them they can do anything.(虽然Anantawan很感谢科技让他和其他残障人士有机会接触音乐，但他说，最重要的是老师、支持者和那些鼓励年轻学习者或音乐家的人的包容态度，告诉他们他们可以做任何事)”可知，Anantawan认为残疾人接触音乐的关键是包容的态度。故选B。 【6题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Anantawan is working to provide that space for others. As an associate professor at the Berklee College of Music, Anantawan founded the Music Inclusion Ensemble, a group of students with disabilities that provide accommodations for musicians according to their needs. Anantawan hopes to inspire people without being defined only by the challenges they face as a result of their disability.(Anantawan正在努力为其他人提供这样的空间。作为伯克利音乐学院的副教授，阿南塔万创立了“音乐包容合奏团”，这是一个由残疾学生组成的团体，根据音乐家的需要为他们提供便利。Anantawan希望能够激励人们，而不是仅仅用他们因残疾而面临的挑战来定义他们)”可知，最后一段提到Anantawan为其他人提供这样的空间而付出的努力，即Anantawan将他的时间贡献在了何处。故选B。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Although Anantawan is grateful for the technology that allows him and others with disabilities to find access to music, he said the most important part of access is the inclusive attitude of teachers, supporters and those who encourage young learners or musicians by telling them they can do anything.(虽然Anantawan很感谢科技让他和其他残障人士有机会接触音乐，但他说，最重要的是老师、支持者和那些鼓励年轻学习者或音乐家的人的包容态度，告诉他们他们可以做任何事)”以及最后一段“Anantawan is working to provide that space for others.( Anantawan正在努力为其他人提供这样的空间)”可知，Anantawan懂得感恩并且很善良。故选D。 C “It felt like magic.” Joshua Vermillion was describing the first time he used artificial intelligence (AI) to make an image. Vermillion is an architect and designer. He creates artwork of spaces. Before he started using AI to do this, Vermillion would make maybe 10 pieces in a year. Last year, though, he made around 150 works. “I can just simply tell the computer what I want in simple English,” he says. “What a time to be alive!” Many other artists, though, aren’t so ecstatic about AI-generated art. Katria Raden is an independent illustrator and author. People used to hire her regularly to create art for marketing materials or to illustrate children’s books. Last year, almost no one reached out about these types of jobs. The rise of AI may help explain this. “At times I think it’s a bad dream,” she says. “I feel scared and angry, but also pretty sad.” Using AI to create an image is quick and easy There are many popular image generators. They are cheap or even free to use. They also pose threats to some artists’ jobs. But the problems go deeper than that. These images were scraped (勉强获得) from the Internet. Data scraping automatically pulls files from web pages. Often, no one asks permission or checks what these files contain. Thousands of artists’ names and works have been found in the data set. Illegal or harmful images and people’s personal photos are also among those data. Raden doesn’t like the way AI image generators were trained or how they’ re being used. “It will have a bad effect,” she says. Many artists agree with her. Vermillion sees their point. But for him, the rise of AI tools has been mostly positive. At design workshops he runs, he always asks people how they use AI in their works. He recalls one participant saying, “Sometimes I just need a creative partner that doesn’t think like I do.” AI, he feels, can play that role. 8. How does AI affect Vermillion? A. He lives a simple life. B. He becomes highly productive. C. He is filled with a sense of loss. D. He tends to write children’s books. 9. What does the underlined word “ecstatic” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Regretful. B. Curious. C. Excited. D. Ashamed. 10. What does Raden think of AI? A. It threatens her work. B. It increases her income. C. It is a convenience for her. D. It enables her to work freely. 11. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To recommend a book about AL B. To introduce an admirable artist. C. To share various opinions on AL D. To voice his views on modern life. 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. A 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要探讨了人工智能在艺术创作中的应用及其对艺术家产生的正面与负面影响。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。由文章第二段中“Before he started using AI to do this, Vermillion would make maybe 10 pieces in a year. Last year, though, he made around 150 works. (在他开始使用人工智能之前，Vermillion一年可能会制作10件作品。去年，他创作了大约150件作品。)”可知，使用AI后，Vermillion的作品数量大幅增加，变得非常高效。故选B。 【9题详解】 词句猜测题。由文章第一段““It felt like magic.” Joshua Vermillion was describing the first time he used artificial intelligence (AI) to make an image. (“感觉就像变魔术一样。”Joshua Vermillion描述了他第一次使用人工智能（AI）制作图像。)”、第三段中“Many other artists, though, aren’t so ecstatic about AI-generated art. (然而，许多其他艺术家对人工智能生成的艺术并不那么ecstatic。)”可知，许多艺术家对AI生成的艺术并不像Vermillion那样兴奋。由此推断，ecstatic意为“兴奋的”。A. Regretful后悔的；B. Curious好奇的；C. Excited兴奋的；D. Ashamed羞愧的。故选C。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。由文章第三段中“People used to hire her regularly to create art for marketing materials or to illustrate children’s books. Last year, almost no one reached out about these types of jobs. The rise of AI may help explain this. “At times I think it’s a bad dream,” she says. “I feel scared and angry, but also pretty sad.” (人们过去经常雇佣她为营销材料创作艺术作品，或者为儿童读物绘制插图。去年，几乎没有人去找这类工作。人工智能的崛起可能有助于解释这一点。“有时我觉得这是一场噩梦，”她说。“我感到害怕和愤怒，但也很难过。”)”可知，Raden认为AI威胁到了她的工作机会。故选A。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第一段““It felt like magic.” Joshua Vermillion was describing the first time he used artificial intelligence (AI) to make an image. (“感觉就像变魔术一样。”Joshua Vermillion描述了他第一次使用人工智能（AI）制作图像。)”、第三段中“People used to hire her regularly to create art for marketing materials or to illustrate children’s books. Last year, almost no one reached out about these types of jobs. The rise of AI may help explain this. “At times I think it’s a bad dream,” she says. “I feel scared and angry, but also pretty sad.” (人们过去经常雇佣她为营销材料创作艺术作品，或者为儿童读物绘制插图。去年，几乎没有人去找这类工作。人工智能的崛起可能有助于解释这一点。“有时我觉得这是一场噩梦，”她说。“我感到害怕和愤怒，但也很难过。”)”可知，文章通过对比对AI的不同看法，展示了不同人群对于AI影响艺术领域的各种观点。因此，作者写作本文的目的是分享关于AI的各种意见。故选C。 D A team of researchers led by an archaeologist at the University of Sydney are the first to suggest that eyed needles (针) were a new technological innovation used to decorate clothing for social and cultural purposes. Dr. Gilligan and his co-authors reexplain the evidence of recent discoveries in the development of clothing. “Why do we wear clothes? We think that it’s part of being human. When you look at different cultures, you realize that people existed and functioned perfectly enough in society,” Dr. Gilligan says. “What interests me is the change of clothing from being a physical necessity in certain environments, to a social necessity in all environments.” The earliest known eyed needles appeared about 40,000 years ago in Siberia. One of the man-made objects from the Stone Age, eyed needles are more difficult to make when compared to bone awls (尖钻), which was used for creating fitted clothing. Bone awls are tools made of animal bones that are sharpened. Eyed needles are revised bone awls, with a hole in them. As evidence suggests bone awls were already being used to create tailored clothes, the innovation of eyed needles may reflect the production of more complex (复杂的) clothing, as well as the decoration of clothes by attaching small decorative items onto them. Dr. Gilligan and his co-authors argue that clothing became an item of decoration because traditional body decoration methods, like body painting, weren’t possible during the latter part of the last Ice Age in colder parts of Eurasia, because people were needing to wear clothes all the time to survive. The changes of clothing allowed larger and more complex societies to form, as people could relocate to colder climates while also cooperating with their community based on shared clothing styles and symbols. The skills associated with clothing contributed to a more sustainable (可持续的) lifestyle and improved the long-term survival and prosperity of human communities. 12. What was Dr. Gilligan’s doubt related to? A. The long history of clothing. B. The function of clothes. C. The wide-spread area of clothing. D. The process of making clothes. 13. Why might eyed needles be considered more advanced than bone awls? A. They were made of stronger materials. B. They helped produce fancier clothes. C. They were easier to produce than bone awls. D. They were used mainly for creating basic clothing. 14. What does the author think of the changes of clothing? A. Beneficial. B. Challenging. C. Impractical. D. Confusing. 15. What is a suitable title for the text? A. The history of eyed needles: Their use in ancient China. B. The beginnings of fashion: Eyed needles and the changes of clothing. C. The development of technology: Eyed needles and bone awls. D. The innovation of bone awls: Impact on clothing decoration. 【答案】12. B 13. B 14. A 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要探讨了有眼针的创新如何改变了史前人类的服饰，促进了社会文化的进步。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。由文章第二段中“What interests me is the change of clothing from being a physical necessity in certain environments, to a social necessity in all environments. (我感兴趣的是服装的变化，从某些环境下的身体必需品变成了所有环境下的社交必需品。)”可知，Dr. Gilligan的兴趣点在于衣物从物理需求转变为社交需求的变化，即衣服的功能。故选B。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。由文章第三段中“As evidence suggests bone awls were already being used to create tailored clothes, the innovation of eyed needles may reflect the production of more complex clothing, as well as the decoration of clothes by attaching small decorative items onto them. (有证据表明，骨锥已经被用来制作量身定制的衣服，这种带眼针的创新可能反映了更复杂服装的生产，以及通过在衣服上粘贴小装饰品来装饰衣服。)”可知，相比骨锥，有眼针能够制作更复杂和装饰性的衣服，即帮助生产更漂亮的衣服。故选B。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。由文章最后一段“The changes of clothing allowed larger and more complex societies to form, as people could relocate to colder climates while also cooperating with their community based on shared clothing styles and symbols. The skills associated with clothing contributed to a more sustainable lifestyle and improved the long-term survival and prosperity of human communities. (服装的变化使得更大、更复杂的社会得以形成，因为人们可以迁移到气候更冷的地方，同时也可以基于共同的服装风格和符号与社区合作。与服装相关的技能有助于更可持续的生活方式，并改善了人类社区的长期生存和繁荣。)”可知，作者认为服装的变化是有益的，因为它促进了社会的发展、合作以及人类社区的长期生存和繁荣。故选A。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第一段“A team of researchers led by an archaeologist at the University of Sydney are the first to suggest that eyed needles were a new technological innovation used to decorate clothing for social and cultural purposes. (由悉尼大学的一位考古学家领导的研究小组首次提出，有眼针是一种新的技术创新，用于装饰服装，以满足社会和文化目的。)”可知，文章主要介绍了有眼针的出现及其对服装变化的影响，包括从简单的保暖功能到社交文化功能的转变，以及这种变化如何促进了社会的进步。因此，最合适的标题是“The beginnings of fashion: Eyed needles and the changes of clothing (时尚的开端：有眼针与服装的变化)”。故选B。 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。 Mastering new vocabulary is crucial for students, as it improves their language skills and understanding of the world. Here are some practical strategies to help children learn new words effectively. Establish a study schedule ____16____. Having a consistent study schedule helps in making learning a habit. This routine not only improves focus but also ensures that vocabulary building becomes a regular part of the children’s study sessions. Practice writing and repetition Encourage children to write down new vocabulary many times. ____17____. Additionally, have them say the words and their definitions aloud to strengthen learning through hearing and verbal repetition. ____18____ Help children understand how to use new words by creating sentences together. Using words in sentences provides clarity. This activity helps them see how words function in real-life communication and deepens their understanding of the words’ meanings and usage. ____19____. Gradual learning and review ____20____. Start with a few words and gradually increase the number as they become more confident. Regularly review previously learned words to reinforce (加强) their memories. By integrating these skills into children’s study routine, you can help them build a strong vocabulary foundation that will support their academic success and love for learning. A. Use words in the context. B. Don’t give out so much homework. C. Take part in more essay competitions. D. Writing words down can aid in spelling. E. Avoid exposing children to too many new words at a time. F. Start by setting aside a specific time for studying words each day. G. Try to create different settings for interesting word learning experiences. 【答案】16. F 17. D 18. A 19. G 20. E 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了一些帮助孩子有效学习新单词的方法。 【16题详解】 根据下文“Having a consistent study schedule helps in making learning a habit. (有一个持续的学习时间表有助于使学习成为一种习惯)”可知，下文告诉我们应该有一个持续的学习时间表，F项意为“首先，每天留出一个特定的时间来学习单词。”，选项能够引起下文，每天留出一个特定的时间来学习单词，这有助于使学习成为一种习惯。故选F。 【17题详解】 根据上文“Encourage children to write down new vocabulary many times. (鼓励孩子们多次写下新词汇)”可知，上文告诉我们要多书写新词汇，D项意为“把单词写下来有助于拼写。”，选项能够承接上文，我们要多书写新词汇，因为把单词写下来有助于拼写。故选D。 【18题详解】 根据下文“Help children understand how to use new words by creating sentences together.(帮助孩子理解如何通过组合句子来使用新单词)”可知，本段内容告诉我们通过造句帮助孩子们理解如何使用新单词，A项意为“在语境中使用单词。”，选项能够概括段落大意，“造句”就是在语境中使用单词的一种方法。故选A。 【19题详解】 根据上文“This activity helps them see how words function in real-life communication and deepens their understanding of the words’ meanings and usage. (这项活动帮助他们了解单词在现实生活中的作用，加深他们对单词含义和用法的理解。)”可知，在句中使用新单词可以加深孩子对单词含义和用法的理解，G项意为“尝试为有趣的单词学习体验创建不同的环境。”，选项能够承接上文，因为在生活中使用新单词有好处，那我们就尝试为有趣的单词学习体验创建不同的环境，同样讲语境帮助记忆单词的重要性。故选G。 【20题详解】 根据下文“Start with a few words and gradually increase the number as they become more confident.(从几个单词开始，随着他们变得更加自信，逐渐增加数量)”可知，最初学新单词时不要太多，E项意为“避免让孩子一次接触太多新单词。”，选项能够引起下文，避免让孩子一次接触太多新单词，要随着他们变得更加自信，逐渐增加数量。故选E。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 In August 2024, Sandler’s 9-year-old daughter, Riley, went to a sleep-away camp for the summer. Early one morning, the ___21___ got a call from the camp. “The ___22___ on the other end was saying that Riley had collapsed (昏倒), and they were telling me that they were taking her to a ___23___ and I needed to get there right away,” Sandler remembered. The hospital where Riley was being ___24___ was in upstate New York, hours away. Sandler was too shaken up to drive, so he ___25___ a taxi online. When the driver arrived, Sandler ___26___ that it was going be a long drive. It was ___27___ that the driver could have a understanding of Sandler’s situation. When they ___28___ the hospital, Sandler tried to give the driver ___29___. But the man didn’t take it. “I remember trying to tip him, but he ____30____. He just knew this was the worst thing that could ever happen to a ____31____,” Sandler recalled. Luckily, with the ____32____ of the doctors and Sandler, Riley gradually came round and recovered ____33____. That night was one of the most difficult experiences Sandler has ever ____34____. Yet he still thinks about the driver and wants to send a message: “Now I am still very ____35____ for your kindness that night. That was one of the kindest and sweetest things anyone’s ever done for me.” 21. A. audience B. family C. team D. staff 22. A. voice B. signal C. power D. warning 23. A. stadium B. campus C. museum D. hospital 24. A. transported B. invited C. trapped D. surrounded 25. A. rented B. booked C. bought D. parked 26. A. complained B. promised C. wondered D. explained 27. A. alarming B. confusing C. comforting D. embarrassing 28. A. reached B. built C. chose D. explored 29. A. courage B. information C. money D. trouble 30. A. added B. failed C. hesitated D. refused 31. A. driver B. designer C. parent D. doctor 32. A. guidance B. care C. debate D. order 33. A. slowly B. secretly C. lately D. accidentally 34. A. served up B. draw on C. gone through D. talked about 35. A. scared B. generous C. curious D. grateful 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. D 27. C 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. C 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。短文叙述了一位司机的善举。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：一天清晨，这家人接到了营地打来的电话。A. audience观众；B. family家人，家庭；C. team团队；D. staff员工。根据上文“In August 2024, Sandler’s 9-year-old daughter, Riley,”以及下文“got a call from the camp”可知，这家人接到了营地打来的电话。故选B项。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：桑德勒回忆道：“电话那头的声音说莱利昏倒了，他们告诉我他们要把她送到医院，我要马上去。A. voice声音；B. signal信号；C. power权利；D. warning警告。根据下文“saying”可知，电话那头的声音说莱利昏倒了。故选A项。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：桑德勒回忆道：“电话那头的声音说莱利昏倒了，他们告诉我他们要把她送到医院，我要马上去。A. stadium体育场；B. campus校园；C. museum博物馆；D. hospital医院。根据下文“The hospital”可知，要被送往医院。故选D项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：莱利被送往的医院位于纽约州北部，距离这里有几个小时的路程。A. transported运输；B. invited邀请；C. trapped 设陷阱；D. surrounded包围。根据上文“they were telling me that they were taking her to a ___3___ ”可知，莱利被送往的医院位于纽约州北部。故选A项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：桑德勒吓得没法开车，所以他在网上订了一辆出租车。A. rented出租；B. booked预定；C. bought买；D. parked停车。根据下文“When the driver arrived”可知，他在网上订了一辆出租车。故选B项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当司机到达时，桑德勒解释说这将是一段很长的车程。A. complained抱怨；B. promised承诺；C. wondered想知道；D. explained解释。根据下文“it was going be a long drive”可知，这是在解释情况。故选D项。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：让人欣慰的是，司机能够理解桑德勒的处境。A. alarming令人担忧的，令人恐惧的；B. confusing令人困惑的；C. comforting安慰的；D. embarrassing令人尴尬的。根据下文“the driver could have a understanding of Sandler’s situation.”可知，让人欣慰的是，司机能够理解桑德勒的处境。故选C项。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当他们到达医院时，桑德勒试图给司机钱。A. reached到达；B. built建造；C. chose选择；D. explored探索。根据下文“Sandler tried to give the driver ___9___”可知，当他们到达医院时，桑德勒试图给司机钱。故选A项。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当他们到达医院时，桑德勒试图给司机钱。A. courage勇气；B. information信息；C. money钱；D. trouble麻烦。根据常识可知，打车是要花钱的。故选C项。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我记得我想给他小费，但他拒绝了。A. added增加；B. failed失败；C. hesitated犹豫；D. refused拒绝。根据上文“But the man didn’t take it.”可知，消费和打车费用，司机都拒绝接受。故选D项。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他只知道这对父母来说是最糟糕的事情，”桑德勒回忆说。A. driver司机；B. designer设计者；C. parent父母；D. doctor医生。根据上文“In August 2024, Sandler’s 9-year-old daughter, Riley”可知，司机只知道这对父母来说是最糟糕的事情。故选C项。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：幸运的是，在医生和桑德勒的照顾下，莱利逐渐苏醒过来，慢慢恢复了健康。A. guidance指导；B. care关心；C. debate讨论； D. order命令。根据下文“the doctors and Sandler”可知，在医生和桑德勒的照顾下，莱利逐渐苏醒过来。故选B项。 【33题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：幸运的是，在医生和桑德勒的照顾下，莱利逐渐苏醒过来，慢慢恢复了健康。A. slowly慢慢地；B. secretly秘密地；C. lately最近；D. accidentally偶然地。根据上文“Riley gradually came round ”可知，慢慢恢复了健康。故选A项。 【34题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：那天晚上是桑德勒经历过的最艰难的经历之一。A. served up上菜；B. draw on利用，借鉴；C. gone through经历；D. talked about谈论。根据上文“the most difficult experiences”可知，那天晚上是桑德勒经历过的最艰难的经历之一。故选C项。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：现在我仍然非常感谢你那天晚上的好意。A. scared害怕的；B. generous慷慨的；C. curious好奇的；D. grateful感激的。根据下文“That was one of the kindest and sweetest things anyone’s ever done for me.” 可知，桑德勒对司机是感激的。故选D项。 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。 Old Town of Lijiang is a well-preserved old town of ethnic minorities with brilliant culture, ___36___ (locate) in a central town of the Lijiang Autonomous County of the Naxi Ethnic Minority in Yunnan Province. Old Town of Lijiang which occupies an area of 3. 8 square kilometers ___37___ (build) firstly in the late Song Dynasty and the early Yuan Dynasty. Since Kubla Khan, the first emperor of the Yuan Dynasty, set his reign (统治) here, Lijiang was on ___38___ fast developmental way and became the political, cultural, and educational center in this area, ___39___ (play) a very important role in the trading activities. Till now, when anyone walks on the streets of Old Town of Lijiang, he can feel the prosperity and flourish from the shops with fancy ___40___ superb collections of handicrafts. Old Town of Lijiang, ___41___ is built along the line of mountains and the flow of rivers, provides a very precious sample ___42___ (study) the old-time architecture. As a result of the ___43___ (combine) of the multinational culture and the progress of Naxi ethnic minority, the buildings here combine the best parts of the ___44___ (architecture) characters of Han, Bai, and Xizang into a unique Naxi style. Old Town of Lijiang is now a famous tourist attraction for its traditional ethnic culture and customs, unique buildings and the beautiful natural ____45____ (view). 【答案】36. located 37. was built 38. a 39. playing 40. and 41. which 42. to study 43. combination 44. architectural 45. views 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了丽江古城的地理位置、历史文化、建筑风格和旅游特色。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：丽江古城是一座保存完好、文化灿烂的少数民族古城，位于云南省丽江纳西族自治县中心城镇。此处为非谓语动词作状语，locate和逻辑主语Old Town of Lijiang为被动关系，所以为过去分词形式。故填located。 【37题详解】 考查动词时态和语态。句意：丽江古城始建于宋末元初，占地面积3.8平方公里。此处为谓语动词的填入，根据时间状语in the late Song Dynasty and the early Yuan Dynasty可知，应为一般过去时，结合主语Old Town of Lijiang为单数名词和动词build为被动关系，所以为一般过去时的被动语态结构。故填was built。 【38题详解】 考查冠词。句意：自从元朝第一位皇帝忽必烈在这里统治以来，丽江迅速发展，成为这一地区的政治、文化和教育中心，在贸易活动中发挥着非常重要的作用。根据句意以及空后fast developmental way为单数名词可知，此处为表示泛指“一个快速发展之路”，结合fast为首音节辅音单词，所以为不定冠词a的填入。故填a。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：自从元朝第一位皇帝忽必烈在这里统治以来，丽江迅速发展，成为这一地区政治、文化和教育中心，在贸易活动中发挥着非常重要的作用。此处为非谓语动词作状语，play和逻辑主语Lijiang为主动关系，所以为现在分词形式。故填playing。 【40题详解】 考查连词。句意：直到现在，当任何人走在丽江古城的街道上，他都能从那些拥有精美和精湛的手工艺品的商店中感受到繁荣和繁荣。根据句意可知，此处为连词and表示“和，以及”连接前后两个形容词fancy和superb，构成并列定语修饰collections。故填and。 【41题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：丽江古城依山而建，依水而流，为研究古代建筑提供了非常珍贵的样本。此处为关系代词which引导的非限制性定语从句，关系词指代先行词Old Town of Lijiang在从句中作主语成分。故填which。 【42题详解】 考查动词不定式。句意：丽江古城依山而建，依水而流，为研究古代建筑提供了非常珍贵的样本。根据句意可知，此处为动词不定式to do表示“为了……”作目的状语，满足句意要求。故填to study。 【43题详解】 考查名词。句意：由于多民族文化和纳西族的进步相结合，这里的建筑结合了汉、白、西藏建筑特色的精华，形成了独特的纳西族风格。由空前the定冠词可知，此处为名词形式，和of后的名词短语形成所属关系。故填combination。 【44题详解】 考查形容词。句意：由于多民族文化和纳西族的进步相结合，这里的建筑结合了汉、白、西藏建筑特色的精华，形成了独特的纳西族风格。由空后characters为名词可知，此处为形容词architectural“建筑学的”作定语修饰该名词，满足句意要求。故填architectural。 【45题详解】 考查名词复数形式。句意：丽江古城现在以其传统的民族文化和习俗、独特的建筑和美丽的自然景观而闻名于世。名词view“风景”，是可数名词，要用复数views表泛指。故填views。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，你班下个星期五将举办英语单词听写 (dictation) 比赛。请你给外教Mr. White写封邮件，邀请他担任比赛的评委，内容包括： 1. 比赛的时间和地点； 2. 比赛的目的和内容； 3. 发出邀请。 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。 Dear Mr. White, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Mr. White, I’m writing to tell you that our class is going to hold an English word dictation competition next Friday in our classroom. The purpose of this competition is to enhance our spelling skills and enlarge our vocabulary. The content mainly covers the common words and phrases that we have learned recently. We believe this competition will not only help us consolidate what we have learned but also arouse our enthusiasm for English learning. We sincerely invite you to be the judge of this competition. We are all looking forward to your presence and guidance. Please reply to me at your earliest convenience. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作中的邀请信。要求考生给外教Mr. White写封邮件，邀请他担任班级下周举办的英语单词听写比赛的评委。 【详解】1.词汇积累 目的：purpose→ aim 提高：enhance→ improve 激起：arouse→ stir up 真诚地：sincerely→ genuinely 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：The purpose of this competition is to enhance our spelling skills and enlarge our vocabulary. 拓展句：The purpose of this competition is that we can enhance our spelling skills and enlarge our vocabulary. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m writing to tell you that our class is going to hold an English word dictation competition next Friday in our classroom.（运用了that引导的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】The content mainly covers the common words and phrases that we have learned recently.（运用了that引导的定语从句） 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 After graduating from high school, I opened a small barbershop (理发店) in the community where I lived. My goal wasn’t to make a lot of money, but to serve my neighbors, because they helped me when I was in need. I kept my prices low and made sure everyone felt welcome. Among all my clients, my favorite was a five-year-old boy named Jackson. Jackson was an introvert (内向的人), very afraid of dealing with people, and hated getting his hair cut. So getting a haircut is a special challenge for him. One afternoon, Jaekson’s mother, Emily, came into my shop looking exhausted and desperate. She explained that Jackson had been terrified of haircuts for as long as she could remember. It was typically a bit hard to convince him to sit down. And he’d get so resistant later that he’d start kicking and screaming. They had tried several barbers before, but none had succeeded in making Jackson feel comfortable. Understanding her struggle, I decided to approach the situation differently. Instead of starting the haircut right away, I focused on building a friendship with Jackson. I noticed that he was fascinated by the bright colors of the toys I had in my shop, so I used them as an icebreaker. Over the next few visits, Jackson and I spent a lot of time together without the pressure of a haircut. We played games and built towers with blocks. I even let him “cut” the hair of one of my old dolls. Slowly, Jackson began to trust me. He would laugh when I made funny faces and even started looking forward to our play sessions. After a few weeks, I decided to introduce the idea of a haircut as a fun challenge. I told Jackson that he was a superhero and needed a special haircut to complete his transformation. I brought a small cape (短斗篷) for him to wear and let him hold a toy that made him feel brave. I explained that the haircut was part of his superhero training, a mission he had to complete to gain his superhuman power. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The first haircut was slow and cautious (谨慎的). _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ From that day on, Jackson became a regular at my shop. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 The first haircut was slow and cautious (谨慎的). I moved the scissors gingerly, constantly checking in with Jackson to ensure he was at ease. Every few seconds, I would stop and ask him if he was okay. His little hands were tightly holding onto the cape, but his eyes showed less fear. With each snip of the scissors, I could see his confidence growing. Finally, when the haircut was done, Jackson looked in the mirror, a big smile spreading across his face. From that day on, Jackson became a regular at my shop. Not only did he come for haircuts, but also to share the joys and sorrows of his kindergarten life. He would bring his new toys to show me and tell me stories about his kindergarten. I was so glad that I could make such a big difference in his life. And seeing his transformation from a scared little boy to a confident one filled my heart with warmth and joy. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者与一位害怕剪发的内向小男孩Jackson之间的故事，展现了作者如何通过耐心和创意帮助Jackson克服恐惧，建立起对他的信任，并最终使Jackson对剪发产生了积极的态度。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“第一次理发是缓慢而谨慎的。”以及第二段首句内容“从那天起，Jackson就成了我店里的常客。”可知，第一段可描写作者小心翼翼地为Jackson理发，而Jackson竟然也没有反抗，并且还很满意。 ②由第二段首句内容“从那天起，Jackson就成了我店里的常客。”可知，第二段可描写Jackson慢慢学会了分享，逐渐变成了一个自信开朗的男孩。 2.续写线索：作者小心翼翼地开始为小男孩理发——每隔一会儿，作者就会停下来询问男孩怎样——幸运的是，Jackson并没有反抗，并且还很感激——从此，Jackson成为了作者店里的常客——而且，他不仅来理发，还会和作者分享生活中的喜怒哀乐——慢慢地，Jackson从一个内向的男孩变成了一个自信的男孩 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①确保：ensure/make sure ②抓住：hold onto/get hold of ③填满：fill/stuff 情绪类 ①害怕：fear/fright ②高兴的：glad/happy/delighted 【点睛】【高分句型1】Every few seconds, I would stop and ask him if he was okay.（运用了if引导的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】Finally, when the haircut was done, Jackson looked in the mirror, a big smile spreading across his face.（运用了when引导的状语从句及现在分词作定语） 1—5 CBAAC 6—10 BABCC 11—15 BBCCB 16—20 ABAAC 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024年秋学期期中考试 高二英语 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C. 1. Where did the woman go yesterday? A. To her sister’s house. B. To the man’s house. C. To the hospital. 2. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Boss and secretary. B. Teacher and student. C. Mother and son. 3. When will the speakers go to see the play? A. On Sunday. B. On Saturday. C. On Friday. 4. What should the man do? A. Have a good rest. B. Take some medicine. C. Receive an operation. 5. How does the girl feel about the exam tomorrow? A. Nervous. B. Confused. C. Confident. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What are the speakers doing? A. Sharing their travel experiences. B. Discussing travel on the phone. C. Talking about Shandong history. 7. Where do the speakers decide to go? A. To Qingdao. B. To Zibo. C. To Jinan. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. How old is the United Nations in 2024? A. 83 years old. B. 79 years old. C. 48 years old. 9. Which of the following is the celebration of the man’s school? A. Singing the school song. B. Doing voluntary work. C. Having a food festival. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What will the speakers do this weekend? A. Go shopping. B. See a play. C. Go on a picnic. 11. What is the man’s attitude to cooking their own food in Tava? A. Scared. B. Uncertain. C. Negative. 12. Why do the speakers ask more friends? A. To play football there. B. To play volleyball there. C. To share delicious food. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Where does the man plan to volunteer? A. In Beijing. B. In Washington. C. In Utah. 14. What does the man hope to do as a volunteer? A. Teach in a primary school. B. Protect sea animals. C. Protect desert wildlife. 15. How many times has the woman volunteered? A. Once. B. Twice. C. Three times. 16 When will the man finish his voluntary work? A. On June 30th next year. B. On December 1st this year. C. On October 1st this year. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What did the speaker do last Sunday? A. He saved a motorbike driver by chance. B. He went shopping in a supermarket. C. He visited a motorbike driver in hospital. 18. How did the speaker go to hospital? A. By taxi. B. By motorbike. C. By ambulance. 19 Who paid for the medicine? A. The speaker himself. B. The motorbike driver. C. The speaker’s friend. 20. What is the speaker talking about? A. A story of a lucky motorbike driver. B. A serious accident that he witnessed. C. An unforgettable personal experience. 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 Greenfield Nature Center introduces a new interactive program aimed at developing a love for nature in young children. The program is designed to engage children’s senses and curiosity through hands-on activities and guided exploration. Sensory Exploration Activities Children will have the opportunity to touch various natural materials, listen to the sounds of wildlife, and observe the colors of plants and animals. The program includes a variety of educational games and crafts that teach children about different species, ecosystems, and the importance of conservation. Junior Naturalist One of the highlights of the program is the “Junior Naturalist” activity, where children can become junior naturalists for a day, learning to identify local plants and animals and understanding their roles in the ecosystem. In addition, the interactive discussions bring wildlife to life. Family Nature Walk The program also offers a “Family Nature Walk”, where parents and children can explore the nature trails together, discovering the beauty and diversity of the local environment. Expert guides provide insights into the natural world, making the experience both enjoyable and educational. Program Details and Registration The Greenfield Nature Center’s program is open to children aged 3 to 8 and is free of charge. It runs on selected weekends throughout the year. For more information or to register, please contact 212-555-1234. 1. What can the program offer the children? A. An opportunity to learn art. B. A chance to get into nature. C. An experience to know custom. D. An arrangement to feed wildlife. 2. What should the children do in the “Junior Naturalist” activity? A. Talk about wildlife. B. Grow some local plants. C. Write professional reports. D. Tell stories about childhood. 3. Which is mentioned in the program? A. Age limitation. B. Advance booking. C. Related experience. D. Parents’ company. B Anantawan was born without most of his right forearm. The disability was a barrier to music when, in fifth grade, he said his music teacher wanted all the students to learn to play the recorder (竖笛). Instead of giving up, Anantawan and his parents decided to find him a different instrument to explore his musical talent. “My family chose the violin because they thought it was the most beautiful instrument,” Anantawan said. They contacted the Toronto-area hospital near the family, asking them to create an adaptive cast (石膏) on his arm that would allow the then 10-year-old to hold the bow (琴弓). A group of engineers worked alongside Anantawan to build a special device. With it, Anantawan could use the bow and use his shoulder to make the sound. “From the very first note that I was playing, I was really attracted to the sound and the connection of my body to the instrument and being able to express my imagination,” he said. Although Anantawan is grateful for the technology that allows him and others with disabilities to find access to music, he said the most important part of access is the inclusive attitude of teachers, supporters and those who encourage young learners or musicians by telling them they can do anything. Anantawan is working to provide that space for others. As an associate professor at the Berklee College of Music, Anantawan founded the Music Inclusion Ensemble, a group of students with disabilities that provide accommodations for musicians according to their needs. Anantawan hopes to inspire people without being defined only by the challenges they face as a result of their disability. 4. Why did Anantawan’s family get in touch with the hospital? A. To find a man-made hand for him. B To inspire him to learn to play the recorder. C. To add something to his right arm. D. To gain advice on adapting a violin. 5. What does Anantawan think is the key to the disabled’s access to music? A. Fair competitions. B. Inclusive attitudes. C. Enough resources. D. Lasting cooperation. 6. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. Why Anantawan becomes active. B. What Anantawan contributes his time to. C. How Anantawan lives in his free time. D. Who Anantawan plays music with. 7. Which of the following can best describe Anantawan? A. Open-minded and sporty. B. Hesitant and lonely. C. Wealthy and humorous. D. Appreciative and kind. C “It felt like magic.” Joshua Vermillion was describing the first time he used artificial intelligence (AI) to make an image. Vermillion is an architect and designer. He creates artwork of spaces. Before he started using AI to do this, Vermillion would make maybe 10 pieces in a year. Last year, though, he made around 150 works. “I can just simply tell the computer what I want in simple English,” he says. “What a time to be alive!” Many other artists, though, aren’t so ecstatic about AI-generated art. Katria Raden is an independent illustrator and author. People used to hire her regularly to create art for marketing materials or to illustrate children’s books. Last year, almost no one reached out about these types of jobs. The rise of AI may help explain this. “At times I think it’s a bad dream,” she says. “I feel scared and angry, but also pretty sad.” Using AI to create an image is quick and easy. There are many popular image generators. They are cheap or even free to use. They also pose threats to some artists’ jobs. But the problems go deeper than that. These images were scraped (勉强获得) from the Internet. Data scraping automatically pulls files from web pages. Often, no one asks permission or checks what these files contain. Thousands of artists’ names and works have been found in the data set. Illegal or harmful images and people’s personal photos are also among those data. Raden doesn’t like the way AI image generators were trained or how they’ re being used. “It will have a bad effect,” she says. Many artists agree with her. Vermillion sees their point. But for him, the rise of AI tools has been mostly positive. At design workshops he runs, he always asks people how they use AI in their works. He recalls one participant saying, “Sometimes I just need a creative partner that doesn’t think like I do.” AI, he feels, can play that role. 8. How does AI affect Vermillion? A. He lives a simple life. B. He becomes highly productive. C. He is filled with a sense of loss. D. He tends to write children’s books. 9. What does the underlined word “ecstatic” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Regretful. B. Curious. C. Excited. D. Ashamed. 10. What does Raden think of AI? A. It threatens her work. B. It increases her income. C. It is a convenience for her. D. It enables her to work freely. 11. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To recommend a book about AL B. To introduce an admirable artist. C. To share various opinions on AL D. To voice his views on modern life. D A team of researchers led by an archaeologist at the University of Sydney are the first to suggest that eyed needles (针) were a new technological innovation used to decorate clothing for social and cultural purposes. Dr. Gilligan and his co-authors reexplain the evidence of recent discoveries in the development of clothing. “Why do we wear clothes? We think that it’s part of being human. When you look at different cultures, you realize that people existed and functioned perfectly enough in society,” Dr. Gilligan says. “What interests me is the change of clothing from being a physical necessity in certain environments, to a social necessity in all environments.” The earliest known eyed needles appeared about 40,000 years ago in Siberia. One of the man-made objects from the Stone Age, eyed needles are more difficult to make when compared to bone awls (尖钻), which was used for creating fitted clothing. Bone awls are tools made of animal bones that are sharpened. Eyed needles are revised bone awls, with a hole in them. As evidence suggests bone awls were already being used to create tailored clothes, the innovation of eyed needles may reflect the production of more complex (复杂的) clothing, as well as the decoration of clothes by attaching small decorative items onto them. Dr. Gilligan and his co-authors argue that clothing became an item of decoration because traditional body decoration methods, like body painting, weren’t possible during the latter part of the last Ice Age in colder parts of Eurasia, because people were needing to wear clothes all the time to survive. The changes of clothing allowed larger and more complex societies to form, as people could relocate to colder climates while also cooperating with their community based on shared clothing styles and symbols. The skills associated with clothing contributed to a more sustainable (可持续的) lifestyle and improved the long-term survival and prosperity of human communities. 12. What was Dr. Gilligan’s doubt related to? A. The long history of clothing. B. The function of clothes. C. The wide-spread area of clothing. D. The process of making clothes. 13. Why might eyed needles be considered more advanced than bone awls? A. They were made of stronger materials. B. They helped produce fancier clothes. C They were easier to produce than bone awls. D. They were used mainly for creating basic clothing. 14. What does the author think of the changes of clothing? A. Beneficial. B. Challenging. C. Impractical. D. Confusing. 15. What is a suitable title for the text? A. The history of eyed needles: Their use in ancient China. B. The beginnings of fashion: Eyed needles and the changes of clothing. C. The development of technology: Eyed needles and bone awls. D. The innovation of bone awls: Impact on clothing decoration. 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。 Mastering new vocabulary is crucial for students, as it improves their language skills and understanding of the world. Here are some practical strategies to help children learn new words effectively. Establish a study schedule ____16____. Having a consistent study schedule helps in making learning a habit. This routine not only improves focus but also ensures that vocabulary building becomes a regular part of the children’s study sessions. Practice writing and repetition Encourage children to write down new vocabulary many times. ____17____. Additionally, have them say the words and their definitions aloud to strengthen learning through hearing and verbal repetition. ____18____ Help children understand how to use new words by creating sentences together. Using words in sentences provides clarity. This activity helps them see how words function in real-life communication and deepens their understanding of the words’ meanings and usage. ____19____. Gradual learning and review ____20____. Start with a few words and gradually increase the number as they become more confident. Regularly review previously learned words to reinforce (加强) their memories. By integrating these skills into children’s study routine, you can help them build a strong vocabulary foundation that will support their academic success and love for learning. A. Use words in the context. B. Don’t give out so much homework. C. Take part in more essay competitions. D. Writing words down can aid in spelling. E. Avoid exposing children to too many new words at a time. F. Start by setting aside a specific time for studying words each day. G. Try to create different settings for interesting word learning experiences. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 In August 2024, Sandler’s 9-year-old daughter, Riley, went to a sleep-away camp for the summer. Early one morning, the ___21___ got a call from the camp. “The ___22___ on the other end was saying that Riley had collapsed (昏倒), and they were telling me that they were taking her to a ___23___ and I needed to get there right away,” Sandler remembered. The hospital where Riley was being ___24___ was in upstate New York, hours away. Sandler was too shaken up to drive, so he ___25___ a taxi online. When the driver arrived, Sandler ___26___ that it was going be a long drive. It was ___27___ that the driver could have a understanding of Sandler’s situation. When they ___28___ the hospital, Sandler tried to give the driver ___29___. But the man didn’t take it. “I remember trying to tip him, but he ____30____. He just knew this was the worst thing that could ever happen to a ____31____,” Sandler recalled. Luckily, with the ____32____ of the doctors and Sandler, Riley gradually came round and recovered ____33____. That night was one of the most difficult experiences Sandler has ever ____34____. Yet he still thinks about the driver and wants to send a message: “Now I am still very ____35____ for your kindness that night. That was one of the kindest and sweetest things anyone’s ever done for me.” 21. A. audience B. family C. team D. staff 22. A. voice B. signal C. power D. warning 23. A. stadium B. campus C. museum D. hospital 24. A. transported B. invited C. trapped D. surrounded 25. A. rented B. booked C. bought D. parked 26. A. complained B. promised C. wondered D. explained 27. A. alarming B. confusing C. comforting D. embarrassing 28. A. reached B. built C. chose D. explored 29. A. courage B. information C. money D. trouble 30. A. added B. failed C. hesitated D. refused 31. A. driver B. designer C. parent D. doctor 32. A. guidance B. care C. debate D. order 33. A. slowly B. secretly C. lately D. accidentally 34. A. served up B. draw on C. gone through D. talked about 35. A. scared B. generous C. curious D. grateful 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。 Old Town of Lijiang is a well-preserved old town of ethnic minorities with brilliant culture, ___36___ (locate) in a central town of the Lijiang Autonomous County of the Naxi Ethnic Minority in Yunnan Province. Old Town of Lijiang which occupies an area of 3. 8 square kilometers ___37___ (build) firstly in the late Song Dynasty and the early Yuan Dynasty. Since Kubla Khan, the first emperor of the Yuan Dynasty, set his reign (统治) here, Lijiang was on ___38___ fast developmental way and became the political, cultural, and educational center in this area, ___39___ (play) a very important role in the trading activities. Till now, when anyone walks on the streets of Old Town of Lijiang, he can feel the prosperity and flourish from the shops with fancy ___40___ superb collections of handicrafts. Old Town of Lijiang, ___41___ is built along the line of mountains and the flow of rivers, provides a very precious sample ___42___ (study) the old-time architecture. As a result of the ___43___ (combine) of the multinational culture and the progress of Naxi ethnic minority, the buildings here combine the best parts of the ___44___ (architecture) characters of Han, Bai, and Xizang into a unique Naxi style. Old Town of Lijiang is now a famous tourist attraction for its traditional ethnic culture and customs, unique buildings and the beautiful natural ____45____ (view). 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，你班下个星期五将举办英语单词听写 (dictation) 比赛。请你给外教Mr. White写封邮件，邀请他担任比赛的评委，内容包括： 1. 比赛的时间和地点； 2. 比赛的目的和内容； 3. 发出邀请。 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。 Dear Mr. White, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整短文。 After graduating from high school, I opened a small barbershop (理发店) in the community where I lived. My goal wasn’t to make a lot of money, but to serve my neighbors, because they helped me when I was in need. I kept my prices low and made sure everyone felt welcome. Among all my clients, my favorite was a five-year-old boy named Jackson. Jackson was an introvert (内向的人), very afraid of dealing with people, and hated getting his hair cut. So getting a haircut is a special challenge for him. One afternoon, Jaekson’s mother, Emily, came into my shop looking exhausted and desperate. She explained that Jackson had been terrified of haircuts for as long as she could remember. It was typically a bit hard to convince him to sit down. And he’d get so resistant later that he’d start kicking and screaming. They had tried several barbers before, but none had succeeded in making Jackson feel comfortable. Understanding her struggle, I decided to approach the situation differently. Instead of starting the haircut right away, I focused on building a friendship with Jackson. I noticed that he was fascinated by the bright colors of the toys I had in my shop, so I used them as an icebreaker. Over the next few visits, Jackson and I spent a lot of time together without the pressure of a haircut. We played games and built towers with blocks. I even let him “cut” the hair of one of my old dolls. Slowly, Jackson began to trust me. He would laugh when I made funny faces and even started looking forward to our play sessions. After a few weeks, I decided to introduce the idea of a haircut as a fun challenge. I told Jackson that he was a superhero and needed a special haircut to complete his transformation. I brought a small cape (短斗篷) for him to wear and let him hold a toy that made him feel brave. I explained that the haircut was part of his superhero training, a mission he had to complete to gain his superhuman power. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The first haircut was slow and cautious (谨慎的). _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ From that day on, Jackson became a regular at my shop. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1—5 CBAAC 6—10 BABCC 11—15 BBCCB 16—20 ABAAC 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$