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沧衡名校联盟高二年级2024—2025学年上学期期中考试 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. Why does the woman learn to sing Chinese songs? A. To learn the language. B. To give a performance. C. To meet her Chinese friend. 2. How does the woman find the English program? A. Quite interesting. B. Very important. C. A little difficult. 3. What can we say about the woman? A. She is forgetful. B. She is talkative. C. She is hard-working. 4. When can the speakers meet? A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Wednesday. 5. Why does the man refuse the woman’s offer? A. He is very busy. B. He is poorly paid. C. He is not 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 is the man trying to do? A. Fix up the network. B. Connect to the network. C. Ask the waiter for a menu. 7. What does the woman tell the man to do? A. Check the password. B. Try the CAFEI network. C. Use the CAFE2 network. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A short video. B. A piece of music. C. A competition. 9. How does the woman feel about “Victory”? A. It’s inspiring. B. It’s expensive. C. It’s ordinary. 听第8段材料，回答第10 至 12题。 10. Why do weightlifters shout when lifting according to the man? A. To release more power. B. To make body healthier. C. To avoid an emergency. 11. How does the woman feel about the man’s explanation? A. Confused. B. Surprised. C. Doubtful. 12. What is the woman? A. An athlete. B. A student. C. A journalist. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What do we know about the woman? A. She has just moved to a new place. B. Her neighbors have just moved here. C. Her new neighbors seem unfriendly. 14. What does the woman complain about the neighbors’s on? A. He avoids speaking to her. B. His car radio makes big noise. C. He often comes home so late. 15. What does the man advise the woman to do? A. Introduce her kids to her neighbors. B. Telephone her neighbors to complain. C. Tell her neighbors about her trouble. 16. What is the relationship between the speakers? A Strangers. B. A couple. C. Friends. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the speaker doing? A. Giving a lesson. B. Reporting a study. C. Hosting a music program. 18. How old was Beethoven when he published his first work? A. 30 years old. B. 21 years old. C. 13 years old. 19 When did the music piece Symphony No.5 in C Minor come out? A. In 1804. B. In 1814. C. In 1808. 20. What is Fidelio? A. A poem. B. An opera. C. A book. 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 Would you like to admire autumn’s leaves? Does the colorful and natural scenery in the autumn attract you to travel there? We have selected four popular choices for leaf watching in America. Littleton, New Hampshire Its riverside village has a path along the water where visitors can appreciate the autumn leaves by the riverbanks. There’s also a Sunday farmers’ market and a number of antique (古玩) stores to look at. But the historic town’s biggest draw is what lies on its doorstep. To the southwest there’s White Mountain National Forest, a favourite for outdoor lovers. There are hiking trails and peaks with thick colorful forests in autumn. Bolton Landing, New York On Lake George in northern New York state, Bolton Landing is a beautiful town with a charming main street. Autumn makes its surrounding Adirondack Mountains’ forests even more attractive. The Adirondack Balloon Festival is another highlight, during which travelers can watch the more than 70 hot air balloons go up at sunrise against the leafy skyline. La Conner, Washington Since the 1940s, this place has been a gathering place for artists, with fiery red, orange, and yellow larch, poplar, and maple trees forming the town’s autumn colors, and has long been a source of inspiration for painters and writers. The restored historical buildings now house local restaurants, cafes, museums and galleries. You can walk around the town and admire a collection of local art organized by the La Conner Arts Commission each year. Greenville, Maine Colors appear earlier in the far north and visitors heading for Greenville to experience autumn on Moosehead Lake should plan on taking their trip in September or the first week of October. The lake is considered one of the best places to bathe in autumn colors in Maine. Travelers can also hike to Moxie Falls, a waterfall surrounded by leaves, to admire autumn’s beauty. 1. Which place attracts hot air balloon lovers? A. Littleton, New Hampshire. B. Bolton Landing, New York. C. La Conner, Washington. D. Greenville, Maine. 2. What can visitors do at Greenville? A. Hike to Moxie Falls. B. Go boating on Lake George. C. Buy produce from local farms. D. Have a walking tour in White Mountain National Forest. 3. What do the listed places have in common? A. They are favored by people enjoying fall leaves. B. They have many famous antique stores. C. They have exhibits of local artworks. D. They are in Britain. B When Myrna was ten, she lived in Ohio, and witnessed a terrible tornado. She was playing in the backyard one day when she heard a strange sound. The sky turned purple, with a little green. Looking into the woods behind her, she saw a long tornado. The tornado headed for the house across from hers! Then, Myrna found a little boy tumbling (摔倒) inside a house. It was terrifying. Myrna felt she couldn’t move. She seemed stuck to the ground. She kept watching and saw the boy get sucked out of the house! She screamed for help, but no one responded. Myrna went inside and told her dad what she had seen. Her dad had been watching the tornado from inside the house. When Myrna came in, he realized that she had been outside, and he started to scold (责骂) her. However, Myrna told her father that she had seen the tornado pick up a house and cause a boy to fly out. Her father expressed sadness for the boy and his parents, and hoped the boy was safe and sound. After the tornado ended, Myrna’s father decided to go over to the remains of the house. He saw that the owners had returned home and were searching through the mess. He asked what was wrong, and the owners worriedly replied that they couldn’t find their little boy. Myrna said to the owners what she had seen. They asked in which direction the boy had gone, and Myrna pointed. The owners rushed off, and Myrna and her father joined in the search. They found the boy 2 days later, and he was alive! He had been blown 1.5 miles way from his house, but had landed in a tree and had survived. The owners were very grateful for Myrna and her father’s help. This result caused Myrna to nearly cry. She was excited and proud that she had been able to influence someone’s life at such a young age. 4. Where did the strange sound come from that Myrna heard? A. From an animal. B. From a little boy. C. From the tree. D. From the tornado. 5. Why was Myrna’s father angry with her when she came in? A. She forgot to do her homework. B. She forgot to go to school in time. C. She failed to save the boy from the tornado. D. She stayed outside when the tornado came. 6. How did the father feel when knowing the boy’s story? A. Sad. B. Calm. C. Angry and nervous. D. Disappointed and puzzled. 7. Why did the girl almost cry? A. She had been scolded by her father. B She was excited and proud of herself. C. She had been badly hurt by the tornado. D. She was ashamed not to help the boy’s parents. C 2023 was a “breakout year” for artificial intelligence (AI). Following the release of AI at the end of 2022, machine learning has increasingly been in the public eye. AI made its way into courtrooms, music and art this year, raising a lot of concerns from the public. In the field of science, the cutting-edge technology is paving the way toward new discoveries and more advanced processing of data. Several groups of researchers experimented with having AI algorithms generate words, images and even music based on people’s brain scans—a technique that, in the end, could help stroke patients and paralyzed people to communicate with other people by thinking. Machine learning has helped in conservation, such as by tracking migrating birds — the AI-powered tool BirdCast can warn people of an incoming wave of migrants, which may help prevent disease, inform Lights Out programs to reduce window strikes, and remind bird watchers of large groups of birds in their area. Scientists are also developing AI tools that can identify species based only on a photograph, distinguish between similar-looking mushrooms or recognize a bird species from its song. Inspired by the way, a famous AI company follows patterns in language to generate words, and researchers have experimented with translating whale sounds using AI. At the same time, experts warned this year the public of the need to regulate the rapidly advancing technology. For example, Geoffrey Hinton, a machine learning pioneer, quit his job in May so that he could speak more freely about his worries about AI’s future. Experts have raised concerns that AI could spread misinformation, manipulate humans and influence the job market badly if it is completely out of control. But innovation continues after all, and it seems likely that researchers will increasingly use AI to attempt breakthroughs in many fields. 8. What does the underlined word “cutting-edge” in the first paragraph probably mean? A. Abnormal. B. Advanced. C. Outdated. D. Curious. 9. What is the second paragraph mainly about? A. The development of AI in history. B. The negative or harmful side of AI. C. The advantages and disadvantages of AI. D The application of AI in various fields. 10. What can we infer from the last paragraph? A. AI development has stopped. B. Experts only see positive outcomes from AI. C. Despite concerns, AI research will continue. D. Geoffrey Hinton supports uncontrolled AI. 11. Why do experts find it necessary to regulate the AI? A. It may do harm to health. B. It may lead to pollution. C. It may result in unemployment. D. It may make people become dishonest. D Tigers can weigh over 600 pounds, leap up to 20 feet and take down prey (猎物) nearly five times their weight. But for all their strength, their position on the food chain in their habitats can be fragile. To survive, a single tiger must consume about 100 pounds of flesh each week. That equals about 50 large animals each year. This means tigers require large parts of land, and the land must be filled with prey. In the past century, however, people have been closing in, clearing vast areas of habitat for agriculture. Hunting has also driven down numbers of prey animals. An estimated global tiger population of 100,000 in 1900, spread across Asia and parts of the Middle East, today measures about 4,500. The number was 3,200 in2010. Tigers now occupy less than 7% of their historical range. In India, where 70% of the world’s wild tigers live, human population growth and development are pressing people and tigers closer together. Millions of people now live in “buffer zones” around tiger reserves, and each year tigers kill hundreds of farm animals. Krithi, head of the Centre for Wildlife Studies, spends significant time and resources trying to reduce human-wildlife conflict. One of the centre’s programs works with around 2,000 rural communities to provide government payments for people who have lost farm animals to tigers’ attacks. “These payments don’t fully make up for what people have lost, but can help them face it,” Krithi says. “If these payments don’t reach people, the chance of building hatred toward tigers will go up.” Another program teaches children about the role tigers and other animals play in their ecosystems. Krithi says, “Or the kids will view wildlife with hostility and fear.” It also provides them with simple tips, such as carrying flashlights and talking loudly while traveling in groups, to keep them safe near wildlife. 12. What condition must tigers need for survival? A. High mountains. B. Vast grasslands. C. Large population. D. Enough land and prey. 13. Which has the largest population of the world’s wild tigers? A. Asia. B. Africa. C. Europe. D. America. 14. What is the purpose of the government payments? A. To pay for the losses of crops. B. To encourage people to raise tigers. C. To make up for the losses of people. D. To inspire people to keep more farm animals. 15. How many pieces of simple suggestions are given in the last paragraph? A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D. 5. 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。 To some extent, smartphones are extensions (延伸) of our hands, but it’s easy to forget how much time we actually spend on them. Here are ways for you to get rid of (摆脱) this addiction. ___16___. They keep us connected to friends, work, the news and funny videos. But when you start feeling anxious about not having your phone around, that’s different. It’s one thing to feel inconvenient, but it’s another to feel really anxious. Is that the case with you? ___17___? If so, start slow. Try leaving your phone at home for short, controlled periods to take a quick walk. Gradually, it’s okay even without a phone for a long time. I found myself checking my phone from time to time. And what do I find? Nothing new. ___18___. It’s just the habit of checking for the sake of (为了) checking. So, how have I been getting rid of this habit? One strategy is to create some trouble. Set your phone to require a password to unlock rather than immediately open it through facial recognition. If you find yourself pulling out your phone during dinner with friends, at family gatherings, or even when someone is telling you something important, this might be a sign of phone addiction. ___19___. That is, when I’m about to meet with friends, I set my phone to “Do Not Disturb (干扰) ” mode or put it on airplane mode. I’ve even left my phone in my bag, car, or another room just to break the constant desire to check it. It feels awkward at first. ___20___. A. Here’s a trick I’ve found helpful B. Our phones are necessary tools these days C. There’s not any urgent task I need to handle D. What can you do about it effectively and easily E. You can set screen time limits on certain apps to handle this situation F. Do you want to feel more comfortable without your phone sometimes G. Actually, the conversations are more enjoyable without being disturbed 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。 I needed to have a new phone installed (安装). An old and ___21___ wooden desk was in the way, however. The serviceman refused to move it. Frustrated, I whispered “I am woman” as I pushed it aside. I ___22___ my back pain until he left. It soon ___23___, forcing me to have it checked in the hospital. My back was not ___24___ injured. But there was a dark spot on my kidney (肾), which turned out cancerous and had to be removed. Fortunately, the cancer did not appear to have ___25___. Unfortunately, it would not respond to any treatment or ___26___. The doctor ___27___ that I take a cruise (航行) and do anything I had been putting off. He expected the cancer would spread and ___28___ my life within a year! I didn’t even ___29___ any of the retirement savings I had ____30____ all these years. It’s frustrating. But if I had only a year, I was going to make it ____31____. I treasured every minute. As the year raced by, I am still ____32____. I ____33____ I still had a few more years, which I marked off by filling them with everything I had procrastinated (耽搁) doing all my life. I volunteered at a zoo, worked as a (n) ____34____, and even published children’s books. My “last year” of life continues to delight me, after a quarter century of making sure that every moment counts. Now, I am ____35____ enough to see my grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow up. 21. A. simple B. heavy C. outdated D. broken 22. A. covered up B. showed off C. looked through D. got over 23. A. faded B. returned C. intensified D. stopped 24. A. mentally B. seriously C. physically D. frequently 25. A. declined B. improved C. cleared D. spread 26. A. protection B. aid C. medicine D. resource 27. A. insisted B. required C. demanded D. recommended 28. A. take B. shape C. rescue D. enjoy 29. A. charge B. touch C. confirm D. declare 30. A. saved B. donated C. spent D. promised 31. A. happen B. last C. count D. exist 32. A. independent B. aware C. awake D. alive 33. A. determined B. agreed C. pretended D. figured 34. A. researcher B. editor C. designer D. doctor 35. A. lucky B. disappointed C. scared D. tough 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。 As summer turns to autumn, the leaves of many trees turn yellow and fall, ____36____ some trees hold onto their leaves straight through until spring. Scientists describe trees with this unusual quality as marcescent (凋而不落的). Deciduous (落叶的) trees, such as maple, carry out the familiar ____37____ (season) cycle. New leaves bud in spring, mature through summer, and then die in the autumn and fall. Think of marcescent trees ____38____ a special case of deciduous trees— one that skips that last step. Rather than dropping immediately, the leaves of a marcescent tree hang on until wind ____39____ (eventual) knocks them down. We see ____40____ (example) of marcescence in trees, such as some willows and beech trees. As fall approaches, the leaves of a beech tree die. Then they cling to their branch tip and rattle in the cold wind all winter long. The reason for this odd plant ____41____ (behave) remains unclear. But scientists have theories. Marcescence may help protect against hungry herbivores (食草动物), for example, deer. During winter, food is scarce and hungry deer eat new branches of young trees. The unappetizing dead leaves of marcescent trees may stop deer ____42____ (damage) the trees. Another theory is that dead leaves provide a physical barrier that the deer must eat up the dead leaves ____43____ (reach) the juicy new growth underneath. In addition, studies suggest that marcescence helps control how quickly those leaves break down, ____44____ may in turn affect the rate at which nutrients are returned to the soil. Therefore, marcescence _____45_____ (play) a significant role in nutrient cycling within ecosystems. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （满分15分） 46. 你校英语报正在举办征文比赛，请你以“How to Achieve Success”为题写一篇英语作文投稿，内容包括： 1. 你对成功的理解； 2. 你打算如何获得成功。 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。 How to Achieve Success ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 The morning sun shone through the curtains as I stood in the kitchen, carefully preparing lunch for my daughter, Emma. Today was a big day — her first day of elementary school. I packed her lunch in a bright, reusable lunchbox, the same kind my mother used to pack for me when I was a student. “Mom, why can’t I use a plastic lunchbox like the other kids?” Emma asked, her small face frowning in confusion. I knelt down to her level, moving a piece of hair out of her face. “This lunchbox is part of our family tradition, sweetheart. When I was your age, your grandmother would pack my lunch in a similar container every day.” “But why, Mom?” she persisted(坚持不懈). “Isn’t it easier to just throw away a plastic lunchbox?” I smiled and remembered my own school days, feeling frustrated(沮丧的)that I couldn’t just use a disposable(一次性的)box like everyone else. My mother would patiently explain, “We have to start with small actions, Mija. These little things add up to make a big difference.” I remembered feeling out of place at school as my friends casually threw their plastic boxes into the trash, while I carefully saved my containers to take back home. It wasn’t untill was older that I fully appreciated the lesson my mother was teaching me. Then I patiently explained to Emma, “Your grandmother always said that we have to take care of our planet. By using these reusable lunchboxes, we help reduce waste and protect the environment. It’s a small way to make a big difference.” Emma looked at the lunchbox thoughtfully. “So do I have to wash it after I eat?” “Yes,” I nodded. “It’s important to take care of it and bring it back home so we can use it again. It’s not just about the lunchbox, Emma. It’s about learning to be responsible and thinking about how our actions affect the world around us.” 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。 As I walked Emma to the school bus, I put the lunchbox into her hands and told her it was special once again. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Later that evening, I heard Emma’s excited voice in the kitchen. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 沧衡名校联盟高二年级2024—2025学年上学期期中考试 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. Why does the woman learn to sing Chinese songs? A. To learn the language. B. To give a performance. C. To meet her Chinese friend. 2. How does the woman find the English program? A. Quite interesting. B. Very important. C. A little difficult. 3. What can we say about the woman? A. She is forgetful. B. She is talkative. C. She is hard-working. 4. When can the speakers meet? A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Wednesday. 5. Why does the man refuse the woman’s offer? A. He is very busy. B. He is poorly paid. C. He is not 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 is the man trying to do? A. Fix up the network. B. Connect to the network. C. Ask the waiter for a menu. 7. What does the woman tell the man to do? A. Check the password. B. Try the CAFEI network. C. Use the CAFE2 network. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A short video. B. A piece of music. C. A competition. 9. How does the woman feel about “Victory”? A. It’s inspiring. B. It’s expensive. C. It’s ordinary. 听第8段材料，回答第10 至 12题。 10. Why do weightlifters shout when lifting according to the man? A. To release more power. B. To make body healthier. C. To avoid an emergency. 11. How does the woman feel about the man’s explanation? A. Confused. B. Surprised. C. Doubtful. 12. What is the woman? A. An athlete. B. A student. C. A journalist. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What do we know about the woman? A. She has just moved to a new place. B. Her neighbors have just moved here. C. Her new neighbors seem unfriendly. 14. What does the woman complain about the neighbors’s on? A. He avoids speaking to her. B. His car radio makes big noise. C. He often comes home so late. 15. What does the man advise the woman to do? A. Introduce her kids to her neighbors. B. Telephone her neighbors to complain. C. Tell her neighbors about her trouble. 16. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Strangers. B. A couple. C. Friends. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the speaker doing? A. Giving a lesson. B. Reporting a study. C. Hosting a music program. 18. How old was Beethoven when he published his first work? A. 30 years old. B. 21 years old. C. 13 years old. 19. When did the music piece Symphony No.5 in C Minor come out? A. In 1804. B. In 1814. C. In 1808. 20. What is Fidelio? A. A poem. B. An opera. C. A book. 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 Would you like to admire autumn’s leaves? Does the colorful and natural scenery in the autumn attract you to travel there? We have selected four popular choices for leaf watching in America. Littleton, New Hampshire Its riverside village has a path along the water where visitors can appreciate the autumn leaves by the riverbanks. There’s also a Sunday farmers’ market and a number of antique (古玩) stores to look at. But the historic town’s biggest draw is what lies on its doorstep. To the southwest there’s White Mountain National Forest, a favourite for outdoor lovers. There are hiking trails and peaks with thick colorful forests in autumn. Bolton Landing, New York On Lake George in northern New York state, Bolton Landing is a beautiful town with a charming main street. Autumn makes its surrounding Adirondack Mountains’ forests even more attractive. The Adirondack Balloon Festival is another highlight, during which travelers can watch the more than 70 hot air balloons go up at sunrise against the leafy skyline. La Conner, Washington Since the 1940s, this place has been a gathering place for artists, with fiery red, orange, and yellow larch, poplar, and maple trees forming the town’s autumn colors, and has long been a source of inspiration for painters and writers. The restored historical buildings now house local restaurants, cafes, museums and galleries. You can walk around the town and admire a collection of local art organized by the La Conner Arts Commission each year. Greenville, Maine Colors appear earlier in the far north and visitors heading for Greenville to experience autumn on Moosehead Lake should plan on taking their trip in September or the first week of October. The lake is considered one of the best places to bathe in autumn colors in Maine. Travelers can also hike to Moxie Falls a waterfall surrounded by leaves, to admire autumn’s beauty. 1. Which place attracts hot air balloon lovers? A. Littleton, New Hampshire. B. Bolton Landing, New York. C. La Conner, Washington. D. Greenville, Maine. 2. What can visitors do at Greenville? A. Hike to Moxie Falls. B. Go boating on Lake George. C. Buy produce from local farms. D. Have a walking tour in White Mountain National Forest. 3. What do the listed places have in common? A. They are favored by people enjoying fall leaves. B. They have many famous antique stores. C. They have exhibits of local artworks. D. They are in Britain. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了美国四处热门的赏叶之地，包括各自的特点、风景和推荐理由，旨在为读者提供旅行参考和建议。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Bolton Landing, New York部分中的“The Adirondack Balloon Festival is another highlight, during which travelers can watch the more than 70 hot air balloons go up at sunrise against the leafy skyline.(阿迪朗达克热气球节是这里的另一大亮点，活动期间，游客可以在日出时分看到70多个热气球在树叶映衬的天际线上缓缓升起。)”可知，纽约州的博尔顿兰丁的阿迪朗达克热气球节会吸引热气球爱好者。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Greenville, Maine部分中的“Travelers can also hike to Moxie Falls, a waterfall surrounded by leaves, to admire autumn’s beauty.(游客还可以徒步前往被树叶环绕的莫克西瀑布，欣赏秋天的美景。)”可知，在格林维尔，游客可以徒步前往莫克西瀑布。故选A。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Would you like to admire autumn’s leaves? Does the colorful and natural scenery in the autumn attract you to travel there? We have selected four popular choices for leaf watching in America.(你想欣赏秋天的树叶吗？秋天那多彩而自然的风景是否吸引着你前去旅行？我们为您精选了美国四处热门的赏叶之地。)”可知，文章所列的地方美国热门的赏叶之地，都受到喜欢秋天树叶的人们的喜爱。故选A。 B When Myrna was ten, she lived in Ohio, and witnessed a terrible tornado. She was playing in the backyard one day when she heard a strange sound. The sky turned purple, with a little green. Looking into the woods behind her, she saw a long tornado. The tornado headed for the house across from hers! Then, Myrna found a little boy tumbling (摔倒) inside a house. It was terrifying. Myrna felt she couldn’t move. She seemed stuck to the ground. She kept watching and saw the boy get sucked out of the house! She screamed for help, but no one responded. Myrna went inside and told her dad what she had seen. Her dad had been watching the tornado from inside the house. When Myrna came in, he realized that she had been outside, and he started to scold (责骂) her. However, Myrna told her father that she had seen the tornado pick up a house and cause a boy to fly out. Her father expressed sadness for the boy and his parents, and hoped the boy was safe and sound. After the tornado ended, Myrna’s father decided to go over to the remains of the house. He saw that the owners had returned home and were searching through the mess. He asked what was wrong, and the owners worriedly replied that they couldn’t find their little boy. Myrna said to the owners what she had seen. They asked in which direction the boy had gone, and Myrna pointed. The owners rushed off, and Myrna and her father joined in the search. They found the boy 2 days later, and he was alive! He had been blown 1.5 miles way from his house, but had landed in a tree and had survived. The owners were very grateful for Myrna and her father’s help. This result caused Myrna to nearly cry. She was excited and proud that she had been able to influence someone’s life at such a young age. 4. Where did the strange sound come from that Myrna heard? A. From an animal. B. From a little boy. C. From the tree. D. From the tornado. 5. Why was Myrna’s father angry with her when she came in? A. She forgot to do her homework. B. She forgot to go to school in time. C. She failed to save the boy from the tornado. D. She stayed outside when the tornado came. 6. How did the father feel when knowing the boy’s story? A. Sad. B. Calm. C. Angry and nervous. D. Disappointed and puzzled. 7. Why did the girl almost cry? A. She had been scolded by her father. B. She was excited and proud of herself. C. She had been badly hurt by the tornado. D. She was ashamed not to help the boy’s parents. 【答案】4. D 5. D 6. A 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一位名叫Myrna的小女孩在十岁时目睹龙卷风、并在之后帮助寻找被龙卷风卷走的男孩的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“She was playing in the backyard one day when she heard a strange sound. The sky turned purple, with a little green. Looking into the woods behind her, she saw a long tornado.(有一天，她正在后院玩耍，突然听到了一种奇怪的声音。天空变成了紫色，还夹杂着一点绿色。她回头望向树林，看到了一条长长的龙卷风。)”可知，Myrna听到的奇怪声音是来自龙卷风。故选D。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“When Myrna came in, he realized that she had been outside, and he started to scold (责骂)her.(当Myrna进来时，他意识到她刚才在外面，于是他开始责骂她。)”可知，Myrna的父亲生气的原因是她龙卷风来临时她呆在外面。故选D。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“However, Myrna told her father that she had seen the tornado pick up a house and cause a boy to fly out. Her father expressed sadness for the boy and his parents, and hoped the boy was safe and sound.(然而，Myrna告诉她爸爸，她看到龙卷风卷走了一所房子，还导致一个男孩飞了出来。她爸爸为那个男孩和他的父母感到难过，并希望那个男孩安然无恙。)”可知，当得知那个男孩的故事时，那位父亲感觉悲伤。故选A。 【7题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“This result caused Myrna to nearly cry. She was excited and proud that she had been able to influence someone’s life at such a young age.(这个结果让Myrna差点哭出来。她既兴奋又自豪，因为她这么年轻就能影响别人的生活。)”可知，那个女孩差点哭出来是因为她很兴奋，也为自己感到骄傲。故选B。 C 2023 was a “breakout year” for artificial intelligence (AI). Following the release of AI at the end of 2022, machine learning has increasingly been in the public eye. AI made its way into courtrooms, music and art this year, raising a lot of concerns from the public. In the field of science, the cutting-edge technology is paving the way toward new discoveries and more advanced processing of data. Several groups of researchers experimented with having AI algorithms generate words, images and even music based on people’s brain scans—a technique that, in the end, could help stroke patients and paralyzed people to communicate with other people by thinking. Machine learning has helped in conservation, such as by tracking migrating birds — the AI-powered tool BirdCast can warn people of an incoming wave of migrants, which may help prevent disease, inform Lights Out programs to reduce window strikes, and remind bird watchers of large groups of birds in their area. Scientists are also developing AI tools that can identify species based only on a photograph, distinguish between similar-looking mushrooms or recognize a bird species from its song. Inspired by the way, a famous AI company follows patterns in language to generate words, and researchers have experimented with translating whale sounds using AI. At the same time, experts warned this year the public of the need to regulate the rapidly advancing technology. For example, Geoffrey Hinton, a machine learning pioneer, quit his job in May so that he could speak more freely about his worries about AI’s future. Experts have raised concerns that AI could spread misinformation, manipulate humans and influence the job market badly if it is completely out of control. But innovation continues after all, and it seems likely that researchers will increasingly use AI to attempt breakthroughs in many fields. 8. What does the underlined word “cutting-edge” in the first paragraph probably mean? A. Abnormal. B. Advanced. C. Outdated. D. Curious. 9. What is the second paragraph mainly about? A. The development of AI in history. B. The negative or harmful side of AI. C. The advantages and disadvantages of AI. D. The application of AI in various fields. 10. What can we infer from the last paragraph? A. AI development has stopped. B. Experts only see positive outcomes from AI. C. Despite concerns, AI research will continue. D. Geoffrey Hinton supports uncontrolled AI. 11. Why do experts find it necessary to regulate the AI? A. It may do harm to health. B. It may lead to pollution. C. It may result in unemployment. D. It may make people become dishonest. 【答案】8. B 9. D 10. C 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了关于人工智能（AI）在2023年的发展情况，包括AI在各个领域的应用、引发的公众担忧、以及专家对AI未来发展的看法和警告。 【8题详解】 词义猜测题。根据划线单词所在句“In the field of science, the cutting-edge technology is paving the way toward new discoveries and more advanced processing of data.(在科学领域，这种……技术正在为新发现和更先进的数据处理铺平道路。)”中的“paving the way toward new discoveries and more advanced processing of data”可推测，“cutting-edge technology”被描述为能够引领新发现和数据处理技术前进的。选项B“advanced(先进的)”与此相符。故选B。 【9题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“Several groups of researchers experimented with having AI algorithms generate words, images and even music based on people’s brain scans—a technique that, in the end, could help stroke patients and paralyzed people to communicate with other people by thinking.(几组研究人员尝试利用AI算法根据人们的大脑扫描结果生成文字、图像甚至音乐——这项技术最终可能帮助中风患者和瘫痪者通过思维与他人交流。)”以及“Scientists are also developing AI tools that can identify species based only on a photograph, distinguish between similar-looking mushrooms or recognize a bird species from its song. Inspired by the way, a famous AI company follows patterns in language to generate words, and researchers have experimented with translating whale sounds using AI.(科学家们还在开发仅通过照片就能识别物种的AI工具，这些工具可以区分长相相似的蘑菇，或仅通过鸟鸣就能识别鸟类。受一家著名AI公司根据语言模式生成文字的方法的启发，研究人员也尝试使用AI翻译鲸鱼的声音。)”可知，第二段描述了研究人员如何利用AI算法根据人们的大脑扫描结果生成文字、图像和音乐、还提到了科学家正在开发的能够仅通过照片识别物种的AI工具，以及AI在翻译鲸鱼声音方面的应用。由此可知，第二段主要讨论的是AI在各个领域的应用。故选D。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Experts have raised concerns that AI could spread misinformation, manipulate humans and influence the job market badly if it is completely out of control. But innovation continues after all, and it seems likely that researchers will increasingly use AI to attempt breakthroughs in many fields.(专家们担心，如果AI完全失控，可能会传播虚假信息、操纵人类并严重影响就业市场。但创新毕竟仍在继续，似乎研究人员将越来越多地使用AI来尝试在许多领域取得突破。)”可知，虽然专家对于AI的发展有所担忧，但是研究人员会越来越多地使用AI来尝试在许多领域取得突破。故选C。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“At the same time, experts warned this year the public of the need to regulate the rapidly advancing technology. For example, Geoffrey Hinton, a machine learning pioneer, quit his job in May so that he could speak more freely about his worries about AI’s future. Experts have raised concerns that AI could spread misinformation, manipulate humans and influence the job market badly if it is completely out of control.(与此同时，今年专家们也警告公众，需要监管这一快速发展的技术。例如，机器学习先驱杰弗里·辛顿于5月辞职，以便能够更自由地表达他对AI未来的担忧。专家们担心，如果AI完全失控，可能会传播虚假信息、操纵人类并严重影响就业市场。)”可知，专家们认为有必要监管AI是因为如果AI完全失控，可能会传播虚假信息、操纵人类并严重影响就业市场。故选C。 D Tigers can weigh over 600 pounds, leap up to 20 feet and take down prey (猎物) nearly five times their weight. But for all their strength, their position on the food chain in their habitats can be fragile. To survive, a single tiger must consume about 100 pounds of flesh each week. That equals about 50 large animals each year. This means tigers require large parts of land, and the land must be filled with prey. In the past century, however, people have been closing in, clearing vast areas of habitat for agriculture. Hunting has also driven down numbers of prey animals. An estimated global tiger population of 100,000 in 1900, spread across Asia and parts of the Middle East, today measures about 4,500. The number was 3,200 in2010. Tigers now occupy less than 7% of their historical range. In India, where 70% of the world’s wild tigers live, human population growth and development are pressing people and tigers closer together. Millions of people now live in “buffer zones” around tiger reserves, and each year tigers kill hundreds of farm animals. Krithi, head of the Centre for Wildlife Studies, spends significant time and resources trying to reduce human-wildlife conflict. One of the centre’s programs works with around 2,000 rural communities to provide government payments for people who have lost farm animals to tigers’ attacks. “These payments don’t fully make up for what people have lost, but can help them face it,” Krithi says. “If these payments don’t reach people, the chance of building hatred toward tigers will go up.” Another program teaches children about the role tigers and other animals play in their ecosystems. Krithi says, “Or the kids will view wildlife with hostility and fear.” It also provides them with simple tips, such as carrying flashlights and talking loudly while traveling in groups, to keep them safe near wildlife. 12. What condition must tigers need for survival? A. High mountains. B. Vast grasslands. C. Large population. D. Enough land and prey. 13. Which has the largest population of the world’s wild tigers? A. Asia. B. Africa. C. Europe. D. America. 14. What is the purpose of the government payments? A. To pay for the losses of crops. B. To encourage people to raise tigers. C. To make up for the losses of people. D. To inspire people to keep more farm animals. 15. How many pieces of simple suggestions are given in the last paragraph? A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D. 5. 【答案】12. D 13. A 14. C 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了老虎在自然栖息地中的生存状况、面临的威胁（如栖息地丧失和猎物数量减少）以及人类为缓解人类与野生动物冲突所采取的措施。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“To survive, a single tiger must consume about 100 pounds of flesh each week. That equals about 50 large animals each year. This means tigers require large parts of land, and the land must be filled with prey.(为了生存，一只老虎每周必须消耗大约100磅的肉，这相当于每年大约50只大型动物。这意味着老虎需要大量的土地，并且这片土地上必须布满猎物。)”可知，老虎为了生存需要大量的土地和食物。故选D。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“An estimated global tiger population of 100,000 in 1900, spread across Asia and parts of the Middle East, today measures about 4,500. The number was 3,200 in2010. Tigers now occupy less than 7% of their historical range. In India, where 70% of the world’s wild tigers live, human population growth and development are pressing people and tigers closer together.(据估计，1900年全球老虎数量约为10万只，分布在亚洲和中东部分地区，而今天，这一数字已降至约4500只。2010年，老虎数量更是降至3200只。如今，老虎仅占其历史栖息地的不到7%。在印度，那里生活着世界上70%的野生老虎，人口增长和开发使得人类与老虎之间的距离越来越近。)”可知，亚洲拥有世界上最大的野生老虎数量。故选A。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“One of the centre’s programs works with around 2,000 rural communities to provide government payments for people who have lost farm animals to tigers’ attacks. “These payments don’t fully make up for what people have lost, but can help them face it,” Krithi says. “If these payments don’t reach people, the chance of building hatred toward tigers will go up.”(该中心的一个项目与大约2000个农村社区合作，为因老虎袭击而失去家畜的人提供政府赔偿。“这些赔偿并不能完全弥补人们的损失，但可以帮助他们面对困境，” Krithi说，“如果这些赔偿没有到位，人们对老虎产生仇恨的可能性就会增加。”)”可知，政府付款的目的是为了弥补人们因老虎袭击而失去家畜的损失。故选C。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“It also provides them with simple tips, such as carrying flashlights and talking loudly while traveling in groups, to keep them safe near wildlife.(该项目还为孩子们提供了一些简单的建议，比如在集体出行时携带手电筒并大声说话，以确保在野生动物附近时的安全。)”可知，最后一段给出了两条简单的建议，分别是携带手电筒和在集体出行时大声说话。故选A。 第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 To some extent, smartphones are extensions (延伸) of our hands, but it’s easy to forget how much time we actually spend on them. Here are ways for you to get rid of (摆脱) this addiction. ___16___. They keep us connected to friends, work, the news and funny videos. But when you start feeling anxious about not having your phone around, that’s different. It’s one thing to feel inconvenient, but it’s another to feel really anxious. Is that the case with you? ___17___? If so, start slow. Try leaving your phone at home for short, controlled periods to take a quick walk. Gradually, it’s okay even without a phone for a long time. I found myself checking my phone from time to time. And what do I find? Nothing new. ___18___. It’s just the habit of checking for the sake of (为了) checking. So, how have I been getting rid of this habit? One strategy is to create some trouble. Set your phone to require a password to unlock rather than immediately open it through facial recognition. If you find yourself pulling out your phone during dinner with friends, at family gatherings, or even when someone is telling you something important, this might be a sign of phone addiction. ___19___. That is, when I’m about to meet with friends, I set my phone to “Do Not Disturb (干扰) ” mode or put it on airplane mode. I’ve even left my phone in my bag, car, or another room just to break the constant desire to check it. It feels awkward at first. ___20___. A. Here’s a trick I’ve found helpful B. Our phones are necessary tools these days C. There’s not any urgent task I need to handle D. What can you do about it effectively and easily E. You can set screen time limits on certain apps to handle this situation F. Do you want to feel more comfortable without your phone sometimes G. Actually, the conversations are more enjoyable without being disturbed 【答案】16. B 17. F 18. C 19. A 20. G 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了智能手机在现代生活中的重要性以及人们可能对其产生的上瘾现象，并给出了一些建议和方法来帮助人们摆脱这种上瘾，从而更加合理地使用手机。 【16题详解】 根据空后内容“They keep us connected to friends, work, the news and funny videos.(它们让我们与朋友、工作、新闻和有趣的视频保持联系)”中的“they”指代的是某种物品，且该物品具有让我们保持联系的功能。选项B“Our phones are necessary tools these days(如今，我们的手机是必不可少的工具)”与下文内容一致，且其中的“our phones”指的正是下文的“they”，而且“必不可少的工具”与“让我们与朋友、工作等保持联系”相对应。故选B。 【17题详解】 根据下文内容“If so, start slow. Try leaving your phone at home for short, controlled periods to take a quick walk.(如果是这样，那就慢慢来。试着把手机留在家里，在可控的时间内进行短暂的散步)”中的“if so”可推测，空处为一个一般疑问句。选项F“Do you want to feel more comfortable without your phone sometimes(有时你想在没有手机的情况下感觉更舒服吗)”符合语境，指的是如果在想在没有手机的情况下感觉更舒服，我们可以在散步的时候把手机放在家里。故选F。 【18题详解】 根据上文内容“I found myself checking my phone from time to time. And what do I find? Nothing new.(我发现自己时不时地查看手机。我找到了什么？没什么新的)”可知，作者经常查看手机但是并没有什么新的发现。选项C“There’s not any urgent task I need to handle(我没有任何需要处理的紧急任务)”延续上文内容，指出作者经常查看手机但没有什么新发现，因为没有紧急任务需要处理，所以只是习惯性地查看手机。故选C。 【19题详解】 根据上文内容“If you find yourself pulling out your phone during dinner with friends, at family gatherings, or even when someone is telling you something important, this might be a sign of phone addiction.(如果你发现自己在与朋友共进晚餐、家庭聚会时，甚至当有人告诉你一些重要的事情时拿出手机，这可能是手机上瘾的迹象)”可知，上文描述了一种手机上瘾的情况。而下文“That is, when I’m about to meet with friends, I set my phone to “Do Not Disturb (干扰) ” mode or put it on airplane mode. (也就是说，当我要和朋友见面时，我把手机设置为“勿扰”模式或飞行模式)”则指出了一个解决方法。选项A“Here’s a trick I’ve found helpful(我发现了一个有用的技巧)”承上启下，承接上文手机上瘾的情况指出自己实际的一个解决方法。故选A。 【20题详解】 根据上文内容“That is, when I’m about to meet with friends, I set my phone to “Do Not Disturb (干扰) ” mode or put it on airplane mode. I’ve even left my phone in my bag, car, or another room just to break the constant desire to check it. It feels awkward at first.(也就是说，当我要和朋友见面时，我把手机设置为“勿扰”模式或飞行模式。我甚至把手机留在包里、车里或另一个房间里，只是为了打破不断查看手机的欲望。一开始感觉很尴尬)”可知，当开始不碰手机的时候，我们可能会感到尴尬。选项G“Actually, the conversations are more enjoyable without being disturbed(实际上，不受打扰的对话更愉快)”延续上文内容，指出一开始可能会尴尬，但是慢慢地，我们会发现不受打扰的对话更愉快。故选G。 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。 I needed to have a new phone installed (安装). An old and ___21___ wooden desk was in the way, however. The serviceman refused to move it. Frustrated, I whispered “I am woman” as I pushed it aside. I ___22___ my back pain until he left. It soon ___23___, forcing me to have it checked in the hospital. My back was not ___24___ injured. But there was a dark spot on my kidney (肾), which turned out cancerous and had to be removed. Fortunately, the cancer did not appear to have ___25___. Unfortunately, it would not respond to any treatment or ___26___. The doctor ___27___ that I take a cruise (航行) and do anything I had been putting off. He expected the cancer would spread and ___28___ my life within a year! I didn’t even ___29___ any of the retirement savings I had ____30____ all these years. It’s frustrating. But if I had only a year, I was going to make it ____31____. I treasured every minute. As the year raced by, I am still ____32____. I ____33____ I still had a few more years, which I marked off by filling them with everything I had procrastinated (耽搁) doing all my life. I volunteered at a zoo, worked as a (n) ____34____, and even published children’s books. My “last year” of life continues to delight me, after a quarter century of making sure that every moment counts. Now, I am ____35____ enough to see my grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow up. 21. A. simple B. heavy C. outdated D. broken 22. A. covered up B. showed off C. looked through D. got over 23. A. faded B. returned C. intensified D. stopped 24. A. mentally B. seriously C. physically D. frequently 25. A. declined B. improved C. cleared D. spread 26. A. protection B. aid C. medicine D. resource 27. A. insisted B. required C. demanded D. recommended 28. A. take B. shape C. rescue D. enjoy 29. A. charge B. touch C. confirm D. declare 30. A. saved B. donated C. spent D. promised 31. A. happen B. last C. count D. exist 32. A. independent B. aware C. awake D. alive 33. A. determined B. agreed C. pretended D. figured 34. A. researcher B. editor C. designer D. doctor 35 A. lucky B. disappointed C. scared D. tough 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. D 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. D 33. D 34. B 35. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在得知自己可能只有一年生命后，如何积极面对生活，珍惜每一刻故事。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，一张又旧又重的木桌挡住了他的去路。A. simple简单的；B. heavy重的；C. outdated过时的；D. broken破损的。根据下文“The serviceman refused to move it”及“I whispered “I am woman” as I pushed it aside.”可知，这个桌子很重。故选B。 22题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我掩藏着背痛，直到他离开。A. covered up掩盖；B. showed off炫耀；C. looked through浏览；D. got over克服。根据前文“The serviceman refused to move it. Frustrated, I whispered ‘I am woman’ as I pushed it aside”可知，作者因为服务员拒绝搬动桌子而很沮丧，所以是自己推开了桌子，作者应该是掩盖背痛直到服务员离开。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但很快疼痛加剧了，迫使我不得不在医院检查。A. faded褪色；B. returned返回；C. intensified加剧；D. stopped停止。根据下文“forcing me to have it checked in the hospital”可知，背痛加重了。故选C。 【24题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我的背部没有严重受伤。A. mentally精神上地；B. seriously严重地；C. physically身体上地；D. frequently频繁地。根据后文“But there was a dark spot on my kidney (肾), which turned out cancerous and had to be removed”可知，作者的肾上有黑点，是癌症，必须要切除，与之相比说明作者的背伤得不是很严重。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：幸运的是，癌症似乎并没有扩散。A. declined下降；B. improved改善；C. cleared清理；D. spread扩散。根据“Fortunately”可知，此处指癌症没有扩散。故选D。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：不幸的是，它无法对任何治疗或药物产生反应。A. protection保护；B. aid援助；C. medicine药物；D. resource资源。根据“Unfortunately, it would not respond to any treatment”可知，不幸的是，癌症对任何治疗和药物都没有反应。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：医生建议我去游轮旅行，去做我一直以来搁置的任何事情。A. insisted坚持；B. required要求；C. demanded强烈要求；D. recommended建议。根据前文“Unfortunately, it would not respond to any treatment or ___6___.”可知，不幸的是，癌症对任何治疗或药物都没有反应，所以医生应该是建议作者做一些自己喜欢的事情。故选D。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他预计癌症会在一年内扩散并夺走我的生命！A. take夺走；B. shape塑造；C. rescue营救；D. enjoy享受。根据前文“Unfortunately, it would not respond to any treatment or ___6___.”可知，不幸的是，癌症对任何治疗或药物都没有反应，所以医生应该是预计癌症会扩散，并在一年内带走作者的生命。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我甚至没有动用这些年攒下任何退休储蓄。A. charge收费；B. touch触碰；C. confirm确认；D. declare宣布。根据前文“He expected the cancer would spread and ___8___ my life within a year”可知，医生预计癌症会扩散，并在一年内带走作者的生命，所以作者没有来得及动过自己的退休金。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. saved节省，攒下；B. donated捐赠；C. spent花费；D. promised承诺。根据“the retirement savings”可知，此处指作者攒下的退休金。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但如果我只有一年的时间，我一定要让它过得有意义。A. happen发生；B. last持续；C. count重要；D. exist存在。根据后文“My “last year” of life continues to delight me, after a quarter century of making sure that every moment counts.”可知，如果作者只有一年的生命，那么作者要让这一年变得有意义。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：随着这一年的飞逝，我仍然活着。A. independent独立的；B. aware有意识的；C. awake醒着的；D. alive活着的。根据下文“Now, I am ___15___ enough to see my grandchildren and great- grandchildren grow up.”可知，作者仍然活着。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我想我应该还有几年时间，我用这几年时间去做我一生中一直拖延未做的所有事情，来将它们一一划去。A. determined决定；B. agreed同意；C. pretended假装；D. figured认为。根据后文“which I marked off by filling them with everything I had procrastinated (耽搁) doing all my life”可知，作者用这些年把一生中一直拖延的事情都做了，说明作者应该是认为自己还有几年时间。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我在动物园做志愿者，当过编辑，甚至还出版了儿童书籍。A. researcher研究者；B. editor编辑；C. designer设计师；D. doctor医生。根据后文“and even published children’s books”可知，此处表示作者当过编辑。故选B。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：现在，我很幸运能够看到我的孙子和曾孙们长大成人。A. lucky幸运的；B. disappointed失望的；C. scared害怕的；D. tough艰难的。根据“see my grandchildren and great- grandchildren grow up”可知，对于本来只有一年生命的作者来说，能够看到自己的孙子和曾孙子们长大成人是幸运的事。故选A。 第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 As summer turns to autumn, the leaves of many trees turn yellow and fall, ____36____ some trees hold onto their leaves straight through until spring. Scientists describe trees with this unusual quality as marcescent (凋而不落的). Deciduous (落叶的) trees, such as maple, carry out the familiar ____37____ (season) cycle. New leaves bud in spring, mature through summer, and then die in the autumn and fall. Think of marcescent trees ____38____ a special case of deciduous trees— one that skips that last step. Rather than dropping immediately, the leaves of a marcescent tree hang on until wind ____39____ (eventual) knocks them down. We see ____40____ (example) of marcescence in trees, such as some willows and beech trees. As fall approaches, the leaves of a beech tree die. Then they cling to their branch tip and rattle in the cold wind all winter long. The reason for this odd plant ____41____ (behave) remains unclear. But scientists have theories. Marcescence may help protect against hungry herbivores (食草动物), for example, deer. During winter, food is scarce and hungry deer eat new branches of young trees. The unappetizing dead leaves of marcescent trees may stop deer ____42____ (damage) the trees. Another theory is that dead leaves provide a physical barrier that the deer must eat up the dead leaves ____43____ (reach) the juicy new growth underneath. In addition, studies suggest that marcescence helps control how quickly those leaves break down, ____44____ may in turn affect the rate at which nutrients are returned to the soil. Therefore, marcescence _____45_____ (play) a significant role in nutrient cycling within ecosystems. 【答案】36. but##while 37. seasonal 38. as 39. eventually 40. examples 41. behavior##behaviour 42. damaging 43. to reach 44. which 45. plays 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。短文介绍了一些树是凋而不落的，这在生态系统内的养分循环中起着重要作用。 【36题详解】 考查连词。句意：虽夏去秋来，许多树的叶子变黄并落下，而有些树的叶子一直保持到春天。本空前后句构成了转折关系，或者对比关系。因此此处要填连词 but或 while。故填but/while。 【37题详解】 考查形容词。句意：落叶树木，如枫树，进行着我们熟悉的季节循环。cycle是名词，这里要用seasonal作定语来修饰。故填seasonal。 【38题详解】 考查介词。句意：我们可以把凋而不落的树看作是落叶树的一个特例——它们跳过了最后一步。think of…as…是常用结构，意为“把…….看作……”。故填as。 【39题详解】 考查副词。句意：凋而不落的树的叶子不会立即掉落，而是一直挂在树上，直到风最终把它们吹下。副词eventually来修饰动词 knocks。故填eventually。 【40题详解】 考查名词单复数。句意：我们在树木中看到凋而不落的例子，例如一些柳树和山毛榉树。example是可数名词，根据后面的some willows and beech trees可知，这里指的是多个例子。用复数形式作宾语。故填examples。 【41题详解】 考查名词。句意：这种奇怪的植物行为的原因尚不清楚。名词behavior或behaviour作介词for的宾语。故填behavior/behaviour。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：凋而不落的树的令人生厌的枯叶可能会阻止鹿对树木的破坏。stop sb/ sth doing sth是常见结构，意为“阻止某人/某物做某事”。故填damaging。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：另一种理论是，枯叶提供了一个物理屏障，鹿必须吃掉枯叶才能到达下面多汁的新生长物。这里要用一个不定式来表示目的，因此本空应该填to reach。故填to reach. 【44题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：此外，研究表明，凋而不落有助于控制这些叶子分解的速度，这可能反过来影响营养物质返回土壤的速度。这是个非限制性定语从句，它的先行词是how quickly those leaves break down，作主语，因此关系代词为which。故填which。 【45题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：因此凋而不落在生态系统内的养分循环中起着重要作用。本句在陈述客观事实，用一般现在时。主语为marcescence，谓语为单数形式。故填plays。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （满分15分） 46. 你校英语报正在举办征文比赛，请你以“How to Achieve Success”为题写一篇英语作文投稿，内容包括： 1. 你对成功的理解； 2. 你打算如何获得成功。 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。 How to Achieve Success ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: How to Achieve Success In my opinion, success is more than just reaching high-level achievements. It is about fulfilling one’s potential, growing as an individual, and making contributions to society. It is the result of continuous self-improvement and the ability to overcome various challenges. To achieve success, I will first set clear, specific, and achievable goals. These goals will act as my guiding stars. Then, I will work hard with great determination. No matter how many difficulties I encounter, I will never give up easily. I also realize the importance of a positive attitude. A positive mind can help me see opportunities in setbacks and keep my motivation high. In this way, I believe I can gradually move towards success. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。题目要求学生参加校英语报举办的征文比赛，以“How to Achieve Success”为题，阐述自己对于成功的理解，并分享计划获得成功的具体方法。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 成就：achievement→accomplishment, attainment 克服：overcome→conquer, surmount 遇到：encounter→come across, meet 放弃：give up→quit, abandon 2. 句式拓展 合并简单句 原句：To achieve success, I will first set clear, specific, and achievable goals. These goals will act as my guiding stars. 拓展句：To achieve success, I will first set clear, specific, and achievable goals, which will act as my guiding stars. 【点睛】[高分句型1] No matter how many difficulties I encounter, I will never give up easily. (运用了no matter how引导让步状语从句) [高分句型2] In this way, I believe I can gradually move towards success. (运用了that引导宾语从句并被省略) 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。 The morning sun shone through the curtains as I stood in the kitchen, carefully preparing lunch for my daughter, Emma. Today was a big day — her first day of elementary school. I packed her lunch in a bright, reusable lunchbox, the same kind my mother used to pack for me when I was a student. “Mom, why can’t I use a plastic lunchbox like the other kids?” Emma asked, her small face frowning in confusion. I knelt down to her level, moving a piece of hair out of her face. “This lunchbox is part of our family tradition, sweetheart. When I was your age, your grandmother would pack my lunch in a similar container every day.” “But why, Mom?” she persisted(坚持不懈). “Isn’t it easier to just throw away a plastic lunchbox?” I smiled and remembered my own school days, feeling frustrated(沮丧的)that I couldn’t just use a disposable(一次性的)box like everyone else. My mother would patiently explain, “We have to start with small actions, Mija. These little things add up to make a big difference.” I remembered feeling out of place at school as my friends casually threw their plastic boxes into the trash, while I carefully saved my containers to take back home. It wasn’t untill was older that I fully appreciated the lesson my mother was teaching me. Then I patiently explained to Emma, “Your grandmother always said that we have to take care of our planet. By using these reusable lunchboxes, we help reduce waste and protect the environment. It’s a small way to make a big difference.” Emma looked at the lunchbox thoughtfully. “So, do I have to wash it after I eat?” “Yes,” I nodded. “It’s important to take care of it and bring it back home so we can use it again. It’s not just about the lunchbox, Emma. It’s about learning to be responsible and thinking about how our actions affect the world around us.” 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。 As I walked Emma to the school bus, I put the lunchbox into her hands and told her it was special once again. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Later that evening, I heard Emma’s excited voice in the kitchen. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】As I walked Emma to the school bus, I put the lunchbox into her hands and told her it was special once again. “You carry this with pride, honey. it’s a symbol of our love for the earth and our responsibility to take care of it.” She nodded, a determined look on her young face. As the bus drove away, I stood there, hoping and praying that she would truly grasp the significance of our family tradition and the impact it could have on our planet. Later that evening, I heard Emma’s excited voice in the kitchen. “Mom, I did it! I washed the lunchbox and brought it home like you said.” Her eyes shone with pride and a sense of accomplishment. I hugged her tightly and said, “You’ve done an amazing job, Emma. This is exactly how we make the world a better place, one small step at a time.” She smiled widely, her heart filled with the joy of knowing that she was part of something much bigger and more meaningful. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者为女儿准备午餐盒并传授环保理念的过程，展现了母女之间的情感交流和对环境保护的深刻认识。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“当我送Emma上校车时，我把午餐盒递到她手里，再次告诉她这个午餐盒很特别。”以及第二段首句内容“那天晚上晚些时候，我在厨房里听到了Emma兴奋的声音。”可知，第一段可描写作者再次要求女儿要善待这个饭盒。 ②由第二段首句内容“那天晚上晚些时候，我在厨房里听到了Emma兴奋的声音。”可知，第二段可描写Emma做到了，不仅洗了饭盒还带了回来，作者感到非常高兴。 2.续写线索：当作者将Emma送上校车时，再次叮嘱Emma这个饭盒很重要——Emma点了点头，表情坚定——校车开走后，作者站在原地，希望Emma能够延续家族的传统——那晚晚些时候，作者听到了Emma的声音——Emma非常兴奋地告诉作者，自己洗了餐盒，并且带回了家——看着小小的Emma，作者的内心充满了自豪 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①照顾：take care of/look after ②对……有影响：have an impact on/have an influence on ③拥抱：hug/embrace 情绪类 ①成就感：a sense of accomplishment/a sense of achievement ②高兴：joy/delight 【点睛】【高分句型1】As the bus drove away, I stood there, hoping and praying that she would truly grasp the significance of our family tradition and the impact it could have on our planet.（运用了as引导的状语从句、that引导的宾语从句和省略关系代词的定语从句） 【高分句型2】This is exactly how we make the world a better place, one small step at a time.（运用了how引导的表语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$