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2024-2025（上）高二年级期中调研测试 英语 注意事项 考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项及各题答题要求： 1. 本试卷共10页，包含听力（共30分）、阅读（共50分）、语言运用（共30分）、写作（共40分）四部分。本次考试满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟。 2. 答题前，请您务必将自己的姓名、考试号等用黑色0. 5毫米签字笔填写在答题卡上。 3. 作答非选择题必须用书写黑色字迹的0. 5毫米签字笔写在答题卡上的指定位置，在其它位置作答一律无效。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题：每题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the weather like now? A. Cold. B. Cloudy. C. Rainy. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers going to do? A. Buy some shoes. B. Take a trip. C. Change a bag. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What team will the woman probably join? A. The basketball team. B. The volleyball team. C. The baseball team. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman think of Emily? A. She is good at numbers. B. She needs to be clearer. C. She has speaking problems. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where are the speakers probably? A. At home. B. At the police station. C. At the office. 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，标在试卷的相应位置。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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Ticket seller and customer. B. Boss and secretary. C. Guide and tourist 7. When will the man leave for Paris? A. On March 9th. B. On March 11th. C. On March 24th. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What is Jane’s worst subject? A History. B. Science. C. Math. 9. Who is Jane’s teacher? A. Lara. B. Kim. C. Abby 10. What does Jane probably eat most? A. Hamburgers. B. Salads. C. Noodles. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. What is the conversation mainly about? A. Fires. B. Movies. C. Trees. 12. When was the first law passed? A. In 1977. B. In 1995. C. In 2001. 13. Where does the man’s brother work? A. In a theater. B. In the government. C. In a school. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. How do the speakers feel probably? A. Excited. B. Scared. C. Nervous. 15. Where will the man park his car? A. On the road. B. At a park. C. In a yard. 16. What will the speakers probably do first? A. Eat dinner. B. Make some pictures. C. Park the car. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17 When did Branson found his company Virgin? A. In the 1950s. B. In the 1960s. C. In the 1970s. 18. Why did Branson sell his music record business? A. To create a new record company. B. To keep his airline business running. C. To travel into space. 19. What is Branson’s space tourism company called? A. V2. B. Virgin Galactic. C. Virgin Air. 20. What world record did Branson break in 1986? A. Crossing the Atlantic Ocean by boat. B. Crossing the Atlantic Ocean in a hot air balloon. C. Crossing the Pacific Ocean in a hot air balloon. 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 Party Rentals Host your next celebration at the Cayton Children’s Museum in Downtown Santa Monica. It offers 21,000 square feet of play space and a full-service experience tailored to your needs. Availability ◆Most parties are booked for two-or-three-hour time slots (时间段). ◆Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m.~12 p.m. or 10 a.m.~1 p.m.; 2 p.m.~4 p.m. or 1 p.m.~4 p.m. Rental Options Private Party Rooms There are S. Mark Taper Brilliant Blue Room and Orange You Glad Room. These spaces can accommodate various events for you. These rooms can hold groups of up to 40 each and can be rented together for larger parties. One room starts at $1,200 and the price for two will double. Private Art Crawl Art Studio II can be transformed into one big, blank canvas (画布) for your little guests to express their inner artists! They can move around in a free exploration of safe paints and colors while creating a beautiful mess from head to foot. And the best part is that we do all the cleanup! Private Art Crawl starts at $1,000. The Derfner Theater It’s our main individual event space for larger groups of 80 or more guests, offering advanced media capacity and an adaptable environment for a wide range of events. This is the ideal space for more complex parties and celebrations. It starts at $2,400. Private Buyouts Booking the entire Cayton Children’s Museum for your event guarantees an unforgettable experience for you and your guests (up to 275 people). This option enables you to use the full space freely. The rental costs $7,500 from Monday to Friday and $15,000 on weekends. 21. How many people can Private Party Rooms hold at most? A. 40 guests. B. 100 guests. C. 80 guests. D. 275 guests. 22. Which option is ideal for hosting a painting activity for young children? A. Private Party Rooms. B. Private Buyouts. C. The Derfner Theater. D. Private Art Crawl. 23. What can we know about the last rental option? A. It is available only on weekends. B. It has a specific age requirement. C. It is an ideal place for little painting lovers. D. It allows access to the entire museum space. B From what color to paint the kitchen to the origin of a famous quote, or even something as small as what to have for dinner, I loved to argue about what was right. Day or night, I was ready to argue with whoever was unlucky enough to strike up a conversation with me. My challengers included my children, my wife, friends and even strangers. This habit had often caused trouble in my family. There were moments when my marriage became tense and my kids grew distant. The longest fight I had was with my parents, and it dragged on for nearly a year. Even small disagreements had the potential to blow up. One afternoon, I was playing a board game with my granddaughter when she made a move that broke the rules. I corrected her, but she ended up making the same mistake again. I read the rules out loud and asked if she got it this time. She smiled at me and shook her head. “Grandpa. why are you so hyped (微动的)?” she asked. “It’s just a game. We’re here to have fun, aren’t we?” Something about her words really hit home. We weren’t there to be right; we were there to enjoy ourselves. What truly mattered was our bond and the moments we shared. My drive to win hadn’t really been about seeking the truth, but about showing I was better than everyone else. I wanted people to see me as the most capable person in the room. What I came to realize was that my behavior was having the opposite effect. I was gaining no respect or appreciation by doing this. And the more I practiced, the better I mastered the art of keeping quiet. What I could never have anticipated was just how much my overall happiness would improve by simply listening calmly to others without interrupting. It taught me a newfound tolerance of difference. When I don’t agree with someone, a neutral response such as “Who knows? Maybe.” can work, too. 24. What can we say about the author in the past? A He disliked socializing with others. B. He often drew lessons from discussions. C. He was very defensive about his weakness. D. He was fond of arguing over right and wrong. 25. What’s the surrounding people’s attitude towards the author’s habit? A. Unconcerned. B. Annoyed. C. Supportive. D. Tolerant. 26. What happened to the author after a game with his granddaughter? A. He stopped seeking the truth. B. He began to reflect on his behavior. C. He lost interest in playing any games. D. He became more unforgiving afterwards. 27. What can we infer from the author’s experience? A. Facts speak louder than words. B. Winning turns out all that counts. C. Arguing strengthens emotional bonds. D. Listening creates harmony with others. C South Korea plans to build the world’s largest spokeless (无辐条的) Ferris wheel, offering impressive views of its capital by 2025. The Seoul Ring breaks away from traditional appearances of Ferris wheels thanks to innovative technology. Its development will take place at a former landfill site in Haneul Park-described as a “gateway to Seoul” by the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG). In an announcement earlier this month, the government said, “Not only will the Seoul Ring serve as an entertainment facility, but it will also become a cultural complex that provides visitors with an opportunity to experience the historical meaning of Nanjido. In addition, it will provide a variety of festivals, cultural and tourism programs, and a place for communication.” Through the Seoul Ring, visitors will have the opportunity to have a look at the sights of the Han River, downtown Seoul, Namsan Mountain, and even Bukhan Mountain. The location was picked out from a number of alternative options including Nodeul Island, Yeouido Park, and Jamsil. But Haneul Park was eventually chosen for its “symbolism of inter-Korean harmony”. The wheel will reportedly host 36 carriages that can each be filled with 25 people. The SMG and international experts will ensure that the ring is safe and structurally sound. It will also incorporate (包含) green technologies which are in line with climate change. The proposal by UN Studio includes plans for a monorail connecting the subway station to the site, enhancing accessibility. The SMG said, “The Seoul Ring is expected to serve as the city’s new landmark that enhances its global position while also developing the local tourism. In addition, it is the best place to realize the city’s vision of finding harmony among citizens, the planet, the future, and the environment.” Ben van Berkel comments: “Located in the heart of the city, this spokeless design highlights Korea’s boundless ambition for innovation and spirit of progress, seamlessly blending cutting-edge technology with a timeless appreciation for stability and beauty.” 28. Which of the following can best describe the Seoul Ring? A. Entertaining and historic. B. Complex but accessible. C. Innovative and eco-friendly. D. Traditional but impressive. 29. Why was Haneul Park chosen as the location of the Seoul Ring? A. It has a stable source of tourists. B. It is a sign of unity and harmony. C. It is convenient for accessibility. D. It can use green technologies. 30. What is one of the reasons for South Korea’s building the Seoul Ring? A. To show its innovative technology. B. To raise Seoul’s international fame. C. To make Seoul the cultural center. D. To speed its economic development. 31. What is the best title of the text? A. Korea’s economic recovery plan B. The Seoul Ring’s design concept C. Korea’s ambition for wheel innovation D. The largest spokeless wheel to be built D Deep in the Pacific Ocean, an underwater “superhighway” stretches roughly 700 kilometers between the marine reserves of Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands and Cocos Island, off the coast of Costa Rica. It’s important to the sea life that moves back and forth between the islands. But the route is in danger since it is also open to fishing boats. To protect marine life, MigraMar, an environmental group, is working to change the entire “superhighway” into a marine protected area, an area that will stretch 240,000 square kilometers, about the size of the UK. For more than ten years, scientists of MigraMar have been trying to prove the importance of the “superhighway” by documenting the species that use it. They have placed satellite and ultrasonic tags (超声波追踪器) on almost 400 marine organisms to track their migratory routes (迁徙路线). So far, they have successfully tracked the migration of whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, silky sharks, etc. between the two islands. MigraMar has produced a document stressing the need to protect the “superhighway”, calling for it to stop people from fishing there or allow only sustainable and seasonal fishing. The document has raised a storm of protest in the fishing industry in both countries. However, in the long term this protected “superhighway” will have a positive impact on fishing. Fish can grow and reproduce there, causing the overall amount to increase and more fish to become available outside the protected area. It could also have economic benefits in other industries. For example, preserving iconic sea life could protect tourism. Both Costa Rica and Ecuador are currently considering plans to protect the “superhighway”. They have mapped out a strategy to create and strengthen marine protected areas “We’re hopeful that action will be taken in the near future,” says Steiner, one of the founding members of MigraMar, but he also warns that some species are facing extinction. “We’ve taken baby steps,” he says, “but these species are in great danger.” 32. What do we know about the underwater “superhighway”? A. It belongs to Costa Rica. B. It is under threat from boats. C. It is a land wildlife reserve. D. It is about the size of the UK. 33. Why do scientists track the migratory routes of many marine organisms? A. To test the function of satellite and ultrasonic tags. B. To confirm the importance of the “superhighway”. C. To protect sharks migrating between the two islands. D. To stop people from fishing near the “superhighway” 34. What does paragraph 3 focus on? A. The benefits of protecting the “superhighway”. B. The strong protest from the fishing industry. C. The need of sustainable and seasonal fishing. D. The document of forbidding illegal fishing. 35. What can we infer from Steiner’s words? A. Marine reserves are created. B. The “superhighway” is safe. C. Many species have died out. D. Governments need to act fast. 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。 Sportsmanship means maintaining a positive attitude, staying composed when decisions do not favor you, and always struggling to bring out the best in yourself and others around you. ___36___ Here are several strategies to help athletes cultivate and demonstrate sportsmanship in all aspects of their sport. Actions speak louder than words. As an athlete, your behavior on and off the field sets a tone for others. Be the player who plays fair, respects officials’ decisions, and offers a hand to help up a fallen opponent. ___37___ Sportsmanship is rooted in self-improvement. ___38___ View competitors as opportunities to challenge your own limits rather than barriers to your success. Always show respect to everyone involved in the game, including teammates, opponents, coaches, and officials. ___39___ Learn to handle both success and disappointment with grace. Techniques such as deep breathing, focusing on the next play, or positive self-talk can help manage emotional responses during critical moments. Use encouraging words and maintain a positive tone with teammates and coaches. Positive communication builds team morale (斗志). ___40___ Discuss with your coach or teammates about ways to improve and avoid similar mistakes in the future. This approach not only improves your skills but also enhances a culture of continuous learning and mutual respect. A. Congratulate opponents on a good match. B. Controlling emotions is key to sportsmanship. C. Sportsmanship can be developed with practice. D. Sportsmanship serves as a model for younger athletes. E Your conduct can inspire your teammates to follow suit. F. Concentrate on developing your skills without negative influences. G. Analyze what went wrong instead of blaming others for a loss or an error. 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。 Wilt Chamberlain is 47 years old. He will ___41___ in May 2025 at age 48, with a Bachelor’s degree in architecture. Wilt always had a passion for architecture, ___42___ back to sixth grade when an inspirational art teacher had the class draw floor plans (平面图). But when it came time for ___43___, Wilt pursued the expected path, earning a finance degree ___44___ by an MBA, and building a career in business. Architecture remained a(an) ___45___ dream. When faced with personal changes and ___46___ with his corporate finance job, the father of three teenage boys decided it was time to ___47___ chase his architectural dreams. Discovering that his alma mater (母校) had just launched an architecture program, Wilt ___48___ at the chance to change his life. This second ___49___ is about more than just professional fulfillment for Wilt. It’s about _____50_____ to his sons that it’s never too late to courageously pursue one’s dreams. “My boys... to show them it’s never too late to follow a (an) _____51_____, it’s never too late to be happy,” Wilt said. “That was a big piece of it for me. I’m not worried about when I graduate. I’m not worried about 20-30 more years of work. I have no _____52_____ to stop.” When Wilt _____53_____ his cap and gown (长袍) next spring, he’ll be realizing a childhood dream _____54_____ but never forgotten. He’ll be showing his boys-and himself-that happiness and purpose are always within _____55_____, at any stage of life, with a little faith and hard work. 41. A. recover B. graduate C. retire D. escape 42. A. dating B. looking C. going D. coming 43. A. society B. family C. club D. college 44. A. awarded B. followed C. provided D. admitted 45. A. unrealized B. distant C. imaginary D. wonderful 46. A. familiar B. annoyed C. dissatisfied D. content 47. A. quickly B. secretly C. suddenly D. eventually 48. A. jumped B. stared C. aimed D. shot 49. A. term B. lesson C. act D. symbol 50. A. complaining B. demonstrating C. explaining D. suggesting 51. A. schedule B. model C. example D. passion 52. A. opportunities B. measures C. plans D. ambitions 53. A. puts on B. finds out C. takes off D. prepares for 54. A. destroyed B. possessed C. designed D. delayed 55. A. sight B. distance C. reach D. range 第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Kombucha is a kind of drink typically made with either green or black tea. Its ___56___ (sweet) can come from various sources, such as sugar and honey. It is thought that kombucha was first made in China, which ___57___ (natural) makes sense given that tea, the base of the recipe (制作配方) is an extremely popular Chinese drink. The earliest recipes are believed to date back to 221BC, the beginning of China’s Qin dynasty, ___58___ people referred to the drink as the tea which could help people live longer. Then the Silk Road helped introduce the drink to the rest of the world. Sales in the United States are now ___59___ the rise since kombucha is widely recognized as a health and energy drink. For centuries, kombucha ___60___ (drink) for its health benefits. Many believe in its ability ___61___ (reduce) or prevent certain diseases and improve energy levels. Scientists continue to search for more information to support these views. When properly ___62___ (prepare), kombucha is generally considered safe for most people. However, it is not ___63___ (advise) for young children to drink kombucha. Older children may enjoy it, ___64___ due to its caffeine (咖啡因) content, experts recommend ___65___ (limit) a child’s daily intake of kombucha. 第四部分 写作（共两节；满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，在新加坡某学校当交换生。你得知当地即将举办“中国文化周”活动，正在招收志愿者。请写一封邮件申请，内容包括： 1. 写信目的； 2. 个人优势； 3. 表达愿望。 注意： 1. 词数80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Sir or Madam, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 67. 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。 When I came home from college on Sunday, it was just Halloween. Our neighborhood usually went all out for trick-or-treating. In the evening, there had been streams of kids coming into houses in their fancy costumes. We’d got a few bowls of candies out for the kids, and it was an amazing night. Later that evening, I saw a mother and her six-year-old son, Alan, come into my house. The mother, called Mary, was a cleaner in our neighborhood. She cleaned the street earnestly and while her English was simple, she was always polite and attempted to have pleasant conversations with neighbors. It was said that she’d come from Asia and her husband had passed away. So many times, when I passed by their small house, I saw Alan writing under the street lamp. I joked with him. “Hi, Alan, studying so hard! Do you want to enter Harvard?” He nodded with a smile and waved me goodbye. Alan was wearing what could be described as a white garbage bag with a head hole cut into it. It looked like the mother had applied some of her lipstick (口红) to his face to make it seem as if he was bleeding from his mouth and eyes-scarily effective! I realized the mother had very little income but still wanted to ensure her little son a good evening. The boy asked me, “Keith, can I frighten you?” I replied, “Oh! Wow! What a scary...” The boy continued, “Mama couldn’t finish work early, but I still got some candies! Look!” He showed me a container with a few candies in it. I looked at my watch-it was 9:00 p.m, and most of the trick-or-treating took place between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. I passed the candy bowl to him, and he politely took the smallest candy. He said to me with a big smile, “Thank you very much!” The boy’s behavior moved me so much that I put all other candies into his container. His mother noticed what I’d done and said in broken English, “I’ve told him not to be greedy.” 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右： 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Hearing what his mother said, the boy was about to give the candies back. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Watching Alan’s little figure gradually fading into the night, I felt I should do something for him. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024-2025（上）高二年级期中调研测试 英语 注意事项 考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项及各题答题要求： 1. 本试卷共10页，包含听力（共30分）、阅读（共50分）、语言运用（共30分）、写作（共40分）四部分。本次考试满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟。 2. 答题前，请您务必将自己的姓名、考试号等用黑色0. 5毫米签字笔填写在答题卡上。 3. 作答非选择题必须用书写黑色字迹的0. 5毫米签字笔写在答题卡上的指定位置，在其它位置作答一律无效。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题：每题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the weather like now? A. Cold. B. Cloudy. C. Rainy. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: Do I need to bring my jacket? W: Well, it’s not very cold. I don’t think you’ll need to wear a jacket, but please bring an umbrella. Given how cloudy it is, it’s probably going to rain. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers going to do? A. Buy some shoes. B. Take a trip. C. Change a bag. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Our trip is short, so don’t take too many things! Remember to put your shoes at the bottom of the bag. M: I did. I put the trousers above the shoes, and then the shirts at the top. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What team will the woman probably join? A. The basketball team. B. The volleyball team. C. The baseball team. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: Do you want to try joining one of our sports teams? Do you play basketball? W: No, I don’t, but I used to play volleyball and baseball in school. I like both! M: Actually, the volleyball team is already full. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman think of Emily? A. She is good at numbers. B. She needs to be clearer. C. She has speaking problems. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: Did you see Emily’s conference? It was very inspiring and clear. W: She knows her stuff, especially her figures. I hope the company takes it on board. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where are the speakers probably? A. At home. B. At the police station. C. At the office. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: I can’t find my wallet! I left it on my desk earlier, then we went to the meeting, and now it is gone. M: Oh no! Maybe some colleague (同事) took it to keep it safe until you came back. Have you asked anyone else? 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，标在试卷的相应位置。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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Ticket seller and customer. B. Boss and secretary. C. Guide and tourist 7. When will the man leave for Paris? A. On March 9th. B. On March 11th. C. On March 24th. 【答案】6. A 7. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Good morning, Eurostar Travel Service. Can I help you? M: Yes, I’d like to book a ticket to Paris please. W: Certainly. Could I have your name please, sir? M: Jason Stone. W: Thank you. Now, when would you like to travel, Mr. Stone? M: I have to be in Paris on March 11th. So I’d like to leave on the 9th. Can you do that? W: Certainly, sir. And when do you want to return? M: On March 24th. W: All right, here are your tickets. I hope you have a great trip! 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What is Jane’s worst subject? A. History. B. Science. C. Math. 9. Who is Jane’s teacher? A. Lara. B. Kim. C. Abby 10. What does Jane probably eat most? A. Hamburgers. B. Salads. C. Noodles. 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A 【解析】 【原文】W: The school is not far now. Do you remember what we have to talk to the teacher about? M: We have to tell her about the problems Jane is having with math. I also think we need to just quickly say how much better she’s doing in science and history now. W: Fine, we’ll do that. We also need to tell the teacher, Kim, about how much Lara and Abby are helping with her study. I always want to thank them but never had a chance. M: Okay. Anything else? Is Jane happy with the lunch they serve here? W: She is. She really likes the hamburgers. However, she also thinks they should have more healthy choices, like salads or noodles. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. What is the conversation mainly about? A. Fires. B. Movies. C. Trees. 12. When was the first law passed? A. In 1977. B. In 1995. C. In 2001. 13. Where does the man’s brother work? A. In a theater. B. In the government. C. In a school. 【答案】11. C 12. B 13. A 【解析】 【原文】M: I moved here in 1977, and there was a big forest next to my house. Over the next few years, the area covered by trees has become less and less. W: Why do you think that is? M: Some people say it’s because of fires, but that’s not the only reason. There has been a much bigger problem — people cutting down trees. W: Has the government passed any laws against cutting down trees? M: They did pass one in 1995 at first, and again in 2001. It has caused a small change, but that’s not enough. W: I think a lot of famous people are also talking about it now. Has that helped? M: It has. My brother owns a cinema here. He says he has shown three or four movies about this problem. We need our schools to teach this to more and more students too. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14 How do the speakers feel probably? A. Excited. B. Scared. C. Nervous. 15. Where will the man park his car? A. On the road. B. At a park. C. In a yard. 16. What will the speakers probably do first? A. Eat dinner. B. Make some pictures. C. Park the car. 【答案】14. A 15. C 16. C 【解析】 【原文】W: I’m going to the Festival of Lights tonight. Do you care to join me? M: That sounds great. What time does it start? W: I think it starts soon. We can ride together. There will be lights in all the trees and plants. They even make pictures and shows with them. M: I can’t wait to see it. Do you want to drive my car? Is there somewhere to leave it at the festival? I am nervous to park it on the road by the park. W: I live near the park. Why don’t you go to my house and leave your car in my yard. We can walk from there. It is only about a 15-minute walk. Does that sound OK? M: Sure! Let’s see, it is 7:00 now. Do you want to get dinner somewhere before we go to the festival? W: If you can wait, we can eat at the festival. There is lots of food at the park and it is usually really good. That’s another attractive thing about the Festival of Lights. M: That sounds wonderful. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. When did Branson found his company Virgin? A. In the 1950s. B. In the 1960s. C. In the 1970s. 18. Why did Branson sell his music record business? A. To create a new record company. B. To keep his airline business running. C. To travel into space. 19. What is Branson’s space tourism company called? A. V2. B. Virgin Galactic. C. Virgin Air. 20. What world record did Branson break in 1986? A. Crossing the Atlantic Ocean by boat. B. Crossing the Atlantic Ocean in a hot air balloon. C. Crossing the Pacific Ocean in a hot air balloon. 【答案】17. C 18. B 19. B 20. A 【解析】 【原文】 Richard Branson is an English businessman who was born in 1950. In his early 20s, he founded his company Virgin. At first his company was set up to sell music records, but over the years he has expanded into drinks, railways and air travel. However, in 1992, he sold his music record company to EMI for 500 million in order to keep his airline business running. Four years later, when the airline was making profit again, he created a new music record company called V2. His most recent adventure is Virgin Galactic, which is designed to take tourists into space in a special space ship made by the company. Branson is known to be a risk taker, and throughout his life has attempted to break several dangerous world records. In 1985 he attempted to cross the Atlantic Ocean by boat but he failed. He attempted it again the following year and beat the world record by two hours. The year after, he did the same journey, but in a hot air balloon. In 1991, he broke another record by crossing the Pacific Ocean by hot air balloon as well. 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 Party Rentals Host your next celebration at the Cayton Children’s Museum in Downtown Santa Monica. It offers 21,000 square feet of play space and a full-service experience tailored to your needs. Availability ◆Most parties are booked for two-or-three-hour time slots (时间段). ◆Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m.~12 p.m. or 10 a.m.~1 p.m.; 2 p.m.~4 p.m. or 1 p.m.~4 p.m. Rental Options Private Party Rooms There are S. Mark Taper Brilliant Blue Room and Orange You Glad Room. These spaces can accommodate various events for you. These rooms can hold groups of up to 40 each and can be rented together for larger parties. One room starts at $1,200 and the price for two will double. Private Art Crawl Art Studio II can be transformed into one big, blank canvas (画布) for your little guests to express their inner artists! They can move around in a free exploration of safe paints and colors while creating a beautiful mess from head to foot. And the best part is that we do all the cleanup! Private Art Crawl starts at $1,000. The Derfner Theater It’s our main individual event space for larger groups of 80 or more guests, offering advanced media capacity and an adaptable environment for a wide range of events. This is the ideal space for more complex parties and celebrations. It starts at $2,400. Private Buyouts Booking the entire Cayton Children’s Museum for your event guarantees an unforgettable experience for you and your guests (up to 275 people). This option enables you to use the full space freely. The rental costs $7,500 from Monday to Friday and $15,000 on weekends. 21. How many people can Private Party Rooms hold at most? A. 40 guests. B. 100 guests. C. 80 guests. D. 275 guests. 22. Which option is ideal for hosting a painting activity for young children? A. Private Party Rooms. B. Private Buyouts. C. The Derfner Theater. D. Private Art Crawl. 23. What can we know about the last rental option? A. It is available only on weekends. B. It has a specific age requirement. C. It is an ideal place for little painting lovers. D. It allows access to the entire museum space. 【答案】21. C 22. D 23. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍的是在Santa Monica市中心的Cayton儿童博物馆举办派对租赁服务的相关信息。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据Private Party Rooms部分的“There are S. Mark Taper Brilliant Blue Room and Orange You Glad Room.(有S. Mark Taper Brilliant Blue Room和Orange You Glad Room)”和“These rooms can hold groups of up to 40 each and can be rented together for larger parties.(这些房间每个可以容纳最多40人的团体，并且可以一起租用以举办更大的聚会)”可知，Private Party Rooms最多能容纳的人是40乘以2，等于80人。故选C。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据Private Art Crawl部分的“Art Studio II can be transformed into one big, blank canvas (画布) for your little guests to express their inner artists!(Art Studio II可以变成一个大的空白画布，让你的小客人们尽情展现他们内心的艺术天赋！)”可知，Private Art Crawl是举办幼儿绘画活动的理想选择。故选D。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据Private Buyouts部分的“Booking the entire Cayton Children’s Museum for your event guarantees an unforgettable experience for you and your guests (up to 275 people).(为您的活动预订整个Cayton Children’s Museum，保证为您和您的客人(最多275人)带来难忘的体验)”可知，最后一个租赁选择允许进入整个博物馆空间。故选D。 B From what color to paint the kitchen to the origin of a famous quote, or even something as small as what to have for dinner, I loved to argue about what was right. Day or night, I was ready to argue with whoever was unlucky enough to strike up a conversation with me. My challengers included my children, my wife, friends and even strangers. This habit had often caused trouble in my family. There were moments when my marriage became tense and my kids grew distant. The longest fight I had was with my parents, and it dragged on for nearly a year. Even small disagreements had the potential to blow up. One afternoon, I was playing a board game with my granddaughter when she made a move that broke the rules. I corrected her, but she ended up making the same mistake again. I read the rules out loud and asked if she got it this time. She smiled at me and shook her head. “Grandpa. why are you so hyped (微动的)?” she asked. “It’s just a game. We’re here to have fun, aren’t we?” Something about her words really hit home. We weren’t there to be right; we were there to enjoy ourselves. What truly mattered was our bond and the moments we shared. My drive to win hadn’t really been about seeking the truth, but about showing I was better than everyone else. I wanted people to see me as the most capable person in the room. What I came to realize was that my behavior was having the opposite effect. I was gaining no respect or appreciation by doing this. And the more I practiced, the better I mastered the art of keeping quiet. What I could never have anticipated was just how much my overall happiness would improve by simply listening calmly to others without interrupting. It taught me a newfound tolerance of difference. When I don’t agree with someone, a neutral response such as “Who knows? Maybe.” can work, too. 24. What can we say about the author in the past? A. He disliked socializing with others. B. He often drew lessons from discussions. C. He was very defensive about his weakness. D. He was fond of arguing over right and wrong. 25. What’s the surrounding people’s attitude towards the author’s habit? A. Unconcerned. B. Annoyed. C. Supportive. D. Tolerant. 26. What happened to the author after a game with his granddaughter? A. He stopped seeking the truth. B. He began to reflect on his behavior. C. He lost interest in playing any games. D. He became more unforgiving afterwards. 27. What can we infer from the author’s experience? A. Facts speak louder than words. B. Winning turns out all that counts. C. Arguing strengthens emotional bonds. D. Listening creates harmony with others. 【答案】24. D 25. B 26. B 27. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是作者过去喜欢与人争论对错，这种行为给家庭关系带来了紧张，但在与孙女的游戏中受到启发，意识到真正重要的是亲情和共享的时刻，而非争论胜负。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“From what color to paint the kitchen to the origin of a famous quote, or even something as small as what to have for dinner, I loved to argue about what was right.(从厨房该涂什么颜色到一句名言的出处，甚至是晚餐吃什么这样的小事，我都喜欢争论什么是对的)”可知，过去的作者喜欢争论对错。故选D。 【25题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“This habit had often caused trouble in my family. There were moments when my marriage became tense and my kids grew distant.(这个习惯经常给我的家庭带来麻烦。有时候，我的婚姻变得紧张，我的孩子们变得疏远)”和“Even small disagreements had the potential to blow up.(即使是很小的分歧也有爆发的可能)”可知，周围的人对作者的习惯感到生气。故选B。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“Something about her words really hit home. We weren’t there to be right; we were there to enjoy ourselves. What truly mattered was our bond and the moments we shared.(她的话中有些东西击中了要害。我们的存在不是为了证明自己是对的；我们在那里玩得很开心。真正重要的是我们之间的纽带和我们分享的时刻)”可知，作者在和孙女玩了一场游戏之后开始反思自己的行为。故选B。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“What I could never have anticipated was just how much my overall happiness would improve by simply listening calmly to others without interrupting.(我从未预料到，仅仅通过冷静地倾听他人而不打断，我的整体幸福感会提升这么多)”可知，从作者的经历中我们可以推断出倾听能与他人和谐相处。故选D。 C South Korea plans to build the world’s largest spokeless (无辐条的) Ferris wheel, offering impressive views of its capital by 2025. The Seoul Ring breaks away from traditional appearances of Ferris wheels thanks to innovative technology. Its development will take place at a former landfill site in Haneul Park-described as a “gateway to Seoul” by the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG). In an announcement earlier this month, the government said, “Not only will the Seoul Ring serve as an entertainment facility, but it will also become a cultural complex that provides visitors with an opportunity to experience the historical meaning of Nanjido. In addition, it will provide a variety of festivals, cultural and tourism programs, and a place for communication.” Through the Seoul Ring, visitors will have the opportunity to have a look at the sights of the Han River, downtown Seoul, Namsan Mountain, and even Bukhan Mountain. The location was picked out from a number of alternative options including Nodeul Island, Yeouido Park, and Jamsil. But Haneul Park was eventually chosen for its “symbolism of inter-Korean harmony”. The wheel will reportedly host 36 carriages that can each be filled with 25 people. The SMG and international experts will ensure that the ring is safe and structurally sound. It will also incorporate (包含) green technologies which are in line with climate change. The proposal by UN Studio includes plans for a monorail connecting the subway station to the site, enhancing accessibility. The SMG said, “The Seoul Ring is expected to serve as the city’s new landmark that enhances its global position while also developing the local tourism. In addition, it is the best place to realize the city’s vision of finding harmony among citizens, the planet, the future, and the environment.” Ben van Berkel comments: “Located in the heart of the city, this spokeless design highlights Korea’s boundless ambition for innovation and spirit of progress, seamlessly blending cutting-edge technology with a timeless appreciation for stability and beauty.” 28. Which of the following can best describe the Seoul Ring? A. Entertaining and historic. B. Complex but accessible. C. Innovative and eco-friendly. D. Traditional but impressive. 29. Why was Haneul Park chosen as the location of the Seoul Ring? A. It has a stable source of tourists. B. It is a sign of unity and harmony. C. It is convenient for accessibility. D. It can use green technologies. 30. What is one of the reasons for South Korea’s building the Seoul Ring? A. To show its innovative technology. B. To raise Seoul’s international fame. C. To make Seoul the cultural center. D. To speed its economic development. 31. What is the best title of the text? A. Korea’s economic recovery plan B. The Seoul Ring’s design concept C. Korea’s ambition for wheel innovation D. The largest spokeless wheel to be built 【答案】28. C 29. B 30. B 31. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲的是韩国计划在2025年前在首尔的天际线上增添一个新的地标——世界上最大的无辐条摩天轮“Seoul Ring”。 【28题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“The Seoul Ring breaks away from traditional appearances of Ferris wheels thanks to innovative technology.(Seoul Ring利用创新技术，打破了摩天轮的传统外观)”和倒数第三段“It will also incorporate (包含) green technologies which are in line with climate change.(它还将采用符合气候变化的环保技术)”可知，Seoul Ring是创新和环保的，可用innovative和eco-friendly来描述它。故选C。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“But Haneul Park was eventually chosen for its “symbolism of inter-Korean harmony”.(但Haneul Park最终因其“朝韩和谐的象征”而被选中)”可知，Seoul Ring的位置选在Haneul Park是因为它是团结与和谐的象征。故选B。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“The Seoul Ring is expected to serve as the city’s new landmark that enhances its global position while also developing the local tourism.(Seoul Ring将成为首尔的新地标，不仅能提高首尔的国际地位，还能促进当地旅游业的发展)”可知，韩国修建Seoul Ring的原因之一是提高首尔的国际知名度。故选B。 【31题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“South Korea plans to build the world’s largest spokeless (无辐条的) Ferris wheel, offering impressive views of its capital by 2025.(韩国计划在2025年之前建造世界上最大的无辐摩天轮，让人们可以欣赏到首都令人印象深刻的景色)”可知，本文主要讲的是韩国计划在2025年前在首尔的天际线上增添一个新的地标——世界上最大的无辐条摩天轮“Seoul Ring”，因此最好的标题是D选项“The largest spokeless wheel to be built(即将要建造的最大的无辐摩天轮)”。故选D。 D Deep in the Pacific Ocean, an underwater “superhighway” stretches roughly 700 kilometers between the marine reserves of Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands and Cocos Island, off the coast of Costa Rica. It’s important to the sea life that moves back and forth between the islands. But the route is in danger since it is also open to fishing boats. To protect marine life, MigraMar, an environmental group, is working to change the entire “superhighway” into a marine protected area, an area that will stretch 240,000 square kilometers, about the size of the UK. For more than ten years, scientists of MigraMar have been trying to prove the importance of the “superhighway” by documenting the species that use it. They have placed satellite and ultrasonic tags (超声波追踪器) on almost 400 marine organisms to track their migratory routes (迁徙路线). So far, they have successfully tracked the migration of whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, silky sharks, etc. between the two islands. MigraMar has produced a document stressing the need to protect the “superhighway”, calling for it to stop people from fishing there or allow only sustainable and seasonal fishing. The document has raised a storm of protest in the fishing industry in both countries. However, in the long term this protected “superhighway” will have a positive impact on fishing. Fish can grow and reproduce there, causing the overall amount to increase and more fish to become available outside the protected area. It could also have economic benefits in other industries. For example, preserving iconic sea life could protect tourism. Both Costa Rica and Ecuador are currently considering plans to protect the “superhighway”. They have mapped out a strategy to create and strengthen marine protected areas “We’re hopeful that action will be taken in the near future,” says Steiner, one of the founding members of MigraMar, but he also warns that some species are facing extinction. “We’ve taken baby steps,” he says, “but these species are in great danger.” 32. What do we know about the underwater “superhighway”? A. It belongs to Costa Rica. B. It is under threat from boats. C. It is a land wildlife reserve. D. It is about the size of the UK. 33. Why do scientists track the migratory routes of many marine organisms? A To test the function of satellite and ultrasonic tags. B. To confirm the importance of the “superhighway”. C. To protect sharks migrating between the two islands. D. To stop people from fishing near the “superhighway” 34. What does paragraph 3 focus on? A. The benefits of protecting the “superhighway”. B. The strong protest from the fishing industry. C. The need of sustainable and seasonal fishing. D. The document of forbidding illegal fishing. 35. What can we infer from Steiner’s words? A. Marine reserves are created. B. The “superhighway” is safe. C. Many species have died out. D. Governments need to act fast. 【答案】32. B 33. B 34. A 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是太平洋深处的一条重要水下“高速公路”正面临威胁，环保组织MigraMar正在努力将其转变为海洋保护区以保护海洋生物。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“But the route is in danger since it is also open to fishing boats.(但这条航线也对渔船开放，因此处于危险之中。)”可知，水下“高速公路”受到船只的威胁。故选B。 【33题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“For more than ten years, scientists of MigraMar have been trying to prove the importance of the “superhighway” by documenting the species that use it. They have placed satellite and ultrasonic tags (超声波追踪器) on almost 400 marine organisms to track their migratory routes (迁徙路线).(十多年来，MigraMar的科学家们一直试图通过记录使用这条“高速公路”的物种来证明这条“高速公路”的重要性。他们在近400种海洋生物身上放置了卫星和超声波标签，以追踪它们的迁徙路线。)”可知，科学家追踪许多海洋生物的迁徙路线是为了确认“高速公路”的重要性。故选B。 【34题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段“However, in the long term this protected “superhighway” will have a positive impact on fishing. Fish can grow and reproduce there, causing the overall amount to increase and more fish to become available outside the protected area. It could also have economic benefits in other industries. For example, preserving iconic sea life could protect tourism.(然而，从长远来看，这条受保护的“高速公路”将对渔业产生积极影响。鱼类可以在那里生长和繁殖，导致总量增加，更多的鱼可以在保护区之外获得。它也可能对其他行业产生经济效益。例如，保护标志性的海洋生物可以保护旅游业。)”可知，第三段主要是关于保护“高速公路”的好处。故选A。 【35题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“We’re hopeful that action will be taken in the near future(我们希望在不久的将来采取行动)”和最后一段““We’ve taken baby steps,” he says, “but these species are in great danger.”(“我们已经迈出了一小步，”他说，“但这些物种正处于极大的危险之中。”)”可知，我们能从Steiner的话中推断出政府需要迅速采取行动。故选D。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Sportsmanship means maintaining a positive attitude, staying composed when decisions do not favor you, and always struggling to bring out the best in yourself and others around you. ___36___ Here are several strategies to help athletes cultivate and demonstrate sportsmanship in all aspects of their sport. Actions speak louder than words. As an athlete, your behavior on and off the field sets a tone for others. Be the player who plays fair, respects officials’ decisions, and offers a hand to help up a fallen opponent. ___37___ Sportsmanship is rooted in self-improvement. ___38___ View competitors as opportunities to challenge your own limits rather than barriers to your success. Always show respect to everyone involved in the game, including teammates, opponents, coaches, and officials. ___39___ Learn to handle both success and disappointment with grace. Techniques such as deep breathing, focusing on the next play, or positive self-talk can help manage emotional responses during critical moments. Use encouraging words and maintain a positive tone with teammates and coaches. Positive communication builds team morale (斗志). ___40___ Discuss with your coach or teammates about ways to improve and avoid similar mistakes in the future. This approach not only improves your skills but also enhances a culture of continuous learning and mutual respect. A. Congratulate opponents on a good match. B. Controlling emotions is key to sportsmanship. C. Sportsmanship can be developed with practice. D. Sportsmanship serves as a model for younger athletes. E. Your conduct can inspire your teammates to follow suit. F. Concentrate on developing your skills without negative influences. G. Analyze what went wrong instead of blaming others for a loss or an error. 【答案】36. C 37. E 38. F 39. B 40. G 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是培养运动员精神的策略。 【36题详解】 空前“Sportsmanship means maintaining a positive attitude, staying composed when decisions do not favor you, and always struggling to bring out the best in yourself and others around you.(体育精神意味着保持积极的态度，当决定对你不利时保持冷静，并始终努力发挥自己和周围人的最佳状态)”说明了体育精神是什么，空后“Here are several strategies to help athletes cultivate and demonstrate sportsmanship in all aspects of their sport.(这里有一些策略可以帮助运动员在运动的各个方面培养和展示体育精神)”说明了接下来要讲如何培养体育精神，由此推知，空格处应该说体育精神是可以培养的，C选项“Sportsmanship can be developed with practice.(体育精神可以通过练习来培养)”承上启下，符合语境，故选C。 【37题详解】 空前“As an athlete, your behavior on and off the field sets a tone for others. Be the player who plays fair, respects officials’ decisions, and offers a hand to help up a fallen opponent.(作为一名运动员，你在场上和场下的行为会给其他人定下基调。做一个公平的球员，尊重裁判的决定，并伸出手来帮助摔倒的对手)”说明了作为运动员，你的行为给其他人下基调，也就是别的运动员会学你，E选项“Your conduct can inspire your teammates to follow suit.(你的行为可以激励你的队友效仿)”承接上文，符合语境，故选E。 【38题详解】 空前“Sportsmanship is rooted in self-improvement.(体育精神源于自我提高)”说明了体育精神源于自我提高，空格处和提高自己的技能有关，F选项“Concentrate on developing your skills without negative influences.(集中精力发展你的技能，避免负面影响)”承接上文，符合语境，故选F。 【39题详解】 空格处是本段主旨句，由空后“Learn to handle both success and disappointment with grace. Techniques such as deep breathing, focusing on the next play, or positive self-talk can help manage emotional responses during critical moments.(学会优雅地处理成功和失望。深呼吸、关注下一场戏或积极的自我对话等技巧可以帮助管理关键时刻的情绪反应)”可知，本段主要讲的是要控制自己的情绪，B选项“Controlling emotions is key to sportsmanship.(控制情绪是体育精神的关键)”说明了要控制情绪，概括了本段主要内容，可作为主旨句，故选B。 【40题详解】 空前“Use encouraging words and maintain a positive tone with teammates and coaches. Positive communication builds team morale (斗志).(对队友和教练使用鼓励的话，保持积极的语气。积极的沟通可以建立团队士气)”说明了积极的沟通的好处，空格处应该和积极的沟通有关，G选项“Analyze what went wrong instead of blaming others for a loss or an error.(分析哪里出了问题，而不是把损失或错误归咎于别人)”属于积极的沟通方式，承接上文，符合语境，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。 Wilt Chamberlain is 47 years old. He will ___41___ in May 2025, at age 48, with a Bachelor’s degree in architecture. Wilt always had a passion for architecture, ___42___ back to sixth grade when an inspirational art teacher had the class draw floor plans (平面图). But when it came time for ___43___, Wilt pursued the expected path, earning a finance degree ___44___ by an MBA, and building a career in business. Architecture remained a(an) ___45___ dream. When faced with personal changes and ___46___ with his corporate finance job, the father of three teenage boys decided it was time to ___47___ chase his architectural dreams. Discovering that his alma mater (母校) had just launched an architecture program, Wilt ___48___ at the chance to change his life. This second ___49___ is about more than just professional fulfillment for Wilt. It’s about _____50_____ to his sons that it’s never too late to courageously pursue one’s dreams. “My boys... to show them it’s never too late to follow a (an) _____51_____, it’s never too late to be happy,” Wilt said. “That was a big piece of it for me. I’m not worried about when I graduate. I’m not worried about 20-30 more years of work. I have no _____52_____ to stop.” When Wilt _____53_____ his cap and gown (长袍) next spring, he’ll be realizing a childhood dream _____54_____ but never forgotten. He’ll be showing his boys-and himself-that happiness and purpose are always within _____55_____, at any stage of life, with a little faith and hard work. 41. A. recover B. graduate C. retire D. escape 42. A. dating B. looking C. going D. coming 43. A. society B. family C. club D. college 44. A. awarded B. followed C. provided D. admitted 45. A. unrealized B. distant C. imaginary D. wonderful 46. A. familiar B. annoyed C. dissatisfied D. content 47. A. quickly B. secretly C. suddenly D. eventually 48. A. jumped B. stared C. aimed D. shot 49. A. term B. lesson C. act D. symbol 50. A. complaining B. demonstrating C. explaining D. suggesting 51. A. schedule B. model C. example D. passion 52. A. opportunities B. measures C. plans D. ambitions 53. A. puts on B. finds out C. takes off D. prepares for 54 A. destroyed B. possessed C. designed D. delayed 55. A. sight B. distance C. reach D. range 【答案】41. B 42. A 43. D 44. B 45. A 46. C 47. D 48. A 49. C 50. B 51. D 52. C 53. A 54. D 55. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是记叙文。文章讲述在成功结束金融职业生涯后，47岁的纳什维尔抓住机会回到母校实现儿时的建筑梦想的故事，他证明了只要有信念肯努力，在生命的任何阶段幸福和目标都是触手可及的。 【41题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他将于2025年5月毕业，48岁，获得建筑学学士学位。A. recover恢复；B. graduate毕业；C. retire退休；D. escape逃跑。根据下文“with a bachelor’s degree in architecture”可知，他毕业了，获得了建筑学学士学位。故选B。 【42题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：张伯伦一直对建筑充满热情，这可以追溯到六年级，当时一位鼓舞人心的美术老师让全班画平面图。A. dating注明日期；确定年代；B.looking看；C.going去；D. coming来。根据下文的“back to sixth grade when an inspirational art teacher had the class draw floor plans (平面图).”可知，对建筑充满热情，这可以追溯到六年级。date back to追溯于。故选A。 【43题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但到了上大学的时候，张伯伦走上了预期的道路，获得了一个金融学位，然后是MBA学位，并在商业领域建立了自己的职业生涯。A.society社会；B. family家庭；C.club俱乐部；D. college大学。根据下文“earning a finance degree ____by an MBA”可知，张伯伦大学学习的金融。故选D。 【44题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A.awarded授予，颁发；B.followed跟随；C. provided提供；D. admitted允许。根据下文“by an MBA”可知，然后是MBA学位。故选B。 【45题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：建筑仍然是一个未实现的梦想。A. unrealized未实现的；B. distant远的；C. imaginary虚拟的；D. wonderful精彩的。根据下文“chase his architectural dream”可知，建筑学是张伯伦未实现的梦想。故选A。 【46题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当面对个人的变化和对金融工作的不满时，三个十几岁男孩的父亲最终决定是时候追逐他的建筑梦想了。A. familiar熟悉的；B. annoyed生气的；C. dissatisfied不满意的；D. content满意的。根据下文“decided it was time to ___7___ chase his architectural dream”可知，张伯伦不满意金融工作。故选C。 【47题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：当面对个人的变化和对金融工作的不满时，三个十几岁男孩的父亲最终决定是时候追逐他的建筑梦想了。A. quickly快速地；B. secretly秘密地；C. suddenly突然地；D. eventually最终地。根据前文“the father of three teenage boys”可知，尽管已经是三个十几岁的男孩的父亲，张伯伦最终决定追逐他的建筑梦想。故选D。 【48题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：发现他的母校刚刚启动了一个建筑项目，张伯伦欣然接受了这个开启人生新篇章的机会。A. jumped跳；B. stared盯着；C. aimed目标是；D. shot射击。根据上文“Discovering that his alma mater (母校) had just launched an architecture program”和下文“start a new chapter in his life”可知，母校启动了一个建筑项目，威尔特决定抓住这个机会实现自己的建筑梦想。jump at欣然接受。故选A。 【49题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：第二个行动对威尔特来说不仅仅是职业上的满足感。A. term学期；B. lesson课程；教训；C. act行动；D.symbol象征。根据下文“It’s about ___10___ to his sons that it’s never too late to pursue one’s dreams.”以及the second可知，此处说的是威尔特的第二个行动。故选C。 【50题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这是为了向他的儿子们证明，追求梦想永远不会太晚。A. complaining抱怨；B. demonstrating展示；证明；C. explaining解释；D. suggesting建议。根据下文“to his sons that it’s never too late to pursue one’s dreams”可知，威尔特想要向儿子证明追求梦想永远不会晚。故选B。 【51题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“我的孩子们，追随激情永远不会太迟，获得快乐永远不会太迟。”必说。“我不担心什么时候毕业，也不担心再工作二三十年。我不打算停下来。”A. schedule进度表；B.model模型；C. example例子；D. passion激情。根据上文 it’s never too late to courageously pursue one’s dreams”此处说的是追随激情永远不会太迟。故选D。 【52题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“我的孩子们，追随激情永远不会太迟，获得快乐永远不会太迟。”必说。“我不担心什么时候毕业，也不担心再工作二三十年。我不打算停下来。A. opportunities机会；B. measures措施；C. plans计划，打算；D. ambitions野心。根据上文“I’m not worried about when I graduate, nor 20-30 more years of work.”可知，威尔特说自己不打算停下来。故选C。 【53题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：明年春天，当威尔特穿上他的帽子和学位服时，他将实现一个童年的梦想，这个梦想被推迟了，但永远不会忘记。A. puts on穿上；B.finds out找出；C.takes off脱下；D. prepares for为……准备。根据下文“his cap and gown (学位服) next spring”可知，威尔特明年春天毕业时，会戴上学士帽，穿上学位服。故选A。 【54题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. destroyed破坏；B. possessed拥有；C. designed设计；D. delayed推迟。根据上文“realizing a childhood dream”可知，这是儿时的梦想，被推迟了。故选D。 【55题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他将向他的孩子们和他自己表明，只要有一点信念和努力，幸福和目标总是触手可及的，在生命的任何阶段。A. sight视力；B. distance距离；C. reach范围； 伸手可及的距离；D. range界限。根据上文“he’ll be realizing a childhood dream”和下文“at any stage of life, with a little faith and hard work”可知，只有有信念，肯努力，幸福和目标都是触手可及的，无论在人生的哪个阶段。within reach“触手可及”。故选C。 第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Kombucha is a kind of drink typically made with either green or black tea. Its ___56___ (sweet) can come from various sources, such as sugar and honey. It is thought that kombucha was first made in China, which ___57___ (natural) makes sense given that tea, the base of the recipe (制作配方) is an extremely popular Chinese drink. The earliest recipes are believed to date back to 221BC, the beginning of China’s Qin dynasty, ___58___ people referred to the drink as the tea which could help people live longer. Then the Silk Road helped introduce the drink to the rest of the world. Sales in the United States are now ___59___ the rise since kombucha is widely recognized as a health and energy drink. For centuries, kombucha ___60___ (drink) for its health benefits. Many believe in its ability ___61___ (reduce) or prevent certain diseases and improve energy levels. Scientists continue to search for more information to support these views. When properly ___62___ (prepare), kombucha is generally considered safe for most people. However, it is not ___63___ (advise) for young children to drink kombucha. Older children may enjoy it, ___64___ due to its caffeine (咖啡因) content, experts recommend ___65___ (limit) a child’s daily intake of kombucha. 【答案】56. sweetness 57. naturally 58. when 59. on 60. has been drunk 61. to reduce 62. prepared 63. advisable 64. but 65. limiting 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是康普茶的历史、制作、健康益处、适用人群和当前的流行情况。 【56题详解】 考查名词。句意：它的甜味可以来自各种来源，如糖和蜂蜜。Its后跟名词，sweet的名词是sweetness，是不可数名词，意为“甜味”，故填sweetness。 【57题详解】 考查副词。句意：人们认为康普茶最早是在中国制造的，这自然说得通，因为康普茶配方的茶是一种非常受欢迎的中国饮料。空格处用副词修饰动词短语makes sense，natural的副词是naturally，意为“自然而然地”，故填naturally。 【58题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：人们相信，最早的配方可以追溯到公元前221年，也就是中国秦朝初期，当时人们把这种饮料称为可以帮助人们长寿的茶。空格处引导的是非限制性定语从句，从句中不缺主语或宾语，先行词Qin dynasty是时间，因此空格处用when引导定语从句，故填when。 【59题详解】 考查介词。句意：康普茶在美国的销量正在上升，因为康普茶被广泛认为是一种健康和能量饮料。on the rise是固定短语，意为“正在上升”，因此空格处用介词on，故填on。 【60题详解】 考查时态，语态和主谓一致。句意：几个世纪以来，康普茶因其有益健康而被饮用。由For centuries可知，句子时态是现在完成时，康普茶是被饮用，因此空格处用现在完成时的被动语态，主语kombucha是不可数名词，因此空格处是has been drunk。故填has been drunk。 【61题详解】 考查不定式。句意：许多人相信它能够减少或预防某些疾病，并提高能量水平。ability是能力，其后用不定式作后置定语，因此空格处是不定式to reduce。故填to reduce。 【62题详解】 考查状语从句的省略。句意：如果准备得当，康普茶对大多数人来说是安全的。when引导的时间状语完整的句子为when kombucha is properly prepared；主从句主语一致，且从句有is，故可省略从句的主语和is。故填prepared。 【63题详解】 考查形容词。句意：然而，不建议幼儿饮用康普茶。空格处用形容词作表语，advise的形容词是advisable，意为“明智的，可取的”，故填advisable。 【64题详解】 考查连词。句意：大一点的孩子可能会喜欢它，但由于它的咖啡因含量，专家建议限制孩子每天摄入的康普茶。“Older children may enjoy it”和“(limit) a child’s daily intake of kombucha”之间是转折关系，因此空格处用but表转折，故填but。 【65题详解】 考查动名词。句意：大一点的孩子可能会喜欢它，但由于它的咖啡因含量，专家建议限制孩子每天摄入的康普茶。recommend doing sth.是固定短语，意为“建议做某事”，因此空格处用动名词limiting作宾语，故填limiting。 第四部分 写作（共两节；满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，在新加坡某学校当交换生。你得知当地即将举办“中国文化周”活动，正在招收志愿者。请写一封邮件申请，内容包括： 1. 写信目的； 2. 个人优势； 3. 表达愿望。 注意： 1 词数80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Sir or Madam _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Sir or Madam, My name is Li Hua, an exchange student at a school in Singapore. Learning about the upcoming “Chinese Culture Week” from your website, I’m writing to apply for a job as a volunteer. I am fluent in both Chinese and English, which will allow me to communicate smoothly with the participants. Additionally, with a strong background in Chinese culture, I believe I can contribute effectively to this event. My previous experience of event planning has also sharpened my skill in teamwork, guiding visitors and sharing cultural knowledge. I would appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration. Looking forward to your acceptance. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生写一封邮件，申请成为新加坡某地即将举办的“中国文化周”活动的志愿者。 【详解】1.词汇积累 即将到来的：upcoming→forthcoming 另外：additionally→in addition 以前的：previous→former 把……考虑在内：take...into consideration→take...into account 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Learning about the upcoming “Chinese Culture Week” from your website, I’m writing to apply for a job as a volunteer. 拓展句：Learning that the activity themed “Chinese Culture Week” will be held from your website, I’m writing to apply for a job as a volunteer. 【点睛】[高分句型1] I am fluent in both Chinese and English, which will allow me to communicate smoothly with the participants. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句) [高分句型2] I would appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration. (运用了if引导的条件状语从句) 第二节（满分25分） 67. 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。 When I came home from college on Sunday, it was just Halloween. Our neighborhood usually went all out for trick-or-treating. In the evening, there had been streams of kids coming into houses in their fancy costumes. We’d got a few bowls of candies out for the kids, and it was an amazing night. Later that evening, I saw a mother and her six-year-old son, Alan, come into my house. The mother, called Mary, was a cleaner in our neighborhood. She cleaned the street earnestly and while her English was simple, she was always polite and attempted to have pleasant conversations with neighbors. It was said that she’d come from Asia and her husband had passed away. So many times, when I passed by their small house, I saw Alan writing under the street lamp. I joked with him. “Hi, Alan, studying so hard! Do you want to enter Harvard?” He nodded with a smile and waved me goodbye. Alan was wearing what could be described as a white garbage bag with a head hole cut into it. It looked like the mother had applied some of her lipstick (口红) to his face to make it seem as if he was bleeding from his mouth and eyes-scarily effective! I realized the mother had very little income but still wanted to ensure her little son a good evening. The boy asked me, “Keith, can I frighten you?” I replied, “Oh! Wow! What a scary...” The boy continued, “Mama couldn’t finish work early, but I still got some candies! Look!” He showed me a container with a few candies in it. I looked at my watch-it was 9:00 p.m, and most of the trick-or-treating took place between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. I passed the candy bowl to him, and he politely took the smallest candy. He said to me with a big smile, “Thank you very much!” The boy’s behavior moved me so much that I put all other candies into his container. His mother noticed what I’d done and said in broken English, “I’ve told him not to be greedy.” 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右： 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Hearing what his mother said, the boy was about to give the candies back. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Watching Alan’s little figure gradually fading into the night, I felt I should do something for him. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Paragraph 1: Hearing what his mother said, the boy was about to give the candies back. However, I stopped him immediately and gently said, “Alan, you can keep them. I can’t bear seeing a polite kid who has almost nothing take the least.” His eyes lit up with joy as he looked at his mother for approval. Mary smiled softly and nodded. “Thank you, Keith!” Alan exclaimed. I could see the excitement inside him, and I felt warmth in my heart, knowing I had made his night a little brighter. They then waved goodbye to me. Paragraph 2: Watching Alan’s little figure gradually fading into the night. I felt I should do something for him. It impressed me how much effort his mother had put into supporting him, even with limited resources. I decided to help them more in the future. Therefore, from that day on, I stuck to offering Alan some guidance in his studies and giving them some learning materials and they were extremely grateful. As weeks turned into months, Allan made great progress in his academic performance. I believed his dream of attending Harvard University would come true because of the boy’s hard work and determination. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在万圣节看到Alan穿着简陋但富有创意的万圣节服装来讨糖果，尽管他的母亲收入微薄且工作到很晚，但她仍然尽力让儿子享受这个节日。Alan礼貌地接受了作者给的糖果，并且只拿了最小的一块，这让作者深受感动，于是把剩下的糖果都给了他。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“听了妈妈的话，小男孩准备把糖果还给妈妈。”可知，第一段可描写作者与Alan及其母亲之间的互动，以及作者慷慨给予糖果后三人的反应和情感交流。 ②由第二段首句内容“看着Alan的身影渐渐消失在夜色中，我觉得我应该为他做点什么。”可知，第二段可描写作者决定帮助Alan母子并付诸行动的过程，以及Alan在学业上的进步和作者对他的期望。 2.续写线索：阻止Alan归还糖果——Alan高兴——Alan的妈妈同意——作者决定帮助Alan——Alan进步——作者的期望 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①阻止：stop/prevent ②决定：decide to do/determine to do ③提供指导：offer guidance/provide instruction 情绪类 ①高兴：joy/delight ②兴奋：excitement/thrill 【点睛】[高分句型1] His eyes lit up with joy as he looked at his mother for approval. (由as引导的时间状语从句) [高分句型2] I could see the excitement inside him, and I felt warmth in my heart, knowing I had made his night a little brighter. (由现在分词作状语和that引导的宾语从句，省略了that) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$null