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名校联合体高二年级期中考试 英语 注意事项：1. 考试时间为120分钟，满分150分。 2. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡相应的位置。 3. 全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。 第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1 Where are the speakers probably? A. In a bookstore. B. In a restaurant. C. At a concert. 2. What impresses the man about Rome? A. Its long history. B. Its beautiful buildings. C. Its unique location. 3. How does the woman like setting up a fireplace in the living room? A. It’s safe. B. It’s costly. C. It’s reasonable. 4. What is the man doing? A. Bathing their dog. B. Sharpening the knives. C. Doing housework. 5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Coach and player. 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. Why does the woman want to create a website? A. To help people in need. B. To display her paintings. C. To sell her paintings online. 7. What do we know about the man? A. He likes computer games. B. He is unavailable tomorrow. C. He will try to help the woman. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What did the man do yesterday? A. He climbed the hill in a park. B. He registered for a tennis course. C. He went to the supermarket on the hill. 9. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. How the man will lose weight. B. Where the supermarket is located. C. What the woman suggests the man do. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the main difference between the two cars? A. The color. B. The price. C. The brand. 11. How many doors did the man’s old car have? A. Two. B. Four. C. Unknown. 12. Why does the woman need the man’s help? A. She is busy with work. B. Her car is being repaired. C. She needs to have a checkup. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. How did the man get the tickets for the theater? A. He bought them. B. He won them in a contest. C. He got them from a client. 14. Who is Richard Coyle? A. An actor. B. A farmer. C. A writer. 15. When will the man pick up the woman? A. At 5:30 p. m. B. At 7:45 p. m. C. At 8:00 p. m. 16. What will they do before watching the play? A. Go shopping. B. Reserve a table. C. Have dinner together. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the speaker doing? A. Introducing a new cooking course. B. Giving a lecture on cooking history. C. Announcing a cooking competition. 18. Why does the speaker think cooking is important? A. It impresses friends. B. It is a valuable life skill. C. It helps in career choices. 19. What will the city government provide? A. Transportation. B. Chatting tools. C. Cooking materials. 20. What can students expect after each class? A. To eat the most delicious dish. B. To compete for “Dish of the Day.” C. To receive a grade on their cooking. 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和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A The highly competitive mobile app market has become a hotbed for artificial intelligence adoption, leading to an explosion of AI apps. Whether a user wants to edit a photo, learn a new language or transcribe (转录) a phone call, there’s usually an AI app for that. Lensa Type: Image generation and editing Lensa has taken social media by storm with its ability to generate artistic edits of selfies that users provide. Created by Prisma Labs, Lensa uses neural network, computer vision and deep learning techniques to bring mobile photography and video creation to the next level. Otter. ai Type: Transcription Available both online and as a mobile app, Otter. ai offers a wide range of services, including the ability to record Zoom and Google video conferences, as well as phone calls. It uses artificial intelligence to automatically transcribe those recordings, breaking them down by speaker. The transcription also includes an automatically generated outline, which highlights the key conversation points in the recording and allows users to jump to them quickly. Google Assistant Type: Virtual assistant Google Assistant is one of the most advanced virtual assistants of its kind on the market. Using natural language processing, it supports both voice and text commands, and can handle everything from internet searches to voice- activated control of other devices. The app is compatible (兼容的) with an entire suite of smart devices, including refrigerators, lights and cars. ELSA Speak Type: Education ELSA Speak uses AI to help users perfect their English speaking skills. With speech data and voice recognition technology, the app is able to listen to a user’s accent and applies a color-coded system of red, yellow and green to identify how close the user pronounced certain words, as well as provide tips for how the user can improve. 1. Which app can help perfect the meeting minutes? A. Google Assistant. B. ELSA Speak. C. Otter. ai. D. Lensa. 2. What do we know about the Google Assistant? A. It allows users to edit their selfies. B. It functions as a gaming companion. C. It helps users with their spoken English. D. It contributes to making a home smarter. 3. What do the four apps have in common? A. They all focus on providing social media services. B. They all employ artificial intelligence technology. C. They all require a high-end smartphone to operate. D. They all offer free trials for a limited period of time. 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了几款利用人工智能技术的应用程序及其功能。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。由文章Otter. ai部分中“Available both online and as a mobile app, Otter. ai offers a wide range of services, including the ability to record Zoom and Google video conferences, as well as phone calls. It uses artificial intelligence to automatically transcribe those recordings, breaking them down by speaker. (无论是在线还是作为移动应用程序，Otter. ai都提供了一系列服务，包括录制Zoom和Google视频会议以及电话通话。它使用人工智能自动转录这些录音，并按发言人进行拆分。转录还包括自动生成的大纲，突出录音中的关键对话点，允许用户快速跳转至这些部分。)”可知，Otter.ai可以帮助完善会议纪要。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。由文章Google Assistant部分中“Google Assistant is one of the most advanced virtual assistants of its kind on the market. Using natural language processing, it supports both voice and text commands, and can handle everything from internet searches to voice- activated control of other devices. The app is compatible (兼容的) with an entire suite of smart devices, including refrigerators, lights and cars. (Google Assistant是市场上最先进的虚拟助手之一。它使用自然语言处理技术，支持语音和文本命令，可以处理从互联网搜索到语音激活控制其他设备的各种任务。该应用程序兼容一系列智能家居设备，包括冰箱、灯光和汽车。)”可知，Google Assistant有助于让家庭更智能。故选D。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第一段“The highly competitive mobile app market has become a hotbed for artificial intelligence adoption, leading to an explosion of AI apps. Whether a user wants to edit a photo, learn a new language or transcribe (转录) a phone call, there’s usually an AI app for that. (高度竞争的移动应用市场已成为人工智能采用的热点，导致了AI应用程序的激增。无论是用户想要编辑照片、学习新语言还是转录音频通话，通常都有相应的AI应用程序。)”和文章中关于四个应用的描述可知，这四个应用的共同点是它们都采用了人工智能技术。Lensa使用神经网络、计算机视觉和深度学习技术；Otter.ai使用人工智能自动转录音频；Google Assistant使用自然语言处理技术；ELSA Speak使用语音识别技术。故选B。 B Ernst Mach was a weak child, born in Moravia（now Czechia）in 1838. He didn’t even go to school until the age of 14. Instead, his parents educated him at home. Like many genius children, his teachers criticized him, calling him “unteachable, absolutely talentless.” Yet young Mach excelled at university in Vienna. He studied mathematics, physics and philosophy. He was also boundlessly curious. He conducted all kinds of experiments, believing that theories must be tried, tested, and proven in facts, but first formulated in the mind. He brought this rigorous（严密的）approach to his studies, believing that true science is based on what actually happens and can be observed. In addition to his work in the sciences, Mach was also a well-rounded student, with interests in philosophy and even sports. He was an excellent boxer and fencer, which reflected the wide range of his abilities and interests. As a teacher, Mach was serious and demanding. That was the model of pedagogy （教学）of his time, and Mach followed this standard: tight collar, buttoned-down tie, waistcoat and jacket, and serious eyes behind wire-framed glasses. He expected exactness from his students. Among those he influenced was the young Albert Einstein. Mach’s insistence on clarity and rigorous testing of ideas helped shape Einstein’s thinking. Though Mach was doubtful about some of Einstein’s later conclusions, such as E=mc2, his doubt drove Einstein to prove his ideas further. He pushed the young Einstein to achieve excellence. While Mach is credited with many theories of his own, including the aircraft velocity（速度）measurement that bears his name, “Mach 1. Mach 2, etc.”, his mentorship of Einstein is perhaps his greatest achievement. The best teachers in our lives also challenge us and see us as not yet complete but full of potential. They shine a light on the path that gets us to a successful reality. And through us, they live on. 4. What can we know about Ernst Mach from paragraph 1? A. He attended university at the age of 14. B. He was considered a genius by his teachers. C. His early education was shaped by his parents. D. His physical disability discouraged his studying. 5. How did Ernst Mach impact Albert Einstein? A. He forced Einstein to give in. B. He challenged Einstein to excel. C. He introduced new theories to Einstein. D. He inspired Einstein to focus on physics. 6. Which can best describe Ernst Mach? A. Cautious and ambitious. B. Professional and influential. C. Diligent and dependent. D. Incredible and accessible. 7. In which column of a magazine can we probably read this text? A. Sports. B. Travel. C. Fashion. D. Education. 【答案】4. C 5. B 6. B 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Ernst Mach的生平和他对Albert Einstein的影响。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“He didn’t even go to school until the age of 14. Instead, his parents educated him at home.(他直到14岁才上学。在此之前，他的父母在家里教育他。)”可知，Ernst Mach的早期教育由他的父母决定，故选C。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Mach’s insistence on clarity and rigorous testing of ideas helped shape Einstein’s thinking. Though Mach was doubtful about some of Einstein’s later conclusions, such as E=mc2, his doubt drove Einstein to prove his ideas further. He pushed the young Einstein to achieve excellence.(Mach坚持清晰和严格检验理论的做法帮助塑造了Einstein的思维。虽然Mach对Einstein后来的某些结论（如E=mc²）持怀疑态度，但他的质疑促使Einstein进一步证明他的想法。他推动年轻的Einstein追求卓越。)”可知，Ernst Mach通过挑战和敦促Einstein的方式影响了他，使Einstein不断追求卓越，故选B。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“While Mach is credited with many theories of his own, including the aircraft velocity（速度）measurement that bears his name, “Mach 1. Mach 2, etc.”, his mentorship of Einstein is perhaps his greatest achievement.(虽然Mach因其许多理论（包括以他名字命名的飞机速度测量方法“Mach 1. Mach 2”等）而受到赞誉，但他对 Einstein的指导或许是他最大的成就。)”可知，Ernst Mach在科学界具有很高的专业水平并深远影响了Einstein。故选B。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“While Mach is credited with many theories of his own, including the aircraft velocity（速度）measurement that bears his name, “Mach 1. Mach 2, etc.”, his mentorship of Einstein is perhaps his greatest achievement.The best teachers in our lives also challenge us and see us as not yet complete but full of potential. They shine a light on the path that gets us to a successful reality. And through us, they live on.(虽然Mach因其许多理论（包括以他名字命名的飞机速度测量方法“Mach 1. Mach 2”等）而受到赞誉，但他对 Einstein的指导或许是他最大的成就。我们生命中最好的老师同样挑战我们，并看到我们尚不完美但充满潜力。他们点亮了一条通往成功现实的道路。通过我们，他们的精神得以延续。)”可知，本文主要讲述了Ernst Mach在教育和科学方面的成就及其对Einstein的影响，适合放在教育栏目中。故选D。 C According to a 2011 study from Michigan State University, only two-thirds of the subjects surveyed routinely walked their dogs. Experts say that skipping your dog’s walk can significantly affect your dog’s emotional and physical well-being. “First of all, dogs don’t exercise by themselves, for the most part,” says Stephanie Borns-Weil, an assistant clinical professor at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. The amount of exercise a dog needs depends on the dog. Some of the dog’s needs vary from age, breed and health. According to Borns-Weil the typical yard doesn’t offer enough stimulation for your dog to have an adequate amount of movement. “Unless you’re spending time playing with your dog, they’re just going to sit there,” she says, “because the space is familiar.” She compared it to reading the same book over and over again or seeking enrichment by hanging out in your bathroom. “Dogs may or may not be getting exercise in your yard but they’re not getting companionship from their owners, and they’re not getting the mental stimulation that comes from seeing new things, or, from the point of view of a dog, sniffing (嗅) new things,” said Borns-Weil, “Dogs whose needs are not met are subjected to some of the same effects of long-term chronic stress on their health as people experience, ranging from depression and anxiety to problems with the immune system.” According to Valli Fraser-Celin, a humane dog training advocate, the best way to help your dog get the most out of their walk is to let them explore. “Sniffing is the way that dogs experience the world.” Research shows that dogs’ sniffing is how they acquire information about their environment and communicate. Some people refer to dogs’ sniffing as “checking their email.” Studies have shown that creating a companionship with your dog and taking them for walks can greatly reduce stress, benefit overall health, lower medical costs, and decrease depression and anxiety. So, next time you want to skip your dog’s walk, think twice! 8. What is the purpose of paragraph 1? A. To describe a study about dog ownership. B. To present data on dog walking frequency. C. To introduce the importance of dog walking. D. To discuss the benefits of dog companionship. 9. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 2 refer to? A. Walking dogs outdoors. B. Playing with dog owners. C. Hanging out in the bathroom. D. Staying in a familiar place. 10. What can be inferred from Borns-Weil’s words? A. Dogs can exercise enough by staying in the yard. B. Unfamiliar surroundings pose a threat to dogs safety. C. Dogs need more than physical exercise to stay healthy. D. Dogs’ sniffing helps them understand their owners better. 11. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Why Dogs Need Routine Walks B. How to Train Your Dog to Walk C. The Benefits of Raising Dogs D. The Importance of Dog Training 【答案】8. C 9. D 10. C 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了遛狗的重要性以及不遛狗的负面影响。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Experts say that skipping your dog’s walk can significantly affect your dog’s emotional and physical well-being.(专家表示，不带狗散步会严重影响狗的情感和身体健康)”可知，本段的目的是介绍遛狗的重要性。故选C。 【9题详解】 词义猜测题。根据第二段中““Unless you’re spending time playing with your dog, they’re just going to sit there,” she says, “because the space is familiar.”(“除非你花时间和你的狗玩，否则它们就会坐在那里，”她说，“因为这个地方它们很熟悉。”)”和下文“She compared it  to reading the same book over and over again or seeking enrichment by hanging out in your bathroom.(她把它比作一遍又一遍地读同一本书，或者在浴室里闲逛来寻求充实)”可知，“it”指待在一个熟悉的环境中。故选D。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Dogs whose needs are not met are subjected to some of the same effects of long-term chronic stress on their health as people experience, ranging from depression and anxiety to problems with the immune system.(犬只如果需求得不到满足，会受到与人类长时间慢性压力相似的健康影响，包括抑郁、焦虑以及免疫系统问题)”可知，狗不仅仅需要体力活动，他们还需要心理上的满足和主人的陪伴来保持健康。故选C。   【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段中“Experts say that skipping your dog’s walk can significantly affect your dog’s emotional and physical well-being.(专家表示，不带狗散步会严重影响狗的情感和身体健康)”和最后一段中“So, next time you want to skip your dog’s walk, think twice!(所以，下次当你想跳过狗的散步时，请三思！)”可知，文章主要描述了狗日常散步的重要性并带来的好处，因此选A“为什么狗需要定期散步”为最佳标题。故选A。 D In today’s society, it’s common for parents to hand kids tablets or smartphones to keep them occupied. It’s easy to dismiss this trend as one that’s relatively normal, considering that teens and adults often keep their eyes fixed on screens too. Plus, parents are sometimes so desperate for a few precious moments of peace that they don’t mind getting their kids slightly tech-addicted. However, the problem is that many toddlers today are using devices with screens not for a few minutes but for hours. Common Sense Media, an organization that focuses on media, technology and the resultant impact on society, conducted a study of children aged eight and under. The goal was to find out how people in that age group interact with technology. The researchers also wanted to determine how usage habits changed over the years. To achieve that objective, the team combined the recent data with the findings of similar studies carried out in 2011 and 2013. The study showed some frightening conclusions obtained from talking to a representative sample of 1,400 parents. For example, the amount of screen time kids spend on mobile devices alone has tripled since 2013. What’s worse is that attachment to technology starts very early. The statistics revealed that kids eight and under spend an average of two hours a day in front of screens. Furthermore, children aged two to four sit with screens for 2.5 hours daily. Almost half of the parents surveyed admitted that the television is often on in the background That theoretically makes it much easier for kids to become engaged in a program even if they were doing something else before getting distracted. A different study carried out a few years ago at the University of Iowa that also focused on young kids confirmed that background noise negatively impacts children’s brain development and prevents them from getting immersed in play or learning. So, it’s important to realize that television, tablets and similar devices are not universally bad. However, they can become harmful to kids when used too much. Parents can play decisive roles by watching consumption levels closely and haying discussions about media-related topics if they come up. 12. What phenomenon is talked about to introduce the topic? A. The negative effects of technology on society. B. The growing awareness of screen time in adults. C. The widespread use of electronic devices by kids. D. The challenge parents face in managing screen time. 13. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. The alarming findings of the study. B. Why the new study was conducted. C. The methods used in the new research. D. Why parents allow their kids to use screens. 14 Why is the previous study mentioned in the text? A. To emphasize the severity of the problem. B. To suggest a solution to the problem. C. To provide a comparison with the new study. D. To introduce the concept of background noise. 15. What does the text intend parents to do? A. Take their kids to explore nature. B. Limit their kids’ screen time properly. C. Monitor their kids’ social media usage closely. D. Ban electronic devices for their kids completely. 【答案】12. C 13. A 14. A 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要探讨了当今社会孩子们过度使用电子设备（如平板电脑和智能手机）的现象。同时，文章也强调了父母在监管孩子屏幕时间方面的重要作用。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“In today’s society, it’s common for parents to hand kids tablets or smartphones to keep them occupied.(在当今社会，父母给孩子们平板电脑或智能手机让他们有事可做是很常见的。)”可知，文章开头直接提到了孩子们广泛使用电子设备的现象，以此作为引入话题的切入点。故选C。 【13题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第四段“The study showed some frightening conclusions obtained from talking to a representative sample of 1,400 parents.(这项研究通过与1400名有代表性的家长交谈得出了一些令人震惊的结论。)”可知，第四段主要介绍了研究的结果。故选A。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第五段“A different study carried out a few years ago at the University of Iowa that also focused on young kids confirmed that background noise negatively impacts children’s brain development and prevents them from getting immersed in play or learning.(几年前，爱荷华大学进行了一项同样聚焦于幼儿的研究，该研究证实背景噪音会对儿童的大脑发育产生负面影响，并阻碍他们全神贯注地玩耍或学习。)”可知，背景噪音会对儿童大脑发育有负面影响，结合第四段中的“The statistics revealed that kids eight and under spend an average of two hours a day in front of screens. Furthermore, children aged two to four sit with screens for 2.5 hours daily.(统计数据显示，8岁及以下的孩子平均每天花在屏幕前的时间为两个小时。此外，2至4岁的儿童每天坐在屏幕前2.5小时。)”可知，提到以前的研究是为了强调问题的严重性。故选A。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Parents can play decisive roles by watching consumption levels closely and having discussions about media-related topics if they come up.(父母可以通过密切关注使用量和如果出现与媒体相关的话题就进行讨论来发挥决定性作用。)”可知，文章最后一段明确指出了父母在监管孩子屏幕时间方面的重要作用，建议他们密切关注孩子的屏幕时间并与之讨论相关话题。故选B。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 The only thing better than reading great books is talking about great books. ___16___. If you’ve looked around your communities and not found a book club that you can join, then why not start your own? You don’t need any prior experience, and the only requirements are a love of books, and maybe some organizational skills! In this article, we’ll walk you through all of the considerations of how to start a book club! Decide who’s invited to your new club. Is it a group of your friends? Coworkers? Neighbors? Is your club open to the public or do you want to keep it invitation-only? ___17___ You can always change your mind or revisit this topic as your book club grows, but it’s good to establish some boundaries upfront. Pick the focus of your book club. Are you reading books for teenagers? Is the goal to read books that aren’t usually picked for popular book clubs, or to read books on a broad theme, such as books set outside of the U. S.? This focus will be your guide for choosing books and maybe even determining new members. ___18___. Decide how often you’ll meet. Once a month seems like the most common meeting frequency for most book clubs. ___19___. You might also need to decide upfront whether you’ll skip a month like December, when the end of the year holidays make everyone’s schedules busy. Discuss meeting location. ___20___ Will you meet at someone’s home? Or maybe you’d rather meet in a central place like coffee shop, or restaurant? If you’d like meet at a coffee shop or restaurant, you might need to reserve a private room or area. It’s best to call ahead to make sure! Be sure to discuss this with your group members ahead of time, so everyone is comfortable with the arrangement. A. That’s why book clubs are the best B. There is no hard-and-fast rule on the size of a book club C. So it’s wise to come up with a guiding principle early on D. You need to decide on where you’ll meet for your book club E. Book clubs are a great way to keep in touch with friends and meet new people F. But it’s always great to check with your members and see what will work for them G. If you aren’t sure about the membership, get the input of some early members to decide 【答案】16. A 17. G 18. C 19. F 20. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文主要为想要开办读书俱乐部的人提供了全面且详细的指导。 【16题详解】 根据上文“The only thing better than reading great books is talking about great books. (唯一比阅读好书更好的事情就是谈论好书。)”及下文“If you’ve looked around your communities and not found a book club that you can join, then why not start your own? (如果你环顾你的社区，但没有找到可以加入的读书俱乐部，那么为什么不开始自己的呢？)”可知，空处应是与读书俱乐部有关，与A项“That’s why book clubs are the best (这就是为什么读书俱乐部是最好的)”上下文一致，符合文意，承接前文读好书和讨论好书的内容，且引出后文关于读书俱乐部的话题，故选A项。 【17题详解】 根据上文“Decide who’s invited to your new club. Is it a group of your friends? Coworkers? Neighbors? Is your club open to the public or do you want to keep it invitation-only? (决定谁被邀请加入你的新俱乐部。是你的一群朋友吗？同事？邻居？你的俱乐部是否向公众开放，还是你想保持仅限受邀者参加？)”可知，不确定俱乐部的成员构成，下文应给出解决办法，与G项“If you aren’t sure about the membership, get the input of some early members to decide (如果你对会员资格不确定，请听取一些早期成员的意见来决定)”上下文一致，符合文意，故选G项。 【18题详解】 根据上文“Pick the focus of your book club. Are you reading books for teenagers? Is the goal to read books that aren’t usually picked for popular book clubs, or to read books on a broad theme, such as books set outside of the U. S.? This focus will be your guide for choosing books and maybe even determining new members. (选择你的读书俱乐部的重点。你在读青少年的书吗？目标是阅读通常不被流行的读书俱乐部选择的书籍，还是阅读主题广泛的书籍，例如以美国以外的书籍为背景的书籍？这个重点将成为你选择书籍甚至确定新成员的指南。)”可知，要想出一个新指南，与C项“So it’s wise to come up with a guiding principle early on (因此，尽早提出指导原则是明智的)”上下文一致，是因果关系，故选C项。 【19题详解】 根据上文“Decide how often you’ll meet. Once a month seems like the most common meeting frequency for most book clubs. (决定你们见面的频率。对于大多数读书俱乐部来说，每月一次似乎是最常见的会议频率。)”及下文“You might also need to decide upfront whether you’ll skip a month like December, when the end of the year holidays make everyone’s schedules busy. (你可能还需要提前决定是否跳过像12月这样的月份，因为年终假期会让每个人的日程安排都很忙。)”可知，每月一次的见面是为了看看什么样的安排适合他们，与F项“But it’s always great to check with your members and see what will work for them (但最好总是和你的成员核实一下，看看什么安排对他们合适)”上下文一致，符合文意，故选F项。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Discuss meeting location. (讨论会议地点。)”可知，要确定在哪里会面，与D项“You need to decide on where you’ll meet for your book club (你需要决定在哪里参加读书俱乐部)”上下文一致，符合文意，故选D项。 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。 On a summer afternoon in 2009, I was driving to my hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a friend. I was 23 years old and had just been forced to leave my apartment in Annapolis, Maryland. Feeling lost but ___21___, I was determined to find a place to stay back home. About an hour into the drive, my car suddenly ___22___. To make matters worse, my cellphone was ___23___ because the electricity had been turned off in the apartment. Unable to ___24___ for help, my friend and I were stuck on the side of the road. ___25___, the police arrived and helped tow (牵引) my ___26___ to a nearby mechanic. The news was depressing: the car needed major repairs — repairs that I had no money to ___27___. Too far from Pittsburgh and unable to ___28___ to Annapolis, my friend and I felt desperate. As we sat there, unsure of what to do next, a woman in the waiting room ___29___ us. She introduced herself as Toni and after knowing our situation, she ____30____ to take us to Pittsburgh. There was just one ____31____ — she needed to drive home first to fix food and water for her cats. Toni took us to her house, where she welcomed us warmly. She served us ____32____, let us relax, and even had us watch Young Frankenstein together. We spent the night there, and in the morning, she ____33____ us all the way to Pittsburgh. Thanks to her, I found a homeless shelter and began rebuilding my life. I never saw Toni again, but I think of her often. It was a ____34____ time in my life, and without her ____35____, I’m not sure where I’d be today. 21. A. skillful B. careful C. hopeful D. thankful 22. A. broke down B. settled down C. broke out D. set out 23. A. rare B. cheap C. smart D. dead 24. A. care B. call C. stand D. speak 25. A. Apparently B. Constantly C. Ultimately D. Occasionally 26. A. house B. device C. vehicle D. coach 27. A. cover B. waste C. borrow D. refund 28. A. return B. apply C. relate D. appeal 29. A. estimated B. disturbed C. persuaded D. approached 30. A. needed B. offered C. learned D. managed 31. A. solution B. tradition C. position D. condition 32. A. breakfast B. lunch C. dinner D. picnic 33. A. drove B. walked C. shipped D. flew 34. A. secure B. quiet C. brief D. tough 35. A. calmness B. kindness C. awareness D. gentleness 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. C 27. A 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. D 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者在2009年夏天一次开车回家途中遭遇汽车故障、手机没电等困境，后得到一位名叫Toni的女士热心帮助的经历。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：感到迷茫但又充满希望，我决心在家乡找到一个落脚之处。A. skillful熟练的；B. careful谨慎的；C. hopeful充满希望的；D. thankful感恩的。根据下文“I was determined to find a place to stay back home”可知，作者虽然迷茫，但是充满希望，故选C项。 【22题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：开车大约一个小时后，我的车突然抛锚了。A. broke down抛锚；B. settled down安定下来；C. broke out爆发；D. set out出发。根据下文“the car needed major repairs”可知，车在路上抛锚了，故选A项。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：更糟糕的是，我的手机没电了，因为公寓里的电已经关掉了。A. rare稀有的；B. cheap便宜的；C. smart聪明的；D. dead没电的。根据下文“because the electricity had been turned off in the apartment”可知，公寓里的电已经关掉了，所以说作者的手机没电了，故选D项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：由于无法打电话呼救，我和我的朋友被困在路边。A. care关心；B. call打电话；C. stand站着；D. speak说话。根据上文“To make matters worse, my cellphone”以及下文“for help”可知，手机没电了，所以是没办法打电话求助，故选B项。 【25题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：最终，警察赶到并帮助将我的车辆拖到附近的汽车修理师那里。A. Apparently显然地；B. Constantly不断地；C. Ultimately最终；D. Occasionally偶尔地。根据上文“my friend and I were stuck on the side of the road”及下文“the police arrived and held tow(牵引)my”可知，他们被困在路上没办法求助，最终警察来了并帮忙把车拖到附近的汽车修理师那里，故选C项。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：最终，警察赶到并帮助将我的车辆拖到附近的汽车修理师那里。A. house房屋；B. device设备；C. vehicle车辆；D. coach长途汽车。根据上文“my car suddenly”可知，是车出故障了，警察帮忙拖的应该是车，故选C项。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这个消息令人沮丧：这辆车需要大修——我没有钱支付维修费用。A. cover支付；B. waste浪费；C. borrow借用；D. refund退款。根据上文“the car needed major repairs—repairs that I had no money to”可知，这里说车需要大修，而作者没钱支付修理费用，故选A项。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：因为离匹兹堡太远，且无法返回安纳波利斯，我和我的朋友感到绝望。A. return返回；B. apply申请；C. relate相关；D. appeal吸引。根据上文“I was driving to my hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a friend.”及“forced to leave my apartment in Annapolis, Maryland.”以及“Too far from Pittsburgh and unable to”可知，作者是从Annapolis出发要去Pittsburgh，现在车坏了，离Pittsburgh还远，又没办法回Annapolis，故选A项。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我们坐在那里，不确定下一步该做什么时，等候室里的一位女士向我们走来。A. estimated估计；B. disturbed打扰；C. persuaded劝说；D. approached接近。根据下文“She introduced herself as Toni and after knowing our situation”可知，是一位女士走近他们并了解了他们的情况，故选D项。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她介绍自己叫Toni，在了解了我们的情况后，她主动提出带我们去匹兹堡。A. needed需要；B. offered主动提出；C. learned学习；D. managed管理。根据下文“to take us to Pittsburgh”可知，女士知道他们的情况后，主动提出带他们去 Pittsburgh，故选B项。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：只有一个条件——她需要先开车回家，为她的猫准备食物和水。A. solution解决；B. tradition传统；C. position位置；D. condition条件。根据下文“she needed to drive home first to fix food and water for her cats”可知，是她带他们去Pittsburgh的一个条件，故选D项。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她为我们准备了晚餐，让我们放松，甚至还让我们一起看《新科学怪人》。A. breakfast早餐；B. lunch午餐；C. dinner晚餐；D. picnic野餐。根据上文“On a summer afternoon in 2009”及下文“We spent the night there”可知，这里应该是吃晚餐，故选C项。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们在那里过夜，早上，她开车送我们一路到Pittsburgh。A. drove开车；B. walked走；C. shipped装运；D. flew飞。根据上文“to take us to Pittsburgh”可知，她一路开车送他们去，故选A项。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：那是我生命中一段艰难的时期，如果没有她的善意，我不确定我今天会在哪里。A. secure安全的；B. quiet安静的；C. brief简短的；D. tough艰难的。根据上文“my car suddenly”,“To make matters worse, my cellphone was”及“I had no money to”以及“Too far from Pittsburgh and unable to”可知，作者当时车坏了、没钱修车、无处可去等艰难处境，可知那是一段艰难的时光，故选D项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：那是我生命中一段艰难的时期，如果没有她的善意，我不确定我今天会在哪里。A. calmness冷静；B. kindness善良；C. awareness意识；D. gentleness温和。根据上文“us all the way to Pittsburgh. Thanks to her, I found a homeless shelter and began rebuilding my life”可知，女士帮助作者他们的行为体现的是一种善良，故选B项。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填写1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The crew of the US Polaris Dawn missiony returned to Earth early Sunday, ___36___(complete) the commercial human spaceflight mission. The five-day trip, ___37___(fund) by billionaire Internet entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, who served as the mission commander, broke several ___38___(record) including the first-ever commercial spacewalk using SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule. Isaacman, along with fellow astronaut Sarah Gillis, took turns spending about 20 minutes each outside the capsule taking ___39___ the view and testing new spacesuits on Thursday. It was the centerpiece of the mission, ___40___ also set the highest-ever Earth orbit by humans: 874 miles above the surface. The last time humans were this far from the planet ___41___(be) during the Apollo lunar program more than a half-century ago. This mission was also the first time SpaceX had___42___ (it) own employees on a flight. Gillis is a lead space operations engineer at SpaceX and responsible for overseeing the company’s astronaut training program. She was joined by engineer Anna Menon who manages development of crew operations at SpaceX. The fourth crew member, Kidd Poteet, is a ___43___(retire) Air Force pilot who works with Isaacman. This trip to space is the first of three flights Isaacman purchased under the Polaris Program. He ___44___(previous) spent three days in orbit in 2021 aboard this same SpaceX capsule on the Inspiration4 mission. He also paid for that flight and donated three seats as ___45___ fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. 【答案】36. completing 37. funded 38. records 39. in 40. which 41 was 42. its 43. retired 44. previously 45. a 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道，文章主要报道了美国“北极星黎明”任务的机组人员返回地球，在商业航天器上进行了首次商业太空行走。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：周日凌晨，美国“北极星黎明”任务机组人员返回地球，完成了这一商业载人航天任务。complete和逻辑主语crew之间是主谓关系，使用现在分词作状语。故填completing。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这次为期五天的旅行由亿万富翁互联网企业家Jared Isaacman资助，他担任任务指挥官，打破了几项纪录，包括首次使用SpaceX的载人龙太空舱进行商业太空行走。fund和逻辑主语trip之间是被动关系，使用过去分词表示被动。故填funded。 【38题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：同上。record“记录”是可数名词，由several可知应用名词复数形式。故填records。 【39题详解】 考查介词。句意：周四，Isaacman和同事Sarah Gillis轮流在太空舱外呆了大约20分钟，观看并测试了新的太空服。结合句意可知，此处表示“欣赏景色”，使用动词take in。故填in。 【40题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：它是这次任务的核心，也是人类有史以来最高的地球轨道：距地表874英里。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是It，关系词在从句中作主语，使用关系代词which引导。故填which。 【41题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：上一次人类离地球这么远是在半个多世纪前的阿波罗登月计划期间。主语是time，结合时间状语“more than a half-century ago”可知，句子使用一般过去时。故填was。 【42题详解】 考查代词。句意：这次任务也是SpaceX公司第一次让自己的员工参加飞行。空处修饰名词employee，应用形容词性物主代词。故填its。 【43题详解】 考查形容词。句意：第四名机组人员Kidd Poteet是一名退休的空军飞行员，与艾萨克曼一起工作。空处修饰名词pilot，应用形容词作定语。故填retired。 【44题详解】 考查副词。句意：他曾在2021年乘坐同一艘SpaceX太空舱执行“灵感4号”任务，在轨道上待了三天。空处修饰动词spent，应填副词作状语。故填previously。 【45题详解】 考查冠词。句意：他还支付了那次航班的费用，并捐赠了三个座位，作为田纳西州孟菲斯市圣裘德儿童医院的筹款活动。fundraiser表示泛指，使用不定冠词修饰。故填a。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作 （满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，上周六你接受英国好友Jim的邀请一起去了附近的公园郊游，感觉身心愉悦，请你给他写一封邮件表达谢意，内容包括： 1. 你的收获和感想；2. 期待下一次郊游。 注意：1. 词数80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Jim, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Jim, I hope this message finds you well. I’m writing to express my sincere gratitude for your inviting me to the outing last Saturday, which was an extremely wonderful and memorable experience. Not only did the beautiful scenery and pleasant weather enable me to unwind and refresh myself, but also the time we spent exploring the park and sharing stories was filled with great joy. It was such a fulfilling activity that I truly look forward to our next outing and hope it will be just as enjoyable. Thank you once again for your kind invitation. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一份信感谢上周六英国好友Jim邀请你一起去郊游。 【详解】1.词汇积累 表达：express → convey 真诚的：sincere → genuine 风景：scenery → landscape 快乐：joy → delight 2.句式拓展 同义句替换 原句：It was such a fulfilling activity that I truly look forward to our next outing and hope it will be just as enjoyable. 同义句：The activity was so fulfilling that I truly look forward to our next outing and hope it will be just as enjoyable. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m writing to express my sincere gratitude for your inviting me to the outing last Saturday, which was an extremely wonderful and memorable experience. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】Not only did the beautiful scenery and pleasant weather enable me to unwind and refresh myself, but also the time we spent exploring the park and sharing stories was filled with great joy. (运用了部分倒装和省略关系代词引导的限制性定语从句) 第二节 读后续写（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。 It was a typical Monday morning at Oakridge High School. Students were walking into their classrooms. Among them was Sarah, a senior known for her confidence. When she entered the room, she noticed a new student sitting quietly at the back. Her name was Emma, a transfer student who had just moved to town. She didn’t speak much, which made Sarah curious. Emma’s first day was rough. During lunch, she accidentally bumped (撞上) into Sarah in the crowded cafeteria, causing her drink to spill over her shirt. “Watch it!” Sarah said. Emma quickly apologized, her face turning red with embarrassment. She rushed off, trying to avoid the eyes that were now on her. Over the next few days, Sarah noticed that Emma always sat alone, whether in class or during lunch. While most students were busy with their friends, Emma seemed to have no one to talk to. Sarah wash sure why, but she felt like she should do something about it. One day after class, she decided to approach her. “Hey, Emma, right?” she said. “Want to join me for lunch?” Emma hesitated for a moment, but then nodded with a small smile. As they ate together, Sarah tried to get to know her. At first, their conversation was slow and awkward. Emma was shy and didn’t say much, but Sarah kept asking questions. She learned that Emma had moved to town because of her dad’s job and that she missed her old friends. “It must be hard to start over,” Sarah said sympathetically. Emma nodded, looking down at her lunch. “Yeah, it is,” she admitted. Sarah and Emma started spending more time together. She would invite Emma to sit with her during lunch and walk with her between classes. Slowly, Emma began to open up. She shared stories about her old school, her love for painting, and her dream of becoming an artist. Sarah was surprised to learn how talented she was. However, not everyone was as welcome as Sarah. Some of her friends teased (嘲笑) her, asking why she was spending so much time with the “new girl”. At first, Sarah laughed it off, but as the comments continued, she started to feel a bit embarrassed. She found herself avoiding Emma during lunch. 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。 One day at lunchtime, Emma walked towards Sarah in the cafeteria. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ From that day on, Sarah made a conscious effort to include Emma, even if it meant standing up to her friends. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 One day at lunchtime, Emma walked towards Sarah in the cafeteria. Emma was holding a small painting, said shyly, “I made this for you,” and then handed it over. Sarah looked at the painting, which was filled with vibrant colors, and was deeply touched by Emma’s gift. At that moment Sarah understood how crucial friendship was to Emma and how much effort it took her to make an approach. Sarah, with a sincerely smiling face, thanked Emma, feeling ashamed because she had been avoiding her. From that day on, Sarah made a conscious effort to include Emma, even if it meant standing up to her friends. Whenever others teased Emma, Sarah, who firmly believed in Emma’s worth and talent, would defend her and continuously extend invitations to her to participate in different activities. As time went by, Emma, who used to be a lonely figure, became a member of the group, which verified that kindness and persistence were capable of bridging the gap among people. Sarah came to know that true friendship was centered on acceptance and support rather than being popular. Correspondingly, Emma, in return, obtained the confidence to be her genuine self in this new environment. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了在Oakridge高中，自信的高年级学生Sarah注意到转校生Emma。Emma初来乍到且较为沉默寡言，第一天就因在食堂撞到Sarah而遭遇尴尬。之后Sarah主动邀请Emma一起吃午餐并逐渐了解到她因父亲工作转学且思念旧友。两人开始频繁相处，Emma也慢慢敞开心扉分享自己的故事与梦想，然而Sarah的一些朋友却因她与Emma走得近而嘲笑她，这让Sarah开始在午餐时回避Emma。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“一天午餐时间，艾玛在自助餐厅走向莎拉。”可知，第一段可描写Emma拿着画去找Sarah，告诉她是给她的礼物，Sarah很感动，同时意识到友谊对Emma的重要性。Sarah真诚的感谢Emma，为自己一直躲着她感到羞愧。 ②由第二段首句内容“从那天起，莎拉就有意识地努力让艾玛参与进来，即使这意味着要站出来对抗她的朋友。”可知，第二段可描写当被人嘲笑Emma是Sarah会为她辩护，并邀请Emma参加不同的活动，Emma逐渐成为了团体的一员，Sarah明白了真正的友谊是接受和支持而不是受欢迎，同时Emma在新环境中变得自信。 2.续写线索：午餐——送画——感动——羞愧——努力接受——辩护——参加活动——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①拿着：holding /carrying / grasping / clutching ②理解：understood /comprehended /grasped /realized ③辩护：defended /protected / safeguarded 情绪类 ①害羞地：shyly /bashfully /timidly /coyly ②羞愧的：ashamed /embarrassed 【点睛】[高分句型1] Sarah looked at the painting, which was filled with vibrant colors, and was deeply touched by Emma’s gift. (运用了which引导的定语从句) [高分句型2] Sarah came to know that true friendship was centered on acceptance and support rather than being popular. (运用了that引导的宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 名校联合体高二年级期中考试 英语 注意事项：1. 考试时间为120分钟，满分150分。 2. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡相应的位置。 3. 全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。 第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. Where are the speakers probably? A. In a bookstore. B. In a restaurant. C. At a concert. 2. What impresses the man about Rome? A. Its long history. B. Its beautiful buildings. C. Its unique location. 3. How does the woman like setting up a fireplace in the living room? A. It’s safe. B. It’s costly. C. It’s reasonable. 4. What is the man doing? A. Bathing their dog. B. Sharpening the knives. C. Doing housework. 5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Coach and player. 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. Why does the woman want to create a website? A. To help people in need. B. To display her paintings. C. To sell her paintings online. 7. What do we know about the man? A. He likes computer games. B. He is unavailable tomorrow. C He will try to help the woman. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What did the man do yesterday? A. He climbed the hill in a park. B. He registered for a tennis course. C. He went to the supermarket on the hill. 9. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. How the man will lose weight. B. Where the supermarket is located. C. What the woman suggests the man do. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the main difference between the two cars? A. The color. B. The price. C. The brand. 11. How many doors did the man’s old car have? A. Two. B. Four. C. Unknown. 12. Why does the woman need the man’s help? A. She is busy with work. B. Her car is being repaired. C She needs to have a checkup. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. How did the man get the tickets for the theater? A. He bought them. B. He won them in a contest. C. He got them from a client. 14. Who is Richard Coyle? A. An actor. B. A farmer. C. A writer. 15. When will the man pick up the woman? A. At 5:30 p. m. B. At 7:45 p. m. C. At 8:00 p. m. 16. What will they do before watching the play? A. Go shopping. B. Reserve a table. C. Have dinner together. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the speaker doing? A. Introducing a new cooking course. B. Giving a lecture on cooking history. C. Announcing a cooking competition. 18. Why does the speaker think cooking is important? A. It impresses friends. B. It is a valuable life skill. C. It helps in career choices. 19. What will the city government provide? A. Transportation. B. Chatting tools. C. Cooking materials. 20. What can students expect after each class? A. To eat the most delicious dish. B. To compete for “Dish of the Day.” C. To receive a grade on their cooking. 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和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A The highly competitive mobile app market has become a hotbed for artificial intelligence adoption, leading to an explosion of AI apps. Whether a user wants to edit a photo, learn a new language or transcribe (转录) a phone call, there’s usually an AI app for that. Lensa Type: Image generation and editing Lensa has taken social media by storm with its ability to generate artistic edits of selfies that users provide. Created by Prisma Labs, Lensa uses neural network, computer vision and deep learning techniques to bring mobile photography and video creation to the next level. Otter. ai Type: Transcription Available both online and as a mobile app, Otter. ai offers a wide range of services, including the ability to record Zoom and Google video conferences, as well as phone calls. It uses artificial intelligence to automatically transcribe those recordings, breaking them down by speaker. The transcription also includes an automatically generated outline, which highlights the key conversation points in the recording and allows users to jump to them quickly. Google Assistant Type: Virtual assistant Google Assistant is one of the most advanced virtual assistants of its kind on the market. Using natural language processing, it supports both voice and text commands, and can handle everything from internet searches to voice- activated control of other devices. The app is compatible (兼容的) with an entire suite of smart devices, including refrigerators, lights and cars. ELSA Speak Type: Education ELSA Speak uses AI to help users perfect their English speaking skills. With speech data and voice recognition technology, the app is able to listen to a user’s accent and applies a color-coded system of red, yellow and green to identify how close the user pronounced certain words, as well as provide tips for how the user can improve. 1. Which app can help perfect the meeting minutes? A. Google Assistant. B. ELSA Speak. C. Otter. ai. D. Lensa. 2. What do we know about the Google Assistant? A. It allows users to edit their selfies. B. It functions as a gaming companion. C. It helps users with their spoken English. D. It contributes to making a home smarter. 3. What do the four apps have in common? A. They all focus on providing social media services. B. They all employ artificial intelligence technology. C. They all require a high-end smartphone to operate. D. They all offer free trials for a limited period of time. B Ernst Mach was a weak child, born in Moravia（now Czechia）in 1838. He didn’t even go to school until the age of 14. Instead, his parents educated him at home. Like many genius children, his teachers criticized him, calling him “unteachable, absolutely talentless.” Yet young Mach excelled at university in Vienna. He studied mathematics, physics and philosophy. He was also boundlessly curious. He conducted all kinds of experiments, believing that theories must be tried, tested, and proven in facts, but first formulated in the mind. He brought this rigorous（严密的）approach to his studies, believing that true science is based on what actually happens and can be observed. In addition to his work in the sciences, Mach was also a well-rounded student, with interests in philosophy and even sports. He was an excellent boxer and fencer, which reflected the wide range of his abilities and interests. As a teacher, Mach was serious and demanding. That was the model of pedagogy （教学）of his time, and Mach followed this standard: tight collar, buttoned-down tie, waistcoat and jacket, and serious eyes behind wire-framed glasses. He expected exactness from his students. Among those he influenced was the young Albert Einstein. Mach’s insistence on clarity and rigorous testing of ideas helped shape Einstein’s thinking. Though Mach was doubtful about some of Einstein’s later conclusions, such as E=mc2, his doubt drove Einstein to prove his ideas further. He pushed the young Einstein to achieve excellence. While Mach is credited with many theories of his own, including the aircraft velocity（速度）measurement that bears his name, “Mach 1. Mach 2, etc.”, his mentorship of Einstein is perhaps his greatest achievement. The best teachers in our lives also challenge us and see us as not yet complete but full of potential. They shine a light on the path that gets us to a successful reality. And through us, they live on. 4 What can we know about Ernst Mach from paragraph 1? A. He attended university at the age of 14. B. He was considered a genius by his teachers. C. His early education was shaped by his parents. D. His physical disability discouraged his studying. 5. How did Ernst Mach impact Albert Einstein? A. He forced Einstein to give in. B. He challenged Einstein to excel. C. He introduced new theories to Einstein. D. He inspired Einstein to focus on physics. 6. Which can best describe Ernst Mach? A. Cautious and ambitious. B. Professional and influential. C. Diligent and dependent. D. Incredible and accessible. 7. In which column of a magazine can we probably read this text? A. Sports. B. Travel. C. Fashion. D. Education. C According to a 2011 study from Michigan State University, only two-thirds of the subjects surveyed routinely walked their dogs. Experts say that skipping your dog’s walk can significantly affect your dog’s emotional and physical well-being. “First of all, dogs don’t exercise by themselves, for the most part,” says Stephanie Borns-Weil, an assistant clinical professor at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. The amount of exercise a dog needs depends on the dog. Some of the dog’s needs vary from age, breed and health. According to Borns-Weil the typical yard doesn’t offer enough stimulation for your dog to have an adequate amount of movement. “Unless you’re spending time playing with your dog, they’re just going to sit there,” she says, “because the space is familiar.” She compared it to reading the same book over and over again or seeking enrichment by hanging out in your bathroom. “Dogs may or may not be getting exercise in your yard, but they’re not getting companionship from their owners, and they’re not getting the mental stimulation that comes from seeing new things, or, from the point of view of a dog, sniffing (嗅) new things,” said Borns-Weil, “Dogs whose needs are not met are subjected to some of the same effects of long-term chronic stress on their health as people experience, ranging from depression and anxiety to problems with the immune system.” According to Valli Fraser-Celin, a humane dog training advocate, the best way to help your dog get the most out of their walk is to let them explore. “Sniffing is the way that dogs experience the world.” Research shows that dogs’ sniffing is how they acquire information about their environment and communicate. Some people refer to dogs’ sniffing as “checking their email.” Studies have shown that creating a companionship with your dog and taking them for walks can greatly reduce stress, benefit overall health, lower medical costs, and decrease depression and anxiety. So, next time you want to skip your dog’s walk, think twice! 8. What is the purpose of paragraph 1? A. To describe a study about dog ownership. B. To present data on dog walking frequency. C. To introduce the importance of dog walking. D. To discuss the benefits of dog companionship. 9. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 2 refer to? A. Walking dogs outdoors. B. Playing with dog owners. C. Hanging out in the bathroom. D. Staying in a familiar place. 10. What can be inferred from Borns-Weil’s words? A. Dogs can exercise enough by staying in the yard. B. Unfamiliar surroundings pose a threat to dogs safety. C. Dogs need more than physical exercise to stay healthy. D. Dogs’ sniffing helps them understand their owners better. 11. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Why Dogs Need Routine Walks B. How to Train Your Dog to Walk C. The Benefits of Raising Dogs D. The Importance of Dog Training D In today’s society, it’s common for parents to hand kids tablets or smartphones to keep them occupied. It’s easy to dismiss this trend as one that’s relatively normal, considering that teens and adults often keep their eyes fixed on screens too. Plus, parents are sometimes so desperate for a few precious moments of peace that they don’t mind getting their kids slightly tech-addicted. However, the problem is that many toddlers today are using devices with screens not for a few minutes but for hours. Common Sense Media, an organization that focuses on media, technology and the resultant impact on society, conducted a study of children aged eight and under. The goal was to find out how people in that age group interact with technology. The researchers also wanted to determine how usage habits changed over the years. To achieve that objective, the team combined the recent data with the findings of similar studies carried out in 2011 and 2013. The study showed some frightening conclusions obtained from talking to a representative sample of 1,400 parents. For example, the amount of screen time kids spend on mobile devices alone has tripled since 2013. What’s worse is that attachment to technology starts very early. The statistics revealed that kids eight and under spend an average of two hours a day in front of screens. Furthermore, children aged two to four sit with screens for 2.5 hours daily. Almost half of the parents surveyed admitted that the television is often on in the background. That theoretically makes it much easier for kids to become engaged in a program even if they were doing something else before getting distracted. A different study carried out a few years ago at the University of Iowa that also focused on young kids confirmed that background noise negatively impacts children’s brain development and prevents them from getting immersed in play or learning. So, it’s important to realize that television, tablets and similar devices are not universally bad. However, they can become harmful to kids when used too much. Parents can play decisive roles by watching consumption levels closely and haying discussions about media-related topics if they come up. 12. What phenomenon is talked about to introduce the topic? A. The negative effects of technology on society. B. The growing awareness of screen time in adults. C. The widespread use of electronic devices by kids. D. The challenge parents face in managing screen time. 13. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. The alarming findings of the study. B. Why the new study was conducted. C. The methods used in the new research. D. Why parents allow their kids to use screens. 14. Why is the previous study mentioned in the text? A. To emphasize the severity of the problem. B. To suggest a solution to the problem. C. To provide a comparison with the new study. D. To introduce the concept of background noise. 15. What does the text intend parents to do? A. Take their kids to explore nature. B. Limit their kids’ screen time properly. C. Monitor their kids’ social media usage closely. D. Ban electronic devices for their kids completely. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 The only thing better than reading great books is talking about great books. ___16___. If you’ve looked around your communities and not found a book club that you can join, then why not start your own? You don’t need any prior experience, and the only requirements are a love of books, and maybe some organizational skills! In this article, we’ll walk you through all of the considerations of how to start a book club! Decide who’s invited to your new club. Is it a group of your friends? Coworkers? Neighbors? Is your club open to the public or do you want to keep it invitation-only? ___17___ You can always change your mind or revisit this topic as your book club grows, but it’s good to establish some boundaries upfront. Pick the focus of your book club. Are you reading books for teenagers? Is the goal to read books that aren’t usually picked for popular book clubs, or to read books on a broad theme, such as books set outside of the U. S.? This focus will be your guide for choosing books and maybe even determining new members. ___18___. Decide how often you’ll meet. Once a month seems like the most common meeting frequency for most book clubs. ___19___. You might also need to decide upfront whether you’ll skip a month like December when the end of the year holidays make everyone’s schedules busy. Discuss meeting location. ___20___ Will you meet at someone’s home? Or maybe you’d rather meet in a central place like coffee shop, or restaurant? If you’d like meet at a coffee shop or restaurant, you might need to reserve a private room or area. It’s best to call ahead to make sure! Be sure to discuss this with your group members ahead of time, so everyone is comfortable with the arrangement. A. That’s why book clubs are the best B. There is no hard-and-fast rule on the size of a book club C. So it’s wise to come up with a guiding principle early on D. You need to decide on where you’ll meet for your book club E. Book clubs are a great way to keep in touch with friends and meet new people F. But it’s always great to check with your members and see what will work for them G. If you aren’t sure about the membership, get the input of some early members to decide 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。 On a summer afternoon in 2009 I was driving to my hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a friend. I was 23 years old and had just been forced to leave my apartment in Annapolis, Maryland. Feeling lost but ___21___, I was determined to find a place to stay back home. About an hour into the drive, my car suddenly ___22___. To make matters worse, my cellphone was ___23___ because the electricity had been turned off in the apartment. Unable to ___24___ for help, my friend and I were stuck on the side of the road. ___25___, the police arrived and helped tow (牵引) my ___26___ to a nearby mechanic. The news was depressing: the car needed major repairs — repairs that I had no money to ___27___. Too far from Pittsburgh and unable to ___28___ to Annapolis, my friend and I felt desperate. As we sat there, unsure of what to do next, a woman in the waiting room ___29___ us. She introduced herself as Toni and after knowing our situation, she ____30____ to take us to Pittsburgh. There was just one ____31____ — she needed to drive home first to fix food and water for her cats. Toni took us to her house, where she welcomed us warmly. She served us ____32____, let us relax, and even had us watch Young Frankenstein together. We spent the night there, and in the morning, she ____33____ us all the way to Pittsburgh. Thanks to her, I found a homeless shelter and began rebuilding my life. I never saw Toni again, but I think of her often. It was a ____34____ time in my life, and without her ____35____, I’m not sure where I’d be today. 21. A. skillful B. careful C. hopeful D. thankful 22. A. broke down B. settled down C. broke out D. set out 23. A. rare B. cheap C. smart D. dead 24. A. care B. call C. stand D. speak 25. A. Apparently B. Constantly C. Ultimately D. Occasionally 26. A. house B. device C. vehicle D. coach 27. A. cover B. waste C. borrow D. refund 28. A. return B. apply C. relate D. appeal 29. A. estimated B. disturbed C. persuaded D. approached 30. A. needed B. offered C. learned D. managed 31. A. solution B. tradition C. position D. condition 32. A. breakfast B. lunch C. dinner D. picnic 33. A. drove B. walked C. shipped D. flew 34. A. secure B. quiet C. brief D. tough 35. A. calmness B. kindness C. awareness D. gentleness 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填写1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The crew of the US Polaris Dawn missiony returned to Earth early Sunday, ___36___(complete) the commercial human spaceflight mission. The five-day trip, ___37___(fund) by billionaire Internet entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, who served as the mission commander, broke several ___38___(record) including the first-ever commercial spacewalk using SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule. Isaacman, along with fellow astronaut Sarah Gillis, took turns spending about 20 minutes each outside the capsule taking ___39___ the view and testing new spacesuits on Thursday. It was the centerpiece of the mission, ___40___ also set the highest-ever Earth orbit by humans: 874 miles above the surface. The last time humans were this far from the planet ___41___(be) during the Apollo lunar program more than a half-century ago. This mission was also the first time SpaceX had___42___ (it) own employees on a flight. Gillis is a lead space operations engineer at SpaceX and responsible for overseeing the company’s astronaut training program. She was joined by engineer Anna Menon who manages development of crew operations at SpaceX. The fourth crew member, Kidd Poteet, is a ___43___(retire) Air Force pilot who works with Isaacman. This trip to space is the first of three flights Isaacman purchased under the Polaris Program. He ___44___(previous) spent three days in orbit in 2021 aboard this same SpaceX capsule on the Inspiration4 mission. He also paid for that flight and donated three seats as ___45___ fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作 （满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，上周六你接受英国好友Jim的邀请一起去了附近的公园郊游，感觉身心愉悦，请你给他写一封邮件表达谢意，内容包括： 1. 你的收获和感想；2. 期待下一次郊游。 注意：1. 词数80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Jim, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节 读后续写（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。 It was a typical Monday morning at Oakridge High School. Students were walking into their classrooms. Among them was Sarah, a senior known for her confidence. When she entered the room, she noticed a new student sitting quietly at the back. Her name was Emma, a transfer student who had just moved to town. She didn’t speak much, which made Sarah curious. Emma’s first day was rough. During lunch, she accidentally bumped (撞上) into Sarah in the crowded cafeteria, causing her drink to spill over her shirt. “Watch it!” Sarah said. Emma quickly apologized, her face turning red with embarrassment. She rushed off, trying to avoid the eyes that were now on her. Over the next few days, Sarah noticed that Emma always sat alone, whether in class or during lunch. While most students were busy with their friends, Emma seemed to have no one to talk to. Sarah wash sure why, but she felt like she should do something about it. One day after class, she decided to approach her. “Hey, Emma, right?” she said. “Want to join me for lunch?” Emma hesitated for a moment, but then nodded with a small smile. As they ate together, Sarah tried to get to know her. At first, their conversation was slow and awkward. Emma was shy and didn’t say much, but Sarah kept asking questions. She learned that Emma had moved to town because of her dad’s job and that she missed her old friends. “It must be hard to start over,” Sarah said sympathetically. Emma nodded, looking down at her lunch. “Yeah, it is,” she admitted. Sarah and Emma started spending more time together. She would invite Emma to sit with her during lunch and walk with her between classes. Slowly, Emma began to open up. She shared stories about her old school, her love for painting, and her dream of becoming an artist. Sarah was surprised to learn how talented she was. However, not everyone was as welcome as Sarah. Some of her friends teased (嘲笑) her, asking why she was spending so much time with the “new girl”. At first, Sarah laughed it off, but as the comments continued, she started to feel a bit embarrassed. She found herself avoiding Emma during lunch. 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。 One day at lunchtime, Emma walked towards Sarah in the cafeteria. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ From that day on, Sarah made a conscious effort to include Emma, even if it meant standing up to her friends. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$