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官渡区第一中学高二年级2024—2025学年上学期期中考试 英 语 试 卷 (试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟) 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. What will the woman take with her? A. A sports bag. B. A suitcase. C. A backpack. 2. Why did the man call off his trip? A. The weather was bad. B. He wasn’t interested in it. C. There was an urgent situation. 3. What will the woman do? A. Collect some plants. B. Go to work in the lab. C. Deliver some materials. 4. How does the man feel about his grandmother’s moving in? A. Appreciative. B. Surprised. C. Anxious. 5. Where is the woman’s book now? A. On a bed. B. On a desk. C. In a chest. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What does the woman think of the savings account? A. flexible. B. reliable. C. profitable. 7. What is the woman going to do? A. Show the man a website. B. Open an account for the man. C. Give the man a user guidebook. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. Where are the speakers? A. In the man’s house. B. On a plane. C. At an airport. 9. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Use the quick check-in service. B. Take the blue suitcase on board. C. Let his children go through security first. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is Simon’s main job responsibility? A. Selling products. B. Developing software. C. Managing a company. 11. What is the function of the software? A. To analyze market trends. B. To find out the costs of production. C. To manage relations with customers. 12. How many employees work at Simon’s company? A. 3. B. 12. C. 13. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What are the two speakers? A. Film critics. B. News reporters. C. Radio hosts. 14. What is the woman’s opinion on the new James Bond actor? A. He had unusual acting skills. B. He was the most suitable actor. C. He was a good fit but not the best. 15. Which does the woman think was good about the movie? A. The music. B. The story. C. The special effects. 16. What rating does man give the movie? A. Two stars. B. Four stars. C. Five stars. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is Tim mainly talking about? A. The achievements of him and Sam. B. The development of his musical talent. C. The experiences of being twin brothers. 18. When was Tim born? A. In January. B. In October. C. In December. 19. What is probably the physical difference between the twins? A. The hair. B. The build. C. The voice. 20. What can we learn about Tim? A. He don’t love music. B. He is less confident than Sam. C. He is not interested in going out. 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 No summer is complete without a good book in your hand. Here are some of the best books of this season and YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS A WORD! Re-Making the American Dream By David Vaught www.authorhouse.com Hardback | Paperback | E-book $23.99 | $12.99 | $4.99 The U. S. Military Academy at West Point’s mission is “to educate, train, and inspire the corps of cadets (军训生)”. The challenge by cadets to its requirement arose from the values of the American Dream and also re-made them through the resulting events. The History of College Nicknames, Mascots and School Colors By Gary Hudson www.xlibris.com Hardback | Paperback | E-book $29.99 | $19.99 | $3.99 College nicknames are fun. They are filled with history and if you ask 10 people how the nickname came about, you are more than likely to get several different answers. The History of College Nicknames, Mascots and School Colors explains the history behind them. WWII+V By Johan Zwaan www.xlibris.com Hardback | Paperback | E-book $29.99 | $18.99 | $6.99 1,500 troops. 7,000 ships. 4,000 American and British people died. Johan Zwaan narrates his memories of war as a kid 75 years after witnessing the Normandy invasion. The book has been translated into different languages and is a prize-winner. Have Knife, Will Travel By Hugh Cameron www.authorhouse.com Hardback | Paperback | E-book $19.99 | $12.99 | $3.99 A story of the development of artificial joint replacement, and how a band of surgeons known as Traveling Road Show crossed the world teaching this new technology to thousands of other surgeons. 1. What is The History of College Nicknames, Mascots and School Colors mainly about? A. Tips on naming schools. B. Facts about college nicknames. C. Opinions about education systems. D. History of artificial joint replacement. 2. Which author will attract a student studying WWII stories? A. David Vaught. B. Gary Hudson. C. Johan Zwaan. D. Hugh Cameron. 3. What do Re-Making the American Dream and Have Knife, Will Travel have in common? A. They both cost $12.99 for paperbacks. B. They are both available on www.libris.com. C. They are both about touching wartime stories. D. They are both translated into different languages. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章推荐了几本书帮助我们度过这个夏季的好书。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据The History of College Nicknames, Mascots and School Colors部分中的“College nicknames are fun. They are filled with history and if you ask 10 people how the nickname came about, you are more than likely to get several different answers. The History of College Nicknames, Mascots and School Colors explains the history behind them.(大学昵称很有趣。它们充满了历史，如果你问10个人这个绰号是怎么来的，你很可能会得到几个不同的答案。The History of College Nicknames, Mascots and School Colors解释了它们背后的历史。)”可知，这本书主要介绍了一些关于大学昵称的故事。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据WWII+V部分中的“Johan Zwaan narrates his memories of war as a kid 75 years after witnessing the Normandy invasion. The book has been translated into different languages and is a prize-winner.(在目睹诺曼底登陆75年后，Johan Zwaan讲述了他小时候对战争的记忆。这本书已被翻译成不同的语言，并获得了奖项。)”，可知，WWII+V这本书和二战有关，因此这本书的作者Johan Zwaan最吸引研究二战故事的学生。故选C。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据Re-Making the American Dream部分中的“Hardback | Paperback | E-book $23.99 | $12.99 | $4.99(精装本|平装本|电子书23.99美元| 12.99美元| 4.99美元)”以及Have Knife, Will Travel部分中的“Hardback | Paperback | E-book $19.99 | $12.99 | $3.99(精装本|平装本|电子书19.99美元| 12.99美元| 3.99美元)”可知，两本书的共同之处在于这两本书的平装本定价都是12.99美元。故选A。 B Paul Durietz is a 76-year-old social studies teacher from Illinois. On September 1, 2023, he set a Guinness World Record for the world’s longest teaching career. Paul has known since he was young that he wanted to be a social studies teacher. Social studies is the study of history, and how people, countries, and cultures are connected. He became interested in history after hearing stories from his father. On his mother’s side of the family, he had connections to a famous person from English history, which aroused his interest in studying the Middle Ages. At the age of 11, after many conversations with his father, Paul was certain social studies would be his field of study. Paul began teaching at Woodland Middle School in Gurnee, Illinois in 1970. Ever since then, he’s been teaching social studies at the same school. Things have changed a lot-since he began all those years ago. When he started, Richard Nixon was President of the United States, and the. Beatles were still together. This rock band was formed in Liverpool, England in 1960. At that time, the only way to make copies was with a “ditto machine (复印机)”, which used a purple ink. There’re many activities in his teaching to help his students learn. For example, he has organized virtual field trips geography contests and special days about the US Civil War. He has even organized mock elections in school to help his students learn about politics. For much of his 53 years as a teacher, Paull has been in charge of the social studies program at Woodland. He’s helped to guide over 20 other social studies teachers at the school. “We should be full of freshness in things and stick to learning continuously,” says Paul, who is extremely proud that some of his students have become history teachers of him. Paul has no plans to retire any time soon. “Keep working on what you love to do in life,” he says. 4. What played an important role in Paul’s career planning? A. His father’s influence. B. His mother’s encouragement. C. His view of teaching history. D. His understanding of social studies. 5. Why did the author mention the Beatles? A. To prove Paul once taught music. B. To show Paul likes music as well. C. To say Paul contributes a lot to music. D. To stress Paul’s long teaching career. 6. Which best describes Paul’s teaching style? A. Dull. B. Academic. C. Creative. D. Demanding. 7. What can we learn from Paul’s story? A. It is never too late to teach. B. Education is the key to success. C. Positive thinking results in victory. D. Curious minds don’t feel satisfied. 【答案】4. A 5. D 6. C 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲的是Paul Durietz是一位来自伊利诺伊州的76岁社会研究教师，于2023年9月1日创下了世界上最长的教学生涯的吉尼斯世界纪录。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“He became interested in history after hearing stories from his father. On his mother’s side of the family, he had connections to a famous person from English history, which aroused his interest in studying the Middle Ages. At the age of 11, after many conversations with his father, Paul was certain social studies would be his field of study.(听父亲讲故事后，他对历史产生了兴趣。在他母亲那边，他和英国历史上的一位名人有关系，这引起了他对研究中世纪的兴趣。11岁时，在与父亲多次交谈后，保罗确定社会研究将是他的研究领域。)”可知，在Paul的职业规划中扮演了重要的角色的是他父亲的影响。故选A。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“When he started, Richard Nixon was President of the United States, and the Beatles were still together. This rock band was formed in Liverpool, England in 1960.(当他开始的时候，Richard Nixon是美国总统，披头士乐队还在一起。这支摇滚乐队于1960年在英国利物浦成立。)”可知，提到披头士乐队是为了突出Paul开始工作的时间很早，也就是突出他的职业生涯很长，故选D。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第五段“There’re many activities in his teaching to help his students learn. For example, he has organized virtual field trips, geography contests, and special days about the US Civil War. He has even organized mock elections at school to help his students learn about politics.(他在教学中有很多活动来帮助学生学习。例如，他组织过虚拟实地考察、地理竞赛和关于美国内战的特别日。他甚至在学校组织模拟选举来帮助学生学习政治)”可推知，Paul的教学方法是有创造性的。故选C。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“He became interested in history after hearing stories from his father. On his mother’s side of the family, he had connections to a famous person from English history, which aroused his interest in studying the Middle Ages.(听父亲讲故事后，他对历史产生了兴趣。在他母亲那边，他和英国历史上的一位名人有关系，这引起了他对研究中世纪的兴趣。)”和倒数第二段“We should be full of freshness in things and stick to learning continuously(我们应该对事物充满新鲜感，坚持不断地学习)”可知，Paul的故事表明，他一生都对历史和社会研究充满兴趣和好奇心，他的声明“我们应该对事物保持新鲜感，并坚持不断学习”进一步体现了他终身的好奇心和不断学习的渴望。因此，D选项“Curious minds don’t feel contented.(好奇的心永不满足)”这句话最能概括我们从Paul的故事中学到的教训。故选D。 C “Going for perfection is the tenet (信条) of my life.” Magee rushed home crying after seeing that she’d received an A-minus on her grade report. Growing up she had learned that the way to receive recognition and love from family members and teachers was to be a high achiever. So to Magee, that A-minus felt like a failure. “I was shattered,” she said. “In that moment, I felt like my self-worth as a human had fallen far below what it would have been if I’d gotten an A or an A-plus.” Magee’s turning a good grade into a cause of her inferiority (自卑) is an example of a growing trend in recent years: perfectionist behavior. Perfectionism is a universal cultural phenomenon. High levels of perfectionism were linked with depression, anxiety, and self-harm. The constant stress of competitiveness and comparison can also leave people stressed and suffering from headaches and other health problems. If a person is only rewarded for high achievement, over time they learn that their value as a person depends on being perfect. Instagram, Facebook and other social media platforms also encourage unhealthy comparisons. “It’s a real problem — those social media images end up being an standard that people can compare themselves to and a perfectionist is always trying to keep up with the Joneses,” Sherry, a clinical psychologist, said. And it’s never been harder to keep up with the Joneses, because today we are constantly bombed with seemingly perfect images of other peoples’ lives. Eventually Magee learned that she had to let go a little and allow herself to show up with all her imperfections. She eventually learned to trust that she could show up, not being perfect, and still feel valued. “I can be imperfect and everything can be fine!” 8. Which of the following best explains “shattered” underlined in paragraph 1? A. Delighted. B. Frightened. C. Discouraged. D. Amused. 9. Which of the following is NOT the cause of Magee’s interiority? A. The unhealthy comparisons. B. The A-plus grade. C. The perfectionism phenomenon. D. The sense of competitiveness. 10. What may Magee agree with finally? A. It’s cool to be perfect. B. It’s fine to be imperfect. C. It’s important to get an A-plus. D. It’s easy to keep up with the Joneses. 11. What is the text mainly about? A. Perfectionism is killing our mental health. B. Perfectionism is a growing cultural phenomenon. C. Accepting one’s imperfection is becoming a trend. D. Imperfection is temporary and perfection is forever. 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. B 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，文章探讨了完美主义对个人心理健康的影响，以及社会和文化如何推动这种趋势，最终强调接受不完美的重要性。 【8题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段“In that moment, I felt like my self-worth as a human had fallen far below what it would have been if I’d gotten an A or an A-plus. (在那一刻，我感觉自己的个人价值远远低于如果我得到A或A+时本该有的价值。)”可知，“shattered”描述了Magee在看到成绩单上不是A或A+的成绩后的感受，这个词意味着她感到非常失望和沮丧。故选C项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Perfectionism is a universal cultural phenomenon. High levels of perfectionism were linked with depression, anxiety, and self-harm. The constant stress of competitiveness and comparison can also leave people stressed and suffering from headaches and other health problems. (完美主义是一种普遍的文化现象。高水平的完美主义与抑郁、焦虑和自我伤害有关。持续的竞争和比较压力也会使人感到压力重重，并遭受头痛和其他健康问题的困扰。)”可知，这一段提到了导致Magee内心挣扎的几个因素，包括不健康的比较、完美主义现象和竞争感。B选项“B. The A-plus grade”并未被列为导致她内心挣扎的原因，而是她期望达到的标准之一。故选B项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“She eventually learned to trust that she could show up, not being perfect, and still feel valued. “I can be imperfect and everything can be fine!” (她最终学会了相信，即使不完美，她也可以展现自己，并感到自己有价值。“我可以不完美，而且一切都会很好！”)”可知，Magee最终接受了不完美是可以的。故选B项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段““Going for perfection is the tenet (信条) of my life.” Magee rushed home crying after seeing that she’d received an A-minus on her grade report. Growing up she had learned that the way to receive recognition and love from family members and teachers was to be a high achiever. So to Magee, that A-minus felt like a failure. “I was  shattered ,” she said. “In that moment, I felt like my self-worth as a human had fallen far below what it would have been if I’d gotten an A or an A-plus.” (“追求完美是我人生的信条。”Magee在看到成绩单上得了A-后，哭着跑回了家。从小到大，她已经明白，要想获得家人和老师的认可和爱，就必须成为一个有成就的人。所以对Magee来说，A-就像是一次失败。“我崩溃了，”她说。“在那一刻，我觉得我作为一个人的自我价值远远低于如果我得了A或A+所能达到的水平。”)”及全文可知，文章讨论了完美主义如何影响人们的心理健康，以及社会和文化如何加剧这一问题。文章的主要观点是完美主义正在损害我们的心理健康。故选A项。 D Plants may tell us when they’re in trouble. Thirsty tomato and tobacco plants make clicking sounds, researchers have found. The sounds are ultrasonic (超声波的), meaning they are too high-pitched for human ears to hear. But when the sounds are transformed to lower pitches, they sound like popping bubbles (爆破的泡泡). Plants also make clicks when their stems (茎) are cut. “It’s not like the plants are screaming,” says Lilach Hadany, an evolutionary biologist working at Tel Aviv University in Israel. “Plants may not mean to make these noises. We’ve shown only that plants create informative sounds.” Hadany and her colleagues first heard the clicks when they set microphones next to plants on tables in a lab. The microphones caught some noises. But the researchers needed to make sure that the clicking was coming from the plants. So, the scientists placed plants inside soundproof boxes in the basement, far from the noise of the lab. There, microphones picked up ultrasonic pops from thirsty tomato plants. Though it was outside humans’ hearing range, the clicking made by plants was about as loud as a normal conversation. Cut tomato plants and dry or cut tobacco plants clicked, too. But plants that had enough water or hadn’t been cut stayed mostly quiet. Wheat, corn and grapevines also made sounds when stressed out. The researchers don’t yet know why plants click. Bubbles forming and then popping inside plant tissues that transport water might make the noises. But however they happen, pops from crops could help farmers, the researchers suggest. Microphones, for example, could monitor fields or greenhouses to detect when plants need to be irrigated (灌溉). Hadany wonders whether other plants and insects already tune into plant pops. Other studies have suggested that plants respond to sounds. And animals from pests (害虫), moths to mice can hear in the range of the ultrasonic clicks. Sounds made by plants could be heard from around five meters away. Hadany’s team is now studying what the living things near the plants will do after hearing the sounds. 12. What is the main idea of the first paragraph? A. Interpreting plant sounds isn’t easy. B. Plants sound off when they’re in trouble. C. It’s interesting to hear the sounds of plants. D. Plants make sounds in a different way from humans. 13. Why did the scientists put plants inside soundproof boxes in the basement? A. To enjoy the sounds made by the plants. B. To have a better conversation with the plants. C. To find out whether the plants did make sounds. D. To keep the plant sounds within their hearing range. 14. In what way can microphones be used to benefit plants? A. Weed prevention. B. Pest control. C. Temperature monitoring. D. Timely irrigation. 15. What still remains unknown to Hadany’s team? A. Whether the sounds of plants can travel far. B. Whether animals can hear the sounds of plants. C. How the neighbors of plants respond to their sounds. D. How plants and animals communicate with each other. 【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了研究人员发现植物遇到麻烦时会发出声音，麦克风可以捕捉这些声音，检测植物何时需要灌溉使植物受益。 12题详解】 主旨大意题。文章第一段讲到“Plants may tell us when they’re in trouble. Thirsty tomato and tobacco plants make clicking sounds, researchers have found. (植物可能会告诉我们它们什么时候有麻烦。研究人员发现，口渴的番茄和烟草会发出咔嗒声)”可知，第一段的主旨是植物遇到麻烦时会发出声音。故选B。 13题详解】 细节理解题。文章第三段讲到“But the researchers needed to make sure that the clicking was coming from the plants. So, the scientists placed plants inside soundproof boxes in the basement, far from the noise of the lab. (但研究人员需要确保这种滴答声来自植物。因此，科学家们把植物放在地下室的隔音箱里，远离实验室的噪音。)”可知，科学家们把植物放在地下室的隔音箱里是为了弄清这些植物是否会发出声音。故选C。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。文章倒数第二段讲到“Microphones, for example, could monitor fields or greenhouses to detect when plants need to be irrigated (灌溉). (例如，麦克风可以监控田地或温室，以检测植物何时需要灌溉)”可知，麦克风可以通过检测植物何时需要灌溉使植物受益，故选D。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。文章最后一句讲到“Hadany’s team is now studying what the living things near the plants will do after hearing the sounds. (哈达尼的团队正在研究植物附近的生物在听到声音后会做什么。)”可知，哈达尼的团队还不知道的是植物的邻居对它们的声音有什么反应，故选C。 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。 How to Get to Know Yourself: A Guide to Self-Discovery The question “Who am I?” can bring on a series of thoughts, emotions, and feelings, but what if you don't know how to answer? ___16___ Feeling lost or confused about who you are is more common than you may think, and we’re here to help you find all the answers you're looking for. Be honest with yourself to learn about your personality. Knowing yourself means recognizing different parts of your identity, personality, and being. The goal is not to criticize yourself but to acknowledge all sides of your personality. For example, if you don't like to look in the mirror, ask yourself why. ___17___ This could be a fear you can overcome. Set goals to give yourself something to achieve. Think about where you want to see yourself in 5 days, months, or years. What goals can you make to turn that vision into your reality? These goals don't have to be big. ___18___ Write down your goals and refer to them whenever you feel lost, remembering to take each day one step at a time. ___19___ It can be hard to find time to reflect on yourself when you’re feeling at a loss. Taking care of yourself physically and mentally is essential to being the best version of you, so don’t forget to schedule time to do something for yourself. This can help you feel more at peace with life and yourself. Write in a journal every day to process your thoughts. Journaling helps you recognize your motivations, emotions, and beliefs so that you can make thoughtful adjustments in your life. For a few minutes every day, write down what you did, felt, and thought throughout the day. ___20___ If you made a mistake, identify what you could do better. A. Practice self-care to manage stress. B. Are you insecure about your looks? C. This could be a pleasure you can enjoy. D. Getting to know yourself is a lifelong journey. E. They can be as simple as making the bed every morning. F. Your goals may change over time, and that's perfectly okay! G. If you had a negative experience, put down why it affected you. 【答案】16. D 17. B 18. F 19. A 20. G 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了如何实现自我成长和提升。 【16题详解】 根据空前内容“The question “Who am I?” can bring on a series of thoughts, emotions, and feelings, but what if you don’t know how to answer? (“我是谁？”会带来一系列的想法、情绪和感觉，但如果你不知道如何回答呢？)”可知，我们有可能不知道如何回答“我是谁？”这个问题。选项D“Getting to know yourself is a life-long journey (了解自己是一个终生的过程)”是上文内容的自然延续；同时与空后“Feeling lost or confused about who you are is more common than you may think, and we’re here to help you find all the answers you’re looking for. (对自己是谁感到迷茫或困惑比你想象的更常见，我们在这里帮助你找到你想要的所有答案。)”保持一致。指的都是我们有时候并不知道自己是谁。故选D。 【17题详解】 由上文“Be honest with yourself to learn about your personality. Knowing yourself means recognizing different parts of your identity, personality, and being. The goal is not to criticize yourself but to acknowledge all sides of your personality. For example, if you don't like to look in the mirror, ask yourself why. (对自己诚实，了解自己的个性。了解你自己意味着认识到你的身份、个性和存在的不同部分。这样做的目的不是批评你自己，而是承认你个性的各个方面。例如，如果你不喜欢照镜子，问问自己为什么。)”可知，本空要问不喜欢照镜子的原因，故B选项“Are you insecure about your looks? (你对自己的外表没有安全感吗？)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选B。 【18题详解】 由上文“Set goals to give yourself something to achieve. Think about where you want to see yourself in 5 days, months, or years. What goals can you make to turn that vision into your reality? These goals don't have to be big. (设定目标，让自己有所成就。想想你想在5天、5个月或5年内看到自己在什么地方。你能制定什么样的目标来把愿景变成现实呢？这些目标不必很大。)”可知，本空要说跟“目标”有关的话题，故F选项“Your goals may change over time, and that's perfectly okay! (你的目标可能会随着时间的推移而改变，这完全没关系！)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选F。 【19题详解】 由下文“It can be hard to find time to reflect on yourself when you’re feeling at a loss. Taking care of yourself physically and mentally is essential to being the best version of you, so don’t forget to schedule time to do something for yourself. This can help you feel more at peace with life and yourself. (当你感到不知所措的时候，很难找到时间来反思自己。照顾好自己的身体和精神是成为最好的自己的必要条件，所以不要忘记安排时间为自己做一些事情。这可以帮助你对生活和自己感到更加平静。)”可知，本空要说跟“照顾好自己”有关的话题，故A选项“Practice self-care to manage stress. (练习自我照顾来管理压力)”能引起下文，符合题意。故选A。 【20题详解】 由上文“Write in a journal every day to process your thoughts. Journaling helps you recognize your motivations, emotions, and beliefs so that you can make thoughtful adjustments in your life. For a few minutes every day, write down what you did, felt, and thought throughout the day. (每天写日记来处理你的想法。写日记可以帮助你认识到自己的动机、情绪和信念，这样你就可以在生活中做出深思熟虑的调整。每天花几分钟时间，写下你一天中所做、所感受和所想的事情。)”可知，本空要说跟“写日记”有关的话题，故G选项“If you had a negative experience, put down why it affected you. (如果你有过负面的经历，记下它为什么会影响你。)”能承接上文，符合题意。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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 In 2019, I was 18 and working in a music store. My ____21____ included pretty much everything you would expect, from shop displays to cleaning, but my favorite part was ____22____ customers. Even though many years have passed, a lady and some other customers ____23____ in my mind as clearly as if it were yesterday. One day, a mother and her little daughter ____24____. The daughter, who clearly suffered rom Down syndrome(唐氏综合征), wanted to ____25____ something. Her mom patiently waited as she walked around and around the store, searching for what she was ____26____. Once choosing her item, the girl ____27____ her mom what to do next. Quietly, the mother explained the whole ____28____ of making a purchase, from waiting in line to passing over the money, waiting for and checking the ____29____ that was given. This took some time ____30____. If the hurried shoppers who were waiting got ____31____, I could completely understand. However, not a single customer complained. They ____32____ looked at the mother and the daughter gently. Finally, the mother, ____33____, helped her daughter through it. I’ll never forget the girl’s ____34____ smile when she made her first purchase, and the look of ____35____ in her mother’s eyes. I’ll never forget the mother thanking me and the customers for the patience we showed to treat her daughter as normal 21. A. duties B. attitudes C. efforts D. dreams 22. A. seeing B. serving C. paying D. greeting 23. A. back off B. move forward C. stand out D. go through 24. A. entered B. left C. separated D. waited 25. A. remove B. describe C. save D. buy 26. A. aware of B. cautious about C. fond of D. doubtful about 27. A. promised B. asked C. told D. showed 28. A. purpose B. process C. challenge D. situation 29. A. change B. benefit C. display D. operation 30. A. probably B. equally C. hopefully D. naturally 31 A. pleasant B. grateful C. impatient D. unreliable 32. A. just B. already C. still D. even 33. A. now and then B. step by step C. by accident D. in exchange 34. A. forced B. familiar C. bitter D. satisfied 35. A. honesty B. modesty C. surprise D. pride 【答案】21. A 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. C 27. B 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. C 32. A 33. B 34. D 35. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在一家音乐商店工作时，遇到了一位患有唐氏综合症的小女孩和她的母亲。小女孩想要买东西，但不知道如何进行，于是她的母亲耐心地教她整个购物过程。尽管这个过程花费了一些时间，但其他的顾客并没有不耐烦，反而温柔地看着她们。最后，小女孩成功地完成了她的第一次购物，露出了满意的笑容，她的母亲也为此感到骄傲。这个故事展现了母爱、耐心和尊重他人的美好品质。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的职责几乎包括了你所能想到的一切，从店铺陈列到清洁，但我最喜欢的是为顾客服务。A. duties职责；B. attitudes态度；C. efforts努力；D. dreams梦想。根据后文的“from shop displays to cleaning”可知，这些都是作者的工作职责。故选A项。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的职责几乎包括了你所能想到的一切，从店铺陈列到清洁，但我最喜欢的是为顾客服务。A. seeing看见；B. serving服务；C. paying支付；D. greeting问候。根据后文的“customers”可知，此处指作者最喜欢的是为顾客服务。故选B项。 【23题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：尽管许多年过去了，但一位女士和其他一些顾客仍然在我的脑海中记忆犹新，仿佛就在昨天。A. back off后退；B. move forward前进；C. stand out突出；D. go through经历。根据后文的“as clearly as if it were yesterday”可知，作者仍然清晰地记得那位女士和其他一些顾客，说明她们在作者的记忆中很突出。故选C项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：有一天，一位母亲和她的小女儿走了进来。A. entered进入；B. left离开；C. separated分开；D. waited等待。根据后文的“Her mom patiently waited as she walked around and around the store”可知，这位母亲和她的小女儿走进了商店。故选A项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：患有唐氏综合症的女儿想买点东西。A. remove移除；B. describe描述；C. save节省；D. buy买。根据后文的“Once choosing her item”可知，女儿想买点东西。故选D项。 【26题详解】 考查形容词短语辨析。句意：她妈妈耐心地等着，她在商店里走来走去，寻找她喜欢的东西。A. aware of意识到；B. cautious about对……谨慎；C. fond of喜欢；D. doubtful about对……怀疑。根据后文的“Once choosing her item”可知，女儿在寻找她喜欢东西。故选C项。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：选好物品后，女孩问妈妈接下来该怎么办。A. promised承诺；B. asked问；C. told告诉；D. showed展示。根据后文的“her mom what to do next”可知，女儿问妈妈接下来该怎么办。故选B项。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：母亲静静地解释了整个购物过程，从排队到交钱，等待并核对找回的钱。A. purpose目的；B. process过程；C. challenge挑战；D. situation情况。根据后文的“from waiting in line to passing over the money, waiting for and checking the ___9___ that was given ”可知，此处指母亲解释了整个购物过程。故选B项。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：母亲静静地解释了整个购物过程，从排队到交钱，等待并核对找回的钱。A. change零钱；B. benefit好处；C. display陈列；D. operation操作。根据后文的“that was given”可知，此处指等待并核对找回的零钱。故选A项。 【30题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：这花了一些时间，这很正常。A. probably大概；B. equally平等地；C. hopefully有希望地；D. naturally自然地。根据前文的“This took some time”可知，购物需要花费一些时间，这是很自然的。故选D项。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：如果那些等着的匆忙的顾客不耐烦了，我完全能理解。A. pleasant愉快的；B. grateful感激的；C. impatient不耐烦的；D. unreliable不可靠的。根据前文的“If the hurried shoppers who were waiting got”可知，此处指那些等着的匆忙的顾客不耐烦了。故选C项。 【32题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：他们只是温柔地看着母亲和女儿。A. just只是；B. already已经；C. still仍然；D. even甚至。根据后文的“looked at the mother and the daughter gently”可知，此处指他们只是温柔地看着母亲和女儿。故选A项。 【33题详解】 考查短语辨析。句意：最后，母亲一步一步地帮助女儿完成了购物。A. now and then时而；B. step by step一步一步地；C. by accident偶然；D. in exchange作为交换。根据后文的“helped her daughter through it”可知，母亲一步一步地帮助女儿完成了购物。故选B项。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我永远不会忘记女孩第一次购物时满意的笑容，以及她母亲眼中的骄傲。A. forced被迫的；B. familiar熟悉的；C. bitter痛苦的；D. satisfied满意的。根据后文的“when she made her first purchase”可知，女孩第一次购物时很满意。故选D项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我永远不会忘记女孩第一次购物时满意的笑容，以及她母亲眼中的骄傲。A. honesty诚实；B. modesty谦虚；C. surprise惊讶；D. pride骄傲。根据前文的“I’ll never forget the girl’s satisfied smile”可知，女孩第一次购物时很开心，母亲为此感到骄傲。故选D项。 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文， 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang stands as a remarkable proof of the cultural heritage (遗产) of the ancient Silk Road. ____36____(be) the world’s largest and most complete preserved treasure house, the Mogao Grottoes now has 735 caves preserved, ____37____ hold 15000 square meters of murals (壁画) and over 2,000 colored sculptures. It ____38____(list) as a World Cultural Hertage site in 1987. Wu Jian, a ____39____(devote) photographer from the Dunhuang Academy, uses not just cameras but also the art of light and shadow ____40____(express) the historical quality of these cultural treasures. Wu began his journey of artistic photography at the academy in1981. Over time, he came to consider the murals and sculptures within the caves ____41____ representations of actual people. He realized that photography went beyond mere recording and developed into ____42____ art form that uses light and shadow to express feelings. It combines art, academic knowledge and technical skills into one ____43____(harmony) whole. His photographs not only provide accurate visual records for academic research on cultural heritage, but also contribute an ____44____(extreme) precious visual evidence of the promotion of the splendid culture along the Silk Road. Recently, Wu Jian’s photographic _____45_____(work) shown at the National Art Museum of China in Beijing were well received by visitors. 【答案】36. Being 37. which 38. was listed 39. devoted 40. to express 41. as 42. an 43 harmonious 44. extremely 45. works 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文，主要介绍了敦煌莫高窟的文化价值、摄影师吴健对其的光影艺术表现以及其摄影作品展览的反响。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：作为世界上最大、保存最完整的宝库，莫高窟现已保存了735个洞穴。分析句子结构可知，此处使用非谓语动词形式作状语。“The Mogao Grottoes”和“be”之间是逻辑上的主动关系，故用现在分词形式。首字母大写。故填Being。 【37题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：它们拥有15000平方米的壁画和2000多座彩色雕塑。 735 caves为先行词，作非限制性定语从句的主语，关系代词为which。故填which。 【38题详解】 考查动词时态语态。句意：1987年被列为世界文化遗产。根据时间状语“in 1987”可知，句子应使用一般过去时态；“It”和“list”之间是被动关系，故用一般过去时的被动语态。故填was listed。 【39题详解】 考查形容词。句意：吴健是敦煌学院的一位奉献的摄影师,他不仅使用相机，还通过光影艺术来表达这些文化瑰宝的历史特征。空处需填形容词作定语，修饰名词photographer。故填devoted。 【40题详解】 考查动词不定式。句意：吴健是敦煌学院的一位奉献的摄影师,他不仅使用相机，还通过光影艺术来表达这些文化瑰宝的历史特征。此处结构为“use...to do”，不定式表示目的。故填to express。 【41题详解】 考查介词。句意：随着时间的推移，他逐渐把洞穴内的壁画和雕塑视为真实人物的表现。表示“认为……是”，常用结构consider...as。故填as。 【42题详解】 考查冠词。句意：他意识到摄影不仅仅是简单的记录，而是一种利用光影表达情感的艺术形式。art form为可数名词，“art form”第一次出现，且表示泛指，需用不定冠词，art以元音音素开头。故填an。 【43题详解】 考查形容词。句意：它将艺术、学术知识和技术技能结合成一个和谐的整体。需用形容词作定语修饰whole，harmonious表示“和谐的”。故填harmonious。 【44题详解】 考查副词。句意：他的照片不仅为文化遗产的学术研究提供了准确的视觉记录，还为沿丝绸之路辉煌文化的传播贡献了极为珍贵的视觉证据。空处需用副词修饰形容词precious。故填extremely。 【45题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：最近，吴健在北京中国美术馆展出的摄影作品颇受游客好评。work在此表示“作品”时常用复数，根据were也可知，故填works。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假如你是李华。你校英文报正在举行主题为“An unforgettable group activity”的征文活动，请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1.活动经过； 2.你的感受。 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。 An unforgettable group activity ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】During my high school years, one unforgettable activity I participated in was the charity bazaar organized by the school. Students set up booths selling handmade crafts and baked goods to raise funds for a local orphanage. I helped at a face-painting booth and saw the joy on children’s faces as their designs came to life. The sense of unity and purpose among everyone involved was inspiring. It taught me the value of giving back and working together for a meaningful cause, making it a truly valuable experience in my high school journey. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达是应用文。要求考生写一篇文章参加主题为“An unforgettable group activity”的征文活动，分享自己参加过的一次集体活动。 【详解】1.词汇积累 难忘的：unforgettable→memorable 筹集：raise→collect 振奋人心的：inspiring→encouraging 快乐：joy→happiness 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Students set up booths selling handmade crafts and baked goods to raise funds for a local orphanage. 拓展句：Students set up booths selling handmade crafts and baked goods in order that they could raise funds for a local orphanage. 【点睛】【高分句型1】During my high school years, one unforgettable activity I participated in was the charity bazaar organized by the school.（运用了that引导的定语从句并省略that以及过去分词作后置定语） 【高分句型2】It taught me the value of giving back and working together for a meaningful cause, making it a truly valuable experience in my high school journey.（运用了现在分词作状语） 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Laura Mulvihill felt the ride was probably very unusual when she picked up 89-year-old Ronald Dembner from the Veteran’s Hospital in Henry County, Georgia. It was obvious that he was struggling and in bad shape. But it wasn’t until they arrived at his home that her worst doubts were confirmed. Expecting to be greeted by family members, she was greeted by something out of a nightmare (噩梦) episode of Hoarders instead. Mr. Ronald’s home was covered with rubbish. The counters, carpets, and walls looked dirty. The room smelt absolutely terrible. Because all of Ronald’s family members had passed away, he had no one to assist him. Even the home care nurses had stopped coming to visit as a result of the extremely awful living conditions. He was completely alone, except for his dog, Homer, who had taken to pooping in the house. Unable to clean up after himself or Homer but terrified of losing his home and his dog, Mr. Ronald was too afraid to reach out for help. Mulvihill, however, was not. Horrified by what she witnessed, she decided to take matters into her own hands. She spent hours on the phone, contacting the fire department, adult services, the Chamber of Commerce and Habitat for Humanity. No one could offer any help. “Everyone said, mentally he’s fine, he’s just older. So nobody will help,” she said. Finally, with all other resources running out, she posted a call to arms on social media, creating the group. Helping Mr. Ronald. She explained the situation. She wrote in part, “I drove him home and he asked me to help him inside. He lives alone and cannot keep up with his pet. The house is terrible.” She went on to explain that “the main issues are dog poop (1 dog) and general disrepair (no railing on the stairs, soiled carpet and furniture, etc)”. She knew it would take an army to make things right. Luckily, she had found one,2000 strong. The army was formed. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dozens of volunteers came forward to help, with a desire to make a difference. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mr. Ronald was deeply moved by what Mulvihill and the volunteers had done _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 Dozens of volunteers came forward to help, with a desire to make a difference. From young students to retired seniors, they banded together to lend a helping hand. The group organized cleaning sessions, where they scrubbed floors, washed walls, and disinfected every surface. They also repaired the broken railing on the stairs and replaced the soiled carpets and furniture. The volunteers didn’t stop there; they brought in food and supplies for Mr. Ronald and Homer, ensuring they had everything they needed. The transformation was remarkable, and the house was soon transformed into a clean and comfortable home. Mr. Ronald was deeply moved by what Mulvihill and the volunteers had done. Tears streamed down his face as he expressed his gratitude for their kindness and compassion. He couldn’t believe that so many people would come together to help him, a stranger, in need. He told Mulvihill that he felt like he had a new lease on life and that he was finally able to enjoy his home again. He promised to take better care of himself and Homer, and he thanked the volunteers for giving him a second chance. Mulvihill was overwhelmed by the response and knew that her efforts had made a significant difference in Mr. Ronald’s life. She was proud to be a part of such a compassionate community and hoped that their story would inspire others to lend a helping hand. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了退伍军人Ronald Dembner状态很差，Laura Mulvihill前去看望，发现他家里十分脏乱，于是组织志愿者给他家打扫，帮助Ronald恢复了正常生活。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“数十名志愿者挺身而出，希望能有所作为。”可知，第一段可描写志愿者的清洁工作以及提供的帮助。 ②由第二段首句内容“Ronald先生被Mulvihill和志愿者们所做的一切深深打动了。”可知，第二段可描写Ronald感谢志愿者以及恢复对生活的信心。 2续写线索：志愿者帮忙——开始打扫——带来物资——家变得舒适——Ronald感谢——Ronald恢复正常生活 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①修理：repair/fix ②更换：replace/change ③确保：ensure/make sure 情绪类 ①舒服的：comfortable /cozy ②有同情心的：compassionate/ merciful 【点睛】[高分句型1] The group organized cleaning sessions, where they scrubbed floors, washed walls, and disinfected every surface. (运用了where引导非限制性定语从句) [高分句型2] The volunteers didn’t stop there; they brought in food and supplies for Mr. Ronald and Homer, ensuring they had everything they needed. (运用了现在分词作状语) 听力：BCABB BACBC BABBC BCCCB 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 官渡区第一中学高二年级2024—2025学年上学期期中考试 英 语 试 卷 (试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟) 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. What will the woman take with her? A. A sports bag. B. A suitcase. C. A backpack. 2. Why did the man call off his trip? A. The weather was bad. B. He wasn’t interested in it. C. There was an urgent situation. 3. What will the woman do? A. Collect some plants. B. Go to work in the lab. C. Deliver some materials. 4. How does the man feel about his grandmother’s moving in? A. Appreciative. B. Surprised. C. Anxious. 5. Where is the woman’s book now? A. On a bed. B. On a desk. C. In a chest. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What does the woman think of the savings account? A. flexible. B. reliable. C. profitable. 7 What is the woman going to do? A. Show the man a website. B. Open an account for the man. C. Give the man a user guidebook. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. Where are the speakers? A. In the man’s house. B. On a plane. C. At an airport. 9. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Use the quick check-in service. B. Take the blue suitcase on board. C. Let his children go through security first. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is Simon’s main job responsibility? A. Selling products. B. Developing software. C. Managing a company. 11. What is the function of the software? A. To analyze market trends. B. To find out the costs of production. C. To manage relations with customers. 12. How many employees work at Simon’s company? A. 3. B. 12. C. 13. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What are the two speakers? A. Film critics. B. News reporters. C. Radio hosts. 14. What is the woman’s opinion on the new James Bond actor? A. He had unusual acting skills. B. He was the most suitable actor. C. He was a good fit but not the best. 15. Which does the woman think was good about the movie? A. The music. B. The story. C. The special effects. 16. What rating does man give the movie? A. Two stars. B. Four stars. C. Five stars. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is Tim mainly talking about? A. The achievements of him and Sam. B. The development of his musical talent. C. The experiences of being twin brothers. 18. When was Tim born? A. In January. B. In October. C. In December. 19. What is probably the physical difference between the twins? A. The hair. B. The build. C. The voice. 20. What can we learn about Tim? A. He don’t love music. B. He is less confident than Sam. C. He is not interested in going out. 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 No summer is complete without a good book in your hand. Here are some of the best books of this season and YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS A WORD! Re-Making the American Dream By David Vaught www.authorhouse.com Hardback | Paperback | E-book $23.99 | $12.99 | $4.99 The U. S. Military Academy at West Point’s mission is “to educate, train, and inspire the corps of cadets (军训生)”. The challenge by cadets to its requirement arose from the values of the American Dream and also re-made them through the resulting events. The History of College Nicknames, Mascots and School Colors By Gary Hudson www.xlibris.com Hardback | Paperback | E-book $29.99 | $19.99 | $3.99 College nicknames are fun. They are filled with history and if you ask 10 people how the nickname came about, you are more than likely to get several different answers. The History of College Nicknames, Mascots and School Colors explains the history behind them. WWII+V By Johan Zwaan www.xlibris.com Hardback | Paperback | E-book $29.99 | $18.99 | $6.99 1,500 troops. 7,000 ships. 4,000 American and British people died. Johan Zwaan narrates his memories of war as a kid 75 years after witnessing the Normandy invasion. The book has been translated into different languages and is a prize-winner. Have Knife, Will Travel By Hugh Cameron www.authorhouse.com Hardback | Paperback | E-book $19.99 | $12.99 | $3.99 A story of the development of artificial joint replacement, and how a band of surgeons known as Traveling Road Show crossed the world teaching this new technology to thousands of other surgeons. 1. What is The History of College Nicknames, Mascots and School Colors mainly about? A. Tips on naming schools. B. Facts about college nicknames. C. Opinions about education systems. D. History of artificial joint replacement. 2. Which author will attract a student studying WWII stories? A. David Vaught. B. Gary Hudson. C. Johan Zwaan. D. Hugh Cameron. 3. What do Re-Making the American Dream and Have Knife, Will Travel have in common? A They both cost $12.99 for paperbacks. B. They are both available on www.libris.com. C. They are both about touching wartime stories. D. They are both translated into different languages. B Paul Durietz is a 76-year-old social studies teacher from Illinois. On September 1, 2023, he set a Guinness World Record for the world’s longest teaching career. Paul has known since he was young that he wanted to be a social studies teacher. Social studies is the study of history, and how people, countries, and cultures are connected. He became interested in history after hearing stories from his father. On his mother’s side of the family, he had connections to a famous person from English history, which aroused his interest in studying the Middle Ages. At the age of 11, after many conversations with his father, Paul was certain social studies would be his field of study. Paul began teaching at Woodland Middle School in Gurnee, Illinois in 1970. Ever since then, he’s been teaching social studies at the same school. Things have changed a lot-since he began all those years ago. When he started, Richard Nixon was President of the United States, and the. Beatles were still together. This rock band was formed in Liverpool, England in 1960. At that time, the only way to make copies was with a “ditto machine (复印机)”, which used a purple ink. There’re many activities in his teaching to help his students learn. For example, he has organized virtual field trips geography contests and special days about the US Civil War. He has even organized mock elections in school to help his students learn about politics. For much of his 53 years as a teacher, Paull has been in charge of the social studies program at Woodland. He’s helped to guide over 20 other social studies teachers at the school. “We should be full of freshness in things and stick to learning continuously,” says Paul, who is extremely proud that some of his students have become history teachers of him. Paul has no plans to retire any time soon. “Keep working on what you love to do in life,” he says. 4. What played an important role in Paul’s career planning? A. His father’s influence. B. His mother’s encouragement. C. His view of teaching history. D. His understanding of social studies. 5. Why did the author mention the Beatles? A. To prove Paul once taught music. B. To show Paul likes music as well. C. To say Paul contributes a lot to music. D. To stress Paul’s long teaching career. 6. Which best describes Paul’s teaching style? A. Dull. B. Academic. C. Creative. D. Demanding. 7. What can we learn from Paul’s story? A. It is never too late to teach. B. Education is the key to success. C. Positive thinking results in victory. D. Curious minds don’t feel satisfied. C “Going for perfection is the tenet (信条) of my life.” Magee rushed home crying after seeing that she’d received an A-minus on her grade report. Growing up she had learned that the way to receive recognition and love from family members and teachers was to be a high achiever. So to Magee, that A-minus felt like a failure. “I was shattered,” she said. “In that moment, I felt like my self-worth as a human had fallen far below what it would have been if I’d gotten an A or an A-plus.” Magee’s turning a good grade into a cause of her inferiority (自卑) is an example of a growing trend in recent years: perfectionist behavior. Perfectionism is a universal cultural phenomenon. High levels of perfectionism were linked with depression, anxiety, and self-harm. The constant stress of competitiveness and comparison can also leave people stressed and suffering from headaches and other health problems. If a person is only rewarded for high achievement, over time they learn that their value as a person depends on being perfect. Instagram, Facebook and other social media platforms also encourage unhealthy comparisons. “It’s a real problem — those social media images end up being an standard that people can compare themselves to and a perfectionist is always trying to keep up with the Joneses,” Sherry, a clinical psychologist, said. And it’s never been harder to keep up with the Joneses, because today we are constantly bombed with seemingly perfect images of other peoples’ lives. Eventually Magee learned that she had to let go a little and allow herself to show up with all her imperfections. She eventually learned to trust that she could show up, not being perfect, and still feel valued. “I can be imperfect and everything can be fine!” 8. Which of the following best explains “shattered” underlined in paragraph 1? A. Delighted. B. Frightened. C. Discouraged. D. Amused. 9. Which of the following is NOT the cause of Magee’s interiority? A. The unhealthy comparisons. B. The A-plus grade. C. The perfectionism phenomenon. D. The sense of competitiveness. 10. What may Magee agree with finally? A. It’s cool to be perfect. B. It’s fine to be imperfect. C. It’s important to get an A-plus. D. It’s easy to keep up with the Joneses. 11. What is the text mainly about? A. Perfectionism is killing our mental health. B. Perfectionism is a growing cultural phenomenon. C. Accepting one’s imperfection is becoming a trend. D. Imperfection is temporary and perfection is forever. D Plants may tell us when they’re in trouble. Thirsty tomato and tobacco plants make clicking sounds, researchers have found. The sounds are ultrasonic (超声波的), meaning they are too high-pitched for human ears to hear. But when the sounds are transformed to lower pitches, they sound like popping bubbles (爆破的泡泡). Plants also make clicks when their stems (茎) are cut. “It’s not like the plants are screaming,” says Lilach Hadany, an evolutionary biologist working at Tel Aviv University in Israel. “Plants may not mean to make these noises. We’ve shown only that plants create informative sounds.” Hadany and her colleagues first heard the clicks when they set microphones next to plants on tables in a lab. The microphones caught some noises. But the researchers needed to make sure that the clicking was coming from the plants. So, the scientists placed plants inside soundproof boxes in the basement, far from the noise of the lab. There, microphones picked up ultrasonic pops from thirsty tomato plants. Though it was outside humans’ hearing range, the clicking made by plants was about as loud as a normal conversation. Cut tomato plants and dry or cut tobacco plants clicked, too. But plants that had enough water or hadn’t been cut stayed mostly quiet. Wheat, corn and grapevines also made sounds when stressed out. The researchers don’t yet know why plants click. Bubbles forming and then popping inside plant tissues that transport water might make the noises. But however they happen, pops from crops could help farmers, the researchers suggest. Microphones, for example, could monitor fields or greenhouses to detect when plants need to be irrigated (灌溉). Hadany wonders whether other plants and insects already tune into plant pops. Other studies have suggested that plants respond to sounds. And animals from pests (害虫), moths to mice can hear in the range of the ultrasonic clicks. Sounds made by plants could be heard from around five meters away. Hadany’s team is now studying what the living things near the plants will do after hearing the sounds. 12. What is the main idea of the first paragraph? A. Interpreting plant sounds isn’t easy. B. Plants sound off when they’re in trouble. C. It’s interesting to hear the sounds of plants. D. Plants make sounds in a different way from humans. 13. Why did the scientists put plants inside soundproof boxes in the basement? A. To enjoy the sounds made by the plants. B. To have a better conversation with the plants. C. To find out whether the plants did make sounds. D. To keep the plant sounds within their hearing range. 14. In what way can microphones be used to benefit plants? A. Weed prevention. B. Pest control. C. Temperature monitoring. D. Timely irrigation. 15. What still remains unknown to Hadany’s team? A. Whether the sounds of plants can travel far. B. Whether animals can hear the sounds of plants. C. How the neighbors of plants respond to their sounds. D. How plants and animals communicate with each other. 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。 How to Get to Know Yourself: A Guide to Self-Discovery The question “Who am I?” can bring on a series of thoughts, emotions, and feelings, but what if you don't know how to answer? ___16___ Feeling lost or confused about who you are is more common than you may think, and we’re here to help you find all the answers you're looking for. Be honest with yourself to learn about your personality. Knowing yourself means recognizing different parts of your identity, personality, and being. The goal is not to criticize yourself but to acknowledge all sides of your personality. For example, if you don't like to look in the mirror, ask yourself why. ___17___ This could be a fear you can overcome. Set goals to give yourself something to achieve. Think about where you want to see yourself in 5 days, months, or years. What goals can you make to turn that vision into your reality? These goals don't have to be big. ___18___ Write down your goals and refer to them whenever you feel lost, remembering to take each day one step at a time. ___19___ It can be hard to find time to reflect on yourself when you’re feeling at a loss. Taking care of yourself physically and mentally is essential to being the best version of you, so don’t forget to schedule time to do something for yourself. This can help you feel more at peace with life and yourself. Write in a journal every day to process your thoughts. Journaling helps you recognize your motivations, emotions, and beliefs so that you can make thoughtful adjustments in your life. For a few minutes every day, write down what you did, felt, and thought throughout the day. ___20___ If you made a mistake, identify what you could do better. A. Practice self-care to manage stress. B. Are you insecure about your looks? C. This could be a pleasure you can enjoy. D. Getting to know yourself is a lifelong journey. E. They can be as simple as making the bed every morning. F. Your goals may change over time, and that's perfectly okay! G. If you had a negative experience, put down why it affected you. 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 In 2019, I was 18 and working in a music store. My ____21____ included pretty much everything you would expect, from shop displays to cleaning, but my favorite part was ____22____ customers. Even though many years have passed, a lady and some other customers ____23____ in my mind as clearly as if it were yesterday. One day, a mother and her little daughter ____24____. The daughter, who clearly suffered rom Down syndrome(唐氏综合征), wanted to ____25____ something. Her mom patiently waited as she walked around and around the store, searching for what she was ____26____. Once choosing her item, the girl ____27____ her mom what to do next. Quietly, the mother explained the whole ____28____ of making a purchase, from waiting in line to passing over the money, waiting for and checking the ____29____ that was given. This took some time ____30____. If the hurried shoppers who were waiting got ____31____, I could completely understand. However, not a single customer complained. They ____32____ looked at the mother and the daughter gently. Finally, the mother, ____33____, helped her daughter through it. I’ll never forget the girl’s ____34____ smile when she made her first purchase, and the look of ____35____ in her mother’s eyes. I’ll never forget the mother thanking me and the customers for the patience we showed to treat her daughter as normal 21 A. duties B. attitudes C. efforts D. dreams 22. A. seeing B. serving C. paying D. greeting 23 A. back off B. move forward C. stand out D. go through 24. A. entered B. left C. separated D. waited 25. A. remove B. describe C. save D. buy 26. A. aware of B. cautious about C. fond of D. doubtful about 27. A. promised B. asked C. told D. showed 28. A. purpose B. process C. challenge D. situation 29. A. change B. benefit C. display D. operation 30. A. probably B. equally C. hopefully D. naturally 31. A. pleasant B. grateful C. impatient D. unreliable 32. A. just B. already C. still D. even 33. A. now and then B. step by step C. by accident D. in exchange 34. A. forced B. familiar C. bitter D. satisfied 35. A. honesty B. modesty C. surprise D. pride 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文， 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang stands as a remarkable proof of the cultural heritage (遗产) of the ancient Silk Road. ____36____(be) the world’s largest and most complete preserved treasure house, the Mogao Grottoes now has 735 caves preserved, ____37____ hold 15000 square meters of murals (壁画) and over 2,000 colored sculptures. It ____38____(list) as a World Cultural Hertage site in 1987. Wu Jian, a ____39____(devote) photographer from the Dunhuang Academy, uses not just cameras but also the art of light and shadow ____40____(express) the historical quality of these cultural treasures. Wu began his journey of artistic photography at the academy in1981. Over time, he came to consider the murals and sculptures within the caves ____41____ representations of actual people. He realized that photography went beyond mere recording and developed into ____42____ art form that uses light and shadow to express feelings. It combines art, academic knowledge and technical skills into one ____43____(harmony) whole. His photographs not only provide accurate visual records for academic research on cultural heritage but also contribute an ____44____(extreme) precious visual evidence of the promotion of the splendid culture along the Silk Road. Recently, Wu Jian’s photographic _____45_____(work) shown at the National Art Museum of China in Beijing were well received by visitors. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假如你是李华。你校英文报正在举行主题为“An unforgettable group activity”的征文活动，请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1.活动经过； 2.你的感受。 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。 An unforgettable group activity ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Laura Mulvihill felt the ride was probably very unusual when she picked up 89-year-old Ronald Dembner from the Veteran’s Hospital in Henry County, Georgia. It was obvious that he was struggling and in bad shape. But it wasn’t until they arrived at his home that her worst doubts were confirmed. Expecting to be greeted by family members, she was greeted by something out of a nightmare (噩梦) episode of Hoarders instead. Mr. Ronald’s home was covered with rubbish. The counters, carpets, and walls looked dirty. The room smelt absolutely terrible. Because all of Ronald’s family members had passed away, he had no one to assist him. Even the home care nurses had stopped coming to visit as a result of the extremely awful living conditions. He was completely alone, except for his dog, Homer, who had taken to pooping in the house. Unable to clean up after himself or Homer but terrified of losing his home and his dog, Mr. Ronald was too afraid to reach out for help. Mulvihill, however, was not. Horrified by what she witnessed, she decided to take matters into her own hands. She spent hours on the phone, contacting the fire department, adult services, the Chamber of Commerce and Habitat for Humanity. No one could offer any help. “Everyone said, mentally he’s fine, he’s just older. So nobody will help,” she said. Finally, with all other resources running out, she posted a call to arms on social media, creating the group. Helping Mr. Ronald. She explained the situation. She wrote in part, “I drove him home and he asked me to help him inside. He lives alone and cannot keep up with his pet. The house is terrible.” She went on to explain that “the main issues are dog poop (1 dog) and general disrepair (no railing on the stairs, soiled carpet and furniture, etc)”. She knew it would take an army to make things right. Luckily, she had found one,2000 strong. The army was formed. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dozens of volunteers came forward to help, with a desire to make a difference. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mr. Ronald was deeply moved by what Mulvihill and the volunteers had done _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 听力：BCABB BACBC BABBC BCCCB 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$