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宝安中学2024-2025学年第一学期高二期中考试英语试卷
考试时长:120分钟 卷面总分:150分
第一部分 课本基础知识 (共两节,满分40 分)
第一节 (共10 小题; 每小题 1 分, 满分 10 分)
按中文及首字母提示,用选必一所学词汇的正确形式完成句子。
1. Careful preparation for the exam is e________ (必要的). (根据中英文提示拼写单词)
【答案】essential##ssential
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意:认真准备考试是必要的。设空处接在be动词后,应用形容词作表语,根据中英文提示可知是essential,故填essential。
2. Her e________ (热情) for the job makes up for her lack of experience. (根据中英文提示拼写单词)
【答案】enthusiasm##nthusiasm
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意:她对工作的热情弥补了她经验的不足。根据中英文提示和句意可知是名词enthusiasm,作主语,表示“热情”,为不可数名词,故填enthusiasm。
3. I________ (知情的) people know the company is in crisis. (根据中英文提示拼写单词)
【答案】Informed##nformed
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意:消息灵通的人知道公司正处于危机之中。根据中英提示可知应用形容词informed,修饰名词,作定语,首字母大写。故填Informed。
4. I hope my recommendation can provide some references for you and wish you a d________ (愉快的) journey in China. (根据中英文提示拼写单词)
【答案】delightful##elightful
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意:我希望我的推荐能给你提供一些参考,祝你在中国旅途愉快。根据中英文提示和句意可知是形容词delightful,修饰名词作定语,故填delightful。
5. He was simply too powerful for his o________ (对手), rocking him with three blows. (根据中英文提示拼写单词)
【答案】opponent##pponent
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意:对他的对手来说,他实在太强大了,三拳就把他打倒了。根据中英文提示和句意可知是名词opponent,作宾语,他的对手应用单数形式,故填opponent。
6. He b________(迸发) into tears and stormed off. (根据中英文提示拼写单词)
【答案】burst##urst
【解析】
【详解】考查动词和时态。句意:他突然大哭起来,愤然离去。根据中英文提示和句意可知是动词burst,为谓语,根据stormed,可知是一般过去时,故填burst。
7. He was one of the most creative and i________ (创新的) engineers of his generation. (根据中英文提示填空)
【答案】innovative##nnovative
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意:他是他那一代最具创造力和创新力的工程师之一。根据提示的汉语和首字母,表示“创新的”用形容词innovative,作前置定语,修饰名词engineers。故填innovative。
8. Most skin cancers are completely curable if d________(检测到) in the early stages. (根据中英文提示拼写单词)
【答案】detected##etected
【解析】
【详解】考查过去分词。句意:如果在早期发现,大多数皮肤癌是完全可以治愈的。根据中英文提示和句意可知是名词detect,是非谓语动词,和主语之间是被动关系,应用过去分词,故填detected。
9. Tourists often disturb the d________ (脆弱的) balance of nature on the island. (根据中英文提示拼写单词)
【答案】delicate##elicate
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意:游客常常破坏岛上脆弱的自然平衡。根据首字母和中文提示,“脆弱的”需要填入形容词delicate,作定语修饰名词词组balance of nature。故填delicate。
10 They must choose between two evenly matched c________ (候选人) for governor. (根据中英文提示拼写单词)
【答案】candidates##andidates
【解析】
【详解】考查名词的数。句意:他们必须在两名势均力敌的州长候选人中做出选择。根据中英文提示和句意可知是名词candidate,前面有two修饰,应用复数形式,故填candidates。
第二节 单项选择题 (共20 小题; 每小题1.5分,满分 30 分)
从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
11. — You seem really well-prepared for the exam.
— Yes, I spent a lot of time studying, and now all my efforts have _________.
A. made up B. paid off C. kept on D. given out
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查动词词语辨析。句意:——你似乎对考试准备得很充分。——是的,我花了很多时间学习,现在我所有的努力都得到了回报。A. made up编造;B. paid off取得成功,得到回报;C. kept on继续;D. given out分发。根据上文“I spent a lot of time studying”可知花了很多时间学习,现在我所有的努力都得到了回报,故选B。
12. The comprehensive study _________the previously unknown causes of several chronic diseases, providing valuable insights for medical researchers.
A. closes in on B. throws light on C. descends on D. goes deeper into
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意:这项全面的研究揭示了几种慢性疾病以前未知的原因,为医学研究人员提供了有价值的见解。A. closes in on接近或靠近某人或某物;B. throws light on揭示;C. descends on突然到达;D. goes deeper into深入探讨。根据后文“the previously unknown causes of several chronic diseases”指研究揭示了几种慢性疾病以前未知的原因,故选B。
13. Environmental protection is _________for students when choosing their future careers, according to the recent survey.
A. on display B. in favour of C. in a row D. among the top concerns
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查介词短语辨析。句意:根据最近的调查,环境保护是学生在选择未来职业时最关心的问题之一。A. on display在展览,公开展出;B. in favour of赞同,支持;C. in a row连续;D. among the top concerns最令人关注的问题。根据下文“when choosing their future careers”和句意可知环境保护是学生在选择未来职业时最关心的问题之一,故选D。
14. The story of “The Border Town” _________ when he visited Fenghuang City and saw how people lived there.
A. brought out B. came to life C. set in motion D. set off
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意:当他来到凤凰城,看到那里的人们如何生活时,《边城》的故事变得生动起来。A. brought out出版;B. came to life变得生动;C. set in motion运动;D. set off出发。根据后文“when he visited Fenghuang City and saw how people lived there”指看到人们如何生活,《边城》的故事变得生动起来。故选B。
15. Held every four years, the World Cup is the most important event in soccer, _______ attracts the world’s attention.
A. it B. that C. which D. where
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句。句意:每四年举办一次的世界杯是足球界最重要的赛事,吸引了全世界的目光。句中先行词为event ,在非限定性定语从句中作主语,所以用关系代词which引导。故选C。
16. Without facts, we can not form a worthwhile opinion, for we need factual knowledge our thinking.
A. which to be based on B. upon which to base
C. which to base upon D. to which to be based
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句的简化。句意:没有事实,我们就不能形成有价值的观点,因为我们的思考必须以真实的知识为基础。分析可知,此处为定语从句的简化,即如果定语从句的时态与主句的时态具有同时性或滞后性,则可以用“关系代词或关系副词+不定式”来简化。完整的定语从句为upon which we can base our thinking。故选B。
17. He was driving so fast as to get himself into a dangerous situation, ________ he was likely to lose the control of his car.
A. which B. as C. why D. where
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查非限制性定语从句。句意:他开得太快,使自己陷入了危险的境地,很可能会失去对汽车的控制。分析句子成分可知,空处应为关系副词引导的非限制性定语从句,指代先行词“situation”,为抽象地点名词,且在从句中充当地点状语。故选D。
18. ________is often the case with old people, my grandfather is fond of talking about the good old days.
A. Which B. That C. What D. As
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句。句意:就像老年人经常遇到的情况一样,我祖父喜欢谈论过去的美好时光。此处考查固定句型as is often the case with...,意为“就像,正如……情况一样”,关系代词as引导非限制性定语从句,且代指整个主句所表示的情况。故选D项。
19. The good thing about cycling is that you don't have to worry about_________ in a traffic jam.
A. sticking B. stuck C. being stuck D. stick
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查动名词的被动语态。句意:骑自行车的好处是你不必担心被困在交通堵塞中。设空处作about的宾语,应用动名词,和逻辑主语you之间是被动关系,所以应用动名词的被动语态,表示“被困”,故选C。
20. I know you’re dying _________ all about my life here, so I’ve included some photos which help you picture the places I talk about.
A. hear B. to hear C. to hearing D. hearing
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语。句意:我知道你很想听听我在这里的生活,所以我附上了一些照片,帮助你想象我所说的地方。短语be dying to do sth.表示“渴望做某事”。故选B。
21. —Where shall I go for the summer holiday?
—How about Xiamen? It’s a city worth ______.
A. to look around B. looking forward to C. looked forward to D. looking around
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词、动词短语辨析。句意:——我去哪里度暑假?——厦门怎么样?这是一个值得游览的城市。look around游览;look forward to期待。分析句子可知, be worth doing sth为固定句型,含义为:值得做某事;因此空处需用动名词作宾语,排除选项A和C;根据问句“Where shall I go for the summer holiday?(我去哪里度暑假)”可知,此处指“一个值得游览的城市”,D项“looking around(游览)”表示的含义符合语境,故选D项。
22. _____ in financial scandals (丑闻), according to a social research, was regarded as top 1 reason for officials to give up political career in Italy.
A. Involved B. Involving C. Being involved D. To involve
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意:一项社会调查显示,卷入金融丑闻被认为是意大利官员放弃政治生涯的首要原因。分析句子可知,本句缺主语,故用动名词做主语,且 officials和involve之间是被动关系,因此用动名词的被动语态做主语,即being done。be involved in也是固定短语,意为“被卷入到……”故选C项。
23. In most cases, it’s better over the supermarket, buy the ingredients you need, and then cook them yourself.
A. to walk B. walking C. walk D. to walking
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意:在大多数情况下,最好是去超市买你需要的食材,然后自己做。句型it’s better to do sth.表示“最好做某事”。故选A。
24. One of the ways to improve your spoken English is ________ it for half an hour every morning.
A. practice B. to practice C. having practicing D. practiced
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查动词不定式。句意:提高英语口语的方法之一是每天早晨练习半小时。be to do sth表示按计划或者安排要作的事情。故选B项。
25. He has always insisted on his ______ Dr. Turner instead of Mr. Turner.
A. been called B. called C. having called D. being called
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查动名词的复合结构。句意:他一直坚持要别人叫他特纳博士,而不是特纳先生。insist on坚持,该短语是固定短语,后接动名词的复合结构作宾语,“他” 和“称呼”之间是被动关系,用动名词的被动形式,故选D。
26. Excuse me, Madam. Ellen, a journalist from the Daily Mail ________all day. Could you speak to him now?
A. was phoned B. has been phoned C. is phoning D. has been phoning
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查时态。句意:对不起,Ellen夫人,《每日邮报》的记者打了一整天的电话。你现在可以跟他讲话吗?根据句意可知,动词phone和主语“a journalist from the Daily Mail”之间是主动关系,故排除A和B项,结合句意,根据时间状语all day,此处应用现在完成进行时,表示某动作从过去某个时间开始,一直延续到现在,并且还有可能持续下去,基本结构为“have/has been doing”,主语“a journalist”是单数,因此空格处是has been phoning。故选D。
27. —Your family is moving to Hawaii? Why?
—We _________ about a change of scenery for a long time.
A. have been thinking B. had thought C. think D. thought
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查时态。句意:——你们家要搬到夏威夷去?为什么?——我们考虑换个环境已经很久了。根据后文for a long time表示动作发生在过去,持续到现在不间断,用现在完成进行时,故选A。
28. By the end of last semester, all the research papers_________ by the students for the conference.
A. have been submitted B. were submitted
C. had submitted D. had been submitted
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查时态语态。句意:到上学期末,学生们已经为会议提交了所有的研究论文。设空处为谓语,根据时间状语By the end of last semester,可知应用过去完成时,主语all the research papers和谓语之间是被动关系,应用被动语态,故选D。
29. John was sent to the village last month to see how the development plan ________ in the past five years.
A. would be carried out B. has been carried out
C. was being carried out D. had been carried out
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查动词的时态和语态。句意:John上个月被派到村里去,看看过去五年来发展计划是如何实施的。分析句子可知,主句的时态为一般过去时,根据从句中的时间状语in the past five years可知从句谓语动词应该用完成时态,又因为主句为过去时,所以从句谓语动词用过去完成时态,且plan 和carry out为被动关系,所以此处应该用过去完成时的被动语态。故选D项。
30. If he _________ more careful when driving, he _________ the accident yesterday.
A. had been; wouldn’t have had B. was; wouldn’t have
C. were; hadn’t had D. had been; wouldn’t have
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查虚拟语气。句意:如果他开车时再小心一点,昨天就不会出车祸了。根据后文yesterday可知表示对过去情况相反的虚拟,主句用would、should、could+have done,从句用过去完成时。故选A。
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
Some beaches are perfect for relaxing, while others offer activities like hiking and water sports. Visit these beautiful beaches for an unforgettable vacation.
Cannon Beach
If your perfect beach vacation spot features postcard-worthy scenery and peace, look no further than Cannon Beach. In this Pacific Northwest town, you can even build a fire on the beach to relax beside while watching the sun set. When you need a break from the beach, grab a bike and head downtown to explore its art galleries, shops and restaurants.
Horseshoe Bay Beach
For a one-of-a-kind beach experience, head to Horseshoe Bay Beach on Bermuda’s South Shore. Known for its pink sand, this beach is a popular destination for families looking to play in the calm blue-green waters and build blush-colored sandcastles. Adventure seekers can also take part in the self-guided island bicycle tour or engage in exciting water sports.
Mohegan Bluffs
This beach is famous for its natural beauty. Upon arrival, pause to admire your surroundings and learn about its ties to the native people, their ancient traditions, and connection to the land, adding depth to your beach experience. Then, take the 141 steps down to the sand to sunbathe. After that, climb back up to visit the Southeast Light for an up-close view of its 18th-century lighthouse.
South Beach
This tropical district on Florida’s Atlantic Coast is world-renowned for its powdery white sand. Although technically part of the Miami Beach area, South Beach stands out due to its Art Deco architecture seen in everything from the beachfront lifeguard towers to the high-rise buildings along the famed Ocean Drive.
31. What similarity do Cannon Beach and Horseshoe Bay Beach share?
A. The chance to cycle around. B. Their lively artistic scene.
C. The unique water sports. D. Their distinctive sand color.
32. Who is most likely attracted to Mohegan Bluffs?
A. Those seeking water sports. B. Fans of modern lighthouses.
C. Those interested in local culture. D. Enthusiasts of mountain climbing.
33. What sets South Beach apart from the rest of the Miami Beach area?
A. Its beach sand. B. Its architectural style.
C. Its ocean drive. D. Its high-rise buildings.
【答案】31. A 32. C 33. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文,文章主要介绍了一些美丽的海滩。
【31题详解】
细节理解题。根据Cannon Beach部分中“When you need a break from the beach, grab a bike and head downtown to explore its art galleries, shops and restaurants.(当你需要离开海滩休息一下的时候,可以骑上一辆自行车,前往市中心的艺术画廊、商店和餐馆)”和Horseshoe Bay Beach部分中“Adventure seekers can also take part in the self-guided island bicycle tour or engage in exciting water sports.(喜欢冒险的人还可以参加岛上的自助自行车之旅,或者参加刺激的水上运动)”可知,两个海滩的共同点是都可以在周围骑行,故选A。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据Mohegan Bluffs部分中“Upon arrival, pause to admire your surroundings and learn about its ties to the native people, their ancient traditions, and connection to the land, adding depth to your beach experience.(抵达后,停下来欣赏周围的环境,了解它与当地人的联系,他们的古老传统,以及与土地的联系,为您的海滩体验增添深度)”可知,对当地文化感兴趣的人最有可能被Mohegan Bluffs所吸引,故选C。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据South Beach部分中“Although technically part of the Miami Beach area, South Beach stands out due to its Art Deco architecture seen in everything from the beachfront lifeguard towers to the high-rise buildings along the famed Ocean Drive.(虽然严格来说是迈阿密海滩地区的一部分,但南海滩因其装饰艺术建筑而引人注目,从海滨救生塔到著名的海洋大道沿线的高层建筑,随处可见)”可知,South Beach因其装饰艺术风格的建筑而脱颖而出,故选B。
B
You’re so young right now, but I hope this letter will be helpful to you one day when you’re older. I feel it is my obligation, as a mother of two little girls, to lead you down a path that is relatively healthy when it comes to beauty and self-image. In a lot of women’s eyes, I’ve probably already failed in this aspect due to a lot of pink Barbic dolls in Vera’s room right now.
But I will say this about Barbie dolls: I played with Barbie dolls for many years when I was growing up and here I have a healthy body and a positive image. I have a master’s degree, a successful career and a published book. If Barbie dolls were really so damaging to my femininity (女人气质) and self-image, I highly doubt whether I could list all of these achievements.
It’s hard for women not to worry about our weight or to wish we could afford more stylish clothes. It’s hard not to want someone else’s hair or eyelashes. We women go round and round in circles, holding hands and trying to be one another sometimes. The thing I’ll tell you is this: not even the prettiest of us feel settled. The girl you think looks the most perfect in all the world is probably the girl who wants to change herself more than anyone else.
Don’t let that message carry any weight within yourselves. You are not worthless. You are so full of love and light and you should let it shine through your every second. If someone pushes you down for standing tall, then just push yourself back up and stand even taller, and know that the reason why they pushed you down in the first place is just that they’re scared. I want to tell you that I have never in my life felt more beautiful than when I have stood my tallest.
34. Which of the following best explains “obligation” underlined in paragraph 1?
A. burden B. fortune C. willingness D. responsibility
35. What does the author think of Barbie dolls?
A. They enabled her to cast doubt. B. They did no harm to her image.
C. They prevented her development. D. They contributed to her promotion.
36. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about?
A. Try to be the most beautiful.
B. Focus on their uniqueness and excellence.
C. Compare themselves with others to improve.
D. Pursue perfect self-image is necessary and worthwhile.
37. Which can be the best title for the text?
A. A mother’s letter on beauty and self-worth.
B. A mother’s letter on the ways to achieve success.
C. A mother’s letter on the importance of confidence.
D. A mother’s letter on warnings of potential danger.
【答案】34. D 35. B 36. B 37. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章是一位母亲写给女儿的信,内容关于美丽和自我价值。
【34题详解】
词句猜测题。根据下文“I feel it is my obligation, as a mother of two little girls, to lead you down a path that is relatively healthy when it comes to beauty and self-image. (当谈及到美丽和自我形象的时候,我觉得作为两个小女孩的母亲,我有 引导你们走上一条相对健康的道路。)”可知作为孩子的母亲,引导孩子走上一条相对健康的道路,应是责任,所以obligation意为“责任”,和responsibility同义,故选D。
35题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“But I will say this about Barbie dolls: I played with Barbie dolls for many years when I was growing up and here I have a healthy body and a positive image. I have a master’s degree, a successful career and a published book. If Barbie dolls were really so damaging to my femininity (女人气质) and self-image, I highly doubt whether I could list all of these achievements. (但是关于芭比娃娃,我要说的是:在我成长的过程中,我和芭比娃娃一起玩了很多年,在这里我有一个健康的身体和积极的形象。我有硕士学位,事业有成,还出版了一本书。如果芭比娃娃真的如此损害我的女性气质和自我形象,我非常怀疑我是否能列出所有这些成就。)”可知虽然作者玩了很多年的芭比娃娃,但是作者仍然身体健康,有积极的形象和很多成就,所以推断作者认为芭比娃娃没有损害她的形象。故选B。
【36题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段“Don’t let that message carry any weight within yourselves. You are not worthless. You are so full of love and light and you should let it shine through your every second. If someone pushes you down for standing tall, then just push yourself back up and stand even taller, and know that the reason why they pushed you down in the first place is just that they’re scared. I want to tell you that I have never in my life felt more beautiful than when I have stood my tallest. (不要让这条信息在你们心中产生任何影响。你们并非一无是处。你们是如此充满爱和光明,你们应该让它照耀你们的每一秒。如果有人因为你们站得高而把你们推倒,那就把自己推回去,站得更高。你们要知道,他们推倒你们的原因只是因为他们害怕。我想告诉你们,在我的一生中,我从来没有感到比我站在最高的时候更美丽。)”可知作者让女儿们关注自己独特性和卓越性。故选B。
【37题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其第一段“You’re so young right now, but I hope this letter will be helpful to you one day when you’re older. I feel it is my obligation, as a mother of two little girls, to lead you down a path that is relatively healthy when it comes to beauty and self-image. (你们现在还很年轻,但我希望有一天你们长大了,这封信会对你们有所帮助。当谈及到美丽和自我形象的时候,我觉得作为两个小女孩的母亲,我有责任引导你们走上一条相对健康的道路。)”可知文章是一位母亲写给女儿的信,内容关于美丽和自我价值。所以A选项“一封母亲关于美与自我价值的信。”符合本文主旨,适合作标题,故选A。
C
Despite its benefits, drinking milk into adulthood, let alone other animals’ milk, is a strange behavior in the animal kingdom. What makes it even stranger is that an estimated 68 percent of the global human population is actually lactose (乳糖) intolerant. Scientists are still getting to the bottom of why the practice began and continued. This research could unlock new understandings of our food cultures and even our DNA.
The earliest evidence of animal milk drinking dates back almost 9. 000 years to modern-day Turkey near the sea of Marmara. where milk fats have been found on ancient pottery. According to Jessica Hendy. a scientist at the University of York. then milk would have been part of a diverse diet for it was mixed with other food. From its origins, the technology of making use of milk spread into the Caucasus and then across Europe. By the Bronze Age, people may have been using cow’s milk to feed their babies.
For a long time, researchers believed that milk drinking changed as a cultural practice hand in hand with the spread of genetic mutations (变异) that allowed people to tolerate milk into adulthood. But one recent finding suggests milk drinking occurred before these mutations and might not even require them. In Europe. people appear to have been drinking milk for thousands of years before any genetic ability to drink milk became common. The ancient cheese making equipment might offer part of the solution: Fermenting (发酵) milk into yogurt. cheese, or other products reduces the amount of lactose. In Mongolia. researchers have not yet found a genetic mutation that allows people to digest lactose, despite the major role of milk in that culture. So some scientists held that there might be other potential factors helping.
What we do know about the history of milk reveals how wrong-headed one-size-fits-all nutritional guidance can be. In modern America. milk drinking has been presented as a universal good. In reality, how milk is prepared can change the nutritional picture, and how much our bodies process depends, at least in part. on our own genes.
38. What can we learn about milk drinking from paragraph 2?
A. It used to be a symbol of identity. B. It initially started with little babies.
C. It was the key diet of ancient people. D. It has been a human tradition for long.
39. Why does the author mention Europe in paragraph 3?
A. To give a suggestion. B. To define a concept.
C. To make a prediction. D. To clarify a finding.
40. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. Milk consumption functions as a cure-all.
B. Milk intake varies from person to person.
C. Milk’s nutritional value is beyond imagination.
D. One’s milk digestive ability changes constantly.
41. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. The Mystery of Drinking Milk
B. The Process of Genetic Mutations
C. The Phenomenon of Lactose Intolerance
D. The Technology of Making Milk Products
【答案】38. D 39. D 40. B 41. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文,探讨了人类饮用动物奶对动物界行为的异类行为,以及乳糖不耐受现象。科学家们正在研究饮奶习惯的起源及延续的原因,并认为这项研究可能揭示食物文化和DNA的新理解。文章提到了早期的动物奶饮用证据以及饮奶技术的传播过程,以及最近的研究发现,强调了单一的营养指导可能会忽视个体差异和文化背景。
【38题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第二段“The earliest evidence of animal milk drinking dates back almost 9,000 years”(饮用动物奶的最早证据可以追溯到近九千年前的现代土耳其马尔马拉海附近。)可知,第二段说明了使用牛奶作为食物是人类长久以来的传统。故选D项。
【39题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“ In Europe. people appear to have been drinking milk for thousands of years before any genetic ability to drink milk became common. The ancient cheese making equipment might offer part of the solution: Fermenting (发酵) milk into yogurt. cheese, or other products reduces the amount of lactose.”(在欧洲。 在喝牛奶的遗传能力变得普遍之前,人们似乎已经喝牛奶了数千年。 古老的奶酪制作设备可能提供部分解决方案:将牛奶发酵成酸奶。 奶酪或其他产品可以减少乳糖的含量。)以及“one recent finding suggests milk drinking occurred before these mutations and might not even require them.”(但最近的一项发现表明,喝牛奶发生在这些突变之前,甚至可能不需要它们。)可知作者提到欧洲是为了阐明一项研究发现。故选D项。
【40题详解】
推理判断题。由文章最后一段“What we do know about the history of milk reveals how wrong-headed one-size-fits-all nutritional guidance can be.”(我们对牛奶历史的了解揭示了一刀切的营养指导是多么错误。)以及“In reality, how milk is prepared can change the nutritional picture, and how much our bodies process depends, at least in part. on our own genes.”(事实上,牛奶的制备方式可以改变营养状况,而我们的身体消化多少取决于,至少部分取决于。 取决于我们自己的基因。)可推知牛奶的吸收因人而异。故选B项。
【41题详解】
标题归纳题。根据第一段中“What makes it even stranger is that an estimated 68 percent of the global human population is actually lactose (乳糖) intolerant.”(更奇怪的是,据估计全球 68% 的人口实际上患有乳糖不耐症。)、第二段中“The earliest evidence of animal milk drinking dates back almost 9,000 years”(饮用动物奶的最早证据可以追溯到近九千年前的现代土耳其马尔马拉海附近。)以及最后一段中“researchers have not yet found a genetic mutation that allows people to digest lactose, despite the major role of milk in that culture. So some scientists held that there might be other potential factors helping.”可知全文主要涉及“人们如何开始食用牛奶”“为何部分人乳糖不耐受”“基因突变既然不是人们能够消化牛奶的原因,那么是什么因素让人们可以吸收牛奶”等问题展开,归纳起来即为“牛奶食用之谜”。故选A项。
D
Do you have a suit or dress in the closet that you haven’t worn for years but are reluctant to get rid of? Maybe you say, “I can’t throw that away because I paid good money for it?”. If you recognize this in yourself, then you are suffering from commitment to the sunk cost fallacy (谬论). It occurs when we feel that we have invested too much to quit. This psychological trap causes us to stick with a plan even if it no longer serves us and the costs clearly outweigh the benefits.
Arkes and Blumer conducted a survey showing that people are influenced by sunk cost fallacy in their decisions. Participants imagined spending $100 on a ski trip to Michigan and $50 on Wisconsin, realizing later they were for the same weekend. They were told Wisconsin would be more enjoyable. When asked which trip to take, 54% chose Michigan despite the reasonable choice being Wisconsin, because they had made a greater initial investment.
Sunk cost fallacy takes place when we let emotions cloud our decisions. Once we’ve invested in a choice, we feel guilt or regret if we don’t follow through. We fail to realize that past costs won’t be recovered. Instead, we base decisions on past costs, ignoring present and future costs and benefits. This may be due to loss aversion (厌恶), where losses feel worse than gains. We avoid losses, making choices based on avoiding the “loss” of our past investment instead of considering the benefits gained if we don’t continue our commitment.
No one can deny the fact that we benefit a lot from perseverance. So our society loves to emphasize perseverance. Never give up! Don’t waste. But only you know the right path for you. Sometimes walking away is the hardest choice of all. You might realize a path you’ re on is no longer the right one or never was. That’s a painful realization.
42. What phenomenon does the author describe at the beginning of the text?
A. People benefit from sticking with a plan. B. People’s consumption view has changed.
C. People refuse to give up the past commitment. D. People’s clothes are becoming more expensive.
43. Why did more than half of the participants choose the trip to Michigan in the survey?
A. To save more of the loss. B. To appear more reasonable.
C. To make a greater investment. D. To enjoy more of themselves.
44. When does“sunk cost fallacy” occur?
A. When we don’t follow through our choices.
B. When we don’t continue our commitment.
C. When we stop feeling guilty and regretful.
D. When we make decisions based on past costs emotionally.
45. What is the author’s attitude toward “perseverance”?
A. Favorable. B. Dismissive(蔑视的). C. Objective. D. Unclear.
【答案】42. C 43. A 44. D 45. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是沉没成本谬误的概念及其对决策的影响,探讨如何避免因过去的投资而做出不理性的选择,引导读者关注未来的成本与收益,以更明智的态度面对生活中的取舍。
【42题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“Do you have a suit or dress in the closet that you haven’t worn for years but are reluctant to get rid of? Maybe you say, “I can’t throw that away because I paid good money for it?”. If you recognize this in yourself, then you are suffering from commitment to the sunk cost fallacy (谬论).(你衣柜里是否有一套多年没穿过却又舍不得扔掉的西装或裙子?也许你会说,“我不能扔掉它,因为我花了很多钱?”如果你在自己身上认识到这一点,那么你就陷入了沉没成本谬误)”可知,第一段描述的是人们不愿意放弃自己已经投入太多的事情,由此不断地坚持下去,最终只会成本明显大于收益,这种现象是“沉没成本谬论”即人们拒绝放弃过去的投入。故选C。
【43题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“When asked which trip to take,54% chose Michigan despite the reasonable choice being Wisconsin, because they had made a greater initial investment.(当被问及该选择哪条路线时,54%的人选择了密歇根州,尽管合理的选择是威斯康星州,因为他们的初始投资更大)”可知,尽管合理的选择是威斯康星州,54%的人选择了密歇根州,因为他们的初始投资更大,即在密歇根州的旅行投入了100美元,该投入多于威斯康星州的投入,所以为了避免更多的损失(即投入的100美元),人们不会选择合理的威斯康星州,而是继续选择密歇根州。故选A。
【44题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“Sunk cost fallacy takes place when we let emotions cloud our decisions.(当我们让情绪影响我们的决定时,沉没成本谬误就会发生)”以及“Instead, we base decisions on past costs, ignoring present and future costs and benefits. (相反,我们的决策基于过去的成本,忽略了现在和未来的成本和收益)”可知,当我们情绪化地根据过去的成本做决定时,容易发生沉没成本谬误。故选D。
【45题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“No one can deny the fact that we benefit a lot from perseverance. So our society loves to emphasize perseverance. Never give up! Don’t waste.(没有人能否认我们从毅力中获益良多。所以我们的社会喜欢强调毅力。永不放弃!不要浪费)”可知,此处作者强调人们可以从毅力中获益良多;同时根据本段“But only you know the right path for you. Sometimes walking away is the hardest choice of all. You might realize a path you’ re on is no longer the right one or never was. That’s a painful realization.(但只有你自己知道哪条路适合你。有时候,离开是最艰难的选择。你可能会意识到一个路径上你不再是正确的一个或没有。这是一个痛苦的认识)”可知,此处作者强调的是毅力所导致你坚持的路不一定是正确的路,因此作者认为此时不必坚持下去,而是要选择适合自己的路,即离开当下的错误坚持。因此作者对于“毅力”的态度是有褒有贬,即客观的看待“毅力”。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。
I’d entered into another one of those busy periods in life that we all have from time to time. It is those times when in addition to the usual hustle and bustle of life a dozen other things suddenly show up that need to be done right away as well. ____46____
After grabbing what I needed I walked through the corridor containing mostly little things.____47____ As I walked by, one of them jumped out and caught my attention.
It was a little saying on a cheap wood square no bigger than my hand with a string attached to hang it on the wall. In cursive writing along the top it said: “SLOW DOWN &” while below it in big block letters were the words: “ENJOY TODAY”.
I just stood there and read this message over and over. As I did, I felt a calm settling over my soul.____48____ And for the first time I had allowed peace and love to flow into me again.
____49____ Then I brought it home with me and hung it on the wall in my bathroom So every time I made one of my many trips there I could see those words again and follow the wonderful advice.
In this crazy life, we all need to remember to “SLOW DOWN & ENJOY TODAY.”____50____ Instead, life puts us here to love, to find joy and to share that joy with the world.
A. Finally I decided to pay the dollar it cost.
B. What’s more, we need to remember to love.
C. It was as if my stressing and worrying had melted away.
D. However, there was another thing that captured my heart.
E. There were printed paintings, photo frames and inspirational sayings.
F. Life doesn’t put us here to rush about doing a million needless things.
G. This long-to-do list was running through my mind while I was at a local store.
【答案】46. G 47. E 48. C 49. A 50. F
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇散文。文章通过对作者个人经历描述,传达了一种生活哲学或建议,即“放慢脚步&享受今天”,并强调了爱、快乐和分享的重要性。
【46题详解】
根据上文“It is those times when in addition to the usual hustle and bustle of life a dozen other things suddenly show up that need to be done right away as well.(就是在这些时候,除了日常忙碌的生活之外,还有很多其他的事情突然出现,需要马上去做。)”可知,作者正在经历着一个忙碌的时期,有很多事需要去做。选项G“This long-to-do list was running through my mind while I was at a local store.(当我在当地商店时,这个长长的待办事项清单一直在我脑海中盘旋。)”中的“This long-to-do list”指的正是上文提到的需要去做的事情。故选G。
【47题详解】
根据下文“As I walked by, one of them jumped out and caught my attention.(当我走过的时候,其中一个跳出来引起了我的注意。)”以及“It was a little saying on a cheap wood square no bigger than my hand with a string attached to hang it on the wall.(这是一句小小的谚语,写在一块和我的手差不多大的廉价木板上,上面系着一根绳子,挂在墙上。)”可推测,空处指的是走廊的墙上挂着一些谚语之类的东西。选项E“There were printed paintings, photo frames and inspirational sayings.(那里有印刷的绘画、相框和励志名言。)”指的是作者走过走廊时看到墙上有印刷的绘画、相框和励志名言,为下文作者注意到小牌子做了铺垫。故选E。
【48题详解】
根据上文“I just stood there and read this message over and over. As I did, I felt a calm settling over my soul.(我只是站在那里,一遍又一遍地读着这条信息。当我这样做的时候,我感到一种平静笼罩了我的灵魂。)”可知,作者读到这条消息的时候感到很平静。选项C“It was as if my stressing and worrying had melted away.(好像我的压力和担忧都消失了。)”与上文内容相符,指的是作者感到很平静,仿佛压力和担忧都消失了。同时引出下文“And for the first time I had allowed peace and love to flow into me again.(这是我第一次让平静和爱再次流入我的身体。)”。故选C。
【49题详解】
根据空后的“Then I brought it home with me and hung it on the wall in my bathroom. So every time I made one of my many trips there I could see those words again and follow the wonderful advice.(然后我把它带回家,挂在我浴室的墙上。因此,每次我去浴室时,我都能再次看到这些话,并遵循这些绝妙的建议。)”可知,作者将这个小牌子买下带回家。选项A“Finally I decided to pay the dollar it cost.(最后我决定付它花的钱。)”自然引出下文,指的是作者将小牌子买了下来,带回了家,放在了浴室。故选A。
【50题详解】
根据下文“Instead, life puts us here to love, to find joy and to share that joy with the world.(相反,生活让我们去爱,去寻找快乐,并与世界分享快乐。)”中的“instead”可推测,空处与下文内容有转折关系。选项F“Life doesn’t put us here to rush about doing a million needless things.(生活不会让我们忙忙碌碌地做无数不必要的事情。)”与后文“Instead, life puts us here to love, to find joy and to share that joy with the world.”(相反,生活让我们去爱,去寻找快乐,并与世界分享快乐。)形成了对比和转折,强调了生活的真正意义。故选F。
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。
Isabella believes she may have cracked a solution to two tough challenges in her country. Her initiative, the Chip Bag Project, aims to ____51____ garbage and poverty at the same time. As a student and ____52____, she is asking local snack lovers a favor: rather than throw empty chip bags ____53____ into the trash, donate them! Then she can turn them into free sleeping bags for the homeless.
Chip eaters drop off their empty bags at two ____54____: a print shop and a clothing store, where Isabella and her volunteer helpers collect them. After they soak the chip bags in hot water, they slice them open, lay them on the ground, and ____55____ them flat. Afterwards, they use fillings to ____56____ the insides.
It takes about four hours to ____57____ a sleeping bag, and each weighs no more than 1.5 kilograms, depending on whether they are based on single use or family ____58____. And there you have it, a sleeping bag that is “waterproof and ____59____” Isabella told the News.
Since its start in 2020, the Chip Bag Project has _____60_____ more than 800,000 chip bags.
While it would be _____61_____ to raise money to buy new sleeping bags, Isabella’s mission extends beyond. “We are dedicated to making an impact not only _____62_____ but environmentally,” she says.
It’s vital to keep in mind the value of repurposing bags that might _____63_____ end up in the trash. This campaign serves as a powerful _____64_____that environmental issues and poverty often go hand in hand. As Isabella expressed to localnews. com, “It’s time to recognize the _____65_____ among these issues and make a big difference to our world.”
51. A. enhance B. encounter C. avoid D. handle
52. A. instructor B. designer C. environmentalist D. tailor
53. A. lightly B. cautiously C. occasionally D. deliberately
54. A. dustbins B. sites C. directions D. situations
55. A. iron B. roll C. hammer D. fold
56. A. wrap B. replace C. stuff D. repair
57. A. sew B. decorate C. donate D. sell
58. A. value B. size C. budget D. background
59. A. portable B. fashionable C. disposable D. affordable
60. A. handed out B. come across C. taken in D. gathered up
61. A. busier B. simpler C. heavier D. smaller
62. A. objectively B. politically C. socially D. secretly
63. A. ever B. otherwise C. still D. therefore
64. A. demand B. assumption C. reminder D. solution
65. A. divisions B. similarities C. messages D. connections
【答案】51. D 52. C 53. A 54. B 55. A 56. C 57. A 58. B 59. A 60. D 61. B 62. C 63. B 64. C 65. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了Isabella创建的Chip Bag Project,通过回收空薯片袋制作睡袋,然后捐赠给无家可归的人,通过这种方式对社会和环境产生影响。
【51题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:她发起的“薯片袋计划”旨在同时处理垃圾和贫困问题。A. enhance加强;B. encounter遇见;C. avoid避免;D. handle应对,处理。根据后文“garbage and poverty at the same time”指“薯片袋计划”旨在同时处理垃圾和贫困问题。故选D。
【52题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:作为一名学生和“环保主义者”,她请求当地的零食爱好者帮个忙:与其把空薯片袋轻松扔进垃圾桶,不如把它们捐出去! A. instructor导师;B. designer设计师;C. environmentalist环保者;D. tailor裁缝。根据后文“she is asking local snack lovers a favor: rather than throw empty chip bags ____ into the trash, donate them!”她提议捐赠薯片袋子,说明是一个环保主义者。故选C。
【53题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:作为一名学生和“环保主义者”,她请求当地的零食爱好者帮个忙:与其把空薯片袋轻松扔进垃圾桶,不如把它们捐出去! A. lightly轻松地;B. cautiously谨慎地;C. occasionally偶尔;D. deliberately故意地。根据上文“rather than throw empty chip bags”指把空薯片袋轻松扔进垃圾桶,故选A。
【54题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:吃薯片的人把他们的空袋子放在两个地方:一个是印刷厂,另一个是服装店,伊莎贝拉和她的志愿者在那里收集他们。A. dustbins垃圾桶;B. sites地点;C. directions方向;D. situations情况。后文“a print shop and a clothing store”主要是两个地点。故选B。
【55题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他们把薯片袋泡在热水里后,把它们切开,放在地上,然后熨平。A. iron熨,烫;B. roll滚动;C. hammer捶打;D. fold折叠。根据后文“them flat”指把袋子熨平整。故选A。
【56题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:之后,他们用填充物填充内部。A. wrap包裹;B. replace取代;C. stuff填进;D. repair修理。根据上文“they use fillings to”可知,填充物是拿来填充内部的。故选C。
【57题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:缝制一个睡袋大约需要4个小时,每个睡袋的重量不超过1.5公斤,这取决于它们是个人使用还是家庭使用。A. sew缝纫;B. decorate装饰;C. donate捐赠;D. sell出售。根据上文“It takes about four hours to”指缝制一个睡袋大约需要4个小时,故选A。
【58题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:缝制一个睡袋大约需要4个小时,每个睡袋的重量不超过1.5公斤,这取决于它们是个人使用还是家庭使用。A. value价值;B. size大小;C. budget预算;D. background背景。根据上文“on single use or family”指睡袋有个人使用和家庭大小区分。故选B。
【59题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:伊莎贝拉告诉《新闻》说,这就是一个“防水、便携”的睡袋。A. portable便携式的,轻便的;B. fashionable时尚的;C. disposable一次性的;D. affordable便宜的。根据上文“a sleeping bag that is “waterproof and”以及选项,可知睡袋防水且便携。故选A。
【60题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:自2020年开始以来,薯片袋项目已经收集了超过80万个薯片袋。A. handed out分发;B. come across偶遇;C. taken in欺骗;D. gathered up收集。根据后文“more than 800,000 chip bags”指项目已经收集了超过80万个薯片袋。故选D。
【61题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:虽然筹集资金购买新睡袋会更简单,但伊莎贝拉的使命不止于此。A. busier更忙碌的;B. simpler更简单的;C. heavier更重的;D. smaller更小的。根据后文“buy new sleeping bags”可知,购买新的睡袋会更简单,没有这么多制作程序。故选B。
【62题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:她说:“我们不仅致力于对社会产生影响,而且致力于对环境产生影响。”A. objectively客观地;B. politically政治上;C. socially社会地;D. secretly秘密地。根据后文“and make a big difference to our world.”可知,他们想要对社会产生影响。故选C。
【63题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:重要的是要记住重新利用塑料袋的价值,否则它们可能最终会被扔进垃圾桶。A. ever曾经;B. otherwise否则;C. still仍然;D. therefore因此。根据上文“repurposing bags”以及后文“end up in the trash”可知,这些袋子本来就是垃圾,应该记住重新利用塑料袋的价值,否则这些利用过的袋子最终会被扔进垃圾桶。故选B。
64题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:这场运动有力地提醒人们环境问题和贫困常常是密切相关的。A. demand要求;B. assumption假设;C. reminder提醒;D. solution情况。根据后文“environmental issues and poverty often go hand in hand”可知,运动是一个提醒,提醒人们环境问题和贫困常常是密切相关的。故选C。
【65题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:正如伊莎贝拉对当地新闻网所说:“是时候认识到这些问题之间的联系,并为我们的世界带来巨大的改变了。”A. divisions分类;B. similarities相似性;C. messages信息;D. connections联系。根据上文“environmental issues and poverty often go hand in hand.”可知,问题之间存在联系。故选D。
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。
According to a recent study led by Miquelle, 46 Amur tigers were identified in four forested landscapes in China. “Persistent efforts ____66____ (protect) tigers have paid off,” Miquelle said. The reason for the tigers’ sudden ____67____ (appear) in northeast China is due, in a large part, to a Chinese national policy called the Natural Forest Protection Project (NFPP). “By stopping the harvesting of trees in many parts of China, they essentially made whole villages whose economy, in the past,____68____ (base) on timber harvest economic wastelands,” Miquelle said.____69____ the timber industry shutting down, the forests were able to recover, and that’s “a big reason ____70____ tigers are expanding.”
The NFPP has shifted China toward environmental stewardship and wildlife protection. In 2016, China established the Northeast Tiger Leopard National Park, which covers nearly 15,000 square kilometers,____71____ (represent) the largest tiger shelter in the world. “China is working hard to turn this national park into ____72____ model for conservation,” Miquelle said.
Amur tigers may be well protected in northeastern China now,____73____ they will face a number of threats ____74____ (link) to climate change. With a more changeable or _____75_____ (dry) climate, forest fires pose a serious threat to tiger habitat.
【答案】66. to protect
67. appearance
68. was based
69. With 70. why
71. representing
72. a 73. but
74. linked 75. drier
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了一项关于中国森林中东北虎数量的研究,并涉及了相关的环境保护政策和气候变化对东北虎栖息地的影响。
【66题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:“保护老虎的不懈努力得到了回报,” Miquelle说。句子含有谓语动词 have paid off,空格处填入非谓语动词担当名词“efforts”的后置定语,用动词不定式形式。故填to protect。
【67题详解】
考查名词。句意:东北虎突然出现在中国东北部,在很大程度上是因为中国的一项国家政策——天然林保护工程(NFPP)。空处为名词形式,意为“出现”作介词for的宾语。故填appearance。
【68题详解】
考查时态和语态。句意:Miquelle说:“在中国许多地区,通过停止采伐树木,他们基本上把过去以木材采伐为基础的整个村庄变成了经济荒地。”这里为从句的谓语动词,根据“in the past”可知,从句时态为一般过去时;主语为“economy”,单数,和动词“base”之间为被动关系,所以用被动语态。故填was based。
【69题详解】
考查介词。句意:随着木材行业的关闭,森林得以恢复,这是“老虎数量增加的一个重要原因”。空处为介词,意为“随着”;出现在句首,首字母大写。故填With。
【70题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:随着木材行业的关闭,森林得以恢复,这是“老虎数量增加的一个重要原因”。这里为定语从句的关系词,先行词为“reason”,在定语从句中担当原因状语,用关系副词why引导。故填why。
【71题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:2016年,中国建立了东北虎豹国家公园,该公园占地面积近1.5万平方公里,是世界上最大的老虎保护区。句子谓语动词是established,空格处填入非谓语担当状语,“the Northeast Tiger Leopard National Park”和动词“represent”之间为主动关系,用现在分词形式。故填representing。
【72题详解】
考查冠词。句意:“中国正在努力将这个国家公园打造成一个保护模式的典范”,Miquelle说。修饰可数名词单数model,表示泛指,用不定冠词。故填a。
【73题详解】
考查连词。句意:东北虎目前在中国东北地区可能得到了很好的保护,但它们将面临与气候变化有关的一系列威胁。空前“Amur tigers may be well protected in northeastern China now”和空后“they will face a number of threats linked to climate change.”之间存在转折关系,用连词but连接。故填but。
【74题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:东北虎目前在中国东北地区可能得到了很好的保护,但它们将面临与气候变化有关的一系列威胁。非谓语动词担当后置定语,被修饰词“threats”和动词“link”之间为被动关系,用过去分词形式。故填linked。
【75题详解】
考查比较级。句意:随着气候更加干燥多变,森林火灾对老虎的栖息地构成了严重威胁。根据空前的“a more changeable”可推测,空处为形容词比较级形式。故填drier。
第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分30分)
第一节 (满分15分)
76. 假定你是校英文报的记者李华,上周五你校学生会在操场举办了一场跳蚤市场(a flea market)活动。请你为此写一篇新闻报道,内容包括:
1. 活动目的和过程;
2. 活动反响和意义。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A Flea market
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
A Flea Market
Last Friday, the Students’ Union in our school organized a flea market on the playground, aiming to encourage resource recycling and meet individual needs.
The event featured students selling various items, from books to handmade crafts, creating a lively marketplace atmosphere. The flea market gained enthusiastic participation from both sellers and buyers. Many students took the opportunity to clear their possessions while earning some extra income. Buyers found unique treasures and eco-friendly alternatives to new products, contributing to a greener lifestyle among students.
Overall, the event was a success, which not only provided a platform for students to exchange goods but also promoted a sense of environmental awareness.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于新闻报道,要求考生为校英文报写一篇报道,介绍上周五学校学生会在操场举办的跳蚤市场活动的相关情况。
【详解】1.词汇积累
鼓励:encourage→ inspire
各种各样的:various→ a variety of
机会:opportunity→ chance
促进: promote→ facilitate
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:Last Friday, the Students’ Union in our school organized a flea market on the playground, aiming to encourage resource recycling and meet individual needs.
拓展句:Last Friday, the Students’ Union in our school organized a flea market on the playground, which aimed to encourage resource recycling and meet individual needs.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Last Friday, the Students’ Union in our school organized a flea market on the playground, aiming to encourage resource recycling and meet individual needs.(运用了现在分词aiming作状语)
【高分句型2】Overall, the event was a success, which not only provided a platform for students to exchange goods but also promoted a sense of environmental awareness.(运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)
第二节 (满分15分)
77. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写第一段,使之能与第二段合理衔接,构成为一个完整的故事。
On a cold, snowy evening, Jack was at the corner shop with his sole focus on the Marvel (漫威) superhero figurines(小雕像). Since then, he had diligently walked a neighbor’s dog and weeded his neighbors’ gardens to earn money for one figurine. Finally he had enough money for one and raced towards the corner shop. Lost in excitement, he accidentally tripped over a homeless old man seated against a wall in the cold, quickly murmuring an apology before continuing on his way.
Inside the shop, Jack glanced at the shelves displaying IIuik, Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, and other beloved heroes. His heart raced as he reached for the Spiderman.
“You’re a fan, right?” a friendly voice appeared behind him.
Jack turned to see the shopkeeper, an elderly man with a warm smile. “Yes, they’re amazing!” Jack said. “They’re strong, and they help so many people. They have super power. I wish I could be a superhero too.”
“You can be,” the shopkeeper encouraged.
Surprised, Jack asked, “But how? I don’t have any super power.”
Smiling softly, the shopkeeper bent down, placing his hands on Jack’s arms. “Why would you need them?” he replied kindly. “See that woman over there? She needs to take care of three children. However, she still actively helps the elderly in the community. And do you know Jimmy? He is a firefighter who has saved countless lives. Being a hero isn’t about super power; it’s about what’s in your heart.”
Locking eyes with Jack, the shopkeeper smiled. “You don’t need super power to be a hero. It starts with your heart.”
注意:
1. 续写词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hearing what the shopkeeper said, Jack was lost in thought.
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With relief, Jack found the homeless old man still sitting against the wall. He knelt down beside the old man, offering him a warm smile. “I’m sorry for bumping into you earlier,” Jack said sincerely. “Can I get you something to eat or drink?” The old man looked up, surprised by Jack’s kindness. With a grateful nod, he accepted Jack’s offer. Just then, Jack realized that being a hero wasn’t just about saving the world — it was about making someone’s world a little brighter.
【答案】Hearing what the shopkeeper said, Jack was lost in thought. The shopkeeper’s words echoed over and over again in his mind. “How can I be a superhero without super power?” he thought to himself. Suddenly, the scene of the homeless old man trembling in the cold flashed across his mind. Jack made a crucial decision that instead of buying a superhero figurine, he walked out of the shop with a large shopping bag full of stuff. Hurriedly, Jack ran back to look for the homeless old man.
With relief, Jack found the homeless old man still sitting against the wall. He knelt down beside the old man, offering him a warm smile. “I’m sorry for bumping into you earlier,” Jack said sincerely. “Can I get you something to eat or drink?” The old man looked up, surprised by Jack’s kindness. With a grateful nod, he accepted Jack’s offer. Just then, Jack realized that being a hero wasn’t just about saving the world — it was about making someone’s world a little brighter.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了Jack非常喜欢超级英雄雕像,努力赚钱,最后攒够了钱,跑向街口的商店准备买一个雕像,在跑的过程中差一点被一个无家可归的老人绊倒。在商店里Jack和店主的聊天,说自己想成为超级英雄帮助很多人,店主告诉他成为英雄并不意味着拥有超能力,重要的是内心的想法。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“听到店主的话,Jack陷入了沉思。”和第二段首句“Jack松了一口气,发现那个无家可归的老人仍然靠墙坐着。”及内容可知,第一段可描写Jack陷入思考, 想到了帮助那个无家可归的老人的过程。
2.续写线索:回想店主的话——想到无家可归的老人——做出决定——买一大袋东西——寻找那个无家可归的老人。
3.词汇激活
行为类
①闪现:flash into/flash across one’s mind
②决定:make a decision/decide
③寻找:look for/seek
情绪类
①沉思:be lost in thought/fall into deep thought/ponder
②匆忙地:hurriedly/hastily
【点睛】
[高分句型1] Suddenly, the scene of the homeless old man trembling in the cold flashed across his mind.(现在分词作后置定语)
[高分句型2] Jack made a crucial decision that instead of buying a superhero figurine, he walked out of the shop with a large shopping bag full of stuff.(由连接词that引导的同位语从句,说明decision的内容)
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宝安中学2024-2025学年第一学期高二期中考试英语试卷
考试时长:120分钟 卷面总分:150分
第一部分 课本基础知识 (共两节,满分40 分)
第一节 (共10 小题; 每小题 1 分, 满分 10 分)
按中文及首字母提示,用选必一所学词汇的正确形式完成句子。
1. Careful preparation for the exam is e________ (必要的). (根据中英文提示拼写单词)
2. Her e________ (热情) for the job makes up for her lack of experience. (根据中英文提示拼写单词)
3. I________ (知情的) people know the company is in crisis. (根据中英文提示拼写单词)
4. I hope my recommendation can provide some references for you and wish you a d________ (愉快的) journey in China. (根据中英文提示拼写单词)
5. He was simply too powerful for his o________ (对手), rocking him with three blows. (根据中英文提示拼写单词)
6. He b________(迸发) into tears and stormed off. (根据中英文提示拼写单词)
7. He was one of the most creative and i________ (创新的) engineers of his generation. (根据中英文提示填空)
8. Most skin cancers are completely curable if d________(检测到) in the early stages. (根据中英文提示拼写单词)
9. Tourists often disturb the d________ (脆弱的) balance of nature on the island. (根据中英文提示拼写单词)
10. They must choose between two evenly matched c________ (候选人) for governor. (根据中英文提示拼写单词)
第二节 单项选择题 (共20 小题; 每小题1.5分,满分 30 分)
从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
11. — You seem really well-prepared for the exam.
— Yes, I spent a lot of time studying, and now all my efforts have _________.
A. made up B. paid off C. kept on D. given out
12. The comprehensive study _________the previously unknown causes of several chronic diseases, providing valuable insights for medical researchers.
A. closes in on B. throws light on C. descends on D. goes deeper into
13. Environmental protection is _________for students when choosing their future careers, according to the recent survey.
A. on display B. in favour of C. in a row D. among the top concerns
14. The story of “The Border Town” _________ when he visited Fenghuang City and saw how people lived there.
A. brought out B. came to life C. set in motion D. set off
15. Held every four years, the World Cup is the most important event in soccer, _______ attracts the world’s attention.
A. it B. that C. which D. where
16. Without facts, we can not form a worthwhile opinion, for we need factual knowledge our thinking.
A. which to be based on B. upon which to base
C. which to base upon D. to which to be based
17. He was driving so fast as to get himself into a dangerous situation, ________ he was likely to lose the control of his car.
A. which B. as C. why D. where
18. ________is often the case with old people, my grandfather is fond of talking about the good old days.
A. Which B. That C. What D. As
19. The good thing about cycling is that you don't have to worry about_________ in a traffic jam.
A. sticking B. stuck C. being stuck D. stick
20. I know you’re dying _________ all about my life here, so I’ve included some photos which help you picture the places I talk about.
A. hear B. to hear C. to hearing D. hearing
21. —Where shall I go for the summer holiday?
—How about Xiamen? It’s a city worth ______.
A. to look around B. looking forward to C. looked forward to D. looking around
22. _____ in financial scandals (丑闻), according to a social research, was regarded as top 1 reason for officials to give up political career in Italy.
A. Involved B. Involving C. Being involved D. To involve
23. In most cases, it’s better over the supermarket, buy the ingredients you need, and then cook them yourself.
A. to walk B. walking C. walk D. to walking
24. One of the ways to improve your spoken English is ________ it for half an hour every morning.
A. practice B. to practice C. having practicing D. practiced
25. He has always insisted on his ______ Dr. Turner instead of Mr. Turner.
A. been called B. called C. having called D. being called
26. Excuse me, Madam. Ellen, a journalist from the Daily Mail ________all day. Could you speak to him now?
A. was phoned B. has been phoned C. is phoning D. has been phoning
27. —Your family is moving to Hawaii? Why?
—We _________ about a change of scenery for a long time.
A. have been thinking B. had thought C. think D. thought
28. By the end of last semester, all the research papers_________ by the students for the conference.
A. have been submitted B. were submitted
C. had submitted D. had been submitted
29. John was sent to the village last month to see how the development plan ________ in the past five years.
A. would be carried out B. has been carried out
C. was being carried out D. had been carried out
30. If he _________ more careful when driving he _________ the accident yesterday.
A. had been; wouldn’t have had B. was; wouldn’t have
C. were; hadn’t had D. had been; wouldn’t have
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
Some beaches are perfect for relaxing, while others offer activities like hiking and water sports. Visit these beautiful beaches for an unforgettable vacation.
Cannon Beach
If your perfect beach vacation spot features postcard-worthy scenery and peace, look no further than Cannon Beach. In this Pacific Northwest town, you can even build a fire on the beach to relax beside while watching the sun set. When you need a break from the beach, grab a bike and head downtown to explore its art galleries, shops and restaurants.
Horseshoe Bay Beach
For a one-of-a-kind beach experience, head to Horseshoe Bay Beach on Bermuda’s South Shore. Known for its pink sand, this beach is a popular destination for families looking to play in the calm blue-green waters and build blush-colored sandcastles. Adventure seekers can also take part in the self-guided island bicycle tour or engage in exciting water sports.
Mohegan Bluffs
This beach is famous for its natural beauty. Upon arrival, pause to admire your surroundings and learn about its ties to the native people, their ancient traditions, and connection to the land, adding depth to your beach experience. Then, take the 141 steps down to the sand to sunbathe. After that, climb back up to visit the Southeast Light for an up-close view of its 18th-century lighthouse.
South Beach
This tropical district on Florida’s Atlantic Coast is world-renowned for its powdery white sand. Although technically part of the Miami Beach area, South Beach stands out due to its Art Deco architecture seen in everything from the beachfront lifeguard towers to the high-rise buildings along the famed Ocean Drive.
31 What similarity do Cannon Beach and Horseshoe Bay Beach share?
A. The chance to cycle around. B. Their lively artistic scene.
C. The unique water sports. D. Their distinctive sand color.
32. Who is most likely attracted to Mohegan Bluffs?
A. Those seeking water sports. B. Fans of modern lighthouses.
C. Those interested in local culture. D. Enthusiasts of mountain climbing.
33. What sets South Beach apart from the rest of the Miami Beach area?
A. Its beach sand. B. Its architectural style.
C. Its ocean drive. D. Its high-rise buildings.
B
You’re so young right now, but I hope this letter will be helpful to you one day when you’re older. I feel it is my obligation, as a mother of two little girls, to lead you down a path that is relatively healthy when it comes to beauty and self-image. In a lot of women’s eyes, I’ve probably already failed in this aspect due to a lot of pink Barbic dolls in Vera’s room right now.
But I will say this about Barbie dolls: I played with Barbie dolls for many years when I was growing up and here I have a healthy body and a positive image. I have a master’s degree, a successful career and a published book. If Barbie dolls were really so damaging to my femininity (女人气质) and self-image, I highly doubt whether I could list all of these achievements.
It’s hard for women not to worry about our weight or to wish we could afford more stylish clothes. It’s hard not to want someone else’s hair or eyelashes. We women go round and round in circles, holding hands and trying to be one another sometimes. The thing I’ll tell you is this: not even the prettiest of us feel settled. The girl you think looks the most perfect in all the world is probably the girl who wants to change herself more than anyone else.
Don’t let that message carry any weight within yourselves. You are not worthless. You are so full of love and light and you should let it shine through your every second. If someone pushes you down for standing tall, then just push yourself back up and stand even taller, and know that the reason why they pushed you down in the first place is just that they’re scared. I want to tell you that I have never in my life felt more beautiful than when I have stood my tallest.
34. Which of the following best explains “obligation” underlined in paragraph 1?
A. burden B. fortune C. willingness D. responsibility
35. What does the author think of Barbie dolls?
A. They enabled her to cast doubt. B. They did no harm to her image.
C. They prevented her development. D. They contributed to her promotion.
36. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about?
A. Try to be the most beautiful.
B. Focus on their uniqueness and excellence.
C. Compare themselves with others to improve.
D. Pursue perfect self-image is necessary and worthwhile.
37. Which can be the best title for the text?
A. A mother’s letter on beauty and self-worth.
B. A mother’s letter on the ways to achieve success.
C. A mother’s letter on the importance of confidence.
D. A mother’s letter on warnings of potential danger.
C
Despite its benefits, drinking milk into adulthood, let alone other animals’ milk, is a strange behavior in the animal kingdom. What makes it even stranger is that an estimated 68 percent of the global human population is actually lactose (乳糖) intolerant. Scientists are still getting to the bottom of why the practice began and continued. This research could unlock new understandings of our food cultures and even our DNA.
The earliest evidence of animal milk drinking dates back almost 9. 000 years to modern-day Turkey near the sea of Marmara. where milk fats have been found on ancient pottery. According to Jessica Hendy. a scientist at the University of York. then milk would have been part of a diverse diet for it was mixed with other food. From its origins, the technology of making use of milk spread into the Caucasus and then across Europe. By the Bronze Age, people may have been using cow’s milk to feed their babies.
For a long time, researchers believed that milk drinking changed as a cultural practice hand in hand with the spread of genetic mutations (变异) that allowed people to tolerate milk into adulthood. But one recent finding suggests milk drinking occurred before these mutations and might not even require them. In Europe. people appear to have been drinking milk for thousands of years before any genetic ability to drink milk became common. The ancient cheese making equipment might offer part of the solution: Fermenting (发酵) milk into yogurt. cheese, or other products reduces the amount of lactose. In Mongolia. researchers have not yet found a genetic mutation that allows people to digest lactose, despite the major role of milk in that culture. So some scientists held that there might be other potential factors helping.
What we do know about the history of milk reveals how wrong-headed one-size-fits-all nutritional guidance can be. In modern America. milk drinking has been presented as a universal good. In reality, how milk is prepared can change the nutritional picture, and how much our bodies process depends, at least in part. on our own genes.
38. What can we learn about milk drinking from paragraph 2?
A. It used to be a symbol of identity. B. It initially started with little babies.
C. It was the key diet of ancient people. D. It has been a human tradition for long.
39. Why does the author mention Europe in paragraph 3?
A. To give a suggestion. B. To define a concept.
C. To make a prediction. D. To clarify a finding.
40. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. Milk consumption functions as a cure-all.
B. Milk intake varies from person to person.
C. Milk’s nutritional value is beyond imagination.
D. One’s milk digestive ability changes constantly.
41. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. The Mystery of Drinking Milk
B. The Process of Genetic Mutations
C. The Phenomenon of Lactose Intolerance
D. The Technology of Making Milk Products
D
Do you have a suit or dress in the closet that you haven’t worn for years but are reluctant to get rid of? Maybe you say, “I can’t throw that away because I paid good money for it?”. If you recognize this in yourself, then you are suffering from commitment to the sunk cost fallacy (谬论). It occurs when we feel that we have invested too much to quit. This psychological trap causes us to stick with a plan even if it no longer serves us and the costs clearly outweigh the benefits.
Arkes and Blumer conducted a survey showing that people are influenced by sunk cost fallacy in their decisions. Participants imagined spending $100 on a ski trip to Michigan and $50 on Wisconsin, realizing later they were for the same weekend. They were told Wisconsin would be more enjoyable. When asked which trip to take, 54% chose Michigan despite the reasonable choice being Wisconsin, because they had made a greater initial investment.
Sunk cost fallacy takes place when we let emotions cloud our decisions. Once we’ve invested in a choice, we feel guilt or regret if we don’t follow through. We fail to realize that past costs won’t be recovered. Instead, we base decisions on past costs, ignoring present and future costs and benefits. This may be due to loss aversion (厌恶), where losses feel worse than gains. We avoid losses, making choices based on avoiding the “loss” of our past investment instead of considering the benefits gained if we don’t continue our commitment.
No one can deny the fact that we benefit a lot from perseverance. So our society loves to emphasize perseverance. Never give up! Don’t waste. But only you know the right path for you. Sometimes walking away is the hardest choice of all. You might realize a path you’ re on is no longer the right one or never was. That’s a painful realization.
42. What phenomenon does the author describe at the beginning of the text?
A. People benefit from sticking with a plan. B. People’s consumption view has changed.
C. People refuse to give up the past commitment. D. People’s clothes are becoming more expensive.
43 Why did more than half of the participants choose the trip to Michigan in the survey?
A. To save more of the loss. B. To appear more reasonable.
C. To make a greater investment. D. To enjoy more of themselves.
44. When does“sunk cost fallacy” occur?
A. When we don’t follow through our choices.
B When we don’t continue our commitment.
C. When we stop feeling guilty and regretful.
D. When we make decisions based on past costs emotionally.
45. What is the author’s attitude toward “perseverance”?
A. Favorable. B. Dismissive(蔑视的). C. Objective. D. Unclear.
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。
I’d entered into another one of those busy periods in life that we all have from time to time. It is those times when in addition to the usual hustle and bustle of life a dozen other things suddenly show up that need to be done right away as well. ____46____
After grabbing what I needed I walked through the corridor containing mostly little things.____47____ As I walked by, one of them jumped out and caught my attention.
It was a little saying on a cheap wood square no bigger than my hand with a string attached to hang it on the wall. In cursive writing along the top it said: “SLOW DOWN &” while below it in big block letters were the words: “ENJOY TODAY”.
I just stood there and read this message over and over. As I did, I felt a calm settling over my soul.____48____ And for the first time I had allowed peace and love to flow into me again.
____49____ Then I brought it home with me and hung it on the wall in my bathroom. So every time I made one of my many trips there I could see those words again and follow the wonderful advice.
In this crazy life, we all need to remember to “SLOW DOWN & ENJOY TODAY.”____50____ Instead, life puts us here to love, to find joy and to share that joy with the world.
A. Finally I decided to pay the dollar it cost.
B. What’s more, we need to remember to love.
C. It was as if my stressing and worrying had melted away.
D. However, there was another thing that captured my heart.
E. There were printed paintings, photo frames and inspirational sayings.
F. Life doesn’t put us here to rush about doing a million needless things.
G. This long-to-do list was running through my mind while I was at a local store.
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。
Isabella believes she may have cracked a solution to two tough challenges in her country. Her initiative, the Chip Bag Project, aims to ____51____ garbage and poverty at the same time. As a student and ____52____, she is asking local snack lovers a favor: rather than throw empty chip bags ____53____ into the trash, donate them! Then she can turn them into free sleeping bags for the homeless.
Chip eaters drop off their empty bags at two ____54____: a print shop and a clothing store, where Isabella and her volunteer helpers collect them. After they soak the chip bags in hot water, they slice them open, lay them on the ground, and ____55____ them flat. Afterwards, they use fillings to ____56____ the insides.
It takes about four hours to ____57____ a sleeping bag, and each weighs no more than 1.5 kilograms, depending on whether they are based on single use or family ____58____. And there you have it, a sleeping bag that is “waterproof and ____59____” Isabella told the News.
Since its start in 2020, the Chip Bag Project has _____60_____ more than 800,000 chip bags.
While it would be _____61_____ to raise money to buy new sleeping bags, Isabella’s mission extends beyond. “We are dedicated to making an impact not only _____62_____ but environmentally,” she says.
It’s vital to keep in mind the value of repurposing bags that might _____63_____ end up in the trash. This campaign serves as a powerful _____64_____that environmental issues and poverty often go hand in hand. As Isabella expressed to localnews. com, “It’s time to recognize the _____65_____ among these issues and make a big difference to our world.”
51. A. enhance B. encounter C. avoid D. handle
52. A. instructor B. designer C. environmentalist D. tailor
53. A. lightly B. cautiously C. occasionally D. deliberately
54. A. dustbins B. sites C. directions D. situations
55. A. iron B. roll C. hammer D. fold
56. A. wrap B. replace C. stuff D. repair
57. A. sew B. decorate C. donate D. sell
58. A. value B. size C. budget D. background
59. A. portable B. fashionable C. disposable D. affordable
60. A. handed out B. come across C. taken in D. gathered up
61. A. busier B. simpler C. heavier D. smaller
62. A. objectively B. politically C. socially D. secretly
63. A. ever B. otherwise C. still D. therefore
64. A. demand B. assumption C. reminder D. solution
65. A. divisions B. similarities C. messages D. connections
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。
According to a recent study led by Miquelle, 46 Amur tigers were identified in four forested landscapes in China. “Persistent efforts ____66____ (protect) tigers have paid off,” Miquelle said. The reason for the tigers’ sudden ____67____ (appear) in northeast China is due, in a large part, to a Chinese national policy called the Natural Forest Protection Project (NFPP). “By stopping the harvesting of trees in many parts of China, they essentially made whole villages whose economy, in the past,____68____ (base) on timber harvest economic wastelands,” Miquelle said.____69____ the timber industry shutting down, the forests were able to recover, and that’s “a big reason ____70____ tigers are expanding.”
The NFPP has shifted China toward environmental stewardship and wildlife protection. In 2016 China established the Northeast Tiger Leopard National Park, which covers nearly 15,000 square kilometers,____71____ (represent) the largest tiger shelter in the world. “China is working hard to turn this national park into ____72____ model for conservation,” Miquelle said.
Amur tigers may be well protected in northeastern China now,____73____ they will face a number of threats ____74____ (link) to climate change. With a more changeable or _____75_____ (dry) climate, forest fires pose a serious threat to tiger habitat.
第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分30分)
第一节 (满分15分)
76. 假定你是校英文报的记者李华,上周五你校学生会在操场举办了一场跳蚤市场(a flea market)活动。请你为此写一篇新闻报道,内容包括:
1. 活动目的和过程;
2. 活动反响和意义。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A Flea market
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第二节 (满分15分)
77. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写第一段,使之能与第二段合理衔接,构成为一个完整的故事。
On a cold, snowy evening, Jack was at the corner shop with his sole focus on the Marvel (漫威) superhero figurines(小雕像). Since then, he had diligently walked a neighbor’s dog and weeded his neighbors’ gardens to earn money for one figurine. Finally he had enough money for one and raced towards the corner shop. Lost in excitement, he accidentally tripped over a homeless old man seated against a wall in the cold, quickly murmuring an apology before continuing on his way.
Inside the shop, Jack glanced at the shelves displaying IIuik, Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, and other beloved heroes. His heart raced as he reached for the Spiderman.
“You’re a fan, right?” a friendly voice appeared behind him.
Jack turned to see the shopkeeper, an elderly man with a warm smile. “Yes, they’re amazing!” Jack said. “They’re strong, and they help so many people. They have super power. I wish I could be a superhero too.”
“You can be,” the shopkeeper encouraged.
Surprised, Jack asked, “But how? I don’t have any super power.”
Smiling softly, the shopkeeper bent down, placing his hands on Jack’s arms. “Why would you need them?” he replied kindly. “See that woman over there? She needs to take care of three children. However, she still actively helps the elderly in the community. And do you know Jimmy? He is a firefighter who has saved countless lives. Being a hero isn’t about super power; it’s about what’s in your heart.”
Locking eyes with Jack, the shopkeeper smiled. “You don’t need super power to be a hero. It starts with your heart.”
注意:
1. 续写词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hearing what the shopkeeper said, Jack was lost in thought.
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With relief, Jack found the homeless old man still sitting against the wall. He knelt down beside the old man, offering him a warm smile. “I’m sorry for bumping into you earlier,” Jack said sincerely. “Can I get you something to eat or drink?” The old man looked up, surprised by Jack’s kindness. With a grateful nod, he accepted Jack’s offer. Just then, Jack realized that being a hero wasn’t just about saving the world — it was about making someone’s world a little brighter.
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