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2024-2025学年度第一学期高二年级阶段性检测 英语试题 2024. 12 本试卷共四部分，共12页。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，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 does the woman offer to share with the man? A. A book of poetry. B. An article. C. A poem. 2. How does the woman benefit from volunteering? A. She makes more friends. B. She becomes more social. C. She gains a stronger sense of community. 3. Which of the following is Helen interested in now? A. Painting. B. Gardening. C. Playing music. 4. What did Amy do over the weekend? A. She read books indoors. B. She played with her friends. C. She spent quality time with her family. 5. What does the man think of the history project? A. It was difficult. B. It was exciting. C. It was helpful. 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. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a cleaner's. B. In a coffee shop. C. In a clothes store. 7. What will the man do next? A. Attend a party. B. Meet some friends. C. Buy a birthday gift. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. Why does the man come to the woman? A. To try a new product. B. To do a promotion. C. To ask for feedback. 9. How does the woman feel about the voices on the app? A. Most of them are unclear. B. Some of them are strange. C. All of them are correct in pronunciation 听第8段材料，回答第10至 13题。 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Father and daughter. B. Teacher and student. C. University friends. 11. What is Kate's problem? A. She feels sad about leaving school B. She had an argument with her friends. C. She doesn't know which university to attend 12. What might Kate want to be in life? A. A university teacher. B. A software engineer. C. A fashion designer. 13. What does the man suggest Kate do? A. Make more friends. B. Choose a different major. C. Give Melissa more time. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What is the main idea of the conversation? A. The secrets of the universe. B. Some facts about dark matter. C. Theories on dark matter. 15. What is the man doing? A. Presenting research results. B. Conducting an interview. C. Watching a TV show. 16. What do we know about the dark matter? A. It has no reaction to light B. It's widely known by people. C. It's the most important part of the universe. 17. How much of the universe is made up of dark energy? A. About 5%. B. About 26%. C. About 69%. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. Who might the speaker probably he? A. A weather reporter. B. A town official. C. A rescue worker. 19. What is the first tip the speaker offers? A. Keep informed. B. Look for supplies. C. Stay calm and quiet. 20. What does the speaker remind the listeners to do if their home is flooded? A. Stay with families and wait for help. B. Contact the local leaders right away. C. Avoid driving cars through flooded roads. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15 小题；每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分）. 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。 A Fine Arts Students Deliver Magical Performances As the winter holidays approach,Brookhaven School students presented an array of extraordinary performances showcasing immense talent within our fine arts community. From the band concert to the choral concerts, each event highlighted the dedication and exceptional gifts of our students. The December 12 Eagles Band Concert filled Woodruff Auditorium with melodies that captured the festive spirit.On December 14, the Foundations Christmas Choral Concert featured spirited performances by our 7th graders. The finale of seasonal fine arts showcases occurred on December 18 in Brady Theater with the Senior Chior Concert,spotlighting high school singers. A highly anticipated tradition,the school-wide Holiday Assembly on December 19, hosted by esteemed Fine Arts Department Chair Mr.Kaminer, embodied the true essence of the holiday season. Angelic songs filled Young Gym, followed by joyous laughter and cheers as the “best costume” winners received their awards. Even the youngest War Eagles,the children in the Brookhaven Early Learning Center, attended the celebrations.Following the event, students merrily left school for the holiday break. Looking toward 2024, anticipation builds for the Brookhaven theater spring productions. “Something Rotten!” promises high-energy comedic performances by theater students, while “Tuck Everlasting” assures a moving portrayal by talented Foundations students. Furthermore,the Brookhaven Dance Company will hold their showcase April 11 — 12 in Woodruff Auditorium. Tickets will soon be available for purchase. 1. What did the students at Brookhaven School do before the winter holidays? A. They performed magic tricks. B. They participated in community service. C. They gave holiday concerts. D. They presented new theatre productions. 2. What can we learn about Holiday Assembly on December 19? A. It was a large celebration within the school. B. It was an award presentation for best students. C. It featured various fun music and sports events. D. It was held on the first day of the winter holiday. 3. What is the text? A. A fine arts brochure. B. A school announcement. C. A school newsletter. D. A concert advertisement. 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了布鲁克海文学校的学生们呈现了一系列非凡的表演和即将到来的春季演出的计划安排。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“As the winter holidays approach,Brookhaven School students presented an aray of extraordinary performances showcasing immense talent within our fine arts community. From the band concert to the choral concerts,each event highlighted the dedication and exceptional gifts of our students.(随着寒假的临近，布鲁克海文学校的学生们呈现了一系列非凡的表演，展示了我们美术界的巨大才能。从乐队音乐会到合唱音乐会，每一场活动都突出了我们学生的奉献精神和非凡的天赋。)”可知，布鲁克海文学校的学生在寒假前举行了假日音乐会。故选C项。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Angelic songs filled Young Gym,followed by joyous laughter and cheers as the“best costume”winners received their awards.Even the youngest War Eagles,the children in the Brookhaven Early Learning Center, attended the celebrations.(当“最佳服装”获奖者领奖时，天使般的歌声充斥着Young Gym，随之而来的是欢乐的笑声和欢呼声。即使是最年轻的战鹰，布鲁克海文早期学习中心的孩子们，也参加了庆祝活动。)”可推知，关于12月19日的节日集会我们能了解到的是它是学校里举行的一场盛大的庆祝活动。故选A项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据标题“Fine Arts Students Deliver Magical Performances(艺术系学生表演魔术)”并分析全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了布鲁克海文学校的学生们呈现了一系列非凡的表演和即将到来的春季演出的计划安排，所以本文应该是一篇学校通讯。故选C项。 B A six-year-old longing to keep a unicorn in her backyard figured she’d get the hard part out of the way first. Last November, Madeline wrote a letter to the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control with a straightforward request. “Dear LA County, I would like your approval if I can have a unicorn in my backyard if I can find one. Please send me a letter in response.” Director Mayeda replied two weeks later. The department does in fact license unicorns she said, under certain conditions. Those include polishing the unicorn’s horn at least once a month with a soft cloth, feeding it watermelon at least once a week, covering it with only nontoxic and biodegradable sparkles and giving it regular access to sunlight, moonbeams and rainbows. And, because unicorns are indeed very rare to find, the department is also giving Madeline a toy unicorn to keep her company during her search, as a token of appreciation. “It is always rewarding to hear from young people who thoughtfully consider the requirements of providing a loving home for animals” Mayeda wrote in the letter. “I like your sense of responsible pet ownership to seek permission in advance to keep a unicorn in Los Angeles County.” Mayeda told the Washington Post that this is the first time the department has received a request for a license for a unicorn or any mythical creature. They were impressed with the first-grader for wanting to ask permission in the first place, and doing her research to work out how to go about that. She and her colleagues deal with a lot of “life-and-death” issues on the job, whether that’s seeing cases of animal abuse or animals hurting people or making decisions about having to put down dangerous or sick animals. So Madeline’s letter has considerably brightened their spirits, and she is due to visit the department this week to discuss her unicorn license application. Safe to say, she’s in for a magical surprise. 4. Why did Madeline write the letter? A. To apply to visit a unicorn. B. To learn to provide animal care. C. To ask permission to keep a pet. D. To figure out how to find a unicorn. 5. What can we learn from paragraph 3? A. Her application was disapproved. B. Requirements should be met for the license. C. She was presented with a live unicorn. D. Guidance was given for her search. 6. Which of the following best describes Mayeda? A. Imaginative. B. Sensitive. C. Flexible. D. Convincing. 7. Why does the department think the letter “has brightened their spirits”? A. Because it is the first application letter for a pet. B. Because animal protection is a life-and-death issue. C. Because they are worn out with their daily work. D. Because they are touched with the girl’s deeds. 【答案】4. C 5. B 6. B 7. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要说明了六岁的孩子Madeline写信给洛杉矶县动物保护与控制部门，希望获得许可养一只独角兽。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Last November, Madeline wrote a letter to the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control with a straightforward request. “Dear LA County, I would like your approval if I can have a unicorn in my backyard if I can find one. Please send me a letter in response.”(去年11月，马德琳给洛杉矶县动物保护与控制部门写了一封信，直截了当地提出了要求。“亲爱的洛杉矶县，如果我能在后院找到一只独角兽，我希望得到你的批准。请回信给我。”)”可知，Madeline写这封信是为了请求允许养宠物。故选C。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Director Mayeda replied two weeks later. The department does in fact license unicorns, she said, under certain conditions. Those include polishing the unicorn’s horn at least once a month with a soft cloth, feeding it watermelon at least once a week, covering it with only nontoxic and biodegradable sparkles and giving it regular access to sunlight, moonbeams and rainbows. And, because unicorns are indeed very rare to find, the department is also giving Madeline a toy unicorn to keep her company during her search, as a token of appreciation.(两周后，Mayeda局长回复了我。她说，在某些条件下，该部门确实向独角兽发放了许可证。这些措施包括每月至少用软布擦拭一次独角兽的角，每周至少给它喂一次西瓜，只在它身上涂上无毒和可生物降解的火花，并定期让它接触阳光、月光和彩虹。而且，由于独角兽确实非常罕见，该部门还送给马德琳一个玩具独角兽，在她寻找的过程中陪伴她，作为感谢的象征)”可知，要获得许可应满足一些要求。故选B。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段““It is always rewarding to hear from young people who thoughtfully consider the requirements of providing a loving home for animals,” Mayeda wrote in the letter. “I like your sense of responsible pet ownership to seek permission in advance to keep a unicorn in Los Angeles County.”(Mayeda在信中写道：“听到年轻人深思熟虑地考虑为动物提供一个充满爱的家的要求，总是令人欣慰的。我喜欢你这种负责任的养宠物意识，在洛杉矶县养独角兽之前要事先征得许可。”)”可推知，Mayeda很体贴谨慎。故选B。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“They were impressed with the first-grader for wanting to ask permission in the first place, and doing her research to work out how to go about that. (他们对这位一年级学生印象深刻，因为她一开始就想申请许可，并通过研究来找出如何做到这一点。)”和“So Madeline’s letter has considerably brightened their spirits, and she is due to visit the department this week to discuss her unicorn license application. Safe to say, she’s in for a magical surprise.(因此，Madeline的信大大振奋了他们的精神，她将于本周访问该部门，讨论她的独角兽许可证申请。可以肯定地说，她会有一个神奇的惊喜)”可知，该部门认为这封信“振奋了他们的精神”因为他们被女孩认真的行为感动了。故选D。 C Among bearing a reputation for various characteristics ranging from the good to the bad, millennials(千禧一代) have notably been labeled the “job-hopping” generation. A Deloitte survey revealed that 49% of millennials might quit their jobs within the next two years. While some from older generations may interpret this as a sign of laziness, a deeper look suggests more complex motivations. At first glance, there are a variety of reasons and circumstances that may lead a person to job hop occasionally. However, beyond the conventional reasons like obtaining better salaries or greater job stability, many millennials have been increasingly motivated by value-driven goals. Surveys show that some go to the extent of suffering pay cuts to pursue positions that provide better learning opportunities. Additionally, some even quit their positions for companies which are aligned with their value system better. In response to such a trend, employers are taking steps to improve workplace culture and to pay more attention to the professional growth and development of individuals. Visibly, Millennials’ boldness in pursuing new job opportunities is also shaped by emerging economic trends and novel business models, such as the gig economy, where self-employed and temporary work caters to those who value flexibility and work-life balance. Additionally, social media has created new career paths, from blogging to content creation, leading more millennials to leave traditional desk jobs for unconventional careers. Hence, one can’t say for certain that job-hopping indicates laziness. Instead, it shows millennials’ wandering off the beaten track to explore new opportunities and development. However, job-hopping remains controversial. Some employers appreciate the diversity in experience and skills job-hopping brings about, while others view it negatively, seeing it as a lack of commitment. There is concern that millennials, raised in relatively prosperous times, may possess less patience and resilience. Yet, at a materialistic society, millennial generation’s pursuit of meaning in their careers offers inspiration. They should never be discouraged to define new horizons of success when their career decisions are driven by healthy ambition and an appetite for upskilling. 8. What phenomenon does the first paragraph describe? A. Millennials switch jobs frequently. B. Millennials are reluctant to seek jobs. C. Millennials have fewer job opportunities. D. Millennials are particular about their jobs. 9. The underlined phrase “are aligned with” in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by . A. go beyond B. correspond to C. conflict with D. compete against 10. The emerging gig economy attracts Millennials in that it allows for . A. decent income B. high social status C. definite freedom D. self-paced schedule 11. What is the author’s view on the job-hopping generation? A. They are characterized by laziness. B. They lack diverse work experience. C. They prioritize individual fulfillment. D. They should bear more responsibility. 【答案】8. A 9. B 10. D 11. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章说明了千禧一代经常换工作，分析了这一现象背后的原因以及影响。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Among bearing a reputation for various characteristics ranging from the good to the bad, millennials(千禧一代) have notably been labeled the “job-hopping” generation. A Deloitte survey revealed that 49% of millennials might quit their jobs within the next two years.(千禧一代有着各种各样的特点，从好的到坏的，尤其是被贴上了“跳槽”一代的标签。德勤的一项调查显示，49%的千禧一代可能会在未来两年内辞职)”可知，第一段描述了千禧一代经常换工作。故选A。 【9题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Surveys show that some go to the extent of suffering pay cuts to pursue positions that provide better learning opportunities.(调查显示，有些人为了追求能提供更好学习机会的职位，甚至不惜降薪)”以及“Additionally, some even quit their positions for companies which(此外，一些人甚至辞职去了……公司)”以及后文“value system(价值观体系)”可知，千禧一代会为了更好的学习机会不惜降薪，additionally表示递进，推测他们也会辞职去更符合他们价值观体系的公司。故划线词意思是“符合，相当”。故选B。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Visibly, Millennials’ boldness in pursuing new job opportunities is also shaped by emerging economic trends and novel business models, such as the gig economy, where self-employed and temporary work caters to those who value flexibility and work-life balance.(显然，千禧一代大胆追求新工作机会也受到了新兴经济趋势和新商业模式的影响，比如零工经济，在零工经济中，自雇和临时工作迎合了那些重视灵活性和工作与生活平衡的人)”可知，新兴的零工经济吸引了千禧一代，因为它允许自定进度。故选D。 【11题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Yet, at a materialistic society, millennial generation’s pursuit of meaning in their careers offers inspiration. They should never be discouraged to define new horizons of success when their career decisions are driven by healthy ambition and an appetite for upskilling.(然而，在一个物质至上的社会里，千禧一代对职业意义的追求给了他们灵感。当他们的职业决定是由健康的抱负和对提高技能的渴望驱动的时候，他们就不应该被阻止去定义成功的新视野。)”可知，作者对跳槽一代的看法是他们优先考虑个人实现。故选C。 D Shadows are often associated with darkness and uncertainty. Now, researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) are giving shadows a positive spin by demonstrating a way to harness this common but often overlooked optical (光学的) effect to generate electricity. The team created a device called a shadow-effect energy generator (SEG), which makes use of the contrast in illumination (照明) between lit and shadowed areas to generate electricity. It’s made up of a series of thin strips of gold film on a silicon layer, which is then placed on a flexible plastic base. “In conventional optoelectronics (光电子学) where a steady source of light is used to power devices, shadows are undesirable, since they degrade the performance of devices. In this work, we took advantage of the illumination contrast caused by shadows as an indirect source of power. The contrast in illumination causes a voltage (电压) difference between the shadow and illuminated sections, resulting in an electric current. This novel concept of harvesting energy in the presence of shadows is unprecedented.” explained research team leader Professor Tan Swee Ching. Mobile electronic devices such as smart phones, smart glasses and e-watches require efficient and continuous power supply. As these devices are worn both indoors and outdoors, wearable power sources that could harness surrounding light can potentially improve the function of these devices. While commercially available solar cells can perform this role in an outdoor environment, their energy harvesting efficiency drops significantly under indoor conditions where shadows are persistent. This new approach to maximizing the efficiency of energy harvesting is both exciting and timely. “When the whole SEG is under illumination or in shadow, the amount of electricity generated is very low or none at all. When a part of the SEG is illuminated, a significant electrical output is detected. We also found that the best surface area for electricity generation is when half of the SEG is illuminated and the other half in shadow, as this gives enough area for charge generation and collection respectively.” said co- team leader Professor Andrew Wee. The NUS researchers are also looking at developing wearable SEGs attached to clothing to harvest energy during normal daily activities. Another promising area of research is the development of low- cost SEG for efficient harvesting of energy from indoor lighting. 12. Why are shadows considered undesirable in traditional optoelectronics? A. They serve no useful purpose. B. They weaken device performance. C. They are rare in outdoor conditions. D. They are difficult to control or predict. 13. What do we know about the SEG? A. It’s specially designed to work in open areas. B. It will replace existing solar cells once and for all. C. It’s most effective when fully positioned in light or in shadow. D. It requires a balance of light and shadow to maximize electricity generation. 14. What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. The SEG is unlikely to work efficiently in dark places. B. The researchers are looking to reduce the cost of the SEG. C. The development of SEG is limited by its high production cost. D. The researchers are developing wearable SEGs attached to smart phones. 15. What does the text mainly talk about? A. An innovative use of shadows to generate electricity. B. The problems with shadows in conventional optoelectronics. C. The challenges of adapting technology for wearable devices. D. A need for efficient power supply in mobile electronic devices. 【答案】12. B 13. D 14. B 15. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了一项新的可产生电的发明，该发明利用明亮和阴影区域之间的照明对比来发电，该设备被称为“阴影效应能量发生器”。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段内容“In conventional optoelectronics where a steady source of light is used to power devices, shadows are undesirable, since they degrade the performance of devices.(在传统的光电子技术中，使用稳定的光源为设备供电，阴影是不可取的，因为它们会降低设备的性能。)”可知，阴影不可取的原因在于它们会降低设备的性能。故选B项。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第五段内容“We also found that the best surface area for electricity generation is when half of the SEG is illuminated and the other half in shadow, as this gives enough area for charge generation and collection respectively.(我们还发现，发电的最佳表面积是当SEG的一半被照亮而另一半处于阴影中时，因为这分别为电荷的产生和收集提供了足够的面积。)”可知，当SEG的一半被照亮而另一半处于阴影中时，即，光影面积平衡时，可实现最佳发电表面积。由此可推知，它需要光和影的平衡来最大限度地发电。故选D项。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章末尾段内容“Another promising area of research is the development of low-cost SEG for efficient harvesting of energy from indoor lighting.(另一个有前景的研究领域是开发低成本的SEG，以有效地从室内照明中收集能量。)”可知，开发低成本的SEG是有前景的。由此可推知，研究人员在寻求降低SEG的成本。故选B项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Now, researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) are giving shadows a positive spin by demonstrating a way to harness this common but often overlooked optical (光学的) effect to generate electricity.(现在，新加坡国立大学的研究人员正在给阴影一个积极的转变，他们展示了一种利用这种常见但常被忽视的光学效应来发电的方法。)”和文章第二段内容“The team created a device called a shadow-effect energy generator (SEG), which makes use of the contrast in illumination between lit and shadowed areas to generate electricity.(该团队创建了一种称为阴影效应能量发生器（SEG）的设备，该设备利用明亮和阴影区域之间的照明对比来发电。)”可知，文章主要以“阴影效应能量发生器（SEG）”为话题，对其原理和应用进行了阐述。因此，选项A“An innovative use of shadows to generate electricity.(一种利用阴影发电的创新方法。)”可对文章内容进行概述。故选A项。 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Every day, we face a series of opportunities to do the right thing. Sometimes we seize(抓住) those moments; other times, we don’t. ____16____ And what drives some people to take the moral high ground? Jessie Sun interviewed 952 people about the motivations(动机) for moral behavior and the changes they wished to make in their lives in order to become more morally good. When we think about morals, we often think about making “personal sacrifices(牺牲)” for the greater good. In Sun’s study, she found that nearly half of the participants said they were most encouraged to become more moral for themselves. ____17____ And fewer participants said that they most wanted to benefit friends and people in general. Moreover, many people believe that acting more morally—for example, being more thoughtful, more open-minded—would increase their own well-being. The more they believed that their moral change would have positive results for themselves, the more they reported being encouraged to make that change. ____18____ That was the most surprising finding in the study. ____19____ Interestingly, participants generally expected possible harms to themselves and others if they were honest. You can imagine that some people regularly tell white lies to save other people’s feelings, and they believe it would be hurtful if they were honest. Researchers also asked people about the things they’d like to improve about themselves. If they’re extremely shy, they usually want to become more comfortable in social situations. But if they aren’t especially honest or thoughtful, they usually won’t improve those aspects of their lives on purpose. ____20____ A. How can we become more moral? B. So, why do we make these choices? C. Being moral just isn’t what most people consider first. D. Being moral means different things to different people. E. But people see some disadvantages of being moral, too. F. In short, many people want to become more moral for their own benefits. G. Sixteen percent said that they most wanted to become more moral for their family. 【答案】16. B 17. G 18. F 19. E 20. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了人们决定变得有道德背后的动机。 【16题详解】 前文“Every day, we face a series of opportunities to do the right thing. Sometimes we seize(抓住) those moments; other times, we don’t.(每天，我们都面临着一系列做正确事情的机会。有时我们会抓住这些时刻；其他时候，我们不会。)”提到了有的时候我们会抓住机会做正确的事情，而有的时候则不会。后文“And what drives some people to take the moral high ground?(是什么驱使一些人走上道德高地？)”提出了对这种情况的另一个疑问。由此可知，空处应是对前文所述情况提出的疑问，B项“那么，我们为什么会做出这些决定？”符合题意。故选B。 【17题详解】 前文“In Sun’s study, she found that nearly half of the participants said they were most encouraged to become more moral for themselves.(在孙的研究中，她发现近一半的参与者表示，他们最受鼓励的是为自己变得更有道德。)”讲述了近一半参与者想为自己变得有道德。后文“And fewer participants said that they most wanted to benefit friends and people in general.(更少的参与者表示，他们最想让朋友和普通人受益。)”讲述了较少的参与者想为朋友和普通人变得有道德。空处应承上启下，讲述参与者为其他原因而变得有道德，G项“16%的人表示，他们最想为自己的家庭变得更有道德。”符合题意。故选G。 【18题详解】 前文“The more they believed that their moral change would have positive results for themselves, the more they reported being encouraged to make that change.(他们越是相信自己的道德改变会给自己带来积极的结果，他们就越是被鼓励做出这种改变。)”讲述了相信道德上的改变会给自己带来积极的结果会让人们有动力去改变，空处应进一步对这种行为进行评价，F项“简言之，许多人想要为了让自己受益而变得更有道德。”符合题意。故选F。 【19题详解】 空处是本段主旨句。根据下文中的“Interestingly, participants generally expected possible harms to themselves and others if they were honest.(有趣的是，参与者通常认为，如果他们诚实的话，可能会对自己和他人造成伤害。)”可知，有道德可能会产生伤害，所以E项“但人们也看到了道德的一些弊端。”符合题意。故选E。 【20题详解】 前文“But if they aren’t especially honest or thoughtful, they usually won’t improve those aspects of their lives on purpose.(但如果他们不是特别诚实或体贴，他们通常不会故意改善生活的这些方面。)”可知，人们不会有意去改善自己道德上的不足，空处应承接上文，对上文进一步进行说明，C项“道德并不是大多数人首先考虑的。”符合题意。故选C。 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。 For the past 18 years, my daughter has been around me all the time. Now that she is in college, the ___21___ of our relationship has totally changed and our relationship is completely ___22___. I’m not going to be there every morning to have breakfast with her. I won’t know when she’s mad or when she’s happy. Here’s a little story of our new ___23___. A week ago, my daughter wanted to ___24___ so she called me during the day as I was in meetings. I ___25___her later on, but she was in class. At midnight, she reached out ___26___ to ask if we could talk. Well, guess what? I was ___27___ . I thought we would talk the next day, but she was not ___28___ . Research shows that parents are ___29___ when their children are grown up, but for me that is when I start to get concerned. I am always left to____30____ , how can I, as a parent, remain ____31____to my daughter to guide, support and love through life's changes? We may have to ____32____ the way we communicate. My daughter encouraged me to go digital. That’s how I ventured into the world of social media, following her updates and occasionally sharing my own experiences. Through this ____33____ presence, the physical gap is ____34____and I feel I still have an active role in her life. This experience serves as a reminder that ____35____, however scary, holds the promise of growth in our shared journey. 21. A. problem B. progress C. goal D. context 22. A. cold B. special C. different D. casual 23. A. normal B. idea C. approach D. solution 24. A. catch up B. take over C. check out D. break away 25. A. visited B. touched C. tried D. emailed 26. A. by taxi B. by text C. in private D. in person 27. A. stupid B. angry C. excited D. asleep 28. A. available B. interested C. ready D. guilty 29. A. saddest B. busiest C. happiest D. best 30 A. decide B. wonder C. investigate D. distinguish 31. A. kind B. appreciative C. sensitive D. relevant 32. A. voice B. ignore C. shift D. continue 33. A. human B. virtual C. physical D. permanent 34. A. widened B. formed C. broken D. bridged 35. A. college B. relationship C. change D. communication 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. B 31. D 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者与女儿之间关系随着女儿进入大学而发生的变化，以及作者如何适应这种变化并努力维持与女儿的联系。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：既然她已经上大学了，我们关系的背景完全改变了，我们的关系也完全不同了。A. problem问题；B. progress进步；C. goal目标；D. context背景。根据上文“For the past 18 years, my daughter has been around me all the time. Now that she is in college(在过去的18年里，我的女儿一直陪在我身边。现在她上了大学)”可推理出此处说的是作者和女儿的关系背景发生了变化，故选D项。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. cold冷的；B. special特殊的；C. different不同的；D. casual漫不经心的。根据上文“For the past 18 years, my daughter has been around me all the time. Now that she is in college(在过去的18年里，我的女儿一直陪在我身边。现在她上了大学)”以及下文“I'm not going to be there every morning to have breakfast with her(我不会每天早上都在那里陪她吃早餐了。)”可推理出此处说的是作者和女儿的关系与以前不同了，故选C项。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这是我们新常态一个小故事。A. normal常态；B. idea想法；C. approach方法；D. solution解决办法。根据下文“A week ago, my daughter wanted to … so she called me during the day as I was in meetings. I …her later on, but she was in class.(一周前，我女儿想……，所以她白天给我打电话，那时我在开会。我后来……，但是她在上课)”可推理出此处说的是作者与女儿相处的新常态，故选A项。 【24题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：一周前，我女儿想和我聊聊天（了解情况），所以在我开会期间她给我打了电话。A. catch up了解；B. take over接管；C. check out结账离开；D. break away突然离开。根据下文“ask if we could talk(询问是否能聊天)”可推理出此处上下文说的是女儿想聊天了解作者的情况，故选A项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：后来我试着联系她，但她在上课。A. visited拜访；B. touched触摸；C. tried试图；D. emailed发电子邮件。根据下文“but she was in class(但是她在上课)”可推理出作者试图联系女儿，故选C项。 【26题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：到了午夜，她发短信问我能否聊聊。A. by taxi坐出租车；B. by text通过短信；C. in private私下地；D. in person亲自。根据下文“ask if we could talk(询问是否能聊天)”结合时间是半夜可推理出女儿通过短信询问作者能否聊天，故选B项。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我在睡觉。A. stupid愚蠢的；B. angry生气的；C. excited感到兴奋的；D. asleep睡着的。根据上文“At midnight(在午夜)”可推理出作者已经睡着了，故选D项。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我以为第二天我们能谈话，但是她没空。A. available有空的；B. interested感兴趣的；C. ready准备好的；D. guilty内疚的。根据上文“I thought we would talk the next day, but(我以为第二天我们能谈话，但是……)”可推理出作者的女儿没空，故选A项。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：研究表明，父母在孩子长大后最幸福，但对我来说，这正是我开始担忧的时候。A. saddest最伤心的；B. busiest最忙的；C. happiest最幸福的；D. best最好的。根据下文“but for me that is when I start to get concerned(这正是我开始担忧的时候)”可推理出空白处应填表示“最幸福的”含义的表达，故选C项。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我总是在想，作为父母，我怎样才能保持与女儿的相关性，通过生活的变化来指导、支持和爱护她？A. decide决定；B. wonder想弄明白；C. investigate调查；D. distinguish区分。根据下文“how can I, as a parent, remain relevant to my daughter to guide, support and love through life’s changes?( 作为父母，我怎样才能保持与女儿的相关性，指导、支持和爱护她度过生活的变化？)”可知，下文说的是作者试图弄明白的问题，空白处应填表示“想弄明白”含义的表达，故选B项。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. kind善良的；B. appreciative感激的；C. sensitive敏感的；D. relevant相关联的。根据下文“to guide, support and love through life’s changes(指导、支持和爱护她度过生活的变化)”可知，此处说的是作者希望能帮助孩子指导、支持和爱护她度过生活的变化，希望自己能保持与女儿的生活的相关性，故选D项。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们可能需要改变我们的沟通方式。A. voice表达；B. ignore忽视；C. shift改变；D. continue继续。根据下文“My daughter encouraged me to go digital.(我女儿鼓励我使用数字工具)”可知此处说的是要改变沟通的方式，故选C项。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：通过这种虚拟存在，物理上的距离被弥合了，我觉得自己仍然在她生活中扮演着一个积极的角色。A. human人的；B. virtual虚拟的；C. physical身体的；D. permanent永久的。根据上文“My daughter encouraged me to go digital.(我女儿鼓励我使用数字工具)”可知作者接受女儿的建议，使用数字工具，通过虚拟的方式得以仍然在女儿的生活中扮演着一个积极的角色，故选B项。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. widened加宽；B. formed形成；C. broken破坏；D. bridged弥合。根据上文“the physical gap(物理上的距离)”以及下文“I feel I still have an active role in her life(我觉得自己仍然在她生活中扮演着一个积极的角色)”可推理出此处说的是作者通过参与数字工具，得以弥合了物理上的距离，仍然在女儿的生活中扮演着一个积极的角色，故选D项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这段经历提醒我们，无论变化多么令人害怕，它都承载着我们在共同旅程中成长的希望。A. college学院；B. relationship关系；C. change变化；D. communication沟通。根据上文“For the past 18 years, my daughter has been around me all the time. Now that she is in college(在过去的18年里，我的女儿一直陪在我身边。现在她上了大学)”以及“My daughter encouraged me to go digital.(我女儿鼓励我使用数字工具)”、“I feel I still have an active role in her life(我觉得自己仍然在她生活中扮演着一个积极的角色)”可知，作者的女儿去上大学，两人的关系发生了变化，但是作者采纳女儿的建议使用数字工具，得以弥合了物理上的距离，仍然在女儿的生活中扮演着一个积极的角色，故选C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。 StarLink, developed by SpaceX, intends to provide high-speed internet access globally. This satellite-based service ___36___ (make) up of a series of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites ___37___ communicate through advanced laser technology, forming a global network. StarLink is designed to be a solution for developing regions, offering ___38___ (rely) internet resistant to weather conditions, with speeds ___39___ (expect) to reach up to 1 Gbps — significantly faster than traditional broadband. Initially ___40___ (focus) on the U. S. and Canada, the service plans to expand worldwide by the end of2022, aiming ___41___ (bridge) the digital divide between urban and rural areas. The project not only seeks to enhance connectivity for those in challenging circumstances but also promises to provide more people with access ___42___ information and resources. ___43___ it progresses, StarLink is ready to transform the landscape of internet access, ___44___ (potential) changing how people around the world connect and interact. In summary, StarLink represents ____45____ groundbreaking advancement in global internet accessibility, with significant implications for individuals and communities traditionally left behind. 【答案】36. is made 37. that##which 38. reliable 39. expected 40. focusing 41. to bridge 42. to 43. As 44. potentially 45. a 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了SpaceX开发的StarLink项目，该项目旨在通过一系列低地球轨道卫星，利用先进的激光技术提供全球高速互联网接入服务，并计划在全球范围内扩展，以缩小城乡数字鸿沟。 【36题详解】 考查时态语态和主谓一致。句意：这项基于卫星的服务由一系列低地球轨道(LEO)卫星组成，这些卫星通过先进的激光技术进行通信，形成一个全球网络。make up(组成，构成)是谓语动词，与主语This satellite-based service之间是被动关系，描述客观事实用一般现在时的被动语态，主语是单数名词，谓语动词用单数形式；be made up of“由……组成”。故填is made。 【37题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：这项基于卫星的服务由一系列低地球轨道(LEO)卫星组成，这些卫星通过先进的激光技术进行通信，形成一个全球网络。“ communicate through advanced laser technology”是定语从句，修饰先行词satellites，指物，关系词将其代入定语从句作主语，应使用关系代词that或which引导该定语从句。故填that/which。 【38题详解】 考查形容词。句意：StarLink旨在为发展地区提供可靠的、不受天气影响的互联网，预计速度可达1Gbps，比传统宽带快得多。提示词修饰名词internet，用形容词reliable作定语，意为“可靠的”。故填reliable。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：StarLink旨在为发展地区提供可靠的、不受天气影响的互联网，预计速度可达1Gbps，比传统宽带快得多。expect(预计)作with复合结构中宾语补足语，与其逻辑主语speeds之间是被动关系，用过去分词expected表被动。故填expected。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：起初专注于美国和加拿大，该服务计划到2022年底在全球范围内扩展，旨在缩小城乡数字鸿沟。“(focus) on the U. S. and Canada”作伴随状语，focus on(专注于)用非谓语动词，与其逻辑主语the service之间是主动关系，用现在分词表主动，作状语。故填focusing。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：起初专注于美国和加拿大，该服务计划到2022年底在全球范围内扩展，旨在缩小城乡数字鸿沟。aim to do sth.是固定搭配，意为“旨在做某事”，用不定式作宾语。故填to bridge。 【42题详解】 考查介词。句意：该项目不仅旨在为那些处于困境中的人提高连接性，而且还承诺为更多人提供获取信息和资源的途径。access to...是固定搭配，意为“使用或获取……的机会/权利/途径”，to是介词。故填to。 【43题详解】 考查连词。句意：随着它的进展，StarLink准备改变互联网接入的格局，潜在地改变世界各地人们的连接和互动方式。“ it progresses”是时间状语从句，结合句意，表示“随着……”，应使用从属连词as引导该状语从句。故填As。 【44题详解】 考查副词。句意：随着它的进展，StarLink准备改变互联网接入的格局，潜在地能改变世界各地人们的连接和互动方式。提示词修饰changing，用副词potentially作状语，意为“可能地，潜在地”。故填potentially。 【45题详解】 考查冠词。句意：总之，StarLink代表了全球互联网接入方面的一项重大进步，对传统上被忽视的个人和社区具有重要意义。可数名词advancement作宾语，表示“一项进步”，泛指，且groundbreaking是发音以辅音素开头的单词，用不定冠词a修饰。故填a。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 学校英文报正在开展以Popular Books among Students 为题的讨论。请依据图表中的调查结果写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1．读书状况描述； 2．简单评论； 3．你的建议。 注意： 1．写作词数应为80左右； 2．请在答题卡的相应位置作答。 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】According to the survey conducted in our school, 43% of the students prefer to read science books, followed by comics readers, which accounts for 26%. 18% of the students enjoy reading sports and music books while 13% of the students like to read classical books. It is encouraging to see so many students reading regularly, as reading can improve comprehension skills and cultivate imagination. However, we should also encourage students to read books outside their comfort zone to broaden their horizons and explore new perspectives. From my point of view, I suggest our school organize book clubs or reading groups, where students can discuss and share their thoughts. It can stimulate their curiosity and critical thinking and enhance their social skills. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文,是一篇图表作文。要求考生写一篇投稿短文，根据最受学生欢迎书的调查结果拼图，进行调查状况描述，做出简单评论以及提出建议。 【详解】1.词汇积累 根据：According to → Be based on 拓宽：broaden → widen 提高：enhance → improve 依我之见：From my point of view → In my opinion 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：From my point of view, I suggest our school organize book clubs or reading groups. Students can discuss and share their thoughts in the clubs and groups. 拓展句：From my point of view, I suggest our school organize book clubs or reading groups, where students can discuss and share their thoughts. 【点睛】【高分句型1】From my point of view, I suggest our school organize book clubs or reading groups, where students can discuss and share their thoughts.（运用了where引导的非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】It is encouraging to see so many students reading regularly, as reading can improve comprehension skills and cultivate imagination.（运用了it作形式主语，to see作真正的主语，as引导原因语从句） 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 The sun was setting over Springdale, casting shadows across the busy community center. A group of teenagers, the members of the Springdale Youth Committee, gathered at a table. They looked determined and worried. Among them was Emily, a smart but often unnoticed girl who loves helping others. For weeks, they had been organizing a fundraising event for the local homeless shelter, as the shelter struggled to assist the increasing number of individuals seeking help. The big day was one week away, and everything was set — until they discovered another group had a similar charity event on the same day. This could divide the people who might come and the donations they hoped to get. “We can’t change the date now,” said Tom, a senior member, his voice filled with frustration. “We’ve already sent out invitations, and the place is booked.” Emily listened quietly to the discussion. She knew changing the date wasn’t possible, but she also realized competing with another worthy cause could hurt both sides. After the meeting ended without a solution, Emily decided to take action. She spent the next day looking into ways to work with the other group, hoping to find a way that would help both the homeless shelter and the other cause. The next day, she came to the committee with a suggestion. “What if we join our events?” she asked. “We could share resources, work together on promoting, and most importantly, make sure both causes are supported by the community.” The members looked at each other, some doubtful, others interested. “That’s a great idea, Emily, but how will we get them to agree?” Laura, another member, asked. Emily had already thought this through. “I’ll talk to their organizer and show them the benefits of a joint event.” She knew the path ahead would be challenging, but she was determined to make it happen for Springdale and its people. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Para 1 The committee agreed to let Emily lead this effort. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Para 2 After days of negotiation, Emily finally got a positive reply. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 The committee agreed to let Emily lead this effort. As expected, the idea of partnering with the rival organization met with opposition. The other group, protective of their previous hard work, was initially reluctant to accept Emily’s proposal. They worried that their unique voice would be lost in the mix, insisting that their event should stand alone. Emily, unshaken, continued to highlight the benefits of partnership, emphasizing the potential for more donations and increased community involvement. It was a tough sell, but Emily’s determination and the sound reasoning of her plan gradually broke through their initial reluctance. After days of negotiation, Emily finally got a positive reply. They had come to realize the value in Emily’s proposal and agreed to collaborate. The two teams began working together, pooling their resources and expertise to create a single, unified event. The result was an overwhelming success, attracting a larger crowd and fostering a sense of unity among the participants. The substantial funds collected profoundly benefited both the homeless shelter and the other cause, showing that when organizations put aside their differences and worked together towards a common goal, the power of collaboration could make a real difference. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了女孩艾米丽喜欢帮助别人，几个星期以来，他们一直在为当地的无家可归者收容所组织筹款活动，因为收容所正在努力帮助越来越多的寻求帮助的人。某次活动中，他们发现另一个团体在同一天举行了类似的慈善活动。这可能会把可能来的人和他们希望得到的捐款区分开来。最终在艾米丽的努力下，活动成功举行。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“委员会同意让艾米丽领导这项工作”可知，第一段可描写艾米丽为活动的成功举行所付出的努力。 ②由第二段首句内容“经过几天的谈判，艾米丽终于得到了肯定的答复”可知，第二段可描写活动成功举行，筹集到了善款。 2.续写线索：同意让艾米丽领导——艾米丽坚持合作——得到肯定答复——一起合作——活动成功——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①接受：accept/embrace ②担心：worry/concern ③强调：emphasize/stress 情绪类 ①不愿意的：reluctant/unwilling ②艰难：tough/difficult 【点睛】[高分句型1] They worried that their unique voice would be lost in the mix, insisting that their event should stand alone. (运用了that引导宾语从句) [高分句型2] The result was an overwhelming success, attracting a larger crowd and fostering a sense of unity among the participants. (运用了现在分词作状语) 1-5 ACACA 6-10 ABCBA 11-15 BCCBB 16-20 ACBAC 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024-2025学年度第一学期高二年级阶段性检测 英语试题 2024. 12 本试卷共四部分，共12页。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，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 does the woman offer to share with the man? A. A book of poetry. B. An article. C. A poem. 2. How does the woman benefit from volunteering? A. She makes more friends. B. She becomes more social. C. She gains a stronger sense of community. 3. Which of the following is Helen interested in now? A Painting. B. Gardening. C. Playing music. 4. What did Amy do over the weekend? A. She read books indoors. B. She played with her friends. C. She spent quality time with her family. 5. What does the man think of the history project? A. It was difficult. B. It was exciting. C. It was helpful. 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. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a cleaner's. B. In a coffee shop. C. In a clothes store. 7. What will the man do next? A. Attend a party. B. Meet some friends. C. Buy a birthday gift. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. Why does the man come to the woman? A. To try a new product. B. To do a promotion. C. To ask for feedback. 9. How does the woman feel about the voices on the app? A. Most of them are unclear. B. Some of them are strange. C. All of them are correct in pronunciation 听第8段材料，回答第10至 13题。 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Father and daughter. B. Teacher and student. C. University friends. 11. What is Kate's problem? A. She feels sad about leaving school B. She had an argument with her friends. C. She doesn't know which university to attend 12. What might Kate want to be in life? A. A university teacher. B. A software engineer. C. A fashion designer. 13. What does the man suggest Kate do? A. Make more friends. B. Choose a different major. C. Give Melissa more time. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What is the main idea of the conversation? A The secrets of the universe. B. Some facts about dark matter. C. Theories on dark matter. 15. What is the man doing? A Presenting research results. B. Conducting an interview. C. Watching a TV show. 16. What do we know about the dark matter? A. It has no reaction to light B. It's widely known by people. C. It's the most important part of the universe. 17. How much of the universe is made up of dark energy? A. About 5%. B. About 26%. C. About 69%. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. Who might the speaker probably he? A. A weather reporter. B. A town official. C. A rescue worker. 19. What is the first tip the speaker offers? A. Keep informed. B. Look for supplies. C. Stay calm and quiet. 20. What does the speaker remind the listeners to do if their home is flooded? A. Stay with families and wait for help. B. Contact the local leaders right away. C. Avoid driving cars through flooded roads. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15 小题；每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分）. 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。 A Fine Arts Students Deliver Magical Performances As the winter holidays approach,Brookhaven School students presented an array of extraordinary performances showcasing immense talent within our fine arts community. From the band concert to the choral concerts, each event highlighted the dedication and exceptional gifts of our students. The December 12 Eagles Band Concert filled Woodruff Auditorium with melodies that captured the festive spirit.On December 14, the Foundations Christmas Choral Concert featured spirited performances by our 7th graders. The finale of seasonal fine arts showcases occurred on December 18 in Brady Theater with the Senior Chior Concert,spotlighting high school singers. A highly anticipated tradition,the school-wide Holiday Assembly on December 19, hosted by esteemed Fine Arts Department Chair Mr.Kaminer, embodied the true essence of the holiday season. Angelic songs filled Young Gym, followed by joyous laughter and cheers as the “best costume” winners received their awards. Even the youngest War Eagles,the children in the Brookhaven Early Learning Center, attended the celebrations.Following the event, students merrily left school for the holiday break. Looking toward 2024, anticipation builds for the Brookhaven theater spring productions. “Something Rotten!” promises high-energy comedic performances by theater students, while “Tuck Everlasting” assures a moving portrayal by talented Foundations students. Furthermore,the Brookhaven Dance Company will hold their showcase April 11 — 12 in Woodruff Auditorium. Tickets will soon be available for purchase. 1. What did the students at Brookhaven School do before the winter holidays? A. They performed magic tricks. B. They participated in community service. C. They gave holiday concerts. D. They presented new theatre productions. 2. What can we learn about Holiday Assembly on December 19? A It was a large celebration within the school. B. It was an award presentation for best students. C. It featured various fun music and sports events. D. It was held on the first day of the winter holiday. 3. What is the text? A. A fine arts brochure. B. A school announcement. C. A school newsletter. D. A concert advertisement. B A six-year-old longing to keep a unicorn in her backyard figured she’d get the hard part out of the way first. Last November, Madeline wrote a letter to the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control with a straightforward request. “Dear LA County, I would like your approval if I can have a unicorn in my backyard if I can find one. Please send me a letter in response.” Director Mayeda replied two weeks later. The department does in fact license unicorns, she said, under certain conditions. Those include polishing the unicorn’s horn at least once a month with a soft cloth, feeding it watermelon at least once a week, covering it with only nontoxic and biodegradable sparkles and giving it regular access to sunlight, moonbeams and rainbows. And, because unicorns are indeed very rare to find, the department is also giving Madeline a toy unicorn to keep her company during her search, as a token of appreciation. “It is always rewarding to hear from young people who thoughtfully consider the requirements of providing a loving home for animals,” Mayeda wrote in the letter. “I like your sense of responsible pet ownership to seek permission in advance to keep a unicorn in Los Angeles County.” Mayeda told the Washington Post that this is the first time the department has received a request for a license for a unicorn or any mythical creature. They were impressed with the first-grader for wanting to ask permission in the first place, and doing her research to work out how to go about that. She and her colleagues deal with a lot of “life-and-death” issues on the job, whether that’s seeing cases of animal abuse or animals hurting people or making decisions about having to put down dangerous or sick animals. So Madeline’s letter has considerably brightened their spirits, and she is due to visit the department this week to discuss her unicorn license application. Safe to say, she’s in for a magical surprise. 4. Why did Madeline write the letter? A. To apply to visit a unicorn. B. To learn to provide animal care. C. To ask permission to keep a pet. D. To figure out how to find a unicorn. 5. What can we learn from paragraph 3? A. Her application was disapproved. B. Requirements should be met for the license. C. She was presented with a live unicorn. D. Guidance was given for her search. 6. Which of the following best describes Mayeda? A. Imaginative. B. Sensitive. C. Flexible. D. Convincing. 7. Why does the department think the letter “has brightened their spirits”? A. Because it is the first application letter for a pet. B. Because animal protection is a life-and-death issue. C. Because they are worn out with their daily work. D. Because they are touched with the girl’s deeds. C Among bearing a reputation for various characteristics ranging from the good to the bad, millennials(千禧一代) have notably been labeled the “job-hopping” generation. A Deloitte survey revealed that 49% of millennials might quit their jobs within the next two years. While some from older generations may interpret this as a sign of laziness, a deeper look suggests more complex motivations. At first glance, there are a variety of reasons and circumstances that may lead a person to job hop occasionally. However, beyond the conventional reasons like obtaining better salaries or greater job stability, many millennials have been increasingly motivated by value-driven goals. Surveys show that some go to the extent of suffering pay cuts to pursue positions that provide better learning opportunities. Additionally, some even quit their positions for companies which are aligned with their value system better. In response to such a trend, employers are taking steps to improve workplace culture and to pay more attention to the professional growth and development of individuals. Visibly, Millennials’ boldness in pursuing new job opportunities is also shaped by emerging economic trends and novel business models, such as the gig economy, where self-employed and temporary work caters to those who value flexibility and work-life balance. Additionally, social media has created new career paths, from blogging to content creation, leading more millennials to leave traditional desk jobs for unconventional careers. Hence, one can’t say for certain that job-hopping indicates laziness. Instead, it shows millennials’ wandering off the beaten track to explore new opportunities and development. However, job-hopping remains controversial. Some employers appreciate the diversity in experience and skills job-hopping brings about, while others view it negatively, seeing it as a lack of commitment. There is concern that millennials, raised in relatively prosperous times, may possess less patience and resilience. Yet, at a materialistic society, millennial generation’s pursuit of meaning in their careers offers inspiration. They should never be discouraged to define new horizons of success when their career decisions are driven by healthy ambition and an appetite for upskilling. 8. What phenomenon does the first paragraph describe? A. Millennials switch jobs frequently. B. Millennials are reluctant to seek jobs. C. Millennials have fewer job opportunities. D. Millennials are particular about their jobs. 9. The underlined phrase “are aligned with” in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by . A. go beyond B. correspond to C. conflict with D. compete against 10. The emerging gig economy attracts Millennials in that it allows for . A. decent income B. high social status C. definite freedom D. self-paced schedule 11 What is the author’s view on the job-hopping generation? A. They are characterized by laziness. B. They lack diverse work experience. C. They prioritize individual fulfillment. D. They should bear more responsibility. D Shadows are often associated with darkness and uncertainty. Now, researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) are giving shadows a positive spin by demonstrating a way to harness this common but often overlooked optical (光学的) effect to generate electricity. The team created a device called a shadow-effect energy generator (SEG), which makes use of the contrast in illumination (照明) between lit and shadowed areas to generate electricity. It’s made up of a series of thin strips of gold film on a silicon layer, which is then placed on a flexible plastic base. “In conventional optoelectronics (光电子学) where a steady source of light is used to power devices, shadows are undesirable, since they degrade the performance of devices. In this work, we took advantage of the illumination contrast caused by shadows as an indirect source of power. The contrast in illumination causes a voltage (电压) difference between the shadow and illuminated sections, resulting in an electric current. This novel concept of harvesting energy in the presence of shadows is unprecedented.” explained research team leader Professor Tan Swee Ching. Mobile electronic devices such as smart phones, smart glasses and e-watches require efficient and continuous power supply. As these devices are worn both indoors and outdoors, wearable power sources that could harness surrounding light can potentially improve the function of these devices. While commercially available solar cells can perform this role in an outdoor environment, their energy harvesting efficiency drops significantly under indoor conditions where shadows are persistent. This new approach to maximizing the efficiency of energy harvesting is both exciting and timely. “When the whole SEG is under illumination or in shadow, the amount of electricity generated is very low or none at all. When a part of the SEG is illuminated, a significant electrical output is detected. We also found that the best surface area for electricity generation is when half of the SEG is illuminated and the other half in shadow, as this gives enough area for charge generation and collection respectively.” said co- team leader Professor Andrew Wee. The NUS researchers are also looking at developing wearable SEGs attached to clothing to harvest energy during normal daily activities. Another promising area of research is the development of low- cost SEG for efficient harvesting of energy from indoor lighting. 12. Why are shadows considered undesirable in traditional optoelectronics? A. They serve no useful purpose. B. They weaken device performance. C. They are rare in outdoor conditions. D. They are difficult to control or predict. 13. What do we know about the SEG? A. It’s specially designed to work in open areas. B. It will replace existing solar cells once and for all. C. It’s most effective when fully positioned in light or in shadow. D. It requires a balance of light and shadow to maximize electricity generation. 14. What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. The SEG is unlikely to work efficiently in dark places. B. The researchers are looking to reduce the cost of the SEG. C. The development of SEG is limited by its high production cost. D. The researchers are developing wearable SEGs attached to smart phones. 15. What does the text mainly talk about? A. An innovative use of shadows to generate electricity. B. The problems with shadows in conventional optoelectronics. C. The challenges of adapting technology for wearable devices. D. A need for efficient power supply in mobile electronic devices. 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Every day, we face a series of opportunities to do the right thing. Sometimes we seize(抓住) those moments; other times, we don’t. ____16____ And what drives some people to take the moral high ground? Jessie Sun interviewed 952 people about the motivations(动机) for moral behavior and the changes they wished to make in their lives in order to become more morally good. When we think about morals, we often think about making “personal sacrifices(牺牲)” for the greater good. In Sun’s study, she found that nearly half of the participants said they were most encouraged to become more moral for themselves. ____17____ And fewer participants said that they most wanted to benefit friends and people in general. Moreover, many people believe that acting more morally—for example, being more thoughtful, more open-minded—would increase their own well-being. The more they believed that their moral change would have positive results for themselves, the more they reported being encouraged to make that change. ____18____ That was the most surprising finding in the study. ____19____ Interestingly, participants generally expected possible harms to themselves and others if they were honest. You can imagine that some people regularly tell white lies to save other people’s feelings, and they believe it would be hurtful if they were honest. Researchers also asked people about the things they’d like to improve about themselves. If they’re extremely shy, they usually want to become more comfortable in social situations. But if they aren’t especially honest or thoughtful, they usually won’t improve those aspects of their lives on purpose. ____20____ A. How can we become more moral? B. So, why do we make these choices? C. Being moral just isn’t what most people consider first. D. Being moral means different things to different people. E. But people see some disadvantages of being moral, too. F. In short, many people want to become more moral for their own benefits. G. Sixteen percent said that they most wanted to become more moral for their family. 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。 For the past 18 years, my daughter has been around me all the time. Now that she is in college, the ___21___ of our relationship has totally changed and our relationship is completely ___22___. I’m not going to be there every morning to have breakfast with her. I won’t know when she’s mad or when she’s happy. Here’s a little story of our new ___23___. A week ago, my daughter wanted to ___24___ so she called me during the day as I was in meetings. I ___25___her later on, but she was in class. At midnight, she reached out ___26___ to ask if we could talk. Well, guess what? I was ___27___ . I thought we would talk the next day, but she was not ___28___ . Research shows that parents are ___29___ when their children are grown up, but for me that is when I start to get concerned. I am always left to____30____ , how can I, as a parent, remain ____31____to my daughter to guide, support and love through life's changes? We may have to ____32____ the way we communicate. My daughter encouraged me to go digital. That’s how I ventured into the world of social media, following her updates and occasionally sharing my own experiences. Through this ____33____ presence, the physical gap is ____34____and I feel I still have an active role in her life. This experience serves as a reminder that ____35____, however scary, holds the promise of growth in our shared journey. 21. A. problem B. progress C. goal D. context 22. A. cold B. special C. different D. casual 23. A. normal B. idea C. approach D. solution 24. A. catch up B. take over C. check out D. break away 25. A. visited B. touched C. tried D. emailed 26. A. by taxi B. by text C. in private D. in person 27. A. stupid B. angry C. excited D. asleep 28. A. available B. interested C. ready D. guilty 29. A. saddest B. busiest C. happiest D. best 30. A. decide B. wonder C. investigate D. distinguish 31. A. kind B. appreciative C. sensitive D. relevant 32. A. voice B. ignore C. shift D. continue 33. A. human B. virtual C. physical D. permanent 34. A. widened B. formed C. broken D. bridged 35. A. college B. relationship C. change D. communication 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。 StarLink, developed by SpaceX, intends to provide high-speed internet access globally. This satellite-based service ___36___ (make) up of a series of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites ___37___ communicate through advanced laser technology, forming a global network. StarLink is designed to be a solution for developing regions, offering ___38___ (rely) internet resistant to weather conditions, with speeds ___39___ (expect) to reach up to 1 Gbps — significantly faster than traditional broadband. Initially ___40___ (focus) on the U. S. and Canada, the service plans to expand worldwide by the end of2022, aiming ___41___ (bridge) the digital divide between urban and rural areas. The project not only seeks to enhance connectivity for those in challenging circumstances but also promises to provide more people with access ___42___ information and resources. ___43___ it progresses, StarLink is ready to transform the landscape of internet access, ___44___ (potential) changing how people around the world connect and interact. In summary, StarLink represents ____45____ groundbreaking advancement in global internet accessibility, with significant implications for individuals and communities traditionally left behind. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 学校英文报正在开展以Popular Books among Students 为题的讨论。请依据图表中的调查结果写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1．读书状况描述； 2．简单评论； 3．你的建议。 注意： 1．写作词数应为80左右； 2．请在答题卡的相应位置作答。 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 The sun was setting over Springdale, casting shadows across the busy community center. A group of teenagers, the members of the Springdale Youth Committee, gathered at a table. They looked determined and worried. Among them was Emily, a smart but often unnoticed girl who loves helping others. For weeks, they had been organizing a fundraising event for the local homeless shelter, as the shelter struggled to assist the increasing number of individuals seeking help. The big day was one week away, and everything was set — until they discovered another group had a similar charity event on the same day. This could divide the people who might come and the donations they hoped to get. “We can’t change the date now,” said Tom, a senior member, his voice filled with frustration. “We’ve already sent out invitations, and the place is booked.” Emily listened quietly to the discussion. She knew changing the date wasn’t possible, but she also realized competing with another worthy cause could hurt both sides. After the meeting ended without a solution, Emily decided to take action. She spent the next day looking into ways to work with the other group, hoping to find a way that would help both the homeless shelter and the other cause. The next day, she came to the committee with a suggestion. “What if we join our events?” she asked. “We could share resources, work together on promoting, and most importantly, make sure both causes are supported by the community.” The members looked at each other, some doubtful, others interested. “That’s a great idea, Emily, but how will we get them to agree?” Laura, another member, asked. Emily had already thought this through. “I’ll talk to their organizer and show them the benefits of a joint event.” She knew the path ahead would be challenging, but she was determined to make it happen for Springdale and its people. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Para 1 The committee agreed to let Emily lead this effort. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Para 2 After days of negotiation, Emily finally got a positive reply. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1-5 ACACA 6-10 ABCBA 11-15 BCCBB 16-20 ACBAC 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$