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2024-2025学年闽侯一中第一学期第二次月考 试卷满分：150分 完卷时间：120分钟 第一部分：听力 （共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What could the woman see from the room? A. The waterfalls.B. The power station.C. The mountains. 2. What will the woman drink? A. Coffee.B. Soda.C. Water. 3. Why did the sweater get smaller? A. It was dry-cleaned.B. It was dried in a machine.C. It was washed in hot water. 4. What do the speakers think of the new office manager? A. Strict.B. Unfriendly.C. Emotional. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. The weather.B. A picnic.C. A disaster. 第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Host and guest.B. Neighbors.C. Strangers. 7. What are the speakers complaining about? A. Limited parking spaces. B. Annoying noise at night. C. People’ s parking randomly. 听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。 8. What is the man doing? A. Having a job interview. B. Attending the new staff training. C. Discussing his career development. 9. What does the woman’s company offer? A. Competitive salaries.B. Flexible working hours.C. Advancement opportunities. 听第8段材料,第10至12题。 10. What is the woman going to do next week? A. Make a mailing list.B. Meet all her customers.C. Post the printed materials. 11. How many pages did each of the ordered brochures have? A.10.B.20.C.100. 12. What will the man do next? A. Carry the brochures out. B. Offer his credit card number. C. Return the overcharged money. 听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。 13. What was the most challenging for Amy in the first stage? A. Avoiding wasting the ingredients. B. Reflecting her character in the dish. C. Buying enough things within budget. 14. What did the competitors do in the second stage? A. They cooked for the restaurant. B. They submitted a four-course menu. C. They prepared a dish for the judges. 15 What happened to Amy in the second stage? A. She failed to use the oven. B. She forgot to take the pizza stone. C. She made the same dish as her competitor. 16. What was the judges' reaction when tasting the food? A. Excitement.B. Calmness.C. Disappointment. 听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。 17. Where does Richard Florida mention the importance of choosing a living place? A. In a book.B. In a program.C. In a piece of news. 18. What is Los Angeles famous mainly for? A. Manufacturing.B. Financial services.C. Film production. 19. What are residents of Boston like according to the talk? A. Active.B. Disciplined.C. Hard-working. 20. What does Ellen Coyle mainly talk about in the end? A. The industries in different cities. B. The qualities required in the workplace. C. The impact of residents’ personalities on urban industries. 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，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Renew San Francisco Zoo Spend a Saturday beautiful gardens for both the animals and visitors. What can be expected? ●Becoming part of the Zoo’s history ●Sharing and developing new skills and interests ●Weeding and clean-up to remove the need for harmful pesticides(杀虫剂) ●Meeting new people of different backgrounds with shared goal of conserving the Earth’s plant and animal species Who can volunteer? Adults and children (at least 1 adult per 5 children). When can I volunteer? The second Saturday of March, June, September, and November in 2025, from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. We will be closing the gates at 8:15. No late entries allowed. What do I wear? Choose something warm and comfortable that you don’t mind getting dirty. The Zoo provides tools and work gloves, but if you have work gloves, bring them just in case. Please wear tough work shoes. Sponsor a Corporate Renew the Zoo Event Groups of all sizes can sponsor a private Renew the Zoo day for their companies, when your group works together to complete Zoo projects. Apart from having fun and connecting with team members, your group receives admission to the Zoo, drinks, food and free ride. Zoo staff will help organize each event to ensure your group enjoys the day at the Zoo. To sign up, e-mail renewthezoo@sfzoo.org. 1. What are the volunteers of the Zoo expected to do? A. Collect data on new species. B. Learn about the Zoo’s history. C. Join eco-friendly gardening. D. Research gardening techniques. 2. What rule must be followed by volunteers attending the Zoo event? A. Wearing a specific uniform. B. Bringing their own tools. C. Preparing meals in advance. D. Participating on schedule. 3. What is a benefit of sponsoring a Renew the Zoo day for a company? A. Enhancing fellowship among members. B. Developing bonds with local businesses. C. Receiving training in animal protection. D. Getting discounted price on future visits. 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。是一篇关于“Renew San Francisco Zoo(旧金山动物园复兴活动)”的招募志愿者及企业赞助的宣传文案。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。由文章“What can be expected?”部分中“Weeding and clean-up to remove the need for harmful pesticides(杀虫剂)(除草和清理，以消除对有害农药的需求)”可知，动物园志愿者预期会参加除草和清理工作，以消除对有害杀虫剂的需求，这表明他们会参与环保园艺活动。因此，志愿者被期望加入环保园艺。故选C项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。由文章“When can I volunteer?”部分中的“The second Saturday of March, June, September, and November in 2025, from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. We will be closing the gates at 8:15. No late entries allowed.(2025年3月、6月、9月和11月的第二个星期六，上午8:00至11:00。我们将在8:15关闭大门。不允许迟到)”可知，志愿者参加动物园活动必须按照规定的时间表参加，不得迟到。因此，选项D“按计划参加”是必须遵守的规则。故选D项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。由文章“Sponsor a Corporate Renew the Zoo Event”部分中的“Apart from having fun and connecting with team members, your group receives admission to the Zoo, drinks, food and free ride.(除了享受乐趣和与团队成员联系外，您的团队还可以获得动物园门票、饮料、食物和免费乘车。)”可知，赞助“复兴动物园日”的公司团队成员能够享受乐趣并且团队成员之间还可以建立联系，此外还有很多其他好处。因此选项A“增强成员之间的友谊”是赞助“复兴动物园日”对公司的一个好处。故选A项。 B On a clear sunny day on the Georgia coast, ecotour guide Rene Heidt leads her guests on her boat through a narrow waterway. Unbroken grasses reach overhead, and there’s no building, power line, or cell tower in sight. It’s a perfect location for visitors to view a nearby mudflat (泥滩), where roughly300,000 shorebirds, including the roseate spoonbill and the whimbrel, come to eat, rest, and nest every year. Heidt has had a 15-year career as an ecotour guide and much of what she shares on the tours comes from her experiences. But more recently, the University of Georgia’s Coastal Awareness and Responsible Ecotourism (CARE) certification (认证) program has been designed to support ecotour guides like Heidt, helping improve the information they share with tourists. The program offers up-to-date educational material and training to ecotour guides and provides certification that confirms their devotion to preserving the habitats. While providing knowledge about Georgia’s natural resources, the CARE program also discusses how to visit some sensitive areas responsibly. Now, when Heidt gives boating tours, she rows with a light touch, moving almost silently across the water. When she shares facts about wildlife with her guests, she doesn’t speak louder than whispers. Actually, it’s a skill Heidt must have perfected in her previous career. “The program changes the way I give tours. It helps me to be more mindful of a boat’s influence on the very thing we are trying to teach people about,” she recalled. Getting trained through the CARE program also benefits Heidt’s business. According to Heidt, the program allows her to learn more about this environment. And that’s knowledge she passes along to her guests. “It’s a fantastic coast,” she says. “And it’s important to share its beauty with others to help them realize that it is worth protecting.” 4. Why was the CARE program launched? A. To offer the latest tour news. B. To qualify and recognize ecotour guides. C. To give aid to local education. D. To share and publicize travel experience. 5. What may be the suggestion from the CARE program for visiting sensitive areas? A. Reasonably arrange travel routes. B. Save as much wildlife as possible. C. Leave as little impact as possible. D. Fully respect local cultural customs. 6. What is Heidt’s attitude towards the CARE program? A. Doubtful. B. Tolerant. C. Uncertain. D. Favorable. 7. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Tending to Sensitive Coastal Areas B. Reaching out to Ecotourism Supporters C. Backing up Ecotourism in Georgia D. Initiating a CARE Certification Journey 【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲的是生态旅游导游Rene Heidt通过University of Georgia的CARE认证项目提升专业素养，以及如何以更负责任的方式带领游客体验Georgia海岸的自然美景，同时强调保护这些生态环境的重要性。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。由第二段“The program offers up-to-date educational material and training to ecotour guides and provides certification that confirms their devotion to preserving the habitats.(该计划为生态导游提供最新的教育材料和培训，并提供认证，以确认他们对保护栖息地的贡献。)”可知，启动CARE项目是为了对生态旅游导游进行资格认证和认可。故选B。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。由文章第三段“Now, when Heidt gives boating tours, she rows with a light touch, moving almost silently across the water. When she shares facts about wildlife with her guests, she doesn’t speak louder than whispers.(现在，当Heidt带领游客划船时，她会轻轻划桨，几乎无声无息地划过水面。当她与客人分享野生动物的事实时，她说话的声音并不比耳语大。)”以及“It helps me to be more mindful of a boat’s influence on the very thing we are trying to teach people about (它帮助我更加注意到船对我们试图教给人们的东西的影响)”可知，CARE项目对访问敏感地区的建议是尽量少留下影响。故选C。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。由文章第三段“The program changes the way I give tours. It helps me to be more mindful of a boat’s influence on the very thing we are trying to teach people about (这个项目改变了我带游客的方式。它帮助我更加注意到船对我们试图教给人们的东西的影响)”可知，Heidt对CARE项目的态度是赞成的，故选D。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第二段“But more recently, the University of Georgia’s Coastal Awareness and Responsible Ecotourism (CARE) certification program has been designed to support ecotour guides like Heidt, helping improve the information they share with tourists. The program offers up-to-date educational material and training to ecotour guides and provides certification that confirms their devotion to preserving the habitats. (但最近，University of Georgia的CARE认证项目旨在支持像Heidt这样的生态导游，帮助他们改善与游客分享的信息。该计划为生态导游提供最新的教育材料和培训，并提供认证，以确认他们对保护栖息地的贡献。)”可知，本文主要讲的是生态旅游导游Rene Heidt通过University of Georgia的CARE认证项目提升专业素养，以及如何以更负责任的方式带领游客体验Georgia海岸的自然美景，同时强调保护这些生态环境的重要性，因此最好的题目是C选项“Backing up Ecotourism in Georgia (支持Georgia州的生态旅游)”。故选C。 C In these days of electronic everything, you’d think that most businesses wouldn’t be using paper cheques (支票) any more. In fact, for most businesses, paper cheques are still a thing. As many as one in three business deals are paid this way and 81% of firms in the US are still using paper cheques to settle some of their bills. Stop the eye-rolling because yeah, we know electronic payments are quicker to make, authorize and complete, and they’re easier to track and report. They save paper and are good for the environment. They’re more secure, efficient and cost less. They can be made and approved from anywhere. A growing number of businesses not only prefer electronic payments, but are requiring customers to do this. Even Microsoft recently announced that it would no longer accept paper cheques from its partners. But still ... I’m going to miss the paper cheque. I’ve always enjoyed the circumstance of the biweekly cheque run and the grandest part is the final approval evidenced by the ultimate proof of authority: the signature. Some of my clients take delight in the opportunity to examine and sign every cheque because there’s no better example of power than this. Paper cheques are not only a written form of contracts favored by firms throughout history but also a form of marketing where companies can proudly display their logos. They are clear evidence of stability and reliability. Unfortunately, the writing is on the wall for the paper cheque. And that makes me sad. According to the Small Business Administration, the majority of small business owners are over the age of 50. We grew up with Swanson TV Dinners, hockey without helmets (头盔) and appointed smoking sections in airplanes. We’ll retire and younger generations will bury us along with our chequebooks. We know this will unavoidably change. For now, many businesses in the US are still relying on paper cheques to pay. Yes, they’re inefficient and costlier. But please be patient. Allow me to have this one little enjoyment while it lasts. 8. What phenomenon does the author describe in paragraph 1? A. Doing business is increasingly difficult. B. Everything is going electronic in the US. C. Paper cheques are still in use in business. D. Most American firms fail to pay the bills. 9. What does Microsoft’s decision indicate? A. The growing trend of shifting to electronic payments. B. The change in forms of cooperation in big companies. C. The potential comeback of paper cheques in the market. D. The popularity of electronic payments among customers. 10. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 3? A. Defend his preference. B. Introduce a new concept. C. Call for readers’ support. D. Promote an old tradition. 11. Why does the author mention Swanson TV Dinners and hockey without helmets? A. To emphasize the outdated nature of past trends. B. To show his attachment to old-school practices. C. To stress his resistance to technological changes. D. To suggest the reliability of traditional methods. 【答案】8. C 9. A 10. A 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了尽管电子支付日益普及，纸质支票在美国企业中仍然广泛使用，作者表达了对纸质支票的怀念之情。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“In fact, for most businesses, paper cheques are still a thing. As many as one in three business deals are paid this way and 81% of firms in the US are still using paper cheques to settle some of their bills. (事实上，对于大多数企业来说，纸质支票仍然是一种支付方式。多达三分之一的商业交易是通过这种方式支付的，美国81%的企业仍然使用纸质支票来结算部分账单)”可知，作者在第一段描述了纸质支票在商业中仍然被使用。故选C。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“A growing number of businesses not only prefer electronic payments, but are requiring customers to do this. Even Microsoft recently announced that it would no longer accept paper cheques from its partners. (越来越多企业不仅更喜欢电子支付，而且要求客户也这样做。甚至微软最近也宣布将不再接受其合作伙伴的纸质支票)”可知，微软的决定表明了转向电子支付的趋势正在增长。故选A。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“But still ... I’m going to miss the paper cheque. I’ve always enjoyed the circumstance of the biweekly cheque run and the grandest part is the final approval evidenced by the ultimate proof of authority: the signature. Some of my clients take delight in the opportunity to examine and sign every cheque because there’s no better example of power than this. Paper cheques are not only a written form of contracts favored by firms throughout history but also a form of marketing where companies can proudly display their logos. They are clear evidence of stability and reliability.(但尽管如此……我还是会怀念纸质支票。我一直享受每两周一次的支票处理过程，最令人难忘的部分是最终批准，这由最高权威的证明——签名来体现。我的一些客户乐于有机会检查和签署每一张支票，因为没有什么比这更能象征权力了。纸质支票不仅是历史上企业青睐的书面合同形式，也是一种营销手段，公司可以在支票上自豪地展示他们的标志。它们是稳定性和可靠性的明确证据)”可知，作者表达了对纸质支票的喜爱，还提到一些客户喜欢检查和签署每张支票，因为这象征着权力。此外，作者认为纸质支票不仅是历史上的书面合同形式，也是公司展示品牌的一种方式，由此推知，作者在第三段中打算为他对纸质支票的偏爱辩护。故选A。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“Unfortunately, the writing is on the wall for the paper cheque. And that makes me sad. According to the Small Business Administration, the majority of small business owners are over the age of 50. We grew up with Swanson TV Dinners, hockey without helmets (头盔) and appointed smoking sections in airplanes.(不幸的是，纸质支票的命运已经注定。这让我感到难过。根据小企业管理局的数据，大多数小型企业的老板年龄超过50岁。我们这一代人是在斯旺森电视晚餐、没有头盔的曲棍球和飞机上的指定吸烟区中长大的)”可知，这些物品代表了过去的生活方式，而作者借此表达了他对纸质支票这种传统做法的怀念。因此，作者提到这些物品的目的是“展示他对老式做法的依恋”。故选B。 D For decades, “simpler is better” has been accepted as a universal truth in marketing. Nick Light, assistant professor of marketing at the UO Lundquist College of Business, has tested that assumption. He found that most consumers prefer offerings that appear to be easy to use and understand. However, pushing simplicity can have a hidden, costly downside. “Simplicity is not a silver bullet,” Light said. This method might work for established companies with track records to back up their claims. But it can be risky for a start-up with no history or a company in a complicated market category where failures or breakdowns are more common. Light’s earlier experience stimulated his interest in the study. He was a marketing manager at a direct-to-consumer mattress(床垫) company. With the catchword “one perfect mattress”, the company offered only one mattress model shipped directly to the consumer’s door, dramatically simplifying the mattress-buying process. “Some customers calling with even minor problems such as a slight discoloration in the material, would get really angry,” Light said. “They would say things like, “I don’t understand what’s so difficult about this,’ even when producing and shipping mattresses are quite complex. These customers were getting overly upset because the product and process had been labeled as simple.” The study also showed that consumers judged the complexity of brands or products based on their mental connections. For example, when study participants viewed advertisements for two different companies, they formed mental pictures of the simplicity or complexity of the brand depending on how plain or busy the art was and the details provided in each ad. Light also looked into product quality and customer opinions and found that consumers are less likely to recommend simpler brands after failures compared to more complex brands. Therefore, the lesson for marketers is to be more careful about building branding and advertising strategies around simplicity, because they could easily backfire if the product or service fails to deliver. 12. What does the underlined words “a silver bullet” in paragraph 2 mean? A. A risky investment. B. A business strategy. C. A quick-fix method. D. A cure-all solution. 13. What did the use of simplicity in the mattress business lead to? A. Rising customer dissatisfaction. B. Reduced expenses for producers. C. Longer transport time for goods. D. More comments from customers. 14. What mainly influence consumers’ views on a brand according to the study? A. The company’s historical background. B. The impressions shaped by ad design. C. The advertising reviews on its website. D. The richness of color in its packaging. 15. What advice does the author give to marketers? A. Advertise after-sale customer service. B. Be cautious about simplicity-themed efforts. C. Stress product quality over simplicity. D. Improve brand presence through social media. 【答案】12. D 13. A 14. B 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了品牌过度简化可能带来的负面影响和消费者的反应。 【12题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段中“Simplicity is not (简化不是)”，以及“But it can be risky for a start-up with no history or a company in a complicated market category where failures or breakdowns are more common. (但对于没有历史的初创企业或处于复杂市场类别，失败或故障的公司来说，这可能存在风险)”可知，这里simplicity并不是一个能解决所有问题的方案，因此a silver bullet指的是cure-all solution“万能药”。故选D。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“‘Some customers calling with even minor problems such as a slight discoloration in the material, would get really angry,’ Light said. (‘有些顾客打电话来询问即使是很小的问题，例如材料的轻微变色，也会非常生气，’Light 说)”可知，在床垫业务中推崇简化导致客户不满情绪上升。故选A。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“For example, when study participants viewed advertisements for two different companies, they formed mental pictures of the simplicity or complexity of the brand depending on how plain or busy the art was and the details provided in each ad. (例如，当研究参与者观看两家不同公司的广告时，他们会根据艺术的简单或复杂程度以及每个广告中提供的细节，在脑海中形成品牌简单或复杂的画面)”可知，广告设计给消费者形成的印象影响他们对品牌的看法。故选B。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Therefore, the lesson for marketers is to be more careful about building branding and advertising strategies around simplicity, because they could easily backfire if the product or service fails to deliver. (因此，营销人员的教训是要更加谨慎地围绕简化建立品牌和广告策略，因为如果产品或服务未能交付，它们很容易适得其反)”可知，作者建议营销人员在以简化为主题的营销努力中要谨慎。故选B。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的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。 Olympic medals are among the most respected honors in the sporting world, symbolizing not only athletic victory, but also the rich history, fine craftsmanship, and longstanding traditions of the Games. ____16____ Are they made entirely of gold, silver, and bronze? And what makes the Paris 2024 Olympic medals special? Originally, Olympic winners in 776 BCE were honored with olive wreaths (橄榄花环) rather than medals. The concept of medals as we know them today first emerged at the 1896 Athens Games. However, solid gold medals were no longer awarded after 1912. ____17____ As a result, the International Olympic Committee later updated the regulations regarding medal composition and design. Modern gold medals are primarily composed of 92.5% silver with a six-gram gold plating for appearance. ____18____ They contain at least 92.5% pure silver, and bronze medals consist of 95% copper and 5% zinc (锌). This mixture ensures the medals’ longevity and makes them cheaper. An Olympic gold medal may be worth over £500, but its value to athletes goes beyond its financial worth. ____19____ For instance, the 2012 London Olympics medals featured the River Thames and London skyline. Rio 2016 focused on sustainability by using leftover mirrors and X-ray plates. Tokyo 2020 medals, made from recycled electronics, emphasized technological innovation. For the Paris 2024 Olympics, the medals are particularly distinctive. Each features a hexagon (六边形) with the Paris 2024 logo on one side and Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, in front of the Eiffel Tower on the other. ____20____ As Thierry Reboul, creative director of Paris 2024, stated, “These medals offer athletes a physical piece of Paris to take home.” A. Pure gold is soft and easily damaged. B. When were these medals first introduced? C. Who is responsible for designing the medals? D. Silver medals, by contrast, live up to their names. E. With these symbols, they honor the history of the Olympics. F. Unique to this year, the medals use metal from the Eiffel Tower. G. The design of medals reflects the host city’s distinct style and values. 【答案】16. B 17. A 18. D 19. G 20. F 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了奥运会奖牌的历史、材质以及2024届伦敦奥运会奖牌的特点。 【16题详解】 根据空后“Are they made entirely of gold, silver, and bronze? And what makes the Paris 2024 Olympic medals special?(它们是用金、银和青铜制成的吗？是什么让 2024 年巴黎奥运会的奖牌与众不同？)”可知，后文提出了与奥运奖牌相关的问题，故此空应与后文排比，同样设问，且根据文章第二段内容“The concept of medals as we know them today first emerged at the 1896 Athens Games.(奖牌的概念首先出现在1896年雅典奥运会。)”可知，文章第二段在解释此空提出的问题，故B项“这些奖牌于什么时候首次引入的呢？”符合，故选B项。 【17题详解】 根据空前“However, solid gold medals were no longer awarded after 1912.(然而，自1912年后，不再颁发纯金牌。)”和空后“As a result, the International Olympic Committee later updated the regulations regarding medal composition and design.(结果，后来国际奥委会更新了关于金牌成分和设计的规则。)”可知，空前提到不再颁发纯金牌，空后又提出了关于金牌成分和设计规则的改变，故A项“纯金很软，容易损坏。”符合，承接前文不再颁发纯金牌的原因，又引出空后修改金牌的成分和设计的规则，故选A项。 【18题详解】 根据空前“Modern gold medals are primarily composed of 92.5% silver with a six- gram gold plating for appearance.(现代金牌主要由 92.5%的银和六克镀金组成。)”可知，空前解释了金牌的成分，且根据空后“They contain at least 92.5% pure silver(它们含有至少92.5%的纯银。)”可知，空后提出了银的成分，故D项“相比之下，银牌是名副其实的。”符合，与前文构成对比，金牌由 92.5%的银和六克镀金组成，相比之下，银牌是名副其实的，它们含有至少92.5%的纯银，且空后的They指代D项中的Silver medals，故选D项。 【19题详解】 根据空后“For instance, the 2012 London Olympics medals featured the River Thames and London skyline. Rio 2016 focused on sustainability by using leftover mirrors and X-ray plates. Tokyo 2020 medals, made from recycled electronics, emphasized technological innovation. (例如，2012年伦敦奥运会奖牌以泰晤士河和伦敦天际线为特色。2016年里约热内卢奥运会通过使用剩余的镜子和X光片来关注可持续发展。2020 年东京奥运会奖牌由回收电子产品制成，强调技术创新。)”可知，空后举例说明了每届奥运会奖牌的不同的设计，故G项“奖牌的设计反映了主办城市的风格和价值观”符合，位于本段句首，主题句，引出后文，故选G项。 【20题详解】 根据空前“Each features a hexagon (六边形) with the Paris 2024 logo on one side and Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, in front of the Eiffel Tower on the other.(每枚奖牌都是六边形的，一边印有巴黎2024的标志，另一边印有希腊胜利女神耐克站在埃菲尔铁塔前的形象。)”可知，空前提到了伦敦奥运会的奖牌，故此空F项“今年的独特之处在于，奖牌使用的金属来自埃菲尔铁塔”符合，进一步介绍巴黎 2024 年奥运会奖牌的特点，故选F项。 第三部分 语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Last year, I started the journey of being a remote product designer. The thought of a ____21____ schedule, a comfortable home office, and the escape from the crowded public transport was incredibly ____22____. The first few weeks were filled with a long-lost feeling of ____23____. However, the ____24____ of working from home gradually set in. I had started my day with the best intentions, promising myself quick breaks and regular ____25____. But deadlines, endless emails, and virtual meetings ____26____ me to my computer throughout the day, leaving me little time to ____27____. Gone were the short walks to a colleague’s desk and the quick lunchtime walks around the office complex. Finally, my world was ____28____ to the walls of my home, my steps ____29____ in mere meters rather than kilometers. One day, I tried ____30____ one of my favorite dresses and it wasn’t passing through my waist at all. Glancing at myself in the mirror, I saw a ____31____ person carrying extra weight, rather than someone enjoying freedom. The ____32____ of work and personal life had left me feeling like I was a never ending motion machine. This incident marked the ____33____ of a journey of self-discovery. I made up my mind that I needed a(n) ____34____ not just for my waistline but for my overall well-being. It was a promise to prioritize my physical and mental health, and a commitment that I could ____35____ control over my life and my body. 21. A. tight B. regular C. full D. flexible 22. A. appealing B. amusing C. challenging D. disturbing 23. A. direction B. security C. freedom D. responsibility 24. A. duties B. rewards C. problems D. expectations 25. A. visits B. emails C. updates D. stretches 26. A. tied B. inspired C. guided D. introduced 27. A. reply B. relax C. react D. read 28. A. extended B. limited C. related D. exposed 29. A. counted B. repeated C. watched D. followed 30. A. tidying up B. putting aside C. fitting into D. getting back 31. A. lazy B. tired C. rude D. mad 32. A. mix B. success C. balance D. value 33. A. distance B. memory C. beginning D. training 34 A. promise B. excuse C. answer D. change 35. A. maintain B. ease C. remove D. regain 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. B 29. A 30. C 31. B 32. A 33. C 34. D 35. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。在成为远程产品设计师之后，居家办公并不如“我”想象的那般美好和自由，个人生活和工作的混合让“我”疲惫不堪，失去了对生活和身体的控制，在发现自己已经穿不上原本最喜欢的裙子后，“我”决定做出改变，优先考虑自己的身体和心理健康，开始自我发现之旅。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：灵活的工作时间，舒适的家庭办公室，以及远离拥挤的公共交通，想到这些就觉得非常吸引人。A. tight紧的；B. regular规律的；C. full充满的；D. flexible灵活的。根据前文“Last year, I started the journey of being a remote product designer.(去年，我开始了远程产品设计师的旅程。)”可知，此处是指灵活的工作时间。故选D。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：灵活的工作时间，舒适的家庭办公室，以及远离拥挤的公共交通，想到这些就觉得非常吸引人。A. appealing吸引人的；B. amusing令人愉快的；C. challenging有挑战性的；D. disturbing令人不安的。根据“a comfortable home office, and the escape from the crowded public transport”可知，此处是指想到这些就觉得这份工作非常吸引人。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：最初的几个星期充满了久违的自由感。A. direction方向；B. security安全；C. freedom自由；D. responsibility责任。根据前文“a comfortable home office, and the escape from the crowded public transport”可知，此处是指久违的自由感。故选C。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，在家工作的问题逐渐出现了。A. duties责任；B. rewards奖励；C. problems问题；D. expectations期待。根据后文“But deadlines, endless emails, and virtual meetings(但是最后期限、没完没了的邮件和虚拟会议)”可知，此处是指问题逐渐出现了。故选C。 25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我怀着最美好的心情开始了我的一天，答应自己快速休息一下，定期做伸展运动。A. visits访问；B. emails邮件；C. updates更新；D. stretches伸展。根据“quick breaks and regular”可知，此处是指做伸展运动。故选D。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但是截止日期、没完没了的邮件和虚拟会议把我整天都绑在电脑前，几乎没有时间放松。A. tied束缚；B. inspired激励；C. guided指导；D. introduced介绍。根据“deadlines, endless emails, and virtual meetings”和“me to my computer throughout the day”可知，此处是指截止日期、没完没了的邮件和虚拟会议把“我”整天都绑在电脑前。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但是截止日期、没完没了的邮件和虚拟会议把我整天都绑在电脑前，几乎没有时间放松。A. reply回复；B. relax放松；C. react反应；D. read阅读。根据前文“promising myself quick breaks”可知，此处是指几乎没有时间放松。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：最后，我的世界被限制在家里的墙壁上，我的步数以米而不是公里计算。A. extended延伸；B. limited限制；C. related联系；D. exposed使暴露。根据“to the walls of my home”可知，此处是指“我”被限制在家里。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：最后，我的世界被限制在家里的墙壁上，我的步数以米而不是公里计算。A. counted计算；B. repeated重复；C. watched观看；D. followed跟随。根据“in mere meters rather than kilometers”可知，此处是指“我”的步数以米而不是公里计算。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：有一天，我试着穿上我最喜欢的一件裙子，它根本没有通过我的腰。A. tidying up整理；B. putting aside存储；C. fitting into穿上；D. getting back重新获得。根据“one of my favorite dresses and it wasn’t passing through my waist at all”可知，此处是指试着穿上最喜欢的裙子。故选C。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：看着镜子里的自己，我看到的不是一个享受自由的人，而是一个背负着多余重量的疲惫的人。A. lazy懒惰的；B. tired疲惫的；C. rude粗鲁的；D. mad疯狂的。根据“carrying extra weight, rather than someone enjoying freedom”可知，此处是指作者非常疲惫。故选B。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：工作和个人生活的混合让我觉得自己是一台永不停息的机器。A. mix混合；B. success成功；C. balance平衡；D. value价值。根据“of work and personal life”可知，此处是指居家工作后工作和个人生活的混合。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这件事标志着自我发现之旅的开始。A. distance距离；B. memory记忆；C. beginning开始；D. training训练。根据“This incident marked the”和“of a journey of self-discovery”可知，此处是指这件事标志着自我发现之旅的开始。故选C。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我下定决心，我需要改变，不仅仅是为了我的腰围，而是为了我的整体健康。A. promise承诺；B. excuse借口；C. answer答案；D. change改变。根据“not just for my waistline but for my overall well-being”可知，此处是指下定决心要改变。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这是一个优先考虑我的身体和心理健康的承诺，也是一个我可以重新控制我的生活和身体的承诺。A. maintain维持；B. ease缓解；C. remove清除；D. regain重新获得。根据“control over my life and my body”可知，此处是指重新找回对生活和身体的控制。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。 After a long-awaited three years, the highly popular Chinese vlogger Li Ziqi has finally made a comeback on Bilibili. ___36___ moment her new update emerged, it immediately seized the spotlight and the attention of millions of ___37___ (devote) fans. Li Ziqi ___38___ (know) for her unique and charming traditional Chinese cultural videos before. In her videos, she showed various traditional skills, ___39___ making delicious Chinese dishes with ingredients she grew ___40___ (she) to creating handicrafts with natural materials. These videos not only attracted numerous Chinese viewers but also gained great popularity among international audiences. They were like beautiful ___41___ (window) opening to the ancient and elegant rural life in China. During her absence, many of her fans were ___42___ (eager) waiting for her return. With her return, fans are filled with anticipation, eager to discover ___43___ novel stories and cultural treasures she will reveal on the platform. Her new content is expected to continue to spread the beauty of Chinese culture. She has the potential ___44___ (amaze) the world once again, with her creativity and the traditional charm she presents. With her influence, more people around the world may get to know and love Chinese traditional culture ____45____ (deeply) than before. 【答案】36. The 37. devoted 38 was known 39. from 40. herself 41. windows 42. eagerly 43. what 44. to amaze 45. more deeply 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述了备受欢迎的中国视频博主李子柒在哔哩哔哩平台上回归，并介绍了她之前因独特且迷人的中国传统文化视频而闻名，以及她的新内容有望继续传播中国文化的美丽。 【36题详解】 考查冠词。句意：她刚一更新，就立刻成为了焦点，并吸引了数百万忠实粉丝的关注。根据句意，“ her new update emerged”是时间状语从句，表示“一……就……”，用名词短语the moment引导时间状语从句；句首单词首字母大写。故填The。 【37题详解】 考查形容词。句意：她刚一更新，就立刻成为了焦点，并吸引了数百万忠实粉丝的关注。提示词修饰名词fans，用形容词devoted作定语，意为“忠实的，忠诚的”。故填devoted。 【38题详解】 考查时态语态和主谓一致。句意：李子柒之前因她独特且迷人的中国传统文化视频而闻名。动词know(知道；知悉)是谓语动词，与主语Li Ziqi之间是被动关系，结合时间状语before可知，讲述过去的事情应用一般过去时的被动语态，主语是专有名词，谓语动词用单数形式。故填was known。 【39题详解】 考查介词。句意：在她的视频中，她展示了各种传统技能，从用她自己种植的食材制作美味的中国菜到用天然材料制作手工艺品。from...to...是固定短语，意为“从……到……”。故填from。 【40题详解】 考查反身代词。句意：在她的视频中，她展示了各种传统技能，从用她自己种植的食材制作美味的中国菜到用天然材料制作手工艺品。“she grew (she)”是定语从句，提示词作宾语，与主语she是同一个人，施动者和受动者是同一人，应用反身代词herself作宾语，意为“她自己”。故填herself。 【41题详解】 考查名词。句意：它们就像美丽的窗户，向中国古老而优雅的乡村生活敞开。可数名词window作介词宾语，结合主语They可知，应用复数形式。故填windows。 【42题详解】 考查副词。句意：在她缺席期间，她的许多粉丝都急切地等待着她的回归。提示词修饰动词waiting，用副词eagerly作状语，意为“急切地”。故填eagerly。 【43题详解】 考查名词性从句。句意：随着她的回归，粉丝们充满了期待，渴望发现她将在平台上揭示什么新奇故事和文化宝藏。“ novel stories and cultural treasures she will reveal on the platform”是宾语从句，从句中缺少主语，表示“什么”，应用连接代词what引导。故填what。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：凭借她的创造力和她所展现的传统魅力，她有再次让世界惊叹的潜力。名词potential(潜力，可能性)后常跟不定式作后置定语；potential to do...“做……的潜力”。故填to amaze。 【45题详解】 考查比较级。句意：在她的影响下，世界上更多的人可能会比以前更深入地了解和热爱中国传统文化。副词修饰动词know and love，作状语，根据句意和介词than可知，应用比较级形式more deeply。故填more deeply。 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是校学生会主席李华，下个月将组织举办一场校园慈善音乐会。请给你校的英国留学生Chris写一封邮件邀请他来参与演出，内容包括： 1. 活动介绍； 2. 表演形式建议。 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。 Dear Chris, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】 Dear Chris, I’m thrilled to invite you to be part of something truly special! We’re putting together a charity concert next month with the goal of raising funds to support poor students. We’d be absolutely excited to have you share your gift with us. Here are a few ideas that might suit your style. If you fancy taking center stage, how about a solo piano performance of a classical piece? It would be a showstopper! Or, if you’re up for it, a duet with other student musicians could be a magical collaboration that our audience would love. Looking forward to your reply ! Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给英国留学生Chris写一封邮件邀请他来参加学习举办的校园慈善音乐会。内容包括：活动介绍以及表演形式建议。 【详解】1.词汇积累 目标：goal→ aim 兴奋的：excited→ exalted 适合：suit→ fit 合作：collaboration→ cooperation 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：We’re putting together a charity concert next month with the goal of raising funds to support poor students. 拓展句：We’re putting together a charity concert next month whose goal is to raise funds to support poor students. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Here are a few ideas that might suit your style.（运用了that引导的定语从句） 【高分句型2】Or, if you’re up for it, a duet with other student musicians could be a magical collaboration that our audience would love.（运用了if引导的条件状语从句与that引导的定语从句） 第二节 读后续写（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段， 使之构成一篇完整的短文。 George had his eye on a scoring record. He took a deep breath as he stood in the doorway,looking in at the basketball court. The gym was old and small, but it held a long history. Maybe today I’ll make history, George thought. His basketball league was celebrating. Today’s championship game marked its 50th anniversary (周年) since the league’s first championship. George looked over the brochure for the anniversary. It listed the winners of each championship game and the top scorers. He stopped suddenly when he read the name of the top scorer from a game 30 years before. He quickly went through the rest of the list. “Look!” he said to his teammate David,showing him the brochure.“You see who has the all-time record? My dad! He never told me that.” “24 points,” David said. “That’s awesome!” George’s best record was 19 points. He was the Badgers’ top scorer. “It seems that my dad never showed off something like that,”George said. When his parents arrived, George brought the brochure over to them. His dad laughed. “I didn’t miss a shot in that game. But look at the score. I would have traded every shot for a win,”he said with regret. George hadn’t noticed that his dad’s team had lost the game just by one point.“That was a great group of teammates,”his dad added.“You have great teammates in the Badgers, too.” As George warmed up, he was still digesting his father’s words. “This will be a struggle every second,”the coach emphasized before they got on court to play.“I want to see tough defense, sharp passing, and, above all, smart play as a team.” George was confident he could lead the Badgers to victory, just as he did in their previous games against the Lions. And he played really hard. As the game neared its end, George had already scored 23 points. Another basket would break his father’s scoring record. 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。 However, his team was now one point behind the Lions. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ With no defenders around, David turned and shot at the basket. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 However, his team was now one point behind the Lions. George’s heart raced as he eyed the basketball in his hands. The clock ticked down, and every second felt like an eternity. He knew he had to make the right decision. Should he shoot for the record, or pass the ball to set up a winning play? The crowd roared, their shouts a blur in George’s ears. He looked at his teammates, their faces tense and determined. Remembering his dad’s words, George made his choice. He passed the ball to David, who was in a perfect position for a three-pointer. David didn’t hesitate and the ball swished through the net, tying the game. With no defenders around, David turned and shot at the basket. George seized the rebound and took off towards the other end of the court. His heart pounded as he drove towards the basket, feeling the weight of the moment on his shoulders. He leaped, the ball leaving his fingertips in a perfect arc. It hit the backboard and bounced off, rolling slowly towards the rim. George held his breath, watching as it inched its way over the line. The crowd erupted into cheers as the ball fell through, giving George the record-breaking 24th point. But more importantly, it gave his team the lead. They went on to win the game, and George knew that his father would be proud. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了乔治在浏览篮球队周年纪念手册的时候，发现是父亲保持了最佳射手的名称，于是乔治再一次比赛的时候发现再进一个球就会打破他父亲的得分记录。紧要关心，他想起了父亲的话，最终取得了胜利。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“然而，他的球队现在落后狮子队一分”可知，第一段可描写乔治比分落后时的心理活动以及行动。 ②由第二段首句内容“在没有防守者的情况下，大卫转身向篮下投篮”可知，第二段可描写乔治打破纪录，也让团队领先，让父亲骄傲。 2.续写线索：比分落后——下定决心——队友合作——投球成功——打破纪录——团队领先——父亲骄傲 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①看着：eye/stare at ②冲向：drive towards /rush to ③怦怦跳：pound/ throb 情绪类 ①紧张：tense/nervous ②正确：right/correct 【点睛】[高分句型1] He passed the ball to David, who was in a perfect position for a three-pointer. (运用了who引导非限制性定语从句) [高分句型2] His heart pounded as he drove towards the basket, feeling the weight of the moment on his shoulders. (运用了as引导时间状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024-2025学年闽侯一中第一学期第二次月考 试卷满分：150分 完卷时间：120分钟 第一部分：听力 （共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What could the woman see from the room? A. The waterfalls.B. The power station.C. The mountains. 2. What will the woman drink? A. Coffee.B. Soda.C. Water. 3. Why did the sweater get smaller? A. It was dry-cleaned.B. It was dried in a machine.C. It was washed in hot water. 4. What do the speakers think of the new office manager? A. Strict.B. Unfriendly.C. Emotional. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. The weather.B. A picnic.C. A disaster. 第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Host and guest.B. Neighbors.C. Strangers. 7. What are the speakers complaining about? A. Limited parking spaces. B. Annoying noise at night. C. People’ s parking randomly. 听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。 8. What is the man doing? A. Having a job interview. B. Attending the new staff training. C. Discussing his career development. 9. What does the woman’s company offer? A. Competitive salaries.B. Flexible working hours.C. Advancement opportunities. 听第8段材料,第10至12题。 10. What is the woman going to do next week? A. Make a mailing list.B. Meet all her customers.C. Post the printed materials. 11. How many pages did each of the ordered brochures have? A.10.B.20.C.100. 12. What will the man do next? A. Carry the brochures out. B. Offer his credit card number. C. Return the overcharged money. 听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。 13. What was the most challenging for Amy in the first stage? A. Avoiding wasting the ingredients. B. Reflecting her character in the dish. C Buying enough things within budget. 14. What did the competitors do in the second stage? A. They cooked for the restaurant. B. They submitted a four-course menu. C. They prepared a dish for the judges. 15. What happened to Amy in the second stage? A. She failed to use the oven. B. She forgot to take the pizza stone. C. She made the same dish as her competitor. 16. What was the judges' reaction when tasting the food? A. Excitement.B. Calmness.C. Disappointment. 听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。 17. Where does Richard Florida mention the importance of choosing a living place? A. In a book.B. In a program.C. In a piece of news. 18. What is Los Angeles famous mainly for? A. Manufacturing.B. Financial services.C. Film production. 19. What are residents of Boston like according to the talk? A Active.B. Disciplined.C. Hard-working. 20. What does Ellen Coyle mainly talk about in the end? A. The industries in different cities. B. The qualities required in the workplace. C. The impact of residents’ personalities on urban industries. 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，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Renew San Francisco Zoo Spend a Saturday beautiful gardens for both the animals and visitors. What can be expected? ●Becoming part of the Zoo’s history ●Sharing and developing new skills and interests ●Weeding and clean-up to remove the need for harmful pesticides(杀虫剂) ●Meeting new people of different backgrounds with shared goal of conserving the Earth’s plant and animal species Who can volunteer? Adults and children (at least 1 adult per 5 children). When can I volunteer? The second Saturday of March, June, September, and November in 2025, from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. We will be closing the gates at 8:15. No late entries allowed. What do I wear? Choose something warm and comfortable that you don’t mind getting dirty. The Zoo provides tools and work gloves, but if you have work gloves, bring them just in case. Please wear tough work shoes. Sponsor a Corporate Renew the Zoo Event Groups of all sizes can sponsor a private Renew the Zoo day for their companies, when your group works together to complete Zoo projects. Apart from having fun and connecting with team members, your group receives admission to the Zoo, drinks, food and free ride. Zoo staff will help organize each event to ensure your group enjoys the day at the Zoo. To sign up, e-mail renewthezoo@sfzoo.org. 1. What are the volunteers of the Zoo expected to do? A. Collect data on new species. B. Learn about the Zoo’s history. C. Join eco-friendly gardening. D. Research gardening techniques. 2. What rule must be followed by volunteers attending the Zoo event? A. Wearing a specific uniform. B. Bringing their own tools. C. Preparing meals in advance. D. Participating on schedule. 3. What is a benefit of sponsoring a Renew the Zoo day for a company? A. Enhancing fellowship among members. B. Developing bonds with local businesses. C. Receiving training in animal protection. D. Getting discounted price on future visits. B On a clear sunny day on the Georgia coast, ecotour guide Rene Heidt leads her guests on her boat through a narrow waterway. Unbroken grasses reach overhead, and there’s no building, power line, or cell tower in sight. It’s a perfect location for visitors to view a nearby mudflat (泥滩), where roughly300,000 shorebirds, including the roseate spoonbill and the whimbrel, come to eat, rest, and nest every year. Heidt has had a 15-year career as an ecotour guide and much of what she shares on the tours comes from her experiences. But more recently, the University of Georgia’s Coastal Awareness and Responsible Ecotourism (CARE) certification (认证) program has been designed to support ecotour guides like Heidt, helping improve the information they share with tourists. The program offers up-to-date educational material and training to ecotour guides and provides certification that confirms their devotion to preserving the habitats. While providing knowledge about Georgia’s natural resources, the CARE program also discusses how to visit some sensitive areas responsibly. Now, when Heidt gives boating tours, she rows with a light touch, moving almost silently across the water. When she shares facts about wildlife with her guests, she doesn’t speak louder than whispers. Actually, it’s a skill Heidt must have perfected in her previous career. “The program changes the way I give tours. It helps me to be more mindful of a boat’s influence on the very thing we are trying to teach people about,” she recalled. Getting trained through the CARE program also benefits Heidt’s business. According to Heidt the program allows her to learn more about this environment. And that’s knowledge she passes along to her guests. “It’s a fantastic coast,” she says. “And it’s important to share its beauty with others to help them realize that it is worth protecting.” 4. Why was the CARE program launched? A. To offer the latest tour news. B. To qualify and recognize ecotour guides. C. To give aid to local education. D. To share and publicize travel experience. 5. What may be the suggestion from the CARE program for visiting sensitive areas? A. Reasonably arrange travel routes. B. Save as much wildlife as possible. C. Leave as little impact as possible. D. Fully respect local cultural customs. 6. What is Heidt’s attitude towards the CARE program? A. Doubtful. B. Tolerant. C. Uncertain. D. Favorable. 7. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Tending to Sensitive Coastal Areas B. Reaching out to Ecotourism Supporters C. Backing up Ecotourism in Georgia D. Initiating a CARE Certification Journey C In these days of electronic everything, you’d think that most businesses wouldn’t be using paper cheques (支票) any more. In fact, for most businesses, paper cheques are still a thing. As many as one in three business deals are paid this way and 81% of firms in the US are still using paper cheques to settle some of their bills. Stop the eye-rolling because yeah, we know electronic payments are quicker to make, authorize and complete, and they’re easier to track and report. They save paper and are good for the environment. They’re more secure, efficient and cost less. They can be made and approved from anywhere. A growing number of businesses not only prefer electronic payments, but are requiring customers to do this. Even Microsoft recently announced that it would no longer accept paper cheques from its partners. But still ... I’m going to miss the paper cheque. I’ve always enjoyed the circumstance of the biweekly cheque run and the grandest part is the final approval evidenced by the ultimate proof of authority: the signature. Some of my clients take delight in the opportunity to examine and sign every cheque because there’s no better example of power than this. Paper cheques are not only a written form of contracts favored by firms throughout history but also a form of marketing where companies can proudly display their logos. They are clear evidence of stability and reliability. Unfortunately, the writing is on the wall for the paper cheque. And that makes me sad. According to the Small Business Administration, the majority of small business owners are over the age of 50. We grew up with Swanson TV Dinners, hockey without helmets (头盔) and appointed smoking sections in airplanes. We’ll retire and younger generations will bury us along with our chequebooks. We know this will unavoidably change. For now, many businesses in the US are still relying on paper cheques to pay. Yes, they’re inefficient and costlier. But please be patient. Allow me to have this one little enjoyment while it lasts. 8. What phenomenon does the author describe in paragraph 1? A. Doing business is increasingly difficult. B. Everything is going electronic in the US. C. Paper cheques are still in use in business. D. Most American firms fail to pay the bills. 9. What does Microsoft’s decision indicate? A. The growing trend of shifting to electronic payments. B. The change in forms of cooperation in big companies. C. The potential comeback of paper cheques in the market. D. The popularity of electronic payments among customers. 10. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 3? A. Defend his preference. B. Introduce a new concept. C. Call for readers’ support. D. Promote an old tradition. 11. Why does the author mention Swanson TV Dinners and hockey without helmets? A. To emphasize the outdated nature of past trends. B. To show his attachment to old-school practices. C. To stress his resistance to technological changes. D. To suggest the reliability of traditional methods. D For decades, “simpler is better” has been accepted as a universal truth in marketing. Nick Light, assistant professor of marketing at the UO Lundquist College of Business, has tested that assumption. He found that most consumers prefer offerings that appear to be easy to use and understand. However, pushing simplicity can have a hidden, costly downside. “Simplicity is not a silver bullet,” Light said. This method might work for established companies with track records to back up their claims. But it can be risky for a start-up with no history or a company in a complicated market category where failures or breakdowns are more common. Light’s earlier experience stimulated his interest in the study. He was a marketing manager at a direct-to-consumer mattress(床垫) company. With the catchword “one perfect mattress”, the company offered only one mattress model shipped directly to the consumer’s door, dramatically simplifying the mattress-buying process. “Some customers calling with even minor problems such as a slight discoloration in the material, would get really angry,” Light said. “They would say things like, “I don’t understand what’s so difficult about this,’ even when producing and shipping mattresses are quite complex. These customers were getting overly upset because the product and process had been labeled as simple.” The study also showed that consumers judged the complexity of brands or products based on their mental connections. For example, when study participants viewed advertisements for two different companies, they formed mental pictures of the simplicity or complexity of the brand depending on how plain or busy the art was and the details provided in each ad. Light also looked into product quality and customer opinions and found that consumers are less likely to recommend simpler brands after failures compared to more complex brands. Therefore, the lesson for marketers is to be more careful about building branding and advertising strategies around simplicity, because they could easily backfire if the product or service fails to deliver. 12. What does the underlined words “a silver bullet” in paragraph 2 mean? A. A risky investment. B. A business strategy. C. A quick-fix method. D. A cure-all solution. 13. What did the use of simplicity in the mattress business lead to? A. Rising customer dissatisfaction. B. Reduced expenses for producers. C. Longer transport time for goods. D. More comments from customers. 14. What mainly influence consumers’ views on a brand according to the study? A. The company’s historical background. B. The impressions shaped by ad design. C. The advertising reviews on its website. D. The richness of color in its packaging. 15. What advice does the author give to marketers? A. Advertise after-sale customer service. B. Be cautious about simplicity-themed efforts. C. Stress product quality over simplicity. D. Improve brand presence through social media. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的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。 Olympic medals are among the most respected honors in the sporting world, symbolizing not only athletic victory, but also the rich history, fine craftsmanship, and longstanding traditions of the Games. ____16____ Are they made entirely of gold, silver, and bronze? And what makes the Paris 2024 Olympic medals special? Originally, Olympic winners in 776 BCE were honored with olive wreaths (橄榄花环) rather than medals. The concept of medals as we know them today first emerged at the 1896 Athens Games. However, solid gold medals were no longer awarded after 1912. ____17____ As a result, the International Olympic Committee later updated the regulations regarding medal composition and design. Modern gold medals are primarily composed of 92.5% silver with a six-gram gold plating for appearance. ____18____ They contain at least 92.5% pure silver, and bronze medals consist of 95% copper and 5% zinc (锌). This mixture ensures the medals’ longevity and makes them cheaper. An Olympic gold medal may be worth over £500, but its value to athletes goes beyond its financial worth. ____19____ For instance, the 2012 London Olympics medals featured the River Thames and London skyline. Rio 2016 focused on sustainability by using leftover mirrors and X-ray plates. Tokyo 2020 medals, made from recycled electronics, emphasized technological innovation. For the Paris 2024 Olympics, the medals are particularly distinctive. Each features a hexagon (六边形) with the Paris 2024 logo on one side and Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, in front of the Eiffel Tower on the other. ____20____ As Thierry Reboul, creative director of Paris 2024, stated, “These medals offer athletes a physical piece of Paris to take home.” A. Pure gold is soft and easily damaged. B. When were these medals first introduced? C. Who is responsible for designing the medals? D. Silver medals, by contrast, live up to their names. E. With these symbols, they honor the history of the Olympics. F. Unique to this year, the medals use metal from the Eiffel Tower. G. The design of medals reflects the host city’s distinct style and values. 第三部分 语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Last year, I started the journey of being a remote product designer. The thought of a ____21____ schedule, a comfortable home office, and the escape from the crowded public transport was incredibly ____22____. The first few weeks were filled with a long-lost feeling of ____23____. However, the ____24____ of working from home gradually set in. I had started my day with the best intentions, promising myself quick breaks and regular ____25____. But deadlines, endless emails, and virtual meetings ____26____ me to my computer throughout the day, leaving me little time to ____27____. Gone were the short walks to a colleague’s desk and the quick lunchtime walks around the office complex. Finally, my world was ____28____ to the walls of my home, my steps ____29____ in mere meters rather than kilometers. One day, I tried ____30____ one of my favorite dresses and it wasn’t passing through my waist at all. Glancing at myself in the mirror, I saw a ____31____ person carrying extra weight, rather than someone enjoying freedom. The ____32____ of work and personal life had left me feeling like I was a never ending motion machine. This incident marked the ____33____ of a journey of self-discovery. I made up my mind that I needed a(n) ____34____ not just for my waistline but for my overall well-being. It was a promise to prioritize my physical and mental health, and a commitment that I could ____35____ control over my life and my body. 21. A. tight B. regular C. full D. flexible 22. A. appealing B. amusing C. challenging D. disturbing 23. A. direction B. security C. freedom D. responsibility 24. A. duties B. rewards C. problems D. expectations 25. A. visits B. emails C. updates D. stretches 26. A. tied B. inspired C. guided D. introduced 27. A. reply B. relax C. react D. read 28 A. extended B. limited C. related D. exposed 29. A. counted B. repeated C. watched D. followed 30. A. tidying up B. putting aside C. fitting into D. getting back 31. A. lazy B. tired C. rude D. mad 32. A. mix B. success C. balance D. value 33. A. distance B. memory C. beginning D. training 34. A. promise B. excuse C. answer D. change 35. A. maintain B. ease C. remove D. regain 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。 After a long-awaited three years, the highly popular Chinese vlogger Li Ziqi has finally made a comeback on Bilibili. ___36___ moment her new update emerged, it immediately seized the spotlight and the attention of millions of ___37___ (devote) fans. Li Ziqi ___38___ (know) for her unique and charming traditional Chinese cultural videos before. In her videos, she showed various traditional skills, ___39___ making delicious Chinese dishes with ingredients she grew ___40___ (she) to creating handicrafts with natural materials. These videos not only attracted numerous Chinese viewers but also gained great popularity among international audiences. They were like beautiful ___41___ (window) opening to the ancient and elegant rural life in China. During her absence, many of her fans were ___42___ (eager) waiting for her return. With her return, fans are filled with anticipation, eager to discover ___43___ novel stories and cultural treasures she will reveal on the platform. Her new content is expected to continue to spread the beauty of Chinese culture. She has the potential ___44___ (amaze) the world once again, with her creativity and the traditional charm she presents. With her influence, more people around the world may get to know and love Chinese traditional culture ____45____ (deeply) than before. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是校学生会主席李华，下个月将组织举办一场校园慈善音乐会。请给你校的英国留学生Chris写一封邮件邀请他来参与演出，内容包括： 1. 活动介绍； 2. 表演形式建议。 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。 Dear Chris, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节 读后续写（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段， 使之构成一篇完整的短文。 George had his eye on a scoring record. He took a deep breath as he stood in the doorway,looking in at the basketball court. The gym was old and small, but it held a long history. Maybe today I’ll make history, George thought. His basketball league was celebrating. Today’s championship game marked its 50th anniversary (周年) since the league’s first championship. George looked over the brochure for the anniversary. It listed the winners of each championship game and the top scorers. He stopped suddenly when he read the name of the top scorer from a game 30 years before. He quickly went through the rest of the list. “Look!” he said to his teammate David,showing him the brochure.“You see who has the all-time record? My dad! He never told me that.” “24 points,” David said. “That’s awesome!” George’s best record was 19 points. He was the Badgers’ top scorer. “It seems that my dad never showed off something like that,”George said. When his parents arrived, George brought the brochure over to them. His dad laughed. “I didn’t miss a shot in that game. But look at the score. I would have traded every shot for a win,”he said with regret. George hadn’t noticed that his dad’s team had lost the game just by one point.“That was a great group of teammates,”his dad added.“You have great teammates in the Badgers, too.” As George warmed up, he was still digesting his father’s words. “This will be a struggle every second,”the coach emphasized before they got on court to play.“I want to see tough defense, sharp passing, and, above all, smart play as a team.” George was confident he could lead the Badgers to victory, just as he did in their previous games against the Lions. And he played really hard. As the game neared its end, George had already scored 23 points. Another basket would break his father’s scoring record. 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。 However his team was now one point behind the Lions. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ With no defenders around, David turned and shot at the basket. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$