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哈田中(哈73中)2024-2025学年度上学期 高二学年期中考试 英语 考试时间: 120分钟 卷面分值: 150分 注意事项: 1. 答题前, 务必将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卡规定的位置上。 2. 答选择题时, 必须使用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动, 用橡皮擦擦干净后, 再选涂其它答案标号。 3. 答非选择题时, 必须将答案书写在专设答题页规定的位置上。 4. 所有题目必须在答题卡上作答, 在试题卷上答题无效。 5. 考试结束后, 只交试卷答题页。 第I卷 选择题(共95分) 第一部分听力(共两节, 满分30分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分) 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后, 你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. Where does the woman suggest going? A. Spain. B. Switzerland. C. Italy. 2. How will the speakers go to London? A. By train. B. By car. C. By plane. 3. Who did the man spend his vacation with? A. Tom. B. The woman. C. His grandma. 4. What makes Bob tired? A. Boring lessons at school. B. Too much housework. C. His preparation for the exam. 5. What time is it now? A. 7:40. B. 7:30. C. 7:20. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题 5 秒钟; 听完后, 各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。 6. What does the thief look like? A. He is old. B. He has long hair. C. He is of medium height. 7 What will the man do next? A. Go to the toilet. B. Call the police. C. Go to the café. 听第7段材料, 回答第8至10题。 8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Librarian and reader. 9. What does the man invite the woman to do? A. Go to the library. B. Go to the dining hall. C. Go swimming. 10. When will the woman have a dance class? A. On Monday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday. 听第8段材料, 回答第11至13题。 11. What does the man say about the pizza? A. It is delicious. B. It is bad. C. It is cheap. 12. What kind of dressing is unwelcome in the restaurant? A. Jeans. B. T-shirts. C. Short skirts. 13. Which is the percentage of the man saving on his first meal? A. 20%. B.50%. C. 80%. 听第9段材料, 回答第14至16题。 14. What does the woman mean about the time of volunteering? A. It lasts a week. B. It needs a month. C. It depends on the man. 15. What is the man? A. A student B. A community worker. C. A doctor. 16. How does the woman feel about the man’s choice? A. Sad. B. Satisfied. C. Angry. 听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。 17. Which freeway will stay closed for over an hour? A. M16. B. M30. C. M43. 18. Where did an accident happen in the city? A. At North Street. B. At New Street. C. At Lake Street. 19. What is the weather going to be like in the afternoon? A. Windy. B. Snowy. C. Rainy, 20. What’s the man doing? A. Hosting a program. B. Telling a story. C. Sharing his travel experience. 第二部分阅读(共两节,满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Rome, Italy, Europe—A Walk Through History Every step in Rome is a walk through history. The city offers a look into the past with its ruins (废墟) and centuries-old buildings. Exploring Rome is also an opportunity to connect with the city’s cultural heritage (遗产). Best Time to Travel: April to June and September to October. Jaipur, India, Asia—The Pink City Jaipur is famous as the Pink City. It has a mix of royal (皇家的) history and a lively culture. The city’s special pink buildings, which show kindness, make a one-of-a-kind city view. Best Time to Travel: November to February Cairo, Egypt, Africa—Land of Pharaohs Cairo serves as a gateway lo some of the world’s most attractive historical treasures. Visiting the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, you’ll find yourself face to face with the heritage of ancient civilizations (文明). Exploring Cairo also involves wandering through the Khan El Khalili market to feel the modern Egyptian life. Best Time to Travel: October to April to avoid the heat. Istanbul, The Republic of Turkiye—Where East Meets West Lying at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, both geographically and culturally, Istanbul has a rich history, where influences from the East and the West are woven (交织). Famous buildings like Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque show this mix. In Istanbul, different cultures’ coming together is real and it affects its food, art, how the city looks, and how people live every day. Best Time to Travel: March to May and September to November. 1. What’s the suggested time to visit Jaipur? A. April. B. July. C. October. D. December. 2. Which may one choose if he is interested in seeing different cultures in one city? A. Jaipur. B. Istanbul. C. Cairo. D. Rome. 3. What do the four places have in common? A. They are all capitals of their countries. B. They provide delicious food. C. They have rich historical background. D. They are known for their modern buildings. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，文章介绍了四个文化旅游城市。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Jaipur, India, Asia—The Pink City中的“Best Time to Travel: November to February.(最佳旅行时间：11月至次年2月。)”可知，去Jaipur最推荐的月份是11月到2月，D选项December符合题意。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Istanbul, The Republic of Turkiye—Where East Meets West中的“Lying at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, both geographically and culturally, Istanbul has a rich history, where influences from the East and the West are woven (交织).(伊斯坦布尔位于欧洲和亚洲的十字路口，无论是地理上还是文化上，都有着丰富的历史，东西方的影响在这里交织在一起。)”可知，在Istanbul可以见到交织在一起的不同文化。故选B。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Rome, Italy, Europe—A Walk Through History部分“Every step in Rome is a walk through history.(在罗马的每一步都是在穿越历史。)”，Jaipur, India, Asia—The Pink City部分“It has a mix of royal (皇家的) history and a lively culture.(它既有皇家历史，又有活泼的文化。)”，Cairo, Egypt, Africa—Land of Pharaohs部分“Cairo serves as a gateway lo some of the world’s most attractive historical treasures.(开罗是通往世界上一些最具吸引力的历史宝藏的门户。)”和Istanbul, The Republic of Turkiye—Where East Meets West部分的“Istanbul has a rich history, where influences from the East and the West are woven (交织).(伊斯坦布尔有着丰富的历史，东西方的影响交织在一起。)”可知，所有城市都是历史名城，都有着丰富的历史背景。故选C。 B Hearing the speeding cars passing us, I had to focus on the sound of my uncle’s bicycle leading the way. At thirty, with my retinas (视网膜) dying from an eye disease, driving a car was impossible and I couldn’t give up the freedom of riding my bike. Uncle Fred pedalled steadily. I biked a few inches behind. He shouted directions at each intersection. Suddenly, his voice rose with urgency, “Carol, stop! A car is turning.” When we reached our destination, my shoulders ached from the ride. As I sat next to Uncle Fred, he cleared his throat and said, “Carol, did you think about getting a trained Seeing Eye dog? It can give you independence.” He knew I was afraid of dogs. Words stuck in my throat. But his voice cracked and planted the seed of an idea. My world shrunk as my blindness grew worse. Luckily, I had a good sense of direction, allowing me to visualize neighborhood routes. This skill could be an advantage when working with a dog. After calculating, I finally called the guide dog school. The admission application arrived, but I still wasn’t sure. One day, I phoned my friend Robert, a longtime guide dog user in my town. He shared his positive experiences. Somehow, his words convinced me to give it a try. During the training, the dog trainer’s coaching and each successful walk with the dogs built my confidence. As my guide dog Misty and I bonded, my shoulders relaxed. When I returned home, Uncle Fred was the first to meet Misty. Misty sat at our feet waving her tail. She must have picked up on the positive energy that circled us like a hug. Misty drove away my anxiety as I slowly opened my heart to her. Just as Uncle Fred had predicted, overcoming my fear gave me the opportunity for more independence. My new confidence came from using a guide dog, allowing me to walk tall. Uncle Fred’s advice moved my sense of joy from my bike to my dog. 4. What drove the author to ride a bike? A. Getting prepared for driving a car. B. Treating her disease by taking exercise. C. Getting familiar with noisy background. D. Enjoying the freedom of moving around. 5. How did the author react to her uncle’s suggestion? A. She thought it worth a try. B. She drew up a practical plan. C. She was stuck in desperation. D. She refused it for fear of dogs. 6. Why did the author call Robert? A. To invite him to adopt a dog. B. To ask him about the application. C. To encourage him to be positive in life. D. To consult him about taking a guide dog. 7. What change did Misty bring to the author? A. She became confident about fighting the illness. B. She became more attached to her uncle for help. C. She gained her independence with Misty’s help. D. She formed her community of guide dog trainers. 【答案】4. D 5. A 6. D 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。眼睛的疾病使作者不能自由出行，在亲人的鼓励下，作者领养了导盲犬，从此她的生活无须再依赖他人，她对生活也更加乐观。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。由第一段“Hearing the speeding cars passing us, I had to focus on the sound of my uncle’s bicycle leading the way. At thirty, with my retinas (视网膜) dying from an eye disease, driving a car was impossible and I couldn’t give up the freedom of riding my bike.(听到超速行驶的汽车从我们身边经过，我不得不专注于我叔叔的自行车带路的声音。三十岁时，我的视网膜因眼疾而逐渐丧失功能，开车是不可能的，我不能放弃骑自行车的自由。)”可知，作者骑自行车是为了享受出行的自由。故选D项。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。由文章第三段“My world shrunk as my blindness grew worse. Luckily, I had a good sense of direction, allowing me to visualize neighborhood routes. This skill could be an advantage when working with a dog.(随着失明的加剧，我的世界缩小了。幸运的是，我有很好的方向感，可以想象出附近的路线。与狗一起工作时，这项技能可能是一个优势。)”以及上文可知，作者听到叔叔的建议时不知道说什么，因为她一直很害怕狗，但是这句话在她的脑子里种下了一个养狗的念头，她觉得这个建议值得一试。故选A项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。由第四段“One day, I phoned my friend Robert, a longtime guide dog user in my town. He shared his positive experiences. Somehow, his words convinced me to give it a try.(有一天，我打电话给我的朋友罗伯特，他是我镇上一位长期使用导盲犬的人。他分享了自己的积极经历。不知怎么的，他的话说服了我试一试。)”可知，作者打电话给好友罗伯特，因为他养了很长时间的导盲犬，所以作者向他咨询。故选D项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。由文章最后一段“As my guide dog Misty and I bonded, my shoulders relaxed. When I returned home, Uncle Fred was the first to meet Misty. Misty sat at our feet waving her tail. She must have picked up on the positive energy that circled us like a hug. Misty drove away my anxiety as I slowly opened my heart to her. Just as Uncle Fred had predicted, overcoming my fear gave me the opportunity for more independence. My new confidence came from using a guide dog, allowing me to walk tall. Uncle Fred’s advice moved my sense of joy from my bike to my dog.(当我和导盲犬米斯蒂亲密接触时，我的肩膀放松了。当我回到家时，弗雷德叔叔是第一个见到米斯蒂的人。米斯蒂坐在我们脚边，挥舞着尾巴。她一定感受到了像拥抱一样围绕着我们的正能量。米斯蒂驱散了我的焦虑，我慢慢地向她敞开心扉。正如弗雷德叔叔所预测的那样，克服恐惧给了我更多的独立机会。我的新信心来自使用导盲犬，让我能够走得很高。弗雷德叔叔的建议把我的快乐从自行车转移到了我的狗身上。)”可知，这里提到作者领养了导盲犬之后生活的变化，说这只导盲犬让自己更自信，而且不再焦虑，在生活上更加独立。故选C项。 C On a windy day, 40 middle-school students stand by the Harlem River in New York City. Their teacher, Mr. White, pulls a metal cage out of the river. Inside are clusters of oysters (牡蛎). The last time they were here, the oysters were babies. The students’ job is to measure how much the oysters have grown and test the river water for pollutants. They will report their findings to researchers at the Billion Oyster Project (BOP). Why work so hard? To make the city’s waterways healthy again. Oysters are important for the underwater community they share with plants, fish, and other life. So they are also called a keystone species. If a keystone species disappears, other plants and animals may die out. That’s exactly what happened 100 years ago in New York Harbor. Before then, lots of oysters lived here. The oysters were delicious — maybe too delicious. By the early 1900s, people were eating them faster than they could grow. The oysters were in trouble for another reason. Pollution was pouring into the waters of the growing city, and few types of animals could live in it. Since the 1970s, new laws have helped reduce toxic(有毒的) waste. Some fish started to swim through again. But oysters were still missing — until recently. The BOP began in 2014 to help bring oysters back to New York Harbor. So far, students and volunteers have placed about 25,000,000 oysters into the harbor. “The oysters definitely look much bigger now,” says a student named Kelly. Taking turns, the kids measure all the oysters, then compare notes. The biggest oyster is over 2 inches long, much bigger than a healthy size for its age. As more oysters grow, the water should become clearer. Also, other animals should move in. Finally, the students put the oysters back in the cage. Mr. White lowers it into the river. When the oysters are big enough, they will be moved to the middle of the harbor. For today, everyone agrees: the future is looking bright for New York Harbor. 8. Why are oysters called a keystone species? A. They grow quickly. B. They are delicious. C. They support underwater life. D. They are able to resist pollution. 9. What was the problem with oysters over a century ago? A. A period of disappearance. B. Over- consumption by people. C. Lack of clean and safe habitat. D. Competition with other species. 10. What’s the goal of the Billion Oyster Project? A. To grow more oysters. B. To collect useful data. C. To protect water plants. D. To restore waterways. 11. What may be the future outlook for New York Harbor? A. Promising. B. Uncertain. C. Disappointing. D. Unchanged. 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. D 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主题为人与自然，介绍了纽约市的港湾里重新出现的牡蛎对重建健康的海底生态系统的帮助。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Oysters are important for the underwater community they share with plants, fish, and other life. So they are also called a keystone species. (牡蛎对它们与植物、鱼类和其他生物共享的水下群落至关重要。因此，它们也被称为关键物种)”可知，牡蛎被称为关键物种是因为它们支持水下的生态。故选C项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“The oysters were delicious— maybe too delicious. By the early 1900s, people were eating them faster than they could grow.( 牡蛎很好吃——也许太好吃了。到20世纪初，人们吃它们的速度超过了它们的生长速度)可知，牡蛎深受食客的喜爱而被过度捕捞。故选 B。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“The BOP began in 2014 to help bring oysters back to New York Harbor.(该BOP项目始于2014年，目的是帮助将牡蛎带回纽约港)”以及第六段“As more oysters grow, the water should become clearer.(随着越来越多的牡蛎生长，水应该会变得更清澈)”可知，Billion Oyster Project的目标是修复水道。故选D项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“For today, everyone agrees: the future is looking bright for New York Harbor.(今天，每个人都同意：纽约港的未来是光明的)”可知，纽约港未来是光明的。故选A项。 D The Greek philosopher Heraclitus taught that you can’t step into the same river twice, for you aren’t the same person at each visit, and the water is ever flowing. It is a powerful way to represent the reality that everything is always changing. Yet so many of us have difficulty adapting to change. We deny it, resist it or attempt to control it, the result of which is almost always some combination of stress, anxiety and burnout. It doesn’t have to be that way. No doubt, change can, and often does, hurt. But with the right mind-set, it can also be a force for growth. It’s not as if we have any choice in the matter. Like it or not, life is change. We’d be wise to shift our position from useless resistance to being in conversation with change instead. A concept called allostasis can help. Developed in the late 1980s by Peter Sterling and Joseph Eyer, allostasis is defined as “stability through change”. In other words, the way to stay stable through the process of change is by changing, at least to some extent. From neuroscience to pain science and psychology, allostasis has become the standard model for understanding change in the scientific community. The brain is at its best when it is constantly making new connections. Overcoming pain, be it physical or psychological, is not about resistance (which often worsens the experience) or trying to get back to where you were before a distressing event or situation. It’s about balancing acceptance with problem-solving and moving forward to a new normal. Yet this concept is still little known to ordinary people and it is time to start practicing it now. Over the past few years, the river of change has been flowing mercilessly, and it shows no signs of letting up. Hardly a decade after the widespread adoption of social media, a new technology that may be far more powerful, artificial intelligence, is being widely used. It’s like what our friend Heraclitus advised: Take part in change by focusing on what we can control and trying to let go of what we can’t. Our ability to work with these changes is directly related to our life satisfaction. 12. What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph? A. We could have a right mind-set. B. Philosophy exists everywhere. C. Some people are wiser than others. D. Change is unavoidable in life. 13. How should we deal with changes according to the author? A. Ignore them. B. Participate in them. C. Fight against them. D. Put them under control. 14. What does the underlined phrase “letting up” in paragraph 6 probably mean? A. Slowing down. B. Setting off. C. Marching on. D. Pulling in. 15. What is the best title for the text? A. Why Can’t We Adapt to Changes in Life? B. How Can We Increase Our Life Satisfaction? C. Let’s Transform Our Relationship With Change D. Try to Help the Public to Understand Allostasis 【答案】12. D 13. B 14. A 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文体裁为议论文。 文章探讨了变化的不可避免性及其对个人生活的影响，提出应通过积极的态度和方法来适应变化，而不是抗拒，以此提高生活质量。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The Greek philosopher Heraclitus taught that you can’t step into the same river twice, for you aren’t the same person at each visit, and the water is ever flowing. It is a powerful way to represent the reality that everything is always changing.(古希腊哲学家赫拉克利特教导说，你不能两次踏入同一条河流，因为每次你都不是同一个你，河水一直在流动。这是一个强有力的方式来表达一切都在不断变化的事实。)”可知，描述的现象是生活中变化是不可避免的。故选D项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“We’d be wise to shift our position from useless resistance to being in conversation with change instead.(我们明智的做法是从无用的抵抗转变为与变化进行对话。)”和最后一段中的“Take part in change by focusing on what we can control and trying to let go of what we can’t.(通过专注于我们能控制的事情并努力放下我们不能控制的事情来参与变化。)”可知，作者建议我们应该参与变化。故选B项。 【14题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第六段的“Over the past few years, the river of change has been flowing mercilessly, and it shows no signs of letting up.(在过去的几年里，变化的河流无情地流淌，没有任何____的迹象。)”可知，变化的河流无情地流淌，没有减速的迹象，由此可以推测“letting up”的意思是“减缓”或“放缓”。故选A项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。文章最后一段“It’s like what our friend Heraclitus advised: Take part in change by focusing on what we can control and trying to let go of what we can’t. Our ability to work with these changes is directly related to our life satisfaction.(就像我们的朋友赫拉克利特建议的那样：参与变革，专注于我们能控制的事情，努力放下我们不能控制的事情。我们应对这些变化的能力与我们的生活满意度直接相关。)”以及全文内容来看，文章主要讨论了如何转变我们与变化的关系，从无用的抵抗转变为积极地参与变化，以适应不断变化的生活，提高生活满意度。C项（让我们用变化来改变我们的关系）能概括全文内容。故选C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可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 A great skill to have is the ability to solve problems effectively, specifically interpersonal and behavioral problems. In order to achieve this, you need to follow a few key requirements. ____16____ First, you should understand “why” the problem exists. ____17____ If you know something about why the problem exists, you’ll have a better time to resolve the problem. Let’s take the example of a child who doesn’t want to come to school. Before you can reach a solution, it is important to find out why the child doesn't want to come to school. Once you have clearly identified the problem, you need to understand what you have control over and what don’t. ____18____ You may not control whether a child comes to school, but you are able to deal with the barrier to the child not wanting to attend school. Don't jump to conclusions. Once you have all of your information, analyze it carefully and look at it from various viewpoints. Be as objective as possible and don’t be quick to judge. ____19____ This is a time for you to use your critical thinking skills. ____20____ Have you weighed the pros and cons (事物的利与弊) of your options? Are there any limitations our options? Are there any options better than others and why? Are there advantages and disadvantages you need to take into consideration? A. Your efforts must be within the areas where you are in the driver’s seat. B. Now determine your options for solutions. C. Read on to find how to become a more effective problem solver. D. Remain judgment-free as much as possible. E. The strategies in problem-solving are good lifelong skills to have. F. Ask yourself questions about what options you have. G. That means figuring out the actual root cause of the problem. 【答案】16. C 17. G 18. A 19. D 20. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章针对人们如何高效地解决人际关系及行为问题，提供了一些方法和策略。 【16题详解】 上文“A great skill to have is the ability to solve problems effectively, specifically interpersonal and behavioral problems. In order to achieve this, you need to follow a few key requirements.(有效解决问题，特别是人际关系和行为问题的能力是一项重要的技能。为了实现这一点，您需要遵循几个关键要求。)”说明想提高解决人际关系和行为问题的能力，要遵循这几个要求，选项C“接着往下看如何成为一个更有效的问题解决者。”承接上文，是对上文的进一步说明，并引出下文中列出的方法和策略。故选C项。 【17题详解】 上文“First, you should understand “why” the problem exists.(首先，你应该了解问题存在的“原因”。)”以及下文“If you know something about why the problem exists, you’ll have a better time to resolve the problem.(如果你知道问题存在的原因，你将有更好的时间来解决问题。)”说明你应该了解问题存在的“原因”，并且要找到问题产生的原因，才能更好地解决问题，选项G“那意味着要找出问题真正的根本原因。”承接上文，对上文作进一步的解释，并引出下文。故选G项。 【18题详解】 上文“Once you have clearly identified the problem, you need to understand what you have control over and what don’t.(一旦你清楚地发现了问题所在，你就需要明白什么是你可以控制的，什么是你不能控制的。)”说明解决问题时需要弄清楚你能控制的事情和不能控制的事情，选项A“你的努力必须在你能控制的范围内。”承接上文，点明了解决问题时需要重点努力的方向。故选A项。 【19题详解】 上文“Be as objective as possible and don’t be quick to judge.(要尽可能客观，不要急于下结论。)”说明尽量保证客观，并且不要马上做出评判，以及下文“This is a time for you to use your critical thinking skills.(这是你运用批判性思维能力的时候。)”说明，要用批判性思维的技能，选项D“尽可能保持不主观判断。”承上启下，不主观判断，谨慎考虑，运用批判性思维。故选D项。 【20题详解】 下文“Have you weighed the pros and cons(事物的利与弊) of your options? Are there any limitations our options? Are there any options better than others and why? Are there advantages and disadvantages you need to take into consideration?(你权衡你的选择的利弊了吗？我们的选择有什么限制吗？是否有更好的选择，为什么？有哪些优点和缺点是你需要考虑的？)”说明本段主要讨论的是解决方案的选择，选项B“现在确定你的解决方案。”能概括本段主旨大意，是对下文的总结。故选B项。 第三部分语言运用(共两节, 满分30分) 第一节(共 15 小题; 每小题 1分, 满分15分) 阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Rani’s mind lit up like a light bulb (灵光一现) as she turned on her shower the night her school class was tasked with finding ways to save water. As the 14-year-old stood there, ____21____ the water to reach the perfect temperature, a bright idea ____22____ her. Looking at the water ____23____ the drain, Rani was shocked by the wastage that____24____ during this waiting period. Determined to make a ____25____, she set out to create a device that could ____26____ water. And so, the Aqua Loop was born—an innovation that would ____27____ the attention of leading inventors across the country. Made from circuit boards (电路板), pipes, a button, and solenoid valves (电磁阀), the Aqua Loop was designed to ____28____the temperature of shower water, wait until the water reaches a comfortable temperature, and then ____29____ release (释放) it from the showerhead, preventing unnecessary _____30_____. And then the water would go back to the hot water system or its source. Rani, a Year Seven student, sourced her _____31_____ in water conservation (保护) from her upbringing in a rural village on the New South Wales mid-north coast. However, it was the _____32_____set by her school, The Nature School in Port Macquarie, that led to her surprising _____33_____— she had been wasting over 5 liters of water per shower. With a household of just four people, this meant an average wastage of 2,628 liters per year due to waiting _____34_____ . Rani’s invention had the potential to make a huge impact on water conservation, especially considering that there was no _____35_____ showerhead device available to do the job in Australia at the time. 21. A. checking out B. jumping into C. waiting for D. switching off 22. A. struck B. pressured C. scared D. shook 23. A. remaining in B. passing through C. flowing down D. coming from 24. A. ceased B. occurred C. disappeared D. changed 25. A. promise B. difference C. plan D. rule 26. A. heat B. bring C. clean D. save 27. A. command B. escape C. require D. catch 28. A. lower B. monitor C. keep D. present 29. A. cleverly B. naturally C. secretly D. partly 30. A. suffering B. harm C. cost D. waste 31. A. interest B. trust C. doubt D. failure 32. A. mode B. record C. example D. challenge 33. A. achievement B. realization C. responsibility D. diasppointment 34. A. otherwise B. again C. alone D. anyway 35. A. mobile B. beautiful C. specific D. luxurious 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. B 26. D 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了14岁的女孩Rani因为寻找节约用水的方法，发明了一种可以节约用水的设备Aqua Loop。 【21题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：当这个14岁的女孩站在那里等待水温达到最佳温度时，一个好主意突然出现在她的脑海里。A. checking out查看；B. jumping into突然决定；C. waiting for等待；D. switching off关闭。根据上文“Rani’s mind lit up like a light bulb as she turned on her shower the night her school class was tasked with finding ways to save water. (那天晚上，她的班级被要求寻找节约用水的方法，当她打开淋浴器时，拉尼的头脑像灯泡一样亮了起来。)”和常识可知，人们在洗澡时通常会等待水加热到合适的温度，后文“during this waiting period”也是提示。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当这个14岁的女孩站在那里等待水温达到最佳温度时，一个好主意突然出现在她的脑海里。A. struck想起，打击；B. pressured迫使；C. scared使害怕；D. shook摇晃。根据上文“a bright idea”指想到好主意，应用动词struck。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：看着水顺着排水管流下来，拉尼被这段等待时间里发生的浪费震惊了。A. remaining in留在某处；B. passing through经过；C. flowing down流入；D. coming from来自。根据上文“Looking at the water”指水流进下水道，故选C。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：看着水顺着排水管流下来，拉尼被这段等待时间里发生浪费震惊了。A. ceased停止；B. occurred发现；C. disappeared消失；D. changed改变。根据后文“during this waiting period”指等待时间发生的事情。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她决心有所作为，于是着手制造一种可以节约用水的设备。A. promise承诺；B. difference差异；C. plan计划；D. rule规则。根据后文“she set out to create a device”可知，她想要节约水，即产生影响，应用make a difference。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她决心有所作为，于是着手制造一种可以节约用水的设备。A. heat加热；B. bring带来；C. clean清理；D. save挽救，节约。根据上文“Rani was shocked by the wastage”可知，这种设备主要是为了节约用水发明的。故选D。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：就这样，水环诞生了——这项创新吸引了全国顶尖发明家的注意。A. command要求；B. escape逃走；C. require要求；D. catch抓住。根据后文“the attention”指创新吸引了发明家的注意。故选D。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Aqua Loop由电路板、管道、按钮和电磁阀组成，设计用于监测淋浴水的温度，等到水达到舒适的温度，然后巧妙地将其从淋浴喷头中释放出来，防止不必要的浪费。A. lower降低；B. monitor监督；C. keep保持；D. present赠送。根据后文“the temperature of shower water”可知，Aqua Loop的作用是监控淋浴水的温度，故选B。 【29题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：Aqua Loop由电路板、管道、按钮和电磁阀组成，设计用于监测淋浴水的温度，等到水达到舒适的温度，然后巧妙地将其从淋浴喷头中释放出来，防止不必要的浪费。A. cleverly巧妙地，聪明地；B. naturally自然地；C. secretly秘密地；D. partly部分地。根据后文“release it from the showerhead, preventing unnecessary”可知，Aqua Loop用于监测淋浴水的温度，等到水达到舒适的温度，然后巧妙地将其从淋浴喷头中释放出来，防止浪费。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Aqua Loop由电路板、管道、按钮和电磁阀组成，设计用于监测淋浴水的温度，等到水达到舒适的温度，然后巧妙地将其从淋浴喷头中释放出来，防止不必要的浪费。A. suffering痛苦；B. harm危害；C. cost花费；D. waste浪费。根据上文“Rani was shocked by the wastage”可知，这种设备是为了防止不必要的水浪费。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：拉尼是一名七年级学生，她对水资源保护的兴趣源于她在新南威尔士州中北部海岸的一个农村长大。A. interest兴趣；B. trust信任；C. doubt怀疑；D. failure失败。根据后文“in water conservation”以及上文她发明了节水装置，所以是对水资源保护感兴趣。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，是她的学校——麦格理港的自然学校——设定的挑战让她惊讶地意识到——她每次洗澡都浪费了超过5升水。A. mode做法；B. record记录；C. example例子；D. challenge挑战。根据后文“set by her school, The Nature School in Port Macquarie”以及第一段“her school class was tasked with finding ways to save water (她的班级被要求寻找节约用水的方法)”可知，此处指学校设定的挑战让她意识到了水浪费问题。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，是她的学校——麦格理港的自然学校——设定的挑战让她惊讶地意识到——她每次洗澡都浪费了超过5升水。A. achievement成就；B. realization认识；C. responsibility责任；D. disappointment失望。后文“she had been wasting over 5 liters of water per shower.”是她意识到了水浪费问题。故选B。 【34题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：对于一个只有四口之家来说，这意味着由于单独等待，每年平均浪费2628升。A. otherwise否则；B. again再次；C. alone单独，仅仅；D. anyway不管怎样。根据上文“With a household of just four people, this meant an average wastage of 2,628 liters per year due to waiting”可知，一个只有四口之家由于单独等待水温加热，每年平均浪费2628升。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Rani的发明有可能对节约用水产生巨大的影响，特别是考虑到当时在澳大利亚没有专门的淋浴装置可以完成这项工作。A. mobile活动的；B. beautiful美丽的；C. specific特定的；D. luxurious奢侈的。根据后文“showerhead device available to do the job in Australia at the time”指当时在澳大利亚没有专门的淋浴装置可以完成这项工作。故选C。 第II卷 非选择题(共55分) 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。 Collins Dictionary chose “AI”, short for artificial intelligence, as its word of the year of 2023. It was a big year for AI. This year offered the public more chances ____36____ (communicate) with its technology. In Hollywood, some writers and ____37____ (actor) wanted to strike because of AI. With everything from AI-generated videos ____38____ articles and even popular music, 2023 marked the year that AI ____39____ (enter) our daily lives. For many people, AI ____40____ (become) a repeated topic of conversation and an important tool for work so far. As ____41____ (many) and more people use AI tools like ChatGPT, questions have been raised about environmental protection ____42____ (regular). AI needs big buildings with many computers, ____43____ use a lot of energy and create heat. Thus water is used for ____44____ (cool) them. This has led to _____45_____ increase in the demand for water and energy resources, highlighting the need for more sustainable practices in the AI industry. 【答案】36. to communicate 37. actors 38. to 39. entered 40. has become 41. more 42. regularly 43. which 44. cooling 45 an 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了《柯林斯词典》选出的2023年度词汇“Al”（人工智能的缩写），并围绕这一主题，探讨了AI在2023年的广泛应用、对娱乐行业的影响，以及AI技术带来的环境影响。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：今年为公众提供了更多与该技术交流的机会。chance to do sth.“做某事的机会”，为固定短语。本空用communicate“交流”的不定式，作后置定语，修饰名词chances。故填to communicate。 【37题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：在好莱坞，一些作家和演员因为人工智能而想要罢工。由前面的some可知，此处用名词actor“演员”的复数。故填actors。 【38题详解】 考查固定短语。句意：从人工智能生成的视频、文章甚至流行音乐等一切事物来看，2023年是人工智能进入我们日常生活的一年。固定短语from...to...，表示“从……到……”，其中to为介词。故填to。 【39题详解】 考查时态。句意：从人工智能生成的视频、文章甚至流行音乐等一切事物来看，2023年是人工智能进入我们日常生活的一年。根据2023可知，此处过去的事情，时态用一般过去时，谓语用enter“进入”的过去式。故填entered。 【40题详解】 考查时态。句意：对许多人来说，到目前为止，人工智能已成为一个反复出现的谈话话题和工作的重要工具。become“成为”。由后面的so far可知，此处用现在完成时，表示到目前为止已经发生的事情，主语AI为第三人称单数，助动词用has。故填has become。 【41题详解】 考查固定搭配。句意：随着越来越多的人使用像ChatGPT这样的人工智能工具，关于环境保护的问题经常被提出。固定搭配：比较级+and+比较级，意为“越来越……”，由后面的and more people可知，此处用比较级more，more and more，表示“越来越多”。故填more。 【42题详解】 考查副词。句意：随着越来越多的人使用像ChatGPT这样的人工智能工具，关于环境保护的问题经常被提出。本空用副词regularly“经常”，修饰have been raised，作状语。故填regularly。 【43题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：人工智能需要拥有许多电脑的大楼，这些电脑消耗大量能源并产生热量。本空引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是computers，指物，关系词代替先行词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which引导。故填which。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：因此，水被用来冷却它们。本空用cool“冷却”的动名词，作介词for的宾语。故填cooling。 【45题详解】 考查冠词。句意：这导致了对水资源和能源需求的增加，凸显了人工智能行业需要更多可持续做法的必要性。此处泛指“一种增加”，且increase以元音音素开头，应用不定冠词an。故填an。 第四部分写作(共两节, 满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华。上周日下午你校足球队和到访的美国Northfield Team举行了一场友谊赛，请你写一篇新闻稿，投给校英文报，内容包括： 1.比赛的时间、地点； 2.比赛的过程和结果； 3.比赛的意义。 注意: 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 A Friendly Football Game _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文： A Friendly Football Game In order to enrich students’ campus life, and strengthen the friendship between two schools, a friendly basketball game was held between the visiting U.S. Northfield Team and ours on the playground at 4:00 p.m. last Sunday afternoon. On the field, the students from two schools were active and committed. The cheerleaders off the field shouted cheers for them! After fierce competition our team won the game. This friendly game is of great significance. It not only showed students’ wonderful basketball skills, but also improved the friendship and understanding of each other. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给校英语报写一篇新闻稿，讲述友谊赛的相关情况，内容包括：比赛的时间、地点；比赛的过程和结果；比赛的意义。 详解】1. 词汇积累 增进：strengthen→enhance 客队：visiting team→guest team 全身心投入的：committed→dedicated /devoted 比赛：competition→match 重要性：significance→importance 2. 句式拓展 简单句改为强调句 原句：After fierce competition our team won the game. 拓展句：It was our team that won the game after fierce competition. 【点睛】【高分句型1】In order to enrich students’ campus life, and strengthen the friendship between two schools, a friendly basketball game was held between the visiting U.S. Northfield Team and ours on the playground at 4:00 p.m. last Sunday afternoon.(使用了in order to do…结构作目的状语) 【高分句型2】It not only showed students’ wonderful basketball skills, but also improved the friendship and understanding of each other. (使用了not only…but also…结构) 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。 Mr. Lewis was kind-hearted. He had a charity box at the front of his fruit and vegetable store in which he put produce that was just a little too overripe to sell. The poorest people in the neighborhood could take the produce in the box for free. His kindness made his business go well and he decided to open another store two blocks away. One day, a boy named Peter passed by. He saw an old woman take some produce in the box without paying. Confused, he approached Mr. Lewis and asked why. Mr. Lewis explained, “The produce in the box needs to be eaten right away before it goes off. So I let people who can’t afford it take it.” Surprised, Peter asked whether he could take some, too. Smiling, Mr. Lewis filled a bag with some fruit and vegetables from the box, saying, “Enjoy it, and come back anytime you need more!” After that day, Peter became a daily visitor to the shop. Mr. Lewis started wondering who Peter was and if he needed more help. One afternoon, he decided to follow Peter. He watched from a distance as Peter quietly sneaked (偷溜) into a worn-out house, left the produce by the door and ran away. Confused, Mr. Lewis followed Peter to another poor-looking house. There, Peter walked in and yelled, “Mom, I’m home.” Peter didn’t take any of the produce home although he obviously needed it! The following day, when Peter came by, Mr. Lewis asked him the reason. Peter explained, “I took it to my grandmother’s house. She’s looking after my little cousin but she doesn’t have much money. And my grandmother doesn’t want my mom to help her. She says my mom is also struggling and has her own family to feed. So I left the produce by my grandmother’s door.” Touched, Mr. Lewis asked, “Does your mom know any of this?” Peter shook his head and said, “She’d be ashamed that I accepted charity — though she has lost her job and is struggling to find a new one.” Mr. Lewis was touched and he quickly filled two large bags with fresh produce. 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。 He accompanied Peter to his grandmother’s house. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Peter’s mom nodded happily and said,“Mr. Lewis, I’d like to help run that store.” ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: He accompanied Peter to his grandmother’s house. And they left one of the bags by the door. Then Mr. Lewis accompanied Peter to his house. Mr. Lewis knocked at the door, and when seeing Peter’s mom, he introduced himself and told her how he knew Peter. Then, he gave the heavy bag of produce to the mother. Peter’s mom was surprised and accepted it thankfully. After chatting for a while, Mr. Lewis smiled and said, “I’ll open another shop. Do you have any interest in running it for me?” Peter’s mom nodded happily and said, “Mr. Lewis, I’d like to help run that store.” Peter jumped with wild joy. A month later, Mr. Lewis’s new shop opened and Peter’s mom started working there. Mr. Lewis paid Peter’s mom good salaries, and she turned out to be an excellent employee. And she followed Mr. Lewis’ tradition of providing a charity box of overripe produce. With time going by, the shop grew bigger and bigger, which brought a good profit while benefiting many unfortunate people in the neighborhood. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Lewis先生心地善良。在他的果蔬店门口有一个慈善箱，他把熟透了的农产品放在里面让穷人免费领取，一天Peter看见了，就向Lewis先生领取了免费的农产品并且成了常客，所以Lewis先生开始怀疑Peter，于是跟踪Peter，发现Peter把农场品都送给了祖母，尽管自己家也很需要。第二天Lewis先生询问了Peter那样做的原因，Lewis先生听完Peter的解释后非常感动，给Peter装满了两大袋子新鲜的农产品。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“他陪Peter去了他祖母家。”可知，第一段Lewis先生陪Peter给祖母送完农产品后又去了Peter家并且同Peter妈妈讲述他们相识的经过，并提出邀请Peter妈妈到自己公司工作的过程。 ②由第二段首句内容“Peter的妈妈高兴地点点头，说：“刘易斯先生，我想帮忙经营这家店。””可知，第二段可描写Peter妈妈同意去Lewis先生公司工作并成为一名优秀的员工，继续造福周边不幸的人。 2.续写线索：陪Peter回家——同Peter妈妈聊天——邀请去自己公司工作——Peter妈妈同意——成为优秀员工——造福其他不幸的人 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①.陪同：accompany/keep company with ②.敲门：knock at the door / knock on the door ③.感兴趣：have interest in/ take interest in 情绪类 ①.感激：thankfully /showing his appreciation/show his gratitude/be grateful ②.高兴：with joy/ be delight with 【点睛】 [高分句型1]. Mr. Lewis knocked at the door, and when seeing Peter’s mom, he introduced himself and told her how he knew Peter.（由连接词when连接的时间状语从句） [高分句型2]. With time going by, the shop grew bigger and bigger, which brought a good profit while benefiting many unfortunate people in the neighborhood.（由关系代词which引导非限制性定语从句） 1-20 BBCCACBACBACBCABCAAA 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 哈田中(哈73中)2024-2025学年度上学期 高二学年期中考试 英语 考试时间: 120分钟 卷面分值: 150分 注意事项: 1. 答题前, 务必将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卡规定的位置上。 2. 答选择题时, 必须使用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动, 用橡皮擦擦干净后, 再选涂其它答案标号。 3. 答非选择题时, 必须将答案书写在专设答题页规定的位置上。 4. 所有题目必须在答题卡上作答, 在试题卷上答题无效。 5. 考试结束后, 只交试卷答题页。 第I卷 选择题(共95分) 第一部分听力(共两节, 满分30分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分) 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后, 你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. Where does the woman suggest going? A. Spain. B. Switzerland. C. Italy. 2. How will the speakers go to London? A. By train. B. By car. C. By plane. 3. Who did the man spend his vacation with? A. Tom. B. The woman. C. His grandma. 4. What makes Bob tired? A. Boring lessons at school. B. Too much housework. C. His preparation for the exam. 5. What time is it now? A. 7:40. B. 7:30. C. 7:20. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题 5 秒钟; 听完后, 各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。 6 What does the thief look like? A. He is old. B. He has long hair. C. He is of medium height. 7. What will the man do next? A. Go to the toilet. B. Call the police. C. Go to the café. 听第7段材料, 回答第8至10题。 8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Librarian and reader. 9. What does the man invite the woman to do? A. Go to the library. B. Go to the dining hall. C. Go swimming. 10. When will the woman have a dance class? A. On Monday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday. 听第8段材料, 回答第11至13题。 11. What does the man say about the pizza? A. It is delicious. B. It is bad. C. It is cheap. 12. What kind of dressing is unwelcome in the restaurant? A. Jeans. B. T-shirts. C. Short skirts. 13. Which is the percentage of the man saving on his first meal? A. 20%. B.50%. C. 80%. 听第9段材料, 回答第14至16题。 14. What does the woman mean about the time of volunteering? A It lasts a week. B. It needs a month. C. It depends on the man. 15. What is the man? A. A student B. A community worker. C. A doctor. 16. How does the woman feel about the man’s choice? A. Sad. B. Satisfied. C. Angry. 听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。 17. Which freeway will stay closed for over an hour? A. M16. B. M30. C. M43. 18. Where did an accident happen in the city? A. At North Street. B. At New Street. C. At Lake Street. 19. What is the weather going to be like in the afternoon? A. Windy. B. Snowy. C. Rainy, 20. What’s the man doing? A Hosting a program. B. Telling a story. C. Sharing his travel experience. 第二部分阅读(共两节,满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Rome, Italy, Europe—A Walk Through History Every step in Rome is a walk through history. The city offers a look into the past with its ruins (废墟) and centuries-old buildings. Exploring Rome is also an opportunity to connect with the city’s cultural heritage (遗产). Best Time to Travel: April to June and September to October. Jaipur, India, Asia—The Pink City Jaipur is famous as the Pink City. It has a mix of royal (皇家的) history and a lively culture. The city’s special pink buildings, which show kindness, make a one-of-a-kind city view. Best Time to Travel: November to February. Cairo, Egypt, Africa—Land of Pharaohs Cairo serves as a gateway lo some of the world’s most attractive historical treasures. Visiting the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, you’ll find yourself face to face with the heritage of ancient civilizations (文明). Exploring Cairo also involves wandering through the Khan El Khalili market to feel the modern Egyptian life. Best Time to Travel: October to April to avoid the heat. Istanbul, The Republic of Turkiye—Where East Meets West Lying at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, both geographically and culturally, Istanbul has a rich history, where influences from the East and the West are woven (交织). Famous buildings like Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque show this mix. In Istanbul, different cultures’ coming together is real and it affects its food, art, how the city looks, and how people live every day. Best Time to Travel: March to May and September to November. 1. What’s the suggested time to visit Jaipur? A. April. B. July. C. October. D. December. 2. Which may one choose if he is interested in seeing different cultures in one city? A. Jaipur. B. Istanbul. C. Cairo. D. Rome. 3. What do the four places have in common? A. They are all capitals of their countries. B. They provide delicious food. C. They have rich historical background. D. They are known for their modern buildings. B Hearing the speeding cars passing us, I had to focus on the sound of my uncle’s bicycle leading the way. At thirty, with my retinas (视网膜) dying from an eye disease, driving a car was impossible and I couldn’t give up the freedom of riding my bike. Uncle Fred pedalled steadily. I biked a few inches behind. He shouted directions at each intersection. Suddenly, his voice rose with urgency, “Carol, stop! A car is turning.” When we reached our destination, my shoulders ached from the ride. As I sat next to Uncle Fred, he cleared his throat and said, “Carol, did you think about getting a trained Seeing Eye dog? It can give you independence.” He knew I was afraid of dogs. Words stuck in my throat. But his voice cracked and planted the seed of an idea. My world shrunk as my blindness grew worse. Luckily, I had a good sense of direction, allowing me to visualize neighborhood routes. This skill could be an advantage when working with a dog. After calculating, I finally called the guide dog school. The admission application arrived, but I still wasn’t sure. One day, I phoned my friend Robert, a longtime guide dog user in my town. He shared his positive experiences. Somehow, his words convinced me to give it a try. During the training, the dog trainer’s coaching and each successful walk with the dogs built my confidence. As my guide dog Misty and I bonded, my shoulders relaxed. When I returned home, Uncle Fred was the first to meet Misty. Misty sat at our feet waving her tail. She must have picked up on the positive energy that circled us like a hug. Misty drove away my anxiety as I slowly opened my heart to her. Just as Uncle Fred had predicted, overcoming my fear gave me the opportunity for more independence. My new confidence came from using a guide dog, allowing me to walk tall. Uncle Fred’s advice moved my sense of joy from my bike to my dog. 4. What drove the author to ride a bike? A. Getting prepared for driving a car. B. Treating her disease by taking exercise. C. Getting familiar with noisy background. D. Enjoying the freedom of moving around. 5. How did the author react to her uncle’s suggestion? A. She thought it worth a try. B. She drew up a practical plan. C. She was stuck in desperation. D. She refused it for fear of dogs. 6. Why did the author call Robert? A. To invite him to adopt a dog. B. To ask him about the application. C. To encourage him to be positive in life. D. To consult him about taking a guide dog. 7. What change did Misty bring to the author? A. She became confident about fighting the illness. B. She became more attached to her uncle for help. C. She gained her independence with Misty’s help. D. She formed her community of guide dog trainers. C On a windy day, 40 middle-school students stand by the Harlem River in New York City. Their teacher, Mr. White, pulls a metal cage out of the river. Inside are clusters of oysters (牡蛎). The last time they were here, the oysters were babies. The students’ job is to measure how much the oysters have grown and test the river water for pollutants. They will report their findings to researchers at the Billion Oyster Project (BOP). Why work so hard? To make the city’s waterways healthy again. Oysters are important for the underwater community they share with plants, fish, and other life. So they are also called a keystone species. If a keystone species disappears, other plants and animals may die out. That’s exactly what happened 100 years ago in New York Harbor. Before then, lots of oysters lived here. The oysters were delicious — maybe too delicious. By the early 1900s, people were eating them faster than they could grow. The oysters were in trouble for another reason. Pollution was pouring into the waters of the growing city, and few types of animals could live in it. Since the 1970s, new laws have helped reduce toxic(有毒的) waste. Some fish started to swim through again. But oysters were still missing — until recently. The BOP began in 2014 to help bring oysters back to New York Harbor. So far, students and volunteers have placed about 25,000,000 oysters into the harbor. “The oysters definitely look much bigger now,” says a student named Kelly. Taking turns, the kids measure all the oysters, then compare notes. The biggest oyster is over 2 inches long, much bigger than a healthy size for its age. As more oysters grow the water should become clearer. Also, other animals should move in. Finally, the students put the oysters back in the cage. Mr. White lowers it into the river. When the oysters are big enough, they will be moved to the middle of the harbor. For today, everyone agrees: the future is looking bright for New York Harbor. 8. Why are oysters called a keystone species? A. They grow quickly. B. They are delicious. C. They support underwater life. D. They are able to resist pollution. 9. What was the problem with oysters over a century ago? A. A period of disappearance. B. Over- consumption by people. C. Lack of clean and safe habitat. D. Competition with other species. 10. What’s the goal of the Billion Oyster Project? A. To grow more oysters. B. To collect useful data. C. To protect water plants. D. To restore waterways. 11. What may be the future outlook for New York Harbor? A. Promising. B. Uncertain. C. Disappointing. D. Unchanged. D The Greek philosopher Heraclitus taught that you can’t step into the same river twice, for you aren’t the same person at each visit, and the water is ever flowing. It is a powerful way to represent the reality that everything is always changing. Yet so many of us have difficulty adapting to change. We deny it, resist it or attempt to control it, the result of which is almost always some combination of stress, anxiety and burnout. It doesn’t have to be that way. No doubt, change can, and often does, hurt. But with the right mind-set, it can also be a force for growth. It’s not as if we have any choice in the matter. Like it or not, life is change. We’d be wise to shift our position from useless resistance to being in conversation with change instead. A concept called allostasis can help. Developed in the late 1980s by Peter Sterling and Joseph Eyer, allostasis is defined as “stability through change”. In other words, the way to stay stable through the process of change is by changing, at least to some extent. From neuroscience to pain science and psychology, allostasis has become the standard model for understanding change in the scientific community. The brain is at its best when it is constantly making new connections. Overcoming pain, be it physical or psychological, is not about resistance (which often worsens the experience) or trying to get back to where you were before a distressing event or situation. It’s about balancing acceptance with problem-solving and moving forward to a new normal. Yet this concept is still little known to ordinary people and it is time to start practicing it now. Over the past few years, the river of change has been flowing mercilessly, and it shows no signs of letting up. Hardly a decade after the widespread adoption of social media, a new technology that may be far more powerful, artificial intelligence, is being widely used. It’s like what our friend Heraclitus advised: Take part in change by focusing on what we can control and trying to let go of what we can’t. Our ability to work with these changes is directly related to our life satisfaction. 12. What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph? A. We could have a right mind-set. B. Philosophy exists everywhere. C. Some people are wiser than others. D. Change is unavoidable in life. 13. How should we deal with changes according to the author? A. Ignore them. B. Participate in them. C. Fight against them. D. Put them under control. 14. What does the underlined phrase “letting up” in paragraph 6 probably mean? A. Slowing down. B. Setting off. C. Marching on. D. Pulling in. 15. What is the best title for the text? A. Why Can’t We Adapt to Changes in Life? B. How Can We Increase Our Life Satisfaction? C. Let’s Transform Our Relationship With Change D. Try to Help the Public to Understand Allostasis 第二节(共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 A great skill to have is the ability to solve problems effectively, specifically interpersonal and behavioral problems. In order to achieve this, you need to follow a few key requirements. ____16____ First, you should understand “why” the problem exists. ____17____ If you know something about why the problem exists, you’ll have a better time to resolve the problem. Let’s take the example of a child who doesn’t want to come to school. Before you can reach a solution, it is important to find out why the child doesn't want to come to school. Once you have clearly identified the problem, you need to understand what you have control over and what don’t. ____18____ You may not control whether a child comes to school, but you are able to deal with the barrier to the child not wanting to attend school. Don't jump to conclusions. Once you have all of your information, analyze it carefully and look at it from various viewpoints. Be as objective as possible and don’t be quick to judge. ____19____ This is a time for you to use your critical thinking skills. ____20____ Have you weighed the pros and cons (事物的利与弊) of your options? Are there any limitations our options? Are there any options better than others and why? Are there advantages and disadvantages you need to take into consideration? A. Your efforts must be within the areas where you are in the driver’s seat. B. Now determine your options for solutions. C. Read on to find how to become a more effective problem solver. D. Remain judgment-free as much as possible. E. The strategies in problem-solving are good lifelong skills to have. F. Ask yourself questions about what options you have. G. That means figuring out the actual root cause of the problem. 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。 Rani’s mind lit up like a light bulb (灵光一现) as she turned on her shower the night her school class was tasked with finding ways to save water. As the 14-year-old stood there, ____21____ the water to reach the perfect temperature, a bright idea ____22____ her. Looking at the water ____23____ the drain, Rani was shocked by the wastage that____24____ during this waiting period. Determined to make a ____25____, she set out to create a device that could ____26____ water. And so, the Aqua Loop was born—an innovation that would ____27____ the attention of leading inventors across the country. Made from circuit boards (电路板), pipes, a button, and solenoid valves (电磁阀), the Aqua Loop was designed to ____28____the temperature of shower water, wait until the water reaches a comfortable temperature, and then ____29____ release (释放) it from the showerhead, preventing unnecessary _____30_____. And then the water would go back to the hot water system or its source. Rani, a Year Seven student, sourced her _____31_____ in water conservation (保护) from her upbringing in a rural village on the New South Wales mid-north coast. However, it was the _____32_____set by her school, The Nature School in Port Macquarie, that led to her surprising _____33_____— she had been wasting over 5 liters of water per shower. With a household of just four people, this meant an average wastage of 2,628 liters per year due to waiting _____34_____ . Rani’s invention had the potential to make a huge impact on water conservation, especially considering that there was no _____35_____ showerhead device available to do the job in Australia at the time. 21. A. checking out B. jumping into C. waiting for D. switching off 22. A. struck B. pressured C. scared D. shook 23. A. remaining in B. passing through C. flowing down D. coming from 24. A. ceased B. occurred C. disappeared D. changed 25. A. promise B. difference C. plan D. rule 26. A. heat B. bring C. clean D. save 27. A. command B. escape C. require D. catch 28. A. lower B. monitor C. keep D. present 29 A. cleverly B. naturally C. secretly D. partly 30. A. suffering B. harm C. cost D. waste 31. A. interest B. trust C. doubt D. failure 32. A. mode B. record C. example D. challenge 33. A. achievement B. realization C. responsibility D. diasppointment 34. A. otherwise B. again C. alone D. anyway 35. A. mobile B. beautiful C. specific D. luxurious 第II卷 非选择题(共55分) 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。 Collins Dictionary chose “AI”, short for artificial intelligence, as its word of the year of 2023. It was a big year for AI. This year offered the public more chances ____36____ (communicate) with its technology. In Hollywood, some writers and ____37____ (actor) wanted to strike because of AI. With everything from AI-generated videos ____38____ articles and even popular music, 2023 marked the year that AI ____39____ (enter) our daily lives. For many people, AI ____40____ (become) a repeated topic of conversation and an important tool for work so far. As ____41____ (many) and more people use AI tools like ChatGPT, questions have been raised about environmental protection ____42____ (regular). AI needs big buildings with many computers, ____43____ use a lot of energy and create heat. Thus water is used for ____44____ (cool) them. This has led to _____45_____ increase in the demand for water and energy resources, highlighting the need for more sustainable practices in the AI industry. 第四部分写作(共两节, 满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华。上周日下午你校足球队和到访的美国Northfield Team举行了一场友谊赛，请你写一篇新闻稿，投给校英文报，内容包括： 1.比赛的时间、地点； 2.比赛的过程和结果； 3.比赛的意义。 注意: 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 A Friendly Football Game _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Mr. Lewis was kind-hearted. He had a charity box at the front of his fruit and vegetable store in which he put produce that was just a little too overripe to sell. The poorest people in the neighborhood could take the produce in the box for free. His kindness made his business go well and he decided to open another store two blocks away. One day, a boy named Peter passed by. He saw an old woman take some produce in the box without paying. Confused, he approached Mr. Lewis and asked why. Mr. Lewis explained, “The produce in the box needs to be eaten right away before it goes off. So I let people who can’t afford it take it.” Surprised, Peter asked whether he could take some, too. Smiling, Mr. Lewis filled a bag with some fruit and vegetables from the box, saying, “Enjoy it, and come back anytime you need more!” After that day, Peter became a daily visitor to the shop. Mr. Lewis started wondering who Peter was and if he needed more help. One afternoon, he decided to follow Peter. He watched from a distance as Peter quietly sneaked (偷溜) into a worn-out house, left the produce by the door and ran away. Confused, Mr. Lewis followed Peter to another poor-looking house. There, Peter walked in and yelled, “Mom, I’m home.” Peter didn’t take any of the produce home although he obviously needed it! The following day, when Peter came by, Mr. Lewis asked him the reason. Peter explained, “I took it to my grandmother’s house. She’s looking after my little cousin but she doesn’t have much money. And my grandmother doesn’t want my mom to help her. She says my mom is also struggling and has her own family to feed. So I left the produce by my grandmother’s door.” Touched, Mr. Lewis asked, “Does your mom know any of this?” Peter shook his head and said, “She’d be ashamed that I accepted charity — though she has lost her job and is struggling to find a new one.” Mr. Lewis was touched and he quickly filled two large bags with fresh produce. 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。 He accompanied Peter to his grandmother’s house. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Peter’s mom nodded happily and said,“Mr. Lewis, I’d like to help run that store.” ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1-20 BBCCACBACBACBCABCAAA 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$