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2024—2025学年度第一学期高二第二次月考试题 英语 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. How will the man probably get to work? A. By car. B. By bus. C. By subway 2. What course will the woman probably take? A. Spanish. B. Photography. C. Art. 3. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a bus stop. B. At the airport C. At a hotel. 4. Who is probably the next CFO? A. Mr. Matthew. B. Mr. King. C. Mr. Jackson. 5. What time did the man finish his work? A. At about 9 o’clock p.m. B. At about 10 o’clock p.m. C. At about 12 o’clock at night. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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 are the speakers talking about? A. Where to go on vacation. B. How to choose a birthday gift. C. What to wear for a job interview. 7. Why does the man want a new job? A. To learn something new. B. To get a high position. C. To earn more money. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What does the woman plan to do next month? A. Organize a meeting. B. Attend a conference. C. Take a vacation. 9. Where can the woman get the special form? A. From her manager. B. From the man. C. From the HR office. 10. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Colleagues. B. Friends. C. Business partners. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Why does Bruce ask for another copy of paper? A. The delivery was delayed. B. His newspaper was damaged. C. He couldn’t find the newspaper. 12. Where does Bruce want his newspaper to be put? A. In his yard. B. In his mailbox. C. In his hallway. 13. What will the woman do next? A. Visit Bruce’s place. B. Send an apology letter. C. Call the delivery person. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What causes the girl to have trouble making friends? A. Lack of social skills. B. Difference in interests. C. Unpopularity with other kids. 15. What do we know about the girl’s family? A. They enjoy a quiet life. B. They prefer a social lifestyle. C. They have a strict daily routine. 16. How does the girl feel about her lifestyle? A. Comfortable. B. Upset. C. Lonely. 17. What kind of friends does the girl want? A. Those who are easy-going. B. Those who are hard-working. C Those who share similar hobbies. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What do we learn about the speaker’s mother? A. She made a lot of records. B. She had a varied taste in music. C. She once worked in the field of music. 19. What kind of music does the speaker hate? A. Classical music. B. Country music. C. Dance music. 20. Who has the biggest influence on the speaker in music? A. Her mom. B. Her sister. C. Her schoolmate. 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 China has expanded the 144-hour visa free transit (转机) policy, which allows people from certain counties to enjoy six days of travel to select areas of the country without applying for a visa beforehand, to cover 54 countries and 37 ports. In this article, we explain how this 144-hour visa-free transit policy works and summarize some frequently asked questions. Under the 144-hour visa-free transit policy, foreign travelers can enter and exit China from selected ports, stay within the allowed cities and regions, as well as satisfy other requirements. Which countries’ citizens are eligible (合格的) for the 144-hour visa-free transit policy? To obtain this visa exemption, the foreign national must have a valid (有效的) passport from one of the 54 countries listed in our attachment file which can be found in our download section. What are the requirements for the 144-hour visa-free transit policy? According to the requirements of China’s National Immigration Authority (NIA), people applying for 144-hour visa-free transit must have: ★A valid passport or another international travel document that is valid for more than three months from the arrival date; ★An interline ticket (connecting ticket) with the confirmed departure date and seat number leaving for a third country or region within 144 hours; ★The landing card for foreigners in transit that is fled out upon arrival in China. Important Notice: You must be going on to a third country after leaving China. Entering China under the visa-free transit policy when not continuing travel to a third country will be considered illegal entry to the country. 1. What does the underlined word mean? A. Unneeded. B. Included. C. Responsible. D. Relieved. 2. What’s the purpose of this article? A. To persuade. B. To inform. C. To advertise. D. To warn. 3. What do we know from the visa-free transit policy? A. People holding a passport can apply. B. Foreigners can stay in China for 144 days. C. You must go to a third country after China. D. Visitors can go to a place of their own choosing. 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国144小时免签过境政策的相关内容。 【1题详解】 词句猜测题。划线词后定语从句“which allows people from certain counties to enjoy six days of travel to select areas of the country without applying for a visa beforehand, to cover 54 countries and 37 ports. (允许来自某些国家的人员无需事先申请签证，即可在该国选定地区享受为期6天的旅行，该政策涵盖54个国家和37个港口)”对“visa free transit(转机) policy”内容进行了解释，说明这政策允许来自某些国家的人员无需事先申请签证即可在国内旅行，由此推知，visa free transit(转机) policy是指“免签过境政策”，划线词free与Unneeded同义，意为“不需要的”。故选A项。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“In this article, we explain how this 144-hour visa-free transit policy works and summarize some frequently asked questions. (在本文中，我们将解释144小时免签过境政策的工作原理，并总结一些常见问题)”可知，本文的目的是告知读者有关144小时免签过境政策的相关信息。故选B项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Important Notice: You must be going on to a third country after leaving China. (重要通知：离开中国后，您必须前往第三个国家)”可知，从免签过境政策中我们知道，离开中国后必须前往第三个国家。故选C项。 B As Elizabeth Stone once said, “Having children is like having your heart go walking around outside of your body.” You send them off to school and hope that the world treats them kindly because when they hurt, you hurt. Surely it’s unavoidable that your child will experience hurt feelings at some point. So, it’s wise to be ready for those moments. But what truly prepares you for the moment when the child you love so much unexpectedly heals (治愈) the wounds of your own inner child? A mom named Soogia, posted a video on TikTok explaining a phone call she received from a parent in her daughter’s classroom. The mom called to inform Soogia that their kids had been sharing lunch with each other. Soogia wasn’t prepared for what came next. The classmate’s mother informed her that her son loved the food Soogia’s daughter brought to school and wanted to learn how to cook it too. That may seem like a small thing to some, but the small gesture healed a little bit of Soogia’s inner child. Growing up as a Korean kid in California, Soogia had different experiences from her children. “I guess I just never thought that my kids would be the generation of kids that could go to school and not just proudly eat, but share their food with other kids that were just so open,” Soogia said through tears. “They don’t sit there eating their food alone, feeling ashamed and wishing that their fried rice was bread instead or something like that. And I know, it sounds so small and it sounds so stupid, but knowing that their experience at school is so different from mine in such a positive way is just so hopeful.” Soogia’s tearful video pulled at the heartstrings of her viewers who shared their thoughts in the comments. “These Gen Alpha babies (千禧一代) really are a different, kinder generation. I love them so much,” someone revealed. 4. What is the purpose of quoting at the beginning of the passage? A. To illustrate the hard work of being a parent. B. To stress parents’ constant concerns about their children. C. To introduce the story about a child’s growth that follows. D. To contrast the different feelings between parents and children. 5. Why did the classmate’s mother call Soogia? A. To ask for the cooking method of the lunch her son loved. B. To invite Soogia to prepare lunch for the children together. C. To inform Soogia of her daughter’s understanding behavior at school. D. To express her appreciation for the lunch Soogia’s daughter brought. 6. What makes Soogia feel comforted? A. Her child attracted a lot of attention on TikTok. B. Her child has gained friendship and recognition at school. C. Her child needn’t feel ashamed of their cultural background. D Her child can share their favorite food with their classmates. 7. What can we infer about Soogia’s opinion of the new generation of children? A. Open-minded and inclusive. B. Adventurous and open-minded. C. Caring and determined. D. Friendly and determined. 【答案】4. B 5. A 6. B 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一个母亲Soogia因为女儿在学校与同学分享午餐而感到内心得到安慰的故事。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“As Elizabeth Stone once said, ‘Having children is like having your heart go walking around outside of your body.’ You send them off to school and hope that the world treats them kindly because when they hurt, you hurt.(正如伊丽莎白·斯通曾经说过的，‘有了孩子就像让你的心在身体外面走动。’你把他们送到学校，希望世界能善待他们，因为当他们受伤的时候，你也会受伤)”可知，与伊丽莎白·斯通一样，当孩子受伤时，父母都会感到心痛。因此，文章开头引用伊丽莎白·斯通的话是为了强调父母对孩子持续的关心。故选B项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“A mom named Soogia, posted a video on TikTok explaining a phone call she received from a parent in her daughter’s classroom. The mom called to inform Soogia that their kids had been sharing lunch with each other.(一位名叫Soogia的妈妈在TikTok上发布了一段视频，解释了她接到女儿班上一位家长打来的电话。这位妈妈打电话告诉Soogia，他们的孩子一直在共用午餐)”和第三段中“The classmate’s mother informed her that her son loved the food Soogia’s daughter brought to school and wanted to learn how to cook it too.(同学的妈妈告诉她，她儿子很喜欢Soogia女儿带到学校的食物，也想学习怎么做)”可知，同学的妈妈打电话给Soogia是为了询问她女儿带到学校的午餐的烹饪方法，因为她儿子很喜欢这道菜，也想学习怎么做。故选A项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“The mom called to inform Soogia that their kids had been sharing lunch with each other.(这位母亲打电话告诉Soogia，他们的孩子们一直在一起吃午饭)”、第三段中“The classmate’s mother informed her that her son loved the food Soogia’s daughter brought to school and wanted to learn how to cook it too.(这位同学的母亲告诉她，她的儿子很喜欢Soogia的女儿带到学校的食物，也想学习如何烹饪)”、第四段中“That may seem like a small thing to some, but the small gesture healed a little bit of Soogia’s inner child.(对某些人来说，这似乎是一件小事，但这个小小的举动治愈了苏吉娅内心的伤疤)”和第五段中“‘I guess I just never thought that my kids would be the generation of kids that could go to school and not just proudly eat, but share their food with other kids that were just so open,’ Soogia said through tears.(‘我想我从来没有想过我的孩子们会成为这样的一代，他们在上学的时候不仅骄傲地吃饭，而且还和其他孩子分享他们的食物，他们是如此的开放，’Soogia流着泪说)”可知，Soogia的孩子在学校能够自信地分享自己的食物，并且得到了其他孩子的认可和友谊，这是让她感到安慰的事情。故选B项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第三段Soogia的话“I guess I just never thought that my kids would be the generation of kids that could go to school and not just proudly eat, but share their food with other kids that were just so open(我想我从未想过我的孩子们会成为这样的一代孩子：他们可以去上学，不仅自豪地吃饭，而且与其他如此开放的孩子分享他们的食物)”可知，Soogia认为新一代的孩子愿意分享自己的食物和文化，他们更加开放(open-minded)和包容(inclusive)。故选A项。 C The Forsa Ring is an iron ring from Hälsingland, dating back to the 10th century. The inscription (铭文) on the ring describes fines for a specific crime, where payment was to be made in the form of oxen and silver. The ring is believed to have been used as a door handle and is currently the oldest known preserved legal text in Scandinavia. By changing the translation of the word “auk” from the previous interpretation “and” to the new interpretation “also” the meaning changes so that fines could be paid either with an ox or with two ore of silver. An ore was equal to about 25 grams of silver. “This indicates a much more flexible system, where both oxen and silver could be used as units of payment. If a person had easier access to oxen than to silver, they could pay their fines with an ox. On the contrary, if someone had silver but no oxen, they could pay with two ore of silver,” says Rodney Edvinsson. The new interpretation shows that the Vikings had a system where both oxen and silver served as units of payment. This system allowed for multiple types of units of accounts to be used at the same time, reducing transaction (交易) difficulty and making it easier for individuals to meet their financial responsibilities. The new interpretation also agrees better with how the system functioned later according to later regional laws and is, according to Rodney Edvinsson, significant for our understanding of both Scandinavian and European history of money. Edvinsson previously contributed to developing a historical consumer price index as far back as the 13th century, but this new interpretation provides insights into price levels even earlier in history. The study highlights the importance of using modern economic theories to interpret historical sources. By combining economic theory with archaeological (考古学的) and historical findings, new opportunities for cross-field research and a deeper understanding of early economic systems are opened up. 8. What can we learn from the first two paragraphs? A. Vikings only accepted silver as payment for fines from crimes. B. Vikings had no knowledge of legal systems before the 10th century. C. The Forsa Ring inscription suggested punishments in oxen and silver. D. The Forsa Ring was mainly used as a means of trading oxen and silver. 9. Which of the following is an advantage of the payment system? A. People found it more convenient to pay their fines. B. According to later regional laws, it functioned better. C. It allowed for a unique kind of currency unit to be used. D. It became easier for governments to settle their financial duties. 10. What is the significance of the new interpretation? A. It is about 3 centuries older than Rodney Edvinsson’s previous study. B. A new means of interpreting bistorical sources of inscription is available. C. It shows that early Scandinavians had an advanced overall payment system. D. Opportunities of cross-field research and understanding early economies emerge. 11. What is the best title of the passage? A. Early Payment Systems in Scandinavia. B. Interpretations of the Vikings’ Legal System. C. New Insights into the Forsa Ring’s Inscription. D. The Discovery of the Scandinavian Forsa Ring. 【答案】8. C 9. A 10. D 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章指出考古新解读揭示维京人使用牛和银作为支付单位的灵活经济系统，这一发现对理解斯堪的纳维亚和欧洲货币史具有重要意义，并强调了运用现代经济理论解读历史资料的重要性。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“The inscription (铭文) on the ring describes fines for a specific crime, where payment was to be made in the form of oxen and silver. (戒指上的铭文描述了对一项特定罪行的罚款，罚款的形式是牛和银。)”以及第二段中“This indicates a much more flexible system, where both oxen and silver could be used as units of payment. (这表明了一个更加灵活的系统，在那里牛和银都可以作为支付单位。)”可知，Forsa Ring上的铭文描述了特定犯罪的罚款，罚款应以牛和银的形式支付。因此，我们可以从这两段中了解到Forsa Ring的铭文表明用牛和银来支付罚款。故选C。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段中“The new interpretation shows that the Vikings had a system where both oxen and silver served as units of payment. This system allowed for multiple types of units of accounts to be used at the same time, reducing transaction (交易) difficulty and making it easier for individuals to meet their financial responsibilities. (新的解释表明，维京人有一种制度，其中牛和银都可以作为支付单位。这个制度允许同时使用多种类型的账户单位，降低了交易难度，使个人更容易履行其财务责任。)”可知，这个系统允许同时使用多种类型的账户单位，降低了交易难度，使个人更容易履行其财务责任。因此，人们可以更方便地支付罚款。故选A。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“ By combining economic theory with archaeological (考古学的) and historical findings, new opportunities for cross-field research and a deeper understanding of early economic systems are opened up.(通过将经济理论与考古和历史发现相结合，为跨领域研究和对早期经济体系的更深入理解开辟了新的机会。)”可知，新解释的意义在于它为跨领域研究和理解早期经济体系提供了新的机会。故选D。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“The Forsa Ring is an iron ring from Hälsingland, dating back to the 10th century. The inscription(铭文) on the ring describes fines for a specific crime, where payment was to be made in the form of oxen and silver. (Forsa Ring是一个铁戒指，来自Hälsingland，可以追溯到10世纪。戒指上的铭文描述了对一项特定罪行的罚款，罚款的形式是牛和银。)”以及通读全文，文章主要介绍了对Forsa Ring铭文的新解读，揭示了维京人的支付系统，因此最适合的标题是“New Insights into the Forsa Ring’s Inscription.(对Forsa Ring铭文的新见解)”符合题意。故选C。 D A recent study by researchers at the University of Cincinnati, led by Dr. Alberto Espay, challenges the common idea that monoclonal-antibodies (单克隆抗体) help slow down memory loss in Alzheimer’s patients by removing amyloid-plaques (淀粉样斑块). Instead, the study shows that an unexpected increase in a key brain protein, called amyloid-beta 42 (Aβ42), is more closely linked to improvements in thinking ability. This research was published in the journal Brain on September 11. For many years, experts believed that amyloid-plaques, which form from Aβ42, harm the brain and cause Alzheimer’s disease. However, Dr. Espay and his team suggest a different theory. They believe the real problem is the loss of soluble (易溶解的) Aβ42, which is important for keeping brain cells healthy, rather than the buildup of plaques. Previous research from Dr. Espay’s group showed that Alzheimer’s symptoms appear when Aβ42 levels fall too low, not when plaque levels are high. According to Dr. Espay, the formation of amyloid plaques may be the brain’s natural way of responding to stress, like changes in metabolism (代谢). He points out that many people get amyloid-plaques as they age but do not develop dementia (痴呆). Still, current treatments for Alzheimer’s focus on these plaques. New monoclonal-antibody treatments, meant to clear amyloid, have shown benefits in clinical trials. Dr. Espay’s team studied data from almost 26,000 patients in 24 clinical trials of these antibody treatments. They found that these treatments also accidentally increased Aβ42 levels. This suggests that the improvement in thinking may be because of higher Aβ42 levels. not because of plaque removal. While raising Aβ42 levels seems helpful, Dr. Espay warns that removing amyloid plaques could harm the brain by making it shrink faster. He suggests focusing on treatments that raise Aβ42 directly, without targeting amyloid plaques. “Increasing Aβ42 is the goal, ”he says, “but removing amyloid may not be the right way to do it.” 12. What’s the common idea of treating Alzheimer’s? A. Reducing brain shrinkage. B. Increasing neuron activity. C. Raising Aβ42 levels in the brain. D. Removing amyloid-plaques from the brain. 13. What do we know about Aβ42? A. It is unrelated to the Alzheimer’s. B. It is only harmful when it forms plaques. C. Its loss may lead to Alzheimer’s symptoms. D. It damages brain cells when its levels are high. 14 What can we infer from paragraph 3? A. Everyone with amyloid plaques develops dementia. B. Amyloid plaques may be a protective response by the brain. C. Current Alzheimer’s treatments focus on raising Aβ42 levels. D. Removing amyloid plaques guarantees better cognitive function. 15. Which of the following will Dr. Espay agree with? A. Treatments should focus on raising Aβ42 levels. B. Removing amyloid plaques will prevent Alzheimer’s. C. Amyloid plaques are the main cause of Alzheimer’s disease. D. Increasing Aβ42 levels through amyloid removal is always safe. 【答案】12. D 13. C 14. B 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述的是辛辛那提大学的研究挑战了关于单克隆抗体通过清除淀粉样斑块减缓阿尔茨海默症患者记忆丧失的普遍观点，提出可溶性Aβ42蛋白水平升高与思维能力改善关系更为密切，并警告清除淀粉样斑块可能会损害大脑。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。文章第一段提到“A recent study by researchers at the University of Cincinnati, led by Dr. Alberto Espay, challenges the common idea that monoclonal-antibodies (单克隆抗体) help slow down memory loss in Alzheimer’s patients by removing amyloid-plaques (淀粉样斑块). ( 辛辛那提大学研究人员最近的一项研究挑战了这样一种普遍观点：单克隆抗体通过清除淀粉样斑块来帮助阿尔茨海默症患者减缓记忆丧失。)”可知，常见的观念是单克隆抗体通过清除大脑中的淀粉样斑块来帮助减缓阿尔茨海默症患者的记忆丧失。因此，选项D“Removing amyloid-plaques from the brain.(从大脑中清除淀粉样斑块。)”符合题意。故选D。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Instead, the study shows that an unexpected increase in a key brain protein, called amyloid-beta 42(Aβ42), is more closely linked to improvements in thinking ability. (该研究显示，一个关键的大脑蛋白质——β淀粉样蛋白42（Aβ42）的意外增加与思维能力的提高更为密切相关。)”以及本段中“However, Dr. Espay and his team suggest a different theory. They believe the real problem is the loss of soluble(易溶解的)Aβ42, which is important for keeping brain cells healthy, rather than the buildup of plaques. Previous research from Dr. Espay’s group showed that Alzheimer’s symptoms appear when Aβ42 levels fall too low, not when plaque levels are high. (然而， Espay博士和他的团队提出了不同的理论。他们认为真正的问题在于易溶解的Aβ42的丧失，这种蛋白质对于保持大脑细胞的健康非常重要，而不是斑块的积累。 Espay博士团队之前的研究表明，当Aβ42水平过低时，而不是当斑块水平过高时，阿尔茨海默病的症状才会出现。)”可知，Espay博士和他的团队提出了一个不同的理论，他们认为真正的问题是易溶解的Aβ42的丧失，这对于保持脑细胞的健康很重要，而不是斑块的积累。之前埃斯佩博士团队的研究也表明，当Aβ42水平降得太低时，就会出现阿尔茨海默症的症状，而不是斑块水平高时。因此，Aβ42的丧失可能会导致阿尔茨海默症的症状。故选C。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“According to Dr. Espay, the formation of amyloid plaques may be the brain’s natural way of responding to stress, like changes in metabolism (代谢). (根据Espay博士的说法，淀粉样斑块的形成可能是大脑对压力，如代谢变化的自然反应。)”可知，Espay博士认为淀粉样斑块的形成可能是大脑对应激的自然反应，就像代谢变化一样。这表明淀粉样斑块可能是大脑的一种保护性反应，因此B选项“Amyloid plaques may be a protective response by the brain.(淀粉样斑块可能是大脑的保护性反应。)”符合题意。故选B。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“While raising Aβ42 levels seems helpful, Dr. Espay warns that removing amyloid plaques could harm the brain by making it shrink faster. He suggests focusing on treatments that raise Aβ42 directly, without targeting amyloid plaques. (虽然提高Aβ42水平似乎有所帮助，但Espay博士警告说，清除淀粉样蛋白斑块可能会通过加速大脑萎缩而对大脑造成伤害。他建议专注于直接提高Aβ42水平的治疗方法，而不是针对淀粉样蛋白斑块。)”可知，Espay博士表示, 目标是提高 Aβ42 的水平, 而不是专注于去除淀粉样斑块。因此, 他会同意治疗应该集中在提高 Aβ42 水平。故选A。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Steps to a creative play Now that plays are gaining increasing popularity, many students have tried to create their own characters and plots. ___16___. Let’s look at the following elements on how to create your own play! Select a catchy title. Begin by choosing a title that hints at the central theme or situation of the play. ___17___. Or at least it should set the tone. For example, if the play is about a lost item, a title like “The Missing Key” or “Lost and Found” would work. Create charming characters. In a short play, limit the characters to two or three. This allows for quick character development and reduces the complexity of interactions. The fewer characters, the easier it is to build meaningful dialogue. Each character should have a distinct personality or role in the situation. ___18___. Keep a simple setting. Descriptions will take up precious words, so plain settings work wonders. A setting like a park bench, a living room, or a cafe provides just enough context for the action. The setting should support the dialogue and conflict without needing too much explanation. ___19___. Introduce a small, everyday problem that the characters need to resolve. This problem should be something the audience can relate to, such as losing something, misunderstanding directions, or being late for an event. This conflict is also what drives the dialogue forward and gives the characters a reason to interact. Offer an effective resolution (解决). End with a quick resolution or leave it open-ended. Given the limited word count, the resolution should tie up the conflict efficiently or suggest an ongoing issue. ___20___. A. Create a difficult problem B. Introduce reasonable conflicts C. A reasonable ending leaves room for readers’ understanding D. Some have even had millions of followers on social media E. It should give the audience an idea of what the play is about F. An open ending can make a play more impactful G. For instance, one is anxious and the other is calm, leading to an interesting contrast 【答案】16. D 17. E 18. G 19. B 20. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何创作一部有创意的戏剧，给出了具体的步骤和建议，包括选择一个吸引人的标题、创造有魅力的角色、保持场景简单、引入日常小问题作为冲突以及提供一个有效的解决方案等。 【16题详解】 根据空前“Now that plays are gaining increasing popularity, many students have tried to create their own characters and plots.(如今戏剧越来越受欢迎，许多学生都尝试去创作属于自己的角色和故事情节。)”可知，很多学生都开始尝试创作属于自己的角色和故事情节。选项D“Some have even had millions of followers on social media(有些人甚至在社交媒体上拥有数百万粉丝。)”进一步说明这些学生创作的作品受欢迎的程度，承接上文。故选D。 【17题详解】 根据空前“Begin by choosing a title that hints at the central theme or situation of the play.(首先要选择一个能暗示戏剧中心主题或情节的标题。)”可知，上文提到我们首先要选择一个能暗示戏剧中心主题或情节的标题。选项E“It should give the audience an idea of what the play is about(它应该让观众了解这部剧是关于什么的。)”中的“it”指的正是上文提到的“a title”，是对标题作用的进一步解释，符合语境。故选E。 【18题详解】 根据上文“Each character should have a distinct personality or role in the situation.(每个角色在剧情情境中都应该有鲜明的个性或角色定位。)”可知，前文提到每个角色应该在情境中有鲜明的个性或角色。选项G“For instance, one is anxious and the other is calm, leading to an interesting contrast(例如，一个（角色）很焦虑，另一个很冷静，形成了有趣的对比。)”是对角色个性鲜明这一观点的举例说明，符合文意。故选G。 【19题详解】 空处为小标题，为本段主要内容。根据下文“Introduce a small, everyday problem that the characters need to resolve. This problem should be something the audience can relate to, such as losing something, misunderstanding directions, or being late for an event. This conflict is also what drives the dialogue forward and gives the characters a reason to interact.(引入一个小的、日常的问题，让角色们需要去解决。这个问题应该是观众能够感同身受的，比如丢了东西、误解了指示或者参加活动迟到了之类的情况。这种冲突也是推动对话向前发展、让角色们有理由互动的因素。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是要设置合理的冲突。选项B“Introduce reasonable conflicts(引入合理的冲突。)”能够概括本段内容，作为这一段落的小标题合适。故选B。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Given the limited word count, the resolution should tie up the conflict efficiently or suggest an ongoing issue.(鉴于字数有限，结局要么应该高效地解决冲突，要么暗示一个仍在持续的问题。)”可知，上文说鉴于字数有限，结局应该有效地解决冲突或暗示一个未解决的问题。选项F“An open ending can make a play more impactful(一个开放式结局可以让一部剧更有冲击力)”是对开放式结局作用的说明，与上文内容相符。故选F。 第三部分 语言应用(共三节，满分35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。 I was seated in the aisle (过道) seat of a three-seater row on the plane to Portugal. A girl, about 5 years old, sat to my right, and her father ___21___ the window seat to her right. I noticed the little girl looking at me and the screen in front of me with a ___22___ expression from time to time. To ___23___ her, I switched to an animated motion picture (动画片). I chose Portuguese subtitles (字幕) to ___24___ the language and in order that the little girl wanted to ___25___ along. It was a good move since the child became ___26___ on my screen. The little one ___27___ resting her head on me and hugging my arm. Her father would ___28___ her toward him whenever he realized what she was doing. ___29___, her restless little body would find its way back to me. After several ____30____ of this pattern, I signaled that I was OK with the little girl claiming my arm as her personal body pillow during the ____31____. He smiled gratefully and fell into sleep. I have a ____32____ of flying, but having a little one to care for put my mind at ease. Honestly, it felt great to be ____33____ by both the child and her father. Our ____34____willingness to treat each other simply as friendly people created a safe, respectful, and pleasant environment among ____35____ during a nine-hour flight. 21. A. won B. adjusted C. occupied D. moved 22. A. simple B. curious C. similar D. clear 23. A. attract B. frighten C. persuade D. praise 24. A. interact with B. react to C. pick up D. break down 25. A. sing B. read C. walk D. play 26. A. connected B. recognized C. focused D. informed 27. A. suggested B. minded C. admitted D. kept 28. A. pull B. follow C. point D. wave 29. A. Therefore B. Besides C. Otherwise D. Nevertheless 30. A. examples B. attempts C. services D. attacks 31. A. destination B. safety C. departure D. flight 32. A. dream B. fear C. cost D. future 33. A. trusted B. invited C. favored D. tolerated 34. A. recent B. average C. collective D. changeable 35. A. strangers B. neighbors C. pilots D. attendants 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A 24. C 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. A 【解析】 【导语】这篇文章讲述了作者在飞往葡萄牙的航班上，与一个五岁小女孩及其父亲之间的温馨互动。通过简单的善举，作者帮助小女孩感到舒适，并在整个飞行过程中与这家人建立了友好的关系。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一个大约5岁的女孩坐在我的右边，她的父亲占据了她右边的靠窗座位。A. won赢得；B. adjusted调整；C. occupied占据；D. moved移动。根据下文“the window seat to her right”可知，父亲坐在小女孩的右边，也就是占据了右边的座位，故选C项。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我注意到小女孩不时地用好奇的表情看着我和在我面前的屏幕。A. simple简单的；B. curious好奇的；C. similar相似的；D. clear清晰的。根据下文“resting her head on me and hugging my arm”可知，小女孩被作者的屏幕吸引了，所以她依靠在作者身上，那么此时小姑娘的表情一定是好奇的，故选B项。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：为了吸引她，我切换到了一个动画片。A. attract吸引；B. frighten吓唬；C. persuade说服；D. praise表扬。根据下文“switched to an animated motion picture”可知，小孩子都喜欢看动画片，作者切换动画片的目的是吸引小女孩的注意，故选A项。 【24题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我选择了葡萄牙语字幕来学习语言，以便小女孩想要跟着读。A. interact with与……互动；B. react to对……做出反应；C. pick up捡起，学习；D. break down分解。根据上文“Portuguese subtitles”和下文“the language”可知，作者选择了葡萄牙字幕来学习这种语言，顺便和小姑娘一起分享动画片，故选C项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我选择了葡萄牙语字幕来学习语言，以便小女孩想要跟着读。A. sing唱歌；B. read阅读；C. walk走路；D. play玩耍。根据上文“Portuguese subtitles”可知，作者切换了葡萄牙语字幕，那么小姑娘就会跟着一起阅读字幕，故选B项。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这是一个好的举动，因为孩子开始专注于我的屏幕。A. connected连接的；B. recognized认出的；C. focused专注的；D. informed被通知的。根据上文“looking at me and the screen in front of me”可知，小女孩一直都在盯着作者的屏幕，这说明她是在专注地看着屏幕，故选C项。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：小女孩不停地把头靠在我身上，抱着我的胳膊。A. suggested建议；B. minded介意；C. admitted承认；D. kept保持。根据下文“her restless little body would find its way back to me”可知，小女孩会一直想要趴在作者身上，说明她在持续这样的动作，故选D项。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：每当他意识到她在做什么时，她的父亲就会把她拉向他。A. pull拉；B. follow跟随；C. point指；D. wave挥手。根据下文“her toward him”可知，父亲把她拉向自己，故选A项。 【29题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：尽管如此，她不安分的小身体总会回到我身边。A. Therefore因此；B. Besides此外；C. Otherwise否则；D. Nevertheless尽管如此。根据下文“her restless little body would find its way back to me”可知，尽管父亲把她拉过去，她还是回到了作者身边，故选D项。 30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这种模式重复了几次之后，我示意我不介意小女孩在飞行过程中把我的胳膊当作她的个人枕头。A. examples例子；B. attempts尝试；C. services服务；D. attacks攻击。根据上文“her restless little body would find its way back to me.”可知，小女孩总是会趴过来，无论她父亲拉回去多少次，说明这是几次尝试或重复的动作，故选B项。 31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这种模式重复了几次之后，我示意我不介意小女孩在飞行过程中把我的胳膊当作她的个人枕头。A. destination目的地；B. safety安全；C. departure出发；D. flight飞行。根据文章第一句“on the plane to Portugal”可知，这是在飞行过程中，故选D项。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我有点害怕飞行，但照顾小家伙让我心安。A. dream梦；B. fear害怕；C. cost成本；D. future未来。根据下文“but having a little one to care for put my mind at ease”可知，在小朋友的陪伴下，作者现在很安心，说明她原本是害怕飞行的，故选B项。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：说实话，被孩子和她的父亲信任感觉很棒。A. trusted信任；B. invited邀请；C. favored喜爱；D. tolerated容忍。根据下文“friendly people created a safe, respectful, and pleasant environment可知，此时飞机上充斥着一种安全、互相尊重、令人愉悦的气氛，这使得作者感到被信任，故选A项。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们共同的意愿是简单地将彼此视为友好的人，这在九小时的飞行中为陌生人之间创造了一个安全、尊重和愉快的环境。A. recent最近的；B. average平均的；C. collective集体的，共同的；D. changeable可变的。根据下文“our willingness to treat each other”可知，这是共同的意愿，大家对彼此都很信任，故选C项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们共同的意愿是简单地将彼此视为友好的人，这在九小时的飞行中为陌生人之间创造了一个安全、尊重和愉快的环境。A. strangers陌生人；B. neighbors邻居；C. pilots飞行员；D. attendants服务员。根据下文“during a nine-hour flight”可知，作者和小女孩是在飞机上认识的，他们本来是陌生人，说明这是在陌生人之间创造的环境，故选A项。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 A city walk is ___36___ form of urban tourism originating in the UK, which ___37___ (differ) from the traditional sightseeing. The traditional sightseeing aims to hit famous attractions and commercial center. However, the city walk is about “roaming” (漫步) around a city on foot, ___38___ (absorb) the atmosphere and finding unusual things that even a resident of the city might not have noticed before. Such walks ___39___ (general) avoid famous scenic spots and shopping centers, and take you to places ___40___ you can have real interactions with the local people, eat at small but authentic (真正的) restaurants, and gain a ___41___ (deep) understanding of the history and culture of the city than before. City walkers are a cast of people who are eager to engage with (融入) the city they are visiting or live ___42___ their own way. ___43___ they want to seek is pleasure more through ___44___ (connect) than consumption (消费), which indicates a strong cultural curiosity. Whether it is the hutong in Beijing or the Chinese parasol tree district in Shanghai, city walks allow people to see the scenery apart from the scene and uncover ___45___ (hide) knowledge. City walk is a way to love yourself and benefit your mental health. Just like Oscar Wilde once said, “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” 【答案】36. a 37. differs 38. absorbing 39. generally 40. where 41. deeper 42. in 43. What 44. connection 45. hidden 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了最近“城市漫步”在中国各地的居民和游客中越来越流行。 【36题详解】 考查冠词。句意：城市漫步是起源于英国的一种城市旅游形式，有别于传统的观光旅游。form“形式”为可数名词，此处是泛指，应用不定冠词修饰，又该词的发音是辅音音素开头，故填a。 【37题详解】 考查主谓一致。句意：同上。分析句式结构可知，从句中空格处是谓语动词的位置，时态为一般现在时，且关系代词which指代的先行词A city walk是单数，所以谓语动词用动词的第三人称单数形式。故填differs. 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：然而，“城市漫步”指的是在一个城市里徒步“漫游”，吸收城市的氛围，发现一些即使是城市居民以前也可能没有注意到的不寻常的东西。根据and可知，空白处用动名词形式和and后的finding并列在句子中做宾语，故填absorbing。 【39题详解】 考查副词。句意：这样的步行通常会避开著名的景点和购物中心，带你去一些地方，在那里你可以与当地人进行真正的互动，在小而正宗的餐馆用餐，并更深入地了解这座城市的历史和文化。分析句子结构可知，空白处在句子中作状语，应该使用提示词的副词形式，故填generally。 【40题详解】 考查定语从句。句意同上。分析句子结构，这是一个包含定语从句的复合句，先行词为places，因先行词在定语从句中作状语表示地点，所以使用关系副词where引导定语从句。故填where。 【41题详解】 考查形容该词的比较级。句意同上。根据句意可知，此处是要把城市漫步和传统的观光这两种旅游形式对当地的历史和文化的深入程度进行比较，所以空白处填形容词的比较级形式。故填deeper。 【42题详解】 考查介词。句意：城市步行者是一群渴望融入他们所访问的城市或以自己的方式生活的人。根据下文的way可知，此处用介词in构成固定短语in one’s own way，含义为“以自己的方式”，符合句意。故填in。 【43题详解】 考查名词性从句。句意：他们想通过联系而不是消费来寻求快乐，这表明他们有着深厚的文化好奇心。分析句子结构，这是一个包含主语从句的复合句，因空白处在主语从句中作宾语，指代事物，所以使用连接代词what引导主语从句，且位于句首的单词首字母要大写。故填What。 【44题详解】 考查名词。句意同上。根据空格前的介词through可知，此处用接提示词的名词形式connection作介词的宾语。故填connection。 【45题详解】 考查形容词。句意：城市漫步可以让人们看到场景之外的风景，揭开隐藏的知识。根据空格处后的名词 knowledge可知，空格处用提示词的形容词形式hidden作定语，表示“隐藏的”知识。故填hidden。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假设你是李华，你的英国朋友罗伯特（Robert）准备来中国学习，因此想了解一些中国的肢体语言。请你用英语给他写封邮件，介绍一些日常的肢体语言。 注意：1.词数100左右； 2.信的开头和落款已为你写好（不计入总词数）。 Dear Robert, ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Robert， In China,we wave our hands to say “hello” or “goodbye”.We usually greet our guests by shaking hands with them.Some people may nod and smile instead of shaking hands.When you are introduced to a Chinese group, they may greet you by clapping their hands. Like in many countries,we nod our heads to say “yes” and shake our heads to say “no”.People will hold their thumbs up to praise a person,if he does something great.Sometimes,we bow to show great respect and thanks to others. I hope this information will be helpful to you. Yours, Li hua 【解析】 【详解】本题考查话题类作文。首先要认真审题，假设你是李华，你的英国朋友罗伯特（Robert）准备来中国学习，因此想了解一些中国的肢体语言。请你用英语给他写封邮件，介绍一些日常的肢体语言。其次要确定时态，表示客观事实，所以这篇文章要使用一般现在时。在写作过程中，上下文意思要连贯，符合逻辑关系，一定要契合题目所给出的信息，不要出现偏题问题。尽量使用自己熟悉的单词句式，同时也要注意使用高级词汇和高级句型使文章显得更有文采。正确使用写信的格式，词数控制在一百左右。 【亮点说明】这篇短文使用了一些高级句型。例如When you are introduced to a Chinese group, they may greet you by clapping their hands.这里含有一个时间状语从句。I hope this information will be helpful to you.这里含有一个宾语从句。 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。 One Saturday, a thirteen-year-old boy named Tim was hanging out with his friends at a local cafe. Tim and his friends would usually spend the entire weekend together, before meeting again the following week while in school. That day, Tim’s mom Gloria wanted to change up his routine by inviting him to watch a new superhero movie with her. Gloria kept calling Tim on his cellphone, but he wouldn’t pick up. So, she decided to make her way to the cafe, knowing that this was where Tim and his friends usually had lunch on Saturdays. When she spotted Tim and his friends, she made her way to them, only to see Tim’s friends giggling. “Your grandmother’s come to pick you up, Tim!” they teased. Tim glared (怒视) at his mother and walked up to her to stop her from going any closer. “What are you doing here?”! he scolded her. “You’re embarrassing me in front of my friends!” “I just wanted to ask if you wanted to watch a movie with me,” she smiled , trying to hold his hand. Tim shrugged (耸肩) off her hands. “Leave me alone! I’m with my friends!” he told her. Gloria walked back home sadly. When Tim got home that night, it was already half past ten. He went straight to his room, not even acknowledging Gloria’s presence in the living room. “What’s the matter, Tim?” Gloria asked him. “Why is it that you don’t like being with me anymore? I’m worried about you, Tim. I barely know what’s going on in your life!” she said, trying to walk close r to him. “You’re such an old, boring woman! Why did you even give birth to me?!” he yelled. Gloria felt a pain in her chest after hearing Tim yell at her that way. Before she could respond, Tim grabbed his backpack and ran out the door. “Tim!” Gloria called out. Tim rode on his bike and left the street. Gloria tried calling out and chasing after him, but he was too fast. Then, she fainted in front of one of her neighbor’s houses. 注意：1. 续写词数应为 150词左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 When Tim got home late that night, he saw a neighbor at their door. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After riding for half an hour, Tim arrived at the hospital. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】When Tim got home late that night, he saw a neighbor at their door. The neighbor, with a look of concern, informed Tim that his mother had fainted and was rushed to the hospital. Tim’s mind went blank as he processed the information, his heart pounding in his chest. A wave of guilt washed over him as he realized what he had done to his mother. He quickly grabbed his bike keys and dashed outside, his bike already waiting for him in the driveway. The cool night air rushed past him, the streetlights casting flickering shadows on his path. Every pedal felt like a race against time as he pushed himself to reach the hospital as soon as possible. After riding for half an hour, Tim arrived at the hospital. Breathless and drenched in sweat, he rushed to the reception desk and asked for his mother’s room. The nurse directed him to a softly lit room where Gloria lay. Her face was pale, but her eyes lit up when she saw her son. Tim inched to her bedside, tears streaming down his face. He grabbed her hand and whispered apologies for his recent behavior. Gloria, with a weary but forgiving smile, reassured him that she was okay and that they could work through their differences. As they held each other’s hands, sharing words of understanding and love, the tension between them melted away. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，文章讲述了关于一个名叫Tim的13岁男孩与他母亲Gloria之间的情感冲突与和解。Tim与朋友在咖啡馆聚会时，Gloria试图邀请他一起看电影，但遭到Tim的拒绝和责备。Tim的冷漠和愤怒伤害了Gloria，最终导致她晕倒并被送往医院。Tim在得知此事后深感内疚，急忙赶到医院向母亲道歉。在医院里，母子俩坦诚相对，通过互相理解和原谅，化解了彼此之间的隔阂，重新建立了深厚的母子情感。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“那天晚上，Tim很晚才回到家，他看见门口站着一个邻居。”可知，第一段可描写邻居告知Tim关于母亲的状况，以及Tim听到消息后的反应，感到医院的情节。 ②由第二段首句内容“骑了半个小时后，Tim到达了医院。”可知，第二段可描写Tim到达医院后询问母亲的状况，以及征求母亲的原谅，向母亲道歉。同时母亲原谅Tim的情节。 2.续写线索： 得知母亲被送到医院——Tim感到愧疚——与时间赛跑赶到医院——询问母亲状况——向母亲道歉并征求原谅——母子和好 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①告知：inform/tell ②冲出去：dash outside/run outside ③引导：direct/guide 情绪类 ①羞愧：a wave of guilt/shame ②流泪：tears streaming down his face/tears rolling down from his face 【点睛】[高分句型1] A wave of guilt washed over him as he realized what he had done to his mother.(运用了what引导的宾语从句) [高分句型2] Tim inched to her bedside, tears streaming down his face.(运用了独立主格结构) 听力 1—5 ABCBC 6—10 CABCA 11—15 BCABA 16—20 ACBBA 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024—2025学年度第一学期高二第二次月考试题 英语 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. How will the man probably get to work? A. By car. B. By bus. C. By subway 2. What course will the woman probably take? A Spanish. B. Photography. C. Art. 3. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a bus stop. B. At the airport C. At a hotel. 4. Who is probably the next CFO? A. Mr. Matthew. B. Mr. King. C. Mr. Jackson. 5. What time did the man finish his work? A At about 9 o’clock p.m. B. At about 10 o’clock p.m. C. At about 12 o’clock at night. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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 are the speakers talking about? A. Where to go on vacation. B. How to choose a birthday gift. C. What to wear for a job interview. 7. Why does the man want a new job? A. To learn something new. B. To get a high position. C. To earn more money. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What does the woman plan to do next month? A. Organize a meeting. B. Attend a conference. C. Take a vacation. 9. Where can the woman get the special form? A. From her manager. B. From the man. C. From the HR office. 10. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Colleagues. B. Friends. C. Business partners. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Why does Bruce ask for another copy of paper? A. The delivery was delayed. B. His newspaper was damaged. C. He couldn’t find the newspaper. 12. Where does Bruce want his newspaper to be put? A. In his yard. B. In his mailbox. C. In his hallway. 13. What will the woman do next? A. Visit Bruce’s place. B. Send an apology letter. C. Call the delivery person. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What causes the girl to have trouble making friends? A. Lack of social skills. B. Difference in interests. C. Unpopularity with other kids. 15. What do we know about the girl’s family? A. They enjoy a quiet life. B. They prefer a social lifestyle. C. They have a strict daily routine. 16 How does the girl feel about her lifestyle? A. Comfortable. B. Upset. C. Lonely. 17. What kind of friends does the girl want? A. Those who are easy-going. B. Those who are hard-working. C. Those who share similar hobbies. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What do we learn about the speaker’s mother? A. She made a lot of records. B. She had a varied taste in music. C. She once worked in the field of music. 19. What kind of music does the speaker hate? A. Classical music. B. Country music. C. Dance music. 20. Who has the biggest influence on the speaker in music? A. Her mom. B. Her sister. C. Her schoolmate. 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 China has expanded the 144-hour visa free transit (转机) policy, which allows people from certain counties to enjoy six days of travel to select areas of the country without applying for a visa beforehand, to cover 54 countries and 37 ports. In this article, we explain how this 144-hour visa-free transit policy works and summarize some frequently asked questions. Under the 144-hour visa-free transit policy, foreign travelers can enter and exit China from selected ports, stay within the allowed cities and regions, as well as satisfy other requirements. Which countries’ citizens are eligible (合格的) for the 144-hour visa-free transit policy? To obtain this visa exemption, the foreign national must have a valid (有效的) passport from one of the 54 countries listed in our attachment file which can be found in our download section. What are the requirements for the 144-hour visa-free transit policy? According to the requirements of China’s National Immigration Authority (NIA), people applying for 144-hour visa-free transit must have: ★A valid passport or another international travel document that is valid for more than three months from the arrival date; ★An interline ticket (connecting ticket) with the confirmed departure date and seat number leaving for a third country or region within 144 hours; ★The landing card for foreigners in transit that is fled out upon arrival in China. Important Notice: You must be going on to a third country after leaving China. Entering China under the visa-free transit policy when not continuing travel to a third country will be considered illegal entry to the country. 1. What does the underlined word mean? A. Unneeded. B. Included. C. Responsible. D. Relieved. 2. What’s the purpose of this article? A. To persuade. B. To inform. C. To advertise. D. To warn. 3. What do we know from the visa-free transit policy? A. People holding a passport can apply. B. Foreigners can stay in China for 144 days. C. You must go to a third country after China. D. Visitors can go to a place of their own choosing. B As Elizabeth Stone once said, “Having children is like having your heart go walking around outside of your body.” You send them off to school and hope that the world treats them kindly because when they hurt, you hurt. Surely it’s unavoidable that your child will experience hurt feelings at some point. So, it’s wise to be ready for those moments. But what truly prepares you for the moment when the child you love so much unexpectedly heals (治愈) the wounds of your own inner child? A mom named Soogia, posted a video on TikTok explaining a phone call she received from a parent in her daughter’s classroom. The mom called to inform Soogia that their kids had been sharing lunch with each other. Soogia wasn’t prepared for what came next. The classmate’s mother informed her that her son loved the food Soogia’s daughter brought to school and wanted to learn how to cook it too. That may seem like a small thing to some, but the small gesture healed a little bit of Soogia’s inner child. Growing up as a Korean kid in California, Soogia had different experiences from her children. “I guess I just never thought that my kids would be the generation of kids that could go to school and not just proudly eat, but share their food with other kids that were just so open,” Soogia said through tears. “They don’t sit there eating their food alone, feeling ashamed and wishing that their fried rice was bread instead or something like that. And I know, it sounds so small and it sounds so stupid, but knowing that their experience at school is so different from mine in such a positive way is just so hopeful.” Soogia’s tearful video pulled at the heartstrings of her viewers who shared their thoughts in the comments. “These Gen Alpha babies (千禧一代) really are a different, kinder generation. I love them so much,” someone revealed. 4. What is the purpose of quoting at the beginning of the passage? A. To illustrate the hard work of being a parent. B. To stress parents’ constant concerns about their children. C. To introduce the story about a child’s growth that follows. D. To contrast the different feelings between parents and children. 5. Why did the classmate’s mother call Soogia? A. To ask for the cooking method of the lunch her son loved. B. To invite Soogia to prepare lunch for the children together. C. To inform Soogia of her daughter’s understanding behavior at school. D. To express her appreciation for the lunch Soogia’s daughter brought. 6. What makes Soogia feel comforted? A. Her child attracted a lot of attention on TikTok. B. Her child has gained friendship and recognition at school. C. Her child needn’t feel ashamed of their cultural background. D. Her child can share their favorite food with their classmates. 7. What can we infer about Soogia’s opinion of the new generation of children? A. Open-minded and inclusive. B. Adventurous and open-minded. C. Caring and determined. D. Friendly and determined. C The Forsa Ring is an iron ring from Hälsingland, dating back to the 10th century. The inscription (铭文) on the ring describes fines for a specific crime, where payment was to be made in the form of oxen and silver. The ring is believed to have been used as a door handle and is currently the oldest known preserved legal text in Scandinavia. By changing the translation of the word “auk” from the previous interpretation “and” to the new interpretation “also” the meaning changes so that fines could be paid either with an ox or with two ore of silver. An ore was equal to about 25 grams of silver. “This indicates a much more flexible system, where both oxen and silver could be used as units of payment. If a person had easier access to oxen than to silver, they could pay their fines with an ox. On the contrary, if someone had silver but no oxen, they could pay with two ore of silver,” says Rodney Edvinsson. The new interpretation shows that the Vikings had a system where both oxen and silver served as units of payment. This system allowed for multiple types of units of accounts to be used at the same time, reducing transaction (交易) difficulty and making it easier for individuals to meet their financial responsibilities. The new interpretation also agrees better with how the system functioned later according to later regional laws and is, according to Rodney Edvinsson, significant for our understanding of both Scandinavian and European history of money. Edvinsson previously contributed to developing a historical consumer price index as far back as the 13th century, but this new interpretation provides insights into price levels even earlier in history. The study highlights the importance of using modern economic theories to interpret historical sources. By combining economic theory with archaeological (考古学的) and historical findings, new opportunities for cross-field research and a deeper understanding of early economic systems are opened up. 8. What can we learn from the first two paragraphs? A. Vikings only accepted silver as payment for fines from crimes. B. Vikings had no knowledge of legal systems before the 10th century. C. The Forsa Ring inscription suggested punishments in oxen and silver. D. The Forsa Ring was mainly used as a means of trading oxen and silver. 9. Which of the following is an advantage of the payment system? A. People found it more convenient to pay their fines. B. According to later regional laws, it functioned better. C. It allowed for a unique kind of currency unit to be used. D. It became easier for governments to settle their financial duties. 10. What is the significance of the new interpretation? A. It is about 3 centuries older than Rodney Edvinsson’s previous study. B. A new means of interpreting bistorical sources of inscription is available. C. It shows that early Scandinavians had an advanced overall payment system. D. Opportunities of cross-field research and understanding early economies emerge. 11. What is the best title of the passage? A. Early Payment Systems in Scandinavia. B. Interpretations of the Vikings’ Legal System. C. New Insights into the Forsa Ring’s Inscription. D. The Discovery of the Scandinavian Forsa Ring. D A recent study by researchers at the University of Cincinnati, led by Dr. Alberto Espay, challenges the common idea that monoclonal-antibodies (单克隆抗体) help slow down memory loss in Alzheimer’s patients by removing amyloid-plaques (淀粉样斑块). Instead, the study shows that an unexpected increase in a key brain protein, called amyloid-beta 42 (Aβ42), is more closely linked to improvements in thinking ability. This research was published in the journal Brain on September 11. For many years, experts believed that amyloid-plaques, which form from Aβ42, harm the brain and cause Alzheimer’s disease. However, Dr. Espay and his team suggest a different theory. They believe the real problem is the loss of soluble (易溶解的) Aβ42, which is important for keeping brain cells healthy, rather than the buildup of plaques. Previous research from Dr. Espay’s group showed that Alzheimer’s symptoms appear when Aβ42 levels fall too low, not when plaque levels are high. According to Dr. Espay, the formation of amyloid plaques may be the brain’s natural way of responding to stress, like changes in metabolism (代谢). He points out that many people get amyloid-plaques as they age but do not develop dementia (痴呆). Still, current treatments for Alzheimer’s focus on these plaques. New monoclonal-antibody treatments, meant to clear amyloid, have shown benefits in clinical trials. Dr. Espay’s team studied data from almost 26,000 patients in 24 clinical trials of these antibody treatments. They found that these treatments also accidentally increased Aβ42 levels. This suggests that the improvement in thinking may be because of higher Aβ42 levels. not because of plaque removal. While raising Aβ42 levels seems helpful, Dr. Espay warns that removing amyloid plaques could harm the brain by making it shrink faster. He suggests focusing on treatments that raise Aβ42 directly, without targeting amyloid plaques. “Increasing Aβ42 is the goal, ”he says, “but removing amyloid may not be the right way to do it.” 12. What’s the common idea of treating Alzheimer’s? A. Reducing brain shrinkage. B. Increasing neuron activity. C. Raising Aβ42 levels in the brain. D. Removing amyloid-plaques from the brain. 13. What do we know about Aβ42? A. It is unrelated to the Alzheimer’s. B. It is only harmful when it forms plaques. C. Its loss may lead to Alzheimer’s symptoms. D. It damages brain cells when its levels are high. 14. What can we infer from paragraph 3? A. Everyone with amyloid plaques develops dementia. B. Amyloid plaques may be a protective response by the brain. C. Current Alzheimer’s treatments focus on raising Aβ42 levels. D. Removing amyloid plaques guarantees better cognitive function. 15. Which of the following will Dr. Espay agree with? A. Treatments should focus on raising Aβ42 levels. B. Removing amyloid plaques will prevent Alzheimer’s. C. Amyloid plaques are the main cause of Alzheimer’s disease. D. Increasing Aβ42 levels through amyloid removal is always safe. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Steps to a creative play Now that plays are gaining increasing popularity, many students have tried to create their own characters and plots. ___16___. Let’s look at the following elements on how to create your own play! Select a catchy title. Begin by choosing a title that hints at the central theme or situation of the play. ___17___. Or at least it should set the tone. For example, if the play is about a lost item, a title like “The Missing Key” or “Lost and Found” would work. Create charming characters. In a short play limit the characters to two or three. This allows for quick character development and reduces the complexity of interactions. The fewer characters, the easier it is to build meaningful dialogue. Each character should have a distinct personality or role in the situation. ___18___. Keep a simple setting. Descriptions will take up precious words, so plain settings work wonders. A setting like a park bench, a living room, or a cafe provides just enough context for the action. The setting should support the dialogue and conflict without needing too much explanation. ___19___. Introduce a small, everyday problem that the characters need to resolve. This problem should be something the audience can relate to, such as losing something, misunderstanding directions, or being late for an event. This conflict is also what drives the dialogue forward and gives the characters a reason to interact. Offer an effective resolution (解决). End with a quick resolution or leave it open-ended. Given the limited word count, the resolution should tie up the conflict efficiently or suggest an ongoing issue. ___20___. A. Create a difficult problem B. Introduce reasonable conflicts C. A reasonable ending leaves room for readers’ understanding D. Some have even had millions of followers on social media E. It should give the audience an idea of what the play is about F. An open ending can make a play more impactful G. For instance, one is anxious and the other is calm, leading to an interesting contrast 第三部分 语言应用(共三节，满分35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。 I was seated in the aisle (过道) seat of a three-seater row on the plane to Portugal. A girl, about 5 years old, sat to my right, and her father ___21___ the window seat to her right. I noticed the little girl looking at me and the screen in front of me with a ___22___ expression from time to time. To ___23___ her, I switched to an animated motion picture (动画片). I chose Portuguese subtitles (字幕) to ___24___ the language and in order that the little girl wanted to ___25___ along. It was a good move since the child became ___26___ on my screen. The little one ___27___ resting her head on me and hugging my arm. Her father would ___28___ her toward him whenever he realized what she was doing. ___29___, her restless little body would find its way back to me. After several ____30____ of this pattern, I signaled that I was OK with the little girl claiming my arm as her personal body pillow during the ____31____. He smiled gratefully and fell into sleep. I have a ____32____ of flying, but having a little one to care for put my mind at ease. Honestly, it felt great to be ____33____ by both the child and her father. Our ____34____willingness to treat each other simply as friendly people created a safe, respectful, and pleasant environment among ____35____ during a nine-hour flight. 21. A. won B. adjusted C. occupied D. moved 22. A. simple B. curious C. similar D. clear 23. A. attract B. frighten C. persuade D. praise 24. A. interact with B. react to C. pick up D. break down 25. A. sing B. read C. walk D. play 26. A. connected B. recognized C. focused D. informed 27. A. suggested B. minded C. admitted D. kept 28 A. pull B. follow C. point D. wave 29. A. Therefore B. Besides C. Otherwise D. Nevertheless 30. A. examples B. attempts C. services D. attacks 31. A. destination B. safety C. departure D. flight 32. A. dream B. fear C. cost D. future 33. A. trusted B. invited C. favored D. tolerated 34. A. recent B. average C. collective D. changeable 35. A. strangers B. neighbors C. pilots D. attendants 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。 A city walk is ___36___ form of urban tourism originating in the UK, which ___37___ (differ) from the traditional sightseeing. The traditional sightseeing aims to hit famous attractions and commercial center. However, the city walk is about “roaming” (漫步) around a city on foot, ___38___ (absorb) the atmosphere and finding unusual things that even a resident of the city might not have noticed before. Such walks ___39___ (general) avoid famous scenic spots and shopping centers, and take you to places ___40___ you can have real interactions with the local people, eat at small but authentic (真正的) restaurants, and gain a ___41___ (deep) understanding of the history and culture of the city than before. City walkers are a cast of people who are eager to engage with (融入) the city they are visiting or live ___42___ their own way. ___43___ they want to seek is pleasure more through ___44___ (connect) than consumption (消费), which indicates a strong cultural curiosity. Whether it is the hutong in Beijing or the Chinese parasol tree district in Shanghai, city walks allow people to see the scenery apart from the scene and uncover ___45___ (hide) knowledge. City walk is a way to love yourself and benefit your mental health. Just like Oscar Wilde once said, “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假设你是李华，你的英国朋友罗伯特（Robert）准备来中国学习，因此想了解一些中国的肢体语言。请你用英语给他写封邮件，介绍一些日常的肢体语言。 注意：1.词数100左右； 2.信的开头和落款已为你写好（不计入总词数）。 Dear Robert, ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ 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。 One Saturday, a thirteen-year-old boy named Tim was hanging out with his friends at a local cafe. Tim and his friends would usually spend the entire weekend together, before meeting again the following week while in school. That day, Tim’s mom Gloria wanted to change up his routine by inviting him to watch a new superhero movie with her. Gloria kept calling Tim on his cellphone, but he wouldn’t pick up. So, she decided to make her way to the cafe, knowing that this was where Tim and his friends usually had lunch on Saturdays. When she spotted Tim and his friends, she made her way to them, only to see Tim’s friends giggling. “Your grandmother’s come to pick you up, Tim!” they teased. Tim glared (怒视) at his mother and walked up to her to stop her from going any closer. “What are you doing here?”! he scolded her. “You’re embarrassing me in front of my friends!” “I just wanted to ask if you wanted to watch a movie with me,” she smiled , trying to hold his hand. Tim shrugged (耸肩) off her hands. “Leave me alone! I’m with my friends!” he told her. Gloria walked back home sadly. When Tim got home that night, it was already half past ten. He went straight to his room, not even acknowledging Gloria’s presence in the living room. “What’s the matter, Tim?” Gloria asked him. “Why is it that you don’t like being with me anymore? I’m worried about you, Tim. I barely know what’s going on in your life!” she said, trying to walk close r to him. “You’re such an old, boring woman! Why did you even give birth to me?!” he yelled. Gloria felt a pain in her chest after hearing Tim yell at her that way. Before she could respond, Tim grabbed his backpack and ran out the door. “Tim!” Gloria called out. Tim rode on his bike and left the street. Gloria tried calling out and chasing after him, but he was too fast. Then, she fainted in front of one of her neighbor’s houses. 注意：1. 续写词数应为 150词左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 When Tim got home late that night, he saw a neighbor at their door. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After riding for half an hour, Tim arrived at the hospital. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 听力 1—5 ABCBC 6—10 CABCA 11—15 BCABA 16—20 ACBBA 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$