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2024—2025学年上学期期末考试 高二英语 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的学校、班级、姓名及考号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 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。 例: How much is the shirt? A. £19. 15. B. £9. 18. C. £9. 15. 答案是C。 1. Which tourist spot does the woman highly recommend? A. The Great Wall. B. The Forbidden City. C. The Summer Palace. 2. What does the man mean? A. He wants to have a rest. B. He agrees to go to the cinema. C. He will have a basketball game. 3. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Going down a mountain. B. Choosing a path. C. Enjoying the view. 4. What do we know about the speakers? A. They’re old friends. B. They both dislike Natalie. C. They both went to Natalie’s party. 5. What will the woman probably do next? A. Make a call. B. Charge her phone. C. Buy a new phone. 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 are the speakers probably going to do? A. Go on a trip. B. Visit their friends. C. Do some business. 7. Why are most of the man’s things taken out? A. The man doesn’t like them. B. They aren’t allowed on the plane. C. It isn’t easy to carry them for long. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What did the woman forget on her last trip? A. Beach ball. B. Towels. C. Snacks. 9. What will the speakers do first? A. Have a swim. B. Buy some food. C. Build a sand castle. 听第8段材料，回答第10 至12题。 10. How does the woman like the restaurant? A. Terrible. B. Awesome. C. Just-so-so. 11. What is one of the side dishes that the burgers are served with? A. Corn chips. B. Cheese. C. Onions. 12. What can we infer from the end of the conversation? A. The man longs to go to the restaurant. B. The speakers will go to the restaurant the next day. C The woman has no intention of visiting the restaurant. 听第9段材料，回答第13 至16题。 13. What happened to Bonnie? A. She fell ill. B. She was hit by a car. C. She got her leg broken. 14. Why did the speakers choose the Pink Hug Bunch? A. It is the most beautiful. B. It cheers their friend up. C. It costs less than the others, 15. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Boss and secretary. C. Student and teacher. 16. What day is it today? A. Saturday. B. Friday. C. Sunday. 听第10段材料，回答第17 至20题。 17. When will this center be opened? A. On June 1st. B. On June 15th. C. On June 30th. 18. What can you do without paying? A. Watch a movie. B. Take the sky wheel. C. Play in the water park. 19. How long will the opening ceremony last? A. 10 hours. B. 12 hours. C. 24 hours. 20. What will happen at the opening celebration? A. The attendees can get free gifts. B. There will be fireworks and live music. C. The customers can buy things at good prices. 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 The market at Rutland Farms is pleased to announce their Fall Field Trip Package for children in local and surrounding counties for the 2025 school year. With the Rutland Family’s long-standing farming traditions, we also believe in educating children about the importance of agriculture in their everyday lives. We look forward to hosting you on the farm! Fall Field Trip Dates and Times: October 1st—November 12th. 2025 Field trips typically last about three hours. However, the duration of your field trip can be shortened or lengthened if needed. Also, if you schedule your field trip during lunch, you will have the use of our large tent with picnic tables for free. Cost: $8. 00 per child Parents and teachers are FREE Cost Includes: Students will take a tour of our Corn Maze (迷宫) , decorate their very own personal pumpkin, and visit the petting zoo! They will also receive hands-on experience during a farm tour where each student will have the opportunity to feed fish and be educated about the growing practices of many crops on the farm. After the activities outside, they will end up at the market enjoying a homemade delicious ice cream! Georgia Performance Standards: There are several performance standards that correlate with (和……相关) our Fall Field Trips. Please contact us for lists of specific grade levels if needed. To Schedule Your Field Trip: Please contact Paige Fox at The Market at Rutland Farms to begin planning your visit today! Call us at 229-386-5111, or send an email to paige@rutlandfarms. com. 1. Which can you enjoy free of charge at lunchtime? A. The large tent. B. The Corn Maze. C. The pumpkin. D. The ice cream. 2 What can the visitors do during the field trip? A. Learn about farming techniques. B. Discover the history of the Rutland Family. C. Engage in a cooking class with local produce. D. Explore the process of cheese making on the farm. 3. What is the text? A. A letter. B. A diary. C. An announcement. D. A report. 【答案】1. A 2. A 3. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。本文是一篇关于Rutland Farms秋季校外活动套餐的公告。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Fall Field Trip Dates and Times:部分的“Also, if you schedule your field trip during lunch, you will have the use of our large tent with picnic tables for free.(另外，如果你安排在午餐时间进行校外活动，你将可以免费使用我们带有野餐桌的大帐篷。)”可知，在午餐时间，你可以免费使用大帐篷。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节题理解。根据Cost Includes:部分的“They will also receive hands-on experience during a farm tour where each student will have the opportunity to feed fish and be educated about the growing practices of many crops on the farm.(在农场游览期间，他们还将获得实践经验，每个学生都有机会喂鱼，并了解农场上许多作物的种植方法。)”可知，游客在活动期间可以了解农业技术。故选A。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文以及广告形式的行文可知，本文是一篇公告（Announcement），旨在宣传Rutland Farms的秋季校外活动套餐，并邀请学校组织参加。文章包含了活动的详细信息、费用、预约方式等，符合公告的文体特点。故选C。 B In many underdeveloped and poor countries, female students face significant barriers to education. Poor families cannot afford school fees, supplies, and the uniforms required to be worn by the students. In Togo, a country in West Africa and one of the poorest in the world, the cost of these uniforms alone can prevent girls from attending school, blocking their growth and development. Fortunately, an American, Payton McGriff is making a difference. Through her nonprofit organization, Style Her Empowered (SHE) , she helps women and girls to stay in school. The non-governmental organization helps girls in Togo by providing free uniforms, covering school fees, supplying materials, and offering tutoring (辅导) each year. It all started when Payton McGriff visited Togo and spoke with the girls about the problems they faced in attending school. Many mentioned a lack of money and support. However, the most common issue raised was the cost of school uniforms. So, she decided to provide them with school uniforms and other necessities. Initially, she hired local women and supplied uniforms and school fees to 65 girls. But soon, they faced a problem. The girls were outgrowing the uniforms quickly, making it hard to provide new ones regularly. So, Payton and her team designed a uniform that grows with the girls. The dress has adjustable cords (细绳) along the sides, allowing it to fit each student perfectly. Extra fabric is fixed underneath, enabling the dress to grow up to a foot in length. This innovative design adjusts to six different sizes and can fit a girl for up to three years. Once outgrown, the uniform can be passed down to younger girls. Beyond supporting students, this initiative also provides jobs to the local women in the community, making a positive impact all around. 4. What did Payton devote herself to doing? A. Raising the locals’ income. B. Designing courses for students. C. Supporting girls with their education. D. Reducing the poverty in poor countries. 5. What troubles school girls in Togo most? A. Growing too slowly. B. Having no emotional support. C. Being short of learning material. D. Paying for school uniforms. 6. What is the advantage of Payton’s dress? A. It costs nothing to make. B. It is changeable in size. C. It benefits the environment. D. It keeps the girls in shape. 7. What is the best title of the text? A. School Uniform That Grows. B. Women Tutoring students in Africa. C. African Countries That Are in Need. D. A New Trend in School Uniforms. 【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文主要讲述了Payton McGriff通过她的非营利组织帮助多哥的女孩们留在学校，为她们提供会长大的校服，以解决校服费用过高的问题。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Fortunately, an American, Payton McGriff is making a difference. Through her nonprofit organization, Style Her Empowered (SHE), she helps women and girls to stay in school.(幸运的是，一位名叫佩顿·麦格里夫的美国人正在改变这一状况。通过她的非营利组织‘赋予她力量’，她帮助妇女和女孩留在学校。)”可知，Payton致力于支持女孩接受教育。故选C。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“It all started when Payton McGriff visited Togo and spoke with the girls about the problems they faced in attending school. Many mentioned a lack of money and support. However, the most common issue raised was the cost of school uniforms.(这一切都始于佩顿·麦格里夫访问多哥，并与女孩们谈论她们上学面临的问题。许多人提到缺乏资金和支持。然而，最常见的问题是校服的费用。)”可知，多哥的女学生最烦恼的是支付校服费用。故选D。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“The dress has adjustable cords along the sides, allowing it to fit each student perfectly. Extra fabric is fixed underneath, enabling the dress to grow up to a foot in length. This innovative design adjusts to six different sizes and can fit a girl for up to three years.(这条裙子的两侧有可调节的绳子，可以完美地适合每个学生。下面固定了额外的布料，使裙子的长度可以增加一英尺。这种创新设计可以适应六种不同的尺寸，适合女孩穿着长达三年。)”可知，Payton的裙子的优点是尺寸可变。故选B。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了Payton McGriff通过她的非营利组织帮助多哥的女孩们留在学校，为她们提供会长大的校服，以解决校服费用过高的问题。所以选项A“会长大的校服”最能概括文章主旨，适合作为文章标题。故选A。 C A problem had been upsetting me for days — I just couldn’t solve it, and it was driving me crazy. But then I went for a walk and suddenly came up with the answer! It’s a great feeling — and this link between exercise and creativity has been studied by scientists around the world. Dr. Chong Chen and his team are from Japan’s Yamaguchi University. To find out how different types of physical activity can help us solve problems and think creatively, they referred to 21 past studies from places including the US, the UK, Spain, Sweden, China, India and Japan. The studied exercises included walking, running, cycling, dance and yoga. However, the hardest exercise actually didn’t give the best results. In fact, Chen and his team found that it was natural walking that almost always had a positive effect on people’s creativity—even if it was just walking inside a room or going up and down some stairs, for as little as three to four minutes. Dance is also good. Most of the studies conducted by Chen’s team found that dance helps significantly with creativity — particularly among adults. However, the results for yoga were unclear. And low-intensity aerobic (有氧的) exercise like cycling was not found to have an effect. There were some benefits from moderate (适度的) and intense aerobic exercise. But “maximal effort” exercise seemed to have a mostly negative effect. So completely wearing yourself out probably won’t help your creativity! Chen wrote that his team’s findings could be used in schools and businesses by including short periods of physical activity during the day to encourage creative thinking. It’s not even about keeping fit, Chen says — you just have to move! “Knowing that just a few minutes of walking, or other low-intensity physical activity, can improve creative thinking should make getting up to move seem more worthwhile, ” he said in an interview. 8. How does the author start the text? A. By quoting theories. B. By making comparisons. C. By linking the past and the present. D. By referring to his own experience. 9. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about? A. How the study was conducted. B. Why the study was carried out. C. The results of the study on creativity. D. The types of physical activities in the study. 10. According to the study, which of the following exercises are more efficient than the others? A. Walking and running. B. Yoga and cycling. C. Walking and dance. D. Dance and yoga. 11. What is the main purpose of the text? A. To report a science study. B. To teach people how to exercise. C. To show the importance of creativity. D. To clarify some misconceptions about walking. 【答案】8. D 9. A 10. C 11. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了日本山口大学的陈冲博士及其团队进行的一项关于运动与创造力之间关系的研究。 8题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“A problem had been upsetting me for days — I just couldn’t solve it, and it was driving me crazy. But then I went for a walk and suddenly came up with the answer.(一个问题困扰了我好几天——我就是解决不了，这让我抓狂。但后来我去散步，突然想到了答案。)”可知，作者是通过提及自己的经历来开始这篇文章的。故选D。 【9题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“Dr. Chong Chen and his team are from Japan’s Yamaguchi University. To find out how different types of physical activity can help us solve problems and think creatively, they referred to 21 past studies from places including the US, the UK, Spain, Sweden, China, India and Japan. (陈冲博士和他的团队来自日本的山口大学。为了探究不同类型的体育活动如何帮助我们解决问题并进行创造性思维，他们参考了来自美国、英国、西班牙、瑞典、中国、印度和日本等地的21项过往研究。)”可知，第二段主要介绍了研究是如何进行的。故选A。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“In fact, Chen and his team found that it was natural walking that almost always had a positive effect on people’s creativity—even if it was just walking inside a room or going up and down some stairs, for as little as three to four minutes.(事实上，陈和他的团队发现，自然散步几乎总是对人们的创造力产生积极影响——即使是在房间里散步或上下楼梯，只要三到四分钟。)”和“Most of the studies conducted by Chen’s team found that dance helps significantly with creativity—particularly among adults.(陈的团队进行的大多数研究发现，舞蹈对创造力有很大帮助，特别是在成年人中。)”可知，散步和跳舞比其他锻炼更有效。故选C。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段最后一句“It’s a great feeling — and this link between exercise and creativity has been studied by scientists around the world.(这是一种很棒的感觉——世界各地的科学家都在研究运动与创造力之间的这种联系。)”可知，这句话引出了文章的主题，即运动与创造力之间的关系。接下来的段落详细介绍了日本山口大学的陈冲博士及其团队进行的相关研究，包括研究的方法、结果以及应用建议。由此可知，这篇文章的主要目的是报道一项科学研究，即关于运动与创造力之间关系的研究。故选A。 D It’s really not going to be easy for humans to set up a habitat on the Moon, but a new discovery could alleviate some problems. An analysis of satellite data that was collected in 2010 suggests a gaping hole in the lunar crust (地壳) could lead to a network of caves which future Lunar explorers might use for shelter. We’ve known about the holes called “skylights” on the surface of the Moon for some time; now, we finally have evidence that they exist. Lava tubes (熔岩管) are created when lava solidifies at the surface while continuing to flow underneath. Eventually, the underground current of lava drains away, leaving an empty hole under a now-solid volcanic rock layer — a natural cave. They can happen anywhere there has been volcanic activity and they’ve been spotted on Mars. So whole networks are thought to exist on the Moon. These lunar lava tubes are of keen interest to scientists designing lunar exploration missions, since they would provide a human Moon base protection from the severe surface environment. But positively identifying a cave system just from holes in the lunar surface has been a bit of a challenge. The next step was to model the shape of the tunnel beneath the skylight. The best explanation for the structure, the researchers found, was a lava tube extending from the skylight, into the interior of the Moon. Having found one lava tube on the Moon means that there are likely to be more up there that are waiting to be discovered. And identifying where they are could help narrow down the best sites for a long-term lunar base. “This research, ” says planetary geologist Wes Patterson of Johns Hopkins University, “demonstrates both how satellite data of the Moon can be used in novel ways to address fundamental questions for science and exploration and how crucial it is to continue collecting remotely sensed data of the Moon. ” 12. How did the researchers discover the hole? A By analyzing past data. B. By carrying out experiments. C. By observing the surface of the Moon. D. By studying the Moon’s crust movement. 13. What does the underlined phrase “drains away” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Burnt. B. Intensified. C. Disappeared. D. Gathered. 14. What is the purpose of identifying lava tubes on the Moon? A. To seek for mining resources available. B. To explore the inner structure of the Moon. C. To create a system for monitoring the lava. D. To choose the best locations for the lunar base. 15. What is Patterson’s attitude towards the research? A. Worried. B. Supportive. C. Doubtful. D. Unclear. 【答案】12. A 13. C 14. D 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了研究人员通过分析卫星数据发现月球地壳上有一个巨大的洞，这个洞可能会通向未来月球探险者可以用来避难的洞穴网络，即熔岩管。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“An analysis of satellite data that was collected in 2010 suggests a gaping hole in the lunar crust (地壳) could lead to a network of caves which future Lunar explorers might use for shelter.(对2010年收集的卫星数据的分析表明，月球地壳上的一个巨大洞穴可能会通向一个洞穴网络，未来的月球探险者可能会利用这些洞穴作为避难所。)”可知，研究人员是通过分析2010年收集的卫星数据发现这个洞的。故选A。 【13题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段的“Eventually, the underground current of lava drains away, leaving an empty hole under a now-solid volcanic rock layer—a natural cave.(最终，地下熔岩流_____，在现在坚固的火山岩层下留下了一个空洞——一个天然洞穴。)”可知，因为地下熔岩流“drains away”了，所以现在坚固的火山岩层下才会有一个空洞，也就是天然洞穴，由此可推测出“drains away”的意思应该是“消失”。故选C。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Having found one lava tube on the Moon means that there are likely to be more up there that are waiting to be discovered. And identifying where they are could help narrow down the best sites for a long-term lunar base.(在月球上发现了一个熔岩管意味着月球上可能还有更多等待被发现的熔岩管。确定它们的位置有助于缩小长期月球基地的最佳选址范围。)”可知，识别月球上的熔岩管的目的是为了为月球基地选择最佳位置。故选D。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“‘This research,’ says planetary geologist Wes Patterson of Johns Hopkins University, ‘demonstrates both how satellite data of the Moon can be used in novel ways to address fundamental questions for science and exploration and how crucial it is to continue collecting remotely sensed data of the Moon’.(约翰斯·霍普金斯大学的行星地质学家Wes Patterson说:‘这项研究表明，月球卫星数据如何以新的方式被用来解决科学和探索中的基本问题，以及继续收集月球遥感数据是多么重要’。)”可推测出，Patterson对这项研究是支持的。故选B。 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。 Happiness is a loving family, a good meal, and a yearly income of $75, 000. According to a study, as people earn more money, their day-to-day happiness rises until their yearly income hits $75, 000. ___16___ The appeal is easy to see. The study provided a simple solution to a tricky life problem and, to people making less than $75, 000, offered a goal to struggle for. But like those other experiments, the popular perception of the research is wrong. ___17___ No. But it can improve happiness if you spend it thoughtfully. ___18___ These include your work, health, relationships, schedule, education, personality, life philosophy, and so on. If you’re secure, healthy, living in a good neighborhood, and enjoying an active social life, then the figure in your checkbook doesn’t weigh as much on your daily happiness. In other words, if you’re struggling, unhealthy, lonely, or living in an unsafe neighborhood, then your financial difficulty will likely worsen those challenges. Indeed, they are the cause of some of those struggles. It is true that there is a strong connection between happiness and money. But it doesn’t mean that money can buy happiness. ___19___ It merely stands in for the things, services, and experiences we buy with it. So when it comes to discussing money and happiness, it’s not just about how much money you have. It also depends on how you use it. Spend your money on the things, experiences, and necessities. ___20___ Otherwise, your spending habits can actively work against your well-being and life satisfaction. In a word, people with more money are happier isn’t just the size of their bank accounts —it’s how they use their money to generate happiness. A. Can money buy happiness? B. Money is a medium of exchange after all. C. Are people happy without enough money? D. Then your money will make your life happier. E. At this point, their happiness tends to stabilize. F. Happiness rose alongside income all the way up. G. Happiness is a complex emotion influenced by many factors. 【答案】16. E 17. A 18. G 19. B 20. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讨论了金钱与幸福之间的关系，指出虽然金钱与幸福有紧密联系，但金钱本身并不能直接购买幸福，关键在于如何花费金钱。 【16题详解】 根据上文“According to a study, as people earn more money, their day-to-day happiness rises until their yearly income hits $75, 000.(根据一项研究，随着人们赚的钱越来越多，他们的日常幸福感也会上升，直到年收入达到75000美元)”可知，空处应该接着讲述年收入达到75000美元之后人们的幸福感会如何。选项E“在这一点上，他们的幸福感趋于稳定”符合语境，其中“At this point”指代上文提到的“年收入达到75000美元”这一时刻。故选E。 【17题详解】 根据下文“No. But it can improve happiness if you spend it thoughtfully.(不。但如果你深思熟虑地花钱，它可以提高幸福感)”可知，此处是在回答一个关于金钱和幸福关系的问题，且答案是否定的，即金钱不能直接买到幸福，空处应该提出问题。选项A“金钱能买到幸福吗？”符合语境，且引出下文的回答。故选A。 【18题详解】 根据下文“These include your work, health, relationships, schedule, education, personality, life philosophy, and so on.(这些包括你的工作、健康、人际关系、日程安排、教育、个性、人生哲学等等)”可知，此处是在列举影响幸福的多种因素，说明幸福是一种复杂的情感。选项G“幸福是一种复杂的情感，受多种因素影响”符合语境，引出下文的具体因素。故选G。 【19题详解】 根据上文“It is true that there is a strong connection between happiness and money. But it doesn’t mean that money can buy happiness.(的确，幸福和金钱之间有着密切的联系。但这并不意味着金钱能买到幸福)”和下文“It merely stands in for the things, services, and experiences we buy with it.(它只是代表了我们用它购买的东西、服务和体验)”可知，空处是在解释金钱与幸福之间的关系，即金钱只是一种交换媒介，它本身并不能直接带来幸福，而是我们通过金钱购买的东西、服务和体验带来了幸福。选项B“毕竟，金钱只是一种交换媒介”符合语境，承上启下。故选B。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Spend your money on the things, experiences, and necessities.(把你的钱花在事物、经历和必需品上)”和下文“Otherwise, your spending habits can actively work against your well-being and life satisfaction.(否则，你的消费习惯会对你的幸福感和生活满意度产生负面影响)”可知，此处是在建议人们如何花钱才能带来快乐，即把钱花在正确的地方会让生活更快乐。选项D“那么你的钱会让你的生活更快乐”符合语境，且与下文形成对比。故选D。 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。 Five years ago, Riki Jones heard the call of the mountains. “If you’re feeling a (n) ___21___ for something, ” Jones said, “I think there’s a reason. ” The reason for Jones, a Colorado native, was to ___22___ odds and push boundaries. As a mom of two, she became lost in mountaineering at the age of 53, ___23___ to climb the “Seven Summits” — the highest peaks on each continent. Starting by ___24___ Denali in Alaska, Aconcagua in Argentina, and Mount Kilimanjaro, she then set her ___25___ on the top of the world. Finally, on May 21, 2024, she ___26___ the skies. “Arriving at the top was great. It was actually warm, ” Jones said. “I was ___27___ surprised and amazed, and it felt like an amazing gift. As ___28___ as the eye could see, I could look out over China’s Xizang. I could see over Nepal. When you’re actually there, you can believe how ___29___ and powerful it is. ” So what did her kids say about her climbing the Earth’s ___30___ mountain? The honest ___31___ is that they didn’t say much. Maybe they’ve gotten too used to her doing mountains. They said, “All right, whatever, Mom, be ___32___ , ” Jones said with a smile. “It has just ___33___ so much to my life, ” Jones said. “I love being in this ___34___ of life where I’m still excited about new things. I’m setting new goals, big goals for myself, and ___35___ them. And that feels great. ” 21. A. call B. warn C. praise D. order 22. A. change B. challenge C. choose D. check 23. A. moving on B. running away C. showing up D. setting out 24. A. identifying B. discovering C. conquering D. creating 25. A. feelings B. sights C. strengths D. abilities 26. A. painted B. touched C. spotted D. cleared 27. A. relatively B. hardly C. nearly D. fortunately 28. A. fast B. long C. far D. well 29. A. incredible B. reliable C. responsible D. capable 30. A. coldest B. youngest C. tallest D. remotest 31. A. wish B. secret C. face D. truth 32. A. brave B. safe C. quiet D. ready 33. A. added B. applied C. assigned D. donated 34. A. moment B. area C. stage D. level 35. A. recovering B. honoring C. celebrating D. achieving 【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. A 30. C 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了科罗拉多的母亲Riki Jones在53岁开始攀登七大洲最高峰，实现梦想并感受生活的故事 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“如果你对某件事有一种召唤感，”琼斯说，“我认为是有原因的。”A. call召唤，呼吁；B. warn警告；C. praise赞扬；D. order命令。由上文“Five years ago, Riki Jones heard the call of the mountains”可知，此处说的是一种“召唤”感，call是原词复现。故选A项。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：对琼斯这个科罗拉多本地人来说，原因就是挑战困难，突破界限。A. change改变；B. challenge挑战；C. choose选择；D. check检查。结合语境以及下文“push boundaries”可知，此处表达挑战困难的意思。故选B项。 【23题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：作为两个孩子的母亲，她在53岁时迷上了登山，开始着手攀登“七大洲最高峰”—— 每个大洲的最高峰。A. moving on继续前进；B. running away逃跑；C. showing up出现；D. setting out出发，着手。由下文“to climb the ‘Seven Summits’”以及语境可知，这里指开始着手做这件事，set out to do sth. 表示“着手做某事”，符合句意。故选D项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：从征服阿拉斯加的德纳里峰、阿根廷的阿空加瓜峰和乞力马扎罗山开始，然后她将目光投向了世界之巅。A. identifying识别；B. discovering发现；C. conquering征服；D. creating创造。由下文“Denali in Alaska, Aconcagua in Argentina, and Mount Kilimanjaro”以及语境可知，这里说的是攀登这些山峰，也就是征服这些山峰。故选C项。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：从征服阿拉斯加的德纳里峰、阿根廷的阿空加瓜峰和乞力马扎罗山开始，然后她将目光投向了世界之巅。A. feelings感情；B. sights目光，视线；C. strengths力量；D. abilities能力。由下文“on the top of the world”以及语境可知，这里指将目光投向了世界之巅。set one’s sights on 表示“把目光投向……”，是固定短语，符合语境要求。故选B项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：最终，在 2024 年 5 月 21 日，她触及了天空。A. painted绘画；B. touched触摸，触及；C. spotted发现；D. cleared清理。由下文“the skies”以及语境可知，这里用一种形象的说法表达登上高峰，仿佛触及天空，touch符合语境。故选B项。 【27题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我感到相当惊讶和惊讶，这感觉就像一份神奇的礼物。A. relatively相对地，相当地；B. hardly几乎不；C. nearly几乎；D. fortunately幸运地。由下文“and it felt like an amazing gift”以及语境可知，这里表示琼斯感到相当的惊讶，此处表达“相当地”意思，说明那种惊喜的程度。故选A项。 【28题详解】 考查固定短语辨析。句意：极目远眺，我可以俯瞰中国西藏。as...as与选项构成的固定搭配：A. as fast as和…… 一样快；B. as long as只要；C. as far as远至，就…… 而言；D. as well as和…… 一样好，也。由下文“I could look out over China’s Xizang”可知，这里表示在极目远眺俯瞰整个西藏，as far as the eye could see 表示“极目远眺”，是固定用法，符合语境。故选C项。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当你真正身处那里时，你会相信它是多么不可思议、多么强大。A. incredible不可思议的；B. reliable可靠的；C. responsible负责的；D. capable有能力的。由上文“I could look out over China’s Xizang. I could see over Nepal.”以及语境可知， 这里指站在山顶看到的景象以及那种感受难以置信的。故选A项。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：那么她的孩子们对她攀登地球上最高的山峰有什么看法呢？A. coldest最冷的；B. youngest最年轻的；C. tallest最高的；D. remotest最偏远的。由上文提到的攀登“七大洲最高峰”以及“the top of the world”可知，此处说的是最高的山峰。故选C项。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：事实是他们没说太多。A. wish愿望；B. secret秘密；C. face脸，面容；D. truth真相，事实。由下文“they didn’t say much”以及语境可知，她的孩子没有太多评价母亲的行为，这是实际情况，也就是事实，truth符合语境。故选D项。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们说：“好吧，随便啦，妈妈，注意安全。”琼斯笑着说。A. brave勇敢的；B. safe安全的；C. quiet安静的；D. ready准备好的。由上文“All right, whatever, Mom”以及语境可知，这里指孩子对妈妈登山的叮嘱，通常会是让妈妈注意安全。故选B项。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“它给我的生活增添了太多东西，”琼斯说。A. added增加；B. applied申请，应用；C. assigned分配；D. donated捐赠。由下文“I love being in this 　14　of life where I’m still excited about new things.” 等内容可知，登山这件事给她生活带来了很多积极影响，也就是增添了很多东西。故选A项。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我喜欢处在这样的人生阶段，仍然对新事物感到兴奋。A. moment时刻；B. area区域；C. stage阶段；D. level水平。由下文“of life where I’m still excited about new thing”以及语境可知，这里说的是人生所处的阶段。故选C项。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我为自己设定新的目标，大目标，并且去实现它们。感觉很棒。A. recovering恢复；B. honoring尊敬；C. celebrating庆祝；D. achieving实现。由上文“setting new goals, big goals for myself”可知，这只指设定目标，然后去实现目标。故选D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。 On Tuesday evening, September 15th, the “Amazing Thailand, Mid-Autumn night” event at Bangkok city center shined a spotlight on the “Nihao Month” in Thailand. It was to celebrate ___36___ 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations (建交50周年) between Thailand and China. According to Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) , the “Amazing Thailand, Mid- Autumn night” also ___37___ (mark) a grand welcome for 102 Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) from China to experience Thailand’s charms and “five must-do” activities in tailor-made ___38___ (route) up and down the kingdom. Their ___39___ (participate) in the event was significant. Other activities included various promotions between TAT and China’s ___40___ (lead) travel platforms between September and December. TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool hoped those activities would ___41___ (far) promote Thailand as a cultural tourism destination ___42___ Chinese tourists. She said the “Amazing Thailand, Mid-Autumn night” event was part of a series of special events and promotions, ___43___ were scheduled between September and the next leading up to the year-long celebration. As of Sept 8, Thailand welcomed 4, 895, 707 tourists from China, maintaining its position as the ___44___ (country) top source of international visitors. Thailand was optimistic about reaching its ____45____ (ambition) target of 7.3 million Chinese visitors in 2024. 【答案】36. the 37. marked 38. routes 39. participation 40. leading 41. further 42. for 43. which 44. country’s 45. ambitious 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了泰国曼谷市中心举办的“神奇泰国，中秋之夜”庆典活动。 【36题详解】 考查冠词。句意：这是为了庆祝泰国与中国建交50周年。需要特指泰国与中国建交的50周年，因此使用定冠词the。故填the。 【37题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：据泰国旅游局（TAT）表示，“神奇泰国·中秋之夜”活动还标志着对来自中国的102位关键意见领袖（KOLs）的盛大欢迎，他们将体验泰国的魅力，并在泰国各地量身定制的路线上参与“五大必做”活动。空处作谓语，句子描述的是过去发生的事件，使用一般过去时。故填marked。 【38题详解】 考查名词。句意同上。空处需填名词作介词in的宾语，此处表示泛指，且没有冠词限定，需填名词复数形式。故填routes。 【39题详解】 考查名词。句意：他们在活动中的参与意义重大。their为形容词性物主代词，后面接名词participation，作主语，不可数名词。故填participation。 【40题详解】 考查形容词。句意：其他活动还包括9月至12月期间，泰国旅游局（TAT）与中国领先旅游平台之间的各种促销活动。修饰名词短语travel platforms，需用形容词leading，作定语。故填leading。 【41题详解】 考查副词比较级。句意：泰国旅游局（TAT）局长塔帕尼·吉亚帕伊布希望这些活动能进一步推动泰国成为中国游客的文化旅游目的地。前文有动词“would promote”（将推广），后面需要接副词来修饰动词，表示“进一步地”推广，应填副词比较级further。故填further。 【42题详解】 考查介词句意同上。表示“对于”应用介词for。故填for。 【43题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：她说，“神奇泰国·中秋之夜”活动是系列特别活动和促销活动的一部分，这些活动计划在9月至接下来的一整年中陆续举行，贯穿全年的庆祝活动。空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词a series of special events and promotions，指物，关系词在从句中作主语，需用关系代词which引导。故填which。 【44题详解】 考查名词所有格。句意：截至9月8日，泰国已接待来自中国的游客4,895,707人次，继续保持其作为中国国际游客最大来源国的地位。修饰名词source，需用名词所有格country’s，表示“国家的”。故填country’s。 【45题详解】 考查形容词。句意：泰国对于在2024年达到730万中国游客的雄心勃勃的目标持乐观态度。修饰名词target，需用形容词ambitious，作定语。故填ambitious。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 上周你校举行了首次烹饪大赛。请你为校英文报写一篇英文报道。内容包括： 1. 比赛概况； 2. 活动的意义。 注意：1. 词数80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The First Cooking Contest of Our School Kicks Off with a Bang! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 The First Cooking Contest of Our School Kicks Off with a Bang! Last week saw the first cooking contest in our school. The event was held in the school cafeteria, where students from different grades gathered to show off their cooking skills. The contest had two rounds. In the first round, contestants cooked a simple dish, and in the second round, they had to create a unique dish. The dishes were judged by a panel of teachers and professional chefs. The contest was not only a great way to learn cooking skills but also an opportunity to explore different cultures and traditions. It also helped to build confidence and teamwork among students. Overall, the event was a huge success. we look forward to more cooking contests in the future! 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生就上周学校举行的首次烹饪大赛为校英文报写一篇英文报道，其内容包括：比赛概况和活动的意义。 【详解】1.词汇积累 不同的：different →various 机会：opportunity→ chance 总体上：overall→as a whole 期待：look forward to → expect 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Overall, the event was a huge success. we look forward to more cooking contests in the future! 拓展句：Overall, the event was such a huge success that we look forward to more cooking contests in the future! 【点睛】【高分句型1】The event was held in the school cafeteria, where students from different grades gathered to show off their cooking skills. （运用了where引导的非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】The contest was not only a great way to learn cooking skills but also an opportunity to explore different cultures and traditions. （运用了not only...but also构成的并列结构，动词不定式短语作后置定语） 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。 Ray spotted a dog in a supermarket and realized the truth— the poor dog was all alone. But all of that was about to change for the stray dog (流浪狗) ! It seemed that Ray’s accidental routine trip to the supermarket turned into an unexpected friendship and fortune. In the checkout line, he noticed a stray dog. And this meeting was not by chance! As Ray walked through the aisles (通道) , the dog followed him with pure joy, her tail wagging (摇摆) to the rhythm of happiness even though she was all alone in this big world. It was clear that the dog was lonely, in need of some company. Seeing the dog running around in the supermarket, Ray knew instantly he had to lend her a helping hand. Without a second thought, Ray picked up the small dog and placed her into his shopping cart. He named the small dog Dolly. Then he was determined to give her a taste of the good life. Ray placed a call to Animal Control and learned Dolly couldn’t be adopted right away. Because adoption required some procedures and Dolly would first have to stay at a shelter for processing. But Dolly could stay for a night with Ray until she was allowed to be adopted by Ray. Ray was very thrilled and played with Dolly happily. When Dolly jumped on him, Ray was very glad. Then the next morning, Ray had to send Dolly to the shelter and waited for the news of adoption with tears welling up in his eyes. After returning home, Ray felt sad at the thought of Dolly being locked up alone for a few days. Actually he couldn’t wait to see the lovely small dog. 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。 Ray imagined a lot about his future life with Dolly. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After days of waiting, Ray received the good news. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Ray imagined a lot about his future life with Dolly. He envisioned long walks in the park, playing fetch with her favorite toy, and cozy nights on the couch with Dolly curled up by his side. He thought about teaching her new tricks and watching her grow into a happy, healthy dog. Ray couldn’t bear the thought of Dolly being alone in the shelter, and he counted down the days until he could bring her home for good. After days of waiting, Ray received the good news. Dolly’s adoption papers were ready, and he could finally take her home! He rushed to the shelter, his heart pounding with excitement. When he saw Dolly, her tail wagged furiously, and she jumped into his arms. Ray couldn’t wait to start their new life together, filled with love, adventure, and endless happiness. As they left the shelter, he knew that Dolly was meant to be a part of his family, and he was grateful for the unexpected friendship that had changed both of their lives. 【解析】 【导语】文章以人物为线索展开，讲述了Ray在超市意外遇到一只流浪狗Dolly，并与之建立起一段意外的友谊。Ray在超市购物时，发现这只孤独的流浪狗一直跟着他，表现出极大的喜悦和亲近。Ray心生怜悯，决定帮助这只小狗，于是将她抱起放入购物车，并给她取名为Dolly。随后，Ray联系了动物控制中心，得知Dolly不能立即被领养，需要先留在收容所处理相关手续。Ray虽然很不舍，但还是将Dolly送到了收容所，并期待着能够正式领养她的消息。回家后，Ray对Dolly被单独关在收容所几天感到难过，他迫不及待地想要再次见到这只可爱的小狗。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段首句内容“Ray想象了很多他和Dolly未来的生活”可知，第一段可描写Ray想象的与Dolly一起生活的场景。 ②由第二段首句内容“经过几天的等待，Ray收到了好消息。”可知，第二段可描写Ray成功收养了Dolly以及感悟。 2.续写线索：憧憬美好生活——办理领养手续——感到兴奋——领养成功——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 忍受：bear/stand 想象：envision/visualize 充满：be filled with/be full of 改变：change/transform 情绪类 开心的：happy/delighted 感激：be grateful for/appreciate 【点睛】[高分句型1] He envisioned long walks in the park, playing fetch with her favorite toy, and cozy nights on the couch with Dolly curled up by his side.（运用了现在分词作状语） [高分句型2] As they left the shelter, he knew that Dolly was meant to be a part of his family, and he was grateful for the unexpected friendship that had changed both of their lives.（运用了as引导时间状语从句，第一个that引导宾语从句作knew的宾语，第二个that引导定语从句修饰先行词friendship） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024—2025学年上学期期末考试 高二英语 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的学校、班级、姓名及考号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 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。 例: How much is the shirt? A. £19. 15. B. £9. 18. C. £9. 15. 答案是C。 1. Which tourist spot does the woman highly recommend? A. The Great Wall. B. The Forbidden City. C. The Summer Palace. 2. What does the man mean? A. He wants to have a rest. B. He agrees to go to the cinema. C. He will have a basketball game. 3. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Going down a mountain. B. Choosing a path. C. Enjoying the view. 4. What do we know about the speakers? A They’re old friends. B. They both dislike Natalie. C. They both went to Natalie’s party. 5. What will the woman probably do next? A. Make a call. B. Charge her phone. C. Buy a new phone. 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 are the speakers probably going to do? A. Go on a trip. B. Visit their friends. C. Do some business. 7. Why are most of the man’s things taken out? A. The man doesn’t like them. B. They aren’t allowed on the plane. C. It isn’t easy to carry them for long. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What did the woman forget on her last trip? A. Beach ball. B. Towels. C. Snacks. 9. What will the speakers do first? A. Have a swim. B. Buy some food. C. Build a sand castle. 听第8段材料，回答第10 至12题。 10. How does the woman like the restaurant? A. Terrible. B. Awesome. C. Just-so-so. 11. What is one of the side dishes that the burgers are served with? A. Corn chips. B. Cheese. C. Onions. 12. What can we infer from the end of the conversation? A. The man longs to go to the restaurant. B. The speakers will go to the restaurant the next day. C. The woman has no intention of visiting the restaurant. 听第9段材料，回答第13 至16题。 13. What happened to Bonnie? A. She fell ill. B. She was hit by a car. C. She got her leg broken. 14. Why did the speakers choose the Pink Hug Bunch? A. It is the most beautiful. B. It cheers their friend up. C. It costs less than the others 15. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Boss and secretary. C. Student and teacher. 16. What day is it today? A. Saturday. B. Friday. C. Sunday. 听第10段材料，回答第17 至20题。 17. When will this center be opened? A. On June 1st. B. On June 15th. C. On June 30th. 18. What can you do without paying? A. Watch a movie. B. Take the sky wheel. C. Play in the water park. 19. How long will the opening ceremony last? A. 10 hours. B. 12 hours. C. 24 hours. 20. What will happen at the opening celebration? A. The attendees can get free gifts. B. There will be fireworks and live music. C. The customers can buy things at good prices. 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 The market at Rutland Farms is pleased to announce their Fall Field Trip Package for children in local and surrounding counties for the 2025 school year. With the Rutland Family’s long-standing farming traditions, we also believe in educating children about the importance of agriculture in their everyday lives. We look forward to hosting you on the farm! Fall Field Trip Dates and Times: October 1st—November 12th. 2025 Field trips typically last about three hours. However, the duration of your field trip can be shortened or lengthened if needed. Also, if you schedule your field trip during lunch, you will have the use of our large tent with picnic tables for free. Cost: $8. 00 per child Parents and teachers are FREE Cost Includes: Students will take a tour of our Corn Maze (迷宫) , decorate their very own personal pumpkin, and visit the petting zoo! They will also receive hands-on experience during a farm tour where each student will have the opportunity to feed fish and be educated about the growing practices of many crops on the farm. After the activities outside, they will end up at the market enjoying a homemade delicious ice cream! Georgia Performance Standards: There are several performance standards that correlate with (和……相关) our Fall Field Trips. Please contact us for lists of specific grade levels if needed. To Schedule Your Field Trip: Please contact Paige Fox at The Market at Rutland Farms to begin planning your visit today! Call us at 229-386-5111, or send an email to paige@rutlandfarms. com. 1. Which can you enjoy free of charge at lunchtime? A. The large tent. B. The Corn Maze. C. The pumpkin. D. The ice cream. 2. What can the visitors do during the field trip? A. Learn about farming techniques. B. Discover the history of the Rutland Family. C. Engage in a cooking class with local produce. D. Explore the process of cheese making on the farm. 3 What is the text? A. A letter. B. A diary. C. An announcement. D. A report. B In many underdeveloped and poor countries, female students face significant barriers to education. Poor families cannot afford school fees, supplies, and the uniforms required to be worn by the students. In Togo, a country in West Africa and one of the poorest in the world, the cost of these uniforms alone can prevent girls from attending school, blocking their growth and development. Fortunately, an American, Payton McGriff is making a difference. Through her nonprofit organization, Style Her Empowered (SHE) , she helps women and girls to stay in school. The non-governmental organization helps girls in Togo by providing free uniforms, covering school fees, supplying materials, and offering tutoring (辅导) each year. It all started when Payton McGriff visited Togo and spoke with the girls about the problems they faced in attending school. Many mentioned a lack of money and support. However, the most common issue raised was the cost of school uniforms. So, she decided to provide them with school uniforms and other necessities. Initially, she hired local women and supplied uniforms and school fees to 65 girls. But soon, they faced a problem. The girls were outgrowing the uniforms quickly, making it hard to provide new ones regularly. So, Payton and her team designed a uniform that grows with the girls. The dress has adjustable cords (细绳) along the sides, allowing it to fit each student perfectly. Extra fabric is fixed underneath, enabling the dress to grow up to a foot in length. This innovative design adjusts to six different sizes and can fit a girl for up to three years. Once outgrown, the uniform can be passed down to younger girls. Beyond supporting students, this initiative also provides jobs to the local women in the community, making a positive impact all around. 4. What did Payton devote herself to doing? A. Raising the locals’ income. B. Designing courses for students. C. Supporting girls with their education. D. Reducing the poverty in poor countries. 5. What troubles school girls in Togo most? A. Growing too slowly. B. Having no emotional support. C. Being short of learning material. D. Paying for school uniforms. 6. What is the advantage of Payton’s dress? A. It costs nothing to make. B. It is changeable in size. C. It benefits the environment. D. It keeps the girls in shape. 7. What is the best title of the text? A. School Uniform That Grows. B. Women Tutoring students in Africa. C. African Countries That Are in Need. D. A New Trend in School Uniforms. C A problem had been upsetting me for days — I just couldn’t solve it, and it was driving me crazy. But then I went for a walk and suddenly came up with the answer! It’s a great feeling — and this link between exercise and creativity has been studied by scientists around the world. Dr. Chong Chen and his team are from Japan’s Yamaguchi University. To find out how different types of physical activity can help us solve problems and think creatively, they referred to 21 past studies from places including the US, the UK, Spain, Sweden, China, India and Japan. The studied exercises included walking, running, cycling, dance and yoga. However, the hardest exercise actually didn’t give the best results. In fact, Chen and his team found that it was natural walking that almost always had a positive effect on people’s creativity—even if it was just walking inside a room or going up and down some stairs, for as little as three to four minutes. Dance is also good. Most of the studies conducted by Chen’s team found that dance helps significantly with creativity — particularly among adults. However, the results for yoga were unclear. And low-intensity aerobic (有氧的) exercise like cycling was not found to have an effect. There were some benefits from moderate (适度的) and intense aerobic exercise. But “maximal effort” exercise seemed to have a mostly negative effect. So completely wearing yourself out probably won’t help your creativity! Chen wrote that his team’s findings could be used in schools and businesses by including short periods of physical activity during the day to encourage creative thinking. It’s not even about keeping fit, Chen says — you just have to move! “Knowing that just a few minutes of walking, or other low-intensity physical activity, can improve creative thinking should make getting up to move seem more worthwhile, ” he said in an interview. 8. How does the author start the text? A. By quoting theories. B. By making comparisons. C. By linking the past and the present. D. By referring to his own experience. 9. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about? A. How the study was conducted. B. Why the study was carried out. C. The results of the study on creativity. D. The types of physical activities in the study. 10. According to the study, which of the following exercises are more efficient than the others? A. Walking and running. B. Yoga and cycling. C. Walking and dance. D. Dance and yoga. 11. What is the main purpose of the text? A. To report a science study. B. To teach people how to exercise. C. To show the importance of creativity. D. To clarify some misconceptions about walking. D It’s really not going to be easy for humans to set up a habitat on the Moon, but a new discovery could alleviate some problems. An analysis of satellite data that was collected in 2010 suggests a gaping hole in the lunar crust (地壳) could lead to a network of caves which future Lunar explorers might use for shelter. We’ve known about the holes called “skylights” on the surface of the Moon for some time; now, we finally have evidence that they exist. Lava tubes (熔岩管) are created when lava solidifies at the surface while continuing to flow underneath. Eventually, the underground current of lava drains away, leaving an empty hole under a now-solid volcanic rock layer — a natural cave. They can happen anywhere there has been volcanic activity and they’ve been spotted on Mars. So whole networks are thought to exist on the Moon. These lunar lava tubes are of keen interest to scientists designing lunar exploration missions, since they would provide a human Moon base protection from the severe surface environment. But positively identifying a cave system just from holes in the lunar surface has been a bit of a challenge. The next step was to model the shape of the tunnel beneath the skylight. The best explanation for the structure, the researchers found, was a lava tube extending from the skylight, into the interior of the Moon. Having found one lava tube on the Moon means that there are likely to be more up there that are waiting to be discovered. And identifying where they are could help narrow down the best sites for a long-term lunar base. “This research, ” says planetary geologist Wes Patterson of Johns Hopkins University, “demonstrates both how satellite data of the Moon can be used in novel ways to address fundamental questions for science and exploration and how crucial it is to continue collecting remotely sensed data of the Moon. ” 12. How did the researchers discover the hole? A. By analyzing past data. B. By carrying out experiments. C. By observing the surface of the Moon. D. By studying the Moon’s crust movement. 13. What does the underlined phrase “drains away” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Burnt. B. Intensified. C. Disappeared. D. Gathered. 14. What is the purpose of identifying lava tubes on the Moon? A. To seek for mining resources available. B. To explore the inner structure of the Moon. C. To create a system for monitoring the lava. D. To choose the best locations for the lunar base. 15. What is Patterson’s attitude towards the research? A. Worried. B. Supportive. C. Doubtful. D. Unclear. 第二节(共5小题;每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Happiness is a loving family, a good meal, and a yearly income of $75, 000. According to a study, as people earn more money, their day-to-day happiness rises until their yearly income hits $75, 000. ___16___ The appeal is easy to see. The study provided a simple solution to a tricky life problem and, to people making less than $75, 000, offered a goal to struggle for. But like those other experiments, the popular perception of the research is wrong. ___17___ No. But it can improve happiness if you spend it thoughtfully. ___18___ These include your work, health, relationships, schedule, education, personality, life philosophy, and so on. If you’re secure, healthy, living in a good neighborhood, and enjoying an active social life, then the figure in your checkbook doesn’t weigh as much on your daily happiness. In other words, if you’re struggling, unhealthy, lonely, or living in an unsafe neighborhood, then your financial difficulty will likely worsen those challenges. Indeed, they are the cause of some of those struggles. It is true that there is a strong connection between happiness and money. But it doesn’t mean that money can buy happiness. ___19___ It merely stands in for the things, services, and experiences we buy with it. So when it comes to discussing money and happiness, it’s not just about how much money you have. It also depends on how you use it. Spend your money on the things, experiences, and necessities. ___20___ Otherwise, your spending habits can actively work against your well-being and life satisfaction. In a word, people with more money are happier isn’t just the size of their bank accounts —it’s how they use their money to generate happiness. A. Can money buy happiness? B. Money is a medium of exchange after all. C. Are people happy without enough money? D. Then your money will make your life happier. E. At this point, their happiness tends to stabilize. F. Happiness rose alongside income all the way up. G. Happiness is a complex emotion influenced by many factors. 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。 Five years ago, Riki Jones heard the call of the mountains. “If you’re feeling a (n) ___21___ for something, ” Jones said, “I think there’s a reason. ” The reason for Jones, a Colorado native, was to ___22___ odds and push boundaries. As a mom of two, she became lost in mountaineering at the age of 53, ___23___ to climb the “Seven Summits” — the highest peaks on each continent. Starting by ___24___ Denali in Alaska, Aconcagua in Argentina, and Mount Kilimanjaro, she then set her ___25___ on the top of the world. Finally, on May 21, 2024, she ___26___ the skies. “Arriving at the top was great. It was actually warm, ” Jones said. “I was ___27___ surprised and amazed, and it felt like an amazing gift. As ___28___ as the eye could see, I could look out over China’s Xizang. I could see over Nepal. When you’re actually there, you can believe how ___29___ and powerful it is. ” So what did her kids say about her climbing the Earth’s ___30___ mountain? The honest ___31___ is that they didn’t say much. Maybe they’ve gotten too used to her doing mountains. They said, “All right, whatever, Mom, be ___32___ , ” Jones said with a smile. “It has just ___33___ so much to my life, ” Jones said. “I love being in this ___34___ of life where I’m still excited about new things. I’m setting new goals, big goals for myself, and ___35___ them. And that feels great. ” 21. A. call B. warn C. praise D. order 22. A. change B. challenge C. choose D. check 23. A. moving on B. running away C. showing up D. setting out 24 A. identifying B. discovering C. conquering D. creating 25. A. feelings B. sights C. strengths D. abilities 26. A. painted B. touched C. spotted D. cleared 27. A. relatively B. hardly C. nearly D. fortunately 28. A. fast B. long C. far D. well 29. A. incredible B. reliable C. responsible D. capable 30. A. coldest B. youngest C. tallest D. remotest 31. A. wish B. secret C. face D. truth 32. A. brave B. safe C. quiet D. ready 33. A. added B. applied C. assigned D. donated 34. A. moment B. area C. stage D. level 35. A. recovering B. honoring C. celebrating D. achieving 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。 On Tuesday evening, September 15th, the “Amazing Thailand, Mid-Autumn night” event at Bangkok city center shined a spotlight on the “Nihao Month” in Thailand. It was to celebrate ___36___ 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations (建交50周年) between Thailand and China. According to Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) , the “Amazing Thailand, Mid- Autumn night” also ___37___ (mark) a grand welcome for 102 Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) from China to experience Thailand’s charms and “five must-do” activities in tailor-made ___38___ (route) up and down the kingdom. Their ___39___ (participate) in the event was significant. Other activities included various promotions between TAT and China’s ___40___ (lead) travel platforms between September and December. TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool hoped those activities would ___41___ (far) promote Thailand as a cultural tourism destination ___42___ Chinese tourists. She said the “Amazing Thailand, Mid-Autumn night” event was part of a series of special events and promotions, ___43___ were scheduled between September and the next leading up to the year-long celebration. As of Sept 8, Thailand welcomed 4, 895, 707 tourists from China, maintaining its position as the ___44___ (country) top source of international visitors. Thailand was optimistic about reaching its ____45____ (ambition) target of 7.3 million Chinese visitors in 2024. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 上周你校举行了首次烹饪大赛。请你为校英文报写一篇英文报道。内容包括： 1. 比赛概况； 2. 活动的意义。 注意：1. 词数80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The First Cooking Contest of Our School Kicks Off with a Bang! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Ray spotted a dog in a supermarket and realized the truth— the poor dog was all alone. But all of that was about to change for the stray dog (流浪狗) ! It seemed that Ray’s accidental routine trip to the supermarket turned into an unexpected friendship and fortune. In the checkout line, he noticed a stray dog. And this meeting was not by chance! As Ray walked through the aisles (通道) , the dog followed him with pure joy, her tail wagging (摇摆) to the rhythm of happiness even though she was all alone in this big world. It was clear that the dog was lonely, in need of some company. Seeing the dog running around in the supermarket, Ray knew instantly he had to lend her a helping hand. Without a second thought, Ray picked up the small dog and placed her into his shopping cart. He named the small dog Dolly. Then he was determined to give her a taste of the good life. Ray placed a call to Animal Control and learned Dolly couldn’t be adopted right away. Because adoption required some procedures and Dolly would first have to stay at a shelter for processing. But Dolly could stay for a night with Ray until she was allowed to be adopted by Ray. Ray was very thrilled and played with Dolly happily. When Dolly jumped on him, Ray was very glad. Then the next morning, Ray had to send Dolly to the shelter and waited for the news of adoption with tears welling up in his eyes. After returning home, Ray felt sad at the thought of Dolly being locked up alone for a few days. Actually he couldn’t wait to see the lovely small dog. 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。 Ray imagined a lot about his future life with Dolly ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After days of waiting, Ray received the good news. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$