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2024-2025学年度上学期期末考试高一年级英语科试卷 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7. 5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例 ：How much is the shirt? A. £ 9. 15. B. £ 9. 18. C. £ 918 答案是C。 1. Where are the speakers? A. Ir the street. B. On the bus. C. In the museum. 2. What are the speakers going to do next? A. Go home B. Go to the tower. C. Go to some shops. 3. What is the man probably doing? A. Waiting for someone B. Cutting in line. C. Looking for his way. 4. What are the speakers talking about? A. Graduating from college. B. Seeking information online. C. Looking for a job. 5. What is the weather like now? A. Sunny B. Rainy. C. Warm. 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三个选择中选出最佳选项。昕每段对话或独白前，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 seems to be the woman’s problem? A. She lives poorly. B. She feels weak. C. She gets short of breath. 7. When did the problem become worse? A. Eight months ago. B. When she was in London. C. A year and a half ago 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. Why is the man worried? A. He may miss his flight. B. He can’t find Terminal B. C. He cant collect his bags. 9. How will the man’s luggage be transferred? A. By bus. B. By air. C. By other passengers 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the man’s profession? A. A cleaner. B. A salesman. C. A plumber. 11. What does the man think is the main reason for the leak? A. A malfunctioning tap. B. Rusty water pipes. C. A blocked toilet. 12. What does the woman think about the fee? A. Reasonable B. Too high. C. Satisfactory 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Why is Kei looking for a language school? A. To prepare for a test. B. To pursue studies overseas. C. To work for a YESOL program. 14. Why does Kei dislike the Chelsea School of English? A. It’s too expensive. B. The location is inconvenient. C. No courses are offered in the morning. 15. What is one reason for Kei’s final preference? A. Good price. B. Convenient transportation. C. Various optional courses. 16. What does Andrew suggest Kei do? A. Practice English with hi. B. Make the call herself. C. Do research online 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What happened to the British Empire in the late 1600s? AIt was founded. B. It controlled the world. C. It started collecting artifacts. 18. Which item or items were undisputed? A. The Roman vase. B. The Rosetta Stone. C. The Benin Bronzes. 19. Where were the Parthenon Sculptures acquired from? A. France. B. Egypt. C. Athens. 20. Why did the speaker give the talk? A. To guide visitors. B. To promote the museum C. To discuss an issue 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节 （共15小题：每小题25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 Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO) is excited to announce its third annual international concerto (协奏曲) competition. The contest aims to give young artists a chance to perform with the LCO during the 2025-2026 season. The LCO is a chamber orchestra, so we are limited to which concertante work we can produce, but contestants can apply with any work they wish. They are encouraged to consider less standard works for smaller instrumentation before applying. Prizes: First Place ● A performance with the LCO during the 2025-2026 season ● A professional video recording ● A cash prize of $1,000 ● A special bonus for travel to attend the concert Second Place ● A cash prize of $500 Third Place ● A cash prize of $200 Requirements: ● Contestants must be born on or after Aug 31, 1995. (Contestants born after Aug 31, 2007, must have a parent or legal guardian to enter. ) ● The competition is open to most instruments. Please visit our website to confirm. ● Contestants must be available on the day of the in-person round. Timeline: The competition will take place over two rounds. Fifteen contestants will be invited to the in-person round, which will take place on April 19, 2025. All contestants must submit a link to one video of themselves playing a concertante work. The video must: ● Be continuous and unedited, clearly showing the contestant and their accompanist (s) ● Be at least 7 minutes long. ● Have been recorded within a year of submission. 1. What is the main purpose of the LCO’s international concerto competition? A. To raise special funds for the LCO. B. To promote classical music learning. C. To find talents and new members for the LCO. D. To offer artists a chance to play with the LCO. 2. What will the first-place winner receive in the competition? A. A special video recording his contest. B. A travel allowance for the performance. C. A personal trainer from the LCO for one year. D. An in-person meeting with famous composers. 3. What is one of the requirements for the videos submitted by contestants? A. They must be edited to remove noise. B. They must be no more than 7 minutes long. C. They must be clear and continuous. D. They must be recorded by professionals. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文，介绍了洛厄尔室内管弦乐团（LCO）第三届国际协奏曲比赛的相关信息，包括比赛目的、奖项设置、参赛要求和比赛时间安排等。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“The Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO) is excited to announce its third annual international concerto (协奏曲)competition. The contest aims to give young artists a chance to perform with the LCO during the 2025 - 2026 season.(洛厄尔室内管弦乐团（LCO）兴奋地宣布其第三届年度国际协奏曲比赛。该比赛旨在为年轻艺术家提供在2025-2026赛季与LCO合作演出的机会)”可知，LCO国际协奏曲比赛的主要目的是为艺术家提供与LCO合作演奏的机会，故选D项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据“First Place”部分中的“A special bonus for travel to attend the concert(参加音乐会的旅行特别津贴)”可知，第一名获奖者将得到参加音乐会表演的旅行津贴，故选B项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据“The video must:”部分中的“● Be continuous and unedited, clearly showing the contestant and their accompanist(s)(连续且未经编辑，清晰地显示参赛者及其伴奏者)”可知，参赛者提交的视频要求必须是清晰且连续的，故选C项。 B A few years ago, we bought a model Lego set of the Ta Mahal (泰姬陵) for my dad’s birthday, hoping to combine his love for architecture with family time as out lives grew busier. Each evening, my dad and I gathered around the large dining table to plan our line of attack. We faced thousands of tiny white pieces, each packaged with accuracy in numbered plastic bags, accompanied by a thick instruction booklet. The evenings passed quickly, and the building rose before our eyes. We could see our efforts coming to fruition, and as we turned to the boring task of ordering the colored tiles (地砖) on the building’s floor, our conversation too took a turn. We were stuck by the similarities and differences between Lego blocks and life. We were amazed by how complex the model was and its instruction booklet. We realized the booklet itself was a work of art, beautiful, but also detailed and clear. provided us with the comfort of certainty. We knew if we followed the instructions, we would end up with a model that looked exactly like the picture on the box. We made a mistake, all we had to do was retrace our steps and start again. Life, however, does not fit together so neatly and rarely provides us with clear instructions, We talked over our respective lives, decisions made, and actions and choices never taken. Dad reflected or a life well lived, and I, in my mid-thirties, on the uncertain path that lay ahead. Here, we were the architects doing assembling. But out in the world, we were the ones being assembled. We think we’re in control, but our choices are shaped by forces beyond our control. In the face of uncertainty, we have to move on, trusting both in the process and the end result. Sometimes, on the days I return home, I go to the spare room: to look at the completed Lego model, which reminds me that life is built slowly, with mistakes, an element of uncertainty and no instruction book. It shows that consideration, warmth and faith will result in a life well lived. Like the now dusty model, life itself is not about what we materially create or leave behind, but rather bow we lived it. 4. Which of the following best describes the author’s experience of building the Lego set? A. Simple and boring. B. Creative and enjoyable. C. Complex and rewarding. D. Challenging and frustrating. 5. What does the underlined word “assembling” in paragraph 5 probably mean? A. putting up B. winding up C. tearing up D. picking up 6. How does the author suggest we handle uncertainty in life? A. By seeking guidance from others. B. By avoiding making any decisions. C. By focusing on immediate outcomes. D. By moving forward with confidence 7. What does the completed Lego model symbolize for the author? A. The joy of family bonding. B. The journey of living one’s life. C. The value of hard work in life. D. The achievement of life goals. 【答案】4. C 5. A 6. D 7. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文，作者讲述了和父亲一起搭建泰姬陵乐高模型的经历，并由此引发对生活的思考，乐高模型有明确的说明书，但生活没有，尽管充满不确定性，我们也要带着信心前行。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“We faced thousands of tiny white pieces, each packaged with accuracy in numbered plastic bags, accompanied by a thick instruction booklet, The evenings passed quickly, and the building rose before our eyes. We could see our efforts coming to fruition, and as we turned to the boring task of ordering the colored tiles (地砖) on the building’s floor, our conversation too took a tum (我们面对数千个小小的白色积木，每个都精确地装在编号的塑料袋里，并附有一本厚厚的说明书。夜晚的时光飞逝，建筑物在我们眼前逐渐升起。我们能看到我们的努力正在结出果实，当我们转向为建筑物的地板排列彩色瓷砖这一乏味的任务时，我们的谈话也发生了转变)”可知，搭建乐高面对数千个小小的白色积木，可推理出这个过程是复杂的；同时因搭建的建筑物在我们眼前逐渐升起，我们能看到努力正在结出果实，可推理出这个过程也是有收获的，所以用“Complex and rewarding”形容这个过程最合适，故选C项。 【5题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第五段“Here, we were the architects doing …. But out in the world, we were the ones being assembled. (在这里，我们是进行……的建筑师，但在现实世界中，我们才是被组装的人)”可知下文提到了建筑师和组装，可推理出这里的“assembling”应该是“搭建、组装”的意思，“putting up”有建造、搭建的意思，故选A项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“In the face of uncertainty, we have to move on, trusting bot in the process and the end result(面对不确定性，我们必须继续前进，既相信过程也相信最终结果)”可知，作者建议我们带着信心向前来应对生活中的不确定性，故选D项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Sometimes, on the days I return home, I go to the spare room:to look at the completed Lego model, which reminds me that life is built slowly, with mistakes, an element of uncertainty and no instruction book. It shows that consideration, warmth and faith will result in a life well lived. Like the now dusty model, life itself is not about what we materially create or leave behind, but rather bow we lived it. (有时候，在我回家的日子里，我会去那个备用房间看看完成的乐高模型。它提醒我生活是慢慢建立起来的，伴随着错误、不确定性，而且没有说明书。它表明，考虑周到、温暖和信念将带来充实的生活。就像现在布满灰尘的模型一样，生活本身不在于我们物质上创造或留下的东西，而在于我们如何度过它)”可知作者认为看见完成的乐高模型，让作者想起生活是慢慢构建的，有错误，有不确定性因素，生活本身不在于我们物质上创造或留下的东西，而在于我们如何度过它，可推理出对作者来说完成的乐高模型象征着人生之旅，故选B项。 C Imagine an infinite (无限的) number of monkeys each typing randomly on a typewriter. Will one of them, by any chance, type out the complete works of William Shakespeare one day? According to the Infinite Monkey Theory, the answer is yes, as long as you give them time long enough. This theory, developed in 1913 by French mathematician Emile Borel, aims to demonstrate that with enough time, random actions can produce ordered and meaningful results. However, as sound as the idea may seem, a new study has shown that it does not hold up in the context of our reality, reported Newsweek. The study was carried out by Stephen Woodcock and Jay Falletta, two mathematicians at the University of Technology Sydney in Australia. They looked at the possibility of various lengths of texts being typed by 200,000 chimpanzees (黑猩猩) — roughly the current global population of the species. Each chimpanzee was imagined to hit one key per second and continue at this rate for up to a googol (10¹⁰⁰) years, by which time, according to a physics theory, the entire universe will have “died”. During the study, the mathematicians discovered that within its lifetime, a single chimpanzee has a 5 percent chance of typing the word “bananas”. The likelihood of a chimpanzee producing even a short sentence is also extremely low. For example, the chance of a monkey typing the phrase “I chimp, therefore I am” is calculated to be about one in 1025. So, what are the odds of a chimpanzee producing all 884,647 words of Shakespeare’s works in a googol years? The answer is about 6. 4×107448524, which may as well be zero, noted Science Alert. In short, while the theory might be mathematically true, it is “potentially misleading in our finite universe”, the mathematicians said. “It shows how assuming infinite resources when analyzing problems can lead to results that are not relevant or realistic in the real world, where resources are always limited,” said Woodcock in a statement. 8. What does the Infinite Monkey Theory suggest? A. Monkeys ca he trained to write novels, B. Monkeys are naturally good at leaning. C. Patterns appear logically form randomness in some way. D. Randomness leads to meaningful result with enough time. 9. What can we learn from Woodcock and Falletta’s study? A. They adjusted the limits of randomness. B. They assessed the applicability of the theory, C. They found monkeys’ most frequent word. D. They explored monkeys’ behavioral patterns. 10. How was the study conducted? A. By analyzing the texts typed by chimpanzees. B. By observing real chimpanzees typing words. C. By calculating probabilities based on a typing model. D. By involving chimpanzees with certain typing abilities, 11. Why does Woodcock believe the theory is “potentially misleading” ? A. It ignores practical limits. B. It overestimates monkeys’ ability. C. It applies only to simple problems. D. It conflicts with random-order relationship. 【答案】8. D 9. B 10. C 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了“无限猴子理论”及一项对此理论的新研究。该理论认为，只要有足够的时间，无限多的猴子最终能打出莎士比亚的全部著作。然而，澳大利亚悉尼科技大学的两名数学家进行的一项新研究表明，在现实世界中，由于资源有限，这一理论并不成立。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段中“This theory, developed in 1913 by French mathematician Emile Borel, aims to demonstrate that with enough time, random actions can produce ordered and meaningful results.(这个理论是由法国数学家埃米尔·博雷尔于1913年提出的，旨在证明只要有足够的时间，随机行为可以产生有序和有意义的结果)”可知，无限猴子理论表明只要有足够的时间，随机行为能产生有序和有意义的结果，即随机性在足够的时间内能产生有意义的结果。故选D项。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段中“The study was carried out by Stephen Woodcock and Jay Falletta, two mathematicians at the University of Technology Sydney in Australia, They looked at the possibility of various lengths of texts being typed by 200,000 chimpanzees (黑猩猩) — roughly the current global population of the species.(这项研究是由澳大利亚悉尼科技大学的两位数学家斯蒂芬·伍德科克和杰伊·法莱塔进行的，他们研究了20万只黑猩猩(大约是目前该物种的全球数量)打出不同长度文本的可能性)”和第四段最后一句“So, what are the odds of a chimpanzee producing all 884,647wornds of Shakespeare’s. works in a googol years? The answer is about 6. 4×107448524, which may as well be zero, noted Science Alert. (那么，一只黑猩猩在一古戈尔年内打出莎士比亚所有884647个单词的可能性是多少呢？答案是6.4×10^7448524，这可能和零一样，Science Alert指出)”可推知，他们从实际出发，评估了无限猴子理论的适用性，发现该理论在现实中并不成立。故选B项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Each chimpanzee was imagined to hit one key per second and continue at this rate for up to a googol (10100) years, by which time, according to a physics theory, the entire universe will have “died”. (假设每只黑猩猩每秒敲击一个键，并以这个速度持续敲击长达一古戈尔(10^100)年，到那时，根据物理理论，整个宇宙将“死亡”。)”和第四段中“During the study, the mathematicians discovered that within its lifetime, a single chimpanzee has a 5 percent chance of typing the word “bananas”. The likelihood of a chimpanzee producing even a short sentence is also extremely low.( 在研究中，数学家们发现，在其一生中，一只黑猩猩有5%的机会输入“香蕉”这个词。黑猩猩甚至能说出一个短句的可能性也非常低)”可推知，他们是通过基于打字模型的计算概率来进行研究的，没有真的让黑猩猩去打字，而是进行了理论上的计算和评估。故选C项。 【11题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段最后一句““It shows how assuming infinite resources when analyzing problems can lead to results that are not relevant or realistic in the real world, where resources are always limited,” said Woodcock in a statement. (伍德科克在一份声明中说：“这表明，在分析问题时，假设资源是无限的，可能会导致在资源总是有限的现实世界中不相关或不现实的结果。”)”可知，伍德科克认为无限猴子理论是“具有误导性的”，因为它忽略了实际的限制，即资源总是有限的。故选A项。 D Reflecting on GCSE results day, the UK equivalent (等价物) of China’s gaokao results day, I feel a mix of pride and sadness. I am proud this years graduating students achieved fantastic results, but I am also sad because, for many, it marks the end of their study of humanities subjects. I personally studied history, philosophy, Latin and religious studies, and I strongly advocate for the humanities. Yet, they’re becoming increasingly unpopular, with only 38 percent of students taking at least one humanities course in 2021/22 compared to 60 percent from 2003/4 to2015/16. The reason for his decline is money. According to the House of Commons Library, students who started university in 2023 will graduate with an estimated debt of £45,600. As a result, studying STEM subjects, which leads to higher earnings, has greater appeal. But humanities students know it’s rarely that simple. David Rubenstein, co-founder of a global investment firm, argued that a well-rounded humanities education actually results in higher-paying jobs over time, Rubenstein’s achievements in private equity (股权) supports his claim. My experience at private equity firms echoes this. My language skills and ability to analyze complex issues were highly valued by my colleagues. For example, understanding languages and cultures was an advantage in my work related to international business. My history studies sharpened my analytical skills, helping me make persuasive investment recommendations. Humanities subjects equip students with valuable skills like problem-solving, critical thinking and cultural awareness. Corporate recruiter Andrew Osayemi emphasized the value of a generalist skill set across professions. “Once those beginning themes are learned, you’re on the same level as anyone else, regardless of what they studied,” he said. As students receive their GCSE results, I urge them to stay open to different subjects and career paths, maximizing their enjoyment of learning and ensuring diverse, well-rounded workforces. After all, a broad educational foundation can be a significant advantage in the complex and ever-changing modern job market. 12. Why does the author feel in part sad about GCSE results day? A. The humanities are losing popularity. B. Students are avoiding difficult subjects. C. Humanities courses are being removed. D. Students are failing humanities subjects. 13. What is the reason for the decline in the study of humanities? A. The restructuring of college entrance exams. B. The lower costs of studying humanities subjects. C. The higher earnings of graduates of STEM subjects. D. The rise of STEM subjects in university programs. 14. What is David Rubenstein’s view on humanities education? A. It gives students an edge in all fields. B. It is highly valued in academic settings. C. It builds skills essential in private equity. D. It offers financial benefits in the long run. 15. How does the author suggest students approach their education? A. Choose STEM subjects for job security. B. Keep their subject choices broad. C. Specialize early for career success. D. Stick to subjects they enjoy the most. 【答案】12. A 13. C 14. D 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了作者对于英国GCSE考试成绩公布日的复杂感受。文章指出人文学科越来越不受欢迎，但作者通过个人经历和实例论证了人文学科教育带来的长期好处。由此作者呼吁学生应保持对不同学科和职业道路的开放态度，以享受学习的乐趣并确保劳动力市场的多元化和全面性。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段中“ I am proud this years graduating students achieved fantastic results, but I am also sad because, for many, it marks the end of their study of humanities subjects.(我为今年毕业生取得的优异成绩感到骄傲，但我也很难过，因为对许多人来说，这标志着他们人文学科学习的结束)”可知，作者感到难过是因为对于许多人来说，这标志着他们人文学科学习的结束，即越来越多的人不选择学习人文学科。由此可知，人文学科正在失去吸引力或受欢迎程度。故选A。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段中“ According to the House of Commons Library, students who started university in 2023 will graduate with an estimated debt of £45,600. As a result, studying STEM subjects, which leads to higher earnings, has greater appeal. (根据下议院图书馆的数据，2023年进入大学的学生毕业时将背负约45600英镑的债务。因此，学习能带来更高收入的STEM学科具有更大的吸引力)”可知，学习人文学科下降的原因是学习STEM学科（科学、技术、工程和数学）能带来更高的收入，因此更有吸引力。故选C。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段中“David Rubenstein, co-founder of a global investment firm, argued that a well-rounded humanities education actually results in higher-paying jobs over time, Rubenstein’s achievements in private equity (股权) supports his claim. (一家全球投资公司的联合创始人David Rubenstein认为，随着时间的推移，全面的人文教育实际上会带来收入更高的工作，Rubenstein在私募股权领域的成就支持了他的说法)”可知，David Rubenstein认为全面的人文教育从长远来看会带来更高收入的工作。因此，选项D“It offers financial benefits in the long run.(从长远来看，它提供了经济利益)”符合题意。故选D。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中“As students receive their GCSE results, I urge them to stay open to different subjects and career paths, maximizing their enjoyment of learning and ensuring diverse, well-rounded workforces.(当学生们收到他们GCSE成绩时，我敦促他们。保持开放。不同的学科和职业道路，最大限度地提高他们的学习乐趣，确保多样化，全面发展的劳动力)”可推知，作者建议学生在收到GCSE成绩时，要对不同的学科和职业道路保持开放态度，最大限度地享受学习的乐趣，并确保劳动力市场的多样性和全面性。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。 If you live in a flat, your escape plan in the case of a fire is critical. And there are lots of ways you can take action now to prevent problems later if a fire occurs. Here’s what you need to know. Personal Emergency Escape Plans ____16____ They can include a person with physical disabilities or limited mobility. They also include those with a temporary condition. Talk to your landlord or housing officer who can help you about them. Fire safety concerns If you are concerned about any aspect of fire safety with your building, for example, the type of covering or issues with blocked exits, you should contact the person responsible. This could be your landlord or the managing agents. If you are not happy with their response, contact us on 020 8555 1200 during office hours. ____17____ We will ask for your details, but we won’t share your identity. Shared areas Shared corridors must be kept free from pushchairs, e-bikes or rubbish. ____18____. They can even add fuel to a fire and delay firefighting. In a fire, seconds can make the difference between life and death. Firefighting equipment and fire doors Firefighting equipment must be maintained in the building. ____19____ If you spot any damage, report it to your housing provider as soon as you can. They will arrange for repairs to be carried out. And your front door and doors on hallways should be maintained as self-closing fire doors. They must not be kept open as this allows smoke and fire to spread quickly. ____20____ . A. They can block you escape route. B. Or, if you prefer, you can make a report online C. The smoke and fire can delay essential escape time. D. You are safer to stay in the flat until the firefighters arrive. E. The specialist equipment can help us to deal with fire quickly F. Before you open a door check if it’s warm with the back of your hand. G. These are specific plans for anyone who needs assistance to escape from a building. 【答案】16. G 17. B 18. A 19. E 20. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了公寓居民在火灾发生时的逃生计划以及相关的消防安全注意事项。 【16题详解】 根据段落的标题“Personal Emergency Escape Plans.(个人紧急逃生计划。)”和下文“They can include a person with physical disabilities or limited mobility. They also include those with a temporary condition.(它们可以包括身体残疾或行动不便的人。它们还包括那些有临时状况的人。)”可知，空处应该是对个人紧急逃生计划的解释，说明其是针对需要帮助逃离建筑物的人制定的具体计划。选项G“这些是为需要帮助逃离建筑物的人制定的具体计划”符合语境。故选G项。 【17题详解】 根据上文“If you are not happy with their response, contact us on 020 8555 1200 during office hours.(如果你对他们的回复不满意，请在办公时间拨打020 8555 1200联系我们。)”和下文“We will ask for your details, but we won’t share your identity.(我们会询问您的详细信息，但我们不会透露您的身份。)”可知，空处是在说报告火灾隐患的方式，除了拨打电话，还可以选择网上报告，选项B“或者，如果你愿意，你可以在网上报告”符合语境。故选B项。 【18题详解】 根据段落的标题是“Shared areas.(共享区域。)”和上文“Shared corridors must be kept free from pushchairs, e-bikes or rubbish.(共享走廊必须保持没有婴儿车、电动车或垃圾。)”可知，空处应该说明这些东西在共享区域的危害，选项A“它们会堵住你的逃生路线”符合语境，选项A中的“They”指代的是前文提到的“pushchairs, e-bikes or rubbish”。故选A项。 【19题详解】 根据段落的标题“Firefighting equipment and fire doors.(消防设备和防火门。)”和上文“Firefighting equipment must be maintained in the building.(建筑物内必须维护消防设备。)”可知，空处是在说明消防设备的作用，选项E“这些专业设备可以帮助我们快速处理火灾”符合语境，选项E中的“The specialist equipment”指代的是前文提到的“Firefighting equipment”。故选E项。 【20题详解】 根据上文“And your front door and doors on hallways should be maintained as self-closing fire doors. They must not be kept open as this allows smoke and fire to spread quickly.(你的前门和走廊上的门应该保持为自动关闭的防火门。它们不能保持开着，因为这样会让烟雾和火势迅速蔓延。)”可知，空处是在说明烟雾和火势的危害，会延误逃生时间，选项C“烟雾和火焰会延误重要的逃生时间”符合语境。故选C项。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分：30分） 第一节 （共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 It was early morning, yet already a bad day. A large cup of orange juice slid from, my hands and fell onto the floor. Glass and sticky ____21____ went to all corners of the kitchen. I looked at the mess, eyes filled with tears. I got in my car to drive into town. On the way to the ____22____ I made a decision. I would be careful not to pass my bad day off to others. I would be polite and NOT revenge when that annoying driver ____23____ quickly and rudely in front of me, causing me to dump my drink on the seat. Standing in line at the bank I was silently talking to myself. Actually, I was ____24____ myself. All my troubles were, in reality, so minor I was over-reacting. I tried to imagine the numerous individuals that had been affected by ____25____ , earthquakes, and other natural disasters. For the second time that day my eyes were filled with ____26____ as I realized how disconnected I felt from those dealing with truly disastrous events. They all seemed so distant and unknowable, and this justified and ____27____ my belief that I was being self-centered and selfish. I was sure that all my efforts to be a (n) ____28____ person were in vain. A ____29____ broke through my mental distractions. A bank teller was trying to get my ____30____ “Young lady” she was saying. “Young lady!” I ____31____ and into the eyes of the teller, a silver-haired grandmother. Her eyes reflected ____32____ as she leaned forward and softly said, “I don’t know what is happening to you, but believe me — everything will be okay.” Then she did something incredible. My hands were ____33____ on the counter. She placed her hands gently on mine. The touch was quick but electric. And in that moment my world shifted. In that moment my self-doubt disappeared. I found understanding and acceptance. I knew that love was being ____34____ through the heart of this gentle woman into mine. I came to a profound awareness — that I am loved. I smiled. I was my first smile of the day. And from that moment on my entire day was ____35____ . 21. A. coffee B. sauce C. juice D. cream 22. A. store B. bank C. river D. clinic 23. A. escaped B. left C. headed D. pulled 24. A. scolding B. praising C. accepting D. applauding 25. A. wars B. hurricanes C. diseases D. disabilities 26. A. complaint B. laughter C. fantasy D. tears 27. A. strengthened B. reduced C. benefited D. resisted 28. A. patient B. energetic C. caring D. romantic 29. A. voice B. noise C. clap D. tick 30. A. absence B. affection C. attention D. attitude 31. A. looked up B. lived up C. caught up D. ended up 32. A. bitterness B. gratitude C. satisfaction D. concern 33 A. bleeding B. resting C. writing D. waving 34. A. transplanted B. twisted C. channeled D. displayed 35. A. destroyed B. transformed C. replaced D. identified 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. A 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者度过了糟糕且混乱的一天，情绪低落地来到银行，一位银行出纳员察觉到了作者心情不好，主动慰问作者，改变了作者的心情。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：玻璃和黏糊糊的果汁溅到了厨房的各个角落。A. coffee咖啡；B. sauce酱汁；C. juice果汁；D. cream奶油。根据上文“A large cup of orange juice slid from, my hands and fell onto the floor.(一大杯橙汁从我手中滑落，掉在地板上)”指果汁溅到了厨房的各个角落。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在去银行的路上，我做了一个决定。A. store商店；B. bank银行；C. river河流；D. clinic诊所。根据后文第四空格前“Standing in line at the bank”可知，作者要去银行。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当那个讨厌的司机迅速粗暴地把车开到我前面，导致我把饮料倒在座位上时，我会很有礼貌，不会报复。A. escaped逃走；B. left离开；C. headed前往；D. pulled拉，（把车）停在某处。根据上文“annoying driver”以及后文“quickly and rudely in front of me”指司机停车，应用动词pull。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：事实上，我在责备自己。A. scolding责备；B. praising赞美；C. accepting接受；D. applauding故障。根据后文“All my troubles were, in reality, so minor I was over-reacting.(事实上，我所有的烦恼都是微不足道的，我反应过度了)”可知，作者在责备自己反应过度。故选A。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我试着想象受飓风、地震和其他自然灾害影响的无数人。A. wars战争；B. hurricanes飓风；C. diseases疾病；D. disabilities残疾。根据后文“earthquakes, and other natural disasters”指飓风、地震和其他自然灾害。故选B。 26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这是那天我第二次热泪盈眶，因为我意识到自己与那些处理真正灾难性事件的人是多么脱节。A. complaint投诉；B. laughter笑声；C. fantasy幻想；D. tears眼泪。根据上文“I looked at the mess, eyes filled with tears.(我看着乱七八糟的东西，眼里充满了泪水)”指作者第二次热泪盈眶。故选D。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们似乎都那么遥远和不可知，这证明并加强了我的信念，我是自我中心和自私的。A. strengthened加强；B. reduced减少；C. benefited受益；D. resisted抵制。根据后文“my belief that I was being self-centered and selfish”指作者意识到自己与那些处理真正灾难性事件的人是多么脱节，这证明并加强了作者认为自己自我中心和自私的信念，故选A。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我确信我所有想要成为一个有爱心的人的努力都白费了。A. patient耐心的；B. energetic精力充沛的；C. caring关心他人的；D. romantic浪漫的。根据上文“I realized how disconnected I felt from those dealing with truly disastrous events.”可知，作者认识到自己与那些处理真正灾难性事件的人是脱节了，推测作者想成为一个有爱心的人的努力都白费了。故选C。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：一个响亮的声音打破了我的心绪。A. voice嗓音；B. noise噪音；C. clap拍手；D. tick滴答声。根据后文““Young lady” she was saying. “Young lady!””可知，出纳的嗓音打破了作者的心绪。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：一位银行出纳试图引起我的注意，她说：“小姐，小姐!”A. absence缺席；B. affection喜爱；C. attention注意力；D. attitude态度。根据后文““Young lady” she was saying. “Young lady!””可知，出纳想引起作者的注意，故选C。 【31题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我抬起头，看着出纳员的眼睛，她是一位满头银发的老奶奶。A. looked up抬头看；B. lived up不辜负；C. caught up赶上；D. ended up结束。根据后文“and into the eyes of the teller”指作者抬头看着出纳员的眼睛。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她探身向前，眼睛里流露出关切的神情，轻声说：“我不知道你发生了什么事，但请相信我——一切都会好起来的。”A. bitterness苦味；B. gratitude感激；C. satisfaction满足；D. concern担心，关切。根据后文“I don’t know what is happening to you, but believe me — everything will be okay.(我不知道你怎么了，但是相信我，一切都会好起来的)”可知，对方关心作者。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的手放在柜台上。A. bleeding流血；B. resting休息，搁置；C. writing写；D. waving挥动。根据后文“on the counter”指作者的手放在柜台上，故选B。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我知道爱正通过这个温柔的女人的心进入我的心。A. transplanted移植；B. twisted扭曲；C. channeled引导，输送；D. displayed展示。根据后文“through the heart of this gentle woman into mine”指爱在作者和出纳员的心中传递，故选C。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：从那一刻起，我的一整天都改变了。A. destroyed破坏；B. transformed改变；C. replaced取代；D. identified识别。根据上文“I came to a profound awareness—that I am loved. I smiled. I was my first smile of the day.(我深刻地意识到我是被爱着的。我笑了笑。这是我今天的第一个微笑)”可知，出纳员改变了作者的心情，作者的一天也因此改变了。故选B。 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个适当的词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Nowadays, more and more countries around the world are holding celebrations for the Spring Festival, ____36____ is regarded as the most significant festival in China. What’s more, not only are these attended and enjoyed by Chinese citizens ____37____ (live) abroad, but by many other nationalities, too. With colorful decorations of lanterns, shopping centers have been organizing activities for Chinese Spring Festival for years, while concerts and performances are also proving a big ____38____ (succeed) . Tickets for 2017 Grand Chinese New Year Concert in St Petersburg sold out, ____39____ 90% of the audience local Russians. People are also discovering the fun of interacting with the celebrations, rather than ____40____ (simple) watching as part of an audience. ____41____ (celebrate) the 2017 festival, over 1000 Ghanaian junior high school students got up on stage to perform Chinese songs and dances. Students in New York City, meanwhile, ____42____ (be) able to enjoy an official day’s holiday for Chinese Spring Festival since 2016. Chinese Spring Festival is becoming a global celebration of joy ____43____ love. Our Chinese civilization is becoming more ____44____ (influence) . What do you think of these _____45_____ (phenomenon)? Write to us to share your opinion! 【答案】36. which 37. living 38. success 39. with 40. simply 41. To celebrate 42. have been 43. and 44. influential 45. phenomena 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国春节在世界各地的影响。 【36题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：如今，世界各地越来越多的国家都在庆祝春节，春节被认为是中国最重要的节日。此处为非限制性定语从句，关系词指代先行词the Spring Festival并在从句中作主语，使用关系代词which引导定语从句。故填which. 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：更重要的是，不仅居住在海外的中国公民参加和享受这些活动，而且许多其他国籍的人也参加和享受这些活动。空白处在句子中作定语，且与逻辑主语Chinese citizens构成主动关系，应用现在分词。故填living. 【38题详解】 考查名词。句意：多年来，购物中心一直用彩灯进行装饰来组织中国春节的活动，音乐会和表演也取得了巨大的成功。空白处在句子中作宾语，使用名词success，由空前不定冠词a可知，应用名词单数形式。故填success。 【39题详解】 考查介词。句意：圣彼得堡2017年春节音乐会的门票已经售罄，90%的观众是俄罗斯本地人。此处为“with + 宾语 + 宾语补足语”的复合结构，在句中作状语，且有表示“伴随，具有”的意思。故填with。 【40题详解】 考查副词。句意：人们也正在发现与庆祝活动互动的乐趣，而不是仅仅作为观众的一部分观看。空白处修饰动词watching，应用副词simply“仅仅”，作状语。故填simply。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：为了庆祝2017年的春节，1000多名加纳初中生上台表演中国歌舞。空白处在句子中作目的状语，应用动词不定式。故填To celebrate。 【42题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：与此同时，自2016年以来，纽约市的学生能够享受中国春节的法定假日。根据时间状语since 2016可知，句子表示的是过去发生的动作对现在的影响，应用现在完成时，主语students是复数，助动词使用have。故填have been。 【43题详解】 考查连词。句意：中国春节正在成为一个全球性的欢乐与爱的庆典。根据上文“joy(欢乐)”以及下文“love(爱)”可知，这里表示并列关系，应用并列连词and。故填and。 【44题详解】 考查形容词。句意：我们的中华文明正变得更有影响力。空白处在句子中作表语表示属性，应用形容词influential“有影响力的”。故填influential。 【45题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：你对这些现象有何看法？给我们写信分享你的观点！空白处在句子中作宾语，使用名词，由空前these可知，应用名词复数。故填phenomena。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你校太极拳社团(Tai Chi Club)开始招募新成员了。请给你的朋友，交换生Micheal，写封邮件邀请他加入。内容包括： 1．太极拳简介； 2．社团活动安排； 3．发出邀请。 注意： 1．写作词数应为80 左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Micheal, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【答案】One possible version: Dear Micheal, The Tai Chi Club at our school is taking on new members. I’m writing to invite you to join us. Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial art focusing on slow movements and deep breathing. It can improve our physical balance and flexibility. It also helps to reduce anxiety and promote a state of mental peace. Joining the club is a good chance to exercise, meet people and get a taste of Chinese culture as well. We meet every Friday afternoon at the school hall, practising Tai Chi with the guidance of experienced instructors. If you’re interested, let me know. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。校太极拳社团(Tai Chi Club)开始招募新成员，要求考生给交换生Micheal写封邮件邀请他加入。 【详解】1.词汇积累 传统的：traditional → conventional 专注于：focus on → concentrate on 机会：chance → opportunity 教练：instructor → coach 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial art focusing on slow movements and deep breathing. 拓展句：Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial art, which focuses on slow movements and deep breathing. 【点睛】[高分句型1]We meet every Friday afternoon at the school hall, practising Tai Chi with the guidance of experienced instructors. (运用了现在分词作伴随状语) [高分句型2]If you’re interested, let me know. (运用了if引导条件状语从句) 第二节 （满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Let’s get something straight right off the top. I’m not exactly the biggest guy on the hockey team when I was in my middle school. Okay, the truth is that I’m the smallest player in the league, Hockey is a fast game. It’s like soccer, except it takes place on the ice and you use sticks and a puck (冰球) instead of a soccer ball. The fact that I weigh half as much as some players means these guys can hold me off using just one arm. I supposed I shouldn’t be on the team. My coach calls me the “Angry Chihuahua”. The first time my coach called me that, I didn’t like it at all. I mean, who wants to be named after a small Mexican dog? But later, I realized he was praising me. One time, I was trying to get the puck from a huge player. I couldn’t approach, so I kept switching from one side to the other. I guess that was quite a funny sight because when I got back to the bench, the coach said I looked like an angry Chihuahua, I didn’t like it at that moment. However, something happened a few days later, and now, I wear this name with pride. In fact, the team laughed when the coach called me the Angry Chihuahua. I pretended to laugh, but inside I was hurt. One player who didn’t laugh was Eric. He went out of his way to make me feel at home on the team. A week later, we played against another team. They were all huge and one of them was the biggest in the league, I knew one big hit from him could leave me injured. In the game, I was skating wit the puck and I passed it to Eric. He was about to take a shot when this big guy took his stick and hit Eric on the leg, Eric dropped like a stone n the ice and cried in pain. 注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.开头已给出。 I saw the guy laughing, and I just couldn’t take it! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ From that moment on, my teammates always treated me with the greatest respect. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】I saw the guy laughing, and I just couldn’t take it! So angry was I that I dashed towards him, yelling at him at the top of my lungs. The guy, who was twice the size of me, turned around and pushed me. I went flying backwards, sliding along the ice. I hit the ice so hard that I couldn’t breathe. But when I looked up, my teammates had all come over to pull him off me. They shoved him away and then he was given a ten-game suspension. From that moment on, my teammates always treated me with the greatest respect. I think they were shocked to see that someone so small would dare to stand up to such a huge bully, which won me their admiration. Also, Eric treated me like his brother from then on as he told me gratefully, “A friend in need is a friend in deed.” Ever since then, I’ve learned to control my emotions, but everyone in the league heard the story. They all know that although I may be small, I don’t give up. I guess it’s not so bad being known as the Angry Chihuahua after all. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在中学时加入冰球队的故事。作者是队里最小的球员，起初因身材矮小而不被看好，甚至被教练戏称为“愤怒的小吉娃娃”。但在一次比赛中，作者勇敢地站出来保护队友，对抗欺凌者，赢得了队友们的尊重和钦佩。从此，作者以“愤怒的小吉娃娃”的称号为荣，学会了控制情绪，并在联赛中赢得了认可。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句“我看到那家伙在笑，我简直受不了！”可知，该段描述了作者看到队友被欺凌时的愤怒反应，以及被欺凌者推倒在地上的情景。随后，队友们赶来救援，将欺凌者赶走，并使其受到十场比赛的停赛处罚。 ②由第二段首句“从那时起，我的队友们总是对我抱有最大的尊重。”可知，该段描述了这次事件后，队友们对作者态度的转变，开始尊重并钦佩他。同时，Eric也将作者视为兄弟，作者也学会了控制情绪，并赢得了联赛中其他人的认可。 2.续写线索： 勇敢反抗——赢得尊重——与Eric成为兄弟——学会控制情绪——获得认可 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①推倒在地：push sb. to the ground/knock sb. down/shove sb. off ②推开：shove away/push away ③控制情绪：control emotions/keep one’s composure 情绪类 ①震惊：be shocked/feel astonished/be amazed ②感激地：gratefully/appreciative 【点睛】[高分句型1]So angry was I that I dashed towards him, yelling at him at the top of my lungs.(运用了倒装句的结构) [高分句型2]I think they were shocked to see that someone so small would dare to stand up to such a huge bully, which won me their admiration.(运用了关系代词which引导非限制性定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2024-2025学年度上学期期末考试高一年级英语科试卷 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7. 5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例 ：How much is the shirt? A £ 9. 15. B. £ 9. 18. C. £ 918 答案是C。 1 Where are the speakers? A. Ir the street. B. On the bus. C. In the museum. 2. What are the speakers going to do next? A. Go home B. Go to the tower. C. Go to some shops. 3. What is the man probably doing? A. Waiting for someone B. Cutting in line. C. Looking for his way. 4. What are the speakers talking about? A. Graduating from college. B. Seeking information online. C. Looking for a job. 5. What is the weather like now? A. Sunny B. Rainy. C. Warm. 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三个选择中选出最佳选项。昕每段对话或独白前，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 seems to be the woman’s problem? A. She lives poorly. B. She feels weak. C. She gets short of breath. 7. When did the problem become worse? A. Eight months ago. B. When she was in London. C. A year and a half ago 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. Why is the man worried? A. He may miss his flight. B. He can’t find Terminal B. C. He cant collect his bags. 9. How will the man’s luggage be transferred? A. By bus. B. By air. C. By other passengers 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the man’s profession? A. A cleaner. B. A salesman. C. A plumber. 11. What does the man think is the main reason for the leak? A. A malfunctioning tap. B. Rusty water pipes. C. A blocked toilet. 12. What does the woman think about the fee? A. Reasonable B. Too high. C. Satisfactory 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Why is Kei looking for a language school? A. To prepare for a test. B. To pursue studies overseas. C. To work for a YESOL program. 14. Why does Kei dislike the Chelsea School of English? A. It’s too expensive. B. The location is inconvenient. C. No courses are offered in the morning. 15. What is one reason for Kei’s final preference? A. Good price. B. Convenient transportation. C. Various optional courses. 16. What does Andrew suggest Kei do? A. Practice English with hi. B. Make the call herself. C. Do research online 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What happened to the British Empire in the late 1600s? A.It was founded. B. It controlled the world. C. It started collecting artifacts. 18. Which item or items were undisputed? A. The Roman vase. B. The Rosetta Stone. C. The Benin Bronzes. 19. Where were the Parthenon Sculptures acquired from? A. France. B. Egypt. C. Athens. 20. Why did the speaker give the talk? A. To guide visitors. B. To promote the museum C. To discuss an issue 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节 （共15小题：每小题25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 Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO) is excited to announce its third annual international concerto (协奏曲) competition. The contest aims to give young artists a chance to perform with the LCO during the 2025-2026 season. The LCO is a chamber orchestra, so we are limited to which concertante work we can produce, but contestants can apply with any work they wish. They are encouraged to consider less standard works for smaller instrumentation before applying. Prizes: First Place ● A performance with the LCO during the 2025-2026 season ● A professional video recording ● A cash prize of $1,000 ● A special bonus for travel to attend the concert Second Place ● A cash prize of $500 Third Place ● A cash prize of $200 Requirements: ● Contestants must be born on or after Aug 31, 1995. (Contestants born after Aug 31, 2007, must have a parent or legal guardian to enter. ) ● The competition is open to most instruments. Please visit our website to confirm. ● Contestants must be available on the day of the in-person round. Timeline: The competition will take place over two rounds. Fifteen contestants will be invited to the in-person round, which will take place on April 19, 2025. All contestants must submit a link to one video of themselves playing a concertante work. The video must: ● Be continuous and unedited, clearly showing the contestant and their accompanist (s) ● Be at least 7 minutes long. ● Have been recorded within a year of submission. 1. What is the main purpose of the LCO’s international concerto competition? A. To raise special funds for the LCO. B To promote classical music learning. C. To find talents and new members for the LCO. D. To offer artists a chance to play with the LCO. 2. What will the first-place winner receive in the competition? A. A special video recording his contest. B. A travel allowance for the performance. C A personal trainer from the LCO for one year. D. An in-person meeting with famous composers. 3. What is one of the requirements for the videos submitted by contestants? A. They must be edited to remove noise. B. They must be no more than 7 minutes long. C. They must be clear and continuous. D. They must be recorded by professionals. B A few years ago, we bought a model Lego set of the Ta Mahal (泰姬陵) for my dad’s birthday, hoping to combine his love for architecture with family time as out lives grew busier. Each evening, my dad and I gathered around the large dining table to plan our line of attack. We faced thousands of tiny white pieces, each packaged with accuracy in numbered plastic bags, accompanied by a thick instruction booklet. The evenings passed quickly, and the building rose before our eyes. We could see our efforts coming to fruition, and as we turned to the boring task of ordering the colored tiles (地砖) on the building’s floor, our conversation too took a turn. We were stuck by the similarities and differences between Lego blocks and life. We were amazed by how complex the model was and its instruction booklet. We realized the booklet itself was a work of art, beautiful, but also detailed and clear. provided us with the comfort of certainty. We knew if we followed the instructions, we would end up with a model that looked exactly like the picture on the box. We made a mistake, all we had to do was retrace our steps and start again. Life, however, does not fit together so neatly and rarely provides us with clear instructions, We talked over our respective lives, decisions made, and actions and choices never taken. Dad reflected or a life well lived, and I, in my mid-thirties, on the uncertain path that lay ahead. Here, we were the architects doing assembling. But out in the world, we were the ones being assembled. We think we’re in control, but our choices are shaped by forces beyond our control. In the face of uncertainty, we have to move on, trusting both in the process and the end result. Sometimes, on the days I return home, I go to the spare room: to look at the completed Lego model, which reminds me that life is built slowly, with mistakes, an element of uncertainty and no instruction book. It shows that consideration, warmth and faith will result in a life well lived. Like the now dusty model, life itself is not about what we materially create or leave behind, but rather bow we lived it. 4. Which of the following best describes the author’s experience of building the Lego set? A Simple and boring. B. Creative and enjoyable. C. Complex and rewarding. D. Challenging and frustrating. 5. What does the underlined word “assembling” in paragraph 5 probably mean? A. putting up B. winding up C. tearing up D. picking up 6. How does the author suggest we handle uncertainty in life? A. By seeking guidance from others. B. By avoiding making any decisions. C. By focusing on immediate outcomes. D. By moving forward with confidence 7. What does the completed Lego model symbolize for the author? A. The joy of family bonding. B. The journey of living one’s life. C. The value of hard work in life. D. The achievement of life goals. C Imagine an infinite (无限的) number of monkeys each typing randomly on a typewriter. Will one of them, by any chance, type out the complete works of William Shakespeare one day? According to the Infinite Monkey Theory, the answer is yes, as long as you give them time long enough. This theory, developed in 1913 by French mathematician Emile Borel, aims to demonstrate that with enough time, random actions can produce ordered and meaningful results. However, as sound as the idea may seem, a new study has shown that it does not hold up in the context of our reality, reported Newsweek. The study was carried out by Stephen Woodcock and Jay Falletta, two mathematicians at the University of Technology Sydney in Australia. They looked at the possibility of various lengths of texts being typed by 200,000 chimpanzees (黑猩猩) — roughly the current global population of the species. Each chimpanzee was imagined to hit one key per second and continue at this rate for up to a googol (10¹⁰⁰) years, by which time, according to a physics theory, the entire universe will have “died”. During the study, the mathematicians discovered that within its lifetime, a single chimpanzee has a 5 percent chance of typing the word “bananas”. The likelihood of a chimpanzee producing even a short sentence is also extremely low. For example, the chance of a monkey typing the phrase “I chimp, therefore I am” is calculated to be about one in 1025. So, what are the odds of a chimpanzee producing all 884,647 words of Shakespeare’s works in a googol years? The answer is about 6. 4×107448524, which may as well be zero, noted Science Alert. In short, while the theory might be mathematically true, it is “potentially misleading in our finite universe”, the mathematicians said. “It shows how assuming infinite resources when analyzing problems can lead to results that are not relevant or realistic in the real world, where resources are always limited,” said Woodcock in a statement. 8. What does the Infinite Monkey Theory suggest? A. Monkeys ca he trained to write novels, B. Monkeys are naturally good at leaning. C. Patterns appear logically form randomness in some way. D. Randomness leads to meaningful result with enough time. 9. What can we learn from Woodcock and Falletta’s study? A. They adjusted the limits of randomness. B. They assessed the applicability of the theory, C. They found monkeys’ most frequent word. D. They explored monkeys’ behavioral patterns. 10. How was the study conducted? A. By analyzing the texts typed by chimpanzees. B. By observing real chimpanzees typing words. C. By calculating probabilities based on a typing model. D. By involving chimpanzees with certain typing abilities, 11. Why does Woodcock believe the theory is “potentially misleading” ? A. It ignores practical limits. B. It overestimates monkeys’ ability. C. It applies only to simple problems. D. It conflicts with random-order relationship. D Reflecting on GCSE results day, the UK equivalent (等价物) of China’s gaokao results day, I feel a mix of pride and sadness. I am proud this years graduating students achieved fantastic results, but I am also sad because, for many, it marks the end of their study of humanities subjects. I personally studied history, philosophy, Latin and religious studies, and I strongly advocate for the humanities. Yet, they’re becoming increasingly unpopular, with only 38 percent of students taking at least one humanities course in 2021/22 compared to 60 percent from 2003/4 to2015/16. The reason for his decline is money. According to the House of Commons Library, students who started university in 2023 will graduate with an estimated debt of £45,600. As a result, studying STEM subjects, which leads to higher earnings, has greater appeal. But humanities students know it’s rarely that simple. David Rubenstein, co-founder of a global investment firm, argued that a well-rounded humanities education actually results in higher-paying jobs over time, Rubenstein’s achievements in private equity (股权) supports his claim. My experience at private equity firms echoes this. My language skills and ability to analyze complex issues were highly valued by my colleagues. For example, understanding languages and cultures was an advantage in my work related to international business. My history studies sharpened my analytical skills, helping me make persuasive investment recommendations. Humanities subjects equip students with valuable skills like problem-solving, critical thinking and cultural awareness. Corporate recruiter Andrew Osayemi emphasized the value of a generalist skill set across professions. “Once those beginning themes are learned, you’re on the same level as anyone else, regardless of what they studied,” he said. As students receive their GCSE results, I urge them to stay open to different subjects and career paths, maximizing their enjoyment of learning and ensuring diverse, well-rounded workforces. After all, a broad educational foundation can be a significant advantage in the complex and ever-changing modern job market. 12. Why does the author feel in part sad about GCSE results day? A. The humanities are losing popularity. B. Students are avoiding difficult subjects. C. Humanities courses are being removed. D. Students are failing humanities subjects. 13. What is the reason for the decline in the study of humanities? A. The restructuring of college entrance exams. B. The lower costs of studying humanities subjects. C. The higher earnings of graduates of STEM subjects. D. The rise of STEM subjects in university programs. 14. What is David Rubenstein’s view on humanities education? A. It gives students an edge in all fields. B. It is highly valued in academic settings. C. It builds skills essential in private equity. D. It offers financial benefits in the long run. 15. How does the author suggest students approach their education? A. Choose STEM subjects for job security. B. Keep their subject choices broad. C. Specialize early for career success. D. Stick to subjects they enjoy the most. 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。 If you live in a flat, your escape plan in the case of a fire is critical. And there are lots of ways you can take action now to prevent problems later if a fire occurs. Here’s what you need to know. Personal Emergency Escape Plans ____16____ They can include a person with physical disabilities or limited mobility. They also include those with a temporary condition. Talk to your landlord or housing officer who can help you about them. Fire safety concerns If you are concerned about any aspect of fire safety with your building, for example, the type of covering or issues with blocked exits, you should contact the person responsible. This could be your landlord or the managing agents. If you are not happy with their response, contact us on 020 8555 1200 during office hours. ____17____ We will ask for your details, but we won’t share your identity. Shared areas Shared corridors must be kept free from pushchairs, e-bikes or rubbish. ____18____. They can even add fuel to a fire and delay firefighting. In a fire, seconds can make the difference between life and death. Firefighting equipment and fire doors Firefighting equipment must be maintained in the building. ____19____ If you spot any damage, report it to your housing provider as soon as you can. They will arrange for repairs to be carried out. And your front door and doors on hallways should be maintained as self-closing fire doors. They must not be kept open as this allows smoke and fire to spread quickly. ____20____ . A. They can block you escape route. B. Or, if you prefer, you can make a report online C. The smoke and fire can delay essential escape time. D. You are safer to stay in the flat until the firefighters arrive. E. The specialist equipment can help us to deal with fire quickly F. Before you open a door check if it’s warm with the back of your hand. G. These are specific plans for anyone who needs assistance to escape from a building. 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。 It was early morning, yet already a bad day. A large cup of orange juice slid from, my hands and fell onto the floor. Glass and sticky ____21____ went to all corners of the kitchen. I looked at the mess, eyes filled with tears. I got in my car to drive into town. On the way to the ____22____ I made a decision. I would be careful not to pass my bad day off to others. I would be polite and NOT revenge when that annoying driver ____23____ quickly and rudely in front of me, causing me to dump my drink on the seat. Standing in line at the bank, I was silently talking to myself. Actually, I was ____24____ myself. All my troubles were, in reality, so minor I was over-reacting. I tried to imagine the numerous individuals that had been affected by ____25____ , earthquakes, and other natural disasters. For the second time that day my eyes were filled with ____26____ as I realized how disconnected I felt from those dealing with truly disastrous events. They all seemed so distant and unknowable, and this justified and ____27____ my belief that I was being self-centered and selfish. I was sure that all my efforts to be a (n) ____28____ person were in vain. A ____29____ broke through my mental distractions. A bank teller was trying to get my ____30____ “Young lady” she was saying. “Young lady!” I ____31____ and into the eyes of the teller, a silver-haired grandmother. Her eyes reflected ____32____ as she leaned forward and softly said, “I don’t know what is happening to you, but believe me — everything will be okay.” Then she did something incredible. My hands were ____33____ on the counter. She placed her hands gently on mine. The touch was quick but electric. And in that moment my world shifted. In that moment my self-doubt disappeared. I found understanding and acceptance. I knew that love was being ____34____ through the heart of this gentle woman into mine. I came to a profound awareness — that I am loved. I smiled. I was my first smile of the day. And from that moment on my entire day was ____35____ . 21. A. coffee B. sauce C. juice D. cream 22. A. store B. bank C. river D. clinic 23. A. escaped B. left C. headed D. pulled 24. A. scolding B. praising C. accepting D. applauding 25. A. wars B. hurricanes C. diseases D. disabilities 26. A. complaint B. laughter C. fantasy D. tears 27. A. strengthened B. reduced C. benefited D. resisted 28. A. patient B. energetic C. caring D. romantic 29. A. voice B. noise C. clap D. tick 30. A. absence B. affection C. attention D. attitude 31. A. looked up B. lived up C. caught up D. ended up 32. A. bitterness B. gratitude C. satisfaction D. concern 33. A. bleeding B. resting C. writing D. waving 34. A. transplanted B. twisted C. channeled D. displayed 35. A. destroyed B. transformed C. replaced D. identified 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个适当的词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Nowadays, more and more countries around the world are holding celebrations for the Spring Festival, ____36____ is regarded as the most significant festival in China. What’s more, not only are these attended and enjoyed by Chinese citizens ____37____ (live) abroad, but by many other nationalities, too. With colorful decorations of lanterns, shopping centers have been organizing activities for Chinese Spring Festival for years, while concerts and performances are also proving a big ____38____ (succeed) . Tickets for 2017 Grand Chinese New Year Concert in St Petersburg sold out, ____39____ 90% of the audience local Russians. People are also discovering the fun of interacting with the celebrations, rather than ____40____ (simple) watching as part of an audience. ____41____ (celebrate) the 2017 festival, over 1000 Ghanaian junior high school students got up on stage to perform Chinese songs and dances. Students in New York City, meanwhile, ____42____ (be) able to enjoy an official day’s holiday for Chinese Spring Festival since 2016. Chinese Spring Festival is becoming a global celebration of joy ____43____ love. Our Chinese civilization is becoming more ____44____ (influence) . What do you think of these _____45_____ (phenomenon)? Write to us to share your opinion! 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你校太极拳社团(Tai Chi Club)开始招募新成员了。请给你的朋友，交换生Micheal，写封邮件邀请他加入。内容包括： 1．太极拳简介； 2．社团活动安排； 3．发出邀请。 注意： 1．写作词数应为80 左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Micheal, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 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。 Let’s get something straight right off the top. I’m not exactly the biggest guy on the hockey team when I was in my middle school. Okay, the truth is that I’m the smallest player in the league, Hockey is a fast game. It’s like soccer, except it takes place on the ice and you use sticks and a puck (冰球) instead of a soccer ball. The fact that I weigh half as much as some players means these guys can hold me off using just one arm. I supposed I shouldn’t be on the team. My coach calls me the “Angry Chihuahua”. The first time my coach called me that, I didn’t like it at all. I mean, who wants to be named after a small Mexican dog? But later, I realized he was praising me. One time, I was trying to get the puck from a huge player. I couldn’t approach, so I kept switching from one side to the other. I guess that was quite a funny sight because when I got back to the bench, the coach said I looked like an angry Chihuahua, I didn’t like it at that moment. However, something happened a few days later, and now, I wear this name with pride. In fact, the team laughed when the coach called me the Angry Chihuahua. I pretended to laugh, but inside I was hurt. One player who didn’t laugh was Eric. He went out of his way to make me feel at home on the team. A week later, we played against another team. They were all huge and one of them was the biggest in the league, I knew one big hit from him could leave me injured. In the game, I was skating wit the puck and I passed it to Eric. He was about to take a shot when this big guy took his stick and hit Eric on the leg, Eric dropped like a stone n the ice and cried in pain. 注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.开头已给出。 I saw the guy laughing, and I just couldn’t take it! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ From that moment on, my teammates always treated me with the greatest respect. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $