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汕尾市2024—2025学年度第一学期高中二年级教学质量监测 英语 本试题共10页，考试时间120分钟，满分120分 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生先将自己的信息填写清楚、准确，将条形码准确粘贴在条形码粘贴处。 2.请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效。 3.答题时请按要求用笔，保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不得使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。考试结束后，请将本试题及答题卡交回。 第一部分 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 Peru is one of the most popular places to visit in South America. It is a huge country (it’s twice the size of Texas), so before you get there, you need to think about how you’re going to get from A to B. Bus Taking a bus is the best and easiest way to get around Peru. Even though it takes longer, it’s a reliable, safe, and cheap option. The best way to book a bus journey in Peru is with BusBud, as it shows you all the routes and companies available and is super easy to use! Another popular option is to book a shuttle service via Bookaway. It is essentially a minivan that typically goes directly from A to B and is a slightly more luxurious option. Bookaway also shows options to book bus trips if you want to grab tickets that way. Car Rental If you have a bigger budget and want to go off the beaten path, then renting a car in Peru is a fantastic option, as it gives you freedom. The main roads in Peru are, for the most part, well-maintained, so driving here is a pleasant experience, Train Train travel isn’t very popular in Peru. It’s mostly used by tourists to get to Machu Picchu, as both IncaRail and PeruRail operate lines from Cusco (or the nearby town of Ollantaytambo) to Machu Picchu. PeruRail also travels to Puno and Arequipa. Plane Domestic flights in Peru are booming, and airlines like Star Peru, LATAM Peru, and Peruvian Airlines are the most popular in the country. They operate regular routes between major cities like Lima, Cusco, and Arequipa, as well as more remote destinations like Iquitos and Pucallpa-which is handy as both these spots are notoriously hard to reach. As you can guess, flying will be a lot more expensive than traveling by bus, but of course, your travel time will be a lot less. Expect to pay around $127 USD for a one-way flight between Cusco and Lima! 1. Which mode of transportation is considered the most suitable for traveling in Peru? A. The bus. B. The car. C. The train. D. The plane. 2. What is the main benefit of renting a car in Peru? A. It is the cheapest transportation option. B. It allows you to avoid busy tourist spots. C. It guarantees access to all remote destinations. D. It provides the freedom to explore less-traveled areas. 3. How much would a round-trip flight between Cusco and Lima cost? A $127 USD. B. $254 USD. C. $381 USD. D. $508 USD. 【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四种游历秘鲁的交通方式。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Taking a bus is the best and easiest way to get around Peru.(乘坐公共汽车是游览秘鲁最好也是最简单的方式)”可知，公共汽车被认为最适合在秘鲁旅行。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“If you have a bigger budget and want to go off the beaten path, then renting a car in Peru is a fantastic option, as it gives you freedom.(如果你有更多的预算，想要与众不同，那么在秘鲁租车是一个很好的选择，因为它给了你自由)”可知，在秘鲁租车的主要好处是提供了探索人迹罕至地区的自由。故选D。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Expect to pay around $127 USD for a one-way flight between Cusco and Lima!(预计库斯科和利马之间的单程航班费用约为127美元！)”可知，库斯科到利马的往返机票要127+127=254美元。故选B。 B The California Avocado (鳄梨) Festival is one of the most expected and beloved events on the California coast, celebrating the state’s lively avocado industry. Held annually in Carpinteria, the festival draws tens of thousands of visitors each year to enjoy a fun-filled weekend. From delicious avocado-inspired dishes to live music, cooking demonstrations, and arts and crafts, the festival provides something for everyone. The roots of the California Avocado Festival date back to 1986, when a small group of local residents decided to host an event that would honor the region’s rich agricultural heritage and the role avocados played in the area’s economy. California, home to more than 90% of the nation’s avocado production, is the epicenter of the avocado industry in the U.S., with Carpinteria being one of the top avocado-growing regions. The festival was created as a way to celebrate the farmers, the land, and the incredible versatility (多样性) of the avocado fruit. Over the years, the festival has grown significantly, becoming one of the largest free-admission festivals’ in California. It is now a three-day event held every October, and it continues to attract avocado enthusiasts, families, and tourists from across the country. The festival’s main highlight is the wide array of avocado-based dishes that are offered at over 100 food booths. From avocado toast to more inventive treats like avocado ice cream, and even avocado cocktails, the festival showcases the fruit’s incredible food flexibility. In addition to the food, the California Avocado Festival features live music performances on multiple stages, with a diverse line-up of bands and musicians spanning various genres. The festival also includes cooking demonstrations where chefs share their best avocado recipes and tips for incorporating the fruit into everyday meals. For those looking for some friendly competitions, there are fun events like the Guacamole Contest, where local chefs and enthusiasts compete to create the best guacamole (鳄梨酱), and the Avocado Pit Spitting Contest, a playful and humorous tradition that always draws a crowd. 4. Which aspect of the California Avocado Festival is emphasized in the first paragraph? A. The variety of activities offered at the festival. B. The economic impact of the avocado industry in California. C. The historical significance of avocado farming in Carpinteria. D. The festival’s influence on national avocado consumption trends. 5. Why was the California Avocado Festival created? A. To increase tourism in Carpinteria. B. To promote the use of avocados in everyday cooking. C. To provide a platform for local musicians and performers. D. To celebrate the region’s agricultural heritage and the avocado industry. 6. What can people do at the California Avocado Festival? A. Have a three-day vacation. B. Visit avocado-loving families. C. Attend experts’ lectures about avocados. D. Enjoy a wide variety of avocado-based dishes, 7. What can we learn about Avocado Pit Spitting Contest? A. It is a contest about making dishes, B. It is a stage for music performances. C. It is a fun event that brings in a large audience. D. It is a competition between chefs and enthusiasts. 【答案】4. A 5. D 6. D 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是加州鳄梨节的起源、发展及其丰富多彩的活动，展现了这一节日如何庆祝当地农业遗产和鳄梨产业的独特魅力。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据首段中的“From delicious avocado-inspired dishes to live music, cooking demonstrations, and arts and crafts, the festival provides something for everyone.(从美味的鳄梨启发的菜肴到现场音乐，烹饪示范，艺术和手工艺，节日为每个人提供了一些东西)”可知，第一段描述了节日提供的一系列活动，强调了节日活动的多样性。故选A项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The roots of the California Avocado Festival date back to 1986, when a small group of local residents decided to host an event that would honor the region’s rich agricultural heritage and the role avocados played in the area’s economy.(加州鳄梨节的起源可以追溯到1986年，当时一小群当地居民决定举办一场活动，以纪念该地区丰富的农业遗产和鳄梨在该地区经济中的作用)”可知，创建这个节日是为了纪念该地区丰富的农业传统以及鳄梨在地方经济中的作用。故选D项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The festival’s main highlight is the wide array of avocado-based dishes that are offered at over 100 food booths. From avocado toast to more inventive treats like avocado ice cream, and even avocado cocktails, the festival showcases the fruit’s incredible food flexibility. (节日的主要亮点是在100多个食品摊位上提供各种各样的鳄梨菜。从鳄梨吐司到更有创意的食物，比如鳄梨冰淇淋，甚至是鳄梨鸡尾酒，这个节日展示了这种水果令人难以置信的食物灵活性)”可知，节日的主要亮点之一就是提供超过100个食品摊位，这些摊位供应着各种各样的鳄梨基底的菜肴。由此可知，加州鳄梨节人们可以享受各种各样的鳄梨菜。故选D项。 【7题详解】 细节理解题。根据尾段中的“For those looking for some friendly competitions, there are fun events like the Guacamole Contest, where local chefs and enthusiasts compete to create the best guacamole (鳄梨酱), and the Avocado Pit Spitting Contest, a playful and humorous tradition that always draws a crowd.(对于那些想要一些友好比赛的人来说，这里有一些有趣的活动，比如鳄梨酱大赛（Guacamole Contest），当地的厨师和爱好者们会竞相制作最好的鳄梨酱，还有吐鳄梨核大赛（Avocado Pit spit Contest），这是一个有趣幽默的传统，总能吸引一群人)”可知，Avocado Pit Spitting Contest是一项有趣的比赛，它总是能吸引大量的观众。故选C项。 C In northern Kenya, under a sunny May sky that offers a rare respite during the worst rainy season in recent memory, Faith Kipyegon pursues a singular goal; “It’s history I’m looking for,” she says. But for the 30-year-old middle-distance superstar, success is no longer simply measured in medals and records; it’s also about the profound journey of motherhood and her status as one of track and field’s greatest role models. Having won a gold medal in the 1,500m at the 2016 Rio Olympics, Kipyegon’s return to the peak of athletics after the birth of her daughter, Alyn, in 2018, has been nothing short of spectacular. Training in Kaptagat, “alongside marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge, she prepares for the Paris Olympics with unwavering focus. Yet her daily routine is enriched and challenged by the joys and responsibilities of the motherhood. “She changed my life and my mentality,” Kipyegon says of her daughter. “I now realize that I have someone who looks up to me as a role model.” This shift in perspective has fueled her drive, leading her to another Olympic gold, at the 2020 Tokyo Games, and three world titles. In 2023, Kipyegon confirmed her legacy as one of the greatest middle-distance runners of all time, breaking three world records across three different distances (1,500m,1mile,5,000m) in less than two months — all while raising her daughter. Kipyegon and a string of top athletes are continuing to prove that elite sport and motherhood are not incompatible (不兼容). “I think we motivate young women to know that you can go on maternity (怀孕) leave and come back stronger than before,” Kipyegon suggests. “They realize that it’s not the end of your life, but it can be the beginning of your life.” 8. What does Faith Kipyegon regard as her primary pursuit in northern Kenya? A. To become a super star. B. To train for the Paris Olympics. C. To make history in her athletic career. D. To become the most decorated middle-distance runner. 9. What change did Kipyegon experience after the birth of her daughter? A. She decided to spend less time training. B. She gained a new sense of responsibility as a role model. C. She struggled to regain her physical fitness and performance levels. D. She began training with advanced equipment to prepare for future Olympic events. 10. What does the underlined word “drive” in Paragraph 4 mean? A. Motivation. B. Car. C. Speed. D. Routine. 11. According to the last paragraph, what message does Faith Kipyegon believe? A. That maternity leave is a setback for female athletes. B. That a career in athletics should end after motherhood. C. That great athletes can only focus on sport but not family. D. That motherhood can be a source of strength and motivation for athletes. 【答案】8 C 9. B 10. A 11. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述的是肯尼亚中长跑明星Faith Kipyegon在成为母亲后，如何在照顾女儿的同时追求运动生涯的新历史，并激励女性运动员的故事。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据首段中的“In northern Kenya, under a sunny May sky that offers a rare respite during the worst rainy season in recent memory, Faith Kipyegon pursues a singular goal; “It’s history I’m looking for,” she says. (在肯尼亚北部，五月晴朗的天空为近年来最严重的雨季提供了难得的喘息机会，Faith Kipyegon追求着一个单一的目标；她说：“我在寻找历史。”)”可知，Kipyegon明确表示她的目标是创造历史。故选C项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的““She changed my life and my mentality,” Kipyegon says of her daughter. “I now realize that I have someone who looks up to me as a role model.”(“她改变了我的生活和心态，”Kipyegon谈到她的女儿时说。“我现在意识到，有人把我当作榜样。”)”可知，Kipyegon 表示她的女儿改变了她的生活和心态，让她意识到有人仰望她作为榜样，由此可知，她有了新的责任感。故选B项。 【10题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线单词前的““She changed my life and my mentality,” Kipyegon says of her daughter. “I now realize that I have someone who looks up to me as a role model.” (“她改变了我的生活和心态，”Kipyegon谈到她的女儿时说。“我现在意识到，有人把我当作榜样。”)”可知，她的女儿把她看作榜样，让她有了新的责任感，结合下文的“leading her to another Olympic gold, at the 2020 Tokyo Games, and three world titles.(这使她在2020年东京奥运会上获得了另一枚奥运金牌，并获得了三个世界冠军。)”可知，此处指的是这种转变激发了她的动力，让她在东京奥运会上获得了另一枚奥运金牌，并获得了三个世界冠军，所以，划线单词的意思与“动力”意义相近。故选A项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据尾段中的““I think we motivate young women to know that you can go on maternity leave and come back stronger than before,” Kipyegon suggests. “They realize that it’s not the end of your life, but it can be the beginning of your life.”(“我认为我们鼓励年轻女性知道，你可以休产假，回来后比以前更强壮，” Kipyegon建议。“她们意识到这不是你生命的终结，而是你生命的开始。”)”可知，Kipyegon明确表示，她们激励年轻女性知道可以在产假后回来更强大，并且母亲身份可以是生活的新开端，由此可知，Kipyegon认为为人母可以成为运动员力量和动力的源泉。故选D项。 D When I strolled into the ring at the Pennington Day dog show’s Look-Alike Contest in suburban New Jersey in the mid-1990s, I had all the confidence of a young girl assured of victory. After all, my buff cocker spaniel puppy (可卡犬) had long, floppy ears that perfectly matched my wavy, blond bob. After winning that first contest, Soccer and I competed for about four years at Pennington Day in a range of matching outfits. I have not succeeded at anything as consistently since. Turns out, there is actual science to back up the belief that dogs look like their owners. A recent review of 15 studies from around the globe suggests that not only people and their pets look and act similarly, but that the similarities between their personalities deepen over time. In many of the studies, scientists asked study volunteers to match pictures of their dogs and owners, which they did better than they would just by chance. In one study, participants also inferred whether dogs were matched with the correct owners despite only being able to see the dogs’ or the owners’ eyes. Another study found that women often had hair of a similar length to the dogs’ ears— much like my spaniel-like bob and bangs. So what gives? Experts suspect people choose dogs that look like them or reflect them in some way — or perhaps, subconsciously, as in my case, look a bit like a doggy version of their child. The review also showed that dogs and owners have similar personality features, and that their temperaments (性情) appeared to grow more alike. The study offers different theories for why, including that owners may be drawn to dogs that are like them to begin with, and as they age together, the two species may regulate each other’s emotions, reinforce each other’s behavior, or learn together. “It reflects the way we also look for our partners,” says study leader Yana Bender, a doctoral researcher in the DogStudies Research Group at the Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology in Germany. Dogs and their owners share “a very close relationship which is comparable to many human relationships”. 12. Which of the following best captures the tone of the author when reflecting on her experience at the dog show? A. Cautious. B. Proud. C. Regretful. D. Indifferent. 13. What is the primary focus of the recent review of 15 studies? A. The ways dogs and owners communicate with each other. B. The differences between dogs and their owners’ personalities. C. How similar the personalities of dogs and owners become over time. D How dogs and owners choose each other based on physical features. 14. What is the possible reason why people choose dogs that look like them? A. They choose dogs based on breed popularity. B. They are attracted to dogs with unique personalities. C. They may unconsciously select dogs that mirror their appearance. D. They want dogs with completely different characteristics and body types. 15. What is a suitable title for the text? A. How to choose an ideal pet dog — here’s an example. B. Dogs and their owners really do look alike — here’s why. C. How to win the Dog Show Competition — here’s the secret. D. Pets and their owners become friends over time — here’s the proof. 【答案】12. B 13. C 14. C 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是作者与她的可卡犬在新泽西州彭宁顿日狗展的相似装扮比赛中的经历，及对人狗外貌和性格相似性的科学探讨。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据首段“When I strolled into the ring at the Pennington Day dog show’s Look-Alike Contest in suburban New Jersey in the mid-1990s, I had all the confidence of a young girl assured of victory.(上世纪90年代中期，当我漫步走进在新泽西州郊区举行的彭宁顿日犬大赛的赛场时，我充满了自信，就像一个确信自己会获胜的小女孩。)”以及第二段中的“After all, my buff cocker spaniel puppy (可卡犬) had long, floppy ears that perfectly matched my wavy, blond bob. After winning that first contest, Soccer and I competed for about four years at Pennington Day in a range of matching outfits.(毕竟，我那只浅黄色的可卡犬长着又长又软的耳朵，和我那波浪状的金色波波头非常相配。赢得第一场比赛后，我和Soccer在彭宁顿日比赛了大约四年，穿着一系列配套的服装。)”可知，作者对赢得比赛充满信心，并强调了她和她的狗在外表上的完美的匹配以及她们穿着匹配的服装参赛，由此可推断，“自豪”可以反应作者在狗展上的经历。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“A recent review of 15 studies from around the globe suggests that not only people and their pets look and act similarly, but that the similarities between their personalities deepen over time.(最近对全球15项研究的综述表明，不仅人类和他们的宠物看起来和行为相似，而且他们性格之间的相似之处也随着时间的推移而加深。)”可知，综述强调的是随着时间推移，狗和主人之间的性格相似性会加深。故选C项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“Experts suspect people choose dogs that look like them or reflect them in some way — or perhaps, subconsciously, as in my case, look a bit like a doggy version of their child.(专家怀疑，人们会选择像自己或在某种程度上反映自己的狗——或者可能是潜意识地，就像我一样，看起来有点像他们孩子的狗狗版本。)”可知，人们可能是无意识地选择了那些在外表上反映自己形象的狗。故选C项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第三段中的“Turns out, there is actual science to back up the belief that dogs look like their owners. A recent review of 15 studies from around the globe suggests that not only people and their pets look and act similarly, but that the similarities between their personalities deepen over time.(事实证明，有实际的科学支持狗长得像主人的观点。最近对全球15项研究的回顾表明，不仅人类和他们的宠物看起来和行为相似，而且他们性格之间的相似之处也随着时间的推移而加深。)”以及下文介绍的几个关于狗与主人长相相似度的研究可知，本文主要讨论了科学研究表明狗和主人之间存在外观上的相似性以及这种相似性的潜在原因，所以题目“狗和它们的主人真的长得很像——原因如下。”与本文的内容吻合，且概括了文章的主题，适合作为最佳标题。故选B项。 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to Reduce Your Waste During the Holiday Season From groceries to decorative items and presents, people buy many things during the holidays. ____16____ It can also create extra cleaning time and increase environmental concerns. To that accord, you can celebrate special occasions in an eco-friendly manner by reducing the things you throw away. Here are several ways telling you how to reduce your holiday waste. Carry Reusable Bags You’ll shop several times during the holidays to get your loved ones gifts and buy groceries for the holiday meal. Remember to bring reusable bags to hold all the items you buy. ____17____ This way, you can minimize the waste you bring home and save the environment from the harmful impacts of plastic pollution. Reuse Decorations Decorative items contribute to considerable waste during the holiday season, but using materials you already have at home can help solve this problem. By doing a bit of research, you can turn wine bottles into stunning candle holders or make your own wreaths using dried flowers and leaves. ____18____ Recycle Delivery Boxes ____19____. The packaging that comes with them can add up to trash. What can you do? Recycle delivery boxes into storage. Large boxes are especially handy for storing leftover holiday supplies, such as decorations and winter outfits, for the next year. Make sure to store them in a dry place, as water can damage items such as fireworks or string lights. Are you thinking of purchasing new decorations? With light cleaning, last year’s wreaths, garlands, and stars could look brand new. By making waste reduction a holiday goal, you can rethink your spending decisions and get creative in transforming reusable items. ____20____ A. All you need is creativity. B. Delicate decorations are not the only option. C. Preparing for holiday meals results in waste. D. However, every item you purchase can contribute to waste. E. Online shopping is also at a sky-high rate during the holidays. F. Decline politely if the cashier asks you to place your purchases in a plastic bag. G. Minimizing trash during holidays has advantages for your wallet and the environment. 【答案】16. D 17. F 18. A 19. E 20. G 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是如何在节日季减少浪费的方法和策略。 【16题详解】 根据空前的“From groceries to decorative items and presents, people buy many things during the holidays.(从杂货到装饰品和礼物，人们在节日期间买很多东西)”可知，人们在节日期间买很多东西，结合空后的“It can also create extra cleaning time and increase environmental concerns.(它也可能增加额外的清洁时间和增加环境问题)”可知，此处讲述的是购买很多东西造成的问题，D选项“However, every item you purchase can contribute to waste.(然而，你买的每件东西都可能造成浪费。=)”讲述的内容与空前为转折关系，且引出浪费问题，起到承上启下的作用。故选D项。 【17题详解】 根据本段的主题句“Carry Reusable Bags(携带可重复使用的袋子)”可知，本段建议携带可重复使用的袋子减少浪费，结合空后的“This way, you can minimize the waste you bring home and save the environment from the harmful impacts of plastic pollution.(这样，你可以减少你带回家的垃圾，保护环境免受塑料污染的有害影响)”可知，此空讲述的是一种减少带回家垃圾的方式，F选项“Decline politely if the cashier asks you to place your purchases in a plastic bag.(如果收银员让你把买的东西放在塑料袋里，礼貌地拒绝)”讲述的内容与本段主题吻合，且空后是对该选项的进一步解释，告诉读者如何具体地减少塑料袋的使用。故选F项。 【18题详解】 根据空前的“By doing a bit of research, you can turn wine bottles into stunning candle holders or make your own wreaths using dried flowers and leaves.(通过做一些研究，你可以把酒瓶变成漂亮的烛台，或者用干花和叶子制作自己的花环)”可知，此处讲述的是将一些变废为宝的做法，这需要一些创造力，A选项“All you need is creativity.(你所需要的只是创造力。”讲述的内容与空前内容相关，且对空前内容做出总结，符合语境。故选A项。 【19题详解】 根据本段的主题句“Recycle Delivery Boxes(再利用快递盒子)”可知，本段讲述的内容与快递盒子相关，结合空后的“The packaging that comes with them can add up to trash.(它们附带的包装会堆积成垃圾)”可知，此处指的的包装会堆积成垃圾，由此可推断，此空讲述的内容应与包装的来源与快递相关，E选项“Online shopping is also at a sky-high rate during the holidays.(节日期间，网上购物也以极高的速度增长)”引入了关于网购的话题，为接下来讨论回收快递盒子提供了背景信息，符合语境。故选E项。 【20题详解】 分析篇章结构可知，此处应对全文进行总结，结合空前的“By making waste reduction a holiday goal, you can rethink your spending decisions and get creative in transforming reusable items.(通过把减少浪费作为假期目标，你可以重新考虑你的消费决定，并创造性地改造可重复使用的物品)”可知，通过把减少浪费作为假期目标会带来好处，G选项“Minimizing trash during holidays has advantages for your wallet and the environment.(假期尽量减少垃圾对你的钱包和环境都有好处)”讲述的内容承接空前的内容，总结了减少节日垃圾的好处，不仅对环境有好处，也能节省开支，符合语境。故选G项。 第二部分 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。 In the bustling city of Bangalore, India, there was a young woman named Priya who had a natural talent for coding. She was a ____21____, but her journey to success was far from straightforward. Priya came from a poor background, and her family could not ____22____ a computer or the Internet, which are essential tools for a budding programmer. Despite these obstacles, Priya was ____23____ to follow her passion. She would spend hours at the local library, using their outdated ____24____ to learn programming languages and develop her skills. Her dedication did not go ____25____; the librarian, an ex-software engineer himself, took Priya under his wing and mentored (指导) her. One day, Priya ____26____ a highly regarded coding competition that could earn her a full scholarship to a top university. She saw this as her ____27____ out of poverty and a chance to prove her worth on a global stage. However, the competition required ____28____ to submit their projects online, which meant she needed a reliable computer. With the help of her mentor and a group of ____29____ friends Priya managed to secure a laptop and a spot at a local co-working space with Internet _____30_____. She spent every waking moment _____31_____ her project, an innovative app that could help farmers predict crop yields based on weather data. The day of the competition arrived, and Priya submitted her app. The competition was _____32_____, with entries from talented coders around the world. But Priya’s app stood out for its ingenuity (独创力) and potential impact on _____33_____. To her delight and _____34_____, Priya won the competition and the scholarship. Her victory was not just a personal success but also a victory for all the underprivileged students who faced _____35_____ in pursuing their dreams. 21. A. worker B. genius C. stranger D. assistant 22. A. appreciate B. afford C. plays D. assess 23. A. upset B. confused C. relaxed D. determined 24. A. telephones B. vehicles C. notebooks D. computers 25. A. unnoticed B. temporary C. popular D. precious 26. A. dreamed of B. worked out C. heard about D. went through 27. A. ticket B. creation C. personality D. lesson 28. A. girls B. participants C. volunteers D. graduates 29. A. modern B. creative C. supportive D. interesting 30. A. access B. advertisement C. games D. limitation 31. A. booking B. perfecting C. loading D. bridging 32. A. fierce B. fun C. expensive D. convenient 33. A. education B. training C. weather D. agriculture 34. A. regret B. annoyance C. embarrassment D. amazement 35. A. fortune B. adjustment C. barriers D. knowledge 【答案】21. B 22. B 23. D 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. A 33. D 34. D 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述的是印度年轻女性Priya如何克服贫困与资源匮乏，凭借编程天赋和不懈努力，在比赛中胜出并获得奖学金的故事。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她是一位天才，但她的成功之路并不平坦。A. worker工人；B. genius天才；C. stranger陌生人；D. assistant助手。根据上文的“there was a young woman named Priya who had a natural talent for coding.”可知，此处指的是她是一位“天才”。故选B项。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Priya来自贫困的家庭，她的家庭无法负担一台电脑或互联网，这些都是一个新兴程序员必不可少的工具。A. appreciate欣赏；B. afford负担得起；C. plays玩；D. assess评估。根据上文的“Priya came from a poor background”可知，她来自贫困家庭，所以此处指的是不能“负担得起”电脑或互联网。故选B项。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：尽管面临这些障碍，Priya还是决心追随自己的激情。A. upset沮丧的；B. confused困惑的；C. relaxed放松的；D. determined下定决心的。根据上文的“Despite these obstacles”可知，Priya面临着很多的障碍，结合下文的“to follow her passion.”可知，此处表示她仍然“下定决心”追随自己的激情。故选D项。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她会在当地图书馆花费数小时，使用那些过时的电脑学习编程语言并发展她的技能。A. telephones电话；B. vehicles车辆；C. notebooks笔记本（书写用）；D. computers电脑。根据上文的“her family could not ____2____ a computer or the Internet, which are essential tools for a budding programmer.”可知，她家支付不起电脑或网路的费用，但这些是必需的，所以此处指的是使用过时的“电脑”学习编程语言。故选D项。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她的努力没有被忽视；图书馆管理员，他自己曾经是一名软件工程师，认定了Priya，并指导她。A. unnoticed被忽视的；B. temporary临时的；C. popular受欢迎的；D. precious珍贵的。根据下文的“the librarian, an ex-software engineer himself, took Priya under his wing and mentored (指导) her.”可知，有一位图书管理员指导Priya，由此可知，此处指的是她的努力没有“被忽视的”。故选A项。 【26题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：有一天，Priya听说了一项备受推崇的编程竞赛，这场比赛可以让她赢得全额奖学金进入顶尖大学。A. dreamed of梦想；B. worked out解决；C. heard about听说；D. went through经历。根据下文的“a highly regarded coding competition that could earn her a full scholarship to a top university.”可知，有一项备受推崇的编程竞赛，可以让她赢得全额奖学金进入顶尖大学，所以此处指的是“听说”符合语境。故选C项。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她认为这是她摆脱贫困的门票和在全球舞台上证明自己价值的机会。A. ticket门票；B. creation创造物；C. personality个性；D. lesson课程。根据下文的“and a chance to prove her worth on a global stage.”可知，她觉得这是一个在全球舞台上证明自己的机会，此空与“机会”为并列关系，所以指的是摆脱贫困的“门票”符合语境。故选A项。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，比赛要求参与者在线提交他们的项目，这意味着她需要一台可靠的电脑。A. girls女孩；B. participants参与者；C. volunteers志愿者；D. graduates毕业生。根据上文的“She saw this as her ____7____ out of poverty and a chance to prove her worth on a global stage.”可知，她把这次比赛看作是摆脱贫困的门票和在全球舞台上证明自己价值的机会，所以她要参加比赛，结合下文“to submit their projects online”可知，此处指的是比赛要求“参与者”在线提交他们的项目。故选B项。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在她导师和一群给予帮助的朋友的帮助下，Priya设法获得了一台笔记本电脑和在当地共享工作空间的一个位置，那里有互联网接入。A. modern现代的；B. creative有创造力的；C. supportive给予帮助的；D. interesting有趣的。根据上文的“With the help of her mentor”和下文的“Priya managed to secure a laptop and a spot at a local co-working space with Internet ____10____ .”可知，在人们的帮助下，她成功获得一台笔记本电脑和在当地共享工作空间的一个位置，由此可推断，此处指的是“给予帮助的”符合语境。故选C项。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在她导师和一群给予帮助的朋友的帮助下，Priya设法获得了一台笔记本电脑和在当地共享工作空间的一个位置，那里有互联网接入。A. access接入，访问权限；B. advertisement广告；C. games游戏；D. limitation限制。根据上文的“However, the competition required ____8____ to submit their projects online, which meant she needed a reliable computer.”可知，比赛要求参与者在线提交项目，由此可知，此处指的是她获得了一台笔记本电脑和在当地共享工作空间的一个位置，那里有互联网接入。故选A项。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她几乎把每一刻清醒的时间都用来完善她的项目——一款创新的应用程序，可以帮助农民根据天气数据预测作物产量。A. booking预订；B. perfecting完善；C. loading加载；D. bridging架桥。根据上文的“She spent every waking moment”可知，她每一个醒着的时间都是在工作，所以此处表示“完善”她的项目，符合语境。故选B项。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：比赛非常激烈，收到了来自世界各地的才华横溢的程序员的作品。A. fierce激烈的；B. fun有趣的；C. expensive昂贵的；D. convenient方便的。根据下文的“with entries from talented coders around the world.”可知，此次比赛收到了收到了来自世界各地的才华横溢的程序员的作品，所以，比赛很“激烈”符合语境。故选A项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但是，Priya的应用因其独创力和对农业的潜在影响而脱颖而出。A. education教育；B. training训练；C. weather天气；D. agriculture农业。根据上文的“an innovative app that could help farmers predict crop yields based on weather data.”可知，她的项目是一个创新的应用程序，可以帮助农民根据天气数据预测作物产量，由此可知，她的应用对“农业”有潜在的影响。故选D项。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：令她欣喜若狂且惊奇的是，Priya赢得了比赛和奖学金。A. regret后悔；B. annoyance恼怒；C. embarrassment尴尬；D. amazement惊奇。结合语境和上文的“with entries from talented coders around the world.”以及下文的“Priya won the competition and the scholarship.”可知，在有来自世界各地的才华横溢的程序员参赛的情况下，Priya赢得了比赛和奖学金，这让她感到“惊奇”符合语境。故选D项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她的胜利不仅是个人的成功，也是所有面对追求梦想障碍的学生的胜利。A. fortune财富；B. adjustment调整；C. barriers障碍；D. knowledge知识。根据语境和上文的“She was a ____1____ , but her journey to success was far from straightforward.”可知，她的成功之路并非一帆风顺，买不起电脑，上不了网，在众多人们的帮助下，克服重重困难，经过不断地努力最终赢得比赛。由此可知，此处指这是面对追求梦想“障碍”的学生的胜利。故选C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。 Alcocer Carpio from Bolivia felt like running a marathon after trying to follow the Yingge Dance performance, a ____36____ (nation) folk art of intangible cultural heritage that is popular in the Chaoshan area of Guangdong Province. Alcocer Carpio visited her friend Jane in Puning, ____37____ county-level city in the Chaoshan area during the Spring Festival. During her visit, she watched a Yingge Dance performance and Chaoshan Opera, visited traditional Chaoshan houses and ____38____ (taste) mouth-watering Chaoshan delicacies. Yingge Dance, also ____39____ (know) as Hero’s Song, was her favorite. Based on the heroic stories from the novel “The Water Margin”, the dance integrates drama, dance and martial arts, with a large-scale group dance as its main performance. Dancers, each ____40____ (hold) short sticks, jump up and down, incorporating powerful movements and strong rhythms. “I watched the dance of the 108 faces (heroes) live. What a privilege! It’s a ____41____(combine) of opera, dance and modern arts. We had the best run of our lives. We have to run up and down the streets. I have no idea where we were, but we ran behind the dancers, trying to catch up ____42____ them! It was a special moment and I feel so grateful for this experience,” she said. Despite growing up ____43____ (traditional) in the Chaoshan area, Jane didn’t really try to figure out her culture’s meaning. For example, previously she didn’t know the fact ____44____ there were 108 performers in a Yingge Dance or its origin. Alcocer Carpio’s visit actually gave _____45_____ (she) an opportunity to learn more about the culture and roots. 【答案】36. national 37. a 38. tasted 39. known 40. holding 41. combination 42. with 43. traditionally 44. that 45. her 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要介绍的是玻利维亚游客Alcocer Carpio在中国广东潮汕地区体验英歌舞蹈表演的独特经历和感受。 【36题详解】 考查形容词。句意：来自玻利维亚的Alcocer Carpio在尝试跟随英歌舞蹈表演后，感觉就像跑了一场马拉松，这是一种在广东省潮汕地区广受欢迎的国家级非物质文化遗产民间艺术。此处为形容词作定语修饰名词folk art，nation的形容词为national意为“国家的”故填national。 【37题详解】 考查冠词。句意：Alcocer Carpio 在春节期间访问了她的朋友Jane所在的普宁，一个位于潮汕地区的县级城市。city为可数名词单数，空前无限定词，所以此处使用冠词，结合句意，此处表示“一个县级城市”为泛指意义，此处使用不定冠词，且county-level的首个音素为辅音。故填a。 【38题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：在她的访问期间，她观看了英歌舞蹈表演和潮汕歌剧，参观了传统的潮汕房屋，并品尝了令人垂涎的潮汕美食。此处为谓语动词，与上文的visited和watched为并列关系，所以此处使用动词过去式形式。故填tasted。 【39题详解】 考查过去分词。句意：英歌舞蹈，也被称作英雄之歌，是她的最爱。此处为非谓语动词作定语修饰Yingge Dance，know与Yingge Dance之间为被动关系，所以此处使用过去分词形式。故填known。 【40题详解】 考查现在分词。句意：舞者们各自手持短棍，上下跳跃，融合了有力的动作和强烈的节奏。此处为独立主格结构作状语，hold与逻辑主语each之间为主动关系，所以此处使用现在分词形式。故填holding。 【41题详解】 考查名词。句意：这是一种歌剧、舞蹈和现代艺术的结合。此处为名词作表语，combine的名词为combination意为“结合”，且空前有不定冠词a，所以此处使用单数形式。故填combination。 【42题详解】 考查介词。句意：我们不知身处何地，但我们跑在舞者后面，试图跟上他们！此处为固定短语catch up with意为“跟上，赶上”符合句意。故填with。 【43题详解】 考查副词。句意：尽管在潮汕地区传统长大，Jane并没有真正尝试去理解她文化的意义。此处为副词作状语修饰动词，traditional的副词为traditionally意为“传统地”符合句意。故填traditionally。 【44题详解】 考查同位语从句。句意：例如，之前她并不知道英歌舞蹈有108位表演者或其起源的事实。此处为连接词引导的同位语从句，对fact进行解释说明，从句中不缺成分，且句意完整，所以此处使用连接词that。故填that。 【45题详解】 考查代词。句意：Alcocer Carpio的访问实际上给了她一个学习更多关于文化和根源的机会。此处为代词作give的宾语，she的宾格为her。故填her。 第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，上周四学校邀请了汕尾市剪纸艺术家给你们班上了一堂关于剪纸的美术课，请你给你的加拿大朋友Peter写一封邮件介绍这次经历，内容包括： (1)介绍上课情况以及你完成的剪纸作品； (2)这次活动的影响。 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 Peter, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours Li Hua 【答案】One possible version: Dear Peter, I hope you’re doing well! I want to tell you about a special art class we had last Thursday. Our school invited a paper-cutting artist from Shanwei City to teach us. The artist showed us how to create beautiful paper-cutting designs, explaining the traditional techniques and the cultural significance behind them. As for my project, I made a paper-cutting of a pair of fish. In Chinese culture, fish symbolize abundance and good luck, so I chose this design for its positive meaning. It was a bit challenging, but I felt great when I finished it! This experience was amazing and made me appreciate the beauty of traditional Chinese art more. It also inspired me to explore more about our cultural heritage. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给加拿大朋友Peter写一封邮件，介绍上周四学校邀请汕尾市剪纸艺术家上了一堂关于剪纸美术课的情况。 【详解】1.词汇积累 技能：technique →skill 就……而言：as for → in terms of 象征，代表：symbolize →stand for 激励：inspire →encourage 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Our school invited a paper-cutting artist from Shanwei City to teach us. 拓展句：Our school invited a paper-cutting artist, who is from Shanwei City, to teach us. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I want to tell you about a special art class we had last Thursday.（运用了省略关系代词的定语从句） 【高分句型2】The artist showed us how to create beautiful paper-cutting designs, explaining the traditional techniques and the cultural significance behind them.（运用了“疑问词+不定式”结构以及现在分词短语作状语） 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。 This year, I felt very nervous about my English class because I am an international student and this is my first time studying in the UK. I knew I wouldn’t know anyone in the class, which made me a bit anxious. But since I didn’t know anyone, I had the chance to do something I almost enjoy as much as socializing — people-watching. There was another international student in the class, and she was one of the most interesting girls. She sat right behind me. She was always laughing, chatting non-stop, and seemed so happy all the time. She was also very friendly and one of the few people in the class who tried to greet me. She was the kind of person you would like, even if you didn’t really know her. At the end of the academic year, we were assigned a big project. The requirements for this project were quite open; basically, we had to read an article, then read or watch related materials, and finally give a class presentation based on what we had learned. The presentations were scheduled for the last month of the semester. Since everyone chose different topics and presented them in different ways, we saw some of the most interesting and diverse presentations I’d ever seen. The girl sitting behind me gave her presentation in the last few days. She walked up to the podium (讲台) and told everyone that she had once read an article about not fitting in while living in a foreign country, because she herself had gone through, that kind of struggle. Since it was too difficult to talk about it directly with us, she showed us parts of her diary, sharing her feelings of being homesick and struggling to adjust to a new environment, and how she overcame these difficulties. 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。 Almost everyone was moved at the end of her presentation. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ She was relieved and her mood had lightened when she returned to her seat. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Almost everyone was moved at the end of her presentation. Her courage to share such personal experiences touched us deeply. It made me realize that the challenges I had been facing as an international student were not unique to me. Many of us even though we came from different countries and cultures, had gone through similar struggles of homesickness, loneliness, and the feeling of not fitting in. I could see that her words helped others in the class feel more connected and understood. We all began to look at each other not as strangers but as individuals who shared common experiences. She was relieved and her mood had lightened when she returned to her seat. I could tell that her presentation had helped her let go of some of the weight she had been carrying. She smiled at me as I turned around, and for the first time since I’d met her, I could see a calm, peaceful expression on her face. It was as if she had finally found a way to make peace with her experience and was no longer burdened by it. I decided to have a talk with her. I felt good to share my own feelings with her, and at that moment, I realized how much easier it was to connect with others when we opened up about our struggles. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开。作者在英国上学时对英语课很紧张，特别是作为国际学生面临的挑战。课堂上，作者通过观察他人来缓解自己的焦虑，并注意到一位总是充满活力和友好的国际学生。这位同学在学期末的项目展示中，通过分享自己在国外生活的日记，讲述了她如何克服不适应新环境和思乡之情的经历。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段句首内容“在她的演讲结束时，几乎每个人都被感动了。”可知，第一段可以描写她的演讲对大家，尤其是作者的影响。 ②由第二段句首内容“当她回到座位上时，她松了一口气，心情也轻松了许多。”可知，第二段可以描写她演讲结束后，她的动作和变化，及作者的感悟。 2.续写线索：被感动—帮助班上的其他人—回到座位—分享感受—感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①感动：touch/move ②意识到：realize/be aware ③面对：face/be faced with 情绪类 ①孤独：loneliness/solitude ②平静的：calm/placid 【点睛】【高分句型1】I could see that her words helped others in the class feel more connected and understood.（运用了that引导的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】We all began to look at each other not as strangers but as individuals who shared common experiences.（运用了who引导的限制性定语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 汕尾市2024—2025学年度第一学期高中二年级教学质量监测 英语 本试题共10页，考试时间120分钟，满分120分 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生先将自己的信息填写清楚、准确，将条形码准确粘贴在条形码粘贴处。 2.请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效。 3.答题时请按要求用笔，保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不得使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。考试结束后，请将本试题及答题卡交回。 第一部分 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 Peru is one of the most popular places to visit in South America. It is a huge country (it’s twice the size of Texas), so before you get there, you need to think about how you’re going to get from A to B. Bus Taking a bus is the best and easiest way to get around Peru. Even though it takes longer, it’s a reliable, safe, and cheap option. The best way to book a bus journey in Peru is with BusBud, as it shows you all the routes and companies available and is super easy to use! Another popular option is to book a shuttle service via Bookaway. It is essentially a minivan that typically goes directly from A to B and is a slightly more luxurious option. Bookaway also shows options to book bus trips if you want to grab tickets that way. Car Rental If you have a bigger budget and want to go off the beaten path, then renting a car in Peru is a fantastic option, as it gives you freedom. The main roads in Peru are, for the most part, well-maintained, so driving here is a pleasant experience, Train Train travel isn’t very popular in Peru. It’s mostly used by tourists to get to Machu Picchu, as both IncaRail and PeruRail operate lines from Cusco (or the nearby town of Ollantaytambo) to Machu Picchu. PeruRail also travels to Puno and Arequipa. Plane Domestic flights in Peru are booming, and airlines like Star Peru, LATAM Peru, and Peruvian Airlines are the most popular in the country. They operate regular routes between major cities like Lima, Cusco, and Arequipa, as well as more remote destinations like Iquitos and Pucallpa-which is handy as both these spots are notoriously hard to reach. As you can guess, flying will be a lot more expensive than traveling by bus, but of course, your travel time will be a lot less. Expect to pay around $127 USD for a one-way flight between Cusco and Lima! 1. Which mode of transportation is considered the most suitable for traveling in Peru? A. The bus. B. The car. C. The train. D. The plane. 2. What is the main benefit of renting a car in Peru? A. It is the cheapest transportation option. B. It allows you to avoid busy tourist spots. C. It guarantees access to all remote destinations. D. It provides the freedom to explore less-traveled areas. 3. How much would a round-trip flight between Cusco and Lima cost? A. $127 USD. B. $254 USD. C. $381 USD. D. $508 USD. B The California Avocado (鳄梨) Festival is one of the most expected and beloved events on the California coast, celebrating the state’s lively avocado industry. Held annually in Carpinteria, the festival draws tens of thousands of visitors each year to enjoy a fun-filled weekend. From delicious avocado-inspired dishes to live music, cooking demonstrations, and arts and crafts, the festival provides something for everyone. The roots of the California Avocado Festival date back to 1986, when a small group of local residents decided to host an event that would honor the region’s rich agricultural heritage and the role avocados played in the area’s economy. California, home to more than 90% of the nation’s avocado production, is the epicenter of the avocado industry in the U.S., with Carpinteria being one of the top avocado-growing regions. The festival was created as a way to celebrate the farmers, the land, and the incredible versatility (多样性) of the avocado fruit. Over the years, the festival has grown significantly, becoming one of the largest free-admission festivals’ in California. It is now a three-day event held every October, and it continues to attract avocado enthusiasts, families, and tourists from across the country. The festival’s main highlight is the wide array of avocado-based dishes that are offered at over 100 food booths. From avocado toast to more inventive treats like avocado ice cream, and even avocado cocktails, the festival showcases the fruit’s incredible food flexibility. In addition to the food, the California Avocado Festival features live music performances on multiple stages, with a diverse line-up of bands and musicians spanning various genres. The festival also includes cooking demonstrations where chefs share their best avocado recipes and tips for incorporating the fruit into everyday meals. For those looking for some friendly competitions, there are fun events like the Guacamole Contest, where local chefs and enthusiasts compete to create the best guacamole (鳄梨酱), and the Avocado Pit Spitting Contest, a playful and humorous tradition that always draws a crowd. 4. Which aspect of the California Avocado Festival is emphasized in the first paragraph? A. The variety of activities offered at the festival. B. The economic impact of the avocado industry in California. C. The historical significance of avocado farming in Carpinteria. D. The festival’s influence on national avocado consumption trends. 5. Why was the California Avocado Festival created? A. To increase tourism in Carpinteria. B. To promote the use of avocados in everyday cooking. C. To provide a platform for local musicians and performers. D. To celebrate the region’s agricultural heritage and the avocado industry. 6. What can people do at the California Avocado Festival? A. Have a three-day vacation. B. Visit avocado-loving families. C. Attend experts’ lectures about avocados. D. Enjoy a wide variety of avocado-based dishes, 7. What can we learn about Avocado Pit Spitting Contest? A. It is a contest about making dishes, B. It is a stage for music performances. C. It is a fun event that brings in a large audience. D. It is a competition between chefs and enthusiasts. C In northern Kenya, under a sunny May sky that offers a rare respite during the worst rainy season in recent memory, Faith Kipyegon pursues a singular goal; “It’s history I’m looking for,” she says. But for the 30-year-old middle-distance superstar, success is no longer simply measured in medals and records; it’s also about the profound journey of motherhood and her status as one of track and field’s greatest role models. Having won a gold medal in the 1,500m at the 2016 Rio Olympics, Kipyegon’s return to the peak of athletics after the birth of her daughter, Alyn, in 2018, has been nothing short of spectacular. Training in Kaptagat, “alongside marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge, she prepares for the Paris Olympics with unwavering focus. Yet her daily routine is enriched and challenged by the joys and responsibilities of the motherhood. “She changed my life and my mentality,” Kipyegon says of her daughter. “I now realize that I have someone who looks up to me as a role model.” This shift in perspective has fueled her drive, leading her to another Olympic gold, at the 2020 Tokyo Games, and three world titles. In 2023, Kipyegon confirmed her legacy as one of the greatest middle-distance runners of all time, breaking three world records across three different distances (1,500m,1mile,5,000m) in less than two months — all while raising her daughter. Kipyegon and a string of top athletes are continuing to prove that elite sport and motherhood are not incompatible (不兼容). “I think we motivate young women to know that you can go on maternity (怀孕) leave and come back stronger than before” Kipyegon suggests. “They realize that it’s not the end of your life, but it can be the beginning of your life.” 8. What does Faith Kipyegon regard as her primary pursuit in northern Kenya? A. To become a super star. B. To train for the Paris Olympics. C. To make history in her athletic career. D. To become the most decorated middle-distance runner. 9. What change did Kipyegon experience after the birth of her daughter? A. She decided to spend less time training. B. She gained a new sense of responsibility as a role model. C. She struggled to regain her physical fitness and performance levels. D. She began training with advanced equipment to prepare for future Olympic events. 10. What does the underlined word “drive” in Paragraph 4 mean? A. Motivation. B. Car. C. Speed. D. Routine. 11. According to the last paragraph, what message does Faith Kipyegon believe? A. That maternity leave is a setback for female athletes. B. That a career in athletics should end after motherhood. C. That great athletes can only focus on sport but not family. D. That motherhood can be a source of strength and motivation for athletes. D When I strolled into the ring at the Pennington Day dog show’s Look-Alike Contest in suburban New Jersey in the mid-1990s, I had all the confidence of a young girl assured of victory. After all, my buff cocker spaniel puppy (可卡犬) had long, floppy ears that perfectly matched my wavy, blond bob. After winning that first contest, Soccer and I competed for about four years at Pennington Day in a range of matching outfits. I have not succeeded at anything as consistently since. Turns out, there is actual science to back up the belief that dogs look like their owners. A recent review of 15 studies from around the globe suggests that not only people and their pets look and act similarly, but that the similarities between their personalities deepen over time. In many of the studies, scientists asked study volunteers to match pictures of their dogs and owners, which they did better than they would just by chance. In one study, participants also inferred whether dogs were matched with the correct owners despite only being able to see the dogs’ or the owners’ eyes. Another study found that women often had hair of a similar length to the dogs’ ears— much like my spaniel-like bob and bangs. So what gives? Experts suspect people choose dogs that look like them or reflect them in some way — or perhaps, subconsciously, as in my case, look a bit like a doggy version of their child. The review also showed that dogs and owners have similar personality features, and that their temperaments (性情) appeared to grow more alike. The study offers different theories for why, including that owners may be drawn to dogs that are like them to begin with, and as they age together, the two species may regulate each other’s emotions, reinforce each other’s behavior, or learn together. “It reflects the way we also look for our partners,” says study leader Yana Bender, a doctoral researcher in the DogStudies Research Group at the Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology in Germany. Dogs and their owners share “a very close relationship which is comparable to many human relationships”. 12. Which of the following best captures the tone of the author when reflecting on her experience at the dog show? A. Cautious. B. Proud. C. Regretful. D. Indifferent. 13. What is the primary focus of the recent review of 15 studies? A. The ways dogs and owners communicate with each other. B. The differences between dogs and their owners’ personalities. C. How similar the personalities of dogs and owners become over time. D How dogs and owners choose each other based on physical features. 14. What is the possible reason why people choose dogs that look like them? A. They choose dogs based on breed popularity. B. They are attracted to dogs with unique personalities. C They may unconsciously select dogs that mirror their appearance. D. They want dogs with completely different characteristics and body types. 15. What is a suitable title for the text? A. How to choose an ideal pet dog — here’s an example. B. Dogs and their owners really do look alike — here’s why. C. How to win the Dog Show Competition — here’s the secret. D. Pets and their owners become friends over time — here’s the proof. 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。 How to Reduce Your Waste During the Holiday Season From groceries to decorative items and presents, people buy many things during the holidays. ____16____ It can also create extra cleaning time and increase environmental concerns. To that accord, you can celebrate special occasions in an eco-friendly manner by reducing the things you throw away. Here are several ways telling you how to reduce your holiday waste. Carry Reusable Bags You’ll shop several times during the holidays to get your loved ones gifts and buy groceries for the holiday meal. Remember to bring reusable bags to hold all the items you buy. ____17____ This way, you can minimize the waste you bring home and save the environment from the harmful impacts of plastic pollution. Reuse Decorations Decorative items contribute to considerable waste during the holiday season, but using materials you already have at home can help solve this problem. By doing a bit of research, you can turn wine bottles into stunning candle holders or make your own wreaths using dried flowers and leaves. ____18____ Recycle Delivery Boxes ____19____. The packaging that comes with them can add up to trash. What can you do? Recycle delivery boxes into storage. Large boxes are especially handy for storing leftover holiday supplies, such as decorations and winter outfits, for the next year. Make sure to store them in a dry place, as water can damage items such as fireworks or string lights. Are you thinking of purchasing new decorations? With light cleaning, last year’s wreaths, garlands, and stars could look brand new. By making waste reduction a holiday goal, you can rethink your spending decisions and get creative in transforming reusable items. ____20____ A. All you need is creativity. B. Delicate decorations are not the only option. C. Preparing for holiday meals results in waste. D. However, every item you purchase can contribute to waste. E. Online shopping is also at a sky-high rate during the holidays. F. Decline politely if the cashier asks you to place your purchases in a plastic bag. G. Minimizing trash during holidays has advantages for your wallet and the environment. 第二部分 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。 In the bustling city of Bangalore, India, there was a young woman named Priya who had a natural talent for coding. She was a ____21____, but her journey to success was far from straightforward. Priya came from a poor background, and her family could not ____22____ a computer or the Internet, which are essential tools for a budding programmer. Despite these obstacles, Priya was ____23____ to follow her passion. She would spend hours at the local library, using their outdated ____24____ to learn programming languages and develop her skills. Her dedication did not go ____25____; the librarian, an ex-software engineer himself, took Priya under his wing and mentored (指导) her. One day, Priya ____26____ a highly regarded coding competition that could earn her a full scholarship to a top university. She saw this as her ____27____ out of poverty and a chance to prove her worth on a global stage. However, the competition required ____28____ to submit their projects online, which meant she needed a reliable computer. With the help of her mentor and a group of ____29____ friends Priya managed to secure a laptop and a spot at a local co-working space with Internet _____30_____. She spent every waking moment _____31_____ her project, an innovative app that could help farmers predict crop yields based on weather data. The day of the competition arrived, and Priya submitted her app. The competition was _____32_____, with entries from talented coders around the world. But Priya’s app stood out for its ingenuity (独创力) and potential impact on _____33_____. To her delight and _____34_____, Priya won the competition and the scholarship. Her victory was not just a personal success but also a victory for all the underprivileged students who faced _____35_____ in pursuing their dreams. 21. A. worker B. genius C. stranger D. assistant 22. A. appreciate B. afford C. plays D. assess 23. A. upset B. confused C. relaxed D. determined 24. A. telephones B. vehicles C. notebooks D. computers 25. A. unnoticed B. temporary C. popular D. precious 26. A. dreamed of B. worked out C. heard about D. went through 27. A. ticket B. creation C. personality D. lesson 28. A. girls B. participants C. volunteers D. graduates 29. A. modern B. creative C. supportive D. interesting 30. A. access B. advertisement C. games D. limitation 31. A. booking B. perfecting C. loading D. bridging 32. A. fierce B. fun C. expensive D. convenient 33. A. education B. training C. weather D. agriculture 34. A. regret B. annoyance C. embarrassment D. amazement 35. A. fortune B. adjustment C. barriers D. knowledge 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。 Alcocer Carpio from Bolivia felt like running a marathon after trying to follow the Yingge Dance performance, a ____36____ (nation) folk art of intangible cultural heritage that is popular in the Chaoshan area of Guangdong Province. Alcocer Carpio visited her friend Jane in Puning, ____37____ county-level city in the Chaoshan area during the Spring Festival. During her visit, she watched a Yingge Dance performance and Chaoshan Opera, visited traditional Chaoshan houses and ____38____ (taste) mouth-watering Chaoshan delicacies. Yingge Dance, also ____39____ (know) as Hero’s Song, was her favorite. Based on the heroic stories from the novel “The Water Margin”, the dance integrates drama, dance and martial arts, with a large-scale group dance as its main performance. Dancers, each ____40____ (hold) short sticks, jump up and down, incorporating powerful movements and strong rhythms. “I watched the dance of the 108 faces (heroes) live. What a privilege! It’s a ____41____(combine) of opera, dance and modern arts. We had the best run of our lives. We have to run up and down the streets. I have no idea where we were, but we ran behind the dancers, trying to catch up ____42____ them! It was a special moment and I feel so grateful for this experience,” she said. Despite growing up ____43____ (traditional) in the Chaoshan area, Jane didn’t really try to figure out her culture’s meaning. For example, previously she didn’t know the fact ____44____ there were 108 performers in a Yingge Dance or its origin. Alcocer Carpio’s visit actually gave _____45_____ (she) an opportunity to learn more about the culture and roots. 第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，上周四学校邀请了汕尾市剪纸艺术家给你们班上了一堂关于剪纸的美术课，请你给你的加拿大朋友Peter写一封邮件介绍这次经历，内容包括： (1)介绍上课情况以及你完成的剪纸作品； (2)这次活动的影响。 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 Peter, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours 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。 This year, I felt very nervous about my English class because I am an international student and this is my first time studying in the UK. I knew I wouldn’t know anyone in the class, which made me a bit anxious. But since I didn’t know anyone, I had the chance to do something I almost enjoy as much as socializing — people-watching. There was another international student in the class, and she was one of the most interesting girls. She sat right behind me. She was always laughing, chatting non-stop, and seemed so happy all the time. She was also very friendly and one of the few people in the class who tried to greet me. She was the kind of person you would like, even if you didn’t really know her. At the end of the academic year, we were assigned a big project. The requirements for this project were quite open; basically, we had to read an article, then read or watch related materials, and finally give a class presentation based on what we had learned. The presentations were scheduled for the last month of the semester. Since everyone chose different topics and presented them in different ways, we saw some of the most interesting and diverse presentations I’d ever seen. The girl sitting behind me gave her presentation in the last few days. She walked up to the podium (讲台) and told everyone that she had once read an article about not fitting in while living in a foreign country, because she herself had gone through, that kind of struggle. Since it was too difficult to talk about it directly with us, she showed us parts of her diary, sharing her feelings of being homesick and struggling to adjust to a new environment, and how she overcame these difficulties. 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。 Almost everyone was moved at the end of her presentation ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ She was relieved and her mood had lightened when she returned to her seat. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$