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★启用前注意保密 大湾区2024—2025学年度高二年级第一学期期末统一测试英语 本试卷共8页，三部分，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。 注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的学校、班级、姓名、考场号、座位号和准考证号填写在答题卡上，将条形码横贴在答题卡“条形码粘贴处”。 2. 作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔在答题卡上将对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。答案不能答在试卷上。 3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答无效。 4. 考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A To help your family have a better tour in Europe, we provide here the top four family vacations, considering attractions, hotels and vacationers’ opinions. London, England This city attracts visitors young and old with its London Zoo, West End theatre district and London Eye among other sights. It is known for its high price, but you can find budget-friendly accommodation at chain hotels or rental houses. You can also easily move around the city using the affordable Tube or by taking a ride on London’s unique red buses. Dubrovnik Croatia Dubrovnik appeals to travelers of all ages with its Baroque architecture and natural beauty. History enthusiasts and “Game of Thrones fans will love this charming European town for its medieval (中世纪的) walls and castles. Much of the HBO show was filmed in the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Old City of Dubrovnik, where many of the town’s centuries-old buildings are untouched. Paris, France With kid-friendly attractions like the Centre Pompidou and the Luxembourg Gardens, the City of Light offers a fun and enriching vacation. And let’s not forget the Eiffel Tower, which is sure to delight your children. Nearby Disneyland Paris is also a popular attraction for those with little ones. Prague, Czech Republic (1) Prague’s fairy-tale setting leaves a lasting impression on its visitors. Kids will have fun out of seeing the odd Dancing House, engaging with the interactive exhibits at the Museum of Senses, exploring Prague Castle and trying to make sense of the Prague Astronomical Clock. Meanwhile, parents will love the city’s rich cultural heritage, tasty beer and reasonable prices. 1. Which city is suitable for families interested in architecture of the Middle Ages? A. London. B. Dubrovnik. C. Paris. D. Prague. 2. What can visitors do in Prague? A. Make a clock B. Read fairy tales. C. Have fun dancing. D. Interact with exhibits. 3. What do the four destinations all have according to this text? A. Red buses. B. Kid-friendly spots. C. Filming sites. D. Fairy-tale settings. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个适合家庭旅游的欧洲目的地，旨在为计划家庭旅行的读者提供关于景点、酒店和旅行者评价等方面的信息，帮助他们更好地规划旅行。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Dubrovnik, Croatia部分中的“History enthusiasts and “Game of Thrones fans will love this charming European town for its medieval (中世纪的) walls and castles.(历史爱好者和《权力的游戏》粉丝会钟情于这座迷人的欧洲小镇，这里有中世纪的城墙和城堡)”可知，这座城市有中世纪的城墙和城堡，对中世纪建筑感兴趣的家庭会喜欢，所以适合对中世纪建筑感兴趣的家庭的城市是 Dubrovnik。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Prague, Czech Republic (1)部分中的“Kids will have fun out of seeing the odd Dancing House, engaging with the interactive exhibits at the Museum of Senses, exploring Prague Castle and trying to make sense of the Prague Astronomical Clock.(孩子们会乐此不疲地观赏奇特的跳舞楼，参与感官博物馆的互动展览，探索布拉格城堡，还会试着弄懂布拉格天文钟)”可知，游客在布拉格可以在感官博物馆参与互动展览，即与展览品进行互动。故选D。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章London, England部分中的“This city attracts visitors young and old with its London Zoo, West End theatre district and London Eye among other sights.(这座城市凭借伦敦动物园、西区剧院区以及伦敦眼等景点，吸引着老老少少的游客。)”、Dubrovnik, Croatia部分中的“Dubrovnik appeals to travelers of all ages with its Baroque architecture and natural beauty. (杜布罗夫尼克以其巴洛克式建筑和自然美景吸引着各个年龄段的游客)”、Paris, France部分中的“And let’s not forget the Eiffel Tower, which is sure to delight your children.(当然，埃菲尔铁塔也一定会让孩子们欣喜不已)”和Prague, Czech Republic (1)部分中的“Kids will have fun out of seeing the odd Dancing House, engaging with the interactive exhibits at the Museum of Senses, exploring Prague Castle and trying to make sense of the Prague Astronomical Clock.(孩子们会乐此不疲地观赏奇特的跳舞楼，参与感官博物馆的互动展览，探索布拉格城堡，还会试着弄懂布拉格天文钟)”可知，文中四个目的地均有适合孩子的景点。故选B。 B “It’s somewhat surreal,” Minnie Payne, a 90-year-old woman, said upon earning her master’s degree and becoming the oldest documented student to complete coursework at the University of North Texas (UNT). Prior to Payne, Elmer Kretzschmar, a 97-year-old, was the only individual at UNT to have received a degree at such an advanced age. Kretzschmar received his master’s in education in 2009, having completed his coursework 30 years earlier in the 1970s. Born to workers, Payne grew up in a small South Carolina town where there was only one cinema, one drugstore, one gas station, and one grocery store. She graduated from high school in 1950 and then started to work to support her family. Over the course of her life, Payne held various jobs, including being a saleswoman, a temporary teacher, and a word processor. However, she always had a desire to pursue university. Therefore, in her late 60s, she registered at Texas Woman’s University and obtained her bachelor’s degree (学士学位) in general studies in 2006. This led to her continuing academic journey at UNT. During her time at UNT, she took many online courses, which eventually switched to in-person meetings. She wasn’t able to make the in-person classes and ended up facing a challenge. Fortunately, her former adviser suggested an alternative path, allowing her to earn her master’s degree by focusing on different things. She chose writing, which she has always had a love for. Studying at UNT was challenging but Payne succeeded after spending many all-nighters and committing a significant amount of time to her studies. And she’s not done yet. “I have achieved a significant milestone, but I feel that I still have plenty of rewarding moments ahead,” she said. “I intend to work until the very end because if I’m not pursuing, something worthwhile or helping others, I won’t be a happy camper.” 4. Why does the author mention Kretzschmar? A. To highlight Payne’s uniqueness. B. To indicate Kretzschmar’s hard work. C. To analyze the two students’ similarity. D. To introduce another excellent graduate. 5. What might the background information imply about young Payne? A. She lacked university ambition then: B. She possessed superb teaching skills. C. Jobs were easy to find in those days. D. Universities were inaccessible to her. 6. What caused Payne to be in a difficult situation while studying at UNT? A. Failure to attend classes. B. Suffering from a disease. C. Too many online courses. D. Choosing a different path. 7. What are the last two paragraphs mainly about? A. Her deep-seated habit. B. Her intention of working hard. C Her hard-earned success. D. Her pursuit of a meaningful life. 【答案】4. A 5. D 6. A 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了一位90岁高龄的女士Minnie Payne获得硕士学位的新闻，并详细介绍了她的生活背景、求学经历以及她对未来的打算。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段““It’s somewhat surreal,” Minnie Payne, a 90-year-old woman, said upon earning her master’s degree and becoming the oldest documented student to complete coursework at the University of North Texas (UNT). Prior to Payne, Elmer Kretzschmar, a 97-year-old, was the only individual at UNT to have received a degree at such an advanced age. Kretzschmar received his master’s in education in 2009, having completed his coursework 30 years earlier in the 1970s.(“这有点超现实。”90 岁的Minnie Payne在获得硕士学位，成为有记录以来在北德克萨斯大学完成课程学习的最年长学生时说道。在Payne之前，97 岁的Elmer Kretzschmar是北德克萨斯大学唯一一位在如此高龄获得学位的人。Kretzschmar于2009年获得教育学硕士学位，而他早在20世纪70年代就完成了课程学习，时间跨度长达30年)”可知，文章开篇提到Minnie Payne成为有记录以来在北德克萨斯大学完成课程学习的最年长学生，接着指出在Payne之前，只有97岁的Elmer Kretzschmar在如此高龄获得学位。提及Kretzschmar是为了衬托Payne的独特，说明Payne在高龄完成学业这件事上同样具有非凡意义，突出她的与众不同。故选A。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Born to workers, Payne grew up in a small South Carolina town where there was only one cinema, one drugstore, one gas station, and one grocery store. She graduated from high school in 1950 and then started to work to support her family.(Payne出生于工人家庭，在南卡罗来纳州的一个小镇长大。那里只有一家电影院、一家药店、一个加油站和一家杂货店。1950 年，她从高中毕业，随后便开始工作以贴补家用)”及第三段中“However, she always had a desire to pursue university.(然而，她一直渴望上大学)”可知，文中提到Payne出生于工人家庭，在南卡罗来纳州一个设施匮乏的小镇长大，高中毕业后就开始工作养家，她一直渴望上大学。这些背景信息表明，她当时所处的环境使得她没有机会去上大学。故选D。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“During her time at UNT, she took many online courses, which eventually switched to in-person meetings. She wasn’t able to make the in-person classes and ended up facing a challenge.(在北德克萨斯大学就读期间，她选修了许多在线课程，后来这些课程转为线下授课。她无法参加线下课程，这最终成为了一个难题)”可知，Payne在北德克萨斯大学学习时遇到困难是因为无法参加线下课程。故选A。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章倒数第二段“Studying at UNT was challenging but Payne succeeded after spending many all-nighters and committing a significant amount of time to her studies. And she’s not done yet.(在UNT的学习充满挑战，但Payne通过许多个通宵达旦的努力和大量的时间投入最终取得了成功。而且，她还没有完成她的学业旅程)”可知，本段讲述Payne在 UNT 学习虽充满挑战，但她通过努力取得成功；而文章最后一段““I have achieved a significant milestone, but I feel that I still have plenty of rewarding moments ahead,” she said. “I intend to work until the very end because if I’m not pursuing, something worthwhile or helping others, I won’t be a happy camper.”(“我已经实现了一个重要的里程碑，但我觉得未来还有很多值得期待的时刻。”她说，“我打算一直学习和工作到生命的最后一刻，因为如果我不追求有意义的事情，或者不帮助他人，我就不会快乐。”)”可知，最后一段Payne表示自己达成了重要里程碑，但仍觉得未来有很多值得追求的时刻，要一直努力工作，因为不追求有意义之事或帮助他人就不会快乐。综合来看，这两段主要强调她对有意义生活的追求。故选D。 C When it comes to walking and type 2 diabetes (糖尿病) risk, it’s not just how much you do it that helps, it’s also how fast you move, a new study has found. Brisk walking is associated with a nearly 40% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life, according to the study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Authors of the study reviewed 10 previous studies conducted between 1999 and 2022, which assessed links between walking speed and the development of type 2 diabetes among adults from the United States, the United Kingdom and Japan. After a follow-up period of eight years on average, compared with easy or casual walking, those who walked an average or normal pace had a 15% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the researchers found. Walking at a “fairly brisk” pace meant a 24% lower risk than those who easily or casually walked. And “brisk walking” had the biggest benefit: a 39% reduction in risk. Easy or casual walking was defined as less than 2 miles per hour. Average or normal pace was defined as 2 to 3 miles per hour. A “fairly brisk” pace was 3 to 4 miles per hour. And “brisk walking” was more than 4 miles per hour. Each kilometer increase in walking speed above brisk was associated with a 9% lower risk of developing the disease. The research has gained approval from experts. Dr. Shimabukuro, a professor from Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, agreed, furthermore adding that “increased exercise intensity due to faster walking speeds can result in a greater stimulus for physiological (生理的) functions and better health conditions.” He pointed out the importance of walking speed in reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. He also suggested that we integrate brisk walking into our daily routine, which can be a simple yet effective strategy to prevent the attack of type 2 diabetes and promote better well-being. 8. What is key to reducing diabetes risk, according to the new study? A. Type of activity. B. Frequency of walks. C. Intensity of steps. D. Speed of development. 9. Which of the following is the closest in meaning to “brisk walking” in paragraph 1? A. Walking slowly; B. Walking casually. C. Walking rapidly. D. Walking regularly. 10. How much did diabetes risk drop for those walking 3-4 mph? A. 15%. B. 24%. C. 39%. D. 9%. 11. How is the last paragraph mainly developed? A. By applying figures. B. By quoting a patient. C. By analyzing causes. D. By giving an example. 【答案】8. C 9. C 10. B 11. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了关于步行速度与2型糖尿病风险之间关系的新研究发现，详细阐述了不同步行速度对降低2型糖尿病风险的具体影响，并引用了专家意见来支持这一研究结果。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“After a follow-up period of eight years on average, compared with easy or casual walking, those who walked an average or normal pace had a 15% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the researchers found. Walking at a “fairly brisk” pace meant a 24% lower risk than those who easily or casually walked. And “brisk walking” had the biggest benefit: a 39% reduction in risk. (研究人员发现，平均经过八年的随访期后，与慢走或随意散步相比，以平均或正常步速行走的人患2型糖尿病的风险降低15%以“相当轻快”的步速行走，相比慢走或随意散步的人，患病风险降低24%。而“快走”的益处最大：患病风险降低 39%。)”可知，研究主要探讨的是步行速度与患2型糖尿病风险的关系，步行速度其实体现的就是运动强度，速度越快，强度越大，越能降低患糖尿病的风险。故选C。 【9题详解】 词义猜测题。根据划线单词所在句“Brisk walking is associated with a nearly 40% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life, according to the study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.(根据发表在《英国运动医学杂志》上的这项研究，……与日后患2型糖尿病的风险降低近40%相关。)”可知，“brisk walking”在文中指的是一种能够带来较大益处、明显降低患 2 型糖尿病风险的步行方式。再根据第四段“A “fairly brisk” pace was 3 to 4 miles per hour. And “brisk walking” was more than 4 miles per hour.(“相当轻快”的步速是每小时3至4英里。“brisk walking”则是每小时超过4英里。)”可知，“brisk walking”被定义为超过每小时4英里，是比“fairly brisk”（每小时3至4英里）速度更快的步行，所以其意思应该是快速地走。故选C。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“A “fairly brisk” pace was 3 to 4 miles per hour.(“相当轻快”的步速是每小时3至4英里。)”可知，步行速度每小时 3至4英里被定义为“fairly brisk” pace；再根据文章第三段“Walking at a “fairly brisk” pace meant a 24% lower risk than those who easily or casually walked.(以“相当轻快”的步速行走，相比慢走或随意散步的人，患病风险降低24%。)”可知，以“fairly brisk”行走意味着比慢走或随意散步的人患糖尿病的风险降低24%。故选B。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Dr. Shimabukuro, a professor from Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, agreed, furthermore adding that “increased exercise intensity due to faster walking speeds can result in a greater stimulus for physiological (生理的) functions and better health conditions.” He pointed out the importance of walking speed in reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. He also suggested that we integrate brisk walking into our daily routine, which can be a simple yet effective strategy to prevent the attack of type 2 diabetes and promote better well-being. (来自福岛医科大学医学院的Shimabukuro教授对此表示认同，并且补充说，“更快的步行速度带来的运动强度增加，能对生理功能产生更大的刺激，进而改善健康状况。” 他指出了步行速度在降低患 2 型糖尿病风险方面的重要性。他还建议我们将快走融入日常生活，这可以是一种简单而有效的策略，以预防 2 型糖尿病的侵袭，促进身体健康。)”可知，最后一段以Shimabukuro教授为例，对研究进行了认可，由此可知，最后一段是通过举例展开的。故选D。 D Smart watches have exploded in popularity in recent years and companies have been marketing these devices less as luxury products and more as essential medical devices necessities for anyone concerned about health. But do smart watches, which constantly monitor our vital signs, really lead us to better health? One recent study found that people trying to lose weight who used wearable technology to help actually lost less weight than those watch-free people. I also worry that smart watches can disturb our ability to know our own bodies. “It’s an extension of our digital culture.” said coach Brad Stulberg. “Our culture promotes the limiting belief that measurable achievement is the dominant arbiter (仲裁者) of success, and these devices play right into that,” he told me. “It’s like you’re trying to win at a game instead of living your life. Instead of learning what your body feels like, you have a number.” What he said was true of me. Sometimes I would wake up in the morning and check my smart watch to see how I slept-instead of just taking a moment to notice that I was still tired. I started to feel that my health wasn’t grounded in my own body anymore, or even in my mind. I didn’t know how my workout had gone until I opened the watch. I had been using the numbers it offered as a shortcut to feeling good enough in general. Of course these watches can be useful: for health data, reminding you to move more. But if you’re thinking of a break from the numbers, I propose a challenge for the year ahead: try getting your feedback from your body instead of a device. That’s what I did. At some point in the pandemic (疫病), I took off my watch. It left a white line on my wrist where it had spent years blocking the sun. Then I lost it and never bothered to find it. 12. What do companies prefer to advertise their smart watches as? A. Must-have items. B. High-end products. C. Life-saving devices. D. Cutting-edge monitors. 13. What does Brad Stulberg probably think of smart watches? A. They can monitor our vital signs. B. They disconnect us from our bodies. C. They represent the great digital culture. D. They can measure the success of a workout. 14. Why didn’t the author look for his smart watch? A. Because he didn’t feel himself. B. Because the pandemic stopped him. C. Because he wanted less reliance on it. D. Because there was no hope of finding it. 15. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To advertise wearable smart watches. B. To report the findings of a recent study C. To suggest a break from smart devices. D. To discuss limitations of digital culture. 【答案】12. A 13. B 14. C 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讨论了智能手表在健康监测方面的作用及其可能带来的问题，作者通过个人经历和观察，对智能手表的普及及其对人体健康感知的影响进行了分析和反思，并提出了挑战和建议。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Smart watches have exploded in popularity in recent years and companies have been marketing these devices less as luxury products and more as essential medical devices necessities for anyone concerned about health.(近年来，智能手表大受欢迎，各公司在推广这类设备时，不再将其过多定位为奢侈品，而是更倾向于把它们当作任何关注健康的人必备的医疗设备。)”可知，公司在营销这些设备时，不再过多将其作为奢侈品，而是更多地作为任何关注健康的人必备的医疗设备必需品。故选A。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段Brad Stulberg 多说的话““It’s like you’re trying to win at a game instead of living your life. Instead of learning what your body feels like, you have a number.”(“这就好比你不是在过自己的生活，而是在试图赢得一场游戏。你不去了解自己身体的感受，取而代之的是一个数字。”)”可知，他认为使用智能手表就像在玩游戏而不是在生活，人们不再去了解自己身体的感受，取而代之的是一个数字。也就是说他认为智能手表切断了我们与自身身体感受的联系。故选B。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Sometimes I would wake up in the morning and check my smart watch to see how I slept-instead of just taking a moment to notice that I was still tired. I started to feel that my health wasn’t grounded in my own body anymore, or even in my mind. I didn’t know how my workout had gone until I opened the watch.(有时我早上醒来，会查看智能手表，看看自己的睡眠情况，而不是花点时间去感受自己是否仍感到疲惫。我开始觉得自己的健康状况不再取决于我自身的身体，甚至也不取决于我的意识。在打开手表之前，我不知道自己的锻炼效果如何。)”可知，作者意识到自己过度依赖智能手表数据，影响自己对身体的感知。再根据第四段“But if you’re thinking of a break from the numbers, I propose a challenge for the year ahead: try getting your feedback from your body instead of a device.(但如果你想暂时摆脱这些数字，我提议在未来一年迎接一个挑战：尝试从自己的身体而非设备中获取反馈。)”可推测，作者摘下手表并弄丢后不再寻找，正是因为他想要减少对智能手表的依赖。故选C。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，文章开篇提出智能手表是否真能带来健康的疑问，接着通过研究、他人观点及自身经历阐述智能手表存在的问题，如干扰对自身身体的感知等。然后文章第四段“But if you’re thinking of a break from the numbers, I propose a challenge for the year ahead: try getting your feedback from your body instead of a device.(但如果你想暂时摆脱这些数字，我提议在未来一年迎接一个挑战：尝试从自己的身体而非设备中获取反馈。)”则明确建议人们摆脱智能设备的数据，从身体自身获取反馈。故选C。 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。 Athletes prove it’s never too late to uncover your fitness potential. Whether you have big Olympic dreams or just want to finish a 5 km run, here are science-backed tips on how to kick start and keep an exercise routine. Pick an exercise you enjoy. People can stick with their works if they feel good. ____16____. If you like being in nature, plan a day hike or take up surfing. If you enjoy teamwork, look into recreational sports leagues in your area. Commit to about four weeks of exercise. This can help you build a new routine. People who were paid to exercise for 28 days were likely to continue exercising 10 months later. ____17____ Get a workout partner. You’ll be less likely to break from your training plan if a partner is counting on you to show up. In a study, 602 overweight employees from a company participated in a daily step challenge. Those on teams walked farther than those doing the challenge solo.____18____ Compete against someone. Trying to beat someone can improve your athletic performance. If you can’t find someone to compete with, recreate friendly competition with fitness apps.____19____ You can set a specific goal and time frame. Then invite others to join your competition. ____20____ If you haven’t worked out in a while and you’re not sure where to begin, focus on any kind of active movement. That includes doing housework, walking your dog or gardening. Basically, all movement counts and any movement is better than nothing. A. Focus on doing housework. B. The key to habits is repetition, C. Change your definition of “exercise.” D. So think about an exercise that delights you. E. They didn’t want to let their teammates down. F. They allow you to race against others around a virtual world. G. Those competing against others did better in the step challenge. 【答案】16. D 17. B 18. E 19. F 20. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何开始并保持一项锻炼计划，给出了一些基于科学的建议。 【16题详解】 根据空前“Pick an exercise you enjoy. People can stick with their works if they feel good.(选择一项你喜欢的运动。如果感觉良好，人们就会坚持锻炼。)”可知，前文提到如果感觉良好人们就能坚持锻炼。选项D“So think about an exercise that delights you.(所以想想让你开心的一项运动。)”承接上文，强调要选择让自己开心的运动，与本段主旨相符。故选D。 【17题详解】 根据上文内容“Commit to about four weeks of exercise. This can help you build a new routine. People who were paid to exercise for 28 days were likely to continue exercising 10 months later.(坚持锻炼约四周。这有助于你养成新的日常锻炼习惯。那些获得报酬、连续锻炼28天的人，10个月后仍有可能继续坚持锻炼。)”可知，该段指出坚持锻炼约四周有助于建立新的日常习惯，还举例说明付费锻炼28天的人10个月后仍可能继续锻炼。这都在强调重复对养成习惯的重要性。选项B“The key to habits is repetition,(习惯的关键在于重复。)”能概括该段主旨。故选B。 【18题详解】 根据上文内容“In a study, 602 overweight employees from a company participated in a daily step challenge. Those on teams walked farther than those doing the challenge solo.(在一项研究中，来自一家公司的602名超重员工参加了每日步数挑战。团队中的成员比独自参加挑战的人走得更远。)”可知，上文提到有锻炼伙伴能让你更不容易打破训练计划，还举例公司超重员工参加每日步数挑战，团队成员比独自挑战的人走得更远。选项E“They didn’t want to let their teammates down.(他们不想让队友失望。)”延续上文内容，解释了团队成员走得更远的原因，符合逻辑。故选E。 【19题详解】 根据上文内容“If you can’t find someone to compete with, recreate friendly competition with fitness apps.(如果你找不到人竞争，那就借助健身应用程序重现友好竞争。它们让你能在虚拟世界里与其他人竞赛。)”可知，前文提到如果找不到人竞争，可以借助健身应用程序重现友好竞争。此空应进一步说明健身应用程序在竞争方面的作用。选项F“They allow you to race against others around a virtual world.(它们让你能在虚拟世界里与其他人竞赛。)”符合，其中“They”指代前文的“fitness apps”。故选F。 【20题详解】 空处为段首句，为本段主要内容。根据下文“If you haven’t worked out in a while and you’re not sure where to begin, focus on any kind of active movement. That includes doing housework, walking your dog or gardening. Basically, all movement counts and any movement is better than nothing.(如果你已经有一段时间没有锻炼，且不确定从哪里开始，那么专注于任何形式的积极活动。这包括做家务、遛狗或园艺。基本上，所有的活动都算数，任何活动都比不活动要好。)”可知，本段指出如果很久没锻炼且不知从何开始，那么像做家务、遛狗或园艺等任何积极的活动都可以，强调所有活动都算运动。选项C“Change your definition of “exercise.”(改变你对“锻炼”的定义。)”能统领该段内容，引出后文对锻炼定义的拓展。故选C。 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。 True humanity shines through in simple acts of kindness and love, lighting up the hope for the abandoned. In Los Angeles, the growing number of ____21____ animals is a sad reality, but heroes like rescuers Lisa Arturo and Lisa Chiarelli are ____22____ to easing animal homelessness, one ____23____ at a time. The rescue ____24____ began with a report of a stray dog (流浪犬) in Los Angeles. Rescuers Lisa Arturo and Lisa Chiarelli sprang into action, searching ____25____ through streets and knocking on doors. Their efforts eventually ____26____ when they found the dog lying on a woman’s doorstep. The ____27____ of the dog, who was weak and suffering, was heartbreaking. They ____28____ him to an animal hospital, where he was identified as having infections. Despite the serious situation, the Lisas ____29____ him back to health with love and care. The dog’s _____30_____ was remarkable. His tail wagged (摇摆) again, and his _____31_____ regained its shine, revealing his true handsomeness. Soon, a family _____32_____ him, and he became a loved member of their household. His new family _____33_____ called him a “goofball,” reflecting the perseverance of animals. This is just one of many stories of rescue heroes working to give animals a second. _____34_____ at love and happiness. By sharing their stories and encouraging others to “adopt, don’t shop”, we can create a positive impact and spread the message of hope and _____35_____. 21. A. wild B. young C. homeless D. dangerous 22. A. addicted B. committed C. opposed D. connected 23. A. rescue B. report C. request D. research 24. A. plan B. story C. center D. hero 25. A. quickly B. effortlessly C. sadly D. tirelessly 26. A. paid off B. carried out C. figured out D. showed off 27. A. appetite B. mood C. state D. behavior 28. A. rushed B. invited C. exposed D. introduced 29. A. held B. sent C. paid D. nursed 30. A. health B. spirit C. recovery D. condition 31. A. collar B. coat C. strength D. passion 32. A. saved B. purchased∴ C. adopted, D. treated 33. A. fondly B. simply- C. mistakenly D. officially 34. A. bite B. look C. hand D. chance 35. A. gratitude B. sympathy C. ambition D. change 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. B 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过讲述两位救援者Lisa Arturo和Lisa Chiarelli救助一只流浪狗的故事，展现了他们对动物的爱与关怀，以及他们为缓解动物无家可归问题所做的努力。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在洛杉矶，无家可归的动物数量日益增多，这是一个令人痛心的现实，但像救援人员Lisa Arturo和Lisa Chiarelli这样的英雄们，致力于一次救助一只动物，缓解动物无家可归的困境。A. wild野生的；B. young年轻的；C. homeless无家可归的；D. dangerous危险的。根据下文“but heroes like rescuers Lisa Arturo and Lisa Chiarelli are ____2____ to easing animal homelessness, one ____3____ at a time.”可知，空处指的是无家可归的动物。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在洛杉矶，无家可归的动物数量日益增多，这是一个令人痛心的现实，但像救援人员Lisa Arturo和Lisa Chiarelli这样的英雄们，致力于一次救助一只动物，缓解动物无家可归的困境。A. addicted上瘾的；B. committed忠诚的；C. opposed反对的；D. connected连接的。根据下文“Rescuers Lisa Arturo and Lisa Chiarelli sprang into action, searching ____5____ through streets and knocking on doors.”可知，救援人员致力于救助这些无家可归的动物。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在洛杉矶，无家可归的动物数量日益增多，这是一个令人痛心的现实，但像救援人员Lisa Arturo和Lisa Chiarelli这样的英雄们，致力于一次救助一只动物，缓解动物无家可归的困境。A. rescue救援；B. report报告；C. request请求；D. research研究。根据上文“easing animal homelessness”可知，这些救援人员是救助动物，由此可知，他们一次救助一只动物。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这次救援故事始于一则关于洛杉矶一只流浪犬报告。A. plan计划；B. story故事；C. center中心；D. hero英雄。根据后文内容，这是一个关于救援流浪狗的故事。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：救援人员Lisa Arturo和Lisa Chiarelli迅速行动起来，不知疲倦地在街头巷尾搜寻，挨家挨户敲门询问。A. quickly快速地；B. effortlessly毫不费力地；C. sadly悲伤地；D. tirelessly不知疲倦地。根据空后“searching …… through streets and knocking on doors.”可推测，她们不知疲倦地搜寻。故选D。 【26题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：最终，她们的努力得到了回报，她们发现那只狗躺在一位女士的家门口。A. paid off得到回报；B. carried out实施、执行；C. figured out弄清楚；D. showed off炫耀。根据下文“when they found the dog lying on a woman’s doorstep.”可知，她们终于找到了这只流浪狗。由此可知，她们的努力得到了回报。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这只狗身体虚弱、痛苦不堪，它的状况令人心碎。A. appetite胃口、食欲；B. mood心情；C. state状态；D. behavior行为。根据下文“who was weak and suffering”可知，小狗的状况非常糟糕。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她们赶紧把它送往一家动物医院，在那里，它被诊断出患有感染。A. rushed冲向、紧急送往；B. invited邀请；C. exposed暴露；D. introduced介绍。根据上文“The ____7____ of the dog, who was weak and suffering, was heartbreaking.”可知，这只小狗的状况非常糟糕，令人心碎。由此可推测，她们找到了小狗后，看到令人心碎的小狗，赶紧将小狗送去医院进行治疗。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：尽管情况严重，但两位Lisa用爱与关怀悉心照料它，使其恢复健康。A. held举办、持有；B. sent发送；C. paid支付；D. nursed照顾。根据空后“him back to health with love and care.”中的“back to health”可知，两位Lisa精心照料小狗，让小狗恢复健康。故选D。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这只狗的康复情况令人惊叹。A. health健康；B. spirit精神；C. recovery恢复；D. condition条件、状况。根据下文“His tail wagged (摇摆) again, and his ____11____ regained its shine, revealing his true handsomeness.”可知，小狗恢复地非常好。故选C。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：它的尾巴又开始摇摆，毛发也恢复了光泽，尽显帅气。A. collar衣领；B. coat外套、毛发；C. strength力量；D. passion热情。根据空后的“regained its shine”以及下文“revealing his true handsomeness”可知，小狗的毛发恢复了光泽，非常帅气。故选B。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：很快，一个家庭收养了它，它成为了这个家庭备受宠爱的一员。A. saved挽救；B. purchased购买；C. adopted领养、采用；D. treated治疗、对待。根据下文“he became a loved member of their household.”可知，小狗被一个家庭收养了。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：它的新家人亲切地称它为“goofball”，这也体现了动物顽强的生命力。A. fondly深情地；B. simply简单地；C. mistakenly错误地；D. officially正式地、官方地。根据上文“Soon, a family ____12____ him, and he became a loved member of their household.”可知，小狗成为了这个家庭备受宠爱的一员。由此可知，家人亲切地称呼小狗为“goofball”。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这只是众多救援英雄故事中一个，他们努力为动物们争取再次获得爱与幸福的机会。A. bite咬；B. look看；C. hand手；D. chance机会。根据全文内容可知，正是这些救援人员的救助，小狗才重获健康，并且被一个家庭收养，得到了爱与幸福。由此可知，她们为动物争取了再次获得爱与幸福的机会。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：通过分享他们的故事，并鼓励其他人“领养，不购买”，我们能够产生积极的影响，传播希望与改变的信息。A. gratitude感激；B. sympathy同情；C. ambition野心；D. change改变。根据上文“This is just one of many stories of rescue heroes working to give animals a second. ____14____ at love and happiness.”可知，救援人员为动物争取了再次获得爱与幸福的机会。也就是说，通过救助动物，我们可以给流浪动物带来希望并传播同情。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个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 On a Wednesday evening in September 2024, artists from Guangdong province presented the charm of Lingnan culture to New Zealanders at the National Museum in Wellington. The event, jointly ____36____ (hold) by several organizations including the China International Cultural Association and the Chinese Embassy, was aimed at boosting cultural exchanges between the two countries. Five artists from Guangdong gave ____37____ unique show to the audience, ____38____ featured the Lingnan school of Guqin art, Chaozhou Kung Fu tea art, and Canton Porcelain. The show attracted over 200 people and received significant ____39____ (recognize). A local resident, Barbara, said it was the largest Chinese cultural event she ____40____ (see) since 2019, calling it “amazing” and “impressive”. As a tea lover, she was ____41____ (true) impressed by the tea-related programs, ____42____ (appreciate) the depth of Chinese tea culture. The show helped locals gain insights ____43____ Guangdong’s culture and tourism, ____44____ (far) promoting exchanges and cooperation and adding vitality to China-New Zealand cultural relations. Guangdong, as the heart of Lingnan culture, the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road, _____45_____ a pioneer in China’s reform and opening-up, is working together with Hong Kong and Macao to build the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area into a world-class tourist destination. 【答案】36. held 37. a 38. which 39. recognition 40. had seen 41. truly 42. appreciating 43. into 44. further 45. and 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇新闻报道。文章报道了在2024年9月的一个周三晚上，来自中国广东省的艺术家们在新西兰惠灵顿国家博物馆向当地人展示了岭南文化的魅力，旨在促进中新两国的文化交流。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：此次活动由中国国际文化交流协会、中国驻新西兰大使馆等多家机构联合举办，旨在促进两国间的文化交流。空处为非谓语动词担当后置定语；被修饰词“The event”和动词“hold”之间为被动关系，用过去分词形式。故填held。 【37题详解】 考查冠词。句意：五位来自广东的艺术家为观众带来了一场别具一格的演出，节目涵盖了岭南派古琴艺术、潮州工夫茶艺以及广彩瓷艺。修饰名词单数“show”，表示泛指，用不定冠词a。故填a。 【38题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：五位来自广东的艺术家为观众带来了一场别具一格的演出，节目涵盖了岭南派古琴艺术、潮州工夫茶艺以及广彩瓷艺。空处为定语从句的关系词；先行词为“a unique show”，在非限制性定语从句中担当主语，用关系代词which引导。故填which。 【39题详解】 考查名词。句意：这场演出吸引了200多名观众，并获得了高度认可。空处为名词形式担当宾语。故填recognition。 【40题详解】 考查谓语动词。句意：当地居民芭芭拉表示，这是自 2019 年以来她所见过规模最大的中国文化活动，她称其“精彩绝伦”且“令人印象深刻”。空处为从句谓语动词；根据“since 2019”以及主句时态可知，从句时态为过去完成时；主语为“she”，和动词“see”之间为主动关系。故填had seen。 【41题详解】 考查副词。句意：作为一名茶饮爱好者，与茶相关的节目令她大为赞叹，她对中国茶文化的深厚底蕴赞赏有加。修饰动词“impress”用副词形式。故填truly。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：作为一名茶饮爱好者，与茶相关的节目令她大为赞叹，她对中国茶文化的深厚底蕴赞赏有加。空处为非谓语动词担当状语；主语“she”和动词“appreciate”之间为主动关系，用现在分词形式。故填appreciating。 【43题详解】 考查介词。句意：这场演出帮助当地民众深入了解了广东的文化与旅游，进一步推动了双方的交流与合作，为中新文化关系注入了活力。空处为介词形式，构成搭配：insight into，意为“对……的了解”，符合句意。故填into。 【44题详解】 考查比较级。句意：这场演出帮助当地民众深入了解了广东的文化与旅游，进一步推动了双方的交流与合作，为中新文化关系注入了活力。空处为修饰动词“promote”表示“进一步地”，用“further”修饰。故填further。 【45题详解】 考查连词。句意：广东作为岭南文化的核心区域、海上丝绸之路的起点，以及中国改革开放的前沿阵地，正携手香港和澳门，致力于将粤港澳大湾区打造成为世界级旅游目的地。空处为连词形式，空前“the heart of Lingnan culture, the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road”和空后“a pioneer in China’s reform and opening-up”之间为并列关系，用连词“and”连接。故填and。 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，你校新建的图书馆已投入使用。请写信给曾经在你校学习的英国交换生Chris，并介绍你们学校新的图书馆。内容包括： (1)图书馆的基本情况：如设计、设备、藏书等； (2)你的感受。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题纸相应位置作答。 Dear Chris, How is everything going? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Chris, How is everything going? I’m really excited to tell you that our school’s new library has been put into use. It is a remarkable place with a modern and elegant design. The interior is spacious and filled with natural light. The library is furnished with advanced facilities and comfortable seating. There are numerous computers available for efficient searching. It boasts an extensive collection of books, including not only textbooks for various subjects but also a wide range of literature, science, and art works. I love spending time there. It’s a great place for learning and relaxation. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作中的告知信。要求考生给英国交换生Chris写封信，介绍学校新的图书馆。 【详解】1.词汇积累 兴奋的：excited→ thrilled 充满了：(be) filled with→ (be) full of 许多的：numerous→ a great number of 各种各样的：various→ a variety of 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：It boasts an extensive collection of books, including not only textbooks for various subjects but also a wide range of literature, science, and art works. 拓展句：It boasts an extensive collection of books, which include not only textbooks for various subjects but also a wide range of literature, science, and art works. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m really excited to tell you that our school’s new library has been put into use.（运用了that引导的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】The interior is spacious and filled with natural light.（运用了and连接的并列谓语） 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。 Tyler always accompanied his Grandpa Charlie on a daily walk. Grandpa loved waving at people in cars. It brought people joy, and when they waved back, it brightened his day too. One day, cold and windy, Grandpa wrapped a gray scarf (围巾) around his face and neck, put on his red hat and then stepped outside with Tyler as usual. He waved to the cars and people all waved back excitedly. They turned a corner and met an old man wearing a brown hat and a scarf. It was Henry, whose wife died recently. Frowning, Henry complained, “My doctor is making me take walks. I hate it. It’s fall, but it feels like the dead of winter.” Suddenly, a gust of wind blew off both men’s hats. The hats flew toward the duck pond, and Henry’s went in. Tyler ran down the hill and grabbed Grandpa’s hat off the grass and fished Henry’s out of the water. He ran back up the hill and went to Henry, holding out his hat. “It’s wet. Throw it away. I’ll buy a new hat.” Henry said, walking past them. Tyler stared at his Grandpa’s red hat and came up with a plan. Tyler told Grandpa and got support. Tyler caught up with Henry and said Grandpa Charlie wanted him to have the red hat to keep warm. Staring at Tyler, Henry hesitated, but finally put it on and said thanks. A car passed, and the people inside waved at Henry. Another car passed and honked. Henry looked confused. When the people in the third car waved at Henry, he waved back. Tyler smiled. His plan was working. The next evening, Tyler took á walk with Grandpa as usual. It was still cold and windy, so Grandpa wore his old blue fishing hat and a scarf pulled up to his nose. He waved to three cars, but the people inside didn’t seem to notice him. Finally, a car passed, and a little girl yelled, “There’s the man in the red hat!” She pointed past Tyler and Grandpa. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 They turned around and saw Henry waving back to the little girl. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A week later, Henry went to Grandpa’s birthday party with a special gift. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 They turned around and saw Henry waving back to the little girl. Henry had a big smile on his face his eyes shining with excitement. “It seems the red hat has brought you a lot of joy, Henry,” Grandpa said warmly. Henry nodded vigorously, his face beaming. “It did. I used to think these walks were just a tiresome chore, but now I truly look forward to them every day. Thanks to you and Tyler. You have no idea how much this has changed my life.” A week later, Henry went to Grandpa’s birthday party with a special gift. It was a beautiful new scarf, soft and warm, in Grandpa’s favorite color. “This is to thank you for the red hat and for making me enjoy walks again,” Henry said sincerely. His voice was filled with gratitude and his expression was one of kindness and friendship. Grandpa happily accepted the gift, his eyes filled with surprise and delight. Everyone at the party was happy to see Henry’s remarkable change and the deepening friendship between them. They all knew that a simple act of kindness had created a wonderful connection among them. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Tyler和他的爷爷Charlie以及邻居Henry之间的故事，展现了善良行为如何带来积极的变化和加深人与人之间的友谊。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“他们转过身，看到Henry正向那个小女孩挥手回应。”以及第二段首句内容“一周后，Henry带着一份特别的礼物参加了Charlie爷爷的生日派对。”可知，第一段可描写Henry现在喜欢上了散步。 ②由第二段首句内容“一周后，Henry带着一份特别的礼物参加了Charlie爷爷的生日派对。”可知，第二段可描写Henry送给Charlie一条围巾，Henry很感激Charlie送给自己的红帽子，因为红帽子改变了Henry的生活。 2.续写线索：他们看到了Henry正在挥手回应女孩——Henry脸上挂着笑容，眼中满是兴奋——Charlie爷爷觉得红帽子给Henry带来了欢乐——Henry感谢他们，说正是他们送的红帽子使自己喜欢上了散步——在Charlie爷爷的生日派对上，Henry给Charlie爷爷带来了一份礼物——那是一条漂亮的围巾——Henry对Charlie表达了感激之情，说红帽子改变了自己，让他拥有了美妙的联系 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①认为：think/consider/believe ②不知道：have no idea/don’t know ③充满了：be filled with/be full of 情绪类 ①开心：joy/delight ②真诚地：sincerely/genuinely 【点睛】【高分句型1】I used to think these walks were just a tiresome chore, but now I truly look forward to them every day.（运用了省略that的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】Grandpa happily accepted the gift, his eyes filled with surprise and delight.独立主格结构作状语that） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ ★启用前注意保密 大湾区2024—2025学年度高二年级第一学期期末统一测试英语 本试卷共8页，三部分，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。 注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的学校、班级、姓名、考场号、座位号和准考证号填写在答题卡上，将条形码横贴在答题卡“条形码粘贴处”。 2. 作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔在答题卡上将对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。答案不能答在试卷上。 3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答无效。 4. 考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A To help your family have a better tour in Europe, we provide here the top four family vacations, considering attractions, hotels and vacationers’ opinions. London, England This city attracts visitors young and old with its London Zoo, West End theatre district and London Eye among other sights. It is known for its high price, but you can find budget-friendly accommodation at chain hotels or rental houses. You can also easily move around the city using the affordable Tube or by taking a ride on London’s unique red buses. Dubrovnik, Croatia Dubrovnik appeals to travelers of all ages with its Baroque architecture and natural beauty. History enthusiasts and “Game of Thrones fans will love this charming European town for its medieval (中世纪) walls and castles. Much of the HBO show was filmed in the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Old City of Dubrovnik, where many of the town’s centuries-old buildings are untouched. Paris, France With kid-friendly attractions like the Centre Pompidou and the Luxembourg Gardens, the City of Light offers a fun and enriching vacation. And let’s not forget the Eiffel Tower, which is sure to delight your children. Nearby Disneyland Paris is also a popular attraction for those with little ones. Prague, Czech Republic (1) Prague’s fairy-tale setting leaves a lasting impression on its visitors. Kids will have fun out of seeing the odd Dancing House, engaging with the interactive exhibits at the Museum of Senses, exploring Prague Castle and trying to make sense of the Prague Astronomical Clock. Meanwhile, parents will love the city’s rich cultural heritage, tasty beer and reasonable prices. 1. Which city is suitable for families interested in architecture of the Middle Ages? A. London. B. Dubrovnik. C. Paris. D. Prague. 2. What can visitors do in Prague? A. Make a clock B. Read fairy tales. C. Have fun dancing. D. Interact with exhibits. 3. What do the four destinations all have according to this text? A. Red buses. B. Kid-friendly spots. C. Filming sites. D. Fairy-tale settings. B “It’s somewhat surreal,” Minnie Payne, a 90-year-old woman, said upon earning her master’s degree and becoming the oldest documented student to complete coursework at the University of North Texas (UNT). Prior to Payne, Elmer Kretzschmar, a 97-year-old, was the only individual at UNT to have received a degree at such an advanced age. Kretzschmar received his master’s in education in 2009, having completed his coursework 30 years earlier in the 1970s. Born to workers, Payne grew up in a small South Carolina town where there was only one cinema, one drugstore, one gas station, and one grocery store. She graduated from high school in 1950 and then started to work to support her family. Over the course of her life, Payne held various jobs, including being a saleswoman, a temporary teacher, and a word processor. However, she always had a desire to pursue university. Therefore, in her late 60s, she registered at Texas Woman’s University and obtained her bachelor’s degree (学士学位) in general studies in 2006. This led to her continuing academic journey at UNT. During her time at UNT, she took many online courses, which eventually switched to in-person meetings. She wasn’t able to make the in-person classes and ended up facing a challenge. Fortunately, her former adviser suggested an alternative path, allowing her to earn her master’s degree by focusing on different things. She chose writing, which she has always had a love for. Studying at UNT was challenging but Payne succeeded after spending many all-nighters and committing a significant amount of time to her studies. And she’s not done yet. “I have achieved a significant milestone, but I feel that I still have plenty of rewarding moments ahead,” she said. “I intend to work until the very end because if I’m not pursuing, something worthwhile or helping others, I won’t be a happy camper.” 4. Why does the author mention Kretzschmar? A. To highlight Payne’s uniqueness. B. To indicate Kretzschmar’s hard work. C. To analyze the two students’ similarity. D. To introduce another excellent graduate. 5. What might the background information imply about young Payne? A. She lacked university ambition then: B. She possessed superb teaching skills. C. Jobs were easy to find in those days. D. Universities were inaccessible to her. 6. What caused Payne to be in a difficult situation while studying at UNT? A. Failure to attend classes. B. Suffering from a disease. C. Too many online courses. D. Choosing a different path. 7. What are the last two paragraphs mainly about? A Her deep-seated habit. B. Her intention of working hard. C. Her hard-earned success. D. Her pursuit of a meaningful life. C When it comes to walking and type 2 diabetes (糖尿病) risk, it’s not just how much you do it that helps, it’s also how fast you move, a new study has found. Brisk walking is associated with a nearly 40% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life, according to the study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Authors of the study reviewed 10 previous studies conducted between 1999 and 2022, which assessed links between walking speed and the development of type 2 diabetes among adults from the United States, the United Kingdom and Japan. After a follow-up period of eight years on average, compared with easy or casual walking, those who walked an average or normal pace had a 15% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the researchers found. Walking at a “fairly brisk” pace meant a 24% lower risk than those who easily or casually walked. And “brisk walking” had the biggest benefit: a 39% reduction in risk. Easy or casual walking was defined as less than 2 miles per hour. Average or normal pace was defined as 2 to 3 miles per hour. A “fairly brisk” pace was 3 to 4 miles per hour. And “brisk walking” was more than 4 miles per hour. Each kilometer increase in walking speed above brisk was associated with a 9% lower risk of developing the disease. The research has gained approval from experts. Dr. Shimabukuro, a professor from Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, agreed, furthermore adding that “increased exercise intensity due to faster walking speeds can result in a greater stimulus for physiological (生理的) functions and better health conditions.” He pointed out the importance of walking speed in reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. He also suggested that we integrate brisk walking into our daily routine, which can be a simple yet effective strategy to prevent the attack of type 2 diabetes and promote better well-being. 8. What is key to reducing diabetes risk, according to the new study? A. Type of activity. B. Frequency of walks. C. Intensity of steps. D. Speed of development. 9. Which of the following is the closest in meaning to “brisk walking” in paragraph 1? A. Walking slowly; B. Walking casually. C. Walking rapidly. D. Walking regularly. 10. How much did diabetes risk drop for those walking 3-4 mph? A. 15%. B. 24%. C. 39%. D. 9%. 11. How is the last paragraph mainly developed? A. By applying figures. B. By quoting a patient. C. By analyzing causes. D. By giving an example. D Smart watches have exploded in popularity in recent years and companies have been marketing these devices less as luxury products and more as essential medical devices necessities for anyone concerned about health. But do smart watches, which constantly monitor our vital signs, really lead us to better health? One recent study found that people trying to lose weight who used wearable technology to help actually lost less weight than those watch-free people. I also worry that smart watches can disturb our ability to know our own bodies. “It’s an extension of our digital culture.” said coach Brad Stulberg. “Our culture promotes the limiting belief that measurable achievement is the dominant arbiter (仲裁者) of success, and these devices play right into that,” he told me. “It’s like you’re trying to win at a game instead of living your life. Instead of learning what your body feels like, you have a number.” What he said was true of me. Sometimes I would wake up in the morning and check my smart watch to see how I slept-instead of just taking a moment to notice that I was still tired. I started to feel that my health wasn’t grounded in my own body anymore, or even in my mind. I didn’t know how my workout had gone until I opened the watch. I had been using the numbers it offered as a shortcut to feeling good enough in general. Of course these watches can be useful: for health data, reminding you to move more. But if you’re thinking of a break from the numbers, I propose a challenge for the year ahead: try getting your feedback from your body instead of a device. That’s what I did. At some point in the pandemic (疫病), I took off my watch. It left a white line on my wrist where it had spent years blocking the sun. Then I lost it and never bothered to find it. 12. What do companies prefer to advertise their smart watches as? A. Must-have items. B. High-end products. C. Life-saving devices. D. Cutting-edge monitors. 13. What does Brad Stulberg probably think of smart watches? A. They can monitor our vital signs. B. They disconnect us from our bodies. C. They represent the great digital culture. D. They can measure the success of a workout. 14. Why didn’t the author look for his smart watch? A. Because he didn’t feel himself. B. Because the pandemic stopped him. C. Because he wanted less reliance on it. D. Because there was no hope of finding it. 15. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To advertise wearable smart watches. B. To report the findings of a recent study C. To suggest a break from smart devices. D. To discuss limitations of digital culture. 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。 Athletes prove it’s never too late to uncover your fitness potential. Whether you have big Olympic dreams or just want to finish a 5 km run, here are science-backed tips on how to kick start and keep an exercise routine. Pick an exercise you enjoy. People can stick with their works if they feel good. ____16____. If you like being in nature, plan a day hike or take up surfing. If you enjoy teamwork, look into recreational sports leagues in your area. Commit to about four weeks of exercise. This can help you build a new routine. People who were paid to exercise for 28 days were likely to continue exercising 10 months later. ____17____ Get a workout partner. You’ll be less likely to break from your training plan if a partner is counting on you to show up. In a study, 602 overweight employees from a company participated in a daily step challenge. Those on teams walked farther than those doing the challenge solo.____18____ Compete against someone. Trying to beat someone can improve your athletic performance. If you can’t find someone to compete with, recreate friendly competition with fitness apps.____19____ You can set a specific goal and time frame. Then invite others to join your competition. ____20____ If you haven’t worked out in a while and you’re not sure where to begin, focus on any kind of active movement. That includes doing housework, walking your dog or gardening. Basically, all movement counts and any movement is better than nothing. A. Focus on doing housework. B. The key to habits is repetition, C. Change your definition of “exercise.” D. So think about an exercise that delights you. E. They didn’t want to let their teammates down. F. They allow you to race against others around a virtual world. G. Those competing against others did better in the step challenge. 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。 True humanity shines through in simple acts of kindness and love lighting up the hope for the abandoned. In Los Angeles, the growing number of ____21____ animals is a sad reality, but heroes like rescuers Lisa Arturo and Lisa Chiarelli are ____22____ to easing animal homelessness, one ____23____ at a time. The rescue ____24____ began with a report of a stray dog (流浪犬) in Los Angeles. Rescuers Lisa Arturo and Lisa Chiarelli sprang into action, searching ____25____ through streets and knocking on doors. Their efforts eventually ____26____ when they found the dog lying on a woman’s doorstep. The ____27____ of the dog, who was weak and suffering, was heartbreaking. They ____28____ him to an animal hospital, where he was identified as having infections. Despite the serious situation, the Lisas ____29____ him back to health with love and care. The dog’s _____30_____ was remarkable. His tail wagged (摇摆) again, and his _____31_____ regained its shine, revealing his true handsomeness. Soon, a family _____32_____ him, and he became a loved member of their household. His new family _____33_____ called him a “goofball,” reflecting the perseverance of animals. This is just one of many stories of rescue heroes working to give animals a second. _____34_____ at love and happiness. By sharing their stories and encouraging others to “adopt, don’t shop”, we can create a positive impact and spread the message of hope and _____35_____. 21. A. wild B. young C. homeless D. dangerous 22. A. addicted B. committed C. opposed D. connected 23. A. rescue B. report C. request D. research 24. A. plan B. story C. center D. hero 25. A. quickly B. effortlessly C. sadly D. tirelessly 26. A. paid off B. carried out C. figured out D. showed off 27. A. appetite B. mood C. state D. behavior 28. A. rushed B. invited C. exposed D. introduced 29. A. held B. sent C. paid D. nursed 30. A. health B. spirit C. recovery D. condition 31. A. collar B. coat C. strength D. passion 32. A. saved B. purchased∴ C. adopted, D. treated 33 A. fondly B. simply- C. mistakenly D. officially 34. A. bite B. look C. hand D. chance 35. A. gratitude B. sympathy C. ambition D. change 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 On a Wednesday evening in September 2024, artists from Guangdong province presented the charm of Lingnan culture to New Zealanders at the National Museum in Wellington. The event, jointly ____36____ (hold) by several organizations including the China International Cultural Association and the Chinese Embassy, was aimed at boosting cultural exchanges between the two countries. Five artists from Guangdong gave ____37____ unique show to the audience, ____38____ featured the Lingnan school of Guqin art, Chaozhou Kung Fu tea art, and Canton Porcelain. The show attracted over 200 people and received significant ____39____ (recognize). A local resident, Barbara, said it was the largest Chinese cultural event she ____40____ (see) since 2019, calling it “amazing” and “impressive”. As a tea lover, she was ____41____ (true) impressed by the tea-related programs, ____42____ (appreciate) the depth of Chinese tea culture. The show helped locals gain insights ____43____ Guangdong’s culture and tourism, ____44____ (far) promoting exchanges and cooperation and adding vitality to China-New Zealand cultural relations. Guangdong, as the heart of Lingnan culture, the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road, _____45_____ a pioneer in China’s reform and opening-up, is working together with Hong Kong and Macao to build the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area into a world-class tourist destination. 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，你校新建的图书馆已投入使用。请写信给曾经在你校学习的英国交换生Chris，并介绍你们学校新的图书馆。内容包括： (1)图书馆的基本情况：如设计、设备、藏书等； (2)你的感受。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题纸相应位置作答。 Dear Chris, How is everything going? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Tyler always accompanied his Grandpa Charlie on a daily walk. Grandpa loved waving at people in cars. It brought people joy, and when they waved back, it brightened his day too. One day cold and windy, Grandpa wrapped a gray scarf (围巾) around his face and neck, put on his red hat and then stepped outside with Tyler as usual. He waved to the cars and people all waved back excitedly. They turned a corner and met an old man wearing a brown hat and a scarf. It was Henry, whose wife died recently. Frowning, Henry complained, “My doctor is making me take walks. I hate it. It’s fall, but it feels like the dead of winter.” Suddenly, a gust of wind blew off both men’s hats. The hats flew toward the duck pond, and Henry’s went in. Tyler ran down the hill and grabbed Grandpa’s hat off the grass and fished Henry’s out of the water. He ran back up the hill and went to Henry, holding out his hat. “It’s wet. Throw it away. I’ll buy a new hat.” Henry said, walking past them. Tyler stared at his Grandpa’s red hat and came up with a plan. Tyler told Grandpa and got support. Tyler caught up with Henry and said Grandpa Charlie wanted him to have the red hat to keep warm. Staring at Tyler, Henry hesitated, but finally put it on and said thanks. A car passed, and the people inside waved at Henry. Another car passed and honked. Henry looked confused. When the people in the third car waved at Henry, he waved back. Tyler smiled. His plan was working. The next evening, Tyler took á walk with Grandpa as usual. It was still cold and windy, so Grandpa wore his old blue fishing hat and a scarf pulled up to his nose. He waved to three cars, but the people inside didn’t seem to notice him. Finally, a car passed, and a little girl yelled, “There’s the man in the red hat!” She pointed past Tyler and Grandpa. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 They turned around and saw Henry waving back to the little girl. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A week later, Henry went to Grandpa’s birthday party with a special gift. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$