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邢台市2024—2025学年高三（上）期末测试 英语 注意事项： 1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. What do the speakers need to buy? A. A few chairs. B. A dinner table. C. A fridge. 2. What is the man? A. A Chinese teacher in a school. B. A Chinese teacher in a university. C. An English teacher in a university. 3. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. In a restaurant. B. In an office. C. At home. 4. What does the woman do? A. A driver. B. A doctor. C. A salesperson. 5. What was the man doing when the accident took place? A. He was riding his bike. B. He was driving the car. C. He was sitting on the bus. 第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What does the woman advise the boy to do? A. Have a rest at home. B. Go to the nearest clinic. C. Call the doctor right away. 7. Why does the boy refuse to see the doctor today? A. He dislikes seeing doctors. B. He wants to take the test. C. He didn’t make the appointment. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What’s the man’s major? A. French. B. Chinese. C. English. 9. Which is a requirement for this job? A. Studying abroad. B. Working with children. C. Working in a training center. 10. When will the man be off work? A. On Mondays. B. On Saturdays. C. On Sundays. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What does the band care about? A. The school. B. The society. C. The environment. 12. Who plays the keyboard in the band? A. Lucy. B. Ivan. C. Alice. 13. What’s the woman’s attitude to joining the band? A. Positive. B. Uncertain. C. Indifferent. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What kind of person is Susan? A. Outgoing. B. Unfriendly. C. Shy. 15. How is Anna getting along with Susan? A. Very well. B. Rather badly. C. Just okay. 16. What does the man plan to do? A. Play with Anna. B. Make Susan feel proud. C. Try to get on with Susan. 听第10段材料，回答第17 至20题。 17. How long will the exhibition be held? A. About half a month. B. About one month. C. About two months. 18. What will be on display in the exhibition? A. Footballs. B. Clothes. C. Oil paintings. 19. What is Lowry? A. An artist. B. A student. C. A ticket seller. 20. What is a must for a student to buy the ticket? A. A telephone. B. A student card. C. Some recent works. 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 In the US, Hickory is a good place to visit in North Carolina. Here are some must-do activities for visitors. Kidsfest Kidsfest in October always has loads of fun the whole family can enjoy. And what makes it one-of-a-kind is that it represents the younger generation of Hickory while inviting the older generations there to guide the kids in their fun-filled way. This year, Kidsfest will have a DJ back on the stage for several days. Come see a petting zoo and enjoy free toys, balloon animals, face painting and more. Heritage Festival With hundreds of artisans and demonstrators in period-appropriate clothing Hart Square Village comes alive in October of its 39th Heritage Festival this year. Experience history through cotton baling and apple-butter making, all set to the tunes (曲调) of old-time music. Visit the featured site — one of the USA’s largest collection of historic log structures, and enjoy yourself in this unforgettable event. Murray’s Mill Harvest Folk Festival Head to Murray’s Mill to catch this year’s 40th annual festival in September. This event celebrates Catawba County’s cultural heritage with a variety of exhibits, craftsmen (手艺人), vendors (摊贩), activities, and more! Check out the lines of old and valuable cars and tractors, traditional food preparations, and awesome local bands! You won’t want to miss this fun family event. Fall Festival at Heritage Valley Farm Support our local farmers and join the fun at Heritage Valley Farm in September! Enjoy a celebration full of animals, food and drink vendors, games, and more! Stop by the pumpkin patch to pick up the perfect pumpkin for carving or painting! Don’t miss the live music or photo bus opportunities to make fun memories. 1. What is special about Kidsfest? A. Having live music. B. Being friendly to family pets. C. Integrating different age groups. D. Showing colorfully painted faces. 2. What do the four activities have in common? A. They present cultural heritage in the same way. B. They benefit the local farmers and vendors best. C. They usually do good for artists and craftsmen. D. They are available to visitors in the season of fall. 3 Where is the text probably from? A. A technology blog. B. A travel website. C. A financial news website. D. A sports event report website. B A high school math teacher at St. Mary’s Academy in New Orleans, Michelle Blouin-Williams, set a school-wide math contest with a challenging bonus question. That bonus question asked students to create a new proof for the Pythagorean theorem (勾股定理), a fundamental principle of geometry, using trigonometry (三角学), which had been believed to be impossible for nearly 2,000 years. In December 2022, Calcea Johnson and Ne’Kiya Jackson, seniors at St. Mary’ s Academy, stepped up to the challenge. The $500 prize money was a motivating factor. After months of work, they submitted their proofs to their teachers. With the contest behind them, their teachers encouraged the students to present at a mathematics conference, and then to seek to publish their work. Amazingly, despite their impressive achievements, they insisted they were not math geniuses. When they set out to create a new Pythagorean theorem proof, they didn’t know that for thousands of years, one using trigonometry was thought to be impossible. Calcea and Ne’Kiya had studied geometry and some trigonometry when they started working on their proofs, but they said they didn’t feel math was easy. As the contest went on, they spent almost all their free time developing their ideas. “The garbage can was full of paper. If that didn’t work, she would throw it in the trash,” Cal Johnson, Calcea’s. dad, said. Neliska Jackson, Ne’ Kiya’s mother, said that most of the time, her daughter’s work was beyond her work. To document their work, math teachers at St. Mary’s Academy submitted their proofs to an American Mathematical Society conference in Atlanta. “Our teacher approached us and asked us to actually present this,” Ne’Kiya said. “I was like, ‘Are you joking?’ But she wasn’t. So we went, got up there and presented and it went well, and it blew up. Last year when Ne’Kiya and Calcea graduated, they entered universities. Now in the universities, they’ve been working on further proofs of the Pythagorean theorem and believe they have found five more proofs. However, neither one is pursuing a career in math. “People might expect too much out of me if I become a mathematician,” Ne’Kiya said. 4. Why did Ne’Kiya and Calcea take up the challenge? A. They were talented in math. B. They were attracted by the prize. C. They thought it wasn’t that hard. D. They were inspired by their parents. 5. What can we know about Ne’Kiya and Calcea? A. They did well in study in middle school. B. They were aiming to make history. C. They learnt much from their teachers. D. They had some academic foundation about math. 6. How was Ne’Kiya and Calcea’s presentation at the conference? A. Interesting. B. Complicated. C. Successful. D. Imperfect. 7. What is the best title for the text? A. Two Students Solved A 2,000-year Math Puzzle B. Trigonometry Can Prove The Pythagorean Theorem C. Two Geniuses Have Proven The Pythagorean Theorem D. A Teacher Pushed Students To Create New Proofs C Over 60% of Central Asia suffers from desertification. Rising temperatures in parts of China, Uzbekistan, and many other countries have been a concern. Since the 1980s, much of the region has had a desert climate. However, the situation has now spread toward northern Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, southern Kazakhstan, and north-western China. Mountains have become hotter and wetter, making the glaciers smaller. Here, an increase in temperature and precipitation in the form of rain instead of snow has contributed to the melting of ice at mountain tops. Therefore, glaciers have less and less ice. As a consequence, less meltwater flows to nearby regions, causing water shortages. Desertification is also a huge issue in Africa. For example, poor harvesting and increasing barren lands continue to plague the inhabitants of Engaruka, Tanzania. In Mauritania, a drop in rainfall has worsened agricultural production and has left many farmers struggling to grow enough food to eat or sell. To solve desertification, various measures are taken in different countries. In Niger, local governments have improved land to restore soil fertility, which has positively affected the country whose economy is largely dependent on agriculture. Here, the farmers have been encouraged to follow the principle of farmer-managed natural regeneration. This technique involves the regeneration and increase of trees whose roots already lay underneath the land, encouraging significant tree growth. This has made the soil more productive, improved farmers’ income, and turned the lands greener than before. Villages in Kenya and Tanzania are fighting droughts and desertification by digging trenches that store water when it rains, thus keeping water for plants and trees. Some projects have helped fix sand dunes in north-western China. One of the problems of desertification is the migration of sands threatening roads, villages, and farmland. Dune-fixing is based on the straw-checkerboard technique, which involves planting straws of wheat, rice, and other plants in a checkerboard shape where half is buried and the other half is exposed. Desertification control efforts have also benefited people living there by creating jobs and increasing incomes by growing sand-fixing shrub species and building greenhouses. 8. What can we infer from paragraph 1? A. There is no desertification in African continent. B. The increase of rain has solved water shortages. C. The melting of ice on the mountains is a good sign. D. Desertification in Central Asia is worse than before. 9. What does the underlined word “plague” in the second paragraph probably mean? A. Amuse. B. Trouble. C. Shock. D. Puzzle. 10. What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A. The main causes of desertification. B. The various policies adopted by governments. C. The different ways of fighting desertification. D. The negative effects of desertification on people. 11. What is the purpose of planting straws of plants? A. To keep the sand from moving. B. To stop people going inside. C. To prevent animals from crossing. D. To build simple houses for people. D Have you ever wondered what chickens are talking about? Chickens are quite the communicators — their clucks, squawks and purrs are not just random sounds but a complex language system. These sounds are their way of interacting with the world and expressing joy, fear, and social connection to one another. Like humans, the “language” of chickens varies with age, environment, and surprisingly, domestication (驯化), giving us insights into their social structures and behaviours. Understanding these sounds can transform our approach to poultry (家禽) farming, enhancing chicken welfare and quality of life. Our research at Dalhousie University applies artificial intelligence (AI) to decode the language of chickens. It’s a project that is set to revolutionize our understanding of these feathered creatures and their communication methods, offering a window into their world that was previously closed to us. The use of AI and machine learning is like having a universal translator for chicken speech. AI can analyze vast amounts of audio data. Our algorithms (算法) are learning to recognize patterns and tiny differences in chicken sounds. This isn’t a simple task — chickens have a range of sounds that vary in pitch, tone, and context. But by using advanced data analysis techniques, we’re beginning to crack their code. This breakthrough in animal communication is not just a scientific achievement; it’s a step towards more humane and empathetic treatment of farm animals. One of the most exciting aspects of this research is understanding the emotional content behind these sounds. Are they stressed? Are they content? By understanding their emotional state, we can make more informed decisions about their care and environment. This project isn’t just about academic curiosity; it has real-world implications. We’re not only unlocking the secrets of avian (鸟类的) communication but also setting new standards for animal welfare. 12. What can be learned about chickens? A. They are communicative. B. They behave randomly. C. They lack emotions. D. They talk oddly. 13. What benefit will chickens get from the project? A. Better food quality. B. Faster growth rates. C. Better care. D. Enhanced social skills. 14. What is a highlight of the research? A. Revealing chickens’ behaviours. B. Understanding chickens’ emotions. C. Analyzing chickens’ living environment. D. Discovering advanced feeding methods. 15 What is the text mainly about? A. Enhancing animal health with AI. B. The secret of chickens’ life. C. Unlocking chickens’ language with AI. D. The future of poultry farming. 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。 In the digital age, people take many measures to protect their privacy online. ___16___ Your valuable information, browsing(浏览) history, and passwords can be easily got by others. Although governments around the world are taking steps to improve the situation, it's still largely up to individuals to try to preserve their privacy online. Here are some useful ways to protect your online privacy. Use strong codes(密码). A long and complicated code that combines special characters can be the first step towards securing yourself online. It is recommended that you should not use the same code in different social media. ___17___ Install (安装) a private network. Installing a private network is necessary for those who are fond of using public Wi-Fi. ___18___ If a person manages to hack your device or your connection, they cannot steal anything, as all your information will be unreadable. ___19___ The less information you expose to others, the smaller your digital footprint and the less data criminals can collect, expose, and use against you. Don’t share your personal information on social media platforms and chat apps. Avoid posting about vacations, family member names, car and banking information, schools you attended, or your birthday. Update social media privacy settings. It has been found that some companies are in partnership with social media platforms to exchange revenue (收益) with personal information. ___20___ You can update your social media privacy settings so that only permitted friends can view your posts, photos, and other information. A. Share as little as possible. B. However, some of them are of little use. C. Don’t share your privacy with your friends. D. However, the power to share personal data is in your hands. E. Also, try to keep your passwords secret and change them regularly. F. A private network can make sure that no one can see what you’re doing online. G. Many people connect their personal social media accounts to third-party apps. 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。 One evening, a man and his wife arrived at our hotel with their two grandchildren, a boy around twelve and a girl about seven. When I asked for the man’s ID and a credit card for the payment, he grew ___21___. “I’m paying in cash. I don’t need to give you anything else,” he said. I explained the hotel policy, noting that a credit card or a $150 cash deposit was ___22___. Frustrated, he raised his voice, accusing the system of being ___23___ to cash users. Eventually, he threw his credit card on the counter, ___24___ angrily. The grandchildren stood quietly, looking ___25___. Later that evening, the little girl surprised me by coming to the desk ___26___, holding a one-dollar bill. Then she explained in a shy voice, “My grandpa gave me this to buy bread for me and my brother. I want to give you my bread. Please ___27___ his rudeness.” Her sincerity ___28___ me deeply. I knelt to her level and said, “Sweetheart, you don’t need to give me anything. You can pick some ___29___ for you and your brother, and I’ll pay for them.” Her eyes lit up with _____30_____. She carefully selected a few items, _____31_____ me, and hurried back upstairs. The next morning, as the family was _____32_____, the man approached me with an apologetic look. “Sorry,” he said _____33_____. “I’ve been going through a rough time. I didn’t mean to be so rude.” At that moment, I realized his granddaughter’s small act of _____34_____ had bridged a gap of misunderstanding, reminding me of the power of empathy and _____35_____. 21. A. mature B. defensive C. grateful D. calm 22. A. avoided B. questioned C. required D. misunderstood 23. A. unfair B. legal C. unimportant D. common 24. A. nodding B. arguing C. smiling D. complaining 25. A. embarrassed B. puzzled C. satisfied D. excited 26. A. hesitantly B. confidently C. rudely D. sadly 27 A. bear B. forgive C. correct D. recognize 28. A. hurt B. taught C. praised D. touched 29. A. cards B. grapes C. snacks D. tickets 30. A. fear B. doubt C. regret D. appreciation 31. A. blamed B. ignored C. thanked D. interrupted 32. A. leaving B. returning C. planning D. waiting 33. A. coldly B. politely C. proudly D. cheerfully 34. A. courage B. humor C. curiosity D. generosity 35. A. kindness B. honesty C. patience D. discipline 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。 So far, smartphones have been a jack-of-all-trades. But can you imagine that in the near future, you’ll probably be able to use them to test if milk has gone bad without even ___36___ (open) the container? Researchers up to now ___37___ (develop) a new smartphone sensor to help with this. The high-tech method could one day reduce the current waste of 20% of dairy products. ___38___ (interest), the new sensor isn’t the world’s first non-invasive (非侵入性的) method of testing the freshness of milk. However, previous techniques either were too ___39___ (convenient) or only worked with transparent (透明的) and semi-transparent milk containers. The sensor, on the other hand, favors mass ___40___ (adopt), as it relies on the built-in vibration motor of the average smartphone. Contrary ___41___ the popular belief, “best-by” and “use-by” dates can’t accurately predict ___42___ milk will go bad, as that depends on a series of factors. Milk ___43___ (keep) at correct temperatures can still be good ___44___ couple of days after its use-by date. However, improper conditions can cause it to go bad before the use-by date, so it makes more sense for users to check the freshness right before consumption ____45____ (avoid) food poisoning. 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，你观察到一些高三学生对升学感到焦虑。请你用英文给校英文报编辑写一封信反映该现象，内容包括： 1. 分析其原因； 2. 你的建议。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Editor, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Summer vacation just began. Steve and Paul had set their hearts on practicing baseball daily to make the freshman team. Steve grabbed his bat and glove, shouting a quick goodbye to his mom before rushing out, the door slamming behind him. Paul was already waiting, looking a little worried. “What’s wrong? Forgot your stuff?” Steve inquired. Paul shook his head, explaining that he had to help Mr Thimpson, whose broken arm prevented him cleaning his garage. Paul sighed, “Mr Thimpson is old and needs help.” Understanding the situation, Steve offered to lend a hand. Together, they headed to the Thimpson’s. Soon the boys arrived and got started. They found a couple of brooms and shovels (铲). Before they swept, they put boxes that scattered around the garage floor on shelves. As Paul put a big box on a shelf, it fell off and with it falling an envelope. His eyes widened when he found a large sum of money in it. “You’ve got to see this,” Paul pulled out a handful of bills and showed it to Steve. “Perhaps we can ask Mr Thimpson for tips,” Paul said. “We can’t!” Steve insisted firmly. He grabbed the money from Paul’s hand and stuffed it back in the envelope. “Knock it off. You’re better than that,” Steve said and put the envelope back on the shelf. “Come on. Let’s get done and go to the park.” Just then, Mr Thimpson walked into the garage, surprising them. He came to invite the boys to taste the chocolate that Mrs Thimpson had just baked. “Ugh... Sure, Mr Thimpson,” said Paul. “Let us finish up and we’ll be right in.” After Mr Thimpson left Paul admitted his moment of embarrassment and regret. “I don’t know what got into me. The Thimpsons are always trying to pay me for the work I do. My mom won’t let me take money from them, since she thinks they don’t have that much. But, Mrs Thimpson is always making me cakes and cookies, and she has knitted (编织) five sweaters for me.” 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The boys finally finished cleaning the garage and then went into the house. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As they finished the cake and were about to leave, Mrs Thimpson handed Paul a beautifully wrapped package. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 邢台市2024—2025学年高三（上）期末测试 英语 注意事项： 1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. What do the speakers need to buy? A. A few chairs. B. A dinner table. C. A fridge. 2. What is the man? A. A Chinese teacher in a school. B. A Chinese teacher in a university. C. An English teacher in a university. 3. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. In a restaurant. B. In an office. C. At home. 4. What does the woman do? A. A driver. B. A doctor. C. A salesperson. 5. What was the man doing when the accident took place? A. He was riding his bike. B. He was driving the car. C. He was sitting on the bus. 第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6 What does the woman advise the boy to do? A. Have a rest at home. B. Go to the nearest clinic. C. Call the doctor right away. 7. Why does the boy refuse to see the doctor today? A. He dislikes seeing doctors. B. He wants to take the test. C. He didn’t make the appointment. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What’s the man’s major? A. French. B. Chinese. C. English. 9. Which is a requirement for this job? A. Studying abroad. B. Working with children. C. Working in a training center. 10. When will the man be off work? A. On Mondays. B. On Saturdays. C. On Sundays. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What does the band care about? A. The school. B. The society. C. The environment. 12. Who plays the keyboard in the band? A. Lucy. B. Ivan. C. Alice. 13. What’s the woman’s attitude to joining the band? A. Positive. B. Uncertain. C. Indifferent. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What kind of person is Susan? A. Outgoing. B. Unfriendly. C. Shy. 15. How is Anna getting along with Susan? A. Very well. B. Rather badly. C. Just okay. 16. What does the man plan to do? A. Play with Anna. B. Make Susan feel proud. C. Try to get on with Susan. 听第10段材料，回答第17 至20题。 17. How long will the exhibition be held? A. About half a month. B. About one month. C. About two months. 18. What will be on display in the exhibition? A. Footballs. B. Clothes. C. Oil paintings. 19. What is Lowry? A. An artist. B. A student. C. A ticket seller. 20. What is a must for a student to buy the ticket? A. A telephone. B. A student card. C. Some recent works. 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 In the US, Hickory is a good place to visit in North Carolina. Here are some must-do activities for visitors. Kidsfest Kidsfest in October always has loads of fun the whole family can enjoy. And what makes it one-of-a-kind is that it represents the younger generation of Hickory while inviting the older generations there to guide the kids in their fun-filled way. This year, Kidsfest will have a DJ back on the stage for several days. Come see a petting zoo and enjoy free toys, balloon animals, face painting and more. Heritage Festival With hundreds of artisans and demonstrators in period-appropriate clothing, Hart Square Village comes alive in October of its 39th Heritage Festival this year. Experience history through cotton baling and apple-butter making, all set to the tunes (曲调) of old-time music. Visit the featured site — one of the USA’s largest collection of historic log structures, and enjoy yourself in this unforgettable event. Murray’s Mill Harvest Folk Festival Head to Murray’s Mill to catch this year’s 40th annual festival in September. This event celebrates Catawba County’s cultural heritage with a variety of exhibits, craftsmen (手艺人), vendors (摊贩), activities, and more! Check out the lines of old and valuable cars and tractors, traditional food preparations, and awesome local bands! You won’t want to miss this fun family event. Fall Festival at Heritage Valley Farm Support our local farmers and join the fun at Heritage Valley Farm in September! Enjoy a celebration full of animals, food and drink vendors, games, and more! Stop by the pumpkin patch to pick up the perfect pumpkin for carving or painting! Don’t miss the live music or photo bus opportunities to make fun memories. 1. What is special about Kidsfest? A. Having live music. B. Being friendly to family pets. C. Integrating different age groups. D. Showing colorfully painted faces. 2. What do the four activities have in common? A. They present cultural heritage in the same way. B. They benefit the local farmers and vendors best. C. They usually do good for artists and craftsmen. D. They are available to visitors in the season of fall. 3. Where is the text probably from? A. A technology blog. B. A travel website. C. A financial news website. D. A sports event report website. 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要讲述了美国北卡罗来纳州Hickory的四个旅游景点。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Kidsfest部分中“And what makes it one-of-a-kind is that it represents the younger generation of Hickory while inviting the older generations there to guide the kids in their fun-filled way. (使其独特的是，它代表了Hickory的年轻一代，同时邀请老一辈们以充满乐趣的方式引导孩子们)”可知，Kidsfest的特别之处在于它将不同年龄层的人融合在一起。故选C。 2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Kidsfest部分中“Kidsfest in October always has loads of fun the whole family can enjoy. (Kidsfest在十月份总是有很多全家人都能享受的乐趣)”，Heritage Festival部分中“With hundreds of artisans and demonstrators in period-appropriate clothing, Hart Square Village comes alive in October of its 39th Heritage Festival this year. (在今年第39届遗产节上，随着数百名工匠和演示者穿着符合时代的服装，Hart Square Village在十月焕发出生机)”，Murray’s Mill Harvest Folk Festival部分中“Head to Murray’s Mill to catch this year’s 40th annual festival in September. (前往Murray’s Mill参加今年九月举办的第40届年度节日)”及Fall Festival at Heritage Valley Farm部分中“Support our local farmers and join the fun at Heritage Valley Farm in September! (支持我们的当地农民，并在九月份加入Heritage Valley Farm的趣味活动吧)”可知，这四个活动都在秋季向游客开放。故选D。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“In the US, Hickory is a good place to visit in North Carolina. Here are some must-do activities for visitors. (在美国，Hickory是北卡罗来纳州一个值得游览的好地方。以下是一些游客必须参加的活动)”可知，文章主要介绍了游客在美国北卡罗来纳州Hickory这个旅游胜地的一些必做活动，故文章可能来自一个旅游网站。故选B。 B A high school math teacher at St. Mary’s Academy in New Orleans, Michelle Blouin-Williams, set a school-wide math contest with a challenging bonus question. That bonus question asked students to create a new proof for the Pythagorean theorem (勾股定理), a fundamental principle of geometry, using trigonometry (三角学), which had been believed to be impossible for nearly 2,000 years. In December 2022, Calcea Johnson and Ne’Kiya Jackson, seniors at St. Mary’ s Academy, stepped up to the challenge. The $500 prize money was a motivating factor. After months of work, they submitted their proofs to their teachers. With the contest behind them, their teachers encouraged the students to present at a mathematics conference, and then to seek to publish their work. Amazingly, despite their impressive achievements, they insisted they were not math geniuses. When they set out to create a new Pythagorean theorem proof, they didn’t know that for thousands of years, one using trigonometry was thought to be impossible. Calcea and Ne’Kiya had studied geometry and some trigonometry when they started working on their proofs, but they said they didn’t feel math was easy. As the contest went on, they spent almost all their free time developing their ideas. “The garbage can was full of paper. If that didn’t work, she would throw it in the trash,” Cal Johnson, Calcea’s. dad, said. Neliska Jackson, Ne’ Kiya’s mother, said that most of the time, her daughter’s work was beyond her work. To document their work, math teachers at St. Mary’s Academy submitted their proofs to an American Mathematical Society conference in Atlanta. “Our teacher approached us and asked us to actually present this,” Ne’Kiya said. “I was like, ‘Are you joking?’ But she wasn’t. So we went, got up there and presented and it went well, and it blew up. Last year when Ne’Kiya and Calcea graduated, they entered universities. Now in the universities, they’ve been working on further proofs of the Pythagorean theorem and believe they have found five more proofs. However, neither one is pursuing a career in math. “People might expect too much out of me if I become a mathematician,” Ne’Kiya said. 4. Why did Ne’Kiya and Calcea take up the challenge? A. They were talented in math. B. They were attracted by the prize. C. They thought it wasn’t that hard. D. They were inspired by their parents. 5. What can we know about Ne’Kiya and Calcea? A. They did well in study in middle school. B. They were aiming to make history. C. They learnt much from their teachers. D. They had some academic foundation about math. 6. How was Ne’Kiya and Calcea’s presentation at the conference? A. Interesting. B. Complicated. C. Successful. D. Imperfect. 7. What is the best title for the text? A. Two Students Solved A 2,000-year Math Puzzle B. Trigonometry Can Prove The Pythagorean Theorem C. Two Geniuses Have Proven The Pythagorean Theorem D. A Teacher Pushed Students To Create New Proofs 【答案】4. B 5. D 6. C 7. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述新奥尔良两名高中生成功用三角学证明勾股定理，解决近2000年数学难题。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“The $500 prize money was a motivating factor.(500 美元的奖金是一个激励因素。)”可知，这表明Ne’Kiya和Calcea接受挑战是因为被奖金所吸引。故选B项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“Calcea and Ne’Kiya had studied geometry and some trigonometry when they started working on their proofs, but they said they didn’t feel math was easy.(Calcea和Ne'Kiya在开始证明时学习了几何和一些三角学，但他们说他们觉得数学不容易。)”可知，Calcea和Ne’Kiya在开始进行证明时已经学习了几何和一些三角学知识，这说明他们有一定的数学学术基础。故选D项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句“‘I was like, ‘Are you joking?’ But she wasn’t. So we went, got up there and presented and it went well, and it blew up.(我说：‘你在开玩笑吗？’但她不是。所以我们去了，站在那里，展示了它，它进展顺利，引起了轰动。)”可知，这表明他们在会议上的展示是成功的。故选C项。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段第二句“That bonus question asked students to create a new proof for the Pythagorean theorem (勾股定理), a fundamental principle of geometry, using trigonometry (三角学), which had been believed to be impossible for nearly 2,000 years.(这个奖金问题要求学生使用三角学为几何学的基本原理的勾股定理创建一个新的证明，近2000年来，人们一直认为这是不可能的。)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要讲述了Calcea Johnson和Ne’Kiya Jackson两位学生成功地用三角学为勾股定理创造了新的证明，解决了近2000年来被认为不可能的数学难题。所以A选项Two Students Solved A 2,000-year Math Puzzle(两名学生解决了一个有 2000 年历史的数学难题)符合文章主旨。故选B项。 C Over 60% of Central Asia suffers from desertification. Rising temperatures in parts of China, Uzbekistan, and many other countries have been a concern. Since the 1980s, much of the region has had a desert climate. However, the situation has now spread toward northern Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, southern Kazakhstan, and north-western China. Mountains have become hotter and wetter, making the glaciers smaller. Here, an increase in temperature and precipitation in the form of rain instead of snow has contributed to the melting of ice at mountain tops. Therefore, glaciers have less and less ice. As a consequence, less meltwater flows to nearby regions, causing water shortages. Desertification is also a huge issue in Africa. For example, poor harvesting and increasing barren lands continue to plague the inhabitants of Engaruka, Tanzania. In Mauritania, a drop in rainfall has worsened agricultural production and has left many farmers struggling to grow enough food to eat or sell. To solve desertification, various measures are taken in different countries. In Niger, local governments have improved land to restore soil fertility, which has positively affected the country whose economy is largely dependent on agriculture. Here, the farmers have been encouraged to follow the principle of farmer-managed natural regeneration. This technique involves the regeneration and increase of trees whose roots already lay underneath the land, encouraging significant tree growth. This has made the soil more productive, improved farmers’ income, and turned the lands greener than before. Villages in Kenya and Tanzania are fighting droughts and desertification by digging trenches that store water when it rains, thus keeping water for plants and trees. Some projects have helped fix sand dunes in north-western China. One of the problems of desertification is the migration of sands threatening roads, villages, and farmland. Dune-fixing is based on the straw-checkerboard technique, which involves planting straws of wheat, rice, and other plants in a checkerboard shape where half is buried and the other half is exposed. Desertification control efforts have also benefited people living there by creating jobs and increasing incomes by growing sand-fixing shrub species and building greenhouses. 8. What can we infer from paragraph 1? A. There is no desertification in African continent. B. The increase of rain has solved water shortages. C. The melting of ice on the mountains is a good sign. D. Desertification in Central Asia is worse than before. 9. What does the underlined word “plague” in the second paragraph probably mean? A. Amuse. B. Trouble. C. Shock. D. Puzzle. 10. What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A. The main causes of desertification. B. The various policies adopted by governments. C. The different ways of fighting desertification. D. The negative effects of desertification on people. 11. What is the purpose of planting straws of plants? A. To keep the sand from moving. B. To stop people going inside. C. To prevent animals from crossing. D. To build simple houses for people. 【答案】8. D 9. B 10. C 11. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文中阐述了中亚和非洲部分地区遭受荒漠化的现状，以及不同国家为解决该问题所采取的多样手段，旨在让读者了解荒漠化的严峻形势与应对成效。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Since the 1980s, much of the region has had a desert climate. However, the situation has now spread toward northern Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, southern Kazakhstan, and north - western China.(自20世纪 80年代以来，该地区大部分地区一直处于沙漠气候。然而，现在这种情况已经蔓延到乌兹别克斯坦北部、吉尔吉斯斯坦、哈萨克斯坦南部和中国西北部) ”可知，中亚的荒漠化情况比以前更严重了。故选D项。 【9题详解】 词义猜测题。第二段“Desertification is also a huge issue in Africa. For example, poor harvesting and increasing barren lands continue to plague the inhabitants of Engaruka, Tanzania.( 荒漠化在非洲同样是个重大问题。例如，歉收和不断增多的荒地，持续……坦桑尼亚恩加鲁卡的居民)”表明，“plague”的意思应是“trouble”（困扰，使烦恼），才能起到举例说明“荒漠化在非洲同样是个重大问题”的作用。故选B项。 【10题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段的主旨句“To solve desertification, various measures are taken in different countries.(为了解决荒漠化问题，不同国家采取了各种各样的措施)”及后文对不同国家采取的措施介绍可知，该段主要讲述了不同国家对抗荒漠化的不同方式。故选C项。 【11题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“One of the problems of desertification is the migration of sands threatening roads, villages, and farmland. Dune-fixing is based on the straw-checkerboard technique, which involves planting straws of wheat, rice, and other plants in a checkerboard shape where half is buried and the other half is exposed.(荒漠化的问题之一是沙子的移动威胁着道路、村庄和农田。固沙是基于草方格技术，该技术包括将小麦、水稻和其他植物的秸秆以方格形状种植，一半埋在地下，另一半露在外面)”可知，种植秸秆是为了固定沙丘，防止沙子移动。故选A 项。 D Have you ever wondered what chickens are talking about? Chickens are quite the communicators — their clucks, squawks and purrs are not just random sounds but a complex language system. These sounds are their way of interacting with the world and expressing joy, fear, and social connection to one another. Like humans, the “language” of chickens varies with age, environment, and surprisingly, domestication (驯化), giving us insights into their social structures and behaviours. Understanding these sounds can transform our approach to poultry (家禽) farming, enhancing chicken welfare and quality of life. Our research at Dalhousie University applies artificial intelligence (AI) to decode the language of chickens. It’s a project that is set to revolutionize our understanding of these feathered creatures and their communication methods, offering a window into their world that was previously closed to us. The use of AI and machine learning is like having a universal translator for chicken speech. AI can analyze vast amounts of audio data. Our algorithms (算法) are learning to recognize patterns and tiny differences in chicken sounds. This isn’t a simple task — chickens have a range of sounds that vary in pitch, tone, and context. But by using advanced data analysis techniques, we’re beginning to crack their code. This breakthrough in animal communication is not just a scientific achievement; it’s a step towards more humane and empathetic treatment of farm animals. One of the most exciting aspects of this research is understanding the emotional content behind these sounds. Are they stressed? Are they content? By understanding their emotional state, we can make more informed decisions about their care and environment. This project isn’t just about academic curiosity; it has real-world implications. We’re not only unlocking the secrets of avian (鸟类的) communication but also setting new standards for animal welfare. 12. What can be learned about chickens? A. They are communicative. B. They behave randomly. C. They lack emotions. D. They talk oddly. 13. What benefit will chickens get from the project? A. Better food quality. B. Faster growth rates. C. Better care. D. Enhanced social skills. 14. What is a highlight of the research? A. Revealing chickens’ behaviours. B. Understanding chickens’ emotions. C. Analyzing chickens’ living environment. D. Discovering advanced feeding methods. 15. What is the text mainly about? A. Enhancing animal health with AI. B. The secret of chickens’ life. C. Unlocking chickens’ language with AI. D. The future of poultry farming. 【答案】12. A 13. C 14. B 15. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述达尔豪斯大学用AI解码鸡的语言，了解其情绪，助力动物福利提升。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“Chickens are quite the communicators— their clucks, squawks and purrs are not just random sounds but a complex language system.(鸡是相当善于交流的动物 —— 它们的咯咯声、尖叫声和呼噜声不仅仅是随意发出的声音，而是一个复杂的语言系统。)”可知，鸡是善于交流的。故选A项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“One of the most exciting aspects of this research is understanding the emotional content behind these sounds. Are they stressed? Are they content? By understanding their emotional state, we can make more informed decisions about their care and environment.(这项研究最令人兴奋的方面之一是理解这些声音背后的情感内容。它们有压力吗？它们满足吗？通过了解它们的情绪状态，我们可以在对它们的照顾和生活环境方面做出更明智的决定。)”可知，通过这个项目，能更好地了解鸡的情绪状态，从而能给予它们更好的照顾。故选C项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“One of the most exciting aspects of this research is understanding the emotional content behind these sounds. Are they stressed? Are they content? By understanding their emotional state, we can make more informed decisions about their care and environment.(这项研究最令人兴奋的方面之一是理解这些声音背后的情感内容。它们有压力吗？它们满足吗？通过了解它们的情绪状态，我们可以在对它们的照顾和生活环境方面做出更明智的决定。)”可知，这项研究的一个亮点是理解鸡的情绪。故选B项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段第一句“Our research at Dalhousie University applies artificial intelligence (AI) to decode the language of chickens.(我们在达尔豪斯大学的研究应用人工智能（AI）来解码鸡的语言。)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要讲述了通过人工智能来解码鸡的语言这一研究。而C选项Unlocking chickens’ language with AI.(用人工智能解锁鸡的语言)符合文章主旨。故选C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。 In the digital age, people take many measures to protect their privacy online. ___16___ Your valuable information, browsing(浏览) history, and passwords can be easily got by others. Although governments around the world are taking steps to improve the situation, it's still largely up to individuals to try to preserve their privacy online. Here are some useful ways to protect your online privacy. Use strong codes(密码). A long and complicated code that combines special characters can be the first step towards securing yourself online. It is recommended that you should not use the same code in different social media. ___17___ Install (安装) a private network. Installing a private network is necessary for those who are fond of using public Wi-Fi. ___18___ If a person manages to hack your device or your connection, they cannot steal anything, as all your information will be unreadable. ___19___ The less information you expose to others, the smaller your digital footprint and the less data criminals can collect, expose, and use against you. Don’t share your personal information on social media platforms and chat apps. Avoid posting about vacations, family member names, car and banking information, schools you attended, or your birthday. Update social media privacy settings. It has been found that some companies are in partnership with social media platforms to exchange revenue (收益) with personal information. ___20___ You can update your social media privacy settings so that only permitted friends can view your posts, photos, and other information. A. Share as little as possible. B. However, some of them are of little use. C. Don’t share your privacy with your friends. D. However the power to share personal data is in your hands. E. Also, try to keep your passwords secret and change them regularly. F. A private network can make sure that no one can see what you’re doing online. G. Many people connect their personal social media accounts to third-party apps. 【答案】16. B 17. E 18. F 19. A 20. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍在数字时代人们虽采取措施保护网络隐私，但仍有信息泄露风险，同时给出一些保护隐私的方法。 【16题详解】 由上文“In the digital age, people take many measures to protect their privacy online.(在数字时代，人们采取了许多措施来保护他们的网络隐私。)”以及下文“Your valuable information, browsing history, and passwords can be easily got by others.(你的有价值的信息、浏览历史和密码很容易被他人获取。)”可知，这里表明人们虽然采取了措施，但效果并不理想。而B项However, some of them are of little use.(然而，其中一些措施几乎没有什么用处。)符合语境，其中However表示转折，some of them指代上文提到的many measures，很好地衔接了上下文，说明措施效果不佳的情况。故选B项。 【17题详解】 由上文“It is recommended that you should not use the same code in different social media.(建议你不要在不同的社交媒体上使用相同的密码。)”可知，这是关于密码使用的一个建议。而E项Also, try to keep your passwords secret and change them regularly.(此外，尽量对密码保密并定期更改密码。)符合语境，其中Also表示递进关系，进一步给出了关于密码保护的其他建议，与上文关于密码使用的话题紧密相连。故选E项。 【18题详解】 由上文“Installing a private network is necessary for those who are fond of using public Wi-Fi.(对于那些喜欢使用公共 Wi-Fi 的人来说，安装一个私人网络是必要的。)”可知，这里强调了安装私人网络对于使用公共 Wi-Fi 人群的必要性。由下文“If a person manages to hack your device or your connection, they cannot steal anything, as all your information will be unreadable.(如果有人试图破解你的设备或连接，他们无法窃取任何东西，因为你的所有信息都将无法读取。)”可知，这里讲私人网络的安全性，而F项A private network can make sure that no one can see what you’re doing online.(一个私人网络可以确保没有人能看到你在网上做什么。)解释了私人网络的作用，承接了上文安装私人网络的必要性，同时引出了下文关于私人网络安全性的进一步说明，符合语境。故选F项。 【19题详解】 由下文“The less information you expose to others, the smaller your digital footprint and the less data criminals can collect, expose, and use against you. Don’t share your personal information on social media platforms and chat apps. Avoid posting about vacations, family member names, car and banking information, schools you attended, or your birthday.(你向他人暴露的信息越少，你的数字足迹就越小，犯罪分子能够收集、暴露和利用来对付你的数据也就越少。不要在社交媒体平台和聊天应用程序上分享你的个人信息。避免发布关于度假、家庭成员姓名、汽车和银行信息、你就读的学校或你的生日的信息。)”可知，整段内容都在围绕减少个人信息的分享展开。而A项Share as little as possible.(尽可能少地分享。)作为该段的主题句，准确地概括了段落的核心内容。故选A项。 【20题详解】 由上文“It has been found that some companies are in partnership with social media platforms to exchange revenue with personal information.(人们发现，一些公司与社交媒体平台合作，用个人信息来交换收益。)”可知，这里说明存在个人信息被公司利用的情况。再由下文“You can update your social media privacy settings so that only permitted friends can view your posts, photos, and other information.(你可以更新你的社交媒体隐私设置，以便只有被允许的朋友才能查看你的帖子、照片和其他信息。)”可知，这里建议进行隐私设置。而D项However, the power to share personal data is in your hands.(然而，分享个人数据的权力在你手中。)符合语境，其中However表示转折，指出尽管存在公司利用个人信息的情况，但个人仍然拥有控制信息分享的权力，很好地连接了上下文。故选D项。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 One evening, a man and his wife arrived at our hotel with their two grandchildren, a boy around twelve and a girl about seven. When I asked for the man’s ID and a credit card for the payment, he grew ___21___. “I’m paying in cash. I don’t need to give you anything else,” he said. I explained the hotel policy, noting that a credit card or a $150 cash deposit was ___22___. Frustrated, he raised his voice, accusing the system of being ___23___ to cash users. Eventually, he threw his credit card on the counter, ___24___ angrily. The grandchildren stood quietly, looking ___25___. Later that evening, the little girl surprised me by coming to the desk ___26___, holding a one-dollar bill. Then she explained in a shy voice, “My grandpa gave me this to buy bread for me and my brother. I want to give you my bread. Please ___27___ his rudeness.” Her sincerity ___28___ me deeply. I knelt to her level and said, “Sweetheart, you don’t need to give me anything. You can pick some ___29___ for you and your brother, and I’ll pay for them.” Her eyes lit up with _____30_____. She carefully selected a few items, _____31_____ me, and hurried back upstairs. The next morning, as the family was _____32_____, the man approached me with an apologetic look. “Sorry,” he said _____33_____. “I’ve been going through a rough time. I didn’t mean to be so rude.” At that moment, I realized his granddaughter’s small act of _____34_____ had bridged a gap of misunderstanding, reminding me of the power of empathy and _____35_____. 21. A. mature B. defensive C. grateful D. calm 22. A. avoided B. questioned C. required D. misunderstood 23. A. unfair B. legal C. unimportant D. common 24. A. nodding B. arguing C. smiling D. complaining 25. A. embarrassed B. puzzled C. satisfied D. excited 26. A. hesitantly B. confidently C. rudely D. sadly 27. A. bear B. forgive C. correct D. recognize 28. A. hurt B. taught C. praised D. touched 29. A. cards B. grapes C. snacks D. tickets 30. A. fear B. doubt C. regret D. appreciation 31. A. blamed B. ignored C. thanked D. interrupted 32. A. leaving B. returning C. planning D. waiting 33. A. coldly B. politely C. proudly D. cheerfully 34. A. courage B. humor C. curiosity D. generosity 35. A. kindness B. honesty C. patience D. discipline 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. A 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. D 31. C 32. A 33. B 34. D 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者作为酒店前台，遇到一个态度粗鲁的客人，但客人的小孙女用她的善良和纯真打动了作者，最终化解了误会的故事。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我要求看这位男士的身份证和用于支付的信用卡时，他变得防御起来。A. mature成熟的；B. defensive防御的，戒备的；C. grateful感激的；D. calm冷静的。根据后文““I’m paying in cash. I don’t need to give you anything else,” he said.”可知，客人表示要用现金支付，不需要提供其他任何东西，说明他对作者的要求产生了抵触情绪，变得防御起来。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我解释了酒店的政策，指出需要信用卡或150美元的现金押金。A. avoided避免；B. questioned质疑；C. required要求，需要；D. misunderstood误解。根据前文“I explained the hotel policy”可知，作者是在解释酒店的规定，即入住需要信用卡或现金押金，这是酒店“要求”的。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他提高了嗓门，沮丧地指责这个系统对使用现金的人不公平。A. unfair不公平的；B. legal合法的；C. unimportant不重要的；D. common常见的。根据前文“Frustrated”可知，客人感到沮丧，说明他认为酒店的要求对他不公平，因为他想用现金支付。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：最后，他愤怒地把信用卡扔在柜台上，抱怨着。A. nodding点头；B. arguing争论；C. smiling微笑；D. complaining抱怨。根据“angrily”可知，客人是愤怒地扔下信用卡，并伴随着抱怨。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：孙子孙女们静静地站着，看起来很尴尬。A. embarrassed尴尬的；B. puzzled困惑的；C. satisfied满意的；D. excited兴奋的。根据后文“Please ___7___ his rudeness.”可知，孩子们感受到了爷爷的粗鲁行为，因此感到尴尬。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：那天晚上晚些时候，小女孩犹豫地走到前台，拿着一美元钞票，让我感到惊讶。A. hesitantly犹豫地；B. confidently自信地；C. rudely粗鲁地；D. sadly悲伤地。根据后文“holding a one-dollar bill”可知，小女孩拿着一美元钞票走到前台，这个行为可能是她自己想出来的，因此她可能有些犹豫。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：请原谅他的粗鲁。A. bear忍受；B. forgive原谅；C. correct纠正；D. recognize认出。根据前文“My grandpa gave me this to buy bread for me and my brother. I want to give you my bread.”可知，小女孩想用自己买面包的钱来弥补爷爷的粗鲁行为，因此她希望作者能“原谅”她的爷爷。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她的真诚深深地打动了我。A. hurt伤害；B. taught教；C. praised赞扬；D. touched触动。根据后文“I knelt to her level and said, “Sweetheart, you don’t need to give me anything.””可知，作者蹲下来和小女孩说话，并告诉她不需要给自己任何东西，说明小女孩的真诚触动了作者。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：你可以为你和你弟弟挑一些零食，我来付钱。A. cards卡片；B. grapes葡萄；C. snacks零食；D. tickets票。根据前文“My grandpa gave me this to buy bread for me and my brother.”可知，小女孩原本想用钱买面包，因此作者提议她挑一些“零食”。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她的眼睛里闪烁着感激的光芒。A. fear恐惧；B. doubt怀疑；C. regret后悔；D. appreciation感激。根据前文“You can pick some ___9___ for you and your brother, and I’ll pay for them.”可知，作者提出为小女孩和她的弟弟买零食，因此小女孩的眼里闪烁着“感激”的光芒。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她仔细地挑选了几样东西，谢了我，然后匆匆跑回楼上。A. blamed责备；B. ignored忽略；C. thanked感谢；D. interrupted打断。根据前文“and I’ll pay for them”可知，作者提出为小女孩和她的弟弟买零食，因此小女孩在挑选完零食后“感谢”了作者。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：第二天早上，当这家人要离开时，那位男士带着歉意的表情向我走来。A. leaving离开；B. returning返回；C. planning计划；D. waiting等待。根据后文“the man approached me with an apologetic look”可知，男士带着歉意的表情向作者走来，说明他们一家人要“离开”酒店了。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：“对不起，”他礼貌地说，“我最近过得很艰难。我不是有意这么粗鲁的。”A. coldly冷漠地；B. politely礼貌地；C. proudly骄傲地；D. cheerfully高兴地。根据前文“the man approached me with an apologetic look”可知，男士带着歉意的表情向作者走来，因此他说话的方式应该是“礼貌的”。故选B。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在那一刻，我意识到他孙女的小小慷慨之举弥合了误解的鸿沟。A. courage勇气；B. humor幽默；C. curiosity好奇心；D. generosity慷慨。根据前文“I want to give you my bread.”可知，小女孩想用自己买面包的钱来弥补爷爷的粗鲁行为，这是一种“慷慨”的举动。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这让我想起了同理心和善良的力量。A. kindness善良；B. honesty诚实；C. patience耐心；D. discipline纪律。根据前文“Her sincerity ___8___ me deeply.”以及小女孩的行为可知，小女孩的“善良”触动了作者，也让作者意识到了同理心和善良的力量。故选A。 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。 So far, smartphones have been a jack-of-all-trades. But can you imagine that in the near future, you’ll probably be able to use them to test if milk has gone bad without even ___36___ (open) the container? Researchers up to now ___37___ (develop) a new smartphone sensor to help with this. The high-tech method could one day reduce the current waste of 20% of dairy products. ___38___ (interest), the new sensor isn’t the world’s first non-invasive (非侵入性的) method of testing the freshness of milk. However, previous techniques either were too ___39___ (convenient) or only worked with transparent (透明的) and semi-transparent milk containers. The sensor, on the other hand, favors mass ___40___ (adopt), as it relies on the built-in vibration motor of the average smartphone. Contrary ___41___ the popular belief, “best-by” and “use-by” dates can’t accurately predict ___42___ milk will go bad, as that depends on a series of factors. Milk ___43___ (keep) at correct temperatures can still be good ___44___ couple of days after its use-by date. However, improper conditions can cause it to go bad before the use-by date, so it makes more sense for users to check the freshness right before consumption ____45____ (avoid) food poisoning. 【答案】36. opening 37. have developed 38. Interestingly 39. inconvenient 40. adoption 41. to 42. when 43. kept 44. a 45. to avoid 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是智能手机传感器在食品检测领域的新应用，特别是用于非侵入式测试牛奶新鲜度的技术。 【36题详解】 考查动名词。句意：但你能想象在不久的将来，你可能不用打开容器就能用它们来检测牛奶是否变质了吗？without是介词，空格处用动名词opening作宾语，故填opening。 【37题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：到目前为止，研究人员已经开发出一种新的智能手机传感器来帮助解决这个问题。由up to now可知，句子时态用现在完成时，主语Researchers是复数，助动词用have。故填have developed。 【38题详解】 考查副词。句意：有趣的是，这种新型传感器并不是世界上第一个检测牛奶新鲜度的非侵入式方法。空格处用副词interestingly作状语，修饰整句话，interestingly意为“有趣的是”，位于句首的单词首字母大写，故填Interestingly。 【39题详解】 考查形容词。句意：然而，以前的技术要么太不方便，要么只适用于透明和半透明的牛奶容器。根据语境可知，句子表示“以前的技术要么太不方便，要么只适用于透明和半透明的牛奶容器”，空格处意为“不方便”，用形容词作表语，是inconvenient。故填inconvenient。 【40题详解】 考查名词。句意：另一方面，这种传感器更倾向于大规模采用，因为它依赖于普通智能手机的内置振动马达。mass是形容词，修饰名词，adopt的名词是adoption，意为“采用”，是不可数名词，故填adoption。 【41题详解】 考查介词。句意：与人们普遍的看法相反，“最佳食用”和“保质期”并不能准确预测牛奶何时会变质，因为这取决于一系列因素。contrary to是固定短语，意为“和……相反”，因此空格处用介词to，故填to。 【42题详解】 考查宾语从句。句意：与人们普遍看法相反，“最佳食用”和“保质期”并不能准确预测牛奶何时会变质，因为这取决于一系列因素。空格处引导的是宾语从句，根据语境可知，句子表示““最佳食用”和“保质期”并不能准确预测牛奶何时会变质”，空格处意为“什么时候”，用when，故填when。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在适当温度下保存的牛奶在保质期后几天仍然是好的。句中谓语是can be，空格处用非谓语动词，Milk和keep之间是逻辑动宾关系，因此空格处用过去分词作后置定语，故填kept。 【44题详解】 考查冠词。句意：在适当温度下保存的牛奶在保质期后几天仍然是好的。a couple of是固定短语，意为“几个”，因此空格处用a，故填a。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：然而，不适当的条件会导致它在食用日期之前变质，因此用户在食用前检查新鲜度以避免食物中毒更有意义。根据语境可知，句子表示“不适当的条件会导致它在食用日期之前变质，因此用户在食用前检查新鲜度以避免食物中毒更有意义”，空格处用动词式表目的，故填to avoid。 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，你观察到一些高三学生对升学感到焦虑。请你用英文给校英文报编辑写一封信反映该现象，内容包括： 1. 分析其原因； 2. 你的建议。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Editor, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】 Dear Editor, I’m Li Hua, a Senior-Three student. Recently, I’ve observed that a number of my classmates are deeply anxious about college entrance. There are several causes. The heavy study load and fierce competition put them under great pressure. Also, they worry about disappointing their parents and teachers. To ease this anxiety, they can make a proper study plan and do some relaxation exercises regularly. Besides, having a heart-to-heart talk with friends or family is also a good way. I hope these ideas can be of some help. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生用英文给校英文报编辑写一封信反映一些高三学生对升学感到焦虑的现象。其内容包括：分析其原因和建议。 【详解】1.词汇积累 很多：a number of →plenty of 焦虑的：anxious →nervous 原因： cause→reason 帮助：help→assistance 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Also, they worry about disappointing their parents and teachers. 拓展句：Also, they worry that they will disappoint their parents and teachers. 【点睛】【高分句型1】 Recently, I’ve observed that a number of my classmates are deeply anxious about college entrance.（运用了that引导的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】 Besides, having a heart-to-heart talk with friends or family is also a good way. （运用了动名词作主语） 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。 Summer vacation just began. Steve and Paul had set their hearts on practicing baseball daily to make the freshman team. Steve grabbed his bat and glove, shouting a quick goodbye to his mom before rushing out, the door slamming behind him. Paul was already waiting, looking a little worried. “What’s wrong? Forgot your stuff?” Steve inquired. Paul shook his head, explaining that he had to help Mr Thimpson, whose broken arm prevented him cleaning his garage. Paul sighed, “Mr Thimpson is old and needs help.” Understanding the situation, Steve offered to lend a hand. Together, they headed to the Thimpson’s. Soon the boys arrived and got started. They found a couple of brooms and shovels (铲). Before they swept, they put boxes that scattered around the garage floor on shelves. As Paul put a big box on a shelf, it fell off and with it falling an envelope. His eyes widened when he found a large sum of money in it. “You’ve got to see this,” Paul pulled out a handful of bills and showed it to Steve. “Perhaps we can ask Mr Thimpson for tips,” Paul said. “We can’t!” Steve insisted firmly. He grabbed the money from Paul’s hand and stuffed it back in the envelope. “Knock it off. You’re better than that,” Steve said and put the envelope back on the shelf. “Come on. Let’s get done and go to the park.” Just then, Mr Thimpson walked into the garage, surprising them. He came to invite the boys to taste the chocolate that Mrs Thimpson had just baked. “Ugh... Sure, Mr Thimpson,” said Paul. “Let us finish up and we’ll be right in.” After Mr Thimpson left, Paul admitted his moment of embarrassment and regret. “I don’t know what got into me. The Thimpsons are always trying to pay me for the work I do. My mom won’t let me take money from them, since she thinks they don’t have that much. But, Mrs Thimpson is always making me cakes and cookies, and she has knitted (编织) five sweaters for me.” 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The boys finally finished cleaning the garage and then went into the house. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As they finished the cake and were about to leave, Mrs Thimpson handed Paul a beautifully wrapped package. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 The boys finally finished cleaning the garage and then went into the house. The air was filled with the warm, comforting smell of freshly baked chocolate cake. Steve and Paul sat down at the dining table, their minds still on the money they had found but not mentioned to Mr. Thimpson. They both felt a sense of relief as they enjoyed the delicious cake, trying to forget the unsettling discovery. As they finished the cake and were about to leave, Mrs. Thimpson handed Paul a beautifully wrapped package. Paul’s eyes lit up with curiosity and gratitude. “Thank you, Mrs. Thimpson,” he said, eagerly tearing open the package to find a handmade sweater, perfectly knitted to his size. “This is amazing! You shouldn’t have,” Paul added, feeling a mix of embarrassment and appreciation. Mrs. Thimpson smiled warmly, “Paul, you’re like part of our family. We just want to show our appreciation for all the help you give us.” Steve watched his friend, realizing that sometimes, the best rewards aren’t always monetary. Sometimes friendship is more valuable than money. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了暑假刚刚开始。史蒂夫和保罗已经下定决心每天练习棒球，以便成为新生队。这天保罗提出他必须帮助汤普森先生，因为他的胳膊骨折了，不能打扫车库。于是两人一起去打扫车库，结果在车库里发现了一个信封，里面有一大笔钱。保罗提议向汤普森先生要点小费，结果汤普森先生拿出了刚做好的巧克力招待他们，保罗为自己开始的想法感到后悔。打扫完成后，他们还去屋子里吃了蛋糕。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“男孩们终于打扫完车库，然后进了房子”可知，第一段可描写他们进屋吃蛋糕的场景。 ②由第二段首句内容“当他们吃完蛋糕准备离开时，汤普森夫人递给保罗一个包装精美的包裹”可知，第二段可描写汤普森夫人送保罗礼物，以及史蒂夫对回报的感悟。 2.续写线索：进房子——吃蛋糕——仍然想着钱——汤普森夫人送保罗礼物——保罗感激——史蒂夫感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①发现：find/discover ②尝试：try/attempt ③意识到：realize/be aware of 情绪类 ①感激：appreciation/gratitude ②惊人的：amazing/ marvelous 【点睛】[高分句型1] Steve and Paul sat down at the dining table, their minds still on the money they had found but not mentioned to Mr. Thimpson. (运用了省略关系代词定语从句) [高分句型2] They both felt a sense of relief as they enjoyed the delicious cake, trying to forget the unsettling discovery. (运用了as引导时间状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$