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莆田第二十五中学2024-2025学年上学期高二英语期末试卷 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒种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。 1. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Christmas dinner. B. Christmas gifts. C. Their families. 2. How will the man go to Greenwich? A. By train. B. By plane. C. By boat. 3. Where are the speakers? A. In the barber’s.（理发室） B. In the post office. C. In the street. 4. Who broke the milk bottle? A. The cat. B. The boy’s sister. C. The boy. 5. Why does the woman ask the man to come? A. She needs to change the soup. B. She wants to order some food. C. She feels cold. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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和第7两个小题。 6. How do the speakers know what is on at the cinema or theater tonight? A. From the newspaper. B. From the Internet. C. From the board in the cinema. 7. What will the speakers see? A. 2046. B. 2012. C. The Saving Private Ryan. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8和第10三个小题。 8. What attracts the woman most in the Classical Café? A. The food. B. The prices. C. The waiters. 9. What does Karl think of the German food festival? A. Wonderful. B. Boring. C. Just so-so. 10. What does Karl suggest the woman do? A. Learn to cook. B. Go to the food festival. C. Travel to German. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 11至13三个小题。 11. Who is the man? A. An assistant. B. A driver. C. A policeman. 12. Why didn’t the woman park her car in the parking lot? A. She didn’t want to pay for it. B. It was already full. C. She didn’t know there was one. 13. What will the woman probably do next? A. Show the man her license. B. Go to the police station. C. Drive away. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 14至16三个小题。 14. What is the survey about? A. Family life. B. Unusual hobbies. C. Holiday activities. 15. What does the man like to do? A. Visit art galleries. B. Stay at home. C. See his parents. 16. Where does the man’s wife prefer to go? A. Ski areas. B. Castles. C. The seaside. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17至20四个小题。 17. How did the speaker help the old lady? A. He called her family. B. He carried the bags for her. C. He took her to hospital. 18. Why did the speaker tell the old lady a lie? A. To make her accept his help. B. To let his father see her. C. To please her and get paid. 19. Who is Ray Robert? A. A passerby. B. The speaker’s father. C. The old lady’s son. 20. What did the old lady do for Ray Robert? A. She helped pay his schooling . B. She helped his mother. C. She looked after him. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（共12小题；每小题2.5分, 满分30分） 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Let’s explore the splendid botanic gardens of the world. Royal Botanic Garden, London, England The Royal Botanic Garden is thought to be the largest one in the world, a 121-hectare site on the edge of London, home to the world’s biggest collection of living plants and more than 8.5 million preserved plant specimens (标本). Its mission is to protect plants for the future of all life on Earth. Designed by artist Wolfgang Buttress, it features a thousand LEDs that light up and create a musical piece! Jardim Botanico do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil The garden stands as a symbol of Brazil’s rich diversity of wildlife, containing over 6,000 species of tropical plants and trees. 40 percent of the site is farmed; the rest is Atlantic Forest spreading up the mountains. It is home to Capuchin monkeys, along with over 140 species of birds, including toucans and white-necked hawks. Jardin des Plantes de Montpellier, France The garden was originally intended for the medical education of student doctors. Lost and remade more than once over the centuries, it does not reduce the importance of either the site or the vision of those who have created it, still faithful to its early purpose as a teaching garden. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, South Africa Its collection of more than 7,000 species mainly consists of local plants in southern Africa. Famous for its Protea Garden, it also has a Medicinal Garden, focusing on African and native uses of plants. Today, the garden’s primary concern is to “defend the exploration, conservation and appreciation of South Africa’s exceptionally rich biodiversity for all South Africans.” 1. What makes the Royal Botanic Gardens stand out? A. Its founder. B. Its location. C. Its large size. D. Its long history. 2. Which garden would you visit if you are interested in animals? A. Royal Botanic Garden. B. Jardim Botanico do Rio de Janeiro. C. Jardin des Plantes de Montpellier. D. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. 3. What’s the purpose of the passage? A. To explain the science of growing plants. B. To discuss the history of botanical gardens. C. To display features of famous botanical gardens. D. To describe the architecture of garden buildings. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，文章主要介绍了四个独具特色的植物园。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Royal Botanic Garden, London, England部分中“The Royal Botanic Garden is thought to be the largest one in the world, a 121-hectare site on the edge of London, home to the world’s biggest collection of living plants and more than 8.5 million preserved plant specimens (标本).(英国皇家植物园被认为是世界上最大的植物园，占地121公顷，位于伦敦边缘，拥有世界上最大的活植物收藏和850多万保存下来的植物标本)”可知，Royal Botanic Gardens被认为是世界上最大的植物园，所以它的出众之处就是它的规模。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Jardim Botanico do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil部分中“It is home to Capuchin monkeys, along with over 140 species of birds, including toucans and white-necked hawks.(它是卷尾猴的家园，还有140多种鸟类，包括巨嘴鸟和白颈鹰)”可知，Jardim Botanico do Rio de Janeiro适合对动物感兴趣的人。故选B。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Let’s explore the splendid botanic gardens of the world.(让我们探索世界上壮丽的植物园)”结合文章主要介绍四个独具特色的植物园。可知，本文写作的目的是介绍几个植物园的特色，故选C。 B A few years ago, I stood in a small classroom just outside of New York City, watching a high schooler named Serena Stevenson answer math questions. An instructor read out numbers — 74,470, 70,809, 98,402 — and Stevenson added them in her head. For each question, she closed her eyes, and then the fingers of her right hand began to move. She answered most of the problems correctly. The key to her success was an ancient technology called the abacus (算盘). Stevenson used a practice called “mental abacus”, imagining the abacus in her mind and then using her fingers to work through the problems. From watching Stevenson, I knew that gaining skill at the abacus was more than a matter of counting beads, so I decided to sign up for an abacus course with my two daughters to see if we could also improve our math skills. I was one of the many who had some math doubts and I felt a touch of fear. My typical solution was avoidance, and if I had to calculate something like a percentage change, I would go online. Then after a few abacus classes and a good amount of practice, math seemed a little less frightening. I didn’t become Euclid, the founder of geometry. But the practice brought my numerical fears down. This is a time-tested power of the abacus. Confidence grows easily in the device, and abacus students are less likely to be nervous about an upcoming math test, according to one study. Part of the reason, it seems, is that practice and outcomes appear to move in step. My kids gained much as well. My youngest daughter could work out those math problems that once baffled her, while my older child brought her abacus to school to show it to her classmates and teacher. These were just small successes for them, but that was how they finally developed confidence. 4. What is the main purpose of the first paragraph? A. To prove the difficulty of math. B. To introduce the topic of the abacus. C. To show the high intelligence of Stevenson. D. To stress the importance of abacus learning. 5. What do we know about the author from paragraph 3? A. He was weak in math. B. He was good at computer. C. He regarded math as useful. D. He had a close relationship with kids. 6. What does the author realize from his learning experience? A. Knowledge starts with practice. B. It’s never too late to learn. C. Faith can move mountains. D. Practice makes perfect. 7. What does the underlined word “baffled” in the last paragraph mean? A. Excited. B. Inspired. C. Defeated. D. Interested. 【答案】4. B 5. A 6. D 7. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者自己和孩子学习珠算的故事，得出了“熟能生巧”的道理。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“For each question, she closed her eyes, and then the fingers of her right hand began to move. She answered most of the problems correctly.(对于每一个问题，她都闭上眼睛，然后她右手的手指开始移动。她正确地回答了大部分问题)”以及第二段“The key to her success was an ancient technology called the abacus (算盘).(她成功的关键是一种叫做算盘的古老技术)”可推知，第一段的主要目的是引出算盘这个主题。故选B。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“I was one of the many who had some math doubts and I felt a touch of fear. My typical solution was avoidance, and if I had to calculate something like a percentage change, I would go online.(我是许多对数学有疑问的人之一，我感到一丝恐惧。我的典型解决方案是回避，如果我必须计算诸如百分比变化之类的东西，我会上网)”可推知，作者对数学有疑惑，且对数学有一丝恐惧，故作者的数学不好。故选A。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Then after a few abacus classes and a good amount of practice, math seemed a little less frightening. I didn’t become Euclid, the founder of geometry. But the practice brought my numerical fears down. This is a time-tested power of the abacus.(经过几节算盘课和大量的练习，数学似乎没那么可怕了。我没有成为欧几里得，几何学的奠基人。但这种做法消除了我对数字的恐惧。这是一种久经考验的算盘的力量)”可推知，作者从他的学习经历中意识到熟能生巧。故选D。 7题详解】 词句猜测题。根据最后一段“These were just small successes for them, but that was how they finally developed confidence. (对他们来说，这些只是小小的成功，但这就是她们最终建立自信的方式)”可知，孩子们学算盘学的不错，获得成功，说明最小的女儿也解开了曾经打败自己的数学题。故划线词与C项“Defeated(打败)”意思相近。故选C。 C Cats communicate a variety of messages using cat body language. Examples include arching (弓起) their backs as a signal of fear or attack, and slowly blinking (眨) their eyes to signal relaxation. Mouth open and no teeth showed suggests a feeling of playfulness. A cat which chooses to lie on its back shows happiness, trust and comfort. Cats show dissatisfaction by moving their ears back, equal to a human frown. As is the case with dogs, a twitching (抽动) tail can mean a little anger while a tail held high suggests confidence. Cats will twitch their tails when hunting or angry, while larger twitching suggests displeasure. They may also twitch their tails when playing. A tail held high is a sign of happiness, or can be used as a greeting towards humans or other cats (usually close relatives) while half-raised shows less pleasure, and unhappiness is expressed with a tail held low. Some characteristic signals, however, are often misunderstood. It is important to keep in mind that each cat may show its feelings with different body language. For instance, a cat rubbing its body along an arm or leg of its owner is not only a way in which to attract attention and, perhaps, a way to ask for food; it is also a way of “marking” its owner as its own. Usually a cat with its tail held high and twitching shows excitement, but this is often mistaken for anger. Many people fail or are too slow to understand the silent body language of cats. And they may have the false impression that cats are cold-hearted, unfaithful or not clever. To understand cats, people must observe a cat closely and learn what its body signals tell them. 8. Which cat body language shows that a cat is relaxed? A. Lying on its stomach. B. Blinking its eyes slowly. C. Holding its tail high. D. Moving its ears back. 9. According to the passage, a cat will twitch its tail EXCEPT ____. A. when it feels sleepy B. when it is hunting C. when it feels angry D. when it is playing 10. How many meanings does a cat’s rubbing its body along its owner have? A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D. 5. 11. The last paragraph intends to tell us ____. A. many people often have wrong opinions on cats B. it is not easy to understand cats’ body language C. every cat has its own special body language D. we should learn more about cats’ body language 【答案】8. B 9. A 10. B 11. D 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇说明文，文章讲述了猫用不同的肢体语言表达自己的感情和交流信息，要了解猫，人们必须仔细观察猫的身体语言。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“... slowly blinking their eyes to signal relaxation.”可知缓慢地眨眼睛表明猫很放松。文中提到猫在躺着时表明它很开心和舒服，但未提到它趴着时表明什么，故排除A项；根据第二段“A tail held high is a sign of happiness, or can be used as a greeting ...”可知C项错误；根据第一段“Cats show dissatisfaction by moving their ears back, equal to a human frown.”可知D项不正确。故选B。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Cats will twitch their tails when hunting or angry, while larger twitching suggests displeasure. They may also twitch their tails when playing.”可知，猫在捕食，感到生气或在玩耍时会抽动尾巴。而A项在文中没有提到。故选A。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“For instance, a cat rubbing its body along an arm or leg of its owner is not only a way in which to attract attention and, perhaps, a way to ask for food; it is also a way of “marking” its owner as its own.”可知，猫在主人身上蹭来蹭去可能是要引起主人的注意，还可能是想要吃的东西，或者是想表明它的主人是属于它的。故选B。 【11题详解】 目的意图题。根据最后一段“To understand cats, people must observe a cat closely and learn what its body signals tell them.”可知，本段主要想告诉人们要多多观察猫，研究猫的身体语言。故选D。 【点睛】事实询问题，这类试题通常以疑问词what/who/when/where/why/how引起的特殊问句，就文章中某一词语、某一句子、某一段落或某一具体细节和事实进行提问。解答此类试题首先要弄清题目和每一个选项的含义，然后按题目要求寻找与之相关的细节，正确估计答案来源。同时要注意题目和文章中的暗示作用，特别注意辨别各种信息，确认各种信息。本题第1小题，根据第一段“... slowly blinking their eyes to signal relaxation.”可知缓慢地眨眼睛表明猫很放松。文中提到猫在躺着时表明它很开心和舒服，但未提到它趴着时表明什么，故排除A项；根据第二段“A tail held high is a sign of happiness, or can be used as a greeting ...”可知C项错误；根据第一段“Cats show dissatisfaction by moving their ears back, equal to a human frown.”可知D项不正确。故选B。 D Many cities in the United States could grow their own food locally, raising enough crops and cattle to meet the needs of all residents. This is the finding of an interesting new modeling study from Tufts University, which analyzed the potential for local food production in 378 areas across the US and expected food production. The researchers found that cities in the Northwest in the United States had the greatest potential to raise their own food. Cities along the Eastern seaside and in the Southwest had the least potential and would not be able to meet all their own needs of diet, even if every acre of agricultural land was used for food production. This makes sense, as many of the cities are coastal and lack room for agricultural spreading. The study revealed that the United States have a surplus (多余的) of agricultural land for feeding the domestic (国内的) population. Currently, some land is used to raise export crops, but a focus on local food production would start a conversation about how that land gets used. In the words of Peters, lead author and associate professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts, “It would be important to make sure policies for supporting local or regional food production benefit conservation and create opportunities for farmers to adopt more sustainable (可持续的) practices. Policies should also recognize the ability of the natural resources in a given local or region and consider the supply chain, including ability for food processing and storage.” Although it’s a far cry from the current reality, it is a nice thought to imagine cities surrounded by food production operations that transport freshly harvested food to nearby homes, and then make use of the leftover food to fertilize fields and generate heat for greenhouses. 12. The cities along the Eastern seaside fail to provide enough food because ________. A. citizens are unwilling to grow crops B. the methods of food production are wrong C. they don’t have enough land to grow crops D. their climate limits the agricultural production 13. What will the focus on local food production lead to? A. More job opportunities for citizens. B. More specific policies about using land. C. Conversations with the local government. D. A discussion on how to make use of land. 14. In which section can we read this text in a newspaper? A. Agriculture. B. Entertainment. C. Lifestyle. D. Sport. 15. What is the best title of this text? A. The US Government Stops Wasting Food B. Many Cities in the US Can Grow Their Own Food C. Cities Learn to Grow Food From the Villages D. Farmers Have More Chances to Be Employed 【答案】12. C 13. D 14. A 15. B 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇说明文。塔夫茨大学一项有趣的新模型研究的发现美国的许多城市可以在当地种植自己的粮食，种植和养殖足够的庄稼和牲畜，以满足所有居民的需求。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段最后两句“Cities along the Eastern seaside and in the Southwest had the least potential and would not be able to meet all their own needs of diet, even if every acre of agricultural land was used for food production. This makes sense, as many of the cities are coastal and lack room for agricultural spreading.”(东部沿海城市和西南部城市的潜力最小，即使每英亩农田都用于粮食生产，它们也无法满足自身对饮食的全部需求。这是有道理的，因为许多城市都是沿海城市，缺乏农业扩张的空间)可知，东部沿海城市无法提供足够的食物是因为他们没有足够的土地种植庄稼。故选C。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段第二句“Currently, some land is used to raise export crops, but a focus on local food production would start a conversation about how that land gets used.”(目前，一些土地用于种植出口作物，但关注当地粮食生产将引发有关这些土地如何利用的讨论)可知，对当地粮食生产的关注将引发对如何利用土地的讨论。故选D。 14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句“This is the finding of an interesting new modeling study from Tufts University, which analyzed the potential for local food production in 378 areas across the US and expected food production.”(这是塔夫茨大学一项有趣的新模型研究的发现，该研究分析了美国378个地区的当地粮食生产潜力和预期粮食生产)可知，文章是介绍了一项关于美国农业生产的调查研究，所以应来自一份报纸的农业版块。故选A。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段第一句“Many cities in the United States could grow their own food locally, raising enough crops and cattle to meet the needs of all residents.”(美国的许多城市可以在当地种植自己的粮食，种植和养殖足够的庄稼和牲畜，以满足所有居民的需求。)和第二句中的 “This is the finding of an interesting new modeling study from Tufts University”(这是塔夫茨大学一项有趣的新模型研究的发现)可知，文章主要是讲一项研究发现美国的许多城市可以在当地种植自己的粮食，种植和养殖足够的庄稼和牲畜，以满足所有居民的需求。故“美国的很多城市可以种植自己的粮食”可以作为最佳标题。故选B。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中 有两项为多余选项。 If you're familiar with the story of the hare (野兔) and the tortoise (乌龟), you know that the tortoise proved that perseverance is much more important than speed. ____16____, but fewer people have the patience and perseverance of the tortoise. Here are some tips that can help you to improve your perseverance. ●Set goals and write them down. If you don't know what you want to accomplish, it's hard to persevere (坚持) until you do. ____17____instead of making many projects that may upset you. ●____18____, and cross each step off the list as you complete it. If you want to master the ability to cook German dishes, you'll need to read cookbooks, study the Recipes,buy ingredients (食料) and practise making the dishes. Write down all these steps and remove each step as you go. ●Make a list of the rewards related to any project to encourage yourself to persevere. When you want to lose 40 pounds, it may seem like a difficult goal. ____19____.You can lower your blood sugar or fit into your favorite pair of jeans (牛仔裤). Keep those rewards in mind to encourage yourself to stick to your diet and exercise program. ●Imagine your success. Take time each day to sit back, relax and picture the life you'll lead once you've reached your goal. ____20____. Read them over several times a day to encourage yourself to keep going. A. Like the hare, many people start off strong B. Or you can write out a paragraph or two about how reaching your goal will change your life C You can't lose weight only by going on a diet D. Make a list of the steps needed to reach your goal E. But there are big rewards for doing so F. Choose one or two goals that are most important to you and work toward those G. And you should focus on every step carefully 【答案】16. A 17. F 18. D 19. E 20. B 【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些有助于提升毅力，让自己坚持下去的方法。 【16题详解】 上文用龟兔赛跑的故事告诉我们乌龟的毅力比兔子的速度重要，再根据设空句中连词but可知，前后句之间有转折对比关系，A项“Like the hare, many people start off strong(就像兔子一样，许多人一开始很强)”与下文“but fewer people have the patience and perseverance of the tortoise(但很少有人有乌龟那样的耐心和毅力)”构成转折对比关系，同时照应上文龟兔赛跑的故事。故选A项。 【17题详解】 结合小标题“Set goals and write them down(设定目标并写下来)”和下文“instead of making many projects that may upset you.(而不是做很多可能会让你心烦的项目)”可推知，正确的做法是：选择几个项目，作为自己的目标，并为之而努力。故选F项。 【18题详解】 根据下文“and cross each step off the list as you complete it.(当你完成每一步的时候，把它从清单中划掉)”可推知，需要先制作一份清单，所以D项“Make a list of the steps needed to reach your goal(列一份实现目标所需的步骤的清单) ”符合语境，与下文构成顺承关系，且a list of the steps与下文each step off the list相照应。故选D项。 【19题详解】 小标题“Make a list of the rewards related to any project to encourage yourself to persevere.(制作一份与项目相关的所有奖励的清单，鼓励自己坚持下去)”说要给予任何与项目相应的奖励来鼓励自己坚持下去。上文“When you want to lose 40 pounds, it may seem like a difficult goal.(当你想减掉40磅时，这似乎是一个困难的目标)”提出一个难题，E项“But there are big rewards for doing so.(但这样做可以得到很大的回报)”正是用小标题中提到的办法来解决这一问题，下文是对小标题中所述方法的举例说明。故选E项。 【20题详解】 根据指代关系和下文“Read them over several times a day to encourage yourself to keep going.(每天多读几遍，鼓励自己坚持下去)”可知，设空句中应出现下文中提到的阅读内容，B项“Or you can write out a paragraph or two about how reaching your goal will change your life(或者你可以写一到两段文字，描述实现你的目标将如何改变你的生活)”中“a paragraph or two”正是下文阅读的内容，且B项也是小标题“Imagine your success”所说想象成功的一种方法。故选B项。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分） 阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 This winter was really special for me. I recently completed a 10-week ___21___ in a local primary school with a Year Four class in Bristol, UK. While working with children is not all sunshine and rainbows, it was such a(n) ___22___ experience that I am so grateful for. I ___23___ most of the weeks in the classroom, helping the children with their work ___24___ and in groups and also reading with them. I was also extremely lucky to be able to ___25___ them on a range of school trips. We watched a TV program, Horrible Histories, in an old barn, and traveled to Wales to see Roman baths and the ruins of their old barracks (营房). My favorite ___26___ by far was the opportunity to participate in a Christmas carol service inside Bristol Cathedral. As with all jobs, the fun didn’t come without its set of ___27___. A large percentage of the children in the class had special educational needs which, at times, were very hard to manage as I previously had ___28___ experience with this. ___29___, it was so gratifying to learn how to work and form relationships with each of these children in their individual ways. One of my fondest memories is the coach ride back ____30____ Wales when I sat with one student with autism (自闭症). We spent the whole coach ride laughing and singing together, ____31____ our own songs while he tried to convince me to download his favorite video game. The whole experience was undoubtedly rewarding and something I will always ____32____ on with joy. Even the routine of reading with the children was made fun by the ____33____ of characters and personalities within the class. Working with children can be ____34____, but I am so pleased I was able to have this experience. During the placement, I learned a lot about patience, understanding, and the joy of seeing children learn and grow. It was ____35____ a life-changing experience. 21 A. study B. placement C. position D. role 22. A. boring B. rewarding C. amazing D. disappointing 23. A. took B. cost C. spent D. paid 24. A. independently B. initially C. instantly D. incredibly 25. A. assist B. encounter C. accompany D. command 26. A. adventure B. trip C. route D. program 27. A. pressure B. happiness C. challenges D. success 28. A. much B. any C. some D. little 29. A. However B. Therefore C. Otherwise D. Moreover 30. A. from B. to C. away D. of 31. A. setting up B. taking up C. picking up D. making up 32. A. look back B. turn back C. hold back D. go back 33. A. similarity B. regularity C. diversity D. complexity 34. A. enjoyable B. tough C. crucial D. desperate 35. A. mostly B. naturally C. actually D. truly 【答案】21. B 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. A 31. D 32. A 33. C 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者的一次教育实习经历，和孩子们一起工作可能很艰难，但作者受益良多。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我最近在英国布里斯托尔的一所当地小学完成了为期10周的四年级课程的实习工作。A. study学习；B. placement实习工作；C. position位置；D. role角色。由下文“During the placement (在实习期间)”可知，作者在经历教育实习工作。故选B项。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：虽然与孩子们一起工作并不总是阳光明媚，但这是一次非常有益的经历，我非常感激。A. boring没趣的；B. rewarding有益的；C. amazing令人惊喜的；D. disappointing令人失望的。由下文“experience that I am so grateful for (我非常感激的经历)”和“The whole experience was undoubtedly rewarding (整个经历无疑是有益的)”可知，作者认为这次经历很有益。故选B项。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我大部分时间都在教室里度过，帮助孩子们独立工作和分组学习，并和他们一起阅读。A. took需要……时间；B. cost花费；C. spent度过；D. paid支付。由上文“I recently completed a 10-week ___1___ in a local primary school with a Year Four class in Bristol, UK. (我最近在英国布里斯托尔的一所当地小学完成了为期10周的四年级课程的实习工作)”可知，经历教育实习工作的作者，其大部分时间都在教室里度过。故选C项。 【24题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我大部分时间都在教室里度过，帮助孩子们独立工作和分组学习，并和他们一起阅读。A. independently独立地；B. initially开始；C. instantly立即；D. incredibly难以置信地。由上文“helping the children with their work”和常识可知，教师的职责包含帮助学生培养独立性，让学生们独立工作。故选A项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我也非常幸运能够陪伴他们参加一系列学校旅行。A. assist帮助；B. encounter遭遇；C. accompany伴随；D. command命令。由下文“We watched a TV program, Horrible Histories, in an old barn, and traveled to Wales to see Roman baths and the ruins of their old barracks (营房). (我们在一个旧谷仓里看了一个电视节目《可怕的历史》，然后前往威尔士参观了罗马浴场和旧军营的废墟)”和“We spent the whole coach ride laughing and singing together (在整个长途汽车旅行中，我们一起笑着唱歌，编着自己的歌)”可知，作者陪伴学生们参加一系列学校旅行。故选C项。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：到目前为止，我最喜欢的旅行是有机会参加布里斯托尔大教堂内的圣诞颂歌仪式。A. adventure冒险；B. trip旅行；C. route路线；D. program项目。由上文“I was also extremely lucky to be able to ___5___ them on a range of school trips. (我也非常幸运能够陪伴他们参加一系列学校旅行)”可知，此处作者在讲自己最喜欢的旅行。故选B项。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：与所有工作一样，乐趣并非没有挑战。A. pressure压力；B. happiness幸福；C. challenges挑战；D. success成功。由上文“While working with children is not all sunshine and rainbows (虽然与孩子们一起工作并不总是阳光明媚)”和下文“A large percentage of the children in the class had special educational needs which, at times, were very hard to manage (班上很大一部分孩子有特殊的教育需求，这有时很难管理)”可知，作者的教育实习经历中，不仅有快乐，也有挑战。故选C项。 【28题详解】 考查代词词义辨析。句意：班上很大一部分孩子有特殊的教育需求，这有时很难管理，因为我以前对此几乎没有经验。A. much许多；B. any任何；C. some一些；D. little一点儿。由上文语境可知，作者是在教育实习，应该是没有什么经验，这样才符合初次面对特殊教育需求的描述，觉得学生们很难管理。故选D项。 【29题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，学习如何以各自的方式与这些孩子工作和建立关系是如此令人欣慰。A. However然而；B. Therefore因此；C. Otherwise否则；D. Moreover而且。由上文“A large percentage of the children in the class had special educational needs which, at times, were very hard to manage (班上很大一部分孩子有特殊的教育需求，这有时很难管理)”和下文“it was so gratifying to learn how to work and form relationships with each of these children in their individual ways”可知，上下文转折关系，用However。故选A项。 【30题详解】 考查介词和副词词义辨析。句意：我最美好的回忆之一是从威尔士乘坐长途汽车回来，当时我和一名自闭症学生坐在一起。A. from来自；B. to向；C. away向远处；D. of……的一部分。由上文“I recently completed a 10-week ___1___ in a local primary school with a Year Four class in Bristol, UK. (我最近在英国布里斯托尔的一所当地小学完成了为期10周的四年级课程的实习工作)”和下文“Wales”可知，作者在英国布里斯托尔工作，此处应指进行学校旅行的作者和学生们从威尔士乘坐长途汽车回来，back from (回来)。故选A项。 【31题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：在整个长途汽车旅行中，我们一起笑着唱歌，编着自己的歌，而他试图说服我下载他最喜欢的电子游戏。A. setting up设立；B. taking up占据；C. picking up捡起；D. making up编造。由下文“our own songs”可知，作者和学生们在回程途中，很开心，与学生即兴创造歌曲。故选D项。 【32题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：整个经历无疑是有益的，我将永远愉快地回顾。A. look back回顾；B. turn back往回走；C. hold back阻止；D. go back回去。呼应上文“One of my fondest memories (我最美好的回忆之一)”和“The whole experience was undoubtedly rewarding”讲美好的回忆给作者带来的好处，作者以后会回顾美好的记忆。故选A项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：即使是和孩子们一起阅读的日常活动，也因班上性格和个性的多样性而变得有趣。A. similarity相似性；B. regularity规律性；C. diversity多样性；D. complexity复杂性。由下文“of characters and personalities within the class”可知，班上有很多学生，用diversity强调班级性格的多样化。故选C项。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：和孩子们一起工作可能很艰难，但我很高兴能有这样的经历。A. enjoyable愉快的；B. tough艰难的；C. crucial 关键的；D. desperate绝望的。呼应上文“While working with children is not all sunshine and rainbows (虽然与孩子们一起工作并不总是阳光明媚)”和“A large percentage of the children in the class had special educational needs which, at times, were very hard to manage (班上很大一部分孩子有特殊的教育需求，这有时很难管理)”讲和孩子们一起工作可能很艰难。故选B项。 【35题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：这确实是一次改变人生的经历。A. mostly主要地；B. naturally自然地；C. actually事实上；D. truly真实地。由上文“During the placement, I learned a lot about patience, understanding, and the joy of seeing children learn and grow. (在实习期间，我学到了很多关于耐心、理解以及看到孩子们学习和成长的乐趣)”可知，这次教育实习经历让作者受益良多，作者认为它确实是一次改变人生的经历， truly加强语气。故选D项。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分, 满分15分） 阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Chengdu, ____36____ (know) as “the land of abundance” since the Western Han Dynasty, is the capital of Sichuan Province in China. Given that Chengdu has rich cultural heritage, it is definitely one of the hottest ____37____ (destination) in China. For tourists like me, the reserve of pandas is its top attraction. So it was ____38____ great honour to be invited to the non-profit Panda Base, ____39____ the ticket money helps pay for researches. From tomorrow, I will be their UK ambassador. The title will be ____40____ (official) given to me at a ceremony in London. But I made a connection with pandas earlier, ___41___ (date) back to my days on a TV show in the mid-1980s, when I was the first Western TV reporter permitted to film a special unit caring for pandas ____42____ (rescue) from starvation in the wild. Chengdu is not only home ____43____ the rare giant panda but is also famous for ____44____ (it) gorgeous scenic spots and numerous historical sites. So if you want to see both the lovely pandas and the breathtaking scenery in one shot at _____45_____ same time, you should visit Chengdu and enjoy all that it could ever offer. 【答案】36. known 37. destinations 38. a 39. where 40. officially 41. dating 42. rescued 43. to 44. its 45. the 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者受邀在成都大熊猫基地服务，并传播大熊猫文化的经历。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：自西汉以来就被称为“天府之国”的成都是中国四川省的省会。短语 known as表示“被称为”，此处过去分词作定语。故填known。 【37题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：鉴于成都拥有丰富的文化遗产，它绝对是中国最热门的目的地之一。one of 后接名词复数，此处应填名词复数形式destinations，作表语。故填destinations。 【38题详解】 考查冠词。句意：所以我很荣幸被邀请到非营利性的熊猫基地，在那里门票的钱可以帮助支付研究费用。固定句型It is a great honour to do表示“做某事非常荣幸”。故填a。 【39题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：所以我很荣幸被邀请到非营利性的熊猫基地，在那里门票的钱可以帮助支付研究费用。此处为非限制性定语从句，先行词为 the non-profit Panda Base，从句缺少地点状语，应用关系副词where。故填where。 【40题详解】 考查副词。句意：这个头衔将在伦敦的一个仪式上正式授予我。空处修饰动词given，作状语，应用副词形式，official的副词形式为officially“正式地”。故填officially。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：但我与大熊猫的联系更早，可以追溯到上世纪80年代中期我在一个电视节目上的日子，当时我是第一个被允许拍摄一个特殊部门照顾从野外饥饿中获救的大熊猫的西方电视记者。空处应填非谓语动词，date back to“追溯到”和connection逻辑上是主动关系，应用现在分词表示主动。故填dating。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：但我与大熊猫的联系更早，可以追溯到上世纪80年代中期我在一个电视节目上的日子，当时我是第一个被允许拍摄一个特殊部门照顾从野外饥饿中获救的大熊猫的西方电视记者。此处rescue与pandas构成被动关系，故用过去分词作定语。故填rescued。 【43题详解】 考查介词。句意：成都不仅是稀有大熊猫的家园，而且以其美丽的景点和众多的历史遗迹而闻名。固定短语be home to表示“是……的家园”。故填to。 【44题详解】 考查代词。句意：成都不仅是稀有大熊猫的家园，而且以其美丽的景点和众多的历史遗迹而闻名。由句意空处作gorgeous scenic spots和numerous historical sites的定语，应用形容词性物主代词。故填its。 【45题详解】 考查冠词。句意：所以，如果你想同时看到可爱的熊猫和令人惊叹的风景，你应该去成都，享受它所能提供的一切。at the same time“同时”，固定搭配。故填the。 第四部分 书面表达（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文（15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你的英国网友Peter对你上传在QQ空间中的土海湿地公园照片很感兴趣，他想了解更多信息。请根据以下要点给他回复： 1.位置与特征：秀屿区笏石镇，总面积2640亩，福建省城区面积最大的湿地公园； 2.休闲活动：漫步，野餐或者喝茶赏日落；欣赏五颜六色的花，观赏各式各样的鸟儿； 3.环境，美食与其它。 注意： 1.词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯; 3.开头和结尾已为你写好。 参考词汇：湿地公园wetl and park Dear Peter, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Peter, I’m glad to know that you’re fascinated by the photos of Tuhai Wetland Park that I uploaded on my QQ space. Here’s some more information for you. Located in Hushi Town, Xiuyu District, Tuhai Wetland Park spans over 2,640 acres, making it the largest wetland park within the urban area of Fujian Province. Visitors can enjoy activities such as strolling along the paths, having picnics or sipping tea while admiring the sunset. The park is also a paradise for nature lovers, offering a spectacular display of colorful flowers and a diverse array of bird species. As for the environment, Tuhai Wetland Park is a sanctuary for wildlife and the area surrounding the park offers delicious local cuisine that you shouldn’t miss. I hope this information helps. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给英国网友Peter回信，介绍土海湿地公园的情况。 【详解】1.词汇积累 对……着迷：be fascinated by→be captivated by 环境：environment→surroundings 欣赏：admire→appreciate 美味的：delicious→tasty 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Located in Hushi Town, Xiuyu District, Tuhai Wetland Park spans over 2,640 acres, making it the largest wetland park within the urban area of Fujian Province.  拓展句：Located in Hushi Town, Xiuyu District, Tuhai Wetland Park spans over 2,640 acres, which makes it the largest wetland park within the urban area of Fujian Province.  【点睛】[高分句型1] I’m glad to know that you’re fascinated by the photos of Tuhai Wetland Park that I uploaded on my QQ space. (运用了第一个that引导宾语以及第二个that引导定语从句) [高分句型2] Visitors can enjoy activities such as strolling along the paths, having picnics or sipping tea while admiring the sunset. (运用了while引导的时间状语从句的省略) 第二节 读后续写(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。 Last Saturday, David was taking a walk in the park near his home when he noticed a woman with a boy of about eight years old. When David passed them, he heard the woman yell. “How stupid you are! You’re good at nothing.” David stopped and looked at the little boy. The boy said nothing. He just stood there, looking upset. David was reminded of his English teacher Mrs Brown in middle school. After he entered a middle school, David lacked self-confidence because he was often made fun of by others. He was often told that he was good at nothing, which David behaved. But one day it all changed. One day, in an English writing class, Mrs Brown asked them to read a novel. They were asked to write a new chapter of the novel after they finished reading it. A few days later, David handed in his story. He didn’t give it much thought. But the next day, to his surprise, the comment “well done” from Mrs Brown came into view the moment he turned to the page where the story was written. When David read that, he almost burst into tears. He never expected to be praised one day. He suddenly gained some self-confidence. That day after he returned home, he wrote a short story and gave it to Mrs Brown the next morning. And again he was praised. David became very interested in writing. He often wrote short stories and asked Mrs Brown to read them improve writing skills. One year later, David joined the school newspaper and became an editor of it. He was no longer that boy who lacked self-confidence. He gained his confidence, and was hopeful about his future. He succeeded in entering a college and kept writing. Several years after graduating from college, he had his first book published. With some more books coming out, he became famous as a writer in his country. And he owed his success to Mrs Brown’s encouragement. Without her encouragement, his life might be very different now. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Inspired by his own life story, David decided to do something for that boy. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The mother was ashamed when she heard that. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文： Inspired by his own life story, David decided to do something for that boy. He went to the woman, who immediately recognized him because she had read his books and seen his pictures. David started to chat with her. He told her that what she said to her boy was not appropriate. Then he told her about the encouragement he once got from Mrs. Brown. In the end, he said, “I couldn’t have become a writer if I had believed I was good at nothing.” The mother was ashamed when she heard that. She realized that she shouldn’t have called her son stupid, which would make him lose confidence in himself. So she said, “Thank you for your advice. I’ll never say such things to him again. Instead, I’ll find out what he’s good at and encourage him.” The woman then left with the boy. Looking at the back of the boy, David felt relieved, hoping his action could make a difference to the boy. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索，讲述了作家大卫偶遇一位正在大声责骂自己八岁的儿子愚蠢无用的母亲，想到自己过去的经历，如果不是因为中学的英语老师Mrs. Brown的鼓励和认可，他不会有现在的成就。于是大卫主动以自身经历劝说这位母亲不要否定自己的儿子，要多鼓励他，给他信心，这位母亲也意识到了自己的问题，希望这段小小的经历能给这个男孩带来改变。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“受到自己故事的启发，大卫决定为那个男孩做点什么。”可知，第一段可描写大卫主动以自身经历劝说这位母亲不要否定自己的儿子，要多鼓励他，给他信心。 ②由第二段首句“母亲听到这话感到很惭愧”可知，第二段可描写这位母亲思想和态度的转变，从而希望能给男孩带来改变。 2. 续写线索：决定做点什么——与母亲交流，讲述自己的经历——母亲感到惭愧——意识到自己的问题——决定改变——离开——希望 3. 词汇激活： 行为类： ①决定做某事：decide to do/determine to do ②聊天：chat with/talk with ③擅长做某事：be good at doing/do well in doing ④鼓励：encourage/inspire 情绪类： ①丧失信心：lose confidence/lose heart ②宽慰的：relieved/soothing 【点睛】【高分句型1】He went to the woman, who immediately recognized him because she had read his books and seen his pictures. （运用了关系代词who引导的非限制性定语从句和连词because引导的原因状语从句。） 【高分句型2】I couldn’t have become a writer if I had believed I was good at nothing.（运用了以连词if引导的条件状语从句和虚拟语气。） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 莆田第二十五中学2024-2025学年上学期高二英语期末试卷 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒种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。 1. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Christmas dinner. B. Christmas gifts. C. Their families. 2. How will the man go to Greenwich? A. By train. B. By plane. C. By boat. 3. Where are the speakers? A. In the barber’s.（理发室） B. In the post office. C. In the street. 4. Who broke the milk bottle? A. The cat. B. The boy’s sister. C. The boy. 5. Why does the woman ask the man to come? A. She needs to change the soup. B. She wants to order some food. C. She feels cold. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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和第7两个小题。 6. How do the speakers know what is on at the cinema or theater tonight? A. From the newspaper. B. From the Internet. C. From the board in the cinema. 7. What will the speakers see? A. 2046. B. 2012. C. The Saving Private Ryan. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8和第10三个小题。 8. What attracts the woman most in the Classical Café? A. The food. B. The prices. C. The waiters. 9. What does Karl think of the German food festival? A. Wonderful. B. Boring. C. Just so-so. 10. What does Karl suggest the woman do? A. Learn to cook. B. Go to the food festival. C. Travel to German. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 11至13三个小题。 11. Who is the man? A. An assistant. B. A driver. C. A policeman. 12. Why didn’t the woman park her car in the parking lot? A. She didn’t want to pay for it. B. It was already full. C. She didn’t know there was one. 13. What will the woman probably do next? A. Show the man her license. B. Go to the police station. C. Drive away. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 14至16三个小题。 14. What is the survey about? A. Family life. B. Unusual hobbies. C. Holiday activities. 15. What does the man like to do? A. Visit art galleries. B. Stay at home. C. See his parents. 16. Where does the man’s wife prefer to go? A. Ski areas. B. Castles. C. The seaside. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17至20四个小题。 17. How did the speaker help the old lady? A. He called her family. B. He carried the bags for her. C. He took her to hospital. 18. Why did the speaker tell the old lady a lie? A. To make her accept his help. B. To let his father see her. C. To please her and get paid. 19. Who is Ray Robert? A. A passerby. B. The speaker’s father. C. The old lady’s son. 20. What did the old lady do for Ray Robert? A. She helped pay his schooling . B. She helped his mother. C. She looked after him. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（共12小题；每小题2.5分, 满分30分） 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Let’s explore the splendid botanic gardens of the world. Royal Botanic Garden, London, England The Royal Botanic Garden is thought to be the largest one in the world, a 121-hectare site on the edge of London, home to the world’s biggest collection of living plants and more than 8.5 million preserved plant specimens (标本). Its mission is to protect plants for the future of all life on Earth. Designed by artist Wolfgang Buttress, it features a thousand LEDs that light up and create a musical piece! Jardim Botanico do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil The garden stands as a symbol of Brazil’s rich diversity of wildlife, containing over 6,000 species of tropical plants and trees. 40 percent of the site is farmed; the rest is Atlantic Forest spreading up the mountains. It is home to Capuchin monkeys, along with over 140 species of birds, including toucans and white-necked hawks. Jardin des Plantes de Montpellier, France The garden was originally intended for the medical education of student doctors. Lost and remade more than once over the centuries, it does not reduce the importance of either the site or the vision of those who have created it, still faithful to its early purpose as a teaching garden. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, South Africa Its collection of more than 7000 species mainly consists of local plants in southern Africa. Famous for its Protea Garden, it also has a Medicinal Garden, focusing on African and native uses of plants. Today, the garden’s primary concern is to “defend the exploration, conservation and appreciation of South Africa’s exceptionally rich biodiversity for all South Africans.” 1. What makes the Royal Botanic Gardens stand out? A. Its founder. B. Its location. C. Its large size. D. Its long history. 2. Which garden would you visit if you are interested in animals? A. Royal Botanic Garden. B. Jardim Botanico do Rio de Janeiro. C. Jardin des Plantes de Montpellier. D. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. 3. What’s the purpose of the passage? A. To explain the science of growing plants. B. To discuss the history of botanical gardens. C. To display features of famous botanical gardens. D. To describe the architecture of garden buildings. B A few years ago, I stood in a small classroom just outside of New York City, watching a high schooler named Serena Stevenson answer math questions. An instructor read out numbers — 74,470, 70,809, 98,402 — and Stevenson added them in her head. For each question, she closed her eyes, and then the fingers of her right hand began to move. She answered most of the problems correctly. The key to her success was an ancient technology called the abacus (算盘). Stevenson used a practice called “mental abacus”, imagining the abacus in her mind and then using her fingers to work through the problems. From watching Stevenson, I knew that gaining skill at the abacus was more than a matter of counting beads, so I decided to sign up for an abacus course with my two daughters to see if we could also improve our math skills. I was one of the many who had some math doubts and I felt a touch of fear. My typical solution was avoidance, and if I had to calculate something like a percentage change, I would go online. Then after a few abacus classes and a good amount of practice, math seemed a little less frightening. I didn’t become Euclid, the founder of geometry. But the practice brought my numerical fears down. This is a time-tested power of the abacus. Confidence grows easily in the device, and abacus students are less likely to be nervous about an upcoming math test, according to one study. Part of the reason, it seems, is that practice and outcomes appear to move in step. My kids gained much as well. My youngest daughter could work out those math problems that once baffled her, while my older child brought her abacus to school to show it to her classmates and teacher. These were just small successes for them, but that was how they finally developed confidence. 4. What is the main purpose of the first paragraph? A. To prove the difficulty of math. B. To introduce the topic of the abacus. C. To show the high intelligence of Stevenson. D. To stress the importance of abacus learning. 5. What do we know about the author from paragraph 3? A. He was weak in math. B. He was good at computer. C. He regarded math as useful. D. He had a close relationship with kids. 6. What does the author realize from his learning experience? A. Knowledge starts with practice. B. It’s never too late to learn. C. Faith can move mountains. D. Practice makes perfect. 7. What does the underlined word “baffled” in the last paragraph mean? A. Excited. B. Inspired. C. Defeated. D. Interested. C Cats communicate a variety of messages using cat body language. Examples include arching (弓起) their backs as a signal of fear or attack and slowly blinking (眨) their eyes to signal relaxation. Mouth open and no teeth showed suggests a feeling of playfulness. A cat which chooses to lie on its back shows happiness, trust and comfort. Cats show dissatisfaction by moving their ears back, equal to a human frown. As is the case with dogs, a twitching (抽动) tail can mean a little anger while a tail held high suggests confidence. Cats will twitch their tails when hunting or angry, while larger twitching suggests displeasure. They may also twitch their tails when playing. A tail held high is a sign of happiness, or can be used as a greeting towards humans or other cats (usually close relatives) while half-raised shows less pleasure, and unhappiness is expressed with a tail held low. Some characteristic signals, however, are often misunderstood. It is important to keep in mind that each cat may show its feelings with different body language. For instance, a cat rubbing its body along an arm or leg of its owner is not only a way in which to attract attention and, perhaps, a way to ask for food; it is also a way of “marking” its owner as its own. Usually a cat with its tail held high and twitching shows excitement, but this is often mistaken for anger. Many people fail or are too slow to understand the silent body language of cats. And they may have the false impression that cats are cold-hearted, unfaithful or not clever. To understand cats, people must observe a cat closely and learn what its body signals tell them. 8. Which cat body language shows that a cat is relaxed? A. Lying on its stomach. B. Blinking its eyes slowly. C. Holding its tail high. D. Moving its ears back. 9. According to the passage, a cat will twitch its tail EXCEPT ____. A. when it feels sleepy B. when it is hunting C. when it feels angry D. when it is playing 10. How many meanings does a cat’s rubbing its body along its owner have? A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D. 5. 11. The last paragraph intends to tell us ____. A. many people often have wrong opinions on cats B. it is not easy to understand cats’ body language C. every cat has its own special body language D. we should learn more about cats’ body language D Many cities in the United States could grow their own food locally, raising enough crops and cattle to meet the needs of all residents. This is the finding of an interesting new modeling study from Tufts University, which analyzed the potential for local food production in 378 areas across the US and expected food production. The researchers found that cities in the Northwest in the United States had the greatest potential to raise their own food. Cities along the Eastern seaside and in the Southwest had the least potential and would not be able to meet all their own needs of diet, even if every acre of agricultural land was used for food production. This makes sense, as many of the cities are coastal and lack room for agricultural spreading. The study revealed that the United States have a surplus (多余的) of agricultural land for feeding the domestic (国内的) population. Currently, some land is used to raise export crops, but a focus on local food production would start a conversation about how that land gets used. In the words of Peters, lead author and associate professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts, “It would be important to make sure policies for supporting local or regional food production benefit conservation and create opportunities for farmers to adopt more sustainable (可持续的) practices. Policies should also recognize the ability of the natural resources in a given local or region and consider the supply chain, including ability for food processing and storage.” Although it’s a far cry from the current reality, it is a nice thought to imagine cities surrounded by food production operations that transport freshly harvested food to nearby homes, and then make use of the leftover food to fertilize fields and generate heat for greenhouses. 12. The cities along the Eastern seaside fail to provide enough food because ________. A. citizens are unwilling to grow crops B. the methods of food production are wrong C. they don’t have enough land to grow crops D. their climate limits the agricultural production 13. What will the focus on local food production lead to? A. More job opportunities for citizens. B. More specific policies about using land. C. Conversations with the local government. D. A discussion on how to make use of land. 14. In which section can we read this text in a newspaper? A. Agriculture. B. Entertainment. C. Lifestyle. D. Sport. 15. What is the best title of this text? A. The US Government Stops Wasting Food B. Many Cities in the US Can Grow Their Own Food C. Cities Learn to Grow Food From the Villages D. Farmers Have More Chances to Be Employed 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中 有两项为多余选项。 If you're familiar with the story of the hare (野兔) and the tortoise (乌龟), you know that the tortoise proved that perseverance is much more important than speed. ____16____, but fewer people have the patience and perseverance of the tortoise. Here are some tips that can help you to improve your perseverance. ●Set goals and write them down. If you don't know what you want to accomplish, it's hard to persevere (坚持) until you do. ____17____instead of making many projects that may upset you. ●____18____, and cross each step off the list as you complete it. If you want to master the ability to cook German dishes, you'll need to read cookbooks, study the Recipes,buy ingredients (食料) and practise making the dishes. Write down all these steps and remove each step as you go. ●Make a list of the rewards related to any project to encourage yourself to persevere. When you want to lose 40 pounds, it may seem like a difficult goal. ____19____.You can lower your blood sugar or fit into your favorite pair of jeans (牛仔裤). Keep those rewards in mind to encourage yourself to stick to your diet and exercise program. ●Imagine your success. Take time each day to sit back, relax and picture the life you'll lead once you've reached your goal. ____20____. Read them over several times a day to encourage yourself to keep going. A. Like the hare, many people start off strong B. Or you can write out a paragraph or two about how reaching your goal will change your life C. You can't lose weight only by going on a diet D. Make a list of the steps needed to reach your goal E. But there are big rewards for doing so F. Choose one or two goals that are most important to you and work toward those G. And you should focus on every step carefully 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分） 阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 This winter was really special for me. I recently completed a 10-week ___21___ in a local primary school with a Year Four class in Bristol, UK. While working with children is not all sunshine and rainbows, it was such a(n) ___22___ experience that I am so grateful for. I ___23___ most of the weeks in the classroom, helping the children with their work ___24___ and in groups and also reading with them. I was also extremely lucky to be able to ___25___ them on a range of school trips. We watched a TV program, Horrible Histories, in an old barn, and traveled to Wales to see Roman baths and the ruins of their old barracks (营房). My favorite ___26___ by far was the opportunity to participate in a Christmas carol service inside Bristol Cathedral. As with all jobs, the fun didn’t come without its set of ___27___. A large percentage of the children in the class had special educational needs which, at times, were very hard to manage as I previously had ___28___ experience with this. ___29___, it was so gratifying to learn how to work and form relationships with each of these children in their individual ways. One of my fondest memories is the coach ride back ____30____ Wales when I sat with one student with autism (自闭症). We spent the whole coach ride laughing and singing together, ____31____ our own songs while he tried to convince me to download his favorite video game. The whole experience was undoubtedly rewarding and something I will always ____32____ on with joy. Even the routine of reading with the children was made fun by the ____33____ of characters and personalities within the class. Working with children can be ____34____, but I am so pleased I was able to have this experience. During the placement, I learned a lot about patience, understanding, and the joy of seeing children learn and grow. It was ____35____ a life-changing experience. 21. A. study B. placement C. position D. role 22. A. boring B. rewarding C. amazing D. disappointing 23. A. took B. cost C. spent D. paid 24. A. independently B. initially C. instantly D. incredibly 25. A. assist B. encounter C. accompany D. command 26. A. adventure B. trip C. route D. program 27. A. pressure B. happiness C. challenges D. success 28. A. much B. any C. some D. little 29. A. However B. Therefore C. Otherwise D. Moreover 30. A. from B. to C. away D. of 31. A. setting up B. taking up C. picking up D. making up 32. A. look back B. turn back C. hold back D. go back 33. A. similarity B. regularity C. diversity D. complexity 34. A. enjoyable B. tough C. crucial D. desperate 35 A. mostly B. naturally C. actually D. truly 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。 Chengdu, ____36____ (know) as “the land of abundance” since the Western Han Dynasty, is the capital of Sichuan Province in China. Given that Chengdu has rich cultural heritage, it is definitely one of the hottest ____37____ (destination) in China. For tourists like me, the reserve of pandas is its top attraction. So it was ____38____ great honour to be invited to the non-profit Panda Base, ____39____ the ticket money helps pay for researches. From tomorrow, I will be their UK ambassador. The title will be ____40____ (official) given to me at a ceremony in London. But I made a connection with pandas earlier, ___41___ (date) back to my days on a TV show in the mid-1980s, when I was the first Western TV reporter permitted to film a special unit caring for pandas ____42____ (rescue) from starvation in the wild. Chengdu is not only home ____43____ the rare giant panda, but is also famous for ____44____ (it) gorgeous scenic spots and numerous historical sites. So if you want to see both the lovely pandas and the breathtaking scenery in one shot at _____45_____ same time, you should visit Chengdu and enjoy all that it could ever offer. 第四部分 书面表达（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文（15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你的英国网友Peter对你上传在QQ空间中的土海湿地公园照片很感兴趣，他想了解更多信息。请根据以下要点给他回复： 1.位置与特征：秀屿区笏石镇，总面积2640亩，福建省城区面积最大的湿地公园； 2.休闲活动：漫步，野餐或者喝茶赏日落；欣赏五颜六色的花，观赏各式各样的鸟儿； 3.环境，美食与其它。 注意： 1.词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯; 3.开头和结尾已为你写好。 参考词汇：湿地公园wetl and park Dear Peter, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节 读后续写(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。 Last Saturday, David was taking a walk in the park near his home when he noticed a woman with a boy of about eight years old. When David passed them, he heard the woman yell. “How stupid you are! You’re good at nothing.” David stopped and looked at the little boy. The boy said nothing. He just stood there, looking upset. David was reminded of his English teacher Mrs Brown in middle school. After he entered a middle school, David lacked self-confidence because he was often made fun of by others. He was often told that he was good at nothing, which David behaved. But one day it all changed. One day in an English writing class, Mrs Brown asked them to read a novel. They were asked to write a new chapter of the novel after they finished reading it. A few days later, David handed in his story. He didn’t give it much thought. But the next day, to his surprise, the comment “well done” from Mrs Brown came into view the moment he turned to the page where the story was written. When David read that, he almost burst into tears. He never expected to be praised one day. He suddenly gained some self-confidence. That day after he returned home he wrote a short story and gave it to Mrs Brown the next morning. And again he was praised. David became very interested in writing. He often wrote short stories and asked Mrs Brown to read them improve writing skills. One year later, David joined the school newspaper and became an editor of it. He was no longer that boy who lacked self-confidence. He gained his confidence, and was hopeful about his future. He succeeded in entering a college and kept writing. Several years after graduating from college, he had his first book published. With some more books coming out, he became famous as a writer in his country. And he owed his success to Mrs Brown’s encouragement. Without her encouragement, his life might be very different now. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Inspired by his own life story, David decided to do something for that boy. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The mother was ashamed when she heard that. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$