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2024-2025(上)高二期末调研测试 英语 注意事项 考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项及各题答题要求： 1. 本试卷共10页，包含听力(共30分)、阅读(共50分)、语言运用(共30分)、写作(共40分)四部分。本次考试满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟。 2. 答题前，请您务必将自己的姓名、考试号等用黑色0. 5毫米签字笔填写在答题卡上。 3. 作答非选择题必须用书写黑色字迹的0. 5毫米签字笔写在答题卡上的指定位置，在其它位置作答一律无效。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题;每题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、℃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。 1. What is the man going to do this afternoon? A. Watch a documentary. B. Repair his computer. C. Work on his paper. 2. What does the man advise Jennifer to do? A. Develop her kids’ interest. B. Care about others’ feelings. C. Let her kids do outdoor activities. 3. Where are probably the speakers? A. At the police station. B. In an office. C. At home. 4. What are the speakers talking about? A. Their ways to keep fit. B. Reasons for taking exercise. C. Their personal dietary habits. 5. What is Jason’s attitude toward Susan’s behavior? A. Understanding. B. Impatient. C. Critical. 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，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、7题。 6. What does David value most about the event? A. Learning about other cultures. B. Presenting views on the poetry. C. Engaging in academic activities. 7 When did David book a flight ticket? A. On July 8th. B. On July 10th. C. On July 13th. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What does the man think is the key factor to get the position? A. Communication skills. B. Relevant experience. C. Academic qualification. 9. Which aspect of the company appeals to the woman? A. The flexible working hours. B. The good pay. C. The high reputation. 10. What will the woman do next? A. Attend the second round interview. B. Send a written application. C. Wait for the reply. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Who is the woman? A. A nutritionist. B. A professor. C. A student. 12. Why did the man check labels at first? A. To go for a reasonable price. B. To avoid food allergy. C. To find healthy products. 13. What does the data show according to the man? A. People will stop buying unhealthy products. B. People pay more attention to a balanced diet. C. People might ignore the nutritional food labels. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. Why does Bob grow vegetables? A. To get immense pleasure. B. To sell them for money. C. To bond with his friends. 15. Which season is it now? A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Winter. 16. What is Bob’s suggestion on growing beets? A. Planting them in two seasons. B. Paying attention to insect pests. C. Harvesting the roots when they’re small. 17. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Neighbors. B. Colleagues. C. Father and daughter. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What problem do some local people face? A. Great loss of houses. B. The closure of tourism. C. A distinct lack of trees. 19. What are tourists expected to do? A. Bring more seedlings from their hometown. B. Raise money for the construction of the town. C. Provide voluntary service for local development. 20. Why does the speaker give the talk? A. To report a piece of news. B. To recommend a scenic spot. C. To appreciate an act of kindness. 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 Popular Indoor Water Parks In cold winters, indoor water parks are good holiday choices, offering a warm and comfortable environment. In the list below, you’ll find the best water parks that meet your various needs. DreamWorks Water Park — East Rutherford, New Jersey It has the world’s biggest indoor wave pool. In your water activities, you can have fun with beloved Dream Works film characters such as Shrek, Po from Kung Fu Panda, and the penguins from Madagascar. With tickets, you can enjoy colorful lights after dark. Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark — Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Warm your younger kids up to the water in the Tiny Timbers area, and then jump into the Activity Pool while they try the rope climb. Save time for the best attraction: Avalanche Falls. It presents popular songs along with shining colorful lights, making it feel more like a concert than a slide. Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park Resort — Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin Inspired by ancient Greek stories, this park offers themed attractions like Medusa’s Slide (滑道) Wheel and the River Styx. The former is a famous water slide in America. After an exciting slide, you can relax with a float (浮板) on the river. Booking a room provides free entry to the water park, making it a good choice. Kalahari Indoor Waterpark & Resort — Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania The Virtual Reality Waterslide, a first in the U. S. , is a must-try. Riders wear waterproof headsets that put them into different digital environments. They can choose from various exciting settings, such as Jungle Adventure, Space Exploration and Candyland. 1. What do the first two parks both offer? A. Low-priced rooms B. Colorful light shows. C. Special movie nights. D. Adventurous water activities. 2. What is a feature of Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark? A. Adding music to activities. B. Requiring talent for sports. C. Teaching kids survival skills. D. Setting an age limit for visitors. 3. Which park best suits adventurous technology fans? A. DreamWorks Water Park. B. Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark. C. Kalahari Indoor Waterpark & Resort. D. Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park Resort. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了几个受欢迎的室内水上乐园。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“With tickets, you can enjoy colorful lights after dark.(凭票，你可以在天黑后欣赏五颜六色的灯光。)”和第三段“It presents popular songs along with shining colorful lights, making it feel more like a concert than a slide.(它播放流行歌曲，同时闪耀着五颜六色的灯光，让人感觉更像是一场音乐会，而不是滑梯。)”可知，前两个公园都提供五颜六色的灯光秀。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“It presents popular songs along with shining colorful lights, making it feel more like a concert than a slide.(它播放流行歌曲，同时闪耀着五颜六色的灯光，让人感觉更像是一场音乐会，而不是滑梯。)”可知，Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark的特色是为活动添加音乐。故选A。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“They can choose from various exciting settings, such as Jungle Adventure, Space Exploration and Candyland.(他们可以从各种令人兴奋的场景中选择，比如丛林探险、太空探索和糖果乐园。)”可知，Kalahari室内水上乐园及度假村最适合喜欢冒险技术的粉丝。故选C。 B In one apartment in Jos, Nigeria, Wuni Bitrus and a dozen students gathered around a table covered with a toolbox, a 12-volt adapter (适配器), and a mix of colored wires. The students’ idea was to build a “smart” door that opens with the touch of a finger. The students chatted in sign language, and Mr. Bitrus signed back. The group discusses using Arduino, an open-source electronics platform, and one student wondered how fingerprints could be stored. Mindful of Nigeria’s electricity problems, Mr. Bitrus advised the group to use a battery-powered keypad lock system first and include a fingerprint feature later. After nodding in agreement, the students excitedly started working. This is one typical scene in a club run by the Deaf Technology Foundation (DTF), a nonprofit co-founded by Mr. Bitrus. It coaches deaf Nigerian children and young adults in computer programming and robotics which are believed to maintain a rising trend in today’s labor market. The students also work to improve their reading skills and receive career guidance. Mr. Bitrus’ desire to change Nigeria’s deaf communities was awakened in 2014. While teaching, he noticed a 13-year-old girl was treated unfairly and he became determined to learn sign language. Three years later, he got funded by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and established DTF. One of the darkest memories that Mercy Samson Grimah, a student of the foundation, has about growing up is looking at the faces of people around her. Ms. Grimah says her private secondary school did not formally teach sign language to her, nor much of anything else. But fortunately, she formed a bond with the Deaf Technology Foundation. “I had never touched a laptop before in my life,” she says. Now, she wants to become a computer scientist. So far, DTF has been struggling to keep the dreams of these students alive, as it can only afford two paid instructors and it is difficult to keep up with the growing number of students. DTF intends to take advantage of Nigeria’s rapid tech development, joining hands with companies on self-driving car technology and automated wheelchairs to secure its existence. 4. What happened in one apartment in Jos? A. A classroom lecture on electronics. B. A debate about door security issues. C. A discussion on fingerprint technology. D. A scene of deaf students doing research. 5. What is the primary goal of DTF? A. To bridge the mental gap for deaf youth. B. To build smart devices for deaf students. C. To create a social platform for deaf students. D. To provide technological aid for deaf students. 6. What aspect of DTF does paragraph 4 focus on? A. Its influence. B. Its objective. C. Its challenges. D. Its origins. 7. What difficulty is DTF experiencing? A. Inaccessible learning materials. B. Shortage of skilled instructors. C. Insufficient financial supports. D. Failure to attract more students. 【答案】4. D 5. D 6. D 7. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要讲述了位于尼日利亚的聋人技术基金会（DTF）是如何通过自动化和机器人技术帮助聋哑学生学习并提高就业能力，同时面临的挑战。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“In one apartment in Jos, Nigeria, Wuni Bitrus and a dozen students gathered around a table covered with a toolbox, a 12-volt adapter(适配器), and a mix of colored wires. The students’ idea was to build a “smart” door that opens with the touch of a finger.(在尼日利亚乔斯的一间公寓里，Wuni Bitrus和十几个学生围坐在一张放满工具箱、12伏适配器和五颜六色电线的桌子旁。这些学生的想法是建造一个用手指触摸就可以打开的“智能”门)”以及根据第二段“The students chatted in sign language, and Mr. Bitrus signed back.(学生们用手语交流，Bitrus先生也用手语回答)”可知，在乔斯的一间公寓里发生的事情是聋哑学生进行的一项研究活动。故选D。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“It coaches deaf Nigerian children and young adults in computer programming and robotics which are believed to maintain a rising trend in today’s labor market. The students also work to improve their reading skills and receive career guidance.(该组织为尼日利亚失聪儿童和年轻人提供计算机编程和机器人技术的培训，这两项技术在当今的劳动力市场中被认为是保持上升趋势的。学生们还致力于提高他们的阅读技能，并获得职业指导)”可知，DTF的主要目标是为聋哑学生提供技术援助。故选D。 【6题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段“Mr. Bitrus’ desire to change Nigeria’s deaf communities was awakened in 2014. While teaching, he noticed a 13-year-old girl was treated unfairly and he became determined to learn sign language. Three years later, he got funded by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and established DTF.(2014年，比鲁斯改变尼日利亚聋人社区的愿望被唤醒。在教学过程中，他注意到一个13岁的女孩受到了不公平的对待，于是他下定决心要学习手语。三年后，他得到了麻省理工学院的资助，成立了DTF)”可知，第4段关注的是DTF的起源。故选D。 【7题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“So far, DTF has been struggling to keep the dreams of these students alive, as it can only afford two paid instructors and it is difficult to keep up with the growing number of students.(到目前为止，DTF一直在努力维持这些学生的梦想，因为它只能负担得起两个有偿的导师，并且很难跟上不断增长的学生人数)”可知，DTF所面临的困难是财政支持不足。故选C。 C Cleaning your hands with soap and water washes away bacteria. But the hot-air hand dryers found in many public restrooms seem to blow microbes (微生物) right back onto clean skin. That’s what 16-year-old Zita Nguyen found by swabbing (用拭子擦拭) people’s freshly washed and dried hands. Water going through toilets in public restrooms results in the bacteria from human wastes entering the air. That same air is drawn into those wall-mounted electric hand dryers. These machines provide a nice warm home in which microbes can grow well, and cleaning the inside of these machines can be difficult, Zita says. “Freshly washed hands are getting dirtied with the bacteria that grow inside these machines. ” she adds. The idea for her project came from the pandemic (流行病). People stayed at least one meter away from each other to limit the spread of the pandemic. Zita wanted to explore that idea with hand dryers. Would drying hands farther away from the hot-air dryer lessen the number of bacteria that fall back onto the skin? The teen had four people wash and dry their hands in the restrooms. The participants washed with soap and water. After each washing, they dried their hands using one of three different methods. In some trials, they simply used paper towels. In the others, they used an electric hand dryer. Sometimes, they held their hands close to the machine, about 13 centimeters below it. At other times, they held their hands about 30 centimeters below the dryer. Each hand-drying condition was performed 20 times. Right after this drying, Zita swabbed their hands for bacteria. Then she placed these swabs on Petri dishes for three days in suitable growing conditions. Afterward, all the Petri dishes were covered with bacteria. Fewer than 50 bacterial colonies (菌落), on average, turned up in each dish exposed to swabs from hands dried with paper towels or from hands held farther from the electric dryers. In contrast, more than 130 colonies, on average, grew in Petri dishes from hands held close to the hot-air dryers. Zita was amazed by all the microbes in these dishes and realized they represented what covered people’s hands after using a hot-air dryer. 8. What did Zita Nguyen discover in her research? A. Public restrooms are full of bacteria in the air. B. Swabbing freshly washed hands is unnecessary. C. Hand dryers can infect clean hands with bacteria. D. Cleaning the inside of hot-air hand dryers is hard. 9. What was the inspiration for Zita’s project? A. Her concern over the damage of bacteria to skins. B. Safety distance for people during the pandemic. C. Her curiosity about the structure of hand dryers. D. The medicine of limiting the spread of the pandemic. 10. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A. The process of conducting the experiment. B. The reason for hand-dryers having bacteria. C. The desire for better drying hands machines. D. The result of drying hands with paper towels. 11. The number of bacterial colonies in the dishes is related to ________. A. the application of hand dryers B. the lasting time of swabbing hands C. the growing conditions for bacteria D. the functions of hot-air hand dryers 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A 11. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。16岁的Zita Nguyen通过实验发现，公共卫生间里的热风干手器可能将空气中的细菌重新吹到刚洗过的手上，而使用纸巾或远离干手器干燥则能减少这种细菌再污染的情况。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段中“But the hot-air hand dryers found in many public restrooms seem to blow microbes (微生物) right back onto clean skin. That’s what 16-year-old Zita Nguyen found by swabbing (用拭子擦拭) people’s freshly washed and dried hands. (但是，在许多公共卫生间发现的热风干手器似乎可以将微生物吹回干净的皮肤上。这就是16岁的Zita Nguyen通过擦拭人们刚洗过和擦干的手而发现的。)”可知，Zita Nguyen在她的研究中发现公共卫生间里的热风干手器会把微生物吹到刚洗干净的手上，即干手器会让干净的手感染细菌。故选C。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段中“The idea for her project came from the pandemic (流行病). People stayed at least one meter away from each other to limit the spread of the pandemic. Zita wanted to explore that idea with hand dryers. Would drying hands farther away from the hot-air dryer lessen the number of bacteria that fall back onto the skin? (她的项目灵感来自疫情。人们彼此保持至少一米的距离，以限制疫情的传播。Zita想用干手器来探索这个想法。在离热风干手器更远的地方把手擦干会减少掉回皮肤上的细菌数量吗？)”可知，她的项目灵感来自于疫情期间人们为了限制疫情传播保持至少一米的安全距离。故选B。 【10题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第四段“The teen had four people wash and dry their hands in the restrooms. The participants washed with soap and water. After each washing, they dried their hands using one of three different methods. In some trials, they simply used paper towels. In the others, they used an electric hand dryer. Sometimes, they held their hands close to the machine, about 13 centimeters below it. At other times, they held their hands about 30 centimeters below the dryer. Each hand-drying condition was performed 20 times. Right after this drying, Zita swabbed their hands for bacteria. Then she placed these swabs on Petri dishes for three days in suitable growing conditions. (这名青少年让四个人在卫生间洗手并擦干。参与者用肥皂和水清洗。每次洗手后，他们都会用三种不同的方法之一擦干手。在一些试验中，他们只是使用纸巾。在其他实验中，他们使用了热风干手器。有时，他们把手靠近机器，在机器下方约13厘米处。其他时候，他们把手放在烘干机下方约30厘米处。每种手部干燥条件进行20次。干燥后，Zita立即用拭子擦拭他们的手上是否有细菌。然后，她将这些拭子放在培养皿上，在合适的生长条件下放置了三天。)”可知，本段详细描述了Zita让四个人在卫生间洗手并采用不同方式擦干手，然后用拭子擦拭手上的细菌，最后将拭子放在培养皿中培养的过程，即进行实验的过程。故选A。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第五段“Fewer than 50 bacterial colonies (菌落), on average, turned up in each dish exposed to swabs from hands dried with paper towels or from hands held farther from the electric dryers. In contrast, more than 130 colonies, on average, grew in Petri dishes from hands held close to the hot-air dryers. (平均而言，每个接触过纸巾擦干的手或离热风干手器更远的手的拭子的盘子里出现的细菌菌落不到50个。相比之下，平均有130多个菌落在靠近热风干手器的培养皿中生长。)”可知，培养皿中细菌菌落的数量与使用干手器的方式（离干手器的距离）有关，也就是与干手器的使用有关。故选A。 D The metaverse, a virtual universe that combines augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and the Internet, is rapidly transforming various industries, including the travel industry. The metaverse’s ability to create immersive and interactive environments allows users to explore new destinations and cultures without leaving the comfort of their homes. This technological innovation has the potential to change the travel industry, providing opportunities for growth and sustainability in an increasingly digital world. With the help of VR headsets and other devices, users can explore distant destinations and experience unique cultural events from their living rooms. This allows individuals who have physical disability to travel the world to engage with different cultures and environments. Moreover, virtual tourism can help address issues of overtourism, as it enables users to visit popular sites without contributing to overcrowding or environmental destruction. Virtual tourism is able to provide immersive experiences. By using advanced technology, virtual reality developers can create realistic simulations (模拟) of various destinations, complete with sights, sounds, and even smells. These simulations can be tailored to individual preferences, allowing users to explore at their own pace and focus on the aspects of a destination that interest them most. What’s more, virtual tourism can improve educational experiences, enabling users to learn about a location in an engaging and interactive manner. In addition to virtual tourism, the metaverse offers other opportunities for the travel industry. For instance, AR technology can provide real-time information and interactive content. Imagine walking through the streets of Rome and having your smartphone or AR glasses overlay historical facts, accommodation recommendations, and navigation (导航) assistance directly onto your field of view. This combination of digital and physical experiences can enrich travelers’ understanding of their surroundings and create more memorable journeys. However, the rise of virtual tourism also presents challenges for the travel industry. Traditional businesses must adapt to the changing landscape by embracing (欣然接受) digital technologies and developing new strategies to remain competitive. Additionally, concerns about data privacy and security must be addressed to ensure that users feel safe engaging with virtual experiences. 12. How does the metaverse transform the travel industry? A. By offering free interactive facilities. B. By providing new tourist destinations. C. By creating physical experiences at home. D. By attracting more tourists to scenic spots. 13. What feature of virtual tourism is stressed by referring to the physically disabled? A. Its easy accessibility. B. Its cultural events. C. Its educational function. D. Its green effects. 14. What may be a disadvantage of virtual tourism according to the text? A. High expenses for tourists. B. Risks of personal safety. C. Difficulty in using digital skills. D. Insecurity of private information. 15. What is the best title for the text? A. New challenges faced by the travel industry. B. Virtual tourism — a promising way to travel. C. The technological innovation of the digital field. D. The metaverse — a virtual universe widely used. 【答案】12. C 13. A 14. D 15. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了元宇宙如何改变旅游行业，特别是虚拟旅游的优势和挑战。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“The metaverse’s ability to create immersive and interactive environments allows users to explore new destinations and cultures without leaving the comfort of their homes.(元宇宙创造沉浸式和互动环境的能力，使用户无需离开舒适的家就能探索新的目的地和文化)”可知，元宇宙通过在家中创造沉浸式和互动式的体验来变革旅游行业，让用户即使在家中也能探索新的目的地和文化。故选C。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“This allows individuals who have physical disability to travel the world to engage with different cultures and environments.(这使得身体残疾的人也能‘旅行’世界，与不同的文化和环境互动)”可知，虚拟旅游使得身体残疾的人也能体验旅游，强调了虚拟旅游的易接近性或可访问性。故选A。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Additionally, concerns about data privacy and security must be addressed to ensure that users feel safe engaging with virtual experiences.(此外，还必须解决数据隐私和安全问题，以确保用户在参与虚拟体验时感到安全)”可知，虚拟旅游的一个可能缺点是私人信息的不安全性。故选D。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了元宇宙如何改变旅游行业，特别是虚拟旅游的优势和挑战，强调虚拟旅游作为一种有前途的旅行方式，能够为用户提供沉浸式的体验，同时也提到了它面临的挑战，如数据隐私和安全问题，选项B“虚拟旅游——一种有前途的旅行方式”最能概括文章主旨，作为标题最合适。故选B。 第二节(共5 小题;每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 A trip’s preparations can be both thrilling and challenging. Planning beforehand is crucial to ensuring a smooth and enjoyable trip, whether you’re planning a family vacation or a solo adventure. ___16___ These actions will help you to maximize your vacation experience and reduce any extra stress along the road. The first step in planning any trip is to decide on your destination and the period of your stay. ___17___ You also need to take into account factors such as climate, local culture and safety. Once you have chosen a destination, determine how long you intend to stay. Establishing a budget (预算) is crucial for planning a trip. Evaluate your financial condition and determine how much you can comfortably spend. ___18___ It’s essential to be realistic about your budget to avoid overspending and unnecessary financial stress during your trip. ___19___ Research various options, such as hotels, hostels, vacation rentals, or even local guesthouses, based on your budget and preferences. Consider factors such as location, facilities, safety, and customer reviews. Employ online booking platforms to compare prices and make reservations in advance to secure the best deals. Having a planned route can help you make the most of your time and ensure you don’t miss out on must-see attractions or activities. Research the top sights, landmarks, and experiences in your chosen destination, prioritize your activities based on your personal preferences and create a flexible plan on a daily basis. ___20___ A. This depends on your interests and purse. B. Keep in mind public transportation for convenience. C. Cultural events are your first choice on your schedule. D. You can use travel apps to get an estimate of the overall cost. E. Finding suitable accommodation is a vital aspect of trip planning. F. Allow for halfway breaks and unexpected discoveries along the way. G. Here we’ll guide you through several stages to help plan your vacation. 【答案】16. G 17. A 18. D 19. E 20. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了旅行前的一些准备工作，以确保旅行顺利且愉快。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Planning beforehand is crucial to ensuring a smooth and enjoyable trip, whether you’re planning a family vacation or a solo adventure.(无论是计划家庭度假还是独自冒险，提前规划对于确保顺利且愉快的旅行至关重要。)”和下文“These actions will help you to maximize your vacation experience and reduce any extra stress along the road.(这些行动将帮助你最大限度地提高你的假期体验，并减少沿途的任何额外压力。)”可知，上下文是讲述规划假期的重要性以及一些行动可以帮助规划假期，那么空白处应该是引出下文要讲述的规划假期的具体方法，选项G“在这里，我们将引导你经过几个阶段来帮助你规划你的假期”符合语境。故选G。 【17题详解】 根据上文“The first step in planning any trip is to decide on your destination and the period of your stay.(计划任何旅行的第一步是决定你的目的地和停留的时间。)”和下文“You also need to take into account factors such as climate, local culture and safety.(你还需要考虑气候、当地文化和安全等因素。)”可知，上下文是讲述决定旅行的目的地和停留时间需要考虑的因素，那么空白处应该也是讲述决定旅行的目的地和停留时间需要考虑的因素，选项A“这取决于你的兴趣和钱包”符合语境。故选A。 【18题详解】 根据上文“Establishing a budget is crucial for planning a trip. Evaluate your financial condition and determine how much you can comfortably spend.(制定预算对于计划旅行至关重要。评估你的财务状况，并确定你可以轻松支出多少。)”和下文“It’s essential to be realistic about your budget to avoid overspending and unnecessary financial stress during your trip.(对你的预算保持现实态度是至关重要的，以避免在旅行期间过度消费和不必要的经济压力。)”可知，上下文是讲述制定旅行预算的事情，那么空白处应该也是讲述与制定旅行预算有关的内容，选项D“你可以使用旅行应用程序来估算总体费用”符合语境。故选D。 【19题详解】 根据下文“Research various options, such as hotels, hostels, vacation rentals, or even local guesthouses, based on your budget and preferences. Consider factors such as location, facilities, safety, and customer reviews. Employ online booking platforms to compare prices and make reservations in advance to secure the best deals.(根据你的预算和偏好，研究各种选择，如酒店、旅社、度假租赁，甚至当地的家庭旅馆。考虑位置、设施、安全和客户评价等因素。利用在线预订平台比较价格，并提前预订，以确保获得最优惠的价格。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是寻找合适的住宿是旅行计划中很重要的一部分。选项E“寻找合适的住宿是旅行计划中至关重要的一方面”符合语境。故选E。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Having a planned route can help you make the most of your time and ensure you don’t miss out on must-see attractions or activities. Research the top sights, landmarks, and experiences in your chosen destination, prioritize your activities based on your personal preferences and create a flexible plan on a daily basis.(有一个计划的路线可以帮助你充分利用你的时间，并确保你不会错过必看的景点或活动。研究你选择的目的地的顶级景点、地标和体验，根据你的个人偏好确定活动的优先级，并每天制定一个灵活的计划。)”可知，上文讲述的是要有一个计划的路线，并且要灵活，那么空白处应该是承接上文，讲述与计划的路线有关的内容，选项F“允许中途休息和沿途的意外发现”符合语境。故选F。 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。 Miller, a freelance (自由职业的) journalist, moved from the city to a small town in 2019. He wanted to ___21___ traffic jams and enjoy a quieter lifestyle. ___22___ , life in the town was against his expectations. Just one year later, Miller stepped up as his town’s newest volunteer ___23___ , a role that would challenge him in ways he never expected. Despite being ___24___ about the training and potential risks initially, Miller’s fears were soon overshadowed (黯然失色) by a growing sense of ___25___. Eager to make a difference, he ___26___ external firefighter training, which allowed him to fight fires from the outside to ___27___ people. For the next three months, he devoted himself to training, which was physically ___28___ , yet significantly improved his fitness and mental strength. Before long, he earned his ___29___ , becoming a full member of his crew and was qualified to respond to _____30_____ . On average, Miller faced about 60 callouts each year with each of them _____31_____ his skills and courage, but he never shook his determination. “It is massively _____32_____ to put yourself out there for strangers — their gratitude means a lot,” he says. Despite initially thinking about _____33_____ volunteering soon, Miller is now determined to _____34_____ . “I feel like I’m still learning and that’s really exciting to me,” he says. “One of the essential things in life is to feel you have a(n) _____35_____ , and this is mine. I’ll keep going as long as I’m able to.” 21. A. report B. investigate C. escape D. change 22. A. However B. Therefore C. Moreover D. Instead 23. A. teacher B. firefighter C. instructor D. journalist 24. A. serious B. optimistic C. curious D. hesitant 25. A. relief B. justice C. responsibility D. achievement 26. A. signed up for B. looked forward to C. got away with D. came up with 27 A. dismiss B. interview C. educate D. rescue 28. A. embarrassing B. demanding C. satisfying D. relaxing 29. A. profit B. certificate C. reputation D. trust 30. A. emergencies B. questions C. failures D. differences 31. A. matching B. sharing C. valuing D. testing 32. A. convincing B. challenging C. rewarding D. refreshing 33. A. stopping B. continuing C. conducting D. approving 34. A. turn around B. hand down C. slow down D. carry on 35. A. pace B. image C. goal D. ability 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. C 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. B 30. A 31. D 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Miller从城市搬到小镇后，意外成为了镇上最新的志愿者消防员，尽管面临挑战，但他通过努力和坚持，不仅提升了自己的体能和意志力，还找到了生活的目标和价值。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他想逃离交通堵塞，享受更安静的生活方式。A. report报道；B. investigate调查；C. escape逃离；D. change改变。根据前文“Miller, a freelance journalist, moved from the city to a small town in 2019”可知，Miller从城市搬到了小镇，所以他应该是想逃离城市的交通堵塞。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，小镇的生活与他的预期相反。A. However然而；B. Therefore因此；C. Moreover而且；D. Instead相反。根据后文“life in the town was against his expectations”可知，小镇的生活与他的预期相反，前后为转折关系，应用however。故选A。 23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：仅仅一年后，Miller就成为了镇上最新的志愿者消防员，这个角色以他从未料到的方式挑战着他。A. teacher老师；B. firefighter消防员；C. instructor教练；D. journalist记者。根据后文“Eager to make a difference, he ___6___ external firefighter training”可知，Miller报名参加了外部消防员培训，说明他成为了志愿者消防员。故选B。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：尽管最初对训练和潜在风险犹豫不决，但Miller的恐惧很快被一种日益增长的责任感所掩盖。A. serious严肃的；B. optimistic乐观的；C. curious好奇的；D. hesitant犹豫的。根据后文“Miller’s fears”可知，Miller最初对训练和潜在风险是感到恐惧和犹豫的。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：尽管最初对训练和潜在风险犹豫不决，但Miller的恐惧很快被一种日益增长的责任感所掩盖。A. relief宽慰；B. justice正义；C. responsibility责任；D. achievement成就。根据后文“Eager to make a difference”可知，Miller渴望有所作为，说明他很有责任感。故选C。 【26题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：他渴望有所作为，于是报名参加了外部消防员培训，这让他可以从外部灭火来救人。A. signed up for报名参加；B. looked forward to期待；C. got away with逃脱惩罚；D. came up with想出。根据后文“external firefighter training”可知，Miller报名参加了外部消防员培训。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他渴望有所作为，于是报名参加了外部消防员培训，这让他可以从外部灭火来救人。A. dismiss解散；B. interview面试；C. educate教育；D. rescue救援。根据后文“people”以及消防员的工作性质可知，消防员的工作是救人。故选D。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在接下来的三个月里，他全身心投入到训练中，这对他的身体要求很高，但却显著提高了他的体能和意志力。A. embarrassing尴尬的；B. demanding要求高的；C. satisfying令人满意的；D. relaxing放松的。根据后文“yet significantly improved his fitness and mental strength”可知，训练显著提高了他的体能和意志力，说明训练对他的身体要求很高。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：不久，他就获得了证书，成为了消防队的正式成员，并有资格应对紧急情况。A. profit利润；B. certificate证书；C. reputation名声；D. trust信任。根据后文“becoming a full member of his crew”可知，Miller成为了消防队的正式成员，说明他获得了相应的证书。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：不久，他就获得了证书，成为了消防队的正式成员，并有资格应对紧急情况。A. emergencies紧急情况；B. questions问题；C. failures失败；D. differences差异。根据前文“a role that would challenge him in ways he never expected”以及消防员的工作性质可知，消防员需要应对紧急情况。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：平均来说，Miller每年要面对大约60次呼叫，每一次都考验着他的技能和勇气，但他从未动摇过自己的决心。A. matching匹配；B. sharing分享；C. valuing重视；D. testing考验。根据后文“his skills and courage”以及消防员的工作性质可知，每一次呼叫都考验着Miller的技能和勇气。故选D。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他说:“为陌生人挺身而出是非常值得的，他们的感激之情意义重大。”A. convincing令人信服的；B. challenging有挑战性的；C. rewarding值得的；D. refreshing令人清爽的。根据后文“their gratitude means a lot”可知，Miller认为为陌生人挺身而出是非常值得的，因为他们的感激之情意义重大。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：尽管Miller最初考虑过很快停止志愿服务，但他现在决心继续下去。A. stopping停止；B. continuing继续；C. conducting进行；D. approving批准。根据后文“I’ll keep going as long as I’m able to”可知，Miller现在决心继续下去，说明他最初考虑过停止志愿服务。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：尽管Miller最初考虑过很快停止志愿服务，但他现在决心继续下去。A. turn around转身；B. hand down传下来；C. slow down放慢速度；D. carry on继续。根据后文“I’ll keep going as long as I’m able to”可知，Miller决定继续下去。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：生活中最重要的一件事就是感觉自己有目标，这就是我的目标。A. pace步伐；B. image形象；C. goal目标；D. ability能力。根据后文“and this is mine. I’ll keep going as long as I’m able to”可知，Miller认为自己有目标是生活中最重要的一件事，而成为一名消防员就是他的目标。故选C。 第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 At the recent Frankfurt Book Fair, Yilin Press held an international copyright promotion event for the graphic (绘画的) novel adaptation of The Three-Body Problem. Created by artist Wu Qingsong, it combines traditional Chinese painting with a modern touch ___36___ (describe) the grand world of the sci-fistory. This is the first time that the book ___37___ (adapt) into a graphic novel. Primarily ___38___ (target) adult readers, the graphic novel employs a set of visual and textual ___39___ (method) to create a work of high artistic and literary quality. As ___40___ popular sci-fi novel, The Three-Body Problem has drawn a lot of attention worldwide. German sinologist (汉学家) Martina Hasse is the ___41___ (translate) of The Three-Body Problem trilogy (三部曲), ___42___ won her the Kurd Laßwitz Award (a sci-fi award) for Best Science Fiction Translation into German. At the book fair, she talked about the ___43___ (appeal) aspects of The Three-Body Problem ___44___ the viewpoint of an overseas reader. She says that this graphic novel, with the author’s personal involvement, exceptional artistic creation, and publication by a top German publishing house Carlsen Manga, will be successful. Currently, publishers from multiple countries have ____45____ (enthusiastic) expressed their interest in acquiring the rights for this graphic novel adaptation. 【答案】36. to describe 37. has been adapted 38. targeting 39. methods 40. a 41. translator 42. which 43. appealing 44. from 45. enthusiastically 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了在最近的法兰克福书展上，译林出版社为《三体》的图像小说改编版举办了一场国际版权推广活动。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：由艺术家吴青松创作，它将中国传统绘画与现代元素相结合，描绘了科幻历史的宏大世界。空处作目的状语，需用动词不定式。故填to describe。 【37题详解】 考查动词时态语态。句意：这是该书首次被改编成图像小说。固定句型“This is the first time that sb. have/has done sth.”，意为“这是某人第一次做某事”，且the book与adapt之间为被动关系，故用现在完成时的被动语态，主语为单数名词，助动词用has。故填has been adapted。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这本图像小说主要面向成年读者，采用了一系列视觉和文字手法，创作出了一部具有高艺术水准和文学价值的作品。空处需填非谓语动词作状语，target与其逻辑主语the graphic novel之间为主动关系，故用现在分词。故填targeting。 【39题详解】 考查名词。句意同上。method为可数名词，且由a set of修饰，故用复数形式。故填methods。 【40题详解】 考查冠词。句意：作为一部广受欢迎的科幻小说，《三体》在全球范围内引起了广泛关注。novel为可数名词，此处表示泛指，且popular发音以辅音音素开头，故用不定冠词a。故填a。 【41题详解】 考查名词。句意：德国汉学家玛蒂娜·哈瑟是《三体》三部曲的译者，这部作品的德文译本为她赢得了库尔德·拉西茨奖（一项科幻奖项）的最佳科幻翻译奖。空处作表语，结合“German sinologist (汉学家) Martina Hasse”可知，需用名词translator。故填translator。 【42题详解】 考查定语从句。句意同上。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词The Three-Body Problem trilogy，在从句中作主语，指物，故用关系代词which引导。故填which。 【43题详解】 考查形容词。句意：在书展上，她从海外读者的角度谈到了《三体》的吸引人之处。此处修饰名词aspects，故用形容词形式appealing“吸引人的”，作定语。故填appealing。 【44题详解】 考查介词。句意同上。固定搭配from the viewpoint of意为“从……的角度来看”。故填from。 【45题详解】 考查副词。句意：目前，来自多个国家的出版商已热情地表达了他们对此图像小说改编版版权的收购兴趣。此处修饰动词expressed，故用副词形式。故填enthusiastically。 第四部分 写作(共两节;满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是北京某中学学生会主席李华，收到英国友好学校的邮件，咨询来北京开展研学旅行的计划，请你写一封回信，内容包括： 1. 城市介绍； 2. 行程安排； 3. 表示欢迎。 注意： 1. 词数80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Sir or Madam, Glad to receive your letter asking about the study tour plan in our city. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Sir or Madam, Glad to receive your letter asking about the study tour plan in our city. Beijing, the capital of China, is a city where profound history and modern trends coexist. For your study tour, I recommend starting with a visit to the Forbidden City to learn about ancient Chinese architecture and history. On the second day, you could explore the Great Wall, one of the world’s most famous wonders. The third day could be dedicated to visiting the National Museum of China, where you will gain insights into Chinese civilization. Also, we’ll arrange a Chinese calligraphy and painting workshop for you to experience the charm of traditional art. We warmly welcome you to Beijing and look forward to providing you with a meaningful and enjoyable study experience. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达是一篇应用文。要求考生给英国友好学校回信，介绍北京研学旅行的计划。 【详解】1.词汇积累 建议：recommend→suggest 著名的：famous→well-known 获得：gain→obtain 提供某人某物：provide sb. with sth.→offer sb. sth. 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：On the second day, you could explore the Great Wall, one of the world’s most famous wonders. 拓展句：On the second day, you could explore the Great Wall, which is one of the world’s most famous wonders. 【点睛】[高分句型1] Beijing, the capital of China, is a city where profound history and modern trends coexist.（运用了where引导定语从句） [高分句型2] For your study tour, I recommend starting with a visit to the Forbidden City to learn about ancient Chinese architecture and history.（运用了动名词作宾语，动词不定式作目的状语） 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I liked things going according to my plans. But lately there had been lots of troubles in my life. My daughter Gabby had a disease, making it difficult for me to focus on my job. One day, I went for a walk on the beach. It was something I’d been too busy to do before. As I slowly walked, looking at the blue sky and sea, my mood gradually lightened. On my way home, I came across an art supply store. Attracted by the beautiful decorations, I walked inside. I hadn’t painted since I was a child, and I had already forgotten what most of the tools were for. Therefore, I decided to leave after a while. Just then, a young man approached and asked whether I needed any help. I wanted to say no and get out of the store. But soon I changed my mind and replied, “I would like to paint, but I don’t know what to buy.” “My dad is an artist. I can show you everything you need,” the young man offered. He carefully picked out a set of paints and recommended brushes and other necessary things. “Have fun!” he added before I left. “I expect you to show me a painting the next time you come in here.” I smiled weakly. Not likely, I thought. Yet that night, after Gabby went to sleep, I set up the easel (画架) and the tools in the dining room and decided to give it a try. What should I paint? I closed my eyes. Suddenly, I could imagine the blueness of the sky connected with the deeper, darker shades (色调) of the sea. I took a deep breath and began to draw. I kept painting for the next few weeks. Whenever I felt stressed, I painted, and then I could forget all my troubles. I used my phone to take pictures of my paintings, so I could carry that feeling of peace with me. One afternoon, when I ran out of canvases (画布), I returned to the store to get some more. 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。 The young man who had helped me before recognized me. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As my interest in painting grew my daughter began to ask if she could join me. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Paragraph 1: The young man who had helped me before recognized me. “You’re back! ” he greeted me warmly and asked about my painting progress. I hesitantly showed him some photos of my work on my phone. He admired them carefully and said, “These drawings are amazing! You’ve really captured something special.” Encouraged by his words, I shared how painting had become my comfort during difficult times. He listened patiently, offering tips on new techniques and materials I could try. As I left the store with fresh supplies, I felt a sense of relaxation and confidence. Paragraph 2: As my interest in painting grew, my daughter began to ask if she could join me. Her eager request filled me with joy and hope. I gladly agreed and set up a small easel for her beside mine. Painting together became our special family time, full of creativity and laughter. As we mixed colors and created images, I cheerfully noticed a positive change in Gabby’s mood. She seemed more energetic, even on days when her treatments were tough. I gradually realized that although life hadn’t gone according to my original plans, it had also brought some pleasant surprises. 【解析】 【导语】文章以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在生活中遭遇困境（女儿生病，工作难以集中）时，偶然间走进一家艺术用品店，并在一位年轻店员的鼓励下开始尝试绘画的过程。通过绘画，作者找到了释放压力、忘却烦恼的方式，并逐渐体会到了其中的乐趣和宁静。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段首句内容“之前帮助过我的那个年轻人认出了我。”可知，第一段可描写年轻人询问作者绘画进展并给出建议，作者分享绘画给自己带来的影响。 ②由第二段首句内容“随着我对绘画的兴趣日益增长，我的女儿开始问我她能不能和我一起画。”可知，第二段可描写作者和女儿一起作画的经过以及作者的感悟。 2.续写线索：询问绘画进展——分享绘画带来影响——给出建议——感到放松和自信——和女儿一起作画——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①展示：show/display ②欣赏：admire/appreciate ③同意：agree/approve ④意识到：realize/be aware of 情绪类 ①令人惊讶的：amazing/astonishing ②高兴地：gladly/delightedly 【点睛】[高分句型1] Encouraged by his words, I shared how painting had become my comfort during difficult times.（运用了过去分词作状语，how引导宾语从句） [高分句型2] As we mixed colors and created images, I cheerfully noticed a positive change in Gabby’s mood.（运用了as引导时间状语从句） 听力1-5 ACBAA 6-10 ABCAC 11-15 CBCAB 16-20 CAACB 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024-2025(上)高二期末调研测试 英语 注意事项 考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项及各题答题要求： 1. 本试卷共10页，包含听力(共30分)、阅读(共50分)、语言运用(共30分)、写作(共40分)四部分。本次考试满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟。 2. 答题前，请您务必将自己的姓名、考试号等用黑色0. 5毫米签字笔填写在答题卡上。 3. 作答非选择题必须用书写黑色字迹的0. 5毫米签字笔写在答题卡上的指定位置，在其它位置作答一律无效。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题;每题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、℃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。 1. What is the man going to do this afternoon? A. Watch a documentary. B. Repair his computer. C. Work on his paper. 2. What does the man advise Jennifer to do? A. Develop her kids’ interest. B. Care about others’ feelings. C. Let her kids do outdoor activities. 3. Where are probably the speakers? A. At the police station. B. In an office. C. At home. 4. What are the speakers talking about? A. Their ways to keep fit. B. Reasons for taking exercise. C. Their personal dietary habits. 5. What is Jason’s attitude toward Susan’s behavior? A. Understanding. B. Impatient. C. Critical. 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，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、7题。 6. What does David value most about the event? A. Learning about other cultures. B. Presenting views on the poetry. C. Engaging in academic activities. 7. When did David book a flight ticket? A. On July 8th. B. On July 10th. C. On July 13th. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What does the man think is the key factor to get the position? A. Communication skills. B. Relevant experience. C. Academic qualification. 9. Which aspect of the company appeals to the woman? A. The flexible working hours. B. The good pay. C. The high reputation. 10. What will the woman do next? A. Attend the second round interview. B. Send a written application. C. Wait for the reply. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Who is the woman? A. A nutritionist. B. A professor. C. A student. 12. Why did the man check labels at first? A. To go for a reasonable price. B. To avoid food allergy. C. To find healthy products. 13. What does the data show according to the man? A. People will stop buying unhealthy products. B. People pay more attention to a balanced diet. C. People might ignore the nutritional food labels. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. Why does Bob grow vegetables? A. To get immense pleasure. B. To sell them for money. C. To bond with his friends. 15. Which season is it now? A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Winter. 16. What is Bob’s suggestion on growing beets? A. Planting them in two seasons. B. Paying attention to insect pests. C. Harvesting the roots when they’re small. 17. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Neighbors. B. Colleagues. C. Father and daughter. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What problem do some local people face? A. Great loss of houses. B. The closure of tourism. C. A distinct lack of trees. 19. What are tourists expected to do? A. Bring more seedlings from their hometown. B. Raise money for the construction of the town. C. Provide voluntary service for local development. 20. Why does the speaker give the talk? A. To report a piece of news. B. To recommend a scenic spot. C. To appreciate an act of kindness. 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 Popular Indoor Water Parks In cold winters indoor water parks are good holiday choices, offering a warm and comfortable environment. In the list below, you’ll find the best water parks that meet your various needs. DreamWorks Water Park — East Rutherford, New Jersey It has the world’s biggest indoor wave pool. In your water activities, you can have fun with beloved Dream Works film characters such as Shrek, Po from Kung Fu Panda, and the penguins from Madagascar. With tickets, you can enjoy colorful lights after dark. Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark — Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Warm your younger kids up to the water in the Tiny Timbers area, and then jump into the Activity Pool while they try the rope climb. Save time for the best attraction: Avalanche Falls. It presents popular songs along with shining colorful lights, making it feel more like a concert than a slide. Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park Resort — Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin Inspired by ancient Greek stories, this park offers themed attractions like Medusa’s Slide (滑道) Wheel and the River Styx. The former is a famous water slide in America. After an exciting slide, you can relax with a float (浮板) on the river. Booking a room provides free entry to the water park, making it a good choice. Kalahari Indoor Waterpark & Resort — Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania The Virtual Reality Waterslide, a first in the U. S. , is a must-try. Riders wear waterproof headsets that put them into different digital environments. They can choose from various exciting settings, such as Jungle Adventure, Space Exploration and Candyland. 1. What do the first two parks both offer? A. Low-priced rooms B. Colorful light shows. C. Special movie nights. D. Adventurous water activities. 2. What is a feature of Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark? A. Adding music to activities. B. Requiring talent for sports. C. Teaching kids survival skills. D. Setting an age limit for visitors. 3. Which park best suits adventurous technology fans? A. DreamWorks Water Park. B. Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark. C. Kalahari Indoor Waterpark & Resort. D. Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park Resort. B In one apartment in Jos, Nigeria, Wuni Bitrus and a dozen students gathered around a table covered with a toolbox, a 12-volt adapter (适配器), and a mix of colored wires. The students’ idea was to build a “smart” door that opens with the touch of a finger. The students chatted in sign language, and Mr. Bitrus signed back. The group discusses using Arduino, an open-source electronics platform, and one student wondered how fingerprints could be stored. Mindful of Nigeria’s electricity problems, Mr. Bitrus advised the group to use a battery-powered keypad lock system first and include a fingerprint feature later. After nodding in agreement, the students excitedly started working. This is one typical scene in a club run by the Deaf Technology Foundation (DTF), a nonprofit co-founded by Mr. Bitrus. It coaches deaf Nigerian children and young adults in computer programming and robotics which are believed to maintain a rising trend in today’s labor market. The students also work to improve their reading skills and receive career guidance. Mr. Bitrus’ desire to change Nigeria’s deaf communities was awakened in 2014. While teaching, he noticed a 13-year-old girl was treated unfairly and he became determined to learn sign language. Three years later, he got funded by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and established DTF. One of the darkest memories that Mercy Samson Grimah, a student of the foundation, has about growing up is looking at the faces of people around her. Ms. Grimah says her private secondary school did not formally teach sign language to her, nor much of anything else. But fortunately, she formed a bond with the Deaf Technology Foundation. “I had never touched a laptop before in my life,” she says. Now, she wants to become a computer scientist. So far, DTF has been struggling to keep the dreams of these students alive, as it can only afford two paid instructors and it is difficult to keep up with the growing number of students. DTF intends to take advantage of Nigeria’s rapid tech development, joining hands with companies on self-driving car technology and automated wheelchairs to secure its existence. 4. What happened in one apartment in Jos? A. A classroom lecture on electronics. B. A debate about door security issues. C. A discussion on fingerprint technology. D. A scene of deaf students doing research. 5 What is the primary goal of DTF? A. To bridge the mental gap for deaf youth. B. To build smart devices for deaf students. C. To create a social platform for deaf students. D. To provide technological aid for deaf students. 6. What aspect of DTF does paragraph 4 focus on? A. Its influence. B. Its objective. C. Its challenges. D. Its origins. 7. What difficulty is DTF experiencing? A. Inaccessible learning materials. B. Shortage of skilled instructors. C Insufficient financial supports. D. Failure to attract more students. C Cleaning your hands with soap and water washes away bacteria. But the hot-air hand dryers found in many public restrooms seem to blow microbes (微生物) right back onto clean skin. That’s what 16-year-old Zita Nguyen found by swabbing (用拭子擦拭) people’s freshly washed and dried hands. Water going through toilets in public restrooms results in the bacteria from human wastes entering the air. That same air is drawn into those wall-mounted electric hand dryers. These machines provide a nice warm home in which microbes can grow well, and cleaning the inside of these machines can be difficult, Zita says. “Freshly washed hands are getting dirtied with the bacteria that grow inside these machines. ” she adds. The idea for her project came from the pandemic (流行病). People stayed at least one meter away from each other to limit the spread of the pandemic. Zita wanted to explore that idea with hand dryers. Would drying hands farther away from the hot-air dryer lessen the number of bacteria that fall back onto the skin? The teen had four people wash and dry their hands in the restrooms. The participants washed with soap and water. After each washing, they dried their hands using one of three different methods. In some trials, they simply used paper towels. In the others, they used an electric hand dryer. Sometimes, they held their hands close to the machine, about 13 centimeters below it. At other times, they held their hands about 30 centimeters below the dryer. Each hand-drying condition was performed 20 times. Right after this drying, Zita swabbed their hands for bacteria. Then she placed these swabs on Petri dishes for three days in suitable growing conditions. Afterward, all the Petri dishes were covered with bacteria. Fewer than 50 bacterial colonies (菌落), on average, turned up in each dish exposed to swabs from hands dried with paper towels or from hands held farther from the electric dryers. In contrast, more than 130 colonies, on average, grew in Petri dishes from hands held close to the hot-air dryers. Zita was amazed by all the microbes in these dishes and realized they represented what covered people’s hands after using a hot-air dryer. 8. What did Zita Nguyen discover in her research? A Public restrooms are full of bacteria in the air. B. Swabbing freshly washed hands is unnecessary. C. Hand dryers can infect clean hands with bacteria. D. Cleaning the inside of hot-air hand dryers is hard. 9. What was the inspiration for Zita’s project? A. Her concern over the damage of bacteria to skins. B. Safety distance for people during the pandemic. C. Her curiosity about the structure of hand dryers. D. The medicine of limiting the spread of the pandemic. 10. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A. The process of conducting the experiment. B. The reason for hand-dryers having bacteria. C. The desire for better drying hands machines. D. The result of drying hands with paper towels. 11. The number of bacterial colonies in the dishes is related to ________. A. the application of hand dryers B. the lasting time of swabbing hands C. the growing conditions for bacteria D. the functions of hot-air hand dryers D The metaverse, a virtual universe that combines augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and the Internet, is rapidly transforming various industries, including the travel industry. The metaverse’s ability to create immersive and interactive environments allows users to explore new destinations and cultures without leaving the comfort of their homes. This technological innovation has the potential to change the travel industry, providing opportunities for growth and sustainability in an increasingly digital world. With the help of VR headsets and other devices, users can explore distant destinations and experience unique cultural events from their living rooms. This allows individuals who have physical disability to travel the world to engage with different cultures and environments. Moreover, virtual tourism can help address issues of overtourism, as it enables users to visit popular sites without contributing to overcrowding or environmental destruction. Virtual tourism is able to provide immersive experiences. By using advanced technology, virtual reality developers can create realistic simulations (模拟) of various destinations, complete with sights, sounds, and even smells. These simulations can be tailored to individual preferences, allowing users to explore at their own pace and focus on the aspects of a destination that interest them most. What’s more, virtual tourism can improve educational experiences, enabling users to learn about a location in an engaging and interactive manner. In addition to virtual tourism, the metaverse offers other opportunities for the travel industry. For instance, AR technology can provide real-time information and interactive content. Imagine walking through the streets of Rome and having your smartphone or AR glasses overlay historical facts, accommodation recommendations, and navigation (导航) assistance directly onto your field of view. This combination of digital and physical experiences can enrich travelers’ understanding of their surroundings and create more memorable journeys. However, the rise of virtual tourism also presents challenges for the travel industry. Traditional businesses must adapt to the changing landscape by embracing (欣然接受) digital technologies and developing new strategies to remain competitive. Additionally, concerns about data privacy and security must be addressed to ensure that users feel safe engaging with virtual experiences. 12. How does the metaverse transform the travel industry? A. By offering free interactive facilities. B. By providing new tourist destinations. C. By creating physical experiences at home. D. By attracting more tourists to scenic spots. 13. What feature of virtual tourism is stressed by referring to the physically disabled? A. Its easy accessibility. B. Its cultural events. C. Its educational function. D. Its green effects. 14. What may be a disadvantage of virtual tourism according to the text? A. High expenses for tourists. B. Risks of personal safety. C. Difficulty in using digital skills. D. Insecurity of private information. 15. What is the best title for the text? A. New challenges faced by the travel industry. B. Virtual tourism — a promising way to travel. C. The technological innovation of the digital field. D. The metaverse — a virtual universe widely used. 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。 A trip’s preparations can be both thrilling and challenging. Planning beforehand is crucial to ensuring a smooth and enjoyable trip, whether you’re planning a family vacation or a solo adventure. ___16___ These actions will help you to maximize your vacation experience and reduce any extra stress along the road. The first step in planning any trip is to decide on your destination and the period of your stay. ___17___ You also need to take into account factors such as climate, local culture and safety. Once you have chosen a destination, determine how long you intend to stay. Establishing a budget (预算) is crucial for planning a trip. Evaluate your financial condition and determine how much you can comfortably spend. ___18___ It’s essential to be realistic about your budget to avoid overspending and unnecessary financial stress during your trip. ___19___ Research various options, such as hotels, hostels, vacation rentals, or even local guesthouses, based on your budget and preferences. Consider factors such as location, facilities, safety, and customer reviews. Employ online booking platforms to compare prices and make reservations in advance to secure the best deals. Having a planned route can help you make the most of your time and ensure you don’t miss out on must-see attractions or activities. Research the top sights, landmarks, and experiences in your chosen destination, prioritize your activities based on your personal preferences and create a flexible plan on a daily basis. ___20___ A This depends on your interests and purse. B. Keep in mind public transportation for convenience. C. Cultural events are your first choice on your schedule. D. You can use travel apps to get an estimate of the overall cost. E. Finding suitable accommodation is a vital aspect of trip planning. F. Allow for halfway breaks and unexpected discoveries along the way. G. Here we’ll guide you through several stages to help plan your vacation. 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。 Miller, a freelance (自由职业的) journalist, moved from the city to a small town in 2019. He wanted to ___21___ traffic jams and enjoy a quieter lifestyle. ___22___ , life in the town was against his expectations. Just one year later, Miller stepped up as his town’s newest volunteer ___23___ , a role that would challenge him in ways he never expected. Despite being ___24___ about the training and potential risks initially, Miller’s fears were soon overshadowed (黯然失色) by a growing sense of ___25___. Eager to make a difference, he ___26___ external firefighter training, which allowed him to fight fires from the outside to ___27___ people. For the next three months, he devoted himself to training, which was physically ___28___ , yet significantly improved his fitness and mental strength. Before long, he earned his ___29___ , becoming a full member of his crew and was qualified to respond to _____30_____ . On average, Miller faced about 60 callouts each year with each of them _____31_____ his skills and courage, but he never shook his determination. “It is massively _____32_____ to put yourself out there for strangers — their gratitude means a lot,” he says. Despite initially thinking about _____33_____ volunteering soon, Miller is now determined to _____34_____ . “I feel like I’m still learning and that’s really exciting to me,” he says. “One of the essential things in life is to feel you have a(n) _____35_____ , and this is mine. I’ll keep going as long as I’m able to.” 21. A. report B. investigate C. escape D. change 22. A. However B. Therefore C. Moreover D. Instead 23. A. teacher B. firefighter C. instructor D. journalist 24. A. serious B. optimistic C. curious D. hesitant 25. A. relief B. justice C. responsibility D. achievement 26. A. signed up for B. looked forward to C. got away with D. came up with 27. A. dismiss B. interview C. educate D. rescue 28. A. embarrassing B. demanding C. satisfying D. relaxing 29. A. profit B. certificate C. reputation D. trust 30. A. emergencies B. questions C. failures D. differences 31. A. matching B. sharing C. valuing D. testing 32. A. convincing B. challenging C. rewarding D. refreshing 33. A. stopping B. continuing C. conducting D. approving 34. A. turn around B. hand down C. slow down D. carry on 35. A. pace B. image C. goal D. ability 第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 At the recent Frankfurt Book Fair, Yilin Press held an international copyright promotion event for the graphic (绘画的) novel adaptation of The Three-Body Problem. Created by artist Wu Qingsong, it combines traditional Chinese painting with a modern touch ___36___ (describe) the grand world of the sci-fistory. This is the first time that the book ___37___ (adapt) into a graphic novel. Primarily ___38___ (target) adult readers, the graphic novel employs a set of visual and textual ___39___ (method) to create a work of high artistic and literary quality. As ___40___ popular sci-fi novel, The Three-Body Problem has drawn a lot of attention worldwide. German sinologist (汉学家) Martina Hasse is the ___41___ (translate) of The Three-Body Problem trilogy (三部曲), ___42___ won her the Kurd Laßwitz Award (a sci-fi award) for Best Science Fiction Translation into German. At the book fair, she talked about the ___43___ (appeal) aspects of The Three-Body Problem ___44___ the viewpoint of an overseas reader. She says that this graphic novel, with the author’s personal involvement, exceptional artistic creation, and publication by a top German publishing house Carlsen Manga, will be successful. Currently, publishers from multiple countries have ____45____ (enthusiastic) expressed their interest in acquiring the rights for this graphic novel adaptation. 第四部分 写作(共两节;满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是北京某中学学生会主席李华，收到英国友好学校的邮件，咨询来北京开展研学旅行的计划，请你写一封回信，内容包括： 1. 城市介绍； 2. 行程安排； 3. 表示欢迎。 注意： 1. 词数80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Sir or Madam, Glad to receive your letter asking about the study tour plan in our city. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 I liked things going according to my plans. But lately there had been lots of troubles in my life. My daughter Gabby had a disease, making it difficult for me to focus on my job. One day, I went for a walk on the beach. It was something I’d been too busy to do before. As I slowly walked, looking at the blue sky and sea, my mood gradually lightened. On my way home, I came across an art supply store. Attracted by the beautiful decorations, I walked inside. I hadn’t painted since I was a child, and I had already forgotten what most of the tools were for. Therefore, I decided to leave after a while. Just then, a young man approached and asked whether I needed any help. I wanted to say no and get out of the store. But soon I changed my mind and replied, “I would like to paint, but I don’t know what to buy.” “My dad is an artist. I can show you everything you need,” the young man offered. He carefully picked out a set of paints and recommended brushes and other necessary things. “Have fun!” he added before I left. “I expect you to show me a painting the next time you come in here.” I smiled weakly. Not likely, I thought. Yet that night, after Gabby went to sleep, I set up the easel (画架) and the tools in the dining room and decided to give it a try. What should I paint? I closed my eyes. Suddenly, I could imagine the blueness of the sky connected with the deeper, darker shades (色调) of the sea. I took a deep breath and began to draw. I kept painting for the next few weeks. Whenever I felt stressed, I painted, and then I could forget all my troubles. I used my phone to take pictures of my paintings, so I could carry that feeling of peace with me. One afternoon, when I ran out of canvases (画布), I returned to the store to get some more. 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。 The young man who had helped me before recognized me. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As my interest in painting grew, my daughter began to ask if she could join me. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 听力1-5 ACBAA 6-10 ABCAC 11-15 CBCAB 16-20 CAACB 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$