江苏省常州市溧阳市2024-2025学年高一上学期1月期末英语试题

- 1 - 2024-2025学年度溧阳市高一期末质量监测 英语试题 （本卷满分 150分 考试时间 120分钟） 一.阅读理解（2.5/50） A The best kid-friendly, all-inclusive resorts Traveling with kids is no picnic, especially when you have to worry about keeping them entertained while at the hotel. Here are some of the best all-inclusive kid-friendly resorts (度假胜地) you can visit. Westgate Town Center Resort, Kissimmee, Florida Located in Kissimmee, Westgate Town Center Resort’s best quality is that it is an affordable choice that is within close reach of Disney World. You don’t even need to leave the resort, as it includes the Shipwreck Island Water Park that’ll keep the kids busy with its many waterslides, bridges, and more. There’s also a mini-golf course, movie theater with kid-friendly movies, playgrounds, and much more. There are also eight restaurants, including an ice cream store that your kids will love. The Grove Resort &Water Park, Orlando, Florida The Grove Resort & Water Park is massive, meaning it’s packed with plenty of activities to keep the whole family entertained. The Surfari Water Park features a surf simulator ( 冲浪模拟器), lazy river and waterslides. The resort is also very close to DisneyWorld. Planet Hollywood Beach Resort, Cancun, Mexico The new Planet Hollywood Beach Resort in Cancun, Mexico is the perfect getaway for parents that want a fantastic vacation but also want their kids to stay entertained. There are swimming pools, a lazy river, mini-golf course, and Jurassic Splash Park. There’s also a PH Spa & Beauty Bar. Lakeway Resort & Spa, Lakeway, Texas Lakeway Resort & Spa has a beautiful view of Lake Travis, as well as water activities, pools for adults and kids alike. You can dine at the TR Restaurant & Bar or head out to Austin, which is known for its incredible food scene. 1．What doWestgate Town Center Resort and The Grove Resort & Water Park have in common? A．They are quite expensive. B．They are near DisneyWorld. C．They offer a mini-golf course. D．They have a movie theater. - 2 - 2．Which of the following would you choose if you want to go to Jurassic Splash Park? A．Lakeway Resort & Spa. B．Westgate Town Center Resort. C．The Grove Resort & Water Park. D．Planet Hollywood Beach Resort. 3．Where can the passage be taken from? A．Ageography textbook. B．Ascience magazine. C．Atravel guide. D．Anews report. B Roads with variable (可变的) speed limits, also known as smart motorways, are common in countries including the US, UK and Germany. Usually, rule-based systems monitor the number of vehicles on one of these roads and change speeds accordingly. One such road is a 27-kilometre section of the I-24 freeway near Nashville, Tennessee, which was experiencing a problem: when there are too many vehicles, traffic jams appear when drivers brake, slowing vehicles to move slowly and risking crashes as fast-moving vehicles come up behind. To address this, Daniel Work at Vanderbilt University in Nashville and his colleagues trained an AI on historical traffic data to monitor cameras and make decisions on speed limits, deploying (部署) it in the I-24 control room in February. Originally, the AI was tested with the existing software — not having control over limits, but telling operators what it would have decided— and faced problems that happened at the early stage. After some adjustments, the team started a new system in March that has been able to operate independently ever since. The AI works 98 percent of the time, but if it sometimes calls for a change in speed limit that is larger than 10miles per hour, it would go against federal law. It isn’t clear how drivers have responded to the new system or whether it has improved traffic. Work says that data on the project won’t be open until later this year, as it is still being analyzed, but he is positive about the results. “I think that we’re just scratching the surface of a whole new way to run freeways,” says Work. “It’s a complete change how these systems operate, which means there are more things remaining to be done. Anything that we can do to reduce the number of crashes and deaths happening on that roadway is worth doing. The area needs attention so much, which drove the whole project in the first place: terrible traffic jams, a lot of growth, and a corridor (走廊) that sees a lot of crashes. Sitting by and doing nothing is not good for anybody.” 4．What is the problem with the 27-kilometre section of the I-24 freeway? A．So many vehicles. B．Traffic crashes. C．Variable speed limits. D．Vehicle breakdowns. - 3 - 5．What wasAI’s role during the early testing stage? A．Areplacement of the previous software. B．Ahelper providing advice for operators. C．Asupporter to maintain the related laws. D．Adecision maker on the existing problems. 6．What does the underlined phrase“scratching the surface of” in the last paragraph mean? A．Touching on partly. B．Smoothing out definitely. C．Thinking through clearly. D．Putting the finishing touches to. 7．What is the text mainly about? A．AI is applied to setting variable speed limits on US freeway. B．Drivers are forced to change their driving habit owing toAI. C．Traffic jams will disappear because of speed limits set byAI. D．The current traffic condition on US freeway needs improving. C Cristina Mittermeier, a pioneering (开创性的) photographer, cares about nature and wants to protect it. Her lens (镜头) inspires action and offers hope. Mittermeier’s love for nature began early. This love led her to study marine (海洋的) biology, a field she focused on with the dream of studying whales at first. But soon she saw the damaging effects of industrial fishing, which caused a change in her career (职业). “What I wanted to do was try my best to call on the whole world to understand how easily the oceans can be destroyed.” she explained. Science, while necessary, felt not enough to influence a larger population. Photography became her chosen tool. She has invented her work a form of “visual medicine”, balancing the seriousness of environmental problems with a callto action. Her ideas for helping nature are practical and include listening to what local people know and how they live with the environment. Mittermeier’s latest book Hope shows her efforts in environmental protection. By working with people from all over the world to create the book, she turned it into a group effort instead of just her own. The book’s 130 photographs, covering twenty years, are displayed (展示) not by geography or species, but by themes that tell the story of life on our planet. Through her work, Mittermeier continually attaches importance to the role of youth in reshaping the planet’s future, Visual storytelling, she argues, is likely to encourage young people to take action quickly — not - 4 - through fear but by directing attention to finding means of solving problems and celebrating victories (胜利), however small. Cristina Mittermeier’s life shows the great power of art with a purpose. Her lens catches not just what is but what could be, urging us all to act toward a future where people and nature can live peacefully. 8．What caused a change in Mittermeier’s career? A．Her interest in nature. B．Her love for photography. C．The power of science. D．The alarming scene of industrial fishing. 9．Which of the following can best describe Mittermeier? A．Creative and inspiring B．Curious and independent. C．Hardworking and calm. D．Energetic and humorous. 10．What can we learn about Hope? A．It focuses on present-day photos. B．It talks about the same species. C．It is created through shared efforts. D．It is a story book for children. 11．What is the best title for the text? A．Cristina Mittermeier: Photography InspiresAction B．Cristina Mittermeier: Dreams Come True C．Environmental Protection: Ocean HasArtistic Beauty D．Environmental Protection: Measures Come First D Each of us individually is the accumulated product of thousands of generations that have come before us in an unbroken line. Our culture and technology today are also the result of thousands of years of accumulated, and remixed cultural knowledge. Cumulative culture allowed human populations to build on and recombine the solutions of prior generations and to develop new complex solutions to problems very quickly, thus helping humans to adapt to a diversity of environments and challenges. However, it is unclear when cumulative culture first developed during ancient human evolution. In order to explore the origin of cumulative culture, Perreault analyzed changes in the complexity of stone tool manufacturing techniques across the past 3.3 million years of the archaeological record. As a baseline for the complexity of stone tool technologies achievable without cumulative culture, Perreault first analyzed technologies used by nonhuman primates, such as chimpanzees ( 大猩猩 ). He then analyzed stone tool manufacturing experiments involving inexperienced human flintknapping (燧石加工技术) and randomized flaking (石片打制技 - 5 - 术). Perreault assessed the complexity of the stone tool technologies by counting the number of steps (procedural units, or PUs) involved in each tool-making sequence. The results suggested that from around 3.3 to 1.8 million years ago, stone tool-making sequences remained within the baseline range(1 to 6 PUs). From around 1.8 million to 600,000 years ago, making sequences began to overlap with and even slightly exceed the baseline complexity (4 to 7 PUs). However, after around 600,000 years ago, the complexity of making sequences increased rapidly (5 to 18PUs). “From around-600,009 years ago. ancient human populations started relying on unusually complex technologies, and we only see rapid increases in complexity after that time as well,” said Perreault. Tool-assisted food-hunting may have been the motive for the earliest beginning of the evolution of cumulative culture. Early ancient humans,3.4 to 2 million years ago, likely relied on strategies that require tools — like accessing meat, marrow and organs — leading to changes in brain size, lifespan and biology that set the stage for cumulative culture. 12．What does cumulative culture refer to according to the text? A．Emphasizing individual development. B．Paying attention to reforming social structure. C．Adapting to a changing living condition step by step. D．Building up technological improvements over generations. 13．What’s Paragraph 2mainly about? A．How Perreault conducted the research. B．What the baseline of cumulative culture was. C．How important stone tool technologies were. D．Why Perreault chose chimpanzees for the study. 14．Which of the following is true about what happened around 600,000 years ago? A．The population of the earth increased sharply. B．Tool-making sequences remained unchanged. C．The ancestors began to make stone tools. D．The technology reached a turning point. 15．Why are strategies that require tools mentioned in the last paragraph? A．To indicate the significance of common culture. B．To show the result of human brains’changes. C．To illustrate the motive of cumulative culture. D．To stress the eating habits of human ancestors. E Strategic tips on how to get anything you want in life Whether you’re struggling to work or study, being ambitious will work only when you’re fired up, enthusiastic, and ready to take on the world. But what about the days when you’re feeling low? Those are the days when you need something extra to inspire yourself and keep going, no matter what challenges you face. - 6 - 16 . Staying positive. Being optimistic is about taking down what went wrong, learning from it, and moving on. 17 , but looking ahead and knowing when you need to go into problem-solving mode (模式). A positive outlook will speed up your journey to success . Being comfortable with discomfort. 18 . Otherwise, you’re going to get caught inside your comfort zone (舒适区), which is pretty much a death sentence for success . But the truth is that there is no such thing as comfort zone. You can’t stay where you are forever and hope to keep your success . So learn to embrace (拥抱) the discomfort of reaching for more , or you will get left behind. 19 . Successful, inspired people have a sharp focus on achieving goals . They find ways to keep themselves on target as they continue to do the boring daily tasks that will get them to where they want to go. So, find a prize that will drive you through all that boring daily work and never take your eyes off it. These tools will help you get yourself up when you feel knocked down. 20 , when you’re dealing with challenges. Most importantly, they will help you strengthen your motivation (动力) as you journey toward your goals. A．You have to be B．Focusing on the prize C．Achieving clear goals D．They will help you refresh your focus E．It’s not beating yourself up over the past F．It won’t be just guiding you to the comfort zone G．Now find out how to get anything you want using these powerful tools 二、完形填空（1/15分） When I was in my early twenties, I moved away from my home state of Wisconsin to attend graduate school. I chose to go to the University of Arizona in Tucson and 21 there. Upon landing in early June, I was shocked by the lack of 22 and the burning desert heat. After less than two days in that 23 , I called my parents to question whether I had made the right choice and to announce that I was 24 considering coming home. My father, in a calm and 25 voice, indicated that I always had a choice. I could always come home and be welcome there. But in fact, we both knew I wouldn’t come home at the time. Needless to say, I chose to 26 . - 7 - Many years have passed. My father’s 27 words remain with me. Knowing that I can always come home, I’ve been able to 28 several challenging situations - unemployment, divorce and even the 29 of my only son. I have also used these words in many cases where others need to know that someone 30 and that they do have a choice. Whether home is earthly, spiritual, or some sense of calm, knowing that we can come home will be just enough to 31 us on our way. It 32 me, in a way, of the prodigal son (回头的浪子) who found 33 and love upon returning home. While we don’t have to be like him and hit bottom in life, it is good to know that we can wander and experience pains and 34 in life but we still have a home where love, support and comfort 35 . 21．A．flew B．drove C．walked D．cycled 22．A．blue B．yellow C．brown D．green 23．A．family B．refuge C．environment D．desert 24．A．naturally B．fortunately C．obviously D．seriously 25．A．gentle B．weak C．supportive D．pleasant 26．A．graduate B．regret C．return D．continue 27．A．surprising B．encouraging C．interesting D．moving 28．A．face up to B．get away with C．make sure of D．look out for 29．A．return B．growth C．arrival D．loss 30．A．worries B．cares C．leaves D．stays 31．A．help B．stop C．protect D．teach 32．A．informs B．reminds C．warns D．rids 33．A．comfort B．interest C．food D．money 34．A．regrets B．complaints C．sufferings D．pleasures 35．A．survive B．exist C．fall D．disappear 三、语法填空(1.5/15) 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。 Ahairdresser (理发师) called Xiaohua has unexpectedly become famous online simply because she tries to meet the customers’ needs. Since videos of her cutting hair became popular on social media platform Douyin, many people 36 (come) to her live-streaming sessions to learn her skills or simply to talk. 37 (fan) nationwide are even coming to visit her shop in Hunan province 38 (get) a haircut. - 8 - Now Xiaohua’s WeChat 39 (fill) with messages from customers asking for a haircut. When asked if she would raise the price for a haircut, she answered, “I have not considered 40 (raise) the price because the trust from people is 41 (satisfy) enough.” Popular as she is, she believes there are many more hairdressers 42 have better skills. She thinks people like her because she treats customers as friends and follows 43 (they) instructions. She is not anxious that one day people may 44 (sudden) dislike her haircuts or if she makes mistakes. “I have made lots of mistakes before but practice and learning 45 failures are the keys to mastering hairdressing.” she said. 四、选词填空(1/10) 从⽅框中选择合适的短语, 并⽤其适当形式完成句⼦。（有⼀个多余） at a loss smooth out make it show off bring out take on in full measure be meant to hang over in any case eat away at 46．Some animals can the colour around to protect themselves. 47．Often, our parents are as to why the children act like this. 48．I don’t think it’s going to rain, but , I’ll take an umbrella. 49．We need to leave early to to the top of the mountain. 50．Newmeasures are taken imbalances in the trade relationship. 51．The benefits of China’s high-standard opening-up continuously in the coming years. 52．The artist’s creativity is expressed in his latest work. 53．He tried for a third time, but his past failures him like a dark cloud. 54．Anger and disappointment the families of the victims (受害者) right now. 55．Jim is only a second-class tennis player, but he is always his skills before us. 五、书面表达（30分） I（15分） 56．假设你是李华，你们学校刚刚举办了一场精彩的艺术节。请你写一封电子邮件给你的外国笔友 Tom， 向他介绍艺术节中你最喜欢的一个表演节目，内容包括： 1．节目介绍； 2．你的感受。 注意：邮件字数 80词左右，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Tom, - 9 - How’s it going? I’m excited to tell you about an amazing performance at our school art festival.__________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________ Best wishes! Yours, Li Hua II（15分） 57．阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 Emma, a high school student in a small town, was an animal lover and often volunteered at the local animal shelter. One sunny Saturday morning, Emma went to the shelter as usual. She was planning to spend the whole day taking care of the animals there. When she arrived, she found that a new litter of puppies had just been brought in. They were so cute and tiny, but they seemed a bit scared in the new environment. Emma’s heart went out to them immediately. She started by cleaning their cages and giving them fresh food and water. Then she sat down on the floor and gently picked up one of the puppies. The puppy was shaking a little, but as Emma stroked (抚摸) its soft fur and spoke softly to it, it gradually calmed down. While Emma was playing with the puppies, an old man with sad eyes walked into the shelter. He was in rags (衣衫褴褛). He looked around and his eyes stopped on the puppies. Emma noticed him and asked if he was interested in adopting a pet. The old man said he lost his dog a few months ago and had been feeling very lonely ever since. He thought maybe a puppy could bring some joy back into his life. Emma was very excited to hear that. She showed the old man all the puppies. The old man seemed to like a little brown puppy the most. He said this brown puppy looked so much like the dog he had lost several months ago. He kept stroking the puppy, with his eyes full of affection. But when he asked about the adoption (收养) process, he found out that he needed to pay an adoption fee and also provide some proof (证明) of his living conditions. The old man’s face fell. He said he lived a hard life and didn’t have all the necessary papers with him. Emma clearly felt the old man’s disappointment and she was eager to help him. - 10 - 注意: 1. 所续写短文的词数应为 150左右； 2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。 Emma made a call to the manager of the shelter immediately. ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________ A few weeks later, Emma received a letter and some pictures of the dog from the old man. ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ 2024-2025学年度溧阳市高一期末质量监测 英语参考答案 （本卷满分150分 考试时间120分钟） 题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 答案 B D C B B A A D A C 题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 答案 A D A D C G E A B D 题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 答案 A D C D C D B A D B 题号 31 32 33 34 35 答案 A B A C B 36．have come 37．Fans 38．to get 39．is filled 40．raising 41．satisfying/satisfactory 42．who/that 43．their 44．suddenly 45．from 46．take on 47．at a loss 48．in any case 49．make it 50．to smooth out 51．will be brought out 52．in full measure 53．hung over 54．are eating away at 55．showing off 56．Dear Tom, How’s it going? I’m excited to tell you about an amazing performance at our school art festival. Among the myriad of talents on display, the one that truly captivated my heart was the dance drama titled “Journey Through Time”. The performance combined traditional Chinese dance with modern choreography, weaving a story that transported the audience through different historical eras of China. What stood out most was the seamless transition between eras, accompanied by a mesmerizing score that enhanced the emotional depth of the narrative. Watching it, I felt a profound sense of pride in my cultural heritage and awe at the creativity displayed. It was a truly unforgettable experience that left me inspired and longing for more. Best wishes! Yours, Li Hua 57．仅供参考！！ Emma made a call to the manager of the shelter immediately. She explained the situation to him and asked if there was any way they could help the old man adopt the puppy without all the usual requirements. The manager listened carefully and then said he understood how much the old man needed a companion. After a brief discussion, they decided to make an exception for this special case. Emma was thrilled and quickly went to tell the old man the good news. His face lit up with joy and gratitude as he thanked Emma repeatedly. With a spring in his step, he left the shelter, the little brown puppy nestled securely in his arms. A few weeks later, Emma received a letter and some pictures of the dog from the old man. In the letter, he expressed his heartfelt thanks to Emma and the shelter for giving him a new chance at happiness. The pictures showed the old man and the puppy together, enjoying walks in the park, playing in the yard, and snuggling on the couch. The puppy looked healthy and happy, and the old man’s eyes sparkled with joy and contentment. Emma smiled as she read the letter and looked at the pictures, knowing that she had made a real difference in someone’s life. She felt a sense of fulfillment and happiness, knowing that love and compassion could truly make a world of difference. 2 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024-2025学年度溧阳市高一期末质量监测 英语试题 （本卷满分150分 考试时间120分钟） 一.阅读理解（2.5/50） A The best kid-friendly, all-inclusive resorts Traveling with kids is no picnic, especially when you have to worry about keeping them entertained while at the hotel. Here are some of the best all-inclusive kid-friendly resorts (度假胜地) you can visit. Westgate Town Center Resort, Kissimmee, Florida Located in Kissimmee, Westgate Town Center Resort’s best quality is that it is an affordable choice that is within close reach of Disney World. You don’t even need to leave the resort, as it includes the Shipwreck Island Water Park that’ll keep the kids busy with its many waterslides, bridges, and more. There’s also a mini-golf course, movie theater with kid-friendly movies, playgrounds, and much more. There are also eight restaurants, including an ice cream store that your kids will love. The Grove Resort & Water Park, Orlando, Florida The Grove Resort & Water Park is massive, meaning it’s packed with plenty of activities to keep the whole family entertained. The Surfari Water Park features a surf simulator (冲浪模拟器), lazy river and waterslides. The resort is also very close to Disney World. Planet Hollywood Beach Resort, Cancun, Mexico The new Planet Hollywood Beach Resort in Cancun, Mexico is the perfect getaway for parents that want a fantastic vacation but also want their kids to stay entertained. There are swimming pools, a lazy river, mini-golf course, and Jurassic Splash Park. There’s also a PH Spa & Beauty Bar. Lakeway Resort & Spa, Lakeway, Texas Lakeway Resort & Spa has a beautiful view of Lake Travis, as well as water activities, pools for adults and kids alike. You can dine at the TR Restaurant & Bar or head out to Austin, which is known for its incredible food scene. 1．What do Westgate Town Center Resort and The Grove Resort & Water Park have in common? A．They are quite expensive. B．They are near Disney World. C．They offer a mini-golf course. D．They have a movie theater. 2．Which of the following would you choose if you want to go to Jurassic Splash Park? A．Lakeway Resort & Spa. B．Westgate Town Center Resort. C．The Grove Resort & Water Park. D．Planet Hollywood Beach Resort. 3．Where can the passage be taken from? A．A geography textbook. B．A science magazine. C．A travel guide. D．A news report. B Roads with variable (可变的) speed limits, also known as smart motorways, are common in countries including the US, UK and Germany. Usually, rule-based systems monitor the number of vehicles on one of these roads and change speeds accordingly. One such road is a 27-kilometre section of the I-24 freeway near Nashville, Tennessee, which was experiencing a problem: when there are too many vehicles, traffic jams appear when drivers brake, slowing vehicles to move slowly and risking crashes as fast-moving vehicles come up behind. To address this, Daniel Work at Vanderbilt University in Nashville and his colleagues trained an AI on historical traffic data to monitor cameras and make decisions on speed limits, deploying (部署) it in the I-24 control room in February. Originally, the AI was tested with the existing software — not having control over limits, but telling operators what it would have decided — and faced problems that happened at the early stage. After some adjustments, the team started a new system in March that has been able to operate independently ever since. The AI works 98 percent of the time, but if it sometimes calls for a change in speed limit that is larger than 10 miles per hour, it would go against federal law. It isn’t clear how drivers have responded to the new system or whether it has improved traffic. Work says that data on the project won’t be open until later this year, as it is still being analyzed, but he is positive about the results. “I think that we’re just scratching the surface of a whole new way to run freeways,” says Work. “It’s a complete change how these systems operate, which means there are more things remaining to be done. Anything that we can do to reduce the number of crashes and deaths happening on that roadway is worth doing. The area needs attention so much, which drove the whole project in the first place: terrible traffic jams, a lot of growth, and a corridor (走廊) that sees a lot of crashes. Sitting by and doing nothing is not good for anybody.” 4．What is the problem with the 27-kilometre section of the I-24 freeway? A．So many vehicles. B．Traffic crashes. C．Variable speed limits. D．Vehicle breakdowns. 5．What was AI’s role during the early testing stage? A．A replacement of the previous software. B．A helper providing advice for operators. C．A supporter to maintain the related laws. D．A decision maker on the existing problems. 6．What does the underlined phrase “scratching the surface of” in the last paragraph mean? A．Touching on partly. B．Smoothing out definitely. C．Thinking through clearly. D．Putting the finishing touches to. 7．What is the text mainly about? A．AI is applied to setting variable speed limits on US freeway. B．Drivers are forced to change their driving habit owing to AI. C．Traffic jams will disappear because of speed limits set by AI. D．The current traffic condition on US freeway needs improving. C Cristina Mittermeier, a pioneering (开创性的) photographer, cares about nature and wants to protect it. Her lens (镜头) inspires action and offers hope. Mittermeier’s love for nature began early. This love led her to study marine (海洋的) biology,  a field she focused on with the dream of studying whales at first. But soon she saw the damaging effects of industrial fishing, which caused a change in her career (职业). “What I wanted to do was try my best to call on the whole world to understand how easily the oceans can be destroyed.” she explained. Science, while necessary, felt not enough to influence a larger population. Photography became her chosen tool. She has invented her work a form of “visual medicine”, balancing the seriousness of environmental problems with a callto action. Her ideas for helping nature are practical and include listening to what local people know and how they live with the environment. Mittermeier’s latest book Hope shows her efforts in environmental protection. By working with people from all over the world to create the book, she turned it into a group effort instead of just her own. The book’s 130 photographs, covering twenty years, are displayed (展示) not by geography or species, but by themes that tell the story of life on our planet. Through her work, Mittermeier continually attaches importance to the role of youth in reshaping the planet’s future, Visual storytelling, she argues, is likely to encourage young people to take action quickly — not through fear but by directing attention to finding means of solving problems and celebrating victories (胜利), however small. Cristina Mittermeier’s life shows the great power of art with a purpose. Her lens catches not just what is but what could be, urging us all to act toward a future where people and nature can live peacefully. 8．What caused a change in Mittermeier’s career? A．Her interest in nature. B．Her love for photography. C．The power of science. D．The alarming scene of industrial fishing. 9．Which of the following can best describe Mittermeier? A．Creative and inspiring B．Curious and independent. C．Hardworking and calm. D．Energetic and humorous. 10．What can we learn about Hope? A．It focuses on present-day photos. B．It talks about the same species. C．It is created through shared efforts. D．It is a story book for children. 11．What is the best title for the text? A．Cristina Mittermeier: Photography Inspires Action B．Cristina Mittermeier: Dreams Come True C．Environmental Protection: Ocean Has Artistic Beauty D．Environmental Protection: Measures Come First D Each of us individually is the accumulated product of thousands of generations that have come before us in an unbroken line. Our culture and technology today are also the result of thousands of years of accumulated, and remixed cultural knowledge. Cumulative culture allowed human populations to build on and recombine the solutions of prior generations and to develop new complex solutions to problems very quickly, thus helping humans to adapt to a diversity of environments and challenges. However, it is unclear when cumulative culture first developed during ancient human evolution. In order to explore the origin of cumulative culture, Perreault analyzed changes in the complexity of stone tool manufacturing techniques across the past 3.3 million years of the archaeological record. As a baseline for the complexity of stone tool technologies achievable without cumulative culture, Perreault first analyzed technologies used by nonhuman primates, such as chimpanzees (大猩猩). He then analyzed stone tool manufacturing experiments involving inexperienced human flintknapping (燧石加工技术) and randomized flaking (石片打制技术). Perreault assessed the complexity of the stone tool technologies by counting the number of steps (procedural units, or PUs) involved in each tool-making sequence. The results suggested that from around 3.3 to 1.8 million years ago, stone tool-making sequences remained within the baseline range(1 to 6 PUs). From around 1.8 million to 600,000 years ago, making sequences began to overlap with and even slightly exceed the baseline complexity (4 to 7 PUs). However, after around 600,000 years ago, the complexity of making sequences increased rapidly (5 to 18PUs). “From around-600,009 years ago. ancient human populations started relying on unusually complex technologies, and we only see rapid increases in complexity after that time as well,” said Perreault. Tool-assisted food-hunting may have been the motive for the earliest beginning of the evolution of cumulative culture. Early ancient humans,3.4 to 2 million years ago, likely relied on strategies that require tools — like accessing meat, marrow and organs — leading to changes in brain size, lifespan and biology that set the stage for cumulative culture. 12．What does cumulative culture refer to according to the text? A．Emphasizing individual development. B．Paying attention to reforming social structure. C．Adapting to a changing living condition step by step. D．Building up technological improvements over generations. 13．What’s Paragraph 2 mainly about? A．How Perreault conducted the research. B．What the baseline of cumulative culture was. C．How important stone tool technologies were. D．Why Perreault chose chimpanzees for the study. 14．Which of the following is true about what happened around 600,000 years ago? A．The population of the earth increased sharply. B．Tool-making sequences remained unchanged. C．The ancestors began to make stone tools. D．The technology reached a turning point. 15．Why are strategies that require tools mentioned in the last paragraph? A．To indicate the significance of common culture. B．To show the result of human brains’ changes. C．To illustrate the motive of cumulative culture. D．To stress the eating habits of human ancestors. E Strategic tips on how to get anything you want in life Whether you’re struggling to work or study, being ambitious will work only when you’re fired up, enthusiastic, and ready to take on the world. But what about the days when you’re feeling low? Those are the days when you need something extra to inspire yourself and keep going, no matter what challenges you face. 16 . Staying positive. Being optimistic is about taking down what went wrong, learning from it, and moving on. 17 , but looking ahead and knowing when you need to go into problem-solving mode (模式). A positive outlook will speed up your journey to success . Being comfortable with discomfort. 18 . Otherwise, you’re going to get caught inside your comfort zone (舒适区), which is pretty much a death sentence for success . But the truth is that there is no such thing as comfort zone. You can’t stay where you are forever and hope to keep your success . So learn to embrace (拥抱) the discomfort of reaching for more , or you will get left behind. 19 . Successful, inspired people have a sharp focus on achieving goals . They find ways to keep themselves on target as they continue to do the boring daily tasks that will get them to where they want to go. So, find a prize that will drive you through all that boring daily work and never take your eyes off it. These tools will help you get yourself up when you feel knocked down. 20 , when you’re dealing with challenges. Most importantly, they will help you strengthen your motivation (动力) as you journey toward your goals. A．You have to be B．Focusing on the prize C．Achieving clear goals D．They will help you refresh your focus E．It’s not beating yourself up over the past F．It won’t be just guiding you to the comfort zone G．Now find out how to get anything you want using these powerful tools 二、完形填空（1/15分） When I was in my early twenties, I moved away from my home state of Wisconsin to attend graduate school. I chose to go to the University of Arizona in Tucson and 21 there. Upon landing in early June, I was shocked by the lack of 22 and the burning desert heat. After less than two days in that 23 , I called my parents to question whether I had made the right choice and to announce that I was 24 considering coming home. My father, in a calm and 25 voice, indicated that I always had a choice. I could always come home and be welcome there. But in fact, we both knew I wouldn’t come home at the time. Needless to say, I chose to 26 . Many years have passed. My father’s 27 words remain with me. Knowing that I can always come home, I’ve been able to 28 several challenging situations - unemployment, divorce and even the 29 of my only son. I have also used these words in many cases where others need to know that someone 30 and that they do have a choice. Whether home is earthly, spiritual, or some sense of calm, knowing that we can come home will be just enough to 31 us on our way. It 32 me, in a way, of the prodigal son (回头的浪子) who found 33 and love upon returning home. While we don’t have to be like him and hit bottom in life, it is good to know that we can wander and experience pains and 34 in life but we still have a home where love, support and comfort 35 . 21．A．flew B．drove C．walked D．cycled 22．A．blue B．yellow C．brown D．green 23．A．family B．refuge C．environment D．desert 24．A．naturally B．fortunately C．obviously D．seriously 25．A．gentle B．weak C．supportive D．pleasant 26．A．graduate B．regret C．return D．continue 27．A．surprising B．encouraging C．interesting D．moving 28．A．face up to B．get away with C．make sure of D．look out for 29．A．return B．growth C．arrival D．loss 30．A．worries B．cares C．leaves D．stays 31．A．help B．stop C．protect D．teach 32．A．informs B．reminds C．warns D．rids 33．A．comfort B．interest C．food D．money 34．A．regrets B．complaints C．sufferings D．pleasures 35．A．survive B．exist C．fall D．disappear 三、语法填空(1.5/15) 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。 A hairdresser (理发师) called Xiaohua has unexpectedly become famous online simply because she tries to meet the customers’ needs. Since videos of her cutting hair became popular on social media platform Douyin, many people 36 (come) to her live-streaming sessions to learn her skills or simply to talk. 37 (fan) nationwide are even coming to visit her shop in Hunan province 38 (get) a haircut. Now Xiaohua’s WeChat 39 (fill) with messages from customers asking for a haircut. When asked if she would raise the price for a haircut, she answered, “I have not considered 40 (raise) the price because the trust from people is 41 (satisfy) enough.” Popular as she is, she believes there are many more hairdressers 42 have better skills. She thinks people like her because she treats customers as friends and follows 43 (they) instructions. She is not anxious that one day people may 44 (sudden) dislike her haircuts or if she makes mistakes. “I have made lots of mistakes before but practice and learning 45 failures are the keys to mastering hairdressing.” she said. 4、 选词填空(1/10) 从方框中选择合适的短语, 并用其适当形式完成句子。（有一个多余） at a loss    smooth out    make it    show off    bring out    take on in full measure    be meant to    hang over    in any case    eat away at 46．Some animals can the colour around to protect themselves. 47．Often, our parents are as to why the children act like this. 48．I don’t think it’s going to rain, but , I’ll take an umbrella. 49．We need to leave early to to the top of the mountain. 50．New measures are taken imbalances in the trade relationship. 51．The benefits of China’s high-standard opening-up continuously in the coming years. 52．The artist’s creativity is expressed in his latest work. 53．He tried for a third time, but his past failures him like a dark cloud. 54．Anger and disappointment the families of the victims (受害者) right now. 55．Jim is only a second-class tennis player, but he is always his skills before us. 5、 书面表达（30分） I（15分） 56．假设你是李华，你们学校刚刚举办了一场精彩的艺术节。请你写一封电子邮件给你的外国笔友 Tom，向他介绍艺术节中你最喜欢的一个表演节目，内容包括： 1．节目介绍； 2．你的感受。 注意：邮件字数80词左右，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Tom, How’s it going? I’m excited to tell you about an amazing performance at our school art festival.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes! Yours, Li Hua II（15分） 57．阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 Emma, a high school student in a small town, was an animal lover and often volunteered at the local animal shelter. One sunny Saturday morning, Emma went to the shelter as usual. She was planning to spend the whole day taking care of the animals there. When she arrived, she found that a new litter of puppies had just been brought in. They were so cute and tiny, but they seemed a bit scared in the new environment. Emma’s heart went out to them immediately. She started by cleaning their cages and giving them fresh food and water. Then she sat down on the floor and gently picked up one of the puppies. The puppy was shaking a little, but as Emma stroked (抚摸) its soft fur and spoke softly to it, it gradually calmed down. While Emma was playing with the puppies, an old man with sad eyes walked into the shelter. He was in rags (衣衫褴褛). He looked around and his eyes stopped on the puppies. Emma noticed him and asked if he was interested in adopting a pet. The old man said he lost his dog a few months ago and had been feeling very lonely ever since. He thought maybe a puppy could bring some joy back into his life. Emma was very excited to hear that. She showed the old man all the puppies. The old man seemed to like a little brown puppy the most. He said this brown puppy looked so much like the dog he had lost several months ago. He kept stroking the puppy, with his eyes full of affection. But when he asked about the adoption (收养) process, he found out that he needed to pay an adoption fee and also provide some proof (证明) of his living conditions. The old man’s face fell. He said he lived a hard life and didn’t have all the necessary papers with him. Emma clearly felt the old man’s disappointment and she was eager to help him. 注意: 1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。 Emma made a call to the manager of the shelter immediately. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A few weeks later, Emma received a letter and some pictures of the dog from the old man. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$