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2024—2025学年度下学期高二2月收心考试 高二英语试卷 试卷满分：150分 注意事项： 1. 答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题号的答案标号涂黑。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 3. 非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. Where are the speakers most probably now? A. Near a theater. B. At a bus station. C. In a restaurant. 2 Why is the man speaking to the woman? A. To express thanks. B. To confirm information. C. To offer an invitation. 3. How does the woman sound? A. Confused. B. Disappointed. C. Excited. 4. When will the man exercise in the gym probably? A. At 7pm. B. At 9pm. C. At 9 am. 5. What is the woman doing probably? A. Taking an exam. B. Attending an interview. C. Watching a game. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What does the man suggest doing this weekend? A. Doing some sports. B. Seeing a movie. C. Enjoying live music. 7. Why will the woman contact James? A. To ask for advice. B. To set up a group. C. To book tickets. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A car. B. A motorbike. C. A case. 9. Who designed the invention? A. A driver. B. A farmer. C. A scientist. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the man going to do? A. Put on a show. B. Go to a concert. C. Give a music class. 11. What does the woman say about Alex? A. He’s honest. B. He’s anxious. C. He’s confident. 12. Who will sing a song tonight? A. Zoe. B. Steve. C. Alex. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Colleagues. C. Strangers. 14. What do we know about the man? A. He’s at home. B. He’s a writer. C. He’s optimistic. 15. What is the probable problem with the man’s computer? A. It’s infected with a virus. B. It’s run out of memory. C. It’s too slow. 16. What will the man do next? A. Click on the “W”. B. Turn the computer off. C. Read the words on the screen. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. How long did the speaker volunteer in Bristol? A. Six weeks. B. Four weeks. C. Two weeks. 18. Where did the speaker and Kevin stay while volunteering? A. In a hotel. B. In a local home. C. On a campsite. 19. What did Kevin do in Bristol? A. He redecorated old people’s homes. B. He cooked meals for volunteers. C. He helped at a food store. 20. What did the speaker enjoy doing during the experience? A. Making new friends. B. Working as a chef. C. Learning new languages. 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和D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Renew San Francisco Zoo Spend a Saturday beautifying the Zoo. Participation means: · Weeding (除杂草) and clean-up to reduce the use of harmful pesticides. · Meeting new people from diverse backgrounds who share your commitment to conserving the Earth’s plant and animal species. · Sharing your expertise and developing new skills and interests. · Becoming part of San Francisco Zoo’s history. · Getting really, really dirty. Who can volunteer? Adults and children. Adult: child ratio (比例) must be at least 1 adult per 5 children. What do you wear? Something warm and comfortable that you don’t mind getting dirty. The Zoo provides tools and work gloves, but if you have work gloves, bring them just in case. Please wear strong work shoes. Sponsoring a Corporate Renew the Zoo Event Groups of all sizes can sponsor a private Renew the Zoo day for their companies. At a Corporate Renew the Zoo day, your group works as a team to complete Zoo projects that ultimately benefit our Bay Area community. In addition to having fun and building team spirit, your group receives admission to the Zoo, light meals and drinks, and free ride coupons (优惠券). Zoo staff help with each event to make sure that your group enjoys its day at the Zoo. Volunteer Dates Please be prompt (准时的). We will be closing the gates at 8:15. No late entries are allowed. · Saturday, March 9th, 8 am-11 am. · Saturday, June 8th, 8 am-11 am. · Saturday, September 14th, 8 am-11 am. · Saturday, November 9th, 8 am-11 am. 1. What are the volunteers for the zoo expected to do? A. Conduct animal research. B. Organize fundraising events. C. Keep the zoo tidy and beautiful. D. Share the zoo’s history with tourists. 2. What is a need for child volunteers for the zoo? A. They must register in advance. B. They must wear warm gloves. C. They must take their own tools. D. They must be accompanied by adults. 3. What will the volunteers from sponsoring groups get? A. A visit to the Bay Area. B. A fun show in the zoo. C. Some free drinks and food. D. Discounted admission tickets. 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是应用文。文章介绍了旧金山动物园招募周六志愿者的相关事宜。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Spend a Saturday beautifying the Zoo.( 花一个星期六来美化动物园。)”以及Participation means:中“Weeding (除杂草) and clean-up to reduce the use of harmful pesticides(除草和清理，以减少有害农药的使用)”可知，志愿者在动物园需要做的是除草和清理工作，也就是让动物园保持整洁和美丽。故选C项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Who can volunteer? 中“Adults and children. Adult: child ratio (比例) must be at least 1 adult per 5 children.( 成人和儿童。成人与儿童的比例至少为1：5)”可知，可知，儿童志愿者必须有成人陪同。故选D项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Sponsoring a Corporate Renew the Zoo Event部分的“In addition to having fun and building team spirit, your group receives admission to the Zoo, light meals and drinks, and free ride coupons (优惠券).( 除了玩得开心和建立团队精神外，您的团队还可以获得动物园的入场券，便餐和饮料，以及免费乘车券。)” 可知，赞助团体的志愿者会得到进入动物园的机会、便餐和饮料以及免费乘车优惠券。故选C项。 B We were designing a wheelchair for a college engineering course and my classmates felt only steel would be strong enough for the handheld levers (操作杆). I believed aluminum (铝) would be a better option. But the student who most strongly advocated for steel worked at a bike shop; surely I didn’t know better, having used metal only for crafts. A few days later, when the heavy steel arm kept falling, I felt validated. I had been right and I wished I had shown more steely resolve in defending my position. I was a crafty kid. My parents always came home prepared for whatever creative chaos I had made that day — painting, clay sculpting, sewing stuffed animals, and more. But when I enrolled in engineering in college, I put these pursuits aside. I didn’t think they were relevant to my academic work and I hesitated to highlight my “feminine” crafting interests in the male-dominated engineering environment where I already felt like an outsider. I told myself that engineering sufficiently fed my creative side. The wheelchair project suggested my crafting might be important, but for the next few years I continued to avoid bringing it up in professional spaces. When I was being interviewed for engineering jobs later and was asked whether I made things in my spare time, I was sure the interviewers wouldn’t care about my homemade holiday cards. Instead, I expressed my interest in doing more 3D printing. The company offered me the job, so I felt my assumption was confirmed. My attitude didn’t change until one day I was making a set of dice (骰子) as a gift for a friend. While pouring the liquid resin (树脂) into the mould, I suddenly realized that resin art shares the same spirit and some of the skills of engineering. Maybe my crafting was something I should welcome. Since then, I’ve built crafting back into my free time. I’ve also stopped hiding it from my colleagues. I mentioned my dicemaking adventures at a robotics conference and introduced how we could gain inspiration from an art experience I had recently had in a meeting. The responses were consistently positive and constructive — not dismissive (鄙视的), as I used to fear. I’ve grown into an engineer with valuable skills gained from my first passion. 4. What does the underlined word “validated” in paragraph 1 mean? A. Inspired. B. Confirmed. C. Disappointed. D. Acknowledged. 5. What does the author intend to say in paragraph 2? A. The reason she chose to hide her hobby. B. The challenges she encountered in college. C. Her parents’ impact on her creative development. D. Her strategy for balancing crafting and engineering. 6. What made the author realize the significance of crafting to engineering? A. Her dice making. B. Her job interview. C. The wheelchair project. D. The robotics conference. 7. How did the author’s coworkers react when she shared her crafting experiences? A. They were interested and joined her. B. They were critical and reacted negatively. C. They were confused and did not understand her. D. They were supportive and provided helpful advice. 【答案】4. B 5. A 6. A 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述作者在工程学习和工作中起初隐藏自己的手工爱好，后来意识到手工对工程有重要意义，分享手工经历也得到积极回应。 【4题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段中“We were designing a wheelchair for a college engineering course and my classmates felt only steel would be strong enough for the handheld levers (操作杆). I believed aluminum (铝) would be a better option.(我们当时正在为大学工程课程设计一种轮椅，我的同学们觉得只有钢的强度才够做手持杠杆。我认为铝将是一个更好的选择)”可知，对于选择什么材料来做操作杆，作者和其他同学观点不一致，结合划线词所在句“A few days later, when the heavy steel arm kept falling, I felt validated. I had been right and I wished I had shown more steely resolve in defending my position.(几天后，当沉重的钢制操作杆不断掉落时，我感到validated。我是对的，我真希望自己在捍卫自己的立场时能表现出更坚定的决心)”中“when the heavy steel arm kept falling”和“I had been right”可知，钢制操作杆出现了问题，证明作者之前认为铝制操作杆更好的观点是对的，作者觉得自己观点得到了证实，所以划线词“validated”与“confirmed”同义，意思是“被证实”。故选B项。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“But when I enrolled in engineering in college, I put these pursuits aside. I didn’t think they were relevant to my academic work and I hesitated to highlight my “feminine” crafting interests in the male dominated engineering environment where I already felt like an outsider.(但当我上大学选了工程专业时，我把这些爱好放在了一边。我认为它们与我的学业无关，而且在男性主导的工程环境中，我已经觉得自己是个局外人，所以我犹豫是否要突出我‘女性化’的手工爱好)”可知，作者在第二段中解释了她选择隐藏自己手工爱好的原因。故选A项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“My attitude didn’t change until one day I was making a set of dice (骰子) as a gift for a friend. While pouring the liquid resin (树脂) into the mould, I suddenly realized that resin art shares the same spirit and some of the skills of engineering.(直到有一天，我为一个朋友做一套骰子作为礼物时，我的态度才发生了改变。当我把液态树脂倒入模具时，我突然意识到树脂艺术与工程学有着相同的精神和一些技能)”可知，是做骰子这件事让作者意识到手工对工程的重要性。故选A项。 【7题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段中“The responses were consistently positive and constructive — not dismissive (鄙视的), as I used to fear.(回应一直是积极且有建设性的——不像我过去担心的那样遭到鄙视)”可知，作者的同事们对她分享手工经历是支持的，并给出了有用的建议。故选D项。 C A relative newcomer compared to YouTube and Instagram, TikTok was launched in 2016 and has since grown to an audience of over one billion monthly active users. Its format — short, shareable videos — and addictive algorithm (算法) have proved particularly popular among younger people. According to TikTok’s own data insights, the app has seen a 410% increase in travel content views since 2021. TikTok content creator Emma Cooke thinks it’s the honesty of videos that makes them perform well. “If a picture is worth 1,000 words, a video is worth 10,000,” she says. “It’s very hard to edit them in the way you could imagine. TikTok travellers are looking for authenticity (真实性).” More than 70% of TikTok’s European audience say they’ re likely to book a holiday based on recommendations they’ve seen on the platform (平台). Indeed, research by Adobe found that more than 60% of Gen Z Americans have used TikTok as a search engine. Entering a search term such as “top things to do in Paris” will bring up endless videos, ranked by popularity and the algorithm will adapt to these interests next time you search. TikTok attracts many content creators, whose insights can be invaluable for travellers. But they also have the potential to cause harm, at times directing thousands of visitors to places that don’t have the infrastructure (基础设施) to support. Many destinations have fallen victim to their own success. A study published in a journal found that, “While the tourists helped improve the economic situation, they also brought traffic and crowding, putting pressure on infrastructure.” There’s also the issue of the promotion of unethical (不道德的) tourism. Responsible travel is of keen interest to TikTok users. But when Dr Natara Loose, an American veterinarian, visited Mauritius this year, she says she was “shocked by the number of boats selling tours to swim with dolphins, a practice illegal in Mauritius but spread all over TikTok.” For better or worse, it’s clear the platform’s influence on travel is enormous, particularly among younger generations and it isn’t going anywhere any time soon. 8. What makes TikTok popular according to Emma Cooke? A. Its longer videos. B. Its older audience. C. Its focus on edited content. D. Its video content’s authenticity. 9. What do most Gen Z Americans use TikTok as according to the text? A. A booking platform for travel accommodations. B. A platform for sharing travel photos and videos. C. A search engine for travel recommendations. D. A tool for connecting with local tour operators. 10. What is a potential negative consequence of TikTok tourist promotions? A. They may over-commercialize tourism. B. They may overcrowd local infrastructure. C. They may prevent sustainable travel modes. D. They may increase the risk of cultural similarity. 11. What would be the best title for this text? A. How TikTok boosts the economy B. Why TikTok makes responsible travellers C. How TikTok is changing the face of travel D. What TikTok learns from other platforms 【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了TikTok在旅游领域的巨大影响力，它因视频内容真实性受年轻人欢迎，但也可能带来过度拥挤和不道德旅游推广等问题。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“TikTok content creator Emma Cooke thinks it’s the honesty of videos that makes them perform well.(TikTok内容创作者艾玛·库克认为，正是视频的真实性让它们表现出色。)”以及她所说的话“TikTok travellers are looking for authenticity (真实性).(TikTok上的旅行者在寻找真实性。)”可知，艾玛·库克认为是TikTok视频内容的真实性让它受欢迎。故选D项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Indeed, research by Adobe found that more than 60% of Gen Z Americans have used TikTok as a search engine. Entering a search term such as ‘top things to do in Paris’ will bring up endless videos, ranked by popularity and the algorithm will adapt to these interests next time you search. (事实上，Adobe的研究发现，超过60%的美国Z世代将TikTok用作搜索引擎。输入诸如‘巴黎必做的顶级事情’这样的搜索词，将会出现无数视频，按人气排名，下次你搜索时，算法会根据这些兴趣进行调整)”可知，大多数美国Z世代将TikTok用作旅游推荐的搜索引擎。故选C项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“But they also have the potential to cause harm, at times directing thousands of visitors to places that don’t have the infrastructure (基础设施) to support. (但它们也有可能造成危害，有时会将数千名游客引向没有相应基础设施支持的地方)”和第五段中“While the tourists helped improve the economic situation, they also brought traffic and crowding, putting pressure on infrastructure. (虽然游客有助于改善经济状况，但他们也带来了交通拥堵问题，给基础设施带来了压力)”可知，TikTok旅游推广的一个潜在负面后果是可能使当地基础设施过于拥挤。故选B项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“A relative newcomer compared to YouTube and Instagram, TikTok was launched in 2016 and has since grown to an audience of over one billion monthly active users. Its format — short, shareable videos — and addictive algorithm (算法) have proved particularly popular among younger people. According to TikTok’s own data insights, the app has seen a 410% increase in travel content views since 2021. (与YouTube和Instagram相比，TikTok算是一个相对较新的平台，它于2016年推出，此后每月活跃用户已增长到超过1亿。它的形式——简短、可分享的视频——以及让人上瘾的算法，在年轻人中尤其受欢迎。根据TikTok自己的数据洞察，自2021年以来，该应用上的旅游内容浏览量增长了410%)”以及最后一段“For better or worse, it’s clear the platform’s influence on travel is enormous, particularly among younger generations and it isn’t going anywhere any time soon. (不管是好是坏，很明显这个平台对旅游的影响是巨大的，尤其是在年轻一代中，而且这种影响短期内不会消失)”可知，文章围绕TikTok对旅游的影响展开，它既推动了旅游信息传播，也带来一些问题，正在改变旅游的面貌。C项“How TikTok is changing the face of travel (抖音如何改变旅游面貌)”能概括文章内容，最适合作为文章标题。故选C项。 D Over the past 40 years, neuroscience (神经科学) researchers have begun to build a remarkably accurate picture of what exactly happens in the brain during adolescence (青春期). One area of research has been neuroplasticity — that is, the brain’s ability to reorganise itself by forming new neural connections. During childhood, the brain’s 86 billion neurons create numerous connection patterns. Each time we learn to do something, neural pathways are created that allow us to repeat and improve upon the action. By adulthood, neural pathways that have been used frequently become “fixed”, whereas the less-used or unused pathways disappear. These stronger “fixed” connections enable adults to have more complex thoughts and to carry out regular actions more effectively. However, the disappearance of other less-used connections reduces the brain’s “flexibility”. As a result, adults find it harder to master new skills or remember unfamiliar information. It used to be thought that teenagers’ brains were similar to adults in this respect, but research has revealed that the teenage brain still has tremendous “plasticity” — less than in childhood, but more than adults — and so teenagers are better at learning and memorising things than adults. This means this is a great age to develop new skills such as playing an instrument, learning to drive or speaking a new language. Recent research has even shown that a person’s IQ, which was previously thought to be unchanging, can improve in the teen years! Research has also shown a further difference in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) of teenagers and adults. The PFC is the area of the brain that’s responsible for abstract thinking. Its functions include planning. predicting the results of actions as well as regulation of emotions, and focusing on goals. Unlike in adults, the teenage PFC is still developing, which explains why teenagers can be impulsive (冲动的) and take risks and why they find it hard to concentrate and make good choices. Psychiatrist Dr Daniel Siegel thinks the teenage years are very exciting ones. He believes that learning about how their brains work helps teenagers develop their emotional intelligence and thought processes, allowing them to be the very best person they can be. It seems then, that the teenage years are the ideal time to learn problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 12 What happens to neural pathways as individuals grow from children to adults? A. Some disappear because new connections are formed. B Some become strengthened through frequent use. C. They increase in number but decrease in strength. D. They remain highly flexible throughout adulthood. 13. What does higher brain plasticity mean to teenagers? A. They have more intelligence than adults. B. They have a remarkable ability to learn. C. They can play an instrument better than adults. D. They have an intense interest in learning. 14. How are teenagers influenced by the PFC? A. They act without much consideration. B. They can memorise things very quickly. C They experience powerful emotions. D. They adapt to new environments easily. 15. What is Dr Daniel Siegel’s opinion? A. Adolescence is the most difficult period of life. B. Teenagers’ brain development is already complete. C. Teenagers should be given more freedom and independence. D. Studying the development of teenagers’ brains benefits them. 【答案】12. B 13. B 14. A 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了神经科学对青少年大脑的研究，包括神经可塑性和前额叶皮层的发育特点及其影响。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“By adulthood, neural pathways that have been used frequently become “fixed”, whereas the less-used or unused pathways disappear. These stronger “fixed” connections enable adults to have more complex thoughts and to carry out regular actions more effectively.(到成年后，经常使用的神经通路变得“固定”，而较少使用或未使用的神经通路则消失。这些更强的“固定”连接使成年人有更复杂的想法，并更有效地执行常规行动)”可知，随着个体从儿童成长为成年人，经常被使用的神经通路会变得“固定”，也就是得到了加强。故选B项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“It used to be thought that teenagers’ brains were similar to adults in this respect, but research has revealed that the teenage brain still has tremendous “plasticity” — less than in childhood, but more than adults — and so teenagers are better at learning and memorising things than adults. This means this is a great age to develop new skills such as playing an instrument, learning to drive or speaking a new language.(过去人们认为，青少年的大脑在这方面与成年人相似，但研究表明，青少年的大脑仍然具有巨大的“可塑性”——比儿童时期少，但比成年人多——因此，青少年在学习和记忆方面比成年人更好。这意味着这是一个培养新技能的好年龄，比如演奏乐器、学习开车或说一门新语言)”可知，青少年大脑具有更高的可塑性，这意味着他们比成年人更擅长学习和记忆东西，也就是他们有很强的学习能力。故选B项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Unlike in adults, the teenage PFC is still developing, which explains why teenagers can be impulsive (冲动的) and take risks and why they find it hard to concentrate and make good choices.(与成年人不同，青少年的PFC仍在发育中，这就解释了为什么青少年会冲动、冒险，以及为什么他们很难集中注意力、做出正确的选择)” 可知，青少年的前额叶皮层（PFC）仍在发育，这解释了为什么青少年会冲动、冒险，也就是他们做事不经过太多考虑。故选A项。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Psychiatrist Dr Daniel Siegel thinks the teenage years are very exciting ones. He believes that learning about how their brains work helps teenagers develop their emotional intelligence and thought processes, allowing them to be the very best person they can be. It seems then, that the teenage years are the ideal time to learn problem-solving and critical thinking skills.(精神病学家丹尼尔·西格尔博士认为青少年时期是非常令人兴奋的时期。他认为，了解大脑是如何工作的有助于青少年发展他们的情商和思维过程，使他们成为最好的人。因此，青少年时期似乎是学习解决问题和批判性思维技能的理想时期)” 可知，丹尼尔·西格尔博士认为青少年时期很令人兴奋，了解他们的大脑如何工作有助于青少年发展他们的情商和思维过程，让他们成为最好的自己，也就是研究青少年大脑的发展对他们有益。故选D项。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）. 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Solitude (独处) gets a bad name because it’s often equated with loneliness. Loneliness involves being isolated (孤立的) despite wanting social connections, whereas being alone means taking time for yourself between regular social interactions._____16_____. You can also be alone without having feelings of loneliness. While there are downsides to loneliness, research has found real benefits of doing things alone. Here are several to consider. Improve concentration and memory When you are working in a group, you might use less effort to memorize information. ____17____. Working on things alone can help you focus your attention, which can improve your memory. In one study, researchers found that groups working collaboratively (合作地) to recall information performed worse than individuals recalling things on their own. ____18____ Spending time alone gives you time to focus on your interests. When you are surrounded by others, you might set your own ideas and passions aside to satisfy the needs of your friends and family. Taking time on your own gives you the opportunity to make creative choices and focus your attention without worrying about what other people are thinking. Boost creativity Collaborative brainstorming is often seen as one of the best ways to generate new ideas. ____19____. While group efforts are often about achieving consensus (共识) and fitting in with the crowd, working alone encourages innovation without added social pressure. Make you more sympathetic A certain amount of alone time can help you have greater sympathy for the people around you. However, truly spending time alone isn’t always easy, especially with tech transforming alone time. If you are not able to be completely by yourself, cutting back on digital communication for a brief time might be helpful. ____20____. A. Put your interests first B. Improve your relationships C. You assume that others in the group will fill in the gaps D. A little absence might really make the heart grow fonder E. You can be lonely even when you are in the presence of others F. A study found teens’ emotion interpretation improved after 5 device-free days G. However, research shows individuals solve tough problems equally well when working alone 【答案】16. E 17. C 18. A 19. G 20. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了独处的好处，如能提高注意力和记忆力、让人优先关注自身兴趣、激发创造力、使人更具同情心等。 【16题详解】 上文“Loneliness involves being isolated (孤立的) despite wanting social connections, whereas being alone means taking time for yourself between regular social interactions.(孤独是指尽管渴望社交联系却仍处于孤立状态，而独处则意味着在日常社交互动之间给自己留出时间)”对孤独和独处进行了定义。E选项“You can be lonely even when you are in the presence of others.(即使你和别人在一起，你也可能会感到孤独)”与后文“You can also be alone without having feelings of loneliness.(你也可以独自一人而不感到孤独)”构成并列结构，进行一步对孤独和独处两种状态进行举例说明，上下文语意一致。故选E项。 【17题详解】 上文“When you are working in a group, you might use less effort to memorize information.(当你在一个团队中工作时，你可能会花更少的精力去记忆信息)”指出在小组中工作时，人们可能会减少记忆信息的努力。C选项“You assume that others in the group will fill in the gaps(你会认为小组里的其他人会填补这些空白)”说明人们会认为小组中的其他人会填补这些空缺，解释了在小组中为何会减少记忆信息努力的原因，与上文逻辑紧密。故选C项。 【18题详解】 根据下文“Spending time alone gives you time to focus on your interests.(独处能让你有时间专注于自己的兴趣爱好)”可知，表明独处能让人有时间专注于自己的兴趣。A选项“Put your interests first(把你的兴趣放在首位)”与下文内容相契合，说明独处能让自己专注于自己的兴趣，是该段落的主题句。故选A项。 【19题详解】 上文“Collaborative brainstorming is often seen as one of the best ways to generate new ideas.(合作式头脑风暴通常被视为产生新想法的最佳方式之一)”提到合作头脑风暴常被视为产生新想法的最佳方式之一。G选项“However, research shows individuals solve tough problems equally well when working alone(然而，研究表明，个人独自工作时也能同样出色地解决难题)”通过“However”构成转折，指出研究表明个人独自工作时也能同样很好地解决难题，与上文关于合作的观点形成对比，强调了独处的好处，照应小标题“Boost creativity(提高创造力)”。故选G项。 【20题详解】 上文“If you are not able to be completely by yourself, cutting back on digital communication for a brief time might be helpful.(如果你不能完全独处，暂时减少数字通信可能会有帮助)”提出如果不能完全独处，暂时减少数字通讯可能会有帮助。F选项“A study found teens’ emotion interpretation improved after 5 device free days(一项研究发现，青少年在无电子设备陪伴的五天后，对情绪的理解能力有所提高)”举例说明一项研究发现青少年在无设备的五天后情绪解读能力有所提高，这是减少数字通讯带来积极效果的例子，与上文逻辑一致。故选F项。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 A few years ago, I ceased making detailed New Year’s resolutions (决心). I settled ____21____ on a “word of the year.” As I began 2024, I ____22____ the word “gift” would shape my new year. I planned to give a gift a day. I wanted to be ____23____ with my giving, so some gifts would take time to prepare and present. Some other gifts I gave, like helping a man read a store label, came naturally. Either way, I always tried to look for a(n) ____24____ to serve. One of my most ____25____ gifts involved letting other customers go ahead of me in line at the grocery store. When I noticed a person standing in line behind me with only a(n) ____26____, I spotted a chance to put another’s____27____ before my own. ____28____ the year, I spoke with my children about my gift-giving, and they ____29____ hearing my stories. Sometimes my boys would ask me, “What was your gift today?” One day at the store, I heard my older son whispering about a man with just two items behind us in line. I looked behind us to_____30_____, and sure enough, a man stood there with only two items. I felt ____31____ as I realized that my boy had joined in on the joy of ____32____. I ____33____ the customer behind us to take our place in line. The few extra minutes of ____34____ time were minutes____35____ invested. Giving was my favorite gift of 2024 because I saw my choice to give became part of my children’s lives. 21. A. indeed B. instead C. again D. also 22. A. tested B. recalled C. feared D. expected 23. A. handy B. associated C. intentional D. familiar 24. A. exposure B. opportunity C. assistance D. inspiration 25. A. repeated B. reported C. simplified D. approved 26. A. list B. reminder C. problem D. item 27. A. instructions B. efforts C. needs D. habits 28. A. Beyond B. Despite C. Except D. Throughout 29. A. missed B. considered C. enjoyed D. imagined 30. A. check B. focus C. escape D. interrupt 31. A. relaxed B. proud C. embarrassed D. nervous 32. A. greeting B. tracking C. shopping D. giving 33. A. signaled to B. agreed with C. referred to D. dealt with 34. A. visit B. story C. wait D. leisure 35. A. frequently B. wisely C. immediately D. extremely 【答案】21. B 22. D 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. D 27. C 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在新的一年决定每天赠送一份礼物，并且这个习惯也影响了孩子，孩子开始加入这个赠送的快乐中。 【21题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我转而选择了一年的“关键词”。A. indeed确实；B. instead反而，代替；C. again再次；D. also也。根据前文“I ceased making detailed New Year’s resolutions”可知，作者不再制定详细的新年计划，反而选择了一年的“关键词”。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：随着2024年的到来，我预期“礼物”这个词将塑造我的新的一年。A. tested测试；B. recalled回忆；C. feared害怕；D. expected预期。根据后文“I planned to give a gift a day.”可知，作者在做新一年的计划，所以是预期“礼物”这个词将塑造自己的新的一年。故选D。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我想要有意为之，所以有些礼物需要时间来准备和赠送。A. handy方便的；B. associated相关的；C. intentional故意的，有意的；D. familiar熟悉的。根据后文“so some gifts would take time to prepare and present”可知，作者是想有意地赠送礼物，所以有些礼物需要时间来准备和赠送。故选C。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：不管怎样，我总是寻找服务的机会。A. exposure暴露；B. opportunity机会；C. assistance帮助；D. inspiration灵感。根据前文“I planned to give a gift a day”及后文“serve”可知，作者计划每天赠送一份礼物，所以是要寻找服务的机会。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我一年中重复最多的礼物之一就是在杂货店排队时让其他顾客排在我前面。A. repeated重复；B. reported报道；C. simplified简化；D. approved赞同，满意。根据后文“When I noticed a person standing in line behind me with only a(n) ____6____, I spotted a chance to put another’s____7____ before my own.”可知，作者重复最多的一件礼物就是让排在他后面的顾客到前面来。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我注意到一个只拿了一件商品的人排在我后面时，我发现了一个把别人的需求放在自己前面的机会。A. list清单；B. reminder提醒；C. problem问题；D. item商品。根据前文“letting other customers go ahead of me in line at the grocery store”可知，这是在商店购物，所以此处指手里只有一个商品的顾客。故选D。 27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我注意到一个只拿了一件商品的人排在我后面时，我发现了一个把别人的需求放在自己前面的机会。A. instructions指令；B. efforts努力；C. needs需求；D. habits习惯。根据前文“letting other customers go ahead of me”可知，作者看到有人排在自己后面，自己可以让别人先买，也就是把别人的需求放在自己前面。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查介词词义辨析。句意：一年到头，我和孩子们谈论我送礼物的故事，他们喜欢听我的故事。A. Beyond超出；B. Despite尽管；C. Except除了；D. Throughout整个地，从头到尾。根据后文“the year, I spoke with my children about my gift-giving”可知，作者一年到头都和孩子们谈论自己送礼物的故事。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一年到头，我和孩子们谈论我送礼物的故事，他们喜欢听我的故事。A. missed错过；B. considered考虑；C. enjoyed喜欢；D. imagined想象。根据后文“Sometimes my boys would ask me, “What was your gift today?””可知，孩子们时不时会问作者今天的礼物是什么，说明他们喜欢听作者讲这些故事。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我回头看了看，果然，一个男人站在那里，只有两件商品。A. check检查；B. focus集中；C. escape逃跑；D. interrupt打断。根据前文“I heard my older son whispering about a man with just two items behind us in line”可知，作者的儿子说有人在他们后面排队，只有两件商品，所以作者回头去确认一下。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我意识到我的儿子也加入了给予的快乐时，我感到很自豪。A. relaxed放松的；B. proud自豪的；C. embarrassed尴尬的；D. nervous紧张的。根据后文“as I realized that my boy had joined in on the joy of ____12____”可知，作者的儿子也加入了给予的快乐中，所以作者感到很自豪。故选B。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我意识到我的儿子也加入了给予的快乐时，我感到很自豪。A. greeting问候；B. tracking追踪；C. shopping购物；D. giving给予。根据前文“the gift-giving”可知，此处指给予的快乐。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我向后面的顾客示意，让他们排队。A. signaled to向……示意；B. agreed with同意；C. referred to涉及；D. dealt with处理。根据后文“the customer behind us to take our place in line”可知，作者向后面的顾客示意，让他们代替自己的位置来排队。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这几分钟额外的等待时间是明智的投资。A. visit拜访；B. story故事；C. wait等待；D. leisure空闲。根据前文“I ____13____ the customer behind us to take our place in line.”可知，作者让后面的顾客代替自己的位置排队，所以他们需要到后面等待。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：这几分钟额外的等待时间是明智的投资。A. frequently频繁地；B. wisely明智地；C. immediately立即；D. extremely极其。根据后文“Giving was my favorite gift of 2024 because I saw my choice to give became part of my children’s lives”可知，作者认为这是明智的投资，因为这给孩子们带来了很好的影响。故选B。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Forty-two “mini hotels” have been fixed across seven underwater locations in Singapore, as part of a new research effort ____36____ (announce) on Oct 28 that aims to help scientists better understand the different types of marine (海洋的) life here. The structures, which are known ____37____ Autonomous Reef Monitoring Structures (ARMS), are stacks (摞) of plastic plates which copy the structure of a coral reef (珊瑚礁), ____38____ (provide) corners and cracks for sea ____39____ (creature) to find homes in. The units have been fixed to the seafloor at Raffles Lighthouse, Sisters’ Islands Marine Park, St John’s and Kusu islands, Pulau Semakau, and two sites near Pulau Hantu. “The locations have been selected as they represent a ____40____ (diverse) of habitat conditions,” said marine biologist Huang Danwei. For example, the coral reef habitats at Raffles Lighthouse and the marine park ____41____ (be) some of the most diverse in the country, while Pulau Semakau has coral reefs that are ____42____ (relative) more degraded. Of the forty-two ARMS ____43____ have been put in place, half will be left underwater for a year, while ____44____ rest will remain there for two years. After each of those times, researchers will collect the structures _____45_____ take the plates apart in the laboratory to examine the life that will have colonised them during different periods. 【答案】36. announced 37. as 38. providing 39. creatures 40. diversity 41. are 42. relatively 43. which##that 44. the 45. and 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了新加坡在七个水下地点安装了42个“迷你酒店”，即自主珊瑚礁监测结构(ARMS)，旨在帮助科学家更好了解海洋生物。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：10月28日宣布的一项新研究工作中，42个“迷你酒店”已在新加坡七个水下地点安装完毕，该研究旨在帮助科学家更好地了解这里不同类型的海洋生物。“(announce) on Oct 28”作后置定语，announce(宣布)是非谓语动词，与其逻辑主语a new research effort之间是被动关系，用过去分词作后置定语，表被动。故填announced。 【37题详解】 考查介词。句意：这些结构被称为自主珊瑚礁监测结构(ARMS)，是一摞塑料板，模仿珊瑚礁的结构，为海洋生物提供角落和裂缝，让它们在里面安家。be known as是固定短语，意为“被称为”。故填as。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这些结构被称为自主珊瑚礁监测结构(ARMS)，是一摞塑料板，模仿珊瑚礁的结构，为海洋生物提供角落和裂缝，让它们在里面安家。“(provide) corners and cracks for...”作伴随状语，provide(提供)是非谓语动词，与逻辑主语the structures之间是主动关系，用现在分词表主动。故填providing。 【39题详解】 考查名词。句意：这些结构被称为自主珊瑚礁监测结构(ARMS)，是一摞塑料板，模仿珊瑚礁的结构，为海洋生物提供角落和裂缝，让它们在里面安家。可数名词creature作宾语，意为“生物”，结合语境，海洋生物不止一种，用复数形式表泛指。故填creatures。 【40题详解】 考查名词。句意：海洋生物学家黄丹伟说：“之所以选择这些地点，是因为它们代表了不同的栖息地条件。” 冠词a后接名词diversity；a diversity of是固定短语，意为“多种多样的”。故填diversity。 【41题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：例如，莱佛士灯塔和海洋公园的珊瑚礁栖息地是该国生物多样性最丰富的地方之一，而实马高岛的珊瑚礁则相对退化得更严重。be是谓语动词，根据语境，描述客观事实，用一般现在时，主语“the coral reef habitats”是复数名词，谓语动词用复数形式。故填are。 【42题详解】 考查副词。句意：例如，莱佛士灯塔和海洋公园的珊瑚礁栖息地是该国生物多样性最丰富的地方之一，而实马高岛的珊瑚礁则相对退化得更严重。提示词修饰形容词比较级more degraded，用副词relatively，意为“相对地”。故填relatively。 【43题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：在已经安装好的42个ARMS中，有一半将在水下放置一年，而其余的将在那里放置两年。“____ have been put in place”是限制性定语从句，修饰先行词“the forty-two ARMS”，指物，关系词将其代入定语从句中作主语，应用关系代词which或that引导该从句。故填which/that。 【44题详解】 考查冠词。句意：在已经安装好的42个ARMS中，有一半将在水下放置一年，而其余的将在那里放置两年。the rest是固定短语，意为“其余的”。故填the。 【45题详解】 考查连词。句意：在这些时间过后，研究人员将收集这些结构，并在实验室中将这些塑料板拆开，以检查在不同时期在上面定居的生物。“collect the structures”和“take the plates apart”是并列关系，用连词and连接。故填and。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，是某国际中学的学生。你们班的班主任Mr. Black近期提出了“班干部轮换制度(a rotating class cadre system)”的设想，并征求全班同学的意见。请你给Mr. Black写一封邮件，内容包括：1. 你的观点；2. 说明原因。 注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Dear Mr. Black, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Mr. Black, I am writing to share my enthusiastic support for your innovative idea of carrying out a rotating class cadre system in our class. In my view, this approach is incredibly beneficial as it provides every student with a chance to develop leadership abilities and gain a deeper understanding of responsibility. Furthermore, the rotation encourages class unity and equality, as everyone has an equal opportunity to serve and contribute to our class’s success. I believe this system will help develop a stronger sense of community and cooperation among us. I’m looking forward to seeing its positive impact on our class. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以李华的身份给班主任Mr. Black写一封邮件，针对其提出的“班干部轮换制度”设想表明自己的观点并说明原因。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 此外：furthermore → moreover 创新的：innovative → creative 有益的：beneficial → advantageous 提供：provide → supply 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I am writing to share my enthusiastic support for your innovative idea of carrying out a rotating class cadre system in our class. 拓展句：I am writing to share my enthusiastic support for your innovative idea of carrying out a rotating class cadre system, which I believe will greatly enhance student engagement and leadership development in our class. 【点睛】[高分句型1] In my view, this approach is incredibly beneficial as it provides every student with a chance to develop leadership abilities and gain a deeper understanding of responsibility. (运用了从属连词as引导的原因状语从句) [高分句型2] I believe this system will help develop a stronger sense of community and cooperation among us. (运用了省略连词that的宾语从句) 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。 One weekend, Joe and Bella’s parents were too busy with work to spend time with them. They would be sent to their grandmother’s house for the weekend, and she promised to take them to the beach for some fun. However, plans can often change unexpectedly. When they woke up on Saturday morning, they found it was raining outside. Bella gazed longingly at the world outside, but the downpour showed no signs of stopping. When they arrived at their grandmother’s house, the rain was still pouring, causing her to suggest spending the day indoors. Joe and Bella did a series of indoor activities: watching movies, playing cards, and doing homework. Yet, the rain continued. Bella felt incredibly bored. She hated the weather, and the fact that their beach trip was ruined only added to her frustration. Joe, though engaged in his homework, could sense Bella’s disappointment. He tried to comfort her, but her mood only worsened, leading to her storming out of the room in anger. Shortly afterward, the kitchen filled with the clanging (发出叮当声) of pots and pans. Curious, Joe went to investigate and found Bella stirring something in a large bowl. She had decided to make a special cake for Selby, their grandmother’s dog, who couldn’t go for a walk outside. Joe looked at the odd mixture with some concern. When Bella placed the cake on the floor for Selby, he merely sniffed at (用鼻子嗅……) it and ran away. Bella burst into tears, and their grandmother rushed in to comfort her. However, Bella was too upset to be easily comforted, and she felt her day had gone from bad to worse. Their grandmother watched Bella crying, her heart heavy with mixed feelings. Meanwhile, Joe felt helpless. The atmosphere in the house became unusually tense, with everyone lost in their own emotions. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Suddenly, their grandmother had a brilliant idea, suggesting that they all make a cake for Joe and Bella’s parents. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When the cake was finally baked and decorated, they were delighted to find that the rain had stopped. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文： Suddenly, their grandmother had a brilliant idea, suggesting that they all make a cake for Joe and Bella’s parents. She explained how their parents worked tirelessly everyday, emphasizing that this cake would be a wonderful way to express their gratitude while also allowing everyone to enjoy the fun of creation. Joe and Bella’s spirits lifted instantly up on hearing the suggestion. Without wasting a moment, Joe dashed to the kitchen to grab a mixing bowl, while Bella eagerly selected the freshest ingredients from the kitchen cupboard. They mixed the batter together, laughing and chatting as they did so. Their grandmother supervised the baking. Everyone was fully immersed in the joyful process. When the cake was finally baked and decorated, they were delighted to find that the rain had stopped. Sunlight flooded through the windows, casting a warm, golden glow and filling the room with hope. Their grandmother, with a twinkle in her eye, suggested a walk at the beach, and Selby wagged his tail in excitement. Hand in hand, they wandered along the beach. Returning home just in time, they found their parents waiting with open arms. As the family sat together, tasting the cake they’d made with love, their faces shone with happiness. Despite the weekend’s twists and tums, it concluded in a heartwarming, joyous manner, with bonds strengthened and memories cherished. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了周末Joe和Bella原本要去海滩，却因下雨计划泡汤，在家活动无聊，Bella为狗做蛋糕也失败，她大哭，家里气氛紧张。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ① 由第一段首句内容“突然，他们的祖母想出了一个绝妙的主意，建议大家一起为Joe和Bella的父母做一个蛋糕。”可知，祖母的建议会让大家振作起来，接下来可能描述他们一起做蛋糕的欢乐过程。 ② 由第二段首句内容“当蛋糕终于烤好并装饰完毕时，他们惊喜地发现雨已经停了。”可知，雨停后大家可以去海滩了，还可能会和父母一起分享蛋糕，享受温馨的家庭时光。 2. 续写线索：祖母提议做蛋糕——一起做蛋糕——雨停去海滩——与父母分享蛋糕 3. 词汇激活： 行为类 ① 冲过去：dash to/rush to ② 选择：select/choose/pick ③ 监督：supervise/monitor 情绪类 ① 振奋：lift up/cheer up ② 令人愉快的：joyous/happy/enjoyable 【点睛】[高分句型1] Sunlight flooded through the windows, casting a warm, golden glow and filling the room with hope.(运用了现在分词作伴随状语) [高分句型2] As the family sat together, tasting the cake they’d made with love, their faces shone with happiness.(运用了as引导时间状语从句和省略关系代词的定语从句) [高分句型3] Despite the weekend’s twists and tums, it concluded in a heartwarming, joyous manner, with bonds strengthened and memories cherished.(运用了with复合结构作伴随状语) 听力：1～5ACBAB 6～10CACBA 11～15 CBCAB 16～20 CACAB 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024—2025学年度下学期高二2月收心考试 高二英语试卷 试卷满分：150分 注意事项： 1. 答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题号的答案标号涂黑。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 3. 非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. Where are the speakers most probably now? A. Near a theater. B. At a bus station. C. In a restaurant. 2. Why is the man speaking to the woman? A. To express thanks. B. To confirm information. C. To offer an invitation. 3. How does the woman sound? A. Confused. B. Disappointed. C. Excited. 4. When will the man exercise in the gym probably? A. At 7pm. B. At 9pm. C. At 9 am. 5. What is the woman doing probably? A. Taking an exam. B. Attending an interview. C. Watching a game. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What does the man suggest doing this weekend? A. Doing some sports. B. Seeing a movie. C. Enjoying live music. 7. Why will the woman contact James? A. To ask for advice. B. To set up a group. C. To book tickets. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A car. B. A motorbike. C. A case. 9. Who designed the invention? A. A driver. B. A farmer. C. A scientist. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the man going to do? A. Put on a show. B. Go to a concert. C. Give a music class. 11. What does the woman say about Alex? A. He’s honest. B. He’s anxious. C. He’s confident. 12. Who will sing a song tonight? A. Zoe. B. Steve. C. Alex. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Colleagues. C. Strangers. 14. What do we know about the man? A. He’s at home. B. He’s a writer. C. He’s optimistic. 15. What is the probable problem with the man’s computer? A. It’s infected with a virus. B. It’s run out of memory. C. It’s too slow. 16. What will the man do next? A. Click on the “W”. B. Turn the computer off. C. Read the words on the screen. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. How long did the speaker volunteer in Bristol? A. Six weeks. B. Four weeks. C. Two weeks. 18. Where did the speaker and Kevin stay while volunteering? A. In a hotel. B. In a local home. C. On a campsite. 19. What did Kevin do in Bristol? A. He redecorated old people’s homes. B. He cooked meals for volunteers. C. He helped at a food store. 20. What did the speaker enjoy doing during the experience? A. Making new friends. B. Working as a chef. C. Learning new languages. 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和D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Renew San Francisco Zoo Spend a Saturday beautifying the Zoo. Participation means: · Weeding (除杂草) and clean-up to reduce the use of harmful pesticides. · Meeting new people from diverse backgrounds who share your commitment to conserving the Earth’s plant and animal species. · Sharing your expertise and developing new skills and interests. · Becoming part of San Francisco Zoo’s history. · Getting really really dirty. Who can volunteer? Adults and children. Adult: child ratio (比例) must be at least 1 adult per 5 children. What do you wear? Something warm and comfortable that you don’t mind getting dirty. The Zoo provides tools and work gloves, but if you have work gloves, bring them just in case. Please wear strong work shoes. Sponsoring a Corporate Renew the Zoo Event Groups of all sizes can sponsor a private Renew the Zoo day for their companies. At a Corporate Renew the Zoo day, your group works as a team to complete Zoo projects that ultimately benefit our Bay Area community. In addition to having fun and building team spirit, your group receives admission to the Zoo, light meals and drinks, and free ride coupons (优惠券). Zoo staff help with each event to make sure that your group enjoys its day at the Zoo. Volunteer Dates Please be prompt (准时的). We will be closing the gates at 8:15. No late entries are allowed. · Saturday, March 9th, 8 am-11 am. · Saturday, June 8th, 8 am-11 am. · Saturday, September 14th, 8 am-11 am. · Saturday, November 9th, 8 am-11 am. 1. What are the volunteers for the zoo expected to do? A. Conduct animal research. B. Organize fundraising events. C. Keep the zoo tidy and beautiful. D. Share the zoo’s history with tourists. 2. What is a need for child volunteers for the zoo? A. They must register in advance. B. They must wear warm gloves. C. They must take their own tools. D. They must be accompanied by adults. 3. What will the volunteers from sponsoring groups get? A. A visit to the Bay Area. B. A fun show in the zoo. C. Some free drinks and food. D. Discounted admission tickets. B We were designing a wheelchair for a college engineering course and my classmates felt only steel would be strong enough for the handheld levers (操作杆). I believed aluminum (铝) would be a better option. But the student who most strongly advocated for steel worked at a bike shop; surely I didn’t know better, having used metal only for crafts. A few days later, when the heavy steel arm kept falling, I felt validated. I had been right and I wished I had shown more steely resolve in defending my position. I was a crafty kid. My parents always came home prepared for whatever creative chaos I had made that day — painting, clay sculpting, sewing stuffed animals, and more. But when I enrolled in engineering in college, I put these pursuits aside. I didn’t think they were relevant to my academic work and I hesitated to highlight my “feminine” crafting interests in the male-dominated engineering environment where I already felt like an outsider. I told myself that engineering sufficiently fed my creative side. The wheelchair project suggested my crafting might be important, but for the next few years I continued to avoid bringing it up in professional spaces. When I was being interviewed for engineering jobs later and was asked whether I made things in my spare time, I was sure the interviewers wouldn’t care about my homemade holiday cards. Instead, I expressed my interest in doing more 3D printing. The company offered me the job, so I felt my assumption was confirmed. My attitude didn’t change until one day I was making a set of dice (骰子) as a gift for a friend. While pouring the liquid resin (树脂) into the mould, I suddenly realized that resin art shares the same spirit and some of the skills of engineering. Maybe my crafting was something I should welcome. Since then, I’ve built crafting back into my free time. I’ve also stopped hiding it from my colleagues. I mentioned my dicemaking adventures at a robotics conference and introduced how we could gain inspiration from an art experience I had recently had in a meeting. The responses were consistently positive and constructive — not dismissive (鄙视的), as I used to fear. I’ve grown into an engineer with valuable skills gained from my first passion. 4. What does the underlined word “validated” in paragraph 1 mean? A. Inspired. B. Confirmed. C. Disappointed. D. Acknowledged. 5. What does the author intend to say in paragraph 2? A. The reason she chose to hide her hobby. B. The challenges she encountered in college. C. Her parents’ impact on her creative development. D. Her strategy for balancing crafting and engineering. 6. What made the author realize the significance of crafting to engineering? A. Her dice making. B. Her job interview. C. The wheelchair project. D. The robotics conference. 7. How did the author’s coworkers react when she shared her crafting experiences? A. They were interested and joined her. B. They were critical and reacted negatively. C. They were confused and did not understand her. D. They were supportive and provided helpful advice. C A relative newcomer compared to YouTube and Instagram, TikTok was launched in 2016 and has since grown to an audience of over one billion monthly active users. Its format — short, shareable videos — and addictive algorithm (算法) have proved particularly popular among younger people. According to TikTok’s own data insights, the app has seen a 410% increase in travel content views since 2021. TikTok content creator Emma Cooke thinks it’s the honesty of videos that makes them perform well. “If a picture is worth 1,000 words, a video is worth 10,000,” she says. “It’s very hard to edit them in the way you could imagine. TikTok travellers are looking for authenticity (真实性).” More than 70% of TikTok’s European audience say they’ re likely to book a holiday based on recommendations they’ve seen on the platform (平台). Indeed, research by Adobe found that more than 60% of Gen Z Americans have used TikTok as a search engine. Entering a search term such as “top things to do in Paris” will bring up endless videos, ranked by popularity and the algorithm will adapt to these interests next time you search. TikTok attracts many content creators, whose insights can be invaluable for travellers. But they also have the potential to cause harm, at times directing thousands of visitors to places that don’t have the infrastructure (基础设施) to support. Many destinations have fallen victim to their own success. A study published in a journal found that, “While the tourists helped improve the economic situation, they also brought traffic and crowding, putting pressure on infrastructure.” There’s also the issue of the promotion of unethical (不道德的) tourism. Responsible travel is of keen interest to TikTok users. But when Dr Natara Loose, an American veterinarian, visited Mauritius this year, she says she was “shocked by the number of boats selling tours to swim with dolphins, a practice illegal in Mauritius but spread all over TikTok.” For better or worse, it’s clear the platform’s influence on travel is enormous, particularly among younger generations and it isn’t going anywhere any time soon. 8. What makes TikTok popular according to Emma Cooke? A. Its longer videos. B. Its older audience. C. Its focus on edited content. D. Its video content’s authenticity. 9. What do most Gen Z Americans use TikTok as according to the text? A. A booking platform for travel accommodations. B. A platform for sharing travel photos and videos. C. A search engine for travel recommendations. D. A tool for connecting with local tour operators. 10. What is a potential negative consequence of TikTok tourist promotions? A. They may over-commercialize tourism. B. They may overcrowd local infrastructure. C. They may prevent sustainable travel modes. D. They may increase the risk of cultural similarity. 11. What would be the best title for this text? A. How TikTok boosts the economy B. Why TikTok makes responsible travellers C. How TikTok is changing the face of travel D. What TikTok learns from other platforms D Over the past 40 years, neuroscience (神经科学) researchers have begun to build a remarkably accurate picture of what exactly happens in the brain during adolescence (青春期). One area of research has been neuroplasticity — that is, the brain’s ability to reorganise itself by forming new neural connections. During childhood, the brain’s 86 billion neurons create numerous connection patterns. Each time we learn to do something, neural pathways are created that allow us to repeat and improve upon the action. By adulthood, neural pathways that have been used frequently become “fixed”, whereas the less-used or unused pathways disappear. These stronger “fixed” connections enable adults to have more complex thoughts and to carry out regular actions more effectively. However, the disappearance of other less-used connections reduces the brain’s “flexibility”. As a result, adults find it harder to master new skills or remember unfamiliar information. It used to be thought that teenagers’ brains were similar to adults in this respect, but research has revealed that the teenage brain still has tremendous “plasticity” — less than in childhood, but more than adults — and so teenagers are better at learning and memorising things than adults. This means this is a great age to develop new skills such as playing an instrument, learning to drive or speaking a new language. Recent research has even shown that a person’s IQ, which was previously thought to be unchanging, can improve in the teen years! Research has also shown a further difference in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) of teenagers and adults. The PFC is the area of the brain that’s responsible for abstract thinking. Its functions include planning. predicting the results of actions as well as regulation of emotions, and focusing on goals. Unlike in adults, the teenage PFC is still developing, which explains why teenagers can be impulsive (冲动的) and take risks and why they find it hard to concentrate and make good choices. Psychiatrist Dr Daniel Siegel thinks the teenage years are very exciting ones. He believes that learning about how their brains work helps teenagers develop their emotional intelligence and thought processes, allowing them to be the very best person they can be. It seems then, that the teenage years are the ideal time to learn problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 12. What happens to neural pathways as individuals grow from children to adults? A. Some disappear because new connections are formed. B. Some become strengthened through frequent use. C. They increase in number but decrease in strength. D. They remain highly flexible throughout adulthood. 13. What does higher brain plasticity mean to teenagers? A. They have more intelligence than adults. B. They have a remarkable ability to learn. C. They can play an instrument better than adults. D. They have an intense interest in learning. 14. How are teenagers influenced by the PFC? A. They act without much consideration. B. They can memorise things very quickly. C. They experience powerful emotions. D. They adapt to new environments easily. 15. What is Dr Daniel Siegel’s opinion? A. Adolescence is the most difficult period of life. B Teenagers’ brain development is already complete. C. Teenagers should be given more freedom and independence. D. Studying the development of teenagers’ brains benefits them. 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。 Solitude (独处) gets a bad name because it’s often equated with loneliness. Loneliness involves being isolated (孤立的) despite wanting social connections, whereas being alone means taking time for yourself between regular social interactions._____16_____. You can also be alone without having feelings of loneliness. While there are downsides to loneliness, research has found real benefits of doing things alone. Here are several to consider. Improve concentration and memory When you are working in a group, you might use less effort to memorize information. ____17____. Working on things alone can help you focus your attention, which can improve your memory. In one study, researchers found that groups working collaboratively (合作地) to recall information performed worse than individuals recalling things on their own. ____18____ Spending time alone gives you time to focus on your interests. When you are surrounded by others, you might set your own ideas and passions aside to satisfy the needs of your friends and family. Taking time on your own gives you the opportunity to make creative choices and focus your attention without worrying about what other people are thinking. Boost creativity Collaborative brainstorming is often seen as one of the best ways to generate new ideas. ____19____. While group efforts are often about achieving consensus (共识) and fitting in with the crowd, working alone encourages innovation without added social pressure. Make you more sympathetic A certain amount of alone time can help you have greater sympathy for the people around you. However, truly spending time alone isn’t always easy, especially with tech transforming alone time. If you are not able to be completely by yourself, cutting back on digital communication for a brief time might be helpful. ____20____. A. Put your interests first B. Improve your relationships C. You assume that others in the group will fill in the gaps D. A little absence might really make the heart grow fonder E. You can be lonely even when you are in the presence of others F. A study found teens’ emotion interpretation improved after 5 device-free days G. However, research shows individuals solve tough problems equally well when working alone 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。 A few years ago, I ceased making detailed New Year’s resolutions (决心). I settled ____21____ on a “word of the year.” As I began 2024, I ____22____ the word “gift” would shape my new year. I planned to give a gift a day. I wanted to be ____23____ with my giving, so some gifts would take time to prepare and present. Some other gifts I gave, like helping a man read a store label, came naturally. Either way, I always tried to look for a(n) ____24____ to serve. One of my most ____25____ gifts involved letting other customers go ahead of me in line at the grocery store. When I noticed a person standing in line behind me with only a(n) ____26____, I spotted a chance to put another’s____27____ before my own. ____28____ the year, I spoke with my children about my gift-giving, and they ____29____ hearing my stories. Sometimes my boys would ask me, “What was your gift today?” One day at the store, I heard my older son whispering about a man with just two items behind us in line. I looked behind us to_____30_____, and sure enough, a man stood there with only two items. I felt ____31____ as I realized that my boy had joined in on the joy of ____32____. I ____33____ the customer behind us to take our place in line. The few extra minutes of ____34____ time were minutes____35____ invested. Giving was my favorite gift of 2024 because I saw my choice to give became part of my children’s lives. 21. A. indeed B. instead C. again D. also 22. A. tested B. recalled C. feared D. expected 23. A. handy B. associated C. intentional D. familiar 24. A. exposure B. opportunity C. assistance D. inspiration 25. A. repeated B. reported C. simplified D. approved 26 A. list B. reminder C. problem D. item 27. A. instructions B. efforts C. needs D. habits 28. A. Beyond B. Despite C. Except D. Throughout 29. A. missed B. considered C. enjoyed D. imagined 30. A. check B. focus C. escape D. interrupt 31. A. relaxed B. proud C. embarrassed D. nervous 32. A. greeting B. tracking C. shopping D. giving 33. A. signaled to B. agreed with C. referred to D. dealt with 34. A. visit B. story C. wait D. leisure 35. A. frequently B. wisely C. immediately D. extremely 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Forty-two “mini hotels” have been fixed across seven underwater locations in Singapore, as part of a new research effort ____36____ (announce) on Oct 28 that aims to help scientists better understand the different types of marine (海洋的) life here. The structures, which are known ____37____ Autonomous Reef Monitoring Structures (ARMS), are stacks (摞) of plastic plates which copy the structure of a coral reef (珊瑚礁), ____38____ (provide) corners and cracks for sea ____39____ (creature) to find homes in. The units have been fixed to the seafloor at Raffles Lighthouse, Sisters’ Islands Marine Park, St John’s and Kusu islands, Pulau Semakau, and two sites near Pulau Hantu. “The locations have been selected as they represent a ____40____ (diverse) of habitat conditions,” said marine biologist Huang Danwei. For example, the coral reef habitats at Raffles Lighthouse and the marine park ____41____ (be) some of the most diverse in the country, while Pulau Semakau has coral reefs that are ____42____ (relative) more degraded. Of the forty-two ARMS ____43____ have been put in place, half will be left underwater for a year, while ____44____ rest will remain there for two years. After each of those times, researchers will collect the structures _____45_____ take the plates apart in the laboratory to examine the life that will have colonised them during different periods. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，是某国际中学学生。你们班的班主任Mr. Black近期提出了“班干部轮换制度(a rotating class cadre system)”的设想，并征求全班同学的意见。请你给Mr. Black写一封邮件，内容包括：1. 你的观点；2. 说明原因。 注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Dear Mr. Black, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 One weekend, Joe and Bella’s parents were too busy with work to spend time with them. They would be sent to their grandmother’s house for the weekend, and she promised to take them to the beach for some fun. However, plans can often change unexpectedly. When they woke up on Saturday morning, they found it was raining outside. Bella gazed longingly at the world outside, but the downpour showed no signs of stopping. When they arrived at their grandmother’s house, the rain was still pouring, causing her to suggest spending the day indoors. Joe and Bella did a series of indoor activities: watching movies, playing cards, and doing homework. Yet, the rain continued. Bella felt incredibly bored. She hated the weather, and the fact that their beach trip was ruined only added to her frustration. Joe, though engaged in his homework, could sense Bella’s disappointment. He tried to comfort her, but her mood only worsened, leading to her storming out of the room in anger. Shortly afterward, the kitchen filled with the clanging (发出叮当声) of pots and pans. Curious, Joe went to investigate and found Bella stirring something in a large bowl. She had decided to make a special cake for Selby, their grandmother’s dog, who couldn’t go for a walk outside. Joe looked at the odd mixture with some concern. When Bella placed the cake on the floor for Selby, he merely sniffed at (用鼻子嗅……) it and ran away. Bella burst into tears, and their grandmother rushed in to comfort her. However, Bella was too upset to be easily comforted, and she felt her day had gone from bad to worse. Their grandmother watched Bella crying, her heart heavy with mixed feelings. Meanwhile, Joe felt helpless. The atmosphere in the house became unusually tense, with everyone lost in their own emotions. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Suddenly their grandmother had a brilliant idea, suggesting that they all make a cake for Joe and Bella’s parents. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When the cake was finally baked and decorated, they were delighted to find that the rain had stopped. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 听力：1～5ACBAB 6～10CACBA 11～15 CBCAB 16～20 CACAB 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$