Unit1 Looking Forwards【单元测试 · 提升卷】-2024-2025学年高二英语单元速记 · 巧练（外研版2019选择性必修第四册）

Unit 1 Looking Forwards 【单元测试 · 提升卷】 (满分：150分　时间：120分钟) 第一部分　听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分 7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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．Why does John come to Nancy? A．To ask questions. B．To borrow reference books. C．To hand in his essay 2．Where is the man’s envelope now? A．In his room. B．At the post office. C．At the front desk 3．What will Rosie do next? A．Read books. B．Enjoy music C．Go shopping 4．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Strangers. B．Co-workers. C．Driver and passenger. 5．What are the speakers talking about? A．A plan. B．An English course. C．An application. 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．Who does the man buy a gift for? A．His sister. B．His cousin. C．His mother 7．What will the man buy? A．A handbag. B．A handkerchief. C．A watch. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8．What does Alice like best about her new school? A．The teachers. B．The environment. C．The food. 9．What does Alice’s new school look like? A．It is in modern style. B．It is well equipped C．It is newly built. 听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。 10．What encouraged Mr Roberston to go to the Antarctic? A．A training course. B．A program. C．A report. 11．What was the biggest danger according to Mr Roberston? A．Falling into ice holes. B．Losing touch with others. C．Living in extreme temperatures. 12．What caused the funny noise? A．The wind. B．The plane. C．The device. 13．What was a surprise for Mr Roberston and his wife? A．They could leave earlier.B．They got some fresh food.C．Someone lived near them. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14．How does Emily find her first surfing lesson? A．Discouraging B．Unforgettable. C．Exciting. 15．How old is Emily’s brother? A．15. B．22 C．25 16．What does Micheal offer to do? A．Teach Emily to surf. B．Give Emily a surfboard. C．Talk with Emily’s brother. 17．When will the speakers meet? A．On Wednesday. B．On Friday. C．On Saturday. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18．What makes the speaker a frequent visitor to teahouses? A．Their tea. B．Their atmosphere. C．Their service. 19．What has the speaker done in the teahouse? A．Settle an argument. B．Learn Sichuan Opera. C．Talk about business. 20．Why does the speaker think teahouses have powerful social function? A．People can chat for a day there. B．They help people make up faster. C．They attract like-minded people. 第二部分　阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A New Space Missions in 2024ESA’s Hera mission The European Space Agency (ESA) plans to launch its Hera spacecraft in October on a mission to return to an asteroid (小行星) system visited by NASA’s DART spacecraft in 2022. Hera is designed to collect data on the targeted system, called Didymos. The spacecraft is expected to closely examine the physical properties of Didymos and measure detailed effects of DART’s crash.Boeing’s Starliner test flight NASA and Boeing have said they plan to launch the first crewed test flight of the company’s Starliner spacecraft. NASA says it is targeting May 2024 to have Starliner ready for flight. The launch date is to be set later. The spacecraft completed its first unscrewed flight test to the International Space Station (ISS) last May. But Boeing has experienced several technical difficulties with Starliner during the mission and has worked with NASA to fix the problems as it prepares for the planned crewed flight.SpaceX Starship test SpaceX, another NASA’s partner, has been successfully using its rockets and spacecraft to transport astronauts and materials to the ISS since 2020. But the company will be seeking a successful test flight in 2024 for its super-heavy Starship spacecraft. SpaceX experienced two failed Starship tests in 2023 - one in April and the other in November - which resulted in explosions. The April explosion caused major damage to the launch structure in the state of Texas. SpaceX has said it has been examining the issues related to the explosions and plans to carry out another test of Starship as soon as possible. But it will have to wait until the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) completes its investigation of the launchsite damage and approves a new test. 21．What is the main purpose of ESA’s Hera mission? A．To explore a new asteroid system. B．To collect data on the Didymos system. C．To return to the moon for further research. D．To measure the effects of a previous spacecraft crash. 22．What can we learn about Boeing’s Starliner test flight? A．It will be launched in October 2024. B．It has already completed its first crewed flight test. C．NASA has set a specific launch date for the crewed flight. D．Boeing has encountered technical difficulties during its test flights. 23．What happened to SpaceX’s Starship during its tests in 2023? A．It successfully completed two test flights. B．It experienced explosions during both tests. C．The first test was successful, but the second failed. D．The April test caused minor damage to the launch structure. B Over the last decade, the majority of businesses have changed to cashless transactions (交易). This shift to a subscription-based economy has been seen as a win-win for businesses and consumers alike, offering predictable income streams for companies and user convenience. However, it seems that the consumers may not be benefiting as much as we think. At its core, the subscription model is economically advantageous for businesses. It transforms unpredictable purchases into steady income. This predictability is gold for companies, enabling better financial planning, investment, and growth strategies. For startups and established businesses alike, the allure of a subscription model lies in its ability to foster customer loyalty and generate consistent cash flow, elements crucial for survival and expansion in competitive markets. For consumers, recognizing the negative effects of the subscription model requires a deeper understanding of its impact on spending behavior, particularly in the context of digital transactions. This model influences how consumers perceive and engage with their spending. The transition from traditional one-time purchases to a subscription-based approach capitalizes on the less tangible nature of digital payments, which can often lead to increased consumer spending. This problem worsens in the context of subscription services, where consumers typically forget their subscriptions due to automated payments. Subscriptions tend to use the psychological principle of “set it and forget it.” This aspect is particularly beneficial for companies as it reduces churn rates (流失率) and increases customer lifetime value while allowing targeted marketing that further enhances profitability. However, this negatively impacts the consumers and it is easy for companies to raise prices without us fully realizing it. Subscription culture has reshaped consumer behavior and financial habits with a combination of convenience and continuous access. Although these services offer a steady income model for businesses, they pose a risk of unnoticed financial loss, especially for people with budget constraints. The solution lies in users’ carefully managing subscriptions and ensuring that their chosen services provide ongoing value rather than serving as silent financial stress. 24．What does the underlined word “allure” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Principle. B．Precondition. C．Attraction. D．Challenge. 25．What disadvantage of cashless transactions is mentioned? A．The possibility of overspending. B．The damage to individual credit. C．The dependence on online banking. D．The difficulty in withdrawing the payment. 26．What is most likely to be the author’s advice? A．Seek legal help when necessary. B．Manage subscriptions with care. C．Keep track of the businesses closely. D．Cancel automated payment on the phone. 27．What is the author’s attitude toward the subscription-based economy? A．Objective. B．Doubtful. C．Optimistic. D．Critical. C Climate change, pollution and fast-paced life got you down? Wish you could buy a ticket on the Europa Clipper spacecraft? Before you decide to leave Earth behind, consider the life of an astronaut on the International Space Station (ISS). Two NASA astronauts have been living aboard the ISS since their departure from Earth on June 5. Their mission, originally meant to last around a week, will have gone on for over eight months. NASA’s accepted odds for loss of crew during the extended stay, or chances they two won’t make it back to Earth alive, are 1 in 270. Although chances of death on their mission are relatively low, the effects of their long term stay in space will likely have an impact on their bodies. Living in microgravity causes bodily fluids to become more evenly distributed, with up to two extra liters of blood in the upper body, triggering constant feelings of puffiness (浮肿), especially in the head and face. Captain Kelly, a former NASA astronaut, describes the feeling, “It feels a little like standing on your head 24 hours a day.” The way fluids redistribute themselves in space also causes urine (尿液) to float along the sides of the bladder (膀胱), which can prevent astronauts from feeling a need to urinate until their bladders become completely full, leading to an unexpected, spontaneous need to urinate. Discoveries made during NASA’s study found extended time in space also impacts telomeres (端粒). During almost a year in space, Captain Kelly’s telomeres had actually lengthened, which is usually an indicator of lower odds of age-related diseases. However, during the months after returning to Earth, the length of his telomeres was discovered to be critically shorter than his preflight levels. If you are planning a trip to space as your next luxury vacation, prepare to encounter many more serious health consequences in a completely new environment. For astronauts like Captain Kelly, the impact space has on the body is a small price to pay to explore the solar system. For those of us who haven’t been to space yet, health conditions caused by living in microgravity can be a reminder of how comfortable life is here on Earth. 28．What can we know about the two astronauts from Paragraph 2? A．NASA has accepted the fact of losing them. B．They postpone their missions to eight months later. C．Staying in space has potential damage to their physical conditions. D．The longer they stay in space, the lower chances they have of returning alive. 29．How do the bodily fluids affect astronauts living in microgravity? A．They make astronauts’ whole bodies puffy. B．They greatly weaken astronauts’ urges to urinate. C．They accumulate more in the upper body than the lower. D．They cause astronauts to feel like standing 24 hours a day. 30．What can we learn from Captain Kelly? A．He was less likely to suffer age-related diseases. B．He reminded us that living on Earth was comfortable. C．Living in space had no significant impact on his overall health. D．His telomeres lengthened first and then shortened after returning from space. 31．What does the author intend to imply according to this article? A．It is not worth exploring the solar system. B．Travelling in space is an affordable journey. C．It is possible to travel to space as a vacation. D．Exploring the space takes devotion and sacrifice. D If the findings of a bunch of new climatic researches conducted recently are any guide, we are rapidly approaching major climate change and the effects on society as well as the environment could be quite severe. Geographers have made a prediction that within the future eighty years, current world climate zones could shift and chances are that some could completely disappear. Polar regions will get colder while tropical regions will get even hotter, forcing animals to migrate north. Climate changes like these could lead to the spread of diseases. Tropical storms and hurricanes will not only increase in numbers but in intensity as well. If the changes come too quickly, animal and plant species may not be able to adapt fast enough and could face extinction. According to Science Daily, a new study predicts that by the year 2100, many of today’s familiar climates will be replaced by climates unknown in today’s world. It is urgent that we reduce the risks of these far-reaching consequences for the sake of the whole world. The planet earth itself has been showing signs of change, which concerns the scientific community deeply. In 2004, a serious tsunami created by a major earthquake killed thousands in Sumatra and in 2008, thousands died in China because of another severe earthquake. Egypt was hit in 2009 with a major earthquake and Haiti was devastated in 2010 by yet another massive earthquake. Within just the last few months, new reports from around the world have been coming in and most agree that our climate situation is much worse than previously expected. At this point, it doesn’t matter what’s causing it, but rather, what can be done about it. What’s more, our world is getting more and more unstable every year. There has been war and threat of war everywhere. Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and serious. However, astronomical observations have been showing signs that other planets are experiencing global warming as well as our own and some scientists believe there may be some connection behind such mysterious phenomena. Yet no one knows anything for sure at this point because there is simply not enough data. 32．What does the underlined word “devastated” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．shocked. B．destroyed. C．frightened. D．impacted. 33．The examples of several destructive earthquakes are used to support the idea that ______ . A．Earthquakes have caused significant damage to the human society. B．Measures must be taken to prevent future earthquakes from causing damage. C．Some major changes seem to be taking place on the planet earth. D．The probability of more earthquakes happening in the future remains strong. 34．According to the fourth paragraph, how should we react to climate change? A．We should explore the reasons for climate change. B．We should explore possible measures to deal with it. C．We should stop environmental pollution completely. D．We should plan to move to other planets as soon as possible. 35．What can be inferred from the passage? A．Species won’t become extinct as long as climate change happens slowly. B．There’s enough data at hand for us to predict the future of climate change. C．The world is getting more unstable because of large-scale migration. D．The earth is not alone in experiencing major climate changes currently. 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。 How to Study Without Getting Bored Studying is not always the most interesting task within your day, but it is a necessary one. Even though it is required, everyone has gotten bored at one time or another while studying. 36 There are some suggestions you can follow. Mix up your topics. To help you not get bored, you should change up the topics that you are studying. It is unlikely that you only have one subject to study for at a time so mix up what you study every half an hour to an hour or so. For example, study history for 45 minutes, English for 45 minutes, and math for 45 minutes. 37 Take notes as you go. While you are reading a chapter in a textbook, have a notebook out and take down important notes about what you are reading. Not only will it help keep you engaged, you will also be learning more because you process the information as you read it. 38 This will make the task visually appealing to you and help keep you interested in your notes. Avoid electronics. If you have your cell phone or laptop right with you when you study, you are less likely to pay attention to studying and will become bored more easily. 39 If you really need to have your laptop for study materials, avoid going on social media sites, or playing games. 40 One reason why you get bored may be that you have no clear idea of where your study session is going or what you need to accomplish. Plan ahead and have what you want to do in your mind before you begin to study. Lay out what you know you need to get accomplished and how long you need to take to complete it. A clear objective will help you get rid of boredom. A．Plan your end goals. B．Pick colorful highlighters. C．How to keep boredom away? D．You may be accustomed to electronics. E．Leave your phone and laptop somewhere out of sight. F．If you switch it often, you won’t be likely to get bored. G．Different subjects help you maintain your motivation for learning. 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。 When I imagine my future, I see myself as an adult who is confident in my abilities, doing a job I love and living my life 41 . When I grow up, I will be enjoying more 42 brought by the advances in technology, with more time to pursue my 43 and enjoy the company of my family and friends. For these reasons, I look forward to the future as the happiest time of my life. I will feel happy in the future because I will learn more about life and 44 into the best person I can be. I will become more knowledgeable about the world and myself. I will also handle more responsibilities and 45 problems in a more thoughtful manner. 46 new technology, my future life is sure to improve in various ways. Homes will become 47 to the extent that they might be programmed to learn about our needs and 48 our health and activity. I can imagine hearing an AI voice 49 me to buy groceries or do more exercise! There will also be enormous advancements in 50 options. I will be riding in a self-driving car, and other new means of transport may be developed in the future. These 51 in technology are certain to make my future life more comfortable and convenient. The working day will be only four 52 long thanks to robots. Working less time means I can do 53 I enjoy most, such as spending time with family and friends, 54 in fun activities and learning new skills. Thinking this way gives me the 55 to work hard now so that I can have a successful, fulfilling(令人满足的) and enjoyable future life. 41．A．responsibly B．importantly C．differently D．uncomfortably 42．A．interests B．experience C．convenience D．changes 43．A．habits B．hobbies C．ideas D．chances 44．A．form B．develop C．expect D．decide 45．A．notice B．find C．change D．solve 46．A．Turn to B．Devote to C．Thanks to D．Lead to 47．A．smarter B．worthier C．worse D．cuter 48．A．warn B．ignore C．monitor D．understand 49．A．want B．remind C．ask D．order 50．A．learning B．communication C．work D．transport 51．A．benefits B．advances C．promises D．challenges 52．A．hours B．days C．minutes D．weeks 53．A．that B．it C．which D．what 54．A．enhancing B．entertaining C．engaging D．encountering 55．A．inspiration B．motivation C．appreciation D．impression 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。 The origins of the umbrella can be traced back over thousands of years to early human societies. Initially used as sunshades, these early umbrellas 56 (fashion) from materials like silk or paper, and waterproofed with wax (蜡) and lacquer (漆) 57 (offer) rain protection. According to Chinese legend, the first umbrella in ancient China was invented by Lady Yun, the wife of Lu Ban, a renowned craftsman in Chinese history. At the time, people relied on straw hats and capes during rainy days, 58 proved inconvenient for travel. Inspired by 59 sight of people taking shelter under eaves (屋檐), Lady Yun created a folding device made of bamboo and fabric. LuBan later improved this design, making it 60 (practical) for rain and sun protection than before, paving the way 61 the modern umbrella — a proof of the wisdom and 62 (creative) of early Chinese people. Pioneer 63 China may be in the development of umbrellas, similar devices appeared in other ancient civilizations, such as Egypt, Assyria, and Greece, primarily for sun protection. The word “umbrella” 64 (it) originates from the Latin “umbra”, meaning “shade”. Over time, as waterproofing techniques advanced, umbrellas changed from simple sunshades to essential tools for rain protection, 65 (gain) widespread popularity across the globe. 第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66．假定你是李华，中国国际航空航天博览会（China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition）即将举办，现正在招募英语志愿者。请你给组委会写一封申请信，内容包括： 1. 写信目的； 2. 个人优势； 3. 希望获准。 注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 参考词汇：招募recruit Dear Sir/Madam, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节(满分25分) 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。 67．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。 During my high school years, I always found mathematics a difficult subject. Mathematics problems such as numbers and equations seemed like puzzles I could never solve. I often stayed behind after class to ask my math teacher, Mrs Johnson, for help. Despite her reputation for being very strict, she was incredibly dedicated to helping her students make progress. One afternoon, Mrs Johnson suggested I join the school math club. I laughed at the suggestion, thinking it was somewhat absurd. How could I, who barely understood basic algebra, possibly benefit from being in a club filled with math enthusiasts? Yet, she was serious. She believed that being surrounded by others who were passionate about math might activate a similar passion in me, and then improve my performance in the subject. Reluctantly, I attended my first math club meeting. It was intimidating at first, but the club members were welcome, and the activities were surprisingly engaging. We tackled mathematical puzzles, helped each other with homework, and even participated in friendly competitions. Mrs Johnson often stayed late to help us work through particularly tough problems, and she always encouraged us to think critically and creatively. As time progressed, I found myself looking forward to those Wednesday afternoon math club meetings. My understanding of math concepts deepened, and I began to enjoy the challenge of solving complex mathematics problems. My grades started to improve, slowly at first, then more consistently. More importantly, I was losing my fear of math. It was no longer a subject to endure but a challenge to conquer. Mrs Johnson’s faith in me had not only helped my academic skills but had also given me a new confidence in my ability to learn. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Several months later, everyone could see the significant progress I had made, not just in my grades, but in my entire approach to learning mathematics. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ At the end of the school year, during the last meeting of the math club, Mrs Johnson made a special announcement. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$null Unit 1 Looking Forwards 【单元测试 · 提升卷】 (满分：150分　时间：120分钟) 第一部分　听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分 7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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．Why does John come to Nancy? A．To ask questions. B．To borrow reference books. C．To hand in his essay 【答案】A 【原文】M: Have you finished the history essay, Nancy? I have a few questions on it. I can only solve them with reference to others. W: I’ve done it under the guidance of the lecturer. Feel free to ask, John. I’ll tell you everything that I know. 2．Where is the man’s envelope now? A．In his room. B．At the post office. C．At the front desk 【答案】C 【原文】M: Has anyone left a package for me? W: Yes, the postman sent a large envelope to you. I leave it at the front desk. Do you want me to send it up to your room? M: I’ll come down for it, thanks. 3．What will Rosie do next? A．Read books. B．Enjoy music C．Go shopping 【答案】B 【原文】W: I’ve returned the books borrowed from the library and done the shopping. Is there anything special to do today? M: How about going to the concert with me, Rosie? I’ve got two tickets. W: That’s wonderful! 4．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Strangers. B．Co-workers. C．Driver and passenger. 【答案】A 【原文】M: Do you want to share a taxi into town? W: Oh, sure. By the way, are you here on vacation? M: No, on business. I work in a computer firm W: What a coincidence! I used to work in a computer firm too. 5．What are the speakers talking about? A．A plan. B．An English course. C．An application. 【答案】C 【原文】W: Have you used Hitalk? M: Yeah. I downloaded it last week. It’s really easy to learn English with it. W: Yes. This app begins by using text, pictures, and videos and helps users make a detailed learning plan. 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．Who does the man buy a gift for? A．His sister. B．His cousin. C．His mother 7．What will the man buy? A．A handbag. B．A handkerchief. C．A watch. 【答案】6．A 7．B 【原文】W: May I help you, sir? M: Yes, please. I’d like to pick a present for my younger sister. She’s going to work in China. W: By air? M: Yes. So my gift should be quite light. What do you suggest? W: How about this handbag? It’s made of fine leather. M: My cousin has already given her one. And she also got a new watch from my mother. I’d like to give her something unusual. W: How about this one? It’s pretty and practical. M: Oh, a silk handkerchief. That’s a great idea. I’ll take it. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8．What does Alice like best about her new school? A．The teachers. B．The environment. C．The food. 9．What does Alice’s new school look like? A．It is in modern style. B．It is well equipped C．It is newly built. 【答案】8．C 9．B 【原文】M: So Alice, are you happy at your new school? W: Yeah, of course. Its environment is nice. People there are friendly and I’ve made a lot of new friends. Oh, the best aspect is the food, which is so delicious. M: That’s wonderful. How about your study? W: I’m learning several new subjects this year. They’re tough, but luckily, we’ve got lovely teachers and they’re expert at their subject. M: Sounds good. It seems that you really love the new school. W: Yeah. And it’s large, with a sports field, a modern library and all kinds of new equipment. There is nowhere like that at my old school. 听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。 10．What encouraged Mr Roberston to go to the Antarctic? A．A training course. B．A program. C．A report. 11．What was the biggest danger according to Mr Roberston? A．Falling into ice holes. B．Losing touch with others. C．Living in extreme temperatures. 12．What caused the funny noise? A．The wind. B．The plane. C．The device. 13．What was a surprise for Mr Roberston and his wife? A．They could leave earlier.B．They got some fresh food.C．Someone lived near them. 【答案】10．C 11．A 12．B 13．B 【原文】W: Good evening, Mr Roberston. Welcome to our program. You and your wife spent the whole of last year in the Antarctic. What gave you the idea of doing such a thing? M: I saw an article in a newspaper about someone who had been there. Both of us got interested. W: Didn’t you feel worried and lonely? M: A little, but before we went there we had attended a training course. It was tough but taught us about surviving in sub-zero conditions. The greatest danger we faced was accidentally falling into holes in ice. W: Could you get in touch with the outside world there? M: There was satellite communication device. W: So, didn’t you see anyone else for a whole year? Were there any unusual experiences, Mr Roberston? M: Well, one day when we were having the canned food, there was funny noise. My wife thought it was the wind but it was getting closer. Suddenly the room was flooded with light through the window. I opened the door and found a box in the snow. I looked up and saw a plane flying away. They were passing nearby and someone told them that we were there. They dropped a box with some fresh fruit and vegetables. W: It was a lovely surprise. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14．How does Emily find her first surfing lesson? A．Discouraging B．Unforgettable. C．Exciting. 15．How old is Emily’s brother? A．15. B．22 C．25 16．What does Micheal offer to do? A．Teach Emily to surf. B．Give Emily a surfboard. C．Talk with Emily’s brother. 17．When will the speakers meet? A．On Wednesday. B．On Friday. C．On Saturday. 【答案】14．A 15．C 16．A 17．C 【原文】M: Hi, Emily! How was your first surfing lesson on Wednesday? W: You should have been there, Micheal. It was unbelievable. I couldn’t even stand up on the surfboard. M: Well, who taught you? W: My brother offered to teach me. M: That’s good. He must be a good coach. W: Not really. He started surfing at 15 and got a professional certificate at 22. Now he has been doing that for ten years. I’d have thought he would be good at teaching others to surf, but I was totally wrong! My brother may be an excellent surfer, but he is impatient and doesn’t master suitable teaching methods. So he is not cut out to be a surfing instructor. M: Well, why don’t you call me to go with you next time? I’d be willing to give it a shot. I know a thing or two about surfing. W: Thanks, but as far as I’m concerned, I don’t think I will pick up the surfboard again. Surfing is just too hard for me. M: Come on, Emily. Try again. I’m free these two days. W: OK, but I just had a terrible experience the day before yesterday. Let’s do that tomorrow. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18．What makes the speaker a frequent visitor to teahouses? A．Their tea. B．Their atmosphere. C．Their service. 19．What has the speaker done in the teahouse? A．Settle an argument. B．Learn Sichuan Opera. C．Talk about business. 20．Why does the speaker think teahouses have powerful social function? A．People can chat for a day there. B．They help people make up faster. C．They attract like-minded people. 【答案】18．B 19．C 20．A 【原文】There is a saying, “China has the best teahouses in the world and Chengdu has the best teahouses in China.” After I came to Chengdu, I often go to the teahouse, because the atmosphere is completely different from that in the coffee shops in my country. Every time I enter the teahouse. the waiters or waitresses will greet me with a smile on their faces and with teapots and cups in their hands. People who go there are not all thirsty, because teahouses are also good places for business talk. I’ve invited my business partner to meet there. People have parties there at times. They eat fruit and sunflower seeds while chatting. Some teahouses even have stages for performances, such as storytelling, cross talk and Sichuan Opera, which hold people’s attention. Besides, like-minded people pay a little money and then can sit there all day long to chat with each other. Sometimes when a group of people have an argument, a peacekeeper will bring them to the teahouse. It’s interesting that as soon as the angry people sit down to drink tea, they almost calm down. With the help of the peacekeeper, their problems can be easily settled. The person who is wrong will pay for the tea and then they make it up. This convinces me that teahouses have some powerful social function. 第二部分　阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A New Space Missions in 2024ESA’s Hera mission The European Space Agency (ESA) plans to launch its Hera spacecraft in October on a mission to return to an asteroid (小行星) system visited by NASA’s DART spacecraft in 2022. Hera is designed to collect data on the targeted system, called Didymos. The spacecraft is expected to closely examine the physical properties of Didymos and measure detailed effects of DART’s crash.Boeing’s Starliner test flight NASA and Boeing have said they plan to launch the first crewed test flight of the company’s Starliner spacecraft. NASA says it is targeting May 2024 to have Starliner ready for flight. The launch date is to be set later. The spacecraft completed its first unscrewed flight test to the International Space Station (ISS) last May. But Boeing has experienced several technical difficulties with Starliner during the mission and has worked with NASA to fix the problems as it prepares for the planned crewed flight.SpaceX Starship test SpaceX, another NASA’s partner, has been successfully using its rockets and spacecraft to transport astronauts and materials to the ISS since 2020. But the company will be seeking a successful test flight in 2024 for its super-heavy Starship spacecraft. SpaceX experienced two failed Starship tests in 2023 - one in April and the other in November - which resulted in explosions. The April explosion caused major damage to the launch structure in the state of Texas. SpaceX has said it has been examining the issues related to the explosions and plans to carry out another test of Starship as soon as possible. But it will have to wait until the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) completes its investigation of the launchsite damage and approves a new test. 21．What is the main purpose of ESA’s Hera mission? A．To explore a new asteroid system. B．To collect data on the Didymos system. C．To return to the moon for further research. D．To measure the effects of a previous spacecraft crash. 22．What can we learn about Boeing’s Starliner test flight? A．It will be launched in October 2024. B．It has already completed its first crewed flight test. C．NASA has set a specific launch date for the crewed flight. D．Boeing has encountered technical difficulties during its test flights. 23．What happened to SpaceX’s Starship during its tests in 2023? A．It successfully completed two test flights. B．It experienced explosions during both tests. C．The first test was successful, but the second failed. D．The April test caused minor damage to the launch structure. 【答案】21．B 22．D 23．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了2024年的三项太空探索任务。 21．推理判断题。根据ESA’s Hera mission部分“The European Space Agency (ESA) plans to launch its Hera spacecraft in October on a mission to return to an asteroid (小行星) system visited by NASA’s DART spacecraft in 2022. Hera is designed to collect data on the targeted system, called Didymos. (欧洲航天局（ESA）计划于10月发射其赫拉航天器，执行2022年返回美国宇航局DART航天器访问的小行星系统的任务。Hera旨在收集目标系统Didymos的数据。)”可知，欧洲航天局的Hera任务的主要目的是收集Didymos系统的数据。故选B。 22．细节理解题。根据Boeing’s Starliner test flight部分第二段“But Boeing has experienced several technical difficulties with Starliner during the mission and has worked with NASA to fix the problems as it prepares for the planned crewed flight. (但波音公司在执行任务期间遇到了Starliner的几个技术困难，并与美国国家航空航天局合作解决了这些问题，为计划中的载人飞行做准备。)”可知，波音公司在试飞过程中遇到了技术困难。故选D。 23．细节理解题。根据SpaceX Starship test部分第二段“SpaceX experienced two failed Starship tests in 2023 - one in April and the other in November - which resulted in explosions. (SpaceX在2023年经历了两次失败的星际飞船测试，一次是在4月，另一次是11月，导致爆炸。)”可知，2023年SpaceX的星际飞船在两次测试中都发生了爆炸。故选B。 B Over the last decade, the majority of businesses have changed to cashless transactions (交易). This shift to a subscription-based economy has been seen as a win-win for businesses and consumers alike, offering predictable income streams for companies and user convenience. However, it seems that the consumers may not be benefiting as much as we think. At its core, the subscription model is economically advantageous for businesses. It transforms unpredictable purchases into steady income. This predictability is gold for companies, enabling better financial planning, investment, and growth strategies. For startups and established businesses alike, the allure of a subscription model lies in its ability to foster customer loyalty and generate consistent cash flow, elements crucial for survival and expansion in competitive markets. For consumers, recognizing the negative effects of the subscription model requires a deeper understanding of its impact on spending behavior, particularly in the context of digital transactions. This model influences how consumers perceive and engage with their spending. The transition from traditional one-time purchases to a subscription-based approach capitalizes on the less tangible nature of digital payments, which can often lead to increased consumer spending. This problem worsens in the context of subscription services, where consumers typically forget their subscriptions due to automated payments. Subscriptions tend to use the psychological principle of “set it and forget it.” This aspect is particularly beneficial for companies as it reduces churn rates (流失率) and increases customer lifetime value while allowing targeted marketing that further enhances profitability. However, this negatively impacts the consumers and it is easy for companies to raise prices without us fully realizing it. Subscription culture has reshaped consumer behavior and financial habits with a combination of convenience and continuous access. Although these services offer a steady income model for businesses, they pose a risk of unnoticed financial loss, especially for people with budget constraints. The solution lies in users’ carefully managing subscriptions and ensuring that their chosen services provide ongoing value rather than serving as silent financial stress. 24．What does the underlined word “allure” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Principle. B．Precondition. C．Attraction. D．Challenge. 25．What disadvantage of cashless transactions is mentioned? A．The possibility of overspending. B．The damage to individual credit. C．The dependence on online banking. D．The difficulty in withdrawing the payment. 26．What is most likely to be the author’s advice? A．Seek legal help when necessary. B．Manage subscriptions with care. C．Keep track of the businesses closely. D．Cancel automated payment on the phone. 27．What is the author’s attitude toward the subscription-based economy? A．Objective. B．Doubtful. C．Optimistic. D．Critical. 【答案】24．C 25．A 26．B 27．A 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了无现金交易和订阅制经济对企业和消费者的影响，指出虽然这种模式对企业有诸多好处，但消费者可能并未如我们所想的那样受益，甚至可能面临过度消费的风险。 24．词句猜测题。根据第二段中“It transforms unpredictable purchases into steady income. This predictability is gold for companies, enabling better financial planning, investment, and growth strategies.(它将不可预测的购买转化为稳定的收入。这种可预测性对公司来说是金子，可以使公司更好地进行财务规划、投资和增长战略)”和划线词所在句“for startups and established businesses alike, the allure of a subscription model lies in its ability to foster customer loyalty and generate consistent cash flow, elements crucial for survival and expansion in competitive markets.(对于初创企业和成熟企业来说，订阅模式的allure在于它能够培养客户忠诚度并产生稳定的现金流，这是在竞争激烈的市场中生存和扩张的关键因素)”可知，订阅模式对公司有很多好处，所以对公司很有“吸引力”。由此可推知，划线词allure意为“吸引力”，与Attraction同义。故选C项。 25．细节理解题。根据第三段中“This model influences how consumers perceive and engage with their spending. The transition from traditional one-time purchases to a subscription-based approach capitalizes on the less tangible nature of digital payments, which can often lead to increased consumer spending.(这种模式影响了消费者对消费的理解和参与方式。从传统的一次性购买过渡到基于订阅的方式，利用了数字支付较不具体的特性，这往往会导致消费者支出增加)”可知，无现金交易的缺点是可能导致过度消费。故选A项。 26．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“The solution lies in users’ carefully managing subscriptions and ensuring that their chosen services provide ongoing value rather than serving as silent financial stress.(解决方案在于用户要仔细管理订阅，并确保他们选择的服务能提供持续的价值，而不是成为无声的财务压力)”可知，作者最有可能给出的建议是谨慎管理订阅。故选B项。 27．推理判断题。通读全文，结合第一段中“Over the last decade, the majority of businesses have changed to cashless transactions (交易). This shift to a subscription-based economy has been seen as a win-win for businesses and consumers alike, offering predictable income streams for companies and user convenience. However, it seems that the consumers may not be benefiting as much as we think.(在过去的十年里，大多数企业已经转变为无现金交易。这种向订阅制经济的转变被视为对企业和消费者都有利的双赢，为公司提供可预测的收入流，并为用户提供便利。然而，消费者似乎并没有像我们想象的那样受益良多)”可知，作者客观地分析了订阅制经济对企业和消费者的影响，既指出了其对企业的好处，也指出了消费者可能面临的问题，由此可推知，作者对订阅制经济持客观态度。故选A项。 C Climate change, pollution and fast-paced life got you down? Wish you could buy a ticket on the Europa Clipper spacecraft? Before you decide to leave Earth behind, consider the life of an astronaut on the International Space Station (ISS). Two NASA astronauts have been living aboard the ISS since their departure from Earth on June 5. Their mission, originally meant to last around a week, will have gone on for over eight months. NASA’s accepted odds for loss of crew during the extended stay, or chances they two won’t make it back to Earth alive, are 1 in 270. Although chances of death on their mission are relatively low, the effects of their long term stay in space will likely have an impact on their bodies. Living in microgravity causes bodily fluids to become more evenly distributed, with up to two extra liters of blood in the upper body, triggering constant feelings of puffiness (浮肿), especially in the head and face. Captain Kelly, a former NASA astronaut, describes the feeling, “It feels a little like standing on your head 24 hours a day.” The way fluids redistribute themselves in space also causes urine (尿液) to float along the sides of the bladder (膀胱), which can prevent astronauts from feeling a need to urinate until their bladders become completely full, leading to an unexpected, spontaneous need to urinate. Discoveries made during NASA’s study found extended time in space also impacts telomeres (端粒). During almost a year in space, Captain Kelly’s telomeres had actually lengthened, which is usually an indicator of lower odds of age-related diseases. However, during the months after returning to Earth, the length of his telomeres was discovered to be critically shorter than his preflight levels. If you are planning a trip to space as your next luxury vacation, prepare to encounter many more serious health consequences in a completely new environment. For astronauts like Captain Kelly, the impact space has on the body is a small price to pay to explore the solar system. For those of us who haven’t been to space yet, health conditions caused by living in microgravity can be a reminder of how comfortable life is here on Earth. 28．What can we know about the two astronauts from Paragraph 2? A．NASA has accepted the fact of losing them. B．They postpone their missions to eight months later. C．Staying in space has potential damage to their physical conditions. D．The longer they stay in space, the lower chances they have of returning alive. 29．How do the bodily fluids affect astronauts living in microgravity? A．They make astronauts’ whole bodies puffy. B．They greatly weaken astronauts’ urges to urinate. C．They accumulate more in the upper body than the lower. D．They cause astronauts to feel like standing 24 hours a day. 30．What can we learn from Captain Kelly? A．He was less likely to suffer age-related diseases. B．He reminded us that living on Earth was comfortable. C．Living in space had no significant impact on his overall health. D．His telomeres lengthened first and then shortened after returning from space. 31．What does the author intend to imply according to this article? A．It is not worth exploring the solar system. B．Travelling in space is an affordable journey. C．It is possible to travel to space as a vacation. D．Exploring the space takes devotion and sacrifice. 【答案】28．C 29．B 30．D 31．D 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍微重力环境对于宇航员的身体的影响。 28．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Although chances of death on their mission are relatively low, the effects of their long term stay in space will likely have an impact on their bodies. (虽然他们在执行任务时死亡的几率相对较低，但他们在太空长期停留的影响可能会对他们的身体产生影响。)”可知，长时间留在太空有可能对宇航员的身体状况有潜在的损害。故选C项。 29．细节理解题。根据第三段中“The way fluids redistribute themselves in space also causes urine (尿液) to float along the sides of the bladder (膀胱), which can prevent astronauts from feeling a need to urinate until their bladders become completely full, leading to an unexpected, spontaneous need to urinate. (液体在太空中重新分配自己的方式也会导致尿液漂浮在膀胱两侧，这可能会使宇航员在膀胱完全充满之前感觉不到小便的需要，从而导致意外的、自发的小便需要。)”可知，体液会削弱生活在微重力环境中的宇航员的尿意。故选B项。 30．细节理解题。根据第四段中“During almost a year in space, Captain Kelly’s telomeres had actually lengthened, which is usually an indicator of lower odds of age-related diseases. However, during the months after returning to Earth, the length of his telomeres was discovered to be critically shorter than his preflight levels. (在近一年的太空生活中，Captain Kelly的端粒实际上变长了，这通常是患与年龄有关疾病的几率较低的一个指标。然而，在返回地球后的几个月里，他的端粒长度被发现比他飞行前的水平短得多。)”可知，从太空回来后，Captain Kelly的端粒先是变长，然后又变短。故选D项。 31．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“If you are planning a trip to space as your next luxury vacation, prepare to encounter many more serious health consequences in a completely new environment. For astronauts like Captain Kelly, the impact space has on the body is a small price to pay to explore the solar system. For those of us who haven’t been to space yet, health conditions caused by living in microgravity can be a reminder of how comfortable life is here on Earth.(如果你打算去太空旅行作为你的下一个豪华假期，准备在一个全新的环境中遇到更多严重的健康后果。对于像Captain Kelly这样的宇航员来说，太空对身体的影响是探索太阳系的一个小代价。对于我们这些还没有去过太空的人来说，生活在微重力下引起的健康问题可以提醒我们地球上的生活是多么舒适。)”可知，作者想暗示探索太空需要奉献和牺牲。故选D项。 D If the findings of a bunch of new climatic researches conducted recently are any guide, we are rapidly approaching major climate change and the effects on society as well as the environment could be quite severe. Geographers have made a prediction that within the future eighty years, current world climate zones could shift and chances are that some could completely disappear. Polar regions will get colder while tropical regions will get even hotter, forcing animals to migrate north. Climate changes like these could lead to the spread of diseases. Tropical storms and hurricanes will not only increase in numbers but in intensity as well. If the changes come too quickly, animal and plant species may not be able to adapt fast enough and could face extinction. According to Science Daily, a new study predicts that by the year 2100, many of today’s familiar climates will be replaced by climates unknown in today’s world. It is urgent that we reduce the risks of these far-reaching consequences for the sake of the whole world. The planet earth itself has been showing signs of change, which concerns the scientific community deeply. In 2004, a serious tsunami created by a major earthquake killed thousands in Sumatra and in 2008, thousands died in China because of another severe earthquake. Egypt was hit in 2009 with a major earthquake and Haiti was devastated in 2010 by yet another massive earthquake. Within just the last few months, new reports from around the world have been coming in and most agree that our climate situation is much worse than previously expected. At this point, it doesn’t matter what’s causing it, but rather, what can be done about it. What’s more, our world is getting more and more unstable every year. There has been war and threat of war everywhere. Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and serious. However, astronomical observations have been showing signs that other planets are experiencing global warming as well as our own and some scientists believe there may be some connection behind such mysterious phenomena. Yet no one knows anything for sure at this point because there is simply not enough data. 32．What does the underlined word “devastated” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．shocked. B．destroyed. C．frightened. D．impacted. 33．The examples of several destructive earthquakes are used to support the idea that ______ . A．Earthquakes have caused significant damage to the human society. B．Measures must be taken to prevent future earthquakes from causing damage. C．Some major changes seem to be taking place on the planet earth. D．The probability of more earthquakes happening in the future remains strong. 34．According to the fourth paragraph, how should we react to climate change? A．We should explore the reasons for climate change. B．We should explore possible measures to deal with it. C．We should stop environmental pollution completely. D．We should plan to move to other planets as soon as possible. 35．What can be inferred from the passage? A．Species won’t become extinct as long as climate change happens slowly. B．There’s enough data at hand for us to predict the future of climate change. C．The world is getting more unstable because of large-scale migration. D．The earth is not alone in experiencing major climate changes currently. 【答案】32．B 33．C 34．B 35．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文主要讲述了气候变化对地球及社会环境的严重影响。 32．词义猜测题。根据文章第三段划线词前面的内容“ In 2004, a serious tsunami created by a major earthquake killed thousands in Sumatra and in 2008, thousands died in China because of another severe earthquake.(2004年，一场大地震引发的严重海啸在苏门答腊岛造成数千人死亡，2008年，中国又发生了一场强烈地震，造成数千人死亡)”推知，划线词所在部分是指海地在地震中受到了严重的破坏。故划线词意为“摧毁，破坏”。与选项B“destroyed(破坏)”为同义词。故选B。 33．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“The planet earth itself has been showing signs of change, which concerns the scientific community deeply.(地球本身已经显示出变化的迹象，这引起了科学界的深切关注)”可知，作者举出几个破坏性地震的例子是为了支持地球正在发生重大变化的观点。故选C。 34．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Within just the last few months, new reports from around the world have been coming in and most agree that our climate situation is much worse than previously expected. At this point, it doesn’t matter what’s causing it, but rather, what can be done about it.(在过去的几个月里，世界各地不断传来新的报告，大多数报告都认为我们的气候状况比先前预料的要糟糕得多。在这个时候，是什么原因造成的并不重要，重要的是我们能做些什么)”可知，对于气候变化，我们应该探索可能的应对措施，而不是纠结其原因。故选B。 35．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“However, astronomical observations have been showing signs that other planets are experiencing global warming as well as our own and some scientists believe there may be some connection behind such mysterious phenomena.(然而，天文观测已经显示出其他星球也在经历全球变暖的迹象，就像我们自己的地球一样，一些科学家认为这些神秘现象背后可能存在着某种联系)”可知，地球并非唯一正在经历重大气候变化的星球，其他星球也在经历类似的变化。故选D。 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。 How to Study Without Getting Bored Studying is not always the most interesting task within your day, but it is a necessary one. Even though it is required, everyone has gotten bored at one time or another while studying. 36 There are some suggestions you can follow. Mix up your topics. To help you not get bored, you should change up the topics that you are studying. It is unlikely that you only have one subject to study for at a time so mix up what you study every half an hour to an hour or so. For example, study history for 45 minutes, English for 45 minutes, and math for 45 minutes. 37 Take notes as you go. While you are reading a chapter in a textbook, have a notebook out and take down important notes about what you are reading. Not only will it help keep you engaged, you will also be learning more because you process the information as you read it. 38 This will make the task visually appealing to you and help keep you interested in your notes. Avoid electronics. If you have your cell phone or laptop right with you when you study, you are less likely to pay attention to studying and will become bored more easily. 39 If you really need to have your laptop for study materials, avoid going on social media sites, or playing games. 40 One reason why you get bored may be that you have no clear idea of where your study session is going or what you need to accomplish. Plan ahead and have what you want to do in your mind before you begin to study. Lay out what you know you need to get accomplished and how long you need to take to complete it. A clear objective will help you get rid of boredom. A．Plan your end goals. B．Pick colorful highlighters. C．How to keep boredom away? D．You may be accustomed to electronics. E．Leave your phone and laptop somewhere out of sight. F．If you switch it often, you won’t be likely to get bored. G．Different subjects help you maintain your motivation for learning. 【答案】36．C 37．F 38．B 39．E 40．A 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些如何学习而不感到无聊的建议。 36．由标题“How to Study Without Getting Bored (如何学习而不感到无聊)”，上文“Even though it is required, everyone has gotten bored at one time or another while studying. (尽管这是必需的，但每个人在学习时都会时不时地感到无聊)”，下文“There are some suggestions you can follow. (您可以遵循一些建议)”和各段首句“Mix up your topics. (把你的科目打乱)”，“Take notes as you go. (边阅读边记笔记)”及“Avoid electronics. (避免电子产品)”可知，本文主讲一些如何学习而不感到无聊的建议，此处应引出整篇的主题是避免学习时感到无聊，C选项“如何避免无聊？”切合语境。故选C项。 37．由上文“It is unlikely that you only have one subject to study for at a time so mix up what you study every half an hour to an hour or so. For example, study history for 45 minutes, English for 45 minutes, and math for 45 minutes. (你不太可能一次只学习一门学科，所以把你每半小时到一个小时左右学习的内容弄混。例如，学习历史45分钟，英语45分钟，数学45分钟)”可知，下文通过举例表明改变学习科目有助于避免无聊，F选项“如果你经常换科目，你就不太可能感到无聊。”切合语境，选项中it指代上文subject。故选F项。 38．由本段首句“Take notes as you go. (边阅读边记笔记)”可知本段中心为避免学习时感到无聊的建议二：边走边记笔记，强调记笔记这个行为，结合下文“This will make the task visually appealing to you and help keep you interested in your notes. (这将使任务在视觉上吸引你，并帮助你对笔记保持兴趣)”讲有东西让记笔记在视觉上有吸引力并让你保持记笔记的兴趣，可得出该空内容与“让笔记更有吸引力”有关，B选项“挑选彩色荧光笔。”切合语境。故选B项。 39．由标题“Avoid electronics. (避免电子产品)”可知本段中心为避免学习时感到无聊的建议三：避免电子产品，结合上文“If you have your cell phone or laptop right with you when you study, you are less likely to pay attention to studying and will become bored more easily. (如果你在学习时随身携带手机或笔记本电脑，你就不太可能专心学习，也更容易感到无聊)”指出不避免电子设备干扰的后果，可得出该空内容与远离电子设备相关，E选项“把你的手机和笔记本电脑放在看不见的地方。”切合语境。故选E项。 40．该空选取主题句，需总结下文。由下文“One reason why you get bored may be that you have no clear idea of where your study session is going or what you need to accomplish. Plan ahead and have what you want to do in your mind before you begin to study. Lay out what you know you need to get accomplished and how long you need to take to complete it. A clear objective will help you get rid of boredom. (你感到无聊的一个原因可能是你不清楚你的学习课程的目标，或者你需要完成什么。在开始学习之前，提前计划好你想做什么。列出你知道你需要完成的事情以及完成它需要多长时间。一个明确的目标将帮助你摆脱无聊)”可知，下文建议计划好学习目标，有助于消除无聊，A选项“计划好你的最终目标。”切合语境。故选A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。 When I imagine my future, I see myself as an adult who is confident in my abilities, doing a job I love and living my life 41 . When I grow up, I will be enjoying more 42 brought by the advances in technology, with more time to pursue my 43 and enjoy the company of my family and friends. For these reasons, I look forward to the future as the happiest time of my life. I will feel happy in the future because I will learn more about life and 44 into the best person I can be. I will become more knowledgeable about the world and myself. I will also handle more responsibilities and 45 problems in a more thoughtful manner. 46 new technology, my future life is sure to improve in various ways. Homes will become 47 to the extent that they might be programmed to learn about our needs and 48 our health and activity. I can imagine hearing an AI voice 49 me to buy groceries or do more exercise! There will also be enormous advancements in 50 options. I will be riding in a self-driving car, and other new means of transport may be developed in the future. These 51 in technology are certain to make my future life more comfortable and convenient. The working day will be only four 52 long thanks to robots. Working less time means I can do 53 I enjoy most, such as spending time with family and friends, 54 in fun activities and learning new skills. Thinking this way gives me the 55 to work hard now so that I can have a successful, fulfilling(令人满足的) and enjoyable future life. 41．A．responsibly B．importantly C．differently D．uncomfortably 42．A．interests B．experience C．convenience D．changes 43．A．habits B．hobbies C．ideas D．chances 44．A．form B．develop C．expect D．decide 45．A．notice B．find C．change D．solve 46．A．Turn to B．Devote to C．Thanks to D．Lead to 47．A．smarter B．worthier C．worse D．cuter 48．A．warn B．ignore C．monitor D．understand 49．A．want B．remind C．ask D．order 50．A．learning B．communication C．work D．transport 51．A．benefits B．advances C．promises D．challenges 52．A．hours B．days C．minutes D．weeks 53．A．that B．it C．which D．what 54．A．enhancing B．entertaining C．engaging D．encountering 55．A．inspiration B．motivation C．appreciation D．impression 【答案】41．A 42．C 43．B 44．B 45．D 46．C 47．A 48．C 49．B 50．D 51．B 52．A 53．D 54．C 55．B 【导语】这是一篇说明文，作者憧憬了自己未来的幸福生活。 41．考查副词词义辨析。句意：当我想象我的未来时，我看到自己是一个对自己的能力充满信心的成年人，做着我喜欢的工作，负责任地过着我的生活。A. responsibly负责任地；B. importantly重要地；C. differently不同地；D. uncomfortably不舒服地。根据上文“I see myself as an adult who is confident in my abilities, doing a job I love”可知，作者将负责任地过着自己的生活。故选A项。 42．考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我长大后，我将享受科技进步带来的更多便利，有更多的时间去追求我的爱好，享受家人和朋友的陪伴。A. interests兴趣；B. experience 经历；C. convenience方便；D. changes改变。根据下文“convenient”可知，科技带来的是便利。故选C项。 43．考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我长大后，我将享受科技进步带来的更多便利，有更多的时间去追求我的爱好，享受家人和朋友的陪伴。A. habits习惯；B. hobbies爱好；C. ideas观点； D. chances机会。根据下文“enjoy the company of my family and friends.”可知，有更多的时间去追求自己的爱好。故选B项。 44．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我会在未来感到快乐，因为关于生活我会学的更多并且发展成为最好的人。A. form形成；B. develop发展；C. expect期望； D. decide决定。根据上文“because I will learn more about life”可知，将来的作者会发展成为最好的人。故选B项。 45．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我也会承担更多的责任，以更周到的方式解决问题。 A. notice注意；B. find发现；C. change改变； D. solve解决。根据下文“in a more thoughtful manner.”可知，以更周到的方式解决问题。故选D项。 46．考查固定短语词义辨析。句意：多亏了新技术，我未来的生活肯定会以各种方式得到改善。A. Turn to转向；B. Devote to致力于；C. Thanks to多亏；D. Lead to导致。根据下文“my future life is sure to improve in various ways”可知，多亏技术的进步。故选C项。 47．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：家居将变得更加智能，它们可以通过编程来了解我们的需求，监控我们的健康和活动。A. smarter更聪明的、更智能的；B. worthier更值得的；C. worse糟糕的；D. cuter更可爱的。根据下文“they might be programmed to learn about our needs and  ____8____  our health and activity.”可知，家居将变得更加智能。故选A项。 48．考查动词词义辨析。句意：家居将变得更加智能，它们可以通过编程来了解我们的需求，监控我们的健康和活动。A. warn警告；B. ignore忽略；C. monitor监测； D. understand理解。根据上文“Homes will become  ____7____  to the extent”可知，家居将变得更加智能，监控我们的健康和活动，故选C项。 49．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我可以想象听到一个人工智能的声音提醒我买杂货或多做运动！A. want想要；B. remind提醒；C. ask问；D. order命令。根据上文“an AI voice”可知，工智能的声音提醒我买杂货或多做运动。故选B项。 50．考查名词词义辨析。句意：在交通选择方面也会有巨大的进步。A. learning学习；B. communication交流；C. work工作；D. transport 运输，运送。根据下文“transport”可知，指的是在交通方面。故选D项。 51．考查名词词义辨析。句意：这些技术的进步一定会使我未来的生活更加舒适和方便。 A. benefits益处；B. advances进步；C. promises承诺；D. challenges挑战。根据上文“by the advances”可知，指技术进步。故选B项。 52．考查名词词义辨析。句意：由于有了机器人，每天的工作时间将只有4个小时。A. hours小时；B. days天；C. minutes分钟； D. weeks周。根据上文“The working day”以及下文“thanks to robots.”可知，每天的工作时间将只有4个小时。故选A项。 53．考查连接词词义辨析。句意：工作更少的时间意味着我可以做我最喜欢的事情，比如花时间和家人朋友在一起，参加有趣的活动，学习新技能。do后接宾语从句，从句缺少宾语，指事物，用what。故选D项。 54．考查动词词义辨析。句意：工作更少的时间意味着我可以做我最喜欢的事情，比如花时间和家人朋友在一起，参加有趣的活动，学习新技能。A. enhancing提高；B. entertaining娱乐；C. engaging参与；D. encountering偶遇。根据下文“fun activities”可知，指参加有趣的活动。故选C项。 55．考查名词词义辨析。句意：这样的想法给了我现在努力学习的动力，这样我就能有一个成功的、充实的和愉快的未来生活。A. inspiration灵感；B. motivation动机，动力；C. appreciation感激；D. impression印象。根据上文“Thinking this way”可知，这样的想法给了作者现在努力学习的动力。故选B项。 第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The origins of the umbrella can be traced back over thousands of years to early human societies. Initially used as sunshades, these early umbrellas 56 (fashion) from materials like silk or paper, and waterproofed with wax (蜡) and lacquer (漆) 57 (offer) rain protection. According to Chinese legend, the first umbrella in ancient China was invented by Lady Yun, the wife of Lu Ban, a renowned craftsman in Chinese history. At the time, people relied on straw hats and capes during rainy days, 58 proved inconvenient for travel. Inspired by 59 sight of people taking shelter under eaves (屋檐), Lady Yun created a folding device made of bamboo and fabric. LuBan later improved this design, making it 60 (practical) for rain and sun protection than before, paving the way 61 the modern umbrella — a proof of the wisdom and 62 (creative) of early Chinese people. Pioneer 63 China may be in the development of umbrellas, similar devices appeared in other ancient civilizations, such as Egypt, Assyria, and Greece, primarily for sun protection. The word “umbrella” 64 (it) originates from the Latin “umbra”, meaning “shade”. Over time, as waterproofing techniques advanced, umbrellas changed from simple sunshades to essential tools for rain protection, 65 (gain) widespread popularity across the globe. 【答案】56．were fashioned 57．to offer 58．which 59．the 60．more practical 61．for 62．creativity 63．as/though 64．itself 65．gaining 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述的是伞的起源与发展，从古代中国到全球普及，展现其演变和文化意义。 56．考查谓语动词。句意：最初作为遮阳工具，这些早期的伞使用丝绸或纸张等材料制作，并用蜡和漆进行防水处理，以提供防雨保护。此处为谓语动词，fashion意为“制作”与主语these early umbrellas之间为被动关系，且根据Initially以及early可知，此处描述的是过去发生的事情，所以此处使用一般过去时的被动语态，主语为名词复数。故填were fashioned。 57．考查动词不定式。句意：最初作为遮阳工具，这些早期的伞使用丝绸或纸张等材料制作，并用蜡和漆进行防水处理，以提供防雨保护。此处为非谓语动词作状语，根据句意，此处表示目的，所以使用动词不定式形式作目的状语。故填to offer。 58．考查定语从句。句意：当时人们在下雨天依赖草帽和斗篷，这证明了旅行的不便。此处为关系词引导的非限制性定语从句，从句中缺少主语，先行词指的是主句的内容，指事情，所以此处使用关系代词which。故填which。 59．考查冠词。句意：受到人们在屋檐下避雨景象的启发，云氏创造了一个由竹子和布料制成的折叠装置。结合句意可知，此处表示的是特指，指的是“人们在屋檐下避雨的”景象，所以使用定冠词the。故填the。 60．考查形容词比较级。句意：后来鲁班改进了这一设计，使其比以前更实用，既能更好地防雨又能遮阳，为现代伞的出现铺平了道路——这是早期中国人的智慧和创造力的证明。此处为形容词作宾补，结合than before可知，此处使用形容词的比较级形式more practical意为“更实用的”。故填more practical。 61．考查介词。句意：后来鲁班改进了这一设计，使其比以前更实用，既能更好地防雨又能遮阳，为现代伞的出现铺平了道路——这是早期中国人的智慧和创造力的证明。此处为固定短语pave the way for意为“为……铺平道路”符合句意，所以此处使用介词for。故填for。 62．考查名词。句意：后来鲁班改进了这一设计，使其比以前更实用，既能更好地防雨又能遮阳，为现代伞的出现铺平了道路——这是早期中国人的智慧和创造力的证明。此处为名词作宾语，creative的名词creativity意为“创造力”与wisdom为并列关系。故填creativity。 63．考查状语从句和倒装。句意：虽然中国可能是伞发展的先驱，但在其他古代文明如埃及、亚述和希腊也出现了类似的设备，主要用于遮阳。此空前为形容词，运用了倒装结构，结合句意可知，此处为as或though引导的让步状语从句，即“adj.+as/though+主语+谓语”。故填as/though。 64．考查反身代词。句意：“umbrella”这个词本身源自拉丁语“umbra”，意思是“阴影”。此处为名词umbrella的同位语，指的是同一事物，所以使用反身代词itself。故填itself。 65．考查现在分词。句意：随着时间的推移，随着防水技术的进步，伞从简单的遮阳工具变成了必不可少的防雨工具，在全球范围内获得了广泛的普及。此处为非谓语动词短语作状语，gain与逻辑主语umbrellas之间为主动关系，所以此处使用现在分词形式。故填gaining。 第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66．假定你是李华，中国国际航空航天博览会（China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition）即将举办，现正在招募英语志愿者。请你给组委会写一封申请信，内容包括： 1. 写信目的； 2. 个人优势； 3. 希望获准。 注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 参考词汇：招募recruit Dear Sir/Madam, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【参考范文】 Dear Sir/Madam, Knowing that you’re recruiting volunteers for the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition to be held, I’m writing to apply for a position for the following reasons. First of all, I have an extensive knowledge of the aerospace industry, which would be beneficial to promoting China’s cutting-edge technology to visitors from around the world. In addition, my good command of English will contribute to smooth communication with foreigners. Most importantly, my participation in several international exchange programs as a volunteer has provided me with abundant experience. I would appreciate it if you could offer me this opportunity. Thank you for your time and consideration. Yours, Li Hua 第二节(满分25分) 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。 67．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。 During my high school years, I always found mathematics a difficult subject. Mathematics problems such as numbers and equations seemed like puzzles I could never solve. I often stayed behind after class to ask my math teacher, Mrs Johnson, for help. Despite her reputation for being very strict, she was incredibly dedicated to helping her students make progress. One afternoon, Mrs Johnson suggested I join the school math club. I laughed at the suggestion, thinking it was somewhat absurd. How could I, who barely understood basic algebra, possibly benefit from being in a club filled with math enthusiasts? Yet, she was serious. She believed that being surrounded by others who were passionate about math might activate a similar passion in me, and then improve my performance in the subject. Reluctantly, I attended my first math club meeting. It was intimidating at first, but the club members were welcome, and the activities were surprisingly engaging. We tackled mathematical puzzles, helped each other with homework, and even participated in friendly competitions. Mrs Johnson often stayed late to help us work through particularly tough problems, and she always encouraged us to think critically and creatively. As time progressed, I found myself looking forward to those Wednesday afternoon math club meetings. My understanding of math concepts deepened, and I began to enjoy the challenge of solving complex mathematics problems. My grades started to improve, slowly at first, then more consistently. More importantly, I was losing my fear of math. It was no longer a subject to endure but a challenge to conquer. Mrs Johnson’s faith in me had not only helped my academic skills but had also given me a new confidence in my ability to learn. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Several months later, everyone could see the significant progress I had made, not just in my grades, but in my entire approach to learning mathematics. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ At the end of the school year, during the last meeting of the math club, Mrs Johnson made a special announcement. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【参考范文】 Several months later, everyone could see the significant progress I had made, not just in my grades, but in my entire approach to learning mathematics. I was actively participating in class, solving complex equations that I had seen unable to understand before. The fear that had clouded my perception of math was replaced by a genuine excitement for every new topic we covered. I even began to stay after our regular sessions to discuss advanced problems with Mrs Johnson, seeking out challenges that would have been too much for me to handle before. At the end of the school year, during the last meeting of the math club, Mrs Johnson made a special announcement. As she called me to the front of the room, she handed me a certificate for “Most Outstanding Contribution”. The room erupted in applause. She praised me for sticking with my dream and for changing into not only a great math student but also someone who encourages others. Her acknowledgment confirmed my newfound passion and dedication to a subject that once seemed unconquerable, underscoring an incredible year of academic and personal growth. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$