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蚌埠市2024—2025学年度第一学期期末学业水平监测 高二英语 时间:120分钟 分值:150分 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名和座位号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡的相应位置上。写在本试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 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. What is the man going to do? A. Practice tennis. B. Attend a violin lesson. C. Take a dance class. 2. Where is Gill? A. In the garden. B. In the library. C. In the flower shop. 3. Where does the conversation probably take place? A At home. B. In a supermarket. C. In a hotel. 4. What does the woman think causes the man's problem? A. His low chair. B. His broken desk. C. His old mouse. 5. Why was the man unable to visit the woman? A. He got a wrong address. B. He failed to stop in Maine. C. He didn't know her address. 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 is the woman looking for? A. The bus stop. B. The Bakery Shop. C. The City Bank. 7. When will the next bus leave? A. At about 7:30. B. At about 8:30. C. At about 9:30. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. When did the woman plan to take her vacation? A. This month. B. Next month. C. Two months later. 9. What does the man expect the woman to do? A. Travel with him. B. Postpone her trip. C. Comfort her husband. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Roommates. 11. What does Bill say about the apartment? A. It was small. B. It was expensive. C. It was messy. 12. What does the woman suggest Bill do? A. Find more information online. B. Turn to his classmates for help. C. Buy some furniture by himself. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What is the man? A. A writer. B. An actor. C. A shop assistant. 14. How are the jobs organized by the man? A. By country. B. By industry. C. By salary. 15. In which aspect do food stylists help? A. Transportation. B. Production. C. Advertising. 16. Which industry is Brad Fields in? A. The food industry. B. The cleaning industry. C. The film industry. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the only requirement on the photos for this year's competition? A. The color. B. The topic. C. The size. 18. What is the first prize? A. A camera. B. A photography book. C. Free photography lessons. 19. What is the speaker doing now? A. Hosting a program. B. Reading a newspaper. C. Having an interview. 20. How long will the exhibition last? A. Two days. B. Five days. C. Eight days. 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 Here are four of the most iconic places worldwide. Besides many incredible attractions, these landmarks also have great work exchange opportunities, for those looking to save money or have a unique cultural experience. Golden Gate Bridge, USA Known for its rustic red color, the Golden Gate Bridge was built in the 1930s and was the tallest and longest suspension bridge in the world. The bridge is one of the best iconic places in San Francisco, and you can stay in the city on a budget by volunteering at a yoga studio. Banff National Park, Canada Home to alpine peaks, glacial lakes, and the famous Icefields Parkway scenic drive, Banff is a heaven for lovers of natural beauty and adventure. A cool work exchange to try is this family-run ice cream shop in Twin Butte, just 3.5 hours away from Banff National Park. Stay in a local family home and help with running the shop as well as animal care. Balboa Park, USA The Balboa Park is one of the most visited tourist attractions in San Diego, USA. The park is full of history, architecture, art, and beautiful nature. You could spend an entire day exploring this oasis (绿洲) of culture in San Diego. Any experienced videographers visiting San Diego should consider this work exchange! The Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt As the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one that still remains well-preserved today, the Great Pyramid of Giza is a truly fantastic sight. It’s the largest pyramid in Egypt and was built in the early 26th Century BC. You can actually work at a guesthouse in Cairo, where you can see the pyramids directly! 1. What can we know about the Golden Gate Bridge in the USA? A. The longest bridge in the world. B. The best scenic spot in San Francisco. C. Many volunteers at yoga studios. D. The bridge with almost a century of history. 2. What do Banff National Park and Balboa Park have in common? A. Full of amazing natural views. B. Home to glacial lakes. C. Suitable for adventurous tours. D. Ideal sites for videographers. 3. What makes the Great Pyramid of Giza truly wonderful? A. Its location and view. B. Its culture and activities. C. Its height and history. D. Its history and preservation. 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. D 【解析】 【导语】文章体裁为应用文，介绍了世界上四个标志性的地点以及这些地点提供的工作交换机会。主旨是向读者推荐这些著名旅游景点，同时提供了节约成本或有独特文化体验的工作交换机会，让读者在游览这些地方时能够有更加丰富的体验。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。第一个小标题“Golden Gate Bridge, USA”下“the Golden Gate Bridge was built in the 1930s(金门大桥建于上世纪30年代)”表明金门大桥建于上世纪30年代，使其几乎有一个世纪的历史。故选D项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。第二个小标题“Banff National Park, Canada”下“Home to alpine peaks, glacial lakes, and the famous Icefields Parkway scenic drive, Banff is a heaven for lovers of natural beauty and adventure.(班夫国家公园拥有高山峰、冰川湖泊和著名的冰原公路风景道，是自然美景和冒险爱好者的天堂。) ”和第三个小标题“Balboa Park, USA ”下“The park is full of history, architecture, art, and beautiful nature.(这个公园充满了历史、建筑、艺术和美丽的自然风景。) ”表明班夫国家公园和巴尔博亚公园都以其充满令人赞叹的自然之美而闻名，故选A项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。第四个小标题“The Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt”下“As the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one that still remains well-preserved today, the Great Pyramid of Giza is a truly fantastic sight.(作为世界七大古迹中最古老的建筑，也是仅存并保存完好的一个，吉萨大金字塔是一个真正的奇观。) ”表明吉萨金字塔被认为是真正的奇迹，因为它是七大古代世界奇迹中最古老的建筑且保存完好。所以吉萨大金字塔的真正奇妙之处它的历史和保护。故选D项。 B We were standing at the top of a church tower. I saw twisting streets leading to the square. “See, my dear,” Father said gently. “There is more than one way to the square.” Father’s words always guided me. Dreaming of becoming a fashion designer, I came to Paris, but without luck. Then one day I met a friend wearing a beautiful sweater. “What an interesting stitch!” I cried. “It was done by Mrs. Vidian,” my friend explained. “She learned the stitch in Armenia, her native country.” Suddenly I had a daring idea. Why not design, make and sell my own clothes? I drew a butterfly pattern and asked Mrs. Vidian to knit it into a sweater. It proved a success. A New York store wanted 40 sweaters to be ready in two weeks. I accepted the order. My happiness disappeared, however, when Mrs. Vidian told me it took her almost a week to knit one sweater. I was crushed. Then I remembered father’s words. There must be other Armenian women in Paris who mastered the special stitch. Then I searched for any Armenians living in Paris. At last I tracked down several. Two weeks later, the first shipment was on its way to the United States! From that day on orders poured in. Then came another test. As I was busy getting ready to show my winter fashions, the sewing girls were called out on strike. Where was the way out this time? I wondered and worried. Then it dawned on me. I worked hurriedly. And right on time, my show took place. Some coats had no sleeves; some were only patterns made of heavy cotton cloth, but on these I attached material to show what colors and textures the clothes would have when they were finished. What a show! Once again father’s words helped me. 4. What problem did the writer face after accepting the order? A. It was impossible for Vidian to meet the deadline. B. The sewing girls were called out on strike. C. She found it hard to track Armenians living in Paris. D. There was a shortage of suitable cloth. 5. What do the underlined words “the first shipment” refer to in Paragraph 4? A. Raw materials. B. More orders. C. The forty sweaters. D. The special stitch. 6. How did the writer deal with the show problem? A. She put off the show. B. She showed the clothes unfinished. C. She employed more sewing girls. D. She completed the clothes in a hurry. 7. Which of the following might the writer agree with? A. Practice makes perfect. B. Like father, like son. C. Easier said than done. D. All roads lead to Rome. 【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B 7. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了父亲说过的“通往广场的路不止一条”的话一直在指引着作者，帮助作者度过一次次难关。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“My happiness disappeared, however, when Mrs. Vidian told me it took her almost a week to knit one sweater.(然而，当Vidian太太告诉我，她织一件毛衣几乎要花一个星期的时间时，我的快乐消失了)”可知，作者在接受订单后，Vidian不可能在最后期限前完成任务。故选A。 【5题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段“A New York store wanted 40 sweaters to be ready in two weeks. I accepted the order.(一家纽约商店希望在两周内准备好40件毛衣。我接受了订单)”以及划线词上文“Then I searched for any Armenians living in Paris. At last I tracked down several.”可知，作者找了几个住在巴黎的亚美尼亚人来完成这四十件毛衣。故划线词指的是“四十件毛衣”。故选C。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Some coats had no sleeves; some were only patters made of heavy cotton cloth, but on these I attached material to show what colors and textures the clothes would have when they were finished.(有些外套没有袖子；有些只是用厚棉布做成的图案，但我在这些图案上附上了布料，以显示衣服完成后的颜色和质地)”可知，作者通过展示了未完成的衣服处理展示问题。故选B。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“We were standing at the top of a church tower. I saw twisting streets leading to the square. “See, my dear,” Father said gently. “There is more than one way to the square.”(我们站在教堂的塔顶上。我看到蜿蜒曲折的街道通向广场。“看，亲爱的，”父亲温柔地说。“通往广场的路不止一条。”)”结合文章主要讲述了父亲说过的“通往广场的路不止一条”的话一直在指引着作者，帮助作者度过一次次难关。可推知，作者认同“条条大路通罗马”。故选D。 C The Elephant Project is a purpose-driven company which tries to protect and recover the world’s elephant population. This all-female organization began when founder Kristian McKean saw the inhumane(不人道的)treatment of elephants in Thailand, and again back in the United States with circus animals. Determined to find a way to support elephant causes, Kristina used her product development background to design adorable, huggable elephant dolls she named Kiki and Tembo. Children and many adults are drawn to the stuffed animals. These elephants come with fun educational materials to spread the word about the dangerous world elephants live in. Meanwhile, the company’s mission is clear and supported by its donations to organizations that care for elephants in need. In fact, 100% of the profit from each sail of Kiki and Tembo goes to supplies and aid for abused and injured elephants through The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya and The Elephant Nature Park in Thailand. The Elephant Project also contributes to efforts to end illegal elephant hunting. Of course, even without the notable mission of the company, these little dolls are gift able to children. Kiki, whose name means “new life”, wears a little pink outfit(套装). Meanwhile, Tembo, meaning “elephant” in Swahili, wears a green outfit. A new release features Baby Chaba, a baby elephant named after a real baby who was rescued alongside her mother by Lek Chailert, the founder of the The Elephant Nature Park, in August 2021.The purchase comes with Baby Chaba and a book that explains her story. The Elephant Project website shows a list of elephants that have already benefited from the company, with a bit of history about each elephant’s situation and progress. The mission has now also spread to support g the rescue and rehabilitation (修复) of big cats who like elephants and other wildlife, suffer from n humane treatment, competition for resources and loss of habitat. 8. What drove Kristian to found The Elephant Project? A. Her deep love and empathy for the abused animals. B. Her witness to the abused elephants in Thailand and America. C. Her intention to protect and recover the world’s wild animals. D. Her company’s making profit from the sail of Kiki and Tembo. 9. What do you know about Kiki and Tembo? A. Only children show some adoration on Kiki and Tembo. B. Kiki and Tembo was not easy to hug in when being designed. C. Kiki and Tembo are designed only to make some money. D. Many adults also show some interest in Kiki and Tembo. 10. Where does the profit from the sail of Kiki and Tembo go? A. To protect the environment in the developing countries. B. To supply and aid abused elephants in Kenya and Thailand. C. To protect wild animals from being illegally hunted in Kenya. D. Mainly to support the operation of The Elephant Project. 11 What might be the best title of the article? A. An Abused Elephant was Rescued by a Company B. Everyone should Try to Protect the Abused Elephant C. A Company Sets out to Save Abused Elephants D. Kiki and Tembo have Found a Way into the Market. 【答案】8. B 9. D 10. B 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。这篇文章的主旨是介绍一个名为“The Elephant Project”的旨在保护和恢复世界象种群的公司。该公司由Kristian McKean创立，她目睹了泰国和美国马戏团中对待大象的不人道行为，因此决定以可爱的大象玩偶为媒介来提高人们对大象困境的认识，并支持关心受虐和受伤大象的组织。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段中“This all-female organization began when founder Kristian McKean saw the inhumane(不人道的)treatment of elephants in Thailand, and again back in the United States with circus animals. (这个全女性组织始于创始人克里斯蒂安·麦基恩（Kristian McKean）在泰国看到大象受到不人道的待遇，并再次回到美国与马戏团动物在一起。)”可知，Kristian McKean在泰国以及回国后在美国的所见所闻使她创立了大象计划，故选B项。 9题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段中“Children and many adults are drawn to the stuffed animals. (儿童和许多成年人都被毛绒玩具所吸引。)”可知，很多成年人对Kiki and Tembo也感兴趣，故选D项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段中“In fact, 100% of the profit from each sail of Kiki and Tembo goes to supplies and aid for abused and injured elephants through The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya and The Elephant Nature Park in Thailand. (事实上，Kiki和Tembo号每艘船的利润100%都通过肯尼亚的谢尔德里克野生动物信托基金会和泰国的大象自然公园为受虐待和受伤的大象提供物资和援助。)”可知，销售收益被用于求助被虐待的大象，故选B项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。通过全文可知，介绍一个名为“The Elephant Project”的旨在保护和恢复世界象种群的公司。该公司由Kristian McKean创立，她目睹了泰国和美国马戏团中对待大象的不人道行为，因此决定以可爱的大象玩偶为媒介来提高人们对大象困境的认识，并支持关心受虐和受伤大象的组织。文章主要讲述了Kristian McKean创立的组织志在救助被虐待的大象，故选C项。 D With the fast development of astronomy, astronomers are eager to find a hint of the familiar planets that resemble Earth. By pushing technology to the limits, astronomers are rapidly approaching the day when they can find another Earth. The most direct approach is to take a picture of it with a telescope. However, a more effective way is to use “the Doppler technique”. This involves analyzing starlight for evidence that the star’s movement is affected by the gravitational pull of a planet. Nowadays, astronomers can tell when a planet is pulling its star by only one meter a second — about human walking speed. That’s enough to detect a giant planet in a big orbit, or a small planet if it’s close to its star. Another approach is to watch a star for a slight dip in its brightness. This occurs when an orbiting planet passes in front of the star and blocks part of its light. At most, a tenth of all planetary systems are oriented so that these mini-eclipses (日食，月食) — called transits (凌日) — are visible from Earth. So, astronomers have to monitor a lot of stars to capture just a few transits. The dream of astronomers is to discover a rocky planet roughly the size of Earth orbiting in a habitable zone, one that is neither too hot nor too cold to support life. If they succeed, they will have found what biologists believe could be a promising residence for life. The best places to look may be dwarf stars. Smaller than the sun, dwarf stars are plentiful; seven of the ten stars nearest to Earth are dwarf stars. They also provide a steady supply of sunlight to any life-bearing planets within their habitable zone. Additionally, dwarf stars are dim (昏暗的), so the habitable zone lies closer in. If the planet is closer to the star, it’s easier for astronomers to detect a transit observation. A close-in planet also has a stronger pull on its star. That makes it easier to detect with the Doppler method. 12. What are astronomers keen to find out? A. Why astronomy develops so fast. B. How technology helps observe stars. C. Where Earth-like planets are in space. D. What is the direct approach to finding a planet’s gravity. 13. Why do astronomers have to monitor a lot of stars to capture transits? A. Transits last a very short period of time. B. Most planetary systems don’t have transits. C. Transits only occur for a small number of stars. D. No more than 10% planetary systems have visible transits from Earth. 14. Why may dwarf stars be good places to spot Earth-like planets? A. Dwarf stars are limited in number. B. Their planets are close to the Earth. C. The closeness of the habitable zone to dwarf stars aids detection. D. The brightness of dwarf stars to Earth improves their visibility. 15. What is the author’s attitude to the discovery of another Earth? A. Confident. B. Doubtful. C. Negative. D. Unconcerned. 【答案】12. C 13. D 14. C 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了天文学家热衷于寻找类地行星，主要使用两种方法——多普勒方法和凌日观测，并指出矮星可能是发现宜居行星的理想目标，因为其宜居带更近，便于观测。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“With the fast development of astronomy, astronomers are eager to find a hint of the familiar planets that resemble Earth. (随着天文学的快速发展，天文学家渴望找到类似地球的熟悉行星的线索)”可知，天文学家渴望找到太空中类地行星的位置。故选C项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“At most, a tenth of all planetary systems are oriented so that these mini-eclipses (日食，月食) — called transits (凌日) — are visible from Earth. So, astronomers have to monitor a lot of stars to capture just a few transits. (最多只有十分之一的行星系统是定向的，这样在地球上就能看到这些被称为“凌日”的迷你日食。所以，天文学家必须监测很多恒星才能捕捉到一些凌日现象)”可知，天文学家必须这样做是因为从地球上观测到凌日现象的行星系统不超过10%。故选D项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Additionally, dwarf stars are dim (昏暗的), so the habitable zone lies closer in. If the planet is closer to the star, it’s easier for astronomers to detect a transit observation. A close-in planet also has a stronger pull on its star. That makes it easier to detect with the Doppler method. (此外，矮星较为暗淡，因此其宜居带更靠近恒星。如果行星更靠近恒星，天文学家更容易通过凌日观测到它。靠近恒星的行星对其恒星的引力也更强，这使得通过多普勒方法更容易观测到它)”可知，矮星是发现类地行星的好地方，因为宜居带离矮星很近，有助于观测。故选C项。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“By pushing technology to the limits, astronomers are rapidly approaching the day when they can find another Earth. (通过将技术推向极限，天文学家正迅速接近能够发现另一个地球的那一天)”可知，文章首先提到天文学家有望发现类地行星，然后详细介绍了两种有效的观测方法，并指出矮星的特性为发现宜居行星提供了有利条件。文章整体语气积极且充满期待，表明作者对天文学家发现另一个地球的可能性抱有信心。故选A项。 第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 If you’ve had a bad night’s sleep, or you’ve just got too much to do, the last thing you want to be told is to “be positive!” ____16____. Of course, developing a positive attitude is easier said than done -it doesn’t come naturally to everyone. When you’re feeling down, it is hard to be optimistic. But a study has found that people who are optimists are more likely to live longer than those who have a more negative approach to life. So, maybe once you think of a longer life, ____17____. The study concluded that optimists may find it easier to control emotions and get less stressed. And as stress impacts on the immune system, ____18____. Professor Lewina Lee from Boston University said: “Our findings speak to the possibility that raising levels of optimism may promote longevity and healthy aging. ”And she advises that pessimists could benefit from doing things like imagining a future where everything turns out well. But if you’re a ‘glass half empty’ type of person, could seeing the world through rose-tinted glasses work for you? Every bean has its black. ____19____. Some people say it’s best to celebrate the positives and ignore the negative parts of our lives. ____20____. Vicki Siska says “Music feeds my soul, a sense of humour keeps things in perspective”. Pippa Kennedy says “being grateful for what you have!” Other people recommend doing yoga and meditation as well as staying fit to help maintain a positive outlook on life. A. Accepting this helps us control our emotions B. Accept it and make efforts to improve yourself C. it’s possible that optimists better handle infections D. But having this mindset could have many benefits E. But it could help you have a positive outlook on life F. it might encourage you to have a more hopeful outlook on life G. People have their personal advice on keeping a positive approach to life 【答案】16. D 17. F 18. C 19. A 20. G 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文。保持乐观的生活态度有助于你长寿和控制情绪等好处以及保持乐观的生活态度的几点建议。 【16题详解】 根据上文“If you’ve had a bad night’s sleep, or you’ve just got too much to do, the last thing you want to be told is to “be positive!” (如果你晚上睡得不好，或者你有太多事情要做，你最不想被告知的就是“保持积极！”)”并结合下文介绍保持乐观的心态可以让你长寿, 更容易控制情绪和减少压力等好处可知，虽然不想被告知要“保持积极”，但事实上“保持积极”这种心态有很多好处。D项“But having this mindset could have many benefits (但拥有这种心态会有很多好处)”符合题意，承上启下。故选D。 【17题详解】 空处位于段末应承接上文。根据上文“When you’re feeling down, it is hard to be optimistic. But a study has found that people who are optimists are more likely to live longer than those who have a more negative approach to life. So, maybe once you think of a longer life, (当你情绪低落时，很难乐观。但一项研究发现，乐观主义者比消极主义者更有可能长寿。所以，也许一旦你想到长寿)”可知，虽然情绪低落时很难保持乐观，但一想到乐观可以长寿，这可能鼓励我们看生活积极的一面，对生活充满希望。F项“it might encourage you to have a more hopeful outlook on life (它可能会鼓励你对生活有更大的希望)”符合题意，选项和上句是明显的因果关系。故选F。 【18题详解】 根据上文“The study concluded that optimists may find it easier to control emotions and get less stressed. And as stress impacts on the immune system,(研究得出的结论是，乐观主义者可能会发现更容易控制情绪，压力更小。随着压力对免疫系统的影响)”推知，空处应陈述当压力影响免疫系统时，乐观主义者更擅长处理由此引起的疾病或不适症状。C项“it’s possible that optimists better handle infections (乐观主义者有可能更好地处理感染)”符合题意，与上文衔接自然，infections呼应上文的immune system。故选C。 【19题详解】 根据上文“But if you’re a ‘glass half empty’ type of person, could seeing the world through rose-tinted glasses work for you? Every bean has its black. (但如果你是一个“半空的杯子”类型的人，那么透过玫瑰色的眼镜看世界对你有用吗?人人都有缺点)”和下文“Some people say it’s best to celebrate the positives and ignore the negative parts of our lives. (有些人说，最好是庆祝我们生活中积极的一面，而忽略我们生活中消极的部分)”可知，人人都有缺点，我们应该庆祝生活中积极的一面。由此可知，我们应该接受人都不完美，这样能控制好自己的情绪，在更大程度上做一个积极的人。A项“Accepting this helps us control our emotions (接受这一点有助于我们控制自己的情绪)”符合题意，this指代上文的“Every bean has its black.”。故选A。 【20题详解】 空处位于段首，是本段主旨句。根据下文“Vicki Siska says “Music feeds my soul, a sense of humour keeps things in perspective”. Pippa Kennedy says “being grateful for what you have!” Other people recommend doing yoga and meditation as well as staying fit to help maintain a positive outlook on life. (Vicki Siska说：“音乐滋养着我的灵魂，幽默感让事情保持正确的视角。”Pippa Kennedy：“要感激你所拥有的！”其他人建议做瑜伽、冥想以及保持健康，以帮助保持积极的人生观)”可知，本段主要介绍人们对如何保持乐观态度的个人建议。G项“People have their personal advice on keeping a positive approach to life (人们对保持积极的生活方式有自己的个人建议)”可以作为本段主旨句，下文是对本句的举例说明。故选G。 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。 It was a beautiful day with the sun shining brightly. ___21___ to spend some time outdoors, I went up the mountain with Uncle Jimmy. The mountain was not easy to climb and had tough rocks and streams on it. In the end, tired and hot, I couldn’t go any further. ___22___, we went back down the mountain in the end. On the way back down, Uncle Jimmy asked me a question, which ___23___ me speechless for a second: “What’s your dream, young lady?” “I have no idea”, I answered after thinking for a while. Then he smiled and told me about his ___24___. He didn’t ___25___ well at school when he was a student. Although ___26___ thought he could succeed, he knew ___27___ that his dream was to be a ___28___. “I knew I wasn’t ___29___ when it came to studying, so I tried to buy snacks from a nearby market and sell them after class,” he told me. After he left school, he started selling different goods to ______30______ which one was most attractive to customers. Of course, he often had no money in his pocket, but however challenging life was, he never gave up. “There is no doubt that a person who puts in a great deal of ______31______ to reach his or her goal will have good luck at some point. The meaning of life is to ______32______ your dream,” he said in a gentle voice. That night I could not fall asleep. With my eyes wide open, I lay in bed tossing and turning asking myself, “What’s my motivation?” I wanted to be a top student, but the hard work meant putting everything into following my passion. If I find myself ______33______ willpower, what should I do? Leaving home early the next morning, I climbed the mountain again all by myself. It made me think: if we don’t experience the climb, how can we get to enjoy the scenery on the top of the mountain? At last, I reached the top and was ______34______ by the warm breeze and sunshine. Nothing could be more ______35______ than that. 21. A. Concerned B. Eager C. Satisfied D. Unwilling 22. A. Therefore B. However C. Meanwhile D. Furthermore 23. A. left B. caused C. pushed D. brought 24. A. career B. story C. idea D. confusion 25. A. behave B. revise C. perform D. impress 26. A. somebody B. everybody C. nobody D. anybody 27. A. rapidly B. directly C. shortly D. clearly 28. A. worker B. officer C. deliveryman D. businessman 29. A. skilled B. gifted C. graceful D. knowledgeable 30. A. check out B. take out C. work out D. give out 31. A. talent B. pressure C. effort D. source 32. A. follow B. change C. make D. control 33. A. requesting B. sharing C. lacking D. holding 34. A. shocked B. focused C. honored D. greeted 35. A. unexpected B. pleasant C. relaxing D. challenging 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. C 27. D 28. D 29. B 30. C 31. C 32. A 33. C 34. D 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者与叔叔一起爬山时因畏惧山路艰险及天热难受等原因而半途返回，返回途中叔叔以自己学生时期的追梦经历开导她追求梦想要永不放弃。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我渴望在户外度过一段时间，于是和吉米叔叔一起上山了。A. Concerned担心的；B. Eager渴望的；C. Satisfied满意的；D. Unwilling不愿意的。根据上文“It was a beautiful day with the sun shining brightly.(这是美好的一天，阳光灿烂。)”和句中的“I went up the mountain with Uncle Jimmy”可知，这天阳光灿烂，作者想去户外，于是和叔叔一起爬山。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：因此，我们最终还是下山了。A. Therefore因此；B. However然而；C. Meanwhile同时；D. Furthermore此外。上文“The mountain was not easy to climb and had tough rocks and streams on it. In the end, tired and hot, I couldn’t go any further.(这座山不容易爬，上面有坚硬的岩石和溪流。最后，又累又热，我再也走不动了。)”讲述了由于爬山艰难且又累又热，作者爬不动了，所以最终他们一起下山了。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在下山的路上，吉米叔叔问了我一个问题，让我一时说不出话来。A. left离开，让……处于（某种状态）；B. caused导致；C. pushed推动；D. brought带来。根据空后的“me speechless”可知，这里表示让作者说不出话来，leave sb.+adj.意为“使某人处于某状态”。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后他笑着告诉我他故事。A. career事业；B. story故事；C. idea想法；D. confusion困惑。根据下文叔叔讲述自己年轻时追求梦想的经历可知，叔叔讲述了自己的故事。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他还是学生的时候在学校表现不好。A. behave表现；B. revise修改；C. perform做，表现；D. impress使留下深刻印象。根据空后的“well at school when he was a student”可知，这里指在学校的学习表现，应用perform。故选C。 【26题详解】 考查代词词义辨析。句意：虽然没有人认为他能成功，但他清楚地知道他的梦想是成为一名商人。A. somebody某人；B. everybody所有人；C. nobody没有人；D. anybody任何人。根据上文中的“He didn’t ___5___well at school when he was a student.”可知，叔叔在校表现不好，所以没有人认为叔叔会成功。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意参考上题。A. rapidly迅速地；B. directly直接地；C. shortly不久；D. clearly清楚地。根据空后的“that his dream was to be a ___8___”可知，叔叔清楚地知道自己的梦想。故选D。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意参考第6题。A. worker工作者；B. officer官员；C. deliveryman送货员；D. businessman商人，企业家。根据下文中的“I tried to buy snacks from a nearby market and sell them after class”可知，作者的叔叔想成为一名商人。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我知道自己在学习方面没有天赋，所以我试着从附近的市场上买零食，下课后卖掉。A. skilled有技能的，熟练的；B. gifted有天赋的；C. graceful优雅的；D. knowledgeable知识渊博的。根据上文中的“He didn’t ___5___well at school when he was a student.”可知，叔叔在校学习不好，所以他知道自己在学习上没有天赋。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：他离开学校后，开始卖不同的商品，以弄清楚哪种最吸引顾客。A. check out调查，核实，观察；B. take out去除，带……出去；C. work out算出，弄清楚；D. give out分发，发出，放出（热、光等）。根据空后的“which one was most attractive to customers”可知，叔叔卖不同的商品，想要弄清楚哪种商品对顾客最有吸引力。故选C。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：毫无疑问，一个为实现目标付出巨大努力的人在某个时候会有好运。A. talent天赋；B. pressure压力；C. effort努力；D. source来源。根据上文中的“however challenging life was, he never gave up”、空前的“puts in a great deal of”、空后的“to reach his or her goal”可知，叔叔不管面临多大的挑战都不会放弃，这里指为实现梦想投入巨大努力。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：生命的意义在于追随你的梦想。A. follow跟随，追随；B. change改变；C. make制作；D. control控制。结合叔叔为了实现梦想而不断努力和上文中的“reach his or her goal”可知，这里指追随梦想。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果我发现自己缺乏意志力，我该怎么办？A. requesting要求；B. sharing分享；C. lacking缺少；D. holding拿着。根据下文中的“if we don’t experience the climb, how can we get to enjoy the scenery on the top of the mountain?(如果我们不体验攀登，我们怎么能欣赏到山顶的风景呢？)”可知，没有攀登的过程就无法欣赏到山顶的风景，这里是作者担心自己缺乏意志力。故选C。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：最后，我到达了山顶，领略到了温暖的微风和阳光。A. shocked使震惊；B. focused集中（注意力、精力等）于；C. honored尊敬；D. greeted欢迎，映入……的眼帘。根据空后的“by the warm breeze and sunshine”可知，作者到达山顶后，享受到了和煦的微风和温暖的阳光。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：没有什么比这更令人愉快的了。A. unexpected出乎意料的；B. pleasant令人愉快的；C. relaxing令人放松的；D. challenging挑战性的。根据上文中的“enjoy the scenery on the top of the mountain”和“I reached the top and was ___14___by the warm breeze and sunshine”可知，成功登顶后，作者享受到了山顶的美景，这是自己努力的结果，所以这里的景象比任何东西都更令自己愉悦。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。 Lion Dance, a folk show acted by people ___36___ (wrap) around in lion costume, is usually performed during the Chinese New Year and other Chinese traditional, cultural and religious festivals. It may also be performed ___37___ important occasions such as business opening events, special celebrations or wedding ___38___ (ceremony), or may be used, as we know, ___39___ (entertain) special guests by the Chinese communities. There are usually two performers in a lion dance, one handling the lion’s head while ___40___ other playing the body and tail. ___41___ impresses audience most are all kinds of lions’ movements conducted to the music played by gongs and drums. With the Chinese migrating abroad, lion dance is famous all over the world, ___42___ (particular) in Southeast Asian countries; Each country and region, however, has their own dancing styles, of ___43___ the most well-known is Southern Lion Dance that originated from Guangdong Province. In Hongkong, ever since the 1980s when Chinese classic and martial arts movies enjoyed great ___44___ (popular), kong fu movies including Jet Li’s “Huang Feihong” ____45____ (reach) a large audience and attracted movie lovers all around the world, whatever their races or ages. 【答案】36. wrapped 37. on 38. ceremonies 39. to entertain 40. the 41. What 42. particularly 43. which 44. popularity 45. have reached 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章对舞狮子作为一种民间表演进行了介绍。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词辨析。句意：舞狮是一种民间表演，由披着狮子服的人表演，通常在中国新年和其他中国传统、文化和宗教节日期间表演。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作定语，应使用非谓语动词形式，因与其逻辑主语people之间为逻辑上的动宾关系，应使用过去分词形式。故填wrapped。 【37题详解】 考查介词。句意：它也可以在重要场合表演，如开业活动、特殊庆祝活动或婚礼，或者我们知道，它可以用来招待华人社区的特殊客人。分析句子结构，on occasions为固定短语，含义为：在……场合，与句子表达的含义一致。故填on。 【38题详解】 考查名词。句意：同上。根据上文“special celebrations(特殊庆祝活动)”可知，空白处应填名词的复数形式。故填ceremonies。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：同上。分析句子结构，be used to do为固定结构，含义为：被用于……，与句子表达的含义一致。故填to entertain。 【40题详解】 考查冠词。句意：舞狮通常有两个表演者，一个处理狮头，另一个扮演身体和尾巴。根据上文“There are usually two performers in a lion dance(舞狮通常有两个表演者)”，可知本句说的是两个人。one…the other为固定短语，其用法及含义为：当选择的范围为两者的时候，含义为：一个……另一个……。故填the。 【41题详解】 考查名词性从句。句意：最让观众印象深刻的是伴随着锣鼓演奏的各种狮子动作。分析句子结构，这是一个包含主语从句的复合句，空白处在主语从句中做主语表示内容，所以用连接代词what引导。故填What。 【42题详解】 考查副词。句意：随着中国人移居国外，舞狮在世界各地都很有名，尤其是在东南亚国家。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作状语，应使用副词形式。故填particularly。 【43题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：然而，每个国家和地区都有自己的舞蹈风格，其中最著名的是起源于广东省的南方舞狮。分析句子结构，这是一个包含定语从句的复合句，定语从句的引导词为：介词+关系代词，因先行词表示物，故使用of which引导定语从句。故填which。 【44题详解】 考查名词。句意：在香港，自20世纪80年代中国经典和武侠电影大受欢迎以来，包括李连杰的《黄飞鸿》在内的功夫电影吸引了大量观众，吸引了世界各地的电影爱好者，无论他们的种族或年龄如何。分析句子中结构，空白处在句子中作宾语，应使用名词形式。故填popularity。 【45题详解】 考查时态。句意：同上。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作谓语，根据上文时间状语“ever since the 1980s(自20世纪80年代以来)”可知主句谓语动词应使用现在完成时形式。故填have reached。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 为丰富学生们的课外生活，你校将举办以 “Traditional Chinese Drama” 为主题的展览。请你代表学生会用英语写一则通知，内容包括： 1. 展览时间、地点； 2. 展览内容、意义； 3. 鼓励学生参展。 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。 Notice __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Student Union 【答案】One possible version: Notice To enrich our extra-curricular activities, our school will hold an exhibition themed on “Traditional Chinese Drama” in the dining hall from 8: 00 am to 5: 00 pm this Saturday. As scheduled, it covers various exhibits concerning Peking Opera, Kunqu and Yu Opera, etc, which represent the unique charm of Chinese drama. Through the exhibition, not only can we know more about diverse performances of drama, but we can also gain a better understanding of traditional Chinese culture, thus spreading it to the world. Looking forward to your coming. The Student Union 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生用英语写一则书面通知，告知同学们学校将举办以 “Traditional Chinese Drama”为主题的展览。 详解】1.词汇积累 各种各样的：various→all kinds of/a variety of 获得：gain→obtain 魅力：charm→glamour→fascination 因此：thus→therefore→as a result 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：To enrich our extra-curricular activities, our school will hold an exhibition themed on “Traditional Chinese Drama” in the dining hall from 8: 00 am to 5: 00 pm this Saturday. 拓展句：To enrich our extra-curricular activities, our school will hold an exhibition which is themed on “Traditional Chinese Drama” in the dining hall from 8: 00 am to 5: 00 pm this Saturday. 【点睛】【高分句型1】As scheduled, it covers various exhibits concerning Peking Opera, Kunqu and Yu Opera, etc, which represent the unique charm of Chinese drama. (运用了状语从句的省略和which引导的非限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】Through the exhibition, not only can we know more about diverse performances of drama, but we can also gain a better understanding of traditional Chinese culture, thus spreading it to the world. (运用了部分倒装和现在分词短语作状语) 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 From Lemonade Stand to Dreamland: the Boy Who Built a Home Thirteen-year-old Ethan was no ordinary kid. While his peers were lost in video games, he managed a lemonade stand near the trailer (活动房屋) park he called home with his mother. His stand was simple - a table, a huge bottle, and a sign - but it was the cornerstone of his dream to improve his mother’s life. Ethan’s mother worked tirelessly at several jobs to make ends meet. Their trailer was old and worn, but Ethan determined to provide her with a real house, free from worries of various house problems. He saved every penny from his lemonade sales in a box under his bed, calling it “House Fund”. Every day, he imagined it growing big enough to make his dream come true. Ethan’s determination led him to seek additional ways to earn money. He cleaned shoes, washed windows, and assisted the elderly with groceries. Despite his long days, Ethan never let his schoolwork slip. He knew that doing well in school was key to a better future, and he dreamed of attending college one day, though he knew that the dream was even further out of reach than the house. Still, he held onto it, just as tightly as he held onto his belief that hard work would pay off someday. One hot summer afternoon, while Ethan was manning his lemonade stand, a man in a black car pulled up. Dressed in a sharp suit, he stepped out and walked over to the stand. He seemed out of place in the run-down neighborhood, but his warm smile put Ethan at ease. Over a glass of lemonade, he learned of Ethan’s wish to buy his mom a house. He was impressed by Ethan’s ambition and offered him a hundred-dollar bill, calling it an investment (投资) in his future. He wasn’t just generous; he sent tutors to help Ethan with his studies. With their guidance, Ethan’s grades improved dramatically, including his confidence. 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。 Years passed, and Ethan’s hard work paid off. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ One bright morning, Ethan stood with his mother in front of a beautiful new house. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Years passed, and Ethan’s hard work paid off. His lemonade stand was good, attracting more customers with its refreshing drinks and Ethan’s good manners. With the help of tutors, Ethan excelled in his studies, even winning scholarships that further fueled his “House Fund”. He continued his sideline, expanding them to include babysitting and lawn mowing, always saving diligently. He earned a scholarship to a college and after graduating with honors, he quickly found success in the business world. But through it all, he never forgot his promise. One bright morning, Ethan stood with his mother in front of a beautiful new house. It wasn’t a mansion, but it was perfect - solid, warm, and filled with love. As they stepped inside, his mother’s eyes were filled with tears of joy. “I told you I’d build a house for you,” Ethan said, his voice thick with emotion. “Mom, this is for you. No more leaks, no more creaky floors. Welcome home, Mom.” As they stepped inside, Ethan knew that his journey was far from over, but with every obstacle overcome, his belief in the power of hard work grew stronger. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了与母亲一起经营柠檬水摊的13岁的伊森梦想给母亲提供一栋真正的房子，他不仅存下卖柠檬水赚的每一分钱，还通过其他途径赚钱，伊森的雄心壮志给一个好心的男人留下了深刻的印象，这个男人多方面帮助伊森，给他请家教，伊森的成绩和自信心显著提高。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“几年过去了，伊森的努力得到了回报。”可知，第一段可描写伊森的柠檬水摊很受欢迎，副业也进行得不错，学习优秀并获得奖学金，以优异成绩从大学毕业，工作后很快在商界取得了成功，但他从未忘记对妈妈的承诺。 ②由第二段首句内容“一个晴朗的早晨，伊森和妈妈站在一座漂亮的新房子前。”可知，第二段可描写伊森带妈妈看新房的场景，妈妈的情绪反应，伊森的感言和信念。 2.续写线索：伊森努力得到回报——柠檬水摊很受欢迎——副业也进行得不错——学习优秀并获得奖学金——从大学毕业后很快在商界取得了成功——从未忘记对妈妈的承诺——伊森和妈妈站在新房子前——妈妈看到房子后的情绪反应——伊森的感言和信念 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①吸引：attract/appeal to ②继续：continue/go on ③建造：build/construct 情绪类 ①高兴：joy/delight ②强烈的感情：emotion/strong feelings 【点睛】[高分句型1]. With the help of tutors, Ethan excelled in his studies, even winning scholarships that further fueled his “House Fund”. (由现在分词作状语和that引导定语从句) [高分句型2]. As they stepped inside, Ethan knew that his journey was far from over, but with every obstacle overcome, his belief in the power of hard work grew stronger. (As引导时间状语从句和that引导宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 蚌埠市2024—2025学年度第一学期期末学业水平监测 高二英语 时间:120分钟 分值:150分 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名和座位号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡的相应位置上。写在本试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 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. What is the man going to do? A. Practice tennis. B. Attend a violin lesson. C. Take a dance class. 2. Where is Gill? A. In the garden. B. In the library. C. In the flower shop. 3. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At home. B. In a supermarket. C. In a hotel. 4. What does the woman think causes the man's problem? A. His low chair. B. His broken desk. C. His old mouse. 5. Why was the man unable to visit the woman? A. He got a wrong address. B. He failed to stop in Maine. C. He didn't know her address. 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 is the woman looking for? A. The bus stop. B. The Bakery Shop. C. The City Bank. 7. When will the next bus leave? A. At about 7:30. B. At about 8:30. C. At about 9:30. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. When did the woman plan to take her vacation? A. This month. B. Next month. C. Two months later. 9. What does the man expect the woman to do? A. Travel with him. B. Postpone her trip. C. Comfort her husband. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Roommates. 11. What does Bill say about the apartment? A. It was small. B. It was expensive. C. It was messy. 12. What does the woman suggest Bill do? A. Find more information online. B. Turn to his classmates for help. C. Buy some furniture by himself. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What is the man? A. A writer. B. An actor. C. A shop assistant. 14. How are the jobs organized by the man? A. By country. B. By industry. C. By salary. 15. In which aspect do food stylists help? A. Transportation. B. Production. C. Advertising. 16. Which industry is Brad Fields in? A. The food industry. B. The cleaning industry. C. The film industry. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the only requirement on the photos for this year's competition? A. The color. B. The topic. C. The size. 18. What is the first prize? A. A camera. B. A photography book. C. Free photography lessons. 19. What is the speaker doing now? A. Hosting a program. B. Reading a newspaper. C. Having an interview. 20. How long will the exhibition last? A. Two days. B. Five days. C. Eight days. 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 Here are four of the most iconic places worldwide. Besides many incredible attractions, these landmarks also have great work exchange opportunities, for those looking to save money or have a unique cultural experience. Golden Gate Bridge, USA Known for its rustic red color, the Golden Gate Bridge was built in the 1930s and was the tallest and longest suspension bridge in the world. The bridge is one of the best iconic places in San Francisco, and you can stay in the city on a budget by volunteering at a yoga studio. Banff National Park, Canada Home to alpine peaks, glacial lakes, and the famous Icefields Parkway scenic drive, Banff is a heaven for lovers of natural beauty and adventure. A cool work exchange to try is this family-run ice cream shop in Twin Butte, just 3.5 hours away from Banff National Park. Stay in a local family home and help with running the shop as well as animal care. Balboa Park, USA The Balboa Park is one of the most visited tourist attractions in San Diego, USA. The park is full of history, architecture, art, and beautiful nature. You could spend an entire day exploring this oasis (绿洲) of culture in San Diego. Any experienced videographers visiting San Diego should consider this work exchange! The Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt As the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one that still remains well-preserved today, the Great Pyramid of Giza is a truly fantastic sight. It’s the largest pyramid in Egypt and was built in the early 26th Century BC. You can actually work at a guesthouse in Cairo, where you can see the pyramids directly! 1. What can we know about the Golden Gate Bridge in the USA? A. The longest bridge in the world. B. The best scenic spot in San Francisco. C. Many volunteers at yoga studios. D. The bridge with almost a century of history. 2. What do Banff National Park and Balboa Park have in common? A. Full of amazing natural views. B. Home to glacial lakes. C. Suitable for adventurous tours. D. Ideal sites for videographers. 3. What makes the Great Pyramid of Giza truly wonderful? A. Its location and view. B. Its culture and activities. C. Its height and history. D. Its history and preservation. B We were standing at the top of a church tower. I saw twisting streets leading to the square. “See, my dear,” Father said gently. “There is more than one way to the square.” Father’s words always guided me. Dreaming of becoming a fashion designer, I came to Paris, but without luck. Then one day I met a friend wearing a beautiful sweater. “What an interesting stitch!” I cried. “It was done by Mrs. Vidian,” my friend explained. “She learned the stitch in Armenia, her native country.” Suddenly I had a daring idea. Why not design, make and sell my own clothes? I drew a butterfly pattern and asked Mrs. Vidian to knit it into a sweater. It proved a success. A New York store wanted 40 sweaters to be ready in two weeks. I accepted the order. My happiness disappeared, however, when Mrs. Vidian told me it took her almost a week to knit one sweater. I was crushed. Then I remembered father’s words. There must be other Armenian women in Paris who mastered the special stitch. Then I searched for any Armenians living in Paris. At last I tracked down several. Two weeks later, the first shipment was on its way to the United States! From that day on orders poured in. Then came another test. As I was busy getting ready to show my winter fashions, the sewing girls were called out on strike. Where was the way out this time? I wondered and worried. Then it dawned on me. I worked hurriedly. And right on time, my show took place. Some coats had no sleeves; some were only patterns made of heavy cotton cloth, but on these I attached material to show what colors and textures the clothes would have when they were finished. What a show! Once again father’s words helped me. 4. What problem did the writer face after accepting the order? A. It was impossible for Vidian to meet the deadline. B. The sewing girls were called out on strike. C. She found it hard to track Armenians living in Paris. D. There was a shortage of suitable cloth. 5. What do the underlined words “the first shipment” refer to in Paragraph 4? A Raw materials. B. More orders. C. The forty sweaters. D. The special stitch. 6. How did the writer deal with the show problem? A. She put off the show. B. She showed the clothes unfinished. C. She employed more sewing girls. D. She completed the clothes in a hurry. 7 Which of the following might the writer agree with? A. Practice makes perfect. B. Like father, like son. C. Easier said than done. D. All roads lead to Rome. C The Elephant Project is a purpose-driven company which tries to protect and recover the world’s elephant population. This all-female organization began when founder Kristian McKean saw the inhumane(不人道的)treatment of elephants in Thailand, and again back in the United States with circus animals. Determined to find a way to support elephant causes, Kristina used her product development background to design adorable, huggable elephant dolls she named Kiki and Tembo. Children and many adults are drawn to the stuffed animals. These elephants come with fun educational materials to spread the word about the dangerous world elephants live in. Meanwhile, the company’s mission is clear and supported by its donations to organizations that care for elephants in need. In fact, 100% of the profit from each sail of Kiki and Tembo goes to supplies and aid for abused and injured elephants through The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya and The Elephant Nature Park in Thailand. The Elephant Project also contributes to efforts to end illegal elephant hunting. Of course, even without the notable mission of the company, these little dolls are gift able to children. Kiki, whose name means “new life”, wears a little pink outfit(套装). Meanwhile, Tembo, meaning “elephant” in Swahili, wears a green outfit. A new release features Baby Chaba, a baby elephant named after a real baby who was rescued alongside her mother by Lek Chailert, the founder of the The Elephant Nature Park, in August 2021.The purchase comes with Baby Chaba and a book that explains her story. The Elephant Project website shows a list of elephants that have already benefited from the company with a bit of history about each elephant’s situation and progress. The mission has now also spread to support g the rescue and rehabilitation (修复) of big cats who like elephants and other wildlife, suffer from n humane treatment, competition for resources and loss of habitat. 8 What drove Kristian to found The Elephant Project? A. Her deep love and empathy for the abused animals. B. Her witness to the abused elephants in Thailand and America. C. Her intention to protect and recover the world’s wild animals. D. Her company’s making profit from the sail of Kiki and Tembo. 9. What do you know about Kiki and Tembo? A. Only children show some adoration on Kiki and Tembo. B. Kiki and Tembo was not easy to hug in when being designed. C. Kiki and Tembo are designed only to make some money. D. Many adults also show some interest in Kiki and Tembo. 10. Where does the profit from the sail of Kiki and Tembo go? A. To protect the environment in the developing countries. B. To supply and aid abused elephants in Kenya and Thailand. C. To protect wild animals from being illegally hunted in Kenya. D. Mainly to support the operation of The Elephant Project. 11. What might be the best title of the article? A. An Abused Elephant was Rescued by a Company B. Everyone should Try to Protect the Abused Elephant C. A Company Sets out to Save Abused Elephants D. Kiki and Tembo have Found a Way into the Market. D With the fast development of astronomy, astronomers are eager to find a hint of the familiar planets that resemble Earth. By pushing technology to the limits, astronomers are rapidly approaching the day when they can find another Earth. The most direct approach is to take a picture of it with a telescope. However, a more effective way is to use “the Doppler technique”. This involves analyzing starlight for evidence that the star’s movement is affected by the gravitational pull of a planet. Nowadays, astronomers can tell when a planet is pulling its star by only one meter a second — about human walking speed. That’s enough to detect a giant planet in a big orbit, or a small planet if it’s close to its star. Another approach is to watch a star for a slight dip in its brightness. This occurs when an orbiting planet passes in front of the star and blocks part of its light. At most, a tenth of all planetary systems are oriented so that these mini-eclipses (日食，月食) — called transits (凌日) — are visible from Earth. So, astronomers have to monitor a lot of stars to capture just a few transits. The dream of astronomers is to discover a rocky planet roughly the size of Earth orbiting in a habitable zone, one that is neither too hot nor too cold to support life. If they succeed, they will have found what biologists believe could be a promising residence for life. The best places to look may be dwarf stars. Smaller than the sun, dwarf stars are plentiful; seven of the ten stars nearest to Earth are dwarf stars. They also provide a steady supply of sunlight to any life-bearing planets within their habitable zone. Additionally, dwarf stars are dim (昏暗的), so the habitable zone lies closer in. If the planet is closer to the star, it’s easier for astronomers to detect a transit observation. A close-in planet also has a stronger pull on its star. That makes it easier to detect with the Doppler method. 12. What are astronomers keen to find out? A. Why astronomy develops so fast. B. How technology helps observe stars. C. Where Earth-like planets are in space. D. What is the direct approach to finding a planet’s gravity. 13. Why do astronomers have to monitor a lot of stars to capture transits? A. Transits last a very short period of time. B. Most planetary systems don’t have transits. C. Transits only occur for a small number of stars. D. No more than 10% planetary systems have visible transits from Earth. 14. Why may dwarf stars be good places to spot Earth-like planets? A. Dwarf stars are limited in number. B. Their planets are close to the Earth. C The closeness of the habitable zone to dwarf stars aids detection. D. The brightness of dwarf stars to Earth improves their visibility. 15. What is the author’s attitude to the discovery of another Earth? A. Confident. B. Doubtful. C. Negative. D. Unconcerned. 第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 If you’ve had a bad night’s sleep, or you’ve just got too much to do, the last thing you want to be told is to “be positive!” ____16____. Of course, developing a positive attitude is easier said than done -it doesn’t come naturally to everyone. When you’re feeling down, it is hard to be optimistic. But a study has found that people who are optimists are more likely to live longer than those who have a more negative approach to life. So, maybe once you think of a longer life, ____17____. The study concluded that optimists may find it easier to control emotions and get less stressed. And as stress impacts on the immune system, ____18____. Professor Lewina Lee from Boston University said: “Our findings speak to the possibility that raising levels of optimism may promote longevity and healthy aging. ”And she advises that pessimists could benefit from doing things like imagining a future where everything turns out well. But if you’re a ‘glass half empty’ type of person, could seeing the world through rose-tinted glasses work for you? Every bean has its black. ____19____. Some people say it’s best to celebrate the positives and ignore the negative parts of our lives. ____20____. Vicki Siska says “Music feeds my soul, a sense of humour keeps things in perspective”. Pippa Kennedy says “being grateful for what you have!” Other people recommend doing yoga and meditation as well as staying fit to help maintain a positive outlook on life. A. Accepting this helps us control our emotions B. Accept it and make efforts to improve yourself C. it’s possible that optimists better handle infections D. But having this mindset could have many benefits E. But it could help you have a positive outlook on life F. it might encourage you to have a more hopeful outlook on life G. People have their personal advice on keeping a positive approach to life 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。 It was a beautiful day with the sun shining brightly. ___21___ to spend some time outdoors, I went up the mountain with Uncle Jimmy. The mountain was not easy to climb and had tough rocks and streams on it. In the end, tired and hot, I couldn’t go any further. ___22___, we went back down the mountain in the end. On the way back down, Uncle Jimmy asked me a question, which ___23___ me speechless for a second: “What’s your dream, young lady?” “I have no idea”, I answered after thinking for a while. Then he smiled and told me about his ___24___. He didn’t ___25___ well at school when he was a student. Although ___26___ thought he could succeed, he knew ___27___ that his dream was to be a ___28___. “I knew I wasn’t ___29___ when it came to studying, so I tried to buy snacks from a nearby market and sell them after class,” he told me. After he left school, he started selling different goods to ______30______ which one was most attractive to customers. Of course, he often had no money in his pocket, but however challenging life was, he never gave up. “There is no doubt that a person who puts in a great deal of ______31______ to reach his or her goal will have good luck at some point. The meaning of life is to ______32______ your dream,” he said in a gentle voice. That night I could not fall asleep. With my eyes wide open, I lay in bed tossing and turning asking myself, “What’s my motivation?” I wanted to be a top student, but the hard work meant putting everything into following my passion. If I find myself ______33______ willpower, what should I do? Leaving home early the next morning, I climbed the mountain again all by myself. It made me think: if we don’t experience the climb, how can we get to enjoy the scenery on the top of the mountain? At last, I reached the top and was ______34______ by the warm breeze and sunshine. Nothing could be more ______35______ than that. 21. A. Concerned B. Eager C. Satisfied D. Unwilling 22. A. Therefore B. However C. Meanwhile D. Furthermore 23. A. left B. caused C. pushed D. brought 24. A. career B. story C. idea D. confusion 25. A. behave B. revise C. perform D. impress 26. A. somebody B. everybody C. nobody D. anybody 27. A. rapidly B. directly C. shortly D. clearly 28. A. worker B. officer C. deliveryman D. businessman 29. A. skilled B. gifted C. graceful D. knowledgeable 30. A. check out B. take out C. work out D. give out 31. A. talent B. pressure C. effort D. source 32. A. follow B. change C. make D. control 33. A. requesting B. sharing C. lacking D. holding 34. A. shocked B. focused C. honored D. greeted 35. A. unexpected B. pleasant C. relaxing D. challenging 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。 Lion Dance, a folk show acted by people ___36___ (wrap) around in lion costume, is usually performed during the Chinese New Year and other Chinese traditional, cultural and religious festivals. It may also be performed ___37___ important occasions such as business opening events, special celebrations or wedding ___38___ (ceremony), or may be used, as we know, ___39___ (entertain) special guests by the Chinese communities. There are usually two performers in a lion dance, one handling the lion’s head while ___40___ other playing the body and tail. ___41___ impresses audience most are all kinds of lions’ movements conducted to the music played by gongs and drums. With the Chinese migrating abroad, lion dance is famous all over the world, ___42___ (particular) in Southeast Asian countries; Each country and region, however, has their own dancing styles, of ___43___ the most well-known is Southern Lion Dance that originated from Guangdong Province. In Hongkong, ever since the 1980s when Chinese classic and martial arts movies enjoyed great ___44___ (popular), kong fu movies including Jet Li’s “Huang Feihong” ____45____ (reach) a large audience and attracted movie lovers all around the world, whatever their races or ages. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 为丰富学生们的课外生活，你校将举办以 “Traditional Chinese Drama” 为主题的展览。请你代表学生会用英语写一则通知，内容包括： 1. 展览时间、地点； 2. 展览内容、意义； 3. 鼓励学生参展。 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。 Notice __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Student Union 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。 From Lemonade Stand to Dreamland: the Boy Who Built a Home Thirteen-year-old Ethan was no ordinary kid. While his peers were lost in video games, he managed a lemonade stand near the trailer (活动房屋) park he called home with his mother. His stand was simple - a table, a huge bottle, and a sign - but it was the cornerstone of his dream to improve his mother’s life. Ethan’s mother worked tirelessly at several jobs to make ends meet. Their trailer was old and worn, but Ethan determined to provide her with a real house, free from worries of various house problems. He saved every penny from his lemonade sales in a box under his bed, calling it “House Fund”. Every day, he imagined it growing big enough to make his dream come true. Ethan’s determination led him to seek additional ways to earn money. He cleaned shoes, washed windows, and assisted the elderly with groceries. Despite his long days, Ethan never let his schoolwork slip. He knew that doing well in school was key to a better future, and he dreamed of attending college one day, though he knew that the dream was even further out of reach than the house. Still, he held onto it, just as tightly as he held onto his belief that hard work would pay off someday. One hot summer afternoon, while Ethan was manning his lemonade stand, a man in a black car pulled up. Dressed in a sharp suit, he stepped out and walked over to the stand. He seemed out of place in the run-down neighborhood, but his warm smile put Ethan at ease. Over a glass of lemonade, he learned of Ethan’s wish to buy his mom a house. He was impressed by Ethan’s ambition and offered him a hundred-dollar bill, calling it an investment (投资) in his future. He wasn’t just generous; he sent tutors to help Ethan with his studies. With their guidance, Ethan’s grades improved dramatically, including his confidence. 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。 Years passed, and Ethan’s hard work paid off. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ One bright morning, Ethan stood with his mother in front of a beautiful new house. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$