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陕西师大附中2024―2025学年度第一学期 期末考试高二年级英语试题 （考试时间：120分钟，试卷满分：150分） 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10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. Where is Matthew now? A. In a car B. In a garden C. At a party. 2. What are the speakers probably doing? A. Discussing a biology project. B. Applying to universities. C. Signing up for classes. 3. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Count calories B. Work out regularly C. Get a private trainer 4. What will Catherine do next Saturday? A. Invite some students to her house. B. Attend a sports event. C. Design some posters. 5. Why doesn't the woman look good? A. She had a high fever. B. She drank too much water. C. She was exposed to the sun for too long. 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。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回符第6至7题。 6. How does the man sound at the beginning of the conversation? A. Worried B. Relaxed C. Surprised 7. What does the man probably do now? A. He’s a writer B. He’s a teacher C. He’s a doctor 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What does the girl want from his father? A. A Christmas gift B. Some cash C. Some make-up products 9. What do we know about Emily and Grace? A. They are the girl’s classmates. B. They invited the girl to go shopping. C. They bought some new beauty products. 10 What is the man’s suggestion for his daughter? A. Working on building confidence. B. Saving money for Christmas. C. Working part-time to earn money. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题. 11. Where does the conversation take place? A. At an airport B. In a hotel C. At a tourist attraction 12 Which country is the woman from? A. Abu Dhabi B. South Korea C. Monaco 13. Why did the man leave his hometown? A. To do business. B. To go on vacation. C. To pursue education abroad. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Salesman and consumer. B. Lawyer and client. C. Restaurant owner and diner. 15. How did the woman probably feel at first? A. Uneasy B. Regretful C. Thrilled. 16. What color is the woman’s phone? A. Black B. Pink C. White. 17. What photo does the woman have on her phone’s home screen? A. A picture of her cat. B. A picture of her on the beach. C. A picture of her and her sister. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What should students do after they find the musical instrument they like? A. Find Ms. Anderson. B. Contact their parents. C. Discuss with band members. 19. Why does the speaker recommend learning a musical instrument? A. It helps with social skills. B. It improves students’ academic performance. C It teaches students how to practice and read music. 20. What is the fee for playing the guitar per year? A.$50. B.$60. C.$70. 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 Choice of Walks for Beginner and Experienced Walkers The Carlow Autumn Walking Festival is a great opportunity for the beginner, experienced or advanced walker to enjoy the challenges of Carlow’s mountain hikes or the peace of its woodland walks. Walk 1 — The Natural World With environmentalist Éanna Lamhna as the guide, this walk promises to be an informative tour. Walkers are sure to learn lots about the habitats and natural world of the Blackstairs. Date and Time: Saturday, 1st October, at 09:00 Start Point: Scratoes Bridge Walk Duration: 6 hours Walk 2 — Introduction to Hillwalking Emmanuel Chappard, an experienced guide, has a passion for making the great outdoors accessible to all. This mountain walk provides an insight into the skills required for hillwalking to ensure you get the most from future walking trips. Date and Time: Sunday, 2nd October, at 09:00 Start Point: Deerpark Car Park Walk Duration: 5 hours Walk 3 — Moonlight Under the Stars Walking at night-time is a great way to step out of your comfort zone. Breathtaking views of the lowlands of Carlow can be enjoyed in the presence of welcoming guides from local walking clubs. A torch (手电筒) along with suitable clothing is essential for walking in the dark. Those who are dressed inappropriately will be refused permission to participate. Date and Time: Saturday, 1st October, at 18:30 Start Point: The Town Hall Walk Duration: 3 hours Walk 4 — Photographic Walk in Kilbrannish Forest This informative walk led by Richard Smyth introduces you to the basic principles of photography in the wild. Bring along your camera and enjoy the wonderful views along this well-surfaced forest path. Date and Time: Sunday, 2nd October, at 11:45 Start Point: Kilbrannish Forest Recreation Area Walk Duration: 1.5 hours 1. Which walk takes the shortest time? A. The Natural World. B. Introduction to Hillwalking. C. Moonlight Under the Stars. D. Photographic Walk in Kilbrannish Forest. 2. What are participants in Walk 3 required to do? A. Wear proper clothes. B. Join a walking club. C. Get special permits. D. Bring a survival guide. 3. What do the four walks have in common? A. They involve difficult climbing. B. They are for experienced walkers. C. They share the same start point. D. They are scheduled for the weekend. 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了参加卡洛秋季徒步节的几种步行方案，及其日期、起点和步行时间等相关细节。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。通读全文，根据文章所给出的四种方案中的“Walk Duration (步行时间)”部分比较可知，“Walk 4 — Photographic Walk in Kilbrannish Forest (步行4——基尔布兰尼什森林摄影步行)”的步行时间是1.5小时，用时最短。故选D项。 2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章“Walk 3 — Moonlight Under the Stars (步行3——星光下的月光)”部分中的“Those who are dressed inappropriately will be refused permission to participate.(穿着不当的人将被拒绝参加)”可知，第三种步行方案的参与者需要穿合适的衣服。故选A项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据四种步行方案中的“Date and Time (日期和时间)”部分比较可知，这四种方案都被安排在周末。故选D项。 B Turning soil, pulling weeds, and harvesting cabbage sound like tough work for middle and high school kids. And at first it is, says Abby Jaramillo, who with another teacher started Urban Sprouts, a school garden program at four low-income schools. The program aims to help students develop science skills, environmental awareness, and healthy lifestyles. Jaramillo’s students live in neighborhoods where fresh food and green space are not easy to find and fast food restaurants outnumber grocery stores. “The kids literally come to school with bags of snacks and large bottles of soft drinks,” she says. “They come to us thinking vegetables are awful, dirt is awful, insects are awful.” Though some are initially scared of the insects and turned off by the dirt, most are eager to try something new. Urban Sprouts’ classes, at two middle schools and two high schools, include hands-on experiments such as soil testing, flower-and-seed dissection, tastings of fresh or dried produce, and work in the garden. Several times a year, students cook the vegetables they grow, and they occasionally make salads for their entire schools. Program evaluations show that kids eat more vegetables as a result of the classes. “We have students who say they went home and talked to their parents and now they’re eating differently,” Jaramillo says. She adds that the program’s benefits go beyond nutrition. Some students get so interested in gardening that they bring home seeds to start their own vegetable gardens. Besides, working in the garden seems to have a calming effect on Jaramillo’s special education students, many of whom have emotional control issues. “They get outside,” she says, “and they feel successful.” 4. What do we know about Abby Jaramillo? A. She used to be a health worker. B. She grew up in a low-income family. C. She owns a fast food restaurant. D. She is an initiator of Urban Sprouts. 5. What was a problem facing Jaramillo at the start of the program? A. The kids’ parents distrusted her. B. Students had little time for her classes. C. Some kids disliked garden work. D. There was no space for school gardens. 6. Which of the following best describes the impact of the program? A. Far-reaching. B. Predictable. C. Short-lived. D. Unidentifiable. 7. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Rescuing School Gardens B. Experiencing Country Life C. Growing Vegetable Lovers D. Changing Local Landscape 【答案】4. D 5. C 6. A 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了Abby Jaramillo等老师在低收入学校发起的培养学生科学能力，环保意识以及健康生活方式的Urban Sprouts花园项目，让学生种植蔬菜，对学生影响深远。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段的“And at first it is, says Abby Jaramillo, who with another teacher started Urban Sprouts, a school garden program at four low-income schools.(起初是这样的，艾比·哈拉米洛说，她和另一位老师在四所低收入学校启动了“Urban Sprouts”学校花园项目。)”可知，艾比·哈拉米洛是Urban Sprouts的发起者。故选D。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段的“she says. “They come to us thinking vegetables are awful, dirt is awful, insects are awful.” Though some are initially scared of the insects and turned off by the dirt, most are eager to try something new.(她说。“他们来找我们，认为蔬菜很可怕，泥土很可怕，昆虫也很可怕。”虽然有些人一开始害怕昆虫，对泥土感到厌烦，但大多数人都渴望尝试新的东西。)”可知，项目之初，一些学生不喜欢园艺工作。故选C。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“She adds that the program’s benefits go beyond nutrition. Some students get so interested in gardening that they bring home seeds to start their own vegetable gardens. Besides, working in the garden seems to have a calming effect on Jaramillo’s special education students, many of whom have emotional control issues. “They get outside,” she says, “and they feel successful.”(她补充说，该计划的好处不仅仅是营养。有些学生对园艺非常感兴趣，他们带回家种子开始自己的菜园。此外，在花园里工作似乎对Jaramillo的特殊教育学生有镇静作用，他们中的许多人都有情绪控制问题。“他们走了出去，”她说，“他们觉得成功。”)”可知，这个项目不仅给学生提供了有营养的食物，而且许多学生回家开创了自己的菜园，对有情绪控制问题的学生也起到了镇静作用，从而推知，该项目的影响是深远的。故选A。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段的“And at first it is, says Abby Jaramillo, who with another teacher started Urban Sprouts, a school garden program at four low-income schools. The program aims to help students develop science skills, environmental awareness, and healthy lifestyles.(起初是这样的，艾比·哈拉米洛说，她和另一位老师在四所低收入学校启动了“Urban Sprouts”学校花园项目。该项目旨在帮助学生培养科学技能、环保意识和健康的生活方式。)”和最后一段的“Some students get so interested in gardening that they bring home seeds to start their own vegetable gardens.(一些学生对园艺非常感兴趣，于是他们把种子带回家，开始种自己的菜园)”以及下文内容可知，文章主要讲述了Abby Jaramillo等老师在低收入学校发起的培养学生科学能力，环保意识以及健康生活方式的Urban Sprouts花园项目，让学生种植蔬菜，对学生影响深远。因此推断C项“蔬菜种植爱好者”符合文意，最适合作为本文标题。故选C。 【点睛】 C Nestled in the waters off the coast of Tuscany, Italy, an unusual seafloor sculpture park is safeguarding its ocean environment. Fisherman Antonio Verdi has been casting his nets in these waters since his youth along the Maremma coastline. It was in the 1980s that he began to notice the clear signs: the seabed was becoming barren, with exhausted fish stocks. Until recently, Antonio Verdi has found himself not only competing with the decline of ocean resources but also with threatening practices of illegal “bottom trawlers (拖网捕鱼的人)”, who randomly spoil a large quantity of ocean life as they fish, dragging a weighted net along the seafloor behind their boats. Antonio Verdi’s style of artisanal fishing (手工捕鱼), in contrast, is friendly to nature as damaging the ecosystem could reduce fishermen’s income. He understood that the success of his fishing activity was linked to the good state of the environment. The underwater “House of Fish” sculpture park, which was started in 2015, was encouraged by this fisherman. “One of the most effective solutions is to physically prevent trawling through artificial reefs, so I started working on this project, trying to combine the protection of the seabed with something that could also give an added value to our environment, something as beautiful as a sculpture, ” he stated. Sculptures or rocks can break weighted trawler nets. They can also function as artificial reefs, offering habitats for corals and other sea creatures. Due to the presence of the underwater sculptures. some species not seen in a long while such as groupers and lobsters have rejoined the waters. The sculpture park represents both an artistic expression and a defence against destructive seafloor trawling. Presently, 39 massive stone sculptures are scattered across the seabed along an area of Tuscan coastline near the town of Talamone. In the near future, Antonio Verdi hopes to extend his protective efforts in coastal waters. “The sea is still under threat,” he says, “and my mission to protect it continues.” 8. What does the underlined word “barren” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Unproductive. B. Delicate. C. Fruitful. D. Nutritious. 9. How does Antonio Verdi’s fishing differ from that of the illegal “bottom trawlers”? A. He uses larger nets to catch more fish. B. His method is less damaging to the ecosystem. C. He focuses on catching specific high-value fish. D. His fishing involves the use of underwater sculptures. 10. What impact has the sculpture park had on the local ocean life? A. A shift in the types of fish caught by local fishermen. B. A decrease in the number of fish due to the sculptures. C. The return of species that had previously disappeared from the area. D. The extinction of some species due to the increased human presence. 11. What is the relationship between human activities and the ocean environment according to this article? A. The ocean is too vast to be affected by human activities. B. Human activities have no significant impact on sea creatures. C. The only way to protect sea creatures is to prohibit human activities. D. Fishing should be in line with efforts to maintain a healthy ocean ecosystem. 【答案】8. A 9. B 10. C 11. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了意大利托斯卡纳海岸渔民Antonio Verdi通过创建海底雕塑公园，保护海洋环境并恢复海洋生物多样性。 【8题详解】 词句猜测题。由文章第二段中“It was in the 1980s that he began to notice the clear signs: the seabed was becoming barren, with exhausted fish stocks. (20世纪80年代，他开始注意到明显的迹象：海底变得barren，鱼类资源枯竭。)”可知，鱼类资源枯竭，海底变得不再能产出丰富的鱼类资源，即不肥沃、无产的，这里的barren意为“不肥沃，无产的”。A. Unproductive无生产力的；B. Delicate精致的；C. Fruitful硕果累累的；D. Nutritious营养丰富的。故选A。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。由文章第二段中“Until recently, Antonio Verdi has found himself not only competing with the decline of ocean resources but also with threatening practices of illegal “bottom trawlers (拖网捕鱼的人)”, who randomly spoil a large quantity of ocean life as they fish, dragging a weighted net along the seafloor behind their boats. (直到最近，Antonio Verdi发现自己不仅要与日益减少的海洋资源竞争，还要与非法“海底拖网渔船”的威胁行为竞争，这些渔船在捕鱼时拖着一张加重的网，沿着海底拖着，随机地破坏了大量的海洋生物。)”和第三段中“Antonio Verdi’s style of artisanal fishing (手工捕鱼), in contrast, is friendly to nature as damaging the ecosystem could reduce fishermen’s income. (相比之下，Antonio Verdi的手工捕鱼风格对自然是友好的，因为破坏生态系统会减少渔民的收入。)”可以推断出，Antonio Verdi的手工捕鱼方式对生态系统损害较小。故选B。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。由文章第四段中“Due to the presence of the underwater sculptures. some species not seen in a long while such as groupers and lobsters have rejoined the waters. The sculpture park represents both an artistic expression and a defence against destructive seafloor trawling. (因为水下雕塑的存在。一些很长一段时间未见的物种，如石斑鱼和龙虾，已经重新进入了水域。这座雕塑公园既是一种艺术表达，也是对破坏性海底拖网捕捞的防御。)”可知，雕塑公园的存在使之前消失的物种的回归。故选C。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段中“In the near future, Antonio Verdi hopes to extend his protective efforts in coastal waters. “The sea is still under threat,” he says, “and my mission to protect it continues.” (在不久的将来，安东尼奥·威尔第希望将他的保护工作扩展到沿海水域。“海洋仍然受到威胁，”他说，“我保护它的使命还在继续。”)”可以看出，人类活动应当与保护海洋生态系统的努力相协调，以确保海洋环境的健康，即捕鱼应该与维护健康海洋生态系统的努力保持一致。故选D。 D Lots of people are concerned about the ability that artificial intelligence (AI) has to copy their voices. When AI is used to make false recordings of things that a person never said, it is called a “deepfake (深度伪造).” However, AI is helping people who can no longer speak, regain a version of their voice. 21-year-old Alexis Bogan used to love singing along with songs by her favorite musicians like Taylor Swift. She was a singer in her school music group as a teenager. But last August, doctors successfully removed a tumor (肿瘤) from the back of her brain. Then Bogan had trouble speaking. Though she has regained some ability to speak, there is no sign that she will ever be able to speak like she used to. Last month, Bogan got her voice back in a way. Experts created a tool for her using AI. She uses a text-to-voice app on her phone by writing words and holding it up at the coffee shop so servers can hear her. The app uses OpenAI’s voice tool. Programmers trained the app using a 15-second sound recording from a cooking video Bogan made as a teenager. Most of the video had cooking sounds, so that is all they could use. But it was enough. The doctors are working with other patients to gather voice samples, hoping to bring the app to other hospitals around the world. But right now, the app, called Voice Engine, is not publicly available. The company is very limited in who we're giving the technology to because they want to be sure everyone whose voice is being used has given permission. Other AI companies, however, are making their voice-cloning services available to entertainment companies or other organizations. Bogan believes the technology will progress over time so that when she is older, she does not have to depend on the voice she had as a teenager. She is excited that she is contributing to a change that will help people who are currently using robotic-sounding voices. 12. What happened to Bogan last year? A. She had difficulty singing with famous singers. B. She had a failure in the operation on her brain. C. She failed to make her school music group. D. She lost voice after a brain surgery. 13. How does Bogan use the app tool? A. By writing down her needs in her phone. B. By making a 15-second sound recording. C. By recording a cooking video of herself. D. By copying the sound of a teenager. 14. What should the users of Voice Engine do first? A. Gather voice samples from patients. B. Permit OpenAI to use their voices. C. Record robotic-sounding voice themselves. D. Provide voice-cloning services for companies. 15. What might be the best title for the text? A. AI Generates a New Voice B. AI Can Spot Deepfake Easily C. AI Helps a Patient Regain Voice D. AI Recognizes Your Voice Well 【答案】12. D 13. A 14. B 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了AI技术在帮助失去说话能力的人恢复声音方面的积极作用，以及这种技术在未来的发展潜力和应用前景。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“But last August, doctors successfully removed a tumor (肿瘤) from the back of her brain. Then Bogan had trouble speaking.(但去年8月，医生成功地从她的大脑后部切除了一个肿瘤。然后，博根说话有困难。)”可知，Bogan 去年经历了脑部手术, 术后遇到了说话困难的问题。“Though she has regained some ability to speak, there is no sign that she will ever be able to speak like she used to.(虽然她已经恢复了一些说话的能力，但没有迹象表明她能像以前那样说话。)”这进一步证实了她失去了原本的说话能力。故选D。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“She uses a text-to-voice app on her phone by writing words and holding it up at the coffee shop so servers can hear her. (她使用手机上的文字转语音应用程序，写下文字，在咖啡店里拿着手机，这样服务员就能听到她的声音。)”可知， Bogan 使用 Voice Engine应用是通过在手机上输入文字，然后将手机扬声器朝向咖啡店的服务员，使他们能够听到合成的声音。故选A。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段中的“The company is very limited in who we're giving the technology to because they want to be sure everyone whose voice is being used has given permission.(该公司对我们向谁提供这项技术非常有限，因为他们想确保每个人的声音都得到了允许。)”可知，用户首先需要给予OpenAI 使用他们声音的许可。故选B。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。文章讲述了人工智能技术如何帮助像 Alexis Bogan 这样因健康问题而丧失语言能力的人，通过 AI 技术恢复了语音表达能力。第三段提到“Last month, Bogan got her voice back in a way. Experts created a tool for her using AI.(上个月，Bogan在某种程度上恢复了她的声音。专家们利用人工智能为她制作了一个工具。)”这句话直接支持了标题“AI Helps a Patient Regain Voice(人工智能帮助病人重获声音)”的准确性。故选C。 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。 As a high school student, you’re likely used to learning through reading textbooks. ___16___ This lies at the heart of “experiential appreciation”, a philosophy that encourages you to engage directly with the world around you. It’s about learning from real-life experiences, and discovering a more profound and engaging way to learn. To practice experiential appreciation, you can start by getting involved in hands-on activities related to your subjects. They will provide a firsthand understanding of the concepts you’re studying, making learning active and meaningful. So, try joining a sports team, picking up a paintbrush, or taking part in a local charity event. ___17___ As you dive deeper, immerse yourself fully in the surroundings and activities. When you’re in nature, don’t just look around. ___18___ Touching the leaves, feeling the wind and listening to the birds can enrich your learning and make each moment more memorable. ___19___ After trying something new, ask yourself what you learned and how it made you feel. Write in a journal or discuss it with friends. This self-discovery turns experiences into life lessons and offers a deeper understanding of the world. Experiential appreciation transforms learning from a task to be completed into a journey to be treasured. ___20___ So, explore the world around you, let every experience shape you, and discover the endless possibilities that await. This is the core of true learning, where every moment is a step towards a richer, more enlightened life. A. It extends learning far beyond textbooks. B. Now consider expanding your learning from just reading to actively participating. C. Instead, activate your senses for a stronger tie with it. D. Mind the impact of your actions on the environment. E. Take your experiences further by reflecting on them. F. Textbooks offer a systematic introduction to essential concepts and principles. G These activities bring learning to life. 【答案】16. B 17. G 18. C 19. E 20. A 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了“体验式欣赏”，一种鼓励你直接与周围的世界接触的学习方法。 【16题详解】 前文“As a high school student, you’re likely used to learning through reading textbooks.(作为一名高中生，你可能习惯于通过阅读教科书来学习)”表明高中生的学习方法是通过教科书学习，后文“This lies at the heart of “experiential appreciation”, a philosophy that encourages you to engage directly with the world around you.(这是“体验式欣赏”的核心，这是一种鼓励你与周围世界直接接触的哲学)”引出“体验式欣赏”的核心，即，空处所描述的核心内容，B选项“现在考虑把你的学习范围从阅读扩展到积极参与”描述“体验式欣赏”的核心。故选B。 【17题详解】 前文“To practice experiential appreciation, you can start by getting involved in hands-on activities related to your subjects. They will provide a firsthand understanding of the concepts you’re studying, making learning active and meaningful. So, try joining a sports team, picking up a paintbrush, or taking part in a local charity event.(要练习体验式欣赏，你可以从参与与你的主题相关的实践活动开始。他们将为你提供对所学概念的第一手理解，使学习变得积极而有意义。所以，试着加入一个运动队，拿起一支画笔，或者参加当地的慈善活动)”表示第一步应参与活动，前文列举了一些活动，G选项“这些活动使学习变得生动起来”表示这些活动的益处，符合语境。其中These activities与前文的活动相呼应。故选G。 【18题详解】 前文“As you dive deeper, immerse yourself fully in the surroundings and activities. When you’re in nature, don’t just look around.(当你潜入更深的地方，让自己完全沉浸在周围的环境和活动中。当你在大自然中，不要只是环顾四周)”表示应完全沉浸，说明在大自然中不应该怎么做，空处应表示在大自然应该做的事情，C选项“相反，激活你的感官，与它建立更紧密的联系”为具体应该做的事情，表示如何与大自然建立联系。故选C。 【19题详解】 后文“After trying something new, ask yourself what you learned and how it made you feel. Write in a journal or discuss it with friends.(在尝试新事物后，问问自己你学到了什么，它给你带来了什么感觉。写日记或与朋友讨论)”表明应反思自己的感觉和经历，E选项“进一步反思你的经历”总领下文。故选E。 【20题详解】 前文“Experiential appreciation transforms learning from a task to be completed into a journey to be treasured.(体验式欣赏将学习从一项需要完成的任务转变为一段值得珍惜的旅程)”表明体“体验式欣赏”的意义，A选项“它使学习远远超出课本”同样表明“体验式欣赏”应超越课本，与文章开头相呼应，符合主旨。故选A。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 It wasn’t love at first sight between Simon and me. In fact, I was initially unwilling to ____21____ him. I had been promised a purebred Labrador (纯种拉布拉多犬). But when we met in 2004, he turned out to be a street dog, ____22____ to be a Labrador mix. He displayed aggression (攻击性) and I was ____23____ him. Nevertheless, we took him home. My dad said the dog was about six months old, judging by his ____24____ figure. After a few days, Simon became less aggressive, and we began to ___25___ a deep bond. I would take him everywhere — no need for a ___26___. One day, while we were heading through a crowd, I ___27___ Simon. We were far from home, having arrived there by bus, so he couldn’t ___28___ the path as he would have had we walked. After ____29____ searching for him all day, I returned home empty-handed, only to find him waiting for me. This ____30____ opened a new world to Simon, as he realized he could go out ____31____ and come home as he pleased. I let him be, knowing that he would ___32___. He never grew taller, so it wasn’t a matter of his ____33____ — he was just short. He lived his first life on the streets, the second as a(n) ____34____ pet and the third combining the best of both worlds. Whenever someone ____35____ about his breed, I would respond “A street fighter.” 21. A. entertain B. assess C. adopt D. recall 22. A. aiming B. appearing C. pretending D. training 23. A. excited about B. curious about C. proud of D. fearful of 24. A. strange B. short C. gentle D. parental 25. A. regain B. balance C. ignore D. form 26. A. lead B. shelter C. trial D. pleasure 27. A. encountered B. adjusted C. approached D. lost 28. A. mark B. forget C. leave D. correct 29. A. unwillingly B. secretly C. carelessly D. tirelessly 30. A. assumption B. experience C. arrangement D. behavior 31. A. on time B. on duty C. by himself D. by force 32. A. flee B. defend C. return D. wander 33. A. figure B. personality C. diet D. age 34. A. domestic B. abandoned C. adorable D. lonely 35. A. heard B. inquired C. complained D. worried 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. D 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. C 33. D 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者与一只流浪狗Simon从初次见面的不情愿到建立深厚感情的故事，展现了人与宠物之间的信任与陪伴。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：事实上，我最初不愿意收养他。A. entertain娱乐；B. assess评估；C. adopt收养；D. recall回忆。根据后文“I had been promised a purebred Labrador”及“He displayed aggression”可知，作者原本期待一只纯种拉布拉多犬，但Simon是一只流浪狗且表现出攻击性，因此作者起初不情愿“收养”它。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但当我们在2004年见面时，他原来是一只流浪狗，看起来是拉布拉多混血犬。A. aiming旨在；B. appearing看起来；C. pretending假装；D. training训练。根据后文“to be a Labrador mix”可知，此处描述Simon的外貌特征，appear to be表示“看起来是”，符合语境。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查形容词短语辨析。句意：它表现出攻击性，我很害怕它。A. excited about对……感到兴奋；B. curious about对……感到好奇；C. proud of以……为骄傲；D. fearful of害怕。根据前文“He displayed aggression”可知，这只狗有攻击性，所以作者很害怕它。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我爸爸说他根据这只狗的体型判断它大约有六个月大。A. strange奇怪的；B. short短的，矮的；C. gentle温柔的；D. parental父母的。根据前文“My dad said the dog was about six months old”及后文“figure”可知，作者爸爸是通过这只狗的体型来判断它的年龄的，它只有六个月大，应该是矮小的。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：几天后，Simon的攻击性减弱了，我们开始建立起深厚的感情。A. regain重新获得；B. balance平衡；C. ignore忽视；D. form形成，建立。根据后文“a deep bond”可知，作者和这只狗建立起深厚的感情。故选D。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我会带它去任何地方——不需要牵引绳。A. lead(牵狗用的)皮带，绳索；B. shelter庇护；C. trial试验；D. pleasure快乐。根据语境及空前“no need for a”和后文狗的丢失可知，作者会带这只狗去任何地方，且不需要牵引绳。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：有一天，当我们穿过人群时，我弄丢了Simon。A. encountered遇到；B. adjusted调整；C. approached靠近；D. lost丢失。根据后文“searching for him all day”可知，作者弄丢了这只狗。故选D。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们离家很远，是坐公共汽车到那里的，所以他不能像我们走路时那样标记路线。A. mark记住(路线)，标记(路径)；B. forget忘记；C. leave离开；D. correct纠正。根据前文“We were far from home, having arrived there by bus”可知，作者是坐公交车到那里的，所以这只狗不能像走路时那样标记路线。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：在不知疲倦地寻找了他一整天后，我空手而归，却发现他在等我。A. unwillingly不情愿地；B. secretly秘密地；C. carelessly粗心地；D. tirelessly不知疲倦地。根据前文提到作者与Simon建立起深厚的感情及后文“searching for him all day”可知，作者很担心Simon，所以不知疲倦地找了一整天。故选D。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这次经历为西蒙打开了一个新世界，因为他意识到自己可以随心所欲地独自外出和回家。A. assumption假设；B. experience经历；C. arrangement安排；D. behavior行为。根据前文讲述的作者弄丢狗又找到狗的经历，及后文“opened a new world to Simon”可知，这次经历为西蒙打开了一个新世界。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：这次经历为西蒙打开了一个新世界，因为他意识到自己可以随心所欲地独自外出和回家。A. on time准时；B. on duty值班；C. by himself独自地；D. by force武力地。根据前文“only to find him waiting for me.”西蒙能够自己找到回家的路可知，它意识到自己可以独自外出和回家。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我让他自由活动，因为我知道他会回来的。A. flee逃跑；B. defend防御；C. return返回；D. wander徘徊。根据前文讲述的西蒙能够自己找到回家的路可知，作者知道它会回来的。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他从来没有长高过，所以这不是他年龄的问题——他只是矮。A. figure身材；B. personality个性；C. diet饮食；D. age年龄。根据前文“My dad said the dog was about six months old, judging by his ____ figure.”及“He never grew taller”和后文“he was just short”可知，爸爸曾认为这只狗身材矮小是因为年龄，但他没有长高，说明这不是年龄问题，而是它本身就矮。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他第一段生命生活在街头，第二段生命作为一只家养宠物，第三段生命则结合了两者的优点。A. domestic家养的；B. abandoned被遗弃的；C. adorable可爱的；D. lonely孤独的。根据前文“He lived his first life on the streets”可知，这只狗原本是一只流浪狗，被作者带回家后成为了家养宠物。故选A。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：每当有人询问他的品种时，我都会回答“街头斗士”。A. heard听说；B. inquired询问；C. complained抱怨；D. worried担心。根据后文“ I would respond “A street fighter.””可知，有人询问这只狗的品种时，作者会回答“街头斗士”。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。 Macau, a pearl on the southern coast of China, is celebrating its 25th anniversary of returning to the motherland on December 20th, 2024. ____36____ its return in 1999, Macau has made significant progress under the “One Country, Two Systems” principle, maintaining its unique cultural identity and ___37___ (integrate) more closely with the Chinese mainland at the same time. ____38____ (commit) to developing economy over the years, Macau has seen a significant____39____ (transform), with its GDP skyrocketing from MOP 51.9 billion in 1999 to nearly MOP 379.5 billion in 2023, making it one of Asia's wealthiest cities. This growth depends on the flourishing tourism and gaming industries, ___40___ have brought enormous wealth to Macau and its residents. Culturally, Macau has thrived as a unique melting pot, which combines Eastern and Western cultures. In the past 25 years, it has made great efforts.____41____ (protect) and promote its cultural heritage, and cultural prosperity has become one of the ___42___ (highlight) of Macau’s development. Socially, the living standards of the people have been____43____ (visible) improved. Recent years____44____ (witness) a growing investment in education, healthcare, and housing. For instance, the investment in education has doubled in the past decade, ensuring a well-educated population. In conclusion, Macau’s success under the “One Country, Two Systems” principle is_____45_____ splendid chapter (篇章), demonstrating its vitality and the far sightedness of this great concept. 【答案】36. Since 37. integrating 38. Committed 39. transformation 40. which 41. to protect 42. highlights 43. visibly 44. have witnessed 45. a 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章围绕澳门回归祖国25周年这一主题，从经济、文化、社会等多个方面进行了详细的阐述和说明，展示了澳门在“一国两制”原则下取得的显著成就和进步。 【36题详解】 考查介词。句意：自1999年回归以来，澳门在“一国两制”原则下取得了显著进展，既保持了自身独特的文化特色，又与中国内地实现了更紧密的融合。结合后文现在完成时  has made，空处为介词形式，意为“自从”，用“since”引导；出现在句首，首字母大写。故填Since。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：自1999年回归以来，澳门在“一国两制”原则下取得了显著进展，既保持了自身独特的文化特色，又与中国内地实现了更紧密的融合。空处为非谓语动词担当状语；主语“Macau”和动词“integrate”之间为主动关系，用现在分词形式。故填integrating。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：多年来，澳门致力于经济发展，实现了巨大的转变。空处为非谓语动词担当状语；主语“Macau”和动词“commit”之间为被动关系，用过去分词形式；出现在句首，首字母大写。故填Committed。 【39题详解】 考查名词。句意：多年来，澳门致力于经济发展，实现了巨大的转变。空处为名词单数形式担当宾语。故填transformation。 【40题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：这种增长得益于蓬勃发展的旅游业和博彩业，这些产业为澳门及其居民带来了巨额财富。空处为定语从句的关系词；先行词为“the flourishing tourism and gaming industries”，在非限制性定语从句中担当主语，用关系代词which引导。故填which。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在过去25年里，澳门大力保护和弘扬自身的文化遗产，文化繁荣成为澳门发展的一大亮点。空处为非谓语动词担当目的状语，用动词不定式形式。故填to protect。 【42题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：在过去25年里，澳门大力保护和弘扬自身的文化遗产，文化繁荣成为澳门发展的一大亮点。固定搭配：one of +名词的复数形式，意为“……之一”。故填highlights。 【43题详解】 考查副词。句意：在社会层面，民众的生活水平得到了显著提高。修饰动词用副词形式。故填visibly。 【44题详解】 考查谓语动词。句意：近年来，澳门在教育、医疗和住房方面的投入不断增加。空处为本句谓语动词；根据“recent”可推测，本句时态为现在完成时；主语为“years”，复数，和动词“witness”之间为主动关系。故填have witnessed。 【45题详解】 考查冠词。句意：总之，澳门在“一国两制”原则下取得的成功是辉煌的篇章，彰显了这一伟大构想的强大生命力和远见卓识。修饰名词单数，表泛指，用不定冠词a。故填a。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假设你是李华，下周爱尔兰某高中师生将到访你校，参加你校举办的科技周活动，作为学生会负责人，请你写一则欢迎辞。内容包括： 1. 表达欢迎； 2. 活动介绍。 注意: 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯； 3, 开头己为你写好, 不计入总词数。 Dear teachers and students, I’m Li Hua the leader of Student Union. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear teachers and students, I’m Li Hua, the leader of Student Union. It is my great honor to give a speech on behalf of our members. To begin with, I would like to extend our warm welcome to our guests from Ireland. It is with great pleasure that we host this exchange program, as it provides an excellent opportunity for us to learn from each other. During your stay, we will participate in a science fair organized by my club members to appreciate some innovative hand-made scientific works. In addition, a series of lectures on science and technology will also be available, which will give students more insight into the latest scientific development. Once again, welcome to our school! Let us embrace this opportunity to broaden our horizons and deepen our understanding of science and technology. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。下周爱尔兰某高中科技社师生将到访你校，参加你校举办的科技周活动。要求考生作为学生会负责人写一则欢迎辞。 【详解】1.词汇积累 发表演讲：give a speech→deliver a lecture 参加： participate in→join in/take part in/be involved in 此外： in addition→besides 机会： opportunity→chance 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I’m Li Hua, the leader of our school’s Science and Technology Club. 拓展句：I’m Li Hua, who is the leader of our school’s Science and Technology Club. 【点睛】[高分句型1]In addition, a series of lectures on science and technology will also be available, which will give students more insight into the latest scientific development.(运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句) [高分句型2]It is with great pleasure that we host this exchange program, as it provides an excellent opportunity for us to learn from each other.(运用了“it is+强调成份+that+其他”构成的强调句以及as引导的原因状语从句) 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据内容和所给的段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Link struck a match and pushed the pile of grass to one side with his foot. By the light of the match, he discovered a dog curled up (蜷缩) in a heap, with one foreleg stuck awkwardly out in front of him at an impossible angle. Although the dog was in great pain, he still gazed at the man who bent above him softly, with a mixture of pride and need for help in his brown eyes. Moved by such an expression, Link knelt down to examine his hurts. He recognized the dog as a collie (柯利牧羊犬). The collie reminded him that several years before, he had ever witnessed one Airedale thrown from a car and killed by a close-following vehicle. Judging by the mud on the dog’s snowy chest and the oily marks on his back, he guessed this collie might have suffered a similar fate (命运), landing so heavily that it broke his front leg and ended up in the ditch covered in mud and oil. Link couldn’t imagine how long the dog had been lying there in pain. Seeing the serious hurts and hearing his howl (嚎叫) of pain, Link was at a loss, not knowing how to help him out successfully. He had planned to leave him behind but a voice inside him encouraged him to step forward bravely. Then Link suddenly realized that maybe the kindest thing to do for the dog was put him out of his suffering. He gently approached the badly hurt animal, whispering softly, “Sorry, honey! Forgive me please!” Picking up a stone off the ground with a heavy heart, Link turned back to where the dog lay, thinking to himself, “How terrible! Do I have the right to end his life?” His heart beat wildly as he cast scared glances on the dog. However, at the thought of his closed eyes and howls, he finally made the toughest decision. Watching the poor dog closely, he balanced the rock and prepared to deliver the deadly blow. 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。 Paragraph 1: Link was about to strike with all his strength when the dog opened his eyes. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: The doctor in the pet hospital took the dog into the operating room. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Link was about to strike with all his strength when the dog opened his eyes. He attempted to sit up but he couldn’t even move a step because of his serious injuries. However, after several attempts, he finally succeeded in standing up with a howl of pain, which surprised Link greatly. He stepped back and back, a sense of pity and guilt overwhelming him and the stone in his hands dropped to the ground unconsciously. He took off his overcoat in a hurry and coated the dog with care. His watery eyes welled up with pain but a light of hope. Link at once took the dog and headed to the nearest pet hospital. The doctor in the pet hospital took the dog into the operating room. After the door was closed, Link walked up and down, waiting outside of the room anxiously. Though the vet told him that they would spare no effort to save the dog, it was really in bad condition. In the bottom of his heart, he hoped the dog could go through the operation. It took a long time before the door reopened. He walked up and asked how it was going.The vet comforted him and told him that the operation went very well, leading him to the next office. Until then did he breathe a sign of relief. 【解析】 【导语】本文以一只受伤的柯利牧羊犬为线索。文章讲述了Link原本打算结束一只严重受伤、濒临死亡的狗狗的痛苦，但在最后一刻被狗狗强烈的生存意志所触动，决定救助并带它前往医院，最终狗狗手术成功，让Link松了一口气的故事。这体现了对生命的尊重和动物顽强生命力的主题。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段句首内容“Link正准备使出全身的力气去打，这时狗睁开了眼睛。”可知，第一段可以描写Link改变想法，打算拯救这条牧羊犬的性命。  ②由第二段句首内容“宠物医院的医生把狗带进了手术室。”可知，第二段可以描写Link把牧羊犬送到宠物医院后，焦急地等待着医生对牧羊犬的治疗结果。 2.续写线索：准备使出全身力气——牧羊犬不顾伤势站起来——怜悯内疚地扔掉石头——送狗去宠物医院——医生救治牧羊犬——牧羊犬安全后松了一口气 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①尝试做某事：attempt to do/try to do ②朝……走去：head to/make one’s way to ③不遗余力地去做某事：spare no effort to do/do everything in one’s power to do 情绪类 ①眼中充满了泪水：His watery eyes welled up/Tears began to gather in his eyes ②使吃惊：surprise/astonish/amaze 【点睛】【高分句型1】However, after several attempts, he finally succeeded in standing up with a howl of pain, which surprised Link greatly. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】Though the vet told him that they would spare no effort to save the dog, it was really in bad condition.(运用了though引导的让步状语从句以及that引导的宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 陕西师大附中2024―2025学年度第一学期 期末考试高二年级英语试题 （考试时间：120分钟，试卷满分：150分） 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10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. Where is Matthew now? A. In a car B. In a garden C. At a party. 2. What are the speakers probably doing? A. Discussing a biology project. B. Applying to universities. C. Signing up for classes. 3. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Count calories B. Work out regularly C. Get a private trainer 4. What will Catherine do next Saturday? A. Invite some students to her house. B. Attend a sports event. C. Design some posters. 5. Why doesn't the woman look good? A. She had a high fever. B. She drank too much water. C. She was exposed to the sun for too long. 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。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回符第6至7题。 6. How does the man sound at the beginning of the conversation? A. Worried B. Relaxed C. Surprised 7. What does the man probably do now? A. He’s a writer B. He’s a teacher C. He’s a doctor 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What does the girl want from his father? A. A Christmas gift B. Some cash C. Some make-up products 9. What do we know about Emily and Grace? A. They are the girl’s classmates. B. They invited the girl to go shopping. C. They bought some new beauty products. 10. What is the man’s suggestion for his daughter? A. Working on building confidence. B Saving money for Christmas. C. Working part-time to earn money. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题. 11. Where does the conversation take place? A. At an airport B. In a hotel C. At a tourist attraction 12. Which country is the woman from? A. Abu Dhabi B. South Korea C. Monaco 13. Why did the man leave his hometown? A. To do business. B. To go on vacation. C. To pursue education abroad. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Salesman and consumer. B. Lawyer and client. C. Restaurant owner and diner. 15. How did the woman probably feel at first? A. Uneasy B. Regretful C. Thrilled. 16. What color is the woman’s phone? A. Black B. Pink C. White. 17. What photo does the woman have on her phone’s home screen? A. A picture of her cat. B. A picture of her on the beach. C. A picture of her and her sister. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What should students do after they find the musical instrument they like? A Find Ms. Anderson. B. Contact their parents. C. Discuss with band members. 19. Why does the speaker recommend learning a musical instrument? A. It helps with social skills. B. It improves students’ academic performance. C It teaches students how to practice and read music. 20. What is the fee for playing the guitar per year? A.$50. B.$60. C.$70. 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 Choice of Walks for Beginner and Experienced Walkers The Carlow Autumn Walking Festival is a great opportunity for the beginner, experienced or advanced walker to enjoy the challenges of Carlow’s mountain hikes or the peace of its woodland walks. Walk 1 — The Natural World With environmentalist Éanna Lamhna as the guide, this walk promises to be an informative tour. Walkers are sure to learn lots about the habitats and natural world of the Blackstairs. Date and Time: Saturday, 1st October, at 09:00 Start Point: Scratoes Bridge Walk Duration: 6 hours Walk 2 — Introduction to Hillwalking Emmanuel Chappard, an experienced guide, has a passion for making the great outdoors accessible to all. This mountain walk provides an insight into the skills required for hillwalking to ensure you get the most from future walking trips. Date and Time: Sunday, 2nd October, at 09:00 Start Point: Deerpark Car Park Walk Duration: 5 hours Walk 3 — Moonlight Under the Stars Walking at night-time is a great way to step out of your comfort zone. Breathtaking views of the lowlands of Carlow can be enjoyed in the presence of welcoming guides from local walking clubs. A torch (手电筒) along with suitable clothing is essential for walking in the dark. Those who are dressed inappropriately will be refused permission to participate. Date and Time: Saturday, 1st October, at 18:30 Start Point: The Town Hall Walk Duration: 3 hours Walk 4 — Photographic Walk in Kilbrannish Forest This informative walk led by Richard Smyth introduces you to the basic principles of photography in the wild. Bring along your camera and enjoy the wonderful views along this well-surfaced forest path. Date and Time: Sunday, 2nd October, at 11:45 Start Point: Kilbrannish Forest Recreation Area Walk Duration: 1.5 hours 1. Which walk takes the shortest time? A. The Natural World. B. Introduction to Hillwalking. C. Moonlight Under the Stars. D. Photographic Walk in Kilbrannish Forest. 2. What are participants in Walk 3 required to do? A. Wear proper clothes. B. Join a walking club. C. Get special permits. D. Bring a survival guide. 3. What do the four walks have in common? A. They involve difficult climbing. B. They are for experienced walkers. C. They share the same start point. D. They are scheduled for the weekend. B Turning soil, pulling weeds, and harvesting cabbage sound like tough work for middle and high school kids. And at first it is, says Abby Jaramillo, who with another teacher started Urban Sprouts, a school garden program at four low-income schools. The program aims to help students develop science skills, environmental awareness, and healthy lifestyles. Jaramillo’s students live in neighborhoods where fresh food and green space are not easy to find and fast food restaurants outnumber grocery stores. “The kids literally come to school with bags of snacks and large bottles of soft drinks,” she says. “They come to us thinking vegetables are awful, dirt is awful, insects are awful.” Though some are initially scared of the insects and turned off by the dirt, most are eager to try something new. Urban Sprouts’ classes, at two middle schools and two high schools, include hands-on experiments such as soil testing, flower-and-seed dissection, tastings of fresh or dried produce, and work in the garden. Several times a year, students cook the vegetables they grow, and they occasionally make salads for their entire schools. Program evaluations show that kids eat more vegetables as a result of the classes. “We have students who say they went home and talked to their parents and now they’re eating differently,” Jaramillo says. She adds that the program’s benefits go beyond nutrition. Some students get so interested in gardening that they bring home seeds to start their own vegetable gardens. Besides, working in the garden seems to have a calming effect on Jaramillo’s special education students, many of whom have emotional control issues. “They get outside,” she says, “and they feel successful.” 4. What do we know about Abby Jaramillo? A. She used to be a health worker. B. She grew up in a low-income family. C. She owns a fast food restaurant. D. She is an initiator of Urban Sprouts. 5. What was a problem facing Jaramillo at the start of the program? A. The kids’ parents distrusted her. B. Students had little time for her classes. C. Some kids disliked garden work. D. There was no space for school gardens. 6. Which of the following best describes the impact of the program? A. Far-reaching. B. Predictable. C. Short-lived. D. Unidentifiable. 7. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Rescuing School Gardens B. Experiencing Country Life C. Growing Vegetable Lovers D. Changing Local Landscape C Nestled in the waters off the coast of Tuscany, Italy, an unusual seafloor sculpture park is safeguarding its ocean environment. Fisherman Antonio Verdi has been casting his nets in these waters since his youth along the Maremma coastline. It was in the 1980s that he began to notice the clear signs: the seabed was becoming barren, with exhausted fish stocks. Until recently, Antonio Verdi has found himself not only competing with the decline of ocean resources but also with threatening practices of illegal “bottom trawlers (拖网捕鱼的人)”, who randomly spoil a large quantity of ocean life as they fish, dragging a weighted net along the seafloor behind their boats. Antonio Verdi’s style of artisanal fishing (手工捕鱼), in contrast, is friendly to nature as damaging the ecosystem could reduce fishermen’s income. He understood that the success of his fishing activity was linked to the good state of the environment. The underwater “House of Fish” sculpture park, which was started in 2015, was encouraged by this fisherman. “One of the most effective solutions is to physically prevent trawling through artificial reefs, so I started working on this project, trying to combine the protection of the seabed with something that could also give an added value to our environment, something as beautiful as a sculpture, ” he stated. Sculptures or rocks can break weighted trawler nets. They can also function as artificial reefs, offering habitats for corals and other sea creatures. Due to the presence of the underwater sculptures. some species not seen in a long while such as groupers and lobsters have rejoined the waters. The sculpture park represents both an artistic expression and a defence against destructive seafloor trawling. Presently, 39 massive stone sculptures are scattered across the seabed along an area of Tuscan coastline near the town of Talamone. In the near future, Antonio Verdi hopes to extend his protective efforts in coastal waters. “The sea is still under threat,” he says, “and my mission to protect it continues.” 8. What does the underlined word “barren” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Unproductive. B. Delicate. C. Fruitful. D. Nutritious. 9. How does Antonio Verdi’s fishing differ from that of the illegal “bottom trawlers”? A He uses larger nets to catch more fish. B. His method is less damaging to the ecosystem. C. He focuses on catching specific high-value fish. D. His fishing involves the use of underwater sculptures. 10. What impact has the sculpture park had on the local ocean life? A. A shift in the types of fish caught by local fishermen. B. A decrease in the number of fish due to the sculptures. C. The return of species that had previously disappeared from the area. D. The extinction of some species due to the increased human presence. 11. What is the relationship between human activities and the ocean environment according to this article? A. The ocean is too vast to be affected by human activities. B. Human activities have no significant impact on sea creatures. C. The only way to protect sea creatures is to prohibit human activities. D. Fishing should be in line with efforts to maintain a healthy ocean ecosystem. D Lots of people are concerned about the ability that artificial intelligence (AI) has to copy their voices. When AI is used to make false recordings of things that a person never said, it is called a “deepfake (深度伪造).” However, AI is helping people who can no longer speak, regain a version of their voice. 21-year-old Alexis Bogan used to love singing along with songs by her favorite musicians like Taylor Swift. She was a singer in her school music group as a teenager. But last August, doctors successfully removed a tumor (肿瘤) from the back of her brain. Then Bogan had trouble speaking. Though she has regained some ability to speak, there is no sign that she will ever be able to speak like she used to. Last month, Bogan got her voice back in a way. Experts created a tool for her using AI. She uses a text-to-voice app on her phone by writing words and holding it up at the coffee shop so servers can hear her. The app uses OpenAI’s voice tool. Programmers trained the app using a 15-second sound recording from a cooking video Bogan made as a teenager. Most of the video had cooking sounds, so that is all they could use. But it was enough. The doctors are working with other patients to gather voice samples, hoping to bring the app to other hospitals around the world. But right now, the app, called Voice Engine, is not publicly available. The company is very limited in who we're giving the technology to because they want to be sure everyone whose voice is being used has given permission. Other AI companies, however, are making their voice-cloning services available to entertainment companies or other organizations. Bogan believes the technology will progress over time so that when she is older, she does not have to depend on the voice she had as a teenager. She is excited that she is contributing to a change that will help people who are currently using robotic-sounding voices. 12. What happened to Bogan last year? A. She had difficulty singing with famous singers. B. She had a failure in the operation on her brain. C. She failed to make her school music group. D. She lost voice after a brain surgery. 13. How does Bogan use the app tool? A. By writing down her needs in her phone. B. By making a 15-second sound recording. C. By recording a cooking video of herself. D. By copying the sound of a teenager. 14. What should the users of Voice Engine do first? A. Gather voice samples from patients. B. Permit OpenAI to use their voices. C. Record robotic-sounding voice themselves. D. Provide voice-cloning services for companies. 15. What might be the best title for the text? A. AI Generates a New Voice B. AI Can Spot Deepfake Easily C. AI Helps a Patient Regain Voice D. AI Recognizes Your Voice Well 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。 As a high school student, you’re likely used to learning through reading textbooks. ___16___ This lies at the heart of “experiential appreciation”, a philosophy that encourages you to engage directly with the world around you. It’s about learning from real-life experiences, and discovering a more profound and engaging way to learn. To practice experiential appreciation, you can start by getting involved in hands-on activities related to your subjects. They will provide a firsthand understanding of the concepts you’re studying, making learning active and meaningful. So, try joining a sports team, picking up a paintbrush, or taking part in a local charity event. ___17___ As you dive deeper, immerse yourself fully in the surroundings and activities. When you’re in nature, don’t just look around. ___18___ Touching the leaves, feeling the wind and listening to the birds can enrich your learning and make each moment more memorable. ___19___ After trying something new, ask yourself what you learned and how it made you feel. Write in a journal or discuss it with friends. This self-discovery turns experiences into life lessons and offers a deeper understanding of the world. Experiential appreciation transforms learning from a task to be completed into a journey to be treasured. ___20___ So, explore the world around you, let every experience shape you, and discover the endless possibilities that await. This is the core of true learning, where every moment is a step towards a richer, more enlightened life. A. It extends learning far beyond textbooks. B. Now consider expanding your learning from just reading to actively participating. C. Instead, activate your senses for a stronger tie with it. D. Mind the impact of your actions on the environment. E. Take your experiences further by reflecting on them. F. Textbooks offer a systematic introduction to essential concepts and principles. G. These activities bring learning to life. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 It wasn’t love at first sight between Simon and me. In fact, I was initially unwilling to ____21____ him. I had been promised a purebred Labrador (纯种拉布拉多犬). But when we met in 2004, he turned out to be a street dog, ____22____ to be a Labrador mix. He displayed aggression (攻击性) and I was ____23____ him. Nevertheless, we took him home. My dad said the dog was about six months old, judging by his ____24____ figure. After a few days, Simon became less aggressive, and we began to ___25___ a deep bond. I would take him everywhere — no need for a ___26___. One day, while we were heading through a crowd, I ___27___ Simon. We were far from home, having arrived there by bus, so he couldn’t ___28___ the path as he would have had we walked. After ____29____ searching for him all day, I returned home empty-handed, only to find him waiting for me. This ____30____ opened a new world to Simon, as he realized he could go out ____31____ and come home as he pleased. I let him be, knowing that he would ___32___. He never grew taller, so it wasn’t a matter of his ____33____ — he was just short. He lived his first life on the streets, the second as a(n) ____34____ pet and the third combining the best of both worlds. Whenever someone ____35____ about his breed, I would respond “A street fighter.” 21. A. entertain B. assess C. adopt D. recall 22. A. aiming B. appearing C. pretending D. training 23. A. excited about B. curious about C. proud of D. fearful of 24. A. strange B. short C. gentle D. parental 25. A. regain B. balance C. ignore D. form 26. A. lead B. shelter C. trial D. pleasure 27. A. encountered B. adjusted C. approached D. lost 28. A. mark B. forget C. leave D. correct 29. A. unwillingly B. secretly C. carelessly D. tirelessly 30. A. assumption B. experience C. arrangement D. behavior 31. A. on time B. on duty C. by himself D. by force 32 A. flee B. defend C. return D. wander 33. A. figure B. personality C. diet D. age 34. A. domestic B. abandoned C. adorable D. lonely 35. A. heard B. inquired C. complained D. worried 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。 Macau, a pearl on the southern coast of China, is celebrating its 25th anniversary of returning to the motherland on December 20th, 2024. ____36____ its return in 1999, Macau has made significant progress under the “One Country, Two Systems” principle, maintaining its unique cultural identity and ___37___ (integrate) more closely with the Chinese mainland at the same time. ____38____ (commit) to developing economy over the years, Macau has seen a significant____39____ (transform), with its GDP skyrocketing from MOP 51.9 billion in 1999 to nearly MOP 379.5 billion in 2023, making it one of Asia's wealthiest cities. This growth depends on the flourishing tourism and gaming industries, ___40___ have brought enormous wealth to Macau and its residents. Culturally, Macau has thrived as a unique melting pot, which combines Eastern and Western cultures. In the past 25 years, it has made great efforts.____41____ (protect) and promote its cultural heritage, and cultural prosperity has become one of the ___42___ (highlight) of Macau’s development. Socially, the living standards of the people have been____43____ (visible) improved. Recent years____44____ (witness) a growing investment in education, healthcare, and housing. For instance, the investment in education has doubled in the past decade, ensuring a well-educated population. In conclusion, Macau’s success under the “One Country, Two Systems” principle is_____45_____ splendid chapter (篇章), demonstrating its vitality and the far sightedness of this great concept. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假设你是李华，下周爱尔兰某高中师生将到访你校，参加你校举办的科技周活动，作为学生会负责人，请你写一则欢迎辞。内容包括： 1. 表达欢迎； 2. 活动介绍。 注意: 1. 写作词数应80左右； 2. 可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯； 3, 开头己为你写好, 不计入总词数。 Dear teachers and students, I’m Li Hua, the leader of Student Union. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据内容和所给的段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Link struck a match and pushed the pile of grass to one side with his foot. By the light of the match, he discovered a dog curled up (蜷缩) in a heap, with one foreleg stuck awkwardly out in front of him at an impossible angle. Although the dog was in great pain, he still gazed at the man who bent above him softly, with a mixture of pride and need for help in his brown eyes. Moved by such an expression, Link knelt down to examine his hurts. He recognized the dog as a collie (柯利牧羊犬). The collie reminded him that several years before, he had ever witnessed one Airedale thrown from a car and killed by a close-following vehicle. Judging by the mud on the dog’s snowy chest and the oily marks on his back, he guessed this collie might have suffered a similar fate (命运), landing so heavily that it broke his front leg and ended up in the ditch covered in mud and oil. Link couldn’t imagine how long the dog had been lying there in pain. Seeing the serious hurts and hearing his howl (嚎叫) of pain, Link was at a loss, not knowing how to help him out successfully. He had planned to leave him behind but a voice inside him encouraged him to step forward bravely. Then Link suddenly realized that maybe the kindest thing to do for the dog was put him out of his suffering. He gently approached the badly hurt animal, whispering softly, “Sorry, honey! Forgive me please!” Picking up a stone off the ground with a heavy heart, Link turned back to where the dog lay, thinking to himself, “How terrible! Do I have the right to end his life?” His heart beat wildly as he cast scared glances on the dog. However, at the thought of his closed eyes and howls, he finally made the toughest decision. Watching the poor dog closely, he balanced the rock and prepared to deliver the deadly blow. 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。 Paragraph 1: Link was about to strike with all his strength when the dog opened his eyes. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: The doctor in the pet hospital took the dog into the operating room. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $