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2024-2025学年度第二学期高二2月测试
英语试题
本试卷共8页。考试结束后, 将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
注意事项: 1. 答题前, 考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚, 将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。
2. 选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂; 非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写, 字体工整、笔迹清楚。
3. 请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答, 超出答题区域书写的答案无效; 在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。
4. 作图可先使用铅笔画出, 确定后必须用黑色字迹的签字笔描黑。
5. 保持卡面清洁, 不要折叠, 不要弄破、弄皱, 不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
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 a group of everyday people who saw problems, and now their solutions are making the world a better place.
Ron Davis Alvarez
Ron Davis Alvarez a product of Venezuela’s El Sistema, a program offering free classical music training to disadvantaged children, founded the Dream Orchestra in Sweden. This orchestra brings together over 400 people from more than 25 nationalities, ranging from 3 to 56 years old, including immigrants, refugees, second-generation immigrants, and native Swedes. Alvarez’s initiative uses music as a tool for integration, friendship, self-expression, and rebuilding self-esteem among refugees.
Payton McGriff
Payton McGriff, during her senior year at the University of Idaho, founded Style Her Empowered (SHE) after realizing the scoring cost of school uniforms for many girls in Togo. SHE began by hiring local seamstresses to make uniforms for 65 girls and evolved to create a “growing” uniform that adjusts to fit a girl for up to three years. Today, SHE supports 1,500 girls annually with free uniforms, school fees, supplies, tutoring, and more, while also providing employment and education opportunities for the women involved.
Rachel Rutter
Immigration lawyer Rachel Rutter recognized the multifaceted needs of unaccompanied migrant children, beyond legal status, including stable housing, meals, and mental health support. In response, she established Project Libertad, which offers free legal representation, essential services, and newcomer support programs to immigrant youth.
Yamilée Toussaint
Yamilée Toussaint combined her love for math and dance to create STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) From Dance, a nonprofit that integrates dance with STEM education to engage girls of color. Recognizing the underrepresentation of black women in her engineering field, Toussaint aimed to inspire girls of color in STEM. The program operates in nine US cities, offering free school and summer programs that blend dance routines with STEM elements, benefiting over 2,000 girls to date.
1. Who may benefit most from Dream Orchestra?
A. Famous musicians.
B. Immigrants to Sweden.
C. Disadvantaged children.
D. Classical music composers.
2. What did SHE initially do in Togo?
A. It offered uniforms for girls.
B. It funded uniforms and fees.
C. It designed teaching methods.
D. It provided housing and meals.
3. Who combines academic learning with the arts?
A. Ron Davis Alvarez.
B. Payton McGriff.
C. Rachel Rutter.
D. Yamilée Toussaint.
B
When I bought a house in Portland four years ago, I immediately began designing my dream garden, intending to remove the weeds and plant some vegetables or long-lasting flowers. I soon discovered, however, that the soil was unproductive, clay-heavy and littered with stones. In previous, much tinier gardens, I’d fix it with a few bags of high-quality soil from the nursery.
Replacing this vastly greater quantity of dirt was neither practical nor financially possible. Instead, I decided to remediate (补救) what I already had.
The challenge before me was to revive the soil. Two core principles of modern agriculture can guide this shift: minimizing soil disturbance and emphasizing biodiversity. In practice, growing crops by turns; prioritizing organic inputs over chemical fertilizers; integrating crops, trees and livestock; and sheltering soil from being washed away with cover crops, often work.
I tried to apply such methods in my garden. Where once there was only grass, I made a pond, a rock garden, a wildflower field and raised beds for vegetables. I let plants grow and decompose by themselves in a natural way. I also introduced different plants and revived its ecological communities.
In May, I decided to relocate a flowering plant. As I dug the plant out, all manner of life emerged. Earthworms swung from the roots. A daddy longlegs hurried for shelter. Below the plant I even noticed the fine white fungal mycelium (真菌菌丝).
Running my fingers through the soil, I understood, more clearly than ever before, that I transformed much more than my yard - it completely changed the way I think about soil. It’s not simply as a medium for life, but as a living entity (个体) in its own right. Although science still lacks an agreed definition of life, textbooks highlight criteria widely considered to differentiate the living and nonliving. Soil meets many of them: It has a highly organized structure. It has a capacity for active self-preservation. It grows. It breathes. And it can die.
4. What was the soil problem in the author’s garden?
A. Wet and salty. B. Poor and stony.
C. Dry and sandy. D. Acidic and weedy.
5. What was the focus of the author’s gardening methods?
A. Limiting plant variety. B. Adopting a high-tech approach.
C. Giving more intervention. D. Creating a sustainable environment.
6. Why does the author mention the replanting in May?
A. To introduce different species. B. To prove the garden shelters insects.
C. To show the soil has come to life. D. To explain the transplanting process.
7. What is conveyed in the last paragraph?
A. Soil has a soul. B. Life is well defined.
C. Life has complexity. D. Soil is the source of life.
C
In early August, the sandy hills along the coast of La Libertad, in northern Peru, are alive with bluish-purple fruit. The region, thought unsuitable for blueberries just over a decade ago, is now placing Peru at the forefront of the global blueberry market.
Alvaro Espinoza, an agricultural engineer, was among the first to experiment with blueberries in Peru 15 years ago, when the fruit was unknown in the country. “People called me crazy,” he recalls. Since then, Peru’s blueberry industry has been growing rapidly, from planting only a few hundred acres of blueberries in 2012 to the world’s top exporter of fresh blueberries for the last five years.
Inspired by the success of their Chilean neighbors, Peruvian entrepreneurs began exploring a local blueberry market in the early 2000s. However, conventional wisdom held that blueberries needed temperatures below 45℉ to thrive, which the Peruvian coast lacks.
Peruvian entrepreneur Carlos Gereda, a pioneer in the industry, began traveling to Chile in 2006 to learn about blueberries. On one of his trips, he brought back 14 varieties to test in Peru’s desert. It took him two years to find the right one, named Biloxi. With this variety identified, he invested $300 to start a company that became a Peruvian blueberry leader, helping Peru’s blueberry industry expand to over 49,000acres. Today, Peru exports over twice as many blueberries as its nearest competitors, with over half heading to the US, where the country supplies 40% of fresh imports.
But last year, this boom faced its first setback. A major heat wave driven by an El Nino event hit northern Peru, severely damaging blueberry crops and causing a 25% drop in production. This experience has accelerated efforts to develop new, genetically improved blueberry varieties that can thrive in even hotter climates. To create these robust varieties, scientists develop new seeds and evaluate them over years to select the best individuals. They aim to create beat-tolerant plants and produce “jumbo” berries-one inch or larger-to meet global demand.
8. Why did people initially think blueberries couldn’t row in Peru?
A. The soil was too salty for blueberries.
B. The climate was thought to be unsuitable.
C. Peru lacked the right equipment for farming.
D. Blueberries were unknown to people in the country.
9. How did Carlos Gerda contribute to Peru’s blueberry industry?
A He promoted Pera’s blueberries in global markets.
B. He found a suitable blueberry variety for Peruvian climate.
C. He carried out researches into blueberry farming in the US.
D. He created heat-tolerant plants and produced “jumbo” berries.
10. What major challenge did Peru’s blueberry industry face last year?
A. A shortage of new blueberry varieties.
B. A new competitor entering the market.
C. Unusually hot temperature reducing the blueberry output.
D. A significant decrease in global demand for fresh blueberries.
11. What does the undealined word “robust” in the last paragraph probably mean?
A. Fast-growing B. Good-quality.
C. High in demand. D. Strong and adaptable.
D
According to new research, babies recognize pretence and around half of children can pretend by themselves by 12 months. The study, led by the University of Bristol, shows for the first time how children’s awareness and grasp of pretence in its various forms develops from birth to three years old.
The lead author said, “Our findings highlight how pretending is a complex, evolving (进化的) process which begins very early on in life, helping their cognitive (认知的) and social skills to advance. Pretence is a key part of children’s learning, creativity, making friends, and understanding of other people. This study maps its many different stages and types.”
The findings are based on results from a survey of 900 parents of children aged from birth up to three years old from the UK, the US, Australia, and Canada. The earliest reported age when children understand pretence was four months and by the age of 13 months, around half were reported to discern pretence by others. Around half of 12-month-olds were reported to be pretending regularly themselves.
Researchers identified 18 different types of pretence which emerge and progress in the early years. One-year-olds’ pretence was shown to initially involve their bodies, for example, pretending to sleep. They may also gesture objects and actions, such as brushing their teeth with a finger or pretending with objects for their intended purpose like drinking out of an empty cup.
The researchers hope their research will help parents and preschool teachers understand and identify which types of pretence are appropriate to try with children at certain ages, supporting their learning, creativity, and friendships.
The lead author said, “With further research, the findings have the potential to be used as a diagnostic tool for developmental differences in early years. This could ultimately help parents, preschool educators, and medical professionals better understand how to play with children at different stages of development.”
12. How can pretence impact babies?
A By enhancing their physical strength.
B. By boosting their cognitive development.
C. By making them more resistant to illness.
D. By teaching them to read and write earlier.
13 What does the underlined word “discern” in paragraph 3 mean?
A. Recognize. B. Force. C. Interrupt. D. Criticise.
14. What might the findings bring?
A New learning skills in science.
B. Changes in secondary education.
C. Better play methods for primary students.
D. Ways to assess developmental differences.
15. What can be the best title for the text?
A. How Babies Learn to Pretend
B. The Process of Pretence in Children
C. New Insights into Early Childhood Pretence
D. The Role of Pretence in Human Development
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。
Music is a huge part of our lives. ____16____ But do we realize just how much of an influence it really has on us?
● ____17____
There’s nothing quite like a song to capture what was going on culturally at that time. The slang and language usage are so indicative of the times, and you can probably recall when a song was made based on what is mentioned.
● It teaches us about language.
Most parents sing to their child from an early age, as singing is such an important part of learning a language. If you take another language, chances are you learn key words and phrases through songs. ____18____ For example, if you were asked to memorize sentences in Spanish you’d probably have a hard time, but you can sing out a few lines of the Macarena.
●It’s how we celebrate.
Pretty much every moment we celebrate in our lives is tied to music—blowing out our birthday candles, scoring a goal, etc. ____19____ Holidays around the world have distinct music that accompanies them. A party without music just isn’t a party at all.
● It’s part of our routine.
Music just becomes so intertwined with our lives. While we’re cooking, cleaning, or just walking around the grocery store, it’s always there. It’s what we do when we’re happy or sad, and it’s become our self-care. ____20____
Music has become our favourite pastime, distraction, hobby and art form. It’s SO necessary for shaping us and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
A. It is like a time capsule.
B. Music helps us find our identity.
C. Without it we’d probably be lost.
D. It provides an form of repetition contributing to memory.
E. It is a unique and beautiful experience that only music can provide.
F. We even get down to music in our heads when we do a happy dance.
G. It’s our time to be alone and drown out the stress and the world around us.
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。
Mom gave me an abundance of love. Her first love language was ____21____. Smells of soups often filled the house. The cookie jar was always ____22____ freshly-made cookies!
But a few times a year, like my birthday or the Spring Festival, we’d have a ____23____ treat - homemade fudge (乳汁软糖). Mom would go to the store to ____24____ all the ingredients (原料). And then she shut herself in the kitchen and I, in my room, waited ____25____. Finally, I’d hear her____26____, “Diana, it’s time!”
I’d fly out to ____27____. She’d mix everything together and hand me the wooden spoon to stir. That was my ____28____. I was the professional stirrer. It was tiring but somebody had to do it.
This was not the ____29____ soft fudge. It was not creamy soft. It was hard. Soft enough to bite into but hard enough that it ____30____ anyone who tried it for the first time. “This is fudge?” they would ask.
My mom ____31____ right before my thirty-first birthday. I cried my eyes out. That first Spring Festival, my aunt ____32____, “Will you make me some fudge for the new year?” My throat tightened with tears but I managed a (n) ____33____“yes”.
When I hung up that day, I decided, months after my mom left us, to ____34____ the family tradition of making fudge. It’s not just about fudge. It’s about a mother’s love and ____35____.
21. A. gifts B. food C. company D. support
22. A. packed with B. designed for C. empty of D. free from
23. A. special B. luxurious C. costly D. refreshing
24. A. enquire B. list C. purchase D. prepare
25. A. gratefully B. nervously C. politely D. eagerly
26. A. answer B. comment C. shout D. whisper
27. A. help B. chat C. learn D. reply
28. A. plan B. ambition C. choice D. job
29. A. well-prepared B. average C. unique D. good-looking
30. A. convinced B. confused C. interested D. pleased
31. A. set off B. settled down C. passed away D. stepped back
32. A. called B. shouted C. texted D. added
33. A. unwilling B. hesitant C. surprised D. choked
34. A. continue B. simplify C. improve D. quit
35. A. forgiveness B. sympathy C. tolerance D. connection
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。
A museum collecting and exhibiting ancient objects ____36____( represent ) one of the greatest archaeological (考古的) discoveries over the past decades in China opened in the Shanxi county of Xiangfen.
The Taosi Site Museum was built near the Taosi relics (遗迹) site, which was included ____37____ the national research project on tracking down the origins of Chinese civilization in 2002. Judging from the relics ____38____ (discover), researchers believe the site was most likely the ruins of the capital city during the period of Yao, an emperor ____39____ one of the founding fathers of the Chinese nation.
Over the past decades, more than 5,500 pieces or sets of relics ____40____ (find) at the Taosi site, giving researchers adequate material evidence to understand how the earliest Chinese society and nation were formed. Among the ____41____ ( culture) relics including pots, stones and metals, ____42____ total of 230 pieces showing the culture and life of ancient people are on display at the museum.
Construction of the museum, covering about 50,000 square meters of land and 10,000 square meters of floor space, started in 2021 and ____43____( complete) in 2023. It is part of the Taosi Archaeological Site Park, ____44____ includes an exhibition hall for ancient astronomy and a facility for the _____45_____(preserve) of the precious relics.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华,你校计划举办一次中国非遗(intangible)传统文化展。请你给外教Emma写一封邮件,邀请她参加,并介绍展览的相关信息。内容包括:
1. 展览的时间和地点;
2. 展览的内容及意义。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 开头与结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Emma,
I hope this email finds you. well.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best regards,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
In the beautiful town Riverview surrounded by rolling hills, lived two brothers, Jack and Tom.
They were as different as night and day-Jack, the older by two years, was a keen reader with a preference for quiet moments spent in academic books, his nose often buried in the pages of historical texts or scientific journals. Compared with him, Tom was totally different, full of energy and enthusiasm, always longing for the outdoors. He found joy that came from playing soccer and basketball. The differences between them often led to arguments, creating a gap that seemed impossible to bridge.
One summer, their parents, hoping to mend the growing divide between them, decided to send them on a camping trip in the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains. They thought that the fresh mountain air, coupled with outdoor activities, would bring them closer.
Unwillingly, the two brothers packed their bags, each secretly hoping that the other would give up at the last minute. But neither did, and soon enough, they found themselves setting up camp under a canopy(顶篷)of twinkling stars, the cool night breeze whispering through the trees.
The first few days were tense. They quarreled over insignificant matters-who should carry the water bottle, who got to choose the music during meals, and whose turn it was to gather firewood. Their unpleasant quarrel echoed through the quiet forest, breaking the peace that enveloped them. Each disagreement seemed to widen the crack between them until one evening when things took a dramatic turn.
A sudden storm rolled in. The wind howled through the trees, and rain began to pour. In the disorder of securing the tent and gathering supplies to prevent them from getting wet, Tom slipped on a muddy path and hurt his ankle badly. Struggling with extreme pain, he knew that he had to turn to Campsite medical tent.
注意: 1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡上相应位置作答。
Noticing his brother in such a situation, Jack’s heart softened immediately.
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As Tom healed, the brothers worked together to complete the camping trip.
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2024-2025学年度第二学期高二2月测试
英语试题
本试卷共8页。考试结束后, 将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
注意事项: 1. 答题前, 考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚, 将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。
2. 选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂; 非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写, 字体工整、笔迹清楚。
3. 请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答, 超出答题区域书写的答案无效; 在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。
4. 作图可先使用铅笔画出, 确定后必须用黑色字迹的签字笔描黑。
5. 保持卡面清洁, 不要折叠, 不要弄破、弄皱, 不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
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 a group of everyday people who saw problems, and now their solutions are making the world a better place.
Ron Davis Alvarez
Ron Davis Alvarez, a product of Venezuela’s El Sistema, a program offering free classical music training to disadvantaged children, founded the Dream Orchestra in Sweden. This orchestra brings together over 400 people from more than 25 nationalities, ranging from 3 to 56 years old, including immigrants, refugees, second-generation immigrants, and native Swedes. Alvarez’s initiative uses music as a tool for integration, friendship, self-expression, and rebuilding self-esteem among refugees.
Payton McGriff
Payton McGriff, during her senior year at the University of Idaho, founded Style Her Empowered (SHE) after realizing the scoring cost of school uniforms for many girls in Togo. SHE began by hiring local seamstresses to make uniforms for 65 girls and evolved to create a “growing” uniform that adjusts to fit a girl for up to three years. Today, SHE supports 1,500 girls annually with free uniforms, school fees, supplies, tutoring, and more, while also providing employment and education opportunities for the women involved.
Rachel Rutter
Immigration lawyer Rachel Rutter recognized the multifaceted needs of unaccompanied migrant children, beyond legal status, including stable housing, meals, and mental health support. In response, she established Project Libertad, which offers free legal representation, essential services, and newcomer support programs to immigrant youth.
Yamilée Toussaint
Yamilée Toussaint combined her love for math and dance to create STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) From Dance, a nonprofit that integrates dance with STEM education to engage girls of color. Recognizing the underrepresentation of black women in her engineering field, Toussaint aimed to inspire girls of color in STEM. The program operates in nine US cities, offering free school and summer programs that blend dance routines with STEM elements, benefiting over 2,000 girls to date.
1. Who may benefit most from Dream Orchestra?
A. Famous musicians.
B. Immigrants to Sweden.
C. Disadvantaged children.
D. Classical music composers.
2. What did SHE initially do in Togo?
A. It offered uniforms for girls.
B. It funded uniforms and fees.
C. It designed teaching methods.
D. It provided housing and meals.
3. Who combines academic learning with the arts?
A. Ron Davis Alvarez.
B. Payton McGriff.
C. Rachel Rutter.
D. Yamilée Toussaint.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四位普通人的创新努力及其对社会的积极影响。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据Ron Davis Alvarez部分中“Ron Davis Alvarez, a product of Venezuela’s El Sistema, a program offering free classical music training to disadvantaged children, founded the Dream Orchestra in Sweden. This orchestra brings together over 400 people from more than 25 nationalities, ranging from 3 to 56 years old, including immigrants, refugees, second-generation immigrants, and native Swedes. (Ron Davis Alvarez是委内瑞拉El Sistema项目的受益者,该项目为弱势儿童提供免费的古典音乐培训。他在瑞典创立了Dream Orchestra。这个乐团汇集了来自25多个国家的400多人,年龄从3岁到56岁不等,包括移民、难民、第二代移民和瑞典本地人。)”可知,移民到瑞典的人可能从Dream Orchestra中受益。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Payton McGriff部分中“Payton McGriff, during her senior year at the University of Idaho, founded Style Her Empowered (SHE) after realizing the scoring cost of school uniforms for many girls in Togo. SHE began by hiring local seamstresses to make uniforms for 65 girls and evolved to create a “growing” uniform that adjusts to fit a girl for up to three years. (Payton McGriff在爱达荷大学读大四时,意识到多哥许多女孩承担不起昂贵的校服费用,于是创立了Style Her Empowered (简称SHE)。SHE最初聘请当地裁缝为65名女孩制作校服,后来发展出一种“可调节”的校服,这种校服可以调整尺寸,适合女孩穿三年。)”可知,SHE 在成立之初为多哥的女生制作校服。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Yamilée Toussaint部分中“Yamilée Toussaint combined her love for math and dance to create STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) From Dance, a nonprofit that integrates dance with STEM education to engage girls of color. (Yamilée Toussaint将她对数学和舞蹈的热爱结合起来,创建了STEM From Dance非营利组织,该组织将舞蹈与 STEM 教育相结合,吸引有色人种女孩参与。)”可知,Yamilée Toussaint 将学术学习与艺术融为一体。故选D。
B
When I bought a house in Portland four years ago, I immediately began designing my dream garden, intending to remove the weeds and plant some vegetables or long-lasting flowers. I soon discovered, however, that the soil was unproductive, clay-heavy and littered with stones. In previous, much tinier gardens, I’d fix it with a few bags of high-quality soil from the nursery.
Replacing this vastly greater quantity of dirt was neither practical nor financially possible. Instead, I decided to remediate (补救) what I already had.
The challenge before me was to revive the soil. Two core principles of modern agriculture can guide this shift: minimizing soil disturbance and emphasizing biodiversity. In practice, growing crops by turns; prioritizing organic inputs over chemical fertilizers; integrating crops, trees and livestock; and sheltering soil from being washed away with cover crops, often work.
I tried to apply such methods in my garden. Where once there was only grass, I made a pond, a rock garden, a wildflower field and raised beds for vegetables. I let plants grow and decompose by themselves in a natural way. I also introduced different plants and revived its ecological communities.
In May, I decided to relocate a flowering plant. As I dug the plant out, all manner of life emerged. Earthworms swung from the roots. A daddy longlegs hurried for shelter. Below the plant I even noticed the fine white fungal mycelium (真菌菌丝).
Running my fingers through the soil, I understood, more clearly than ever before, that I transformed much more than my yard - it completely changed the way I think about soil. It’s not simply as a medium for life, but as a living entity (个体) in its own right. Although science still lacks an agreed definition of life, textbooks highlight criteria widely considered to differentiate the living and nonliving. Soil meets many of them: It has a highly organized structure. It has a capacity for active self-preservation. It grows. It breathes. And it can die.
4. What was the soil problem in the author’s garden?
A. Wet and salty. B. Poor and stony.
C. Dry and sandy. D. Acidic and weedy.
5. What was the focus of the author’s gardening methods?
A. Limiting plant variety. B. Adopting a high-tech approach.
C. Giving more intervention. D. Creating a sustainable environment.
6. Why does the author mention the replanting in May?
A. To introduce different species. B. To prove the garden shelters insects.
C. To show the soil has come to life. D. To explain the transplanting process.
7. What is conveyed in the last paragraph?
A. Soil has a soul. B. Life is well defined.
C. Life has complexity. D. Soil is the source of life.
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. C 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者改造花园土壤的过程,通过可持续方法恢复土壤生机,并领悟到土壤如同有生命的存在。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“I soon discovered, however, that the soil was unproductive, clay-heavy and littered with stones. (然而,我很快发现土壤贫瘠,粘土多,到处都是石头。)”可知,作者花园里的土壤问题是贫瘠且多石的。故选B。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“Two core principles of modern agriculture can guide this shift: minimizing soil disturbance and emphasizing biodiversity. (现代农业两个核心原则可以指导这一转变:尽量减少对土壤的干扰并强调生物多样性。)”以及后续描写作者尝试应用这些方法,包括让植物自然生长和分解,引入不同的植物和恢复其生态群落等,可推断出作者园艺方法的重点是创造一个可持续的环境。故选D。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段“In May, I decided to relocate a flowering plant. As I dug the plant out, all manner of life emerged. Earthworms swung from the roots. A daddy longlegs hurried for shelter. Below the plant I even noticed the fine white fungal mycelium (真菌菌丝). (五月份,我决定移栽一株开花的植物。当我把这株植物挖出来时,各种各样的生命出现了。蚯蚓从根部悬垂下来,一只长腿蜘蛛急忙寻找遮蔽处。在植物下方,我还注意到了细小的白色真菌菌丝。)”以及最后一段中“Running my fingers through the soil, I understood, more clearly than ever before, that I transformed much more than my yard - it completely changed the way I think about soil. (我用手指划过土壤,比以往任何时候都更清楚地意识到,我改变的不仅仅是我的院子——它完全改变了我对土壤的看法。)”可推知,作者提到五月的重新种植是为了展示土壤已经恢复了活力。故选C。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段中“It’s not simply as a medium for life, but as a living entity (个体) in its own right. Although science still lacks an agreed definition of life, textbooks highlight criteria widely considered to differentiate the living and nonliving. Soil meets many of them: It has a highly organized structure. It has a capacity for active self-preservation. It grows. It breathes. And it can die. (它不仅仅是一种承载生命的介质,而是一个独立的生命体。尽管科学界对生命的定义尚未达成一致,但教科书强调了一些广泛用于区分生物与非生物的标准。土壤符合其中的许多标准:它具有高度有序的结构,具备积极自我保护的能力,能够生长,能够呼吸,并且也可能会死亡。)”可知,最后一段传达的是“土壤有灵魂”的意思。故选A。
C
In early August, the sandy hills along the coast of La Libertad, in northern Peru, are alive with bluish-purple fruit. The region, thought unsuitable for blueberries just over a decade ago, is now placing Peru at the forefront of the global blueberry market.
Alvaro Espinoza, an agricultural engineer, was among the first to experiment with blueberries in Peru 15 years ago, when the fruit was unknown in the country. “People called me crazy,” he recalls. Since then, Peru’s blueberry industry has been growing rapidly, from planting only a few hundred acres of blueberries in 2012 to the world’s top exporter of fresh blueberries for the last five years.
Inspired by the success of their Chilean neighbors Peruvian entrepreneurs began exploring a local blueberry market in the early 2000s. However, conventional wisdom held that blueberries needed temperatures below 45℉ to thrive, which the Peruvian coast lacks.
Peruvian entrepreneur Carlos Gereda, a pioneer in the industry, began traveling to Chile in 2006 to learn about blueberries. On one of his trips, he brought back 14 varieties to test in Peru’s desert. It took him two years to find the right one, named Biloxi. With this variety identified, he invested $300 to start a company that became a Peruvian blueberry leader, helping Peru’s blueberry industry expand to over 49,000acres. Today, Peru exports over twice as many blueberries as its nearest competitors, with over half heading to the US, where the country supplies 40% of fresh imports.
But last year, this boom faced its first setback. A major heat wave driven by an El Nino event hit northern Peru, severely damaging blueberry crops and causing a 25% drop in production. This experience has accelerated efforts to develop new, genetically improved blueberry varieties that can thrive in even hotter climates. To create these robust varieties, scientists develop new seeds and evaluate them over years to select the best individuals. They aim to create beat-tolerant plants and produce “jumbo” berries-one inch or larger-to meet global demand.
8. Why did people initially think blueberries couldn’t row in Peru?
A. The soil was too salty for blueberries.
B. The climate was thought to be unsuitable.
C. Peru lacked the right equipment for farming.
D. Blueberries were unknown to people in the country.
9. How did Carlos Gerda contribute to Peru’s blueberry industry?
A. He promoted Pera’s blueberries in global markets.
B. He found a suitable blueberry variety for Peruvian climate.
C. He carried out researches into blueberry farming in the US.
D. He created heat-tolerant plants and produced “jumbo” berries.
10. What major challenge did Peru’s blueberry industry face last year?
A. A shortage of new blueberry varieties.
B. A new competitor entering the market.
C. Unusually hot temperature reducing the blueberry output.
D. A significant decrease in global demand for fresh blueberries.
11. What does the undealined word “robust” in the last paragraph probably mean?
A. Fast-growing B. Good-quality.
C. High in demand. D. Strong and adaptable.
【答案】8. B 9. B 10. C 11. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。秘鲁蓝莓产业快速增长,成为全球最大出口国,尽管面临气候变化带来的挑战,科学家们正在开发耐热的蓝莓新品种以应对未来的气候变化。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“However, conventional wisdom held that blueberries needed temperatures below 45℉ to thrive, which the Peruvian coast lacks. (然而,传统观念认为,蓝莓需要在45华氏度以下的温度中才能茁壮成长,而秘鲁海岸并不具备这样的条件。)”可知,人们最初认为蓝莓不能在秘鲁生长是因为人们认为气候不适宜。故选B。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Peruvian entrepreneur Carlos Gereda, a pioneer in the industry, began traveling to Chile in 2006 to learn about blueberries. On one of his trips, he brought back 14 varieties to test in Peru’s desert. It took him two years to find the right one, named Biloxi. (秘鲁企业家Carlos Gereda是该行业的先驱,从2006年开始前往智利学习蓝莓种植技术。在一次旅行中,他带回了14个品种,在秘鲁的沙漠中进行测试。他花了两年时间才找到了合适的品种,即名为Biloxi的蓝莓。)”可知,Carlos Gereda找到了适合秘鲁气候的蓝莓品种,为秘鲁蓝莓产业做出贡献。故选B。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“But last year, this boom faced its first setback. A major heat wave driven by an El Nino event hit northern Peru, severely damaging blueberry crops and causing a 25% drop in production. (然而,去年,这一繁荣景象遭遇了首次挫折。一场由厄尔尼诺现象引发的热浪袭击了秘鲁北部,严重损害了蓝莓作物,导致产量下降了25%。)”可知,去年异常高温导致蓝莓产量下降。故选C。
【11题详解】
词句猜测题。根据最后一段中的“To create these robust varieties, scientists develop new seeds and evaluate them over years to select the best individuals. They aim to create beat-tolerant plants and produce “jumbo” berries-one inch or larger-to meet global demand. (为了创造这些robust品种,科学家们开发了新的种子,并经过数年的评估,以选择出最优秀的个体。他们的目标是培育出耐热植物,并产出“巨型”蓝莓——直径达到或超过一英寸,以满足全球市场的需求。)”可知,这里指的是能够在极端气候条件下生长并且恢复的能力,即强大且具有适应性的植物。因此,robust意思是“健壮的,适应性强的”,与选项D“strong and adaptable (强壮且适应性强)”意思相符。故选D。
D
According to new research, babies recognize pretence and around half of children can pretend by themselves by 12 months. The study, led by the University of Bristol, shows for the first time how children’s awareness and grasp of pretence in its various forms develops from birth to three years old.
The lead author said, “Our findings highlight how pretending is a complex, evolving (进化的) process which begins very early on in life, helping their cognitive (认知的) and social skills to advance. Pretence is a key part of children’s learning, creativity, making friends, and understanding of other people. This study maps its many different stages and types.”
The findings are based on results from a survey of 900 parents of children aged from birth up to three years old from the UK, the US, Australia, and Canada. The earliest reported age when children understand pretence was four months and by the age of 13 months, around half were reported to discern pretence by others. Around half of 12-month-olds were reported to be pretending regularly themselves.
Researchers identified 18 different types of pretence which emerge and progress in the early years. One-year-olds’ pretence was shown to initially involve their bodies, for example, pretending to sleep. They may also gesture objects and actions, such as brushing their teeth with a finger or pretending with objects for their intended purpose like drinking out of an empty cup.
The researchers hope their research will help parents and preschool teachers understand and identify which types of pretence are appropriate to try with children at certain ages, supporting their learning, creativity, and friendships.
The lead author said, “With further research, the findings have the potential to be used as a diagnostic tool for developmental differences in early years. This could ultimately help parents, preschool educators, and medical professionals better understand how to play with children at different stages of development.”
12. How can pretence impact babies?
A. By enhancing their physical strength.
B. By boosting their cognitive development.
C. By making them more resistant to illness.
D. By teaching them to read and write earlier.
13. What does the underlined word “discern” in paragraph 3 mean?
A. Recognize. B. Force. C. Interrupt. D. Criticise.
14. What might the findings bring?
A. New learning skills in science.
B. Changes in secondary education.
C. Better play methods for primary students.
D. Ways to assess developmental differences.
15. What can be the best title for the text?
A. How Babies Learn to Pretend
B. The Process of Pretence in Children
C. New Insights into Early Childhood Pretence
D. The Role of Pretence in Human Development
【答案】12. B 13. A 14. D 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项关于儿童早期识别假装行为的研究,包括研究过程、研究发现及研究意义等。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段的“The lead author said, “Our findings highlight how pretending is a complex, evolving (进化的) process which begins very early on in life, helping their cognitive (认知的) and social skills to advance.(主要作者说:“我们的发现强调了假装是一个复杂、进化的过程,它始于生命早期,有助于他们的认知和社会技能的进步。”)”可知,假装可以促进婴儿的认知发展。故选B。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“The earliest reported age when children understand pretence was four months and by the age of 13 months, around half were reported (据报道,孩子理解假装的最早年龄是四个月,到13个月大的时候,有一半的孩子被报道……)”可知,划线词前文提到孩子理解假装的最早年龄是四个月,由此可推知,划线词与A项“Recognize(识别)意思相近,孩子理解假装的最早年龄是四个月,到13个月大的时候大半的孩子能识别假装。故选A。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段的“The lead author said, “With further research, the findings have the potential to be used as a diagnostic tool for developmental differences in early years. This could ultimately help parents, preschool educators, and medical professionals better understand how to play with children at different stages of development.”(主要作者说道:“通过进一步的研究,这些发现有可能被用作诊断早期发育差异的工具。这最终可以帮助父母、学前教育工作者和医学专业人士更好地了解如何与不同发展阶段的孩子玩耍。”)”可推知,这些发现可以被用作婴幼儿早期发育差异的诊断方法。故选D。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“According to new research, babies recognize pretence and around half of children can pretend by themselves by 12 months.(根据一项新的研究,婴儿在12个月大的时候就能识别出假装,大约一半的孩子能自己假装。)”可知,文章主要介绍了一项关于儿童早期识别假装行为的研究,包括研究过程、研究发现及研究意义等,故C项“对儿童早期假装的新见解”符合文章标题。故选C项。
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Music is a huge part of our lives. ____16____ But do we realize just how much of an influence it really has on us?
● ____17____
There’s nothing quite like a song to capture what was going on culturally at that time. The slang and language usage are so indicative of the times, and you can probably recall when a song was made based on what is mentioned.
● It teaches us about language.
Most parents sing to their child from an early age, as singing is such an important part of learning a language. If you take another language, chances are you learn key words and phrases through songs. ____18____ For example, if you were asked to memorize sentences in Spanish you’d probably have a hard time, but you can sing out a few lines of the Macarena.
●It’s how we celebrate.
Pretty much every moment we celebrate in our lives is tied to music—blowing out our birthday candles, scoring a goal, etc. ____19____ Holidays around the world have distinct music that accompanies them. A party without music just isn’t a party at all.
● It’s part of our routine.
Music just becomes so intertwined with our lives. While we’re cooking, cleaning, or just walking around the grocery store, it’s always there. It’s what we do when we’re happy or sad, and it’s become our self-care. ____20____
Music has become our favourite pastime, distraction, hobby and art form. It’s SO necessary for shaping us and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
A. It is like a time capsule.
B. Music helps us find our identity.
C. Without it we’d probably be lost.
D It provides an form of repetition contributing to memory.
E. It is a unique and beautiful experience that only music can provide.
F. We even get down to music in our heads when we do a happy dance.
G. It’s our time to be alone and drown out the stress and the world around us.
【答案】16. C 17. A 18. D 19. F 20. G
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了音乐的重要性以及音乐对生活的影响。
【16题详解】
根据上文“Music is a huge part of our lives.(音乐是我们生活的重要组成部分)”以及后文“But do we realize just how much of an influence it really has on us?(但我们是否意识到它对我们的影响到底有多大?)”可知,本句承接上文,进一步说明音乐为什么是生活的重要组成部分。故C选项“没有它,我们可能会迷失”符合语境,故选C。
【17题详解】
根据本段内容“There’s nothing quite like a song to capture what was going on culturally at that time. The slang and language usage are so indicative of the times, and you can probably recall when a song was made based on what is mentioned.(没有什么比一首歌更能捕捉当时的文化。俚语和语言用法是如此的具有时代特征,你可能还记得什么时候根据提到的内容制作了一首歌)”可知,本段说明了歌曲可以捕捉当时的文化,并且具有时代特征,说明音乐具有时间特性,可以体现歌曲流行时的时代文化。故A选项“它就像一个时间胶囊”符合语境,故选A。
【18题详解】
根据上文“Most parents sing to their child from an early age, as singing is such an important part of learning a language. If you take another language, chances are you learn key words and phrases through songs. (大多数父母从小就给孩子唱歌,因为唱歌是学习语言的重要组成部分。如果你学习另一门语言,你很有可能通过歌曲来学习关键词和短语)”以及后文“For example, if you were asked to memorize sentences in Spanish you’d probably have a hard time, but you can sing out a few lines of the Macarena.(例如,如果你被要求用西班牙语记住句子,你可能会有困难,但你可以唱出马卡雷纳的几句歌词)”可知,后文提到可以通过歌曲来记忆西班牙语,说明音乐对记忆有帮助。故D选项“它提供了一种有助于记忆的重复形式”符合语境,故选D。
【19题详解】
根据上文“Pretty much every moment we celebrate in our lives is tied to music—blowing out our birthday candles, scoring a goal, etc.(在我们的生活中,几乎每一个庆祝的时刻都与音乐有关——吹灭生日蜡烛,进球等等)”以及后文“Holidays around the world have distinct music that accompanies them. A party without music just isn’t a party at all.(世界各地的节日都有不同的音乐伴奏。没有音乐的派对根本就不是派对)”可知,本句主要说明音乐在庆祝活动时带给人们的影响。故F选项“当我们跳一支快乐的舞时,我们甚至会跟着音乐在脑子里跳”符合语境,故选F。
【20题详解】
根据上文“Music just becomes so intertwined with our lives. While we’re cooking, cleaning, or just walking around the grocery store, it’s always there. It’s what we do when we’re happy or sad, and it’s become our self-care.(音乐与我们的生活交织在一起。当我们做饭、打扫卫生,或者只是在杂货店里走动时,它总是在那里。当我们高兴或悲伤时,我们就会这样做,这已经成为我们的自我照顾)”可知,上文主要说明了音乐融入了我们的日常生活,本句为本段最后一句,继续说明音乐可以给我们自身所带来的好处。故G选项“这是我们独处的时间,淹没我们周围的压力和世界”符合语境,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。
Mom gave me an abundance of love. Her first love language was ____21____. Smells of soups often filled the house. The cookie jar was always ____22____ freshly-made cookies!
But a few times a year, like my birthday or the Spring Festival, we’d have a ____23____ treat - homemade fudge (乳汁软糖). Mom would go to the store to ____24____ all the ingredients (原料). And then she shut herself in the kitchen and I, in my room, waited ____25____. Finally, I’d hear her____26____, “Diana, it’s time!”
I’d fly out to ____27____. She’d mix everything together and hand me the wooden spoon to stir. That was my ____28____. I was the professional stirrer. It was tiring but somebody had to do it.
This was not the ____29____ soft fudge. It was not creamy soft. It was hard. Soft enough to bite into but hard enough that it ____30____ anyone who tried it for the first time. “This is fudge?” they would ask.
My mom ____31____ right before my thirty-first birthday. I cried my eyes out. That first Spring Festival, my aunt ____32____, “Will you make me some fudge for the new year?” My throat tightened with tears but I managed a (n) ____33____“yes”.
When I hung up that day, I decided, months after my mom left us, to ____34____ the family tradition of making fudge. It’s not just about fudge. It’s about a mother’s love and ____35____.
21. A. gifts B. food C. company D. support
22. A. packed with B. designed for C. empty of D. free from
23. A. special B. luxurious C. costly D. refreshing
24. A. enquire B. list C. purchase D. prepare
25. A. gratefully B. nervously C. politely D. eagerly
26. A. answer B. comment C. shout D. whisper
27. A. help B. chat C. learn D. reply
28. A. plan B. ambition C. choice D. job
29. A. well-prepared B. average C. unique D. good-looking
30. A. convinced B. confused C. interested D. pleased
31. A. set off B. settled down C. passed away D. stepped back
32. A. called B. shouted C. texted D. added
33. A. unwilling B. hesitant C. surprised D. choked
34. A. continue B. simplify C. improve D. quit
35. A. forgiveness B. sympathy C. tolerance D. connection
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. A 24. C 25. D 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. B 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. A 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者和妈妈一起制作一种自制软糖,母亲去世后,作者决定继续这一传统。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:她的第一个爱的语言是食物。A. gifts礼物;B. food食物;C. company陪伴;D. support支持。根据后文“Smells of soups often filled the house. (汤的味道常常弥漫在屋子里。)”可知,母亲的爱的语言是食物。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:饼干罐里总是装满了新鲜出炉的饼干!A. packed with塞进;B. designed for为……而设计;C. empty of完全没有;D. free from免于。根据上文“The cookie jar was always”指饼干罐里塞满了饼干。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:但是每年有几次,比如我的生日或春节,我们会吃一种特殊的甜食——自制软糖。A. special特别的;B. luxurious奢侈的;C. costly昂贵的;D. refreshing使人精神振作的。根据后文“treat - homemade fudge”可知,他们吃特制的甜食,故选A。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:妈妈会去商店买所有的食材。A. enquire询问;B. list清单;C. purchase购买;D. prepare准备。根据上文“Mom would go to the store to”可知,去商店是为了购买食材。故选C。
【25题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:然后她把自己关在厨房里,我在房间里急切地等着。A. gratefully感激地;B. nervously紧张地;C. politely礼貌地;D. eagerly渴望地。根据后文“I’d fly out”可知,作者在房间里急切地等着。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:最后,我听到她大喊:“戴安娜,时间到了!”A. answer回答;B. comment评论;C. shout叫喊;D. whisper低语。根据后文“Diana, it’s time!”指妈妈大喊,作者去帮忙。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我会飞过去帮忙。A. help帮助;B. chat聊天;C. learn学习;D. reply回答。根据后文“She’d mix everything together and hand me the wooden spoon to stir. (她会把所有的东西混合在一起,然后把木勺递给我搅拌。)”可知,指作者要去帮忙。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:那是我的工作。A. plan计划;B. ambition抱负;C. choice选择;D. job工作。根据后文“I was the professional stirrer. It was tiring but somebody had to do it. (我是专业的搅拌器。这很累,但总得有人去做。)”可知,搅拌就是作者的工作。故选D。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:这可不是一般的软糖。A. well-prepared准备好的;B. average一般的,平均的;C. unique独特的;D. good-looking好看的。根据后文“It was not creamy soft. It was hard. (它不是奶油般柔软的。它很硬。)”可知,不是一般的软糖,是硬的。故选B。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:软到可以咬,但又硬到让第一次尝试的人感到困惑。A. convinced信服的;B. confused困惑的;C. interested感兴趣的;D. pleased高兴的。根据上文“Soft enough to bite into but hard enough that it”以及后文““This is fudge?” they would ask. (他们会问“这是软糖?”)”可知,软糖是硬的,让第一次尝试的人感到困惑。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:我妈妈在我31岁生日之前去世了。A. set off出发;B. settled down定居;C. passed away去世;D. stepped back退后。根据后文“I cried my eyes out. (我痛哭流涕。)”以及后文“My throat tightened with tears。”推测母亲去世了,故选C。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:第一个春节,我阿姨打电话说:“新年你能给我做些软糖吗?”A. called打电话;B. shouted叫喊;C. texted发短信;D. added增加。根据后文“When I hung up that day”可知,阿姨打来了电话,想要软糖。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我的喉咙因泪水而紧绷,但我还是勉强说了一个哽咽的“可以”。A. unwilling不愿意的;B. hesitant犹豫的;C. surprised惊讶的;D. choked哽咽的。根据上文“My throat tightened with tears”可知,作者哽咽地说可以。故选D。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:那天挂电话时,我决定,在妈妈离开我们几个月后,继续做软糖的家庭传统。A. continue继续;B. simplify简化;C. improve改善;D. quit停止。根据后文“the family tradition of making fudge”指作者决定继续做软糖这一家庭传统。故选A。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:这是关于母亲的爱和联系。A. forgiveness原谅;B. sympathy同情;C. tolerance忍受;D. connection联系。根据上文“It’s about a mother’s love and”可知,软糖关于母亲的爱和联系。故选D。
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。
A museum collecting and exhibiting ancient objects ____36____( represent ) one of the greatest archaeological (考古的) discoveries over the past decades in China opened in the Shanxi county of Xiangfen.
The Taosi Site Museum was built near the Taosi relics (遗迹) site, which was included ____37____ the national research project on tracking down the origins of Chinese civilization in 2002. Judging from the relics ____38____ (discover), researchers believe the site was most likely the ruins of the capital city during the period of Yao, an emperor ____39____ one of the founding fathers of the Chinese nation.
Over the past decades, more than 5,500 pieces or sets of relics ____40____ (find) at the Taosi site, giving researchers adequate material evidence to understand how the earliest Chinese society and nation were formed. Among the ____41____ ( culture) relics including pots, stones and metals, ____42____ total of 230 pieces showing the culture and life of ancient people are on display at the museum.
Construction of the museum, covering about 50,000 square meters of land and 10,000 square meters of floor space, started in 2021 and ____43____( complete) in 2023. It is part of the Taosi Archaeological Site Park, ____44____ includes an exhibition hall for ancient astronomy and a facility for the _____45_____(preserve) of the precious relics.
【答案】36. representing
37. in 38. discovered
39. and 40. have been found
41. cultural
42. a 43. was completed
44. which 45. preservation
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了山西襄汾县的陶寺遗址博物馆。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:一家博物馆在山西襄汾县开馆,该博物馆收藏和展出的古代文物代表了过去几十年来中国最伟大的考古发现之一。此处是非谓语动词作后置定语,museum和represent是主动关系,用现在分词形式。故填representing。
【37题详解】
考查介词。句意:陶寺遗址博物馆建在陶寺遗址附近,陶寺遗址于2002年被列入国家追踪中华文明起源研究项目。be included in是固定搭配,表示“被包含在……里面”。故填in。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:从发现的遗迹来看,研究人员认为,该遗址很可能是中华民族的缔造者之一、帝王尧时期的都城遗址。discover和relics是被动关系,用过去分词作后置定语,修饰relics,表示“被发现的遗迹”。故填discovered。
【39题详解】
考查连词。句意:从发现的遗迹来看,研究人员认为,该遗址很可能是中华民族的缔造者之一、帝王尧时期的都城遗址。这里an emperor和one of the founding fathers of the Chinese nation是并列关系,共同修饰Yao,所以用连词and连接。故填and。
【40题详解】
考查时态语态。句意:在过去的几十年里,在陶寺遗址发现了5500多件或多套文物,为研究人员了解中国最早的社会和国家是如何形成的提供了充分的物证。Over the past decades是现在完成时的时间标志,relics和find是被动关系,所以用现在完成时的被动语态。故填have been found。
41题详解】
考查形容词。句意:在陶器、石头、金属等文物中,展示古人文化和生活的文物共有230件。修饰名词relics要用形容词,culture的形容词形式是cultural。 故填cultural。
【42题详解】
考查冠词。句意:在陶器、石头、金属等文物中,展示古人文化和生活的文物共有230件。a total of意为“总计”。 故填a。
【43题详解】
考查时态语态。句意:该博物馆占地约5万平方米,建筑面积约1万平方米,于2021年开工,于2023年完工。句子主语Construction和complete是被动关系,时间是2023年,用一般过去时的被动语态。 故填was completed。
【44题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:它是陶寺考古遗址公园的一部分,该公园包括一个古代天文学展览馆和一个保存珍贵文物的设施。这里是非限定性定语从句,先行词是Taosi Archaeological Site Park,在从句中作主语,所以用关系代词which引导。故填which。
【45题详解】
考查名词。句意:它是陶寺考古遗址公园的一部分,该公园包括一个古代天文学展览馆和一个保存珍贵文物的设施。定冠词the后接名词,preserve的名词形式是preservation,表示“保存,保护”,为不可数名词,故填preservation。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华,你校计划举办一次中国非遗(intangible)传统文化展。请你给外教Emma写一封邮件,邀请她参加,并介绍展览的相关信息。内容包括:
1. 展览的时间和地点;
2. 展览的内容及意义。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 开头与结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Emma,
I hope this email finds you. well.
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Best regards,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Emma,
I hope this email finds you well. I’m thrilled to inform you that our school is going to host an exhibition on Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage next Friday afternoon on the playground.
It will showcase traditional crafts, folk music and dance performances, as well as interactive workshops on paper-cutting and calligraphy. This event is a chance for students and teachers alike to gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture and appreciate the artistry and history behind it. It would be wonderful if you could join us and experience the richness of Chinese culture.
Looking forward to your early reply.
Best regards,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一封邀请信,邀请外教Emma参加学校即将举办的中国非遗传统文化展。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
开心,兴奋的:thrilled → delighted/excited
举办:host → hold
机会:chance → opportunity
欣赏: appreciate → admire/enjoy
2. 句式拓展
同义句转换
原句:I’m thrilled to inform you that our school is going to host an exhibition on Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage next Friday afternoon on the playground.
拓展句:I’m thrilled to inform you that our school is going to host an exhibition next Friday afternoon on the playground, whose theme is Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m thrilled to inform you that our school is going to host an exhibition on Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage next Friday afternoon on the playground. (运用了that引导的宾语从句)
【高分句型2】It would be wonderful if you could join us and experience the richness of Chinese culture. (运用了if引导条件状语从句)
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
In the beautiful town Riverview surrounded by rolling hills, lived two brothers, Jack and Tom.
They were as different as night and day-Jack, the older by two years, was a keen reader with a preference for quiet moments spent in academic books, his nose often buried in the pages of historical texts or scientific journals. Compared with him, Tom was totally different, full of energy and enthusiasm, always longing for the outdoors. He found joy that came from playing soccer and basketball. The differences between them often led to arguments, creating a gap that seemed impossible to bridge.
One summer, their parents, hoping to mend the growing divide between them, decided to send them on a camping trip in the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains. They thought that the fresh mountain air, coupled with outdoor activities, would bring them closer.
Unwillingly, the two brothers packed their bags, each secretly hoping that the other would give up at the last minute. But neither did, and soon enough, they found themselves setting up camp under a canopy(顶篷)of twinkling stars, the cool night breeze whispering through the trees.
The first few days were tense. They quarreled over insignificant matters-who should carry the water bottle, who got to choose the music during meals, and whose turn it was to gather firewood. Their unpleasant quarrel echoed through the quiet forest, breaking the peace that enveloped them. Each disagreement seemed to widen the crack between them until one evening when things took a dramatic turn.
A sudden storm rolled in. The wind howled through the trees, and rain began to pour. In the disorder of securing the tent and gathering supplies to prevent them from getting wet, Tom slipped on a muddy path and hurt his ankle badly. Struggling with extreme pain, he knew that he had to turn to Campsite medical tent.
注意: 1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡上相应位置作答。
Noticing his brother in such a situation, Jack’s heart softened immediately.
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As Tom healed, the brothers worked together to complete the camping trip.
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【答案】范文
Noticing his brother in such a situation, Jack’s heart softened immediately. Forgetting their previous disputes, he rushed to Tom’s side, carefully lifting him up and supporting him as they made their way to the medical tent. Inside, Jack gently laid Tom down and helped him apply an ice pack to his injured ankle. Jack’s actions spoke louder than words, showing Tom that despite their differences, he cared deeply for his brother’s well-being. For the first time in a long while, Tom felt a warmth that transcended their disagreements.
As Tom healed, the brothers worked together to complete the camping trip. They shared responsibilities more evenly, finding joy in tasks they once viewed as burdensome. Jack took charge of navigating through the forest trails while Tom, despite his injury, offered encouragement and moral support. As the days went by, their bond grew stronger, and they realized that despite their contrasting interests, they could still find common ground. By the end of the trip, the gap that once seemed impossible to bridge had narrowed significantly, replaced by a deeper understanding and appreciation for each other.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了杰克和汤姆是两兄弟,杰克是汤姆的哥哥,喜欢安静地读学术书籍,而汤姆充满活力和热情,总是渴望户外活动。他们之间的分歧经常导致争吵,造成似乎无法弥合的鸿沟。一年夏天,他们的父母希望弥合他们之间日益加深的分歧,决定送他们去附近的蓝岭山脉露营。结果在营地里汤姆扭伤了脚踝,杰克及时给予帮助,最终两人也因为这次经历加深了感情。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“看到弟弟处于这样的境地,杰克的心立刻软化了”可知,第一段可描写杰克主动帮助汤姆,汤姆感到温暖。
②由第二段首句内容“汤姆痊愈后,兄弟俩一起完成了露营之旅”可知,第二段可描写两人感情得到了加深,对彼此更深层次的理解和欣赏。
2.续写线索:汤姆受伤——杰克帮助——汤姆感到温暖——汤姆痊愈——完成露营之旅——感情深厚
3.词汇激活
行为类
①争论:dispute/debate
②急忙:rush to/hurry to
③关心:care/concern
情绪类
①鼓励:encouragement/ stimulation
②欣赏:appreciation /admiration
【点睛】[高分句型1] Forgetting their previous disputes, he rushed to Tom’s side, carefully lifting him up and supporting him as they made their way to the medical tent. (运用了现在分词作状语)
[高分句型2] As the days went by, their bond grew stronger, and they realized that despite their contrasting interests, they could still find common ground. (运用了that引导宾语从句)
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