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2024—2025学年高二期末 (上) 测试 英 语 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例: How much is the shirt? A. £ 19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. Who did the woman want to call? A. James. B. Daniel. C. Drake. 2. What does the man ask the woman to do? A. Make an apology to him. B. Talk outside the cinema. C. Turn off the phone. 3. What does the man think of his school life? A. Wonderful. B. Stressful. C. Relaxing. 4. What does the man suggest doing at last? A. Doing some exercise. B. Holding a birthday party. C. Buying a cake for Lydia. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A hard question. B. An exam. C. A chemistry lesson. 第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the possible relationship between the speakers? A. Doctor and patient. B. Boss and employee. C. Wife and husband. 7. What does the woman think about the man? A. He is not telling the truth. B. He is working hard. C. He sleeps too much. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What is the man probably? A. A repairman. B. A policeman. C. A postman. 9. Where did the woman lose her cell phone according to herself? A. In a park. B. In a hotel. C. In a taxi. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What type of business does the man have? A. Cleaning. B. Painting. C. Moving. 11. What will the man do first? A. Visit the woman’s house. B. Do the work immediately. C. Send some workers to the woman’s house. 12 How will the man send the price list to the woman? A. By phone. B. By letter. C. By email. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. How old is the man now? A. 36 years old. B. 20 years old. C. 16 years old. 14. Who taught the man how to play the piano? A. His friend. B. His uncle. C. A piano teacher. 15. What did the man find easy while learning to play the piano? A. Studying basic piano rules. B. Playing complicated songs. C. Singing and playing at the same time. 16. How often does the man play with his band? A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Every day. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. When did the students set off that day? A. At 4: 30. B. At 5: 00. C. At 5: 30. 18. How did the speaker feel when the coach arrived? A. Excited. B. Tired. C. Sad. 19. What did the speaker get for her little sister? A. A T-shirt. B. A bag. C. A dress. 20. What did the speaker like best about this trip? A. The shopping experience. B. The comfortable hotel. C. The boat trip. 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 Rutland Water is one of the largest man-made lakes in the UK. This reservoir is not only an important source of water supply but also a tourist destination offering a variety of outdoor activities and nature experiences. There are four main car parks available for visitors, each with its own activities and facilities. In addition, Rutland Water offers year-round walking trails. History The construction of Rutland Water began in the 1970s, originally named Empingham Reservoir, and was completed in 1976. It covers 3,100 acres, with the deepest point reaching 34 meters and a length of 1,200 meters. The reservoir’s construction involved a significant amount of civil engineering, including the construction of dams, pumping stations, tunnels, and pipelines. Outdoor Activities Rutland Water offers a wealth of outdoor activities, including walking, cycling, fishing, and water sports. Whether you are seeking thrilling water sports or looking to relax, this place can meet your needs. Nature Conservation Rutland Water has a 1,000-acre nature reserve managed by the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust, and it is home to the Rutland Osprey Project. This reserve is one of the best places in the UK for bird-watching, with 25,000 wintering wildfowl and 35 bird-watching points. Tourist Facilities Around the reservoir, restaurants, marinas, and activity centers have been built to promote local economic development. The reservoir offers a variety of water sports, including paddleboarding, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, and canoeing. 1. When was Rutland Water completed? A. In 1970. B. In 1976. C. In 1988. D. In 1994. 2. What can visitors do in Rutland Water? A. Go swimming. B. Catch a bird. C. Ride a bike. D. Have food cooked. 3. Who will show special interest in Rutland Water? A. Birdwatchers. B. Readers. C. Sailors. D. Mountaineers. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了英国最大的人工湖之一Rutland Water，包括其历史、户外活动、自然保护区和旅游设施。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据History标题下“The construction of Rutland Water began in the 1970s, originally named Empingham Reservoir, and was completed in 1976.(Rutland Water的建设始于20世纪70年代，最初名为Empingham水库，于1976年建成。)”可知，Rutland Water是在1976年建成的。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Outdoor Activities标题下“Rutland Water offers a wealth of outdoor activities, including walking, cycling, fishing, and water sports.(Rutland Water提供了丰富的户外活动，包括散步、骑自行车、钓鱼和水上运动。)”可知，游客在Rutland Water可以骑自行车。故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Nature Conservation标题下“Rutland Water has a 1,000-acre nature reserve managed by the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust, and it is home to the Rutland Osprey Project. This reserve is one of the best places in the UK for bird-watching, with 25,000 wintering wildfowl and 35 bird-watching points.(Rutland Water有一个1000英亩的自然保护区，由莱斯特郡和拉特兰野生动物信托基金管理，这里是拉特兰鱼鹰项目的所在地。这个保护区是英国最好的观鸟地点之一，有25000只越冬水禽和35个观鸟点。)”可知，观鸟者会对Rutland Water特别感兴趣。故选A。 B For many, denim (牛仔布) is a type of cloth; but for London-based artist Ian Berry, it’s a creative medium. For the last two decades, Berry has used the navy blue cloth to create various portraits (肖像), and even photorealistic descriptions of California. And his latest creation continues to reveal the unexpected and innovative ways denim can be used. Titled Secret Garden and recently on display at the Garden Museum in London, this work reimagines a peaceful setting with a fish pond, flowers, and plants — all made from recycled denim jeans. The Secret Garden show was first exhibited at the Children’s Museum of the Arts in New York in 2017 and has since been displayed in various site-specific locations and galleries worldwide. Originally designing it for a young audience, Berry aimed to inspire children to reflect on our interaction with nature. “The idea came from thinking many kids don’t have their own gardens and thinking of community gardens located between buildings and trying to inspire them to seek them out,” Berry says. “It also gave the opportunity to talk about sustainability as well as helping young minds think about where things come from.” The artist even showed the kids a cotton plant to explain where jeans come from. “It was amazing to see so many confused at the idea,” he recalls. “It enabled educators to talk about how in the show plants were turned into pants, then back to plants again.” While the most recent Secret Garden show isn’t specifically designed for children, it still arouses a childlike sense of wonder. Visitors can walk through the denim garden path and find plants hanging above them. Various plants and flowers are depicted in shades of indigo (靛蓝色). There’s even a peaceful pond at the heart of the garden, featuring denim koi fish, and a central water feature. Every area of the garden showcases such an impressive level of details that it’s easy to forget that the entire show is handmade from denim. 4. What did Ian Berry use denim for? A. A kind of cloth for clothing. B. Covers for various portraits. C. Bags for flowers and plants. D. Materials for his works of art. 5. What’s the aim of the Secret Garden show? A. To raise children’s awareness of nature. B. To get children in New York interested in art. C. To tell the great use of denim in daily life. D. To explain how to recycle denim jeans. 6. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A. Children’s lack of nature knowledge. B. People’s confusion about Berry’s art. C. Motivation of Berry’s artistic creation. D. Process of plant of different periods. 7. What is the characteristic of the show described in the last paragraph? A. Costly. B. Complicated. C. Abstract. D. Lifelike. 【答案】4. D 5. A 6. C 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了伦敦艺术家Ian Berry使用牛仔布创作的《秘密花园》艺术展览，该展览旨在激发儿童对自然的兴趣并传递可持续发展的理念。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“For the last two decades, Berry has used the navy blue cloth to create various portraits, and even photorealistic descriptions of California. And his latest creation continues to reveal the unexpected and innovative ways denim can be used.(在过去的二十年里，Berry一直用这种深蓝色布料创作各种肖像，甚至是对加利福尼亚州的写实描述。而他最新的创作继续揭示了牛仔布可以被使用的令人意想不到和创新的方式)”可知，Ian Berry用牛仔布作为他艺术创作的材料。故选D。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Originally designing it for a young audience, Berry aimed to inspire children to reflect on our interaction with nature.(Berry最初的设计是针对年轻观众的，他的目的是激发孩子们思考我们与自然的互动)”可知，《秘密花园》展览的目的是提高儿童对自然的意识。故选A。 【6题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段“The idea came from thinking many kids don’t have their own gardens and thinking of community gardens located between buildings and trying to inspire them to seek them out…It also gave the opportunity to talk about sustainability as well as helping young minds think about where things come from.(这个想法来自于想到很多孩子没有自己的花园，想到位于建筑之间的社区花园，并试图激励他们去寻找它们……这也给了人们谈论可持续性的机会，同时帮助年轻人思考事物的来源)”可知，第三段主要讲了Berry艺术创作的动机。故选C。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Every area of the garden showcases such an impressive level of details that it’s easy to forget that the entire show is handmade from denim.(花园的每个区域都展示了令人印象深刻的细节水平，以至于人们很容易忘记整个展览都是手工用牛仔布制作的)”可推知，最后一段描述的展览的特点是栩栩如生的。故选D。 C The first thing most of us do when working with people from a new culture is to learn about differences. And there are very sensible reasons to do so. It helps you avoid cultural misunderstandings. But focusing on differences alone can have its downsides. For one thing, there’s a likely chance you’ll be wrong. Focusing on differences can also be quite mentally taxing. So, if you don’t focus on differences, what then can you do to be more effective across cultures? In our experience, an equally reasonable and highly effective alternative technique is to focus on similarities. And this change in perspective can have some pretty powerful effects. If you think about it, this is probably exactly how you establish connections and relationships in your own culture. You don’t approach a person thinking about all the potential ways you could be different; instead, you naturally gravitate to similarities, finding things you might have in common to form the basis of a relationship. Although we tend to approach cross-cultural interactions quite differently, the same technique actually works just as well across cultures. When focused on similarities, you’re open to — and, in fact, looking for — a potential connection. Perhaps it’s a hobby you share in common with a coworker, or maybe both of you at a business meeting abroad have families you’re trying to connect with. By focusing on similarities you have the power to create connections and build relationships that either eliminate cultural differences or make them irrelevant. Another advantage of this approach is that your coworkers are more likely to feel that you see them as an individual. On the other hand, focusing on similarities means you are suited to the particularities of the specific person you are interacting with. This is more likely to result in the other party feeling seen and heard for who they are, and can kick off a positive lift of mutual (相互的) openness and trust. 8. Why do people focus on differences in a multicultural company? A. To emphasize their own culture. B. To reduce unnecessary troubles. C. To take advantage of other culture. D. To make the workplace multicultural. 9 What’s the significance of focusing on similarities in a multicultural company? A. The origin of the hobbies. B. The start of work efficiency. C. The foundation of connections. D. The improvement of your family. 10. What does the underlined word “eliminate” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Maintain. B. Strengthen. C. Remove. D. Worsen. 11. Which is the advantage of focusing on similarities in the last paragraph? A. Making others feel valued. B. Making yourself centred. C. Indicating your interest. D. Making others adapt to your culture. 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. C 11. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了在多文化公司中，人们应该更多地关注相似之处而不是差异。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“The first thing most of us do when working with people from a new culture is to learn about differences. And there are very sensible reasons to do so. It helps you avoid cultural misunderstandings.(当我们与来自新文化的人合作时，我们大多数人做的第一件事就是了解差异。这样做有一些非常明智的理由。它有助于你避免文化误解。)”可知，在多元文化公司中，人们关注差异是为了减少不必要的麻烦。故选B。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“You don’t approach a person thinking about all the potential ways you could be different; instead, you naturally gravitate to similarities, finding things you might have in common to form the basis of a relationship.(当你接近一个人时，你不会思考你们所有可能不同的地方；相反，你会自然地被相似性所吸引，找到你们可能共有的东西，以此作为关系的基础。)”可知，在多元文化公司中关注相似性可以建立联系的基础。故选C。 【10题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词句上文“You don’t approach a person thinking about all the potential ways you could be different; instead, you naturally gravitate to similarities, finding things you might have in common to form the basis of a relationship.(你不会在接近一个人时就去想你们之间所有可能的不同之处；相反，你会自然而然地被相似之处所吸引，寻找你们可能共有的东西，作为建立关系的基础。)”可知，通过关注相似性，你有能力创造联系并建立关系，从而消除文化差异或使它们变得无关紧要，由此可知，eliminate意为“消除”，与选项C“Remove”意思相近。故选C。 【11题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Another advantage of this approach is that your coworkers are more likely to feel that you see them as an individual.(这种方法的另一个优点是，你的同事更有可能觉得你把他们当作个体来看待。)”等内容可知，关注相似性的优势是让别人感到被重视。故选A。 D Have you ever wondered what chickens are talking about? Chickens are quite the communicators — their clucks squawks and purrs are not just random sounds but a complex language system. These sounds are their way of interacting with the world and expressing joy, fear, and social connection to one another. Like humans, the “language” of chickens varies with age, environment, and surprisingly, domestication (驯化), giving us insights into their social structures and behaviours. Understanding these sounds can transform our approach to poultry (家禽) farming, enhancing chicken welfare and quality of life. Our research at Dalhousie University applies artificial intelligence (AI) to decode the language of chickens. It’s a project that is set to revolutionize our understanding of these feathered creatures and their communication methods, offering a window into their world that was previously closed to us. The use of AI and machine learning is like having a universal translator for chicken speech. AI can analyze vast amounts of audio data. Our algorithms (算法) are learning to recognize patterns and tiny differences in chicken sounds. This isn’t a simple task — chickens have a range of sounds that vary in pitch, tone, and context. But by using advanced data analysis techniques, we’re beginning to crack their code. This breakthrough in animal communication is not just a scientific achievement; it’s a step towards more humane and empathetic treatment of farm animals. One of the most exciting aspects of this research is understanding the emotional content behind these sounds. Are they stressed? Are they content? By understanding their emotional state, we can make more informed decisions about their care and environment. This project isn’t just about academic curiosity; it has real-world implications. We’re not only unlocking the secrets of avian (鸟类的) communication but also setting new standards for animal welfare. 12. What can be learned about chickens? A. They are communicative. B. They behave randomly. C. They lack emotions. D. They talk oddly. 13. What benefit will chickens get from the project? A. Better food quality. B. Faster growth rates. C. Better care. D. Enhanced social skills. 14. What is a highlight of the research? A. Revealing chickens’ behaviours. B. Understanding chickens’ emotions. C. Analyzing chickens’ living environment. D. Discovering advanced feeding methods. 15. What is the text mainly about? A. Enhancing animal health with AI. B. The secret of chickens’ life. C. Unlocking chickens’ language with AI. D. The future of poultry farming. 【答案】12. A 13. C 14. B 15. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述达尔豪斯大学用AI解码鸡的语言，了解其情绪，助力动物福利提升。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“Chickens are quite the communicators— their clucks, squawks and purrs are not just random sounds but a complex language system.(鸡是相当善于交流的动物 —— 它们的咯咯声、尖叫声和呼噜声不仅仅是随意发出的声音，而是一个复杂的语言系统。)”可知，鸡是善于交流的。故选A项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“One of the most exciting aspects of this research is understanding the emotional content behind these sounds. Are they stressed? Are they content? By understanding their emotional state, we can make more informed decisions about their care and environment.(这项研究最令人兴奋的方面之一是理解这些声音背后的情感内容。它们有压力吗？它们满足吗？通过了解它们的情绪状态，我们可以在对它们的照顾和生活环境方面做出更明智的决定。)”可知，通过这个项目，能更好地了解鸡的情绪状态，从而能给予它们更好的照顾。故选C项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“One of the most exciting aspects of this research is understanding the emotional content behind these sounds. Are they stressed? Are they content? By understanding their emotional state, we can make more informed decisions about their care and environment.(这项研究最令人兴奋的方面之一是理解这些声音背后的情感内容。它们有压力吗？它们满足吗？通过了解它们的情绪状态，我们可以在对它们的照顾和生活环境方面做出更明智的决定。)”可知，这项研究的一个亮点是理解鸡的情绪。故选B项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段第一句“Our research at Dalhousie University applies artificial intelligence (AI) to decode the language of chickens.(我们在达尔豪斯大学的研究应用人工智能（AI）来解码鸡的语言。)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要讲述了通过人工智能来解码鸡的语言这一研究。而C选项Unlocking chickens’ language with AI.(用人工智能解锁鸡的语言)符合文章主旨。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。 How to Be a Good Passenger With masses of cars on the road, it is time to consider the traffic safety as a car passenger. It will be safer as long as you follow the following advice. Be safe. ____16____ Do not wait for the driver to tell you to put it on, or refuse to put it on when asked to. ____17____ You can advise the driver on the route navigation (导航), but you don’t shout or advise on turns, which can cause the driver to panic or make a sudden turn, leading to a possible accident. Do not be a rude backseat driver. When commenting on someone’s driving, offer a constructive and friendly suggestion. Do not, however, attack the driver about his driving, especially if he is inexperienced. ____18____ Do not distract (使分心) the driver. It is helpful for the driver if you want to tell him about a better and faster route.____19____ However, talking for too long or too loudly or singing along to the radio music can distract the driver and possibly cause an accident. Do not tolerate high speed. If the driver is going above the speed limit, do not immediately shout at him. ____20____ However, if you can see the driver speeding consciously and unsafely, you have the full right to advise the driver to slow down and drive more carefully, to make all the passengers feel safe. A. Guide with respect and consideration. B. Do up your seat belt the moment you get in the car. C. If the driver needs to concentrate, turn the radio down. D. Also, talking to the driver helps stop him feeling sleepy. E. Prevent the driver from putting the passengers’ lives in danger. F. He may not be aware of it and just need a reminder to slow down. G. Let him take his time and drive in the way he feels most comfortable. 【答案】16. B 17. A 18. G 19. D 20. F 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章就在乘车过程中应该如何保证安全，给出了一些实用的建议。 【16题详解】 本段小标题为“Be safe(保证安全)”，此空位于段落首句，应该总领全段，说明如何保证安全。根据下文“Do not wait for the driver to tell you to put it on, or refuse to put it on when asked to.(不要等司机告诉你才系上它，或者在被要求系上的时候拒绝系上它。)”可知，其中it指代上文空白处的内容，由此可推测出此处是指系上安全带，选项B“你一上车就系好安全带”符合语境。故选B。 【17题详解】 此空位于段落首句，应该总领全段。根据下文“You can advise the driver on the route navigation (导航), but you don’t shout or advise on turns, which can cause the driver to panic or make a sudden turn, leading to a possible accident.(你可以给司机提供路线导航的建议，但不要大喊大叫或建议转弯，这可能会导致司机恐慌或突然转弯，从而可能引发事故。)”可知，本段建议乘客给司机提建议时要有礼貌，要尊重司机，选项A“以尊重和体谅为指导”符合语境。故选A。 【18题详解】 根据上文“Do not, however, attack the driver about his driving, especially if he is inexperienced.(然而，不要攻击司机的驾驶技术，尤其是如果他经验不足的话。)”可知，下文应该会说明对待经验不足的司机应该怎么做，选项G“让他慢慢来，以他觉得最舒服的方式开车”符合语境。故选G。 【19题详解】 根据上文“It is helpful for the driver if you want to tell him about a better and faster route.(如果你想告诉司机一条更好更快的路线，这对司机是有帮助的。)”和下文“However, talking for too long or too loudly or singing along to the radio music can distract the driver and possibly cause an accident.(然而，说话时间过长或声音过大，或者跟着收音机里的音乐唱歌，都会分散司机的注意力，并可能导致事故。)”可知，上下文之间为转折关系，且都提到了和司机说话，所以空白处应该也与和司机说话有关，选项D“此外，和司机说话有助于防止他感到困倦”符合语境，且其中的Also表示递进关系，承接上文。故选D。 【20题详解】 根据上文“If the driver is going above the speed limit, do not immediately shout at him.(如果司机超速了，不要立即对他大喊大叫。)”和下文“However, if you can see the driver speeding consciously and unsafely, you have the full right to advise the driver to slow down and drive more carefully, to make all the passengers feel safe.(然而，如果你能看到司机有意识地、不安全地超速行驶，你完全有权建议司机减速，更加小心地驾驶，让所有乘客感到安全。)”可知，此处是说有时司机可能没意识到自己超速了，只是需要提醒，选项F“他可能没有意识到这一点，只是需要提醒他减速”符合语境。故选F。 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。 China has been my home off and on since 1984. I ___21___ China’s generosity when I received a scholarship to study in Beijing. I was one of the students with the most modest ___22___ background and was given the scholarship because of this. When I first got here, Chinese people embraced me like family, showing me great ___23___: While I, as a foreigner with no Chinese language background, ___24___ to express myself, no matter how basic and incorrect my language skills were, there was always ___25___ . We arrived in Xizhou in 2007, and the village took us under its ___26___. We decided to repurpose our courtyard complex into the Linden Center, a name Xilinyuan that ___27___ the Xi of Xizhou and Lin of Linden, which is more than a hotel, but also a hospitality and education retreat, a (n) ___28___ for storytelling with the outside world. About 10 years ago, the Xizhou people started to call me “zhanggui”, meaning the head of the hotel. This ___29___ their appreciation for our efforts to highlight their traditions. I am still called by this ____30____ every day in the village. Now Xilinyuan has branches in ____31____ locations in China. My ____32____ is to help the world better appreciate and respect the Chinese people and culture. About 2,500 years ago, Confucius expressed what is now the DNA of China’s ____33____ with the world: Is it not delightful to have ____34____ coming from afar? We, who ____35____ this hospitality every day, must share these stories. 21. A. learned from B. resulted in C. benefited from D. fitted in 22. A. cultural B. financial C. educational D. professional 23. A. interest B. appearance C. treat D. patience 24. A. adapted B. struggled C. pretended D. forced 25. A. encouragement B. anxiety C. misunderstanding D. astonishment 26. A. feather B. shadow C. wing D. control 27. A. distributes B. combines C. promotes D. constructs 28. A. origin B. base C. fund D. organization 29. A. recited B. recalled C. reflected D. repeated 30. A. background B. title C. claim D. sound 31. A. remote B. temporary C. multiple D. rural 32. A. attention B. mission C. affection D. confusion 33. A. companionship B. chat C. amusement D. interaction 34. A. friends B. colleagues C. teachers D. relatives 35. A. preserve B. experiment C. realize D. experience 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. B 29. C 30. B 31. C 32. B 33. D 34. A 35. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了作者在中国的生活经历，表达了对中国人民和文化的赞赏。作者在北京学习期间获得了奖学金，感受到中国人的慷慨和友好。在喜洲，作者将庭院改造为喜林苑，旨在促进文化交流，并受到当地人的认可。作者认为，中国文化中“有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎”的理念值得推广，并希望通过自己的努力，让世界更好地了解和尊重中国。 【21题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：当我获得奖学金到北京学习时，我受益于中国的慷慨。A. learned from向……学习；B. resulted in导致；C. benefited from从……中受益；D. fitted in适应，融入。根据下文“when I received a scholarship to study in Beijing”可知，作者获得了在北京学习的奖学金，所以是从中国的慷慨中受益。“benefited from”表示“从……中受益”，符合语境。故选C项。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我是经济背景最普通的学生之一，因此获得了奖学金。A. cultural文化的；B. financial经济的；C. educational教育的；D. professional职业的。根据 下文“and was given the scholarship because of this”可知，作者因为某种原因获得了奖学金，结合选项，“financial”（经济的）符合，即作者是经济背景最普通的学生之一，所以才获得奖学金。故选B项。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我第一次来到这里时，中国人像家人一样拥抱我，给了我很大的耐心。A. interest兴趣；B. appearance外表；C. treat款待；D. patience耐心。根据 下文“While I, as a foreigner with no Chinese language background, ___4___to express myself, no matter how basic and incorrect my language skills were, there was always ___5___.”可知，作者作为没有中文背景的外国人，表达自己有困难，但无论语言技能多么基础和错误，中国人总是给予某种东西。这里应该是 “耐心”，“patience”符合语境。故选D项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：而我，作为一个没有中文背景的外国人，努力表达自己，无论我的语言技能多么基本和不正确，总是有鼓励。A. adapted适应；B. struggled艰难地行进，挣扎；C. pretended假装；D. forced迫使。根据上文“as a foreigner with no Chinese language background”可知，作者没有中文背景，所以应该是努力表达自己，“struggled”（努力，挣扎）符合语境，struggle to do sth. (努力做某事)。故选B项。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：而我，作为一个没有中文背景的外国人，努力表达自己，无论我的语言技能多么基本和不正确，总是有鼓励。A. encouragement鼓励；B. anxiety焦虑；C. misunderstanding误解；D. astonishment惊讶。根据上文“中国人很有耐心”以及“no matter how basic and incorrect my language skills were”可知，无论作者语言技能如何，总是会得到鼓励，“encouragement”表示“鼓励”，符合语境。故选A项。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：2007年，我们来到喜洲，村子里的人很照顾我们。A. feather羽毛；B. shadow阴影；C. wing翅膀；D. control控制。“take sb. under one’s wing”是固定短语，意为“庇护某人，照顾某人”，这里表示村庄照顾作者他们，所以用“wing”。故选C项。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们决定将我们的庭院综合体改造成喜林苑，这个名字将喜洲之喜和林登之林结合在一起，它不仅仅是一个酒店，也是一个接待和教育场所，一个与外部世界讲故事的基地。A. distributes分配；B. combines结合；C. promotes促进；D. constructs建造。根据下文“a name Xilinyuan that ___7___ the Xi of Xizhou and Lin of Linden”可知，“Xilinyuan”（喜林苑）这个名字结合了“Xizhou”的“Xi”（喜）和“Linden”的“Lin”（林），“combines”表示“结合”，符合语境。故选B项。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们决定将我们的庭院综合体改造成喜林苑，这个名字将喜洲之喜和林登之林结合在一起，它不仅仅是一个酒店，也是一个接待和教育场所，一个与外部世界讲故事的基地。A. origin起源；B. base基地；C. fund基金；D. organization组织。根据“a hospitality and education retreat, a(n) ___8___ for storytelling with the outside world”可知，喜林苑不仅仅是一个酒店，还是一个款待和教育的静修场所，是与外界讲故事的一个基地，“base” 表示 “基地”，符合语境。故选B项。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这反映了他们对我们努力突出他们的传统的赞赏。A. recited背诵；B. recalled回忆；C. reflected反映；D. repeated重复。根据句意以及上文“…their appreciation for our efforts to highlight their traditions”可知，喜洲人叫作者“zhanggui”（掌柜），这反映了他们对作者突出他们传统的努力的欣赏，“reflected”表示“反映”，符合语境。故选C项。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在村里，我每天都被这个头衔所称呼。A. background背景；B. title称呼，头衔；C. claim宣称，声明；D. sound声音。根据上文“the Xizhou people started to call me “zhanggui””可知，这里说的是“掌柜”这个称呼，“title”表示“称呼，头衔”，符合语境。故选B项。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：如今，喜林苑在中国多个地区都设有分支机构。A. remote遥远的；B. temporary临时的；C. multiple多个的；D. rural农村的。根据“Now Xilinyuan has branches in ___11___ locations in China.”可知，现在喜林苑在中国有多个地点的分支，“multiple”表示“多个的”，符合语境。故选C项。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的使命是帮助世界更好地欣赏和尊重中国人民和中国文化。A. attention注意；B. mission使命；C. affection喜爱；D. confusion困惑。根据下文“to help the world better appreciate and respect the Chinese people and culture”可知，这是作者的使命，“mission”表示“使命”，符合语境。故选B项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：大约2500年前，孔子表达了现在中国与世界互动的本质。A. companionship陪伴；B. chat聊天；C. amusement娱乐；D. interaction互动。根据上文“Confucius expressed what is now the DNA of China…”以及下文“Is it not delightful to have ___14___ coming from afar?”可知，孔子表达的是中国与世界互动的本质，“interaction”表示“互动”，符合语境。故选D项。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：有朋自远方来不亦乐乎？A. friends朋友；B. colleagues同事；C. teachers教师；D. relatives亲戚。根据上文提到的孔子表达的是中国与世界互动的本质，以及常识可知，此处为“有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎”，“friends”表示“朋友”，符合语境。故选A项。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们每天都经历着这种热情好客，我们必须分享这些故事。A. preserve保护；B. experiment实验；C. realize实现；D. experience经历。根据上文作者在中国的经历可知，作者每天都体验到这种好客，“experience”表示“体验”，符合语境。故选D项。 第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 “Powerful.” “Mysterious.” Those are the words that tend to come to mind when Chinese ____36____ (ask) by others about the Shang - an ancient dynasty that ruled China’s Central Plains for over 500 years until its sudden collapse in the 11th century BC. But for the archaeologists unearthing the dynasty’s last capital, Yinxu, located in ____37____ is today the central Chinese province of Henan, the Shang is like an ever-shifting mystery. Every answer ____38____ (dig) out of the earth is a great surprise for archaeologists, but at the same time, they seem ____39____ (bring) more questions. Nearly 100 years after the first digging began, experts estimate only 5% of the capital has been uncovered. That’s not for lack ____40____ trying. Yinxu is for all intents and purposes the special land of Chinese archaeology. Some of the ____41____ (country) best-known archaeologists have left their marks at the site. There are Dong Zuobin’s ____42____ (pioneer) digs in the 1920s, sometimes referred to as the birth of modern Chinese archaeology and Zheng Zhenxiang’s ____43____ (discover) of the intact (完整) tomb of warrior-queen Fu Hao in the 1970s. Thanks to their work, we have ____44____ basic understanding of the life in Yinxu. New techniques and approaches are _____45_____ (steady) revealing some of the Shang’s greatest mysteries, from its fearsome chariot-borne shock troops to the inner workings of its specialized associations. 【答案】36. are asked 37. what 38. dug 39. to bring 40. of 41. country’s 42. pioneering 43. discovery 44. a 45. steadily 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国商朝最后都城殷墟的考古发掘情况，以及考古学家们对商朝历史的研究和探索。 36题详解】 考查动词时态语态。句意：当被问及商朝——这个在中国中原地区统治了500多年，却在公元前11世纪突然崩溃的古老王朝时，这些词语往往会浮现在中国人的脑海中。陈述客观事实，使用一般现在时，Chinese和ask为被动关系，需用被动语态，主语为Chinese，be动词用are。故填are asked。 【37题详解】 考查宾语从句。句意：但对于那些发掘商朝最后都城殷墟的考古学家来说，商朝就像一个不断变化的谜团，殷墟位于今天的中国中部省份河南。空处引导宾语从句，从句缺少主语，指物，需用连接代词what引导。故填what。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：考古学家从土中发掘出的每一个答案都是令他们大为惊喜的发现，但与此同时，这些发现似乎又带来了更多的问题。空处需填非谓语动词作后置定语，Every answer和dig为逻辑动宾关系，需用过去分词dug。故填dug。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意同上。seem to do sth.是固定搭配，意为“似乎要做某事”。故填to bring。 【40题详解】 考查介词。句意：那并不因为没有尝试过。for lack of是固定短语，意为“因缺少……”。故填of。 【41题详解】 考查名词所有格。句意：一些中国最著名的考古学家曾在这片遗址上留下他们的足迹。修饰名词archaeologists，应使用名词所有格country’s。故填country’s。 【42题详解】 考查形容词。句意：其中有董作宾在20世纪20年代开创性的发掘，这一发掘有时被誉为中国现代考古学的诞生；还有郑振香在20世纪70年代发现的保存完好的女将军妇好墓。空处需填形容词pioneering作定语修饰名词digs。故填pioneering。 【43题详解】 考查名词。句意同上。空处作宾语，需用名词discovery。故填discovery。 【44题详解】 考查冠词。句意：得益于他们的工作，我们对殷墟的生活有了基本的了解。understanding是可数名词单数形式，且在此处表示泛指，basic发音以辅音音素开头，应使用不定冠词a修饰。故填a。 【45题详解】 考查副词。句意：新技术和新方法正在不断揭示商朝的一些最大谜团，从其令人畏惧的战车冲锋部队到其专门组织的内部运作机制。修饰动词revealing，需用副词steadily作状语。故填steadily。 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 上周末，你校英语角开展了题为“How to Make New Friends”的讨论。请你写一篇发言稿，表达你的观点，内容包括： 1. 你的交友经历； 2. 你的交友建议。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 How to Make New Friends _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文： How to Make New Friends I’d like to share my experiences and suggestions on making new friends. Personally, I’ve always found that being open and approachable is key. I remember when I first moved to a new school, I was quite shy, but I made an effort to join clubs and engage in group activities, which allowed me to meet students with similar interests. My advice for making new friends is to be genuinely interested in others. Ask questions and listen actively to their responses. This shows that you value their thoughts and opinions, which can help build a strong foundation for friendship. Additionally, be open to new experiences and don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. You never know who you might meet along the way. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达是一篇应用文，要求考生撰写一篇关于如何结交新朋友的演讲稿，包括个人的交友经历和建议。 【详解】词汇积累 建议：suggestion → advice 努力做某事：make an effort to do → try one’s best to do 允许：allow → permit 真诚地：genuinely → sincerely 句式拓展 同义句改写 原句：I made an effort to join clubs and engage in group activities. 拓展句：I made a conscious effort to immerse myself in clubs and actively engage in group activities. 【点睛】【高分句型1】My advice for making new friends is to be genuinely interested in others.（使用动词不定式作表语） 【高分句型2】This shows that you value their thoughts and opinions, which can help build a strong foundation for friendship.（使用了关系代词which引导的非限制性定语从句） 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。 I recently received an email from Jack, one of my students, who said that he graduated from university and became a teacher in a secondary school. He is passing on the same love and warmth that his teacher gave him to his 32 students. This letter took me back 15 years. One afternoon in April, I walked into a classroom as usual to guide my students, when an eight-year-old boy named Jack suddenly caught my attention. On his desk were glue and a lot of colored paper, which he was carefully folding. Jack was an introverted, dyslexic (诵读困难) child who rarely spoke. He was also slow to remember words. When I saw Jack at work with his paper and glue, I didn’t disturb him. After a while, a beautiful paper plane emerged, then he wrote something on the wings with a pen, smiling happily. As soon as the bell rang, he rushed out of the classroom, tightly holding the paper plane in his hand. He went to the playground and threw the paper plane with all his might. Jack ran back and forth on the playground with excitement and shouted, “I did it! I did it!” This was the first time I’d seen Jack happy. In the following week, I began to observe Jack quietly and found that he carried a small bag in which there were many different kinds of paper planes, from point y ones to long-tailed ones to wide-winged ones. Every day after school, he would go to the playground and fly his planes, each with different words written on the wings. These observations showed me that Jack had strong hands-on abilities and a rich imagination. I felt that there was a huge potential hidden in his little body. How could I use this knowledge to build his confidence? I bought some origami (折纸艺术) books for him and started flying paper planes with him after school. Jack told me his dreams of going to space were written on the wings of each paper plane. He said that every time he flew a paper plane, his dream would be one step nearer. Suddenly, I had an idea of having a paper plane competition in class. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 I started working with Jack every day to find out what kind of paper plane would fly higher and farther. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In the competition, Jack threw his paper plane at full force, making a beautiful are (弧线) upward. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】I started working with Jack every day to find out what kind of paper plane would fly higher and farther. I guided Jack to record the altitude and distance of different planes in his notebook, so as to improve and perfect them. Jack had particular difficulty in writing, but he worked hard to overcome it and kept learning and practicing. Day by day, Jack could finally form and read full sentences without losing any words. And his airplanes could fly higher and farther by properly using the wind and his own skill. In the competition, Jack threw his paper plane at full force, making a beautiful arc (弧线) upward. The plane sailed through the air and landed at a distance of 15.12 meters. The children cheered and congratulated Jack for being the winner. I saw Jack’s eyes glistening with tears and a happy smile on his face. He gestured a love heart to me in the crowds. From then on, Jack became more and more confident, smiled more and more, and was willing to open his heart and communicate with every classmate in the school. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开。作者收到学生杰克来信，得知他大学毕业后成为中学教师，传递着老师曾给予他的爱与温暖。作者回想起杰克儿时内向、诵读困难，却因折纸飞机展现动手能力和想象力。作者计划通过纸飞机比赛帮他建立自信。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段句首内容“我开始每天和杰克一起工作，想知道什么样的纸飞机能飞得更高更远。”可知，第一段可以描写二人研究纸飞机的过程和杰克取得的进步。 ②由第二段句首内容“在比赛中，杰克全力投掷他的纸飞机，向上划出一道美丽的弧线。”可知，第二段可以描写杰克在比赛中的表现和变化。 2.续写线索：一起工作—努力克服困难—比赛—杰克获胜—给越来越自信 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①指导：guide/instruct ②记录：record/write down ③改善：improve/upgrade 情绪类 ①欢呼：cheer/hurray ②高兴的：happy/joyful/delighted 【点睛】【高分句型1】Day by day, Jack could finally form and read full sentences without losing any words. (运用了动名词短语losing any words作宾语) 【高分句型2】I saw Jack’s eyes glistening with tears and a happy smile on his face. (运用了现在分词短语glistening with tears作宾补) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024—2025学年高二期末 (上) 测试 英 语 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例: How much is the shirt? A. £ 19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. Who did the woman want to call? A. James. B. Daniel. C. Drake. 2. What does the man ask the woman to do? A. Make an apology to him. B. Talk outside the cinema. C. Turn off the phone. 3. What does the man think of his school life? A. Wonderful. B. Stressful. C. Relaxing. 4. What does the man suggest doing at last? A. Doing some exercise. B. Holding a birthday party. C. Buying a cake for Lydia. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A A hard question. B. An exam. C. A chemistry lesson. 第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the possible relationship between the speakers? A Doctor and patient. B. Boss and employee. C. Wife and husband. 7. What does the woman think about the man? A. He is not telling the truth. B. He is working hard. C. He sleeps too much. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What is the man probably? A. A repairman. B. A policeman. C. A postman. 9. Where did the woman lose her cell phone according to herself? A. In a park. B. In a hotel. C. In a taxi. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What type of business does the man have? A. Cleaning. B. Painting. C. Moving. 11. What will the man do first? A. Visit the woman’s house. B. Do the work immediately. C. Send some workers to the woman’s house. 12. How will the man send the price list to the woman? A. By phone. B. By letter. C. By email. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. How old is the man now? A 36 years old. B. 20 years old. C. 16 years old. 14. Who taught the man how to play the piano? A. His friend. B. His uncle. C. A piano teacher. 15. What did the man find easy while learning to play the piano? A. Studying basic piano rules. B. Playing complicated songs. C. Singing and playing at the same time. 16. How often does the man play with his band? A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Every day. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. When did the students set off that day? A. At 4: 30. B. At 5: 00. C. At 5: 30. 18. How did the speaker feel when the coach arrived? A. Excited. B. Tired. C. Sad. 19. What did the speaker get for her little sister? A. A T-shirt. B. A bag. C. A dress. 20. What did the speaker like best about this trip? A. The shopping experience. B. The comfortable hotel. C. The boat trip. 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 Rutland Water is one of the largest man-made lakes in the UK. This reservoir is not only an important source of water supply but also a tourist destination offering a variety of outdoor activities and nature experiences. There are four main car parks available for visitors, each with its own activities and facilities. In addition, Rutland Water offers year-round walking trails. History The construction of Rutland Water began in the 1970s, originally named Empingham Reservoir, and was completed in 1976. It covers 3,100 acres, with the deepest point reaching 34 meters and a length of 1,200 meters. The reservoir’s construction involved a significant amount of civil engineering, including the construction of dams, pumping stations, tunnels, and pipelines. Outdoor Activities Rutland Water offers a wealth of outdoor activities, including walking, cycling, fishing, and water sports. Whether you are seeking thrilling water sports or looking to relax, this place can meet your needs. Nature Conservation Rutland Water has a 1,000-acre nature reserve managed by the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust, and it is home to the Rutland Osprey Project. This reserve is one of the best places in the UK for bird-watching, with 25,000 wintering wildfowl and 35 bird-watching points. Tourist Facilities Around the reservoir, restaurants, marinas, and activity centers have been built to promote local economic development. The reservoir offers a variety of water sports, including paddleboarding, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, and canoeing. 1. When was Rutland Water completed? A. In 1970. B. In 1976. C. In 1988. D. In 1994. 2. What can visitors do in Rutland Water? A. Go swimming. B. Catch a bird. C. Ride a bike. D. Have food cooked. 3. Who will show special interest in Rutland Water? A. Birdwatchers. B. Readers. C. Sailors. D. Mountaineers. B For many, denim (牛仔布) is a type of cloth; but for London-based artist Ian Berry, it’s a creative medium. For the last two decades, Berry has used the navy blue cloth to create various portraits (肖像), and even photorealistic descriptions of California. And his latest creation continues to reveal the unexpected and innovative ways denim can be used. Titled Secret Garden and recently on display at the Garden Museum in London, this work reimagines a peaceful setting with a fish pond, flowers, and plants — all made from recycled denim jeans. The Secret Garden show was first exhibited at the Children’s Museum of the Arts in New York in 2017 and has since been displayed in various site-specific locations and galleries worldwide. Originally designing it for a young audience, Berry aimed to inspire children to reflect on our interaction with nature. “The idea came from thinking many kids don’t have their own gardens and thinking of community gardens located between buildings and trying to inspire them to seek them out,” Berry says. “It also gave the opportunity to talk about sustainability as well as helping young minds think about where things come from.” The artist even showed the kids a cotton plant to explain where jeans come from. “It was amazing to see so many confused at the idea,” he recalls. “It enabled educators to talk about how in the show plants were turned into pants, then back to plants again.” While the most recent Secret Garden show isn’t specifically designed for children, it still arouses a childlike sense of wonder. Visitors can walk through the denim garden path and find plants hanging above them. Various plants and flowers are depicted in shades of indigo (靛蓝色). There’s even a peaceful pond at the heart of the garden, featuring denim koi fish, and a central water feature. Every area of the garden showcases such an impressive level of details that it’s easy to forget that the entire show is handmade from denim. 4. What did Ian Berry use denim for? A. A kind of cloth for clothing. B. Covers for various portraits. C. Bags for flowers and plants. D. Materials for his works of art. 5. What’s the aim of the Secret Garden show? A. To raise children’s awareness of nature. B. To get children in New York interested in art. C. To tell the great use of denim in daily life. D. To explain how to recycle denim jeans. 6. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A. Children’s lack of nature knowledge. B. People’s confusion about Berry’s art. C. Motivation of Berry’s artistic creation. D. Process of plant of different periods. 7. What is the characteristic of the show described in the last paragraph? A. Costly. B. Complicated. C. Abstract. D. Lifelike. C The first thing most of us do when working with people from a new culture is to learn about differences. And there are very sensible reasons to do so. It helps you avoid cultural misunderstandings. But focusing on differences alone can have its downsides. For one thing, there’s a likely chance you’ll be wrong. Focusing on differences can also be quite mentally taxing. So, if you don’t focus on differences, what then can you do to be more effective across cultures? In our experience, an equally reasonable and highly effective alternative technique is to focus on similarities. And this change in perspective can have some pretty powerful effects. If you think about it, this is probably exactly how you establish connections and relationships in your own culture. You don’t approach a person thinking about all the potential ways you could be different; instead, you naturally gravitate to similarities, finding things you might have in common to form the basis of a relationship. Although we tend to approach cross-cultural interactions quite differently, the same technique actually works just as well across cultures. When focused on similarities, you’re open to — and, in fact, looking for — a potential connection. Perhaps it’s a hobby you share in common with a coworker, or maybe both of you at a business meeting abroad have families you’re trying to connect with. By focusing on similarities you have the power to create connections and build relationships that either eliminate cultural differences or make them irrelevant. Another advantage of this approach is that your coworkers are more likely to feel that you see them as an individual. On the other hand, focusing on similarities means you are suited to the particularities of the specific person you are interacting with. This is more likely to result in the other party feeling seen and heard for who they are, and can kick off a positive lift of mutual (相互的) openness and trust. 8 Why do people focus on differences in a multicultural company? A. To emphasize their own culture. B. To reduce unnecessary troubles. C. To take advantage of other culture. D. To make the workplace multicultural. 9. What’s the significance of focusing on similarities in a multicultural company? A. The origin of the hobbies. B. The start of work efficiency. C. The foundation of connections. D. The improvement of your family. 10. What does the underlined word “eliminate” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Maintain. B. Strengthen. C. Remove. D. Worsen. 11. Which is the advantage of focusing on similarities in the last paragraph? A. Making others feel valued. B. Making yourself centred. C. Indicating your interest. D. Making others adapt to your culture. D Have you ever wondered what chickens are talking about? Chickens are quite the communicators — their clucks, squawks and purrs are not just random sounds but a complex language system. These sounds are their way of interacting with the world and expressing joy, fear, and social connection to one another. Like humans, the “language” of chickens varies with age, environment, and surprisingly, domestication (驯化), giving us insights into their social structures and behaviours. Understanding these sounds can transform our approach to poultry (家禽) farming, enhancing chicken welfare and quality of life. Our research at Dalhousie University applies artificial intelligence (AI) to decode the language of chickens. It’s a project that is set to revolutionize our understanding of these feathered creatures and their communication methods, offering a window into their world that was previously closed to us. The use of AI and machine learning is like having a universal translator for chicken speech. AI can analyze vast amounts of audio data. Our algorithms (算法) are learning to recognize patterns and tiny differences in chicken sounds. This isn’t a simple task — chickens have a range of sounds that vary in pitch, tone, and context. But by using advanced data analysis techniques, we’re beginning to crack their code. This breakthrough in animal communication is not just a scientific achievement; it’s a step towards more humane and empathetic treatment of farm animals. One of the most exciting aspects of this research is understanding the emotional content behind these sounds. Are they stressed? Are they content? By understanding their emotional state, we can make more informed decisions about their care and environment. This project isn’t just about academic curiosity; it has real-world implications. We’re not only unlocking the secrets of avian (鸟类的) communication but also setting new standards for animal welfare. 12. What can be learned about chickens? A. They are communicative. B. They behave randomly. C. They lack emotions. D. They talk oddly. 13. What benefit will chickens get from the project? A. Better food quality. B. Faster growth rates. C. Better care. D. Enhanced social skills. 14. What is a highlight of the research? A. Revealing chickens’ behaviours. B. Understanding chickens’ emotions. C. Analyzing chickens’ living environment. D. Discovering advanced feeding methods. 15. What is the text mainly about? A. Enhancing animal health with AI. B. The secret of chickens’ life. C. Unlocking chickens’ language with AI. D. The future of poultry farming. 第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to Be a Good Passenger With masses of cars on the road, it is time to consider the traffic safety as a car passenger. It will be safer as long as you follow the following advice. Be safe. ____16____ Do not wait for the driver to tell you to put it on, or refuse to put it on when asked to. ____17____ You can advise the driver on the route navigation (导航), but you don’t shout or advise on turns, which can cause the driver to panic or make a sudden turn, leading to a possible accident. Do not be a rude backseat driver. When commenting on someone’s driving, offer a constructive and friendly suggestion. Do not, however, attack the driver about his driving, especially if he is inexperienced. ____18____ Do not distract (使分心) the driver. It is helpful for the driver if you want to tell him about a better and faster route.____19____ However, talking for too long or too loudly or singing along to the radio music can distract the driver and possibly cause an accident. Do not tolerate high speed. If the driver is going above the speed limit, do not immediately shout at him. ____20____ However, if you can see the driver speeding consciously and unsafely, you have the full right to advise the driver to slow down and drive more carefully, to make all the passengers feel safe. A. Guide with respect and consideration. B. Do up your seat belt the moment you get in the car. C. If the driver needs to concentrate, turn the radio down. D. Also, talking to the driver helps stop him feeling sleepy. E. Prevent the driver from putting the passengers’ lives in danger. F. He may not be aware of it and just need a reminder to slow down. G. Let him take his time and drive in the way he feels most comfortable. 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。 China has been my home off and on since 1984. I ___21___ China’s generosity when I received a scholarship to study in Beijing. I was one of the students with the most modest ___22___ background and was given the scholarship because of this. When I first got here, Chinese people embraced me like family, showing me great ___23___: While I, as a foreigner with no Chinese language background, ___24___ to express myself, no matter how basic and incorrect my language skills were, there was always ___25___ . We arrived in Xizhou in 2007, and the village took us under its ___26___. We decided to repurpose our courtyard complex into the Linden Center, a name Xilinyuan that ___27___ the Xi of Xizhou and Lin of Linden, which is more than a hotel, but also a hospitality and education retreat, a (n) ___28___ for storytelling with the outside world. About 10 years ago, the Xizhou people started to call me “zhanggui”, meaning the head of the hotel. This ___29___ their appreciation for our efforts to highlight their traditions. I am still called by this ____30____ every day in the village. Now Xilinyuan has branches in ____31____ locations in China. My ____32____ is to help the world better appreciate and respect the Chinese people and culture. About 2,500 years ago, Confucius expressed what is now the DNA of China’s ____33____ with the world: Is it not delightful to have ____34____ coming from afar? We, who ____35____ this hospitality every day, must share these stories. 21. A. learned from B. resulted in C. benefited from D. fitted in 22. A. cultural B. financial C. educational D. professional 23. A. interest B. appearance C. treat D. patience 24. A. adapted B. struggled C. pretended D. forced 25. A. encouragement B. anxiety C. misunderstanding D. astonishment 26. A. feather B. shadow C. wing D. control 27. A. distributes B. combines C. promotes D. constructs 28. A. origin B. base C. fund D. organization 29. A. recited B. recalled C. reflected D. repeated 30. A. background B. title C. claim D. sound 31. A. remote B. temporary C. multiple D. rural 32. A. attention B. mission C. affection D. confusion 33. A. companionship B. chat C. amusement D. interaction 34. A. friends B. colleagues C. teachers D. relatives 35. A. preserve B. experiment C. realize D. experience 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。 “Powerful.” “Mysterious.” Those are the words that tend to come to mind when Chinese ____36____ (ask) by others about the Shang - an ancient dynasty that ruled China’s Central Plains for over 500 years until its sudden collapse in the 11th century BC. But for the archaeologists unearthing the dynasty’s last capital, Yinxu, located in ____37____ is today the central Chinese province of Henan, the Shang is like an ever-shifting mystery. Every answer ____38____ (dig) out of the earth is a great surprise for archaeologists, but at the same time, they seem ____39____ (bring) more questions. Nearly 100 years after the first digging began, experts estimate only 5% of the capital has been uncovered. That’s not for lack ____40____ trying. Yinxu is for all intents and purposes the special land of Chinese archaeology. Some of the ____41____ (country) best-known archaeologists have left their marks at the site. There are Dong Zuobin’s ____42____ (pioneer) digs in the 1920s, sometimes referred to as the birth of modern Chinese archaeology and Zheng Zhenxiang’s ____43____ (discover) of the intact (完整) tomb of warrior-queen Fu Hao in the 1970s. Thanks to their work, we have ____44____ basic understanding of the life in Yinxu. New techniques and approaches are _____45_____ (steady) revealing some of the Shang’s greatest mysteries, from its fearsome chariot-borne shock troops to the inner workings of its specialized associations. 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 上周末，你校英语角开展了题为“How to Make New Friends”的讨论。请你写一篇发言稿，表达你的观点，内容包括： 1. 你的交友经历； 2. 你的交友建议。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 How to Make New Friends _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 I recently received an email from Jack, one of my students, who said that he graduated from university and became a teacher in a secondary school. He is passing on the same love and warmth that his teacher gave him to his 32 students. This letter took me back 15 years. One afternoon in April, I walked into a classroom as usual to guide my students, when an eight-year-old boy named Jack suddenly caught my attention. On his desk were glue and a lot of colored paper, which he was carefully folding. Jack was an introverted, dyslexic (诵读困难) child who rarely spoke. He was also slow to remember words. When I saw Jack at work with his paper and glue, I didn’t disturb him. After a while, a beautiful paper plane emerged, then he wrote something on the wings with a pen, smiling happily. As soon as the bell rang he rushed out of the classroom, tightly holding the paper plane in his hand. He went to the playground and threw the paper plane with all his might. Jack ran back and forth on the playground with excitement and shouted, “I did it! I did it!” This was the first time I’d seen Jack happy. In the following week, I began to observe Jack quietly and found that he carried a small bag in which there were many different kinds of paper planes, from point y ones to long-tailed ones to wide-winged ones. Every day after school, he would go to the playground and fly his planes, each with different words written on the wings. These observations showed me that Jack had strong hands-on abilities and a rich imagination. I felt that there was a huge potential hidden in his little body. How could I use this knowledge to build his confidence? I bought some origami (折纸艺术) books for him and started flying paper planes with him after school. Jack told me his dreams of going to space were written on the wings of each paper plane. He said that every time he flew a paper plane, his dream would be one step nearer. Suddenly, I had an idea of having a paper plane competition in class. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 I started working with Jack every day to find out what kind of paper plane would fly higher and farther. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In the competition, Jack threw his paper plane at full force, making a beautiful are (弧线) upward. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$