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null 2024学年第一学期期末调研测试卷 高二英语 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)。第Ⅰ卷1至8页，第Ⅱ卷9至10页。满分150分。考试时间120分钟。 第Ⅰ卷 注意事项： 1.答第Ⅰ卷时，考生务必用2B铅笔按“正确涂写”要求涂写答题卡。 2.每小题选出答案后，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。不能答在试卷上。 3.考试结束，考生将答题卡交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the man want to go? A. The woods. B. The seaside. C. A park. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will the speakers set out? A At 3:30 p. m. B. At 4:00 p. m. C. At 4:30 p. m. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Which shirt will the man buy? A. The red one. B. The green one. C. The white one. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman fail to do? A. Get Anna’s new address. B. Move out from the dormitory. C. Receive the books sent by Anna. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Their plans for the future. B A friend of theirs. C. A movie character. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What is the man’s major concern about the investment? A. The profit. B. The safety. C. The flexibility. 7. What is the woman going to do? A. Show the man a website. B. Give the man a user guide. C. Open an account for the man. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What did Alice start baking for? A. Competition. B. Relaxation. C. Experiment. 9. What is Alice’s key to successful baking? A. Practicing a lot. B. Using secret recipes. C. Buying fresh ingredients. 10. What advice does Alice give to beginners? A. Aiming for perfection. B. Learning from mistakes. C. Sticking to simple recipes. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Customer and receptionist. B. Employer and employee. C. Husband and wife. 12. What does the man ask the woman to do? A. Attend a wedding. B. Give a performance. C. Organize a surprise party. 13. What can we say about the man? A. He is helpful. B. He is thoughtful. C. He is optimistic. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. Who went on a business trip this morning? A. Mary’s parents. B. Jenny’s father. C. John. 15. Where will the party be held? A. At Jenny’s home. B. At Hill Restaurant. C. At Southeast Center. 16. What will John bring to the party? A. Some ice cream. B. Some flowers. C. Some cakes. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. Where did the speaker read his first comic? A. At a hotel. B. On a bus. C. In a bookshop. 18. What types of comics did the speaker often read as a child? A. Cartoon comics. B. Superhero comics. C. Time travel comics. 19. How does the speaker currently feel about comics? A. Uninterested. B. Eager. C. Indifferent. 20. What does the speaker do? A. A soldier. B. A comic actor. C. A shop owner. 第二部分 阅读理解 (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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Volunteer Opportunities in Your City If you’re looking for ways to give back to your community, here are some volunteer opportunities available in your area this month. Food Bank Helper Local food banks are in urgent need of volunteers to help sort and distribute food to families in need. This role includes organizing food items, packing boxes, and handing out the packages to recipients. Volunteers are required from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Community Care Center. Location: 45 Maple Street Contact: 123-456-7890 Animal Shelter Assistant Are you an animal lover? The city animal shelter is seeking volunteers to assist with daily care for the animals, including feeding, cleaning, and exercising dogs and cats. No experience is required, but volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Shifts are flexible. Location: 78 Riverbank Road Contact: 987-654-3210 Senior Center Activity Leader Brighten the day of local seniors by running activities like bingo, art projects, or music sessions at the Senior Center. Volunteers will need to prepare simple materials and guide small groups of seniors during activities. This is a rewarding way to connect with the elderly and gain valuable community service experience. Location:123 Sunflower Lane Contact: 555-112-2334 Park Clean-up Crew Help keep our parks beautiful! Volunteers will clean up trash, plant trees, and perform simple maintenance tasks in various parks around the city. Anyone can join the weekend clean-up events. All equipment will be provided. Location: Signupatwww.cleanparks.org Contact: 777-333-8888 Looking to get involved? Contact the organizations above for more details or to sign up for a role that fits your schedule and interests. Make a difference in your community today! 21. What can you infer about the Food Bank Helper role? A. It is only available on weekends. B. Volunteers must have related experience. C. Volunteers need to sign up online only. D. The role involves sorting and distributing food items. 22. Where can you volunteer if you are interested in animal care? A. Community Care Center. B. 78 Riverbank Road. C. Senior Center. D. Various parks. 23. What do these four volunteer opportunities have in common? A. They require prior experience. B. They offer flexible timings for volunteers. C. They aim to improve the local community. D. They are specifically for people under 18 years old. B There are so many things to keep in order with young children during weekdays. It’s all too easy to end up forgetting they need their PE kit on a particular day, or to realize they have no clean school uniforms or you’ve missed an email about a school trip. So one admirably organized mom, Rachael Hallett, from Australia, has shared her simple but highly effective solution to having to prepare their lunchboxes. Her tip recommends mass cooking, just like you might do with dinners. “School lunches can get boring,” she admits. “You can cook a lot and freeze many items in advance. Sandwiches, sausage rolls, wraps and so on. These all freeze well.” But she points out that any fillings that are water-based, like cucumber or tomato, should be avoided in case the bread or wraps become wet. And Rachael, who has two primary school age children, doesn’t stop there with the preparation. She also makes the decisions easily over what to give her children daily by drawing up a list of different foods to put in the boxes. She prefers lunchboxes with different parts that won’t leak and each section is used for various items such as fruit or snacks. The wise mom sometimes even sends her kids into school with a food thermos for warm lunches. “You can really send almost anything,” she shares. But even Rachael has days when she just doesn’t have the time or energy to make a meal for her little ones and she says on these occasions school dinners are definitely a suitable alternative. “Plan some money for a lunch order on your hardest weekdays. Usually school dinners aren’t too expensive and taste good,” she says. Rachael is a co-founder of the hugely popular Facebook group Moms Who, which has over a million members. Lots of other members of the group thanked Rachael for sharing her tips which they intended to put to use in their routines. 24. What are parents’ weekdays like according to the first paragraph? A. Challenging. B. Boring. C. Amazing. D. Meaningful. 25. What does Rachael suggest on mass cooking? A. Avoiding sandwiches. B. Preparing food with juice. C. Choosing food that freezes well. D. Cooking one item at a time. 26. Why does Rachael probably prefer lunchboxes with different parts? A. It is easy for her children to carry. B It is convenient to put different foods in. C. The lunchboxes look more beautiful. D. The lunchboxes are popular with children. 27. What is the purpose of the Facebook group Moms Who? A. To offer various recipes for cooking school dinners at home. B. To help moms find affordable lunchbox options for their kids. C. To allow moms in Australia to discuss school-related topics. D. To provide a platform for moms to share the tips on their kids’ lunch. C Cortisol, widely recognized as the “stress hormone (激素)”, plays a key role in managing stress. The recent discussions in TikTok suggest a misinterpretation that cortisol imbalances are directly responsible for various health issues, from loose skin to sleep and digestive problem. “The relationship between cortisol and body symptoms is not straightforward.” Experts like Martin Picard from Columbia University emphasizes. Our bodies release cortisol when we encounter a challenge, whether psychological or physical, real or imagined. Things like coming across a bear on a hike, receiving an annoying work email or delivering a public speech are the typical cases. Cortisol aids in energy supply and metabolism (新陈代谢) control. Its levels vary, peaking in the morning and reducing by night. However, long-term stress can disturb this balance, leading to sustained high cortisol levels. Potential disadvantages are weakened immune (免疫的) system and high blood sugar, as well as mental illnesses like depression and PTSD. In extreme cases, too much cortisol production may lead to Cushing’s syndrome, characterized by serious physical changes and requiring medical treatment. Identifying cortisol-related issues requires professional evaluation, as self-assessment or at-home testing may not provide accurate results due to cortisol’s dynamic nature. Experts suggest consulting healthcare professionals for a thorough check. While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution for managing cortisol levels, research indicates that practices such as yoga, mindfulness, and moderate exercise can aid in regulating the body’s stress response. These activities not only help in reducing stress but also in training the body to manage its stress response more effectively over time. In conclusion, cortisol plays a key role in how our body handles stress and functions overall. However, saying that many health problems are just due to cortisol imbalances misses the complex interaction between hormones, stress and health. It’s important to take a holistic approach to health, with professional guidance and personalized stress management strategies. 28. What can we learn about cortisol? A. It can directly cause sleep disorder. B. It won’t influence physical health at all. C. It has nothing to do with stomach upset. D. It is often misunderstood on social media. 29. What can be inferred from paragraph 4? A. Exercise guarantees cortisol decrease. B. Home testing of cortisol is not available. C. Multiple tests may be required to measure cortisol. D. Experts dismiss home activities in stress management. 30. What does the underlined word “holistic” mean in the last paragraph? A. Medical. B. Physical. C. Immediate. D. Integrated. 31. Where is this text most likely from? A. An education guide. B. A health magazine. C. A book review. D. A scientific paper. D Studying literature allows us to explore universal truths, which may deliver a lifetime sense of wellbeing. However, such benefits were sadly not enough to persuade Sheffield Hallam University to continue to offer an English literature degree to undergraduates. Due to falling demand for arts and humanities courses, the university is ceasing the course. It follows a similar move by the University of Cumbria last year and cuts to humanities funding elsewhere. This decline is partly caused by the increasing commercialization of higher education, which values degrees based on job prospects and starting salaries. With dramatically increasing graduates owing over £100,000 in student loans, it is understandable that young people from lower-income backgrounds might think twice about taking a non-vocational (非职业类的) course. Applications for English studies have fallen steadily since 2012, when the tuition fees rose to £9,000. Meanwhile, supposedly “dead end” university courses — those which fail to deliver an instant graduate reward in the job market are coming under increasingly aggressive inspection. This year, the Office for Students set out plans to remove funding for “low quality” courses, defined as those where less than 60% of participants go into good jobs or further study soon after graduating. The overall approach is both wrong-headed and shortsighted. As Mr Graham points out, the arts and entertainment industry has become one of the few booming areas of the economy in which Britain can claim to be world-leading. Additionally, judging the worth of a course solely by labor market outcomes ignores other important values, such as personal growth and cultural contribution. After a decade of marketisation, a seriously practical worldview is beginning to sweep over England’s higher education sector. But the inner quality and worth of a course cannot be fairly judged by reference to employment statistics and labour market outcomes. Sheffield Hallam’s decision must be a wake-up call for those concerned to preserve the future of the arts and humanities in our universities. 32. Why did Sheffield Hallam University cease its English literature course? A. A lack of qualified teachers. B. Decreased need for arts and humanities. C. Poor feedback about the program. D. Rising interest in vocational courses. 33. Which factor has discouraged students from applying for humanities degrees? A. No funding from the government. B. High tuition fees and student loan debt. C. A rise in competitive vocational programs. D. A barrier to personal growth. 34. What is the author’s attitude to the trend of reducing humanities courses in universities? A. Critical. B. Supportive. C. Neutral. D. Unconcerned. 35. Which of following is a suitable title for the text? A. Higher Education Industry: A Heated Game B. Major Adjustment Policy: A Wake-up Call C. Arts and Humanities: A Must-keep Program D. Vocation and commercialization: A Focused Trend 第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Every day we are filled with information, much of which is given by people who want to shape our decisions. So, we need to evaluate the information and determine how we should respond. ____36____ It’s the ability to think clearly and see how ideas are connected. Like any skill, critical thinking can be learned, and the best way to learn it is by practising. You cannot evaluate an argument that you do not understand. ____37____ You may need to ask questions to clarify the person’s claims and ask them to explain key terms, especially words with multiple meanings. Once you understand what the person is saying, then you can consider whether it’s true. ____38____You can figure this out by considering the source of the facts and whether the facts line up with what you already know about the topic. For a conflict, discover whether your understanding is incorrect or the new statement is wrong. Critical thinking also involves examining people’s motivations and assumptions. For example, a salesman will present facts that are selected to convince you to buy what he is selling. ____39____ It’s necessary that you recognize these factors to predict when someone else’s statements might not be accurate or complete. ____40____ Poking holes in other people’s arguments can be necessary, but you must acknowledge the possibility that your own beliefs sometimes can be wrong. By critically examining both your own and others’ opinions, you can understand the way the world works and make decisions in light of the truth. A. Analysing information requires critical thinking. B. And he will leave out facts that don’t help him reach that goal. C. Thus, the first step to critical thinking must always be listening. D. Because it’s possible to draw incorrect conclusions from correct facts. E. So learning about the common arguments and your own beliefs can help. F. The most important question is whether the facts they state are actually true. G. Critical thinking requires examining your own ideas and assumptions as well. 第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。 Dr. Jonas Salk’s medical care to pets on the streets started ten years ago as a personal mission that he kept to himself. One morning, he stopped to ____41____ the dog of a beggar outside a convenience store. “I’d seen this guy before and ____42____ him. Regrettably, I just walked by him,” Salk said. “____43____, on that day, I just broke the ____44____ because I noticed his dog had serious skin condition.” He diagnosed and treated the dog’s condition, and the animal was ____45____. But for Salk, the man’s ____46____ was the real wake-up call: “Thank you for not ignoring me” were the words that ____47____ his next chapter. Soon after Salk began to do more, ____48____ small drop-in clinics to provide medical care for pets whose owners couldn’t afford it and walking the streets looking for ____49____ individuals whose pets needed help. Right away, he was _____50_____ by how much the unhoused owners cared for their beloved pets. He also found many pet owners wanted to _____51_____ stories about their dogs with others. With their _____52_____, Salk’s brother, Ian, began _____53_____ some of the work and personal stories to raise awareness about animal welfare. His brother encouraged him to _____54_____ the news online and soon more like-minded volunteers jumped on board. Since he started, Salk and his team have offered _____55_____ to thousands of animals. 41. A. greet B. examine C. feed D. train 42. A. ignored B. approached C. contacted D. persuaded 43. A. Therefore B. Besides C. Otherwise D. However 44. A. appointment B. routine C. agreement D. balance 45. A. adopted B. infected C. traced D. transformed 46. A. tone B. forgiveness C. gratitude D. comment 47. A. improved B. inspired C. strengthened D. displayed 48. A. setting up B. setting off C. setting aside D. setting down 49. A. frustrated B. hopeless C. homeless D. elderly 50. A. bothered B. amused C. alarmed D. struck 51. A. repeat B. share C. extend D. connect 52. A. admission B. ambition C. permission D. invitation 53. A. documenting B. analyzing C. assessing D. revising 54. A. create B. search C. clarify D. spread 55. A. treatment B. friendship C. company D. nutrition 第Ⅱ卷 注意事项： 第Ⅱ卷共2页，用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔将答案写在答题纸上，答在试题卷上无效。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Recently, researchers in China have found a new way to turn soil fertile, making ____56____ possible for humans to develop agriculture on the moon. In September, special bacteria ____57____ (introduce) into the soil and consequently they discovered that phosphorus, an important nutrient for plants, increased. By the end of October 2024, the researchers had conducted numerous ____58____ (experiment) and finally they made it. They grew a plant linked with the tobacco plant and used volcanic soil from the Changbai Mountains in Jilin province, ____59____ is similar to lunar soil. They treated the moon-like soil with three different kinds of bacteria. By ____60____ (compare), the plants raised in the bacteria-treated soil grew ____61____ (well) than plants that grew in the soil without the bacteria. Xia Yitong, ____62____ co-author of the study, said carrying food, oxygen and water to people on the moon would be ____63____ (incredible) expensive. He added, “A plant cultivation system on the moon will meet long-term food and oxygen requirements for humans, thus contributing ____64____ the human life on the moon. Other plans to grow food on the moon that do not need soil are more costly as they require materials _____65_____ (transport) from Earth.” 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 应用文写作(满分15分) 66. 上周日你校组织学生参加了在科技馆举办的“走进人工智能”活动。请你为校英文报写篇报道，内容包括： 1. 时间地点; 2. 活动内容; 3. 活动意义。 注意： 1. 词数80左右; 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Getting Close to Artificial Intelligence ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 读后续写(满分25分) 67. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 Moving from urban New Jersey to the Pennsylvania woods was a dream coming true for me. My home was surrounded by nature, with the nearest neighbor miles away and no phone service. As a nurse, I used to be around people, but I found immense joy in solitude and wildlife, since my whole new life was closely connected to nature and I could never feel lonely with animals nearby. One afternoon, I introduced a visiting friend to a deer I called Scarbelly, recognizable by an old wound running from her shoulder to her hip. “She had a baby last year, and she brings her baby around too,” I said happily. “They seem to like you a lot!” she remarked as the deer inched closer. “I think so, but deer aren’t easy to get close to,” I replied, enjoying the peacefulness of my life in the woods. That peaceful existence was disturbed one April morning. I woke to the sounds of birds but felt an unusual heaviness in my legs. Struggling to get up, I lost my balance and crashed into the doorframe. Something was seriously wrong: I even couldn’t feel my left arm or fingers. Panic set in as my nurse training kicked in - could I be having a stroke (中风) at just 46? I needed help, but I had no neighbors and no phone. Desperate, I muttered, “Well, God, I’ve got to do something here. I need help. Fast!” I tried to get dressed quickly and stepped outside, “Scarbelly!” I cried with all my strength. Scarbelly soon appeared on the deck, with several other deer crowding in behind her. They weren’t the rescue team I’d imagined, but they were all I had. Determined to reach the road at the top of the hill, I shuffled forward, the deer following closely. The vast lawn looming before me, I felt overwhelmed. Yet I pushed through, only to find myself at the gravel road, confused about how I’d made it that far. Scarbelly looked into my eyes, as if she had helped me along. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Suddenly a car appeared in the distance, but when I waved, it sped past. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As the driver drove off, the deer finally stepped away from the road. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024学年第一学期期末调研测试卷 高二英语 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)。第Ⅰ卷1至8页，第Ⅱ卷9至10页。满分150分。考试时间120分钟。 第Ⅰ卷 注意事项： 1.答第Ⅰ卷时，考生务必用2B铅笔按“正确涂写”要求涂写答题卡。 2.每小题选出答案后，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。不能答在试卷上。 3.考试结束，考生将答题卡交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the man want to go? A. The woods. B. The seaside. C. A park. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: It’s a beautiful day. We should go for a walk in the woods. I bet a lot of people will be having a picnic there today. M: There will be too many people. A drive to the seaside would be better. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will the speakers set out? A. At 3:30 p. m. B. At 4:00 p. m. C. At 4:30 p. m. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: The training starts at 5 o’clock p. m.. As usual, we can start off at 4:30 p. m.. M: Oh, I have to drop by the Taylor shop. I need to have my trousers shortened. W: Then, we’d better set out one hour earlier than the usual time. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Which shirt will the man buy? A. The red one. B. The green one. C. The white one. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: Do you have this shirt in other colors? W: Well, they come in white, yellow, red and green. Will a white one do? M: Yes, that’ll be nice. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman fail to do? A. Get Anna’s new address. B. Move out from the dormitory. C. Receive the books sent by Anna. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Anna said she mailed me some books, but they never came. I’m afraid they got lost on the way. M: Well, you just moved into a new dormitory. She probably sent them out before she had your new address. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Their plans for the future. B. A friend of theirs. C. A movie character. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: So, tell me a little bit about the character you played in your new film Last Weekend. M: Well, Jake is a sort of the “everyman” character. He doesn’t have any special talents. In fact, he lives a pretty boring life, until his old friend Maggie returns to town... 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What is the man’s major concern about the investment? A. The profit. B. The safety. C. The flexibility. 7. What is the woman going to do? A. Show the man a website. B. Give the man a user guide. C. Open an account for the man. 【答案】6. B 7. A 【解析】 【原文】W: So if you’re after a low-risk investment, I’d say go for this savings account. It’s an extremely reliable product. M: What do you mean by reliable? W: Well, you earn a fixed 3% a year. M: Can I close the account whenever I want? W: Yes, you can. M: And can I check the account online? W: Of course. And it’s a very user-friendly site. If you have a moment, I can demonstrate to you how easy it is. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What did Alice start baking for? A. Competition. B. Relaxation. C. Experiment. 9. What is Alice’s key to successful baking? A. Practicing a lot. B. Using secret recipes. C. Buying fresh ingredients. 10. What advice does Alice give to beginners? A. Aiming for perfection. B. Learning from mistakes. C. Sticking to simple recipes. 【答案】8. B 9. A 10. B 【解析】 【原文】M: Hey, Alice, your cakes always look so delicious! How did you get into baking? W: Well, I started baking as a hobby to relax after a long day at work. But soon, I realized I had a real passion for it. M: I’ve heard you’ve won some baking competitions. What’s your secret? W: Practice makes perfect, I think. But also, I like to experiment with different recipes and flavors. And I always make sure to use fresh ingredients. M: What’s your favorite thing to bake? W: I love baking cheesecakes. They’re challenging but so rewarding when they turn out perfect. M: What advice would you give to someone who just starts baking? W: Just start small and have fun with it. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes because baking is all about experimentation and every bake is a learning experience. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Customer and receptionist. B. Employer and employee. C. Husband and wife. 12. What does the man ask the woman to do? A. Attend a wedding. B. Give a performance. C. Organize a surprise party. 13. What can we say about the man? A. He is helpful. B. He is thoughtful. C. He is optimistic. 【答案】11. A 12. C 13. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Hello. This is Paula Black from the Wellington Hotel speaking. I saw that you submitted a request for a callback on our website. M: Yes. I have some questions and want to communicate with one of the workers before I make the booking. W: Okay, I’d be happy to help you. M: Well, I plan to reserve a room for three nights. I’m going to celebrate my wedding anniversary there. And I want to make sure that everything is perfect. Could you help me arrange a surprise in your dining hall? I want some musicians to perform jazz while we’re having dinner. Maybe a pianist and a singer. It would be better if there were some decorations like balloons. W: I will need to make some phone calls first, but yes, I think I can find a way to work it out. M: That would be amazing. Thank you. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. Who went on a business trip this morning? A Mary’s parents. B. Jenny’s father. C. John. 15. Where will the party be held? A. At Jenny’s home. B. At Hill Restaurant. C. At Southeast Center. 16. What will John bring to the party? A. Some ice cream. B. Some flowers. C. Some cakes. 【答案】14. A 15. C 16. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Hi, John. Today is July 23rd. It’s Mary’s birthday tomorrow. M: Really, Jenny? I didn’t know that. W: Mary just told me. She’s a little sad, because her parents went to Beijing for work this morning and they will stay there for half a month. M: Hmm... Hey! Let’s have a party for her! W: Good idea! We can have a party at Hill Restaurant. M: It is the cheapest, but it’s much too small. How about Southeast Center? It’s larger. The food there is the best, and the service is good. W: OK! M: Shall we order a birthday cake? W: I will ask my dad to make a cake for the party. He is good at making cakes. M: And I can bring some ice cream W: Oh, good. Mary loves ice cream. M: She must be very surprised and happy! W: You are right! 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. Where did the speaker read his first comic? A. At a hotel. B. On a bus. C. In a bookshop. 18. What types of comics did the speaker often read as a child? A. Cartoon comics. B. Superhero comics. C. Time travel comics. 19. How does the speaker currently feel about comics? A. Uninterested. B. Eager. C. Indifferent. 20. What does the speaker do? A. A soldier. B. A comic actor. C. A shop owner. 【答案】17. B 18. A 19. B 20. C 【解析】 【原文】Some people collect fine paintings, and others collect rare coins. But I collect comics. I first began collecting comics when I was about seven years old. I remember my father buying me one in a hotel in Africa. He told me it was the same comic he used to read when he was a little boy. I remember reading it that afternoon on a hot and sweaty bus, and I loved every page of it. From then on, whenever we stopped at town, he would buy me a comic. They were often cartoon-type comics with funny characters and silly stories. But he would also buy me comics about brave soldiers at war, or pilots of planes. They were all very exciting and they opened up my imagination. As I grow older, my taste in comics becomes different. I still love the cartoon and the soldier ones, but I also begin reading superhero comics too. Superman, Batman, and Spider-Man are my particular favorites, and I enjoy anything to do with space or time travel. Today, my love for comics is as strong as ever, even though I am 47! It has to be — I sell them for a living now! I opened a comic bookstore a few years ago. 第二部分 阅读理解 (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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Volunteer Opportunities in Your City If you’re looking for ways to give back to your community, here are some volunteer opportunities available in your area this month. Food Bank Helper Local food banks are in urgent need of volunteers to help sort and distribute food to families in need. This role includes organizing food items, packing boxes, and handing out the packages to recipients. Volunteers are required from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Community Care Center. Location: 45 Maple Street Contact: 123-456-7890 Animal Shelter Assistant Are you an animal lover? The city animal shelter is seeking volunteers to assist with daily care for the animals, including feeding, cleaning, and exercising dogs and cats. No experience is required, but volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Shifts are flexible. Location: 78 Riverbank Road Contact: 987-654-3210 Senior Center Activity Leader Brighten the day of local seniors by running activities like bingo, art projects, or music sessions at the Senior Center. Volunteers will need to prepare simple materials and guide small groups of seniors during activities. This is a rewarding way to connect with the elderly and gain valuable community service experience. Location:123 Sunflower Lane Contact: 555-112-2334 Park Clean-up Crew Help keep our parks beautiful! Volunteers will clean up trash, plant trees, and perform simple maintenance tasks in various parks around the city. Anyone can join the weekend clean-up events. All equipment will be provided. Location: Signupatwww.cleanparks.org Contact: 777-333-8888 Looking to get involved? Contact the organizations above for more details or to sign up for a role that fits your schedule and interests. Make a difference in your community today! 21. What can you infer about the Food Bank Helper role? A. It is only available on weekends. B. Volunteers must have related experience. C. Volunteers need to sign up online only. D. The role involves sorting and distributing food items. 22. Where can you volunteer if you are interested in animal care? A. Community Care Center. B. 78 Riverbank Road. C. Senior Center. D. Various parks. 23. What do these four volunteer opportunities have in common? A. They require prior experience. B. They offer flexible timings for volunteers. C. They aim to improve the local community. D. They are specifically for people under 18 years old. 【答案】21. D 22. B 23. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文，主要介绍了几种不同可以回馈社区的志愿者机会，包括食物银行助手、动物收容所助理、老年中心活动领袖以及公园清理队，鼓励读者参与社区活动。 【21题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章“Food Bank Helper”中“Local food banks are in urgent need of volunteers to help sort and distribute food to families in need.(当地食品银行急需志愿者来帮助整理和分配食物给有需要的家庭)”可推知，Food Bank Helper Local的角色包括整理和分发食物。故选D。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章“Animal Shelter Assistant”中“The city animal shelter is seeking volunteers to assist with daily care for the animals, including feeding, cleaning, and exercising dogs and cats.(城市动物收容所正在寻找志愿者来协助日常的动物护理，包括喂养、清洁和锻炼狗和猫)”以及“Location: 78 Riverbank Road(地点：河岸路78号)”可知，如果你对动物护理感兴趣，可以在78 Riverbank Road做志愿者。故选B。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段中“Contact the organizations above for more details or to sign up for a role that fits your schedule and interests. Make a difference in your community today!(联系上述组织了解更多细节，或者注册一个适合你的时间表和兴趣的角色。今天就为你的社区做出改变)”以及整个文章的内容可推知，这些志愿者机会的共同点是他们旨在改善当地社区。故选C。 B There are so many things to keep in order with young children during weekdays. It’s all too easy to end up forgetting they need their PE kit on a particular day, or to realize they have no clean school uniforms or you’ve missed an email about a school trip. So one admirably organized mom, Rachael Hallett, from Australia, has shared her simple but highly effective solution to having to prepare their lunchboxes. Her tip recommends mass cooking, just like you might do with dinners. “School lunches can get boring,” she admits. “You can cook a lot and freeze many items in advance. Sandwiches, sausage rolls, wraps and so on. These all freeze well.” But she points out that any fillings that are water-based, like cucumber or tomato, should be avoided in case the bread or wraps become wet. And Rachael, who has two primary school age children, doesn’t stop there with the preparation. She also makes the decisions easily over what to give her children daily by drawing up a list of different foods to put in the boxes. She prefers lunchboxes with different parts that won’t leak and each section is used for various items such as fruit or snacks. The wise mom sometimes even sends her kids into school with a food thermos for warm lunches. “You can really send almost anything,” she shares. But even Rachael has days when she just doesn’t have the time or energy to make a meal for her little ones and she says on these occasions school dinners are definitely a suitable alternative. “Plan some money for a lunch order on your hardest weekdays. Usually school dinners aren’t too expensive and taste good,” she says. Rachael is a co-founder of the hugely popular Facebook group Moms Who, which has over a million members. Lots of other members of the group thanked Rachael for sharing her tips which they intended to put to use in their routines. 24. What are parents’ weekdays like according to the first paragraph? A. Challenging. B. Boring. C. Amazing. D. Meaningful. 25. What does Rachael suggest on mass cooking? A. Avoiding sandwiches. B. Preparing food with juice. C. Choosing food that freezes well. D. Cooking one item at a time. 26. Why does Rachael probably prefer lunchboxes with different parts? A. It is easy for her children to carry. B. It is convenient to put different foods in. C. The lunchboxes look more beautiful. D. The lunchboxes are popular with children. 27. What is the purpose of the Facebook group Moms Who? A. To offer various recipes for cooking school dinners at home. B. To help moms find affordable lunchbox options for their kids. C. To allow moms in Australia to discuss school-related topics. D. To provide a platform for moms to share the tips on their kids’ lunch. 【答案】24. A 25. C 26. B 27. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是一位有组织能力的母亲分享的关于高效准备孩子午餐的实用技巧和建议，帮助家长们应对忙碌的学日生活。 【24题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“There are so many things to keep in order with young children during weekdays. It’s all too easy to end up forgetting they need their PE kit on a particular day, or to realize they have no clean school uniforms or you’ve missed an email about a school trip.(平日里有这么多事情要照顾小孩子时保持井然有序。非常容易忘记他们在某一天需要穿体育课的服装，或者意识到他们没有干净的校服，又或者错过了关于学校旅行的邮件。)”可知，第一段讲述了家长们平日里照顾小孩的忙碌与容易遗忘事情的情况，由此可知，平日里家长的生活是充满挑战的。故选A项。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“You can cook a lot and freeze many items in advance. Sandwiches, sausage rolls, wraps and so on. These all freeze well.(你可以提前大量烹饪并冷冻很多东西。比如三明治、香肠卷、卷饼等等。这些都很容易冷冻保存。)”可知，Rachael关于批量烹饪建议可以提前大量烹饪并冷冻一些适合冷冻的食物。故选C项。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“She prefers lunchboxes with different parts that won’t leak and each section is used for various items such as fruit or snacks.(她更喜欢分格且不会渗漏的午餐盒，每个部分可以用来装不同的食物，比如水果或小吃。)”可知，她偏好这种午餐盒的原因是因为它可以方便地放置各种类型的食物。故选B项。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“So one admirably organized mom, Rachael Hallett, from Australia, has shared her simple but highly effective solution to having to prepare their lunchboxes.(因此，来自澳大利亚的一位令人钦佩的有条理的母亲，拉谢尔·哈利特，分享了她为准备孩子们午餐盒而采取的简单但非常有效的解决方案。)”以及尾段中的“Rachael is a co-founder of the hugely popular Facebook group Moms Who, which has over a million members. Lots of other members of the group thanked Rachael for sharing her tips which they intended to put to use in their routines.(Rachael是广受欢迎的Facebook群组“Moms Who”的联合创始人，该群组拥有超过一百万名成员。群组中的许多其他成员都感谢Rachael分享她的建议，并表示打算在日常生活中采用这些建议。)”可知，群组旨在为妈妈们提供一个分享有关孩子午餐及其他相关小贴士的平台。故选D项。 C Cortisol, widely recognized as the “stress hormone (激素)”, plays a key role in managing stress. The recent discussions in TikTok suggest a misinterpretation that cortisol imbalances are directly responsible for various health issues, from loose skin to sleep and digestive problem. “The relationship between cortisol and body symptoms is not straightforward.” Experts like Martin Picard from Columbia University emphasizes. Our bodies release cortisol when we encounter a challenge, whether psychological or physical, real or imagined. Things like coming across a bear on a hike, receiving an annoying work email or delivering a public speech are the typical cases. Cortisol aids in energy supply and metabolism (新陈代谢) control. Its levels vary, peaking in the morning and reducing by night. However, long-term stress can disturb this balance, leading to sustained high cortisol levels. Potential disadvantages are weakened immune (免疫的) system and high blood sugar, as well as mental illnesses like depression and PTSD. In extreme cases, too much cortisol production may lead to Cushing’s syndrome, characterized by serious physical changes and requiring medical treatment. Identifying cortisol-related issues requires professional evaluation, as self-assessment or at-home testing may not provide accurate results due to cortisol’s dynamic nature. Experts suggest consulting healthcare professionals for a thorough check. While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution for managing cortisol levels, research indicates that practices such as yoga, mindfulness, and moderate exercise can aid in regulating the body’s stress response. These activities not only help in reducing stress but also in training the body to manage its stress response more effectively over time. In conclusion, cortisol plays a key role in how our body handles stress and functions overall. However, saying that many health problems are just due to cortisol imbalances misses the complex interaction between hormones, stress and health. It’s important to take a holistic approach to health, with professional guidance and personalized stress management strategies. 28. What can we learn about cortisol? A. It can directly cause sleep disorder. B. It won’t influence physical health at all. C. It has nothing to do with stomach upset. D. It is often misunderstood on social media. 29. What can be inferred from paragraph 4? A. Exercise guarantees cortisol decrease. B. Home testing of cortisol is not available. C. Multiple tests may be required to measure cortisol. D. Experts dismiss home activities in stress management. 30. What does the underlined word “holistic” mean in the last paragraph? A. Medical. B. Physical. C. Immediate. D. Integrated. 31. Where is this text most likely from? A. An education guide. B. A health magazine. C. A book review. D. A scientific paper. 【答案】28. D 29. C 30. D 31. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章通过解释皮质醇在人体中的作用，以及其与各种健康问题之间的复杂关系，向读者普及了关于皮质醇的科学知识。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The recent discussions in TikTok suggest a misinterpretation that cortisol imbalances are directly responsible for various health issues, from loose skin to sleep and digestive problem. (最近在TikTok上的讨论表明，有一种误解认为皮质醇失衡直接导致了从皮肤松弛到睡眠和消化问题等多种健康问题)”可知，皮质醇在媒体上被错误解读为是多种健康问题的直接原因，也就是说媒体上的讨论导致了对皮质醇的广泛误解。故选D项。 【29题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Identifying cortisol-related issues requires professional evaluation, as self-assessment or at-home testing may not provide accurate results due to cortisol’s dynamic nature. Experts suggest consulting healthcare professionals for a thorough check. (识别与皮质醇相关的问题需要专业评估，因为自我评估或在家测试可能无法提供准确的结果，鉴于皮质醇的动态性质。专家建议咨询医疗保健专业人士进行全面检查)”可知，由于皮质醇的动态性质，自我评估或在家测试可能无法提供准确结果，这意味着可能需要多次专业评估才能准确测量皮质醇水平。故选C项。 【30题详解】 词义猜测题。根据最后一段划线单词前的“However, saying that many health problems are just due to cortisol imbalances misses the complex interaction between hormones, stress and health.(然而，将许多健康问题仅仅归咎于皮质醇失衡忽略了激素、压力和健康之间复杂的相互作用)”可知，将健康问题仅仅归咎于皮质醇失衡而忽略了其他问题的相互作用，结合划线单词后的“with professional guidance and personalized stress management strategies. (包括寻求专业建议并制定个性化的压力管理策略)”可知，作者建议采用包括专业建议以及个性化的压力管理策略的健康方法，也就是说采用更全面的健康方法，由此可知，划线单词的意思与“全面的”意义相近。故选D项。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其尾段中的“In conclusion, cortisol plays a key role in how our body handles stress and functions overall. However, saying that many health problems are just due to cortisol imbalances misses the complex interaction between hormones, stress and health. (总之，皮质醇在我们的身体如何处理压力及整体功能方面起着关键作用。然而，将许多健康问题仅仅归咎于皮质醇失衡忽略了激素、压力和健康之间复杂的相互作用)”以及全文内容可知，文章通过解释皮质醇在人体中的作用，以及其与各种健康问题之间的复杂关系，向读者普及了关于皮质醇的科学知识。由此可知，本文出自于健康杂志。故选B项。 D Studying literature allows us to explore universal truths, which may deliver a lifetime sense of wellbeing. However, such benefits were sadly not enough to persuade Sheffield Hallam University to continue to offer an English literature degree to undergraduates. Due to falling demand for arts and humanities courses, the university is ceasing the course. It follows a similar move by the University of Cumbria last year and cuts to humanities funding elsewhere. This decline is partly caused by the increasing commercialization of higher education, which values degrees based on job prospects and starting salaries. With dramatically increasing graduates owing over £100,000 in student loans, it is understandable that young people from lower-income backgrounds might think twice about taking a non-vocational (非职业类的) course. Applications for English studies have fallen steadily since 2012, when the tuition fees rose to £9,000. Meanwhile, supposedly “dead end” university courses — those which fail to deliver an instant graduate reward in the job market are coming under increasingly aggressive inspection. This year, the Office for Students set out plans to remove funding for “low quality” courses, defined as those where less than 60% of participants go into good jobs or further study soon after graduating. The overall approach is both wrong-headed and shortsighted. As Mr Graham points out, the arts and entertainment industry has become one of the few booming areas of the economy in which Britain can claim to be world-leading. Additionally, judging the worth of a course solely by labor market outcomes ignores other important values, such as personal growth and cultural contribution. After a decade of marketisation, a seriously practical worldview is beginning to sweep over England’s higher education sector. But the inner quality and worth of a course cannot be fairly judged by reference to employment statistics and labour market outcomes. Sheffield Hallam’s decision must be a wake-up call for those concerned to preserve the future of the arts and humanities in our universities. 32. Why did Sheffield Hallam University cease its English literature course? A. A lack of qualified teachers. B. Decreased need for arts and humanities. C. Poor feedback about the program. D. Rising interest in vocational courses. 33. Which factor has discouraged students from applying for humanities degrees? A. No funding from the government. B. High tuition fees and student loan debt. C. A rise in competitive vocational programs. D. A barrier to personal growth. 34. What is the author’s attitude to the trend of reducing humanities courses in universities? A. Critical. B. Supportive. C. Neutral. D. Unconcerned. 35. Which of following is a suitable title for the text? A. Higher Education Industry: A Heated Game B. Major Adjustment Policy: A Wake-up Call C. Arts and Humanities: A Must-keep Program D. Vocation and commercialization: A Focused Trend 【答案】32. B 33. B 34. A 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。主要介绍的是英国高校削减艺术和人文学科课程的趋势，及其背后的原因和对社会的潜在影响。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Due to falling demand for arts and humanities courses, the university is ceasing the course.(由于对艺术和人文学科课程的需求下降，该大学正在停止开设这些课程。)”可知，由于艺术和人文学科课程需求的下降，导致该大学决定停止提供英语文学学位。故选B项。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“With dramatically increasing graduates owing over £100,000 in student loans, it is understandable that young people from lower-income backgrounds might think twice about taking a non-vocational (非职业类的) course. Applications for English studies have fallen steadily since 2012, when the tuition fees rose to £9,000. (随着毕业生中负债超过10万英镑的学生人数大幅增加，来自低收入背景的年轻人可能会对选择非职业类课程三思而行，这是可以理解的。自从2012年学费上涨至9,000英镑以来，申请英语学习的人数一直在稳步下降。)”可知，高昂的学生贷款债务使得低收入背景的年轻人对于选择非职业类课程有所顾虑，由于高学费，申请英语学习的人数下降，由此可知，高学费和学生贷款债务让学生对申请人文学科学位望而却步。故选B项。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“The overall approach is both wrong-headed and shortsighted.(这种整体做法既错误又短视。)”以及尾段中的“But the inner quality and worth of a course cannot be fairly judged by reference to employment statistics and labour market outcomes.(但是，课程的内在质量和价值不能仅通过就业统计数据和劳动力市场结果来公平评判。)”可知，作者认为这种做法是错误且短视的，并强调不应仅通过就业统计数据来判断课程的价值，这表明了他的批判态度。故选A项。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其尾段中的“Sheffield Hallam’s decision must be a wake-up call for those concerned to preserve the future of the arts and humanities in our universities.(Sheffield Hallam大学的决定必须为那些关心保护我们大学中艺术和人文学科未来的人敲响警钟。)”可知，本文主要讨论了艺术和人文学科的重要性及其在大学中面临削减的问题，呼吁重视并保护这些学科的未来，所以题目“艺术和人文学科：必须保留的项目”概括了文章的主题，适合作为最佳标题。故选C项。 第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Every day we are filled with information, much of which is given by people who want to shape our decisions. So, we need to evaluate the information and determine how we should respond. ____36____ It’s the ability to think clearly and see how ideas are connected. Like any skill, critical thinking can be learned, and the best way to learn it is by practising. You cannot evaluate an argument that you do not understand. ____37____ You may need to ask questions to clarify the person’s claims and ask them to explain key terms, especially words with multiple meanings. Once you understand what the person is saying, then you can consider whether it’s true. ____38____You can figure this out by considering the source of the facts and whether the facts line up with what you already know about the topic. For a conflict, discover whether your understanding is incorrect or the new statement is wrong. Critical thinking also involves examining people’s motivations and assumptions. For example, a salesman will present facts that are selected to convince you to buy what he is selling. ____39____ It’s necessary that you recognize these factors to predict when someone else’s statements might not be accurate or complete. ____40____ Poking holes in other people’s arguments can be necessary, but you must acknowledge the possibility that your own beliefs sometimes can be wrong. By critically examining both your own and others’ opinions, you can understand the way the world works and make decisions in light of the truth. A. Analysing information requires critical thinking. B. And he will leave out facts that don’t help him reach that goal. C. Thus, the first step to critical thinking must always be listening. D. Because it’s possible to draw incorrect conclusions from correct facts. E. So learning about the common arguments and your own beliefs can help. F. The most important question is whether the facts they state are actually true. G. Critical thinking requires examining your own ideas and assumptions as well. 【答案】36. A 37. C 38. F 39. B 40. G 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要讨论了批判性思维的重要性及其在学习和实践中的应用，包括理解信息、评估信息的真实性、审查人们的动机和假设，以及审视自己的观点和假设等方面的内容。 【36题详解】 根据前文“So, we need to evaluate the information and determine how we should respond.(因此，我们需要评估这些信息，并决定我们应该如何回应)”以及后文“It’s the ability to think clearly and see how ideas are connected. Like any skill, critical thinking can be learned, and the best way to learn it is by practising.(它是一种清晰思考的能力，能看清各种想法是如何联系在一起的。像任何技能一样，批判性思维是可以学习的，最好的学习方法就是练习)”可知，前文提到我们需要评估信息，后文提及一种清晰思考的能力，所以空处应是一个过渡句，A项“Analysing information requires critical thinking.(分析信息需要批判性思维)”承接上文，引出下文的批判性思维，符合文意。故选A项。 【37题详解】 根据前文“You cannot evaluate an argument that you do not understand.(你不能评价一个你不理解的论点)”以及后文“You may need to ask questions to clarify the person’s claims and ask them to explain key terms, especially words with multiple meanings.(你可能需要问一些问题来澄清对方的说法，并要求他们解释关键术语，尤其是有多重含义的词)”可知，C项“Thus, the first step to critical thinking must always be listening.(因此，批判性思维的第一步必须始终是倾听)”和前文构成因果关系，后文是对此句的解释。故选C项。 【38题详解】 根据前文“Once you understand what the person is saying, then you can consider whether it’s true.(一旦你明白了这个人在说什么，你就可以考虑他说的是不是真的)”可知，本段主要讲述，需要判断信息的真实性，所以F项“The most important question is whether the facts they state are actually true.(最重要的问题是他们所陈述的事实是否真实)”符合本段主题，是对前文的进一步说明。故选F项。 【39题详解】 根据前文“For example, a salesman will present facts that are selected to convince you to buy what he is selling.(例如，一个推销员会展示一些经过挑选的事实来说服你买他卖的东西)”可知，此处在用推销员举例，所以B项“And he will leave out facts that don’t help him reach that goal.(他会忽略那些不能帮助他实现目标的事实)”是对例子的进一步说明，其中he指的就是推销员。故选B项。 【40题详解】 设空位于段首，是本段的中心句，根据后文“Poking holes in other people’s arguments can be necessary, but you must acknowledge the possibility that your own beliefs sometimes can be wrong. By critically examining both your own and others’ opinions, you can understand the way the world works and make decisions in light of the truth.(在别人的观点中挑刺是必要的，但你必须承认自己的信念有时可能是错误的。通过批判性地审视自己和他人的观点，你可以理解世界的运作方式，并根据事实做出决定)”可知，本段主要讲述审视自己和他人的观点，所以G项“Critical thinking requires examining your own ideas and assumptions as well.(批判性思维也需要检查你自己的想法和假设)”符合本段主题。故选G项。 第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。 Dr. Jonas Salk’s medical care to pets on the streets started ten years ago as a personal mission that he kept to himself. One morning, he stopped to ____41____ the dog of a beggar outside a convenience store. “I’d seen this guy before and ____42____ him. Regrettably, I just walked by him,” Salk said. “____43____, on that day, I just broke the ____44____ because I noticed his dog had serious skin condition.” He diagnosed and treated the dog’s condition, and the animal was ____45____. But for Salk, the man’s ____46____ was the real wake-up call: “Thank you for not ignoring me” were the words that ____47____ his next chapter. Soon after, Salk began to do more, ____48____ small drop-in clinics to provide medical care for pets whose owners couldn’t afford it and walking the streets looking for ____49____ individuals whose pets needed help. Right away, he was _____50_____ by how much the unhoused owners cared for their beloved pets. He also found many pet owners wanted to _____51_____ stories about their dogs with others. With their _____52_____, Salk’s brother, Ian, began _____53_____ some of the work and personal stories to raise awareness about animal welfare. His brother encouraged him to _____54_____ the news online and soon more like-minded volunteers jumped on board. Since he started, Salk and his team have offered _____55_____ to thousands of animals. 41. A. greet B. examine C. feed D. train 42. A. ignored B. approached C. contacted D. persuaded 43. A. Therefore B. Besides C. Otherwise D. However 44. A. appointment B. routine C. agreement D. balance 45. A. adopted B. infected C. traced D. transformed 46. A. tone B. forgiveness C. gratitude D. comment 47. A. improved B. inspired C. strengthened D. displayed 48. A. setting up B. setting off C. setting aside D. setting down 49. A. frustrated B. hopeless C. homeless D. elderly 50. A. bothered B. amused C. alarmed D. struck 51. A. repeat B. share C. extend D. connect 52. A. admission B. ambition C. permission D. invitation 53. A. documenting B. analyzing C. assessing D. revising 54. A. create B. search C. clarify D. spread 55. A. treatment B. friendship C. company D. nutrition 【答案】41. B 42. A 43. D 44. B 45. D 46. C 47. B 48. A 49. C 50. D 51. B 52. C 53. A 54. D 55. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要介绍的是Jonas Salk博士从一次偶然的善举开始，发展到为无家可归者的宠物提供医疗服务，并激励他人加入这一善行的故事。 【41题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一天早上，他停下来检查一个乞丐的狗。A. greet问候；B. examine检查；C. feed喂养；D. train训练。根据下文的“He diagnosed and treated the dog’s condition, and the animal was ____5____ .”可知，Salk给那只狗进行了诊断治疗，由此可推断，此处指的是他停下来“检查”一个乞丐的狗，符合语境。故选B项。 【42题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“我以前见过这个人，并且忽视了他。遗憾的是，我只是从他身边走过，”Salk说。A. ignored忽视；B. approached接近；C. contacted联系；D. persuaded说服。根据上文的“Regrettably, I just walked by him”以及下文的“But for Salk, the man’s ____6____ was the real wake-up call: “Thank you for not ignoring me””可知，Salk只是从他的身边走过，没有理会他，而下文讲到狗的主人感谢Salk没有忽视他，由此可知，此处指的是Salk“忽视”了他，符合语境。故选A项。 【43题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，就在那一天，我打破了常规，因为我注意到他的狗有严重的皮肤问题。A. Therefore因此；B. Besides此外；C. Otherwise否则；D. However然而。根据上文的““I’d seen this guy before and ____2____ him. Regrettably, I just walked by him,” Salk said.”可知，Salk以前见到这个人时只是从他身边走过，结合下文的“on that day, I just broke the ____4____ because I noticed his dog had serious skin condition.”可知，Salk这次注意到有严重的皮肤病，所以进行了检查，上下文之间为转折关系故选D项。 【44题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，就在那一天，我打破了常规，因为我注意到他的狗有严重的皮肤问题。A. appointment预约；B. routine常规；C. agreement协议；D. balance平衡。根据上文的““I’d seen this guy before and ____2____ him. Regrettably, I just walked by him,” Salk said.”可知，作者之前只是从他身边走过，结合下文的“because I noticed his dog had serious skin condition.”可知，Salk这次注意到有严重的皮肤病，所以停下来进行了检查，由此可推断，此处指的是打破“常规”符合语境。故选B项。 【45题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他诊断并治疗了狗的状况，这只动物因此发生了改观。A. adopted收养；B. infected感染；C. traced追踪；D. transformed转变，改观。根据上文的“He diagnosed and treated the dog’s condition”可知，Salk对狗进行了诊断治疗，由此可知，这只狗的情况应是发生了“改观”符合语境。故选D项。 【46题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但对于Salk来说，这名男子的感激才是真正的警钟：“谢谢你没有忽视我”这句话启发了他人生的下一个篇章。A. tone语气；B. forgiveness原谅；C. gratitude感激；D. comment评论。根据下文的“Thank you for not ignoring me”可知，此处指的是这名男子向Salk表示的“感激”，符合语境。故选C项。 【47题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但对于Salk来说，这名男子的感激才是真正的警钟：“谢谢你没有忽视我”这句话启发了他人生的下一个篇章。A. improved改进；B. inspired启发；C. strengthened加强；D. displayed展示。根据上文的“Dr. Jonas Salk’s medical care to pets on the streets started ten years ago as a personal mission that he kept to himself.”以及下文的“his next chapter.”可知，Salk医生对街头宠物的医疗服务始于十年前的一次个人使命，由此可知，此处指的是这名男子的感激话语“启发”了Salk医生人生的下一个篇章，符合语境。故选B项。 【48题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：不久之后，Salk开始做更多事情，设立小型临时诊所，为那些主人负担不起医疗费用的宠物提供医疗服务，并走上街头寻找那些无家可归者，他们的宠物也需要帮助。A. setting up设立；B. setting off出发；C. setting aside留出；D. setting down写下。根据常识以及上文的“Soon after, Salk began to do more”和下文的“small drop-in clinics to provide medical care for pets”可知，Salk开始做很多事情，由此可推断，此处指的是“建立”小型临时诊所帮助那些支付不起医疗费用的宠物的主人，符合语境。故选A项。 【49题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：不久之后，Salk开始做更多的事情，设立小型临时诊所，为那些主人负担不起医疗费用的宠物提供医疗服务，并走上街头寻找那些无家可归者，他们的宠物也需要帮助。A. frustrated沮丧的；B. hopeless绝望的；C. homeless无家可归的；D. elderly年长的。根据上文的“walking the streets”以及下文的“Right away, he was ____10____ by how much the unhoused owners cared for their beloved pets.”可知，Salk被这些无家可归的主人对他们心爱宠物的关爱所打动，由此可知，此处指的是“无家可归的”人，符合语境。故选C项。 【50题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他立刻被这些无家可归的主人对他们心爱宠物的关爱所打动。A. bothered打扰；B. amused娱乐；C. alarmed警觉；D. struck打动。根据下文的“how much the unhoused owners cared for their beloved pets.”可在，这些无家可归的主人对他们心爱的宠物非常的关爱，由此可知，此处讲述的是Salk被他们的举动所“打动”符合语境。故选D项。 【51题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他还发现许多宠物主人想与其他分享他们与狗的故事。A. repeat重复；B. share分享；C. extend扩展；D. connect连接。根据下文的“Salk’s brother, Ian, began ____13____ some of the work and personal stories to raise awareness about animal welfare.”可知，Salk的兄弟将记下这些个人的故事以提高人们对动物保护的认识，由此可推断，此处指的是许多宠物主人想“分享”他们与狗的故事，符合语境。故选B项。 【52题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在得到他们的许可后，Salk的兄弟Ian开始记录一些工作和个人故事，以提高人们对动物福利的认识。A. admission承认；B. ambition野心；C. permission许可；D. invitation邀请。根据上文的“He also found many pet owners wanted to ____11____ stories about their dogs with others.”可知，很多狗的主人想要分享他们与狗的故事，由此可知推断，此处指的是经过他们的“许可”符合语境。故选C项。 【53题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在得到他们的许可后，Salk的兄弟Ian开始记录一些工作和个人故事，以提高人们对动物福利的认识。A. documenting记录；B. analyzing分析；C. assessing评估；D. revising修订。根据语境和下文的“some of the work and personal stories to raise awareness about animal welfare.”可知，很多宠物主人想与其他分享他们与狗的故事，由此可知，Salk的兄弟Ian在得到他们的许可后应是“记录”分享的这些故事。故选A项。 【54题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他的兄弟鼓励他在网上传播这个消息，很快更多的志同道合的志愿者加入了进来。A. create创造；B. search搜索；C. clarify澄清；D. spread传播。根据下文的“and soon more like-minded volunteers jumped on board.”可知，很多志同道合的人加入进来，由此可推断，此处指的是鼓励他在网上“传播”这个消息，符合语境。故选D项。 【55题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：自从他开始以来，Salk和他的团队已经为成千上万的动物提供了治疗。A. treatment治疗；B. friendship友谊；C. company陪伴；D. nutrition营养。根据上文的“Dr. Jonas Salk’s medical care to pets on the streets started ten years ago as a personal mission that he kept to himself.”可知，Jonas Salk医生是对街头宠物提供医疗服务，由此可推断，此处指的是为成千上万的动物提供了“治疗”符合语境。故选A项。 第Ⅱ卷 注意事项： 第Ⅱ卷共2页，用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔将答案写在答题纸上，答在试题卷上无效。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Recently, researchers in China have found a new way to turn soil fertile, making ____56____ possible for humans to develop agriculture on the moon. In September, special bacteria ____57____ (introduce) into the soil and consequently they discovered that phosphorus, an important nutrient for plants, increased. By the end of October 2024, the researchers had conducted numerous ____58____ (experiment) and finally they made it. They grew a plant linked with the tobacco plant and used volcanic soil from the Changbai Mountains in Jilin province, ____59____ is similar to lunar soil. They treated the moon-like soil with three different kinds of bacteria. By ____60____ (compare), the plants raised in the bacteria-treated soil grew ____61____ (well) than plants that grew in the soil without the bacteria. Xia Yitong, ____62____ co-author of the study, said carrying food, oxygen and water to people on the moon would be ____63____ (incredible) expensive. He added, “A plant cultivation system on the moon will meet long-term food and oxygen requirements for humans, thus contributing ____64____ the human life on the moon. Other plans to grow food on the moon that do not need soil are more costly as they require materials _____65_____ (transport) from Earth.” 【答案】56. it 57. were introduced 58. experiments 59. which 60. comparison 61. better 62. a 63. incredibly 64. to 65. to be transported 【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是中国研究人员发现通过特殊细菌使土壤肥沃的新方法，及其对月球农业发展的潜在意义。 【56题详解】 考查代词。句意：最近，中国的研究人员发现了一种使土壤变得肥沃的新方法，使得人类有可能在月球上发展农业。此处为“make+it+adj.+to do…”结构，其中it为形式宾语，不定式短语作真正主语，所以此处使用代词it。故填it。 【57题详解】 考查动词时态和语态。句意：九月份，特殊的细菌被引入土壤中，结果他们发现植物的重要营养素磷增加了。此处为谓语动词，根据时间状语In September可在，此处使用一般过去时，且introduce与主语special bacteria之间为被动关系，所以此处使用一般过去时的被动语态，主语为名词复数。故填were introduced。 【58题详解】 考查名词复数形式。句意：到2024年10月底，研究人员进行了多次实验，并最终成功了。此处为名词作宾语，experiment为可数名词，意为“实验”且空前有numerous修饰，此处使用复数形式。故填experiments。 【59题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：他们种植了一种与烟草植物有关的植物，并使用了来自吉林省长白山的火山土壤，这种土壤与月球土壤相似。此处为关系词引导的非限制性定语从句，先行词volcanic soil指物，且在从句中作主语，所以此处使用关系代词which。故填which。 【60题详解】 考查名词。句意：相比之下，在经过细菌处理的土壤中生长的植物比没有经过处理的土壤中的植物生长得更好。此处为名词作宾语，compare的名词为comparison意为“对比”，by comparison意为“相比之下”。故填comparison。 【61题详解】 考查比较级。句意：相比之下，在经过细菌处理的土壤中生长的植物比没有经过处理的土壤中的植物生长得更好。根据空后的than可知，此处应是比较级形式，well的比较级为better意为“更好”。故填better。 【62题详解】 考查冠词。句意：作为研究的共同作者之一，夏一桐说，向月球上的人们提供食物、氧气和水将是非常昂贵的。co-author为可数名词单数，空前无限定词，且表示“一位共同作者”为泛指，因此需要使用不定冠词，co-author的首个音素为辅音，所以使用不定冠词a。故填a。 【63题详解】 考查副词。句意：作为研究的共同作者之一，夏一桐说，向月球上的人们提供食物、氧气和水将是非常昂贵的。此处使用副词修饰形容词expensive，incredible的副词为incredibly意为“非常，很”符合句意。故填incredibly。 【64题详解】 考查介词。句意：他补充道：“月球上的植物栽培系统将满足人类长期的食物和氧气需求，从而对月球上的人类生活做出贡献。”此处为固定短语contribute to意为“对……做出贡献”符合句意，所以此处使用介词to。故填to。 【65题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：其他不需要土壤在月球上种植食物的计划更加昂贵，因为它们需要从地球上运输材料。根据require sb./sth. to do sth.可知，此处应为动词不定式形式作宾补，且transport与宾语materials之间为被动关系，所以此处为不定式的被动语态结构。故填to be transported。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 应用文写作(满分15分) 66. 上周日你校组织学生参加了在科技馆举办的“走进人工智能”活动。请你为校英文报写篇报道，内容包括： 1. 时间地点; 2. 活动内容; 3. 活动意义。 注意： 1. 词数80左右; 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Getting Close to Artificial Intelligence ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Getting Close to Artificial Intelligence With the aim of sparking our enthusiasm for science, our school launched a meaningful activity themed “Getting Close to Artificial Intelligence” in the Science and Technology Museum last Sunday. Initially, the guide there gave us a brief introduction about the development of AI technology. Following this, we observed various AI exhibits such as the smart home devices, driverless vehicles and so on. Especially impressive was the interactive section where we chatted with AI robots and even played games with them. It was such a rewarding experience, not only enabling us to get a deep insight into AI technology but also planting a seed of science in everyone’s heart. 【解析】 【导语】本篇是应用文写作。上周日考生所在校组织学生参加了在科技馆举办的“走进人工智能”活动，要求考生为校英文报写篇报道。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 活动：activity→event 首先：initially→at first 简短的：brief→short 有益的：rewarding→beneficial 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Initially, the guide there gave us a brief introduction about the development of AI technology. 拓展句：Initially, the guide there gave us a brief introduction, which was about the development of AI technology. 【点睛】[高分句型1]Especially impressive was the interactive section where we chatted with AI robots and even played games with them.(where引导的定语从句) [高分句型2]It was such a rewarding experience, not only enabling us to get a deep insight into AI technology but also planting a seed of science in everyone’s heart.(not only...but also...引导的并列句) 第二节 读后续写(满分25分) 67. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整故事。 Moving from urban New Jersey to the Pennsylvania woods was a dream coming true for me. My home was surrounded by nature, with the nearest neighbor miles away and no phone service. As a nurse, I used to be around people, but I found immense joy in solitude and wildlife, since my whole new life was closely connected to nature and I could never feel lonely with animals nearby. One afternoon, I introduced a visiting friend to a deer I called Scarbelly, recognizable by an old wound running from her shoulder to her hip. “She had a baby last year, and she brings her baby around too,” I said happily. “They seem to like you a lot!” she remarked as the deer inched closer. “I think so, but deer aren’t easy to get close to,” I replied, enjoying the peacefulness of my life in the woods. That peaceful existence was disturbed one April morning. I woke to the sounds of birds but felt an unusual heaviness in my legs. Struggling to get up, I lost my balance and crashed into the doorframe. Something was seriously wrong: I even couldn’t feel my left arm or fingers. Panic set in as my nurse training kicked in - could I be having a stroke (中风) at just 46? I needed help, but I had no neighbors and no phone. Desperate, I muttered, “Well, God, I’ve got to do something here. I need help. Fast!” I tried to get dressed quickly and stepped outside, “Scarbelly!” I cried with all my strength. Scarbelly soon appeared on the deck, with several other deer crowding in behind her. They weren’t the rescue team I’d imagined, but they were all I had. Determined to reach the road at the top of the hill, I shuffled forward, the deer following closely. The vast lawn looming before me, I felt overwhelmed. Yet I pushed through, only to find myself at the gravel road, confused about how I’d made it that far. Scarbelly looked into my eyes, as if she had helped me along. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Suddenly, a car appeared in the distance, but when I waved, it sped past. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As the driver drove off, the deer finally stepped away from the road. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Suddenly, a car appeared in the distance, but when I waved, it sped past. More cars passed and my hopes dashed. “I have to go to the middle of the road,” I decided, feeling it was my only option. Seeing me step into the road, the deer formed a protective circle around me, their warmth offering solace. When a truck approached, I waved my hand desperately. To my relief, it slowed and stopped. The driver stared in disbelief at the scene before him. “Please,” I pleaded, “I need to get to the hospital. I think I had a stroke.” He hesitated but quickly jumped out to help me into the passenger seat, cautiously eyeing the deer. As the driver drove off, the deer finally stepped away from the road. I felt a wave of gratitude. “Thank you, God, for these beautiful creatures watching over me,” I prayed. At the hospital, tests confirmed I had indeed suffered a stroke. The doctor reassured me, saying, “You’re lucky you got here as quickly as you did. If you’d waited, it could have been much worse.” I realized how fortunate I was - both for the swift help I received and for the angelic presence of the deer that had guided me when I was in need. 【解析】 【导语】本文以作者与鹿的相处为线索展开，讲述了喜欢野生动物的作者和叫Scarbelly的鹿和谐相处，Scarbelly提供及时的帮助，使中风的作者成功拦截到车，被送到医院并最终得救，作者由衷地感谢Scarbelly的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“突然，远处出现了一辆汽车，但我一挥手，它就飞驰而过。”可知，第一段可描写在Scarbelly以及鹿群的帮助下，作者成功拦截到了汽车并被送到医院的故事。 ②由第二段首句内容“当司机开车离开时，鹿终于离开了道路。”可知，第二段可描写作者因为救助及时，最终得救了并且内心由衷地感谢Scarbelly的故事。 2.续写线索：作者拦不到车——鹿帮助作者拦车——司机对鹿的帮助感到怀疑——作者被送到医院，鹿离开——作者得救——感谢鹿的帮助 3.词汇激活 行为类 ① 接近：approached/came near to/drew near ② 盯着：stared/gazed/watched ③ 祈祷：prayed/ beseeched/obsecrated 情绪类 ① 怀疑地：in disbelief/doubt/suspicion ② 感激之情：felt a wave of gratitude/feelings of gratitude/express appreciation 【点睛】[高分句型1]. Seeing me step into the road, the deer formed a protective circle around me, their warmth offering solace.（运用了现在分词作状语和独立主格结构） [高分句型2]. He hesitated but quickly jumped out to help me into the passenger seat, cautiously eyeing the deer.（运用了动词不定式作目的状语和现在分词作状语） [高分句型3].  If you’d waited, it could have been much worse（运用了if引导的条件状语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$