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高二开学考英语试卷 (120分钟　150分) 第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分) 第一节　(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1.What is the woman? A.A hostess. B.A customer. C.A waitress. 2.Why does Jack call Helen? A.To invite her to play basketball. B.To remind her to watch a game together. C.To tell her to watch a film on time. 3.What will the speakers do next? A.Rest at home. B.Have some coffee. C.Do more shopping. 4.What will the woman most probably give to Kathy? A.A scarf. B.A hand-made bag. C.A box of chocolates. 5.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.A list. B.A book. C.A writer. 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.How does Lily sound at first? A.Worried. B.Excited. C.Confident. 7.Where are the speakers? A.In a news studio. B.In a classroom. C.In an office. 听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。 8.Why do the speakers change their plan? A.Because of the weather. B.Because of the ticket price. C.Because of their love for islands. 9.Where will the speakers probably visit? A.England. B.Italy. C.Spain. 听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。 10.How does the man like Avatar 2? A.Disappointing. B.Average. C.Impressive. 11.Which part of Avatar 1 attracted the man most? A.The plot. B.The characters. C.The special effects. 12.What does the woman suggest the man do? A.Compare the two movies. B.Watch Avatar 2 again. C.Explain his love for Avatar 1. 听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。 13.What is Peter's problem? A.He can't find a job. B.He is too busy with work. C.He missed a job interview. 14.What does Mary advise Peter to do? A.Move to another city. B.Join some networking groups. C.Talk to his boss. 15.What does Peter think of Mary's idea? A.Challenging. B.Strange. C.Excellent. 16.What is Peter doing now? A.Surfing the Internet. B.Sending an application letter. C.Buying some clothes. 听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。 17.How tall at least does one child have to be to ride the “Waterfall” alone? A.42 inches. B.45 inches. C.48 inches. 18.Which area in Water World is the largest? A.Oceana. B.Rainforest River. C.Lakeland. 19.What is the most popular attraction in Oceana? A.The Sink. B.The wave pool. C.The basin. 20.Where does the speech take place? A.In a theater. B.In a national park. C.In an amusement center. 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 Adventure Program Are you bored of your routine and looking for some excitement? Do you want to challenge yourself and have fun at the same time? If you answer yes, you should join our adventure program! Our adventure program is a unique opportunity to experience different kinds of adventures in different locations.You will: ·Go skydiving and feel the thrill of flying in the air. ·Go scuba diving and explore the wonders of the underwater world. ·Go rock climbing and test your strength and endurance. ·Go bungee jumping and overcome your fears. ·Go kayaking and enjoy the beauty of nature. You will be accompanied by professional instructors who will guide you and ensure your safety.You will also meet other adventurous people who share your passion.You will make new friends and create unforgettable memories. Our adventure program is for ages 18 and above and costs $5,000 for one week.The price includes transportation, accommodation, equipment, and insurance.You only need to bring your courage and enthusiasm. If you are interested in our adventure program, please visit our website www.adventure.com for more information.We have insufficient spots available, so don't wait too long.This is your chance to live your dream and have the adventure of a lifetime! 1. What is the target audience for this adventure program? A. People under the age of 18. B. Anyone seeking routine activities. C. Those interested in a relaxing vacation. D. Individuals looking for exciting experiences. 2. What is essential for participants in this program? A. Experience in adventure activities. B. Courage and enthusiasm. C. Knowledge of first aid. D. Ability to swim. 3. What can be inferred about the availability of spots in the program? A. The spots are limited. B. There are unlimited spots. C. The spots are reserved for previous participants. D. The spots are unavailable for people above 50 years old. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了一项冒险项目的相关信息，包括项目内容、适合人群、安全保障、费用以及报名方式等。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章开头 “Are you bored of your routine and looking for some excitement? Do you want to challenge yourself and have fun at the same time? If you answer yes, you should join our adventure program!(你厌倦了日常琐事，想找点刺激吗？你想挑战自己，同时又玩得开心吗？如果你回答是，你应该参加我们的冒险项目)” 可知，该冒险项目的目标受众是那些寻找刺激体验的人。故选D项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段“You only need to bring your courage and enthusiasm. (你只需要带上你的勇气和热情) ”可知，对于这个项目的参与者来说，勇气和热情是必不可少的。故选 B项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段 “We have insufficient spots available, so don't wait too long.(我们的名额有限，所以不要等太久)”可知，这个项目的名额是有限的。故选A项。 B In my childhood, whenever I was being unreasonable, or questioning whatever direction my mother was giving, she would say, “I'm the momma and you're the baby.” End of discussion.Until one day she asked me to do something for her and I said, “No. You're the momma; I'm the baby.” It gave her a good laugh. But, at 31, I'm realizing the dynamic might be shifting. She's the momma; I'm the baby. But I'm also something else now. More will be asked of me to take care of her. My mother is getting older. The realization hit me during a recent visit home. In my memory, our house wasn't spotless, but I'd call it tidy. Weekends were for cleaning. Yet during this visit I was taken aback by piles upon piles of mail and papers and junk. A fridge full of spoiled food.A mountain of clothes begging to be located.Was it always this way? When did she become a hoarder (囤积者)? A symptom of aging? But my mother would like you to know something: She is not a hoarder. She speaks frankly with more self-awareness than I expected about life and time and happiness. “The time that I have to go through those things would be my weekends. Do I want to spend my Saturday afternoon going through all the junk? Or do I want to hang out with my friends? I think the latter.I don't want to spend one minute of my free time doing anything that doesn't bring me joy,” she says. It's not that my mother has no worries about aging, but she came to terms with it long before. “Trey, you could spend so much time worrying about things that aren't perfect.Then time slips by, and they're never going to be,” she continues. “I think happiness is a moment-to-moment, day-to-day kind of thing. It's not something you sustain.I still think I'm hot — that might be in my head, but so what?” 4. What was the author's tone in his response to Mom in paragraph 1? A. Nervous. B. Pleased. C. Unwilling. D. Sympathetic. 5. What made the author think Mom was a hoarder at first? A. Her refusal to donate old stuff. B. The mess in Mom's house. C. Her preference for an economical life. D. The change in Mom's health. 6. Mom didn't tidy the house on weekends because 　　　　. A. she desired a pleasant time for herself. B. she was too old to do it on her own. C. she had planned to leave it to the author. D. she had little time to sort out the junk. 7. What can best describe Mom's current life principle? A. Never say die. B. Live in the present. C. Tomorrow is another day. D. Better late than never. 【答案】4. C 5. B 6. A 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者与母亲之间的关系变化以及母亲对生活的态度。文章通过描述母亲的生活习惯和她的生活哲学，展现了母亲对生活的豁达与乐观。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“In my childhood, whenever I was being unreasonable, or questioning whatever direction my mother was giving, she would say, “I'm the momma and you're the baby.” End of discussion.Until one day she asked me to do something for her and I said, “No.You're the momma; I'm the baby.” It gave her a good laugh.(在我的童年，每当我不讲道理，或者质疑妈妈给我的方向时，她就会说：“我是妈妈，你是孩子。”结束讨论。直到有一天她让我为她做点什么，我说：“不。你是妈妈；我是孩子。”这使她哈哈大笑)”可知，当童年时代的作者无理取闹或质疑妈妈的要求时，妈妈不愿多说，总是用“我是妈妈，你是孩子”来结束对话。所以，当某一天妈妈要求作者做事，作者用同样的话来回答妈妈的时候，作者的语气应是不乐意的。故选C。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Yet during this visit I was taken aback by piles upon piles of mail and papers and junk. A fridge full of spoiled food. A mountain of clothes begging to be located.(然而，在这次访问中，我被成堆的邮件、文件和垃圾吓了一跳。装满变质食物的冰箱。堆积如山的衣服等着被找到)”可知，作者认为母亲是囤积者的原因是家里很乱。故选B。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Do I want to spend my Saturday afternoon going through all the junk? Or do I want to hang out with my friends? I think the latter.I don't want to spend one minute of my free time doing anything that doesn't bring me joy,” she says.(“我想把周六下午的时间花在整理垃圾上吗？还是和朋友出去玩？我认为是后者。我不想把任何一分钟的自由时间花在不能带给我快乐的事情上。”她说。)”可知，母亲周末不整理房子是因为她想享受愉快的时光。故选A。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段段“I think happiness is a moment-to-moment, day-to-day kind of thing.It's not something you sustain.I still think I'm hot—that might be in my head, but so what?(我认为幸福是每时每刻、日复一日的事情。它不是你能维持的东西。我仍然觉得自己很棒——这可能是我自己的想法，但那又怎样？）可推知，母亲的生活哲学是活在当下。故选B。 C Cognitive scientist Lera Boroditsky, one of the pioneers of research into how language influences our thoughts, has shown that in English and many other European languages, people typically view the past as being behind us and the future in front of us. But in Aymara, spoken by the Aymara people who live in the Andes in Bolivia, Chile, Peru and Argentina, the word for future means “behind time”. And when the Aymara talk about the future, they tend to make backward gestures, whereas people who speak Spanish, for example, view the future as being ahead of them and make forward gestures. Languages also encode time in their grammar. In English, for example, the future is one of three simple tenses, along with the past and the present — we say “it rained”, “it rains” and “it will rain”. But in Finnish, you can say “huomenna sataa”, which means “it rains tomorrow” — you don’t need to build the future into the grammar. The same is true for many other languages, including Mandarin. But does this affect how we think? In 2013, Keith Chen, a behavioral economist at the University of California, Los Angeles, set out to test whether people who speak languages that are “futureless” might feel closer to the future than those who speak other languages. And he discovered that speakers of futureless languages were more likely to engage in future-focused activities. They were 31% more likely to have put money into savings in any given year and had accumulated 39% more wealth by retirement. They were also 24% less likely to smoke, 29% more likely to be physically active, and 13% less likely to be medically obese (肥胖的). It is becoming increasingly clear that language is influencing how we think about the world around us. And while being multilingual won’t necessarily make us a genius, we all can gain a fresh perspective and a more flexible understanding of the world by learning a new language. 8. What do the Aymara tend to do when they talk about the future? A. They keep stepping forward. B. They look backwards now and then. C. They put their hands across their chest. D. They make gestures in a backward direction. 9. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us? A. Different languages have different ways to describe weather. B. Languages differ in how they grammatically represent time. C. Speakers of different languages can overcome language barriers. D. People can distinguish between “future” and “futureless” languages easily. 10. What can we learn about speakers of futureless languages? A. They are anxious about their future. B. They can hardly control their weight. C. They look forward to their retirement. D. They are likely to prepare for the future. 11 What does the author encourage us to do in the last paragraph? A. Find similarities between languages. B. Speak a language as fluently as possible. C. Know the world better through a new language. D. Change the way we compare different languages. 【答案】8. D 9. B 10. D 11. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了不同语言对时间的不同表达和编码方式，以及语言是否会影响人们对未来的思考和行为，并在最后鼓励人们通过学习新语言来更好地理解世界。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“And when the Aymara talk about the future, they tend to make backward gestures, whereas people who speak Spanish, for example, view the future as being ahead of them and make forward gestures.(当艾马拉人谈论未来时，他们倾向于做向后的手势，而说西班牙语的人，比如，他们认为未来就在前面，他们会做向前的手势)”可知，当艾马拉人谈论未来时，他们倾向于做出向后的手势。故选D项。 【9题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段“Languages also encode time in their grammar. In English, for example, the future is one of three simple tenses, along with the past and the present — we say “it rained”, “it rains” and “it will rain”. But in Finnish, you can say “huomenna sataa”, which means “it rains tomorrow” — you don’t need to build the future into the grammar. The same is true for many other languages, including Mandarin.(语言也在语法中编码时间。例如，在英语中，将来时是三种简单时态中的一种，还有过去时和现在时——我们说“it rained”，“it rains”和“it will rain”。但是在芬兰语中，你可以说“huomena sataa”，意思是“明天下雨”——你不需要在语法中建立未来。包括普通话在内的许多其他语言也是如此)”可知，第二段主要讲的是不同语言在语法上表示时间的方式不同。故选B项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“And he discovered that speakers of futureless languages were more likely to engage in future-focused activities. They were 31% more likely to have put money into savings in any given year and had accumulated 39% more wealth by retirement. They were also 24% less likely to smoke, 29% more likely to be physically active, and 13% less likely to be medically obese (肥胖的).(他发现，说无将来时语言的人更有可能从事以将来为重点的活动。他们在任何一年里存钱的可能性都要高出31%，在退休前积累的财富也要高出39%。他们吸烟的可能性要低24%，运动的可能性要高29%，医学上肥胖的可能性要低13%)”可知，说没有将来时态语言的人更有可能参与以未来为重点的活动，比如更有可能存钱、积累更多财富，更健康等，这说明他们更有可能为未来做准备。故选D项。 【11题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“And while being multilingual won’t necessarily make us a genius, we all can gain a fresh perspective and a more flexible understanding of the world by learning a new language.(虽然掌握多种语言不一定会让我们成为天才，但通过学习一门新语言，我们都可以获得新的视角和对世界更灵活的理解)”可知，作者在最后一段鼓励我们通过学习一门新语言更好地了解世界。故选C项。 D Children change more in the first year of life than during any other twelve-month period in life. If you’re concerned about your baby’s looks, wait a while. You can expect some pretty dramatic changes in a relatively short period of time. For one thing, babies gain lots of weight during the first year of life — typically doubling their birth weight by five to six months and tripling it by one year. This rapid weight gain can significantly alter their appearance, filling out your baby’s body and producing adorable chubbiness. Other changes come even more quickly. Birthmarks on your child’s face should fade within several days of birth, and an unusual head shape may also begin to resolve in the first few days of life. If your child has a flat or otherwise uneven head shape, proper positioning can help their skull take on a more rounded form.Lanugo (胎毛), too, doesn’t take long to fall off. A few weeks into your baby’s life, this fine, fuzzy hair should begin to be replaced with the normal body hair of childhood. Meanwhile, the hair on their head will start to fill in, too. Even skin tone may change not long after birth. “After a baby is born, his or her body will start to produce melanin (黑色素),” says Sheriff, a doctor. “This will determine their skin color in the first few months of life.” Yellowish skin will likely fade even faster, typically within one to two weeks after birth.And according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the flat pink or red birthmarks usually go away on their own before they learn to walk. Eye color, too, can take some time to develop fully. “You might see eye color changes, especially in grey — or blue-eyed babies, starting at around 6 months of age, and can take a couple of years to get to their final color,” Sheriff said. There’s a vast range of what’s normal for babies’ appearance, and babies change immeasurably from month to month.In a few years, you may hardly recognize the little baby you now hold in your arms. And in the end, their looks aren’t the most important thing in life. 12. What does the underlined word “chubbiness” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Power. B. Talent. C. Fatness. D. Happiness. 13. What can we learn about a baby’s changes in its appearance? A. A baby’s flat head can become normal within a few months. B. A baby’s lanugo grows into normal body hair in several weeks. C. It takes one or two weeks for a baby’s birthmarks to disappear. D. It may take several years for a baby’s eye color to settle finally. 14. What does the author suggest to parents? A. Teaching their baby to read as early as possible. B. Not being overly concerned about their baby’s looks. C. Paying more attention to their baby’s abnormal behavior. D. Not holding their baby in their arms often until recognized. 15. What could be the best title for the text? A. A baby needs a whole year to develop fully B. A baby can adapt rapidly to the new world C. A pretty cute baby after twelve months’ expectation D. Remarkable changes in a baby’s looks in its first year 【答案】12 C 13. D 14. B 15. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文，主要介绍了婴儿在出生后的第一年里，外貌会发生显著的变化，包括体重增加、胎记消退、头型变化、胎毛脱落、肤色变化以及眼睛颜色的发展等，并建议父母不要过于关注婴儿的外貌。 【12题详解】 词义猜测题。根据第二段中“For one thing, babies gain lots of weight during the first year of life—typically doubling their birth weight by five to six months and tripling it by one year. This rapid weight gain can significantly alter their appearance, filling out your baby’s body …(首先，婴儿在出生后的第一年体重会增加很多——通常是五到六个月时体重增加一倍，一年后体重增加两倍。这种快速的体重增加会显著地改变他们的外表，填满宝宝的身体……)”可知，婴儿在第一年体重会快速增加，这种体重增加会使婴儿的身体变丰满，从而产生可爱的“chubbiness”。结合前文提到的体重增加，可推断出“chubbiness”意思是“胖；丰满”，和C选项Fatness“肥胖”意思相近。故选C项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Eye color, too, can take some time to develop fully. “You might see eye color changes, especially in grey- or blue-eyed babies, starting at around 6 months of age, and can take a couple of years to get to their final color,” Sheriff said.(眼睛的颜色也需要一段时间才能完全发育。“你可能会看到眼睛颜色的变化，尤其是在6个月大的灰眼睛或蓝眼睛的婴儿身上，可能需要几年的时间才能达到最终的颜色，” Sheriff说。)” 可知，婴儿的眼睛颜色可能需要几年时间才能最终确定下来。故选D项。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“If you’re concerned about your baby’s looks, wait a while. You can expect some pretty dramatic changes in a relatively short period of time.(如果你担心宝宝的长相，等一会儿。在相对较短的时间内，你可以期待一些相当戏剧性的变化。)”以及最后一段“There’s a vast range of what’s normal for babies’ appearance, and babies change immeasurably from month to month. In a few years, you may hardly recognize the little baby you now hold in your arms. And in the end, their looks aren’t the most important thing in life.( 婴儿的正常外观有很大的范围，每个月婴儿的变化都是不可估量的。几年后，你可能几乎认不出你现在抱在怀里的小婴儿了。最后，他们的外表并不是生活中最重要的事情。)”可知，婴儿的外貌变化很大，而且外貌并不是生活中最重要的事情，所以作者建议父母不要过于关注婴儿的外貌。故选B项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章大意以及第一段“Children change more in the first year of life than during any other twelve-month period in life. If you’re concerned about your baby’s looks, wait a while. You can expect some pretty dramatic changes in a relatively short period of time.( 儿童在出生后的第一年的变化比其他12个月的变化都要大。如果你担心宝宝的长相，等一会儿。在相对较短的时间内，你可以期待一些相当戏剧性的变化。)”可知，文章主要围绕婴儿在出生后的第一年里外貌会发生显著变化展开，包括体重、胎记、头型、胎毛、肤色、眼睛颜色等方面的变化。由此可知，D选项“婴儿在第一年里外貌的显著变化”符合文章主旨，适合作为文章的标题。故选D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。 We are all victims of climate change. Fighting with climate change can feel stressed, but there are a lot of things you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones. Experts recommend the following steps. ●____16____ Talk to your doctor about what types of alerts or weather events you should be looking out for when it comes to heat, stress interactions with medications, or exposures to heat, cold and virus. ●Prepare an emergency supply kit. This is especially important if you live in an area where flooding, hurricanes, or wildfires break out easily. Your family need to be safe. ____17____ ●Eat less meat, and take more vitamins. Research found that the diets low in meat and high in fruits and vegetables were linked with less greenhouse gas emissions. ____18____ Therefore, you should reduce people’s vulnerability in high temperatures. ●Reduce the amount of single-use plastics in your life. The Natural Resources Defense Council says that small individual choices can add up. ____19____ For example, you can carry grocery bags and a reusable water bottle and cook more at home. ●Pay attention to heat warnings, and find ways to stay cool. ____20____ If you have air-conditioning, make sure it is working, or find out a place with air-conditioning, like a shopping mall, public library, or cooling shelter or community. Make sure you check on your friends during a heat wave, and ask that they check on you. A. Increase your health knowledge. B. It has tips on using easy alternatives. C. Don’t be exposed to all kinds of climates. D. They could also lower risks of some diseases. E. And don’t forget emergency supplies for pets! F. Housing quality plays a huge role in your staying cool. G. Even a few hours a day of air-conditioning can avoid heat illness. 【答案】16. A 17. E 18. D 19. B 20. G 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文，介绍了在气候变化的情况下保护自己和家人的一些措施。 【16题详解】 根据后文“Talk to your doctor about what types of alerts or weather events you should be looking out for when it comes to heat, stress interactions with medications, or exposures to heat, cold and virus.(和你的医生谈谈，当涉及到高温、压力与药物的相互作用或暴露于高温、寒冷和病毒时，你应该注意什么类型的警报或天气事件)”可知，下文建议大家和医生谈论健康和天气话题。故A选项“增加你的健康常识”符合语境，故选A。 【17题详解】 根据后文“●Prepare an emergency supply kit. This is especially important if you live in an area where flooding, hurricanes, or wildfires break out easily. Your family need to be safe.(准备一个应急用品包。如果你住在容易发生洪水、飓风或野火的地区，这一点尤为重要。你的家人需要安全)”可知，上文提到了家人需要安全，本句为最后一段，指出除了人之外，宠物的应急设备也要准备。故E选项“别忘了宠物的应急用品！”符合语境，故选E。 【18题详解】 根据上文“●Eat less meat, and take more vitamins. Research found that the diets low in meat and high in fruits and vegetables were linked with less greenhouse gas emissions.(●少吃肉，多补充维生素。研究发现，少吃肉、多吃水果和蔬菜的饮食与减少温室气体排放有关)”可知，本句承接上文继续说明少吃肉的好处。故D选项“它们还可以降低患某些疾病的风险”符合语境，故选D。 【19题详解】 根据上文“●Reduce the amount of single-use plastics in your life. The Natural Resources Defense Council says that small individual choices can add up.(●减少生活中一次性塑料的使用量。自然资源保护委员会表示，个人的小选择可以积少成多)”以及后文“For example, you can carry grocery bags and a reusable water bottle and cook more at home.(例如，你可以携带购物袋和可重复使用的水瓶，在家做饭)”可知，上文提到减少生活中一次性塑料的使用量，结合后文的例子可知可以选择塑料的替代品，故B选项“它有使用简单替代品的提示”符合语境，故选B。 【20题详解】 根据上文“●Pay attention to heat warnings, and find ways to stay cool.(注意高温警告，想办法保持凉爽)”可知，本句承接上文说明具体的保持凉爽的方法，故G选项“即使每天开几个小时的空调也能避免中暑”符合语境，故选G。 第三部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分) 第一节　(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分) 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I’ve been living in Japan for a few years. I am proud to say that I have a(n) ___21___ for finding the cool hidden local spots. As a foreigner living in Japan, I couldn’t ___22___ less about doing the touristy things or eating fancy food. What’s most important is ___23___ the real country and culture. So I always try to find something that’s interesting and fun yet ___24___ the local culture, and that ___25___ an interaction with the locals.  My ___26___ for doing this has grown and I’m being asked more and more often to give people tour guides. Since I am somewhat fluent in Japanese, I could ___27___ people for this and become somewhat of an official tour guide. I choose not to though, because to me, the most ___28___ thing is making sure that the tourist has the most meaningful and fun experience they could possibly have. It is also about ___29___ a lifelong connection with that person, and with the locals we interact with during our time together. These tourists could spend a bunch of money on a guided tour that keeps them ____30____ but separated from the culture. I ____31____ to give them an experience that’s deeper and opens their mind, all ____32____.  All of you can do the same. When you have someone visit your area, don’t just take them to the ____33____ spots. Show them places with ____34____ that means something to you. Show them your ____35____ through the places and the experience you give them. The tourists will thank you for it. 21. A. basis B. talent C. interest D. preference 22. A. care B. know C. worry D. complain 23. A. evaluating B. expecting C. expressing D. experiencing 24. A. rejects B. praises C. represents D. develops 25. A. owes B. owns C. offers D. lends 26. A. imagination B. realization C. innovation D. reputation 27. A. greet B. charge C. blame D. hear 28. A. expensive B. popular C. important D. lovely 29. A. handling B. creating C. affecting D. investigating 30. A. concerned B. conscious C. friendly D. comfortable 31. A. happen B. pretend C. choose D. agree 32. A. in time B. for free C. in a flash D. for a while 33. A. touristy B. crowded C. sensitive D. native 34. A. possibility B. relic C. chance D. culture 35. A. trust B. brain C. heart D. wisdom 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. B 30. D 31. C 32. B 33. A 34. D 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了一位在日本生活多年的外国人对探索当地文化和与当地人互动的热爱，以及他如何通过自己的方式为游客提供独特的旅行体验。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我自豪地说，我有找到酷炫隐藏的当地景点的天赋。A. basis基础；B. talent天赋；C. interest兴趣；D. preference偏好。根据上“I’ve been living in Japan for a few years.”和下文“So I always try to find something that’s interesting and fun ”可知，作者在日本生活多年，有找到酷炫隐藏的当地景点的天赋。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：作为一个生活在日本的外国人，我一点也不关心旅游的事情或吃高档食物。A. care关心；B. know知道；C. worry担心；D. complain抱怨。根据下文“What’s most important is ___the real country and culture.”可知，一点也不关心旅游的事情或吃高档食物，只关心体验真正的国家和文化。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：最重要的是体验真正的国家和文化。A. evaluating评估；B. expecting期待；C. expressing表达；D. experiencing体验。根据下文“the real country and culture”可知，最重要的是体验真正的国家和文化。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：所以我总是试图找到一些既有趣又能代表当地文化的东西，而且还能让我和当地人互动。A. rejects拒绝；B. praises赞扬；C. represents代表；D. develops发展。根据下文“the local culture”可知，作者总是尝试找到代表当地文化的东西。故选C。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：所以我总是试图找到一些既有趣又能代表当地文化的东西，而且还能让我和当地人互动。A. owes欠；B. owns拥有；C. offers提供；D. lends借出。根据下文“an interaction with the locals.”可知，作者在寻找能提供和当地人互动的事物。故选C。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我在这方面的声誉增长了，越来越多的人请我做导游。A. imagination想象；B. realization实现；C. innovation创新；D. reputation声誉。根据下文“ I’m being asked more and more often to give people tour guides.”可知，作者的的声誉增长了。故选D。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：因为我日语比较流利，我可以为此收费，并成为一个正式的导游。A. greet问候；B. charge收费；C. blame责备；D. hear听到。根据“ become somewhat of an official tour guide”推知，作者本可以因为做导游而收费。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我选择不收费，因为对我来说，最重要的是确保游客拥有最有趣和有意义的体验。A. expensive昂贵的；B. popular流行的；C. important重要的；D. lovely可爱的。根据下文“making sure that the tourist has the most meaningful and fun experience they could possibly have.”可知，最重要的是确保游客拥有最有趣和有意义的体验。故选C。 29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这也是关于与那个人以及我们互动过的当地人建立终身的联系。A. handling处理；B. creating创造，创建；C. affecting影响；D. investigating调查。根据上文“the tourist has the most meaningful and fun experience they could possibly have”以及下文“a lifelong connection with that person”可知，这也是关于与那个人以及我们互动过的当地人建立终身的联系。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这些游客可能会花很多钱在导游上，这让他们感到舒适，但与文化分离。A. concerned关心的；B. conscious有意识的；C. friendly友好的；D. comfortable舒适的。根据上文“These tourists could spend a bunch of money on a guided tour”可知，游客可能会花很多钱在导游上，这让他们感到舒适。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我选择给他们一个更深刻的体验，打开他们的思维，所有这些都是免费的。A. happen发生；B. pretend假装；C. choose选择；D. agree同意。根据上文“I choose not to though”可知，作者择给他们一个更深刻的体验。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查介词短语词义辨析。句意：我选择给他们一个更深刻的体验，打开他们的思维，所有这些都是免费的。A. in time及时；B. for free免费；C. in a flash一瞬间；D. for a while一会儿。根据上文“become somewhat of an official tour guide. I choose not to though”可知，所有这些都是免费的。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当有人来你所在的地方时，不要只带他们去旅游景点。A. touristy旅游的；B. crowded拥挤的；C. sensitive敏感的；D. native本地的。根据上文“touristy things”可知，指旅游景点。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：向他们展示对你来说有文化意义的地方。A. possibility可能性；B. relic遗迹；C. chance机会；D. culture文化。根据上文“What’s most important is __3_the real country and culture.”可知，向他们展示对你来说有文化意义的地方。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：通过你给他们的地方和经历，向他们展示你的心。A. trust信任；B. brain大脑；C. heart心；D. wisdom智慧。根据上文“What’s most important is __3_the real country and culture.”以及下文“The tourists will thank you for it.”可知，要向他们展示你的心。故选C。 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。 One of the most impressive developments in recent years has been the rise of electric vehicles (EVs), which ___36___(design) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. As a result, the global demand for EVs ___37___ (grow) rapidly ever since.  Despite the benefits of EVs, there is a challenge that desires ___38___ (address): the disposal of used batteries. The increasing number of EVs will lead to a surge in discarded batteries, posing environmental risks. Researchers and companies are now focusing on ___39___ (develop) efficient recycling methods for these batteries.  One solution is battery reuse, in ___40___ used batteries are repurposed for other applications before being recycled.This approach extends the battery's lifespan and reduces the need for raw materials and energy consumption in the production of new batteries.  Governments are introducing policies and incentives to encourage the ___41___ (establish) of recycling facilities and the adoption of eco-friendly technologies.The transition to a greener future is a collective effort, and everyone must work together to ensure the growth of the EV industry is sustainable and environmentally ___42___(response).  ___43___ conclusion, the rise of EVs presents both opportunities and challenges. As the world embraces this technology, it is essential to address the issue of battery disposal and recycling ___44___ (effect) to minimize the environmental impact. By working together, we can create a cleaner and ____45____ sustainable future for coming generations. 【答案】36. are designed 37. has grown 38. to be addressed 39. developing 40. which 41. establishment 42. responsible 43. In 44. effectively 45. more 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了电动汽车的兴起既带来了机遇，也带来了挑战。我们要共同努力为后代创造一个更清洁、更可持续的未来。 【36题详解】 考查时态语态。句意：近年来最令人印象深刻的发展之一是电动汽车的兴起，电动汽车旨在减少温室气体排放，应对气候变化。design是定语从句谓语动词，从句主语which指代先行词electric vehicles (EVs)，从句主语为复数，且与design是被动关系，且此处为描述一般事实，因此需要使用一般现在时的被动语态，注意主谓一致。故填are designed。 【37题详解】 考查时态。句意：因此，从那以后，全球对电动汽车的需求迅速增长。grow作谓语动词，根据句中时间状语ever since可知，此处使用现在完成时表示动作的持续。主语the global demand为单数，注意主谓一致。故填has grown。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：尽管电动汽车带来了诸多好处，但仍存在一个亟待解决的挑战：废旧电池的处理。此处需要使用非谓语动词作desire的宾语，构成desire to do sth.结构，句中that引导定语从句，从句主语that指代先行词a challenge，因此desire的主语是a challenge，主语a challenge与非谓语address之间是逻辑被动关系，且发生在谓语desire之后，因此需要使用不定式的被动结构。故填to be addressed。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：研究人员和公司现在正致力于开发这些电池的有效回收方法。此处需要使用非谓语动词作介词on的宾语，主语Researchers and companies与develop是逻辑主动关系，因此需要使用动名词主动形式。故填developing。 【40题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：一种解决方案是电池再利用，即用过的电池在回收之前被重新用于其他用途。此处是“介词+关系代词”引导定语从句，先行词为One solution，关系词替代先行词在从句中作介词in的宾语，先行词指物，因此需要使用关系代词which。故填which。 【41题详解】 考查名词。句意：各国政府正在制定政策和奖励措施，鼓励建立回收设施和采用环保技术。此处需要使用名词作encourage的宾语，establish的名词形式为establishment。故填establishment。 【42题详解】 考查形容词。句意：向更绿色的未来过渡是一项集体努力，每个人都必须共同努力，确保电动汽车行业的发展是可持续的，对环境负责。此处需要使用形容词作表语，被副词environmentally修饰，通过and连接，与形容词sustainable构成并列表语。response的形容词形式为responsible。故填responsible。 【43题详解】 考查介词。句意：综上所述，电动汽车的兴起既带来了机遇，也带来了挑战。此处需要使用介词连接名词conclusion，构成短语“in conclusion (总的来说)”，首字母大写。故填In。 【44题详解】 考查副词。句意：随着世界拥抱这项技术，有效解决电池处理和回收问题以最大限度地减少对环境的影响至关重要。此处需要使用副词作状语，修饰动词recycling，effect是动词，其形容词形式为effective，变为副词则为effectively。故填effectively。 【45题详解】 考查副词比较级。句意：通过共同努力，我们可以为子孙后代创造一个更清洁、更可持续的未来。根据句中a cleaner and可知，此处是and连接构成两个并列比较级，此处需要使用形容词比较级，sustainable是多音节形容词，因此需要使用more。故填more。 第四部分　写作(共两节, 满分40分) 第一节　(满分15分) 46. 你所在的学校计划举办英语演讲比赛，请你为校英语广播站写一则英语通知，内容包括： 1. 比赛的时间、地点和主题； 2. 参赛对象； 3. 报名方式及截止时间。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为 80 左右； 2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 English Speech Contest Announcement _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: English Speech Contest Announcement We’re excited to announce our school will host an English speech contest, which is scheduled for May 20th at 3:00 pm in the school auditorium. The theme of the competition is “The Impact of Technology on Our Lives”. All students are welcome to participate in it, making it a fantastic opportunity to showcase your English speaking skills. We hope this event will contribute to the development of our students’ public speaking abilities. If interested, please sign up by sending an email to englishclub@ourschool.edu before May, 10th. Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your English and express your opinions! 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。要求考生写一则通知，通知大家即将举办英语演讲比赛情况。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 开心，兴奋的：excited → delighted 举办：host → hold 参加：participate in → take part in 机会：opportunity → chance 2. 句式拓展 句型转换 原句：If interested, please sign up by sending an email to englishclub@ourschool.edu before May, 10th. 拓展句：If you are interested, please sign up by sending an email to englishclub@ourschool.edu before May, 10th. 【点睛】【高分句型1】We’re excited to announce our school will host an English speech contest, which is scheduled for May 20th at 3:00 pm in the school auditorium. (运用了省略that的宾语从句以及which引导非限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】All students are welcome to participate in it, making it a fantastic opportunity to showcase your English speaking skills. (运用了现在分词作状语) 第二节　(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Emily, a high school student, had always been passionate about swimming. She had been training and competing in swimming competitions since she was a young girl, dreaming of becoming a champion one day. Her parents, both former competitive swimmers, had supported and encouraged her passion from the start, and she had quickly excelled in the sport. With numerous wins and records under her belt, Emily was well on her way to achieving her dreams. However, in her sophomore year (二年级), she faced a significant setback when she suffered a shoulder injury during a practice session that required surgery and months of rehabilitation (康复). Frustrated and disappointed, Emily wondered if she would ever be able to compete at the same level again. Determined to overcome her injury, Emily dedicated herself to her recovery, attending physical therapy sessions diligently and following her doctor's advice carefully. She also continued her academic studies with the same perseverance, making sure her injury didn't negatively impact her school performance. While she was unable to swim, Emily kept her passion for the sport alive by watching swimming competitions, learning from the techniques of professional swimmers, and visualizing her future success in the pool. She also volunteered at local swim meets, supporting her teammates and staying connected to the swimming community. As her shoulder healed, she began to regain her strength and slowly returned to training, focusing on building her endurance and perfecting her technique. During her recovery, Emily learned valuable lessons about patience, perseverance, and the importance of a positive mindset (心态). She discovered that setbacks could be opportunities for growth, and that her sports spirit was not limited to her performance in the pool. As she embraced these lessons, Emily grew as a person, developing a newfound determination that would carry her through the challenges of life. 注意： 1.续写词数应 150 左右； 2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Finally, the day came when Emily was allowed to compete again. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Just as the competition results were announced, tears flowed down Emily's cheeks. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: Finally, the day came when Emily was allowed to compete again. She felt a mix of excitement and nervousness, unsure of how she would perform after her long recovery. Her family, friends, and teammates were all there to support her, and their encouragement gave her confidence. As she stepped onto the starting block, she took a deep breath and reminded herself of all the hard work and dedication she had put into her comeback. The starting signal sounded, and Emily dove into the water, giving her all in every stroke. Her determination and sports spirit were evident in her performance, as she fought to keep up with her competitors. Just as the competition results were announced, tears flowed down Emily's cheeks. She had done it. She had won the race, beating her personal best and setting a new record for her school. She couldn't believe it. All her hard work and dedication had paid off. She felt a surge of joy and gratitude as she climbed out of the pool and hugged her coach, her parents, and her teammates. They were all so proud of her. She had overcome her injury and achieved her dream. She was a champion. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了一位名叫Emily的高中生游泳运动员，在遭遇肩部受伤的重大挫折后，如何凭借坚定的决心、耐心、毅力和积极的心态克服困难，最终重返赛场并赢得比赛的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“终于，Emily获准重返赛场的时刻来临了。”以及第二段首句内容“当比赛结果公布时，Emily热泪盈眶。”可知，第一段可描写Emily拼劲全力游泳。 ②由第二段首句内容“当比赛结果公布时，Emily热泪盈眶。”可知，第二段可描写Emily的努力终有回报，她再次赢得了冠军，战胜了自我。 2.续写线索：Emily站在出发台后，百感交集——她不确定自己是否能够有优异的表现——跳入水中后，Emily拼尽全力游泳，与对手展开了激烈的角逐——当比赛结果公布时，Emily热泪盈眶——她成功了，再一次赢得了比赛——但是，这一次的胜利却意义非凡，因为她还战胜了自我 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①成功了：do it/make it ②拥抱：hug/embrace ③对……感到自豪：be proud of/take pride in ④实现梦想：achieve one’s dream/realize one’s dream 情绪类 ①高兴：joy/delight ②感激：gratitude/thankfulness 【点睛】【高分句型1】As she stepped onto the starting block, she took a deep breath and reminded herself of all the hard work and dedication she had put into her comeback.（运用了as引导的状语从句和省略关系代词的定语从句） 【高分句型2】Her determination and sports spirit were evident in her performance, as she fought to keep up with her competitors.（运用了as引导的状语从句） 听力1~5　CBBAC　6~10　ABABA　11~15　CBABC　16~20　CCABC 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 高二开学考英语试卷 (120分钟　150分) 第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分) 第一节　(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1.What is the woman? A.A hostess. B.A customer. C.A waitress. 2.Why does Jack call Helen? A.To invite her to play basketball. B.To remind her to watch a game together. C.To tell her to watch a film on time. 3.What will the speakers do next? A.Rest at home. B.Have some coffee. C.Do more shopping. 4.What will the woman most probably give to Kathy? A.A scarf. B.A hand-made bag. C.A box of chocolates. 5.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.A list. B.A book. C.A writer. 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.How does Lily sound at first? A.Worried. B.Excited. C.Confident. 7Where are the speakers? A.In a news studio. B.In a classroom. C.In an office. 听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。 8.Why do the speakers change their plan? A.Because of the weather. B.Because of the ticket price. C.Because of their love for islands. 9.Where will the speakers probably visit? A.England. B.Italy. C.Spain. 听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。 10.How does the man like Avatar 2? ADisappointing. B.Average. C.Impressive. 11.Which part of Avatar 1 attracted the man most? A.The plot. B.The characters. C.The special effects. 12.What does the woman suggest the man do? A.Compare the two movies. B.Watch Avatar 2 again. C.Explain his love for Avatar 1. 听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。 13.What is Peter's problem? A.He can't find a job. B.He is too busy with work. C.He missed a job interview. 14.What does Mary advise Peter to do? A.Move to another city. B.Join some networking groups. C.Talk to his boss. 15.What does Peter think of Mary's idea? AChallenging. B.Strange. C.Excellent. 16.What is Peter doing now? A.Surfing the Internet. B.Sending an application letter. C.Buying some clothes. 听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。 17.How tall at least does one child have to be to ride the “Waterfall” alone? A.42 inches. B.45 inches. C.48 inches. 18.Which area in Water World is the largest? A.Oceana. B.Rainforest River. C.Lakeland. 19.What is the most popular attraction in Oceana? A.The Sink. B.The wave pool. C.The basin. 20.Where does the speech take place? A.In a theater. B.In a national park. C.In an amusement center. 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 Adventure Program Are you bored of your routine and looking for some excitement? Do you want to challenge yourself and have fun at the same time? If you answer yes, you should join our adventure program! Our adventure program is a unique opportunity to experience different kinds of adventures in different locations.You will: ·Go skydiving and feel the thrill of flying in the air. ·Go scuba diving and explore the wonders of the underwater world. ·Go rock climbing and test your strength and endurance. ·Go bungee jumping and overcome your fears. ·Go kayaking and enjoy the beauty of nature. You will be accompanied by professional instructors who will guide you and ensure your safety.You will also meet other adventurous people who share your passion.You will make new friends and create unforgettable memories. Our adventure program is for ages 18 and above and costs $5,000 for one week.The price includes transportation, accommodation, equipment, and insurance.You only need to bring your courage and enthusiasm. If you are interested in our adventure program, please visit our website www.adventure.com for more information.We have insufficient spots available, so don't wait too long.This is your chance to live your dream and have the adventure of a lifetime! 1. What is the target audience for this adventure program? A. People under the age of 18. B. Anyone seeking routine activities. C. Those interested in a relaxing vacation. D. Individuals looking for exciting experiences. 2. What is essential for participants in this program? A. Experience in adventure activities. B. Courage and enthusiasm. C. Knowledge of first aid. D. Ability to swim. 3. What can be inferred about the availability of spots in the program? A. The spots are limited. B. There are unlimited spots. C. The spots are reserved for previous participants. D. The spots are unavailable for people above 50 years old. B In my childhood whenever I was being unreasonable, or questioning whatever direction my mother was giving, she would say, “I'm the momma and you're the baby.” End of discussion.Until one day she asked me to do something for her and I said, “No. You're the momma; I'm the baby.” It gave her a good laugh. But, at 31, I'm realizing the dynamic might be shifting. She's the momma; I'm the baby. But I'm also something else now. More will be asked of me to take care of her. My mother is getting older. The realization hit me during a recent visit home. In my memory, our house wasn't spotless, but I'd call it tidy. Weekends were for cleaning. Yet during this visit I was taken aback by piles upon piles of mail and papers and junk. A fridge full of spoiled food.A mountain of clothes begging to be located.Was it always this way? When did she become a hoarder (囤积者)? A symptom of aging? But my mother would like you to know something: She is not a hoarder. She speaks frankly with more self-awareness than I expected about life and time and happiness. “The time that I have to go through those things would be my weekends. Do I want to spend my Saturday afternoon going through all the junk? Or do I want to hang out with my friends? I think the latter.I don't want to spend one minute of my free time doing anything that doesn't bring me joy,” she says. It's not that my mother has no worries about aging, but she came to terms with it long before. “Trey, you could spend so much time worrying about things that aren't perfect.Then time slips by, and they're never going to be,” she continues. “I think happiness is a moment-to-moment, day-to-day kind of thing. It's not something you sustain.I still think I'm hot — that might be in my head, but so what?” 4. What was the author's tone in his response to Mom in paragraph 1? A. Nervous. B. Pleased. C Unwilling. D. Sympathetic. 5. What made the author think Mom was a hoarder at first? A. Her refusal to donate old stuff. B. The mess in Mom's house. C. Her preference for an economical life. D. The change in Mom's health. 6. Mom didn't tidy the house on weekends because 　　　　. A. she desired a pleasant time for herself. B. she was too old to do it on her own. C. she had planned to leave it to the author. D. she had little time to sort out the junk. 7. What can best describe Mom's current life principle? A. Never say die. B. Live in the present. C. Tomorrow is another day. D. Better late than never. C Cognitive scientist Lera Boroditsky, one of the pioneers of research into how language influences our thoughts, has shown that in English and many other European languages, people typically view the past as being behind us and the future in front of us. But in Aymara, spoken by the Aymara people who live in the Andes in Bolivia, Chile, Peru and Argentina, the word for future means “behind time”. And when the Aymara talk about the future, they tend to make backward gestures, whereas people who speak Spanish, for example, view the future as being ahead of them and make forward gestures. Languages also encode time in their grammar. In English, for example, the future is one of three simple tenses, along with the past and the present — we say “it rained”, “it rains” and “it will rain”. But in Finnish, you can say “huomenna sataa”, which means “it rains tomorrow” — you don’t need to build the future into the grammar. The same is true for many other languages, including Mandarin. But does this affect how we think? In 2013, Keith Chen, a behavioral economist at the University of California, Los Angeles, set out to test whether people who speak languages that are “futureless” might feel closer to the future than those who speak other languages. And he discovered that speakers of futureless languages were more likely to engage in future-focused activities. They were 31% more likely to have put money into savings in any given year and had accumulated 39% more wealth by retirement. They were also 24% less likely to smoke, 29% more likely to be physically active, and 13% less likely to be medically obese (肥胖的). It is becoming increasingly clear that language is influencing how we think about the world around us. And while being multilingual won’t necessarily make us a genius, we all can gain a fresh perspective and a more flexible understanding of the world by learning a new language. 8. What do the Aymara tend to do when they talk about the future? A. They keep stepping forward. B. They look backwards now and then. C. They put their hands across their chest. D. They make gestures in a backward direction. 9. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us? A. Different languages have different ways to describe weather. B. Languages differ in how they grammatically represent time. C. Speakers of different languages can overcome language barriers. D. People can distinguish between “future” and “futureless” languages easily. 10. What can we learn about speakers of futureless languages? A. They are anxious about their future. B. They can hardly control their weight. C. They look forward to their retirement. D. They are likely to prepare for the future. 11. What does the author encourage us to do in the last paragraph? A. Find similarities between languages. B. Speak a language as fluently as possible. C. Know the world better through a new language. D. Change the way we compare different languages. D Children change more in the first year of life than during any other twelve-month period in life. If you’re concerned about your baby’s looks, wait a while. You can expect some pretty dramatic changes in a relatively short period of time. For one thing, babies gain lots of weight during the first year of life — typically doubling their birth weight by five to six months and tripling it by one year. This rapid weight gain can significantly alter their appearance, filling out your baby’s body and producing adorable chubbiness. Other changes come even more quickly. Birthmarks on your child’s face should fade within several days of birth, and an unusual head shape may also begin to resolve in the first few days of life. If your child has a flat or otherwise uneven head shape, proper positioning can help their skull take on a more rounded form.Lanugo (胎毛), too, doesn’t take long to fall off. A few weeks into your baby’s life, this fine, fuzzy hair should begin to be replaced with the normal body hair of childhood. Meanwhile, the hair on their head will start to fill in, too. Even skin tone may change not long after birth. “After a baby is born, his or her body will start to produce melanin (黑色素),” says Sheriff, a doctor. “This will determine their skin color in the first few months of life.” Yellowish skin will likely fade even faster, typically within one to two weeks after birth.And according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the flat pink or red birthmarks usually go away on their own before they learn to walk. Eye color, too, can take some time to develop fully. “You might see eye color changes, especially in grey — or blue-eyed babies, starting at around 6 months of age, and can take a couple of years to get to their final color,” Sheriff said. There’s a vast range of what’s normal for babies’ appearance, and babies change immeasurably from month to month.In a few years, you may hardly recognize the little baby you now hold in your arms. And in the end, their looks aren’t the most important thing in life. 12. What does the underlined word “chubbiness” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Power. B. Talent. C. Fatness. D. Happiness. 13. What can we learn about a baby’s changes in its appearance? A. A baby’s flat head can become normal within a few months. B. A baby’s lanugo grows into normal body hair in several weeks. C. It takes one or two weeks for a baby’s birthmarks to disappear. D. It may take several years for a baby’s eye color to settle finally. 14. What does the author suggest to parents? A. Teaching their baby to read as early as possible. B. Not being overly concerned about their baby’s looks. C. Paying more attention to their baby’s abnormal behavior. D. Not holding their baby in their arms often until recognized. 15. What could be the best title for the text? A. A baby needs a whole year to develop fully B. A baby can adapt rapidly to the new world C. A pretty cute baby after twelve months’ expectation D. Remarkable changes in a baby’s looks in its first year 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。 We are all victims of climate change. Fighting with climate change can feel stressed, but there are a lot of things you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones. Experts recommend the following steps. ●____16____ Talk to your doctor about what types of alerts or weather events you should be looking out for when it comes to heat, stress interactions with medications, or exposures to heat, cold and virus. ●Prepare an emergency supply kit. This is especially important if you live in an area where flooding, hurricanes, or wildfires break out easily. Your family need to be safe. ____17____ ●Eat less meat, and take more vitamins. Research found that the diets low in meat and high in fruits and vegetables were linked with less greenhouse gas emissions. ____18____ Therefore, you should reduce people’s vulnerability in high temperatures. ●Reduce the amount of single-use plastics in your life. The Natural Resources Defense Council says that small individual choices can add up. ____19____ For example, you can carry grocery bags and a reusable water bottle and cook more at home. ●Pay attention to heat warnings, and find ways to stay cool. ____20____ If you have air-conditioning, make sure it is working, or find out a place with air-conditioning, like a shopping mall, public library, or cooling shelter or community. Make sure you check on your friends during a heat wave, and ask that they check on you. A. Increase your health knowledge. B. It has tips on using easy alternatives. C. Don’t be exposed to all kinds of climates. D. They could also lower risks of some diseases. E. And don’t forget emergency supplies for pets! F. Housing quality plays a huge role in your staying cool. G. Even a few hours a day of air-conditioning can avoid heat illness. 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。 I’ve been living in Japan for a few years. I am proud to say that I have a(n) ___21___ for finding the cool hidden local spots. As a foreigner living in Japan, I couldn’t ___22___ less about doing the touristy things or eating fancy food. What’s most important is ___23___ the real country and culture. So I always try to find something that’s interesting and fun yet ___24___ the local culture, and that ___25___ an interaction with the locals.  My ___26___ for doing this has grown and I’m being asked more and more often to give people tour guides. Since I am somewhat fluent in Japanese, I could ___27___ people for this and become somewhat of an official tour guide. I choose not to though, because to me, the most ___28___ thing is making sure that the tourist has the most meaningful and fun experience they could possibly have. It is also about ___29___ a lifelong connection with that person, and with the locals we interact with during our time together. These tourists could spend a bunch of money on a guided tour that keeps them ____30____ but separated from the culture. I ____31____ to give them an experience that’s deeper and opens their mind, all ____32____.  All of you can do the same. When you have someone visit your area, don’t just take them to the ____33____ spots. Show them places with ____34____ that means something to you. Show them your ____35____ through the places and the experience you give them. The tourists will thank you for it. 21. A. basis B. talent C. interest D. preference 22. A. care B. know C. worry D. complain 23. A. evaluating B. expecting C. expressing D. experiencing 24. A. rejects B. praises C. represents D. develops 25. A. owes B. owns C. offers D. lends 26. A. imagination B. realization C. innovation D. reputation 27. A. greet B. charge C. blame D. hear 28. A. expensive B. popular C. important D. lovely 29. A. handling B. creating C. affecting D. investigating 30. A. concerned B. conscious C. friendly D. comfortable 31. A. happen B. pretend C. choose D. agree 32. A. in time B. for free C. in a flash D. for a while 33. A. touristy B. crowded C. sensitive D. native 34. A. possibility B. relic C. chance D. culture 35. A. trust B. brain C. heart D. wisdom 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。 One of the most impressive developments in recent years has been the rise of electric vehicles (EVs), which ___36___(design) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. As a result, the global demand for EVs ___37___ (grow) rapidly ever since.  Despite the benefits of EVs, there is a challenge that desires ___38___ (address): the disposal of used batteries. The increasing number of EVs will lead to a surge in discarded batteries, posing environmental risks. Researchers and companies are now focusing on ___39___ (develop) efficient recycling methods for these batteries.  One solution is battery reuse, in ___40___ used batteries are repurposed for other applications before being recycled.This approach extends the battery's lifespan and reduces the need for raw materials and energy consumption in the production of new batteries.  Governments are introducing policies and incentives to encourage the ___41___ (establish) of recycling facilities and the adoption of eco-friendly technologies.The transition to a greener future is a collective effort, and everyone must work together to ensure the growth of the EV industry is sustainable and environmentally ___42___(response).  ___43___ conclusion, the rise of EVs presents both opportunities and challenges. As the world embraces this technology, it is essential to address the issue of battery disposal and recycling ___44___ (effect) to minimize the environmental impact. By working together, we can create a cleaner and ____45____ sustainable future for coming generations. 第四部分　写作(共两节, 满分40分) 第一节　(满分15分) 46. 你所在的学校计划举办英语演讲比赛，请你为校英语广播站写一则英语通知，内容包括： 1. 比赛的时间、地点和主题； 2. 参赛对象； 3. 报名方式及截止时间。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为 80 左右； 2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 English Speech Contest Announcement _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Emily, a high school student, had always been passionate about swimming. She had been training and competing in swimming competitions since she was a young girl, dreaming of becoming a champion one day. Her parents, both former competitive swimmers, had supported and encouraged her passion from the start, and she had quickly excelled in the sport. With numerous wins and records under her belt, Emily was well on her way to achieving her dreams. However, in her sophomore year (二年级), she faced a significant setback when she suffered a shoulder injury during a practice session that required surgery and months of rehabilitation (康复). Frustrated and disappointed, Emily wondered if she would ever be able to compete at the same level again. Determined to overcome her injury, Emily dedicated herself to her recovery, attending physical therapy sessions diligently and following her doctor's advice carefully. She also continued her academic studies with the same perseverance, making sure her injury didn't negatively impact her school performance. While she was unable to swim, Emily kept her passion for the sport alive by watching swimming competitions, learning from the techniques of professional swimmers, and visualizing her future success in the pool. She also volunteered at local swim meets, supporting her teammates and staying connected to the swimming community. As her shoulder healed, she began to regain her strength and slowly returned to training, focusing on building her endurance and perfecting her technique. During her recovery, Emily learned valuable lessons about patience, perseverance, and the importance of a positive mindset (心态). She discovered that setbacks could be opportunities for growth, and that her sports spirit was not limited to her performance in the pool. As she embraced these lessons, Emily grew as a person, developing a newfound determination that would carry her through the challenges of life. 注意： 1.续写词数应为 150 左右； 2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Finally, the day came when Emily was allowed to compete again. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Just as the competition results were announced, tears flowed down Emily's cheeks. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 听力1~5　CBBAC　6~10　ABABA　11~15　CBABC　16~20　CCABC 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$