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北仑中学2024学年第二学期高二年级期初考试英语试卷 （全年级+外高班使用） 命题：高二英语备课组 审题：高二英语备课组 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】 What will the speakers do this weekend? A. Stay at home. B. Go on a hike. C. See a movie. 【答案】B 【解析】 原文】M: Joan, do you want to watch a film at home this weekend? W: No. After a week of work I want to go out. How about hiking through the forest? M: Good! It’s been a while since our last hike through the Fish River Canyon. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will the speakers probably meet? A. At 6:30 pm. B. At 7:00 pm. C. At 7:30 pm. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: Hi Tim. Let’s meet at the entrance to the theatre at 7:00. M: Better still, we can meet at the Tastien Burger to have a nice meal first. W: Alright. When shall we meet then? M: I get off at work 6:00 p.m. So I can meet you half an hour after that. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the woman doing? A. Learning sales skills. B. Exchanging experience. C. Conducting an interview. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: So what kind of experience do you have? M: After graduation, I’ve been working at the export sales department of Universal Clothing Company. W: That company is very different from our company. M: But I deal with sales there, just like what I hope to do here. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers talking about? A. How to greet new colleagues. B. What to wear for a special occasion. C. Whether to go to a garden party together. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: What do you think of this sweater? Is it appropriate for today? M: Well…You’re going to an induction into the new job instead of a garden party. I think something formal will be better. W: Hmm, I’d better change into a dress. After all I’ll meet my colleagues for the first time. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man mean? A. He didn’t get the credit. B. He did well in the project. C. He can’t accept the reward. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: You really did a good job, Dan. We’re thinking of giving you a Christmas bonus. M: Thank you, but I can’t take credit for that, because it’s a team project and it was a joint effort. 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。听每段对话或独自前，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. Why does the man talk to the woman? A. To invite her to play a sport. B. To introduce his favorite sport. C. To teach her the rules of a sport. 7. What will the speakers do in an hour? A. Watch a match. B. Play table tennis. C. Learn a new sport. 【答案】6. A 7. B 【解析】 【原文】M: Hi, Laura. Would you like to play table tennis with me? W: I’ve never played it before, but I can give it a shot. M: Great. I’m sure you’ll like it. W: You seem really crazy about table tennis, don’t you? M: Yes, I do. It’s my favorite sport. Well, I’ll introduce the rules of table tennis to you first. W: Alan, I’ve watched some matches on TV. I’m familiar with the rules. M: Good. I’ll go home to get my table tennis bats and let’s meet in the sports center in an hour. 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 is probably the woman? A. A trainer. B. A teacher. C. A student. 9. What does the woman say about Mr. Tom? A. He likes laughing in class. B. His teaching inspires her a lot. C. He learns creativity in his work. 10. What do we know about the woman? A. She used to teach math. B. She is a creative person. C. She admires her math teacher. 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. C 【解析】 【原文】M: Julia, who is the creative person that you admire? W: Well, I really admire Mr. Tom, who is an extremely creative Math teacher. M: Why do you admire him? W: For me, Math is quite boring because I have to work with long numbers. I used to hate Math so much before I had lessons with Mr. Tom. He has thousands of ways to teach that boring subject, which inspires me a lot. M: What is he like? W: He has a good sense of humor. He always tells jokes, and we just can’t help laughing. All my classmates just love and respect him for his creative teaching. M: Do you think creativity can be learned and practiced? W: Yes, I definitely do. Creativity, like any other qualities, can be trained. M: How is creativity important in study or work? W: It generates energy and makes things more inspiring. Without creativity, work and study are just dull and tiring. 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 probable relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Strangers. C. Driver and passenger 12. What do the man and woman both want to do next? A. Try Thai food. B. Find a taxi. C. Go to a restaurant. 13. Why does the man know the new Thai place? A. He works there. B. The chef there is funny. C. Its free dessert is awesome. 【答案】11. B 12. C 13. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Can we share this cab? M: Where are you going? W: To 5th Avenue and Main Street. M: That’s where I’m going too. W: Great! It’s so hard to catch a cab at this time. M: I know! Are you going to work? W: No, I’m meeting some friends at a restaurant. M: Is it the new Thai place? W: Yes. Have you been there? M: Yeah. W: How is it? M: It’s pretty good. W: Oh good. It’s my first time trying Thai food. M: Really? Everything is freshly made. W: That’s good to hear. I’m a little picky about food. M: I hope you like it. W: Thanks. Where are you going? M: Work. W: Where do you work? M: I’m a chef at the new Thai restaurant. W: That’s awesome! M: Let the chef know what you think later. If you like it, you may get a free dessert. W: You’re funny! 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. What will the woman do tomorrow night? A. Attend a party. B. See her cousin. C. Prepare a meal. 15. How does the man feel at first? A. Upset. B. Disappointed. C. Anxious. 16. What can we learn about the woman? A. She is forgetful recently. B. She fails to keep her word. C. She will go to Joe’s house at 11. 17. What will the man do next Sunday? A. Visit Carol’s parents. B. Invite the woman again. C. Have supper with the woman. 【答案】14. A 15. B 16. B 17. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Joe, I hate to back out at the eleventh hour, but Mark and I aren’t able to make it to your dinner party tomorrow night. M: What a pity! Did something come up? W: Yes, we have to go to a party at Mark’s cousin’s house. Mark had told me about it a couple of weeks ago, but it slipped my mind. M: You’re going to be missing out on my great meal. W: I feel so sorry. You must think I’m forgetful. M: Don’t sweat it. These things often happen. W: Let me make it up to you. I’d like you and your family to come to dinner at my place next Saturday. M: Okay, that sounds good…Oh, I just remembered. Carol’s parents are coming to visit us next Saturday. W: Then how about next Sunday? M: Deal! 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】 18. What is the speaker doing? A. Introduce English learning strategies. B. Share her viewing experience with listeners. C. Give tips on how to learn English through movies. 19. What does the speaker suggest listeners do? A. Note down everything you hear. B. Choose a film you’re interested in. C. Practice pronunciation with friends. 20. What can people do on FluentU? A. Watch fun videos. B. Keep a movie journal. C. Use authentic real-life phrases. 【答案】18. C 19. B 20. A 【解析】 【原文】W: English movies will have you practicing your pronunciation with their songs to falling in love with characters’ love stories. That’s why I want to share my favorite films to learn English with movies, and give you some tips to help you learn new words and phrases while you watch. Choose an interesting movie. If you’re bored, paying attention for more than one and a half hours will be difficult. I remember when I was a child, I had to watch hours and hours of really old movies like “Singing in the Rain” and “Mary Poppins” to learn English. I didn’t hate them, but I didn’t feel excited when watching these films. Listen and repeat. If there’s a part you don’t understand, rewind, listen to it again and try to repeat what is being said. This will help you grasp the situation and practice your pronunciation. Keep a movie journal. While watching your movies, pause the video when you hear something that seems useful and write it down in a journal. This way, you’re collecting “authentic” real-life phrases that you can practice and use on your English speaking friends in the future. Check out FluentU. If keeping a movie journal and looking up words in your dictionary sounds like a lot of work, and you are open to watching other fun videos, you can also try FluentU. FluentU has thousands of authentic videos for learning English, including movie trailers, music videos, and TV shows. Each video comes with subtitles, definitions and example sentences. 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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Seeking to embark on a vacation with your quadrupedal companion？Presented herein are the most accommodating establishments for pets across the United Kingdom. Sentry Mead, situated on the Isle of Wight, is a resplendently adorned retreat featuring quaint chambers. Patrons revel in an array of delightful amenities such as copious volumes of literature, delectable homemade confections, and even a diverse selection of pillows from which to choose. Canines are greeted with a receptacle for sustenance positioned at the entrance and are permitted access to nearly every locale within the premises, with the exception of the dining chamber. Additional comforts are provided specifically for these four-legged guests, including supplementary blankets, leisurely strolls from the abode's threshold to the picturesque Alum Bay, and upon their return, an assortment of treats and towels to ensure their contentment. No. Twenty 9, nestled in Norfolk, presents a vibrant and fashionable ambiance, replete with endearingly eccentric characteristics. The accommodations are capacious and luminous, each designated with the moniker of a renowned figure from the realms of music or cinema. Our canine guests are presented with their own “fur baby welcome present,” which comprises a delectable morsel, feeding vessels, and a bathrobe for added coziness. A spa shower situated in the garden serves to cleanse the sand from one's companion after an extensive day frolicking on the beach, prior to retiring to the bar in unison. Mayfair Townhouse, located in the bustling metropolis of London, spans a series of interconnected townhouses along the charming Half Moon Street. Within its walls, it exudes a wealth of character and a hint of peculiarity, with subtle references to the illustrious author Oscar Wilde. Juvenile canines are afforded complimentary lodging and are bestowed with a blanket, a feeding bowl, and an exuberantly named “screaming” ball to accompany them during their sojourn. Adjacent to the establishment lies the verdant Green Park, offering an ideal locale for a leisurely promenade, and your pet is more than welcome to join you in the sophisticated bar for a refreshing “Pawsecco.” Halfway Bridge, found in the heart of the South Downs national park in West Sussex, is a genial village tavern with lodging facilities, renowned for its sumptuous culinary offerings. Select chambers are designated as pet-friendly, providing access to a garden for our canine visitors. In addition to a comfortable bed, a feeding bowl, and a savory sausage breakfast, the bar offers an assortment of treats tailored for four-legged patrons, and a water receptacle is readily available to quench their thirst. 21. Which hotel might be favoured by a literature lover？ ______ A. Sentry Mead & Halfway Bridge. B. No. Twenty 9 & Mayfair Townhouse. C. Sentry Mead & Mayfair Townhouse. D. No. Twenty 9 & Halfway Bridge. 22. What is unique to Mayfair Townhouse for puppies？ ______ A. Getting a new toy. B. Enjoying a spa shower. C. Having a walk outdoors. D. Dining with their owners. 23. Who is this text intended for？ ______ A. Visitors to the UK. B. Four-legged friends. C. Pet owners. D. Travellers with puppies. 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章详细介绍了四家英国酒店，它们都对宠物友好，提供了各种便利设施和服务，让宠物和主人能够享受愉快的假期。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Patrons revel in an array of delightful amenities such as copious volumes of literature (顾客可以享受大量的文学书籍)”以及第四段“with subtle references to the illustrious author Oscar Wilde (带有对著名作家奥斯卡·王尔德的微妙致敬)”可知，这两家酒店都与文学相关，文学爱好者可能会喜欢。故选C。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Juvenile canines are afforded complimentary lodging and are bestowed with a blanket, a feeding bowl, and an exuberantly named “screaming” ball to accompany them during their sojourn. (幼犬们可以免费住宿，并获得毯子，喂食碗和一个充满活力的“尖叫”球陪伴他们在逗留期间玩耍。)”可知，Mayfair Townhouse为幼犬提供了一个新玩具，故选A。 【23题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Seeking to embark on a vacation with your quadrupedal companion？Presented herein are the most accommodating establishments for pets across the United Kingdom. (想和你的四足伴侣一起去度假吗？这里展示的是全英国最适合宠物的场所。)”可知，文章详细介绍了四家英国酒店，它们都对宠物友好，提供了各种便利设施和服务，让宠物和主人能够享受愉快的假期。所以短文的对象是宠物主人。故选C。 B Possessing a considerable amount of familiarity with Toastmasters, an association dedicated to assisting individuals in surmounting the trepidation associated with public oratory, I became a member several years in the past, harboring aspirations of enhancing my own capabilities in addressing an audience. Subsequent to the delivery of one of my discourses, the remarks I garnered were rather severe. Irrespective of whether they were intended to be beneficial or not, the criticism was challenging to accept, and I couldn’t help but feel a sense of emotional distress. During my tenure with Toastmasters, I gleaned a multitude of insights, one of which pertained to the significance of efficacious feedback. For adults, embracing the critiques of others is a formidable task, even when such critiques are proffered with the best of intentions. Consequently, it is only logical to anticipate that children will encounter similar difficulties in this regard. However, the feedback that our progeny receive from educators and parental figures is instrumental in their overall growth and maturation. Thus, as parents, it is incumbent upon us to master the art of delivering feedback in a manner that is both effective and constructive, and we must also endeavor to educate our children on how to receive such feedback with an open mind and sagacious discernment. The manner in which parents convey their feedback is of equal import to the precise terminology employed. It is entirely feasible to have the most altruistic of intentions, yet if the feedback is communicated ineptly, it can prove to be detrimental rather than advantageous. Establishing a domestic environment that is both welcoming and secure for the reception and assimilation of feedback is of paramount importance. Particularly within the dynamic between a child and their parent, the feedback exchanged should be salutary, edifying, and consistent. The choice of words utilized is equally significant. In an article published in The New York Times, authored by Dr. Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist affiliated with the Wharton School, he posits that employing nouns as opposed to verbs when encouraging children is “22 to 29 percent more effective.” However, when dispensing negative feedback, it is generally more advantageous to utilize verbs. The feedback provided by a parent serves as the foundational framework that shapes how a child will subsequently manage their internal dialogue. To illustrate, consider a conversation you might engage in with your child regarding their aspirations. Your feedback has the potential not only to spur them to concentrate on their current position but also to reflect upon the progress they have made thus far. This type of feedback can act as a catalyst, propelling them forward to achieve their ultimate objectives. 24. Why does the author mention his experience with Toastmasters? A. To tell us what is good feedback. B. To tell us to join Toastmasters. C To show the main function of feedback. D. To show the necessity of proper feedback. 25. Which of the following feedback is effective according to Dr. Adam Grant? ①You’re a big helper. ②You’re a poor math learner. ③You’ve been helpful this afternoon. ④You didn’t do well on this math test. A. ①② B. ①④ C. ②③ D. ③④ 26. What does the underlined word “spur” in the last paragraph mean? A. Limit. B. Monitor. C. Persuade. D. Inspire. 27. Which can be the best title for the passage? A. The way to respond to feedback B. The value of accepting feedback C. How to give effective feedback D. How to become a better speaker 【答案】24. D 25. B 26. D 27. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章中作者通过自己在Toastmasters的经历，讨论了反馈的重要性，特别是对于儿童的成长和教育。文章强调了给予和接受反馈的艺术，以及如何通过有效的反馈帮助孩子成长。 【24题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Possessing a considerable amount of familiarity with Toastmasters, an association dedicated to assisting individuals in surmounting the trepidation associated with public oratory, I became a member several years in the past, harboring aspirations of enhancing my own capabilities in addressing an audience. Subsequent to the delivery of one of my discourses, the remarks I garnered were rather severe. Irrespective of whether they were intended to be beneficial or not, the criticism was challenging to accept, and I couldn’t help but feel a sense of emotional distress.(Toastmasters是一个致力于帮助个人克服公众演讲带来的恐惧的协会，我对它相当熟悉，几年前我成为了它的会员，怀着提高自己演讲能力的愿望。在我发表一篇演讲之后，我得到的评论相当严厉。不管这些批评是有益的还是有害的，我都很难接受，我不禁感到一种情绪上的痛苦)”可知，作者在文章开头提到自己加入Toastmasters的经历，并且提到了在其中获得的严厉反馈。由此推知，作者想通过这个经历引出了反馈的重要性，特别是在个人成长和面对公众演讲的恐惧方面。故选D。 【25题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“In an article published in The New York Times, authored by Dr. Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist affiliated with the Wharton School, he posits that employing nouns as opposed to verbs when encouraging children is “22 to 29 percent more effective.” However, when dispensing negative feedback, it is generally more advantageous to utilize verbs. (沃顿商学院的组织心理学家亚当·格兰特博士在《纽约时报》上发表的一篇文章中指出，在鼓励孩子时使用名词而不是动词“更有效22%到29%”。然而，在给予负面反馈时，通常使用动词更有优势)”可知，有效的正面反馈应该是使用名词，而有效的负面反馈应该是使用动词。选项①“You’re a big helper”使用了名词，是有效的正面反馈；选项④“You didn’t do well on this math test.”使用了动词，是有效的负面反馈。故选B。 【26题详解】 词句猜测题。根据最后一段“This type of feedback can act as a catalyst, propelling them forward to achieve their ultimate objectives. (这种反馈可以起到催化剂的作用，推动他们向前，实现最终目标)”以及后文“them to concentrate on their current position”可知，这种反馈可以起到催化剂的作用，推动他们向前，实现最终目标，即反馈可以激励他们专注于目前的职位，故“spur”一词的意思是“刺激”或“激励”，与“propelling them forward”(推动他们向前)的意思相呼应。故选D。 【27题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，并根据第二段“During my tenure with Toastmasters, I gleaned a multitude of insights, one of which pertained to the significance of efficacious feedback.(在Toastmasters任职期间，我收获了许多见解，其中之一与有效反馈的重要性有关)”和倒数第二段“In an article published in The New York Times, authored by Dr. Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist affiliated with the Wharton School, he posits that employing nouns as opposed to verbs when encouraging children is “22 to 29 percent more effective.” However, when dispensing negative feedback, it is generally more advantageous to utilize verbs. (沃顿商学院的组织心理学家亚当·格兰特博士在《纽约时报》上发表的一篇文章中指出，在鼓励孩子时使用名词而不是动词“更有效22%到29%”。然而，在给予负面反馈时，通常使用动词更有优势)”可知，作者通过自己在Toastmasters的经历，讨论了反馈的重要性，特别是对于儿童的成长和教育。文章强调了给予和接受反馈的艺术，以及如何通过有效的反馈帮助孩子成长。故选项C“如何给予有效的反馈”是最合适的标题。故选C。 C Workers, especially “knowledge workers” who can work from anywhere, have been fighting for more control over their time. While working from home in 2020 and 2021, they demonstrated to their bosses that they are able to maintain, or in some cases even increase their productivity while working flexibly. Their bosses, on the other hand, have been pulling them in the opposite direction, fighting to get workers back into the offices. This struggle has led to a significant number of employees quitting or “the Great Resignation”. While these issues have gained attention recently, they are not new. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, resignations have been steadily increasing for more than a decade. Part of the reason for this increase, it seems, is that workers have been contemplating the kinds of lives they want and reflecting on the role they want work to play in their lives. The reality is that people spend a lot of their lives working, and because of that, people’s day-to-day work experiences have a substantial impact on how satisfied they are with their lives. Does having control over their time actually make workers happier and more likely to stay in their jobs? To find out, we analyzed survey data from a wide group of people. We found that those with more control over their time had the highest job satisfaction and overall happiness. In contrast, people who felt they never had enough time reported less satisfaction with both work and life. These findings suggest that job satisfaction relies more on having control over time than on the amount of work done. Employees seek flexibility to better manage their personal and professional lives, such as fitting in exercise. Employers should listen to workers and develop flexible policies, including remote and hybrid (混合的) options. This can lead to more satisfied employees and help companies keep their best talent. Ultimately, when employees feel they have control over their time, they tend to be happier at work and in life. 28. What can we infer about people working from home according to the text? A. They are highly productive. B. They are deeply disturbed. C. They become less efficient. D. They tend to talk in person. 29. What does the author think causes “the Great Resignation”? A. The rapidly changing workplace. B. A conflict between workers and employers. C. The desire to sharpen the soft skills. D. A lack of room available for personal growth. 30. What does the underlined word “contemplating” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Tolerating. B. Considering. C. Suspecting. D. Criticizing. 31. What is the author’s suggestion for employers? A. Meet employees’ diverse needs. B. Provide modern workplaces. C. Cut down on their living expenses. D. Employ lower-paid workers. 【答案】28. A 29. B 30. B 31. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要讲的是研究表明，员工对工作时间的自我支配度越高，越容易在工作中获得满足感。 【28题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“While working from home in 2020 and 2021, they demonstrated to their bosses that they are able to maintain, or in some cases even increase their productivity while working flexibly. (在2020年和2021年的在家办公期间，他们向老板证明，他们能够在灵活工作的同时保持、甚至在某些情况下提高生产率。)”可知人们居家办公最有效，故选A项。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Their bosses, on the other hand, have been pulling them in the opposite direction, fighting to get workers back into the offices. This struggle has led to a significant number of employees quitting or “the Great Resignation”. (另一方面，他们的老板一直在把他们拉向相反的方向，努力让工人回到办公室。这种斗争导致了大量员工辞职或“大辞职”。)”可知作者认为雇主和员工之间的矛盾引发了大规模的离职潮，故选B项。 【30题详解】 词句猜测题。根据文章第二段最后一句“According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, resignations have been steadily increasing for more than a decade. (根据美国劳工统计局（Bureau of Labor Statistics）的数据，十多年来，辞职人数一直在稳步上升。)”以及划线词之前“Part of the reason for this increase, it seems, is that workers have been (这种增长的部分原因似乎是工人们一直在)”以及划线词之后“the kinds of lives they want and reflecting on the role they want work to play in their lives. (他们想要的生活以及他们想要工作在他们生活中扮演的角色。)”可知工人们自己想要什么样的生活以及他们想要工作在他们生活中扮演什么样的角色是十多年来辞职人数一直在稳步上升的部分原因，由此可推断划线词与B项Considering意思相近，故选B项。 【31题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Employers should listen to workers and develop flexible policies, including remote and hybrid (混合的) options. (雇主应该听取员工的意见，制定灵活的政策，包括远程和混合选项。)”可知作者建议雇主应该满足员工多样化的需求，故选A项。 D Negative news stories about social media platforms appear to be highly effective at pressuring companies into changing their policies. Katzenbach at the University of Bremen analyzed policy changes across Facebook Twitter (now X) and YouTube between 2006 and 2024, as well as how media reporting from 26major English-language publications affected their policies. “There are significantly more changes in the policies by the platforms in the weeks and months after an increase of negative reporting,” says Katzenbach. For every negative story about a platform, the possibility of that platform changing its user policies increased by 6 per cent. To measure negative reporting, the researchers looked at the content of news stories using an AI model that classifies emotions. The AI had been trained on a dataset of 11,000 news stories about US politics. Facebook was the subject of the most negative reporting, with around 37 per cent of news stories from the 26 major English-language publications being seen as negative. Around 26 per cent of reporting about YouTube and Twitter was considered negative. The percentage of negative reporting about all platforms significantly increased after 2018, when accusing of the misuse of Facebook user data by the consulting firm Cambridge Analytica came to light. “We’ve seen that platforms do respond to public criticism,” says Katzenbach. For example, in 2014, a campaign called Free the Nipple pressured Facebook into allowing users to post photos of breastfeeding. However, those rules, and how they are enforced (强制实行), remain a topic of debate. Meta’s oversight board (监督委员会)told the platform to explain its policies in January 2024 following confusion over what did and didn’t break policy. Carolina at Northumbria University says a more active approach is needed to regulate social media platforms, including laws that check how policies affect users. “We’ re taking for granted that platforms are always going to run the system as they are — while we need to hold them far more responsible than that,”Katzenbach agrees with this view. “Definitely you need regulation, and strong regulation,” he says. “Media reporting cannot replace that.” 32. What’s the main focus of Katzenbach’s analysis of social media platforms? A. User behavior patterns on social media. B. Policy changes and media influence. C. Technological advancements of platforms. D. Advertising strategies on social media. 33. What caused a sharp increase in negative reporting after 2018? A. A new AI measurement system. B. The exposure of a data issue. C. The increased public criticism. D. The growth of social media users. 34. How does the author explain the platforms’ response to public criticism? A. By quoting official statements. B. By presenting statistical data. C. By conducting a public survey. D. By giving a specific example. 35. What can be the best title of the text? A. Social Media: Policy Shifts in the Media Focus B. Social Media: Advertising Trends and Their Impacts C. Social Media: User Reactions and Platform Responses D. Social Media: Technological Innovations and Challenges 【答案】32. B 33. B 34. D 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了社交媒体平台因负面新闻报道而政策改变的现象。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段中“Katzenbach at the University of Bremen analyzed policy changes across Facebook, Twitter (now X) and YouTube between 2006 and 2024, as well as how media reporting from 26major English-language publications affected their policies. (Bremen大学的Katzenbach分析了2006年至2024年间Facebook、Twitter(现为X)和YouTube的政策变化，以及26家主要英语出版物的媒体报道如何影响它们的政策)”可知，Katzenbach对社交媒体平台的主要分析焦点是政策变化和媒体的影响。故选B项。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段中“The percentage of negative reporting about all platforms significantly increased after 2018, when accusing of the misuse of Facebook user data by the consulting firm Cambridge Analytica came to light.(2018年后，当咨询公司剑桥分析被指控滥用脸书用户数据的消息曝光后，所有平台的负面报道比例显著增加)”可知，2018年后负面报道激增的原因是数据问题的曝光。故选B项。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段中“ For example, in 2014, a campaign called Free the Nipple pressured Facebook into allowing users to post photos of breastfeeding. However, those rules, and how they are enforced (强制实行), remain a topic of debate. (例如，2014年，一个名为“解放乳头”的活动迫使Facebook允许用户发布母乳喂养的照片。然而，这些规则，以及它们如何执行，仍然是一个有争议的话题)”可推知，作者通过举出一个具体的例子来解释平台对公众批评的反应。故选D项。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Negative news stories about social media platforms appear to be highly effective at pressuring companies into changing their policies.(关于社交媒体平台的负面新闻报道似乎对施压公司改变政策非常有效。)”以及第三段中“The percentage of negative reporting about all platforms significantly increased after 2018, when accusing of the misuse of Facebook user data by the consulting firm Cambridge Analytica came to light.(2018年后，当咨询公司剑桥分析被指控滥用脸书用户数据的消息曝光后，所有平台的负面报道比例显著增加)”以及最后一段中“Carolina at Northumbria University says a more active approach is needed to regulate social media platforms, including laws that check how policies affect users. (Northumbria大学的Carolina表示，需要采取更积极的方式来监管社交媒体平台，包括制定法律来检查政策如何影响用户)”以及通读全文可知，文章介绍了社交媒体平台因负面新闻报道而政策改变的现象。负面报道数量在2018年后显著增加。尽管平台会对公众批评作出反应，但仍需更积极的监管措施，包括法律手段，以确保政策对用户的影响得到控制。由此可知，A选项“Social Media: Policy Shifts in the Media Focus(社交媒体：媒体关注下的政策转变)”最符合文章标题。故选A项。 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to Make Eye Contact Making eye contact can be tricky, especially if you are shy, or nervous. But good eye-contact is important for building trust and engaging an audience. ____36____ Turning your shoulders and head to face the other person’s eyes. Opening up your body to the other person helps to tell him you are listening, engaged, and ready to communicate. ____37____ Position yourself a few feet away from the other person’s face, which ensures a respectful distance while still maintaining a sense of closeness. Choosing a focal point near the eyes. Most commonly, this is one of the other person’s eyes. But if you do feel uncomfortable, you can also avoid their eyes in a wise way. ____38____ You can also choose to look under or above the eyes, or at a certain point around the ear. Bear in mind that maintaining eye contact with the help of an appropriate focal point is an effective way to show sincerity. ____39____ Think of how you would look at a painting or great view — you are not focusing intently on them, but instead looking at them gently. So, relax your gaze (注视) by breathing slowly as you make gentle eye-contact and nodding occasionally while you listen. Breaking eye contact briefly every 5-15 seconds. ____40____ While you don’t need to count the seconds, you should look away every once in a while to keep the conversation light and easy, but only for a few seconds. Some casual ways to do so include: laughing, nodding, and acknowledging the other person; looking at the sky; looking off to the side briefly, as if remembering something or running your hands through your hair. A. Making gentle eye-contact. B. Looking between their eyes is a good choice. C. It also makes eye contact more natural to maintain. D. Below are the reasons why you should make eye contact. E. Avoiding hesitant eye contact in a formal and important meeting. F. Too much eye-contact can be as uncomfortable as none at all. G. All it takes is a little practice to confidently hold someone’s gaze. 【答案】36. G 37. C 38. B 39. A 40. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何在交流中正确进行眼神接触，以建立信任和吸引听众，包括面向对方眼睛、选择一个靠近眼睛的对焦点、放松视线、以及每隔5-15秒短暂地移开视线等技巧。 36题详解】 上文“Making eye contact can be tricky, especially if you are shy, or nervous. But good eye-contact is important for building trust and engaging an audience.(眼神交流可能有些棘手，尤其是当你害羞或紧张的时候。但良好的眼神交流对于建立信任和吸引观众很重要)”说明眼神交流虽然有些困难，但对于建立信任和吸引观众很重要；G选项“All it takes is a little practice to confidently hold someone’s gaze.(只需要一点练习，你就能自信地与人对视)”提出了一个解决方案，即只需要一点练习就能自信地进行眼神交流，与上文形成转折关系，并引出下文关于如何进行眼神交流的具体建议。故选G。 【37题详解】 上文“Opening up your body to the other person helps to tell him you are listening, engaged, and ready to communicate.(向对方敞开心扉有助于告诉他你在倾听、投入并准备交流)”说明向对方敞开心扉的重要性；C选项“It also makes eye contact more natural to maintain.(这也使得保持眼神交流更加自然)”进一步解释了向对方敞开心扉的好处之一，即使得眼神交流更加自然，与上文构成并列关系，并引出下文关于如何保持自然眼神交流的具体建议。故选C。 【38题详解】 上文“But if you do feel uncomfortable, you can also avoid their eyes in a wise way.(但如果你真的感到不舒服，你也可以以一种明智的方式避免与他们的眼神接触)”说明在感到不舒服时可以采取明智的方式避免眼神接触；B选项“Looking between their eyes is a good choice.(看着他们的眼睛之间是一个不错的选择)”给出了一个具体的建议，即看着对方的眼睛之间，这是一种避免直接眼神接触但又能保持一定交流的方式，符合题意。故选B。 【39题详解】 下文“Think of how you would look at a painting or great view — you are not focusing intently on them, but instead looking at them gently. So, relax your gaze (注视) by breathing slowly as you make gentle eye-contact and nodding occasionally while you listen.(想想你如何看待一幅画或一处美景——你不是全神贯注地看着它们，而是温柔地看着它们。所以，当你做出温柔的眼神交流并偶尔点头倾听时，通过慢慢呼吸来放松你的视线)”说明这一部分是关于如何温柔地进行眼神交流的；A选项“Making gentle eye-contact.(做出温柔的眼神交流)”作为小标题，概括了下文的内容，符合题意。故选A。 【40题详解】 上文“Breaking eye contact briefly every 5-15 seconds.(每隔5-15秒短暂地移开视线)”说明需要适时地移开视线；F选项“Too much eye-contact can be as uncomfortable as none at all.(过多的眼神交流和无眼神交流一样会让人不舒服)”解释了为什么需要适时地移开视线，即过多的眼神交流会让人感到不舒服，与上文形成因果关系，并引出下文关于如何适时移开视线的具体建议。故选F。 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下列短文，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。 Before graduation, I asked my adviser for feedback on areas where I could improve. It felt ____41____ to receive high marks for leadership, communication, and my ability to work independently. But when it ____42____ to attention to detail, she gave me an “OK.” As a scientist, that hurt a bit. At first, I ____43____ with this. But it’s true that focusing on the tiny details isn’t something I ____44____ excel at, or even enjoy as much as my ____45____ do. I knew all this at some level. Still, hearing it from my adviser pushed me to really____46____ my strengths and interest. So after I finished my Ph.D., I explored different ____47____. Being honest with myself about my strengths and interest ____48____ led me to my job in health care communications. In my current role, I help companies tell their ____49____. I take complex scientific information and turn it into something _____50_____ and engaging that non-scientists can understand. Looking back, I’m so grateful for that _____51_____ from my adviser, painful though it was, because it set my career on a new _____52_____. I think a lot of us get caught up in what we think we’re supposed to be good at, instead of focusing on what we’re _____53_____. For me, that feedback gave me _____54_____ to step away from the idea that I had to fit into a certain mold (模式) as a scientist. Instead, I _____55_____ a career that lets me use my strengths and do something I truly enjoy. 41. A. astonishing B. comforting C. convincing D. depressing 42. A. turned B. meant C. came D. started 43. A. agreed B. stayed C. ended D. struggled 44. A. naturally B. slightly C. physically D. sincerely 45. A. parents B. followers C. students D. classmates 46. A. part from B. show off C. reflect on D. give up 47. A. cities B. careers C. subjects D. universities 48. A. regularly B. straightly C. ultimately D. probably 49. A. jokes B. secrets C. truths D. stories 50. A. clear B. annoying C. uncertain D. tough 51. A. praise B. protest C. comment D. complaint 52. A. hook B. track C. coast D. edge 53. A. drawn to B. trained as C. accused of D. prevented from 54. A. criticism B. punishment C. forgiveness D. permission 55. A. quit B. found C. created D. required 【答案】41. B 42. C 43. D 44. A 45. D 46. C 47. B 48. C 49. D 50. A 51. C 52. B 53. A 54. D 55. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是记叙文。毕业前，作者向导师询问自己可以在哪方面改进的意见时，导师在领导力、沟通能力和独立工作能力方面给了作者高分，但是当谈到注重细节时，导致给了作者一个“OK”，这让作者开始真正反思自己的优势和兴趣，最终找到了自己喜欢的工作。 【41题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在领导力、沟通能力和独立工作能力方面获得了高分，这让我感到很安慰。A. astonishing令人惊讶的；B. comforting安慰的；C. convincing令人信服的；D. depressing令人沮丧的。由下文“to receive high marks for leadership, communication, and my ability to work independently”可知，作者获得了高分，所以感到安慰，故选B。 【42题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但当谈到注重细节时，她给了我一个“OK”。A. turned转动；B. meant意味着；C. came来；D. started开始。此处是固定句型，when it comes/came to意为“当谈到”，由下文“to attention to detail”可知，此处表示当谈到细节时，故选C。 【43题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：起初，我为此苦苦挣扎。A. agreed同意；B. stayed停留；C. ended结束；D. struggled挣扎。由上文“As a scientist, that hurt a bit.”可知，在谈到注重细节方面，导师给作者的评价是“OK”，这让作者有些受伤，由此可知，作者最初为此苦苦挣扎，故选D。 【44题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：但确实，关注微小细节并不是我天生擅长的事情，甚至不像我的同学那样喜欢。A. naturally自然而然地；天生地；B. slightly稍微地；C. physically身体上地；D. sincerely真诚地。由上文“attention to detail, she gave me an “OK.” ”和“But it’s true that focusing on the tiny details isn’t something”可知，关注微小细节并不是作者天生擅长的事情，故选A。 【45题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但确实，关注微小细节并不是我天生擅长的事情，甚至不像我的同学那样喜欢。A. parents父母；B. followers跟随者；C. students学生；D. classmates同学。由上文“Before graduation, I asked my adviser for feedback on areas where I could improve.”可知，作者是一名学生，由此可推知，此处指作者拿自己和同学作比较，故选D。 【46题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：尽管如此，从我的导师那里听到的这句话促使我真正反思自己的优势和兴趣。A. part from与……分开；B. show off炫耀；C. reflect on反思；D. give up放弃。由上文“Still, hearing it from my adviser pushed me to really”和下文“my strengths and interest.”可知，导师的话让作者开始反思自己的优点和兴趣，故选C。 【47题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：所以当我完成博士学位后，我探索了不同的职业。A. cities城市；B. careers事业；C. subjects科目；D. universities大学。由下文“led me to my job in health care communications”可知，作者在毕业后尝试了不同的职业，故选B。 【48题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：对自己诚实地对待自己的优势和兴趣最终使我找到了医疗保健传播领域的工作。A. regularly有规律地；B. straightly直接地；C. ultimately最后地；D. probably可能地。上文提到作者在毕业后尝试了不同的职业，结合下文“led me to my job in health care communications”可知，在尝试了很多职业后，最终作者选择了自己感兴趣的工作，故选C。 【49题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在我目前的角色中，我帮助公司讲述它们的故事。A. jokes玩笑；B. secrets秘密；C. truths事实；D. stories故事。由下文“I take complex scientific information and turn it, into something __10____and engaging that non-scientists can understand.”可知，目前作者的角色是帮助公司讲述它们的故事，故选D。 【50题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我将复杂的科学信息转化为非科学家可以理解的清晰且引人入胜的内容。A. clear清楚的；B. annoying令人恼怒的；C. uncertain不确定的；D. tough艰难的。由下文“engaging that non-scientists can understand.”可知，为了让非科学家理解，作者将复杂的科学信息转化，以便他们能清楚地理解，故选A。 【51题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：回想起来，我非常感谢我的导师的评论，尽管它很痛苦，因为它让我的职业生涯走上了一条新的轨道。A. praise赞美；B. protest抗议；C. comment评论；D. complaint抱怨。由第一段中“Before graduation, I asked my adviser for feedback on areas where I could improve.”和“But when it ___2__to attention to detail, she gave me an “OK.” As a scientist, that hurt a bit.”导师对作者的评价可知，此处指作者很感谢当初导师对自己的评价，故选C。 【52题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：回想起来，我非常感谢我的导师的评论，尽管它很痛苦，因为它让我的职业生涯走上了一条新的轨道。A. hook挂钩；B. track轨道；C. coast海岸；D. edge边缘。由上文“because it set my career on a new”以及上文提到作者找到了自己感兴趣的领域可知，导师对自己的评价让作者的职业生涯走上了新的轨道，故选B。 【53题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：我认为我们很多人都陷入了我们认为自己应该擅长的事情，而不是专注于吸引我们的事情。A. (be) drawn to被吸引；B. (be) trained as被训练为；C. (be) accused of被指控；D. (be) prevented from被阻止。由下文“I____15__ a career that lets me use my strengths and do something I truly enjoy.”可知，作者认为我们很多人没有关注于吸引我们，即我们自己所喜欢的事，故选A。 【54题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：对我来说，这种反馈让我摆脱了作为科学家必须适应某种模式的想法。A. criticism批评；B. punishment惩罚；C. forgiveness原谅；D. permission允许。由下文“to step away from the idea that I had to fit into a certain mold (模式) as a scientist”可知，导师的评价允许作者摆脱了作为科学家必须适应某种模式的想法，故选D。 【55题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：相反，我找到了一份可以让我发挥自己的优势并做我真正喜欢的事情的职业。A. quit停止；B. found发现；找到；C. created创造；D. required要求。由下文“ a career that lets me use my strengths and do something I truly enjoy.”可知，作者找到了自己真正喜欢做的职业，故选B。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 On December 4, 2024, UNESCO officially announced the recognition of the Spring Festival, social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of the traditional new year, ____56____ an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The Spring Festival, ____57____ (root) in the Chinese culture with celebrations of various forms, is a time ____58____ people say goodbye to winter and welcome spring through precious traditions such as spring cleaning, red ____59____ (decorate) and festive family dinners. The festival’s dragon and lion dances, accompanied by rhythmic drumbeats, are believed to drive away evil spirits ____60____ bring blessings. From busy Chinatowns in New York and London to community events across Africa and South America, the festival’s influence goes beyond cultural and geographical boundaries. More than just a cultural tradition, the Spring Festival serves as a ____61____ (globe) celebration of unity and joy. Through different parades, fairs, and workshops on Chinese crafts, it invites people from all walks of life to experience its inclusive and festive spirit. Among the festival’s cherished traditions ____62____ (be) the giving of red envelopes, or “hongbao,” symbolizing wishes for good fortune and blessings in the new year. The color red dominates the festival’s design, ____63____ (represent) happiness, family reunions, and collective celebration. In an increasingly divided world, the Spring Festival stands as a powerful reminder of humanity’s shared values. As the Year of the Snake ____64____ (approach), the festival promises to bring even more joy and unity. UNESCO’s acknowledgment marks the beginning of _____65_____ new chapter, ensuring that these traditions will inspire generations to come. 【答案】56. as 57. rooted 58. when 59. decorations 60. and 61. global 62. is 63. representing 64. approaches##is approaching 65. a 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章指出联合国教科文组织正式将春节认定为非物质文化遗产，并借此介绍了春节丰富的庆祝活动、传统习俗及其深厚的文化意义。 【56题详解】 考查介词。句意：2024年12月4日，联合国教科文组织正式宣布将中国人民庆祝传统新年的社会习俗——春节列入人类非物质文化遗产。名词recognition通常和介词as搭配，表示“认可/认定……为……”，此处表示将春节认定为非物质文化遗产。故填as。 【57题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：春节根植于中国文化，有各种形式的庆祝活动，是人们通过春节大扫除、红色装饰和节日家庭聚餐等宝贵传统告别冬天迎接春天的时候。句子主干成分完整，空处作The Spring Festival的后置定语，短语be rooted in意为“根植于”，root和The Spring Festival逻辑上是被动关系，且动作已完成，因此用root的过去分词形式。故填rooted。 【58题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：春节根植于中国文化，有各种形式的庆祝活动，是人们通过春节大扫除、红色装饰和节日家庭聚餐等宝贵传统告别冬天迎接春天的时候。空处引导限制性定语从句，修饰先行词a time，先行词在从句中表示行为发生的时间，作时间状语，应用关系副词when作引导词。故填when。 【59题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：春节根植于中国文化，有各种形式的庆祝活动，是人们通过春节大扫除、红色装饰和节日家庭聚餐等宝贵传统告别冬天迎接春天的时候。空处作such as的宾语，被red修饰，decorate的名词形式decoration符合题意，意为“装饰（物）”，且空前没有表示单数概念的修饰语，可数名词decoration应用复数形式。故填decorations。 【60题详解】 考查连词。句意：节日的舞龙舞狮，伴随着有节奏的鼓声，被认为是驱邪和带来祝福。空处连接前后两个动词短语drive away evil spirits和bring blessings，两者之间是并列关系，应用并列连词and。故填and。 【61题详解】 考查形容词。句意：春节不仅仅是一种文化传统，更是一种全球团结和欢乐的庆祝活动。空处作修饰celebration的定语，globe的形容词形式global符合题意，意为“全球的”。故填global。 【62题详解】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：春节的传统之一是发红包，象征着对来年好运和祝福的祝愿。句子为倒装句，空处作谓语，此处在描述客观事实，时态应用一般现在时，主语the giving of red envelopes为单数，be应用第三人称单数形式。故填is。 【63题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：红色主导着节日的设计，代表着幸福、家庭团聚和集体庆祝。句子主干成分完整，空处为非谓语，represent“代表”和The color red逻辑上是主动关系，因此用represent的现在分词形式，作状语。故填representing。 【64题详解】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：随着蛇年的临近，这个节日有望带来更多的欢乐和团结。空处作As引导的时间状语从句的谓语，approach“临近”可看作是按照时间表或自然规律等会发生的动作，时态用一般现在时，也可看作是正在进行的动作，用现在进行时表示动态的过程，主语the Year of the Snake是单数，谓语需用第三人称单数形式。故填approaches/is approaching。 【65题详解】 考查冠词。句意：教科文组织的认可标志着一个新的篇章的开始，确保这些传统将激励子孙后代。空处表示泛指，意为“一个新的篇章”，应用不定冠词，且new的发音以辅音音素开头，应用a。故填a。 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分 15 分) 66. 假设你是李华，你校下周日有两个志愿者活动同时举行，一个在火车站，另一个在市文化博物馆。你的交换生朋友Peter不知道选择哪一个参加，写信向你寻求建议。请你写一封回信，内容包括： 1. 给出建议； 2. 说明理由。 注意： 1. 写作词数为80左右； 2. 请按照如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Peter, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Peter, I’m glad to hear that you want to participate in volunteer activities! I recommend you choose the event at the city cultural museum. This is a great opportunity to learn about our local culture and history while helping others. What’s more, you can communicate with local people there. It’ll be really meaningful. Meanwhile, you’ll meet interesting people and gain valuable insights about our community. On the other hand, the train station event might be busier and less organized. Enjoy your volunteering experience! Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。考生所在校下周日有两个志愿者活动同时举行，一个在火车站，另一个在市文化博物馆。考生的交换生朋友Peter不知道选择哪一个参加，写信向考生寻求建议。请你写一封回信。 【详解】1.词汇积累 高兴：glad→ delighted 此外：What’s more→ Besides 参加：participate in→ take part in 获得：gain→ obtain 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：What’s more, you can communicate with local people there. It’ll be really meaningful. 拓展句：What’s more, you can communicate with local people there, which will be really meaningful. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m glad to hear that you want to participate in volunteer activities!（运用了连接词that引导的宾语从句。） 【高分句型2】This is a great opportunity to learn about our local culture and history while helping others.（运用了动词不定式to do作后置定语修饰opportunity和状语从句的省略。） 第二节(满分 25 分) 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇 完整的短文。 In our weekly staff meeting, our editor Ashley was not pleased with the quality of our reporting. “Our readership is way down. We need better stories for this Thursday’s school newspaper. Does anybody have any ideas?” she said. I handed her my article about our basketball team beating Deerfield High School the previous night by one point. “Sports stories are fun,” she said, “but not good enough for the front page. We need something to really get people ‘s attention.” After our meeting, we left the newsroom together and heard someone screaming, “Perry is missing!” Perry was a big red parrot and had been our school mascot (吉祥物) for ten years. He played an important role in students’ lives, both in and out of class. He had also been a constant presence at school events, inspiring a sense of unity among students. Everyone gathered around Perry’s empty cage, heartbroken. Suddenly, a student from the crowd came over and showed me a photo. “You’re a reporter for the school paper, right? I happened to take this yesterday,” he said. In the photo was a Deerfield High School basketball player with something large hidden under his shirt around the size of a parrot. “He must have stolen Perry to get back at us for winning the game!” Ashley cried. We hurried back to the newsroom, agreeing to run the photo on the front page with the headline “Deerfeld Stole Perry.” “This is just the story we need. Everyone will read it,” Ashley said confidently. After she left, I took a closer look at the photo. The clock in the background read 4:15 pm, but our game against Deerfield hadn’t started until 4:30 pm. Why would the boy have taken Perry before we even played? An uneasy feeling came over me that we might have falsely accused someone. I went to Perry’s usual caretaker to ask if he knew Perry was missing. ”He’s not missing. He’s retired. He’s ready for some quieter days,“ he said. Learning the truth, I immediately told Ashley and suggested writing a story to say goodbye to Perry. 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。 To my surprise, Ashley insisted on reporting the “Deerfield Stole Perry” story. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On Thursday, the paper came out with the headline “Bye-Bye, Perry” on the front page. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 To my surprise, Ashley insisted on reporting the “Deerfield Stole Perry” story. “This is the very story we need to attract more readers,” she argued. To convince her, I defended that if we wrote this article, we would be telling a lie. Noticing her hesitant expression, I further explained the potential harm it would cause to the player and our, paper ‘s reputation. After some discussion, Ashley finally gave in, “OK, let’s try with real stories.“ Then I went to gather all the necessary information to write an article about Perry and the precious memories we shared over the years. On Thursday, the paper came out with the headline “Bye-Bye, Perry” on the front page. Soon, it sparked heated discussions among students about Perry. Many were disappointed with Perry’s sudden departure, but were comforted by the fact that he was in good care. The story also evoked sweet memories of Perry. Some students even requested to share their stories of him in our paper! Seeing the story’s success, Ashley came to me and said sincerely, “You are right! It’s a good story.” Her words brought me a great sense of fulfillment. Indeed, true stories might not always draw attention, but they have the power to touch and connect. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在一家报社工作，他们的吉祥物佩里被迪尔菲尔德高中的篮球运动员偷走了，调查得知是佩里退休了。阿什利本来想报道被偷这件事，但是作者说明了可能对选手和报纸的声誉造成的潜在伤害。最后阿什利放弃了，他们报道了佩里退休的新闻，这一报道取得了成功。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“令我惊讶的是，阿什利坚持要报道‘迪尔菲尔德偷走了佩里’的故事”可知，第一段可描写作者反对这一决定，说明了其中的危害以及他们最后决定报道佩里退休的事情。 ②由第二段首句内容“周四，报纸头版的标题是‘再见，佩里’”可知，第二段可描写报道佩里退休的新闻产生的影响以及取得成功。 2.续写线索：阿什利坚持报道被偷——作者指出危害——阿什利让步——报道佩里——引发讨论——故事取得成功——作者感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①解释：explain/illustrate ②造成：cause/lead to ③注意到：notice/take notice of 情绪类 ①宝贵的：precious/valuable ②成就：fulfillment/achievement 【点睛】[高分句型1] To convince her, I defended that if we wrote this article, we would be telling a lie. (运用了that引导宾语从句) [高分句型2] Many were disappointed with Perry’s sudden departure, but were comforted by the fact that he was in good care. (运用了that引导同位语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。Text one, john, do you want to watch a film at home this weekend? No, after a week of work, I want to go out. How about hiking through the forest? good. It's been a while since our last type through the fish river canyon. Text too. Hi tim. Let's meet at the entrance to the theatre at seven o'clock. Better still, we can meet at the tasty and burger to have a nice meal first. All right, when shall we meet? Then I get off at work. Six o'clock. P, M, so I can meet you half an hour after that. Text three, so what kind of experience do you have? After . graduation, i've been working at the export sales department of universal clothing company. That company is very different from our company. But idea with sales there, just like what I hope to do here. Text for what do you think of this sweater is IT appropriate for today? Well, you're going to an introduction into the new job instead of a garden party. I think something former will be Better. 哼，i'd Better change into a dress. After all, i'll meet my colleagues for the first time. Text five, you really did a good job, dian. We're thinking of giving you a Christmas bonus. Thank you. But I can't take credit for that because it's a team project and IT was a joint effort. 第一节到此结束。第二节，听下面五段对话或独白。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。听第六段材料，回答第六至第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Text six hi Laura. Would you like to play table tennis with me? I've never played IT before, but I can give you a shot. great. I'm sure you like IT. You seem really crazy about table tennis. Don't too. Yes, I do. It's my favorite sport. Well, i'll introduce the rules of table tennis to you first. Allen, i've watched some matches on T. V. I'm familiar with the rules. good. I'll go home to get my table tennis bats and let's meet in the sports center in an hour. Hi Lauren, would you like to play table tennis with me? I've never played IT before, but I can give you a shot. great. I'm sure you're like IT. You seem really crazy about table tennis. Don't too. Yes, I do. It's my favorite sport. Well, i'll introduce the rules of table tennis to you first. Allen. I've watched some matches on T. V. I'm familiar with the rules. good. I'll go home to get my table tennis bets and let's meet in the sports center in an hour. 听第七段材料，回答第八至第13个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。77，Julia, who is the creative person that you admire? Well, I really admire mr. Tom, who is an extremely creative math teacher. Why do you admire him? For me, math is quite boring because I have to work with long numbers. I used to hate math so much before I had lessons with mr. tom. He has thousands of ways to teach that boring subject, which inspires me a lot. What is he like? He has a good sense of humor. He always tells jokes, and we just can't help laughing. All my classmates just love and respect him for his creative teaching. Do you think creativity can be learned and practiced? Yes, I definitely do. Creativity, like any other qualities, can be trained. How is creativity important and study your work? IT generates energy and makes things more inspiring. Without creativity, work and study are just dully entiring. Julia, who is the creative person that you admire? Well, I really admire mr. Tom, who is an extremely creative math teacher. Why do you admire him? For me, math is quite boring because I have to work with long numbers. I used to hate math so much before I had lessons with mr. tom. He has thousands of ways to teach that boring subject, which inspires me a lot. What is he like? He has a good sense of humor. He always tells jokes, and we just can't help laughing. All my classmates just love and respective for his creative teaching. Do you think creativity can be learned and practiced? Yes, I definitely do. Creativity, like any other qualities, can be trained. How is creativity important and study your work? IT generates energy and makes things more inspiring. Without creativity, work and study are just dully entiring. 听第八段材料，回答第11至第13 3个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Text eight, can we share this cab? Where are you . going to fifth avenue? And that's where . i'm going to. great. It's hard to catch a cb at this time. I know. Are you going to work? No, I meeting some friends at a restaurant. Is IT the new tight place? yes. Have you been there? Yeah. how is IT? It's pretty good. Oh. good. Is my first time trying thai. I food. really, everything is freshly made. That's good to here. I'm a little picky about food. I hope you like IT. thanks. Where are you going work? Where do you work? I'm a chef at the new thai restaurant. That's awesome. Let the chef know what you think later. If you like IT, you make IT . a free desert. You are funny. Can we share this cab? Where are you . going to fifth avenue and the main street? That's where i'm going to. great. It's hard to catch a cb at this time. I know. Are you going to work? No, I meeting some friends at a restaurant. Is that the new type place? Yes, have you been there? Yeah. how is IT? It's pretty good. Oh. good. Is my first time trying thai. I food. really, everything is freshly made. That's good to here. I'm a little picky about food. I hope you like. IT, thanks. Where are you going work? Where do you work? I'm a chef at the new thai restaurant. That's awesome. Let the chef know what you think later. If you like IT, you make IT . a free dessert. You're funny. 听第九段材料，回答第14至第17 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Text nine joe, I hate to back out at the eleven hour, but mark, I aren't able to make IT to your dinner party tomorrow night. What a pity. Did something come up? Yes, we have to go to a party at mark cousins house market told me about IT a couple of weeks ago, but IT slipped to my mind. You're going to be missing out on my great meal. I feel so sorry. You must think i'm forgetful. Don't sweat IT. These things often happen. Let me make IT up to you. I'd like you and your family to come to dinner at my place next saturday. Okay, that sounds good. Oh, I just remembered carres parents are coming to visit us next saturday. Then how about next . sunday deal? Joe, I hate to back out at the eleven hour, but mark and I aren't able to make IT to your dinner party tomorrow night. What a pity. Did something come up? Yes, we have to go to a party at mark cousins house market. Told me about IT a couple of weeks ago, but I slipped to my mind. You're going to be missing out on my great meal. I feel so sorry. You must think i'm forgetful. Don't sweat. These things often happen. Let me make IT up to you. I'd like you and your family to come to dinner at my place next saturday. Okay, that sounds good. Oh, I just remembered carres parents are coming to visit us next saturday. Then how about next . sunday deal? 听第十段材料，回答第18至第23个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Text, ten english movies will have you practicing your pronunciation with their songs to falling in love with characters, love stories. That's why I want to share my favourite films to learn english with movies and give you some tips to help you learn new words and phrases while you watch. Choose an interesting movie. If you're bored, paying attention for more than one and a half hours will be difficult. I remember when I was a child, I had to watch hours and hours of really old movies, like singing in the rain and mary poppins to learn english. I didn't hate them, but I didn't feel excited when watching these films. Listen and repeat. If there's a part you don't understand, rewind, listen to IT again and try to repeat what is being said. This will help you grasp with the situation and practice your principle. Keep a movie journal while watching your movies, paul the video, when you hear something that seems useful and write IT down in a journal, this way, you are collecting authentic real life phrases that you can practice and use on your english speaking friends in the future, check out flew into you. If keeping a movie journal and looking upwards in your dictionary sounds like a lot of work, and you are open to watching other phone videos, you can also try fluent. You fluent. You has thousands of authentic videos for learning english, including movie trailers, music videos and TV shows. Each video comes with subtitles, definitions and example sentences. English movies will have you practicing your pronunciation with their songs to falling in love with characters, love stories. That's why I want to share my favourite films to learn english with movies and give you some tips to help you learn new words and phrases while you watch. Choose an interesting movie. If you're bored, paying attention for more than one and a half hours will be difficult. I remember when I was a child, I had to watch hours and hours of really old movies, like singing in the rain and mary pops to learn english. I didn't hate them, but I didn't feel excited when watching these films. Listen and repeat. If there's a part you don't understand, rewind, listen to IT again and try to repeat what is being said. This will help you grasped the situation and practice your principle. Keep a movie journal while watching your movies, paul, the video, when you hear something that seems useful and write IT down in a journal this way, you are collecting authentic real life phrases that you can practice and use on your english speaking friends in the future. Check out flew into you. If keeping a movie journal and looking upwards in your dictionary sounds like a lot of work, and you are open to watching other phone videos, you can also try fluent. You fluent. You has thousands of authentic videos for learning english, including movie trailers, music videos and TV shows. Each video comes with subtitles, definitions and example sentences. 第二节到此结束。听力部分到此结束。 北仑中学2024学年第二学期高二年级期初考试英语试卷 （全年级+外高班使用） 命题：高二英语备课组 审题：高二英语备课组 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】 What will the speakers do this weekend? A. Stay at home. B. Go on a hike. C. See a movie. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will the speakers probably meet? A. At 6:30 pm. B. At 7:00 pm. C. At 7:30 pm. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the woman doing? A. Learning sales skills. B. Exchanging experience. C. Conducting an interview. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers talking about? A. How to greet new colleagues. B. What to wear for a special occasion. C. Whether to go to a garden party together. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man mean? A. He didn’t get the credit. B. He did well in the project. C. He can’t accept the reward. 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。听每段对话或独自前，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. Why does the man talk to the woman? A. To invite her to play a sport. B. To introduce his favorite sport. C. To teach her the rules of a sport. 7. What will the speakers do in an hour? A. Watch a match. B. Play table tennis. C. Learn a new sport. 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 is probably the woman? A. A trainer. B. A teacher. C. A student. 9. What does the woman say about Mr. Tom? A. He likes laughing in class. B. His teaching inspires her a lot. C. He learns creativity in his work. 10. What do we know about the woman? A. She used to teach math. B. She is a creative person. C. She admires her math teacher. 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 probable relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Strangers. C. Driver and passenger 12. What do the man and woman both want to do next? A. Try Thai food. B. Find a taxi. C. Go to a restaurant. 13. Why does the man know the new Thai place? A. He works there. B. The chef there is funny. C. Its free dessert is awesome. 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. What will the woman do tomorrow night? A. Attend a party. B. See her cousin. C. Prepare a meal. 15. How does the man feel at first? A. Upset. B. Disappointed. C. Anxious. 16. What can we learn about the woman? A. She is forgetful recently. B. She fails to keep her word. C. She will go to Joe’s house at 11. 17. What will the man do next Sunday? A. Visit Carol’s parents. B. Invite the woman again. C. Have supper with the woman. 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】 18. What is the speaker doing? A. Introduce English learning strategies. B. Share her viewing experience with listeners. C. Give tips on how to learn English through movies. 19. What does the speaker suggest listeners do? A. Note down everything you hear. B. Choose a film you’re interested in. C. Practice pronunciation with friends. 20. What can people do on FluentU? A. Watch fun videos. B. Keep a movie journal. C. Use authentic real-life phrases. 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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Seeking to embark on a vacation with your quadrupedal companion？Presented herein are the most accommodating establishments for pets across the United Kingdom. Sentry Mead, situated on the Isle of Wight, is a resplendently adorned retreat featuring quaint chambers. Patrons revel in an array of delightful amenities such as copious volumes of literature, delectable homemade confections, and even a diverse selection of pillows from which to choose. Canines are greeted with a receptacle for sustenance positioned at the entrance and are permitted access to nearly every locale within the premises, with the exception of the dining chamber. Additional comforts are provided specifically for these four-legged guests, including supplementary blankets, leisurely strolls from the abode's threshold to the picturesque Alum Bay, and upon their return, an assortment of treats and towels to ensure their contentment. No. Twenty 9, nestled in Norfolk, presents a vibrant and fashionable ambiance, replete with endearingly eccentric characteristics. The accommodations are capacious and luminous, each designated with the moniker of a renowned figure from the realms of music or cinema. Our canine guests are presented with their own “fur baby welcome present,” which comprises a delectable morsel, feeding vessels, and a bathrobe for added coziness. A spa shower situated in the garden serves to cleanse the sand from one's companion after an extensive day frolicking on the beach, prior to retiring to the bar in unison. Mayfair Townhouse, located in the bustling metropolis of London, spans a series of interconnected townhouses along the charming Half Moon Street. Within its walls, it exudes a wealth of character and a hint of peculiarity, with subtle references to the illustrious author Oscar Wilde. Juvenile canines are afforded complimentary lodging and are bestowed with a blanket, a feeding bowl, and an exuberantly named “screaming” ball to accompany them during their sojourn. Adjacent to the establishment lies the verdant Green Park, offering an ideal locale for a leisurely promenade, and your pet is more than welcome to join you in the sophisticated bar for a refreshing “Pawsecco.” Halfway Bridge, found in the heart of the South Downs national park in West Sussex, is a genial village tavern with lodging facilities, renowned for its sumptuous culinary offerings. Select chambers are designated as pet-friendly, providing access to a garden for our canine visitors. In addition to a comfortable bed, a feeding bowl, and a savory sausage breakfast, the bar offers an assortment of treats tailored for four-legged patrons, and a water receptacle is readily available to quench their thirst. 21. Which hotel might be favoured by a literature lover？ ______ A. Sentry Mead & Halfway Bridge. B. No. Twenty 9 & Mayfair Townhouse. C. Sentry Mead & Mayfair Townhouse. D. No. Twenty 9 & Halfway Bridge. 22. What is unique to Mayfair Townhouse for puppies？ ______ A. Getting a new toy. B. Enjoying a spa shower. C. Having a walk outdoors. D. Dining with their owners. 23. Who is this text intended for？ ______ A. Visitors to the UK. B. Four-legged friends. C. Pet owners. D. Travellers with puppies. B Possessing a considerable amount of familiarity with Toastmasters, an association dedicated to assisting individuals in surmounting the trepidation associated with public oratory, I became a member several years in the past, harboring aspirations of enhancing my own capabilities in addressing an audience. Subsequent to the delivery of one of my discourses, the remarks I garnered were rather severe. Irrespective of whether they were intended to be beneficial or not, the criticism was challenging to accept, and I couldn’t help but feel a sense of emotional distress. During my tenure with Toastmasters, I gleaned a multitude of insights, one of which pertained to the significance of efficacious feedback. For adults, embracing the critiques of others is a formidable task, even when such critiques are proffered with the best of intentions. Consequently, it is only logical to anticipate that children will encounter similar difficulties in this regard. However, the feedback that our progeny receive from educators and parental figures is instrumental in their overall growth and maturation. Thus, as parents, it is incumbent upon us to master the art of delivering feedback in a manner that is both effective and constructive, and we must also endeavor to educate our children on how to receive such feedback with an open mind and sagacious discernment. The manner in which parents convey their feedback is of equal import to the precise terminology employed. It is entirely feasible to have the most altruistic of intentions, yet if the feedback is communicated ineptly, it can prove to be detrimental rather than advantageous. Establishing a domestic environment that is both welcoming and secure for the reception and assimilation of feedback is of paramount importance. Particularly within the dynamic between a child and their parent, the feedback exchanged should be salutary, edifying, and consistent. The choice of words utilized is equally significant. In an article published in The New York Times, authored by Dr. Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist affiliated with the Wharton School, he posits that employing nouns as opposed to verbs when encouraging children is “22 to 29 percent more effective.” However, when dispensing negative feedback, it is generally more advantageous to utilize verbs. The feedback provided by a parent serves as the foundational framework that shapes how a child will subsequently manage their internal dialogue. To illustrate, consider a conversation you might engage in with your child regarding their aspirations. Your feedback has the potential not only to spur them to concentrate on their current position but also to reflect upon the progress they have made thus far. This type of feedback can act as a catalyst, propelling them forward to achieve their ultimate objectives. 24. Why does the author mention his experience with Toastmasters? A. To tell us what is good feedback. B. To tell us to join Toastmasters. C. To show the main function of feedback. D. To show the necessity of proper feedback. 25. Which of the following feedback is effective according to Dr. Adam Grant? ①You’re a big helper. ②You’re a poor math learner. ③You’ve been helpful this afternoon. ④You didn’t do well on this math test. A. ①② B. ①④ C. ②③ D. ③④ 26. What does the underlined word “spur” in the last paragraph mean? A. Limit. B. Monitor. C. Persuade. D. Inspire. 27. Which can be the best title for the passage? A. The way to respond to feedback B. The value of accepting feedback C How to give effective feedback D. How to become a better speaker C Workers, especially “knowledge workers” who can work from anywhere, have been fighting for more control over their time. While working from home in 2020 and 2021, they demonstrated to their bosses that they are able to maintain, or in some cases even increase their productivity while working flexibly. Their bosses, on the other hand, have been pulling them in the opposite direction, fighting to get workers back into the offices. This struggle has led to a significant number of employees quitting or “the Great Resignation”. While these issues have gained attention recently, they are not new. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, resignations have been steadily increasing for more than a decade. Part of the reason for this increase, it seems, is that workers have been contemplating the kinds of lives they want and reflecting on the role they want work to play in their lives. The reality is that people spend a lot of their lives working, and because of that, people’s day-to-day work experiences have a substantial impact on how satisfied they are with their lives. Does having control over their time actually make workers happier and more likely to stay in their jobs? To find out, we analyzed survey data from a wide group of people. We found that those with more control over their time had the highest job satisfaction and overall happiness. In contrast, people who felt they never had enough time reported less satisfaction with both work and life. These findings suggest that job satisfaction relies more on having control over time than on the amount of work done. Employees seek flexibility to better manage their personal and professional lives, such as fitting in exercise. Employers should listen to workers and develop flexible policies, including remote and hybrid (混合的) options. This can lead to more satisfied employees and help companies keep their best talent. Ultimately, when employees feel they have control over their time, they tend to be happier at work and in life. 28. What can we infer about people working from home according to the text? A. They are highly productive. B. They are deeply disturbed. C. They become less efficient. D. They tend to talk in person. 29. What does the author think causes “the Great Resignation”? A. The rapidly changing workplace. B. A conflict between workers and employers. C. The desire to sharpen the soft skills. D. A lack of room available for personal growth. 30. What does the underlined word “contemplating” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Tolerating. B. Considering. C. Suspecting. D. Criticizing. 31 What is the author’s suggestion for employers? A. Meet employees’ diverse needs. B. Provide modern workplaces. C. Cut down on their living expenses. D. Employ lower-paid workers. D Negative news stories about social media platforms appear to be highly effective at pressuring companies into changing their policies. Katzenbach at the University of Bremen analyzed policy changes across Facebook, Twitter (now X) and YouTube between 2006 and 2024, as well as how media reporting from 26major English-language publications affected their policies. “There are significantly more changes in the policies by the platforms in the weeks and months after an increase of negative reporting,” says Katzenbach. For every negative story about a platform, the possibility of that platform changing its user policies increased by 6 per cent. To measure negative reporting, the researchers looked at the content of news stories using an AI model that classifies emotions. The AI had been trained on a dataset of 11,000 news stories about US politics. Facebook was the subject of the most negative reporting, with around 37 per cent of news stories from the 26 major English-language publications being seen as negative. Around 26 per cent of reporting about YouTube and Twitter was considered negative. The percentage of negative reporting about all platforms significantly increased after 2018, when accusing of the misuse of Facebook user data by the consulting firm Cambridge Analytica came to light. “We’ve seen that platforms do respond to public criticism,” says Katzenbach. For example, in 2014, a campaign called Free the Nipple pressured Facebook into allowing users to post photos of breastfeeding. However, those rules, and how they are enforced (强制实行), remain a topic of debate. Meta’s oversight board (监督委员会)told the platform to explain its policies in January 2024 following confusion over what did and didn’t break policy. Carolina at Northumbria University says a more active approach is needed to regulate social media platforms, including laws that check how policies affect users. “We’ re taking for granted that platforms are always going to run the system as they are — while we need to hold them far more responsible than that,”Katzenbach agrees with this view. “Definitely you need regulation, and strong regulation,” he says. “Media reporting cannot replace that.” 32. What’s the main focus of Katzenbach’s analysis of social media platforms? A. User behavior patterns on social media. B. Policy changes and media influence. C. Technological advancements of platforms. D. Advertising strategies on social media. 33. What caused a sharp increase in negative reporting after 2018? A. A new AI measurement system. B. The exposure of a data issue. C. The increased public criticism. D. The growth of social media users. 34. How does the author explain the platforms’ response to public criticism? A. By quoting official statements. B. By presenting statistical data. C. By conducting a public survey. D. By giving a specific example. 35. What can be the best title of the text? A. Social Media: Policy Shifts in the Media Focus B. Social Media: Advertising Trends and Their Impacts C. Social Media: User Reactions and Platform Responses D. Social Media: Technological Innovations and Challenges 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to Make Eye Contact Making eye contact can be tricky, especially if you are shy, or nervous. But good eye-contact is important for building trust and engaging an audience. ____36____ Turning your shoulders and head to face the other person’s eyes. Opening up your body to the other person helps to tell him you are listening, engaged, and ready to communicate. ____37____ Position yourself a few feet away from the other person’s face, which ensures a respectful distance while still maintaining a sense of closeness. Choosing a focal point near the eyes. Most commonly, this is one of the other person’s eyes. But if you do feel uncomfortable, you can also avoid their eyes in a wise way. ____38____ You can also choose to look under or above the eyes, or at a certain point around the ear. Bear in mind that maintaining eye contact with the help of an appropriate focal point is an effective way to show sincerity. ____39____ Think of how you would look at a painting or great view — you are not focusing intently on them, but instead looking at them gently. So, relax your gaze (注视) by breathing slowly as you make gentle eye-contact and nodding occasionally while you listen. Breaking eye contact briefly every 5-15 seconds. ____40____ While you don’t need to count the seconds, you should look away every once in a while to keep the conversation light and easy, but only for a few seconds. Some casual ways to do so include: laughing, nodding, and acknowledging the other person; looking at the sky; looking off to the side briefly, as if remembering something or running your hands through your hair. A. Making gentle eye-contact. B. Looking between their eyes is a good choice. C. It also makes eye contact more natural to maintain. D. Below are the reasons why you should make eye contact. E. Avoiding hesitant eye contact in a formal and important meeting. F. Too much eye-contact can be as uncomfortable as none at all. G. All it takes is a little practice to confidently hold someone’s gaze. 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下列短文，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。 Before graduation, I asked my adviser for feedback on areas where I could improve. It felt ____41____ to receive high marks for leadership, communication, and my ability to work independently. But when it ____42____ to attention to detail, she gave me an “OK.” As a scientist, that hurt a bit. At first, I ____43____ with this. But it’s true that focusing on the tiny details isn’t something I ____44____ excel at, or even enjoy as much as my ____45____ do. I knew all this at some level. Still, hearing it from my adviser pushed me to really____46____ my strengths and interest. So after I finished my Ph.D., I explored different ____47____. Being honest with myself about my strengths and interest ____48____ led me to my job in health care communications. In my current role, I help companies tell their ____49____. I take complex scientific information and turn it into something _____50_____ and engaging that non-scientists can understand. Looking back, I’m so grateful for that _____51_____ from my adviser, painful though it was, because it set my career on a new _____52_____. I think a lot of us get caught up in what we think we’re supposed to be good at, instead of focusing on what we’re _____53_____. For me, that feedback gave me _____54_____ to step away from the idea that I had to fit into a certain mold (模式) as a scientist. Instead, I _____55_____ a career that lets me use my strengths and do something I truly enjoy. 41. A. astonishing B. comforting C. convincing D. depressing 42. A. turned B. meant C. came D. started 43. A. agreed B. stayed C. ended D. struggled 44. A. naturally B. slightly C. physically D. sincerely 45. A. parents B. followers C. students D. classmates 46. A. part from B. show off C. reflect on D. give up 47 A. cities B. careers C. subjects D. universities 48. A. regularly B. straightly C. ultimately D. probably 49. A. jokes B. secrets C. truths D. stories 50. A. clear B. annoying C. uncertain D. tough 51. A. praise B. protest C. comment D. complaint 52. A. hook B. track C. coast D. edge 53. A. drawn to B. trained as C. accused of D. prevented from 54. A. criticism B. punishment C. forgiveness D. permission 55. A. quit B. found C. created D. required 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。 On December 4, 2024, UNESCO officially announced the recognition of the Spring Festival, social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of the traditional new year, ____56____ an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The Spring Festival, ____57____ (root) in the Chinese culture with celebrations of various forms, is a time ____58____ people say goodbye to winter and welcome spring through precious traditions such as spring cleaning, red ____59____ (decorate) and festive family dinners. The festival’s dragon and lion dances, accompanied by rhythmic drumbeats, are believed to drive away evil spirits ____60____ bring blessings. From busy Chinatowns in New York and London to community events across Africa and South America, the festival’s influence goes beyond cultural and geographical boundaries. More than just a cultural tradition, the Spring Festival serves as a ____61____ (globe) celebration of unity and joy. Through different parades, fairs, and workshops on Chinese crafts, it invites people from all walks of life to experience its inclusive and festive spirit. Among the festival’s cherished traditions ____62____ (be) the giving of red envelopes, or “hongbao,” symbolizing wishes for good fortune and blessings in the new year. The color red dominates the festival’s design, ____63____ (represent) happiness, family reunions, and collective celebration. In an increasingly divided world, the Spring Festival stands as a powerful reminder of humanity’s shared values. As the Year of the Snake ____64____ (approach), the festival promises to bring even more joy and unity. UNESCO’s acknowledgment marks the beginning of _____65_____ new chapter, ensuring that these traditions will inspire generations to come. 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分 15 分) 66. 假设你是李华，你校下周日有两个志愿者活动同时举行，一个在火车站，另一个在市文化博物馆。你的交换生朋友Peter不知道选择哪一个参加，写信向你寻求建议。请你写一封回信，内容包括： 1. 给出建议； 2. 说明理由。 注意： 1. 写作词数为80左右； 2. 请按照如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Peter, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节(满分 25 分) 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇 完整的短文。 In our weekly staff meeting, our editor Ashley was not pleased with the quality of our reporting. “Our readership is way down. We need better stories for this Thursday’s school newspaper. Does anybody have any ideas?” she said. I handed her my article about our basketball team beating Deerfield High School the previous night by one point. “Sports stories are fun,” she said, “but not good enough for the front page. We need something to really get people ‘s attention.” After our meeting, we left the newsroom together and heard someone screaming, “Perry is missing!” Perry was a big red parrot and had been our school mascot (吉祥物) for ten years. He played an important role in students’ lives, both in and out of class. He had also been a constant presence at school events, inspiring a sense of unity among students. Everyone gathered around Perry’s empty cage, heartbroken. Suddenly, a student from the crowd came over and showed me a photo. “You’re a reporter for the school paper, right? I happened to take this yesterday,” he said. In the photo was a Deerfield High School basketball player with something large hidden under his shirt around the size of a parrot. “He must have stolen Perry to get back at us for winning the game!” Ashley cried. We hurried back to the newsroom, agreeing to run the photo on the front page with the headline “Deerfeld Stole Perry.” “This is just the story we need. Everyone will read it,” Ashley said confidently. After she left, I took a closer look at the photo. The clock in the background read 4:15 pm, but our game against Deerfield hadn’t started until 4:30 pm. Why would the boy have taken Perry before we even played? An uneasy feeling came over me that we might have falsely accused someone. I went to Perry’s usual caretaker to ask if he knew Perry was missing. ”He’s not missing. He’s retired. He’s ready for some quieter days,“ he said. Learning the truth, I immediately told Ashley and suggested writing a story to say goodbye to Perry. 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。 To my surprise, Ashley insisted on reporting the “Deerfield Stole Perry” story. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On Thursday the paper came out with the headline “Bye-Bye, Perry” on the front page. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$