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丰城九中 2024-2025 学年下学期高二开学考试 英语试卷 考试时间：120 分钟，试卷总分：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 does the woman think the future will bring? A. Flying cars. B. High-speed cars. C. Self-driving cars. 2. How will the man probably get to Ditan Park? A. By subway. B. By bus. C. On foot. 3. What will the speakers probably do this weekend? A. Clean the city river. B. Plant some trees. C. Attend a class. 4. What makes up the lowest percentage of communication according to the man? A. Words. B. Body language. C. Tone of voice. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Gifts from rich people. B. News about space travel. C. A birthday party for a friend. 第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分） 听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小 题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 、7 题。 6. Where does the conversation probably take place? A At home. B. In the school. C. In a game store. 7. What subject does Mrs. Smart probably teach? A. Math. B. English. C. Geography. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。 8. How is the man feeling? A. Surprised. B. Relaxed. C. Tired. 9. Where did the man spend most of his holiday? A. On the farm. B. On the beach. C. In the park. 10. What does the man say about Hawaiian boats? A. They are made of a single tree. B. They are covered in interesting designs. C. They were originally inspired by Maori culture. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。 11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Gym manager and employee. B. Teacher and student. C. Sports coach and athlete. 12. Why was the man late again? A. He got too much schoolwork. B. He was not willing to train hard. C. He had to meet with a great boxer. 13. What’s the woman like? A. Strict. B. Hard-working. C. Understanding. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 16 题。 14. What does the woman think of living in space? A. Boring. B. Scary. C. Challenging. 15. What was quite hard for the woman on the space station? A. Falling asleep. B. Washing her hair. C. Running experiments. 16. What do we know about astronauts on the space station? A. They are not very busy with work. B. They experience more nighttime there. C. They watch films or play games for fun. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。 17. Where did the speaker see the report? A. On TV. B. In a newspaper. C. On the Internet. 18. What will become normal over the next 10 years? A. Working from home. B. Working while traveling. C. Working less each week. 19. What is the Microsoft app expected to do? A. Force people to leave their offices. B. Help people separate work life from home life. C. Provide people with relevant traffic information. 20. How will people pay for goods in the future according to the journalist? A. With their phones. B. With their cards. C. With their faces. 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A 、B 、C 和 D ）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Some countries stand out as particularly attractive destinations for people trying to move abroad — expatriates (abb. expat) due to their welcoming atmosphere, economic opportunities, and high quality of life. Here are a few of the best countries to consider for your new home: Canada: Known for its stunning natural landscapes, Canada consistently ranks among the top destinations for expats. With a strong economy, excellent healthcare system, and diverse cultural scene, Canada offers abundant opportunities for career advancement, outdoor recreation, and community engagement. Plus, it’s an easy move with minimal culture shock and expense. Australia: With its sunny climate, laid-back lifestyle, and thriving economy, Australia is a popular choice for expats seeking adventure. The country’s strong job market and world-class education system make it an attractive destination for professionals, students, and families alike. Australia’s immigration policies are stricter, though. It’s easier to move to Australia if you are considered a skilled worker, have a work permit, and have already secured a job. Germany: Renowned for its high-quality infrastructure, efficient public services, and robust economy, Germany is a magnet for expats seeking stability and prosperity. Germany offers a high standard of living and abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth. While things are certainly different than in America, you won’t experience too much culture shock in Germany. Singapore: As a global hub for finance, technology, and innovation, Singapore attracts expats from around the world with its dynamic economy and urban lifestyle. Singapore offers a safe and welcoming environment for residents with its modern facilities and pristine communities. 1. Which country will a person enjoying natural beauty choose to move to? A. Canada. B. Australia. C. Germany. D. Singapore. 2. Who will find immigration to Australia easier? A. One who likes adventures. B. One who has a tight budget. C. One who values personal growth. D. One who has received a job offer there. 3. What does the four countries have in common? A. Great economy. B. Pleasant climate. C. Abundant opportunities. D. Minimal cultural shock. 【答案】1. A 2. D 3. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了几个对于想要移居国外的人来说极具吸引力的国家，包括加拿大、澳大利亚、德国和新加坡，分别阐述了它们各自的优势特点等内容。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章对加拿大的描述“Canada: Known for its stunning natural landscapes, Canada consistently ranks among the top destinations for expats(加拿大：因其令人惊叹的自然景观而闻名，一直是外派人员的首选目的地之一)”可知，一个喜欢自然美景的人会选择移居加拿大，故选A项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据关于澳大利亚的内容“It’s easier to move to Australia if you are considered a skilled worker, have a work permit, and have already secured a job.(如果你被视为技术工人、有工作许可证并且已经获得一份工作，移居澳大利亚会更容易)”可知，已经收到澳大利亚工作邀请的人移民到那儿会更容易，故选D项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。文中提到加拿大“With a strong economy (有着强劲的经济)”；澳大利亚“With its sunny climate, laid-back lifestyle, and thriving economy (有着阳光明媚的气候、悠闲的生活方式和蓬勃发展的经济)”；德国 “Renowned for its high-quality infrastructure, efficient public services, and robust economy (以高质量的基础设施、高效的公共服务和强劲的经济而闻名)”；新加坡“As a global hub for finance, technology, and innovation, Singapore attracts expats from around the world with its dynamic economy and urban lifestyle.(作为全球金融、技术和创新中心，新加坡以其充满活力的经济和都市生活方式吸引着来自世界各地的外派人员)”可知，四个国家的描述中均提到了蓬勃发展的经济，由此可以推断出，这四个国家的共同之处是都有着不错的经济状况，故选A项。 B Our ship sailed on the sea into the Earth’s night. Here, there was no visible light from the Sun or the Earth Engines. But as we looked up, we children saw the starry sky for the first time in our lives. How breathtakingly beautiful it was! Ms Xing put an arm around us while pointing at the sky with her other hand. “Look, children! That is Proxima Centauri (比邻星), our new home!” With these words, tears ran slowly down her face. Before long, we were all in tears—even the captain and crew. We all looked in the direction that Ms Xing was pointing. There was only one point of light among the twinkling stars that shined constantly: Proxima Centauri—the only source of hope and comfort for a hundred future generations. “Whatever risks we might take, we will finally make it there!” said the captain, in an assured voice. On our way back from the sea, we saw the first sign that Earth had begun its journey. In the night sky, a huge comet had appeared. It was the Moon, abandoned by humankind. Lunar Engines had been installed to the Moon to force it out of its orbit so that a disastrous crash could be avoided as the Earth sped up and moved away. As it progressed, the gravitational tide of the Moon caused the ocean to swell, creating gigantic waves. We quickly got off the ship to our destination in the Southern Hemisphere. The next few days were the countdown to our departure. Finally came the big day! As Earth Engines was set at a full power, we got immediately blinded by the bright light from it. This acceleration created massive tsunamis hundreds of meters high that crashed onto the coasts of every continent. Burning hot hurricanes roared through the boiling waves, screaming with wild fury and pulling up almost every tree on Earth. Our Earth with its blue tail cutting through the darkness of space, had set out on its long journey, and with it went all of humankind. 4. Why did we all cry when looking up into the sky? A. Because we had to abandon the Earth. B. Because we were fascinated by the stars. C. Because we saw our new settlement. D. Because we felt lonely in the universe. 5. What was the function of the Lunar Engines? A. To protect the Earth from a deadly impact. B. To make sure the Moon runs in its orbit. C. To keep the moon at the same speed as the Earth. D. To shelter humans from the tide of the Moon. 6. Which of the following words can best describe the journey? A. Smooth and steady. B. Endless and hopeless. C. Exciting and entertaining. D. Ambitious and adventurous. 7. Where is the text probably taken from? A. A personal diary. B. A science fiction. C. A travel magazine. D. An academic article. 【答案】4. C 5. A 6. D 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是记叙文。讲述了人类因为未知原因，所有人类乘坐地球前往比邻星的故事。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Ms Xing put an arm around us while pointing at the sky with her other hand. “Look, children! That is Proxima Centauri (比邻星), our new home!” With these words, tears ran slowly down her face. Before long, we were all in tears—even the captain and crew. We all looked in the direction that Ms Xing was pointing. There was only one point of light among the twinkling stars that shined constantly: Proxima Centauri—the only source of hope and comfort for a hundred future generations.(Xing女士用一只手搂着我们，另一只手指着天空。“看，孩子!那是比邻星，我们的新家!”说着这些话，眼泪慢慢地顺着她的脸流了下来。没过多久，我们都流下了眼泪——包括船长和船员。我们都朝邢老师指的方向看。在不断闪烁的星星中，只有一个亮点：比邻星——它是未来一百代人希望和安慰的唯一来源)”可知，因为“我们”看到了新的定居点，所以“我们”在仰望天空的时候都会哭泣。故选C项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Lunar Engines had been installed to the Moon to force it out of its orbit so that a disastrous crash could be avoided as the Earth sped up and moved away.(月球发动机被安装在月球上，以迫使它脱离其轨道，以便在地球加速和远离时避免灾难性的撞击)”可知，月球引擎的功能是为了保护地球免受致命的撞击。故选A项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Our Earth, with its blue tail cutting through the darkness of space, had set out on its long journey, and with it went all of humankind.(我们的地球，带着蓝色的尾巴划过黑暗的太空，开始了它的漫长旅程，全人类也随之而去)”可知，述这次旅行，人类不但自己出发了，还带上了地球本身，所以是雄心勃勃且富有冒险精神。故选D项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Our Earth, with its blue tail cutting through the darkness of space, had set out on its long journey, and with it went all of humankind.(我们的地球，带着蓝色的尾巴划过黑暗的太空，开始了它的漫长旅程，全人类也随之而去)”以及纵观全文内容可知，本文主要讲述了所有人类乘坐地球前往比邻星的故事，所以应是来自一篇篇科幻小说。故选B项。 C Math might be a constant in school, but how it is taught has changed a lot in recent years. One primary motivation for those changes-including the 2010 passage of the Common Core math educational standards—is to prepare students for a more unpredictable and complex future. “Mostly gone are the days when teachers would lecture at the front of the classroom while students quietly took notes. Now, teachers present a few concepts, and then students work together to solve problems in different ways,” says Maria Klawe, president of Math for America, a nonprofit dedicated to helping math and science teachers. However, for many parents, helping their kids with homework has become daunting, as modern methods seem unfamiliar from what they learned in school. A 2021 survey showed more than half of parents feel hopeless when trying to help their kids with homework. So, how is today’s math different—and why is it so essential for tomorrow’s society? Before Common Core math, “Answers were valued over process,” says Jyung, a math teacher. Students were taught to follow strict, step-by-step methods to obtain the correct answer, but these didn’t necessarily make sense to them. But when that approach is used, “Students are unable to apply the concepts to real-world problems or unable to solve very highly complex math problems,” she says. Under Common Core, the focus has shifted. Perhaps the biggest change, though, is the way students tackle problems. Instead of just a handful of methods, Jyung now sees students using various strategies to solve problems—giving them the freedom to choose the best approach. Now, even mistakes are part of the learning process. “As math educators, we believe in productive struggle, like struggling is actually good. That’s where learning happens,” she says. 8. What does the Common Core math educational standards aim to achieve? A. Equip students with the ability to solve problems. B. Motivate students to study harder. C. Prepare students for future exams. D. Improve students’ scores. 9. What does the underlined word “daunting” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Embarrassing. B. Satisfying. C. Rewarding. D. Discouraging. 10. What was the problem of the old method? A. Students can rarely apply math knowledge to practical problems. B. Students find it challenging. C. The math problems are too complex. D. The method is too strict. 11. What does the author intend to express in the last paragraph? A. Remembering various strategies is the key to solving problems. B. Students have the freedom to choose what to learn. C. Math knowledge is less important than tackling problems. D. Mistakes are a significant part of learning. 【答案】8. A 9. D 10. A 11. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了美国采用的新的数学教学方法。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“One primary motivation for those changes—including the 2010 passage of the Common Core math educational standards—is to prepare students for a more unpredictable and complex future.(这些变化——包括2010年通过的Common Core数学教育标准——的一个主要动机是让学生为更加不可预测和复杂的未来做好准备)”可知Common Core数学教育标准是为了让学生为更加不可预测和复杂的未来做好准备，即培养学生解决问题的能力。故选A。 【9题详解】 词句猜测题。根据下文“A 2021 survey showed more than half of parents feel hopeless when trying to help their kids with homework.(2021年的一项调查显示，超过半数的家长在尝试帮助孩子做作业时感到绝望。)”可知，因为现代方法似乎与他们在学校学到的不同，所以许多家长觉得帮助孩子做作业这件事很令人沮丧，所以daunting的意思是“令人沮丧的”，与Discouraging意思接近。故选D。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Students were taught to follow strict, step-by-step methods to obtain the correct answer, but these didn’t necessarily make sense to them. But when that approach is used, ‘Students are unable to apply the concepts to real-world problems or unable to solve very highly complex math problems,’ she says.(学生们被教导遵循严格的、一步一步的方法来获得正确答案，但这些方法对他们来说并不一定有意义。但当使用这种方法时，‘学生们无法将这些概念应用到现实世界的问题中，或者无法解决非常复杂的数学问题，’她说。)”可知，旧方法的问题是学生们无法将这些概念应用到现实世界的问题中，即很少能将数学知识应用到实际问题中。故选A。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Now, even mistakes are part of the learning process. ‘As math educators, we believe in productive struggle, like struggling is actually good. That’s where learning happens,’ she says.(现在，即使是错误也是学习过程的一部分。‘作为数学教育者，我们相信富有成效的奋斗，就像奋斗实际上是件好事。这就是学习发生的地方，’她说。)”可知，作者在最后一段想要表达的是错误是学习的重要组成部分。故选D。 D Taking good care of your teeth may be linked to better brain health, according to a study published in the July 5, 2023, online issue of Neurology. “Our study found that gum (牙龈) disease and tooth loss were linked to brain shrinkage (萎缩) in the hippocampus (海马体), which plays a role in memory and Alzheimer’s disease (阿尔兹海默病),” said study author Satoshi Yamaguchi, Ph.D. of Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan. The study involved 172 people without memory problems. Their average age was 67. Participants had dental exams and took memory tests at the beginning of the study. They also had brain scans to measure the volume of their hippocampus at the beginning of the study.  This was measured again four years later. For each participant, researchers counted the number of teeth and checked for amount of gum disease. Researchers found that the number of teeth and amount of gum disease was linked to changes in the left hippocampus of the brain. For people with mild gum disease, having fewer teeth was associated with a faster rate of brain shrinkage, which is the same for people with severe gum disease having more teeth. After adjusting for age, researchers found that for people with mild gum disease, the increase in the rate of brain shrinkage due to one less tooth was equal to nearly one year of brain aging. By contrast, for people with severe gum disease the increase in brain shrinkage due to one more tooth was equal to 1.3 years of brain aging. “These results highlight the importance of preserving the health of the teeth and not just maintaining the teeth,” Yamaguchi said. “The findings suggest that controlling the progression of gum disease through regular dental visits is crucial, and that teeth with severe gum disease may need to be removed and replaced with appropriate false ones.” Yamaguchi said future studies are needed with larger groups of people. The limitation of the study is that it was conducted in one region of Japan, so the results may not be applied to other locations. 12. What is Yamaguchi’s study mainly about? A. Causes of gum disease. B. The symptoms of brain shrinkage. C. Ways to take good care of one’s teeth. D. The connection between the teeth and the brain. 13. How did researchers reach the conclusion? A. By making comparisons. B. By referring to previous studies. C. By conducting a survey among dentists. D. By proving experts’ theory in experiments. 14. What do the research findings indicate? A. Gum disease is increasing among people. B. Keeping teeth healthy is of great importance. C. Removing natural teeth is bad for dental health. D Doing a routine dental checkup can avoid gum disease. 15. What is expected of the future studies according to Yamaguchi? A. Exploring treatments for gum disease. B. Seeking new methods to improve brain health. C. Involving people from other places in the research. D. Applying the research to relieve Alzheimer’s disease. 【答案】12. D 13. A 14. B 15. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。根据发表在2023年7月5日《神经病学》在线期刊上的一项研究，好好照顾你的牙齿可能与更好的大脑健康有关。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Our study found that gum (龈) disease and tooth loss were linked to brain shrinkage (萎缩) in the hippocampus (海马体) , which plays a role in memory and Alzheimer’s disease(我们的研究发现，牙龈疾病和牙齿脱落与海马体的大脑萎缩有关，海马体在记忆和阿尔茨海默病中起着重要作用)”可知，Yamaguchi的研究主要是关于牙齿健康与大脑之间的联系。故选D项。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Researchers found that the number of teeth and amount of gum disease was linked to changes in the left hippocampus of the brain. For people with mild gum disease, having fewer teeth was associated with a faster rate of brain shrinkage, which is the same for people with severe gum disease having more teeth. After adjusting for age, researchers found that for people with mild gum disease, the increase in the rate of brain shrinkage due to one less tooth was equal to nearly one year of brain aging. By contrast, for people with severe gum disease the increase in brain shrinkage due to one more tooth was equal to 1.3 years of brain aging.(研究人员发现，牙齿的数量和牙龈疾病的数量与大脑左侧海马体的变化有关。对于患有轻度牙龈疾病的人来说，牙齿较少与大脑萎缩速度更快有关，对于患有严重牙龈疾病的人来说，牙齿较多也是如此。在对年龄进行调整后，研究人员发现，对于患有轻度牙龈疾病的人来说，由于少了一颗牙齿而增加的大脑萎缩率相当于近一年的大脑衰老。相比之下，对于患有严重牙龈疾病的人来说，多一颗牙齿导致的大脑萎缩的增加相当于1.3年的大脑衰老。)”可知，研究人员是通过作比较来得出结论的。故选A项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“These results highlight the importance of preserving the health of the teeth and not just maintaining the teeth(这些结果突出了保护牙齿健康的重要性，而不仅仅是维护牙齿)”可知，研究结果表明保持牙齿健康非常重要。故选B项。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“The limitation of the study is that it was conducted in one region of Japan, so the results may not be applied to other locations. (这项研究的局限性在于它是在日本的一个地区进行的，因此结果可能不适用于其他地区。)”可知，目前的研究只局限于日本的一个地区，所以可以推测未来的研究希望会让其他地区的人参与进来。故选C项。 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Some children love reading, some dislike it, and many are in between. Most children and adults are drawn to reading materials that are engaging and understandable. ____16____ So building reading abilities is always a good idea. As a parent, you can help your child develop reading skills with enjoyable activities, some of which you might not have thought of as reading enrichment. Here are some easy reading strategies for parents to use at home. ____17____ When your child creates a story out loud or in written form, you can prompt more specific vocabulary and encourage your child to dive into descriptive details. This activity provides practice for thinking through logical sequences (顺序) and may motivate curiosity as a child looks for books in similar settings. Compare books to films. ____18____ If yes, talk about the similarities and differences between the two mediums. What did you each like or dislike about each form? Did your child prefer the book or the movie, and why? Encourage curiosity about vocabulary. As your child reads books, suggest that you look up difficult or unfamiliar words in the dictionary together. ____19____ This builds the skill of inference (推理), which is thinking through the possible answers based on the context. Strengthen spelling skills. If you are making flashcards with difficult words, have your child practice spelling the words out loud or on paper. Give your child the opportunity to double-check spelling and find mistakes independently. This is a great strategy to use throughout the year. ____20____ A. Create literature with your child. B. Help your child to make up better stories. C. Compare how they are similar and how they are different. D. But your child will eventually have to read uninteresting or complicated materials. E. Have your child read a book and then check out the video version of the book? F Consider making flashcards of these words and guessing the meanings before finding the definition. G. It teaches your child to self-correct and also reduces their fear of dealing with difficult words. 【答案】16. D 17. B 18. E 19. F 20. G 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了家长如何通过多种有趣且有效的策略帮助孩子提高阅读能力，涵盖了从创造故事到比较书籍与电影等多种方法。 【16题详解】 上文“Most children and adults are drawn to reading materials that are engaging and understandable. (大多数儿童和成年人都喜欢引人入胜且易于理解的阅读材料。)”说明大多数儿童和成年人喜欢引人入胜且易于理解的阅读材料，空处承上启下，结合下文“So building reading abilities is always a good idea. (所以培养阅读能力总是一个好主意。)”可知，空处应表示转折，说明除了引人入胜且易于理解的阅读材料外，还有其他阅读材料，D选项中“But”表示转折，指出“但你的孩子最终必须阅读无趣或复杂的材料”，符合语境。故选D。 【17题详解】 下文“When your child creates a story out loud or in written form, you can prompt more specific vocabulary and encourage your child to dive into descriptive details. (当你的孩子大声或书面创作故事时，你可以提示更具体的词汇，并鼓励你的孩子深入研究描述性的细节。)”说明本段主要讲的是父母可以帮助孩子创作故事，B选项中“make up better stories”与下文中“creates a story”相呼应，指出“帮助你的孩子创作更好的故事”，概括段落大意，符合语境。故选B。 【18题详解】 本段小标题“Compare books to films. (将书籍与电影进行比较。)”及下文“If yes, talk about the similarities and differences between the two mediums. (如果是，谈谈这两种媒介之间的异同。)”说明本段主要讲的是将书籍与电影进行比较，E选项中“read a book and then check out the video version of the book”与后文中“the similarities and differences between the two mediums”相呼应，指出“让你的孩子读一本书，然后看看这本书的视频版本”，对上文进一步阐述，呼应下文，符合语境。故选E。 【19题详解】 上文“Encourage curiosity about vocabulary. As your child reads books, suggest that you look up difficult or unfamiliar words in the dictionary together. (鼓励对词汇的好奇心。当你的孩子读书时，建议你和孩子一起查字典找生词。)”说明本段主要讲的是鼓励孩子对词汇产生好奇心，空处承接上文，说明弄清单词含义的方法，F选项“考虑制作这些单词的抽认卡，在找到定义之前猜测意思。”为上文提供了具体的实践方法，其中“these words”指代上文中的“difficult or unfamiliar words”，符合语境。故选F。 【20题详解】 上文“Give your child the opportunity to double-check spelling and find mistakes independently. This is a great strategy to use throughout the year. (给你的孩子机会去再次检查拼写并独立找出错误。这是一整年都可以使用的好策略。)”说明给孩子机会去独立检查拼写和找出错误，空处承接上文，说明给孩子独立检查拼写和找出错误机会的好处，G选项“这教会孩子自我纠正，并减少了他们处理困难单词的恐惧。”进一步解释了为什么这种练习对孩子有益，既培养了自我纠错的能力，又减轻了对困难单词的恐惧，符合语境。故选G。 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 30 分） 第一节 完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A 、B 、C 和D） 中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选 项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Alen Edwards became a hero when he rescued a construction worker trapped on the top of a 16-storey burning building. As a crane (吊车) ____21____ working on a construction site, Edwards ____22____ found himself in a life-saving mission when a fire broke out. He recalled how he ____23____ the trapped worker from his crane’s cabin (驾驶舱), and how he came up with the idea of saving the man by lowering a cage to him to let him ____24____. However, his attempt to ____25____ the cage before the man was by no means an easy job, as each gust (阵) of wind threatened to throw his crane off balance. Besides, the smoke and flames also added to the difficulty. ____26____ the great challenges, Edwards refused to give up and fought to ____27____ control. Luckily, someone on the ground offered ____28____ on where to land the cage through a radio. Edwards ____29____ the crane’s movements, inch by inch, until the cage hovered (盘旋) just inches from the edge of the ____30____. With determination, Edwards successfully landed the cage. Eventually, Edwards watched the cage ____31____ the man away from the horrible fire below and lowering him to safety. The crowd ____32____ a big round of applause, a tribute (致敬) to the courage and skill ____33____ by Edwards. He knew that his quick thinking and strong ____34____ had made all the difference between life and death in the face of disaster. A GoFundMe page has now been set up to raise money for him — with organizers ____35____ people to “buy Alen a beer” for his life-saving efforts. 21. A. engineer B. operator C. clerk D. mechanic 22. A. regularly B. unfortunately C. intentionally D. unexpectedly 23. A. helped B. spotted C. realized D. guided 24. A. escape B. hide C. grab D. slide 25. A. unfold B. cover C. position D. switch 26. A. Despite B. Without C. For D. From 27. A. handle B. maintain C. lose D. give 28. A. instructions B. interventions C. explanations D. options 29. A. quickened B. lowered C. adjusted D. repeated 30. A. door B. garden C. crane D. roof 31. A. catching B. lifting C. warning D. dragging 32. A. went through B. insisted on C. called out D. broke into 33. A. exhibited B. admired C. exchanged D. required 34. A. preference B. response C. emotion D. determination 35. A. choosing B. encouraging C. persuading D. teaching 【答案】21. B 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. D 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了爱德华兹用吊车救一名被困在着火的大楼楼顶的工人的故事。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：作为一名在建筑工地工作的吊车操作员，爱德华兹意外地发现自己正在执行一项拯救生命的任务。A. engineer工程师；B. operator操作员；C. clerk职员；D. mechanic机械师。根据空格前的crane和下文讲述的爱德华兹操作吊车救人的过程可知，他是一名吊车操作员。故选B项。 【22题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：作为一名在建筑工地工作的吊车操作员，爱德华兹意外地发现自己正在执行一项拯救生命的任务。A. regularly定期地；B. unfortunately不幸地；C. intentionally故意地；D. unexpectedly出乎意料地。根据上文的“As a crane (吊车) 　1　working on a construction site”可知，爱德华兹是在建筑工地工作的吊车操作员，做火中救人的任务肯定是出乎意料的。故选D项。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他回忆起自己是如何从吊车的驾驶舱内发现被困工人的，并想出了一个救他的主意——放一个笼子给他，让他逃跑。A. helped帮助；B. spotted发现；C. realized意识到；D. guided引导。根据下文的“how he came up with the idea of saving the man by lowering a cage to him”可知，爱德华兹先发现被困的工人，然后才想到怎样救他。故选B项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他回忆起自己是如何从吊车的舱内发现被困工人的，并想出了一个救他的主意——放一个笼子给他，让他逃跑。A. escape逃脱；B. hide隐藏；C. grab抓住；D. slide滑动。根据上文的“the trapped worker”和“he came up with the idea of saving the man by lowering a cage to him”可知，放下笼子是为了让被困的人逃脱。故选A项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，他想把笼子放在那个人面前却绝非易事，因为每一阵风都有使他的吊车失去平衡的危险。A. unfold展开；B. cover覆盖；C. position安装，安置，使处于；D. switch改变，转变。根据上文的“he came up with the idea of saving the man by lowering a cage to him”以及常识可知，他要用笼子救那个人，所以要把笼子放到那个人的面前。故选C项。 【26题详解】 考查介词词义辨析。句意：尽管面临巨大的挑战，爱德华兹拒绝放弃，并努力保持控制。A. Despite尽管；B. Without没有；C. For为了；D. From从……（到）。根据下文的“the great challenge”和“Edwards refused to give up”可知，逗号前后的内容是让步转折关系。故选A项。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：尽管面临巨大的挑战，爱德华兹拒绝放弃，并努力保持控制。A. handle处理；B. maintain维持，保持；C. lose丢失；D. give给。根据上文的“as each gust (阵) of wind threatened to throw his crane off balance”可知，吊车很容易失去平衡，所以，他爱德华兹要努力保持控制，使其保持平衡。故选B项。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：幸运的是，地面上有人通过无线电指示了笼子的降落地点。A. instructions指示，说明；B. interventions干预，干涉；C. explanations解释；D. options选择。根据下文的“where to land the cage through a radio”可知，地面上的人是通过无线电给他指示。故选A项。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：爱德华兹一寸一寸地调整着吊车的动作，直到笼子在离屋顶边缘只有几英寸的地方盘旋。A. quickened加快；加速；B. lowered降低；C. adjusted调整；D. repeated重复。根据下文的“inch by inch, until the cage hovered (盘旋) just inches from the edge”可知，爱德华兹需要做的是调整吊车的动作。故选C项。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：爱德华兹一寸一寸地调整着吊车的动作，直到笼子在离屋顶边缘只有几英寸的地方盘旋。A. door门；B. garden花园；C. crane起重机；D. roof屋顶，顶。根据第一段“Alen Edwards became a hero when he rescued a construction worker trapped on the top of a 16- storey burning building.(艾伦·爱德华兹在救出一名被困在一栋16层失火大楼顶层的建筑工人后成为英雄)”可知，工人是被困在楼顶，要救他，需要让笼子靠近楼顶。故选D项。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：最后，爱德华兹看着笼子把这个人从下面可怕的火焰中抬了出来，并把他放到了安全的地方。A. catching抓；B. lifting提升，举起，抬起；C. warning警告；D. dragging拖。根据下文的“from the horrible fire below”以及常识可知，要把困在火中的人救起，需要把他从火中抬起来。故选B项。 【32题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：人群中爆发出热烈掌声，向爱德华兹表现出的勇气和技巧致敬。A. went through经历；B. insisted on坚持；C. called out召集，喊出；D. broke into突然开始 (做某事)。根据下文的“a big round of applause”可知，此处指的是人群中突然鼓起掌来。故选D项。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：人群中爆发出热烈的掌声，向爱德华兹表现出的勇气和技巧致敬。A. exhibited表现出，展出；B. admired钦佩；C. exchanged交换；D. required需要。根据上文的“the courage and skill”以及语境可知，此处指的是爱德华兹救人过程中表现出的勇气和技巧。故选A项。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他知道，在灾难面前，他敏捷的思维和坚定的决心决定了生死。A. preference偏好；B. response响应；C. emotion情感；D. determination决心。根据第三段的“Edwards refused to give up”可知，爱德华兹在救人的过程中表现出坚定的决心。故选D项。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：GoFundMe网站已经为他设立了一个筹款页面，组织者鼓励人们为他的救命之举“买杯啤酒”。A. choosing选择；B. encouraging鼓励；C. persuading说服；D. teaching教学。根据上文的“A GoFundMe page has now been set up to raise money for him”可知，网站建立一个网页是为了给他筹款，组织者鼓励人们为他的救命之举去买啤酒。故选B项。 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Artists from Guangdong, China, showcased the charm of China’s Lingnan culture to New Zealanders in Wellington on the evening of September 25, 2024. This cultural ___36___ (promote) event was jointly held by the Guangdong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism and the China Cultural Center in Wellington. It aims ___37___ (boost) exchanges and learning of civilizations between China and New Zealand. At the beginning of the event, five people of intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) from Guangdong presented a unique performance, ___38___ (include) the Lingnan school of Guqin art, and Chaozhou Kung Fu tea art. The performances also featured Chinese folk musical instrument performance, Chinese folk song and dance, ___39___ attracted more than 200 people. At the final of the show, the audience cheered and applauded for the artists’ performances. A Wellington citizen who named ___40___ (she) only as Barbara said, “This ___41___ (be) the largest Chinese cultural event ever held in Wellington since 2019, and the whole show is ___42___ (impress).” The programs about Chinese tea especially broadened her knowledge as a tea lover. Zhang Yimin, who is from China, was excited to be here to take an active part ___43___ friendly exchanges by enjoying tea and artistic performances. He hoped this event will help New Zealanders gain ___44___ deeper understanding of Guangdong’s culture and tourism, and ____45____ (far) promote cultural and tourism exchanges and cooperation between Guangdong and New Zealand. 【答案】36. promotion 37. to boost 38. including 39. which 40. herself 41. has been 42. impressive 43. in 44. a 45. further 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了广东艺术家在新西兰惠灵顿展示岭南文化魅力，通过音乐、舞蹈、茶艺等表演促进中国和新西兰的文化交流与理解。 【36题详解】 考查名词。句意：此次文化推广活动由广东省文化和旅游厅与惠灵顿中国文化中心联合举办。空处修饰名词event，需用名词promotion，作定语，promotion event表示“推广活动”。故填promotion。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：它的目的是促进中国和新西兰之间的文明交流与学习。aim to do sth.“旨在做某事”，为固定用法。故填to boost。 【38题详解】 考查介词。句意：活动伊始，来自广东的五位非物质文化遗产传承人进行了别具一格的表演，包括岭南古琴艺术和潮州工夫茶艺等。空格后的内容为举例说明前面的表演内容，所以空格处应填入介词including，意为“包括”。故填including。 【39题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：表演还包括中国民间乐器演奏、中国民歌以及舞蹈，吸引了200余人前来观看。空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰前面的整个句子，且从句中缺少主语，所以空格处应填入关系代词which。故填which。 【40题详解】 考查代词。句意：一位仅透露自己名叫芭芭拉的惠灵顿市民表示：“这是自2019年以来惠灵顿举办的规模最大的中国文化活动，整场表演令人印象深刻。” 空格处作named的宾语，且与主语A Wellington citizen构成同位关系，表示“她自己”，所以空格处应填入反身代词herself。故填herself。 【41题详解】 考查动词时态。句意同上。根据时间状语since 2019可知，句子使用现在完成时，主语为This，助动词用has。故填has been。 【42题详解】 考查形容词。句意同上。空处作表语，需用形容词impressive。故填impressive。 【43题详解】 考查介词。句意：来自中国的张一民（音译）对于能在这里通过品茶和欣赏艺术表演积极参与友好交流感到非常兴奋。take part in为固定短语，意为“参加”，故填in。 【44题详解】 考查冠词。句意：他希望此次活动能帮助新西兰人更深入地了解广东的文化和旅游，并进一步推动广东与新西兰之间的文化和旅游交流与合作。understanding为可数名词，且此处表示泛指，应用不定冠词修饰，且deeper为以辅音音素开头的词。故填a。 【45题详解】 考查比较级。句意同上。此处表示“进一步地”，应用far的比较级形式further修饰动词promote。故填further。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节（满分 15 分） 46. 假如你是校学生会主席李华，在周一的集会上要作一次英文演讲，要写一份演讲稿，主题是健康生活，从作息、饮食和活动安排等方面呼吁同学们坚持健康的生活习惯。 写作要求：1．结合实际，可适当发挥，使内容充实、行文连贯； 2．100词左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear schoolmates, I am Li Hua, president of the Student Union. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear schoolmates, I am Li Hua, president of the Student Union. I’m honored to give a talk here. The summer vacation is drawing near. I’d like to remind you it is important to stick to a healthy lifestyle. Here are some tips for you. Firstly, please make sure you don’t abandon the good habit of keeping early hours. Moreover, a balanced diet is beneficial to health. It is suggested that we never skip meals. Nor should we allow ourselves to be addicted to junk food. Finally, we should limit the time we spend on screen-based activities and take an active part in sports instead. Follow the tips above, and you will live a healthy life. Thank you for your listening! 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以健康生活为主题写一份演讲稿。 【详解】1.词汇积累 建议：tip→suggestion 确保：make sure→ensure 此外：moreover→besides 沉迷于：be addicted to→be obsessed with 2.句式拓展 改写同义句 原句：Finally, we should limit the time we spend on screen-based activities and take an active part in sports instead. 拓展句：Finally, we should limit the screen time, which can be spent taking an active part in sports instead. 【点睛】【高分句型1】It is suggested that we never skip meals.（运用了it作形式主语，that引导主语从句） 【高分句型2】Finally, we should limit the time we spend on screen-based activities and take an active part in sports instead.（运用了省略关系词的定语从句） 第二节（满分 25 分） 47. 读后续写 In a coastal village named Seaford, lived a courageous young woman named Amelia. Amelia was known throughout Seaford for her adventurous nature. From the moment she could walk, she would eagerly run towards the crashing waves, feeling the sand between her toes and the cool spray of the ocean mist on her face. She was a woman with a strong will and possessed a heart full of kindness. Amelia’s love for the ocean was intense, and she spent most of her days exploring the beautiful beaches and sparkling waters that surrounded her house. One sunny morning, while Amelia was walking along the shore, she noticed a group of restless seagulls abnormally circling above the crashing waves. Their unusual calls echoed (回) through the air. Concerned for their well-being, she followed their flight pattern, her instincts guiding her toward danger. As she approached a towering cliff, Amelia gasped in horror. On a narrow ledge (岩架), high above the violent waves, was a young dolphin trapped in a thick fishing net. Its shiny body shone under the golden rays of the sun, but its freedom was cruelly limited by the trap. With each struggle, the net tightened around its delicate body, leaving painful marks on its skin. Its tail flapped helplessly, each movement a request for help, while its desperate cries for assistance echoed through the air. A sense of urgency filled her, pushing her forward with determination and resolve. Realizing that time was tight, Amelia knew she had to act instantly to free this innocent creature from its difficult position before it submitted to exhaustion or the force of the tides. 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。 Paragraph 1: Without hesitation, Amelia rushed back to the village. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: As the dolphin was released into the waters, it hesitated for a moment. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 Without hesitation, Amelia rushed back to the village. She gathered the villagers to join her in the rescue. Amelia led the way, carefully moving along the steep cliff edge until she reached the dolphin. As she drew closer, she noticed tears streaming out of the creature’s eyes, as if it knew its fate was in their hands. Amelia carefully freed the dolphin from the net. Then Amelia and the villagers guided it down to the waiting boat. Then they made their way back to the shore and treated the injuries of the dolphin. As the dolphin was gently released into the calm, welcoming waters, it hesitated for a moment. Amelia approached the dolphin and gently stroked it. The dolphin touched the girl with the tip of its nose in response and made happy sounds as if to say a final thank you before diving gracefully beneath the surface. The crowd erupted in applause, their hearts filled with joy and gratitude for being witness to such a remarkable rescue. Amelia’s courage and compassion were an inspiration to all who heard her story. 【解析】 【导语】本文以救援海豚为线索展开，讲述了一位热爱海洋勇敢善良的年轻女子Amelia，召集村民和她一起救援被困海豚的故事，Amelia在悬崖边上发现有一只小海豚被困在渔网里，她立刻跑回村子，召集村民帮忙和她一起救援，她小心翼翼地把海豚救出来，和村民们一起把受伤的海豚带到船上，送海豚去治疗，当海豚重回大海时，感谢Amelia和村民们，对于Amelia的勇气和同情心，大家深受鼓舞。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“Amelia毫不犹豫地跑回了村子。”可知，第一段可描写Amelia召集村民，和她一起救援被困海豚的过程。 ②由第二段首句内容“当海豚被轻轻地放进平静、舒适的水域时，它犹豫了一会儿。”可知，第二段可描写海豚对它的恩人Amelia以及村民们表示感激之情。 2.续写线索：发现被困的海豚——决定救出海豚——召集村民帮忙救援——成功救出海豚——送去治疗——海豚重回大海——海豚对救援者表示感激——升华主题 3.词汇激活 行为类 ① .接近靠近：drew closer/approached near ②.治疗：treated/cured ③.爆发：erupted /burst out 情绪类 ①.喜悦：joy/delight/pleasure ②.充满感激：be filled with gratitude/be full of gratitude/be fully grateful 【点睛】[高分句型1]. As she drew closer, she noticed tears streaming out of the creature’s eyes, as if it knew its fate was in their hands.（运用了现在分词作宾补以及as if句型） [高分句型2]. The crowd erupted in applause, their hearts filled with joy and gratitude for being witness to such a remarkable rescue.（运用了独立主格结构） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 丰城九中 2024-2025 学年下学期高二开学考试 英语试卷 考试时间：120 分钟，试卷总分：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 does the woman think the future will bring? A. Flying cars. B. High-speed cars. C. Self-driving cars. 2. How will the man probably get to Ditan Park? A. By subway. B. By bus. C. On foot. 3. What will the speakers probably do this weekend? A. Clean the city river. B. Plant some trees. C. Attend a class. 4. What makes up the lowest percentage of communication according to the man? A. Words. B. Body language. C. Tone of voice. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Gifts from rich people. B. News about space travel. C. A birthday party for a friend. 第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分） 听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小 题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 、7 题。 6. Where does the conversation probably take place? A At home. B. In the school. C. In a game store. 7. What subject does Mrs. Smart probably teach? A. Math. B. English. C. Geography. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。 8. How is the man feeling? A. Surprised. B. Relaxed. C. Tired. 9. Where did the man spend most of his holiday? A. On the farm. B. On the beach. C. In the park. 10. What does the man say about Hawaiian boats? A. They are made of a single tree. B. They are covered in interesting designs. C. They were originally inspired by Maori culture. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。 11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Gym manager and employee. B. Teacher and student. C. Sports coach and athlete. 12. Why was the man late again? A. He got too much schoolwork. B. He was not willing to train hard. C. He had to meet with a great boxer. 13. What’s the woman like? A Strict. B. Hard-working. C. Understanding. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 16 题。 14. What does the woman think of living in space? A. Boring. B. Scary. C. Challenging. 15. What was quite hard for the woman on the space station? A. Falling asleep. B. Washing her hair. C. Running experiments. 16. What do we know about astronauts on the space station? A. They are not very busy with work. B. They experience more nighttime there. C. They watch films or play games for fun. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。 17. Where did the speaker see the report? A. On TV. B. In a newspaper. C. On the Internet. 18. What will become normal over the next 10 years? A. Working from home. B. Working while traveling. C. Working less each week. 19. What is the Microsoft app expected to do? A. Force people to leave their offices. B. Help people separate work life from home life. C. Provide people with relevant traffic information. 20. How will people pay for goods in the future according to the journalist? A. With their phones. B. With their cards. C. With their faces. 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A 、B 、C 和 D ）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Some countries stand out as particularly attractive destinations for people trying to move abroad — expatriates (abb. expat) due to their welcoming atmosphere, economic opportunities, and high quality of life. Here are a few of the best countries to consider for your new home: Canada: Known for its stunning natural landscapes, Canada consistently ranks among the top destinations for expats. With a strong economy, excellent healthcare system, and diverse cultural scene, Canada offers abundant opportunities for career advancement, outdoor recreation, and community engagement. Plus, it’s an easy move with minimal culture shock and expense. Australia: With its sunny climate, laid-back lifestyle, and thriving economy, Australia is a popular choice for expats seeking adventure. The country’s strong job market and world-class education system make it an attractive destination for professionals, students, and families alike. Australia’s immigration policies are stricter, though. It’s easier to move to Australia if you are considered a skilled worker, have a work permit, and have already secured a job. Germany: Renowned for its high-quality infrastructure, efficient public services, and robust economy, Germany is a magnet for expats seeking stability and prosperity. Germany offers a high standard of living and abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth. While things are certainly different than in America, you won’t experience too much culture shock in Germany. Singapore: As a global hub for finance, technology, and innovation, Singapore attracts expats from around the world with its dynamic economy and urban lifestyle. Singapore offers a safe and welcoming environment for residents with its modern facilities and pristine communities. 1. Which country will a person enjoying natural beauty choose to move to? A. Canada. B. Australia. C. Germany. D. Singapore. 2. Who will find immigration to Australia easier? A. One who likes adventures. B. One who has a tight budget. C. One who values personal growth. D. One who has received a job offer there. 3. What does the four countries have in common? A. Great economy. B. Pleasant climate. C. Abundant opportunities. D. Minimal cultural shock. B Our ship sailed on the sea into the Earth’s night. Here, there was no visible light from the Sun or the Earth Engines. But as we looked up, we children saw the starry sky for the first time in our lives. How breathtakingly beautiful it was! Ms Xing put an arm around us while pointing at the sky with her other hand. “Look, children! That is Proxima Centauri (比邻星), our new home!” With these words, tears ran slowly down her face. Before long, we were all in tears—even the captain and crew. We all looked in the direction that Ms Xing was pointing. There was only one point of light among the twinkling stars that shined constantly: Proxima Centauri—the only source of hope and comfort for a hundred future generations. “Whatever risks we might take, we will finally make it there!” said the captain, in an assured voice. On our way back from the sea, we saw the first sign that Earth had begun its journey. In the night sky, a huge comet had appeared. It was the Moon, abandoned by humankind. Lunar Engines had been installed to the Moon to force it out of its orbit so that a disastrous crash could be avoided as the Earth sped up and moved away. As it progressed, the gravitational tide of the Moon caused the ocean to swell, creating gigantic waves. We quickly got off the ship to our destination in the Southern Hemisphere. The next few days were the countdown to our departure. Finally came the big day! As Earth Engines was set at a full power, we got immediately blinded by the bright light from it. This acceleration created massive tsunamis hundreds of meters high that crashed onto the coasts of every continent. Burning hot hurricanes roared through the boiling waves, screaming with wild fury and pulling up almost every tree on Earth. Our Earth, with its blue tail cutting through the darkness of space, had set out on its long journey, and with it went all of humankind. 4. Why did we all cry when looking up into the sky? A. Because we had to abandon the Earth. B. Because we were fascinated by the stars. C. Because we saw our new settlement. D. Because we felt lonely in the universe. 5. What was the function of the Lunar Engines? A. To protect the Earth from a deadly impact. B. To make sure the Moon runs in its orbit. C. To keep the moon at the same speed as the Earth. D. To shelter humans from the tide of the Moon. 6. Which of the following words can best describe the journey? A. Smooth and steady. B. Endless and hopeless. C. Exciting and entertaining. D. Ambitious and adventurous. 7. Where is the text probably taken from? A. A personal diary. B. A science fiction. C. A travel magazine. D. An academic article. C Math might be a constant in school but how it is taught has changed a lot in recent years. One primary motivation for those changes-including the 2010 passage of the Common Core math educational standards—is to prepare students for a more unpredictable and complex future. “Mostly gone are the days when teachers would lecture at the front of the classroom while students quietly took notes. Now, teachers present a few concepts, and then students work together to solve problems in different ways,” says Maria Klawe, president of Math for America, a nonprofit dedicated to helping math and science teachers. However, for many parents, helping their kids with homework has become daunting, as modern methods seem unfamiliar from what they learned in school. A 2021 survey showed more than half of parents feel hopeless when trying to help their kids with homework. So, how is today’s math different—and why is it so essential for tomorrow’s society? Before Common Core math, “Answers were valued over process,” says Jyung, a math teacher. Students were taught to follow strict, step-by-step methods to obtain the correct answer, but these didn’t necessarily make sense to them. But when that approach is used, “Students are unable to apply the concepts to real-world problems or unable to solve very highly complex math problems,” she says. Under Common Core, the focus has shifted. Perhaps the biggest change, though, is the way students tackle problems. Instead of just a handful of methods, Jyung now sees students using various strategies to solve problems—giving them the freedom to choose the best approach. Now, even mistakes are part of the learning process. “As math educators, we believe in productive struggle, like struggling is actually good. That’s where learning happens,” she says. 8. What does the Common Core math educational standards aim to achieve? A. Equip students with the ability to solve problems. B. Motivate students to study harder. C. Prepare students for future exams. D. Improve students’ scores. 9. What does the underlined word “daunting” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Embarrassing. B. Satisfying. C. Rewarding. D. Discouraging. 10. What was the problem of the old method? A. Students can rarely apply math knowledge to practical problems. B. Students find it challenging. C. The math problems are too complex. D. The method is too strict. 11. What does the author intend to express in the last paragraph? A. Remembering various strategies is the key to solving problems. B. Students have the freedom to choose what to learn. C. Math knowledge is less important than tackling problems. D. Mistakes are a significant part of learning. D Taking good care of your teeth may be linked to better brain health, according to a study published in the July 5, 2023, online issue of Neurology. “Our study found that gum (牙龈) disease and tooth loss were linked to brain shrinkage (萎缩) in the hippocampus (海马体), which plays a role in memory and Alzheimer’s disease (阿尔兹海默病),” said study author Satoshi Yamaguchi, Ph.D. of Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan. The study involved 172 people without memory problems. Their average age was 67. Participants had dental exams and took memory tests at the beginning of the study. They also had brain scans to measure the volume of their hippocampus at the beginning of the study.  This was measured again four years later. For each participant researchers counted the number of teeth and checked for amount of gum disease. Researchers found that the number of teeth and amount of gum disease was linked to changes in the left hippocampus of the brain. For people with mild gum disease, having fewer teeth was associated with a faster rate of brain shrinkage, which is the same for people with severe gum disease having more teeth. After adjusting for age, researchers found that for people with mild gum disease, the increase in the rate of brain shrinkage due to one less tooth was equal to nearly one year of brain aging. By contrast, for people with severe gum disease the increase in brain shrinkage due to one more tooth was equal to 1.3 years of brain aging. “These results highlight the importance of preserving the health of the teeth and not just maintaining the teeth,” Yamaguchi said. “The findings suggest that controlling the progression of gum disease through regular dental visits is crucial, and that teeth with severe gum disease may need to be removed and replaced with appropriate false ones.” Yamaguchi said future studies are needed with larger groups of people. The limitation of the study is that it was conducted in one region of Japan so the results may not be applied to other locations. 12. What is Yamaguchi’s study mainly about? A. Causes of gum disease. B. The symptoms of brain shrinkage. C. Ways to take good care of one’s teeth. D. The connection between the teeth and the brain. 13. How did researchers reach the conclusion? A. By making comparisons. B. By referring to previous studies. C. By conducting a survey among dentists. D. By proving experts’ theory in experiments. 14. What do the research findings indicate? A. Gum disease is increasing among people. B. Keeping teeth healthy is of great importance. C. Removing natural teeth is bad for dental health. D. Doing a routine dental checkup can avoid gum disease. 15. What is expected of the future studies according to Yamaguchi? A. Exploring treatments for gum disease. B. Seeking new methods to improve brain health. C. Involving people from other places in the research. D. Applying the research to relieve Alzheimer’s disease. 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Some children love reading, some dislike it, and many are in between. Most children and adults are drawn to reading materials that are engaging and understandable. ____16____ So building reading abilities is always a good idea. As a parent, you can help your child develop reading skills with enjoyable activities, some of which you might not have thought of as reading enrichment. Here are some easy reading strategies for parents to use at home. ____17____ When your child creates a story out loud or in written form, you can prompt more specific vocabulary and encourage your child to dive into descriptive details. This activity provides practice for thinking through logical sequences (顺序) and may motivate curiosity as a child looks for books in similar settings. Compare books to films. ____18____ If yes, talk about the similarities and differences between the two mediums. What did you each like or dislike about each form? Did your child prefer the book or the movie, and why? Encourage curiosity about vocabulary. As your child reads books, suggest that you look up difficult or unfamiliar words in the dictionary together. ____19____ This builds the skill of inference (推理), which is thinking through the possible answers based on the context. Strengthen spelling skills. If you are making flashcards with difficult words, have your child practice spelling the words out loud or on paper. Give your child the opportunity to double-check spelling and find mistakes independently. This is a great strategy to use throughout the year. ____20____ A. Create literature with your child. B. Help your child to make up better stories. C. Compare how they are similar and how they are different. D. But your child will eventually have to read uninteresting or complicated materials. E. Have your child read a book and then check out the video version of the book? F. Consider making flashcards of these words and guessing the meanings before finding the definition. G. It teaches your child to self-correct and also reduces their fear of dealing with difficult words. 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 30 分） 第一节 完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A 、B 、C 和D） 中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选 项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Alen Edwards became a hero when he rescued a construction worker trapped on the top of a 16-storey burning building. As a crane (吊车) ____21____ working on a construction site, Edwards ____22____ found himself in a life-saving mission when a fire broke out. He recalled how he ____23____ the trapped worker from his crane’s cabin (驾驶舱), and how he came up with the idea of saving the man by lowering a cage to him to let him ____24____. However, his attempt to ____25____ the cage before the man was by no means an easy job, as each gust (阵) of wind threatened to throw his crane off balance. Besides, the smoke and flames also added to the difficulty. ____26____ the great challenges, Edwards refused to give up and fought to ____27____ control. Luckily, someone on the ground offered ____28____ on where to land the cage through a radio. Edwards ____29____ the crane’s movements, inch by inch, until the cage hovered (盘旋) just inches from the edge of the ____30____. With determination, Edwards successfully landed the cage. Eventually, Edwards watched the cage ____31____ the man away from the horrible fire below and lowering him to safety. The crowd ____32____ a big round of applause, a tribute (致敬) to the courage and skill ____33____ by Edwards. He knew that his quick thinking and strong ____34____ had made all the difference between life and death in the face of disaster. A GoFundMe page has now been set up to raise money for him — with organizers ____35____ people to “buy Alen a beer” for his life-saving efforts. 21. A. engineer B. operator C. clerk D. mechanic 22. A. regularly B. unfortunately C. intentionally D. unexpectedly 23. A. helped B. spotted C. realized D. guided 24. A. escape B. hide C. grab D. slide 25. A. unfold B. cover C. position D. switch 26. A. Despite B. Without C. For D. From 27. A. handle B. maintain C. lose D. give 28. A. instructions B. interventions C. explanations D. options 29. A. quickened B. lowered C. adjusted D. repeated 30. A. door B. garden C. crane D. roof 31. A. catching B. lifting C. warning D. dragging 32. A. went through B. insisted on C. called out D. broke into 33. A. exhibited B. admired C. exchanged D. required 34. A. preference B. response C. emotion D. determination 35. A. choosing B. encouraging C. persuading D. teaching 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。 Artists from Guangdong, China, showcased the charm of China’s Lingnan culture to New Zealanders in Wellington on the evening of September 25, 2024. This cultural ___36___ (promote) event was jointly held by the Guangdong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism and the China Cultural Center in Wellington. It aims ___37___ (boost) exchanges and learning of civilizations between China and New Zealand. At the beginning of the event, five people of intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) from Guangdong presented a unique performance, ___38___ (include) the Lingnan school of Guqin art, and Chaozhou Kung Fu tea art. The performances also featured Chinese folk musical instrument performance, Chinese folk song and dance, ___39___ attracted more than 200 people. At the final of the show, the audience cheered and applauded for the artists’ performances. A Wellington citizen who named ___40___ (she) only as Barbara said, “This ___41___ (be) the largest Chinese cultural event ever held in Wellington since 2019, and the whole show is ___42___ (impress).” The programs about Chinese tea especially broadened her knowledge as a tea lover. Zhang Yimin, who is from China, was excited to be here to take an active part ___43___ friendly exchanges by enjoying tea and artistic performances. He hoped this event will help New Zealanders gain ___44___ deeper understanding of Guangdong’s culture and tourism, and ____45____ (far) promote cultural and tourism exchanges and cooperation between Guangdong and New Zealand. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节（满分 15 分） 46. 假如你是校学生会主席李华，在周一的集会上要作一次英文演讲，要写一份演讲稿，主题是健康生活，从作息、饮食和活动安排等方面呼吁同学们坚持健康的生活习惯。 写作要求：1．结合实际，可适当发挥，使内容充实、行文连贯； 2．100词左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear schoolmates, I am Li Hua, president of the Student Union. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分 25 分） 47. 读后续写 In a coastal village named Seaford, lived a courageous young woman named Amelia. Amelia was known throughout Seaford for her adventurous nature. From the moment she could walk, she would eagerly run towards the crashing waves, feeling the sand between her toes and the cool spray of the ocean mist on her face. She was a woman with a strong will and possessed a heart full of kindness. Amelia’s love for the ocean was intense, and she spent most of her days exploring the beautiful beaches and sparkling waters that surrounded her house. One sunny morning, while Amelia was walking along the shore, she noticed a group of restless seagulls abnormally circling above the crashing waves. Their unusual calls echoed (回) through the air. Concerned for their well-being, she followed their flight pattern, her instincts guiding her toward danger. As she approached a towering cliff, Amelia gasped in horror. On a narrow ledge (岩架), high above the violent waves, was a young dolphin trapped in a thick fishing net. Its shiny body shone under the golden rays of the sun, but its freedom was cruelly limited by the trap. With each struggle, the net tightened around its delicate body, leaving painful marks on its skin. Its tail flapped helplessly, each movement a request for help, while its desperate cries for assistance echoed through the air. A sense of urgency filled her, pushing her forward with determination and resolve. Realizing that time was tight, Amelia knew she had to act instantly to free this innocent creature from its difficult position before it submitted to exhaustion or the force of the tides. 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。 Paragraph 1: Without hesitation, Amelia rushed back to the village. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: As the dolphin was released into the waters, it hesitated for a moment. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$