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泰安一中新校区2024-2025学年第一学期高三第五次教学质量检测 英语试题 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，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。 1. When will David hand in the paper? A. On April 21st B. On April 22nd C. On April 23rd 2. What does Jerry do for a living now? A. He makes videos. B. He reports news. C. He writes storybooks. 3. Why is the woman complaining? A. The fish tasted bad.B. She didn't order the fish. C. It's cold in the restaurant. 4. Where is probably the man now? A. At the airport B. On the bus C. In the hotel 5. What event did the man participate in? A. Waste recycling B. Beach cleaning C. Tree planting 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. Why is Linda so excited? A. A newspaper e-mailed her. B. She got a free tour of China. C. Her article will be published. 7. What would Linda rather do? A. Receive a cash bonus. B. Visit Beijing with family. C. Work for the newspaper. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What is bothering the boy? A. That his grade is unsatisfactory. B. That his school year is almost over. C. That his schoolwork is too heavy. 9 What does the girl offer to do for the boy? A. She will help schedule his time wisely. B. She will bring his lunch to the library. C. She will assist him with some of the work. 听第8段材料，回答第10至 13题。 10. How does Charlie feel at first? A. Nervous B. Excited C. Relieved 11 What makes Charlie scared? A. His photos have been uploaded. B. Some information is hard to remove. C. Everyone wants to see his information. 12. Where did Charlie write down his password? A. In the drawer B. In a notebook C. On the desk 13. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. How to stay safe online B. How to upload photos online C. How to search for information 听第9段材料，回答第14至 17题。 14. What is the business of the man's company? A. They process natural diamonds. B. They create the biggest diamonds. C. They produce man-made diamonds. 15. What is currently the most significant advantage of the company? A. The successful marketing team B. The modern production method C. The man's global business contacts 16. How does the woman plan to help people? A. By making jewelry more affordable B. By resolving problems in the jewelry industry C. By improving labor conditions at her local mine 17. What is the man's attitude to diamond business? A. Positive B. Uncertain C. Negative 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18.What happened on a high-speed train recently? A. Opinions of pets' transportation were collected. B. Pets were allowed to board the train with their owners. C. Some passengers had arguments with the railway authority. 19. What is the current situation concerning pets delivery? A. Pets owners prefer their pets not travelling on high-speed rail. B. Pets lovers want their pets to be treated as normal passengers. C. Some transportation vehicles have offered pets delivery services. 20. Why is high-speed rail pet delivery not an easy job? A. Pet owners' expectations are too high to meet. B. Relevant rules and procedures must be drafted. C. Other passengers' concerns have to be addressed. 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 RESTORE AND REWILD The 2024 Nature Restoration Law aims to renew and protect 20 percent of the European Union’s (EU’s) decreased land by 2030. Europe is launching hundreds of bold rewilding initiatives in the following places, which leads to a lot of benefits for wildlife and people. Apennine Hunting, poisoning, and traffic accidents endanger some 60 Marsican bears in the central Apennine. Removing outdated fencing helps them move freely and the number of tourists is strictly controlled. Kraansvlak Bison (野牛) introduced to work as landscape engineers feed on trees invading easily destroyed sand hills. The result: a sustainable ecosystem and habitat. Koitajoki Work to restore 2,500 acres of peatlands (泥炭地) has been beneficial to birds, flood reduction, and ecosystems under the water, aiding fish such as Finland’s last natural salmon. Carpathian Mountains The government’s calling on sustainable tourism leads to decreasing tourist numbers. The region is seeing the return of wildlife to abandoned farmland. CONSERVATION VS. REWILDING These two restoration models are guided by different approaches and long-term goals. Conservation Rewilding Application zone Smaller, isolated habitats in need of careful management Large-scale landscape, marginal farmland (边远农田), or postindustrial sites Approaches The approach is defensive, involved, human-led Emphasizes natural processes and hands-off management Goals Focuses on monitoring and distribution of endangered species Boosts rare species 1. What is the intention of launching the Nature Restoration Law? A. To protect the world’s land. B. To conduct wildlife research. C. To preserve the EU’s declining area. D. To promote biological initiatives. 2. What is the common approach used in Apennine and Carpathian Mountains? A. Forbidding hunting. B. Limiting tourist numbers. C. Dismissing outdated measures. D. Restoring abandoned lands. 3. Which area is more suitable for applying rewilding? A. Rich farmland. B. Preindustrial sites. C. Isolated habitats. D. Wide-ranging landscape. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了欧洲四个地方的自然保护措施，并介绍了其新方法与传统保护措施的不同之处。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段第一句“The 2024 Nature Restoration Law aims to renew and protect 20 percent of the European Union’s (EU’s) decreased land by 2030.(2024年《自然恢复法》旨在到2030年更新和保护欧盟减少土地的20%。)”可知，该法案是为了保护欧盟不断缩减的土地面积，故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Apennine部分中的“Removing outdated fencing helps them move freely and the number of tourists is strictly controlled.(拆除过时的围栏有助于他们自由行动，并严格控制游客数量。)”和Carpathian Mountains部分中的“The government’s calling on sustainable tourism leads to decreasing tourist numbers.(政府对可持续旅游的呼吁导致了旅游人数的减少。)”可知，两地都是要通过减少游客来保护自然环境。故选B。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据表格“Application zone”部分中“Rewilding”对应的内容“Large-scale landscape, marginal farmland (边远农田), or postindustrial sites(大型景观、边缘农田或后工业场所)”可知，大规模景观更适合进行野化。故选D。 B On the last days of July, I moved to a flat in Brixton and joined those with a garden for the first time. Before moving, I lived in a flat surrounded by a small plot of woodland nearby. There were a good six weeks during which the dawn chorus was so loud that waking up at 5 am was a daily routine. Watching the birds became a soap opera I was deeply invested in. In Brixton, though, all I could hear was traffic. Although I knew clearly that cities are not strongholds of naturalism, and that nature is always there waiting for me to find it, it still took me a while to get used to the fact that I had to walk more than five minutes to find a green space. It was for this reason that I turned to gardening. I’m not a formally trained gardener; I taught myself on a concrete balcony, four stories up on a hill in Camberwell in my mid-20s. The only garden I had previously had access to as an adult, in Hackney at the start of my career, was used for parties, barbecues and playing with the neighbor’s cat. Filled with blind enthusiasm and curiosity, I picked up plants from supermarkets and flower markets, often killing them out of love and then starting all over again. I often spent whole weekends in that small space. The balcony had a good view: one of London’s shining skylines beneath high skies that changed color and cloud by the minute. But it was so small that you had to look closely, and looking closely is an essential part of enjoying nature, wherever you find it. And to be out on the balcony allowed me to care about things that were bigger than my career, relationship or sense of self. When all three started to waver (动摇), it was gardening — and nature more broadly — that enabled me to find a new way of life. 4. What is one challenge the author faced after moving to Brixton? A. Dealing with a noisy neighbor. B. Finding a suitable place for parties. C. Adjusting to the lack of green space. D. Getting used to the city’s heavy traffic. 5. What was the author’s initial experience with gardening? A. She learned gardening all by herself. B. She had a natural talent for gardening. C. She had a large garden in her childhood home. D. She started gardening in a small woodland area. 6. What did the author learn from her gardening experience in Camberwell? A The key to being a successful gardener. B. The way to master gardening on her own. C. The importance of looking closely at nature. D. The method of getting along well with neighbors. 7. What would be the best title for the text? A. How I Overcame Challenges in Gardening B. How I Adapted Myself to Life in Cities C. How I Turned Gardening into a Hobby D. How I Found Nature in Cities 【答案】4. C 5. A 6. C 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者搬到布里克斯顿后，通过园艺在城市中重新找到与自然连接的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。由文章第三段“Although I knew clearly that cities are not strongholds of naturalism, and that nature is always there waiting for me to find it, it still took me a while to get used to the fact that I had to walk more than five minutes to find a green space. (虽然我清楚地知道城市不是自然主义的大本营，自然总是在那里等着我去寻找，但我还是花了一段时间来适应我必须步行五分钟以上才能找到一块绿地的事实。)”可知，作者搬到Brixton后面临的一个挑战是适应缺乏绿色空间的情况。故选C。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段中“I’m not a formally trained gardener; I taught myself on a concrete balcony, four stories up on a hill in Camberwell in my mid-20s. (我不是受过正规训练的园丁；20多岁时，我在坎伯韦尔一座山上四层楼高的混凝土阳台上自学。)”可知，作者最初是自学园艺的。故选A。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中“But it was so small that you had to look closely, and looking closely is an essential part of enjoying nature, wherever you find it. (但它太小了，你必须仔细观察，仔细观察是享受大自然的重要组成部分，无论你在哪里找到它。)”可以推断出，作者学到了仔细观察自然的重要性。故选C。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第三段“Although I knew clearly that cities are not strongholds of naturalism, and that nature is always there waiting for me to find it, it still took me a while to get used to the fact that I had to walk more than five minutes to find a green space. (虽然我清楚地知道城市不是自然主义的大本营，自然总是在那里等着我去寻找，但我还是花了一段时间来适应我必须步行五分钟以上才能找到一块绿地的事实。)”和最后一段中“And to be out on the balcony allowed me to care about things that were bigger than my career, relationship or sense of self. When all three started to waver (动摇), it was gardening — and nature more broadly — that enabled me to find a new way of life.(在阳台上，我可以关注一些比我的事业、人际关系或自我意识更重要的事情。当这三者都开始动摇时，正是园艺——以及更广泛的大自然——让我找到了一种新的生活方式。)”可知，整篇文章围绕着作者如何在城市生活中寻找和接近自然，特别是在自己有限的空间里通过园艺活动找到与自然的联系。因此最合适的标题是“How I Found Nature in Cities (我如何在城市中发现自然)”。这既涵盖了作者在城市中寻找自然的经历，也反映了她通过园艺活动找到了新的生活方式。故选D。 C Today’s teaching methods prioritize creative problem-solving over traditional formulas and equations, but these changes may be critical for the next generation. Math might be a constant in school, but how it’s taught has changed dramatically 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. However, for many parents, helping their kids with homework has become frightening, 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. Common Core represents that the first time a comprehensive set of math standards is being taught across the United States, says Maria Klawe, president of Math for America, a nonprofit dedicated to helping math and science teachers. Klawe says these standards don’t just focus on formulas and equations. Common Core math emphasizes “problem-solving, collaboration, and embedding concepts in real-life examples,” she says. 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, Klawe says. The goal is to help kids develop skills they’ll need to navigate a world filled with challenges - like climate change, pandemics, and geopolitical conflicts, says Dawoun Jyung, a middle school math teacher at Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School in New York City. Before Common Core math, “answers were valued over process,” says Jyung. 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. Now, even mistakes are part of the learning process. “When students make a mistake or they struggle, parents see it as a negative thing,” Jyung says. “As math educators, we believe productive struggle is actually good. That’s where learning happens.” 8 What is a driving force behind the changes in math education according to the text? A. Maintaining teachers’ motivation to teach math. B. Enhancing students’ critical thinking capability. C. Helping parents with their children’s homework. D. Equipping students with practical skills for future. 9. What happens in today’s math classroom according to Klawe? A. The focus has been shifted to character building. B. Group work for diverse solutions is encouraged. C. Concepts are acquired by individual work in class. D. Teachers are used to lecturing throughout the class. 10. What is Jyung’s attitude towards Common Core? A. Favorable. B. Doubtful. C. Ambiguous. D. Cautious. 11. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Common Core Math Transformed Standards B. Modern Teaching Methods Won Public Favor C. Math Teaching Has Changed in Surprising Ways D. Educators Appeal for Better Teaching Approaches 【答案】8. D 9. B 10. A 11. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了现代教学方法的变化。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“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年通过的共同核心数学教育标准——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，数学教育变化背后的驱动力是培养学生未来的实用技能。故选D。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Now, teachers present a few concepts, and then students work together to solve problems in different ways, Klawe says. (克拉维说，现在，老师们提出一些概念，然后学生们一起用不同的方式解决问题。)”可知，根据克拉维的说法，今天的数学课堂鼓励不同解决方案的小组合作。故选B。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“Under Common Core, the focus has shifted. Now, even mistakes are part of the learning process. (在共同核心下，重点发生了变化。现在，即使是错误也是学习过程的一部分。)”以及“As math educators, we believe productive struggle is actually good. That’s where learning happens. (作为数学教育者，我们相信富有成效的斗争实际上是好的。这就是学习发生的地方。)”可知，Jyung对共同核心的态度是支持。故选A。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Today’s teaching methods prioritize creative problem-solving over traditional formulas and equations, but these changes may be critical for the next generation. (今天的教学方法优先考虑创造性解决问题，而不是传统的公式和方程，但这些变化可能对下一代至关重要。)”结合本文主要介绍了现代教学方法的变化。可知，C选项“数学教学发生了惊人的变化”最符合文章标题。故选C。 D In the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, millions of monarch butterflies find shelter in the oyamel fir forests after a tough migration from Canada and the United States down to Mexico for the winter. Now, as rising temperatures, droughts, and disease threaten the forests of the monarch reserve, scientists are hoping to help these trees migrate. “We’re doing something different,” says Sáenz-Romero, a researcher of the reserve. “If we don’t do this, the trees in the monarch reserve are going to die.” By 2090, the reserve’s forest habitats are expected to deteriorate, as temperatures warm. Using a technique called assisted migration, researchers might be able to move these trees to the nearby volcano. Forests move naturally; they shift in many directions and elevations as climate changes. Assisted migration helps the forest move more quickly than it would do so naturally. You collect seeds from a place with a specific climate, like the monarch reserve, and move them to an area that will have a similar climate in the future, explains Sáenz-Romero. The experiment began in 2017, when Sáenz-Romero and his team gathered seeds from oyamel fir trees in the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve at various altitudes. For two years, the plants grew in a shade house and then for another year in a nursery at around 9,800 feet to help them adjust to the altitude. Then, in 2021, they worked with the local community to plant the seedlings under “nurse plants”, which protected them from difficult conditions. In 2023, six years after planting the seeds, they found that at two of those heights, 11,800 and 12,400 feet, nearly 70 percent of the seedlings had survived even at the higher elevation. “These types of experiments are tremendously important,” says Sally Aitken, who wasn’t involved in the study. However, assisted migration outside of a tree’s normal range comes with concerns, Aitken says. Oyamel firs don’t normally grow at this height on Nevado de Toluca’s slopes. Moving a species could have unintended ecological fallout for other species present in that ecosystem. For now, in Mexico, Sáenz-Romero hopes this new study convinces conservationists and government officials that assisted migration can establish new potential wintering sites for the monarch butterflies. 12. What does the underlined word “deteriorate” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Form. B. Expand. C. Worsen. D. Melt. 13. What can we learn about assisted migration from the experiment? A. It has achieved some intended targets. B. It expands the species of nurse plants. C. It takes way too much time and effort. D. It saved monarch butterflies worldwide. 14. What might assisted migration lead to according to Aitken? A. Presence of new species. B. Change of the local weather. C. Reduction of Oyamel firs. D. Disturbance of the ecosystem. 15. What does Sáenz-Romero suggest Mexican officials do? A. Build more natural reserves for the monarch butterflies. B. Support assisted migration to protect monarch butterflies. C. Learn more relevant knowledge about insect conservation. D. Convince conservationists to establish observational centers. 【答案】12. C 13. A 14. D 15. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了为了保护黑脉金斑蝶，科学家们希望帮助保护区的森林迁徙，使用一种称为辅助迁移的技术，研究人员可能能够将这些树木移到附近的火山。 【12题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段“If we don’t do this, the trees in the monarch reserve are going to die. (如果我们不这样做，黑脉金斑蝶保护区的树木就会死亡。)”以及后文“as temperatures warm (随着气温变暖)”可知，如果不采取行动，森林里的树木会死亡，所以当气候继续变暖，黑脉金斑蝶的栖息地会不断恶化。故划线词意思是“恶化”。故选C。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“In 2023, six years after planting the seeds, they found that at two of those heights, 11,800 and 12,400 feet, nearly 70 percent of the seedlings had survived even at the higher elevation. (在2023年，也就是播种六年后，他们发现，在11800英尺和12400英尺的高度，近70%的幼苗即使在更高的海拔上也能存活下来。)”可知，辅助迁移已经实现了一些预期目标。故选A。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Moving a species could have unintended ecological fallout for other species present in that ecosystem. (一个物种的迁移可能会对该生态系统中的其他物种产生意想不到的生态影响。)”可知，根据艾特肯的说法，辅助迁移可能会导致生态系统的干扰。故选D。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“For now, in Mexico, Sáenz-Romero hopes this new study convinces conservationists and government officials that assisted migration can establish new potential wintering sites for the monarch butterflies. (目前，在墨西哥，Sáenz-Romero希望这项新研究能说服环保人士和政府官员，帮助迁徙可以为帝王蝶建立新的潜在越冬地点。)”可知，Sáenz-Romero建议墨西哥官员支持辅助迁徙，保护黑脉金斑蝶。故选B。 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。 Personal development goals are objectives that we set to improve our skills, habits, mindset, relationships, and overall wellbeing. ____16____ Some common examples include the following. Enhance communication skills to foster better relationships. ____17____ It may include practicing active listening, and empathy, as well as learning conflict resolution techniques. After honing communication skills, individuals can strengthen relationships with others, leading to deeper understanding, trust, and mutual respect. Set boundaries to prioritize self-care. It is essential to clear limits and guidelines for personal space, time, and energy to protect wellbeing. It involves learning to say no to commitments that waste resources and setting realistic expectations for ourselves and others. ____18____ Develop a growth mindset to embrace challenges. Adopting a mindset that views challenges, setbacks, and failures as opportunities for growth undoubtedly helps us grow. ____19____ With a growth mindset, individuals can overcome obstacles with adaptability, leading to greater confidence, achievement, and personal fulfillment. ____20____ Integrating mindfulness-based techniques and practices into daily life to cultivate greater awareness, presence, and emotional regulation is an exciting personal development goal to work on. By cultivating mindfulness, individuals can reduce stress, and anxiety, improve focus and concentration, and foster a greater sense of calm, and overall emotional wellbeing. A. They are tailored to individuals’ unique needs for growth. B. Focus on self-reflection and mindfulness to realize dreams. C. This goal involves actively improving communication abilities. D. Cultivate mindfulness practices to enhance emotional wellbeing. E. They encourage individuals to reflect on what truly matters to them. F. By setting boundaries, individuals can create space for self-care activities. G. It requires building a belief in the ability to develop skills and improve over time. 【答案】16. A 17. C 18. F 19. G 20. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了一些个人发展的建议和方法。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Personal development goals are objectives that we set to improve our skills, habits, mindset, relationships, and overall wellbeing. (个人发展目标是我们为提高自己的技能、习惯、心态、人际关系和整体幸福感而设定的目标。)”以及后文“Some common examples include the following. (以下是一些常见的例子。)”可知，上文介绍个人发展目标的定义，强调这些目标是为了提升个人技能和整体福祉，A选项最符合语境，说明个人发展目标是根据每个人独特的成长需求量身定制的。故A选项“它们是根据个人独特的成长需求量身定制的。”符合语境，故选A。 【17题详解】 根据上文“Enhance communication skills to foster better relationships. (提高沟通技巧，培养更好的人际关系。)”可知，上文提到提高沟通技巧，本句指出这一目标的具体内容，C选项communication对应上文communication。故C选项“这个目标包括积极提高沟通能力。”符合语境，故选C。 【18题详解】 根据上文“Set boundaries to prioritize self-care. It is essential to clear limits and guidelines for personal space, time, and energy to protect wellbeing. It involves learning to say no to commitments that waste resources and setting realistic expectations for ourselves and others. (设定界限，优先考虑自我照顾。必须明确个人空间、时间和精力的限制和指导方针，以保护健康。它包括学会对浪费资源的承诺说不，并为自己和他人设定现实的期望。)”可知，本段主要讨论设定界限来优先考虑照顾自我，本句进一步阐释设定界限的重要性，强调这样做可以为自我照顾活动创造空间。故F选项“通过设定界限，个人可以为自我照顾活动创造空间。”符合语境，故选F。 【19题详解】 根据上文“Develop a growth mindset to embrace challenges. Adopting a mindset that views challenges, setbacks, and failures as opportunities for growth undoubtedly helps us grow. (培养一种接受挑战的成长心态。采用一种将挑战、挫折和失败视为成长机会的心态无疑有助于我们成长。)”可知，本段主要讲发展成长心态，本句说明建立这种心态的要求。故G选项“它需要建立一种信念，相信自己有能力发展技能，并随着时间的推移而提高。”符合语境，故选G。 【20题详解】 根据后文“Integrating mindfulness-based techniques and practices into daily life to cultivate greater awareness, presence, and emotional regulation is an exciting personal development goal to work on. By cultivating mindfulness, individuals can reduce stress, and anxiety, improve focus and concentration, and foster a greater sense of calm, and overall emotional wellbeing. (将基于正念的技巧和实践融入日常生活中，培养更强的意识、存在感和情绪调节能力，是一个令人兴奋的个人发展目标。通过培养正念，个人可以减少压力和焦虑，提高注意力和集中力，培养更大的平静感和整体情绪健康。)”可知，最后一段讨论正念技巧以及对情绪健康的影响，D选项mindfulness对应mindfulness-based。故D选项“培养正念练习来增强情绪健康。”符合语境，故选D。 第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I was 68 when I first stepped on stage as a standup comedian in 2003. I’d never set foot in a comedy ___21___ before. I’ve always been a(n) ___22___ — I’ve worked as a singer, actor and musician — but all that came to an end after 9/11. I live in New York, and we watched the ___23___ towers fall from my apartment building. For a year afterwards, nobody wanted to go out or be ___24___. It was then that I started to think about comedy. I realised people needed to laugh, to enjoy themselves again, and thought that with a little ___25___ I could do it. I took a few classes, tried to work out a routine, and finally ___26___ the courage to get up on stage. That first time was terrifying. I had no idea what the audience would ___27___ of me. In New York, comedians are ___28___ young men with beards. It’s hard enough to ___29___ through as a woman, even harder as someone old enough to be their grandmother. As I stepped on stage that first time, people laughed nervously. They were clearly ____30____ to see me. I introduced myself, stated my age and tried my first joke. There was ____31____. But by the time I got to the third line, people were properly laughing. I was ____32____. Now my sets differ. I might be on stage for 10 minutes in front of a dozen people, or my one-woman show is a full hour in front of a crowd of 100. After a show, people young and old come up to me, saying what a(n) ____33____ I am. They say they want to be as active as me when they ____34____ my age. I’m pleased I can show that as an older person you don’t need to take a ____35____ seat in life.” 21. A. club B. society C. stage D. site 22. A. audience B. performer C. worker D. producer 23. A. modern B. beautiful C. grand D. picturesque 24. A. entertained B. seen C. active D. public 25. A. exercise B. practice C. training D. meditation 26. A. held on B. got together C. took up D. plucked up 27. A. make B. react C. criticize D. applaud 28. A. exclusively B. typically C. rarely D. occasionally 29. A. fight B. rise C. stand D. break 30. A. amused B. expected C. surprised D. indifferent 31. A. silence B. hesitation C. disbelief D. applause 32. A. bored B. addicted C. disinterested D. unexpected 33. A. reminder B. motivation C. challenge D. inspiration 34. A. reach B. arrive C. approach D. surpass 35. A. dominant B. leading C. back D. passive 【答案】21. A 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. A 32. B 33. D 34. A 35. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者作为一名喜剧演员，在老年时期重新开始了表演生涯的经历，尽管面对年龄和性别上的挑战，她通过勇气和决心克服了困难，并赢得了观众的喜爱和尊重。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我以前从未涉足过喜剧俱乐部。A. club俱乐部；B. society社会；C. stage舞台；D. site现场。由下文“I’ve worked as a singer, actor and musician — but all that came to an end after 9/11 (我曾经是一名歌手、演员和音乐家——但这一切都在9/11之后结束了)”和“It was then that I started to think about comedy. (就在那时，我开始思考喜剧)”可知，9/11事件后作者开始思考喜剧，可得出作者以前从未涉足过喜剧俱乐部。故选A项。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我一直是一名表演者——我曾经是一名歌手、演员和音乐家——但这一切都在9/11之后结束了。A. audience观众；B. performer表演者；C. worker工人；D. producer生产商。由下文“I’ve worked as a singer, actor and musician”可知，作者曾经是一名歌手、演员和音乐家，一直是一名表演者。故选B项。 23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我住在纽约，我们看着宏伟的塔楼从我的公寓楼倒塌。A. modern现代的；B. beautiful美丽的；C. grand宏伟的；D. picturesque优美的。由上文“9/11”和常识可知，9/11事件中恐怖分子劫持客机撞击世贸大厦，宏伟的塔楼被撞倒塌。故选C项。 【24题详解】 考查动词和形容词词义辨析。句意：在那之后的一年里，没有人想出去或娱乐。A. entertained娱乐；B. seen看见；C. active积极的；D. public公共的。由上文“I’ve worked as a singer, actor and musician — but all that came to an end after 9/11 (我曾经是一名歌手、演员和音乐家——但这一切都在9/11之后结束了)”可知，911恐怖袭击后人们回避外出或娱乐活动。故选A项。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我意识到人们需要笑，重新享受生活，并认为只要一点训练我就能做到。A. exercise锻炼；B. practice练习；C. training训练；D. meditation冥想。由下文“I took a few classes, tried to work out a routine (我上了几节课，试着找出一些套路)”可知，作者认为开始喜剧表演只需稍加训练。故选C项。 【26题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我上了几节课，试着找出一些套路，最后鼓起勇气站上舞台。A. held on继续；B. got together聚在一起；C. took up占据；D. plucked up鼓起勇气、振作。由下文“the courage to get up on stage”和“That first time was terrifying. (第一次太可怕了)”可知，作者初涉喜剧，感到害怕，所以要鼓起勇气站上舞台。故选D项。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我不知道观众会怎么看我。A. make制作；B. react反应；C. criticize批评；D. applaud鼓掌。由上文“finally ___6___ the courage to get up on stage. That first time was terrifying (最后鼓起勇气站上舞台。第一次太可怕了)”可知，作者第一次站在喜剧舞台上感到害怕，需要鼓起勇气站上舞台，该空应表明作者产生此种心理的原因，担忧观众对自己的看法，make of (看待)。故选A项。 【28题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：在纽约，喜剧演员通常是留胡子的年轻人。A. exclusively唯一地；B. typically通常；C. rarely很少；D. occasionally偶尔。由下文“young men with beards”可知，此处指喜剧演员通常是留胡子的年轻人。故选B项。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：作为一个女人很难突破，对于一个年纪大到已经是他们祖母的人来说更是如此。A. fight战斗；B. rise上升；C. stand站立；D. break打破。由上文“In New York, comedians are ___8___ young men with beards. (在纽约，喜剧演员通常是留胡子的年轻人)”可知，喜剧演员一般是男性，所以作为一位上了年纪的女性，很难取得突破（break through）。故选D项。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们看到我显然很惊讶。A. amused好笑的；B. expected预期的；C. surprised惊讶的；D. indifferent漠不关心的。由上文“In New York, comedians are ___8___ young men with beards. (在纽约，喜剧演员通常是留胡子的年轻人)”和“someone old enough to be their grandmother (一个年纪大到已经是他们祖母的人)”可知，喜剧演员一般是年轻男性，而作者是一位上了年纪的女性，所以她的登台会让观众感到惊讶。故选C项。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：一片沉默。A. silence沉默；B. hesitation犹豫；C. disbelief不相信；D. applause掌声。由下文“But by the time I got to the third line, people were properly laughing. (但当我讲到第三句话时，人们都在笑)”中“But”可知，上下文有转折关系，下文讲说到第三句话时人们都在笑，说明在此之前大家都保持沉默，构成转折。故选A项。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我上瘾了。A. bored无聊的；B. addicted上瘾的；C. disinterested客观的；D. unexpected出乎意料的。由上文“But by the time I got to the third line, people were properly laughing. (但当我讲到第三句话时，人们都在笑)”可知，大家认可作者讲的笑话，作者有成就感，所以对表演喜剧上瘾了。故选B项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：演出结束后，年轻人和老年人都走到我面前，说我是一个多么鼓舞人心的人。A. reminder提醒；B. motivation动机；C. challenge挑战；D. inspiration鼓舞人心的人（或事物）。由下文“They say they want to be as active as me (他们说，他们想和我一样活跃)”可知，作者的行为鼓舞了看表演的年轻人和老年人，他们才会想要成为和作者一样活跃的人。故选D项。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们说，当他们达到我的年龄时，他们想和我一样活跃。A. reach到达；B. arrive到达；C. approach接近；D. surpass超过。由上文语境可知，高龄的作者仍然活跃在舞台上，再结合上文“They say they want to be as active as me”可知，看表演的年轻人和老年人想到达我的年龄时跟我一样活跃，及物动词reach后面直接加宾语，arrive为不及物动词。故选A项。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我很高兴我能证明，作为一个老年人，你不需要在生活中退居二线。A. dominant占主导地位的；B. leading主要的；C. back后面的；D. passive被动的。由上文语境可知，高龄的作者仍然活跃在舞台上，并未在生活中退居二线，take a back seat (让权于他人、退居次要位置)。故选C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。 The China Pavilion appeared at the Palace of Festivals and Conferences for MIPCOM Cannes in France from Oct 21 to 24, ____36____ (mark) the 21st time it has participated in the autumn TV festival, ____37____ offers a series of events themed around “Focus on China, Stories Without Limits”. Cao Shumin, director of the National Radio and Television Administration, attended the forum and ____38____ (deliver) a speech noting that 2024 celebrates the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France. ____39____ the world’s largest market for international studios and distributors of entertainment content, MIPCOM Cannes serves as ____40____ window for showcasing audio-video programs. Cao shared three characteristics of the Chinese audiovisual content market. The quality of audio works is continuously improving, with numerous ____41____ (hit) emerging. Among these, the realistic works ____42____ (produce) by the Chinese grassroot directors have been broadcast on streaming platforms in various countries. Cultural exchanges and cooperation always stick to inclusiveness and mutual appreciation, using audio or visual works ____43____ (enhance) understanding and communication in promoting the ____44____ (coexist) and development of diverse global cultures. The market has enormous potential for cooperation and innovation. Efforts are being made to integrate radio, television and online content, adopting technology to empower audiovisual programs _____45_____ improve service quality, thus providing broad prospects. 【答案】36. marking 37. which 38. delivered 39. As 40. a 41. hits 42. produced 43. to enhance 44. coexistence 45. and 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。本文介绍了中国馆在法国戛纳MIPCOM影视节目展上的亮相及其相关活动。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：10月21日至24日，中国馆亮相法国戛纳MIPCOM影视节目展的节庆会议中心，这是其第21次参加秋季电视节，本届电视节以“聚焦中国，故事无界”为主题举办了一系列活动。空处需填非谓语动词作状语，mark和前面的句子为逻辑主谓关系，需用现在分词形式。故填marking。 【37题详解】 考查定语从句。句意同上。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为the autumn TV festival，指物，关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which引导。故填which。 【38题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：国家广播电视总局局长曹淑敏出席论坛并发表讲话，指出2024年是中法建交60周年。根据上文attended可知，此处描述过去发生的事情，应用一般过去时。故填delivered。 【39题详解】 考查介词。句意：作为国际工作室和娱乐内容发行商的世界最大市场，戛纳MIPCOM是展示音视频节目的一个窗口。此处为介词as引导的介词短语作状语，意为“作为”，句首单词首字母大写。故填As。 【40题详解】 考查冠词。句意同上。window为可数名词，此处表泛指，应用不定冠词修饰，且window是发音以辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。 【41题详解】 考查名词。句意：音频作品的质量在持续提升，涌现出了众多热门作品。hit为可数名词，由numerous修饰，应用复数形式。故填hits。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：其中，由中国草根导演创作的现实主义作品已在各国的流媒体平台上播出。分析句子结构可知，此处应用非谓语动词作后置定语，逻辑主语the realistic works与produce之间为被动关系，应用过去分词形式。故填produced。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：文化交流与合作始终秉持包容与相互欣赏的原则，通过音频或视觉作品增进理解与沟通，推动全球多元文化的共存与发展。use sth to do sth为固定搭配，意为“使用某物做某事”。故填to enhance。 【44题详解】 考查名词。句意同上。此处作宾语，应用名词coexistence，表示“共存”。故填coexistence。 【45题详解】 考查连词。句意：目前正在致力于整合广播、电视和在线内容，利用技术为音视频节目赋能并提升服务质量，从而展现出广阔的前景。此处为并列连词连接两个动词不定式to empower和(to) improve，表示并列关系。故填and。 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分 15 分） 46. 假定你是李华，你的英国好友Peter准备参加中文诗歌朗诵大赛，他发来练习视频询问你的建议，请你用英文给他回复，内容包括： 1.指出朗诵问题； 2.提出改进建议。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Dear Peter, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Peter, Thank you so much for sharing your video with me. I’m delighted to know your participation in the Chinese Poetry Recitation Competition. After watching your video, I’ve identified a couple of areas you could improve. There are some tone errors in the pronunciation of Chinese characters. Mandarin is known for its four distinct tones, each conveying a different meaning. Therefore, mastering them is crucial for accurate understanding. Besides, I’ve noticed problems with the pauses, which may result from a misunderstanding of a poem’s meaning. To solve these problems, I highly recommend that you thoroughly understand the meaning of the poem before your next practice. Additionally, listening to native speakers reciting the poem and mimicking their tone and rhythm will undoubtedly help you improve. Keep up the great work, and I’m firmly convinced that you’ll shine in the competition. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给英国好友Peter回复邮件，提出参加中文诗歌朗诵大赛的建议。 【详解】1.词汇积累 高兴：delighted→glad 错误：error→mistake 重要：crucial→vital 此外：besides→in addition 2.句式拓展 合并句子 原句：Mandarin is known for its four distinct tones, each conveying a different meaning. Therefore, mastering them is crucial for accurate understanding. 拓展句：Since Mandarin is known for its four distinct tones, each conveying a different meaning, mastering them is crucial for accurate understanding. 【点睛】[高分句型1] Besides, I’ve noticed problems with the pauses, which may result from a misunderstanding of a poem’s meaning. (运用了which引导非限制性定语从句) [高分句型2] To solve these problems, I highly recommend that you thoroughly understand the meaning of the poem before your next practice. (运用了不定式作目的状语和that引导宾语从句) 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Emma comes from a remote village surrounded by mountains. Unlike her trendy classmates in New York who are addicted to such high- tech things as smartphones and social media, she prefers knitting(编织). Emma’s love for the traditional skill is deeply influenced by her mother, who can create all kinds of beautiful things with a pair of simple needles. Whenever she is free, she will sit down and start knitting all kinds of things for her children and neighbors. Whether it is a mini bag or a scarf, each item is a unique gift full of love and warmth. And they are deeply loved by the receivers. Her mother’s passion for knitting and generous spirit of helping others have inspired Emma to follow in her footsteps and she has taken up knitting as a hobby, too. By the age of 14, Emma has become especially good at making scarves and gloves. With beauty and practicality, Emma’s hand- made gifts never fail to impress her friends as well as her relatives. Last week, the city was hit by a heavy snowstorm, which left many, particularly the homeless, in a desperate situation. As Emma made her way to school, she noticed a man shaking under the bridge near her school. It was a homeless man she often saw on the route. But today he looked particularly miserable(可怜的). His face was half- hidden under a piece of worn cloth that hardly served as protection against the cold. Touched by the sight, Emma approached the man and presented her scarf to the homeless man. “For me, Miss?” asked the man in surprise. “It is too expensive!” “Please don’t mind it. I have made it for myself and I can make another one in a few days!” Emma replied while she was wrapping the scarf around the poor man’s neck. “I hope it might keep you away from the terrible cold.” 注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Instantly, the man’s eyes brightened and a big smile appeared on his face. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Emma shared the idea of setting up a knitting club with some of her “high- tech” classmates. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: Instantly, the man’s eyes brightened and a big smile appeared on his face. At that moment, Emma realized what she presented was not just a scarf but also a sign of love and hope. Inspired, she determined to bring that spark of hope to more homeless people. On her arrival at the school, an idea occurred to her. “Why not set up a knitting club to bring more warmth and hope to those in need?” she wondered. Emma shared the idea of setting up a knitting club with some of her “high- tech” classmates. At first, she was worried that they might laugh at her “low-tech” idea. To her amazement, they responded to her proposal enthusiastically. In a few days, the club was founded and more and more students joined them. Some of them started learning the traditional skill and others used social media to seek help online. By the end of winter, the club distributed more than two thousand hand-knitted items. Never did the kids realize the marriage of high- tech and low- tech could be so magic! 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Emma的故事，展现了她对编织这一传统技艺的热爱，以及她如何通过成立编织俱乐部来帮助无家可归者，传递温暖和希望。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“瞬间，男人的眼睛亮了起来，脸上露出了灿烂的微笑。”以及第二段首句内容“Emma与一些“高科技”同学分享了成立编织俱乐部的想法。”可知，第一段可描写看到男人的反应，Emma突然想到自己可以成立一个编制俱乐部来帮助更多的人。 ②由第二段首句内容“Emma与一些“高科技”同学分享了成立编织俱乐部的想法。”可知，第二段可描写出乎Emma意料的是同学们热情回应了她的建议，大家一起帮助了更多的人。 2.续写线索：充满感激之情——想要成立俱乐部——怕会被嘲笑——赞成提议——更多人加入——帮助更多需要帮助的人 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①决定做某事：determine to/decide to ②突然想到：occur to/hit ③使用：use/employ 情绪类 ①担忧的：worried/concerned ②惊讶：amazement/surprise 【点睛】【高分句型1】At that moment, Emma realized what she presented was not just a scarf but also a sign of love and hope.（运用了省略连接词that引导的宾语从句和what引导的主语从句） 【高分句型2】At first, she was worried that they might laugh at her “low-tech” idea.（运用了that引导的宾语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 泰安一中新校区2024-2025学年第一学期高三第五次教学质量检测 英语试题 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，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。 1. When will David hand in the paper? A. On April 21st B. On April 22nd C. On April 23rd 2. What does Jerry do for a living now? A. He makes videos. B. He reports news. C. He writes storybooks. 3. Why is the woman complaining? A. The fish tasted bad.B. She didn't order the fish. C. It's cold in the restaurant. 4. Where is probably the man now? A. At the airport B. On the bus C. In the hotel 5. What event did the man participate in? A. Waste recycling B. Beach cleaning C. Tree planting 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. Why is Linda so excited? A. A newspaper e-mailed her. B. She got a free tour of China. C. Her article will be published. 7. What would Linda rather do? A. Receive a cash bonus. B. Visit Beijing with family. C. Work for the newspaper. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What is bothering the boy? A. That his grade is unsatisfactory. B. That his school year is almost over. C. That his schoolwork is too heavy. 9. What does the girl offer to do for the boy? A. She will help schedule his time wisely. B. She will bring his lunch to the library. C. She will assist him with some of the work. 听第8段材料，回答第10至 13题。 10. How does Charlie feel at first? A. Nervous B. Excited C. Relieved 11. What makes Charlie scared? A. His photos have been uploaded. B. Some information is hard to remove. C. Everyone wants to see his information. 12. Where did Charlie write down his password? A. In the drawer B. In a notebook C. On the desk 13. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. How to stay safe online B. How to upload photos online C. How to search for information 听第9段材料，回答第14至 17题。 14. What is the business of the man's company? A. They process natural diamonds. B. They create the biggest diamonds. C. They produce man-made diamonds. 15. What is currently the most significant advantage of the company? A. The successful marketing team B. The modern production method C. The man's global business contacts 16. How does the woman plan to help people? A. By making jewelry more affordable B. By resolving problems in the jewelry industry C. By improving labor conditions at her local mine 17. What is the man's attitude to diamond business? A. Positive B. Uncertain C. Negative 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18.What happened on a high-speed train recently? A. Opinions of pets' transportation were collected. B. Pets were allowed to board the train with their owners. C. Some passengers had arguments with the railway authority. 19. What is the current situation concerning pets delivery? A. Pets owners prefer their pets not travelling on high-speed rail. B. Pets lovers want their pets to be treated as normal passengers. C. Some transportation vehicles have offered pets delivery services. 20. Why is high-speed rail pet delivery not an easy job? A. Pet owners' expectations are too high to meet. B. Relevant rules and procedures must be drafted. C. Other passengers' concerns have to be addressed. 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 RESTORE AND REWILD The 2024 Nature Restoration Law aims to renew and protect 20 percent of the European Union’s (EU’s) decreased land by 2030. Europe is launching hundreds of bold rewilding initiatives in the following places, which leads to a lot of benefits for wildlife and people. Apennine Hunting, poisoning, and traffic accidents endanger some 60 Marsican bears in the central Apennine. Removing outdated fencing helps them move freely and the number of tourists is strictly controlled. Kraansvlak Bison (野牛) introduced to work as landscape engineers feed on trees invading easily destroyed sand hills. The result: a sustainable ecosystem and habitat. Koitajoki Work to restore 2,500 acres of peatlands (泥炭地) has been beneficial to birds, flood reduction, and ecosystems under the water, aiding fish such as Finland’s last natural salmon. Carpathian Mountains The government’s calling on sustainable tourism leads to decreasing tourist numbers. The region is seeing the return of wildlife to abandoned farmland. CONSERVATION VS. REWILDING These two restoration models are guided by different approaches and long-term goals. Conservation Rewilding Application zone Smaller, isolated habitats in need of careful management Large-scale landscape, marginal farmland (边远农田), or postindustrial sites Approaches The approach is defensive, involved, human-led Emphasizes natural processes and hands-off management Goals Focuses on monitoring and distribution of endangered species Boosts rare species 1. What is the intention of launching the Nature Restoration Law? A. To protect the world’s land. B. To conduct wildlife research. C. To preserve the EU’s declining area. D. To promote biological initiatives. 2. What is the common approach used in Apennine and Carpathian Mountains? A. Forbidding hunting. B. Limiting tourist numbers. C. Dismissing outdated measures. D. Restoring abandoned lands. 3. Which area is more suitable for applying rewilding? A. Rich farmland. B. Preindustrial sites. C. Isolated habitats. D. Wide-ranging landscape. B On the last days of July, I moved to a flat in Brixton and joined those with a garden for the first time. Before moving, I lived in a flat surrounded by a small plot of woodland nearby. There were a good six weeks during which the dawn chorus was so loud that waking up at 5 am was a daily routine. Watching the birds became a soap opera I was deeply invested in. In Brixton, though, all I could hear was traffic. Although I knew clearly that cities are not strongholds of naturalism, and that nature is always there waiting for me to find it, it still took me a while to get used to the fact that I had to walk more than five minutes to find a green space. It was for this reason that I turned to gardening. I’m not a formally trained gardener; I taught myself on a concrete balcony, four stories up on a hill in Camberwell in my mid-20s. The only garden I had previously had access to as an adult, in Hackney at the start of my career, was used for parties, barbecues and playing with the neighbor’s cat. Filled with blind enthusiasm and curiosity, I picked up plants from supermarkets and flower markets, often killing them out of love and then starting all over again. I often spent whole weekends in that small space. The balcony had a good view: one of London’s shining skylines beneath high skies that changed color and cloud by the minute. But it was so small that you had to look closely, and looking closely is an essential part of enjoying nature, wherever you find it. And to be out on the balcony allowed me to care about things that were bigger than my career, relationship or sense of self. When all three started to waver (动摇), it was gardening — and nature more broadly — that enabled me to find a new way of life. 4. What is one challenge the author faced after moving to Brixton? A. Dealing with a noisy neighbor. B. Finding a suitable place for parties. C. Adjusting to the lack of green space. D. Getting used to the city’s heavy traffic. 5. What was the author’s initial experience with gardening? A. She learned gardening all by herself. B. She had a natural talent for gardening. C. She had a large garden in her childhood home. D She started gardening in a small woodland area. 6. What did the author learn from her gardening experience in Camberwell? A. The key to being a successful gardener. B. The way to master gardening on her own. C. The importance of looking closely at nature. D. The method of getting along well with neighbors. 7. What would be the best title for the text? A. How I Overcame Challenges in Gardening B. How I Adapted Myself to Life in Cities C. How I Turned Gardening into a Hobby D. How I Found Nature in Cities C Today’s teaching methods prioritize creative problem-solving over traditional formulas and equations but these changes may be critical for the next generation. Math might be a constant in school, but how it’s taught has changed dramatically 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. However, for many parents, helping their kids with homework has become frightening, 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. Common Core represents that the first time a comprehensive set of math standards is being taught across the United States, says Maria Klawe, president of Math for America, a nonprofit dedicated to helping math and science teachers. Klawe says these standards don’t just focus on formulas and equations. Common Core math emphasizes “problem-solving, collaboration, and embedding concepts in real-life examples,” she says. 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, Klawe says. The goal is to help kids develop skills they’ll need to navigate a world filled with challenges - like climate change, pandemics, and geopolitical conflicts, says Dawoun Jyung, a middle school math teacher at Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School in New York City. Before Common Core math, “answers were valued over process,” says Jyung. 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. Now, even mistakes are part of the learning process. “When students make a mistake or they struggle, parents see it as a negative thing,” Jyung says. “As math educators, we believe productive struggle is actually good. That’s where learning happens.” 8. What is a driving force behind the changes in math education according to the text? A. Maintaining teachers’ motivation to teach math. B. Enhancing students’ critical thinking capability. C. Helping parents with their children’s homework. D. Equipping students with practical skills for future. 9. What happens in today’s math classroom according to Klawe? A. The focus has been shifted to character building. B. Group work for diverse solutions is encouraged. C. Concepts are acquired by individual work in class. D. Teachers are used to lecturing throughout the class. 10. What is Jyung’s attitude towards Common Core? A. Favorable. B. Doubtful. C. Ambiguous. D. Cautious. 11. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Common Core Math Transformed Standards B. Modern Teaching Methods Won Public Favor C. Math Teaching Has Changed in Surprising Ways D. Educators Appeal for Better Teaching Approaches D In the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, millions of monarch butterflies find shelter in the oyamel fir forests after a tough migration from Canada and the United States down to Mexico for the winter. Now, as rising temperatures, droughts, and disease threaten the forests of the monarch reserve, scientists are hoping to help these trees migrate. “We’re doing something different,” says Sáenz-Romero, a researcher of the reserve. “If we don’t do this, the trees in the monarch reserve are going to die.” By 2090, the reserve’s forest habitats are expected to deteriorate, as temperatures warm. Using a technique called assisted migration, researchers might be able to move these trees to the nearby volcano. Forests move naturally; they shift in many directions and elevations as climate changes. Assisted migration helps the forest move more quickly than it would do so naturally. You collect seeds from a place with a specific climate, like the monarch reserve, and move them to an area that will have a similar climate in the future, explains Sáenz-Romero. The experiment began in 2017, when Sáenz-Romero and his team gathered seeds from oyamel fir trees in the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve at various altitudes. For two years, the plants grew in a shade house and then for another year in a nursery at around 9,800 feet to help them adjust to the altitude. Then, in 2021, they worked with the local community to plant the seedlings under “nurse plants”, which protected them from difficult conditions. In 2023, six years after planting the seeds, they found that at two of those heights, 11,800 and 12,400 feet, nearly 70 percent of the seedlings had survived even at the higher elevation. “These types of experiments are tremendously important,” says Sally Aitken, who wasn’t involved in the study. However, assisted migration outside of a tree’s normal range comes with concerns, Aitken says. Oyamel firs don’t normally grow at this height on Nevado de Toluca’s slopes. Moving a species could have unintended ecological fallout for other species present in that ecosystem. For now, in Mexico, Sáenz-Romero hopes this new study convinces conservationists and government officials that assisted migration can establish new potential wintering sites for the monarch butterflies. 12. What does the underlined word “deteriorate” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Form. B. Expand. C. Worsen. D. Melt. 13. What can we learn about assisted migration from the experiment? A. It has achieved some intended targets. B. It expands the species of nurse plants. C It takes way too much time and effort. D. It saved monarch butterflies worldwide. 14. What might assisted migration lead to according to Aitken? A. Presence of new species. B. Change of the local weather. C. Reduction of Oyamel firs. D. Disturbance of the ecosystem. 15. What does Sáenz-Romero suggest Mexican officials do? A. Build more natural reserves for the monarch butterflies. B. Support assisted migration to protect monarch butterflies. C. Learn more relevant knowledge about insect conservation. D. Convince conservationists to establish observational centers. 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。 Personal development goals are objectives that we set to improve our skills, habits, mindset, relationships, and overall wellbeing. ____16____ Some common examples include the following. Enhance communication skills to foster better relationships. ____17____ It may include practicing active listening, and empathy, as well as learning conflict resolution techniques. After honing communication skills, individuals can strengthen relationships with others, leading to deeper understanding, trust, and mutual respect. Set boundaries to prioritize self-care. It is essential to clear limits and guidelines for personal space, time, and energy to protect wellbeing. It involves learning to say no to commitments that waste resources and setting realistic expectations for ourselves and others. ____18____ Develop a growth mindset to embrace challenges. Adopting a mindset that views challenges, setbacks, and failures as opportunities for growth undoubtedly helps us grow. ____19____ With a growth mindset, individuals can overcome obstacles with adaptability, leading to greater confidence, achievement, and personal fulfillment. ____20____ Integrating mindfulness-based techniques and practices into daily life to cultivate greater awareness, presence, and emotional regulation is an exciting personal development goal to work on. By cultivating mindfulness, individuals can reduce stress, and anxiety, improve focus and concentration, and foster a greater sense of calm, and overall emotional wellbeing. A. They are tailored to individuals’ unique needs for growth. B. Focus on self-reflection and mindfulness to realize dreams. C. This goal involves actively improving communication abilities. D. Cultivate mindfulness practices to enhance emotional wellbeing. E. They encourage individuals to reflect on what truly matters to them. F. By setting boundaries, individuals can create space for self-care activities. G. It requires building a belief in the ability to develop skills and improve over time. 第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I was 68 when I first stepped on stage as a standup comedian in 2003. I’d never set foot in a comedy ___21___ before. I’ve always been a(n) ___22___ — I’ve worked as a singer, actor and musician — but all that came to an end after 9/11. I live in New York, and we watched the ___23___ towers fall from my apartment building. For a year afterwards, nobody wanted to go out or be ___24___. It was then that I started to think about comedy. I realised people needed to laugh to enjoy themselves again, and thought that with a little ___25___ I could do it. I took a few classes, tried to work out a routine, and finally ___26___ the courage to get up on stage. That first time was terrifying. I had no idea what the audience would ___27___ of me. In New York, comedians are ___28___ young men with beards. It’s hard enough to ___29___ through as a woman, even harder as someone old enough to be their grandmother. As I stepped on stage that first time, people laughed nervously. They were clearly ____30____ to see me. I introduced myself, stated my age and tried my first joke. There was ____31____. But by the time I got to the third line, people were properly laughing. I was ____32____. Now my sets differ. I might be on stage for 10 minutes in front of a dozen people, or my one-woman show is a full hour in front of a crowd of 100. After a show, people young and old come up to me, saying what a(n) ____33____ I am. They say they want to be as active as me when they ____34____ my age. I’m pleased I can show that as an older person you don’t need to take a ____35____ seat in life.” 21. A. club B. society C. stage D. site 22. A. audience B. performer C. worker D. producer 23. A. modern B. beautiful C. grand D. picturesque 24. A. entertained B. seen C. active D. public 25. A. exercise B. practice C. training D. meditation 26. A. held on B. got together C. took up D. plucked up 27. A. make B. react C. criticize D. applaud 28. A. exclusively B. typically C. rarely D. occasionally 29. A. fight B. rise C. stand D. break 30. A. amused B. expected C. surprised D. indifferent 31. A. silence B. hesitation C. disbelief D. applause 32. A. bored B. addicted C. disinterested D. unexpected 33. A. reminder B. motivation C. challenge D. inspiration 34. A. reach B. arrive C. approach D. surpass 35. A. dominant B. leading C. back D. passive 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。 The China Pavilion appeared at the Palace of Festivals and Conferences for MIPCOM Cannes in France from Oct 21 to 24, ____36____ (mark) the 21st time it has participated in the autumn TV festival, ____37____ offers a series of events themed around “Focus on China, Stories Without Limits”. Cao Shumin, director of the National Radio and Television Administration, attended the forum and ____38____ (deliver) a speech noting that 2024 celebrates the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France. ____39____ the world’s largest market for international studios and distributors of entertainment content, MIPCOM Cannes serves as ____40____ window for showcasing audio-video programs. Cao shared three characteristics of the Chinese audiovisual content market. The quality of audio works is continuously improving, with numerous ____41____ (hit) emerging. Among these, the realistic works ____42____ (produce) by the Chinese grassroot directors have been broadcast on streaming platforms in various countries. Cultural exchanges and cooperation always stick to inclusiveness and mutual appreciation, using audio or visual works ____43____ (enhance) understanding and communication in promoting the ____44____ (coexist) and development of diverse global cultures. The market has enormous potential for cooperation and innovation. Efforts are being made to integrate radio television and online content, adopting technology to empower audiovisual programs _____45_____ improve service quality, thus providing broad prospects. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分 15 分） 46. 假定你是李华，你的英国好友Peter准备参加中文诗歌朗诵大赛，他发来练习视频询问你的建议，请你用英文给他回复，内容包括： 1.指出朗诵问题； 2.提出改进建议。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Dear Peter, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Emma comes from a remote village surrounded by mountains. Unlike her trendy classmates in New York who are addicted to such high- tech things as smartphones and social media, she prefers knitting(编织). Emma’s love for the traditional skill is deeply influenced by her mother, who can create all kinds of beautiful things with a pair of simple needles. Whenever she is free, she will sit down and start knitting all kinds of things for her children and neighbors. Whether it is a mini bag or a scarf, each item is a unique gift full of love and warmth. And they are deeply loved by the receivers. Her mother’s passion for knitting and generous spirit of helping others have inspired Emma to follow in her footsteps and she has taken up knitting as a hobby, too. By the age of 14, Emma has become especially good at making scarves and gloves. With beauty and practicality, Emma’s hand- made gifts never fail to impress her friends as well as her relatives. Last week, the city was hit by a heavy snowstorm, which left many, particularly the homeless, in a desperate situation. As Emma made her way to school, she noticed a man shaking under the bridge near her school. It was a homeless man she often saw on the route. But today he looked particularly miserable(可怜的). His face was half- hidden under a piece of worn cloth that hardly served as protection against the cold. Touched by the sight, Emma approached the man and presented her scarf to the homeless man. “For me, Miss?” asked the man in surprise. “It is too expensive!” “Please don’t mind it. I have made it for myself and I can make another one in a few days!” Emma replied while she was wrapping the scarf around the poor man’s neck. “I hope it might keep you away from the terrible cold.” 注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Instantly, the man’s eyes brightened and a big smile appeared on his face. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Emma shared the idea of setting up a knitting club with some of her “high- tech” classmates. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$