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重庆市第十八中学2024-2025学年度（下）3月学习能力摸底 高二英语试题 （时间120分钟 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，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。 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 are the speakers discussing? A. Fruits. B. Seasons. C. Smells. 2. Where are the speakers probably? A. In a river. B. At a food festival. C. In a theme park. 3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Security staff and passenger. B. Shop assistant and customer. C. Hotel clerk and guest. 4. What will the woman’s brother do tonight? A. Search for survivors. B. Arrange first-aid items. C. Report on the earthquake. 5. How much will Dave save if he orders the new TV before 5:00 p.m.? A. $20. B. $40. C. $50. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、Ｃ三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the speakers concerned about? A. Rising sea levels. B. Losing their home. C. Approaching flood waters. 7. What time is it? A.5:00p.m. B.5:30p.m. C.6:00p.m. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. How does the woman feel about the music she heard? A. Sad. B. Touched. C. Annoyed. 9. What do we know about the speakers? A. They are good at playing Chinese instruments. B. They like to live in modern cities. C. They came to China 25 years ago. 10. What do the speakers plan to do during their holiday? A. Go on a trip to Beijing. B. Take an instrument course. C. Learn Chinese history. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What is Kelly’s probable attitude toward Instagram? A. Interested. B. Indifferent. C. Bored. 12. What does the man suggest Kelly do? A. Update her stories. B. Learn Spanish. C. Quit social media. 13. What sport does the man attend classes for? A. Kick boxing. B. Swimming. C. Football. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What animals do the speakers see first? A. Monkeys. B. Zebras. C. Tigers. 15. When does the conversation take place? A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening. 16. What does the woman say about the zebras? A. They like living alone. B. They eat for most of the day. C. They’re India’s national animal. 17. What will the man do next? A. Draw some money. B. Have some hamburgers. C. Meet the woman at a restaurant. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What was Marcus’ childhood like? A. He lived in happiness with parents. B. He was famous as a child. C. He lived in poverty. 19. What did Marcus help children get? A. Money. B. Food. C. Sports fields. 20. What was the purpose of the fight? A. To force the government to reopen some schools. B. To provide children with free education. C. To end child hunger in England. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 The Outdoor Centre Opening times Water sports: 9 a.m.—5 p.m. Play Park: 10 a.m.—4 p.m. Entrance/Car park fees Low season: Weekdays £2.00 per car; Weekends: £3.00 per car High season: 23 July-11 September; Weekdays and weekends: £3.00 per car One-day adventure (冒险) course This is a chance you have been waiting for. Come and try sailing, climbing and surfing (冲浪). This course is trying to introduce outdoor activities to adults in a fun way. You do not need to be very fit or to have had experience of the activities. All you need is to be interested. Play Park The Play Park is suitable for children from 2 to 10 years of age. It is one of the best of its type in the country. It has sand and water play, large ball pool, play castle and much, much more. Group day and weekend courses We also offer day and long weekend courses for groups. We receive regular visits from schools and colleges There are three large rooms with twelve beds in each, which can be booked beforehand for groups of up to 36 people (12 at least). Summer adventure holiday (for 8—14 years of age) Safety is of great importance at the Outdoor Centre. All our workers are fully trained in first aid (急救) , and able to teach the activities on offer. We also make certain that all children only take part in activities that are suitable for their age and physical abilities. For this programme children must be able to swim 25 metres and be in good physical health. 1. How much should a family driving two cars pay when entering the centre in August? A. £2.00. B. £3.00. C. £4.00. D. £6.00. 2. Which of the following is suitable for a group of ten children aged 6 to 8? A. Play Park. B. Ono-day adventure course. C. Summer adventure holiday. D. Group day and weekend courses. 3. People who want to take the summer adventure holiday _________. A. can stay overnight if they want B. should have basic skills in swimming C. should have a knowledge of first aid D. can do any sport they are interested in 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一个户外中心的情况，包括开放时间、收费以及课程等。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Entrance/Car park fees部分中“High season: 23 July-11 September；Weekdays and weekends: £3.00 per car(旺季为7月23日至9月11日；工作日和周末：每辆车3.00英镑)”可知，一个开两辆车的家庭在8月份，即旺季，进入户外中心需要支付3+3=6英镑。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Play Park部分中“The Play Park is suitable for children from 2 to 10 years of age.(游乐场适合2至10岁的儿童)”可知，Play Park适合10名6至8岁的儿童。故选A。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“For this programme children must be able to swim 25 metres and be in good physical health.(参加这个项目的儿童必须能游25米，并且身体健康)”可知，想要参加夏季冒险假期的人应该具备基本的游泳技能。故选B。 People usually wash their produce before eating to remove some remains from pesticides (农药). But are your fruits and vegetables really clean enough to eat? Now 14-year-old Sirish Subash from Georgia has won the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge for developing an AI-based handheld tool that is very accurate in finding pesticide residues (残留物). The ninth grader at the Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology in Snellville has received the title “America’s Top Young Scientist”, according to a press release from the 3M Company. Now in its 17th year, the challenge supports middle school students to think creatively and apply STEM principles to discover real-world solutions. When the finalists were chosen, they were paired with a 3M scientist who guided them over the summer to help transform their ideas from just concepts into models. Sirish spent four months competing against nine other finalists and secured his win at the final challenge events at 3M’s global headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota. Sirish’s journey to winning the award came from watching his mother wash vegetables and fruits every day and caution him to always do so. He wondered whether washing actually made a difference. Since 70 percent of produce in the US has pestioide residues that are linked to illnesses like cancer and Alzheimer’s, it’s very important to know if the fruits and vegetables are safe to eat. That’s what PestiSCAND is designed to do. The device works by shining light on the surface of the produce and measuring the wavelengths that bounce back. Sirish has tested the device on more than 12,000 food samples including strawberries, apples, and tomatoes. PestiSCAND uses a sensor and an AI-based processor to achieve an accuracy of over 85 percent. Sirish aims at making this technology widely accessible so that consumers will be able to make safe food choices. But he still believes people should wash their produce anyway. He plans to use the $25,000 prize from the competition to help fund his educational goal of attending MIT. 4. Why was Sirish awarded “America’s Top Young Scientist”? A. He developed a new kind of pesticide. B. He invented a smart pesticide detector. C. He improved an AI-based handheld tool. D. He found a way to remove pesticide residues. 5. What inspired Sirish to make his achievement? A. His interest in the application of AI technology. B. His teacher’s guidance on scientific research. C. His family’s daily routine. D. His ambition to win a competition. 6. Which of the following can best describe Sirish? A. Curious and creative. B. Clever and courageous. C. Confident and knowledgeable. D. Devoted and responsible. 7. What does the text want to tell us? A. Actions speak louder than words. B. A good beginning is half done. C. Achievements are not about age. D. Many hands make light work. 【答案】4. B 5. C 6. A 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了14岁的Sirish Subash发明了一种基于人工智能的手持工具，用于准确检测农药残留，并因此获得了“美国顶尖年轻科学家”的称号。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段的“Now 14-year-old Sirish Subash from Georgia has won the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge for developing an AI-based handheld tool that is very accurate in finding pesticide residues (残留物).(现在，来自佐治亚州的14岁的Sirish Subash赢得了2024年3M青年科学家挑战赛，该挑战赛开发了一种基于人工智能的手持工具，该工具在寻找农药残留方面非常准确)”可知，Sirish因为发明了一种基于人工智能的手持工具，能够非常准确地检测农药残留，而获得了“美国顶尖年轻科学家”的称号。故选B。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段的“Sirish’s journey to winning the award came from watching his mother wash vegetables and fruits every day and caution him to always do so.(Sirish获得该奖项的旅程来自于看着他的母亲每天洗蔬菜和水果，并提醒他要经常这样做)”可知，Sirish的成就灵感来自于他每天看到母亲洗蔬菜和水果，并告诫他也要这样做。因此，他的家庭日常习惯激发了他的灵感。故选C。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段的“He wondered whether washing actually made a difference.(他好奇清洗是否真的有所作用)”可知，Sirish对清洗是否真的有用感到好奇，这表明他具有好奇心；根据第一段的“Now 14-year-old Sirish Subash from Georgia has won the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge for developing an AI-based handheld tool that is very accurate in finding pesticide residues (残留物).(现在，来自佐治亚州的14岁的Sirish Subash赢得了2024年3M青年科学家挑战赛，该挑战赛开发了一种基于人工智能的手持工具，该工具在寻找农药残留方面非常准确)”可知，Sirish发明了一种基于人工智能的手持工具来检测农药残留，这表明他具有创造力。由此可推知，Sirish是一个具有好奇心且有创造力的人。故选A。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，特别是根据第一段的“Now 14-year-old Sirish Subash from Georgia has won the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge for developing an AI-based handheld tool that is very accurate in finding pesticide residues (残留物).(现在，来自佐治亚州的14岁的Sirish Subash赢得了2024年3M青年科学家挑战赛，该挑战赛开发了一种基于人工智能的手持工具，该工具在寻找农药残留方面非常准确)”可知，文章主要讲述了14岁的Sirish Subash因为发明了一种基于人工智能的手持工具来检测农药残留而获得了奖项，所以文章想要告诉读者“成就与年龄无关”。故选C。 Trillions of evolution’s wonders, red-eyed periodical cicadas (蝉) that have pumps in their heads and jet-like muscles in their bodies, are about to emerge in numbers not seen in decades and possibly centuries. Crawling out from underground every 13 or 17 years, with a collective song as loud as jet engines, the periodical cicadas are nature’s kings of the calendar. These black bugs with bulging eyes differ from their greener cousins that come out annually. They stay buried year after year, until they surface and take over a landscape. This spring, an unusual cicada double population is about to invade a couple of parts of the United States in what University of Connecticut cicada expert John Cooley called “cicada-geddon”. The last time these two broods (a group of creatures) came out together was in 1803. Thomas Jefferson, the then president, wrote about cicadas in his Garden Book but mistakenly called them locusts (蝗虫). Usually mistaken for hungry and unrelated locusts, periodical cicadas are more annoying rather than causing great economic damage. They can hurt young trees and some fruit crops, but it’s not widespread and can be prevented. The largest geographic brood in the nation — called Brood XIX and coming out every 13 years — is about to march through the Southeast, having already created countless boreholes in the red Georgia clay. It’s a sure sign of the coming cicada occupation. “They emerge when the ground warms to 64 degrees, which is happening earlier than it used to because of climate change,” scientists said. “The bugs are brown at first but darken as they mature.” Soon after the insects appear in large numbers in Georgia and the rest of the Southeast, cicada cousins that come out every 17 years will inundate Illinois. They are Brood ⅩⅢ. “And when you put those two together… you would have more than anywhere else any other time,” University of Maryland entomologist Paula Shrewsbury said. “These two broods may actually overlap — but probably not interbreed in a small area near central Illinois.” 8. How are periodical cicadas different from their greener cousins? A. They appear once a year. B. They look more beautiful. C. They have stronger muscles. D. They have a longer life circle. 9. What is a common belief on periodical cicadas? A. They are a type of locusts. B. They have underestimated advantages. C. They are Thomas Jefferson’s inspiration. D. They only eat young trees and fruit crops. 10. What can be inferred about Brood ⅩⅨ? A. The red Georgia clay is more beneficial to them. B. Climate change may be confusing their schedules. C. The adult ones only live 4-6 weeks before they die. D. They are expected to be found throughout the world. 11. What can best replace the underlined word “inundate” in the last paragraph? A. Strike out. B. Give up. C. Flood into. D. Jump at. 【答案】8. D 9. A 10. B 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了周期性蝉的生活习性和它们与其他蝉的区别，以及它们可能对环境产生的影响。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Crawling out from underground every 13 or 17 years, with a collective song as loud as jet engines, the periodical cicadas are nature’s kings of the calendar. These black bugs with bulging eyes differ from their greener cousins that come out annually. They stay buried year after year, until they surface and take over a landscape. (每隔13或17年，蝉就会从地下爬出来，发出像喷气发动机一样响亮的集体歌声，它们是自然界的日历之王。这些眼睛凸出的黑色虫子与它们每年出现的绿色表亲不同。它们年复一年地埋在地下，直到浮出水面，占据一片土地。)”可知，这些眼睛凸出的黑色昆虫与它们每年出现的绿色表亲不同。它们年复一年地被埋在地下，直到重新出现，占据一片土地。这说明周期性的蝉生命周期更长。故选D。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Usually mistaken for hungry and unrelated locusts, periodical cicadas are more annoying rather than causing great economic damage. (周期性的蝉通常被误认为是饥饿的不相干的蝗虫，它们更令人讨厌，而不是造成巨大的经济损失。)”可知，人们普遍认为周期性蝉是蝗虫的一种。故选A。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中““They emerge when the ground warms to 64 degrees, which is happening earlier than it used to because of climate change,” scientists said. (科学家们说：“当地面升温到64度时，它们就会出现，由于气候变化，这种情况比以前发生得更早。”)”可知，气候变化可能影响了周期性的蝉的出现时间，即，气候变化可能正在混淆它们的周期时间。故选B。 【11题详解】 词句猜测题。根据最后一段中“Soon after the insects appear in large numbers in Georgia and the rest of the Southeast, cicada cousins that come out every 17 years will... (这些昆虫在乔治亚州和东南部其他地区大量出现后不久，每17年出现一次的蝉表亲将……)”和“And when you put those two together… you would have more than anywhere else any other time (当你把这两者放在一起时，你会比其他任何时候都有更多的昆虫。)”可知，这些昆虫数量很多，每17年出现一次的蝉的表亲就会淹没伊利诺伊州，划线词的含义为“涌入，淹没”。A. strike out罢工；B. give up放弃；C. flood into涌入；D. jump at纵身一跃。故选C。 D A medical capsule robot is a small, often pill-sized device that can do planned movement inside the body after being swallowed or surgically inserted. Most models use wireless electronics or magnets or a combination of the two to control the movement of the capsule. Such devices have been equipped with cameras to allow observation and diagnosis, with sensors that “feel,” and even with mechanical needles that administer drugs. But in practice, Biomechatronics engineer Pietro Valdastri has found that developing capsule models from scratch (从头开始) is costly, time-consuming and requires advanced skills. “The problem was we had to do them from scratch every time,” said Valdastri in an interview. “And other research groups were redeveloping those same modules from scratch, which didn’t make sense.” Since most of the capsules have the same parts of components: a microprocessor, communication submodules, an energy source, sensors, and actuators (致动器), Valdastri and his team made the modular (模块化) platform in which the pieces work in concert and can be interchanged with ease. They also developed a flexible board on which the component parts are snapped in like Legos. The board can be folded to fit the body of the capsule, down to about 14 mm. Additionally, they compiled (编译) a library of components that designers could choose from, enabling hundreds of different combinations. They arranged it all in a free online system. Designers can take the available designs or adapt them to their specific needs. “Instead of redeveloping all the modules from scratch, people with limited technological experience can use our modules to build their own capsule robots in clinical use and focus on their innovation,” Valdastri said. Now, the team has designed a capsule equipped with a surgical clip to stop internal bleeding. Researchers at Scotland’s Royal Infirmary of Edinburg have also expressed interest in using the system to make a crawling capsule that takes images of the colon (结肠). One research group, led by professors at the Institute of Digestive Disease of the Chinese University of HongKong, is making a swimming capsule equipped with a camera that pushes itself through the stomach. One limitation of Valdastri’s system is that it’s only for designing models. Researchers can confirm their hypotheses (假设) and do first design using the platform, but will need to move to a custom approach to develop their capsules further and make them practical for clinical use. Now, they’re contacting with component factories for ways of making customized capsules. 12. According to the passage, Valdastri and his team created the platform to . A. adopt the latest technologies B. make their robots dream come true C. help build specialized capsule robots D. do preciser observation and diagnosis 13. What does the underlined phrase “work in concert” mean in Para.3? A. Perform live. B. Run independently. C. Act in a cooperative way. D. Carry on step by step. 14. What can be learned from the passage? A. Valdastri’s system can’t provide a complete capsule creation. B. The modular platform is more useful than a custom approach. C. The capsules can move in human’s body automatically. D. It costs more to module the capsules on the board. 15. What in your mind will Valdastri and his team do next? A. They will make more components. B. They will provide approaches to making complete capsule robots. C. They will try to raise money to develop the online system. D. They will add more innovation to their capsule robots. 【答案】12. C 13. C 14. A 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文属于说明文。文章介绍了胶囊机器人技术的现状、开发过程中遇到的挑战，以及Valdastri团队为解决这些问题所提出的模块化平台方案。文章还探讨了该技术的应用前景和局限性。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段的句子“Valdastri and his team made the modular (模块化) platform in which the pieces work in concert and can be interchanged with ease.(Valdastri和他的团队制作了一个模块化平台，在这个平台上，各个部件可以协同工作，并且可以轻松地互换)”以及第四段的句子““Instead of redeveloping all the modules from scratch, people with limited technological experience can use our modules to build their own capsule robots in clinical use and focus on their innovation,” Valdastri said.(Valdastri说：“与从头开始重新开发所有模块相比，技术经验有限的人可以使用我们的模块来构建他们自己的胶囊机器人，用于临床应用，并专注于他们的创新。”)”可知，Valdastri和他的团队创建该平台是为了帮助构建专门的胶囊机器人。故选C项。 【13题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线短语上文的“Valdastri and his team made the modular (模块化) platform in which the pieces(Valdastri和他的团队制作了一个模块化平台，在这个平台上，各个部件)”和下文的句子“Additionally, they compiled (编译) a library of components that designers could choose from, enabling hundreds of different combinations.(此外，他们还编译了一个可供设计师选择的组件库，实现了数百种不同的组合)”可知，Valdastri和他的团队制作了一个模块化平台肯定是为了让各个部件在这个平台上协同工作，所以，work in concert的意思是“以协作的方式工作”。故选C项。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段的句子“One limitation of Valdastri’s system is that it’s only for designing models. Researchers can confirm their hypotheses (假设) and do first design using the platform, but will need to move to a custom approach to develop their capsules further and make them practical for clinical use.(Valdastri系统的一个限制是它只用于设计模型。研究人员可以确认他们的假设，并使用该平台进行首次设计，但需要采用定制方法进一步开发他们的胶囊，并使其用于临床应用)”可知，Valdastri的系统无法提供完整的胶囊创建。故选A项。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段的句子“Now, they’re contacting with component factories for ways of making customized capsules.(现在，他们正在与零部件工厂联系，寻找制造定制胶囊的方法)”可以推测，Valdastri和他的团队下一步将提供制作完整胶囊机器人的方法。故选B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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 When was the last time you had to memorize a phone number? The chances are that it has been years, given that you can simply use your digital devices to memorize that number for you. In a world of digital information, a new phenomenon “digital amnesia”, which refers to the loss of our brains’ ability to remember information as we become dependent on technology to get data, is starting to spread across the country. ___16___. Establish a screen-free day Start choosing one day of the week to put away your digital devices. If you need something to wake you up, avoid using your phone, as it’ll likely stimulate you to check your messages before you’re even stepping out of bed. ___17___. ____18____ Instead of depending on your phone, set out to design a reliable workout plan, which uses printed instructions to train your memory. There are several techniques you can use, but whichever ones you choose, physical paper is the key. It allows you to exercise your brain to find the answer within the pages themselves, rather than turning to your phone for help. Simplify your digital life There is no denying that digital devices have made our lives extremely convenient. ___19___. Although we can try to avoid using digital devices, it is undeniable that we will need them for certain tasks. Simplifying your digital life can help address digital amnesia. Removing what is not necessary can help you be less dependent on your devices. ____20____. It can be a very effective tool, but its usefulness, or uselessness, entirely depends on your attitude. You have to learn how to use it correctly so that it doesn’t take over. A. Exercise your memory B. Stick to a practical plan C. Luckily, there are ways you can take to deal with it D. It can help you improve work efficiency and get organized E. By not staring at your devices, you’ll give your brain a break F. However, they can be harmful to our mental health and productivity G. Despite the so-called digital amnesia, technology does have its place in our lives 【答案】16. C 17. E 18. A 19. F 20. G 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讨论了数字时代出现的新现象——“数字健忘症”，即随着人们越来越依赖技术获取信息，大脑记忆信息的能力逐渐丧失，并提出了一些应对方法。 【16题详解】 根据上文“When was the last time you had to memorize a phone number? The chances are that it has been years, given that you can simply use your digital devices to memorize that number for you. In a world of digital information, a new phenomenon “digital amnesia”, which refers to the loss of our brains’ ability to remember information as we become dependent on technology to get data, is starting to spread across the country.(你上一次记电话号码是什么时候？考虑到你可以简单地用你的数字设备来记住你的数字，很可能已经好几年了。在一个数字信息的世界里，一种新现象'数字健忘症”开始在全国蔓延。“数字健忘症”指的是我们的大脑由于依赖技术来获取数据而丧失了记忆信息的能力)”可知，上文提出‘数字健忘症’的问题，后文给出具体的方法，本句承上启下，既提到数字健忘症的问题，又引出下文将要讨论的解决方法。故C选项“幸运的是，你可以采取一些方法来处理它”符合语境，故选C。 【17题详解】 根据上文“Start choosing one day of the week to put away your digital devices. If you need something to wake you up, avoid using your phone, as it’ll likely stimulate you to check your messages before you’re even stepping out of bed.(开始选择一周中的一天来放下你的电子设备。如果你需要一些东西来唤醒你，那就不要用手机，因为它可能会刺激你在起床之前查看信息)”可知，空前提到了在这个日子里要避免使用手机等数字设备，以免在起床前就受到信息的干扰。E选项“不要盯着电子设备看，你的大脑会得到休息”承接上文，继续说明设立无屏幕日的好处，符合语境，故选E。 【18题详解】 此空为小标题；根据本段内容“Instead of depending on your phone, set out to design a reliable workout plan, which uses printed instructions to train your memory. There are several techniques you can use, but whichever ones you choose, physical paper is the key. It allows you to exercise your brain to find the answer within the pages themselves, rather than turning to your phone for help.(与其依赖你的手机，不如着手设计一个可靠的锻炼计划，使用打印的说明来训练你的记忆力。你可以使用几种技巧，但无论你选择哪一种，实体纸都是关键。它可以锻炼你的大脑在书页中找到答案，而不是求助于你的手机)”可知，本段主要讲的是不要依赖手机，而是要通过制定可靠的锻炼计划来训练记忆力，使用纸质指令来锻炼大脑在页面中寻找答案的能力。故A选项“锻炼记忆力”能够概括本段主旨，故选A。 【19题详解】 根据上文“There is no denying that digital devices have made our lives extremely convenient.(不可否认，数字设备使我们的生活非常方便)”以及后文“Although we can try to avoid using digital devices, it is undeniable that we will need them for certain tasks.(虽然我们可以尽量避免使用数字设备，但不可否认的是，我们将需要它们来完成某些任务)”可知，第四段先承认数字设备的便利，后需转折指出其负面影响。选项F通过“however”引出矛盾，衔接后文“简化数字生活”的必要性。故F选项“然而，它们可能对我们的心理健康和工作效率有害”符合语境，故选F。 【20题详解】 根据后文“It can be a very effective tool, but its usefulness, or uselessness, entirely depends on your attitude. You have to learn how to use it correctly so that it doesn’t take over.(它可以是一个非常有效的工具，但它的有用或无用，完全取决于你的态度。你必须学会如何正确地使用它，这样它才不会占上风)”可知，本句承上启下，既提到技术的存在性，又引出下文关于正确使用技术的讨论。故G选项“尽管有所谓的‘数字健忘症’，但科技确实在我们的生活中占有一席之地”符合语境，故选G。 第三部分 语言知识运用（共三节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Helping More After graduation Zhu, a mechanical engineering major, found himself at a crossroads in his career. While many of his ____21____ pursued traditional paths in the mechanical industry, he chose a different ____22____: devoting his expertise to ____23____ individuals with disabilities. “When I selected this ____24____, I saw it as an opportunity to enhance the lives of people with disabilities,” he says. With a decade of ____25____ in wheelchair repair, Zhu has observed the development of the equipment used by disabled individuals. “____26____, most wheelchairs were made of aluminum (铝). Now, many are crafted from carbon fiber (碳纤维), which offers a lighter alternative but is less resistant to ____27____,” he explains. As the wheelchairs change, Zhu ____28____ the importance of improving his repair skills alongside them. “The key to effective repair ____29____ experience. It’s _____30_____ to understand how these devices operate, identify issues, and find solutions.” “We’re gradually moving toward high-tech solutions,” his co-worker says. “This year, we’ve _____31_____ 3D printing technology, and new wheelchairs are becoming lighter. The demands are also changing, so we’re _____32_____ to ongoing learning.” This year, Zhu has _____33_____ a new mission which aimed at helping individuals with disabilities by training them to repair their own wheelchairs. “We aim to teach them simple repair techniques, _____34_____ them to assist one another with basic fixes.” The participants have begun providing volunteer repair services in their communities, _____35_____ a sense of community support. 21. A. neighbors B. colleagues C. classmates D. educators 22. A. barrier B. routine C. fantasy D. route 23. A. serving B. detecting C. approving D. amusing 24. A. property B. circumstance C. profession D. structure 25. A. experiment B. experience C. option D. business 26. A. Initially B. Finally C. Apparently D. Merely 27. A. give and take B. wear and tear C. ups and downs D. back and forth 28. A. ignores B. recognizes C. recalls D. assumes 29. A. appeals to B. lies in C. breaks down D. lives off 30. A. ambitious B. relevant C. distinct D. crucial 31. A. integrated B. demonstrated C. revealed D. advocated 32. A. committed B. objective C. critical D. limited 33 A. taken off B. taken out C. taken apart D. taken on 34. A. enlarging B. enriching C. ensuring D. enabling 35. A. envisioning B. estimating C. promoting D. stretching 【答案】21. C 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. B 26. A 27. B 28. B 29. B 30. D 31. A 32. A 33. D 34. D 35. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文，文章主要讲述了机械工程专业的Zhu在毕业后选择了一条不同寻常的职业道路，他致力于帮助残疾人，通过修理轮椅来改善他们的生活，并随着技术的发展不断提升自己的修理技能。同时，他还开展了一项新的使命，培训残疾人自己修理轮椅，让他们能够更好地融入社区。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当他的许多同学都在机械行业走传统道路时，他选择了一条不同的路线：把他的专业知识用来为残疾人服务。A. neighbors邻居；B. colleagues同事；C. classmates同学；D. educators教育工作者。根据前文“After graduation”可知，此处指的是Zhu的同学。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. barrier障碍；B. routine常规；C. fantasy幻想；D. route路线。根据下文“devoting his expertise to ____3____ individuals with disabilities.”可知，他选择了一条与同学不同的职业路线。故选D。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. serving服务；B. detecting检测；C. approving批准；D. amusing娱乐。根据后文“individuals with disabilities”可知，他选择用专业知识为残疾人服务。故选A。 24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“当我选择这个职业时，我把它看作改善残疾人生活的机会，”他说。A. property财产；B. circumstance环境；C. profession职业；D. structure结构。根据前文“After graduation”和“he chose a different ____2____:”可知，此处指的是他选择的职业。故选C。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Zhu有十年的轮椅修理经验，他观察了残疾人使用的设备的发展。A. experiment实验；B. experience经验；C. option选择；D. business生意。根据后文“in wheelchair repair”可知，此处指的是他有十年的轮椅修理经验。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：“最初，大多数轮椅都是铝制的。现在，许多轮椅都是用碳纤维制成的，碳纤维更轻，但耐磨性较差，”他解释道。A. Initially最初；B. Finally最后；C. Apparently显然；D. Merely仅仅。根据后文“Now, many are crafted from carbon fiber”可知，此处指的是最初轮椅的材质。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查固定短语辨析。句意同上。A. give and take互相让步；B. wear and tear磨损；C. ups and downs起伏；D. back and forth来回。根据前文“which offers a lighter alternative”可知，碳纤维更轻，但耐磨性较差。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：随着轮椅的变化，Zhu认识到提高他的修理技能的重要性。A. ignores忽视；B. recognizes认识；C. recalls回忆；D. assumes假设。根据后文“the importance of improving his repair skills alongside them”可知，Zhu认识到提高修理技能的重要性。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：有效修理的关键在于经验。A. appeals to吸引；B. lies in在于；C. breaks down分解；D. lives off靠……为生。根据后文“experience”可知，有效修理的关键在于经验。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：了解这些设备的运作方式、识别问题并找到解决方案是至关重要的。A. ambitious有雄心的；B. relevant相关的；C. distinct不同的；D. crucial至关重要的。根据前文““The key to effective repair ____9____ experience.”可知，了解设备运作、识别问题和找到解决方案都是需要丰富的经验，因此这些都是至关重要的。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“今年，我们整合了3D打印技术，新轮椅变得更轻。”他的同事说。A. integrated整合；B. demonstrated证明；C. revealed揭示；D. advocated提倡。根据后文“and new wheelchairs are becoming lighter”可知，新轮椅变得更轻，是因为整合了3D打印技术。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：需求也在变化，所以我们致力于持续学习。A. committed尽心尽力的；B. objective客观的；C. critical批评的；D. limited有限的。根据前文“The demands are also changing”可知，由于需求在变化，所以他们致力于持续学习。be committed to“致力于……”。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：今年，Zhu承担了一项新的使命，旨在通过培训残疾人修理自己的轮椅来帮助他们。A. taken off起飞；B. taken out拿出；C. taken apart拆开；D. taken on承担。根据后文“a new mission which aimed at helping individuals with disabilities”可知，Zhu承担了一项新的使命。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“我们的目标是教他们简单的修理技术，使他们能够相互帮助进行基本的修理。”A. enlarging扩大；B. enriching丰富；C. ensuring确保；D. enabling使能够。根据前文“We aim to teach them simple repair techniques”和后文“them to assist one another with basic fixes”可知，教他们修理技术是为了使他们能够相互帮助。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：参与者已经开始在他们的社区提供志愿者修理服务，促进了社区支持感。A. envisioning设想；B. estimating估计；C. promoting促进；D. stretching伸展。根据前文“The participants have begun providing volunteer repair services in their communities”可知，参与者在社区提供志愿者服务促进了社区支持感。故选C。 第二节 语法填空（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。 In recent years, there has been much complaining about the “waning (减少) of Spring Festival atmosphere”, given the changes ____36____ (see) in the way people celebrated the Spring Festival. For instance, many people sent New Year’s ____37____ (greet) to their relatives through social media rather than visited them ____38____ person. ____39____ reduced number of Spring Festival travelers this year increased this concern. The logic is simple: the smaller the number of home-goers, the ____40____ (light) the feel of Spring Festival atmosphere. One fact ____41____, contradicts that concern. Since the beginning of the Spring Festival travel rush period, many netizens have posted pictures on social media showing the food their parents or other relatives ____42____ (send) them. Some parents were so careful that they cut the material into small pieces and shipped them along with ginger, spring onion and washed coriander as well as specific recipes for their children ____43____ (cook) a New Year’s Eve meal. I also received several boxes of hometown specialties from my brother, sister, niece, and an old classmate in Hubei Province. The specialties include “fish cake”, ciba and wild lotus root. ____44____ (awaken) my nostalgia (思念) for the place ____45____ I grew up, as well as a strong sense of missing loved ones back in my old hometown. So long as that feeling does not wane, never would Spring Festival atmosphere. 【答案】36. seen 37. greetings 38. in 39. The 40. lighter 41. however 42. had sent##sent 43. to cook 44. awakening 45. where 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了中国新年，看似新年的年味在逐渐减少，但实际上新年在网民的眼中依然很重要。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：近年来，由于人们庆祝春节方式发生了变化，有很多人抱怨“年味正在减弱”。此处需要非谓语动词作定语，修饰名词change，change与see是逻辑被动关系，因此需要使用过去分词形式。故填seen。 【37题详解】 考查名词。句意：例如，许多人通过社交媒体向亲戚致以新年祝福，而不是亲自拜访他们，而是去电影院或玩网络游戏，而不是和老朋友一起参加晚宴或打麻将。此处需要使用名词作sent的宾语，“greet”名词形式为“greeting”，是可数名词，此处指“发送新年祝福”需使用复数形式。故填greetings。 【38题详解】 考查介词。句意：例如，许多人通过社交媒体向亲戚致以新年祝福，而不是亲自拜访他们，而是去电影院或玩网络游戏，而不是和老朋友一起参加晚宴或打麻将。固定短语“in person”意为“亲自”。故填in。 【39题详解】 考查冠词。句意：今年春运人数的减少增加了这种担忧。此处需要冠词the置于reduced number之前，表“特指”的“今年下降的的春运人数”，单词位于句首，首字母大写。故填The。 【40题详解】 考查形容词比较级。句意：逻辑很简单：回家的人越少，思念的感觉就越淡。此处需要形容词比较级，与the smaller构成固定结构“the +比较级，the +比较级”，意为“越…….，越……”，“light”比较级为“lighter”。故填lighter。 【41题详解】 考查副词。句意：然而，有一个事实与这种担忧相矛盾。此处需要使用副词however，根据“one fact”及“contradicts that concern”可知，此处副词表达转折含义。故填however。 【42题详解】 考查时态。句意：自春运开始以来，许多网友在社交媒体上发布了父母或其他亲戚送给他们的食物的照片。此处需要动词作定语从句谓语，句中“their parents or other relatives ____7___ them.”为定语从句，修饰先行词the food，food是父母在之前送给他们的，即先于have posted发生，因此需使用过去完成时；也可使用一般过去时，表示发生在过去的事情。故填had sent/sent。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：一些父母非常小心，他们把这些材料切成小块，连同姜、葱、洗净的香菜以及给孩子们做年夜饭的具体食谱一起运来。此处需要使用非谓语动词作目的状语，cook的逻辑主语their children与cook是主动关系，晚于句中谓语cut及shipped表示目的，因此需要使用不定式主动形式。故填to cook。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这里的特色菜有“鱼饼”、糍粑和野莲藕，唤起了我对家乡的怀念，也唤起了我对故乡亲人的强烈思念。此处需要使用非谓语动词作状语，主语The specialties与awaken之间是逻辑主动关系，且与谓语include同时发生，因此需要使用现在分词形式。故填awakening。 【45题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：这里特色菜有“鱼饼”、糍粑和野莲藕，唤起了我对家乡的怀念，也唤起了我对故乡亲人的强烈思念。此处需要使用关系词引导限制性定语从句，先行词为place，关系词替代先行词在从句中作地点状语，因此需要使用关系副词where。故填where。 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，春节期间你参加了社区举办的“包饺子，献爱心”活动。请你给英国朋友Brown写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括： 1.活动过程；2.你的收获。 饺子皮：Dumpling wrapper/skin；饺子馅：Dumpling filling/stuffing 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Brown, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Brown, I’m writing to share with you a community event themed “Making Dumplings, Sharing Love” during the Spring Festival. It was a rewarding experience that I will cherish forever. The day before the Spring Festival, we gathered together on our community playground. It was at eight o’clock in the morning that the activity started, which was organized by the community staff. Initially, we rolled out wrappers, then prepared fillings and wrapped dumplings. After the dumplings were cooked, we distributed them to the elderly and left-behind children in the neighborhood, bringing them warmth, joy and festive atmosphere. Through this activity, not only did I learn how to make dumplings, but also understood the meaning of passing on love to those around us. What a meaningful experience I had! Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给英国朋友Brown写一封邮件，分享参加“包饺子，献爱心”活动的经历。 【详解】1.词汇积累 有益的：rewarding→beneficial 首先：initially→firstly 快乐：joy→pleasure 珍惜：cherish→value 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I’m writing to share with you a community event themed “Making Dumplings, Sharing Love” during the Spring Festival. 拓展句：I’m writing to share with you a community event, the theme of which is “Making Dumplings, Sharing Love” during the Spring Festival. 【点睛】[高分句型1] After the dumplings were cooked, we distributed them to the elderly and left-behind children in the neighborhood, bringing them warmth, joy and festive atmosphere.(运用了after引导的时间状语从句和现在分词作状语) [高分句型2] Through this activity, not only did I learn how to make dumplings, but also understood the meaning of passing on love to those around us. (运用了部分倒装句) 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。 I grew up in a small town. The primary school was a ten-minute walk from my house. When the noon bell rang, I would race breathlessly home. My mother would be standing at the top of the stairs, smiling down at me. One lunch-time when I was in the third grade will stay with me always. I had been picked to be the princess in the school play, and for weeks my mother had helped me remember my lines so hard. But no matter how easily I acted at home, as soon as I stepped onstage, every word disappeared from my head. Finally, my teacher took me aside. She explained that she had written a narrator’s (旁白的)part to the play, and asked me to change roles. Her words, kindly expressed, still hurt, especially when I saw my part go to another girl. I didn’t tell my mother what had happened when I went home for lunch that day. But she sensed my pain. Instead of suggesting we practice my lines, she asked if I wanted to walk in the yard. It was a lovely spring day and the rose vine (藤蔓)was turning green. Under the huge trees, we could see yellow dandelions(蒲公英)in the grass in bunch, as if a painter had touched our landscape with gold. I watched my mother casually bend down by one dandelion. “I think I’m going to dig up all these weeds, ” she said, “pulling it up by its roots. From now on, we’ll have only roses in this garden. ” “But I like dandelions, ”I protested, “All flowers are beautiful—even dandelions. ” My mother looked at me seriously. ”Yes, every flower gives pleasure in its own way, doesn’t it?“She asked thoughtfully. I nodded, pleased that I had won her over. ”And that is true of people too, "she added, “Not everyone can be a princess, but there is no shame in that. ”Relieved that she had guessed my pain, I started to cry as I told her what had happened. She listened and smiled. 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。 “But you will be a good narrator, ”she said. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After the play, I took home the dandelion. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】“But you will be a beautiful narrator, ” she said. She encouraged and comforted me as always as she did. My beloved mother, wearing a shining smile, added, “The narrator’s part is important, too. ” Thanks to her encouragement, I began to accept the narrator part was of vital significance. How time flew! Then came the performance day. At first I was still nervous, but it was at that very moment that I found a dandelion in my pocket. I knew my mom passed the flower to me, which meant to be in company with me. After the play, I took home the dandelion. Upon seeing me and the dandelion, my mother’s eyes lit up with a mixture of delight and fulfillment. “I’ve made it! Thank you for your encouragement.” I exclaimed. We hugged each other excitedly. Then she tenderly took the dandelion from me, as if she were holding a precious treasure. At that moment, I felt loved and appreciated for whom I was. We all had our own unique beauty and worth just like the sorry-looking dandelion. It was my mother’s comfort and encouragement that shaped my perspective. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者原本被选定为出演话剧中公主的角色，由于表现不佳，被老师调整角色，不得不担任旁白的角色，作者很伤心，母亲一如既往地用自己的智慧，以花园里玫瑰和蒲公英的存在为载体，宽慰作者的心，帮助作者重拾信心，以及让作者在后来的人生道路上也充满了信心。 【详解】①由第一段首句内容“但你会成为一个美丽的讲解员”可知，第一段可描写母亲如何用花园里的玫瑰和蒲公英打比方，缓解我的情绪，并给我勇气，让我重拾信心去参加比赛。 ②由第二段首句内容“演出结束后，我把蒲公英带回家。”可知，本段继续描写母亲对我人生态度的影响。 2.续写线索：我参加学校话剧表演——要求担任公主的角色——表现不佳——被老师调为旁白——心情压抑——母亲用玫瑰和蒲公英的故事开导我——重拾信心登上舞台——演出成功——母亲鼓励的话语依旧回荡。 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①安慰：comfort/console ②递给：pass/hand ③呼喊：exclaim/call out 情绪类 ①紧张的：nervous/tense ②兴奋地：excitedly/with excitement 【点睛】[高分句型1] I knew my mom passed the flower to me, which meant to be in company with me.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句） [高分句型2]It was my mother’s comfort and encouragement that shaped my perspective.（运用了it was……that强调句型） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 重庆市第十八中学2024-2025学年度（下）3月学习能力摸底 高二英语试题 （时间120分钟 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，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。 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 are the speakers discussing? A. Fruits. B. Seasons. C. Smells. 2. Where are the speakers probably? A. In a river. B. At a food festival. C. In a theme park. 3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Security staff and passenger. B. Shop assistant and customer. C. Hotel clerk and guest. 4. What will the woman’s brother do tonight? A. Search for survivors. B. Arrange first-aid items. C. Report on the earthquake. 5. How much will Dave save if he orders the new TV before 5:00 p.m.? A. $20. B. $40. C. $50. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、Ｃ三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the speakers concerned about? A. Rising sea levels. B. Losing their home. C. Approaching flood waters. 7. What time is it? A.5:00p.m. B.5:30p.m. C.6:00p.m. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8 How does the woman feel about the music she heard? A. Sad. B. Touched. C. Annoyed. 9. What do we know about the speakers? A. They are good at playing Chinese instruments. B. They like to live in modern cities. C. They came to China 25 years ago. 10. What do the speakers plan to do during their holiday? A. Go on a trip to Beijing. B. Take an instrument course. C. Learn Chinese history. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What is Kelly’s probable attitude toward Instagram? A. Interested. B. Indifferent. C. Bored. 12. What does the man suggest Kelly do? A. Update her stories. B. Learn Spanish. C. Quit social media. 13. What sport does the man attend classes for? A. Kick boxing. B. Swimming. C. Football. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What animals do the speakers see first? A. Monkeys. B. Zebras. C. Tigers. 15 When does the conversation take place? A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening. 16. What does the woman say about the zebras? A. They like living alone. B. They eat for most of the day. C. They’re India’s national animal. 17. What will the man do next? A. Draw some money. B. Have some hamburgers. C. Meet the woman at a restaurant. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What was Marcus’ childhood like? A. He lived in happiness with parents. B. He was famous as a child. C. He lived in poverty. 19. What did Marcus help children get? A. Money. B. Food. C. Sports fields. 20. What was the purpose of the fight? A. To force the government to reopen some schools. B. To provide children with free education. C. To end child hunger in England. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 The Outdoor Centre Opening times Water sports: 9 a.m.—5 p.m. Play Park: 10 a.m.—4 p.m. Entrance/Car park fees Low season: Weekdays £2.00 per car; Weekends: £3.00 per car High season: 23 July-11 September; Weekdays and weekends: £3.00 per car One-day adventure (冒险) course This is a chance you have been waiting for. Come and try sailing, climbing and surfing (冲浪). This course is trying to introduce outdoor activities to adults in a fun way. You do not need to be very fit or to have had experience of the activities. All you need is to be interested. Play Park The Play Park is suitable for children from 2 to 10 years of age. It is one of the best of its type in the country. It has sand and water play, large ball pool, play castle and much, much more. Group day and weekend courses We also offer day and long weekend courses for groups. We receive regular visits from schools and colleges There are three large rooms with twelve beds in each, which can be booked beforehand for groups of up to 36 people (12 at least). Summer adventure holiday (for 8—14 years of age) Safety is of great importance at the Outdoor Centre. All our workers are fully trained in first aid (急救) , and able to teach the activities on offer. We also make certain that all children only take part in activities that are suitable for their age and physical abilities. For this programme children must be able to swim 25 metres and be in good physical health. 1 How much should a family driving two cars pay when entering the centre in August? A. £2.00. B. £3.00. C. £4.00. D. £6.00. 2. Which of the following is suitable for a group of ten children aged 6 to 8? A. Play Park. B. Ono-day adventure course. C. Summer adventure holiday. D. Group day and weekend courses. 3. People who want to take the summer adventure holiday _________. A. can stay overnight if they want B. should have basic skills in swimming C. should have a knowledge of first aid D. can do any sport they are interested in People usually wash their produce before eating to remove some remains from pesticides (农药). But are your fruits and vegetables really clean enough to eat? Now 14-year-old Sirish Subash from Georgia has won the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge for developing an AI-based handheld tool that is very accurate in finding pesticide residues (残留物). The ninth grader at the Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology in Snellville has received the title “America’s Top Young Scientist”, according to a press release from the 3M Company. Now in its 17th year, the challenge supports middle school students to think creatively and apply STEM principles to discover real-world solutions. When the finalists were chosen, they were paired with a 3M scientist who guided them over the summer to help transform their ideas from just concepts into models. Sirish spent four months competing against nine other finalists and secured his win at the final challenge events at 3M’s global headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota. Sirish’s journey to winning the award came from watching his mother wash vegetables and fruits every day and caution him to always do so. He wondered whether washing actually made a difference. Since 70 percent of produce in the US has pestioide residues that are linked to illnesses like cancer and Alzheimer’s, it’s very important to know if the fruits and vegetables are safe to eat. That’s what PestiSCAND is designed to do. The device works by shining light on the surface of the produce and measuring the wavelengths that bounce back. Sirish has tested the device on more than 12,000 food samples including strawberries, apples, and tomatoes. PestiSCAND uses a sensor and an AI-based processor to achieve an accuracy of over 85 percent. Sirish aims at making this technology widely accessible so that consumers will be able to make safe food choices. But he still believes people should wash their produce anyway. He plans to use the $25,000 prize from the competition to help fund his educational goal of attending MIT. 4 Why was Sirish awarded “America’s Top Young Scientist”? A. He developed a new kind of pesticide. B. He invented a smart pesticide detector. C. He improved an AI-based handheld tool. D. He found a way to remove pesticide residues. 5. What inspired Sirish to make his achievement? A. His interest in the application of AI technology. B. His teacher’s guidance on scientific research. C. His family’s daily routine. D. His ambition to win a competition. 6. Which of the following can best describe Sirish? A. Curious and creative. B. Clever and courageous. C. Confident and knowledgeable. D. Devoted and responsible. 7. What does the text want to tell us? A. Actions speak louder than words. B. A good beginning is half done. C. Achievements are not about age. D. Many hands make light work. Trillions of evolution’s wonders, red-eyed periodical cicadas (蝉) that have pumps in their heads and jet-like muscles in their bodies, are about to emerge in numbers not seen in decades and possibly centuries. Crawling out from underground every 13 or 17 years, with a collective song as loud as jet engines, the periodical cicadas are nature’s kings of the calendar. These black bugs with bulging eyes differ from their greener cousins that come out annually. They stay buried year after year, until they surface and take over a landscape. This spring, an unusual cicada double population is about to invade a couple of parts of the United States in what University of Connecticut cicada expert John Cooley called “cicada-geddon”. The last time these two broods (a group of creatures) came out together was in 1803. Thomas Jefferson, the then president, wrote about cicadas in his Garden Book but mistakenly called them locusts (蝗虫). Usually mistaken for hungry and unrelated locusts, periodical cicadas are more annoying rather than causing great economic damage. They can hurt young trees and some fruit crops, but it’s not widespread and can be prevented. The largest geographic brood in the nation — called Brood XIX and coming out every 13 years — is about to march through the Southeast, having already created countless boreholes in the red Georgia clay. It’s a sure sign of the coming cicada occupation. “They emerge when the ground warms to 64 degrees, which is happening earlier than it used to because of climate change,” scientists said. “The bugs are brown at first but darken as they mature.” Soon after the insects appear in large numbers in Georgia and the rest of the Southeast, cicada cousins that come out every 17 years will inundate Illinois. They are Brood ⅩⅢ. “And when you put those two together… you would have more than anywhere else any other time,” University of Maryland entomologist Paula Shrewsbury said. “These two broods may actually overlap — but probably not interbreed in a small area near central Illinois.” 8. How are periodical cicadas different from their greener cousins? A. They appear once a year. B. They look more beautiful. C. They have stronger muscles. D. They have a longer life circle. 9. What is a common belief on periodical cicadas? A. They are a type of locusts. B. They have underestimated advantages. C. They are Thomas Jefferson’s inspiration. D. They only eat young trees and fruit crops. 10. What can be inferred about Brood ⅩⅨ? A. The red Georgia clay is more beneficial to them. B. Climate change may be confusing their schedules. C. The adult ones only live 4-6 weeks before they die. D. They are expected to be found throughout the world. 11 What can best replace the underlined word “inundate” in the last paragraph? A. Strike out. B. Give up. C. Flood into. D. Jump at. D A medical capsule robot is a small, often pill-sized device that can do planned movement inside the body after being swallowed or surgically inserted. Most models use wireless electronics or magnets or a combination of the two to control the movement of the capsule. Such devices have been equipped with cameras to allow observation and diagnosis, with sensors that “feel,” and even with mechanical needles that administer drugs. But in practice, Biomechatronics engineer Pietro Valdastri has found that developing capsule models from scratch (从头开始) is costly, time-consuming and requires advanced skills. “The problem was we had to do them from scratch every time,” said Valdastri in an interview. “And other research groups were redeveloping those same modules from scratch, which didn’t make sense.” Since most of the capsules have the same parts of components: a microprocessor, communication submodules, an energy source, sensors, and actuators (致动器), Valdastri and his team made the modular (模块化) platform in which the pieces work in concert and can be interchanged with ease. They also developed a flexible board on which the component parts are snapped in like Legos. The board can be folded to fit the body of the capsule, down to about 14 mm. Additionally, they compiled (编译) a library of components that designers could choose from, enabling hundreds of different combinations. They arranged it all in a free online system. Designers can take the available designs or adapt them to their specific needs. “Instead of redeveloping all the modules from scratch, people with limited technological experience can use our modules to build their own capsule robots in clinical use and focus on their innovation,” Valdastri said. Now, the team has designed a capsule equipped with a surgical clip to stop internal bleeding. Researchers at Scotland’s Royal Infirmary of Edinburg have also expressed interest in using the system to make a crawling capsule that takes images of the colon (结肠). One research group, led by professors at the Institute of Digestive Disease of the Chinese University of HongKong, is making a swimming capsule equipped with a camera that pushes itself through the stomach. One limitation of Valdastri’s system is that it’s only for designing models. Researchers can confirm their hypotheses (假设) and do first design using the platform, but will need to move to a custom approach to develop their capsules further and make them practical for clinical use. Now, they’re contacting with component factories for ways of making customized capsules. 12. According to the passage, Valdastri and his team created the platform to . A. adopt the latest technologies B. make their robots dream come true C. help build specialized capsule robots D. do preciser observation and diagnosis 13. What does the underlined phrase “work in concert” mean in Para.3? A. Perform live. B. Run independently. C. Act in a cooperative way. D. Carry on step by step. 14. What can be learned from the passage? A. Valdastri’s system can’t provide a complete capsule creation. B. The modular platform is more useful than a custom approach. C. The capsules can move in human’s body automatically. D. It costs more to module the capsules on the board. 15. What in your mind will Valdastri and his team do next? A. They will make more components. B. They will provide approaches to making complete capsule robots. C. They will try to raise money to develop the online system. D. They will add more innovation to their capsule robots. 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 When was the last time you had to memorize a phone number? The chances are that it has been years, given that you can simply use your digital devices to memorize that number for you. In a world of digital information, a new phenomenon “digital amnesia”, which refers to the loss of our brains’ ability to remember information as we become dependent on technology to get data, is starting to spread across the country. ___16___. Establish a screen-free day Start choosing one day of the week to put away your digital devices. If you need something to wake you up, avoid using your phone, as it’ll likely stimulate you to check your messages before you’re even stepping out of bed. ___17___. ____18____ Instead of depending on your phone, set out to design a reliable workout plan, which uses printed instructions to train your memory. There are several techniques you can use, but whichever ones you choose, physical paper is the key. It allows you to exercise your brain to find the answer within the pages themselves, rather than turning to your phone for help. Simplify your digital life There is no denying that digital devices have made our lives extremely convenient. ___19___. Although we can try to avoid using digital devices, it is undeniable that we will need them for certain tasks. Simplifying your digital life can help address digital amnesia. Removing what is not necessary can help you be less dependent on your devices. ____20____. It can be a very effective tool, but its usefulness, or uselessness, entirely depends on your attitude. You have to learn how to use it correctly so that it doesn’t take over. A. Exercise your memory B. Stick to a practical plan C. Luckily, there are ways you can take to deal with it D. It can help you improve work efficiency and get organized E. By not staring at your devices, you’ll give your brain a break F. However, they can be harmful to our mental health and productivity G. Despite the so-called digital amnesia, technology does have its place in our lives 第三部分 语言知识运用（共三节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Helping More After graduation, Zhu, a mechanical engineering major, found himself at a crossroads in his career. While many of his ____21____ pursued traditional paths in the mechanical industry, he chose a different ____22____: devoting his expertise to ____23____ individuals with disabilities. “When I selected this ____24____, I saw it as an opportunity to enhance the lives of people with disabilities,” he says. With a decade of ____25____ in wheelchair repair, Zhu has observed the development of the equipment used by disabled individuals. “____26____, most wheelchairs were made of aluminum (铝). Now, many are crafted from carbon fiber (碳纤维), which offers a lighter alternative but is less resistant to ____27____,” he explains. As the wheelchairs change, Zhu ____28____ the importance of improving his repair skills alongside them. “The key to effective repair ____29____ experience. It’s _____30_____ to understand how these devices operate, identify issues, and find solutions.” “We’re gradually moving toward high-tech solutions,” his co-worker says. “This year, we’ve _____31_____ 3D printing technology, and new wheelchairs are becoming lighter. The demands are also changing, so we’re _____32_____ to ongoing learning.” This year, Zhu has _____33_____ a new mission which aimed at helping individuals with disabilities by training them to repair their own wheelchairs. “We aim to teach them simple repair techniques, _____34_____ them to assist one another with basic fixes.” The participants have begun providing volunteer repair services in their communities, _____35_____ a sense of community support. 21. A. neighbors B. colleagues C. classmates D. educators 22. A. barrier B. routine C. fantasy D. route 23. A. serving B. detecting C. approving D. amusing 24. A. property B. circumstance C. profession D. structure 25. A. experiment B. experience C. option D. business 26. A. Initially B. Finally C. Apparently D. Merely 27. A. give and take B. wear and tear C. ups and downs D. back and forth 28. A. ignores B. recognizes C. recalls D. assumes 29. A. appeals to B. lies in C. breaks down D. lives off 30. A. ambitious B. relevant C. distinct D. crucial 31. A. integrated B. demonstrated C. revealed D. advocated 32. A. committed B. objective C. critical D. limited 33. A. taken off B. taken out C. taken apart D. taken on 34. A. enlarging B. enriching C. ensuring D. enabling 35. A. envisioning B. estimating C. promoting D. stretching 第二节 语法填空（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。 In recent years, there has been much complaining about the “waning (减少) of Spring Festival atmosphere”, given the changes ____36____ (see) in the way people celebrated the Spring Festival. For instance, many people sent New Year’s ____37____ (greet) to their relatives through social media rather than visited them ____38____ person. ____39____ reduced number of Spring Festival travelers this year increased this concern. The logic is simple: the smaller the number of home-goers, the ____40____ (light) the feel of Spring Festival atmosphere. One fact, ____41____, contradicts that concern. Since the beginning of the Spring Festival travel rush period, many netizens have posted pictures on social media showing the food their parents or other relatives ____42____ (send) them. Some parents were so careful that they cut the material into small pieces and shipped them along with ginger, spring onion and washed coriander as well as specific recipes for their children ____43____ (cook) a New Year’s Eve meal. I also received several boxes of hometown specialties from my brother, sister, niece, and an old classmate in Hubei Province. The specialties include “fish cake”, ciba and wild lotus root. ____44____ (awaken) my nostalgia (思念) for the place ____45____ I grew up, as well as a strong sense of missing loved ones back in my old hometown. So long as that feeling does not wane, never would Spring Festival atmosphere. 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，春节期间你参加了社区举办的“包饺子，献爱心”活动。请你给英国朋友Brown写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括： 1.活动过程；2.你的收获。 饺子皮：Dumpling wrapper/skin；饺子馅：Dumpling filling/stuffing 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Brown, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 I grew up in a small town. The primary school was a ten-minute walk from my house. When the noon bell rang, I would race breathlessly home. My mother would be standing at the top of the stairs, smiling down at me. One lunch-time when I was in the third grade will stay with me always. I had been picked to be the princess in the school play, and for weeks my mother had helped me remember my lines so hard. But no matter how easily I acted at home, as soon as I stepped onstage, every word disappeared from my head. Finally, my teacher took me aside. She explained that she had written a narrator’s (旁白的)part to the play, and asked me to change roles. Her words, kindly expressed, still hurt, especially when I saw my part go to another girl. I didn’t tell my mother what had happened when I went home for lunch that day. But she sensed my pain. Instead of suggesting we practice my lines, she asked if I wanted to walk in the yard. It was a lovely spring day and the rose vine (藤蔓)was turning green. Under the huge trees, we could see yellow dandelions(蒲公英)in the grass in bunch, as if a painter had touched our landscape with gold. I watched my mother casually bend down by one dandelion. “I think I’m going to dig up all these weeds, ” she said, “pulling it up by its roots. From now on, we’ll have only roses in this garden. ” “But I like dandelions, ”I protested, “All flowers are beautiful—even dandelions. ” My mother looked at me seriously. ”Yes, every flower gives pleasure in its own way, doesn’t it?“She asked thoughtfully. I nodded, pleased that I had won her over. ”And that is true of people too, "she added, “Not everyone can be a princess, but there is no shame in that. ”Relieved that she had guessed my pain, I started to cry as I told her what had happened. She listened and smiled. 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。 “But you will be a good narrator, ”she said. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After the play, I took home the dandelion. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$