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湖州市2024学年第二学期3月月考考试
高二英语试卷
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 will Luke do next?
A. Cook a meal. B. Go to the office. C. Hand in a report.
2. What are the speakers talking about?
A. Two fellow workers. B. The man’s job. C. A marketing project.
3. How will the woman go to Melbourne?
A. By car. B. By train. C. By air.
4. Where are probably the speakers?
A. At a store. B. At home. C. At a cinema.
5. What does the woman plan to do?
A. Set up a family. B. Join a new company. C. Open a restaurant.
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 Who is the package from?
A. Betty. B. Mary. C. Jason.
7. Where will the speakers place the gift just received?
A. In the kitchen. B. In the bedroom. C. In the living room.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8 What does Kate think of writing letters?
A. It’s convenient. B. It’s enjoyable. C. It’s old-fashioned.
9. What will the man probably do?
A. Pay the bill. B. Send a postcard. C. Check his mailbox.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. What is the woman doing?
A. Giving a lecture. B. Hosting a program. C. Chairing a meeting.
11. What made Robert want to become an astronomer?
A. His parents’ encouragement.
B. His experiences in big cities.
C. His curiosity about the stars.
12. Why does Robert put forward the suggestion?
A. To reduce light pollution.
B. To keep the ground clean.
C. To cut energy consumption.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. Who influenced Elena greatly in her career choice?
A. Her brother. B. Her father. C. Her teacher.
14. Why did Elena quit her first job?
A. She found it boring. B. She was poorly paid. C. She felt stressed.
15. What difficulty did Elena face as an assistant coach?
A. Balancing study and training.
B. Writing technical instructions.
C. Handling doubts over her ability.
16. What does Elena plan to do next?
A. Start a training program.
B. Work with a team in England.
C. Look for promising soccer players.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. What did Monica love doing when she was a child?
A. Reading storybooks. B. Playing baseball. C. Taking dance lessons.
18. What was Monica’s major in college?
A. Journalism. B. History. C. English.
19. What did Monica do right after graduation?
A. She began travelling.
B. She became a teacher.
C. She launched a newspaper.
20. Where does Monica work now?
A. In China. B. In Australia. C. In Canada.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
Our photography exhibition is back for its sixtieth year to reveal more of nature’ s stories.
It’ll take you on a visual adventure through different environments and give you a window into the wildlife that calls them home.
·see first-hand how our activities, both good and bad, are shaping the natural world
·explore breathtaking images, from fierce predators on the hunt to stunning compositions
·witness powerful stories of survival, weakness and the delicate balance of life
Every photograph is a reminder of the wonder of the natural world.
Alongside the stunning photography, you’ll discover through soundscapes, films and expert insights, the diversity and beauty of life on Earth and what we can do together to protect it.
You can join our hosts for a special tour of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition (available from 9:00 am to 9:45 am ) and discover the stories and details that didn’t make it into the captions (说明文字)。
Time: 11 October 2024 to 29 June 2025
Address: East Pavilion Gallery, South Kensington, London
Peak ticket prices
Weekends, school holidays and bank holidays.
Adult (17-59): £18
Child (4-16): £10.95
Family (2 adults,1 child): £37.50
Family (2 adults,2 children): £46
Family (2 adults,3 children): £54.95
Off-peak ticket prices
Monday to Friday, excluding school holidays and bank holidays.
Adult (17-59): £15.50
Child (4-16): £9.25
Family (2 adults,1 child): £32.25
Family (2 adults,2 children): £39.50
Family (2 adults,3 children): £47
1. What can visitors expect of the exhibition?
A. Story-composing workshops. B. Lectures on photography.
C. A virtual reality adventure. D. An audiovisual tour.
2. How much will a family with two children pay for the exhibition on a school holiday?
A. £37.50. B. £39.50. C. £46. D. £49.50.
3. What is the main purpose of the exhibition?
A. To select the best wildlife photographer.
B. To present its history and significance.
C. To raise awareness of the natural world.
D. To collect funds for wildlife conservation.
B
Jim Johnson, a mail carrier, was an institution in the leafy Westmoreland, Westhaven and Westover Hills neighborhoods. just north of downtown Wilmington, where he delivered much more than the mail. He knew all the kids and their pets by name; he carried in the groceries; he took note of unlocked doors, offered gardening advice, and taught more than a few young boys the art of the curveball. When he wasn't doing all that, Jim was running across a checkerboard of green lawns(草坪) to ensure the local postal service did not fall short of its daily promise.
Though the postal service is often disparaged now, the trust in local postal service lives on. In many communities, that trust is won every day when life-saving medicine, greeting cards, social security checks, college acceptance letters-even the bills-appear in mailboxes in front of the houses.
After more than three decades, Jim approached his final days on the job much like any other. He drove a boxy postal truck to North DuPont Road for the first unofficial stop of the day. Butch, a dog who belonged to one of the neighbors, was waiting just like every day before. And just like every day before, he got into the jump seat and they were off. On the route, Jim and Butch had become inseparable. Now, the dog and the mailman would ride off to retirement together. At every stop, Jim accepted the parting good wishes of families that had become his own. There were tears and laughter, and hugs filled with warm memories.
It’s been 33 years since Jim left the route, but we are still reminded of the deep bond established between community and letter carrier. That’s what the postal service means to us.
4. What do we know about Jim Johnson from the first paragraph?
A. He’s open-minded. B. He’s sharp-eyed.
C. He’s warm-hearted. D. He’s strong-willed.
5. What does the underlined word “disparaged” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. Refused. B. Criticized. C. Investigated. D. Suspended.
6. What did Jim do besides daily delivery on his final days of work?
A. He drove Butch to its owner. B. He sent presents to his friends.
C. He prepared a retirement party. D. He said goodbye to the neighbors.
7. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A. To remember a respected mail carrier. B. To record an unforgettable experience.
C. To raise funds for the postal service. D. To call for harmony in the community.
C
Self-confidence is trusting in our abilities or qualities. It’s usually seen as a good thing. But is it possible that we might benefit from a little less confidence in our beliefs?
For many years, Dr. Mark Leary, a neuroscientist at Duke University in Durham, N.C. , has studied the role of people’s beliefs in their behavior. He found overconfidence is very common, especially when it comes to what people believe to be true, and can lead us to disastrous decisions. In 1986, NASA believed that the risk of loss for any space flight was roughly 1 in 100,000. It was an overconfident belief and might have led to the explosion of the Challenger. The good news is that there’s a “vaccine (疫苗)” for overconfidence, and that’s what scientists call “intellectual humility”— recognizing that your beliefs could be wrong.
A survey of 144 college students to measure their intellectual humility found that students who saw their thinking could be wrong tended to be more curious and more likely to seek out new knowledge. They ended up knowing more at the end of the day. But does it actually help you beyond that?
To find out more, Dr. Tenelle Porter at Ball State University conducted a series of studies with high school students. She found that students with intellectual humility were much more likely to test themselves to see whether they really understood the material and seek out potential holes in their understanding. When they got test scores, they’d change their study strategics to improve their performance and master the material for the next test.
Students who didn’t see their knowledge could be wrong might instead just sail through their studying and wouldn’t stop to ask themselves if they truly understood what they read, heard, or did. Such students thought they got a subject down pat, but when asked to explain it on a test, they found they didn’t actually understand as much as they had thought.
Although it might be good for you, researchers recognize that questioning your beliefs can be truly hard. Still, it’s important to remember that questioning beliefs isn’t always about replacing old ones with new ones. If you find it hard to question a belief, try taking “baby steps.”
8. Why does the author mention the explosion of the Challenger?
A. To express his sorrow for the loss.
B. To stress the high risk of space flights.
C. To show the result of wrong operation.
D To give an example of overconfidence.
9. What do we know about intellectual humility according to Porter’s research?
A. It urged students to gain recognition.
B. It encouraged students to take exams.
C. It helped students to adjust learning methods.
D. It motivated students to memorize knowledge.
10. What do the underlined words “got a subject down pat” mean in paragraph 5?
A. Fully mastered a subject. B. Put great effort into a subject
C. Really enjoyed a subject. D. Benefited a lot from a subject.
11. What will probably be discussed in the following paragraphs?
A. Why questioning our belief is hard.
B. Why intellectual humility is helpful.
C. How to become a confident person.
D. How to practice intellectual humility.
D
The ability to detect a nearby presence without seeing or touching it may sound fantastical — but it’s a real ability that some creatures have. A family of African fish known as Mormyrids are weakly electric, and have special organs that can locate a nearby target, even when it’s hiding in the mud. Scientists have now developed an artificial sensor system modelled on the ability of these fish.
“We developed a new strategy for 3D motion positioning by electronic skin, bio-inspired by ‘electric fish’,” says Dr. Xinge Yu, an associate professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the City University of Hong Kong. The team described their e-skin sensor in a paper published on November 14 in Nature.
The artificial sensor is multi-layered. One layer acts as a transmitter (发射器), which will generate an electric field once activated, and another layer acts as a receiver to detect both the direction and the distance to an object. A separate controller creates the driving signal to activate the transmitter. When an object comes within range, the electric field around the sensor is disrupted (扰乱), which in turn can be detected by the receiver. This data is then processed by a microcontroller unit, which computes the position of the target object and sends that information to a smartphone or other devices.
A special biogel (生物凝胶) is used in the sensor, which has the ability to transmit and receive electric signals from a pattern of microchannels on the surface. The end result is a sensor that is thin, soft and flexible, making it cosy to adapt to irregular surfaces, such as the human body. In contrast to the traditional sensor system that needs a large number of sensors to achieve spatial positioning, the new system can locate an object precisely in 3D space using just a few sensors. This significantly reduces the power consumption of data collection, transmission, and processing.
The researchers hope that this sensor could one day open up a new range of wearable technologies, including sensors for human-machine interaction and thin, flexible e-skin.
12. The first paragraph aims to show __________.
A. the special ability of African fish
B. the inspiration for a new invention
C. the big challenge of locating objects
D. the reason for developing a sensor
13. What is the correct order of the system’s working procedures?
a. The transmitter creates an electric field.
b. A unit computes the position of the target.
c. The controller sends the activating signal.
d. The receiver detects the change of electric signals.
e. The electric field is disrupted by an approaching object.
A. c-a-e-d-b. B. c-a-d-e-b.
C. a-c-e-d-b. D. a-e-c-d-b.
14. What is an advantage of the new sensor system?
A. Its sensitivity to different stimulations.
B. Its adaptation to environmental changes.
C. Its efficiency in achieving 3D positioning.
D. Its speed in data collection and processing.
15. What is the best title for the text?
A. Machine Detective “Wears” Flexible E-skin
B. Bio-inspired Sensor “Feels” Without Touching
C. E-Skin Sensor: The Future of Machine Learning
D. Electric Fields: The Frontier of Object Detection
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
In modern society, many retired people are lonely and lack life purpose while many young people have their own problems. ___16___ Or they may wish to live independently but be unable to pay the high rents in their area.
___17___ It involves bringing older and younger people together to support each other. After all, old people represent a huge unused resource: they include retired engineers, doctors, teachers and business people with years of experience. ___18___
In some projects, retired people help out in primary schools, to hear children read and offer them individual support. Similar projects are run in secondary schools and even universities. Other projects involve sending children and teenagers into old people’s homes on a regular basis to teach them “digital skills”, to entertain them or simply befriend them and listen to their stories and advice. ___19___ The students can either live rent-free in exchange for household chores (家务杂活) and support for the homeowner, or they can pay a reduced rent in exchange for chatting with the older person regularly and keeping an eye on their health and well-being.
Intergenerational volunteering projects have had a truly significant impact on both sides. By bringing together people of different generations and socioeconomic backgrounds, they have built trust, respect and friendship. ___20___
A. These are important for the structure of society.
B. Studies have shown that retired people can still contribute to society.
C. Intergenerational volunteering can provide a solution to these problems.
D. Volunteering may even help young people discover a new interest or passion for life.
E. They may face the challenge of finding a job without work experience or practical skills.
F. Elsewhere, there are projects that match university students with wealthy elderly people who have spare rooms.
G. Young people, too, have valuable skills to share, most obviously their up-to-date knowledge of technology.
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。
Since our twins began learning to walk, my wife and I have kept telling them that our sliding glass door is just a window. The ____21____ is obvious. If we admit it is a door, they’ll want to go outside ____22____. It will drive us crazy. The kids apparently know the truth. But our ____23____ it’s merely a window has kept them from ____24____ millions of requests to open the door.
I hate lying to the kids. One day they’ll ____25____ and discover that everything they’ve always known about windows is a lie. I wonder if parents should always tell the truth no matter the ____26____. I have a very strong ____27____ that the lie we’re telling is doing ____28____ damage to our children.
Windows and doors have important metaphorical (比喻的) meanings. I’m telling them they can’t open what they absolutely know is a door. What if later in ____29____ they come to a metaphorical door, like an opportunity of some sort, and _____30_____ opening the door and taking the opportunity, they just _____31_____ it and wonder, “What if it isn’t a door?” That is, “What if it isn’t a _____32_____ opportunity?”
Maybe it’s an unreasonable fear. But the _____33_____ is that I shouldn’t lie to my kids. I should just _____34_____ repeatedly having to say, “No. We can’t go outside now.” Then when they come to other doors in life, be they real or metaphorical, they won’t _____35_____ to open them and walk through.
21. A. relief B. target C. reason D. case
22. A. gradually B. constantly C. temporarily D. casually
23. A. resisting B. insisting C. denying D. anticipating
24. A. reviewing B. approving C. receiving D. attempting
25. A. win out B. give up C. wake up D. stand out
26. A. restrictions B. explanations C. differences D. consequences
27. A. demand B. fear C. desire D. doubt
28. A. physical B. biological C. spiritual D. behavioral
29. A. life B. time C. reply D. history
30. A. by comparison with B. in addition to C. regardless of D. instead of
31. A. get hold of B. stare at C. knock on D. make use of
32 A. real B. typical C. similar D. limited
33. A. safety rule B. comfort zone C. bottom line D. top secret
34. A. delay B. regret C. enjoy D. accept
35. A. hurry B. decide C. hesitate D. intend
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。
Construction of the northern branch of the Palace Museum, a major extension of Beijing’s most iconic museum facility, is one of the main cultural projects in Beijing in 2025, as it is expected ___36___ (complete) by October.
The new branch, covering over 100,000 square meters, is now at a stage in ___37___ its main structure is going through a construction phase, ___38___ main buildings within the new branch gradually taking shape. The outside surface of the branch’s buildings has red walls and golden ___39___ (roof) to match the Palace Museum’s architectural aesthetics.
Once completed, the northern extension will provide ___40___ expanded space for the Palace Museum’s cultural relic restoration projects. Also, special cultural relics with strict requirements for their exhibition environment such as calligraphic works, textiles and paintings, will undergo much better restoration in the new branch.
The Palace Museum currently ___41___ (house) over 1.86 million cultural relics. To better preserve such cultural relics, ___42___ (pioneer) building techniques are being used for the new northern branch, with a focus on ___43___ (stable). Modern high-tech materials will also be used in the construction. When cracks smaller than 0.6 millimeters form, the advanced concrete will be able to “repair” itself, greatly ___44___ (enhance) the longevity of the structures.
Restoration of cultural relics is not the branch’s only goal. Once completed, the new facility will feature 12 exhibition halls ____45____ (build) with high-tech designs, covering approximately 35,000 square meters. Between 20,000 and 30,000 of the Palace Museum’s cultural relics will be displayed at the new site every year.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 在口语课上,外教Alex组织同学们讨论是否使用网络投票( online voting)的方式评选校园十佳歌手。请你代表小组发言,内容包括:
1.小组观点;
2.陈述理由。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hello, everyone!
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Thank you for listening!
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。
Missy was absolutely my best friend in the whole world. We had known each other since first grade, and we literally did everything together. We frequently visited each other’s homes, we knew each other’s families like they were our own. The interesting thing about our relationship, however the fact was that the older we got, the more our values seemed to differ. We still enjoyed a lot of the same things, but I was a bit more settled while she loved being associated with popular people and things. Although she was basically a good person, she had no problem with forcing things to go her way.
Perhaps this is why it seemed that her family actually trusted me more than they trusted her. So, on the day when Missy showed up at my house with a huge dent (凹痕) in her father’s car, I knew that we were in for a troublesome time.
She had banged the car into a tree while out that day and she knew her father was going to have an explanation. So she stopped by my house in order to make up a story that would lessen her father’s rage. Missy decided to tell him that while in a parking lot, someone must have backed into the car and dented it. Looking at the dent with some crashed leaves and bark still sticking there, I attempted to perish (打消) her thought. “I don’t think your father will buy it.” “ Don’t worry,” she insisted,“even if my dad doesn’t trust me, he’ll trust you.” My role was to confirm for her. Now keep in mind that I had strong objections to lying and I wanted absolutely nothing to do with the situation. I loved her parents just like my own, and I did not want to be a party to this lie that Missy was creating. Nevertheless, after much request and a general questioning of my loyalty to our friendship, I decided that the least I could do was to act as a silent witness. That way, I wasn’t actually lying; I just wasn’t telling the full truth.
注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: An hour or so later, we presented Missy’s father with the car and the inquiry began.
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Paragraph 2: Her father looked at me with great disbelief.
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湖州市2024学年第二学期3月月考考试
高二英语试卷
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 will Luke do next?
A. Cook a meal. B. Go to the office. C. Hand in a report.
2. What are the speakers talking about?
A. Two fellow workers. B. The man’s job. C. A marketing project.
3. How will the woman go to Melbourne?
A. By car. B. By train. C. By air.
4. Where are probably the speakers?
A. At a store. B. At home. C. At a cinema.
5. What does the woman plan to do?
A. Set up a family. B. Join a new company. C. Open a restaurant.
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. Who is the package from?
A. Betty. B. Mary. C. Jason.
7. Where will the speakers place the gift just received?
A. In the kitchen. B. In the bedroom. C. In the living room.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. What does Kate think of writing letters?
A. It’s convenient. B. It’s enjoyable. C. It’s old-fashioned.
9. What will the man probably do?
A. Pay the bill. B. Send a postcard. C. Check his mailbox.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. What is the woman doing?
A. Giving a lecture. B. Hosting a program. C. Chairing a meeting.
11. What made Robert want to become an astronomer?
A. His parents’ encouragement.
B. His experiences in big cities.
C. His curiosity about the stars.
12. Why does Robert put forward the suggestion?
A. To reduce light pollution.
B. To keep the ground clean.
C. To cut energy consumption.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. Who influenced Elena greatly in her career choice?
A. Her brother. B. Her father. C. Her teacher.
14. Why did Elena quit her first job?
A. She found it boring. B. She was poorly paid. C. She felt stressed.
15. What difficulty did Elena face as an assistant coach?
A. Balancing study and training.
B. Writing technical instructions.
C. Handling doubts over her ability.
16. What does Elena plan to do next?
A. Start a training program.
B. Work with a team in England.
C. Look for promising soccer players.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. What did Monica love doing when she was a child?
A. Reading storybooks. B. Playing baseball. C. Taking dance lessons.
18. What was Monica’s major in college?
A. Journalism. B. History. C. English.
19. What did Monica do right after graduation?
A. She began travelling.
B. She became a teacher.
C. She launched a newspaper.
20. Where does Monica work now?
A. In China. B. In Australia. C. In Canada.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
Our photography exhibition is back for its sixtieth year to reveal more of nature’ s stories.
It’ll take you on a visual adventure through different environments and give you a window into the wildlife that calls them home.
·see first-hand how our activities, both good and bad, are shaping the natural world
·explore breathtaking images, from fierce predators on the hunt to stunning compositions
·witness powerful stories of survival, weakness and the delicate balance of life
Every photograph is a reminder of the wonder of the natural world.
Alongside the stunning photography, you’ll discover through soundscapes, films and expert insights, the diversity and beauty of life on Earth and what we can do together to protect it.
You can join our hosts for a special tour of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition (available from 9:00 am to 9:45 am ) and discover the stories and details that didn’t make it into the captions (说明文字)。
Time: 11 October 2024 to 29 June 2025
Address: East Pavilion Gallery, South Kensington, London
Peak ticket prices
Weekends, school holidays and bank holidays.
Adult (17-59): £18
Child (4-16): £10.95
Family (2 adults,1 child): £37.50
Family (2 adults,2 children): £46
Family (2 adults,3 children): £54.95
Off-peak ticket prices
Monday to Friday, excluding school holidays and bank holidays.
Adult (17-59): £15.50
Child (4-16): £9.25
Family (2 adults,1 child): £32.25
Family (2 adults,2 children): £39.50
Family (2 adults,3 children): £47
1. What can visitors expect of the exhibition?
A. Story-composing workshops. B. Lectures on photography.
C. A virtual reality adventure. D. An audiovisual tour.
2. How much will a family with two children pay for the exhibition on a school holiday?
A. £37.50. B. £39.50. C. £46. D. £49.50.
3. What is the main purpose of the exhibition?
A. To select the best wildlife photographer.
B. To present its history and significance.
C. To raise awareness of the natural world.
D. To collect funds for wildlife conservation.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了野生动物摄影展览的内容、时间、地点以及不同时间段的票价等信息,同时强调了展览对展现自然世界奇妙和呼吁人们保护自然的意义。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文中“Alongside the stunning photography, you’ll discover through soundscapes, films and expert insights, the diversity and beauty of life on Earth and what we can do together to protect it.( 除了令人惊叹的摄影外,您还将通过音景、电影和专家的见解发现地球上生命的多样性和美丽,以及我们可以共同做些什么来保护它。)”可知,除了令人惊叹的摄影作品,参观者还可以通过音景、电影和专家的见解来了解地球上生命的多样性和美丽。这意味着参观者可以期待一次视听之旅。故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Peak ticket prices部分中“Weekends, school holidays and bank holidays.( 周末,学校假期和银行假期。)”以及“Family (2 adults,2 children): £46(家庭(2名成人,2名儿童):46英镑)”可知,在学校假期属于高峰票价时段,一个有两个孩子的家庭需要支付46英镑。故选C项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据“Every photograph is a reminder of the wonder of the natural world.( 每一张照片都在提醒我们大自然的奇妙。)”以及“Alongside the stunning photography, you’ll discover through soundscapes, films and expert insights, the diversity and beauty of life on Earth and what we can do together to protect it.( 除了令人惊叹的摄影外,您还将通过音景、电影和专家的见解发现地球上生命的多样性和美丽,以及我们可以共同做些什么来保护它。)”可知,展览通过展示摄影作品,让参观者看到自然世界的奇妙、生命的多样性和美丽,以及我们可以共同为保护自然做些什么。这表明展览的主要目的是提高人们对自然世界的认识。故选C项。
B
Jim Johnson, a mail carrier, was an institution in the leafy Westmoreland, Westhaven and Westover Hills neighborhoods. just north of downtown Wilmington, where he delivered much more than the mail. He knew all the kids and their pets by name; he carried in the groceries; he took note of unlocked doors, offered gardening advice, and taught more than a few young boys the art of the curveball. When he wasn't doing all that, Jim was running across a checkerboard of green lawns(草坪) to ensure the local postal service did not fall short of its daily promise.
Though the postal service is often disparaged now, the trust in local postal service lives on. In many communities, that trust is won every day when life-saving medicine, greeting cards, social security checks, college acceptance letters-even the bills-appear in mailboxes in front of the houses.
After more than three decades, Jim approached his final days on the job much like any other. He drove a boxy postal truck to North DuPont Road for the first unofficial stop of the day. Butch, a dog who belonged to one of the neighbors, was waiting just like every day before. And just like every day before, he got into the jump seat and they were off. On the route, Jim and Butch had become inseparable. Now, the dog and the mailman would ride off to retirement together. At every stop, Jim accepted the parting good wishes of families that had become his own. There were tears and laughter, and hugs filled with warm memories.
It’s been 33 years since Jim left the route, but we are still reminded of the deep bond established between community and letter carrier. That’s what the postal service means to us.
4. What do we know about Jim Johnson from the first paragraph?
A. He’s open-minded. B. He’s sharp-eyed.
C. He’s warm-hearted. D. He’s strong-willed.
5. What does the underlined word “disparaged” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. Refused. B. Criticized. C. Investigated. D. Suspended.
6. What did Jim do besides daily delivery on his final days of work?
A. He drove Butch to its owner. B. He sent presents to his friends.
C. He prepared a retirement party. D. He said goodbye to the neighbors.
7. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A. To remember a respected mail carrier. B. To record an unforgettable experience.
C. To raise funds for the postal service. D. To call for harmony in the community.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了邮递员吉姆·约翰逊在工作中热心帮助邻里,与大家建立了深厚感情,在他退休33年后,作者依然记得他,表达了对他的怀念。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“He knew all the kids and their pets by name; he carried in the groceries; he took note of unlocked doors, offered gardening advice, and taught more than a few young boys the art of the curveball. When he wasn't doing all that, Jim was running across a checkerboard of green lawns (草坪) to ensure the local postal service did not fall short of its daily promise.(他知道所有孩子和他们宠物的名字;他把杂货搬进来;他注意到那些没锁的门,提供园艺方面的建议,还教了几个小男孩曲球的艺术。当他不做这些事情的时候,吉姆会跑过棋盘状的绿色草坪,以确保当地的邮政服务不会达不到每天的承诺)”可推知,吉姆·约翰逊是一个热心肠的人。故选C项。
【5题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线单词句“Though the postal service is often disparaged now, the trust in local postal service lives on.(虽然邮政服务现在经常disparaged,但人们对当地邮政服务的信任仍然存在)”可知,前后句是转折关系,后半句说对当地邮政服务的信任依然存在,那么前半句应该是说邮政服务现在常被批评,由此表明,邮政服务经常被看不起或批评。由此可知,划线词disparaged与“Criticized(批评)”意思相近。故选B项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“At every stop, Jim accepted the parting good wishes of families that had become his own. There were tears and laughter, and hugs filled with warm memories.(每到一站,吉姆都会接受那些已经成为他自己的家人的告别祝福。有泪水,有欢笑,有充满温暖回忆的拥抱)”可知,吉姆在工作的最后几天除了每天送货外,还向邻居们告别。故选D项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章大意以及最后一段“It’s been 33 years since Jim left the route, but we are still reminded of the deep bond established between community and letter carrier. That’s what the postal service means to us.(吉姆离开这条路线已经33年了,但我们仍然记得社区和邮递员之间建立的深厚联系。这就是邮政服务对我们的意义)”可知,文章主要讲述了吉姆·约翰逊这位邮递员在工作中热心帮助邻里,与大家建立了深厚感情,在他退休33年后,作者依然记得他,表达了对他的怀念。由此推知,作者写这篇文章的目的是纪念一位受人尊敬的邮递员。故选A项。
C
Self-confidence is trusting in our abilities or qualities. It’s usually seen as a good thing. But is it possible that we might benefit from a little less confidence in our beliefs?
For many years, Dr. Mark Leary, a neuroscientist at Duke University in Durham, N.C. , has studied the role of people’s beliefs in their behavior. He found overconfidence is very common, especially when it comes to what people believe to be true, and can lead us to disastrous decisions. In 1986, NASA believed that the risk of loss for any space flight was roughly 1 in 100,000. It was an overconfident belief and might have led to the explosion of the Challenger. The good news is that there’s a “vaccine (疫苗)” for overconfidence, and that’s what scientists call “intellectual humility”— recognizing that your beliefs could be wrong.
A survey of 144 college students to measure their intellectual humility found that students who saw their thinking could be wrong tended to be more curious and more likely to seek out new knowledge. They ended up knowing more at the end of the day. But does it actually help you beyond that?
To find out more, Dr. Tenelle Porter at Ball State University conducted a series of studies with high school students. She found that students with intellectual humility were much more likely to test themselves to see whether they really understood the material and seek out potential holes in their understanding. When they got test scores, they’d change their study strategics to improve their performance and master the material for the next test.
Students who didn’t see their knowledge could be wrong might instead just sail through their studying and wouldn’t stop to ask themselves if they truly understood what they read, heard, or did. Such students thought they got a subject down pat, but when asked to explain it on a test, they found they didn’t actually understand as much as they had thought.
Although it might be good for you, researchers recognize that questioning your beliefs can be truly hard. Still, it’s important to remember that questioning beliefs isn’t always about replacing old ones with new ones. If you find it hard to question a belief, try taking “baby steps.”
8. Why does the author mention the explosion of the Challenger?
A. To express his sorrow for the loss.
B. To stress the high risk of space flights.
C. To show the result of wrong operation.
D. To give an example of overconfidence.
9. What do we know about intellectual humility according to Porter’s research?
A. It urged students to gain recognition.
B. It encouraged students to take exams.
C. It helped students to adjust learning methods.
D. It motivated students to memorize knowledge.
10 What do the underlined words “got a subject down pat” mean in paragraph 5?
A. Fully mastered a subject. B. Put great effort into a subject
C. Really enjoyed a subject. D. Benefited a lot from a subject.
11. What will probably be discussed in the following paragraphs?
A. Why questioning our belief is hard.
B. Why intellectual humility is helpful.
C. How to become a confident person.
D. How to practice intellectual humility.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. A 11. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了科学家的研究,通过具体研究案例,来说明智力谦逊如何帮助人们更好地学习和调整学习策略。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段第二至第四句“He found overconfidence is very common, especially when it comes to what people believe to be true, and can lead us to disastrous decisions. In 1986, NASA believed that the risk of loss for any space flight was roughly 1 in 100,000. It was an overconfident belief and might have led to the explosion of the Challenger. (他发现过度自信非常普遍,尤其是在人们认为某件事情正确时,这种过度自信可能会导致灾难性的决策。1986年,NASA认为每次太空飞行发生损失的风险大约是1/100,000。这种过度自信的信念可能引发了“挑战者号”的爆炸)”可知,作者先介绍了科学家发现过度自信可能导致严重后果,之后提及1986年这起灾难。由此推知,提及“挑战者号”爆炸是说明过度自信会导致灾难的一个例子。故选D项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段第二、三句“She found that students with intellectual humility were much more likely to test themselves to see whether they really understood the material and seek out potential holes in their understanding. When they got test scores, they’d change their study strategics to improve their performance and master the material for the next test. (她发现,智力谦逊的学生更有可能去检验自己是否真正理解了学习材料,并寻找自己理解上的漏洞。当他们看到考试成绩时,他们会调整学习策略,以提高学习表现,并掌握好材料为下一次考试做准备)”可知,智力谦逊这种特质会使学生及时反思自己的学习,相应调整学习方法。故选C项。
【10题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第五段第二句“Such students thought they got a subject down pat, but when asked to explain it on a test, they found they didn’t actually understand as much as they had thought. (这些学生以为自己对某个科目got down pat,但在考试中被要求解释时,他们发现自己的理解并没有自己想象的那么多)”可知,学生们在考试之前应是对自己比较自信,认为自己对该相关知识十分了解,或已经全会了,但到考场答题时,才发现自己会的不如原本所认为的那么多。由此可知,got a subject down pat应是“对某科目了解很多”或“对某科目完全掌握”之意。故选A项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句“The good news is that there’s a “vaccine (疫苗)” for overconfidence, and that’s what scientists call “intellectual humility”— recognizing that your beliefs could be wrong. (好消息是,过度自信有一种“疫苗”,科学家称之为“智力谦逊”——即认识到你的信念可能是错误的)”及全文最后一句“If you find it hard to question a belief, try taking “baby steps.” (如果你觉得很难质疑一种信念,可以尝试迈出“一小步”)”可知,最后一句中所说的“question a belief”即前文所说的“recognizing that your beliefs could be wrong”,也就是第二段最后一句引号中所言的“智力谦逊”。全文最后一句又说,“可以尝试迈出‘一小步’”。由此推知,所谓的“一小步”究竟该怎么做,会在下文进行介绍,即如何练习做到“智力谦虚”。故选D项。
D
The ability to detect a nearby presence without seeing or touching it may sound fantastical — but it’s a real ability that some creatures have. A family of African fish known as Mormyrids are weakly electric, and have special organs that can locate a nearby target, even when it’s hiding in the mud. Scientists have now developed an artificial sensor system modelled on the ability of these fish.
“We developed a new strategy for 3D motion positioning by electronic skin, bio-inspired by ‘electric fish’,” says Dr. Xinge Yu, an associate professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the City University of Hong Kong. The team described their e-skin sensor in a paper published on November 14 in Nature.
The artificial sensor is multi-layered. One layer acts as a transmitter (发射器), which will generate an electric field once activated, and another layer acts as a receiver to detect both the direction and the distance to an object. A separate controller creates the driving signal to activate the transmitter. When an object comes within range, the electric field around the sensor is disrupted (扰乱), which in turn can be detected by the receiver. This data is then processed by a microcontroller unit, which computes the position of the target object and sends that information to a smartphone or other devices.
A special biogel (生物凝胶) is used in the sensor, which has the ability to transmit and receive electric signals from a pattern of microchannels on the surface. The end result is a sensor that is thin, soft and flexible, making it cosy to adapt to irregular surfaces, such as the human body. In contrast to the traditional sensor system that needs a large number of sensors to achieve spatial positioning, the new system can locate an object precisely in 3D space using just a few sensors. This significantly reduces the power consumption of data collection, transmission, and processing.
The researchers hope that this sensor could one day open up a new range of wearable technologies, including sensors for human-machine interaction and thin, flexible e-skin.
12. The first paragraph aims to show __________.
A. the special ability of African fish
B. the inspiration for a new invention
C. the big challenge of locating objects
D. the reason for developing a sensor
13. What is the correct order of the system’s working procedures?
a. The transmitter creates an electric field.
b. A unit computes the position of the target.
c. The controller sends the activating signal.
d. The receiver detects the change of electric signals.
e. The electric field is disrupted by an approaching object.
A. c-a-e-d-b. B. c-a-d-e-b.
C. a-c-e-d-b. D. a-e-c-d-b.
14. What is an advantage of the new sensor system?
A. Its sensitivity to different stimulations.
B. Its adaptation to environmental changes.
C. Its efficiency in achieving 3D positioning.
D. Its speed in data collection and processing.
15. What is the best title for the text?
A. Machine Detective “Wears” Flexible E-skin
B. Bio-inspired Sensor “Feels” Without Touching
C. E-Skin Sensor: The Future of Machine Learning
D. Electric Fields: The Frontier of Object Detection
【答案】12. B 13. A 14. C 15. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文介绍了一种仿生传感器,灵感来自一种鱼类,无需触摸即可感知物体的位置。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“A family of African fish known as Mormyrids are weakly electric, and have special organs that can locate a nearby target, even when it’s hiding in the mud. Scientists have now developed an artificial sensor system modelled on the ability of these fish. (一种被称为电鱼的非洲鱼类是弱电性的,有特殊的器官可以定位附近的目标,即使它躲在泥里。科学家们现在已经开发出一种以这些鱼的能力为模型的人工传感器系统)”可知,第一段主要介绍了一种鱼类,有特殊的器官可以定位附近的目标,受此启发,科学家们开发出一种以这些鱼的能力为模型的人工传感器系统,由此可知,第一段旨在介绍一个新发明的灵感。故选B项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段内容“The artificial sensor is multi-layered. One layer acts as a transmitter (发射器), which will generate an electric field once activated, and another layer acts as a receiver to detect both the direction and the distance to an object. A separate controller creates the driving signal to activate the transmitter. When an object comes within range, the electric field around the sensor is disrupted (扰乱), which in turn can be detected by the receiver. This data is then processed by a microcontroller unit, which computes the position of the target object and sends that information to a smartphone or other devices. (人工传感器是多层的。一层充当发射器,一旦激活就会产生电场,另一层充当接收器,检测物体的方向和距离。一个单独的控制器产生驱动信号来激活发射器。当物体进入范围内时,传感器周围的电场会被扰乱,这反过来又可以被接收器检测到。然后,微控制器单元处理这些数据,计算目标物体的位置,并将该信息发送到智能手机或其他设备)”可知,工作过程是控制器发送激活信号,发射器产生电场,电场被接近的物体扰乱,接收器检测电信号的变化,一个微控制器单元计算目标的位置,结合选项可知,系统工作程序的正确顺序是“c-a-e-d-b”。故选A项。
14题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“In contrast to the traditional sensor system that needs a large number of sensors to achieve spatial positioning, the new system can locate an object precisely in 3D space using just a few sensors. This significantly reduces the power consumption of data collection, transmission, and processing. (与需要大量传感器来实现空间定位的传统传感器系统相比,新系统可以使用几个传感器在3D空间中精确定位物体。这大大降低了数据收集、传输和处理的功耗)”可知,新传感器系统在实现3D定位方面的效率更高,大大降低了数据收集、传输和处理的功耗,由此可知,新传感器系统的优点是它在实现3D定位方面的效率更高。故选C项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文,结合第一段中“A family of African fish known as Mormyrids are weakly electric, and have special organs that can locate a nearby target, even when it’s hiding in the mud. Scientists have now developed an artificial sensor system modelled on the ability of these fish. (一种被称为电鱼的非洲鱼类是弱电性的,有特殊的器官可以定位附近的目标,即使它躲在泥里。科学家们现在已经开发出一种以这些鱼的能力为模型的人工传感器系统)”可知,文章主要介绍了受生物启发开发的一种新型传感器,该传感器能够通过电场感知物体而无需接触,具备灵活、高效的特点。B选项“Bio-inspired Sensor “Feels” Without Touching(受生物启发的传感器“无需接触即可感知”)”准确概括了文章的核心内容。故选B项。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
In modern society, many retired people are lonely and lack life purpose while many young people have their own problems. ___16___ Or they may wish to live independently but be unable to pay the high rents in their area.
___17___ It involves bringing older and younger people together to support each other. After all, old people represent a huge unused resource: they include retired engineers, doctors, teachers and business people with years of experience. ___18___
In some projects, retired people help out in primary schools, to hear children read and offer them individual support. Similar projects are run in secondary schools and even universities. Other projects involve sending children and teenagers into old people’s homes on a regular basis to teach them “digital skills”, to entertain them or simply befriend them and listen to their stories and advice. ___19___ The students can either live rent-free in exchange for household chores (家务杂活) and support for the homeowner, or they can pay a reduced rent in exchange for chatting with the older person regularly and keeping an eye on their health and well-being.
Intergenerational volunteering projects have had a truly significant impact on both sides. By bringing together people of different generations and socioeconomic backgrounds, they have built trust, respect and friendship. ___20___
A. These are important for the structure of society.
B. Studies have shown that retired people can still contribute to society.
C. Intergenerational volunteering can provide a solution to these problems.
D. Volunteering may even help young people discover a new interest or passion for life.
E. They may face the challenge of finding a job without work experience or practical skills.
F. Elsewhere, there are projects that match university students with wealthy elderly people who have spare rooms.
G. Young people, too, have valuable skills to share, most obviously their up-to-date knowledge of technology.
【答案】16. E 17. C 18. G 19. F 20. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了代际志愿服务的目标以及优点。
【16题详解】
根据上文“In modern society, many retired people are lonely and lack life purpose while many young people have their own problems.(在现代社会,许多退休的人孤独,缺乏生活目标,而许多年轻人有自己的问题)”可知,本句承接上文,说明年轻人所遇到的问题,E选项中They指代上文young people。故E选项“他们可能面临找一份没有工作经验或实际技能的工作的挑战”符合语境,故选E。
【17题详解】
根据后文“It involves bringing older and younger people together to support each other. After all, old people represent a huge unused resource: they include retired engineers, doctors, teachers and business people with years of experience.(它包括把老年人和年轻人聚集在一起互相支持。毕竟,老年人代表着巨大的未使用资源:他们包括退休的工程师、医生、教师和有多年经验的商界人士)”可知,本段主要介绍了一个解决问题的方案所包含的内容,以及这种解决方案背后的优势所在。故C选项“代际志愿服务可以为这些问题提供解决方案”符合语境,故选C。
【18题详解】
根据上文“It involves bringing older and younger people together to support each other. After all, old people represent a huge unused resource: they include retired engineers, doctors, teachers and business people with years of experience.(它包括把老年人和年轻人聚集在一起互相支持。毕竟,老年人代表着巨大的未使用资源:他们包括退休的工程师、医生、教师和有多年经验的商界人士)”可知,上文提到了把老年人和年轻人聚集在一起,且分析了老年人的优势,推测本句是在分析年轻人的优势。故G选项“年轻人也有宝贵的技能可以分享,最明显的是他们最新的技术知识”符合语境,故选G。
【19题详解】
根据后文“The students can either live rent-free in exchange for household chores (家务杂活) and support for the homeowner, or they can pay a reduced rent in exchange for chatting with the older person regularly and keeping an eye on their health and well-being.(学生们可以选择免房租的生活,以换取家务和对房主的支持,或者他们可以减少租金,以换取定期与老人聊天并关注他们的健康和福祉)”可知,后文提到了学生通过和老人聊天来换取免房租的生活,即将大学生和有房子的老人配在一起。故F选项“在其他地方,有一些项目将大学生与有空房的富有老人配对”符合语境,故选F。
【20题详解】
根据上文“Intergenerational volunteering projects have had a truly significant impact on both sides. By bringing together people of different generations and socioeconomic backgrounds, they have built trust, respect and friendship.(代际志愿服务项目对双方都产生了重大影响。通过将不同世代和不同社会经济背景的人聚集在一起,他们建立了信任、尊重和友谊)”可知,上文提到代际志愿服务项目把不同世代和不同社会经济背景的人聚集在一起,本句为最后一段,说明这一优点所产生的影响,A选项中These指代上文they have built trust, respect and friendship,故A选项“这些对社会结构很重要”符合语境,故选A。
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。
Since our twins began learning to walk, my wife and I have kept telling them that our sliding glass door is just a window. The ____21____ is obvious. If we admit it is a door, they’ll want to go outside ____22____. It will drive us crazy. The kids apparently know the truth. But our ____23____ it’s merely a window has kept them from ____24____ millions of requests to open the door.
I hate lying to the kids. One day they’ll ____25____ and discover that everything they’ve always known about windows is a lie. I wonder if parents should always tell the truth no matter the ____26____. I have a very strong ____27____ that the lie we’re telling is doing ____28____ damage to our children.
Windows and doors have important metaphorical (比喻的) meanings. I’m telling them they can’t open what they absolutely know is a door. What if later in ____29____ they come to a metaphorical door, like an opportunity of some sort, and _____30_____ opening the door and taking the opportunity, they just _____31_____ it and wonder, “What if it isn’t a door?” That is, “What if it isn’t a _____32_____ opportunity?”
Maybe it’s an unreasonable fear. But the _____33_____ is that I shouldn’t lie to my kids. I should just _____34_____ repeatedly having to say “No. We can’t go outside now.” Then when they come to other doors in life, be they real or metaphorical, they won’t _____35_____ to open them and walk through.
21. A. relief B. target C. reason D. case
22. A. gradually B. constantly C. temporarily D. casually
23 A. resisting B. insisting C. denying D. anticipating
24. A. reviewing B. approving C. receiving D. attempting
25. A. win out B. give up C. wake up D. stand out
26. A. restrictions B. explanations C. differences D. consequences
27. A. demand B. fear C. desire D. doubt
28. A. physical B. biological C. spiritual D. behavioral
29. A. life B. time C. reply D. history
30. A. by comparison with B. in addition to C. regardless of D. instead of
31. A. get hold of B. stare at C. knock on D. make use of
32. A. real B. typical C. similar D. limited
33. A. safety rule B. comfort zone C. bottom line D. top secret
34. A. delay B. regret C. enjoy D. accept
35. A. hurry B. decide C. hesitate D. intend
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. B 24. D 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. A 30. D 31. B 32. A 33. C 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文,文章讲述父母撒谎可能影响孩子对机会的认知,诚实是教育底线。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:原因很明显。A. relief 缓解;减轻;B. target 目标;C. reason 原因;D. case 案例;情况。根据下文“If we admit it is a door, they’ll want to go outside”可知,下文在解释对孩子撒谎的原因。故选C。
【22题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:如果我们承认这是一扇门,他们就会不断地想出去。A. gradually 逐渐地;B. constantly 不断地;C. temporarily 暂时地;D. casually 随意地。根据下文“millions of requests to open the door.”可知,这里之孩子持续不断的要求到门外面去。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意::但我们坚称这只是一个窗户,这阻止了他们无数次尝试要打开这扇门的企图。A. resisting 抵抗;抗拒;B. insisting 坚称;C. denying 否认;D. anticipating 预期;预料。根据上文“my wife and I have kept telling them that our sliding glass door is just a window.”可知,父母反复对孩子撒谎,因此会一直坚称这只是窗户。故选B。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:但我们坚称这只是一个窗户,这阻止了他们无数次尝试要打开这扇门的企图。A. reviewing 复习;回顾;B. approving 批准;赞成;C. receiving 接收;收到;D. attempting 尝试。根据下文“If we admit it is a door, they’ll want to go outside”可知,孩子反复尝试要求出去。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意:总有一天他们会明白,发现他们所知道的关于窗户的一切都是谎言。A. win out 胜出;最终获胜;B. give up 放弃;C. wake up 开始明白;D. stand out 突出;显眼。根据下文“discover that everything they’ve always known about windows is a lie.”可知,此处孩子发现这是个谎言,即此刻明白自己被骗。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我想知道父母是否应该不管后果都说实话。A. restrictions 限制;B. explanations 解释;C. differences 差异;D. consequences 后果。根据下文“damage to our children.”可知,这里谎言伤害孩子,这是个严重的后果。故选D。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我非常担心我们说的谎言会对孩子的心灵造成伤害。A. demand 要求;需求;B. fear 恐惧;担忧;C. desire 欲望;渴望;D. doubt 怀疑。根据下文“damage to our children.”可知,我担心谎言会伤害孩子的心灵。故选B、
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我非常担心我们说的谎言会对孩子的心灵造成伤害。A. physical 物理的;身体的;B. biological 生物的;C. spiritual 精神的;心灵的;D. behavioral 行为的。根据上文“that everything they’ve always known about windows is a lie.”可知,孩子知道这是父母所说的谎言,会感受到欺骗,这是心灵上的伤害。故选C。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:如果在以后的生活中,他们来到了一扇隐喻的门前,就像一个机会,而不是打开门,抓住机会,他们只是盯着它,感到好奇。A. life 生活;生命;B. time 时间;C. reply 回复;D. history 历史。根据下文“Then when they come to other doors in life, be they real or metaphorical”可知,这里父母担心孩子在现实生活当中遇到类似的情况。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查介词短语词义辨析。句意:如果在以后的生活中,他们来到了一扇隐喻的门前,就像一个机会,而不是打开门,抓住机会,他们只是盯着它,感到好奇。A. by comparison with 与…相比;B. in addition to 除了…之外;C. regardless of 不管;尽管;D. instead of 而不是。根据下文“What if it isn’t a door?”可知,孩子在面临生活当时隐喻的门时,会产生困惑,所以可能不会及时抓住机会,而不是打开门,抓住机会,前后形成对比。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意:如果在以后的生活中,他们来到了一扇隐喻的门前,就像一个机会,而不是打开门,抓住机会,他们只是盯着它,感到好奇。A. get hold of 抓住;获得;B. stare at 盯着;C. knock on 敲击;D. make use of 利用。根据下文“What if it isn’t a door?”可知,孩子在面临生活中隐喻的门时,会困惑地盯着它,并感到犹豫,驻足不前。故选B。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:“如果那不是门呢?”也就是说,“如果这不是一个真正的机会怎么办?” A. real 真实的;B. typical 典型的;C. similar 类似的;D. limited 有限的。根据上文“they come to a metaphorical door, like an opportunity of some sort”可知,此处指孩子在生活中遇到隐喻的门,有可能是一次真正的机会,与上文形成呼应。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:但底线是我不应该对我的孩子撒谎。A. safety rule 安全规则;B. comfort zone 舒适区;C. bottom line 底线;D. top secret 绝密。根据下文“I shouldn’t lie to my kids.”可知,我的恐惧虽然不可理喻,但任然认为不该对孩子说谎,即不能说谎,这是原则底线。故选C。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我应该接受反复说“不,我们现在不能出去。”这一事实。A. delay 延迟;B. regret 后悔;C. enjoy 享受;D. accept 接受。根据上文“that I shouldn’t lie to my kids.”可知,我选择不对孩子说谎,只能接受反复告诉孩子们,现在我们不能出去。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:然后,当他们来到生活中的其他门时,无论是真实的还是隐喻的,他们都会毫不犹豫地打开并走进去。A. hurry 匆忙;B. decide 决定;C. hesitate 犹豫;D. intend 打算。根据上文“No. We can’t go outside now.”可知,我选择对孩子说真话,为的是让孩子在实际生活中遇到类似情况时,主动思考自主行动,即不再困惑驻足,而是毫不犹豫的采取行动。故选C。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Construction of the northern branch of the Palace Museum, a major extension of Beijing’s most iconic museum facility, is one of the main cultural projects in Beijing in 2025, as it is expected ___36___ (complete) by October.
The new branch, covering over 100,000 square meters, is now at a stage in ___37___ its main structure is going through a construction phase, ___38___ main buildings within the new branch gradually taking shape. The outside surface of the branch’s buildings has red walls and golden ___39___ (roof) to match the Palace Museum’s architectural aesthetics.
Once completed, the northern extension will provide ___40___ expanded space for the Palace Museum’s cultural relic restoration projects. Also, special cultural relics with strict requirements for their exhibition environment such as calligraphic works, textiles and paintings, will undergo much better restoration in the new branch.
The Palace Museum currently ___41___ (house) over 1.86 million cultural relics. To better preserve such cultural relics, ___42___ (pioneer) building techniques are being used for the new northern branch, with a focus on ___43___ (stable). Modern high-tech materials will also be used in the construction. When cracks smaller than 0.6 millimeters form, the advanced concrete will be able to “repair” itself, greatly ___44___ (enhance) the longevity of the structures.
Restoration of cultural relics is not the branch’s only goal. Once completed, the new facility will feature 12 exhibition halls ____45____ (build) with high-tech designs, covering approximately 35,000 square meters. Between 20,000 and 30,000 of the Palace Museum’s cultural relics will be displayed at the new site every year.
【答案】36. to be completed
37. which 38. with
39. roofs 40. an
41. houses 42. pioneering
43. stability
44. enhancing
45. built
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了故宫博物院北院区的建设进程及特点。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:故宫博物院北院区的建设是北京最具标志性的博物馆设施的主要延伸,是2025年北京的主要文化项目之一,预计将于10月完工。句中有谓语动词“is expected”,故空格处应用非谓语动词,用不定式表示将来的动作,是固定句型,“it”和“complete”为被动关系,故应用不定式的被动形式“to be completed”。故填to be completed。
【37题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:占地超过10万平方米的新分院区目前正处于主体结构建设阶段,新分院区内的主要建筑逐渐成形。此处为限制性定语从句,先行词为“stage”,指物,在从句中作介词“in”的宾语,故应用关系代词“which”引导从句。故填which。
【38题详解】
考查介词。句意:占地超过10万平方米的新分院区目前正处于主体结构建设阶段,新分院区内的主要建筑逐渐成形。分析句子可知,“_____ main buildings within the new branch gradually taking shape”在句中作伴随状语,空格处应用介词“with”,表示“随着……”。故填with。
【39题详解】
考查名词。句意:分院区建筑的外表面有红色的墙壁和金色的屋顶,与故宫博物院的建筑美学相匹配。“golden”为形容词,空格处应用名词,作宾语,根据“walls”可知,空格处应用“roof”的复数形式“roofs”,表示一类事物。故填roofs。
【40题详解】
考查冠词。句意:一旦完工,北部扩建将为故宫博物院的文物修复项目提供一个更大的空间。泛指一个更大的空间,故空格处应用不定冠词,“expanded”音标的第一个音素为元音音素,故应用不定冠词“an”。故填an。
【41题详解】
考查时态。句意:故宫博物院目前收藏了186万多件文物。根据句意可知,句子陈述的是客观事实,应用一般现在时,“house”意为“收藏”,动词词性,“The Palace Museum”为第三人称单数,主谓一致。故填houses。
【42题详解】
考查形容词。句意:为了更好地保护这些文物,新的北院区正在使用先驱性的建筑技术,重点是稳定性。“techniques”为名词,故空格处应用形容词,作定语,“pioneering”意为“先驱性的”,形容词词性,符合语境。故填pioneering。
【43题详解】
考查名词。句意:为了更好地保护这些文物,新的北院区正在使用先驱性的建筑技术,重点是稳定性。“on”为介词,故空格处应用名词,作宾语,“stability”意为“稳定性”,为不可数名词。故填stability。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:当形成小于0.6毫米的裂缝时,先进的混凝土将能够自我“修复”,大大提高结构的寿命。句中有谓语动词“will be able to “repair””,故空格处应用非谓语动词,句中应用“enhance”的现在分词“enhancing”,表示自然而然的结果。故填enhancing。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:一旦完工,新设施将包括12个采用高科技设计的展厅,占地约35000平方米。句中有谓语动词“will feature”,故空格处应用非谓语动词,“exhibition halls”和“build”为逻辑上的动宾关系,故应用“build”的过去分词“built”作后置定语。故填built。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 在口语课上,外教Alex组织同学们讨论是否使用网络投票( online voting)的方式评选校园十佳歌手。请你代表小组发言,内容包括:
1.小组观点;
2.陈述理由。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hello, everyone!
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for listening!
【答案】参考范文一
Hello, everyone!
Our group believes that online voting is a fantastic idea to select the top ten campus singers.
Firstly, it’s important to acknowledge that online voting is convenient and accessible to everyone. With just a few clicks on a computer or a smartphone, we can easily cast votes to support our favourite singers. Besides, online voting allows for a wider reach and engagement, breaking down the boundaries of physical locations and enabling more people to participate in the voting process. Overall, we think online voting is a convenient and inclusive means for choosing the top ten campus singers.
Thank you for listening!
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生代表小组发言,陈述小组对于是否使用网络投票的方式评选校园十佳歌手的观点,并陈述理由。
【详解】1.词汇积累
首先:firstly→first and foremost
重要的:important→significant
另外:besides→moreover
参加:participate in→take part in
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:Besides, online voting allows for a wider reach and engagement, breaking down the boundaries of physical locations and enabling more people to participate in the voting process.
拓展句:Besides, online voting allows for a wider reach and engagement, which can break down the boundaries of physical locations and enabling more people to participate in the voting process.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Our group believes that online voting is a fantastic idea to select the top ten campus singers. (运用了that引导的宾语从句)
[高分句型2] Besides, online voting allows for a wider reach and engagement, breaking down the boundaries of physical locations and enabling more people to participate in the voting process. (运用了现在分词短语作状语)
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Missy was absolutely my best friend in the whole world. We had known each other since first grade, and we literally did everything together. We frequently visited each other’s homes, we knew each other’s families like they were our own. The interesting thing about our relationship, however the fact was that the older we got, the more our values seemed to differ. We still enjoyed a lot of the same things, but I was a bit more settled while she loved being associated with popular people and things. Although she was basically a good person, she had no problem with forcing things to go her way.
Perhaps this is why it seemed that her family actually trusted me more than they trusted her. So on the day when Missy showed up at my house with a huge dent (凹痕) in her father’s car, I knew that we were in for a troublesome time.
She had banged the car into a tree while out that day, and she knew her father was going to have an explanation. So she stopped by my house in order to make up a story that would lessen her father’s rage. Missy decided to tell him that while in a parking lot, someone must have backed into the car and dented it. Looking at the dent with some crashed leaves and bark still sticking there, I attempted to perish (打消) her thought. “I don’t think your father will buy it.” “ Don’t worry,” she insisted,“even if my dad doesn’t trust me, he’ll trust you.” My role was to confirm for her. Now keep in mind that I had strong objections to lying and I wanted absolutely nothing to do with the situation. I loved her parents just like my own, and I did not want to be a party to this lie that Missy was creating. Nevertheless, after much request and a general questioning of my loyalty to our friendship, I decided that the least I could do was to act as a silent witness. That way, I wasn’t actually lying; I just wasn’t telling the full truth.
注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: An hour or so later, we presented Missy’s father with the car and the inquiry began.
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Paragraph 2: Her father looked at me with great disbelief.
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【答案】An hour or so later, we presented Missy’s father with the car and the inquiry began. Under a barrage of inquiries, Missy recapped her concocted story unhurriedly, while I stood there in silent agreement. After Missy finishing her seemingly perfect statement, her father raised his eyebrows and turned to me, waiting for my proof. However, once again, I chose silence under his scrutinizing eyes with my heart pounding violently. Suddenly, he walked over to the dented area for a closer inspection. It was at that point that pieces of bark from the tree that Missy had hit fell out.
Her father looked at me with great disbelief. An enormous sense of guilt rose up in me as his cold eyes seemed to proclaim me as the “guilty” bystander. I was so flustered that I wanted to explain but was interrupted by his harsh words, “You guys really failed me! Especially...” Instead of continuing his reproach, he took a deep breath and turned his back on me. It dawned on me that the precious but fragile trust had been smashed by my silence. In fact, the process of how we apologized to make amends was just a blur, but the bitter lesson of being a silent accomplice was branded on my memory.
【解析】
【导语】本文以友谊与道德冲突为线索展开,讲述了Missy和叙述者是青梅竹马的好朋友,随着年龄的增长,价值观变得不同,叙述者更沉稳,她更喜欢按照自己的方式做事,因此她的家人似乎更信任叙述者而不是她。Missy因损坏了她父亲的汽车而陷入困境,她要求叙述者撒谎并帮她掩护,尽管叙述者强烈反对和父母撒谎,但最终答应做一个沉默的掩护者,这凸显了她们友谊不断发展的动态和道德困境。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“大约一个小时后,我们把车交给了Missy的父亲,询问开始了。”可知,第一段可描写Missy用她编造的故事向她父亲解释,她父亲询问我,我却一直保持沉默。
②由第二段首句内容“她父亲难以置信地看着我。”可知,第二段可描写我内心的挣扎,既不想出卖Missy,又不想向她父亲说谎,我陷入了友谊和道德的困境。
2.续写线索:Missy和我是最好的朋友——价值观变得不太相同——Missy因损坏父亲汽车求我掩护——我做个沉默的掩护者——她父亲责备我沉默——我陷入做帮凶的痛苦
3.词汇激活
行为类
①.扼要重述:recapped /recapitulated
②.扬起眉毛:raised his eyebrows / elevated his eyebrows
③.选择沉默:chose silence / remained silent/fell silent
情绪类
①.内疚:guilt/guiltiness/guilty conscience
②.慌张的:flustered /perturbed/rattled
【点睛】
[高分句型1]. It was at that point that pieces of bark from the tree that Missy had hit fell out.(运用了强调句型以及定语从句)
[高分句型2]. It dawned on me that the precious but fragile trust had been smashed by my silence.(运用了It作形式主语,that引导主语从句以及过去完成时的被动语态)
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