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四平市第一高级中学2024—2025学年度下学期期初验收考试
高二英语试题
本试卷分客观题和主观题两部分,共67题,共150分,共6页。考试时间为120分钟。考试结束后,只交答题卡。
第I卷 客观题
第一部分 听力 (共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。
例: How much is the shirt?
A. £19. 15. B. £9. 18. C. £9. 15.
答案是C。
1. How much should the woman pay for the shoes?
A. $198. B. $200. C. $220.
2. What day is it today?
A. Wednesday. B. Thursday. C. Friday.
3. What about California attracts the man?
A. Its cuisine. B. Its scenery. C. Its culture.
4. How is the woman required to pay?
A. By online link. B. By credit card. C. In cash.
5. What is the woman doing?
A. Making an order. B. Checking the delivery. C. Applying for membership.
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. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. On the street. B. In the hotel. C. At the subway station.
7. What does the woman advise the man to do?
A. Take the subway. B. Change his hotel. C. Walk to his destination.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. Why did the man speaker go to Jack's school?
A. Jack argued with the teacher.
B. Jack's teacher wanted to have a talk.
C. Jack had trouble getting along with his classmates.
9. What did the man speaker often do when Jack was in first grade?
A. He played with Jack a lot.
B. He checked Jack's homework.
C. He concentrated on his own work.
10. What caused Jack's problem?
A. He couldn't understand his teacher.
B. He wasn't interested in school.
C. He didn't spend enough time on maths.
听第8段材料,回答第11 至 13题。
11. What is on the calendar?
A. A map. B. Community events. C. Interesting stories.
12. What is the man concerned about?
A. Safety. B. Shopping. C. Education.
13. Why will a party be held?
A. To promote some products. B. To welcome newcomers. C. To celebrate a birthday.
听第9段材料,回答第14 至 17题。
14. Why is the woman worried?
A. She might make her father upset. B. Some workers have been laid off. C. Her father may get out of work.
15. Why does the woman come to the man?
A. To seek his help. B. To tell him about her decision. C. To share some news with him.
16. What does the man promise to do?
A. Phone the woman later.
B. Consult his friend.
C. Have a talk with the woman's father.
17. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Friends. B. Salesperson and customer. C. Co-workers.
听第10段材料,回答第18 至20题。
18. What inspired Susie's love for Central Park?
A. Her childhood activities.
B. Her research on flowers.
C. Her work with the environmental agency.
19. What did Susie do two years ago regarding the park?
A. She designed two lakes for it. B. She protected its wildlife. C. She dealt with its pollution.
20. What can we know about Susie's current situation?
A. She's busy with work.
B. She wants to quit her job.
C. She always hangs out with friends.
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
Top 4 Hidden Gems of Urban Green Spaces
Central City Greenway Park, Metropolis
This urban oasis stretches through the heart of the city, providing a green corridor for both residents and visitors. The park features a network of walking and cycling paths that weave through lush gardens and serene ponds. One of the most popular activities here is the guided nature walk, where visitors can learn about the diverse plant and bird species that thrive in this urban environment. For those looking for a more relaxing experience, there are plenty of spots to sit and enjoy a picnic, or simply unwind with a good book under the shade of the trees.
Historic Downtown Plaza Park, Urbanville
This park is a treasure trove of history and culture, located in the heart of the city’s historic district. Visitors can explore the beautifully restored Victorian-era buildings that line the plaza, many of which now house museums and art galleries. The park also hosts a variety of cultural events throughout the year, including outdoor concerts, theater performances, and art festivals. One of the highlights is the weekly farmers’ market, where local vendors sell fresh produce, artisanal crafts, and delicious street food.
Urban Riverfront Park, Riverside City
This park offers a unique blend of natural beauty and urban charm along the riverfront. Visitors can enjoy scenic views of the river while walking along the waterfront promenade, or take a leisurely boat tour to see the city from a different perspective. The park also features a series of outdoor fitness stations, perfect for those who want to stay active. In addition, there are several playgrounds and interactive water features that make it a great place for families with children. During the summer months, the park hosts a series of free outdoor movie nights, adding to its vibrant atmosphere.
Skyline Park, Uptown City
This urban park is located on a hilltop, providing breathtaking views of the city skyline. It is an ideal spot for photography enthusiasts and those who simply want to enjoy a panoramic view of the city. The park features a series of terraced gardens, each with its own unique design and plantings. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of recreational activities, such as yoga classes, outdoor chess games, and even stargazing events hosted by local astronomy clubs. The park’s location also makes it a convenient meeting point for city-wide events and celebrations.
1. What is a unique feature of the Urban Riverfront Park in Riverside City?
A. It offers guided nature walks through lush gardens.
B. It hosts a weekly farmers’ market with local produce.
C. It features a series of outdoor fitness stations and interactive water features.
D. It provides a panoramic view of the city skyline.
2. Which park is best known for its cultural events and Victorian-era architecture?
A. Central City Greenway Park in Metropolis.
B. Historic Downtown Plaza Park in Urbanville.
C. Urban Riverfront Park in Riverside City.
D. Skyline Park in Uptown City.
3. What activity is NOT mentioned as available at Skyline Park in Uptown City?
A. Yoga classes.
B. Outdoor chess games.
C. Stargazing events.
D. Guided nature walks.
B
About once a week, a veterinarian (兽医) Kwane Stewart heads down to San Diego’s East Village to make his rounds, serving the dogs, cats and birds who are the treasured pets of downtown’s homeless community.
Stewart’s parents were huge animal lovers. By age 6, he knew he wanted to be a vet. After graduation from a Colorado veterinary science program, he spent the next decade as a veterinarian. In 2008, he worked as head veterinarian at a country-run animal shelter in an area struck by the Great Recession. He saw pets abandoned and the work was extremely depressing. Four years into the shelter job, Stewart said he was burned out with guilt and ready to quit.
Then one morning on his way to work, he saw a homeless man and a dog. He treated the dog’s skin condition and the animal was transformed. The owner was beyond grateful and said, “Thanks for not ignoring me and for treating my dog.” “That was the moment for me. I got back to saving animals and doing it on my own terms.” Stewart said.
A few weeks later he set up a pop-up veterinary clinic at a soup kitchen, and when clients there suggested he take his services further, his new job as “Street Vet” began. In addition to treating common diseases, Stewart often provides vaccinations (接种疫苗) and general wellness checks. He also promotes “fear-free” pet care. Many of the people Stewart serves are not just grateful for the help but also form a deep bond with him, seeing him as someone who not only treats their pets but also acknowledges their humanity.
“I can dream a little bit that people from all over the world will want to emulate what I do. ”Stewart said. Right now he is building a network of trusted volunteers, technicians with hospitals and clinics. “These are all people who just reached out and said, ‘I’m inspired by what you do. How do I do it?’” he said.
4. What do we know about Steward’s current job?
A. He runs an animal shelter.
B. He adopts abandoned pets.
C. He works for a science program.
D. He attends to homeless people's pets.
5. Why is Stewart’s shelter job mentioned?
A. To explain his change of career focus.
B. To illustrate his professional competence.
C. To explore the future of the industry.
D. To reflect the challenges of the profession,
6. What do many people think of Steward?
A. He’s odd. B. He’s frank. C. He’s humble. D. He’s merciful.
7. What does the underlined word “emulate” in the last paragraph mean?
A. Follow the example of. B. Show respect for.
C. Put the blame on. D. Pay attention to.
C
AI technology has long been able to recognize patterns in music preferences and create personalized playlists. Now, a new AI system has taken this a step further by analyzing how people listen to music and identifying their unique “listening styles.” This advancement in the field of “audiometric” analysis could revolutionize how music streaming services tailor playlists to individual users, making them more personalized and enjoyable. However, there are also concerns that such systems could potentially track users’ listening habits in ways that compromise privacy.
Music recommendation algorithms, such as those used by Spotify and Apple Music, have been highly effective at suggesting new songs and artists. But Dr. Emily Carter, a music data scientist at the University of Music and Technology, notes that these algorithms often use a one-size-fits-all approach that doesn’t capture the nuances of individual listening behavior. To better understand and cater to individual preferences, researchers need to analyze each user’s unique listening patterns.
To develop and train their AI, the researchers collected data from over 50 million listening sessions and fed it into a neural network. They tested the system by seeing how well it could distinguish between different users’ listening habits. The system was given 100 listening sessions from each of about 3,000 known users and 100 new sessions from an unknown user. The AI looked for the best match and identified the unknown user 86% of the time, according to a study presented at the International Conference on Music Information Retrieval (ISMIR). “We were quite surprised by the accuracy,” says Alex Johnson, a doctoral student in Carter’s lab and the lead author of the study. A non-AI method was only 28% accurate.
“The work is really innovative,” says Dr. Sarah Kim, a music researcher at Google. “Personalized music experiences could transform how we interact with music platforms.”
The researchers are aware of the privacy implications of their system, which could potentially identify users based on their listening habits. In theory, similar systems could also analyze other behaviors, such as the types of podcasts people listen to or the timing of their music consumption. ISMIR organizers found the study technically impressive but ethically questionable, and accepted it on the condition that the researchers detail the privacy risks. Carter says they have decided, for now, not to release the software publicly.
8. What advance in AI technology is described in the article?
A. It can recognize different human chess players.
B. It can create personalized playlists based on unique listening styles.
C. It can identify different people’s handwriting.
D. It can track people’s unacceptable online behavior.
9. Why is the new AI system considered innovative according to Dr. Sarah Kim?
A. It can recognize patterns in music preferences more accurately than existing algorithms.
B. It uses a one-size-fits-all approach to suggest new songs.
C. It can analyze the types of podcasts people listen to.
D. It can identify users based on their listening habits with high accuracy.
10. What is the main concern regarding the new AI system described in the article?
A. Its ability to create highly personalized playlists.
B. Its potential to compromise user privacy by tracking listening habits.
C. Its limited accuracy compared to non-AI methods.
D. Its inability to distinguish between different users’ listening habits.
11. What is the attitude of the ISMIR organizers toward the study on the new AI system?
A. Favorable. B. Disappointed.
C. Careful. D. Uninterested.
D
One day, my 11-year-old daughter told me that she wanted to return a pair of pants on Amazon. “You need to keep clicking the ‘something else’ button if you want to talk to a real person,” I told her. She followed my word, and after a bit of clicking, she managed to talk to a real person and get the pants returned. In the process, I had the chance to think about what this everyday interaction was teaching my daughter.
I thought about what it meant to constantly ask for “something else”. It’s not only about having a real person to talk with. It’s equally about the quality of our communication. It’s about thinking something, then saying it, and then having another person think and say something back to you. It seems simple and yet it may become the exception, not the rule. In many cases, it already has.
With the “quick responses” at the bottom of Gmail, potential responses often appear right in front of us. “Yes, sure.” “Of course!” or “I got it.” The responses, I’ve noticed, are mostly okay. Sometimes, they’re exactly what I want to say. Occasionally, they’re wildly wrong. At first, I told myself I wouldn’t use those pre-made responses. Soon enough, though, I got in a rush and found they were good.
What would happen if our language got automated in general in this way? What if, instead of generating responses, we simply pointed and clicked? Choosing a response is a kind of thinking, but it’s far less accurate than the kind needed to generate content. It has to do more with recognizing a “good enough” response. Instead of starting with a blank board, we critique (评判) things. That’s not useless, but it doesn’t replace thinking in a generative way. If kids only critique something, they won’t have original thoughts. They may become great editors, but they’ll likely struggle to create ideas in fresh ways.
There’s no simple solution and certainly no way to turn back the clock on automated talk. Yet, as we move forward, we need to consider carefully how simple changes in communication can have serious effects. If we want to help our kids, the “something else” we searched for — authentic human conversation — should not be the exception, but the rule.
12. What contributes to high-quality communication according to paragraph 2?
A. The clear goals. B. The exact expressions.
C. The process of thinking. D. The immediate response.
13. How does the author feel about using the pre-made responses?
A. Excited and eager to try them out.
B. Annoyed and not interested in them.
C. Disappointed by their inaccurate suggestions.
D. Unwilling but finally aware of their convenience.
14. What would happen to kids with the automation of language?
A. Their creativity will suffer. B. Their critical thinking ability will increase.
C. Their editing skills will hardly improve. D. Their expressions will be more accurate and efficient.
15. What can be the best title for the text?
A. My Reflections on Automated Talk B. My Unforgettable Online Return Experience
C. The Art of Guiding Children’s Creativity D. The Benefits of Using Automation in Communication
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。
What if we take a closer look at the food chains in a garden? ____16____ Or how, as we put it in another way, everything gardens.
I began by looking at which larger predatory (捕食性的) creatures are in my garden. Some predators are at the tops of the food chains. Others, of course, can be both predators and prey (猎物). ____17____
Working out the place occupied by various wildlife in my garden comes next. With most creatures in the garden, including common pests (有害动物), the key to successfully living with them and preventing population explosions lies in understanding what they eat and what eats them, that is, their place within garden food chains. We also need to understand that there will never be just one food chain in operation. ____18____ Just think of the number of different things that will eat different insect species.
Looking at who is eating what, when, and where in our gardens can help us not only understand our gardens better but also get them to function better and find our own place as a gardener within the systems. ____19____ While these creatures are sometimes considered pests, they are extremely beneficial to keep the ecosystem in balance.
Seeing connections with an open mind can help a gardener understand nothing in the world works on its own. ____20____
A. Why should we work out what eats what in a garden?
B. The interdependence between garden creatures is limited.
C. Different creatures will compete over various forms of prey.
D. We should always let nature do some of the gardening as well.
E. Moles, for example, eat earthworms and are sometimes eaten by foxes.
F We may begin to truly understand how every creature shapes its environment.
G. For example, tracing the food chains in my garden, I let field mice inhabit the space.
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。
The side door of the aircraft was opened, and a brisk wind rushed in. Packed tightly like sardines were fourteen silent people. Two of them were my adult children, ___21___ out at the endless sky.
When we reached an altitude of 14,000 feet, my son’s face turned pale as he ___22___ inched to the opening and fell out of the ___23___. Something went cold in my heart. But, only seconds later, instructions were being ___24___, and it was my daughter’s turn. Her face, however, was ___25___, and she laughed and whooped, falling away into the wild blue. For a quick moment, a desperate fear ___26___ me, and I wondered if that was the last time I would see them. But the thought soon ___27___ as I felt a strong pull on my pack and was moved into position.
With a big birthday approaching, my children had chosen to surprise me with an unforgettable way to dive into the decade I’d wanted to ___28___, but when a woman celebrating her fiftieth wedding anniversary spontaneously decided to ___29___, I knew I had to do it, too.
Now I was in the ___30___. I forgot all the instructions as the sheer terror and joy ___31___. Although it felt like forever, the minute before the parachute (降落伞) opened was memorable. With the earth quickly approaching, I spied my son and daughter running to ___32___ me. We had an excited three-way ___33___.
It was a(n)___34___ moment. I could have refused to leave the plane, missing both the extreme thrill of the dive and the unique beauty of the view from the sky. ___35___ to the appearance of safety no longer felt like the only option.
21. A. leaving B. standing C. staring D. putting
22 A. cautiously B. swiftly C. closely D. proudly
23. A. wing B. hole C. window D. plane
24 A. overlooked B. barked C. interrupted D. posted
25. A. regretful B. grateful C. joyful D. sorrowful
26. A. overcame B. refreshed C. discouraged D. confused
27. A. crept B. surged C. returned D. passed
28. A. give out B. set out C. chicken out D. work out
29. A. dive B. divorce C. withdraw D. abandon
30. A. jungle B. air C. dilemma D. darkness
31. A. came back B. faded away C. died down D. rolled in
32. A. rescue B. greet C. address D. search
33. A. hug B. exchange C. match D. comment
34. A. temporary B. awkward C. desperate D. symbolic
35. A. Climbing B. Sticking C. Responding D. Dropping
第II卷 主观题
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1. 5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The highly anticipated animated film “Ne Zha Reborn into the World of Chaos” ___36___ (set) to grace the Spring Festival movie lineup. This film is a sequel to the blockbuster “Ne Zha: Birth of the Demon Child” and has been generating a great deal of buzz ___37___ audiences.
In this new installment, Ne Zha is reborn and faces even greater challenges and adventures. The story unfolds with Ne Zha’s unique powers and his unruly nature once again ___38___ (cause) a stir. However, as the plot ___39___ (progress), he must confront his destiny and the forces of evil ___40___ threaten the world. With the help of his friends and family, Ne Zha embarks on a journey of self-discovery and ___41___ (grow), learning to control his powers and become a true hero.
The film is expected to showcase stunning visual effects, building on the success of its predecessor. The animation team has been working tirelessly to create ___42___ vivid and immersive world, with detailed character designs and spectacular action sequences. From the mythical creatures to the magical landscapes, every frame is ___43___ (careful) crafted to bring the story to life.
The voice cast of “Ne Zha Reborn into the World of Chaos” features some of the most talented actors in the industry. Their performances are sure ___44___ (add) depth and personality to the characters, making them even ___45___ (favorable) and relatable to the audience.
第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华,你的英国笔友 Tom 对近期申遗成功的中国春节很感兴趣,请你写一封邮件向他介绍春节期间你所经历的一次剪纸的民俗体验。内容包括:
(1) 剪纸民俗体验过程;
(2) 体会或感受。
注意:
(1) 写作词数应为80左右;
(2) 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Tom,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
My day started just like all the other days for the past 15 years where I get up make some coffee, shower, get dressed, and leave for the train station at precisely 7:35 A.M. to arrive at work by 8:30.While on the train, I would always choose a seat away from the crowd so I could read the newspaper in peace and quiet.
At work, I am always burdened with questions from co-workers, suppliers, telephone calls, and then those dreaded meetings, so the last thing I need is some stranger to sit beside me and start small talk.
I don’t know why, but for some reason, when I got on the train today, it was unusually full. With hesitation, I sat down in the only seat available beside a middle-aged man who had his head down and seemed to be lost in his thoughts. I was glad that he didn’t notice when I sat next to him as he just continued to look down towards the floor.
Shortly after the train left for my 30-minute ride downtown, I found myself wondering what this man was thinking about. What could be so important that he didn’t even see me sitting next to him? I tried to forget about it and started to read my paper. However, for some strange reason, this “inner voice” kept prompting me to talk to this man. I tried to ignore the “voice” as there was no way I was starting a conversation with a complete stranger.
As you probably guessed, I eventually broke down and came up with an excuse to ask him a question. When he raised his head and turned his eyes toward me, I could see that he must have been really upset as he had red eyes and still had some tears rolling down the side of his face, despite his feeble attempt to wipe them away. I can’t describe the sadness I felt seeing someone in so much pain.
We talked for about 20 minutes, and in the end, he seemed to be doing better. As we were leaving the train, he thanked me heartily for being an “angel” by taking the time to talk. I never did find out what was making his heart so heavy with pain, but I was glad I listened to the “voice” that day.
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: Several weeks later, I found an envelope on my desk with the word “Angel” written on it.
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Paragraph 2: Deeply touched yet still shaken, I sat there holding the letter, feeling lucky that I followed my inner voice.
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四平市第一高级中学2024—2025学年度下学期期初验收考试
高二英语试题
本试卷分客观题和主观题两部分,共67题,共150分,共6页。考试时间为120分钟。考试结束后,只交答题卡。
第I卷 客观题
第一部分 听力 (共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。
例: How much is the shirt?
A. £19. 15. B. £9. 18. C. £9. 15.
答案是C。
1. How much should the woman pay for the shoes?
A. $198. B. $200. C. $220.
2. What day is it today?
A. Wednesday. B. Thursday. C. Friday.
3. What about California attracts the man?
A. Its cuisine. B. Its scenery. C. Its culture.
4. How is the woman required to pay?
A. By online link. B. By credit card. C. In cash.
5. What is the woman doing?
A. Making an order. B. Checking the delivery. C. Applying for membership.
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. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. On the street. B. In the hotel. C. At the subway station.
7. What does the woman advise the man to do?
A. Take the subway. B. Change his hotel. C. Walk to his destination.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. Why did the man speaker go to Jack's school?
A. Jack argued with the teacher.
B. Jack's teacher wanted to have a talk.
C. Jack had trouble getting along with his classmates.
9. What did the man speaker often do when Jack was in first grade?
A. He played with Jack a lot.
B. He checked Jack's homework.
C. He concentrated on his own work.
10. What caused Jack's problem?
A. He couldn't understand his teacher.
B. He wasn't interested in school.
C. He didn't spend enough time on maths.
听第8段材料,回答第11 至 13题。
11. What is on the calendar?
A. A map. B. Community events. C. Interesting stories.
12. What is the man concerned about?
A. Safety. B. Shopping. C. Education.
13. Why will a party be held?
A. To promote some products. B. To welcome newcomers. C. To celebrate a birthday.
听第9段材料,回答第14 至 17题。
14. Why is the woman worried?
A. She might make her father upset. B. Some workers have been laid off. C. Her father may get out of work.
15. Why does the woman come to the man?
A. To seek his help. B. To tell him about her decision. C. To share some news with him.
16. What does the man promise to do?
A. Phone the woman later.
B. Consult his friend.
C. Have a talk with the woman's father.
17. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Friends. B. Salesperson and customer. C. Co-workers.
听第10段材料,回答第18 至20题。
18. What inspired Susie's love for Central Park?
A. Her childhood activities.
B. Her research on flowers.
C. Her work with the environmental agency.
19. What did Susie do two years ago regarding the park?
A. She designed two lakes for it. B. She protected its wildlife. C. She dealt with its pollution.
20. What can we know about Susie's current situation?
A. She's busy with work.
B. She wants to quit her job.
C. She always hangs out with friends.
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
Top 4 Hidden Gems of Urban Green Spaces
Central City Greenway Park, Metropolis
This urban oasis stretches through the heart of the city, providing a green corridor for both residents and visitors. The park features a network of walking and cycling paths that weave through lush gardens and serene ponds. One of the most popular activities here is the guided nature walk, where visitors can learn about the diverse plant and bird species that thrive in this urban environment. For those looking for a more relaxing experience, there are plenty of spots to sit and enjoy a picnic, or simply unwind with a good book under the shade of the trees.
Historic Downtown Plaza Park, Urbanville
This park is a treasure trove of history and culture, located in the heart of the city’s historic district. Visitors can explore the beautifully restored Victorian-era buildings that line the plaza, many of which now house museums and art galleries. The park also hosts a variety of cultural events throughout the year, including outdoor concerts, theater performances, and art festivals. One of the highlights is the weekly farmers’ market, where local vendors sell fresh produce, artisanal crafts, and delicious street food.
Urban Riverfront Park, Riverside City
This park offers a unique blend of natural beauty and urban charm along the riverfront. Visitors can enjoy scenic views of the river while walking along the waterfront promenade, or take a leisurely boat tour to see the city from a different perspective. The park also features a series of outdoor fitness stations, perfect for those who want to stay active. In addition, there are several playgrounds and interactive water features that make it a great place for families with children. During the summer months, the park hosts a series of free outdoor movie nights, adding to its vibrant atmosphere.
Skyline Park, Uptown City
This urban park is located on a hilltop, providing breathtaking views of the city skyline. It is an ideal spot for photography enthusiasts and those who simply want to enjoy a panoramic view of the city. The park features a series of terraced gardens, each with its own unique design and plantings. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of recreational activities, such as yoga classes, outdoor chess games, and even stargazing events hosted by local astronomy clubs. The park’s location also makes it a convenient meeting point for city-wide events and celebrations.
1. What is a unique feature of the Urban Riverfront Park in Riverside City?
A. It offers guided nature walks through lush gardens.
B. It hosts a weekly farmers’ market with local produce.
C. It features a series of outdoor fitness stations and interactive water features.
D. It provides a panoramic view of the city skyline.
2 Which park is best known for its cultural events and Victorian-era architecture?
A. Central City Greenway Park in Metropolis.
B. Historic Downtown Plaza Park in Urbanville.
C. Urban Riverfront Park in Riverside City.
D. Skyline Park in Uptown City.
3. What activity is NOT mentioned as available at Skyline Park in Uptown City?
A. Yoga classes.
B. Outdoor chess games.
C. Stargazing events.
D. Guided nature walks.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四座城市的城市绿地宝藏公园,包括各公园的特色和可供开展的活动。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Urban Riverfront Park, Riverside City部分中“The park also features a series of outdoor fitness stations, perfect for those who want to stay active. In addition, there are several playgrounds and interactive water features that make it a great place for families with children. (该公园还设有一系列户外健身站,非常适合那些想要保持活力的人。此外,还有几个游乐场和互动水景,这使得它成为有孩子的家庭的好去处。)”可知,滨河城市的城市河滨公园的独特之处是它以一系列户外健身站和互动水景为特色,而其它公园没有这些设施。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Historic Downtown Plaza Park, Urbanville部分中“This park is a treasure trove of history and culture, located in the heart of the city’s historic district. Visitors can explore the beautifully restored Victorian-era buildings that line the plaza, many of which now house museums and art galleries. The park also hosts a variety of cultural events throughout the year (这个公园是历史和文化的宝库,位于城市历史街区的中心。游客可以探索广场两旁保存完好的维多利亚时代建筑,其中许多现在都开设了博物馆和艺术画廊。该公园全年还举办各种文化活动。)”可知,乌尔班维尔的历史悠久的市中心广场公园以其文化活动和维多利亚时代的建筑而闻名。故选B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Skyline Park, Uptown City部分中“Visitors can also enjoy a variety of recreational activities, such as yoga classes, outdoor chess games, and even stargazing events hosted by local astronomy clubs. (游客还可以享受各种娱乐活动,如瑜伽课程、户外象棋游戏,甚至还有当地天文俱乐部举办的观星活动。)”可知,瑜伽课程、户外象棋游戏和观星活动在天际线公园都有提及,而导览自然游未提及。故选D项。
B
About once a week, a veterinarian (兽医) Kwane Stewart heads down to San Diego’s East Village to make his rounds, serving the dogs, cats and birds who are the treasured pets of downtown’s homeless community.
Stewart’s parents were huge animal lovers. By age 6, he knew he wanted to be a vet. After graduation from a Colorado veterinary science program, he spent the next decade as a veterinarian. In 2008, he worked as head veterinarian at a country-run animal shelter in an area struck by the Great Recession. He saw pets abandoned and the work was extremely depressing. Four years into the shelter job, Stewart said he was burned out with guilt and ready to quit.
Then one morning on his way to work, he saw a homeless man and a dog. He treated the dog’s skin condition and the animal was transformed. The owner was beyond grateful and said, “Thanks for not ignoring me and for treating my dog.” “That was the moment for me. I got back to saving animals and doing it on my own terms.” Stewart said.
A few weeks later he set up a pop-up veterinary clinic at a soup kitchen, and when clients there suggested he take his services further, his new job as “Street Vet” began. In addition to treating common diseases, Stewart often provides vaccinations (接种疫苗) and general wellness checks. He also promotes “fear-free” pet care. Many of the people Stewart serves are not just grateful for the help but also form a deep bond with him, seeing him as someone who not only treats their pets but also acknowledges their humanity.
“I can dream a little bit that people from all over the world will want to emulate what I do. ”Stewart said. Right now, he is building a network of trusted volunteers, technicians with hospitals and clinics. “These are all people who just reached out and said, ‘I’m inspired by what you do. How do I do it?’” he said.
4. What do we know about Steward’s current job?
A. He runs an animal shelter.
B. He adopts abandoned pets.
C. He works for a science program.
D. He attends to homeless people's pets.
5. Why is Stewart’s shelter job mentioned?
A. To explain his change of career focus.
B. To illustrate his professional competence.
C. To explore the future of the industry.
D. To reflect the challenges of the profession,
6. What do many people think of Steward?
A. He’s odd. B. He’s frank. C. He’s humble. D. He’s merciful.
7. What does the underlined word “emulate” in the last paragraph mean?
A. Follow the example of. B. Show respect for.
C. Put the blame on. D. Pay attention to.
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了斯图尔特在大学毕业后成为一名兽医,后来因为工作原因,他开始为流浪人群的宠物提供治疗,并获得了很大的反响。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“About once a week, a veterinarian Kwane Stewart heads down to San Diego’s East Village to make his rounds, serving the dogs, cats and birds who are the treasured pets of downtown's homeless community. (大约每周一次,兽医克瓦恩·斯图尔特前往圣地亚哥的东村巡视,为市中心无家可归者社区珍爱的宠物狗、猫和鸟提供服务。)”可知,斯图尔特目前的工作是照料无家可归者的宠物。故选D项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“He saw pets abandoned and the work was extremely depressing. Four years into the shelter job, Stewart said he was burned out with guilt and ready to quit.( 他看到宠物被遗弃,工作非常令人沮丧。在收容所工作了四年后,斯图尔特说他感到内疚,准备辞职。)”以及第三段“Then one morning on his way to work, he saw a homeless man and a dog. He treated the dog's skin condition and the animal was transformed. The owner was beyond grateful and said, “Thanks for not ignoring me and for treating my dog. ” “That was the moment for me. I got back to saving animals and doing it on my own terms. ” Stewart said.( 一天早上,在他上班的路上,他看到一个无家可归的人和一条狗。他治疗了狗的皮肤状况,这只动物被治疗了。主人非常感激地说:“谢谢你没有忽视我,还照顾我的狗。”“对我来说就是那个时刻。我重新开始拯救动物,并按照自己的方式去做。”斯图尔特说。)”和第四段中“A few weeks later he set up a pop-up veterinary clinic at a soup kitchen, and when clients there suggested he take his services further, his new job as “Street Vet” began.(几周后,他在一个施舍处开了一家临时兽医诊所,当那里的客户建议他进一步提供服务时,他的新工作“街头兽医”开始了。)”可推知,文章先讲述斯图尔特在动物收容所的工作经历,因看到宠物被遗弃而感到沮丧,几乎要辞职。之后遇到一位无家可归者和他的狗,给狗治疗后,斯图尔特决定以自己的方式拯救动物,开启了街头兽医的工作。所以提及收容所工作是为了解释他职业重心的转变。故选A项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中“Many of the people Stewart serves are not just grateful for the help but also form a deep bond with him, seeing him as someone who not only treats their pets but also acknowledges their humanity.( 斯图尔特服务的许多人不仅感激他的帮助,而且还与他建立了深厚的联系,认为他不仅善待他们的宠物,而且承认他们的人性。)”可推知,斯图尔特不仅治疗宠物还尊重无家可归者,可见人们认为他仁慈善良。故选D项。
【7题详解】
词义猜测题。根据最后一段中“Right now, he is building a network of trusted volunteers, technicians with hospitals and clinics. “These are all people who just reached out and said, ‘I’ m inspired by what you do. How do I do it?’” he said.( 现在,他正在建立一个由值得信赖的志愿者、医院和诊所的技术人员组成的网络。“这些人都愿意提供提援助,说,‘我被你所做的事情所鼓舞。我该怎么做呢?’”他说。)”可知,很多人受斯图尔特启发,询问如何做,说明他希望人们效仿他的做法。“emulate”意思是 “效仿,模仿”,和A选项Follow the example of“效仿”意思相近。 故选A项。
C
AI technology has long been able to recognize patterns in music preferences and create personalized playlists. Now, a new AI system has taken this a step further by analyzing how people listen to music and identifying their unique “listening styles.” This advancement in the field of “audiometric” analysis could revolutionize how music streaming services tailor playlists to individual users, making them more personalized and enjoyable. However, there are also concerns that such systems could potentially track users’ listening habits in ways that compromise privacy.
Music recommendation algorithms, such as those used by Spotify and Apple Music, have been highly effective at suggesting new songs and artists. But Dr. Emily Carter, a music data scientist at the University of Music and Technology, notes that these algorithms often use a one-size-fits-all approach that doesn’t capture the nuances of individual listening behavior. To better understand and cater to individual preferences, researchers need to analyze each user’s unique listening patterns.
To develop and train their AI, the researchers collected data from over 50 million listening sessions and fed it into a neural network. They tested the system by seeing how well it could distinguish between different users’ listening habits. The system was given 100 listening sessions from each of about 3,000 known users and 100 new sessions from an unknown user. The AI looked for the best match and identified the unknown user 86% of the time, according to a study presented at the International Conference on Music Information Retrieval (ISMIR). “We were quite surprised by the accuracy,” says Alex Johnson, a doctoral student in Carter’s lab and the lead author of the study. A non-AI method was only 28% accurate.
“The work is really innovative,” says Dr. Sarah Kim, a music researcher at Google. “Personalized music experiences could transform how we interact with music platforms.”
The researchers are aware of the privacy implications of their system, which could potentially identify users based on their listening habits. In theory, similar systems could also analyze other behaviors, such as the types of podcasts people listen to or the timing of their music consumption. ISMIR organizers found the study technically impressive but ethically questionable, and accepted it on the condition that the researchers detail the privacy risks. Carter says they have decided, for now, not to release the software publicly.
8. What advance in AI technology is described in the article?
A. It can recognize different human chess players.
B. It can create personalized playlists based on unique listening styles.
C. It can identify different people’s handwriting.
D. It can track people’s unacceptable online behavior.
9. Why is the new AI system considered innovative according to Dr. Sarah Kim?
A. It can recognize patterns in music preferences more accurately than existing algorithms.
B. It uses a one-size-fits-all approach to suggest new songs.
C. It can analyze the types of podcasts people listen to.
D. It can identify users based on their listening habits with high accuracy.
10. What is the main concern regarding the new AI system described in the article?
A. Its ability to create highly personalized playlists.
B. Its potential to compromise user privacy by tracking listening habits.
C. Its limited accuracy compared to non-AI methods.
D. Its inability to distinguish between different users’ listening habits.
11. What is the attitude of the ISMIR organizers toward the study on the new AI system?
A. Favorable. B. Disappointed.
C. Careful. D. Uninterested.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. B 11. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一种新的人工智能系统,它能分析人们的音乐聆听风格创建个性化歌单,但也存在隐私风险,研究人员暂不公开该软件。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“AI technology has long been able to recognize patterns in music preferences and create personalized playlists. Now, a new AI system has taken this a step further by analyzing how people listen to music and identifying their unique ‘listening styles.’ This advancement in the field of ’audiometric’ analysis could revolutionize how music streaming services tailor playlists to individual users, making them more personalized and enjoyable.(人工智能技术早就能够识别音乐偏好的模式,并创建个性化的播放列表。现在,一种新的人工智能系统更进一步,它通过分析人们听音乐的方式,识别出他们独特的‘聆听风格’。这种‘听力测量’分析领域的进步可能会彻底改变音乐流媒体服务为个人用户定制播放列表的方式,使它们更加个性化和令人愉悦)”可知,这项人工智能技术的进步是它能基于独特的聆听风格创建个性化歌单。故选B项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“Music recommendation algorithms, such as those used by Spotify and Apple Music, have been highly effective at suggesting new songs and artists. But Dr. Emily Carter, a music data scientist at the University of Music and Technology, notes that these algorithms often use a one size fits all approach that doesn’t capture the nuances of individual listening behavior.(音乐推荐算法,如Spotify和Apple Music使用的算法,在推荐新歌和新艺术家方面非常有效。但音乐与技术大学的音乐数据科学家Emily Carter博士指出,这些算法通常采用一刀切的方法,无法捕捉到个人聆听行为的细微差别)”以及第四段中“‘The work is really innovative,’ says Dr. Sarah Kim, a music researcher at Google. ‘Personalized music experiences could transform how we interact with music platforms.’(谷歌的音乐研究员Sarah Kim博士说:‘这项工作真的很有创新性。个性化的音乐体验可以改变我们与音乐平台的互动方式。’)”可知,现有的算法采用一刀切的方式,不能很好地捕捉个人聆听行为的细微差别,而新的人工智能系统能更准确地识别音乐偏好模式,所以被认为有创新性。故选A项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“However, there are also concerns that such systems could potentially track users’ listening habits in ways that compromise privacy.(然而,也有人担心,这样的系统可能会以侵犯隐私的方式追踪用户的聆听习惯)”可知,关于这项新AI系统的主要担忧是它可能通过追踪聆听习惯侵犯用户隐私。故选B项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“ISMIR organizers found the study technically impressive but ethically questionable, and accepted it on the condition that the researchers detail the privacy risks.(ISMIR的组织者认为这项研究在技术上令人印象深刻,但在伦理上存在问题,并在研究人员详细说明隐私风险的条件下接受了这项研究)”可知,ISMIR组织者既认可技术方面又关注伦理问题,还要求研究人员说明隐私风险,由此可推断他们的态度是谨慎的。故选C项。
D
One day, my 11-year-old daughter told me that she wanted to return a pair of pants on Amazon. “You need to keep clicking the ‘something else’ button if you want to talk to a real person,” I told her. She followed my word, and after a bit of clicking, she managed to talk to a real person and get the pants returned. In the process, I had the chance to think about what this everyday interaction was teaching my daughter.
I thought about what it meant to constantly ask for “something else”. It’s not only about having a real person to talk with. It’s equally about the quality of our communication. It’s about thinking something, then saying it, and then having another person think and say something back to you. It seems simple and yet it may become the exception, not the rule. In many cases, it already has.
With the “quick responses” at the bottom of Gmail, potential responses often appear right in front of us. “Yes, sure.” “Of course!” or “I got it.” The responses, I’ve noticed, are mostly okay. Sometimes, they’re exactly what I want to say. Occasionally, they’re wildly wrong. At first, I told myself I wouldn’t use those pre-made responses. Soon enough, though, I got in a rush and found they were good.
What would happen if our language got automated in general in this way? What if, instead of generating responses, we simply pointed and clicked? Choosing a response is a kind of thinking, but it’s far less accurate than the kind needed to generate content. It has to do more with recognizing a “good enough” response. Instead of starting with a blank board, we critique (评判) things. That’s not useless, but it doesn’t replace thinking in a generative way. If kids only critique something, they won’t have original thoughts. They may become great editors, but they’ll likely struggle to create ideas in fresh ways.
There’s no simple solution and certainly no way to turn back the clock on automated talk. Yet, as we move forward, we need to consider carefully how simple changes in communication can have serious effects. If we want to help our kids, the “something else” we searched for — authentic human conversation — should not be the exception, but the rule.
12. What contributes to high-quality communication according to paragraph 2?
A. The clear goals. B. The exact expressions.
C. The process of thinking. D. The immediate response.
13. How does the author feel about using the pre-made responses?
A. Excited and eager to try them out.
B. Annoyed and not interested in them.
C. Disappointed by their inaccurate suggestions.
D. Unwilling but finally aware of their convenience.
14. What would happen to kids with the automation of language?
A. Their creativity will suffer. B. Their critical thinking ability will increase.
C Their editing skills will hardly improve. D. Their expressions will be more accurate and efficient.
15. What can be the best title for the text?
A. My Reflections on Automated Talk B. My Unforgettable Online Return Experience
C. The Art of Guiding Children’s Creativity D. The Benefits of Using Automation in Communication
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. A 15. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章通过作者女儿对于自动对话的自身经历,表达了对于自动对话的一些看法和观点。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“I thought about what it meant to constantly ask for “something else”. It’s not only about having a real person to talk with. It’s equally about the quality of our communication. It’s about thinking something, then saying it, and then having another person think and say something back to you.(我思考了不断要求“别的东西”意味着什么。这不仅仅是有一个真正的人可以交谈。这同样关系到我们沟通的质量。它是关于思考一些事情,然后说出来,然后让另一个人思考并回答你一些事情)”可知,思考的过程有助于高质量的沟通。故选C。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“At first, I told myself I wouldn’t use those pre-made responses. Soon enough, though, I got in a rush and found they were good.(一开始,我告诉自己不要用那些预先准备好的回答。但很快,我急切发现它们很不错)”可知,作者不愿意使用预先准备好的回答,但最终意识到它们的方便。故选D。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“What would happen if our language got automated in general in this way? What if, instead of generating responses, we simply pointed and clicked? Choosing a response is a kind of thinking, but it’s far less accurate than the kind needed to generate content. It has to do more with recognizing a “good enough” response. Instead of starting with a blank board, we critique (评判) things. That’s not useless, but it doesn’t replace thinking in a generative way. If kids only critique something, they won’t have original thoughts. They may become great editors, but they’ll likely struggle to create ideas in fresh ways.(如果我们的语言在整体上被自动化了会发生什么?如果我们不是生成回应,而是指向和点击会怎样?选择回应是一种思考方式,但它的准确性远不如生成内容所需的思考方式。它更多地与识别“足够好”的回应有关。而不是从空白的画布开始,我们是在评价事物。这并非毫无用处,但它无法替代以创造性方式进行思考。如果孩子们只进行评价,他们就不会有原创的想法。他们可能会成为出色的编辑,但很可能无法以全新的方式创造想法)”可知,语言自动化的孩子创造力会受到影响。故选A。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段“There’s no simple solution and certainly no way to turn back the clock on automated talk. Yet, as we move forward, we need to consider carefully how simple changes in communication can have serious effects. If we want to help our kids, the “something else” we searched for — authentic human conversation — should not be the exception, but the rule.(没有简单的解决方案,当然也没有办法让自动对话时光倒流。然而,在我们前进的过程中,我们需要仔细考虑沟通方面的简单改变会产生怎样严重的影响。如果我们想帮助我们的孩子,我们寻找的“其他东西”——真实的人类对话——不应该是例外,而应该是规则)”结合文章通过作者女儿对于自动对话的自身经历,表达了对于自动对话的一些看法和观点。可知,A选项“我对自动对话的看法”最符合文章标题。故选A。
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。
What if we take a closer look at the food chains in a garden? ____16____ Or how, as we put it in another way, everything gardens.
I began by looking at which larger predatory (捕食性的) creatures are in my garden. Some predators are at the tops of the food chains. Others, of course, can be both predators and prey (猎物). ____17____
Working out the place occupied by various wildlife in my garden comes next. With most creatures in the garden, including common pests (有害动物), the key to successfully living with them and preventing population explosions lies in understanding what they eat and what eats them, that is, their place within garden food chains. We also need to understand that there will never be just one food chain in operation. ____18____ Just think of the number of different things that will eat different insect species.
Looking at who is eating what, when, and where in our gardens can help us not only understand our gardens better but also get them to function better and find our own place as a gardener within the systems. ____19____ While these creatures are sometimes considered pests, they are extremely beneficial to keep the ecosystem in balance.
Seeing connections with an open mind can help a gardener understand nothing in the world works on its own. ____20____
A. Why should we work out what eats what in a garden?
B. The interdependence between garden creatures is limited.
C. Different creatures will compete over various forms of prey.
D. We should always let nature do some of the gardening as well.
E. Moles, for example, eat earthworms and are sometimes eaten by foxes.
F We may begin to truly understand how every creature shapes its environment.
G. For example, tracing the food chains in my garden, I let field mice inhabit the space.
【答案】16. F 17. E 18. C 19. G 20. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。介绍通过观察花园里生物链了解花园里的生态系统。
【16题详解】
由上文“What if we take a closer look at the food chains in a garden? (如果我们仔细观察花园里的食物链会怎样呢?)”及下文“Or how, as we put it in another way, everything gardens. (或者,用另一种方式说,万物如何造园)”可知,上文提出了一个关于花园里食物链的问题,本空应对此问题进行回答,且与下文“万物如何造园”相一致。F选项“We may begin to truly understand how every creature shapes its environment. (我们可能开始真正了解每种生物是如何塑造其环境的。)”能够回应上文的问题,且指出每种生物是如何塑造其环境,与下文万物如何造园相一致,符合题意。故选F。
【17题详解】
由上文“I began by looking at which larger predatory (捕食性的) creatures are in my garden. Some predators are at the tops of the food chains. Others, of course, can be both predators and prey (猎物). (我先看看我的花园里有哪些大型的捕食性生物。一些捕食者处于食物链的顶端。当然,其他的既可以是捕食者也可以是猎物。)”可知,上文提到了花园里的捕食者和猎物,本空应举例说明捕食者既可以是顶端捕食者也可以同时成为其他动物的食物,E选项“Moles, for example, eat earthworms and are sometimes eaten by foxes. (例如,鼹鼠吃蚯蚓,有时也被狐狸吃掉。)”举了一个捕食者和猎物的例子,能承接上文,符合题意。故选E。
【18题详解】
由上文“We also need to understand that there will never be just one food chain in operation. (我们还需要明白,永远不会只有一条食物链在运行。)”及下文“Just think of the number of different things that will eat different insect species. (想想会有多少不同的东西吃不同的昆虫种类。)”可知,本空应强调花园里食物链的多样性,C选项“Different creatures will compete over various forms of prey. (不同的生物会为各种形式的猎物而竞争。)”说明了不同生物会因为食物而竞争,进一步说明了食物链的多样性,能承上启下,符合题意。故选C。
【19题详解】
由上文“Looking at who is eating what, when, and where in our gardens can help us not only understand our gardens better but also get them to function better and find our own place as a gardener within the systems. (看看谁在花园里吃什么,什么时候吃,什么地方吃,这不仅能帮助我们更好地了解我们的花园,还能让它们更好地发挥作用,并在这个系统中找到我们作为园丁的位置。)”及下文“While these creatures are sometimes considered pests, they are extremely beneficial to keep the ecosystem in balance. (虽然这些生物有时被认为是害虫,但它们对保持生态系统的平衡非常有益。)”可知,本空应强调理解和接受花园中所有生物的角色对于维持生态平衡的重要性,G选项“For example, tracing the food chains in my garden, I let field mice inhabit the space. (例如,在追踪花园里的食物链时,我让田鼠栖息在这个空间里。)”提供了一个实际的例子,说明如何通过允许某些生物存在来维持生态平衡,能承上启下,符合题意。故选G。
【20题详解】
由上文“Seeing connections with an open mind can help a gardener understand nothing in the world works on its own. (以开放的心态看待联系可以帮助园丁理解世界上没有什么东西是独自运作的。)”可知,上文强调以开放的心态看待联系,本空应强调大自然的园艺作用,D选项“We should always let nature do some of the gardening as well. (我们也应该让大自然做一些园艺工作。)”能承接上文,符合语境。故选D。
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节,满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The side door of the aircraft was opened, and a brisk wind rushed in. Packed tightly like sardines were fourteen silent people. Two of them were my adult children, ___21___ out at the endless sky.
When we reached an altitude of 14,000 feet, my son’s face turned pale as he ___22___ inched to the opening and fell out of the ___23___. Something went cold in my heart. But, only seconds later, instructions were being ___24___, and it was my daughter’s turn. Her face, however, was ___25___, and she laughed and whooped, falling away into the wild blue. For a quick moment, a desperate fear ___26___ me, and I wondered if that was the last time I would see them. But the thought soon ___27___ as I felt a strong pull on my pack and was moved into position.
With a big birthday approaching, my children had chosen to surprise me with an unforgettable way to dive into the decade I’d wanted to ___28___, but when a woman celebrating her fiftieth wedding anniversary spontaneously decided to ___29___, I knew I had to do it, too.
Now I was in the ___30___. I forgot all the instructions as the sheer terror and joy ___31___. Although it felt like forever, the minute before the parachute (降落伞) opened was memorable. With the earth quickly approaching, I spied my son and daughter running to ___32___ me. We had an excited three-way ___33___.
It was a(n)___34___ moment. I could have refused to leave the plane, missing both the extreme thrill of the dive and the unique beauty of the view from the sky. ___35___ to the appearance of safety no longer felt like the only option.
21. A. leaving B. standing C. staring D. putting
22. A. cautiously B. swiftly C. closely D. proudly
23. A. wing B. hole C. window D. plane
24. A. overlooked B. barked C. interrupted D. posted
25. A. regretful B. grateful C. joyful D. sorrowful
26. A. overcame B. refreshed C. discouraged D. confused
27. A. crept B. surged C. returned D. passed
28. A. give out B. set out C. chicken out D. work out
29. A. dive B. divorce C. withdraw D. abandon
30. A. jungle B. air C. dilemma D. darkness
31. A. came back B. faded away C. died down D. rolled in
32. A. rescue B. greet C. address D. search
33. A. hug B. exchange C. match D. comment
34. A. temporary B. awkward C. desperate D. symbolic
35. A. Climbing B. Sticking C. Responding D. Dropping
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. A 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. B 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. D 35. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者在重要生日临近时,随子女一起高空跳伞。她起初恐惧,随后享受过程,这次经历象征她克服对新年龄段的退缩,具有特殊意义 。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:其中两个是我的成年子女,凝视着无尽的天空。A. leaving离开;B. standing站立;C. staring凝视;D. putting放置。由下文“out at the endless sky”以及语境可知,此处描述孩子们在飞机上的状态,stare out at表示“凝视着……”,符合他们在飞机上看着外面天空的情景。故选C项。
【22题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:当我们到达 14000 英尺的高度时,我儿子的脸变得苍白,他小心翼翼地慢慢挪向开口处,然后从飞机上掉了下去。A. cautiously小心翼翼地;B. swiftly迅速地;C. closely紧密地;D. proudly骄傲地。由上文“my son’s face turned pale”可知,作者儿子很害怕,所以是小心翼翼地移动。故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:当我们到达 14000 英尺的高度时,我儿子的脸变得苍白,他小心翼翼地慢慢挪向开口处,然后从飞机上掉了下去。A. wing机翼;B. hole洞;C. window窗户;D. plane飞机。由上文“The side door of the aircraft was opened”可知,前文提到飞机侧门打开,这里指人是从飞机上跳下去。故选D项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:但仅仅几秒钟后,指令就被大声喊出,轮到我女儿了。A. overlooked忽视;B. barked(大声)喊出;C. interrupted打断;D. posted张贴。由上文“instructions were being”以及语境可知,这里指跳伞的指令被大声喊出,让女儿准备跳伞。故选B项。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:然而,她的脸上充满喜悦,她大笑着欢呼着,落入广阔的蓝天中。A. regretful后悔的;B. grateful感激的;C. joyful喜悦的;D. sorrowful悲伤的。由下文“she laughed and whooped”可知,这里指作者女儿很开心,脸上充满喜悦。故选C项。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:有那么一瞬间,一种极度的恐惧笼罩着我,我想知道这是否是我最后一次见到他们。A. overcame战胜,(感情等)压倒;B. refreshed使恢复精力;C. discouraged使气馁;D. confused使困惑。由上文“a desperate fear”以及语境可知,这里指恐惧的情绪压倒了作者。故选A项。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:但这个想法很快就过去了,因为我感觉到背包被猛地拉了一下,然后被移到了合适的位置。A. crept爬行;B. surged涌动;C. returned返回;D. passed过去。由上文“But the thought soon”以及语境可知,这里指作者这种恐惧的想法很快就消失了,pass有“(时间、想法等)过去”的意思。故选D项。
【28题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:随着一个重要生日的临近,我的孩子们选择用一种难忘的方式给我一个惊喜,让我勇敢地进入我本想退缩的十年,但当一位庆祝结婚五十周年的女士自发决定跳伞时,我知道我也必须这么做。A. give out分发;B. set out出发;C. chicken out因害怕而退缩;D. work out解决。由上文“the decade I’d wanted to”以及语境可知,作者本来对进入这个年龄段有些退缩,这里指作者一开始想逃避这个年龄段。故选C项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:随着一个重要生日的临近,我的孩子们选择用一种难忘的方式给我一个惊喜,让我勇敢地进入我本想退缩的十年,但当一位庆祝结婚五十周年的女士自发决定跳伞时,我知道我也必须这么做。A. dive潜水,突然下降,(此处指)跳伞;B. divorce离婚;C. withdraw撤回;D. abandon抛弃。由上文“a woman celebrating her fiftieth wedding anniversary”以及语境可知,这里指这位女士为庆祝结婚五十周年而决定跳伞。故选A项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:现在我在空中。A. jungle丛林;B. air空气,空中;C. dilemma困境;D. darkness黑暗。由上文“The side door of the aircraft was opened”可知,这里指作者在空中。故选B项。
【31题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:当纯粹的恐惧和喜悦涌上心头时,我忘记了所有的指令。A. came back回来;B. faded away逐渐消失;C. died down平息;D. rolled in滚滚而来。由上文“the sheer terror and joy”以及语境可知,这里指恐惧和喜悦的情绪一起向作者涌来。故选D项。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:随着地面迅速靠近,我看到我的儿子和女儿跑过来迎接我。A. rescue救援;B. greet迎接,打招呼;C. address称呼,演讲;D. search寻找。由上文“I spied my son and daughter running to”以及语境可知,这里指孩子们看到作者落地,跑过来迎接。故选B项。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我们兴奋地来了个三人拥抱。A. hug拥抱;B. exchange交换;C. match比赛;D. comment评论。由上文“We had an excited three-way”以及语境可知,一家人团聚很兴奋,所以三人拥抱。故选A项。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:这是一个具有象征意义的时刻。A. temporary暂时的;B. awkward尴尬的;C. desperate绝望的;D. symbolic有象征意义的。由上文“With a big birthday approaching, my children had chosen to surprise me with an unforgettable way to dive into the decade”以及语境可知,这次跳伞对作者进入新的年龄段有特殊意义,是一个有象征意义的时刻。故选D项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:坚持所谓的安全外表不再是唯一的选择。A. Climbing攀爬;B. Sticking坚持;C. Responding回应;D. Dropping掉落。由下文“to the appearance of safety no longer felt like the only option”以及语境可知,这里考查“stick to the appearance of safety” ,表示坚持外貌上的安全,暗含在乎年龄对自己外貌的影响,符合语境。故选B项。
第II卷 主观题
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1. 5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The highly anticipated animated film “Ne Zha Reborn into the World of Chaos” ___36___ (set) to grace the Spring Festival movie lineup. This film is a sequel to the blockbuster “Ne Zha: Birth of the Demon Child” and has been generating a great deal of buzz ___37___ audiences.
In this new installment, Ne Zha is reborn and faces even greater challenges and adventures. The story unfolds with Ne Zha’s unique powers and his unruly nature once again ___38___ (cause) a stir. However, as the plot ___39___ (progress), he must confront his destiny and the forces of evil ___40___ threaten the world. With the help of his friends and family, Ne Zha embarks on a journey of self-discovery and ___41___ (grow), learning to control his powers and become a true hero.
The film is expected to showcase stunning visual effects building on the success of its predecessor. The animation team has been working tirelessly to create ___42___ vivid and immersive world, with detailed character designs and spectacular action sequences. From the mythical creatures to the magical landscapes, every frame is ___43___ (careful) crafted to bring the story to life.
The voice cast of “Ne Zha Reborn into the World of Chaos” features some of the most talented actors in the industry. Their performances are sure ___44___ (add) depth and personality to the characters, making them even ___45___ (favorable) and relatable to the audience.
【答案】36. is set
37. among 38. causing
39. progresses
40. which##that
41. growth 42. a
43. carefully
44. to add 45. more favorable
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了备受期待的动画电影《哪吒之魔童闹海》将为春节档电影增光添彩。这部电影是大片《哪吒之魔童降世》的续集,在观众中引起了很大的反响。
【36题详解】
考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意:备受期待的动画电影《哪吒之魔童闹海》已确定为春节档电影增光添彩。句子是描述一个事实,主语The highly anticipated animated film “Ne Zha Reborn into the World of Chaos”与动词set之间为被动关系,谓语使用一般现在时的被动语态,主语为单数be动词使用is。故填is set。
【37题详解】
考查介词。句意:这部电影是大片《哪吒之魔童降世》的续集,在观众中引起了很大的反响。此处表示“在……中”,且audiences表示三者以上,故使用介词among,故填among。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:故事的展开,哪吒的独特力量和他桀骜不驯的本性再次引起轰动。此处是with的复合结构“with+宾语+宾补”,Ne Zha’s unique powers and his unruly nature和动词cause之间是逻辑上的主动关系,使用现在分词作宾补,故填causing。
【39题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意:然而,随着剧情的发展,他必须面对自己的命运和威胁世界的邪恶力量。设空处在as引导的状语从句中作谓语,结合上下文可知,此处描述电影情节,使用一般现在时,主语plot表示单数意义,谓语动词使用三单形式,故填progresses。
【40题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:同上。空处引导定语从句,修饰先行词the forces of evil,指物,关系词指代先行词在从句中作主语,应用关系代词which/that引导,故填which/that。
【41题详解】
考查名词。句意:在朋友和家人的帮助下,哪吒开始了自我发现和成长的旅程,学习控制自己的力量,成为一名真正的英雄。空处和名词self-discovery并列作of的宾语,应填名词形式growth,故填growth。
【42题详解】
考查冠词。句意:动画团队一直在不知疲倦地创造一个生动而身临其境的世界,有详细的角色设计和壮观的动作场面。此处泛指“一个生动而身临其境的世界”,应用不定冠词,空后vivid起始音为辅音,故填a。
【43题详解】
考查副词。句意:从神话中的生物到神奇的风景,每一帧都是精心制作的,使故事栩栩如生。空处修饰动词crafted,应填副词作状语,故填carefully。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:他们的表演肯定会为角色增加深度和个性,使他们更受观众的欢迎和共鸣。be sure to do sth“一定会做某事,肯定会做某事”,设空处填动词不定式,故填to add。
【45题详解】
考查形容词比较级。句意:同上。结合句意及even可知,此处使用形容词比较级作宾语补足语,故填more favorable。
第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华,你的英国笔友 Tom 对近期申遗成功的中国春节很感兴趣,请你写一封邮件向他介绍春节期间你所经历的一次剪纸的民俗体验。内容包括:
(1) 剪纸民俗体验过程;
(2) 体会或感受。
注意:
(1) 写作词数应为80左右;
(2) 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Tom,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Tom,
Learning that you’re fascinated by the Spring Festival, I’m writing to share a unique folk-custom experience with you.
During the Spring Festival, I participated in making Chinese paper-cuttings. First, I selected a vivid pattern from various samples. Then, I started to cut carefully along the lines. It was a painstaking process. With patience and perseverance, a beautiful paper-cutting emerged in my hands.
This experience not only immersed me in the rich festive ambiance but also enabled me to appreciate the profoundness and elegance of traditional Chinese culture.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给英国笔友 Tom写一封邮件,向他介绍春节期间自己所经历的一次剪纸的民俗体验。
【详解】1.词汇积累
独特的:unique → distinctive
生动的:vivid → lively
各种各样的:various → diverse
毅力:perseverance → persistence
2.句式拓展
合并句子
原句:Then, I started to cut carefully along the lines. It was a painstaking process.
拓展句: Then, I started to cut carefully along the lines, which was a painstaking process.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Learning that you’re fascinated by the Spring Festival, I’m writing to share a unique folk-custom experience with you.(运用了现在分词作定语,that引导宾语从句)
【高分句型2】This experience not only immersed me in the rich festive ambiance but also enabled me to appreciate the profoundness and elegance of traditional Chinese culture.(运用了not only...but also... 连接并列谓语)
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。
My day started just like all the other days for the past 15 years where I get up, make some coffee, shower, get dressed, and leave for the train station at precisely 7:35 A.M. to arrive at work by 8:30.While on the train, I would always choose a seat away from the crowd so I could read the newspaper in peace and quiet.
At work, I am always burdened with questions from co-workers, suppliers, telephone calls, and then those dreaded meetings, so the last thing I need is some stranger to sit beside me and start small talk.
I don’t know why, but for some reason, when I got on the train today, it was unusually full. With hesitation, I sat down in the only seat available beside a middle-aged man who had his head down and seemed to be lost in his thoughts. I was glad that he didn’t notice when I sat next to him as he just continued to look down towards the floor.
Shortly after the train left for my 30-minute ride downtown, I found myself wondering what this man was thinking about. What could be so important that he didn’t even see me sitting next to him? I tried to forget about it and started to read my paper. However, for some strange reason, this “inner voice” kept prompting me to talk to this man. I tried to ignore the “voice” as there was no way I was starting a conversation with a complete stranger.
As you probably guessed, I eventually broke down and came up with an excuse to ask him a question. When he raised his head and turned his eyes toward me, I could see that he must have been really upset as he had red eyes and still had some tears rolling down the side of his face, despite his feeble attempt to wipe them away. I can’t describe the sadness I felt seeing someone in so much pain.
We talked for about 20 minutes, and in the end, he seemed to be doing better. As we were leaving the train, he thanked me heartily for being an “angel” by taking the time to talk. I never did find out what was making his heart so heavy with pain, but I was glad I listened to the “voice” that day.
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: Several weeks later, I found an envelope on my desk with the word “Angel” written on it.
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Paragraph 2: Deeply touched yet still shaken, I sat there holding the letter, feeling lucky that I followed my inner voice.
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【答案】
Several weeks later, I found an envelope on my desk with only the word “Angel” written on it. Curious and slightly puzzled, I opened it and found a heartfelt letter from the man I had met on the train that day. In his letter, he thanked me for taking the time to talk to him when he was at his lowest. He shared that he had been facing overwhelming personal struggles and had even considered ending his life that very day. My simple act of reaching out, he wrote, had reminded him that there were still people who cared, and it gave him the strength to keep going. The letter closed with words that touched me deeply: “You were the angel I needed. God heard my prayer and sent you at just the right time.”
Deeply touched yet still shaken, I sat there holding the letter, feeling lucky that I followed my inner voice. I had almost ignored that “inner voice” urging me to speak to him, but now I understood why I hadn’t. It was a small act, but it was indeed a calling of my inner kindness, which had made a significant difference in his life. From that day on, I promised myself to always listen to that quiet voice within, especially when it nudged me to show kindness or reach out to someone in need even there was no apparent reason. Sometimes, a few minutes of our time can mean the world to someone else, and perhaps, in our own small way, we can all be someone’s “angel.”
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开。过去15年作者每天生活规律,上班坐火车时习惯找安静座位。某天火车很满,他无奈坐在一个低着头的陌生人旁边。内心声音促使他开口,发现那人正痛苦,交谈后对方好转,他庆幸听从了内心声音。
【详解】1.段落续写
①由第一段句首内容“几周后,我在桌子上发现了一个信封,上面只写着‘天使’这个词。”可知,第一段可以描写作者发现信后的反应和信的内容。
②由第二段句首内容“我深受感动,同时也有些震惊,坐在那里紧握着那封信,庆幸自己听从了内心的声音。”可知,第二段可以描写作者的对于这次事件的感悟。
2.续写线索:发现一个信封——感谢信——深受感动——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①发现:find/discover
②面对:face/confront
③考虑:consider/think about
情绪类
①好奇的:curious/inquisitive
②困惑的:puzzled/confused
【点睛】【高分句型1】He shared that he had been facing overwhelming personal struggles and had even considered ending his life that very day. (运用了that引导的宾语从句)
【高分句型2】My simple act of reaching out, he wrote, had reminded him that there were still people who cared, and it gave him the strength to keep going. (运用了that引导的宾语从句、who引导的定语从句)
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