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驻马店市高中高二下期第三次考试英语试题 注意事项：1.答卷前，请考生务必把自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2.作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。 3.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 4.满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟 一、听力选择题（每小题1分，共计20分） 1. What does the woman think causes her weight gain? A. Lack of exercise. B. Her poor digestion. C. Overeating. 2. What is the woman’s opinion on the apartment? A. It may cost her a lot of money. B It’s not in a quiet environment. C. It’s far away from her company. 3. Where are the speakers? A At home. B. At school. C. In a restaurant. 4. When will the speakers leave for the train station? A. At 8:30 p.m. B. At 7:30 p.m. C. At 6:30 p.m. 5. What is the weather like now? A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Dull. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6. How much did the woman save on the blouse? A. $150. B. $90. C. $60. 7. What does the man decide to do? A. Do a special promotion. B. Improve his dress sense. C. Keep an eye on some sales. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8. How did the woman feel a few days before the wisdom tooth extraction? A. Anxious. B. Relaxed. C. Excited. 9. Which clinic did the woman finally choose? A. Modern Dental Care. B. Bright Smiles Clinic. C. City Dental Clinic. 10. What does the woman say about the procedure? A. It only took 20 minutes. B. The dentist was patient. C. It didn’t go smoothly. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 11. What sections are included in the woman’s yard? A. A fruit area and a vegetable area. B. A playing area and a cage for chickens. C. A playing area and a fruit area. 12. What fruit do the woman and her husband both enjoy eating? A. Apples. B. Peaches. C. Strawberries. 13. Why does the woman raise chickens? A. To make chicken dishes . B. To get some eggs. C. To let her son observe them. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 14. What does the man start his workday with? A. A routine meeting. B. Some cleaning. C. Some repair work. 15. Which of the following matters to a zookeeper according to the man? A. Realizing the way animals behave. B. Respecting colleagues’ boundaries. C. Overcoming loneliness at work. 16. What drives the man to work in his current job? A. The good pay. B. His love of animals. C. The chance to be educated. 17. What does the man like best about his current job? A. It’s very crazy. B. It’s less stressful than a desk job. C. It allows him to have new adventures every workday. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. How many British Life and Language classes do the students have per week? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. 19. When can the students meet the speaker in her office? A. On Mondays. B. On Wednesdays. C. On Fridays. 20. What does the speaker remind the students to do at the end of the talk? A. Remember her office hours. B. Bring the textbook. C. Avoid taking photos in class. 二、阅读理解（每小题2.5分 共计50分） Future Impact Challenge The Future Impact Challenge (FIC), hosted by the Applied Computing Foundation (ACF), encourages teens worldwide to impact the future of sustainability: This challenge focuses on applying “Computing” to solve real problems facing the planet and advocating responsible futuristic tech that builds a better world for all! Round 1 Requirements ·Survey ·Business Presentation ·Deliverable (应交付的产品) *All teams are eligible (合格的) to participate in this Round. Round 2 Requirements ·Video Demonstration ·User Reviews *Only Semi-finalists are eligible to participate in this Round. Round 3 Requirements ·Presentation ·Live Q & A *Only Finalists can participate in this Round. Prizes: Grand Winner Categories First Winner: USD 1000.00 cash prize Second Winner: USD 500.00 cash prize Third Winner: USD 300.00 cash prize Sponsor Category Winners (1517) We are proud to announce the following prizes, thanks to the generous support of our sponsor, 1517, a firm backing teen founders, dropouts, and deep tech scientists. This award will go to 3 overachieving FIC finalist teams. Winner 1: USD 1000.00 cash prize Winner 2: USD 500.00 cash prize Winner 3: USD 300.00 cash prize Finalists ·Invitation to Winners Gala ·Meeting other ACF teams, coaches, sponsors, advisors, etc. ·Opportunity to launch the product as an ACF startup team, post-competition, under the guidance of Silicon Valley experts ·Certificates (证书) of achievement Semi-Finalists All teams that quality for Round 2 (Semi-finalists) will receive certificates of appreciation. Eligibility: ·Each team can have 2～5 members. No individual participation is allowed, as this is a team event. ·Each team must have additional (1～2) coaches during the challenge. ·Team members should be in secondary class, aged 13-19. ·Teams must submit (提交) an original idea. 1. What is a requirement for the participants in Round 3? A. Providing user reviews. B. Conducting live Q&A. C. Designing a survey form. D. Developing a product. 2. What will all Semi-finalists receive? A. Cash prizes offered by 1517. B. Chances to become an ACF startup team. C. Certificates of appreciation. D. Face-to-face communication with other ACF coaches. 3. What might lead to a team being disqualified from the competition? A. Consisting of middle school students. B. Being made up of 3 members. C. Including no additional coaches. D. Submitting an original idea. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了由 ACF 主办的未来影响挑战（FIC），含各轮要求、奖项、参赛资格，鼓励青少年用计算技术促进可持续发展。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Round 3部分“Requirements (要求)”以及“Presentation  ·Live Q & A *Only Finalists can participate in this Round.(演示·现场问答 *只有决赛选手才能参加这一轮)”可知，第三轮要求做展示和进行现场问答，所以对于第三轮的参与者来说，进行现场问答是一个要求。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Semi-Finalists部分“All teams that quality for Round 2 (Semi-finalists) will receive certificates of appreciation.(所有晋级第二轮（半决赛）的球队都将获得感谢证书)”可知，所有进入第二轮（半决赛）的队伍，即所有半决赛选手（Semi-finalists）都会收到感谢证书。故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Eligibility部分“Each team must have additional (1～2) coaches during the challenge.(每支队伍在挑战赛中必须有额外的（1～2）名教练)”可知，每个团队在比赛期间必须有额外的（1 到 2 名）教练，所以如果一个团队没有额外的教练，可能会导致该团队被取消比赛资格。故选C。 After drawing blood and running a CT scan, the doctor asked, “What is a typical day like for you?” “I am a graduate with a tight schedule that usually keeps me at work late into the night,” I replied. Next, he turned to diet. I paused, “I only have coffee for breakfast. For lunch and dinner, I usually have fast food.” The doctor seemed aghast. He sighed heavily and continued to ask. As more questions followed about my stress levels, my unhealthy state began to sink in. It was easier to live a well-rounded life and stay healthy when I was an undergraduate. The cafeteria served healthy food options. And I had a group of friends to participate in social activities with. That all changed when I became a graduate. I lived off campus, and I didn’t have the time or energy to shop for groceries and cook. I didn’t spend as much time exercising and socializing. My drive to succeed blinded me to any potential problems with my lifestyle. Sometimes, I could feel that I was tired. But I continued on, giving my mind and body no rest, until my health problems worsened and drove me to the emergency room. That’s when the doctor peppered me with questions. He told me I had to change my lifestyle. No pill would fix my problems; eating well, exercising, and trying to minimize stress would be the only way. After that, I stopped working late into the night, and spent more time relaxing, sleeping, and preparing my own nutritious and healthy meals. Many times, I could hardly resist the urge to go back to my old routine. I placed sticky notes in my office and at home to remind myself that if I did that, I’d suffer consequences. Over time, I began to notice positive changes in my life. Now I have not only noticed improvements in my health, but I have found it easier to be productive at work. And I’m able to remain alert throughout the day. 4. What mainly caused the author’s health problems? A. Lack of exercise. B. Terrible daily routine. C Fewer food options. D. Less interaction with others. 5. What does the underlined word “aghast” in paragraph 1 mean? A. Shocked. B. Confused. C. Relieved. D. Disturbed. 6. How was the author’s life as a graduate? A. He found no friend in social activities. B. He was short of motivation to succeed. C. He invested much effort in his career. D. He had enough time to enrich himself. 7. What message does the author deliver? A. It’s never too late to pursue one’s dream. B. Sacrificing health for one’s career is unavoidable. C. Achieving success calls for devotion and patience. D. It’s possible to strike a balance between work and life. 【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者作为研究生时因不健康的生活方式导致健康问题，最终在医生的建议下改变生活方式并取得积极效果的经历。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段““I am a graduate with a tight schedule that usually keeps me at work late into the night,” I replied. Next, he turned to diet. I paused, “I only have coffee for breakfast. For lunch and dinner, I usually have fast food.” (我是一个日程很紧的研究生，通常工作到深夜，”我回答道。接着，他问到了饮食。我停顿了一下，“早餐我只喝咖啡。午餐和晚餐，我通常吃快餐。)”可知，作者的健康问题主要是由于糟糕的日常作息和饮食习惯导致的，故选B项。 【5题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段“I paused, “I only have coffee for breakfast. For lunch and dinner, I usually have fast food.” The doctor seemed aghast. He sighed heavily and continued to ask. (我停顿了一下，“早餐我只喝咖啡。午餐和晚餐，我通常吃快餐。”医生显得非常aghast。他重重地叹了口气，继续问道。)”可知，作者的生活方式很不健康，而且通过医生重重的叹气可以推断，医生对作者的生活方式感到震惊，因此“aghast”的意思是“震惊的”，故选A项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“That all changed when I became a graduate. I lived off campus, and I didn’t have the time or energy to shop for groceries and cook. I didn’t spend as much time exercising and socializing. My drive to succeed blinded me to any potential problems with my lifestyle. (当我成为研究生时，一切都变了。我住在校外，没有时间和精力去购买杂货和做饭。我花在锻炼和社交上的时间也少了。我对成功的渴望使我忽视了生活方式中可能存在的任何问题)”可知，作者作为研究生时在学业上投入了大量精力，故选C项。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Now I have not only noticed improvements in my health, but I have found it easier to be productive at work. And I’m able to remain alert throughout the day. (现在，我不仅注意到我的健康有所改善，而且我发现工作起来更容易了。而且我整天都能保持警觉)”可知，文章通过作者的经历，强调了在工作和生活之间寻找平衡的重要性，所以作者传达的信息是有可能在工作和生活之间取得平衡，故选D项。 Wayfinding — the art of navigating (导航) using the wind, stars, ocean swells, and other environmental cues — was how sailors from the Marquesas Islands first discovered Hawaii more than 1500 years ago. These skills are helping to restore a sense of pride in Pacific Island culture and heritage. But beyond that, wayfinding holds surprising relevance for the rest of us landlubbing urbanites, even if we have no intention of crossing vast oceans in a canoe. Wayfinding is how humans have found their way for most of our existence. It’s what enabled the aboriginals, Arab nomads and Inuits to journey across monotonous (单调的) yet shifting landscapes of land, desert, and ice. Traditional navigation is about “using everything that’s provided to you in nature”, says Junior Coleman, who oversees sailing and seamanship in his own company. “We use all the elements and forces in nature — the sun, stars, moon, waves, currents, clouds and different animals. All of those.” One of Coleman’s favorite cues, for instance, is the North Star. “It’s very reliable when you sail north of the equator. As you go towards it, it appears to get higher in the sky, so it kind of corresponds with your latitude. Another cue is ocean swells — waves formed by permanent weather systems, such as trade winds, that can travel hundreds of miles. Subtle changes in their refraction patterns can indicate an island and its location. But learning to “read” such swells is one of the hardest skills to master — navigators often speak of lying down on their canoes to feel, rather than see, such waves. Coleman encourages everyone to give natural navigation a go, “I promise you, the brain just loves it,” he says, “there’s almost no other art that I can think of where you can exercise your brain in a fantastically positive way.” 8. What’s the function of the first paragraph? A. To put forward an argument. B. To introduce the topic of the text. C. To make readers think deeply. D. To describe a historical fact. 9. What does the second paragraph mainly talk about? A. Junior Coleman succeeded in the journey across desert. B. Nature elements provide everything people need in navigation. C. Ancient people were good at finding ways in the wild. D. Traditional navigation has played a vital role throughout. 10. How to use waves to navigate according to the text? A. By observing the height of the waves. B. By noticing certain changes of the waves. C. By following the direction the waves go to. D. By lying down and listening to the waves. 11. What does Junior Coleman think of natural navigation? A. Mind-challenging. B. Potential-inspiring. C. Time-consuming. D. Logic-strengthening. 【答案】8. B 9. D 10. B 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了航海术，阐述其历史意义、传统航海利用的自然元素、具体导航方式及对锻炼大脑的积极作用。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。第一段讲述了古代航海者利用航海术发现夏威夷岛，接着提到这些技能对恢复太平洋岛屿文化和遗产自豪感的作用，最后话锋一转说航海术对城市居民也有惊人的意义，这种从古代航海到现代城市居民的跨度，是为了引出本文要介绍的话题—Wayfinding，所以第一段的功能是引出文章主题。故选B。 【9题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段“Wayfinding is how humans have found their way for most of our existence. It’s what enabled the aboriginals, Arab nomads and Inuits to journey across monotonous (单调的) yet shifting landscapes of land, desert, and ice. Traditional navigation is about “using everything that’s provided to you in nature”, says Junior Coleman, who oversees sailing and seamanship in his own company. “We use all the elements and forces in nature — the sun, stars, moon, waves, currents, clouds and different animals. All of those.” (寻路是人类在我们存在的大部分时间里找到自己的路的方式。正是它使原住民、阿拉伯游牧民族和因纽特人能够穿越单调但不断变化的土地、沙漠和冰川景观。在自己的公司负责帆船和航海的Junior Coleman说，传统的导航是“使用自然界中提供给你的一切”。“我们使用自然界中的所有元素和力量——太阳、恒星、月亮、波浪、洋流、云层和不同的动物。所有这些。”)”可知，在人类大部分生存时间里，传统导航一直在发挥作用，接着举例原住民、阿拉伯游牧民和因纽特人利用传统导航在不同地形中旅行，说明传统导航一直以来发挥着重要作用。故选D。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Another cue is ocean swells — waves formed by permanent weather systems, such as trade winds, that can travel hundreds of miles. Subtle changes in their refraction patterns can indicate an island and its location. (另一个线索是海洋涌浪——由信风等永久性天气系统形成的波浪，可以传播数百英里。它们折射模式的细微变化可以表明一个岛屿及其位置。)”可知，海洋涌浪折射模式的细微变化能指示岛屿及其位置，即可以通过注意海浪折射模式的细微变化(也就是海浪的某些变化)来导航。故选B。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Coleman encourages everyone to give natural navigation a go, “I promise you, the brain just loves it,” he says, “there’s almost no other art that I can think of where you can exercise your brain in a fantastically positive way.” (Coleman鼓励每个人尝试自然导航，“我向你保证，大脑就是喜欢它，”他说，“我几乎想不出其他艺术可以让你以一种非常积极的方式锻炼大脑。”)”可知，Coleman认为自然导航能以非常积极的方式锻炼大脑，也就是具有思维挑战性的。故选A。 Scientists have created a new material called COF-999 that can remove large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air. The yellow powder (粉末) works faster than other materials and can be used over and over again. The new material could play an important part in the fight against climate change. Currently, many scientists around the world are working on Direct Air Capture (DAC) to remove CO2 from the air and store it. But normally during the process, air is pulled across a material that can remove CO2 from it. One common material is limestone (石灰石), but the current methods of doing this are expensive and don’t capture (捕获) much CO2. To test COF-999, the scientists filled a small tube with the yellow powder and then piped air from outside their lab through the tube for 20 days. Though there was CO2 in the air outside, the air that came out of the tube had no carbon dioxide at all. The discovery was exciting for the scientists. COF-999 has more things that excite scientists. It captures CO2 about 10 times faster than other DAC materials. The researchers say that half a pound (about 230 grams) of the powder can pull as much CO2 from the air as a tree can. But unlike trees, COF-999 can capture CO2 even when it’s dark outside. Perhaps most importantly, COF-999 can be reused over and over again. The scientists have already tested reusing the material up to 300 times. They believe it could probably be reused thousands of times. The researchers are still working on COF-999, and hope that soon it will be able to remove twice as much carbon as it does now. The next big challenge is figuring out how to use COF-999 in a direct air capture system. The machine will have to be designed so that the yellow powder won’t blow away when air is pulled through the machine. The scientists believe COF-999 will be ready to use in DAC systems in about two years. 12. Why does the author mention climate change in paragraph 1? A. To increase people’s environmental awareness. B. To show the significance of creating COF-999. C. To ensure more funds to invest in environment. D. To explore the role of COF-999 in environment. 13. Which best describes using limestone as a material to remove CO2? A. Costly and inefficient. B. Simple and profitable. C. Insecure and complex. D. Limited and impractical. 14. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. The process of testing COF-999. B. The amount of COF-999 capturing CO2. C. The challenges of using COF-999. D. The advantages of COF-999 capturing CO2. 15. What is the author’s attitude to the prospect of COF-999? A. Critical. B. Objective. C. Optimistic. D. Cautious. 【答案】12. B 13. A 14. D 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一种新型碳捕获材料COF-999。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Scientists have created a new material called COF-999 that can remove large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air. The yellow powder (粉末) works faster than other materials and can be used over and over again. The new material could play an important part in the fight against climate change.(科学家们创造了一种名为COF-999的新材料，可以从空气中去除大量的二氧化碳（CO2）。黄色粉末比其他材料作用更快，可以反复使用。这种新材料可以在应对气候变化方面发挥重要作用)”可知，作者在第一段提到气候变化是为了表明创造 COF-999 的意义。故选B。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“One common material is limestone (石灰石), but the current methods of doing this are expensive and don’t capture (捕获) much CO2.(一种常见的材料是石灰石，但目前的方法很昂贵，而且不能捕获太多的二氧化碳)”可知，使用石灰石作为去除二氧化碳的材料既昂贵又低效。故选A。 【14题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段“COF-999 has more things that excite scientists. It captures CO2 about 10 times faster than other DAC materials. The researchers say that half a pound (about 230 grams) of the powder can pull as much CO2 from the air as a tree can. But unlike trees, COF-999 can capture CO2 even when it’s dark outside.(COF-999有更多让科学家兴奋的东西。它捕获二氧化碳的速度比其他DAC材料快约10倍。研究人员表示，半磅（约230克）的粉末可以从空气中吸收与树木一样多的二氧化碳。但与树木不同，COF-999即使在外面黑暗的时候也能捕获二氧化碳)”可知，本段主要介绍了COF-999捕获二氧化碳的优势。故选D。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“The scientists believe COF-999 will be ready to use in DAC systems in about two years.(科学家们相信，COF-999将在大约两年内准备好用于DAC系统)”可知，科学家们相信COF-999将在大约两年内准备好。由此推知，作者对COF-999的应用前景的态度是乐观的。故选C。 You had the best intentions to study well before your exam, but you ended up getting distracted by other commitments, and now you have to study at the last minute. ____16____ Here are some strategies that can make last minute exam preparation more effective. Focus on your weak spots. Identifying your weak areas is crucial when you’re short on time. ____17____ By focusing on your weaknesses and using effective study techniques, you can improve your overall understanding and boost your confidence. Manage your workflow. Time management becomes even more critical when you’re studying at the last minute. Break your study session into manageable parts, dedicating specific time blocks to different subjects. This allows you to cover more ground without feeling overwhelmed. It’s also important to get rid of distractions during your study sessions. ____18____ ____19____ Creating an environment good for learning is crucial for effective last-minute studying. Find a quiet, well-lit space with minimal distractions. This could be a library, a study room, or even a cozy corner at home. Make sure you have your textbooks and any other necessary resources nearby. Consider personalizing your study area with motivational quotes, plants, or anything that helps you stay focused and positive. Explain what you’ve learned to a study mate. Studying with someone else can be beneficial to last- minute preparation. Explaining concepts and answering questions out loud helps improve your own understanding of the material. In addition, your partner may provide insights you haven’t considered before, enhancing your overall comprehension. ____20____ A. Optimize your study area. B. Get rid of your distractions. C. It’s a stressful situation, but fear not! D. Despite the stress, remember to have a balanced diet and stay healthy. E. This will help you stay focused and make the most of the time you have. F. Instead of trying to cover everything, prioritize the topics you find most challenging. G. So this process helps you remember better and gives you fresh ideas on difficult topics. 【答案】16. C 17. F 18. E 19. A 20. G 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要为读者在临时备考时如何更有效地进行临时备考的策略和建议。 【16题详解】 根据空前内容“You had the best intentions to study well before your exam, but you ended up getting distracted by other commitments, and now you have to study at the last minute.(你原本打算在考试前好好学习，但最终被其他事情分散了注意力，现在你只能临时抱佛脚了)”可知，上文提到由于平时不好好学习，所以考试前只能临时抱佛脚。选项C“It’s a stressful situation, but fear not!(这是一个紧张的情况，但不用害怕！)”承上启下，承接上文指出临时抱佛脚是一个紧张的情况，同时引出下文的具体复习策略，与空后内容“Here are some strategies that can make last minute exam preparation more effective.(以下是一些可以让临时备考更有效率的策略)”保持一致。故选C。 【17题详解】 根据空前内容“Focus on your weak spots. Identifying your weak areas is crucial when you’re short on time.(关注你的弱点。当你时间紧迫时，找出你的薄弱环节至关重要)”以及下文“By focusing on your weaknesses and using effective study techniques, you can improve your overall understanding and boost your confidence.(通过关注你的弱点并使用有效的学习方法，你可以提高你的整体理解能力和自信心)”可知，此处表示的是要找出自己的弱点。选项F“Instead of trying to cover everything, prioritize the topics you find most challenging.(不要试图涵盖所有内容，优先处理你觉得最具有挑战性的主题)”符合语境，且选项中的“your weaknesses”与上文中的“your weak spots”相呼应。故选F。 【18题详解】 根据上文内容“Time management becomes even more critical when you’re studying at the last minute. Break your study session into manageable parts, dedicating specific time blocks to different subjects. This allows you to cover more ground without feeling overwhelmed. It’s also important to get rid of distractions during your study sessions.(当你临时备考时，时间管理变得更加关键。把你的学习时间分成可控的部分，为不同的科目分配特定的时间段。这样可以让你覆盖更多的内容而不会感到不知所措。在学习期间摆脱干扰也很重要)”可知，上文讲述了时间管理的重要性。选项E“This will help you stay focused and make the most of the time you have.(这将帮助你保持专注，充分利用你拥有的时间)”是上文内容的总结，指出时间管理可以帮助我们充分利用时间。故选E。 【19题详解】 空处为段首句，为本段主要内容。根据下文“Creating an environment good for learning is crucial for effective last-minute studying. Find a quiet, well-lit space with minimal distractions. This could be a library, a study room, or even a cozy corner at home. Make sure you have your textbooks and any other necessary resources nearby. Consider personalizing your study area with motivational quotes, plants, or anything that helps you stay focused and positive.(创造一个有利于学习的环境对于有效的临时学习至关重要。找一个安静、光线充足且干扰最少的地方。这可以是图书馆、学习室，甚至是家里一个舒适的角落。确保你的课本和其他必要的资源就在附近。考虑用励志名言、植物或任何能帮助你保持专注和积极的东西来个性化你的学习区域)”可知，本段主要讲述了要优化学习区域。选项A“Optimize your study area.(优化你的学习区域)”是本段内容的概述。故选A。 【20题详解】 根据空前内容“Studying with someone else can be beneficial to last-minute preparation. Explaining concepts and answering questions out loud helps improve your own understanding of the material. In addition, your partner may provide insights you haven’t considered before, enhancing your overall comprehension.(与他人一起学习对临时备考很有帮助。大声解释概念和回答问题有助于你更好地理解材料。此外，你的搭档可能会提供你之前没有考虑过的见解，从而提高你的整体理解能力。此外，你的搭档可能会提供你之前没有考虑过的见解，从而提高你的整体理解能力。)”可知，上文主要讲述了和别人一起学习的方法。选项G“So this process helps you remember better and gives you fresh ideas on difficult topics.(所以这个过程有助于你更好地记忆，并给你在困难主题上带来新想法)”是上文内容的总结，指出通过这样的学习过程，我们可以更好地记忆，更好地学习。故选G。 三、完形填空 （每小题1分 共计15分） Adam Wolfers believes that his son’s autism (自闭症) has a positive impact on his hobby of photography.10-year-old Morgan has always possessed a ___21___ eye for capturing the world around him through his camera. Diagnosed with autism at the age of3, Morgan has had a hard time ___22___ with others. ___23___ these difficulties, he has shown an exceptional talent for noticing details that ___24___ others. Morgan has found clarity and focus in nature, particularly in the vivid colors and shapes of plants, leading him to ___25___ the art of nature photography. Not ___26___ with merely capturing pictures, Morgan has even established his own photography business, becoming one of the top sellers in a local shop. ___27___ , he donates ten percent of his ___28___ to support autistic artists through the Blue Ribbon Arts Initiative. However, his motivation for photography ___29___ financial gain, as he simply wants to share the beauty he ____30____ with others. His work has gained ____31____ , with one of his photos picked by National geographic for ____32____ in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. His parents teared up as they told what his photography means. Morgan’s photography has become his having grace (体面) because it gets people to look ____33____ his issues. “He’s going to make his ____34____ ,” his mother said. Morgan advises all of us to try new things and explore our ____35____ and what we want to do. In other words, don’t be afraid to see things differently. 21. A. elegant B. typical C. unique D. optimistic 22. A. fighting B. interacting C. agreeing D. competing 23. A. Without B. For C. From D. Despite 24. A. escape B. hit C. touch D. depress 25. A. admire B. explore C. transform D. promote 26. A. amused B. familiar C. content D. bored 27. A. Remarkably B. Undoubtedly C. Accidentally D. Dramatically 28. A. salaries B. profits C. budgets D. expenses 29. A. results in B. arises from C. goes beyond D. consists of 30. A. recalls B. imagines C. engages D. encounters 31. A. recognition B. expectation C. strength D. assessment 32. A. examination B. display C. investigation D. exposure 33. A. for B. up C. into D. past 34. A. decision B. living C. way D. fortune 35. A. principle B. intelligence C. ambition D. limits 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. B 33. D 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了患有自闭症的10岁男孩摩根在摄影方面展现出非凡天赋，他通过摄影克服交流困难，不仅在摄影事业上取得成功，还通过捐赠支持其他自闭症艺术家，他的作品获得认可，其故事给人们带来鼓励，要勇于尝试新事物、探索自身极限。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：10岁的摩根一直具有独特的视角，通过他的相机捕捉周围的世界。A. elegant优雅的；B. typical典型的；C. unique独特的；D. optimistic乐观的。根据后文“he has shown an exceptional talent for noticing details”可知摩根有着独特的视角，能够注意到细节，故选C项。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：摩根在三岁时被诊断出患有自闭症，他很难与他人互动。A. fighting打架；B. interacting互动；C. agreeing同意；D. competing竞争。根据上文“Diagnosed with autism at the age of 3”可知摩根患有自闭症，因此与他人互动有困难，故选B项。 【23题详解】 考查介词词义辨析。句意：尽管有这些困难，他还是表现出了注意到别人容易忽略的细节的非凡才能。A. Without没有；B. For为了；C. From来自；D. Despite尽管。根据后文“he has shown an exceptional talent for noticing details”可知，摩根虽然有困难，但仍然表现出非凡的才能，表示“尽管”应用despite，故选D项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同第3题。A. escape逃脱；未被注意；B. hit打击；C. touch触碰；D. depress使沮丧。根据上文“exceptional talent for noticing details”可知摩根具备注意细节的超凡能力，可推理出此处说的是别人注意不到的细节，故选A项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：摩根在大自然中找到了清晰度和焦点，特别是在植物的鲜艳色彩和形状中，这促使他探索自然摄影的艺术。A. admire欣赏；B. explore探索；C. transform转变；D. promote促进。根据后文“the art of nature photography”可知后文说的是自然摄影的艺术，可推理出此处说的是摩根开始探索自然摄影的艺术，故选B项。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：摩根并不满足于仅仅拍摄照片，他还建立了自己的摄影生意，成为当地一家商店的顶级卖家之一。A. amused有趣的；B. familiar熟悉的；C. content满足的；D. bored无聊的。根据后文“Morgan has even established his own photography business”可知摩根甚至成立了自己的摄影生意，可推理出摩根并不满足于仅仅拍摄照片，还建立了自己的摄影生意，故选C项。 【27题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：值得注意的是，他将自己利润的百分之十捐赠给蓝丝带艺术计划，以支持自闭症艺术家。A. Remarkably引人注目地；B. Undoubtedly无疑地；C. Accidentally意外地；D. Dramatically戏剧性地。根据文中“he donates ten percent of his...to support autistic artists”可知摩根将自己的利润捐赠出去，这一行为是值得注意的，故选A项。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：同第7题。A. salaries工资；B. profits利润；C. budgets预算；D. expenses费用。根据上文“he has even established his own photography business”可知摩根建立了自己的摄影生意，可推理出捐赠的不是工资，而是摄影生意的利润，故选B项。 【29题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：然而，他对摄影的动机不仅仅是经济收益，因为他只是想与他人分享他所遇到的美。A. results in导致；B. arises from产生于；C. goes beyond超出；D. consists of组成。根据后文“as he simply wants to share the beauty”可知后文说的是他只是想与他人分享美，可推理出摩根对摄影的动机不仅仅是经济收益，go beyond符合语境，故选C项。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同第9题。A. recalls回想起；B. imagines想象；C. engages参与；D. encounters遇到。根据上文“Morgan has even established his own photography business”以及“he simply wants to share the beauty”可知摩根成立了自己的摄影生意，可推理出他想要分享他所遇到的美，故选D项。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他的作品获得了认可，他的一张照片被《国家地理》选中，在宾夕法尼亚州联邦展出。A. recognition认可；B. expectation期待；C. strength力量；D. assessment评估。根据后文“with one of his photos picked by National Geographic”可知后文说的是他的一张照片被《国家地理》选中，可推理出他的作品获得了认可，故选A项。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：同第11题。A. examination检查；B. display展示；C. investigation调查；D. exposure曝光。根据上文“his photos picked by National Geographic”可知他的照片被《国家地理》选中并展出，故选B项。 【33题详解】 考查介词词义辨析。句意：摩根的摄影已经成为他的体面，因为它让人们不再关注他的问题。A. for为了；B. up向上；C. into到……里面；D. past超过。根据后文“his issues”可知摩根的摄影让人们不再关注他身体上的问题，look past表示“超越，忽略”，符合语境，故选D项。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“他将会走出自己的道路，”他的母亲说。A. decision决定；B. living生活方式；C. way道路；D. fortune财富。根据上文“Morgan’s photography has become his having grace”可知摩根的摄影已经成为他的体面，可推理出摩根通过摄影走出了自己的道路，故选C项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：摩根建议我们所有人都尝试新事物，探索我们的极限以及我们想做的事情。A. principle原则；B. intelligence智力；C. ambition野心；D. limits极限。根据上文“try new things and explore our...and what we want to do”可知摩根建议人们尝试新事物以及我们想做的事，可推理出此处说的是摩根建议我们探索自己的极限，故选D项。 四、语法填空（每小题1.5分 共计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。 A new marketing trend has arisen in China, driving crowds to places ____36____ (recommend) on social media by young adventurers. Armed with just a smartphone and ____37____ eye for storytelling, the young are transforming lesser-known cities into must-see attractions. A group of university students, now known as the “Night Riding Army”, ____38____ (cycle) 50 kilometres to Kaifeng. Their recordings went viral. Young people are natural explorers, but their true power lies in how they share their experiences. When they discover something exciting, they don’t keep it to themselves. Instead, they capture it and post it on social media, ____39____ it can create a ripple (涟漪) effect. Vivid descriptions or mouth-watering food shots inspire ____40____ (follow). Many young travellers now plan trips ____41____(entire) based on recommendations from platforms like Xiaohongshu or Douyin. They search for the ____42____ (cool) spots, the best eats and the most beautiful backdrops. While the passion of youth is admirable, the Night Riding Army can cause problems. They serve as a reminder that viral trends need to be managed thoughtfully. By using social media wisely - sharing responsibly, ____43____ (respect) local communities and thinking ahead -our fearless adventurers can drive positive changes. Their posts can breathe new life ____44____ hidden destinations. With _____45_____ (creative) and care, these unexpected social media marketers can shape the future of travel. 【答案】36. recommended 37. an 38. cycled 39. where 40. followers 41. entirely 42. coolest 43. respecting 44 into 45. creativity 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍中国出现的一种新营销趋势，年轻人通过社交媒体推荐小众景点，将其变成热门打卡地，同时也指出该趋势带来的问题及应对办法。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：中国出现了一种新的营销趋势，吸引人们前往年轻冒险家在社交媒体上推荐的地方。“____ (recommend) on social media by young adventurers”作后置定语修饰places，recommend (推荐)是非谓语动词，与其逻辑主语places之间是被动关系，用过去分词表被动。故填recommended。 【37题详解】 考查冠词。句意：只需一部智能手机和善于讲故事的眼光，年轻人就能将不太知名的城市变成必去的景点。可数名词eye在句中表示“一种眼光”，泛指，且eye的发音以元音音素开头，应用不定冠词an修饰。故填an。 【38题详解】 考查时态。句意：一群现在被称为“夜骑军”的大学生骑行50公里到开封。cycle (骑行)是谓语动词，与主语A group of university students之间是主动关系，根据下文“went viral”可知，事情发生在过去，用一般过去时态。故填cycled。 【39题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：相反，他们捕捉这些信息并发布在社交媒体上，在那里它可以产生涟漪效应。“____ it can create a ripple (涟漪) effect”是非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词social media，关系词将其代入从句中作地点状语，用关系副词where引导该从句。故填where。 【40题详解】 考查名词。句意：生动的描述或令人垂涎的美食照片激发了追随者。可数名词follower(追随者)作动词inspire的宾语，结合语境，追随者众多，用复数形式。故填followers。 【41题详解】 考查副词。句意：现在，许多年轻旅行者完全根据小红书或抖音等平台的推荐来规划旅行。提示词修饰动词plan，用副词entirely作状语，意为“完全地”。故填entirely。 【42题详解】 考查形容词最高级。句意：他们寻找最酷的景点、最美味的食物和最美丽的背景。根据“the best eats and the most beautiful backdrops”可知，此处用形容词最高级coolest与后面的最高级并列，意为“最酷的”。故填coolest。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：通过明智地使用社交媒体——负责任地分享、尊重当地社区并提前思考——我们无畏的冒险家可以推动积极的改变。respect (尊重)与sharing、thinking并列，是非谓语动词，用动名词形式作by的宾语。故填respecting。 【44题详解】 考查介词。句意：他们的帖子可以为隐藏的目的地注入新的活力。breathe new life into...是固定短语，意为“给……注入新的活力”。故填into。 【45题详解】 考查名词。句意：凭借创造力和细心，这些意想不到的社交媒体营销者可以塑造旅游的未来。提示词作介词with的宾语，用名词creativity，意为“创造力”，不可数名词。故填creativity。 五、书信写作（15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你校学生会将举办主题为“My Unforgettable Story of Helping a Stranger”的英文演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括： (1)描述过程； (2)你的感想。 注 意 ： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 My Unforgettable Story of Helping a Stranger My name is Li Hua, and I’d like to share a memorable experience with you all. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 My Unforgettable Story of Helping a Stranger My name is Li Hua, and I’d like to share a memorable experience with you all.  One day, while walking home, I noticed an elderly man struggling to carry his groceries. Without hesitation, I approached him and offered to help. Grateful for my assistance, he smiled warmly as I carried his bags to a nearby bus stop. This simple act of kindness made me realize the importance of helping others in need. It not only brightened his day but also filled my heart with joy. From that moment, I understood that small actions can make a big difference in someone’s life. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一篇英语演讲稿，描述自己帮助陌生人的难忘故事并分享感悟。 【详解】1.词汇积累 注意：notice → give heed to 接近：approach → get close to 重要性：importance → significance 帮助某人：help sb. → give sb. a hand 2.句式拓展 简单句变强调句 原句：It not only brightened his day but also filled my heart with joy. 拓展句：Not only did it brighten his day but also it filled my heart with joy. 【点睛】【高分句型1】 Grateful for my assistance, he smiled warmly as I carried his bags to a nearby bus stop. (运用了as引导的时间状语从句) 【高分句型2】 From that moment, I understood that small actions can make a big difference in someone’s life. (运用了that引导的宾语从句) 六、书面表达（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。 As a student in the sixth grade, I started to observe how my peers were beginning to form distinct social groups. I was uncertain about where I fit in and found it challenging to find my place among them. Our teacher had introduced a unique assignment for the week: “secret friends.” She wrote each student’s name on a separate piece of paper, placed them in a glass container, and had us draw one without looking. The name we drew represented a classmate whom we were to support and befriend secretly over the course of the week. By the middle of the week, the assignment had evolved into a competition among us to determine whose secret friend would provide the most impressive gift. We left cards, pens, and even money for each other. It appeared that everyone was receiving thoughtful presents from their secret friends, except for me. On the final morning of our assignment, I entered the classroom and found a package waiting for me. Upon unwrapping it, I discovered a box of powder inside. The girls nearby laughed at my gift, which was made worse by the fact that the powder had already been opened. I attempted to put the embarrassing incident behind me, but during a break, when I was in the restroom, the same girls who had witnessed my reaction began to gossip about the poor choice of gift from my secret friend. In a moment of weakness, I joined in on the ridicule. “How thoughtless,” I heard myself say, “What could my friend have been thinking to give me such a useless gift? My grandmother wouldn’t even want it.” The girls laughed at my comments and quickly left the restroom. I stayed behind to wash my hands, letting the water flow through my fingers as I reflected on my words. It wasn’t characteristic of me to speak so harshly about someone else’s intentions. Paragraph 1： Then I saw my classmate Janet come out of a bathroom booth(厕所隔间)，tears streaming down her face. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2： Along with my apologies，I explained the reason. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Then I saw my classmate Janet come out of a bathroom booth (厕所隔间), tears streaming down her face. I rushed up to her and asked what was wrong. Seeing my worried look, Janet quietly said she had heard what I said about the powder. She went on explaining that she was my secret friend and would like to give me something special. She went to the flea market and saw the powder that she thought would be fancy. She had hoped I could like the gift, but it ended up embarrassing me instead. Instantly I realized that I should apologize. Along with my apologies I explained the reason. I sincerely told Janet that I didn’t mean what I said. I knew deep down that she just wanted to make me happy with her gift and I told her I understood. She really looked relieved after hearing my comforting explanation. Although the powder may not be what I wished, it was a thoughtful present that I knew Janet had tried her best to find. From then on, I appreciate any present I get even if it was not something I was expecting. All that matters is the thought behind it. 【解析】 【导语】本文以事件发展为线索展开，讲述了作者在班级活动中收到了不喜欢的礼物，被同学嘲笑感到尴尬而出言不逊，却没有意识到伤害了同学的感情。 【详解】1. 段落续写 ①由第一段首句内容“然后我看到我的同学珍妮特从浴室隔间出来，眼泪顺着她的脸流了下来。”可知，本段可以写作者上前询问情况，了解到珍妮特为了让作者感到高兴而努力寻找特殊的礼物，却让作者感到尴尬的故事。 ②由第二段首句内容“在道歉的同时，我解释了原因。”可知，本段可以写作者向珍妮特道歉并解释了原因，意识到尽管别人送的礼物不一定是自己喜欢的，但是重要的是礼物背后的意义。 2. 续写线索：看到珍妮特—询问情况—珍妮特努力为作者寻找特殊礼物—作者感到歉疚—解释原因并道歉—珍妮特心情好了很多—感触。 3. 词类激活 行为类 ①看到：spot/notice/see ②道歉：apologize/say sorry/make an apology ③懂得： understand/be aware of/learn 情绪类 ①担心的：worried/concerned ②真诚地：sincerely/genuinely ③安慰的：comforting/reassuring 【高分句型1】Seeing my worried look, Janet quietly said she had heard what I said about the powder. (运用了现在分词短语作状语及what引导的宾语从句) 【高分句型2】She went to the flea market and saw the powder that she thought would be fancy. (运用了that引导的定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 驻马店市高中高二下期第三次考试英语试题 注意事项：1.答卷前，请考生务必把自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2.作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。 3.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 4.满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟 一、听力选择题（每小题1分，共计20分） 1. What does the woman think causes her weight gain? A. Lack of exercise. B. Her poor digestion. C. Overeating. 2. What is the woman’s opinion on the apartment? A. It may cost her a lot of money. B. It’s not in a quiet environment. C. It’s far away from her company. 3. Where are the speakers? A. At home. B. At school. C. In a restaurant. 4. When will the speakers leave for the train station? A. At 8:30 p.m. B. At 7:30 p.m. C. At 6:30 p.m. 5. What is the weather like now? A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Dull. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6. How much did the woman save on the blouse? A. $150. B. $90. C. $60. 7. What does the man decide to do? A. Do a special promotion. B. Improve his dress sense. C. Keep an eye on some sales. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8. How did the woman feel a few days before the wisdom tooth extraction? A. Anxious. B. Relaxed. C. Excited. 9. Which clinic did the woman finally choose? A Modern Dental Care. B. Bright Smiles Clinic. C. City Dental Clinic. 10. What does the woman say about the procedure? A. It only took 20 minutes. B. The dentist was patient. C. It didn’t go smoothly. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 11. What sections are included in the woman’s yard? A. A fruit area and a vegetable area. B. A playing area and a cage for chickens. C. A playing area and a fruit area. 12. What fruit do the woman and her husband both enjoy eating? A. Apples. B. Peaches. C. Strawberries. 13. Why does the woman raise chickens? A. To make chicken dishes . B. To get some eggs. C. To let her son observe them. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 14. What does the man start his workday with? A. A routine meeting. B. Some cleaning. C. Some repair work. 15. Which of the following matters to a zookeeper according to the man? A. Realizing the way animals behave. B. Respecting colleagues’ boundaries. C. Overcoming loneliness at work. 16. What drives the man to work in his current job? A. The good pay. B. His love of animals. C. The chance to be educated. 17. What does the man like best about his current job? A. It’s very crazy. B. It’s less stressful than a desk job. C. It allows him to have new adventures every workday. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. How many British Life and Language classes do the students have per week? A Two. B. Three. C. Four. 19. When can the students meet the speaker in her office? A. On Mondays. B. On Wednesdays. C. On Fridays. 20. What does the speaker remind the students to do at the end of the talk? A. Remember her office hours. B. Bring the textbook. C. Avoid taking photos in class. 二、阅读理解（每小题2.5分 共计50分） Future Impact Challenge The Future Impact Challenge (FIC), hosted by the Applied Computing Foundation (ACF), encourages teens worldwide to impact the future of sustainability: This challenge focuses on applying “Computing” to solve real problems facing the planet and advocating responsible futuristic tech that builds a better world for all! Round 1 Requirements ·Survey ·Business Presentation ·Deliverable (应交付的产品) *All teams are eligible (合格的) to participate in this Round. Round 2 Requirements ·Video Demonstration ·User Reviews *Only Semi-finalists are eligible to participate in this Round. Round 3 Requirements ·Presentation ·Live Q & A *Only Finalists can participate in this Round. Prizes: Grand Winner Categories First Winner: USD 1000.00 cash prize Second Winner: USD 500.00 cash prize Third Winner: USD 300.00 cash prize Sponsor Category Winners (1517) We are proud to announce the following prizes, thanks to the generous support of our sponsor, 1517, a firm backing teen founders, dropouts, and deep tech scientists. This award will go to 3 overachieving FIC finalist teams. Winner 1: USD 1000.00 cash prize Winner 2: USD 500.00 cash prize Winner 3: USD 300.00 cash prize Finalists ·Invitation to Winners Gala ·Meeting other ACF teams, coaches, sponsors, advisors, etc. ·Opportunity to launch the product as an ACF startup team, post-competition, under the guidance of Silicon Valley experts ·Certificates (证书) of achievement Semi-Finalists All teams that quality for Round 2 (Semi-finalists) will receive certificates of appreciation. Eligibility: ·Each team can have 2～5 members. No individual participation is allowed, as this is a team event. ·Each team must have additional (1～2) coaches during the challenge. ·Team members should be in secondary class, aged 13-19. ·Teams must submit (提交) an original idea. 1. What is a requirement for the participants in Round 3? A. Providing user reviews. B. Conducting live Q&A. C. Designing a survey form. D. Developing a product. 2. What will all Semi-finalists receive? A. Cash prizes offered by 1517. B. Chances to become an ACF startup team. C. Certificates of appreciation. D. Face-to-face communication with other ACF coaches. 3. What might lead to a team being disqualified from the competition? A. Consisting of middle school students. B. Being made up of 3 members. C. Including no additional coaches. D. Submitting an original idea. After drawing blood and running a CT scan, the doctor asked, “What is a typical day like for you?” “I am a graduate with a tight schedule that usually keeps me at work late into the night,” I replied. Next, he turned to diet. I paused, “I only have coffee for breakfast. For lunch and dinner, I usually have fast food.” The doctor seemed aghast. He sighed heavily and continued to ask. As more questions followed about my stress levels, my unhealthy state began to sink in. It was easier to live a well-rounded life and stay healthy when I was an undergraduate. The cafeteria served healthy food options. And I had a group of friends to participate in social activities with. That all changed when I became a graduate. I lived off campus, and I didn’t have the time or energy to shop for groceries and cook. I didn’t spend as much time exercising and socializing. My drive to succeed blinded me to any potential problems with my lifestyle. Sometimes, I could feel that I was tired. But I continued on, giving my mind and body no rest, until my health problems worsened and drove me to the emergency room. That’s when the doctor peppered me with questions. He told me I had to change my lifestyle. No pill would fix my problems; eating well, exercising, and trying to minimize stress would be the only way. After that, I stopped working late into the night, and spent more time relaxing, sleeping, and preparing my own nutritious and healthy meals. Many times, I could hardly resist the urge to go back to my old routine. I placed sticky notes in my office and at home to remind myself that if I did that, I’d suffer consequences. Over time, I began to notice positive changes in my life. Now I have not only noticed improvements in my health, but I have found it easier to be productive at work. And I’m able to remain alert throughout the day. 4. What mainly caused the author’s health problems? A. Lack of exercise. B. Terrible daily routine. C Fewer food options. D. Less interaction with others. 5. What does the underlined word “aghast” in paragraph 1 mean? A. Shocked. B. Confused. C. Relieved. D. Disturbed. 6. How was the author’s life as a graduate? A. He found no friend in social activities. B. He was short of motivation to succeed. C. He invested much effort in his career. D. He had enough time to enrich himself. 7. What message does the author deliver? A. It’s never too late to pursue one’s dream. B. Sacrificing health for one’s career is unavoidable. C. Achieving success calls for devotion and patience. D. It’s possible to strike a balance between work and life. Wayfinding — the art of navigating (导航) using the wind, stars, ocean swells, and other environmental cues — was how sailors from the Marquesas Islands first discovered Hawaii more than 1500 years ago. These skills are helping to restore a sense of pride in Pacific Island culture and heritage. But beyond that, wayfinding holds surprising relevance for the rest of us landlubbing urbanites, even if we have no intention of crossing vast oceans in a canoe. Wayfinding is how humans have found their way for most of our existence. It’s what enabled the aboriginals, Arab nomads and Inuits to journey across monotonous (单调的) yet shifting landscapes of land, desert, and ice. Traditional navigation is about “using everything that’s provided to you in nature”, says Junior Coleman, who oversees sailing and seamanship in his own company. “We use all the elements and forces in nature — the sun, stars, moon, waves, currents, clouds and different animals. All of those.” One of Coleman’s favorite cues, for instance, is the North Star. “It’s very reliable when you sail north of the equator. As you go towards it, it appears to get higher in the sky, so it kind of corresponds with your latitude. Another cue is ocean swells — waves formed by permanent weather systems, such as trade winds, that can travel hundreds of miles. Subtle changes in their refraction patterns can indicate an island and its location. But learning to “read” such swells is one of the hardest skills to master — navigators often speak of lying down on their canoes to feel, rather than see, such waves. Coleman encourages everyone to give natural navigation a go, “I promise you, the brain just loves it,” he says, “there’s almost no other art that I can think of where you can exercise your brain in a fantastically positive way.” 8. What’s the function of the first paragraph? A. To put forward an argument. B. To introduce the topic of the text. C. To make readers think deeply. D. To describe a historical fact. 9. What does the second paragraph mainly talk about? A Junior Coleman succeeded in the journey across desert. B. Nature elements provide everything people need in navigation. C. Ancient people were good at finding ways in the wild. D. Traditional navigation has played a vital role throughout. 10. How to use waves to navigate according to the text? A. By observing the height of the waves. B. By noticing certain changes of the waves. C. By following the direction the waves go to. D. By lying down and listening to the waves. 11. What does Junior Coleman think of natural navigation? A. Mind-challenging. B. Potential-inspiring. C. Time-consuming. D. Logic-strengthening. Scientists have created a new material called COF-999 that can remove large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air. The yellow powder (粉末) works faster than other materials and can be used over and over again. The new material could play an important part in the fight against climate change. Currently, many scientists around the world are working on Direct Air Capture (DAC) to remove CO2 from the air and store it. But normally during the process, air is pulled across a material that can remove CO2 from it. One common material is limestone (石灰石), but the current methods of doing this are expensive and don’t capture (捕获) much CO2. To test COF-999, the scientists filled a small tube with the yellow powder and then piped air from outside their lab through the tube for 20 days. Though there was CO2 in the air outside, the air that came out of the tube had no carbon dioxide at all. The discovery was exciting for the scientists. COF-999 has more things that excite scientists. It captures CO2 about 10 times faster than other DAC materials. The researchers say that half a pound (about 230 grams) of the powder can pull as much CO2 from the air as a tree can. But unlike trees, COF-999 can capture CO2 even when it’s dark outside. Perhaps most importantly, COF-999 can be reused over and over again. The scientists have already tested reusing the material up to 300 times. They believe it could probably be reused thousands of times. The researchers are still working on COF-999, and hope that soon it will be able to remove twice as much carbon as it does now. The next big challenge is figuring out how to use COF-999 in a direct air capture system. The machine will have to be designed so that the yellow powder won’t blow away when air is pulled through the machine. The scientists believe COF-999 will be ready to use in DAC systems in about two years. 12. Why does the author mention climate change in paragraph 1? A. To increase people’s environmental awareness. B. To show the significance of creating COF-999. C. To ensure more funds to invest in environment. D. To explore the role of COF-999 in environment. 13. Which best describes using limestone as a material to remove CO2? A. Costly and inefficient. B. Simple and profitable. C. Insecure and complex. D. Limited and impractical. 14. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. The process of testing COF-999. B. The amount of COF-999 capturing CO2. C. The challenges of using COF-999. D. The advantages of COF-999 capturing CO2. 15. What is the author’s attitude to the prospect of COF-999? A. Critical. B. Objective. C. Optimistic. D. Cautious. You had the best intentions to study well before your exam, but you ended up getting distracted by other commitments, and now you have to study at the last minute. ____16____ Here are some strategies that can make last minute exam preparation more effective. Focus on your weak spots. Identifying your weak areas is crucial when you’re short on time. ____17____ By focusing on your weaknesses and using effective study techniques, you can improve your overall understanding and boost your confidence. Manage your workflow. Time management becomes even more critical when you’re studying at the last minute. Break your study session into manageable parts, dedicating specific time blocks to different subjects. This allows you to cover more ground without feeling overwhelmed. It’s also important to get rid of distractions during your study sessions. ____18____ ____19____ Creating an environment good for learning is crucial for effective last-minute studying. Find a quiet, well-lit space with minimal distractions. This could be a library, a study room, or even a cozy corner at home. Make sure you have your textbooks and any other necessary resources nearby. Consider personalizing your study area with motivational quotes, plants, or anything that helps you stay focused and positive. Explain what you’ve learned to a study mate. Studying with someone else can be beneficial to last- minute preparation. Explaining concepts and answering questions out loud helps improve your own understanding of the material. In addition, your partner may provide insights you haven’t considered before, enhancing your overall comprehension. ____20____ A. Optimize your study area. B. Get rid of your distractions. C. It’s a stressful situation, but fear not! D. Despite the stress, remember to have a balanced diet and stay healthy. E. This will help you stay focused and make the most of the time you have. F. Instead of trying to cover everything, prioritize the topics you find most challenging. G. So this process helps you remember better and gives you fresh ideas on difficult topics. 三、完形填空 （每小题1分 共计15分） Adam Wolfers believes that his son’s autism (自闭症) has a positive impact on his hobby of photography.10-year-old Morgan has always possessed a ___21___ eye for capturing the world around him through his camera. Diagnosed with autism at the age of3, Morgan has had a hard time ___22___ with others. ___23___ these difficulties, he has shown an exceptional talent for noticing details that ___24___ others. Morgan has found clarity and focus in nature, particularly in the vivid colors and shapes of plants, leading him to ___25___ the art of nature photography. Not ___26___ with merely capturing pictures, Morgan has even established his own photography business, becoming one of the top sellers in a local shop. ___27___ , he donates ten percent of his ___28___ to support autistic artists through the Blue Ribbon Arts Initiative. However, his motivation for photography ___29___ financial gain, as he simply wants to share the beauty he ____30____ with others. His work has gained ____31____ , with one of his photos picked by National geographic for ____32____ in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. His parents teared up as they told what his photography means. Morgan’s photography has become his having grace (体面) because it gets people to look ____33____ his issues. “He’s going to make his ____34____ ,” his mother said. Morgan advises all of us to try new things and explore our ____35____ and what we want to do. In other words, don’t be afraid to see things differently. 21. A. elegant B. typical C. unique D. optimistic 22 A. fighting B. interacting C. agreeing D. competing 23. A. Without B. For C. From D. Despite 24. A. escape B. hit C. touch D. depress 25. A. admire B. explore C. transform D. promote 26. A. amused B. familiar C. content D. bored 27. A. Remarkably B. Undoubtedly C. Accidentally D. Dramatically 28. A. salaries B. profits C. budgets D. expenses 29. A. results in B. arises from C. goes beyond D. consists of 30. A. recalls B. imagines C. engages D. encounters 31. A. recognition B. expectation C. strength D. assessment 32. A. examination B. display C. investigation D. exposure 33. A. for B. up C. into D. past 34. A. decision B. living C. way D. fortune 35. A. principle B. intelligence C. ambition D. limits 四、语法填空（每小题1.5分 共计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。 A new marketing trend has arisen in China, driving crowds to places ____36____ (recommend) on social media by young adventurers. Armed with just a smartphone and ____37____ eye for storytelling, the young are transforming lesser-known cities into must-see attractions. A group of university students, now known as the “Night Riding Army”, ____38____ (cycle) 50 kilometres to Kaifeng. Their recordings went viral. Young people are natural explorers, but their true power lies in how they share their experiences. When they discover something exciting, they don’t keep it to themselves. Instead, they capture it and post it on social media, ____39____ it can create a ripple (涟漪) effect. Vivid descriptions or mouth-watering food shots inspire ____40____ (follow). Many young travellers now plan trips ____41____(entire) based on recommendations from platforms like Xiaohongshu or Douyin. They search for the ____42____ (cool) spots, the best eats and the most beautiful backdrops. While the passion of youth is admirable, the Night Riding Army can cause problems. They serve as a reminder that viral trends need to be managed thoughtfully. By using social media wisely - sharing responsibly, ____43____ (respect) local communities and thinking ahead -our fearless adventurers can drive positive changes. Their posts can breathe new life ____44____ hidden destinations. With _____45_____ (creative) and care, these unexpected social media marketers can shape the future of travel. 五、书信写作（15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你校学生会将举办主题为“My Unforgettable Story of Helping a Stranger”的英文演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括： (1)描述过程； (2)你的感想。 注 意 ： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 My Unforgettable Story of Helping a Stranger My name is Li Hua, and I’d like to share a memorable experience with you all. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 六、书面表达（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。 As a student in the sixth grade, I started to observe how my peers were beginning to form distinct social groups. I was uncertain about where I fit in and found it challenging to find my place among them. Our teacher had introduced a unique assignment for the week: “secret friends.” She wrote each student’s name on a separate piece of paper, placed them in a glass container, and had us draw one without looking. The name we drew represented a classmate whom we were to support and befriend secretly over the course of the week. By the middle of the week, the assignment had evolved into a competition among us to determine whose secret friend would provide the most impressive gift. We left cards, pens, and even money for each other. It appeared that everyone was receiving thoughtful presents from their secret friends, except for me. On the final morning of our assignment, I entered the classroom and found a package waiting for me. Upon unwrapping it, I discovered a box of powder inside. The girls nearby laughed at my gift, which was made worse by the fact that the powder had already been opened. I attempted to put the embarrassing incident behind me, but during a break, when I was in the restroom, the same girls who had witnessed my reaction began to gossip about the poor choice of gift from my secret friend. In a moment of weakness, I joined in on the ridicule. “How thoughtless,” I heard myself say, “What could my friend have been thinking to give me such a useless gift? My grandmother wouldn’t even want it.” The girls laughed at my comments and quickly left the restroom. I stayed behind to wash my hands, letting the water flow through my fingers as I reflected on my words. It wasn’t characteristic of me to speak so harshly about someone else’s intentions. Paragraph 1： Then I saw my classmate Janet come out of a bathroom booth(厕所隔间)，tears streaming down her face. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2： Along with my apologies，I explained the reason. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$