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太行中学2024--2025学年第二学期第一次月考 高二英语试题 （考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分） 第一部分　听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节　(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What did the man just finish doing? A. Packing. B. Shopping. C. Showering. 2. Why does the man meet the woman? A. To apply for a job. B. To ask her for help. C. To sell her something. 3. How does the woman feel right now? A. Bored. B. Excited. C. Happy. 4. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Mother and son. B. Waitress and customer. C. Restaurant owner and gardener. 5. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Move to a new place. B. Help him move into the new house. C. Find more students to help her. 第二节　(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Where did the man spend his childhood? A. On a farm. B. In a small town. C. In a city. 7. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The man’s life. B. The man’s favorite animals. C. The woman’s future plan. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What period of history is the girl learning about now? A.The discovery of America. B. The 17th century American history. C. The American Civil War. 9. What is the girl’s trouble? A. She has no interest in history. B. Other students work harder than her. C. She finds it hard to remember details. 10. What does the boy agree to do? A. Do a quiz together. B. Help the girl study. C. Lend notes to the girl. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Who is included in the Family Membership? A. Four people of any age. B Two adults and two children. C. Two adults and any four children. 12. How much does the Family Plus Membership cost per year? A．$120. B．$160. C．$180. 13. Which membership might the man prefer? A. The Basic Membership. B. The Family Membership. C. The Family Plus Membership. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14.Where does the conversation take place? A．At a store. B．At school. C．At home. 15. How did the man get the mud? A. He went to the Dead Sea. B. He dug it up from the backyard. C. He bought it from an online company. 16. Why does the girl agree to use the mud? A. She wants her skin to feel younger. B. She has some skin problems. C. She has a bad mood. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What kind of club did Camille start? A．A community service club. B．A garden club. C．A nature club. 18. Which university will Camille go to? A．Yale. B．Harvard. C．Stanford. 19. What did students do in the garden program? A. They sold fruits and vegetables. B. They grew food for the poor. C. They did projects about how to protect nature. 20. When is the announcement probably being made? A. In the middle of the school year. B. Toward the end of the school year. C. At the beginning of a new school year. 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A So many stories, so little time. Our favorite book clubs for kids will ensure that your kid is reading the coolest picks on the bestseller list and beyond! Book Culture This community bookstore goes above and beyond to make itself a destination for reading and playing alike. In addition to its inviting children’s room, packed with puzzles, art supplies, clothing and toys, the store attracts kids with its weekend storytelling sessions (一段时间), often featuring guest appearances by authors popular with kids. Thalia Kids Book Club Kids stay in close touch with best-selling authors and participate in writing workshops and literary camps around the city. In the past, campers have met with big names like Norton Juster (The Phantom Tollboth) and Rebecca Stead (When You Reach Me). Camp runs July 14—Aug 8, Mon—Fri, 9 am—4 pm. One-week session $675. Ages 9 to 13. Dimenna’s Children’s History Museum This new 18,000 square-foot space is perfect for those who can’t resist good books, including new releases, small press collections, translated works and more. But the bookshop is not just a place to make purchases. The 160-seat auditorium, reading room and classroom space will welcome book lovers for a wide variety of events. All ages. The Center for Fiction In an effort to add a personal touch to reading, this 18,000 square-foot space offers its own take on a book club for schools in the area—completely free of charge. Readers are invited to meet the authors they’ve been reading in class, ask questions and learn about the stories in a welcoming environment. 1. Which is the best choice for a kid enjoying listening to stories? A. Book Culture. B. Thalia Kids Book Club. C. Dimenna’s Children’s History Museum. D. The Center for Fiction. 2 What can we infer about Norton Juster and Rebecca Stead from the text? A. They are fond of going camping. B. They are likely to be famous authors. C. They are founders of Thalia Kids Book Club. D. They are regular visitors to Thalia Kids Book Club. 3. What makes The Center for Fiction especially appealing to book lovers? A. It combines reading and playing. B. It offers free books to book lovers. C. It has a large number of books. D. It enables kids to communicate with their familiar authors. 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文，给喜欢读书的孩子们介绍了几家图书俱乐部。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Book Culture“书籍文化”部分第二句“In addition to its inviting children’s room, packed with puzzles, art supplies, clothing and toys, the store attracts kids with its weekend storytelling sessions (一段时间), often featuring guest appearances by authors popular with kids. (除了充满益智游戏、艺术用品、服装和玩具的儿童房，该店还举办了周末讲故事活动，经常邀请受孩子欢迎的作家客串，吸引孩子们。)”可知，这家书店邀请作家讲故事，因此喜欢听故事的孩子可以选择此地。故选A项。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据Thalia Kids Book Club“Thalia孩子图书俱乐部”部分一二句“Kids stay in close touch with best-selling authors and participate in writing workshops and literary camps around the city. In the past, campers have met with big names like Norton Juster (The Phantom Tollboth) and Rebecca Stead (When You Reach Me). (孩子们与畅销书作家保持密切联系，并参加城市各地的写作研讨会和文学营。在过去，露营者曾遇到过诺顿·贾斯特（Norton Juster）（《幽灵托尔伯特》）和丽贝卡·斯蒂德（Rebecca Stead）（《当你接近我》）这样的大人物。)”可知，这两个人都是著名作家。故选B项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据The Center for Fiction“小说中心”部分最后一句“Readers are invited to meet the authors they’ve been reading in class, ask questions and learn about the stories in a welcoming environment. (读者被邀请在课堂上与他们阅读过的作者见面，提问，并在欢迎的环境中了解故事。)”可知，在这里读者能够和作者交流沟通。故选D项。 B “The water will turn to steam, which will power cars.” “Yeah, that’s a really cool idea.” This conversation is part of a lesson about technologies that reduce planet-heating pollution. It was lectured by Kirstin Milks, a science teacher at Bloomington High School. Climate change is the story of today’s young people’s lives. But Milks says, “Our students need to know not just the stuff we hear about in the news, but also the actual difference we can make in our shared future.” Creativity is at the core of her lesson. After students learn the basics of climate engineering, they’re asked to come up with interesting wild ideas to slow global warming. In the first round of brainstorming, students imagine lots of ways to reflect light back into the atmosphere, like covering the desert in shiny glitter (闪光), Next, students are asked to consider the potential limitations and risks to their ideas. Take glitter in the desert for example: “How are we going to make sure that the glitter doesn’t get eaten by the rock pocket mouse... or snakes?” Milks asks. The students suggest making the glitter large and smooth enough so it won’t be eaten by animals or otherwise harm them. For their final assignment, students present their concepts, including their expected benefits and risks. Ben Kravitz, an assistant professor of earth and atmosphere science at Indiana University, who has carefully watched the whole lesson, says, “The neat thing about seeing all of these ideas come out of the classroom is it’s not ‘I can’t do it’. It’s ‘we can do it’. Humans, when they get together, can do amazing things. And that’s what gives me hope.” 4. What might be a purpose of Kirstin Milks’ lessons about climate change? A. To find innovative ways to power cars. B. To encourage students to read news critically. C. To make science basics more accessible to students. D. To inspire students to play their part for the society. 5. What does paragraph 5 mainly talk about? A. Procedures of the lesson. B. The core value of creativity. C. Potentials of different students. D. The key concept of solutions. 6. Which can best describe Kirstin Milks’ way of teaching? A. It prioritizes practical application. B. It focuses on theoretical knowledge. C. It encourages creative problem-solving. D. It highlights the risks of climate change. 7. Why does the author mention Ben Kravitz in the last paragraph? A. To prove Milks’ point. B. To praise Milks’ virtue. C. To support Milks’ practice. D. To express Milks’ hope. 【答案】4. D 5. A 6. C 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述的是一位高中科学老师设计的一节课，这节课让学生们有创造性地自己想各种解决气候变暖的办法，这样的课程不仅让学生受益匪浅，也受到了大学教授的高度评价。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。 根据第四段“Climate change is the story of today’s young people’s lives. But Milks says, “Our students need to know not just the stuff we hear about in the news, but also the actual difference we can make in our shared future.”(气候变化是当今年轻人生活的故事。但Milks说：“我们的学生不仅需要知道我们在新闻中听到的东西，还需要知道我们能为我们共同的未来所做的实际改变。”)”可推断出，Milks 期望学生不仅仅了解气候变化的现状，而且真正为改变现状做出自己应有的贡献。故选D。 【5题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第五段首句“Creativity is at the core of her lesson.(创造力是她课程的核心。)”及后文可知，本段介绍了学生在这个课堂的整个学习过程。首先是学生学习气候工程的相关基础知识，然后由学生头脑风暴各种缓解全球变暖问题的方法。第一轮中学生提出观点，然后老师提出这些观点具有哪些局限性和危险，学生再完善观点，最后学生们整理他们的观点。因此，第五段主要介绍了 Milks老师上课的步骤。故选A。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“Creativity is at the core of her lesson. After students learn the basics of climate engineering, they’re asked to come up with interesting wild ideas to slow global warming. (创造力是她课程的核心。在学生们学习了气候工程的基础知识之后，他们被要求提出一些有趣的疯狂的想法来减缓全球变暖。)”及后文可知，Milks课堂的核心是创造性，学生们首先被要求提出自己的想法，并想出解决问题的办法，然后学生们需要考虑想法背后的局限性和危险，最后学生们需要展示他们的概念，包括自己预设的好的方面和不好的方面。因此可以推断出 Milks在教学中是注重创造性解决问题的。故选C。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Ben Kravitz, an assistant professor of earth and atmosphere science at Indiana University, who has carefully watched the whole lesson, says, ‘The neat thing about seeing all of these ideas come out of the classroom is it’s not ‘I can’t do it’. It’s ‘we can do it’. Humans, when they get together, can do amazing things. And that’s what gives me hope.’”（印第安纳大学地球和大气科学助理教授Ben Kravitz仔细观察了整个课程后说：“看到所有这些想法从课堂上出来的有趣之处在于，这不是‘我不能做’，而是‘我们可以做’。人类在一起时可以做出惊人的事情。这就是给我希望的原因。”）可推知，作者提到Ben Kravitz是为了支持Milks的做法。故选C。 C ChatGPT and other generative AI tools have sparked concerns about replacing various workers. Writers, editors, and customer service representatives are among the people that could be affected. But some people are suggesting that AI might not reduce jobs as many people fear. Instead, the technology might turn out to be more like the technological developments of the past, such as the steam engine, electricity or the Internet. Nick Bunker, an economist at the Indeed Hiring Lab, believes AI will impact many jobs to some extent but also create new ones. AI gives machines the ability to perform tasks once thought to require human intelligence. The basic technology has existed in early versions for many years. Some reports say it began with a problem-solving computer program called Logic Theorist. The program was developed in the 1950s at what is now Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. More recent examples include voice assistants like Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa, or IBM’s chess-playing computer, Deep Blue, which defeated then-world champion Garry Kasparov in 1997. Sam Altman is chief of OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. He believes a lot of current jobs are at risk because of AI, and this is going to change the way that a lot of current jobs function. Suumit Shah, whose company, Dukaan, helps customers set up e-commerce sites to sell goods online, said the average amount of time it took to answer a customer’s question shrank from 1 minute 44 seconds to “instant”. The chatbot also cut the time needed to resolve problems from more than two hours to just over three minutes. Of course, the researchers also found that those who used the chatbot were 14 percent more productive than workers who did not use the chatbot. The workers who used AI took more calls and completed them faster. Alorica is a company in Irvine, Califomnia, which runs customer-service centers around the world. The company has introduced an AI translation tool that lets its representatives communicate with customers who speak any of 200 different languages and 75 dialects. 8. Why are Siri, Alexa and Deep Blue mentioned in Paragraph 2? A. To offer a proof. B. To make a prediction. C. To present a fact. D. To explain a rule. 9. What can we learn about AI according to Sam Altman? A. It helps the progress of technology. B. It causes economic losses. C. It brings a threat to some kinds of jobs. D. It performs tasks reserved for humans. 10. What does the last paragraph tell us? A. AI has a lasting impact on humans. B. AI helps improve people’s efficiency. C. AI may reduce jobs as many people fear. D. AI frees humans from tough work. 11. What is the central argument of the passage regarding the impact of AI on employment? A. AI will lead to widespread unemployment across all industries. B. AI will only affect certain sectors like customer service and writing. C. AI will transform existing jobs and create new opportunities, similar to past technological revolutions. D. AI is less effective than traditional methods and will not have a significant impact. 【答案】8. A 9. C 10. B 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。本文主要讨论了人工智能（AI）对就业影响。文章指出，虽然有人担忧AI会取代各种工作岗位，但有些人认为AI可能不会减少就业，反而可能会像过去的蒸汽机、电力或互联网等技术发展一样，对现有工作产生一定影响的同时也会创造新的就业机会。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。在第二段中“More recent examples include voice assistants like Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa, or IBM’s chess-playing computer, Deep Blue, which defeated then-world champion Garry Kasparov in 1997.(最近的例子包括苹果的Siri、亚马逊的Alexa等语音助手，以及IBM的国际象棋计算机“深蓝”（Deep Blue），后者在1997年击败了当时的世界冠军Garry Kasparov。)”可知，在第二段中提到Siri、Alexa和Deep Blue是为了证明AI已经存在并发展了多年，具有执行一些原本认为需要人类智能的任务的能力。这些例子是为了呈现一个事实，即AI技术的发展历程和现状即呈现一个证明。故选A。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中Sam Altman的话“He believes a lot of current jobs are at risk because of AI, and this is going to change the way that a lot of current jobs function.(他认为很多当前的工作都因为AI而面临风险，这将改变很多当前工作的运作方式。)”可知，他认为AI对一些工作构成了威胁即AI对一些工作带来了威胁。故选C。 【10题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Of course, the researchers also found that those who used the chatbot were 14 percent more productive than workers who did not use the chatbot. The workers who used AI took more calls and completed them faster.(当然，研究人员还发现，使用聊天机器人的员工的工作效率比不使用聊天机器人的员工高14%。使用人工智能的员工接听的电话更多，完成的速度也更快。)”可知，最后一段主要讲述了使用AI的聊天机器人如何提高工作效率，如回答客户问题的时间缩短、解决问题的时间减少，以及使用AI的工人生产力提高等。B选项“AI helps improve people’s efficiency.(人工智能有助于提高人们的效率。)”符合题意。故选B。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文尤其是第一段“But some people are suggesting that AI might not reduce jobs as many people fear. Instead, the technology might turn out to be more like the technological developments of the past, such as the steam engine, electricity or the Internet.(但一些人认为，人工智能可能不会像许多人担心的那样减少工作。相反，这项技术可能会更像过去的技术发展，比如蒸汽机、电力或互联网)”以及以及第 二 段“Nick Bunker, an economist at the Indeed Hiring Lab, believes AI will impact many jobs to some extent but also create new ones.(Indeed 招聘实验室的经济学家尼克・邦克认为，人工智能将在一定程度上影响许多工作，但也会创造新的工作)”可知，文章主要讨论了AI对就业的影响，并引用经济学家的观点指出AI虽然会对一些工作造成影响，但也会创造新的工作机会，类似于过去的技术革命。C选项“AI will transform existing jobs and create new opportunities, similar to past technological revolutions.( 人工智能将改变现有的工作岗位，创造新的机会，类似于过去的技术革命。)”指出AI将改变现有的工作并创造新的机会，类似于过去的技术革命，符合题意。故选C。 D In 2020, archaeologists unearthed six unusual stone objects in western Tibet, each with a pointed tip at one end and an eyelike opening at the other. Now, researchers conclude that the objects are stone sewing needles as much as 9,000 years old — the oldest stone tools made by grinding (磨) found on the Tibetan Plateau, where ancient people must have battled a severe climate to survive. The oldest needles are made of bone. Archaeologists have found some dating back about 50,000 years in Russia’s Denisova Cave. But before the discovery, the oldest stone needles were only 2,700 years old, found in Henan Province in China. The new find pushes the appearance of stone needles back more than 6,000 years. Only two of the six needles were undamaged, and eyes were preserved in four. Needle 1 — the longest, widest, and thickest one — bears deep marks running along its length on all sides, which is the characteristic of scraping (刮擦). These are hidden behind finer, multidirectional grinding marks, suggesting the needle was first scraped into shape and then ground to give it a tip. The top of the needle was drilled to form an eye. To confirm how the needles were made, the researchers attempted to copy them using the same material. The whole process took at least seven times longer than making softer bone needles. Yun Chen, a team member from Sichuan University, says, “Since they were harder than bone needles, we concluded that these stone needles may have been used to sew thicker materials, such as a tent.” The team made admirable efforts, says Francesco d’Errico from the University of Bordeaux. But he thinks the tips of the “needles” are not fine enough for sewing. The fact that some of the needles are made of talc (滑石) is another knock against the needle theory, he says, because talc is too soft to pierce tough materials. Some also wonder about a third possibility that the objects were tools to make fishing nets, given the site is close to a lake. 12. What is the importance of the 2020 discovery? A. It revises the history of stone needles in China. B. It corrects misunderstandings about the Tibetan Plateau. C. It proves the widespread use of needles in ancient times. D. It shows ancient people’s struggle against severe conditions. 13. What does the underlined word “These” in paragraph 3 refer to? A. The eyes of the needles. B. The deep marks of scraping. C. The two undamaged needles. D. The different sides of needles. 14. What conclusion did the researchers reach? A. Stone needles appeared after bone needles. B. Bone needles were strong enough to sew tents. C. Bone needles are harder to make than stone needles. D. Stone needles were likely used for tougher materials. 15. What is Francesco d’Errico’s attitude towards the conclusion made by the researchers? A. Unclear. B. Doubtful. C. Carefree. D. Supportive. 【答案】12. A 13. B 14. D 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在西藏西部发现的9000年前的石制缝纫针这一考古发现，并探讨了这些石针的制作工艺、用途以及考古学家对其功能的不同看法。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“In 2020, archaeologists unearthed six unusual stone objects in western Tibet, each with a pointed tip at one end and an eyelike opening at the other.(2020年，考古学家在西藏西部出土了6件不同寻常的石器，每件都有一端是尖的，另一端是眼睛状的开口)”以及第二段“The oldest needles are made of bone. Archaeologists have found some dating back about 50,000 years in Russia’s Denisova Cave. But before the discovery, the oldest stone needles were only 2,700 years old, found in Henan Province in China. The new find pushes the appearance of stone needles back more than 6,000 years.(最古老的针是用骨头做的。考古学家在俄罗斯的丹尼索瓦洞穴中发现了一些可以追溯到大约5万年前的东西。但在此之前，最古老的石针只有2700年的历史，是在中国河南省发现的。这一新发现将石针的出现时间推到了6000多年前)”可知，这一新发现将石针的出现时间推到了6000多年前，所以2020年发现的重要性是修正了中国石针的历史。故选A项。 【13题详解】 词句猜测题。根据前文“Only two of the six needles were undamaged, and eyes were preserved in four. Needle 1 — the longest, widest, and thickest one — bears deep marks running along its length on all sides, which is the characteristic of scraping (刮擦).(六根针中只有两根没有损坏，四根的眼睛被保存了下来。1号针是最长、最宽、最粗的针，针身两侧都有深痕，这是刮痕的特征)”可知，these为代词，指代前文提到的事，此处应是指代针身两侧的深痕。故选B项。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“To confirm how the needles were made, the researchers attempted to copy them using the same material. The whole process took at least seven times longer than making softer bone needles. Yun Chen, a team member from Sichuan University, says, “Since they were harder than bone needles, we concluded that these stone needles may have been used to sew thicker materials, such as a tent.”(为了证实这些针是如何制成的，研究人员试图用相同的材料复制它们。整个过程花费的时间至少是制作软骨针的7倍。来自四川大学的团队成员陈云说：“由于它们比骨针更硬，我们得出结论，这些石针可能被用来缝制更厚的材料，比如帐篷。”)”可推知，研究人员认为石针可能被用来制作更坚硬的材料。故选D项。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“The team made admirable efforts, says Francesco d’Errico from the University of Bordeaux. But he thinks the tips of the “needles” are not fine enough for sewing. The fact that some of the needles are made of talc (滑石) is another knock against the needle theory, he says, because talc is too soft to pierce tough materials.(波尔多大学的Francesco d 'Errico说，这个团队做出了令人钦佩的努力。但他认为，“针”的尖端不够细，不适合缝纫。他说，一些针是由滑石粉制成的，这是对针理论的另一个冲击，因为滑石粉太软了，无法刺穿坚硬的材料)”可知，Francesco d 'Errico认为“针”的尖端不够细，不适合缝纫。由此推知，Francesco d 'Errico对研究者得出的结论持怀疑态度。故选B项。 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Literature is a term used to describe written and sometimes spoken material. It most commonly refers to works of the creative imagination, including poetry, drama, fiction, nonfiction, and in some instances, journalism, and songs. What Is Literature? Generally speaking, literature represents the culture and tradition of a language or a nation. ___16___ It's clear that the accepted definition of literature is constantly changing and evolving. For many, the word literature suggests a higher art form. Merely putting words on a page doesn't necessarily mean creating literature. A common standard is the accepted body of works for a given author. Literary Fiction vs. Genre Fiction _____17_____Genre fiction includes types such as mystery, science fiction, western, romance, thriller, and horror. It typically does not have as much character development as literary fiction and is read for entertainment, escapism, and plots. Literary fiction explores themes common to the human condition and uses symbolism and other literary devices to convey the author's viewpoint on his or her chosen themes. ____18____ The main character typically comes to a realization or changes in some way during the course of a literary novel. _____19_____ Works of literature, at their best, provide a kind of blueprint(蓝图) of human society. From the writings of ancient civilizations such as Egypt and China to Greek philosophy and poetry, from the epics of Homer to the plays of William Shakespeare, from Jane Austen and Charlotte Bronte to Maya Angelou, works of literature give insight and context to all the world's societies. In this way, literature is more than just a historical or cultural artifact. ____20____ A. Why Is Literature Important? B. How To Create Literature? C. The concept is difficult to precisely define, though many have tried. D. It can serve as an introduction to a new world of experience. E. Some definitions also separate literary fiction from “genre fiction. ” F. Literary fiction involves getting into the minds of the characters and experiencing their relationships with others. G. The differences in types do not mean that literary writers are better than genre fiction writers, just that they operate differently. 【答案】16. C 17. E 18. F 19. A 20. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文，介绍了文学的定义，类型和重要性。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Generally speaking, literature represents the culture and tradition of a language or a nation.(一般来说，文学代表了一种语言或一个民族的文化和传统)”以及后文“It's clear that the accepted definition of literature is constantly changing and evolving. For many, the word literature suggests a higher art form. Merely putting words on a page doesn't necessarily mean creating literature. A common standard is the accepted body of works for a given author.(很明显，公认的文学定义是不断变化和发展的。对许多人来说，文学这个词意味着一种更高的艺术形式。仅仅把文字写在一页纸上并不一定意味着创造文学。一个共同的标准是对一个特定的作者所接受的作品)”可知，后文提到公认的文学定义是不断变化和发展的，故本句应该表达文学的概念很难精确定义。故C选项“这个概念很难精确定义，尽管很多人已经尝试过了”符合语境，故选C。 【17题详解】 根据小标题“Literary Fiction vs. Genre Fiction(文学小说vs类型小说)”可知，此段内容主要介绍文学的两种类型。故E选项“一些定义也将文学小说与“类型小说”分开”符合语境，故选E。 【18题详解】 根据后文“The main character typically comes to a realization or changes in some way during the course of a literary novel.(在一部文学小说中，主人公通常会以某种方式实现或改变)”可知，此处主要介绍文学小说的特征，与下文衔接。故F选项“文学小说包括进入人物的思想，体验他们与他人的关系”符合语境，故选F。 【19题详解】 根据本段内容“Works of literature, at their best, provide a kind of blueprint(蓝图) of human society. From the writings of ancient civilizations such as Egypt and China to Greek philosophy and poetry, from the epics of Homer to the plays of William Shakespeare, from Jane Austen and Charlotte Bronte to Maya Angelou, works of literature give insight and context to all the world's societies. In this way, literature is more than just a historical or cultural artifact.(文学作品，在最好的情况下，提供了一种人类社会的蓝图。从埃及和中国等古代文明的著作到希腊哲学和诗歌，从荷马史诗到威廉·莎士比亚的戏剧，从简·奥斯汀和夏洛特·勃朗特到玛雅·安杰卢，文学作品为世界所有社会提供了洞察力和背景。因此，文学不仅仅是一种历史或文化的产物)”可知，本段主要讲述文学的作用，表明文学的重要性。故A选项“文学为什么重要？”符合语境，故选A。 【20题详解】 根据上文“In this way, literature is more than just a historical or cultural artifact.(因此，文学不仅仅是一种历史或文化的产物)”可知，此处衔接文学也可以充当新世界经验的介绍。故D选项“它可以作为一个新的经验世界的介绍”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和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 When our daughter proposed we take her on an adventure, I immediately thought of a piece of advice from a friend, ____21____ taking children “to the wildest spaces they can find”. I had no idea at all about that. Nevertheless, after ____22____ our essentials, we drove a car and began our ____23____ travel. Soon we entered the scenic countryside, and my ____24____ excitement filled the air. Suddenly, we found a cave. Feeling thrilled, we decided to explore further. Equipped with flashlights, we ____25____ it with great caution. Inside, the cave opened up, revealing a breathtaking underground world. Shocked at the natural beauty, we determined to make the most of this ____26____ find. As we walked along the side of the cave, we were greeted by ____27____ rock. When we continued, a dim (暗淡的) light ____28____ ahead, accompanied by unsettling sounds. My daughter grabbed my hand as we ____29____ unsure whether to continue. However, after a moment of inner struggle, we _____30_____ ourselves and pressed on towards the light. When we emerged from the cave, a _____31_____ came into our sight. The unsettling sounds we had heard were just the wind rustling the leaves. Listened to the birds’ _____32_____, we took in the beauty of nature. It was an obvious _____33_____ that sometimes, exploring the unknown can lead to astonishing _____34_____. This adventurous trip of conquering fear had also _____35_____ us to a place beyond our imagination, creating memories that would last a lifetime 21. A. imagining B. keeping C. admitting D. suggesting 22. A. taking over B. packing up C. checking on D. putting aside 23. A. cultural B. impossible C. unforgettable D. romantic 24. A. daughter’s B. friend’s C. husband’s D. neighbor’s 25. A. entered B. found C. built D. decorated 26. A. temporary B. normal C. accidental D. different 27. A. soul-stirring B. life-changing C. awe-inspiring D. mind-bending 28. A. responded B. appeared C. turned D. gathered 29. A. hesitated B. recovered C. finished D. escaped 30. A. rewarded B. expressed C. doubted D. steeled 31. A. forest B. river C. flower D. fish 32. A. feathers B. calls C. claws D. nests 33. A. marker B. foundation C. destination D. reminder 34. A. growth B. discovery C. success D. record 35. A. invited B. exposed C. brought D. supported 【答案】21. D 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. A 26. C 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. A 32. B 33. D 34. B 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者一家人的探险之旅，他们探索了一个洞穴，最终走出洞穴，看到了美丽的森林，这次冒险之旅也让作者一家人意识到，探索未知有时会带来惊人的发现。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我们的女儿提议我们带她去冒险时，我立刻想到了一个朋友的建议，建议带孩子们“去他们能找到的最狂野的地方”。A. imagining想象；B. keeping保持；C. admitting承认；D. suggesting建议。根据前文“a piece of advice from a friend”可知，这是朋友的建议，建议带孩子们去“他们能找到的最狂野的地方”。故选D。 【22题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：尽管如此，在收拾好必需品后，我们开车开始了难忘的旅行。A. taking over接管；B. packing up打包，收拾；C. checking on核实，检查；D. putting aside搁置。根据后文“our essentials, we drove a car and began our ____ travel”可知，开始旅行之前要先收拾好必需品。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：尽管如此，在收拾好必需品后，我们开车开始了难忘的旅行。A. cultural文化的；B. impossible不可能的；C. unforgettable难忘的；D. romantic浪漫的。根据最后一段中“creating memories that would last a lifetime”可知，这次旅行给作者留下了终身难忘的记忆。故选C。 【24题详解】 考查名词所有格辨析。句意：很快，我们进入了风景如画的乡村，我女儿的兴奋之情弥漫在空气中。A. daughter’s女儿的；B. friend’s朋友的；C. husband’s丈夫的；D. neighbor’s邻居的。根据前文“When our daughter proposed we take her on an adventure”可知，是女儿提议去冒险，然后作者开车带女儿去旅行，此处指女儿的兴奋之情。故选A。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们配备了手电筒，非常谨慎地进去了。A. entered进入；B. found发现；C. built建造；D. decorated装饰。根据前文“we found a cave. Feeling thrilled, we decided to explore further.”可知，作者一家人发现了一个洞穴，并决定进一步探索，所以他们进入了洞穴。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们对自然美景感到震惊，决定充分利用这个意外的发现。A. temporary暂时的；B. normal正常的；C. accidental意外的；D. different不同的。根据前文“Suddenly, we found a cave.”和“Inside, the cave opened up, revealing a breathtaking underground world. Shocked at the natural beauty”可知，发现洞穴是偶然发生的，洞内的美景让人震惊，这些都是意外的发现。此处指“决定充分利用这个意外的发现”。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我们沿着洞穴的一边走时，我们看到了令人惊叹的岩石。A. soul-stirring惊心动魄的，激动人心的；B. life-changing改变人生的；C. awe-inspiring令人惊叹的，使人敬畏的；D. mind-bending致幻的，使极度兴奋的，难以想象的。根据前文“revealing a breathtaking underground world”以及“Shocked at the natural beauty”可知，洞内景象令人惊叹，岩石也是如此，都展现出令人震撼的自然之美；此处指“当我们沿着洞穴的一边走时，令人惊叹的岩石映入眼帘”。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我们继续前进时，前方出现了一束微弱的光，伴随着令人不安的声音。A. responded回应；B. appeared出现；C. turned转弯，转身；D. gathered聚集。根据前文“a dim (暗淡的) light”和后文“ahead”可知，前方出现了一束微弱的光。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我女儿抓住我的手，我们犹豫不决，不知道该不该继续。A. hesitated犹豫；B. recovered恢复；C. finished完成；D. escaped逃跑。根据后文“unsure whether to continue”可知，不确定是否要继续，作者和女儿犹豫不决。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，经过片刻的内心挣扎，我们鼓足勇气，继续向那束光走去。A. rewarded奖励；B. expressed表达；C. doubted怀疑；D. steeled使准备应对 （不愉快之事），使坚强地做（或面对）。根据后文“pressed on towards the light”可知，虽然感到不安，但作者和女儿鼓足了勇气，下定决心继续向那束光走去。steel“使准备应对 (不愉快之事)，使坚强地做（或面对）”符合语境。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我们走出洞穴时，一片森林映入眼帘。A. forest森林；B. river河流；C. flower花朵；D. fish鱼。根据后文“The unsettling sounds we had heard were just the wind rustling the leaves.”可知，作者听到的是树叶沙沙作响的声音，由此推知，作者走出了洞穴，看到了一片森林。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：听着鸟儿的叫声，我们欣赏着大自然的美景。A. feathers羽毛；B. calls叫声；C. claws爪子；D. nests巢穴。根据前文可知，出了洞穴进入了深林，结合“Listened to the birds’”可知，听到鸟儿的叫声。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这会提醒我们，有时，探索未知会带来惊人的发现。A. marker标记，标识；B. foundation基础；C. destination目的地；D. reminder提醒物，引起回忆的事物。前文“It”指作者一行探索洞穴却意外发现森林的事情，结合后文“that sometimes, exploring the unknown can lead to astonishing ____ ”可知，作者认为这件事情会让人想到“探索未知会带来惊人的发现”，所以它是一个提醒物（reminder）。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这明显提醒我们，有时，探索未知会带来惊人的发现。A. growth成长；B. discovery发现；C. success成功；D. record记录。根据前文可知，作者一行的冒险之旅首先是在风景优美的乡村意外发现一个山洞，进一步探索又在走出山洞时意外发现森林，结合“exploring the unknown can lead to astonishing”可知，作者感悟探索未知会带来惊人的发现。故选B。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这次征服恐惧的冒险之旅也把我们带到了一个超乎想象的地方，创造了将持续一生的记忆。A. invited邀请；B. exposed暴露；C. brought带来；D. supported支持。根据后文“to a place beyond our imagination”可知，这次冒险之旅把作者一家人带到了一个超乎想象的地方。故选C。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的词，如有括号提示，请以提示词的正确形式填空。 The term Xuan paper first appeared in On Famous Paintings through the Ages, a book written by Tang Dynasty scholar Zhang Yanyuan, ___36___ he described Xuan paper as an ideal carrier for calligraphy and painting. Handmade Xuan paper from Jingxian county, East China’s Anhui province, ___37___ (list) as a gift to the imperial court then for its supreme quality. During the Tang and Song Dynasties Xuan paper reached its peak of ___38___ (popular) and quality. The traditional craft of making Xuan paper is extremely ___39___ (demand). Sandalwood bark, a plant native to southern China, ___40___ (go) through 108 procedures over the course of three years before it can transform into fine Xuan paper. The flow of ink determines the output of Chinese art and Xuan paper outshines others with its excellent ability ___41___ (give) full play to ink. Different proportions of bark to straw during the paper-making process can create different canvases (画布) best suited for artistic expression in freehand ink paintings or calligraphy. The unique quality of Xuan paper is ___42___ (high) valued in the world of Chinese calligraphy and painting. Xuan paper is very resistant ___43___ damage brought by time. It is this durability ___44___ has made the preservation of many valuable works from ancient China possible. The long history, unique craftsmanship, and high quality of Xuan paper have made it a ____45____ (treasure) cultural heritage of China. 【答案】36. where 37. was listed 38. popularity 39. demanding 40. goes 41. to give 42. highly 43. to 44. that 45. treasured 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了宣纸的历史、制作工艺、特性及其在中国书画艺术中的重要地位，旨在向读者普及关于宣纸的知识。 【36题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：“宣纸”一词首见于唐代学者张彦远所著的《历代名画记》一书中，张彦远在其中将宣纸描述为书法和绘画的理想载体。这里为定语从句的关系词，先行词为“On Famous Paintings through the Ages”，在非限制性定语从句中担当地点状语，用关系副词where引导。故填where。 【37题详解】 考查谓语动词。句意：产自中国华东安徽省泾县的手工宣纸，因其品质上乘，曾被列为进献皇宫的贡品。分析句子成分可知，空处考查谓语动词；根据“then”可推测，本句时态为一般过去时；主语为“Handmade Xuan paper”，单数，和动词“list”之间为被动关系。故填was listed。 38题详解】 考查名词。句意：在唐宋时期，宣纸达到了其流行度和品质的巅峰。分析句子成分可知，空处为名词形式担当宾语。故填popularity。 【39题详解】 考查形容词。句意：制作宣纸的传统工艺要求极高。分析句子成分可知，空处为形容词形式担当表语，意为“要求高的”。故填demanding。 【40题详解】 考查谓语动词。句意：原产于中国南方的檀香树皮，需要经过三年时间、108道工序，方能制成优质的宣纸。分析句子成分可知，空处考查谓语动词；根据上下文可知，本句时态为一般现在时；主语为“Sandalwood bark”，单数，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。故填goes。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：墨水的流动决定着中国艺术作品的呈现效果，而宣纸以其充分发挥墨水性能的卓越能力而脱颖而出。分析句子成分可知，空处考查非谓语动词担当名词“ability”的后置定语，用动词不定时形式。故填to give。 【42题详解】 考查副词。句意：宣纸的独特品质在中国书画界备受推崇。分析句子成分可知，空处考查副词形式修饰动词，意为“高度地”，用副词“highly”。故填highly。 【43题详解】 考查固定搭配。句意：宣纸非常耐用，不易受损。根据句意可知，空处考查固定搭配：be resistant to，意为“对……有抵抗力”，符合句意。故填to。 【44题详解】 考查强调句型。句意：正是这种耐久性，使得许多中国古代珍贵作品的保存成为可能。分析句子成分可知，空处考查强调句型：it is…that…，意为“正是……使……”，符合句意。故填that。 【45题详解】 考查形容词。句意：宣纸悠久的历史、独特的工艺和高品质，使其成为中国的宝贵文化遗产。分析句子成分可知，空处考查形容词形式修饰名词“heritage”，意为“宝贵的”。故填treasured。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 上周你校组织了“非遗进校园”的活动，请你写一篇短文向校报投稿题目已给出，不计入总词数。 Tips: The Intangible Cultural heritage (Wood-carving, Traditional Chinese painting, Calligraphy, Tea-culture, Sugar-figure blowing, etc) 内容包括： 1．活动目的 2．活动过程 3．你的感想和收获 注意：1．写作词数应为80词左右； 2．可适当增加细节，使行文完整。 A campaign on campus themed “The Intangible Cultural Heritage” ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 A campaign on campus themed “The Intangible Cultural Heritage” A campaign on campus themed “The Intangible Cultural Heritage” was held in our school last week with the aim of promoting traditional Chinese culture. The activities featured various forms of art such as wood-carving, traditional Chinese painting, calligraphy, tea-culture, and sugar-figure blowing. Students and teachers actively participated, learning from skilled artisans and enjoying hands-on experiences. Personally, I was deeply impressed by the craftsmanship involved and gained a profound appreciation for our rich cultural heritage. The event not only enriched my knowledge but also strengthened my cultural identity. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一篇短文向校报投稿，描述学校组织的“非遗进校园”活动，包括活动目的、过程和个人感想。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 举办：hold→organize 促进：promote→advance 活动：activity→event 丰富：enrich→expand 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：A campaign on campus themed “The Intangible Cultural Heritage” was held in our school last week with the aim of promoting traditional Chinese culture. 拓展句：A campaign on campus, which was themed “The Intangible Cultural Heritage”, was held in our school last week with the aim of promoting traditional Chinese culture. 【点睛】[高分句型1] Students and teachers actively participated, learning from skilled artisans and enjoying hands-on experiences.(运用了现在分词作伴随状语) [高分句型2] The event not only enriched my knowledge but also strengthened my cultural identity.(运用了not only...but also...句型) 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。 Most people don’t remember how they learn to read and write because it happens to them naturally. Writing just means turning thoughts into words on a page. But it is a completely different story if you are born with Dyslexia, a learning disability which affects skills involved in reading, spelling and writing. Writing is a big challenge for these kids and unfortunately, I was one of them. When in kindergarten, I was always struggling with my writing. For example, I used to misspell beautiful. Never could I quite remember that the e went before the a. It annoyed my teacher very much for I happened to love using beautiful a lot. If I was going to use the word so much she figured the least I could do was spelling it right. My mom complained that I just didn’t try hard. Every time I got my paper back, I dared not open it because I knew it must be full of red lines and a disappointing “C”. Two years later, I came to a primary school, still with far satisfying writing. But a new teacher, Mrs. White came to my life. In my eyes, she was very beautiful. She had bright blue eyes, short dark hair, red lips and fair skin, as beautiful as Snow White. Actually, I don’t remember much about what we learned in her class, but my mother once told me that we used to write articles a lot. And I would bring back what I wrote and she would look at it and see there were so many mistakes, both in grammar and spelling. But there were no red corrections, always a star and sometimes even a “Good”, which would make my heart cry with happiness. I always looked forward to the next writing class. It worried my mother, though, thinking Mrs. White was an irresponsible teacher. So one day when she went in to meet Mrs White for one of those Parent-Teacher meetings, she asked her why she never corrected my mistakes and why she never red-pencilled in the wrong spellings of words or grammatical errors. 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。 Mrs. White smiled and said she didn’t focus on my mistakes. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I went to her office, asking shyly whether I could attend the writing competition. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Mrs. White smiled and said she didn’t focus on my mistakes. Instead, she encouraged me to express my thoughts and ideas freely through writing. She believed that by focusing on the positive aspects of my writing, I would eventually gain the confidence to work on improving the areas where I needed help. Mrs. White’s approach was revolutionary and effective. Under her guidance, I started to enjoy writing, and my skills improved significantly.  I went to her office, asking shyly whether I could attend the writing competition. To my surprise, she not only agreed but also encouraged me to participate. She said that I had come a long way and that my writing skills were much better now. She believed that participating in a competition would give me an opportunity to showcase my talents and inspire others who might be struggling with similar challenges. Mrs. White’s support and encouragement were instrumental in my success as a writer. I will always be grateful to her for her guidance and support. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了在作者患有阅读障碍，写作总是很吃力。在作者上小学的时候，遇到一位新老师怀特太太，没有“负责”地在作者的作业本上打上很多红叉叉来纠正作者的拼写和语法错误，她保护了作者那珍贵的好奇心，使作者对文字一直充满激情的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“怀特太太笑着说她没有把注意力放在我的错误上。”可知，第一段可描写怀特太太解释为什么不纠正作者的错误并鼓励作者写作。 ②由第二段首句内容“我去了她的办公室，不好意思地问她我能不能参加写作比赛。”可知，第二段可描写怀特太太鼓励作者参加比赛，最终作者成为一名作家。 2.续写线索：解释——鼓励——收获信心————提高——参加比赛——成为作家——感谢 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①.提高：improve/promote ②.专注于：focus on /concentrate on ③.参加：participate /take part 情绪类 ①. 惊讶：surprise / astonishment/ amazement ②. 感谢：be grateful to /show my appreciation 【点睛】[高分句型1]. She believed that by focusing on the positive aspects of my writing, I would eventually gain the confidence to work on improving the areas where I needed help.（运用了that引导的宾语从句和where引导的定语从句） [高分句型2]. She believed that participating in a competition would give me an opportunity to showcase my talents and inspire others who might be struggling with similar challenges. （运用了that引导的宾语从句和who引导的定语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 太行中学2024--2025学年第二学期第一次月考 高二英语试题 （考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分） 第一部分　听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节　(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What did the man just finish doing? A Packing. B. Shopping. C. Showering. 2. Why does the man meet the woman? A. To apply for a job. B. To ask her for help. C. To sell her something. 3. How does the woman feel right now? A. Bored. B. Excited. C. Happy. 4. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Mother and son. B. Waitress and customer. C. Restaurant owner and gardener. 5. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Move to a new place. B. Help him move into the new house. C. Find more students to help her. 第二节　(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Where did the man spend his childhood? A. On a farm. B. In a small town. C. In a city. 7. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The man’s life. B. The man’s favorite animals. C. The woman’s future plan. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What period of history is the girl learning about now? A.The discovery of America. B. The 17th century American history. C. The American Civil War. 9. What is the girl’s trouble? A. She has no interest in history. B. Other students work harder than her. C. She finds it hard to remember details. 10. What does the boy agree to do? A. Do a quiz together. B. Help the girl study. C. Lend notes to the girl. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Who is included in the Family Membership? A. Four people of any age. B. Two adults and two children. C. Two adults and any four children. 12. How much does the Family Plus Membership cost per year? A．$120. B．$160. C．$180. 13. Which membership might the man prefer? A. The Basic Membership. B. The Family Membership. C. The Family Plus Membership. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14.Where does the conversation take place? A．At a store. B．At school. C．At home. 15. How did the man get the mud? A. He went to the Dead Sea. B. He dug it up from the backyard. C. He bought it from an online company. 16. Why does the girl agree to use the mud? A. She wants her skin to feel younger. B. She has some skin problems. C. She has a bad mood. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What kind of club did Camille start? A．A community service club. B．A garden club. C．A nature club. 18. Which university will Camille go to? A．Yale. B．Harvard. C．Stanford. 19. What did students do in the garden program? A. They sold fruits and vegetables. B. They grew food for the poor. C. They did projects about how to protect nature. 20. When is the announcement probably being made? A. In the middle of the school year. B Toward the end of the school year. C. At the beginning of a new school year. 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A So many stories, so little time. Our favorite book clubs for kids will ensure that your kid is reading the coolest picks on the bestseller list and beyond! Book Culture This community bookstore goes above and beyond to make itself a destination for reading and playing alike. In addition to its inviting children’s room, packed with puzzles, art supplies, clothing and toys, the store attracts kids with its weekend storytelling sessions (一段时间), often featuring guest appearances by authors popular with kids. Thalia Kids Book Club Kids stay in close touch with best-selling authors and participate in writing workshops and literary camps around the city. In the past, campers have met with big names like Norton Juster (The Phantom Tollboth) and Rebecca Stead (When You Reach Me). Camp runs July 14—Aug 8, Mon—Fri, 9 am—4 pm. One-week session $675. Ages 9 to 13. Dimenna’s Children’s History Museum This new 18,000 square-foot space is perfect for those who can’t resist good books, including new releases, small press collections, translated works and more. But the bookshop is not just a place to make purchases. The 160-seat auditorium, reading room and classroom space will welcome book lovers for a wide variety of events. All ages. The Center for Fiction In an effort to add a personal touch to reading, this 18,000 square-foot space offers its own take on a book club for schools in the area—completely free of charge. Readers are invited to meet the authors they’ve been reading in class, ask questions and learn about the stories in a welcoming environment. 1. Which is the best choice for a kid enjoying listening to stories? A. Book Culture. B. Thalia Kids Book Club. C. Dimenna’s Children’s History Museum. D. The Center for Fiction. 2. What can we infer about Norton Juster and Rebecca Stead from the text? A. They are fond of going camping. B. They are likely to be famous authors. C. They are founders of Thalia Kids Book Club. D. They are regular visitors to Thalia Kids Book Club. 3. What makes The Center for Fiction especially appealing to book lovers? A. It combines reading and playing. B. It offers free books to book lovers. C. It has a large number of books. D. It enables kids to communicate with their familiar authors. B “The water will turn to steam, which will power cars.” “Yeah, that’s a really cool idea.” This conversation is part of a lesson about technologies that reduce planet-heating pollution. It was lectured by Kirstin Milks, a science teacher at Bloomington High School. Climate change is the story of today’s young people’s lives. But Milks says, “Our students need to know not just the stuff we hear about in the news, but also the actual difference we can make in our shared future.” Creativity is at the core of her lesson. After students learn the basics of climate engineering, they’re asked to come up with interesting wild ideas to slow global warming. In the first round of brainstorming, students imagine lots of ways to reflect light back into the atmosphere, like covering the desert in shiny glitter (闪光), Next, students are asked to consider the potential limitations and risks to their ideas. Take glitter in the desert for example: “How are we going to make sure that the glitter doesn’t get eaten by the rock pocket mouse... or snakes?” Milks asks. The students suggest making the glitter large and smooth enough so it won’t be eaten by animals or otherwise harm them. For their final assignment, students present their concepts, including their expected benefits and risks. Ben Kravitz, an assistant professor of earth and atmosphere science at Indiana University, who has carefully watched the whole lesson, says, “The neat thing about seeing all of these ideas come out of the classroom is it’s not ‘I can’t do it’. It’s ‘we can do it’. Humans, when they get together, can do amazing things. And that’s what gives me hope.” 4. What might be a purpose of Kirstin Milks’ lessons about climate change? A. To find innovative ways to power cars. B. To encourage students to read news critically. C. To make science basics more accessible to students. D. To inspire students to play their part for the society. 5. What does paragraph 5 mainly talk about? A. Procedures of the lesson. B. The core value of creativity. C. Potentials of different students. D. The key concept of solutions. 6. Which can best describe Kirstin Milks’ way of teaching? A. It prioritizes practical application. B. It focuses on theoretical knowledge. C. It encourages creative problem-solving. D. It highlights the risks of climate change. 7. Why does the author mention Ben Kravitz in the last paragraph? A. To prove Milks’ point. B. To praise Milks’ virtue. C. To support Milks’ practice. D. To express Milks’ hope. C ChatGPT and other generative AI tools have sparked concerns about replacing various workers. Writers, editors, and customer service representatives are among the people that could be affected. But some people are suggesting that AI might not reduce jobs as many people fear. Instead, the technology might turn out to be more like the technological developments of the past, such as the steam engine, electricity or the Internet. Nick Bunker an economist at the Indeed Hiring Lab, believes AI will impact many jobs to some extent but also create new ones. AI gives machines the ability to perform tasks once thought to require human intelligence. The basic technology has existed in early versions for many years. Some reports say it began with a problem-solving computer program called Logic Theorist. The program was developed in the 1950s at what is now Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. More recent examples include voice assistants like Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa, or IBM’s chess-playing computer, Deep Blue, which defeated then-world champion Garry Kasparov in 1997. Sam Altman is chief of OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. He believes a lot of current jobs are at risk because of AI, and this is going to change the way that a lot of current jobs function. Suumit Shah, whose company, Dukaan, helps customers set up e-commerce sites to sell goods online, said the average amount of time it took to answer a customer’s question shrank from 1 minute 44 seconds to “instant”. The chatbot also cut the time needed to resolve problems from more than two hours to just over three minutes. Of course, the researchers also found that those who used the chatbot were 14 percent more productive than workers who did not use the chatbot. The workers who used AI took more calls and completed them faster. Alorica is a company in Irvine, Califomnia, which runs customer-service centers around the world. The company has introduced an AI translation tool that lets its representatives communicate with customers who speak any of 200 different languages and 75 dialects. 8. Why are Siri, Alexa and Deep Blue mentioned in Paragraph 2? A. To offer a proof. B. To make a prediction. C. To present a fact. D. To explain a rule. 9. What can we learn about AI according to Sam Altman? A. It helps the progress of technology. B. It causes economic losses. C. It brings a threat to some kinds of jobs. D. It performs tasks reserved for humans. 10. What does the last paragraph tell us? A. AI has a lasting impact on humans. B. AI helps improve people’s efficiency. C. AI may reduce jobs as many people fear. D. AI frees humans from tough work. 11. What is the central argument of the passage regarding the impact of AI on employment? A. AI will lead to widespread unemployment across all industries. B. AI will only affect certain sectors like customer service and writing. C. AI will transform existing jobs and create new opportunities, similar to past technological revolutions. D. AI is less effective than traditional methods and will not have a significant impact. D In 2020, archaeologists unearthed six unusual stone objects in western Tibet, each with a pointed tip at one end and an eyelike opening at the other. Now, researchers conclude that the objects are stone sewing needles as much as 9,000 years old — the oldest stone tools made by grinding (磨) found on the Tibetan Plateau, where ancient people must have battled a severe climate to survive. The oldest needles are made of bone. Archaeologists have found some dating back about 50,000 years in Russia’s Denisova Cave. But before the discovery, the oldest stone needles were only 2,700 years old, found in Henan Province in China. The new find pushes the appearance of stone needles back more than 6,000 years. Only two of the six needles were undamaged, and eyes were preserved in four. Needle 1 — the longest, widest, and thickest one — bears deep marks running along its length on all sides, which is the characteristic of scraping (刮擦). These are hidden behind finer, multidirectional grinding marks, suggesting the needle was first scraped into shape and then ground to give it a tip. The top of the needle was drilled to form an eye. To confirm how the needles were made, the researchers attempted to copy them using the same material. The whole process took at least seven times longer than making softer bone needles. Yun Chen, a team member from Sichuan University, says, “Since they were harder than bone needles, we concluded that these stone needles may have been used to sew thicker materials, such as a tent.” The team made admirable efforts, says Francesco d’Errico from the University of Bordeaux. But he thinks the tips of the “needles” are not fine enough for sewing. The fact that some of the needles are made of talc (滑石) is another knock against the needle theory, he says, because talc is too soft to pierce tough materials. Some also wonder about a third possibility that the objects were tools to make fishing nets, given the site is close to a lake. 12. What is the importance of the 2020 discovery? A. It revises the history of stone needles in China. B. It corrects misunderstandings about the Tibetan Plateau. C. It proves the widespread use of needles in ancient times. D. It shows ancient people’s struggle against severe conditions. 13. What does the underlined word “These” in paragraph 3 refer to? A. The eyes of the needles. B. The deep marks of scraping. C. The two undamaged needles. D. The different sides of needles. 14. What conclusion did the researchers reach? A Stone needles appeared after bone needles. B. Bone needles were strong enough to sew tents. C. Bone needles are harder to make than stone needles. D. Stone needles were likely used for tougher materials. 15. What is Francesco d’Errico’s attitude towards the conclusion made by the researchers? A. Unclear. B. Doubtful. C. Carefree. D. Supportive. 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Literature is a term used to describe written and sometimes spoken material. It most commonly refers to works of the creative imagination, including poetry, drama, fiction, nonfiction, and in some instances, journalism, and songs. What Is Literature? Generally speaking, literature represents the culture and tradition of a language or a nation. ___16___ It's clear that the accepted definition of literature is constantly changing and evolving. For many, the word literature suggests a higher art form. Merely putting words on a page doesn't necessarily mean creating literature. A common standard is the accepted body of works for a given author. Literary Fiction vs. Genre Fiction _____17_____Genre fiction includes types such as mystery, science fiction, western, romance, thriller, and horror. It typically does not have as much character development as literary fiction and is read for entertainment, escapism, and plots. Literary fiction explores themes common to the human condition and uses symbolism and other literary devices to convey the author's viewpoint on his or her chosen themes. ____18____ The main character typically comes to a realization or changes in some way during the course of a literary novel. _____19_____ Works of literature, at their best, provide a kind of blueprint(蓝图) of human society. From the writings of ancient civilizations such as Egypt and China to Greek philosophy and poetry, from the epics of Homer to the plays of William Shakespeare, from Jane Austen and Charlotte Bronte to Maya Angelou, works of literature give insight and context to all the world's societies. In this way, literature is more than just a historical or cultural artifact. ____20____ A Why Is Literature Important? B. How To Create Literature? C. The concept is difficult to precisely define, though many have tried. D. It can serve as an introduction to a new world of experience. E. Some definitions also separate literary fiction from “genre fiction. ” F. Literary fiction involves getting into the minds of the characters and experiencing their relationships with others. G. The differences in types do not mean that literary writers are better than genre fiction writers, just that they operate differently. 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和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 When our daughter proposed we take her on an adventure, I immediately thought of a piece of advice from a friend, ____21____ taking children “to the wildest spaces they can find”. I had no idea at all about that. Nevertheless, after ____22____ our essentials, we drove a car and began our ____23____ travel. Soon we entered the scenic countryside, and my ____24____ excitement filled the air. Suddenly, we found a cave. Feeling thrilled, we decided to explore further. Equipped with flashlights, we ____25____ it with great caution. Inside, the cave opened up, revealing a breathtaking underground world. Shocked at the natural beauty, we determined to make the most of this ____26____ find. As we walked along the side of the cave, we were greeted by ____27____ rock. When we continued, a dim (暗淡的) light ____28____ ahead, accompanied by unsettling sounds. My daughter grabbed my hand as we ____29____ unsure whether to continue. However, after a moment of inner struggle, we _____30_____ ourselves and pressed on towards the light. When we emerged from the cave, a _____31_____ came into our sight. The unsettling sounds we had heard were just the wind rustling the leaves. Listened to the birds’ _____32_____, we took in the beauty of nature. It was an obvious _____33_____ that sometimes, exploring the unknown can lead to astonishing _____34_____. This adventurous trip of conquering fear had also _____35_____ us to a place beyond our imagination, creating memories that would last a lifetime 21. A. imagining B. keeping C. admitting D. suggesting 22. A. taking over B. packing up C. checking on D. putting aside 23. A. cultural B. impossible C. unforgettable D. romantic 24. A. daughter’s B. friend’s C. husband’s D. neighbor’s 25. A. entered B. found C. built D. decorated 26. A. temporary B. normal C. accidental D. different 27. A. soul-stirring B. life-changing C. awe-inspiring D. mind-bending 28. A. responded B. appeared C. turned D. gathered 29. A. hesitated B. recovered C. finished D. escaped 30. A. rewarded B. expressed C. doubted D. steeled 31. A. forest B. river C. flower D. fish 32. A. feathers B. calls C. claws D. nests 33. A. marker B. foundation C. destination D. reminder 34. A. growth B. discovery C. success D. record 35. A. invited B. exposed C. brought D. supported 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的词，如有括号提示，请以提示词的正确形式填空。 The term Xuan paper first appeared in On Famous Paintings through the Ages, a book written by Tang Dynasty scholar Zhang Yanyuan, ___36___ he described Xuan paper as an ideal carrier for calligraphy and painting. Handmade Xuan paper from Jingxian county, East China’s Anhui province, ___37___ (list) as a gift to the imperial court then for its supreme quality. During the Tang and Song Dynasties Xuan paper reached its peak of ___38___ (popular) and quality. The traditional craft of making Xuan paper is extremely ___39___ (demand). Sandalwood bark, a plant native to southern China, ___40___ (go) through 108 procedures over the course of three years before it can transform into fine Xuan paper. The flow of ink determines the output of Chinese art, and Xuan paper outshines others with its excellent ability ___41___ (give) full play to ink. Different proportions of bark to straw during the paper-making process can create different canvases (画布) best suited for artistic expression in freehand ink paintings or calligraphy. The unique quality of Xuan paper is ___42___ (high) valued in the world of Chinese calligraphy and painting. Xuan paper is very resistant ___43___ damage brought by time. It is this durability ___44___ has made the preservation of many valuable works from ancient China possible. The long history, unique craftsmanship, and high quality of Xuan paper have made it a ____45____ (treasure) cultural heritage of China. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 上周你校组织了“非遗进校园”的活动，请你写一篇短文向校报投稿题目已给出，不计入总词数。 Tips: The Intangible Cultural heritage (Wood-carving, Traditional Chinese painting, Calligraphy, Tea-culture, Sugar-figure blowing, etc) 内容包括： 1．活动目的 2．活动过程 3．你的感想和收获 注意：1．写作词数应为80词左右； 2．可适当增加细节，使行文完整。 A campaign on campus themed “The Intangible Cultural Heritage” ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Most people don’t remember how they learn to read and write because it happens to them naturally. Writing just means turning thoughts into words on a page. But it is a completely different story if you are born with Dyslexia, a learning disability which affects skills involved in reading, spelling and writing. Writing is a big challenge for these kids and unfortunately, I was one of them. When in kindergarten, I was always struggling with my writing. For example, I used to misspell beautiful. Never could I quite remember that the e went before the a. It annoyed my teacher very much for I happened to love using beautiful a lot. If I was going to use the word so much she figured the least I could do was spelling it right. My mom complained that I just didn’t try hard. Every time I got my paper back, I dared not open it because I knew it must be full of red lines and a disappointing “C”. Two years later, I came to a primary school, still with far satisfying writing. But a new teacher, Mrs. White came to my life. In my eyes, she was very beautiful. She had bright blue eyes, short dark hair, red lips and fair skin, as beautiful as Snow White. Actually, I don’t remember much about what we learned in her class, but my mother once told me that we used to write articles a lot. And I would bring back what I wrote and she would look at it and see there were so many mistakes, both in grammar and spelling. But there were no red corrections, always a star and sometimes even a “Good”, which would make my heart cry with happiness. I always looked forward to the next writing class. It worried my mother, though, thinking Mrs. White was an irresponsible teacher. So one day when she went in to meet Mrs White for one of those Parent-Teacher meetings, she asked her why she never corrected my mistakes and why she never red-pencilled in the wrong spellings of words or grammatical errors. 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。 Mrs. White smiled and said she didn’t focus on my mistakes. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I went to her office, asking shyly whether I could attend the writing competition. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $