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铁路中学校2024—2025学年高二下第一次月考试题 高二(下)英语试题 (时间: 120分钟; 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75 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 does the woman suggest they should do? A. Cross at the high B. Take the shortcut. C. Wait for a bus. 2. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. In a kitchen. B. In a market. C. In a garden. 3. What type of business is Kentucky’s? A. A chain restaurant. B. A local eatery. C. A family - owned factory. 4 How does the woman feel? A. Surprised. B. Relieved. C. Regretful. 5. What is probably the cause of the woman’s problem? A. Anxiety and stress. B. Irregular sleep schedule. C. Lack of exposure to natural light. 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. 听下面一段对话, 回答第6和第7题. 6. Why does the woman talk to the man? A. To bring up a new issue. B. To give him an assignment. C. To provide feedback on his work. 7. What does the woman highlight about the advertisement? A. The date. B. The location. C. The event. 听下面一段对话, 回答第8至第10题. 8. Why have customers made complaints? A. The payment takes a long time. B. The parking lot is too small. C. Machine errors often occur. 9. What does the man think about the machines? A. They are over budget. B. They may cause new troubles. C. They will cut down on expenses. 10. What does Natalie suggest? A. Hiring a parking attendant. B. Discussing with a superior. C. Rescheduling an afternoon meeting. 听下面一段对话, 回答第11至第13题. 11. What subject does Jenny have at 9 in the morning? A. English. B. Math. C. Science. 12. Why does the woman agree to go to the library? A. She can return some books. B. She can prepare for her exams. C. She can meet the man for lunch. 13. What does the man imply about his swimming skills? A. He is a professional swimmer. B. He needs practice to stay in shape. C. He hasn’t gone swimming for a while. 听下面一段对话, 回答第14至第17题. 14. What was Jerry’s reaction to his holiday in Australia? A. He was blamed for careless driving, B. He was excited about the experience. C. He was uncomfortable with the journey. 15. How does the woman describe real travel? A. It can be tough. B. It should be leisurely. C. It helps recover from work. 16. Why does the man think some people become travel writers? A. They want to enrich their experiences. B. They are attracted by different cultures. C. They try to escape their responsibilities 17. What might the woman do to deeply understand a country? A. Visit more cities. B. Read about the place. C. Interact with local people. 听下面一段独白, 回答第18至第20题. 18. At what time of day do office workers typically experience sleepiness? A. Around 3: 00 pm. B. During lunchtime. C. At the start of work. 19. How does Tim and Jerry’s support its employees’ nap needs? A. By allowing them to nap at their desks. B. By providing a nap room with beds. C. By offering a 30-minute break after lunch. 20. According to Mr. Lin, what happens when he is sleepy at work? A. He forgets some tasks. B. He struggled with accuracy. C. He feels less motivated to work. 第二部分阅读(共两节, 满分50分) 第一节(共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项. A Music offers performances that touch our souls and resonate through melodies. Here are some upcoming concerts awaiting music enthusiasts. Candlelight The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight are a band of classical musicians from the UnitedKingdom who transform rock and metal songs into dark symphonies. The group of 14 musicians regularly performs amazing concerts as they turn songs by Nirvana, Linkin Park and more into swirling, dark rhapsodies. FEB.24 Monday, 08:00 PM Kalamazoo, MI. Kalamazoo State Theatre Hauser As a solo classical cellist, he has performed in over 40 countries and has played in some of the most important venues on the planet, from the Amsterdam Concertgebouw to Buckingham Palace. Hauser’s career blew up beyond the classical world when he and friend Sulic uploaded a cover of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” to YouTube and it became a hit. FEB.16, Sunday, 07:00 PM Prior Lake, MN. Mystic Lake Casino Hotel Trivium Driving guitar solos and attractive rhythms make up the heavy metal produced by Orlando-based metalcore outfit Trivium. Since their start in 2000, the four-member band has sold more than a million albums. Their most recent effort, “Vengeance Falls,” landed at No.15 on The Billboard 200, as well as in the Top 10 on Japanese and Australian album charts. APR.01, Tuesday, 06:30 PM Seattle, WA. Paramount Theatre Cody Jinks A Cody Jinks concert is first and foremost a party, where the whole audience gets involved in singing along and creating an atmosphere of fun and community. Seeing Cody Jinks onstage, you get a sense of what it must have felt like to catch outlaw country legends like Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson back in the 1970s when their raw-boned brand of country music was hitting folks for the first time. MAR.14, Friday, 07:00 PM New Orleans, LA. Mahalia Jackson Theatre 1. What made Hauser well-known outside the classical music world? A. The ranking on The Billboard. B. The cooperation with Linkin Park. C. The music tour across 40 countries. D. The cover of a song on social media. 2. What can the audience expect at a Cody Jinks concert? A. A classical music experience. B. A feast of rock and metal songs. C. A chance to enjoy silent listening. D. An interactive and fun atmosphere. 3. Which performance will you enjoy if you’re available in April? A. Candlelight. B. Hauser. C. Trivium. D. Cody Jinks. 【答案】1. D 2. D 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四场即将到来的音乐会。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Hauser部分中“Hauser’s career blew up beyond the classical world when he and friend Sulic uploaded a cover of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” to YouTube and it became a hit. (当豪瑟和他的朋友苏利奇将迈克尔·杰克逊的《犯罪高手》翻唱版上传到YouTube并成为热门时，他的事业在古典音乐界之外爆发了)”可知，豪瑟在社交媒体上翻唱(cover)的一首歌使他在古典音乐界之外广为人知。故选D项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Cody Jinks部分中“A Cody Jinks concert is first and foremost a party, where the whole audience gets involved in singing along and creating an atmosphere of fun and community. (科迪·金克斯的音乐会首先是一场派对，全场观众都会一起唱歌，营造出一种有趣和有归属感的氛围)”可知，观众在科迪·金克斯的音乐会上可以期待一个互动且有趣的氛围。故选D项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Trivium部分中“APR.01, Tuesday, 6:30 PM (4月1日，周二，下午6:30)”可知，如果你在4月有空，可以欣赏Trivium的演出。故选C项。 B As the first-ever Chinese captain to compete in the Vendee Globe, known as one of the world’s toughest endurance challenges, Olonne on Sunday in the 10th edition of the legendary solo, non-stop, around-the-world yacht race. Born in Pingdu, north China’s Shandong Province, Xu encountered two life-changing events at the age of 12 — seeing the sea for the first time and losing his lower left arm due to a fireworks accident. “Losing my arm taught me perseverance, and from then on, I wanted to push my own limits. Discovering the sea opened a new path for me,” Xu said. Always athletic, he first excelled in track and field before discovering a lifelong passion for sailing. His talent and determination led him to represent China in sailing at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics. “Sailing isn’t just about competing; it’s about constantly learning and exploring the sea,” he explained. Over time, Xu gained recognition both in Route du Rhum transatlantic solo race and went on to complete China’s first double-hulled circumnavigation. Now, his participation in the Vendee Globe marks a historic milestone as he becomes the first Chinese sailor to compete in a field traditionally dominated by European captains. “Being the first Chinese sailor here is more than a personal achievement. It’s about inspiring others to see beyond obstacles and to explore what’s possible,” Xu said. Asked about his goal in this year’s race, Xu emphasized the importance I’ll aim to place in the middle of the pack,” he stated confidently. 4. Why did Xu Jingkun pursue a career in sailing? A. He wanted to use his athletic background. B. He hoped to win the Vendee Globe race. C. He aimed to compete with excellent European sailors. D. He was influenced by his injury and seeing the sea. 5. What is one of Xu Jingkun’s major achievements? A. Winning the Route du Rhum transatlantic race. B. Competing in the first Vendee Globe race. C. Representing China at the Paris Olympics. D. Completing China’s first double-hulled circumnavigation. 6. Which of the following best describes Xu Jingkun’s character? A. Ambitious and generous. B. Strong-willed and exploratory. C. Creative and hard-working. D. Cautious and conservative. 7. What is the best title for this passage? A. A Chinese Sailor’s Inspiring Journey B. Breaking Records in Chinese Sailing C. A New Path to Vendee Globe Race D. Overcoming Physical Limitations in Sports 【答案】4. D 5. D 6. B 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了中国首位参加Vendee Globe帆船赛的船长徐京坤的事迹，包括他的个人背景、成长经历、对帆船运动的热爱以及他在帆船运动领域取得的成就。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段““Losing my arm taught me perseverance, and from then on, I wanted to push my own limits. Discovering the sea opened a new path for me,” Xu said.(徐京坤说：“失去手臂教会了我要坚持不懈，从那时起，我就想要挑战自己的极限。发现大海则为我开启了一条新的道路。”)”可知，他左臂受伤让他学会坚持并且想要挑战自我极限，看到大海为他开启了新的道路，这两个因素促使他投身帆船事业。故选D。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Over time, Xu gained recognition both in Route du Rhum transatlantic solo race and went on to complete China’s first double-hulled circumnavigation.(随着时间的推移，徐京坤在朗姆酒之路跨大西洋单人帆船赛中获得认可，并且继而完成了中国首次双体船环球航行。)”可知，徐京坤的一项主要成就是完成了中国首次双体船环球航行。故选D。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段““Losing my arm taught me perseverance, and from then on, I wanted to push my own limits. Discovering the sea opened a new path for me,” Xu said.(徐京坤说：“失去手臂教会了我要坚持不懈，从那时起，我就想要挑战自己的极限。发现大海则为我开启了一条新的道路。”)”可知，他是个意志坚定的人；根据文章最后一段““Being the first Chinese sailor here is more than a personal achievement. It’s about inspiring others to see beyond obstacles and to explore what’s possible,” Xu said.(徐京坤说：“作为来到这里的首位中国水手，这不仅仅是个人的一项成就。它关乎激励其他人超越障碍，去探索各种可能性。”)”可知，他是个具有探索精神的人。故选B。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，文章主要围绕中国船长徐京坤展开，讲述了他因儿时经历开启帆船运动生涯，在不同帆船赛事中取得成绩以及参与旺代环球帆船赛这一具有历史意义的事件，重点体现了他一路走来的经历以及这些经历所带来的激励作用。选项A“Chinese Sailor’s Inspiring Journey（一位中国水手的鼓舞人心的旅程）”能够很好地概括文章主旨。故选A。 C With the global population increasing, the demand for meat is putting pressure on the environment. To tackle this issue, artificial meat, also known as cultured meat, is emerging as a sustainable alternative. In recent years, Chinese scientists have made significant progress in this field, combining cutting-edge biotechnology with traditional food science. At the core of artificial meat production is cellular agriculture, a process that grows animal cells in a controlled environment. In one groundbreaking experiment conducted by researchers at Nanjing Agricultural University, muscle stem cells were extracted from a pig. These cells were then placed in a nutrient-rich solution (溶液) designed to mimic the environment inside an animal’s body, matching the conditions needed for the cells to grow. Over several weeks, the cells multiplied and formed muscle fibers, resulting in a small piece of lab-grown meat. The research team faced several challenges during the process. For example, they had to adjust the nutrient solution to ensure the cells grew efficiently. Additionally, they experimented with different bioreactor designs to create the right texture and taste for the meat. After months of trial and error, the team successfully produced a piece of pork that closely resembled traditional meat in both flavor and appearance. To test its quality, the artificial meat was cooked and tasted by a group of volunteers. The results were promising: most participants could not distinguish it from conventional meat. This breakthrough could reduce greenhouse gas emissions and land use associated with traditional meat production. However, artificial meat still has hurdles to overcome, such as high production costs and public acceptance. Despite these challenges, China’s achievements in artificial meat technology are paving the way for a more sustainable future. 8. What is the main purpose of producing artificial meat? A. To provide a cheaper alternative. B. To develop meat with better taste. C. To address environmental problems. D. To promote biotechnology innovations. 9. What challenge did the researchers face during the process? A. Testing meat quality. B. Harvesting animal cells. C. Achieving proper meat features. D. Measuring cell growth efficiency. 10. What can be inferred about the future of artificial meat? A. It will take the place of traditional meat. B. It may take time to gain widespread approval. C. China will lead the global market in this field. D. High production costs will no longer be an issue. 11. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. The Future of Meat Production B. China’s Advance in Cultured Meat C. Green Benefits of Lab-Grown Meat D. Challenges Posed by Artificial Meat 【答案】8. C 9. C 10. B 11. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。随着全球肉类需求给环境施压，人造肉成为可持续选择。中国科学家在该领域取得进展，虽面临挑战，但为更可持续未来奠定基础 。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“With the global population increasing, the demand for meat is putting pressure on the environment. To tackle this issue, artificial meat, also known as cultured meat, is emerging as a sustainable alternative.(随着全球人口的增长，对肉类的需求给环境带来了压力。为了解决这个问题，人造肉，也被称为培养肉，正在作为一种可持续的替代品出现。)”可知，生产人造肉的主要目的是解决环境问题。故选C项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Additionally, they experimented with different bioreactor designs to create the right texture and taste for the meat.(此外，他们尝试了不同的生物反应器设计，以创造出合适的肉的质地和味道。)”可知，研究人员在这个过程中面临的挑战是实现合适的肉的特征，如质地和味道。故选C项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“However, artificial meat still has hurdles to overcome, such as high production costs and public acceptance.(然而，人造肉仍有障碍需要克服，比如高生产成本和公众接受度。)”可知，人造肉要获得广泛认可可能还需要时间。故选B项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文特别是第一段中“In recent years, Chinese scientists have made significant progress in this field, combining cutting-edge biotechnology with traditional food science.(近年来，中国科学家在这一领域取得了重大进展，将尖端生物技术与传统食品科学相结合。)”可知，文章主要讲述了中国科学家在人造肉领域取得的重大进展，包括实验过程、面临的挑战以及取得的成果等。所以B选项China’s Advance in Cultured Meat(中国在培养肉方面的进展) 作为标题最合适。故选B项。 D Social media has had an immeasurable impact on the world. It has increased interconnectivity and sped up the spread of information, but its biggest impact of all might be the changes it has made to language. Dozens of terms and phrases have originated on social media. “Selfie” was named word of the year by the Oxford English Dictionary in 2013. Two years later, the “Face with Tears of Joy” emoji became their “word” of the year. There are many more examples of social media slang (俚语) included in the dictionary. Besides, words like “hashtag” and “lol” have become ordinary, all thanks to their wide usage on social media platforms. Other social media words are new combinations of other words. Photobomb, for instance, describes the phenomenon of getting into somebody’s photographs accidentally, which came about due to the success of image-sharing platforms. Social media has done more than invent new words and combine existing ones. It has completely transformed the meaning of a large portion of our language. The word “friend” is now widely used as a verb to mean adding someone on social media platforms. The word “add” means sending an invitation to connect social media accounts. The number of “likes” is now a measurement of popularity. So far, we have only discussed social media’s effect on the English language, but one significant variation in language it has brought about involves communication across different languages. Some social media platforms have a built-in translation function that intends to reduce language barriers for users. This deserves praise in theory, and the function has been described as “surprisingly accurate”. But as translation agency Global Voices points out, social media usage across cultures differs greatly, and no built-in algorithm (算法) can translate this. Another way social media has made progress in breaking down the language barrier is with AI chatbots, which are becoming increasingly popular on social media. Some users have said chatbots could eventually be used to teach languages. They say the best way of learning a language is to try speaking it, and with social media dominating communication, who’s to say speaking to a chatbot is not just as good? 12. What does the underlined word “Photobomb” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Intentionally stealing the scene. B. Casually playing tricks in the photo. C. Unexpectedly appearing in the photo. D. Actively participating in the photo. 13. What do we know about social media’s translation function? A It is only useful for some specific languages. B. It is not as good as expected due to cultural differences. C. It is the best way to communicate across different languages. D. It is completely accurate and has removed all language barriers. 14. What is some people’s attitude towards chatbots when it comes to language learning? A. Approving. B. Doubtful. C. Objective. D. Critical. 15. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. The Development of the English Language B. The Role of Technology in Communication C. The Rise of New Words in the Digital Age D. The Impact of Social Media on Language Development 【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章探讨了社交媒体对语言的影响，包括创造新词、改变单词意义、影响不同语言之间的交流，以及人工智能聊天机器人的兴起。 【12题详解】 词句猜测题。根据画线词的下文“describes the phenomenon of getting into somebody’s photographs accidentally, which came about due to the success of image-sharing platforms. (指不小心进入别人照片的现象，这种现象是由于图片分享平台的成功而产生的)”可知，画线词指的是意外出现在他人照片中的现象。故选C项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Some social media platforms have a built-in translation function that intends to reduce language barriers for users. This deserves praise in theory, and the function has been described as “surprisingly accurate”. But as translation agency Global Voices points out, social media usage across cultures differs greatly, and no built-in algorithm (算法) can translate this. (一些社交媒体平台有一个内置的翻译功能，旨在减少用户的语言障碍。这在理论上值得称赞，该功能被描述为“出乎意料的准确”。但正如翻译机构全球之声指出的那样，不同文化的社交媒体使用差异很大，没有内置的算法可以翻译这一点)”可知，社交媒体的翻译功能理论上值得称赞且被认为很准确，但由于不同文化中社交媒体使用方式差异很大，其内置算法无法翻译这些差异，所以实际上它并不如预期的那么好。故选B项。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Some users have said chatbots could eventually be used to teach languages. They say the best way of learning a language is to try speaking it, and with social media dominating communication, who’s to say speaking to a chatbot is not just as good? (一些用户表示，聊天机器人最终可以用来教授语言。他们说学习一门语言的最好方法是尝试说它，在社交媒体主导交流的情况下，谁说和聊天机器人说话就没有那么好呢)”可知，一些用户认为聊天机器人可以服务于口语交流，从而让人学会一门语言。这表明他们对聊天机器人在语言学习方面的态度是赞许的。故选A项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“Social media has had an immeasurable impact on the world. It has increased interconnectivity and sped up the spread of information, but its biggest impact of all might be the changes it has made to language. (社交媒体对世界产生了不可估量的影响。它增加了互联性，加速了信息的传播，但它最大的影响可能是它对语言的改变)”可知，文章主要围绕社交媒体对语言的影响展开，其中重点讲述了对英语语言的影响，如创造新词汇、改变词汇意义等。A项“英语语言的发展”范围过大，未突出社交媒体的作用；B项“技术在交流中的作用”过于宽泛，没有具体指向社交媒体对语言尤其是英语语言的影响；C项“数字时代新词汇的兴起”只是文章部分内容，不能全面概括主旨；D项“社交媒体对语言发展的影响”准确地涵盖了文章主要讨论的内容，适合作为文章标题。故选D项。 第二落(共5小题; 每小题25分, 满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Travelers often fill their suitcases with souvenirs like refrigerator magnets, keychains and postcards. ___16___ Now, those visiting the Italian lakeside town of Como have another, slightly less conventional item to bring home: a sealed can of Lake Como air. ItalyComunica, a communications company, is selling 13.5-ounce cans of “pure air from the most beautiful lake in the world” for roughly $11 (€9.90) each. ___17___ They feature a dark blue label with an illustration of a boat cruising through the water. “Open it whenever you need a moment of escape, tranquility, or simply beauty,” instructs the website. “Only those who visit Lake Como can want to buy our souvenir; memories are not bought but lived.” Sitting at the base of the Alps, Lake Como is a large body of water in Italy’s northern Lombardy region. ___18___ Many celebrities own second homes in the surrounding area, and numerous movies have been filmed there. ___19___ Clever businesspeople have been selling similar products for decades. In mountain towns and other high-elevation destinations, “oxygen in a can” is sometimes marketed as an antidote (缓解物) to altitude sickness, despite little scientific evidence to support that claim. Any benefits from canned air are likely due to the placebo (安慰剂) effect, experts say. Alessandro Rapinese, the mayor of Como, says that he would rather vacationers bought silk scarves, which the region is known for, or other souvenirs. However, he adds: “___20___ Just make sure to take beautiful memories of this area as well.” A. It’s the best souvenir option. B. It has become a popular vacation destination. C. Souvenirs have a long and fascinating history. D. These little items serve as reminders of their vacation. E. If someone wants to take some air home, that’s perfectly fine. F. The cans are marketed as “luxurious” souvenirs on the product website. G. This is not the first time canned air has been marketed to tourists, though. 【答案】16. D 17. F 18. B 19. G 20. E 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了意大利科莫湖边小镇售卖罐装科莫湖空气作为纪念品的情况，还提到了其他类似罐装空气的产品以及科莫市市长对此的看法。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Travelers often fill their suitcases with souvenirs like refrigerator magnets, keychains and postcards.( 旅行者通常会在行李箱里塞满纪念品，比如冰箱贴、钥匙链和明信片。)” 可知，旅行者常带冰箱贴、钥匙链和明信片等纪念品，D选项These little items serve as reminders of their vacation.( 这些小物件能让他们想起自己的假期。)进一步说明了这些纪念品的作用，承接上文。故选D项。 【17题详解】 根据上文“ItalyComunica, a communications company, is selling 13.5-ounce cans of “pure air from the most beautiful lake in the world” for roughly $11 (€9.90) each.( 通讯公司ItalyComunica正在出售一罐13.5盎司的“来自世界上最美丽湖泊的纯净空气”，每罐售价约为11美元（9.90欧元）。)”以及下文“They feature a dark blue label with an illustration of a boat cruising through the water. “Open it whenever you need a moment of escape, tranquility, or simply beauty,” instructs the website.( 它们有一个深蓝色的标签，上面有一艘船在水中巡航的插图。网站上写道：“当你需要逃离、宁静或单纯的美丽时，就打开它。”)”可知，这里是在介绍这种罐装空气作为纪念品的营销方式，F选项The cans are marketed as “luxurious” souvenirs on the product website.( 这些罐子在产品网站上被当作“奢华”的纪念品来营销。)起到上下文的承上启下作用，符合语境。故选F项。 【18题详解】 根据上文“Sitting at the base of the Alps, Lake Como is a large body of water in Italy’s northern Lombardy region.( 科莫湖位于阿尔卑斯山的山脚下，是意大利北部伦巴第地区的一大片水域。)” 以及下文“Many celebrities own second homes in the surrounding area, and numerous movies have been filmed there.( 许多名人在附近地区拥有第二套住宅，许多电影都在那里拍摄。)”可知，科莫湖的地理位置以及很多名人在周边有第二居所且很多电影在此拍摄，说明它是一个受欢迎的度假胜地，B选项It has become a popular vacation destination.( 它已成为一个受欢迎的度假胜地。)起到上下文的承上启下作用，符合文意。故选B项。 【19题详解】 根据下文“Clever businesspeople have been selling similar products for decades. In mountain towns and other high-elevation destinations, “oxygen in a can” is sometimes marketed as an antidote (缓解物) to altitude sickness, despite little scientific evidence to support that claim.( 聪明的商人几十年来一直在销售类似的产品。在山区城镇和其他高海拔地区，“罐装氧气”有时被推销为治疗高原反应的解药，尽管几乎没有科学证据支持这种说法。)”可知，这里是说售卖罐装空气不是第一次了，之前就有类似产品，G选项This is not the first time canned air has been marketed to tourists, though.( 不过，这并不是罐装空气第一次被推销给游客。)符合语境，下文是对空格处内容的语意递进。故选G项。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Alessandro Rapinese, the mayor of Como, says that he would rather vacationers bought silk scarves, which the region is known for, or other souvenirs. However, he adds:( 科莫市长亚历山德罗•拉皮内斯（Alessandro Rapinese）表示，他宁愿度假者买丝巾或其他纪念品，因为该地区以丝巾闻名。然而，他补充道：)”可知，市长更希望游客买当地有名的丝巾或其他纪念品，但他也有补充说明，E选项If someone wants to take some air home, that’s perfectly fine.( 如果有人想带一些空气回家，那也完全没问题。)符合市长的态度，传达了他接受空气这一选择的立场。故选E项。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节, 满分 30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 On a freezing January evening, Ashley Austrew sat in her car in an Omaha parking lot. She was working up the ___21___ to go into a comedy improv (即兴表演) class. For 20 minutes, the 33-year-old journalist and mom of two sat with thoughts of ___22___: “I can’t do this. I’ll be the worst one.” Then she turned off the engine, took a few deep breaths, and went ___23___. For Austrew, ___24___ improv was the first small step to improve her self-esteem. She lacked confidence and didn’t have the courage to try anything ___25___. So she made a list of all the things she was afraid to ___26___ and then asked herself, “What if I didn’t let my excuses win?” Improv was her biggest ___27___. Her fear ___28___ as soon as she walked into the class. Her classmates were also ___29___, and she discovered that she was ____30____ capable of earning a few laughs and making new friends. Over the next two years, Austrew went on to deal with other what-ifs, including writing a book. “Self-esteem is like a muscle--you have to ____31____ it constantly,” she says. Some people are ____32____ with a seemingly unshakable positivity, but most of us need to learn how to ____33____ ourselves up by our own hands. Thankfully, like Austrew, we can learn to feel ____34____ about ourselves and ____35____ our feelings of hope. 21. A. courage B. project C. preparation D. solution 22. A. self-esteem B. self-confidence C. self-doubt D. self-reflection 23. A. inside B. ahead C. home D. out 24. A. acting B. trying C. building D. getting 25. A. important B. different C. special D. new 26. A. abandon B. attempt C. absorb D. account 27. A. confidence B. guarantee C. surprise D. target 28. A. dissolved B. arose C. appeared D. changed 29. A. helpers B. strangers C. supporters D. beginners 30. A. barely B. perfectly C. slightly D. widely 31. A. work B. break C. catch D. take 32. A. connected B. burdened C. blessed D. tired 33. A. bring B. put C. pick D. pull 34. A. better B. simpler C. smaller D. smarter 35. A. forget B. strengthen C. spread D. hide 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. A 24. B 25. D 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. A 32. C 33. D 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇夹叙夹议的文章。通过主人公Austrew不断尝试新事物并找到自我价值这个故事，让我们要学着自我感觉更好，增强我们的希望感。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她正鼓足勇气去上喜剧即兴表演课。A. courage 勇气；B. project 计划；项目；C. preparation准备；D. solution解决方案。根据下文“Then she turned off the engine, took a few deep breaths,”可知Ashley Austrew开始有点紧张，此处指她正鼓足勇气去参加即兴表演的。故选A。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这位33岁的记者、两个孩子的母亲坐在那里，想着自我怀疑:“我做不到，我会是最糟糕的一个。”。A. self-esteem自尊；B. self-confidence自信；C. self-doubt自我怀疑；D. self-reflection自我反思。根据下文“I can’t do this. I’ll be the worst one(我做不到。我会是最糟糕的一个。)”可知Ashley Austrew很不自信，在自我怀疑。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：然后她关掉引擎，深吸了几口气，走了进去。 A. inside里面；B. ahead朝前地；C. home在家；回家；D. out出现；向外。根据前文“She was working up the ___1___ to go into a comedy improv (即兴表演) class.”可知，此处指Ashley Austrew在适当调整紧张的情绪后走进了即兴表演班。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查动名词词义辨析。句意：对奥斯特来说，尝试即兴表演是提高她自尊的一小步。A. acting 表演；B. trying 尝试；C. building建立；D. getting得到。从第一段描写Austrew鼓足勇气准备上即兴表演班课程的细节可推知，此处指尝试即兴表演。且下文的“She lacked confidence and didn’t have the courage to try anything 　　　5　　　.”也是提示。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她缺乏自信，没有勇气尝试新事物。A. important重要的；B. different不同的；C. special特殊的；D. new新的。根据下文“So she made a list of all the things she was afraid to”可知Austrew总是没有勇气尝试新的事物。故选D。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：所以她将所有她不敢尝试的事情列了一个清单，然后问自己，“如果我不让我的借口得逞呢? ”A. abandon抛弃；B. attempt尝试；C. absorb吸收；D. account导致；认为；报账。根据上文“didn’t have the courage to try anything”可知Austrew列出了所有她不敢尝试的事情。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：即兴表演是她最大的目标。A. confidence自信；B. guarantee保证；C. surprise惊讶；D. target目标；指标。根据上文“So she made a list of all the things she was afraid to ___6___”可推知即兴表演在Austrew所列的清单中，并且是一个最大的目标。故选D。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她一走进教室，恐惧就消失了。A. dissolved溶解；B. arose出现；引发；C. appeared出现；D. changed改变。根据下文“she discovered that she was ___10___ capable of earning a few laughs”可知Austrew表演的还不错，由此推知Austrew一走进教室，恐惧就消失了。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她的同学也是初学者，她发现自己完全有能力赢得一些笑声和结交新朋友。A. helpers 帮助者；B. strangers陌生人；C. supporters支持者；D. beginners初学者。根据空格前的“also”一词可推知其他同学和她一样也是第一次走进即兴表演教室，即都是初学者。故选D。 【30题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：她的同学也是初学者，她发现自己完全有能力赢得一些笑声和结交新朋友。A. barely仅仅；勉强；B. perfectly完美地，完全地；C. slightly轻微地；D. widely 广泛地。结合前文“Her classmates were also ___9___,”及语境可知当Austrew发现同学们都是初学者时，Austrew找到了自信，她觉得自己完全有能力赢得一些笑声和结交新朋友。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“自尊就像肌肉——你必须不断锻炼，”她说。A. work工作；B. break 打破；C. catch抓住；D. take拿，取；带去。前文中有“a muscle”，根据动宾语义上的合理搭配可知此处指让肌肉锻炼(工作)。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：有些人被赋予了一种看似不可动摇的积极性，但我们大多数人需要学习如何通过自己的双手把自己拉起来。A. connected有联系的；B. burdened负荷的；C. blessed神圣的；尊敬的；D. tired劳累的。下文是“a seemingly unshakable positivity(一种看似不可动摇的积极性)”，根据语义上的合理搭配可知此处用短语“be blessed with（被赋予）”，此处指有些人被赋予了一种看似不可动摇的积极性。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：有些人被赋予了一种看似不可动摇的积极性，但我们大多数人需要学习如何通过自己的双手把自己拉起来。A. bring带来；B. put放置；C. pick挑选；采摘；D. pull拉。根据下文“our feelings of hope”可知此处指让自己振作起来，再结合空格后“up”联想到短语pull up，意为：拔起；向上，符合语境。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查形容词比较级词义辨析。句意：值得庆幸的是，像Austrew一样，我们可以学着自我感觉更好，增强我们的希望感。A. better 更好的；B. simpler更简单的；C.smaller 更小的；D. smarter更聪明的。根据前文“Thankfully, like Austrew”以及前文对Austrew不断尝试新事物并找到自我价值的细节描述可知，此处指我们可以像Austrew一样，学着做更好的自己。故选A。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：值得庆幸的是，像Austrew一样，我们可以学着自我感觉更好，增强我们的希望感。A. forget忘记；B. strengthen加强；C. spread传播；D. hide隐藏。下文是“our feelings of hope”，根据动宾语义上的合理搭配及语境可知此处指增强我们的希望感。故选B。 第二节共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 In recent days, China’s three largest telecom operators ___36___ (integrate) DeepSeek’s open-source large language model into their networks, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the country’s top industry regular, said ___37___ Saturday. China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom have embedded (内置) DeepSeek’s AI model across ___38___ range of applications and services, ___39___ (enhance) their capabilities with dedicated computing power solutions and tailored infrastructure ___40___ (improve) the DeepSeek-R1 model, the ministry said. The move follows a ___41___ (broad) trend among the country’s top tech firms, including Alibaba Group, Tencent Holding ___42___ Baidu Inc, ___43___ have speeded up support for DeepSeek’s latest Al models on their ___44___ (respect) platforms. Meanwhile, Huawei technologies, which relied on its homegrown As cent solution for chip and computing resources, also went live with DeepSeek’s large models ____45____ (base) on Huawei’s cloud services 【答案】36. have integrated 37. on 38. a 39. enhancing 40. to improve 41. broader 42. and 43. which 44. respective 45. based 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。主要说明了中国三大电信运营商已将DeepSeek的开源大型语言模型集成到他们的网络中，解释这一举措所带来的影响。 【36题详解】 考查时态。句意：工业和信息化部周六表示，最近几天，中国三大电信运营商已将DeepSeek的开源大型语言模型集成到他们的网络中。根据上文In recent days可知为现在完成时，主语为China’s three largest telecom operators，助动词用have。故填have integrated。 【37题详解】 考查介词。句意：工业和信息化部周六表示，最近几天，中国三大电信运营商已将DeepSeek的开源大型语言模型集成到他们的网络中。表示在具体某一天用介词on。故填on。 【38题详解】 考查冠词。句意：中国移动、中国电信和中国联通已经将DeepSeek的AI模型嵌入到一系列应用和服务中，通过专用的计算能力解决方案和量身定制的基础设施来增强它们的能力，以改进DeepSeek- R1模型。短语a range of表示“一系列”。故填a。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：中国移动、中国电信和中国联通已经将DeepSeek的AI模型嵌入到一系列应用和服务中，通过专用的计算能力解决方案和量身定制的基础设施来增强它们的能力，以改进DeepSeek- R1模型。此处enhance与上文句子构成主动关系，故用现在分词作状语，故填enhancing。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：中国移动、中国电信和中国联通已经将DeepSeek的AI模型嵌入到一系列应用和服务中，通过专用的计算能力解决方案和量身定制的基础设施来增强它们的能力，以改进DeepSeek- R1模型。此处improve作目的状语，应用不定式。故填to improve。 【41题详解】 考查比较级。句意：此举遵循了国内顶级科技公司的一个更广泛的趋势，包括阿里巴巴集团、腾讯控股和百度公司，它们都在各自的平台上加快了对DeepSeek最新人工智能模型的支持。根据语境，这里表示 “这一举措顺应了一个更广泛的趋势”应用比较级。故填broader。 【42题详解】 考查连词。句意：此举遵循了国内顶级科技公司的一个更广泛的趋势，包括阿里巴巴集团、腾讯控股和百度公司，它们都在各自的平台上加快了对DeepSeek最新人工智能模型的支持。Alibaba Group、Tencent Holding和Baidu Inc是并列关系，所以用连词and连接，故填and。 【43题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：此举遵循了国内顶级科技公司的一个更广泛的趋势，包括阿里巴巴集团、腾讯控股和百度公司，它们都在各自的平台上加快了对DeepSeek最新人工智能模型的支持。非限制性定语从句修饰先行词Alibaba Group, Tencent Holding and Baidu Inc，在从句作主语，指物。故填which。 【44题详解】 考查形容词。句意：此举遵循了国内顶级科技公司的一个更广泛的趋势，包括阿里巴巴集团、腾讯控股和百度公司，它们都在各自的平台上加快了对DeepSeek最新人工智能模型的支持。修饰名词platform用形容词respective“各自的”。故填respective。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：与此同时，依靠本土芯片和计算资源解决方案的华为技术，也在基于华为云服务的深度搜索大型模型上投入使用。此处models与base构成被动关系，故用过去分词作定语。故填based。 第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分) 46. 假定你是李华，在昨天的班会上同学们就出国留学的利弊展开了激烈的讨论。请和大家交流一下你对出国留学所持的观点。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear classmates Yesterday we had a heated discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad during our class meeting. In my opinion, studying abroad has both positive and negative aspects. On the one hand, studying abroad can provide us with a broader international perspective and a better understanding of different cultures. It also offers access to high-quality educational resources and opportunities to improve our language skills. On the other hand, it can be quite expensive and may lead to problems such as culture shock and loneliness. In conclusion, whether to study abroad depends on our personal goals, financial situation and ability to adapt. It’s important to weigh the pros and cons carefully before making a decision. Thank you for listening. Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一篇短文，对于昨天班级同学们就出国留学的利弊问题展开的讨论表达自己对出国留学所持的观点。 【详解】1.词汇积累 在我看来：in my opinion→in my point of view 提高，提升：improve → promote 昂贵的：expensive→costly 能力：ability→ capability 导致：lead to→result in 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：In conclusion, whether to study abroad depends on our personal goals, financial situation and ability to adapt. 拓展句：In conclusion, whether we choose to study abroad or not depends on our personal goals, financial situation and ability to adapt. 【点睛】【高分句型1】On the one hand, studying abroad can provide us with a broader international perspective and a better understanding of different cultures.（运用了动名词短语作主语） 【高分句型2】It’s important to weigh the pros and cons carefully before making a decision.（运用了it作形式主语，动词不定式短语作真正主语） 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 It was in the chilly midwinter, and the wandering couple walked through the freezing night with heavy steps, seeking shelter. The father-to-be scanned the roadside for some home, some inn where his tired companion might rest safely for the night. He looked over at her frequently. She labored along, her way made heavier by the new life growing inside her. They needed a warm, dry place safe from the bitter wind. When her time came, it must not be out here along the roadway. Their names were not Mary and Joseph, but Pepper and Cooper. Nor were they man and wife, but rather a pair of dogs, and the place was on a rural highway outside of town. Night fell. Gus Kiebel a county wildlife officer, was driving home from work when he spotted the pair in the flash of his headlights. It was snowing so hard that it was difficult to see, but he could tell the dogs were wearing collars and tags. What were they doing out here on this road? He parked his truck and approached the animals. Gus bent down and stretched out his hands to the dogs, which made no effort to escape. Gus read their tags by his truck’s headlights. He pulled out his phone to call the number listed, but it was snowing so hard that his screen blurred (模糊不清的). He placed the dogs in his truck, on the floor of the passenger side. By the time he came around the driver’s side, he found that they had climbed onto the passenger seat and were snuggled (依偎) together there. Gus dried his phone, snapped a picture of the pair and sent it to his wife, Katie Kiebel. Then he dialed the number from the dog’s tags. A man answered and immediately sounds defensive when Gus told him why he was calling. “I gave those dogs away,” the man said. “They’re not mine anymore.” “Well, do you want them back?” “No. I can’t take care of them.” The man hung up. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: Not knowing what to do, Gus looked over at them. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: “You cannot put them back in the snow,” Katie said. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Not knowing what to do, Gus looked over at them. Gus then tried calling the county dog warden’s office .Being after hours, the best he could do was leave a message, but what to do next? Gus had always wanted beagles as pets, but he and his wife already had a dog and couldn’t take on two more. With nothing left to do, he called Katie. “You cannot put them back in the snow,” Katie said. Katie told Gus to bring them home, which is probably what he was hoping to hear anyway but just wanted confirmation. Once there, the good -hearted couple prepared a bed for the Cooper and Pepper on their warm, enclosed porch. They also set out food and water for them to replenish their energy. The exhausted dogs snuggled together, Cooper lifting his weary head from time to time to fuss over Pepper. The two would spend the night there, safe and warm, until morning came. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了县野生动物官员格斯．基贝尔在回家的路上，遇到了两只流浪狗，以及如何和妻子一起帮助它们的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“格斯不知道该怎么办，就看了看他们。”可知，第一段可描写格斯想办法处理这两只狗，但是失败了，最后给妻子打电话。 ②由第二段首句内容“你不能把它们放回雪里，凯蒂说。”可知，第二段可描写格斯和凯蒂如何帮助这两只狗。 2.续写线索：遇到两只狗——发现被遗弃——需求帮助，但失败——带回家——帮助它们度过寒冷的夜晚。 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①留言：leave a message/leave words/make a message ②接受：take on/accept/ allow ③准备：prepare/arrange/fit out ④补充：replenish/provide/refill 情绪类 ①筋疲力尽的：exhausted/worn out/tired out ②疲倦的：weary/fatigued/tired 【点睛】 [高分句型1] Katie told Gus to bring them home, which is probably what he was hoping to hear anyway but just wanted confirmation.（运用了关系代词which引导的非限制性定语从句） [高分句型2] With nothing left to do, he called Katie.（运用了with的复合结构作状语） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 铁路中学校2024—2025学年高二下第一次月考试题 高二(下)英语试题 (时间: 120分钟; 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75 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 does the woman suggest they should do? A. Cross at the high B. Take the shortcut. C. Wait for a bus. 2. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. In a kitchen. B. In a market. C. In a garden. 3. What type of business is Kentucky’s? A. A chain restaurant. B. A local eatery. C. A family - owned factory. 4. How does the woman feel? A. Surprised. B. Relieved. C. Regretful. 5. What is probably the cause of the woman’s problem? A. Anxiety and stress. B. Irregular sleep schedule. C. Lack of exposure to natural light. 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. 听下面一段对话, 回答第6和第7题. 6. Why does the woman talk to the man? A. To bring up a new issue. B. To give him an assignment. C. To provide feedback on his work. 7. What does the woman highlight about the advertisement? A. The date. B. The location. C. The event. 听下面一段对话, 回答第8至第10题. 8. Why have customers made complaints? A. The payment takes a long time. B. The parking lot is too small. C. Machine errors often occur. 9. What does the man think about the machines? A. They are over budget. B. They may cause new troubles. C. They will cut down on expenses. 10. What does Natalie suggest? A. Hiring a parking attendant. B. Discussing with a superior. C. Rescheduling an afternoon meeting. 听下面一段对话, 回答第11至第13题. 11. What subject does Jenny have at 9 in the morning? A. English. B. Math. C. Science. 12. Why does the woman agree to go to the library? A. She can return some books. B. She can prepare for her exams. C. She can meet the man for lunch. 13. What does the man imply about his swimming skills? A. He is a professional swimmer. B. He needs practice to stay in shape. C. He hasn’t gone swimming for a while. 听下面一段对话, 回答第14至第17题. 14 What was Jerry’s reaction to his holiday in Australia? A. He was blamed for careless driving, B. He was excited about the experience. C. He was uncomfortable with the journey. 15. How does the woman describe real travel? A. It can be tough. B. It should be leisurely. C. It helps recover from work. 16. Why does the man think some people become travel writers? A. They want to enrich their experiences. B. They are attracted by different cultures. C. They try to escape their responsibilities 17. What might the woman do to deeply understand a country? A. Visit more cities. B. Read about the place. C. Interact with local people. 听下面一段独白, 回答第18至第20题. 18. At what time of day do office workers typically experience sleepiness? A. Around 3: 00 pm. B. During lunchtime. C. At the start of work. 19. How does Tim and Jerry’s support its employees’ nap needs? A. By allowing them to nap at their desks. B. By providing a nap room with beds. C. By offering a 30-minute break after lunch. 20. According to Mr. Lin, what happens when he is sleepy at work? A. He forgets some tasks. B. He struggled with accuracy. C. He feels less motivated to work. 第二部分阅读(共两节, 满分50分) 第一节(共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项. A Music offers performances that touch our souls and resonate through melodies. Here are some upcoming concerts awaiting music enthusiasts. Candlelight The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight are a band of classical musicians from the UnitedKingdom who transform rock and metal songs into dark symphonies. The group of 14 musicians regularly performs amazing concerts as they turn songs by Nirvana, Linkin Park and more into swirling, dark rhapsodies. FEB.24, Monday, 08:00 PM Kalamazoo, MI. Kalamazoo State Theatre Hauser As a solo classical cellist, he has performed in over 40 countries and has played in some of the most important venues on the planet, from the Amsterdam Concertgebouw to Buckingham Palace. Hauser’s career blew up beyond the classical world when he and friend Sulic uploaded a cover of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” to YouTube and it became a hit. FEB.16, Sunday, 07:00 PM Prior Lake, MN. Mystic Lake Casino Hotel Trivium Driving guitar solos and attractive rhythms make up the heavy metal produced by Orlando-based metalcore outfit Trivium. Since their start in 2000, the four-member band has sold more than a million albums. Their most recent effort, “Vengeance Falls,” landed at No.15 on The Billboard 200, as well as in the Top 10 on Japanese and Australian album charts. APR.01, Tuesday, 06:30 PM Seattle, WA. Paramount Theatre Cody Jinks A Cody Jinks concert is first and foremost a party, where the whole audience gets involved in singing along and creating an atmosphere of fun and community. Seeing Cody Jinks onstage, you get a sense of what it must have felt like to catch outlaw country legends like Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson back in the 1970s when their raw-boned brand of country music was hitting folks for the first time. MAR.14, Friday, 07:00 PM New Orleans, LA. Mahalia Jackson Theatre 1. What made Hauser well-known outside the classical music world? A. The ranking on The Billboard. B. The cooperation with Linkin Park. C. The music tour across 40 countries. D. The cover of a song on social media. 2. What can the audience expect at a Cody Jinks concert? A. A classical music experience. B. A feast of rock and metal songs. C. A chance to enjoy silent listening. D. An interactive and fun atmosphere. 3. Which performance will you enjoy if you’re available in April? A. Candlelight. B. Hauser. C. Trivium. D. Cody Jinks. B As the first-ever Chinese captain to compete in the Vendee Globe, known as one of the world’s toughest endurance challenges, Olonne on Sunday in the 10th edition of the legendary solo, non-stop, around-the-world yacht race. Born in Pingdu, north China’s Shandong Province, Xu encountered two life-changing events at the age of 12 — seeing the sea for the first time and losing his lower left arm due to a fireworks accident. “Losing my arm taught me perseverance, and from then on, I wanted to push my own limits. Discovering the sea opened a new path for me,” Xu said. Always athletic, he first excelled in track and field before discovering a lifelong passion for sailing. His talent and determination led him to represent China in sailing at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics. “Sailing isn’t just about competing; it’s about constantly learning and exploring the sea,” he explained. Over time, Xu gained recognition both in Route du Rhum transatlantic solo race and went on to complete China’s first double-hulled circumnavigation. Now, his participation in the Vendee Globe marks a historic milestone as he becomes the first Chinese sailor to compete in a field traditionally dominated by European captains. “Being the first Chinese sailor here is more than a personal achievement. It’s about inspiring others to see beyond obstacles and to explore what’s possible,” Xu said. Asked about his goal in this year’s race, Xu emphasized the importance I’ll aim to place in the middle of the pack,” he stated confidently. 4. Why did Xu Jingkun pursue a career in sailing? A. He wanted to use his athletic background. B. He hoped to win the Vendee Globe race. C. He aimed to compete with excellent European sailors. D. He was influenced by his injury and seeing the sea. 5. What is one of Xu Jingkun’s major achievements? A. Winning the Route du Rhum transatlantic race. B. Competing in the first Vendee Globe race. C. Representing China at the Paris Olympics. D. Completing China’s first double-hulled circumnavigation. 6. Which of the following best describes Xu Jingkun’s character? A. Ambitious and generous. B. Strong-willed and exploratory. C. Creative and hard-working. D. Cautious and conservative. 7. What is the best title for this passage? A. A Chinese Sailor’s Inspiring Journey B. Breaking Records in Chinese Sailing C. A New Path to Vendee Globe Race D. Overcoming Physical Limitations in Sports C With the global population increasing, the demand for meat is putting pressure on the environment. To tackle this issue, artificial meat, also known as cultured meat, is emerging as a sustainable alternative. In recent years, Chinese scientists have made significant progress in this field, combining cutting-edge biotechnology with traditional food science. At the core of artificial meat production is cellular agriculture, a process that grows animal cells in a controlled environment. In one groundbreaking experiment conducted by researchers at Nanjing Agricultural University, muscle stem cells were extracted from a pig. These cells were then placed in a nutrient-rich solution (溶液) designed to mimic the environment inside an animal’s body, matching the conditions needed for the cells to grow. Over several weeks, the cells multiplied and formed muscle fibers, resulting in a small piece of lab-grown meat. The research team faced several challenges during the process. For example, they had to adjust the nutrient solution to ensure the cells grew efficiently. Additionally, they experimented with different bioreactor designs to create the right texture and taste for the meat. After months of trial and error, the team successfully produced a piece of pork that closely resembled traditional meat in both flavor and appearance. To test its quality, the artificial meat was cooked and tasted by a group of volunteers. The results were promising: most participants could not distinguish it from conventional meat. This breakthrough could reduce greenhouse gas emissions and land use associated with traditional meat production. However, artificial meat still has hurdles to overcome, such as high production costs and public acceptance. Despite these challenges, China’s achievements in artificial meat technology are paving the way for a more sustainable future. 8. What is the main purpose of producing artificial meat? A. To provide a cheaper alternative. B. To develop meat with better taste. C. To address environmental problems. D. To promote biotechnology innovations. 9. What challenge did the researchers face during the process? A. Testing meat quality. B. Harvesting animal cells. C. Achieving proper meat features. D. Measuring cell growth efficiency. 10 What can be inferred about the future of artificial meat? A. It will take the place of traditional meat. B. It may take time to gain widespread approval. C. China will lead the global market in this field. D. High production costs will no longer be an issue. 11. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. The Future of Meat Production B. China’s Advance in Cultured Meat C. Green Benefits of Lab-Grown Meat D. Challenges Posed by Artificial Meat D Social media has had an immeasurable impact on the world. It has increased interconnectivity and sped up the spread of information, but its biggest impact of all might be the changes it has made to language. Dozens of terms and phrases have originated on social media. “Selfie” was named word of the year by the Oxford English Dictionary in 2013. Two years later, the “Face with Tears of Joy” emoji became their “word” of the year. There are many more examples of social media slang (俚语) included in the dictionary. Besides, words like “hashtag” and “lol” have become ordinary, all thanks to their wide usage on social media platforms. Other social media words are new combinations of other words. Photobomb, for instance, describes the phenomenon of getting into somebody’s photographs accidentally, which came about due to the success of image-sharing platforms. Social media has done more than invent new words and combine existing ones. It has completely transformed the meaning of a large portion of our language. The word “friend” is now widely used as a verb to mean adding someone on social media platforms. The word “add” means sending an invitation to connect social media accounts. The number of “likes” is now a measurement of popularity. So far, we have only discussed social media’s effect on the English language, but one significant variation in language it has brought about involves communication across different languages. Some social media platforms have a built-in translation function that intends to reduce language barriers for users. This deserves praise in theory, and the function has been described as “surprisingly accurate”. But as translation agency Global Voices points out, social media usage across cultures differs greatly, and no built-in algorithm (算法) can translate this. Another way social media has made progress in breaking down the language barrier is with AI chatbots, which are becoming increasingly popular on social media. Some users have said chatbots could eventually be used to teach languages. They say the best way of learning a language is to try speaking it, and with social media dominating communication, who’s to say speaking to a chatbot is not just as good? 12. What does the underlined word “Photobomb” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Intentionally stealing the scene. B. Casually playing tricks in the photo. C. Unexpectedly appearing in the photo. D. Actively participating in the photo. 13. What do we know about social media’s translation function? A. It is only useful for some specific languages. B. It is not as good as expected due to cultural differences. C. It is the best way to communicate across different languages. D. It is completely accurate and has removed all language barriers. 14. What is some people’s attitude towards chatbots when it comes to language learning? A. Approving. B. Doubtful. C. Objective. D. Critical. 15. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A The Development of the English Language B. The Role of Technology in Communication C. The Rise of New Words in the Digital Age D. The Impact of Social Media on Language Development 第二落(共5小题; 每小题25分, 满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Travelers often fill their suitcases with souvenirs like refrigerator magnets, keychains and postcards. ___16___ Now, those visiting the Italian lakeside town of Como have another, slightly less conventional item to bring home: a sealed can of Lake Como air. ItalyComunica, a communications company, is selling 13.5-ounce cans of “pure air from the most beautiful lake in the world” for roughly $11 (€9.90) each. ___17___ They feature a dark blue label with an illustration of a boat cruising through the water. “Open it whenever you need a moment of escape, tranquility, or simply beauty,” instructs the website. “Only those who visit Lake Como can want to buy our souvenir; memories are not bought but lived.” Sitting at the base of the Alps, Lake Como is a large body of water in Italy’s northern Lombardy region. ___18___ Many celebrities own second homes in the surrounding area, and numerous movies have been filmed there. ___19___ Clever businesspeople have been selling similar products for decades. In mountain towns and other high-elevation destinations, “oxygen in a can” is sometimes marketed as an antidote (缓解物) to altitude sickness, despite little scientific evidence to support that claim. Any benefits from canned air are likely due to the placebo (安慰剂) effect, experts say. Alessandro Rapinese, the mayor of Como, says that he would rather vacationers bought silk scarves, which the region is known for, or other souvenirs. However, he adds: “___20___ Just make sure to take beautiful memories of this area as well.” A. It’s the best souvenir option. B. It has become a popular vacation destination. C. Souvenirs have a long and fascinating history. D. These little items serve as reminders of their vacation. E. If someone wants to take some air home, that’s perfectly fine. F. The cans are marketed as “luxurious” souvenirs on the product website. G. This is not the first time canned air has been marketed to tourists, though. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节, 满分 30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 On a freezing January evening, Ashley Austrew sat in her car in an Omaha parking lot. She was working up the ___21___ to go into a comedy improv (即兴表演) class. For 20 minutes, the 33-year-old journalist and mom of two sat with thoughts of ___22___: “I can’t do this. I’ll be the worst one.” Then she turned off the engine, took a few deep breaths, and went ___23___. For Austrew, ___24___ improv was the first small step to improve her self-esteem. She lacked confidence and didn’t have the courage to try anything ___25___. So she made a list of all the things she was afraid to ___26___ and then asked herself, “What if I didn’t let my excuses win?” Improv was her biggest ___27___. Her fear ___28___ as soon as she walked into the class. Her classmates were also ___29___, and she discovered that she was ____30____ capable of earning a few laughs and making new friends. Over the next two years, Austrew went on to deal with other what-ifs, including writing a book. “Self-esteem is like a muscle--you have to ____31____ it constantly,” she says. Some people are ____32____ with a seemingly unshakable positivity, but most of us need to learn how to ____33____ ourselves up by our own hands. Thankfully, like Austrew, we can learn to feel ____34____ about ourselves and ____35____ our feelings of hope. 21. A. courage B. project C. preparation D. solution 22. A. self-esteem B. self-confidence C. self-doubt D. self-reflection 23. A. inside B. ahead C. home D. out 24. A. acting B. trying C. building D. getting 25. A. important B. different C. special D. new 26. A. abandon B. attempt C. absorb D. account 27. A. confidence B. guarantee C. surprise D. target 28. A. dissolved B. arose C. appeared D. changed 29. A. helpers B. strangers C. supporters D. beginners 30. A. barely B. perfectly C. slightly D. widely 31. A. work B. break C. catch D. take 32. A. connected B. burdened C. blessed D. tired 33. A. bring B. put C. pick D. pull 34. A. better B. simpler C. smaller D. smarter 35 A. forget B. strengthen C. spread D. hide 第二节共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 In recent days, China’s three largest telecom operators ___36___ (integrate) DeepSeek’s open-source large language model into their networks, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the country’s top industry regular, said ___37___ Saturday. China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom have embedded (内置) DeepSeek’s AI model across ___38___ range of applications and services, ___39___ (enhance) their capabilities with dedicated computing power solutions and tailored infrastructure ___40___ (improve) the DeepSeek-R1 model, the ministry said. The move follows a ___41___ (broad) trend among the country’s top tech firms, including Alibaba Group, Tencent Holding ___42___ Baidu Inc, ___43___ have speeded up support for DeepSeek’s latest Al models on their ___44___ (respect) platforms. Meanwhile, Huawei technologies, which relied on its homegrown As cent solution for chip and computing resources, also went live with DeepSeek’s large models ____45____ (base) on Huawei’s cloud services 第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分) 46. 假定你是李华，在昨天的班会上同学们就出国留学的利弊展开了激烈的讨论。请和大家交流一下你对出国留学所持的观点。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 It was in the chilly midwinter, and the wandering couple walked through the freezing night with heavy steps, seeking shelter. The father-to-be scanned the roadside for some home, some inn where his tired companion might rest safely for the night. He looked over at her frequently. She labored along, her way made heavier by the new life growing inside her. They needed a warm, dry place safe from the bitter wind. When her time came, it must not be out here along the roadway. Their names were not Mary and Joseph, but Pepper and Cooper. Nor were they man and wife, but rather a pair of dogs, and the place was on a rural highway outside of town. Night fell. Gus Kiebel, a county wildlife officer, was driving home from work when he spotted the pair in the flash of his headlights. It was snowing so hard that it was difficult to see, but he could tell the dogs were wearing collars and tags. What were they doing out here on this road? He parked his truck and approached the animals. Gus bent down and stretched out his hands to the dogs, which made no effort to escape. Gus read their tags by his truck’s headlights. He pulled out his phone to call the number listed, but it was snowing so hard that his screen blurred (模糊不清的). He placed the dogs in his truck, on the floor of the passenger side. By the time he came around the driver’s side, he found that they had climbed onto the passenger seat and were snuggled (依偎) together there. Gus dried his phone, snapped a picture of the pair and sent it to his wife, Katie Kiebel. Then he dialed the number from the dog’s tags. A man answered and immediately sounds defensive when Gus told him why he was calling. “I gave those dogs away” the man said. “They’re not mine anymore.” “Well, do you want them back?” “No. I can’t take care of them.” The man hung up. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: Not knowing what to do, Gus looked over at them. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: “You cannot put them back in the snow,” Katie said. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$