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2024-2025学年度高一年级下学期 英语试卷 Ⅰ听力 (每空1分,共15分) 第一节 (共5小题；每小题1分，满分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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 is the weather like now?. A. Rainy. B. Cool C. Hot 2. What does the woman think of her present job? A. It is rewarding. B. It is well-paid. C It is easy. 3. What will the woman do tomorrow morning? A. Go to the office. B. Drive the man downtown. C Attend a meeting. 4. Where will the man go next? A. To a cinema. B. To a DVD store. C. To the woman's house. 5. How will the speakers go to the party? A. By motorbike. B. On foot. C. By bus. 第二节 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 听下面3段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段材料前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，各小题将给出5秒钟做答时间.每段材料读两遍. 听下面一段对话，回答第6-8小题 6. What does the woman major m? A. Computer. B. Music. C. Maths. 7. What is the man worried about? A. Maths problems. B. Musical knowledge. C. Distance learning. 8. What is necessary for the optional course? A Reading music. B. Attendance. C. Computer skills. 听下面一段对话，回答第9-11 小题 9. What relation is the woman to the man? A. His wife. B. His neighbour. C. His schoolmate. 10. What kind of person does the woman think Leo Norris is? 4. Lazy. B. Amusing. C Competitive. 11 When does Leo Norris want to move in? A. On September 28th. B. On September 30th. C. On October 1st. 听下面一段独白，回答第12-15小题 12. What is the speaker doing? A. Introducing a family. B. Making a speech. C. Giving a lesson. 13. How long is Arden Textile in business? A. About a century. B. About half a century. C. About a quarter of a century. 14. Why did Arden Textile nearly go out of business? A. They paid for the fire loss. B. They spent too much building the new factory. C. They paid the employees regularly while rebuilding. 15. What do we know about Arden Textile? A. They received an award from the public. B. People had different views on the company. C. They have helped others make great profits. Ⅱ单项选择 (每空1分，共15分) 1. —Hi, Bill! how was your visit to the Louvre? — ________ . I would visit a thousand times. A. it couldn't be better B. It was a nightmare C. That's a good point D. I managed it somehow 【答案】A 【解析】 【分析】 【详解】考查情景交际。句意：——嗨,比尔!你去卢浮宫玩得怎么样?——再好不过了。我会去拜访一千次。A. it couldn't be better再好不过了；B. It was a nightmare那是一场噩梦； C. That's a good point说得很有道理；D. I managed it somehow我设法做到了。根据“I would visit a thousand times.”可知这里意思是“再好不过了”。故选A。 2. The experience ________ through this journey will help me get over difficulties in life in the future. A. gaining B. gained C. to gain D. having gained 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：通过这次旅行获得的经验将会帮助我克服未来生活中遇到的困难。分析可知，设空处应用非谓语动词作后置定语，逻辑主语experience和gain之间为被动关系，应用过去分词形式。故选B。 3. We reached Quebec on the eighth day, ________ most people speak French. A. where B. which C. when D. what 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查定语从句。句意：我们在第八天达到了魁北克，那里大多数人说法语。分析可知，设空处引导定语从句，先行词是Quebec，关系词代替它在从句中作地点状语，应用关系副词where。故选A。 4. Please only answer one question at a time, ________ you know more, to give everyone a chance. A. even if B. as if C. if only D. if 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查状语从句连词。句意：请一次只回答一个问题，即使你知道更多（问题的答案），给所有人一个机会。A. even if即使；B. as if好像；C. if only要是......就好了；D. if如果。根据句意可知，此处是指即使知道更多问题的答案，也只回答一个就可以了。故选A。 5. —Excuse me, but I want to use your computer to search for some information. —You ______ have my computer if you don’t take care of it. A. needn’t B. shan’t C. shouldn’t D. mightn’t 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查情态动词。句意：——打扰一下，我想用你的电脑查点信息。——如果你不小心使用的话，你就不能用的电脑。A. needn’t没有必要；B. shan’t禁止；不可以；C. shouldn’t不应该；D. mightn’t不可以。shall用于第二，三人称表示警告，威胁，允诺……，符合句意，故选B。 6. The pizzas are delicious. Little Tom would like to have third piece because second piece is rather too small. A. a; the B. the; the C. a; a D. the; a 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查冠词。句意：这些披萨很美味。小汤姆想要再吃第三块，因为第二块太小了。第一空，“a+序数词”表示“又一，再一”的意思，这里a third piece指的是再吃一块披萨，而不是特指某一块特定的第三块披萨，所以第一空用不定冠词a；第二空，特指他已经吃过的、并且觉得小的那“第二块披萨”，因此用定冠词the修饰。故选A。 7. I have been convinced that the print media are usually more ________ and more reliable than television. A. ridiculous B. incredible C. temporary D. accurate 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我已经确信印刷媒体通常比电视更准确、更可靠。A. ridiculous可笑的；B. incredible难以置信的；C. temporary暂时的；D. accurate准确的。根据句意可知，此处表示印刷媒体比电视更加准确可靠，空处和reliable并列，意义表达上要保持一致，所以accurate符合句意。故选D项。 8. It's difficult for me to understand what the professor is trying to ________ because I know little about the relevant background. A. make up B. catch up C. get across D. get along 【答案】C 【解析】 【分析】 【详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意：我很难理解教授想要表达的意思，因为我对相关背景知之甚少。A. make up编造；B. catch up赶上；C. get across使……被理解；D. get along进展。根据句意和“because I know little about the relevant background”可知，此处表示“很难理解这位教授想要表达的意思”，get across在此处表示“这位教授在努力表达，想要自己被理解”，符合句意。故选C项。 9. Jane can’t attend the meeting at 3 o'clock this afternoon because she ______ a class at that time. A. will teach B. would teach C. has taught D. will be teaching 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查时态。句意：简不能参加今天下午3点钟的会议，因为她那个时候在一个班上课。根据句中的时间状语at that time，指代at 3 o'clock this afternoon，表示在将来的某一时刻正在做某事，故用将来完成时。故选D。 【点睛】本题考查时态。将来进行时主要表示将来某一时间正在进行的动作，或表示要在将来某一时间开始，并继续下去的动作。分析此题需抓住时间状语，以及that time所代指的时间，再联系所学将来进行时所应用的范围及句意可以选择正确的答案。 10. The WTO cannot _______ its name if it dose not include a country that is home to one fifth of mankind. A. turn into B. live up to C break down D. keep in touch with 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查短语词义辨析。句意：如果世贸组织不包括一个拥有五分之一人口的国家，它就不能名副其实。A.turn into 变成；B.live up to符合；C.break down 出故障；D.keep in touch with保持联系。根据句意，此处指不符合它的名称，故选B。 11. —What happened to Bill? —He _______ really fast when suddenly he ran headfirst into a parked car. A. had run B. was running C. has run D. has been running 【答案】B 【解析】 【分析】 【详解】考查动词时态。句意：——比尔怎么了？——他正在快速奔跑，突然一头撞上了一辆停着的车。分析可知，此处为固定句型was/were doing...when...“过去正在做某事（突然）就......”。故选B。 【点睛】 12. I’m not sure of the reason for the dog’s illness, but it ____ by eating too much. A. may have been caused B. need have been caused C. should have been caused D. must have been caused 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查情态动词+have done结构。句意：我不能肯定狗生病的原因，但它也许吃得太多了。根据前句I’m not sure of the reason for the dog’s illness（我不能肯定狗生病的原因）可知，这里为不肯定的推测，故用may have done（过去可能做某事）。故选A。 13. ________I'm concerned about most is________ we can collect a huge amount of money in such a short time. A. That; how B. What; that C. What; how D. As; whether 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查主语从句和表语从句。句意：我最担心的是我们怎么能在这么短的时间内筹集到一大笔钱。分析句子可知，第一空处引导主语从句，且主语从句中缺少介词about的宾语，表示内容，所以第一空应用连接代词what；第二空处引导表语从句，且表语从句中不缺任何成分，结合语境可知此处是指“如何”，所以第二空应用连接副词how。故选C。 14. —Oh, it’s too difficult for me to work out the problem. —Don’t worry. We’ll work together to it. A. justify B. criticize C. subscribe D. resolve 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：——哦，解出这道题对我来说太难了。——别担心。我们将共同努力解决这个问题。A. justify为……辩护；B. criticize批评；C. subscribe订阅；D. resolve解决。根据上文“work out the problem”可知，句中指解出这道题对我来说太难了，由此可知，答语是共同努力解决这个问题，“resolve”意为“解决”，动词词性，符合语境。故选D项。 15. —Could you do me a favor and take these books to my office? —Yes, _____. A. for pleasure B. I could C. my pleasure D. with pleasure 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查交际用语。句意：—你能帮我一个忙把这些书带去我的办公室吗？—是的。我的荣幸。A. for pleasure为了消遣；B. I could我能；C. my pleasure我的荣幸（帮助对方做完某事以后，回答对方提出的感谢）；D. with pleasure我的荣幸（答应对方做某事，事情还没有做）。根据语境及选项可知，D项符合题意。故选D。 【点睛】交际用语的考查要根据上下文的含义以及逻辑关系，也要注意中西方文化在表达上的差异，要有跨文化的意识。同时要特别注意西方的文明礼仪在交际用语中的体现。如：在面对对方的赞扬的时候，应该使用Thanks.等等。 Ⅲ. 完型填空 (每空1:5分,共30分) A famous philosopher said, “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” Traveling can provide different experiences and ____16____ our horizons. Last year, I enrolled in a summer vocal (唱歌) institute at Westminster Choir College of Rider University in New Jersey, US. There, I truly experienced the kindness and warmth of people all over the world ____17____ their skin color, language or nationality. As a ____18____ who knew little about the place, I worried and was extremely cautious about everything. I didn’t dare to talk with anyone. ____19____, with the help of others I got over my embarrassment. I remembered that when I first ____20____ the classroom, the students gave me a genuine welcome. I began to ____21____. Later, they even held a party for me, which also showed their ____22____. They talked about various topics ____23____ China, such as the Great Wall, kung fu, the giant panda and Chinese cuisine. I was surprised to find that they possessed great ____24____ about Chinese culture. The more we ____25____, the more relaxed and confident I became. I felt at home with the ____26____ topics. Maybe it was the inspiring atmosphere or the fact that I wanted them to know more about China that ____27____ me to sing Chinese songs for them. With their applause, I realized that it was a ____28____ beginning of my time in a foreign country. Apart from their warmth, their ____29____ music impressed me a lot: Whenever you went to the studio, you would find someone playing a musical instrument or singing. It was like entering a world of music. Music was a permanent ____30____ for them. They loved it and ____31____ every chance to play it. In such a purely musical ____32____, my own attachment to music became even ____33____. I played music more often and exchanged ideas with everyone who was interested in. I fell completely in love with music. Time flew. ____34____ I knew it, the visit was over. But it was an extraordinary experience. It taught me to be more open-minded and more ____35____ about my culture. In the future, I will explore and embrace this world bravery as well as enjoy the further study in music. 16. A. provide B. get C. broaden D. enhance 17. A. in need of B. by means of C. in terms of D. regardless of 18. A. reader B. newcomer C. loser D. traveler 19. A. However B. Besides C. Therefore D. Otherwise 20. A. left B. saw C. entered D. found 21. A. laugh B. relax C. cry D. complain 22. A. tiredness B. happiness C. loneliness D. kindness 23. A. related to B. addicted to C. in spite of D. given to 24. A. curiosity B. bravery C. indifference D. anxiety 25. A. learned B. talked C. collected D. answered 26. A. serious B. famous C. significant D. familiar 27. A. asked B. forced C. encouraged D. extended 28. A. forgetful B. wonderful C. powerful D. useful 29. A. performance of B. contribution to C. talent in D. passion for 30. A. theme B. apartment C. nationality D. frustration 31. A. sent B. treasured C. praised D. threw 32. A. environment B. holiday C. game D. journey 33. A. faster B. cleverer C. stronger D. louder 34. A. Unless B. If C. Before D. Since 35. A. particular B. careful C. anxious D. confident 【答案】16. C 17. D 18. B 19. A 20. C 21. B 22. D 23. A 24. A 25. B 26. D 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. B 32. A 33. C 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在美国参加声乐学院的经历，通过旅行开阔视野、感受温暖，并加深对音乐的热爱。 【16题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：旅行可以提供不同的经历并拓宽我们的视野。A. provide提供；B. get得到；C. broaden拓宽；D. enhance增强。根据下文“our horizons”可知，旅行可以拓宽我们的视野，broaden one’s horizons为固定搭配，意为“拓宽某人的视野”。故选C。 【17题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：在那里，我真切地体验到了世界各地人们的善良和温暖，不论他们的肤色、语言或国籍。A. in need of需要；B. by means of通过；C. in terms of就……而言；D. regardless of不管，不论。根据下文“their skin color, language or nationality”可知，这里表示不论人们的外在条件如何，都很友善。故选D。 【18题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：作为一个对这个地方知之甚少的新来者，我很担心，对一切都极为谨慎。A. reader读者；B. newcomer新来者；C. loser失败者；D. traveler旅行者。根据下文“who knew little about the place”可知，作者对这个地方不熟悉，所以是一个新来者。故选B。 【19题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，在别人的帮助下，我克服了尴尬。A. However然而；B. Besides此外；C. Therefore因此；D. Otherwise否则。根据上文“I worried and was extremely cautious about everything. I didn’t dare to talk with anyone.”和下文“with the help of others I got over my embarrassment”可知，上文说自己不敢和人交谈，下文说克服了尴尬，前后是转折关系，所以此处应用however表示转折。故选A。 【20题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我记得当我第一次走进教室时，学生们给了我真诚的欢迎。A. left离开；B. saw看见；C. entered进入；D. found发现。根据下文“the classroom, the students gave me a genuine welcome”可知，此处表示作者第一次走进教室。故选C。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我开始放松下来。A. laugh笑；B. relax放松；C. cry哭；D. complain抱怨。根据前文“I got over my embarrassment”和“the students gave me a genuine welcome”可知，作者克服了尴尬，学生们给了作者真诚的欢迎，所以作者放松下来。故选B。 22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：后来，他们甚至为我举办了一个聚会，这也显示了他们的善良。A. tiredness疲惫；B. happiness幸福；C. loneliness孤独；D. kindness善良。根据前文“they even held a party for me, which also showed their”可知，学生们对作者很友好，他们为作者举办聚会显示了他们的善良。故选D。 【23题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：他们谈论了与中国有关的各种话题，如长城、功夫、大熊猫和中国美食。A. related to与……有关；B. addicted to沉迷于；C. in spite of尽管；D. given to给予。根据后文“China, such as the Great Wall, kung fu, the giant panda and Chinese cuisine”可知，此处表示他们谈论的话题与中国有关。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我惊讶地发现他们对中国文化有着极大的好奇心。A. curiosity好奇心；B. bravery勇敢；C. indifference冷漠；D. anxiety焦虑。根据句意及前文“They talked about various topics ____ China”可知，他们谈论了很多与中国有关的话题，所以此处表示他们对中国文化有极大的好奇心。故选A。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们谈得越多，我就越放松和自信。A. learned学习；B. talked谈论；C. collected收集；D. answered回答。根据前文“They talked about various topics”可知，此处表示作者和他们谈得越多，就越放松和自信。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我对这些熟悉的话题感到自在。A. serious严肃的；B. famous著名的；C. significant重要的；D. familiar熟悉的。根据前文“such as the Great Wall, kung fu, the giant panda and Chinese cuisine”可知，这些话题都是作者熟悉的中国文化相关的话题。故选D。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：也许是那种鼓舞人心的氛围，或者是我想让他们更多地了解中国的愿望，鼓励我为他们唱中文歌。A. asked问；B. forced强迫；C. encouraged鼓励；D. extended延伸。根据后文“me to sing Chinese songs for them”可知，此处表示那种氛围和作者的愿望鼓励作者为他们唱中文歌。encourage sb. to do sth.为固定搭配，意为“鼓励某人做某事”。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在他们的掌声中，我意识到这是我在国外生活的一个美好的开始。A. forgetful健忘的；B. wonderful美好的；C. powerful强大的；D. useful有用的。根据句意及前文“With their applause”可知，作者得到了他们的掌声，所以此处表示这是作者在国外生活的一个美好的开始。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查名词短语辨析。句意：除了他们的热情，他们对音乐的热爱也给我留下了深刻的印象。A. performance of……的表演；B. contribution to对……的贡献；C. talent in在……方面的天赋；D. passion for对……的热爱。根据句意及后文“Whenever you went to the studio, you would find someone playing a musical instrument or singing”可知，每当去录音室，都会发现有人在演奏乐器或唱歌，所以他们热爱音乐。故选D。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：音乐对他们来说是一个永恒的主题。A. theme主题；B. apartment公寓；C. nationality国籍；D. frustration挫折。根据前文“Whenever you went to the studio, you would find someone playing a musical instrument or singing”可知，音乐对他们来说很重要，是他们生活中永恒的主题。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们热爱音乐，珍惜每一个演奏音乐的机会。A. sent发送；B. treasured珍惜；C. praised赞扬；D. threw扔。根据前文“They loved it”可知，他们热爱音乐，所以珍惜每一个演奏音乐的机会。故选B。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在这样一个纯粹的音乐环境中，我对音乐的热爱变得更加强烈。A. environment环境；B. holiday假期；C. game游戏；D. journey旅程。根据前文“Whenever you went to the studio, you would find someone playing a musical instrument or singing”可知，这里指的是充满音乐的环境。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. faster更快的；B. cleverer更聪明的；C. stronger更强的，更强烈的；D. louder更大声的。根据后文“I played music more often”可知，作者对音乐的热爱变得更加强烈了。故选C。 【34题详解】 考查连词词义辨析。句意：不知不觉间，访问结束了。A. Unless除非；B. If如果；C. Before在……之前；D. Since自从。根据后文“I knew it, the visit was over”可知，此处表示在作者意识到之前，访问已经结束了，before I knew it为固定搭配，意为“不知不觉间”。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：它教会我要更加开放，对自己的文化更加自信。A. particular特别的；B. careful仔细的；C. anxious焦虑的；D. confident自信的。根据句意及前文“The more we ____ , the more relaxed and confident I became”可知，这次经历让作者对自己的文化更加自信了。故选D。 IV 阅读理解 (每题2分,共30分) A Take a step back in time during the Pioneer Day Festival! It is sponsored (赞助) by the Friends of Savannas. Every spring, the Friends of Savannas celebrates the history of the mid-1800s settlers (移民) in our area. Visitors will experience living history as they find how people in Florida lived around mid-19th century. The event will include old-fashioned games, cooking, storytelling, arts and crafts, and morel. Florida Master Naturalists will lead tours of the Glass Lizard Trail; where they identify (识别) the plants the settlers used for food, medicine, and useful things. In addition to the guided hikes, boating tours will be offered throughout the event. If the weather is good, the staff will show and explain how to put out a fire. The Hot Sauce Beys will make visitors have a good time at this year’s Pioneer Day Festival, as they had for many events in the past. Music by the band will be performed, as well as a sing-along activity not to be missed! And don’t forget to have lunch at Joe’s。 Dawgs Food Stand! Price: $3 each person; cash only Where: Savannas Preserve State Park, 2541 SE Walton Rd., Port St. Lucie When: 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. , Saturday, March 31 How: Call 772-398-2779 or visit www. friendsofsavannas. org Held by the Friends of Savannas Preserve State Park. 36. What does the Friends of the Savannas do every spring? A. It collects money for the poor. B. It holds the Pioneer Day Festival. C. It prepares various kinds of food for settlers. D. It tells the stories about the mid-19th century. 37. What can visitors do during tours of the Glass Lizard Trail? A. Go on boating tours. B. Watch a firework show. C. Go hiking by themselves. D. Identify plants and cook them. 38. What can we learn from Paragraph 3? A. Visitors can sing with the Hot Sauce Boys’ music. B. The Hot Sauce Boys will have a good time. C. Videos of the Hot Sauce Boys will be played. D. Visitors can have lunch with the band members. 39. How long will the Pioneer Day Festival last? A. One day B. Two days C. Five hours. D. Three hours. 40. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage? A. To introduce the history of Pioneer Day Festival. B. To offer some information about the Hot Sauce Boys. C. To give some advice on visiting the Glass Lizard Trail. D. To make an advertisement for the Pioneer Day Festival. 【答案】36. B 37. A 38. A 39. C 40. D 【解析】 【导语】这一篇应用文。本文主要介绍了Pioneer Day Festival，包括节日活动、收费、时间和地点等。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段关键句“Take a step back in time during the Pioneer Day Festival! It is sponsored (赞助) by the Friends of Savannas. Every spring, the Friends of Savannas celebrates the history of the mid-1800s settlers (移民) in our area. (时光倒回Pioneer Day Festival期间！它是由Friends of Savannas赞助的。每年春天，Friends of Savannas都会庆祝19世纪中期移民在我们地区的历史。)”可知，Pioneer Day Festival是由Friends of Savannas赞助的，每年春天举办，由此可知，Friends of the Savannas每年春天都举办Pioneer Day Festival。故选B项。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段关键句“In addition to the guided hikes, boating tours will be offered throughout the event. (除了有导游的徒步旅行外，整个活动期间还将提供划船之旅。)”可知，在Glass Lizard Trail活动期间还将提供划船之旅，由此可知，游客在Glass Lizard Trail游览期间可以去划船之旅。故选A项。 【38题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段关键句“Music by the band will be performed, as well as a sing-along activity not to be missed! (乐队将演奏音乐，还有不容错过的合唱活动！)”可知，乐队演奏音乐时，游客可以一起合唱，由此可知，我们可以从第3段得知游客可以随着Hot Sauce Boys的音乐唱歌。故选A项。 【39题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段关键句“When: 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. , Saturday, March 31 (时间：3月31日星期六上午10点至下午3点)”可知，活动时间是3月31日星期六上午10点至下午3点，由此可知，Pioneer Day Festival将持续五个小时。故选C项。 【40题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，结合第一段关键句“Take a step back in time during the Pioneer Day Festival! It is sponsored (赞助) by the Friends of Savannas. Every spring, the Friends of Savannas celebrates the history of the mid-1800s settlers (移民) in our area. (时光倒回Pioneer Day Festival期间！它是由Friends of Savannas赞助的。每年春天，Friends of Savannas都会庆祝19世纪中期移民在我们地区的历史。)”可知，本文主要介绍了Pioneer Day Festival，吸引游客来参加这个活动，由此可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是为Pioneer Day Festival做广告。故选D项。 B Many people run for exercise. But what if you are not a “born” runner or jogger? You may still want a kind of exercise that’s inexpensive and easy to do. Why not try walking? Walking is something that almost any normal, healthy person can do. It requires no special equipment. Walking can give you many of the same benefits as jogging or running; it will just take longer. Jogging and running make your heart and lungs work harder than walking. They also put more stress on your legs and feet than walking does. The problem with walking as a kind of exercise is that most people don’t take it seriously. But there’s a big difference between serious walking and the kind of walking that most of us do. Walking, like jogging, should have a steady and continuous motion. If you’re going to get your exercise by walking, you need to have your own walking program. After all, runners and joggers set goals for themselves. Walkers need goals, too. Set a definite course to walk. Start by walking about 15 — 30 minutes a day. Build up your time and distance slowly. Try increasing your walking speed little by little. If you prefer to jog or run, follow the same advice. Start off slowly. Spend most of the first few days just walking. Then, start walking and running on the same day. Run or jog a short distance, then walk for a while, then run, then walk. Follow that pattern for 15 — 30 minutes a day. Slowly make each run longer and each walk shorter. Later on, you can increase your distance, speed, and exercise time. 41. Which of these statements supports the idea that walking is an inexpensive sport? A. It is a kind of exercise. B. It requires a regular program. C. It has many of the same benefits as running. D. It requires no special equipment. 42. According to the article, walking should be done ______. A. in stop sand starts B. as fast as possible C. at a steady pace D. at the same time as jogging 43. In the author’s opinion, how are running and walking alike? A. They require goals. B. They cause the same amount of stress. C. They have the same effect on the heart. D. They take the same amount of time. 44. Which of these would the author probably not consider serious walking? A. Walking 15 minutes a day. B. Walking while window shopping. C. Increasing your speed little by little. D. Walking just before jogging. 45. What is the best title of the passage? A. Don’t run too fast. B. A “born” runner. C. How to build up your time? D. Why not try walking? 【答案】41. D 42. C 43. A 44. B 45. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要倡导了步行的运动方式以及如何实施。 【41题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Walking is something that almost any normal, healthy person can do. It requires no special equipment. (行走是几乎任何正常健康的人都能做的事情。它不需要特殊的设备。)”可知，步行是一种便宜的运动，因为不需要特殊设备。故选D。 【42题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Walking, like jogging, should have a steady and continuous motion. (散步，像慢跑，应该有一个稳定和持续的运动。)”可知，步行应该以稳定的速度进行。故选C。 【43题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“After all, runners and joggers set goals for themselves. (毕竟，跑步者和慢跑者为自己设定目标。)”可知，在作者看来，跑步和走路相似之处在于它们需要目标。故选A。 【44题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“Start by walking about 15-30 minutes a day. Build up your time and distance slowly. Try increasing your walking speed little by little. (从每天步行15-30分钟开始。慢慢增加你的时间和距离。试着一点一点地提高你的步行速度。)”和第六段“Spend most of the first few days just walking. Then, start walking and running on the same day.(刚开始的几天大部分时间都在散步。然后，在同一天开始走路和跑步。)”可知，每天步行15分钟、一点一点地提高速度和慢跑前散步都是真正的步行。而边走边逛不是真正的步行。故选B。 【45题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“You may still want a kind of exercise that’s inexpensive and easy to do. Why not try walking? (你可能仍然想要一种既便宜又容易做的运动。为什么不试试步行呢?)”及全文可知，文章主要倡导了步行的运动方式以及如何实施。所以“Why not try walking?(为什么不试着步行呢?)”作为文章标题最为合适。故选D。 C Dr. Teruo Higa was born on December 28, 1941 on Okinawa and grew up there. He studied agriculture and took his doctorate from the Agricultural Research Department of Kyushu University Graduate School. He became a lecturer in 1970 and has been professor horticulture (园艺) since 1982. Dr. Higa is famous for creating EM technology. He created EM technology in order to address the problem of excess waste and bad farming techniques in the present-day world. EM stands for effective microorganisms (有效微生物群). It is a multi-culture of coexisting anaerobic (无氧的, 厌氧的) and aerobic (需氧的, 有氧的) microorganisms. Microorganisms (微生物) are the smallest complete units of life. They can exist independent of a bigger organism. Bacteria are considered microorganisms. They are constantly at work, some helping bigger organisms, and others bringing decay and bad health. These opposing processes of constructive and destructive forces are always ongoing, creating a balance. If the balance tips towards the destructive side, the host organism grows ill. If it tips towards the constructive side, the organism experiences good health. These organisms can be used in farming to create a good growing environment for all kinds of crops and animals. The process involves collecting human and animal waste products such as kitchen garbage and manure (粪肥). This is then sealed (密封) into a barrel along with a certain amount of EM powder. The microorganisms then turn the waste into mulch (覆盖物, 护根), which acts as a great source of nutrition for crops and animals. Rice paddies (稻田) that are treated with EM produce harvests that are much bigger than those of ordinary farms. Moreover, EM rice paddies require less tilling (耕作) and weeding than other paddies. Dr. Higa’s ideas have caught on around the world. One of his biggest successes was in North Korea, where his technology was used to create a record-breaking crop yield. EM helped many crops, such as corn, Welsh onions and Chinese cabbages in North Korea. 46. Why is Dr Higa famous? A. He is a professor of horticulture. B. He created EM technology. C. He started making too much waste. D. He is a great farmer. 47. Which of the following best describes microorganisms? A. The smallest complete units of life. B. Something that causes bad health. C. Necessary for good health. D. An unimportant part of farming. 48. What do microorganisms do in the EM process? A. They destroy waste products. B. They cause ill health. C. They turn waste into a useful mulch. D. They decrease the size of harvests. 49. What happened in North Korea? A. It was a rich country. B. They decided not to use EM technology. C. Dr. Higa was not invited to the country. D. EM technology led to a record-breaking harvest. 50. What is the best title of the passage? A. EM Technology. B. The destructive side. C. The constructive side. D. Ordinary farms. 【答案】46. B 47. A 48. C 49. D 50. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章阐述Higa博士发明的EM技术。同时介绍了该项技术的原理以及产生的积极影响。 【46题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Dr. Higa is famous for creating EM technology.(他因为EM技术而闻名)”以及“He created EM technology in order to address the problem of excess waste and bad farming techniques in the present-day world.(他发明EM技术是为了解决当今世界的过度浪费和不良耕作技术的问题)”可知，他因创造了EM技术而闻名。故选B。 【47题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Microorganisms (微生物) are the smallest complete units of life.(微生物是最小完整的生命单位)”可知，微生物是最小的生命单位。故选A。 【48题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“The microorganisms then turn the waste into mulch (覆盖物，护根), which acts as a great source of nutrients for crops and animals.(然后，微生物将废物转化为地膜，这是作物和动物的重要营养来源)”可知，微生物的作用是将废物转化为地膜，为作物和动物提供营养来源。故选C。 【49题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“One of his biggest successes was in North Korea, where his technology was used to create a record-breaking crop yield.(他最大的成功之一是在朝鲜，他的技术被用来创造破纪录的粮食产量)”可知，EM技术在朝鲜带来了破纪录的丰收。故选D。 【50题详解】 主旨大意题。第一段对Teruo Higa博士的生平进行简要介绍；第二段介绍的是他所创造的EM技术的实施原理；第三段和第四段介绍的是EM技术的广泛应用以及产生的积极影响。纵观全文，整篇文章讲述的是Teruo Higa博士创造的EM技术以及该技术的应用所带来的好处。因此A项“EM技术”可以作为本文的最佳标题。故选A。 阅读表达 (共5 小题，每小题2分，满分10分) 阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 I was sitting in an introduction to calligraphy workshop when a fellow student asked the teacher, “ What do I need to become a professional calligrapher? ” We were all on the edge of our seats with that one. It was as if we were about to learn the secret ingredient to Grandma’s cookies. The answer, to our surprise, was pen and paper. “ The materials are no different than that of a beginner calligrapher, ” the instructor explained. The difference between a beginner and professional calligrapher is not in the tools they use, but rather in the professional’s commitment (奉献) to practice and the time they took to learn and do something. The same goes for any professional at their craft. When we look up to the expert, we think that increasing the quality of materials or having access to nicer resources is what makes them great. This assumption doesn’t take into account the time it would have taken them to learn something new and to achieve their goals. Instead, we want to cut corners, looking for a shortcut. We want to make progress as soon as possible. But it is not a strategy that necessarily benefits us. My current goal is to become an independent filmmaker. What would it take, what would I need to make the best movies? I too, wanted the shortcut. The direct way to achieve my goal. Is there a certain camera I need to have, light kit (工具箱), microphone or skill that would lead me right to success? After watching online videos about film-making, I realized I had all that I needed to achieve my goal. There was no shortcut to film-making. It was just going to take time. It’s easy to get caught in wasting time looking for a solution instead of time. In the end, we lose energy and motivation looking for the right tools or answers. We do things to go fast rather than far. We focus on the end result instead of allowing ourselves to enjoy the journey. Go for. Reach farther. Take the time to become your best self. 51. What does the underlined word “ craft ” mean in English? 52. What is the passage mainly talking about? 53. What is the difference between a beginner and professional calligrapher? 54. According to the passage, what is the author’s goal? 55. Do you think there is a shortcut to success? Why? 【答案】51. Skill. 52. It is about success taking time. 53. It is in the professional’s commitment to practice and the time they took to learn and do something. 54. To become an independent filmmaker. 55. I think there is no shortcut to success. Because success requires constant persistence, hard work, and long hours of accumulation and training. 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议的文章。文章通过作者参加一个书法家导读班的经历，让他明白的是，对于成功，我们希望尽快取得进展。但这种策略不一定对我们有利。我们专注于最终结果，而不是让自己享受过程。事实上，获得成功是需要时间的。 【51题详解】 考查词义猜测。根据第二段中的“The difference between a beginner and professional calligrapher is not in the tools they use, but rather in the professional’s commitment (奉献) to practice and the time they took to learn and do something.”（初学书法家和专业书法家的区别不在于他们使用的工具，而在于专业书法家对练习的投入以及他们花在学习和做一些事情上的时间。）可知，初学书法家和专业书法家的区别在于专业书法家对于学习和练习上投入的时间要更多。画线词所在句中的“their”指代的就是上文的内容。故这一点可以说适用于其他任何的专业方面的技能。即任何方面的技能都是需要时间的投入的。故skill与craft的词义相近，指代的是任何职业方面的技巧。故答案为Skill. 【52题详解】 考查主旨大意。根据最后一段中“We do things to go fast rather than far. We focus on the end result instead of allowing ourselves to enjoy the journey. Go for. Reach farther. Take the time to become your best self.”（我们做事要快，而不是要远。我们专注于最终结果，而不是让自己享受过程。启程吧，达到更远。花点时间做最好的自己。）可知，如果要取得成功这是需要花费时间的。文章最后一段概括了全文，即为文章的主旨。故答案为It is about success taking time. 【53题详解】 考查细节理解。根据第二段中的“The difference between a beginner and professional calligrapher is not in the tools they use, but rather in the professional’s commitment (奉献) to practice and the time they took to learn and do something.”（初学书法家和专业书法家的区别不在于他们使用的工具，而在于专业书法家对练习的投入以及他们花在学习和做一些事情上的时间。）可知，初学书法家和专业书法家的区别在于专业书法家对于学习和练习上投入的时间要更多。故是专业人士对实践的投入，以及他们花在学习和做某事上的时间才导致了他们的成功。故答案为It is in the professional’s commitment to practice and the time they took to learn and do something. 【54题详解】 考查细节理解。根据第五段中“My current goal is to become an independent filmmaker. ”（我现在的目标是成为一名独立电影人。）可知，作者的目标是成为独立电影人。故答案为To become an independent filmmaker. 【55题详解】 开放题，答案不唯一，言之有理即可。根据题干“Do you think there is a shortcut to success? Why?”（成功有捷径么？）可推知，根据个人观点我认为成功是没有捷径的。成功需要不断地坚持、努力地付出以及长时间的积累和训练。故参考答案为I think there is no shortcut to success. Because success requires constant persistence, hard work, and long hours of accumulation and training. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2024-2025学年度高一年级下学期 英语试卷 Ⅰ听力 (每空1分,共15分) 第一节 (共5小题；每小题1分，满分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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 is the weather like now?. A. Rainy. B. Cool C. Hot 2. What does the woman think of her present job? A. It is rewarding. B. It is well-paid. C It is easy. 3. What will the woman do tomorrow morning? A. Go to the office. B. Drive the man downtown. C Attend a meeting. 4. Where will the man go next? A. To a cinema. B. To a DVD store. C. To the woman's house. 5. How will the speakers go to the party? A. By motorbike. B. On foot. C. By bus. 第二节 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 听下面3段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段材料前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，各小题将给出5秒钟做答时间.每段材料读两遍. 听下面一段对话，回答第6-8小题 6. What does the woman major m? A. Computer. B. Music. C. Maths. 7. What is the man worried about? A. Maths problems. B. Musical knowledge. C. Distance learning. 8. What is necessary for the optional course? A. Reading music. B. Attendance. C. Computer skills. 听下面一段对话，回答第9-11 小题 9. What relation is the woman to the man? A. His wife. B. His neighbour. C. His schoolmate. 10. What kind of person does the woman think Leo Norris is? 4. Lazy. B. Amusing. C Competitive. 11 When does Leo Norris want to move in? A On September 28th. B. On September 30th. C. On October 1st. 听下面一段独白，回答第12-15小题 12. What is the speaker doing? A. Introducing a family. B. Making a speech. C. Giving a lesson. 13. How long is Arden Textile in business? A. About a century. B. About half a century. C. About a quarter of a century. 14. Why did Arden Textile nearly go out of business? A. They paid for the fire loss. B. They spent too much building the new factory. C. They paid the employees regularly while rebuilding. 15. What do we know about Arden Textile? A. They received an award from the public. B. People had different views on the company. C. They have helped others make great profits. Ⅱ单项选择 (每空1分，共15分) 1. —Hi, Bill! how was your visit to the Louvre? — ________ . I would visit a thousand times. A. it couldn't be better B. It was a nightmare C. That's a good point D. I managed it somehow 2. The experience ________ through this journey will help me get over difficulties in life in the future. A. gaining B. gained C. to gain D. having gained 3. We reached Quebec on the eighth day, ________ most people speak French. A. where B. which C. when D. what 4. Please only answer one question at a time, ________ you know more, to give everyone a chance. A even if B. as if C. if only D. if 5. —Excuse me, but I want to use your computer to search for some information. —You ______ have my computer if you don’t take care of it. A. needn’t B. shan’t C. shouldn’t D. mightn’t 6. The pizzas are delicious. Little Tom would like to have third piece because second piece is rather too small. A. a; the B. the; the C. a; a D. the; a 7. I have been convinced that the print media are usually more ________ and more reliable than television. A. ridiculous B. incredible C. temporary D. accurate 8. It's difficult for me to understand what the professor is trying to ________ because I know little about the relevant background. A. make up B. catch up C. get across D. get along 9. Jane can’t attend the meeting at 3 o'clock this afternoon because she ______ a class at that time. A. will teach B. would teach C. has taught D. will be teaching 10. The WTO cannot _______ its name if it dose not include a country that is home to one fifth of mankind. A. turn into B. live up to C. break down D. keep in touch with 11. —What happened to Bill? —He _______ really fast when suddenly he ran headfirst into a parked car. A. had run B. was running C. has run D. has been running 12. I’m not sure of the reason for the dog’s illness, but it ____ by eating too much. A. may have been caused B. need have been caused C. should have been caused D. must have been caused 13. ________I'm concerned about most is________ we can collect a huge amount of money in such a short time. A. That; how B. What; that C. What; how D. As; whether 14. —Oh, it’s too difficult for me to work out the problem. —Don’t worry. We’ll work together to it. A. justify B. criticize C. subscribe D. resolve 15. —Could you do me a favor and take these books to my office? —Yes, _____. A. for pleasure B. I could C. my pleasure D. with pleasure Ⅲ. 完型填空 (每空1:5分,共30分) A famous philosopher said, “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” Traveling can provide different experiences and ____16____ our horizons. Last year, I enrolled in a summer vocal (唱歌) institute at Westminster Choir College of Rider University in New Jersey, US. There, I truly experienced the kindness and warmth of people all over the world ____17____ their skin color, language or nationality. As a ____18____ who knew little about the place, I worried and was extremely cautious about everything. I didn’t dare to talk with anyone. ____19____, with the help of others I got over my embarrassment. I remembered that when I first ____20____ the classroom, the students gave me a genuine welcome. I began to ____21____. Later, they even held a party for me, which also showed their ____22____. They talked about various topics ____23____ China, such as the Great Wall, kung fu, the giant panda and Chinese cuisine. I was surprised to find that they possessed great ____24____ about Chinese culture. The more we ____25____, the more relaxed and confident I became. I felt at home with the ____26____ topics. Maybe it was the inspiring atmosphere or the fact that I wanted them to know more about China that ____27____ me to sing Chinese songs for them. With their applause, I realized that it was a ____28____ beginning of my time in a foreign country. Apart from their warmth, their ____29____ music impressed me a lot: Whenever you went to the studio, you would find someone playing a musical instrument or singing. It was like entering a world of music. Music was a permanent ____30____ for them. They loved it and ____31____ every chance to play it. In such a purely musical ____32____, my own attachment to music became even ____33____. I played music more often and exchanged ideas with everyone who was interested in. I fell completely in love with music. Time flew. ____34____ I knew it, the visit was over. But it was an extraordinary experience. It taught me to be more open-minded and more ____35____ about my culture. In the future, I will explore and embrace this world bravery as well as enjoy the further study in music. 16. A. provide B. get C. broaden D. enhance 17. A. in need of B. by means of C. in terms of D. regardless of 18. A. reader B. newcomer C. loser D. traveler 19. A. However B. Besides C. Therefore D. Otherwise 20. A. left B. saw C. entered D. found 21. A. laugh B. relax C. cry D. complain 22. A. tiredness B. happiness C. loneliness D. kindness 23. A. related to B. addicted to C. in spite of D. given to 24. A. curiosity B. bravery C. indifference D. anxiety 25. A. learned B. talked C. collected D. answered 26. A. serious B. famous C. significant D. familiar 27. A. asked B. forced C. encouraged D. extended 28 A. forgetful B. wonderful C. powerful D. useful 29. A. performance of B. contribution to C. talent in D. passion for 30. A. theme B. apartment C. nationality D. frustration 31. A. sent B. treasured C. praised D. threw 32. A. environment B. holiday C. game D. journey 33. A. faster B. cleverer C. stronger D. louder 34. A. Unless B. If C. Before D. Since 35. A. particular B. careful C. anxious D. confident IV 阅读理解 (每题2分,共30分) A Take a step back in time during the Pioneer Day Festival! It is sponsored (赞助) by the Friends of Savannas. Every spring the Friends of Savannas celebrates the history of the mid-1800s settlers (移民) in our area. Visitors will experience living history as they find how people in Florida lived around mid-19th century. The event will include old-fashioned games, cooking, storytelling, arts and crafts, and morel. Florida Master Naturalists will lead tours of the Glass Lizard Trail; where they identify (识别) the plants the settlers used for food, medicine, and useful things. In addition to the guided hikes, boating tours will be offered throughout the event. If the weather is good, the staff will show and explain how to put out a fire. The Hot Sauce Beys will make visitors have a good time at this year’s Pioneer Day Festival, as they had for many events in the past. Music by the band will be performed, as well as a sing-along activity not to be missed! And don’t forget to have lunch at Joe’s。 Dawgs Food Stand! Price: $3 each person; cash only Where: Savannas Preserve State Park, 2541 SE Walton Rd., Port St. Lucie When: 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. , Saturday, March 31 How: Call 772-398-2779 or visit www. friendsofsavannas. org Held by the Friends of Savannas Preserve State Park. 36. What does the Friends of the Savannas do every spring? A. It collects money for the poor. B. It holds the Pioneer Day Festival. C. It prepares various kinds of food for settlers. D. It tells the stories about the mid-19th century. 37. What can visitors do during tours of the Glass Lizard Trail? A. Go on boating tours. B. Watch a firework show. C. Go hiking by themselves. D. Identify plants and cook them. 38. What can we learn from Paragraph 3? A. Visitors can sing with the Hot Sauce Boys’ music. B. The Hot Sauce Boys will have a good time. C. Videos of the Hot Sauce Boys will be played. D. Visitors can have lunch with the band members. 39. How long will the Pioneer Day Festival last? A. One day B. Two days C. Five hours. D. Three hours. 40. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage? A. To introduce the history of Pioneer Day Festival. B. To offer some information about the Hot Sauce Boys. C. To give some advice on visiting the Glass Lizard Trail. D. To make an advertisement for the Pioneer Day Festival. B Many people run for exercise. But what if you are not a “born” runner or jogger? You may still want a kind of exercise that’s inexpensive and easy to do. Why not try walking? Walking is something that almost any normal healthy person can do. It requires no special equipment. Walking can give you many of the same benefits as jogging or running; it will just take longer. Jogging and running make your heart and lungs work harder than walking. They also put more stress on your legs and feet than walking does. The problem with walking as a kind of exercise is that most people don’t take it seriously. But there’s a big difference between serious walking and the kind of walking that most of us do. Walking, like jogging, should have a steady and continuous motion. If you’re going to get your exercise by walking, you need to have your own walking program. After all, runners and joggers set goals for themselves. Walkers need goals, too. Set a definite course to walk. Start by walking about 15 — 30 minutes a day. Build up your time and distance slowly. Try increasing your walking speed little by little. If you prefer to jog or run, follow the same advice. Start off slowly. Spend most of the first few days just walking. Then, start walking and running on the same day. Run or jog a short distance, then walk for a while, then run, then walk. Follow that pattern for 15 — 30 minutes a day. Slowly make each run longer and each walk shorter. Later on, you can increase your distance, speed, and exercise time. 41. Which of these statements supports the idea that walking is an inexpensive sport? A. It is a kind of exercise. B. It requires a regular program. C. It has many of the same benefits as running. D. It requires no special equipment. 42. According to the article, walking should be done ______. A. in stop sand starts B. as fast as possible C. at a steady pace D. at the same time as jogging 43. In the author’s opinion, how are running and walking alike? A. They require goals. B. They cause the same amount of stress. C. They have the same effect on the heart. D. They take the same amount of time. 44. Which of these would the author probably not consider serious walking? A. Walking 15 minutes a day. B. Walking while window shopping. C. Increasing your speed little by little. D. Walking just before jogging. 45. What is the best title of the passage? A. Don’t run too fast. B. A “born” runner. C. How to build up your time? D. Why not try walking? C Dr. Teruo Higa was born on December 28, 1941 on Okinawa and grew up there. He studied agriculture and took his doctorate from the Agricultural Research Department of Kyushu University Graduate School. He became a lecturer in 1970 and has been professor horticulture (园艺) since 1982. Dr. Higa is famous for creating EM technology. He created EM technology in order to address the problem of excess waste and bad farming techniques in the present-day world. EM stands for effective microorganisms (有效微生物群). It is a multi-culture of coexisting anaerobic (无氧的, 厌氧的) and aerobic (需氧的, 有氧的) microorganisms. Microorganisms (微生物) are the smallest complete units of life. They can exist independent of a bigger organism. Bacteria are considered microorganisms. They are constantly at work, some helping bigger organisms, and others bringing decay and bad health. These opposing processes of constructive and destructive forces are always ongoing, creating a balance. If the balance tips towards the destructive side, the host organism grows ill. If it tips towards the constructive side, the organism experiences good health. These organisms can be used in farming to create a good growing environment for all kinds of crops and animals. The process involves collecting human and animal waste products such as kitchen garbage and manure (粪肥). This is then sealed (密封) into a barrel along with a certain amount of EM powder. The microorganisms then turn the waste into mulch (覆盖物, 护根), which acts as a great source of nutrition for crops and animals. Rice paddies (稻田) that are treated with EM produce harvests that are much bigger than those of ordinary farms. Moreover, EM rice paddies require less tilling (耕作) and weeding than other paddies. Dr. Higa’s ideas have caught on around the world. One of his biggest successes was in North Korea, where his technology was used to create a record-breaking crop yield. EM helped many crops, such as corn, Welsh onions and Chinese cabbages in North Korea. 46. Why is Dr Higa famous? A. He is a professor of horticulture. B. He created EM technology. C. He started making too much waste. D. He is a great farmer. 47. Which of the following best describes microorganisms? A. The smallest complete units of life. B. Something that causes bad health. C. Necessary for good health. D. An unimportant part of farming. 48. What do microorganisms do in the EM process? A. They destroy waste products. B. They cause ill health. C. They turn waste into a useful mulch. D. They decrease the size of harvests. 49. What happened in North Korea? A. It was a rich country. B. They decided not to use EM technology. C. Dr. Higa was not invited to the country. D. EM technology led to a record-breaking harvest. 50. What is the best title of the passage? A. EM Technology. B. The destructive side. C. The constructive side. D. Ordinary farms. 阅读表达 (共5 小题，每小题2分，满分10分) 阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 I was sitting in an introduction to calligraphy workshop when a fellow student asked the teacher, “ What do I need to become a professional calligrapher? ” We were all on the edge of our seats with that one. It was as if we were about to learn the secret ingredient to Grandma’s cookies. The answer, to our surprise, was pen and paper. “ The materials are no different than that of a beginner calligrapher, ” the instructor explained. The difference between a beginner and professional calligrapher is not in the tools they use, but rather in the professional’s commitment (奉献) to practice and the time they took to learn and do something. The same goes for any professional at their craft. When we look up to the expert, we think that increasing the quality of materials or having access to nicer resources is what makes them great. This assumption doesn’t take into account the time it would have taken them to learn something new and to achieve their goals. Instead, we want to cut corners, looking for a shortcut. We want to make progress as soon as possible. But it is not a strategy that necessarily benefits us. My current goal is to become an independent filmmaker. What would it take, what would I need to make the best movies? I too, wanted the shortcut. The direct way to achieve my goal. Is there a certain camera I need to have, light kit (工具箱), microphone or skill that would lead me right to success? After watching online videos about film-making, I realized I had all that I needed to achieve my goal. There was no shortcut to film-making. It was just going to take time. It’s easy to get caught in wasting time looking for a solution instead of time. In the end, we lose energy and motivation looking for the right tools or answers. We do things to go fast rather than far. We focus on the end result instead of allowing ourselves to enjoy the journey. Go for. Reach farther. Take the time to become your best self. 51. What does the underlined word “ craft ” mean in English? 52. What is the passage mainly talking about? 53. What is the difference between a beginner and professional calligrapher? 54. According to the passage, what is the author’s goal? 55. Do you think there is a shortcut to success? Why? 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $