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新蔡县第一高级中学2024-2025学年高一下学期4月份月考 英语试题 注意事项： 1.答题前请填好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息； 2.请将答案正确填写在答题卡上。 一、听力(共两节，满分30分)略 二、阅读理解(共两节，共20小题.每小题2.5分，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，共37.5分) A I was a volunteer with the city of Milpitas, and was studying at mission college. One night after going to class, I was heading home and decided to stop off at a burrito (墨西哥卷饼) restaurant. I got my burrito and started to head for my car when I was approached by a homeless man. He was very dirty and obviously very hungry. He asked me for some change to buy a little food. As I was pulling some change out, I had an idea. I asked him to follow me back into the burrito restaurant to order. He was ashamed of the way he looked and said he did not want to go in there. But I insisted. When he finally followed me in, the people behind the counter refused to let him in, but I told them that I was buying him dinner and he had a right to be there. After we argued over it for a while, they finally gave in. It seemed like he was relieved a bit to be sitting at a table. I asked him to order whatever he wanted. But he only ordered a burrito. For someone who has been on the fringes (边缘) of society, he was very surprised at my generosity. But to me, it was what any “human being” should do or at least offer. You had to be there to see the look in his face. It reminded me when I was young and my mom brought out a big birthday cake for me on my birthday, with all the candy, chocolate and goodies that we were about to eat. I think he felt special, like he was getting attention, something that I could see he hadn’t experienced in a long time. I often think about this story because, to me, it’s not just about helping someone out by feeding them. It’s more about giving them the respect and dignity (尊严) of being a human being and allowing them to feel good about themselves. 1. Why did the homeless man approach the author? A. To ask for a lift. B. To beg for money. C. To request a burrito. D. To seek company. 2. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 2 refer to? A. Where to sit in the restaurant. B. What to order for the homeless man. C. Whether to buy dinner for the homeless man. D. Whether to allow the homeless man to enter the restaurant. 3. Why does the author mention his birthday in paragraph 3? A. To demonstrate his wonderful childhood. B. To stress the importance of enjoying a feast. C. To contrast his life with that of the homeless man. D. To describe the happy feelings of the homeless man. 4. What is the thing really worth doing according to the author? A. Treating others with respect. B. Ridding the world of hunger. C. Encouraging acts of kindness. D. Paying attention to the homeless. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. D 4. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文，作者通过讲述自己请流浪汉吃饭的故事说明要给予别人尊重。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“I got my burrito and started to head for my car when I was approached by a homeless man. He was very dirty and obviously very hungry. He asked me for some change to buy a little food. (我拿了我的墨西哥卷饼，正要向我的车走去，这时一个无家可归的人向我走来。他很脏，显然很饿。他向我要一些零钱去买一些食物。)”可知，那个流浪汉接近作者是为了乞讨一点钱，故选B。 【2题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段中“the people behind the counter refused to let him in, but I told them that I was buying him dinner and he had a right to be there. After we argued over it for a while, they finally gave in. (当他终于跟着我进去时，柜台后面的人拒绝让他进去，但我告诉他们我是请他吃饭，他有权进去。我们为此争论了一会儿之后，他们终于让步了。)”可知，上文提到餐馆工作人员不让他进去，但作者坚持要让他进去，故此处指两人为是否允许流浪汉进入餐厅争论，故选D。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“You had to be there to see the look in his face. It reminded me when I was young and my mom brought out a big birthday cake for me on my birthday, with all the candy, chocolate and goodies that we were about to eat. I think he felt special, like he was getting attention (你必须在场才能看到他脸上的表情。这让我想起了我小时候，我妈妈在我生日那天给我带来了一个大生日蛋糕，里面有我们要吃的所有糖果、巧克力和好东西。我觉得他感觉很特别，好像他得到了关注。)”可知，作者看到流浪汉的表情想起了自己小时候过生日的场景，故作者提起自己的生日是为了描述流浪汉的高兴之情，故选D。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“It’s more about giving them the respect and dignity (尊严) of being a human being and allowing them to feel good about themselves. (更多的是给予他们作为人的尊重和尊严，让他们自我感觉良好。)”可知，作者认为真正值得做的是尊重别人，故选A。 B Many artists take inspiration from their travels, but Benjamin Sack found a unique way to make his way around the world. For the past decade, artist Benjamin Sack has been navigating the globe in an unconventional studio — a Holland American cruise ship (游轮). This platform enables him to dig into global architectural designs, which he then masterfully integrates into detailed pen drawings. Sack first approached Holland America — a company known for its round-the-world cruises — after he finished university. He proposed a unique idea: an “artist residency” where he’d give drawing classes and lectures to passengers on art related to the ports of call. He also offered to create a large map-style drawing to be in memory of the voyage. Now, he’s affectionately known as King Neptune’s (海神的) court artist. Sack’s shipboard studio offers sweeping, ever-changing views that inspire his work. At each journey’s end, he presents a final drawing to passengers and crew, catching the essence of their travels. On the ship, Sack interacts with a variety of people, bridging the gap between passengers and crew. This unique advantage enriches his artistic perspective, similar to how art bridges societal gaps on land. His drawings catch architectural wonders like Florence’s Duomo, similar to M. C. Escher’s attractive lithographs (平板画). Sack sees architecture as music solidified, each structure a character in a grand symphony of movement and form. Adventure is Sack’s constant companion, with months at sea weaving into his large, detail-rich works. From Himeji Castle’s majesty to Singapore’s Marina Bay modernity, his pieces mirror the globe’s architectural wonders. “On land, the drawings are fixed to the studio. On the ship, the studio travels,” Sack thinks. His artworks literally grasp the essence of the voyage, with the ship’s gentle rocking deeply influencing each line. Through his stateroom window, sunsets and sunrises from various time zones adorn (装饰) his drawings, making each year’s work richer than the last. “It’s magic!” he says. 5. What is unique about Sack’s “artist residency” on the Holland American cruise ship? A. He only offers drawing classes to passengers. B. He gives lectures according to where the ship arrives. C. He specially draws scenes from African cities. D. He creates advertising materials for the cruise line. 6. What can be inferred about Benjamin Sack’s view on architecture? A. He believes it should be uniform and consistent worldwide. B. He thinks it should mirror societal structures and divisions. C. He sees it as a form of frozen music with its own character. D. He focuses entirely on modern architectural designs in his artwork. 7. How does Sack’s shipboard studio influence his artwork? A It limits the size of his drawings due to lack of space. B. It exposes him to a limited variety of architectural styles. C. It restricts him to using black and white colours in his artworks. D. It allows him to integrate real-time sea motions into his artworks. 8. Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of the text? A. How challenging it is to become an artist at sea. B. An artist drawing his incredible adventures aboard a cruise ship. C. How travelling inspires artistic creation in Benjamin Sack. D. The relationship between architecture and Sack’s artwork. 【答案】5. B 6. C 7. D 8. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了艺术家Benjamin Sack如何在一艘环球游轮上设立了他的移动工作室，并利用这个平台来捕捉全球建筑的精髓。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“He proposed a unique idea: an “artist residency” where he’d give drawing classes and lectures to passengers on art related to the ports of call.(他提出了一个独特的想法：一个“艺术家驻地”，在那里他会给乘客上绘画课，并给他们讲与停靠港口有关的艺术)”可知，Sack的艺术家驻地根据所停靠的港口而给旅客们提供相关的课程和讲座。故选B。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“Sack sees architecture as music solidified, each structure a character in a grand symphony of movement and form.(萨克视建筑为凝固的音乐，每一个结构都是乐章和形式的交响乐中的一个角色)”可知，本杰明·萨克认为建筑是一种有自己特色的凝固音乐。故选C。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“His artworks literally grasp the essence of the voyage, with the ship’s gentle rocking deeply influencing each line.(他的作品从字面上抓住了航行的本质，船的温柔摇晃深深地影响着每一条线)”可知，萨克的船上工作室使他能够将实时的海洋运动融入他的艺术作品中。故选D。 【8题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“For the past decade, artist Benjamin Sack has been navigating the globe in an unconventional studio — a Holland American cruise ship (游轮). This platform enables him to dig into global architectural designs, which he then masterfully integrates into detailed pen drawings.(在过去的十年里，艺术家本杰明·萨克一直在一间非传统的工作室里环游世界——一艘荷美游轮。这个平台使他能够深入研究全球的建筑设计，然后将其巧妙地融入到详细的笔画中)”以及整篇文章主要介绍了Benjamin Sack作为King Neptune’s court artist在荷美邮轮上的艺术家生活、工作方式以及他的作品和创作灵感来源，因此是对这位艺术家的一个概述。即文章的主要思想是一位艺术家在游轮上描绘他不可思议的冒险经历。故选B。 C When caught in the rain, we have all run for cover——often to a nearby tree. On the way, we step over short-lived puddles and hastily formed streams, marveling at how quickly the soil changes from supportive and predictable to untrustworthy: slippery, soft, and spongy. At the first chance we tend to flee, skipping further observation. Given that direct observations are often unfeasible (难实行的), remote observation systems are crucial in capturing phenomena that are frequent and unpredictable. However, the Bimbache community of El Hierro observed water running down tree bark during fog events and captured it for drinking, washing and agriculture. If more contemporary hydrologists (水文学家) had watched the raking of fog by trees, forest managers may not have logged the Bull Run Watershed, which reduced local rainfall by 30%. An interdisciplinary research team led by John Van Stan from Cleveland State University argues that scientists should go beyond the laboratory to directly observe weather phenomena. The researchers insist that hands-on observation of storm events is crucial in comprehending the complexities of wet weather. “ Natural scientists seem increasingly content to stay dry and rely on remote sensors and samplers, models, and virtual experiments to understand natural systems. Consequently, we can miss important stormy phenomena, imaginative inspiration, and opportunities to build intuition (直觉),” said Van Stan’ s team. For instance, in describing rainwater’s flow from the forest treetops to the soils, the authors note that “if several branches efficiently capture and carry storm water to the stem, rainwater inputs to near-stem soils can be more than 100 times greater”. Likewise, water vapor clouds trapped beneath forest treetop covers may escape remote detection, yet be sensitive to scientists on the ground. Van Stan and colleagues see core value in first-hand storm experiences — not only for natural scientists, but also students studying the impacts of climate change on ecosystems. 9. How do people tend to react to rain? A. In a defensive manner. B. In a scientific manner. C. With a wait-and-see attitude. D. With an observation-oriented attitude. 10. What can be learned from the 2nd paragraph? A. The Bimbache community’s way of using fog water is primitive and inefficient. B. Remote observation systems are the only reliable way to study natural phenomena. C. The relationship between forests and local rainfall is more complex than previously thought. D. Contemporary hydrologists have been aware of the importance of trees in capturing fog water. 11. What does Van Stan’s research team argue in terms of hands-on observation? A. It is effortless and precise. B. It is virtual and accepted. C. It is complex yet time-saving. D. It is essential yet neglected. 12. What is the text? A. A news report. B. A research paper. C. An argumentative essay. D. A descriptive passage. 【答案】9. A 10. C 11. D 12. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，文章先指出人们遇到下雨时的常见反应，接着通过实例说明直接观察的重要性，以及现在自然科学家过于依赖远程观测系统而忽视了直接观察的问题，最后强调了亲身观察暴风雨现象对于自然科学家和研究气候变化对生态系统影响的学生的核心价值。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“When caught in the rain, we have all run for cover——often to a nearby tree. On the way, we step over short-lived puddles and hastily formed streams, marveling at how quickly the soil changes from supportive and predictable to untrustworthy: slippery, soft, and spongy. At the first chance we tend to flee, skipping further observation(当遭遇降雨时，我们都会跑去寻找遮蔽处——通常是跑到附近的一棵树旁。在路上，我们跨过短暂存在的水坑和匆忙形成的溪流，惊叹于土壤从坚实可靠、可预测，迅速变得不可靠：湿滑、松软且像海绵一样。一有机会，我们往往就会逃离，不再做进一步观察)”可知，当人们遇到下雨时，会跑到附近的树下躲避，在这个过程中只是惊叹土壤的变化，一有机会就会逃离，不再进一步观察。这表明人们对雨的反应是一种防御性的方式，即先保护自己免受雨淋，而不是以科学的、观察导向的态度或者等待观望的态度去对待雨。故选A。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“However, the Bimbache community of El Hierro observed water running down tree bark during fog events and captured it for drinking, washing and agriculture. If more contemporary hydrologists (水文学家) had watched the raking of fog by trees, forest managers may not have logged the Bull Run Watershed, which reduced local rainfall by 30%(然而，耶罗岛的宾巴切社区观察到在雾天，水从树皮上流下，并将其收集起来用于饮用、洗涤和农业。如果更多当代水文学家观察到树木对雾气的收集作用，森林管理者可能就不会砍伐布尔溪流域的树木，这使得当地降雨量减少了30%)”可知，Bimbache社区观察到雾天树木树皮上有水并加以利用，而如果当代水文学家能观察到树木对雾的收集作用，森林管理者可能就不会砍伐Bull Run流域的树木，因为砍伐树木导致当地降雨量减少了 30%。这说明森林和当地降雨之间的关系比以前认为的更复杂，树木对降雨有着重要的影响，而之前可能没有充分认识到这一点。故选C。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“An interdisciplinary research team led by John Van Stan from Cleveland State University argues that scientists should go beyond the laboratory to directly observe weather phenomena. The researchers insist that hands - on observation of storm events is crucial in comprehending the complexities of wet weather(由克利夫兰州立大学的约翰・范・斯坦领导的一个跨学科研究团队认为，科学家应该走出实验室，直接观察天气现象。研究人员坚持认为，亲身观察暴风雨事件对于理解潮湿天气的复杂性至关重要)”以及第四段“Natural scientists seem increasingly content to stay dry and rely on remote sensors and samplers, models, and virtual experiments to understand natural systems. Consequently, we can miss important stormy phenomena, imaginative inspiration, and opportunities to build intuition (直觉),” said Van Stan’ s team(范・斯坦的团队表示：“自然科学家似乎越来越满足于不接触实际情况，依赖远程传感器、采样器、模型和虚拟实验来了解自然系统。因此，我们可能会错过重要的暴风雨现象、富有想象力的灵感以及建立直觉的机会)”可知，Van Stan 的研究团队认为科学家应该走出实验室直接观察天气现象，亲身观察暴风雨事件对于理解潮湿天气的复杂性至关重要，然而现在自然科学家越来越满足于保持干燥，依赖远程传感器等去了解自然系统，这导致他们错过了重要的暴风雨现象、想象力的灵感和建立直觉的机会。这说明亲身观察是至关重要的，但却被忽视了。故选D。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“When caught in the rain, we have all run for cover——often to a nearby tree. On the way, we step over short-lived puddles and hastily formed streams, marveling at how quickly the soil changes from supportive and predictable to untrustworthy: slippery, soft, and spongy. At the first chance we tend to flee, skipping further observation(当遭遇降雨时，我们都会跑去寻找遮蔽处——通常是跑到附近的一棵树旁。在路上，我们跨过短暂存在的水坑和匆忙形成的溪流，惊叹于土壤从坚实可靠、可预测，迅速变得不可靠：湿滑、松软且像海绵一样。一有机会，我们往往就会逃离，不再做进一步观察)”、第三段“An interdisciplinary research team led by John Van Stan from Cleveland State University argues that scientists should go beyond the laboratory to directly observe weather phenomena. The researchers insist that hands - on observation of storm events is crucial in comprehending the complexities of wet weather(由克利夫兰州立大学的约翰・范・斯坦领导的一个跨学科研究团队认为，科学家应该走出实验室，直接观察天气现象。研究人员坚持认为，亲身观察暴风雨事件对于理解潮湿天气的复杂性至关重要)”、第四段“Natural scientists seem increasingly content to stay dry and rely on remote sensors and samplers, models, and virtual experiments to understand natural systems. Consequently, we can miss important stormy phenomena, imaginative inspiration, and opportunities to build intuition (直觉),” said Van Stan’ s team(范・斯坦的团队表示：“自然科学家似乎越来越满足于不接触实际情况，依赖远程传感器、采样器、模型和虚拟实验来了解自然系统。因此，我们可能会错过重要的暴风雨现象、富有想象力的灵感以及建立直觉的机会)”以及最后一段“Van Stan and colleagues see core value in first-hand storm experiences——not only for natural scientists, but also students studying the impacts of climate change on ecosystems(范斯坦及其同事认为，亲身体验风暴具有核心价值——这不仅对自然科学家有益，对研究气候变化对生态系统影响的学生来说同样重要)”可知，文章开头指出人们遇到下雨时的常见行为，引出直接观察的话题，接着通过实例说明直接观察的重要性以及现在自然科学家对直接观察的忽视，然后阐述了Van Stan研究团队的观点，最后强调亲身观察的核心价值。文章围绕直接观察和远程观察展开讨论，表达了作者的观点和态度，属于议论文的范畴。故选C。 D Can’t find the perfect bike to suit all your needs? Join us for our Build-Your-Own Bike Workshop and customize one for yourself! Our committed trainers will take you through step-by-step instructions in this5-day workshop to guide you in building your own bike. This workshop will not only provide a satisfying hands-on experience but will also expand your knowledge of bike parts, how they work and how to maintain them. Gear up for an enriching time! Date: 2-6 May 2025 Time: 9am-12pm daily Course Course Fees: $500 per participant Fees include: ●All bike parts ●Instruction sheets ●Trainer fees Limited to 6 participants to ensure you get the attention you need. Sign up now at www. urbanbikeshop. com for the ultimate build-your-own bike experience! 10% Early Bird Discount For Sign-ups Before 1 April *Membership entitles you to an additional cash discount of $30. What Urban Bike Shop is all about . . We are the go-to platform for cyclists to shop for bike parts and build their own bikes. Additionally, our platform links you to the various bike retailers (零售商) so you can shop for bikes and components more easily. Our Vision To promote the joy of cycling and serve as a platform where cyclists can set fitness goals, achieve them, and be rewarded for their efforts, we hope to connect cyclists and inspire them to share their experiences with our year-long events. 13. What can participants do in the workshop? A. Maintain fitness through cycling. B. Gain the know-how to build bikes. C. Master the skills of being a trainer. D. Produce bike components by hand. 14. How much should an Urban Bike Shop member pay for registration in March? A. $420. B. $450. C. $470. D. $500. 15. What is Urban Bike Shop’s long-term goal? A. To make high-end bikes more accessible. B. To attract as many bike retailers as possible. C. To create an interaction network for cyclists. D. To provide free bike maintenance (维修) services. 【答案】13. B 14. A 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了Urban Bike Shop举办的为期5天的自制自行车工坊活动。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Our committed trainers will take you through step by step instructions in this 5 day workshop to guide you in building your own bike. This workshop will not only provide a satisfying hands on experience but will also expand your knowledge of bike parts, how they work and how to maintain them.(我们敬业的教练将在这个为期5天的工坊里为您提供逐步指导，引导您打造自己的自行车。这个工坊不仅会提供令人满意的实践体验，还会拓展您对自行车部件、它们的工作原理以及如何保养它们的知识)”可知，参与者在工坊中可以获得制造自行车的专门知识。故选B项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据文中“Course Fees: $500 per participant (课程费用：每位学员500美元)”以及第二张图表中“10% Early Bird Discount For Sign ups Before 1 April (4月1日前报名可享9折优惠)”和“*Membership entitles you to an additional cash discount of $30(*会员资格使您享有30美元的额外现金折扣)”可知，课程费用每人500美元，4月1日前报名有10%的早鸟折扣，会员还有额外30美元的现金折扣。3月报名属于早鸟优惠，先打九折，500×(1-10%) = 450美元，会员再减去30美元，450-30 = 420美元。所以Urban Bike Shop的会员3月报名需支付420美元。故选A项。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“To promote the joy of cycling and serve as a platform where cyclists can set fitness goals, achieve them, and be rewarded for their efforts, we hope to connect cyclists and inspire them to share their experiences with our year long events.(为了推广骑行的乐趣，成为一个让骑行者可以设定健身目标、实现目标并因努力而获得奖励的平台，我们希望通过全年的活动将骑行者联系起来，并激励他们分享自己的经验)”可知，Urban Bike Shop的长期目标是为骑行者创建一个互动网络。故选C项。 第二节七选五(共5小题；每小题2.5分，共12.5分) When you are hungry, how will you respond? Have your favorite meal and stay quiet after that?____16____ But it never lets you know, because you keep it busy thinking about your friends or favorite stars. So it silently serves your needs and never lets itself grow. When mind loses its freedom to grow, creativity sets a full stop. This might be the reason why we all sometimes think “What happens next?”, or “Why can’t I think?” ____17____ Why reading but not watching TV? It is because reading has been the most educative tool used by us right from childhood. Since it develops other aspects of our life, we have to take help from reading. When you read a book, of course you run your eyes through the lines and your mind tries to explain something to you. ____18____ Now this seed is unknowingly used by you to develop new ideas. If it is used many times, the same seed can give you great help to relate a lot of things, which you would have never thought of in your wildest dreams! This is nothing but creativity. ____19____ Within no time you can start talking with your friends in English or any other language and never run out of the right words. So, friends, do give food to your thoughts by reading, reading and more reading. ____20____ Go and get a book! A. The interesting part of the book is stored in your mind as a seed. B. Why not do some reading while you are hungry? C. Just like your stomach, your mind is also hungry. D. Now what are you waiting for? E. Hunger of the mind can be actually solved through wide reading. F. Reading can help you make more friends, too. G. Also this makes a significant contribution to your vocabulary. 【答案】16. C 17. E 18. A 19. G 20. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要阐述了思维也会像肚子一样“饥饿”，而通过广泛阅读可以解决思维饥饿的问题，还能激发创造力、丰富词汇量等。 【16题详解】 根据上文“When you are hungry, how will you respond? Have your favorite meal and stay quiet after that?(当你饿的时候，你会如何应对？吃你最喜欢的食物然后安静下来吗？)”以及下文“But it never lets you know, because you keep it busy thinking about your friends or favorite stars. So it silently serves your needs and never lets itself grow. When mind loses its freedom to grow, creativity sets a full stop.(但它从不让你知道，因为你让它忙于思考你的朋友或最喜欢的明星。所以它默默地满足你的需求，从不放任自己成长。当思维失去成长的自由时，创造力就会停止)”可知这里将人的思维和胃进行类比，与C项“Just like your stomach, your mind is also hungry.(就像你的胃一样，你的思维也会饥饿)”表达的含义一致，故选C项。 【17题详解】 根据下文“Why reading but not watching TV? It is because reading has been the most educative tool used by us right from childhood(为什么是阅读而不是看电视呢？这是因为从童年起，阅读就是我们使用的最具教育意义的工具)”可知，此处强调阅读的作用，是对思维饥饿问题的解决办法。E 选项“Hunger of the mind can be actually solved through wide reading(思维的饥饿实际上可以通过广泛阅读来解决)”符合语境，引出下文对阅读作用的阐述，故选E项。 【18题详解】 根据上文“When you read a book, of course you run your eyes through the lines and your mind tries to explain something to you(当你读一本书时，当然你的眼睛会浏览字里行间，你的思维会试图向你解释一些东西)”以及下文“Now this seed is unknowingly used by you to develop new ideas(现在，这颗种子在不知不觉中被你用来产生新的想法)”可知，此处说的是阅读内容以“种子”形式储存于思维中，A 选项“The interesting part of the book is stored in your mind as a seed(书中有趣的部分会像种子一样储存在你的脑海中)”符合语境，故选A项。 【19题详解】 根据下文“Within no time you can start talking with your friends in English or any other language and never run out of the right words.(很快你就可以开始用英语或任何其他语言和你的朋友交谈，而且永远不会找不到合适的词)”可知这里强调阅读对语言交流的帮助，即对词汇量的丰富，与G项“Also this makes a significant contribution to your vocabulary.(这也对你的词汇量有很大的贡献)”表达的含义一致，故选G项。 【20题详解】 根据上文“So, friends, do give food to your thoughts by reading, reading and more reading.(所以，朋友们，通过阅读、阅读、再阅读来给你的思想提供食粮吧)”以及下文“Go and get a book!(去拿本书吧)”可知，此处在号召大家行动起来，鼓励读者去阅读，与D项“Now what are you waiting for?(现在你还在等什么呢？)”表达的意思一致，故选D项。 第三节完形填空(共15小题.每小题1分，满分15分) As a child, I didn’t know about the benefits of fresh food. ___21___, I considered ___22___ fish and fruit, bottled soft drinks and preserved snacks to be the most appetizing (开胃的) . As I learned to prefer fresh and ___23___ foods to the artificial taste of chemically-enhanced snacks, I began to think about starting a vegetable garden in our backyard. We had the space and were ___24___ to take care of the plants every day. ___25___ doing some research online, we ___26___ to dig out a space of 16 square feet in our yard. It would have to be at least a foot deep ___27___ with a raised vegetable bed, the vegetables would have two feet of depth to grow. It was February of 2013. We knew that we had to work quickly if we wanted to plant vegetables that spring. That month, I pushed ___28___ the tough clay (黏土) under our lawn with a large shovel (铲子). Luckily, the rain made the soil ___29___, and before we knew it, we had finished digging the bed. Next came my favorite part: shopping for ____30____ and plants. By June, our plants, especially the tomatoes, were growing ____31____, which was beyond our expectation. We had never tasted such fresh tomatoes; they were so sweet that you could almost taste the ____32____ in them. To give our friends gifts, we packed jars of our little organic tomatoes. We also ____33____ Italian pasta with our tomatoes and sliced ham. It reassured (使放心) us to know that we were eating health y and fresh produce. As long as we had the ____34____ to start and maintain the garden, we reaped a rewarding harvest in return. Thanks to the success of my vegetable garden, I can say that if the ____35____ of life is to be happy, I’m one little step closer. 21. A. Likewise B. Therefore C. Otherwise D. Instead 22. A. prevented B. protected C. canned D. prepared 23. A. special B. nutritious C. particular D. traditional 24. A. satisfied B. absent C. late D. willing 25. A. After B. Since C. As D. Before 26. A. refused B. decided C. afforded D. led 27. A. now that B. even though C. so that D. as long as 28. A. through B. across C. beyond D. over 29. A. harder B. deeper C. softer D. heavier 30. A. flowers B. fruits C. seeds D. trees 31. A. at risk B. with care C. in excitement D. like crazy 32. A. sunshine B. cloud C. wind D. tear 33. A. supplied B. offered C. provided D. cooked 34. A. fact B. doubt C. force D. willpower 35. A. way B. goal C. quality D. standard 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. C 30. C 31. D 32. A 33. D 34. D 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲了作者认识到新鲜蔬菜和水果对身体有益后，自己和家人开垦了一个菜园种菜，在收获果实的同时，也收获了劳动的快乐。 【21题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：相反，我认为罐头鱼和罐装水果、瓶装软饮料以及腌制的小吃是最开胃的。A. Likewise 同样地；B. Therefore 因此；C. Otherwise 否则；D. Instead 相反。根据上文“I didn’t know about the benefits of fresh food.”可知，当作者是个孩子时，他不知道新鲜食品的好处，相反，他认为罐头鱼和罐装水果、瓶装软饮料以及腌制的小吃是最开胃的。故选D。 【22题详解】 考查形容词化的过去分词辨析。句意：同上。A. prevented 被阻止的；B. protected 受保护的；C. canned 罐装的；D. prepared 准备好的。根据下文“bottled soft drinks and preserved snacks”可知，作者小时候认为罐装食品是最好吃的。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：随着我开始偏爱新鲜且营养丰富的食物，而不是那些人工调味的化学增强零食，我开始考虑在我们的后院开始种植蔬菜园。A. special 特殊的；B. nutritious 有营养的；C. particular 特别的；D. traditional 传统的。根据上文“As I learned to prefer fresh”及下文“foods to the artificial taste of chemically-enhanced snacks”可知，作者现在更喜欢有营养的新鲜食物。故选B。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们有空间，并且愿意每天照顾这些植物。A. satisfied 满意；B. absent 缺席的；C. late 晚的；D. willing 愿意的。根据上文“I began to think about starting a vegetable garden in our backyard.”可知，作者和他的家人愿意去照顾菜园里的植物。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查介词词义辨析。句意：在网上做一些研究之后，我们决定在院子里挖出一个16平方英尺的空间。A. After 在…… 之后；B. Since 自从；C. As 当…… 时候；D. Before 在…… 之前。根据下文“we ___6____ to dig out a space of 16 square feet in our yard.”可知，在做了研究之后才做出决定。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. refused 拒绝；B. decided 决定；C. afforded 负担得起；D. led 带领。根据上文“___5___ doing some research online”可知，研究之后他们做出了决定。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查连词短语辨析。句意它必须至少有一英尺深，以便有一个凸起的蔬菜畦，蔬菜才能生长两英尺的深度。A. now that 既然；B. even though 即使；C. so that 以便；D. as long as 只要。根据下文“with a raised vegetable bed, the vegetables would have two feet of depth to grow.”可知，挖坑的目的是为了让蔬菜有足够的深度生长。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：那个月，我用一把大铲子挖穿了我们草坪下的坚硬黏土。A. through 穿过，强调从物体内部穿过；B. across 穿过，强调从物体表面穿过；C. beyond 超过；D. over 在……上方。根据上文“It would have to be at least a foot deep”可知，那个月，作者用一把大铲子挖穿了草坪下面坚硬的黏土。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：幸运的是，雨水让土壤变得更松软，不知不觉中，我们就挖好了菜畦。A. harder 更硬的；B. deeper 更深的；C. softer 更软的；D. heavier 更重的。根据上文“Luckily, the rain made the soil”和常识可知，雨水让土壤变得松软。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：接下来是我最喜欢的部分：购买种子和植物。A. flowers 花；B. fruits 水果；C. seeds 种子；D. trees 树。根据上文“shopping for”可知，为了种植蔬菜，需要购买种子。故选C。 【31题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：到了六月，我们的植物，尤其是西红柿，长得疯狂，超出了我们的预期。A. at risk 处于危险中；B. with care 小心地；C. in excitement 兴奋地；D. like crazy 疯狂地。根据下文“which was beyond our expectation.”可知，植物生长得非常快，疯狂生长。故选D。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们从来没有尝过这么新鲜的西红柿；它们如此甜，你几乎可以尝到阳光的味道。A. sunshine 阳光；B. cloud 云；C. wind 风；D. tear 眼泪。根据常识可知，阳光孕育了万物，让西红柿这么好吃。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们还用我们的西红柿、切片火腿做意大利面。A. supplied 供应；B. offered 提供；C. provided 提供；D. cooked 烹饪。根据下文“Italian pasta with our tomatoes and sliced ham.”可知，他们用自己种的西红柿做菜。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：只要我们有开辟菜园和打理菜园的意志力，我们就会得到回报性的收获。A. fact 事实；B. doubt 怀疑；C. force 力量；D. willpower 意志力。根据下文“ to start and maintain the garden”可知，开辟花园和打理菜园是需要意志力的。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：感谢我的菜园的成功，如果生活的目标是快乐，那么我就离这个目标更近了一步。A. way 方法；B. goal 目标；C. quality 质量；D. standard 标准。根据下文“of life is to be happy, I’m one little step closer.”可知，作者将生活的目标设定为快乐。故选B。 第Ⅱ卷(非选择题共55分) 第一部分语法填空(共10小题，每小题1.5分；共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。 Celebrating the Minor New Year (小年) The 23rd of lunar calendar is celebrated as the Minor Festival, the festival mood of ____36____ begins to pick up, from 23rd of lunar calendar onwards. There are more and more traders’ stands along the streets filled ___37___ a variety of Spring Festival goods that catch the eyes: Spring Festival couplets, New Year paintings, window ____38____ (decorate), paper cuts, fireworks etc. You can hear traders calling for business up and down the streets. The Minor Festival is also known ____39____ the Kitchen God Day. In the past, Kitchen God, ____40____ (place) next above or next to the stove, was adored in every household. On this day, Kitchen God was to go and report to Jade Emperor (玉帝) in Heaven what he ____41____ (witness) on earth. Kitchen God was believed to be able to determine ____42____ (fortunate) or misfortunes of the household, to make it rich or poor, therefore, the household took great care to adore Kitchen God as best they could and not to disrespect him in any event. Among the offerings presented to Kitchen God, there was the ____43____ (stick) sugar. When Kitchen God took it, his teeth and lips got stuck up and couldn’t report to Jade Emperor for anything that would be harmful to the household. ____44____ the adoring was over, the picture of Kitchen God ____45____ (burn) and people believed he went up to Heaven while crackers were fired. 【答案】36. which 37 with 38. decorations 39. as 40. placed 41. had witnessed 42. fortunes 43. sticky 44. When##After 45. was burned##was burnt 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了小年的一些习俗。 【36题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：农历二十三被称为小年，从这一天起，节日的气氛开始浓厚起来。“the festival mood of ___1___ begins to pick up”是非限定性定语从句，修饰先行词the Minor Festival，指物，关系词将其代入从句中作of的宾语，用关系代词which引导从句。故填which。 【37题详解】 考查介词。句意：街道上有越来越多的摊位，摆满了各种各样吸引眼球的春节商品。“(be) filled with”是固定搭配，意为“充满，装满”。故填with。 【38题详解】 考查名词。句意：街道上有越来越多的摊位，摆满了各种各样吸引眼球的春节商品：春联、年画、窗花、剪纸、烟花等等。提示词作同位语，与Spring Festival couplets、New Year paintings、paper cuts和fireworks是并列关系，用可数名词decoration(装饰品)构成词组window decoration，表示“窗花”，用复数形式表示泛指。故填decorations。 【39题详解】 考查介词。句意：小年也被称为祭灶日。“be known as”是固定搭配，意为“被称为，作为……而闻名”。故填as。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：过去，每家每户都供奉着灶王爷，他被放置在炉灶上方或旁边。“(place) next above or next to the stove”作后置定语，place(放置)是非谓语动词，与其逻辑主语“Kitchen God”之间是被动关系，用过去分词表被动。故填placed。 【41题详解】 考查时态。句意：在这一天，灶王爷要去天上向玉帝汇报他在人间所目睹的一切。witness(目睹)是从句中谓语动词，与主语he之间是主动关系，结合句意，“witness”这个动作发生在“was to go”之前，即“过去的过去”，用过去完成时态。故填had witnessed。 【42题详解】 考查名词。句意：人们相信灶王爷能够决定一个家庭的命运和厄运，使它富裕或贫穷。提示词作宾语，与名词misfortunes之间是并列关系，用名词fortune，意为“命运”，常用复数形式。故填fortunes。 【43题详解】 考查形容词。句意：供奉给灶王爷的祭品中，有结块砂糖。提示词修饰名词sugar，用形容词stick作定语，意为“黏性的”。故填sticky。 【44题详解】 考查连词。句意：(当)祭拜结束后，灶王爷的画像被烧掉，人们相信他在放鞭炮的时候上天了。根据语境，“the adoring was over”是时间状语，可以用从属连词when引导时间状语从句，表示“当……时候”，也可用连词after引导时间状语从句，强调时间上的先后顺序，表示“……后”；句首单词首字母大写。故填When/After。 【45题详解】 考查时态语态和主谓一致。句意：祭拜结束后，灶王爷的画像被烧掉，人们相信他在放鞭炮的时候上天了。burn(烧)是谓语动词，与主语the picture之间是被动关系，描述过去的事情，用一般过去时的被动语态，主语是单数名词，谓语用单数形式；动词burn的过去分词形式为burned/burnt。故填was burned/burnt。 第二部分书面表达(满分40分) 46. 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 a Monday and Khan had joined the family the previous Friday. He had already decided that two-year-old Charlotte was his No. 1 girl. The dog had barely left her side since arriving at his new home. Khan was next to Charlotte when Catherine took her into the garden for some fresh air. “I was just in the house doing boring mother things, and Charlotte wanted to go outside and run around, she says. “We were just walking around the garden, looking at flowers. Khan was with her.” As Catherine watched, Khan seemed to double in size. “He kept trying to push her. I was right next to Charlotte no more than a metre away — and I thought, ‘He’s going to hurt her’, ”she says. Time seemed to slow down as Catherine rushed desperately (拼命地) to save her daughter. But Khan got to Charlotte first. He grabbed (抓住) her by the back of her clothes and threw her over his shoulder into the garden. “I turned and looked and she was just sitting there in a pile of grass.” Still not certain whether Khan’s strange behaviour was some sort of attack on her child, Catherine raced to pick up Charlotte, who was completely unharmed, and take her inside to safety. As Catherine turned to flee into the house, she saw a big brown snake bite Khan right in the chest. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式作答。 Khan screamed in pain and in an instant, it all made sense. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Khan needed immediate medical help, so Catherine called a vet. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: Khan screamed in pain and in an instant, it all made sense. Catherine suddenly understood that Khan wasn’t trying to harm Charlotte but was protecting her from danger. The big brown snake had been hidden in the grass, ready to strike. Khan’s effort to push Charlotte away was actually his brave attempt to save her. Feeling sorry for doubting Khan, Catherine hugged Charlotte tightly, thankful that her daughter was safe. Khan, despite being hurt by the snake bite, lay quietly nearby, still watching over Charlotte with a gentle look. Khan needed immediate medical help, so Catherine called a vet. She quickly explained what had happened and how Khan was bitten while saving Charlotte. While waiting for the vet, Catherine tried her best to make Khan feel comfortable, putting a cold towel on his wound to reduce the pain. The little girl stayed close to her mom, looking worriedly at Khan. “He will be fine,” Catherine softly told Charlotte, though she was also scared. Soon, the vet arrived and gave Khan some medicine to fight the poison. Thanks to the quick action, Khan slowly got better. This experience showed everyone that Khan was not only a pet but also a true hero who would do anything to protect his family. 【解析】 【导语】本文以一只名叫Khan的狗为线索展开，讲述了它加入新家庭后与两岁小女孩Charlotte之间建立深厚情谊的故事。在一个平凡的周一，当母亲Catherine带Charlotte在花园玩耍时，Khan突然表现出异常行为，将Charlotte猛地甩到一边。正当家人疑惑不解时，一条大蛇出现并咬向Khan的胸口。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“Khan痛苦地尖叫了一声，瞬间一切都有了答案。”可知，第一段可描写事实真相是什么以及Catherine对此事的感悟。 ②由第二段首句内容“Khan需要紧急医疗救助，于是Catherine立刻联系了兽医。”可知，第二段可描写Catherine将Khan带到兽医站后如何做出紧急处理的以及Khan最后得到及时的救治并恢复健康。 2.续写线索：Khan被蟒蛇攻击——真相大白——Catherine感到愧疚——将Khan送至兽医站——紧急处理伤口——得到救治并康复——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①攻击：strike/attack ②拥抱：hugged/give sb. a hug/embrace ③关注：watching over/ keep an eye on 情绪类 ①感激：thankful/grateful ②害怕：scared/frightened/ terrified/panicked 【点睛】[高分句型1] Feeling sorry for doubting Khan, Catherine hugged Charlotte tightly, thankful that her daughter was safe.（运用了现在分词短语作状语） [高分句型2] This experience showed everyone that Khan was not only a pet but also a true hero who would do anything to protect his family.（运用了that引导的宾语从句及who引导的定语从句） 47 Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 志愿者是城市亮丽的风景，是社会跳动的脉搏。请结合具体事例（描述本人参与过的或观察到的），从志愿者个人、受助者群体和社会三个维度阐述志愿者服务的意义。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Volunteer work is truly a remarkable aspect of our society. I once participated in a volunteer activity at an elderly care home. From the volunteer’s perspective, it was a fulfilling experience. I got to use my time and energy to bring joy. For the recipients, the elderly in this case, the volunteers’ presence was like a ray of sunshine. They had been longing for company, and our arrival brightened their days. We listened to their stories, which made them feel heard and valued. On a social level, such volunteer services strengthen the bonds within the community. It sets a positive example, encouraging more people to care about the vulnerable. This kind of altruistic behavior promotes a harmonious and caring social environment, making our city a more beautiful place to live. Volunteer work, thus, is of great significance in multiple dimensions. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于英语中的短文写作。要求考生结合具体事例从志愿者个人、受助者群体和社会三个维度阐述志愿者服务的意义。 【详解】1.词汇积累 参加：participate in→ take part in 开心：joy→ happiness 渴望：long for→ be desperate for 重要性：significance→ importance 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：This kind of altruistic behavior promotes a harmonious and caring social environment, making our city a more beautiful place to live. 拓展句：This kind of altruistic behavior promotes a harmonious and caring social environment, which makes our city a more beautiful place to live. 【点睛】【高分句型1】We listened to their stories, which made them feel heard and valued.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】It sets a positive example, encouraging more people to care about the vulnerable..（运用了现在作状语） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 新蔡县第一高级中学2024-2025学年高一下学期4月份月考 英语试题 注意事项： 1.答题前请填好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息； 2.请将答案正确填写在答题卡上。 一、听力(共两节，满分30分)略 二、阅读理解(共两节，共20小题.每小题2.5分，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，共37.5分) A I was a volunteer with the city of Milpitas, and was studying at mission college. One night after going to class, I was heading home and decided to stop off at a burrito (墨西哥卷饼) restaurant. I got my burrito and started to head for my car when I was approached by a homeless man. He was very dirty and obviously very hungry. He asked me for some change to buy a little food. As I was pulling some change out, I had an idea. I asked him to follow me back into the burrito restaurant to order. He was ashamed of the way he looked and said he did not want to go in there. But I insisted. When he finally followed me in, the people behind the counter refused to let him in, but I told them that I was buying him dinner and he had a right to be there. After we argued over it for a while, they finally gave in. It seemed like he was relieved a bit to be sitting at a table. I asked him to order whatever he wanted. But he only ordered a burrito. For someone who has been on the fringes (边缘) of society, he was very surprised at my generosity. But to me, it was what any “human being” should do or at least offer. You had to be there to see the look in his face. It reminded me when I was young and my mom brought out a big birthday cake for me on my birthday, with all the candy, chocolate and goodies that we were about to eat. I think he felt special, like he was getting attention, something that I could see he hadn’t experienced in a long time. I often think about this story because to me, it’s not just about helping someone out by feeding them. It’s more about giving them the respect and dignity (尊严) of being a human being and allowing them to feel good about themselves. 1. Why did the homeless man approach the author? A. To ask for a lift. B. To beg for money. C. To request a burrito. D. To seek company. 2. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 2 refer to? A. Where to sit in the restaurant. B. What to order for the homeless man. C. Whether to buy dinner for the homeless man. D. Whether to allow the homeless man to enter the restaurant. 3 Why does the author mention his birthday in paragraph 3? A. To demonstrate his wonderful childhood. B. To stress the importance of enjoying a feast. C. To contrast his life with that of the homeless man. D. To describe the happy feelings of the homeless man. 4. What is the thing really worth doing according to the author? A. Treating others with respect. B. Ridding the world of hunger. C. Encouraging acts of kindness. D. Paying attention to the homeless. B Many artists take inspiration from their travels, but Benjamin Sack found a unique way to make his way around the world. For the past decade, artist Benjamin Sack has been navigating the globe in an unconventional studio — a Holland American cruise ship (游轮). This platform enables him to dig into global architectural designs, which he then masterfully integrates into detailed pen drawings. Sack first approached Holland America — a company known for its round-the-world cruises — after he finished university. He proposed a unique idea: an “artist residency” where he’d give drawing classes and lectures to passengers on art related to the ports of call. He also offered to create a large map-style drawing to be in memory of the voyage. Now, he’s affectionately known as King Neptune’s (海神的) court artist. Sack’s shipboard studio offers sweeping, ever-changing views that inspire his work. At each journey’s end, he presents a final drawing to passengers and crew, catching the essence of their travels. On the ship, Sack interacts with a variety of people, bridging the gap between passengers and crew. This unique advantage enriches his artistic perspective, similar to how art bridges societal gaps on land. His drawings catch architectural wonders like Florence’s Duomo, similar to M. C. Escher’s attractive lithographs (平板画). Sack sees architecture as music solidified, each structure a character in a grand symphony of movement and form. Adventure is Sack’s constant companion, with months at sea weaving into his large, detail-rich works. From Himeji Castle’s majesty to Singapore’s Marina Bay modernity, his pieces mirror the globe’s architectural wonders. “On land, the drawings are fixed to the studio. On the ship, the studio travels,” Sack thinks. His artworks literally grasp the essence of the voyage, with the ship’s gentle rocking deeply influencing each line. Through his stateroom window, sunsets and sunrises from various time zones adorn (装饰) his drawings, making each year’s work richer than the last. “It’s magic!” he says. 5. What is unique about Sack’s “artist residency” on the Holland American cruise ship? A. He only offers drawing classes to passengers. B. He gives lectures according to where the ship arrives. C He specially draws scenes from African cities. D. He creates advertising materials for the cruise line. 6. What can be inferred about Benjamin Sack’s view on architecture? A. He believes it should be uniform and consistent worldwide. B. He thinks it should mirror societal structures and divisions. C. He sees it as a form of frozen music with its own character. D. He focuses entirely on modern architectural designs in his artwork. 7. How does Sack’s shipboard studio influence his artwork? A. It limits the size of his drawings due to lack of space. B. It exposes him to a limited variety of architectural styles. C. It restricts him to using black and white colours in his artworks. D. It allows him to integrate real-time sea motions into his artworks. 8. Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of the text? A. How challenging it is to become an artist at sea. B. An artist drawing his incredible adventures aboard a cruise ship. C. How travelling inspires artistic creation in Benjamin Sack. D. The relationship between architecture and Sack’s artwork. C When caught in the rain, we have all run for cover——often to a nearby tree. On the way, we step over short-lived puddles and hastily formed streams, marveling at how quickly the soil changes from supportive and predictable to untrustworthy: slippery, soft, and spongy. At the first chance we tend to flee, skipping further observation. Given that direct observations are often unfeasible (难实行的), remote observation systems are crucial in capturing phenomena that are frequent and unpredictable. However, the Bimbache community of El Hierro observed water running down tree bark during fog events and captured it for drinking, washing and agriculture. If more contemporary hydrologists (水文学家) had watched the raking of fog by trees, forest managers may not have logged the Bull Run Watershed, which reduced local rainfall by 30%. An interdisciplinary research team led by John Van Stan from Cleveland State University argues that scientists should go beyond the laboratory to directly observe weather phenomena. The researchers insist that hands-on observation of storm events is crucial in comprehending the complexities of wet weather. “ Natural scientists seem increasingly content to stay dry and rely on remote sensors and samplers models, and virtual experiments to understand natural systems. Consequently, we can miss important stormy phenomena, imaginative inspiration, and opportunities to build intuition (直觉),” said Van Stan’ s team. For instance, in describing rainwater’s flow from the forest treetops to the soils, the authors note that “if several branches efficiently capture and carry storm water to the stem, rainwater inputs to near-stem soils can be more than 100 times greater”. Likewise, water vapor clouds trapped beneath forest treetop covers may escape remote detection, yet be sensitive to scientists on the ground. Van Stan and colleagues see core value in first-hand storm experiences — not only for natural scientists, but also students studying the impacts of climate change on ecosystems. 9. How do people tend to react to rain? A. In a defensive manner. B. In a scientific manner. C. With a wait-and-see attitude. D. With an observation-oriented attitude. 10. What can be learned from the 2nd paragraph? A. The Bimbache community’s way of using fog water is primitive and inefficient. B. Remote observation systems are the only reliable way to study natural phenomena. C. The relationship between forests and local rainfall is more complex than previously thought. D. Contemporary hydrologists have been aware of the importance of trees in capturing fog water. 11. What does Van Stan’s research team argue in terms of hands-on observation? A. It is effortless and precise. B. It is virtual and accepted. C. It is complex yet time-saving. D. It is essential yet neglected. 12. What is the text? A. A news report. B. A research paper. C. An argumentative essay. D. A descriptive passage. D Can’t find the perfect bike to suit all your needs? Join us for our Build-Your-Own Bike Workshop and customize one for yourself! Our committed trainers will take you through step-by-step instructions in this5-day workshop to guide you in building your own bike. This workshop will not only provide a satisfying hands-on experience but will also expand your knowledge of bike parts, how they work and how to maintain them. Gear up for an enriching time! Date: 2-6 May 2025 Time: 9am-12pm daily Course Course Fees: $500 per participant Fees include: ●All bike parts ●Instruction sheets ●Trainer fees Limited to 6 participants to ensure you get the attention you need. Sign up now at www. urbanbikeshop. com for the ultimate build-your-own bike experience! 10% Early Bird Discount For Sign-ups Before 1 April *Membership entitles you to an additional cash discount of $30. What Urban Bike Shop is all about. . . We are the go-to platform for cyclists to shop for bike parts and build their own bikes. Additionally, our platform links you to the various bike retailers (零售商) so you can shop for bikes and components more easily. Our Vision To promote the joy of cycling and serve as a platform where cyclists can set fitness goals, achieve them, and be rewarded for their efforts, we hope to connect cyclists and inspire them to share their experiences with our year-long events. 13. What can participants do in the workshop? A. Maintain fitness through cycling. B. Gain the know-how to build bikes. C. Master the skills of being a trainer. D. Produce bike components by hand. 14. How much should an Urban Bike Shop member pay for registration in March? A. $420. B. $450. C. $470. D. $500. 15. What is Urban Bike Shop’s long-term goal? A. To make high-end bikes more accessible. B. To attract as many bike retailers as possible. C. To create an interaction network for cyclists. D. To provide free bike maintenance (维修) services. 第二节七选五(共5小题；每小题2.5分，共12.5分) When you are hungry, how will you respond? Have your favorite meal and stay quiet after that?____16____ But it never lets you know, because you keep it busy thinking about your friends or favorite stars. So it silently serves your needs and never lets itself grow. When mind loses its freedom to grow, creativity sets a full stop. This might be the reason why we all sometimes think “What happens next?”, or “Why can’t I think?” ____17____ Why reading but not watching TV? It is because reading has been the most educative tool used by us right from childhood. Since it develops other aspects of our life, we have to take help from reading. When you read a book, of course you run your eyes through the lines and your mind tries to explain something to you. ____18____ Now this seed is unknowingly used by you to develop new ideas. If it is used many times, the same seed can give you great help to relate a lot of things, which you would have never thought of in your wildest dreams! This is nothing but creativity. ____19____ Within no time you can start talking with your friends in English or any other language and never run out of the right words. So, friends, do give food to your thoughts by reading, reading and more reading. ____20____ Go and get a book! A. The interesting part of the book is stored in your mind as a seed. B. Why not do some reading while you are hungry? C. Just like your stomach, your mind is also hungry. D. Now what are you waiting for? E. Hunger of the mind can be actually solved through wide reading. F. Reading can help you make more friends too. G. Also this makes a significant contribution to your vocabulary. 第三节完形填空(共15小题.每小题1分，满分15分) As a child, I didn’t know about the benefits of fresh food. ___21___, I considered ___22___ fish and fruit, bottled soft drinks and preserved snacks to be the most appetizing (开胃的) . As I learned to prefer fresh and ___23___ foods to the artificial taste of chemically-enhanced snacks, I began to think about starting a vegetable garden in our backyard. We had the space and were ___24___ to take care of the plants every day. ___25___ doing some research online, we ___26___ to dig out a space of 16 square feet in our yard. It would have to be at least a foot deep ___27___ with a raised vegetable bed, the vegetables would have two feet of depth to grow. It was February of 2013. We knew that we had to work quickly if we wanted to plant vegetables that spring. That month, I pushed ___28___ the tough clay (黏土) under our lawn with a large shovel (铲子). Luckily, the rain made the soil ___29___, and before we knew it, we had finished digging the bed. Next came my favorite part: shopping for ____30____ and plants. By June, our plants, especially the tomatoes, were growing ____31____, which was beyond our expectation. We had never tasted such fresh tomatoes; they were so sweet that you could almost taste the ____32____ in them. To give our friends gifts, we packed jars of our little organic tomatoes. We also ____33____ Italian pasta with our tomatoes and sliced ham. It reassured (使放心) us to know that we were eating health y and fresh produce. As long as we had the ____34____ to start and maintain the garden, we reaped a rewarding harvest in return. Thanks to the success of my vegetable garden, I can say that if the ____35____ of life is to be happy, I’m one little step closer. 21. A. Likewise B. Therefore C. Otherwise D. Instead 22. A. prevented B. protected C. canned D. prepared 23. A. special B. nutritious C. particular D. traditional 24. A. satisfied B. absent C. late D. willing 25. A. After B. Since C. As D. Before 26. A. refused B. decided C. afforded D. led 27. A. now that B. even though C. so that D. as long as 28. A. through B. across C. beyond D. over 29. A. harder B. deeper C. softer D. heavier 30. A. flowers B. fruits C. seeds D. trees 31. A. at risk B. with care C. in excitement D. like crazy 32. A. sunshine B. cloud C. wind D. tear 33. A. supplied B. offered C. provided D. cooked 34. A. fact B. doubt C. force D. willpower 35. A. way B. goal C. quality D. standard 第Ⅱ卷(非选择题共55分) 第一部分语法填空(共10小题，每小题1.5分；共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。 Celebrating the Minor New Year (小年) The 23rd of lunar calendar is celebrated as the Minor Festival, the festival mood of ____36____ begins to pick up, from 23rd of lunar calendar onwards. There are more and more traders’ stands along the streets filled ___37___ a variety of Spring Festival goods that catch the eyes: Spring Festival couplets, New Year paintings, window ____38____ (decorate), paper cuts, fireworks etc. You can hear traders calling for business up and down the streets. The Minor Festival is also known ____39____ the Kitchen God Day. In the past, Kitchen God, ____40____ (place) next above or next to the stove, was adored in every household. On this day, Kitchen God was to go and report to Jade Emperor (玉帝) in Heaven what he ____41____ (witness) on earth. Kitchen God was believed to be able to determine ____42____ (fortunate) or misfortunes of the household, to make it rich or poor, therefore, the household took great care to adore Kitchen God as best they could and not to disrespect him in any event. Among the offerings presented to Kitchen God, there was the ____43____ (stick) sugar. When Kitchen God took it, his teeth and lips got stuck up and couldn’t report to Jade Emperor for anything that would be harmful to the household. ____44____ the adoring was over, the picture of Kitchen God ____45____ (burn) and people believed he went up to Heaven while crackers were fired. 第二部分书面表达(满分40分) 46. 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 a Monday and Khan had joined the family the previous Friday. He had already decided that two-year-old Charlotte was his No. 1 girl. The dog had barely left her side since arriving at his new home. Khan was next to Charlotte when Catherine took her into the garden for some fresh air. “I was just in the house doing boring mother things, and Charlotte wanted to go outside and run around, she says. “We were just walking around the garden, looking at flowers. Khan was with her.” As Catherine watched, Khan seemed to double in size. “He kept trying to push her. I was right next to Charlotte no more than a metre away — and I thought, ‘He’s going to hurt her’, ”she says. Time seemed to slow down as Catherine rushed desperately (拼命地) to save her daughter. But Khan got to Charlotte first. He grabbed (抓住) her by the back of her clothes and threw her over his shoulder into the garden. “I turned and looked and she was just sitting there in a pile of grass.” Still not certain whether Khan’s strange behaviour was some sort of attack on her child, Catherine raced to pick up Charlotte, who was completely unharmed, and take her inside to safety. As Catherine turned to flee into the house, she saw a big brown snake bite Khan right in the chest. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式作答。 Khan screamed in pain and in an instant, it all made sense. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Khan needed immediate medical help, so Catherine called a vet. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 47. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 志愿者是城市亮丽的风景，是社会跳动的脉搏。请结合具体事例（描述本人参与过的或观察到的），从志愿者个人、受助者群体和社会三个维度阐述志愿者服务的意义。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$