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武汉市部分重点中学2024—2025学年度下学期期中联考 高二英语 本试卷共10页，满分150分。考试用时120分钟。 考试时间：2025年4月14日下午14:00—16:00 ★祝考试顺利★ 注意事项： 1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2.选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 3.非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 4.考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并上交。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What is the man going to do after school? A. See a film. B. Go to Mrs. Green's. C. Improve his essay. 2. How much will the man pay for the oranges? A. $9. B. $10. C. $18. 3. When will the man visit Marie? A. This Wednesday. B. This Saturday. C. Next Monday. 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A piece of music. B. A basketball player. C. Their childhood memories. 5. What is the man doing? A. Calling the police. B. Driving an ambulance. C. Sending a package. 第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Where does the conversation take place? A. At the woman's home. B. At the grocer's. C. At the dentist's. 7. What does the woman advise the man to do? A. Avoid cold drinks. B. Take some medicine. C. Rest for a few days. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8 What did the woman do last Friday? A. She bought her first car. B. She went for a test-drive. C. She took a driving lesson. 9. What do we know about Joseph? A. He knows about sales skills. B. He is a car dealer. C. He is saving money for a car. 10. How does the man sound about the woman's payment choice? A. Surprised. B. Understanding. C. Doubtful. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Who came up with the idea of flower cards? A. Sarah. B. Emma. C. Alex. 12. Where will the party be held? A. In a park. B. At Sarah's house. C. In a flower shop. 13. Who will be invited to the party? A. Sarah's teachers. B. Sarah's roommates. C. Sarah's neighbors. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What happened to Danny? A. He couldn't join the team. B. He fell down when exercising. C. He was late for the tennis lesson. 15. What does the woman consider really important in sports? A. Skills. B. Outcomes. C. Attitudes. 16. Why does the woman like golf best? A. She played it in her youth. B. She was good at playing it. C. She learned life lessons from it. 17. What are the speakers likely to do before going home? A. Practise tennis. B. Have some dessert. C. Make ice cream. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. When does the Advanced Physics Lab Course begin? A. September 18th. B. September 20th. C. September 21st. 19. Where will the students take the Modern Chinese Literature Course? A. In Room 203 of the Library. B. In Room 304 of the Science Lab Building. C. In Room 101 of the Main Campus Building. 20. Who is probably the speaker? A. A tour guide. B. A course designer. C. A school advisor. 第二部分 阅读理解(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，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Participate in Arts Fest 2025! The annual Harvard Arts Festival is one of the largest collegiate arts festivals in the country. In 2025, we will present a variety of hybrid and in-person on-campus events celebrating the creativity of Harvard’s community. Each Harvard Arts Festival is a unique annual celebration of the university community’s artistic creativity. We invite you to join us on May 1-4, 2025! Apply to Perform Priority deadline: December 4, 2024 Final deadline: January 29, 2025 Each individual artist may perform in up to 3 Performance Fair chances. This includes solo performances as well as performing with others. The Performance Fair is a dynamic one-day celebration of the performing arts, featuring simultaneous performances in many venues around Harvard’s campus throughout the day on Saturday, May 3, 2025. All Harvard affiliates (undergraduate and graduate students, staff, alums, faculty, visiting researchers, etc.) are welcome to apply. The 2025 Harvard Arts Medal will be awarded in a special ceremony 4-5:30pm, Sunday, May 4,2025, at Lowell Lecture Hall. Volunteer Join the Arts Fest team as a volunteer! Volunteers help the Arts Fest Performance Fair run smoothly by helping set up or put away chairs, music stands, and signs; greet visitors and provide basic directions to performance venues; check in performers; and other tasks as needed. In advance of the festival, volunteers may help deliver Arts Fest guides and T-shirts to various locations on the Harvard campus or organize festival materials. All volunteers receive an Arts Fest T-shirt, free snacks and the opportunity to see exciting Arts Fest performances. 1. What is the latest date to apply for a solo performance? A. May 3, 2025. B. May 4, 2025. C. January 29, 2025. D. December 4, 2024. 2. What can you learn about the performers in the festival? A. They can perform either solo or in groups. B. They must be Harvard students or graduates. C. They are required to submit visual artworks. D. They are guaranteed to get Harvard Arts Medal. 3. What can a volunteer get in the festival? A. A free Arts Fest guide. B. Music stands and chairs. C. Priority to enter performance venues. D. A T-shirt and access to performances. B Give a man a fish, and he will eat for a day; teach him to fish, and he’ll eat for a lifetime. In 1991, while teaching English in Ukraine, we did some sightseeing. One weekend in Kherson, a port city, I boarded the wrong ferry, going to somewhere I never knew. On the ferry I was recognized by two students at the college I was visiting. One of them was going to visit her parents at their “summerhouse”, a vegetable garden on a small island. When the young lady understood that I had no destination in mind, she invited me along and I agreed. It was the sort of visit with a family one hopes for, and rarely gets, in a foreign country. Her father was an amateur photographer, and since the fastest film he could get locally was ASA 64, he was thrilled that I could leave him a few rolls of ASA 400 color film. The mother prided herself on her cooking, but had limited supplies, so they walked around the island and invited several other families to a potluck supper. The main course was sturgeon (鲟), which was at least six feet long in the river. It was a gift of a fish that must have fed a few families for several days. In 1965, I was studying German in Munich, Germany. I met a young American man who had been sent to Munich for business. He could not find the local branch of his company, and I gave him directions. When he left Munich, he gave me the food he’d been carrying, a can of gefilte fish, a sort of seasoned fish ball. I was feeling homesick, and this old favorite really hit the spot. A gift of canned gefilte fish seemed an improbable favor to return. But nearly 50 years later, I had a cousin who was working in Nairobi, Kenya. He wanted to organize an American-style Passover Seder (逾越节晚餐) for his friends, but could not find American-style gefilte fish in Kenya. While it usually comes in bottles, I was able to locate some packed in cans, and I mailed a box of canned gefilte fish to him from America. 4. What can we learn about the author’s visit to the Ukrainian family? A. It was a hard-won chance. B. It had been long-expected. C. It was served with many dishes. D. It lacked local cultural elements. 5. What does “hit the spot” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Stirred up emotions. B. Created a problem. C. Started a tradition. D. Satisfied a need. 6. Why did the author choose gefilte fish in cans to mail to his cousin? A. His cousin liked canned gefilte fish the most. B. Canned gefilte fish was the author’s favorite. C He received canned gefilte fish and paid it forward. D. Canned gefilte fish was an American culture symbol. 7. What is the author’s intention of writing this text? A. To stress the importance of teaching skills. B. To teach us how to react to an act of kindness. C. To recommend us to seek help when necessary. D To encourage us to repay the people helping us. C A new research by Stanford University psychology Professor Jeanne Tsai and her team suggests a key puzzle involves culture. The team examined the emotional content of Twitter posts made by users in the United States and Japan. Most previous studies on social media have focused on Western users. In contrast, the Stanford team included a non-Western context. “It just felt for me that a piece is missing if you don’t consider culture,” said lead author and graduate student Tiffany Hsun. “Culture is such an important aspect in terms of social media and connecting people.” The research team analyzed thousands of tweets from both countries. They used a tool called SentiStrength which scores texts based on positivity, negativity, and emotional intensity. Their analysis revealed clear cultural patterns: American users generally produce more positive and high-energy content (e.g., The cutest pictures are from Kindergarten graduation! ♥), while Japanese users tend to post messages with calmer, lower-arousal emotions (e.g., Another week of exams then I’m free ). However, the opposite seemed to apply after users had been exposed to others’ posts. “Users seemed to be most influenced by others’ posts when those posts contained feelings against their cultural values.” explained Hsu, “So for the U. S., users are most influenced by others’ high arousal negative content like nervousness, but for Japan, users are most influenced by others’ high arousal positive states like excitement.” The researchers described this effect as “affective hijacking”, in which exposure to content that goes against users’ cultural values temporarily redirects their own content. Researchers aren’t totally sure where these disruptive posts from, but they noticed these posts often spread fake news or lies. This suggests to them that the content may be generated by people attempting to mislead others or even by algorithms created to stir up disputes. They suggested that future developments might include software tools similar to junk email blockers. 8. What is the main purpose of the Stanford research? A. To improve tools for checking text emotions. B. To compare social media habits in two countries. C. To prove fake news spreads faster across cultures. D. To study how culture affects online emotional posts. 9. According to the study, American users tend to produce posts with emotions like ________. A. anger and anxiety B. sadness and depression C. delight and excitement D. calmness and relaxation 10 Why were Japanese users more influenced by high-arousal positive posts? A. Such posts are common in Japan. B. Their culture lacks interaction. C. Such posts conflict with their culture. D. Their culture values positive emotions. 11. What social problem might “affective hijacking” cause? A. Confusion of cultural identity among young users. B. Spread of online rumors and cross-culture conflicts. C. Overload of information on social media platforms. D. Increase in cyberbullying based on cultural differences. D In Portugal, near the town of Alqueva, lies Europe’s largest artificial lake, home to an innovative floating solar-power plant developed by EDP, a leading renewable energy company. Despite initial skepticism about the high costs and potential issues of floating solar technology, this project represents the sector’s maturation and readiness for expansion. In this first phase of the project at Alqueva, engineers have stationed some 12,000 PV modules (光伏组件) on floating platforms made from partially recycled plastic and locally sourced soft wood. These are connected to an energy-storage system combining batteries and are integrated with the hydroelectric dam’s power station. Floating solar projects do face plenty of challenges. The kit has to he water-, wave-, wind- and storm-resistant, which adds complexity and cost. The fish in lakes attract plenty of birds, whose droppings can block the sun. To deal with this, engineers for the project at Alqueva have developed remote-controlled cleaning robots and are working on autonomous ones. Yet floating solar projects also enjoy several advantages. When located at existing hydroelectric dams they do not require any additional land and can be connected to the grid (电网) without the multi-year wait common for solar projects. The cooling effect of being on water especially boosts the efficiency of the modules, with studies suggesting gains of between 5% and 15% over land-based PV, while the shade they produce slows the water evaporation (蒸发) of the lake. EDP views floating solar as a cornerstone of its renewable energy strategy. The initial 5 megawatts (MW兆瓦) capacity at Alqueva may seem modest, but it’s just the beginning. The company is planning a second phase, which will see an additional 70MW capacity by 2025. According to Wood Mackenzie, a leading consultancy, floating solar technology could deliver up to 60,000MW of renewable energy globally by 2031. “This may pale in comparison to the 1,600,000MW of solar capacity installed as of last year. But every bit counts,” he added. 12. Which of the following best describes the EDP project? A. Land-saving and efficient. B. Innovative and labor-saving. C. Economical and eco-friendly. D. Challenging and experimental. 13. Why are cleaning robots needed? A. They prevent water damage. B. They protect modules. C. They reduce manual costs. D. They remove bird waste. 14. What advantage of floating solar projects is highlighted? A. They use local soft wood only. B. They reduce water loss via shading. C. They create new habitats for wildlife. D. They need no new power stations. 15. What is a suitable title for the text? A. Floating Solar Ready to Shine. B. The Dawn of Renewable Energy. C. Solar Power or Hydroelectric Power. D. 5MW to 75MW: Alqueva’s Solar Leap. 第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分、满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项；选项中有两项为多余选项。 Life is a precious gift, and how we live it depends on our choices. While some choose to waste their potential, others decide to pursue the best version of themselves. ____16____ Some people are afraid of change, preferring to continue along the road that they are familiar with. They are not happy, but they are offered sense of safety. They are leading a wasted life because they are not making use of their full potential. When you have a dream, you owe it to yourself to strive to realize that dream. Why? No one has reached the end of their life and said, “I am glad I didn’t try that.” Instead, more likely, they will say, “I wish I had tried harder at more challenges.” These regrets reveal a universal truth of human nature: ____17____ The first step is changing your mindset. ____18____ This means replacing self-doubt with determination. Once you have decided that you want to lead a different life, then be prepared to work hard and commit to the effort required. Positive thinking reshapes every aspect of life. When faced with a problem, think to yourself, “I can do this.” Then find the best way to achieve the result you want. ____19____ Keep trying until the job is done, and then congratulate yourself on outstanding achievement. Each success builds confidence. Positive thinking is the oil that keeps the wheels of your ambition turning. ____20____ Keep thinking positively about every aspect of life. Just imagine your future self: confident, fearless, and fulfilled. Hold on to those thoughts as you push ahead with your plans. A. Don’t give up and be negative. B. Without it, you will come to a standstill. C. Instant actions with purpose lead to success. D. Anyone avoids changes can live comfortable lives. E. Deciding to change requires both courage and action. F. Staying in comfort zones avoids risks but limits growth. G. Most people want to look back at a life filled with achievements. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 In a small village in Sindh, Pakistan, my days began with buffaloes (水牛) herding. With a wooden stick in hand, I ____21____ them along dusty roads and past mud homes and fields. Life was simple, yet my dreams were ____22____. One afternoon, a group of students in neat uniforms walking by sparked my ____23____. I demanded to see their books, and the illustrations within ____24____ my imagination. I declared my dream to attend school, which invited ____25____ and doubt. Months passed in routine until my uncle, a man of few words but great insights, ____26____ my parents of the value of education. I enrolled in primary school, my mind ____27____ every lesson like a sponge. My academic success was laughed at when I tended to study in Karachi, a distant city ____28____ for its educational institutions. The villagers found it amusing a boy from the ____29____ dreaming of such heights. _______30_______, a skin condition left pale patches (斑点) across my body. Shame pushed me to the edge of _______31_______ my life. _______32_______, my elder brother intervened, his words preventing a tragic mistake. However, years later, college fee was another mountain that seemed _______33_______. But I found a part-time job at a newspaper, where my skills were valued and my potential was recognized. The turning point later led to a _______34_______ in calligraphy and advertising after my graduation with a large income. Reflecting on the past, the laughter of doubters holds no _______35_______. My story proves that with belief in oneself and the courage to use one’s talents, anything is possible. 21. A. pointed B. accompanied C. traced D. guided 22. A. vast B. reasonable C. vivid D. realistic 23. A. hesitation B. puzzlement C. inspiration D. curiosity 24. A. fueled B. found C. helped D. improved 25. A. desire B. fault C. laughter D. harm 26. A. informing B. convincing C. reminding D. accusing 27. A. expecting B. denying C. exposing D. absorbing 28. A. known B. rewarded C. used D. designed 29. A. country B. field C. county D. land 30. A. After that B. Worse still C. Better yet D. So far 31. A. dropping out B. turning down C. giving up D. breaking down 32 A. Thankfully B. Sincerely C. Briefly D. Cheerfully 33. A. awesome B. overwhelming C. fundamental D. stable 34. A. training B. life C. career D. interest 35. A. value B. hope C. power D. effort 第二节(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Sacred Valley is full of archeological sites, with Machu Picchu being the crown jewel. But it was the first time that we ____36____ (spend) a lot of time wandering around various old structures around the area that were once used as temples, houses and other buildings. Our guides, Jose Soldevila and Wilfredo Huillea, helped us have a better understanding of ____37____ we were looking at. They pointed out holes in the hillside at Pisac, which used to shelter mummies until grave robbers raided them. They explained irrigation and drainage systems, both in archeological sites and those are still ____38____ wide use today. Even ____39____ (big) cities like Cusco are also utilizing them. At the town of Chinchero-which at over 12,000 feet elevation is even higher than Cusco-we tiptoed through the church Spaniards built around 1607 on top of an Inca palace. The ____40____ (elegant) painted ceilings were spectacular, even though I felt bad about the Spanish conquering the Incas. Chinchero is a weaving center, and women in traditional clothes were selling ____41____ (substance) piles of colorful textiles on the lawn in front of the church. When ____42____ (look) down at even older terraced agricultural fields while women wove table runners, I felt like I was in several time ____43____ (period) at once. Then our group rambled six miles downhill. We had passed between steep mountains of the Sacred Valley, ____44____ (balance) on ancient sites where the path broke off, and watched people farm potatoes with hand tools ____45____ we finally arrived at the tiny village of Urquillos. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你班英语课开展“我所崇拜的科学家（The Scientist I Admire）”为主题的项目学习活动。请你写一篇发言稿，代表你们小组介绍你们所崇拜的科学家，内容包括： 1.主要成就； 2.崇拜原因。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 The Scientist I Admire ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 读后续写(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 This story occurred during our trip to the US in 2013. My husband and I decided on visiting Cape Cod, a beautiful sea scenic spot, which is about three hours drive from the city of Boston. Our daughter who then lived in Salem close to Boston dropped us off at 8 am at one of the pick-up points of the tour bus in Boston. We decided on returning home on our own in the evening as we thought that we could catch a local train to Salem from Boston. Our daughter insisted that she would pick us up in the evening but we were confident of our ability to find our way and not wanting to trouble her, so we refused her offer. We had a great time in Cape Cod and returned to Boston at six in the evening. We thought that the Boston commuter (通勤) rail station was close to the last but one stage before the drop-off point and so got off the bus at that stage. My husband has a very good memory and a keen sense of direction and so I blindly followed him, without knowing where we were heading to. We found ourselves to be just going round with the station nowhere in sight! Being a Sunday, the roads were deserted with not many people walking around. We did find a few but initially were a bit hesitant to ask strangers for directions. Finally, having no other option, we approached a gentleman, who himself was struggling with a road map and so our inquiry was in vain! We started getting worried. We had no cell phone to call our daughter either. Next, we saw a young American guy coming from the opposite direction. We approached him and explained the dilemma in which we were placed. On hearing our problem, he personally took us to the station, which was just a few blocks away. On reaching there, we found to our disappointment that the dollar coins which we put in the narrow hole of the ticket machine just fell through the hole without printing our tickets. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Another guy standing near the machine told us that the machine was out of order. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On reaching home, we told our folks about this. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 武汉市部分重点中学2024—2025学年度下学期期中联考 高二英语 本试卷共10页，满分150分。考试用时120分钟。 考试时间：2025年4月14日下午14:00—16:00 ★祝考试顺利★ 注意事项： 1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2.选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 3.非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 4.考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并上交。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What is the man going to do after school? A. See a film. B. Go to Mrs. Green's. C. Improve his essay. 2 How much will the man pay for the oranges? A. $9. B. $10. C. $18. 3. When will the man visit Marie? A. This Wednesday. B. This Saturday. C. Next Monday. 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A piece of music. B. A basketball player. C. Their childhood memories. 5. What is the man doing? A. Calling the police. B. Driving an ambulance. C. Sending a package. 第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Where does the conversation take place? A. At the woman's home. B. At the grocer's. C. At the dentist's. 7. What does the woman advise the man to do? A. Avoid cold drinks. B. Take some medicine. C. Rest for a few days. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What did the woman do last Friday? A. She bought her first car. B. She went for a test-drive. C. She took a driving lesson. 9. What do we know about Joseph? A. He knows about sales skills. B. He is a car dealer. C. He is saving money for a car. 10. How does the man sound about the woman's payment choice? A. Surprised. B. Understanding. C. Doubtful. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Who came up with the idea of flower cards? A. Sarah. B. Emma. C. Alex. 12. Where will the party be held? A. In a park. B. At Sarah's house. C. In a flower shop. 13. Who will be invited to the party? A. Sarah's teachers. B. Sarah's roommates. C. Sarah's neighbors. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What happened to Danny? A. He couldn't join the team. B. He fell down when exercising. C. He was late for the tennis lesson. 15. What does the woman consider really important in sports? A. Skills. B. Outcomes. C. Attitudes. 16. Why does the woman like golf best? A. She played it in her youth. B. She was good at playing it. C. She learned life lessons from it. 17. What are the speakers likely to do before going home? A. Practise tennis. B. Have some dessert. C. Make ice cream. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. When does the Advanced Physics Lab Course begin? A. September 18th. B. September 20th. C. September 21st. 19. Where will the students take the Modern Chinese Literature Course? A In Room 203 of the Library. B. In Room 304 of the Science Lab Building. C. In Room 101 of the Main Campus Building. 20. Who is probably the speaker? A. A tour guide. B. A course designer. C. A school advisor. 第二部分 阅读理解(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，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Participate in Arts Fest 2025! The annual Harvard Arts Festival is one of the largest collegiate arts festivals in the country. In 2025, we will present a variety of hybrid and in-person on-campus events celebrating the creativity of Harvard’s community. Each Harvard Arts Festival is a unique annual celebration of the university community’s artistic creativity. We invite you to join us on May 1-4, 2025! Apply to Perform Priority deadline: December 4, 2024 Final deadline: January 29, 2025 Each individual artist may perform in up to 3 Performance Fair chances. This includes solo performances as well as performing with others. The Performance Fair is a dynamic one-day celebration of the performing arts, featuring simultaneous performances in many venues around Harvard’s campus throughout the day on Saturday, May 3, 2025. All Harvard affiliates (undergraduate and graduate students, staff, alums, faculty, visiting researchers, etc.) are welcome to apply. The 2025 Harvard Arts Medal will be awarded in a special ceremony 4-5:30pm, Sunday, May 4,2025, at Lowell Lecture Hall. Volunteer Join the Arts Fest team as a volunteer! Volunteers help the Arts Fest Performance Fair run smoothly by helping set up or put away chairs, music stands, and signs; greet visitors and provide basic directions to performance venues; check in performers; and other tasks as needed. In advance of the festival, volunteers may help deliver Arts Fest guides and T-shirts to various locations on the Harvard campus or organize festival materials. All volunteers receive an Arts Fest T-shirt, free snacks and the opportunity to see exciting Arts Fest performances. 1. What is the latest date to apply for a solo performance? A. May 3, 2025. B. May 4, 2025. C. January 29, 2025. D. December 4, 2024. 2. What can you learn about the performers in the festival? A. They can perform either solo or in groups. B. They must be Harvard students or graduates. C. They are required to submit visual artworks. D. They are guaranteed to get Harvard Arts Medal. 3. What can a volunteer get in the festival? A. A free Arts Fest guide. B. Music stands and chairs. C. Priority to enter performance venues. D. A T-shirt and access to performances. 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了2025年哈佛艺术节的相关信息。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Apply to Perform部分中“Final deadline: January 29, 2025 (最终截止日期：2025年1月29日)”可知，申请独奏表演的最晚日期是2025年1月29日。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Apply to Perform部分中“Each individual artist may perform in up to 3 Performance Fair chances. This includes solo performances as well as performing with others. (每位个体艺术家最多可有3次在表演展会上表演的机会。这包括独奏表演以及与他人合作表演)”可知，在艺术节上，表演者可以独奏也可以团体表演。故选A。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Volunteer部分中“All volunteers receive an Arts Fest T-shirt, free snacks and the opportunity to see exciting Arts Fest performances. (所有志愿者都会收到一件艺术节T恤、免费小吃以及观看精彩艺术节表演的机会)”可知，志愿者在艺术节上可以得到一件T恤和观看表演的机会。故选D。 B Give a man a fish, and he will eat for a day; teach him to fish, and he’ll eat for a lifetime. In 1991, while teaching English in Ukraine, we did some sightseeing. One weekend in Kherson, a port city, I boarded the wrong ferry, going to somewhere I never knew. On the ferry I was recognized by two students at the college I was visiting. One of them was going to visit her parents at their “summerhouse”, a vegetable garden on a small island. When the young lady understood that I had no destination in mind, she invited me along and I agreed. It was the sort of visit with a family one hopes for, and rarely gets, in a foreign country. Her father was an amateur photographer, and since the fastest film he could get locally was ASA 64, he was thrilled that I could leave him a few rolls of ASA 400 color film. The mother prided herself on her cooking, but had limited supplies, so they walked around the island and invited several other families to a potluck supper. The main course was sturgeon (鲟), which was at least six feet long in the river. It was a gift of a fish that must have fed a few families for several days. In 1965, I was studying German in Munich, Germany. I met a young American man who had been sent to Munich for business. He could not find the local branch of his company, and I gave him directions. When he left Munich, he gave me the food he’d been carrying, a can of gefilte fish, a sort of seasoned fish ball. I was feeling homesick, and this old favorite really hit the spot. A gift of canned gefilte fish seemed an improbable favor to return. But nearly 50 years later, I had a cousin who was working in Nairobi, Kenya. He wanted to organize an American-style Passover Seder (逾越节晚餐) for his friends, but could not find American-style gefilte fish in Kenya. While it usually comes in bottles, I was able to locate some packed in cans, and I mailed a box of canned gefilte fish to him from America. 4. What can we learn about the author’s visit to the Ukrainian family? A. It was a hard-won chance. B. It had been long-expected. C. It was served with many dishes. D. It lacked local cultural elements. 5. What does “hit the spot” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Stirred up emotions. B. Created a problem. C. Started a tradition. D. Satisfied a need. 6. Why did the author choose gefilte fish in cans to mail to his cousin? A. His cousin liked canned gefilte fish the most. B. Canned gefilte fish was the author’s favorite. C. He received canned gefilte fish and paid it forward. D. Canned gefilte fish was an American culture symbol. 7. What is the author’s intention of writing this text? A. To stress the importance of teaching skills. B. To teach us how to react to an act of kindness. C. To recommend us to seek help when necessary. D. To encourage us to repay the people helping us. 【答案】4. A 5. D 6. C 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者在不同国家的经历，包括在乌克兰受到一个家庭的热情款待，以及在德国收到一个美国人的食物馈赠并在多年后将这份善意传递给在肯尼亚的表弟的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“It was the sort of visit with a family one hopes for, and rarely gets, in a foreign country.(这是一种在国外人们所希望的，但很少能得到去一个家庭的访问的机会)” 可知，作者对乌克兰家庭的访问是一个很难得的机会。故选A。 【5题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段 “When he left Munich, he gave me the food he’d been carrying, a can of gefilte fish, a sort of seasoned fish ball. I was feeling homesick, and this old favorite really hit the spot.(当他离开慕尼黑时，他把随身携带的食物给了我，一罐鱼丸，一种调味鱼丸。我当时很想家，这个我最喜欢hit the spot)” 可知，作者当时想家，收到自己一直喜欢的食物，感觉很满足。故划线意思为“满足需求”。故选D。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“A gift of canned gefilte fish seemed an improbable favor to return. But nearly 50 years later, I had a cousin who was working in Nairobi, Kenya. He wanted to organize an American-style Passover Seder (逾越节晚餐) for his friends, but could not find American-style gefilte fish in Kenya. While it usually comes in bottles, I was able to locate some packed in cans, and I mailed a box of canned gefilte fish to him from America.(一罐腌鲑鱼作为回礼似乎不太可能。但将近50年后，我有一个在肯尼亚内罗毕工作的表兄。他想为他的朋友们组织一次美式逾越节家宴，但在肯尼亚找不到美式的盖菲鱼。虽然它通常是瓶装的，但我能找到一些罐装的，我从美国寄了一盒罐头鱼给他)” 可知，作者曾收到罐装鱼丸的馈赠，现在将其传递给表弟。故选 C。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了作者在不同国家的经历，包括在乌克兰受到一个家庭的热情款待，以及在德国收到一个美国人的食物馈赠并在多年后将这份善意传递给在肯尼亚的表弟的故事。所以短文的目的是教我们如何对善意的行为作出反应。故选B。 C A new research by Stanford University psychology Professor Jeanne Tsai and her team suggests a key puzzle involves culture. The team examined the emotional content of Twitter posts made by users in the United States and Japan. Most previous studies on social media have focused on Western users. In contrast, the Stanford team included a non-Western context. “It just felt for me that a piece is missing if you don’t consider culture,” said lead author and graduate student Tiffany Hsun. “Culture is such an important aspect in terms of social media and connecting people.” The research team analyzed thousands of tweets from both countries. They used a tool called SentiStrength which scores texts based on positivity, negativity, and emotional intensity. Their analysis revealed clear cultural patterns: American users generally produce more positive and high-energy content (e.g., The cutest pictures are from Kindergarten graduation! ♥), while Japanese users tend to post messages with calmer, lower-arousal emotions (e.g., Another week of exams then I’m free ). However, the opposite seemed to apply after users had been exposed to others’ posts. “Users seemed to be most influenced by others’ posts when those posts contained feelings against their cultural values.” explained Hsu, “So for the U. S., users are most influenced by others’ high arousal negative content like nervousness, but for Japan, users are most influenced by others’ high arousal positive states like excitement.” The researchers described this effect as “affective hijacking”, in which exposure to content that goes against users’ cultural values temporarily redirects their own content. Researchers aren’t totally sure where these disruptive posts from, but they noticed these posts often spread fake news or lies. This suggests to them that the content may be generated by people attempting to mislead others or even by algorithms created to stir up disputes. They suggested that future developments might include software tools similar to junk email blockers. 8. What is the main purpose of the Stanford research? A. To improve tools for checking text emotions. B. To compare social media habits in two countries. C. To prove fake news spreads faster across cultures. D. To study how culture affects online emotional posts. 9. According to the study, American users tend to produce posts with emotions like ________. A. anger and anxiety B. sadness and depression C. delight and excitement D. calmness and relaxation 10. Why were Japanese users more influenced by high-arousal positive posts? A. Such posts are common in Japan. B. Their culture lacks interaction. C. Such posts conflict with their culture. D. Their culture values positive emotions. 11. What social problem might “affective hijacking” cause? A. Confusion of cultural identity among young users. B. Spread of online rumors and cross-culture conflicts. C. Overload of information on social media platforms. D. Increase in cyberbullying based on cultural differences. 【答案】8. D 9. C 10. C 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了斯坦福大学一项关于文化如何影响网络情感帖子的研究。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“A new research by Stanford University psychology Professor Jeanne Tsai and her team suggests a key puzzle involves culture. The team examined the emotional content of Twitter posts made by users in the United States and Japan. (斯坦福大学心理学教授Jeanne Tsai及其团队的一项新研究表明，一个关键谜题涉及文化。该团队研究了美国和日本用户在Twitter上发布的帖子的情感内容)”可知，斯坦福大学研究的主要目的是研究文化如何影响网络情感帖子。故选D。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Their analysis revealed clear cultural patterns: American users generally produce more positive and high-energy content (e.g., The cutest pictures are from Kindergarten graduation! ♥), while Japanese users tend to post messages with calmer, lower-arousal emotions (e.g., Another week of exams then I’m free ). (他们的分析揭示了明显的文化模式：美国用户通常发布更多积极且高能量的内容（例如，最可爱的照片来自幼儿园毕业典礼！♥），而日本用户倾向于发布更平静、低唤醒度的情感信息（例如，再考一周试我就自由了 ）)”可知，根据这项研究，美国用户倾向于发布带有喜悦和兴奋等情绪的帖子。故选C。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段““Users seemed to be most influenced by others’ posts when those posts contained feelings against their cultural values.” explained Hsu, “So for the U. S., users are most influenced by others’ high arousal negative content like nervousness, but for Japan, users are most influenced by others’ high arousal positive states like excitement.” (“当这些帖子包含与他们文化价值观相悖的情感时，用户似乎最容易受到他人帖子的影响。”Hsu解释道，“所以对于美国来说，用户最容易受到他人高唤醒度的负面内容的影响，比如紧张，但对于日本来说，用户最容易受到他人高唤醒度的正面状态的影响，比如兴奋。”)”可知，日本用户更容易受到高唤醒度正面帖子的影响，是因为这样的帖子与他们的文化相冲突。故选C。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Researchers aren’t totally sure where these disruptive posts from, but they noticed these posts often spread fake news or lies. This suggests to them that the content may be generated by people attempting to mislead others or even by algorithms created to stir up disputes. (研究人员并不完全确定这些破坏性帖子来自哪里，但他们注意到这些帖子经常传播假新闻或谎言。这让他们认为，这些内容可能是由试图误导他人的人生成的，甚至是由旨在挑起争端的算法生成的)”可知，“情感劫持”可能引起的社会问题是网络谣言的传播和跨文化冲突。故选B。 D In Portugal, near the town of Alqueva, lies Europe’s largest artificial lake, home to an innovative floating solar-power plant developed by EDP, a leading renewable energy company. Despite initial skepticism about the high costs and potential issues of floating solar technology, this project represents the sector’s maturation and readiness for expansion. In this first phase of the project at Alqueva, engineers have stationed some 12,000 PV modules (光伏组件) on floating platforms made from partially recycled plastic and locally sourced soft wood. These are connected to an energy-storage system combining batteries and are integrated with the hydroelectric dam’s power station. Floating solar projects do face plenty of challenges. The kit has to he water-, wave-, wind- and storm-resistant, which adds complexity and cost. The fish in lakes attract plenty of birds, whose droppings can block the sun. To deal with this, engineers for the project at Alqueva have developed remote-controlled cleaning robots and are working on autonomous ones. Yet floating solar projects also enjoy several advantages. When located at existing hydroelectric dams they do not require any additional land and can be connected to the grid (电网) without the multi-year wait common for solar projects. The cooling effect of being on water especially boosts the efficiency of the modules, with studies suggesting gains of between 5% and 15% over land-based PV, while the shade they produce slows the water evaporation (蒸发) of the lake. EDP views floating solar as a cornerstone of its renewable energy strategy. The initial 5 megawatts (MW兆瓦) capacity at Alqueva may seem modest, but it’s just the beginning. The company is planning a second phase, which will see an additional 70MW capacity by 2025. According to Wood Mackenzie, a leading consultancy, floating solar technology could deliver up to 60,000MW of renewable energy globally by 2031. “This may pale in comparison to the 1,600,000MW of solar capacity installed as of last year. But every bit counts,” he added. 12. Which of the following best describes the EDP project? A. Land-saving and efficient. B. Innovative and labor-saving. C. Economical and eco-friendly. D. Challenging and experimental. 13. Why are cleaning robots needed? A. They prevent water damage. B. They protect modules. C. They reduce manual costs. D. They remove bird waste. 14. What advantage of floating solar projects is highlighted? A. They use local soft wood only. B. They reduce water loss via shading. C. They create new habitats for wildlife. D. They need no new power stations. 15. What is a suitable title for the text? A. Floating Solar Ready to Shine. B. The Dawn of Renewable Energy. C. Solar Power or Hydroelectric Power. D. 5MW to 75MW: Alqueva’s Solar Leap. 【答案】12. A 13. D 14. B 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了葡萄牙阿尔克瓦的漂浮式太阳能项目。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“When located at existing hydroelectric dams they do not require any additional land and can be connected to the grid (电网) without the multi-year wait common for solar projects. The cooling effect of being on water especially boosts the efficiency of the modules, with studies suggesting gains of between 5% and 15% over land-based PV while the shade they produce slows the water evaporation (蒸发) of the lake. (当这些装置被安置在现有的水电站大坝上时，它们无需占用任何额外土地，并且无需像太阳能项目那样经历多年的等待即可接入电网。装置处于水面之上所带来的冷却效应尤其能提高组件的效率，研究表明，其效率较陆地光伏可提高5%至15%，同时，这些装置所形成的阴影还能减缓湖泊的水分蒸发)”可知，EDP项目节省土地且高效。故选A。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“The fish in lakes attract plenty of birds, whose droppings can block the sun. To deal with this, engineers for the project at Alqueva have developed remote-controlled cleaning robots and are working on autonomous ones. (湖中的鱼吸引了大量的鸟类，它们的粪便会挡住阳光。为了解决这个问题，阿尔克瓦项目的工程师们开发了遥控清洁机器人，并正在研发自主机器人)”可知，需要清洁机器人是为了清除鸟粪。故选D。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“The cooling effect of being on water especially boosts the efficiency of the modules, with studies suggesting gains of between 5% and 15% over land-based PV while the shade they produce slows the water evaporation (蒸发) of the lake. (装置处于水面之上所带来的冷却效应尤其能提高组件的效率，研究表明，其效率较陆地光伏可提高5%至15%，同时，这些装置所形成的阴影还能减缓湖泊的水分蒸发)”可知，漂浮式太阳能项目的优势是通过遮荫减少水分流失。故选B。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“In Portugal, near the town of Alqueva, lies Europe’s largest artificial lake, home to an innovative floating solar-power plant developed by EDP, a leading renewable energy company. (在葡萄牙，靠近阿尔克瓦镇的地方，有欧洲最大的人工湖，这里有一座由领先的可再生能源公司EDP开发的创新漂浮式太阳能发电厂)”以及最后一段“EDP views floating solar as a cornerstone of its renewable energy strategy. The initial 5 megawatts (MW兆瓦) capacity at Alqueva may seem modest, but it’s just the beginning. The company is planning a second phase, which will see an additional 70MW capacity by 2025. According to Wood Mackenzie, a leading consultancy, floating solar technology could deliver up to 60,000MW of renewable energy globally by 2031. (EDP将漂浮式太阳能视为其可再生能源战略的基石。阿尔克瓦最初的5兆瓦容量可能看起来微不足道，但这仅仅是个开始。该公司正在规划第二阶段，到2025年将增加70兆瓦的容量。根据领先咨询公司Wood Mackenzie的数据，到2031年，漂浮式太阳能技术可在全球提供高达60000兆瓦的可再生能源)”可知，文章主要介绍了漂浮式太阳能项目的发展前景和优势，A选项“Floating Solar Ready to Shine (漂浮式太阳能即将大放异彩)”最符合文章标题。故选A。 第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分、满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项；选项中有两项为多余选项。 Life is a precious gift, and how we live it depends on our choices. While some choose to waste their potential, others decide to pursue the best version of themselves. ____16____ Some people are afraid of change, preferring to continue along the road that they are familiar with. They are not happy, but they are offered sense of safety. They are leading a wasted life because they are not making use of their full potential. When you have a dream, you owe it to yourself to strive to realize that dream. Why? No one has reached the end of their life and said, “I am glad I didn’t try that.” Instead, more likely, they will say, “I wish I had tried harder at more challenges.” These regrets reveal a universal truth of human nature: ____17____ The first step is changing your mindset. ____18____ This means replacing self-doubt with determination. Once you have decided that you want to lead a different life, then be prepared to work hard and commit to the effort required. Positive thinking reshapes every aspect of life. When faced with a problem, think to yourself, “I can do this.” Then find the best way to achieve the result you want. ____19____ Keep trying until the job is done, and then congratulate yourself on outstanding achievement. Each success builds confidence. Positive thinking is the oil that keeps the wheels of your ambition turning. ____20____ Keep thinking positively about every aspect of life. Just imagine your future self: confident, fearless, and fulfilled. Hold on to those thoughts as you push ahead with your plans. A. Don’t give up and be negative. B. Without it, you will come to a standstill. C. Instant actions with purpose lead to success. D. Anyone avoids changes can live comfortable lives. E. Deciding to change requires both courage and action. F. Staying in comfort zones avoids risks but limits growth. G. Most people want to look back at a life filled with achievements. 【答案】16. F 17. G 18. E 19. A 20. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人们应做出改变，追求最好的自己，积极面对生活。 【16题详解】 由上文“Life is a precious gift, and how we live it depends on our choices. While some choose to waste their potential, others decide to pursue the best version of themselves. (生命是一份珍贵的礼物，我们如何生活取决于我们的选择。有些人选择浪费自己的潜力，而另一些人则决定追求最好的自己)”可知，上文提到了人们对生活的不同选择，本空应承接上文，进一步阐述不同选择带来的不同结果。F选项“Staying in comfort zones avoids risks but limits growth. (待在舒适区虽然能避免风险，但会限制成长)”与上文提到的“浪费潜力”相呼应，说明了一种消极的生活选择及其后果，符合题意。故选F。 【17题详解】 由上文“When you have a dream, you owe it to yourself to strive to realize that dream. Why? No one has reached the end of their life and said, “I am glad I didn’t try that.” Instead, more likely, they will say, “I wish I had tried harder at more challenges.” These regrets reveal a universal truth of human nature: (当你怀揣梦想时，你有责任努力去实现那个梦想。为什么呢？没有人在生命走到尽头时会说：“我很高兴自己当初没有尝试。”相反，更有可能的是，他们会说：“我真希望自己当初在更多挑战上付出了更多努力。”这些遗憾揭示了一个关于人性的普遍真理：)”可知，上文提到了人们常常后悔没有努力追求梦想，本空应承接上文，揭示这个普遍真理的具体内容。G选项“Most people want to look back at a life filled with achievements. (大多数人希望回顾一个充满成就的人生)”说明了人们普遍希望回顾一个充满成就的人生，与上文提到的遗憾形成对比，强调了追求梦想的重要性，符合题意。故选G。 【18题详解】 由上文“The first step is changing your mindset. (第一步是改变你的心态)”可知，上文提到了改变心态的重要性，本空应承接上文，进一步阐述改变心态的具体做法。E选项“Deciding to change requires both courage and action. (决定改变需要勇气和行动)”说明了改变需要勇气和行动，与上文提到的改变心态相呼应，符合题意。故选E。 【19题详解】 由上文“Positive thinking reshapes every aspect of life. When faced with a problem, think to yourself, “I can do this.” Then find the best way to achieve the result you want. (积极思考重塑生活的各个方面。当面对问题时，对自己说：“我能做到。”然后找到实现你想要的结果的最佳方法)”可知，上文提到了积极思考的重要性，并给出了面对问题时的积极态度，本空应承接上文，进一步阐述在追求目标过程中的态度。A选项“Don’t give up and be negative. (不要放弃，也不要消极)”强调了坚持和积极态度的重要性，与上文提到的积极思考相呼应，符合题意。故选A。 【20题详解】 由上文“Positive thinking is the oil that keeps the wheels of your ambition turning. (积极思考是保持你雄心壮志运转的润滑油)”可知，上文用比喻的方式强调了积极思考的重要性，本空应承接上文，进一步阐述积极思考对实现目标的作用。B选项“Without it, you will come to a standstill. (没有它，你就会停滞不前)”说明了没有积极思考就会停滞不前，与上文提到的积极思考的重要性相呼应，符合题意。故选B。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 In a small village in Sindh, Pakistan, my days began with buffaloes (水牛) herding. With a wooden stick in hand, I ____21____ them along dusty roads and past mud homes and fields. Life was simple, yet my dreams were ____22____. One afternoon, a group of students in neat uniforms walking by sparked my ____23____. I demanded to see their books, and the illustrations within ____24____ my imagination. I declared my dream to attend school, which invited ____25____ and doubt. Months passed in routine until my uncle, a man of few words but great insights, ____26____ my parents of the value of education. I enrolled in primary school, my mind ____27____ every lesson like a sponge. My academic success was laughed at when I tended to study in Karachi, a distant city ____28____ for its educational institutions. The villagers found it amusing a boy from the ____29____ dreaming of such heights. _______30_______, a skin condition left pale patches (斑点) across my body. Shame pushed me to the edge of _______31_______ my life. _______32_______, my elder brother intervened, his words preventing a tragic mistake. However, years later, college fee was another mountain that seemed _______33_______. But I found a part-time job at a newspaper, where my skills were valued and my potential was recognized. The turning point later led to a _______34_______ in calligraphy and advertising after my graduation with a large income. Reflecting on the past, the laughter of doubters holds no _______35_______. My story proves that with belief in oneself and the courage to use one’s talents, anything is possible. 21. A. pointed B. accompanied C. traced D. guided 22. A. vast B. reasonable C. vivid D. realistic 23. A. hesitation B. puzzlement C. inspiration D. curiosity 24. A. fueled B. found C. helped D. improved 25. A. desire B. fault C. laughter D. harm 26. A. informing B. convincing C. reminding D. accusing 27. A. expecting B. denying C. exposing D. absorbing 28. A. known B. rewarded C. used D. designed 29. A. country B. field C. county D. land 30. A. After that B. Worse still C. Better yet D. So far 31. A. dropping out B. turning down C. giving up D. breaking down 32. A. Thankfully B. Sincerely C. Briefly D. Cheerfully 33. A. awesome B. overwhelming C. fundamental D. stable 34. A. training B. life C. career D. interest 35. A. value B. hope C. power D. effort 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者克服重重困难实现求学梦想的故事。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：手里拿着一根木棍，我沿着尘土飞扬的道路，经过泥屋和田地，引导着它们前行。A. pointed指向；B. accompanied陪伴；C. traced追踪；D. guided引导。根据上文“In a small village in Sindh, Pakistan, my days began with buffaloes (水牛) herding. With a wooden stick in hand”以及下文“them along dusty roads”可知，作者拿着木棍引导水牛沿着尘土飞扬的道路前行。故选D。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：生活很简单，但我的梦想却很宏大。A. vast宏大的，广阔的；B. reasonable合理的；C. vivid生动的；D. realistic现实的。根据上文“Life was simple, yet”可知，前后形成转折，生活简单但梦想宏大。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：一天下午，一群穿着整齐制服的学生走过，激发了我的好奇心。A. hesitation犹豫；B. puzzlement困惑；C. inspiration灵感；D. curiosity好奇心。根据下文“I demanded to see their books”可知，看到穿着整齐制服的学生走过，激发了作者的好奇心，所以作者要求看他们的书。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我要求看他们的书，里面的插图激发了我的想象力。A. fueled激发，刺激；B. found发现；C. helped帮助；D. improved提高。根据下文“my imagination. I declared my dream to attend school”可知，书里的插图激发了作者的想象力，让他有了上学的梦想。故选A。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我宣布了我想上学的梦想，这引来了嘲笑和怀疑。A. desire欲望；B. fault错误；C. laughter嘲笑；D. harm伤害。根据下文“and doubt”以及下文“My academic success was laughed at”、“Reflecting on the past, the laughter of doubters”可知，作者想上学的梦想引来了嘲笑和怀疑。故选C。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：几个月过去了，生活依旧，直到有一天，我叔叔，一个寡言但很有洞察力的人，说服了我的父母认识到教育的价值。A. informing通知；B. convincing说服；C. reminding提醒；D. accusing指责。根据下文“my parents of the value of education”可知，叔叔说服了作者的父母认识到教育的价值。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我上了小学，我的大脑像海绵一样吸收着每一堂课。A. expecting期待；B. denying否认；C. exposing暴露；D. absorbing吸收。根据下文“like a sponge”可知，作者像海绵一样吸收着每一堂课的知识。故选D。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我在遥远的以教育机构闻名的城市卡拉奇学习时，我的学业成功遭到了嘲笑。A. known闻名；B. rewarded奖励；C. used使用；D. designed设计。根据下文“for its educational institutions”可知，卡拉奇以教育机构闻名。be known for因……而闻名。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：村民们觉得一个来自牧场的男孩梦想着达到如此高的成就很有趣。A. country国家；B. field牧场，田野；C. county县；D. land地方，农村。根据上文“In a small village in Sindh, Pakistan, my days began with buffaloes (水牛) herding.”可知，作者来自牧场。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查固定短语辨析。句意：更糟糕的是，一种皮肤病在我的身体上留下了苍白的斑块。A. After that在那之后；B. Worse still更糟糕的是；C. Better yet更好的是；D. So far到目前为止。根据下文“a skin condition left pale patches (斑点) across my body”可知，这里表示情况更糟糕了。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：羞愧把我逼到了放弃生命的边缘。A. dropping out退学；B. turning down拒绝；C. giving up放弃；D. breaking down出故障。根据上文“Shame pushed me to the edge”可知，羞愧让作者有了放弃生命的念头。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：谢天谢地，我哥哥插手了，他的话阻止了一场悲剧的发生。A. Thankfully谢天谢地；B. Sincerely真诚地；C. Briefly简短地；D. Cheerfully高兴地。根据下文“my elder brother intervened, his words preventing a tragic mistake”可知，哥哥阻止了悲剧的发生，作者对此感到庆幸。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，几年后，大学学费又成了一座似乎难以逾越的大山。A. awesome令人敬畏的；B. overwhelming难以承受的，压倒性的；C. fundamental基本的；D. stable稳定的。根据上文“college fee was another mountain”可知，大学学费对作者来说是一座难以逾越的大山。故选B。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这个转折点后来让我在毕业后从事书法和广告行业，收入颇丰。A. training训练；B. life生活；C. career职业；D. interest兴趣。根据下文“in calligraphy and advertising after my graduation with a large income”可知，这里指的是作者从事的职业。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：回顾过去，怀疑者的笑声已经没有任何力量了。A. value价值；B. hope希望；C. power力量；D. effort努力。根据下文“My story proves that with belief in oneself and the courage to use one’s talents, anything is possible.”可知，作者认为怀疑者的笑声已经没有任何力量了，因为自己通过努力实现了梦想。故选C。 第二节(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Sacred Valley is full of archeological sites, with Machu Picchu being the crown jewel. But it was the first time that we ____36____ (spend) a lot of time wandering around various old structures around the area that were once used as temples, houses and other buildings. Our guides, Jose Soldevila and Wilfredo Huillea, helped us have a better understanding of ____37____ we were looking at. They pointed out holes in the hillside at Pisac, which used to shelter mummies until grave robbers raided them. They explained irrigation and drainage systems, both in archeological sites and those are still ____38____ wide use today. Even ____39____ (big) cities like Cusco are also utilizing them. At the town of Chinchero-which at over 12,000 feet elevation is even higher than Cusco-we tiptoed through the church Spaniards built around 1607 on top of an Inca palace. The ____40____ (elegant) painted ceilings were spectacular, even though I felt bad about the Spanish conquering the Incas. Chinchero is a weaving center, and women in traditional clothes were selling ____41____ (substance) piles of colorful textiles on the lawn in front of the church. When ____42____ (look) down at even older terraced agricultural fields while women wove table runners, I felt like I was in several time ____43____ (period) at once. Then our group rambled six miles downhill. We had passed between steep mountains of the Sacred Valley, ____44____ (balance) on ancient sites where the path broke off, and watched people farm potatoes with hand tools ____45____ we finally arrived at the tiny village of Urquillos. 【答案】36. had spent 37. what 38. in 39. bigger 40. elegantly 41. substantial 42. looking 43. periods 44. balanced 45. before 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在圣谷参观考古遗址的经历和感受。 【36题详解】 考查时态。句意：但这是我们第一次花大量时间在这一地区四处闲逛，参观各种曾被用作寺庙、房屋和其他建筑的古老建筑。spend“花费，度过”。It was the first time that...句型中，that从句要用过去完成时，表示“这是第一次做某事”，谓语用had spent。故填had spent。 【37题详解】 考查宾语从句。句意：我们的导游Jose Soldevila和Wilfredo Huillea帮助我们更好地了解我们所看到的东西。空处引导宾语从句，从句中缺少were looking at的宾语，指物，应用what引导。故填what。 【38题详解】 考查介词。句意：他们解释了灌溉和排水系统，既包括考古遗址中的，也包括至今仍广泛使用的。in use意为“在使用中”，是固定短语，本空用介词in，符合题意。故填in。 【39题详解】 考查形容词比较级。句意：甚至像库斯科这样更大的城市也在利用它们。此处是将库斯科与其他城市进行比较，应用形容词比较级bigger“更大的”，作定语。故填bigger。 【40题详解】 考查副词。句意：尽管我对西班牙人征服印加人感到难过，但那些画得优雅的天花板还是很壮观。空处修饰形容词painted，应用副词elegantly，意为“优雅地”，作状语。故填elegantly。 【41题详解】 考查形容词。句意：钦切罗是一个纺织中心，穿着传统服装的妇女们在教堂前的草坪上出售大量的彩色纺织品。空处修饰名词piles，应用形容词substantial，意为“大量的”，作定语。故填substantial。 【42题详解】 考查状语从句中的省略。句意：当妇女们编织桌布时，我低头看着更古老的梯田农田，我感觉自己仿佛同时置身于几个不同的时代。当状语从句的主语与主句的主语一致时或从句主语为it，且从句含有be动词时，可以省略状语从句的主语和be动词。动词和主语之间是主动关系，本空用现在分词looking，作状语。故填looking。 【43题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：当妇女们编织桌布时，我低头看着更古老的梯田农田，我感觉自己仿佛同时置身于几个不同的时代。period“时代”是可数名词，根据前面的several可知，此处应用复数形式periods，作in的宾语。故填periods。 【44题详解】 考查时态。句意：我们穿过了圣谷陡峭的山脉之间，在古遗址上保持平衡，那里的路断了，我们看着人们用手工工具种植土豆，最后终于到达了乌尔基洛斯小村庄。结合空前的had passed可知，本空应用balance“平衡”的过去分词，与passed和watched并列，与had构成过去完成时。故填balanced。 【45题详解】 考查时间状语从句连词。句意：我们穿过了圣谷陡峭山脉之间，在古遗址上保持平衡，那里的路断了，我们看着人们用手工工具种植土豆，最后终于到达了乌尔基洛斯小村庄。此处表示时间上的先后顺序，意为“在……之前”，应用连词before引导时间状语从句。故填before。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你班英语课开展“我所崇拜的科学家（The Scientist I Admire）”为主题的项目学习活动。请你写一篇发言稿，代表你们小组介绍你们所崇拜的科学家，内容包括： 1.主要成就； 2.崇拜原因 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 The Scientist I Admire ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文： The Scientist I Admire Today, I am honored to present the scientist I admire the most-Yuan Longping. Yuan Longping, renowned as the “Father of Hybrid Rice,” revolutionized agriculture by developing the world’s first hybrid rice. His pioneering work has transformed the livelihoods of millions, particularly in regions grappling with hunger. What I deeply admire about Yuan Longping is not just his groundbreaking achievements, but his unwavering commitment to improving humanity’s well-being. Despite numerous setbacks, he remained relentlessly devoted to his research. His resilience and visionary approach serve as an enduring source of inspiration for me to pursue innovation and contribute meaningfully to society. Thank you! 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生代表小组介绍所崇拜的科学家，内容包括其主要成就和崇拜原因。 【详解】1.词汇积累 荣幸的：honored→ privileged 介绍：present→ introduce 著名的：renowned→ famous 开创性的：groundbreaking→ pioneering 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Yuan Longping, renowned as the “Father of Hybrid Rice,” revolutionized agriculture by developing the world’s first hybrid rice. 拓展句：Yuan Longping, who is renowned as the “Father of Hybrid Rice,” revolutionized agriculture by developing the world’s first hybrid rice. 【点睛】【高分句型1】His pioneering work has transformed the livelihoods of millions, particularly in regions grappling with hunger.（运用了现在分词grappling作定语） 【高分句型2】What I deeply admire about Yuan Longping is not just his groundbreaking achievements, but his unwavering commitment to improving humanity’s well-being.（运用了What引导的主语从句） 第二节 读后续写(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 This story occurred during our trip to the US in 2013. My husband and I decided on visiting Cape Cod, a beautiful sea scenic spot, which is about three hours drive from the city of Boston. Our daughter who then lived in Salem close to Boston dropped us off at 8 am at one of the pick-up points of the tour bus in Boston. We decided on returning home on our own in the evening as we thought that we could catch a local train to Salem from Boston. Our daughter insisted that she would pick us up in the evening but we were confident of our ability to find our way and not wanting to trouble her, so we refused her offer. We had a great time in Cape Cod and returned to Boston at six in the evening. We thought that the Boston commuter (通勤) rail station was close to the last but one stage before the drop-off point and so got off the bus at that stage. My husband has a very good memory and a keen sense of direction and so I blindly followed him, without knowing where we were heading to. We found ourselves to be just going round with the station nowhere in sight! Being a Sunday, the roads were deserted with not many people walking around. We did find a few but initially were a bit hesitant to ask strangers for directions. Finally, having no other option, we approached a gentleman, who himself was struggling with a road map and so our inquiry was in vain! We started getting worried. We had no cell phone to call our daughter either. Next, we saw a young American guy coming from the opposite direction. We approached him and explained the dilemma in which we were placed. On hearing our problem, he personally took us to the station, which was just a few blocks away. On reaching there, we found to our disappointment that the dollar coins which we put in the narrow hole of the ticket machine just fell through the hole without printing our tickets. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Another guy standing near the machine told us that the machine was out of order. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On reaching home, we told our folks about this. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文： Another guy who was standing near the machine told us that the machine was out of order. Without a moment’s pause, the helpful man swiftly pulled out his credit card and used it to buy the tickets for us. “Here you go,” he said with a warm smile, handing over the tickets. Though we offered him the money, he politely declined, giving us the sense that his kindness was entirely unconditional. He even checked the train schedule and urged us to hurry, as the next train was due to depart within minutes. With a cheerful “Goodbye and have a great day,” he waved us off. On reaching home, we told our folks about this. They were deeply touched and asked if we had taken the young man’s name to acknowledge his kindness publicly — perhaps through The Boston Globe. Sadly, we hadn’t, lost in the rush and emotion of the moment. Yet, his anonymity made the gesture even more profound. His selfless help turned a stressful evening into a lasting memory-one that reaffirmed our belief in the power of simple, genuine human kindness. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者和丈夫在波士顿旅行时，由于找不到火车站并遇到自动售票机故障等一系列问题，最终得到一位陌生人的无私帮助的故事。文章通过这一事件展现了陌生人的善良和乐于助人的精神，以及这种善举给作者带来的深刻感悟。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ① 由第一段首句内容“站在机器旁边的另一个人告诉我们机器坏了。”可知，第一段可描写作者和丈夫遇到的困境，以及陌生人的帮助过程。 ② 由第二段首句内容“一到家，我们就把这件事告诉了家人。”可知，第二段可描写作者回到家后，家人对这一事件的反应以及作者的感悟。 2. 续写线索：售票机故障——陌生人帮助——买票——赶火车——回家——家人反应——感悟 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ① 催促：urge/press ② 买：buy/purchase ③ 拒绝：decline/refuse/turn down 情绪类 ① 感动：touched/moved/deeply affected ② 感谢：acknowledge/thank/appreciate 【点睛】【高分句型1】Though we offered him the money, he politely declined, giving us the sense that his kindness was entirely unconditional.（运用了though引导的让步状语从句和现在分词作状语、that引导的同位语从句） 【高分句型2】They were deeply touched and asked if we had taken the young man’s name to acknowledge his kindness publicly — perhaps through The Boston Globe.（运用了if引导宾语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$