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丰城九中2024—2025学年高一年级下学期期中考试英语试卷 考试时间：120分钟 试卷总分：150分 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A，B，C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1．What is the weather like now? A．Hot. B．Cool. C．Rainy. 2．What does the man ask the woman to do? A．Direct him to the bathroom. B．Tell him the time. C．Mind his things. 3．Where will the speakers probably spend their spring break? A．In San Francisco. B．In New York. C．In Miami. 4．Why does the man congratulate the woman? A．She has a new niece. B．She will have a baby. C．She has made a complete recovery. 5．What will the man be doing on Sunday? A．Moving house. B．Doing some cleaning. C．Painting a room. 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．What is a feature of the train? A．It is the first train in Australia. B．It is decorated with natural elements. C．It crosses the entire distance of Australia. 7．How does the woman sound now? A．Tired. B．Excited. C．Curious. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8．What do the speakers like best about the apartment? A．Its large windows. B．Its generous size. C．Its beautiful garden. 9．What will the speakers probably do next? A．Buy the apartment. B．Go to sec another house. C．Ask the owner to reduce the price. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10．What does the man offer to do for the woman? A．Fix her broken desk. B．Help her carry something. C．Collect a package for her. 11．What form of exercise does the woman plan to do? A．Running. B．Walking. C．Weightlifting. 12．What is the woman’s main health goal? A．To lose weight and improve fitness. B．To increase energy levels. C．To reduce her back pain. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Editor and reporter. B．Boss and employee. C．Interviewer and interviewee. 14．Who does the woman probably sell her newspaper to? A．Local business owners. B．School friends. C．Community residents. 15．How many newspapers does Tillington Times publish monthly now? A．1000. B．500. C．250. 16．What will the woman spend most of her time learning? A．Creative writing. B．Business. C．Journalism. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17．What is the main purpose of the speech? A．To thank the audience for coming. B．To remind the audience of something. C．To provide the audience with information. 18．Where does the speech probably take place? A．At the speaker’s home. B．At an airport. C．In a restaurant. 19．Who is the speaker’s closest friend at university? A．Jane. B．Diane. C．Lukas. 20．Where does the speaker probably live? A．In Australia. B．In Poland. C．In Spain. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A A Guide to the British Museum The British Museum, located in the heart of London, is one of the world’s most renowned cultural institutions. Here is what you need to know before visiting: Highlights of the Collection: The Rosetta Stone: This ancient artifact, dating back to 196 BC, was key to deciphering (破解) Egyptian hieroglyphs (象形文字). The Elgin Marbles: These classical Greek sculptures once decorated the Parthenon in Athens and are a centerpiece of the museum’s Greek collection. Egyptian Mummies: The museum’s Egyptian galleries feature an impressive array of mummies, sarcophagi (石棺), and artifacts from ancient tombs. Planning Your Visit: Opening Hours: The museum is open daily from 10am to 5:30 pm, with extended hours on Fridays. Admission: Entry to the museum is free, but special exhibitions may require a ticket. Guided Tours: Free guided tours are available daily, offering insights into the museum’s most famous exhibits. Audio guides can also be rented for a more personalized experience. Tips for Visitors: Arrive Early: As the museum can get crowded during peak seasons, arriving early ensures a more relaxed experience. Download the App: The British Museum’s official app provides maps, exhibit information, and audio guides. Respect the Artifacts: Avoid touching exhibits and follow the museum’s photography guidelines. The British Museum offers a fascinating journey through human history, making it a must-visit destination for anyone interested in art, culture, and history. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a returning guest, there is always something new to discover. 1. What is the main purpose of the article? A. To introduce the museum’s collection. B. To promote a specific museum exhibition. C. To provide a guide for visiting the British Museum. D. To compare the British Museum with other museums. 2. Which service is provided by the museum? A. Free entry to special exhibitions. B. Free guided tours. C. Complimentary meals. D. Free souvenir gifts. 3. What is recommended for visitors to enhance their experience? A. Making a reservation in advance. B. Downloading the museum's official app. C. Reading the museum’s photography guidelines. D. Arriving late to ensure a more relaxed experience. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇应用文，为大英博物馆的游览指南。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“The British Museum, located in the heart of London, is one of the world's most renowned cultural institutions. Here is what you need to know before visiting:(大英博物馆位于伦敦市中心，是世界上最著名的文化机构之一。以下是你在参观之前需要知道的)”及标题“A Guide to the British Museum(大英博物馆指南)”可知，本文为参观大英博物馆提供指南。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Planning Your Visit下“Guided Tours: Free guided tours are available daily, offering insights into the museum’s most famous exhibits.(导览：每天都有免费的导览，让游客可以深入了解博物馆最著名的展品)”可知，博物馆提供免费导览。故选B。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Tips for Visitors下“Download the App: The British Museum's official app provides maps, exhibit information, and audio guides.(下载应用程序：大英博物馆的官方应用程序提供地图、展览信息和音频导游)”文章建议游客下载博物馆的官方应用程序来获得更好的体验。故选B。 B The annual marathon (马拉松) in my town occurred as scheduled. My job was to follow behind the runners in an ambulance in case any of them needed medical attention. As the athletes began to pace themselves. the front runners started to disappear. It was then that my eyes were drawn to the woman in blue running shorts and a baggy white T-shirt. I knew we were already watching our “last runner”. Her feet were turned in yet her left knee was turned out. Her legs were so crippled and bent that it seemed impossible for her to walk, not to mention run a marathon. The driver and I watched in silence as she slowly moved forward. We would move forward a little bit, then stop and wait for her to gain some distance. Then we' d slowly move forward a little bit more. As l watched her struggle to put one foot in front of the other, I found myself breathing for her and urging her forward. I wanted her to stop, and at the same time, I prayed that she wouldn't. Finally she was the only runner left in sight. I sat on the edge of my seat and watched with respect and amazement as she pushed forward with strong determination through the last miles. When the finish line came into sight, the cheering crowds had long gone home. Yet standing straight and proud waited a man. He was holding one end of a ribbon tied to a post. She slowly crossed through, leaving both ends of the ribbon fluttering (飘动) behind her. I don't know this woman's name, but that day she became a part of my life-- a part I often depend on. For her, it wasn't about beating the other runners or winning a prize. It was about finishing what she had set out to do. When I think things are too difficult or l get those “I-just-can't-do-it," I think of the last runner. Then I realize how easy the task before me really is. 4. What words can best describe the woman? A. Strong-willed and honorable. B. Proud and determined. C. Sensitive and brave. D. hard-working and caring. 5. What does the underlined word "crippled" in paragraph 2 mean? A. Perfect. B. Healthy. C. Disabled. D. Strong. 6. What has the author learnt from the woman? A. Don't depend on others when facing difficulties. B. It's not winning but holding on straight to the end that really matters. C. Nothing is too hard to accomplish if one is brave enough. D The disabled can also run a marathon despite their walking difficulty. 7. What could be the best title for the text? A. A Humorous Stranger. B. The Last Runner. C. An Unforgettable Job. D. The Annual Marathon. 【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B 7. B 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述作者作为工作人员参加马拉松比赛，目睹一位腿脚有问题的女人坚持跑完马拉松的过程，这位跑步者在作者以后的人生道路上，一直激励着作者。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“As l watched her struggle to put one foot in front of the other, I found myself breathing for her and urging her forward. (当我看着她挣扎着把一只脚放在另一只脚前面时，我发现自己在为她呼吸，催促她向前走)”以及第四段中“I sat on the edge of my seat and watched with respect and amazement as she pushed forward with strong determination through the last miles. (我坐在座位边上，满怀敬意和惊讶地看着她坚定地向前走了最后几英里)”可知，这位身体有残疾的女士一步一步挣扎着坚定地完成了马拉松比赛，作者对她满怀敬意，所以可知这位女士是意志坚定的，值得尊敬的，故选A。 【5题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段中“Her legs were so crippled and bent that it seemed impossible for her to walk, not to mention run a marathon. (她的腿是如此的crippled和弯曲，她似乎不可能走路，更不用说跑马拉松了)”可知，此处表示她的腿是有残疾的，所以crippled的意思 是“残废的”，故选C。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“For her, it wasn't about beating the other runners or winning a prize. It was about finishing what she had set out to do. (对她来说，这不是为了打败其他选手或赢得奖品。这是关于完成她已开始做事)”可知，作者从这位女士身上学到，真正重要的不是赢，而是把自己开始做的事，坚持完成。故选B。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段中“I knew we were already watching our “last runner”. (我知道我们已经在看“最后一个跑步者”了)”可知，作者要描写的是看这“最后一个跑步者”跑马拉松的过程。最后一段是作者看了之后的感受 “When I think things are too difficult or I get those “I-just-can't-do-it," I think of the last runner. (当我觉得事情太困难或者我觉得“我做不到”的时候，我会想到这“最后一个跑步者”)”可知，作者在自己以后的生活中，依然会想到 这“最后一个跑步者”，所以文章就是围绕这个“跑步者”展开，所以最合适的标题就是“最后一个跑步者”，故选B。 C With the ever-increasing popularity of online shopping, users’ reviews are becoming more and more important. Given that you can't actually touch, see, smell or hear the product you’re buying online, these reviews will provide you with valuable information on the product itself. But how far can you trust them? Barnaby Bicken had an unpleasant experience. “I took some friends to a restaurant in Manchester that had excellent reviews on a food website. However, the service was awful and we were ignored most of the time. Later, I wrote a review on the same site only to be told that the review site owner would not accept any bad reviews — only the good ones.” So, how can you get a useful review? Web expert Hilary Saunders has a few top tips. “If there are only a few reviews of a place, there is a good chance they have been planted by friends or enemies. If there are many reviews, start by dropping the most extreme comments. Also, watch out for similarities in style between reviews from people with different user names, particularly if those reviews were placed about the same time. The best thing is to look for reviewers who show some relevant knowledge of the product they are reviewing.” Some companies seem to be contributing to the problem. A publishing house offered gift vouchers (购物礼券) to anyone who would give their textbook a five-star review. But not all online companies operate like this. “Amazon works hard to keep the completeness of its customer reviews,” said a spokesperson for the company. “We have very clear guidelines, and when a customer reports a review that he feels is inappropriate, we check, and may take it down.” So, next time you see that five-star review for something you want to buy, be aware — it could be the work of a false reviewer! 8. What does “them” in Para.1 refer to? A. Products. B. Users. C. Reviews. D. Buyers. 9. What does Barnaby Bicken’s story imply? A. The food served was awful. B. Not all reviews are believable. C. Many people are easily cheated. D. He likes to write bad reviews. 10. What reviews of products are useful? A. Those by competitors. B. Those by different users. C. Those with good comments. D. Those with related information. 11. How does Amazon deal with the customer reviews? A. It helps to finish the reviews. B. It pays attention to the bad reviews. C. It offers gifts for the good reviews. D. It tries to make the reviews objective. 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. D 11. D 【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了随着网上购物越来越受欢迎，使用者的评价变得越来越重要。但是这些评价的可信度到底有多高呢？文章对此进行了介绍。 【8题详解】 词句猜测题。them指代上文中的名词复数形式，上文的复数名词有reviews，再根据下文的关于网上评价未必都和事实相符的例子可知，them指代的是reviews。故选C。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中Barnaby Bicken的例子可知，Barnaby Bicken选择了一家网评很好的饭店吃饭，结果发现饭店的服务质量非常糟糕，自己想如实写一个评论发表，但又不被接受。该例子是对第一段最后一句“But how far can you trust them?(但是你能信任它们到什么程度？)”的回应。由此可知，该例子是说明网上评价未必都和事实相符。故选B。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“The best thing is to look for reviewers who show some relevant knowledge of the product they are reviewing.(最好的方法是寻找那些对他们所评论的产品有相关知识的评论者)”可知，有关信息的那些评价是有用的。故选D。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段中的“Amazon works hard to keep the completeness of its customer reviews,(亚马逊努力保持客户评论的完整性)”和“We have very clear guidelines, and when a customer reports a review that he feels is inappropriate, we check, and may take it down.(我们有非常明确的指导方针，当客户报告他认为不合适的评论时，我们会进行检查，并可能将其删除)”可知，亚马逊尽量保持评论的客观性。故选D。 D When you think of a typical American, who do you picture? A pretty blond white American like Taylor Swift or a handsome black American like basketball star Michael Jordan? In fact, there was a time when the average American looked like neither of these people. Back in the year 1500, the average American was a brown-skinned hunter-gatherer who probably rode a horse and wore clothing made from animal skins. Today, the ancestors of these people are broadly referred to as “Native Americans”, “American Indians” or simply “Indians”. When the European settlement of North America began, there was intense conflict between settlers from overseas and these native people. In 1830, former US president Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act. This act required all Indians to migrate to west of the Mississippi River to allow for the expansion of the US. American Indians were treated as a military “enemy” until 1924, when the few Indians still alive at that point were granted US citizenship. That was the first time that the US government formally recognized the rights of Indians. While the story of the American Indians has been a sad one, their legacy is still felt every day in the US. Many US geographical names come from Indian languages, such as Ohio, Topeka, Kansas and the Potomac River. At the same time, there are many successful academics and other important US leaders who are descended (是…的后裔) from Indians. And nowadays, more and more history classes in US public schools are educating students about how Indians suffered during the settlement of the US. Although what happened cannot be undone, we can learn at least one thing from the sad history of the Indians: If we want a better future, we must look carefully and honestly at the past. 12. Why does the writer mention Taylor Swift and Michael Jordan? A. To challenge readers’ ideas of a typical American. B. To support the writer’s point on American identity. C. To provide typical examples of native Americans. D. To compare their appearances with typical Americans. 13. How were the American Indians treated in the middle of the 19th century? A. They were granted US citizenship. B. They were regarded as a military “enemy”. C. They were required to live along the Mississippi River. D. They were asked to leave the country by the US government. 14. Which of the following aspects shows the American Indian legacy today? A. Origins of names of some places. B. Popularity of the Indian language. C. Success of the Academic and other important US leaders. D. More and more history classes in American public schools. 15. What is the author’s attitude toward the history of American Indians? A. It should be ignored to move on. B. It holds little interest for him. C. It’s hurtful to be reminded of it. D. It’s valuable to reflect on it. 【答案】12. A 13. B 14. A 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了历史上美国印第安人的悲惨生活，作者认为反思美洲印第安人的历史是很有价值的。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“When you think of a typical American, who do you picture? A pretty blond white American like Taylor Swift or a handsome black American like basketball star Michael Jordan? In fact, there was a time when the average American looked like neither of these people.(当你想到一个典型的美国人时，你会想到谁？像泰勒·斯威夫特这样漂亮的金发美国白人，还是像篮球明星迈克尔·乔丹这样英俊的美国黑人？事实上，曾经有一段时间，普通美国人看起来不像这些人。)”可推知，作者提到泰勒·斯威夫特和迈克尔·乔丹是为了挑战读者对典型美国人的看法，形成一种反差，吸引读者。故选A。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“American Indians were treated as a military “enemy” until 1924, when the few Indians still alive at that point were granted US citizenship.(美国印第安人都被视为军事“敌人”，直到 1924 年，当时少数仍然活着的印第安人被授予美国公民身份)”可知，19世纪中叶，美洲印第安人被视为军事“敌人”。故选B。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“While the story of the American Indians has been a sad one, their legacy is still felt every day in the US. Many US geographical names come from Indian languages, such as Ohio, Topeka, Kansas and the Potomac River.(尽管美洲印第安人的故事令人悲伤，但美国每天仍能感受到他们的遗产。美国的许多地名都来自印第安语言，如俄亥俄州、托皮卡州、堪萨斯州和波托马克河。)”可知，一些地名的由来体现了当今美洲印第安人的遗产。故选A。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Although what happened cannot be undone, we can learn at least one thing from the sad history of the Indians: If we want a better future, we must look carefully and honestly at the past.(尽管已经发生的事情无法挽回，但我们至少可以从印第安人的悲惨历史中学到一件事：如果我们想要更好的未来，我们必须认真、诚实地审视过去)”可推知，作者认为反思美洲印第安人的历史是很有价值的。故选D。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Useful Tips for Setting Up a Blog in English There’s a little bit more to blogging than just writing. If you just jump into writing, you might miss out on some of the best parts of having a blog.____16____ Pick a topic. What will your blog be about? Cooking? Movies? Your daily life? Learning English? Your blog should be about something that you enjoy writing about.____17____The theme could affect how you design it and what you name it, so take some time to think about this. Create a schedule. Writing in English regularly might seem easy, but it can be tough when you first start out. You don’t always “feel like” writing.____18____To prevent this problem, create a schedule for yourself when you first start. Maybe you will write every Saturday at 7 pm for a half hour, for example. Pick whatever works for you, as long as you stick to it. ____19____A blog is more than a place online where you can learn English. But it can be a great place to start! Use your blogging to help you join English learning communities around the Internet, on social media or in online forums (论坛). Make connections. As you read other blogs, leave comments and join the conversation.____20____Connect with teachers and native speakers in person, online or through their own blogs. Find people who enjoy reading what you’ll be writing about, so your blog can have an audience. Once you have readers, ask them to correct your English and you will see some amazing growth as an English learner. A. Make your blog a greater place. B. Use the blog to branch out to other Internet resources. C. Invite friends and other English learners to read your blog. D. Sometimes you have to reschedule your plan all over again. E. When you first set up your blog here are some tips to follow. F. And you might find yourself putting things off until a later time. G. Besides, it should also match with your goal for learning English. 【答案】16. E 17. G 18. F 19. B 20. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文介绍了写好英语博客的几条建议。 【16题详解】 根据前文“There’s a little bit more to blogging than just writing. If you just jump into writing, you might miss out on some of the best parts of having a blog.(开博客不仅仅是写作。如果你只是直接进入写作，你可能会错过拥有博客的一些最佳部分)”可知，这里提出了开博客，选项引出下文，下面应提到一些做博客的步骤和技巧，所以选E“当你第一次建立你的博客时，这引出下文里有一些建议要遵循”切题。故选E项。 【17题详解】 根据前文“What will your blog be about? (你的博客会是什么主题)”以及后文“The theme could affect how you design it and what you name it, so take some time to think about this.(主题可能会影响你的设计和命名方式，所以要花些时间来考虑)”可知，选项承接上下文说明主题应该满足的要求。G项“此外，它还应符合你学习英语的目标”切题。故选G项。 【18题详解】 根据前文“Writing in English regularly might seem easy, but it can be tough when you first start out. You don’t always ‘feel like’ writing.(定期用英语写作看起来很容易，但在开始时可能会很难。你并不总是有写作的感觉)”可知，选项承接上文说明上文导致的不好结果。F项“而且你可能会发现自己把事情拖到以后再做”切题。故选F项。 【19题详解】 根据下文“A blog is more than a place online where you can learn English. But it can be a great place to start! Use your blogging to help you join English learning communities around the Internet, on social media or in online forums(论坛).(博客不仅仅是一个在线学习英语的地方。但这是一个很好的开始！利用博客帮助你加入互联网、社交媒体或在线论坛上的英语学习社区)”可知，本段主要讲使用博客扩展到其他互联网资源。故B选项“使用博客扩展到其他互联网资源”切题。为本段的标题。故选B项。 【20题详解】 根据上文“As you read other blogs, leave comments and join the conversation.(当你阅读其他博客时，留下评论并加入讨论)”可知，选项承接上文继续说明建立联系的方法。故C选项“邀请朋友和其他英语学习者阅读你的博客”切题。故选C项。 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（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四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AI Helps Beatles to Release ‘Last’ Song The Beatles were a world-famous rock band, whose founder was John Lennon, active from 1960 until 1970. The song, “Now and Then,” was a demo recorded by John Lennon in 1979 at his home in New York City, before he was killed just outside of it in 1980. Now, artificial intelligence has been used to take John Lennon’s voice from this old demo to create the final Beatles song, decades after the ____21____ of the band and the death of Lennon. ____22____ band member Paul McCartney told the BBC that the AI technology was used to ____23____ the Beatles’ voices from background sounds during the making of 2021 documentary series, The Beatles: Get Back. The “new” song is due to be ____24____ later in 2025, he said. McCartney described AI technology as “kind of scary but ____25____”, adding: “We will just have to see ____26____ it leads.” The same technology allowed McCartney to duet (二重唱) ____27____ with Lennon, who ____28____ in 1980, on the song “I’ve Got a Feeling” in 2022 at Glastonbury Festival in the UK. Holly Herndon, an artist who used AI technology on her 2019 album guesses that the Beatles’ “new” recording will ____29____ be created using “source separation (源分离) ”. “It has become much ____30____ to do with machine learning (机器学习) . This allows you to extract (提取) a voice from a recording,” she explains. McCartney is now 81, and he’s one of two Beatles ____31____ alive． ____32____, drummer Ringo Starr, will be 83 in July. ____33____ playing at Glastonbury in 2022, McCartney also went on a 16-date US tour earlier that year. This June he’s opening a(n) ____34____ at the National Portrait Gallery in London featuring ____35____ unseen photographs that he took during the early days of the Beatles. 21. A. formation B. breakup C. reunion D. breakdown 22. A. Former B. Latter C. Classical D. Ordinary 23. A. measure B. relieve C. absorb D. separate 24. A. aimed B. outlined C. released D. charged 25. A. exciting B. disappointing C. annoying D. boring 26. A. when B. where C. why D. how 27. A. really B. effectively C. gradually D. virtually 28. A. gave away B. broke away C. passed away D. put away 29. A. illegally B. originally C. likely D. absolutely 30. A. easier B. harder C. tougher D. safer 31. A. still B. just C. even D. never 32. A. Other B. Others C. The other D. Another 33. A. Rather than B. Instead of C. Except for D. In addition to 34. A. concert B. tour C. exhibition D. studio 35. A. preciously B. previously C. particularly D. physically 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. C 29. C 30. A 31. A 32. C 33. D 34. C 35. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了人工智能助力披头士乐队利用约翰・列侬旧样带创作“最后”歌曲，还带来虚拟合作及成员相关活动 。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：现在，在乐队解散以及列侬去世几十年后，人工智能被用来从约翰・列侬的这个旧样带中提取他的声音，来创作披头士乐队的最后一首歌。A. formation形成；B. breakup解散；C. reunion重聚；D. breakdown故障，崩溃。根据上文“The Beatles were a world-famous rock band, whose founder was John Lennon, active from 1960 until 1970”可知，披头士乐队在1970年就不活跃了，也就是乐队解散了，所以这里说在乐队解散和列侬去世几十年后，breakup符合语境。故选B项。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：前乐队成员保罗・麦卡特尼告诉BBC，在制作2021年的纪录片系列《披头士：归来》时，人工智能技术被用来将披头士乐队的声音与背景声音分开。A. Former以前的；B. Latter后者的；C. Classical古典的；D. Ordinary普通的。根据上文“active from 1960 until 1970”可知，披头士乐队在1970年后就不活跃了，保罗・麦卡特尼是当时乐队的成员，现在是以前的乐队成员，former符合语境。故选A项。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：前乐队成员保罗・麦卡特尼告诉BBC，在制作2021年的纪录片系列《披头士：归来》时，人工智能技术被用来将披头士乐队的声音与背景声音分开。A. measure测量；B. relieve缓解；C. absorb吸收；D. separate分开。根据下文“Holly Herndon, an artist who used AI technology on her 2019 album guesses that the Beatles’ ‘new’ recording will ____ be created using ‘source separation (源分离)’.”可知，这里是用人工智能技术将声音和背景声音分开，separate符合语境。故选D项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他说，这首“新”歌预计将在2025年晚些时候发行。A. aimed旨在；B. outlined概述；C. released发行，发布；D. charged收费，指控。根据上文“The ‘new’ song”以及音乐相关的常识可知，新歌是要发行的，release符合语境。故选C项。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：麦卡特尼形容人工智能技术“有点吓人但又令人兴奋”，并补充说：“我们只需要看看它会把我们引向何方。”A. exciting令人兴奋的；B. disappointing令人失望的；C. annoying令人烦恼的；D. boring无聊的。根据连词“but”可知，此处的形容词与“scary”形成转折，结合下文提到可以用AI技术创作歌曲等，可知这里应该是令人兴奋的，exciting符合语境。故选A项。 【26题详解】 考查连接词词义辨析。句意：麦卡特尼形容人工智能技术“有点吓人但又令人兴奋”，并补充说：“我们只需要看看它会把我们引向何方。”A. when何时；B. where哪里；C. why为什么；D. how如何。根据“it leads”以及语境可知，这里表示看看人工智能技术会把他们引向“哪里”，用 where引导宾语从句，作leads后的地点状语。故选B项。 【27题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：同样的技术让麦卡特尼能够与1980年去世的列侬在2022年英国格拉斯顿伯里音乐节上，在歌曲《我有一种感觉》中进行虚拟二重唱。A. really真正地；B. effectively有效地；C. gradually逐渐地；D. virtually虚拟地。根据上文“he was killed just outside of it in 1980”可知，因为列侬已经去世，所以是通过AI技术进行虚拟二重唱，virtually符合语境。故选D项。 【28题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：同样的技术让麦卡特尼能够与1980年去世的列侬在2022年英国格拉斯顿伯里音乐节上，在歌曲《我有一种感觉》中进行虚拟二重唱。A. gave away赠送，泄露；B. broke away脱离；C. passed away去世；D. put away收起，放好。根据上文“before he was killed just outside of it in 1980”可知，列侬在1980年去世了，passed away符合语境。故选C项。 【29题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：艺术家霍莉・赫恩登在她2019年的专辑中使用了人工智能技术，她猜测披头士乐队的“新”录音很可能是使用“源分离”技术创作的。A. illegally非法地；B. originally最初；C. likely很可能；D. absolutely绝对地。根据上文“guesses that”可知，这里是她的猜测，所以是很可能使用“源分离”技术创作的，likely符合语境。故选C项。 【30题详解】 考查形容词比较级辨析。句意：“通过机器学习来做这件事变得容易多了。这能让你从录音中提取出声音。” 她解释道。A. easier更容易的；B. harder更难的；C. tougher更艰难的；D. safer更安全的。根据下文“This allows you to extract (提取) a voice from a recording”可知，有了机器学习，从录音中提取声音变得更容易了，easier符合语境。故选A项。 【31题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：麦卡特尼现在81岁了，他是仍在世的两名披头士成员之一。A. still仍然；B. just仅仅；C. even甚至；D. never从不。根据“alive” 以及上文提到乐队以前的情况，可知这里说他是仍然在世的成员之一，still符合语境。故选A项。 【32题详解】 考查代词词义辨析。句意：另一位成员，鼓手林戈・斯塔尔，将于7月年满83岁。A. Other其他的（泛指）；B. Others其他的人或物（泛指）；C. The other两者中的另一个；D. Another三者或三者以上中的另一个。根据上文“McCartney is now 81, and he’s one of two Beatles ____ alive.”可知，这里说的是两个在世成员中的另一个，用the other。故选C项。 【33题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：除了在2022年格拉斯顿伯里音乐节上表演外，麦卡特尼同年早些时候还进行了为期16天的美国巡演。A. Rather than而不是；B. Instead of代替，而不是；C. Except for除了……之外（强调整体与局部的关系）；D. In addition to除……之外（还有）。根据下文“also went on a 16-date US tour earlier that year”可知，这里表示除了在音乐节上表演之外，还有美国巡演，in addition to符合语境。故选D项。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：今年6月，他将在伦敦国家肖像馆举办一场展览，展出他在披头士乐队早期拍摄的以前从未见过的照片。A. concert音乐会；B. tour旅行，巡演；C. exhibition展览；D. studio工作室。根据下文“at the National Portrait Gallery in London”以及“unseen photographs”可知，这里指在肖像馆举办展览，exhibition符合语境。故选C项。 【35题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：今年6月，他将在伦敦国家肖像馆举办一场展览，展出他在披头士乐队早期拍摄的以前从未见过的照片。A. preciously宝贵地；B. previously以前；C. particularly特别地；D. physically身体上地。根据下文“unseen photographs”以及语境可知，这些照片是以前从未见过的，previously符合语境。故选B项。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1．5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Even as temperatures kept dropping in China’s northeastern “ice city” of Harbin, excitement rose among a group of swimmers who enjoyed jumping into freezing waters. The event, ____36____(know) as ice swimming, is a winter tradition in Harbin. Swimmers train daily throughout the year to get their bodies ready for the unusual swim. ____37____(create) a pool in the Songhua River, the swimmers first had to break a 10-centimeter-thick cover of ice. Then they removed the ice pieces, took off all clothes except bathing suits ____38____ got prepared to enter. One by one, they jumped into a freezing, 10-meter-long pool. Some of the swimmers said that their legs and arms quickly went numb (麻木的) after ____39____(enter) the water. The outside temperature was about -13℃ and the water temperature remained near freezing. One of these swimmers was Chen Xia, who comes from Zhejiang Province about 1,700 kilometers further south. She jumped into the river ____40____(cager) even though she had a cold. Chen said the winter waters in the place ____41____ she lives are warmer than those in Harbin. “My confidence ____42____(build) since I first experienced winter swimming in 2008,” said Chen, who took part in ____43____ activity this year. The 56-year-old said the freezing waters felt like small pins attacking her body. But she added that the experience still brought her ____44____(happy). “I felt pain all over my body. But ____45____ is still wonderful for me to do winter swimming” she said. 【答案】36. known 37. To create 38. and 39. entering 40. eagerly 41. where 42. has been built 43. the 44. happiness 45. it 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。哈尔滨冬泳是传统活动，游泳者破冰下水，即便寒冷仍有来自南方的人参与，冬泳给他们带来独特体验 。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这项被称为冬泳的活动，是哈尔滨的一项冬季传统。分析句子，这里考查非谓语，The event和know之间是被动关系，即“活动被称为……”，再由句意可知，应用过去分词作后置定语，修饰The event。故填known。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：为了在松花江上建一个泳池，游泳者们首先得打破10厘米厚的冰层。分析句子可知，create a pool in the Songhua River在句中作目的状语，应用动词不定式to do形式，且句首时首字母应大写。故填To create。 【38题详解】 考查连词。句意：然后他们移走冰块，脱掉除了泳衣之外的所有衣服，准备下水。分析句子，took off all clothes except bathing suits和got prepared to enter是并列关系，and可以连接并列的动作。故填and。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：一些游泳者说他们的胳膊和腿在下水后很快就麻木了。分析句子，after是介词，介词后接动词时要用动词的-ing 形式作宾语。故填entering。 【40题详解】 考查副词。句意：她不顾自己感冒，勇敢地跳进了河里。分析句子，此处需要用副词修饰动词jumped，eager的副词形式eagerly，表示“急切地；勇敢地”，符合语境。故填eagerly。 【41题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：陈说她居住的地方的冬季水温比哈尔滨的要暖和。分析句子，这里考查定语从句，the place是先行词，在后面的定语从句she lives 中作地点状语，所以应用关系副词where引导。故填where。 【42题详解】 考查动词时态和语态。句意：“自从我2008年第一次体验冬泳以来，我的信心就逐渐建立起来了。” 陈说，她今年也参加了这项活动。分析句子，这里考查谓语动词，since I first experienced winter swimming in 2008是时间状语，“since + 过去时间点”常与现在完成时连用，My confidence和build之间是被动关系，即“信心被建立”，所以应用现在完成时的被动语态，主语My confidence是不可数名词，助动词用 has。故填has been built。 【43题详解】 考查冠词。句意：“自从我2008年第一次体验冬泳以来，我的信心就逐渐建立起来了。” 陈说，她今年也参加了这项活动。分析句子，此处的activity指的是上文提到的“ice swimming”，是特指，所以用定冠词the。故填the。 【44题详解】 考查名词。句意：但她补充说这次经历仍然给她带来了快乐。分析句子，brought her后接名词作宾语，happ的名词形式是happiness，表示“快乐；幸福”，为不可数名词。故填happiness。 【45题详解】 考查代词。句意：“我感觉浑身都疼。但对我来说冬泳仍然很棒。”她说。分析句子可知，to do winter swimming是真正的主语，放在句末，前面用it作形式主语，构成“It is + adj. + for sb. to do sth.”的句型。故填it。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你校将举办主题为“History and Tradition”的演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括： 1.历史与传统的重要性； 2.你的感悟和呼吁。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Good morning, everyone! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Good morning, everyone! I’m Li Hua. Today, I want to talk about “History and Tradition”. History is like a map that shows us where we’ve been and helps us navigate the future. It holds the lessons of our ancestors and the wisdom of generations. Tradition is the soul of our culture, connecting us with our roots and giving us a sense of identity. I believe we must cherish our history and preserve our tradition. They are the foundation of our society and the source of our strength. Let’s honor the past, embrace our heritage, and pass it on to future generations. Only by understanding our history can we truly shape our future. Thank you! 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。要求考生写一篇演讲稿，参加主题为“History and Tradition”的演讲比赛。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 讨论：talk about → discuss/share insights on 重视，珍惜：cherish → value/treasure 保护：preserve → safeguard 传递，传承：pass on → hand down 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Let’s honor the past, embrace our heritage, and pass it on to future generations. 拓展句：Let’s honor the past and embrace our heritage, which we must pass on to future generations so that they may understand their cultural identity. 【点睛】【高分句型1】 History is like a map that shows us where we’ve been and helps us navigate the future. （运用了that引导限制性定语从句，运用了where引导宾语从句） 【高分句型2】 Only by understanding our history can we truly shape our future. （运用了only+状语置于句首引起的部分倒装） 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Growing up, the first day of school was always exciting — new clothes, supplies, and classes. But at twenty-three, the first day of school had me in a panic. I was the new teacher. I had just celebrated my birthday, the new year, and my divorce. Unloved and unneeded, the rejection of a failed marriage still hurt. I had graduated in December, and a school more than sixty miles from my apartment had hired me to teach a class of twenty-two fifth graders. As the principal Mrs. Bright walked me to my classroom I asked, “What happened to the last teacher?” She answered, “She left just a week after the school year started. There have been thirteen replacement teachers since then. You are the fourteenth one, Sylvia.” As I entered the classroom, I said with a sweet smile, “I’m your teacher for the rest of the year.” The kids were excited to meet me, but they quickly became restless. Some sat wherever they wanted, while others talked or passed notes. One girl called Tracy crawled under her desk, and a boy named Kyle began crying for no reason. The rest of the day was chaotic-fights broke out, and some kids refused to talk to me. As the final bell rang, I collapsed into my chair, exhausted. Later, during my conference period, Mrs. Bright told me, “Tracy can’t read and doesn’t pay attention. Just leave her alone, and make up a grade.” I was shocked. “What about Kyle?” I asked. “He’ll be fine. He is just lonely. His mom is a single mother working around the clock.” Through our exchange, I came to understand that most of these kids had been kicked out of other schools. No one came to their rescue. They were the ones no one else wanted. These kids, like me, were used to rejection. The pain of my own divorce made me realize how much they deserved better. 注意 ： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: I decided to do something for these rejected kids. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Gradually, the students realized that I cared for them. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 Para 1: I decided to do something for these rejected kids. I started by learning about each one. For Tracy, I found books that matched her interests, hoping to spark her curiosity. For Kyle, I spoke to him softly after class, offered him a listening ear, and showed him that he mattered. Abandoned too many times already, these children deserved better. “I won’t give up on you. You all matter.” I told them, trying to make everyone in the class feel loved and needed. Slowly, I built routines, clarified my expectations, and became firm in my stance: chaos would not be tolerated, but support would always be given. Instead of a dull space to learn, my classroom could become a place that provided them with safety and a sense of belonging. Para 2: Gradually, the students realized that I cared for them. With distrust giving way to trust, they began to open up to me, and with that trust came small yet meaningful changes. Tracy began to show a growing interest in class and Kyle’s tears became less frequent. Fights lessened and the flying notes were now replaced by questions about schoolwork. They weren’t just learning academically but emotionally, understanding how to become part of a community. A wave of relief washed over me as I knew I had made a difference — not just for them, but for myself as well. With the pain of my own failed marriage slowly healing, I felt no longer rejected and I was also needed. We came to each other’s rescue. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者是一名教师，接手了一个调皮的班级。作者了解到这些孩子大多是被其他学校开除，没有人来救他们。他们是没人想要的人。于是作者决定为这些孩子做点事情，开始了解这些孩子，倾听他们，孩子们也慢慢被改变了。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我决定为这些被拒绝的孩子做点什么”可知，第一段可描写作者开始致力于了解孩子，倾听孩子，为他们提供安全和归属感。 ②由第二段首句内容“渐渐地，学生们意识到我关心他们”可知，第二段可描写学生对作者态度的变化以及作者的感悟。 2.续写线索：决定付出行动——开始了解孩子——倾听孩子——鼓励孩子——孩子信任作者——班级改变——作者感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①引起：spark/arouse ②尝试：try/attempt ③减少：lessen/decrease 情绪类 ①有意义的：meaningful/significant ②安慰：relief/comfort 【点睛】[高分句型1] For Kyle, I spoke to him softly after class, offered him a listening ear, and showed him that he mattered. (运用了that引导宾语从句) [高分句型2] Instead of a dull space to learn, my classroom could become a place that provided them with safety and a sense of belonging. (运用了that引导定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 丰城九中2024—2025学年高一年级下学期期中考试英语试卷 考试时间：120分钟 试卷总分：150分 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A，B，C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1．What is the weather like now? A．Hot. B．Cool. C．Rainy. 2．What does the man ask the woman to do? A．Direct him to the bathroom. B．Tell him the time. C．Mind his things. 3．Where will the speakers probably spend their spring break? A．In San Francisco. B．In New York. C．In Miami. 4．Why does the man congratulate the woman? A．She has a new niece. B．She will have a baby. C．She has made a complete recovery. 5．What will the man be doing on Sunday? A．Moving house. B．Doing some cleaning. C．Painting a room. 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．What is a feature of the train? A．It is the first train in Australia. B．It is decorated with natural elements. C．It crosses the entire distance of Australia. 7．How does the woman sound now? A．Tired. B．Excited. C．Curious. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8．What do the speakers like best about the apartment? A．Its large windows. B．Its generous size. C．Its beautiful garden. 9．What will the speakers probably do next? A．Buy the apartment. B．Go to sec another house. C．Ask the owner to reduce the price. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10．What does the man offer to do for the woman? A．Fix her broken desk. B．Help her carry something. C．Collect a package for her. 11．What form of exercise does the woman plan to do? A．Running. B．Walking. C．Weightlifting. 12．What is the woman’s main health goal? A．To lose weight and improve fitness. B．To increase energy levels. C．To reduce her back pain. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Editor and reporter. B．Boss and employee. C．Interviewer and interviewee. 14．Who does the woman probably sell her newspaper to? A．Local business owners. B．School friends. C．Community residents. 15．How many newspapers does Tillington Times publish monthly now? A．1000. B．500. C．250. 16．What will the woman spend most of her time learning? A．Creative writing. B．Business. C．Journalism. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17．What is the main purpose of the speech? A．To thank the audience for coming. B．To remind the audience of something. C．To provide the audience with information. 18．Where does the speech probably take place? A．At the speaker’s home. B．At an airport. C．In a restaurant. 19．Who is the speaker’s closest friend at university? A．Jane. B．Diane. C．Lukas. 20．Where does the speaker probably live? A．In Australia. B．In Poland. C．In Spain. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A A Guide to the British Museum The British Museum, located in the heart of London, is one of the world’s most renowned cultural institutions. Here is what you need to know before visiting: Highlights of the Collection: The Rosetta Stone: This ancient artifact, dating back to 196 BC, was key to deciphering (破解) Egyptian hieroglyphs (象形文字). The Elgin Marbles: These classical Greek sculptures once decorated the Parthenon in Athens and are a centerpiece of the museum’s Greek collection. Egyptian Mummies: The museum’s Egyptian galleries feature an impressive array of mummies, sarcophagi (石棺), and artifacts from ancient tombs. Planning Your Visit: Opening Hours: The museum is open daily from 10am to 5:30 pm, with extended hours on Fridays. Admission: Entry to the museum is free, but special exhibitions may require a ticket. Guided Tours: Free guided tours are available daily, offering insights into the museum’s most famous exhibits. Audio guides can also be rented for a more personalized experience. Tips for Visitors: Arrive Early: As the museum can get crowded during peak seasons, arriving early ensures a more relaxed experience. Download the App: The British Museum’s official app provides maps, exhibit information, and audio guides. Respect the Artifacts: Avoid touching exhibits and follow the museum’s photography guidelines. The British Museum offers a fascinating journey through human history, making it a must-visit destination for anyone interested in art, culture, and history. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a returning guest, there is always something new to discover. 1 What is the main purpose of the article? A. To introduce the museum’s collection. B. To promote a specific museum exhibition. C. To provide a guide for visiting the British Museum. D. To compare the British Museum with other museums. 2. Which service is provided by the museum? A. Free entry to special exhibitions. B. Free guided tours. C. Complimentary meals. D. Free souvenir gifts. 3. What is recommended for visitors to enhance their experience? A. Making a reservation in advance. B. Downloading the museum's official app. C. Reading the museum’s photography guidelines. D. Arriving late to ensure a more relaxed experience. B The annual marathon (马拉松) in my town occurred as scheduled. My job was to follow behind the runners in an ambulance in case any of them needed medical attention. As the athletes began to pace themselves. the front runners started to disappear. It was then that my eyes were drawn to the woman in blue running shorts and a baggy white T-shirt. I knew we were already watching our “last runner”. Her feet were turned in yet her left knee was turned out. Her legs were so crippled and bent that it seemed impossible for her to walk, not to mention run a marathon. The driver and I watched in silence as she slowly moved forward. We would move forward a little bit, then stop and wait for her to gain some distance. Then we' d slowly move forward a little bit more. As l watched her struggle to put one foot in front of the other, I found myself breathing for her and urging her forward. I wanted her to stop, and at the same time, I prayed that she wouldn't. Finally she was the only runner left in sight. I sat on the edge of my seat and watched with respect and amazement as she pushed forward with strong determination through the last miles. When the finish line came into sight, the cheering crowds had long gone home. Yet standing straight and proud waited a man. He was holding one end of a ribbon tied to a post. She slowly crossed through, leaving both ends of the ribbon fluttering (飘动) behind her. I don't know this woman's name but that day she became a part of my life-- a part I often depend on. For her, it wasn't about beating the other runners or winning a prize. It was about finishing what she had set out to do. When I think things are too difficult or l get those “I-just-can't-do-it," I think of the last runner. Then I realize how easy the task before me really is. 4. What words can best describe the woman? A. Strong-willed and honorable. B. Proud and determined. C. Sensitive and brave. D. hard-working and caring. 5. What does the underlined word "crippled" in paragraph 2 mean? A. Perfect. B. Healthy. C. Disabled. D. Strong. 6. What has the author learnt from the woman? A. Don't depend on others when facing difficulties. B. It's not winning but holding on straight to the end that really matters. C. Nothing is too hard to accomplish if one is brave enough. D. The disabled can also run a marathon despite their walking difficulty. 7. What could be the best title for the text? A. A Humorous Stranger. B. The Last Runner. C. An Unforgettable Job. D. The Annual Marathon. C With the ever-increasing popularity of online shopping, users’ reviews are becoming more and more important. Given that you can't actually touch, see, smell or hear the product you’re buying online, these reviews will provide you with valuable information on the product itself. But how far can you trust them? Barnaby Bicken had an unpleasant experience. “I took some friends to a restaurant in Manchester that had excellent reviews on a food website. However, the service was awful and we were ignored most of the time. Later, I wrote a review on the same site only to be told that the review site owner would not accept any bad reviews — only the good ones.” So, how can you get a useful review? Web expert Hilary Saunders has a few top tips. “If there are only a few reviews of a place, there is a good chance they have been planted by friends or enemies. If there are many reviews, start by dropping the most extreme comments. Also, watch out for similarities in style between reviews from people with different user names, particularly if those reviews were placed about the same time. The best thing is to look for reviewers who show some relevant knowledge of the product they are reviewing.” Some companies seem to be contributing to the problem. A publishing house offered gift vouchers (购物礼券) to anyone who would give their textbook a five-star review. But not all online companies operate like this. “Amazon works hard to keep the completeness of its customer reviews,” said a spokesperson for the company. “We have very clear guidelines, and when a customer reports a review that he feels is inappropriate, we check, and may take it down.” So, next time you see that five-star review for something you want to buy, be aware — it could be the work of a false reviewer! 8. What does “them” in Para.1 refer to? A. Products. B. Users. C. Reviews. D. Buyers. 9. What does Barnaby Bicken’s story imply? A. The food served was awful. B. Not all reviews are believable. C. Many people are easily cheated. D. He likes to write bad reviews. 10. What reviews of products are useful? A. Those by competitors. B. Those by different users. C. Those with good comments. D. Those with related information. 11. How does Amazon deal with the customer reviews? A. It helps to finish the reviews. B. It pays attention to the bad reviews. C. It offers gifts for the good reviews. D. It tries to make the reviews objective. D When you think of a typical American, who do you picture? A pretty blond white American like Taylor Swift or a handsome black American like basketball star Michael Jordan? In fact, there was a time when the average American looked like neither of these people. Back in the year 1500, the average American was a brown-skinned hunter-gatherer who probably rode a horse and wore clothing made from animal skins. Today, the ancestors of these people are broadly referred to as “Native Americans”, “American Indians” or simply “Indians”. When the European settlement of North America began, there was intense conflict between settlers from overseas and these native people. In 1830, former US president Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act. This act required all Indians to migrate to west of the Mississippi River to allow for the expansion of the US. American Indians were treated as a military “enemy” until 1924, when the few Indians still alive at that point were granted US citizenship. That was the first time that the US government formally recognized the rights of Indians. While the story of the American Indians has been a sad one, their legacy is still felt every day in the US. Many US geographical names come from Indian languages, such as Ohio, Topeka, Kansas and the Potomac River. At the same time, there are many successful academics and other important US leaders who are descended (是…的后裔) from Indians. And nowadays, more and more history classes in US public schools are educating students about how Indians suffered during the settlement of the US. Although what happened cannot be undone, we can learn at least one thing from the sad history of the Indians: If we want a better future, we must look carefully and honestly at the past. 12. Why does the writer mention Taylor Swift and Michael Jordan? A. To challenge readers’ ideas of a typical American. B. To support the writer’s point on American identity. C. To provide typical examples of native Americans. D. To compare their appearances with typical Americans. 13. How were the American Indians treated in the middle of the 19th century? A. They were granted US citizenship. B. They were regarded as a military “enemy”. C. They were required to live along the Mississippi River. D. They were asked to leave the country by the US government. 14. Which of the following aspects shows the American Indian legacy today? A. Origins of names of some places. B. Popularity of the Indian language. C. Success of the Academic and other important US leaders. D. More and more history classes in American public schools. 15. What is the author’s attitude toward the history of American Indians? A. It should be ignored to move on. B. It holds little interest for him. C. It’s hurtful to be reminded of it. D. It’s valuable to reflect on it. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Useful Tips for Setting Up a Blog in English There’s a little bit more to blogging than just writing. If you just jump into writing, you might miss out on some of the best parts of having a blog.____16____ Pick a topic. What will your blog be about? Cooking? Movies? Your daily life? Learning English? Your blog should be about something that you enjoy writing about.____17____The theme could affect how you design it and what you name it, so take some time to think about this. Create a schedule. Writing in English regularly might seem easy, but it can be tough when you first start out. You don’t always “feel like” writing.____18____To prevent this problem, create a schedule for yourself when you first start. Maybe you will write every Saturday at 7 pm for a half hour, for example. Pick whatever works for you, as long as you stick to it. ____19____A blog is more than a place online where you can learn English. But it can be a great place to start! Use your blogging to help you join English learning communities around the Internet, on social media or in online forums (论坛). Make connections. As you read other blogs, leave comments and join the conversation.____20____Connect with teachers and native speakers in person, online or through their own blogs. Find people who enjoy reading what you’ll be writing about, so your blog can have an audience. Once you have readers, ask them to correct your English and you will see some amazing growth as an English learner. A Make your blog a greater place. B. Use the blog to branch out to other Internet resources. C. Invite friends and other English learners to read your blog. D. Sometimes you have to reschedule your plan all over again. E. When you first set up your blog, here are some tips to follow. F. And you might find yourself putting things off until a later time. G. Besides, it should also match with your goal for learning English. 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（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四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AI Helps Beatles to Release ‘Last’ Song The Beatles were a world-famous rock band, whose founder was John Lennon, active from 1960 until 1970. The song, “Now and Then,” was a demo recorded by John Lennon in 1979 at his home in New York City, before he was killed just outside of it in 1980. Now, artificial intelligence has been used to take John Lennon’s voice from this old demo to create the final Beatles song, decades after the ____21____ of the band and the death of Lennon. ____22____ band member Paul McCartney told the BBC that the AI technology was used to ____23____ the Beatles’ voices from background sounds during the making of 2021 documentary series, The Beatles: Get Back. The “new” song is due to be ____24____ later in 2025, he said. McCartney described AI technology as “kind of scary but ____25____”, adding: “We will just have to see ____26____ it leads.” The same technology allowed McCartney to duet (二重唱) ____27____ with Lennon, who ____28____ in 1980, on the song “I’ve Got a Feeling” in 2022 at Glastonbury Festival in the UK. Holly Herndon, an artist who used AI technology on her 2019 album guesses that the Beatles’ “new” recording will ____29____ be created using “source separation (源分离) ”. “It has become much ____30____ to do with machine learning (机器学习) . This allows you to extract (提取) a voice from a recording,” she explains. McCartney is now 81, and he’s one of two Beatles ____31____ alive． ____32____, drummer Ringo Starr, will be 83 in July. ____33____ playing at Glastonbury in 2022, McCartney also went on a 16-date US tour earlier that year. This June he’s opening a(n) ____34____ at the National Portrait Gallery in London featuring ____35____ unseen photographs that he took during the early days of the Beatles. 21. A. formation B. breakup C. reunion D. breakdown 22. A. Former B. Latter C. Classical D. Ordinary 23. A. measure B. relieve C. absorb D. separate 24. A. aimed B. outlined C. released D. charged 25. A. exciting B. disappointing C. annoying D. boring 26. A. when B. where C. why D. how 27. A. really B. effectively C. gradually D. virtually 28. A. gave away B. broke away C. passed away D. put away 29. A. illegally B. originally C. likely D. absolutely 30. A. easier B. harder C. tougher D. safer 31. A. still B. just C. even D. never 32. A. Other B. Others C. The other D. Another 33. A. Rather than B. Instead of C. Except for D. In addition to 34. A. concert B. tour C. exhibition D. studio 35. A. preciously B. previously C. particularly D. physically 第二节（共10小题；每小题1．5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Even as temperatures kept dropping in China’s northeastern “ice city” of Harbin, excitement rose among a group of swimmers who enjoyed jumping into freezing waters. The event, ____36____(know) as ice swimming, is a winter tradition in Harbin. Swimmers train daily throughout the year to get their bodies ready for the unusual swim. ____37____(create) a pool in the Songhua River, the swimmers first had to break a 10-centimeter-thick cover of ice. Then they removed the ice pieces, took off all clothes except bathing suits ____38____ got prepared to enter. One by one, they jumped into a freezing, 10-meter-long pool. Some of the swimmers said that their legs and arms quickly went numb (麻木的) after ____39____(enter) the water. The outside temperature was about -13℃ and the water temperature remained near freezing. One of these swimmers was Chen Xia, who comes from Zhejiang Province about 1,700 kilometers further south. She jumped into the river ____40____(cager) even though she had a cold. Chen said the winter waters in the place ____41____ she lives are warmer than those in Harbin. “My confidence ____42____(build) since I first experienced winter swimming in 2008,” said Chen, who took part in ____43____ activity this year. The 56-year-old said the freezing waters felt like small pins attacking her body. But she added that the experience still brought her ____44____(happy). “I felt pain all over my body. But ____45____ is still wonderful for me to do winter swimming,” she said. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你校将举办主题为“History and Tradition”的演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括： 1.历史与传统的重要性； 2.你的感悟和呼吁。 注意： 1.写作词数应80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Good morning, everyone! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Growing up, the first day of school was always exciting — new clothes, supplies, and classes. But at twenty-three, the first day of school had me in a panic. I was the new teacher. I had just celebrated my birthday the new year, and my divorce. Unloved and unneeded, the rejection of a failed marriage still hurt. I had graduated in December, and a school more than sixty miles from my apartment had hired me to teach a class of twenty-two fifth graders. As the principal Mrs. Bright walked me to my classroom, I asked, “What happened to the last teacher?” She answered, “She left just a week after the school year started. There have been thirteen replacement teachers since then. You are the fourteenth one, Sylvia.” As I entered the classroom, I said with a sweet smile, “I’m your teacher for the rest of the year.” The kids were excited to meet me, but they quickly became restless. Some sat wherever they wanted, while others talked or passed notes. One girl called Tracy crawled under her desk, and a boy named Kyle began crying for no reason. The rest of the day was chaotic-fights broke out, and some kids refused to talk to me. As the final bell rang, I collapsed into my chair, exhausted. Later, during my conference period, Mrs. Bright told me, “Tracy can’t read and doesn’t pay attention. Just leave her alone, and make up a grade.” I was shocked. “What about Kyle?” I asked. “He’ll be fine. He is just lonely. His mom is a single mother working around the clock.” Through our exchange, I came to understand that most of these kids had been kicked out of other schools. No one came to their rescue. They were the ones no one else wanted. These kids, like me, were used to rejection. The pain of my own divorce made me realize how much they deserved better. 注意 ： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: I decided to do something for these rejected kids. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Gradually, the students realized that I cared for them. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $