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2024—2025学年度第二学期期中考试 高二年级英语试卷 考试时间：2025年4月15日 下午14:00—16:00 试卷满分：150分 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分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 will the woman do? A. Leave for work. B. Make a call. C. Paint the house. 2. How will the man go to work next month? A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By subway. 3. Where probably are the speakers? A. In a hotel. B. In a cafe. C. In a school. 4. What is the man going to do with the spider next? A. Catch it. B. Kill it. C. Keep it. 5. How docs the man sound? A. Angry. B. Sympathetic. C. Proud. 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 can we say about the salad? A. It’s not to the man’s taste. B. It’s made by the woman. C. It’s a mixture of fruits and vegetables. 7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Mother and son. B. Brother and sister. C. Chef and customer. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8 Where does the woman get the news from? A. The TV. B. The radio. C. The newspaper. 9. What type of talk show is the man interested in the most? A. The one about nature. B. The one about films. C. The one about education. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. Why does the woman take her cat to the vet’s? A. It needs a bath. B. It has to have a routine checkup. C. It had a poor appetite yesterday. 11. What does the woman feel about bathing her cat herself? A. It’s challenging. B. It’s time-consuming. C. It’s easy. 12. What do the speakers mainly talk about at the end of the conversation? A. The time for a medical check. B. The place to do some shopping. C. The tips for bathing a cat. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Whose birthday will be celebrated in January? A. Jimmy’s. B. Millie’s. C. Noah’s. 14. What did Noah do to learn baking? A. He took classes. B. He bought books. C. He found a part-time job. 15. What is Noah’s attitude toward Millie’s suggestion? A. Favorable. B. Indifferent. C. Unfavorable. 16. Why did Millie cancel her plan? A. She wanted to visit a cold place. B. She had to help the man. C. She didn’t get the train ticket. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the speaker doing? A. Chairing a meeting. B. Teaching a class. C. Giving a speech. 18. How many qualities does the speaker mention? A. One. B. Two. C. Three. 19. What is an advantage of good team work according to the speaker? A. It makes people gain confidence. B. It is good for making friends. C. It helps students work in the real world. 20. What does the speaker think can encourage teamwork most? A. Sports games. B. Drama performances. C. Group presentations. 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，并在答题卡上将选涂黑。 A “Arts in the Park” is an award-winning, nationally-rated art show with more than 350 exhibitors from around America displaying their works. Categories include painting, pottery and ceramics, jewelry, furniture, photography, woodworking, glass, metal, sculpture, textiles, yard-art and more. FREE EVENT Our event is free! There is no charge for attending “Arts in the Park”. HOURS Saturday, May 3: 11 a.m. — 6 p.m. Sunday, May 4: 11 a.m. — 5 p.m. RAIN OR SHINE “Arts in the Park” is an outdoor event and while we’re hopeful the weather is beautiful, the event will take place rain or shine. FREE PARKING & SHUTTLE Parking in the surrounding area of the Carillon is very limited with local people parking their cars. There is a FREE shuttle service. The shuttle drop off/pick up is just across the street from the art show. Buses run approximately every 30 minutes. NO PETS Please do not bring pets (other than service animals) to the art show. While we all love our pets and yours may be perfectly trained, others may not. We thank you in advance for honoring our request. ELIGIBLE WORKS Artists must be at least 18 years of age. All works must be original creations of the artist. No agents or food vendors. Unacceptable to the show are mass produced items, dealers, or middlemen. No buy/sale in any category. This is a show for artists and not a show for commercialism or dealers. This is a family-oriented show, so please keep this in mind when choosing work to be displayed. Exhibitor questions, contact “Arts in the Park” at — richmondartsinthepark@gmail.com (804)396-3337. 1. How long will the art show last altogether? A. 13 hours. B. 11 hours. C. 7 hours. D. 6 hours. 2. Why is it hard to park in the neighborhood of Carillon? A. Because the roads are crowded with shuttles. B. Because many new buildings are under construction near Carillon. C. Because parking space has been occupied by the locals. D. Because many streets leading to the art show site are closed off. 3. What can we know from the passage? A. There is no age limit to the artists participating in the art show. B. The art show will be held regardless of the weather. C. No animal is allowed to be taken to the art show. D. The art show features business dealings. B I feel pretty lucky when I look back at how I grew up with plants and gardening as a big part of my life. We had our own large vegetable garden which was able to supply us with most of our vegetable needs. We had chickens and ducks for eggs and occasionally meat, and chicken poo (粪便) would make great fertilizer for our garden. We did all these out of complete necessity — my family was poor. My father was extremely clever, and growing our food meant we didn’t have to worry about buying it. In saying that, I feel pretty comfortable around plants. There is a calmness that I feel when I am around plants and nature in general. I feel like my plants are a part of me — an extension of my relationship with the earth. I have had the pleasure of reading a plant book recently, which I would like to share with you if you are interested in making your home a little greener, also, making sure you know how to look after your plant babies once you get them. This book, Urban Botanics: An Indoor Plant Guide for Modern Gardeners, is a comprehensive compendium (汇编) of plants, with detailed instructions on how to care for each, alongside stunning full-page watercolour illustrations of each plant. Whether you are looking to cultivate an entire indoor garden, or simply wish to know more about your single cactus, you can be sure to find the right information for you among the more than seventy plants in this stylish guide. And the best bit? All the plants are easy to maintain so even the most timid of gardeners can enjoy turning their hand to green-fingered pastime. Driven by the beautiful artwork of the phenomenally talented Maaike Koster, alongside insightful text from Emma Sibley, each entry offers a concise but complete guide to these plants, telling you their origins, how to care for them and where in your home they will thrive. The accessible text and simple instructions make this book just as well suited to those with no gardening experience as to those with years of practice. Plants add interest, quiet and colour to every corner of our lives, so embark on a green adventure with this beautiful and comprehensive guide! 4. Why did the author’s family raise vegetables and poultry? A. To enhance the author’s sense of cooperation. B. To get close to nature. C. To have them exchanged for money. D. To meet their basic family needs. 5. How do plants and nature make the author feel? A. Doubtful. B. Peaceful. C. Content. D. Thrilled. 6. What can we infer from paragraph 3 about the book? A. It contains pictures as well as instructions. B. It offers readers information concerning 70 plants. C. It is thought highly of by the author. D. It is an outdoor plant guide for inexperienced gardeners. 7 What is the purpose of the last paragraph? A. To advocate reading the book. B. To call for readers to grow more plants. C. To highlight the benefits of going on an adventure. D. To introduce the content of a book C Some foods are highly processed or ultra-processed. Ultra-processed foods (UPF) have become increasingly popular and range from chips to microwave meals and even bread. Even just a casual glance at supermarket shelves reveals a collection of UPF offerings in their delicate and attractive packaging. Besides their affordability, UPF not only offer time-saving convenience, but also momentary satisfaction filled with fat, sugar, salt and additives. After all, who can resist enjoying a tasty snack when lost in a football game or an exciting new TV series? Although much is discussed about the direct negative impact of these products on our health, including obesity (肥胖症), heart diseases and diabetes (糖尿病), little has been said about the impacts of UPF on the environment. The most serious environmental impacts of UPF-rich diets mainly come from the post-farm stages, especially from the final product creation and packaging processes. One specific additive that has the most environmental impact is palm oil. Palm oil is responsible for deforestation (森林砍伐) of some of the world’s big forests, which have diverse animals and plants. It is one of the world’s most consumed vegetable oils that can be found in half of our food. The massive waste generated by over-packaged UPF is another factor to consider. Their plastic packaging doesn’t degrade (降解) in landfills or in nature and has a dramatic impact on soil health and life in the sea. One recent study published in Nature Sustainability demonstrates that UPF processing and packaging stages have the greatest environmental impacts of the whole system and are a major source of environmental waste worldwide. The environmental impact of ultra-processed foods cannot be ignored any longer. As we become more and more conscious about what we buy and how it is produced, we hold the responsibility to advocate for change. 8. What can we know about UPF from the first paragraph? A. They are cheap. B. They are not popular. C. They are always healthy. D. They are attractive in color. 9. What is the main cause of the environmental impact of UPF? A. Palm oil. B. Plastic packaging. C The post-farm stages. D. Final product creation and packaging. 10. What does the underlined word “landfills” in paragraph 4 refer to? A. Places where waste is buried underground. B. Areas in the sea where plastic waste floats. C. Natural forests where plastic can degrade easily. D. Factories that produce large amounts of plastic packaging. 11. What is the author’s attitude towards the environmental impact of UPF? A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Objective. D. Indifferent. D Marketers are increasingly focused on creating social media content to capture user attention and drive engagement with the content. One proven strategy to increase such engagement is using social media images. A 2021 report by a social media management software company found that nearly 53% of content marketers consider images crucial for achieving their social media goals, and approximately 70% of social media users prefer interacting with image-based posts over text-only content. Despite this clear preference for social media images, there has been little research about which specific image characteristics most effectively boost user engagement and when that engagement takes place. The new study by Vamsi Kanuri clarifies how color complexity affects user engagement on social media. Posts containing complex images with more varied color patterns tend to capture greater user attention and lead to increased engagement, according to lead author Kanuri. The significance of color in marketing is well-documented, influencing everything from brand perception to purchase intentions. However, the particular role of color complexity in social media engagement had not been explored before Kanuri and his team turned their attention to it. The study found that using larger images with greater color complexity in the text content leads to better user engagement. For marketers and content creators, the effects are clear, Kanuri says. “It’s crucial to combine image characteristics with other post features and to be mindful of the timing and context of social media interactions.” Kanuri encourages marketers to integrate these insights into their content strategies and continue to learn about factors that affect how users interact with their posts. “By doing so, they can expand their social media influence and achieve greater success in their digital marketing efforts.” he says. 12 Why does the author mention a 2021 report in paragraph 2? A. To stress the significance of doing research. B. To promote the use of text-only content. C. To prove the previous statement. D. To present some editing techniques. 13. What can we learn about the Vamsi Kanuri-led study? A. It reveals how color complexity influences users’ media. B. It is based on sufficient relevant research previously done. C. It boosts the public’s attention to social media. D. It centers on social media’s impact on people’s health. 14. What does the last paragraph talk about? A. Social media content creators’ anxiety. B. Kanuri’s appeal to marketers. C. Limitations of social media. D. Methods of tapping into social media. 15. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear? A. Ecology. B. Health. C. Education. D. Commerce. 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。 I got afraid when I was going to join Thompson Rivers University here in Canada. The fact was that I was far away from my country with a totally new culture and new people and I became nervous because I had no experience of getting adjusted with a whole new place, language and culture. ____16____ Speaking English fluently and maintaining my confidence when chatting with each person here posed another significant challenge for me. Since I landed in Canada, I’ve started facing a lot of problems that I knew I would face. ____17____ It happened especially when it came to figuring out how to fix it or make the necessary adjustments here. I wasn’t able to communicate with people so easily because the accent here in Canada wasn’t familiar to me. Canadians use different intonation and stress. ____18____ Besides, the fear of making mistakes was killing my desire to give it another try. To break through these difficulties, I realized that I had to actively engage with the local environment and the diverse community around me. When I first came to TRU, I met with national and international students, and talked to them about our culture, like how our interactions happened, the way we communicated, and the traditions we were keeping. I started to observe people, including how they talked, their expressions, intonation, stress, vocabulary, and the way they used phrases in conversations. ____19____ Those long conversations were growing up my confidence level. I persisted increasingly to gradually adapt to and feel at ease with the new language, culture, tradition and all the aspects that required my adjustments. ____20____ Nothing is impossible to achieve. All you need to do to achieve a goal is hard work, practice and not feeling shy when you’re making a mistake. I am learning a lot by making lots of mistakes. Now mistakes don’t bother me anyway. A. This was a big challenge for me. B. But I had a good command of nothing. C. However, I was still at a loss sometimes. D. I also started to talk with my friends in English. E. Overall, from all this I have learned a vital lesson. F. It really got on my nerves that nobody faced the same problems as mine. G. That directly contributed to my hesitation in talking with people around me. 第三部分：语言运用（共三节，满分30分） 第一节：（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I was that person who went to school on an empty stomach and came back home with an empty stomach. I was that child who walked to school without shoes, and each step was an encounter on rough ____21____, where sharp stones pressed against the soles of my bare feet. In those moments, I felt a mix of ____22____ and determination. I finally got my first pair of shoes when I joined senior secondary school. I studied hard for the primary level and was awarded a ____23____ since I passed my well with first grade. That ____24____ parents with my fees to buy the new shoes since the tuition fees were paid for. That first day walking in my new shoes, each step felt ____25____ and sure beneath me. To me, they were more than just shoes; they were a sign of hope. A promise that through hard work and determination, I could ____26____ my path. My first job was in construction. That’s all I could manage since I didn’t have any formal ____27____. Every brick I ____28____, every bag of cement I mixed, was building me, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. Though life was not fine, I said to myself, “No matter how things are ____29____, never give up. Always remember that your future is your _____30_____, not any other person’s.” Life away from home was full of lessons but every encounter uplifted my _____31_____ and gave me the courage to continue. I hustled for my future, taking on jobs while growing my business. And today, as a leader of my team, I’m driven by the _____32_____ that success is not just for me, but for all those children who grew up poor. I want them to have _____33_____ and believe that no matter what we go through, we can change the future. I look back at my journey from those barefoot days to now. The shoes from my first day at secondary school are long _____34_____, but they still symbolize my journey. They _____35_____ me of my hard work, faith, and the strides I’ve made. 21. A. decision B. path C. trouble D. turn 22. A. confusion B. courage C. despair D. fear 23. A. prize B. benefit C. title D. scholarship 24. A. forced B. forbade C. allowed D. assessed 25. A. solid B. desperate C. unexpected D. curious 26. A. change B. return C. fight D. discover 27. A. trainings B. evaluations C. qualifications D. chances 28. A. build B. laid C. make D. pave 29. A. difficult B. different C. rigid D. vague 30. A. independence B. responsibility C. pride D. devotion 31. A. scores B. abilities C. achievements D. spirits 32. A. sense B. energy C. knowledge D. motivation 33. A. luck B. hope C. promise D. value 34. A. gone B. cherished C. faded D. given 35. A. rid B. remind C. warn D. accuse 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Richfield Museum of Fine Art is presenting an exhibition ____36____ (call) “From Shang to Qing: Chinese Art Through the Ages”. It displays a variety of artworks ____37____ (range) from paintings to sculptures. The highlight is a painting by Tang Yin, ____38____ was a famous Ming-Dynasty artist. The wonderful painting shows his extraordinary skill. Also on show ____39____ (be) bronze objects from the Shang Dynasty, showing great craftsmanship. During the Tang Dynasty, Buddhist sculptures intended to spread Buddhism, were highly influenced by foreign art. The exhibition, which will last ____40____ November 25, is open from Tuesday to Sunday. Don’t miss this ____41____ (value) chance to explore ancient Chinese art. Remember, no photos or food and drink are allowed in the museum, where visitors can ____42____ (full) appreciate these masterpieces. The ____43____ (admit) prices vary according to different groups, making ____44____ accessible for more people _____45_____ (enjoy) the exhibition. 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，你和几个同学准备在班上举办一个“英国文化节”，但你对英国文化的了解有限，想寻求外教Mark的帮助，请你给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括： 1. 文化节需要包含的内容； 2. 需要准备的物品； 3. 邀请他参加。 注意： 1. 词数为80左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面的材料，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。 I used to be a lonely girl sitting at the back of the classroom. Having failed the college entrance exams and changed schools twice, I seldom smiled. Every day I would sit at the desk, staring into textbooks and exercises, motionless and heavy-hearted. However, my classmates were in a different picture. They were playing, laughing and chatting delightedly. Besides, I hated it when they were always answering the teachers’ questions, loudly and confidently. Obviously, I had no friends in this fiercely competitive class. Life is harder for senior students. Hardly does a day go by without exercises or tests. Every time when the scores came out mine wouldn’t be the first or second but last. I was especially tired of the endless exercises and exams, which I seemingly would never do well in. I was under a lot of pressure, feeling like a fish being fried in a pan. Hanging over me was a dark cloud. The only dim light came from Mr. Smith. Every time I stepped into the classroom, he welcomed me with a warm smile; every time my gaze began to wander over the classroom or stare out of the window, his caring eyes would draw me back to his class. Besides, he was the only teacher who invited me to the office, talking about my studies and scores. I remembered when I came out of his office, I felt refreshed believing that I could work harder. I was feeling everything was changing for the better. I prepared hard for the final exam of the first semester, desiring to prove that I was not the last one. So before Mr. Smith told us the test result, I was expecting something good in store for me. But I was still the last one in the class. A burst of sadness and shame consuming me, I was heartbroken. 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。 Right at that moment, Mr. Smith invited me to his office. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Finally, the college admission letter came. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024—2025学年度第二学期期中考试 高二年级英语试卷 考试时间：2025年4月15日 下午14:00—16:00 试卷满分：150分 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分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 will the woman do? A. Leave for work. B. Make a call. C. Paint the house. 2. How will the man go to work next month? A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By subway. 3. Where probably are the speakers? A In a hotel. B. In a cafe. C. In a school. 4. What is the man going to do with the spider next? A. Catch it. B. Kill it. C. Keep it. 5. How docs the man sound? A. Angry. B. Sympathetic. C. Proud. 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 can we say about the salad? A. It’s not to the man’s taste. B It’s made by the woman. C. It’s a mixture of fruits and vegetables. 7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Mother and son. B. Brother and sister. C. Chef and customer. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. Where does the woman get the news from? A. The TV. B. The radio. C. The newspaper. 9. What type of talk show is the man interested in the most? A. The one about nature. B. The one about films. C. The one about education. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. Why does the woman take her cat to the vet’s? A. It needs a bath. B. It has to have a routine checkup. C. It had a poor appetite yesterday. 11. What does the woman feel about bathing her cat herself? A. It’s challenging. B. It’s time-consuming. C. It’s easy. 12. What do the speakers mainly talk about at the end of the conversation? A. The time for a medical check. B. The place to do some shopping. C. The tips for bathing a cat. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Whose birthday will be celebrated in January? A. Jimmy’s. B. Millie’s. C. Noah’s. 14. What did Noah do to learn baking? A. He took classes. B. He bought books. C. He found a part-time job. 15. What is Noah’s attitude toward Millie’s suggestion? A. Favorable. B. Indifferent. C. Unfavorable. 16 Why did Millie cancel her plan? A. She wanted to visit a cold place. B. She had to help the man. C. She didn’t get the train ticket. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the speaker doing? A. Chairing a meeting. B. Teaching a class. C. Giving a speech. 18. How many qualities does the speaker mention? A. One. B. Two. C. Three. 19. What is an advantage of good team work according to the speaker? A. It makes people gain confidence. B. It is good for making friends. C. It helps students work in the real world. 20. What does the speaker think can encourage teamwork most? A. Sports games. B. Drama performances. C. Group presentations. 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，并在答题卡上将选涂黑。 A “Arts in the Park” is an award-winning, nationally-rated art show with more than 350 exhibitors from around America displaying their works. Categories include painting, pottery and ceramics, jewelry, furniture, photography, woodworking, glass, metal, sculpture, textiles, yard-art and more. FREE EVENT Our event is free! There is no charge for attending “Arts in the Park”. HOURS Saturday, May 3: 11 a.m. — 6 p.m. Sunday, May 4: 11 a.m. — 5 p.m. RAIN OR SHINE “Arts in the Park” is an outdoor event and while we’re hopeful the weather is beautiful, the event will take place rain or shine. FREE PARKING & SHUTTLE Parking in the surrounding area of the Carillon is very limited with local people parking their cars. There is a FREE shuttle service. The shuttle drop off/pick up is just across the street from the art show. Buses run approximately every 30 minutes. NO PETS Please do not bring pets (other than service animals) to the art show. While we all love our pets and yours may be perfectly trained, others may not. We thank you in advance for honoring our request. ELIGIBLE WORKS Artists must be at least 18 years of age. All works must be original creations of the artist. No agents or food vendors. Unacceptable to the show are mass produced items, dealers, or middlemen. No buy/sale in any category. This is a show for artists and not a show for commercialism or dealers. This is a family-oriented show, so please keep this in mind when choosing work to be displayed. Exhibitor questions, contact “Arts in the Park” at — richmondartsinthepark@gmail.com (804)396-3337. 1. How long will the art show last altogether? A. 13 hours. B. 11 hours. C. 7 hours. D. 6 hours. 2. Why is it hard to park in the neighborhood of Carillon? A. Because the roads are crowded with shuttles. B. Because many new buildings are under construction near Carillon. C. Because parking space has been occupied by the locals. D. Because many streets leading to the art show site are closed off. 3. What can we know from the passage? A. There is no age limit to the artists participating in the art show. B. The art show will be held regardless of the weather. C. No animal is allowed to be taken to the art show. D. The art show features business dealings. 【答案】1 A 2. C 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了“Arts in the Park”这一艺术展览活动的相关信息，包括展览内容、免费入场、开放时间、天气情况说明、免费停车与接驳车服务、宠物政策、参展作品要求等。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章HOURS部分中的“Saturday, May 3: 11 a.m. — 6 p.m. (5月3日（星期六）：上午11点至下午6点)；Sunday, May 4: 11 a.m.—5 p.m. (5月4日（星期日）：上午11点至下午5点)”可知，5月3日展览的时间是从上午11点到下午6点，时长为7小时；而5月4日展览的时间是从上午11点到下午5点，时长为6小时。因此，两天的总时长为7+6=13小时。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章FREE PARKING & SHUTTLE部分中的“Parking in the surrounding area of the Carillon is very limited with local people parking their cars. There is a FREE shuttle service. (钟琴公园周边地区的停车位非常有限，因为当地居民也会在那里停车。这里提供免费的班车服务。)”可知，在钟琴公园周边地区停车非常困难，原因是当地居民把车停在了那里，占用了停车位。故选C。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章RAIN OR SHINE部分中的““Arts in the Park” is an outdoor event and while we’re hopeful the weather is beautiful, the event will take place rain or shine. (“公园艺术展”是一个户外活动。虽然我们希望天气晴朗，但无论下雨还是天晴，活动都将照常举行。)”可知，“公园艺术展”是户外活动，无论下雨还是天晴，活动都会照常举行。故选B。 B I feel pretty lucky when I look back at how I grew up with plants and gardening as a big part of my life. We had our own large vegetable garden which was able to supply us with most of our vegetable needs. We had chickens and ducks for eggs and occasionally meat, and chicken poo (粪便) would make great fertilizer for our garden. We did all these out of complete necessity — my family was poor. My father was extremely clever, and growing our food meant we didn’t have to worry about buying it. In saying that, I feel pretty comfortable around plants. There is a calmness that I feel when I am around plants and nature in general. I feel like my plants are a part of me — an extension of my relationship with the earth. I have had the pleasure of reading a plant book recently, which I would like to share with you if you are interested in making your home a little greener, also, making sure you know how to look after your plant babies once you get them. This book, Urban Botanics: An Indoor Plant Guide for Modern Gardeners, is a comprehensive compendium (汇编) of plants, with detailed instructions on how to care for each, alongside stunning full-page watercolour illustrations of each plant. Whether you are looking to cultivate an entire indoor garden, or simply wish to know more about your single cactus, you can be sure to find the right information for you among the more than seventy plants in this stylish guide. And the best bit? All the plants are easy to maintain so even the most timid of gardeners can enjoy turning their hand to green-fingered pastime. Driven by the beautiful artwork of the phenomenally talented Maaike Koster, alongside insightful text from Emma Sibley, each entry offers a concise but complete guide to these plants, telling you their origins, how to care for them and where in your home they will thrive. The accessible text and simple instructions make this book just as well suited to those with no gardening experience as to those with years of practice. Plants add interest, quiet and colour to every corner of our lives, so embark on a green adventure with this beautiful and comprehensive guide! 4. Why did the author’s family raise vegetables and poultry? A. To enhance the author’s sense of cooperation. B. To get close to nature. C. To have them exchanged for money. D. To meet their basic family needs. 5. How do plants and nature make the author feel? A. Doubtful. B. Peaceful. C. Content. D. Thrilled. 6. What can we infer from paragraph 3 about the book? A. It contains pictures as well as instructions. B. It offers readers information concerning 70 plants. C. It is thought highly of by the author. D. It is an outdoor plant guide for inexperienced gardeners. 7. What is the purpose of the last paragraph? A. To advocate reading the book. B. To call for readers to grow more plants. C. To highlight the benefits of going on an adventure. D. To introduce the content of a book 【答案】4. D 5. B 6. C 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了作者与植物的深厚情感及一本室内植物指南书籍。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“We did all these out of complete necessity — my family was poor. My father was extremely clever, and growing our food meant we didn’t have to worry about buying it. (我们这么做完全是出于需要——我的家庭很穷。我父亲非常聪明，自己种食物意味着我们不用担心买食物的问题。)”可知，作者的家庭种植蔬菜和饲养家禽是为了满足他们的基本家庭需求。故选D。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“There is a calmness that I feel when I am around plants and nature in general. (当我置身于植物和自然之中时，我感到一种平静。)”可知，植物和自然让作者感到平静。故选B。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“This book, Urban Botanics: An Indoor Plant Guide for Modern Gardeners, is a comprehensive compendium (汇编) of plants, with detailed instructions on how to care for each, alongside stunning full-page watercolour illustrations of each plant. Whether you are looking to cultivate an entire indoor garden, or simply wish to know more about your single cactus, you can be sure to find the right information for you among the more than seventy plants in this stylish guide. And the best bit? All the plants are easy to maintain so even the most timid of gardeners can enjoy turning their hand to green-fingered pastime. (这本名为《城市植物学：现代园丁室内植物指南》的书，是一本全面的植物汇编，书中有关于如何照料每种植物的详细说明，以及每株植物精美的整页水彩插图。无论你是想打造一整个室内花园，还是仅仅想更多地了解你那株单一的仙人掌，在这本时尚的指南里所介绍的七十多种植物中，你一定能找到适合你的信息。而且最棒的是什么呢？所有这些植物都很容易养护，所以即使是最胆小的园丁也能享受这种园艺消遣。)”可知，这本书受到了作者的高度评价。故选C。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Plants add interest, quiet and colour to every corner of our lives, so embark on a green adventure with this beautiful and comprehensive guide! (植物为我们的生活增添了情趣、宁静和色彩，所以，就带着这本美丽而全面的指南开始一场绿色冒险吧！)”可知，最后一段的目的是倡导读者阅读这本书。故选A。 C Some foods are highly processed or ultra-processed. Ultra-processed foods (UPF) have become increasingly popular and range from chips to microwave meals and even bread. Even just a casual glance at supermarket shelves reveals a collection of UPF offerings in their delicate and attractive packaging. Besides their affordability, UPF not only offer time-saving convenience, but also momentary satisfaction filled with fat, sugar, salt and additives. After all, who can resist enjoying a tasty snack when lost in a football game or an exciting new TV series? Although much is discussed about the direct negative impact of these products on our health, including obesity (肥胖症), heart diseases and diabetes (糖尿病), little has been said about the impacts of UPF on the environment. The most serious environmental impacts of UPF-rich diets mainly come from the post-farm stages, especially from the final product creation and packaging processes. One specific additive that has the most environmental impact is palm oil. Palm oil is responsible for deforestation (森林砍伐) of some of the world’s big forests, which have diverse animals and plants. It is one of the world’s most consumed vegetable oils that can be found in half of our food. The massive waste generated by over-packaged UPF is another factor to consider. Their plastic packaging doesn’t degrade (降解) in landfills or in nature and has a dramatic impact on soil health and life in the sea. One recent study published in Nature Sustainability demonstrates that UPF processing and packaging stages have the greatest environmental impacts of the whole system and are a major source of environmental waste worldwide. The environmental impact of ultra-processed foods cannot be ignored any longer. As we become more and more conscious about what we buy and how it is produced, we hold the responsibility to advocate for change. 8. What can we know about UPF from the first paragraph? A. They are cheap. B. They are not popular. C. They are always healthy. D. They are attractive in color. 9. What is the main cause of the environmental impact of UPF? A. Palm oil. B. Plastic packaging. C. The post-farm stages. D. Final product creation and packaging. 10. What does the underlined word “landfills” in paragraph 4 refer to? A. Places where waste is buried underground. B. Areas in the sea where plastic waste floats. C. Natural forests where plastic can degrade easily. D. Factories that produce large amounts of plastic packaging. 11. What is the author’s attitude towards the environmental impact of UPF? A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Objective. D. Indifferent. 【答案】8. A 9. C 10. A 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了超加工食品（UPF）的普及程度、其对健康的负面影响以及对环境造成的严重影响。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Besides their affordability, UPF not only offer time-saving convenience, but also momentary satisfaction filled with fat, sugar, salt and additives.(除了价格实惠之外，超加工食品不仅提供了节省时间的便利，还能凭借其中的脂肪、糖分、盐分和添加剂带来瞬间的满足感。)”可知，超加工食品除了价格实惠外，还提供节省时间的便利，并且能带来瞬间的满足感，不过这种满足感来自脂肪、糖、盐和添加剂。也就是说，从第一段我们可以知道超加工食品价格便宜。故选A。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The most serious environmental impacts of UPF-rich diets mainly come from the post-farm stages, especially from the final product creation and packaging processes.(富含超加工食品的饮食对环境最严重的影响主要来自农场后的加工阶段，尤其是最终产品的制作和包装过程。)”可知，富含超加工食品的饮食对环境最严重的影响主要来自农场后的加工阶段，尤其是最终产品的制作和包装过程。故选C。 【10题详解】 词义猜测题。根据划线单词所在句“The massive waste generated by over-packaged UPF is another factor to consider. Their plastic packaging doesn’t degrade (降解) in landfills or in nature and has a dramatic impact on soil health and life in the sea.(过度包装的超加工食品产生的大量垃圾是另一个需要考虑的因素。它们的塑料包装在……或自然界中都不会降解，这对土壤健康和海洋生物有着巨大的影响。)”可知，这里在讨论超加工食品过度包装产生的大量垃圾，尤其是塑料包装的问题，提到塑料包装在“landfills”或者在自然界中都不会降解，并且对土壤健康和海洋生物有巨大影响。根据“在自然界中”可推测，“landfills”的意思“垃圾可被埋的地方”相关。选项A“Places where waste is buried underground.(垃圾被埋在地下的地方)”与此相符。故选A。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“The environmental impact of ultra-processed foods cannot be ignored any longer. As we become more and more conscious about what we buy and how it is produced, we hold the responsibility to advocate for change.(超加工食品对环境的影响再也不容忽视了。随着我们对所购买的东西以及其生产方式越来越关注，我们有责任倡导改变。)”可知，作者认为超加工食品对环境的影响不能再被忽视了，并且我们有责任倡导改变，这表明作者对超加工食品对环境的影响持否定态度。故选B。 D Marketers are increasingly focused on creating social media content to capture user attention and drive engagement with the content. One proven strategy to increase such engagement is using social media images. A 2021 report by a social media management software company found that nearly 53% of content marketers consider images crucial for achieving their social media goals, and approximately 70% of social media users prefer interacting with image-based posts over text-only content. Despite this clear preference for social media images, there has been little research about which specific image characteristics most effectively boost user engagement and when that engagement takes place. The new study by Vamsi Kanuri clarifies how color complexity affects user engagement on social media. Posts containing complex images with more varied color patterns tend to capture greater user attention and lead to increased engagement, according to lead author Kanuri. The significance of color in marketing is well-documented, influencing everything from brand perception to purchase intentions. However, the particular role of color complexity in social media engagement had not been explored before Kanuri and his team turned their attention to it. The study found that using larger images with greater color complexity in the text content leads to better user engagement. For marketers and content creators, the effects are clear, Kanuri says. “It’s crucial to combine image characteristics with other post features and to be mindful of the timing and context of social media interactions.” Kanuri encourages marketers to integrate these insights into their content strategies and continue to learn about factors that affect how users interact with their posts. “By doing so, they can expand their social media influence and achieve greater success in their digital marketing efforts.” he says. 12. Why does the author mention a 2021 report in paragraph 2? A. To stress the significance of doing research. B. To promote the use of text-only content. C. To prove the previous statement. D. To present some editing techniques. 13. What can we learn about the Vamsi Kanuri-led study? A. It reveals how color complexity influences users’ media. B. It is based on sufficient relevant research previously done. C. It boosts the public’s attention to social media. D. It centers on social media’s impact on people’s health. 14. What does the last paragraph talk about? A. Social media content creators’ anxiety. B. Kanuri’s appeal to marketers. C. Limitations of social media. D. Methods of tapping into social media. 15. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear? A. Ecology. B. Health. C. Education. D. Commerce. 【答案】12. C 13. A 14. B 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了社交媒体营销中图像使用的重要性，特别是颜色复杂性对用户参与度的影响。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Marketers are increasingly focused on creating social media content to capture user attention and drive engagement with the content. One proven strategy to increase such engagement is using social media images. (营销人员越来越专注于创作社交媒体内容，以吸引用户的注意力，并推动用户对内容的参与度。一个行之有效的提高这种参与度的策略是使用社交媒体图片。)”可知，第一段指出营销人员专注于创作社交媒体内容，且使用社交媒体图片是提高用户参与度的有效策略。而文章第二段“A 2021 report by a social media management software company found that nearly 53% of content marketers consider images crucial for achieving their social media goals, and approximately 70% of social media users prefer interacting with image-based posts over text-only content.(一家社交媒体管理软件公司在2021年发布的一份报告发现，近53%的内容营销人员认为图片对于实现他们的社交媒体目标至关重要，大约70%的社交媒体用户更倾向于与基于图片的帖子互动，而非纯文本内容。)”引用了2021年的报告内容，该报告表明大部分营销人员认为图片对实现社交媒体目标重要，多数用户也更倾向于基于图片的帖子。这与第一段中提到的使用社交媒体图片可提高用户参与度这一观点相呼应。故选C。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段“The new study by Vamsi Kanuri clarifies how color complexity affects user engagement on social media.(Vamsi Kanuri的这项新研究阐明了色彩复杂度是如何影响社交媒体上的用户参与度的。)”以及第三段“Posts containing complex images with more varied color patterns tend to capture greater user attention and lead to increased engagement, according to lead author Kanuri.(该研究的第一作者Kanuri表示，包含具有更多样化色彩模式的复杂图片的帖子往往能吸引更多的用户关注，并提高用户的参与度。)”和“The study found that using larger images with greater color complexity in the text content leads to better user engagement.(研究发现，在文本内容中使用更大且色彩复杂度更高的图片会带来更好的用户参与度。)”可知，Vamsi Kanuri 领导的研究阐明了色彩复杂度是如何影响社交媒体上的用户参与度的，包含色彩模式更多样化的复杂图片的帖子往往能吸引更多用户关注并提高参与度。故选A。 【14题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“Kanuri encourages marketers to integrate these insights into their content strategies and continue to learn about factors that affect how users interact with their posts. “By doing so, they can expand their social media influence and achieve greater success in their digital marketing efforts.” he says.(Kanuri鼓励营销人员将这些见解融入他们的内容策略中，并继续了解影响用户如何与他们的帖子进行互动的各种因素。他说：“通过这样做，他们可以扩大自己在社交媒体上的影响力，并在数字营销工作中取得更大的成功。”)”可知，Kanuri鼓励营销人员将这些见解融入他们的内容策略中，并继续了解影响用户与他们的帖子互动的因素。他认为通过这样做，营销人员可以扩大他们在社交媒体上的影响力，并在数字营销工作中取得更大的成功。由此可知，最后一段讨论的是Kanuri对营销人员的呼吁。故选B。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，文章主要讲述了营销人员通过在社交媒体上使用图片来吸引用户注意力和提高用户参与度，还介绍了 Vamsi Kanuri 关于色彩复杂度对社交媒体用户参与度影响的研究，并鼓励营销人员将相关见解融入内容策略，以在数字营销方面取得更大成功。文章重点围绕社交媒体营销展开，营销属于商业领域，所以文章可能出现在报纸的商业板块。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。 I got afraid when I was going to join Thompson Rivers University here in Canada. The fact was that I was far away from my country with a totally new culture and new people and I became nervous because I had no experience of getting adjusted with a whole new place, language and culture. ____16____ Speaking English fluently and maintaining my confidence when chatting with each person here posed another significant challenge for me. Since I landed in Canada, I’ve started facing a lot of problems that I knew I would face. ____17____ It happened especially when it came to figuring out how to fix it or make the necessary adjustments here. I wasn’t able to communicate with people so easily because the accent here in Canada wasn’t familiar to me. Canadians use different intonation and stress. ____18____ Besides, the fear of making mistakes was killing my desire to give it another try. To break through these difficulties, I realized that I had to actively engage with the local environment and the diverse community around me. When I first came to TRU, I met with national and international students, and talked to them about our culture, like how our interactions happened, the way we communicated, and the traditions we were keeping. I started to observe people, including how they talked, their expressions, intonation, stress, vocabulary, and the way they used phrases in conversations. ____19____ Those long conversations were growing up my confidence level. I persisted increasingly to gradually adapt to and feel at ease with the new language, culture, tradition and all the aspects that required my adjustments. ____20____ Nothing is impossible to achieve. All you need to do to achieve a goal is hard work, practice and not feeling shy when you’re making a mistake. I am learning a lot by making lots of mistakes. Now mistakes don’t bother me anyway. A. This was a big challenge for me. B. But I had a good command of nothing. C. However, I was still at a loss sometimes. D. I also started to talk with my friends in English. E. Overall, from all this I have learned a vital lesson. F. It really got on my nerves that nobody faced the same problems as mine. G. That directly contributed to my hesitation in talking with people around me. 【答案】16. A 17. C 18. G 19. D 20. E 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者初到加拿大Thompson Rivers University时，面对全新的文化、语言和人群所遇到的挑战，以及作者如何努力克服这些困难，逐渐适应新环境的过程。 【16题详解】 根据空前“The fact was that I was far away from my country with a totally new culture and new people and I became nervous because I had no experience of getting adjusted with a whole new place, language and culture.(事实上，我远离自己的国家，置身于一个有着全新文化和陌生人群的环境中，我变得紧张起来，因为我没有适应一个全新的地方、语言和文化的经验。)”以及空后“Speaking English fluently and maintaining my confidence when chatting with each person here posed another significant challenge for me.(流利地说英语以及在这里与每个人交谈时保持自信，对我来说是另一个巨大的挑战。)”可知，此处强调适应新环境、语言和文化对作者来说是一个很大的挑战。选项A“This was a big challenge for me.(这对我来说是一个很大的挑战。)”符合语境，其中的“a big challenge”和空后的“another significant challenge”逻辑一致。故选A。 【17题详解】 根据上文“Since I landed in Canada, I’ve started facing a lot of problems that I knew I would face.(自从我抵达加拿大，我就开始面临许多我知道自己会遇到的问题。)”可知，作者一到达加拿大，就做好了面对很多问题的准备。选项C“However, I was still at a loss sometimes.(然而，我有时仍然会感到茫然不知所措。)”与上文形成转折，指出即便有心理准备，作者有时候还是感到茫然不知所措。同时引出下文“It happened especially when it came to figuring out how to fix it or make the necessary adjustments here.(尤其是当涉及到如何解决这些问题或在这里做出必要的调整时)”即，作者在需要做出调整或者需要解决问题的时候，会感到不知所措。故选C。 【18题详解】 根据上文“I wasn’t able to communicate with people so easily because the accent here in Canada wasn’t familiar to me. Canadians use different intonation and stress.(我不能很容易地与人交流，因为加拿大这里的口音我不熟悉。加拿大人使用不同的语调，并且对单词有不同的重音。)”可知，作者不熟悉加拿大的口音。选项G“That directly contributed to my hesitation in talking with people around me.(这直接导致我在与周围的人交谈时犹豫不决。)”延续上文内容，指出由于作者不熟悉加拿大的口音，所以作者在与周围的人交谈时会犹豫不决。故选G。 【19题详解】 根据空后“Those long conversations were growing up my confidence level.(那些长时间的交谈增强了我的自信心。)”可推测，空处和长时间的交谈相关。选项D“I also started to talk with my friends in English.(我也开始用英语和我的朋友们交谈。)”提及作者开始用英语和朋友们交谈，而这些交谈增加了作者的自信。故选D。 【20题详解】 根据下文“Nothing is impossible to achieve. All you need to do to achieve a goal is hard work, practice and not feeling shy when you’re making a mistake.(没有什么是不可能实现的。为了实现一个目标，你所需要做的就是努力工作、不断练习，并且在犯错时不要害羞。)”可知，下文是作者的感悟。选项E“Overall, from all this I have learned a vital lesson.(总的来说，从这一切中我学到了重要的一课。)”自然引出下文内容，即作者从这次经历中学到了很多。故选E。 第三部分：语言运用（共三节，满分30分） 第一节：（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I was that person who went to school on an empty stomach and came back home with an empty stomach. I was that child who walked to school without shoes, and each step was an encounter on rough ____21____, where sharp stones pressed against the soles of my bare feet. In those moments, I felt a mix of ____22____ and determination. I finally got my first pair of shoes when I joined senior secondary school. I studied hard for the primary level and was awarded a ____23____ since I passed my well with first grade. That ____24____ parents with my fees to buy the new shoes since the tuition fees were paid for. That first day walking in my new shoes, each step felt ____25____ and sure beneath me. To me, they were more than just shoes; they were a sign of hope. A promise that through hard work and determination, I could ____26____ my path. My first job was in construction. That’s all I could manage since I didn’t have any formal ____27____. Every brick I ____28____, every bag of cement I mixed, was building me, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. Though life was not fine, I said to myself, “No matter how things are ____29____, never give up. Always remember that your future is your _____30_____, not any other person’s.” Life away from home was full of lessons but every encounter uplifted my _____31_____ and gave me the courage to continue. I hustled for my future, taking on jobs while growing my business. And today, as a leader of my team, I’m driven by the _____32_____ that success is not just for me, but for all those children who grew up poor. I want them to have _____33_____ and believe that no matter what we go through, we can change the future. I look back at my journey from those barefoot days to now. The shoes from my first day at secondary school are long _____34_____, but they still symbolize my journey. They _____35_____ me of my hard work, faith, and the strides I’ve made. 21. A. decision B. path C. trouble D. turn 22. A. confusion B. courage C. despair D. fear 23. A. prize B. benefit C. title D. scholarship 24. A. forced B. forbade C. allowed D. assessed 25. A. solid B. desperate C. unexpected D. curious 26. A. change B. return C. fight D. discover 27. A. trainings B. evaluations C. qualifications D. chances 28. A. build B. laid C. make D. pave 29. A. difficult B. different C. rigid D. vague 30. A. independence B. responsibility C. pride D. devotion 31. A. scores B. abilities C. achievements D. spirits 32. A. sense B. energy C. knowledge D. motivation 33. A. luck B. hope C. promise D. value 34. A. gone B. cherished C. faded D. given 35. A. rid B. remind C. warn D. accuse 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. B 31. D 32. C 33. B 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者从赤脚上学到获得奖学金买鞋，再到在建筑行业工作，最终成为团队领导者的成长历程。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我曾是那个光着脚走去上学的孩子，每一步都走在崎岖的道路上，尖锐的石子硌着我赤裸的脚底。A. decision决定；B. path道路；C. trouble麻烦、困扰；D. turn转弯、轮流。根据下文“where sharp stones pressed against the soles of my bare feet.”可知，这里说的是走在满是尖锐石头的道路上。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在那些时刻，我心中满是绝望与决心交织的复杂情绪。A. confusion困惑、混乱；B. courage勇气；C. despair绝望；D. fear恐惧。根据上文“I was that child who walked to school without shoes, and each step was an encounter on rough ____1____ , where sharp stones pressed against the soles of my bare feet.”可知，作者光脚走去学校，尖锐的石子硌着作者赤裸的脚底。由此可推测，此时作者的心中很是绝望。故选C。 23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：小学时我努力学习，因为以优异的成绩通过了考试而获得了奖学金。A. prize奖品、奖赏；B. benefit利益、好处；C. title标题、头衔；D. scholarship奖学金。根据空后“since I passed my well with first grade”可知，作者因为成绩优异获得了奖学金。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：由于学费已经用奖学金支付了，这使得我的父母能够用剩下的钱给我买这双新鞋。A. forced强迫；B. forbade禁止；C. allowed允许、使得；D. assessed评估。根据上文可知，作者因为成绩优异获得了奖学金。再根据下文“since the tuition fees were paid for”可知，因为作者的奖学金，学费得到了支付，所以作者的父母能用剩下的钱为作者买了一双新鞋。故选C。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：第一天穿着新鞋走路时，脚下的每一步都感觉坚实而稳当。A. solid固体的、坚实的；B. desperate绝望的；C. unexpected意外的；D. curious好奇的。根据空后“and sure beneath me”以及上文所说的道路上都是石头可知，穿上了新鞋后，作者感到每一步都很坚实。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这是一个承诺，即通过努力和决心，我能够改变自己的人生道路。A. change改变；B. return返回；C. fight战斗、打架；D. discover发现。根据上文“To me, they were more than just shoes; they were a sign of hope.”可知，对作者来说，鞋子是希望的象征。由此可知，作者认为通过努力和决心可以改变自己的道路。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：因为我没有任何正式的从业资格证书，这是我当时所能找到的唯一工作。A. trainings训练；B. evaluations评估；C. qualifications资格；D. chances机会。根据上文“My first job was in construction.”可推测，作者找不到其他工作是因为作者没有任何正式的从业资格证书。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我砌的每一块砖，搅拌的每一袋水泥，都在塑造着我，不仅仅是身体上，还有精神和情感层面。A. build建造；B. laid放置、铺设；C. make制作；D. pave铺路。根据上文“My first job was in construction.”可知，作者从事的是建筑工作。考查短语：lay bricks，意为“砌砖”，符合作者在建筑工作中的具体劳动。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：尽管生活并不顺遂，但我对自己说：“无论事情多么艰难，永远不要放弃。永远记住，你的未来是你自己的责任，而不是别人的。”A. difficult困难的；B. different不同的；C. rigid僵硬的、严格的；D. vague模糊的。根据上文“Though life was not fine, I said to myself”可知，生活并不容易，这里说无论事情多么困难，都不要放弃。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：尽管生活并不顺遂，但我对自己说：“无论事情多么艰难，永远不要放弃。永远记住，你的未来是你自己的责任，而不是别人的。”A. independence独立；B. responsibility责任；C. pride骄傲；D. devotion奉献、忠诚。根据上文“A promise that through hard work and determination, I could ____6____ my path.”以及常理可知，作者认为可以通过努力和决心来改变自己的道路。也就是说，作者认为未来是自己的责任，而不是别人的。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：离家在外的生活充满了各种经历，但每一次相遇都鼓舞着我的精神，给予我继续前行的勇气。A. scores分数；B. abilities能力；C. achievements成就；D. spirits精神、情绪。根据下文“gave me the courage to continue”可知，作者认为生活中的每一次经历都鼓舞了自己的精神，从而继续前行。故选D。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：如今，作为团队的领导者，我被一种信念所驱使，那就是成功不仅仅是为了我自己，也是为了所有那些在贫困中长大的孩子。A. sense感觉、意识；B. energy能量、精力；C. knowledge知识、认知；D. motivation动机、动力。根据空后“success is not just for me, but for all those children who grew up poor”可知，作者知道成功不仅仅是为了自己，也是为了那些贫困中长大的孩子，这种认知推动着他。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我希望他们拥有希望，并且相信无论我们经历什么，都能够改变未来。A. luck运气；B. hope希望；C. promise承诺；D. value价值。根据下文“believe that no matter what we go through, we can change the future”可知，作者希望那些贫困的孩子能有希望，相信无论经历什么都能改变未来。故选B。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：高中第一天穿的那双鞋早已不见了踪影，但它们仍然象征着我的人生旅程。A. gone走了、消失了；B. cherished珍视；C. faded褪色；D. given给。根据下文“but they still symbolize my journey.”以及常理可知，作者曾经穿过的那双鞋早就不见了。故选A。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：它们让我想起自己的努力、信念，以及我所取得的进步。A. rid…of…摆脱；B. remind…of…使想起；C. warn…of…警告某人某事；D. accuse…of…控告。根据上文“but they still symbolize my journey.”可知，那双鞋象征着作者曾经经历的人生旅程。由此可推测，这双鞋会让作者想起自己曾经的努力、信念，以及所取得的进步。故选B。 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Richfield Museum of Fine Art is presenting an exhibition ____36____ (call) “From Shang to Qing: Chinese Art Through the Ages”. It displays a variety of artworks ____37____ (range) from paintings to sculptures. The highlight is a painting by Tang Yin, ____38____ was a famous Ming-Dynasty artist. The wonderful painting shows his extraordinary skill. Also on show ____39____ (be) bronze objects from the Shang Dynasty, showing great craftsmanship. During the Tang Dynasty, Buddhist sculptures intended to spread Buddhism, were highly influenced by foreign art. The exhibition, which will last ____40____ November 25, is open from Tuesday to Sunday. Don’t miss this ____41____ (value) chance to explore ancient Chinese art. Remember, no photos or food and drink are allowed in the museum, where visitors can ____42____ (full) appreciate these masterpieces. The ____43____ (admit) prices vary according to different groups, making ____44____ accessible for more people _____45_____ (enjoy) the exhibition. 【答案】36. called 37. ranging 38. who 39. are 40. until 41. valuable 42. fully 43. admission 44. it 45. to enjoy 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了Richfield Museum of Fine Art正在举办的一场名为“From Shang to Qing: Chinese Art Through the Ages”的展览，详细描述了展览的内容、亮点、开放时间、参观须知以及门票价格等信息。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：里奇菲尔德美术博物馆正在举办一场名为“从商至清：历代中国艺术”的展览。空处为非谓语动词担当后置定语；被修饰词“an exhibition”和动词“call”之间为被动关系，用过去分词形式。故填called。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：此次展览展出了从绘画到雕塑等各种各样的艺术品。空处为非谓语动词担当后置定语；被修饰词“a variety of artworks”和动词“range”之间为主动关系，用现在分词形式。故填ranging。 【38题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：展览的亮点是明代著名艺术家唐寅的一幅画作。空处为定语从句的关系词；先行词为“Tang Yin”，在非限制性定语从句中担当主语，用关系代词who引导。故填who。 【39题详解】 考查谓语动词。句意：同时展出的还有商代的青铜器，它们体现了高超的工艺水平。空处为本句谓语动词；根据上下文可知，本文时态为一般现在时；本句为倒装句，真正的主语为“bronze objects”，复数。故填are。 【40题详解】 考查介词。句意：本次展览将持续至11月25日，开放时间为周二至周日。空处为介词形式，意为“直到……”，用介词“until”引导。故填until。 【41题详解】 考查形容词。句意：不要错过这个探索中国古代艺术的宝贵机会。空处为修饰名词“chance”用形容词形式，意为“宝贵的”。故填valuable。 【42题详解】 考查副词。句意：请记住，博物馆内禁止拍照，也不允许携带食物和饮料，在这里参观者可以尽情欣赏这些杰作。空处为修饰动词“appreciate”用副词形式；根据句意可知，空处意为“完全地、尽情地”。故填fully。 【43题详解】 考查名词。句意：门票价格因不同群体而异，这样能让更多人有机会欣赏这场展览。空处为名词作定语，admission prices入场费、票价，故填admission。 【44题详解】 考查代词。句意：门票价格因不同群体而异，这样能让更多人有机会欣赏这场展览。空处为it担当形式宾语，代指真正的宾语，即下文的不定式形式，故填it。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：门票价格因不同群体而异，这样能让更多人有机会欣赏这场展览。空处为非谓语动词担当宾语，构成固定结构：make it adj for sb. to do sth.，意为“让某人……做某事”。故填to enjoy。 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，你和几个同学准备在班上举办一个“英国文化节”，但你对英国文化的了解有限，想寻求外教Mark的帮助，请你给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括： 1. 文化节需要包含的内容； 2. 需要准备的物品； 3. 邀请他参加。 注意： 1. 词数为80左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear Mark, I’m Li Hua. My classmates and I are planning to hold a “British Culture Festival” in our class. We hope to include aspects like British history, literature, and traditional customs. We’re not sure what items are necessary for a vivid display, perhaps some pictures, books or models related to British culture? Since you’re an expert in British culture, we sincerely invite you to join us. Your presence will surely make this event a great success. Looking forward to your reply. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给外教Mark写一封信，就英国文化向其寻求帮助并邀请他参加。 【详解】1.词汇积累 打算：plan to→ intend to 必要的：necessary→ essential 和……有关的：related to→associated with 真诚地：sincerely→genuinely 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：We hope to include aspects like British history, literature, and traditional customs. 拓展句：We hope that it can include aspects like British history, literature, and traditional customs. 【点睛】【高分句型1】We’re not sure what items are necessary for a vivid display, perhaps some pictures, books or models related to British culture?（运用了what引导的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】Since you’re an expert in British culture, we sincerely invite you to join us.（运用了since引导的状语从句） 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面的材料，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。 I used to be a lonely girl sitting at the back of the classroom. Having failed the college entrance exams and changed schools twice, I seldom smiled. Every day I would sit at the desk, staring into textbooks and exercises, motionless and heavy-hearted. However, my classmates were in a different picture. They were playing, laughing and chatting delightedly. Besides, I hated it when they were always answering the teachers’ questions, loudly and confidently. Obviously, I had no friends in this fiercely competitive class. Life is harder for senior students. Hardly does a day go by without exercises or tests. Every time when the scores came out mine wouldn’t be the first or second but last. I was especially tired of the endless exercises and exams, which I seemingly would never do well in. I was under a lot of pressure, feeling like a fish being fried in a pan. Hanging over me was a dark cloud. The only dim light came from Mr. Smith. Every time I stepped into the classroom, he welcomed me with a warm smile; every time my gaze began to wander over the classroom or stare out of the window, his caring eyes would draw me back to his class. Besides, he was the only teacher who invited me to the office, talking about my studies and scores. I remembered when I came out of his office, I felt refreshed believing that I could work harder. I was feeling everything was changing for the better. I prepared hard for the final exam of the first semester, desiring to prove that I was not the last one. So before Mr. Smith told us the test result, I was expecting something good in store for me. But I was still the last one in the class. A burst of sadness and shame consuming me, I was heartbroken. 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。 Right at that moment, Mr. Smith invited me to his office. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Finally, the college admission letter came. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考答案 Right at that moment, Mr. Smith invited me to his office. Hesitantly, I walked into the office. Mr. Smith greeted me with a smile. As he began talking, not about my grades or mistakes, but about my potential and perseverance, it became apparent that this talk was totally a different one. He didn’t blame me. Instead, he praised my resilience and determination. He encouraged me to embrace my struggles, reminding me that success was never a straight path. In his eyes, I could see his belief in me, and I knew I should never quit. Finally, the college admission letter came. I held it in my shaking hands, doubting whether I was in a world of fantasy. But as I opened the envelope, I couldn’t believe my eyes. Despite all the odds, I got admitted! I stared at the letter in disbelief for a long time. It felt like the dawn after a seemingly endless night, a reward for the perseverance I didn’t know I had until Mr. Smith showed me. Tears welling up in my eyes. Mr. Smith might never know how much his encouragement might mean to me in my toughest time. 【解析】 【导语】本文以情感发展为线索展开，讲述了作者因高考失利、转学两次，心情沉重，感到孤独和无助。在班级竞争激烈的环境中，作者成绩不佳，压力巨大。然而，史密斯老师的关心和鼓励给了作者温暖和力量，最终帮助作者走出低谷，成功被大学录取。 【详解】段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“就在那一刻，史密斯先生邀请我去他的办公室。”可知，第一段可描写作者在史密斯先生的办公室里，史密斯先生对作者的鼓励和支持，以及作者的内心感受。 ②由第二段首句内容“最后，大学录取通知书来了。”可知，第二段可描写作者收到大学录取通知书后的喜悦和激动，以及对史密斯先生的感激之情。 2.续写线索：邀请——鼓励——内心感受——收到通知书——喜悦——感激 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①邀请：invite/call in/ask for ②鼓励：encourage/inspire/urge ③收到：receive/get/obtain 情绪类 ①喜悦：delight/happiness/joy ②感激：gratitude/appreciation/thankfulness 【点睛】[高分句型1]. He encouraged me to embrace my struggles, reminding me that success was never a straight path.（使用现在分词短语作状语） [高分句型2]. I held it in my shaking hands, doubting whether I was in a world of fantasy.（使用现在分词作状语、连接代词whether连接的宾语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$