浙江省余姚中学2024-2025学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题

第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。Text one, what did thomson do after graduating from university? He considered advertising, accounting and even a lawyer before he settled on teaching. He's been doing that ever sense. Text two, what's this? A party whose idea is this? Is this yours? Sandy. no, this was all Janette idea. SHE invited eric and me to come over and celebrate with you. Text three, are you going shopping with me and mom this afternoon? I'd love to, but I meeting my classmate Susan. We're going to see that new japanese cartoon. Text for Alice, aren't you learning french by yourself now? Yes, I am. Why do you ask then? I'm sure you want to go to the language study fair to be held next week. Yes, how can I miss such an event? Text five, we have to do our presentation tomorrow at ten. Yes, we should be here at least half an hour earlier. Well, I don't have a problem getting up early. Unlike someone. I will try my best to get up early tomorrow. 第一节到此结束。第二节，听下面五段对话或独白。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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。听第六段材料，回答第六至第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Text six, are you involved in anything on campus besides studying? Well, i'm on the school band and I work for the school magazine. Wow, they certainly keep your hands died. You've already had a busy course schedule. yeah. I also got involved in sports, and my spare time is almost used up anyway. I'm trying to focus on matters required by my core schedules. I guess. So why not relax yourself a little bit? Say, the drama club will put on a show tonight. The play is written by some graduates this year. Are you interested? Sounds interesting. I haven't been to such performances for a while. Are you involved in anything on campus besides studying? Well, i'm on the school band, and I work for the school magazine. Wow, they certainly keep your hands died. You've already had a busy course schedule. yeah. I also got involved in sports, and my spare time is almost used up anyway. I'm trying to focus on matters required by my core schedules. I guess. So why not relax yourself a little bit? Say, the drama club will put on a show tonight. The play is written by some graduates this year. Are you interested? Sounds interesting. I haven't been to such performances for a while. 听第七段材料，回答第八至第13个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Text seven. Well, jane, how did you do on your driving test? Not so well, i'm afraid. Didn't you get your license? No, my score was only sixty percent. No wonder you look sad. Where did you lose the most points? One thing was not turning my head before changing roads or making turns. right. Using a turn signalised enough to be safe, you have to gLance back over your shoulder in the direction you want to go. But my parking was good. I've been practicing that a lot. What was your worst moment . waiting on an appeal place for the light to change to Green? What happened? Well, I forgot to use the hand break, so the car rolled back and hit the car behind me. That alone probably failed you. Well, jane, how did you do on your driving test? Not so well, i'm afraid. Didn't you get your license? No, my score was only sixty percent. No wonder you look sad. Where did you lose the most points? One thing was not turning my head before changing roads or making turns right. Using a turn signal isn't enough to be safe. You have to gLance back over your shoulder in the direction you want to go. But my parking was good. I've been practicing that a lot. What was your worst moment . waiting on an apple place for the late to change to Green? What happened? Well, I forgot to use the hand break, so the car rolled back and hit the car behind me. That alone probably failed you. 听第八段材料，回答第11至第13 3个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Text date hi, i'd like to have some information about the summer courses at swan school. Certainly, sir, we have two full time summer courses. The first course begins on july third and last until july twenty, and the second from july twenty fourth till August tenth. What about the fees for each course? The former course costs five hundred pounds, and the letter costs fifty pounds higher. I see. Do we have to find our own accommodation? No, we have a lady who arranges the accommodation for you with oxford families here. good. How much does this cost? Four hundred thirty pounds. Okay, i'd like to choose the second course. please. sure. Sir, can I have your name and nationality please? Dominic doble, DOBUWUA, i'm from . friends. OK, mr, you chose the second course from july twenty fourth, two August ten. Please pay before july fifteen th through our official website. Okay, i'm looking forward to going to your school in person. Hi, i'd like to have some information about the summer courses at swan school. Certainly, sir, we have two full time summer courses. The first course begins on july third and last until july twenty, and the second from july twenty fourth till August tenth. What about the fees for each course? The former course caused five hundred pounds, and the letter costs fifty pounds higher. I see. Do we have to find our own accommodation? No, we have a lady who arranges the accommodation for you with oxford families here. good. How much does this cost? Four hundred thirty pounds. Okay, i'd like to choose the second course. please. sure. Sir, can I have your name and nationality please? Dominic D, OBU, WU, A, i'm from . friends. OK, mr, you chose the second course from july twenty fourth, two, August tenth. Please pay before july fifteen th through our official website. Okay, i'm looking forward to going to your school in person. 听第九段材料，回答第14至第17 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Text nine, Martin, you've played many superheroes in the films. What is the hardest part of playing a superhero? Well, you have to be fit to play the role. But getting your body in shape isn't the hardest part. It's getting the hang of all that before falling, turning and rolling. That's actually the tRicky est. So how did you get into acting? I'd never considered IT. I major in literature at university, but was never involved in any drama clubs. After graduating, I was employed by a comedy producer, and IT just went from there. You grew up in canada. How was that . great for my brothers? IT was more about sports at weekend. I was the only one of my brothers that was interested in the cinema, but I wasn't the sort of fan with posters all over the wall. What would you have done if you hadn't become an actor? My dad is a police officer. My mother and all my grandparents are doctors. Even so, neither of those jobs appeals to me. My older brother has an import export company, and I guess I would have a job with him. Thank you, marine. Martin, you've played many superheroes in the films. What is the hardest part of playing a superhero? Well, you have to be fit to play the role. But getting your body in shape isn't the hardest part. It's getting the hang of all that leaving, falling, turning and rolling. That's actually the tRicky est. So how did you get into acting? I'd never considered IT. I majored in literature at university, but was never involved in any drama clubs. After graduating, I was employed by a comedy producer. And IT just went from there. You grew up in canada. How was that . great for my brothers? IT was more about sports at weekends. I was the only one of my brothers that was interested in the cinema, but I wasn't the sort of fan with posters all over the wall. What would you have done if you hadn't become an actor? My dad is a police officer. My mother and all my grandparents are doctors. Even so, neither of those jobs appeals to me. My older brother has an import export company, and I guess I would have a job with them. Thank you, marine. 听第十段材料，回答第18至第23个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Text ten hello, everyone, welcome. I've only started this channel this week, so i'm sort of nervous in front of the camera. Anyway, I want to share with you everything I know about health today. I want to talk to you about how to feel Younger. hi. I'm in my mid forties, yet I feel as energetic as I did when I was eighteen. So what is my secret? It's not really a secret. It's a combination of exercise, healthy eating and rest. Sleep is the most important aspect of all of this. I imagine many of you get around six hours of sleep at night. You might stay up late watching T, V, playing video games or just browsing your phone. What I suggest is setting an alarm an hour before you go to bed. That alarm is to remind you to stop looking at electronic screens. They produce blue light, which can prevent you from going to sleep. I would also suggest not eating or drinking anything two hours before a bedtime. If you are restless, a glass of milk can help to settle you, but no tea or coffee as they will keep you awake. Lastly, start your day on a positive note. With half an hour of exercise, IT may not seem like a lot, but over time, IT will dramatically improve your health. Now, if you have any questions, just type them on the screen. Hello, everyone, welcome. I've only started this channel this week, so i'm sure of nervous in front of the camera. Anyway, I want to share with you everything I know about health today. I want to talk to you about how to feel Younger. Hi, i'm in my mid forties, yet I feel as energetic as I did when I was eighteen. So what is my secret? It's not really a secret. It's a combination of exercise, healthy eating and rest. Sleep is the most important aspect of all of this. I imagine many of you get around six hours of sleep at night. You might stay up late watching T, V, playing video games or just browsing your phone. What I suggest is sitting an alarm an hour before you go to bed. That alarm is to remind you to stop looking at electronic screens. They produce blue light, which can prevent you from going to sleep. I would also suggest not eating or drinking anything two hours before bedtime. If you are restless, a glass of milk can help to settle you, but no tea or coffee as they will keep you awake. Lastly, start your day on a positive note. With half an hour of exercise, IT may not seem like a lot, but over time, IT will dramatically improve your health. Now, if you have any questions, just type them on the screen. 第二节到此结束。听力部分到此结束。 报告查询:登录zhixue.com或扫描二维码下载App (用户名和初始密码均为准考证号) 余姚中学2024学年第二学期期中检测高一英语学科 答题卡 姓名：                   班级：                    考场/座位号：                    注意事项 1．答题前请将姓名、班级、考场、准考证 号填写清楚。 2．客观题答题，必须使用2B铅笔填涂，修 改时用橡皮擦干净。 3.必须在题号对应的答题区域内作答，超出 答题区域书写无效。 正确填涂 缺考标记 考  号                         [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] 第一部分听力（共两节, 满分30分） 1 [A] [B] [C] 2 [A] [B] [C] 3 [A] [B] [C] 4 [A] [B] [C] 5 [A] [B] [C] 6 [A] [B] [C] 7 [A] [B] [C] 8 [A] [B] [C] 9 [A] [B] [C] 10 [A] [B] [C] 11 [A] [B] [C] 12 [A] [B] [C] 13 [A] [B] [C] 14 [A] [B] [C] 15 [A] [B] [C] 16 [A] [B] [C] 17 [A] [B] [C] 18 [A] [B] [C] 19 [A] [B] [C] 20 [A] [B] [C] 第二部分阅读理解（共两节, 满分50分） 21 [A] [B] [C] [D] 22 [A] [B] [C] [D] 23 [A] [B] [C] [D] 24 [A] [B] [C] [D] 25 [A] [B] [C] [D] 26 [A] [B] [C] [D] 27 [A] [B] [C] [D] 28 [A] [B] [C] [D] 29 [A] [B] [C] [D] 30 [A] [B] [C] [D] 31 [A] [B] [C] [D] 32 [A] [B] [C] [D] 33 [A] [B] [C] [D] 34 [A] [B] [C] [D] 35 [A] [B] [C] [D] 36 [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] 37 [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] 38 [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] 39 [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] 40 [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] 第三部分语言运用（共两节, 满分30分） 第一节（共15小题;每小题1分, 满分15分） 41 [A] [B] [C] [D] 42 [A] [B] [C] [D] 43 [A] [B] [C] [D] 44 [A] [B] [C] [D] 45 [A] [B] [C] [D] 46 [A] [B] [C] [D] 47 [A] [B] [C] [D] 48 [A] [B] [C] [D] 49 [A] [B] [C] [D] 50 [A] [B] [C] [D] 51 [A] [B] [C] [D] 52 [A] [B] [C] [D] 53 [A] [B] [C] [D] 54 [A] [B] [C] [D] 55 [A] [B] [C] [D] 第二节（共10小题;每小题1. 5分, 满分15分） 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分） 第一节应用文写作（满分15分） This online concert is absolutely fantastic. 第二节（满分25分） To my surprise, Ashley insisted on reporting the “Deerfield Stole Perry” story. On Thursday, the paper came out with the headline “Bye-Bye, Perry” on the front page. 请勿在此区域作答或 者做任何标记 1 余姚中学 期中检测高一英语学科答案 第一部分：听力（共两节，20 个小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分） 1—5 BABCC 6—10 BAABB 11—15 CCACA 16—20 BCABC 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分） 第一节（共 15 个小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分） 21—23 ACB 24—27 CBAD 28—31 ACCD 32—35 DBBA 第二节（共 5 个小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分） 36—40 FABEG 第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分） 第一节：完形填空（共 15 个小题，每小题 1 分，满分 15 分） 41—45 DBBCD 46—50 ADCAC 51—55 BBAAD 第二节：（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分） 56. and/while 57. preparation 58. days 59. to recreate 60. served 61. are prized 62. who/that 63. its 64. as 65. the 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节：（满分 15 分） One possible version This online concert is absolutely fantastic. The performers from the two schools have done their best in entertaining the audience with one song after another. Their performances are undoubtedly of high quality, which makes the concert almost no different from a live one. I enjoyed every second of the concert and was particularly attracted when the boys and girls from Britain started to sing the traditional Chinese song “Liang Zhu”. They performed the song in a way that touched my heart and gave me a feeling of connection. I hope there will be more opportunities in the future for the students from China and our international friends to learn about and from each other. 第二节：（满分 25 分） One possible version To my surprise, Ashley insisted on reporting the “Deerfield Stole Perry” story. “This is the very story we need to attract more readers,” she argued. To convince her, I defended that if we wrote this article, we would be telling a lie. Noticing her hesitant expression, I further explained the potential harm it would cause to the player and our paper’s reputation. After some discussion, Ashley finally gave in, “OK, let’s try with real stories.” Then I went to gather all the necessary information to write an article about Perry and the precious memories we shared over the years. On Thursday, the paper came out with the headline “Bye-Bye, Perry” on the front page. Soon, it sparked heated discussions among students about Perry. Many were disappointed with 2024 学年度 第 二 学 期 2 Perry’s sudden departure, but were comforted by the fact that he was in good care. The story also evoked(唤起) sweet memories of Perry. Some students even requested to share their stories of him in our paper! Seeing the story’s success, Ashley came to me and said sincerely, “You are right! It’s a good story.” Her words brought me a great sense of fulfillment. Indeed, true stories might not always draw attention, but they have the power to touch and connect. 听力材料 录音原文： Text 1 W: What did Thomson do after graduating from university? M: He considered advertising accounting and even a lawyer before he settled on teaching. He’s been doing that ever since. Text 2 M: What’s this? A party? Whose idea is this? Is it yours, Sandy? W: No, this was all Janet’s idea. She invited Eric and me to come over and celebrate with you. Text 3 M: Are you going shopping with me and mom this afternoon? W: I’d love to, but I’m meeting my classmate Susan. We are going to see that new Japanese cartoon. Text 4 M: Alice, aren’t you learning French by yourself now? W: Yes, I am. Why do you ask? M: Then I’m sure you want to go to the Language Study Fair to be held next week. W: Yes, how can I miss such an event? Text 5 M: We have to do our presentation tomorrow at 10. W: Yes, we should be here at least half an hour earlier. M: Well, I don’t have a problem getting up early, unlike someone. W: I will try my best to get up early tomorrow. Text 6 M: Are you involved in anything on campus besides studying? W: Well, I’m on the school band and I work for the school magazine. M: Wow, they certainly keep your hands tied. You’ve already had a busy course schedule. W: Yeah, I also got involved in sports and my spare time is almost used up. Anyway, I’m trying to focus on matters required by my course schedules M: I guess so. Why not relax yourself a little bit? Say the drama club will put on a show tonight. The play is written by some graduates this year. Are you interested? W: Sounds interesting. I haven’t been to such performances for a while. Text 7 M: Well, Jane, how did you do on your driving test? W: Not so well, I’m afraid. M: Didn’t you get your license? W: No, my score was only 60%. M: No wonder you look sad. Where did you lose the most points? 3 W: One thing was not turning my head before changing roads or making turns. M: Right. Using a turn signal isn’t enough. To be safe you have to glance back over your shoulder in the direction you want to go. W: But my parking was good. I’ve been practicing that a lot. M: What was your worst moment? W: Waiting on an uphill place for the light to change to green. M: What happened? W: Well, I forgot to use the hand brake. So the car rolled back and hit the car behind me. M: That alone probably failed you. Text 8 M: Hi. I’d like to have some information about the summer courses at Swan School W: Certainly, Sir. We have two full time summer courses. The first course begins on July 3 and lasts until July 20 and the second from July 24 till August 10. M: What about the fees for each course? W: The former course costs 500 pounds and the latter costs 50 pounds higher. M: I see. Do we have to find our own accommodation? W: No, we have a lady who arranges the accommodation for you with Oxford families here. M: Good. How much does it cost? W: 430 pounds. M: Okay. I’d like to choose the second course, please. W: Sure, sir. Can I have your name and nationality, please? M: Dominic Dobuwa; D, O, B, U, W, A. I’m from France. W: Okay, Mr. Dobuwa. You chose the second course from July 24 to August 10. Please pay before July 15 through our official website. M: Okay, I am looking forward to going to your school in person. Text 9 W: Martin, you’ve played many superheroes in the films. What is the hardest part of playing a superhero? M: Well, you have to be fit to play the role, but getting your body in shape isn’t the hardest part. It’s getting the hang of all that leaping, falling, turning and rolling that’s actually the trickiest. W: So how did you get into acting? M: I’d never considered it. I majored in literature at university but was never involved in any drama clubs. After graduating, I was employed by a comedy producer and it just went from there. W: You grew up in Canada. How was that? M: Great. For my brothers it was more about sports at weekends. I was the only one of my brothers that was interested in the cinema but I wasn’t the sort of fan with posters all over the wall. W: What would you have done if you hadn’t become an actor? M: My dad is a police officer, my mother and all my grandparents are doctors. Even so, neither of those jobs appeals to me. My older brother has an import-export company and I guess I would have a job with him. W: Thank you, Martin. 4 Text 10 Hello everyone. Welcome! I’ve only started this channel this week. So I’m sort of nervous in front of the camera. Anyway, I want to share with you everything I know about health. Today I want to talk to you about how to feel younger. I am in my mid fortieth, yet I feel as energetic as I did when I was eighteen. So what is my secret? It’s not really a secret. It’s a combination of exercise, healthy eating and rest. Sleep is the most important aspect of all of this. I imagine many of you get around six hours of sleep a night. You might stay up late watching TV, playing video games or just browsing your phone. What I’d suggest is setting an alarm an hour before you go to bed. That alarm is to remind you to stop looking at electronic screens. They produce blue light which can prevent you from going to sleep. I would also suggest not eating or drinking anything two hours before bedtime. If you are restless, a glass of milk can help to settle you, but no tea or coffee as they will keep you awake. Lastly, start your day on a positive note with half an hour of exercise. It may not seem like a lot but over time it will dramatically improve your health. Now, if you have any questions, just type them on the screen. 1 余姚中学 期中检测高一英语学科试卷 命题人：张东升 审题人：卢建立 选择题部分 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 does Thomson do? A. An advertiser. B. A teacher. C. An accountant. 2. Who came up with the idea of the party? A. Janet. B. Eric. C. Sandy. 3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Brother and sister. C. Salesperson and customer. 4. How does the woman feel about the Language Study Fair? A. Disappointed. B. Surprised. C. Interested. 5. What does the man mean? A. The presentation will start at 9:30. B. He is worried about the presentation. C. The woman has trouble getting up early. 第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分） 听下面 5 段对话或读白。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、 回答题 6、7 题。 6. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Course schedules. B. After-class activities. C. An important drama. 7. What does the man invite the woman to do? A. Watch a play. B. Perform in a drama. C. Join a club. 听第 7 段材料， 回答第 8 至 10 题。 8. Why did the woman feel upset? A. She failed the driving test. B. She lost her driving license. C. She felt afraid in the driving test. 9. What was the woman confident about? A. Driving uphill. B. Parking. C. Making turns. l0. What was the woman’s biggest mistake in the test? A. Running the red light at a crossroad. B. Losing control of the car at an uphill place. C. Forgetting to turn her head while making turns. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。 11. When will the man attend the summer course? A. On July 15. B. On July 20. C. On July 24. 2024 学年度 第 二 学 期 2 12. How much will the man pay for his course and accommodation? A. £500. B. £550. C. £980. 13. How should the man pay the course fee? A. Pay through a website. B. Conduct a bank transfer. C. Make an in-person payment. 听第 9 段材料， 回答第 14 至 17 题。 14. What does the man find the most difficult in his performance? A. Keeping his figure. B. Remembering the lines. C. Mastering the physical movements. 15. When did the man get involved in acting? A. When working for a comedy producer. B. While studying literature at university. C. After joining a drama club. 16. What did the man’s brothers like to do at weekends? A. Watch movies. B. Play sports. C. Collect posters. 17. What career might the man have pursued if not acting? A. A police officer. B. A doctor. C. A businessman. 听第 10 段材料, 回答第 18 至 20 题。 18. What counts most in keeping the speaker energetic? A. Having enough sleep. B. Keeping a healthy diet. C. Maintaining a young heart. 19. What does the speaker suggest doing one hour before bed? A. Drinking milk to fight tiredness. B. Avoiding exposure to screens. C. Setting a wake-up alarm. 20. What is the speaker going to do next? A. Talk about healthy eating. B. Demonstrate a set of exercises. C. Take questions from the audience. 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 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳答案。 A Are you interested in how marine(海洋的) ecosystems work? Do you want to know more about marine animals? Bowling Green State University (BGSU) has one of the few camps in the Midwest where high school students can explore life at sea! Camp Dates: June 8—13, 2025 What kinds of activities do campers get to do?  Field trips to locations around Northwest Ohio to examine marine life and environments  Hands-on activities to practice specimen(标本) collection procedures  Design and run an experiment in our research lab  Behind-the-scene trip to the Toledo Zoo to learn about marine animals  Meet professionals to learn what it means to be a marine scientist What does the cost cover? The BGSU Marine Biology camp will offer both residential and non-residential options. The cost of the non-residential program is $850, with an additional $400 fee for the residential option. The total program cost covers room and board, all materials for labs and activities as well as 3 transportation for field trips. A 10% discount is available for early admission. Application Requirements  Letter of recommendation  Complete the online form  Complete responses to short-answer questions Note: Answers to questions provided by anyone other than that applicant will disqualify the application. Application Deadlines  March 2, 2025 — To be considered for early admission. Applicants will be informed by March 14.  April 25, 2025 — General Application Deadline. Note: All spaces may fill after selection from the early admission deadline. 21. What does the camp offer? A. Sample gathering practice. B. Field trips to nature museums. C. Research lab membership. D. Lectures on marine knowledge. 22. What is the early admission cost for the residential option? A. $400. B. $765. C. $1,125. D. $1,250. 23. Which of the following will result in an applicant’s disqualification? A. Forgetting to confirm admission. B. Providing responses given by others. C. Missing the early application deadline. D. Failing to recommend other applicants. B Last year, my husband and I decided to make our 12-storey building more of a community. We live in a small rented apartment in Park Merced, a large housing development. I would call us lower- middle-class. A lot of nurses, bus drivers, and tradesmen live here, many of them 1st or 2nd generation immigrants(移民). We’re all renters. Renters come and go and tend not to see the buildings they live in as their home. But it can be done. We started with a monthly two-hour social in the building lobby(前厅) on the second Fridays of each month. Some people came, between 15—30 each time. The events lasted two hours, but there wasn’t much to do besides talking, eating snacks and drinking juice. The socials were nice, but most residents gave them a miss. Then one day I was on the nearby campus of San Francisco State University. A young man from a social club for students had a big sign about “Building Community”. I asked him, “How do you do that?” He said they tried to get people to share something about themselves with at least one other person. That made a lot of sense to me. I bought a large world map. At the social, I taped it on the lobby walls with signs that said “Where We’re From. Put a green sticker where you were born and yellow stickers where your grandparents were born.” People put up their stickers and looked where other people came from. We left the map up overnight, and the next day, Saturday, more people played. I planned to leave the map and stickers up for a month or more. They certainly made the lobby more interesting than the housing project look it usually has. I see that there will be challenges, but I also know that a strong community will help us live good lives. I have the time and energy to do this work. 24. What trouble did the author have building a community? A. The community was poor. B. She lacked enough money. C. Renters had no sense of belonging. D. Her neighbors were all immigrants. 25. How did the author find her earlier events? 4 A. Fruitful. B. Ordinary. C. Inspiring. D. Messy. 26. What did the author do in order to change the socials? A. Adopt a sharing game. B. Add foods and drinks. C. Admit experienced locals. D. Ask some students for support. 27. Which of the following best describes the author? A. Responsible and strict. B. Demanding and ambitious. C. Knowledgeable and modest. D. Insightful and determined. C For many, travel isn’t just about the destination — it’s about making the most of the journey. However, for a lot of people, the journey is often ruined by an uncomfortable experience often accompanied by vomiting(呕吐), known as motion sickness. If you’ve ever felt the unwelcome urge to vomit while reading or using your device in a moving vehicle, you’re not alone. Recognizing this common issue, Apple has stepped up to offer a revolutionary solution: the Vehicle Motion Cues feature for iPhones and iPads. Motion sickness occurs when there is a disconnect between what your eyes see and what your body feels. When you’re in a moving vehicle, your body senses motion through its vestibular system (the inner ear), but if your eyes are focused on a still screen that doesn’t reflect this movement, the brain receives mixed signals. This sensory conflict can lead to dizziness, nausea, and overall discomfort — symptoms all too familiar to motion sickness sufferers. Apple’s new Vehicle Motion Cues feature is designed to bridge this gap and bring relief to those likely to experience motion sickness. This revolutionary feature works by displaying animated dots, around the edges of your screen, which move at the same time and speed as the motion of your vehicle. These moving cues help keep the motion your body feels in line with what your eyes see, effectively reducing the sensory mismatch that causes motion sickness. The magic lies in the simplicity and effectiveness. The animated dots move in consistency with the vehicle’s motion, providing a visual representation of the movement your body is experiencing. By matching the visual input with the physical sensations of motion, your brain is less likely to experience the confusion that leads to sickness. Early reports and user feedback indicate that Vehicle Motion Cues is receiving high praise for its effectiveness. So next time you embark on a journey, whether short or long, remember that Apple’s got your back — or rather, your brain — helping you make the most of every mile with ease and comfort. 28. Which type of people can be interested in Vehicle Motion Cues? A. Frequent travelers. B. Book lovers. C. Vehicle operators. D. Sport scientists. 29. What is paragraph 2 mainly about? A. The principle of Apple’s new design. B. The functions of Apple’s new design. C. The cause of motion sickness. D. The symptoms of motion sickness. 30. By displaying animated dots around the screen, Apple’s Vehicle Motion Cues is able to ________. A. balance the movement of our eyes and body B. tell the mismatched physical sensations C. ease sensory conflicts in the brain D. increase the effectiveness of vehicle motion 31. Which can be the best title of the passage? A. Make the Most of Your Journey: Apple Bridges the Gap B. Find the Magic of a Moving Vehicle: Apple’s Got Your Back C. Enjoy Your Reading: Apple Offers a Revolutionary Solution D. Say Goodbye to Motion Sickness: Apple Introduces Its New Design 5 D We all know cacti(仙人掌) store water — but to survive, they also adjust their flower positions to gain more sunlight or shade, and so much more. Scientists have been copying the resilient plants’ methods to help engineer our future. One of the most exciting advancements involves Copiapoa, a genus(属，种) of cacti with at least 32 species found in the coastal Atacama Desert, the driest nonpolar desert on Earth. These cacti, typically five to six inches wide, can form gray-green bushes that spread out over an area otherwise empty of vegetation. Documented by many scientists, Copiapoas probably survive by “drinking” the salty fog that sweeps in from the sea every morning, as well as the dew — tiny bits of water — that forms on their spines(尖) and skin. This has inspired researcher Tegwen Malik from Swansea University to think about whether the dew-collecting process might be reproduced in metal structures. Specifically, Malik took a close look at the one-and-a-quarter-inch spines of Copiapoas and found that their surface has a series of tiny channels that broaden at the base. “This creates a surface roughness that enables dewdrops to move along them even against gravity,” she says. Starting in 2013, she set out to re-create that structure by engineering a flat metal reproduction of the stems and spines of the Copiapoa, which she began testing under a series of different temperatures and humidities. After several years of experiments — testing indoor and outdoor conditions, and with various cooling methods — she finally got it to work. In 2023, Malik published a study showing that the irregular surface was 8 percent more efficient at harvesting dew than a flat sheet used as a baseline. Malik imagines desert homes with water-collecting features to provide clean water in dry regions. “The easiest way could be to place dew-harvesting surfaces on roofs, but you could also have these structures in tents in the desert,” she says. “We truly have hidden treasures in the Copiapoa, and we are only just learning some of their secrets.” 32. What does the underlined word “resilient” mean in paragraph 1? A. Highly adaptable to different soils. B. Able to grow quickly and efficiently. C. Resistant to diseases and harmful insects. D. Capable of surviving difficult conditions. 33. What drove Tegwen Malik to study Copiapoas? A. Their metal-like surface. B. Their mechanism to gather water. C. Their typical appearance. D. Their ability to form water drops. 34. What was the main focus of Malik’s experiment with the Copiapoa? A. Recreating a flat metal copy of it. B. Testing if its metal copy would work. C. Seeing how it survives various climates. D. Finding the most efficient cooling method for it. 35. How may Malik’s metal structure be applied? A. To secure water supply in dry areas. B. To clean salty water in desert homes. C. To enable desert explorers to travel light. D. To improve ways to discover hidden treasures. 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分, 满分 12.5 分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多 余选项。 During puberty(青春期), your body goes through many changes, and you start forming a body image — how you see, think, and feel about your body’s size, shape, and weight, or specific 6 features like your nose. 36 For instance, you may believe your nose is too big or too small, even though it looks perfectly normal. 37 One major influence is peer(同龄人) pressure. Your friends might make casual jokes about your appearance, or you might compare yourself to them and feel they look better. Such experiences can harm the way you view yourself. Another powerful influence is the media, which often promotes a narrow, ideal body type. For example, if fair(白皙的) skin is portrayed as beautiful, you may feel insecure if you don’t match that ideal. Developing a negative body image can lead to unhealthy behaviors, such as extreme dieting, overexercising, or even risky plastic surgeries(整容手术). 38 When you focus too much on appearance, you may forget to appreciate other great things about yourself, such as your talents and personality. To build a positive body image, it’s essential to remember that no perfect body exists, as beauty standards are always changing. Models and celebrities may appear flawless in the media, but much of their appearance is due to makeup, angles, lighting, and editing. 39 Rather than focusing on appearances, value people for their true selves. By surrounding yourself with positive influences and avoiding comments on looks, you can redirect your attention from self-criticism. 40 Over time, you’ll build inner confidence and develop a healthier, more accepting relationship with your body. A. Many factors shape your body image. B. It also lowers your overall life satisfaction. C. However, your true beauty lies within your heart. D. External judgement can be a double-edged sword. E. Without these tricks, they are just as “imperfect” as everyone else. F. Surprisingly, body image is shaped more by your thoughts than by reality. G. This shift(转变) enables you to recognize and celebrate your talents and strengths. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分） 第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选 项。 Automation(自动化) certainly has its advantages. I am 41 for 24-hour ATMs, the convenience of the Internet, and a cellphone with various services. 42 I also miss the face- to-face interactions with people that automation has replaced. Thus, I recently decided to spend a day to achieve all of my goals in a (n) 43 manner. I began by going to the bank. On my arrival, I found I was the only customer. One of the three tellers 44 me from a long-ago visit and warmly greeted me. After I got my money, we talked for a few minutes, sharing 45 about our children. Then I moved on to the post office, where the letter I was sending to Iceland stirred up a (n) 46 comment by an employee, who longed to visit that country. I spent five minutes encouraging him. There followed a visit to the 47 , where I walked past the self-checkout and was welcomed by a cashier, who 48 that for only one penny more I could get an 49 carrot. That evening I had dinner with a friend and reported my 50 to her. She listened attentively and 51 that I could have banked, ordered stamps, and shopped with my cellphone, and it would have taken 52 an hour. True, but I would have 53 all those kind words and friendly smiles. It was after 54 with the bank teller, the postal employee and the cashier that I felt better as someone took the time to 55 our meeting. 41. A. eager B. ready C. thoughtful D. thankful 7 42. A. And B. But C. So D. Or 43. A. advanced B. non-digital C. informal D. self-service 44. A. appreciated B. impressed C. remembered D. attracted 45. A. schedules B. tips C. notes D. news 46. A. excited B. confused C. satisfied D. annoyed 47. A. apartment B. bank C. restaurant D. supermarket 48. A. demanded B. admitted C. suggested D. applied 49. A. extra B. expensive C. amazing D. unusual 50. A. affair B. progress C. experiment D. behavior 51. A. praised B. commented C. recommended D. protested 52. A. more than B. less than C. other than D. rather than 53. A. missed B. reserved C. preferred D. suffered 54. A. talking B. dealing C. meeting D. comparing 55. A. plan B. identify C. attend D. warm 非选择题部分 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Food plays a significant role in classic Chinese novels, with one of the most famous examples being Cao Xueqin’s Dream of the Red Chamber. In this 18th-century novel, food is a key part of the story, revealing details about characters 56 advancing the plot(故事情节). The book’s most famous dish, a 57 (prepare) of eggplant called qiexiang(茄鲞), is a rich dish that requires 58 (day) to prepare, involving steaming eggplant ten times in soup made from old hens. The dish overwhelms the family’s poor relatives, first with envy, and later, with terrible discomfort in stomachs. The novel provides ample(充足的) inspiration to today’s cooks. Food bloggers go viral(迅速 走红) with attempts 59 (recreate) the book’s most famous dishes. “Red Chamber Banquets(宴席)” pop up in theme restaurants across China, and indeed worldwide, with the dishes plated in Michelin style. While most foods 60 (serve) in the novel are made with high skill, they are made with only a few simple seasonal ingredients(食材). In China’s culinary culture(饮食文化), humble ingredients 61 (prize) because they are in season. A relative 62 brags (吹嘘) about enjoying food out of season is later revealed to have a dangerously violent temper. A “bad apple”, one might say. Like all great literature, the enduring popularity of Dream of the Red Chamber comes from 63 (it) many layers of meaning. Readers can appreciate it more than 64 a fascinating story. The same can also be said about the food. When we read about it, we can admire the cooking art, explore 65 text for historical clues, or seek double meanings in every “bite”. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节（满分 15 分） 你刚观看了你校与英国一所友好学校联合在线上举办的音乐会。请在线上留言板上写一 则评论，内容包括： 1. 音乐会特点； 2. 观看感受； 3. 意见建议。 8 注意： 1. 写作词数应为 80 左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 This online concert is absolutely fantastic. _______________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分 25 分） 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。 In our weekly staff meeting, our editor Ashley was not pleased with the quality of our reporting. “Our readership is way down. We need better stories for this Thursday’s school newspaper. Does anybody have any ideas?” she said. I handed her my article about our basketball team beating Deerfield High School the previous night by one point. “Sports stories are fun,” she said, “but not good enough for the front page. We need something to really get people’s attention.” After our meeting, we left the newsroom together and heard someone screaming, “Perry is missing!” Perry was a big red parrot(鹦鹉) and had been our school mascot(吉祥物) for ten years. He played an important role in students’ lives, both in and out of class. He had also been a constant presence at school events, inspiring a sense of unity among students. Everyone gathered around Perry’s empty cage, heartbroken. Suddenly, a student from the crowd came over and showed me a photo. “You’re a reporter for the school paper, right? I happened to take this yesterday,” he said. In the photo was a Deerfield High School basketball player with something large hidden under his shirt around the size of a parrot. “He must have stolen Perry to get back at us for winning the game!” Ashley cried. We hurried back to the newsroom, agreeing to run the photo on the front page with the headline “Deerfield Stole Perry”. “This is just the story we need. Everyone will read it,” Ashley said confidently. After she left, I took a closer look at the photo. The clock in the background read 4:15 pm, but our game against Deerfield hadn’t started until 4:30 pm. Why would the boy have taken Perry before we even played? An uneasy feeling came over me that we might have falsely accused someone. I went to Perry’s usual caretaker to ask if he knew Perry was missing. “He’s not missing. He’s retired. He’s ready for some quieter days,” he said. Learning the truth, I immediately told Ashley and suggested writing a story to say goodbye to Perry. 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。 To my surprise, Ashley insisted on reporting the “Deerfield Stole Perry” story. _____________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ On Thursday, the paper came out with the headline “Bye-Bye, Perry” on the front page. _____ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________