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参照秘密级管理★启用前 试卷类型：A 2024~2025学年度高一年级第二学期期中质量检测 英语试题 2025.4 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标记涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有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 was the weather like yesterday? A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Snowy. 2. What does the boy want the woman to do? A. Sing a song. B. Buy a fish. C. Cook dinner. 3. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In the bank. B. in the clothing store. C. In the police station. 4. What bothers the man? A. Which company to join. B. Whether Lo accept an interview. C. How to get a high salary. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Their favorite food. B. Eating habits. C. Italian breakfast. 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，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6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Why docs the man talk to the woman? A. To confirm his work schedule. B. To extend an invitation. C. To ask for some advice. 7. What time will the speakers meet tomorrow? A. Around 8:00 a.m. B. Around 6:00 p.m. C. Around 6:30 p.m. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. When was the last time Thomas came to Beijing? A. Four years ago. B. Five years ago. C. Six years ago. 9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Good friends. B. Business partners. C. Boss and secretary. 10. What will Thomas do this weekend? A. Climb bills. B. Visit some factories. C. Have a meeting. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What does the woman think of translating Chinese poems? A. Pretty easy. B. Very difficult. C. Quite interesting. 12. How did the man get the painting? A. From a market. B. From his friend. C. From the Internet. 13. What is the woman going to do next? A. Go to a store. B. Introduce a painter. C. Explain a poem. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题 14. Who is probably the woman? A. A house owner. B. A tour guide. C. A hotel clerk. 15. Where does the man come from? A. Japan. B. France. C. India. 16. Which tourist attraction is free to the public? A. Buckingham Palace. B. The London Eye. C. The National Gallery. 17. What impresses the man about London? A. The local people. B. The transport. C. The fresh air. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. How much did ReFed raise to deal with food waste in 2020? A. $300 billion. B. $225 billion. C. $150 billion. 19. How does Ryp Labs help reduce food waste? A. By creating a plant-based pocket. B. By developing a special label. C. By making a device for testing meat. 20. In which country is Kroger? A. America. B. Belgium. C. Sweden. 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。选出最佳选项。 A Designed for students from kindergarten to Grade 12 EduJunior Online Painting Competition provides a platform for children to show their imagination and talent while improving their artistic skills. Through themed painting challenges, participants can explore their creativity and develop a deeper appreciation for art. Qualification All students from kindergarten to Grade 12 can take part with permission from a parent, guardian or teacher. Painting Guidelines •Each participant may submit only one painting. •Paper size: A3/Quarter Imperial (四开). •Accepted materials: Oil pastels, watercolor, colored pencils or pester colors. •The painting must be original and handmade. The theme should be clearly started. Submission Requirements Participants must submit the following: •A clear image of their painting in JPG/PNG format (max 2MB file sime) •A picture of themselves holding the painting. •A valid ID proof (School ID, Passport Birth Certificate; else). •Their name, grade/class and school name. Entry Fee & Registration The entry fee is $35, payable during registration. To register, participants must fill out the online registration form and complete the payment Registration classes on March 20th, 2025. Themes & Age Categories Each participant must choose one theme from their respective age category: Age Categories Themes Kindergarten *My Favorite Animal (Draw an animal such as a dog, can or elephant.) *In the Garden (Paint a garden scene with lowers and bees.) Grade 1-3 *My Dream Garden (Show a magical garden fall of nature.) *Amazing Vehicles (Draw a colorful some with cars, planes or trains.) Grade 4-6 *Outer Space Adventure (Paint planets, rockets and astronauts.) *Forest Wonders (Show a jungle with wildlife and tall trees.) Grade 7-9 *Festivals of Joy (Describe a celebration with family and traditions.) *Sports and Fun (Show kids playing their favorite sport.) Grade 10-12 *Cultural Heritage (Paint a monument, festival or traditional clothes.) *Cityscapes at Night (Show a lively city lit up at night.) For more information, please visit the studentcompetition.com. 1. What is the purpose of the competition? A. To raise funds for art education. B. To promote creativity and artistic skills. C. To select the best paintings for an exhibition. D. To encourage students to use digital tools. 2. What is a requirement for the painting submission? A. More than one painting is welcome. B. A photo of the participant is needed. C. The participant’s identity proof should be included. D. The painting must be submitted in PDF format. 3. What can a student from Grade 11 draw for the competition? A. A horse. B. A garden. C. A match. D. A festival. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了为幼儿园到12年级学生设计的EduJunior在线绘画比赛的相关信息，包括比赛目的、参赛资格、绘画指南、提交要求、报名费用以及主题和年龄类别等。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Designed for students from kindergarten to Grade 12, EduJunior Online Painting Competition provides a platform for children to show their imagination and talent while improving their artistic skills. Through themed painting challenges, participants can explore their creativity and develop a deeper appreciation for art.(EduJunior 在线绘画比赛专为幼儿园到 12 年级的学生设计，为孩子们提供了一个展示想象力和天赋的平台，同时提高他们的艺术技能。通过主题绘画挑战，参与者可以探索他们的创造力，并培养对艺术更深刻的欣赏)”可知，比赛的目的是促进创造力和艺术技能。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Submission Requirements部分“Participants must submit the following:・A clear image of their painting in JPG/PNG format (max 2MB file sime)・A picture of themselves holding the painting.・A valid ID proof (School ID, Passport Birth Certificate; else).・Their name, grade/class and school name.(参与者必须提交以下内容：・以 JPG/PNG 格式的清晰绘画图像（最大 2MB 文件大小）・一张自己拿着绘画的照片。・有效的身份证明（学生证、护照、出生证明等）。・他们的姓名、年级/班级和学校名称)”可知，绘画提交的要求包括参与者的身份证明。故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Themes & Age Categories部分中“Grade 10-12 *Cultural Heritage (Paint a monument, festival or traditional clothes.) *Cityscapes at Night (Show a lively city lit up at night.)(10-12 年级 * 文化遗产（绘制一座纪念碑、节日或传统服饰）。 * 夜景城市（展示一个夜晚灯火通明的热闹城市）)” 可知，11年级学生可以选择“节日”作为绘画主题。故选D。 B To people who love seafood, oysters (牡蛎) can be a delicious treat. Others value them as a source of precious pearls. But to Demi Johnson, a 15-year-old from Mississippi, US, oysters are very useful for the environment. “After learning that oyster reefs and gardens are endangered, I felt inspired to help the environment and give back,” Johnson told WLOX, a news website. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources says that the number of oysters in Mississippi’s coastal waters has dropped a lot because of human-made and natural disasters. Johnson argued that the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, as well as the 2020 opening of the Bonnet Care Spillway, a flood control project, made the situation more severe. “My solution is to partner with educational institutions and teach others to grow their own off-farm oysters,” she told How Africa News. When Johnson started oyster gardening in 2022 at Schooner Pier on Biloxi Bay, she didn't know anything about the subject. Today, she’s something of an expert. Through oyster gardening, she learned many things: a single oyster can clean up to 50 gallons of seawater a day, removing algae and harmful organisms. Big groups of oysters form reefs, providing habitat for hundreds of other sea creatures. Now, Johnson has already raised more than 1,500 oysters, which will have a tremendous ecological impact by releasing millions of larvae (幼虫) into the environment. During oyster gardening season, she and her mom go to Biloxi Bay to check her cages and remove algae and predators such as snails and crabs. She also tries to encourage others to get involved. “You don’t have to do a lot to take care of your oyster garden”, she told Times for Kids, “but the impact it has on the environment is great.” She was also a great supporter of ecological causes. Last year, after winning a National Geographic award for her efforts to recover her state’s oyster population, Johnson donated the $1,000 cash prize to the Mississippi Oyster Gardening Program. 4. What inspired Demi Johnson to start oyster gardening? A. Her great interest in seafood. B. Her concern about oyster reefs. C. Her school project requirement. D. Her mother’s encouragement. 5. What contributes to the decline of oyster population? A. Oil spilling and spillway opening. B. Hurricane damage and industrial pollution. C. Overfishing and climate change. D. Habitat destruction and invasive species. 6. What are the ecological benefits of oyster reefs? A. Producing pearls and serving as a food source. B. Preventing coastal erosion and reducing flood risks. C. Absorbing carbon dioxide and handling climate change. D. Cleaning seawater and providing habitats for marine life. 7. How does Demi Johnson feel about oyster gardening? A. Effortless but influential. B. Challenging yet rewarding. C. Simple yet ineffective. D. Laborious but beneficial. 【答案】4. B 5. A 6. D 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了15岁的Demi Johnson因担忧牡蛎礁的生存状况，而开始牡蛎养殖以改善环境的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段““After learning that oyster reefs and gardens are endangered, I felt inspired to help the environment and give back,” Johnson told WLOX, a news website.(“在得知牡蛎礁和牡蛎养殖场濒临灭绝后，我受到鼓舞，想要帮助改善环境并做出回报，” 约翰逊告诉新闻网站WLOX)” 可知，Demi Johnson对牡蛎礁的担忧促她使开始养殖牡蛎。故选B。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Johnson argued that the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, as well as the 2020 opening of the Bonnet Care Spillway, a flood control project, made the situation more severe.(约翰逊认为，2010 年的“深水地平线”石油泄漏事件，以及 2020 年防洪工程邦尼特凯尔溢洪道的启用，使情况变得更加严峻)”可知，石油泄漏和溢洪道的启用导致了牡蛎数量的减少。故选A。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Through oyster gardening, she learned many things: a single oyster can clean up to 50 gallons of seawater a day, removing algae and harmful organisms. Big groups of oysters form reefs, providing habitat for hundreds of other sea creatures.(通过养殖牡蛎，她学到了很多东西：一只牡蛎每天可以净化多达 50 加仑海水，清除藻类和有害生物。大量的牡蛎形成了牡蛎礁，为数百种其他海洋生物提供了栖息地)”可知，牡蛎礁的生态效益是净化海水和为海洋生物提供栖息地。故选D。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段““You don’t have to do a lot to take care of your oyster garden”, she told Times for Kids, “but the impact it has on the environment is great.”(“你不需要做很多事情来照料你的牡蛎养殖场，”她告诉《儿童时代》杂志，“但它对环境的影响是巨大的。”)”可推知，Demi Johnson认为养殖牡蛎不费力但很有影响力。故选A。 C World Sleep Day fell on March 21 this year, and the problem of sleep deprivation (不足) among teenagers has come into focus. Many teenagers feel sleepy during the day because of busy schedules filled with homework, extracurricular activities and the temptation to use electronic devices. A report issued by the Chinese Sleep Research Society on March 16 showed that more than half of young people born after 2000 in China fall asleep after midnight, reported Shanghai Observer. In the US, 77.3 percent of high school students do not get enough sleep, according to USAFacts. Quality sleep is important for people of any age, but especially so for teenagers. They need nine to ten hours of sleep each day to function at their best, said the US National Institutes of Health. This is more than what they need both as children and later as adults because of the deep mental, physical, social and emotional development that takes place during adolescence, said the website Sleep Foundation. For students, sleep plays a key role in school performance by improving attention, memory and thinking skills. It helps sharpen the mind and facilitates (促进) learning. Besides helping with learning, sleep also supports teenagers’ creative abilities. This link was first studied in the late 20th century when researchers at Loughborough University in the UK compared creative performance between sleep-deprived people and those who slept normally. The first group scored lower on the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking. They often repeated the same mistakes and had trouble coming up with new ideas. More recently, in 2023, a team led by Kathleen Esfahany at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) identified a stage of sleep called “sleep onset”, which provides a special time for creativity. This phase happens when we are between being awake and asleep. The MIT team found that when people are prompted (促使) to dream about a certain topic during sleep onset, they perform more creatively on related tasks after waking up, reported MIT News. 8. All of the following are factors resulting in teenagers’ sleep deprivation EXCEPT . A heavy homework load B. late-night use of smartphones C. early school start time D. participation in after-school sports 9. Haw did sleep-deprived individuals perform based on the Loughborough University study? A. Higher scores but less creative. B. Poorer performance with repeated errors. C. Average results yet innovative. D. Unchanged creativity and declined memory. 10. What did the MIT team discover about the “sleep onset” stage? A. It only occurs in teenagers. B. It provides a chance for creativity. C. It is the deepest stage of sleep. D. It helps people remember dreams better. 11. What is the text mainly about? A. The causes and effects of teenagers’ sleep deprivation. B. The importance of sleep for academic performance. C The link between quality sleep and creativity. D. The sleep patterns and stages of global teenagers. 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. B 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了青少年睡眠不足的原因及睡眠对青少年的重要性。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Many teenagers feel sleepy during the day because of busy schedules filled with homework, extracurricular activities and the temptation to use electronic devices.(许多青少年白天感到困倦，因为他们的日程安排得很满，包括家庭作业、课外活动以及使用电子设备的诱惑)”可知，导致青少年睡眠不足的因素有繁重的作业负担、深夜使用智能手机和参加课外体育活动，没有提及“上学时间早”。故选C。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“The first group scored lower on the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking. They often repeated the same mistakes and had trouble coming up with new ideas.(第一组在托兰斯创造性思维测试中的得分较低。他们经常重复同样的错误，很难想出新点子)”可知，根据拉夫堡大学的研究，睡眠不足的人表现更差，且会重复犯错。故选B。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“a team led by Kathleen Esfahany at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) identified a stage of sleep called “sleep onset”, which provides a special time for creativity.(麻省理工学院(MIT)的凯瑟琳·埃斯法哈尼领导的一个研究小组发现了一个名为“睡眠开始”的睡眠阶段，这个阶段为创造力提供了特殊的时间)”可知，麻省理工学院的团队发现“睡眠开始”阶段为创造力提供了机会。故选B。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章内容，再根据第一段“World Sleep Day fell on March 21 this year, and the problem of sleep deprivation(不足) among teenagers has come into focus.(今年的世界睡眠日是3月21日，而青少年睡眠不足的问题也成为了人们关注的焦点)”可知，文章开篇指出今年3月21 日世界睡眠日，青少年睡眠不足问题受到关注，接着讲述了导致青少年睡眠不足的因素，如作业多、课外活动和使用电子设备等，然后阐述了睡眠对青少年的重要性，包括对学习表现、创造力等方面的影响。所以本篇文章主要介绍了青少年睡眠不足的原因及睡眠对青少年的重要性。故选A。 D AI image generation seems to be everywhere: on TikTok, the popular AI filter (滤镜) shows you what you look like in the cartoon style. There’s no denying that they’re fun. While there’s an initial excitement at seeing an image appear, there’s no creative satisfaction. Children’s illustrators (插画师) were quick to raise concerns about the technology on social media. Among them is illustrator Rob Biddulph. Biddulph says, “AI-generated art is the exact opposite of what I believe art to be. Basically, I have always felt that art is all about translating something that you feel innernally into something that exists externally. True art is about the creative process much more than the final piece. And simply pressing a button to generate an image is not a creative process.” Beyond creativity, there are deeper issues. To create images, AI generators rely on databases of already existing art and text. Illustrator Anoosha Syed says, “AI can only copy. AI doesn’t create its own. It samples everyone’s and then mashes it into something else. This is essentially what AI art is doing.” The blurring (模糊) of creative boundaries is leaving many artists raging against the AI art generators. What’s more, there’s a more underlying danger: the ability to create images that are potentially illegal. The increasing use of AI, says illustrator Dapo Adeola, will also lead to a devaluing of the work of artists. “For me,” he says, “there’s already a negative bias (偏见) towards the creative industry. Something like this strengthens an argument that what we do is easy and we shouldn’t be able to earn the money we command.” The influences of AI image generation are far-reaching and could impact everything from films to graphic novels and more, but artists and illustrators firmly believe their fans won't be convinced by AI art. “Children’s books are highly complex, various forms of communication,” says illustrator Harry Woodgate. “The kids who read them expect a great deal, not only from the stories and illustrations, but from the people who make them.” 12. What is Rob Biddulph’s opinion of AI image generation? A. It can translate something external. B. It showcases a process of creativity. C. It focuses more on the final work. D. It can’t create its works but copy. 13. What does the underlined word “raging” mean in Paragraph 4? A. Angry. B. Confused. C. Serious. D. Excited. 14. Which of the following does Dapo Adeola agree with? A. AI image generation is potentially illegal. B. AI art has a significant effect on creativity. C. Artistic work lacks complexity and challenge. D. The popularity of AI reduces the value of the works. 15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Artists and kids rarely communicate. B. AI images have no effect on kids’ books. C. Children expect AI images from books. D. Artists doubt if AI images satisfy their fans. 【答案】12. C 13. A 14. D 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了人工智能图像生成存在的问题及带来的影响。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“True art is about the creative process much more than the final piece. And simply pressing a button to generate an image is not a creative process.(真正的艺术更多的是关于创作过程，而不是最终的作品。而简单地按下一个按钮来生成图像并不是一个创作过程)”可知，Rob Biddulph认为AI图像生成只是简单地按下一个按钮来生成图像，它更关注最终的作品而不是创作过程。故选C。 【13题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线所在句子的前文“Beyond creativity, there are deeper issues. To create images, AI generators rely on databases of already existing art and text. Illustrator Anoosha Syed says, “AI can only copy. AI doesn’t create its own. It samples everyone’s and then mashes it into something else. This is essentially what AI art is doing.”(除了创造力方面的问题，还有更深层次的问题。为了生成图像，人工智能生成器依赖于已有的艺术作品和文本数据库。插画家阿努沙·赛义德说：“人工智能只能复制。人工智能无法自行创作。它采集所有人的（作品元素），然后将它们拼凑成别的东西。这本质上就是人工智能艺术正在做的事情。”)” 以及后文 “What’s more, there’s a more underlying danger: the ability to create images that are potentially illegal.(此外，还有一个更为隐蔽的危险：即人工智能具备生成可能涉及违法的图像的能力)”可知，人工智能图像生成存在诸多问题，所以这种对创作界限的模糊使得很多艺术家对人工智能艺术生成器很生气。故划线词意思是“生气的”。故选A。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“The increasing use of AI, say’s illustrator Dapo Adeola, will also lead to a devaluing of the work of artists.(插画家Dapo Adeola表示，AI的日益使用也将导致艺术家作品的贬值)”可知，Dapo Adeola同意AI的流行降低了作品的价值。故选D。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“The influences of AI image generation are far-reaching and could impact everything from films to graphic novels and more, but artists and illustrators firmly believe their fans won’t be convinced by AI art. “Children’s books are highly complex, various forms of communication,” says illustrator Harry Woodgate. “The kids who read them expect a great deal, not only from the stories and illustrations, but from the people who make them.”(AI图像生成的影响是深远的，可能会影响从电影到图像小说等方方面面，但艺术家和插画家坚信他们的粉丝不会被AI艺术所说服。插画家Harry Woodgate说：“儿童读物是非常复杂的，是各种交流形式的结合。读这些书的孩子期望很高，不仅对故事和插图，而且对创作这些书的人也是如此。”)”可推知，艺术家们怀疑AI图像是否能满足他们的粉丝。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可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Throughout my experience as an early childhood teacher, I noticed very quickly that some children are highly competitive, eager to win, while others are concerned about losing. The competitive children often have a harder time dealing with strong emotions when they face defeat. It's clear that no one enjoys losing. ____16____. ●Approach disappointment from losing. Although feeling disappointed is completely normal ____17____. Children react differently — some may be ready to jump back to play, while others might need a hug, time, music, or a book to help them calm down. It's important to remind your children that there are various ways to process disappointment. ●____18____. Teach your children that even in moments of upset or disappointment, they can demonstrate good sportsmanship by congratulating the winners. Discuss the emotions of those who didn't win, encouraging your children to consider how they might be feeling and if they've experienced something similar before. Recognizing others' feelings can often help children cope with their own emotions. ●Talk about luck and chance. Certain games take more on luck than skills. Talk with children about luck and chance and help them understand that sometimes they draw cards that lead to victory, while other times they do not. ____19____. ●Focus on effort. Don't make winning or losing too big of a deal. Praise children for the effort and hard work they have put in when they are preparing for a competition. ____20____. After the competition, continue to focus on the hard work put in, regardless of the outcome. A. Practice good sportsmanship B. Emphasize the value of effort C. Talk about their emotions and feelings D. there are different ways to express that disappointment E. This is not their fault and does not reflect who they are F. But we can help our children learn to win and lose gracefully G. you can accept it and cope with negative emotions in different ways 【答案】16. F 17. D 18. A 19. E 20. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了帮助孩子学会优雅地面对输赢的几种方法。 【16题详解】 上文“Throughout my experience as an early childhood teacher, I noticed very quickly that some children are highly competitive, eager to win, while others are concerned about losing. The competitive children often have a harder time dealing with strong emotions when they face defeat. It’s clear that no one enjoys losing.(在我担任幼儿教师的经历中，我很快就注意到，有些孩子极具竞争意识，渴望获胜，而另一些孩子则害怕失败。那些好胜心强的孩子在面对失败时，往往更难以应对强烈的情绪。很明显，没有人喜欢输 )”说明作者作为幼儿教师发现孩子们面对输赢有不同表现，且没人喜欢输。空处和前文为转折关系，引出下文帮助孩子面对输赢的方法。所以F 项“但我们可以帮助我们的孩子学会优雅地赢和输” 符合语境，该项中的“learn to win and lose gracefully”和上文中的“have a harder time dealing with strong emotions when they face defeat.”相呼应。故选F。 【17题详解】 上文“Although feeling disappointed is completely normal,(虽然感到失望是完全正常的)”说明感到失望是正常的，下文“Children react differently — some may be ready to jump back to play, while others might need a hug, time, music, or a book to help them calm down.(孩子们的反应各不相同——有些孩子可能已经准备好重新开始玩了，而另一些孩子可能需要一个拥抱、时间、音乐或一本书来帮助他们平静下来)”说明孩子们有不同的表达失望的方式，空处承上启下，说明虽然失望是正常的，但有不同的表达失望的方式。所以D项“有不同的方式来表达这种失望”承上启下，符合语境。故选D。 【18题详解】 下文“Teach your children that even in moments of upset or disappointment, they can demonstrate good sportsmanship by congratulating the winners.(教导你的孩子，即使在沮丧或失望的时刻，他们也可以通过祝贺获胜者来表现出良好的体育精神)”可知，本段主要讲述了要教导孩子有良好的体育精神。所以A项“培养良好的体育精神”概括本段，符合语境。故选A。 【19题详解】 上文“Talk with children about luck and chance and help them understand that sometimes they draw cards that lead to victory, while other times they do not.(和孩子们谈谈运气和机会，帮助他们理解有时他们会抽到导致胜利的牌，而其他时候则不会)”说明有时胜利，有时失败。空处承接上文，进一步说明这不是他们的错。所以E项 “这不是他们的错，也不能反映他们是什么样的人” 符合语境。故选E。 【20题详解】 上文“Praise children for the effort and hard work they have put in when they are preparing for a competition.(当孩子们为比赛做准备时，表扬他们付出的努力和辛勤工作)”说明要表扬孩子们付出的努力，下文“After the competition, continue to focus on the hard work put in, regardless of the outcome.(比赛结束后，继续关注所付出的努力，不管结果如何)”说明比赛结束后也要关注所付出的努力，空处承上启下，说明要强调努力的价值。所以B项“强调努力的价值”符合语境。故选B。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Catherine and Gemma King must never have felt so separated. In this Saturday’s race, one twin Catherine, is rowing for Oxford, while the other, Gemma, is in the Cambridge boat. Being a twin is a fascinating relationship. “We’ve often been ____21____,” Catherine says. “And that means we’re always ____22____ each other to do better. We live with sisterly competition — but at the same time we get on really well.” Gemma adds, “We’re best friends and we ____23____ each other.” On Saturday, that will be put aside. The twins aren’t actually in the same race, which may disappoint them but also offer some ____24____. The twins, who are now 24, grew up as two ____25____ sisters. They had an introductory session on the ____26____ when they were 12. “And we got ____27____.” Catherine says. In their school years they rowed in the same group and, ____28____, as a pair. After school they both went to Cambridge, where ____29____ they carried on rowing. And now they’re both studying for _____30_____ degree, only at different universities. After _____31_____ her undergraduate degree at Cambridge, Catherine went to Oxford for a four-year PhD in cardiovascular science. Gemma, meanwhile, stayed at Cambridge to study stem cell biology. “Rowing is a _____32_____ from academic life,” Catherine says. Both agree that part of the fascination of rowing is how a team _____33_____ as a group of individuals and gradually transforms into a united one. Gemma says, “People come from different backgrounds and have a wide _____34_____ of abilities. Now we work together to make it the fastest boat possible.” Of course, the King twins are on opposite sides. So who’s the better rower? Being a twin isn’t a _____35_____ thing. 21. A. compared B. recognized C. followed D. connected 22. A. beating B. pushing C. struggling D. holding 23. A. knock B. hit C. trust D. betray 24. A. thrill B. sorrow C. exhaustion D. relief 25. A. sporty B. popular C. outstanding D. excellent 26. A. playground B. court C. river D. square 27. A. stuck B. attracted C. lost D. touched 28. A. on purpose B. on board C. on duty D. on occasion 29. A. accidentally B. ultimately C. naturally D. originally 30. A. doctor’s B. master’s C. undergraduate’s D. bachelor’s 31. A. completing B. abandoning C. failing D. identifying 32. A. crack B. break C. hobby D. field 33. A. regards B. starts C. serves D. appoints 34. A. side B. mode C. range D. standard 35. A. expected B. embarrassing C. confusing D. simple 【答案】21. A 22. B 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. A 32. B 33. B 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了双胞胎姐妹Catherine和Gemma King分别代表牛津和剑桥参加赛艇比赛的故事。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“我们经常被比较，”Catherine说。A. compared比较；B. recognized认出；C. followed跟随；D. connected连接。根据后文“And that means we’re always ____2____ each other to do better. We live with sisterly competition — but at the same time we get on really well.”可知，双胞胎经常被拿来比较，所以才会有竞争。故选A。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“这意味着我们总是互相推动，让对方做得更好。”A. beating打败；B. pushing推动；C. struggling挣扎；D. holding持有。根据后文“We live with sisterly competition — but at the same time we get on really well.”可知，姐妹间有竞争，所以会督促彼此做得更好。push sb. to do sth. 表示“督促某人做某事”。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Gemma充道，“我们是最好的朋友，我们信任彼此。”A. knock敲；B. hit打；C. trust信任；D. betray背叛。根据前文“We’re best friends”可知，姐妹俩是最好的朋友，所以信任彼此。故选C。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这对双胞胎实际上并没有参加同一场比赛，这可能会让她们失望，但也带来了一些宽慰。A. thrill激动；B. sorrow悲伤；C. exhaustion疲惫；D. relief宽慰。根据前文“The twins aren’t actually in the same race, which may disappoint them”可知，虽然姐妹俩没有参加同一场比赛可能会失望，但也带来了一些宽慰，因为不用直接竞争。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这对双胞胎现在24岁了，她们是两个热爱运动的姐妹。A. sporty热爱运动的；B. popular受欢迎的；C. outstanding杰出的；D. excellent优秀的。根据后文“They had an introductory session on the ____6____ when they were 12.”可知，姐妹俩12岁时就开始接触赛艇运动，说明她们是热爱运动的。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她们12岁时在河边参加了一个入门课程。A. playground操场；B. court球场；C. river河；D. square广场。根据后文“In their school years they rowed in the same group”可知，因为是进行赛艇训练，所以应该是在河上。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“我们被吸引了。”Catherine说。A. stuck卡住；B. attracted吸引；C. lost失去；D. touched触摸。根据后文“In their school years they rowed in the same group”可知，姐妹俩后来一起划船，说明她们被赛艇运动吸引了。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：在上学期间，她们在同一个小组赛艇，偶尔也会两人一组。A. on purpose故意地；B. on board在船上；C. on duty值班；D. on occasion有时。根据前文“In their school years they rowed in the same group”可知，姐妹俩大部分时间在同一个小组，偶尔两人一组赛艇。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：毕业后，她们都去了剑桥，在那里她们自然地继续划船。A. accidentally偶然地；B. ultimately最终地；C. naturally自然地；D. originally最初地。根据前文“After school they both went to Cambridge”可知，姐妹俩毕业后都去了剑桥，所以自然地继续划船。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：现在她们都在攻读博士学位，只是在不同的大学。A. doctor’s博士的；B. master’s硕士的；C. undergraduate’s本科生的；D. bachelor’s学士的。根据后文“After ____11____ her undergraduate degree at Cambridge, Catherine went to Oxford for a four-year PhD in cardiovascular science. Gemma, meanwhile, stayed at Cambridge to study stem cell biology.”可知，姐妹俩在不同的学校攻读博士学位。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在剑桥完成本科学位后，Catherine去了牛津攻读心血管科学博士学位。A. completing完成；B. abandoning放弃；C. failing失败；D. identifying识别。根据后文“Catherine went to Oxford for a four-year PhD in cardiovascular science”可知，Catherine去了牛津攻读博士学位，说明她已经在剑桥完成了本科学位。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“划船是学术生活之外的一种休息。”Catherine说。A. crack裂缝；B. break休息；C. hobby爱好；D. field领域。根据后文“from academic life”可知，划船是学术生活之外的一种休息。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：两人都同意，划船的魅力之一在于一个团队如何从一群个体开始，逐渐变成一个团结的整体。A. regards认为；B. starts开始；C. serves服务；D. appoints任命。根据后文“as a group of individuals and gradually transforms into a united one”可知，一个团队是从一群个体开始的。故选B。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：人们来自不同的背景，有着广泛的能力范围。A. side方面；B. mode模式；C. range范围；D. standard标准。根据前文“People come from different backgrounds”可知，人们来自不同的背景，所以能力范围也广泛。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当双胞胎并不是一件简单的事。A. expected预期的；B. embarrassing尴尬的；C. confusing困惑的；D. simple简单的。根据前文“Of course, the King twins are on opposite sides. So who’s the better rower?”可知，虽然她们是双胞胎，但在赛艇比赛中是对手，所以当双胞胎并不是一件简单的事。故选D。 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。 Reading Taipei People by Pai Hsien-yung felt like opening a window into the lives of my Grandparents’ generation. The book is ____36____ collection of short stories that show the experiences of people who came to Taiwan from the Chinese mainland in 1949. Although these characters live in Taipei, they are haunted by memories of their old lives in their hometown. Each story describes the____37____ (character) struggles with identity and a sense of belonging. ____38____ struck me most is how these characters try to fit into society in Taiwan while feeling ____39____ (disconnect) from it. In some ways, I see this lack of connection in today’s Taiwan too. While the book focuses on an older generation, the theme of searching for a place to belong still ____40____ (feel) relevant. As students, we also face pressure to figure out who we are and how ____41____(fit) in — a challenge when surrounded by both traditional Taiwan culture and modern ____42____ (globe) trends. One story that particularly stood out to me was Glory’s by Blossom Bridge, ____43____ tells of an aging woman holding tightly to her memories of wealth and position in Shanghai. It made me reflect ____44____ how we too sometimes hold onto the past to avoid an unknowable future. This book gave me a deeper understanding of the emotions of an older generation, ____45____ (make) me think about my sense of identity and how I fit into Taiwan’s complex cultural background. 【答案】36. a 37. characters’ 38. What 39. disconnected 40. feels 41. to fit 42. global 43. which 44. on##upon 45. making 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了读白先勇《台北人》的感悟及引发的思考。 【36题详解】 考查冠词。句意：这本书是一本短篇小说集，讲述了1949年从中国大陆来到台湾的人们的经历。a collection of是固定短语，意为 “一部…… 的集子”。故填a。 【37题详解】 考查名词所有格。句意：每个故事都描述了人物在身份认同和归属感上的挣扎。此处表示“人物的挣扎”，需用名词所有格形式，且character需要复数形式，表示不止一个人物，其所有格为characters’。故填characters’。 【38题详解】 考查主语从句。句意：最让我印象深刻的是，这些角色在努力融入台湾社会的同时，却感到与台湾社会脱节。空处引导主语从句，从句缺少主语，表示“……的事情”，需用连接代词what引导该从句，位于句首，首字母需大写。故填What。 【39题详解】 考查形容词。句意：最让我印象深刻的是，这些角色在努力融入台湾社会的同时，却感到与台湾社会脱节。feel为系动词，后面需加形容词作表语，disconnect的形容词为disconnected，表示“脱节的”。故填disconnected。 【40题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：虽然这本书关注的是老一辈，但寻找归属感的主题仍然具有现实意义。空处为句子的谓语动词。此处陈述客观事实，使用一般现在时，主语为单数名词theme，谓语动词使用第三人称单数形式。故填feels。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：作为学生，我们也面临着弄清楚自己是谁以及如何适应的压力——当周围既有传统的台湾文化，又有现代的全球趋势时，这是一个挑战。此处为“疑问词+不定式”结构作宾语，空处需填to fit。故填to fit。 【42题详解】 考查形容词。句意：作为学生，我们也面临着弄清楚自己是谁以及如何适应的压力——当周围既有传统的台湾文化，又有现代的全球趋势时，这是一个挑战。此处修饰名词trends，需用形容词global“全球的”作定语。故填global。 【43题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：其中一个特别吸引我的故事是《花桥荣记》，它讲述了一位年迈的女人紧紧抓住她在上海的财富和地位的记忆。此处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为Glory’s by Blossom Bridge。先行词指物，且关系词在定语从句中作主语，需用关系代词which引导该从句。故填which。 【44题详解】 考查介词。句意：它让我反思，我们有时是如何为了逃避未知的未来而紧紧抓住过去。reflect on/upon为固定短语，意为“反思”。故填on/upon。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这本书让我对老一辈的情感有了更深刻的理解，让我思考自己的身份认同以及我如何融入台湾复杂的文化背景中。句中已有谓语动词gave，空处需填非谓语动词作状语，此处需要现在分词作结果状语，表示自然而然的结果。故填making。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假如你是李华，你的美国朋友Allen发邮件告诉你，最近他在学习上没有目标，心情很沮丧，请你给Allen回信，内容包括： 1.表示理解；2.给出建议（如制定个人学习计划等）；3.表达期望。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Dear Allen, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Allen, I’m sorry to hear that you feel frustrated due to a lack of learning goals. I totally understand how you feel, as it’s common for us to experience such periods in our study journey. My suggestion is that you first assess your current academic situation and then create a detailed study plan, which can help you clarify your objectives. Additionally, setting small, achievable targets regularly will boost your confidence. I believe you’ll regain your passion for learning soon. Looking forward to your good news! Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给美国朋友Allen发邮件，就他在学习上没有目标这件事给出建议。 【详解】1.词汇积累 由于：due to →because of 建议：suggestion →tip 除此之外：additionally →in addition 提高：boost →enhance 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Additionally, setting small, achievable targets regularly will boost your confidence. 拓展句：Additionally, setting small, achievable targets regularly, which is a practical way to stay motivated, will boost your confidence. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I totally understand how you feel, as it’s common for us to experience such periods in our study journey.（运用了how引导的宾语从句以及as引导的原因状语从句） 【高分句型2】My suggestion is that you first assess your current academic situation and then create a detailed study plan, which can help you clarify your objectives.（运用了that引导的表语从句以及which引导的非限定性定语从句） 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Grace was unsure how the cruel rumor (谣言) had started, but it was rapidly spreading throughout the school. Students whispered it as she walked through the halls. Some pointed fingers, while others wrote notes in class. The rumor falsely claimed that Grace gets good grades because she cheats on her exams.” This was entirely untrue. Grace dedicated herself to her studies, spending countless hours after school reviewing her notes and preparing for tests. She truly cared about her education and even missed a few friends’ birthday parties to hit the books. Grace always actively participated in class discussions, ensured her homework was completed on time, and never missed a lesson, even when exhaustion set in from her efforts. Her commitment to her studies was a source of pride for her, so the rumor felt especially hurtful. Despite trying to be kind and supportive to everyone around her, she couldn't understand why this was happening. One day in science class, the students were divided into groups for a lab experiment, and Grace was paired with Joe, someone she wasn’t enthusiastic about working with. Joe had been unkind to her ever as Grace had missed her birthday party to study. Grace suspected that Joe might have even been the one who started the rumor about her cheating. Still, Grace decided to put her feelings aside for the sake of the project. She thought about how important it was for their teamwork to succeed. As they began the experiment, she focused on cooperation, though the tension between them was obvious. Grace hoped that if she remained dedicated to the task, perhaps she could show Joe that hard work and honesty truly mattered. But Joe said all Grace cared about was being the best, and that was why she cheated. 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。 She couldn’t understand why Joe was being so unfair. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ They continued working on the experiment, and slowly, a sense of cooperation began to develop. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 She couldn’t understand why Joe was being so unfair. Tears welled up in her eyes as she tried to hold back her emotions. “Joe, you’re wrong,” she said, her voice trembling. “I’ve always studied hard, and I would never cheat. Remember when I missed your birthday party? I was actually reviewing for an important exam.” Grace then showed Joe her thick notebooks filled with detailed study notes. Joe stared at the notes in silence, his face turning red with embarrassment. They continued working on the experiment, and slowly, a sense of cooperation began to develop. Joe apologized sincerely for believing the rumor and for his unkind words. “I’m really sorry, Grace. I should have known better,” he said. Grace forgave him with a smile. As they worked side by side, they discovered that they complemented each other well. By the end of the experiment, they had not only completed a successful project but also rebuilt their friendship. Joe even promised to help Grace clear her name at school. 【解析】 【导语】本文以Grace遭遇谣言为线索展开，主要讲述了Grace被谣言中伤说她考试作弊，而她其实一直努力学习，在科学课分组实验时她和对她不友好的Joe一组，Joe还指责她，之后发生一系列事情的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“她不明白Joe为什么这么不公平。”可知，第一段可描写Grace面对Joe指责时的反应，她感到受伤并努力解释自己的清白，展示自己的学习笔记以证明自己的努力。 ②由第二段首句内容“他们继续做实验，慢慢地，一种合作的感觉开始产生。”可知，第二段可描写Joe在看到Grace的努力后感到尴尬并道歉，两人开始合作并发现彼此的优势，最终不仅成功完成实验，还重建了友谊，Joe甚至承诺帮助Grace在学校澄清谣言。 2.续写线索： Grace感到困惑和受伤——Grace解释并展示学习笔记——Joe感到尴尬并道歉——两人开始合作——发现彼此优势——成功完成实验——重建友谊——Joe承诺帮助澄清谣言 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①努力学习：study hard/work diligently on studies/put effort into learning ②道歉：apologize/say sorry/make an apology ③重建友谊：rebuild their friendship/mend their relationship/restore their bond 情绪类 ①真诚地：sincerely/genuinely ②不友善的：unkind/unfriendly 【点睛】【高分句型1】Tears welled up in her eyes as she tried to hold back her emotions.（运用了as引导的时间状语从句） 【高分句型2】As they worked side by side, they discovered that they complemented each other well.（运用了as引导的时间状语从句以及that引导的宾语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 参照秘密级管理★启用前 试卷类型：A 2024~2025学年度高一年级第二学期期中质量检测 英语试题 2025.4 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标记涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有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 was the weather like yesterday? A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Snowy. 2. What does the boy want the woman to do? A. Sing a song. B. Buy a fish. C. Cook dinner. 3. Where does the conversation probably take place? A In the bank. B. in the clothing store. C. In the police station. 4. What bothers the man? A. Which company to join. B. Whether Lo accept an interview. C. How to get a high salary. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Their favorite food. B. Eating habits. C. Italian breakfast. 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，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6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Why docs the man talk to the woman? A. To confirm his work schedule. B. To extend an invitation. C. To ask for some advice. 7. What time will the speakers meet tomorrow? A. Around 8:00 a.m. B. Around 6:00 p.m. C. Around 6:30 p.m. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. When was the last time Thomas came to Beijing? A. Four years ago. B. Five years ago. C. Six years ago. 9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Good friends. B. Business partners. C. Boss and secretary. 10. What will Thomas do this weekend? A. Climb bills. B. Visit some factories. C. Have a meeting. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What does the woman think of translating Chinese poems? A. Pretty easy. B. Very difficult. C. Quite interesting. 12. How did the man get the painting? A. From a market. B. From his friend. C. From the Internet. 13. What is the woman going to do next? A. Go to a store. B. Introduce a painter. C. Explain a poem. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题 14. Who is probably the woman? A. A house owner. B. A tour guide. C. A hotel clerk. 15. Where does the man come from? A. Japan. B. France. C. India. 16. Which tourist attraction is free to the public? A. Buckingham Palace. B. The London Eye. C. The National Gallery. 17. What impresses the man about London? A. The local people. B. The transport. C. The fresh air. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. How much did ReFed raise to deal with food waste in 2020? A. $300 billion. B. $225 billion. C. $150 billion. 19. How does Ryp Labs help reduce food waste? A. By creating a plant-based pocket. B. By developing a special label. C. By making a device for testing meat. 20. In which country is Kroger? A. America. B. Belgium. C. Sweden. 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。选出最佳选项。 A Designed for students from kindergarten to Grade 12, EduJunior Online Painting Competition provides a platform for children to show their imagination and talent while improving their artistic skills. Through themed painting challenges, participants can explore their creativity and develop a deeper appreciation for art. Qualification All students from kindergarten to Grade 12 can take part with permission from a parent, guardian or teacher. Painting Guidelines •Each participant may submit only one painting. •Paper size: A3/Quarter Imperial (四开). •Accepted materials: Oil pastels, watercolor, colored pencils or pester colors. •The painting must be original and handmade. The theme should be clearly started. Submission Requirements Participants must submit the following: •A clear image of their painting in JPG/PNG format (max 2MB file sime) •A picture of themselves holding the painting. •A valid ID proof (School ID, Passport Birth Certificate; else). •Their name, grade/class and school name. Entry Fee & Registration The entry fee is $35 payable during registration. To register, participants must fill out the online registration form and complete the payment Registration classes on March 20th, 2025. Themes & Age Categories Each participant must choose one theme from their respective age category: Age Categories Themes Kindergarten *My Favorite Animal (Draw an animal such as a dog, can or elephant.) *In the Garden (Paint a garden scene with lowers and bees.) Grade 1-3 *My Dream Garden (Show a magical garden fall of nature.) *Amazing Vehicles (Draw a colorful some with cars, planes or trains.) Grade 4-6 *Outer Space Adventure (Paint planets, rockets and astronauts.) *Forest Wonders (Show a jungle with wildlife and tall trees.) Grade 7-9 *Festivals of Joy (Describe a celebration with family and traditions.) *Sports and Fun (Show kids playing their favorite sport.) Grade 10-12 *Cultural Heritage (Paint a monument, festival or traditional clothes.) *Cityscapes at Night (Show a lively city lit up at night.) For more information, please visit the studentcompetition.com. 1. What is the purpose of the competition? A. To raise funds for art education. B. To promote creativity and artistic skills. C. To select the best paintings for an exhibition. D. To encourage students to use digital tools. 2. What is a requirement for the painting submission? A. More than one painting is welcome. B. A photo of the participant is needed. C. The participant’s identity proof should be included. D. The painting must be submitted in PDF format. 3. What can a student from Grade 11 draw for the competition? A A horse. B. A garden. C. A match. D. A festival. B To people who love seafood, oysters (牡蛎) can be a delicious treat. Others value them as a source of precious pearls. But to Demi Johnson, a 15-year-old from Mississippi, US, oysters are very useful for the environment. “After learning that oyster reefs and gardens are endangered, I felt inspired to help the environment and give back,” Johnson told WLOX, a news website. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources says that the number of oysters in Mississippi’s coastal waters has dropped a lot because of human-made and natural disasters. Johnson argued that the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, as well as the 2020 opening of the Bonnet Care Spillway, a flood control project, made the situation more severe. “My solution is to partner with educational institutions and teach others to grow their own off-farm oysters,” she told How Africa News. When Johnson started oyster gardening in 2022 at Schooner Pier on Biloxi Bay, she didn't know anything about the subject. Today, she’s something of an expert. Through oyster gardening, she learned many things: a single oyster can clean up to 50 gallons of seawater a day, removing algae and harmful organisms. Big groups of oysters form reefs, providing habitat for hundreds of other sea creatures. Now, Johnson has already raised more than 1,500 oysters, which will have a tremendous ecological impact by releasing millions of larvae (幼虫) into the environment. During oyster gardening season, she and her mom go to Biloxi Bay to check her cages and remove algae and predators such as snails and crabs. She also tries to encourage others to get involved. “You don’t have to do a lot to take care of your oyster garden”, she told Times for Kids, “but the impact it has on the environment is great.” She was also a great supporter of ecological causes. Last year, after winning a National Geographic award for her efforts to recover her state’s oyster population, Johnson donated the $1,000 cash prize to the Mississippi Oyster Gardening Program. 4. What inspired Demi Johnson to start oyster gardening? A. Her great interest in seafood. B. Her concern about oyster reefs. C. Her school project requirement. D. Her mother’s encouragement. 5. What contributes to the decline of oyster population? A. Oil spilling and spillway opening. B. Hurricane damage and industrial pollution. C. Overfishing and climate change. D. Habitat destruction and invasive species. 6. What are the ecological benefits of oyster reefs? A Producing pearls and serving as a food source. B. Preventing coastal erosion and reducing flood risks. C. Absorbing carbon dioxide and handling climate change. D. Cleaning seawater and providing habitats for marine life. 7. How does Demi Johnson feel about oyster gardening? A. Effortless but influential. B. Challenging yet rewarding. C. Simple yet ineffective. D. Laborious but beneficial. C World Sleep Day fell on March 21 this year, and the problem of sleep deprivation (不足) among teenagers has come into focus. Many teenagers feel sleepy during the day because of busy schedules filled with homework, extracurricular activities and the temptation to use electronic devices. A report issued by the Chinese Sleep Research Society on March 16 showed that more than half of young people born after 2000 in China fall asleep after midnight, reported Shanghai Observer. In the US, 77.3 percent of high school students do not get enough sleep, according to USAFacts. Quality sleep is important for people of any age, but especially so for teenagers. They need nine to ten hours of sleep each day to function at their best, said the US National Institutes of Health. This is more than what they need both as children and later as adults because of the deep mental, physical, social and emotional development that takes place during adolescence, said the website Sleep Foundation. For students, sleep plays a key role in school performance by improving attention, memory and thinking skills. It helps sharpen the mind and facilitates (促进) learning. Besides helping with learning, sleep also supports teenagers’ creative abilities. This link was first studied in the late 20th century when researchers at Loughborough University in the UK compared creative performance between sleep-deprived people and those who slept normally. The first group scored lower on the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking. They often repeated the same mistakes and had trouble coming up with new ideas. More recently, in 2023, a team led by Kathleen Esfahany at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) identified a stage of sleep called “sleep onset”, which provides a special time for creativity. This phase happens when we are between being awake and asleep. The MIT team found that when people are prompted (促使) to dream about a certain topic during sleep onset, they perform more creatively on related tasks after waking up, reported MIT News. 8. All of the following are factors resulting in teenagers’ sleep deprivation EXCEPT . A. heavy homework load B. late-night use of smartphones C. early school start time D. participation in after-school sports 9. Haw did sleep-deprived individuals perform based on the Loughborough University study? A. Higher scores but less creative. B. Poorer performance with repeated errors. C. Average results yet innovative. D. Unchanged creativity and declined memory. 10. What did the MIT team discover about the “sleep onset” stage? A. It only occurs in teenagers. B. It provides a chance for creativity. C. It is the deepest stage of sleep. D. It helps people remember dreams better. 11. What is the text mainly about? A. The causes and effects of teenagers’ sleep deprivation. B. The importance of sleep for academic performance. C. The link between quality sleep and creativity. D. The sleep patterns and stages of global teenagers. D AI image generation seems to be everywhere: on TikTok, the popular AI filter (滤镜) shows you what you look like in the cartoon style. There’s no denying that they’re fun. While there’s an initial excitement at seeing an image appear, there’s no creative satisfaction. Children’s illustrators (插画师) were quick to raise concerns about the technology on social media. Among them is illustrator Rob Biddulph. Biddulph says, “AI-generated art is the exact opposite of what I believe art to be. Basically, I have always felt that art is all about translating something that you feel innernally into something that exists externally. True art is about the creative process much more than the final piece. And simply pressing a button to generate an image is not a creative process.” Beyond creativity, there are deeper issues. To create images, AI generators rely on databases of already existing art and text. Illustrator Anoosha Syed says, “AI can only copy. AI doesn’t create its own. It samples everyone’s and then mashes it into something else. This is essentially what AI art is doing.” The blurring (模糊) of creative boundaries is leaving many artists raging against the AI art generators. What’s more, there’s a more underlying danger: the ability to create images that are potentially illegal. The increasing use of AI, says illustrator Dapo Adeola, will also lead to a devaluing of the work of artists. “For me,” he says, “there’s already a negative bias (偏见) towards the creative industry. Something like this strengthens an argument that what we do is easy and we shouldn’t be able to earn the money we command.” The influences of AI image generation are far-reaching and could impact everything from films to graphic novels and more, but artists and illustrators firmly believe their fans won't be convinced by AI art. “Children’s books are highly complex, various forms of communication,” says illustrator Harry Woodgate. “The kids who read them expect a great deal, not only from the stories and illustrations, but from the people who make them.” 12. What is Rob Biddulph’s opinion of AI image generation? A. It can translate something external. B. It showcases a process of creativity. C. It focuses more on the final work. D. It can’t create its works but copy. 13. What does the underlined word “raging” mean in Paragraph 4? A. Angry. B. Confused. C. Serious. D. Excited. 14. Which of the following does Dapo Adeola agree with? A. AI image generation is potentially illegal. B. AI art has a significant effect on creativity. C. Artistic work lacks complexity and challenge. D. The popularity of AI reduces the value of the works. 15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Artists and kids rarely communicate. B. AI images have no effect on kids’ books. C. Children expect AI images from books. D. Artists doubt if AI images satisfy their fans. 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可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Throughout my experience as an early childhood teacher, I noticed very quickly that some children are highly competitive, eager to win, while others are concerned about losing. The competitive children often have a harder time dealing with strong emotions when they face defeat. It's clear that no one enjoys losing. ____16____. ●Approach disappointment from losing. Although feeling disappointed is completely normal, ____17____. Children react differently — some may be ready to jump back to play, while others might need a hug, time, music, or a book to help them calm down. It's important to remind your children that there are various ways to process disappointment. ●____18____. Teach your children that even in moments of upset or disappointment, they can demonstrate good sportsmanship by congratulating the winners. Discuss the emotions of those who didn't win, encouraging your children to consider how they might be feeling and if they've experienced something similar before. Recognizing others' feelings can often help children cope with their own emotions. ●Talk about luck and chance. Certain games take more on luck than skills. Talk with children about luck and chance and help them understand that sometimes they draw cards that lead to victory, while other times they do not. ____19____. ●Focus on effort. Don't make winning or losing too big of a deal. Praise children for the effort and hard work they have put in when they are preparing for a competition. ____20____. After the competition, continue to focus on the hard work put in, regardless of the outcome. A. Practice good sportsmanship B. Emphasize the value of effort C. Talk about their emotions and feelings D. there are different ways to express that disappointment E. This is not their fault and does not reflect who they are F. But we can help our children learn to win and lose gracefully G. you can accept it and cope with negative emotions in different ways 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和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Catherine and Gemma King must never have felt so separated. In this Saturday’s race, one twin Catherine, is rowing for Oxford, while the other, Gemma, is in the Cambridge boat. Being a twin is a fascinating relationship. “We’ve often been ____21____,” Catherine says. “And that means we’re always ____22____ each other to do better. We live with sisterly competition — but at the same time we get on really well.” Gemma adds, “We’re best friends and we ____23____ each other.” On Saturday, that will be put aside. The twins aren’t actually in the same race, which may disappoint them but also offer some ____24____. The twins, who are now 24, grew up as two ____25____ sisters. They had an introductory session on the ____26____ when they were 12. “And we got ____27____.” Catherine says. In their school years they rowed in the same group and, ____28____, as a pair. After school they both went to Cambridge, where ____29____ they carried on rowing. And now they’re both studying for _____30_____ degree, only at different universities. After _____31_____ her undergraduate degree at Cambridge, Catherine went to Oxford for a four-year PhD in cardiovascular science. Gemma, meanwhile, stayed at Cambridge to study stem cell biology. “Rowing is a _____32_____ from academic life,” Catherine says. Both agree that part of the fascination of rowing is how a team _____33_____ as a group of individuals and gradually transforms into a united one. Gemma says, “People come from different backgrounds and have a wide _____34_____ of abilities. Now we work together to make it the fastest boat possible.” Of course, the King twins are on opposite sides. So who’s the better rower? Being a twin isn’t a _____35_____ thing. 21. A. compared B. recognized C. followed D. connected 22. A. beating B. pushing C. struggling D. holding 23. A. knock B. hit C. trust D. betray 24. A. thrill B. sorrow C. exhaustion D. relief 25. A. sporty B. popular C. outstanding D. excellent 26 A. playground B. court C. river D. square 27. A. stuck B. attracted C. lost D. touched 28. A. on purpose B. on board C. on duty D. on occasion 29. A. accidentally B. ultimately C. naturally D. originally 30. A. doctor’s B. master’s C. undergraduate’s D. bachelor’s 31. A. completing B. abandoning C. failing D. identifying 32. A. crack B. break C. hobby D. field 33. A. regards B. starts C. serves D. appoints 34. A. side B. mode C. range D. standard 35. A. expected B. embarrassing C. confusing D. simple 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。 Reading Taipei People by Pai Hsien-yung felt like opening a window into the lives of my Grandparents’ generation. The book is ____36____ collection of short stories that show the experiences of people who came to Taiwan from the Chinese mainland in 1949. Although these characters live in Taipei, they are haunted by memories of their old lives in their hometown. Each story describes the____37____ (character) struggles with identity and a sense of belonging. ____38____ struck me most is how these characters try to fit into society in Taiwan while feeling ____39____ (disconnect) from it. In some ways, I see this lack of connection in today’s Taiwan too. While the book focuses on an older generation, the theme of searching for a place to belong still ____40____ (feel) relevant. As students, we also face pressure to figure out who we are and how ____41____(fit) in — a challenge when surrounded by both traditional Taiwan culture and modern ____42____ (globe) trends. One story that particularly stood out to me was Glory’s by Blossom Bridge, ____43____ tells of an aging woman holding tightly to her memories of wealth and position in Shanghai. It made me reflect ____44____ how we too sometimes hold onto the past to avoid an unknowable future. This book gave me a deeper understanding of the emotions of an older generation, ____45____ (make) me think about my sense of identity and how I fit into Taiwan’s complex cultural background. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假如你是李华，你的美国朋友Allen发邮件告诉你，最近他在学习上没有目标，心情很沮丧，请你给Allen回信，内容包括： 1.表示理解；2.给出建议（如制定个人学习计划等）；3.表达期望。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Dear Allen, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Grace was unsure how the cruel rumor (谣言) had started, but it was rapidly spreading throughout the school. Students whispered it as she walked through the halls. Some pointed fingers, while others wrote notes in class. The rumor falsely claimed that Grace gets good grades because she cheats on her exams.” This was entirely untrue. Grace dedicated herself to her studies, spending countless hours after school reviewing her notes and preparing for tests. She truly cared about her education and even missed a few friends’ birthday parties to hit the books. Grace always actively participated in class discussions, ensured her homework was completed on time, and never missed a lesson, even when exhaustion set in from her efforts. Her commitment to her studies was a source of pride for her, so the rumor felt especially hurtful. Despite trying to be kind and supportive to everyone around her, she couldn't understand why this was happening. One day in science class, the students were divided into groups for a lab experiment, and Grace was paired with Joe, someone she wasn’t enthusiastic about working with. Joe had been unkind to her ever as Grace had missed her birthday party to study. Grace suspected that Joe might have even been the one who started the rumor about her cheating. Still, Grace decided to put her feelings aside for the sake of the project. She thought about how important it was for their teamwork to succeed. As they began the experiment, she focused on cooperation, though the tension between them was obvious. Grace hoped that if she remained dedicated to the task, perhaps she could show Joe that hard work and honesty truly mattered. But Joe said all Grace cared about was being the best, and that was why she cheated. 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。 She couldn’t understand why Joe was being so unfair. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ They continued working on the experiment, and slowly, a sense of cooperation began to develop. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $