精品解析：江苏省镇江中学2024-2025学年高一下学期期中学情检测英语试题(含听力）

这是2024学年第二学期高一英语期中考试听力部分。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。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。Did you get everything I asked for from the store? Amy. oops, I think I forgot something. I've got the milk and eggs. All right, we can buy the bread and butter later. What are your new year's resolutions? I plan to start a small business and do some volunteer work. How about you? I want to learn the guitar and master photography. Congratulations on winning the golden medal. How do you feel about today's game? thanks. IT was tough, and i'm thrill to have contributed to the team's Victory. What do you think was the key to your success today? IT was definitely our teamwork and the coaches strategy. Have you seen the new dish washer? I'm pleased with its sufficiency. Yeah it's design which saw kitchen perfectly . IT is so quiet compared to our old one plus energy efficient, which is great for our bills. How's your team project coming along? It's going well. We've taken customer feedback into account to ensure the marketing campaign meets everyone's expectations. Are there any chAllenges you're facing? Balancing creativity with deadlines has been a bit chAllenging. 第一节到此结束，第二节听下面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ABC3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。听下面一段对话，回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Wow, Linda, look at that rocket. It's about to take off. I know, jack. It's wonderful to see this launch. The amount of planning and precision behind this is incredible. As a physics major, i'm fascinated by the scientific principles involved. I can't imagine what it's like for the astronauts who are ready to go into space. They must be nervous and thrilled. Yeah, such moments remind me why I chose to major in engineering to contribute to advance technology and innovation. Wow, Linda, look at that rocket. It's about to take off. I know, jack. It's wonderful to see this launch. The amount of planning and precision behind this is incredible. As a physics major, i'm fascinated by the scientific principles involved. I can't imagine what it's like for the astronauts who are ready to go into space. They must be nervous and thrills. Yeah, such moments remind me why I chose to major in engineering to contribute to advance technology and innovation. 听下面一段对话，回答第八和第9两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Hello, madam, how can I assist you today? Hi, i'm looking for a pair of size eight running shoes. Do you have any recommendations? I'd suggest this pair of shoes that currently twenty person of, so the only eighty dollars. Now all right, i'm willing to try them on. Well, these shoes are really comfortable. I'll take them great. How would you like to pay card, cash or check? I'll pay by card. Hello, madam, how can I assist you today? Hi, i'm looking for a pair of size eight running shoes. Do you have any recommendations? I'd suggest this pair of shoes that currently twenty percent of, so there are only eighty dollars. Now. all right, i'm willing to try them on. Well, these shoes are really comfortable. I'll take them great. How would you like to pay card? Cash, short check. I'll pay by card. 听下面一段对话，回答第十至第十二三个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Brian, you won't believe the morning I had . yesterday what happened. Katherine. well, I was all set to work on my design project when my internet suddenly went down. IT took me a long time to get IT back to Normal. But then just as I was getting into the project, my neighbor's dog started barking like crazy. Sounds so annoying. Working from home has its chAllenges. You said IT incidents like yesterdays are just unavoidable. But i've been learning to adapt and overcome chAllenges. For example. i've set up a schedule that works for me. I have fixed work time and breaks, and I plan to attend virtual coworking meetings and join online communities, which might fight loneliness ss, and keep me motivated. IT sounds like you are ready to embrace the chAllenges of working from home. Definitely, it's been a journey of growth despite the chAllenges. I'm starting to appreciate the freedom and independence IT gives me . that's good to hear. Brian, you won't believe the morning I had . yesterday what happened. Katherine. well, I was all set to work on my design project when my internet suddenly went down. IT took me a long time to get IT back to Normal. But then just as I was getting into the project, my neighbor's dog started barking like crazy. Sounds so annoying. Working from home has its chAllenges. You said IT incidents like yesterdays are just unavoidable. But i've been learning to adapt and overcome chAllenges. For example. i've set up a schedule that works for me. I have fixed work time and breaks, and I plan to attend virtual coworking meetings and join online communities, which might fight loneliness ss, and keep me motivated. IT sounds like you are ready to embrace the chAllenges of working from home. Definitely, it's been a journey of growth despite the chAllenges. I'm starting to appreciate the freedom and independence that gives . me that's good to hear. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Sean, you've always been great at handling exams. I have to start preparing for next week's exam today. Do you have any tips for reducing test anxiety? sure. tara. One thing that really works for me is recreating exam conditions. Try studying in the classroom where the exam will be held, rather than in the library or your tomorrow. That sounds like a good idea. I could also limit my study time to match the exam duration, which can help me get used to IT and stay calm during the exam. exactly. It's also important to know the exam format, question types, exam content, coverage and the materials you are allowed to bring with you during the exam in advance. Our teacher has provided the information in the we chat group. Have you seen is. yes, I went through IT yesterday. Then what can I do? Write before the exam? Research suggests that spending ten minutes writing down you al worries before the exam can help produce sx IT helps clear your mind. I always do IT. That's a brilliant idea. Thanks so much for your help. No problem. You'll do great. Just stay confident, focused and positive. Sean, you've always been great at handling exams. I have to start preparing for next week's exam today. Do you have any tips for reducing test anxiety? sure. tara. One thing that really works for me is recreating exam conditions. Try studying in the classroom where the exam will be held, rather than in the library or your. That sounds like a good idea. I could also limit my study time to match the exam duration, which can help me get used to IT and stay calm during the exam. exactly. It's also important to know the exam format, question types, exam content, coverage and the materials you are allowed to bring with you during the exam in advance. Our teacher has provided the information in the we chat group. Have you seen is. yes, I went through IT yesterday. Then what can I do? Write before the exam . research suggests that spending ten minutes writing down your worries before the exam can help reduce sx IT helps clear your mind. I always do IT. That's a brilliant idea. Thanks so much for your help. No problem. You'll do great. Just stay confident, focus and and positive. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第24个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。An eight year old from singapore has become the Youngest chess player to beat a grandmaster ash wealth kosek was just eight years, six months and a eleven years old when he beat polish grandmaster Jessie stopper on february eighteen th, twenty twenty four in ashworth broke the previous record, which was only just set in january, when the serbian player lean evan, of which then eight years and eleven months old, became the first player under the age of nine, to beat grandmaster ashworth, who was born in india, moved to singapore with his family and now represent singapore in international chess events. According to the star, a newspaper in malaysia, ashworth started playing chess with his grandparents when he was four years old, and after just a couple of months, he beat them. He now plays chess for two hours a day on weekdays and six to seven hours a day on weekends. However, he still finds time for other activities, like cycling, visiting the zoo with his family and completing jigsaw puzzles. Asked why he likes chess, ashworth told the star is really fun, and that helps my brain get Better and smarter, because in chess, I need a lot of thinking to find the best moves. An eight year old from singapore has become the Youngest chess player to beat a grandmaster ash wealth kosek was just eight years, six months and a eleven years old when he beat polish grandmaster jessop er on february eighth, twenty twenty four in ashworth broke the previous record, which was only just set in january when the serbian player leaned a vana. Then eight years and eleven months old became the first player under the age of nine to beat grandmaster ashworth, who was born in india, moved to singapore with his family and now represent singapore in international chess events. According to the star, a newspaper in malaysia, ashworth started playing chess with his grandparents when he was four years old, and after just a couple of months, he beat them. He now plays chess for two hours a day on weekdays and six to seven hours a day on weekends. However, he still finds time for other activities like cycling, visiting the zoo with his family and completing jigsaw puzzles. Asked why he likes chess, ashworth told the star, it's really fun, and IT helps my brain get Better and smarter, because in chess, I need a lot of thinking to find the best moves. 第二节到此结束，现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。 2024级高一年级下学期期中学情检测（英语） 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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What has Amy brought back? A The milk and eggs. B. The bread and butter. C. The butter and eggs. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: Did you get everything I asked for from the store, Amy? W: Oops, I think I forgot something. I’ve got the milk and eggs M: All right, we can buy the bread and butter later. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What would the woman like to do in the new year? A. Master photography. B. Do volunteer work. C. Start a business. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: What are your new year’s resolutions? M: I plan to start a small business and do some volunteer work. How about you? W: I want to learn the guitar and master photography. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Who is probably the man? A. A reporter. B. An athlete. C. A coach. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Congratulations on winning the gold medal. How do you feel about today’s game? M: Thanks. It was tough and I’m thrilled to have contributed to the team’s victory. W: What do you think was the key to your success today? M: It was definitely our teamwork and the coach’s strategy. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers talking about? A. A machine. B. Energy bills. C. A kitchen. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: Have you seen the new dishwasher? I’m pleased with its efficiency. M: Yeah, its design fits our kitchen perfectly. W: It is so quiet compared to our old one, plus its energy efficient, which is great for our bills. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What challenge does the man face? A. Setting up a new project. B. Collecting customer feedback. C. Balancing creativity with deadlines. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: How’s your team project coming along? M: It’s going well. We’ve taken customer feedback into account to ensure the marketing campaign meets everyone’s expectations. W: Are there any challenges you’re facing? M: Balancing creativity with deadlines has been a bit challenging. 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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What is the woman’s feeling now? A. Anxiety. B. Excitement. C. Disappointment. 7. What major did the woman choose? A. Physics. B. Data Science. C. Engineering. 【答案】6. B 7. C 【解析】 【原文】M: Well, Linda, look at that rocket. It’s about to take off. W: I know, Jack. It’s wonderful to see this launch. M: The amount of planning and precision behind this is incredible. As a physics major, I’m fascinated by the scientific principles involved. W: I can’t imagine what it’s like for the astronauts who are ready to go into space. M: They must be nervous and thrilled. W: Yeah, such moments remind me why I chose to major in engineering to contribute to advanced technology and innovation. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What was the original price of the running shoes? A. $80. B. $100. C. $120. 9. How will the woman pay? A. By check. B. In cash. C. By card. 【答案】8. B 9. C 【解析】 【原文】M: Hello madam, how can I assist you today? W: Hi, I’m looking for a pair of size eight running shoes. Do you have any recommendations? M: I’d suggest this pair of shoes. They’re currently twenty per cent off so they’re only eighty dollars now. W: All right, I’m willing to try them on. Well, these shoes are really comfortable. I’ll take them. M: Great. How would you like to pay card, cash or check? W: I’ll pay by card. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. What happened to Kathryn yesterday morning? A. Her project report got lost. B. Her Internet broke down. C. She got bitten by a dog. 11. What has Kathryn done to solve the difficulties of working from home? A. She has attended virtual meetings. B. She has joined online communities. C. She has drawn up her work schedule. 12. How does Kathryn find working from home? A. Overall enjoyable. B. Extremely annoying. C. A bit time-wasting. 【答案】10. B 11. C 12. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Brian, you won’t believe the morning I had yesterday. M: What happened, Catherine? W: Well, I was all set to work on my design project when my Internet suddenly went down. It took me a long time to get it back to normal. But then, just as I was getting into the project, my neighbor’s dog started barking like crazy. M: Sounds so annoying. Working from home has its challenges. W: You said it. Incidents like yesterday’s are just unavoidable, but I’ve been learning to adapt and overcome challenges. For example, I’ve set up a schedule that works for me. I have fixed work time and breaks. And I plan to attend virtual coworking meetings and join online communities which might fight loneliness and keep me motivated. M: It sounds like you’re ready to embrace the challenges of working from home. W: Definitely, it’s been a journey of growth. Despite the challenges, I’m starting to appreciate the freedom and independence it gives me. M: That’s good to hear. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. What is Sean’s first piece of advice for Tara? A. Adapting to the exam environment in advance. B. Starting her review with her favorite subject. C. Making a detailed study plan. 14. What did Tara do yesterday? A. She reviewed the textbook in the library. B. She read the exam information. C. She talked to her teacher. 15. What does Sean always do right before an exam? A. Write down his worries. B. Organize exam materials. C. Breathe deeply for several minutes. 16. How does Sean sound in the end? A. Nervous. B. Grateful. C. Encouraging. 【答案】13. A 14. B 15. A 16. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Sean, you’ve always been great at handling exams. I have to start preparing for next week’s exam today. Do you have any tips for reducing test anxiety? M: Sure Tara, one thing that really works for me is recreating exam conditions. Try studying in the classroom room where the exam will be held rather than in the library or your dormitory. W: That sounds like a good idea. I could also limit my study time to match the exam duration, which can help me get used to it and stay calm during the exam. M: Exactly. It’s also important to know the exam format, question types, exam content coverage and the materials you are allowed to bring with you during the exam in advance. Our teacher has provided the information in the WeChat group. Have you seen it? W: Yes, I went through it yesterday then what can I do right before the exam? M: Research suggests that spending ten minutes writing down your worries before the exam can help reduce anxiety. It helps clear your mind. I always do it. W: That’s a brilliant idea. Thanks so much for your help. M: No problem. You do great. Just stay confident, focused and positive. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. Who became the first player under 9 to beat a grandmaster? A. Leonid Ivanovic. B. Ashwath Kaushik. C. Jacek Stopa. 18. Where was Ashwath Kaushik born? A. In Singapore. B. In Switzerland. C. In India. 19. When did Ashwath Kaushik start playing chess? A. When he was 2. B. When he was 4. C. When he was 6. 20. Why does Ashwath Kaushik like playing chess? A. It enables him to make friends more easily. B. It helps improve his thinking ability. C. It lets him spend quality time with his family. 【答案】17. A 18. C 19. B 20. B 【解析】 【原文】M: An 8-year-old from Singapore has become the youngest chess player to beat a grandmaster. Ashwath Kaushik was just 8 years, 6 months and 11 days old when he beat Polish grandmaster Jacek Stopa on February 18th, 2024 in Switzerland. Ashwath broke the previous record, which was only just set in January, when the Serbian player Leonid Ivanovic — then 8 years and 11 months old — became the first player under the age of 9 to beat a grandmaster. Ashwath, who was born in India, moved to Singapore with his family, and now represents Singapore in international chess events. According to The Star, a newspaper in Malaysia, Ashwath started playing chess with his grandparents when he was 4 years old, and after just a couple of months he beat them. He now plays chess for 2 hours a day on weekdays, and 6 to 7 hours a day on weekends. However, he still finds time for other activities like cycling, visiting the zoo with his family and completing jigsaw puzzles. Asked why he likes chess, Ashwath told The Star: “It’s really fun, and it helps my brain get better and smarter because in chess I need a lot of thinking to find the best moves.” 第二部分 阅读（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 A trip to the capital wouldn't be complete without seeing the following attractions in London. The London Eye (Tickets from £24.50) Explore London from above on the London Eye. Your ticket includes a 30-minute flight with breathtaking views over London as well as an amazing 4D experience. Book ahead to save money and skip most of the queues with a fast-track entry ticket. Tower of London (Tickets from £25) Hear the many stories of the Tower of London on a Yeoman Warder (Beefeater) tour. See the famous Crown Jewels, the White Tower and find out what it was like to be a prisoner in the Tower of London. Kidzania London (Tickets from £18.50) Test out a range of professions and activities including journalism, animal care, cabin crew and tour guiding at KidZania London. Work to earn KidZos and save them for next time or spend them in the Airport Shop. Great for kids to learn and have fun. The Royal Observatory Greenwich (Tickets from £16) Visit the home of time and explore outer space at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich. See and stand astride the Prime Meridian line (子午线), the reference point for Greenwich Mean Time. Learn about the history of longitude (经线), touch a piece of rock from outer space, and enjoy amazing views over London. Coronavirus information: London is currently subject to a four-week national lockdown from 5 November, which means attractions are temporarily closed. You can still book tickets in advance ready for when they reopen with social distancing and other safety measures in place. Cycle or walk to these attractions where possible. 21. What can you do when visiting the London Eye? A. Spend £24.50 at the most. B. Buy the ticket on your arrival. C. Get a special entry ticket to save time. D. Pay extra money to enjoy the 30-minute flight. 22. What is special about Kidzania London? A. It combines learning with entertainment. B. It enables visitors to have a good view of London. C. It offers visitors an experience of being a prisoner. D. It is not influenced during the four-week lockdown. 23. Which attraction will you choose if you are interested in natural science? A. The London Eye. B. Tower of London. C. Kidzania London. D. The Royal Observatory Greenwich 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要讲述了去伦敦旅游必去的一些景点及其各自的特色。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。定位到小标题The London Eye，根据文中“Book ahead to save money and skip most of the queues with a fast-track entry ticket.(提前预订以节省费用，并使用快速通道入场券跳过大部分排队。)”可知，在游玩伦敦眼时，可以通过快速通道入场券节约排队时间，故选C。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。定位到小标题Kidzania London，根据文中“Test out a range of professions and activities including journalism, animal care, cabin crew and tour guiding at KidZania London. (在KidZania London测试一系列职业和活动，包括新闻报道、动物护理、乘务员和导游。)”以及“Great for kids to learn and have fun.(非常适合孩子们学习和娱乐。)”可知，伦敦Kidzania的特别之处在于它结合了学习和娱乐，故选A。 【23题详解】 推理判断题。定位到小标题The Royal Observatory Greenwich，根据文中“Visit the home of time and explore outer space at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich.(参观时间之家，在格林威治皇家天文台探索外层空间。)”以及“Learn about the history of longitude (经线), touch a piece of rock from outer space(了解经度的历史记录, 触摸来自外太空的岩石)”可知，在格林威治皇家天文台，游客们可以学习自然科学，因此推断如果你对自然科学感兴趣，你可选择去这里。故选D。 B A six-year-old longing to keep a unicorn (独角兽) in her backyard figured she’d get the hard part out of the way first. Last November, Madeline wrote a letter to the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control with a straightforward request. “Dear LA County, I would like your approval if I can have a unicorn in my backyard if I can find one. Please send me a letter in response.” Director Mayeda replied two weeks later. The department does in fact license unicorns, she said, under certain conditions. Those include polishing the unicorn’s horn at least once a month with a soft cloth, feeding it watermelon at least once a week, covering it with only sparkles and giving it regular access to sunlight, moonbeams and rainbows. And, because unicorns are indeed very rare to find, the department is also giving Madeline a toy unicorn to keep her company during her search, as a token of appreciation. “It is always rewarding to hear from young people who thoughtfully consider the requirements of providing a loving home for animals,” Mayeda wrote in the letter. “I like your sense of responsible pet ownership to seek permission in advance to keep a unicorn in Los Angeles County.” Mayeda told the Washington Post that this is the first time the department has received a request for a license for a unicorn or any mythical creature. They were impressed with the first-grader for wanting to ask permission in the first place, and doing her research to work out how to go about that. She and her colleagues deal with a lot of “life-and-death” issues on the job, whether that’s seeing cases of animal abuse or animals hurting people or making decisions about having to put down dangerous or sick animals. So Madeline’s letter has considerably brightened their spirits, and she is due to visit the department this week to discuss her unicorn license application. Safe to say, she’s in for a magical surprise. 24. Why did Madeline write the letter? A. To apply to visit a unicorn. B. To ask permission to keep a pet. C. To learn to provide animal care. D. To figure out how to find a unicorn. 25. What can we learn from paragraph 3? A. Her application was disapproved. B She was presented with a live unicorn. C. Requirements should be met for the license. D. Guidance was given for her search. 26. Which of the following best describes Mayeda? A. Generous. B. Easy-going. C. Mean. D. Thoughtful. 27. Why does the department think the letter “has brightened their spirits”? A. Because they are touched with the girl’s deeds. B. Because animal protection is a life-and-death issue. C. Because they are worn out with their daily work. D. Because it is the first application letter for a pet. 【答案】24. B 25. C 26. D 27. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述6岁女孩Madeline为在后院饲养独角兽向官方申请许可，意外获得详细饲养条件和玩具礼物，她的童真请求为常处理严肃动物事务的部门带来了温暖与欢乐。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Last November, Madeline wrote a letter to the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control with a straightforward request. “Dear LA County, I would like your approval if I can have a unicorn in my backyard if I can find one. Please send me a letter in response.” (去年11月，Madeline给洛杉矶县动物护理与控制部门写了一封信，提出了一个直白的请求。“亲爱的洛杉矶县：如果我能在后院找到一只独角兽，希望能获得你们的饲养许可。请给我回信答复。”)”可知，Madeline写信是为了请求官方许可饲养一只宠物。故选B项。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“The department does in fact license unicorns, she said, under certain conditions. Those include polishing the unicorn’s horn at least once a month with a soft cloth, feeding it watermelon at least once a week, covering it with only sparkles and giving it regular access to sunlight, moonbeams and rainbows. (该部门表示，事实上确实可以为独角兽颁发许可证，但需要满足特定条件。这些条件包括：每月至少用软布擦拭一次独角兽的角，每周至少喂食一次西瓜，只能用闪粉为其装扮，并确保它能定期接触到阳光、月光和彩虹)”可知，许可证的发放需要满足特定要求。故选C项。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“And, because unicorns are indeed very rare to find, the department is also giving Madeline a toy unicorn to keep her company during her search, as a token of appreciation. (此外，鉴于独角兽确实极为罕见，该部门还赠予Madeline一只玩具独角兽，作为对她探索之旅的陪伴，以此表达欣赏)”和第四段中“I like your sense of responsible pet ownership to seek permission in advance to keep a unicorn in Los Angeles County. (我很欣赏你这种负责任的态度——在洛杉矶县饲养独角兽前懂得事先寻求许可)”可知，Mayeda赠送玩具独角兽陪伴Madeline，并在信中肯定Madeline的责任感，这些体现了她的周到体贴。A. Generous慷慨的；B. Easy-going随和的；C. Mean吝啬的；D. Thoughtful周到的。故选D项。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Mayeda told the Washington Post that this is the first time the department has received a request for a license for a unicorn or any mythical creature. They were impressed with the first-grader for wanting to ask permission in the first place, and doing her research to work out how to go about that. (Mayeda向《华盛顿邮报》表示，这是该部门首次收到关于独角兽或其他神话生物的许可证申请。这名一年级学生主动寻求许可的态度令他们印象深刻——她不仅首先想到要获得官方批准，还认真研究了具体申请流程)”可推知，小女孩充满童真的请求以及负责任的态度，让他们深受感动，振奋了他们的精神。故选A项。 C A prehistoric fossil uncovered in Antarctica could be the oldest modern bird ever found and an ancestor of today’s ducks and geese. The discovery could help scientists continue piecing together the long evolutionary history of birds. The nearly complete bird skull is about 69 million years old. Called Vegavis iaai, it belongs to a species of waterfowl (birds that include ducks, geese, and swans) that lived at the same time as dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex. Only the duck-like species survived when all dinosaurs that were not avian died out about 66 million years ago. The mystery of Vegavis iaai began in 1993, when researchers discovered the fossil of a bird on Vega Island in Antarctica. It did not have a skull, which made it difficult to fully identify. Julia Clarke, a paleontologist (scientist who studies fossils) at the University of Texas, Austin, was one of the scientists who found the first fossil. She thought it was related to modern waterfowl but couldn’t prove that without the creature’s skull. Then, in 2011, researchers found a skull on Vega Island. They recently confirmed that it was a match for the skeleton from 1993, which provided an opportunity to determine whether Vegavis iaai was connected to today’s ducks and geese. The researchers created a digital 3D model of the Vegavis iaai skull, which showed that its brain was shaped like the brains of today’s ducks and geese. However, it had a long, narrow beak and powerful jaw muscles that made it different from waterfowl and more like modern birds that dive and catch fish. Despite the range of characteristics, the study’s authors believe Vegavis iaai is related to today’s waterfowl. “It’s exactly the kind of thing we need to help fill in an evolutionary gap” Christopher Torres, a co-author of the new study, told The New York Times. Other scientists are not convinced, however, and argue that more fossils of the species are needed to fully confirm the findings. Torres and his colleagues understand that there is more work to be done to support their findings and that their conclusions are controversial. “Few birds are as likely to start as many arguments among paleontologists as Vegavis.” Torres told Science News. 28. What does the underlined word “avian” in Paragraph 2 most likely mean? A. Related to water. B. Related to birds. C. Similar to dinosaurs. D. Related to fish. 29. Why is the discovery in 1993 mentioned? A. To explain the challenges in confirming the identity of Vegavis iaai. B. To describe the process of fossil preservation in Antarctica. C. To highlight Julia Clarke’s contributions to paleontology. D. To introduce the final conclusion about Vegavis iaai’s evolution. 30. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A. The 1993 fossil included a complete skull. B. Vegavis iaai lived only after the extinction of all dinosaurs. C. The study’s conclusions are widely accepted by all scientists. D. Vegavis iaai had a brain shape similar to modern fish-catching birds. 31. What will the follow-up study probably focus on? A. Creating more 3D models of ancient bird brains. B. Studying the impact of dinosaur extinction on waterfowl. C. Finding more fossils of Vegavis iaai to confirm its relationship to modern birds. D. Analyzing the differences in jaw muscles between Vegavis iaai and diving birds. 【答案】28. B 29. A 30. D 31. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了在南极洲发现的一种古老鸟类化石Vegavis iaai，及其对研究现代鸟类进化关系的意义和争议。 【28题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段中“Called Vegavis iaai, it belongs to a species of waterfowl (birds that include ducks, geese, and swans) that lived at the same time as dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex. Only the duck-like species survived when all dinosaurs that were not avian died out about 66 million years ago. (这种生物被称为维加鸟（Vegavis iaai），它属于水禽物种（包括鸭子、鹅和天鹅在内的鸟类），与霸王龙等恐龙生活在同一时期。大约 6600 万年前，当所有非avian恐龙灭绝时，只有类似鸭子的物种存活了下来)”可知，在恐龙大灭绝时，非“avian”的恐龙灭绝了，而类似鸭子的鸟类存活了下来，所以“avian”指的是与鸟类有关的。故选B。 【29题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“The mystery of Vegavis iaai began in 1993, when researchers discovered the fossil of a bird on Vega Island in Antarctica. It did not have a skull, which made it difficult to fully identify. (Vegavis iaai的神秘故事始于1993年，当时研究人员在南极洲的维加岛上发现了一只鸟类的化石。它没有头骨，这使得很难完全确定其身份)”可推知，1993年的发现被提及是为了解释确认Vegavis iaai身份所面临的挑战。故选A。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段中“The researchers created a digital 3D model of the Vegavis iaai skull, which showed that its brain was shaped like the brains of today’s ducks and geese. However, it had a long, narrow beak and powerful jaw muscles that made it different from waterfowl and more like modern birds that dive and catch fish. (研究人员创建了Vegavis iaai头骨的数字3D模型，该模型显示其大脑形状与今天的鸭子和鹅的大脑相似。然而，它有一个又长又窄的喙和强壮的下颌肌肉，这使它不同于水禽，而更像现代潜水捕鱼的鸟类)”可知，Vegavis iaai的大脑形状与现代捕鱼鸟类相似。故选D。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据第六段中“Other scientists are not convinced, however, and argue that more fossils of the species are needed to fully confirm the findings. (然而，其他科学家并不信服，并认为需要更多该物种的化石来完全证实这一发现)”以及最后一段中“Torres and his colleagues understand that there is more work to be done to support their findings and that their conclusions are controversial. (托雷斯和他的同事们明白，要支持他们的研究结果，还有更多工作要做，而且他们的结论存在争议)”可推知，后续研究可能会集中在寻找更多的Vegavis iaai化石，以确认它与现代鸟类的关系。故选C。 D You have probably heard of the Fermi Paradox (费米悖论) . Given the high probability that alien (外星人) life exists out there in the universe, why has nobody got in touch yet? Answers to the paradox range from the optimistic to the downright frightening. It could be that we simply haven’t sent out our own traceable signatures for aliens to find us yet. Or it could be that no aliens will ever make it to the point where they are able to make contact with other species. In Three Body Problem, Cixin Liu’s science fiction, he describes the universe as a dark forest, where each alien society is like a fearful, armed hunter cautiously moving forth. If that hunter finds other life, he is left with the safest course of action: to wipe out any other lifeforms before they can do the same to him. Being fearful contributes to humans’ development. Our caution may save our lives when facing a genuine threat. “Take the initiative in the competition, and you may sleep more securely while getting extra resources,” says Seth Shostak, a senior astronomer. Thankfully, the Dark Forest has lots of issues that are difficult to resolve — the most obvious being that it’s extremely difficult to hide a technologically advanced world. “We’ve never given the slightest thought to turning off all the radars (雷达) and going completely silent because it might be dangerous,” says Shostak. The forest theory also falls apart when you consider the true nature of the universe. “The distances between planets are likely to be so vast that the idea that they would feel the need to attack one another seems odd. Even if they fear each other, the expanse means that they wouldn’t likely need to compete for the near-limitless resources,” says Shostak. That doesn’t necessarily mean that the Dark Forest theory is a nonstarter. Addressing the holes in the theory requires adding up the terror factor. Suppose that a technological civilization is going from star to star destroying any sign of life whenever planets with life or technology are found. We don’t see them because they’re not there. That’s the really scary thing. 32. What do we know about the Fermi Paradox? A. It denies aliens’ existence. B. It is studied thoroughly. C. Its answers vary considerably. D. Its answers are similar. 33. What can be inferred from Shostak’s words in Paragraph 4? A. Fear is deadly. B. Attacks are risky. C. Fear dominates humans’ development. D. Attacks has survival value. 34. Which factor challenges the Dark Forest theory according to Shostak? A. Aliens may not understand human culture. B. The vastness of space makes conflicts less likely. C. Advanced civilizations tend to compete for survival. D. Competition for resources could become more serious. 35. Why does the author make the assumption in the last paragraph? A. To prove aliens are scary. B. To find holes in the theory. C. To add to horrible atmosphere. D. To warn us of the potential threat. 【答案】32. C 33. D 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了费米悖论的答案差异很大，对于外星人的探索我们的谨慎可能会挽救我们的生命。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Answers to the paradox range from the optimistic to the downright frightening.(对这个悖论的回答有乐观的，也有可怕的)”可知，费米悖论答案差别很大。故选C。 【33题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“Being fearful contributes to humans’ development. Our caution may save our lives when facing a genuine threat. “Take the initiative in the competition, and you may sleep more securely while getting extra resources,” says Seth Shostak, a senior astronomer.(恐惧有助于人类的发展。面对真正的威胁时，我们的谨慎可能会挽救我们的生命。资深天文学家塞斯·肖斯塔克说：“在竞争中采取主动，你可能会睡得更安全，同时获得额外的资源。”)”可知，攻击具有生存价值。故选D。 【34题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段““The distances between planets are likely to be so vast that the idea that they would feel the need to attack one another seems odd. Even if they fear each other, the expanse means that they wouldn’t likely need to compete for the near-limitless resources,” says Shostak.(“行星之间的距离可能是如此之大，以至于它们会觉得有必要互相攻击的想法似乎很奇怪。即使它们彼此害怕，广阔的空间也意味着它们不太可能需要争夺几乎无限的资源，”肖斯塔克说)”可知，肖斯塔克认为浩瀚的太空减少了冲突的可能性，挑战了黑暗森林理论。故选B。 【35题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“That doesn’t necessarily mean that the Dark Forest theory is a nonstarter. Addressing the holes in the theory requires adding up the terror factor. Suppose that a technological civilization is going from star to star destroying any sign of life whenever planets with life or technology are found. We don’t see them because they’re not there. That’s the really scary thing.(这并不一定意味着黑暗森林理论是不可能成功的。要弥补这个理论的漏洞，就需要把恐怖因素加起来。假设一个技术文明从一个恒星到另一个恒星，只要发现有生命或技术的行星，就摧毁任何生命的迹象。我们看不到它们，因为它们不存在。这才是真正可怕的事情)”可知，作者在最后一段做出这样的假设是为了警告我们潜在的威胁。故选D。 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。 In the animal kingdom, parents adopt babies that aren’t their own, and even other species. Why do they do it? For foster(领养) parents, there are huge costs, with no promise of passing on genes. ____36____, because it seems to be wholly altruistic(利他主义的). But this makes it especially confusing in animals, who do not have the cultural influences we do. One of the most striking places to see adoption in the animal kingdom is AnoNuevo Island, rising from the sea less than one kilometer off the rocky California coast. ____37____ From 1976, scientist Marianne Riedman studied adoption among the seals and why it was happening. It’s a crowed beach, with high tides and rough surf, which explains why many little seals each year were separated from their mothers at least once, some permanently. The researchers counted a total of 572 adopted little seals over the course. Interestingly, some adult seals were likely than others to become foster parents. For one thing, all the foster parents were female. ____38____ Yet among females, the most common foster seal was a mother who had lost her own child. Why might this be? One possible reason is that adoption helped these females reproduce later on. Regular nursing may cause them to give ovulation(排卵). ____39____ Another possibility is that mothers are prepared to care for their children immediately following birth. ____40____ the motivation towards care may be so great that they redirect their attention onto other unrelated little animals. A. Considering the absence of their own young B. Scientists have long been interested in adoption C. Once a year, it is home to hundreds of northern elephant seals to give birth D. Because those poor little seals can meet the seals of their own size in the foster family E. That’s unsurprising, for what drives these poor little seals to seek out care is the need to nurse F. In turn it could make a female more likely to give birth to her own child the following season G. Only in this way can the species go on keeping its unity and power to fight against the danger 【答案】36. B 37. C 38. E 39. F 40. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。介绍了自然界中动物王国中的父母会收养不是自己的婴儿，甚至是其他物种的婴儿，科学家们对这一现象很感兴趣。 【36题详解】 根据上一句“For foster(领养) parents, there are huge costs, with no promise of passing on genes.(对于养父母来说，需付出巨大的成本，而且没有传递基因的希望)”可知，人们会觉得奇怪，动物父母收养别人的孩子，自己没有任何获益，与空后部分“because it seems to be wholly altruistic.(因为它似乎完全是利他的)”意义一致，动物养父母为什么会收养别人孩子，这看似奇怪，所以科学家会对此感兴趣，从后文第四段至第六段科学家们对此做了探究。B项意为：科学家们一直对收养感兴趣，符合上下文。故选B项。 【37题详解】 根据上一句“One of the most striking places to see adoption in the animal kingdom is AnoNuevo Island, rising from the sea less than one kilometer off the rocky California coast.(动物王国中最引人注目的收养地之一是AnoNuevo岛，它从海上升起，离岩石嶙峋的加利福尼亚海岸不到一公里)”可知，科学家要探究动物收养问题，需要找到一个合适的发生这种现象的地方，并根据下一段首句“From 1976, scientist Marianne Riedman studied adoption among the seals and why it was happening.(从1976年开始，科学家玛丽安·里德曼(Marianne Riedman)研究了海豹之间的收养行为以及为什么会发生这种情况)”中出现的 the seals可知，在上一句中应提到这个岛上有海豹出生。故选C项。 【38题详解】 根据上一句“For one thing, all the foster parents were female.(首先，所有的养父母都是雌性)”，可知，收养别人家海豹的都是雌性海豹，接下来就会解释这个现象，E项内容：这并不奇怪，因为驱使这些可怜的小海豹寻求护理的原因是需要喂奶，符合语境，解释了一个原因，失去父母的幼小海豹会主动寻找母性海豹寻求关爱；及下文“Yet among females, the most common foster seal was a mother who had lost her own child.(然而，在雌性海豹中，最常见的寄养海豹是一个失去了自己孩子的母亲)”这又是另一层原因，失去自己孩子的母海豹产奶可以为别的海豹哺乳，有利于自己以后的繁殖，所以E项契合上下文。故选E项。 【39题详解】 根据上一句“Regular nursing may cause them to give (定期的哺乳可能会使她们排卵)”可知，这提到失去孩子的母海豹喂养别的海豹的一个好处，F项内容：反过来，这会使雌海豹更有可能在下一个季节生下自己的孩子，符合语境，“it”指代“ovulation”，排卵使她们更有可能再次生下自己的孩子。故选F项。 【40题详解】 该空后，句首字母没大写，可知，该空应该是和后面部分“the motivation towards care may be so great that they redirect their attention onto other unrelated little animals.(关爱的动机可能是如此强烈，以至于它们将注意力转移到其他不相关的小动物身上)”为同一个句子，A项Considering the absence of their own young(考虑到它们没有自己的幼崽)，这是一个非谓语结构，是空后句子的原因状语，语意完整通顺，自己的孩子找不到了去哺喂别的孩子，母性使然。故选A项。 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。 While traveling in the countryside in September 2020, I met two young sisters sitting in a tricycle with their father, a local driver. Their bright eyes and cheerful smiles caught my attention, and when I learned that their family couldn’t ___41___ to send them to school, I decided to help. I offered to ___42___ their school fees and arranged to meet them again the next day. After some hesitation, their family ___43___ me, and within days, the sisters were ___44___ in school. This ___45___ inspired me to launch “Hope Project”, a long-term welfare project aimed at supporting ___46___ children. Through this initiative, I ___47___ a center for children with hearing problems, both sides offering material support and emotional companionship. I ___48___ visit the children, bringing gifts and spending time with them through games and ___49___ language. My own children are ____50____ too, as we encourage others to “Pay It Forward” by helping someone else in need. In 2023, I ____51____ the project with the “Lights of Hope” program, which offered needy children the chance to attend art classes. Their creative artworks were eventually ____52____ in a special exhibition. Having lived there for many years, I’ve seen firsthand how small acts of love can bring ____53____ to even the darkest situations. My goal is to ____54____ this work, hoping that those I help will one day pass on the ____55____ and hope to others. 41. A. help B. agree C. bear D. afford 42. A. refund B. cover C. lend D. charge 43. A. trusted B. invited C. supported D. persuaded 44. A. tested B. awarded C. encouraged D. registered 45. A. encounter B. example C. job D. game 46. A. educated B. disabled C. gifted D. homeless 47. A. set up B. competed with C. partnered with D. called up 48. A. immediately B. finally C. accidentally D. regularly 49. A. code B. target C. sign D. mother 50. A. allowed B. protected C. praised D. involved 51. A. expanded B. compared C. completed D. evaluated 52. A. submitted B. displayed C. created D. discussed 53. A. light B. success C. faith D. peace 54. A. finish B. continue C. improve D. receive 55. A. wisdom B. gratitude C. kindness D. courage 【答案】41. D 42. B 43. A 44. D 45. A 46. B 47. C 48. D 49. C 50. D 51. A 52. B 53. A 54. B 55. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了在农村旅行时，作者资助负担不起学费的小姐妹上学，受此启发发起“希望工程”支持残疾儿童，后来扩大项目推出“希望之光”项目，让贫困儿童学艺术，作者打算继续这份工作，希望自己帮助的人有一天会把善意和希望传递给别人。 【41题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她们明亮的眼睛和欢快的微笑引起了我的注意，当我得知她们的家庭负担不起她们上学的费用时，我决定帮助她们。A. help帮助；B. agree同意；C. bear忍受；D. afford负担得起。根据下文“I decided to help”可知，作者决定帮助她们，因此她们的家庭应该是负担不起她们上学的费用。故选D。 【42题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我提出支付她们的学费，并安排第二天再和她们见面。A. refund退款；B. cover支付；C. lend借出；D. charge收费。根据上文“I decided to help”可知，作者决定帮助她们，因此是提出支付她们的学费。故选B。 【43题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：经过一番犹豫，她们的家人相信了我，几天后，姐妹俩就在学校登记入学了。A. trusted信任；B. invited邀请；C. supported支持；D. persuaded说服。根据上文“I decided to help. I offered to ___2___ their school fees and arranged to meet them again the next day.”可知，作者提出帮助她们上学，结合作者是个来旅行的陌生人可推知，这家人是在犹豫之后，才相信了作者。故选A。 【44题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：经过一番犹豫，她们的家人相信了我，几天后，姐妹俩就在学校登记入学了。A. tested测试；B. awarded授予；C. encouraged鼓励；D. registered登记。根据上文“when I learned that their family couldn’t ___1___ to send them to school, I decided to help”可知，两个女孩无法上学，作者提供了帮助，因此她们是在学校登记入学。故选D。 【45题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这一遭遇启发我发起了“希望工程”，一个长期支持残疾儿童的福利项目。A. encounter遭遇；B. example例子；C. job工作；D. game游戏。根据上一段叙述的作者在旅行时遇到两姐妹，资助她们上学可知，这里指前文的这一遭遇。故选A。 【46题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这一遭遇启发我发起了“希望工程”，一个长期支持残疾儿童的福利项目。A. educated受过教育的；B. disabled残疾的；C. gifted有天赋的；D. homeless无家可归的。根据下文“a center for children with hearing problems”可知，作者帮助的是有听力问题的儿童，因此这是一个长期支持残疾儿童的福利项目。故选B。 【47题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：通过这一倡议，我与一家听力问题儿童中心合作，双方都提供物质支持和情感陪伴。A. set up建立；B. competed with与……竞争；C. partnered with与……合作；D. called up召集。根据上文“This ___5___ inspired me to launch “Hope Project””和下文“a center for children with hearing problems, both sides offering material support and emotional companionship”可推知，发起“希望工程”，希望做好事的作者应该是和这家中心合作，都提供物质支持和情感陪伴。故选C。 【48题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我定期去看望孩子们，带着礼物，通过游戏和手语与他们共度时光。A. immediately立刻；B. finally最终；C. accidentally偶然地；D. regularly定期地。根据上文“both sides offering material support and emotional companionship”可知，双方都提供物质支持和情感陪伴，因此作者是定期去看望孩子们。故选D。 【49题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我定期去看望孩子们，带着礼物，通过游戏和手语与他们共度时光。A. code代码；B. target目标；C. sign手势；D. mother母亲。根据上文“a center for children with hearing problems”可知，这些儿童有听力问题，因此作者是通过手语与他们共度时光，短语sign language意为“手语”。故选C。 【50题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我自己的孩子也参与其中，因为我们鼓励其他人通过帮助有需要的人来“把爱传出去”。A. allowed允许；B. protected保护；C. praised表扬；D. involved使参与。根据下文“as we encourage others to “Pay It Forward” by helping someone else in need”可知，作者鼓励其他人通过帮助有需要的人来“把爱传出去”，因此会让自己的孩子也参与其中。故选D。 【51题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：2023年，我扩大了这个项目，推出了“希望之光”项目，让贫困儿童有机会参加艺术课程。A. expanded扩大；B. compared比较；C. completed完成；D. evaluated评估。根据下文“the project with the “Lights of Hope” program, which offered needy children the chance to attend art classes”可推知，作者是扩大了原本的项目，推出新的项目，开展新的活动。故选A。 【52题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们的创意作品最终在一个特别展览中展出。A. submitted提交；B. displayed展示；C. created创造；D. discussed讨论。根据下文“in a special exhibition”可推知，这群孩子的创意作品是在一个特别展览中展出。故选B。 【53题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在那里住了很多年，我亲眼目睹了爱的小小举动如何给最黑暗的处境带来光明。A. light光；B. success成功；C. faith信念；D. peace和平。根据下文“to even the darkest situations”可推知，爱的小小举动给最黑暗的处境带来的应该是光明。故选A。 【54题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的目标是继续这项工作，希望我帮助的人有一天会把善意和希望传递给别人。A. finish完成；B. continue继续；C. improve提高；D. receive收到。根据下文“hoping that those I help will one day pass on the ___15___ and hope to others”可知，作者希望自己所帮助的人可以把希望传递给别人，因此其目标是继续这项工作。故选B。 【55题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我目标是继续这项工作，希望我帮助的人有一天会把善意和希望传递给别人。A. wisdom智慧；B. gratitude感激；C. kindness善意；D. courage勇气。根据上文“small acts of love”可知，作者希望自己所帮助的人传递的是爱的举动后的那份善意。故选C。 第二节(共10小题: 每小题1.5分， 满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Time to Upgrade Phone? You Bet! “Is it high time to buy a 5G phone now or should I wait?” this question ____56____ (throw) at me constantly by friends ever since China commercialized 5G last October. First of all, China now has a wide 5G coverage, which makes ____57____ convenient for consumers to use 5G smartphones. Currently, 5G signals are available in some big cities in China, and 5G signals are ___58___ (access) even when people are in subways or shop at malls. Moreover, according to telecom carriers, 5G signals ____59____ (expect) to cover remote villages and towns next year, ____60____ will attract more people to 5G smartphones. At the same time, the prices of 5G data packages are also dropping ____61____ (significant) from the starting price of more than 120 yuan ($18.3) per month at the start of this year to about 90 yuan now, ____62____ (make) the tech affordable for more people to enjoy the 5G service. There are more 5G smartphone models to choose from. Some of them may remain much too expensive ____63____ the cheapest ones cost only 999 yuan. To make more money in this ____64____ (profit) field and bring more convenience to people, China’s big three telecom carriers are making joint efforts to push the development of new 5G-enabled messaging service. So, a 5G smartphone is just _____65_____ click away! Save your hesitation and buy one now! 【答案】56. has been thrown 57. it 58. accessible 59. are expected 60. which 61. significantly 62. making 63. while##although##though 64. profitable 65. a 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了是否到了购买 5G 手机的时机。 【56题详解】 考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：自从去年10月中国实现5G商业化以来，朋友们不断地向我抛出这个问题：“现在是购买5G手机的好时机，还是我应该再等等呢？”根据时间状语从句“ever since China commercialized 5G last October”可知，主句应用现在完成时，且主句主语this question和动词throw之间是被动关系，所以应用现在完成时的被动语态，主语是单数，故填has been thrown。 【57题详解】 考查it用法。句意：首先，中国现在5G覆盖范围广泛，这使得消费者使用5G智能手机很方便。此处为make it+形容词+for sb. to do sth.结构，it作形式宾语，真正的宾语为不定式短语。故填it。 【58题详解】 考查形容词。句意：目前，中国一些大城市已有5G信号，而且即使人们在地铁里或者在商场购物时，也能使用5G信号。空处应用形容词accessible作表语。故填accessible。 【59题详解】 考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：此外，据电信运营商称，预计明年5G信号将覆盖偏远的村庄和城镇，这将吸引更多人使用5G智能手机。句子陈述的是客观情况，用一般现在时，动词expect和主语5G signals之间是被动关系，需用被动语态，主语是复数，be动词用are。故填are expected。 【60题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：此外，据电信运营商称，预计明年5G信号将覆盖偏远村镇，这将吸引更多人使用5G智能手机。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是前面整个句子，关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which引导。故填which。 【61题详解】 考查副词。句意：与此同时，5G数据套餐的价格也大幅下降，从今年年初每月120多元（18.3美元）的起价降至现在的大约90元，这使得更多人能够负担得起这项技术，享受5G服务。空处应用副词significantly作状语，修饰动词dropping。故填significantly。 【62题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：与此同时，5G数据套餐的价格也大幅下降，从今年年初每月120多元（18.3美元）的起价降至现在的大约90元，这使得更多人能够负担得起这项技术，享受5G服务。空处与前面整个句子之间是主动关系，应用现在分词形式作结果状语，故填making。 【63题详解】 考查连词。句意：其中一些手机可能仍然非常昂贵，而最便宜的手机仅需999元。前面说“Some of them may remain much too expensive(其中一些可能仍然非常昂贵)”，后面说“the cheapest ones cost only 999 yuan(最便宜的仅需999元)”，前后是对比或转折关系，while有 “然而”的意思，although和though都表示“虽然，尽管”，在这里都可以用来连接这两个句子。故填while/although/though。 【64题详解】 考查形容词。句意：为了在这个有利可图的领域赚更多的钱，并给人们带来更多便利，中国的三大电信运营商正在共同努力推动新的5G消息服务的发展。空处应用形容词profitable作定语，修饰名词field。故填profitable。 【65题详解】 考查冠词。句意：所以，一部5G智能手机只需轻轻一点就能拥有！click是可数名词，此处表示泛指，且click发音以辅音音素开头，需用不定冠词a修饰。故填a。 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) 66. 假如你是李华，3月20日你们全班参观了市博物馆。请为学校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括： 1.参加人员，时间； 2.活动内容； 3.活动反响。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 A Visit to the City Museum _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】A Visit to the City Museum On March 20th, all the students in Class 7, Grade 3 paid a visit to the city museum, which turned out to be a rewarding and productive journey. With the guidance of the museum staff, the students walked from one exhibition hall to another, appreciating the delicate art works made by our ancestors with keen interest. They were also lucky enough to get involved in a hands-on activity where they practiced some traditional crafts. This immersive experience was highly spoken of by every student, who gained a deeper insight into magnificent Chinese culture and consequently took more pride in our time-honored civilization. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达是一篇应用文。要求考生为学校英文报写一篇报道，介绍全班参观市博物馆的情况。 【详解】1.词汇积累 值得的：rewarding→worthwhile 指导：guidance→instruction 幸运的：lucky→fortunate 获得：gain→obtain 2.句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：With the guidance of the museum staff, the students walked from one exhibition hall to another, appreciating the delicate art works made by our ancestors with keen interest. 拓展句：With the guidance of the museum staff, the students walked from one exhibition hall to another, appreciating the delicate art works which was made by our ancestors with keen interest. 【点睛】[高分句型1] They were also lucky enough to get involved in a hands-on activity where they practiced some traditional crafts.（运用了where引导限制性定语从句） [高分句型2] With the guidance of the museum staff, the students walked from one exhibition hall to another, appreciating the delicate art works made by our ancestors with keen interest.（运用了现在分词短语作状语，过去分词作后置定语） 第二节 读后续写（满分25分） 67. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 One weekend in July，Jane and her husband，Tom，had driven three hours to camp overnight by a lake in the forest．Unfortunately，on the way an unpleasant subject came up and they started to quarrel．By the time they reached the lake，Jane was so angry that she said to Tom，“I’m going to find a better spot for us to camp”and walked away． With no path to follow，Jane just walked on for quite a long time．After she had climbed to a high place，she turned around，hoping to see the lake．To her surprise，she saw nothing but forest and，far beyond，a snow-capped mountain top．She suddenly realized that she was lost． “Tom！”she cried．“Help！” No reply．If only she had not left her mobile phone in that bag with Tom．Jane kept moving，but the farther she walked，the more confused she became．As night was beginning to fall，Jane was so tired that she had to stop for the night．Lying awake in the dark，Jane wanted very much to be with Tom and her family．She wanted to hold him and tell him how much she loved him． Jane rose at the break of day，hungry and thirsty．She could hear water trickling（滴落）somewhere at a distance．Quickly she followed the sound to a stream．To her great joy，she also saw some berry bushes．She drank and ate a few berries．Never in her life had she tasted anything better．Feeling stronger now，Jane began to walk along the stream and hope it would lead her to the lake． As she picked her way carefully along the stream，Jane heard a helicopter．Is that for me？Unfortunately，the trees made it impossible for people to see her from above．A few minutes later， another helicopter flew overhead．Jane took off her yellow blouse，thinking that she should go to an open area and flag them if they came back again． 注意： 1．所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2．至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语 3．续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好； 4．续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。 Paragraph 1： But no more helicopters came and it was getting dark again． ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2： It was daybreak when Jane woke up． ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Paragraph 1： But no more helicopters came and it was getting dark again．Amid the dreadful darkness，strange sounds of wild beasts were heard．“If it weren’t for that stupid quarrel，I wouldn’t be trapped here，”she thought to herself，regretful tears clouding her eyes．Surrounded by the fear and tiredness，Jane felt exhausted and finally slid into sleep．“Tom，is that you？”she murmured．“Tom，hep！”In her dream，she saw a man extending his arms towards her at a distance． Paragraph 2： It was daybreak when Jane woke up．After a washing，Jane continued to force her way ahead．In the boundless search，she found it impossible to find a way out，which threw her into desperation．Fortunately，a helicopter flew overhead just at that moment．In no time did Jane rush to the rock and climb onto it．She waved her yellow blouse madly to the passing helicopter．To her great joy，this time，the helicopter spotted her．The moment Jane was reunited with her husband，her tears clouded her vision．They hugged each other tightly in the warm light of the setting sun． 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇读后续写。 【详解】通过阅读所给文章可知，文章讲述了七月一个周末，Jane和她的丈夫Tom在森林露营，因为一个不愉快的话题争吵，最后Jane出走迷路的故事。 续写部分分为两段，第一段开头是：但是没有更多的直升机来了，天又黑了。所以后文应该是讲述天黑后Jane在森林中的感受，她反思着和Tom的争吵，后悔的泪水模糊了她的双眼。Jane被恐惧和疲劳包围着，感到筋疲力尽，最后睡着了。第二段开头是：Jane醒来时天已经亮了。本段应当写Jane天亮后继续找路，最后被一架直升机营救最终和丈夫团圆的事情。 续写时要求使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语增加了写作难度，我们要熟悉所给划线词语，恰当的时候加以运用。最后还要注意所续写短文的词数应为150左右；续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。按要求完成写作任务。 【点睛】本文描写详略得当，使用了高级词汇和高级句子。如：be trapped，slid into，to one’s great joy等高级词汇；过去分词的运用Surrounded by the fear and tiredness, Jane felt exhausted and finally slid into sleep.；非限定性定语从句In the boundless search, she found it impossible to find a way out, which threw her into desperation等高级句式。 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024级高一年级下学期期中学情检测（英语） 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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What has Amy brought back? A. The milk and eggs. B. The bread and butter. C. The butter and eggs. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What would the woman like to do in the new year? A. Master photography. B. Do volunteer work. C. Start a business. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Who is probably the man? A. A reporter. B. An athlete. C. A coach. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers talking about? A. A machine. B. Energy bills. C. A kitchen. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What challenge does the man face? A. Setting up a new project. B. Collecting customer feedback. C. Balancing creativity with deadlines. 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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What is the woman’s feeling now? A. Anxiety. B. Excitement. C. Disappointment. 7. What major did the woman choose? A. Physics. B. Data Science. C. Engineering. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What was the original price of the running shoes? A. $80. B. $100. C. $120. 9. How will the woman pay? A. By check. B. In cash. C. By card. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. What happened to Kathryn yesterday morning? A. Her project report got lost. B. Her Internet broke down. C. She got bitten by a dog. 11. What has Kathryn done to solve the difficulties of working from home? A. She has attended virtual meetings. B. She has joined online communities. C. She has drawn up her work schedule. 12. How does Kathryn find working from home? A. Overall enjoyable. B. Extremely annoying. C A bit time-wasting. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. What is Sean’s first piece of advice for Tara? A. Adapting to the exam environment in advance. B. Starting her review with her favorite subject. C. Making a detailed study plan. 14. What did Tara do yesterday? A. She reviewed the textbook in the library. B. She read the exam information. C. She talked to her teacher. 15. What does Sean always do right before an exam? A. Write down his worries. B. Organize exam materials. C. Breathe deeply for several minutes. 16. How does Sean sound in the end? A. Nervous. B. Grateful. C. Encouraging. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. Who became the first player under 9 to beat a grandmaster? A. Leonid Ivanovic. B. Ashwath Kaushik. C. Jacek Stopa. 18. Where was Ashwath Kaushik born? A. In Singapore. B. In Switzerland. C. In India. 19. When did Ashwath Kaushik start playing chess? A. When he was 2. B. When he was 4. C. When he was 6. 20. Why does Ashwath Kaushik like playing chess? A. It enables him to make friends more easily. B It helps improve his thinking ability. C. It lets him spend quality time with his family. 第二部分 阅读（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 A trip to the capital wouldn't be complete without seeing the following attractions in London. The London Eye (Tickets from £24.50) Explore London from above on the London Eye. Your ticket includes a 30-minute flight with breathtaking views over London as well as an amazing 4D experience. Book ahead to save money and skip most of the queues with a fast-track entry ticket. Tower of London (Tickets from £25) Hear the many stories of the Tower of London on a Yeoman Warder (Beefeater) tour. See the famous Crown Jewels, the White Tower and find out what it was like to be a prisoner in the Tower of London. Kidzania London (Tickets from £18.50) Test out a range of professions and activities including journalism, animal care, cabin crew and tour guiding at KidZania London. Work to earn KidZos and save them for next time or spend them in the Airport Shop. Great for kids to learn and have fun. The Royal Observatory Greenwich (Tickets from £16) Visit the home of time and explore outer space at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich. See and stand astride the Prime Meridian line (子午线), the reference point for Greenwich Mean Time. Learn about the history of longitude (经线), touch a piece of rock from outer space, and enjoy amazing views over London. Coronavirus information: London is currently subject to a four-week national lockdown from 5 November, which means attractions are temporarily closed. You can still book tickets in advance ready for when they reopen with social distancing and other safety measures in place. Cycle or walk to these attractions where possible. 21. What can you do when visiting the London Eye? A. Spend £24.50 at the most. B. Buy the ticket on your arrival. C. Get a special entry ticket to save time. D Pay extra money to enjoy the 30-minute flight. 22. What is special about Kidzania London? A. It combines learning with entertainment. B. It enables visitors to have a good view of London. C. It offers visitors an experience of being a prisoner. D. It is not influenced during the four-week lockdown. 23. Which attraction will you choose if you are interested in natural science? A. The London Eye. B. Tower of London. C. Kidzania London. D. The Royal Observatory Greenwich B A six-year-old longing to keep a unicorn (独角兽) in her backyard figured she’d get the hard part out of the way first. Last November, Madeline wrote a letter to the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control with a straightforward request. “Dear LA County, I would like your approval if I can have a unicorn in my backyard if I can find one. Please send me a letter in response.” Director Mayeda replied two weeks later. The department does in fact license unicorns, she said, under certain conditions. Those include polishing the unicorn’s horn at least once a month with a soft cloth, feeding it watermelon at least once a week, covering it with only sparkles and giving it regular access to sunlight, moonbeams and rainbows. And, because unicorns are indeed very rare to find, the department is also giving Madeline a toy unicorn to keep her company during her search, as a token of appreciation. “It is always rewarding to hear from young people who thoughtfully consider the requirements of providing a loving home for animals,” Mayeda wrote in the letter. “I like your sense of responsible pet ownership to seek permission in advance to keep a unicorn in Los Angeles County.” Mayeda told the Washington Post that this is the first time the department has received a request for a license for a unicorn or any mythical creature. They were impressed with the first-grader for wanting to ask permission in the first place, and doing her research to work out how to go about that. She and her colleagues deal with a lot of “life-and-death” issues on the job, whether that’s seeing cases of animal abuse or animals hurting people or making decisions about having to put down dangerous or sick animals. So Madeline’s letter has considerably brightened their spirits, and she is due to visit the department this week to discuss her unicorn license application. Safe to say, she’s in for a magical surprise. 24. Why did Madeline write the letter? A. To apply to visit a unicorn. B. To ask permission to keep a pet. C. To learn to provide animal care. D. To figure out how to find a unicorn. 25. What can we learn from paragraph 3? A. Her application was disapproved. B. She was presented with a live unicorn. C. Requirements should be met for the license. D. Guidance was given for her search. 26. Which of the following best describes Mayeda? A. Generous. B. Easy-going. C. Mean. D. Thoughtful. 27. Why does the department think the letter “has brightened their spirits”? A Because they are touched with the girl’s deeds. B. Because animal protection is a life-and-death issue. C. Because they are worn out with their daily work. D. Because it is the first application letter for a pet. C A prehistoric fossil uncovered in Antarctica could be the oldest modern bird ever found and an ancestor of today’s ducks and geese. The discovery could help scientists continue piecing together the long evolutionary history of birds. The nearly complete bird skull is about 69 million years old. Called Vegavis iaai, it belongs to a species of waterfowl (birds that include ducks, geese, and swans) that lived at the same time as dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex. Only the duck-like species survived when all dinosaurs that were not avian died out about 66 million years ago. The mystery of Vegavis iaai began in 1993, when researchers discovered the fossil of a bird on Vega Island in Antarctica. It did not have a skull, which made it difficult to fully identify. Julia Clarke, a paleontologist (scientist who studies fossils) at the University of Texas, Austin, was one of the scientists who found the first fossil. She thought it was related to modern waterfowl but couldn’t prove that without the creature’s skull. Then, in 2011, researchers found a skull on Vega Island. They recently confirmed that it was a match for the skeleton from 1993, which provided an opportunity to determine whether Vegavis iaai was connected to today’s ducks and geese. The researchers created a digital 3D model of the Vegavis iaai skull, which showed that its brain was shaped like the brains of today’s ducks and geese. However, it had a long, narrow beak and powerful jaw muscles that made it different from waterfowl and more like modern birds that dive and catch fish. Despite the range of characteristics, the study’s authors believe Vegavis iaai is related to today’s waterfowl. “It’s exactly the kind of thing we need to help fill in an evolutionary gap” Christopher Torres, a co-author of the new study, told The New York Times. Other scientists are not convinced, however, and argue that more fossils of the species are needed to fully confirm the findings. Torres and his colleagues understand that there is more work to be done to support their findings and that their conclusions are controversial. “Few birds are as likely to start as many arguments among paleontologists as Vegavis.” Torres told Science News. 28. What does the underlined word “avian” in Paragraph 2 most likely mean? A. Related to water. B. Related to birds. C. Similar to dinosaurs. D. Related to fish. 29. Why is the discovery in 1993 mentioned? A. To explain the challenges in confirming the identity of Vegavis iaai. B. To describe the process of fossil preservation in Antarctica. C. To highlight Julia Clarke’s contributions to paleontology. D. To introduce the final conclusion about Vegavis iaai’s evolution. 30. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A. The 1993 fossil included a complete skull. B. Vegavis iaai lived only after the extinction of all dinosaurs. C. The study’s conclusions are widely accepted by all scientists. D. Vegavis iaai had a brain shape similar to modern fish-catching birds. 31. What will the follow-up study probably focus on? A. Creating more 3D models of ancient bird brains. B. Studying the impact of dinosaur extinction on waterfowl. C Finding more fossils of Vegavis iaai to confirm its relationship to modern birds. D. Analyzing the differences in jaw muscles between Vegavis iaai and diving birds. D You have probably heard of the Fermi Paradox (费米悖论) . Given the high probability that alien (外星人) life exists out there in the universe, why has nobody got in touch yet? Answers to the paradox range from the optimistic to the downright frightening. It could be that we simply haven’t sent out our own traceable signatures for aliens to find us yet. Or it could be that no aliens will ever make it to the point where they are able to make contact with other species. In Three Body Problem, Cixin Liu’s science fiction, he describes the universe as a dark forest, where each alien society is like a fearful, armed hunter cautiously moving forth. If that hunter finds other life, he is left with the safest course of action: to wipe out any other lifeforms before they can do the same to him. Being fearful contributes to humans’ development. Our caution may save our lives when facing a genuine threat. “Take the initiative in the competition, and you may sleep more securely while getting extra resources,” says Seth Shostak, a senior astronomer. Thankfully, the Dark Forest has lots of issues that are difficult to resolve — the most obvious being that it’s extremely difficult to hide a technologically advanced world. “We’ve never given the slightest thought to turning off all the radars (雷达) and going completely silent because it might be dangerous,” says Shostak. The forest theory also falls apart when you consider the true nature of the universe. “The distances between planets are likely to be so vast that the idea that they would feel the need to attack one another seems odd. Even if they fear each other, the expanse means that they wouldn’t likely need to compete for the near-limitless resources,” says Shostak. That doesn’t necessarily mean that the Dark Forest theory is a nonstarter. Addressing the holes in the theory requires adding up the terror factor. Suppose that a technological civilization is going from star to star destroying any sign of life whenever planets with life or technology are found. We don’t see them because they’re not there. That’s the really scary thing. 32. What do we know about the Fermi Paradox? A. It denies aliens’ existence. B. It is studied thoroughly. C. Its answers vary considerably. D. Its answers are similar. 33. What can be inferred from Shostak’s words in Paragraph 4? A. Fear is deadly. B. Attacks are risky. C. Fear dominates humans’ development. D. Attacks has survival value. 34. Which factor challenges the Dark Forest theory according to Shostak? A. Aliens may not understand human culture. B. The vastness of space makes conflicts less likely. C. Advanced civilizations tend to compete for survival. D. Competition for resources could become more serious. 35. Why does the author make the assumption in the last paragraph? A. To prove aliens are scary. B. To find holes in the theory. C. To add to horrible atmosphere. D. To warn us of the potential threat. 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。 In the animal kingdom, parents adopt babies that aren’t their own, and even other species. Why do they do it? For foster(领养) parents, there are huge costs, with no promise of passing on genes. ____36____, because it seems to be wholly altruistic(利他主义的). But this makes it especially confusing in animals, who do not have the cultural influences we do. One of the most striking places to see adoption in the animal kingdom is AnoNuevo Island, rising from the sea less than one kilometer off the rocky California coast. ____37____ From 1976, scientist Marianne Riedman studied adoption among the seals and why it was happening. It’s a crowed beach, with high tides and rough surf, which explains why many little seals each year were separated from their mothers at least once, some permanently. The researchers counted a total of 572 adopted little seals over the course. Interestingly, some adult seals were likely than others to become foster parents. For one thing, all the foster parents were female. ____38____ Yet among females, the most common foster seal was a mother who had lost her own child. Why might this be? One possible reason is that adoption helped these females reproduce later on. Regular nursing may cause them to give ovulation(排卵). ____39____ Another possibility is that mothers are prepared to care for their children immediately following birth. ____40____ the motivation towards care may be so great that they redirect their attention onto other unrelated little animals. A. Considering the absence of their own young B. Scientists have long been interested in adoption C. Once a year, it is home to hundreds of northern elephant seals to give birth D. Because those poor little seals can meet the seals of their own size in the foster family E. That’s unsurprising, for what drives these poor little seals to seek out care is the need to nurse F. In turn it could make a female more likely to give birth to her own child the following season G. Only in this way can the species go on keeping its unity and power to fight against the danger 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。 While traveling in the countryside in September 2020, I met two young sisters sitting in a tricycle with their father, a local driver. Their bright eyes and cheerful smiles caught my attention, and when I learned that their family couldn’t ___41___ to send them to school, I decided to help. I offered to ___42___ their school fees and arranged to meet them again the next day. After some hesitation, their family ___43___ me, and within days, the sisters were ___44___ in school. This ___45___ inspired me to launch “Hope Project”, a long-term welfare project aimed at supporting ___46___ children. Through this initiative, I ___47___ a center for children with hearing problems, both sides offering material support and emotional companionship. I ___48___ visit the children, bringing gifts and spending time with them through games and ___49___ language. My own children are ____50____ too, as we encourage others to “Pay It Forward” by helping someone else in need. In 2023, I ____51____ the project with the “Lights of Hope” program, which offered needy children the chance to attend art classes. Their creative artworks were eventually ____52____ in a special exhibition. Having lived there for many years, I’ve seen firsthand how small acts of love can bring ____53____ to even the darkest situations. My goal is to ____54____ this work, hoping that those I help will one day pass on the ____55____ and hope to others. 41. A. help B. agree C. bear D. afford 42. A. refund B. cover C. lend D. charge 43. A. trusted B. invited C. supported D. persuaded 44. A. tested B. awarded C. encouraged D. registered 45. A. encounter B. example C. job D. game 46. A. educated B. disabled C. gifted D. homeless 47. A. set up B. competed with C. partnered with D. called up 48. A. immediately B. finally C. accidentally D. regularly 49. A. code B. target C. sign D. mother 50. A. allowed B. protected C. praised D. involved 51. A. expanded B. compared C. completed D. evaluated 52. A. submitted B. displayed C. created D. discussed 53. A. light B. success C. faith D. peace 54. A. finish B. continue C. improve D. receive 55. A. wisdom B. gratitude C. kindness D. courage 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。 Time to Upgrade Phone? You Bet! “Is it high time to buy a 5G phone now or should I wait?” this question ____56____ (throw) at me constantly by friends ever since China commercialized 5G last October. First of all, China now has a wide 5G coverage, which makes ____57____ convenient for consumers to use 5G smartphones. Currently, 5G signals are available in some big cities in China, and 5G signals are ___58___ (access) even when people are in subways or shop at malls. Moreover, according to telecom carriers, 5G signals ____59____ (expect) to cover remote villages and towns next year, ____60____ will attract more people to 5G smartphones. At the same time, the prices of 5G data packages are also dropping ____61____ (significant) from the starting price of more than 120 yuan ($18.3) per month at the start of this year to about 90 yuan now, ____62____ (make) the tech affordable for more people to enjoy the 5G service. There are more 5G smartphone models to choose from. Some of them may remain much too expensive ____63____ the cheapest ones cost only 999 yuan. To make more money in this ____64____ (profit) field and bring more convenience to people, China’s big three telecom carriers are making joint efforts to push the development of new 5G-enabled messaging service. So, a 5G smartphone is just _____65_____ click away! Save your hesitation and buy one now! 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) 66. 假如你是李华，3月20日你们全班参观了市博物馆。请为学校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括： 1.参加人员，时间； 2.活动内容； 3.活动反响。 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。 A Visit to the City Museum _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 读后续写（满分25分） 67. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 One weekend in July，Jane and her husband，Tom，had driven three hours to camp overnight by a lake in the forest．Unfortunately，on the way an unpleasant subject came up and they started to quarrel．By the time they reached the lake，Jane was so angry that she said to Tom，“I’m going to find a better spot for us to camp”and walked away． With no path to follow，Jane just walked on for quite a long time．After she had climbed to a high place，she turned around，hoping to see the lake．To her surprise，she saw nothing but forest and，far beyond，a snow-capped mountain top．She suddenly realized that she was lost． “Tom！”she cried．“Help！” No reply．If only she had not left her mobile phone in that bag with Tom．Jane kept moving，but the farther she walked，the more confused she became．As night was beginning to fall，Jane was so tired that she had to stop for the night．Lying awake in the dark，Jane wanted very much to be with Tom and her family．She wanted to hold him and tell him how much she loved him． Jane rose at the break of day，hungry and thirsty．She could hear water trickling（滴落）somewhere at a distance．Quickly she followed the sound to a stream．To her great joy，she also saw some berry bushes．She drank and ate a few berries．Never in her life had she tasted anything better．Feeling stronger now，Jane began to walk along the stream and hope it would lead her to the lake． As she picked her way carefully along the stream，Jane heard a helicopter．Is that for me？Unfortunately，the trees made it impossible for people to see her from above．A few minutes later， another helicopter flew overhead．Jane took off her yellow blouse，thinking that she should go to an open area and flag them if they came back again． 注意： 1．所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2．至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语 3．续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好； 4．续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。 Paragraph 1： But no more helicopters came and it was getting dark again． ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2： It was daybreak when Jane woke up． ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$