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高2023级高二下期期中考试 英语学科试题 本试卷分Ⅰ卷和Ⅱ卷两部分，共12页，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 第Ⅰ卷 第一部分 听力（共两节；满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What's the woman's favorite food in the restaurant? A. The fish. B. The cake. C. The dessert. 2. Where does the woman want to get married? A. In a church. B. In the open air. C. In a country house. 3 Why does the woman want to sit beside the driver? A. To enjoy a good view. B. To accompany the driver. C. To take the most comfortable seat. 4. What does the woman think of the building of the hospital? A. It is a waste of time. B. It is a tough task. C. It should have been done earlier. 5. What is the woman doing? A. Asking for permission. B. Making a complaint. C. Placing an order. 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Who are the speakers talking about? A. A teacher. B. The woman's sister. C. Anew schoolmate. 7. What docs the person mentioned look like? A. She is quite tall. B. She has straight hair. C. She has dark brown eyes. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. When should the speakers leave to avoid the rush hour? A. At 5:00. B. At 5:30. C. At 6:30. 9. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a restaurant. B. In a store. C. At home. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What did the man speaker study in college? A. Art. B. Medicine. C. Business. 11. What is the man speaker's advice for the woman? A. Exploring more possibilities. B Doing what her father suggests. C. Making a decision as early as possible. 12. What's the relationship between the speakers? A. Neighbors. B. Teacher and student. C. Husband and wife. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What was the woman looking at? A. A list of restaurants. B. A map of a city. C. A schedule of activities. 14. What can we learn about the woman? A. She is new to the city. B. She is a friend of the man's. C. She likes the weather in the city. 15. What day is it? A. Friday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday. 16. What is the man like? A. Kind-hearted. B. Curious. C. Honest. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the speech mainly about? A. How to climb. B. An interview with climbers. C. Climbing Mount Everest. 18. What was the speaker's job before becoming a mountaineer? A. A reporter. B. A photographer. C. An engineer. 19. Which was the hardest for the speaker about climbing? A. Overcoming fears. B. Giving up her job. C. Training at a gym. 20. What did the speaker bring with her on her second trip? A. Fuel. B. A camera. C. A toothbrush. 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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Nairobi National Park Tour Overview Spot free-roaming wildlife on a Nairobi National Park game drive in an open-top vehicle. An early-morning departure (出发) means cooler temperatures and the chance to see the animals when they’re most active, resting on grassy plains. •Get a real safari experience on a half-day tour from Nairobi •Visit a national park that’s home to rhinos, lions, giraffes, and more •Airport drop-off option saves you a separate trip upon departure •Convenient pickup and drop-off at Nairobi hotels Tour Prices Travellers 2 - 3 travellers 4 - 5 travellers Jan. - Mar., Oct. - Dec. $59 / per person $54 / per person Apr. - Jun. $69 / per person $64 / per person Jul. - Sep. $79 / per person $74 / per person What’s Included √ Bottled water √ Local guide √ Hotel pickup and drop-off √ Drive in an open-roofed vehicle for game views Optional $25 / per person Boat ride $30 / per person Balloon Travel Additional Info •Confirmation will be received at time of booking. •Wheelchairs are not accessible. •Children must be accompanied by at least an adult. •Kids under 5 must sit on laps. •This tour will have a maximum of 15 travellers. 1. How much should a couple pay altogether if they travel in October? A. $108. B. $118. C. $138. D. $158. 2. Which of the following will require an extra charge? A. Balloon rides. B. Pickup service. C. Local guide service. D. Bottled water on the trip. 3. Whom is the tour targeted at? A People who rely on wheelchairs. B. People who love sightseeing in the city. C. People who have a passion for wild animals. D. People who plan a 2-day trip to Nairobi National Park. B In 2018, 12-year-old Damian Earley was walking his dog when he noticed garbage cans knocked over by the wind, spilling trash onto the streets of his Columbus neighborhood. Disturbed by the environmental damage, he was inspired to create The Garbage Lot, a heavy platform with a locking mechanism to keep trash cans upright (直立). His invention won the “Industry Innovator Award” at Ohio’s Invention Convention and later earned first place at the national level. Damian’s path as an inventor was shaped by his participation in the Ohio Invention League (the OIL), a nonprofit that provides free STEM education to K-12 students. Through hands-on invention competitions, he learned to “sell” his invention to judges. Writing and crafting his presentation helped sharpen his communication skills and practice entrepreneurship (创业), which are crucial for the future employment market where students will likely work in jobs that have not yet been created. Damian’s teachers, particularly Sarah Priebe, admired his strong work ethic. She recalled Damian’s exceptional oral presentation in eighth grade, “You can tell he put a lot of time and practice into it. Many gifted students don’t seem to need to work as hard to excel at school, but he is always engaged and ready.” Elena and Zavier, Damian’s siblings, followed in his footsteps, creating their own inventions and receiving awards. Elena, 14, developed a device to remove bad smells from washing machines, while 11-year-old Zavier invented a drone for people with limited mobility. Their father, Matt, shared that watching the invention process take place had changed how he addressed issues in his vinyl records (黑胶唱片) business. 4. What drove Damian to create The Garbage Lot? A. His attention to neighborhood safety. B. The mess caused by fallen trash cans. C. His interest in environmental science. D. The need for an invention competition. 5. How does the OIL program prepare students for future jobs? A. By providing paid STEM education. B. By creating jobs that haven’t existed. C. By promoting entrepreneurial thinking. D. By selling invention presentation skills. 6. What quality of Damian impressed his teachers? A. Commitment. B. Intelligence. C. Curiosity. D. Leadership. 7. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. A Family of Inventors. B. From Inspired to Inspiring. C. Solving Problems with OIL. D. Turning Trash into Treasure. C Automation(自动化)is increasingly affecting many fields, causing debates like“Are Robots Coming for Your Job?” While many believe that creativity and artistic taste remain unique to human beings, advances in artificial intelligence(AI,人工智能)challenge this idea. For example, at Rutgers University's Art and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, AI has been developed to produce beautiful, original paintings. Similarly, Amper Music offers AI-driven music creation services. Users can choose the instruments, speed, and length of the piece, and the software produces an original piece that is also "performed"and "mixed"by AI. Amper's software is great at creating background music suitable for reality TV shows, online videos, and student films. It focuses on the market for ready-made music.These Al-created art and music are polished and attractive, but they raise important questions: What is the value of art when it can be produced in large quantities without human effort? Consider the Mona Lisa: its value comes partly from its scarcity — there is only one original. In contrast, Amper can create a new high-quality music piece every time you click, and Elgammal's AI painter can produce thousands of unique artworks rapidly. This situation creates a mixed world where art remains unique yet easily produced.It makes us wonder whether people should pay for such works and what their prices should be. This issue is real, not imaginary. Spotify recently attracted AI researcher Francois Pachet, who used to work at Sony, to develop tools for human composers(作曲家).However, there have been reports that Spotify's playlists included music from artists who don't actually exist, possibly allowing Spotify to avoid paying royalties (版税).While Spotify says the tracks were created by real people using fake(假的)names, there are still worries about whether AI could be used to produce free music,which could harm human musicians. As machines and technology start to replace many jobs even creative fields like art and music are affected. This raises questions about the need for rules or groups to protect artists and whether society will continue to value human-made art more than machine-made creations. Ultimately, we must consider the effects of AI in art and music—who should get recognition when an AI-created piece wins awards like the Grammys? 8. What challenges the idea that creativity and artistic taste are unique to human beings? A. Robots doing physical tasks. B. AI making progress. C. Robots learning to debate. D. AI knowing painting. 9. What does the underlined word"scarcity"in paragraph 4 mean? A. Having high quality. B. Being extremely hard to get. C. Having natural beauty. D. Being impossible to copy 10. What does Francois Pachet do at Spotify? A. Creating playlists. B. Producing free music. C. Paying royalties. D. Creating tools to help musicians. 11. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about? A. Confidence of humans'artistic ability B. Ways to promote AI-created art. C. Concerns about using AI in creative fields. D. The need for AI with human feelings. D The San Diego Zoo is celebrating an extreme rare event: the arrival of 41 Indian narrow-headed soft shellturtles. This is the first time the species, which is native to South Asia, has been successfully bred (繁殖) in North American. The turtles typically live at the bottom of deep rivers and streams in northern India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Adults can grow up to 3.6 foot long and weigh as much as 440 pounds. During monsoon (季风) months in central India and dry months in other regions, the turtles lay up to 190 eggs in a nest on the beach and cover it with dirt to protect the eggs. When the babies hatch, they can fit in a person’s palm, at 1.5 inches long. The San Diego Zoo got its first two Indian narrow-headed softshell turtles in 1997. The zoo planned to breed them and hoped to learn more about the species, whose numbers had begun to drop due to pollution, destruction of their habitats, and capture by humans for their eggs, meat, or use as pets. The species is listed as endangered, and researchers don't know how many remain in the wild. After learning that it only had female turtles, the zoo added a male to the habitat in 2001. Staff have been waiting for over 20 years to see if the turtles would breed. This summer, zookeepers found four nests in the enclosure. They hatched 11 turtles in August. Then, in September, staff members found 30 more tiny turtles in a nest they hadn’t noticed. “They are kind of cute,” said Kim Gray, head of the zoo. The babies were moved to an indoor habitat where they can be protected and studied. The zoo plans to give about a half of the baby turtles to other zoos and aquariums that want to help protect the species. “This is a thrilling moment for us,” Gray said, “and a big step forward in the preservation of this species.” 12. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A. The importance of protecting the turtles. B. The living environment of the turtles. C. The major stages of the turtles’ growth. D. A general description of the turtles. 13. What factor has contributed to the drop in turtles’ numbers? A. The serious lack of food. B. The slow process of growth. C. The heavy loss of habitats. D. The illegal-trade for profits. 14. What is Kim Gray’s attitude towards the protection of the turtles? A. Positive. B. Concerned. C. Dissatisfied. D. Doubtful. 15. What’s the purpose of this article? A. To describe the physical characteristics of Indian narrow-headed softshell turtles. B. To explain why the Indian narrow-headed softshell turtles are endangered. C. To report the successful breeding of Indian narrow-headed softshell turtles in North America. D. To discuss the San Diego Zoo’s efforts in protecting various endangered species. 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。 When was the last time you had to memorize a phone number? The chances are that it has been years, given that you can simply use your digital devices to memorize that number for you. In a world of digital information, a new phenomenon “digital amnesia”, which refers to the loss of our brains’ ability to remember information as we become dependent on technology to get data, is starting to spread across the country. ___16___. Establish a screen-free day Start choosing one day of the week to put away your digital devices. If you need something to wake you up, avoid using your phone, as it’ll likely stimulate you to check your messages before you’re even stepping out of bed. ___17___. ____18____ Instead of depending on your phone, set out to design a reliable workout plan, which uses printed instructions to train your memory. There are several techniques you can use, but whichever ones you choose, physical paper is the key. It allows you to exercise your brain to find the answer within the pages themselves, rather than turning to your phone for help. Simplify your digital life There is no denying that digital devices have made our lives extremely convenient. ___19___. Although we can try to avoid using digital devices, it is undeniable that we will need them for certain tasks. Simplifying your digital life can help address digital amnesia. Removing what is not necessary can help you be less dependent on your devices. ____20____. It can be a very effective tool, but its usefulness, or uselessness, entirely depends on your attitude. You have to learn how to use it correctly so that it doesn’t take over. A Exercise your memory B. Stick to a practical plan C. Luckily, there are ways you can take to deal with it D. It can help you improve work efficiency and get organized E. By not staring at your devices, you’ll give your brain a break F. However, they can be harmful to our mental health and productivity G. Despite the so-called digital amnesia, technology does have its place in our lives 第Ⅱ卷 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。 One day when I was approaching several massive creatures I came to a sudden stop. It was well beyond me that these huge animals should be limited by only some ropes. It was ____21____ that the animals could easily escape from these small ropes tied to their legs. However, ____22____, they did not. I spotted a ____23____ close by and wondered why the elephants just ____24____ where they were and had no intention to break away. “Well,” he replied, “as they’re very ____25____, we tie them with the same ____26____ rope and it’s enough to ____27____ them for their age. As they grow up, they’re ____28____ to hold the belief that they can never run away. They think the ropes are bound to ____29____ hold them, so they do not struggle to break free.” I was _____30_____. They could easily move away from their _____31_____ but they felt they couldn’t, so they were _____32_____ right there. In our life, a number of people are _____33_____ with the same wrong self-limiting belief — I’m not excellent enough or why try it if I’m not going to _____34_____ it. However, we shouldn’t _____35_____ our capability, talent and potential. Instead, we should believe in ourselves. After all, we need to change with the times and think outside the box. 21. A. hopeful B. significant C. necessary D. evident 22. A. for some reason B. in that case C. at that moment D. from then on 23. A. doctor B. businessman C. trainer D. waiter 24. A. slept B. relaxed C. ate D. stood 25. A. young B. strong C. ill D. thin 26. A. style B. size C. color D. material 27. A. train B. cheat C. hold D. attract 28. A. conditioned B. taught C. forced D. encouraged 29. A. hardly B. even C. just D. still 30. A. embarrassed B. astonished C. scared D. disappointed 31. A. thoughts B. habitats C. owners D. bonds 32. A. stuck B. protected C. fed D. killed 33. A. relied on B. brought up C. laughed at D. led to 34. A. accept B. trust C. make D. find 35. A. underestimate B. mislead C. overuse D. display 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。 The World Health Organization(WHO) has ____36____ (official) announced a shocking finding about the air we breathe. It has found that almost everyone on Earth breathes unhealthy air. The WHO made ____37____ (it) air quality update ahead of World Health Day on April 7. The update reported that 99 percent of the world's population breathes air ____38____ goes beyond WHO air quality limits. It looked at data from over 6000 cities in 117 nations. People ____39____(live) in lower-and middle-income nations breathe the poorest-quality air. Millions of people die in these countries because of pollution-related diseases. The WHO said: “After surviving a pandemic, it is unacceptable to still have 7 million preventable deaths owing ____40____ air pollution.” The WHO said its report highlighted the need to move away from fossil fuels. It asked governments to do more ____41____ (reduce) levels of air pollution. It said: “Current energy concerns highlight the importance of speeding up the transition to cleaner and ____42____(healthy) energy systems.” It added that high gas prices, energy ____43____ (secure), the dangers of air pollution and climate change mean the world must be less dependent on fossil fuels. The WHO report ____44____ (involve) many recommendations for change. One of these is ____45____ use of clean energy for cooking, heating and lighting. Another is to “build safe and affordable public transport systems and pedestrian-and cycle-friendly networks”. 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 近年来，随着科技发展，电子产品越来越多，学生的汉字书写能力大大降低。假定你是校书法协会的会长，为了让同学们重视书写，写一封倡议书，内容包括： 1. 减少对电子产品的依赖，多动手记笔记； 2. 养成练书法和写日记的习惯。 提示词：电子产品electronic products；书法calligraphy 注意：1. 词数80词左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear fellow students, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Calligraphy Association 第二节（满分25分） 47. 读后续写 Yoghurt It was a rough week. The price of oil skyrocketed as the temperature dropped sharply in Maine. We were looking at a high of eight degrees that week, and I had missed three days of work so my paycheck was going to be lower than normal. I was stressed, to say the least. I shopped strategically, looking for every possible way to cut pennies so I could buy groceries and keep the house warm. My eight-year-old son didn't understand when I told him we were struggling that week. He wanted a special kind of yoghurt, but I didn't have the extra three dollars to buy it for him. It was the kind of yoghurt with a cartoon kid riding a skateboard on the front of the box, and a mere two spoonfuls in each cup. It was the kind of product that wastes a parent's money and makes me hate advertising. I felt guilty as a parent when those big eyes looked at me with confusion, as if to say, “It's just yoghurt. What's the big deal?” So I found a way. I put something back as single mothers often do. He got his yoghurt. On the way driving back from the grocery store, I noticed a homeless man holding a sign by the side of the road. My heart hurt, and I tried not to look at him. I watched people stay away from him on the street and walk by without even meeting his eyes. My son didn't seem to care much, either. I looked at the man closely then — bare hands grasping a piece of cardboard, snot frozen to his face, a worn-out jacket. And there I was struggling because I had to buy oil and groceries. But I decided to help. I pulled over to the man and handed him a five-dollar bill. Paragraph 1: Seeing this, my son became confused and surprised. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: On that day, my son performed an act that most adults wouldn’t have done. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 高2023级高二下期期中考试 英语学科试题 本试卷分Ⅰ卷和Ⅱ卷两部分，共12页，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 第Ⅰ卷 第一部分 听力（共两节；满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What's the woman's favorite food in the restaurant? A. The fish. B. The cake. C. The dessert. 2. Where does the woman want to get married? A. In a church. B. In the open air. C. In a country house. 3. Why does the woman want to sit beside the driver? A To enjoy a good view. B. To accompany the driver. C. To take the most comfortable seat. 4. What does the woman think of the building of the hospital? A. It is a waste of time. B. It is a tough task. C. It should have been done earlier. 5. What is the woman doing? A. Asking for permission. B. Making a complaint. C. Placing an order. 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Who are the speakers talking about? A. A teacher. B. The woman's sister. C. Anew schoolmate. 7. What docs the person mentioned look like? A. She is quite tall. B. She has straight hair. C. She has dark brown eyes. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. When should the speakers leave to avoid the rush hour? A. At 5:00. B. At 5:30. C. At 6:30. 9. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a restaurant. B. In a store. C. At home. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What did the man speaker study in college? A. Art. B. Medicine. C. Business. 11. What is the man speaker's advice for the woman? A. Exploring more possibilities. B. Doing what her father suggests. C. Making a decision as early as possible. 12. What's the relationship between the speakers? A. Neighbors. B. Teacher and student. C. Husband and wife. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What was the woman looking at? A. A list of restaurants. B. A map of a city. C. A schedule of activities. 14. What can we learn about the woman? A. She is new to the city. B. She is a friend of the man's. C. She likes the weather in the city. 15. What day is it? A. Friday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday. 16. What is the man like? A. Kind-hearted. B. Curious. C. Honest. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the speech mainly about? A. How to climb. B. An interview with climbers. C. Climbing Mount Everest. 18. What was the speaker's job before becoming a mountaineer? A. A reporter. B. A photographer. C. An engineer. 19. Which was the hardest for the speaker about climbing? A. Overcoming fears. B. Giving up her job. C. Training at a gym. 20. What did the speaker bring with her on her second trip? A Fuel. B. A camera. C. A toothbrush. 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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Nairobi National Park Tour Overview Spot free-roaming wildlife on a Nairobi National Park game drive in an open-top vehicle. An early-morning departure (出发) means cooler temperatures and the chance to see the animals when they’re most active, resting on grassy plains. •Get a real safari experience on a half-day tour from Nairobi •Visit a national park that’s home to rhinos, lions, giraffes, and more •Airport drop-off option saves you a separate trip upon departure •Convenient pickup and drop-off at Nairobi hotels Tour Prices Travellers 2 - 3 travellers 4 - 5 travellers Jan. - Mar., Oct. - Dec. $59 / per person $54 / per person Apr. - Jun. $69 / per person $64 / per person Jul. - Sep. $79 / per person $74 / per person What’s Included √ Bottled water √ Local guide √ Hotel pickup and drop-off √ Drive in an open-roofed vehicle for game views Optional $25 / per person Boat ride $30 / per person Balloon Travel Additional Info •Confirmation will be received at time of booking. •Wheelchairs are not accessible. •Children must be accompanied by at least an adult. •Kids under 5 must sit on laps. •This tour will have a maximum of 15 travellers. 1. How much should a couple pay altogether if they travel in October? A. $108. B. $118. C. $138. D. $158. 2. Which of the following will require an extra charge? A. Balloon rides. B. Pickup service. C. Local guide service. D. Bottled water on the trip. 3. Whom is the tour targeted at? A. People who rely on wheelchairs. B. People who love sightseeing in the city. C. People who have a passion for wild animals. D. People who plan a 2-day trip to Nairobi National Park. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了内罗毕国家公园之旅的相关信息。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Tour Prices部分“Jan. - Mar., Oct. - Dec.”的“2 - 3 travellers”（2-3名游客）可知，在10月份，如果一对夫妇去游玩的话，每个人的票价是59美元，两个人需付59*2=118美元。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Optional部分可知，Balloon Travel需要额外的30美元。故选A。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。Overview部分提到“Spot free-roaming wildlife on a Nairobi National Park game drive in an open-top vehicle.”（在内罗毕国家公园开着敞篷车，欣赏自由漫游的野生动物）以及“•Get a real safari experience on a half-day tour from Nairobi•Visit a national park that’s home to rhinos, lions, giraffes, and more”（•从内罗毕出发，参加一次真正的野生动物园半日游 •参观国家公园，那里有犀牛、狮子、长颈鹿等动物）由此判断，这个旅游路线是为野生动物热爱者制定的。故选C。 B In 2018, 12-year-old Damian Earley was walking his dog when he noticed garbage cans knocked over by the wind, spilling trash onto the streets of his Columbus neighborhood. Disturbed by the environmental damage, he was inspired to create The Garbage Lot, a heavy platform with a locking mechanism to keep trash cans upright (直立). His invention won the “Industry Innovator Award” at Ohio’s Invention Convention and later earned first place at the national level. Damian’s path as an inventor was shaped by his participation in the Ohio Invention League (the OIL), a nonprofit that provides free STEM education to K-12 students. Through hands-on invention competitions, he learned to “sell” his invention to judges. Writing and crafting his presentation helped sharpen his communication skills and practice entrepreneurship (创业), which are crucial for the future employment market where students will likely work in jobs that have not yet been created. Damian’s teachers, particularly Sarah Priebe, admired his strong work ethic. She recalled Damian’s exceptional oral presentation in eighth grade, “You can tell he put a lot of time and practice into it. Many gifted students don’t seem to need to work as hard to excel at school, but he is always engaged and ready.” Elena and Zavier, Damian’s siblings, followed in his footsteps, creating their own inventions and receiving awards. Elena, 14, developed a device to remove bad smells from washing machines, while 11-year-old Zavier invented a drone for people with limited mobility. Their father, Matt, shared that watching the invention process take place had changed how he addressed issues in his vinyl records (黑胶唱片) business. 4. What drove Damian to create The Garbage Lot? A. His attention to neighborhood safety. B. The mess caused by fallen trash cans. C. His interest in environmental science. D. The need for an invention competition. 5. How does the OIL program prepare students for future jobs? A. By providing paid STEM education. B. By creating jobs that haven’t existed. C. By promoting entrepreneurial thinking. D. By selling invention presentation skills. 6. What quality of Damian impressed his teachers? A. Commitment. B. Intelligence. C. Curiosity. D. Leadership. 7. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. A Family of Inventors. B. From Inspired to Inspiring. C. Solving Problems with OIL. D. Turning Trash into Treasure. 【答案】4. B 5. C 6. A 7. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了12岁的Damian Earley因受到社区环境问题的启发而发明了The Garbage Lot，并在Ohio Invention League (OIL)的支持下取得成功，他的家人也深受启发的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。 根据第一段中“In 2018, 12-year-old Damian Earley was walking his dog when he noticed garbage cans knocked over by the wind, spilling trash onto the streets of his Columbus neighborhood. Disturbed by the environmental damage, he was inspired to create The Garbage Lot, a heavy platform with a locking mechanism to keep trash cans upright (直立). ( 2018年，12岁的Damian Earley在遛狗时注意到垃圾桶被风吹倒，垃圾散落在哥伦布附近的街道上。受到环境破坏的困扰，他受到启发，创造了The Garbage Lot，这是一个带有锁定机制的沉重平台，可以保持垃圾桶直立。)”可知，Damian发明The Garbage Lot的原因是受到倒下垃圾桶导致街道混乱的触动。故选B。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“Through hands-on invention competitions, he learned to “sell” his invention to judges. Writing and crafting his presentation helped sharpen his communication skills and practice entrepreneurship (创业), which are crucial for the future employment market where students will likely work in jobs that have not yet been created. (通过亲身参与发明竞赛，他学会了向评委“推销”自己的发明。撰写和精心制作他的演讲有助于提高他的沟通能力和实践创业精神，这对未来的就业市场至关重要，因为学生们可能会从事尚未创造的工作。)”可知，Ohio Invention League通过培养学生的沟通能力和创业思维，帮助他们为未来可能出现的工作做好准备。故选C。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中““You can tell he put a lot of time and practice into it. Many gifted students don’t seem to need to work as hard to excel at school, but he is always engaged and ready.” (“你可以看出他花了很多时间和练习。许多有天赋的学生似乎不需要像他那样努力学习就能在学校脱颖而出，但他总是很投入，随时准备好。”)”可知，Damian令老师印象深刻的品质是他对工作的专注和投入。故选A。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其最后一段“Elena and Zavier, Damian’s siblings, followed in his footsteps, creating their own inventions and receiving awards. Elena, 14, developed a device to remove bad smells from washing machines, while 11-year-old Zavier invented a drone for people with limited mobility. Their father, Matt, shared that watching the invention process take place had changed how he addressed issues in his vinyl records (黑胶唱片) business. (Damian的兄弟姐妹Elena和Zavier跟随他的脚步，创造了自己的发明并获得了奖项。14岁的Elena发明了一种去除洗衣机异味的装置，11岁的Zavier为行动不便的人发明了一种无人机。他们的父亲Matt分享说，目睹发明过程的发生改变了他处理黑胶唱片业务问题的方式。)”可知，文章主要讲的是12岁的Damian Earley因受到社区环境问题的启发而发明了The Garbage Lot，并在Ohio Invention League (OIL)的支持下取得成功，他的家人也深受启发的故事。故文章最适合的标题是“从受到启发到影响他人”。故选B项。 C Automation(自动化)is increasingly affecting many fields, causing debates like“Are Robots Coming for Your Job?” While many believe that creativity and artistic taste remain unique to human beings, advances in artificial intelligence(AI,人工智能)challenge this idea. For example, at Rutgers University's Art and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, AI has been developed to produce beautiful, original paintings. Similarly, Amper Music offers AI-driven music creation services. Users can choose the instruments, speed, and length of the piece, and the software produces an original piece that is also "performed"and "mixed"by AI. Amper's software is great at creating background music suitable for reality TV shows, online videos, and student films. It focuses on the market for ready-made music.These Al-created art and music are polished and attractive, but they raise important questions: What is the value of art when it can be produced in large quantities without human effort? Consider the Mona Lisa: its value comes partly from its scarcity — there is only one original. In contrast, Amper can create a new high-quality music piece every time you click, and Elgammal's AI painter can produce thousands of unique artworks rapidly. This situation creates a mixed world where art remains unique yet easily produced.It makes us wonder whether people should pay for such works and what their prices should be. This issue is real, not imaginary. Spotify recently attracted AI researcher Francois Pachet, who used to work at Sony, to develop tools for human composers(作曲家).However, there have been reports that Spotify's playlists included music from artists who don't actually exist, possibly allowing Spotify to avoid paying royalties (版税).While Spotify says the tracks were created by real people using fake(假的)names, there are still worries about whether AI could be used to produce free music,which could harm human musicians. As machines and technology start to replace many jobs, even creative fields like art and music are affected. This raises questions about the need for rules or groups to protect artists and whether society will continue to value human-made art more than machine-made creations. Ultimately, we must consider the effects of AI in art and music—who should get recognition when an AI-created piece wins awards like the Grammys? 8. What challenges the idea that creativity and artistic taste are unique to human beings? A. Robots doing physical tasks. B. AI making progress. C. Robots learning to debate. D. AI knowing painting. 9. What does the underlined word"scarcity"in paragraph 4 mean? A. Having high quality. B. Being extremely hard to get. C. Having natural beauty. D. Being impossible to copy 10. What does Francois Pachet do at Spotify? A. Creating playlists. B. Producing free music. C. Paying royalties. D. Creating tools to help musicians. 11. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about? A. Confidence of humans'artistic ability B. Ways to promote AI-created art. C. Concerns about using AI in creative fields. D. The need for AI with human feelings. 【答案】8. B 9. B 10. D 11. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇探讨自动化尤其是人工智能在艺术和音乐领域影响的说明文。文章指出随着人工智能的发展，其在艺术创作方面取得进展，这对人类独有的创造力和艺术品味观念构成挑战，并引发了关于艺术价值、版权以及人类与机器创作作品受重视程度等诸多问题的讨论。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“While many believe that creativity and artistic taste remain unique to human beings, advances in artificial intelligence(AI,人工智能)challenge this idea.(虽然许多人认为创造力和艺术品味仍然是人类独有的，但人工智能（AI）的进步挑战了这一观点)”可知，是人工智能的进步对 “创造力和艺术品味是人类独有的” 这一观点构成挑战。故选B项。 【9题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第四段“Consider the Mona Lisa: its value comes partly from its scarcity —there is only one original.(以《蒙娜丽莎》为例：它的价值部分来自于它的scarcity—— 原作只有一幅)”可知，“原作只有一幅” ，可以推断出，这里 “scarcity” 指的是极其难以获得，因为数量极少。故选 B项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Spotify recently attracted AI researcher Francois Pachet, who used to work at Sony, to develop tools for human composers (作曲家).( Spotify 最近吸引了曾在索尼工作的人工智能研究员Francois Pachet，让他为人类作曲家开发工具)”可知，Francois Pachet 在 Spotify 的工作是为作曲家开发工具。故选D项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“As machines and technology start to replace many jobs, even creative fields like art and music are affected. This raises questions about the need for rules or groups to protect artists and whether society will continue to value human-made art more than machine-made creations. Ultimately, we must consider the effects of AI in art and music—who should get recognition when an AI-created piece wins awards like the Grammys?( 随着机器和技术开始取代众多工作岗位，就连艺术和音乐这类创造性领域也受到了影响。这引发了一系列问题，比如是否需要制定规则或成立组织来保护艺术家，以及社会是否会一如既往地更看重人类创作的艺术，而非机器创作的作品。归根结底，我们必须考虑人工智能在艺术和音乐领域所产生的影响 —— 当一件由人工智能创作的作品荣获格莱美奖这类奖项时，究竟该认可谁的成就)”可知，整段围绕着人工智能在创意领域（艺术和音乐）应用所引发的一系列担忧展开，如对艺术家的保护、人类与机器创作作品受重视程度以及奖项认可等问题。故选C项。 D The San Diego Zoo is celebrating an extreme rare event: the arrival of 41 Indian narrow-headed soft shellturtles. This is the first time the species, which is native to South Asia, has been successfully bred (繁殖) in North American. The turtles typically live at the bottom of deep rivers and streams in northern India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Adults can grow up to 3.6 foot long and weigh as much as 440 pounds. During monsoon (季风) months in central India and dry months in other regions, the turtles lay up to 190 eggs in a nest on the beach and cover it with dirt to protect the eggs. When the babies hatch, they can fit in a person’s palm, at 1.5 inches long. The San Diego Zoo got its first two Indian narrow-headed softshell turtles in 1997. The zoo planned to breed them and hoped to learn more about the species, whose numbers had begun to drop due to pollution, destruction of their habitats, and capture by humans for their eggs, meat, or use as pets. The species is listed as endangered, and researchers don't know how many remain in the wild. After learning that it only had female turtles, the zoo added a male to the habitat in 2001. Staff have been waiting for over 20 years to see if the turtles would breed. This summer, zookeepers found four nests in the enclosure. They hatched 11 turtles in August. Then, in September, staff members found 30 more tiny turtles in a nest they hadn’t noticed. “They are kind of cute,” said Kim Gray, head of the zoo. The babies were moved to an indoor habitat where they can be protected and studied. The zoo plans to give about a half of the baby turtles to other zoos and aquariums that want to help protect the species. “This is a thrilling moment for us,” Gray said, “and a big step forward in the preservation of this species.” 12. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A. The importance of protecting the turtles. B. The living environment of the turtles. C. The major stages of the turtles’ growth. D. A general description of the turtles. 13. What factor has contributed to the drop in turtles’ numbers? A. The serious lack of food. B. The slow process of growth. C. The heavy loss of habitats. D. The illegal-trade for profits. 14. What is Kim Gray’s attitude towards the protection of the turtles? A. Positive. B. Concerned. C. Dissatisfied. D. Doubtful. 15. What’s the purpose of this article? A. To describe the physical characteristics of Indian narrow-headed softshell turtles. B. To explain why the Indian narrow-headed softshell turtles are endangered. C. To report the successful breeding of Indian narrow-headed softshell turtles in North America. D. To discuss the San Diego Zoo’s efforts in protecting various endangered species. 【答案】12. D 13. C 14. A 15. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述了通过努力，圣地亚哥动物园让濒危的印度窄头软壳龟首次在北美成功繁殖，实现这一物种的保护。 【12题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段“The turtles typically live at the bottom of deep rivers and streams in northern India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Adults can grow up to 3.6 foot long and weigh as much as 440 pounds. During monsoon (季风) months in central India and dry months in other regions, the turtles lay up to 190 eggs in a nest on the beach and cover it with dirt to protect the eggs. When the babies hatch, they can fit in a person’s palm, at 1.5 inches long.(这种海龟通常生活在印度北部、巴基斯坦、孟加拉国和尼泊尔的深河和小溪的底部。成虫可以长到3.6英尺长，重达440磅。在印度中部的季风月份和其他地区的干旱月份，海龟在海滩上的一个窝里产下190个蛋，并用泥土覆盖以保护蛋。当婴儿孵化时，它们可以放在一个人的手掌里，有1.5英寸长)”可知，第二段主要对印度窄头软壳龟进行了大致描述。故选D。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“The zoo planned to breed them and hoped to learn more about the species, whose numbers had begun to drop due to pollution, destruction of their habitats, and capture by humans for their eggs, meat, or use as pets.(动物园计划繁殖它们，并希望更多地了解这个物种，由于污染、栖息地的破坏、人类捕获它们的蛋、肉或用作宠物，它们的数量已经开始下降)”可知，栖息地的严重丧失是导致印度窄头软壳龟数量下降的因素之一。故选C。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段““This is a thrilling moment for us,” Gray said, “and a big step forward in the preservation of this species.”(“这对我们来说是一个激动人心的时刻，”Gray说，“在保护这个物种方面迈出了一大步。”)”可知，对保护印度窄头软壳龟，Kim Gray的态度是肯定的。故选A。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据全文内容，结合第一段“The San Diego Zoo is celebrating an extreme rare event: the arrival of 41 Indian narrow-headed soft shellturtles. This is the first time the species, which is native to South Asia, has been successfully bred (繁殖) in North American.(圣地亚哥动物园正在庆祝一个极端罕见的事件：41只印度窄头软壳龟的到来。这是这种原产于南亚的物种首次在北美成功繁殖)”可知，文章讲述了通过努力，圣地亚哥动物园让濒危的印度窄头软壳龟首次在北美成功繁殖，实现这一物种的保护，故本文目的是报道北美洲印度窄头软壳龟的成功繁殖情况。故选C。 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。 When was the last time you had to memorize a phone number? The chances are that it has been years, given that you can simply use your digital devices to memorize that number for you. In a world of digital information, a new phenomenon “digital amnesia”, which refers to the loss of our brains’ ability to remember information as we become dependent on technology to get data, is starting to spread across the country. ___16___. Establish a screen-free day Start choosing one day of the week to put away your digital devices. If you need something to wake you up, avoid using your phone, as it’ll likely stimulate you to check your messages before you’re even stepping out of bed. ___17___. ____18____ Instead of depending on your phone, set out to design a reliable workout plan, which uses printed instructions to train your memory. There are several techniques you can use, but whichever ones you choose, physical paper is the key. It allows you to exercise your brain to find the answer within the pages themselves, rather than turning to your phone for help. Simplify your digital life There is no denying that digital devices have made our lives extremely convenient. ___19___. Although we can try to avoid using digital devices, it is undeniable that we will need them for certain tasks. Simplifying your digital life can help address digital amnesia. Removing what is not necessary can help you be less dependent on your devices. ____20____. It can be a very effective tool, but its usefulness, or uselessness, entirely depends on your attitude. You have to learn how to use it correctly so that it doesn’t take over. A. Exercise your memory B. Stick to a practical plan C. Luckily, there are ways you can take to deal with it D. It can help you improve work efficiency and get organized E. By not staring at your devices, you’ll give your brain a break F. However, they can be harmful to our mental health and productivity G. Despite the so-called digital amnesia, technology does have its place in our lives 【答案】16. C 17. E 18. A 19. F 20. G 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讨论了数字时代出现的新现象——“数字健忘症”，即随着人们越来越依赖技术获取信息，大脑记忆信息的能力逐渐丧失，并提出了一些应对方法。 【16题详解】 根据上文“When was the last time you had to memorize a phone number? The chances are that it has been years, given that you can simply use your digital devices to memorize that number for you. In a world of digital information, a new phenomenon “digital amnesia”, which refers to the loss of our brains’ ability to remember information as we become dependent on technology to get data, is starting to spread across the country.(你上一次记电话号码是什么时候？考虑到你可以简单地用你的数字设备来记住你的数字，很可能已经好几年了。在一个数字信息的世界里，一种新现象'数字健忘症”开始在全国蔓延。“数字健忘症”指的是我们的大脑由于依赖技术来获取数据而丧失了记忆信息的能力)”可知，上文提出‘数字健忘症’的问题，后文给出具体的方法，本句承上启下，既提到数字健忘症的问题，又引出下文将要讨论的解决方法。故C选项“幸运的是，你可以采取一些方法来处理它”符合语境，故选C。 【17题详解】 根据上文“Start choosing one day of the week to put away your digital devices. If you need something to wake you up, avoid using your phone, as it’ll likely stimulate you to check your messages before you’re even stepping out of bed.(开始选择一周中的一天来放下你的电子设备。如果你需要一些东西来唤醒你，那就不要用手机，因为它可能会刺激你在起床之前查看信息)”可知，空前提到了在这个日子里要避免使用手机等数字设备，以免在起床前就受到信息的干扰。E选项“不要盯着电子设备看，你的大脑会得到休息”承接上文，继续说明设立无屏幕日的好处，符合语境，故选E。 【18题详解】 此空为小标题；根据本段内容“Instead of depending on your phone, set out to design a reliable workout plan, which uses printed instructions to train your memory. There are several techniques you can use, but whichever ones you choose, physical paper is the key. It allows you to exercise your brain to find the answer within the pages themselves, rather than turning to your phone for help.(与其依赖你的手机，不如着手设计一个可靠的锻炼计划，使用打印的说明来训练你的记忆力。你可以使用几种技巧，但无论你选择哪一种，实体纸都是关键。它可以锻炼你的大脑在书页中找到答案，而不是求助于你的手机)”可知，本段主要讲的是不要依赖手机，而是要通过制定可靠的锻炼计划来训练记忆力，使用纸质指令来锻炼大脑在页面中寻找答案的能力。故A选项“锻炼记忆力”能够概括本段主旨，故选A。 【19题详解】 根据上文“There is no denying that digital devices have made our lives extremely convenient.(不可否认，数字设备使我们的生活非常方便)”以及后文“Although we can try to avoid using digital devices, it is undeniable that we will need them for certain tasks.(虽然我们可以尽量避免使用数字设备，但不可否认的是，我们将需要它们来完成某些任务)”可知，第四段先承认数字设备的便利，后需转折指出其负面影响。选项F通过“however”引出矛盾，衔接后文“简化数字生活”的必要性。故F选项“然而，它们可能对我们的心理健康和工作效率有害”符合语境，故选F。 【20题详解】 根据后文“It can be a very effective tool, but its usefulness, or uselessness, entirely depends on your attitude. You have to learn how to use it correctly so that it doesn’t take over.(它可以是一个非常有效的工具，但它的有用或无用，完全取决于你的态度。你必须学会如何正确地使用它，这样它才不会占上风)”可知，本句承上启下，既提到技术的存在性，又引出下文关于正确使用技术的讨论。故G选项“尽管有所谓的‘数字健忘症’，但科技确实在我们的生活中占有一席之地”符合语境，故选G。 第Ⅱ卷 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。 One day when I was approaching several massive creatures I came to a sudden stop. It was well beyond me that these huge animals should be limited by only some ropes. It was ____21____ that the animals could easily escape from these small ropes tied to their legs. However, ____22____, they did not. I spotted a ____23____ close by and wondered why the elephants just ____24____ where they were and had no intention to break away. “Well,” he replied, “as they’re very ____25____, we tie them with the same ____26____ rope and it’s enough to ____27____ them for their age. As they grow up, they’re ____28____ to hold the belief that they can never run away. They think the ropes are bound to ____29____ hold them, so they do not struggle to break free.” I was _____30_____. They could easily move away from their _____31_____ but they felt they couldn’t, so they were _____32_____ right there. In our life, a number of people are _____33_____ with the same wrong self-limiting belief — I’m not excellent enough or why try it if I’m not going to _____34_____ it. However, we shouldn’t _____35_____ our capability, talent and potential. Instead, we should believe in ourselves. After all, we need to change with the times and think outside the box. 21. A. hopeful B. significant C. necessary D. evident 22. A. for some reason B. in that case C. at that moment D. from then on 23. A. doctor B. businessman C. trainer D. waiter 24. A. slept B. relaxed C. ate D. stood 25. A. young B. strong C. ill D. thin 26. A. style B. size C. color D. material 27. A. train B. cheat C. hold D. attract 28. A. conditioned B. taught C. forced D. encouraged 29. A. hardly B. even C. just D. still 30 A. embarrassed B. astonished C. scared D. disappointed 31. A. thoughts B. habitats C. owners D. bonds 32. A. stuck B. protected C. fed D. killed 33. A. relied on B. brought up C. laughed at D. led to 34. A. accept B. trust C. make D. find 35. A. underestimate B. mislead C. overuse D. display 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. D 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章结合作者看到大象被细绳绑住但不选择逃脱的原因的解释，提到了生活中也有一些类似的人，他们低估自己的能力、才能和潜力，认为自己不会成功。最终作者说明，我们应该相信自己，需要与时俱进，跳出思维定势。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：很明显，这些动物可以很容易地从绑在它们前腿上的这些细绳子中逃脱。A. hopeful有希望的；B. significant重要的；C. necessary必需的；D. evident显而易见的。根据前文“these huge animals should be limited by only some ropes”可知，对于大型动物而言，轻松地从束缚它们的细绳中逃脱是显而易见的。故选D。 【22题详解】 考查介词短语词义辨析。句意：然而，因为某种原因，它们没有。A. for some reason因为某种原因；B. in that case假如那样的话；C. at that moment当时；D. from then on从那之后。结合前文“the animals could easily escape from these small ropes tied to their front legs”及“they did not”可知，这些大型动物摆脱束缚它们脚地绳子很容易，然而它们没有，所以这里指不知什么原因，故选A。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我发现一位驯象师就在附近，想知道为什么大象只是站在原地，没有打算逃跑。A. doctor医生；B. businessman商人；C. trainer训练员；驯兽师；D. waiter服务员。结合下文“he replied”可知，作者向该人询问动物不逃走的原因，可推知该人是熟悉动物知识的人，应当是动物园中的驯兽师。故选C。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. slept睡觉；B. relaxed放松；C. ate吃；D. stood站立。结合下文“had no intention to break away”可知，大象没有打算逃走，故此处指大象仅仅站在自己被拴住的地方。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“好吧,”他回答说，“因为它们小时候，我们用同样大小的绳子把它们绑起来，这样在它们长大后就足够绑住它们了。”A. young小的；B. strong强壮的；C. ill生病的；D. thin瘦的。结合下文“As they grow up”可知，等它们长大后，故此处指当它们还小的时候，它们就被用同样的绳子绑起来。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. style风格；B. size大小，尺寸；C. color颜色；D. material材料。结合前文“small ropes”可知，小的绳子，故这里指绳子的型号，尺寸。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. train培训；B. cheat欺骗；C. hold扣留，拴住；D. attract 吸引。根据下文“They think the ropes are bound to____9____hold them”的词义复现可知，此处指这些绳子可以绑住它们。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：随着它们的成长，它们习惯于坚信自己永远不会逃跑。A. conditioned使习惯于；B. taught教导；C. forced迫使；D. encouraged鼓励。根据前文““Well,” he replied, “as they’re very____5____, we tie them with the same____6____ rope and it’s enough to ____7____them for their age.”可知，在大象小的时候，它们就被用绳索绑住，所以到它们长大后，它们就习惯了自己永远无法逃走的想法。be conditioned to do sth.意为“习惯于做某事”，故选A。 【29题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：它们认为绳子一定仍然会绑住它们，所以它们不会挣扎着挣脱。A. hardly几乎不；B. even甚至；C. just恰好；D. still仍然，依然。根据前文“ hold the belief that they can never run away”可知，认为它们不能逃走，故大象小时候被绳子束缚着，所以它们长大后认为，绳子依然会束缚住它们。故选D。 30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我感到很震惊。A. embarrassed尴尬的；B. astonished震惊的；C. scared害怕的；D. disappointed失望的。结合前文“As they grow up, they’re ____8____to hold the belief that they can never run away.”可知，驯兽员给作者讲大象不逃脱的原因是因为大象小时候被绳子束缚着，所以它们长大后认为，绳子依然会束缚住它们，作者对此是感到吃惊的。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：它们可以很容易地摆脱它们的绳索的束缚，但是它们觉得它们不能，所以它们被困在了那里。A. thoughts想法；B. habitats栖息地；C. owners主人，拥有者；D. bonds绳索；镣铐。根据前文“the animals could easily escape from these small ropes tied to their front legs”可知，这些大象可以很轻松地摆脱绳子地束缚，故此处指摆脱绳索的束缚，故选D。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. stuck困住；B. protected保护；C. fed饲养；D. killed杀死。根据前文“had no intention to break away”可知，它们没有打算逃走，故说明它们被困在原地。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：在我们的生活中，有许多人都是带着同样错误的自我限制信念长大的——我不够优秀，或者如果我不能成功，为什么要尝试呢？A. relied on依赖；B. brought up抚养；C. laughed at嘲笑；D. led to导致。结合前文“As they grow up, they’re ____8____to hold the belief that they can never run away.”可知，大象被绳子束缚的事实，是因为小时候被绳子束缚起来，因此长大后也认为无法逃脱绳子的束缚，故此处指我们中的许多人也像大象那样被抚养长大。故选B。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. accept接受；B. trust相信；C. make使得；D. find找到。根据空前“why try it”可知，不能成功，为什么要尝试呢？ make it意为“成功”，故选C。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，我们不应该低估我们的能力、才能和潜力。A. underestimate低估；B. misled误导；C. overuse过度使用；D. display展示。根据前文“the same wrong self-limiting belief — I’m not excellent enough”可知，我们总是带着同样错误的自我限制信念长大的——我不够优秀，这是对我们自己能力的低估。故选A。 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。 The World Health Organization(WHO) has ____36____ (official) announced a shocking finding about the air we breathe. It has found that almost everyone on Earth breathes unhealthy air. The WHO made ____37____ (it) air quality update ahead of World Health Day on April 7. The update reported that 99 percent of the world's population breathes air ____38____ goes beyond WHO air quality limits. It looked at data from over 6000 cities in 117 nations. People ____39____(live) in lower-and middle-income nations breathe the poorest-quality air. Millions of people die in these countries because of pollution-related diseases. The WHO said: “After surviving a pandemic, it is unacceptable to still have 7 million preventable deaths owing ____40____ air pollution.” The WHO said its report highlighted the need to move away from fossil fuels. It asked governments to do more ____41____ (reduce) levels of air pollution. It said: “Current energy concerns highlight the importance of speeding up the transition to cleaner and ____42____(healthy) energy systems.” It added that high gas prices, energy ____43____ (secure), the dangers of air pollution and climate change mean the world must be less dependent on fossil fuels. The WHO report ____44____ (involve) many recommendations for change. One of these is ____45____ use of clean energy for cooking, heating and lighting. Another is to “build safe and affordable public transport systems and pedestrian-and cycle-friendly networks”. 【答案】36. officially 37. its 38. which##that 39. living 40. to 41. to reduce 42. healthier##more healthy 43. security 44. involves 45. the 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。世界卫生组织表示地球上几乎每个人都呼吸着不健康的空气，并且该组织还提出了一些能有效缓解空气污染的方法。 【36题详解】 考查副词。句意：世界卫生组织（WHO）正式宣布了一项关于我们呼吸的空气的令人震惊的发现。副词officially作状语修饰动词。故填officially。 【37题详解】 考查代词。句意：世界卫生组织在4月7日世界卫生日之前更新了空气质量。空处应使用形容词性物主代词its，在句中作定语修饰air quality。故填its。 【38题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：最新报告称，世界上99%的人口呼吸的空气超出了世卫组织的空气质量限制。该句为限定性定语从句，先行词是air，指物，且从句中缺少主语成分，因此可使用关系代词that/which引导。故填which或that。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：生活在低收入和中等收入国家的人们呼吸着质量最差的空气。句中已有谓语breathe，空处需使用非谓语动词，且主语people与live之间是逻辑上的主动关系，因此需使用现在分词，作定语。故填living。 【40题详解】 考查介词。句意：世界卫生组织表示：“在经历了一场大流行之后，仍然有700万人死于空气污染，这是不可接受的。”此处是固定短语owing to，意为“由于；因为”，to是介词。故填to。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：它要求各国政府采取更多措施降低空气污染水平。此处表示目的，空处可使用不定式，在句中作目的状语。故填to reduce。 【42题详解】 考查形容词比较级。句意：报告称：“当前的能源担忧凸显了加快向更清洁、更健康的能源系统过渡的重要性。”and前后连接的词应在词性、比较级等方面保持一致，且此处表示“更健康的”，因此需使用其比较级形式，healthy的比较级为healthier或more healthy。故填healthier或more healthy。 【43题详解】 考查名词。句意：报告补充说，高昂的天然气价格、能源安全、空气污染的危险以及气候变化意味着世界必须减少对化石燃料的依赖。空处与high gas prices和the dangers of air pollution为并列关系，因此空处需使用其名词形式，security“安全”是不可数名词。故填security。 【44题详解】 考查时态。句意：世卫组织的报告设计了对许多改革建议。陈述客观事实，为一般现在时，主语单数，谓语用第三人称单数。故填involves。 【45题详解】 考查定冠词。句意：其中之一使用清洁能源做饭、取暖和照明。此处是固定短语the use of，意为“使用……”，表示特指，用定冠词the。故填the。 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 近年来，随着科技发展，电子产品越来越多，学生的汉字书写能力大大降低。假定你是校书法协会的会长，为了让同学们重视书写，写一封倡议书，内容包括： 1. 减少对电子产品的依赖，多动手记笔记； 2. 养成练书法和写日记的习惯。 提示词：电子产品electronic products；书法calligraphy 注意：1. 词数80词左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear fellow students, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Calligraphy Association 【答案】Dear fellow students, With the rapid development of technology in recent years, there are more and more electronic products. As a result, students' Chinese character writing ability has declined significantly. To improve this situation, I, on behalf of the Calligraphy Association, would like to propose the following: First, reduce our reliance on electronic devices and write down notes by hand more often. Second, form the habit of practicing calligraphy regularly and keeping a diary, which not only helps us master writing skills but also enriches our inner world. Let's take action now to cherish and inherit this traditional art! Calligraphy Association 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。假定考生是校书法协会的会长，为了让同学们重视书写，写一封倡议书。 【详解】1．词汇积累： 提高：improve→enhance 提议：propose→suggest 下降：decline→decrease 传承：inherit→carry forward 2.句式拓展： 同义句 原句：Second, form the habit of practicing calligraphy regularly and keeping a diary, which not only helps us master writing skills but also enriches our inner world. 拓展句：Second, we should form the habit of practicing calligraphy regularly and keeping a diary. This can not only assist us in mastering writing skills but also make our inner world more abundant. 【点睛】【高分句型 1】To improve this situation, I, on behalf of the Calligraphy Association, would like to propose the following:（运用了动词不定式作目的状语） 【高分句型 2】Second, form the habit of practicing calligraphy regularly and keeping a diary, which not only helps us master writing skills but also enriches our inner world.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句，以及not only...but also... 结构） 第二节（满分25分） 47. 读后续写 Yoghurt It was a rough week. The price of oil skyrocketed as the temperature dropped sharply in Maine. We were looking at a high of eight degrees that week, and I had missed three days of work so my paycheck was going to be lower than normal. I was stressed, to say the least. I shopped strategically, looking for every possible way to cut pennies so I could buy groceries and keep the house warm. My eight-year-old son didn't understand when I told him we were struggling that week. He wanted a special kind of yoghurt, but I didn't have the extra three dollars to buy it for him. It was the kind of yoghurt with a cartoon kid riding a skateboard on the front of the box, and a mere two spoonfuls in each cup. It was the kind of product that wastes a parent's money and makes me hate advertising. I felt guilty as a parent when those big eyes looked at me with confusion, as if to say, “It's just yoghurt. What's the big deal?” So I found a way. I put something back as single mothers often do. He got his yoghurt. On the way driving back from the grocery store, I noticed a homeless man holding a sign by the side of the road. My heart hurt, and I tried not to look at him. I watched people stay away from him on the street and walk by without even meeting his eyes. My son didn't seem to care much, either. I looked at the man closely then — bare hands grasping a piece of cardboard, snot frozen to his face, a worn-out jacket. And there I was struggling because I had to buy oil and groceries. But I decided to help. I pulled over to the man and handed him a five-dollar bill. Paragraph 1: Seeing this, my son became confused and surprised. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: On that day, my son performed an act that most adults wouldn’t have done. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Paragraph 1: Seeing this, my son became confused and surprised. “Mum, why are you so generous to this stranger while so mean to me when I asked for a yoghurt?” I explained that if we were blind to the poor man’s situation he would be freezing. He didn’t have a home or food to eat after all. We could spare five dollars even if we were financially stressed. Finally, my son nodded and fixed his eyes on his yoghurt. Paragraph 2: On that day, my son performed an act that most adults wouldn’t have done. He took his yoghurt and handed it to the man outside his window. Even if it was just a matter of a few spoonful of yoghurt, it was all he had, and he gave it to someone who needed it more than he wanted it. He showed me that I was doing well as a mother. There are always blessings to count if we open our eyes, and always have the opportunity to be a blessing for someone else. 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇读后续写。文章以人物为线索展开，讲述了作为单身母亲的作者，有一个八岁的儿子。有一周，天气骤降，油价上涨，作者和儿子生活拮据，作者想尽办法降低消费，而儿子却想要喝一种作者看来是浪费钱的酸奶。看着儿子渴望的眼神，作者改变了计划给他买了酸奶。但是在回家路上，作者发现路边有一位更加需要帮助的老人。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“儿子看到这一幕，既困惑又惊讶。”可知，第一段可描写儿子感到困惑后会问作者，为什么自己很困难还要帮助别人，以及作者是如何回答孩子的。 ②由第二段首句内容“那天，我儿子做了一件大多数成年人都不会做的事。”可知，第二段可描写受妈妈的启发，孩子也帮助了别人。 2.续写线索：经济拮据——降低开支——孩子要酸奶——妈妈不情愿地买酸奶——妈妈帮助穷人——孩子帮助穷人 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①. 看见：see/notice/observe/watch/spot ②. 给予：spare/share/hand out 情绪类 ①.慷慨：generous/kind ②.吝啬：mean/chary 【点睛】[高分句型1]We could spare five dollars even if we were financially stressed. （even if引导的让步状语从句） [高分句型2]He showed me that I was doing well as a mother. （that引导宾语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$