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2024-2025学年度第二学期教学质量检测 高二英语试题 2025.05 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。满分150分，考试用时120分钟。考试结束后，将本试卷和答案卡一并交回。 注意事项： 1. 答第Ⅰ卷前考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2. 选出每小题答案前，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。所有试题的答案，写在答题卡上，不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。 第Ⅰ卷（共95分） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. Where are the speakers most probably? A. In the library. B. In the classroom. C. In the street. 2. How many books will the speakers take? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. 3. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Assistant and customer. C. Employer and employee. 4. What does the man think of the examples in the paper? A. Creative. B. Beautiful. C. Old. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A riddle. B. A family member. C. A lock. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the bag made of? A. Plastic. B. Corn. C. Soil. 7. What is the advantage of the bag? A. It's water-proof. B. It breaks down easily. C. It doesn't cost much. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What did the man do in the afternoon? A. He visited a forest. B. He made a sculpture. C. He planted some trees. 9. What attracted the man most? A. A metal bell. B. A wooden circle. C. A stone horse. 10. What will the woman probably do next? A See some photos. B. Do some walking. C. Call a friend. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What is the woman doing? A. Giving a lecture. B. Doing some research. C. Hosting an interview. 12. What is the man's company mainly dealing with now? A. Building toy trains. B. Constructing a bridge. C. Finding a business partner. 13. What has the man been doing in his spare time recently? A. Building a model steam train. B. Traveling in the Middle East. C. Chatting with other engineers. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What has the man got near his house? A. Some trees. B. Some vegetables. C. Some animals. 15. How does global warming influence Greenland? A. People can live a green lifestyle. B. People can keep more animals. C. People can grow their own food. 16. What is the man's concern about Greenland? A. More land will disappear. B. Its winters will get longer. C. Its cities might be flooded. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Why did the man decide to live a plastic-free lifestyle? A. To carry out a project. B. To set a good example. C. To help raise people's awareness. 18. What happened after the man started living such a lifestyle? A. He went to stores less often. B. He developed more interests. C. He started eating more healthily. 19. What else did the man do? A. He made his own soap. B. He made his own candies. C. He invented some containers. 20. What does the man suggest listeners do in the end? A. Live a 100% plastic-free life. B. Take action to use less plastic. C. Join their Environmental Club. 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 The Bridport Prize The Bridport Prize is one of the most famous awards in the literary world. Whether you’re writing a poem, a short story, a flash fiction, a novel or a memoir, we can’t wait to read your words. We are committed to discovering and championing new writers. It’s every writer’s dream to see their words in print. We are a step on the road to making that happen. From our highly respected judges to our experienced partners, we do whatever we can to make your voice heard. Prizes ·Young Writer Award (£500) For the highest-placed writer aged 16 to 25 in poetry, short story, flash fiction and novel. ·Never Too Late Award (£500) This award is given to the highest-placed writer aged 60+ in poetry, short story, novel and flash fiction. The winning piece will be featured in our anthology (选集), which is considered published and can open doors to literary agents and publishers. It also enables entry into other competitions not available to the public. ·Dorset Award (£100) Sponsored by The Bookshop Bridport, it is given to the highest-placed Dorset writer in poetry, short story, flash fiction and novel. Genre First prize Requirement Poetry £500 Up to 42 lines Short story £500 5,000 words or less Flash Fiction £1,000 250 words or less Novel £1,500 plus package 8,000 to 10,000 words and a synopsis (提要) Memoir £1,500 plus package 5,000 to 8,000 words plus a 300-word overview Notes *Entries must be completed independently by the writer. *Work must not be produced or edited by ChatGPT or any other AI creation tool. *Deadline: May 31,2025 1. What do we know about the Bridport Prize? A. It provides a platform for new writers. B. It is a literary award for children's books. C. It is the highest award in the literary world. D. It encourages older individuals to write memoirs. 2. Who may get a special prize? A. A poet writing a 50-line poem. B. An author of a 5,000-word novel. C. A 60-year-old Dorset writer ranked second. D. A top-ranked 22-year-old short-story writer. 3. What is one of the entry requirements? A. Being co-authored. B. Being perfected by AI. C. Being entirely original. D. Being finalized by June 31. 2025. 【答案】1. A 2. D 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了布里德波特奖的参赛要求、奖项设置和注意事项等相关信息。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“We are committed to discovering and championing new writers.(我们致力于发掘并支持新锐作家)” 以及第二段中“It’s every writer’s dream to see their words in print. We are a step on the road to making that happen.(每位作家都梦想着看到自己的作品出版。我们在实现这一梦想的道路上迈出了一步 )” 可知，布里德波特奖致力于发现和支持新作家，为他们提供一个让作品得以发表的平台。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Young Writer Award (£500)部分“For the highest-placed writer aged 16 to 25 in poetry, short story, flash fiction and novel.(对于在诗歌、短篇小说、微型小说和小说领域中，年龄在16岁至25岁且排名最高的作家)”可知，16至25岁在诗歌、短篇小说、微型小说和小说方面排名最高的作家可获得该奖项，所以一个排名第一的22岁短篇小说作家（a top-ranked 22-year-old short-story writer）可以获得该奖项。故选D。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Notes部分中“Entries must be completed independently by the writer. Work must not be produced or edited by ChatGPT or any other Al creation tool.(参赛作品必须由作者独立完成。作品不得由ChatGPT或任何其他人工智能创作工具制作或编辑)”可知，参赛作品必须完全原创。故选C。 B The sun shone on my skin as I stood on the beach and smiled. “Perfect,” the photographer called out. “You look great!” I was happy to pose for photographs. But yeas earlier, the thought of playing on a crowded beach would have filled me with fear. As a plus-size woman, I’d been flooded with messages about weight all my life. “You could be a model if you lost some weight.” I’ve often heard such words since I was nine years old. It sounded like a compliment (恭维) but it just reinforced my belief that I wasn’t good enough as I was. Growing into adulthood, my relationship with my body only got worse. I even went to hospital and sought medical help to lose weight. But years later, I slowly put some of the weight back on. This time, however. I didn’t see it as a negative thing. I was sick of skipping meals to fit someone else’s idea of beauty. I understood being thin was never the only thing that could make me happy. And I started following women on Instagram who accepted their bodies of all sizes. Seeing their photos, I found all of them, thin or fat, were beautiful. Then I realized there are many forms of beauty and that all bodies deserve fun in the sun. I knew I needed to love myself. But it was hard to quit all the damaging and hurtful thoughts I had about myself. So I came up with a creative way to break the bad habits. Every time I had a negative thought, I said to myself. “Wrong answer; you’re more than that.” It was effective. Later, I shared my story online, and then Curvy Swimwear approached me to model their new product. They wanted to show plus-size women like me could also be stars in the fashion world. So they should love and accept themselves. I felt honored that they had chosen me to spread the worthy message of acceptance. 4. What does the underlined word “reinforced” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Questioned. B. Transformed. C. Shook. D. Strengthened. 5. What did the author realize as an adult? A. She should take exercise to keep fit. B. Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. C. It is necessary to learn from successful women. D. It was difficult to accept her body than expected. 6. What happened to the author after she shared her story online? A. She was laughed at by some readers. B. She was employed in the fashion field. C. She was chosen as a role model by women like her. D. She was invited to design products for women like her. 7. What message does the author want to convey? A. Love who you are. B. Let your past go and live. C. Make the most of your youth. D. Ups and downs make one strong. 【答案】4. D 5. B 6. B 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者从因体重自卑到接受自我、拥抱不同体型之美并成为大码模特传递接纳信息的故事。 【4题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段中“As a plus-size woman, I’d been flooded with messages about weight all my life. “You could be a model if you lost some weight.” I’ve often heard such words since I was nine years old. It sounded like a compliment (恭维) but it just reinforced my belief that I wasn’t good enough as I was. (作为一个胖女人，我一生都被关于体重的信息淹没了。“如果你减肥，你可以成为一名模特。”我从九岁起就经常听到这样的话。这听起来像是一种恭维，但它只是reinforced了我认为自己不够好的信念。)”可知，别人说她减肥就能当模特，这让她更觉得自己原本不够好，强化了作者认为自己不够好的信念，所以reinforced意思是“加强，强化”。故选D。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Growing into adulthood, my relationship with my body only got worse. I even went to hospital and sought medical help to lose weight. But years later, I slowly put some of the weight back on. This time, however. I didn’t see it as a negative thing. I was sick of skipping meals to fit someone else’s idea of beauty. I understood being thin was never the only thing that could make me happy. And I started following women on Instagram who accepted their bodies of all sizes. Seeing their photos, I found all of them, thin or fat, were beautiful. Then I realized there are many forms of beauty and that all bodies deserve fun in the sun.(成年后，我与自己身体的关系愈发糟糕。我甚至去医院寻求减肥的医疗帮助。但几年后，我的体重又慢慢反弹了一些。然而这次，我并不觉得这是件坏事。我厌倦了为了迎合别人的审美观念而节食。我明白瘦从来都不是唯一能让我快乐的东西。我开始在Instagram上关注那些接纳自己不同身材的女性。看到她们的照片，我发现无论胖瘦，她们都很美。然后我意识到美有多种形式，每种身材都值得在阳光下享受快乐。)”可知，作者成年后意识到美有各种形状和大小。故选B。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Later, I shared my story online, and then Curvy Swimwear approached me to model their new product. They wanted to show plus-size women like me could also be stars in the fashion world. So they should love and accept themselves. I felt honored that they had chosen me to spread the worthy message of acceptance. (后来，我在网上分享了自己的故事，然后Curvy Swimwear找到我，让我为他们的新产品做模特。他们想展示像我这样的胖女孩也能成为时尚界的明星。所以我们应该爱自己、接纳自己。他们选择我来传递这种有价值的接纳理念，我感到很荣幸。)”可知，作者在网上分享她的故事后，她受雇于时尚领域。故选B。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“And I started following women on Instagram who accepted their bodies of all sizes. Seeing their photos, I found all of them, thin or fat, were beautiful. Then I realized there are many forms of beauty and that all bodies deserve fun in the sun.(我开始在Instagram上关注那些接纳自己不同身材的女性。看到她们的照片，我发现无论胖瘦，她们都很美。然后我意识到美有多种形式，每种身材都值得在阳光下享受快乐。)”以及第四段中“I knew I needed to love myself. (我知道我需要爱自己。)”还有最后一段中“They wanted to show plus-size women like me could also be stars in the fashion world. So they should love and accept themselves.(他们想展示像我这样的胖女孩也能成为时尚界的明星。所以我们应该爱自己、接纳自己。)”可知，作者想传达的信息是“爱真实的自己”。故选A。 C It happens to all of us. You’re struggling with a problem that feels unsolvable, and then you find the answer in the shower. For some reason, when we step away from an issue, and especially when we’re doing something mindless like showering, we can find a creative solution. Researchers at the University of Virginia call it the “shower effect”. In a recent study, researchers found that slightly engaging tasks like showering or walking can produce the most creativity. The balance between locus and mind wandering seems to produce the best results. “Constraining (限定) your thoughts through minor stimulation seems to promote more creativity compared to it your mind is wandering and there’s nothing going on around you,” said study author Zachary C. Irving, an assistant professor at the University of Virginia. Participants in the study weren’t actually showering. Instead, they either saw a video that was considered boring or a video of the famous scene in When Harry Met Sally, which was considered slightly stimulating. After that, participants had 45 seconds before researchers asked them to describe how they would possibly use a brick or a nail. Researchers then examined both the number of ideas generated and the originality of those ideas. They found that the participants who watched the slightly stimulating video came up with more creative solutions. “My students can learn a thing or two from the research, which highlights the importance of stepping away from a problem to solve it,” said Alice Flaherty, a neurologist at Massachusetts General Hospital. “Some of them are so dedicated that they won’t get up from their desks until they have a creative idea, which defeats the purpose because they don’t ever let their brains step back and take a rest.” When you can’t seem to come up with a creative solution, stepping away to do something completely unrelated could get your juices flowing. “Not focusing on the things that we think are relevant and stepping outside of our assumptions about the world can be really helpful to creative problem solving.” Irving said. 8. How can we inspire our creativity according to the recent study? A. By emptying our mind completely. B. By doing a slightly stimulating activity. C. By fully focusing on a certain problem. D. By engaging ourselves in something interesting. 9. What do we know about the participants in the study? A. They recreated a famous movie scene. B. They imagined taking a shower for 45 seconds. C. They watched a video while talking with each other. D. They offered creative uses of some common objects. 10. Why does the author mention Alice Flaherty’s words? A. To highlight the focus of the study. B. To provide the reason for the study. C. To show the significance of the study. D. To explain the difficulties of the study. 11. What is a suitable title for the text? A. Why do we need to be creative? B. What is the function of daily activities? C. What can we do to prevent mind wandering? D. Why do we get our best ideas in the shower? 【答案】8. B 9. D 10. C 11. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文讲述了人们在处理问题时，有时会在做一些无关紧要的事情（如洗澡）时突然找到解决方案，这种现象被称为“淋浴效应”。文章通过研究阐述了这一效应的原理，并强调了适当休息和转移注意力对激发创造力的作用。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“In a recent study, researchers found that slightly engaging tasks like showering or walking can produce the most creativity. The balance between locus and mind wandering seems to produce the best results.(在最近的一项研究中，研究人员发现，像洗澡或散步这样稍微吸引人的任务能产生最大的创造力。注意力集中和走神之间的平衡似乎能产生最好的结果。)”可知，通过做一些稍微刺激的活动可以激发创造力。故选B。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“After that, participants had 45 seconds before researchers asked them to describe how they would possibly use a brick or a nail. Researchers then examined both the number of ideas generated and the originality of those ideas.(之后，参与者有45秒的时间，然后研究人员要求他们描述自己可能会如何使用一块砖或一颗钉子。然后，研究人员检查了参与者提出的想法的数量和新颖性。)”可知，研究中的参与者被要求描述他们可能会如何使用一块砖或一颗钉子，也就是提出了一些普通物品的创造性用途。故选D。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“My students can learn a thing or two from the research, which highlights the importance of stepping away from a problem to solve it(我的学生可以从这项研究中学到一些东西，这项研究突出了为了解决一个问题而暂时放下它的重要性。)”可知，她认为学生能从这项研究中学到东西，强调了从问题中抽身去解决问题的重要性，即说明了这项研究的意义。由此可知，作者提到Alice Flaherty的话是为了展示研究的重要性。故选C。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“It happens to all of us. You’re struggling with a problem that feels unsolvable, and then you find the answer in the shower. For some reason, when we step away from an issue, and especially when we’re doing something mindless like showering, we can find a creative solution. Researchers at the University of Virginia call it the “shower effect”.(我们都有过这样的经历。你正在为一个看似无法解决的问题苦苦挣扎，然后你在洗澡时找到了答案。出于某种原因，当我们远离一个问题时，尤其是当我们做一些像洗澡这样无需思考的事情时，我们可以找到一个创造性的解决方案。弗吉尼亚大学的研究人员称之为“淋浴效应”。)”可知，本文主要讨论的是为什么人们在洗澡时会有最好的想法，也就是“淋浴效应”，由此可知，选项D“为什么我们在洗澡时会有最好的想法”可作为文章标题。故选D。 D Although linguist (语言学家) Philip Seargeant’s grandmother remained clear-thinking after suffering from a disease, she lost the ability to speak or write. To communicate, she had to point to letters printed on a board to spell words. The idea of typing using the mind is at the center of brain-computer interface (BCI) (脑机接口) technology, which aims to let people type simply by imagining themselves speaking. Technology companies are investing heavily in research that promises to change the way we communicate with our devices and with each other. In his new book, The Future of Language, Philip explores technologies like BCI, alongside with AI tools like ChatGPT and invites us to consider the influences of these innovations that seem to change the future of language. He shows how changes in communication tools impact language, which, in turn, reshapes society. The global popularity of English has brought us close to a universal (通用的) language, but machine translation enables us to understand one another without losing linguistic diversity. He also reminds us that our communication mostly happens through technology owned by big companies whose business model is built around selling behavioral insights collected from users’ personal online experiences. And this could lead to new ways of manipulating (操纵) us. For example, when Al programs produce responses for you, sometimes they suggest a reply which is better phrased than the one that occurred to you. With BCI, AI could sit directly between our thoughts and our ability to express them. Those who control these technologies will be better able to direct our behavior, from personal spending to voting. So next time when we pick the most proper emoji or use ChatGPT to write a document, we should stop briefly. In this must-read, Philip makes us think about the basics of these convenient tools and what they indicate for language, one of the foundations of human identity, which offers infinite (无限的) expressions by finite means. 12. Why does the author mention Philip’s grandmother? A. To stress the need for BCI technology. B. To present the powerful influence of a disease. C. To show care for people with communication problems. D To explain why Philip explores language and technologies. 13. The Future of Language points out changes in communication tools can ________. A. reduce the need for translation B. help maintain linguistic diversity C. promote the popularity of English D. contribute to potential social unrest 14. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. The role of Al in improving communication. B. Some ill effects related to AI communication tools. C. How the technology companies' business model works. D. Why we can’t always trust in the results created by ChatGPT. 15. Which does the author agree with according to the last paragraph? A. We should welcome AI tools. B. Technology puts language forward. C. Language is a powerful human tool. D. Language bridges cultures and societies. 【答案】12. A 13. B 14. B 15. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了语言学家Philip Seargeant在其新书《语言的未来》中对脑机接口（BCI）技术和人工智能（AI）工具如ChatGPT的探讨，以及这些创新对语言未来影响的分析。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Although linguist Philip Seargeant’s grandmother remained clear-thinking after suffering from a disease, she lost the ability to speak or write. To communicate, she had to point to letters printed on a board to spell words. (尽管语言学家Philip Seargeant的祖母在患病后仍然头脑清醒，但她失去了说话或写字的能力。为了沟通，她不得不指着印在木板上的字母来拼写单词。)”和第二段“The idea of typing using the mind is at the center of brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, which aims to let people type simply by imagining themselves speaking. (用大脑打字是脑机接口（BCI）技术的核心，该技术旨在让人们只需想象自己在说话就能打字。)”可知，作者提到Philip的祖母是为了引出脑机接口技术，即强调对BCI技术的需求。故选A。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“The global popularity of English has brought us close to a universal language, but machine translation enables us to understand one another without losing linguistic diversity. (英语的全球普及使我们接近了一种通用语言，但机器翻译使我们能够在不失去语言多样性的情况下相互理解。)”可知，《语言的未来》一书指出，通信工具的变化可以有助于保持语言多样性。故选B。 【14题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段“He also reminds us that our communication mostly happens through technology owned by big companies whose business model is built around selling behavioral insights collected from users’ personal online experiences. And this could lead to new ways of manipulating us. For example, when Al programs produce responses for you, sometimes they suggest a reply which is better phrased than the one that occurred to you. With BCI, AI could sit directly between our thoughts and our ability to express them. Those who control these technologies will be better able to direct our behavior, from personal spending to voting. (他还提醒我们，我们的交流主要通过大公司拥有的技术进行，这些公司的商业模式建立在出售从用户个人在线体验中收集的行为洞察力之上。这可能会导致新的操纵我们的方式。例如，当人工智能程序为你生成回复时，有时它们会建议你想到的更好的措辞。有了BCI，人工智能可以直接介入我们的思想和表达能力之间。那些控制这些技术的人将能够更好地指导我们的行为，从个人消费到投票。)”可知，第四段主要讲述了与人工智能通信工具相关的一些不良影响。故选B。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“In this must-read, Philip makes us think about the basics of these convenient tools and what they indicate for language, one of the foundations of human identity, which offers infinite expressions by finite means. (在这本必读之书中，Philip让我们思考这些便捷工具的基础以及它们对语言的意义，语言是人类身份的基础之一，它以有限的方式提供无限的表达。)”可知，作者认为语言是人类身份的基础之一，即语言是人类强大的工具。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。 Reading aloud has become less popular in today’s fast-paced society due to its comparatively slower pace and the multisensory (多感官的) engagement it requires. ____16____ Let us examine these benefits in greater detail to show why this method is a useful addition to your learning tool kit. ____17____ When you read silently, you engage mainly with visual and linguistic memory aspects. However, reading aloud adds auditory (听觉的) memory engagement-your ability to remember sounds, such as your voice reading the text. Reading aloud promotes active engagement. ____18____ It actively engages your mind, forcing you to process information deeply. This improves understanding by making you interact with the information. Reading aloud reduces stress. Reading aloud can be quite relaxing and beneficial for reducing stress. When you read aloud, it is like a form of mindfulness that brings your attention to the present. This can be really helpful, especially when you’re dealing with difficult study tasks. ____19____ Reading aloud creates a personal connection to the text. When you read aloud, you are not merely following a text. ____20____ Whether you are telling a story, giving a speech or talking about something, the way you show feelings through your voice makes a real difference. It makes the material more interesting and helps you connect with the content. A. Reading aloud improves memory. B. Reading aloud improves public speaking. C. It gives your mind a break and reduces tension. D. You are adding your emotions and expressions to the mix. E. When you read out loud, you naturally pay closer attention. F. However, reading aloud still leads to significant gains in boosting learning. G. Moreover reading aloud often involves repetition. further improving memory. 【答案】16. F 17. A 18. E 19. C 20. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了大声朗读的诸多好处。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Reading aloud has become less popular in today’s fast-paced society due to its comparatively slower pace and the multisensory engagement it requires.(在当今快节奏的社会中，大声朗读由于其相对较慢的节奏和需要多感官参与，已经变得不那么流行了。)”和下文“Let us examine these benefits in greater detail to show why this method is a useful addition to your learning tool kit.(让我们更详细地探讨这些好处，以展示为什么这种方法是你学习工具包中的一个有用补充。)”可知，本空需要承接上文提到的大声朗读不受欢迎的现状，同时引出下文要探讨的大声朗读的好处。选项F“However, reading aloud still leads to significant gains in boosting learning.(然而，大声朗读在促进学习方面仍然能带来显著的收获。)”符合语境。故选F。 【17题详解】 根据下文“When you read silently, you engage mainly with visual and linguistic memory aspects. However, reading aloud adds auditory memory engagement-your ability to remember sounds, such as your voice reading the text.(当你默读时，你主要涉及视觉和语言记忆方面。然而，大声朗读增加了听觉记忆参与，即你记住声音的能力，比如你朗读文本的声音。)”可知，本空需要引出下文关于大声朗读对记忆的影响。选项A“Reading aloud improves memory.(大声朗读能提高记忆力。)”符合语境。故选A。 【18题详解】 根据上文“Reading aloud promotes active engagement.(大声朗读能促进积极参与。)”和下文“It actively engages your mind, forcing you to process information deeply. This improves understanding by making you interact with the information.(它积极地调动你的思维，迫使你深入处理信息。这通过让你与信息互动来提高理解。)”可知，本空需要承接上文，说明大声朗读如何促进积极参与，并且引出下文对这一点的进一步解释。选项E“When you read out loud, you naturally pay closer attention.(当你大声朗读时，你自然会更加专注。)”符合语境。故选E。 【19题详解】 根据上文“Reading aloud can be quite relaxing and beneficial for reducing stress. When you read aloud, it is like a form of mindfulness that brings your attention to the present. This can be really helpful, especially when you’re dealing with difficult study tasks.(大声朗读可以非常放松，有助于减轻压力。当你大声朗读时，它就像一种正念练习，把你的注意力带到当下。这真的很有帮助，尤其是当你处理困难的学习任务时。)”可知，本空需要承接上文，进一步说明大声朗读如何减轻压力。选项C“It gives your mind a break and reduces tension.(它让你的大脑得到休息，减轻紧张情绪。)”符合语境。故选C。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Reading aloud creates a personal connection to the text. When you read aloud, you are not merely following a text.(大声朗读能与文本建立个人联系。当你大声朗读时，你不仅仅是在跟随文本。)”和下文“Whether you are telling a story, giving a speech or talking about something, the way you show feelings through your voice makes a real difference. It makes the material more interesting and helps you connect with the content.(无论你是在讲故事、发表演讲还是谈论某件事，你通过声音表达情感的方式都会产生真正的影响。它使材料更有趣，并帮助你与内容建立联系。)”可知，本空需要承接上文，说明大声朗读时，读者不仅仅是跟随文本，还会加入自己的情感和表达，并且引出下文对这一点的进一步解释。选项D“You are adding your emotions and expressions to the mix.(你将自己的情感和表达融入其中。)”符合语境。故选D。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 My granddaughter Lylah wants a desk as her eighth birthday gift. This isn’t a(n) ____21____ request. Most kids her age prefer toys or clothes. I am more than happy to ____22____ the wish since Lylah is a child after my own heart. ____23____ of my oak (橡木) desk, which I bought at university, returned. My academic journey was marked by its ____24____ while I was studying, typing and writing papers. I was drawn into the world of ____25____ as I hunched (弓身) over the pages of famous writers like George Eliot and Virginia Woolf. When I began my teaching career, I ____26____ myself fully. Soon student essays and tests buried the desk. After my son was born, students’ papers ____27____ things like baby wipes (湿巾). Later, I returned to teaching, ____28____ my desk once again. Now, after decades, it isn’t as ____29____ as before. It was _____30_____ designed for an electric typewriter, so the height is all wrong for today's work and study. So I know an oak antique like mine wouldn’t _____31_____ Lylah. I found that most of today’s desks are very _____32_____. Just a surface, really, for a screen and a keyboard. I kept _____33_____ until I came upon one with drawers to hold her crayons. I hope this desk will be as _____34_____ to Lylah as mine was to me, helping her learn and grow. Virginia Woolf wrote about the importance of a woman having her own room. Perhaps all we _____35_____ is a desk of our own for the many kinds of work that shape who we become. 21. A. interesting B. typical C. personalized D. essential 22. A. reconsider B. compare C. satisfy D. announce 23. A. Details B. Characters C. Collections D. Memories 24. A. company B. appearance C. inspiration D. change 25. A. education B. literature C. employment D. achievement 26. A. exhibited B. explored C. accepted D. devoted 27. A. made use of B. gave rise to C. gave way to D. took charge of 28. A. repurposing B. displaying C. reassessing D. appreciating 29. A. fascinating B. common C. special D. functional 30. A. eventually B. originally C. potentially D. accidentally 31. A. impress B. impact C. suit D. limit 32. A. cheap B. simple C. perfect D. beautiful 33. A. looking B. wondering C. working D. asking 34. A. available B. exciting C. meaningful D. faithful 35. A. recall B. discover C. possess D. need 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. D 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的孙女莉拉想要一张书桌作为八岁生日礼物，这让作者回忆起自己大学时买的橡木书桌陪伴自己学习、教学的经历，作者意识到自己的古董书桌已不适合莉拉，于是开始为莉拉寻找合适的书桌，作者希望这张书桌能像自己的书桌对自己一样，对莉拉有重要意义，即每个人都需要一张属于自己的书桌来助力成长。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这可不是一个典型的请求。A. interesting有趣的；B. typical典型的；C. personalized个性化的；D. essential至关重要的。根据下文“Most kids her age prefer toys or clothes.”可知，像她这个年龄的大多数孩子更喜欢玩具或衣服，所以想要一张书桌不是一个典型的请求。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我很高兴能满足她的愿望，因为莉拉是一个深得我心的好孩子。A. reconsider重新考虑；B. compare比较；C. satisfy满足；D. announce宣布。根据上文“My granddaughter Lylah wants a desk as her eighth birthday gift.”以及后文“since Lylah is a child after my own heart.”可知，作者很乐意满足她的愿望。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我大学时买的那张橡木书桌的回忆涌上心头。A. Details细节；B. Characters性格；C. Collections收集；D. Memories回忆。根据下文“My academic journey was marked by its ____4____ while I was studying, typing and writing papers.”可知，作者回忆起了大学时买的那张书桌。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在我学习、打字和写论文的时候，我的学术之旅一直有它的陪伴。A. company陪伴；B. appearance出现；C. inspiration灵感；D. change改变。根据下文“When I began my teaching career, I ____6____ myself fully. Soon student essays and tests buried the desk.”可知，作者开始教学事业后，书桌被学生的论文和试卷所覆盖，说明作者在学习、打字和写论文的时候，书桌一直陪伴着作者。故选A。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我弓着身子阅读乔治・艾略特和弗吉尼亚・伍尔芙等著名作家的作品时，我沉浸在文学世界中。A. education教育；B. literature文学；C. employment雇佣；D. achievement成就。根据下文“as I hunched (弓身) over the pages of famous writers like George Eliot and Virginia Woolf.”可知，作者弓身看乔治・艾略特和弗吉尼亚・伍尔夫等著名作家的作品，所以作者沉浸在文学世界中。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我开始我的教学生涯时，我全身心地投入其中。A. exhibited展览；B. explored探索；C. accepted接受；D. devoted奉献，投入。根据下文“Soon student essays and tests buried the desk.”可知，作者全身心地投入教学事业中。故选D。 【27题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：在我的儿子出生后，学生的论文给婴儿湿巾等物品让出了空间。 A. made use of利用；B. gave rise to引起；C. gave way to让位于，被……取代；D. took charge of负责。根据上文“After my son was born”可知，作者有了儿子后，学生的论文让位于婴儿湿巾之类的东西。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：后来，我又重新开始教学，再次重新利用那张书桌。A. repurposing重新利用，改造；B. displaying展示；C. reassessing重新评估；D. appreciating欣赏。根据上文“Later, I returned to teaching”可知，作者重返教学岗位后，书桌被重新利用起来。故选A。 29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：如今，几十年过去了，它不再像以前那样实用了。A. fascinating迷人的；B. common常见的；C. special特别的；D. functional实用的。根据下文“It was ____10____ designed for an electric typewriter, so the height is all wrong for today's work and study.”可知，书桌是为电动打字机设计的，高度不适合现在的工作和学习，所以书桌不像以前那样实用了。故选D。 【30题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：它原本是为电动打字机设计的，所以对于如今的工作和学习来说，高度完全不合适。A. eventually最终；B. originally最初；C. potentially潜在地；D. accidentally意外地。根据下文“so the height is all wrong for today's work and study.”可知，它最初是为电动打字机设计的。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：所以我知道像我那张一样的橡木古董书桌并不适合莉拉。A. impress给……留下深刻印象；B. impact影响；C. suit适合；D. limit限制。根据上文“It was ____10____ designed for an electric typewriter, so the height is all wrong for today’s work and study.”可知，书桌的高度不适合现在的工作和学习，所以不适合莉拉。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我发现如今的大多数书桌都非常简单。A. cheap便宜的；B. simple简单的；C. perfect完美的；D. beautiful漂亮的。根据下文“Just a surface, really, for a screen and a keyboard.”可知，现在的大多数书桌很简单，只是一个放屏幕和键盘的表面。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我一直寻找着，直到我看到了一张有抽屉可以放她的蜡笔的书桌。A. looking看；B. wondering想知道；C. working工作；D. asking问。根据上文作者觉得现在的书桌不符合要求，以及下文“until I came upon one with drawers to hold her crayons.”可知，作者一直在寻找合适的书桌。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我希望这张书桌对莉拉来说，就像我的书桌对我一样有意义，能帮助她学习和成长。A. available可获得的；B. exciting令人兴奋的；C. meaningful有意义的；D. faithful忠实的。根据上文作者对自己书桌的情感以及下文“helping her learn and grow.”可知，作者希望这张书桌对莉拉像自己的书桌对自己一样有意义。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：也许对于塑造我们自身的各种工作而言，我们所需要的仅仅是一张属于自己的书桌。A. recall回忆；B. discover发现；C. possess拥有；D. need需要。根据上文作者对书桌的情感以及书桌对自己的意义和后文“a desk of our own for the many kinds of work that shape who we become”可知，此处指也许我们所需要的就是一张属于自己的书桌来做各种工作，这些工作塑造了我们。故选D。 第Ⅱ卷（共55分） 第三部分 语言运用 第二节（共10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。 A Chinese influencer has attracted 6 million followers on social media by documenting her ambitious project-trying out 100 different jobs, each for just one day. The influencer Chizao, in her 20s, resigned ____36____ her previous company because she felt the dull repeated work had made her far ____37____ (curious) about the world. Unsure what to do next, she decided to experience 100 jobs, each for one day, ____38____ (attain) an insight into diverse professions. Initially, Chizao found many employers unwilling to hire somebody for only a day. After countless failures, she ____39____ (take) on as a babysitter. Later, jobs followed as a waist drum dancer, a worker on a farm, and a sales ____40____ (assist) in a store. After several jobs and gaining more followers online, Chizao found ____41____ became easier to find more opportunities. The most challenging experience was training with the Chengdu Fire and Rescue Department. She started training at 6:30 am with ____42____ 3km run. The professional training included rope-climbing and running with two fire hose pipes ____43____ (weigh) 40 kg. The young influencer admitted she seriously considered ____44____ (withdraw) halfway. But she kept going, motivated by the thought that real firefighters don’t back down easily when saving people. Chizao said _____45_____ she wanted to share with others was that every profession holds dignity and deserves equal respect. 【答案】36. from 37. less curious 38. to attain 39. was taken 40. assistant 41. it 42. a 43. weighing 44. withdrawing 45. what 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了网红Chizao体验100种不同工作并分享感悟的经历。 【36题详解】 考查介词。句意：这位20多岁的网红辞去了之前公司的工作。resign from是固定搭配，意为“从……辞职”。故填from。 【37题详解】 考查比较级。句意：因为她觉得枯燥、重复的工作让她对这个世界不那么好奇了。curious“好奇的”，此处表示与之前相比，现在对世界的好奇程度降低了，用less curious。故填less curious。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：不确定接下来做什么，她决定体验100份工作，每份工作做一天，以便深入了解不同的职业。本句谓语为decided，此处为非谓语动词，作目的状语，用动词attain“获得”的不定式to attain。故填to attain。 【39题详解】 考查动词语态。句意：在无数次失败后，她被雇为一名保姆。句子描述过去发生的事情，时态用一般过去时，主语she和take on“雇佣”为被动关系，用一般过去时的被动语态，主语是第三人称单数，be动词用was。故填was taken。 【40题详解】 考查名词。句意：后来，她做过腰鼓舞者、农场工人和商店的销售助理。sales assistant是固定短语，意为“销售助理”，此处用名词assistant，作as的宾语，根据空前的a可知，用单数形式。故填assistant。 【41题详解】 考查代词。句意：在做了几份工作并在网上获得了更多粉丝之后，Chizao发现找到更多机会变得更容易了。此处为形式主语，真正的主语是后面的不定式短语to find more opportunities，用形式主语it。故填it。 【42题详解】 考查冠词。句意：她早上6点半开始训练，跑3公里。表示泛指“一次3公里的跑步”，且3km以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a。故填a。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：专业训练包括攀爬绳索和拖着 40 公斤重的消防水带跑步。本句谓语为included，此处为非谓语动词，two fire hose pipes与weigh“重达”之间是主动关系，所以用现在分词weighing，作后置定语。故填weighing。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这位年轻的网红承认她曾认真考虑过中途退出。consider doing sth.是固定短语，意为“考虑做某事”，此处用withdraw“退出”的动名词withdrawing，作宾语。故填withdrawing。 【45题详解】 考查主语从句。句意：Chizao 说她想与他人分享的是每个职业都有尊严，都应得到平等的尊重。“____ she wanted to share with others”是主语从句，从句中缺少share的宾语，指物，用what引导主语从句。故填what。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 你班外教老师组织同学们举行“Nature is our best teacher”的英语演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括： 1. 举例说明“Nature is our best teacher”； 2. 我们应如何从自然中学习。 注意： 1. 字数80个左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Hello, everyone! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Hello, everyone! Nature, our greatest teacher, offers us countless lessons. The bamboo that bends in the wind teaches us flexibility. The ant colonies, which work together tirelessly, show us the power of teamwork. And the changing seasons remind us that change is the only constant.To learn from nature, we should observe it closely. When we see how plants adapt to their surroundings, we understand the importance of adaptability. We should also reflect on what we’ve seen. Remember, nature is always there, waiting for us to learn valuable lessons from it. Thank you! 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于演讲稿。要求考生写一篇演讲稿，参加外教老师组织同学们举行的“Nature is our best teacher”的英语演讲比赛。 【详解】1.词汇积累 无数的：countless→ numerous 不知疲倦地：tirelessly→ unceasingly 提醒：remind→ prompt 观察：observe→ watch 2.句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：Nature, our greatest teacher, offers us countless lessons. 拓展句：It is countless lessons that nature, our greatest teacher, offers us. 【点睛】【高分句型1】The bamboo that bends in the wind teaches us flexibility.（运用了that引导的限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】The ant colonies, which work together tirelessly, show us the power of teamwork.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句） 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Our school was organizing a musical, which was about the story of Annie and Sandy, the dog Annie rescued. Therefore, a dog was necessary. However, every dog we had found was either too excited, too lazy, or just didn’t listen. “Ashley, can you please find another dog for us by Monday?” asked Mr Loomis, our director and drama teacher. I took the job and strained my brain to find the right dog. It looked like an impossible task for it was already Saturday. However, I knew that this dog had to be perfect. It had to have a winning personality, but it would also have to look the part. “I think I can help you get a dog.” offered Jose, my best friend. Like me, he was in eighth grade. He loved musicals and being a problem solver. “Thanks. That’d be great.” I said. “I have no idea where to get the right dog.” Jose then texted his neighbor Mrs Wilson who ran the local shelter and he thought she could help. She texted him right back, saying she knew the perfect dog. We walked to Mrs Wilson’s house. Once there, Mrs Wilson welcomed us warmly. “I have the perfect dog for you!” she said. “His name is Farley. He works part-time at the airport calming passengers who are nervous about flying. Let me get him. He’s out in the backyard playing.” She quickly stepped outside. I waited with Jose for a little while, and then she came back with a very happy dog. Farley had big and kind eyes. The dog’s fur was black and white in color. However, the main thing about Farley was that he lost one leg. Seeing the dog, I felt disappointed at first. But it also reminded me about myself. Despite my love for singing and dancing, the birthmark that covered half of my face would be too much of a distraction (使人分心的事物). As a result, I chose to work backstage. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式作答。 Mrs Wilson smiled softly, noticing my hesitation. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On the night of the performance, Farly surprised everyone. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Mrs Wilson smiled softly, noticing my hesitation. “I know what you’re thinking,” she said. “But Farley is special. He may have only three legs, but he is trained to follow every instruction, which makes him ideal for the musical. He has a sweet nature that will surely touch the audience’s hearts.” Her words made me realize that I shouldn’t judge Farley by his appearance. I decided to give him a chance because I believed every dog, just like every person, could shine in their own way. On the night of the performance, Farley surprised everyone. As soon as he walked onto the stage, he became the center of attention. He played his role so perfectly that no one seemed to notice his missing leg. The audience, who had no idea about his disability, cheered loudly. What moved me most was that Farley showed us that differences don’t matter; it’s what’s inside that counts. Luckily, this experience taught me a valuable lesson about never judging others too quickly. 【解析】 【导语】本文以寻找参演音乐剧的狗为线索展开。学校筹备音乐剧需狗，作者阿什利受老师所托去寻找，好友何塞帮忙联系到威尔逊夫人。见到了三条腿的法利，阿什利有些失望，同时联想到因胎记而选择幕后工作的自己。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段句首内容“威尔逊夫人注意到我的犹豫，轻轻一笑。”可知，第一段可以描写威尔逊夫人察觉作者对法利的犹豫后，向作者介绍法利虽然只有三条腿，但训练有素、性格温顺，这些优势使它适合参演，作者因此被说服，决定给法利一个机会。 ②由第二段句首内容“演出当晚，法利让大家大吃一惊。”可知，第二段可以描写演出当晚法利一登场就吸引众人目光，它完美演绎角色，让观众忽略其残疾并为之欢呼，这次经历让作者深刻领悟到不应以貌取人，内在品质才最重要的道理 。 2.续写线索：威尔逊夫人察觉犹豫 —— 介绍法利优势 —— 作者决定尝试 —— 演出中法利登场 —— 完美表现获欢呼 —— 作者领悟道理 3.词汇激活 行为类 ① 训练：be trained to/be cultivated to ② 遵循：follow/obey ③ 给予机会：give a chance/provide an opportunity/offer a chance 情绪类 ① 热烈欢呼：cheer loudly/cheer enthusiastically/cheer with excitement ② 幸运的是：luckily/fortunately 【点睛】【高分句型1】He may have only three legs, but he is trained to follow every instruction, which makes him ideal for the musical. (运用了which引导的定语从句) 【高分句型2】Her words made me realize that I shouldn’t judge Farley by his appearance. (运用了that引导的宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024-2025学年度第二学期教学质量检测 高二英语试题 2025.05 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。满分150分，考试用时120分钟。考试结束后，将本试卷和答案卡一并交回。 注意事项： 1. 答第Ⅰ卷前考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2. 选出每小题答案前，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。所有试题的答案，写在答题卡上，不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。 第Ⅰ卷（共95分） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. Where are the speakers most probably? A. In the library. B. In the classroom. C. In the street. 2. How many books will the speakers take? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. 3. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Assistant and customer. C. Employer and employee. 4. What does the man think of the examples in the paper? A. Creative. B. Beautiful. C. Old. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A riddle. B. A family member. C. A lock. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the bag made of? A. Plastic. B. Corn. C. Soil. 7. What is the advantage of the bag? A. It's water-proof. B. It breaks down easily. C. It doesn't cost much. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What did the man do in the afternoon? A. He visited a forest. B. He made a sculpture. C. He planted some trees. 9. What attracted the man most? A. A metal bell. B. A wooden circle. C. A stone horse. 10. What will the woman probably do next? A. See some photos. B. Do some walking. C. Call a friend. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What is the woman doing? A. Giving a lecture. B. Doing some research. C. Hosting an interview. 12. What is the man's company mainly dealing with now? A. Building toy trains. B. Constructing a bridge. C. Finding a business partner. 13 What has the man been doing in his spare time recently? A. Building a model steam train. B. Traveling in the Middle East. C. Chatting with other engineers. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What has the man got near his house? A. Some trees. B. Some vegetables. C. Some animals. 15. How does global warming influence Greenland? A. People can live a green lifestyle. B. People can keep more animals. C. People can grow their own food. 16. What is the man's concern about Greenland? A. More land will disappear. B. Its winters will get longer. C. Its cities might be flooded. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Why did the man decide to live a plastic-free lifestyle? A To carry out a project. B. To set a good example. C. To help raise people's awareness. 18. What happened after the man started living such a lifestyle? A. He went to stores less often. B. He developed more interests. C. He started eating more healthily. 19. What else did the man do? A. He made his own soap. B. He made his own candies. C. He invented some containers. 20. What does the man suggest listeners do in the end? A. Live a 100% plastic-free life. B. Take action to use less plastic. C. Join their Environmental Club. 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 The Bridport Prize The Bridport Prize is one of the most famous awards in the literary world. Whether you’re writing a poem, a short story, a flash fiction, a novel or a memoir, we can’t wait to read your words. We are committed to discovering and championing new writers. It’s every writer’s dream to see their words in print. We are a step on the road to making that happen. From our highly respected judges to our experienced partners, we do whatever we can to make your voice heard. Prizes ·Young Writer Award (£500) For the highest-placed writer aged 16 to 25 in poetry, short story, flash fiction and novel. ·Never Too Late Award (£500) This award is given to the highest-placed writer aged 60+ in poetry short story, novel and flash fiction. The winning piece will be featured in our anthology (选集), which is considered published and can open doors to literary agents and publishers. It also enables entry into other competitions not available to the public. ·Dorset Award (£100) Sponsored by The Bookshop, Bridport, it is given to the highest-placed Dorset writer in poetry, short story, flash fiction and novel. Genre First prize Requirement Poetry £500 Up to 42 lines Short story £500 5,000 words or less Flash Fiction £1,000 250 words or less Novel £1,500 plus package 8,000 to 10,000 words and a synopsis (提要) Memoir £1,500 plus package 5,000 to 8,000 words plus a 300-word overview Notes *Entries must be completed independently by the writer. *Work must not be produced or edited by ChatGPT or any other AI creation tool. *Deadline: May 31,2025 1. What do we know about the Bridport Prize? A. It provides a platform for new writers. B. It is a literary award for children's books. C. It is the highest award in the literary world. D. It encourages older individuals to write memoirs. 2. Who may get a special prize? A. A poet writing a 50-line poem. B. An author of a 5,000-word novel. C. A 60-year-old Dorset writer ranked second. D. A top-ranked 22-year-old short-story writer. 3. What is one of the entry requirements? A. Being co-authored. B. Being perfected by AI. C. Being entirely original. D. Being finalized by June 31. 2025. B The sun shone on my skin as I stood on the beach and smiled. “Perfect,” the photographer called out. “You look great!” I was happy to pose for photographs. But yeas earlier, the thought of playing on a crowded beach would have filled me with fear. As a plus-size woman, I’d been flooded with messages about weight all my life. “You could be a model if you lost some weight.” I’ve often heard such words since I was nine years old. It sounded like a compliment (恭维) but it just reinforced my belief that I wasn’t good enough as I was. Growing into adulthood, my relationship with my body only got worse. I even went to hospital and sought medical help to lose weight. But years later, I slowly put some of the weight back on. This time, however. I didn’t see it as a negative thing. I was sick of skipping meals to fit someone else’s idea of beauty. I understood being thin was never the only thing that could make me happy. And I started following women on Instagram who accepted their bodies of all sizes. Seeing their photos, I found all of them, thin or fat, were beautiful. Then I realized there are many forms of beauty and that all bodies deserve fun in the sun. I knew I needed to love myself. But it was hard to quit all the damaging and hurtful thoughts I had about myself. So I came up with a creative way to break the bad habits. Every time I had a negative thought, I said to myself. “Wrong answer; you’re more than that.” It was effective. Later, I shared my story online, and then Curvy Swimwear approached me to model their new product. They wanted to show plus-size women like me could also be stars in the fashion world. So they should love and accept themselves. I felt honored that they had chosen me to spread the worthy message of acceptance. 4. What does the underlined word “reinforced” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Questioned. B. Transformed. C. Shook. D. Strengthened. 5. What did the author realize as an adult? A. She should take exercise to keep fit. B. Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. C. It is necessary to learn from successful women. D. It was difficult to accept her body than expected. 6. What happened to the author after she shared her story online? A She was laughed at by some readers. B. She was employed in the fashion field. C. She was chosen as a role model by women like her. D. She was invited to design products for women like her. 7. What message does the author want to convey? A. Love who you are. B. Let your past go and live. C. Make the most of your youth. D. Ups and downs make one strong. C It happens to all of us. You’re struggling with a problem that feels unsolvable, and then you find the answer in the shower. For some reason, when we step away from an issue, and especially when we’re doing something mindless like showering, we can find a creative solution. Researchers at the University of Virginia call it the “shower effect”. In a recent study, researchers found that slightly engaging tasks like showering or walking can produce the most creativity. The balance between locus and mind wandering seems to produce the best results. “Constraining (限定) your thoughts through minor stimulation seems to promote more creativity compared to it your mind is wandering and there’s nothing going on around you,” said study author Zachary C. Irving, an assistant professor at the University of Virginia. Participants in the study weren’t actually showering. Instead, they either saw a video that was considered boring or a video of the famous scene in When Harry Met Sally, which was considered slightly stimulating. After that, participants had 45 seconds before researchers asked them to describe how they would possibly use a brick or a nail. Researchers then examined both the number of ideas generated and the originality of those ideas. They found that the participants who watched the slightly stimulating video came up with more creative solutions. “My students can learn a thing or two from the research, which highlights the importance of stepping away from a problem to solve it,” said Alice Flaherty, a neurologist at Massachusetts General Hospital. “Some of them are so dedicated that they won’t get up from their desks until they have a creative idea, which defeats the purpose because they don’t ever let their brains step back and take a rest.” When you can’t seem to come up with a creative solution, stepping away to do something completely unrelated could get your juices flowing. “Not focusing on the things that we think are relevant and stepping outside of our assumptions about the world can be really helpful to creative problem solving.” Irving said. 8. How can we inspire our creativity according to the recent study? A. By emptying our mind completely. B. By doing a slightly stimulating activity. C. By fully focusing on a certain problem. D. By engaging ourselves in something interesting. 9. What do we know about the participants in the study? A. They recreated a famous movie scene. B. They imagined taking a shower for 45 seconds. C. They watched a video while talking with each other. D. They offered creative uses of some common objects. 10. Why does the author mention Alice Flaherty’s words? A. To highlight the focus of the study. B. To provide the reason for the study. C. To show the significance of the study. D. To explain the difficulties of the study. 11. What is a suitable title for the text? A. Why do we need to be creative? B. What is the function of daily activities? C. What can we do to prevent mind wandering? D. Why do we get our best ideas in the shower? D Although linguist (语言学家) Philip Seargeant’s grandmother remained clear-thinking after suffering from a disease, she lost the ability to speak or write. To communicate, she had to point to letters printed on a board to spell words. The idea of typing using the mind is at the center of brain-computer interface (BCI) (脑机接口) technology, which aims to let people type simply by imagining themselves speaking. Technology companies are investing heavily in research that promises to change the way we communicate with our devices and with each other. In his new book, The Future of Language, Philip explores technologies like BCI, alongside with AI tools like ChatGPT and invites us to consider the influences of these innovations that seem to change the future of language. He shows how changes in communication tools impact language, which, in turn, reshapes society. The global popularity of English has brought us close to a universal (通用的) language, but machine translation enables us to understand one another without losing linguistic diversity. He also reminds us that our communication mostly happens through technology owned by big companies whose business model is built around selling behavioral insights collected from users’ personal online experiences. And this could lead to new ways of manipulating (操纵) us. For example, when Al programs produce responses for you, sometimes they suggest a reply which is better phrased than the one that occurred to you. With BCI, AI could sit directly between our thoughts and our ability to express them. Those who control these technologies will be better able to direct our behavior, from personal spending to voting. So next time when we pick the most proper emoji or use ChatGPT to write a document, we should stop briefly. In this must-read, Philip makes us think about the basics of these convenient tools and what they indicate for language, one of the foundations of human identity, which offers infinite (无限的) expressions by finite means. 12. Why does the author mention Philip’s grandmother? A. To stress the need for BCI technology. B. To present the powerful influence of a disease. C. To show care for people with communication problems. D. To explain why Philip explores language and technologies. 13. The Future of Language points out changes in communication tools can ________. A reduce the need for translation B. help maintain linguistic diversity C. promote the popularity of English D. contribute to potential social unrest 14. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. The role of Al in improving communication. B. Some ill effects related to AI communication tools. C. How the technology companies' business model works. D. Why we can’t always trust in the results created by ChatGPT. 15. Which does the author agree with according to the last paragraph? A. We should welcome AI tools. B. Technology puts language forward. C. Language is a powerful human tool. D. Language bridges cultures and societies. 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。 Reading aloud has become less popular in today’s fast-paced society due to its comparatively slower pace and the multisensory (多感官的) engagement it requires. ____16____ Let us examine these benefits in greater detail to show why this method is a useful addition to your learning tool kit. ____17____ When you read silently, you engage mainly with visual and linguistic memory aspects. However, reading aloud adds auditory (听觉的) memory engagement-your ability to remember sounds, such as your voice reading the text. Reading aloud promotes active engagement. ____18____ It actively engages your mind, forcing you to process information deeply. This improves understanding by making you interact with the information. Reading aloud reduces stress. Reading aloud can be quite relaxing and beneficial for reducing stress. When you read aloud, it is like a form of mindfulness that brings your attention to the present. This can be really helpful, especially when you’re dealing with difficult study tasks. ____19____ Reading aloud creates a personal connection to the text. When you read aloud, you are not merely following a text. ____20____ Whether you are telling a story, giving a speech or talking about something, the way you show feelings through your voice makes a real difference. It makes the material more interesting and helps you connect with the content. A. Reading aloud improves memory. B. Reading aloud improves public speaking. C. It gives your mind a break and reduces tension. D. You are adding your emotions and expressions to the mix. E. When you read out loud, you naturally pay closer attention. F. However, reading aloud still leads to significant gains in boosting learning. G. Moreover, reading aloud often involves repetition. further improving memory. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 My granddaughter Lylah wants a desk as her eighth birthday gift. This isn’t a(n) ____21____ request. Most kids her age prefer toys or clothes. I am more than happy to ____22____ the wish since Lylah is a child after my own heart. ____23____ of my oak (橡木) desk, which I bought at university, returned. My academic journey was marked by its ____24____ while I was studying, typing and writing papers. I was drawn into the world of ____25____ as I hunched (弓身) over the pages of famous writers like George Eliot and Virginia Woolf. When I began my teaching career, I ____26____ myself fully. Soon student essays and tests buried the desk. After my son was born, students’ papers ____27____ things like baby wipes (湿巾). Later, I returned to teaching, ____28____ my desk once again. Now, after decades, it isn’t as ____29____ as before. It was _____30_____ designed for an electric typewriter, so the height is all wrong for today's work and study. So I know an oak antique like mine wouldn’t _____31_____ Lylah. I found that most of today’s desks are very _____32_____. Just a surface, really, for a screen and a keyboard. I kept _____33_____ until I came upon one with drawers to hold her crayons. I hope this desk will be as _____34_____ to Lylah as mine was to me, helping her learn and grow. Virginia Woolf wrote about the importance of a woman having her own room. Perhaps all we _____35_____ is a desk of our own for the many kinds of work that shape who we become. 21. A. interesting B. typical C. personalized D. essential 22. A. reconsider B. compare C. satisfy D. announce 23. A. Details B. Characters C. Collections D. Memories 24. A. company B. appearance C. inspiration D. change 25. A. education B. literature C. employment D. achievement 26. A. exhibited B. explored C. accepted D. devoted 27. A. made use of B. gave rise to C. gave way to D. took charge of 28. A. repurposing B. displaying C. reassessing D. appreciating 29. A. fascinating B. common C. special D. functional 30. A. eventually B. originally C. potentially D. accidentally 31. A. impress B. impact C. suit D. limit 32. A. cheap B. simple C. perfect D. beautiful 33. A. looking B. wondering C. working D. asking 34. A. available B. exciting C. meaningful D. faithful 35. A. recall B. discover C. possess D. need 第Ⅱ卷（共55分） 第三部分 语言运用 第二节（共10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。 A Chinese influencer has attracted 6 million followers on social media by documenting her ambitious project-trying out 100 different jobs, each for just one day. The influencer Chizao, in her 20s, resigned ____36____ her previous company because she felt the dull repeated work had made her far ____37____ (curious) about the world. Unsure what to do next, she decided to experience 100 jobs, each for one day, ____38____ (attain) an insight into diverse professions. Initially, Chizao found many employers unwilling to hire somebody for only a day. After countless failures, she ____39____ (take) on as a babysitter. Later, jobs followed as a waist drum dancer, a worker on a farm, and a sales ____40____ (assist) in a store. After several jobs and gaining more followers online, Chizao found ____41____ became easier to find more opportunities. The most challenging experience was training with the Chengdu Fire and Rescue Department. She started training at 6:30 am with ____42____ 3km run. The professional training included rope-climbing and running with two fire hose pipes ____43____ (weigh) 40 kg. The young influencer admitted she seriously considered ____44____ (withdraw) halfway. But she kept going, motivated by the thought that real firefighters don’t back down easily when saving people. Chizao said _____45_____ she wanted to share with others was that every profession holds dignity and deserves equal respect. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 你班外教老师组织同学们举行“Nature is our best teacher”的英语演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括： 1. 举例说明“Nature is our best teacher”； 2. 我们应如何从自然中学习。 注意： 1. 字数80个左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Hello, everyone! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Our school was organizing a musical, which was about the story of Annie and Sandy, the dog Annie rescued. Therefore, a dog was necessary. However, every dog we had found was either too excited, too lazy, or just didn’t listen. “Ashley, can you please find another dog for us by Monday?” asked Mr Loomis, our director and drama teacher. I took the job and strained my brain to find the right dog. It looked like an impossible task for it was already Saturday. However, I knew that this dog had to be perfect. It had to have a winning personality, but it would also have to look the part. “I think I can help you get a dog.” offered Jose, my best friend. Like me, he was in eighth grade. He loved musicals and being a problem solver. “Thanks. That’d be great.” I said. “I have no idea where to get the right dog.” Jose then texted his neighbor Mrs Wilson who ran the local shelter and he thought she could help. She texted him right back, saying she knew the perfect dog. We walked to Mrs Wilson’s house. Once there, Mrs Wilson welcomed us warmly. “I have the perfect dog for you!” she said. “His name is Farley. He works part-time at the airport calming passengers who are nervous about flying. Let me get him. He’s out in the backyard playing.” She quickly stepped outside. I waited with Jose for a little while, and then she came back with a very happy dog. Farley had big and kind eyes. The dog’s fur was black and white in color. However, the main thing about Farley was that he lost one leg. Seeing the dog, I felt disappointed at first. But it also reminded me about myself. Despite my love for singing and dancing, the birthmark that covered half of my face would be too much of a distraction (使人分心的事物). As a result, I chose to work backstage. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式作答。 Mrs Wilson smiled softly, noticing my hesitation. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On the night of the performance, Farly surprised everyone. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$