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海南中学2024-2025学年第二学期期中考试
高二英语试题
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。
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Why does the woman talk to John?
A. To ask for advice. B. To recommend a club. C. To borrow some books.
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What is Karen busy doing today?
A. Organizing a party. B. Cleaning the house. C. Visiting her daughter.
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What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. The man’s occupation. B. The man’s company. C. The man’s books.
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Where are most probably the speakers?
A. At home. B. At an animal shelter. C. At a zoo.
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What does Mike mean?
A. He’ll go to bed right now.
B. He doesn’t feel tired at all.
C. He will stay up late tonight.
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。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
6. What’s the advantage of the apartment?
A. Its good community. B. Its new furniture. C. Its suitable size.
7. How much should the man pay for rent each time?
A. $300. B. $900. C. $3600.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
8. Why is Michelle hungry now?
A. She skipped breakfast. B. She did physical activity. C. She didn’t eat enough.
9. What will Michelle do next?
A. Ask for Mr. Brown’s permission.
B. Eat her food outside.
C. Get herself across.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
10. How did Linda get to her office?
A. By car. B. By bus. C. By train.
11. How long did Linda arrive here in advance?
A. 25 minutes. B. 10 minutes. C. 35 minutes.
12. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Colleagues. B. Classmates. C. Roommates.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
13. Which art festival was the biggest according to the woman?
A. The one in Chicago. B. The one in New York. C. The one in Los Angeles.
14. What were they dissatisfied about the art festival?
A. Lack of watercolor paintings. B. Lack of accomplished artists. C. Lack of sculptures.
15. Why did the man quit painting?
A. He preferred chalk art.
B. He had a tight schedule.
C. He couldn’t afford the expenses.
16. What does the woman promise the man to do?
A. Pay for the taxi. B. Call the receptionist. C. Bring him art supplies.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
17. What is the speaker doing?
A. Delivering a lecture. B. Hosting a program. C. Conducting a seminar.
18. What has a great influence on Stephanie’s career choice?
A. Her father’s guidance. B. Her classmates’ help. C. Extensive reading.
19. Why didn’t Stephanie go to medical school after college?
A. She fell in love with Chemistry.
B. She found a job as a chemist.
C. She had financial problems.
20. How did Stephanie find her work at DuPont?
A. Boring. B. Average. C. Great.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
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Wild Places for Outdoor Adventures in Canada
Best for geological wonders: Gros Morne
Despite being home to landscapes so breathtaking, Newfoundland and Labrador remains one of Canada’s most overlooked provinces. Taking pride of place on its west coast is UNESCO-listed Gros Morne National Park. The park’s calling card is an ancient treasure — the Tablelands, a plateau pushed up by tectonic (地壳的) plate shifts and one of only a few places in the world you can walk on the earth’s mantle (地幔).
Best for soft adventure: Thousand Islands
One of Canada’s smallest national parks, Ontario’s Thousand Islands is located in a region of the same name, and made up of 21 islands and numerous smaller islands in the St. Lawrence River. Formed from the worn-down peaks of ancient mountains, much of it is open for camping — a popular, family-friendly option here.
Best for a national park pilgrimage: Banff
Canada’s first national park, Banff sits in the palm of the snow-dusted Rocky Mountains and has drawn travellers to its natural hot springs since it first opened in 1885. Those mineral baths also inspired the construction of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, a 135-year-old, Scottish baronial-style castle. The action here centres around the skiing town of Banff, but the mountains are home to wildlife such as moose and grizzly bears.
Best for wildlife: Jasper
Banff’s northern, lesser-visited neighbour, Jasper, is double its size and the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. A hiker’s region of wild peaks, it’s hard not to bump into wildlife here. Elk, bighorn sheep, and wolves are abundant. Time your visit for spring or autumn when wildlife-watching is at its peak. Non-hikers can enjoy cable-rides for valley views and star-gazing at night — Jasper is the second-largest Dark Sky Preserve, in the world.
21. What makes Gros Morne National Park attractive geologically?
A. The availability of camping. B. The Tablelands, an ancient plateau.
C. The presence of natural hot springs. D. Its location in Newfoundland and Labrador.
22. Where can you find a family-friendly camping option in Ontario?
A. In Banff National Park. B. In Jasper National Park.
C. In Thousand Islands Park. D. In Gros Morne National Park.
23. What do Banff and Jasper have in common?
A. Their hot season is spring. B. Their hot springs attract tourists.
C. They have a history of over 100 years. D. A wide range of wildlife can be found there.
B
In the heart of Yorkshire, Glen Williams’ work connects with the everyday experiences of the working class. His artistic journey began in the 1970s, shaped by the industrial landscape and the lives of those around him. Glen’s story speaks to art lovers, especially those who have walked similar paths, as he brings a deep understanding of community and resilience to his work.
Growing up in a working-class family, he liked to go to school. Art was the very subject that truly excited him and he remembered searching for “any piece of paper or card” to create sculptures, often using the backs of envelopes and cardboard boxes. This resourcefulness remains with him and he continues to include abandoned materials in his art, showing his commitment to sustainability.
His journey as an artist was not always easy. “I didn’t really pick up a paint brush for the next 40 years,” he revealed, as life’s responsibilities, like work and family, took over. Ultimately, he returned to painting while suffering from mental illness. Glen found it very therapeutic (有疗效的) to draw what he was experiencing. He passionately advocated for art therapy, stating, “I think there should be a lot more made of it in society,” stressing the need for creative outlets in mental health.
Growing up in South Yorkshire, Glen lived in a community of miners and steelworkers. “Working-class people feature heavily throughout my work,” he noted, recalling school trips to coal mines and steelworks. This rich background shapes his paintings, which often show the daily lives and struggles of these individuals. He captures their dignity and spirit, inviting viewers to connect with their stories.
His recent exhibition at Huddersfield Art Gallery highlights his focus on people and community. Through his art, Glen invites viewers to reflect on their own memories and experiences, creating a connection that celebrates shared humanity.
24. What influenced Glen Williams’ artistic journey?
A. Art lovers. B. Economic growth.
C. His education. D. His growth background.
25. Why did Glen Williams search for “any piece of paper or card” to create sculptures?
A. Because of his passion for art.
B. Because of his family’s support.
C. Because of its desirable features.
D. Because of environmental worries.
26. Why did Glen Williams return to painting?
A. To advocate art. B. To avoid responsibility.
C. To pursue a dream. D. To seek mental comfort.
27. What do we know about Glen Williams’ art?
A. It helps relate to the working class.
B. It shows the heavy work for workers.
C. It conveys his dissatisfaction with life.
D. It unlocks viewers’ memories of the past.
C
In today’s world, technology plays a significant role in shaping how people approach healthy eating habits. Different countries have unique dietary traditions, and advancements in technology are helping individuals maintain these traditions while adapting to modern lifestyles. This passage explores how technology meets with healthy eating habits in various cultures.
Japan is known for its balanced and nutritious diet, which includes fresh fish, rice, vegetables, and fermented (发酵) foods like miso (味增:日本豆面酱). Technology has enhanced this tradition through apps that track nutritional intake and provide personalized meal plans. For example, many Japanese use smartphone apps to monitor their daily consumption of salt, sugar, and calories, ensuring they adhere to the recommended dietary guidelines. Additionally, vending machines (自动售卖机) and convenience stores now offer healthier options, such as low-calorie meals and snacks, thanks to advancements in food technology.
Mexico faces challenges with obesity and diabetes (糖尿病), but technology is helping to promote healthier eating habits. Apps like Come Bien (Eat Well) educate users about intake control and the nutritional value of traditional foods like beans, corn, and avocados (牛油果). Plus, food delivery platforms now feature“ healthy menus” that highlight low-calorie options, making it easier for people to choose nutritious meals. Furthermore, the government also implemented QR codes on food packaging, allowing consumers to scan and access detailed nutritional information.
Sweden is a leader in promoting sustainable and healthy eating habits. Technology has played a key role in this effort, with apps like Karma reducing food waste by connecting users with discounted meals from local restaurants. Swedes also use apps to track their intake of plant-based foods, fitting with the country’s focus on sustainability. Additionally, smart fridges equipped with cameras and inventory systems help families plan meals and reduce overeating.
28. What dose the underlined phrase “adhere to” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. attend to B. stick to C. look to D. contrary to
29. How is Come Bien helping Mexico address obesity?
A. By promoting traditional high-calorie dishes.
B. By reducing the availability of healthy food options.
C. By providing apps that instruct users about portion control.
D. By finding local farmers’ markets and organic food suppliers.
30. What is one way Sweden promotes sustainable eating habits?
A. By decreasing the role of technology.
B. By using apps to decrease food waste.
C. By increasing the use of processed foods.
D. By encouraging the consumption of more meat.
31. Which of the following may be the suitable title of the passage?
A. The History of Dietary Traditions in Different Countries.
B. The Importance of Spices in Western and Eastern cuisine.
C. Healthy Eating Habits and Technology in Different Countries.
D. The Challenges of Food and Technology in Japan, Mexico and Sweden.
D
Your favourite foods might not taste the same in the future, and the climate crisis is behind it.
In Spain, the black Iberian pigs, which are very important for making special ham, usually eat acorns (橡子) and surrounding grass under oak trees. However, because of heatwaves and a five-year drought, these natural foods are becoming less. So, the pigs are now fed olives (橄榄), thereby changing the unique flavour of the ham.
Drought also affects how fruits taste. For example, watermelons and cantaloupes (香瓜) taste different when there’s a drought. Researchers from a Spanish tech centre told a Spanish newspaper that sugars and other compounds build up during droughts, changing the taste of food, sometimes for better, sometimes for worse.
Beyond drought, rising temperatures and sea levels also influence food flavours. Typically, warm days and cool nights improve the sugar and acid content in fruits, which are essential for the optimal flavour. However, global warming makes this hard to achieve. For example, Japanese apples are becoming less acidic, softer, and drier due to early blooming and high temperatures during growth.
While the food we eat is deeply influenced by the climate crisis, our food choices also cause it. Eating meat and dairy from cows has a big impact on the climate. Raising livestock (牲畜) produces a lot of greenhouse gases. Making animal protein also needs more land, energy and water than making plant-based protein.
This may seem like a problem that can’t be solved, but we can break this cycle. The Good Food Institute, a US group, believes people will choose alternative protein if they are as tasty and affordable as meat.
Meanwhile, more people have started to take action. According to The New York Times, Will Hlamris, a US farmer, practises regenerative farming, allowing cows to move around freely, using less chemical use and disturbing the soil less, which is more environmentally friendly.
32. What changes the flavour of the ham?
A. The harvest of acorns and the surrounding grass.
B. People’s need to make the flavour special.
C. The shortage of food sources and alternative feed.
D. The unique compounds caused by heatwaves.
33. What does the underlined word “optimal” in Paragraph 4 mean?
A. Strange. B. Best. C. Worst. D. Common.
34. According to the Good Food Institute, people will choose alternative protein if ______.
A. the environment changes B. they are cheaper than meat
C. they are delicious and cheap enough D. the greenhouse gases disappear
35. What’s the main idea of the text?
A. Benefits of regenerative farming. B. Food production affected by climate.
C. Livestock’s role in making protein. D. Climate crisis changing food taste.
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
I learned my first poem written by John Donne at school and I still remember the whole thing today. It’s just one of many poems I’ve stored in my memory, ready to recite (背诵) and enjoy whenever I please. It seems that poetry learning has gone out of fashion, but I’m still a fan because it doesn’t just breed a lifelong love of poetry. ___36___ So why not dig out a poem you love and use it to exercise your recall?
Step 1. Know that poems are designed to stick in your mind. ___37___ See how they leave you with memory-arousing images, how they surprise you by breaking the rules, and how they control your senses and emotions. These are all great ways to make information more memorable.
Step 2. ___38___ When you’re learning a poem, try linking the last word of one line to the first word of the next. In my John Donne’s poem, one line ends with “see”, and the next starts with “which”, so I pictured a “sea witch”. Making links like these can also help with learning names, and many other kinds of information.
Step 3. Put in a performance. When you’re practising a poem, read it aloud, as dramatically and emotionally as you can. ___39___
Step 4. Enjoy yourself. Learning poems gives your memory a workout, which improves your mood and gets you into good learning habits. Have fun putting rhymes into your shopping list, using rhythm to learn names, or “performing” revision notes before an exam.
___40___ And, in the process, you’ll be making your memory stronger for everything.
A. Learn through links since memory relies on connections.
B. It also boosts confidence and develops lasting memory skills.
C. So identify the tricks poets use — rhythm, rhyme and repetition.
D. Thus, short poems are good options because they are easily memorized.
E. Follow these steps to appreciate poems and enjoy them wherever you are.
F. Memory experts believe poetry learning can even cultivate an interest in study.
G. Adding gestures and moving around the room can also strengthen your learning.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(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四个选项(A, B, C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When the avalanche (雪崩) hit Mount Jade, 18-year-old climber Zhang Lei found himself completely _____41_____ under three meters of snow. His left leg was numb from the cold, and the oxygen mask hung _____42_____ around his neck, its strap (绑带) torn by the avalanche’s force. Through the howling wind, he could _____43_____ hear his teammate Wang Feng’s faint cries for help.
With trembling hands, Zhang _____44_____ his emergency shovel. Struggling to free his legs, he dug upward inch by inch. After two exhausting hours, he finally _____45_____ daylight filtering (滤透) through the thinning snow layer. But the real challenge was finding Wang in the _____46_____ white landscape.
Suddenly, a glint of red fabric caught his eye — Wang’s red _____47_____, one of his mountaineering equipment! Rushing over, Zhang found his friend unconscious with a _____48_____ head wound. He immediately _____49_____ first-aid techniques learned in training: applying pressure to stop the bleeding, _____50_____ Wang’s body temperature with his own coat.
“Hold on, buddy,” Zhang whispered, though his throat burned _____51_____ lack of water. When the rescue helicopter arrived 8 hours later, the medic stared in _____52_____: “Most people would have given up in such conditions.”
At the award ceremony, reporters asked Zhang about his bravery. He replied quietly: “Courage isn’t about being unafraid. It’s about _____53_____ hope even when every cell in your body _____54_____ to stop.” Years later, Wang often jokes: “That avalanche didn’t bury us — it _____55_____ our friendship in ice, making it unbreakable.
41. A. dug B. buried C. sheltered D. hidden
42. A. loosely B. tightly C. carefully D. quickly
43. A. hardly B. clearly C. faintly D. easily
44. A. put away B. took out C. looked for D. threw away
45. A. heard B. saw C. touched D. reached
46. A. endless B. colorful C. beautiful D. small
47. A. cup B. shoe C. glove D. stick
48. A. slight B. serious C. minor D. common
49. A. forgot B. remembered C. applied D. learned
50. A. increasing B. decreasing C. maintaining D. measuring
51. A. because of B. instead of C. in case of D. in spite of
52. A. anger B. surprise C. sadness D. disappointment
53. A. losing B. giving up C. holding onto D. letting go
54. A. wants B. refuses C. decides D. hopes
55. A. destroyed B. damaged C. melted D. froze
第二节 课文语法填空(共10空;每空1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下列短文,根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。
The Richfield Museum of Fine Art is proud ____56____ (present) our new exhibition, “From Shang to Qing: Chinese Art Through the Ages”. Join us ____57____ we explore over 3,000 years of art from China.
The highlight of this exhibition is a painting ____58____ (call) Clearing After Snow on a Mountain Pass by Tang Yin. Born during the Ming Dynasty, Tang Yin once tried to enter the civil ____59____ (serve) but failed. He then turned to painting and became one of China’s ____60____ (great) artists. His painting shows mountains and houses covered in snow, skillfully ____61____ (demonstrate) extraordinary artistry.
Also on display are Shang Dynasty bronze objects. Though they ____62____ (make) by unknown artists, their craftsmanship is remarkable. Some items are ____63____ (high) regarded as part of Emperor Qianlong’s collection, ____64____ personal passion for bronzes is well-documented.
Finally, Tang Dynasty Buddhist sculptures reflect influences from Indian and Central Asian art ____65____ the Silk Road.
第四部分 写作(满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
66. 假设你是李华,你的加拿大笔友Tom来信询问你校“Adversity & Courage”主题活动的开展情况。请用英语写一封回信,内容包括:
1. 活动目的;
2. 活动内容(如励志讲座、逆境故事分享会等);
3. 活动对你的启发。
注意:
1. 词数80左右,开头结尾已给出;
2. 可适当增加细节,使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,
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Warm regards,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
67. Last weekend, a group of high-school students, including Tom, Sarah, and their friends, participated in an environmental protection activity at a nearby river. The activity was organized by their school’s environmental club to raise awareness about water pollution and encourage people to take action to protect the river.
When they arrived at the riverbank, they were shocked by what they saw. The river was filled with all kinds of garbage, from plastic bottles to old tires. The water was dark and smelly, and there were hardly any signs of aquatic life. Tom frowned and said, “This is even worse than we thought. We really need to do something to save this river.”
The students immediately got to work. They divided themselves into groups. One group started to pick up the garbage along the riverbank, using long-handled tools to reach the trash floating in the water. Another group went around to the nearby factories and shops, distributing brochures about environmental protection and explaining the importance of not polluting the river. Sarah was in charge of taking pictures and recording videos to document the situation and their efforts.
As they were working, a middle-aged man walked by. He looked at the students with curiosity and asked, “What are you kids doing?” Tom stepped forward and replied, “Sir, we’re trying to clean up this river. It’s in a really bad state, and we want to make people aware of the problem.” The man nodded, but then he said, “Do you really think a few kids like you can make a difference? This pollution has been going on for years.” Tom was a bit discouraged by his words, but he still firmly said, “We have to try. Every little bit helps, right?” The man just shrugged and walked away. After a long day of hard work, the riverbank looked much cleaner. However, they knew that this was just a small step, and there was still a long way to go to fully restore the river’s health...
注意:
(1)所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2.续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1:
That night, Tom couldn’t fall asleep. He kept thinking about the man’s words and the current situation of the river.
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Paragraph 2:
A few weeks later, the students organized a follow-up activity.
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Yes, it's near my college and it's in a good neighborhood. So what about . the rent is three hundred dollars a month, and you need to pay for three months rent each time. I can accept that, and I want to rent the apartment for a whole year. 听下面一段对话,回答第八和第9两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。So do you want to eat your sandwich? now? It's just ten thirty AM. I was . woken up early by my father and was asked to jog with him for half an hour. I just add some bread and two eggs this morning. Now i'm really starving. I usually don't feel hungry before eleven thirty AM. I guess it's because of my jogging. Well, if you really want to eat now, I suggest you go outside. why? If you eat . in the studio, you'll make mr. Brown very angry. He doesn't allow eating here. I guess you're right. I don't want to make him cross. And so do you want to eat your sandwich? Now it's just ten thirty AM. I was woken up early by my father and was asked to jog with him for half an hour. I just had some bread and two eggs this morning. Now i'm really starving. I usually don't feel hungry before eleven thirty. AM, I guess it's because of my jogging. Well, if you really want to eat now, I suggest you go outside. why? If you eat . in the studio, you'll make mr. Brown very angry. He doesn't allow eating here. I guess you're right. I don't want to make him cross. 听下面一段对话,回答第十至第十二三个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Linda, when did you leave your apartment this morning? I didn't leave until eight ten AM, and I arrived at the building of our office at nine . thirty five AM. So how did you get here? Did you drive or take a bus? neither. I don't own a car yet, and the bus moves too slowly. I took the train from hunting in. The carriage was almost empty. IT was completely the opposite to my brighton commute last year. Did you immediately come to the office after you arrived . at the building? No, since I was not expected until ten Clark AM, I took a quick drawl around the block. I even took some pictures using my cell phone. I saw the statues of William shakespeare and charlie chaplin. I even had a look at chinatown. good. Did you like your first day working here? absolutely. I'm glad I can work with people like you here. Linda, when did you leave your apartment this morning? I didn't leave until eight ten AM. And I arrived at the building of our office at nine . thirty five AM. So how did you get here? Did you drive? Take a bus? neither. I don't own a car yet, and the bus moves too slowly. I took the train from hunting in. The carriage was almost empty. IT was completely the opposite to my brighton commute last year. Did you immediately come to the office after you arrived at . the building? No, ince, I was not expected until ten clock AM. I took a quick drawl around the block. I even took some pictures using my cell phone. I saw the status of William shakespeare and charlie chaplin. I even had a look at chinatown. good. Did you like your first day working here? absolutely. I'm glad I can work with people like you here. 听下面一段对话,回答第13至第16 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。I can't believe how cool that art festival was last night, and this was even bigger than the ones we went to in los Angeles and chicago. New york is the birth place of the modern art movement in the U. S. The only thing I was missing was sculpture. The water color paintings were my favorite. I was also disappointed about the lack of sculpture, but in general, I like that a lot. Hey, how long you think IT takes to become an accomplish artist? It's tough to say. My uncle is a painter, and IT took him twenty years to get to the point where he could do his art full time. I have always enjoyed oil painting, but the materials are so expensive, I had to give that up. That's too bad. I guess we all have to make sacrifices. Maybe I just need a cheaper alternative. My niece has been doing a lot of choker on her blackboard, and he even likes to show IT to her best friend. We should stop by the art supply store on the way home. okay, as long as the cost of a cab is not too high. I am on to a tape budget . this month. This ones on me. You got the taxi last weekend. awesome. Let's go to the reception counter. They can help us find the taxi stand. I can't believe how cool that art festival was last night. And this was even bigger than the ones we went to in los Angeles and chicago. New york is the birth place of the modern art movement in the U. S. The only thing I was missing was sculpture. The water color paintings were my favorite. I was also disappointed about the lack of sculpture, but in general, I like that a lot. Hey, how long you think IT takes to become an accomplished artist? It's tough to say. My uncle is a painter, and IT took him twenty years to get to the point where he could do his art full time. I have always enjoyed oil painting, but the materials are so expensive, I had to give that up. That's too bad. I guess we all have to make sacrifices. Maybe I just need a cheaper alternative. My knife ce has been doing a lot of choker on her blackboard, and SHE even likes to show IT to her . best friend. We should stop by the art supply store on the way home. okay? As long as the cost of the cab is not too high, I am on a tight budget this month. This ones on me, you got the taxi last weekend. awesome. Let's go to the reception counter. They can help us find the taxi stand. 听下面一段独白,回答第17至第24个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Good evening, everyone. In tonight's program, people in history, i'd like to tell you something about Stephanie Louis collect. As a Young girl, Stephanie was different from her classmates. SHE was an excEllent reader with an extremely good memory. He was also very good at math. Stephanie love of learning came from her father every night. When he came home from work, he sudden read a book or newspaper. He was a scientist to study's nature. Together, the father and the daughter would walk into the woods collecting leaves, flowers and seeds. Stephanie stucker finds in a scrap book her father helped her label and write descriptions of them. He died when he was ten, but their early explorations together inspired Stephanie to pursue career and science. As Stephanie grew older, he decided to use science to help people. Had become a doctor. He studied chemistry in college, but when he graduated, SHE couldn't afford to go to medical school. Instead, SHE worked and saved money. SHE got a job as a chemist at the duck company. The job was supposed to be temporary, but definitely fell in love with IT and never looked back. Her work at duped combined her childhood love of science and fabric with her interest in helping people in solving problems, and her creations would change the world. Good evening, everyone. In tonight's program, people in history, i'd like to tell you something about Stephanie Louis collect. As a Young girl, stephane was different from her classmates. SHE was an excEllent reader with an extremely good memory. He was also very good at math. Stephanie's love of learning came from her father every night. When he came home from work, he said and read a book or newspaper. He was a scientist who studies nature together. The father and the daughter would walk into the woods collecting leaves, flowers and seeds. Stephanie stucker vines in a scrapbook. Her father helped her label in right descriptions of them. He died when he was ten, but their early explorations together inspired stephane to pursue career in science. As Stephanie grew older, he decided to use science to help people and become a doctor. He studied chemistry in college, but when SHE graduated, SHE couldn't afford to go to medical school. Instead, he worked and saved money. SHE got a job as a chemist at the two point company. The job was supposed to be temporary, but definitely fell in love with IT and never looked back. Her work at the point combined her childhood love of science and fabric with her interest in helping people in solving problems, and her creations would change the world.
海南中学2024-2025学年第二学期期中考试
高二英语试题
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
Why does the woman talk to John?
A. To ask for advice. B. To recommend a club. C. To borrow some books.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: Hey John, I want to let you know about a book club I joined a couple of months ago. I know you do a lot of reading, so I thought you might want to come with me next month.
M: Oh, that sounds like fun.
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What is Karen busy doing today?
A. Organizing a party. B. Cleaning the house. C. Visiting her daughter.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: Karen, it seems you’re pretty busy today.
W: Yes, it’s my daughter’s birthday today. I’m throwing a big party for her, so there’s a lot to do.
M: Let me know if you need a hand.
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What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. The man’s occupation. B. The man’s company. C. The man’s books.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: So, are you still a salesman of Kid’s Choice?
M: No, I left my former company about two years ago after publishing my first book. Now I teach kids music at a school and work on my second book in my free time.
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Where are most probably the speakers?
A. At home. B. At an animal shelter. C. At a zoo.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: Look at all the dogs, cats and bunnies. I just want to take them all back home.
W: I know you want to help them all, but we can just take one back home.
M: Then I’ll encourage my friends to come and adopt some too.
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What does Mike mean?
A. He’ll go to bed right now.
B. He doesn’t feel tired at all.
C. He will stay up late tonight.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: Mike, it’s eleven o’clock PM. Now go to bed.
M: But I haven’t finished my paper yet.
W: You can finish it tomorrow.
M: The deadline is tomorrow. I’ll have to burn the midnight oil tonight.
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。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
6. What’s the advantage of the apartment?
A. Its good community. B. Its new furniture. C. Its suitable size.
7. How much should the man pay for rent each time?
A. $300. B. $900. C. $3600.
【答案】6. A 7. B
【解析】
【原文】M: Hi, I’m here to look at the one bedroom apartment you have for rent.
W: Okay. Follow me please. As you can see, it’s bright and furnished.
M: That’s true, but it’s smaller than I expected. But it’s fine with me. I live in it alone after all.
W: Good. So do you like it?
M: Yes, it’s near my college and it’s in a good neighborhood. So what about the rent?
W: It’s 300 dollars a month and you need to pay for three months rent each time.
M: I can accept that and I want to rent the apartment for a whole year.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
8. Why is Michelle hungry now?
A. She skipped breakfast. B. She did physical activity. C. She didn’t eat enough.
9. What will Michelle do next?
A. Ask for Mr. Brown’s permission.
B. Eat her food outside.
C. Get herself across.
【答案】8. B 9. B
【解析】
【原文】M: Michelle, do you want to eat your sandwich now? It’s just 10:30 am.
W: I was woken up early by my father and was asked to jog with him for half an hour. I just had some bread and two eggs this morning. Now I’m really starving. I usually don’t feel hungry before 11:30 a.m. I guess it’s because of my jogging.
M: Well, if you really want to eat now, I suggest you go outside.
W: Why?
M: If you eat in the studio, you’ll make Mr. Brown very angry. He doesn’t allow eating here.
W: I guess you’re right. I don’t want to make him cross.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
10. How did Linda get to her office?
A. By car. B. By bus. C. By train.
11. How long did Linda arrive here in advance?
A. 25 minutes. B. 10 minutes. C. 35 minutes.
12. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Colleagues. B. Classmates. C. Roommates.
【答案】10. C 11. A 12. A
【解析】
【原文】M: Linda, when did you leave your apartment this morning?
W: I didn’t leave until 8:10 a.m and I arrived at the building of our office at 9:35 a.m.
M: So how did you get here? Did you drive or take a bus?
W: Neither. I don’t own a car yet and the bus moves too slowly. I took the train from Huntingdon. The carriage was almost empty. It was completely the opposite to my Brighton commute last year.
M: Did you immediately come to the office after you arrived at the building?
W: No, since I was not expected until 10 o’clock a.m, I took a quick stroll around the block. I even took some pictures using my cell phone. I saw the statues of William Shakespeare and Charlie Chaplin. I even had a look at Chinatown.
M: Good. Did you like your first day working here?
W: Absolutely. I’m glad I can work with people like you here.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
13. Which art festival was the biggest according to the woman?
A. The one in Chicago. B. The one in New York. C. The one in Los Angeles.
14. What were they dissatisfied about the art festival?
A. Lack of watercolor paintings. B. Lack of accomplished artists. C. Lack of sculptures.
15. Why did the man quit painting?
A. He preferred chalk art.
B. He had a tight schedule.
C. He couldn’t afford the expenses.
16. What does the woman promise the man to do?
A. Pay for the taxi. B. Call the receptionist. C. Bring him art supplies.
【答案】13. B 14. C 15. C 16. A
【解析】
【原文】W: I can’t believe how cool that art festival was last night. And it was even bigger than the ones we went to in Los Angeles and Chicago.
M: New York is the birthplace of the modern art movement in the US.
W: The only thing I was missing was sculpture. The watercolor paintings were my favorite.
M: I was also disappointed about the lack of sculpture, but in general I liked it a lot. Hey, how long do you think it takes to become an accomplished artist?
W: It’s tough to say. My uncle is a painter and it took him 20 years to get to the point where he could do his art full time.
M: I have always enjoyed oil painting, but the materials are so expensive. I had to give it up.
W: That’s too bad. I guess we all have to make sacrifices.
M: Maybe I just need a cheaper alternative. My niece has been doing a lot of chalk art on her blackboard, and she even likes to show it to her best friend.
W: We should stop by the art supply store on the way home.
M: Okay, as long as the cost of a cab is not too high. I am on a tight budget this month.
W: This one’s on me. You got the taxi last weekend.
M: Awesome. Let’s go to the reception counter. They can help us find the taxi stand.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
17. What is the speaker doing?
A. Delivering a lecture. B. Hosting a program. C. Conducting a seminar.
18. What has a great influence on Stephanie’s career choice?
A. Her father’s guidance. B. Her classmates’ help. C. Extensive reading.
19. Why didn’t Stephanie go to medical school after college?
A. She fell in love with Chemistry.
B. She found a job as a chemist.
C. She had financial problems.
20. How did Stephanie find her work at DuPont?
A. Boring. B. Average. C. Great.
【答案】17. B 18. A 19. C 20. C
【解析】
【原文】Good evening everyone. In tonight’s program, people in history, I’d like to tell you something about Stephanie Louise Kwolek. As a young girl, Stephanie was different from her classmates. She was an excellent reader with an extremely good memory. She was also very good at math. Stephanie’s love of learning came from her father. Every night when he came home from work, he sat and read a book or newspaper. He was a scientist who studies nature. Together, the father and the daughter would walk into the woods collecting leaves, flowers and seeds. Stephanie stuck her finds in a scrapbook. Her father helped her label and write descriptions of them. He died when she was ten, but their early explorations together inspired Stephanie to pursue a career in science. As Stephanie grew older, she decided to use science to help people and become a doctor. She studied chemistry in college, but when she graduated, she couldn’t afford to go to medical school. Instead, she worked and saved money. She got a job as a chemist at the DuPont company. The job was supposed to be temporary, but Stephanie fell in love with it and never looked back. Her work at DuPont combined her childhood love of science and fabric with her interest in helping people and solving problems, and her creations would change the world.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
Wild Places for Outdoor Adventures in Canada
Best for geological wonders: Gros Morne
Despite being home to landscapes so breathtaking, Newfoundland and Labrador remains one of Canada’s most overlooked provinces. Taking pride of place on its west coast is UNESCO-listed Gros Morne National Park. The park’s calling card is an ancient treasure — the Tablelands, a plateau pushed up by tectonic (地壳的) plate shifts and one of only a few places in the world you can walk on the earth’s mantle (地幔).
Best for soft adventure: Thousand Islands
One of Canada’s smallest national parks, Ontario’s Thousand Islands is located in a region of the same name, and made up of 21 islands and numerous smaller islands in the St. Lawrence River. Formed from the worn-down peaks of ancient mountains, much of it is open for camping — a popular, family-friendly option here.
Best for a national park pilgrimage: Banff
Canada’s first national park, Banff sits in the palm of the snow-dusted Rocky Mountains and has drawn travellers to its natural hot springs since it first opened in 1885. Those mineral baths also inspired the construction of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, a 135-year-old, Scottish baronial-style castle. The action here centres around the skiing town of Banff, but the mountains are home to wildlife such as moose and grizzly bears.
Best for wildlife: Jasper
Banff’s northern, lesser-visited neighbour, Jasper, is double its size and the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. A hiker’s region of wild peaks, it’s hard not to bump into wildlife here. Elk, bighorn sheep, and wolves are abundant. Time your visit for spring or autumn when wildlife-watching is at its peak. Non-hikers can enjoy cable-rides for valley views and star-gazing at night — Jasper is the second-largest Dark Sky Preserve, in the world.
21. What makes Gros Morne National Park attractive geologically?
A. The availability of camping. B. The Tablelands, an ancient plateau.
C. The presence of natural hot springs. D. Its location in Newfoundland and Labrador.
22. Where can you find a family-friendly camping option in Ontario?
A. In Banff National Park. B. In Jasper National Park.
C. In Thousand Islands Park. D. In Gros Morne National Park.
23. What do Banff and Jasper have in common?
A. Their hot season is spring. B. Their hot springs attract tourists.
C. They have a history of over 100 years. D. A wide range of wildlife can be found there.
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要讲述了加拿大四个适合户外探险的地方,分别介绍了它们各自的特色和吸引力。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Best for geological wonders: Gros Morne部分中“The park’s calling card is an ancient treasure — the Tablelands, a plateau pushed up by tectonic (地壳的) plate shifts and one of only a few places in the world you can walk on the earth’s mantle (地幔).(这个公园的名片是一处古老的宝藏——Tablelands,这是一个由地壳板块移动推升形成的高原,也是世界上仅有的几个可以在地球地幔上行走的地方之一。)”可知,从地质学角度来说,Tablelands,这个古老的高原使得格罗斯莫恩国家公园具有吸引力。故选B项。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Best for soft adventure: Thousand Islands部分中“One of Canada’s smallest national parks, Ontario’s Thousand Islands is located in a region of the same name, and made up of 21 islands and numerous smaller islands in the St. Lawrence River. Formed from the worn-down peaks of ancient mountains, much of it is open for camping — a popular, family-friendly option here.(加拿大最小的国家公园之一,安大略省的千岛湖位于同名地区,由圣劳伦斯河中的21个岛屿和众多较小的岛屿组成。它由古老山脉被侵蚀的山峰形成,这里的大部分区域都开放供露营——这是一个受欢迎的、适合家庭的选择。)”可知,在安大略省的千岛湖公园可以找到适合家庭的露营选择。故选C项。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据Best for a national park pilgrimage: Banff部分中“The action here centres around the skiing town of Banff, but the mountains are home to wildlife such as moose and grizzly bears.(这里的活动以班夫滑雪小镇为中心,但这些山脉是驼鹿和灰熊等野生动物的家园。)”以及Best for wildlife: Jasper部分中“A hiker’s region of wild peaks, it’s hard not to bump into wildlife here. Elk, bighorn sheep, and wolves are abundant.(这是一个徒步旅行者的野峰地区,在这里很难不遇到野生动物。麋鹿、大角羊和狼数量众多。)”可知,在Banff和Jasper都能发现各种各样的野生动物。故选D项。
B
In the heart of Yorkshire, Glen Williams’ work connects with the everyday experiences of the working class. His artistic journey began in the 1970s, shaped by the industrial landscape and the lives of those around him. Glen’s story speaks to art lovers, especially those who have walked similar paths, as he brings a deep understanding of community and resilience to his work.
Growing up in a working-class family, he liked to go to school. Art was the very subject that truly excited him and he remembered searching for “any piece of paper or card” to create sculptures, often using the backs of envelopes and cardboard boxes. This resourcefulness remains with him and he continues to include abandoned materials in his art, showing his commitment to sustainability.
His journey as an artist was not always easy. “I didn’t really pick up a paint brush for the next 40 years,” he revealed, as life’s responsibilities, like work and family, took over. Ultimately, he returned to painting while suffering from mental illness. Glen found it very therapeutic (有疗效的) to draw what he was experiencing. He passionately advocated for art therapy, stating, “I think there should be a lot more made of it in society,” stressing the need for creative outlets in mental health.
Growing up in South Yorkshire, Glen lived in a community of miners and steelworkers. “Working-class people feature heavily throughout my work,” he noted, recalling school trips to coal mines and steelworks. This rich background shapes his paintings, which often show the daily lives and struggles of these individuals. He captures their dignity and spirit, inviting viewers to connect with their stories.
His recent exhibition at Huddersfield Art Gallery highlights his focus on people and community. Through his art, Glen invites viewers to reflect on their own memories and experiences, creating a connection that celebrates shared humanity.
24. What influenced Glen Williams’ artistic journey?
A. Art lovers. B. Economic growth.
C. His education. D. His growth background.
25. Why did Glen Williams search for “any piece of paper or card” to create sculptures?
A. Because of his passion for art.
B. Because of his family’s support.
C. Because of its desirable features.
D. Because of environmental worries.
26. Why did Glen Williams return to painting?
A. To advocate art. B. To avoid responsibility.
C. To pursue a dream. D. To seek mental comfort.
27. What do we know about Glen Williams’ art?
A. It helps relate to the working class.
B. It shows the heavy work for workers.
C. It conveys his dissatisfaction with life.
D. It unlocks viewers’ memories of the past.
【答案】24. D 25. A 26. D 27. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了艺术家Glen Williams的成长经历和艺术创作。同时文章介绍了其近期的展览,指出他对人和社区的关注,通过艺术邀请观众反思自身记忆和经历,建立共享人性的联系。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“In the heart of Yorkshire, Glen Williams’ work connects with the everyday experiences of the working class. His artistic journey began in the 1970s, shaped by the industrial landscape and the lives of those around him.(在约克郡的中心,Glen Williams的作品与工人阶级的日常生活经历紧密相连。他的艺术之旅始于20世纪70年代,受到了工业景观和周围人生活的熏陶。)”可知,Glen Williams的艺术作品与工人阶级的日常生活经历紧密相连,受到了工业景观和周围人生活的熏陶即受到了他的成长背景的影响。故选D项。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Growing up in a working-class family, he liked to go to school. Art was the very subject that truly excited him and he remembered searching for ‘any piece of paper or card’ to create sculptures, often using the backs of envelopes and cardboard boxes.(他成长于一个工人阶级家庭,喜欢上学。艺术是真正让他兴奋的主题,他记得自己为了创作雕塑而四处寻找“任何纸片或纸板”,经常使用信封背面和纸板箱。)”可知,Glen Williams因为对艺术的热爱而四处寻找纸片或纸板来创作雕塑。故选A项。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Ultimately, he returned to painting while suffering from mental illness. Glen found it very therapeutic (有疗效的) to draw what he was experiencing.(最终,他在患有精神疾病时回到了绘画。Glen发现把自己所经历的画出来很有疗效。)”可知,Glen Williams回到绘画是为了寻求精神上的安慰。故选D项。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“In the heart of Yorkshire, Glen Williams’ work connects with the everyday experiences of the working class.(在约克郡的中心,Glen Williams的作品与工人阶级的日常生活经历紧密相连。)”以及第四段“Growing up in South Yorkshire, Glen lived in a community of miners and steelworkers. ‘Working-class people feature heavily throughout my work,’ he noted, recalling school trips to coal mines and steelworks. This rich background shapes his paintings, which often show the daily lives and struggles of these individuals.(在南约克郡长大,Glen生活在一个矿工和钢铁工人的社区里。他回忆起学校组织的煤矿和钢铁厂之旅时说:“工人阶级在我的作品中占据重要地位。”这一丰富的背景塑造了他的画作,这些画作经常展现这些人的日常生活和奋斗。)”可知,Glen Williams的艺术作品与工人阶级紧密相关,反映了他们的生活和奋斗。因此,A选项“It helps relate to the working class.(它有助于与工人阶级建立联系)”符合题意。故选A项。
C
In today’s world, technology plays a significant role in shaping how people approach healthy eating habits. Different countries have unique dietary traditions, and advancements in technology are helping individuals maintain these traditions while adapting to modern lifestyles. This passage explores how technology meets with healthy eating habits in various cultures.
Japan is known for its balanced and nutritious diet, which includes fresh fish, rice, vegetables, and fermented (发酵) foods like miso (味增:日本豆面酱). Technology has enhanced this tradition through apps that track nutritional intake and provide personalized meal plans. For example, many Japanese use smartphone apps to monitor their daily consumption of salt, sugar, and calories, ensuring they adhere to the recommended dietary guidelines. Additionally, vending machines (自动售卖机) and convenience stores now offer healthier options, such as low-calorie meals and snacks, thanks to advancements in food technology.
Mexico faces challenges with obesity and diabetes (糖尿病), but technology is helping to promote healthier eating habits. Apps like Come Bien (Eat Well) educate users about intake control and the nutritional value of traditional foods like beans, corn, and avocados (牛油果). Plus, food delivery platforms now feature“ healthy menus” that highlight low-calorie options, making it easier for people to choose nutritious meals. Furthermore, the government also implemented QR codes on food packaging, allowing consumers to scan and access detailed nutritional information.
Sweden is a leader in promoting sustainable and healthy eating habits. Technology has played a key role in this effort, with apps like Karma reducing food waste by connecting users with discounted meals from local restaurants. Swedes also use apps to track their intake of plant-based foods, fitting with the country’s focus on sustainability. Additionally, smart fridges equipped with cameras and inventory systems help families plan meals and reduce overeating.
28. What dose the underlined phrase “adhere to” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. attend to B. stick to C. look to D. contrary to
29. How is Come Bien helping Mexico address obesity?
A. By promoting traditional high-calorie dishes.
B. By reducing the availability of healthy food options.
C. By providing apps that instruct users about portion control.
D. By finding local farmers’ markets and organic food suppliers.
30. What is one way Sweden promotes sustainable eating habits?
A. By decreasing the role of technology.
B. By using apps to decrease food waste.
C. By increasing the use of processed foods.
D. By encouraging the consumption of more meat.
31. Which of the following may be the suitable title of the passage?
A. The History of Dietary Traditions in Different Countries.
B. The Importance of Spices in Western and Eastern cuisine.
C. Healthy Eating Habits and Technology in Different Countries.
D. The Challenges of Food and Technology in Japan, Mexico and Sweden.
【答案】28. B 29. C 30. B 31. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是不同的几个国家利用科技培养健康的饮食习惯文化。
【28题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线短语前的“Japanese use smartphone apps to monitor their daily consumption of salt, sugar, and calories(日本人使用智能手机应用程序来监测他们每日的盐、糖和卡路里摄入量)”可知,使用应用程序监测每日的盐、糖和卡路里摄入量应是确保人们遵守或者坚持推荐的饮食指南,由此可知,划线短语的意思与“遵守,坚持”意义相近。故选B项。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Apps like Come Bien (Eat Well) educate users about intake control and the nutritional value of traditional foods like beans, corn, and avocados.(像Come Bien(好好吃)这样的应用程序教育用户关于摄入控制以及传统食物(如豆类、玉米和牛油果)的营养价值。)”可知,Come Bien通过提供应用程序来指导用户控制摄入量和了解传统食物的营养价值,从而帮助墨西哥应对肥胖问题。故选C项。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Technology has played a key role in this effort, with apps like Karma reducing food waste by connecting users with discounted meals from local restaurants.(技术在这一努力中发挥了关键作用,像Karma这样的应用程序通过将用户与当地餐馆的折扣餐食连接起来减少食物浪费。)”可知,瑞典通过使用应用程序(如Karma)减少食物浪费来促进可持续饮食习惯。故选B项。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。根据首段中的“Different countries have unique dietary traditions, and advancements in technology are helping individuals maintain these traditions while adapting to modern lifestyles. This passage explores how technology meets with healthy eating habits in various cultures.(不同国家有着独特的饮食传统,而技术的进步正在帮助人们在适应现代生活方式的同时维持这些传统。本文探讨了技术如何在不同文化中与健康饮食习惯相结合。)”可知,全文围绕不同国家如何利用技术促进健康饮食习惯展开讨论,分别介绍了日本、墨西哥和瑞典的例子,因此,题目“不同国家的健康饮食习惯与技术”概括了本文的主题,是最适合的标题。故选C项。
D
Your favourite foods might not taste the same in the future, and the climate crisis is behind it.
In Spain, the black Iberian pigs, which are very important for making special ham, usually eat acorns (橡子) and surrounding grass under oak trees. However, because of heatwaves and a five-year drought, these natural foods are becoming less. So, the pigs are now fed olives (橄榄), thereby changing the unique flavour of the ham.
Drought also affects how fruits taste. For example, watermelons and cantaloupes (香瓜) taste different when there’s a drought. Researchers from a Spanish tech centre told a Spanish newspaper that sugars and other compounds build up during droughts, changing the taste of food, sometimes for better, sometimes for worse.
Beyond drought, rising temperatures and sea levels also influence food flavours. Typically, warm days and cool nights improve the sugar and acid content in fruits, which are essential for the optimal flavour. However, global warming makes this hard to achieve. For example, Japanese apples are becoming less acidic, softer, and drier due to early blooming and high temperatures during growth.
While the food we eat is deeply influenced by the climate crisis, our food choices also cause it. Eating meat and dairy from cows has a big impact on the climate. Raising livestock (牲畜) produces a lot of greenhouse gases. Making animal protein also needs more land, energy and water than making plant-based protein.
This may seem like a problem that can’t be solved, but we can break this cycle. The Good Food Institute, a US group, believes people will choose alternative protein if they are as tasty and affordable as meat.
Meanwhile, more people have started to take action. According to The New York Times, Will Hlamris, a US farmer, practises regenerative farming, allowing cows to move around freely, using less chemical use and disturbing the soil less, which is more environmentally friendly.
32. What changes the flavour of the ham?
A. The harvest of acorns and the surrounding grass.
B. People’s need to make the flavour special.
C. The shortage of food sources and alternative feed.
D. The unique compounds caused by heatwaves.
33. What does the underlined word “optimal” in Paragraph 4 mean?
A. Strange. B. Best. C. Worst. D. Common.
34. According to the Good Food Institute, people will choose alternative protein if ______.
A. the environment changes B. they are cheaper than meat
C. they are delicious and cheap enough D. the greenhouse gases disappear
35. What’s the main idea of the text?
A. Benefits of regenerative farming. B. Food production affected by climate.
C. Livestock’s role in making protein. D. Climate crisis changing food taste.
【答案】32. C 33. B 34. C 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章指出气候危机影响食物味道,如西班牙火腿、水果受干旱、升温等影响风味改变,同时食物选择也会导致气候问题,不过人们可通过选择替代蛋白、再生农业等方式打破这一循环。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“In Spain, the black Iberian pigs, which are very important for making special ham, usually eat acorns (橡子) and surrounding grass under oak trees. However, because of heatwaves and a five-year drought, these natural foods are becoming less. So, the pigs are now fed olives (橄榄), thereby changing the unique flavour of the ham.(在西班牙,黑伊比利亚猪是制作特殊火腿的重要原料,它们通常吃橡树下的橡子和周围的草。然而,由于热浪和长达五年的干旱,这些天然食物越来越少了。因此,猪现在被喂橄榄,从而改变了火腿的独特风味)”可知,食物来源的短缺和替代饲料是导致火腿风味改变的原因。故选C项。
【33题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Typically, warm days and cool nights improve the sugar and acid content in fruits(通常,温暖的白天和凉爽的夜晚会提高水果中的糖和酸含量)”和下文“However, global warming makes this hard to achieve. For example, Japanese apples are becoming less acidic, softer, and drier due to early blooming and high temperatures during growth.(然而,全球变暖使这一目标难以实现。例如,由于早熟和生长过程中的高温,日本苹果变得不那么酸、更软、更干)”可知,全球变暖使得水果的成分有所变化,日本苹果变得不那么可口,味道不佳。由此可知,原先的气候条件可以促成水果达到最佳的风味。由此推知,划线词意思是“最好的,最佳的”,与B项Best意思一致。故选B项。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“The Good Food Institute, a US group, believes people will choose alternative protein if they are as tasty and affordable as meat.(美国健康食品研究所认为,如果替代蛋白和肉类一样美味又实惠,人们会选择它们)”可知,该机构认为,替代蛋白足够美味和便宜的情况下,人们会选择它们。故选C项。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是第一段“Your favourite foods might not taste the same in the future, and the climate crisis is behind it.(你最喜欢的食物在未来可能尝起来不一样,而气候危机是背后的原因)”可知,文章主要讨论了气候危机如何影响食物的味道,包括干旱、气温上升和海平面上升等因素。由此可知,D项“气候危机改变食物味道”最能概括文章的主旨。故选D项。
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
I learned my first poem written by John Donne at school and I still remember the whole thing today. It’s just one of many poems I’ve stored in my memory, ready to recite (背诵) and enjoy whenever I please. It seems that poetry learning has gone out of fashion, but I’m still a fan because it doesn’t just breed a lifelong love of poetry. ___36___ So why not dig out a poem you love and use it to exercise your recall?
Step 1. Know that poems are designed to stick in your mind. ___37___ See how they leave you with memory-arousing images, how they surprise you by breaking the rules, and how they control your senses and emotions. These are all great ways to make information more memorable.
Step 2. ___38___ When you’re learning a poem, try linking the last word of one line to the first word of the next. In my John Donne’s poem, one line ends with “see”, and the next starts with “which”, so I pictured a “sea witch”. Making links like these can also help with learning names, and many other kinds of information.
Step 3. Put in a performance. When you’re practising a poem, read it aloud, as dramatically and emotionally as you can. ___39___
Step 4. Enjoy yourself. Learning poems gives your memory a workout, which improves your mood and gets you into good learning habits. Have fun putting rhymes into your shopping list, using rhythm to learn names, or “performing” revision notes before an exam.
___40___ And, in the process, you’ll be making your memory stronger for everything.
A. Learn through links since memory relies on connections.
B. It also boosts confidence and develops lasting memory skills.
C. So identify the tricks poets use — rhythm, rhyme and repetition.
D. Thus, short poems are good options because they are easily memorized.
E. Follow these steps to appreciate poems and enjoy them wherever you are.
F. Memory experts believe poetry learning can even cultivate an interest in study.
G. Adding gestures and moving around the room can also strengthen your learning.
【答案】36. B 37. C 38. A 39. G 40. E
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文介绍了学习诗歌的步骤和方法。
【36题详解】
根据前一句“It seems that poetry learning has gone out of fashion, but I’m still a fan because it doesn’t just breed a lifelong love of poetry(似乎诗歌学习已经过时了,但我仍然是一个粉丝,因为它不仅培养了对诗歌的终身热爱)”可知,空格处的句子应该接着说作者喜欢学诗歌的原因,所以B项“It also boosts confidence and develops lasting memory skills.(它还能增强信心,培养持久的记忆技能)”填入空格处符合语境,B选项中的also与前一句中的doesn’t just形成“不仅……而且……”结构。故选B项。
【37题详解】
根据空格前的句子“Know that poems are designed to stick in your mind. (要知道,诗歌的设计是为了让你铭记在心)”可知,空格处的句子应该解释诗歌适合记忆的因素,所以C项“So identify the tricks poets use — rhythm, rhyme and repetition.(所以要识别诗人使用的技巧——节奏、押韵和重复。)”填入空格处,符合语境。故选C项。
【38题详解】
根据空格后的句子“When you’re learning a poem, try linking the last word of one line to the first word of the next.(当你学习一首诗的时候,试着把一行的最后一个单词和下一行的第一个单词连起来。)”可知,空格处的句子应该是建议通过联系来学习诗歌,所以A项“Learn through links since memory relies on connections.(通过联系来学习,因为记忆依赖于联系。)”填入空格处,符合语境。故选A项。
【39题详解】
根据前文“Put in a performance. When you’re practising a poem, read it aloud, as dramatically and emotionally as you can.(进行表演。当你练习一首诗的时候,大声朗读,尽可能戏剧化和充满感情。)”可知,空格处的句子应该是建议通过表演来学习诗歌,所以G项“Adding gestures and moving around the room can also strengthen your learning.(增加手势和在房间里走动也可以加强你的学习。)”填入空格处,符合语境。故选G项。
【40题详解】
空格处的句子在最后一段,是总结句,应该是对以上提到的几种方法的总结,所以E项“Follow these steps to appreciate poems and enjoy them wherever you are.(按照这些步骤来欣赏诗歌,无论你在哪里都能享受它们。)”填入空格处,符合语境。故选E项。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(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四个选项(A, B, C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When the avalanche (雪崩) hit Mount Jade, 18-year-old climber Zhang Lei found himself completely _____41_____ under three meters of snow. His left leg was numb from the cold, and the oxygen mask hung _____42_____ around his neck, its strap (绑带) torn by the avalanche’s force. Through the howling wind, he could _____43_____ hear his teammate Wang Feng’s faint cries for help.
With trembling hands, Zhang _____44_____ his emergency shovel. Struggling to free his legs, he dug upward inch by inch. After two exhausting hours, he finally _____45_____ daylight filtering (滤透) through the thinning snow layer. But the real challenge was finding Wang in the _____46_____ white landscape.
Suddenly, a glint of red fabric caught his eye — Wang’s red _____47_____, one of his mountaineering equipment! Rushing over, Zhang found his friend unconscious with a _____48_____ head wound. He immediately _____49_____ first-aid techniques learned in training: applying pressure to stop the bleeding, _____50_____ Wang’s body temperature with his own coat.
“Hold on, buddy,” Zhang whispered, though his throat burned _____51_____ lack of water. When the rescue helicopter arrived 8 hours later, the medic stared in _____52_____: “Most people would have given up in such conditions.”
At the award ceremony, reporters asked Zhang about his bravery. He replied quietly: “Courage isn’t about being unafraid. It’s about _____53_____ hope even when every cell in your body _____54_____ to stop.” Years later, Wang often jokes: “That avalanche didn’t bury us — it _____55_____ our friendship in ice, making it unbreakable.
41. A. dug B. buried C. sheltered D. hidden
42. A. loosely B. tightly C. carefully D. quickly
43. A. hardly B. clearly C. faintly D. easily
44. A. put away B. took out C. looked for D. threw away
45. A. heard B. saw C. touched D. reached
46. A. endless B. colorful C. beautiful D. small
47. A. cup B. shoe C. glove D. stick
48. A. slight B. serious C. minor D. common
49. A. forgot B. remembered C. applied D. learned
50. A. increasing B. decreasing C. maintaining D. measuring
51. A. because of B. instead of C. in case of D. in spite of
52. A. anger B. surprise C. sadness D. disappointment
53. A. losing B. giving up C. holding onto D. letting go
54. A. wants B. refuses C. decides D. hopes
55. A. destroyed B. damaged C. melted D. froze
【答案】41. B 42. A 43. C 44. B 45. B 46. A 47. C 48. B 49. C 50. C 51. A 52. B 53. C 54. A 55. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章叙述了18岁的登山者张磊在玉山遭遇雪崩时的经历,包括他如何被雪掩埋、如何自救、如何找到并救助队友王峰,以及救援人员到达后的情景和张磊在颁奖典礼上的发言。
【41题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:当雪崩袭击玉山时,18岁的登山者张磊发现自己完全被埋在三米厚的雪下。A. dug挖;B. buried埋葬;C. sheltered提供庇护;D. hidden隐藏。根据下文“under three meters of snow.”以及雪崩的情境可知,18岁的登山者张磊被埋在三米厚的雪里。故选B。
【42题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:他的左腿冻得失去了知觉,氧气面罩松松地挂在他的脖子上,绑带被雪崩的力量扯断了。A. loosely松散地;B. tightly紧紧地;C. carefully小心地;D. quickly迅速地。根据下文“its strap (绑带) torn by the avalanche’s force”可知,氧气面罩的绑带被雪崩的力量扯断了,所以氧气面罩松散地挂在脖子上。故选A。
【43题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:透过呼啸的风声,他隐隐听到队友王峰微弱的呼救声。A. hardly几乎不;B. clearly清楚地;C. faintly微弱地;D. easily容易地。根据上文“Through the howling wind”以及下文“faint cries for help”可知,在呼啸的风声中,他只能隐约听到队友微弱的呼救声。故选C。
【44题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:张磊颤抖着双手,拿出了应急铲。A. put away收起;B. took out拿出;C. looked for寻找;D. threw away扔掉。根据下文“Struggling to free his legs, he dug upward inch by inch.”中的“dug”可推测,他拿出了应急铲来挖雪。故选B。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:经过两个小时筋疲力尽的挖掘,他终于看到日光透过变薄的雪层透了进来。A. heard听到;B. saw看见;C. touched触摸;D. reached到达。根据空后“daylight filtering (滤透) through the thinning snow layer”可知,经过两个小时的努力,他终于看到了透过变薄的雪层照进来的阳光。故选B。
【46题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:但真正的挑战是在一望无际的白色雪地里找到王峰。A. endless无尽的;B. colorful五彩缤纷的;C. beautiful美丽的;D. small小的。根据空后“white landscape”以及在雪地里找队友的情境可知,在一望无垠的白色雪景中找队友是真正的挑战。故选A。
【47题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:突然,一抹红色的织物映入他的眼帘——王峰的红色手套,那是他的登山装备之一!A. cup杯子;B. shoe鞋子;C. glove手套;D. stick棍子。根据空后“one of his mountaineering equipment”可知,空处指的是登山装备。选项C“glove”符合登山装备且为红色织物的情境。故选C。
【48题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:张磊冲过去,发现他的朋友失去了意识,头部受了重伤。A. slight轻微的;B. serious严重的、严肃的;C. minor次要的、较小的;D. common普通的。根据下文“applying pressure to stop the bleeding”可知,队友头部伤口严重,需要按压止血。故选B。
【49题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他立刻运用在训练中学到的急救技巧:按压伤口止血,用自己的外套维持王峰的体温。A. forgot忘记;B. remembered记得;C. applied申请、应用;D. learned学习。根据“first-aid techniques learned in training”以及“applying pressure to stop the bleeding”可知,他运用了在训练中学到的急救技术。故选C。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他立刻运用在训练中学到的急救技巧:按压伤口止血,用自己的外套维持王峰的体温。A. increasing增加;B. decreasing减少;C. maintaining维持;D. measuring测量。根据空后“Wang’s body temperature with his own coat.”以及在雪地中的情境可知,他用自己的外套维持队友的体温。故选C。
【51题详解】
考查短语辨析。句意:“坚持住,兄弟。”张磊轻声说道,尽管他的喉咙因为缺水而灼痛。A. because of因为;B. instead of而不是;C. in case of万一;D. in spite of尽管。根据空前“his throat burned”以及空后“lack of water”可知,空后为喉咙痛的原因。故选A。
【52题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:8个小时后,救援直升机赶到,医护人员惊讶地盯着他们:“在这样的情况下,大多数人都会放弃的。”A. anger愤怒;B. surprise惊讶;C. sadness悲伤;D. disappointment失望。根据下文医护人员所说的话““Most people would have given up in such conditions.””可知,救援直升机上的医护人员惊讶地盯着他,因为大多数人在这样的条件下会放弃。故选B。
【53题详解】
考查动词词义与短语辨析。句意:他平静地回答道:“勇气不是无所畏惧。勇气是即便你身体的每一个细胞都想放弃,也要坚持希望。”A. losing失去;B. giving up放弃;C. holding onto坚持、紧握;D. letting go放手。根据上文“Courage isn’t about being unafraid.”以及在困境中救援队友的情境可知,勇气是坚持希望。故选C。
【54题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他平静地回答道:“勇气不是无所畏惧。勇气是即便你身体的每一个细胞都想放弃,也要坚持希望。”A. wants想要;B. refuses拒绝;C. decides决定;D. hopes希望。根据上文描述的艰难情境以及“Courage isn’t about being unafraid. It’s about _____13_____ hope”可知,是身体的每一个细胞都想要放弃。故选A。
【55题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:多年后,王峰常常开玩笑说:“那场雪崩没有埋葬我们——它把我们的友谊冻结在冰里,坚不可摧。”A. destroyed摧毁;B. damaged损坏;C. melted融化;D. froze冻结。根据上文“That avalanche didn’t bury us”以及空后“our friendship in ice, making it unbreakable”可知,雪崩没有掩埋他们,而是将他们的友谊冻结在冰中,使其坚不可摧。故选D。
第二节 课文语法填空(共10空;每空1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下列短文,根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。
The Richfield Museum of Fine Art is proud ____56____ (present) our new exhibition, “From Shang to Qing: Chinese Art Through the Ages”. Join us ____57____ we explore over 3,000 years of art from China.
The highlight of this exhibition is a painting ____58____ (call) Clearing After Snow on a Mountain Pass by Tang Yin. Born during the Ming Dynasty, Tang Yin once tried to enter the civil ____59____ (serve) but failed. He then turned to painting and became one of China’s ____60____ (great) artists. His painting shows mountains and houses covered in snow, skillfully ____61____ (demonstrate) extraordinary artistry.
Also on display are Shang Dynasty bronze objects. Though they ____62____ (make) by unknown artists, their craftsmanship is remarkable. Some items are ____63____ (high) regarded as part of Emperor Qianlong’s collection, ____64____ personal passion for bronzes is well-documented.
Finally, Tang Dynasty Buddhist sculptures reflect influences from Indian and Central Asian art ____65____ the Silk Road.
【答案】56. to present
57. as 58. called
59. service
60. greatest
61. demonstrating
62. were made
63. highly 64. whose
65. through
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了里奇菲尔德美术馆的新展览“从商朝到清朝:中国历代艺术”,包括重点展品和它们的历史背景。
【56题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:里奇菲尔德美术馆很自豪地展示我们的新展览“从商朝到清朝:中国历代艺术”。此处为固定搭配be proud to do sth.,意为“以做某事为荣”,所以此处使用动词不定式形式to present。故填to present。
【57题详解】
考查连词。句意:当我们探索中国3000多年的艺术时,加入我们吧。此处需要连词引导状语从句,结合句意,此处表示“当……时候”,所以此处应为连词as。故填as。
【58题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:这次展览的亮点是一幅唐寅的画作《函关雪霁图》。此处为非谓语动词作定语修饰名词painting,painting和call之间存在被动关系,所以用过去分词called作后置定语。故填called。
【59题详解】
考查名词。句意:唐寅出生于明朝,曾试图进入行政部门但失败了。civil是形容词,后面需要接名词,serve的名词为service意为“服务”,civil service是固定短语,意为“公务员职业;行政部门”。故填service。
【60题详解】
考查形容词最高级。句意:然后他转向绘画,成为了中国最伟大的艺术家之一。此处为固定结构“one of +形容词最高级+可数名词复数”,表示“最……之一”,所以此处使用great的最高级greatest。故填greatest。
【61题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:他的画展示了被雪覆盖的山和房屋,巧妙地展示了非凡的艺术技巧。此处为非谓语动词作状语,His painting和demonstrate之间是主动关系,所以用现在分词demonstrating作状语。故填demonstrating。
【62题详解】
考查动词时态和语态。句意:尽管这些作品出自无名艺术家之手,但它们的工艺依然十分精湛。此处为状语从句的谓语动词,根据语境,制作青铜器是过去发生的事情,要用一般过去时,主语they(指代的是Shang Dynasty bronze objects),与make之间是被动关系,所以此处使用一般过去时的被动语态,其结构为“was/were +过去分词”,主语是复数,be动词用were。故填were made。
【63题详解】
考查副词。句意:一些物品被高度认为是乾隆皇帝收藏的一部分,他对青铜器的个人热爱有详细的记载。regard是动词,需要用副词作状语来修饰,high作副词时表示 “高,高高地”表示具体意义,而highly表示“高度地,非常”表示抽象意义,be highly regarded as意为“被高度认为是……”,符合题意,所以此处应填highly。故填highly。
【64题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:一些物品被高度认为是乾隆皇帝收藏的一部分,他对青铜器的个人热爱有详细的记载。空处引导非限制性定语从句,先行词是Emperor Qianlong(乾隆皇帝),personal passion for bronzes(对青铜器的个人热爱)与Emperor Qianlong之间是所属关系,所以此处使用关系代词whose引导定语从句,在从句中作定语,修饰personal passion。故填whose。
【65题详解】
考查介词。句意:最后,唐代佛教雕塑反映了通过丝绸之路来自印度和中亚艺术的影响。此处表示唐代佛教雕塑反映的影响是通过丝绸之路而来的,through意为“通过”,符合句子语境。故填through。
第四部分 写作(满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
66. 假设你是李华,你的加拿大笔友Tom来信询问你校“Adversity & Courage”主题活动的开展情况。请用英语写一封回信,内容包括:
1. 活动目的;
2. 活动内容(如励志讲座、逆境故事分享会等);
3. 活动对你的启发。
注意:
1. 词数80左右,开头结尾已给出;
2. 可适当增加细节,使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Warm regards,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Tom,
Thank you for your interest in our school’s “Adversity & Courage” campaign. Here are the details.
The activity aimed to inspire students to face challenges bravely. We invited a firefighter to share his rescue experiences during natural disasters, and held a storytelling contest where classmates exchanged real-life stories of overcoming difficulties. A workshop also taught stress-management skills through role-play.
Personally, I learned that courage isn’t the absence of fear, but perseverance through hardships. As Helen Keller said, “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming it.” This event truly reshaped my understanding of adversity.
Warm regards,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达是一篇应用文,要求考生加拿大笔友Tom写一封回信,告知他关于学校 “Adversity & Courage”(逆境与勇气)主题活动的开展情况。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
激励:inspire→motivate
分享:share→exchange
困难:difficulties→hardships
理解:understanding→comprehension
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:A workshop also taught stress-management skills through role-play.
拓展句:A workshop also taught stress-management skills which were taught through role-play.
【点睛】【高分句型1】We invited a firefighter to share his rescue experiences during natural disasters, and held a storytelling contest where classmates exchanged real-life stories of overcoming difficulties.(运用了where引导的定语从句修饰先行词storytelling contest)
【高分句型2】As Helen Keller said, “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming it.”(运用了as引导的非限制性定语从句以及although引导的让步状语从句)
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
67. Last weekend, a group of high-school students, including Tom, Sarah, and their friends, participated in an environmental protection activity at a nearby river. The activity was organized by their school’s environmental club to raise awareness about water pollution and encourage people to take action to protect the river.
When they arrived at the riverbank, they were shocked by what they saw. The river was filled with all kinds of garbage, from plastic bottles to old tires. The water was dark and smelly, and there were hardly any signs of aquatic life. Tom frowned and said, “This is even worse than we thought. We really need to do something to save this river.”
The students immediately got to work. They divided themselves into groups. One group started to pick up the garbage along the riverbank, using long-handled tools to reach the trash floating in the water. Another group went around to the nearby factories and shops, distributing brochures about environmental protection and explaining the importance of not polluting the river. Sarah was in charge of taking pictures and recording videos to document the situation and their efforts.
As they were working, a middle-aged man walked by. He looked at the students with curiosity and asked, “What are you kids doing?” Tom stepped forward and replied, “Sir, we’re trying to clean up this river. It’s in a really bad state, and we want to make people aware of the problem.” The man nodded, but then he said, “Do you really think a few kids like you can make a difference? This pollution has been going on for years.” Tom was a bit discouraged by his words, but he still firmly said, “We have to try. Every little bit helps, right?” The man just shrugged and walked away. After a long day of hard work, the riverbank looked much cleaner. However, they knew that this was just a small step, and there was still a long way to go to fully restore the river’s health...
注意:
(1)所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2.续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1:
That night, Tom couldn’t fall asleep. He kept thinking about the man’s words and the current situation of the river.
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Paragraph 2:
A few weeks later, the students organized a follow-up activity.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】One possible version:
That night, Tom couldn’t fall asleep. He kept thinking about the man’s words and the current situation of the river. Suddenly, an idea struck him. He decided to create an online platform to raise more awareness about the river’s pollution problem. The next day, he shared his idea with Sarah and their friends. Everyone was excited about it and started to contribute. They collected more data about the river’ pollution. They also uploaded all the pictures and videos Sarah had taken during the activity. Soon, their online platform attracted a lot of attention, with many people expressing their support.
A few weeks later, the students organized a follow-up activity. This time, more people joined them, including some of the factory owners who had received their brochures before. The man who had doubted them also showed up. He walked up to Tom and said, “I was wrong. You kids have really made a difference.” With more hands on deck, they not only cleaned the riverbank again but also started a tree-planting project along the river. The river was gradually showing signs of recovery, and the students knew that their continuous efforts were paying off.
【解析】
【导语】本文以环保行动为线索展开,讲述汤姆、萨拉等学生参加河边环保清理活动,努力改善河道环境,却遭到路人质疑。学生们没有气馁,通过线上宣传扩大影响、持续开展活动,最终带动更多人参与环保、切实改善河流环境的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容可知,第一段可描写汤姆受路人话语启发,搭建线上宣传平台,发布河道污染资料,引发大众关注与支持。
②由第二段首句内容可知,第二段可描写同学们开展后续环保活动,收获大量民众参与,曾经质疑的路人主动致歉,环保行动初见成效。
2.续写线索:心生想法——线上宣传——引发关注——再度行动——众人参与——收获认可
3.词汇激活
行为类
①收集:collect/gather
②走近:walk up to/draw near
情绪类
①兴奋:excited/thrilled
②疑惑:doubt/question
【点睛】[高分句型1] They also uploaded all the pictures and videos Sarah had taken during the activity.(运用了省略关系代词的定语从句)
[高分句型2] The river was gradually showing signs of recovery, and the students knew that their continuous efforts were paying off.(运用了that引导的宾语从句)
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