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攸县第二中学学校2025年期中考试试卷 高二年级英语 整理时间：120分钟 满分：150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题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。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Father and daughter. B．Coach and learner. C．Strangers. 2．What did Vivian do last night? A．She went to bed early. B．She saw a film. C．She worked at a theater. 3．How did the woman feel about the basketball game? A．Nervous. B．Confident. C．Annoyed. 4．What are the speakers talking about? A．A cute pet. B．A robotic dog. C．A talented actress. 5．What does the man imply? A．He wants more recognition for his volunteer work. B．He prefers to keep his volunteer work private. C．He regrets volunteering at the animal shelter. 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。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6．What is on the third floor? A．The staff club. B．The meeting room. C．The sales manager’s office. 7．What will the man probably do next? A．Go to the bathroom. B．Return to his office. C．Interview a university student. 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。 8．What is Alice going to do? A．Give Bill a surprise. B．Take Bill to a party. C．Pick Bill up from work. 9．Who will bring dessert? A．Susan. B．Joe. C．Jim. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10．Who is going to China? A．The man. B．The woman. C．The man’s sister. 11．How many people use WhatsApp now? A．Over half a billion. B．Over one billion. C．Over one and a half billion. 12．What messaging service do Blake and Allison use? A．WhatsApp. B．WeChat. C．Telegram. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13．Why does the man like Inside Out? A．It reminds people of their childhood. B．It explains human’s feelings creatively. C．It tells the importance of family relationships. 14．Which movie will the speakers probably watch together? A．Jurassic Park. B．Lightyear. C．Coco. 15．When was the woman probably born? A．In 1983. B．In 1993. C．In 1995. 16．What made the speakers amazed about some old movies? A．The advanced technology. B．The creative directors. C．The serious subjects. 听第10段独白，回答第17至20题。 17．When will the sale begin? A．On Friday. B．On Saturday. C．On Sunday. 18．Which item will cost $575? A．The refrigerator. B．The dishwasher. C．The washing machine. 19．What service will be offered during the promotion? A．All items at a 60% discount. B．Interest-free credit. C．Quicker checkout. 20．What can people do at the entrance of the market? A．Take a gift. B．Taste nice coffee. C．Get a membership card. 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 Throughout civilization, ancient libraries have served as guardians of knowledge, preserving humanity’s intellectual achievements across centuries. For book lovers and history enthusiasts, visiting ancient libraries offers a unique opportunity to connect with humanity’s intellectual heritage. Here are highlights from three of the world’s most remarkable libraries. The Great Library of Alexandria, established during Egypt’s Ptolemaic dynasty, was a center for ancient scholarship. Though its destruction remains unknown in mystery, its legacy as a repository (储藏室) of universal knowledge continues to inspire modern libraries. Trinity College Library in Dublin houses the famous Book of Kells, a 9th-century illuminated manuscript. Its iconic Long Room, built in the early 18th century, contains over 200,000 ancient volumes, making it a must-see destination for visitors to Ireland. China’s Tianyi Pavilion in Ningbo, constructed during the Ming Dynasty, is the country’s oldest surviving private library. With 300,000 volumes including 80,000 rare books, its classical architecture and tranqui l Moon Lake setting reflect traditional Chinese scholarly ideals. These libraries, along with four others featured in the original list, demonstrate how different cultures have preserved knowledge throughout history. These libraries share common values despite their geographical and cultural differences. They demonstrate how various societies developed systems to protect knowledge through wars, natural disasters, and political changes. More than just book repositories, they stand as monuments to human curiosity and our endless pursuit of understanding. 1. What is the main purpose of the article? A. To promote international library tourism. B. To introduce historically significant libraries. C. To compare library architectures across countries. D. To analyze ancient book preservation techniques. 2. What makes Tianyi Pavilion unique? A. It was built by a famous emperor. B. It’s the world’s largest university library. C. It is the oldest private library still in existence in China. D. It collected knowledge from various disciplines. 3. What common theme do these libraries share? A. They were destroyed and rebuilt. B. They are located in capital cities. C. They focus exclusively on scientific works. D. They represent cultural efforts to preserve knowledge. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文。介绍了亚历山大图书馆、都柏林三一学院图书馆和中国天一阁三座具有历史意义的图书馆，强调它们在知识保存和文化传承中的共同价值。 【1题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Throughout civilization, ancient libraries have served as guardians of knowledge, preserving humanity’s intellectual achievements across centuries. For book lovers and history enthusiasts, visiting ancient libraries offers a unique opportunity to connect with humanity’s intellectual heritage. Here are highlights from three of the world’s most remarkable libraries.(纵观整个文明，古代图书馆一直是知识的守护者，保存了几个世纪以来人类的智力成就。对于图书爱好者和历史爱好者来说，参观古代图书馆提供了一个独特的机会，可以与人类的知识遗产联系起来。以下是世界上最杰出的三个图书馆的亮点)”以及纵观全文可知，本文主要介绍具有历史意义的图书馆。故选B项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“China’s Tianyi Pavilion in Ningbo, constructed during the Ming Dynasty, is the country’s oldest surviving private library.(中国宁波的天一阁建于明朝，是中国现存最古老的私人图书馆)”可知，天一阁的独特之处是，它是中国现存最古老的私人图书馆。故选C项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“These libraries, along with four others featured in the original list, demonstrate how different cultures have preserved knowledge throughout history. These libraries share common values despite their geographical and cultural differences. They demonstrate how various societies developed systems to protect knowledge through wars, natural disasters, and political changes. More than just book repositories, they stand as monuments to human curiosity and our endless pursuit of understanding.(这些图书馆，以及其他四个在原始名单上的图书馆，展示了不同的文化如何在历史上保存知识。尽管这些图书馆在地理和文化上存在差异，但它们有着共同的价值观。它们展示了不同的社会如何发展出通过战争、自然灾害和政治变革来保护知识的体系。它们不仅仅是书库，更是人类好奇心和我们对理解的无尽追求的纪念碑)”可知，这些图书馆它们代表了保存知识的文化努力。故选D项。 B Lauren and Andrew Gruel, the husband-and-wife owners of a seafood restaurant — Calico Fish House — are used to thinking local. About an hour’s drive south of the Palisades, where the Eaton Fires are burning in Los Angeles, the Gruels have set up their small business to double as a wildfire relief center. At least 10 people have died in the fires, and authorities say the death toll is likely to rise. Thousands of structures have burned, with countless neighborhood blocks reduced to ash. About180, 000 people have had to evacuate while more than double that number have been under evacuation warnings, according to the LA County Sheriff’s Department (CSD). Since the owners put the word out on social media that they would house donations for people affected by the fires, a seemingly endless stream of volunteers has shown up to the restaurant ready to help. Some come armed with supplies, others are stopping by with their trucks and trailers to transport the aid to LA. Boxes and boxes of clothing, articles for daily use, cat food, fresh fruit and cases of water — lined the outside of the restaurant on Thursday night, waiting to be hauled away (拖走). Almost as quickly as Calico loads up one truck, the piles of aid are replenished (补充) with more donations from the community. Most of the help has come from Huntington Beach residents, and Andrew Gruel together with volunteer residents is spending Friday at Calico cooking up beef and eggs to feed first responders and volunteers in Los Angeles. People from all over the country also have chipped in. Many have been using Amazon and Wal-Mart to ship their donated purchases to the restaurant. Calico is also offering a free meal to people affected by the fires. As of Thursday night, more than 50 groups of people had dropped in to take the owners up on the offer. 4. What is the second paragraph mainly about? A. The cause of the fires. B. The destruction of the fires. C. The efforts of the residents. D. The measures of the department. 5. Why did the owners put out a call to action on the Internet? A. To enlarge their small business. B. To draw attention to their restaurant. C. To support the people influenced by fires. D. To respond to the warnings from the LA CSD. 6. What has Calico been doing? A. Transporting supplies. B. Raising money for volunteers. C. Offering meals at a discount price. D. Advertising seafood on social media. 7 Which of the following best describes the Gruels? A. Humble. B. Creative. C. Warm-hearted. D. Hard-working. 【答案】4. B 5. C 6. A 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了洛杉矶海鲜餐厅店主设立火灾救援中心，协调物资运输并免费供餐。 【4题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段“At least 10 people have died in the fires, and authorities say the death toll is likely to rise. Thousands of structures have burned, with countless neighborhood blocks reduced to ash. About180, 000 people have had to evacuate while more than double that number have been under evacuation warnings, according to the LA County Sheriff's Department (CSD) . (至少有10人在大火中丧生，有关当局说，死亡人数可能还会上升。数以千计建筑被烧毁，无数街区被烧成灰烬。据洛杉矶县治安部门（CSD）称，大约有18万人不得不撤离，而两倍多的人已经收到了撤离警告。)”可知，本段主要描述火灾造成的人员伤亡、建筑损毁和疏散情况，属于火灾的破坏性影响。故选B。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Since the owners put the word out on social media that they would house donations for people affected by the fires, a seemingly endless stream of volunteers has shown up to the restaurant ready to help. (自从餐馆老板在社交媒体上发布消息称，他们将为受火灾影响的人们提供捐款后，似乎有源源不断的志愿者来到餐馆，准备提供帮助。)”可知，业主在网上发出行动呼吁之后，志愿者来到餐馆提供帮助，因此推断店主在社交媒体呼吁的目的是帮助火灾受灾者。故选C。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Some come armed with supplies, others are stopping by with their trucks and trailers to transport the aid to LA. (一些人带着物资前来，另一些人则开着卡车和拖车将援助物资运送到洛杉矶。)”及第四段“Boxes and boxes of clothing, articles for daily use, cat food, fresh fruit and cases of water ——lined the outside of the restaurant on Thursday night, waiting to be hauled away (拖走) . (星期四晚上，成箱的衣服、生活用品、猫粮、新鲜水果和成箱的水排列在餐馆外面，等待被拖走。)”可知，Calico 餐厅作为物资集散中心，协调运输捐赠物资 。故选A。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Lauren and Andrew Gruel, the husband-and-wife owners of a seafood restaurant—Calico Fish House—are used to thinking local. About an hour's drive south of the Palisades, where the Eaton Fires are burning in Los Angeles, the Gruels have set up their small business to double as a wildfire relief center. (Lauren和Andrew Gruel是一家海鲜餐厅Calico的老板，这对夫妻习惯了本地化。在距离洛杉矶伊顿大火发生地Palisades以南约一小时车程的地方，格鲁埃尔夫妇建立了自己的小企业，同时充当了野火救援中心。)”以及最后一段“Calico is also offering a free meal to people affected by the fires. As of Thursday night, more than 50 groups of people had dropped in to take the owners up on the offer. (Calico还为受火灾影响的人们提供免费膳食。截至周四晚上，已有50多组人前来接受业主的提议。)” Calico店主夫妇设立救灾中心、免费供餐、组织志愿者，由此推断他们是热心公益的人。故选C。 C Reading can be a social activity. Think of the people who belong to book groups. They choose books to read and then meet to discuss them. Now, the website BookCrossing.com turns the page on the traditional idea of a book group. Members go on the site and register (登记) the books they own and would like to share. BookCrossing provides an ID number to stick inside the book. Then the person leaves it in a public place, hoping that the book will have an adventure, traveling far and wide with each new reader who finds it. Bruce Pederson, the managing director of BookCrossing, says, “The two things that change your life are the people you meet and books you read. BookCrossing combines both.” Members leave books on park benches and buses, in train stations and coffee shops. Whoever finds their book will go to the site and record where they found it. People who find a book can also leave a journal entry describing what they thought of it. Emails are then sent to the BookCrossers to keep them updated (及时了解) about where their books have been found. Bruce Pederson says the idea is for people not to be selfish by keeping a book to gather dust on a shelf at home. BookCrossing is part of a trend (趋势) among people who want to get back to the “real” and not the virtual (虚拟). The site now has more than one million members in more than 135 countries. 8. Why does the author mention book groups in the first paragraph? A. To explain what they are. B. To introduce BookCrossing. C. To stress the importance of reading. D. To encourage readers to share their ideas. 9. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A. The book. B. An adventure. C. A public place. D. The ID number. 10. What will a BookCrosser do with a book after reading it? A. Meet other readers to discuss it. B. Keep it safe in his bookcase. C. Pass it on to another reader. D. Mail it back to its owner. 11. What is the text mainly about? A. A new reading habit B. A social activity of exchanging books C. A new trend of online reading D. A website that connects people through books 【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了网站BookCrossing.com所进行的分享图书的目的以及具体过程。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Reading can be a social activity. Think of the people who belong to book groups. They choose books to read and then meet to discuss them. Now, the website BookCrossing.com turns the page on the traditional idea of a book group.(阅读可以是一种社会活动。想想那些属于读书小组的人。他们选择要读的书，然后见面讨论。现在，BookCrossing.com网站颠覆了传统的书友会理念。)”可知，作者在第一段提到读书也是一种社交活动，那些参加读书小组的人经常在一起阅读讨论所读内容，增强相互之间的理解，接着在最后一句提出BookCrossing.com，由此可推知，作者提到读书小组是为了介绍网站BookCrossing.com。故选B。 【9题详解】 词句猜测题。根据上文“BookCrossing provides an ID number to stick inside the book.(BookCrossing提供了一个身份证号码，可以贴在书里。)”和划线词所在句子“Then the person leaves it in a public place, hoping that the book will have an adventure, traveling far and wide with each new reader who finds it.(然后这个人把书放在一个公共场所，希望这本书能有一次冒险，和每一个找到它的新读者一起远行。)”可知，it指代上文中提到的同一事物“the book”。故选A。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Members leave books on park benches and buses, in train stations and coffee shops. Whoever finds their book will go to the site and record where they found it.(会员们把书放在公园长椅上、公共汽车上、火车站和咖啡店里。无论谁找到了他们的书，都要去现场记录他们找到书的地方。)”可知，BookCrosser阅读完一本书之后会把它传递给另一个读者。故选C。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Now, the website BookCrossing.com turns the page on the traditional idea of a book group.(现在，BookCrossing.com网站颠覆了传统的书友会理念。)”和文章第三段“Bruce Pederson, the managing director of BookCrossing, says, “The two things that change your life are the people you meet and books you read. BookCrossing combines both.”(BookCrossing的总经理布鲁斯·佩德森说:“改变你生活的两件事是你遇到的人和你读的书。BookCrossing将两者结合起来。”)”可知，文章主要介绍了一个通过书籍将人们联系起来的网站。故选D。 D Can people truly forget their native language? Linguists have identified a phenomenon called “native language attrition”, which refers to the gradual decline of one’s first language proficiency due to limited use. This is particularly common among individuals who move to a country where another language is dominant. Research shows that the extent of attrition depends heavily on age. Young children are particularly vulnerable to complete native language loss. A groundbreaking 2003 study published in Cerebral Cortex examined Korean children adopted by French families before age 8．Remarkably, by age 30, these individuals showed no better understanding of Korean than native French speakers who had never been exposed to the language. In contrast, teenagers and adults are far less likely to forget their native language. According to Professor Laura Dominguez, a linguistics expert, this is because older individuals have a more solid foundation in their first language. After puberty (青春期), the brain becomes less adaptable, making it harder to lose established language skills. Of all linguistic elements, vocabulary suffers the most from attrition. An English student returning from Spain might temporarily struggle to recall certain native expressions. Dominguez compares this to searching through “a filing cabinet of two vocabularies” — the words aren’t lost, just slower to retrieve. Grammar, particularly tense usage, shows more adaptability. A 2023 study confirmed Spanish speakers in England maintained proper present tense usage after 15 years, despite English influence. The phenomenon also appears differently in special populations. Bilingual individuals with dementia (痴呆)often experience “language reversion,” unexpectedly returning to their native tongue despite decades of using another language. This suggests childhood language acquisition creates deep neurological connections that persist throughout life. Interestingly, the attrition process can be reversed through re-immersion in the native language environment. The brain demonstrates remarkable plasticity in reactivating seemingly “forgotten” language knowledge, though recovery time varies by individual and circumstances. 12. According to the passage, what is “native language attrition”? A. The complete loss of one’s first language. B. A brain disorder affecting language processing. C. The gradual weakening of native language skills. D. A temporary difficulty in speaking any language. 13. Who is most likely to forget their native language completely? A. A 10-year-old immigrant. B. A college exchange student. C. A bilingual business executive. D. A 5-year-old international adoptee. 14. What does the underlined word “retrieve” in paragraph 5 mean? A. Call up. B. Bring in. C. Go away. D. Take off. 15. What does “language reversion” in bilingual dementia patients suggest? A. Dementia improves language flexibility. B. Attrition is unavoidable in elderly populations. C. Patients intentionally reject their second language. D. Childhood language learning creates lasting brain connections. 【答案】12. C 13. D 14. A 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要探讨了“母语磨蚀”现象（即因长期不使用导致母语能力衰退），分析了不同年龄段人群的受影响程度、语言要素（如词汇和语法）的差异，以及特殊人群（如痴呆症患者）的语言回溯现象，最后指出母语能力可通过重新沉浸环境恢复。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第1段“Linguists have identified a phenomenon called “native language attrition”, which refers to the gradual decline of one’s first language proficiency due to limited use. (语言学家发现了一种被称为“母语流失”的现象，指的是由于使用有限，一个人的第一语言熟练程度逐渐下降。)”可推知，“母语磨蚀”是母语技能的逐渐弱化，而非完全丧失或脑部疾病。故选C。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第3段“Young children are particularly vulnerable to complete native language loss. A groundbreaking 2003 study published in Cerebral Cortex examined Korean children adopted by French families before age 8．Remarkably, by age 30, these individuals showed no better understanding of Korean than native French speakers who had never been exposed to the language. (幼儿特别容易完全丧失母语。2003年发表在《大脑皮层》（Cerebral Cortex）杂志上的一项开创性研究调查了8岁前被法国家庭收养的韩国儿童。值得注意的是，到30岁时，这些人对韩语的理解并不比从未接触过法语的母语人士更好。)”可知，年幼儿童更容易完全丧失母语能力，8岁前被法国家庭收养的韩国儿童到30岁时对韩语的理解与未接触过韩语的法国人无异，因此推断，5岁的国际收养儿童最可能完全遗忘母语。故选D。 【14题详解】 词句猜测题。根据文章第5段“the words aren’t lost, just slower to retrieve (单词并没有丢失，只是retrieve变慢了)”及上文“An English student returning from Spain might temporarily struggle to recall certain native expressions. Dominguez compares this to searching through “a filing cabinet of two vocabularies ”(一个从西班牙回来的英国学生可能会暂时难以回忆起某些本土表达。多明格斯把这比作在“一个装有两个词汇的文件柜”中搜索。)”的比喻可知，单词并未丢失，只是更难提取，“retrieve”意为“找回”。选项A“call up”（唤起）最贴近。故选A。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第6段“Bilingual individuals with dementia (痴呆) often experience “language reversion,” unexpectedly returning to their native tongue despite decades of using another language. This suggests childhood language acquisition creates deep neurological connections that persist throughout life. (患有双语痴呆症人经常会经历“语言逆转”，尽管使用了几十年的另一种语言，却意外地回到了母语。这表明，儿童时期的语言习得创造了持续一生的深层神经联系。)”可推知，痴呆患者的“语言回溯”现象印证了童年语言学习形成的脑部连接具有持久性。故选D。 第二节 (共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 The path to becoming emotionally intelligent is very tough and not everyone is able to do it. Hopefully, with these strategies, you will not only become emotionally strong but will also improve as a person. Do not change others. Just like you, everyone else is entitled to their own beliefs and opinions. It is completely normal. Keeping that in mind, it is better if you understand that you cannot change others, no matter how hard you try. ____16____ This is how you will become emotionally intelligent and happier. Try using “I” statements. Whenever your feelings are disrupted or you get hurt, it is good to tell others how you really feel. ____17____ The best way to do this is by using “I” statements instead of “You” statements. Here is an example: “I feel miserable and heartbroken”. You should use this statement instead of, “You make me feel miserable and heartbroken”. ____18____ In some situations, your loved ones could be hurting you through their words or their actions, and you could also be wrong. You must not let negative thoughts question your judgment. What happens in more than 70% of situations is that we let negative thoughts take hold of us, this is completely wrong. Take responsibility for your actions. Just like your words, you need to take full responsibility for your actions.____19____ Many people make silly excuses and don’t take responsibility for their actions. That is where they hurt others and themselves. Avoid negative people. ____20____ If you are surrounded by happy and motivated people, you will always be happy. If you are surrounded by negative people that only bring others down then you will always feel miserable. A. Question your thoughts. B. Mind your actions and words. C. The best course of action would be to change yourself. D. This is what I mean, so focus on yourself in a situation like this. E. You are known by the company you keep, and this is always true. F. Masking your feelings or trying to be emotionless will only harm you. G. If you don’t own whatever you say or do, how can you become emotionally strong? 【答案】16. C 17. F 18. A 19. G 20. E 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文。介绍了提升情商的方法。 【16题详解】 根据前文“Just like you, everyone else is entitled to their own beliefs and opinions. It is completely normal. Keeping that in mind, it is better if you understand that you cannot change others, no matter how hard you try. (就像你一样，每个人都有权拥有自己的信仰和观点。这是完全正常的。记住这一点，你最好明白，无论你多么努力，你都无法改变别人。)”以及后文“This is how you will become emotionally intelligent and happier. (这是你变得情商高、更快乐的方法。)”可知，前文提到你无法改变别人，后文说这是你变得情商高、更快乐的方法，所以空处应是提到方法，且与改变有关，C项“The best course of action would be to change yourself. (最好的做法就是改变自己。)”符合本段主题，讲述改变，引出下文。故选C项。 【17题详解】 根据前文“Whenever your feelings are disrupted or you get hurt, it is good to tell others how you really feel. (当你的感情受到干扰或受到伤害时，最好告诉别人你的真实感受。)”可知，F项“Masking your feelings or trying to be emotionless will only harm you. (掩饰你的感受或试图不带感情只会伤害你自己。)”是对前文的进一步解释，符合文意。故选F项。 【18题详解】 设空为本段小标题，根据后文“In some situations, your loved ones could be hurting you through their words or their actions, and you could also be wrong. You must not let negative thoughts question your judgment. What happens in more than 70% of situations is that we let negative thoughts take hold of us, this is completely wrong. (在某些情况下，你爱的人可能会通过他们的言语或行为伤害你，你也可能是错的。你不能让消极的想法质疑你的判断。在超过70%的情况下，我们让消极的想法控制了我们，这是完全错误的。)”可知，本段主要讲述了要认识到自己是错的，所以A项“Question your thoughts. (质疑你的想法。)”符合本段主题，为本段小标题。故选A项。 【19题详解】 根据前文“Just like your words, you need to take full responsibility for your actions. (就像你说的话一样，你需要对你的行为负全部责任。)”以及后文“Many people make silly excuses and don’t take responsibility for their actions. That is where they hurt others and themselves. (许多人找了愚蠢的借口，不为自己的行为负责，这就是他们伤害别人和自己的地方。)”可知，本段主要讲述要为自己的言行负责，所以G项“If you don’t own whatever you say or do, how can you become emotionally strong? (如果你不承认自己的言行，你怎么能在情感上变得强大呢？)”符合本段主题，引出下文。故选G项。 【20题详解】 根据后文“If you are surrounded by happy and motivated people, you will always be happy. If you are surrounded by negative people that only bring others down then you will always feel miserable. (如果你周围都是快乐和积极的人，你就会一直快乐。如果你周围都是消极的人，只会让别人失望，那么你会一直感到痛苦。)”可知，本段是在说周围人的影响，所以E项“You are known by the company you keep, and this is always true. (观其友而知其人，此理恒然。)”符合本段主题。故选E项。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节, 满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 As a young foreign journalist, I had visited the Great Hall of the People twice before, but my third visit during the Two Sessions was completely different. Previously, I had come as a(n) ____21____ in 2016 and for a concert in 2017. This time, I was here as a bilingual reporter for China Daily, ____22____ the responsibility to document this important political event. The atmosphere was ____23____. Instead of focusing on the building’s magnificent ____24____, my attention was drawn to the lively discussions among National People’ s Congress(NPC) deputies and members of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC). Their proposals ____25____ everything from education reform to environmental protection — issues that are____26____ connected ordinary citizens’ lives. My first interview attempt was ____27____. When I walked up to a CPPCC member, I was so nervous that my prepared questions ____28____ my mind. Later at a press conference, I completely forgot to translate my question into English as ____29____. Although both incidents were minor, they made me more aware of the challenges of public speaking and the importance of staying _____30_____ under pressure. After a few attempts, I gradually found my _____31_____ and even began to enjoy the process. This experience transformed me from a mere _____32_____ into a recorder, shifting my understanding from _____33_____ awareness to a profound appreciation of the two sessions — something I had previously only understood through news headlines and policy summaries. Now, I’m _____34_____ to using my skills to tell China’s stories more effectively. The Two Sessions showed me the power of _____35_____ wisdom in governance. More than just a political event, it was a masterclass in understanding modern China. 21. A. tourist B. official C. journalist D. accountant 22. A. avoiding B. bearing C. refusing D. forgetting 23. A. daunting B. electric C. casual D. quiet 24. A. location B. architect C. agency D. design 25. A. covered B. addressed C. dissolved D. argued 26. A. apparently B. subsequently C. closely D. slightly 27. A. smooth B. awkward C. humble D. embarrassed 28. A. slipped B. changed C. multiplied D. improved 29. A. mentioned B. taught C. warned D. planned 30. A. alarmed B. modest C. composed D. alert 31. A. rhythm B. voice C. topic D. answer 32. A. speaker B. observer C. critic D. teacher 33. A. deep B. substantial C. intricate D. vague 34. A. addicted B. opposed C. committed D. limited 35. A. individual B. collective C. foreign D. theoretical 【答案】21. A 22. B 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. A 32. B 33. D 34. C 35. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者从记者的角度对两会的感受和领悟。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在此之前，我曾在2016年以游客的身份来到这里，并在2017年参加了一场音乐会。A. tourist游客；B. official官员；C. journalist记者；D. accountant会计。根据下文“in 2016 and for a concert in 2017”可知，提到2017年参加了一场音乐会，and表示并列关系，说明作者2016年是游客的身份来这里，故选A。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这次，我作为《中国日报》的双语记者来到这里，承担着记录这一重要政治事件的责任。A. avoiding避免；B. bearing承担，忍受；C. refusing拒绝；D. forgetting忘记。根据下文“the responsibility to document this important political event”可知，作者是记者承担着记录这一重要政治事件的责任。故选B。 23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：气氛很热烈。A. daunting使人畏惧的；B. electric热烈的；C. casual随便的；D. quiet安静的。根据下文“my attention was drawn to the lively discussions”可知，讨论热烈，说明气氛很热烈。故选B。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的注意力没有集中在大楼宏伟的设计上，而是被全国人民代表大会（NPC）代表和中国人民政治协商会议（CPPCC）成员之间的热烈讨论所吸引。A. location位置；B. architect建筑师；C. agency代理；D. design设计。根据上文“Instead of focusing on the building’s magnificent”可知，建筑的宏伟设计没有吸引作者。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们的提案涵盖了从教育改革到环境保护的方方面面，这些问题与普通公民的生活息息相关。A. covered覆盖；B. addressed解决；C. dissolved溶解；D. argued争论。根据下文“everything from education reform to environmental protection”可知，提案覆盖的范围很广，故选A。 【26题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：他们的提案涵盖了从教育改革到环境保护的方方面面，这些问题与普通公民的生活息息相关。A. apparently显然；B. subsequently后来；C. closely紧密地，仔细地；D. slightly稍微。根据上文“education reform to environmental protection”可知，教育改革和环境保护都是与普通公民的生活息息相关。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我的第一次采访很尴尬。A. smooth顺利的；B. awkward尴尬的；C. humble谦虚的；D. embarrassed尴尬的。根据下文“I completely forgot to translate my question into English”以及“I was so nervous that my prepared questions”出现了一系列意外，说明采访很尴尬。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我走到政协委员面前时，我太紧张了，把准备好的问题都忘了。A. slipped溜走，滑动；B. changed改变；C. multiplied增加；D. improved改善。根据上文“I was so nervous that my prepared questions”以及下文“I completely forgot”可知，作者因为紧张忘记了准备好的问题，即问题从脑子中溜走了，故选A。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：后来在一次记者招待会上，我完全忘了按计划把问题翻译成英文。A. mentioned提及；B. taught教学；C. warned警告；D. planned计划。根据上文“my prepared questions”以及“I completely forgot to translate my question into English as”可知，作者第一次采访发生了很多失误，先是忘了准备好的问题，后来是完全忘了按计划把问题翻译成英文。故选D。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：虽然这两件事都是小事，但它们让我更加意识到公开演讲的挑战，以及在压力下保持冷静的重要性。A. alarmed担忧的；B. modest谦虚的；C. composed平静的；D. alert警惕的。呼应上文“I was so nervous”可知，作者因为紧张出现了很多意外，让作者明白了在压力下保持冷静的重要性。故选C。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：经过几次尝试，我逐渐找到了自己的节奏，甚至开始享受这个过程。A. rhythm韵律，节奏；B. voice嗓音；C. topic主题；D. answer回答。根据下文“and even began to enjoy the process”以及上文“After a few attempts”可知，经过尝试，作者逐渐习惯了采访的过程，开始找到自己的节奏。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这段经历使我从一个单纯的观察者变成了记录者，使我对两会的理解从模糊的意识转变为深刻的体会——以前我只能通过新闻标题和政策摘要来理解两会。A. speaker发言人；B. observer观察者；C. critic批评家；D. teacher老师。根据上文“Previously, I had come as a(n)…in 2016 and for a concert in 2017.”可知，作者一开始是作为游客，作为观察者来到这里的。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这段经历使我从一个单纯的观察者变成了记录者，使我对两会的理解从模糊的意识转变为深刻的体会——以前我只能通过新闻标题和政策摘要来理解两会。A. deep深的；B. substantial大量的；C. intricate复杂的；D. vague模糊的。根据下文“something I had previously only understood through news headlines and policy summaries.”可知，作者对两会从一开始的模糊到深刻体会，故选D。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：现在，我致力于用我的技能更有效地讲述中国的故事。A. addicted上瘾的；B. opposed反对的；C. committed投入的；D. limited有限的。根据下文“to using my skills to tell China’s stories more effectively”可知，为了更有效地讲述中国的故事，作者投入自己的技能，故选C。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：两会让我看到了集体智慧治国理政的力量。A. individual个人的；B. collective集体的；C. foreign外国的；D. theoretical理论的。根据上文“my attention was drawn to the lively discussions among National People’ s Congress(NPC) deputies and members of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC).(我的注意力被全国人民代表大会（NPC）代表和中国人民政治协商会议（CPPCC）委员之间的热烈讨论所吸引)”可知，两会体现了集体智慧。故选B。 第二节 (共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 At the age of 21, Chris Nikic became the first person with Down syndrome to complete the Ironman triathlon, which consisted of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile run. The very thought would be enough ____36____(put) off those in the greatest physical condition. However, by completing____37____challenge in 14 minutes under the official cut-off time, this sporting hero set a Guinness World Record. This____38____(impress) accomplishment was made possible thanks to the loving guidance of Nikic’s father, Nik. While ____39____(raise) Nikic, Nik was worried about his son’s inactive lifestyle, thus giving him the task of becoming 1% ____40____(fit) every day. And the first step____41____ (achieve) with a single push-up. Now, three years later, Nikic has gathered much____42____(strong) and determination to really push his body to the limits. Considering those with Down syndrome have to fight varying physical and learning disabilities, Nikic’s accomplishment is another example of____43____people with this condition overcome barriers and achieve success. The key for him is resilience. Nikic isn’t stopping there. He has set new goals for 2021, including the plan to participate____44____the special Olympics in Orlando, Florida in 2022. Undoubtedly, with his family, friends and followers by his side, Nikic _____45_____(continue) to set new records. 【答案】36. to put 37. the 38. impressive 39. raising 40. fitter 41. was achieved 42. strength 43. how 44. in 45. will continue 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇记叙文。21岁时，Chris Nikic成为第一位完成铁人三项比赛的唐氏综合征患者，他能取得这一成就多亏了他父亲Nik慈爱的指导。文章主要描述了Nikic是如何取得成功的。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这种想法足以使那些身体状况最好的人却步。结合句意表示“足以做某事”可知短语为be enough to do sth.。故填to put。 【37题详解】 考查冠词。句意：然而，这位体育英雄以14分钟的时间完成了这项挑战，创下了吉尼斯世界纪录。challenge此处为特指，应用定冠词。故填the。 【38题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这一令人印象深刻的成就多亏了Nikic的父亲Nik慈爱的指导。修饰后文名词accomplishment，应用形容词impressive，作定语。故填impressive。 【39题详解】 考查省略句。句意：在抚养Nikic的过程中，Nik担心他儿子不积极的生活方式，因此给了他每天更健康1%的任务。在while引导的时间状语从句中，当从句主语和主句主语一致且从句含有be的某种形式时，可省略从句的主语和be，从句完整形式为“While Nik was raising Nikic”，省略了Nik was。故填raising。 【40题详解】 考查比较级。句意：在抚养Nikic的过程中，Nik担心他儿子不积极的生活方式，因此给了他每天更健康1%的任务。空处作表语，表示“更健康”应用fit的比较级fitter。故填fitter。 【41题详解】 考查动词时态语态。句意：第一步是通过一个俯卧撑完成的。句子描述过去发生的事情应用一般过去时，主语与谓语动词构成被动关系，应用一般过去时的被动语态。主语为the first step，谓语动词用单数。故填was achieved。 42题详解】 考查名词。句意：现在，三年过去了，Nikic已经积聚了足够的力量和决心将自己的身体推向极限。空处作宾语，表示“力量”应用名词strength，此处表抽象概念不可数。故填strength。 【43题详解】 考查宾语从句。句意：考虑到唐氏综合征患者必须与不同的身体和学习障碍作斗争，Nikic的成就是唐氏综合征患者如何克服障碍并取得成功的另一个例子。此处为宾语从句，从句中缺少方式状语，应用how引导。故填how。 【44题详解】 考查介词。句意：他为2021年设定了新的目标，包括计划参加2022年在佛罗里达州奥兰多举行的特奥会。结合句意表示“参加”短语为participate in。故填in。 【45题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：毫无疑问，在他的家人、朋友和追随者的陪伴下，Nikic将继续创造新的纪录。此处表示将来的动作，应用一般将来时。故填will continue。 第四部分写作 (共两节, 满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 5月8日是“国际红十字日”(International Red Cross Day)，你校学生会本周六将组织学生到社区进行志愿活动。请写一则英文通知，请全校同学参与。内容包括： (1)活动的时间和地点； (2)活动内容； (3)注意事项。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式作答。 Notice ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Student Union 【答案】 Notice To celebrate International Red Cross Day, we invite all students to participate in a meaningful volunteer event at the community center this Saturday, from 8:00 a. m. to 11:00 a. m. Volunteers will engage in various tasks, including sharing health tips with residents, and supporting a charity donation campaign. Additionally, volunteers will spend time with elderly community members to help with daily chores and offer friendly companionship. Participants are kindly reminded to arrive 15 minutes early in school uniforms and complete registration at the Student Union office by Thursday. Safety guidelines must be followed throughout the event. Let’s embrace the spirit of kindness and service! Student Union 【解析】 【导语】本篇是应用文写作。5月8日是“国际红十字日”，校学生会本周六将组织学生到社区进行志愿活动，要求考生写一则英文通知，请全校同学参与。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 参加：participate in→take part in 活动：event→activity 建议：tip→advice 提供：offer→provide 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Volunteers will engage in various tasks, including sharing health tips with residents, and supporting a charity donation campaign. 拓展句：Volunteers will engage in various tasks, which include sharing health tips with residents, and supporting a charity donation campaign. 【点睛】[高分句型1] Additionally, volunteers will spend time with elderly community members to help with daily chores and offer friendly companionship. (运用了不定式作目的状语) [高分句型2] To celebrate International Red Cross Day, we invite all students to participate in a meaningful volunteer event at the community center this Saturday, from 8:00 a. m. to 11:00 a. m.(运用了不定式作目的状语) 第二节 (满分25分) 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。 Kathy’s family vacation to the beach was usually the highlight of her summer. This year, however, her parents announced a new rule: no phones for the entire week. “But my friends will be expecting updates about the trip,” Kathy complained. Kathy’s mom gave her a serious look. Unwillingly, Kathy handed her phone over and her mom locked it away. The drive to the beach house took most of the day. As they turned off the highway onto countryback roads, the clouds darkened. Rain started to pour. “Even more beautiful in the rain,” her mother said. “What do you think, Kathy?” Kathy glared at her mom. “Beautiful,” she muttered. That night after dinner, Kathy wandered into the kitchen, where her father was washing dishes. She gave her father a loving look and said in her sweetest voice, “Couldn’t I have my phone back, just for one second? Just so I can tell everyone what an amazing time I’m having?” “Can’t,” he said. “It’s not here. Remember?” Kathy was very annoyed. Having nothing better to do, she examined the dusty bookcase in the living room. The books looked as dull as the weather. On the top shelf, however, she spotted a puzzle. She took it, emptied the pieces on the table, and began to sort them. After what seemed like a few minutes, she looked up. It was past ten o'clock. She had been working for almost two hours! She yawned. The puzzle was less than half done, but she was exhausted. So, she went to bed. 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: After a quick breakfast, Kathy headed to the beach. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Appreciating the finished puzzle, she realized she hadn’t thought of her cellphone for hours. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: After a quick breakfast, Kathy headed to the beach. Under no circumstances had Kathy expected the scenery to be so spectacular! With the sea wind blowing against her face, Kathy totally lost herself in the stunning views. After half an hour’s leisure walk along the beach, Kathy returned to the house. “How do I spend the rest of the day?” Kathy murmured to herself. Suddenly, the unfinished puzzle caught her attention. She felt a little excited and buried herself in it once again. Every time the shapes met, Kathy was overwhelmed with happiness. Soon, all that were left were a few gaps. She quickly put the remaining pieces into place. The puzzle was completed! Appreciating the finished puzzle, she realized she hadn’t thought of her cellphone for hours. Trying to preserve the image in her mind, she quietly started taking it apart rather than taking pictures to update about the trip.That, she thought, was just for me. Without the distractions from her cellphone, she found herself engaged in story sharing session with mom and daddy willingly. They spent a high-quality family time together. On arriving home, mom gave her cellphone back. This time, however, she had no intention to share but to keep all the great memories in her mind. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述Kathy一家去旅行，妈妈要求旅行中不用手机，开始Kathy十分不习惯但又不得不遵守规则。Kathy完成了拼图，并且欣赏到了平时看不到的美景，还尽情享受了和父母在一起的时间和温暖。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“Kathy快速吃完早饭后就跑去海边。”可知，第一段可描写Kathy在海边看到了美景，然后，回家完成昨晚没有完成的拼图。 ②由第二段首句内容“欣赏着自己完成的拼图，她意识到自己已经好几个小时没有想起手机这回事了。”可知，第二段可描写没有手机的打扰，一家人在这里度过的温馨生活，是在平时感受不到的，回到家后妈妈把手机还给Kathy后，她似乎已经不需要了。 2.续写线索： 去海边欣赏到美景——回家完成拼图——在脑海保存拼图——和父母度过高质量的假期——渐渐地已经不需要手机 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①回家：returned to the house/go back to the house ②吸引注意力：catch her attention /draw her attention ③保存：preserve/keep 情绪类 ①激动的：excited/thrilled ②十分高兴：be overwhelmed with happiness/be bathed in happiness 【点睛】[高分句型1]. With the sea wind blowing against her face, Kathy totally lost herself in the stunning views. （运用了with的复合结构） [高分句型2]. Every time the shapes met, Kathy was overwhelmed with happiness. （由every time引导的时间状语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 攸县第二中学学校2025年期中考试试卷 高二年级英语 整理时间：120分钟 满分：150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题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。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Father and daughter. B．Coach and learner. C．Strangers. 2．What did Vivian do last night? A．She went to bed early. B．She saw a film. C．She worked at a theater. 3．How did the woman feel about the basketball game? A．Nervous. B．Confident. C．Annoyed. 4．What are the speakers talking about? A．A cute pet. B．A robotic dog. C．A talented actress. 5．What does the man imply? A．He wants more recognition for his volunteer work. B．He prefers to keep his volunteer work private. C．He regrets volunteering at the animal shelter. 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。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6．What is on the third floor? A．The staff club. B．The meeting room. C．The sales manager’s office. 7．What will the man probably do next? A．Go to the bathroom. B．Return to his office. C．Interview a university student. 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。 8．What is Alice going to do? A．Give Bill a surprise. B．Take Bill to a party. C．Pick Bill up from work. 9．Who will bring dessert? A．Susan. B．Joe. C．Jim. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10．Who is going to China? A．The man. B．The woman. C．The man’s sister. 11．How many people use WhatsApp now? A．Over half a billion. B．Over one billion. C．Over one and a half billion. 12．What messaging service do Blake and Allison use? A．WhatsApp. B．WeChat. C．Telegram. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13．Why does the man like Inside Out? A．It reminds people of their childhood. B．It explains human’s feelings creatively. C．It tells the importance of family relationships. 14．Which movie will the speakers probably watch together? A．Jurassic Park. B．Lightyear. C．Coco. 15．When was the woman probably born? A．In 1983. B．In 1993. C．In 1995. 16．What made the speakers amazed about some old movies? A．The advanced technology. B．The creative directors. C．The serious subjects. 听第10段独白，回答第17至20题。 17．When will the sale begin? A．On Friday. B．On Saturday. C．On Sunday. 18．Which item will cost $575? A．The refrigerator. B．The dishwasher. C．The washing machine. 19．What service will be offered during the promotion? A．All items at a 60% discount. B．Interest-free credit. C．Quicker checkout. 20．What can people do at the entrance of the market? A．Take a gift. B．Taste nice coffee. C．Get a membership card. 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 Throughout civilization, ancient libraries have served as guardians of knowledge, preserving humanity’s intellectual achievements across centuries. For book lovers and history enthusiasts, visiting ancient libraries offers a unique opportunity to connect with humanity’s intellectual heritage. Here are highlights from three of the world’s most remarkable libraries. The Great Library of Alexandria, established during Egypt’s Ptolemaic dynasty, was a center for ancient scholarship. Though its destruction remains unknown in mystery, its legacy as a repository (储藏室) of universal knowledge continues to inspire modern libraries. Trinity College Library in Dublin houses the famous Book of Kells a 9th-century illuminated manuscript. Its iconic Long Room, built in the early 18th century, contains over 200,000 ancient volumes, making it a must-see destination for visitors to Ireland. China’s Tianyi Pavilion in Ningbo, constructed during the Ming Dynasty, is the country’s oldest surviving private library. With 300,000 volumes including 80,000 rare books, its classical architecture and tranqui l Moon Lake setting reflect traditional Chinese scholarly ideals. These libraries along with four others featured in the original list, demonstrate how different cultures have preserved knowledge throughout history. These libraries share common values despite their geographical and cultural differences. They demonstrate how various societies developed systems to protect knowledge through wars, natural disasters, and political changes. More than just book repositories, they stand as monuments to human curiosity and our endless pursuit of understanding. 1. What is the main purpose of the article? A. To promote international library tourism. B. To introduce historically significant libraries. C. To compare library architectures across countries. D To analyze ancient book preservation techniques. 2. What makes Tianyi Pavilion unique? A. It was built by a famous emperor. B. It’s the world’s largest university library. C. It is the oldest private library still in existence in China. D. It collected knowledge from various disciplines. 3. What common theme do these libraries share? A. They were destroyed and rebuilt. B. They are located in capital cities. C. They focus exclusively on scientific works. D. They represent cultural efforts to preserve knowledge. B Lauren and Andrew Gruel, the husband-and-wife owners of a seafood restaurant — Calico Fish House — are used to thinking local. About an hour’s drive south of the Palisades, where the Eaton Fires are burning in Los Angeles, the Gruels have set up their small business to double as a wildfire relief center. At least 10 people have died in the fires, and authorities say the death toll is likely to rise. Thousands of structures have burned, with countless neighborhood blocks reduced to ash. About180, 000 people have had to evacuate while more than double that number have been under evacuation warnings, according to the LA County Sheriff’s Department (CSD). Since the owners put the word out on social media that they would house donations for people affected by the fires, a seemingly endless stream of volunteers has shown up to the restaurant ready to help. Some come armed with supplies, others are stopping by with their trucks and trailers to transport the aid to LA. Boxes and boxes of clothing, articles for daily use, cat food, fresh fruit and cases of water — lined the outside of the restaurant on Thursday night, waiting to be hauled away (拖走). Almost as quickly as Calico loads up one truck, the piles of aid are replenished (补充) with more donations from the community. Most of the help has come from Huntington Beach residents, and Andrew Gruel together with volunteer residents is spending Friday at Calico cooking up beef and eggs to feed first responders and volunteers in Los Angeles. People from all over the country also have chipped in. Many have been using Amazon and Wal-Mart to ship their donated purchases to the restaurant. Calico is also offering a free meal to people affected by the fires. As of Thursday night, more than 50 groups of people had dropped in to take the owners up on the offer. 4. What is the second paragraph mainly about? A. The cause of the fires. B. The destruction of the fires. C. The efforts of the residents. D. The measures of the department. 5. Why did the owners put out a call to action on the Internet? A. To enlarge their small business. B. To draw attention to their restaurant. C. To support the people influenced by fires. D. To respond to the warnings from the LA CSD. 6. What has Calico been doing? A. Transporting supplies. B. Raising money for volunteers. C. Offering meals at a discount price. D. Advertising seafood on social media. 7. Which of the following best describes the Gruels? A. Humble. B. Creative. C. Warm-hearted. D. Hard-working. C Reading can be a social activity. Think of the people who belong to book groups. They choose books to read and then meet to discuss them. Now, the website BookCrossing.com turns the page on the traditional idea of a book group. Members go on the site and register (登记) the books they own and would like to share. BookCrossing provides an ID number to stick inside the book. Then the person leaves it in a public place, hoping that the book will have an adventure, traveling far and wide with each new reader who finds it. Bruce Pederson, the managing director of BookCrossing, says, “The two things that change your life are the people you meet and books you read. BookCrossing combines both.” Members leave books on park benches and buses, in train stations and coffee shops. Whoever finds their book will go to the site and record where they found it. People who find a book can also leave a journal entry describing what they thought of it. Emails are then sent to the BookCrossers to keep them updated (及时了解) about where their books have been found. Bruce Pederson says the idea is for people not to be selfish by keeping a book to gather dust on a shelf at home. BookCrossing is part of a trend (趋势) among people who want to get back to the “real” and not the virtual (虚拟). The site now has more than one million members in more than 135 countries. 8. Why does the author mention book groups in the first paragraph? A. To explain what they are. B. To introduce BookCrossing. C. To stress the importance of reading. D. To encourage readers to share their ideas. 9. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A. The book. B. An adventure. C. A public place. D. The ID number. 10. What will a BookCrosser do with a book after reading it? A. Meet other readers to discuss it. B. Keep it safe in his bookcase. C. Pass it on to another reader. D. Mail it back to its owner. 11. What is the text mainly about? A. A new reading habit B. A social activity of exchanging books C. A new trend of online reading D. A website that connects people through books D Can people truly forget their native language? Linguists have identified a phenomenon called “native language attrition”, which refers to the gradual decline of one’s first language proficiency due to limited use. This is particularly common among individuals who move to a country where another language is dominant. Research shows that the extent of attrition depends heavily on age. Young children are particularly vulnerable to complete native language loss. A groundbreaking 2003 study published in Cerebral Cortex examined Korean children adopted by French families before age 8．Remarkably by age 30, these individuals showed no better understanding of Korean than native French speakers who had never been exposed to the language. In contrast, teenagers and adults are far less likely to forget their native language. According to Professor Laura Dominguez, a linguistics expert, this is because older individuals have a more solid foundation in their first language. After puberty (青春期), the brain becomes less adaptable, making it harder to lose established language skills. Of all linguistic elements, vocabulary suffers the most from attrition. An English student returning from Spain might temporarily struggle to recall certain native expressions. Dominguez compares this to searching through “a filing cabinet of two vocabularies” — the words aren’t lost, just slower to retrieve. Grammar, particularly tense usage, shows more adaptability. A 2023 study confirmed Spanish speakers in England maintained proper present tense usage after 15 years, despite English influence. The phenomenon also appears differently in special populations. Bilingual individuals with dementia (痴呆)often experience “language reversion,” unexpectedly returning to their native tongue despite decades of using another language. This suggests childhood language acquisition creates deep neurological connections that persist throughout life. Interestingly, the attrition process can be reversed through re-immersion in the native language environment. The brain demonstrates remarkable plasticity in reactivating seemingly “forgotten” language knowledge, though recovery time varies by individual and circumstances. 12. According to the passage, what is “native language attrition”? A. The complete loss of one’s first language. B. A brain disorder affecting language processing. C. The gradual weakening of native language skills. D. A temporary difficulty in speaking any language. 13. Who is most likely to forget their native language completely? A. A 10-year-old immigrant. B. A college exchange student. C. A bilingual business executive. D. A 5-year-old international adoptee. 14. What does the underlined word “retrieve” in paragraph 5 mean? A. Call up. B. Bring in. C. Go away. D. Take off. 15. What does “language reversion” in bilingual dementia patients suggest? A. Dementia improves language flexibility. B. Attrition is unavoidable in elderly populations. C. Patients intentionally reject their second language. D. Childhood language learning creates lasting brain connections. 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。 The path to becoming emotionally intelligent is very tough and not everyone is able to do it. Hopefully, with these strategies, you will not only become emotionally strong but will also improve as a person. Do not change others. Just like you, everyone else is entitled to their own beliefs and opinions. It is completely normal. Keeping that in mind, it is better if you understand that you cannot change others, no matter how hard you try. ____16____ This is how you will become emotionally intelligent and happier. Try using “I” statements. Whenever your feelings are disrupted or you get hurt, it is good to tell others how you really feel. ____17____ The best way to do this is by using “I” statements instead of “You” statements. Here is an example: “I feel miserable and heartbroken”. You should use this statement instead of, “You make me feel miserable and heartbroken”. ____18____ In some situations, your loved ones could be hurting you through their words or their actions, and you could also be wrong. You must not let negative thoughts question your judgment. What happens in more than 70% of situations is that we let negative thoughts take hold of us, this is completely wrong. Take responsibility for your actions. Just like your words, you need to take full responsibility for your actions.____19____ Many people make silly excuses and don’t take responsibility for their actions. That is where they hurt others and themselves. Avoid negative people. ____20____ If you are surrounded by happy and motivated people, you will always be happy. If you are surrounded by negative people that only bring others down then you will always feel miserable. A. Question your thoughts. B. Mind your actions and words. C. The best course of action would be to change yourself. D. This is what I mean, so focus on yourself in a situation like this. E. You are known by the company you keep, and this is always true. F. Masking your feelings or trying to be emotionless will only harm you. G. If you don’t own whatever you say or do, how can you become emotionally strong? 第三部分 语言运用(共两节, 满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 As a young foreign journalist, I had visited the Great Hall of the People twice before, but my third visit during the Two Sessions was completely different. Previously, I had come as a(n) ____21____ in 2016 and for a concert in 2017. This time, I was here as a bilingual reporter for China Daily, ____22____ the responsibility to document this important political event. The atmosphere was ____23____. Instead of focusing on the building’s magnificent ____24____, my attention was drawn to the lively discussions among National People’ s Congress(NPC) deputies and members of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC). Their proposals ____25____ everything from education reform to environmental protection — issues that are____26____ connected ordinary citizens’ lives. My first interview attempt was ____27____. When I walked up to a CPPCC member, I was so nervous that my prepared questions ____28____ my mind. Later at a press conference, I completely forgot to translate my question into English as ____29____. Although both incidents were minor, they made me more aware of the challenges of public speaking and the importance of staying _____30_____ under pressure. After a few attempts, I gradually found my _____31_____ and even began to enjoy the process. This experience transformed me from a mere _____32_____ into a recorder, shifting my understanding from _____33_____ awareness to a profound appreciation of the two sessions — something I had previously only understood through news headlines and policy summaries. Now, I’m _____34_____ to using my skills to tell China’s stories more effectively. The Two Sessions showed me the power of _____35_____ wisdom in governance. More than just a political event, it was a masterclass in understanding modern China. 21. A. tourist B. official C. journalist D. accountant 22. A. avoiding B. bearing C. refusing D. forgetting 23. A. daunting B. electric C. casual D. quiet 24. A. location B. architect C. agency D. design 25. A. covered B. addressed C. dissolved D. argued 26. A. apparently B. subsequently C. closely D. slightly 27. A. smooth B. awkward C. humble D. embarrassed 28. A. slipped B. changed C. multiplied D. improved 29. A. mentioned B. taught C. warned D. planned 30. A. alarmed B. modest C. composed D. alert 31. A. rhythm B. voice C. topic D. answer 32. A. speaker B. observer C. critic D. teacher 33. A. deep B. substantial C. intricate D. vague 34. A. addicted B. opposed C. committed D. limited 35 A. individual B. collective C. foreign D. theoretical 第二节 (共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 At the age of 21, Chris Nikic became the first person with Down syndrome to complete the Ironman triathlon, which consisted of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile run. The very thought would be enough ____36____(put) off those in the greatest physical condition. However, by completing____37____challenge in 14 minutes under the official cut-off time, this sporting hero set a Guinness World Record. This____38____(impress) accomplishment was made possible thanks to the loving guidance of Nikic’s father, Nik. While ____39____(raise) Nikic, Nik was worried about his son’s inactive lifestyle, thus giving him the task of becoming 1% ____40____(fit) every day. And the first step____41____ (achieve) with a single push-up. Now, three years later, Nikic has gathered much____42____(strong) and determination to really push his body to the limits. Considering those with Down syndrome have to fight varying physical and learning disabilities, Nikic’s accomplishment is another example of____43____people with this condition overcome barriers and achieve success. The key for him is resilience. Nikic isn’t stopping there. He has set new goals for 2021, including the plan to participate____44____the special Olympics in Orlando, Florida in 2022. Undoubtedly, with his family, friends and followers by his side, Nikic _____45_____(continue) to set new records. 第四部分写作 (共两节, 满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 5月8日是“国际红十字日”(International Red Cross Day)，你校学生会本周六将组织学生到社区进行志愿活动。请写一则英文通知，请全校同学参与。内容包括： (1)活动的时间和地点； (2)活动内容； (3)注意事项。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式作答。 Notice ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Student Union 第二节 (满分25分) 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。 Kathy’s family vacation to the beach was usually the highlight of her summer. This year, however, her parents announced a new rule: no phones for the entire week. “But my friends will be expecting updates about the trip,” Kathy complained. Kathy’s mom gave her a serious look. Unwillingly, Kathy handed her phone over and her mom locked it away. The drive to the beach house took most of the day. As they turned off the highway onto countryback roads, the clouds darkened. Rain started to pour. “Even more beautiful in the rain,” her mother said. “What do you think, Kathy?” Kathy glared at her mom. “Beautiful,” she muttered. That night after dinner, Kathy wandered into the kitchen, where her father was washing dishes. She gave her father a loving look and said in her sweetest voice, “Couldn’t I have my phone back, just for one second? Just so I can tell everyone what an amazing time I’m having?” “Can’t,” he said. “It’s not here. Remember?” Kathy was very annoyed. Having nothing better to do, she examined the dusty bookcase in the living room. The books looked as dull as the weather. On the top shelf, however, she spotted a puzzle. She took it, emptied the pieces on the table, and began to sort them. After what seemed like a few minutes, she looked up. It was past ten o'clock. She had been working for almost two hours! She yawned. The puzzle was less than half done, but she was exhausted. So, she went to bed. 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: After a quick breakfast, Kathy headed to the beach. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Appreciating the finished puzzle, she realized she hadn’t thought of her cellphone for hours. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$