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石嘴山三中2024-2025学年第二学期高二年级期中 英语试题 (考试时间:120分钟 满分150分) 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What is the man satisfied with about the kitchen? A. Its big space. B. Its new facilities. C. Its good lighting. 2 Where is the comic book? A. On the desk. B. In the drawer. C. On the bed. 3. What will the man do next? A. Give Mary a call. B. Go shopping. C. Prepare for a party. 4. What is the man doing? A. Searching for information. B. Taking classes online. C. Chatting with his friend. 5. When will the swimming pool close today? A. At 3:00. B. At 7:00. C. At 5:00. 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. How does the man find the weather forecasts? A. Reliable. B. Inaccurate. C. Timely. 7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Taxi driver and customer. B. Classmates. C. Colleagues. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Who broke the right leg? A. The truck driver. B. Jessie. C. Mrs. Smith. 9. What was the weather like in the morning? A. Sunny. B. Foggy. C. Rainy. 10. Why did the woman stay up late last night? A. She wrote the paper. B. She played video games. C. She watched TV. 听第8段材料，回答第11 至13题。 11. Where does the conversation take place? A. At a restaurant. B. On a plane. C. In a hotel room. 12. What drink will the man get? A. A diet soda. B. Coffee. C. Water. 13. What does the man want at the end of the conversation? A. A magazine. B. A blanket. C. A pillow. 听第9段材料，回答第14至 17题。 14. How does Tim get to school now? A. By bike. B. By bus. C. By car. 15. What advice is Tim going to give his teachers? A. Requesting students to recycle school paper. B. Asking students to send in their work electronically. C. Making students use both sides of paper. 16. What action should the school cafeteria take in the future? A. Use local produce. B. Have meatless meals. C. Stop selling bottled drinks. 17. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A green project. B. A recycling plan. C. The school life. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. How many plastic particles do we take in every week on average? A. Less than 500. B. Around 2,000. C. About 1,700. 19. What is the largest source of plastic particles getting into our body? A. Drinking water. B. Air. C. Food. 20. What is the speaker's last suggestion? A. Wash clothes less often. B. Use special toothpaste. C. Stay away from seafood. 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。 A In an era of overtourism, smart travelers increasingly seek hidden gems that offer authentic cultural immersion and unspoiled landscapes. These lesser-known destinations not only escape the crowds but also preserve unique traditions and breathtaking natural wonders — though visiting them often requires extra preparation. ·Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy Described as “the dying town”, this medieval (中世纪) village sits on top of a collapsing cliff in central Italy. Accessible only by a pedestrian bridge, its stone streets and Renaissance architecture offer a frozen-in-time atmosphere. Visit in early morning to avoid crowds. Note: Limited public transport; check bridge access during bad weather. ·Sirince, Turkey Near Ephesus, this former Greek village charms visitors with cobblestone alleys and peach-colored houses. Famous for fruit wines, Sirince provides authentic local experiences. Note: Respect conservative dress codes in rural areas and avoid discussing political topics. ·Lofoten Islands, Norway This Arctic Archipelago boasts dramatic bay and traditional red fishing cabins. Ideal for northern lights viewing (September-March)or midnight sun hikes (June-July). Note: Weather changes rapidly, pack layered clothing and waterproof gear. ·Yakushima Island, Japan A NESCO site with 1,000-year-old cedar (雪松) forests that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke. Trails range from easy walks to challenging 10-hour hikes. Note: Reserve mountain huts in advance for multi-day treks (跋涉) and follow strict ecological guidelines to protect wildlife. 1. What should visitors to Civita di Bagnoregio confirm before arrival? A. Mountain hut availability. B. Bridge accessibility. C. Northern lights schedule. D. Wine-tasting reservations. 2. Why might tourists need to adjust their behavior in Sirince? A. To protect ancient forests. B. Due to rapid weather changes. C. Because of political sensitivities. D. For midnight sun photography. 3. Which destination is most suitable for green travelers? A. Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy. B. Sirince, Turkey. C. Lofoten Islands, Norway. D. Yakushima Island, Japan. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了几个相对不那么知名但值得一游的旅游目的地，为希望避开过度旅游、寻求真实文化体验和未受破坏自然景观的旅行者提供了详细的旅游信息和建议。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据“·Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy”部分中的“Note: Limited public transport; check bridge access during bad weather.(注意事项：公共交通有限；恶劣天气时需查看桥梁是否可以通行)”可知，前往意大利巴尼奥雷焦的奇维塔的游客需要注意公共交通有限，并且在恶劣天气时要查看桥梁是否可以通行。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据“·Sirince, Turkey”部分中的“Note: Respect conservative dress codes in rural areas and avoid discussing political topics.(注意事项：在乡村地区要尊重保守的着装规范，避免讨论政治话题)”可知，在土耳其的希林杰，由于政治敏感性，游客可能需要调整他们的行为。故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据“·Yakushima Island, Japan”部分中的“A NESCO site with 1,000-year-old cedar (雪松) forests that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke.(屋久岛是联合国教科文组织认定的世界遗产地，岛上有千年古雪松森林，吉卜力工作室的电影《幽灵公主》的灵感就来源于此)”以及“Note: Reserve mountain huts in advance for multi-day treks (跋涉) and follow strict ecological guidelines to protect wildlife.(注意事项：若进行多日徒步旅行，需提前预订山间小屋，并严格遵守生态准则以保护野生动物)”可知，该目的地注重生态保护。由此可知，最适合绿色旅行者的目的地是日本的屋久岛。故选D。 B For Cruz, who grew up in Peru’s mountainous region of Cuzco, fog represents a massive opportunity. As a boy, he had to hike for more than an hour every day across rough hills to collect water from the nearest source. But over time, he realized that during the rainy season, drops of water would gather in the large leaves of banana trees. One day, he and his father built a canal system with the leaves to collect water. He moved to Lima at the age of 25. Shocked by the water shortages and expensive water supply that some of the city’s poorest residents were suffering, Cruz set up EI Movimiento Peruanos sin Agua in 2005. The idea was to deploy the method he learned in his hometown on a larger, better-adapted scale, which would provide free, independently sourced and easily accessible water to those who needed it most. He began installing a traditional fog catcher model developed in the 1980s. The nonprofit provided the materials for free, and the community built the infrastructure (基础设施) themselves. At the highest point of Los Tres Miradores, there is a curious set of large structures that is like a fleet of ships in the sky. They are so-called “fog catchers”. The 40 fog catchers there provide enough water for 180 families, whether to bathe, clean, drink (after being filtered at home) or to irrigate crops on small garden patches. Supporters believe that fog catchers have the potential to improve water supply for communities around the world amid ever-challenging conditions. German researcher Lummerich says, “They are cheap, easy to construct. In a world searching for water supply systems, it is one important approach that can make an essential difference locally. It could make the difference between having water and not having water available.” There are some issues, however. For one, fog catchers require space, which is not always easy to come by in cities. At the same time, fog catchers must be properly cleaned and maintained to stay effective. Most crucially, appropriate climate conditions are required. Fog isn’t everywhere. 4. Why did Cruz set up EI Movimiento Peruanos sin Agua in 2005? A. To raise money for the poorest residents. B. To offer water to people who need it badly. C. To build a canal system for his hometown. D. To construct the infrastructure for the city. 5. What does the underlined word “deploy” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. design B. abandon C. apply D. explore 6. What is the problem with fog catchers in urban areas? A. high expenses B. space limitation C. technical faults D. public opposition 7. What’s the author’s attitude towards fog catchers? A. completely positive B. objective C. completely negative D. unconcerned 【答案】4. B 5. C 6. B 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了秘鲁人克鲁兹在成长过程中发现了收集水的方法，他成立了组织并推广“雾收集器”来为有需要的人提供水，这种方法有一定潜力，但也存在一些问题。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Shocked by the water shortages and expensive water supply that some of the city’s poorest residents were suffering, Cruz set up EI Movimiento Peruanos sin Agua in 2005. (克鲁兹对一些城市最贫困居民所面临的水资源短缺和昂贵的供水感到震惊，他在2005年成立了EI Movimiento Peruanos sin Agua。)”可知，克鲁兹在 2005 年成立EI Movimiento Peruanos sin Agua是为了给急需水的人提供水。故选B项。 【5题详解】 词句猜测题。根据画线词的上文“Shocked by the water shortages and expensive water supply that some of the city’s poorest residents were suffering, Cruz set up EI Movimiento Peruanos sin Agua in 2005. (一些城市最贫穷的居民面临着水资源短缺和昂贵的供水，Cruz感到震惊，于2005年成立了El Movimiento Peruanos sin Agua。)”和下文“He began installing (安装) a traditional fog catcher model developed in the 1980s. (他开始安装上世纪80年代开发的传统捕雾器模型。)”可知，此处讲述Cruz产生该想法是因为被当地的水资源贫乏情况震惊，他有了想法后便着手解决该问题，由此可知，这种想法应该是将之前在家乡学到的收集水的方法“运用”到新的环境中，划线词意思应该是“运用”，与apply的意思相近。故选C项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“For one, fog catchers require space, which is not always easy to come by in cities. (一方面，雾收集器需要空间，而在城市中获得空间并不总是那么容易。)”可知，雾收集器在城市地区存在的问题是空间限制。故选B项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Supporters believe that fog catchers have the potential to improve water supply for communities around the world amid ever-challenging conditions. (支持者认为，在不断具有挑战性的条件下，雾收集器有潜力改善世界各地社区的供水。)”以及“There are some issues, however. For one, fog catchers require space, which is not always easy to come by in cities. At the same time, fog catchers must be properly cleaned and maintained to stay effective. Most crucially, appropriate climate conditions are required. Fog isn’t everywhere. (然而，也存在一些问题。一方面，雾收集器需要空间，而在城市中获得空间并不总是那么容易。同时，雾收集器必须进行适当的清洁和维护才能保持有效。最关键的是，需要合适的气候条件。雾并不是无处不在的。)”可知，作者既提到了雾收集器的潜力，也指出了它存在的问题，所以作者对雾收集器的态度是客观的。故选B项。 C The practice of students endlessly copying letters and sentences from a blackboard is a thing of the past. With the coming of new technologies, writing by band has become something of nostalgic (怀旧的) skill. However, while today's educators are using more and more technology in their teaching, many believe basic handwriting skills are still necessary for students to be successful both in school and in life. Virginia Berninger, professor of educational psychology at the University of Washington, says it's important to continue teaching handwriting and help children acquire the skill of writing by hand. Berninger and her colleagues conducted a study that looked at the ability of students to complete various writing tasks — both on a computer and by hand. The study found that when writing with a pen and paper, participants wrote longer essays and more complete sentences and had a faster word production rate. In a more recent study, Berninger looked at what role spelling plays in a student's writing skills and found that how well children spell is tied to how well they can write.“Spelling makes some of the thinking parts of the brain active, which helps us access our vocabulary, word meaning and concepts. It is allowing our written language to connect with ideas.” Berninger said. Spelling helps students translate ideas into words in their mind first and then to transcribe (转换) “those words in the mind into written symbols on paper or keyboard and screen ” the study said. Seeing the words in the “mind's eye” helps children not only to turn their ideas into words, but also to spot spelling mistakes when they write the words down and to correct them over time. “In our computer age, some people believe that we don't have to teach spelling because we have spell checks,” she said. “But until a child has a functional spelling ability of about a fifth grade level, they won't have the knowledge to choose the correct spelling among the options given by the computer.” 8. What can we learn from Berninger's first study? A. It found that good essays are made up of long sentences. B. It indicated that students prefer to write with a pen and paper. C. It focused on the difference between writing by hand and on a computer. D. It discussed the importance of writing speed. 9. Which of the following best shows the role of spelling? A. Spelling improves one's memory of words. B. Spelling slows down finding exact words to express ideas. C. Spelling benefits the translation from words into ideas. D. Spelling ability is closely related to writing ability. 10. What is the significance of having a functional spelling ability of about a fifth grade level as mentioned by Virginia Berninger? A. It allows students to rely solely on spell checks. B. It enables students to choose the correct spelling from computer suggestions. C. It is a requirement for all students to pass their fifth-grade exams. D. It is unnecessary in the age of computer technology. 11. What conclusion could be drawn from the passage? A. Computers can help people with their choice of words. B. Spell checks can take the place of spelling teaching. C. Handwriting still has a place in today's classrooms. D. Functional spelling ability develops fast in the fifth grade. 【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了尽管现代教育中越来越多地使用技术，但基本的手写技能仍然对学生在学校和生活中取得成功是必要的，同时介绍了相关的研究来论证手写以及拼写能力的重要性。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Berninger and her colleagues conducted a study that looked at the ability of students to complete various writing tasks — both on a computer and by hand.(伯宁格和她的同事进行了一项研究，观察学生在电脑上和手写完成各种写作任务的能力)” 可知，该研究聚焦于手写和在电脑上写作的差异。故选C。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“In a more recent study, Berninger looked at what role spelling plays in a student's writing skills and found that how well children spell is tied to how well they can write.(在最近的一项研究中，伯宁格研究了拼写在学生写作技能中所起的作用，发现孩子们的拼写能力与他们的写作能力密切相关)” 可知，拼写能力与写作能力紧密相关。故选D。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“But until a child has a functional spelling ability of about a fifth - grade level, they won't have the knowledge to choose the correct spelling among the options given by the computer.(但在孩子具备大约五年级水平的实用拼写能力之前，他们将不具备从电脑给出的选项中选择正确拼写的知识)” 可知，五年级水平的实用拼写能力能使学生从电脑建议中选择正确的拼写。故选 B。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“However, while today's educators are using more and more technology in their teaching, many believe basic handwriting skills are still necessary for students to be successful both in school and in life.(然而，尽管如今的教育工作者在教学中使用越来越多的技术，但许多人认为基本的手写技能对于学生在学校和生活中取得成功仍然是必要的)” 以及全文内容可知，文章主要强调了手写在当今课堂中仍有一席之地。故选C。 D Feeling a bit bored? It could be just what you need to produce your best ideas, excite your creativity or simply give your brain a rest. Nowadays, in the age of round-the-clock entertainment, it’s (technically) trickier to be bored. If the show you’re watching has lost its spark, you can easily amuse yourself on social media without even leaving the sofa. But that’s not necessarily a good thing. Feeling disengaged from the task in hand, or a lack of stimulation (刺激), does have its benefits, according to researchers at the University of Central Lancashire. Being bored motivates you to search out something less boring to do. For example, if you decide there’s nothing worth watching on TV, you might choose to switch off and take up a new hobby. This, according to researchers, can explain why the lockdowns of the past two years saw a surge (激增) in creativity among people stuck at home from banana-bread-making to picking up a paintbrush for the first time since childhood. But what about those times when you have no choice but to stick with the boring situation, waiting for a bus, for instance? The good news is that the boredom you’re feeling now could spark your creativity later, says a 2019 study published in the Academy of Management Discoveries journal. People who’d taken part in a bean-sorting task later performed better at coming up with creative ideas than another group who’d been given something more interesting to do first. Ultimately, don’t take it for granted that there’ll always be something close at hand to entertain us. With boredom, we will not run the risk of becoming boring ourselves. 12. What does the author imply in paragraph 2? A Wondering mind can be healthy. B. Social media can surely entertain us. C. Being bored may be something good. D. Being involved in the task is beneficial. 13. Why was the surge in creativity seen recently? A. People were stimulated by boredom. B. People were better equipped at home. C. People had more hobbies to choose from. D. People were more concerned about mental being. 14. What is the purpose of the bean-sorting task in the 2019 study? A. To create a boring situation. B. To reduce people’s boredom. C. To make a funny performance. D. To show an entertainment at hand. 15. What is the best title of the passage? A. What is the point of creativity? B. Are we more easily bored nowadays? C. How can we deal with daily boredom? D. Does boredom make us more creative? 【答案】12. C 13. A 14. A 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了通过一系列的研究实验发现无聊可以激发创造力。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Feeling disengaged from the task in hand, or a lack of stimulation , does have its benefits, according to researchers at the University of Central Lancashire.（中央兰开夏大学的研究人员表示，对手头工作感到心不在焉或缺乏刺激确实有好处。）”可推断，作者在第二段中暗示了无聊可能是件好事。故选C。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“For example, if you decide there’s nothing worth watching on TV, you might choose to switch off and take up a new hobby.This, according to researchers, can explain why the lockdowns of the past two years saw a surge in creativity among people stuck at home from banana-bread-making to picking up a paintbrush for the first time since childhood.（例如，如果你觉得没有什么值得看的电视节目，你可以选择关掉它，培养新的爱好。研究人员表示，这可以解释为什么在过去两年的封锁中，到童年以来首次拿起画笔的人们的创造力激增。）”可知，无聊刺激了人们使得人们出现了创造力的激增。故选A。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“People who’d taken part in a bean-sorting task later performed better at coming up with creative ideas than another group who’d been given something more interesting to do first.（那些后来参与了豆子分类任务的人比另一组先做更有趣的事情的人在想出创意方面表现得更好。）”可知，这个实验室为了证明无聊可以激发创造力，所以推断2019年研究中的豆类分类任务的目的是创造一个无聊的环境。故选A。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Feeling a bit bored? It could be just what you need to produce your best ideas, excite your creativity or simply give your brain a rest.（感觉有点无聊?它可能正是你所需要的，让你产生最好的想法，激发你的创造力，或者只是让你的大脑休息一下。）”及全文可知，本文主要介绍了通过一系列的研究实验发现无聊可以激发创造力。所以“Does boredom make us more creative?(无聊让我们更有创造力吗?)”作为文章标题最为合适。故选D。 第二节：根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 (共5 小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) The world is primarily designed for right-handed individuals, yet why does approximately one-tenth of the population prefer the left? ___16___ The answer to it remains a bit of a mystery. Since scientists have noticed that left-handedness tends to run in families, it’s assumed that left-handedness has a genetic component to it. ___17___ In fact, identical twins, who share the same genes, can sometimes prefer to use different hands. There are also plenty of theories on what else might determine which hand you write with, but many experts believe that it’s kind of random. Historically, the left side and left-handedness have been considered a negative thing by many cultures. ___18___ In some areas, the left hand became known as the “unclean” hand. Various activities and experiences become rude or even signs of bad luck when the left hand becomes involved. In some parts of Scotland, it is considered bad luck to meet a left-handed person at the start of a journey. ___19___ A person giving directions will put their left hand behind them and even physically try to point with their right hand if necessary. In some Asian countries, eating with the left hand is considered impolite. ___20___ People come to realize that left-handedness is natural. People even noticed that many famous people are left-handed, including Benjamin Franklin, Leonardo Da Vinci, and Charlie Chaplin. Some researchers find out that lefties are more creative and can deal with abstract thinking better. The left-handedness is more easily adaptable to the right-handed world as well. Being left-handed is no longer a sad story now; instead, it is a wonderful gift or maybe it is something you should take pride in. A. Left-handedness used to be perceived as a disability. B. In other words, left-handedness is an inborn attribute. C. Why do some parents encourage their left-handed children to embrace their natural tendencies? D. In Ghana, using the left hand for gestures or exchanging items is considered offensive. E. The unfavorable implications of the use of the left hand vary significantly across cultures. F. What drives people to prefer their left hand for routine activities over their right? G. Fortunately, modern societies have largely moved away from their past negative views of left-handedness. 【答案】16. F 17. B 18. E 19. D 20. G 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章探讨了左撇子在右撇子主导的世界中的处境，解释了左撇子的成因、历史背景以及现代社会对左撇子的态度转变。 【16题详解】 上文“The world is primarily designed for right-handed individuals, yet why does approximately one-tenth of the population prefer the left? (世界是为右撇子设计的，但为什么有十分之一的人更喜欢用左手? )” 提到左撇子的现象，F项“是什么驱使个人在日常活动中更倾向于使用左手而不是右手? ”承接上文，进一步提出问题，与上文的“prefer the left”形成呼应，引出下文对问题的回答，符合语境。故选F。 【17题详解】 上文“Since scientists have noticed that left-handedness tends to run in families, it’s assumed that left-handedness has a genetic component to it.(科学家注意到左撇子往往在家族中遗传，因此认为左撇子有遗传因素)”提到左撇子的遗传性，B项“换句话说，左撇子是一种天生的特质。”是对上文的总结和解释，进一步说明左撇子的成因，符合语境。故选B。 【18题详解】 上文“Historically, the left side and left-handedness have been considered a negative thing by many cultures.(从历史上看，在许多文化中，左侧和左撇子一直被视为消极的事物)”指出左撇子被认为是消极的，下文“In some areas, the left hand became known as the “unclean” hand.(在某些地区，左手被称为“不洁的手”)” 提到左手在不同文化中的负面含义，E项“左撇子使用所带来的不利含义在不同文化间存在显著差异。”指出左撇子的消极含义存在差异，承接上文左撇子是消极的事物，同时引出下文对左撇子负面含义的具体描述，符合语境。故选E。 【19题详解】 上文“Various activities and experiences become rude or even signs of bad luck when the left hand becomes involved. (当左手参与时，许多活动和经历会变得粗鲁甚至是不吉利的象征)”提到左手在某些文化中的负面含义，下文“A person giving directions will put their left hand behind them and even physically try to point with their right hand if necessary.(给出指示的人会把左手放在身后，必要时甚至会用右手指向)”给出了正确做法，D项“在加纳，用左手指点、做手势、递送或接收物品被认为是粗鲁的。”是对上文的具体举例，说明左手在不同文化中的负面含义，同时引出下文的正确做法，符合语境。故选D。 【20题详解】 下文“People come to realize that left-handedness is natural.(人们逐渐意识到左撇子是自然的)”提到现代社会对左撇子态度的转变，G项“幸运的是，现代社会已基本摒弃了以往对左撇子的负面看法。”表明人们对左撇子态度的转变，引出下文，符合语境。故选G。 第三部分 语言知识运用(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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 This afternoon after seeing my mom, I was driving home. I took the ___21___ that was more like a canyon drive with beautiful scenery. Suddenly I heard a sound and I knew a big ___22___ tire! I pulled to the side, but this was a canyon drive with not much shoulder space, and it happened to be around a curve where people couldn't ___23___ me. That made it very dangerous. Thus, cars passed me ___24___ so that I couldn't get out. Within minutes I saw a car stopped at a distance behind me. The gentleman walked out, ___25___ help, and I walked out of the car very ___26___, for the road was so narrow. He moved my car a bit out of the way while I was still talking to AAA (美国汽车协会). They said with all the ___27___ they gave me since I was in a dangerous place, they could send ___28___ in 20 minutes. The gentleman offered to look at my spare tire to ___29___ it was OK before I hung up on AAA. Before I knew it, he took it out and ____30____ to change the tire. By the time I finished talking with AAA, he had changed my tire! I thanked him and he left. I saw in my ____31____ that the car just followed me, making sure I was OK. At the traffic lights, I got a chance to see the ____32____ family in the car — a beautiful young wife with lovely children in the back. They all gave me a big smile and ____33____ at me. I thought about what a role ____34____ for those young children to learn about service and sympathy. I thought how ____35____ I was to be the receiver of such generosity. 21. A. routine B. evidence C. route D. licence 22. A. legal B. flat C. mature D. varied 23. A. tempt B. recognize C. see D. ignore 24. A. deliberately B. urgently C. instantly D. unconsciously 25. A. deserving B. offering C. investing D. promoting 26. A. proudly B. intimately C. painfully D. carefully 27. A. convenience B. strength C. profile D. enthusiasm 28. A. vision B. assistance C. masterpiece D. security 29. A. max out B. rely on C. make sure D. look into 30. A. started B. clarified C. hesitated D. reformed 31. A. item B. track C. glasses D. mirror 32. A. considerate B. patient C. entire D. independent 33. A. stared B. waved C. laughed D. aimed 34. A. competitor B. category C. journalist D. model 35. A. lucky B. economic C. accessible D. emotional 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. C 24. D 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. A 31. D 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者在开车回家的路上车胎爆了，被困在一个地势狭窄的地方，得到了一位善良慷慨的先生的帮助，作者因此很是感谢的故事。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我选择了一条更像峡谷的路线，有美丽的风景。A. routine常规；B. evidence证据；C. route路线；D. licence许可证。由下文“more like a canyon drive with beautiful scenery”可知，作者选择了一条更像峡谷的路线，故选C。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：突然我听到一个声音，我知道是一个大轮胎漏气了!A. legal合法的；B. flat瘪的；C. mature成熟的；D. varied多样的。由下文“to change the tire”可知，作者的车胎漏气了，a flat tire意为“漏气的轮胎”，故选B。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我把车开到一边，但这是一条峡谷路，路肩空间不大，而且正好在一个弯道附近，人们看不见我。A. tempt诱惑；B. recognize认出；C. see看见；D. ignore忽视。由下文“around a curve”可知，正好在一个弯道附近，所以人们看不见作者，故选C。 【24题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：因此，汽车都无意识地从我身边经过，我无法下车。A. deliberately故意地；B. urgently紧急地；C. instantly立刻；D. unconsciously无意识地。上文说作者所处的位置是一个弯道附近，过往车辆看不见，所以无意识地从作者身边经过，故选D。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：那位先生走了出来，提出要帮忙，我小心翼翼地走下车，因为路太窄了。A. deserving应得；B. offering主动提供；C. investing投资；D. promoting推广。由下文“The gentleman offered”可知，那个男人是下车向作者提供帮助，故选B。 【26题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：那位先生走了出来，提出要帮忙，我小心翼翼地走下车，因为路太窄了。A. proudly骄傲地；B. intimately亲密地；C. painfully艰难地；D. carefully小心地。由下文“for the road was so narrow”可知，路太窄了，因此作者小心翼翼地走下车，故选D。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们说，由于我处在危险的地方，他们给了我所有的便利，他们可以在20分钟内提供援助。A. convenience便利；B. strength力量；C. profile简介；D. enthusiasm热情。由下文“since I was in a dangerous place”可知，由于作者处在危险的地方，他们给了作者所有的便利，故选A。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们说，由于我处在危险的地方，他们给了我所有的便利，他们可以在20分钟内提供援助。A. vision视野；B. assistance援助；C. masterpiece杰作；D. security安全。由上文“I knew a big ____ tire! ”可知，作者的车胎漏气了，因此汽车协会会提供援助，故选B。 【29题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：在我挂上汽车协会的电话之前，那位先生主动提出看看我的备胎确保轮胎正常。A. max out耗尽；B. rely on依赖；C. make sure确认；D. look into调查。由下文“ it was OK”可知，那位先生主动提出看看作者的备胎，确保备胎正常，故选C。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我还没反应过来，他就把备胎拿出来，开始换轮胎。A. started开始；B. clarified澄清；C. hesitated犹豫；D. reformed改革。由上文“he took it out”以及下文“to change the tire”可知，他把备胎拿出来，开始换轮胎，故选A。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我从后视镜里看到那辆车一直跟着我，确保我没事。A. item物品；B. track轨道；C. glasses眼镜；D. mirror后视镜。由下文“the car just followed me, making sure I was OK”可知，作者在开车的时候是通过后视镜看到那辆车一直跟着他，因此空格处是“镜子”，故选D。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在红绿灯处，我有机会看到车里的整个家庭——一个年轻漂亮的妻子和可爱的孩子们坐在车后面。A. considerate体贴的；B. patient耐心的；C. entire整个的；D. independent独立的。由下文“a beautiful young wife with lovely children”可知，此处是说他的整个家庭，因此空格处是“整个的”，故选C。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们都给了我一个大大的微笑，并向我招手。A. stared盯着；B. waved挥手；C. laughed大笑；D. aimed瞄准。由上文“They all gave me a big smile”可知，这一家人对作者微笑，并向作者挥手，故选B。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我想，这对孩子们学习帮助别人和对人有同情心起到了很好的模仿示范作用。A. competitor竞争者；B. category类别；C. journalist记者；D. model榜样。由下文“for those young children to learn about service and sympathy”可知，那位先生与作者素不相识,但是主动提供帮助，这样的以身作则，为孩子们起到了模仿示范作用。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我想我是多么幸运，能接受如此慷慨的馈赠。A. lucky幸运的；B. economic经济的；C. accessible可接近的；D. emotional情绪的。由下文“the receiver of such generosity”可知，作者能接受如此慷慨的馈赠，是幸运的，故选A。 第二节 语法填空(共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Nezha 2: The Demon Child Battles the Sea has become a hot topic this Spring Festival. It is Chinese animated film _____36_____ (direct) by Jiaozi. The story _____37_____ (begin) after the events of the first film. Nezha and Ao Bing survive the Heavenly Tribulation, but their bodies are _____38_____ danger. Taiyi Zhenren tries to use the magic lotus to save them, _____39_____ leads to a series of unexpected problems. Nezha has to face his past and a strong enemy. He makes _____40_____ alliance with Ao Bing and they start a journey to save the world. The film has many _____41_____ (attract) points. The visual effects are amazing. The scenes of the sea battle and the special effects of the monsters are so vivid that they seem _____42_____ (be) real. The character design is also _____43_____ (good) improved. Nezha’s new look, with traditional style elements, gives a new visual experience. Besides, the theme of the film is deep. It not only shows Nezha’s fight against fate, but also explores the relationship between friendship and _____44_____ (responsible). In a word, Nezha 2: The Demon Child Battles the Sea is a great film. It allows us to feel the charm of Chinese mythology and the power of believing in ______45______ (we). It’s really a film not to be missed. 【答案】36. directed 37. begins 38. in 39. which 40. an 41. attractive 42. to be 43. well 44. responsibility 45. ourselves 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国动画电影《哪吒之魔童闹海》（Nezha 2: The Demon Child Battles the Sea）的内容、视觉效果、角色设计以及主题深度。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这是一部由饺子导演的中国动画电影。空处需填非谓语动词作后置定语，Chinese animated film和direct为逻辑动宾关系，direct需用过去分词形式作定语。故填directed。 【37题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：故事接续第一部电影的事件展开。陈述客观事实，使用一般现在时，主语为The story，谓语动词使用第三人称单数形式。故填begins。 【38题详解】 考查介词。句意：哪吒和敖丙在天劫中幸存下来，但他们的身体却处于危险之中。固定搭配in danger，表示“处于危险之中”。故填in。 【39题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：太乙真人试图用魔法莲花来救他们，却因此引发了一系列意想不到问题。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是前面的句子，关系词替代先行词在定语从句中作主语，需用关系代词which引导。故填which。 【40题详解】 考查冠词。句意：他与敖丙结盟，共同踏上拯救世界的旅程。make an alliance with sb.是固定搭配，表示“与某人结盟”。故填an。 【41题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这部电影有很多吸引人之处。修饰名词points，需用形容词attractive，作定语。故填attractive。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：海战场景和怪物的特效如此生动，仿佛身临其境。seem to do sth.为固定搭配，表示“似乎要做某事”。故填to be。 【43题详解】 考查副词。句意：角色设计也有了很大的提升。修饰动词improved，需用副词well作状语。故填well。 【44题详解】 考查名词。句意：它不仅展现了哪吒与命运的抗争，还探讨了友谊与责任之间的关系。空处需填名词responsibility，作宾语。故填responsibility。 【45题详解】 考查代词。句意：它让我们感受到了中国神话的魅力以及相信自己的力量。believe in oneself表示“相信自己”，前文us对应的反身代词是ourselves。故填ourselves。 第四部分：写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，外教Mr. Chuck发现你的作文完全由 AI生成，故将其判为不及格。请你给外教写一封邮件，内容包括： （1）承认错误； （2）做出许诺； （3）补救措施。 注意：写作词数应为80个左右； Dear Mr. Chuck, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】One possible version: Dear Mr. Chuck, I’m sincerely sorry for submitting an AI-generated essay. I realize it violated academic integrity and deeply regret my actions. This shortcut reflects poorly on my commitment to learning, and I take full responsibility. I promise this will never happen again. From now on, I will complete all assignments independently, focusing on developing genuine writing skills through careful practice and research. To make amends, I’ll rewrite the essay manually this weekend, consulting only approved materials. I welcome any additional tasks you might suggest to regain your trust. Thank you for your understanding. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。要求考生给外教Mr. Chuck写一封邮件，就他发现的作文完全由AI生成，判为不及格一事承认错误，并做出承诺，同时提出补救措施。 【详解】1.词汇积累 意识到：realize→be aware of 发生：happen→take place 完成：complete→finish 集中：focus on→concentrate on 2.句式拓展 合并句子 原句：I realize it violated academic integrity and deeply regret my actions. This shortcut reflects poorly on my commitment to learning, and I take full responsibility. 拓展句：I realize it violated academic integrity and deeply regret my actions, which reflects poorly on my commitment to learning, and I take full responsibility. 【点睛】[高分句型1] I realize it violated academic integrity and deeply regret my actions. (运用了省略that的宾语从句) [高分句型2] From now on, I will complete all assignments independently, focusing on developing genuine writing skills through careful practice and research. (运用了现在分词作状语) 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。 Ava, a fifth-grader, longed for a cell phone like her peers but had to wait until she was thirteen. To persuade her parents, she penned an essay, demonstrating she was mature enough for a cell phone. Her parents, impressed, gave her an old phone. “Ava,” her dad said seriously, “a cell phone isn’t just for fun and games. It’s a significant responsibility. You must keep your phone secure. You must silence it in public spaces. You must...” He listed all of the ways that she had to be responsible with her phone. But Ava, too busy with choosing the perfect wallpaper, downloading apps, and chatting with her best friend Sarah, only half-listened. Over the weekend, Sarah’s mom took the girls to a movie. Normally Ava avoided horror films, but Sarah’s pleading words with funny memes (表情包) had somehow convinced Ava that the movie might actually be enjoyable. Before the movie started, Sarah’s mom instructed the girls to silence their phones out of respect for others. As the movie’s tension built, Ava found herself growing increasingly uncomfortable. “I need to go to the bathroom,” Ava whispered to Sarah. After the movie, while waiting for Sarah’s mom to fetch the car, Ava felt a sinking feeling. “I can’t find my phone!” she shrieked, patting down all of her pockets. Panic-stricken, Ava searched her bag, yet her phone seemed to have vanished. Ava got into the car, her stomach in knots. “Are you going to tell your parents?” Sarah whispered to Ava on their ride back. Ava was silent, her mind racing with the consequences. She could envision her parents’ disappointed faces and harsh words. She feared that this incident might lead to her parents taking away the privilege of having a phone altogether. As they arrived, Ava climbed out of the car and trudged home, her heart heavy with what had happened. 注意: 1. 续写词数应150 个左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The moment Ava walked in, her parents greeted her with a smile. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Then her parents drove Ava back to the cinema. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 The moment Ava walked in, her parents greeted her with a smile. She knew she had to tell them about the lost phone, but words stuck in her throat. Recalling the trust they had put in her with the phone, Ava felt a pang of distress as she prepared to confess. “I…I’ve lost my phone.” she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper. Her father’s brow furrowed. “Did it perhaps fall from your pocket during the movie? Or could it have…?” Her mother inquired anxiously. When Ava admitted that, in her panic, she had forgotten to go back and search properly or ask for help, her parents exchanged a silent glance. “Accidents happen.” Her father assured her. “We’ll figure this out together.” Then her parents drove her back to the cinema. They went to the reception desk and asked the cinema staff for help. It turned out that someone had turned the phone in to the front desk. They took the phone back. With a voice choked by emotion, Ava apologized to her father, “I know I messed up, Dad.” Placing a hand on her shoulder, her father told Ava that maturity wasn’t just about having a phone or not, but about how she handled situations, especially when they went wrong. “It comes along with a sense of responsibility. Remember to be responsible for your phone!” Her mother added, putting the phone back into Ava’s hand. As she held the device, she felt the familiar weight, a weight more significant than before. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了五年级学生Ava渴望拥有一部手机，并在十三岁时终于得到了父母的许可。然而，她在初次使用手机时并未充分听取父亲的告诫，导致在一次外出看电影时遗失了手机。Ava非常害怕父母会因此对她失望并收回使用手机的特权，因此她在回家的路上心情沉重。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“Ava走进来的那一刻，她的父母微笑着迎接她。”可知，第一段可描写Ava回家后向父母坦白手机丢失的情景以及父母的反应。 ②由第二段首句内容“然后她的父母开车送Ava回电影院。”可知，第二段可描写Ava的父母得知她丢失手机后，主动开车带她回到电影院寻找手机，并最终成功找回手机的经过。 2.续写线索：Ava告诉父母自己丢了手机——父母询问——Ava承认没有回去找——父母安慰——父母帮忙找回手机——父母讲道理——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①告知：tell/inform ②承认：admit/acknowledge ③拿回：take...back/get...back 情绪类 ①痛苦：distress/pain ②焦急地：anxiously/fretfully 【点睛】[高分句型1] Recalling the trust they had put in her with the phone, Ava felt a pang of distress as she prepared to confess.(由现在分词作状语，that/which引导的限制性定语从句，省略了that/which和as引导的时间状语从句) [高分句型2] Placing a hand on her shoulder, her father told Ava that maturity wasn’t just about having a phone or not, but about how she handled situations, especially when they went wrong. (由现在分词作状语，that引导的宾语从句，how引导的宾语从句和when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 $ 石嘴山三中2024-2025学年第二学期高二年级期中 英语试题 (考试时间:120分钟 满分150分) 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What is the man satisfied with about the kitchen? A. Its big space. B. Its new facilities. C. Its good lighting. 2. Where is the comic book? A. On the desk. B. In the drawer. C. On the bed. 3. What will the man do next? A. Give Mary a call. B. Go shopping. C. Prepare for a party. 4. What is the man doing? A. Searching for information. B. Taking classes online. C. Chatting with his friend. 5. When will the swimming pool close today? A. At 3:00. B. At 7:00. C. At 5:00. 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. How does the man find the weather forecasts? A. Reliable. B. Inaccurate. C. Timely. 7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Taxi driver and customer. B. Classmates. C. Colleagues. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Who broke the right leg? A. The truck driver. B. Jessie. C. Mrs. Smith. 9. What was the weather like in the morning? A. Sunny. B. Foggy. C. Rainy. 10. Why did the woman stay up late last night? A. She wrote the paper. B. She played video games. C. She watched TV. 听第8段材料，回答第11 至13题。 11. Where does the conversation take place? A. At a restaurant. B. On a plane. C. In a hotel room. 12. What drink will the man get? A. A diet soda. B. Coffee. C. Water. 13. What does the man want at the end of the conversation? A. A magazine. B. A blanket. C. A pillow. 听第9段材料，回答第14至 17题。 14 How does Tim get to school now? A. By bike. B. By bus. C. By car. 15. What advice is Tim going to give his teachers? A. Requesting students to recycle school paper. B. Asking students to send in their work electronically. C. Making students use both sides of paper. 16. What action should the school cafeteria take in the future? A. Use local produce. B. Have meatless meals. C. Stop selling bottled drinks. 17. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A green project. B. A recycling plan. C. The school life. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. How many plastic particles do we take in every week on average? A. Less than 500. B. Around 2,000. C. About 1,700. 19. What is the largest source of plastic particles getting into our body? A. Drinking water. B. Air. C. Food. 20. What is the speaker's last suggestion? A. Wash clothes less often. B. Use special toothpaste. C. Stay away from seafood. 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。 A In an era of overtourism, smart travelers increasingly seek hidden gems that offer authentic cultural immersion and unspoiled landscapes. These lesser-known destinations not only escape the crowds but also preserve unique traditions and breathtaking natural wonders — though visiting them often requires extra preparation. ·Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy Described as “the dying town”, this medieval (中世纪) village sits on top of a collapsing cliff in central Italy. Accessible only by a pedestrian bridge, its stone streets and Renaissance architecture offer a frozen-in-time atmosphere. Visit in early morning to avoid crowds. Note: Limited public transport; check bridge access during bad weather. ·Sirince, Turkey Near Ephesus, this former Greek village charms visitors with cobblestone alleys and peach-colored houses. Famous for fruit wines, Sirince provides authentic local experiences. Note: Respect conservative dress codes in rural areas and avoid discussing political topics. ·Lofoten Islands, Norway This Arctic Archipelago boasts dramatic bay and traditional red fishing cabins. Ideal for northern lights viewing (September-March)or midnight sun hikes (June-July). Note: Weather changes rapidly, pack layered clothing and waterproof gear. ·Yakushima Island, Japan A NESCO site with 1,000-year-old cedar (雪松) forests that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke. Trails range from easy walks to challenging 10-hour hikes. Note: Reserve mountain huts in advance for multi-day treks (跋涉) and follow strict ecological guidelines to protect wildlife. 1 What should visitors to Civita di Bagnoregio confirm before arrival? A. Mountain hut availability. B. Bridge accessibility. C. Northern lights schedule. D. Wine-tasting reservations. 2. Why might tourists need to adjust their behavior in Sirince? A. To protect ancient forests. B. Due to rapid weather changes. C. Because of political sensitivities. D. For midnight sun photography. 3. Which destination is most suitable for green travelers? A. Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy. B. Sirince, Turkey. C. Lofoten Islands, Norway. D. Yakushima Island, Japan. B For Cruz, who grew up in Peru’s mountainous region of Cuzco, fog represents a massive opportunity. As a boy, he had to hike for more than an hour every day across rough hills to collect water from the nearest source. But over time, he realized that during the rainy season, drops of water would gather in the large leaves of banana trees. One day, he and his father built a canal system with the leaves to collect water. He moved to Lima at the age of 25. Shocked by the water shortages and expensive water supply that some of the city’s poorest residents were suffering, Cruz set up EI Movimiento Peruanos sin Agua in 2005. The idea was to deploy the method he learned in his hometown on a larger, better-adapted scale, which would provide free, independently sourced and easily accessible water to those who needed it most. He began installing a traditional fog catcher model developed in the 1980s. The nonprofit provided the materials for free, and the community built the infrastructure (基础设施) themselves. At the highest point of Los Tres Miradores, there is a curious set of large structures that is like a fleet of ships in the sky. They are so-called “fog catchers”. The 40 fog catchers there provide enough water for 180 families, whether to bathe, clean, drink (after being filtered at home) or to irrigate crops on small garden patches. Supporters believe that fog catchers have the potential to improve water supply for communities around the world amid ever-challenging conditions. German researcher Lummerich says, “They are cheap, easy to construct. In a world searching for water supply systems, it is one important approach that can make an essential difference locally. It could make the difference between having water and not having water available.” There are some issues, however. For one, fog catchers require space, which is not always easy to come by in cities. At the same time, fog catchers must be properly cleaned and maintained to stay effective. Most crucially, appropriate climate conditions are required. Fog isn’t everywhere. 4. Why did Cruz set up EI Movimiento Peruanos sin Agua in 2005? A. To raise money for the poorest residents. B. To offer water to people who need it badly. C. To build a canal system for his hometown. D. To construct the infrastructure for the city. 5. What does the underlined word “deploy” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. design B. abandon C. apply D. explore 6. What is the problem with fog catchers in urban areas? A. high expenses B. space limitation C. technical faults D. public opposition 7. What’s the author’s attitude towards fog catchers? A. completely positive B. objective C. completely negative D. unconcerned C The practice of students endlessly copying letters and sentences from a blackboard is a thing of the past. With the coming of new technologies, writing by band has become something of nostalgic (怀旧的) skill. However, while today's educators are using more and more technology in their teaching, many believe basic handwriting skills are still necessary for students to be successful both in school and in life. Virginia Berninger, professor of educational psychology at the University of Washington, says it's important to continue teaching handwriting and help children acquire the skill of writing by hand. Berninger and her colleagues conducted a study that looked at the ability of students to complete various writing tasks — both on a computer and by hand. The study found that when writing with a pen and paper, participants wrote longer essays and more complete sentences and had a faster word production rate. In a more recent study, Berninger looked at what role spelling plays in a student's writing skills and found that how well children spell is tied to how well they can write.“Spelling makes some of the thinking parts of the brain active, which helps us access our vocabulary, word meaning and concepts. It is allowing our written language to connect with ideas.” Berninger said. Spelling helps students translate ideas into words in their mind first and then to transcribe (转换) “those words in the mind into written symbols on paper or keyboard and screen ” the study said. Seeing the words in the “mind's eye” helps children not only to turn their ideas into words, but also to spot spelling mistakes when they write the words down and to correct them over time. “In our computer age, some people believe that we don't have to teach spelling because we have spell checks,” she said. “But until a child has a functional spelling ability of about a fifth grade level, they won't have the knowledge to choose the correct spelling among the options given by the computer.” 8. What can we learn from Berninger's first study? A. It found that good essays are made up of long sentences. B. It indicated that students prefer to write with a pen and paper. C. It focused on the difference between writing by hand and on a computer. D It discussed the importance of writing speed. 9. Which of the following best shows the role of spelling? A. Spelling improves one's memory of words. B. Spelling slows down finding exact words to express ideas. C. Spelling benefits the translation from words into ideas. D. Spelling ability is closely related to writing ability. 10. What is the significance of having a functional spelling ability of about a fifth grade level, as mentioned by Virginia Berninger? A. It allows students to rely solely on spell checks. B. It enables students to choose the correct spelling from computer suggestions. C. It is a requirement for all students to pass their fifth-grade exams. D. It is unnecessary in the age of computer technology. 11. What conclusion could be drawn from the passage? A Computers can help people with their choice of words. B. Spell checks can take the place of spelling teaching. C. Handwriting still has a place in today's classrooms. D Functional spelling ability develops fast in the fifth grade. D Feeling a bit bored? It could be just what you need to produce your best ideas, excite your creativity or simply give your brain a rest. Nowadays, in the age of round-the-clock entertainment, it’s (technically) trickier to be bored. If the show you’re watching has lost its spark, you can easily amuse yourself on social media without even leaving the sofa. But that’s not necessarily a good thing. Feeling disengaged from the task in hand, or a lack of stimulation (刺激), does have its benefits, according to researchers at the University of Central Lancashire. Being bored motivates you to search out something less boring to do. For example, if you decide there’s nothing worth watching on TV, you might choose to switch off and take up a new hobby. This, according to researchers, can explain why the lockdowns of the past two years saw a surge (激增) in creativity among people stuck at home from banana-bread-making to picking up a paintbrush for the first time since childhood. But what about those times when you have no choice but to stick with the boring situation, waiting for a bus, for instance? The good news is that the boredom you’re feeling now could spark your creativity later, says a 2019 study published in the Academy of Management Discoveries journal. People who’d taken part in a bean-sorting task later performed better at coming up with creative ideas than another group who’d been given something more interesting to do first. Ultimately, don’t take it for granted that there’ll always be something close at hand to entertain us. With boredom, we will not run the risk of becoming boring ourselves. 12. What does the author imply in paragraph 2? A. Wondering mind can be healthy. B. Social media can surely entertain us. C. Being bored may be something good. D. Being involved in the task is beneficial. 13. Why was the surge in creativity seen recently? A. People were stimulated by boredom. B. People were better equipped at home. C. People had more hobbies to choose from. D. People were more concerned about mental being. 14. What is the purpose of the bean-sorting task in the 2019 study? A. To create a boring situation. B. To reduce people’s boredom. C. To make a funny performance. D. To show an entertainment at hand. 15. What is the best title of the passage? A. What is the point of creativity? B. Are we more easily bored nowadays? C. How can we deal with daily boredom? D. Does boredom make us more creative? 第二节：根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 (共5 小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) The world is primarily designed for right-handed individuals, yet why does approximately one-tenth of the population prefer the left? ___16___ The answer to it remains a bit of a mystery. Since scientists have noticed that left-handedness tends to run in families, it’s assumed that left-handedness has a genetic component to it. ___17___ In fact, identical twins, who share the same genes, can sometimes prefer to use different hands. There are also plenty of theories on what else might determine which hand you write with, but many experts believe that it’s kind of random. Historically, the left side and left-handedness have been considered a negative thing by many cultures. ___18___ In some areas, the left hand became known as the “unclean” hand. Various activities and experiences become rude or even signs of bad luck when the left hand becomes involved. In some parts of Scotland, it is considered bad luck to meet a left-handed person at the start of a journey. ___19___ A person giving directions will put their left hand behind them and even physically try to point with their right hand if necessary. In some Asian countries, eating with the left hand is considered impolite. ___20___ People come to realize that left-handedness is natural. People even noticed that many famous people are left-handed, including Benjamin Franklin, Leonardo Da Vinci, and Charlie Chaplin. Some researchers find out that lefties are more creative and can deal with abstract thinking better. The left-handedness is more easily adaptable to the right-handed world as well. Being left-handed is no longer a sad story now; instead, it is a wonderful gift or maybe it is something you should take pride in. A. Left-handedness used to be perceived as a disability. B. In other words, left-handedness is an inborn attribute. C. Why do some parents encourage their left-handed children to embrace their natural tendencies? D. In Ghana, using the left hand for gestures or exchanging items is considered offensive. E. The unfavorable implications of the use of the left hand vary significantly across cultures. F. What drives people to prefer their left hand for routine activities over their right? G. Fortunately, modern societies have largely moved away from their past negative views of left-handedness. 第三部分 语言知识运用(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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 This afternoon after seeing my mom, I was driving home. I took the ___21___ that was more like a canyon drive with beautiful scenery. Suddenly I heard a sound and I knew a big ___22___ tire! I pulled to the side, but this was a canyon drive with not much shoulder space, and it happened to be around a curve where people couldn't ___23___ me. That made it very dangerous. Thus, cars passed me ___24___ so that I couldn't get out. Within minutes I saw a car stopped at a distance behind me. The gentleman walked out, ___25___ help, and I walked out of the car very ___26___, for the road was so narrow. He moved my car a bit out of the way while I was still talking to AAA (美国汽车协会). They said with all the ___27___ they gave me since I was in a dangerous place, they could send ___28___ in 20 minutes. The gentleman offered to look at my spare tire to ___29___ it was OK before I hung up on AAA. Before I knew it, he took it out and ____30____ to change the tire. By the time I finished talking with AAA, he had changed my tire! I thanked him and he left. I saw in my ____31____ that the car just followed me, making sure I was OK. At the traffic lights, I got a chance to see the ____32____ family in the car — a beautiful young wife with lovely children in the back. They all gave me a big smile and ____33____ at me. I thought about what a role ____34____ for those young children to learn about service and sympathy. I thought how ____35____ I was to be the receiver of such generosity. 21. A. routine B. evidence C. route D. licence 22. A. legal B. flat C. mature D. varied 23. A. tempt B. recognize C. see D. ignore 24. A. deliberately B. urgently C. instantly D. unconsciously 25. A. deserving B. offering C. investing D. promoting 26. A. proudly B. intimately C. painfully D. carefully 27. A. convenience B. strength C. profile D. enthusiasm 28. A. vision B. assistance C. masterpiece D. security 29. A. max out B. rely on C. make sure D. look into 30. A. started B. clarified C. hesitated D. reformed 31. A. item B. track C. glasses D. mirror 32. A. considerate B. patient C. entire D. independent 33. A. stared B. waved C. laughed D. aimed 34. A. competitor B. category C. journalist D. model 35. A. lucky B. economic C. accessible D. emotional 第二节 语法填空(共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Nezha 2: The Demon Child Battles the Sea has become a hot topic this Spring Festival. It is Chinese animated film _____36_____ (direct) by Jiaozi. The story _____37_____ (begin) after the events of the first film. Nezha and Ao Bing survive the Heavenly Tribulation, but their bodies are _____38_____ danger. Taiyi Zhenren tries to use the magic lotus to save them, _____39_____ leads to a series of unexpected problems. Nezha has to face his past and a strong enemy. He makes _____40_____ alliance with Ao Bing and they start a journey to save the world. The film has many _____41_____ (attract) points. The visual effects are amazing. The scenes of the sea battle and the special effects of the monsters are so vivid that they seem _____42_____ (be) real. The character design is also _____43_____ (good) improved. Nezha’s new look, with traditional style elements, gives a new visual experience. Besides, the theme of the film is deep. It not only shows Nezha’s fight against fate, but also explores the relationship between friendship and _____44_____ (responsible). In a word, Nezha 2: The Demon Child Battles the Sea is a great film. It allows us to feel the charm of Chinese mythology and the power of believing in ______45______ (we). It’s really a film not to be missed. 第四部分：写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，外教Mr. Chuck发现你的作文完全由 AI生成，故将其判为不及格。请你给外教写一封邮件，内容包括： （1）承认错误； （2）做出许诺； （3）补救措施。 注意：写作词数应为80个左右； Dear Mr. Chuck, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 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。 Ava, a fifth-grader, longed for a cell phone like her peers but had to wait until she was thirteen. To persuade her parents, she penned an essay, demonstrating she was mature enough for a cell phone. Her parents, impressed, gave her an old phone. “Ava,” her dad said seriously, “a cell phone isn’t just for fun and games. It’s a significant responsibility. You must keep your phone secure. You must silence it in public spaces. You must...” He listed all of the ways that she had to be responsible with her phone. But Ava, too busy with choosing the perfect wallpaper, downloading apps, and chatting with her best friend Sarah, only half-listened. Over the weekend, Sarah’s mom took the girls to a movie. Normally Ava avoided horror films, but Sarah’s pleading words with funny memes (表情包) had somehow convinced Ava that the movie might actually be enjoyable. Before the movie started, Sarah’s mom instructed the girls to silence their phones out of respect for others. As the movie’s tension built, Ava found herself growing increasingly uncomfortable. “I need to go to the bathroom,” Ava whispered to Sarah. After the movie, while waiting for Sarah’s mom to fetch the car, Ava felt a sinking feeling. “I can’t find my phone!” she shrieked, patting down all of her pockets. Panic-stricken, Ava searched her bag, yet her phone seemed to have vanished. Ava got into the car, her stomach in knots. “Are you going to tell your parents?” Sarah whispered to Ava on their ride back. Ava was silent, her mind racing with the consequences. She could envision her parents’ disappointed faces and harsh words. She feared that this incident might lead to her parents taking away the privilege of having a phone altogether. As they arrived, Ava climbed out of the car and trudged home, her heart heavy with what had happened. 注意: 1. 续写词数应为150 个左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The moment Ava walked in, her parents greeted her with a smile. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Then her parents drove Ava back to the cinema. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $