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泉州七中2024-2025学年度下学期高二年期中考英语试卷 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。 例：How much is the shirt? A．£19.15. B．£9.18. C．£9.15. 答案是C。 1．What did the speakers do? A．They took photos. B．They reported a storm. C．They cleaned the park. 2．What has the man been doing? A．Doing his work. B．Reviewing for tests. C．Planning for his vacation. 3．Where does the conversation take place? A．In the street. B．In a store. C．In the woman’s office. 4．What will the man do next month? A．Work with the woman. B．Turn in his resignation letter. C．Devote himself to his own business. 5．How did the woman spend her vacation? A．She did some gardening. B．She walked around her place. C．She enjoyed the garden scenery. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟，听完后，各个小题将给出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 kind of car did the man book? A．A mid-size car. B．A small car. C．An SUV. 7．What does the man have to do at last? A．Cancel the reservation. B．Change to another model. C．Wait for the desired car. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8．Why did Billy perform poorly last year? A．He didn’t adapt to the new school. B．He didn’t get help from his family. C．He was not willing to try his best. 9．What is Billy weak at? A．Writing. B．Spelling. C．Reading. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10．What does the woman say about the first package? A．It is basic and slow. B．It includes a wireless router（路由器）。 C．It offers a free personal firewall（防火墙） 11．How much will the man pay each month? A．$30. B．$50. C．$100. 12．Why does the woman say the man is lucky? A．The package price is lower. B．The pen drive is cheaper. C．The setting-up is free. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13．What first impression did Bonnie leave on the woman? A．She was thoughtful. B．She was quiet. C．She was smart 14．What did the man ask Bonnie to do? A．To share snacks. B．To join the study group. C．To attend a weekend activity. 15．What is Jenny good at? A．Hiking B．Cooking. C．Communicating. 16．What happened to the woman last week? A．She didn’t feel well. B．She missed the hiking trip. C．She failed to join the class discussion. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17．What is the common belief about our brain’s processing speed? A．It reaches its peak at the age of 20. B．It doesn’t decrease before 40. C．It remains constant until 60. 18．What was the age range of the people included in the study? A．From 10 to 60. B．From 20 to 80. C．From 10 to 80. 19．Why do older people make decision more slowly according to Dr. von Krause? A．They become more careful. B．They process information slower. C．They need more time to get information. 20．What benefit can people get from the study? A．It may help increase the mental processing speed. B．It may improve people’s ability to concentrate. C．It may contribute to the research on diseases. 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 ATTO SPORT THE MOST ADVANCED PORTABLE MOBILITY SCOOTER (代步车) Where engineering excellence meets flowing design — a lightweight, safe and fashionable scooter for UNLIMITED FREEDOM. Scooters with various features are on the market, making it critical to select the one that best suits your requirements. What makes ATTO so unique? ●Independence and convenience: Easy to use and conveniently folds in seconds. It easily separates into two parts, with the heaviest piece weighing just 37 pounds, making it easier to lift into your car trunk. ●Go anywhere: Equipped with strong tires and electronic stability control, it is safe to ride and is also flight-approved, ideal for air travel and ships. With a driving range of up to 12.5 miles, a top speed of 6.2 MPH, and a maximum weight-bearing ability of 300 pounds, this scooter is designed for long-lasting use. ●Top Engineering: Guaranteeing comfort, this scooter offers enough legroom and a big comfortable seat. The lightweight makes ATTO super easy to carry and it still rides like a heavy-duty (重型的) scooter. ●Fashionable Design: You deserve a mobility solution that doesn’t just get you from A to B, but makes you feel great while doing so. ATTO stands out from the crowd with its striking design. CALL NOW: 1-888-610-4402 US.movinglife.com/rd12 1. What can we know about ATTO? A. It cannot be taken aboard a plane or a ship. B. It can be folded away with great difficulty. C. It weighs only 37 pounds and is easy to use. D. It can cover a maximum distance of 12.5 miles. 2. What makes ATTO easily noticed in the crowd? A. Its long-lasting use. B. Its eye-catching design. C. Its great stability. D. Its improved safety. 3. In which section of a newspaper can you find this passage? A. Advertisement B. Education C. Business D. Lifestyle B Jim Johnson, a mail carrier was an institution in the leafy Westmoreland, Westhaven and Westover Hills neighborhoods, just north of downtown Wilmington, where he delivered much more than the mail. He knew all the kids and their pets by name; he carried in the groceries; he took note of unlocked doors, offered gardening advice, and taught more than a few young boys the art of the curveball. When he wasn’t doing all that, Jim was running across a checkerboard of green lawns (草坪) to ensure the local postal service did not fall short of its daily promise. Though the postal service is often disparaged now, the trust in local postal service lives on. In many communities, that trust is won every day when life-saving medicine, greeting cards, social security checks, college acceptance letters — even the bills — appear in mailboxes in front of the houses. After more than three decades, Jim approached his final days on the job much like any other. He drove a boxy postal truck to North DuPont Road for the first unofficial stop of the day. Butch, a dog who belonged to one of the neighbors, was waiting just like every day before. And just like every day before, he got into the jump seat and they were off. On the route, Jim and Butch had become inseparable. Now, the dog and the mailman would ride off to retirement together. At every stop, Jim accepted the parting good wishes of families that had become his own. There were tears and laughter, and hugs filled with warm memories. It’s been 33 years since Jim left the route, but we are still reminded of the deep bond established between community and letter carrier. That’s what the postal service means to us. 4. What do we know about Jim Johnson from the first paragraph? A. He’s open-minded. B. He’s sharp-eyed. C. He’s warm-hearted. D. He’s strong-willed. 5. What does the underlined word “disparaged” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Refused. B. Criticized. C. Investigated. D. Stopped. 6. What did Jim do besides daily delivery on his final days of work? A. He drove Butch to its owner. B. He sent presents to his friends. C. He prepared a retirement party. D. He said goodbye to the neighbors. 7. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To remember a respected mail carrier. B. To record an unforgettable experience. C. To raise funds for the postal service. D. To call for harmony in the community. C Bacteria (细菌) know how to rough it out all over the earth. Ask most of them where they’d truly prefer to settle through, and a kitchen sponge (海绵) would probably top the list. Yes, it turns out that the very tool we use to clean our plates, which is warm, damp, and full of nutritious food pieces, is packed of tiny life. Lingchong You, a biologist at Duke University, along with his team, used computers to model the complex environment of a sponge for a 2022 study. He found that sponges featuring pockets of varying sizes are something that really matters for promoting bacterial growth. This holds significance as certain bacteria tend to grow independently while others demand the companionship of others. Within a sponge filled with holes and pockets, there exist such an abundance of diverse structures that everyone attains a state of satisfaction. Nevertheless, it does not necessarily follow that these tools present a health risk to us as well. Bacteria exist everywhere and not all are harmful; in fact, many perform vital jobs. The important question is, therefore, are the bacteria found in sponges even worth worrying about? In 2017, Jennifer Quinlan, a professor of food safety, and her colleagues, collected kitchen sponges from 100 homes, finding that only 1 – 2% of those sponges contained bacteria linked to food poisoning in humans and the ones that did contained only small amounts of harmful bacteria. “The vast majority of bacteria on sponges do not cause illness, and they’re just going to make them smell.” says Quinlan. “Having said that, there is a possibility that if you use a sponge to wipe up raw meat that you could have some of those disease-causing bacteria on there, and studies have found that those bacteria can be separated from kitchen sponges.” This is not the whole story yet. If dangerous bacteria happen to arrive on the scene, the sponge’s special make-up makes it an ideal place for them to grow and multiply. And there’s evidence this is the case. 8. What can we learn from the first paragraph? A. Sponges are perfect tools in the kitchen. B. Bacteria prefer to live in dry environment. C. Kitchen sponges are good home for bacteria. D. Bacteria affect kitchen sponges’ performance. 9. What did Lingchong You find in his study? A. How sponges are exactly structured. B. What encourages bacterial growth. C. How bacteria react to the environment. D. Why bacteria keep company with each other. 10. What does Quinlan think of bacteria on sponges? A. Relatively harmless. B. Poorly adaptive, C. Surprisingly unpleasant. D. Widely distributed. 11. What will be probably discussed in the following paragraph? A. Proofs of bacterial threat. B. The classification of bacteria. C. Methods to control bacterial growth. D. Research into applications of bacteria. D While AI can beat us at chess, driving cars, and even composing music, making us laugh seems to be its final boundary. My musical comedy, Artificially Intelligent, was inspired by the time I asked AI to write me a show based on my life, and it gave me some madly terrible results. I performed some of its materials in the show, and I even made AI write a song for an audience member live on the spot, and it was always funny in its terribleness. It generated songs telling the audience member who is a doctor to hit the eyes of her co-worker who she is always arguing with. However, this wasn’t independent thinking; we had to feed AI as much information as possible to get any results from it. When it comes to actually getting AI to craft jokes on its own, it can’t. The problem with AI and comedy is its lack of human nuance (细微差别) for humor. AI might be able to create a joke structure, but it does not have the ability to pull from personal experience. It lacks a point of view, situational awareness, context, and cultural awareness needed for good comedy. Irony (讽刺), a complex form of human communication, is hard for AI because of its reliance on context, tone, and cultural knowledge. Unlike humans, AI can’t infer meaning beyond clear statements. Irony involves saying one thing but meaning another, relying on shared context, but AI only processes text and can’t pick up audio and visual cues for irony. AI must signal it’s making a joke. As of now, though AI has made impressive progress in some areas, it is absolutely not funny, but in the future theoretically yes. When technology advances to the point where robots are walking around with free will and independent thinking, experiencing life and potentially even emotions, they would theoretically begin to have enough viewpoints to create comedy, or an activity that voices their experience of being an AI. However, this would create its own culture and would only be relatable to other AIs. The truth is that audience is really enjoying the AI-generated material in my show, even if the joke is bad. But — technically — does that make it funny? 12. How does the author illustrate AI’s limitation in making jokes in Paragraph 2? A. By providing data. B. By giving an example. C. By showing a survey result. D. By making a comparison. 13. What does the author try to explain in Paragraph 3? A. What AI jokes are made up of. B. How AI understands the meaning of irony. C. Why AI fails to create a good joke actually. D. Whether AI can learn from funny experiences. 14. What does the author think of AI in the future? A. It will relate its culture to humans. B. It will teach itself the theory of comedy. C. It will be free to express others’ feelings. D. It will develop its own culture of humor. 15. Which can be a suitable title for this passage? A. Will AI ever be funny? B. Is AI going to learn to laugh? C. Is AI the future of entertainment? D. Will AI be the pioneer in new fields? 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 When communicating with others, we often focus on what we should say. ____16____ Listening well means not just understanding the words or the information being communicated, but also understanding the emotions the speaker is trying to convey. The following are tips for becoming an active listener. Focus fully on the speaker. You can’t listen in an active way if you’re constantly checking your phone. ____17____ You need to stay focused on the moment-to-moment experience in order to pick up the important nonverbal cues in a conversation. If you find it hard to concentrate on some speakers try repeating their words over in your head-it’ll reinforce their message and help you stay focused. Display your interest in what’s being said by using body language. Nod occasionally, smile at the person, and make sure your posture is open and inviting. ____18____ Avoid interrupting or trying to redirect the conversation to your concerns by saying something like, “you think that’s bad, let me tell you what happened to me.” ____19____ You can’t concentrate on what someone’s saying if you’re forming what you’re going to say next. Often, the speaker can read your facial expressions and know that your mind’s elsewhere. _____20_____ In order to communicate effectively with someone, you don’t have to like them or agree with their ideas, values or opinions. However, you do need to set aside your judgement and hold back blame and criticism in order to fully understand them. The most difficult communication, when successfully performed, can often lead to an unlikely connection with someone. A. Try to set aside judgement. B. Be aware of individual differences. C. It will make you feel more self-confident. D. Listening is not the same as waiting for your turn to talk. E. Encourage the speaker to continue with “yes”or “uh huh”. F. Thinking about something else also implies you are not an active listener. G. However, effective communication is less about talking and more about listening. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Every New Year’s Day, I have a little tradition. I buy a really nice ___21___ with beautiful pictures, motivational quotes and stickers to ___22___ appointments and events. I attach it to my refrigerator so that I will look at it ___23___, put every appointment on it and show my kids the ___24___ and days. Nothing can ___25___ a paper calendar when you want to teach your children to be aware of what’s ___26___. With the calendar put up, my children and I will prepare our planners. A planner is a book which is like an ___27___ of our calendar, with a separate space to write anything we have to do each day, in a more ___28___ manner than a calendar, recording our weekly ___29___ such as projects, meetings, appointments and events. Besides the two ways to map out our days, there is another one to stay ___30___. Preplanning helps us to stay one step ahead and keep things ___31___, so before anything happens, we’ll be ___32___. If I give a presentation at work, I always stay one step ahead by bringing a few extra copies or pens in case some of my coworkers ___33___ theirs. Developing time management ability with the ___34___ we have at our fingertips properly will make our lives flow and help us to be ___35___. 21. A. calendar B. purse C. handbag D. notebook 22. A. confirm B. outline C. arrange D. cancel 23. A. occasionally B. rarely C. consistently D. daily 24. A. centuries B. years C. months D. hours 25. A. beat B. confuse C. benefit D. transform 26. A. picking up B. going on C. missing out D. breaking down 27 A. invention B. appreciation C. innovation D. extension 28. A. detailed B. flexible C. intelligent D. accessible 29. A. opportunities B. celebrations C. tasks D. options 30. A. calm B. awake C. committed D. organised 31. A. under guarantee B. in order C. on watch D. off guard 32. A. fully-recovered B. open-minded C. well-prepared D. light-headed 33. A. donate B. burn C. recover D. forget 34. A. tools B. technologies C. data D. software 35 A. excited B. successful C. respectable D. hardworking 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Young people at the East Wind Foundation in Los Angeles’ Chinatown spend their after-school hours practicing the traditional folk art ___36___ lion dancing, an ancient art dating back to the Han Dynasty. It is not only a performance for these youths ___37___ a way for them to connect with the tradition and build a sense of belonging within the community in this ___38___ (dynamic) changing world. Lion dance is a demanding art form, requiring ___39___ (strong) and cooperation. Each evening, ___40___ (practice) begin with body-building exercises and martial arts training ___41___ (prepare) for the complex movements of lion dance. Through this disciplined routine, participants master the traditional techniques and develop toughness and teamwork ___42___ help build a foundation for personal growth. East Wind also teaches the cultural significance behind the art form. The annual blessing ceremony, where new lion heads are welcomed, ___43___ (offer) youths a chance to learn how to honor their ancestors. Elders guide them in traditions like dotting (点缀) a lion’s eyes with ink, ___44___ (awaken) the Lions to life in a symbolic way. Beyond ceremonies, East Wind builds community connections by organizing field trips in nature. These experiences allow youths from different families to explore and bond with their peers. They build lasting friendships while _____45_____ (enjoy) a meaningful interaction with nature. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 你校英语俱乐部拟开展主题为“My Dream Job”的英语演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿参赛。 内容包括： 1. 你的理想职业； 2. 你的理由及打算。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式作答 My Dream Job Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. It’s my honor to be here to deliver a speech. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 The boys in the block were going to have a roller-skating (滑旱冰) race next Saturday. They were divided into two teams: the Sunnysiders and the Shadysiders, with five boys on each team. Andy was on the Sunnysiders. They lost last year, so they were desperate to win this time. But Andy knew his short legs made it hard for him to skate fast. One day, Andy was greeted by a pleasant “Hello” as he was putting on his roller-skates. He looked up and saw his new neighbor, Francis. “Hello! ” he replied cheerfully, noticing his neighbor’s long legs. “Wanna skate with me? Look at your long legs! Just the right kind to make you a good skater.” “I’d love to. You know, I’m really good at roller skating and I used to help my team win.” Francis said, his tone now heavy with sadness. “But I lost my roller skates and my mom just cannot afford to buy me another pair.” Andy thought it was a shame for Francis. As a new comer, there were undoubtedly many moments when he must have felt lonely. Andy thought to himself, wondering what he could do for Francis. But he had to say goodbye in a hurry since the team were meeting in the open space on the corner to talk over some plans. When talking to the team captain, Andy suggested adding another boy to their team, Francis. But the captain said “No” as the team knew nothing about him. Besides, the Shadysiders wouldn’t let them take on an extra player. In the following days, Andy practiced very hard with his team. Then came the day before the race when he saw Francis on the sidewalk, watching them skate past, his eyes filled with a sense of loss. Somehow it upset Andy, and his desire to help his new neighbor resurfaced. Then he thought of a way that could not only help his team win, but help Francis fit in. 注意： (1) 续写词数应为150个左右； (2) 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 He rushed to Francis, excited to tell him his plan. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next day, the race began as scheduled. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 泉州七中2024-2025学年度下学期高二年期中考英语试卷 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。 例：How much is the shirt? A．£19.15. B．£9.18. C．£9.15. 答案是C。 1．What did the speakers do? A．They took photos. B．They reported a storm. C．They cleaned the park. 2．What has the man been doing? A．Doing his work. B．Reviewing for tests. C．Planning for his vacation. 3．Where does the conversation take place? A．In the street. B．In a store. C．In the woman’s office. 4．What will the man do next month? A．Work with the woman. B．Turn in his resignation letter. C．Devote himself to his own business. 5．How did the woman spend her vacation? A．She did some gardening. B．She walked around her place. C．She enjoyed the garden scenery. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟，听完后，各个小题将给出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 kind of car did the man book? A．A mid-size car. B．A small car. C．An SUV. 7．What does the man have to do at last? A．Cancel the reservation. B．Change to another model. C．Wait for the desired car. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8．Why did Billy perform poorly last year? A．He didn’t adapt to the new school. B．He didn’t get help from his family. C．He was not willing to try his best. 9．What is Billy weak at? A．Writing. B．Spelling. C．Reading. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10．What does the woman say about the first package? A．It is basic and slow. B．It includes a wireless router（路由器）。 C．It offers a free personal firewall（防火墙） 11．How much will the man pay each month? A．$30. B．$50. C．$100. 12．Why does the woman say the man is lucky? A．The package price is lower. B．The pen drive is cheaper. C．The setting-up is free. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13．What first impression did Bonnie leave on the woman? A．She was thoughtful. B．She was quiet. C．She was smart 14．What did the man ask Bonnie to do? A．To share snacks B．To join the study group. C．To attend a weekend activity. 15．What is Jenny good at? A．Hiking. B．Cooking. C．Communicating. 16．What happened to the woman last week? A．She didn’t feel well B．She missed the hiking trip. C．She failed to join the class discussion. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17．What is the common belief about our brain’s processing speed? A．It reaches its peak at the age of 20. B．It doesn’t decrease before 40. C．It remains constant until 60. 18．What was the age range of the people included in the study? A．From 10 to 60. B．From 20 to 80. C．From 10 to 80. 19．Why do older people make decision more slowly according to Dr. von Krause? A．They become more careful. B．They process information slower. C．They need more time to get information. 20．What benefit can people get from the study? A．It may help increase the mental processing speed. B．It may improve people’s ability to concentrate. C．It may contribute to the research on diseases. 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 ATTO SPORT THE MOST ADVANCED PORTABLE MOBILITY SCOOTER (代步车) Where engineering excellence meets flowing design — a lightweight, safe and fashionable scooter for UNLIMITED FREEDOM. Scooters with various features are on the market making it critical to select the one that best suits your requirements. What makes ATTO so unique? ●Independence and convenience: Easy to use and conveniently folds in seconds. It easily separates into two parts, with the heaviest piece weighing just 37 pounds, making it easier to lift into your car trunk. ●Go anywhere: Equipped with strong tires and electronic stability control, it is safe to ride and is also flight-approved, ideal for air travel and ships. With a driving range of up to 12.5 miles, a top speed of 6.2 MPH, and a maximum weight-bearing ability of 300 pounds, this scooter is designed for long-lasting use. ●Top Engineering: Guaranteeing comfort, this scooter offers enough legroom and a big comfortable seat. The lightweight makes ATTO super easy to carry and it still rides like a heavy-duty (重型的) scooter. ●Fashionable Design: You deserve a mobility solution that doesn’t just get you from A to B, but makes you feel great while doing so. ATTO stands out from the crowd with its striking design. CALL NOW: 1-888-610-4402 US.movinglife.com/rd12 1. What can we know about ATTO? A. It cannot be taken aboard a plane or a ship. B. It can be folded away with great difficulty. C. It weighs only 37 pounds and is easy to use. D. It can cover a maximum distance of 12.5 miles. 2. What makes ATTO easily noticed in the crowd? A. Its long-lasting use. B. Its eye-catching design. C. Its great stability. D. Its improved safety. 3. In which section of a newspaper can you find this passage? A. Advertisement B. Education C. Business D. Lifestyle 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要讲述了ATTO SPORT代步车的独特功能和优势。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。由文章第五段中“With a driving range of up to 12.5 miles, a top speed of 6.2 MPH, and a maximum weight-bearing ability of 300 pounds, this scooter is designed for long-lasting use. (其续航里程可达12.5英里，最高时速6.2英里/小时，最大承重能力为300磅，这款代步车专为持久使用而设计。)”可知，ATTO的最大行驶距离是12.5英里。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。由文章倒数第二段中“ATTO stands out from the crowd with its striking design. (ATTO以其引人注目的设计脱颖而出。)”可知，ATTO引人注目的设计使其在人群中脱颖而出。故选B。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。由文章最后一段“CALL NOW: 1-888-610-4402 US.movinglife.com/rd12 (立即致电：1-888-610-4402 US.movinglife.com/rd12)”可知，这是一则广告，可以在报纸的广告栏找到这篇文章。故选A。 B Jim Johnson, a mail carrier was an institution in the leafy Westmoreland, Westhaven and Westover Hills neighborhoods, just north of downtown Wilmington, where he delivered much more than the mail. He knew all the kids and their pets by name; he carried in the groceries; he took note of unlocked doors, offered gardening advice, and taught more than a few young boys the art of the curveball. When he wasn’t doing all that, Jim was running across a checkerboard of green lawns (草坪) to ensure the local postal service did not fall short of its daily promise. Though the postal service is often disparaged now, the trust in local postal service lives on. In many communities, that trust is won every day when life-saving medicine, greeting cards, social security checks, college acceptance letters — even the bills — appear in mailboxes in front of the houses. After more than three decades, Jim approached his final days on the job much like any other. He drove a boxy postal truck to North DuPont Road for the first unofficial stop of the day. Butch, a dog who belonged to one of the neighbors, was waiting just like every day before. And just like every day before, he got into the jump seat and they were off. On the route, Jim and Butch had become inseparable. Now, the dog and the mailman would ride off to retirement together. At every stop, Jim accepted the parting good wishes of families that had become his own. There were tears and laughter, and hugs filled with warm memories. It’s been 33 years since Jim left the route, but we are still reminded of the deep bond established between community and letter carrier. That’s what the postal service means to us. 4. What do we know about Jim Johnson from the first paragraph? A. He’s open-minded. B. He’s sharp-eyed. C. He’s warm-hearted. D. He’s strong-willed. 5. What does the underlined word “disparaged” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Refused. B. Criticized. C. Investigated. D. Stopped. 6. What did Jim do besides daily delivery on his final days of work? A. He drove Butch to its owner. B. He sent presents to his friends. C. He prepared a retirement party. D. He said goodbye to the neighbors. 7. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To remember a respected mail carrier. B. To record an unforgettable experience. C. To raise funds for the postal service. D. To call for harmony in the community. 【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了邮差Jim Johnson及其与社区居民的深厚情谊。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“He knew all the kids and their pets by name; he carried in the groceries; he took note of unlocked doors, offered gardening advice, and taught more than a few young boys the art of the curveball. When he wasn’t doing all that, Jim was running across a checkerboard of green lawns (草坪) to ensure the local postal service did not fall short of its daily promise. (他知道所有孩子和他们宠物的名字；他把杂货搬进来；他注意到那些没锁的门，提供园艺方面的建议，还教了几个小男孩曲球的艺术。当他不做这些事情的时候，吉姆会跑过棋盘状的绿色草坪，以确保当地的邮政服务不会达不到每天的承诺)”可推知，Jim Johnson是一个热心肠的人。故选C项。 【5题详解】 词义猜测题。根据第二段中“Though the postal service is often (虽然邮政服务经常)”及“the trust in local postal service lives on. (人们对当地邮政服务的信任仍然存在)”可知，前后句是转折关系，后半句说对当地邮政服务的信任依然存在，那么前半句应该是说邮政服务现在常被批评。由此可知，划线词disparaged与选项B意思相近，意为“批评”。故选B项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“At every stop, Jim accepted the parting good wishes of families that had become his own. There were tears and laughter, and hugs filled with warm memories. (每到一站，吉姆都会接受那些已经成为他自己的家人的告别祝福。有泪水，有欢笑，有充满温暖回忆的拥抱)”可知，Jim在工作的最后几天除了每天送货外，还向邻居们告别。故选D项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章大意以及最后一段“It’s been 33 years since Jim left the route, but we are still reminded of the deep bond established between community and letter carrier. That’s what the postal service means to us. (Jim离开这条路线已经33年了，但我们仍然记得社区和邮递员之间建立的深厚联系。这就是邮政服务对我们的意义)”可知，文章主要讲述了Jim Johnson这位邮递员在工作中热心帮助邻里，与大家建立了深厚感情，在他退休33年后，作者依然记得他，表达了对他的怀念。由此推知，作者写这篇文章的目的是纪念一位受人尊敬的邮递员。故选A项。 C Bacteria (细菌) know how to rough it out all over the earth. Ask most of them where they’d truly prefer to settle through, and a kitchen sponge (海绵) would probably top the list. Yes, it turns out that the very tool we use to clean our plates, which is warm, damp, and full of nutritious food pieces, is packed of tiny life. Lingchong You, a biologist at Duke University, along with his team, used computers to model the complex environment of a sponge for a 2022 study. He found that sponges featuring pockets of varying sizes are something that really matters for promoting bacterial growth. This holds significance as certain bacteria tend to grow independently while others demand the companionship of others. Within a sponge filled with holes and pockets, there exist such an abundance of diverse structures that everyone attains a state of satisfaction. Nevertheless, it does not necessarily follow that these tools present a health risk to us as well. Bacteria exist everywhere and not all are harmful; in fact, many perform vital jobs. The important question is, therefore, are the bacteria found in sponges even worth worrying about? In 2017, Jennifer Quinlan, a professor of food safety, and her colleagues, collected kitchen sponges from 100 homes, finding that only 1 – 2% of those sponges contained bacteria linked to food poisoning in humans and the ones that did contained only small amounts of harmful bacteria. “The vast majority of bacteria on sponges do not cause illness, and they’re just going to make them smell.” says Quinlan. “Having said that, there is a possibility that if you use a sponge to wipe up raw meat that you could have some of those disease-causing bacteria on there, and studies have found that those bacteria can be separated from kitchen sponges.” This is not the whole story yet. If dangerous bacteria happen to arrive on the scene, the sponge’s special make-up makes it an ideal place for them to grow and multiply. And there’s evidence this is the case. 8. What can we learn from the first paragraph? A. Sponges are perfect tools in the kitchen. B. Bacteria prefer to live in dry environment. C. Kitchen sponges are good home for bacteria. D. Bacteria affect kitchen sponges’ performance. 9. What did Lingchong You find in his study? A. How sponges are exactly structured. B. What encourages bacterial growth. C. How bacteria react to the environment. D. Why bacteria keep company with each other. 10. What does Quinlan think of bacteria on sponges? A. Relatively harmless. B. Poorly adaptive, C. Surprisingly unpleasant. D. Widely distributed. 11. What will be probably discussed in the following paragraph? A. Proofs of bacterial threat. B. The classification of bacteria. C. Methods to control bacterial growth. D. Research into applications of bacteria. 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了细菌在厨房海绵中的生存情况，包括细菌的生长环境、种类、对人类的潜在影响以及海绵的特殊结构如何成为细菌生长的理想场所。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Bacteria (细菌) know how to rough it out all over the earth. Ask most of them where they’d truly prefer to settle though, and a kitchen sponge (海绵) would probably top the list. Yes, it turns out that the very tool we use to clean our plates, which is warm, damp, and full of nutritious food pieces, is packed of tiny life.(细菌知道如何在地球上的各个地方顽强生存。不过，要是问它们最想在哪里定居，厨房海绵可能会高居榜首。没错，事实证明，我们用来清洗盘子的这个工具，温暖、潮湿，还满是富有营养的食物碎屑，其实充满了微小的生命。)”可知，大多数细菌它们真正想在哪里定居，厨房海绵可能会排在首位，事实证明，我们用来清洗盘子的这个温暖、潮湿且充满营养食物碎屑的工具，充满了微小的生命（细菌）。由此可知，厨房海绵是细菌的好家园。故选C。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“He found that sponges featuring pockets of varying sizes are something that really matters for promoting bacterial growth.(他发现，海绵上那些大小各异的孔隙对于促进细菌生长至关重要。)”可知，Lingchong You发现不同大小孔隙的海绵对促进细菌生长起着重要作用，也就是他发现了什么能促进细菌生长。故选B。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“In 2017, Jennifer Quinlan, a professor of food safety, and her colleagues, collected kitchen sponges from 100 homes, finding that only 1 – 2% of those sponges contained bacteria linked to food poisoning in humans and the ones that did contained only small amounts of harmful bacteria. “The vast majority of bacteria on sponges do not cause illness, and they’re just going to make them smell.” says Quinlan.(2017年，食品安全领域的教授Jennifer Quinlan和她的同事们从100个家庭中收集了厨房海绵，发现这些海绵中只有1%到2%含有与人类食物中毒相关的细菌，而且确实含有有害细菌的海绵中，有害细菌的含量也很少。Quinlan说：“海绵上绝大多数细菌不会致病，它们只是会让海绵产生异味。)”可知，Quinlan 认为海绵上绝大多数细菌不会引发疾病，只有极少数海绵含有与人类食物中毒有关的细菌，而且这些细菌的含量也很少，所以她认为海绵上的细菌相对无害。故选A。 11题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“This is not the whole story yet. If dangerous bacteria happen to arrive on the scene, the sponge’s special make-up makes it an ideal place for them to grow and multiply. And there’s evidence this is the case.(事情还不止如此。如果危险的细菌碰巧来到了海绵上，海绵特殊的构造会使它成为这些细菌生长和繁殖的理想场所。而且有证据表明情况确实如此。)”可知，由于最后一段提到有证据表明危险细菌会在海绵上生长繁殖，所以接下来很可能会讨论细菌威胁的证据具体是什么。故选A。 D While AI can beat us at chess, driving cars, and even composing music, making us laugh seems to be its final boundary. My musical comedy, Artificially Intelligent, was inspired by the time I asked AI to write me a show based on my life, and it gave me some madly terrible results. I performed some of its materials in the show, and I even made AI write a song for an audience member live on the spot, and it was always funny in its terribleness. It generated songs telling the audience member who is a doctor to hit the eyes of her co-worker who she is always arguing with. However, this wasn’t independent thinking; we had to feed AI as much information as possible to get any results from it. When it comes to actually getting AI to craft jokes on its own, it can’t. The problem with AI and comedy is its lack of human nuance (细微差别) for humor. AI might be able to create a joke structure, but it does not have the ability to pull from personal experience. It lacks a point of view, situational awareness, context, and cultural awareness needed for good comedy. Irony (讽刺), a complex form of human communication, is hard for AI because of its reliance on context, tone, and cultural knowledge. Unlike humans, AI can’t infer meaning beyond clear statements. Irony involves saying one thing but meaning another, relying on shared context, but AI only processes text and can’t pick up audio and visual cues for irony. AI must signal it’s making a joke. As of now, though AI has made impressive progress in some areas, it is absolutely not funny, but in the future theoretically yes. When technology advances to the point where robots are walking around with free will and independent thinking, experiencing life and potentially even emotions, they would theoretically begin to have enough viewpoints to create comedy, or an activity that voices their experience of being an AI. However, this would create its own culture and would only be relatable to other AIs. The truth is that audience is really enjoying the AI-generated material in my show, even if the joke is bad. But — technically — does that make it funny? 12. How does the author illustrate AI’s limitation in making jokes in Paragraph 2? A. By providing data. B. By giving an example. C. By showing a survey result. D. By making a comparison. 13. What does the author try to explain in Paragraph 3? A. What AI jokes are made up of. B. How AI understands the meaning of irony. C. Why AI fails to create a good joke actually. D. Whether AI can learn from funny experiences. 14. What does the author think of AI in the future? A. It will relate its culture to humans. B. It will teach itself the theory of comedy. C. It will be free to express others’ feelings. D. It will develop its own culture of humor. 15. Which can be a suitable title for this passage? A. Will AI ever be funny? B. Is AI going to learn to laugh? C. Is AI the future of entertainment? D. Will AI be the pioneer in new fields? 【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了人工智能（AI）在制作幽默内容方面所面临的挑战，尤其是其在理解讽刺、细微差别和文化背景等方面的局限性以及未来的可能性。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“My musical comedy, Artificially Intelligent, was inspired by the time I asked AI to write me a show based on my life, and it gave me some madly terrible results.(我的音乐喜剧《人工智能》的灵感来自于我让人工智能根据我的生活为我写一个节目，它给了我一些非常糟糕的结果)”以及“When it comes to actually getting AI to craft jokes on its own, it can’t.(当涉及到让AI自己制作笑话时，它无法做到)”可知，作者在第二段通过举例来说明人工智能在创作笑话方面的局限性。故选B。 【13题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段“The problem with AI and comedy is its lack of human nuance (细微差别) for humor.(AI和喜剧的问题在于其缺乏人类对幽默的细微差别)”以及“Irony involves saying one thing but meaning another, relying on shared context, but AI only processes text and can’t pick up audio and visual cues for irony. AI must signal it’s making a joke.(讽刺意味着说的是一件事，意思是另一件事，依赖于共享的上下文，但人工智能只处理文本，无法获取讽刺的音频和视觉线索。人工智能必须发出开玩笑的信号)”可知，本段主要解释了为什么AI实际上无法创造出好的笑话。故选C。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“When technology advances to the point where robots are walking around with free will and independent thinking, experiencing life and potentially even emotions, they would theoretically begin to have enough viewpoints to create comedy, or an activity that voices their experience of being an AI. However, this would create its own culture and would only be relatable to other AIs.(当技术进步到机器人可以自由行走、独立思考、体验生活甚至可能有情感的程度时，理论上它们就会开始有足够的观点来创作喜剧，或者通过一种活动来表达它们作为人工智能的体验。然而，这将创造自己的文化，并且只与其他AI相关)”可推知，作者认为未来的AI将会发展自身的幽默文化。故选D。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“While AI can beat us at chess, driving cars, and even composing music, making us laugh seems to be its final boundary.(虽然人工智能可以在国际象棋、驾驶汽车甚至作曲方面击败我们，但让我们发笑似乎是它的最终界限)”结合文章介绍了人工智能（AI）在制作幽默内容方面所面临的挑战，尤其是其在理解讽刺、细微差别和文化背景等方面的局限性以及未来的可能性。最佳标题应为“AI会变得幽默吗？”。故选A。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 When communicating with others, we often focus on what we should say. ____16____ Listening well means not just understanding the words or the information being communicated, but also understanding the emotions the speaker is trying to convey. The following are tips for becoming an active listener. Focus fully on the speaker. You can’t listen in an active way if you’re constantly checking your phone. ____17____ You need to stay focused on the moment-to-moment experience in order to pick up the important nonverbal cues in a conversation. If you find it hard to concentrate on some speakers, try repeating their words over in your head-it’ll reinforce their message and help you stay focused. Display your interest in what’s being said by using body language. Nod occasionally, smile at the person, and make sure your posture is open and inviting. ____18____ Avoid interrupting or trying to redirect the conversation to your concerns by saying something like, “you think that’s bad, let me tell you what happened to me.” ____19____ You can’t concentrate on what someone’s saying if you’re forming what you’re going to say next. Often, the speaker can read your facial expressions and know that your mind’s elsewhere. _____20_____ In order to communicate effectively with someone, you don’t have to like them or agree with their ideas, values or opinions. However, you do need to set aside your judgement and hold back blame and criticism in order to fully understand them. The most difficult communication, when successfully performed, can often lead to an unlikely connection with someone. A. Try to set aside judgement. B. Be aware of individual differences. C. It will make you feel more self-confident. D. Listening is not the same as waiting for your turn to talk. E. Encourage the speaker to continue with “yes”or “uh huh”. F Thinking about something else also implies you are not an active listener. G. However, effective communication is less about talking and more about listening. 【答案】16. G 17. F 18. E 19. D 20. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍成为积极倾听者的一些技巧。 【16题详解】 由上文“When communicating with others, we often focus on what we should say. (在与他人交流时，我们经常把注意力集中在应该说什么上)”可知，交流时通常我们主要注重说，而G项However, effective communication is less about talking and more about listening.(然而，有效的沟通不是谈论，而是倾听)符合语境，其中However与上文形成转折关系，less about talking and more about listening与上文focus on what we should say形成对比。故选G项。 【17题详解】 由上文“Focus fully on the speaker. You can’t listen in an active way if you’re constantly checking your phone. (把注意力完全集中在说话者身上。如果你一直在检查手机，你就无法以积极的方式收听)”可知，这里主要讲看手机会让你无法集中注意力听说话者说什么。而F项Thinking about something else also implies you are not an active listener.(思考其它事情也意味着你不是一个积极的倾听者)符合语境，其中also有承上作用，本句说明另一种不是一个积极的倾听者的情况。故选F项。 【18题详解】 由上文“Display your interest in what’s being said by using body language. Nod occasionally, smile at the person, and make sure your posture is open and inviting. (用肢体语言表达你对所说内容的兴趣。偶尔点头，对对方微笑，并确保你的姿势是开放的和有吸引力的)”可知，这里主要讲用肢体语言表示对所说内容的兴趣，而E项Encourage the speaker to continue with “yes” or “uh huh”.(鼓励说话者继续说“是”或“嗯哼”)符合语境，其中with “yes” or “uh huh”与上文Display your interest对应，有承上作用。故选E项。 【19题详解】 由下文“You can’t concentrate on what someone’s saying if you’re forming what you’re going to say next. (如果你正在形成下一步要说的话，你就无法集中精力听别人说什么)”可知，在听别人讲话时需要专心，不应该想接下来你要说话的内容。而D项Listening is not the same as waiting for your turn to talk.(倾听和等待轮到你说话是不一样的)符合语境，其中Listening与下文what someone’s saying对应， your turn to talk与下文what you’re going to say next对应。故选D项。 【20题详解】 由下文“In order to communicate effectively with someone, you don’t have to like them or agree with their ideas, values or opinions. However, you do need to set aside your judgement and hold back blame and criticism in order to fully understand them. The most difficult communication, when successfully performed, can often lead to an unlikely connection with someone.(为了与某人有效沟通，你不必喜欢他们，也不必认同他们的想法、价值观或观点。然而，你确实需要抛开你的判断，克制指责和批评，以便充分理解他们。最困难的沟通，如果成功地进行，往往会导致与某人建立不太可能的联系)”可知，这里主要讲沟通时需要抛开你的判断，克制指责和批评，以便充分理解他们。而A项Try to set aside judgement.(试着把判断放在一边)符合语境，对下文有总括作用，且set aside judgement与下文set aside your judgement对应。故选A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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Every New Year’s Day, I have a little tradition. I buy a really nice ___21___ with beautiful pictures, motivational quotes and stickers to ___22___ appointments and events. I attach it to my refrigerator so that I will look at it ___23___, put every appointment on it and show my kids the ___24___ and days. Nothing can ___25___ a paper calendar when you want to teach your children to be aware of what’s ___26___. With the calendar put up, my children and I will prepare our planners. A planner is a book which is like an ___27___ of our calendar, with a separate space to write anything we have to do each day, in a more ___28___ manner than a calendar, recording our weekly ___29___ such as projects, meetings, appointments and events. Besides the two ways to map out our days, there is another one to stay ___30___. Preplanning helps us to stay one step ahead and keep things ___31___, so before anything happens, we’ll be ___32___. If I give a presentation at work, I always stay one step ahead by bringing a few extra copies or pens in case some of my coworkers ___33___ theirs. Developing time management ability with the ___34___ we have at our fingertips properly will make our lives flow and help us to be ___35___. 21. A. calendar B. purse C. handbag D. notebook 22. A. confirm B. outline C. arrange D. cancel 23. A. occasionally B. rarely C. consistently D. daily 24. A. centuries B. years C. months D. hours 25. A. beat B. confuse C. benefit D. transform 26. A. picking up B. going on C. missing out D. breaking down 27. A. invention B. appreciation C. innovation D. extension 28. A. detailed B. flexible C. intelligent D. accessible 29. A. opportunities B. celebrations C. tasks D. options 30. A. calm B. awake C. committed D. organised 31. A. under guarantee B. in order C. on watch D. off guard 32. A. fully-recovered B. open-minded C. well-prepared D. light-headed 33. A. donate B. burn C. recover D. forget 34. A. tools B. technologies C. data D. software 35. A. excited B. successful C. respectable D. hardworking 【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. B 32. C 33. D 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了通过纸质日历、计划本和提前规划三种方法来培养时间管理能力。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我买一个非常漂亮的带有精美图片、励志名言和贴纸的日历，用来概述约会和活动。A. calendar日历；B. purse钱包；C. handbag手提包；D. notebook笔记本。根据后文“a paper calendar”可知，这里是购买日历。故选A。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我买了一个非常漂亮的带有精美图片、励志名言和贴纸的日历，用来概述约会和活动。A. confirm证实；B. outline概述，勾勒；C. arrange安排；D. cancel取消。根据后文“appointments and events”和“put every appointment on it”可知，作者买日历是为了概述约会和活动的内容。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我把它贴在冰箱上，这样我就会每天看到它，把每一个预约都记在上面，并且给我的孩子们展示月和日期。A. occasionally偶尔；B. rarely很少；C. consistently一贯地；D. daily每天。根据前文“attach it to my refrigerator”可知，每天都能看到。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我把它贴在冰箱上，这样我就会每天看到它，把每一个预约都记在上面，并且给我的孩子们展示月和日期。A. centuries世纪；B. years年；C. months月；D. hours小时。根据后文“a paper calendar”可知，日历上展示的是月和日期。故选C。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当你想要教你的孩子们注意正在发生的事情时，没有什么能胜过纸质日历。A. beat打败，胜过；B. confuse使困惑；C. benefit使受益；D. transform转变。根据后文“when you want to teach your children to be aware of what’s”和常识可知，纸质日历可以清楚地看到每天每月，以及在上面记录发生的事情，因此此处表示没有什么能胜过纸质日历。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：当你想要教你的孩子们注意正在发生的事情时，没有什么能胜过纸质日历。A. picking up捡起；B. going on发生，继续；C. missing out错过；D. breaking down出故障。根据前文“when you want to teach your children to be aware of what’s”可知，这里说的是让孩子注意正在发生的事，固定句型what’s going on，意为“正在发生的事情”。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：计划表是一本书，就像是我们日历的一个延伸，有一个单独的空间来写我们每天必须做的任何事情，比日历更详细的方式，记录我们每周的任务，比如项目、会议、预约和活动。A. invention发明；B. appreciation欣赏；C. innovation创新；D. extension延伸。根据后文“with a separate space to write anything we have to do each day”可知，计划表像是日历的延伸，有一个单独的空间来写我们每天必须做的任何事情。故选D。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：计划表是一本书，就像是我们日历的一个延伸，有一个单独的空间来写我们每天必须做的任何事情，比日历更详细的方式，记录我们每周的任务，比如项目、会议、预约和活动。A. detailed详细的；B. flexible灵活的；C. intelligent聪明的；D. accessible可接近的。根据后文“such as projects, meetings, appointments and events”可知，计划表比日历记录得更详细。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：计划表是一本书，就像是我们日历的一个延伸，有一个单独的空间来写我们每天必须做的任何事情，比日历更详细的方式，记录我们每周的任务，比如项目、会议、预约和活动。A. opportunities机会；B. celebrations庆祝；C. tasks任务；D. options选择。根据后文“such as projects, meetings, appointments and events”可知，项目、会议、预约和活动都属于任务。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：除了这两种规划我们日子的方式，还有另一种方式来保持有条理。A. calm平静的；B. awake醒着的；C. committed忠诚的；D. organised有条理的。根据前文“Besides the two ways to map out our days”可知，日历和计划表都是让生活有条理的工具，这里说的是保持有条理。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：预先规划帮助我们领先一步，让事情有序。A. under guarantee在保修期内；B. in order整齐，有序；C. on watch值班；D. off guard没有警惕。根据前文“Preplanning helps us to stay one step ahead”可知，预先规划能让事情有序。故选B。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：所以在任何事情发生之前，我们都会准备充分。A. fully-recovered完全恢复的；B. open-minded思想开明的；C. well-prepared准备充分的；D. light-headed头晕的。根据前文“Preplanning helps us to stay one step ahead”可知，预先规划能让我们在事情发生前准备充分。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果我在工作中做一个报告，我总是领先一步，多带几份复印件或几支笔，以防我的一些同事忘记他们的。A. donate捐赠；B. burn燃烧；C. recover恢复；D. forget忘记。根据前文“bringing a few extra copies or pens in case some of my coworkers”可知，多带几份复印件和笔是以防同事忘记带。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：合理利用我们触手可及的工具来培养时间管理能力，会让我们的生活顺利进行，帮助我们成功。A. tools工具；B. technologies技术；C. data数据；D. software软件。根据前文“a paper calendar”和“A planner”可知，日历和计划表都属于工具。故选A。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：合理利用我们触手可及的工具来培养时间管理能力，会让我们的生活顺利进行，帮助我们成功。A. excited兴奋的；B. successful成功的；C. respectable值得尊敬的；D. hardworking勤奋的。根据前文“make our lives flow and help us to be”可知，合理利用工具培养时间管理能力能帮助我们成功。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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Young people at the East Wind Foundation in Los Angeles’ Chinatown spend their after-school hours practicing the traditional folk art ___36___ lion dancing, an ancient art dating back to the Han Dynasty. It is not only a performance for these youths ___37___ a way for them to connect with the tradition and build a sense of belonging within the community in this ___38___ (dynamic) changing world. Lion dance is a demanding art form, requiring ___39___ (strong) and cooperation. Each evening, ___40___ (practice) begin with body-building exercises and martial arts training ___41___ (prepare) for the complex movements of lion dance. Through this disciplined routine, participants master the traditional techniques and develop toughness and teamwork ___42___ help build a foundation for personal growth. East Wind also teaches the cultural significance behind the art form. The annual blessing ceremony, where new lion heads are welcomed, ___43___ (offer) youths a chance to learn how to honor their ancestors. Elders guide them in traditions like dotting (点缀) a lion’s eyes with ink, ___44___ (awaken) the Lions to life in a symbolic way. Beyond ceremonies, East Wind builds community connections by organizing field trips in nature. These experiences allow youths from different families to explore and bond with their peers. They build lasting friendships while _____45_____ (enjoy) a meaningful interaction with nature. 【答案】36. of 37. but 38. dynamically 39. strength 40. practices 41. to prepare 42. that##which 43. offers 44. awakening 45. enjoying 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了洛杉矶唐人街东风基金会组织的舞狮活动，包括其历史背景、对年轻人的意义、训练内容、文化意义以及通过组织野外旅行来加强社区联系等方面。 【36题详解】 考查介词。句意：在洛杉矶唐人街的东风基金会，年轻人会利用课余时间练习传统民间艺术舞狮，这是一种可追溯至汉朝的古老艺术形式。空处为介词，意为“……的”，用介词“of”。故填of。 【37题详解】 考查固定搭配。句意：对于这些年轻人来说，舞狮不仅是一种表演，更是他们与传统文化建立联系的一种方式，让他们在这个瞬息万变的世界里，在社区中获得一种归属感。固定搭配：not only…but (also)…，意为“不但……而且……”，符合句意。故填but。 【38题详解】 考查副词。句意：对于这些年轻人来说，舞狮不仅是一种表演，更是他们与传统文化建立联系的一种方式，让他们在这个瞬息万变的世界里，在社区中获得一种归属感。修饰形容词用副词形式。故填dynamically。 【39题详解】 考查名词。句意：舞狮是一种对体力要求很高的艺术形式，需要力量与合作。空处考查名词形式担当宾语，意为“力量”。故填strength。 【40题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：每天晚上，练习从健身锻炼和武术训练开始，为舞狮的复杂动作做准备。空处为名词形式担当主语，根据谓语动词“begin”可知，空处为名词的复数形式。故填practices。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：每天晚上，练习从健身锻炼和武术训练开始，为舞狮的复杂动作做准备。空处为非谓语动词担当目的状语，用动词不定式形式。故填to prepare。 【42题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：通过这种严格的日常训练，参与者掌握了传统技巧，培养了坚韧的品质和团队合作精神，这为他们的个人成长奠定了基础。空处为定语从句的关系词；先行词为“toughness and teamwork”，在定语从句中担当主语，用关系代词“which或that”引导。故填which或that。 【43题详解】 考查谓语动词。句意：在每年迎接新狮头的祈福仪式上，年轻人有机会学习如何缅怀祖先。空处为本句谓语动词；根据上下文可知，本句时态为一般现在时；主语为“the annual blessing ceremony”，单数，和动词“offer”之间为主动关系。故填offers。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：长辈们会指导他们进行一些传统仪式，比如用墨水为狮眼点睛，以一种象征性的方式唤醒狮子的生命力。空处为非谓语动词担当结果状语，表示自然而然的结果，用现在分词形式。故填awakening。 【45题详解】 考查状语从句的省略。句意：他们在享受与自然有意义的互动的同时，也建立了持久的友谊。空处为状语从句的省略；主语“they”和动词“enjoy”之间为主动关系，用现在分词形式。故填enjoying。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 你校英语俱乐部拟开展主题为“My Dream Job”的英语演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿参赛。 内容包括： 1. 你的理想职业； 2. 你的理由及打算。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式作答。 My Dream Job Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. It’s my honor to be here to deliver a speech. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文： My Dream Job Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. It’s my honor to be here to deliver a speech. The topic is my dream job. I want to be a medical worker. First of all, it is a job to treat patients. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, thousands of medical workers have devoted themselves to the well-being of humans, winning respect from society. Besides, even facing big challenges or threats to life, they never give up and keep fighting to the end, which fuels my passion for joining them. Such is the job that I have been dreaming of all the time. From now on, I will stick to my dream and spare no efforts to make it come true. That’s all! Thank you for listening! 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一篇演讲稿，参加学校开展的主题为“My Dream Job”的英语演讲比赛。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 致力于：devote → dedicate 此外：besides → what’s more 热情：passion → enthusiasm 坚持：stick to → hold on to 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Since the outbreak of COVID-19, thousands of medical workers have devoted themselves to the well-being of humans, winning respect from society. 拓展句：Since the COVID-19 broke out, thousands of medical workers have devoted themselves to the well-being of humans, winning respect from society. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Besides, even facing big challenges or threats to life, they never give up and keep fighting to the end, which fuels my passion for joining them. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】Such is the job that I have been dreaming of all the time. (运用了that引导的限制性定语从句) 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 The boys in the block were going to have a roller-skating (滑旱冰) race next Saturday. They were divided into two teams: the Sunnysiders and the Shadysiders, with five boys on each team. Andy was on the Sunnysiders. They lost last year, so they were desperate to win this time. But Andy knew his short legs made it hard for him to skate fast. One day, Andy was greeted by a pleasant “Hello” as he was putting on his roller-skates. He looked up and saw his new neighbor, Francis. “Hello! ” he replied cheerfully, noticing his neighbor’s long legs. “Wanna skate with me? Look at your long legs! Just the right kind to make you a good skater.” “I’d love to. You know, I’m really good at roller skating and I used to help my team win.” Francis said, his tone now heavy with sadness. “But I lost my roller skates and my mom just cannot afford to buy me another pair.” Andy thought it was a shame for Francis. As a new comer, there were undoubtedly many moments when he must have felt lonely. Andy thought to himself, wondering what he could do for Francis. But he had to say goodbye in a hurry since the team were meeting in the open space on the corner to talk over some plans. When talking to the team captain, Andy suggested adding another boy to their team, Francis. But the captain said “No” as the team knew nothing about him. Besides, the Shadysiders wouldn’t let them take on an extra player. In the following days, Andy practiced very hard with his team. Then came the day before the race when he saw Francis on the sidewalk, watching them skate past, his eyes filled with a sense of loss. Somehow it upset Andy, and his desire to help his new neighbor resurfaced. Then he thought of a way that could not only help his team win, but help Francis fit in. 注意： (1) 续写词数应为150个左右； (2) 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 He rushed to Francis, excited to tell him his plan. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next day, the race began as scheduled. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】He rushed to Francis, excited to tell him his plan. “Francis, you can use my skates in the race tomorrow! ” Andy yelled, eyes shining with hope. Francis hesitated. Noticing that, Andy explained that having him on their team would not only boost their chances of winning but also help him make more friends. Eventually, Francis put on the roller-skates and skated around, his talent instantly impressing the captain who was nearby. Struck by Francis’ excellent skills, the captain agreed to include the new boy. At that moment, Andy felt a touch of emptiness for giving up his own chance, but a surge of excitement for the plan as well. The next day, the race began as scheduled. Francis, wearing Andy’s skates, stood at the starting line, looking determined, while Andy, from the sidelines, felt a mix of anticipation and nervousness. The race was intense, but Francis’ excellent skating skills helped the Sunnysiders finally win the race. Once the race was finished, Francis, now part of the team, skated over to Andy with the others. Together, they lifted Andy onto their shoulders, celebrating not just the victory but also the newfound friendships. Cheers filled the air, and Andy experienced a swell of pride and a profound sense of accomplishment for the success of his friend and the team. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了街区里的男孩们下周六要进行滑旱冰比赛。他们被分成两队：Sunnysiders 和 Shadysiders，每队有五个男孩。安迪是 Sunnysiders 乐队的成员。去年他们输了，所以这次他们渴望获胜。但安迪知道自己短腿让他很难滑得快，一天他看到了邻居弗朗西斯很有滑行天赋，于是让他代替自己参加比赛。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“他冲向弗朗西斯，兴奋地告诉他他的计划。”可知，第一段可描安迪让弗朗西斯代替自己去比赛，队长看到弗朗西斯的表现后同意他比赛。 ②由第二段首句内容“第二天，比赛如期开始。”可知，第二段可描写弗朗西斯表现很好，帮助团队赢得了比赛。 2.续写线索：安迪告诉弗朗西斯代替自己参加比赛——穿上溜冰鞋——滑行了一圈，给队长留下了深刻的印象——同意弗朗西斯代替安迪比赛——安迪感到紧张和期盼——弗朗西斯表现好，团队赢得比赛——欢呼 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①大喊：yell/shout ②增加：boost/enhance ③给人印象深刻：impress/make an impression on 情绪类 ①空虚：emptiness  /void ②兴奋：excitement/thrill 【点睛】[高分句型1] Andy yelled, eyes shining with hope.（运用了独立主格结构） [高分句型2] Noticing that, Andy explained that having him on their team would not only boost their chances of winning but also help him make more friends. （由现在分词作状语和that引导的宾语从句） [高分句型3]Eventually, Francis put on the roller-skates and skated around, his talent instantly impressing the captain who was nearby. （who引导的限制性定语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$