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永昌县第一高级中学2024—2025—2高二期中试卷 英语 考生注意： 1.本试卷由四个部分组成。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。 3.本卷命题范围：北师大版必修第一册~选择性必修第四册Unit10. 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 are the speakers probably doing? A. Arranging a vacation. B. Enjoying the weekend. C. Visiting a wonderful city. 2. How does the man sound? A. Considerate. B. Grateful. C. Stubborn. 3. How far does the man have to run in the race? A. 100 meters. B. 400 meters. C. 1600 meters. 4. Why doesn't the woman eat ice cream? A. She doesn't like it. B. It is too expensive. C. It is bad for her health. 5. How many cups of coffee does the woman drink every week now? A. One. B. Three. C. Seven. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。 6. What did the man do last year? A. He finished his lessons and lectures. B. He joined the student union. C. He found an office job. 7. What makes the woman love the place? A. The great classes. B. The friendly people. C. The beautiful buildings. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。 8. Where are the speakers? A. Near a lake. B. In a zoo. C. At a swimming pool. 9. What animal did the speakers see? A. A fish. B. A snake. C. A mouse. 10. How did the woman feel about the animal? A. It's boring. B. It's frightening. C. It's funny. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。 11. Who is the man probably? A. A company owner. B. An editor. C. An actor. 12. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a cinema. B. At a bookshop. C. At a newspaper office. 13. What will happen to the woman's story? A. It will be published on the front page. B. It will be read by Tom Cruise. C. It will be turned into a movie. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17四个小题。 14. Who listed the hotel as the number one in the world? A. A website. B. A newspaper. C. A magazine. 15. What do all the rooms in the hotel have? A. Large beds. B. Amazing views. C. Private pools. 16. What is the neighborhood of the hotel like? A. Lively. B. Relaxing. C. Convenient. 17. What may have changed the woman's attitude towards the hotel? A. Its surroundings. B. Its food. C. Its price. 听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题。 18. What can we know about Jim? A. He loves gardening. B. He is a science expert. C. He works for a website. 19. What happened during the trip in South America? A. A bear attacked the team. B. A new animal was discovered. C. Jim was apart from his team for some nights. 20. What may Jim do on the show? A. Answer some questions. B. Talk about his adventures. C. Recommend some common plants. 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A The Art and Creativity Program The Art and Creativity Program offers a unique and inspiring journey for young minds. This program is designed to inspire a love of art and develop a sense of creativity in young people. Participants (参与者) will have the opportunity to immerse (沉浸在) themselves in the world of art, exploring different forms and techniques while visiting art galleries and interacting with professional artists. During the program, young people will be encouraged to express themselves freely experiment with various art materials, and develop their own artistic style. They will learn about color theory, composition and the history of art, all while having fun and setting free their imagination. Program Details ●Attend online lectures for main courses, and you’ll benefit from our online learning platform which allows you to access classes, workshops, resources and more. Whether you’re using your computers or mobile phones, you’ll have access to art course content all year, round and get answer in real time. ●No exams, grades, or academic credits. Important Dates ●Public registration starts online on September 15th, 2024. ●Submitting the applications for the program will be no later than November 15th, 2024. Requirements ●Young people aged 12 and above can participate in this program. ●Participants must submit a short statement after program. ●Participants under the age of 18 must provide parental agreement to participate in the program before November 20th, 2024. ●All participants are required to bring their own basic art materials. 1. What is the primary goal of the program? A. To show young people art galleries and exhibits. B. To develop young peoples interest in the arts world. C. To provide professional art courses for young people. D. To call on young people to learn from the professional artists. 2. What is available for participants on the online learning platform? A. College course content. B. Guidance on using computer. C. Real-time response. D. An online learning schedule. 3. What is the closing date to hand in the applications for the program? A. September 15th. B. September 20th. C. November 15th. D. November 20th. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章详细介绍了一个艺术与创意计划的目的、内容、参与方式、重要日期以及参与要求等，旨在向读者提供全面而准确的信息，以便他们了解和参与该计划。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“This program is designed to inspire a love of art and develop a sense of creativity in young people. Participants(参与者) will have the opportunity to immerse(沉浸在) themselves in the world of art, exploring different forms and techniques while visiting art galleries and interacting with professional artists.(本计划旨在激发年轻人对艺术的热爱，并培养他们的创造力。参与者将有机会沉浸在艺术的世界中，在参观美术馆和与专业艺术家互动的同时，探索不同的形式和技巧。)”可知，该项目的主要目标是培养年轻人对艺术世界的兴趣。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Program Details部分中的“Whether you’re using your computers or mobile phones, you’ll have access to art course content all year, round and get answer in real time.(无论您使用的是电脑还是手机，您都可以全年访问艺术课程内容，并实时获得解答。)”可知，参与者在在线学习平台上可以获得实时回复。故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Important Dates部分中的“Submitting the applications for the program will be no later than November 15th, 2024.(提交计划申请的截止日期为2024年11月15日。)”可知，提交该项目申请的截止日期是2024年11月15日。故选C。 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 Most of us know that eating too much sugar isn’t good for us. Because of a close connection between its consumption and health dangers like obesity, fatty liver disease, type 2diabetes, heart disease and cancer, sugar is high on the lists of bad habits worth giving up. It turns out that reducing sugar intake (摄入) not only helps you avoid the harm of overconsumption, it can also bring surprising results you won’t have to wait long to benefit from. “These include improved mood, skin health, dental hygiene, cognitive function, and even athletic performance,” says Amy Goodson, a nutritionist and registered dietitian. The first thing to understand is that not all sugar is bad for you because there’s a big difference between natural sugars and added sugars. Natural sugars like glucose in bread, fructose in fruit and many vegetables, and lactose in milk are natural. They not only provide energy but also offer sweetness to encourage us to eat the foods that contain something important for our health. Added sugars are what are introduced to foods or drinks during processing, cooking, or at the table. There are more than 260 names for various added sugars, which are added, most commonly, to sweeten or improve the taste of often unhealthy and over-processed foods. Worse, foods with added sugars don’t provide meaningful amounts of nutrition. The harm connected with eating or drinking too many added sugars is big and includes an increased risk of developing autoimmune disorders such as Crohn’s disease and higher blood pressure, and increased risk of different cancers. A 2023 BMC Medicine study also shows that even a five percent increase in added sugars comes with a six percent higher risk of heart disease and a ten percent higher risk of stroke. “Such harm occurs in part, because any consumed sugar that isn’t used for energy is stored as fat, which results in increased weight gain, leading to diabetes, obesity, and related bad results,” says Elaine Hon, a clinical dietician and education specialist at Stanford Health Care. 8. What is paragraph 2 mainly about? A. Results of overconsumption. B. Possible sugar-connected problems. C. Benefits of eating less sugar. D. Tips on how to reduce sugar intake. 9. What does the text say about natural sugars? A. They help us eat more healthy foods. B. They should be consumed properly. C. They provide little energy for bodies. D. They are always in processed foods. 10. What do the numbers in paragraph 6 show? A. Giving up sugar is a must. B. Added sugars are harmful. C. A balanced diet is important. D. The 2023 study is unbelievable. 11. What does Elaine Hon try to do in the last paragraph? A. Call for an action. B. Raise some questions. C. Give an explanation. D. Offer practical advice. 【答案】8. C 9. A 10. B 11. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了戒糖不仅可以帮助你避免过量摄入的危害，还可以改善情绪、皮肤健康、牙齿卫生、认知功能，甚至运动表现。 【8题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段“It turns out that reducing sugar intake (摄入) not only helps you avoid the harm of overconsumption, it can also bring surprising results you won’t have to wait long to benefit from. “These include improved mood, skin health, dental hygiene, cognitive function, and even athletic performance,” says Amy Goodson, a nutritionist and registered dietitian.(事实证明，减少糖的摄入量不仅可以帮助你避免过量摄入的危害，还可以带来意想不到的效果，你不必等太久就能从中受益。“这些包括改善情绪、皮肤健康、牙齿卫生、认知功能，甚至运动表现，”营养学家和注册营养师艾米·古德森说)”可知，第二段主要介绍了少吃糖的益处。故选C。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“They not only provide energy but also offer sweetness to encourage us to eat the foods that contain something important for our health.(它们不仅提供能量，还提供甜味，鼓励我们吃含有对我们健康重要的东西的食物)”可知，天然糖类有助于我们吃更多健康的食物。故选A。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第六段“A 2023 BMC Medicine study also shows that even a five percent increase in added sugars comes with a six percent higher risk of heart disease and a ten percent higher risk of stroke. (《英国医学委员会医学》2023年的一项研究也表明，即使添加糖的摄入量增加5%，患心脏病的风险也会增加6%，患中风的风险会增加10%)”可知，数据主要表明，即使是添加糖的少量增加也会提高各种疾病发生的概率，因此添加糖是有害的。故选B。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段““Such harm occurs in part, because any consumed sugar that isn’t used for energy is stored as fat, which results in increased weight gain, leading to diabetes, obesity, and related bad results,” says Elaine Hon, a clinical dietician and education specialist at Stanford Health Care.(斯坦福医疗保健中心的临床营养师和教育专家伊莱恩·汉说：“造成这种伤害的部分原因是，任何摄入的不用于能量的糖都会以脂肪的形式储存起来，从而导致体重增加，导致糖尿病、肥胖和相关的不良后果。”)”可知，Elaine Hon在试图解释添加糖会带来害处的原因。故选C。 D The rapid growth in skyscrapers worldwide, most of which have large windows, has led to a high demand for window washers. Though the job is well-paid, it is dangerous and accidents are not uncommon. However, if Skyline Technologies has its way, the dangerous job may soon be done by Ozmo, an intelligent window cleaning robot, with humans monitoring from the safety of the ground. Much like humans, Ozmo, sitting on platforms hanging from the buildings, uses its arms and brushes to clean the dirt on the glass. A 3D map of the building’s surface programmed into its system allows the robot to skillfully deal with any obstacle it is likely to meet, as it moves up and down the buildings. The robot will self-correct and move around every obstacle that it might have met so as not to break a window. Unlike present window washers, the robot cleaner does not require soap to clean the glass. Instead, it just uses distilled (蒸馏的) water to do the job. Yaron Schwarcz, CEO of Skyline Robotics, explains, “We are environmentally friendly.” Ozmo is also expected to be much more efficient than its human counterparts. While it presently takes three cleaners 480 hours each to clean windows of a 40-storey glass building, the robot will be able to do it in 80 hours. However, unlike other robots, Ozmo will not replace human workers, and only make their jobs safer by making them supervisors, who will be controlling the operation from the safety of the ground. Whether Ozmo, which is still being tested, does as good a job as humans is not clear. If things go well, its creators have much bigger ambitions for Ozmo. Schwarcz told Forbes Magazine, “Window cleaning is just the tip of the iceberg. We plan to replace all tasks that are dangerous and dirty.” 12. Which statement about Ozmo is true? A. Ozmo lacks the ability of dealing with obstacles. B. Ozmo’s efficiency is based on high quality of soap. C. Ozmo can do the cleaning task totally independently. D. Ozmo works with the assistance of a 3D map of the building’s surface. 13. Why is Ozmo friendly to our environment? A. It depends on solar energy. B. It uses less soap than other robots. C. It consumes nothing made from chemicals. D. It makes our ecosystem more balanced. 14. What do the Schwarcz’s words mean? A He has confidence in Ozmo. B. He is doubtful of Ozmo. C. Ozmo costs too much. D. Ozmo has replaced humans. 15. What is the best title for the text? A. Robots make a difference. B. Meet Ozmo, window cleaning robot. C. Humans are free from cleaning. D. Intelligent Ozmo, known worldwide. 【答案】12. D 13. C 14. A 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了Ozmo这款智能洗窗机器人及其特点和未来应用前景。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“A 3D map of the building’s surface programmed into its system allows the robot to skillfully deal with any obstacle it is likely to meet, as it moves up and down the buildings.(一个建筑物表面的3D地图被编入了它的系统，使机器人能够熟练地处理在建筑物上下移动时可能遇到的任何障碍)”可知，Ozmo是借助建筑物表面的3D地图工作的。故选D。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Unlike present window washers, the robot cleaner does not require soap to clean the glass. Instead, it just uses distilled (蒸馏的) water to do the job. Yaron Schwarcz, CEO of Skyline Robotics, explains, “We are environmentally friendly.”(与现在的窗户清洁工不同，这种机器人清洁工不需要肥皂来清洁玻璃，而是只使用蒸馏水来完成工作。Skyline Robotics的首席执行官Yaron Schwarcz解释说：“我们是环保的”)”可知，Ozmo对环境友好是因为它不消耗任何化学物质制成的东西。故选C。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“If things go well, its creators have much bigger ambitions for Ozmo. Schwarcz told Forbes Magazine, “Window cleaning is just the tip of the iceberg. We plan to replace all tasks that are dangerous and dirty.”(如果一切顺利，它的创造者会对Ozmo有更大的野心。Schwarcz告诉《福布斯》杂志：“清洁窗户只是冰山一角。我们计划取代所有危险和肮脏的工作”)”可知，Schwarcz的话意味着他相信Ozmo的能力，对Ozmo很有信心。故选A。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是文章第一段中“if Israel-based start-up Skyline Technologies has its way, the dangerous job may soon be done by Ozmo, an intelligent window cleaning robot, with humans supervising from the safety of the ground.(如果以色列的Skyline Technologies能够成功的话，（摩天大楼清洗玻璃）这项危险的工作可能很快就会由Ozmo 完成，一个智能的擦窗机器人，人类在地面的安全监督下)”引出了本文讨论的话题，同时文章主要介绍了Ozmo的工作原理、优势以及它未来的应用计划。选项B“Meet Ozmo, window cleaning robot(认识Ozmo，窗户清洁机器人)”准确地概括了文章的主旨大意，适合作为标题。故选B。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的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。 Almost every day there are reports of online bullying. It is not surprising that most parents think social media is bad for kids. It is important for parents to instill (灌输) healthy habits surrounding social media use. ____16____ It only becomes a bad thing when people misuse it. In fact, research shows there are many benefits to social media use. Social Media Can Build a Platform Your teen can use social media to develop their passions. ____17____ Building a platform on social media also can expose teens to college networks and even a future career. It’s no longer just a place to post silly pictures or observe digital drama. ____18____ Social Media Allows for Personal Expression Whether kids enjoy fashion or make-up trends (时尚或美妆潮流), they can share these interests with the world around them. By contrast, when they do not have many opportunities to express themselves or they do not know people with the same passions or interests, they begin to wonder if there is something wrong with them. ____19____ Social Media Is a Tool for Gathering Information Social media has become a source of information and news for many teens. ____20____ From authors and athletes to celebrities (名人), nonprofit organizations and magazines, they are connected to all sorts of information. A. Online safety has a long way to go. B. They also question why they are not like everyone else. C. Teens can gather information about things their friends suffer from. D. For instance, some teens write blogs on topics they are interested in. E. It becomes a tool to share their passions and help them find a career path. F. However it is also important to realize that social media is not a bad thing. G. Once they begin social networking, they can follow anyone with a social media account. 【答案】16. F 17. D 18. E 19. B 20. G 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文介绍了社交媒体对青少年的正面影响。 【16题详解】 根据下文“It only becomes a bad thing when people misuse it.(只有当人们滥用它时，它才会变成一件坏事)可知 ，社交媒体并不是一件坏事，但需要正确使用。故F选项“然而，认识到社交媒体并不是一件坏事也很重要。”符合语境。故选F项。 【17题详解】 根据上文“Your teen can use social media to develop their passions.(你的孩子可以利用社交媒体来培养他们的激情。)”和下文“Building a platform on social media also can expose teens to college networks and even a future career.(在社交媒体上建立一个平台也可以让青少年接触到大学网络。)”可知，选项承接上下文具体说明青少年如何利用社交媒体发展爱好的例子。故D选项“例如，一些青少年就他们感兴趣的话题写博客。”符合语境。故选D项。 【18题详解】 根据上文“Building a platform on social media also can expose teens to college networks and even a future career. It’s no longer just a place to post silly pictures or observe digital drama.(在社交媒体上建立一个平台也可以让青少年接触到大学网络，甚至未来的职业。它不再仅仅是一个发布傻傻的照片或观察数字戏剧的地方)”可知，空处承接上文继续进一步强调社交媒体对于青少年未来发展的积极作用。故E选项“它成为了一种分享激情、帮助他们找到职业道路的工具”符合语境。故选E项。 【19题详解】 根据上文“By contrast, when they do not have many opportunities to express themselves or they do not know people with the same passions or interests, they begin to wonder if there is something wrong with them.(相反，当他们没有很多机会表达自己，或者他们不认识有相同激情或兴趣的人时，他们就会开始怀疑自己是否有什么问题)”可知，选项承接上文说明怀疑的具体内容。故B选项“他们也质疑为什么他们不像其他人。”符合语境。故选B项。 【20题详解】 根据下文“From authors and athletes to celebrities (名人), nonprofit organizations and magazines, they are connected to all sorts of information.(从作家、运动员到名人、非营利组织和杂志，他们与各种各样的信息联系在一起。)”可知，选项承接下文说明社交媒体如何成为信息来源。故G选项“一旦他们开始使用社交网络，他们就可以关注任何拥有社交媒体账户的人。”符合语境。故选G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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Years ago, I came across a collection of letters my mother wrote to me while I was away at summer camp as a freshman in college. My mom always ___21___ the letters in perfect cursive script(草书), “Be happy, love you! Mom.” I ___22___ her signature and glued it on my computer, where it ___23___ me daily to beam some sunshine into each day. When my daughter Sara was born, I aimed high at the start, deciding to keep a(n)___24___ almost every day for the next 21 years. I would write down her milestones as well as details, preserving ___25___ big and small. ___26___, I would let her know my pride in the joyous ___27___ of being her mother. And, on her 21st birthday, I would give Sara the journals as a ___28___. I captured the funny and sometimes the ___29___ moments, everything from birthday celebrations to the loss of ____30____ grandparents. And over time, photos, mements(纪念品)and concert ticket stubs(存根)started to appear beside the journal entries. The ____31____ became even more moving. With every journal entry, I felt my mom's ____32____,. The day Sara turned 21, I wrote my ____33____ entry in her journal and burst into tears. I then gave her the four volumes I had compiled. Sara ____34____ the journals again and again, sometimes by herself, other times with all of us together. Today, the journals are ____35____ in the bookshelf. I hope my daughter will read them to her own children one day, passing on the love and enjoying the sunshine. 21. A. wrote B. sent C. copied D. ended 22. A. put away B. cut out C. wiped off D. noted down 23. A. taught B. allowed C. reminded D. forced 24. A. appointment B. journal C. notebook D. promise 25. A. letters B. possessions C. drafts D. moments 26. A. Above all B. Or rather C. In short D. In fact 27. A. desire B. expectation C. honor D. commitment 28. A. wonder B. wish C. praise D. surprise 29. A. satisfactory B. exciting C. sad D. panicky 30. A. aged B. beloved C. lonely D. odd 31. A. stories B. descriptions C. imagination D. behavior 32. A. comfort B. pleasure C. presence D. patience 33. A. unforgettable B. favorite C. final D. routine 34. A. copied B. recited C. spread D. read 35. A. displayed B. hidden C. selected D. stuck 【答案】21 D 22. B 23. C 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. C 30. B 31. A 32. C 33. C 34. D 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者保存母亲写给自己的信件，并在女儿出生后决定为女儿记录21年的成长日记，最终将这些日记作为礼物送给女儿，并希望女儿能将这些爱和阳光传递给下一代的故事。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：母亲总是用完美的草书写下信件的结尾：“要快乐，爱你！妈妈。”A. wrote写；B. sent发送；C. copied复制；D. ended结束。根据下文““Be happy, love you! Mom.””以及常理可知，母亲的信以完美的草书写“Be happy, love you! Mom.”结尾。故选D。 【22题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：我剪下她的签名，粘在电脑上，它每天都提醒我要让生活充满阳光。A. put away收起；B. cut out剪下、删除；C. wiped off擦掉、清除；D. noted down记下。根据下文“glued it on my computer”可知，作者把母亲的签名剪下来，粘在电脑上。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我剪下她的签名，粘在电脑上，它每天都提醒我要让生活充满阳光。A. taught教；B. allowed允许；C. reminded提醒；D. forced强迫。根据空后“to beam some sunshine into each day”可知，签名贴在电脑上提醒作者要让生活中充满阳光。故选C。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我的女儿Sara出生时，我一开始就立下宏愿，决定在接下来的21年里几乎每天都写一篇日记。A. appointment约会、预约；B. journal日记、期刊；C. notebook笔记本；D. promise承诺。根据下文“And, on her 21st birthday, I would give Sara the journals as a ___8___ .”可知，作者决定写日记。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我会记下她人生的里程碑和生活细节，留存大大小小的瞬间。A. letters信件；B. possessions财产、所有物；C. drafts草稿、草案；D. moments时刻、瞬间。根据下文“I captured the funny and sometimes the ___9___ moments, everything from birthday celebrations to the loss of ___10___ grandparents.”可知，作者会保存大大小小的瞬间。故选D。 【26题详解】 考查短语词义辨析。句意：最重要的是，我要让她知道，作为她的母亲，这份喜悦与荣幸让我多么自豪。A. Above all最重要的是；B. Or rather更确切地说；C. In short简而言之；D. In fact事实上。根据上文可知，作者决定写日记记录日常；而下文则指出作者想让女儿知道自己作为母亲的骄傲，与上文形成递进关系。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：最重要的是，我要让她知道，作为她的母亲，这份喜悦与荣幸让我多么自豪。A. desire欲望；B. expectation期望；C. honor荣誉；D. commitment承诺、投入。根据空后“being her mother.”以及常理可知，作者认为成为母亲是一种荣幸。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在她21岁生日那天，我会把这些日记作为惊喜送给她。A. wonder惊奇；B. wish愿望；C. praise赞美；D. surprise惊讶、惊喜。根据上文“And, on her 21st birthday, I would give Sara the journals”可知，作者打算在女儿21岁生日的时候把日记送给女儿，根据常理可知，这对于女儿而言是惊喜。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我捕捉到那些有趣的、有时甚至是悲伤的时刻，从生日庆典到深爱的祖父母的离世，事无巨细。A. satisfactory令人满意的；B. exciting令人兴奋的；C. sad悲伤的；D. panicky惊慌失措的。根据上文“the funny”以及下文“the loss of ___10___ grandparents.”可推测，空处指的是悲伤的时刻。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我捕捉到那些有趣的、有时甚至是悲伤的时刻，从生日庆典到深爱的祖父母的离世，事无巨细。A. aged年老的；B. beloved心爱的；C. lonely孤独的；D. odd古怪的。根据空后“grandparents”以及常理可知，空处意为深爱的，符合对亲人的描述。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这些故事变得更加动人。A. stories故事；B. descriptions描述；C. imagination想象；D. behavior行为。根据上文“And over time, photos, mements(纪念品)and concert ticket stubs(存根)started to appear beside the journal entries.”可知，日记中记录的照片、纪念品等让故事更动人。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：每写下一篇日记，我都能感受到母亲的存在，仿佛她从未停止过指引我。A. comfort安慰、舒适；B. pleasure愉快；C. presence在场、出席；D. patience耐心。根据下文“as if she had never stopped guiding me”可知，作者每次写日记都感觉母亲的存在。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Sara 21岁那天，我在她的日记里写下最后一篇内容，潸然泪下。A. unforgettable难忘的；B. favorite最喜欢的；C. final最后的；D. routine日常的、例行的。根据上文“And, on her 21st birthday, I would give Sara the journals as a ___8___ .”可知，作者打算在女儿21岁生日的时候把日记给她。由此可推测，Sara21岁的时候，作者写下了最后一篇日记。故选C。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Sara一遍又一遍地阅读这些日记，有时独自翻阅，有时则和我们全家人一起分享。A. copied复制；B. recited背诵；C. spread传播；D. read阅读。根据空后“the journals again and again, sometimes by herself, other times with all of us together.”可知，作者的女儿反复阅读了作者所写的日记。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：如今，这些日记陈列在书架上。A. displayed展示、陈列；B. hidden隐藏；C. selected挑选；D. stuck卡住。根据空后“in the bookshelf.”以及“I hope my daughter will read them to her own children one day, passing on the love and enjoying the sunshine.”可知，日记被陈列在书架上，作者希望自己的女儿以后读给孩子听。故选A。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The area of the Yellow River Wetland Park in Yinchuan, once a place local people avoided because of serious pollution, has become not only a popular destination for the locals, but also a territory frequently ___36___ (visit) by migratory birds. The Yinchuan Wetland Park is only part of China’s achievements in the ___37___ (protect) of wetland. In the past few years many cities ___38___ (award) the title of “international wetland cities”, displaying ___39___ great variety of patterns and styles. For example, Wuhan, known as “a city of a hundred lakes”, has five large wetland reserves, where tens of thousands of birds come ___40___ (stay) in wintertime. Liangping District in Chongqing, however, is ___41___ (total) different from natural wetland. It is more closely tied ___42___ human activity. People built small wetlands in rural areas. What’s more, they have combined these wetlands with organic farms, homestays and healthcare centers, ___43___ has resulted in an income increase of up to 52,000 yuan per household. Panjin in Liaoning Province is another incredible wetland city. In the past, the city suffered from ___44___ (environment) problems caused by oil production. But now in the coastal wetlands, seagrass turns a breathtaking red every autumn, ____45____ (create) beautiful “red beaches”. 【答案】36. visited 37. protection 38. have been awarded 39. a 40. to stay 41. totally 42. to 43. which 44. environmental 45. creating 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国湿地保护方面的成就，包括银川黄河湿地公园、武汉的大型湿地保护区、重庆梁平区的乡村人造湿地、辽宁盘锦的“红海滩”景观。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：银川黄河湿地公园曾因污染严重，一度是当地人避而远之的地方，如今不仅成为当地人的热门旅游目的地，也是候鸟经常光顾的地方。句子已有谓语，空处是非谓语，作territory的后置定语，visit“拜访”和territory逻辑上是被动关系，因此应用visit的过去分词形式。故填visited。 【37题详解】 考查名词。句意：银川湿地公园只是中国湿地保护成就的一部分。空处作介词in的宾语，空前有the，protect的名词形式protection符合题意，意为“保护”，是不可数名词。故填protection。 【38题详解】 考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：在过去的几年里，许多城市被授予“国际湿地城市”的称号，呈现出多种多样的模式和风格。空处作句子的谓语，结合时间状语“In the past few years”可知，时态应用现在完成时，award“授予，颁发”和主语many cities之间是被动关系，应用被动语态，且主语是复数，助动词应用have。故填have been awarded。 【39题详解】 考查冠词。句意：在过去的几年里，许多城市被授予“国际湿地城市”的称号，呈现出多种多样的模式和风格。固定短语a variety of意为“各种各样的”，且great的发音以辅音音素开头，应用a。故填a。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：例如，被称为“百湖之城”的武汉，有5个大型湿地保护区，冬季有成千上万的鸟类来此栖息。句子主干成分完整，空处作句子的目的状语，表示“为了……”，因此应用stay的不定式形式。故填to stay。 【41题详解】 考查副词。句意：然而，重庆梁平区与天然湿地完全不同。空处修饰形容词different，应用total的副词形式totally，意为“完全地”，作状语。故填totally。 【42题详解】 考查介词。句意：它与人类活动的关系更为密切。根据“is more closely tied”和“human activity”可知，此处应用固定短语be tied to表示“与……紧密相关”。故填to。 【43题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：更重要的是，他们将这些湿地与有机农场、民宿和医疗中心结合起来，每户收入增加了52000元。空处引导非限制性定语从句，对前面的句子进行补充说明，从句中缺少主语，应用关系代词which作引导词。故填which。 【44题详解】 考查形容词。句意：过去，这座城市饱受石油生产造成的环境问题之苦。空处是修饰problems的定语，应用environment的形容词形式environmental，意为“环境的”。故填environmental。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：但现在，在沿海湿地，海草每年秋天都会变成令人惊叹的红色，形成美丽的“红海滩”。句子主干成分完整，空处表示随着谓语行为自然发生的结果，作结果状语，且动词create与上文内容之间是主动关系，应用create的现在分词形式。故填creating。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是国际学校学生李华，你校最近发起了以“珍惜水资源，节约用水”为主题的倡议活动。请你代表学生会写一封倡议书，内容包括： (1)珍惜水资源的重要性; (2)如何从身边小事做起。 注意：(1)词数80左右; (2)适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear fellow students, _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Students’ Union 【答案】 Dear fellow students, As the concept of environment protection draws increasing concern, water conservation, which is vital for the survival of humans as well as other specie, has engaged growing public attention. Hence, on behalf of the Students’ Union, I call on you to save water in our daily life. To start with, switch off the tap when it is not in use. Besides, minimize daily water consumption by reusing water like flushing the toilet with fish-tank water. Additionally water-saving devices should be adopted by more families. I strongly believe a better world owes to the commitment and dedication of everyone. Students’ Union 【解析】 【导语】本片书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一封倡议书，倡导大家珍惜水资源、节约用水。 【详解】1.词汇积累 关键的：vital→ crucial 因此：hence→ therefore 首先：to start with→ to begin with 关掉：switch off→ turn off 2.句式拓展简单句变复合句 原句：Hence, on behalf of the Students’ Union, I call on you to save water in our daily life. 拓展句：Hence, on behalf of the Students’ Union, I call on you that you should save water in our daily life. 【点睛】【高分句型1】As the concept of environment protection draws increasing concern, water conservation, which is vital for the survival of humans as well as other specie has engaged growing public attention. （运用了非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】To start with, switch off the tap when it is not in use.（运用了祈使句和时间状语从句） 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。 My dad and I had been looking forward to the Stale cross-country race of my senior year of high school which would be the climax (顶点) of my existence. I was the fastest runner on my team, and I was supposed to make it into the top fifteen. We had been working towards this race for three years. It was everything to me, and it was everything to my dad. He was a runner and was wild with joy by my success in running. He made it to every race, even flying home early from business trips to see me run. I always listened for his voice, which rang above the crowd-telling me to relax my arms, calling out my time. He pushed me. He cheered for me. He believed in me. We spent countless hours on the sandy canals of Arizona. Breathing in the dust of the desert, the blossoms of the orange trees, and the terrible smell of the dairy farm, we made our way across the city. We pounded miles and miles into our running shoes, marking with every step the path to greatness. It was a journey that was just ours. A dream passed on from one generation to the next. Then the big day came. It was hotter than normal - too hot. My throat felt like a field of cotton, cracked with the summer heat, as I waited for the gun to fire. I gazed out at the crowd; dozens of familiar faces from church and school flickered across my view. They had come for me. They were counting on me. I saw my dad set his watch, worry and excitement etched across his face. With the sound of a gunshot, the race began. For the first two and half miles, I felt great. I had never before been so ready for something. The weeks leading up to the race were filled with hard practices and a strict diet. The scorching sun beat upon my back, blinding me with its brilliance. Nothing was going to stop me, though. 注意： 1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 However, without warning, my strength was running out. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I whispered, “I’m so sorry I disappointed you, Dad.” ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 However, without warning, my strength was running out. My lungs fought to take in enough air, and my feet transformed into cement bricks. Neck and neck with one of my greatest rivals, I could see the finish line. I had begun the final sprint into glory when my knees buckled and my legs gave way. Nothing I could do would make them hold my weight. They were as weak as jelly. Even though I knew my dreams of victory had been destroyed, I had to finish the race. With all of the strength left in me, I got on my hands and knees and crawled, inch by inch, across the finish line. Shame pulsed through my veins as Dad squatted down and pulled me into his arms. I whispered, “I’m so sorry I disappointed you, Dad.” He gave me a gentle smile and said, “You could never disappoint me. Sometimes these things just happen. All that matters is that you did your best.” Lifting my face, I saw my dad’s eyes, in which I saw the sweat, the time, and the work we had put into our dream. The miles we had run together, all for this race, flashed across my mind. “But we worked so hard. What about our dream” I asked. In that second, the world stood still. He reached over for my hand, holding back his own tears, and said, “Don’t you know that you are my dream come true ” 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者和父亲很期待自己能在高中最后一年的越野赛跑上获得好成绩，不料在比赛过程中，作者突然体力耗尽，虽然作者最后尽力越过终点，但是却没获得好成绩，作者觉得让父亲和大家失望了，父亲却说只要尽力了，就不会失望。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“然而，毫无征兆地，我的体力耗尽了。”可知，第一段可描写作者在体力耗尽的情况下，如何尽力跑过终点。 ②由第二段首句内容“我低声说：‘很抱歉让你失望了，爸爸。’”可知，第二段可描写作者父亲安慰作者并没有让他失望。 2. 续写线索：为比赛做准备——比赛开始——突然体力耗尽——努力跑过终点——觉得让父亲失望——父亲安慰 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①努力争取：fight/struggle ②看见：see/catch sight of ③摧毁：destroy/crush/ruin 情绪类 ①羞愧：shame/embarrassment/humiliation ②失望：disappoint/let down 【点睛】[高分句型1]I had begun the final sprint into glory when my knees buckled and my legs gave way.(when引导的时间状语从句) [高分句型2]Lifting my face, I saw my dad’s eyes, in which I saw the sweat, the time, and the work we had put into our dream.(in which引导的非限制性定语从句和省略关系代词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 $$ 永昌县第一高级中学2024—2025—2高二期中试卷 英语 考生注意： 1.本试卷由四个部分组成。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。 3.本卷命题范围：北师大版必修第一册~选择性必修第四册Unit10. 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 are the speakers probably doing? A. Arranging a vacation. B. Enjoying the weekend. C. Visiting a wonderful city. 2. How does the man sound? A. Considerate. B. Grateful. C. Stubborn. 3. How far does the man have to run in the race? A. 100 meters. B. 400 meters. C. 1600 meters. 4. Why doesn't the woman eat ice cream? A. She doesn't like it. B. It is too expensive. C. It is bad for her health. 5. How many cups of coffee does the woman drink every week now? A. One. B. Three. C. Seven. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。 6. What did the man do last year? A. He finished his lessons and lectures. B. He joined the student union. C. He found an office job. 7. What makes the woman love the place? A. The great classes. B. The friendly people. C. The beautiful buildings. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。 8. Where are the speakers? A. Near a lake. B. In a zoo. C. At a swimming pool. 9. What animal did the speakers see? A. A fish. B. A snake. C. A mouse. 10. How did the woman feel about the animal? A. It's boring. B. It's frightening. C. It's funny. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。 11. Who is the man probably? A. A company owner. B. An editor. C. An actor. 12. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a cinema. B. At a bookshop. C. At a newspaper office. 13. What will happen to the woman's story? A. It will be published on the front page. B. It will be read by Tom Cruise. C. It will be turned into a movie. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17四个小题。 14 Who listed the hotel as the number one in the world? A. A website. B. A newspaper. C. A magazine. 15. What do all the rooms in the hotel have? A. Large beds. B. Amazing views. C. Private pools. 16. What is the neighborhood of the hotel like? A. Lively. B. Relaxing. C. Convenient. 17. What may have changed the woman's attitude towards the hotel? A. Its surroundings. B. Its food. C. Its price. 听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题。 18. What can we know about Jim? A. He loves gardening. B. He is a science expert. C. He works for a website. 19. What happened during the trip in South America? A. A bear attacked the team. B. A new animal was discovered. C. Jim was apart from his team for some nights. 20. What may Jim do on the show? A. Answer some questions. B. Talk about his adventures. C. Recommend some common plants. 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A The Art and Creativity Program The Art and Creativity Program offers a unique and inspiring journey for young minds. This program is designed to inspire a love of art and develop a sense of creativity in young people. Participants (参与者) will have the opportunity to immerse (沉浸在) themselves in the world of art, exploring different forms and techniques while visiting art galleries and interacting with professional artists. During the program, young people will be encouraged to express themselves freely experiment with various art materials, and develop their own artistic style. They will learn about color theory, composition and the history of art, all while having fun and setting free their imagination. Program Details ●Attend online lectures for main courses, and you’ll benefit from our online learning platform which allows you to access classes, workshops, resources and more. Whether you’re using your computers or mobile phones, you’ll have access to art course content all year, round and get answer in real time. ●No exams, grades, or academic credits. Important Dates ●Public registration starts online on September 15th, 2024. ●Submitting the applications for the program will be no later than November 15th, 2024. Requirements ●Young people aged 12 and above can participate in this program. ●Participants must submit a short statement after program. ●Participants under the age of 18 must provide parental agreement to participate in the program before November 20th, 2024. ●All participants are required to bring their own basic art materials. 1. What is the primary goal of the program? A. To show young people art galleries and exhibits. B. To develop young peoples interest in the arts world. C. To provide professional art courses for young people. D. To call on young people to learn from the professional artists. 2. What is available for participants on the online learning platform? A. College course content. B. Guidance on using computer. C. Real-time response. D. An online learning schedule. 3. What is the closing date to hand in the applications for the program? A. September 15th. B. September 20th. C. November 15th. D. November 20th. 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 Most of us know that eating too much sugar isn’t good for us. Because of a close connection between its consumption and health dangers like obesity, fatty liver disease, type 2diabetes, heart disease and cancer, sugar is high on the lists of bad habits worth giving up. It turns out that reducing sugar intake (摄入) not only helps you avoid the harm of overconsumption, it can also bring surprising results you won’t have to wait long to benefit from. “These include improved mood, skin health, dental hygiene, cognitive function, and even athletic performance,” says Amy Goodson, a nutritionist and registered dietitian. The first thing to understand is that not all sugar is bad for you because there’s a big difference between natural sugars and added sugars. Natural sugars like glucose in bread, fructose in fruit and many vegetables, and lactose in milk are natural. They not only provide energy but also offer sweetness to encourage us to eat the foods that contain something important for our health. Added sugars are what are introduced to foods or drinks during processing, cooking, or at the table. There are more than 260 names for various added sugars, which are added, most commonly, to sweeten or improve the taste of often unhealthy and over-processed foods. Worse, foods with added sugars don’t provide meaningful amounts of nutrition. The harm connected with eating or drinking too many added sugars is big and includes an increased risk of developing autoimmune disorders such as Crohn’s disease and higher blood pressure, and increased risk of different cancers. A 2023 BMC Medicine study also shows that even a five percent increase in added sugars comes with a six percent higher risk of heart disease and a ten percent higher risk of stroke. “Such harm occurs in part, because any consumed sugar that isn’t used for energy is stored as fat, which results in increased weight gain, leading to diabetes, obesity, and related bad results,” says Elaine Hon, a clinical dietician and education specialist at Stanford Health Care. 8. What is paragraph 2 mainly about? A. Results of overconsumption. B. Possible sugar-connected problems. C. Benefits of eating less sugar. D. Tips on how to reduce sugar intake. 9. What does the text say about natural sugars? A. They help us eat more healthy foods. B. They should be consumed properly. C. They provide little energy for bodies. D. They are always in processed foods. 10. What do the numbers in paragraph 6 show? A. Giving up sugar is a must. B. Added sugars are harmful. C. A balanced diet is important. D. The 2023 study is unbelievable. 11. What does Elaine Hon try to do in the last paragraph? A. Call for an action. B. Raise some questions. C. Give an explanation. D. Offer practical advice. D The rapid growth in skyscrapers worldwide, most of which have large windows, has led to a high demand for window washers. Though the job is well-paid, it is dangerous and accidents are not uncommon. However, if Skyline Technologies has its way, the dangerous job may soon be done by Ozmo, an intelligent window cleaning robot, with humans monitoring from the safety of the ground. Much like humans, Ozmo, sitting on platforms hanging from the buildings, uses its arms and brushes to clean the dirt on the glass. A 3D map of the building’s surface programmed into its system allows the robot to skillfully deal with any obstacle it is likely to meet, as it moves up and down the buildings. The robot will self-correct and move around every obstacle that it might have met so as not to break a window. Unlike present window washers, the robot cleaner does not require soap to clean the glass. Instead, it just uses distilled (蒸馏的) water to do the job. Yaron Schwarcz, CEO of Skyline Robotics, explains, “We are environmentally friendly.” Ozmo is also expected to be much more efficient than its human counterparts. While it presently takes three cleaners 480 hours each to clean windows of a 40-storey glass building, the robot will be able to do it in 80 hours. However, unlike other robots, Ozmo will not replace human workers, and only make their jobs safer by making them supervisors, who will be controlling the operation from the safety of the ground. Whether Ozmo, which is still being tested, does as good a job as humans is not clear. If things go well, its creators have much bigger ambitions for Ozmo. Schwarcz told Forbes Magazine, “Window cleaning is just the tip of the iceberg. We plan to replace all tasks that are dangerous and dirty.” 12. Which statement about Ozmo is true? A. Ozmo lacks the ability of dealing with obstacles. B. Ozmo’s efficiency is based on high quality of soap. C. Ozmo can do the cleaning task totally independently. D. Ozmo works with the assistance of a 3D map of the building’s surface. 13. Why is Ozmo friendly to our environment? A. It depends on solar energy. B. It uses less soap than other robots. C. It consumes nothing made from chemicals. D. It makes our ecosystem more balanced. 14. What do the Schwarcz’s words mean? A. He has confidence in Ozmo. B. He is doubtful of Ozmo. C. Ozmo costs too much. D. Ozmo has replaced humans. 15. What is the best title for the text? A. Robots make a difference. B. Meet Ozmo window cleaning robot. C. Humans are free from cleaning. D. Intelligent Ozmo, known worldwide. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的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。 Almost every day there are reports of online bullying. It is not surprising that most parents think social media is bad for kids. It is important for parents to instill (灌输) healthy habits surrounding social media use. ____16____ It only becomes a bad thing when people misuse it. In fact, research shows there are many benefits to social media use. Social Media Can Build a Platform Your teen can use social media to develop their passions. ____17____ Building a platform on social media also can expose teens to college networks and even a future career. It’s no longer just a place to post silly pictures or observe digital drama. ____18____ Social Media Allows for Personal Expression Whether kids enjoy fashion or make-up trends (时尚或美妆潮流), they can share these interests with the world around them. By contrast, when they do not have many opportunities to express themselves or they do not know people with the same passions or interests, they begin to wonder if there is something wrong with them. ____19____ Social Media Is a Tool for Gathering Information Social media has become a source of information and news for many teens. ____20____ From authors and athletes to celebrities (名人), nonprofit organizations and magazines, they are connected to all sorts of information. A. Online safety has a long way to go. B. They also question why they are not like everyone else. C. Teens can gather information about things their friends suffer from. D. For instance, some teens write blogs on topics they are interested in. E. It becomes a tool to share their passions and help them find a career path. F. However, it is also important to realize that social media is not a bad thing. G. Once they begin social networking, they can follow anyone with a social media account. 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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Years ago, I came across a collection of letters my mother wrote to me while I was away at summer camp as a freshman in college. My mom always ___21___ the letters in perfect cursive script(草书), “Be happy, love you! Mom.” I ___22___ her signature and glued it on my computer, where it ___23___ me daily to beam some sunshine into each day. When my daughter Sara was born, I aimed high at the start, deciding to keep a(n)___24___ almost every day for the next 21 years. I would write down her milestones as well as details, preserving ___25___ big and small. ___26___, I would let her know my pride in the joyous ___27___ of being her mother. And, on her 21st birthday, I would give Sara the journals as a ___28___. I captured the funny and sometimes the ___29___ moments, everything from birthday celebrations to the loss of ____30____ grandparents. And over time, photos, mements(纪念品)and concert ticket stubs(存根)started to appear beside the journal entries. The ____31____ became even more moving. With every journal entry, I felt my mom's ____32____,. The day Sara turned 21, I wrote my ____33____ entry in her journal and burst into tears. I then gave her the four volumes I had compiled. Sara ____34____ the journals again and again, sometimes by herself, other times with all of us together. Today, the journals are ____35____ in the bookshelf. I hope my daughter will read them to her own children one day, passing on the love and enjoying the sunshine. 21. A. wrote B. sent C. copied D. ended 22 A. put away B. cut out C. wiped off D. noted down 23. A. taught B. allowed C. reminded D. forced 24. A. appointment B. journal C. notebook D. promise 25. A. letters B. possessions C. drafts D. moments 26. A. Above all B. Or rather C. In short D. In fact 27. A. desire B. expectation C. honor D. commitment 28. A. wonder B. wish C. praise D. surprise 29. A. satisfactory B. exciting C. sad D. panicky 30. A. aged B. beloved C. lonely D. odd 31. A. stories B. descriptions C. imagination D. behavior 32. A. comfort B. pleasure C. presence D. patience 33. A. unforgettable B. favorite C. final D. routine 34. A. copied B. recited C. spread D. read 35. A. displayed B. hidden C. selected D. stuck 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The area of the Yellow River Wetland Park in Yinchuan, once a place local people avoided because of serious pollution, has become not only a popular destination for the locals, but also a territory frequently ___36___ (visit) by migratory birds. The Yinchuan Wetland Park is only part of China’s achievements in the ___37___ (protect) of wetland. In the past few years, many cities ___38___ (award) the title of “international wetland cities”, displaying ___39___ great variety of patterns and styles. For example, Wuhan, known as “a city of a hundred lakes”, has five large wetland reserves, where tens of thousands of birds come ___40___ (stay) in wintertime. Liangping District in Chongqing, however, is ___41___ (total) different from natural wetland. It is more closely tied ___42___ human activity. People built small wetlands in rural areas. What’s more, they have combined these wetlands with organic farms, homestays and healthcare centers, ___43___ has resulted in an income increase of up to 52,000 yuan per household. Panjin in Liaoning Province is another incredible wetland city. In the past, the city suffered from ___44___ (environment) problems caused by oil production. But now in the coastal wetlands, seagrass turns a breathtaking red every autumn, ____45____ (create) beautiful “red beaches”. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是国际学校学生李华，你校最近发起了以“珍惜水资源，节约用水”为主题的倡议活动。请你代表学生会写一封倡议书，内容包括： (1)珍惜水资源重要性; (2)如何从身边小事做起。 注意：(1)词数80左右; (2)适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear fellow students, _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Students’ Union 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。 My dad and I had been looking forward to the Stale cross-country race of my senior year of high school, which would be the climax (顶点) of my existence. I was the fastest runner on my team, and I was supposed to make it into the top fifteen. We had been working towards this race for three years. It was everything to me, and it was everything to my dad. He was a runner and was wild with joy by my success in running. He made it to every race, even flying home early from business trips to see me run. I always listened for his voice, which rang above the crowd-telling me to relax my arms, calling out my time. He pushed me. He cheered for me. He believed in me. We spent countless hours on the sandy canals of Arizona. Breathing in the dust of the desert, the blossoms of the orange trees, and the terrible smell of the dairy farm, we made our way across the city. We pounded miles and miles into our running shoes, marking with every step the path to greatness. It was a journey that was just ours. A dream passed on from one generation to the next. Then the big day came. It was hotter than normal - too hot. My throat felt like a field of cotton, cracked with the summer heat, as I waited for the gun to fire. I gazed out at the crowd; dozens of familiar faces from church and school flickered across my view. They had come for me. They were counting on me. I saw my dad set his watch, worry and excitement etched across his face. With the sound of a gunshot, the race began. For the first two and half miles, I felt great. I had never before been so ready for something. The weeks leading up to the race were filled with hard practices and a strict diet. The scorching sun beat upon my back, blinding me with its brilliance. Nothing was going to stop me, though. 注意： 1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 However without warning, my strength was running out. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I whispered, “I’m so sorry I disappointed you, Dad.” ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$