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2024-2025 学年度第二学期期中考试 高二英语试题 注意：时间：120分钟；总分150分 注意事项：本套试卷共四部分；时间120分钟；满分150分 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间，将你的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都将有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. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In the bedroom. B. In the living room. C. In the kitchen. 2. What does the man offer to do for the woman? A. Drive her to the airport. B. Take a message for her. C. Introduce a client to her. 3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Classmates. C. Teacher and parent. 4. How much should the man pay? A. $6. B. $10. C. $16. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A speech. B. A video. C. A person. 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。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What time is it now? A. 9:50p. m. B. 10:00p. m. C. 11:00 p. m. 7. Why does the woman want to stay up late? A. To deal with work. B. To follow a TV series. C. To check her phone. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What day is it today? A. Friday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday. 9. What did the speakers miss last month? A. A concert. B. An exhibition. C. A talk show. 10. What will the speakers do this evening? A. Go to a party. B. See a movie. C. Dine out. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What did the man do just now? A. He read a message. B. He called Nancy. C. He went to the parking lot. 12. Where did Nancy start her education? A. In the suburb. B. In the countryside. C. In the city center. 13. What did Nancy major in? A. Economics. B. History. C. Music. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. When did the man join the company? A. Six years ago. B. A year ago. C. Half a year ago. 15. What does the man ask the woman about? A. The pay rise. B. The overtime. C. The work atmosphere. 16. What does the man think of his job? A. Boring. B. Worrying. C. Satisfying. 17. Who will go to the USA with the man? A. Dylan. B. Linda. C. Mona. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. In which aspect do people feel threatened by Spot? A. Property safety. B. Privacy. C. Job-hunting. 19. What did the New York Police Department do to Spot? A. They painted it green. B. They got it charged. C. They changed its name. 20. What is Jongwook Kim's attitude towards police robots working with the public? A. Supportive. B. Indifferent. C. Disapproving. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上相应位置将该项涂黑。 A If you enjoy having some luxury during your diving holiday, then the private Open Water Diving Course suits perfectly, with only you or your chosen group of family or friends. It can be completed in as short as 3 days with prior PADI (专业潜水教练协会) e-Learning or 4 days if you prefer to learn the diving theory here. On these courses we can give individual attention to each student. You don't have to worry about holding up the other people if you are slightly nervous as we can move at a slower pace. The PADI Open Water Diver course provides the very best way to see the natural wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. This international recognized PADI course will upon completion, qualify you to dive to as deep as18 meters with a partner. Learn in style With some of the best diving facilities in Queensland, you will be taken out on Poseidon or Calypso, fashionable and fast catamarans (双体船), to the Outer Great Barrier Reef, but only after skills training in our shallow Port Douglas pool. Course length This is a 3-day course with prior PADI e-Learning. 8:45 — 16:30 for the first pool day 7:45 — 16:30 for the last 2 days on the catamarans What does the course involve? This exciting course involves pool dives, skills training, theory and fully 2 days diving out on the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Requirements Minimum 12 years of age and able to swim. A diving medical examination is required by Australian law. Asthma (哮喘) and other medical conditions will prevent you from diving. To avoid disappointment, we suggest that this medical examination be done before the beginning of the course. If you can't get it done before the course, we may be able to arrange your medical examination for you on day 1 of the course. The cost is $66and is payable direct to the doctor. $1,300 per person (no group discounts available) The price includes full equipment hire, certification fee, personal tuition and 2 days high speed catamaran trip to the Outer Great Barrier Reef on Poseidon or Calypso (paid lunch provided). 1. What do we know about the private Open Water Diving Course? A. It is very expensive. B. It has no certification fee. C. It can qualify you to dive to 18 meters by yourself. D. It is only suitable for a big family. 2. If you and your parents choose the private Open Water Diving Course, how much will you pay in total? A. $1,300. B. $2,600. C. $2,400. D. $3,900. 3. If you apply for the course, which of the following is NOT required? A. You must be 12 years old at least. B. You must know Australian laws. C. You are able to swim. D. You don't have Asthma. 【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了私人开放水域潜水课程的详细信息，包括课程时长、费用、要求等。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“If you enjoy having some luxury during your diving holiday, then the private Open Water Diving Course suits perfectly(如果你喜欢在潜水假期中享受一些奢华，那么私人开放水域潜水课程非常适合你)”以及最后“$1,300 per person (no group discounts available) (每人1300美元，无团体折扣)”可推知，该课程费用较高，选项A“It is very expensive (它非常昂贵)”符合文意。选项B“无认证费”与最后一段“The price includes full equipment hire, certification fee (费用包含认证费)”矛盾；选项C“可独自潜水至18米”与文章第四段“qualify you to dive to as deep as 18 meters with a partner(需与同伴一起潜水)”矛盾；选项D“仅适合大家庭”与第一段“with only you or your chosen group of family or friends (适合个人或亲友小团体)”矛盾。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“$1,300 per person (每人1300美元)”及题干“你和父母共3人”可计算总费用为1300×3=3900美元。故选D。 3题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章“Requirements”部分：选项A对应“Minimum 12 years of age (至少12岁)”；选项C对应“able to swim (会游泳)”；选项D对应“Asthma and other medical conditions will prevent you from diving.(哮喘患者不能潜水)”。选项B“必须了解澳大利亚法律”未提及，原文仅提到“A diving medical examination is required by Australian law(体检是法律要求，但未要求学员知悉法律)”。故选B。 B Two years ago, my son sat me down for a talk. “Mom, it’s time,” he said. “Hear me out: It’s time we got actual TV. And you need an iPhone.” This funny conversation two years ago marked a change in our relationship. Perhaps for the first time, I began to really listen to John’s opinion about our home technology. Since his reasoning was sound and his suggestions were within budget, I took his advice and was pleasantly surprised with the results. I’d known for a while that my son understands technology better than I do. On airplanes, he grabbed my phone to put it in airplane mode. He wired the speakers in our house. After something was stolen from our front yard, he picked out, set up, and now monitors our security camera. When my computer died, I took him shopping with me. He has a busy social life, with skateboarding, basketball, and online gaming. I see our time together reducing and our shared interests shrinking. That’s why I jumped at the chance when a friend mentioned writing technology reviews. When I presented the idea to my teen, he immediately accepted. It’s changed our relationship in surprising ways. Where he used to get annoyed quickly at my technical ignorance, he’s learned to be more patient and explain things to me in a way that I can convey to an equally unknowing audience. The parent- child dynamic is not only changed; it’s even slightly reversed (颠倒). He’s leading me. I’m asking him for help and advice. My son has risen to the occasion. He’s taking it seriously, and to watch him mature in this way is an honor. As someone not much of a reader, he now searches instruction booklets. Without any prompting, he’s even emailed and called — yes, made an actual phone call — to customer service or tech support when products weren’t working as expected. I never imagined being a tech reviewer, but it’s proved to be a valuable way to learn from, work with, and enjoy time with my teen. 4. What did the author think of her son’s advice? A. Worthless. B. Incomplete. C. Funny. D. Practical. 5. What does the author say about her son in Paragraph 3? A. He is skilled at technology. B. He leads a very busy life. C He tries to make peace with her. D. He helps with housework. 6. Why did the author accept writing technology review s eagerly? A. To make more money to support the family. B. To keep a close relationship with her son. C. To learn more about modern technology. D. To get some products for free. 7. What made the author feel honored? A. Her son’s patience to explain technical things. B. Her son’s control of the parent-child dynamic. C. Her son’s careful attitude towards the reviews. D. Her son’s rich knowledge of technical terms. 【答案】4. D 5. A 6. B 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了作者与儿子在科技方面的关系变化，从一开始的儿子建议家里购买电视和手机，到儿子为家庭设置安全摄像头和协助作者写科技评测文章。通过他们共同学习科技知识和合作，这种家长与子女关系得到了改善和颠倒。文章强调了家庭科技的重要性和如何在其中建立更紧密的关系。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Perhaps for the first time, I began to really listen to John’s opinion about our home technology. Since his reasoning was sound and his suggestions were within budget, I took his advice and was pleasantly surprised with the results.(也许是第一次，我开始真正倾听约翰对我们家庭技术的看法。由于他的推理合理，他的建议在预算之内，我接受了他的建议，并对结果感到惊喜)”可知，作者接受了儿子的建议，由此可知，作者认为儿子提出的建议很实用。故选D。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“I’d known for a while that my son understands technology better than I do.On airplanes, he grabbed my phone to put it in airplane mode. He wired the speakers in our house. After something was stolen from our front yard, he picked out, set up, and now monitors our security camera. When my computer died, I took him shopping with me.(我早就知道我儿子比我更懂科技。在飞机上，他抢过我的手机，把它调到飞行模式。他在我们家的扬声器上装了窃听器。在我们的前院有东西被偷后，他挑选并安装了监控摄像头。当我的电脑坏了，我带他去购物)”可知，第三段通过举例说明儿子精通科技。故选A。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“I see our time together reducing and our shared interests shrinking. That’s why I jumped at the chance when a friend mentioned writing technology reviews.(我看到我们在一起的时间越来越少，我们的共同兴趣越来越少。这就是为什么当一个朋友提到写技术评论时，我欣然接受了这个机会)”以及最后一段中“I never imagined being a tech reviewer, but it’s proved to be a valuable way to learn from, work with, and enjoy time with my teen.(我从未想过要成为一名技术评论员，但事实证明，这是向我的青少年学习、共事和享受时光的宝贵途径)”可知，作者发现自己与孩子相处的时间越来越少，共同的兴趣越来越少，因此当作者朋友提出做一个科技评论员的时候，作者接受了朋友的建议，这是因为在此过程中，作者可以不断地与自己的孩子共同学习，共同进步，共同享受时光，改善彼此之间的关系。故选B。 【7题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“My son has risen to the occasion. He’s taking it seriously, and to watch him mature in this way is an honor.(我儿子已经应付自如了。他很认真地对待这件事，看着他以这种方式成熟是一种荣幸)”可知，儿子对待评论的认真态度让作者倍感骄傲和荣幸。故选C。 C “Can you finish the work by the end of the day?” This question might cause anxiety for many employees. However, recent research indicates that shorter deadlines can actually help some individuals to complete tasks more efficiently and perceive their workload as less frightening. In a study focused on retirement planning, volunteers completed a brief online survey under two different deadline conditions. One group had seven days to finish the survey, while the other was given 14 days. The researchers discovered that those facing the longer deadline often viewed the task as more difficult. Although participants with the extended deadline initially invested more time and resources, they were also more likely to procrastinate and less likely to complete the assignment compared to those with shorter deadlines. Recognizing that people frequently deal with multiple deadlines, researchers explored how individuals manage various tasks at the same time. The findings found a mental tendency: individuals often delay important tasks in favor of urgent but less significant ones. For example, many delay routine medical check-ups crucial for health in favor of rushing to a store for a limited-time sale. This occurs because important tasks feel more complex and distant, while urgent tasks provide immediate satisfaction. These patterns have significant results for managers and others involved in setting deadlines, Understanding these mental processes can help find strategies to enhance task completion rates. Short deadlines for urgent tasks tend to draw attention more effectively, leading to higher completion rates and reduced procrastination. On the other hand, longer deadlines can lead to excessive careful thought or distraction, resulting in incomplete work. However, it’s essential to recognize that longer deadlines may still be necessary for complex tasks particularly when external factors, such as resource availability or cooperation, require additional time for proper completion. In such cases, a balanced approach is crucial: setting realistic deadlines that account for both urgency and complexity can lead to improved outcomes. By recognizing the minor differences of human motivation, individuals and organizations can develop effective strategies for task management. 8. What does the underlined word “procrastinate” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Finish quickly. B. Put off. C. Start early. D. Do carefully. 9. Why do people tend to delay important tasks for urgent ones? A. Urgent tasks offer instant rewards. B. Urgent tasks are more complicated. C. Important tasks are less challenging. D. Important tasks need multi-tasking. 10. How should managers set proper deadlines to improve outcomes? A. Set all tasks with shorter deadlines. B. Prioritize resources and cooperation. C. Balance task urgency and complexity. D. Extend deadlines for significant tasks. 11. What can be the best title for the text? A. The Role of Urgency in Task Completion B. Strategies for Managing Various Deadlines C. Influences of Delay on Work Quality D. The Power of Deadlines in Task Management 【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文探讨了不同截止日期对任务完成情况的影响。 【8题详解】 词义猜测题。根据第二段“Although participants with the extended deadline initially invested more time and resources (虽然最后期限延长的参与者最初投入了更多的时间和资源)”及“less likely to complete the assignment compared to those with shorter deadlines. (与截止日期较短的学生相比，完成任务的可能性较小。)”可知，此处通过although引导让步关系，表明主从句的转折意义，即延长截止日期会使参与者投入更多时间和资源，但可能会造成任务时间过长，即任务被拖延，并极有可能完不成任务。由此推断划线单词的含义是“拖延，延期”。故选B。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“This occurs because important tasks feel more complex and distant, while urgent tasks provide immediate satisfaction.(这是因为重要任务感觉更复杂、更遥远，而紧急任务能提供即时的满足感。)”可知，人们倾向于把重要的任务推迟到紧急的任务之后是因为紧急任务提供即时奖励。故选A。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“In such cases, a balanced approach is crucial: setting realistic deadlines that account for both urgency and complexity can lead to improved outcomes.(在这种情况下，平衡的方法至关重要：设定既考虑紧迫性又考虑复杂性的现实截止日期可以带来更好的结果。)”可知，管理者应该平衡任务的紧迫性和复杂性以设定合理的截止日期以提高成果。故选C。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“However, recent research indicates that shorter deadlines can actually help some individuals to complete tasks more efficiently and perceive their workload as less frightening.(然而，最近的研究表明，较短的截止日期实际上可以帮助一些人更高效地完成任务，并让他们觉得工作量不那么可怕。)”可知，文章主要探讨了截止日期对任务完成情况的影响，说明了截止日期在任务管理中的重要作用，选项D“截止日期在任务管理中的力量”最能概括文章内容，可作为本文最佳标题。故选D。 D In Hangzhou’s Linping District, a friendly AI assistant named “Little Rainbow” is quietly changing how citizens interact with the government. Powered by DeepSeek-R1, an advanced Chinese AI model, this system handles over 1,000 daily inquiries — from explaining policies to guiding paperwork — with 95% accuracy. Imagine needing to apply for a student scholarship but feeling lost in complicated rules. With “Little Rainbow”, citizens simply ask questions in natural language, like chatting with a friend. The AI instantly analyzes policies, provides step-by-step guidance, and even fills out forms automatically. For elderly people unfamiliar with smartphones, it offers voice-based assistance, such as helping them manage health code systems during the pandemic. This “one-stop service” saves time and reduces confusion, making government services more accessible. “Little Rainbow” relies on two key technologies: natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning. The NLP allows it to understand various questions-whether typed or spoken. Meanwhile, its machine learning algorithms (算法) improve through real-world interactions. For example, if a user asks, “How do I report a broken streetlight?” the system not only answers but also learns to predict similar requests in the future. To ensure reliability, engineers trained the AI using thousands of real cases, covering topics from tax payments to school admissions. Surprisingly, the system can even detect emotional tones in messages. When a user writes, “I’m frustrated with this process!”, “Little Rainbow” responds with patience and extra clear explanations. Hangzhou’s “Little Rainbow” is more than a convenience — it’s a window into an AI-driven world. As this technology spreads, it challenges us to adapt, innovate, and think critically about its impact. For young learners, understanding AI isn’t just about coding; it’s about shaping a future where technology serves humanity’s best interests. 12. What is “Little Rainbow”? A. An AI handling public inquiries. B. An AI replacing office workers. C. A tool developing new algorithms. D. A tool analyzing user data trends. 13. How does “Little Rainbow” assist users who express frustration? A. By simplifying smartphone functions for the elderly. B. By transferring them to human operators immediately. C. By automatically completing forms without user input. D. By recognizing emotions and offering clearer guidance. 14. What should we learn about AI? A. AI could replace human labor. B. Coding is essential. C. Emotion detection matters most. D. Shape AI for human benefit. 15. What is the author’s attitude toward AI systems like “Little Rainbow”? A. Unclear. B. Approving. C. Doubtful. D. Critical. 【答案】12. A 13. D 14. D 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了杭州临平区的AI助手“小彩虹”，展示了其如何通过自然语言处理和机器学习技术，高效处理公民咨询并提供便捷服务。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“In Hangzhou’s Linping District, a friendly AI assistant named “Little Rainbow” is quietly changing how citizens interact with the government. Powered by DeepSeek-R1, an advanced Chinese AI model, this system handles over 1,000 daily inquiries — from explaining policies to guiding paperwork—with 95% accuracy.(在杭州临平区，一个名为“小彩虹”的友好人工智能助手正在悄然改变市民与政府的互动方式。该系统由中国先进的人工智能模型DeepSeek-R1提供支持，每天处理1000多个查询，从解释政策到指导文书工作，准确率达到95%。)”可知，“小彩虹”是一个处理公众咨询的AI助手。故选A项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Surprisingly, the system can even detect emotional tones in messages. When a user writes, “I’m frustrated with this process!”, “Little Rainbow” responds with patience and extra clear explanations.(令人惊讶的是，该系统甚至可以检测到信息中的情绪语调。当用户写道：“我对这个过程感到沮丧！，“小彩虹”耐心地回应，并给出了更清晰的解释。)”可知，“小彩虹”通过识别情绪并提供更清晰的指导来帮助表达沮丧的用户。故选D项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“As this technology spreads, it challenges us to adapt, innovate, and think critically about its impact. For young learners, understanding AI isn’t just about coding; it’s about shaping a future where technology serves humanity’s best interests.(随着这项技术的普及，它挑战着我们适应变革、开拓创新，并批判性思考其影响。对年轻学习者而言，理解人工智能不仅关乎编程，更关乎塑造一个技术为人类福祉服务的新未来。)”可知，我们应该学习如何让AI服务于人类的利益。故选D项。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Hangzhou’s ‘Little Rainbow’ is more than a convenience — it’s a window into an AI-driven world. As this technology spreads, it challenges us to adapt, innovate, and think critically about its impact.(杭州的“小彩虹”不仅仅是一种便利——它是通往人工智能驱动世界的窗口。随着这种技术的传播，它促使我们适应、创新，并批判性地思考其影响。)”可知，作者对像“小彩虹”这样的AI系统持肯定态度，认为它们是未来的窗口，并且鼓励我们适应和创新。故选B项。 第二节 七选五（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。 （注意：请把答案写在答题纸的相应位置） Patience Is a Virtue In the Paris Olympic Games, Dutch runner Sifan Hassan realized one of the most outstanding achievements in running history. On the biggest stage in sports, Hassan competed in three events — running two rounds of the 5,000-meter run, the 10,000-meter run, and the marathon — over nine days. ____16____ Early in each race, viewers may have counted Hassan out. While some runners took off quickly to claim front-running positions early, Hassan held back and conserved her energy. She waited to release her final charge right when she needed to — at the end of each race, timing things perfectly to secure a medal. Well, what led to her success? ____17____ As a matter of fact, patience is also a feature of a good life beyond sports. Here are some reminders about this often-underappreciated virtue. I used to run by a field in the winter months that had a sign that read, “____18____” I laughed at that sign, positioned on a barren (荒芜的) field. But as spring approached, the day arrived when I would run past the field, and, suddenly, it was no longer barren. It was full of wildflowers of various colors and shapes. The flowers had been there all along, in various stages, from seed to blossom (开花), making progress beneath the dirt. Patience is a lot like a wildflower field. ____19____ But waiting well often involves a lot of determination and unseen work. ____20____ Philosopher Matthew Pianalto calls patience a foundational virtue. He cites a well-known saying that patience is the root and guardian of all the virtues. Stated differently, it is difficult to be loving, courageous, or wise without patience. A. Wildflowers are in progress. B. Ultimately, she secured three medals. C. To outsiders, it can look like inaction. D. Sometimes, patience requires preparation. E. Patience supports many other virtues as well. F. Patience was, of course, one of the major factors. G. Patience is rarely celebrated in a culture that prizes speed. 【答案】16. B 17. F 18. A 19. C 20. E 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要解释了耐心是一种美德的原因和对人们的影响。 【16题详解】 根据上文“In the Paris Olympic Games, Dutch runner Sifan Hassan realized one of the most outstanding achievements in running history. On the biggest stage in sports, Hassan competed in three events — running two rounds of the 5,000-meter run, the 10,000-meter run, and the marathon — over nine days.(在巴黎奥运会上，荷兰运动员哈桑取得了跑步史上最杰出成就之一。在体育的最大舞台上，哈桑参加了三个项目的比赛——两轮5000米跑、10000米跑和马拉松——历时九天)”可知，上文讲述了比赛的过程，本句为本段最后一句，故说明比赛最终的成果。故B选项“最后，她获得了三枚奖牌”符合语境，故选B。 【17题详解】 根据上文“Well, what led to her success?(那么，是什么导致了她的成功？)”可知，上文询问了她成功的原因，并且接下来的段落开头是“As a matter of fact, patience is also a feature of a good life beyond sports.(事实上，除了运动之外，耐心也是美好生活的一个特征)”表明耐心与她的成功有关。故F选项“当然，耐心是主要因素之一”符合语境，故选F。 【18题详解】 根据上文“I used to run by a field in the winter months that had a sign that read(我曾经在冬天的几个月里跑过一块田地，上面写着)”以及下文“I laughed at that sign, positioned on a barren (荒芜的) field. But as spring approached, the day arrived when I would run past the field, and, suddenly, it was no longer barren. It was full of wildflowers of various colors and shapes.(我笑了笑那个牌子，它位于一块贫瘠的田地上。但是随着春天的临近，当我跑过田野的时候，突然间，它不再是贫瘠的了。那里开满了各种颜色和形状的野花)”可知，上下文是关于田野里的一个标志。在后面的文本中，描述了冬天荒芜的田野在春天如何变成了开满野花的地方。故A选项“野花正在生长”符合语境，故选A。 【19题详解】 根据上文“The flowers had been there all along, in various stages, from seed to blossom (开花), making progress beneath the dirt. Patience is a lot like a wildflower field.(这些花一直在那里，从种子到开花，处于不同的阶段，在泥土下生长。耐心很像野花盛开的田野)”以及下文“But waiting well often involves a lot of determination and unseen work.(但是，好好等待往往需要很多决心和看不见的工作)”可知，前一句“耐心很像一片野花田” 将耐心与野花田进行了比较。然后提到 “这些花一直都在那里，处于从种子到开花的不同阶段，在泥土下面生长”，推测本句解释耐心对外人来说可能看起来像是无所作为，但实际上是有进展的。故C选项“在外人看来，这可能是不作为”符合语境，故选C。 【20题详解】 根据本段内容“Philosopher Matthew Pianalto calls patience a foundational virtue. He cites a well-known saying that patience is the root and guardian of all the virtues. Stated differently, it is difficult to be loving, courageous, or wise without patience.(哲学家马修·皮亚纳托称耐心是一种基本的美德。他引用了一句名言：耐心是所有美德的根源和守护者。换句话说，如果没有耐心，就很难有爱心、勇气或智慧)”可知，本句引出耐心与其他美德相关且支撑其他美德的观点。故E选项“耐心也支持许多其他的美德”符合语境，故选E。 第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上的相应位置将该项涂黑。 A kindergarten student River Vandenberg made a fascinating discovery while exploring the west beach of Belle River. Near a jetty (堤), he spotted a ___21___ bottle in the sand. Driven by curiosity, River opened the bottle and found a letter inside. At first, he thought the note was a ___22___ one, but closer inspection revealed it was dated all the way back to 1998. In 1998, fourth-grade students at St. John School in Belle River, Ontario, participated in a project ___23___ by the book Paddle-to-the-Sea. Under the guidance of their teacher, Roland, the students wrote letters about the Great Lakes, sealed (密封) them in plastic bottles, and released them into Lake St. Clair. One such letter was ___24___ by then-student Makenzie Morris. Makenzie Morris, ___25___ by her former teacher and her two children, held the message in the bottle she cast into Lake St. Clair 26 years ago. Seated in the same area where she ___26___ released the bottle, she ___27___ the project vividly, noting the novelty (新奇) of using the school’s computer to type the letters and the ___28___ of sealing the bottles with wax (蜡). She expressed surprise and ___29___ at the letter’s discovery, saying, “It was ____30____ to do something like that, throw something and think maybe someone will find it later.” Retired teacher Roland, who ____31____ the project, was also moved by the bottle’s ____32____ . He reflected on the unexpectedly long-lasting bottles, stating, “For it to survive 26 years without ____33____ , it was a real shock.” This accidental event has not only reconnected a mother with a piece of her childhood but also ____34____ a generational gap within the school community, highlighting the enduring impact of ____35____ projects and the unforeseen connections they can promote over time. 21. A. hidden B. sealed C. broken D. rotten 22. A. previous B. newest C. former D. recent 23. A. discovered B. introduced C. inspired D. founded 24. A. written B. sent C. drawn D. painted 25. A. seized B. guided C. forced D. accompanied 26. A. publicly B. originally C. formally D. occasionally 27. A. recorded B. evaluated C. recalled D. presented 28. A. significance B. influence C. secret D. progress 29. A. affection B. pride C. relief D. delight 30. A. natural B. effective C. impolite D. unforgettable 31. A. monitored B. assessed C. started D. managed 32 A. function B. resurfacing C. recycling D. existence 33. A. calming down B. falling down C. breaking down D. settling down 34. A. bridged B. reflected C. widened D. removed 35. A. historical B. educational C. environmental D. social 【答案】21 B 22. D 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. D 31. C 32. B 33. C 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了一个幼儿园学生在贝勒河西海滩探险时发现了一个26年前的漂流瓶，瓶内装有一封学生时代写的信，这封信重新连接了一位母亲与她童年时期的一段记忆，并在学校社区内弥合了代沟，突显了教育项目的持久影响。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在码头附近，他在沙滩上发现了一个密封的瓶子。A. hidden隐藏的；B. sealed密封的；C. broken破碎的；D. rotten腐烂的。根据下文“Sealed them in plastic bottles”可知，瓶子是密封的。故选B项。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：起初，他认为这张纸条是最近写的，但仔细检查后发现，它的日期可以追溯到1998年。A. previous以前的；B. newest最新的；C. former从前的；D. recent最近的。根据下文“but closer inspection revealed it was dated all the way back to 1998”转折可知，他起初认为纸条是最近写的。故选D项。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：1998年，安大略省贝勒河圣约翰学校的四年级学生参加了一个受《划向大海》一书启发的项目。A. discovered发现；B. introduced介绍；C. inspired启发；D. founded建立。根据下文“Under the guidance of their teacher, Roland, the students wrote letters about the Great Lakes, sealed (密封) them in plastic bottles, and released them into Lake St. Clair”可知，这个项目是受《划向大海》一书启发的。故选C项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：其中一封信是当时的学生麦肯齐·莫里斯写的。A. written写；B. sent发送；C. drawn画；D. painted绘画。根据上文“the students wrote letters about the Great Lakes”可知，信是由当时的学生Makenzie Morris写的。故选A项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：麦肯齐·莫里斯在她的前老师和两个孩子的陪同下，拿着她26年前扔进圣克莱尔湖的瓶子里的信。A. seized抓住；B. guided指导；C. forced强迫；D. accompanied陪伴。根据下文“by her former teacher and her two children”可知，麦肯齐·莫里斯是在她的前老师和两个孩子的陪同下，accompanied by表示“由……陪同”。故选D项。 【26题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：她坐在最初放瓶子的地方，生动地回忆起这个项目，注意到用学校的电脑打这些信的新奇，以及用蜡封瓶子的意义。A. publicly公开地；B. originally最初地；C. formally正式地；D. occasionally偶尔地。根据上文“Seated in the same area”可知，她坐在最初放瓶子的地方。故选B项。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. recorded记录；B. evaluated评估；C. recalled回忆；D. presented呈现。根据下文“the project vividly”可知，她生动地回忆起这个项目。故选C项。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. significance意义；B. influence影响；C. secret秘密；D. progress进步。根据上文“noting the novelty (新奇) of using the school’s computer to type the letters”可知，此处是在描述她对这个项目的回忆，包括用蜡封瓶子的意义。故选A项。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她对这封信的发现感到惊讶和高兴，她说:“做这样的事情是很难忘的，扔下一些东西，想着也许以后有人会发现它。”A. affection喜爱；B. pride骄傲；C. relief宽慰；D. delight高兴。根据上文and连接的并列名词“surprise”以及下文“at the letter's discovery”可知，她对这封信的发现感到高兴。故选D项。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. natural自然的；B. effective有效的；C. impolite不礼貌的；D. unforgettable难忘的。根据下文“throw something and think maybe someone will find it later”可知，她认为做这样的事情是很难忘的。故选D项。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：退休教师罗兰也因瓶子的再次出现而感动，他启动了这个项目。A. monitored监控；B. assessed评估；C. started开始，启动；D. managed管理。根据上文“Under the guidance of their teacher, Roland”可知，罗兰启动了这个项目。故选C项。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. function功能；B. resurfacing再次出现；C. recycling回收利用；D. existence存在。根据上文“a fascinating discovery while exploring the west beach of Belle River”可知，瓶子再次出现了。故选B项。 【33题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：它能存活26年而不损坏，这真是一个令人震惊的事实。A. calming down平静下来；B. falling down倒下；C. breaking down损坏；D. settling down定居。根据上文“For it to survive 26 years without”以及下文“it was a real shock”可知，瓶子能存活26年而没损坏。故选C项。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这一意外事件不仅让一位母亲重新连接起了她童年的记忆，还在学校社区内弥合了代沟，突显了教育项目的持久影响以及它们随着时间的推移所能促进的意想不到的联系。A. bridged弥合；B. reflected反映；C. widened加宽；D. removed移除。根据下文“a generational gap within the school community”可知，这一意外事件在学校社区内弥合了代沟，bridge a gap 为固定搭配，意为“弥合了代沟，弥合了代际差距”，符合语境。故选A项。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. historical历史的；B. educational教育的；C. environmental环境的；D. social社会的。根据上文“Under the guidance of their teacher, Roland, the students wrote letters about the Great Lakes, sealed (密封) them in plastic bottles, and released them into Lake St. Clair”可知，这是一个教育项目。故选B项。 第二节：语法填空（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。 Mirriam Wambui, a 13-year-old student, speaks Chinese with the confidence of an experienced linguist (语言学家) despite ___36___ (have) only two years of exposure to the language. She won the national title in the Chinese Bridge competition in Kenya, ranked sixth in Africa, and placed in the top 30 globally at the 17th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students ___37___ (hold) in China’s Tianjin in late October. “I was ___38___ (excite) to be announced the winner during the Chinese Bridge Kenya edition competition,” Mirriam says. Her journey with the Chinese language began through her eldest brother, ___39___ traveled to China in 2015 to pursue a master’s degree in Chinese. When he returned to visit their family in Nairobi in 2019, Mirriam was attracted by his ___40___ (fluent) in Chinese. So she signed up ___41___ Chinese language classes at her junior secondary school two years ago. In October, she won a laptop and a ___42___ (full) sponsored two-week trip to China at the competition at Kenyatta University. Her success has inspired other students at her school ___43___ (take) up Chinese. Kenyatta University, in partnership with Shandong Normal University, hosts the Chinese Bridge competition for high school students in Kenya. Through this partnership, over 300 Kenyan students ___44___ (travel) to China so far. “I want to become ____45____ ambassador in the future and learn more about Chinese language and culture,” says Mirriam. 【答案】36. having 37. held 38. excited 39. who 40. fluency 41. for 42. fully 43. to take 44. have traveled##have travelled 45. an 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍13岁的肯尼亚学生米丽亚姆·瓦姆布伊激发了肯尼亚学生学习汉语的热情。 【36题详解】 考查动名词。句意：13岁的学生米里亚姆·瓦姆布虽然只接触过两年中文，但她说中文时却像一位经验丰富的语言学家一样自信。作介词despite的宾语，应用动名词。故填having。 【37题详解】 考查过去分词。句意：她在肯尼亚“汉语桥”比赛中获得全国冠军，在非洲排名第六，并于10月下旬在中国天津举行的第17届“汉语桥”外国中学生中文比赛中获得全球前30名。hold与所修饰名词Competition之间为动宾关系，应用过去分词作定语。故填held。 【38题详解】 考查形容词。句意：米里亚姆说：“我很高兴在肯尼亚版汉语桥比赛中被宣布为获胜者。”修饰主语I，应用形容词作表语。修饰人，用-ed形式形容词。excited意为“感到兴奋的；感到激动的”。故填excited。 【39题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：她的中文之旅始于她的大哥，他于2015年前往中国攻读中文硕士学位。指代先行词her eldest brother且在从句中作主语，应用关系代词who引导非限制性定语从句。故填who。 【40题详解】 考查名词。句意：2019年，当他回到内罗毕看望他们的家人时，米里亚姆被他流利的中文所吸引。形容词性物主代词his后接名词，名词fluency，意为“流利；熟练”。故填fluency。 【41题详解】 考查介词。句意：因此，两年前，她在初中报名参加了汉语课程。sign up for报名参加。故填for。 【42题详解】 考查副词。句意：去年10月，她在肯雅塔大学的比赛中赢得了一台笔记本电脑和一次全额赞助的两周中国之旅。修饰过去分词sponsored，应用副词形式。故填fully。 【43题详解】 考查不定式。句意：她的成功激励了她学校的其他学生学习中文。inspire sb. to do sth.鼓舞某人做某事。故填to take。 【44题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：通过这一伙伴关系，迄今已有300多名肯尼亚学生访问中国。根据时间状语so far可知，谓语动词应用现在完成时。故填have traveled/ have travelled。 【45题详解】 考查冠词。句意：米里亚姆说：“我将来想成为一名大使，更多地了解中国语言和文化。”名词ambassador为元音开头，表泛指。故填an。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节：应用文写作（满分15分） 46. 最近全国部分高中学校掀起双休热潮，人们对此褒贬不一。请你以“Should we have two-day weekends off?”为题，根据以下要点进行论述。要点： 1.双休的好处； 2.双休的坏处； 3.你的看法。 注意：1. 词数80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Should we have two-day weekends off? Recently, some high schools have started to offer two-day weekends, which has sparked heated debate. First, two-day weekends have benefits. Students can relax and reduce stress after busy school days. They also have more time to spend with family or pursue personal interests, such as reading or sports. However, there are drawbacks. With fewer days for study, some students might fall behind if they fail to manage their time well. Additionally, long weekends could lead to procrastination, making it harder to catch up on schoolwork. In my opinion, two-day weekends can be beneficial if students plan their time wisely. By balancing rest and study, they can refresh their minds and improve productivity. In conclusion, while two-day weekends have pros and cons, their success depends on personal discipline and effective time management. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于议论文。要求考生以“Should we have two-day weekends off?”为题，说明双休的好处、双休的坏处以及自己看法。 【详解】1.词汇积累 有益的：beneficial→rewarding 导致：lead to→contribute to 此外：additionally→besides 总之：in conclusion→all in all 2.句式拓展 合并简单句 原句：Students can relax and reduce stress after busy school days. They also have more time to spend with family or pursue personal interests, such as reading or sports.  拓展句：Not only can students relax and reduce stress after busy school days, but also have more time to spend with family or pursue personal interests, such as reading or sports.  【点睛】【高分句型1】Additionally, long weekends could lead to procrastination, making it harder to catch up on schoolwork.（运用了现在分词作状语） 【高分句型2】In conclusion, while two-day weekends have pros and cons, their success depends on personal discipline and effective time management.（运用了while引导让步状语从句） 第二节 读后续写（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。 Unexpected Hike It was a sunny weekend, and a group of high-school students from Class 10, led by their enthusiastic teacher Mr. Brown, set out for a hiking trip in the nearby mountains. Among them were Alex, a curious and adventurous boy, and his reserved but intelligent classmate, Maya. Everyone was in high spirits, chatting and laughing as they walked along the well-marked trail. As they hiked deeper into the mountains, the beautiful scenery around them was breathtaking. Lush green trees towered above, and colorful wildflowers dotted the path. The students stopped occasionally to take pictures, trying to capture the beauty of nature. Alex, always eager to explore, would run ahead a little, then wait impatiently for the rest of the group. After a few hours of hiking, they reached a fork in the trail. Mr. Brown, checking the map, told the students that the left path would lead them to a magnificent waterfall, while the right one would take them back to the starting point. Most of the students voted to go left and see the waterfall. However, Maya, who had been quietly observing the weather, noticed some dark clouds gathering in the distance. She worried that a storm might be approaching and suggested they return. But her voice was drowned out by the excited chatter of her classmates, and they decided to continue on the left path. As they got closer to the waterfall, the sound of rushing water grew louder. Just as they were about to reach their destination, large raindrops began to fall. In no time, it turned into a heavy downpour. The path, which was muddy to begin with, became slippery and dangerous. The students huddled together, not knowing what to do next. Mr. Brown tried to keep everyone calm, but the situation was getting out of control. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Alex, who was usually so fearless, now started to feel a bit scared. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Suddenly, Maya remembered something she had learned in a survival course. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Alex, who was usually so feeless, now started to feel a bit scared. The heavy rain made visibility poor, and the strong wind was making the trees sway dangerously. His classmates were also looking around anxiously, their excited expressions replaced by worry. Mr. Brown was trying his best to shield the students from the rain with his coat, but it was of little use. Alex’s teeth chattered as he thought about the possible consequences of getting stuck in this storm. He regretted not listening to Maya’s advice earlier. The path was getting more and more difficult to navigate, with mud making it easy to slip and fall. Some students were on the verge of crying, and the group’s morale was at an all-time low. Suddenly, Maya remembered something she had learned in a survival course. She quickly scanned the area around them and spotted a large overhanging rock not far away. Shouting to get everyone’s attention, she said, “Follow me! We can take shelter under that rock.” Mr. Brown immediately agreed and helped the students move towards the rock. Once they were all safely under the overhang, they were out of the direct rain. Maya then suggested they use some dry leaves and twigs they could find nearby to start a small fire to keep warm. The students, now full of hope, started collecting the materials. With a little effort, they managed to start a fire, and the warm glow gradually lifted their spirits. They waited for the storm to pass, grateful for Maya’s quick thinking and knowledge. 【解析】 【导语】本文以一次徒步旅行展开，一群高中生在老师带领下进山，到岔路时多数人不顾Maya提醒选去瀑布的路，快到目的地时突降暴雨，情况失控。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“平时无所畏惧的亚历克斯，现在开始感到有点害怕了。”可知，第一段可描写恶劣的天气状况让大家陷入困境，亚历克斯后悔没听玛雅的建议，大家士气低落。 ②由第二段首句内容“突然，玛雅想起了她在生存课程中学到的一些东西。”可知，第二段可描写玛雅利用所学知识找到避雨处，还提议生火取暖，大家重新燃起希望。 2. 续写线索：亚历克斯害怕——情况艰难——玛雅想起办法——找到避雨处——生火取暖 3. 词汇激活： 行为类 ①遮挡：shield/shelter ②建议：suggest/advise ③收集：collect/gather 情绪类 ①焦虑：anxiously/nervously ②充满希望：full of hope/hopeful ③感激的：grateful/thankful 【点睛】[高分句型1] His classmates were also looking around anxiously, their excited expressions replaced by worry.(运用了独立主格结构作伴随状语) [高分句型2] Alex’s teeth chattered as he thought about the possible consequences of getting stuck in this storm.(运用了从属连词as引导时间状语从句) [高分句型3] Once they were all safely under the overhang, they were out of the direct rain.(运用了从属连词once引导时间状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024-2025 学年度第二学期期中考试 高二英语试题 注意：时间：120分钟；总分150分 注意事项：本套试卷共四部分；时间120分钟；满分150分 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间，将你的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都将有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. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In the bedroom. B. In the living room. C. In the kitchen. 2. What does the man offer to do for the woman? A. Drive her to the airport. B. Take a message for her. C. Introduce a client to her. 3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Classmates. C. Teacher and parent. 4. How much should the man pay? A. $6. B. $10. C. $16. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A speech. B. A video. C. A person. 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。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What time is it now? A. 9:50p. m. B. 10:00p. m. C. 11:00 p. m. 7. Why does the woman want to stay up late? A. To deal with work. B. To follow a TV series. C. To check her phone. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What day is it today? A. Friday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday. 9. What did the speakers miss last month? A. A concert. B. An exhibition. C. A talk show. 10. What will the speakers do this evening? A. Go to a party. B. See a movie. C. Dine out. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What did the man do just now? A. He read a message. B. He called Nancy. C. He went to the parking lot. 12 Where did Nancy start her education? A. In the suburb. B. In the countryside. C. In the city center. 13. What did Nancy major in? A. Economics. B. History. C. Music. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. When did the man join the company? A. Six years ago. B. A year ago. C. Half a year ago. 15. What does the man ask the woman about? A. The pay rise. B. The overtime. C. The work atmosphere. 16. What does the man think of his job? A. Boring. B. Worrying. C. Satisfying. 17 Who will go to the USA with the man? A. Dylan. B. Linda. C. Mona. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. In which aspect do people feel threatened by Spot? A. Property safety. B. Privacy. C. Job-hunting. 19. What did the New York Police Department do to Spot? A. They painted it green. B. They got it charged. C. They changed its name. 20. What is Jongwook Kim's attitude towards police robots working with the public? A. Supportive. B. Indifferent. C. Disapproving. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上相应位置将该项涂黑。 A If you enjoy having some luxury during your diving holiday, then the private Open Water Diving Course suits perfectly, with only you or your chosen group of family or friends. It can be completed in as short as 3 days with prior PADI (专业潜水教练协会) e-Learning or 4 days if you prefer to learn the diving theory here. On these courses we can give individual attention to each student. You don't have to worry about holding up the other people if you are slightly nervous as we can move at a slower pace. The PADI Open Water Diver course provides the very best way to see the natural wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. This international recognized PADI course will upon completion, qualify you to dive to as deep as18 meters with a partner. Learn in style With some of the best diving facilities in Queensland, you will be taken out on Poseidon or Calypso, fashionable and fast catamarans (双体船), to the Outer Great Barrier Reef, but only after skills training in our shallow Port Douglas pool. Course length This is a 3-day course with prior PADI e-Learning. 8:45 — 16:30 for the first pool day 7:45 — 16:30 for the last 2 days on the catamarans What does the course involve? This exciting course involves pool dives, skills training, theory and fully 2 days diving out on the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Requirements Minimum 12 years of age and able to swim. A diving medical examination is required by Australian law. Asthma (哮喘) and other medical conditions will prevent you from diving. To avoid disappointment, we suggest that this medical examination be done before the beginning of the course. If you can't get it done before the course, we may be able to arrange your medical examination for you on day 1 of the course. The cost is $66and is payable direct to the doctor. $1,300 per person (no group discounts available) The price includes full equipment hire, certification fee, personal tuition and 2 days high speed catamaran trip to the Outer Great Barrier Reef on Poseidon or Calypso (paid lunch provided). 1. What do we know about the private Open Water Diving Course? A. It is very expensive. B. It has no certification fee. C. It can qualify you to dive to 18 meters by yourself. D. It is only suitable for a big family. 2. If you and your parents choose the private Open Water Diving Course, how much will you pay in total? A. $1,300. B. $2,600. C. $2,400. D. $3,900. 3. If you apply for the course, which of the following is NOT required? A. You must be 12 years old at least. B. You must know Australian laws. C. You are able to swim. D. You don't have Asthma. B Two years ago, my son sat me down for a talk. “Mom, it’s time,” he said. “Hear me out: It’s time we got actual TV. And you need an iPhone.” This funny conversation two years ago marked a change in our relationship. Perhaps for the first time I began to really listen to John’s opinion about our home technology. Since his reasoning was sound and his suggestions were within budget, I took his advice and was pleasantly surprised with the results. I’d known for a while that my son understands technology better than I do. On airplanes, he grabbed my phone to put it in airplane mode. He wired the speakers in our house. After something was stolen from our front yard, he picked out, set up, and now monitors our security camera. When my computer died, I took him shopping with me. He has a busy social life, with skateboarding, basketball, and online gaming. I see our time together reducing and our shared interests shrinking. That’s why I jumped at the chance when a friend mentioned writing technology reviews. When I presented the idea to my teen, he immediately accepted. It’s changed our relationship in surprising ways. Where he used to get annoyed quickly at my technical ignorance, he’s learned to be more patient and explain things to me in a way that I can convey to an equally unknowing audience. The parent- child dynamic is not only changed; it’s even slightly reversed (颠倒). He’s leading me. I’m asking him for help and advice. My son has risen to the occasion. He’s taking it seriously, and to watch him mature in this way is an honor. As someone not much of a reader, he now searches instruction booklets. Without any prompting, he’s even emailed and called — yes, made an actual phone call — to customer service or tech support when products weren’t working as expected. I never imagined being a tech reviewer, but it’s proved to be a valuable way to learn from, work with, and enjoy time with my teen. 4. What did the author think of her son’s advice? A. Worthless. B. Incomplete. C. Funny. D. Practical. 5. What does the author say about her son in Paragraph 3? A He is skilled at technology. B. He leads a very busy life. C. He tries to make peace with her. D. He helps with housework. 6. Why did the author accept writing technology review s eagerly? A. To make more money to support the family. B. To keep a close relationship with her son. C. To learn more about modern technology. D. To get some products for free. 7. What made the author feel honored? A. Her son’s patience to explain technical things. B. Her son’s control of the parent-child dynamic. C. Her son’s careful attitude towards the reviews. D. Her son’s rich knowledge of technical terms. C “Can you finish the work by the end of the day?” This question might cause anxiety for many employees. However, recent research indicates that shorter deadlines can actually help some individuals to complete tasks more efficiently and perceive their workload as less frightening. In a study focused on retirement planning, volunteers completed a brief online survey under two different deadline conditions. One group had seven days to finish the survey, while the other was given 14 days. The researchers discovered that those facing the longer deadline often viewed the task as more difficult. Although participants with the extended deadline initially invested more time and resources, they were also more likely to procrastinate and less likely to complete the assignment compared to those with shorter deadlines. Recognizing that people frequently deal with multiple deadlines, researchers explored how individuals manage various tasks at the same time. The findings found a mental tendency: individuals often delay important tasks in favor of urgent but less significant ones. For example, many delay routine medical check-ups crucial for health in favor of rushing to a store for a limited-time sale. This occurs because important tasks feel more complex and distant, while urgent tasks provide immediate satisfaction. These patterns have significant results for managers and others involved in setting deadlines, Understanding these mental processes can help find strategies to enhance task completion rates. Short deadlines for urgent tasks tend to draw attention more effectively, leading to higher completion rates and reduced procrastination. On the other hand, longer deadlines can lead to excessive careful thought or distraction, resulting in incomplete work. However, it’s essential to recognize that longer deadlines may still be necessary for complex tasks particularly when external factors, such as resource availability or cooperation, require additional time for proper completion. In such cases, a balanced approach is crucial: setting realistic deadlines that account for both urgency and complexity can lead to improved outcomes. By recognizing the minor differences of human motivation, individuals and organizations can develop effective strategies for task management. 8. What does the underlined word “procrastinate” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Finish quickly. B. Put off. C. Start early. D. Do carefully. 9. Why do people tend to delay important tasks for urgent ones? A. Urgent tasks offer instant rewards. B. Urgent tasks are more complicated. C. Important tasks are less challenging. D. Important tasks need multi-tasking. 10. How should managers set proper deadlines to improve outcomes? A. Set all tasks with shorter deadlines. B. Prioritize resources and cooperation. C. Balance task urgency and complexity. D. Extend deadlines for significant tasks. 11. What can be the best title for the text? A. The Role of Urgency in Task Completion B. Strategies for Managing Various Deadlines C. Influences of Delay on Work Quality D. The Power of Deadlines in Task Management D In Hangzhou’s Linping District, a friendly AI assistant named “Little Rainbow” is quietly changing how citizens interact with the government. Powered by DeepSeek-R1, an advanced Chinese AI model, this system handles over 1,000 daily inquiries — from explaining policies to guiding paperwork — with 95% accuracy. Imagine needing to apply for a student scholarship but feeling lost in complicated rules. With “Little Rainbow”, citizens simply ask questions in natural language, like chatting with a friend. The AI instantly analyzes policies, provides step-by-step guidance, and even fills out forms automatically. For elderly people unfamiliar with smartphones, it offers voice-based assistance, such as helping them manage health code systems during the pandemic. This “one-stop service” saves time and reduces confusion, making government services more accessible. “Little Rainbow” relies on two key technologies: natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning. The NLP allows it to understand various questions-whether typed or spoken. Meanwhile, its machine learning algorithms (算法) improve through real-world interactions. For example, if a user asks, “How do I report a broken streetlight?” the system not only answers but also learns to predict similar requests in the future. To ensure reliability, engineers trained the AI using thousands of real cases, covering topics from tax payments to school admissions. Surprisingly, the system can even detect emotional tones in messages. When a user writes, “I’m frustrated with this process!”, “Little Rainbow” responds with patience and extra clear explanations. Hangzhou’s “Little Rainbow” is more than a convenience — it’s a window into an AI-driven world. As this technology spreads, it challenges us to adapt, innovate, and think critically about its impact. For young learners, understanding AI isn’t just about coding; it’s about shaping a future where technology serves humanity’s best interests. 12. What is “Little Rainbow”? A. An AI handling public inquiries. B. An AI replacing office workers. C. A tool developing new algorithms. D. A tool analyzing user data trends. 13. How does “Little Rainbow” assist users who express frustration? A. By simplifying smartphone functions for the elderly. B. By transferring them to human operators immediately. C. By automatically completing forms without user input. D. By recognizing emotions and offering clearer guidance. 14. What should we learn about AI? A. AI could replace human labor. B. Coding is essential. C. Emotion detection matters most. D. Shape AI for human benefit. 15. What is the author’s attitude toward AI systems like “Little Rainbow”? A. Unclear. B. Approving. C. Doubtful. D. Critical. 第二节 七选五（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。 （注意：请把答案写在答题纸的相应位置） Patience Is a Virtue In the Paris Olympic Games, Dutch runner Sifan Hassan realized one of the most outstanding achievements in running history. On the biggest stage in sports, Hassan competed in three events — running two rounds of the 5,000-meter run, the 10,000-meter run, and the marathon — over nine days. ____16____ Early in each race, viewers may have counted Hassan out. While some runners took off quickly to claim front-running positions early, Hassan held back and conserved her energy. She waited to release her final charge right when she needed to — at the end of each race, timing things perfectly to secure a medal. Well, what led to her success? ____17____ As a matter of fact, patience is also a feature of a good life beyond sports. Here are some reminders about this often-underappreciated virtue. I used to run by a field in the winter months that had a sign that read, “____18____” I laughed at that sign, positioned on a barren (荒芜的) field. But as spring approached, the day arrived when I would run past the field, and, suddenly, it was no longer barren. It was full of wildflowers of various colors and shapes. The flowers had been there all along, in various stages, from seed to blossom (开花), making progress beneath the dirt. Patience is a lot like a wildflower field. ____19____ But waiting well often involves a lot of determination and unseen work. ____20____ Philosopher Matthew Pianalto calls patience a foundational virtue. He cites a well-known saying that patience is the root and guardian of all the virtues. Stated differently, it is difficult to be loving, courageous, or wise without patience. A. Wildflowers are in progress. B. Ultimately, she secured three medals. C. To outsiders, it can look like inaction. D. Sometimes, patience requires preparation. E. Patience supports many other virtues as well. F. Patience was, of course, one of the major factors. G. Patience is rarely celebrated in a culture that prizes speed. 第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上的相应位置将该项涂黑。 A kindergarten student River Vandenberg made a fascinating discovery while exploring the west beach of Belle River. Near a jetty (堤), he spotted a ___21___ bottle in the sand. Driven by curiosity, River opened the bottle and found a letter inside. At first, he thought the note was a ___22___ one, but closer inspection revealed it was dated all the way back to 1998. In 1998, fourth-grade students at St. John School in Belle River, Ontario, participated in a project ___23___ by the book Paddle-to-the-Sea. Under the guidance of their teacher, Roland, the students wrote letters about the Great Lakes, sealed (密封) them in plastic bottles, and released them into Lake St. Clair. One such letter was ___24___ by then-student Makenzie Morris. Makenzie Morris, ___25___ by her former teacher and her two children, held the message in the bottle she cast into Lake St. Clair 26 years ago. Seated in the same area where she ___26___ released the bottle, she ___27___ the project vividly, noting the novelty (新奇) of using the school’s computer to type the letters and the ___28___ of sealing the bottles with wax (蜡). She expressed surprise and ___29___ at the letter’s discovery, saying, “It was ____30____ to do something like that, throw something and think maybe someone will find it later.” Retired teacher Roland, who ____31____ the project, was also moved by the bottle’s ____32____ . He reflected on the unexpectedly long-lasting bottles, stating, “For it to survive 26 years without ____33____ , it was a real shock.” This accidental event has not only reconnected a mother with a piece of her childhood but also ____34____ a generational gap within the school community, highlighting the enduring impact of ____35____ projects and the unforeseen connections they can promote over time. 21. A. hidden B. sealed C. broken D. rotten 22. A. previous B. newest C. former D. recent 23. A. discovered B. introduced C. inspired D. founded 24. A. written B. sent C. drawn D. painted 25. A. seized B. guided C. forced D. accompanied 26. A. publicly B. originally C. formally D. occasionally 27. A. recorded B. evaluated C. recalled D. presented 28. A. significance B. influence C. secret D. progress 29. A. affection B. pride C. relief D. delight 30. A. natural B. effective C. impolite D. unforgettable 31. A. monitored B. assessed C. started D. managed 32. A. function B. resurfacing C. recycling D. existence 33. A. calming down B. falling down C. breaking down D. settling down 34. A. bridged B. reflected C. widened D. removed 35. A. historical B. educational C. environmental D. social 第二节：语法填空（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。 Mirriam Wambui, a 13-year-old student, speaks Chinese with the confidence of an experienced linguist (语言学家) despite ___36___ (have) only two years of exposure to the language. She won the national title in the Chinese Bridge competition in Kenya, ranked sixth in Africa, and placed in the top 30 globally at the 17th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students ___37___ (hold) in China’s Tianjin in late October. “I was ___38___ (excite) to be announced the winner during the Chinese Bridge Kenya edition competition,” Mirriam says. Her journey with the Chinese language began through her eldest brother, ___39___ traveled to China in 2015 to pursue a master’s degree in Chinese. When he returned to visit their family in Nairobi in 2019, Mirriam was attracted by his ___40___ (fluent) in Chinese. So she signed up ___41___ Chinese language classes at her junior secondary school two years ago. In October, she won a laptop and a ___42___ (full) sponsored two-week trip to China at the competition at Kenyatta University. Her success has inspired other students at her school ___43___ (take) up Chinese. Kenyatta University, in partnership with Shandong Normal University, hosts the Chinese Bridge competition for high school students in Kenya. Through this partnership, over 300 Kenyan students ___44___ (travel) to China so far. “I want to become ____45____ ambassador in the future and learn more about Chinese language and culture,” says Mirriam. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节：应用文写作（满分15分） 46. 最近全国部分高中学校掀起双休热潮，人们对此褒贬不一。请你以“Should we have two-day weekends off?”为题，根据以下要点进行论述。要点： 1.双休的好处； 2.双休的坏处； 3.你的看法。 注意：1. 词数80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 读后续写（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。 Unexpected Hike It was a sunny weekend, and a group of high-school students from Class 10, led by their enthusiastic teacher Mr. Brown, set out for a hiking trip in the nearby mountains. Among them were Alex, a curious and adventurous boy, and his reserved but intelligent classmate, Maya. Everyone was in high spirits, chatting and laughing as they walked along the well-marked trail. As they hiked deeper into the mountains the beautiful scenery around them was breathtaking. Lush green trees towered above, and colorful wildflowers dotted the path. The students stopped occasionally to take pictures, trying to capture the beauty of nature. Alex, always eager to explore, would run ahead a little, then wait impatiently for the rest of the group. After a few hours of hiking, they reached a fork in the trail. Mr. Brown, checking the map, told the students that the left path would lead them to a magnificent waterfall, while the right one would take them back to the starting point. Most of the students voted to go left and see the waterfall. However, Maya, who had been quietly observing the weather, noticed some dark clouds gathering in the distance. She worried that a storm might be approaching and suggested they return. But her voice was drowned out by the excited chatter of her classmates, and they decided to continue on the left path. As they got closer to the waterfall, the sound of rushing water grew louder. Just as they were about to reach their destination, large raindrops began to fall. In no time, it turned into a heavy downpour. The path, which was muddy to begin with, became slippery and dangerous. The students huddled together, not knowing what to do next. Mr. Brown tried to keep everyone calm, but the situation was getting out of control. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Alex, who was usually so fearless, now started to feel a bit scared. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Suddenly, Maya remembered something she had learned in a survival course. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$