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2024——2025学年度下学期期中考试 高二英语试题 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。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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the woman do? A. Arrange an art project for Jane. B. Take Jane to her father. C. Pick up Jane from kindergarten. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the weather probably like? A. Wet. B. Cool. C. Hot. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What would the woman mainly do in Africa? A. Start a business. B. Take a tour. C. See relatives. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. At the man’s home. B. In a classroom. C. On a football field. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the man doing? A. Planting something. B. Digging out the seed. C. Examining the soil. 第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What is the last stop of the No. 22 bus? A. The train station. B. The shopping center. C. The museum. 7. What will the man probably do next? A. Take the No. 22 bus instead. B. Catch the No. 42 bus. C. Wait for the No. 96 bus. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. How is the woman related to the man? A. His doctor. B. His coach. C. His family member. 9. How is the man feeling? A. A bit anxious. B. Much relieved. C. Very tired. 10. What caused the injury to the man’s shoulder? A. Playing tennis. B. Being a golfer. C. Doing too much housework. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. Where is Suzy from? A. The UK. B. China C. Switzerland. 12. What does Suzy say about her father? A. He has a sweet tooth. B. He is a painter. C. He enjoys traveling around the world. 13. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Maintaining the relationship. B. Making a travel plan. C. Buying gifts. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. What did the man ask the woman to do at first? A. Confirm a meeting for him. B. Have dinner with him. C. Prepare something for him to eat. 15. What is the chef’s nationality? A. Indian. B. German. C. French. 16. What will the woman do for the man next? A. Book a hotel for him. B. Introduce a chef to him. C. Call a cab for him. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. What is the speaker probably? A. A tour leader. B. An artist. C. A history teacher. 18. Which part does the speaker suggest exploring first? A. The Gallery of Classic Art. B. The Gallery of Modern Art. C. The Gallery of Sculpture. 19. What does the speaker particularly recommend the listeners to see? A. Ancient coins. B. French modern art. C. Classic paintings. 20. When will the listeners meet in the hall? A. At 3:00 p.m. B. At 4:00 p.m. C. At 11:00 a.m. 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、 C和D）中，选出最佳选项。 A TOWN OF MIDDLEBOROUGH RUBBISH / RECYCLE INFORMATION RUBBISH COLLECTION CURBSIDE（路边回收） Your household rubbish is collected weekly on your regular collection day. All residents using rubbish barrels must have covers on them to prevent rain / snow water buildup inside. Please note the following list of items that will NOT be picked up by the Sanitation Division： ● Medical Waste or Mercury-Call Health Department at 508-946-2408 ● Containers with sharp edges or bottoms. ● Metals, furniture or building materials. ● Recyclable material. RECYCLE COLLECTION CURBSIDE Your recyclables will be collected every other week on your regular collection day. Failure to put your recyclables out on the assigned day causes "double pick-up". Please help us to keep costs down. Items for curbside collection： ● Newspapers and magazines ● Cardboard-Cereal Boxes, Pasta Boxes, Shoe Boxes, Etc. ● Cans and plastics（NO CHILDREN'S TOYS） ● Clear and colored glass（only brown & green） How to prepare items for curbside collection： ● Paper Products — please wrap them in plastic grocery bags to protect from rain and wind. ● Cans, plastics and clear and colored glass — CLEAN. *All rubbish / recyclables must be out at curbside by 7：00 a.m. on your regular scheduled collection day. 21. How often is household rubbish collected in the town？ A. Every day. B. Every other day. C. Every week. D. Every other week. 22 Which of the following recyclables will be collected？ A. An overdue journal. B. An old smartphone. C A plastic toy truck. D. A yellow drinking glass. 23. What should the residents do when they dump their recyclables？ A. They should try to keep the pick-up costs down. B. They should have them all cleaned before dumping. C. They should dump them by 7：00 a.m. beside their houses. D. They should have paper products covered in plastic bags. B I was sitting at my kitchen table the other day with a pen, notebook, calculator and a pile of bills. I was doing my monthly budget. There were bills for electric water, rent, insurance, the car payment, the phone bill, and the cable bill. Plus money needed to be set aside for food, gas, clothes and hopefully a little left over to save for those unexpected bills that always seemed to show up. When I was done, I shook my head, closed my eyes and thought of a time long ago when I would regularly get treasures. When I was a boy, we lived across the road from Camp Caesar. It held week long camps all through the summer and my grandma who I lovingly called “Nanny” worked in her big kitchen. I remember slipping there getting a smile, a hug, a kiss and a hot roll from Nanny. Then she would always take deep in her pockets and pull out a treasure, a shiny quarter. She would give it to me and I would run down the hill to either get an ice cold can of coke from the pop machine or I would head to the camp’s swimming pool where I could buy a warm cup of cherry coke for 15 cents and a tiny 10 cent bag of chips from a stand. I took my time because it was always a big decision. It was nice too feeling so rich for a few minutes. Looking back now I can see that the real treasure was not the quarter at all. It was the love with which Nanny gave it to me. I would have still visited her at work every day if I had never gotten a single quarter. It was her smile, hugs, and kisses that were priceless in my heart then and now. The old saying is true, “With your work you can make a living, but it is with your love that you make a life.” You can always welcome love into your heart, soul and mind. And you can always share your love with others. It is that one treasure that lasts forever. 24. According to Paragraph 1, what was the author trying to figure out? A. Where to get treasures. B. What food and supplies to buy. C. How to sort out these bills at hand. D. How to balance the money available. 25. What does the underlined word “roll” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A. A kind of bread B. A kind of act. C. A sound. D. A greeting. 26. Which of the following best describes Nanny? A. Considerate. B. Generous. C. Affectionate. D. Enthusiastic. 27. Why does the author mention the old saying in the last Paragraph? A. To change people’s heart and soul. B. To show what we should value in life. C. To explain work and love can make a life. D. To advise more love and sharing in childhood. C How good are we at predicting what people will do? What magazine will they buy, what music will they download, or what shoes will they choose for a party? Probably not nearly as good as we think. When it comes to human behavior, the brain is shown to have two different ways of thinking. So it doesn’t matter how old you are or how confident you are feeling. It’s all about what mood the brain is in! A common thought process is the automatic and fast way which helps us to react quickly in dangerous situations. This is known as system 1 and dates back to the prehistoric (史前的) times when people lived with a natural awareness of the dangers around them — bad weather, falling rocks and trees, and threatening animals. Nowadays we still have the ability to react so rapidly and naturally to situations that it can feel like you’re not thinking at all. Have you ever found yourself giving in to temptation (诱惑) and unable to say “no” to buying that new jacket in the window? This is because system 1 is in control — a human characteristic which the world of advertising likes to make the most of! System 2 is the opposite. It’s a slow thought process that requires us to pay attention and concentrate. This way of thinking helps us to make sensible long-term decisions like choosing which university to study at, or what type of car to buy. The problem is that system 2 often starts to feel boring and so system 1 takes over. How often have you put down your homework or put off doing important jobs to go on Facebook or watch a TV soap? We like to think that we go through life mainly using system 2. However, sometimes it’s system 1 that makes the right decision but system 2 that gets it wrong. For example, sports teams put a lot of effort into a game plan, but often it’s the unconscious (无意识的) human wish to do something differently that often leads to an unexpected win. This can also lead to the common mistaken idea that your successful decisions show your skill and talent, when in fact they are just luck. Perhaps one day scientists will be able to predict what decisions people will make by measuring brain activity. In one study, volunteers were monitored with brain-scanning equipment. They were asked to press either a left or a right button whenever they wanted. The researchers found they could predict which button the volunteers would press up to seven seconds before it happened — your brain seems to know what it will do before you do! Some scientists say our brains are just machines and we are not really in control of what’s going on. Let’s hope they’re wrong! It’s one thing to be able to tell which of two buttons a person will press, but I don’t like the idea that science could one day tell me what decisions I will make in my life before I’ve even had the chance to make them! 28. In which case is system 1 more likely to be in control? A. When you choose a university. B. When you plan a birthday party. C. When you prepare for a performance. D. When you buy a jacket in the window. 29. Why is the example of sports teams mentioned in Paragraph 4? A. To show system 1 sometimes makes the right decision. B. To show system 2 usually makes the wrong decision. C. To show we go through life mainly using system 2. D. To show people are more willing to use system 1. 30. How does the author feel about the idea that scientists can predict people’s decisions? A. Disappointed. B. Unhappy. C. Shocked. D. Fortunate. 31. What is the best title for the text? A. Two Systems of Thought B. Early Brain Development C. Importance of Planning D. Two Ways of Dealing with Danger D Paws walk across my keyboard, and my cat Monty lies on my lap, unaware of the world beyond our garden fence. In these uncertain times of the pandemic, the company of animals is needed more than ever. To the joy of our cats, dogs and all pets in between, staying at home is an opportunity to give them our undivided attention. In return, they provide us with a much-needed source of happiness. Pet ownership is well known to help settle anxiety, reduce loneliness and lift moods. Even as we spend an unprecedented（空前）amount of time in isolation（隔离）, pets are still acting as channels to building a sense of community as people share pictures of their beloved companions online in an effort to raise spirits. It is in such times that we realize just how much our pets matter as part of the family. As a long-term cat lady, I have never questioned that a pet is a precious member of the household. Our pets can be as valuable as our human family members in teaching us about ourselves and how to approach the world. In short, our animals' love and loyalty are unique. As such, the death of a pet can feel as sad as that of a close friend or family member. The grief（悲痛）remains something that is often seen as shameful, and many admit to demanding time off work without being honest about why. However, with the loss of a pet comes an emptiness where their unconditional love once was, and moments in the day once dedicated to their care become suddenly unoccupied. Vet and author James Herriot wrote, "If having a soul means being able to feel love, loyalty and thankfulness, animals are better off than a lot of humans." Pets are an additional member of the family, and now more than ever, they can serve as models for the kind of basic humanity we ought to be extending to an unstable world. 32. What is the main idea of paragraphs 1 and 2? A. How to play with pets. B. How keeping a pet benefits humans. C. How the author started to keep a pet. D. How pets keep people away during isolation. 33. What does the author think pets mean to humans? A. They are as precious as our family members. B. They are only secondary to family members. C. They are more like teachers than friends. D. They help us take care of our family. 34. Why do people lie when requesting time off after the death of a pet? A. They feel puzzled about its death. B. They consider it a private family thing. C. They are annoyed by the feeling of emptiness. D They feel embarrassed about their sadness over it. 35. What does James Herriot imply in the last paragraph? A. Pets can teach us to be better humans. B. Pets need more attention now than ever. C. Pets and humans have little in common. D. Pets can act as a tool to calm the world. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Everyday anxiety can contribute to sleepless nights. According to a recent American Psychological Association survey, 25% of adults have already lost sleep. When we don’t get much sleep, we tend to heightened feelings of stress and anxiety. ____36____. To help you sleep better during anxious times, here are some expert tips. Schedule “Worry Time” Before bed, set a timer for 5 minutes and let yourself fully express your fears and doubts. The key is to do this not in bed, but somewhere else, like during a walk or while driving. ____37____ . This helps you mentally transition and prepares you for sleep. ____38____ Even if you’re anxious, try to maintain your regular bedtime routine. Staying consistent with your schedule prevents you from staying up too late, which can lead to exhaustion and emotional fragility the next day. Consistency is key to preserving your sleep habits. Put Your Phone on “Do Not Disturb” Mode ____39____ . To create a more peaceful environment before sleep, it’s a good idea to switching your phone to “Do Not Disturb” mode, which will prevent any incoming texts, calls, or notifications from interrupting your relaxation. Better yet, move your phone to another room. This helps you avoid unnecessary stress and preserves your peace of mind, especially when you can’t control external events. Write Down Your Thoughts If anxious thoughts keep you awake, write them down. This gives your mind a release and stops it from sticking to fear-based thoughts. For every negative thought, write a positive one to balance your emotions. This practice helps calm your stress-response system and prepares you for restful sleep. Seek Out Mindless Entertainment Instead of focusing on stressful news, distract yourself with light-hearted activities like reading a fun book or watching a silly movie. ____40____ . By following these tips, you can create a calmer environment for yourself and improve your sleep quality, even during stressful times. Remember, sleep is essential for managing anxiety and maintaining overall well-being. A. Stick to Normal Routine B. Maintain Good Sleep Habits C. Sleep acts as a refresher for the mind, helping us clear our thoughts D. Before bed, disconnect from your phone to avoid being interrupted E. Balancing negative thoughts with positive ones reduces stress and promotes relaxation F. This guides your thoughts to positivity, easing anxiety and promoting natural sleep G. Afterward, physically move to a different space to signal to your brain that time is over 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l分，满分15分) Nearly 15 years ago, Gary Leung lost complete vision, which made him depressed. But then this Hong Kong native ____41____ long-distance running. Now in his 50s, Leung has completed the 100-kilometer Antarctic Ice Marathon, becoming the first ____42____ person to do so. Recently he has just finished a 2,300 km ____43____ run in Japan. The Japanese “Dark Run 2023” was divided into 40 days, meaning Leung and his guide runners — the two were ____44____ by a string attachment — ran an average of more than 50 km per day. The run was ____45____ to raising money and gave financial support to young people with critical ____46____ via the Roly Poly Inclusion Movement Association, a local non-profit. Leung wanted to ____47____ that everyone has obstacles, but they must face them with ____48____. Leung is truly a(n) ____49____ to all child patients defeating their illnesses with a positive attitude. “I ____50____ my younger friends with similar loss to learn to love ____51____. Doing physical activities is not as easy for them as it is for ____52____ people, so I want to set up a platform where we can continue to motivate them,” says Leung. Though Leung can’t ____53____ see things, he says that can hardly ____54____ him from running long distances. “There’s no need to be scared if you are lacking in something, as you will be ____55____ with other talents,” Leung explains. 41. A. made out B. fitted in C. took up D. attended to 42. A. injured B. blind C. loyal D. humble 43. A. smooth B. annual C. impressive D. charitable 44. A. connected B. attracted C. tripped D. interrupted 45. A. exposed B. committed C. addicted D. qualified 46. A. illnesses B. theories C. athletics D. reviews 47. A. acknowledge B. hesitate C. criticize D. demonstrate 48. A. ambition B. delight C. bravery D. amazement 49. A. pioneer B. inspiration C. genius D. reflection 50. A. force B. permit C. recommend D. command 51. A. update B. payoff C. blueprint D. workout 52. A. able-bodied B. strong-willed C. high-ranking D. good-looking 53. A. roughly B. physically C. desperately D. originally 54. A. discourage B. rescue C. release D. spare 55. A. charged B. consumed C. blessed D. satisfied 第二节（共10小题；每小题l.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。 On December 4th, 2024, the Spring Festival was added _____56_____ UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This festival, deeply ____57____ (root) in Chinese traditions, symbolizes family reunion and cultural continuity. The Spring Festival falls on the first day of the first month of the Chinese calendar. People usually start preparing it for a long time. It is _____58_____ common practice for people _____59_____ (clean) their houses thoroughly to sweep away back luck. During the Spring Festival, homes _____60_____ (decorate) with red lanterns, red spring couplets and paper cuttings, representing good fortune. The Spring festival also includes various _____61_____ (celebration), such as dragon dances, temple fairs and fireworks, all of _____62_____ create a lively atmosphere. On the first day of the first lunar month, people usually visit their relatives and friends, wishing them good luck _____63_____ well-being for the upcoming year. Children often receive lucky money in red envelopes, wrapped _____64_____ (careful) by elders. Today, The Spring Festival is becoming ______65______ (popular) than ever before around the world. It shows the charm of Chinese culture and brings people together across borders. 第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 66. 假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Jackson来信询问你未来的人生规划，请你回信，内容包括： 1.你的人生规划; 2.解释原因; 3.请他提出建议。 注意： 1.词数80左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Jackson ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 67. 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。. It was a cool fall morning, and the sun was just starting to rise, casting a warm light to the quit neighborhood. For Alex, the high school junior with a deep passion for science, was filled with both excitement and nervousness. Today marked the final presentation of his science project, which he had been working on for months. The topic was renewable energy, and Alex had built a model of a solar-powered car. He hoped it would help him win the regional science fair. Alex checked his bag one last time: notes, sides, and the model car. Just as he was about to leave, his younger brother Ax came into the room with big, sorry-looking eyes. In his hand, he held a broken piece of the car's solar panel. “I'm really sorry, Alex!” Ax said in a very quiet voice, his head down because he felt guilty. “I was just so curious. I wanted to see how it worked, and I didn't mean to break it.” Alex's eyes opened wide in shock, and his heart felt like it dropped to the bottom of his stomach. The presentation was in a few hours, and there wasn't time to fix it. He thought about explaining what happened, but he was worried it would sound like an excuse and make him less likely to win. He could put a battery in the car and act like nothing was wrong. But when he thought about it, he felt uncomfortable. He was proud of being honest, and the idea of cheating, even a little bit, made him feel sick. As he walked to school, his steps were slow and heavy. He thought about all the late-night hours he spent working at his work bench, how frustrated he was when the circuits didn't work, and how happy he was when the car finally moved using solar power. His dreams of winning the competition and being recognized for his hard work seemed to be going away. But then he remembered the talks at the dinner table a long time ago, when his parents told him how important it was to be honest, responsible, and keep trying. Their words kept playing in his mind. By the time he got to the school gates, a determined look was on his face. He knew exactly what he had to do. 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 stood in front of the class and judges, feeling nervous. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Later that day, Alex received an email from the science fair organization. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3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。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。I'm here to pick up jane. I'm her father. Oh, mr. Bean jeans, finishing her kindergarten art project. I'll bring her out to your car in a minute. great. No rush. I think you should put some sun cream on your arms in face today, otherwise you might get burnt. I already did. I'm going to take an umbrella as well. take a bottle of water to keep you cool. One of my dreams is to go to africa. Of the fifty four african countries, there are some of the world's fastest growing countries. Wow, would you go for business or take a tour? I'd just go to visit my uncle and and. Don't forget to bring your football here tomorrow. We can have a game after school. the last time I did that, the teacher took IT from me and told my parents. well, don't take IT into the classroom this time. May I watch how you're doing? IT sure you did a hole put in the seat cover IT with soil and then water IT. 第一节到此结束，第二节听下面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ABC3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，回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Excuse me, does this bus go to the train station? No, this is the number twenty two bus and is only going as far as the shopping center. You can take either of the number ninety six or a number forty two bus. Can I catch them at this stop? No, you can get on the number ninety six at the bottom of this road, and the number forty two stops outside the museum. Do you know which will be the first one to arrive? If you hurry, you might just catch the number forty two. The next number ninety six won't arrive until half an hour later. They both run every hour. OK, thanks very much for your help. I'd Better go now. I don't want to waste time waiting. Excuse me, does this bus go to the train station? No, this is the number twenty two bus and is only going as far as the shopping center. You can take either of the number ninety six or a number forty two bus. Can I catch them at this stop? No, you can get on the number ninety six at the bottom of this road, and the number forty two stops outside the museum. Do you know which will be the first one to arrive? If you hurry, you might just catch the number forty two. The next number ninety six won't arrive until half an hour later. They both run every hour. OK, thanks very much for your help. I'd Better go now. I don't want to waste time waiting. 听下面一段对话，回答第八至第13个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。How is my wonderful grandson today? I'm okay. Actually, i'm going to the hospital tomorrow, and i'm a bit worried. Oh, I remember you told me about that before. Are you having an Operation on your shoulder? Yes, the doctor said that i've used IT so much over the years that i've worn down the bone. SHE said IT was because I pulled too many cups of tea for my wife. Did SHE really say that? No, i'm joking. He's actually because of all the tennis life played over the years. you only play tennis once every month, but you're on the golf course practically every day. Obviously, playing golf is actually good for IT. I played a lot of tennis when I was Young. Oh, I see. How was your shoulder feeling today? Not too bad. Then you can make me a nice cup of tea. I am so thirsty. How is my wonderful grandson today? I'm OK actually, i'm going to the hospital tomorrow. and i'm a bit worried. Oh, I remember you told me about that before. Are you having an Operation on . your shoulder? Yes, the dogs are said that i've used IT so much over the years that i've warm down the bone, SHE said. IT was because I pulled too many cups of . tea for my wife. Did he really say that? No, i'm joking. It's actually because of all the tennis i've played over the years. you only play tennis once every month, but you're on the golf course practically every day. Obviously, playing golf is actually good for IT. I played a lot of tennis when I was Young. Oh, I see. How was your shoulder feeling today? Not too bad. Then you can make me a nice cup of tea. I am so thirsty. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13 3个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Susie, we should buy your parents some traditional swiss gifts while we're traveling here in switzerland. Good plan. What's this place famous for swiss army? Knives, clocks, watches? Oh, don't give them many of those. Why not? In china, we believe that giving someone a knife means you want to cut off your relationship with them. Oh, dear, I don't want that. And clock and watches are generally bad luck, especially for older people. They represent time being running out. I suppose I see. Don't you have any of these customs in the U. K? Well, it's a little different. What about chocolates for your parents? My dad loves sweets, but my mom doesn't. Would SHE like this little music box with flowers painted on top. Definitely, SHE could use IT to keep her rings and other items in. Susie, we should buy your parents some traditional swiss gifts while we're traveling here in switzerland. Good plan. What's this place famous . for swiss army knives, clock watches? Oh, don't give them many of those. Why not? In china, we believe that giving someone a knife means you want to cut off your relationship with them. Oh, dear, I don't want that. And clocks and watches are generally bad luck, especially for older people. They represent time being running out. I suppose I see. Don't you have any of these customs in the U. K? Well, it's a little different. What about chocolates for your parents? My dad love sweets, but my mom doesn't. Would SHE like this little music box with flowers painted on top. Definitely, SHE could use IT to keep her rings and other items in. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16 3个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Here is your sandwich, sir. Is there anything else you would like? Yes, could you cook me eggs, please? I'd like themselves with fried tomatoes and mushrooms. of course. Would you like fresh coffee as well? That would be wonderful. Thank you. I must say the breakfast at this hotel is first class. In fact, the service in general has been nothing short of perfect. I shall be giving us a good review on the website. Thank you, sir. We do our best. Will you be joining us for dinner later as well? I'm meeting some friends at an indian restaurant at seven o'clock tonight. Thankfully, it's not a business appointment, so I can enjoy myself for once. I'm here for another few days, so i'll be eating here tomorrow night. I hear your shelf is particularly good. Yes, he is an award winning chef from germany, but he is good at cooking french food. He has excEllent reviews from other guests tomorrow. See, fish is on the menu. excEllent. I look forward to trying that. Is there anything else I can help with? Sir, i've already put this order in. actually. Yes, could you arrange for a taxi to pick me up at ten o'clock? I am. I have an important meeting with a business owner in the city at ten thirty AM. You see not a problem, sir. I'll arrange that immediately. Enjoy your food. Thank you. Here is your sandwich, sir. Is there anything else you would like? Yes, could you cook me eggs, please? I'd like themselves with fried tomatoes and mushrooms. of course. Would you like fresh coffee as well? That would be wonderful. Thank you. I must say the breakfast at this hotel is first class. In fact, the service in general has been nothing short of perfect. I shall be giving us a good review on the website. Thank you, sir. We do our best. Will you be joining us for dinner later as well? I'm meeting some friends at an indian restaurant at seven o'clock tonight. Thankfully, it's not a business appointment, so I can enjoy myself for once. I'm here for another few days, so i'll be eating here tomorrow night. I hear your shelf is particularly good. Yes, he is an award winning chef from germany, but he is good at cooking french food. He has excEllent reviews from other guests tomorrow. See, fish is on the menu. excEllent. I look forward to trying that. Is there anything else I can help with? Sir, i've already put this order in. actually. Yes, could you arrange for a taxi to pick me up at ten o'clock? I am. I have an important meeting with a business owner in the city at ten thirty AM. You see not a problem, sir. I'll arrange that immediately. Enjoy your food. Thank you. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第24个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Welcome, ladies and gentleman, to the museum of fine arts. This museum houses some of the greatest works of to be found in the entire world. There are Priceless collections of paintings, coins and other items, spending a period of history from three thousand B. C. To the present day, there are four separate parts to the museum, the gallery of ancient treasures, the gallery of classic art, the gallery of modern art, and the gallery of sculpture. I highly recommend you should start your tour in the gallery of sculpture. I particularly advise you to visit the gallery of modern art, because at the moment there is a visiting collection of french modern IT is truly incredible. The paintings on display there are nothing short of wonderful. I promise you won't be disappointed to get the most out of your museum tour. You can buy an audio guide from the gift shop. IT really is worth IT because you'll be able to hear expert opinions and descriptions of all the works. So ladies and gentleman, the time now is eleven AM. I suggest we all meet in the hall in four hours. That should give you plenty of time to see everything. Does anyone have any questions? No, okay, enjoy your visit, and I will see you later. Welcome, ladies and gentleman, to the museum of fine arts. This museum houses some of the greatest works of art to be found in the entire world. There are Priceless collections of paintings, coins and other items, spending a period of history from three thousand B. C. To the present day. There are four separate parts to the museum, the gallery of ancient treasures, the gallery of classic art, the gallery of modern arts, and the gallery of sculpture. I highly recommend you should start your tour in the gallery of sculpture. I particularly advise you to visit the gallery of modern art, because at the moment there is a visiting collection of french modern art. IT is truly incredible. The paintings on display there are nothing short of wonderful. I promise you won't be disappointed to get the most out of your museum tour. You can buy an audio guide from the gift shop. IT really is worth IT because you'll be able to hear expert opinions and descriptions of all the works. So ladies and gentleman, the time now is eleven AM. I suggest we all meet in the hall in four hours. That should give you plenty of time to see everything. Does anyone have any questions? No, okay, enjoy your visit and I will see you later. 第二节到此结束，现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。 2024——2025学年度下学期期中考试 高二英语试题 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。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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the woman do? A. Arrange an art project for Jane. B. Take Jane to her father. C. Pick up Jane from kindergarten. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: I’m here to pick up Jane. I’m her father. W: Oh, Mr. Besson. Jane’s finishing her kindergarten art project. I’ll bring her out to your car in a minute. M: Great, no rush. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the weather probably like? A. Wet. B. Cool. C. Hot. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: I think you should put some sun cream on your arms and face today, otherwise you might get burnt. M: I already did. I’m going to take an umbrella as well. W: Take a bottle of water to keep you cool. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What would the woman mainly do in Africa? A. Start a business. B. Take a tour. C. See relatives. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: One of my dreams is to go to Africa. Of the 54 African countries, there are some of the world’s fastest growing countries. M: Wow. Would you go for business or take a tour? W: I’d just go to visit my uncle and aunt. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. At the man’s home. B. In a classroom. C. On a football field. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Don’t forget to bring your football here tomorrow. We can have a game after school. M: The last time I did that, the teacher took it from me and told my parents. W: Well, don’t take it into the classroom this time. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the man doing? A. Planting something. B. Digging out the seed. C. Examining the soil. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: May I watch how you’re doing it? M: Sure, you dig a hole, put in the seed, cover it with soil and then water it. 第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What is the last stop of the No. 22 bus? A. The train station. B. The shopping center. C. The museum. 7. What will the man probably do next? A. Take the No. 22 bus instead. B. Catch the No. 42 bus. C. Wait for the No. 96 bus. 【答案】6. B 7. B 【解析】 【原文】M: Excuse me, does this bus go to the train station? W: No, this is the number 22 bus, and it’s only going as far as the shopping center. You can take either the number 96 or number 42 bus. M: Can I catch them at this stop? W: No, you can get on the number 96 at the bottom of this road and the number 42 stops outside the museum. M: Do you know which will be the first one to arrive? W: If you hurry, you might just catch the number 42. The next number 96 won’t arrive until half an hour later. They both run every hour. M: Okay, thanks very much for your help. I’d better go now. I don’t want to waste time waiting. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. How is the woman related to the man? A. His doctor. B. His coach. C. His family member. 9. How is the man feeling? A. A bit anxious. B. Much relieved. C. Very tired. 10. What caused the injury to the man’s shoulder? A. Playing tennis. B. Being a golfer. C. Doing too much housework. 【答案】8. C 9. A 10. A 【解析】 【原文】W: How is my wonderful grandson today? M: I’m okay. Actually, I’m going to the hospital tomorrow and I’m a bit worried. W: Oh, I remember you told me about that before. Are you having an operation on your shoulder? M: Yes, the doctor said that I’ve used it so much over the years that I’ve worn down the bone. She said it was because I poured too many cups of tea for my wife. W: Did she really say that? M: No, I’m joking. it actually because of all the tennis I’ve played over the years. W: You only play tennis once every month, but you’re on the Golf course practically every day. M: Obviously playing Golf is actually good for it. I played a lot of tennis when I was young. W: Oh, I see. How is your shoulder feeling today? M: Not too bad W: Then you can make me a nice cup of tea. I am so thirsty. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. Where is Suzy from? A. The UK. B. China C. Switzerland. 12. What does Suzy say about her father? A. He has a sweet tooth. B. He is a painter. C. He enjoys traveling around the world. 13. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Maintaining the relationship. B. Making a travel plan. C. Buying gifts. 【答案】11. B 12. A 13. C 【解析】 【原文】M: Suzy, we should buy your parents some traditional Swiss gifts while we’re travelling here in Switzerland. W: Good plan. What’s this place famous for? M: Swiss army knives, clocks, watches. W: Oh, don’t give them any of those. M: Why not? W: In China, we believe that giving someone a knife means you want to cut off your relationship with them. M: Oh dear. I don’t want that. W: And clocks and watches are generally bad luck, especially for older people. They represent time being running out, I suppose. M: I see. W: Don’t you have any of these customs in the UK? M: Well, it’s a little different. What about chocolates for your parents? W: My dad loves sweets, but my mom doesn’t. M: Would she like this little music box with flowers painted on top? W: Definitely, she could use it to keep her rings and other items in. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. What did the man ask the woman to do at first? A. Confirm a meeting for him. B. Have dinner with him. C. Prepare something for him to eat. 15. What is the chef’s nationality? A. Indian. B. German. C. French. 16. What will the woman do for the man next? A. Book a hotel for him. B. Introduce a chef to him. C. Call a cab for him. 【答案】14. C 15. B 16. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Here is your sandwich, sir. Is there anything else you would like? M: Yes, could you cook me eggs please? I'd like them served with fried tomatoes and mushrooms. W: Of course. Would you like fresh coffee as well? M: That would be wonderful, thank you. I must say the breakfast at this hotel is first class. In fact, the service in general has been nothing short of perfect. I shall be giving it a good review on the website. W: Thank you, sir. We do our best. Will you be joining us for dinner later as well? M: I'm meeting some friends at an Indian restaurant at seven o'clock tonight. Thankfully, it's not a business appointment, so I can enjoy myself for once. I'm here for another few days, so I'll be eating here tomorrow night. I hear your chef is particularly good. W: Yes, he is an award-winning chef from Germany, but he is good at cooking French food. He has excellent reviews from other guests. Tomorrow, sea fish is on the menu. M: Excellent. I look forward to trying that. W: Is there anything else I can help with, sir? I've already put this order in. M: Actually, yes. Could you arrange for a taxi to pick me up at ten o'clock am? I have an important meeting with a business owner in the city at 10:30 am, you see? W: Not a problem, sir. I'll arrange that immediately. Enjoy your food. M: Thank you. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. What is the speaker probably? A. A tour leader. B. An artist. C. A history teacher. 18. Which part does the speaker suggest exploring first? A. The Gallery of Classic Art. B. The Gallery of Modern Art. C. The Gallery of Sculpture. 19. What does the speaker particularly recommend the listeners to see? A. Ancient coins. B. French modern art. C. Classic paintings. 20. When will the listeners meet in the hall? A. At 3:00 p.m. B. At 4:00 p.m. C. At 11:00 a.m. 【答案】17. A 18. C 19. B 20. A 【解析】 【原文】 Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to the museum of fine arts. This museum houses some of the greatest works of art to be found in the entire world. There are priceless collections of paintings, coins and other items spanning a period of history from 3000 B.C. to the present day. There are four separate parts to the museum. The gallery of ancient treasures, the gallery of classic art. The gallery of modern art and the gallery of sculpture. I highly recommend you should start your tour in the gallery of sculpture. I particularly advise you to visit the gallery of modern art. Because at the moment there is a visiting collection of French modern art. It is truly incredible. The paintings on display there are nothing short of wonderful. I promise you won’t be disappointed. To get the most out of your museum tour, you can buy an audio guide from the gift shop. It really is worth it because you’ll be able to hear expert opinions and descriptions of all the works. So, ladies and gentlemen, the time now is 11 a.m. I suggest we all meet in the hall in four hours. That should give you plenty of time to see everything. Does anyone have any questions? No. Okay, enjoy your visit and I will see you later. 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、 C和D）中，选出最佳选项。 A TOWN OF MIDDLEBOROUGH RUBBISH / RECYCLE INFORMATION RUBBISH COLLECTION CURBSIDE（路边回收） Your household rubbish is collected weekly on your regular collection day. All residents using rubbish barrels must have covers on them to prevent rain / snow water buildup inside. Please note the following list of items that will NOT be picked up by the Sanitation Division： ● Medical Waste or Mercury-Call Health Department at 508-946-2408 ● Containers with sharp edges or bottoms. ● Metals, furniture or building materials. ● Recyclable material. RECYCLE COLLECTION CURBSIDE Your recyclables will be collected every other week on your regular collection day. Failure to put your recyclables out on the assigned day causes "double pick-up". Please help us to keep costs down. Items for curbside collection： ● Newspapers and magazines ● Cardboard-Cereal Boxes, Pasta Boxes, Shoe Boxes, Etc. ● Cans and plastics（NO CHILDREN'S TOYS） ● Clear and colored glass（only brown & green） How to prepare items for curbside collection： ● Paper Products — please wrap them in plastic grocery bags to protect from rain and wind. ● Cans, plastics and clear and colored glass — CLEAN. *All rubbish / recyclables must be out at curbside by 7：00 a.m. on your regular scheduled collection day. 21. How often is household rubbish collected in the town？ A. Every day. B. Every other day. C. Every week. D. Every other week. 22. Which of the following recyclables will be collected？ A. An overdue journal. B. An old smartphone. C. A plastic toy truck. D. A yellow drinking glass. 23. What should the residents do when they dump their recyclables？ A. They should try to keep the pick-up costs down. B. They should have them all cleaned before dumping. C. They should dump them by 7：00 a.m. beside their houses. D. They should have paper products covered in plastic bags. 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D 【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇应用文。主要讲述了米德尔堡镇垃圾回收处理的相关信息。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一个小标题下的“Your household rubbish is collected weekly on your regular collection day.（你的家庭垃圾每周在你的定期收集日收集一次。）”可知，家庭垃圾是每周都会收集。故选C。 【22题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章Items for curbside collection中介绍的内容“Cardboard-Cereal Boxes, Pasta Boxes, Shoe Boxes, Etc.( 硬纸板箱，意大利面盒，鞋盒等。)”可知回收的东西都是纸质类的，故一本过期的杂志将是回收的对象。故选A。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章倒数第三行内容“Paper Products — please wrap them in plastic grocery bags to protect from rain and wind.( 纸制品——请用塑料购物袋包装，以防止风雨。)”可知，当居民处理可回收物时他们应该把纸制品用塑料袋包起来。故选D。 B I was sitting at my kitchen table the other day with a pen, notebook, calculator and a pile of bills. I was doing my monthly budget. There were bills for electric water, rent, insurance, the car payment, the phone bill, and the cable bill. Plus money needed to be set aside for food, gas, clothes and hopefully a little left over to save for those unexpected bills that always seemed to show up. When I was done, I shook my head, closed my eyes and thought of a time long ago when I would regularly get treasures. When I was a boy, we lived across the road from Camp Caesar. It held week long camps all through the summer and my grandma who I lovingly called “Nanny” worked in her big kitchen. I remember slipping there getting a smile, a hug, a kiss and a hot roll from Nanny. Then she would always take deep in her pockets and pull out a treasure, a shiny quarter. She would give it to me and I would run down the hill to either get an ice cold can of coke from the pop machine or I would head to the camp’s swimming pool where I could buy a warm cup of cherry coke for 15 cents and a tiny 10 cent bag of chips from a stand. I took my time because it was always a big decision. It was nice too feeling so rich for a few minutes. Looking back now I can see that the real treasure was not the quarter at all. It was the love with which Nanny gave it to me. I would have still visited her at work every day if I had never gotten a single quarter. It was her smile, hugs, and kisses that were priceless in my heart then and now. The old saying is true, “With your work you can make a living, but it is with your love that you make a life.” You can always welcome love into your heart, soul and mind. And you can always share your love with others. It is that one treasure that lasts forever. 24. According to Paragraph 1, what was the author trying to figure out? A. Where to get treasures. B. What food and supplies to buy. C. How to sort out these bills at hand. D. How to balance the money available. 25. What does the underlined word “roll” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A. A kind of bread B. A kind of act. C. A sound. D. A greeting. 26. Which of the following best describes Nanny? A. Considerate. B. Generous. C. Affectionate. D. Enthusiastic. 27. Why does the author mention the old saying in the last Paragraph? A. To change people’s heart and soul. B. To show what we should value in life. C. To explain work and love can make a life. D. To advise more love and sharing in childhood. 【答案】24. D 25. A 26. C 27. B 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了作者在做预算的时候想起了自己的奶奶，回忆了和奶奶相处的时光以及奶奶对作者深深的爱，说明了爱才是人生永恒的财富，呼吁读者要珍惜爱。 【24题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“I was doing my monthly budget. There were bills for electric water, rent, insurance, the car payment, the phone bill, and the cable bill. Plus money needed to be set aside for food, gas, clothes and hopefully a little left over to save for those unexpected bills that always seemed to show up.”（我在做每月预算。有水电费、房租、保险费、车款、电话费和有线电视费。另外，还需要留出一些钱来买食物、汽油和衣服，希望还能剩下一些钱来支付那些经常出现的意外账单。）可推断，作者在做各项开支的预算，平衡可用资金。故选D项。 【25题详解】 词义猜测题。根据第二段“It held week long camps all through the summer and my grandma who I lovingly called “Nanny” worked in her big kitchen.”（整个夏天，夏令营持续一周，我的奶奶——我亲切地称她为“Nanny”——在她的大厨房里干活。）以及划线前的hot可推断，roll是一种食物，四个选项中只有A选项是食物。故选A项。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“I remember slipping there getting a smile, a hug, a kiss and a hot roll from Nanny. Then she would always take deep in her pockets and pull out a treasure, a shiny quarter. ”（我记得我溜到那里得到了一个微笑，一个拥抱，一个吻和Nanny的热乎乎的面包卷。然后她总会在口袋里掏出一个宝贝，一个闪闪发光的硬币。）以及第三段“Looking back now I can see that the real treasure was not the quarter at all. It was the love with which Nanny gave it to me.”（现在回想起来，我发现真正的宝藏根本不是那个硬币。那是奶奶给我的爱。）可知，奶奶给与了作者很多的爱和关怀，可知她是一个充满爱的人。故选C项。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“You can always welcome love into your heart, soul and mind. And you can always share your love with others. It is that one treasure that lasts forever.”（你可以随时欢迎爱进入你的心，灵魂和思想。你可以与他人分享你的爱。这是永恒的财富。）作者呼吁我们去拥抱爱去分享爱，爱是永恒的财富，可推断作者是为了说明：在生活中我们要珍惜爱。故选B项。 C How good are we at predicting what people will do? What magazine will they buy, what music will they download, or what shoes will they choose for a party? Probably not nearly as good as we think. When it comes to human behavior, the brain is shown to have two different ways of thinking. So it doesn’t matter how old you are or how confident you are feeling. It’s all about what mood the brain is in! A common thought process is the automatic and fast way which helps us to react quickly in dangerous situations. This is known as system 1 and dates back to the prehistoric (史前的) times when people lived with a natural awareness of the dangers around them — bad weather, falling rocks and trees, and threatening animals. Nowadays we still have the ability to react so rapidly and naturally to situations that it can feel like you’re not thinking at all. Have you ever found yourself giving in to temptation (诱惑) and unable to say “no” to buying that new jacket in the window? This is because system 1 is in control — a human characteristic which the world of advertising likes to make the most of! System 2 is the opposite. It’s a slow thought process that requires us to pay attention and concentrate. This way of thinking helps us to make sensible long-term decisions like choosing which university to study at, or what type of car to buy. The problem is that system 2 often starts to feel boring and so system 1 takes over. How often have you put down your homework or put off doing important jobs to go on Facebook or watch a TV soap? We like to think that we go through life mainly using system 2. However, sometimes it’s system 1 that makes the right decision but system 2 that gets it wrong. For example, sports teams put a lot of effort into a game plan, but often it’s the unconscious (无意识的) human wish to do something differently that often leads to an unexpected win. This can also lead to the common mistaken idea that your successful decisions show your skill and talent, when in fact they are just luck. Perhaps one day scientists will be able to predict what decisions people will make by measuring brain activity. In one study, volunteers were monitored with brain-scanning equipment. They were asked to press either a left or a right button whenever they wanted. The researchers found they could predict which button the volunteers would press up to seven seconds before it happened — your brain seems to know what it will do before you do! Some scientists say our brains are just machines and we are not really in control of what’s going on. Let’s hope they’re wrong! It’s one thing to be able to tell which of two buttons a person will press, but I don’t like the idea that science could one day tell me what decisions I will make in my life before I’ve even had the chance to make them! 28. In which case is system 1 more likely to be in control? A. When you choose a university. B. When you plan a birthday party. C. When you prepare for a performance. D. When you buy a jacket in the window. 29. Why is the example of sports teams mentioned in Paragraph 4? A. To show system 1 sometimes makes the right decision. B. To show system 2 usually makes the wrong decision. C. To show we go through life mainly using system 2. D. To show people are more willing to use system 1. 30. How does the author feel about the idea that scientists can predict people’s decisions? A. Disappointed. B. Unhappy. C. Shocked. D. Fortunate. 31. What is the best title for the text? A. Two Systems of Thought B. Early Brain Development C. Importance of Planning D. Two Ways of Dealing with Danger 【答案】28. D 29. A 30. B 31. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了我们的大脑的两种思维模式，即系统1和系统2，以及在生活中两种模式是如何作用于我们的大脑决策的。 【28题详解】 推理判断题。由第二段“Have you ever found yourself giving in to temptation (诱惑) and unable to say “no” to buying that new jacket in the window? This is because system 1 is in control — a human characteristic which the world of advertising likes to make the most of!(你有没有发现自己屈服于诱惑，无法对橱窗里的那件新夹克说“不”？这是因为系统1在控制——这是广告界喜欢充分利用的人类特征！)”可知，当看到橱窗里的新外套的时候，我们无法抵制诱惑想要把它买下来，这个时候系统1在控制我们的大脑思维。故选D。 【29题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“We like to think that we go through life mainly using system 2. However, sometimes it’s system 1 that makes the right decision but system 2 that gets it wrong. For example, sports teams put a lot of effort into a game plan, but often it’s the unconscious (无意识的) human wish to do something differently that often leads to an unexpected win.(我们喜欢认为我们的一生主要使用系统2。然而，有时是系统1做出了正确的决定，而系统2却做错了。例如，运动队在比赛计划上投入了大量精力，但通常是人类无意识地希望做一些不同的事情，这通常会导致意想不到的胜利)”可知，第4段提到了运动队的例子是为了表明系统1有时会做出正确的决定。故选A。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。由最后一段“Some scientists say our brains are just machines and we are not really in control of what’s going on. Let’s hope they’re wrong! It’s one thing to be able to tell which of two buttons a person will press, but I don’t like the idea that science could one day tell me what decisions I will make in my life before I’ve even had the chance to make them!(一些科学家说，我们的大脑只是机器，我们并不能真正控制发生的事情。希望它们是错的！能够知道一个人会按下两个按钮中的哪一个是一回事，但我不喜欢这样的想法：有一天，在我有机会做出决定之前，科学就能告诉我我将在我的生活中做出什么决定！)”可知，作者对科学家可以预测人们的决定感到不高兴，故选B。 【31题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第二段“A common thought process is the automatic and fast way which helps us to react quickly in dangerous situations. This is known as system 1 and dates back to the prehistoric (史前的) times when people lived with a natural awareness of the dangers around them — bad weather, falling rocks and trees,and threatening animals.(一种常见的思维过程是自动和快速的方式，它帮助我们在危险的情况下迅速做出反应。这被称为系统1，可以追溯到史前时代，当时人们生活在一种对周围危险的自然意识中——恶劣的天气、落下的岩石和树木，以及受到威胁的动物)”和第三段“System 2 is the opposite. It’s a slow thought process that requires us to pay attention and concentrate. This way of thinking helps us to make sensible long-term decisions like choosing which university to study at, or what type of car to buy.(系统2是相反的。这是一个缓慢的思考过程，需要我们集中注意力。这种思维方式帮助我们做出明智的长期决定，比如选择哪所大学学习，或者买什么类型的车)”可知，本文主要介绍了我们的大脑的两种思维模式，即系统1和系统2，以及在生活中两种模式是如何作用于我们的大脑决策的，因此最好的题目是A选项“Two Systems of Thought (两种思维系统)”。故选A。 D Paws walk across my keyboard, and my cat Monty lies on my lap, unaware of the world beyond our garden fence. In these uncertain times of the pandemic, the company of animals is needed more than ever. To the joy of our cats, dogs and all pets in between, staying at home is an opportunity to give them our undivided attention. In return, they provide us with a much-needed source of happiness. Pet ownership is well known to help settle anxiety, reduce loneliness and lift moods. Even as we spend an unprecedented（空前的）amount of time in isolation（隔离）, pets are still acting as channels to building a sense of community as people share pictures of their beloved companions online in an effort to raise spirits. It is in such times that we realize just how much our pets matter as part of the family. As a long-term cat lady, I have never questioned that a pet is a precious member of the household. Our pets can be as valuable as our human family members in teaching us about ourselves and how to approach the world. In short, our animals' love and loyalty are unique. As such, the death of a pet can feel as sad as that of a close friend or family member. The grief（悲痛）remains something that is often seen as shameful, and many admit to demanding time off work without being honest about why. However, with the loss of a pet comes an emptiness where their unconditional love once was, and moments in the day once dedicated to their care become suddenly unoccupied. Vet and author James Herriot wrote, "If having a soul means being able to feel love, loyalty and thankfulness, animals are better off than a lot of humans." Pets are an additional member of the family, and now more than ever, they can serve as models for the kind of basic humanity we ought to be extending to an unstable world. 32. What is the main idea of paragraphs 1 and 2? A. How to play with pets. B. How keeping a pet benefits humans. C. How the author started to keep a pet. D. How pets keep people away during isolation. 33. What does the author think pets mean to humans? A. They are as precious as our family members. B. They are only secondary to family members. C. They are more like teachers than friends. D. They help us take care of our family. 34. Why do people lie when requesting time off after the death of a pet? A. They feel puzzled about its death. B. They consider it a private family thing. C. They are annoyed by the feeling of emptiness. D. They feel embarrassed about their sadness over it. 35. What does James Herriot imply in the last paragraph? A. Pets can teach us to be better humans. B. Pets need more attention now than ever. C. Pets and humans have little in common. D. Pets can act as a tool to calm the world. 【答案】32. B 33. A 34. D 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，主要讲的是养宠物的好处和宠物对人的重要性。 【32题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段的“In these uncertain times of the pandemic, the company of animals is needed more than ever...In return, they provide us with a much-needed source of happiness.（在大流行的不确定时期，人们比以往任何时候都更需要动物的陪伴……作为回报，他们为我们提供了急需的幸福源泉。）”及第二段的“Pet ownership is well known to help settle anxiety, reduce loneliness and lift moods. Even as we spend an unprecedented（空前的）amount of time in isolation（隔离）, pets are still acting as channels to building a sense of community as people share pictures of their beloved companions online in an effort to raise spirits.（众所周知，养宠物有助于缓解焦虑、减少孤独和改善情绪。尽管我们花了前所未有的时间与外界隔绝，但宠物仍然是建立社区意识的渠道，人们会在网上分享他们心爱的伴侣的照片，以提振精神。）”可知，第一段和第二段主要讲的是养宠物对人类的好处，即How keeping a pet benefits humans，故选B。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段的“As a long-term cat lady, I have never questioned that a pet is a precious member of the household.（作为一个长期养猫的女人，我从未质疑过宠物是家庭中珍贵的一员。）”可知，作者认为宠物就像我们的家庭成员一样珍贵。故选A。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的“The grief remains something that is often seen as shameful, and many admit to demanding time off work without being honest about why.（这种悲伤常常被视为是可耻的，许多人承认自己要求请假，但没有诚实地说明原因。）”可推断出，人们在宠物死亡后要求休假时会撒谎是因为他们对自己的悲伤感到尴尬。故选D。 【35题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段的“If having a soul means being able to feel love, loyalty and thankfulness, animals are better off than a lot of humans...they can serve as models for the kind of basic humanity we ought to be extending to an unstable world（如果拥有灵魂意味着能够感受到爱、忠诚和感恩，那么动物比很多人都要好……他们可以作为我们应该向一个不稳定的世界延伸的基本人性的典范）”可推断出，James Herriot在最后一段中暗示了宠物可以教会我们成为更好的人。故选A。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Everyday anxiety can contribute to sleepless nights. According to a recent American Psychological Association survey, 25% of adults have already lost sleep. When we don’t get much sleep, we tend to heightened feelings of stress and anxiety. ____36____. To help you sleep better during anxious times, here are some expert tips. Schedule “Worry Time” Before bed, set a timer for 5 minutes and let yourself fully express your fears and doubts. The key is to do this not in bed, but somewhere else, like during a walk or while driving. ____37____ . This helps you mentally transition and prepares you for sleep. ____38____ Even if you’re anxious, try to maintain your regular bedtime routine. Staying consistent with your schedule prevents you from staying up too late, which can lead to exhaustion and emotional fragility the next day. Consistency is key to preserving your sleep habits. Put Your Phone on “Do Not Disturb” Mode ____39____ . To create a more peaceful environment before sleep, it’s a good idea to switching your phone to “Do Not Disturb” mode, which will prevent any incoming texts, calls, or notifications from interrupting your relaxation. Better yet, move your phone to another room. This helps you avoid unnecessary stress and preserves your peace of mind, especially when you can’t control external events. Write Down Your Thoughts If anxious thoughts keep you awake, write them down. This gives your mind a release and stops it from sticking to fear-based thoughts. For every negative thought, write a positive one to balance your emotions. This practice helps calm your stress-response system and prepares you for restful sleep. Seek Out Mindless Entertainment Instead of focusing on stressful news, distract yourself with light-hearted activities like reading a fun book or watching a silly movie. ____40____ . By following these tips, you can create a calmer environment for yourself and improve your sleep quality, even during stressful times. Remember, sleep is essential for managing anxiety and maintaining overall well-being. A. Stick to Normal Routine B. Maintain Good Sleep Habits C. Sleep acts as a refresher for the mind, helping us clear our thoughts D. Before bed, disconnect from your phone to avoid being interrupted E. Balancing negative thoughts with positive ones reduces stress and promotes relaxation F. This guides your thoughts to positivity, easing anxiety and promoting natural sleep G. Afterward, physically move to a different space to signal to your brain that time is over 【答案】36. C 37. G 38. A 39. D 40. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了如何提高睡眠质量的一些建议。 【36题详解】 前文“When we don’t get much sleep, we tend to heightened feelings of stress and anxiety.(当我们睡眠不足时，我们往往会感到压力和焦虑加剧。)”讲述了睡眠不足会导致压力和焦虑加剧，后文“To help you sleep better during anxious times, here are some expert tips.(为了帮助你在焦虑的时候睡得更好，这里有一些专家建议。)”讲述了有一些帮助在焦虑的时候更好睡眠的建议，由此可知，空处应讲述睡眠的重要作用，C项“睡眠可以提神醒脑，帮助我们理清思绪”符合题意。故选C。 【37题详解】 前文“Before bed, set a timer for 5 minutes and let yourself fully express your fears and doubts. The key is to do this not in bed, but somewhere else, like during a walk or while driving.(睡前，设定一个5分钟的计时器，让自己充分表达你的恐惧和怀疑。关键是不要在床上，而是在其他地方，比如散步或开车时。)”讲述了睡前留出时间来表达自己的恐惧和怀疑，并注意不要在床上这么做，后文“This helps you mentally transition and prepares you for sleep.(这有助于你进行心理过渡，并为睡眠做好准备。)”讲述了这么做有助于心理过渡，准备好睡觉。由此可知，空处应讲述如何在5分钟内表达完自己的消极情感后结束这种状态，G项“之后，身体移动到另一个空间，向你的大脑发出时间结束的信号”符合题意。故选G。 【38题详解】 空处是本段小标题。根据下文中的“Even if you’re anxious, try to maintain your regular bedtime routine.(即使你很焦虑，也要尽量保持规律的就寝时间。)”可知，本段主要讲述了要保持规律的就寝时间，A项“坚持正常作息”符合题意。故选A。 【39题详解】 根据本段小标题“Put Your Phone on “Do Not Disturb” Mode(将手机置于“免打扰”模式)”可知，本段主要讲述了在睡前将手机设置成“免打扰”模式，D项“睡前，请断开手机连接，以免被打扰”符合题意。故选D。 40题详解】 前文“Instead of focusing on stressful news, distract yourself with light-hearted activities like reading a fun book or watching a silly movie.(与其关注压力大的新闻，不如用轻松的活动来分散自己的注意力，比如读一本有趣的书或看一部愚蠢的电影。)”讲述了睡前做一些轻松的活动来分散注意力，这里应讲述这么做的好处，F项“这会引导你的思维走向积极，缓解焦虑，促进自然睡眠”符合题意。故选F。 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l分，满分15分) Nearly 15 years ago, Gary Leung lost complete vision, which made him depressed. But then this Hong Kong native ____41____ long-distance running. Now in his 50s, Leung has completed the 100-kilometer Antarctic Ice Marathon, becoming the first ____42____ person to do so. Recently he has just finished a 2,300 km ____43____ run in Japan. The Japanese “Dark Run 2023” was divided into 40 days, meaning Leung and his guide runners — the two were ____44____ by a string attachment — ran an average of more than 50 km per day. The run was ____45____ to raising money and gave financial support to young people with critical ____46____ via the Roly Poly Inclusion Movement Association, a local non-profit. Leung wanted to ____47____ that everyone has obstacles, but they must face them with ____48____. Leung is truly a(n) ____49____ to all child patients defeating their illnesses with a positive attitude. “I ____50____ my younger friends with similar loss to learn to love ____51____. Doing physical activities is not as easy for them as it is for ____52____ people, so I want to set up a platform where we can continue to motivate them,” says Leung. Though Leung can’t ____53____ see things, he says that can hardly ____54____ him from running long distances. “There’s no need to be scared if you are lacking in something, as you will be ____55____ with other talents,” Leung explains. 41. A. made out B. fitted in C. took up D. attended to 42. A. injured B. blind C. loyal D. humble 43. A. smooth B. annual C. impressive D. charitable 44. A. connected B. attracted C. tripped D. interrupted 45. A. exposed B. committed C. addicted D. qualified 46. A. illnesses B. theories C. athletics D. reviews 47. A. acknowledge B. hesitate C. criticize D. demonstrate 48. A. ambition B. delight C. bravery D. amazement 49. A. pioneer B. inspiration C. genius D. reflection 50. A. force B. permit C. recommend D. command 51. A. update B. payoff C. blueprint D. workout 52. A. able-bodied B. strong-willed C. high-ranking D. good-looking 53. A. roughly B. physically C. desperately D. originally 54. A. discourage B. rescue C. release D. spare 55. A. charged B. consumed C. blessed D. satisfied 【答案】41. C 42. B 43. D 44. A 45. B 46. A 47. D 48. C 49. B 50. C 51. D 52. A 53. B 54. A 55. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了香港人Gary Leung失去了视力后，开始从事长跑运动，并且以此筹集资金，为生病的孩子提供经济支持。 【41题详解】 考查动词短语辨析句意：但后来这位香港人开始长跑。A. made out理解；B. fitted in融入；C. took up开始从事，拿起；D. attended to照顾。根据后文“long-distance running”指他开始从事长跑运动。故选C。 【42题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：现年50多岁的Leung已经完成了100公里的南极冰上马拉松，成为第一个完成这项任务的盲人。A. injured受伤的；B. blind盲的；C. loyal忠诚的；D. humble谦虚的。根据上文“Gary Leung lost complete vision(Gary Leung完全失明)”可知，Gary Leung是第一个完成这项任务的盲人。故选B。 【43题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：最近，他刚刚在日本完成了2300公里的慈善长跑。A. smooth顺利的；B. annual每年的；C. impressive印象深刻的；D. charitable慈善的。根据后文“to raising money and gave financial support to young people”可知，这是一次慈善活动。故选D。 【44题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：日本的“黑暗跑2023”被分成了40天，这意味着Leung和他的领跑者——两人被一根绳子连接起来——平均每天跑50多公里。A. connected联系；B. attracted吸引；C. tripped绊倒；D. interrupted打断。根据后文“by a string attachment”可知，因为是盲人，所以Leung和他的领跑者——两人被一根绳子连接起来。故选A。 【45题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这次跑步是为了筹集资金，并通过当地非营利组织罗利保利包容运动协会为患有严重疾病的年轻人提供经济支持。A. exposed暴露的；B. committed尽心尽力的；C. addicted上瘾的；D. qualified有资格的。根据后文“to raising money and gave financial support to young people”指跑步活动主要是为了筹钱和提供经济支持，此处为短语be committed to doing sth.表示“致力于做某事”。故选B。 【46题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这次跑步是为了筹集资金，并通过当地非营利组织罗利保利包容运动协会为患有严重疾病的年轻人提供经济支持。A. illnesses疾病；B. theories理论；C. athletics田径运动；D. reviews评论。根据上文“to raising money and gave financial support to young people with critical”以及后文“all child patients defeating their illnesses”，指跑步主要是为了患重大疾病的年轻人提供经济支持。故选A。 【47题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Leung想要展示的是，每个人都有障碍，但必须勇敢面对。A. acknowledge承认；B. hesitate犹豫；C. criticize批评；D. demonstrate表明。根据后文“that everyone has obstacles, but they must face them with”可知，身为盲人的他这么做是想要表明每个人都能克服障碍。故选D。 【48题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Leung想要展示的是，每个人都有障碍，但必须勇敢面对。A. ambition抱负；B. delight高兴；C. bravery勇敢；D. amazement惊讶。根据后文“with a positive attitude”此处指积极勇敢面对障碍。故选C。 49题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Leung真的激励了所有以积极态度战胜疾病的儿童患者。A. pioneer先锋；B. inspiration激励，灵感；C. genius天才；D. reflection反射。根据后文“all child patients defeating their illnesses”可知，Leung真的激励了所有以积极态度战胜疾病的儿童患者。故选B。 【50题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我建议有类似损失的年轻朋友们学会热爱锻炼。A. force迫使；B. permit允许；C. recommend建议；D. command命令。后文“my younger friends with similar loss to learn to love”他建议年轻人从事锻炼，故选C。 【51题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我建议有类似损失的年轻朋友们学会热爱锻炼。A. update更新的信息；B. payoff报酬；C. blueprint蓝图；D. workout锻炼。根据后文“Doing physical activities”可知，他建议年轻人从事锻炼活动，故选D。 【52题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：做体育活动对他们来说不像健康人那么容易，所以我想建立一个平台，我们可以继续激励他们。A. able-bodied健壮的；B. strong-willed意志坚强的；C. high-ranking职位高的；D. good-looking好看的。根据上文“all child patients defeating their illnesses”可知，此处指生病的孩子不像健康人那样容易运动，故选A。 【53题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：虽然Leung肉体看不见东西，但他说这并不能阻止他长跑。A. roughly大概；B. physically肉体上，身体上；C. desperately绝望地；D. originally原创地。根据后文“see things”以及上文“Gary Leung lost complete vision(Gary Leung完全失明)”此处指肉体看不见东西，故选B。 【54题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：虽然Leung的身体看不见东西，但他说这并不能阻止他长跑。A. discourage使沮丧、阻止；B. rescue救援；C. release释放；D. spare抽出。根据上文“Now in his 50s, Leung has completed the 100-kilometer Antarctic Ice Marathon”指失明没有阻止他长跑，故选A。 【55题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Leung解释说：“如果你缺乏什么，没有必要害怕，因为你会拥有其他的才能。”A. charged引起强烈感情的；B. consumed充满……的；C. blessed祝福的；D. satisfied满足的。根据后文“with other talents”指缺乏东西会拥有其他的才能，此处为短语be blessed with表示“幸运地拥有某个特定的事物”。故选C。 第二节（共10小题；每小题l.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。 On December 4th, 2024, the Spring Festival was added _____56_____ UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This festival, deeply ____57____ (root) in Chinese traditions, symbolizes family reunion and cultural continuity. The Spring Festival falls on the first day of the first month of the Chinese calendar. People usually start preparing it for a long time. It is _____58_____ common practice for people _____59_____ (clean) their houses thoroughly to sweep away back luck. During the Spring Festival, homes _____60_____ (decorate) with red lanterns, red spring couplets and paper cuttings, representing good fortune. The Spring festival also includes various _____61_____ (celebration), such as dragon dances, temple fairs and fireworks, all of _____62_____ create a lively atmosphere. On the first day of the first lunar month, people usually visit their relatives and friends, wishing them good luck _____63_____ well-being for the upcoming year. Children often receive lucky money in red envelopes, wrapped _____64_____ (careful) by elders. Today, The Spring Festival is becoming ______65______ (popular) than ever before around the world. It shows the charm of Chinese culture and brings people together across borders. 【答案】56. to 57. rooted 58. a 59. to clean 60. are decorated 61. celebrations 62. which 63. and 64. carefully 65. more popular 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要讲述了 2024 年 12 月 4 日春节被列入联合国教科文组织人类非物质文化遗产名录，并介绍了春节的时间、传统习俗以及在全球日益受欢迎的情况。 【56题详解】 考查介词。句意：2024 年 12 月 4 日，春节被列入联合国教科文组织人类非物质文化遗产名录。 be added to，表示 “被添加到……”为固定短语。故填 to。 【57题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这个深深植根于中国传统的节日，象征着家庭团聚和文化传承。“root” 与 “festival” 之间是被动关系，即 “节日被植根于传统”，所以用过去分词形式作定语。故填rooted。 【58题详解】 考查冠词。句意：人们彻底打扫房屋以扫除厄运是一种常见的做法。practice“惯例”是可数名词，此处表示 “一种常见的做法”，用不定冠词 ，且common首字母的发音为辅音因素。故填a。 【59题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：人们彻底打扫房屋以扫除厄运是一种常见的做法。本句为“It is + 名词 + for sb. to do sth.”句型。故填to clean。 【60题详解】 考查动词时态和语态。句意：春节期间，家里装饰着红灯笼、红春联和剪纸，象征着好运。“homes” 与“decorate”之间是被动关系，且描述的是春节期间的常规情况，所以用一般现在时的被动语态，“homes” 为复数，be 动词用 are。故填are decorated。 【61题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：春节还包括各种庆祝活动，如舞龙、庙会和烟花表演，所有这些都营造出热闹的氛围。“various” 意为 “各种各样的”，可以修饰可数名词复数，“celebration” 是可数名词，所以此处要用复数形式 “celebrations”作宾语。故填celebrations。 【62题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：春节还包括各种庆祝活动，如舞龙、庙会和烟花表演，所有这些都营造出热闹的氛围。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是“dragon dances, temple fairs and fireworks”，指物，且在介词 “of”后作宾语，所以用关系代词“which”。故填which。 【63题详解】 考查连词。句意：正月初一，人们通常会拜访亲朋好友，祝愿他们在新一年里好运连连，幸福安康。“good luck”和“well-being” 是并列关系，用连词 and连接，故填and。 【64题详解】 考查副词。句意：孩子们经常收到长辈精心包好的红包压岁钱。“wrapped” 是动词，需要用副词来修饰，“careful”的副词形式是“carefully”，表示 “仔细地，精心地”。故填carefully。 【65题详解】 考查形容词比较级。句意：如今，春节在世界各地比以往任何时候都更受欢迎。由 “than ever before”可知，此处是将现在春节的受欢迎程度和以往进行比较，“popular”是多音节形容词，其比较级形式是在前面加“more”。故填more popular。 第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 66. 假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Jackson来信询问你未来的人生规划，请你回信，内容包括： 1.你的人生规划; 2.解释原因; 3.请他提出建议。 注意： 1.词数80左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Jackson, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Jackson, I’m writing to share with you my life plan in the future．When I grow up, I want to be a journalist．I think working for a newspaper and reporting news from all over the world would be really exciting．Journalists are to be very enthusiastic, independent and good at communicating with people．Hence I am trying to improve my speaking and writing skills．And of course, absorbing as much knowledge as possible at this stage in my life is what I must do． What do you think of my life plan? Any suggestions are welcome． Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Jackson来信询问你未来的人生规划，请你回信。 【详解】1.词汇积累 将来：in the future→ hereafter 擅长：be good at → be skilled in 当然：of course→ certainly 考虑：think of→ think about 2.句式拓展 合并简单句 原句：Journalists are to be very enthusiastic, independent and good at communicating with people．Hence I am trying to improve my speaking and writing skills． 拓展句：Journalists are to be very enthusiastic, independent and good at communicating with people, so I am trying to improve my speaking and writing skills． 【点睛】【高分句型1】When I grow up, I want to be a journalist．（运用了when引导的时间状语从句） 【高分句型2】And of course, absorbing as much knowledge as possible at this stage in my life is what I must do．（运用了what连接的表语从句） 第二节（满分25分） 67. 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。. It was a cool fall morning, and the sun was just starting to rise, casting a warm light to the quit neighborhood. For Alex, the high school junior with a deep passion for science, was filled with both excitement and nervousness. Today marked the final presentation of his science project, which he had been working on for months. The topic was renewable energy, and Alex had built a model of a solar-powered car. He hoped it would help him win the regional science fair. Alex checked his bag one last time: notes, sides, and the model car. Just as he was about to leave, his younger brother Ax came into the room with big, sorry-looking eyes. In his hand, he held a broken piece of the car's solar panel. “I'm really sorry, Alex!” Ax said in a very quiet voice, his head down because he felt guilty. “I was just so curious. I wanted to see how it worked, and I didn't mean to break it.” Alex's eyes opened wide in shock, and his heart felt like it dropped to the bottom of his stomach. The presentation was in a few hours, and there wasn't time to fix it. He thought about explaining what happened, but he was worried it would sound like an excuse and make him less likely to win. He could put a battery in the car and act like nothing was wrong. But when he thought about it, he felt uncomfortable. He was proud of being honest, and the idea of cheating, even a little bit, made him feel sick. As he walked to school, his steps were slow and heavy. He thought about all the late-night hours he spent working at his work bench, how frustrated he was when the circuits didn't work, and how happy he was when the car finally moved using solar power. His dreams of winning the competition and being recognized for his hard work seemed to be going away. But then he remembered the talks at the dinner table a long time ago, when his parents told him how important it was to be honest, responsible, and keep trying. Their words kept playing in his mind. By the time he got to the school gates, a determined look was on his face. He knew exactly what he had to do. 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 stood in front of the class and judges, feeling nervous. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Later that day, Alex received an email from the science fair organization. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Alex stood in front of the class and judges, feeling nervous. He took a deep breath and began his presentation. “Today, I'd like to talk about my project on a solar-powered car. However, before coming here, an accident happened. My little brother broke a part of the solar panel. I was so shocked and disappointed at first. But then I realized that honesty is more important than winning. So, what you see now is a damaged model. But the knowledge and effort behind it are real.” He then went on to explain the theory and his process of building the car. The audience listened attentively, some nodding in understanding. Later that day, Alex received an email from the science fair organization. His heart raced as he opened it. To his surprise, he had won an honorary mention. The email praised his honesty and his in-depth understanding of the project. It said that although his model was damaged, his integrity and the quality of his work impressed the judges. Alex felt a rush of joy and relief. He knew that his decision to be honest was the right one. This experience not only taught him the value of honesty but also made him more determined to pursue his love for science. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了高中生Alex对科学满怀热情，在秋季一个凉爽的早晨，他准备带着研究数月的太阳能汽车模型去参加科学项目最终展示，希望借此赢得地区科学展。出发前，弟弟Ax因好奇弄坏了汽车的太阳能电池板。Alex震惊又沮丧，距离展示只有几小时来不及修理，他纠结于是否作弊，但最终在回忆起父母关于诚实、负责和坚持的教导后，决定做正确的事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“Alex站在全班和评委面前，感到很紧张。”可知，第一段可描写Alex把有一块太阳能电池板坏了的事情如实告诉了评委并讲解制造汽车的过程和理论。 ②由第二段首句内容“那天晚些时候，Alex收到了科学博览会组织的一封电子邮件。”可知，第二段可描写作者Alex最后获奖了，并受到了评委的赞扬。 2.续写线索：说出实情——解释理论和制造汽车的过程——获奖——收到赞扬——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①.谈论，讨论：talk about / discuss ②.意识到：realize/be aware of ③.追求：pursue / seek 情绪类 ①.失望的：disappointed / despondent ②.坚定的：determined / uncompromising 【点睛】[高分句型1]. But then I realized that honesty is more important than winning. （由连接词that引导的宾语从句） [高分句型2]. So, what you see now is a damaged model. （由what引导的主语从句） [高分句型3]. It said that although his model was damaged, his integrity and the quality of his work impressed the judges.（由although引导的让步状语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$