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元宝山区第一中学高二年级下学期期中考试试题2025.5 英语 第一部分 听力 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. What is the biggest benefit of playing sports according to the woman? A. It reduces pressure. B. It builds her body. C. It keeps her focused. 2. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Find a place with a garden. B. Choose a cheaper house. C. Discuss the price. 3. How did AI help the woman? A. By completing a poster. B. By translating a message. C. By writing an article. 4. What does the woman like best? A. Red bean mooncakes. B. Chocolate mooncakes. C. Salted duck egg mooncakes. 5. How did the man get home yesterday? A. On foot. B. By car. C. By bus. 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is wrong with the man? A. He mistakes the time. B. He has a headache. C. His tooth is hurting. 7. What is the man probably going to do in half an hour? A. Call his doctor. B. Take some medicine. C. Visit the hospital. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A trip to China. B. Table manners in China. C. Fast development of China. 9. What does the man like best about China? A. The high-speed trains. B. The museums. C. The food. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Classmates. C. Strangers. 11. Why does the man speak to the woman? A. He is doing a survey. B. He needs help in making a plan. C. He wants to know the way to the factory. 12. What is the woman’s attitude to the plan in the end? A. Careless. B. Supportive. C. Negative. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Where does the conversation take place? A. At an electronics store. B. On the campus. C. In a museum. 14. Who creates the robots? A. A university. B. A company. C. A museum. 15. When will the delivery robot be tested in the city? A. This year. B. Next year. C. The year after next. 16. What can the special robot do? A. Clean a house. B. Keep people company. C. Cook a meal. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Why does physicist Brian Cox need an extra introduction? A. He shares a name with another famous person. B. He has made great contributions to physics. C. He is known to few people. 18. What was physicist Brian Cox’s last job? A. He was an actor. B. He was a musician. C. He was a writer. 19. What happened to physicist Brian Cox in 1993? A. He graduated from the university. B. He made the list with a band. C. He wrote a book. 20. Which is physicist Brian Cox’s new show? A. Solar System. B. Exploration of Science. C. Things Can Only Get Better. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Watercolor Painting Classes The following is something related to watercolor painting classes for people online. What is the Watercolor Academy The Watercolor Academy is much more than just a painting course. Here, you will also become a member of a unique art community where you can exhibit your artworks, get professional opinions on your creative progress, have your art questions answered, and communicate with your academy visitors. Contents Learn how to paint watercolors in our fun and practical art classes taught by professional artists in London. Our lively, fun Watercolor Painting Courses are designed to debunk (揭穿) the myth that painting with watercolors and inks is difficult. Through our tutors’ lively instruction and encouragement, students will lose their depression and create lively artworks. Schedule Classes meet once a week on their scheduled day. Review our schedule to find out when course terms start and end, and please see the registration page for class days and times. We believe that with time, encouragement and proper instruction, anyone can learn to draw and paint exceptionally well, Our school has served the Minneapolis & St Paul community for over 25 years as artists and teachers. Fees The price for a group of 2 to 5 people is $100 per person. For 6 or more participants, the cost is $60 per person. The price for a private class starts at $200 for an individual. If you choose the private class, you will be able to select the painting of your choice and schedule the day and time that work well for you and the instructor. Call 970-429-2777 to book a private watercolor class. 1. What can students do in the Watercolor Academy? A. Give a lecture on painting. B. Present their own good works. C. Set up a unique art community. D. Learn to give professional opinions. 2. How can students learn about the schedule? A. By calling 970-429-2777. B. By seeing the registration page. C. By asking professional artists in London. D. By visiting the Minneapolis & St Paul community. 3. What is special about the private class? A. It can last for many hours. B. It requires students to work well. C. The class is given by famous artists. D. The students can schedule their class time. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了水彩画在线课程的相关信息。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据What is the Watercolor Academy部分中“Here, you will also become a member of a unique art community where you can exhibit your artworks, get professional opinions on your creative progress, have your art questions answered, and communicate with your academy visitors. (在这里，你还将成为一个独特艺术社区的成员，在社区中你可以展示自己的艺术作品，获取关于创作进展的专业意见，让专业人士解答你的艺术问题，并与学院的访客交流。)”可知，学生可以在水彩画学院展示自己的优秀作品。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Schedule部分中“Review our schedule to find out when course terms start and end, and please see the registration page for class days and times. (查看我们的时间表以了解课程学期的开始和结束时间，并请访问注册页面查看上课天数和具体时间。)”可知，学生可以通过查看注册页面了解课程时间表。故选B。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Fees部分中“If you choose the private class, you will be able to select the painting of your choice and schedule the day and time that work well for you and the instructor. (如果你选择私人课程，你将能够选择你喜欢的画作，并安排适合你和导师的上课日期和时间。)”可知，私人课程的特别之处在于学生可以安排自己的上课时间。故选D。 B Reading Vogue, I sat quietly in the salon, awaiting my turn for hair cutting. After a while I raised my head and looked in the mirror. Catching my reflection, I quickly lowered my eyes, avoiding what I saw — a group of scars (疤痕). At 19, my pimples (粉刺) lay inactive, but they left scars like dead volcanoes. A woman sweeping the floor caught my attention. She looked fifty years old. wearing a red jacket with golden buttons and heavy make-up. I wasn’t sure if she noticed me looking at her, but she stopped sweeping and walked over to stand behind my chair. Smiling at my reflection in the mirror, she said, “You’d be pretty without those scars.” I didn’t know what to say. Was that meant to be a compliment (赞美)? “You know, you can get something done about them. I know someone. Let me get you a card.” She rushed over to the front counter, leaving me to take another look at my reflection. Was it possible for me to remove these scars? I would do almost anything for that. I soon dialed the number on the card and signed up for 12 expensive treatments. After each treatment my face felt like getting sunburned and it really hurt. But I was ensured my scars would disappear. 24 years later… I sat in a Saigon eyewear shop ordering a set of glasses. A well-meaning saleswoman approached me. “Wanna be beautiful?” she pointed to my aged scars and asked. Holding up a face cream, she added, “You try. Make you beautiful.” This time her words had little influence on me. The past years have taught me much about what’s important in life and what beauty really looks like. I’ve learned smiles and a good personality are more powerful than beautiful appearance. I’ve learned that just taking another breath makes us beautiful. So I smiled and replied, “Thank you. I’m already beautiful.” 4. What was the author like 24 years ago? A. She felt ashamed of her look. B. She tried hard to hide her scars. C. She hesitated about removing her scars. D. She was used to comments made by others. 5. Why did the woman sweeping the floor talk to the author? A. To watch the author’s face. B. To show concern to the author. C. To recommend a beauty service. D. To inspire the author to be confident. 6. How did the author feel about the saleswoman’s words? A. Excited. B. Annoyed. C. Doubtful. D. Peaceful. 7 What’s the best title for the text? A. Treasure your scars B. I am already beautiful C. Be proud of your appearance D. Scars helped me find real happiness 【答案】4. A 5. C 6. D 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者24年前因脸上的疤痕而自卑，尝试接受美容治疗，后来领悟到真正的美丽在于内在的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“After a while I raised my head and looked in the mirror. Catching my reflection, I quickly lowered my eyes, avoiding what I saw — a group of scars (疤痕). (过了一会儿，我抬起头，看着镜子。看到自己的倒影，我赶紧低下眼睛，避开我所看到的——一群疤痕。)”可知，24年前，作者对自己的长相感到羞愧。故选A。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“I wasn’t sure if she noticed me looking at her, but she stopped sweeping and walked over to stand behind my chair. Smiling at my reflection in the mirror, she said, “You’d be pretty without those scars.” I didn’t know what to say. Was that meant to be a compliment (赞美)? “You know, you can get something done about them. I know someone. Let me get you a card.” (不确定她是否注意到我在看她，但她停下扫地的动作，走到我的椅子后面，对着镜子里的我微笑着说：“你要是没有这些疤痕会很漂亮。”我不知道该说什么——这算赞美吗？“你知道吗，你可以做点什么去掉它们。我认识个人，我给你拿张卡片。”)”可知，扫地的女人跟作者说话是为了推荐美容服务。故选C。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“I sat in a Saigon eyewear shop ordering a set of glasses. A well-meaning saleswoman approached me. “Wanna be beautiful?” she pointed to my aged scars and asked. Holding up a face cream, she added, “You try. Make you beautiful.” (我坐在西贡的一家眼镜店里挑选眼镜。一位热心的女售货员走向我，指着我脸上的旧疤痕问道：“想变漂亮吗？”她举起一瓶面霜补充道：“试试这个，能让你变美。”)”和最后一段中“This time her words had little influence on me. The past years have taught me much about what’s important in life and what beauty really looks like. (这一次，她的话对我影响不大。过去的几年教会了我很多关于生活中什么是重要的，以及美丽到底是什么样子的。)”可知，作者对女售货员的话感到很平静。故选D。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段中“After a while I raised my head and looked in the mirror. Catching my reflection, I quickly lowered my eyes, avoiding what I saw — a group of scars (疤痕). (过了一会儿，我抬起头，看着镜子。看到自己倒影，我赶紧低下眼睛，避开我所看到的——一群疤痕。)”和最后一段中“I’ve learned smiles and a good personality are more powerful than beautiful appearance. I’ve learned that just taking another breath makes us beautiful. So I smiled and replied, “Thank you. I’m already beautiful.” (我学会了微笑和善良的性格比美丽的外表更有力量，也懂得了仅仅是活着就足以让我们美丽。于是我微笑着回答：“谢谢，我已经很美了。”)”可知，文章主要讲述了作者24年前因脸上的疤痕而自卑，尝试接受美容治疗，后来领悟到真正的美丽在于内在的故事。可知，B选项“I am already beautiful (我已经很漂亮了)”最符合文章标题。故选B。 C Imagine underwater diving and you might picture tropical views and colorful sea fish. But hundreds of feet deep beneath the shining surface lies another field of the diver—the tough world of the underwater welder (焊工). While the dangers of underwater welding have caught the attention of the media, a new trend has emerged, where kids play a trick on their parents by pretending to have accepted a job as an underwater welder to cause surprise and disbelief. But underwater welding certainly lives up to its dangerous reputation. Dressed in wetsuits or dry suits, welders leap off a boat. There are various methods of moving down. For an oil platform, the first welder will climb down the platform underwater, and establish a rope that goes up to the boat. The others then wrap their fingers around the line and go down to the bottom. They also carry welding tools in hand. The process requires great carefulness. Working underwater also presents great challenges. While there’s a pipe supplying oxygen from the surface to the welder, the high water pressure could cause serious physical issues. Visibility worsens the challenges, as welders often find themselves working in clouded, dark waters. This makes it difficult to identify potential dangers. Some welders even keep their eyes closed while welding to remain calm, allowing the repair to depend on feel. Electrocution is also a threat underwater because electricity can send electrical currents through water. To reduce risks, underwater welders rely on strict training and specialized equipment. But fear is part of the process, says Purvis, an experienced underwater welder. “Being scared is natural. If any welder says they haven’t been scared, they’re lying,” he says. Underwater welding may always be a job that has to be done by humans. The work is simply too complex. “It’s a craft,” says Kevin, a director of environmental services. “You really have to be devoted to get the skill, in the same way that a painter or musician needs to put in their 10,000 hours.” 8. How do most welders for oil platforms reach their working site underwater? A. By jumping off the platform. B. By moving down along a rope. C. By using their welding tools in hand. D. By attaching a rope to their feet and going down. 9. What can we learn about underwater welders in their working state? A. They need to see clearly when welding. B. They are good at sensing possible dangers. C. They suffer a lot for lack of oxygen. D. They may choose to weld without using eyesight. 10. Which best describes underwater welders’ feeling of fear? A. Unavoidable. B. Unbearable. C. Uncontrollable. D. Unpredictable. 11. Which is the best title for the text? A. How to show respect for underwater welders B. Underwater welding—a most dangerous job C. How to avoid the dangers of underwater welding D. Welding underwater? Risky but mostly charming 【答案】8. B 9. D 10. A 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了水下焊接的危险性、焊工的工作过程、面临的挑战以及他们如何应对恐惧。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“For an oil platform, the first welder will climb down the platform underwater, and establish a rope that goes up to the boat. The others then wrap their fingers around the line and go down to the bottom.(对于石油平台，第一个焊工会爬下平台潜入水中，并建立一条通向船的绳子。其他人则用手指缠住绳子，然后下到海底。)”可知，大多数石油平台的焊工是通过沿着绳子下降到达他们在水下的工作地点的。故选B。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Some welders even keep their eyes closed while welding to remain calm, allowing the repair to depend on feel.(有些焊工甚至在焊接时闭上眼睛以保持冷静，让修理依靠感觉。)”可知，水下焊工在工作时可能会选择不依赖视力进行焊接。故选D。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“But fear is part of the process, says Purvis, an experienced underwater welder. “Being scared is natural. If any welder says they haven’t been scared, they’re lying,” he says.(但有经验的潜水焊工Purvis说，恐惧是这个过程的一部分。“感到害怕是很自然的。如果有任何焊工说他们从未害怕过，那他们就是在撒谎，”他说。)”可知，水下焊工的恐惧感是不可避免的，故选A。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第三段“Working underwater also presents great challenges. While there’s a pipe supplying oxygen from the surface to the welder, the high water pressure could cause serious physical issues. Visibility worsens the challenges, as welders often find themselves working in clouded, dark waters. This makes it difficult to identify potential dangers. Some welders even keep their eyes closed while welding to remain calm, allowing the repair to depend on feel. Electrocution is also a threat underwater because electricity can send electrical currents through water.(在水下工作也面临着巨大的挑战。虽然有一根管道从表面向焊工供应氧气，但高压可能会导致严重的身体问题。能见度使挑战更加严峻，因为焊工经常发现自己在多云、黑暗的水域中工作。这使得识别潜在危险变得困难。有些焊工甚至在焊接时闭上眼睛以保持冷静，让修理依靠感觉。在水下触电也是一种威胁，因为电可以在水中产生电流。)”可知，本文主要讲述了水下焊接的危险性、焊工的工作过程、面临的挑战以及他们如何应对恐惧。因此，最合适的标题是“Underwater welding—a most dangerous job(水下焊接——最危险的工作之一)”。故选B。 D Every year millions of electronics, especially electrical appliances (家用电器), are thrown away. This e-waste includes cellphones, computers and medical equipment. If not properly dealt with, e-waste can release up to 100 different chemicals into the environment. However, less than one quarter of the waste is reused. Most people will consider buying new electronics if the old ones are on the blink. About 80 percent of broken electronics are repairable. If anything isn’t done to encourage repairs, e-waste will grow to about 74 million tons by 2030. Now a new concept is hoping to change the facts on the ground by creating Fixing Factories. Two of the factories opened in Camden and Brent in the spring of 2023. The factories were inspired by the nonprofit The Restart Project, which begin holding fixing parties about ten years ago. For years, people have been invited to have their electronics repaired over a cup of beer. “Camden is where we ran our first party almost 10 years ago, and we’ve enjoyed bringing our events to pubs, community centers, festivals, universities and other places,” said Fiona Dear, the charity’s co-director. “We hope the local fixing factory will provide an opportunity for people to take their out-of-order electronics or electrical appliances to us for repairs.” But the factories may not be enough, according to Dermot, project manager for the Camden branch, who has been repairing things in his whole life. “There need to be huge changes in the way our things are made,” he said. Changes in the industry to make electronics repairable are necessary. These changes will make the world a greener and safer place. 12. What does the underlined phrase “on the blink” in paragraph 1 mean? A. In the dark. B. Out of shape. C. Out of order. D. Under control. 13. What might be the goal of Fixing Factories? A. To hold repair parties for people to have a good time. B. To encourage people to reduce the use of electronics. C. To make people take their broken electronics for repairs. D. To produce electronics that can be used for much longer. 14. How does The Restart Project work according to the text? A. It offers help and support to factories. B. It holds fixing parties in various places. C. It cooperates with different organizations. D. It instructs people to use electronics wisely. 15. What is a good way to reduce e-waste according to Dermot? A. Producing enough high-quality electronics. B. Improving people’s ability to repair electronics. C Building more factories to produce better electronics. D. Designing electronics better to make them repairable. 【答案】12. C 13. C 14. B 15. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了每年大量电子设备被丢弃形成电子垃圾，处理不当会污染环境且再利用率低，约 80% 损坏设备可修复，否则到 2030 年电子垃圾将大增。受“重启计划” 启发，2023 年卡姆登和布伦特开设“修复工厂”，该组织此前举办“维修派对”鼓励维修。 【12题详解】 词义猜测题。根据第一段中“Most people will consider buying new electronics if the old ones are…(如果旧的电子产品……，大多数人会考虑买新的。)”及第二段中“About 80 percent of broken electronics are repairable.( 大约80%的损坏的电子产品是可以修复的。)”可知，“on the blink”与“broken”语义相近，意为 “出故障的”。选项 C“Out of order”（故障）符合语境。故选C项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“If anything isn’t done to encourage repairs, e-waste will grow to about 74 million tons by 2030.( 如果不采取措施鼓励维修，到2030年，电子垃圾将增长到约7400万吨。)”以及第三段中“We hope the local fixing factory will provide an opportunity for people to take their out-of-order electronics or electrical appliances to us for repairs.( 我们希望当地的维修工厂能为人们提供一个机会，让他们把坏掉的电子产品或电器带到我们这里维修。)” 可知，“修复工厂”的目标是让人们把坏掉的电子产品拿去修理。故选C项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“The factories were inspired by the nonprofit The Restart Project, which begin holding fixing parties about ten years ago. (这些工厂的灵感来自于非营利组织“重启项目”（The Restart Project），该组织大约在十年前开始举办修理聚会。)”并在第三段提到活动地点包括酒吧、社区中心等多地。可推知，重启项目通过在不同的地方举行固定聚会来工作。故选B项。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Changes in the industry to make electronics repairable are necessary. These changes will make the world a greener and safer place.( 为了使电子产品可修复，行业变革是必要的。这些变化将使世界成为一个更环保、更安全的地方。)”可推知，根据Dermot的说法，减少电子垃圾的好方法是更好地设计电子产品以使其可修复。故选D项。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Many people think of guys as being carefree when it comes to their appearance. But in fact, a lot of guys spend plenty of time in front of the mirror. They care just as much as girls do about their body image. Body image is a person’s opinions and feelings about his or her own body and physical appearance. ____16____ You appreciate your body for its capabilities and accept its imperfections. So, what can you do to develop a positive body image? Here are some ideas. Recognize your strengths. ____17____ What does your body do well? Maybe your speed, strength, or coordination makes you better than others at a certain sport. That may be basketball, table tennis, mountain biking, dancing, or even running. Or perhaps you have non-sports skills, like drawing, painting, singing, playing a musical instrument, writing, or acting. Just explore talents that you feel good about. Exercise regularly. Exercise can help you look well and feel good about yourself. Good physiques (体格) don’t just happen. They take hard work, regular workouts, and a healthy diet. A healthy habit can be as simple as exercising 20 minutes to 1 hour three days a week. ____18____ Respect your body! Practice good habits to respect your body. ____19____ And they can help you build a positive body image. ____20____ Your body is just one part of who you are. Your talents for comedy, a quick wit (智慧), and all the other things make you unique. So try not to let small imperfections take over. A. Be yourself. B. Working out can also lift your spirits. C. Different body types are good for different things. D. Use this as an opportunity to discover what you’re good at. E. The good news is that your self-image and body image can be changed. F. Having a positive body image means feeling satisfied with the way you look. G. Showering regularly and taking care of your teeth, hair and skin are a good way to respect your body. 【答案】16. F 17. C 18. B 19. G 20. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了男孩对外貌的重视和如何培养积极的身体形象。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Body image is a person’s opinions and feelings about his or her own body and physical appearance.(身体形象是一个人对自己身体和外表的看法和感受。)”解释“身体形象”的定义，下文“You appreciate your body for its capabilities and accept its imperfections.(你欣赏你身体的能力，接受它的不完美。)”提到“欣赏身体的能力并接受不完美”，F选项Having a positive body image means feeling satisfied with the way you look.(拥有积极的身体形象意味着对自己的外表感到满意。)衔接上下文，进一步说明“积极身体形象”的具体含义。故选F项。 【17题详解】 段落主题为“Recognize your strengths.(认识自己的优势)”，再根据下文“What does your body do well? Maybe your speed, strength, or coordination makes you better than others at a certain sport. That may be basketball, table tennis, mountain biking, dancing, or even running.(你的身体擅长做什么？也许你的速度、力量或协调性使你在某项运动中比别人更好。那可能是篮球、乒乓球、山地自行车、舞蹈，甚至跑步。)”中通过提问引导读者认识自己的优势，发现自己身体擅长的不同领域（运动或非运动技能），可能会让你擅长不一样的运动。C选项Different body types are good for different things.(不同的体型对不同的事情有好处。)呼应主题。故选C项。 【18题详解】 根据该段标题“Exercise regularly.(定期锻炼)”可知，段落围绕“定期锻炼”展开，以及前句“A healthy habit can be as simple as exercising 20 minutes to 1 hour three days a week. (一个健康的习惯可以很简单，每周锻炼三天，每次20分钟到1小时。)”强调锻炼的频率和习惯，B选项Working out can also lift your spirits.(锻炼还能提升情绪。)补充锻炼的另一好处（精神层面），与前文“look well and feel good(看起来很好，自我感觉良好)”形成递进，符合语境。故选B项。 【19题详解】 该段落主题为“Respect your body!(尊重身体)”，上文“Practice good habits to respect your body.(养成好习惯，尊重自己的身体。)”提到“养成良好习惯”，G 选项Showering regularly and taking care of your teeth, hair and skin are a good way to respect your body.(定期洗澡、护理牙齿、头发和皮肤是尊重身体的好方法。)具体举例说明尊重身体的“好习惯”的内容，且后句“they”指代这些习惯，衔接自然。故选G项。 【20题详解】 根据下文“Your body is just one part of who you are. Your talents for comedy, a quick wit (智慧), and all the other things make you unique. So try not to let small imperfections take over.(你的身体只是你的一部分。你在喜剧方面的天赋、机智和所有其他方面都使你独一无二。所以尽量不要让小的不完美占据主导。)”可知，该段强调“身体只是自我的一部分，才华和个性更重要”，A 选项Be yourself.(做自己)作为标题，概括段落核心——接纳完整的自我，不因外表瑕疵否定独特性，贴合文意。故选A项。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 I have finally reached a place I never thought imaginable. I now enjoy cooking for my family. While I’ve always been good at cooking, the task of planning a week’s groceries and ____21____ all the ingredients always seemed a huge ____22____ to me. Leftover produce from recipes would go bad in my fridge, ____23____ me to wash out their smelly ____24____, which made me feel guilty about wasting. An obvious solution would be ____25____ a meal kit delivery service, but it just felt so strange to be sent a box with a specific amount of carrot slices in a little ____26____. Instead, I signed up for a weekly produce box delivered from our local grocery store. The contents ____27____ each week, depending on the season, and ____28____ include local produce. Cooking in this way is a much more ____29____ task. You don’t really know what you will get, so it requires you to plan your meals around what you have and be creative. This was demanding, but the payoff was ____30____; After a lot of ____31____ and patience, cooking with “mystery produce” has made me fluent in cooking, planning meals and ____32____ food. I understand what each ____33____ brings to a meal, and I can make appropriate replacements and feel confident in the kitchen. Now, I am always excited and ____34____ about food and cooking. I look forward to ____35____ what’s in my produce box and making meals from them. 21. A. using up B. throwing away C. giving back D. handing out 22. A. object B. challenge C. graph D. trend 23. A. persuading B. commanding C. teaching D. forcing 24. A. remains B. fibers C. samples D. leaves 25 A. evaluating B. sponsoring C. booking D. designing 26. A. suitcase B. packet C. schoolbag D. luggage 27. A. improve B. dominate C. decrease D. vary 28. A. surprisingly B. occasionally C. rarely D. generally 29. A. difficult B. standard C. formal D. boring 30. A. easily-won B. well-informed C. life-changing D. eye-catching 31. A. explanation B. balance C. practice D. hesitation 32. A. storing B. managing C. advertising D. sharing 33. A. participant B. ingredient C. kitchen D. cook 34. A. curious B. casual C. particular D. anxious 35. A. returning B. updating C. tasting D. discovering 【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. C 32. B 33. B 34. A 35. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者曾为规划食材犯难，后订阅每周农产品箱，在应对“神秘食材”中提升厨艺，如今享受烹饪与探索食材的乐趣。 【21题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：虽然我一直擅长烹饪，但计划一周的杂货采购并用完所有食材对我来说似乎是一个巨大的挑战。A. using up用完；B. throwing away扔掉；C. giving back归还；D. handing out分发。根据下文“Leftover produce from recipes would go bad”可知，作者之前常剩下食材，此处指采购并刚好用那些食材。故选A项。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：虽然我一直擅长烹饪，但计划一周的杂货采购并用完所有食材对我来说似乎是一个巨大的挑战。A. object物体；B. challenge挑战；C. graph图表；D. trend趋势。根据下文“Leftover produce from recipes would go bad in my fridge”可知，这里描述的食材浪费问题，计划采购并用完食材对作者来说很困难，是挑战。故选B项。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：食谱中剩下的农产品会在冰箱里变质，迫使我清洗它们发臭的残余物，这让我对浪费感到内疚。A. persuading说服；B. commanding命令；C. teaching教；D. forcing迫使。根据上文“Leftover produce from recipes would go bad in my fridge”以及语境可知，食材变质后不得不清洗，此处用“迫使”体现无奈。故选D项。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：食谱中剩下的农产品会在冰箱里变质，迫使我清洗它们发臭的残余物，这让我对浪费感到内疚。A. remains残余物；B. fibers纤维；C. samples样本；D. leaves叶子。根据上文“wash out their smelly”以及语境可知，变质的食材残余会发臭，remains符合语境。故选A项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一个明显的解决办法是订购套餐配送服务，但收到一个装有特定数量胡萝卜片的小包装盒子感觉很奇怪。A. evaluating评估；B. sponsoring赞助；C. booking订购；D. designing设计。根据下文“a meal kit delivery service”可知，此处指订购服务。故选C项。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：一个明显的解决办法是订购套餐配送服务，但收到一个装有特定数量胡萝卜片的小包装盒子感觉很奇怪。A. suitcase手提箱；B. packet小包；C. schoolbag书包；D. luggage行李。根据上文“a box with a specific amount of carrot slices in a little”以及语境可知，这里指装胡萝卜片的应是小包装。故选B项。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：食材每周都不同，取决于季节，通常包括当地农产品。A. improve改善；B. dominate支配；C. decrease减少；D. vary变化。根据下文“depending on the season”可知，每周食材随季节变化。故选D项。 【28题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：食材每周都不同，取决于季节，通常包括当地农产品。A. surprisingly惊人地；B. occasionally偶尔；C. rarely很少；D. generally通常。根据下文“include local produce”以及语境可知，这里指当地农产品应是每周盒子里通常会有的内容。故选D项。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：以这种方式烹饪是一项更困难的任务。A. difficult困难的；B. standard标准的；C. formal正式的；D. boring无聊的。根据下文“You don’t really know what you will get, so it requires you to plan your meals around what you have and be creative.”可知，这里指需围绕现有食材创意烹饪，任务有些困难。故选A项。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这很有挑战性，但回报是改变人生的。A. easily-won容易获得的；B. well-informed见多识广的；C. life-changing改变人生的；D. eye-catching引人注目的。根据下文“cooking with ‘mystery produce’ has made me fluent in cooking, planning meals and 　12　food.”可知，作者变得擅长烹饪、规划餐食，所以这里指这种挑战带来了改变人生的回报。故选C项。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：经过大量的练习和耐心，用“神秘农产品”烹饪让我在烹饪、规划餐食和管理食物方面变得熟练。A. explanation解释；B. balance平衡；C. practice练习；D. hesitation犹豫。根据下文“cooking with ‘mystery produce’ has made me fluent in cooking”以及常识可知，变得熟练需通过练习，practice符合语境。故选C项。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：经过大量的练习和耐心，用“神秘农产品”烹饪让我在烹饪、规划餐食和管理食物方面变得熟练。A. storing储存；B. managing管理；C. advertising打广告；D. sharing分享。根据上文“cooking, planning meals”和语境可知，此空描述的内容与“cooking, planning meals”并列，“managing food(管理食物)”指合理利用食材，符合文意。故选B项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我了解每种食材给一顿饭带来什么，我可以做出适当的替代，在厨房里充满信心。A. participant参与者；B. ingredient食材；C. kitchen厨房；D. cook厨师。根据下文“make appropriate replacements”可知，此处指了解每种食材的作用。故选B项。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：现在，我总是对食物和烹饪感到兴奋和好奇。A. curious好奇的；B. casual随意的；C. particular特别的；D. anxious焦虑的。根据上文“I am always excited and”以及语境可知，此空内容应与excited并列，“curious”体现对未知食材的探索欲，符合语境。故选A项。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我期待着发现我的农产品盒里有什么，并选择它们做饭。A. returning返回；B. updating更新；C. tasting品尝；D. discovering发现。根据上文“The contents 　7　each week, depending on the season”以及语境可知，因盒子内容每周不同，故作者期待发现盒中食材。故选D项。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Bada Shanren (1626-1705) is the literary name of one of the most famous painters of the early Qing period. Nobody knows ____36____ (precise) the details of his life, even his real name, but he is commonly known as Zhu Da, which is believed as his nickname. Animals in the paintings of Bada Shanren have a ____37____ (reputed) for their “eye rolling” or glaring eyes. In his paintings, animals usually are watchful ____38____ big, square eyes. Their odd postures, often standing on one foot and pulling their heads back inside their feathers and leaning forward, convey complex messages ____39____ (know) only to Bada Shanren. These animals are believed to be filled with the artist’s emotion. These images use ____40____ individualistic and unusual style that is uniquely his. Bada Shanren’s painting style evolved throughout his life. His earliest ____41____ (survive) works inherited the use of ink and calligraphic skills from ____42____ (tradition) Chinese painting, possessing a sense of peace and purity. His style seemed ____43____ (become) mature after his mental health ____44____ (decline) significantly. Towards the end of his life, however, Bada Shanren brought back the familiar imagery and symbolism of his early works, ____45____ were believed to be pursued through study and meditation. 【答案】36. precisely 37. reputation 38. with 39. known 40. an 41. surviving 42. traditional 43 to become 44. declined 45. which 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了八大山人（1626-1705）是清初著名画家，真名不详，其画作中动物以 “翻白眼” 或瞪眼闻名，姿态奇特，蕴含复杂情感，风格独特。他的画风一生演变，早期作品承袭传统，具平和纯净之感，精神状况下滑后渐趋成熟，晚年又回归早期意象，据悉是通过研习与冥想达成。 【36题详解】 考查副词。句意：没有人确切知道他的生活细节，甚至他的真实姓名，但他通常被称为朱耷，这被认为是他的昵称。修饰动词know用副词precisely作状语，故填precisely。 【37题详解】 考查名词。句意：八大山人画中的动物以“翻白眼”或怒目而闻名。短语have a reputation for表示“以……而闻名”。故填reputation。 【38题详解】 考查介词。句意：在他的画中，动物通常用大大的方形眼睛警惕着。表示“带有、具有”，指动物“长着大大的方眼睛”，用介词with引出伴随特征。故填with。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：它们的奇怪姿势，通常是单脚站立，把头缩进羽毛里，身体前倾，传递着只有八大山人才知道的复杂信息。此处know与messages构成逻辑被动关系，故用过去分词作定语。故填known。 【40题详解】 考查冠词。句意：这些图像使用了他独特的个人主义和不寻常的风格。此处style为泛指，且individualistic是发音以元音音素开头的单词，用不定冠词an。故填an。 【41题详解】 考查形容词。句意：他最早幸存的作品继承了中国传统绘画的水墨和书法技巧，具有一种宁静和纯净的感觉。修饰名词works用形容词surviving (幸存的)作定语。故填surviving。 【42题详解】 考查形容词。句意：他最早幸存的作品继承了中国传统绘画的水墨和书法技巧，具有一种宁静和纯净的感觉。修饰名词短语Chinese painting用形容词traditional作定语。故填traditional。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：他的风格似乎在他的精神健康状况明显下降后变得成熟起来。短语seem to do sth.表示“似乎……”。故填to become。 【44题详解】 考查时态。句意：他的风格似乎在他的精神健康状况明显下降后变得成熟起来。根据上文His style seemed可知，从句谓语动词decline为一般过去时。故填declined。 【45题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：然而，在他生命的最后，八大山人带回了他早期作品中熟悉的意象和象征主义，这被认为是通过学习和冥想来追求的。非限制性定语从句修饰先行词imagery and symbolism of his early works，先行词指物，关系词替代先行词在从句作主语，用关系代词which。故填which。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，暑假在伦敦学习，得知当地美术馆要举办中国画展。请写一封信申请做志愿者，内容包括： 1.写信目的； 2.个人优势； 3.表达希望。 注意：1.词数 80 左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Sir/Madam, I’m Li Hua, an exchange student from China during this summer vacation. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Sir/Madam, I’m Li Hua, an exchange student from China during this summer vacation. I’m delighted to learn that volunteer students are wanted for a Chinese painting exhibition to be held in the local art gallery. Now I’m writing to apply for the position. The reasons for my application are as follows. First of all, having been exposed to foreign teachers since a young age, I can communicate freely with others in English. What’s more, years of being monitor makes me a brilliant organizer, which will help a lot to keep the exhibition in order. I hope you can consider my application. I’d appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。本篇书面表达属于英语中的应用文写作。要求考生写一封申请信申请做当地美术馆即将举办的中国画展的志愿者。 【详解】1.词汇积累 高兴的：delighted→pleased/joyful 首先：first of all→firstly 除此之外：what’s more→in addition 出色的：brilliant→excellent 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：First of all, having been exposed to foreign teachers since a young age, I can communicate freely with others in English. 拓展句：First of all, as I have been exposed to foreign teachers since a young age, I can communicate freely with others in English. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m delighted to learn that volunteer students are wanted for a Chinese painting exhibition to be held in the local art gallery.（运用了that引导的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】What’s more, years of being monitor makes me a brilliant organizer, which will help a lot to keep the exhibition in order.（which引导非限制性定语从句） 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 One day, Mrs. Green asked everyone about their dream jobs. The classroom suddenly got filled with eager voices as classmates enthusiastically shared their dreams. “I want to be a college professor,” said Sarah confidently. “I dream of becoming a basketball player,” exclaimed Mike with light in his eye. The air was filled with dreams of doctors, nurses, police and various professions. When Mrs. Green turned her attention to me, inquiring about my future career, I hesitated. “I don’t know yet,” I admitted. Then she asked if I wished to follow in my dad’s footsteps. “No,” I replied firmly. My dad is a distinguished doctor with a demanding schedule, who often finds himself engaged in the responsibilities of his job. Thus, he often return s home late in the evening. The limited time we spent together during my growth created a noticeable distance in our relationship. I had such a lot to complain about his job and thus being a doctor would be the last option I would take. Upon hearing my response, Mrs. Green remained silent. Instead, she encouraged me to reflect further. A turning point came when our school organized a cultural festival. It was an important event, and we had been preparing for it for a long time. For my role, I needed to purchase a costume. Unfortunately, my mother was abroad, so the responsibility fell on my father. Unwillingly, I agreed, acknowledging that there was no other choice. In the mall, my dad’s unfamiliarity with the shopping list became apparent. Despite Mom’s thorough list, we wandered aimlessly through the floors, struggling to find the necessary items. As we did, I felt a growing sense of discomfort. Suddenly, a chaos drew our attention. A crowd had gathered, and someone was shouting for help. It turned out that an elderly customer had a fall, and onlookers were at a loss on how to assist. 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。 Without hesitation, my father rushed forward. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ For the first time, I felt a sense of pride in his work. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Without hesitation, my father rushed forward. He pushed through the crowd, his demeanor calm and collected despite the chaos around him. Kneeling beside the elderly customer, he quickly assessed the situation and instructed bystanders to call an ambulance. With gentle hands, he comforted the frightened old man, assuring him that help was on the way. As he tended to the injured, my father’s expertise as a doctor shone through, and I couldn’t help but be impressed. His actions spoke louder than any words ever could, showing me a side of him I had never seen before. The crowd dispersed, and when the ambulance arrived, my father carefully explained the situation to the paramedics before they took the elderly man away. Standing there, watching him, I realized that being a doctor wasn’t just about long hours and sacrifices; it was also about making a difference in people’s lives. For the first time, I felt a sense of pride in his work. As we walked out of the mall, I couldn’t help but ask him about his experiences as a doctor, and he shared stories of the moments that had brought him joy and fulfillment. I listened intently, seeing him in a new light. That night, when he returned home late, instead of feeling annoyed, I greeted him with a hug and thanked him for what he did. From then on, our relationship began to mend, and I found myself looking up to him in a way I never had before. My perspective on his job changed, and I realized that being a doctor wasn’t just a demanding profession; it was a calling that allowed him to touch lives and make a real impact. As I grew older, I even found myself considering following in his footsteps, inspired by his dedication and compassion. 【解析】 【导语】文章以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在回答老师关于梦想职业的提问时，表达了自己对成为医生（像父亲一样）的抗拒，因为父亲作为医生工作繁忙，导致他们之间关系疏远。然而，在学校组织的一次文化节活动中，作者与父亲一同购物时遇到了一位摔倒的老人，父亲毫不犹豫地冲上前去提供帮助。这一事件成为了作者对父亲职业看法的转折点，让他开始重新审视并可能重新考虑自己未来职业的选择。文章通过这一经历，展现了作者对父亲职业态度的转变，以及对人生和职业选择更深层次的思考。. 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段首句内容“父亲毫不犹豫地冲上前去。”可知，第一段可描写父亲对老人进行急救的过程以及作者思想发生了转变。 ②由第二段首句内容“我第一次为他的工作感到骄傲。”可知，第二段可描写父亲和作者分享做医生的经历以及作者对父亲的职业看法的转变以及进行更加深入的思考。 2.续写线索：父亲指挥急救——作者的感悟——询问父亲的经历——父亲分享工作经历——关系修复——重新审视父亲的职业 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①评估：assess/estimate ②解释：explain/account for ③修复：mend/restore ④意识到：realize/be aware of 情绪类 ①恼怒的：annoyed/irritated ②感谢：thank/appreciate 【点睛】[高分句型1] Standing there, watching him, I realized that being a doctor wasn’t just about long hours and sacrifices; it was also about making a difference in people’s lives.（运用了现在分词作状语，that引导宾语从句） [高分句型2] As I grew older, I even found myself considering following in his footsteps, inspired by his dedication and compassion.（运用了as引导时间状语从句，过去分词作状语） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 元宝山区第一中学高二年级下学期期中考试试题2025.5 英语 第一部分 听力 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. What is the biggest benefit of playing sports according to the woman? A. It reduces pressure. B. It builds her body. C. It keeps her focused. 2. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Find a place with a garden. B. Choose a cheaper house. C. Discuss the price. 3. How did AI help the woman? A. By completing a poster. B. By translating a message. C. By writing an article. 4. What does the woman like best? A. Red bean mooncakes. B. Chocolate mooncakes. C. Salted duck egg mooncakes. 5. How did the man get home yesterday? A. On foot. B. By car. C. By bus. 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is wrong with the man? A. He mistakes the time. B. He has a headache. C. His tooth is hurting. 7. What is the man probably going to do in half an hour? A. Call his doctor. B. Take some medicine. C. Visit the hospital. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A trip to China. B. Table manners in China. C. Fast development of China. 9. What does the man like best about China? A. The high-speed trains. B. The museums. C. The food. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Classmates. C. Strangers. 11. Why does the man speak to the woman? A. He is doing a survey. B. He needs help in making a plan. C. He wants to know the way to the factory. 12. What is the woman’s attitude to the plan in the end? A Careless. B. Supportive. C. Negative. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Where does the conversation take place? A. At an electronics store. B. On the campus. C. In a museum. 14. Who creates the robots? A. A university. B. A company. C. A museum. 15. When will the delivery robot be tested in the city? A. This year. B. Next year. C. The year after next. 16. What can the special robot do? A. Clean a house. B. Keep people company. C. Cook a meal. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Why does physicist Brian Cox need an extra introduction? A. He shares a name with another famous person. B. He has made great contributions to physics. C. He is known to few people. 18. What was physicist Brian Cox’s last job? A. He was an actor. B. He was a musician. C. He was a writer. 19. What happened to physicist Brian Cox in 1993? A. He graduated from the university. B. He made the list with a band. C. He wrote a book. 20 Which is physicist Brian Cox’s new show? A. Solar System. B. Exploration of Science. C. Things Can Only Get Better. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Watercolor Painting Classes The following is something related to watercolor painting classes for people online. What is the Watercolor Academy The Watercolor Academy is much more than just a painting course. Here, you will also become a member of a unique art community where you can exhibit your artworks, get professional opinions on your creative progress, have your art questions answered, and communicate with your academy visitors. Contents Learn how to paint watercolors in our fun and practical art classes taught by professional artists in London. Our lively, fun Watercolor Painting Courses are designed to debunk (揭穿) the myth that painting with watercolors and inks is difficult. Through our tutors’ lively instruction and encouragement, students will lose their depression and create lively artworks. Schedule Classes meet once a week on their scheduled day. Review our schedule to find out when course terms start and end, and please see the registration page for class days and times. We believe that with time, encouragement and proper instruction, anyone can learn to draw and paint exceptionally well, Our school has served the Minneapolis & St Paul community for over 25 years as artists and teachers. Fees The price for a group of 2 to 5 people is $100 per person. For 6 or more participants, the cost is $60 per person. The price for a private class starts at $200 for an individual. If you choose the private class, you will be able to select the painting of your choice and schedule the day and time that work well for you and the instructor. Call 970-429-2777 to book a private watercolor class. 1. What can students do in the Watercolor Academy? A. Give a lecture on painting. B. Present their own good works. C. Set up a unique art community. D. Learn to give professional opinions. 2. How can students learn about the schedule? A. By calling 970-429-2777. B. By seeing the registration page. C. By asking professional artists in London. D. By visiting the Minneapolis & St Paul community. 3. What is special about the private class? A. It can last for many hours. B. It requires students to work well. C. The class is given by famous artists. D. The students can schedule their class time. B Reading Vogue, I sat quietly in the salon, awaiting my turn for hair cutting. After a while I raised my head and looked in the mirror. Catching my reflection, I quickly lowered my eyes, avoiding what I saw — a group of scars (疤痕). At 19, my pimples (粉刺) lay inactive, but they left scars like dead volcanoes. A woman sweeping the floor caught my attention. She looked fifty years old. wearing a red jacket with golden buttons and heavy make-up. I wasn’t sure if she noticed me looking at her, but she stopped sweeping and walked over to stand behind my chair. Smiling at my reflection in the mirror, she said, “You’d be pretty without those scars.” I didn’t know what to say. Was that meant to be a compliment (赞美)? “You know, you can get something done about them. I know someone. Let me get you a card.” She rushed over to the front counter, leaving me to take another look at my reflection. Was it possible for me to remove these scars? I would do almost anything for that. I soon dialed the number on the card and signed up for 12 expensive treatments. After each treatment my face felt like getting sunburned and it really hurt. But I was ensured my scars would disappear. 24 years later… I sat in a Saigon eyewear shop ordering a set of glasses. A well-meaning saleswoman approached me. “Wanna be beautiful?” she pointed to my aged scars and asked. Holding up a face cream, she added, “You try. Make you beautiful.” This time her words had little influence on me. The past years have taught me much about what’s important in life and what beauty really looks like. I’ve learned smiles and a good personality are more powerful than beautiful appearance. I’ve learned that just taking another breath makes us beautiful. So I smiled and replied, “Thank you. I’m already beautiful.” 4. What was the author like 24 years ago? A. She felt ashamed of her look. B. She tried hard to hide her scars. C. She hesitated about removing her scars. D. She was used to comments made by others. 5. Why did the woman sweeping the floor talk to the author? A. To watch the author’s face. B. To show concern to the author. C. To recommend a beauty service. D. To inspire the author to be confident. 6. How did the author feel about the saleswoman’s words? A. Excited. B. Annoyed. C. Doubtful. D. Peaceful. 7. What’s the best title for the text? A. Treasure your scars B. I am already beautiful C. Be proud of your appearance D. Scars helped me find real happiness C Imagine underwater diving and you might picture tropical views and colorful sea fish. But hundreds of feet deep beneath the shining surface lies another field of the diver—the tough world of the underwater welder (焊工). While the dangers of underwater welding have caught the attention of the media, a new trend has emerged, where kids play a trick on their parents by pretending to have accepted a job as an underwater welder to cause surprise and disbelief. But underwater welding certainly lives up to its dangerous reputation. Dressed in wetsuits or dry suits, welders leap off a boat. There are various methods of moving down. For an oil platform, the first welder will climb down the platform underwater, and establish a rope that goes up to the boat. The others then wrap their fingers around the line and go down to the bottom. They also carry welding tools in hand. The process requires great carefulness. Working underwater also presents great challenges. While there’s a pipe supplying oxygen from the surface to the welder, the high water pressure could cause serious physical issues. Visibility worsens the challenges, as welders often find themselves working in clouded, dark waters. This makes it difficult to identify potential dangers. Some welders even keep their eyes closed while welding to remain calm, allowing the repair to depend on feel. Electrocution is also a threat underwater because electricity can send electrical currents through water. To reduce risks, underwater welders rely on strict training and specialized equipment. But fear is part of the process, says Purvis, an experienced underwater welder. “Being scared is natural. If any welder says they haven’t been scared, they’re lying,” he says. Underwater welding may always be a job that has to be done by humans. The work is simply too complex. “It’s a craft,” says Kevin, a director of environmental services. “You really have to be devoted to get the skill, in the same way that a painter or musician needs to put in their 10,000 hours.” 8. How do most welders for oil platforms reach their working site underwater? A. By jumping off the platform. B. By moving down along a rope. C. By using their welding tools in hand. D. By attaching a rope to their feet and going down. 9. What can we learn about underwater welders in their working state? A. They need to see clearly when welding. B. They are good at sensing possible dangers. C. They suffer a lot for lack of oxygen. D. They may choose to weld without using eyesight. 10. Which best describes underwater welders’ feeling of fear? A. Unavoidable. B. Unbearable. C. Uncontrollable. D. Unpredictable. 11 Which is the best title for the text? A. How to show respect for underwater welders B. Underwater welding—a most dangerous job C. How to avoid the dangers of underwater welding D Welding underwater? Risky but mostly charming D Every year millions of electronics, especially electrical appliances (家用电器), are thrown away. This e-waste includes cellphones, computers and medical equipment. If not properly dealt with, e-waste can release up to 100 different chemicals into the environment. However, less than one quarter of the waste is reused. Most people will consider buying new electronics if the old ones are on the blink. About 80 percent of broken electronics are repairable. If anything isn’t done to encourage repairs, e-waste will grow to about 74 million tons by 2030. Now a new concept is hoping to change the facts on the ground by creating Fixing Factories. Two of the factories opened in Camden and Brent in the spring of 2023. The factories were inspired by the nonprofit The Restart Project, which begin holding fixing parties about ten years ago. For years, people have been invited to have their electronics repaired over a cup of beer. “Camden is where we ran our first party almost 10 years ago, and we’ve enjoyed bringing our events to pubs, community centers, festivals, universities and other places,” said Fiona Dear, the charity’s co-director. “We hope the local fixing factory will provide an opportunity for people to take their out-of-order electronics or electrical appliances to us for repairs.” But the factories may not be enough, according to Dermot, project manager for the Camden branch, who has been repairing things in his whole life. “There need to be huge changes in the way our things are made,” he said. Changes in the industry to make electronics repairable are necessary. These changes will make the world a greener and safer place. 12. What does the underlined phrase “on the blink” in paragraph 1 mean? A. In the dark. B. Out of shape. C. Out of order. D. Under control. 13. What might be the goal of Fixing Factories? A. To hold repair parties for people to have a good time. B. To encourage people to reduce the use of electronics. C. To make people take their broken electronics for repairs. D. To produce electronics that can be used for much longer. 14. How does The Restart Project work according to the text? A. It offers help and support to factories. B. It holds fixing parties in various places. C. It cooperates with different organizations. D. It instructs people to use electronics wisely. 15 What is a good way to reduce e-waste according to Dermot? A. Producing enough high-quality electronics. B. Improving people’s ability to repair electronics. C. Building more factories to produce better electronics. D. Designing electronics better to make them repairable. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Many people think of guys as being carefree when it comes to their appearance. But in fact, a lot of guys spend plenty of time in front of the mirror. They care just as much as girls do about their body image. Body image is a person’s opinions and feelings about his or her own body and physical appearance. ____16____ You appreciate your body for its capabilities and accept its imperfections. So, what can you do to develop a positive body image? Here are some ideas. Recognize your strengths. ____17____ What does your body do well? Maybe your speed, strength, or coordination makes you better than others at a certain sport. That may be basketball, table tennis, mountain biking, dancing, or even running. Or perhaps you have non-sports skills, like drawing, painting, singing, playing a musical instrument, writing, or acting. Just explore talents that you feel good about. Exercise regularly. Exercise can help you look well and feel good about yourself. Good physiques (体格) don’t just happen. They take hard work, regular workouts, and a healthy diet. A healthy habit can be as simple as exercising 20 minutes to 1 hour three days a week. ____18____ Respect your body! Practice good habits to respect your body. ____19____ And they can help you build a positive body image. ____20____ Your body is just one part of who you are. Your talents for comedy, a quick wit (智慧), and all the other things make you unique. So try not to let small imperfections take over. A. Be yourself. B. Working out can also lift your spirits. C. Different body types are good for different things. D. Use this as an opportunity to discover what you’re good at. E. The good news is that your self-image and body image can be changed. F. Having a positive body image means feeling satisfied with the way you look. G. Showering regularly and taking care of your teeth, hair and skin are a good way to respect your body. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 I have finally reached a place I never thought imaginable. I now enjoy cooking for my family. While I’ve always been good at cooking, the task of planning a week’s groceries and ____21____ all the ingredients always seemed a huge ____22____ to me. Leftover produce from recipes would go bad in my fridge, ____23____ me to wash out their smelly ____24____, which made me feel guilty about wasting. An obvious solution would be ____25____ a meal kit delivery service, but it just felt so strange to be sent a box with a specific amount of carrot slices in a little ____26____. Instead, I signed up for a weekly produce box delivered from our local grocery store. The contents ____27____ each week, depending on the season, and ____28____ include local produce. Cooking in this way is a much more ____29____ task. You don’t really know what you will get, so it requires you to plan your meals around what you have and be creative. This was demanding, but the payoff was ____30____; After a lot of ____31____ and patience, cooking with “mystery produce” has made me fluent in cooking, planning meals and ____32____ food. I understand what each ____33____ brings to a meal, and I can make appropriate replacements and feel confident in the kitchen. Now, I am always excited and ____34____ about food and cooking. I look forward to ____35____ what’s in my produce box and making meals from them. 21. A. using up B. throwing away C. giving back D. handing out 22. A. object B. challenge C. graph D. trend 23. A. persuading B. commanding C. teaching D. forcing 24. A. remains B. fibers C. samples D. leaves 25. A. evaluating B. sponsoring C. booking D. designing 26. A. suitcase B. packet C. schoolbag D. luggage 27. A. improve B. dominate C. decrease D. vary 28. A. surprisingly B. occasionally C. rarely D. generally 29. A. difficult B. standard C. formal D. boring 30. A. easily-won B. well-informed C. life-changing D. eye-catching 31. A. explanation B. balance C. practice D. hesitation 32. A. storing B. managing C. advertising D. sharing 33. A. participant B. ingredient C. kitchen D. cook 34. A. curious B. casual C. particular D. anxious 35. A. returning B. updating C. tasting D. discovering 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Bada Shanren (1626-1705) is the literary name of one of the most famous painters of the early Qing period. Nobody knows ____36____ (precise) the details of his life, even his real name, but he is commonly known as Zhu Da, which is believed as his nickname. Animals in the paintings of Bada Shanren have a ____37____ (reputed) for their “eye rolling” or glaring eyes. In his paintings, animals usually are watchful ____38____ big, square eyes. Their odd postures, often standing on one foot and pulling their heads back inside their feathers and leaning forward, convey complex messages ____39____ (know) only to Bada Shanren. These animals are believed to be filled with the artist’s emotion. These images use ____40____ individualistic and unusual style that is uniquely his. Bada Shanren’s painting style evolved throughout his life. His earliest ____41____ (survive) works inherited the use of ink and calligraphic skills from ____42____ (tradition) Chinese painting, possessing a sense of peace and purity. His style seemed ____43____ (become) mature after his mental health ____44____ (decline) significantly. Towards the end of his life, however, Bada Shanren brought back the familiar imagery and symbolism of his early works, ____45____ were believed to be pursued through study and meditation. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，暑假在伦敦学习，得知当地美术馆要举办中国画展。请写一封信申请做志愿者，内容包括： 1.写信目的； 2.个人优势； 3.表达希望。 注意：1.词数 80 左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Sir/Madam, I’m Li Hua, an exchange student from China during this summer vacation. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 One day, Mrs. Green asked everyone about their dream jobs. The classroom suddenly got filled with eager voices as classmates enthusiastically shared their dreams. “I want to be a college professor,” said Sarah confidently. “I dream of becoming a basketball player,” exclaimed Mike with light in his eye. The air was filled with dreams of doctors, nurses, police and various professions. When Mrs. Green turned her attention to me, inquiring about my future career, I hesitated. “I don’t know yet,” I admitted. Then she asked if I wished to follow in my dad’s footsteps. “No,” I replied firmly. My dad is a distinguished doctor with a demanding schedule, who often finds himself engaged in the responsibilities of his job. Thus, he often return s home late in the evening. The limited time we spent together during my growth created a noticeable distance in our relationship. I had such a lot to complain about his job and thus being a doctor would be the last option I would take. Upon hearing my response, Mrs. Green remained silent. Instead, she encouraged me to reflect further. A turning point came when our school organized a cultural festival. It was an important event, and we had been preparing for it for a long time. For my role, I needed to purchase a costume. Unfortunately, my mother was abroad, so the responsibility fell on my father. Unwillingly, I agreed, acknowledging that there was no other choice. In the mall, my dad’s unfamiliarity with the shopping list became apparent. Despite Mom’s thorough list, we wandered aimlessly through the floors, struggling to find the necessary items. As we did, I felt a growing sense of discomfort. Suddenly, a chaos drew our attention. A crowd had gathered, and someone was shouting for help. It turned out that an elderly customer had a fall, and onlookers were at a loss on how to assist. 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。 Without hesitation, my father rushed forward. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ For the first time, I felt a sense of pride in his work. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$