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山西大学附中 2024~2025学年第二学期高二5月（总第四次）月考 英语试题 考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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 will the man probably do next? A. Reset a password. B. Check the electricity line. C. Use the woman’s computer. 2. How does the man suggest the woman go around the island? A. By bike. B. By bus. C. By car. 3. What does the woman think of the result? A. Regrettable. B. Exciting. C. Unfair. 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A restaurant. B. A dish. C. Some reviews. 5. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a restaurant. B. At home. C. At a supermarket. 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。 听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题 6. What do we know about the man? A. He dislikes American history. B. He got a C in the history test. C. He is very anxious now. 7. How does the woman sound at last? A. Encouraging. B. Confident. C. Concerned. 听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题 8. What will the librarian do at the end of March? A. Announce the winners. B. Design bookmarks. C. Select some books. 9. What will the woman do next? A. Wait for an announcement. B. Borrow some books. C. Accept the prize. 听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题 10. What is the man doing? A. Describing his workplace. B. Showing his driving skills. C. Introducing his work schedule. 11. What time does the man have a rest on Wednesday? A. From 7 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. B. From 10:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. C. From 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 12. What does the man like about the job? A. The earnings. B. The benefits. C. The working hours. 听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题 13. How many bedrooms does the man need? A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. 14. How much does the man want to spend on rent at most? A. £500. B. £550. C. £600. 15. What does the man think is unnecessary? A. A garden. B. A kitchen. C. A garage. 16. Which house is the man interested in? A. The one in Oakington Avenue. B. The one in Devon Close. C. The one in Mead Street. 听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题 17. Who is the speaker? A A Zoo official. B. A gorilla expert. C. A radio host. 18. Why has the zoo put up signs regarding cellphone videos? A. To control screen time for the gorillas. B. To prevent the gorillas from upsetting visitors. C. To stop visitors interacting with the gorillas. 19. What can we learn about Nassir? A. He gets on well with other gorillas. B. He is the oldest gorilla in the zoo. C. He is addicted to videos. 20. What does the zoo call on visitors to do? A. Spare more time to observe the gorillas. B. Watch nature documentaries with the gorillas. C. Create a more natural environment for the gorillas. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节, 满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 A Volunteer in Africa Dreaming of volunteering in Africa? International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) will enable you to be immersed in vibrant cultures, discover unique wildlife and make valuable contributions to the local communities. Common questions about volunteering in Africa What volunteer work in Africa does IVHQ offer? Whether you want to volunteer and teach English in Africa, support construction projects, wildlife volunteering, or nursing and medical volunteer abroad projects, IVHQ has volunteer work in Africa that is suitable for volunteers with a range of skills and experience. How much does it cost to volunteer in Africa? Our fully hosted Africa volunteer programs start from as little as $20/day! This includes your accommodation meals, airport pickup, orientation and comprehensive support services that you won’t find elsewhere. Is it safe to volunteer in Africa? We have a comprehensive approach to managing safety and reducing risks across all of our programs, which gives volunteers the knowledge and confidence they need to stay safe, secure and healthy. This includes: All local teams are trained in volunteer management, are required to undertake first aid training and ensure that programs adhere to IVHQ’s Risk Management Policy. All IVHQ volunteers receive pre-departure and 24/7 in-country support, are required to have travel insurance and are strongly encouraged to take our online pre-departure training which can be accessed for free. How to volunteer in Africa Applying to volunteer in Africa is simple! Once you’ve decided which country you want to volunteer in and which Africa project you would like to join, you can apply. It’s free, only takes a few minutes and there is no commitment needed at this stage. Our team of Volunteer Travel Specialists will then guide you through the next steps to secure your spot and start preparing for your trip. 1. In Africa, IVHQ volunteers can ________. A. manage construction projects B. organize program orientation C. work as language teachers D. undertake first aid training 2. What does IVHQ provide to ensure the safety of volunteers? A. Volunteer projects suitable for all. B. An online pre-departure training. C. Well-trained local communities. D. Lectures on cultural difference. 3. Which of the following should be done at the application stage? A. Selecting countries and projects. B. Obtaining passports and visas. C. Making some commitments. D. Arranging accommodations. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了国际志愿者组织(IVHQ)在非洲的志愿者项目。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据What volunteer work in Africa does IVHQ offer? (IVHQ在非洲提供哪些志愿工作?)部分中“Whether you want to volunteer and teach English in Africa, support construction projects, wildlife volunteering, or nursing and medical volunteer abroad projects, IVHQ has volunteer work in Africa that is suitable for volunteers with a range of skills and experience. (无论你是想在非洲做志愿者，教英语，支持建设项目，野生动物志愿者，还是海外护理和医疗志愿者项目，IVHQ在非洲都有适合你的志愿者工作，你需要有一系列的技能和经验。)”可知，在非洲，IVHQ的志愿者可以作语言教师。故选C项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Is it safe to volunteer in Africa?(在非洲做志愿者安全吗?)部分中“All IVHQ volunteers receive pre-departure and 24/7 in-country support, are required to have travel insurance and are strongly encouraged to take our online pre-departure training which can be accessed for free. (所有IVHQ志愿者在出发前都会得到全天候的国内支持，需要购买旅行保险，并强烈鼓励他们参加我们的在线出发前培训，这些培训可以免费获得。)”可知，为确保志愿者的安全，IVHQ提供出发前的在线培训。故选B项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据How to volunteer in Africa(如何在非洲做志愿者)部分中“Once you’ve decided which country you want to volunteer in and which Africa project you would like to join, you can apply. (一旦你决定了你想在哪个国家做志愿者，你想参加哪个非洲项目，你就可以申请了。)”可知，在申请阶段要选择国家和项目。故选A项。 B A “spark bird” is the species that inspires someone to start birdwatching, namely birding. For Trish Kane, that bird was the cardinal (红衣凤头鸟). Hearing cardinals’ calls was an initial step toward over 1,960 hours of birding, 33 field notebooks and a career change. In her book, Birding to Change the World, Kane charts her transformation from a journalist to an environmentalist. In 2005, a terrible hurricane hit Kane’s hometown. After it, she had to cope with the loss of her home. In watching the cardinals and other birds, she found relief. Soon she started bringing her students along. “My students stared at me in disbelief when I told them I had never cared about birds before,” Kane writes. “I suddenly wondered how many creatures would die because of the way we lived.” She decided to pursue an environmentally-conscious career. In 2007, she took a course to study environmental science. Most of the book focuses on Kane’s efforts to preserve Warner Park, an ideal location satisfying birding requirements for her class. She successfully campaigned to stop the construction of a parking lot. Her activism snowballed into a local bird watching and protecting organization. It eventually became part of Kane’s doctoral research, and launched a birding class that pairs middle school students with college-student advisors. The book shows readers that a good knowledge of nature doesn’t require a degree. Take Jeremy, a seemingly uninterested boy in Kane’s birding class. When reporters joined an outing, the normally quiet Jeremy started talking excitedly about the bunting, a small blue bird. Kane soon learned that he had secretly taken to studying the field guide given to him by his advisor. At its core, Birding to Change the World is about how people and birds today depend on one another. “For birds, that dependence is concrete. For thousands of years, our species has seen birds as a symbol of liberation,” Kane writes. In her case, it is liberation from the grief and depression that the hurricane brought. “Bird by bird, they carve a new pathway in my life, a joyful pathway.” 4. What made Kane pursue an environmentalist career? A. Her guilt about the serious harm to birds. B. The desire to guide students to go birding. C. The comfort from birding after the disaster. D. Her students’ disbelief in her ignorance of birds. 5. What can we learn about Kane from paragraph 3? A. She worked hard on her latest book. B. She protected Warner Park on her own. C. Her birding class consisted of advisors. D. Her activism led to positive chain effects. 6 What does Jeremy’s experience suggest? A. Interest in nature differs between kids and adults. B. Children learn more from nature than from books. C. Children are born curious about outdoor activities. D. Potential in kids can be released with proper guide. 7. Which is the best title for the text? A. A Joyful Experience of Birding B. The Transformative Power of Birding C. A Life Journey of an Environmentalist D. The Self-appreciation of a Book Writer 【答案】4. C 5. D 6. D 7. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了Kane通过观鸟缓解了失去家园的痛苦，于是她从事环保事业，并且引发了积极的连锁效应。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“In watching the cardinals and other birds, she found relief. Soon she started bringing her students along. “My students stared at me in disbelief when I told them I had never cared about birds before,” Kane writes. “I suddenly wondered how many creatures would die because of the way we lived.” She decided to pursue an environmentally-conscious career.(在观察红雀和其他鸟类时，她找到了解脱。很快，她开始带着她的学生一起去。“当我告诉学生们我以前从未关心过鸟类时，他们难以置信地盯着我看，”凯恩写道。“我突然想知道，有多少生物会因为我们的生活方式而死去。”她决定从事环保事业)”可知，灾后观鸟带来的安慰促使凯恩从事环保事业。故选C。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Most of the book focuses on Kane’s efforts to preserve Warner Park, an ideal location satisfying birding requirements for her class. She successfully campaigned to stop the construction of a parking lot. Her activism snowballed into a local bird watching and protecting organization. It eventually became part of Kane’s doctoral research, and launched a birding class that pairs middle school students with college-student advisors.(这本书的大部分内容都集中在凯恩保护华纳公园的努力上，华纳公园是一个理想的地方，满足了她的班级观鸟的要求。她成功地发起运动，阻止了一个停车场的建设。她的行动如滚雪球般发展成了当地的一个鸟类观察和保护组织。它最终成为凯恩博士研究的一部分，并推出了一个观鸟班，让中学生和大学生顾问结成对子)”可知，凯恩的行动主义产生了积极的连锁效应。故选D。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Take Jeremy, a seemingly uninterested boy in Kane’s birding class. When reporters joined an outing, the normally quiet Jeremy started talking excitedly about the bunting, a small blue bird. Kane soon learned that he had secretly taken to studying the field guide given to him by his advisor.(以杰里米为例，他似乎对凯恩的观鸟课不感兴趣。当记者们参加一次郊游时，平时安静的杰里米开始兴奋地谈论起狩猎一只蓝色的小鸟。凯恩很快就知道他已经秘密地开始研究他的导师给他的野外指南)”可知，杰里米的经历说明了孩子的潜能可以在适当的引导下释放出来。故选D。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“In her case, it is liberation from the grief and depression that the hurricane brought. “Bird by bird, they carve a new pathway in my life, a joyful pathway.”(对她来说，这是从飓风带来的悲伤和沮丧中解脱出来的。“一只又一只鸟，它们在我的生命中开辟了一条新的道路，一条快乐的道路。”)”结合文章主要说明了Kane通过观鸟缓解了失去家园的痛苦，于是她从事环保事业，并且引发了积极的连锁效应。可知，B选项“观鸟的变革力量”最符合文章标题。故选B。 C People today are much cleverer than they were in previous generations. A study of 72 countries found that average IQs rose by 2.2 points per decade between 1948 and 2020. This stunning change is known as the Flynn Effect after James Flynn, the scientist who first noticed it. Flynn was initially confused by his discovery. It took millions of years for the brain to evolve. How could it improve so rapidly over just a few decades? The answer is largely that people were becoming better nourished and mentally stimulated. Just as muscles need food and exercise to grow strong, the brain also needs the right nutrients and activity to develop. Kids today are much less likely to be malnourished (营养不良的) than they were in past decades, and more likely to go to school. Yet there is no room for satisfaction. In poor and middle-income countries, many children are still too ill-fed to reach the cognitive potential. The world grows enough food, but several obstacles stop nutrients getting into young brains. One is war. Families sheltering around cannot risk out to plant or harvest, and some governments intentionally starve certain regions into submission. Another is disease. Hungry children fall sick more often, and the energy they spend battling bugs cannot be devoted to growing brains. Poverty is also a big part of the problem. But global data from UNICEF, an aid agency, show that although half the children with very restricted diets (including no more than two food groups) are indeed from poor families, the other half are not. Other factors, such as poor eating habits, are to blame as well. Research about how to overcome the obstacles is needed. Some argue that human intelligence will matter less as people entrust (委托) their thinking to artificial intelligence. To assume this would be as foolish as betting 100 years ago that the invention of the car would make it unnecessary to walk. In the workplace, human intelligence and AI will probably assist each other. And brains are for the joy of thinking, as well as earning money. Steven Pinker of Harvard University calls human intelligence “a tailwind in life”, helping people adapt rationally to new challenges or a changing environment. For a modest price, the next generation can have a stronger tailwind. It would not only be wrong to refuse them the tailwind. It would be stupid. 8. What can we learn about the Flynn Effect? A. Average IQs have risen fast in the past decades. B. Intelligence has been stable across generations. C. People now are as intelligent as their ancestors. D. Better education leads to improved physical health. 9. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 2 mean? A. The Flynn Effect has reached its peak. B. Global problems continue despite IQ gains. C. Society values human intelligence less. D. Malnutrition is merely a result of poverty. 10. What does the author think of artificial intelligence? A. Useless. B. Unique. C. Beneficial. D. Ineffective. 11. What is the best title for the passage? A. Stages of IQ Development B. Secrets to Rising IQs Worldwide C. Insights Into Global IQ Trend D. Influence of the Flynn Effect 【答案】8. A 9. B 10. C 11. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了全球智商尽管有所提高但仍存在的挑战，提供了对影响全球智商上升趋势因素的深入观察。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“A study of 72 countries found that average IQs rose by 2.2 points per decade between 1948 and 2020. This stunning change is known as the Flynn Effect after James Flynn, the scientist who first noticed it.(一项针对72个国家的研究发现，从1948年到2020年，平均智商每十年上升2.2个百分点。这种惊人的变化被称为弗林效应，以第一位注意到这一现象的科学家詹姆斯·弗林的名字命名)”可知，过去几十年里，平均智商上升得很快。故选A。 【9题详解】 句意猜测题。根据划线词后文“In poor and middle-income countries, many children are still too ill-fed to reach the cognitive potential.(在贫穷和中等收入国家，许多儿童仍然营养不良，无法发挥认知潜力)”可知，后文提到在贫穷和中等收入国家，许多儿童仍然营养不良，无法发挥认知潜力，表明没有满足的余地。所以即使智商有所提高，仍然存在全球性问题。故划线句意思是“尽管智商有所提高，全球问题仍在继续”。故选B。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“In the workplace, human intelligence and AI will probably assist each other.(在工作场所，人类智能和人工智能可能会相互帮助)”可知，作者认为人工智能是有益的。故选C。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“People today are much cleverer than they were in previous generations. A study of 72 countries found that average IQs rose by 2.2 points per decade between 1948 and 2020. This stunning change is known as the Flynn Effect after James Flynn, the scientist who first noticed it.(今天的人们比前几代人聪明得多。一项针对72个国家的研究发现，从1948年到2020年，平均智商每十年上升2.2个百分点。这种惊人的变化被称为弗林效应，以第一位注意到这一现象的科学家詹姆斯·弗林的名字命名)”结合文章主要说明了全球智商尽管有所提高但仍存在的挑战，提供了对影响全球智商上升趋势因素的深入观察。可知，C选项“洞察全球智商趋势”最符合文章标题。故选C。 D When humans have conversations, we take turns speaking, sometimes even interrupting each other. Now, a study reports that chimps (黑猩猩) follow a similar communication pattern structured around back-and-forth, fast-paced turns. “Human conversation follows very strict rules of turn-taking that are homogeneous across cultures and languages,” says Gal Badihi, the first author of the study. ”We started to wonder whether chimp communication is governed by its own rules, or if the rules are similar to human conversation.“ To figure out whether these interactions are like human turn taking, Badihi and coworkers studied hundreds of hours of videos of 8,559 gestures from 252 individuals recorded by other multiple researchers across decades of fieldwork in East Africa. The scientists studied them, describing the precise movements each chimp made when gesturing, the response of other chimps, the duration of the gestures, and other details. They found that 14% of the recorded interactions included at least one response to a gesture, while some included as many as seven back-and-forth responses. Chimps took an average of 120 milliseconds to reply with a gesture, which is not all that different from the human average of 200 milliseconds. Chimp gestures are largely meant to convey requests, with “groom (梳理) me”, “follow me”, “give me” or “stop it” being common commands. The researchers witnessed a variety of gestured interactions, such as chimps asking to change spots during grooming sessions. They do them just like humans do. This is different from other animals like dogs, for example, because an exchange of barking could just be an automatic instinctive (本能) unlearned reaction, rather than a true response in a conversation. Another similarity researchers noticed is the slight difference in response time between chimp communities—a variation that also exists among different human cultures. ”Amazingly, they seem to share both our universal turn-taking timing and slight cultural differences,“ says researcher Cat Hobaiter. ”In humans, it is the Danish who are ‘slower’ responders, and in Eastern chimps that’s the Sonso community in Uganda.“ 12. What does the word “homogeneous” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Normal. B. Perfect. C. Vivid. D. Consistent. 13. How did Badihi’s team do the research on the interactions of chimps? A. By training them on site. B. By carrying out fieldwork. C. By analyzing ready-made data. D. By responding to their gestures. 14. What do scientists find about the gestures between chimps? A. They are intentional. B. They are similar to dogs’. C. They almost have no difference. D. They are formed naturally. 15. What can be inferred about the chimps in the Sonso community in Uganda? A. They communicate more effectively. B. They respond to others like the Danish. C. They avoid face-to-face conversations. D. They tend to learn language from humans. 【答案】12. D 13. C 14. A 15. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。短文介绍了黑猩猩的交流规则是否与人类的交流规则相似。 【12题详解】 词义猜测题。根据第二段““Human conversation follows very strict rules of turn-taking that are homogeneous across cultures and languages,” says Gal Badihi, the first author of the study.”（“人类对话遵循非常严格的轮流规则，这些规则在不同文化和语言中都是homogeneous，”该研究的第一作者Gal Badihi说。）可知，人类对话遵循非常严格的轮流规则，所以规则在不同文化和语言中都是一致的。所以划线词为“一致的”。故选D项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Badihi and coworkers studied hundreds of hours of videos of 8,559 gestures from 252 individuals recorded by other multiple researchers across decades of fieldwork in East Africa”（Badihi和同事们研究了数百小时的视频，其中包括252个人的8559个手势，这些视频是由其他多名研究人员在东非数十年的田野调查中记录的）可知，Badihi的团队通过分析现成的数据进行研究。故选C。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Chimp gestures are largely meant to convey requests”（黑猩猩的手势主要是为了传达请求）可知，黑猩猩的手势是有意图的。故选A。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“In humans, it is the Danish who are ‘slower’ responders, and in Eastern chimps that’s the Sonso community in Uganda”（在人类中，丹麦人反应较慢，而在东部黑猩猩中，乌干达的 Sonso 社区反应较慢）可知，乌干达Sonso社区的黑猩猩在回应他人时像丹麦人一样较慢。故选B。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Oscar Wilde once said, “Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.” Art provides a way to communicate experiences when people lack verbal skills. _____16_____Art therapy is founded on the assumption that everyone is creative and capable of self-expression. ___17___ As a restorative practice, it allows people to express themselves in non-verbal ways, such as drawing and painting. Even a 45-minute creative activity can change a person's mental state. Working with an art therapist does even more: _____18_____ Young children typically draw and sing and dance without worrying about their abilities. Adults, however, often have complex feelings about art and art making. They begin to evaluate the quality of their art instead of focusing on self-expression itself. ____19____ However, art therapists can guide people in expressing themselves without concerning whether their artwork is technically brilliant, so that they can connect or reconnect with the artworks that help them deal with life challenges. What are art therapists’ superpower? They can channel dangerous thoughts into imaginative artworks. For instance, people with violent tendencies might let out their anger by hitting another human being. ____20____ These artistic choices satisfy the brain's desire for novelty without compromising personal safety. A. Art therapy is a double-edged sword. B. Thus, the many benefits of creative self-expression are lost. C. They develop art as an expressive skill for solving problems. D. But, obviously, releasing their anger in this way isn't a good choice. E. Art therapy, in its own ways, can influence a range of human functioning. F. It can significantly enhance positive moods and boost measures of well-being. G. However, with art therapists’ help, their energy could be changed into creative products. 【答案】16. C 17. E 18. F 19. B 20. G 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了艺术疗法的概念以及其作用。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Oscar Wilde once said, “Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.” Art provides a way to communicate experiences when people lack verbal skills.(王尔德曾经说过：“当人以自己的身份说话时，就越不是他自己。给他一个面具，他就会告诉你真相。”当人们缺乏语言能力时，艺术提供了一种交流经验的方式)”以及最后一段中“Art therapy is founded on the assumption that everyone is creative and capable of self-expression.(艺术疗法建立在每个人都有创造力和自我表达能力的假设上)”可知，上文提到人们把艺术当作一种交流经验的方式，后文则提到艺术疗法建立在自我表达能力的假设上，故本句是在说明人们将艺术发展成了一种表达技巧。C选项中expressive对应后文self-expression。故C选项“他们把艺术发展成一种解决问题的表达技巧”最符合语境，故选C。 【17题详解】 根据后文“As a restorative practice, it allows people to express themselves in non-verbal ways, such as drawing and painting. Even a 45-minute creative activity can change a person's mental state.(作为一种恢复性练习，它允许人们用非语言的方式表达自己，比如绘画。即使是45分钟的创造性活动也能改变一个人的精神状态)”可知，后文提到创造性活动可以改变人的精神状态，即艺术可以影响人的功能。故E选项“艺术疗法，以其自身的方式，可以影响一系列的人类功能”最符合语境，故选E。 【18题详解】 根据上文“Even a 45-minute creative activity can change a person's mental state. Working with an art therapist does even more(即使是45分钟的创造性活动也能改变一个人的精神状态。与艺术治疗师一起工作甚至可以做得更多)”可知，上文提到创造性活动可以改变人的精神状态，且与艺术治疗师可以做得更多，故本句是在说明艺术还能如何影响人的精神状态。故F选项“它能显著增强积极情绪，提高幸福感”最符合语境，故选F。 【19题详解】 根据上文“Young children typically draw and sing and dance without worrying about their abilities. Adults, however, often have complex feelings about art and art making. They begin to evaluate the quality of their art instead of focusing on self-expression itself.(小孩子通常会画画、唱歌、跳舞，并不担心他们的能力。然而，成年人往往对艺术和艺术创作有复杂的感情。他们开始评估自己的艺术质量，而不是关注自我表现本身)”可知，本句与上文构成因果关系，指出成年人更关注自己的艺术质量的结果：创造性自我表达的许多好处就失去了。故B选项“因此，创造性自我表达的许多好处就失去了”最符合语境，故选B。 【20题详解】 根据上文“What are art therapists’ superpower? They can channel dangerous thoughts into imaginative artworks. For instance, people with violent tendencies might let out their anger by hitting another human being.(艺术治疗师的超能力是什么？他们可以把危险的想法转化成富有想象力的艺术品。例如，有暴力倾向的人可能会通过打别人来发泄他们的愤怒)”以及后文“These artistic choices satisfy the brain's desire for novelty without compromising personal safety.( 这些艺术选择在不损害个人安全的情况下满足了大脑对新奇事物的渴望)”可知，本句与上文构成转折，指出有暴力倾向的人是如何通过艺术治疗师的帮助，将精力转化成艺术且不伤害别人的，故G选项“然而，在艺术治疗师的帮助下，他们的精力可以转化为创造性的产品”最符合语境，故选G。 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 If you walk around the Rahway Trail (小路), you might spot more than nature’s usual sights. Fairies might live among the leaves. Small ___21___ are hidden in the tree trunks and branches — sweet surprises in this forest. The fairy homes weren’t built by ___22___ creatures, but by volunteers. The idea began with Therese Ojibway, who 10 years ago wanted her autistic (患自闭症的) son to have a safe space to ___23___ in nature. “So, she found this Rahway Trail, now known as the Fairy Trail, and started leaving fairy homes ___24___, so her son could search for them during visits. Over time, she ___25___ filling it up even more,” said Julie Gould, a trail keeper. Ojibway and her son moved away years ago, but their fairy trail ___26___. Gould and Kelly, now the official “Makers and Keepers”, ___27___ to build wooden fairy homes with volunteers. Kids spent hours ___28___ the nearly 100 tiny homes, but ___29___, they might not see fairies. “We don’t always see them since they’re shy,” explained Kelly. “But for us to be able to provide ___30___ for them is just wonderful.” Still, kids ___31___ to see the fairies — and sometimes they’re convinced they have. If they don’t, it is ___32___ a day well spent in nature. “This is about a magical feeling. It gives you a sense of imagination, ___33___ and creativity,” Gould said. “We get paid when we get to ___34___ with the joyful children. This is just a ___35___ place for them.” 21. A. leaves B. squirrels C. cottages D. kids 22. A. imaginary B. intelligent C. primitive D. tiny 23. A. share B. search C. occupy D. explore 24. A. by accident B. here and there C. in a hurry D. day and night 25. A. admitted B. avoided C. risked D. kept 26. A. faded B. survived C. remained D. twisted 27. A. continue B. struggle C. intend D. happen 28. A. breaking into B. tearing down C. looking for D. setting up 29. A. unfortunately B. hopefully C. unexpectedly D. deliberately 30. A. food B. suggestions C. homes D. privacy 31. A. manage B. pretend C. hesitate D. attempt 32. A. hardly B. actually C. likely D. still 33. A. justice B. identity C. risk D. wonder 34. A. negotiate B. reason C. interact D. compete 35. A. magical B. typical C. secret D. temporary 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. D 26. C 27. A 28. C 29. A 30. C 31. D 32. D 33. D 34. C 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了位于南山保护区的Rahway小路，被当地志愿者打造成了一个童话般的精灵家园。始于一位母亲为了让自闭症儿子有一个安全的自然空间而创建，现已发展成为一个吸引孩子们的奇妙景点。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：小屋隐藏在树干和树枝中——在这片看起来正常的森林里，这是一幅令人惊讶的甜蜜景象。A. leaves树叶；B. squirrels松鼠；C. cottages小屋；D. kids孩子们。根据第二段中“The fairy homes”可知，隐藏在树干和树枝中的是精灵的家——精灵小屋。故选C项。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这些童话般的家园不是由想象出来的生物建造的，而是由志愿者建造的。A. imaginary想象的；B. intelligent智能的；C. primitive原始的；D. tiny微小的。根据下文“but by volunteers”可知，精灵小屋是人类建造，不是想象出来的精灵建造的。故选A项。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这个想法来自一位名叫Therese Ojibway的女士，她10年前希望她患有自闭症的儿子能有一个安全的空间去探索大自然。A. share分享；B. search搜索；C. occupy占据；D. explore探索。根据上文“have a safe space”和第三段中“when they came, he had something they could look for”可知，Ojibway想为患自闭症的儿子在森林中创造一个安全的探索空间。故选D项。 【24题详解】 考查固定短语辨析。句意：所以，她找到了这条Rahway小路，现在被称为“精灵小径”，并开始到处留下精灵的家，这样当他们来的时候，他就有了他们可以寻找的东西，随着时间的推移，她继续建造更多的精灵小屋。A. by accident偶然地；B. here and there到处；C. in a hurry匆忙地；D. day and night日夜。根据下文“over time she…filling it up even more”可知，Ojibway女士到处建造精灵小屋。故选B项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：所以，她找到了这条Rahway小路，现在被称为“精灵小径”，并开始到处留下精灵的家，这样当他们来的时候，他就有了他们可以寻找的东西，随着时间的推移，她继续建造更多的精灵小屋。A. admitted承认；B. avoided避免；C. risked冒险；D. kept继续。根据下文“filling it up even more”可知，Ojibway继续精灵小屋的建造工作。故选D项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Ojibway和她的儿子几年前搬出了这个地区，但他们的“精灵小径”保留了下来。A. faded褪色；B. survived幸存；C. remained遗留，继续存在；D. twisted扭曲。根据转折连词“but”可知，虽然Ojibway和她的儿子离开了，但她建造的精灵小屋保留了下来。故选C项。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Gould和Kelly被正式要求成为这条小径的“建造者和守护者”，他们继续与志愿者一起为精灵们建造木屋。A. continue继续；B. struggle挣扎；C. intend打算；D. happen发生。根据上文“become the “Makers and Keepers” of the trail”可知，Gould and Kelly成为官方指定的“建造者和守护者”，所以他们会继续建造精灵小屋。故选A项。 【28题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：参观“精灵小径”的孩子们可以花几个小时寻找近100个小房子，但不幸的是，他们可能看不到精灵。A. breaking into闯入；B. tearing down拆毁；C. looking for寻找；D. setting up设立。根据下文“the nearly 100 tiny homes”可知，来到“精灵小径”的孩子们会寻找精灵小屋。故选C项。 【29题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：参观“精灵小径”的孩子们可以花几个小时寻找近100个小房子，但不幸的是，他们可能看不到精灵。A. unfortunately不幸地；B. hopefully抱有希望地；C. unexpectedly意外地；D. deliberately故意地。根据下文“they might not see fairies”可知，看不到精灵是不幸的事情。故选A项。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但你真的应该看看它们骑在松鼠背上的样子，所以我们能为它们提供家真是太棒了。A. food食物；B. suggestions建议；C. homes家；D. privacy隐私。根据上文可知，Kelly是精灵小屋建造者，所以他为“精灵”提供家，这是一件美好的事情。故选C项。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：尽管如此，孩子们还是试图去发现精灵——有时他们确信自己看到了。A. manage管理；B. pretend假装；C. hesitate犹豫；D. attempt尝试。根据上文“they might not see fairies”和“still”可知，尽管看不到精灵，但孩子们不会放弃，仍然会去尝试。故选D项。 【32题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：如果没有看到，这一天仍然是在大自然中度过的愉快一天。A. hardly几乎不；B. actually实际上；C. likely可能；D. still仍然。根据下文“a day well spent out in nature”可知，即使找不到精灵，但仍然是愉快的一天。故选D项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当你来到这里时，这真的是一种神奇的感觉……它触动你的心灵，给你想象力、奇迹和创造力。A. justice正义；B. identity身份；C. risk风险；D. wonder奇迹。根据上文可知，“精灵小径”两旁的树干和树枝中藏有近100个精灵小屋。结合句中“imagination”和“creativity”可推知，这些精灵小屋对孩子们来说，是想象力和创造力，也是奇迹。故选D项。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我们与孩子们互动时，我们就得到了回报，他们来到这里，这是他们的一天。A. negotiate协商；B. reason推理；C. interact互动；D. compete竞争。根据下文“who come here and it made their day”可知，孩子们来这里探索，“建造者和守护者”Gould和Kelly会与他们互动。故选C项。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这对他们来说是个神奇的地方。A. magical神奇的；B. typical典型的；C. secret秘密的；D. temporary暂时的。根据上文可知，孩子们来这里寻找精灵小屋和精灵，对他们来说，这是一个神奇的地方。故选A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个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Lu Qi, noted as chief scientist of the Chinese Academy of Forestry and director of the Institute of Great Green Wall, ____36____ (announce) to be entitled the Champions of the Earth last month. Highly praised ____37____ his contributions to global desertification control, Lu became the first Chinese person to receive the title, ____38____ achievements have shown through practice that by combining science and policy, humanity can address land degradation issues. Almost 40 percent of the world’s land is already degraded, desertification is on the rise and destructive ____39____ (drought) are becoming more regular. The good news is that solutions already exist today, and across ____40____ globe, extraordinary individuals and organizations are showing that it is ____41____ (whole) possible to defend and heal the planet. Lu has led over 50 desertification control-related research projects, ____42____ (assist) China in carrying out the relevant policies and providing expert technology to international organizations at the forefront of global desertification action. Lu’s receiving the honor can remind the younger generation as long as they remember their mission and keep to innovating, they will definitely gain ____43____ (recognize) from society and that the weight of responsibility on their shoulders has increased, and the duty has grown ____44____ (heavy). Lu’s team is devoted to sharing the successful experiences and models of the ecological projects. There already are cooperation centers and research centers, as well as forums for cooperation, all ____45____ (design) to spread China’s wisdom and experiences worldwide. 【答案】36. was announced 37. for 38. whose 39. droughts 40. the 41. wholly 42. assisting 43. recognition 44. heavier 45. designed 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲的是卢琦因其在全球荒漠化控制方面的杰出贡献而获奖，以及他在这一领域所做出的努力和取得的成就。 【36题详解】 考查时态，被动语态和主谓一致。句意：上个月，中国林业科学研究院首席科学家、绿色长城研究所所长卢琦被授予“地球卫士”称号。Lu Qi和announce之间是逻辑动宾关系，因此句子用被动语态，由last month可知，句子描述过去的事情，因此句子用一般过去时的被动语态，主语Lu Qi是单数，因此空格处是was announced，故填was announced。 【37题详解】 考查介词。句意：卢先生因其对全球荒漠化控制的贡献而受到高度赞扬，成为第一位获得该称号的中国人，他的成就通过实践表明，通过科学和政策的结合，人类可以解决土地退化问题。根据语境可知，句子表示“卢先生因其对全球荒漠化控制的贡献而受到高度赞扬”，空格处意为“因为”，用for，故填for。 【38题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：卢先生因其对全球荒漠化控制的贡献而受到高度赞扬，成为第一位获得该称号的中国人，他的成就通过实践表明，通过科学和政策的结合，人类可以解决土地退化问题。空格处引导的是非限制性定语从句，先行词Lu和achievements之间是所属关系，因此用表所属的关系代词whose，故填whose。 【39题详解】 考查名词的复数。句意：世界上近40%的土地已经退化，沙漠化正在加剧，破坏性干旱变得更加频繁。由are可知，空格处用复数，故填droughts。 【40题详解】 考查定冠词。句意：好消息是，今天已经有了解决方案，在全球范围内，非凡的个人和组织正在表明，保护和治愈地球是完全可能的。globe是独一无二的，前面要加定冠词the，故填the。 【41题详解】 考查副词。句意：好消息是，今天已经有了解决方案，在全球范围内，非凡的个人和组织正在表明，保护和治愈地球是完全可能的。空格处用副词wholly修饰形容词possible，wholly意为“完全地”，故填wholly。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：他领导了50多个与荒漠化控制相关的研究项目，协助中国实施相关政策，并为全球荒漠化行动前沿的国际组织提供专家技术。句中谓语是has led，空格处用非谓语动词，Lu和assist之间是主谓关系，因此空格处用现在分词表主动，故填assisting。 【43题详解】 考查名词。句意：卢的获奖可以提醒年轻一代，只要他们牢记自己的使命，不断创新，他们一定会得到社会的认可，他们肩上的责任越来越重，责任也越来越重。空格处用名词作宾语，recognize的名词是recognition，是不可数名词，意为“认可”。故填recognition。 【44题详解】 考查比较级。句意：卢的获奖可以提醒年轻一代，只要他们牢记自己的使命，不断创新，他们一定会得到社会的认可，他们肩上的责任越来越重，责任也越来越重。根据语境可知，句子表示“他们肩上的责任越来越重，责任也越来越重”，空格处用比较级heavier，表示“更重的”。故填heavier。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：已经有了合作中心、研究中心和合作论坛，这些都是为了向世界传播中国智慧和经验。句中谓语是are，空格处用非谓语动词，cooperation centers and research centers, as well as forums for cooperation和design之间是逻辑动宾关系，因此空格处用过去分词表被动，故填designed。 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，因故不能参观周末的中国文化名人印章展，想把电子门票转赠给留学生朋友Beth。请给她写一封邮件，内容包括： 1. 转赠门票的原因； 2. 展览的内容。 参考词汇：印章 seal 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式作答。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear Beth, A seal exhibition is to be held in the city museum this weekend, but I will not be able to attend it and would like to offer the ticket to you. The reason why I will be absent is that I have been called for an important interview next Monday, which demands my full attention. Scheduled to last the whole weekend, the exhibition, featuring Chinese cultural celebrities' seals and telling the unique stories behind them, is bound to be an amazing cultural experience and promises to appeal to your senses. Just let me know if you’re interested. The ticket is an e-ticket, so I can forward it to you via email. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生留学生朋友Beth写一封邮件，说明转赠门票的原因以及展览的内容。 【详解】1.词汇积累 能够：be able to→be capable of 参加：attend→take part in 重要的：important→vital 吸引：appeal to→attract 2.句式拓展 句型转换 原句：The ticket is an e-ticket, so I can forward it to you via email. 拓展句：Since the ticket is an e-ticket, I can forward it to you via email. 【点睛】【高分句型1】The reason why I will be absent is that I have been called for an important interview next Monday, which demands my full attention.（运用了which引导非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】Just let me know if you’re interested.（运用了if引导条件状语从句） 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 On a hot September afternoon, Peter and his friend Isabel were on their way to the library. When they passed by Tubman park, Isabel suggested cutting through it to get to the library. As they entered the park, the sight of the swings (秋千) and the merry-go-round brought back a flood of memories of their childhood spent there. But now everything looked so old, sad, and dirty. Litter lay on the ground next to an overflowing trash bin (垃圾箱). There were still young schoolchildren playing there but they had to avoid the trash that littered the playground. A little boy told them that the city had taken the other trash cans away and the last one wasn’t emptied very often. As they headed toward the library, the two high school students wrinkled their forehead. In the library, they encountered Mrs. Evans, their kind-hearted fifth-grade teacher, retired yet still passionate. Mrs. Evans listened as Isabel and Peter eagerly explained what they’d seen. Finally, she recommended them to go to the City Hall to voice their concerns. The next day, Isabel and Peter went into the building of the City Hall but were met with an impatient officer. They were informed that the city couldn’t help with their problem due to a tight budget. Discouraged, they left and turned to Mrs. Evans for help. Under her guidance, they decided to ask Go Green, a non-profit organization whose goal is to protect the environment, for help. “This group is good at raising money for projects just like yours,” said Mrs. Evans. She promised to arrange them to present their ideas to Go Green. Hearing this, their face lit up. Two main tasks remained ahead: researching ways to clean up the park and preparing a convincing presentation (陈述). As Isabel was good at researching while Peter always had a talent for speaking, they cooperated quite well. Isabel learned from a science magazine that a new type of trash bin can squeeze the trash down without being emptied often, which saves time, money, and energy. Based on this, Peter practiced his presentation over and over again. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: A week later, Peter stood nervously at the back of the hall where Go Green was meeting. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: After the meeting, Isabel excitedly told Peter the good news. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: A week later, Peter stood nervously at the back of the hall where Go Green was meeting. His palms were sweaty as he clutched his notecards, nervously reviewing the key points one last time. When called upon, he stepped forward and began speaking with growing confidence. Using vivid photos of Tubman Park’s current state and diagrams of the innovative trash bins, he explained how this solution could transform their childhood playground. He emphasized the community impact — how clean parks foster healthier children and stronger neighborhoods. The board members listened intently, nodding as he presented cost estimates and maintenance plans. By the end, even the sternest faces had softened into smiles. After the meeting Isabel excitedly told Peter the good news. Go Green had not only approved their proposal but also pledged to fund the installation of five self-compacting trash bins and organize monthly volunteer clean-ups. Better yet, they’d connected the teens with a city council member who promised to advocate for restored park funding. Overwhelmed with joy, the two immediately texted Mrs. Evans, who replied, “Proud of you both! This is just the beginning.” The following weekend, they gathered classmates to remove litter from Tubman Park, their laughter mixing with the rustle of trash bags — a sound of change in motion. 【解析】 【导语】本文以公园改造为线索展开，讲述了高中生Peter和Isabel发现童年乐园Tubman公园垃圾堆积、市政维护缺失。求助市政厅被拒后，两人在老师Evans的建议下向环保组织Go Green提案。Isabel调研出自压缩垃圾桶技术，Peter精彩演讲打动评审，成功获资金安装智能垃圾桶并组织月度清洁。他们更带动同学清理公园，在笑声与行动中重燃社区希望。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“一周后，Peter紧张地站在‘绿色行动’组织开会的大厅后面”可知，第一段可描写Peter演讲的情景，并过渡到方案得到评审的认可。 ②由第二段首句内容“会议结束后，Isabel兴奋地告诉Peter这个好消息”可知，第二段可描写他们的提议获批，得到更多的合作支持，他们开心地开展公园改造行动。 2. 续写线索：Peter紧张等待陈述——Peter演讲——评审认可——Isabel告知好消息——提议获批，得到支持——两人改造公园 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①解释：explain/clarify/explicate ②改变：transform/change ③强调：emphasize/highlight/stress/underline ④回复：reply/respond/answer 情绪类 ①紧张地：nervously/anxiously ②高兴：joy/delight/happiness 【点睛】[高分句型1] His palms were sweaty as he clutched his notecards, nervously reviewing the key points one last time. (运用了as引导时间状语从句以及现在分词作状语) [高分句型2] Better yet, they’d connected the teens with a city council member who promised to advocate for restored park funding. (运用了who引导限制性定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 山西大学附中 2024~2025学年第二学期高二5月（总第四次）月考 英语试题 考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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 will the man probably do next? A. Reset a password. B. Check the electricity line. C. Use the woman’s computer. 2. How does the man suggest the woman go around the island? A. By bike. B. By bus. C. By car. 3. What does the woman think of the result? A. Regrettable. B. Exciting. C. Unfair. 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A restaurant. B. A dish. C. Some reviews. 5. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a restaurant. B. At home. C. At a supermarket. 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。 听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题 6. What do we know about the man? A. He dislikes American history. B. He got a C in the history test. C. He is very anxious now. 7. How does the woman sound at last? A. Encouraging. B. Confident. C. Concerned. 听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题 8. What will the librarian do at the end of March? A. Announce the winners. B. Design bookmarks. C. Select some books. 9. What will the woman do next? A. Wait for an announcement. B. Borrow some books. C. Accept the prize. 听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题 10. What is the man doing? A. Describing his workplace. B. Showing his driving skills. C. Introducing his work schedule. 11. What time does the man have a rest on Wednesday? A. From 7 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. B. From 10:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. C. From 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 12. What does the man like about the job? A. The earnings. B. The benefits. C. The working hours. 听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题 13. How many bedrooms does the man need? A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. 14. How much does the man want to spend on rent at most? A. £500. B. £550. C. £600. 15. What does the man think is unnecessary? A. A garden. B. A kitchen. C. A garage. 16. Which house is the man interested in? A. The one in Oakington Avenue. B. The one in Devon Close. C. The one in Mead Street. 听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题 17. Who is the speaker? A. A Zoo official. B. A gorilla expert. C. A radio host. 18. Why has the zoo put up signs regarding cellphone videos? A. To control screen time for the gorillas. B. To prevent the gorillas from upsetting visitors. C. To stop visitors interacting with the gorillas. 19. What can we learn about Nassir? A. He gets on well with other gorillas. B. He is the oldest gorilla in the zoo. C. He is addicted to videos. 20. What does the zoo call on visitors to do? A. Spare more time to observe the gorillas. B. Watch nature documentaries with the gorillas. C. Create a more natural environment for the gorillas. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节, 满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 A Volunteer in Africa Dreaming of volunteering in Africa? International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) will enable you to be immersed in vibrant cultures, discover unique wildlife and make valuable contributions to the local communities. Common questions about volunteering in Africa What volunteer work in Africa does IVHQ offer? Whether you want to volunteer and teach English in Africa, support construction projects, wildlife volunteering, or nursing and medical volunteer abroad projects, IVHQ has volunteer work in Africa that is suitable for volunteers with a range of skills and experience. How much does it cost to volunteer in Africa? Our fully hosted Africa volunteer programs start from as little as $20/day! This includes your accommodation, meals, airport pickup, orientation and comprehensive support services that you won’t find elsewhere. Is it safe to volunteer in Africa? We have a comprehensive approach to managing safety and reducing risks across all of our programs, which gives volunteers the knowledge and confidence they need to stay safe, secure and healthy. This includes: All local teams are trained in volunteer management, are required to undertake first aid training and ensure that programs adhere to IVHQ’s Risk Management Policy. All IVHQ volunteers receive pre-departure and 24/7 in-country support, are required to have travel insurance and are strongly encouraged to take our online pre-departure training which can be accessed for free. How to volunteer in Africa Applying to volunteer in Africa is simple! Once you’ve decided which country you want to volunteer in and which Africa project you would like to join, you can apply. It’s free, only takes a few minutes and there is no commitment needed at this stage. Our team of Volunteer Travel Specialists will then guide you through the next steps to secure your spot and start preparing for your trip. 1. In Africa, IVHQ volunteers can ________. A. manage construction projects B. organize program orientation C. work as language teachers D. undertake first aid training 2. What does IVHQ provide to ensure the safety of volunteers? A Volunteer projects suitable for all. B. An online pre-departure training. C. Well-trained local communities. D. Lectures on cultural difference. 3. Which of the following should be done at the application stage? A. Selecting countries and projects. B. Obtaining passports and visas. C. Making some commitments. D. Arranging accommodations. B A “spark bird” is the species that inspires someone to start birdwatching, namely birding. For Trish Kane, that bird was the cardinal (红衣凤头鸟). Hearing cardinals’ calls was an initial step toward over 1,960 hours of birding, 33 field notebooks and a career change. In her book, Birding to Change the World, Kane charts her transformation from a journalist to an environmentalist. In 2005 a terrible hurricane hit Kane’s hometown. After it, she had to cope with the loss of her home. In watching the cardinals and other birds, she found relief. Soon she started bringing her students along. “My students stared at me in disbelief when I told them I had never cared about birds before,” Kane writes. “I suddenly wondered how many creatures would die because of the way we lived.” She decided to pursue an environmentally-conscious career. In 2007, she took a course to study environmental science. Most of the book focuses on Kane’s efforts to preserve Warner Park, an ideal location satisfying birding requirements for her class. She successfully campaigned to stop the construction of a parking lot. Her activism snowballed into a local bird watching and protecting organization. It eventually became part of Kane’s doctoral research, and launched a birding class that pairs middle school students with college-student advisors. The book shows readers that a good knowledge of nature doesn’t require a degree. Take Jeremy, a seemingly uninterested boy in Kane’s birding class. When reporters joined an outing, the normally quiet Jeremy started talking excitedly about the bunting, a small blue bird. Kane soon learned that he had secretly taken to studying the field guide given to him by his advisor. At its core, Birding to Change the World is about how people and birds today depend on one another. “For birds, that dependence is concrete. For thousands of years, our species has seen birds as a symbol of liberation,” Kane writes. In her case, it is liberation from the grief and depression that the hurricane brought. “Bird by bird, they carve a new pathway in my life, a joyful pathway.” 4. What made Kane pursue an environmentalist career? A. Her guilt about the serious harm to birds. B. The desire to guide students to go birding. C. The comfort from birding after the disaster. D. Her students’ disbelief in her ignorance of birds. 5. What can we learn about Kane from paragraph 3? A. She worked hard on her latest book. B. She protected Warner Park on her own. C. Her birding class consisted of advisors. D. Her activism led to positive chain effects. 6. What does Jeremy’s experience suggest? A. Interest in nature differs between kids and adults. B. Children learn more from nature than from books. C. Children are born curious about outdoor activities. D. Potential in kids can be released with proper guide. 7 Which is the best title for the text? A. A Joyful Experience of Birding B. The Transformative Power of Birding C. A Life Journey of an Environmentalist D. The Self-appreciation of a Book Writer C People today are much cleverer than they were in previous generations. A study of 72 countries found that average IQs rose by 2.2 points per decade between 1948 and 2020. This stunning change is known as the Flynn Effect after James Flynn, the scientist who first noticed it. Flynn was initially confused by his discovery. It took millions of years for the brain to evolve. How could it improve so rapidly over just a few decades? The answer is largely that people were becoming better nourished and mentally stimulated. Just as muscles need food and exercise to grow strong, the brain also needs the right nutrients and activity to develop. Kids today are much less likely to be malnourished (营养不良的) than they were in past decades, and more likely to go to school. Yet there is no room for satisfaction. In poor and middle-income countries, many children are still too ill-fed to reach the cognitive potential. The world grows enough food, but several obstacles stop nutrients getting into young brains. One is war. Families sheltering around cannot risk out to plant or harvest, and some governments intentionally starve certain regions into submission. Another is disease. Hungry children fall sick more often, and the energy they spend battling bugs cannot be devoted to growing brains. Poverty is also a big part of the problem. But global data from UNICEF, an aid agency, show that although half the children with very restricted diets (including no more than two food groups) are indeed from poor families, the other half are not. Other factors, such as poor eating habits, are to blame as well. Research about how to overcome the obstacles is needed. Some argue that human intelligence will matter less as people entrust (委托) their thinking to artificial intelligence. To assume this would be as foolish as betting 100 years ago that the invention of the car would make it unnecessary to walk. In the workplace, human intelligence and AI will probably assist each other. And brains are for the joy of thinking, as well as earning money. Steven Pinker of Harvard University calls human intelligence “a tailwind in life”, helping people adapt rationally to new challenges or a changing environment. For a modest price, the next generation can have a stronger tailwind. It would not only be wrong to refuse them the tailwind. It would be stupid. 8. What can we learn about the Flynn Effect? A. Average IQs have risen fast in the past decades. B. Intelligence has been stable across generations. C. People now are as intelligent as their ancestors. D. Better education leads to improved physical health. 9. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 2 mean? A. The Flynn Effect has reached its peak. B. Global problems continue despite IQ gains. C. Society values human intelligence less. D. Malnutrition is merely a result of poverty. 10. What does the author think of artificial intelligence? A. Useless. B. Unique. C. Beneficial. D. Ineffective. 11. What is the best title for the passage? A. Stages of IQ Development B. Secrets to Rising IQs Worldwide C. Insights Into Global IQ Trend D. Influence of the Flynn Effect D When humans have conversations, we take turns speaking, sometimes even interrupting each other. Now, a study reports that chimps (黑猩猩) follow a similar communication pattern structured around back-and-forth, fast-paced turns. “Human conversation follows very strict rules of turn-taking that are homogeneous across cultures and languages,” says Gal Badihi, the first author of the study. ”We started to wonder whether chimp communication is governed by its own rules, or if the rules are similar to human conversation.“ To figure out whether these interactions are like human turn taking, Badihi and coworkers studied hundreds of hours of videos of 8,559 gestures from 252 individuals recorded by other multiple researchers across decades of fieldwork in East Africa. The scientists studied them, describing the precise movements each chimp made when gesturing, the response of other chimps, the duration of the gestures, and other details. They found that 14% of the recorded interactions included at least one response to a gesture, while some included as many as seven back-and-forth responses. Chimps took an average of 120 milliseconds to reply with a gesture, which is not all that different from the human average of 200 milliseconds. Chimp gestures are largely meant to convey requests, with “groom (梳理) me”, “follow me”, “give me” or “stop it” being common commands. The researchers witnessed a variety of gestured interactions, such as chimps asking to change spots during grooming sessions. They do them just like humans do. This is different from other animals like dogs, for example, because an exchange of barking could just be an automatic instinctive (本能) unlearned reaction, rather than a true response in a conversation. Another similarity researchers noticed is the slight difference in response time between chimp communities—a variation that also exists among different human cultures. ”Amazingly, they seem to share both our universal turn-taking timing and slight cultural differences,“ says researcher Cat Hobaiter. ”In humans, it is the Danish who are ‘slower’ responders, and in Eastern chimps that’s the Sonso community in Uganda.“ 12. What does the word “homogeneous” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Normal. B. Perfect. C. Vivid. D. Consistent. 13. How did Badihi’s team do the research on the interactions of chimps? A. By training them on site. B. By carrying out fieldwork. C. By analyzing ready-made data. D. By responding to their gestures. 14. What do scientists find about the gestures between chimps? A. They are intentional. B. They are similar to dogs’. C. They almost have no difference. D. They are formed naturally. 15. What can be inferred about the chimps in the Sonso community in Uganda? A. They communicate more effectively. B. They respond to others like the Danish. C. They avoid face-to-face conversations. D. They tend to learn language from humans. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Oscar Wilde once said, “Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.” Art provides a way to communicate experiences when people lack verbal skills. _____16_____Art therapy is founded on the assumption that everyone is creative and capable of self-expression. ___17___ As a restorative practice, it allows people to express themselves in non-verbal ways, such as drawing and painting. Even a 45-minute creative activity can change a person's mental state. Working with an art therapist does even more: _____18_____ Young children typically draw and sing and dance without worrying about their abilities. Adults however, often have complex feelings about art and art making. They begin to evaluate the quality of their art instead of focusing on self-expression itself. ____19____ However, art therapists can guide people in expressing themselves without concerning whether their artwork is technically brilliant, so that they can connect or reconnect with the artworks that help them deal with life challenges. What are art therapists’ superpower? They can channel dangerous thoughts into imaginative artworks. For instance, people with violent tendencies might let out their anger by hitting another human being. ____20____ These artistic choices satisfy the brain's desire for novelty without compromising personal safety. A. Art therapy is a double-edged sword. B. Thus, the many benefits of creative self-expression are lost. C. They develop art as an expressive skill for solving problems. D. But, obviously, releasing their anger in this way isn't a good choice. E. Art therapy, in its own ways, can influence a range of human functioning. F. It can significantly enhance positive moods and boost measures of well-being. G. However, with art therapists’ help, their energy could be changed into creative products. 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 If you walk around the Rahway Trail (小路), you might spot more than nature’s usual sights. Fairies might live among the leaves. Small ___21___ are hidden in the tree trunks and branches — sweet surprises in this forest. The fairy homes weren’t built by ___22___ creatures, but by volunteers. The idea began with Therese Ojibway, who 10 years ago wanted her autistic (患自闭症的) son to have a safe space to ___23___ in nature. “So, she found this Rahway Trail, now known as the Fairy Trail, and started leaving fairy homes ___24___, so her son could search for them during visits. Over time, she ___25___ filling it up even more,” said Julie Gould, a trail keeper. Ojibway and her son moved away years ago, but their fairy trail ___26___. Gould and Kelly, now the official “Makers and Keepers”, ___27___ to build wooden fairy homes with volunteers. Kids spent hours ___28___ the nearly 100 tiny homes, but ___29___, they might not see fairies. “We don’t always see them since they’re shy,” explained Kelly. “But for us to be able to provide ___30___ for them is just wonderful.” Still, kids ___31___ to see the fairies — and sometimes they’re convinced they have. If they don’t, it is ___32___ a day well spent in nature. “This is about a magical feeling. It gives you a sense of imagination, ___33___ and creativity,” Gould said. “We get paid when we get to ___34___ with the joyful children. This is just a ___35___ place for them.” 21. A. leaves B. squirrels C. cottages D. kids 22. A. imaginary B. intelligent C. primitive D. tiny 23. A. share B. search C. occupy D. explore 24. A. by accident B. here and there C. in a hurry D. day and night 25. A. admitted B. avoided C. risked D. kept 26. A. faded B. survived C. remained D. twisted 27. A. continue B. struggle C. intend D. happen 28. A. breaking into B. tearing down C. looking for D. setting up 29. A. unfortunately B. hopefully C. unexpectedly D. deliberately 30. A. food B. suggestions C. homes D. privacy 31. A. manage B. pretend C. hesitate D. attempt 32. A. hardly B. actually C. likely D. still 33 A. justice B. identity C. risk D. wonder 34. A. negotiate B. reason C. interact D. compete 35. A. magical B. typical C. secret D. temporary 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。 Lu Qi, noted as chief scientist of the Chinese Academy of Forestry and director of the Institute of Great Green Wall, ____36____ (announce) to be entitled the Champions of the Earth last month. Highly praised ____37____ his contributions to global desertification control, Lu became the first Chinese person to receive the title, ____38____ achievements have shown through practice that by combining science and policy, humanity can address land degradation issues. Almost 40 percent of the world’s land is already degraded, desertification is on the rise and destructive ____39____ (drought) are becoming more regular. The good news is that solutions already exist today, and across ____40____ globe, extraordinary individuals and organizations are showing that it is ____41____ (whole) possible to defend and heal the planet. Lu has led over 50 desertification control-related research projects, ____42____ (assist) China in carrying out the relevant policies and providing expert technology to international organizations at the forefront of global desertification action. Lu’s receiving the honor can remind the younger generation as long as they remember their mission and keep to innovating, they will definitely gain ____43____ (recognize) from society and that the weight of responsibility on their shoulders has increased, and the duty has grown ____44____ (heavy). Lu’s team is devoted to sharing the successful experiences and models of the ecological projects. There already are cooperation centers and research centers, as well as forums for cooperation, all ____45____ (design) to spread China’s wisdom and experiences worldwide. 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，因故不能参观周末的中国文化名人印章展，想把电子门票转赠给留学生朋友Beth。请给她写一封邮件，内容包括： 1. 转赠门票的原因； 2. 展览的内容。 参考词汇：印章 seal 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式作答。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 On a hot September afternoon, Peter and his friend Isabel were on their way to the library. When they passed by Tubman park, Isabel suggested cutting through it to get to the library. As they entered the park, the sight of the swings (秋千) and the merry-go-round brought back a flood of memories of their childhood spent there. But now everything looked so old, sad, and dirty. Litter lay on the ground next to an overflowing trash bin (垃圾箱). There were still young schoolchildren playing there but they had to avoid the trash that littered the playground. A little boy told them that the city had taken the other trash cans away and the last one wasn’t emptied very often. As they headed toward the library, the two high school students wrinkled their forehead. In the library, they encountered Mrs. Evans, their kind-hearted fifth-grade teacher, retired yet still passionate. Mrs. Evans listened as Isabel and Peter eagerly explained what they’d seen. Finally, she recommended them to go to the City Hall to voice their concerns. The next day, Isabel and Peter went into the building of the City Hall but were met with an impatient officer. They were informed that the city couldn’t help with their problem due to a tight budget. Discouraged, they left and turned to Mrs. Evans for help. Under her guidance, they decided to ask Go Green, a non-profit organization whose goal is to protect the environment, for help. “This group is good at raising money for projects just like yours,” said Mrs. Evans. She promised to arrange them to present their ideas to Go Green. Hearing this, their face lit up. Two main tasks remained ahead: researching ways to clean up the park and preparing a convincing presentation (陈述). As Isabel was good at researching while Peter always had a talent for speaking, they cooperated quite well. Isabel learned from a science magazine that a new type of trash bin can squeeze the trash down without being emptied often, which saves time, money, and energy. Based on this, Peter practiced his presentation over and over again. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: A week later, Peter stood nervously at the back of the hall where Go Green was meeting. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: After the meeting, Isabel excitedly told Peter the good news. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$