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江苏省苏州第一中学校2024-2025学年第二学期阶段性测试 高二年级英语试卷 （考试时间: 120分钟 总分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. How do the speakers feel about the beginning of the play? A. Confused. B. Amazed. C. Scared. 2. Which kind of radio program does the man enjoy most? A. Global news. B. Children’s education. C. Entertainment. 3. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a music hall. B. In a zoo. C. In a pet store. 4. Why will the man refuse the job? A. It isn’t well paid. B. He can’t receive training. C. The office is far from his home. 5. What does the man invite Rose to do? A. Attend a party. B. Have breakfast. C. Go to an exhibition. 第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6. What does the woman think of working in IT industry? A. It is hard. B. It is low-paid. C. It is good for sleep. 7. What does the woman advise the man to do? A. Eat less. B. Take care of health. C. Give up the IT career. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8. When will the next Bus Route 12 leave? A. In minutes. B In 10 minutes. C. In 15 minutes. 9. What does the man want to do at the currency exchange office? A. Ask for directions. B. Change money. C. Save his money. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 10. What does the man want to do first? A. Do science experiments. B. Buy Christmas gifts. C. Take the Star Ferry. 11. Which place does the man show little interest in? A. The Science Museum. B. Ocean Park. C. Temple Street Night Market 12. What might the woman think of taking the Star Ferry? A. Exciting. B. Silly. C. Boring. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 13. What is Sean’s first piece of advice for Tara? A. Adapting to the exam environment in advance. B. Starting her review with her favorite subject. C. Making a detailed study plan. 14. What did Tara do yesterday? A. She reviewed the textbook in the library. B She read the exam information. C. She talked to her teacher. 15. What does Sean always do fight before an exam? A. Write down his worries. B. Organize exam materials. C. Breathe deeply for several minutes. 16. How does Sean sound in the end? A. Nervous. B. Grateful. C. Encouraging. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题 17. What did the speaker treat painting as in the beginning? A A hobby. B. A dream. C A career. 18. How often does the speaker paint now? A. Three times a week. B. /Twice a week. C. Once a week. 19. When did the speaker start her painting? A. At university. B. At middle school. C. At primary school. 20. What will the listeners do just after watching the video? A. Learn to paint. B. Answer questions. C. Have a coffee break 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 Garden enthusiasts, get ready for an exciting year ahead! The US Garden Shows 2025 will highlight breathtaking flower arrangements, innovative landscaping ideas, and the latest gardening trends. Choosing the Right Shows Pick shows that match your interests. The Northeast offers classic flower displays. Northwest exhibitions highlight native species. Southwest shows focus on desert plants. Check show dates carefully. Some run for just a day or weekend, while others last a week or more. Think about what you want to see most. Ticketing and Entrance Fees Buy tickets early as the shows offer discounts for advance purchases. Some shows have multi-day passes if you want to visit more than once. Prices vary by show and location. VIP or preview night tickets often cost more but give you early access. Some shows include free workshops with admission. Travel Tips If you’re flying, compare prices at different airports. Some cities have multiple options. Rental cars give you freedom to explore, but parking can be tricky at show venues. Volunteering Opportunities Helping out at garden shows is a fun way to meet people and learn new skills. Many events need volunteers to greet guests, answer questions, or help with setting up the exhibitions. Check show websites or social media to find out how to sign up. Volunteering often comes with free entry and behind-the-scenes access. It’s a great way to network while you’re supporting the gardening community. 1. What might be a benefit of buying tickets early? A. Reduced prices. B. Multi-day admission. C. Flexible show dates. D. Guaranteed free workshops. 2. Being a volunteer of the events, you can ________. A. run a social media account B. enjoy free Internet service C. approve exhibit layouts D. develop your social ties 3. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text? A. To attract exhibition volunteers. B. To sell flowers and plants. C. To share information on garden events. D. To offer practical tips for travelers. B Anyone who has ever been around a cat for any length of time well knows cats have great patience. Yikes! My cat changed a lot recently. In just a week or so, my calm, adorable, long-haired Rusty turned into the attack cat of the century! It was not what I needed at all! Wasn’t the rest of my life in enough chaos? Changes at work. Changes in relationships. I already felt as if my entire world was falling apart. Nothing calmed my cat down either. He ran and dove in every direction. He broke every single rule we had ever had to keep peace in the home we shared. He’d turned into a cat I’d never met before! Finally, I took Rusty to the vet. After careful examination, the vet shook his head, “Not a thing is wrong with him, Miss. He’s doing great.” “No,” I argued with anger, “he’s not great. He’s absolutely awful.” I almost burst into tears. Then the vet asked the most insightful question that anyone had ever asked me — at least, anytime recently. “So,” said my cat’s kindhearted vet, “how has your life been going lately?” Shock shot through me. “Me?” I stared at him, essentially speechless, ready to throw myself into his cat-cradling arms. I managed a relatively coherent response. “Not so good,” I admitted. The kindly cat doctor nodded and replied, “Just what I suspected. Often, the human-to-cat bond is so powerful that a perfectly healthy cat will act out in response to his human’s emotional stresses.” I nodded along, thinking. “Yes. yes. yes. yes. yes!” “Do your best,” our doctor told us both, “to be calm, patient and kind. Once you’re doing better, then Rusty will do better, too.” That day turned us around. I got some good, professional treatment for my super stressors. Rusty got a kinder, gentler me with more ear touches and back petting. 4. Why did the author take Rusty to the vet? A. He suffered heavy hair loss. B. He lost his sense of direction. C. He became unusually wild. D. He showed temporary inactivity. 5. The author nearly cried because she thought ________. A. the vet announced good news B. the vet didn’t find the problem C. the vet didn’t express sympathy D. the vet drew an awful conclusion 6. What does the underlined sentence imply? A. The author felt understood by the vet B. The author was impatient with the vet. C. The author favored the treatment for Rusty. D. The author knew Rusty was to recover soon. 7. How did the author feel after visiting the vet? A. Relieved and calm. B. Amused and proud. C. Motivated and passionate. D. Grateful and determined. C Imagine you are driving on a stormy night, and your car suddenly alerts you to the danger of an imminent flood or an approaching hurricane. This future, where cars predict weather disasters well in advance, is edging toward reality, says the International Drivers Association. By 2030, cars are expected to evolve into “smart machines” in which reliable, personal weather forecasting units are installed, with advanced sensor technology and machine learning algorithms (算术) delivering real-time, exact weather updates. “Bridging the gap between vehicular technology and meteorology holds massive potential in increasing road safety,” says Julianna Marshall, a travel expert from the International Drivers Association. “Imagine your car alerting you to trouble ahead and then directing you away from a road that’s about to be flooded or a bridge at risk of collapsing due to strong winds. That’s a revolution we’re keenly looking forward to.” Several key factors lay the foundations for these weather-predicting capabilities in cars by the year 2030. Modern cars have complex sensors that can measure atmospheric pressure, temperature, humidity, and wind speed. These sensors can feed data into an onboard computer, providing crucial real-time weather information. Cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies can now analyse complex weather patterns and predict future outcomes. By integrating these technologies into automotive systems, your car’s computer can provide forecasts along your routes. The interconnectivity of devices, known as the Internet of Things, will play a key role. Cars could share and receive weather data from a vast network of the connected devices, improving accuracy of predictions. Such tech-integrated cars will make driving during severe conditions safer while enhancing the overall travel experience. “Weather prediction in cars can save hundreds of lives annually by minimizing the likelihood of weather-related accidents,” Marshall emphasizes. “Getting hands on a car built with weather prediction technology might be optional today but will become imperative by 2030.” Undeniably, 2030 promises the advent of a transformative era in automobile technology, a world where your car might just be your best weather forecaster. An era where “the future is now” is not just an exciting prospect — it’s the norm. 8. What can the future cars probably do? A. Stop extreme weather happening. B. Change the path of the hurricane. C. Teach drivers how to predict weather. D. Perceive terrible weather conditions. 9. What does paragraph 4 focus on? A. Operational principle of future cars. B. The concept of the Internet of Things. C. The functions of complex sensors. D. Increasing complexity of road safety. 10. What does the underlined word “imperative” in paragraph 5 mean? A. Reliable. B. Essential. C. Complex. D. Unrealistic. 11. What is the author’s intention in the last paragraph? A. To make predictions. B. To offer suggestions. C. To fulfill promises. D. To express regrets. D For much of history, the practice of art was mysterious, and artists were viewed as being somewhat odd and often mad. Even the word most commonly associated with artists — inspiration — has its own magical qualities. Literally, the word “inspiration” means the breathing-in of a spirit. Artists were thought of as people who were uniquely inspired to create. Many artists credited their talents to the presence of some supernatural power. The Romantic poets believed that art was a term that meant an ultimate expression of beauty and truth. The search for this ideal led them to explore both natural and supernatural themes in their works. Another persistent view of art regarded its divorce from logic. Reason and logic were the province of scientists and philosophers, whereas creativity and insight were the area of the artists. The two separate aspects of the mind were supposed to remain distinct. But in 1704, a major breakthrough occurred. Sir Isaac Newton, mathematician and physicist, published his study of light, Opticks. One of Newton’s major discoveries was on the nature of color. Using a prism (棱镜), Newton provided a scientific explanation for the presence of rainbows. The artistic community was shocked. A scientist had ventured into their sacred territory. More than a hundred years later, John Keats, one of the most famous Romantic poets, accused Newton of reducing beauty by “unweaving the rainbow”. His colleague, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, famously remarked that the souls of five hundred Newtons would be needed to make one Shakespeare. And yet, from another perspective, Newton did not reduce the beauty of the rainbow; he enhanced it. In his search to uncover the secrets of the rainbow, Newton demonstrated the wonder, creativity, and inspiration of an artist. His discovery also paved the way for the development of spectroscopy, a way of analyzing the chemical makeup of light. Now scientists can look at the stars and know their composition. The sense of wonder this ability creates is not much different from the wonder the poet or artist feels when staring at those same stars. 12. According to the passage, what was the common view of artists in history? A. Their works focused on the supernatural. B. Their unique abilities came from within. C. They possessed both logic and magic. D. They were strange but indeed gifted. 13. How did the Romantic poets react to Newton’s discovery about light and color? A. They credited Newton’s insights to mystical influences. B. They felt it faded the poetic beauty of natural phenomena. C They were inspired to integrate more scientific themes in their poetry. D. They believed it added a new dimension to the appreciation of beauty. 14. Why does the author mention John Keats’ and Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s views on Newton? A. To contrast their criticism with science’s artistic value. B. To highlight the effect of scientific breakthroughs on art. C. To show Romantic poets’ objection to scientific progress. D. To emphasize the superior creativity of poets over scientists. 15. Which of the following is the best title of the passage? A. Distinguishing Art from Science B. Isaac Newton’s Influence on Arts C. Shared Wonder of Art and Science D. The Artistic Interpretation of Science 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。 Ugh! You swear you had your keys a second ago, and now they’ re just gone! Before you panic, take a deep breath. ___16___ . Losing things is a part of life, but finding them doesn’t have to be a nerve-wracking rush. In this article, we’ll teach you where you can look and how you can retrace your steps to find lost objects. Identify what makes your missing object stand out in its environment. It might be its size, color, texture or shape. ___17___ It will make the process faster and more efficient. Instead of looking at everything in a space, this approach helps you focus your attention only on objects with that distinction. Look in places where you’ve lost this item before. Do you tend to lose your keys or student cards often? If so it may have ended up in a similar place as before. Think about where your common lost objects tend to be lost. For example, maybe you have a habit of leaving your keys in the lock or your bag in the car. ___18___ Try looking at the room from a new angle. If you’ve retraced your steps, gone through all the motions, and still haven’t found anything, change your perspective. Crawl instead of walking down the hall. ___19___ Seeing things from a different point of view can help you notice details you may have missed before. ___20___ Scattered and crowded areas make it easier to lose objects, as things can fall under other things or get buried beneath piles. Regularly clean and tidy up living spaces, so you won’t have to spend more time looking for things later on. A. Or sit where you were standing. B. Then search based on that unique feature. C. Look in the messiest areas of your living space. D. Everyone misplaces things every now and again. E. Check these places before extending your search. F. The best thing you can do to avoid losing things is be organized. G. Thinking about the last time you saw it helps you retrace your steps. 第三部分 语言运用 （共三节，满分35分） 第一节 （共15个小题: 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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Juleus Ghunta is a published children’s author and award-winning poet. But growing up, he could barely ___21___. Ghunta and his three siblings (兄弟姊妹) lived in Western Jamaica. They were ___22___ by a single mother, and she often had to make ___23___ choices about how to use their limited resources — including a ___24___ to send his oldest sister to school, and to keep Ghunta at home. When Ghunta finally went to school, he couldn’t ___25___ his reading skills. By the time he entered sixth grade, he could spell his name, but he still couldn’t ___26___ words, spell, or read with understanding. The situation was made worse by some teachers who made him feel ___27___. “They were not very patient, not very kind,” he ___28___. “I struggled in school with a deep sense of loss.” When Ghunta was about 12, a young teacher-in-training decided to start a special reading program for ___29___ students. Ghunta was the first student to sign up. Under her _____30_____, Ghunta’s reading skills finally started to improve. And his sense of _____31_____ began to lift. “She had left me with the gift of literacy, a deeper _____32_____ of my personhood, and value as a human being,” he said. After Ghunta’s experience with the teacher, his life took a new _____33_____. He graduated from elementary school with a number of _____34_____ awards. Today, he is the author of two children’s books. And that teacher, whose name he does not recall, has become Ghunta’s _____35_____ hero — the person who was not praised but changed his life. 21. A. think B. hear C. read D. talk 22. A. raised B. guided C. sponsored D. assisted 23. A. casual B. official C. tough D. strange 24. A. chance B. decision C. promise D. refusal 25. A. do away with B. cut back on C. end up with D. catch up on 26. A. take down B. make out C. look up D. refer to 27 A. influential B. available C. dangerous D. ignorant 28. A. prayed B. warned C. recalled D. predicted 29. A. potential B. sensitive C. slow D. naughty 30. A. guidance B. control C. persuasion D. observation 31. A. nervousness B. weakness C. coldness D. shyness 32. A. communication B. restriction C. interaction D. appreciation 33. A. risk B. note C. standard D. direction 34. A. financial B. academic C. sporting D. creative 35. A. unsung B. unborn C. unable D. unafraid 第二节 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或所给单词的正确形式。 Amid the recent “China Travel” fever, an increasing number of foreign Internet influencers are drawn to the country. Among them, American YouTube sensation Darren Watkins Jr, better known as “IShowSpeed”, is under the spotlight with his ongoing China travel. IShowSpeed’s China tour began in Shanghai, China’s bustling financial center, ____36____ he streamed live for more than six hours, marveling at the city’s ____37____ (tower) skyline and vibrant streets. As one fan on YouTube put ____38____, “this man is doing the lord’s work in getting rid of the western propaganda about China in only 6 hours.” During his tour in Beijing, he visited the iconic Forbidden City, ____39____ (dress) in a traditional Chinese costumes, which created a cultural shock that fascinated his viewers. His tour was met with ____40____ warm welcome in China. The nickname “Hyperthyroidism Brother” (甲亢哥) was given to him by Chinese netizens, and it ____41____ (stick) ever since. His nickname, ____42____ (arise) from his extremely expressive face, is often attributed to his ____43____ (tend) to be in a state of constant excitement during his live streams. It is this explosive performance that led to the humorous ____44____ (compare) to someone with hyperthyroidism, creating a unique and memorable image for him in the online community. His influence extends far and wide, going beyond cultural and geographical boundaries. Many foreign viewers were surprised by the advanced infrastructure in China, such as the high-speed trains with stable Internet connections even in tunnels, as IShowSpeed marveled at the ____45____ (technology) feats (壮举) during his live streams. 第三节 单词拼写 （共10小题: 每小题1分，满分10分） 根据所给的首字母或中文，在横线上填入一个适当的单词 46. Each country is of equal importance with its own history, culture and social system, and none is s________ to the other. (根据首字母单词拼写) 47. Under no circumstances shall residents’ buildings be illegally t________ down. (根据首字母单词拼写) 48. The club member can have two free tickets for the film, also an added b________: ice cream and popcorn. (根据首字母单词拼写) 49. She has tried to forgive him for his p________ to be a millionaire but in vain. (根据首字母单词拼写) 50. The point of communication is how you react to what others say and how p________ you clarify your ideas. (根据首字母单词拼写) 51. In the past I ________ (偏爱) to use the vocabulary I was familiar with when writing a composition. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 52. He was ________ (窘迫的) to admit cheating in the exam. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 53. She ________ (溜走) out of the house before the others were awake. （根据汉语提示单词拼写） 54. Whether we are lawyers, public servants, consultants or receptionists, we all make our contributions ________ (分别地). (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 55. In order to earn a living, he joined labour force as a temporary clerk. But he ________ (抓住) the chance, putting his best foot forward. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分35分） 第一节 应用文 （满分15分） 56. 假定下周一你将在班会上跟同学们分享毕业后想从事的职业。请就此写一篇发言稿。 内容包括： 1.你未来想从事的职业； 2.选择从事此职业的原因； 3.你采取的行动。 注意： 1.词数80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 读后续写 （满分20分） 57. 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 afternoon after school, Ella and her brother Mark, were eating at a cafe near their home. That afternoon, they had to share their table with another person. That person was a young man in his twenties. After eating, he went to the restroom leaving his iPad on the table. Five minutes later, he came out talking on the cellphone with someone and hurriedly walked out of the cafe without looking back. Ella saw the iPad on the table. She quickly told Mark, “Mark, the man left behind his iPad.” Mark looked at the iPad. It took his breath away. It was one of the latest models on the market. Mark had always wanted an iPad. But his parents had told him, “You have a cellphone and you need to focus on your study. No need, to have an iPad.” He stared at it for some minutes. Then he said slowly, pausing on every word, “I want to take the iPad.” Ella could not believe her ears. She merely stared at her brother. “You can’t! What if the owner comes to look for it?” Having made the decision, Mark quickly grabbed the iPad and put it in his schoolbag. Then, he took Ella’s hand and led her out of the cafe quickly. Once back home, Mark rushed to his bedroom. Inside his room, he couldn’t wait to take out the piece of beauty from the bag. Oh, he liked it so much. He had his dream iPad for free. Soon, he was polishing it happily. But Ella came in, telling him, “Mark, you cannot keep the iPad. What will you tell Father about this? He will ask you how you got the iPad.” Mark said quickly, “I will say a friend lent it to me.” Ella said, “Now you are lying. Oh dear! When have you turned so dishonest?” Then Ella noticed a phone number on the back of the iPad. “This may be the man’s phone number. Why don’t we just call this number? He must be worried and sad about losing his iPad. We will talk to him and ask him to come and take it back.” She was trying to talk some sense into him. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 That night, Mark turned over in bed from time to time. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ella was very happy to hear that. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 江苏省苏州第一中学校2024-2025学年第二学期阶段性测试 高二年级英语试卷 （考试时间: 120分钟 总分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. How do the speakers feel about the beginning of the play? A. Confused. B. Amazed. C. Scared. 2. Which kind of radio program does the man enjoy most? A. Global news. B. Children’s education. C. Entertainment. 3. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a music hall. B. In a zoo. C. In a pet store. 4. Why will the man refuse the job? A. It isn’t well paid. B. He can’t receive training. C. The office is far from his home. 5. What does the man invite Rose to do? A. Attend a party. B. Have breakfast. C. Go to an exhibition. 第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6 What does the woman think of working in IT industry? A. It is hard. B. It is low-paid. C. It is good for sleep. 7. What does the woman advise the man to do? A. Eat less. B. Take care of health. C. Give up the IT career. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8. When will the next Bus Route 12 leave? A. In minutes. B In 10 minutes. C. In 15 minutes. 9. What does the man want to do at the currency exchange office? A. Ask for directions. B. Change money. C. Save his money. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 10. What does the man want to do first? A. Do science experiments. B. Buy Christmas gifts. C. Take the Star Ferry. 11. Which place does the man show little interest in? A. The Science Museum. B. Ocean Park. C. Temple Street Night Market 12. What might the woman think of taking the Star Ferry? A. Exciting. B. Silly. C. Boring. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 13. What is Sean’s first piece of advice for Tara? A. Adapting to the exam environment in advance. B. Starting her review with her favorite subject. C. Making a detailed study plan. 14. What did Tara do yesterday? A. She reviewed the textbook in the library. B. She read the exam information. C. She talked to her teacher. 15. What does Sean always do fight before an exam? A. Write down his worries. B. Organize exam materials. C. Breathe deeply for several minutes. 16. How does Sean sound in the end? A. Nervous. B. Grateful. C. Encouraging. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题 17. What did the speaker treat painting as in the beginning? A. A hobby. B. A dream. C A career. 18. How often does the speaker paint now? A. Three times a week. B. /Twice a week. C. Once a week. 19. When did the speaker start her painting? A. At university. B. At middle school. C. At primary school. 20 What will the listeners do just after watching the video? A. Learn to paint. B. Answer questions. C. Have a coffee break 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 Garden enthusiasts, get ready for an exciting year ahead! The US Garden Shows 2025 will highlight breathtaking flower arrangements, innovative landscaping ideas, and the latest gardening trends. Choosing the Right Shows Pick shows that match your interests. The Northeast offers classic flower displays. Northwest exhibitions highlight native species. Southwest shows focus on desert plants. Check show dates carefully. Some run for just a day or weekend, while others last a week or more. Think about what you want to see most. Ticketing and Entrance Fees Buy tickets early as the shows offer discounts for advance purchases. Some shows have multi-day passes if you want to visit more than once. Prices vary by show and location. VIP or preview night tickets often cost more but give you early access. Some shows include free workshops with admission. Travel Tips If you’re flying, compare prices at different airports. Some cities have multiple options. Rental cars give you freedom to explore, but parking can be tricky at show venues. Volunteering Opportunities Helping out at garden shows is a fun way to meet people and learn new skills. Many events need volunteers to greet guests, answer questions, or help with setting up the exhibitions. Check show websites or social media to find out how to sign up. Volunteering often comes with free entry and behind-the-scenes access. It’s a great way to network while you’re supporting the gardening community. 1. What might be a benefit of buying tickets early? A. Reduced prices. B. Multi-day admission. C. Flexible show dates. D. Guaranteed free workshops. 2. Being a volunteer of the events, you can ________. A. run a social media account B. enjoy free Internet service C. approve exhibit layouts D. develop your social ties 3. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text? A. To attract exhibition volunteers. B. To sell flowers and plants. C. To share information on garden events. D. To offer practical tips for travelers. 【答案】1. A 2. D 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了2025年美国园艺展的相关信息，包括如何选择合适的展览、购票优惠、旅行建议以及志愿者机会等。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Ticketing and Entrance Fees部分第一段中“Buy tickets early as the shows offer discounts for advance purchases. (尽早买票，因为展会会为提前购票提供折扣。)”可知，提前买票的好处是可以享受折扣，即价格降低。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Volunteering Opportunities部分第一段中“Helping out at garden shows is a fun way to meet people and learn new skills.(在园艺展中帮忙是一种认识人和学习新技能的有趣方式。)”和第二段中“It’s a great way to network while you’re supporting the gardening community. (这是你在支持园艺界的同时建立人脉的好方法。)”可知，作为活动的志愿者，你可以发展你的社交关系。故选D。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是根据文章第一段“Garden enthusiasts, get ready for an exciting year ahead!The US Garden Shows 2025 will highlight breathtaking flower arrangements, innovative landscaping ideas, and the latest gardening trends. (园艺爱好者们，为即将到来的激动人心的一年做好准备吧！2025年美国园艺展将展示令人惊叹的花卉布置、创新的景观设计理念以及最新的园艺趋势。)”可知，文章主要介绍了2025年美国园艺展的相关信息，作者写这篇文章的主要目的是分享关于园艺活动的信息。故选C。 B Anyone who has ever been around a cat for any length of time well knows cats have great patience. Yikes! My cat changed a lot recently. In just a week or so, my calm, adorable, long-haired Rusty turned into the attack cat of the century! It was not what I needed at all! Wasn’t the rest of my life in enough chaos? Changes at work. Changes in relationships. I already felt as if my entire world was falling apart. Nothing calmed my cat down either. He ran and dove in every direction. He broke every single rule we had ever had to keep peace in the home we shared. He’d turned into a cat I’d never met before! Finally, I took Rusty to the vet. After careful examination, the vet shook his head, “Not a thing is wrong with him, Miss. He’s doing great.” “No,” I argued with anger, “he’s not great. He’s absolutely awful.” I almost burst into tears. Then the vet asked the most insightful question that anyone had ever asked me — at least, anytime recently. “So,” said my cat’s kindhearted vet, “how has your life been going lately?” Shock shot through me. “Me?” I stared at him, essentially speechless, ready to throw myself into his cat-cradling arms. I managed a relatively coherent response. “Not so good,” I admitted. The kindly cat doctor nodded and replied, “Just what I suspected. Often, the human-to-cat bond is so powerful that a perfectly healthy cat will act out in response to his human’s emotional stresses.” I nodded along thinking. “Yes. yes. yes. yes. yes!” “Do your best,” our doctor told us both, “to be calm, patient and kind. Once you’re doing better, then Rusty will do better, too.” That day turned us around. I got some good, professional treatment for my super stressors. Rusty got a kinder, gentler me with more ear touches and back petting. 4. Why did the author take Rusty to the vet? A. He suffered heavy hair loss. B. He lost his sense of direction. C. He became unusually wild. D. He showed temporary inactivity. 5. The author nearly cried because she thought ________. A. the vet announced good news B. the vet didn’t find the problem C. the vet didn’t express sympathy D. the vet drew an awful conclusion 6. What does the underlined sentence imply? A. The author felt understood by the vet B. The author was impatient with the vet. C. The author favored the treatment for Rusty. D. The author knew Rusty was to recover soon. 7. How did the author feel after visiting the vet? A. Relieved and calm. B. Amused and proud. C. Motivated and passionate. D. Grateful and determined. 【答案】4. C 5. B 6. A 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者发现自己的猫行为异常后带其就医，并从兽医那里得知猫的行为变化可能与自己的情绪压力有关的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“In just a week or so, my calm, adorable, long-haired Rusty turned into the attack cat of the century! (就在短短一周左右的时间里，我那温顺可爱的长毛猫Rusty变成了世纪攻击猫！)”及“Nothing calmed my cat down either. He ran and dove in every direction. He broke every single rule we had ever had to keep peace in the home we shared. He’d turned into a cat I’d never met before! Finally, I took Rusty to the vet.(而且什么都没法让我的猫安静下来。它四处狂奔乱扑，打破了我们为了维持家中和谐而制定的每一条规矩。它变成了一只我从未见过的猫！最后，我带Rusty去看了兽医)”可知，作者带Rusty去看兽医是因为它变得异常凶猛。故选C。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“After careful examination, the vet shook his head, “Not a thing wrong with him, Miss. He’s doing great.” (经过仔细检查，兽医摇了摇头说：“它一点问题都没有，小姐。它状态很好。”)”和第二段中““No,” I argued with anger, “he’s not great. He’s absolutely awful.” I almost burst into tears. (“不，”我生气地反驳道，“它不好。它糟糕透顶了。”我几乎要哭出来了)”可知，作者几乎哭出来是因为她认为兽医没有发现问题。故选B。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中““So,” said my cat’s kindhearted vet, “how has your life been going lately?” Shock shot through me. “Me?” I stared at him, essentially speechless, ready to throw myself into his cat-cradling arms. I managed a relatively coherent response. “Not so good,” I admitted. (我家猫咪那善良的兽医说：“那么，你最近生活过得怎么样？”我顿时感到震惊。“我？”我盯着他，几乎说不出话来，恨不得扑进他抱着猫的怀里。我好不容易组织出还算连贯的回答。“不太好，”我承认道。)”和第四段中“The kindly cat doctor nodded and replied, “Just what I suspected. Often, the human-to-cat bond is so powerful that a perfectly healthy cat will act out in response to his human’s emotional stresses.” (这位和蔼的猫医生点了点头，回答说：“正如我所料。人与猫之间的联系非常紧密，一只完全健康的猫常常会因为主人的情绪压力而表现失常。”)”可知，作者对兽医的问题感到震惊，并觉得兽医理解了自己的处境，即作者感到被兽医理解了。由此推知，划线句子暗示作者觉得被兽医理解了。故选A。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“That day turned us around. I got some good, professional treatment for my super stressors. (那天改变了我们。我得到了很好的专业治疗来缓解我的巨大压力)”以及最后一段“Rusty got a kinder, gentler me with more ear touches and back petting. (Rusty得到了一个更友善、更温柔的我，我会更多地抚摸它的耳朵和背部)”可推知，作者在看完兽医后感到宽慰和平静。故选A。 C Imagine you are driving on a stormy night, and your car suddenly alerts you to the danger of an imminent flood or an approaching hurricane. This future, where cars predict weather disasters well in advance, is edging toward reality, says the International Drivers Association. By 2030, cars are expected to evolve into “smart machines” in which reliable, personal weather forecasting units are installed, with advanced sensor technology and machine learning algorithms (算术) delivering real-time, exact weather updates. “Bridging the gap between vehicular technology and meteorology holds massive potential in increasing road safety,” says Julianna Marshall, a travel expert from the International Drivers Association. “Imagine your car alerting you to trouble ahead and then directing you away from a road that’s about to be flooded or a bridge at risk of collapsing due to strong winds. That’s a revolution we’re keenly looking forward to.” Several key factors lay the foundations for these weather-predicting capabilities in cars by the year 2030. Modern cars have complex sensors that can measure atmospheric pressure, temperature, humidity, and wind speed. These sensors can feed data into an onboard computer, providing crucial real-time weather information. Cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies can now analyse complex weather patterns and predict future outcomes. By integrating these technologies into automotive systems, your car’s computer can provide forecasts along your routes. The interconnectivity of devices, known as the Internet of Things, will play a key role. Cars could share and receive weather data from a vast network of the connected devices, improving accuracy of predictions. Such tech-integrated cars will make driving during severe conditions safer while enhancing the overall travel experience. “Weather prediction in cars can save hundreds of lives annually by minimizing the likelihood of weather-related accidents,” Marshall emphasizes. “Getting hands on a car built with weather prediction technology might be optional today but will become imperative by 2030.” Undeniably, 2030 promises the advent of a transformative era in automobile technology, a world where your car might just be your best weather forecaster. An era where “the future is now” is not just an exciting prospect — it’s the norm. 8. What can the future cars probably do? A. Stop extreme weather happening. B. Change the path of the hurricane. C. Teach drivers how to predict weather. D. Perceive terrible weather conditions. 9. What does paragraph 4 focus on? A. Operational principle of future cars. B. The concept of the Internet of Things. C. The functions of complex sensors. D. Increasing complexity of road safety. 10. What does the underlined word “imperative” in paragraph 5 mean? A. Reliable. B. Essential. C. Complex. D. Unrealistic. 11. What is the author’s intention in the last paragraph? A. To make predictions. B. To offer suggestions. C. To fulfill promises. D. To express regrets. 【答案】8. D 9. A 10. B 11. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了未来的汽车可以感知恶劣的天气状况，并解释了其中的原理。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Imagine you are driving on a stormy night, and your car suddenly alerts you to the danger of an imminent flood or an approaching hurricane. This future, where cars predict weather disasters well in advance, is edging toward reality, says the International Drivers Association.(想象一下，你在一个暴风雨的夜晚开车，你的车突然提醒你洪水即将来临或飓风即将来临的危险。国际司机协会表示，汽车可以提前很好地预测天气灾害，这种未来正逐渐成为现实)”可知，未来的汽车可以感知恶劣的天气状况。故选D。 【9题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段“Modern cars have complex sensors that can measure atmospheric pressure, temperature, humidity, and wind speed. These sensors can feed data into an onboard computer, providing crucial real-time weather information. Cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies can now analyse complex weather patterns and predict future outcomes. By integrating these technologies into automotive systems, your car’s computer can provide forecasts along your routes.(现代汽车有复杂的传感器，可以测量大气压力、温度、湿度和风速。这些传感器可以将数据输入机载计算机，提供关键的实时天气信息。尖端的人工智能和机器学习技术现在可以分析复杂的天气模式并预测未来的结果。通过将这些技术集成到汽车系统中，你的汽车计算机可以提供沿途的预测)”可知，第4段的重点是未来汽车的工作原理。故选A。 【10题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Weather prediction in cars can save hundreds of lives annually by minimizing the likelihood of weather-related accidents(汽车天气预报可以将天气相关事故的可能性降到最低，每年可以挽救数百人的生命)”和下文“An era where “the future is now” is not just an exciting prospect — it’s the norm.(在一个“未来就是现在”的时代，这不仅是一个令人兴奋的前景，而且是一种常态)”以及“Getting hands on a car built with weather prediction technology might be optional today but will become(今天，拥有一辆搭载天气预报技术的汽车可能是可选的，但到2030年)”可知，汽车天气预报每年可以挽救数百人的生命，结合but表示转折，如今是可选的，但推测到了2030年将是必不可少的。故划线词意思是“必不可少的”。故选B。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Undeniably, 2030 promises the advent of a transformative era in automobile technology, a world where your car might just be your best weather forecaster. An era where “the future is now” is not just an exciting prospect — it’s the norm.(不可否认，2030年预示着汽车技术变革时代的到来，在这个世界里，你的汽车可能就是你最好的天气预报员。在一个“未来就是现在”的时代，这不仅是一个令人兴奋的前景，而且是一种常态)”可知，作者在最后一段的意图是做预测。故选A。 D For much of history, the practice of art was mysterious, and artists were viewed as being somewhat odd and often mad. Even the word most commonly associated with artists — inspiration — has its own magical qualities. Literally, the word “inspiration” means the breathing-in of a spirit. Artists were thought of as people who were uniquely inspired to create. Many artists credited their talents to the presence of some supernatural power. The Romantic poets believed that art was a term that meant an ultimate expression of beauty and truth. The search for this ideal led them to explore both natural and supernatural themes in their works. Another persistent view of art regarded its divorce from logic. Reason and logic were the province of scientists and philosophers, whereas creativity and insight were the area of the artists. The two separate aspects of the mind were supposed to remain distinct. But in 1704, a major breakthrough occurred. Sir Isaac Newton, mathematician and physicist, published his study of light, Opticks. One of Newton’s major discoveries was on the nature of color. Using a prism (棱镜), Newton provided a scientific explanation for the presence of rainbows. The artistic community was shocked. A scientist had ventured into their sacred territory. More than a hundred years later, John Keats, one of the most famous Romantic poets, accused Newton of reducing beauty by “unweaving the rainbow”. His colleague, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, famously remarked that the souls of five hundred Newtons would be needed to make one Shakespeare. And yet, from another perspective, Newton did not reduce the beauty of the rainbow; he enhanced it. In his search to uncover the secrets of the rainbow, Newton demonstrated the wonder, creativity, and inspiration of an artist. His discovery also paved the way for the development of spectroscopy, a way of analyzing the chemical makeup of light. Now scientists can look at the stars and know their composition. The sense of wonder this ability creates is not much different from the wonder the poet or artist feels when staring at those same stars. 12. According to the passage, what was the common view of artists in history? A. Their works focused on the supernatural. B. Their unique abilities came from within. C. They possessed both logic and magic. D. They were strange but indeed gifted. 13. How did the Romantic poets react to Newton’s discovery about light and color? A. They credited Newton’s insights to mystical influences. B. They felt it faded the poetic beauty of natural phenomena. C. They were inspired to integrate more scientific themes in their poetry. D. They believed it added a new dimension to the appreciation of beauty. 14. Why does the author mention John Keats’ and Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s views on Newton? A. To contrast their criticism with science’s artistic value. B. To highlight the effect of scientific breakthroughs on art. C. To show Romantic poets’ objection to scientific progress. D. To emphasize the superior creativity of poets over scientists. 15. Which of the following is the best title of the passage? A. Distinguishing Art from Science B. Isaac Newton’s Influence on Arts C. Shared Wonder of Art and Science D. The Artistic Interpretation of Science 【答案】12. D 13. B 14. A 15. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了历史上艺术实践很神秘，艺术被认为与逻辑分离。但随着科学的进步，现在科学家对星星的研究也能带来和诗人、艺术家看到星星时类似的惊奇感，表明艺术和科学存在共同的惊奇之处 。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“For much of history, the practice of art was mysterious, and artists were viewed as being somewhat odd and often mad. Even the word most commonly associated with artists — inspiration — has its own magical qualities. Literally, the word “inspiration” means the breathing-in of a spirit. Artists were thought of as people who were uniquely inspired to create.(在历史上的大部分时间里，艺术实践都是神秘的，艺术家们被视为有些奇怪，往往是疯狂的。即使是最常与艺术家联系在一起的词——灵感——也有它自己神奇的特质。从字面上看，“灵感”这个词的意思是灵魂的吸入。艺术家被认为是具有独特创作灵感的人)”可知，历史上对艺术家的普遍看法是他们很奇怪，但确实很有天赋。故选D。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“More than a hundred years later, John Keats, one of the most famous Romantic poets, accused Newton of reducing beauty by “unweaving the rainbow”.(100多年后，最著名的浪漫主义诗人之一约翰·济慈指责牛顿“拆散彩虹”，降低了美)”可知，浪漫主义诗人认为牛顿关于光和颜色的发现淡化了自然现象的诗意之美。故选B。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“More than a hundred years later, John Keats, one of the most famous Romantic poets, accused Newton of reducing beauty by “unweaving the rainbow”. His colleague, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, famously remarked that the souls of five hundred Newtons would be needed to make one Shakespeare. And yet, from another perspective, Newton did not reduce the beauty of the rainbow; he enhanced it. In his search to uncover the secrets of the rainbow, Newton demonstrated the wonder, creativity, and inspiration of an artist. His discovery also paved the way for the development of spectroscopy, a way of analyzing the chemical makeup of light.(100多年后，最著名的浪漫主义诗人之一约翰·济慈指责牛顿“拆散彩虹”，降低了美。他的同事塞缪尔·泰勒·柯勒律治有一句名言：需要500个牛顿的灵魂才能产生一个莎士比亚。然而，从另一个角度来看，牛顿并没有减少彩虹的美丽；他加强了它。在探索彩虹的秘密过程中，牛顿展示了艺术家的奇迹、创造力和灵感。他的发现也为光谱学的发展铺平了道路，光谱学是一种分析光的化学组成的方法)”可推知，作者提到约翰济慈和塞缪尔泰勒柯勒律治对牛顿的看法是为了将他们的批评与科学的艺术价值进行对比。故选A。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“The sense of wonder this ability creates is not much different from the wonder the poet or artist feels when staring at those same stars.(这种能力所产生的惊奇感与诗人或艺术家凝视同样的星星时所感受到的惊奇感并无太大区别)”可知，文章主要说明了历史上艺术实践很神秘，艺术被认为与逻辑分离。但随着科学的进步，现在科学家对星星的研究也能带来和诗人、艺术家看到星星时类似的惊奇感，表明艺术和科学存在共同的惊奇之处 。由此可知，C选项“艺术与科学的共同奇迹”适合作本文最佳标题。故选C。 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。 Ugh! You swear you had your keys a second ago, and now they’ re just gone! Before you panic, take a deep breath. ___16___ . Losing things is a part of life, but finding them doesn’t have to be a nerve-wracking rush. In this article, we’ll teach you where you can look and how you can retrace your steps to find lost objects. Identify what makes your missing object stand out in its environment. It might be its size, color, texture or shape. ___17___ It will make the process faster and more efficient. Instead of looking at everything in a space, this approach helps you focus your attention only on objects with that distinction. Look in places where you’ve lost this item before. Do you tend to lose your keys or student cards often? If so, it may have ended up in a similar place as before. Think about where your common lost objects tend to be lost. For example, maybe you have a habit of leaving your keys in the lock or your bag in the car. ___18___ Try looking at the room from a new angle. If you’ve retraced your steps, gone through all the motions, and still haven’t found anything, change your perspective. Crawl instead of walking down the hall. ___19___ Seeing things from a different point of view can help you notice details you may have missed before. ___20___ Scattered and crowded areas make it easier to lose objects, as things can fall under other things or get buried beneath piles. Regularly clean and tidy up living spaces, so you won’t have to spend more time looking for things later on. A. Or sit where you were standing. B. Then search based on that unique feature. C. Look in the messiest areas of your living space. D. Everyone misplaces things every now and again. E. Check these places before extending your search. F. The best thing you can do to avoid losing things is be organized. G. Thinking about the last time you saw it helps you retrace your steps. 【答案】16. D 17. B 18. E 19. A 20. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了寻找丢失物品的方法和建议。 【16题详解】 由上文“Ugh! You swear you had your keys a second ago, and now they’ re just gone! Before you panic, take a deep breath.(呃！你发誓一秒钟前你还拿着钥匙，现在却不见了！在你恐慌之前，深呼吸)”可知，本空要说跟“丢东西”这个情境有关的话题，且起到安慰的作用，由后文“Losing things is a part of life, but finding them doesn’t have to be a nerve - wracking rush.(丢东西是生活的一部分，但找东西不一定是一场令人崩溃的匆忙)”可知，本句要表达丢东西是常有的事，故D选项“Everyone misplaces things every now and again.(每个人都会时不时地丢东西)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选D。 【17题详解】 由上文“Identify what makes your missing object stand out in its environment. It might be its size, color, texture or shape.(确定是什么让你的丢失物品在环境中脱颖而出。它可能是大小、颜色、质地或形状)”可知，本空要说跟“根据物品特征寻找”有关的话题，由后文“It will make the process faster and more efficient.(这将使过程更快、更有效率)”可知，本句要表达根据这个独特特征去寻找，故B选项“Then search based on that unique feature.(然后根据那个独特特征去寻找)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选B。 【18题详解】 由上文“Look in places where you’ve lost this item before. Do you tend to lose your keys or student cards often? If so, it may have ended up in a similar place as before. Think about where your common lost objects tend to be lost. For example, maybe you have a habit of leaving your keys in the lock or your bag in the car.(看看你以前丢过这个东西的地方。你经常丢钥匙或学生证吗？如果是这样，它可能和以前一样落在了类似的地方。想想你经常丢的东西通常丢在哪里。例如，也许你习惯把钥匙落在锁里或把包落在车里)”可知，本空要说跟“检查这些地方”有关的话题，故E选项“Check these places before extending your search.(在扩大搜索范围之前，先检查这些地方)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选E。 【19题详解】 由上文“Try looking at the room from a new angle. If you’ve retraced your steps, gone through all the motions, and still haven’t found anything, change your perspective. Crawl instead of walking down the hall.(试着从一个新的角度看房间。如果你已经回溯了自己的脚步，经历了所有的动作，但仍然没有找到任何东西，那就改变一下你的视角。缓慢行进，而不是沿着走廊走)”可知，本空要说跟“改变视角”有关的话题，且是举例说明改变视角的不同方式，故A选项“Or sit where you were standing.(或者坐在你原来站的地方)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选A。 【20题详解】 由下文“Scattered and crowded areas make it easier to lose objects, as things can fall under other things or get buried beneath piles. Regularly clean and tidy up living spaces, so you won’t have to spend more time looking for things later on.(杂乱和拥挤的区域更容易丢东西，因为东西可能会掉到其他东西下面或被埋在堆里。定期清理和整理生活空间，这样你以后就不必花更多时间找东西了)”可知，本空要说跟“保持整洁避免丢东西”有关的话题，且是段落主旨句，故F选项“The best thing you can do to avoid losing things is be organized.(避免丢东西最好的方法就是保持有条理)”能概括下文，符合题意。故选F。 第三部分 语言运用 （共三节，满分35分） 第一节 （共15个小题: 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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Juleus Ghunta is a published children’s author and award-winning poet. But growing up, he could barely ___21___. Ghunta and his three siblings (兄弟姊妹) lived in Western Jamaica. They were ___22___ by a single mother, and she often had to make ___23___ choices about how to use their limited resources — including a ___24___ to send his oldest sister to school, and to keep Ghunta at home. When Ghunta finally went to school, he couldn’t ___25___ his reading skills. By the time he entered sixth grade, he could spell his name, but he still couldn’t ___26___ words, spell, or read with understanding. The situation was made worse by some teachers who made him feel ___27___. “They were not very patient, not very kind,” he ___28___. “I struggled in school with a deep sense of loss.” When Ghunta was about 12, a young teacher-in-training decided to start a special reading program for ___29___ students. Ghunta was the first student to sign up. Under her _____30_____, Ghunta’s reading skills finally started to improve. And his sense of _____31_____ began to lift. “She had left me with the gift of literacy, a deeper _____32_____ of my personhood, and value as a human being,” he said. After Ghunta’s experience with the teacher, his life took a new _____33_____. He graduated from elementary school with a number of _____34_____ awards. Today, he is the author of two children’s books. And that teacher, whose name he does not recall, has become Ghunta’s _____35_____ hero — the person who was not praised but changed his life. 21. A. think B. hear C. read D. talk 22. A. raised B. guided C. sponsored D. assisted 23. A. casual B. official C. tough D. strange 24. A. chance B. decision C. promise D. refusal 25. A. do away with B. cut back on C. end up with D. catch up on 26. A. take down B. make out C. look up D. refer to 27. A. influential B. available C. dangerous D. ignorant 28. A. prayed B. warned C. recalled D. predicted 29. A. potential B. sensitive C. slow D. naughty 30. A. guidance B. control C. persuasion D. observation 31. A. nervousness B. weakness C. coldness D. shyness 32. A. communication B. restriction C. interaction D. appreciation 33. A. risk B. note C. standard D. direction 34. A. financial B. academic C. sporting D. creative 35. A. unsung B. unborn C. unable D. unafraid 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. D 26. B 27. D 28. C 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. D 33. D 34. B 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了在成长过程中因家庭经济困难和教育资源匮乏，Juleus Ghunta上学后阅读能力跟不上，但在一位年轻教师的帮助下，他提升了阅读能力，后来成为了一位儿童作家和获奖诗人，那位老师成为了他生命中的无名英雄。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但成长过程中，他几乎不会阅读。A. think思考；B. hear听见；C. read阅读；D. talk交谈。根据下文“and to keep Ghunta at home”可知，一开始Ghunta被留在家里没有去上学，由此可知，他几乎不会阅读。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们是由一个单身母亲抚养长大的，她经常不得不在如何利用有限的资源方面做出艰难的选择——包括决定送他的大姐去上学，让Ghunta留在家里。A. raised抚养；B. guided引导；C. sponsored赞助；D. assisted协助。根据下文“by a single mother”可推知，Ghunta和他的三个兄弟姐妹是由他们的单身母亲抚养长大的。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们是由一个单身母亲抚养长大的，她经常不得不在如何利用有限的资源方面做出艰难的选择——包括决定送他的大姐去上学，让Ghunta留在家里。A. casual随意的；B. official官方的；C. tough艰难的；D. strange奇怪的。根据上文“a single mother”和下文“about how to use their limited resources”可推知，单身母亲养孩子的生活应该很困难，需要在如何利用有限的资源方面做出艰难的选择。故选C。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们是由一个单身母亲抚养长大的，她经常不得不在如何利用有限的资源方面做出艰难的选择——包括决定送他的大姐去上学，让Ghunta留在家里。A. chance机会；B. decision决定；C. promise承诺；D. refusal拒绝。根据上文“she often had to make ___3___ choices about how to use their limited resources”可知，Ghunta的母亲不得不在如何利用有限的资源方面做出选择，这里是举出例子说明这样的选择，指如何分配上学资源的决定。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：当Ghunta终于去上学的时候，他的阅读能力跟不上。A. do away with废除；B. cut back on削减；C. end up with以……结束；D. catch up on赶上。根据上文“and to keep Ghunta at home”可知，一开始Ghunta被留在家里没有去上学，由此可知，他的阅读能力会跟不上。故选D。 【26题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：当他上六年级的时候，他能拼出自己的名字了，但他仍然不能辨认单词、拼写或阅读。A. take down记下；B. make out辨认出；C. look up查阅；D. refer to提及。根据上文“By the time he entered sixth grade, he could spell his name”和表示转折的“but”可知，虽然Ghunta能拼出自己的名字，但识字阅读能力依然很糟糕，不能辨认单词、拼写或阅读。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：一些老师让他觉得自己很无知，这使情况变得更糟。A. influential有影响力的；B. available可获得的；C. dangerous危险的；D. ignorant无知的。根据下文“They were not very patient, not very kind”可知，一些老师不是很有耐心，也不是很友善，由此可知，他们会让Ghunta觉得自己很无知。故选D。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“他们不是很有耐心，也不是很友善，”他回忆说。A. prayed祈祷；B. warned警告；C. recalled回忆；D. predicted预测。根据上文“They were not very patient, not very kind”可推知，这是Ghunta在回忆曾经的一些老师。故选C。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当Ghunta大约12岁的时候，一位年轻的在职教师决定为学习慢的学生开办一个特殊的阅读项目。A. potential有潜力的；B. sensitive敏感的；C. slow迟钝的；D. naughty调皮的。根据下文“Ghunta was the first student to sign up.”可知，阅读能力糟糕的Ghunta报名了该阅读项目，由此可知，这是为学习上较为迟钝，即学习慢的学生开办的。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在她的指导下，Ghunta的阅读能力终于开始提高。A. guidance指导；B. control控制；C. persuasion劝说；D. observation观察。根据上文“a young teacher-in-training decided to start a special reading program for ___9___ students”可知，这位年轻教师为学生开办了一个特殊的阅读项目，由此可知，是在她的指导下，Ghunta的阅读能力开始提高。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他的虚弱感开始消失。A. nervousness紧张；B. weakness虚弱；C. coldness寒冷；D. shyness害羞。根据上文“I struggled in school with a deep sense of loss.”可知，当时Ghunta在学校里挣扎着，有一种深深的失落感，由此可知，随着阅读能力提升，他的这种虚弱无力感开始消失。故选B。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“她给我留下了识字的礼物，让我对自己的人格和作为一个人的价值有了更深的认识，”他说。A. communication交流；B. restriction限制；C. interaction互动；D. appreciation认识。根据上文提到的这位年轻教师为学生开展特殊的阅读项目，以及下文“of my personhood, and value as a human being”可推知，通过这个项目，Ghunta学会了识字，阅读能力提升，对自己的人格和作为一个人的价值有了更深的认识。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在经历了这位老师之后，Ghunta的生活有了新的方向。A. risk风险；B. note笔记；C. standard标准；D. direction方向。根据下文“He graduated from elementary school with a number of ___14___ awards.”可知，Ghunta从小学毕业，获得了多个奖项，由此可知，他因为经历了这位老师，而有了新的方向。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他从小学毕业，获得了多项学术奖项。A. financial财务的；B. academic学术的；C. sporting体育的；D. creative有创造力的。根据下文“Today, he is the author of two children’s books.”可知，Ghunta成了儿童书籍的作家，由此可知，他学习应该很优异，在毕业时获得了多项学术奖项。故选B。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：而那位老师，他不记得她的名字，已经成为了Ghunta的无名英雄——这个人没有受到赞扬，但改变了他的生活。A. unsung未被颂扬的；B. unborn未出生的；C. unable不能的；D. unafraid不害怕的。根据下文“the person who was not praised but changed his life”可知，那位老师没有受到赞扬，但改变了Ghunta的生活，因此她是应该但未被颂扬的英雄，即无名英雄。故选A。 第二节 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或所给单词的正确形式。 Amid the recent “China Travel” fever, an increasing number of foreign Internet influencers are drawn to the country. Among them, American YouTube sensation Darren Watkins Jr, better known as “IShowSpeed”, is under the spotlight with his ongoing China travel. IShowSpeed’s China tour began in Shanghai, China’s bustling financial center, ____36____ he streamed live for more than six hours, marveling at the city’s ____37____ (tower) skyline and vibrant streets. As one fan on YouTube put ____38____, “this man is doing the lord’s work in getting rid of the western propaganda about China in only 6 hours.” During his tour in Beijing, he visited the iconic Forbidden City, ____39____ (dress) in a traditional Chinese costumes, which created a cultural shock that fascinated his viewers. His tour was met with ____40____ warm welcome in China. The nickname “Hyperthyroidism Brother” (甲亢哥) was given to him by Chinese netizens, and it ____41____ (stick) ever since. His nickname, ____42____ (arise) from his extremely expressive face, is often attributed to his ____43____ (tend) to be in a state of constant excitement during his live streams. It is this explosive performance that led to the humorous ____44____ (compare) to someone with hyperthyroidism, creating a unique and memorable image for him in the online community. His influence extends far and wide, going beyond cultural and geographical boundaries. Many foreign viewers were surprised by the advanced infrastructure in China, such as the high-speed trains with stable Internet connections even in tunnels, as IShowSpeed marveled at the ____45____ (technology) feats (壮举) during his live streams. 【答案】36. where 37. towering 38. it 39. dressed 40. a 41. has stuck 42. arising 43. tendency 44. comparison 45. technological 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了美国YouTube网红IShowSpeed (小达伦・沃特金斯)的中国之旅及其产生的影响力，展现其通过直播打破西方对中国的偏见、促进文化交流的过程。 【36题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：IShowSpeed中国之旅始于中国繁华的金融中心上海，他在那里进行了六个多小时的直播，惊叹于这座城市高耸的天际线和充满活力的街道。分析句子可知，设空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是“Shanghai”，关系词替代先行词在从句中作地点状语（“在上海他进行了超过 6 小时的直播”），因此用关系副词where引导非限制性定语从句。故填where。 【37题详解】 考查形容词。句意：IShowSpeed的中国之旅始于中国繁华的金融中心上海，他在那里进行了六个多小时的直播，惊叹于这座城市高耸的天际线和充满活力的街道。修饰名词 “skyline” 需用形容词作定语。“tower”（名词，塔）的形容词形式为“towering”，意为“高耸的”，描述城市天际线的特征。故填towering。 【38题详解】 考查固定句型。句意：正如YouTube上的一位粉丝所说，“这个人在做上帝的工作，在短短6小时内摆脱了西方对中国的宣传。” “as sb. put it”为固定句型，意为“正如某人所说”。故填it。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在北京访问期间，他穿着中国传统服装参观了标志性的紫禁城，这给他的观众带来了文化冲击。分析句子可知，此处为非谓语动词作状语，句子主语 “he”与“dress”之间为逻辑被动关系（be dressed in意为“穿着”），故用过去分词dressed作伴随状语，表示“他穿着传统服饰参观故宫”。故填dressed。 【40题详解】 考查冠词。句意：他的访问在中国受到了热烈欢迎。“warm welcome”为可数名词短语，表泛指“一次热烈的欢迎”，“warm”为首音节辅音单词，需用不定冠词a。故填a。 【41题详解】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：“甲亢哥”是中国网民给他起的绰号，从那以后就一直沿用至今。时间状语“ever since”（从那以后）提示用现在完成时，表示“甲亢哥”这个昵称从被起之后一直沿用至今。主语it为第三人称单数。故填has stuck。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：他的绰号源于他那张表情丰富的脸，人们通常认为他在直播过程中总是处于一种兴奋的状态。分析句子可知，此处为非谓语动词作后置定语修饰nickname，nickname与arise (起源)之间为逻辑主动关系，故用现在分词arising作后置定语，表示“这个昵称源于他极具表现力的脸”。故填arising。 【43题详解】 考查名词。句意：他的绰号源于他那张表情丰富的脸，人们通常认为他在直播过程中总是处于一种兴奋的状态。形容词性物主代词his后需接名词作宾语。“tend”（动词，倾向）的名词形式为 tendency，“tendency to do sth.”意为“做某事的倾向”。故填tendency。 【44题详解】 考查名词。句意：正是这种爆发性的表现，引发了人们将他幽默地比作甲状腺机能亢进的人，为他在网络社区创造了一个独特而难忘的形象。形容词humorous后需接名词作宾语。“compare”（动词，比较）的名词形式为comparison，“the humorous comparison”意为“幽默的类比”。故填comparison。 【45题详解】 考查形容词。句意：许多外国观众对中国先进的基础设施感到惊讶，比如即使在隧道里也能稳定上网的高速列车，正如IShowSpeed在直播中惊叹于这些技术壮举。修饰名词feats需用形容词作定语。“technology”（名词，技术）的形容词形式为technological，“technological feats” 意为“技术壮举”。故填technological。 第三节 单词拼写 （共10小题: 每小题1分，满分10分） 根据所给的首字母或中文，在横线上填入一个适当的单词 46. Each country is of equal importance with its own history, culture and social system, and none is s________ to the other. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】superior##uperior 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词。句意：每个国家都具有同等的重要性，它们各自拥有独特的历史、文化和社会制度，不存在哪个国家比其他国家更优越的情况。根据单词首字母以及句意可知用形容词superior，作表语。故填superior。 47. Under no circumstances shall residents’ buildings be illegally t________ down. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】torn##orn 【解析】 【详解】考查被动语态。句意：在任何情况下，居民楼都不得被非法拆除。根据句意“拆除”和首字母提示可知，此处为动词短语tear down，residents’ buildings和tear down为被动关系，空处需填过去分词。故填torn。 48. The club member can have two free tickets for the film, also an added b________: ice cream and popcorn. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】bonus##onus 【解析】 【详解】考查名词。句意：俱乐部会员可以得到两张免费电影票，还有额外的好处：冰淇淋和爆米花。空处作have的宾语，结合“two free tickets for the film”和首字母提示可推知，名词bonus“意外收获，额外的好处”符合题意，且空前有不定冠词an，bonus应用单数形式。故填bonus。 49. She has tried to forgive him for his p________ to be a millionaire but in vain. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】pretending##retending 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：她试图原谅他假装成百万富翁，但徒劳无功。根据单词首字母以及句意“假装”可知，空格处涉及单词“pretend”，意为“假装”，动词词性，句中应用其动名词形式“pretending”和his构成动名词复合结构，作介词for的宾语。故填pretending。 50. The point of communication is how you react to what others say and how p________ you clarify your ideas. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】precisely##recisely 【解析】 【详解】考查副词。句意：沟通的重点是你如何对别人说的话做出反应，以及你如何准确地阐明你的想法。根据单词首字母以及句意“准确地”可知，空格处应用单词“precisely”，意为“准确地”，副词词性，作状语。故填precisely。 51. In the past I ________ (偏爱) to use the vocabulary I was familiar with when writing a composition. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】preferred 【解析】 【详解】考查动词时态。句意：在过去，我写作文时偏爱使用我熟悉的词汇。空处为主句谓语动词，根据汉语提示“偏爱”可知，应填动词prefer。由时间状语“In the past”可知，此处描述的是过去的动作，应用一般过去时。故填preferred。 52. He was ________ (窘迫的) to admit cheating in the exam. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】embarrassed 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词。句意：他羞于承认考试作弊。“窘迫的”应用形容词embarrassed，作表语，be embarrassed to do意为“不好意思做某事，羞于做某事”。故填embarrassed。 53. She ________ (溜走) out of the house before the others were awake. （根据汉语提示单词拼写） 【答案】slipped 【解析】 【详解】考查动词。句意：别人还没醒，她就溜出了房子。根据汉语提示“溜走”可知应填动词slip，根据后文were可知为一般过去时。故填slipped。 54. Whether we are lawyers, public servants, consultants or receptionists, we all make our contributions ________ (分别地). (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】respectively 【解析】 【详解】考查副词。句意：无论我们是律师、公务员、顾问还是前台接待员，我们都在各自岗位上做出贡献。“分别地”应用副词respectively，作修饰动词的状语。故填respectively。 55. In order to earn a living, he joined labour force as a temporary clerk. But he ________ (抓住) the chance, putting his best foot forward. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】seized 【解析】 【详解】考查动词。句意：为了谋生，他加入了劳动力大军，当了一名临时职员。但他抓住了这个机会，全力以赴。结合“the chance”可知，“抓住”应用动词seize，表示“抓住机会，把握住机会”，结合“joined”可知，时态应用一般过去时。故填seized。 第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分35分） 第一节 应用文 （满分15分） 56. 假定下周一你将在班会上跟同学们分享毕业后想从事的职业。请就此写一篇发言稿。 内容包括： 1.你未来想从事的职业； 2.选择从事此职业的原因； 3.你采取的行动。 注意： 1.词数80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Hello, classmates! I’m glad to share my future career with you. Honestly speaking, I’m fond of English and have a passion for becoming a teacher after graduation. However, I would rather choose to be a lawyer despite the fact that my parents have prejudice against the job. What strikes me most is that through the job I will step out of my comfort zone and that justice will be maintained as a result of my work. To attain my goal, I often read Law Weekly, learning some legal knowledge. I firmly believe I will become an excellent lawyer. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生就毕业后想从事的职业写一篇发言稿。内容包括：1.你未来想从事的职业；2.选择从事此职业的原因；3.你采取的行动。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 高兴的：glad→delighted 然而：however→nevertheless 说实话：honestly speaking→to be honest 实现某人的目标：attain one’s goal→achieve one’s goal 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I’m glad to share my future career with you. 拓展句：I’m glad that I can share my future career with you. 【点睛】[高分句型1] However, I would rather choose to be a lawyer despite the fact that my parents have prejudice against the job. (运用了that引导的同位语从句) [高分句型2] What strikes me most is that through the job I will step out of my comfort zone and that justice will be maintained as a result of my work. (运用了what引导的主语从句和that引导的表语从句) 第二节 读后续写 （满分20分） 57. 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 afternoon after school, Ella and her brother Mark, were eating at a cafe near their home. That afternoon, they had to share their table with another person. That person was a young man in his twenties. After eating, he went to the restroom leaving his iPad on the table. Five minutes later, he came out talking on the cellphone with someone and hurriedly walked out of the cafe without looking back. Ella saw the iPad on the table. She quickly told Mark, “Mark, the man left behind his iPad.” Mark looked at the iPad. It took his breath away. It was one of the latest models on the market. Mark had always wanted an iPad. But his parents had told him, “You have a cellphone and you need to focus on your study. No need, to have an iPad.” He stared at it for some minutes. Then he said slowly, pausing on every word, “I want to take the iPad.” Ella could not believe her ears. She merely stared at her brother. “You can’t! What if the owner comes to look for it?” Having made the decision, Mark quickly grabbed the iPad and put it in his schoolbag. Then, he took Ella’s hand and led her out of the cafe quickly. Once back home, Mark rushed to his bedroom. Inside his room, he couldn’t wait to take out the piece of beauty from the bag. Oh, he liked it so much. He had his dream iPad for free. Soon, he was polishing it happily. But Ella came in, telling him, “Mark, you cannot keep the iPad. What will you tell Father about this? He will ask you how you got the iPad.” Mark said quickly, “I will say a friend lent it to me.” Ella said, “Now you are lying. Oh dear! When have you turned so dishonest?” Then Ella noticed a phone number on the back of the iPad. “This may be the man’s phone number. Why don’t we just call this number? He must be worried and sad about losing his iPad. We will talk to him and ask him to come and take it back.” She was trying to talk some sense into him. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 That night, Mark turned over in bed from time to time. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ella was very happy to hear that. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Possible version: That night, Mark turned over in bed from time to time. He had difficulty sleeping, uncertain about what he should do. Of course, he liked the iPad. However, he was feeling sorry for the owner. When he thought how worried and sad the young man would be at the loss of his iPad, he was full of guilt and shame. After a long and restless night, the next morning, he was determined to return the iPad to the owner. After school, he told Ella, “You’re right. I can’t keep it for my own. I am going to phone the owner.” Ella was very happy to hear that. Back home, they immediately dialed the number on the back. A young man answered the phone. Mark asked, “Have you lost an iPad? I’m Mark. I found your iPad. Can you come and get it?” “Yes!” the man replied excitedly. Then he expressed his gratitude repeatedly. Ten minutes later, he was at the same cafe to meet Mark and Ella. Handing back the iPad to him and seeing his smile, Mark felt relieved and happy about his final decision. Because he also found back something precious that he had almost lost and realized that honesty was indeed the best policy. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了Mark捡到iPad后，在经过内心挣扎后决定归还给失主，并因此感受到诚实带来的满足和快乐的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“那天晚上，Mark不时地在床上翻来覆去。”可知，第一段可描写Mark在捡到iPad后的内心挣扎，以及他最终决定归还iPad的过程。 ②由第二段首句内容“Ella听到这个消息非常高兴。”可知，第二段可描写Mark和Ella一起联系失主，并将iPad归还给失主的过程，以及Mark因此感受到的满足和快乐。 2.续写线索：捡到iPad——内心挣扎——决定归还——联系失主——归还iPad——感受满足和快乐 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①睡觉：sleep/doze off ②决定：be determined to/make up one’s mind to ③归还：return/give back 情绪类： ①羞愧：be full of guilt/feel ashamed ②快乐：be happy/feel delighted 【点睛】[高分句型1]When he thought how worried and sad the young man would be at the loss of his iPad, he was full of guilt and shame. (运用了when引导的时间状语从句和how引导的宾语从句) [高分句型2]Because he also found back something precious that he had almost lost and realized that honesty was indeed the best policy. (运用了because引导的原因状语从句和that引导的定语从句以及that引导的宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$