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平凉一中 2024-2025 学年度第二学期期中考试试题（卷） 高二英语 时间:120 分钟 总分：150 分 第 I 卷（选择题 共 95 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 is the man doing? A．He is giving suggestions. B．He is making an apology. C．He is making an excuse. 2．What is the speed now? A．55 miles per hour. B．70 miles per hour. C．105 miles per hour. 3．What is the woman doing? A．Making a pair of trousers. B．Trying on clothes. C．Leaving a message. 4．How many people are having the meal? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. 5．What does the man mean? A．He doesn’t feel like eating. B．He doesn’t care what to eat. C．He doesn’t like chicken. 第二节(共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 22.5 分) 听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前你将有时间阅读各个小题每小题 5 秒钟:听完后各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6．Who is the woman? A．A hotel staff. B．A bank clerk. C．A restaurant manager. 7．Why is the man at the hotel? A．To hold a business meeting. B．To eat at the restaurant. C．To spend his holidays. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8．What does the man ask for? A．Some quarters. B．20 dollars. C．Small change. 9．How many 5’s will the woman give the man? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. 10．What is the probable relationship between the two speakers? A．Shop assistant and customer. B．Professor and student. C．Husband and wife. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 11．Where did Betty live when she was a child? A．Singapore. B．Britain. C．China. 12．What made Betty feel especially nice while she was in Singapore? A．People from India and China. B．Customs from different countries. C．Foreign tourists. 13．What annoyed Betty when she was in Singapore? A．Eating strange food. B．Meeting different people. C．Being looked at often. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 14．What do we know about the man? A．He is staying in his friends’ house. B．He is to blame for the stolen things. C．He is busy with his own business. 15．When did the man leave the café? A．About 7: 00 p. m. B．About 10: 00 p. m. C．About 11: 00 p. m. 16．What would the man’s friends care about most? A．The TV set. B．The computer. C．The paintings. 17．Who is the woman? A．The man’s wife. B．A policewoman. C．The owner of the house. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18．What does the speaker say about Chinese? A．It has become a language of business. B．More people are learning Chinese than before. C．The number of people speaking Chinese is the largest. 19．According to the speaker, which of the following accepts Esperanto? A．Poland. B．The post office. C．International Business Organization. 20．What special example does the speaker give as a world language? A．Esperanto. B．Chinese. C．English. 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 Calming, relaxing, full of greenery, beautiful plants and impressive shows — that’s the Chicago Botanic Garden. It consists of a collection of 27 attractive gardens covering 385 acres and exhibiting millions of flowers trees and plants. Many colors including pink, purple, and yellow will make you fall in love with it at first glance. The Midwest Daffodil Society Show puts hundreds of daffodils on exhibition that will be judged by the authorities. The show includes flower design and photography competitions. The Ikebana International Show presents an exhibition of traditional Japanese flower arranging. The Midwest Fruit Explorers presents this hands-on workshop with step-by-step instructions on how to graft (嫁接) and care for fruit trees. Why not head to this mysterious and wonderful garden? ·Garden time & admission fee: Daily Hours 8 a.m. — 7 p.m. Garden View Cafe 8 a.m. — 4 p.m. Garden Shop 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. Members Nonmembers Adults $7 $8 Children (3 — 12 yrs) $5 $6 Children (2 and under) Free Free Ten-visit pass $50 $60 ·Accessibility at the garden: No pets please with the exception of guide dogs and other service animals. ·Electronic Convenience Vehicles (ECVs) are available for rent in the Visitor Center on a first come, first served basis. The following fees apply: members $15, non-members $20. ECVs will not be rented for indoor use. ·Wheelchairs are available for free at the Information Desk in the Visitor Center. 1. What can visitors do at the Chicago Botanic Garden? A. Sell flowers, trees and plants. B. Learn about fruit tree planting. C. Judge hundreds of daffodils. D. Admire Chinese flower arranging. 2. How much will a couple with membership cards pay if they take their two-year-old son to the garden? A. $14. B. $15. C. $17. D. $24. 3. What service can visitors enjoy in the garden? A. Drinking free coffee at 4 p.m. B. Renting indoor ECV anytime. C. Paying for wheelchair service. D. Taking their service animals. 【答案】1 B 2. A 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了芝加哥植物园的园内布置和值得参观的展览，并具体说明了开放时间、收费情况、入园要求等信息。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The Midwest Fruit Explorers presents this hands-on workshop with step-by-step instructions on how to graft(嫁接) and care for fruit trees.(中西部水果考察者为这个亲身实践工坊提供了如何嫁接以及照料果树的分步说明。)”可知，游客在芝加哥植物园可以学习种植果树。故选B。 【2题详解】 数字计算题。根据第二个表格中的内容可知，成人会员每人7美元，2岁及以下的儿童免费，由此可知，一对有会员卡的夫妇带一个2岁的儿子所需的花费为：2×7+0=14美元。故选A。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据文中的“No pets please with the exception of guide dogs and other service animals.(请不要带宠物，导盲犬和其他服务型动物除外。)”可知，在植物园内游客可以带自己的服务型动物。故选D。 B Emma, a young librarian with a heartwarming smile and a steady commitment to her work, harboured a deep-seated fear: public speaking. When she was invited to deliver the opening speech at the annual Serenity Book Festival — an event too significant to decline — her anxiety rose. Oliver, a bright and considerate boy who frequented the library, quickly sensed Emma’s depression. Having always admired her warmth and devotion, Oliver approached her with a gentle smile. “Why don’t we overcome our fear like heroes in them?” he suggested kindly, pointing to the books on the shelf. Moved by the boy’s courage, Emma agreed softly, “Alright, let’s give it a try!” With each practice, Emma gradually gained the confidence to boldly face her fear. As the festival approached, Emma practiced before small groups, then larger ones, steadily improving. But a week prior, she received an unexpected letter from her old teacher, Mr. Langston, who expressed his intention to attend and eagerly anticipated her speech, adding to her pressure. Noticing her concern, Oliver reminded her how much she had improved. They did a final practice in front of the library staff, whose encouragement boosted her confidence significantly, calming her nerves for the big day. The day of the festival arrived. Stepping onto the stage, Emma felt her heart beating wildly. She took a deep breath and began to speak. Oliver, sitting in the front row, watched with pride. His smile widened as he heard confidence in her voice. The audience listened attentively. When Emma concluded with a request for everyone to learn from books, there was a moment of silence — then the crowd erupted into applause. Tears of joy filled her eyes, not just from relief, but from the overwhelming support and recognition from both Oliver and the audience. Emma took a final how as the applause died down, feeling a warmth in her heart. She knew she could face whatever came next. 4. What was the problem with Emma? A. It troubled her to host an event. B. She was afraid to speak in public. C. She found it difficult to stay calm. D. It was hard for her to fund the festival. 5. What do we know about Mr. Langston’s letter? A. It made Emma much more anxious. B. It encouraged Emma to be confident. C. It taught Emma the techniques of speaking. D. It invited Emma to the celebration of the festival. 6. Which of the following best describes Emma? A. Humble and capable. B. Careful and successful. C. Anxious and ambitious. D. Determined and committed. 7. What is the best title for the text? A. The Librarian’s Secret: A Tale of Hidden Fears B. Emma’ s Speech: A Journey from Fear to Applause C. Oliver’s Advice: A Story of Friendship and Support D. The Serenity Book Festival: A Celebration of Literature 【答案】4. B 5. A 6. D 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了图书管理员Emma害怕公众演讲，但在男孩Oliver的鼓励和帮助下，她克服恐惧，在图书节开幕式演讲中获得了观众的掌声。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Emma, a young librarian with a heartwarming smile and a steady commitment to her work, harboured a deep-seated fear: public speaking. (艾玛是一位年轻图书管理员，她笑容温暖，工作认真负责，但内心深处却藏着一种深深的恐惧：公开演讲)”可知，Emma的问题是害怕在公众场合讲话。故选B项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“But a week prior, she received an unexpected letter from her old teacher, Mr. Langston, who expressed his intention to attend and eagerly anticipated her speech, adding to her pressure. (但在演讲前一周，她收到了老教师兰斯顿先生的一封意外来信，他表示打算参加并热切期待她的演讲，这增加了她的压力)”可知，兰斯顿先生的信让Emma更加焦虑了。故选A项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“Emma, a young librarian with a heartwarming smile and a steady commitment to her work, harboured a deep-seated fear: public speaking. (艾玛是一位年轻的图书管理员，她笑容温暖，工作认真负责，但内心深处却藏着一种深深的恐惧：公开演讲)”、第二段中“With each practice, Emma gradually gained the confidence to boldly face her fear. (通过每一次练习，Emma逐渐获得了勇敢面对恐惧的信心)”、第三段中“They did a final practice in front of the library staff, whose encouragement boosted her confidence significantly, calming her nerves for the big day. (他们在图书馆工作人员面前进行了最后一次练习，他们的鼓励大大增强了她的信心，让她在大日子到来时平静下来)”和第四段中“The audience listened attentively. When Emma concluded with a request for everyone to learn from books, there was a moment of silence — then the crowd erupted into applause. (听众聚精会神地听着。当艾玛结束时，她要求每个人都从书本中学习，大家沉默了一会儿，然后人群爆发出掌声)”可知，Emma克服了对公开演讲的恐惧，通过坚持和不断练习，赢得了观众的掌声，这展现了她为实现目标的坚决(determined)和坚定(committed)。故选D项。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Emma, a young librarian with a heartwarming smile and a steady commitment to her work, harboured a deep seated fear: public speaking. (艾玛是一位年轻的图书管理员，她笑容温暖，工作认真负责，但内心深处却藏着一种深深的恐惧：公开演讲)”可知Emma一开始害怕公众演讲；再根据第四 中段中“The day of the festival arrived. Stepping onto the stage, Emma felt her heart beating wildly. She took a deep breath and began to speak. Oliver, sitting in the front row, watched with pride. His smile widened as he heard confidence in her voice. The audience listened attentively. When Emma concluded with a request for everyone to learn from books, there was a moment of silence — then the crowd erupted into applause. (节日当天到了。艾玛走上舞台，感到心跳得厉害。她深吸了一口气，开始说话。奥利弗坐在前排，骄傲地看着他们。当他听到她的声音充满信心时，他的笑容更灿烂了。听众聚精会神地听着。当艾玛结束时，她要求每个人都从书本中学习，大家沉默了一会儿，然后人群爆发出掌声)”可知，Emma最终克服恐惧在演讲中获得了掌声。所以文章主要讲述了Emma从害怕公众演讲到获得掌声的过程。B选项“Emma’s Speech: A Journey from Fear to Applause(艾玛的演讲：从恐惧到掌声的旅程)”能概括文章的主要内容，最适合做文章标题。故选B项。 C Self-confidence is trusting in our abilities or qualities. It’s usually seen as a good thing. But is it possible that we might benefit from a little less confidence in our beliefs? For many years, Dr. Mark Leary, a neuroscientist at Duke University in Durham, N.C. , has studied the role of people’s beliefs in their behavior. He found overconfidence is very common, especially when it comes to what people believe to be true, and can lead us to disastrous decisions. In 1986, NASA believed that the risk of loss for any space flight was roughly 1 in 100,000. It was an overconfident belief and might have led to the explosion of the Challenger. The good news is that there’s a “vaccine (疫苗)” for overconfidence, and that’s what scientists call “intellectual humility”— recognizing that your beliefs could be wrong. A survey of 144 college students to measure their intellectual humility found that students who saw their thinking could be wrong tended to be more curious and more likely to seek out new knowledge. They ended up knowing more at the end of the day. But does it actually help you beyond that? To find out more, Dr. Tenelle Porter at Ball State University conducted a series of studies with high school students. She found that students with intellectual humility were much more likely to test themselves to see whether they really understood the material and seek out potential holes in their understanding. When they got test scores, they’d change their study strategics to improve their performance and master the material for the next test. Students who didn’t see their knowledge could be wrong might instead just sail through their studying and wouldn’t stop to ask themselves if they truly understood what they read, heard, or did. Such students thought they got a subject down pat, but when asked to explain it on a test, they found they didn’t actually understand as much as they had thought. Although it might be good for you, researchers recognize that questioning your beliefs can be truly hard. Still, it’s important to remember that questioning beliefs isn’t always about replacing old ones with new ones. If you find it hard to question a belief, try taking “baby steps.” 8. Why does the author mention the explosion of the Challenger? A. To express his sorrow for the loss. B. To stress the high risk of space flights. C. To show the result of wrong operation. D. To give an example of overconfidence. 9. What do we know about intellectual humility according to Porter’s research? A. It urged students to gain recognition. B. It encouraged students to take exams. C. It helped students to adjust learning methods. D. It motivated students to memorize knowledge. 10. What do the underlined words “got a subject down pat” mean in paragraph 5? A. Fully mastered a subject. B. Put great effort into a subject C. Really enjoyed a subject. D. Benefited a lot from a subject. 11. What will probably be discussed in the following paragraphs? A. Why questioning our belief is hard. B. Why intellectual humility is helpful. C. How to become a confident person. D. How to practice intellectual humility. 【答案】8. D 9. C 10. A 11. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了科学家的研究，通过具体研究案例，来说明智力谦逊如何帮助人们更好地学习和调整学习策略。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段第二至第四句“He found overconfidence is very common, especially when it comes to what people believe to be true, and can lead us to disastrous decisions. In 1986, NASA believed that the risk of loss for any space flight was roughly 1 in 100,000. It was an overconfident belief and might have led to the explosion of the Challenger. (他发现过度自信非常普遍，尤其是在人们认为某件事情正确时，这种过度自信可能会导致灾难性的决策。1986年，NASA认为每次太空飞行发生损失的风险大约是1/100,000。这种过度自信的信念可能引发了“挑战者号”的爆炸)”可知，作者先介绍了科学家发现过度自信可能导致严重后果，之后提及1986年这起灾难。由此推知，提及“挑战者号”爆炸是说明过度自信会导致灾难的一个例子。故选D项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段第二、三句“She found that students with intellectual humility were much more likely to test themselves to see whether they really understood the material and seek out potential holes in their understanding. When they got test scores, they’d change their study strategics to improve their performance and master the material for the next test. (她发现，智力谦逊的学生更有可能去检验自己是否真正理解了学习材料，并寻找自己理解上的漏洞。当他们看到考试成绩时，他们会调整学习策略，以提高学习表现，并掌握好材料为下一次考试做准备)”可知，智力谦逊这种特质会使学生及时反思自己的学习，相应调整学习方法。故选C项。 【10题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第五段第二句“Such students thought they got a subject down pat, but when asked to explain it on a test, they found they didn’t actually understand as much as they had thought. (这些学生以为自己对某个科目got down pat，但在考试中被要求解释时，他们发现自己的理解并没有自己想象的那么多)”可知，学生们在考试之前应是对自己比较自信，认为自己对该相关知识十分了解，或已经全会了，但到考场答题时，才发现自己会的不如原本所认为的那么多。由此可知，got a subject down pat应是“对某科目了解很多”或“对某科目完全掌握”之意。故选A项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句“The good news is that there’s a “vaccine (疫苗)” for overconfidence, and that’s what scientists call “intellectual humility”— recognizing that your beliefs could be wrong. (好消息是，过度自信有一种“疫苗”，科学家称之为“智力谦逊”——即认识到你的信念可能是错误的)”及全文最后一句“If you find it hard to question a belief, try taking “baby steps.” (如果你觉得很难质疑一种信念，可以尝试迈出“一小步”)”可知，最后一句中所说的“question a belief”即前文所说的“recognizing that your beliefs could be wrong”，也就是第二段最后一句引号中所言的“智力谦逊”。全文最后一句又说，“可以尝试迈出‘一小步’”。由此推知，所谓的“一小步”究竟该怎么做，会在下文进行介绍，即如何练习做到“智力谦虚”。故选D项。 D In the digital age, it has become easy for students to find and copy published material. Copying another person’s writing without giving them credit is called plagiarism. Universities in the U.S. have rules for avoiding plagiarism. But learning to correctly follow these rules can be difficult for some international students. Copyright law protects original works of authorship including books, movies, images and artworks. However, the law permits the unlicensed use for activities including comment, education and research. Therefore, students can include a small part of copyrighted works in their writing and research if they provide credit, or citation (引文), to the creators of the works. Many universities even urge students to give credit to what they get from conversations with professors or other students. Harvard even warns students about copying themselves. That is, they cannot hand in the same work for more than one class without the permission of their instructors. It is easy for professors to know whether a student has plagiarized. First, there are computer programs that compare students’ papers to large databases of published writing. The programs can identify whether students have copied published writing. Second, if English is not a student’s first language, a professor might recognize a change in vocabulary and writing style. The punishment for plagiarism can vary. Professors could simply warn a student not to do it again, lower their grade, or they may fail the student in that class. In more extreme cases, a student may be temporarily banned from school. There are free tools students can use. Zotero is a free, open-source program that helps organize all the research a student may use. For example, it can automatically create citations and combine them into a list. The Purdue OWL is another free resource. Many universities also have writing centers where students can learn the citation rules. And another way is to read published papers and pay attention to how information is presented. Students should observe when and how citations are used, which can help them learn the rules of citations. 12. What must students do when using a small part of copyrighted works? A. Have a conversation with professors. B. Ask for permission from the authors. C. Offer credit to the original creators. D. Explain the purpose of using them. 13. How can professors know if their students are plagiarizing? A. By making a specific comparison. B. By recording the students’ learning experience. C. By learning the students’ first language. D. By researching into the database of writing. 14. What does the author want to stress in the last paragraph? A. The tips on when citations are used. B. The ways of making a citation safe. C. The rules of using free resource. D. The free resources on the website. 15. What is the best title of this text? A. Learning Plagiarism in the Digital Age B. Commenting on Students’ Plagiarism C. Realizing the Influence of Plagiarism D. Following Rules to Avoid Plagiarism 【答案】12. C 13. A 14. B 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是在数字时代，如何遵守规则而避免抄袭。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Therefore, students can include a small part of copyrighted works in their writing and research if they provide credit, or citation (引文), to the creators of the works. (因此，如果学生向作品的创作者致谢或标注引文，则可以在他们的写作和研究中包括一小部分受版权保护的作品。)”可知，如果学生向原创作者致谢或者是标注引文，可以在写作或者研究中包含一小部分有版权的内容，由此可知要是使用了有版权的内容可以对原创作者致谢或标注引文。故选C项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“First, there are computer programs that compare students’ papers to large databases of published writing. The programs can identify whether students have copied published writing. (首先，有计算机程序将学生的论文与已发表论文的大型数据库进行比较。这些程序可以识别学生是否抄袭了已发表的文章。)”可知，教授可以使用特定的程序，辨别学生是否使用了已发表的写作。故选A项。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据尾段中的“There are free tools students can use. Zotero is a free, open-source program that helps organize all the research a student may use. (学生们可以使用免费的工具。Zotero是一个免费的开源程序，它有助于组织学生可能使用的所有研究。)”以及“Many universities also have writing centers where students can learn the citation rules. And another way is to read published papers and pay attention to how information is presented. Students should observe when and how citations are used, which can help them learn the rules of citations. ( 许多大学也有写作中心，学生可以在那里学习引文规则。另一种方法是阅读已发表的论文，并注意信息是如何呈现的。学生应该观察引文的使用时间和方式，这可以帮助他们学习引文的规则。)”可知，尾段主要介绍了可以免费使用的一些工具，学生可以学习一些引文的规则，或者是阅读出版的作品，关注一下如何引文的，学生应该观察引文的使用时间和方式，这可以帮助他们学到一些引文的规则，由此可推断，本段主要强调使用引文安全的方法。故选B项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“Universities in the U.S. have rules for avoiding plagiarism. But learning to correctly follow these rules can be difficult for some international students. (美国的大学有避免抄袭的规则。但是对于一些国际学生来说，学会正确遵守这些规则可能很困难。)”可知，首段先引出本文讲述的话题，并结合下文中介绍的各种防抄袭的方法和抄袭的影响以及如何使用引文更安全的方法可知，本文主要介绍的是如何遵循一些规则，避免抄袭。故选D项。 第二节 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入的最佳选项 Advice for Cooking on a Tight Schedule From my experience, there are three main reasons why people don’t cook more often: ability, money, and time. ____16____Money is a topic that I’ll talk about another day. So today I want to give you some advice about how to make the most of the time in the kitchen. Here are three tips for great cooking on a tight schedule: Think ahead. I usually think cooking is a pain when I’m already hungry and there is nothing ready to eat. So think ahead of the coming week. When will you have time to cook? Do you have the right materials already?____17____ Make your time worth it. When you do find time to cook a meal, make the most of it and save yourself time later on. Are you making one loaf of bread?____18____It takes around the same amount of time to make more of something. So save yourself the effort for a future meal. ____19____This may surprise you but one of the best ways to make cooking worth your time is experimentation. It gives you the chance to hit upon new ideas and recipes that can work well. The more you learn and the more you try, the more ability you have to take control of your food and your schedule. Hopefully that gives you a good start.____20____And don’t let a busy schedule disappoint you and stop you from making some great changes in your life! A. Try new things. B. Ability is easily improved. C. Make three or four instead. D. Understand your food better. E. Cooking is a burden for many people. F. Let cooking and living simply be a joy rather than a burden. G. A little time planning ahead can save a lot of work later on. 【答案】16. B 17. G 18. C 19. A 20. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍在紧张的时间里做好烹饪的三个小技巧。 【16题详解】 根据上文“From my experience, there are three main reasons why people don’t cook more often: ability, money, and time.(从我的经验来看，人们不经常做饭的主要原因有三个：能力、金钱和时间)”可推断下文是要就这三方面来说，然后再根据下文对应的金钱和时间，所以空中应该说的是能力，B选项“能力很容易提高”符合语境，故选B。 【17题详解】 根据上文“Think ahead. I usually think cooking is a pain when I’m already hungry and there is nothing ready to eat. So think ahead of the coming week. When will you have time to cook? Do you have the right materials already?(想在前面。当我已经饿了，没有东西可吃的时候，我通常会觉得做饭很痛苦。所以要提前考虑下周的事情。你什么时候有时间做饭？你们已经有合适的材料了吗？)”可知做饭前要做好准备。G选项“提前花一点时间计划可以节省以后的大量工作”符合语境，故选G。 【18题详解】 根据上文“Are you making one loaf of bread?(你在做一条面包吗？)”以及下文“It takes around the same amount of time to make more of something.(制作更多的东西需要相同的时间)”可知，本句要说的是不要一次只做一条面包，既然花相同的时间，就要做更多，C选项“那就做三四个吧”符合语境，故选C。 【19题详解】 根据下文“This may surprise you, but one of the best tools for making cooking worth your time is experimentation.(这可能会让你吃惊，但让烹饪值得你花费时间的最好工具之一就是实验)”可知，本段主要就是要讲尝试新的菜谱，新的做法，所以A选项“尝试新事物”符合本段主题，适合做主旨句，故选A。 【20题详解】 根据下文“And don’t let a busy schedule discourage you from making some great changes in the way you eat and live!(不要让繁忙的日程阻碍你在饮食和生活方式上做出一些伟大的改变！)”由此可以推断上文是说让烹饪成为快乐的事情，而不是负担。F选项“让烹饪和生活成为一种乐趣，而不是一种负担”符合语境。故选F。 第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分 45 分） 第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Anoushé Husain has packed more into her 35 years than most people manage in a lifetime. Born ____21____ her right arm below the elbow (肘部), Husain threw herself into ____22____ as a youngster. But hand surgery (手术), then a two-year struggle with cancer, put an ____23____ to that passion. “Surgery left me with moving ____24____ and strength issues,” she says. “I was sedentary (需要久坐的) for long. Then a friend told me to go rock climbing.” The moment ____25____ everything. “I needed much balance and skill to do the same moves as her,” says Husain. “But by concentrating on it, I ____26____ my illness. I was just a climber. That ____27____ made me confident. So after moving to London from Luxembourg in 2015, I started ____28____ in Finsbury Park. I didn’t meet any other disabled climbers in London, which seemed ____29____. Climbing with able-bodied people, I sometimes felt _____30_____ as a young woman with cancer.” Eventually, Husain entered a _____31_____. “I got a coach and by 2016, I was ranked second in the UK, and later went to the IFSC Climbing World Cup,” she says. “_____32_____, I met many other disabled climbers who said it was a _____33_____ that we only met up for events. So in 2017, I set up a _____34_____ for disabled climbers.” Within a week, she had over 50 members. That first year, she ran over 40 sessions. “It _____35_____ my life,” she says. 21. A. missing B. moving C. testing D. exercising 22. A. work B. sport C. nature D. performance 23. A. end B. order C. idea D. agreement 24. A. guarantee B. energy C. training D. difficulty 25. A. formed B. proved C. changed D. discovered 26. A. recorded B. forgot C. rewarded D. collected 27. A. request B. action C. feeling D. opportunity 28. A. studying B. living C. walking D. climbing 29. A. energetic B. interesting C. incredible D. meaningful 30. A. lonely B. attractive C. angry D. satisfied 31. A. debate B. routine C. process D. competition 32. A. Generally B. Unexpectedly C. Hopefully D. Unluckily 33. A. shame B. wonder C. surprise D. pleasure 34. A. company B. club C. comment D. country 35. A. came across B. depended on C. took up D. brought about 【答案】21. A 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. B 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了天生右臂缺失的Anoushé Husain通过攀岩克服身体障碍，最终成立俱乐部帮助其他残疾攀岩者的励志故事。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：安努舍·侯赛因（Anoushé Husain）天生右臂肘部以下缺失，从小就投身于体育运动。A. missing缺失；B. moving移动；C. testing测试；D. exercising锻炼。根据下文“disabled climbers”可知下文提到了残疾攀爬运动员，可推理出这里是说她出生时右臂肘部以下是缺失的，故选A项。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. work工作；B. sport运动；C. nature自然；D. performance表演。根据下文“Then a friend told me to go rock climbing”可知下文提到了攀岩，可推理出她投身于体育运动，故选B项。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但是手部手术，以及随后两年与癌症的抗争，让她的这份热情戛然而止。A. end结束；B. order命令；C. idea想法；D. agreement协议。根据上文“hand surgery (手术), then a two-year struggle with cancer”以及“that passion”可知上文提到了两年与癌症的抗争，可推理出这些经历让她对运动的热情停止了，put an end to是固定短语，意为“结束；终止”，故选A项。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“手术让我在行动上有困难并且存在力量问题，”她说。A. guarantee保证；B. energy能量；C. training训练；D. difficulty困难。根据上文“hand surgery”以及下文“I was sedentary (需要久坐的) for long”可知经历了手术，而且要久坐，可推理出她在行动上有困难，故选D项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这一刻改变了一切。A. formed形成；B. proved证明；C. changed改变；D. discovered发现。根据上文“Then a friend told me to go rock climbing”以及下文“made me confident”，可知作者接触了攀岩，增强了信心，可推理出此处说的是这一刻改变了一切，故选C项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：侯赛因说：“但通过专注于此，我忘记了自己的疾病。我只是一个攀岩者。”A. recorded记录；B. forgot忘记；C. rewarded奖励；D. collected收集。根据下文“I was just a climber.”可知在攀岩的时候她专注于攀岩，忘记了自己的疾病，故选B项。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：那种感觉让我变得自信。A. request请求；B. action行动；C. feeling感觉；D. opportunity机会。根据上文“I was just a climber.”可知上文说的是作者专注于攀岩，可推理出此处说的是这种专注于攀岩而忘记疾病的感觉让她变得自信，故选C项。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：所以在2015年从卢森堡搬到伦敦后，我开始在芬斯伯里公园攀岩。A. studying学习；B. living生活；C. walking散步；D. climbing攀岩；根据下文“Climbing with able-bodied people”可知下文说的是和身体健全的人一起攀岩，可推理出此处说的是她到伦敦后开始攀岩，故选D项。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我在伦敦没有遇到其他残疾攀岩者，这似乎令人难以置信。A. energetic精力充沛的；B. interesting有趣的；C. incredible难以置信的；D. meaningful有意义的。根据上文“didn't meet any other disabled climbers”可知，上文说的是作者在伦敦没有遇到其他残疾攀岩者，可推理出此处说的是在伦敦这样的地方没有遇到其他残疾攀岩者是让人难以相信的，故选C项。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：和身体健全的人一起攀岩时，作为一名患有癌症的年轻女性，我有时会感到孤独。A. lonely孤独的；B. attractive有吸引力的；C. angry生气的；D. satisfied满意的。根据上文“Climbing with able-bodied people”以及下文“as a young woman with cancer”可知她和健全人一起攀岩时，作为患癌女性会感到孤独，故选A项。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：最终，侯赛因参加了一场比赛。A. debate辩论；B. routine常规；C. process过程；D. competition比赛。根据下文“I was ranked second in the UK”可知下文说的是作者在英国排名第二，可推理出作者参加了比赛，故选D项。 【32题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：出乎意料的是，我遇到了许多其他残疾攀岩者，他们说我们只在活动时见面是一种遗憾。A. Generally一般地；B. Unexpectedly出乎意料地；C. Hopefully有希望地；D. Unluckily不幸地。根据上文“I didn’t meet any other disabled climbers in London”以及下文“met many other disabled climbers”可知她之前没有遇到其他残疾攀岩者，现在遇到了，这是出乎意料的，故选B项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：同12题。A. shame遗憾；B. wonder奇迹；C. surprise惊讶；D. pleasure快乐。根据下文“we only met up for events”以及“Within a week, she had over 50 members”可知下文提到了只在活动时见面，还提到了一周之内有了50个成员，可推理出此处说的是他们认为只在活动时见面是一种遗憾，故选A项。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：所以在2017年，我为残疾攀岩者成立了一个俱乐部。A. company公司；B. club俱乐部；C. comment评论；D. country国家。根据下文“Within a week, she had over 50 members”可知下文说的是一周之内有了50个成员，可推理出她成立的是一个俱乐部，故选B项。 【35题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：“这占据了我的生活，”她说。A. came across偶然遇见；B. depended on依赖；C. took up占据；D. brought about引起。根据上文“Within a week, she had over 50 members. That first year, she ran over 40 sessions.”可知，她为俱乐部做了很多事，俱乐部的事情占据了她很多时间和精力，所以说它占据了她的生活，故选C项。 第 II 卷（非选择题 共 55 分） 第二节 语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The area of the Yellow River Wetland Park in Yinchuan, once a place local people avoided because of serious pollution, has become not only a popular destination for the locals, but also a territory frequently ___36___ (visit) by migratory birds. The Yinchuan Wetland Park is only part of China’s achievements in the ___37___ (protect) of wetland. In the past few years, many cities ___38___ (award) the title of “international wetland cities”, displaying ___39___ great variety of patterns and styles. For example, Wuhan, known as “a city of a hundred lakes”, has five large wetland reserves, where tens of thousands of birds come ___40___ (stay) in wintertime. Liangping District in Chongqing, however, is ___41___ (total) different from natural wetland. It is more closely tied ___42___ human activity. People built small wetlands in rural areas. What’s more, they have combined these wetlands with organic farms, homestays and healthcare centers, ___43___ has resulted in an income increase of up to 52,000 yuan per household. Panjin in Liaoning Province is another incredible wetland city. In the past, the city suffered from ___44___ (environment) problems caused by oil production. But now in the coastal wetlands, seagrass turns a breathtaking red every autumn, ____45____ (create) beautiful “red beaches”. 【答案】36. visited 37. protection 38. have been awarded 39. a 40. to stay 41. totally 42. to 43. which 44. environmental 45. creating 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国湿地保护方面的成就，包括银川黄河湿地公园、武汉的大型湿地保护区、重庆梁平区的乡村人造湿地、辽宁盘锦的“红海滩”景观。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：银川黄河湿地公园曾因污染严重，一度是当地人避而远之的地方，如今不仅成为当地人的热门旅游目的地，也是候鸟经常光顾的地方。句子已有谓语，空处是非谓语，作territory的后置定语，visit“拜访”和territory逻辑上是被动关系，因此应用visit的过去分词形式。故填visited。 【37题详解】 考查名词。句意：银川湿地公园只是中国湿地保护成就的一部分。空处作介词in的宾语，空前有the，protect的名词形式protection符合题意，意为“保护”，是不可数名词。故填protection。 【38题详解】 考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：在过去的几年里，许多城市被授予“国际湿地城市”的称号，呈现出多种多样的模式和风格。空处作句子的谓语，结合时间状语“In the past few years”可知，时态应用现在完成时，award“授予，颁发”和主语many cities之间是被动关系，应用被动语态，且主语是复数，助动词应用have。故填have been awarded。 【39题详解】 考查冠词。句意：在过去的几年里，许多城市被授予“国际湿地城市”的称号，呈现出多种多样的模式和风格。固定短语a variety of意为“各种各样的”，且great的发音以辅音音素开头，应用a。故填a。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：例如，被称为“百湖之城”的武汉，有5个大型湿地保护区，冬季有成千上万的鸟类来此栖息。句子主干成分完整，空处作句子的目的状语，表示“为了……”，因此应用stay的不定式形式。故填to stay。 【41题详解】 考查副词。句意：然而，重庆梁平区与天然湿地完全不同。空处修饰形容词different，应用total的副词形式totally，意为“完全地”，作状语。故填totally。 【42题详解】 考查介词。句意：它与人类活动的关系更为密切。根据“is more closely tied”和“human activity”可知，此处应用固定短语be tied to表示“与……紧密相关”。故填to。 【43题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：更重要的是，他们将这些湿地与有机农场、民宿和医疗中心结合起来，每户收入增加了52000元。空处引导非限制性定语从句，对前面的句子进行补充说明，从句中缺少主语，应用关系代词which作引导词。故填which。 【44题详解】 考查形容词。句意：过去，这座城市饱受石油生产造成的环境问题之苦。空处是修饰problems的定语，应用environment的形容词形式environmental，意为“环境的”。故填environmental。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：但现在，在沿海湿地，海草每年秋天都会变成令人惊叹的红色，形成美丽的“红海滩”。句子主干成分完整，空处表示随着谓语行为自然发生的结果，作结果状语，且动词create与上文内容之间是主动关系，应用create的现在分词形式。故填creating。 第三节 单词拼写，根据括号内的汉语意思写出单词的正确形式。（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分15 分） 46. They ________ (道歉) and said they would make less noise from then on. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】apologized 【解析】 【详解】考查动词和时态。句意：他们道了歉，并说从那时起他们会减少噪音。“道歉”作主句谓语，用动词apologize，根据并列谓语动词said可知，讲述过去的事情，用一般过去时态。故填apologized。 47. She tried to make a good ________ (印象) on the interviewer. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】impression 【解析】 【详解】考查名词。句意：她试图给面试官留下好印象。根据汉语提示可知用名词impression，短语make a good impression on sb.表示“给某人留下好印象”。故填impression。 48. The Student Union insists that every________(参与者)should arrive on time. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】participant 【解析】 【详解】考查名词。句意：学生会坚持要求每个参与者都应该按时到达。“参与者”应用名词participant，作从句中主语，且空前有every修饰，可数名词participant应用单数形式。故填participant。 49. That was one of the most ________ (令人沮丧) experiences of my life. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】depressing 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词。句意：那是我一生中最令人沮丧的经历之一。根据汉语提示“令人沮丧的”可知，此处需用形容词depressing修饰名词experiences。故填depressing。 50. Policemen can find the same or similar DNA to track down ________ (嫌疑人) and victims. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】suspects 【解析】 【详解】考查名词。句意：警察可以找到相同或相似的DNA来追踪嫌疑人和受害者。“嫌疑人”作宾语，用名词suspect，根据并列宾语victims可推知，不是特指某一个嫌疑人或者受害者，要用复数形式表泛指。故填suspects。 51. Abuse can lead to both psychological and ________ (情绪的) problems. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】emotional 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词。句意：虐待会导致心理和情绪方面的问题。“情绪的”修饰名词problems，用形容词emotional作定语。故填emotional。 52. We must constantly adapt and________(创新) to ensure success in a growing market.. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】innovate 【解析】 【详解】考查动词。句意：我们必须不断调整策略并进行创新，以确保在不断扩大的市场中取得成功。根据汉语提示可知用动词innovate，且must后跟动词原形。故填innovate。 53. The election results have still not been________ (正式地) announced. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】officially 【解析】 【详解】考查副词。句意：选举结果仍未正式公布。“正式地”修饰动词announced，用副词形式officially作状语。故填officially。 54. He is not________(说服) by our argument, and he remains firm in his belief. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】persuaded 【解析】 【详解】考查动词。句意：他并不被我们的论点所说服，而且他的信念依然坚定不移。根据汉语提示可知用动词persuade，与主语构成被动关系，根据上文is not可知为一般现在时的被动语态。故填persuaded。 55. The number on the card should be ________(完全相同的) with the one on the chequebook. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】identical 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词。句意：卡片上的数字应该与存折上的数字完全一致。根据汉语提示可知用形容词identical，作表语。故填identical。 第四部分 写作 (满分 25 分) 56. 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。 On a cold morning, 79-year-old Donald planned a trip to a supermarket 30 miles away to get some groceries. It was far to go, but the store had bargain prices(特价), so it was worth the trip. He checked his pockets before he left. Wallet, house keys, bus token (专用辅币), he was all set. When he arrived at the bus stop, he saw a young woman standing there. She was holding a baby and trying to get two kids to behave. “Stop it, Mike!” she cried, rocking the baby. “Stop it, Ricky!” But the two kids, one looked about four and the other three, just wouldn’t listen. “Here now, boys,” Donald said. “Mind your momma!” Hearing a strange voice, the boys stopped and stared up at Donald with huge eyes. “Thank you,” the mother said. “My car broke down, and I have to take the baby to the doctor. But these two are a handful!’ “Are you new to the neighborhood?” asked Donald. The woman smiled. “Yes! I’m Ellen, and Mark is my husband. We live in the pink house.” Donald smiled back. “That’s next door to mine! It’s good to have young people moving back into the neighborhood. Children bring things to life!” Ellen sighed. “Right now, I’m just tired! My boys are just too lively! I had to rush out of the house this morning because of them. Donald laughed. “I remember when my wife and I were young parents. We were tired all the time!” Suddenly, Ellen started to look nervous. “I can’t find my wallet! Oh, no!” “Look again,” Donald said kindly. “Sometimes when we are in a rush...” “It’s not here!” Ellen cried. “What am I going to do? I have to be at the doctor’s in half an hour Please, Donald, could you lend me the money for the ticket?” Donald shook his head. “I’m sorry, Ellen, I don’t have any money. I shop with my food stamps at this time of the month…” Seeing Ellen look so sad Donald said, “Take my bus token! The kids don’t have to pay, so it will get you to town!” “But what about you?” asked Ellen anxiously. “Don’t worry,” Donald told her. “I’ll go shopping next week!” Ellen accepted the token and got on the bus, managing to keep Mike and Ricky under control. 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。 Donald watched them go, and then he walked back to his house. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Donald opened the door and saw several boxes neatly lined up on his doorstep. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Donald watched them go, and then he walked back to his house. He went into the kitchen and looked at his empty cupboard. He’d have to do with the little he had, but it was worth it to help the tired young mom. He opened his last can of soup and sat down to have his lunch while watching his favorite show. Afterward, he nodded off in front of the TV. He woke up suddenly when someone rang his doorbell. Donald opened the door and saw several boxes neatly lined up on his doorstep. Donald opened the first box. It was full of fruit and vegetables! The second box held bread, milk, and eggs. The third box had beef and ham. Then Donald noticed a note reading “Dear Donald, thank you for your kindness. Please accept this as a token of my gratitude. Please come to lunch on Saturday!” Donald smiled as he read Ellen’s note. He had the feeling this was the beginning of a wonderful friendship! 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了唐纳德在采购食物时遇到了一位年轻的母亲埃伦，她疲于应付自己的几个孩子，还丢掉了钱包，无法带孩子去看医生，唐纳德把公交车专用辅币给了她，埃伦为了感谢他送了几盒食物并邀请他吃午饭。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“唐纳德看着他们走了，然后他走回了自己的家。”可知，第一段可描写唐纳德拿出自己仅剩的食材吃饭并为能帮助这位母亲而感到欣慰。 ②由第二段首句内容“唐纳德打开门，除了门阶上整整齐齐地放着三个盒子外，什么也没看见。”可知，第二段可描写唐纳德收到了三个装满食物的盒子。 2.续写线索：进厨房——欣慰——吃饭——收到食物——阅读纸条——开心 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①.帮助：help/aid/assist ②.醒来：wake up/awake ③.注意到：notice/take notice of 情绪类 ①.感谢：gratitude/appreciation 【点睛】[高分句型1] Then Donald noticed a note reading “Dear Donald, thank you for your kindness. (运用了现在分词作后置定语) [高分句型2] He opened his last can of soup and sat down to have his lunch while watching his favorite show. (运用了状语从句的省略) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 平凉一中 2024-2025 学年度第二学期期中考试试题（卷） 高二英语 时间:120 分钟 总分：150 分 第 I 卷（选择题 共 95 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 is the man doing? A．He is giving suggestions. B．He is making an apology. C．He is making an excuse. 2．What is the speed now? A．55 miles per hour. B．70 miles per hour. C．105 miles per hour. 3．What is the woman doing? A．Making a pair of trousers. B．Trying on clothes. C．Leaving a message. 4．How many people are having the meal? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. 5．What does the man mean? A．He doesn’t feel like eating. B．He doesn’t care what to eat. C．He doesn’t like chicken. 第二节(共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 22.5 分) 听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前你将有时间阅读各个小题每小题 5 秒钟:听完后各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6．Who is the woman? A．A hotel staff. B．A bank clerk. C．A restaurant manager. 7．Why is the man at the hotel? A．To hold a business meeting. B．To eat at the restaurant. C．To spend his holidays. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8．What does the man ask for? A．Some quarters. B．20 dollars. C．Small change. 9．How many 5’s will the woman give the man? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. 10．What is the probable relationship between the two speakers? A．Shop assistant and customer. B．Professor and student. C．Husband and wife. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 11．Where did Betty live when she was a child? A．Singapore. B．Britain. C．China. 12．What made Betty feel especially nice while she was in Singapore? A．People from India and China. B．Customs from different countries. C．Foreign tourists. 13．What annoyed Betty when she was in Singapore? A．Eating strange food. B．Meeting different people. C．Being looked at often. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 14．What do we know about the man? A．He is staying in his friends’ house. B．He is to blame for the stolen things. C．He is busy with his own business. 15．When did the man leave the café? A．About 7: 00 p m. B．About 10: 00 p. m. C．About 11: 00 p. m. 16．What would the man’s friends care about most? A．The TV set. B．The computer. C．The paintings. 17．Who is the woman? A．The man’s wife. B．A policewoman. C．The owner of the house. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18．What does the speaker say about Chinese? A．It has become a language of business. B．More people are learning Chinese than before. C．The number of people speaking Chinese is the largest. 19．According to the speaker, which of the following accepts Esperanto? A．Poland. B．The post office. C．International Business Organization. 20．What special example does the speaker give as a world language? A．Esperanto. B．Chinese. C．English. 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 Calming, relaxing, full of greenery, beautiful plants and impressive shows — that’s the Chicago Botanic Garden. It consists of a collection of 27 attractive gardens covering 385 acres and exhibiting millions of flowers trees and plants. Many colors including pink, purple, and yellow will make you fall in love with it at first glance. The Midwest Daffodil Society Show puts hundreds of daffodils on exhibition that will be judged by the authorities. The show includes flower design and photography competitions. The Ikebana International Show presents an exhibition of traditional Japanese flower arranging. The Midwest Fruit Explorers presents this hands-on workshop with step-by-step instructions on how to graft (嫁接) and care for fruit trees. Why not head to this mysterious and wonderful garden? ·Garden time & admission fee: Daily Hours 8 a.m. — 7 p.m. Garden View Cafe 8 a.m. — 4 p.m. Garden Shop 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. Members Nonmembers Adults $7 $8 Children (3 — 12 yrs) $5 $6 Children (2 and under) Free Free Ten-visit pass $50 $60 ·Accessibility at the garden: No pets please with the exception of guide dogs and other service animals. ·Electronic Convenience Vehicles (ECVs) are available for rent in the Visitor Center on a first come, first served basis. The following fees apply: members $15, non-members $20. ECVs will not be rented for indoor use. ·Wheelchairs are available for free at the Information Desk in the Visitor Center. 1. What can visitors do at the Chicago Botanic Garden? A. Sell flowers, trees and plants. B. Learn about fruit tree planting. C. Judge hundreds of daffodils. D. Admire Chinese flower arranging. 2. How much will a couple with membership cards pay if they take their two-year-old son to the garden? A. $14. B. $15. C. $17. D. $24. 3. What service can visitors enjoy in the garden? A. Drinking free coffee at 4 p.m. B. Renting indoor ECV anytime. C. Paying for wheelchair service. D. Taking their service animals. B Emma, a young librarian with a heartwarming smile and a steady commitment to her work, harboured a deep-seated fear: public speaking. When she was invited to deliver the opening speech at the annual Serenity Book Festival — an event too significant to decline — her anxiety rose. Oliver, a bright and considerate boy who frequented the library, quickly sensed Emma’s depression. Having always admired her warmth and devotion, Oliver approached her with a gentle smile. “Why don’t we overcome our fear like heroes in them?” he suggested kindly, pointing to the books on the shelf. Moved by the boy’s courage, Emma agreed softly, “Alright, let’s give it a try!” With each practice, Emma gradually gained the confidence to boldly face her fear. As the festival approached, Emma practiced before small groups, then larger ones, steadily improving. But a week prior, she received an unexpected letter from her old teacher, Mr. Langston, who expressed his intention to attend and eagerly anticipated her speech, adding to her pressure. Noticing her concern, Oliver reminded her how much she had improved. They did a final practice in front of the library staff, whose encouragement boosted her confidence significantly, calming her nerves for the big day. The day of the festival arrived. Stepping onto the stage, Emma felt her heart beating wildly. She took a deep breath and began to speak. Oliver, sitting in the front row, watched with pride. His smile widened as he heard confidence in her voice. The audience listened attentively. When Emma concluded with a request for everyone to learn from books, there was a moment of silence — then the crowd erupted into applause. Tears of joy filled her eyes, not just from relief, but from the overwhelming support and recognition from both Oliver and the audience. Emma took a final how as the applause died down, feeling a warmth in her heart. She knew she could face whatever came next. 4. What was the problem with Emma? A. It troubled her to host an event. B. She was afraid to speak in public. C. She found it difficult to stay calm. D. It was hard for her to fund the festival. 5. What do we know about Mr. Langston’s letter? A It made Emma much more anxious. B. It encouraged Emma to be confident. C. It taught Emma the techniques of speaking. D. It invited Emma to the celebration of the festival. 6. Which of the following best describes Emma? A. Humble and capable. B. Careful and successful. C. Anxious and ambitious. D. Determined and committed. 7. What is the best title for the text? A. The Librarian’s Secret: A Tale of Hidden Fears B. Emma’ s Speech: A Journey from Fear to Applause C. Oliver’s Advice: A Story of Friendship and Support D. The Serenity Book Festival: A Celebration of Literature C Self-confidence is trusting in our abilities or qualities. It’s usually seen as a good thing. But is it possible that we might benefit from a little less confidence in our beliefs? For many years, Dr. Mark Leary, a neuroscientist at Duke University in Durham, N.C. , has studied the role of people’s beliefs in their behavior. He found overconfidence is very common, especially when it comes to what people believe to be true, and can lead us to disastrous decisions. In 1986, NASA believed that the risk of loss for any space flight was roughly 1 in 100,000. It was an overconfident belief and might have led to the explosion of the Challenger. The good news is that there’s a “vaccine (疫苗)” for overconfidence, and that’s what scientists call “intellectual humility”— recognizing that your beliefs could be wrong. A survey of 144 college students to measure their intellectual humility found that students who saw their thinking could be wrong tended to be more curious and more likely to seek out new knowledge. They ended up knowing more at the end of the day. But does it actually help you beyond that? To find out more, Dr. Tenelle Porter at Ball State University conducted a series of studies with high school students. She found that students with intellectual humility were much more likely to test themselves to see whether they really understood the material and seek out potential holes in their understanding. When they got test scores, they’d change their study strategics to improve their performance and master the material for the next test. Students who didn’t see their knowledge could be wrong might instead just sail through their studying and wouldn’t stop to ask themselves if they truly understood what they read, heard, or did. Such students thought they got a subject down pat, but when asked to explain it on a test, they found they didn’t actually understand as much as they had thought. Although it might be good for you, researchers recognize that questioning your beliefs can be truly hard. Still, it’s important to remember that questioning beliefs isn’t always about replacing old ones with new ones. If you find it hard to question a belief, try taking “baby steps.” 8. Why does the author mention the explosion of the Challenger? A. To express his sorrow for the loss. B. To stress the high risk of space flights. C. To show the result of wrong operation. D. To give an example of overconfidence. 9. What do we know about intellectual humility according to Porter’s research? A. It urged students to gain recognition. B. It encouraged students to take exams. C. It helped students to adjust learning methods. D. It motivated students to memorize knowledge. 10. What do the underlined words “got a subject down pat” mean in paragraph 5? A. Fully mastered a subject. B. Put great effort into a subject C. Really enjoyed a subject. D. Benefited a lot from a subject. 11. What will probably be discussed in the following paragraphs? A. Why questioning our belief is hard. B. Why intellectual humility is helpful. C. How to become a confident person. D. How to practice intellectual humility. D In the digital age, it has become easy for students to find and copy published material. Copying another person’s writing without giving them credit is called plagiarism. Universities in the U.S. have rules for avoiding plagiarism. But learning to correctly follow these rules can be difficult for some international students. Copyright law protects original works of authorship including books, movies, images and artworks. However, the law permits the unlicensed use for activities including comment, education and research. Therefore, students can include a small part of copyrighted works in their writing and research if they provide credit, or citation (引文), to the creators of the works. Many universities even urge students to give credit to what they get from conversations with professors or other students. Harvard even warns students about copying themselves. That is, they cannot hand in the same work for more than one class without the permission of their instructors. It is easy for professors to know whether a student has plagiarized. First, there are computer programs that compare students’ papers to large databases of published writing. The programs can identify whether students have copied published writing. Second, if English is not a student’s first language, a professor might recognize a change in vocabulary and writing style. The punishment for plagiarism can vary. Professors could simply warn a student not to do it again, lower their grade, or they may fail the student in that class. In more extreme cases, a student may be temporarily banned from school. There are free tools students can use. Zotero is a free, open-source program that helps organize all the research a student may use. For example, it can automatically create citations and combine them into a list. The Purdue OWL is another free resource. Many universities also have writing centers where students can learn the citation rules. And another way is to read published papers and pay attention to how information is presented. Students should observe when and how citations are used, which can help them learn the rules of citations. 12. What must students do when using a small part of copyrighted works? A Have a conversation with professors. B. Ask for permission from the authors. C. Offer credit to the original creators. D. Explain the purpose of using them. 13 How can professors know if their students are plagiarizing? A. By making a specific comparison. B. By recording the students’ learning experience. C. By learning the students’ first language. D. By researching into the database of writing. 14. What does the author want to stress in the last paragraph? A. The tips on when citations are used. B. The ways of making a citation safe. C. The rules of using free resource. D. The free resources on the website. 15. What is the best title of this text? A. Learning Plagiarism in the Digital Age B. Commenting on Students’ Plagiarism C. Realizing the Influence of Plagiarism D. Following Rules to Avoid Plagiarism 第二节 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入的最佳选项 Advice for Cooking on a Tight Schedule From my experience, there are three main reasons why people don’t cook more often: ability, money, and time. ____16____Money is a topic that I’ll talk about another day. So today I want to give you some advice about how to make the most of the time in the kitchen. Here are three tips for great cooking on a tight schedule: Think ahead. I usually think cooking is a pain when I’m already hungry and there is nothing ready to eat. So think ahead of the coming week. When will you have time to cook? Do you have the right materials already?____17____ Make your time worth it. When you do find time to cook a meal, make the most of it and save yourself time later on. Are you making one loaf of bread?____18____It takes around the same amount of time to make more of something. So save yourself the effort for a future meal. ____19____This may surprise you, but one of the best ways to make cooking worth your time is experimentation. It gives you the chance to hit upon new ideas and recipes that can work well. The more you learn and the more you try, the more ability you have to take control of your food and your schedule. Hopefully that gives you a good start.____20____And don’t let a busy schedule disappoint you and stop you from making some great changes in your life! A. Try new things. B. Ability is easily improved. C. Make three or four instead. D. Understand your food better. E. Cooking is a burden for many people. F. Let cooking and living simply be a joy rather than a burden. G. A little time planning ahead can save a lot of work later on. 第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分 45 分） 第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Anoushé Husain has packed more into her 35 years than most people manage in a lifetime. Born ____21____ her right arm below the elbow (肘部), Husain threw herself into ____22____ as a youngster. But hand surgery (手术), then a two-year struggle with cancer, put an ____23____ to that passion. “Surgery left me with moving ____24____ and strength issues,” she says. “I was sedentary (需要久坐的) for long. Then a friend told me to go rock climbing.” The moment ____25____ everything. “I needed much balance and skill to do the same moves as her,” says Husain. “But by concentrating on it, I ____26____ my illness. I was just a climber. That ____27____ made me confident. So after moving to London from Luxembourg in 2015, I started ____28____ in Finsbury Park. I didn’t meet any other disabled climbers in London, which seemed ____29____. Climbing with able-bodied people, I sometimes felt _____30_____ as a young woman with cancer.” Eventually, Husain entered a _____31_____. “I got a coach and by 2016, I was ranked second in the UK, and later went to the IFSC Climbing World Cup,” she says. “_____32_____, I met many other disabled climbers who said it was a _____33_____ that we only met up for events. So in 2017, I set up a _____34_____ for disabled climbers.” Within a week, she had over 50 members. That first year, she ran over 40 sessions. “It _____35_____ my life,” she says. 21. A. missing B. moving C. testing D. exercising 22. A. work B. sport C. nature D. performance 23. A. end B. order C. idea D. agreement 24 A. guarantee B. energy C. training D. difficulty 25. A. formed B. proved C. changed D. discovered 26. A. recorded B. forgot C. rewarded D. collected 27. A. request B. action C. feeling D. opportunity 28. A. studying B. living C. walking D. climbing 29. A. energetic B. interesting C. incredible D. meaningful 30. A. lonely B. attractive C. angry D. satisfied 31. A. debate B. routine C. process D. competition 32. A. Generally B. Unexpectedly C. Hopefully D. Unluckily 33. A. shame B. wonder C. surprise D. pleasure 34. A. company B. club C. comment D. country 35. A. came across B. depended on C. took up D. brought about 第 II 卷（非选择题 共 55 分） 第二节 语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The area of the Yellow River Wetland Park in Yinchuan, once a place local people avoided because of serious pollution, has become not only a popular destination for the locals, but also a territory frequently ___36___ (visit) by migratory birds. The Yinchuan Wetland Park is only part of China’s achievements in the ___37___ (protect) of wetland. In the past few years, many cities ___38___ (award) the title of “international wetland cities”, displaying ___39___ great variety of patterns and styles. For example, Wuhan, known as “a city of a hundred lakes”, has five large wetland reserves, where tens of thousands of birds come ___40___ (stay) in wintertime. Liangping District in Chongqing, however, is ___41___ (total) different from natural wetland. It is more closely tied ___42___ human activity. People built small wetlands in rural areas. What’s more, they have combined these wetlands with organic farms, homestays and healthcare centers, ___43___ has resulted in an income increase of up to 52,000 yuan per household. Panjin in Liaoning Province is another incredible wetland city. In the past, the city suffered from ___44___ (environment) problems caused by oil production. But now in the coastal wetlands, seagrass turns a breathtaking red every autumn, ____45____ (create) beautiful “red beaches”. 第三节 单词拼写，根据括号内的汉语意思写出单词的正确形式。（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分15 分） 46. They ________ (道歉) and said they would make less noise from then on. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 47. She tried to make a good ________ (印象) on the interviewer. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 48. The Student Union insists that every________(参与者)should arrive on time. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 49. That was one of the most ________ (令人沮丧的) experiences of my life. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 50. Policemen can find the same or similar DNA to track down ________ (嫌疑人) and victims. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 51. Abuse can lead to both psychological and ________ (情绪的) problems. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 52. We must constantly adapt and________(创新) to ensure success in a growing market.. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 53. The election results have still not been________ (正式地) announced. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 54. He is not________(说服) by our argument, and he remains firm in his belief. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 55. The number on the card should be ________(完全相同的) with the one on the chequebook. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 第四部分 写作 (满分 25 分) 56. 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。 On a cold morning, 79-year-old Donald planned a trip to a supermarket 30 miles away to get some groceries. It was far to go, but the store had bargain prices(特价), so it was worth the trip. He checked his pockets before he left. Wallet, house keys, bus token (专用辅币), he was all set. When he arrived at the bus stop, he saw a young woman standing there. She was holding a baby and trying to get two kids to behave. “Stop it, Mike!” she cried, rocking the baby. “Stop it, Ricky!” But the two kids, one looked about four and the other three, just wouldn’t listen. “Here now, boys,” Donald said. “Mind your momma!” Hearing a strange voice, the boys stopped and stared up at Donald with huge eyes. “Thank you,” the mother said. “My car broke down, and I have to take the baby to the doctor. But these two are a handful!’ “Are you new to the neighborhood?” asked Donald. The woman smiled. “Yes! I’m Ellen, and Mark is my husband. We live in the pink house.” Donald smiled back. “That’s next door to mine! It’s good to have young people moving back into the neighborhood. Children bring things to life!” Ellen sighed. “Right now, I’m just tired! My boys are just too lively! I had to rush out of the house this morning because of them. Donald laughed. “I remember when my wife and I were young parents. We were tired all the time!” Suddenly, Ellen started to look nervous. “I can’t find my wallet! Oh, no!” “Look again,” Donald said kindly. “Sometimes when we are in a rush...” “It’s not here!” Ellen cried. “What am I going to do? I have to be at the doctor’s in half an hour Please, Donald, could you lend me the money for the ticket?” Donald shook his head. “I’m sorry, Ellen, I don’t have any money. I shop with my food stamps at this time of the month…” Seeing Ellen look so sad, Donald said, “Take my bus token! The kids don’t have to pay, so it will get you to town!” “But what about you?” asked Ellen anxiously. “Don’t worry,” Donald told her. “I’ll go shopping next week!” Ellen accepted the token and got on the bus, managing to keep Mike and Ricky under control. 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。 Donald watched them go, and then he walked back to his house. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Donald opened the door and saw several boxes neatly lined up on his doorstep. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$