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2024级高一年级下学期期中考试 英语试卷 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. Where are probably the speakers? A. In a car. B. On a boat. C. On a plane. 2. What does the woman want to do? A. Have a haircut. B. Buy shampoo. C. Have her hair colored. 3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Interviewer and interviewee. C. Employer and employee. 4. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Pay off her debt. B. Have a rest. C. Work harder. 5. What is the man doing? A. Asking the way. B. Giving directions. C. Correcting a mistake. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Why does the man make the call? A. To cancel an appointment. B. To reschedule an appointment. C. To make an appointment. 7. When will the man meet Dr. Madison? A. At 9:00 a.m. on Friday. B. At 9:00 a.m. on Thursday. C. At 8:30 a.m. on Thursday. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What did the woman leave in the store yesterday? A. A hat. B. A purse. C. An umbrella. 9. What does the woman say about the yellow shirt? A. It’s out of style. B. Its color is too bright. C. It’s a bit small for her husband. 10. What does the woman want in the end? A. A discount. B. Attractive packaging. C. A free present. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What is Eric dissatisfied with about Houston? A. The parks. B. The traffic. C. The nightlife. 12. How does Eric find his dormitory life? A. Uncomfortable. B. Boring. C. Satisfactory. 13. What does the woman remind Eric to do? A. Combine study with rest. B. Be friendly to others. C. Spend more time on his study. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. Who is the man probably talking to? A. His co-worker. B. A reporter. C. A hostess. 15. Why does the man want to retire in advance? A. To keep physically healthy. B. To accompany his family. C. To end his unsuccessful career. 16. What will the man do this Wednesday? A. Leave Alabama. B. Meet his friends. C. Go to Alaska. 17. How does the man describe his job? A. Challenging. B. Undemanding. C. Low-paid. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. When was “Stray” released? A. Last year. B. Last month. C. This month. 19 What happened when “Stray” was first shown on Twitch? A. It ranked first among the most watched games. B. It became the No.4 purchased game. C. It enjoyed a success far beyond expectations. 20. What impact does Swann Martin-Raget hope “Stray” will have? A. It can inspire people to care for real homeless animals. B. It can raise more money for its creative team. C. It can prevent people from abusing animals. 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 Four Best Art Museums in the World Palacio de Bellas Artes Palacio de Bellas Artes, located in Mexico City, Mexico, is host to Mexican ballet, as well as numerous national and international operas and plays. Even if you’re not going to enjoy a night at the opera, it is worthwhile to visit the museum to tour its collection of works by Mexican muralists (壁画家). It proudly displays murals by the most important artists in the country. Victoria and Albert Museum Situated in London, England, Victoria and Albert Museum was designed to show off the world’s best contemporary architecture and design. Opening in 1851, it moved to where it is now six years later and has more than 2.27 million objects covering decorative arts and design. Named after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, it celebrates the role the prince played in making it the museum we know today. Museo Reina Sofia Devoted to 20th-century Spanish art, Museo Reina Sofia in Madrid, Spain includes Spain’s greatest collections of Picasso and Dali pieces, including Picasso’s 1937 masterpiece Guernica. Other masterpieces found in the museum include works by Joan Miro, Pablo Gargallo, Juan His, Lucio Munoz and others. Art Institute of Chicago Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, America holds one of the most valuable art collections in the United States. It is known for having important works of American art, such as Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks and Grant Wood’s American Gothic. Its international collections are just as impressive, with pieces by Picasso, Mary Cassatt and George Seurat. 1. What can you do at Palacio de Bellas Artes? A. Learn about a prince’s stories. B. Enjoy dance performances. C. Interact with British muralists. D. Take professional writing courses. 2. When did Victoria and Albert Museum move to its current location? A. In 1845. B. In 1851. C. In 1857. D. In 1937. 3. What do Museo Reina Sofia and Art Institute of Chicago have in common? A. They feature contemporary architecture. B. They house Picasso’s art pieces. C. They focus on 20th-century American art. D. They are famous for ancient Asian artworks. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了世界上四个最好的艺术博物馆。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Palacio de Bellas Artes部分中的“Palacio de Bellas Artes, located in Mexico City, Mexico, is host to Mexican ballet, as well as numerous national and international operas and plays. (位于墨西哥墨西哥城的Palacio de Bellas Artes是墨西哥芭蕾舞以及众多国内外歌剧和戏剧的举办地。)”可知，在Palacio de Bellas Artes可以欣赏舞蹈表演。故选B项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Victoria and Albert Museum部分中的“Opening in 1851, it moved to where it is now six years later and has more than 2.27 million objects covering decorative arts and design. (它于1851年开放，六年后搬到了现在的地方，拥有超过227万件藏品，涵盖装饰艺术和设计。)”可知，Victoria and Albert Museum于1857年搬到了现在的地方。故选C项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Museo Reina Sofia部分中的“Devoted to 20th-century Spanish art, Museo Reina Sofia in Madrid, Spain includes Spain’s greatest collections of Picasso and Dali pieces, including Picasso’s 1937 masterpiece Guernica. (位于西班牙马德里的Museo Reina Sofia致力于20世纪西班牙艺术，拥有西班牙最丰富的毕加索和达利作品收藏，包括毕加索1937年的杰作《格尔尼卡》。)”以及Art Institute of Chicago部分中的“Its international collections are just as impressive, with pieces by Picasso, Mary Cassatt and George Seurat. (它的国际藏品同样令人印象深刻，包括毕加索、玛丽·卡萨特和乔治·修拉的作品。)”可知，Museo Reina Sofia和Art Institute of Chicago的共同点是都收藏有毕加索的艺术作品。故选B项。 B Earlier this year, I was looking for part-time work. Moonmilk, a cake and ice cream shop nearby, was hiring, so I went in for a trial shift (轮班). While I originally just set out to earn some extra money during the summer, the bonds and memories I made there turned out to be more valuable than any paycheck. Once, a man who works for the union of the local movie theater came in to place an order. He wanted a cake to celebrate a victory he’d had in stopping the theater from being kicked out by its landlord. Moonmilk’s owner was touched by the story and refused payment for the cake. Later, the union leader — so moved by the gesture — delivered free movie tickets to Moonmilk staff. The older women customers are among my favorites. Their concern is poignant; they often wonder if I’m Okay and tell me I look tired. One regular, always alone and smiling, is kind and generous, always declaring we have the best ice cream in the city. There’s also the guy who comes frequently to ask if we have the chocolate orange flavor — that we only ever have at Christmas. I always have to say no, but his persistence brings me joy, especially on days when I’m tired. As with any job, there are unpleasant moments. My wrist often hurts from repeatedly scooping out ice cream, and it’s always annoying when a group of people come in and take way too long to order, holding up all the others waiting. Worse still,in the fall, my full-time job’s schedule becomes more demanding and I know I’ll have to scale back my shifts. I will run into my favorite customers less often. But my experience working at Moonmilk has offered much more than just a paycheck. It has helped me feel more connected to my local community. The interactions and connections I’ve made will sustain me until at least next summer. 4. What initially drew the author to work at Moonmilk? A. A love for cake and ice cream. B. The chance to earn extra money. C. A personal connection to the shop. D. The manager’s engaging personality. 5. What does the underlined word “poignant” in paragraph 2 most probably mean? A. Heartwarming. B. Surprising. C. Distracting. D. Embarrassing. 6. What trouble does the author encounter at work? A. Bad-tasting ice cream. B. Far-off job destination. C. Constant physical pain. D. Numerous customer demands. 7. What lasting effect does the job at Moonmilk have on the author? A. Renewed purpose awareness. B. Strengthened social participation. C. Advanced financial independence. D. Improved working competence. 【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在Moonmilk蛋糕和冰淇淋店兼职的经历，以及这份工作给作者带来的感受和影响。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“While I originally just set out to earn some extra money during the summer, the bonds and memories I made there turned out to be more valuable than any paycheck.(虽然我最初只是打算在夏天赚些外快，但我在那里建立的纽带和回忆比任何薪水都更有价值。)”可知，最初吸引作者去Moonmilk工作的是赚外快的机会。故选B。 【5题详解】 词句猜测题。根据下文“they often wonder if I’m Okay and tell me I look tired.(她们经常问我是否还好，并告诉我我看起来很累。)”可知，这些年长的女顾客很关心作者，所以她们的关心应该是令人心暖的。由此可知，poignant意为“令人心暖的”。故选A。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“My wrist often hurts from repeatedly scooping out ice cream.(我的手腕经常因为反复舀冰淇淋而疼痛。)”可知，作者在工作中遇到的麻烦是持续的身体疼痛。故选C。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“It has helped me feel more connected to my local community. The interactions and connections I’ve made will sustain me until at least next summer.(它让我感觉自己与当地社区的联系更加紧密。我所建立的互动和联系至少会持续到明年夏天。)”可知，在Moonmilk的工作对作者的持久影响是增强了社会参与。故选B。 C These days we’re all well aware of the plastic problem the world’s facing. We’re reminded of this issue all the time, whether that’s by being encouraged to recycle, or by having to pay for disposable carrier bags. Although we all realize what a serious issue plastic pollution is, it’s different when you actually see the overwhelming results of it for yourself. This was the situation a team of researchers who recently published a study on the so-called Great Pacific Garbage Patch (垃圾带) in the journal Scientific Reports found themselves in. According to the study, the patch, which is located off the coast of California, US, is made up of 79,000 tons of plastic waste and covers 1.6 million square kilometers. It’s over four times the size of Japan, or almost 100 times the size of Beijing. “I’ve been doing this research for a while, but it was depressing to see [the patch in person],” Laurent Lebreton, lead author of the study, told the Guardian. “There were things you just wondered how they made it into the ocean. There’s clearly an increasing influx of plastic into the garbage patch.” It’s believed that 8 million tons of plastic ends up in the sea each year, and a lot of it ends up collecting near largo ocean currents around the world, forming “islands” of plastic. This causes problems not only for son creatures but also for humans. The swirling ocean currents eventually break down some of the plastic, with a lot of it ending up in the digestive systems of fish and birds. As a result, it’s believed that plastic has worked its way up the food chain directly onto our plates — not to mention the countless creatures that choke on plastic waste, or are poisoned by the chemicals in it. So what can we do about this? Lebreton is a member of the Ocean Cleanup Foundation, a group that’s developed technology to collect plastic waste from the ocean. This is a huge project, with the group claiming it will take around five years just to clean up half of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch alone. But rather than discourage people from using plastic altogether, Lebreton believes that we should simply be more mindful of how we use it. “In my opinion, plastic is very useful. But I think we must divert (转移) the way we use plastic, particularly in terms of single-use plastic and those objects that have a very short service lifespan,” he told BBC News. 8 What is the main idea of the passage? A. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch. B. A study on plastic pollution. C. Lebreton and his research. D. Cleaning ocean of plastic. 9. According to the text, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch ________. A. is about four times the size of Beijing. B. is harmful to both sea creatures and humans. C. consists of about 1.6 million tons of plastic waste. D. was formed because of swirling ocean currents. 10. What can we learn from the passage? A. People should be more careful with their use of plastic products. B. Single-use plastic should be banned for the sake of the environment. C. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch will be cleaned up in about five years. D. Plastic products with short service lifespans should be replaced. 11. What is the text probably from? A. A business report B. A textbook C. A magazine D. Science fiction 【答案】8. D 9. B 10. A 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了太平洋垃圾带的情况，包括其规模、对生态的影响以及应对措施。 【8题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段中“These days, we’re all well aware of the plastic problem the world’s facing. We’re reminded of this issue all the time, whether that’s by being encouraged to recycle, or by having to pay for disposable carrier bags. (如今，我们都很清楚世界正面临的塑料问题。我们时刻被这个问题提醒着，无论是被鼓励回收，还是不得不为一次性购物袋付费)”、第二段中“According to the study, the patch, which is located off the coast of California, US, is made up of 79,000 tons of plastic waste and covers 1.6 million square kilometers. It’s over four times the size of Japan, or almost 100 times the size of Beijing. (根据这项研究，这个位于美国加利福尼亚州沿岸的垃圾带由7.9万吨塑料垃圾组成，覆盖面积为160万平方千米。它的面积是日本的四倍多，几乎是北京的100倍)”、第四段中“This causes problems not only for son creatures but also for humans. The swirling ocean currents eventually break down some of the plastic, with a lot of it ending up in the digestive systems of fish and birds. (这不仅给海洋生物带来问题，也给人类带来问题。旋转的洋流最终会分解部分塑料，其中很多最终进入鱼类和鸟类的消化系统)”以及最后一段中“This is a huge project, with the group claiming it will take around five years just to clean up half of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch alone. (该组织研发了一种从海洋中收集塑料垃圾的技术。这是一个庞大的项目，该组织声称仅清理太平洋垃圾带的一半就需要大约五年的时间)”可知，文章通过描述塑料污染对海洋所造成的严重性和影响，提出了解决方案。选项D“清理海洋塑料”准确地概括了文章的核心内容，即海洋塑料污染问题及其可能的解决方案——清理海洋塑料。故选D。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“This causes problems not only for sea creatures but also for humans. The swirling ocean currents eventually break down some of the plastic, with a lot of it ending up in the digestive systems of fish and birds. (这不仅给海洋生物带来了问题，也给人类带来了问题。旋转的洋流最终会分解一些塑料，其中很多塑料最终会进入鱼类和鸟类的消化系统)”可知，太平洋垃圾带对海洋生物和人类都有害。故选B。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“But rather than discourage people from using plastic altogether, Lebreton believes that we should simply be more mindful of how we use it. (但勒布伦并不主张人们完全放弃使用塑料，他认为我们应该更加注意自己使用塑料的方式)”可知，我们应该更加注意自己使用塑料制品的方式，即人们应该更加小心地使用塑料制品。故选A。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“According to the study, the patch, which is located off the coast of California, US, is made up of 79,000 tons of plastic waste and covers 1.6 million square kilometers. (据这项研究称，这块漂浮物位于美国加利福尼亚州海岸附近，由79000吨塑料垃圾组成，面积160万平方公里)以及文章其他内容可知，本文主要介绍了关于太平洋垃圾带的研究，介绍了其组成、危害以及解决办法等，属于一篇科普类文章，由此推知，文章来源于杂志。故选C。 D If all the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players, where does that leave non-human figures, like artificial intelligence chatbots? As it turns out, AI can hold its own against humans when it comes to writing poetry. AI chatbots can imitate famous poets like William Shakespeare well enough to fool many human readers, according to a new paper published Thursday in the journal Scientific Reports. In addition, many study participants actually preferred the chatbot’s poetry over the works of well-known writers. In an experiment, researchers asked a group of participants to read and rate poems on 14 qualities, ranging from rhythm (韵律) to originality. The participants were given a mix of poems written by humans and by AI, and the scientists didn’t share anything about the poems’ authorship. The team uncovered a surprise: The participants who didn’t know anything about the poems’ origins gave higher ratings, on average, to those written by the chatbot. Why do readers seem to prefer AI-generated poetry? It’s not entirely clear, but part of guess is that they are relatively straightforward and simple to comprehend. Understanding poems written by humans requires deep, critical thinking — and that’s a big part of poetry’s appeal. But modern readers don’t seem to want to do this labor, preferring texts that give them “instant answers”. The study’s findings seem to confirm (证实) some fears about AI, which is that they’ll one day replace human artists and put them out of work. But Dorothea Lasky, the only living poet whose writings were included in the experiments, says it’s not necessarily a bad thing that readers enjoyed the AI-generated poems. “Poetry will always be necessary,” Lasky tells the Washington Post. “If these people in the study read AI poems and liked that poem better than a human-generated poem, then that, to me, is beautiful. They had a good experience with a poem, and I don’t care who wrote it. I feel there is room for all poets — even robot poets.” 12. What is the main idea of paragraph 1? A. AI is a player on the world stage. B. AI performs well in poetry writing. C. AI is so playful that it fools the readers. D. AI works well together with all humans. 13. What were participants asked to do with the given poems in the experiment? A. Identify their authors. B. Discuss their meanings. C. Grade them from different aspects. D. Compare them with their own poems. 14. What is a feature of AI-generated poems according to paragraph 3? A. They promote critical thinking. B. They widen readers’ views. C. They require immediate feedback. D. They are easy to understand. 15. What’s Lasky’s attitude towards AI-generated poems? A. Doubtful. B. Welcoming. C. Passionate. D. Indifferent. 【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一篇发表于《科学报告》的新论文表明，在诗歌创作领域，人工智能（AI）可与人类抗衡。AI 聊天机器人能模仿如莎士比亚等著名诗人的诗作，足以迷惑众多读者，不少研究参与者甚至更青睐聊天机器人创作的诗歌。 【12题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段中“As it turns out, AI can hold its own against humans when it comes to writing poetry. AI chatbots can imitate famous poets like William Shakespeare well enough to fool many human readers, according to a new paper published Thursday in the journal Scientific Reports. In addition, many study participants actually preferred the chatbot’s poetry over the works of well-known writers.( 事实证明，在写诗方面，人工智能可以与人类抗衡。根据周四发表在《科学报告》杂志上一篇新论文，人工智能聊天机器人可以模仿威廉·莎士比亚等著名诗人，足以欺骗许多人类读者。此外，许多研究参与者实际上更喜欢聊天机器人的诗歌，而不是知名作家的作品。)”可知，第一段主要讲的是AI在写诗方面表现很好。故选B项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“In an experiment, researchers asked a group of participants to read and rate poems on 14 qualities, ranging from rhythm (韵律) to originality.(在一项实验中，研究人员要求一组参与者阅读诗歌，并根据从节奏到独创性等14个方面对诗歌进行评分。)”可知，在实验中，参与者被要求对给定的诗歌从不同方面打分。故选C项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Why do readers seem to prefer AI-generated poetry? It’s not entirely clear, but part of guess is that they are relatively straightforward and simple to comprehend. Understanding poems written by humans requires deep, critical thinking — and that’s a big part of poetry’s appeal. But modern readers don’t seem to want to do this labor, preferring texts that give them “instant answers”.( 为什么读者似乎更喜欢人工智能生成的诗歌？这还不完全清楚，但部分猜测是它们相对简单易懂。理解人类写的诗需要深刻的批判性思维——这是诗歌吸引力的一个重要部分。但现代读者似乎不想做这种劳动，他们更喜欢能给他们‘即时答案’的文本。)”可知，根据第三段，人工智能生成的诗歌的特点之一是容易理解。故选D项。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“But Dorothea Lasky, the only living poet whose writings were included in the experiments, says it’s not necessarily a bad thing that readers enjoyed the AI-generated poems. “Poetry will always be necessary,” Lasky tells the Washington Post. “If these people in the study read AI poems and liked that poem better than a human-generated poem, then that, to me, is beautiful. They had a good experience with a poem, and I don’t care who wrote it. I feel there is room for all poets — even robot poets.”( 但唯一一位作品被纳入实验的在世诗人多萝西娅·拉斯基（Dorothea Lasky）表示，读者喜欢人工智能生成的诗歌并不一定是件坏事。‘诗歌永远是必要的，’拉斯基告诉《华盛顿邮报》：‘如果研究中的这些人阅读人工智能诗歌，并且比人类创作的诗歌更喜欢这首诗，那么对我来说，这是美丽的。他们对一首诗有很好的体验，我不在乎是谁写的。我觉得这里有容纳所有诗人的空间——甚至是机器人诗人。’)”可推知，拉斯基对人工智能生成的诗歌持欢迎的态度。故选B项。 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项.选项中有两项为多余选项。 The fear of learning is a common problem that many students face on their educational journey. Whether it’s the fear of failure or simply lacking confidence, this fear can hold you back from reaching your full potential. ___16___ Here are the steps to overcome the fear of learning in education. Before you can conquer your fear, it’s essential to understand the cause of the fear. ___17___ Is it a fear of failure, perfectionism or feeling overwhelmed by the subject matter? By finding out the root cause, you can better address and overcome it. ___18___ Shift your perspective from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset. Understand that intelligence and abilities are not fixed but can be developed through efforts. Adopting a growth mindset allows you to approach learning with optimism. Curiosity is the fuel that drives learning. Maintain a sense of wonder and curiosity about the world around you. ___19___ When you approach learning with curiosity, it becomes less about fear and more about discovery and growth. Ultimately, the best way to overcome the fear of learning is to take action. Use an effective approach to learning by tackling challenges head-on. ___20___ And each mistake is an opportunity to learn and grow. By taking consistent action, you’ll increase motivation and build confidence. A. But with some efforts, you can overcome the fear. B. Every small step you take brings you closer to your goals. C. The fear of learning is a natural part of the educational journey. D. Break down your learning goals into smaller, manageable ones. E. Ask questions, seek out new experiences and explore diverse perspectives. F. Take some time to reflect on what specifically leads to your fear of learning. G. To overcome the fear of learning, it’s crucial to change your thinking pattern. 【答案】16. A 17. F 18. G 19. E 20. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。介绍了克服学习恐惧的方法和步骤。 【16题详解】 上文“The fear of learning is a common problem that many students face on their educational journey. Whether it’s the fear of failure or simply lacking confidence, this fear can hold you back from reaching your full potential.(学习恐惧是许多学生在学习过程中面临的一个普遍问题。无论是害怕失败还是缺乏自信，这种恐惧都会阻碍你充分发挥潜力)”说明学习恐惧会阻碍充分发挥潜力，选项A“但是通过一些努力，你可以克服恐惧”与上文形成转折关系，说明通过努力可以克服恐惧，引出下文“Here are the steps to overcome the fear of learning in education.(以下是在教育中克服学习恐惧的步骤)”介绍克服学习恐惧的步骤。故选A项。 【17题详解】 上文“Before you can conquer your fear, it’s essential to understand the cause of the fear. (在你克服恐惧之前，了解恐惧的原因是很重要的)”以及下文“Is it a fear of failure, perfectionism or feeling overwhelmed by the subject matter?(是害怕失败、追求完美，还是被课题压垮？)”说明此处探讨恐惧的原因，是什么导致害怕学习，选项F“花点时间思考到底是什么导致你害怕学习”符合题意。故选F项。 【18题详解】 下文“Shift your perspective from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset.(将你的观点从固定的心态转变为成长的心态)”说明要克服对学习的恐惧，关键是要改变思想观念，选项G“要克服对学习的恐惧，关键是要改变你的思维模式”符合题意。故选G项。 【19题详解】 上文“Curiosity is the fuel that drives learning. Maintain a sense of wonder and curiosity about the world around you.(好奇心是学习的动力。对你周围的世界保持一种惊奇和好奇)”说明要保持好奇心，选项E“提出问题，寻求新的体验，探索不同的观点”承接上文，说明保持好奇心的具体行动，符合题意。故选E项。 【20题详解】 上文“Ultimately, the best way to overcome the fear of learning is to take action. Use an effective approach to learning by tackling challenges head-on.(最终，克服学习恐惧的最好方法是采取行动。正面应对挑战，使用有效的学习方法)”说明克服学习恐惧要采取行动，选项B“你迈出的每一小步都让你更接近你的目标”承接上文，说明行动的每一小步都能更加靠近目标，符合题意。故选B项。 第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Whenever our teachers or parents asked about our hobbies at childhood, my friends and I would always express our love for reading. However, with the development of high technology, our lives are gradually ____21____ by electronic screens of all sizes. They attract our attention like magnets (磁铁) and gradually ____22____ us from the world of books. There was a time when I felt like my life went downhill, and with increased ____23____ from school, physical tiredness and emotional burdens (负担), I had to watch short ____24____ to distract (分散) myself from those troubles. This situation changed when one day I ____25____ a book called The Grapes of Wrath by a US writer. When I opened the cover and started reading, I felt like being hit ____26____ on my head. The wonderful story and beautiful writing attracted me. Although the characters in the book face ____27____ survival challenges, they still try to live in hard times and struggle for their dreams. This ____28____ spirit deeply inspired me, allowing me to gradually ____29____ my confidence in the future. Now I carry this book either at the dining table or during school breaks. As a student who has a (n) ____30____ of making films, this book also gave me creative ____31____. The historical scenes described in the book and the deep human nature ____32____ within opened a door to the hall of art for me, allowing me to understand that reading can not only ____33____ the spirit, but also cause creativity. Why should we choose to ignore (忽视) such ____34____ like this book? Finally, I would like to appeal to my peers to protect our eyes and minds, and make ____35____ choices between books and screens. 21. A. described B. filled C. limited D. examined 22. A. protect B. delight C. distance D. free 23. A. honor B. danger C. sorrow D. pressure 24. A. videos B. notices C. emails D. plans 25. A. put away B. came across C. handed out D. complained about 26. A. hard B. still C. ever D. early 27. A. acceptable B. strange C. severe D. ordinary 28. A. false B. disappointing C. romantic D. positive 29. A. repeat B. reset C. regain D. review 30. A. request B. instruction C. fortune D. dream 31. A. inspiration B. identity C. attention D. invitation 32. A. refused B. shown C. questioned D. damaged 33. A. replace B. comfort C. end D. gather 34. A. lessons B. pains C. promises D. treasures 35. A. wise B. informal C. casual D. slow 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. B 33. B 34. D 35. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者儿时热爱阅读，但长大后因科技发展和生活压力，时间被电子屏幕占据，直到遇到一本激励人心的书，使其重拾阅读，从中获得灵感与精神力量，呼吁大家在数字时代做出明智选择，保护眼睛和心灵，平衡书籍与屏幕的时间。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，随着高科技的发展，我们的生活逐渐被各种大小的电子屏幕所占据。A. described 描述；B. filled 填满，占据；C. limited 限制；D. examined 检查。根据下文的“ by electronic screens of all sizes”可知，此处表达的意思是生活中充满了电子屏幕，即被它们占据。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：它们像磁铁一样吸引着我们的注意力，逐渐使我们远离书籍的世界。A. protect 保护；B. delight 使高兴；C. distance 远离；D. free 释放。根据上文的“They attract our attention like magnets (磁铁)”和后文“us from the world of books”可知，电子屏幕吸引了人们的注意力，可以推断这导致人们与书籍世界之间的距离变大，即远离书籍。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：有一段时间，我觉得我的生活每况愈下，随着学校压力的增加，身体上的疲惫和情感上的负担，我不得不看短片来分散自己的注意力，摆脱这些烦恼。A. honor 荣誉；B. danger 危险；C. sorrow 悲伤；D. pressure 压力。根据下文的“physical tiredness and emotional burdens”以及“from school”可知，这里指的是来自学校的学业压力。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. videos 视频；B. notices 通知；C. emails 邮件；D. plans 计划。根据上文的“I had to watch short”可知，通过观看东西来分散注意力，结合常识，在电子设备上最可能观看的是视频。故选A。 【25题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：这种情况在我有一天偶然发现了一本美国作家写的书《愤怒的葡萄》时发生了变化。A. put away 放好；B. came across 偶然发现；C. handed out 分发；D. complained about 抱怨。根据下文的“a book called The Grapes of Wrath by a US writer”可知，这里是说作者偶然遇到了这本书，改变了之前的状态。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：当我打开封面开始阅读时，我感觉像是被重重地击中了头部。A. hard 重地；B. still 静止地；C. ever 曾经；D. early 早地。根据上文“I felt like being hit”和下文“on my head”可知，这本书给作者的冲击很大，感觉像是被重重地击中了头部。用hard形容这种强烈的感受。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：尽管书中的人物面临着严峻的生存挑战，但他们仍然努力在艰难时期生活，为梦想而奋斗。A. acceptable 可接受的；B. strange 奇怪的；C. severe 严峻的；D. ordinary 普通的。根据下文“survival challenges”可知，他们面对的挑战是严峻的。故选C。 28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这种积极的精神深深地激励了我，让我逐渐重新找回对未来的信心。A. false 错误的；B. disappointing 令人失望的；C. romantic 浪漫的；D. positive 积极的。根据上文“Although the characters in the book face 7 survival challenges, they still try to live in hard times and struggle for their dreams. ”可知，这是一种积极向上的精神。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. repeat 重复；B. reset 重置；C. regain 重新获得；D. review 复习。根据上文的“spirit deeply inspired me”和下文的“my confidence in the future”可知，作者生活状态的改变以及受到的激励，可以推断这里是指作者重新获得了对未来的信心。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：作为一名有志于电影制作的学生，这本书也给了我创作灵感。A. request 请求；B. instruction 指导；C. fortune 运气；D. dream 梦想。根据后文“making films”可知，这是作者的一个梦想或目标。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. inspiration 灵感；B. identity 身份；C. attention 注意力；D. invitation 邀请。根据上文的“this book also gave me creative”可知，这本书给予了作者创作方面的灵感。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：书中描述的历史场景和深刻的人性展现为我打开了艺术的大门，让我明白阅读不仅能滋养心灵，还能激发创造力。A. refused 拒绝；B. shown展现；C. questioned 质疑；D. damaged 损害。根据上文的“the deep human nature”和下文“within opened a door to the hall of art for me”可知，这里是指书中展示或体现了深刻的人性。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. replace 替换；B. comfort 安慰，滋养；C. end 结束；D. gather 收集。根据上文的“reading can not only”和下文“the spirit”可知，阅读能够滋养或安慰人的心灵。故选B。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们为什么要选择忽略像这本书这样的宝藏呢？A. lessons 教训；B. pains 痛苦；C. promises 承诺；D. treasures 宝藏。根据下文的“like this book”可知，作者从这本书中获得的诸多收获，可以推断这里将这本书比喻为宝藏。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：最后，我想呼吁我的同龄人保护我们的眼睛和心灵，并在书籍和屏幕之间做出明智的选择。A. wise 明智的；B. informal 非正式的；C. casual 随意的；D. slow 缓慢的。根据下文的“choices between books and screens”可知，作者鼓励大家多读书，少受屏幕干扰，这是一种明智的选择。故选A。 第二节(共10小题; 每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Though far apart in ___36___ (distant) and culture, China and Ireland share surprising bonds, from strong communities abroad to their shared enthusiasm for food, drink, and the arts. Among these, music stands out as ___37___ unique bond, with Irish music ___38___ (hold) a particular appeal in China. Part of this cultural link is Li Yan, a 65-year-old Beijing native ___39___ now lives in London. Playing the bodhran, a traditional Irish drum, he has become a vital part of the Irish music scene. Li, originally a poet, ___40___ (draw) by the storytelling and rhythms of Irish music, even astonishes audiences by singing Gaelic songs in Chinese. The connection ___41___ Irish and Chinese music is long-standing. In the 1980s, The Chieftains, a celebrated Irish group, ___42___ (perform) in China, introducing millions to Irish music. Their collaboration with Chinese musicians symbolized the harmony of both cultures. Riverdance, a world-famous Irish dance show, which brought Irish culture to China, is equally ___43___ (remark). ___44___ strongly appeal to people is that Irish music shares its traditions with China, such as drumming and poetry. “Music is borderless,” says Li, whose journey illustrates that art has the power_____45_____ (bond) people from different worlds together. 【答案】36. distance 37. a 38. holding 39. who 40. drawn 41. between 42. performed 43. remarkable 44. What 45. to bond 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了中国和爱尔兰之间的文化联系，重点突出音乐如何跨越文化与距离，将不同世界的人们连接起来。 【36题详解】 考查名词。句意：尽管中国和爱尔兰在距离和文化上相距甚远，但两国之间有着令人惊讶的联系，两国都以强大的海外社区和对美食、饮料和艺术的共同热情而闻名。介词后用名词作宾语，distance与culture是并列关系。故填distance。 【37题详解】 考查冠词。句意：其中，音乐作为一种独特的纽带脱颖而出，爱尔兰音乐在中国具有特殊的吸引力。此处泛指“一种独特的纽带”，用不定冠词修饰，unique以元音音素开头，故填a。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：其中，音乐作为一种独特的纽带脱颖而出，爱尔兰音乐在中国具有特殊的吸引力。在with复合结构中music与hold为主动关系，故用现在分词作宾补。故填holding。 【39题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：65岁的北京人、现居伦敦的李岩就是这种文化联系的一部分。空处引导定语从句，修饰native，从句中作主语，指人用关系代词who。故填who。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：李原本是一位诗人，他被爱尔兰音乐的故事情节和节奏所吸引，甚至用中文演唱盖尔歌曲，让观众感到惊讶。此处Li与draw为被动关系，故用过去分词形式作定语。故填drawn。 【41题详解】 考查介词。句意：爱尔兰音乐和中国音乐之间的联系由来已久。between…and…“在……和……之间”，是固定短语。故填between。 【42题详解】 考查时态。句意：20世纪80年代，著名的爱尔兰乐队The Chieftains在中国演出，将数百万人介绍给爱尔兰音乐。空处为句子谓语动词，根据上文In the 1980s可知为一般过去时。故填performed。 【43题详解】 考查形容词。句意：《大河之舞》，世界著名的爱尔兰舞蹈节目，它把爱尔兰文化带到了中国，同样引人注目。空处作表语，应用形容词remarkable，主语为Riverdance，故填remarkable。 【44题详解】 考查主语从句。句意：强烈的吸引人们的是爱尔兰音乐与中国有着共同的传统，如击鼓和诗歌。空处引导主语从句，作主语，指物，用连词what。故填What。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：“音乐是无国界的，”李说，他的旅程说明了艺术有一种力量，可以把来自不同世界的人联系在一起。the power to do sth.为固定搭配，意为“做某事的能力”，不定式作定语。故填to bond。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 上周五你校组织学生参观了自然灾害博物馆(Natural Disaster Museum)，请你用英文为校微信公众号写一篇新闻报道介绍该活动，内容包括： 1.活动目的； 2.活动内容； 3.活动感想。 注意： 1. 写作词汇为80词左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 In order to raise the risk awareness of natural disasters, our school organized students to visit the Natural Disaster Museum last Friday. During the visit, students were exposed to a series of pictures and videos of various natural disasters like earthquake, flood, landslide and forest fires, which made them deeply feel the power and danger of natural disasters. Afterwards, an expert gave a lecture, from which students learned some basic ways to deal with different natural disasters. Undoubtedly, what they experienced in the museum was impressive and educational. This activity turned out an enormous success. Not only did the students have their survival skills boosted, but also they were deeply convinced of the importance of staying in harmony with nature. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生用英文为校微信公众号写一篇新闻报道，介绍参观自然灾害博物馆活动。 【详解】1.词汇积累 提高：raise→improve 演讲：lecture→speech 应对：deal with→handle 无疑：undoubtedly→certainly 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：In order to raise the risk awareness of natural disasters, our school organized students to visit the Natural Disaster Museum last Friday. 拓展句：Our school organized students to visit the Natural Disaster Museum last Friday, which aims to raise the risk awareness of natural disasters. 【点睛】[高分句型1] In order to raise the risk awareness of natural disasters, our school organized students to visit the Natural Disaster Museum last Friday. (运用了不定式作目的状语) [高分句型2] Not only did the students have their survival skills boosted, but also they were deeply convinced of the importance of staying in harmony with nature. (运用了not only提前的部分倒装句) 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Sarah and Mia’s friendship blossomed the moment they met each other in the school art club. Their friendship was a beautiful combination of creativity and understanding. They spent countless hours together, painting, drawing, and sharing their dreams of becoming famous artists one day. However, a school-wide art exhibition (展览) was approaching, threatening to put their friendship to a tough test. This exhibition was no ordinary event. It was a grand showcase, and the winning artworks would be exhibited at the well-known local art gallery for an entire month. Given their extraordinary talent, both Sarah and Mia were determined to win. As the preparations for the exhibition began, they started to drift apart (渐行渐远). Sarah began to notice that Mia was becoming increasingly secretive. Mia would lock herself in her room for hours on end, leaving Sarah in the dark about her creative process. Whenever Sarah asked to see her work in progress, Mia would find an excuse to refuse. This behavior left Sarah feeling deeply hurt. She had always been an open book with Mia, sharing every sketch, every raw idea, believing that their friendship was based on trust and openness. On the day of handing in the artworks, the tension reached its peak (顶峰). Sarah met Mia in the art room. “Why have you been acting so strange? We used to share everything, but now you’re shutting me out!” Sarah exclaimed, her voice filled with hurt. Mia looked away, avoiding Sarah’s eyes. “I just ... I want to win this so badly. I thought if I worked alone, I’d have a better chance, ” she mumbled. Just then, the art teacher walked in, ready to collect the artworks, and the situation seemed tenser than ever. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The art teacher, sensing the thick tension, asked them to step into her office. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As they worked side by side, Sarah felt comfort and joy welling up inside her. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 The art teacher, sensing the thick tension, asked them to step into her office. She gently closed the door and said, “I see two talented artists who have forgotten why they started creating art together.” She suggested they look at each other's work before submitting. Unwillingly, Mia showed her painting — a beautiful but lonely tree standing in an empty field. Sarah’s eyes filled with tears as she realized Mia had been struggling with self-doubt. “I thought I wasn’t good enough,” Mia confessed. Sarah immediately hugged her friend, showing her own painting - the same tree, but surrounded by colorful flowers. "We complete each other’s painting," Sarah whispered. As they worked side by side, Sarah felt comfort and joy welling up inside her. They decided to combine their paintings into one masterpiece. Sarah added vibrant flowers around Mia’s tree, while Mia painted delicate birds flying towards the blossoms. Their styles blended perfectly, creating a harmony that could not exist with either of their efforts. When the exhibition opened, their joint work titled “Friendship Blossoms” became the most talked-about piece. Though they didn’t win first prize, something more important happened — the art teacher announced a new “Best Collaboration” award just for them. As they stood proudly by their painting, Mia squeezed Sarah’s hand and said, “This is worth more than any prize.” Sarah smiled, knowing their friendship was the true work of art. 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了一对好朋友Sarah和Mia经常一起画画、分享自己成为艺术家的梦想，但有一天，学校准备举办艺术展览，Sarah和Mia都希望在此次展览中获得胜利，这导致两人渐行渐远。Sarah为此感到伤心，两人对峙僵持不下，终于在交稿日的这天，紧张的气氛达到了顶峰。然而，在美术老师的帮助下，Sarah和Mia解开了彼此的心结，并决定一起创作一幅画来参展。她们也终于明白：最重要的不是赢得胜利，而是珍贵的友谊。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段首句内容“美术老师察觉到气氛非常紧张，便让她们进入自己的办公室。”可知，第一段可描写美术老师如何帮助Sarah和Mia解开彼此的心结，并重新和好。 ②由第二段首句内容“她们肩并肩工作着，Sarah感到内心涌起了欣慰和喜悦。”可知，第二段可描写Sarah和Mia一起合作完成作品，并意识到友谊才是彼此最珍贵的宝物。 2.续写线索：老师调解——两人和解——决定一起创作——创作过程——展览结果——两人的感悟 3.词汇激活 动作类 ①建议：suggest/advise/propose ②紧紧拥抱：hug each other tightly/give her a tight hug /embrace her tightly ③绘画：draw/paint 情绪类 ①哭泣：cry/weep/eyes fill with tears/burst into tears ②忏悔：confess/regret/feeling of regret well up inside her ③欣慰：feel comforted/feel relieved/breathe a sign of relief 【点睛】【高分句型1】Sarah’s eyes filled with tears as she realized Mia had been struggling with self-doubt.（as引导的原因状语从句） 【高分句型2】Sarah immediately hugged her friend, showing her own painting - the same tree, but surrounded by colorful flowers. （非谓语动词做状语和定语） 【高分句型3】Their styles blended perfectly, creating a harmony that could not exist with either of their efforts.（非谓语动词做状语，和由关系代词that引导的限制性定语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024级高一年级下学期期中考试 英语试卷 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. Where are probably the speakers? A. In a car. B. On a boat. C. On a plane. 2. What does the woman want to do? A. Have a haircut. B. Buy shampoo. C. Have her hair colored. 3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Interviewer and interviewee. C. Employer and employee. 4. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Pay off her debt. B. Have a rest. C. Work harder. 5. What is the man doing? A. Asking the way. B. Giving directions. C. Correcting a mistake. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Why does the man make the call? A. To cancel an appointment. B. To reschedule an appointment. C. To make an appointment. 7. When will the man meet Dr. Madison? A. At 9:00 a.m. on Friday. B. At 9:00 a.m. on Thursday. C. At 8:30 a.m. on Thursday. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What did the woman leave in the store yesterday? A A hat. B. A purse. C. An umbrella. 9. What does the woman say about the yellow shirt? A. It’s out of style. B. Its color is too bright. C. It’s a bit small for her husband. 10. What does the woman want in the end? A. A discount. B. Attractive packaging. C. A free present. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What is Eric dissatisfied with about Houston? A. The parks. B. The traffic. C. The nightlife. 12. How does Eric find his dormitory life? A. Uncomfortable. B. Boring. C. Satisfactory. 13. What does the woman remind Eric to do? A. Combine study with rest. B. Be friendly to others. C. Spend more time on his study. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. Who is the man probably talking to? A. His co-worker. B. A reporter. C. A hostess. 15. Why does the man want to retire in advance? A. To keep physically healthy. B. To accompany his family. C. To end his unsuccessful career. 16. What will the man do this Wednesday? A. Leave Alabama. B. Meet his friends. C. Go to Alaska. 17 How does the man describe his job? A. Challenging. B. Undemanding. C. Low-paid. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. When was “Stray” released? A. Last year. B. Last month. C. This month. 19. What happened when “Stray” was first shown on Twitch? A. It ranked first among the most watched games. B. It became the No.4 purchased game. C. It enjoyed a success far beyond expectations. 20. What impact does Swann Martin-Raget hope “Stray” will have? A. It can inspire people to care for real homeless animals. B. It can raise more money for its creative team. C. It can prevent people from abusing animals. 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 Four Best Art Museums in the World Palacio de Bellas Artes Palacio de Bellas Artes, located in Mexico City, Mexico, is host to Mexican ballet, as well as numerous national and international operas and plays. Even if you’re not going to enjoy a night at the opera, it is worthwhile to visit the museum to tour its collection of works by Mexican muralists (壁画家). It proudly displays murals by the most important artists in the country. Victoria and Albert Museum Situated in London England, Victoria and Albert Museum was designed to show off the world’s best contemporary architecture and design. Opening in 1851, it moved to where it is now six years later and has more than 2.27 million objects covering decorative arts and design. Named after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, it celebrates the role the prince played in making it the museum we know today. Museo Reina Sofia Devoted to 20th-century Spanish art, Museo Reina Sofia in Madrid, Spain includes Spain’s greatest collections of Picasso and Dali pieces, including Picasso’s 1937 masterpiece Guernica. Other masterpieces found in the museum include works by Joan Miro, Pablo Gargallo, Juan His, Lucio Munoz and others. Art Institute of Chicago Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, America holds one of the most valuable art collections in the United States. It is known for having important works of American art, such as Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks and Grant Wood’s American Gothic. Its international collections are just as impressive, with pieces by Picasso, Mary Cassatt and George Seurat. 1. What can you do at Palacio de Bellas Artes? A. Learn about a prince’s stories. B. Enjoy dance performances. C. Interact with British muralists. D. Take professional writing courses. 2. When did Victoria and Albert Museum move to its current location? A. In 1845. B. In 1851. C. In 1857. D. In 1937. 3. What do Museo Reina Sofia and Art Institute of Chicago have in common? A. They feature contemporary architecture. B. They house Picasso’s art pieces. C. They focus on 20th-century American art. D. They are famous for ancient Asian artworks. B Earlier this year, I was looking for part-time work. Moonmilk, a cake and ice cream shop nearby, was hiring, so I went in for a trial shift (轮班). While I originally just set out to earn some extra money during the summer, the bonds and memories I made there turned out to be more valuable than any paycheck. Once, a man who works for the union of the local movie theater came in to place an order. He wanted a cake to celebrate a victory he’d had in stopping the theater from being kicked out by its landlord. Moonmilk’s owner was touched by the story and refused payment for the cake. Later, the union leader — so moved by the gesture — delivered free movie tickets to Moonmilk staff. The older women customers are among my favorites. Their concern is poignant; they often wonder if I’m Okay and tell me I look tired. One regular, always alone and smiling, is kind and generous, always declaring we have the best ice cream in the city. There’s also the guy who comes frequently to ask if we have the chocolate orange flavor — that we only ever have at Christmas. I always have to say no, but his persistence brings me joy, especially on days when I’m tired. As with any job, there are unpleasant moments. My wrist often hurts from repeatedly scooping out ice cream, and it’s always annoying when a group of people come in and take way too long to order, holding up all the others waiting. Worse still,in the fall, my full-time job’s schedule becomes more demanding and I know I’ll have to scale back my shifts. I will run into my favorite customers less often. But my experience working at Moonmilk has offered much more than just a paycheck. It has helped me feel more connected to my local community. The interactions and connections I’ve made will sustain me until at least next summer. 4. What initially drew the author to work at Moonmilk? A. A love for cake and ice cream. B. The chance to earn extra money. C. A personal connection to the shop. D. The manager’s engaging personality. 5. What does the underlined word “poignant” in paragraph 2 most probably mean? A. Heartwarming. B. Surprising. C. Distracting. D. Embarrassing. 6. What trouble does the author encounter at work? A. Bad-tasting ice cream. B. Far-off job destination. C. Constant physical pain. D. Numerous customer demands. 7. What lasting effect does the job at Moonmilk have on the author? A. Renewed purpose awareness. B. Strengthened social participation. C. Advanced financial independence. D. Improved working competence. C These days, we’re all well aware of the plastic problem the world’s facing. We’re reminded of this issue all the time, whether that’s by being encouraged to recycle, or by having to pay for disposable carrier bags. Although we all realize what a serious issue plastic pollution is, it’s different when you actually see the overwhelming results of it for yourself. This was the situation a team of researchers who recently published a study on the so-called Great Pacific Garbage Patch (垃圾带) in the journal Scientific Reports found themselves in. According to the study, the patch, which is located off the coast of California, US, is made up of 79,000 tons of plastic waste and covers 1.6 million square kilometers. It’s over four times the size of Japan, or almost 100 times the size of Beijing. “I’ve been doing this research for a while, but it was depressing to see [the patch in person],” Laurent Lebreton, lead author of the study, told the Guardian. “There were things you just wondered how they made it into the ocean. There’s clearly an increasing influx of plastic into the garbage patch.” It’s believed that 8 million tons of plastic ends up in the sea each year, and a lot of it ends up collecting near largo ocean currents around the world, forming “islands” of plastic. This causes problems not only for son creatures but also for humans. The swirling ocean currents eventually break down some of the plastic, with a lot of it ending up in the digestive systems of fish and birds. As a result, it’s believed that plastic has worked its way up the food chain directly onto our plates — not to mention the countless creatures that choke on plastic waste, or are poisoned by the chemicals in it. So what can we do about this? Lebreton is a member of the Ocean Cleanup Foundation a group that’s developed technology to collect plastic waste from the ocean. This is a huge project, with the group claiming it will take around five years just to clean up half of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch alone. But rather than discourage people from using plastic altogether, Lebreton believes that we should simply be more mindful of how we use it. “In my opinion, plastic is very useful. But I think we must divert (转移) the way we use plastic, particularly in terms of single-use plastic and those objects that have a very short service lifespan,” he told BBC News. 8. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch. B. A study on plastic pollution. C. Lebreton and his research. D. Cleaning ocean of plastic. 9. According to the text, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch ________. A. is about four times the size of Beijing. B. is harmful to both sea creatures and humans. C. consists of about 1.6 million tons of plastic waste. D. was formed because of swirling ocean currents. 10. What can we learn from the passage? A. People should be more careful with their use of plastic products. B. Single-use plastic should be banned for the sake of the environment. C. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch will be cleaned up in about five years. D. Plastic products with short service lifespans should be replaced. 11. What is the text probably from? A. A business report B. A textbook C. A magazine D. Science fiction D If all the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players, where does that leave non-human figures, like artificial intelligence chatbots? As it turns out, AI can hold its own against humans when it comes to writing poetry. AI chatbots can imitate famous poets like William Shakespeare well enough to fool many human readers, according to a new paper published Thursday in the journal Scientific Reports. In addition, many study participants actually preferred the chatbot’s poetry over the works of well-known writers. In an experiment, researchers asked a group of participants to read and rate poems on 14 qualities, ranging from rhythm (韵律) to originality. The participants were given a mix of poems written by humans and by AI, and the scientists didn’t share anything about the poems’ authorship. The team uncovered a surprise: The participants who didn’t know anything about the poems’ origins gave higher ratings, on average, to those written by the chatbot. Why do readers seem to prefer AI-generated poetry? It’s not entirely clear, but part of guess is that they are relatively straightforward and simple to comprehend. Understanding poems written by humans requires deep, critical thinking — and that’s a big part of poetry’s appeal. But modern readers don’t seem to want to do this labor, preferring texts that give them “instant answers”. The study’s findings seem to confirm (证实) some fears about AI, which is that they’ll one day replace human artists and put them out of work. But Dorothea Lasky, the only living poet whose writings were included in the experiments, says it’s not necessarily a bad thing that readers enjoyed the AI-generated poems. “Poetry will always be necessary,” Lasky tells the Washington Post. “If these people in the study read AI poems and liked that poem better than a human-generated poem, then that, to me, is beautiful. They had a good experience with a poem, and I don’t care who wrote it. I feel there is room for all poets — even robot poets.” 12. What is the main idea of paragraph 1? A. AI is a player on the world stage. B. AI performs well in poetry writing. C. AI is so playful that it fools the readers. D. AI works well together with all humans. 13. What were participants asked to do with the given poems in the experiment? A. Identify their authors. B. Discuss their meanings. C. Grade them from different aspects. D. Compare them with their own poems. 14. What is a feature of AI-generated poems according to paragraph 3? A. They promote critical thinking. B. They widen readers’ views. C. They require immediate feedback. D. They are easy to understand. 15. What’s Lasky’s attitude towards AI-generated poems? A. Doubtful. B. Welcoming. C. Passionate. D. Indifferent. 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。 The fear of learning is a common problem that many students face on their educational journey. Whether it’s the fear of failure or simply lacking confidence, this fear can hold you back from reaching your full potential. ___16___ Here are the steps to overcome the fear of learning in education. Before you can conquer your fear, it’s essential to understand the cause of the fear. ___17___ Is it a fear of failure, perfectionism or feeling overwhelmed by the subject matter? By finding out the root cause, you can better address and overcome it. ___18___ Shift your perspective from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset. Understand that intelligence and abilities are not fixed but can be developed through efforts. Adopting a growth mindset allows you to approach learning with optimism. Curiosity is the fuel that drives learning. Maintain a sense of wonder and curiosity about the world around you. ___19___ When you approach learning with curiosity, it becomes less about fear and more about discovery and growth. Ultimately, the best way to overcome the fear of learning is to take action. Use an effective approach to learning by tackling challenges head-on. ___20___ And each mistake is an opportunity to learn and grow. By taking consistent action, you’ll increase motivation and build confidence. A. But with some efforts, you can overcome the fear. B. Every small step you take brings you closer to your goals. C. The fear of learning is a natural part of the educational journey. D. Break down your learning goals into smaller, manageable ones. E. Ask questions, seek out new experiences and explore diverse perspectives. F. Take some time to reflect on what specifically leads to your fear of learning. G. To overcome the fear of learning, it’s crucial to change your thinking pattern. 第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Whenever our teachers or parents asked about our hobbies at childhood, my friends and I would always express our love for reading. However, with the development of high technology, our lives are gradually ____21____ by electronic screens of all sizes. They attract our attention like magnets (磁铁) and gradually ____22____ us from the world of books. There was a time when I felt like my life went downhill, and with increased ____23____ from school, physical tiredness and emotional burdens (负担), I had to watch short ____24____ to distract (分散) myself from those troubles. This situation changed when one day I ____25____ a book called The Grapes of Wrath by a US writer. When I opened the cover and started reading, I felt like being hit ____26____ on my head. The wonderful story and beautiful writing attracted me. Although the characters in the book face ____27____ survival challenges, they still try to live in hard times and struggle for their dreams. This ____28____ spirit deeply inspired me, allowing me to gradually ____29____ my confidence in the future. Now I carry this book either at the dining table or during school breaks. As a student who has a (n) ____30____ of making films, this book also gave me creative ____31____. The historical scenes described in the book and the deep human nature ____32____ within opened a door to the hall of art for me, allowing me to understand that reading can not only ____33____ the spirit, but also cause creativity. Why should we choose to ignore (忽视) such ____34____ like this book? Finally, I would like to appeal to my peers to protect our eyes and minds, and make ____35____ choices between books and screens. 21. A. described B. filled C. limited D. examined 22. A. protect B. delight C. distance D. free 23. A. honor B. danger C. sorrow D. pressure 24. A. videos B. notices C. emails D. plans 25. A. put away B. came across C. handed out D. complained about 26. A. hard B. still C. ever D. early 27. A. acceptable B. strange C. severe D. ordinary 28. A. false B. disappointing C. romantic D. positive 29. A. repeat B. reset C. regain D. review 30. A. request B. instruction C. fortune D. dream 31. A. inspiration B. identity C. attention D. invitation 32. A. refused B. shown C. questioned D. damaged 33. A. replace B. comfort C. end D. gather 34. A. lessons B. pains C. promises D. treasures 35. A. wise B. informal C. casual D. slow 第二节(共10小题; 每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Though far apart in ___36___ (distant) and culture, China and Ireland share surprising bonds, from strong communities abroad to their shared enthusiasm for food, drink, and the arts. Among these, music stands out as ___37___ unique bond, with Irish music ___38___ (hold) a particular appeal in China. Part of this cultural link is Li Yan, a 65-year-old Beijing native ___39___ now lives in London. Playing the bodhran, a traditional Irish drum, he has become a vital part of the Irish music scene. Li, originally a poet, ___40___ (draw) by the storytelling and rhythms of Irish music, even astonishes audiences by singing Gaelic songs in Chinese. The connection ___41___ Irish and Chinese music is long-standing. In the 1980s, The Chieftains, a celebrated Irish group, ___42___ (perform) in China, introducing millions to Irish music. Their collaboration with Chinese musicians symbolized the harmony of both cultures. Riverdance, a world-famous Irish dance show, which brought Irish culture to China, is equally ___43___ (remark). ___44___ strongly appeal to people is that Irish music shares its traditions with China, such as drumming and poetry. “Music is borderless,” says Li, whose journey illustrates that art has the power_____45_____ (bond) people from different worlds together. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 上周五你校组织学生参观了自然灾害博物馆(Natural Disaster Museum)，请你用英文为校微信公众号写一篇新闻报道介绍该活动，内容包括： 1.活动目的； 2.活动内容； 3.活动感想。 注意： 1. 写作词汇80词左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Sarah and Mia’s friendship blossomed the moment they met each other in the school art club. Their friendship was a beautiful combination of creativity and understanding. They spent countless hours together, painting, drawing, and sharing their dreams of becoming famous artists one day. However, a school-wide art exhibition (展览) was approaching, threatening to put their friendship to a tough test. This exhibition was no ordinary event. It was a grand showcase, and the winning artworks would be exhibited at the well-known local art gallery for an entire month. Given their extraordinary talent, both Sarah and Mia were determined to win. As the preparations for the exhibition began, they started to drift apart (渐行渐远). Sarah began to notice that Mia was becoming increasingly secretive. Mia would lock herself in her room for hours on end, leaving Sarah in the dark about her creative process. Whenever Sarah asked to see her work in progress, Mia would find an excuse to refuse. This behavior left Sarah feeling deeply hurt. She had always been an open book with Mia, sharing every sketch, every raw idea, believing that their friendship was based on trust and openness. On the day of handing in the artworks, the tension reached its peak (顶峰). Sarah met Mia in the art room. “Why have you been acting so strange? We used to share everything, but now you’re shutting me out!” Sarah exclaimed, her voice filled with hurt. Mia looked away, avoiding Sarah’s eyes. “I just ... I want to win this so badly. I thought if I worked alone, I’d have a better chance, ” she mumbled. Just then, the art teacher walked in, ready to collect the artworks, and the situation seemed tenser than ever. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The art teacher, sensing the thick tension, asked them to step into her office. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As they worked side by side, Sarah felt comfort and joy welling up inside her. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$