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铁人中学2023级高二下学期期中考试 英语试题 试题说明：1、本试题满分150分，答题时间120分钟。 2、请将答案填写在答题卡上，考试结束后只交答题卡。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a doctor’s office. B. In a drug store. C. In an insurance company. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Hello, I picked up a cold. I have a runny nose and I’ve been sneezing all morning. M: Based on your description, I recommend this Chinese medicine. W: Okay, can I use my medical insurance card here? M: Certainly. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the speakers probably do next? A. Eat hot pot. B. Make potato chips. C. Clean up the table. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: The hot pot is so delicious. I’m stuffed. I can’t take another bite. W: I feel the same way. Oh, the slices of potatoes are still in the kitchen. M: How about making potato chips tomorrow? W: Okay, I’ll go and get the trash can. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When was Maria supposed to submit her paper? A. By November 1st. B. By November 8th. C. By November 15th. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: Hello professor Smith, this is Maria Green from writing 39B. I am wondering if I can hand in my paper on November eighth, a week after the due date. I asked for leave because of my mother’s illness. M: I’m sorry to hear that, Maria. Surely you can. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Who is the woman probably talking to? A. A TV presenter. B. A sales representative. C. A fashion designer. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: Welcome to our showcase. We represent smart Tech company. We have first rate designers, so we believe our products will blow your mind. W: Wow, these smart robots look really good. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What quality of an editor is valued most by the speakers? A. Logical thinking. B. Creativity. C. Carefulness. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: Have you read the new editor’s article? W: Yes, it’s logically structured, but I didn’t see any original ideas in it and there are too many spelling mistakes. M: Given the spelling mistakes, I don’t think he would become a good editor. W: I couldn’t agree more. 第二节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. Where are probably the speakers? A. In a food street. B. In a restaurant. C. At home. 7. What kind of food interests the woman most? A. European food. B. Asian food. C. African food. 【答案】6. A 7. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Wow, it seems like we’re at a food festival. M: You’re right, the smells are incredible and the stands extend for miles. How shall we choose? W: I have no idea. If my stomach were big enough, I would try food from each and every one. M: What kind of food do you fancy, African, European or Asian? W: I'm always in the mood for Italian food. To be more specific, I go mad for pasta and pizza. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. How will the boy go to Mark’s house? A. By subway. B. By bus. C. By car. 9. What is the woman going to do next? A. Go to work. B. Note down an address. C. Do the washing-up. 【答案】8. C 9. C 【解析】 【原文】M: Mom, can I go to Mark’s place today? W: Of course honey. Do you need me to give you a ride? Or are you going there by bus or by subway? M: It would be great if you could drive me there. His address is 59 Penny Avenue. W: Ah, I pass that avenue every morning when I go to work. M: Wonderful. Should I get ready to go now? W: Maybe in five minutes. I need to do the dishes first. Oh, can you grab the car key for me? M: Sure. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. How did the woman feel before she entered the new cafe? A. Pleased. B. Uncertain. C. Eager. 11. Which aspect of the cafe gives the woman the most satisfaction? A. The service. B. The decoration. C. The food and drink. 12. What kind of coffee does the woman like best? A. Dirty coffee. B. Espresso. C. Latte. 13. What is the man likely to talk about next? A. An old cafe in Paris. B The hottest cafe in Shanghai. C. His favorite coffee in Bangkok. 【答案】10. B 11. B 12. A 13. B 【解析】 【原文】M: Lily, can you tell me something about the cafe you’ve recently visited? W: It’s a new cafe in Paris, so I was not really too sure about what to expect there. But when I arrived there, I was genuinely surprised as the friendly management there was eagerly awaiting to greet me. M: That sounds impressive. How about its decoration? W: The tables were nicely shaped and covered with beautiful cream tablecloths. Every table maintained a safe distance from each other to offer customers a sense of privacy. The flower vases on the tables added to the elegance of the café even more. I must say, there wasn’t a single thing that I could find to complain about its impressive decoration. M: That’s awesome. How about the food and drink there? W: Most of them were appetizing. I used to be a diehard latte drinker. Since then, I’ve fallen in love with dirty coffee, which is not as bitter as espresso. Do you have any favorite cafes? M: My visit to cafe Di Yum in Bangkok was a wonderful experience. W: Well, which cafe do you think is the most popular here in Shanghai? M: Let me see. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. What are the speakers mainly discussing at first? A. A new song. B. A new musical genius. C Their favorite types of music. 15. What is the woman’s opinion about the music created by AI? A. Its music styles are truly unique. B. It’s pleasing and easily remembered. C. The advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. 16. What does the woman agree with the man on? A. AI can introduce new combinations. B. AI might replace human musicians. C. AI lacks real human emotions. 17. How does the woman think AI can help musicians? A. By encouraging their creativity. B. By doing some tiring and repetitive work. C. By giving them pressure to create something better. 【答案】14. A 15. B 16. C 17. A 【解析】 【原文】M: How do you like this new song? Does it sound pleasant? W: Wait, I’ve never heard the song before. Has a new musical genius emerged without our knowledge? M: Actually, it wasn’t made by a human, but by a machine. Have you heard about this new trend in music, AI generated music. It’s fascinating, but also a bit unnerving. W: Yeah, I’ve heard about it. AI can create music that is surprisingly attractive and easy to remember, but it does come with its pros and cons. M: That’s absolutely right. The convenience of AI composing music is undeniable. It’s quick and efficient and can produce music in various styles, but doesn’t it lack the soul and emotion that human musicians bring to their compositions? W: That’s a valid point. AI lacks the emotional depth and personal experiences that human musicians draw upon. M: But what about originality? It seems AI might just imitate existing styles rather than creating something truly unique. W: That’s true. AI can be somewhat derivative, often based on a database of existing music. On the bright side, it can introduce new combinations that humans might not have thought of. M: What about job displacement in the music industry? Isn’t there a risk that AI might replace human musicians? W: I don’t think so. AI can be a valuable tool for musicians, helping them experiment and enhance their creativity. It’s all about finding the right balance between humans and AI. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 18. What will the weather probably be like on Tuesday? A. Rainy. B. Windy. C. Cloudless. 19. What is the temperature difference between day and night on Thursday? A. 10℃. B. 9℃. C. 8℃. 20. When are people advised to enjoy outdoor activities? A. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday. B. On Monday, Thursday and Saturday. C. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 【答案】18. A 19. C 20. B 【解析】 【原文】M: Good morning, folks. Here is the Toronto weather report. I’m your weatherman Bob Thomas. Today is Monday. We can expect a sunny day with temperatures hovering around 23 degrees Celsius. It’s a perfect day for outdoor activities. On Tuesday, clouds will begin to roll in with a 90% chance of showers. You’d better bring an umbrella if you want to get out and about. On Wednesday, the city will experience light rain in the early morning, clearing up by noon. The temperature will hit a high of 21 degrees Celsius and drop to a low of 13 degrees Celsius by nighttime. On Thursday, the sun will disappear behind the clouds. Temperatures will range between 20 degrees Celsius during the day, and 12 degrees Celsius at night. It would be a pleasant day for a walk in the park. We can expect showers throughout Friday. So, keep your raincoat handy. Saturday will be partly sunny with a high of 25 degrees Celsius and a low of 16 degrees Celsius. It’ll be a great day for those outdoor weekend plans. On the last day of the week, daytime temperatures will soar to 27 degrees Celsius. And nighttime temperatures will cool off to around 17 degrees Celsius. That’s the weather forecast for the whole week. Enjoy your week. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Power of Public Speaking has partnered with ASI Innovation Labs to integrate artificial intelligence into the Pops Classroom platform for improving public speaking skills. The first project is the Pops Advisor which provides an automatic evaluation of students’ video presentations with visual feedback. The Advisor offers on-demand comments to students practicing public speaking from anywhere.This flexibility benefits instructors, who can be as hands-on or hands-off during practice. While students can operate autonomously with the tool, instructors can also choose to keep track of students’ progress. Criteria Using machine learning models, the Pops Advisor analyzes the following criteria: Delivery Introduction Body Conclusion Vocal Style Vocal Quality Vocal Filler Eye Contact Body Language Credibility Attention Central Idea Preview Connective Support Language Connective Credibility Organization Signaling Ending Summary Memorable Ending Credibility Feedback The presenter receives feedback on the above four categories. And this feedback is given in the following formats: • Recommendations To provide presenters with valuable feedback for the next practice, recommendations focus on specific aspects needing improvement. For instance, the recommendation can be “Your message is clear, but be sure you are grabbing your audience’s attention in your introduction to ensure they are listening.” • Speech Metrics (指标) Useful speech metrics serve as quantitative descriptors on several aspects of the presentation including number of words, total presentation time, speaking rate and vocal fillers percentage. Pops Advisor can be used in any classroom setting where students are presenting, particularly in the Basic Public Speaking Course. When you are considering what can be achieved by your students toward skill development in a single school semester, Advisor increases the overall development. 21. What is the Pops Advisor? A. A voice assistant. B. A video player. C. A time tracker. D. An evaluation tool. 22. Which of the following categories provides feedback on facial expressions? A. Delivery. B. Introduction. C. Body. D. Conclusion. 23. Who is the text intended for? A. Lab technicians. B. Public speech instructors. C. Foreign language learners. D. Artificial Intelligence engineers. 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文，文章主要介绍了一款可以自动评估学生的视频演示，并提供视觉反馈的工具Pops Advisor。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The first project is the Pops Advisor which provides an automatic evaluation of students’ video presentations with visual feedback.(第一个项目是Pops Advisor，它可以自动评估学生的视频演示，并提供视觉反馈。)”以及第二段“While students can operate autonomously with the tool, instructors can also choose to keep track of students’ progress.(学生可以使用该工具自主操作，教师也可以选择跟踪学生的进度。)”可知，Pops Advisor是一款评估工具，故选D项。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Criteria部分Delivery中的“Body Language(肢体语言)”可知Delivery这一项提供面部表情反馈，故选A项。 【23题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段“The Advisor offers on-demand comments to students practicing public speaking from anywhere. This flexibility benefits instructors, who can be as hands-on or hands-off during practice. While students can operate autonomously with the tool, instructors can also choose to keep track of students’ progress.(The Advisor为在任何地方练习公共演讲的学生提供按需评论。这种灵活性有利于教师，他们可以在练习中亲力亲为或放手不管。学生可以使用该工具自主操作，教师也可以选择跟踪学生的进度。)”以及最后一段“Pops Advisor can be used in any classroom setting where students are presenting, particularly in the Basic Public Speaking Course.(Pops Advisor可以在任何学生演讲的课堂环境中使用，特别是在基础公共演讲课程中。)”可推知本文是针对公共演讲讲师的，故选B项。 B A friend recently treated me to a preview of her planned trip to Italy. After making tea for me, she laid out the itinerary (行程) in military order — the Colosseum, the Sistine Chapel, Pompeii, Venice, the Appian Way, etc. By the time she was done I was worn out, and I hadn’t even set foot outside the house. I do wish her an enjoyable journey. It’s just that my method of travel is very different. The extent of my planning is generally to identify a destination and then go there, casting fortune to the wind. This may not be for everybody, but jumping into the unknown, for me, has proven its fair share of benefits. The examples are legion. There was Greenland, where I wound up in a small settlement without a place to stay. The locals took me in, and I had the pleasure of eating supper with three generations of an Inuit family while they entertained me with fantastic stories one would not find in any guidebook. A few years back, driving through Iceland on a windswept day, I noticed an older woman sitting by herself at a picnic table by a waterfall. I stopped, approached her, and asked if I could sit with her. She turned out to be a fountain of knowledge about the area, which we had all to ourselves, without a tourist in sight. And there are more stories like that. For me, travel reflects the way I perceive my own environment here in Maine, the US. Once winter comes to an end and the ice clears from the waterways, I seek out a pond, lake, or river previously unknown to me. That’s where I set my boat, and I begin to paddle (划船) with my eyes and ears open, anticipating the hidden surprises. I’m able to relate to something British explorer Richard Burton once said: “The gladdest moment in human life, methinks, is a departure into unknown lands.” 24. What made the author worn out? A. A military order. B. His recent trip to Italy. C. His friend’s highly detailed plan. D. The complicated way of making tea. 25. What does the underlined word “legion“ in paragraph 3 mean? A. Numerous. B. Appropriate. C. Shocking. D. Welcome. 26. How did the author probably feel sitting with the older woman? A. Anxious and helpless B. Proud and ambitious. C. Scared and confused. D. Curious and grateful. 27. What is stressed in the last paragraph? A. The influence of Richard Burton. B. The environment in Maine, the US. C. The author’s appreciation of lands. D. The author’s desire for the unknown. 【答案】24. C 25. A 26. D 27. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章通过作者朋友详细的意大利旅行计划和作者自己随性的旅行方式之间的对比，强调了作者对未知探索的热爱和旅行中意外收获的珍视。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“After making tea for me, she laid out the itinerary (行程) in military order — the Colosseum, the Sistine Chapel, Pompeii, Venice, the Appian Way, etc. By the time she was done I was worn out, and I hadn’t even set foot outside the house. (她为我泡好茶后，像军事命令一样列出了行程 —— 斗兽场、西斯廷教堂、庞贝古城、威尼斯、阿庇亚大道等等。等她说完的时候，我已经筋疲力尽了，而我甚至还没踏出过家门一步)”可知，作者筋疲力尽是因为朋友详细的意大利旅行计划。故选C项。 【25题详解】 词义猜测题。根据划线词后文“There was Greenland, where I wound up in a small settlement without a place to stay. The locals took me in, and I had the pleasure of eating supper with three generations of an Inuit family while they entertained me with fantastic stories one would not find in any guidebook. (有一次在格陵兰岛，我最终来到了一个没有住处的小定居点。当地人收留了我，我很高兴能和因纽特家庭的三代人一起吃晚饭，他们给我讲了一些在任何旅游指南中都找不到的精彩故事)”以及下文作者在冰岛的经历可知，作者有很多这样旅行中意外收获的故事，由此可推知，划线词所在句意为“这样的例子数不胜数”，legion意为“大量的，众多的”。故选A项。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“I stopped, approached her, and asked if I could sit with her. She turned out to be a fountain of knowledge about the area, which we had all to ourselves, without a tourist in sight. (我停下脚步，走近她，问她是否可以和她坐在一起。结果发现她对这个地区了如指掌，而且这里只有我们两个人，连一个游客都看不到)”可推知，作者和这位老妇人坐在一起时，可能感到好奇和感激，因为从她那里学到了很多关于这个地区的知识。故选D项。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Once winter comes to an end and the ice clears from the waterways, I seek out a pond, lake, or river previously unknown to me. That’s where I set my boat, and I begin to paddle (划船) with my eyes and ears open, anticipating the hidden surprises. I’m able to relate to something British explorer Richard Burton once said: “The gladdest moment in human life, methinks, is a departure into unknown lands.” (一旦冬天结束，水道上的冰融化，我就会去寻找一个我以前不知道的池塘、湖泊或河流。那就是我放船的地方，我开始睁大眼睛、竖起耳朵划船，期待着隐藏的惊喜。我能理解英国探险家理查德·伯顿曾经说过的一句话：“我认为，人生中最快乐的时刻，就是踏上未知的土地。”)”可推知，最后一段强调了作者对未知的渴望。故选D项。 C When someone sets out to improve their health, they usually take a familiar path: starting a healthy diet, adopting a new workout plan, getting better sleep, or drinking more water. Each of these behaviors is important, of course, but they all focus on physical health and a growing body of research suggests that social health is just as, if not more, important to overall well-being. A recent study found that the strength of a person’s social circle -- as measured by cell phone activity -- was a better predictor of self-reported stress, happiness and well-being levels than fitness tracker data on physical activity, heart rate and sleep. That finding suggests that the “quantified self” presented by endless amounts of health data doesn’t tell the whole story, says study co-author Nitesh Chawla. “There’s a qualified self, which is who I am, what my activities, my social network, my lifestyle, and my enjoyment are. All of these aspects are not reflected in any of these measurements,” Chawla says. “And they are strong determinants of my well-being.” A 2019 study set out to determine what’s driving those high rates of loneliness and found that social media, when used so much that it occupied face-to-face quality time, was tied to greater loneliness. Gender and income didn’t seem to have a strong effect, but loneliness tended to decrease with age, perhaps because of the wisdom and perspective afforded by years of life lived, says Dr. Stuart Lustig, one of the report’s authors. Lustig emphasizes that we should use technology “to seek out meaningful connections and people that you are able to keep in your social sphere (范围). It’s easy enough to find groups such as Meetups, which regularly organize offline gatherings, providing members with opportunities to interact, share, and participate in various activities in real life. Or through social media, you can find places to go where you’ll find folks doing what you want to do.” That advice is particularly important for young people, he says, for whom heavy social media use is common. Finally, Lustig stresses that even small social changes can have a large impact. Striking up post-meeting conversations with co-workers, or even engaging in micro-interactions with strangers, can make your social life feel more rewarding. 28. What is the author’s purpose in writing paragraph 1? A. To show social health is ignored by some people. B. To show social people like to do workouts with others. C. To prove many people tend to follow suit to improve their health. D. To prove more and more people have benefited from physical exercise. 29. What do we learn about fitness tracker data according to paragraph 2? A. They are out of date. B. They are not scientific. C. They can help realize the “qualified self”. D. They cannot reflect one’s overall health. 30. What did the 2019 study find? A. Females feel happy more easily than males. B. Old people felt lonelier than young people. C. The overuse of social media could lead to loneliness. D. Income had a great influence on people’s well-being. 31. What advice does Dr. Stuart Lustig give? A. Avoiding talking to strangers. B. Using social media as little as possible. C. Using technology for meaningful interactions. D. Spending more time with like-minded young people. 【答案】28. A 29. D 30. C 31. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了社会健康与身体健康同等重要。 【28题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句“Each of these behaviors is important, of course, but they all focus on physical health and a growing body of research suggests that social health is just as, if not more, important to overall well-being.”（当然，这些行为都很重要，但它们都关注身体健康，越来越多的研究表明，社会健康对整体健康同样重要，如果不是更重要的话。）可知，人们更多地关注身体健康，没有意识到社会健康的重要性。故选A项。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“A recent study found that the strength of a person’s social circle -- as measured by cell phone activity -- was a better predictor of self-reported stress, happiness and well-being levels than fitness tracker data on physical activity, heart rate and sleep. That finding suggests that the “quantified self” presented by endless amounts of health data doesn’t tell the whole story, says study co-author Nitesh Chawla.”（最近的一项研究发现，一个人的社交圈的强度——通过手机活动来衡量——比健身追踪器的体力活动、心率和睡眠数据更能预测自我报告的压力、幸福和幸福水平。该研究的合著者Nitesh Chawla说，这一发现表明，由无数健康数据呈现的“量化自我”并不能说明问题的全部。）可知，健身追踪器数据并不能全面地反映健康问题。故选D项。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段第一句“A 2019 study set out to determine what’s driving those high rates of loneliness and found that social media, when used so much that it occupied face-to-face quality time, was tied to greater loneliness.”（2019年的一项研究旨在确定是什么导致了如此高的孤独感，并发现社交媒体使用过多，占用了面对面的高质量时间，与更大的孤独感有关。）说明过度使用社交媒体可能会导致孤独。故选C项。 【31题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段第一句“Lustig emphasizes that we should use technology “to seek out meaningful connections and people that you are able to keep in your social sphere”（Lustig强调，我们应该利用科技“寻找有意义的联系，以及在你的社交圈子里能够保持联系的人。）可知，Dr. Stuart Lustig认为我们应该利用科技进行有意义的互动。故选C项。 D Bison, a crucial species, once nearly extinct, were reintroduced to Europe. A new study by researchers from Yale University and Memorial University of Newfoundland has found that a herd of 170 bison being reintroduced to the Tarcu mountains of Romania could help store carbon dioxide emissions equal to removing at least 43,000 gas-powered cars from the United States’ roads for one year. “Most previous studies of carbon models do not consider animal-mediated (动物调节的) effects, focusing instead on carbon exchanges among plants, microbes, and the atmosphere. Yet, a growing body of evidence from diverse ecosystems points to universal animal effects on ecosystem carbon cycling and shows that ignoring them could lead to misunderstanding of an ecosystem’s carbon cycle,” the study said. “Bison influence grassland and forest ecosystems by feeding on growing grass equally, recycling nutrition to fertilize the soil, spreading seeds to enrich the ecosystem, and compacting (压实) the soil to prevent stored carbon from being released,” said Professor Oswald Schmitz, lead author of the study and a professor of population and community ecology at Yale University.” These creatures evolved for millions of years, and their removal, especially where grasslands have been ploughed (犁) up, has led to the release of vast amounts of carbon. Restoring these ecosystems can bring back balance, and rewilded bison are some of the climate heroes that can help achieve this,” Schmitz added. The bison’s return helps to maintain the ecosystem and inspire Eco-business and tourism centered around rewilding. Furthermore, it opens up a whole new series of options for climate policymakers around the world. Until now, nature protection and restoration has largely been treated as a challenge that we need to face alongside the climate emergency. This research shows we can address both challenges: we can bring back nature through rewilding and this will draw down vast amounts of carbon, helping to stabilize the global climate. 32. What can be inferred from paragraph 1 and 2? A. Previous studies concentrated on animal effects on carbon cycling. B. Only plants, microbes, and the atmosphere participate in carbon exchanges. C. The purpose of reintroducing bison is to remove gas-powered cars from roads. D. The reintroduction of bison contributes to cutting down carbon dioxide emissions. 33. What does Professor Oswald Schmitz probably agree with? A. The primary role of bison is a tourist attraction. B. Bison promote biodiversity by eating growing grass evenly. C. Bison pack down the soil to keep stored carbon from escaping. D. Bison maintain ecosystem balance by managing invasive plant species. 34. What is the author’s attitude towards rewilded bison? A. Unclear. B. Doubtful. C. Indifferent. D. Supportive. 35. What is the best title for the passage? A. Bison Return: Boosts Carbon Storage B. Grassland Recovery: The Role of Wildlife C. A New Study: Ecosystem Diversity Boost D. European Grasslands: A New Bison Habitat 【答案】32. D 33. C 34. D 35. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。耶鲁大学研究发现，重新引入罗马尼亚的野牛群有助于储存二氧化碳，调节生态碳循环，为气候治理提供新路径。 【32题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“A new study by researchers from Yale University and Memorial University of Newfoundland has found that a herd of 170 bison being reintroduced to the Tarcu mountains of Romania could help store carbon dioxide emissions equal to removing at least 43,000 gas-powered cars from the United States’ roads for one year.(耶鲁大学和纽芬兰纪念大学的研究人员进行的一项新研究发现，将170头野牛重新引入罗马尼亚塔尔库山脉可以帮助储存二氧化碳排放量，相当于在一年内从美国道路上减少至少43000辆燃气汽车。)”及第二段“Yet, a growing body of evidence from diverse ecosystems points to universal animal effects on ecosystem carbon cycling and shows that ignoring them could lead to misunderstanding of an ecosystem’s carbon cycle,(然而，来自不同生态系统的越来越多的证据表明，动物对生态系统碳循环的普遍影响，并表明忽视这些影响可能会导致对生态系统的碳循环的误解，)”可推断，重新引入野牛有助于减少碳排放。故选D项。 【33题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Bison influence grassland and forest ecosystems by feeding on growing grass equally, recycling nutrition to fertilize the soil, spreading seeds to enrich the ecosystem, and compacting (压实) the soil to prevent stored carbon from being released,(野牛通过平等地以生长中的草为食、回收营养以施肥、传播种子以丰富生态系统、压实土壤以防止储存的碳释放来影响草原和森林生态系统，)”可知，Schmitz教授认为野牛通过压实土壤阻止碳逃逸。故选C项。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章强调野牛对碳储存、生态平衡的积极作用，如第三段“rewilded bison are some of the climate heroes(重新野化的野牛是气候英雄)”及第四段“opens up new options for climate policymakers(为气候政策制定者开辟新选择)”，均体现作者对野牛重新引入持支持态度。故选D项。 35题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，全文围绕“野牛重新引入”展开，核心论点是其通过调节生态系统增强碳储存能力。所以A项Bison Return: Boosts Carbon Storage(野牛回归：增加碳储存)精准概括主题，适合用作标题。故选A项。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 When something goes wrong at work, it’s normal to take that negative experience to heart and hold onto it for the rest of the day. That tendency is a product of how our brains are wired, and it exposes us to extra, unneeded stress. ____36____ Although it can be difficult, it’s possible to change our negative experiences, let go of negativity, and focus on the good. Here are three strategies that will help you train your mind to focus more on the positive. Practice “gain framing”. ____37____ When you describe a glass as half-full, that’s what Alison Ledgerwood, a social psychologist at UC Davis, calls a gain frame, because you are focusing on what’s been gained. On the other side, seeing the glass as half-empty is a loss frame. By using “gain framing” to describe your experiences to others, you will start to see the positive in any given situation. ___38___ While it’s easy to assume that venting (发泄) will help remove your negative emotions, focusing on something happy that happened recently can make your brain switch directions, which is eventually more helpful. ___39___ Of course, it may feel difficult at the beginning. Therapists (治疗师) widely recommend journaling to their patients. Devoting the effort to writing down happy things actively engages your brain in positivity. Think outside the box. Basically, the way we react at the moment can make a significant difference in how we think about a situation later. Instead of reacting angrily to someone who has annoyed you, try forgiving them. ____40____ By responding this way, you can engage in spreading the positive to others. A. Just put pen to paper. B. Acknowledge one good thing. C. However, it doesn’t have to be like this. D. Discussing goals with your friends helps you stay motivated. E. If your waiter at a cafe mixes up your order, leave a nice tip anyway. F. Keep a journal to note down the lessons learned from daily experiences. G. The way you recall your own experiences can change the way you see them. 【答案】36. C 37. G 38. B 39. A 40. E 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍三种训练思维更多关注积极面的策略，即练习“获得框架”、认可一件好事、跳出常规思考。 【36题详解】 由上文“When something goes wrong at work, it’s normal to take that negative experience to heart and hold onto it for the rest of the day. That tendency is a product of how our brains are wired, and it exposes us to extra, unneeded stress.(当工作中出现问题时，把这种负面经历放在心上并在一天中都耿耿于怀是很正常的。这种倾向是我们大脑构造的产物，它让我们承受额外的、不必要的压力。)”可知，上文描述了工作中出现问题时人们通常会有不好的情绪体验。空格后“Although it can be difficult, it’s possible to change our negative experiences, let go of negativity, and focus on the good.(尽管这可能很困难，但改变我们的负面经历、放下消极情绪并关注积极的方面是可能的。)”话锋一转，提到可以改变负面经历。C项However, it doesn’t have to be like this.(然而，事情不一定非得是这样。)中的However表示转折，选项中it doesn’t have to be like this与前文形成转折关系，同时引出后文关于改变负面经历的内容，有承上启下的作用。故选C项。 【37题详解】 由下文“When you describe a glass as half-full, that’s what Alison Ledgerwood, a social psychologist at UC Davis, calls a gain frame, because you are focusing on what’s been gained. On the other side, seeing the glass as half-empty is a loss frame. By using ‘gain framing’ to describe your experiences to others, you will start to see the positive in any given situation.(当你把一个杯子描述为半满时，加州大学戴维斯分校的社会心理学家艾莉森・莱杰伍德称之为‘获得框架’，因为你关注的是所获得的东西。另一方面，把杯子看成半空的则是‘损失框架’。通过使用‘获得框架’向他人描述你的经历，你将开始在任何特定情况下看到积极的一面。)”可知，下文主要讲的是描述经历的方式会影响看待事物的角度。G项The way you recall your own experiences can change the way you see them.(你回忆自己经历的方式可以改变你看待它们的方式。)符合此处语境，引出下文关于“获得框架”和“损失框架”对看待事物影响的内容，选项中The way you recall your own experiences对应下文描述杯子半满或半空的例子，选项中change the way you see them对应看到积极或消极的一面。故选G项。 【38题详解】 由下文“While it’s easy to assume that venting (发泄) will help remove your negative emotions, focusing on something happy that happened recently can make your brain switch directions, which is eventually more helpful.(虽然人们很容易认为发泄有助于消除负面情绪，但关注最近发生的一些快乐的事情可以让你的大脑转换方向，这最终会更有帮助。)”可知，该段主要讲的是关注快乐的事情的作用。B项Acknowledge one good thing.(认可一件好的事情。)能概括该段主旨，one good thing对应下文something happy。故选B项。 【39题详解】 由下文“Therapists (治疗师) widely recommend journaling to their patients. Devoting the effort to writing down happy things actively engages your brain in positivity.(治疗师广泛向他们的病人推荐写日记。努力写下快乐的事情会让你的大脑积极地投入到积极情绪中。)”可知，下文提到了写日记记录快乐事情的做法。A项Just put pen to paper.(只要动笔写下来就行。)符合此处语境，引出下文关于写日记的内容，选项中put pen to paper与下文中journaling 和writing down相呼应。故选A项。 【40题详解】 由上文“Basically, the way we react at the moment can make a significant difference in how we think about a situation later. Instead of reacting angrily to someone who has annoyed you, try forgiving them.(基本上，我们当下的反应方式会对我们之后对一种情况的看法产生重大影响。与其对惹恼你的人生气，不如试着原谅他们。)”可知，上文讲的是面对让自己生气的人要选择原谅。空格处应举例说明这种做法，E项If your waiter at a cafe mixes up your order, leave a nice tip anyway.(如果咖啡馆的服务员弄错了你的订单，无论如何还是给一笔不错的小费。)符合此处语境，是对上文try forgiving them的举例，体现了用积极的方式回应让自己不满意的情况。故选E项。 第三部分 语言知识运用（共三节，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 The sun was preparing to rest for the evening. Saying goodbye to the clan (氏族), I headed back to camp. I looked forward to setting my ___41___ aside for an evening to reflect on my time in Ethiopia. I wasn’t long headed home when I heard a ___42___ behind me. “Photo, photo, photo.” A young Surma boy about 7 or 8 years old followed closely at my ___43___. I breathed a tired sigh. I hoped he would find someone else to ___44___ his photograph, but he kept following me. He managed to catch my eye. With eyes ___45___ open, full of hope, he asked me again with ___46___ on his face, “Photo?” As I looked at him, half interested, an idea for a composition ___47___ into my mind. I prepared to take the photograph, but his energy suddenly shifted from eagerness to shyness to fear. No matter what I told him to do — how to stand, how to ___48___ — I just couldn’t get the shot. Struck by ___49___, I gave up. The boy looked alone and awkward. He’d wanted his photograph taken, but now he’d gone camera ____50____. To cheer him, others in his clan gathered around, clapping loudly. ____51____, the boy’s face immediately broke into a smile. I intuitively took a few shots of the moment. That photograph turned out to be better than the ____52____ I’d imagined. Reflecting on my experience with the Surma boy, I realized I had been ____53____ in my own ideas and wants. When I agreed to take the shot, I was looking for a ____54____ end result for myself. But all the boy had really wanted was to be seen for a moment. That was the moment that needed to be ____55____. 41. A. camera B. budget C. essay D. flame 42. A. quarrel B. voice C. scream D. whistle 43. A. joints B. fingertips C. cheeks D. heels 44. A. blow B. print C. shoot D. see 45. A. wide B. largely C. straight D. barely 46. A. integrity B. resistance C. tolerance D. expectations 47. A. knocked B. spared C. flashed D. raised 48. A. pose B. stare C. pretend D. cover 49. A. shame B. tiredness C. convention D. frustration 50. A. curious B. shy C. blind D. sensible 51. A. In panic B. In short C. In response D. In comparison 52. A. guidance B. potential C. technique D. composition 53. A. told off B. kicked off C. caught up D. picked up 54. A. reasonable B. particular C. successful D. cooperative 55. A. recorded B. delivered C. reserved D. memorized 【答案】41. A 42. B 43. D 44. C 45. A 46. D 47. C 48. A 49. D 50. B 51. C 52. D 53. C 54. B 55. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了作者在埃塞俄比亚旅行时，遇到一个苏尔玛男孩请求拍照的故事。起初作者试图按自己的想法构图拍摄，但男孩因紧张而配合不佳。当男孩的族人鼓掌鼓励他露出自然笑容时，作者抓拍到了比预期更生动的画面。通过这次经历，作者反思自己曾过于执着于预设的拍摄效果，而忽略了男孩渴望被关注的真实需求，最终领悟到摄影的意义在于记录当下真实的瞬间。 【41题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我期待着晚上把相机放在一边，反思我在埃塞俄比亚的时光。A. camera相机；B. budget预算；C. essay文章；D. flame火焰。根据下文“I prepared to take the photograph”可知，作者是摄影师，晚上想放下相机反思在埃塞俄比亚的经历。故选A。 【42题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我还没到家就听到身后有个声音说：“拍照，拍照，拍照。”A. quarrel争吵；B. voice声音；C. scream尖叫；D. whistle口哨。根据下文“Photo, photo, photo”可知，作者听到的是声音。故选B。 【43题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：一个约莫七八岁的苏尔玛男孩紧紧跟在我身后。A. joints关节；B. fingertips指尖；C. cheeks脸颊；D. heels脚后跟。根据下文“but he kept following me.”可知，一个大约七八岁的苏尔玛男孩紧紧地跟在作者身后，固定搭配follow closely at one’s heels为固定表达，意为“紧跟在某人身后”。故选D。 【44题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我希望他能找别人给他拍照，但他一直跟着我。A. blow吹；B. print打印；C. shoot拍摄；D. see看见。根据下文“full of hope, he asked me again with ___6___ on his face, “Photo?””可知，男孩希望作者为他拍照。故选C。 【45题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：他眼睛睁得大大的，满是期待，脸上写着期许，再次问道：“拍照吗？”A. wide充分地；B. largely主要地；C. straight直接地；D. barely几乎不。“eyes wide open”为固定短语，意为“眼睛睁得大大的”，表现男孩的期待与渴望。故选A。 【46题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他眼睛睁得大大的，满是期待，脸上写着期许，再次问道：“拍照吗？”A. integrity正直；B. resistance反抗；C. tolerance宽容；D. expectations期待。根据上文““Photo, photo, photo.””和“again”可知，男孩反复请求拍照，脸上带着期待。故选D。 【47题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我看着他，有点感兴趣，一个构图的念头闪过我的脑海。A. knocked敲；B. spared抽出；C. flashed闪过；D. raised提高。根据下文“into my mind”可知，一个构图的念头闪过作者的脑海，“flash into one’s mind”意为“（想法）突然闪现在脑海中”，符合作者突然有了构图灵感的情境。故选C。 【48题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：无论我怎么指导他——怎么站、怎么摆姿势——都无法拍出满意的效果。A. pose摆姿势；B. stare凝视；C. pretend假装；D. cover覆盖。根据上文“how to stand, how to”可知，作者告诉男孩怎么站，怎么摆姿势。故选A。 【49题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我感到很沮丧，放弃了。A. shame羞耻；B. tiredness疲惫；C. convention惯例；D. frustration沮丧。根据下文“I gave up”可知，作者因为拍不到照片而感到沮丧。故选D。 【50题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他本想拍照，现在却对着镜头怯生生的。A. curious好奇的；B. shy害羞的；C. blind盲目的；D. sensible明智的。根据上文“but his energy suddenly shifted from eagerness to shyness to fear”可知，男孩变得害羞了。故选B。 【51题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：作为回应，男孩的脸上立刻绽开了笑容。A. In panic惊慌地；B. In short总之；C. In response作为回应；D. In comparison比较起来。根据上文“To cheer him, others in his clan gathered around, clapping loudly.”可知，族人鼓掌是为了让男孩开心，作为回应，男孩立刻笑了。故选C。 【52题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：那张照片比我原本设想的构图还要好。A. guidance指导；B. potential潜力；C. technique技术；D. composition构图。根据上文“an idea for a composition”可知，此处是信息词composition的词汇复现。故选D。 【53题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：回顾与苏尔玛男孩的这段经历，我意识到自己曾陷入固有想法和个人需求中无法自拔。A. told off责骂；B. kicked off踢开；C. caught up抓住；D. picked up捡起。根据下文“in my own ideas and wants”可知，作者反思自己过于执着于自己的想法和需求。be caught up in意为“陷入，专注于”。故选C。 【54题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我同意拍照时，一心想为自己达成某个特定的拍摄结果。A. reasonable合理的；B. particular特别的；C. successful成功的；D. cooperative合作的。根据下文“But all the boy had really wanted was to be seen for a moment.”可知，作者原本追求特定的拍摄效果（即自己构思的构图），而男孩只是希望被关注。故选B。 【55题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：而那一刻，才是需要被记录的。A. recorded记录；B. delivered递送；C. reserved保留；D. memorized记住。根据上文“That was the moment that needed to be”可知，男孩真正需要的是被记录的瞬间，呼应拍照的本质——捕捉真实时刻。故选A。 第二节 单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 56. Nor ________ to imagine ________ its native inhabitants existed in perfect harmony with their natural habitat for thousands of years. A. they would fail; what B. they would fail; how C. would they fail; how D. would they fail; what 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查倒装句和宾语从句。句意：他们也不会忘记去想象数千年来当地居民是如何与他们的自然栖息地和谐共处的。在英语中，否定副词“nor”位于句首时，句子要部分倒装，即将情态动词、助动词或系动词等提到主语之前，所以第一空处“would they fail”是正确的倒装形式；第二空处“its native inhabitants existed in perfect harmony with their natural habitat for thousands of years”是宾语从句，结合句意，需要一个表示方式的引导词作状语，所以用连接副词how引导该宾语从句。故选C项。 57. Experts felt ________ necessary to ________ a plan to remove all the rabbits from the island. A. it; come up B. it; come up with C. that; come up D. that; come up with 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查形式主语和动词短语辨析。句意：专家们认为有必要提出一项从岛上清除所有兔子的计划。 第一空：此处为“feel + it + 形容词 + to do sth.”固定句型，其中 it 作形式宾语，真正的宾语是后面的不定式短语，故第一空填it。 第二空：come up 意为“走近；被提出”（主语为计划、建议等），为不及物动词短语；come up with 意为“提出；想出”（主语为人），为及物动词短语。此处主语为 Experts（人），需表达“提出计划”，故用 come up with。故选B。 58. The bookstore, ________ was a legendary fixture in the neighborhood, was a place ________ anyone could drop in and connect through their love of books. A. which; which B. where; where C. where; which D. which; where 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查定语从句。句意：这家书店是这个街区的一个传奇地标，是一个任何人都可以随便进来，凭借对书籍的热爱而产生共鸣的地方。第一空引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词The bookstore，指物，关系词将其代入从句作主语，用关系代词which引导从句；在第二个空引导限定性定语从句，修饰先行词place，关系词将其代入从句作地点状语，用关系副词where引导从句。故选D项。 59. ________ outside the cafeteria, I received the ________ message from my friend. A. Waiting; following B. Having waited; following C. Having waited; followed D. Waiting; followed 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词和形容词。句意：在自助餐厅外面等待时，我收到了朋友的以下信息。第一空是非谓语动词作状语，I和wait为逻辑主谓关系，且表示与主句动作同时进行，需用现在分词形式，第二空作定语修饰名词message，需用形容词following，表示“以下的”。故选A。 60. ________ is widely believed that technological innovations will ________ the way for a more sustainable future. A. It; pave B. There; pave C. It; make D. There; make 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查it用法和动词短语辨析。句意：人们普遍认为，技术创新将为更可持续的未来铺平道路。that引导的主语从句是真正的主语，第一空应用it作形式主语；pave the way for“为……铺平道路”，make the way for“让……通过，给……让路”，结合“a more sustainable future”可知此处指“为更可持续的未来铺平道路”。故选A。 61. ________ deeply, she picked up the letter, which ________ her long-lost brother. A. Sighed; was intended for B. Sighing; was intended for C. To sigh; intended for D. Having sighed; intended for 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语和时态语态。句意：她深深地叹了口气，拿起了那封写给她失散多年哥哥的信。第一空主语she与sigh为主动关系，再由语境可知，应用现在分词sighing作伴随状语；第二空中，be intended for，表“为……而准备的”，为固定搭配，且这里时态应与前面保持一致用一般过去时，主语which，指代the letter，为第三人称单数形式，应用was。故选B项。 62. The sales team presented a ________ report that highlighted their ________ advantage in the market, which helped them secure the deal. A. convinced; competing B. convincing; competitive C. convincing; competing D. convinced; competitive 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：销售团队展示了一份有说服力的报告，强调了他们在市场中的竞争优势，这帮助他们敲定了这笔交易。分析句子可知，第一空应用convincing，表“有说服力的”，描述事物（报告）的特性，表明报告本身具有“令人信服”的特质；第二空中，competitive advantage， 是固定商业术语，意为“竞争优势”，指企业在市场中相对于竞争对手的优势地位。故选B项。 63. The environmental issues in our city ________ seriously by the authorities, and local residents feel ________ to see visible improvements. A. are tackling; relieved B. are being tackled; relieving C. are being tackled; relieved D. are tackled; relieving 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查时态和非谓语。句意：我们城市的环境问题正受到当局的认真处理，当地居民看到明显的改善感到欣慰。分析句子可知，第一空考查谓语动词，The environmental issues与tackle为被动关系，再由语境可知，这里时态可用现在进行时表现在状态；第二空应填relieved，表“感到宽慰的”，在本句中作表语，修饰人，符合语境。故选C项。 64. It is around twenty years ________ Ms. Chen, ________ devotion to her students is remarkable, came to Daqing. A. that; who B. that; whose C. since; who D. since; whose 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查固定句型和定语从句。句意：自从奉献精神令人赞叹的陈老师来到大庆，至今已有大约二十年了。分析句子可知，第一空考查“It is + 时间段 + since + 一般过去时从句”的固定句型，表示 “自从…… 以来已经多久了”；第二空考查定语从句，先行词为Ms. Chen，在从句中作定语修饰后面devotion，所以应用关系代词whose。故选D项。 65. ________ is special about the honey is ________ it is produced by the earliest species of Chinese bee. A. It ; that B. As; whether C. What; that D. Which; whether 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查主语从句和表语从句。句意：这种蜂蜜的特别之处在于它是由中国最早的蜜蜂品种酿造的。第一空为主语从句引导词，且在从句中作主语，需用连接代词what表示“…… 的地方/特征”；第二空为表语从句引导词，从句结构完整，句意完整，所以需用连接词 that，无实义，仅起连接作用。故选C项。 第三节 单句语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 请根据句意、首字母或括号内提示词填写单词或单词的适当形式。 66. It’s high time that we placed great ____(emphasize) on the improvement of food safety. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】emphasis 【解析】 【详解】考查名词。句意：该是我们高度重视改善食品安全的时候了。固定搭配place emphasis on...意为“重视……”。故填emphasis。 67. I hope you will give ________ (sympathy) consideration to my difficult situation now. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】sympathetic 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词。句意：我希望你能体恤地考虑我现在的困境。分析句子可知，此空应填形容词作定语，修饰后面名词，sympathetic，表“体恤的；同情的”，为形容词，符合句意。故填sympathetic。 68. Up to now, the 90-year-old man has been ________ good hands with his children. (用适当的词填空) 【答案】in 【解析】 【详解】考查介词。句意：到目前为止，这位90岁的老人一直由他的孩子们妥善照料。分析句子可知，这里考查in good hands，是固定搭配，意为“受到妥善照料”或“由可靠的人负责”，符合语境。故填in。 69. Watched by millions, the ending to the race has ________ (divide) opinions: Should the brothers have been disqualified or highly praised for their actions? (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】divided 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词。句意：数以百万计的人观看了这场比赛的结局，这一结局引发了分歧的意见：兄弟们是否应该被取消资格，还是应该因他们的行为而受到高度赞扬？空处修饰名词opinions，需填形容词divided，意为“有分歧的”，作定语。故填divided。 70. In 2024, she was selected by the BBC as one of the most ________ (influence) figures of science in the 20th century. (所给词适当形式填空) 【答案】influential 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词。句意：2024年，她被英国广播公司（BBC）选为20世纪最具影响力的科学人物之一。分析句子可知，此空应填形容词作定语，修饰后面名词，influential。表“有很大影响（力）的”，为形容词，符合语境。故填influential。 71. The professor’s comments on the meaning of good life seemed to strike a c________ with the students. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】chord##hord 【解析】 【详解】考查固定短语、名词。句意：教授对美好生活意义的评论似乎在学生中引起了共鸣。空白处需填入名词作宾语，与空前的“strike a”构成固定短语。根据“The professor’s comments on the meaning of good life(教授对美好生活意义的评论)”及首字母提示，“strike a chord with sb.”为固定短语，意为“引起某人的共鸣”，符合句意。故填chord。 72. It is a h________ (和谐的) community where pupils are happy and hardworking. (根据中英文提示单词拼写) 【答案】harmonious##armonious 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词。句意：这是一个和谐的社区，在这里学生们既快乐又勤奋。根据汉语提示“和谐的”和首字母提示可知，此处为形容词harmonious，作定语，修饰名词community。故填harmonious。 73. Our standard of living has increased d________ (大幅地) in the last century. (根据中英文提示单词拼写) 【答案】dramatically##ramatically 【解析】 【详解】考查副词。句意：在上个世纪，我们的生活水平已大幅提高。根据首字母和中文提示可知，表示“大幅地”应用dramatically，为副词，在本句中作状语。故填dramatically。 74. The flood will threaten the life ________ (secure) of people in the small village. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】security 【解析】 【详解】考查名词。句意：洪水将威胁到这个小村庄里人们的生命安全。此空应填名词作宾语，security，表“安全”，为不可数名词。故填security。 75. ________ (owe) to the limitation of our knowledge, there must be mistakes and errors in the book. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】Owing 【解析】 【详解】考查固定短语。句意：由于我们知识的局限性，书中必然存在错误和疏漏。分析句子可知，这里考查owing to，表“由于”，为固定搭配，且句首时首字母应大写。故填Owing。 第四部分 书面表达（满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 76. 假定你是李华，上周日你们班上了一堂传统手工艺体验课（traditional handicraft workshop）。请你给你的英国网友Chris写一封电子邮件分享这次经历，内容包括： 1.你的作品； 2.你的感想。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Chris, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】参考范文： Dear Chris, I’m thrilled to tell you about a traditional handicraft workshop my class attended in school last Sunday, where we explored the fascinating world of Chinese folk art. During the session, I crafted a clay vase, which I carefully shaped with a solid base and decorated with delicate patterns. It was my first time working with clay, and while my vase wasn’t flawless, I felt a profound sense of accomplishment in creating it from scratch. This experience was truly enlightening. Not only did I gain new insights into Chinese craftsmanship, but I also realized how much patience and precision such work demands. I’m looking forward to exploring more creative projects in the future. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生和英国网友Chris分享上周在班里上传统手工艺体验课的经历。 【详解】1.词汇积累 激动的：thrilled→excited 仔细地：carefully→thoroughly 完美的：flawless→perfect 成就：accomplishment→achievement 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：This experience was truly enlightening. 拓展句：This experience, which was truly enlightening, had a profound impact on me. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m thrilled to tell you about a traditional handicraft workshop my class attended in school last Sunday, where we explored the fascinating world of Chinese folk art.（运用了where引导的非限定性定语从句） 【高分句型2】During the session, I crafted a clay vase, which I carefully shaped with a solid base and decorated with delicate patterns.（运用了which引导的非限定性定语从句） 第二节 读后续写（满分25分） 77. 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。 I am really bad at math. Early in life, this lack of skill laid the groundwork for a strong dislike towards the subject and an ongoing effort to avoid it at all costs. So how is it that the most influential person in my school life was Mr. Anderson, my high school math teacher? During high school, I was far from a math teacher’s dream student. My mind was full of things that high school students tend to focus on: friends, cheerleading, clubs... I involved myself in my social life, and my math exam results often suffered from my avoidance. Walking into Mr. Anderson’s classroom, my primary focus was on picking a good seat, surrounded by my friends and near the door. From day one, I was very aware of having a disadvantage for math. It wasn’t uncommon for me to give up midway through an assignment or be absent-minded during a lesson because I didn’t understand it. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to do well, but simply that I didn’t think I was capable of doing well. “I can’t” became my permanent state of mind in all things related to math. However, I was soon to learn that “I can’t” was not an option in Mr. Anderson’s class. On the first day of class, Mr. Anderson greeted us with his arms extended as he said aloud, “Welcome! Smile! It’s a great day to live!” That phrase, which I would hear frequently over the next four years, became an ever-present source of comfort and familiarity. From then on, it was clear that Mr. Anderson had a true passion not only for math, but for teaching. His positive and uplifting attitude never faded. If Mr. Anderson ever experienced the bad days of normal life, he never showed it, greeting us with that same enthusiasm every day. The uplifting personality mirrored Mr. Anderson’s teaching methods. Not only were his methods engaging, but his positive attitude spread. He encouraged each student, from the top students to me, the self-defined “I can’t” student. 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。 I began looking forward to math class, even if I still disliked the subject. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ My determination to succeed grew despite the unsatisfying grade. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文： I began looking forward to math class, even if I still disliked the subject. There was just something in Mr. Anderson’s presence that made me feel as if I had the potential to succeed. He was patient and kind, and he never made anyone feel like they were dumb or incapable. However, I did not become better overnight, and I continued to struggle with my assignments and exams. Actually, it was in Mr. Anderson’s class that I received my lowest test grade. Yet, he never gave up on me. Instead, he became even more determined to help me with my math, and to help me see my potential. My determination to succeed grew despite the unsatisfying grade. I started putting in more effort and practicing consistently. Gradually I found myself enjoying math more than I had ever thought and my grades slowly climbed. There were still obstacles, but whenever they appeared, “It’s a great day to live!” crossed my mind. At the end of the school year, I found in astonishment that my math grade significantly improved. Thanks to Mr. Anderson, I gained newfound confidence in myself and my abilities. I no longer set limitations on myself; instead I strive to achieve my full potential. 【解析】 【导语】文章以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在高中时期对数学极度不擅长且充满厌恶，但在遇到数学老师Mr. Anderson后，态度发生了转变的故事。作者原本对数学缺乏信心，认为自己无法学好，但在Mr. Anderson的课堂上，他感受到了老师的热情和积极态度。Mr. Anderson不仅对数学充满热爱，而且善于教学，他的教学方法吸引人，且能将积极的态度传递给每一位学生，包括作者这个自认为“学不好数学”的学生。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段首句内容“我开始期待上数学课，即使我仍然不喜欢这门学科。”可知，第一段可描写作者在Mr. Anderson的影响下，坚定信心，看到自己潜力的过程。 ②由第二段首句内容“尽管成绩不尽如人意，但我成功的决心却愈发坚定。”可知，第二段可描写作者经过努力和Mr. Anderson的耐心指导成绩取得进步以及自己的感悟。 2.续写线索：挣扎着学习——Mr. Anderson没有放弃作者——坚定帮助作者——努力学习——取得进步——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①决心做某事：become determined to do sth/make up one’s mind to do sth ②继续做某事：continue to do sth/keep on doing sth ③获得：gain/obtain 情绪类 ①惊讶地：in astonishment/in surprise ②喜欢：enjoy/be fond of 【点睛】[高分句型1]Actually, it was in Mr. Anderson’s class that I received my lowest test grade（运用了强调句） [高分句型2]At the end of the school year, I found in astonishment that my math grade significantly improved.（运用了that引导宾语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3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。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。Hello, I picked up a cold. I have a running nose, and i've been snazzy all morning. Based on your description, I recommend this chinese medicine. Okay, can I use my medical insurance card here? certainly. The hot pot is so delicious, i'm stuffed. I can't take another bite. I feel the same way. Oh, the slices of potatoes are still in the kitchen. How about making potato chips tomorrow? Okay, i'll go and get the trash can. Hello, professor smith. This is maria Green from riding thirty nine B. I am wondering if I can hand in my paper on november eight, a week after the due date, I asked for leave because of my mother's illness. I'm sorry to hear that, maria. Surely you can. Welcome to our showcase. We represent smart tech company. We have first rate designers, so we believe our products will blow your mind. Wow, these smart robots look really good. Have you read the new editor's article? Yes, it's logically structured, but I didn't see any original ideas in IT, and there are too many spelling mistakes. Given the spelling mistakes, I don't think he would become a good editor. I couldn't . agree more. 第一节到此结束，第二节听下面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ABC3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。听下面一段对话，回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Wow, IT seems like were at a food festival. You're right. The smells are incredible. Understands extend for miles. How shall we choose? I have no idea. If my stomach were big enough, I would try food from each and everyone. What kind of food do you fancy? African, european or asian? I'm always in the mood for italian food. To be more specific. I go mad for post and pizza. Wow, IT seems like we're at a food festival. You're right. The smells are incredible. Understands extend for miles. How shall we choose? I have no idea if my stomach were big enough, I would try food from each and everyone. What kind of food do you fancy? African, european or asian? I'm always in the mood for italian food. To be more specific, I go mad for pasta and pizza. 听下面一段对话，回答第八和第9两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Mom, can I go to mark place today? Of course. Honey, do you need me to give you a ride? Or are you going there by bus or by subway? IT would be great if you could drive me there. His address is fifty nine penny avenue. Ah, I passed that every every morning when I go to work. wonderful. Should I get ready to go now? Maybe in five minutes, I need to do the dishes first. Oh, can you grab the car key for me? sure. Mom, can I go to mark place today? Of course. Honey, do you need me to give you a ride? Or are you going there by bus or by subway? IT would be great if you could drive me there. His address is fifty nine penny avenue. I passed that every every morning when I go to work. wonderful. Should I get ready to go now? Maybe in five minutes, I need to do the dishes first. Oh, can you grab the car key for me? sure. 听下面一段对话，回答第十至第十三四个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Lily, can you tell me something about the cafe you've recently visited? It's a new cafe in paris, so I was not really too sure about what to expect there. But when I arrived there, I was genuinely surprised as the friendly management there was eagerly waiting to greet me. That sounds impressive. How about its decoration? The tables were nicely shaped and covered with beautiful cream table cloth. Every table maintained a safe distance from each other to offer customers a sense of privacy. The flower bases on the tables added to the elegance of the cafe even more. I must say, there wasn't a single thing that I could find to complain about its impressive decoration. That's awesome. How about the food and drink there? Most of them were appetising. I used to be a die hard lotte drinker. Since then, I ve fAllen in love with dirty coffee, which is not as bitter as a presso. Do you have any favorite cafe? My visit to cafe diem in bangkok was a wonderful experience. Well, which cafe do you think is the most popular here in shanghai? Let me see. Lily, can you tell me something . about the cafe you've recently visited? It's a new cafe in paris, so I was not really too sure about what to expect there. But when I arrived there, I was genuinely surprised as the friendly management there was eagerly waiting to greet me. That sounds impressive. How about its decoration? The tables were nicely shaped and covered with beautiful cream table clothes. Every table maintained a safe distance from each other to offer customers a sense of privacy. The flower bases on the tables added to the elegance of the cafe even more. I must say, there wasn't a single thing that I could find to complain about its impressive decoration. That's awesome. How about the food and drink there? Most of them were appetising. I used to be a die hard lotti drinker. Since then, I ve fAllen in love with dirty coffee, which is not as bitter as a presso. Do you have any favorite cafe? My visit to cafe diem in bangkok was a wonderful experience. Well, which cafe do you think is the most popular here in shanghai? Let me see. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。How do you like this new song? Does that sound pleasant? Wait, i've never heard the song before. Has a new musical genius emerged without our knowledge? Actually, IT wasn't made by a human, but by a machine. Have you heard about this new trend in music? AI generated music. It's fascinating, but also a bit unnerving. Yeah, i've heard about IT. AI can create music that is surprisingly attractive and easy to remember, but IT does come with its pros, cons. That absolutely right. The convenience of AI composing music is undeniable. It's quick and efficient and can produce music in various styles, but doesn't IT lack the soul and emotion that human musicians bring to their compositions. That's a valid point. AI lacks the emotional depth and personal experiences that human musicians draw upon. But what about originality? IT seems, A, I might just imitate existing styles rather than creating something truly unique. That's true. A, I can be somewhat derivative, often based on a database of existing music. On the bright side, IT can introduce new combinations that humans might not . have thought of. What about job displacement in the music industry? Isn't there a risk that AI might replace human musicians? I don't think so. AI can be a valuable tool for musicians helping them experiment and enhancer creativity. It's all about finding the right baLance between humans and a egg. How do you like this new song? Does that sound pleasant? Wait, i've never heard the song before. Has a new musical genius emerged without our knowledge? Actually, IT wasn't made by a human, but by a machine. Have you heard about this new trend in music? AI generated music. It's fascinating, but also a bit unnerving. Yeah, i've heard about IT. AI can create music that is surprisingly attractive and easy to remember, but IT does come with its pros, cons. That absolutely right. The convenience of AI composing music is undeniable. It's quick and efficient and can produce music in various styles, but doesn't IT lack the soul and emotion that human musicians bring to their compositions. That's a valid point. AI lacks the emotional depth and personal experiences that human musicians drop on. But what about originality? IT seems, A, I might just imitate existing styles rather than creating something truly unique. That's true. A, I can be somewhat derivative, often based on a database of existing music. On the bright side, IT can introduce new combinations that humans might not . have thought of. What about job displacement in the music industry? Isn't there a risk that AI might replace human musicians? I don't think so. AI can be a valuable tool. Further, musicians helping them experiment and enhancer creativity is all about finding the right baLance between humans and AI. 听下面一段独白，回答第18至第23个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Good morning, folks. Here is the toronto weather report. I'm your weather man, bob Thomas. Today is monday. We can expect a Sunny day with temperatures hovering around twenty three degrees. So cius, it's a perfect day for outdoor activities. On tuesday, clouds will begin to roll in with a ninety percent chance of showers. You'd Better bring an umbrella if you want to get out and about. On wednesday, the city would experience light rain in the early morning, clearing up. By noon, the temperature will hit a high of twenty one degree celsius and drop to a low of thirteen degree celsius. By nighttime on thursday, the sun will disappear behind the clouds. Temperatures will range between twenty degree celsius s during the day and twelve degree celsius us at night. IT would be a pleasant day for a walk in the park. We can expect showers throughout friday, so keep your raincoat handy. Saturday will be partly Sunny with a high of twenty five degrees so cius and a low of sixteen degree sales us. It'll be a great day for those outdoor weekend plans. On the last day of the week, daytime temperatures will saw to twenty seven degrees. Sales us. A nighttime temperatures will cool off to around seventeen degrees. Sale us. That's the weather forecast for the whole week. Enjoy your week. Good morning, folks. Here is the toronto weather report. I'm your weather man bob Thomas. Today is monday. We can expect a Sunny day with temperatures hovering around twenty three degrees. Salsa us. It's a perfect day for outdoor activities. On tuesday, clouds will begin to roll in with a ninety percent chance of showers. You'd Better bring an umbrella if you want to get out and about. On wednesday, the city would experience light rain in the early morning, clearing up. By noon, the temperature will hit a high of twenty one degree celsius and drop to a low of thirteen degree cells. By nighttime on thursday, the sun will disappear behind the clouds. Temperatures will range between twenty degree celsius s during the day and twelve degree celsius us at night. IT would be a pleasant day for a walk in the park. We can expect showers throughout friday, so keep your raincoat handy. Saturday will be partly Sunny with a high of twenty five degrees so cius and a low of sixteen degree sales us. It'll be a great day for those outdoor weekend plans. On the last day of the week, daytime temperatures will saw to twenty seven degrees. Sales us. A nighttime temperatures will cool off to around seventeen degrees. Sale us. That's the weather forecast for the whole week. Enjoy your week. 第二节到此结束，现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。 铁人中学2023级高二下学期期中考试 英语试题 试题说明：1、本试题满分150分，答题时间120分钟。 2、请将答案填写在答题卡上，考试结束后只交答题卡。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a doctor’s office. B. In a drug store. C. In an insurance company. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the speakers probably do next? A. Eat hot pot. B. Make potato chips. C. Clean up the table. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When was Maria supposed to submit her paper? A. By November 1st. B. By November 8th. C. By November 15th. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Who is the woman probably talking to? A. A TV presenter. B. A sales representative. C. A fashion designer. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What quality of an editor is valued most by the speakers? A. Logical thinking. B. Creativity. C. Carefulness. 第二节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. Where are probably the speakers? A. In a food street. B. In a restaurant. C. At home. 7. What kind of food interests the woman most? A. European food. B. Asian food. C. African food. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. How will the boy go to Mark’s house? A. By subway. B. By bus. C. By car. 9. What is the woman going to do next? A. Go to work. B. Note down an address. C. Do the washing-up. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. How did the woman feel before she entered the new cafe? A. Pleased. B. Uncertain. C. Eager. 11. Which aspect of the cafe gives the woman the most satisfaction? A. The service. B. The decoration. C. The food and drink. 12. What kind of coffee does the woman like best? A. Dirty coffee. B. Espresso. C. Latte. 13. What is the man likely to talk about next? A. An old cafe in Paris. B. The hottest cafe in Shanghai. C. His favorite coffee in Bangkok. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. What are the speakers mainly discussing at first? A. A new song. B. A new musical genius. C. Their favorite types of music. 15. What is the woman’s opinion about the music created by AI? A. Its music styles are truly unique. B. It’s pleasing and easily remembered. C. The advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. 16. What does the woman agree with the man on? A. AI can introduce new combinations. B. AI might replace human musicians. C. AI lacks real human emotions. 17. How does the woman think AI can help musicians? A. By encouraging their creativity. B. By doing some tiring and repetitive work. C. By giving them pressure to create something better. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 18. What will the weather probably be like on Tuesday? A. Rainy. B. Windy. C. Cloudless. 19. What is the temperature difference between day and night on Thursday? A. 10℃. B. 9℃. C. 8℃. 20. When are people advised to enjoy outdoor activities? A. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday. B. On Monday, Thursday and Saturday. C. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Power of Public Speaking has partnered with ASI Innovation Labs to integrate artificial intelligence into the Pops Classroom platform for improving public speaking skills. The first project is the Pops Advisor which provides an automatic evaluation of students’ video presentations with visual feedback. The Advisor offers on-demand comments to students practicing public speaking from anywhere.This flexibility benefits instructors, who can be as hands-on or hands-off during practice. While students can operate autonomously with the tool, instructors can also choose to keep track of students’ progress. Criteria Using machine learning models, the Pops Advisor analyzes the following criteria: Delivery Introduction Body Conclusion Vocal Style Vocal Quality Vocal Filler Eye Contact Body Language Credibility Attention Central Idea Preview Connective Support Language Connective Credibility Organization Signaling Ending Summary Memorable Ending Credibility Feedback The presenter receives feedback on the above four categories. And this feedback is given in the following formats: • Recommendations To provide presenters with valuable feedback for the next practice, recommendations focus on specific aspects needing improvement. For instance, the recommendation can be “Your message is clear, but be sure you are grabbing your audience’s attention in your introduction to ensure they are listening.” • Speech Metrics (指标) Useful speech metrics serve as quantitative descriptors on several aspects of the presentation including number of words, total presentation time, speaking rate and vocal fillers percentage. Pops Advisor can be used in any classroom setting where students are presenting, particularly in the Basic Public Speaking Course. When you are considering what can be achieved by your students toward skill development in a single school semester, Advisor increases the overall development. 21. What is the Pops Advisor? A. A voice assistant. B. A video player. C. A time tracker. D. An evaluation tool. 22. Which of the following categories provides feedback on facial expressions? A. Delivery. B. Introduction. C. Body. D. Conclusion. 23. Who is the text intended for? A. Lab technicians. B. Public speech instructors. C. Foreign language learners. D. Artificial Intelligence engineers. B A friend recently treated me to a preview of her planned trip to Italy. After making tea for me, she laid out the itinerary (行程) in military order — the Colosseum, the Sistine Chapel, Pompeii, Venice, the Appian Way, etc. By the time she was done I was worn out, and I hadn’t even set foot outside the house. I do wish her an enjoyable journey. It’s just that my method of travel is very different. The extent of my planning is generally to identify a destination and then go there, casting fortune to the wind. This may not be for everybody, but jumping into the unknown, for me, has proven its fair share of benefits. The examples are legion. There was Greenland, where I wound up in a small settlement without a place to stay. The locals took me in, and I had the pleasure of eating supper with three generations of an Inuit family while they entertained me with fantastic stories one would not find in any guidebook. A few years back, driving through Iceland on a windswept day, I noticed an older woman sitting by herself at a picnic table by a waterfall. I stopped, approached her, and asked if I could sit with her. She turned out to be a fountain of knowledge about the area, which we had all to ourselves, without a tourist in sight. And there are more stories like that. For me, travel reflects the way I perceive my own environment here in Maine, the US. Once winter comes to an end and the ice clears from the waterways, I seek out a pond, lake, or river previously unknown to me. That’s where I set my boat, and I begin to paddle (划船) with my eyes and ears open, anticipating the hidden surprises. I’m able to relate to something British explorer Richard Burton once said: “The gladdest moment in human life, methinks, is a departure into unknown lands.” 24. What made the author worn out? A. A military order. B. His recent trip to Italy. C. His friend’s highly detailed plan. D. The complicated way of making tea. 25. What does the underlined word “legion“ in paragraph 3 mean? A. Numerous. B. Appropriate. C. Shocking. D. Welcome. 26. How did the author probably feel sitting with the older woman? A. Anxious and helpless B. Proud and ambitious. C. Scared and confused. D. Curious and grateful. 27. What is stressed in the last paragraph? A. The influence of Richard Burton. B. The environment in Maine, the US. C. The author’s appreciation of lands. D. The author’s desire for the unknown. C When someone sets out to improve their health, they usually take a familiar path: starting a healthy diet, adopting a new workout plan, getting better sleep, or drinking more water. Each of these behaviors is important, of course, but they all focus on physical health and a growing body of research suggests that social health is just as, if not more, important to overall well-being. A recent study found that the strength of a person’s social circle -- as measured by cell phone activity -- was a better predictor of self-reported stress, happiness and well-being levels than fitness tracker data on physical activity, heart rate and sleep. That finding suggests that the “quantified self” presented by endless amounts of health data doesn’t tell the whole story, says study co-author Nitesh Chawla. “There’s a qualified self, which is who I am, what my activities, my social network, my lifestyle, and my enjoyment are. All of these aspects are not reflected in any of these measurements,” Chawla says. “And they are strong determinants of my well-being.” A 2019 study set out to determine what’s driving those high rates of loneliness and found that social media, when used so much that it occupied face-to-face quality time, was tied to greater loneliness. Gender and income didn’t seem to have a strong effect, but loneliness tended to decrease with age, perhaps because of the wisdom and perspective afforded by years of life lived, says Dr. Stuart Lustig, one of the report’s authors. Lustig emphasizes that we should use technology “to seek out meaningful connections and people that you are able to keep in your social sphere (范围). It’s easy enough to find groups such as Meetups, which regularly organize offline gatherings, providing members with opportunities to interact, share, and participate in various activities in real life. Or through social media, you can find places to go where you’ll find folks doing what you want to do.” That advice is particularly important for young people, he says, for whom heavy social media use is common. Finally, Lustig stresses that even small social changes can have a large impact. Striking up post-meeting conversations with co-workers, or even engaging in micro-interactions with strangers, can make your social life feel more rewarding. 28. What is the author’s purpose in writing paragraph 1? A. To show social health is ignored by some people. B. To show social people like to do workouts with others. C. To prove many people tend to follow suit to improve their health. D. To prove more and more people have benefited from physical exercise. 29. What do we learn about fitness tracker data according to paragraph 2? A. They are out of date. B. They are not scientific. C. They can help realize the “qualified self”. D. They cannot reflect one’s overall health. 30. What did the 2019 study find? A. Females feel happy more easily than males. B. Old people felt lonelier than young people. C. The overuse of social media could lead to loneliness. D. Income had a great influence on people’s well-being. 31. What advice does Dr. Stuart Lustig give? A. Avoiding talking to strangers. B. Using social media as little as possible. C. Using technology for meaningful interactions. D. Spending more time with like-minded young people. D Bison, a crucial species, once nearly extinct, were reintroduced to Europe. A new study by researchers from Yale University and Memorial University of Newfoundland has found that a herd of 170 bison being reintroduced to the Tarcu mountains of Romania could help store carbon dioxide emissions equal to removing at least 43,000 gas-powered cars from the United States’ roads for one year. “Most previous studies of carbon models do not consider animal-mediated (动物调节的) effects, focusing instead on carbon exchanges among plants, microbes, and the atmosphere. Yet, a growing body of evidence from diverse ecosystems points to universal animal effects on ecosystem carbon cycling and shows that ignoring them could lead to misunderstanding of an ecosystem’s carbon cycle,” the study said. “Bison influence grassland and forest ecosystems by feeding on growing grass equally, recycling nutrition to fertilize the soil, spreading seeds to enrich the ecosystem, and compacting (压实) the soil to prevent stored carbon from being released,” said Professor Oswald Schmitz, lead author of the study and a professor of population and community ecology at Yale University.” These creatures evolved for millions of years, and their removal, especially where grasslands have been ploughed (犁) up, has led to the release of vast amounts of carbon. Restoring these ecosystems can bring back balance, and rewilded bison are some of the climate heroes that can help achieve this,” Schmitz added. The bison’s return helps to maintain the ecosystem and inspire Eco-business and tourism centered around rewilding. Furthermore, it opens up a whole new series of options for climate policymakers around the world. Until now, nature protection and restoration has largely been treated as a challenge that we need to face alongside the climate emergency. This research shows we can address both challenges: we can bring back nature through rewilding and this will draw down vast amounts of carbon, helping to stabilize the global climate. 32. What can be inferred from paragraph 1 and 2? A. Previous studies concentrated on animal effects on carbon cycling. B. Only plants, microbes, and the atmosphere participate in carbon exchanges. C The purpose of reintroducing bison is to remove gas-powered cars from roads. D. The reintroduction of bison contributes to cutting down carbon dioxide emissions. 33. What does Professor Oswald Schmitz probably agree with? A. The primary role of bison is a tourist attraction. B. Bison promote biodiversity by eating growing grass evenly. C. Bison pack down the soil to keep stored carbon from escaping. D. Bison maintain ecosystem balance by managing invasive plant species. 34. What is the author’s attitude towards rewilded bison? A. Unclear. B. Doubtful. C. Indifferent. D. Supportive. 35. What is the best title for the passage? A. Bison Return: Boosts Carbon Storage B. Grassland Recovery: The Role of Wildlife C. A New Study: Ecosystem Diversity Boost D. European Grasslands: A New Bison Habitat 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 When something goes wrong at work, it’s normal to take that negative experience to heart and hold onto it for the rest of the day. That tendency is a product of how our brains are wired, and it exposes us to extra, unneeded stress. ____36____ Although it can be difficult, it’s possible to change our negative experiences, let go of negativity, and focus on the good. Here are three strategies that will help you train your mind to focus more on the positive. Practice “gain framing”. ____37____ When you describe a glass as half-full, that’s what Alison Ledgerwood, a social psychologist at UC Davis, calls a gain frame, because you are focusing on what’s been gained. On the other side, seeing the glass as half-empty is a loss frame. By using “gain framing” to describe your experiences to others, you will start to see the positive in any given situation. ___38___ While it’s easy to assume that venting (发泄) will help remove your negative emotions, focusing on something happy that happened recently can make your brain switch directions, which is eventually more helpful. ___39___ Of course, it may feel difficult at the beginning. Therapists (治疗师) widely recommend journaling to their patients. Devoting the effort to writing down happy things actively engages your brain in positivity. Think outside the box. Basically, the way we react at the moment can make a significant difference in how we think about a situation later. Instead of reacting angrily to someone who has annoyed you, try forgiving them. ____40____ By responding this way, you can engage in spreading the positive to others. A. Just put pen to paper. B. Acknowledge one good thing. C. However it doesn’t have to be like this. D. Discussing goals with your friends helps you stay motivated. E. If your waiter at a cafe mixes up your order leave a nice tip anyway. F. Keep a journal to note down the lessons learned from daily experiences. G. The way you recall your own experiences can change the way you see them. 第三部分 语言知识运用（共三节，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 The sun was preparing to rest for the evening. Saying goodbye to the clan (氏族), I headed back to camp. I looked forward to setting my ___41___ aside for an evening to reflect on my time in Ethiopia. I wasn’t long headed home when I heard a ___42___ behind me. “Photo, photo, photo.” A young Surma boy about 7 or 8 years old followed closely at my ___43___. I breathed a tired sigh. I hoped he would find someone else to ___44___ his photograph, but he kept following me. He managed to catch my eye. With eyes ___45___ open, full of hope, he asked me again with ___46___ on his face, “Photo?” As I looked at him, half interested, an idea for a composition ___47___ into my mind. I prepared to take the photograph, but his energy suddenly shifted from eagerness to shyness to fear. No matter what I told him to do — how to stand, how to ___48___ — I just couldn’t get the shot. Struck by ___49___, I gave up. The boy looked alone and awkward. He’d wanted his photograph taken, but now he’d gone camera ____50____. To cheer him, others in his clan gathered around, clapping loudly. ____51____, the boy’s face immediately broke into a smile. I intuitively took a few shots of the moment. That photograph turned out to be better than the ____52____ I’d imagined. Reflecting on my experience with the Surma boy, I realized I had been ____53____ in my own ideas and wants. When I agreed to take the shot, I was looking for a ____54____ end result for myself. But all the boy had really wanted was to be seen for a moment. That was the moment that needed to be ____55____. 41. A. camera B. budget C. essay D. flame 42. A. quarrel B. voice C. scream D. whistle 43. A. joints B. fingertips C. cheeks D. heels 44. A. blow B. print C. shoot D. see 45. A. wide B. largely C. straight D. barely 46. A. integrity B. resistance C. tolerance D. expectations 47 A. knocked B. spared C. flashed D. raised 48. A. pose B. stare C. pretend D. cover 49. A. shame B. tiredness C. convention D. frustration 50. A. curious B. shy C. blind D. sensible 51. A. In panic B. In short C. In response D. In comparison 52. A. guidance B. potential C. technique D. composition 53. A. told off B. kicked off C. caught up D. picked up 54. A. reasonable B. particular C. successful D. cooperative 55. A. recorded B. delivered C. reserved D. memorized 第二节 单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 56 Nor ________ to imagine ________ its native inhabitants existed in perfect harmony with their natural habitat for thousands of years. A. they would fail; what B. they would fail; how C. would they fail; how D. would they fail; what 57. Experts felt ________ necessary to ________ a plan to remove all the rabbits from the island. A. it; come up B. it; come up with C. that; come up D. that; come up with 58. The bookstore, ________ was a legendary fixture in the neighborhood, was a place ________ anyone could drop in and connect through their love of books. A. which; which B. where; where C. where; which D. which; where 59. ________ outside the cafeteria, I received the ________ message from my friend. A. Waiting; following B. Having waited; following C. Having waited; followed D. Waiting; followed 60. ________ is widely believed that technological innovations will ________ the way for a more sustainable future. A. It; pave B. There; pave C. It; make D. There; make 61. ________ deeply, she picked up the letter, which ________ her long-lost brother. A. Sighed; was intended for B. Sighing; was intended for C. To sigh; intended for D. Having sighed; intended for 62. The sales team presented a ________ report that highlighted their ________ advantage in the market, which helped them secure the deal. A. convinced; competing B. convincing; competitive C. convincing; competing D. convinced; competitive 63. The environmental issues in our city ________ seriously by the authorities, and local residents feel ________ to see visible improvements. A. are tackling; relieved B. are being tackled; relieving C. are being tackled; relieved D. are tackled; relieving 64. It is around twenty years ________ Ms. Chen, ________ devotion to her students is remarkable, came to Daqing. A. that; who B. that; whose C. since; who D. since; whose 65. ________ is special about the honey is ________ it is produced by the earliest species of Chinese bee. A. It ; that B. As; whether C. What; that D. Which; whether 第三节 单句语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 请根据句意、首字母或括号内提示词填写单词或单词的适当形式。 66. It’s high time that we placed great ____(emphasize) on the improvement of food safety. (所给词的适当形式填空) 67. I hope you will give ________ (sympathy) consideration to my difficult situation now. (所给词的适当形式填空) 68. Up to now, the 90-year-old man has been ________ good hands with his children. (用适当的词填空) 69. Watched by millions, the ending to the race has ________ (divide) opinions: Should the brothers have been disqualified or highly praised for their actions? (所给词的适当形式填空) 70. In 2024, she was selected by the BBC as one of the most ________ (influence) figures of science in the 20th century. (所给词的适当形式填空) 71. The professor’s comments on the meaning of good life seemed to strike a c________ with the students. (根据首字母单词拼写) 72. It is a h________ (和谐的) community where pupils are happy and hardworking. (根据中英文提示单词拼写) 73. Our standard of living has increased d________ (大幅地) in the last century. (根据中英文提示单词拼写) 74. The flood will threaten the life ________ (secure) of people in the small village. (所给词的适当形式填空) 75. ________ (owe) to the limitation of our knowledge, there must be mistakes and errors in the book. (所给词的适当形式填空) 第四部分 书面表达（满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 76. 假定你是李华，上周日你们班上了一堂传统手工艺体验课（traditional handicraft workshop）。请你给你的英国网友Chris写一封电子邮件分享这次经历，内容包括： 1.你的作品； 2.你的感想。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Chris, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节 读后续写（满分25分） 77. 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。 I am really bad at math. Early in life, this lack of skill laid the groundwork for a strong dislike towards the subject and an ongoing effort to avoid it at all costs. So how is it that the most influential person in my school life was Mr. Anderson, my high school math teacher? During high school, I was far from a math teacher’s dream student. My mind was full of things that high school students tend to focus on: friends, cheerleading, clubs... I involved myself in my social life, and my math exam results often suffered from my avoidance. Walking into Mr. Anderson’s classroom, my primary focus was on picking a good seat, surrounded by my friends and near the door. From day one, I was very aware of having a disadvantage for math. It wasn’t uncommon for me to give up midway through an assignment or be absent-minded during a lesson because I didn’t understand it. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to do well, but simply that I didn’t think I was capable of doing well. “I can’t” became my permanent state of mind in all things related to math. However, I was soon to learn that “I can’t” was not an option in Mr. Anderson’s class. On the first day of class, Mr. Anderson greeted us with his arms extended as he said aloud, “Welcome! Smile! It’s a great day to live!” That phrase, which I would hear frequently over the next four years, became an ever-present source of comfort and familiarity. From then on, it was clear that Mr. Anderson had a true passion not only for math, but for teaching. His positive and uplifting attitude never faded. If Mr. Anderson ever experienced the bad days of normal life, he never showed it, greeting us with that same enthusiasm every day. The uplifting personality mirrored Mr. Anderson’s teaching methods. Not only were his methods engaging, but his positive attitude spread. He encouraged each student, from the top students to me, the self-defined “I can’t” student. 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。 I began looking forward to math class, even if I still disliked the subject. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ My determination to succeed grew despite the unsatisfying grade. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$