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新蔡县第一高级中学2024-2025学年高二下学期6月份月考英语试题 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) A Safari (狩猎) Adventure Tour: Explore Wildlife in Tanzania Are you passionate about wildlife and eager to witness Africa’s iconic animals in their natural habitat? Join our “Safari Adventure Tour” in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park! Over the past decade, our tours have attracted thousands of nature enthusiasts who seek unforgettable encounters with lions, elephants, giraffes, and the Grout Migration of wildebeests. Why Choose Us? Unlike other safari providers, our expert guides are trained biologists who offer in-depth knowledge about animal behavior and ecosystems. We prioritize small-group tours (maximum 8guests) to ensure personalized experiences. Our prime location near the Serengeti’s central plains maximizes your chances of spotting rare species. Tour Packages * 1-Day Safari: $120/ person (Includes sunrise-to-sunset game drive, lunch, and park fees) . * 3-Day Safari: $330/ person (Covers 2 nights in eco-lodges, all meals, and guided bush walks) . * 5-Day Safari: $500/ person (Adds hot-air balloon ride over the savanna and a Maasai cultural visit) . Special Features * Flexible Customization: Tailor your tour with add-ons like photography workshops or night safari. * Sustainability Commitment: 10% of profits fund local wildlife conservation projects. * Guaranteed Satisfaction: Free rebooking if no “Big Five” sightings occur during your tour. Book now through our website or contact our 24/7 customer service for group discounts! 1. What makes the Safari Adventure Tour stand out? A. Lowest price in the region. B. Unlimited game drive hours. C. Guides with scientific expertise. D. Free accommodation for small groups. 2. How much would a couple pay for a 3-day safari? A. $330. B. $500. C. $660. D. $1,000. 3. What service requires an additional fee? A. Sunrise game drives. B. Guided bush walks. C. Maasai cultural visits. D. Photography workshops. 【答案】1. C 2. C 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了坦桑尼亚的“野生探险之旅”。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Why Choose Us?”部分中“Unlike other safari providers, our expert guides are trained biologists who offer in-depth knowledge about animal behavior and ecosystems. (与其他野生动物探险服务提供商不同，我们的专业导游是经过培训的生物学家，他们能提供有关动物行为和生态系统的深入知识)”可知，Safari Adventure Tour旅行团的导游是训练有素的生物学家，具备科学专业知识，这是让其脱颖而出的特点。故选C项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Tour Packages”部分中“*3-Day Safari: $330/ person (Covers 2 nights in eco-lodges, all meals, and guided bush walks). (*3天的野生探险之旅：每人330美元（包括在生态小屋住两晚、所有餐食和有导游带领的丛林徒步）)”可知，参加为期3天的游猎，每人330美元，一对夫妇则需支付330×2 = 660美元。故选C项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Special Features”部分中“*Flexible Customization: Tailor your tour with add-ons like photography workshops or night safari. (*灵活定制：可以通过添加摄影工作坊或夜间野生探险等附加项目来定制你的旅行)”可知，摄影工作坊属于需要额外付费添加的项目。故选D项。 B My husband, Haywood, reached retirement age after 37 years of teaching this summer. I am excited to have more time with the person I like best in the world. The only downside was his stuff. What does he do with all the books? Haywood brought home, all the books, to a house already piled up with the books passed down from our parents after they passed away. Every bookshelf in the house — and there are a lot of bookshelves in this house — was already stuffed beyond moving. People have been arguing that print is dead, or about to be dead. It is not dead in this house. We write in books. We fold pages and underline passages and draw little stars at the edges of the pages. Before the objections begin, let me say that I am 100 percent in favor of every kind of reading there is: e-books, audio books, Braille books, graphic books, you name it. Nevertheless. I will always prefer a book I can hold in my hand, the kind that smells of paper and glue. The material feel of it pleases me. For me, a book made of paper will always be a beautiful object that warms a room even as it expands (or entertains, or challenges, or informs, or comforts) a mind, and a bookcase will always represent time itself. I walk past one of our bookcases, and I can tell you exactly why a particular book is still there, never removed as space grew limited. When I reread a book from my own shelves, I meet my own younger self. I am what I have read far more surely than I am what I have eaten. By looking at our bookshelves, I can tell you who my husband was, too. Our books ensure that I am still surrounded by all the selves I have ever been, and all the selves my husband has been. I prefer the messy shelves, the folded pages, the notes written in a familiar hand. 4. What can be inferred about the Haywood family? A. They push reading broadly. B. They show off their books, C. They should limit their books. D. They have a reading tradition. 5. What is the author’s attitude towards e-books? A Supportive. B. Grateful. C. Passionate. D. Curious. 6. Why can paper books warm a room according to the author? A. They calm people’s mind. B. They hold emotional memories. C. They decorate the room well. D. They improve the family relation. 7. What is the best title for the text? A. My Books, My Moods B. My Bookshelf, Myself C. My Tie to My Husband D. My Preference to Print Books 【答案】4. D 5. A 6. B 7. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了作者对纸质书的深厚情感与偏爱。作者丈夫退休后，家中书籍堆积如山，但这并未让作者感到困扰，反而让她倍感亲切。书架上的书籍见证了作者和丈夫的历程，是时间的见证者。因此，作者坚称纸质书在她心中有着不可替代的地位。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Haywood brought home, all the books, to a house already piled up with the books passed down from our parents after they passed away. Every bookshelf in the house — and there are a lot of bookshelves in this house — was already stuffed beyond moving.(海伍德把所有的书都带回家，我们的家里已经堆满了父母去世后留下的书。房子里的每个书架——这个房子里有很多书架——都已经塞得无法移动了)”可知，海伍德家族有阅读的传统。故选D。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“Before the objections begin, let me say that I am 100 percent in favor of every kind of reading there is: e-books, audio books, Braille books, graphic books, you name it.(在反对开始之前，我想说，我百分之百地支持所有的阅读方式：电子书、有声书、盲文书、图文书，应有尽有)”可知，作者对电子书的态度是支持。故选A。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“For me, a book made of paper will always be a beautiful object that warms a room even as it expands (or entertains, or challenges, or informs, or comforts) a mind, and a bookcase will always represent time itself. I walk past one of our bookcases, and I can tell you exactly why a particular book is still there, never removed as space grew limited.(对我来说，一本纸做的书永远是一件美丽的东西，它温暖了一个房间，即使它扩展了（或娱乐，或挑战，或告知，或安慰）一个心灵，书柜永远代表着时间本身。当我走过我们的一个书柜时，我可以确切地告诉你为什么某本书还在那里，因为空间变得有限而从未移走)”可知，纸书可以温暖房间是因为它们拥有情感记忆。故选B。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Our books ensure that I am still surrounded by all the selves I have ever been, and all the selves my husband has been. I prefer the messy shelves, the folded pages, the notes written in a familiar hand.(我们的书确保我仍然被我曾经的自己和我丈夫曾经的自己所包围。我更喜欢凌乱的书架，折叠的书页，用熟悉的笔迹写的笔记)”以及本文讲述了作者对纸质书的深厚情感与偏爱。作者丈夫退休后，家中书籍堆积如山，但这并未让作者感到困扰，反而让她倍感亲切，书架上的书籍见证了作者和丈夫的历程，是时间的见证者，因此，作者坚称纸质书在她心中有着不可替代的地位，可知，B选项“我的书架和我自己”最符合文章标题。故选B。 C Bacteria (细菌) know how to rough it out all over the earth. Ask most of them where they’d truly prefer to settle through, and a kitchen sponge (海绵) would probably top the list. Yes, it turns out that the very tool we use to clean our plates, which is warm, damp, and full of nutritious food pieces, is packed of tiny life. Lingchong You, a biologist at Duke University, along with his team, used computers to model the complex environment of a sponge for a 2022 study. He found that sponges featuring pockets of varying sizes are something that really matters for promoting bacterial growth. This holds significance as certain bacteria tend to grow independently while others demand the companionship of others. Within a sponge filled with holes and pockets, there exist such an abundance of diverse structures that everyone attains a state of satisfaction. Nevertheless, it does not necessarily follow that these tools present a health risk to us as well. Bacteria exist everywhere and not all are harmful; in fact, many perform vital jobs. The important question is, therefore, are the bacteria found in sponges even worth worrying about? In 2017, Jennifer Quinlan, a professor of food safety, and her colleagues, collected kitchen sponges from 100 homes, finding that only 1 – 2% of those sponges contained bacteria linked to food poisoning in humans and the ones that did contained only small amounts of harmful bacteria. “The vast majority of bacteria on sponges do not cause illness, and they’re just going to make them smell.” says Quinlan. “Having said that, there is a possibility that if you use a sponge to wipe up raw meat that you could have some of those disease-causing bacteria on there, and studies have found that those bacteria can be separated from kitchen sponges.” This is not the whole story yet. If dangerous bacteria happen to arrive on the scene, the sponge’s special make-up makes it an ideal place for them to grow and multiply. And there’s evidence this is the case. 8. What can we learn from the first paragraph? A. Sponges are perfect tools in the kitchen. B. Bacteria prefer to live in dry environment. C. Kitchen sponges are good home for bacteria. D. Bacteria affect kitchen sponges’ performance. 9. What did Lingchong You find in his study? A. How sponges are exactly structured. B. What encourages bacterial growth. C. How bacteria react to the environment. D. Why bacteria keep company with each other. 10. What does Quinlan think of bacteria on sponges? A. Relatively harmless. B. Poorly adaptive, C. Surprisingly unpleasant. D. Widely distributed. 11. What will be probably discussed in the following paragraph? A. Proofs of bacterial threat. B. The classification of bacteria. C. Methods to control bacterial growth. D. Research into applications of bacteria. 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了细菌在厨房海绵中的生存情况，包括细菌的生长环境、种类、对人类的潜在影响以及海绵的特殊结构如何成为细菌生长的理想场所。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Bacteria (细菌) know how to rough it out all over the earth. Ask most of them where they’d truly prefer to settle though, and a kitchen sponge (海绵) would probably top the list. Yes, it turns out that the very tool we use to clean our plates, which is warm, damp, and full of nutritious food pieces, is packed of tiny life.(细菌知道如何在地球上的各个地方顽强生存。不过，要是问它们最想在哪里定居，厨房海绵可能会高居榜首。没错，事实证明，我们用来清洗盘子的这个工具，温暖、潮湿，还满是富有营养的食物碎屑，其实充满了微小的生命。)”可知，大多数细菌它们真正想在哪里定居，厨房海绵可能会排在首位，事实证明，我们用来清洗盘子的这个温暖、潮湿且充满营养食物碎屑的工具，充满了微小的生命（细菌）。由此可知，厨房海绵是细菌的好家园。故选C。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“He found that sponges featuring pockets of varying sizes are something that really matters for promoting bacterial growth.(他发现，海绵上那些大小各异的孔隙对于促进细菌生长至关重要。)”可知，Lingchong You发现不同大小孔隙的海绵对促进细菌生长起着重要作用，也就是他发现了什么能促进细菌生长。故选B。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“In 2017, Jennifer Quinlan, a professor of food safety, and her colleagues, collected kitchen sponges from 100 homes, finding that only 1 – 2% of those sponges contained bacteria linked to food poisoning in humans and the ones that did contained only small amounts of harmful bacteria. “The vast majority of bacteria on sponges do not cause illness, and they’re just going to make them smell.” says Quinlan.(2017年，食品安全领域的教授Jennifer Quinlan和她的同事们从100个家庭中收集了厨房海绵，发现这些海绵中只有1%到2%含有与人类食物中毒相关的细菌，而且确实含有有害细菌的海绵中，有害细菌的含量也很少。Quinlan说：“海绵上绝大多数细菌不会致病，它们只是会让海绵产生异味。)”可知，Quinlan 认为海绵上绝大多数细菌不会引发疾病，只有极少数海绵含有与人类食物中毒有关的细菌，而且这些细菌的含量也很少，所以她认为海绵上的细菌相对无害。故选A。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“This is not the whole story yet. If dangerous bacteria happen to arrive on the scene, the sponge’s special make-up makes it an ideal place for them to grow and multiply. And there’s evidence this is the case.(事情还不止如此。如果危险的细菌碰巧来到了海绵上，海绵特殊的构造会使它成为这些细菌生长和繁殖的理想场所。而且有证据表明情况确实如此。)”可知，由于最后一段提到有证据表明危险细菌会在海绵上生长繁殖，所以接下来很可能会讨论细菌威胁的证据具体是什么。故选A。 D The rapid spread of AI has people wondering: Who’s most likely to embrace (接受) AI in their daily lives? Many assume it’s those who understand how AI works are most eager to adopt it. Surprisingly, our new research finds the opposite. People with less knowledge about AI are actually more open to using the technology. We call this difference in adoption tendency the “lower literacy-higher receptivity” link. AI now performs tasks we once thought only humans could do. When AI creates a piece of art, writes a heartfelt response, or plays a musical instrument, it can feel almost magical — like it’s crossing into human territory. Of course, AI doesn’t actually possess human qualities. A chatbot might generate an empathetic (同感的) response, but it doesn’t feel empathy. People with more technical knowledge about AI understand this. They know how algorithms (算法), training data, and computational models operate. This makes the technology less magical. On the other hand, those with less understanding may see AI as magical and awe-inspiring. We suggest this sense of magic makes them more open to using AI tools. Our studies show this link is strongest for using AI tools in areas where people associate with human characteristics, like providing emotional support or counseling. When it comes to tasks that don’t cause the same sense of humanlike qualities — such as analyzing test results — the pattern flips. People with higher AI literacy are more receptive to these uses because they focus on AI’s efficiency, rather than any “magical” qualities. Efforts to boost AI literacy might unintentionally dampen people’s enthusiasm for using AI by making it seem less magical. This creates a tricky balance between helping people understand AI and keeping them open to its adoption. To make the most of AI’s potential, businesses, educators and policymakers need to strike this balance. By understanding how perceptions of “magicalness” shape people’s openness to AI, we can help develop new AI-based products and services that take the way people view AI into account, and help them understand the benefits and risks of AI. And ideally, this will happen without causing a loss of the admiration that inspires many people to embrace this new technology. 12. Why are less-informed people more open to AI? A. They trust its moral standards. B. They admire the ability of AI. C. They believe in its superior efficiency. D. They prefer its technical complexity. 13. What does the underlined word “flips” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Breaks down. B. Takes shape. C. Shows up. D. Turns over. 14 What is the tricky situation regarding AI literacy? A. Balancing morals and capability. B. Reducing fear while ensuring safety. C. Familiarizing without losing wonder. D. Prioritizing efficiency over magic. 15. What is the author’s attitude towards using AI? A. Objective. B. Worried. C. Skeptical. D. Dismissive. 【答案】12. B 13. D 14. C 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章探讨了人们对AI接受度的差异，指出对AI了解较少的人更容易接受AI技术，而对AI技术了解较多的人则更关注其效率和实用性。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的内容“On the other hand, those with less understanding may see AI as magical and awe-inspiring. We suggest this sense of magic makes them more open to using AI tools.(另一方面，那些不太了解人工智能的人可能会认为人工智能很神奇，令人敬畏。我们认为这种神奇的感觉使他们更愿意使用人工智能工具)”可知，一些人更容易接受AI是因为他们对AI的能力感到钦佩。故选B项。 【13题详解】 词句猜测题。根据上文的句子“Our studies show this link is strongest for using AI tools in areas where people associate with human characteristics, like providing emotional support or counseling. When it comes to tasks that don’t cause the same sense of humanlike qualities—such as analyzing test results(我们的研究表明，在与人类特征相关的领域（如提供情感支持或咨询）使用人工智能工具时，这种联系最为强烈。当涉及到不会引起同样的人类品质感的任务时，比如分析测试结果)”可知，此处对比了“与人类特征相关的领域（如提供情感支持或咨询）使用人工智能工具时”和“不会引起同样的人类品质感的任务时”两种情况，因为后者不涉及引起人类品质感的任务，所以与前者相比情况会出现反转，划线单词flip的意义为“改变；反转”，与turn over意义相近。故选D项。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的内容“Efforts to boost AI literacy might unintentionally dampen people’s enthusiasm for using AI by making it seem less magical. (提高AI素养的努力可能会无意中削弱人们对使用AI的热情，因为它会让AI显得不那么神奇)”可知，关于人工智能素养，关键在于在提高AI素养的同时保持人们对AI的“神奇感”。故选C项。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据全文内容，尤其是最后一段中的内容“By understanding how perceptions of ‘magicalness’ shape people’s openness to AI, we can help develop new AI-based products and services that take the way people view AI into account, and help them understand the benefits and risks of AI. (通过理解‘神奇感’如何影响人们对AI的接受度，我们可以帮助开发新的基于AI的产品和服务，同时考虑到人们对AI的看法，并帮助他们理解AI的好处和风险)”可知，作者对AI的态度是客观的，既看到了其潜力，也关注了其风险和挑战。故选A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。 Smart Shopping Strategies for the Holiday Season It’s season for spending, as we look ahead to the end-of-year holidays and start shelling out money for different necessities. This year will be especially tough on budgets due to the high prices on just about everything. ____16____ ● Do clean up during seasonal sales. Companies are all trying to attract us to shop at the end of the year. You can find a lot of good deals, but you’ll want to start with a plan. ____17____ And that will help you determine which are important to you. ● Don’t be blinded by big markdowns. ____18____ You need to confirm that it’s actually a good deal by checking prices online. If you find a lower price, ask at the register for a price match or load up your virtual cart. Some stores will match their online prices and the prices of selected competitors. ● ____19____ Tools such as Price Tracker can help you purchase when prices hit rock bottom or close to it. And you can set up email alerts to be notified when prices drop. Also remember that policies vary by different retailers during the holiday shopping season. ● Don’t trust Ads on social media. ____20____ If you see something you want to buy in a post, check to make sure the company has a website with contact information, a physical address and a return policy. Also, search for reviews and complaints online and check the Better Business Bureau atBBB.org. A. Do buy low. B. Do use price trackers. C. Commercials could contain cheating descriptions. D. The sign of “50% off ” doesn’t mean it’s a bargain. E. Make a list, including models and features you want. F. To save more of your money, follow these dos and don’ts. G. Set aside some money in a bank account for emergency repairs. 【答案】16. F 17. E 18. D 19. A 20. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些明智的假日购物策略。 【16题详解】 根据上文“It’s season for spending, as we look ahead to the end-of-year holidays and start shelling out money for different necessities. This year will be especially tough on budgets due to the high prices on just about everything.(现在是消费的季节，因为我们期待着年终假期，开始为不同的必需品花钱。今年的预算尤其紧张，因为几乎所有东西的价格都很高)”可知，上文提到了预算紧张，推测本句引出后文省钱的建议。故F选项“为了节省更多的钱，请遵循这些注意事项”符合语境，故选F。 【17题详解】 根据上文“● Do clean up during seasonal sales. Companies are all trying to attract us to shop at the end of the year. You can find a lot of good deals, but you’ll want to start with a plan.(●在季节性销售期间清空。公司都在努力吸引我们在年底购物。你可以找到很多不错的交易，但你需要从一个计划开始)”可知，上文提到了要为购物制定计划，推测本句说明如何制定计划。故E选项“列一个清单，包括你想要的型号和特点”符合语境，故选E。 【18题详解】 根据上文“● Don’t be blinded by big markdowns.(不要被大减价蒙蔽了双眼)”以及后文“You need to confirm that it’s actually a good deal by checking prices online. If you find a lower price, ask at the register for a price match or load up your virtual cart. Some stores will match their online prices and the prices of selected competitors.(你需要在网上查看价格来确认这确实是一笔好买卖。如果你发现一个更低的价格，在收银台询问价格匹配或加载你的虚拟购物车。一些商店会将他们的网上价格与选定的竞争对手的价格相匹配)”可知，上文提到小心大减价，本句承接上文说明原因是减价并一定真的便宜，可能还会发现更低价。故D选项“‘五折’的标志并不意味着是便宜货”符合语境，故选D。 【19题详解】 根据后文“Tools such as Price Tracker can help you purchase when prices hit rock bottom or close to it. And you can set up email alerts to be notified when prices drop. Also remember that policies vary by different retailers during the holiday shopping season.(价格追踪器等工具可以帮助你在价格触底或接近底部时购买。你还可以设置电子邮件提醒，以便在价格下跌时收到通知。还要记住，在假日购物季，不同的零售商的政策是不同的)”可知，本段的主旨是利用工具在价格低的时候买入，A选项buy low对应后文prices hit rock bottom。故A选项“一定要逢低买进”符合语境，故选A。 【20题详解】 根据上文“● Don’t trust Ads on social media.(●不要相信社交媒体上的广告)”以及后文“If you see something you want to buy in a post, check to make sure the company has a website with contact information, a physical address and a return policy. Also, search for reviews and complaints online and check the Better Business Bureau at BBB.org.(如果你在一个帖子里看到你想买的东西，检查一下该公司是否有一个网站，上面有联系信息、实际地址和退货政策。此外，在网上搜索评论和投诉，并查看bbb.org上的商业改善局)”可知，上文提到不要相信社交媒体上的广告，本句说明原因，C选项Ads对应上文Commercials。故C选项“广告可能包含欺骗描述”符合语境，故选C。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) I was nervous when I stood up to compete for the lead role in the annual play. My hands shook, and I ____21____ wanted to go back into my seat and be invisible. After finishing reading my ____22____, I rushed back to my seat. When the teacher called my name, I couldn’t ____23____ it. I was on the cast list! With a racing heart, I felt nearly faint, but incredibly happy. I was ____24____ to do my best and practiced every day. I ____25____ too hard. Then I started to have scary dreams about ____26____ my lines on stage. Finally, I told the teacher to let someone else take my ____27____. She said, “You can do this. I’ll help you.” At rehearsal (排演), ____28____ went smoothly until the scene where I slipped on the ice, followed by loud laughter. I went out and started to ____29____. “I can’t do it. Get someone else!” Suddenly, I heard voices and a gentle hand took mine. I ____30____ through my tears to see concerned faces. Four girls had come after me. “Please, don’t drop out. Our play will be a ____31____ without you!” they said. “Okay,” I said, giving them a shy smile. I dried my eyes and went back to the stage. During the show, part of the scenery fell down and the audience responded with laughter, but it didn’t ____32____ me. The applause was ____33____at the end of that performance and I was pleased with it. Since then, I’ve faced ____34____, but I’ve also experienced great joy. I still feel discouraged sometimes, but I remember how I overcame my fear and ____35____ to the challenge, thanks to the supportive teacher and the encouragement of unexpected friends. 21. A. aimlessly B. desperately C. confidently D. generously 22. A. blogs B. jokes C. lines D. actions 23. A. believe B. stand C. judge D. make 24. A. proud B. eager C. afraid D. clever 25. A. played B. relaxed C. talked D. worked 26. A. exchanging B. delivering C. forgetting D. ignoring 27. A. role B. idea C. seat D. base 28. A. nothing B. everything C. anything D. something 29. A. sink B. sing C. jog D. cry 30. A. looked up B. turned away C. stepped back D. glanced down 31. A. failure B. victory C. surprise D. mistake 32. A. defeat B. impress C. interest D. bother 33. A. awkward B. incredible C. profitable D. complex 34. A. efforts B. choices C. attempts D. struggles 35. A. referred B. related C. rose D. saw 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. B 25. D 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. D 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者参加年度话剧表演，因为失误被观众嘲笑，作者一开始十分伤心沮丧，但是在朋友的关心下继续完成了演出，最终得到了观众的认可。 【21题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我的手颤抖着，我非常地想回到座位上，让人看不见我。A. aimlessly无目的地；B. desperately绝望的，非常；C. confidently自信地；D. generously慷慨地。根据后文“wanted to go back into my seat and be invisible”可知，作者因为紧张想逃避，非常地想回到座位上，让人看不见自己。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：读完我台词后，我冲回座位。A. blogs博客；B. jokes玩笑；C. lines台词；D. actions行动。根据上文“I was nervous when I stood up to compete for the lead role in the annual play.(当我站起来竞争年度话剧的主角时，我很紧张)”可知，此处指作者读完话剧中主角的台词，故选C。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当老师叫到我的名字时，我简直不敢相信。A. believe相信；B. stand站立；C. judge判断；D. make制作。根据上文“I was on the cast list!(我在演员名单上！)”可知，作者难以相信自己被选中了。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我渴望做到最好，每天都练习。A. proud骄傲的；B. eager渴望的；C. afraid害怕的；D. clever聪明的。根据后文“to do my best and practiced every day”可知，每天都练习是因为渴望做到最好。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我工作太努力了。A. played玩耍；B. relaxed放松；C. talked谈话；D. worked工作。根据上文“practiced every day”可知，作者每天都联系，说明工作十分努力。故选D。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然后我开始做可怕的梦，梦见自己在舞台上忘记了台词。A. exchanging交换；B. delivering递送；C. forgetting忘记；D. ignoring忽视。根据上文“Then I started to have scary dreams about”以及后文“my lines on stage”可知，作者因为紧张，开始做可怕的梦，梦见自己在舞台上忘记了台词。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：最后，我告诉老师让别人代替我的角色。A. role角色；B. idea想法；C. seat座位；D. base根基。呼应上文“I stood up to compete for the lead role”指让老师找人替代自己的角色。故选A。 【28题详解】 考查不定代词辨析。句意：在排练的时候，一切都很顺利，直到我在冰上滑倒的那一幕，随之而来的是哄堂大笑。A. nothing没有什么；B. everything一切；C. anything任何事；D. something某事。根据后文“went smoothly until the scene where I slipped on the ice, followed by loud laughter”可知，作者因为失误被嘲笑，推测在此之前一切顺利。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我走出去哭了起来。A. sink下沉；B. sing唱歌；C. jog慢跑；D. cry哭泣。根据上文“I slipped on the ice, followed by loud laughter”以及后文“through my tears”可知，作者出现失误被嘲笑，伤心地哭了。故选D。 【30题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我泪眼朦胧地抬起头来，看到的是关切的面孔。A. looked up向上看；B. turned away转移；C. stepped back退后；D. glanced down向下瞥一眼。根据后文“through my tears to see concerned faces”指作者透过泪眼抬头看到了关心的面孔，此处为短语look up表示“抬头”符合语境。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：没有你，我们的戏就失败了！A. failure失败；B. victory胜利；C. surprise惊喜；D. mistake错误。根据上文“Please, don’t drop out. Our play will be a”可知，对方劝作者不要退出，因为没有作者，戏剧就失败了。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在演出过程中，一部分布景掉了下来，观众报以笑声，但这并没有困扰到我。A. defeat失败；B. impress使印象深刻；C. interest兴趣；D. bother困扰。根据上文“part of the scenery fell down and the audience responded with laughter, but it didn’t”中but表示转折，说明作者克服了挑战，没有让他人困扰到自己。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：那场演出结束时掌声非常热烈，我很满意。A. awkward尴尬的；B. incredible极大的，难以置信的；C. profitable盈利的；D. complex复杂的。根据后文“I was pleased with it”可知，作者满意是因为掌声热烈，incredible符合语境，故选B。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：从那以后，我遇到了很多困难，但我也经历了很多快乐。A. efforts努力；B. choices选择；C. attempts尝试；D. struggles困难，挣扎。根据后文“I still feel discouraged sometimes”可知，指有时会遇到令人沮丧的困难，but表示转折，故选D。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：有时我仍然感到气馁，但我记得我是如何克服恐惧，迎接挑战的，这要感谢支持我的老师和意想不到的朋友的鼓励。A. referred参考；B. related联系；C. rose迎上；D. saw看见。根据后文“to the challenge, thanks to the supportive teacher and the encouragement of unexpected friends”可知，作者因为老师和朋友的支持和鼓励，勇敢迎接挑战，最后完成了演出。rise to the challenge“迎接挑战”，故选C。 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。 Artists from the US-China Music Institute on Sunday presented its third Chinese New Year Concert “The Sound of Spring” in New York, which bridged the Eastern and Western cultures. Around 1,000 people from various cultural backgrounds made ____36____ (they) way to the concert despite the inconvenience ____37____ (bring) by the winter storm in New York. The first half of the program featured “Ode to Pear Blossoms” from The Royal Consort of Tang, a ____38____ (new) created Peking opera, which combines modern sounds with traditional form, as well as two pieces ____39____ (honor) the Yellow River, which has been referred to as the cradle (摇篮) of Chinese civilization. The second half of the concert displayed the sounds of the traditional Chinese pipa, the exciting suona and beautiful vocal music ____40____ celebration of the Chinese New Year and its spirit of family, togetherness and looking ahead with ____41____ (optimistic). “Our aim is not only ____42____ (offer) an opportunity to the US audience for entertainment on the occasion of Chinese Lunar New Year, but to showcase Chinese culture, history and development,” says Jindong Cai, director of the institute. Isabel Wang, ____43____ studies at New York University, says she ____44____ (move) to tears at the scene and that she was proud that Chinese music was presented to the audience in such _____45_____ amazing way. 【答案】36. their 37. brought 38. newly 39. honoring 40. in 41. optimism 42. to offer 43. who 44. was moved 45. an 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。来自中美音乐学院的艺术家们在纽约举办了第三届中国新年音乐会“春之声”，成功架起了东西方文化的桥梁。 【36题详解】 考查代词。句意：尽管纽约的冬季风暴带来了不便，但来自不同文化背景的大约1000人还是设法来到了音乐会。根据空格后的名词way可知，空格处应该用形容词性物主代词their作定语，修饰名词way，make one’s way to“前往某处”是固定搭配。故填their。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：尽管纽约的冬季风暴带来了不便，但来自不同文化背景的大约1000人还是设法来到了音乐会。空格处应该用非谓语动词作定语，修饰空格前的名词inconvenience，动词bring与名词inconvenience之间是被动关系，所以用过去分词brought作定语。故填brought。 【38题详解】 考查副词。句意：节目的上半部分以《大唐贵妃》中的《梨花颂》为特色，这是一部新创作的京剧，它将现代声音与传统形式结合在一起。根据空格后过去分词created可知，空格处应该用副词newly作状语，修饰过去分词created。故填newly。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：节目的上半部分以《大唐贵妃》中的《梨花颂》为特色，这是一部新创作的京剧，它将现代声音与传统形式结合在一起，还有两首致敬黄河的曲子，黄河被称为中华文明的摇篮。根据空格前的名词pieces可知，空格处应该用非谓语动词作定语，修饰空格前的pieces，动词honor与pieces之间是主动关系，所以应该用现在分词honoring作定语。故填honoring。 【40题详解】 考查介词。句意：音乐会的下半部分展示了中国传统琵琶的声音、激动人心的唢呐和美丽的声乐，庆祝中国新年及其家庭团聚和展望未来的精神。in celebration of“庆祝”是固定搭配。故填in。 【41题详解】 考查名词。句意：音乐会的下半部分展示了中国传统琵琶的声音、激动人心的唢呐和美丽的声乐，庆祝中国新年及其家庭团聚和展望未来的乐观精神。根据空格前的介词with可知，空格处应该用名词optimism作介词宾语。故填optimism。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：“我们的目标不仅是在中国农历新年之际为美国观众提供一个娱乐机会，而且是展示中国的文化、历史和发展，”该研究所所长蔡近东说。根据主语our aim可知，空格处应该用不定式作表语。故填to offer。 【43题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：在纽约大学学习的Isabel Wang说，她在现场感动得流泪，她为以如此惊人的方式向观众呈现中国音乐感到自豪。空格处引导非限制性定语从句，对先行词Isabel Wang进行限定说明，从句中缺少主语，所以用关系代词who代替先行词在从句中作主语。故填who。 【44题详解】 考查时态和语态。句意：在纽约大学学习的Isabel Wang说，她在现场感动得流泪，她为以如此惊人的方式向观众呈现中国音乐感到自豪。空格处是谓语动词，根据下文的was可知，描述过去发生的事用一般过去时，主语she与动词move之间是被动关系，用被动语态，主语是she，be动词用was。故填was moved。 【45题详解】 考查冠词。句意：在纽约大学学习的Isabel Wang说，她在现场感动得流泪，她为以如此惊人的方式向观众呈现中国音乐感到自豪。根据空格后的单数名词way可知，空格处应该用不定冠词表示“一”，amazing的发音是元音音素开头，所以用an。故填an。 第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 你将参加英语课上的“一分钟演讲”活动。请你针对部分同学在校园内用手机拍摄短视频的现象写一篇演讲稿，内容包括： (1) 陈述看法； (2) 提出建议。 注意： (1) 写作词数应为80左右； (2) 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 My Views on Filming Short Videos on Campus ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】My Views on Filming Short Videos on Campus Dear classmates, Recently, some of us have been filming short videos on campus. In my opinion, it can be a fun way to record campus life, but it also has its drawbacks. Not only may it distract us from our studies and even disrupt the school order, but it might also cause unnecessary comparisons and affect our self-esteem when the videos don’t get the expected response. I suggest we should limit the time for filming and choose proper places. Let’s focus more on our academic tasks and make good use of our time on campus. Thank you! 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于演讲稿。要求考生针对部分同学在校园内用手机拍摄短视频的现象陈述看法并提出建议。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 记录：record → document 缺点：drawback → disadvantage 分散注意力：distract → divert 建议：suggest → propose 2. 句式拓展 并列句变复合句 原句：In my opinion, it can be a fun way to record campus life, but it also has its drawbacks. 拓展句：In my opinion, it can be a fun way that we can use to record campus life, but it also has its drawbacks. 【点睛】[高分句型 1] Not only may it distract us from our studies and even disrupt the school order, but it might also cause unnecessary comparisons and affect our self esteem when the videos don’t get the expected response. (运用了not only...but also...并列结构和从属连词when 引导的时间状语从句) [高分句型 2] I suggest we should limit the time for filming and choose proper places. (运用了省略连词that的宾语从句和虚拟语气) 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。 In a small town, an elderly woman named Agnes lives alone. Though in her late 60s, Agnes still tries hard to take care of herself and run a small farm. However, she is finding herself struggling to maintain all this. One winter morning, as frost painted the windows with delicate designs, Agnes woke up to unsettling silence — The power was out, and so was the heating. “Another signal of struggling,” Agnes thought to herself. Feeling cold, she wrapped herself in a thick coat and decided to go to the local cafe for a cup of coffee and some warmth. As she stepped out into the biting cold, Agnes felt the pain inside her bones. The streets were unusually quiet, with only a few brave souls braving the elements. She made her way to the cafe, her breath visible in the frosty air. Upon entering, she was greeted by the good smell of fresh coffee. She ordered her usual and found a seat by the window. As she drank her coffee, Agnes noticed a young man shaking outside. He seemed to be debating whether to come in or not. The moment she saw his face, she recognized it was Charlie, who used to enjoy coffee in the cafe and pay for her coffee before they started a pleasant conversation. “There must be something wrong with him,” Agnes thought. She decided to buy Charlie a cup of coffee. Holding a steaming cup of coffee, Agnes approached Charlie and offered him the cup. “Here, this might help warm you up,” Agnes said gently. Charlie looked at Agnes with surprise and gratitude. “Thank you,” he stammered, his hands wrapping around the cup as if it were a lifeline. “I…I lost my job and home. I was trying to... find a job...” Agnes patted him on the arm and said softly, “We all have struggles, but there’s always hope.” 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。 With an idea in mind, Agnes invited Charlie into the cafe. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ During his stay with Agnes, Charlie tried to pay back. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 With an idea in mind, Agnes invited Charlie into the cafe. They found a quiet corner and sat down. Agnes listened intently as Charlie shared his story. He had been laid off a month ago and had been struggling to make ends meet ever since. Agnes, seeing herself in his struggle, offered him a place to stay for a few days. “I have an extra room that no one uses,” she said with a warm smile. “You can stay there while you get back on your feet.” Charlie hesitated but finally accepted her offer, his eyes filled with relief and gratitude. During his stay with Agnes, Charlie tried to pay back. He began by helping out around the farm. Each day, he would wake up early and assist Agnes with her chores, feeding the animals, repairing fences, and even chopping wood for the fireplace. Slowly but surely, the farm began to look better and Agnes felt less burdened. Charlie also lined up job interviews and finally landed a job at a local grocery store. The day he moved into his own place, he and Agnes shared a heartfelt goodbye. “You have no idea how much you’ve helped me,” Charlie said, tears in his eyes. Agnes, hugging him tightly, replied, “We both helped each other. Remember, there’s always hope.” 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开。在一个小镇上，60多岁的阿格尼斯独自生活并经营着一个小农场，但渐渐感到力不从心。一个寒冬的早晨，停电让她的家失去了暖气，阿格尼斯决定去当地的咖啡馆取暖。在咖啡馆里，她遇到了曾经熟悉的年轻人查理，他因失业和无家可归而彷徨。阿格尼斯为他买了一杯咖啡，并安慰他说，尽管生活艰难，但总有希望。查理感动不已，感受到了一丝温暖与鼓励。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段句首内容“带着一个想法，阿格尼斯邀请查理走进咖啡馆。”可知，第一段可以描写阿格尼斯了解查理的情况后对于查理的帮助。 ②由第二段句首内容“在与阿格尼斯相处期间，查理试图偿还。”可知，第二段可以描写查理为了偿还采取的行动，和查理的感激之情。 2.续写线索：邀请走进咖啡馆—了解查理的情况—邀请到家—查理试图偿还—农场帮忙—感谢 3.词汇激活 行类 ①专心听：listen intently/ listen attentively ②解雇：lay off/fire ③帮助：assist/help 情绪类 ①感激：gratitude/appreciation ②泪水盈眶：tears in one’s eyes/tears filling one’s eyes 【点睛】【高分句型1】Agnes, seeing herself in his struggle, offered him a place to stay for a few days. (运用了现在分词短语seeing herself in his struggle作原因状语、不定式短语to stay for a few days作后置定语) 【高分句型2】He began by helping out around the farm. (运用了动名词短语helping out around the farm作宾语) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 新蔡县第一高级中学2024-2025学年高二下学期6月份月考英语试题 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) A Safari (狩猎) Adventure Tour: Explore Wildlife in Tanzania Are you passionate about wildlife and eager to witness Africa’s iconic animals in their natural habitat? Join our “Safari Adventure Tour” in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park! Over the past decade, our tours have attracted thousands of nature enthusiasts who seek unforgettable encounters with lions, elephants, giraffes, and the Grout Migration of wildebeests. Why Choose Us? Unlike other safari providers, our expert guides are trained biologists who offer in-depth knowledge about animal behavior and ecosystems. We prioritize small-group tours (maximum 8guests) to ensure personalized experiences. Our prime location near the Serengeti’s central plains maximizes your chances of spotting rare species. Tour Packages * 1-Day Safari: $120/ person (Includes sunrise-to-sunset game drive, lunch, and park fees) . * 3-Day Safari: $330/ person (Covers 2 nights in eco-lodges, all meals, and guided bush walks) . * 5-Day Safari: $500/ person (Adds hot-air balloon ride over the savanna and a Maasai cultural visit) . Special Features * Flexible Customization: Tailor your tour with add-ons like photography workshops or night safari. * Sustainability Commitment: 10% of profits fund local wildlife conservation projects. * Guaranteed Satisfaction: Free rebooking if no “Big Five” sightings occur during your tour. Book now through our website or contact our 24/7 customer service for group discounts! 1. What makes the Safari Adventure Tour stand out? A. Lowest price in the region. B. Unlimited game drive hours. C. Guides with scientific expertise. D. Free accommodation for small groups. 2. How much would a couple pay for a 3-day safari? A. $330. B. $500. C. $660. D. $1,000. 3. What service requires an additional fee? A. Sunrise game drives. B. Guided bush walks. C. Maasai cultural visits. D. Photography workshops. B My husband, Haywood, reached retirement age after 37 years of teaching this summer. I am excited to have more time with the person I like best in the world. The only downside was his stuff. What does he do with all the books? Haywood brought home, all the books, to a house already piled up with the books passed down from our parents after they passed away. Every bookshelf in the house — and there are a lot of bookshelves in this house — was already stuffed beyond moving. People have been arguing that print is dead, or about to be dead. It is not dead in this house. We write in books. We fold pages and underline passages and draw little stars at the edges of the pages. Before the objections begin, let me say that I am 100 percent in favor of every kind of reading there is: e-books, audio books, Braille books, graphic books, you name it. Nevertheless. I will always prefer a book I can hold in my hand, the kind that smells of paper and glue. The material feel of it pleases me. For me, a book made of paper will always be a beautiful object that warms a room even as it expands (or entertains, or challenges, or informs, or comforts) a mind, and a bookcase will always represent time itself. I walk past one of our bookcases, and I can tell you exactly why a particular book is still there, never removed as space grew limited. When I reread a book from my own shelves, I meet my own younger self. I am what I have read far more surely than I am what I have eaten. By looking at our bookshelves, I can tell you who my husband was, too. Our books ensure that I am still surrounded by all the selves I have ever been, and all the selves my husband has been. I prefer the messy shelves, the folded pages, the notes written in a familiar hand. 4. What can be inferred about the Haywood family? A. They push reading broadly. B. They show off their books, C. They should limit their books. D. They have a reading tradition. 5. What is the author’s attitude towards e-books? A. Supportive. B. Grateful. C. Passionate. D. Curious. 6. Why can paper books warm a room according to the author? A. They calm people’s mind. B. They hold emotional memories. C. They decorate the room well. D. They improve the family relation. 7. What is the best title for the text? A. My Books, My Moods B. My Bookshelf, Myself C My Tie to My Husband D. My Preference to Print Books C Bacteria (细菌) know how to rough it out all over the earth. Ask most of them where they’d truly prefer to settle through, and a kitchen sponge (海绵) would probably top the list. Yes, it turns out that the very tool we use to clean our plates, which is warm, damp, and full of nutritious food pieces, is packed of tiny life. Lingchong You, a biologist at Duke University, along with his team, used computers to model the complex environment of a sponge for a 2022 study. He found that sponges featuring pockets of varying sizes are something that really matters for promoting bacterial growth. This holds significance as certain bacteria tend to grow independently while others demand the companionship of others. Within a sponge filled with holes and pockets, there exist such an abundance of diverse structures that everyone attains a state of satisfaction. Nevertheless, it does not necessarily follow that these tools present a health risk to us as well. Bacteria exist everywhere and not all are harmful; in fact, many perform vital jobs. The important question is, therefore, are the bacteria found in sponges even worth worrying about? In 2017, Jennifer Quinlan, a professor of food safety, and her colleagues, collected kitchen sponges from 100 homes, finding that only 1 – 2% of those sponges contained bacteria linked to food poisoning in humans and the ones that did contained only small amounts of harmful bacteria. “The vast majority of bacteria on sponges do not cause illness, and they’re just going to make them smell.” says Quinlan. “Having said that, there is a possibility that if you use a sponge to wipe up raw meat that you could have some of those disease-causing bacteria on there, and studies have found that those bacteria can be separated from kitchen sponges.” This is not the whole story yet. If dangerous bacteria happen to arrive on the scene, the sponge’s special make-up makes it an ideal place for them to grow and multiply. And there’s evidence this is the case. 8. What can we learn from the first paragraph? A. Sponges are perfect tools in the kitchen. B. Bacteria prefer to live in dry environment. C. Kitchen sponges are good home for bacteria. D. Bacteria affect kitchen sponges’ performance. 9. What did Lingchong You find in his study? A. How sponges are exactly structured. B. What encourages bacterial growth. C. How bacteria react to the environment. D. Why bacteria keep company with each other. 10. What does Quinlan think of bacteria on sponges? A. Relatively harmless. B. Poorly adaptive, C. Surprisingly unpleasant. D. Widely distributed. 11. What will be probably discussed in the following paragraph? A. Proofs of bacterial threat. B. The classification of bacteria. C Methods to control bacterial growth. D. Research into applications of bacteria. D The rapid spread of AI has people wondering: Who’s most likely to embrace (接受) AI in their daily lives? Many assume it’s those who understand how AI works are most eager to adopt it. Surprisingly, our new research finds the opposite. People with less knowledge about AI are actually more open to using the technology. We call this difference in adoption tendency the “lower literacy-higher receptivity” link. AI now performs tasks we once thought only humans could do. When AI creates a piece of art, writes a heartfelt response, or plays a musical instrument, it can feel almost magical — like it’s crossing into human territory. Of course, AI doesn’t actually possess human qualities. A chatbot might generate an empathetic (同感的) response, but it doesn’t feel empathy. People with more technical knowledge about AI understand this. They know how algorithms (算法), training data, and computational models operate. This makes the technology less magical. On the other hand, those with less understanding may see AI as magical and awe-inspiring. We suggest this sense of magic makes them more open to using AI tools. Our studies show this link is strongest for using AI tools in areas where people associate with human characteristics, like providing emotional support or counseling. When it comes to tasks that don’t cause the same sense of humanlike qualities — such as analyzing test results — the pattern flips. People with higher AI literacy are more receptive to these uses because they focus on AI’s efficiency, rather than any “magical” qualities. Efforts to boost AI literacy might unintentionally dampen people’s enthusiasm for using AI by making it seem less magical. This creates a tricky balance between helping people understand AI and keeping them open to its adoption. To make the most of AI’s potential, businesses, educators and policymakers need to strike this balance. By understanding how perceptions of “magicalness” shape people’s openness to AI, we can help develop new AI-based products and services that take the way people view AI into account, and help them understand the benefits and risks of AI. And ideally, this will happen without causing a loss of the admiration that inspires many people to embrace this new technology. 12. Why are less-informed people more open to AI? A. They trust its moral standards. B. They admire the ability of AI. C. They believe in its superior efficiency. D. They prefer its technical complexity. 13. What does the underlined word “flips” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Breaks down. B. Takes shape. C. Shows up. D. Turns over. 14. What is the tricky situation regarding AI literacy? A. Balancing morals and capability. B. Reducing fear while ensuring safety. C. Familiarizing without losing wonder. D. Prioritizing efficiency over magic. 15. What is the author’s attitude towards using AI? A. Objective. B. Worried. C. Skeptical. D. Dismissive. 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。 Smart Shopping Strategies for the Holiday Season It’s season for spending, as we look ahead to the end-of-year holidays and start shelling out money for different necessities. This year will be especially tough on budgets due to the high prices on just about everything. ____16____ ● Do clean up during seasonal sales. Companies are all trying to attract us to shop at the end of the year. You can find a lot of good deals, but you’ll want to start with a plan. ____17____ And that will help you determine which are important to you. ● Don’t be blinded by big markdowns. ____18____ You need to confirm that it’s actually a good deal by checking prices online. If you find a lower price, ask at the register for a price match or load up your virtual cart. Some stores will match their online prices and the prices of selected competitors. ● ____19____ Tools such as Price Tracker can help you purchase when prices hit rock bottom or close to it. And you can set up email alerts to be notified when prices drop. Also remember that policies vary by different retailers during the holiday shopping season. ● Don’t trust Ads on social media. ____20____ If you see something you want to buy in a post, check to make sure the company has a website with contact information, a physical address and a return policy. Also, search for reviews and complaints online and check the Better Business Bureau atBBB.org. A. Do buy low. B. Do use price trackers. C Commercials could contain cheating descriptions. D. The sign of “50% off ” doesn’t mean it’s a bargain. E. Make a list, including models and features you want. F. To save more of your money, follow these dos and don’ts. G. Set aside some money in a bank account for emergency repairs. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) I was nervous when I stood up to compete for the lead role in the annual play. My hands shook, and I ____21____ wanted to go back into my seat and be invisible. After finishing reading my ____22____, I rushed back to my seat. When the teacher called my name, I couldn’t ____23____ it. I was on the cast list! With a racing heart, I felt nearly faint, but incredibly happy. I was ____24____ to do my best and practiced every day. I ____25____ too hard. Then I started to have scary dreams about ____26____ my lines on stage. Finally, I told the teacher to let someone else take my ____27____. She said, “You can do this. I’ll help you.” At rehearsal (排演), ____28____ went smoothly until the scene where I slipped on the ice, followed by loud laughter. I went out and started to ____29____. “I can’t do it. Get someone else!” Suddenly, I heard voices and a gentle hand took mine. I ____30____ through my tears to see concerned faces. Four girls had come after me. “Please, don’t drop out. Our play will be a ____31____ without you!” they said. “Okay,” I said, giving them a shy smile. I dried my eyes and went back to the stage. During the show, part of the scenery fell down and the audience responded with laughter, but it didn’t ____32____ me. The applause was ____33____at the end of that performance and I was pleased with it. Since then, I’ve faced ____34____, but I’ve also experienced great joy. I still feel discouraged sometimes, but I remember how I overcame my fear and ____35____ to the challenge, thanks to the supportive teacher and the encouragement of unexpected friends. 21. A. aimlessly B. desperately C. confidently D. generously 22. A. blogs B. jokes C. lines D. actions 23. A. believe B. stand C. judge D. make 24. A. proud B. eager C. afraid D. clever 25. A. played B. relaxed C. talked D. worked 26. A. exchanging B. delivering C. forgetting D. ignoring 27. A. role B. idea C. seat D. base 28. A. nothing B. everything C. anything D. something 29. A. sink B. sing C. jog D. cry 30. A. looked up B. turned away C. stepped back D. glanced down 31. A. failure B. victory C. surprise D. mistake 32. A. defeat B. impress C. interest D. bother 33. A. awkward B. incredible C. profitable D. complex 34. A. efforts B. choices C. attempts D. struggles 35. A. referred B. related C. rose D. saw 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。 Artists from the US-China Music Institute on Sunday presented its third Chinese New Year Concert “The Sound of Spring” in New York, which bridged the Eastern and Western cultures. Around 1,000 people from various cultural backgrounds made ____36____ (they) way to the concert despite the inconvenience ____37____ (bring) by the winter storm in New York. The first half of the program featured “Ode to Pear Blossoms” from The Royal Consort of Tang a ____38____ (new) created Peking opera, which combines modern sounds with traditional form, as well as two pieces ____39____ (honor) the Yellow River, which has been referred to as the cradle (摇篮) of Chinese civilization. The second half of the concert displayed the sounds of the traditional Chinese pipa, the exciting suona and beautiful vocal music ____40____ celebration of the Chinese New Year and its spirit of family, togetherness and looking ahead with ____41____ (optimistic). “Our aim is not only ____42____ (offer) an opportunity to the US audience for entertainment on the occasion of Chinese Lunar New Year, but to showcase Chinese culture, history and development,” says Jindong Cai, director of the institute. Isabel Wang, ____43____ studies at New York University, says she ____44____ (move) to tears at the scene and that she was proud that Chinese music was presented to the audience in such _____45_____ amazing way. 第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 你将参加英语课上的“一分钟演讲”活动。请你针对部分同学在校园内用手机拍摄短视频的现象写一篇演讲稿，内容包括： (1) 陈述看法； (2) 提出建议。 注意： (1) 写作词数应为80左右； (2) 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 My Views on Filming Short Videos on Campus ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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，使之构成一篇完整短文。 In a small town, an elderly woman named Agnes lives alone. Though in her late 60s, Agnes still tries hard to take care of herself and run a small farm. However, she is finding herself struggling to maintain all this. One winter morning, as frost painted the windows with delicate designs, Agnes woke up to unsettling silence — The power was out, and so was the heating. “Another signal of struggling,” Agnes thought to herself. Feeling cold, she wrapped herself in a thick coat and decided to go to the local cafe for a cup of coffee and some warmth. As she stepped out into the biting cold, Agnes felt the pain inside her bones. The streets were unusually quiet, with only a few brave souls braving the elements. She made her way to the cafe, her breath visible in the frosty air. Upon entering, she was greeted by the good smell of fresh coffee. She ordered her usual and found a seat by the window. As she drank her coffee, Agnes noticed a young man shaking outside. He seemed to be debating whether to come in or not. The moment she saw his face, she recognized it was Charlie, who used to enjoy coffee in the cafe and pay for her coffee before they started a pleasant conversation. “There must be something wrong with him,” Agnes thought. She decided to buy Charlie a cup of coffee. Holding a steaming cup of coffee, Agnes approached Charlie and offered him the cup. “Here, this might help warm you up,” Agnes said gently. Charlie looked at Agnes with surprise and gratitude. “Thank you,” he stammered, his hands wrapping around the cup as if it were a lifeline. “I…I lost my job and home. I was trying to... find a job...” Agnes patted him on the arm and said softly, “We all have struggles, but there’s always hope.” 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。 With an idea in mind, Agnes invited Charlie into the cafe. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ During his stay with Agnes, Charlie tried to pay back. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$