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2024~2025年高二下学期第二次月考 英语 全卷满分150分, 考试时间120分钟。 注意事项: 1. 答题前, 先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上, 并将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2. 请按题号顺序在答题卡上各题目的答题区域内作答, 写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 3. 选择题用 2B 铅笔在答题卡上把所选答案的标号涂黑; 非选择题用黑色签字笔在答题卡上作答; 字体工整, 笔迹清楚。 4. 考试结束后, 请将试卷和答题卡一并上交。 5. 本卷主要考查内容: 选择性必修第四册U1~U3 第一部分 听力（共两节, 满分30分） 第一节（共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例: How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是 C。 1. Where does the man plan to go this year? A. Asia. B. South America. C. Europe. 2. What does the woman ask the man to do? A. Sit in Row 5. B. Clean the floor. C. Dry glass bottles. 3. When will the speakers get to Grace's house? A. At 6:30. B. At 6:50. C. At 7:00. 4. What does the woman mean? A. She missed the speech. B. She lost her way to the train station. C. She couldn't understand what the lecturer said. 5. Who is the man complaining about? A His boss. B. A co-worker. C. The woman. 第二节（共15小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟; 听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。 6. How many languages can the man speak fluently now? A. Four. B. Six. C. Two. 7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Interviewer and interviewee. B. Waiter and customer. C. Teacher and student. 听第 7 段材料, 回答第8、9题。 8. What did the woman probably look like in the past? A. She wore glasses. B. She had brown hair. C. She was overweight. 9. What do we know about the woman? A. She is a doctor. B. She has two children. C. She got married last year. 听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。 10. Which country does Li Dong come from? A. China. B. America. C. Germany. 11. Why did Li Dong decide to study Chinese medicine? A. To learn Chinese culture. B. To follow in his parents' footsteps. C. To make up for Western medicine. 12. What did Li Dong find most difficult to get used to? A. The weather. B. The language. C. The living habit. 听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。 13. What are the special boards used for? A. Producing energy. B. Covering buildings. C. Keeping sunshine out. 14. Where are the gardens? A. In the backyards. B. On the roofs. C. Next to the work stations. 15. How will Molly go home today? A By bus. B. By bike. C. By car. 16. What does Molly say about BedZED? A. It is environment-friendly. B. There's much parking space. C. The public transportation is poor. 听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。 17. How long could the film last at most? A.12 minutes. B.11 minutes. C. 8 minutes. 18. What kind of films are required this year? A. Comedy. B. Horror. C. Drama. 19. What is the topic of the films this year? A. The family. B. The weather. C. Changes in a day. 20. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. Steps of making a film. B. Best films over the years. C. A film-making competition. 第二部分 阅读（共两节, 满分50分） 第一节（共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Niagara Park is a destination that needs little introduction. The Horseshoe Falls in the park is undeniably the star attraction, with the waters of the Niagara River falling quickly over a 188-foot-high drop. While this natural wonder is indeed breathtaking, it’s by no means the only reason to visit the region. There are a number of equally impressive nature and history experiences to enjoy in the park. Journey Behind the Falls Journey Behind the Falls is an attraction at the west of Horseshoe Falls, documenting the geographical evolution of Niagara Falls and telling the history of Niagara Falls as an area, from its first native inhabitants to a world-famous tourist attraction. Witness a whirlpool from above In Niagara Valley visitors will find a surging whirlpool (旋涡) of water rages, created by an abrupt anticlockwise turn at the rapids’ end. For the best view, take the Whirlpool Aero Car that has been transporting visitors across the gorge (峡谷) for over a century. It’s a popular attraction, so consider visiting first thing in the morning to avoid long lines. Discover the world’s butterflies The Niagara Park Butterfly Conservatory is one of North America’s largest butterfly conservatories. The self-guided tour lets visitors observe butterfly species from all over the world, see them up close at feeding stations, or if you’re lucky, witness newborns take their first flight. Take to the tunnels Leave the surface behind and board a glass-walled lift to get into the depths of the Niagara Parks Power Station built in 1905. As well as wandering the building’s halls, guests can walk through the outlet tunnel. The long corridor transfers visitors to a dramatic exit point over the Niagara River, where a new viewing platform reveals the remarkable sight of Horseshoe Falls and Niagara River. The passageway can be accessed for no extra fee. 1. What can visitors do at the Niagara Park Butterfly Conservatory? A. Take a guided tour. B. Feed the butterflies. C. Observe butterfly species from around the world. D. Witness the birth of butterflies. 2. What can be known about the Niagara Park? A. The tunnel is accessible without any additional charge. B. Tourists visit Niagara Park only for breathtaking falls. C. Visitors learn about the geographical evolution on the viewing platform. D. The best way to witness a whirlpool is walking through the gorge. 3. What’s the purpose of the text? A. To show the history of the park. B. To attract visitors to the park. C. To stress the importance of ecosystem. D. To introduce the falls in the park. B It was at ten o’clock today that the first of all Time Machines began its career. I gave it a last check, and sat myself in the leather seat. I pushed the starting lever on the main panel forwards an inch then immediately backwards again. Looking around, I saw my laboratory exactly as before. Had anything happened? I thought my mind had tricked me. Then I saw the clock. A moment before, it was a minute or so past ten; now it was nearly half past three! I drew a breath, gripped the lever and pushed it forwards. The laboratory went hazy around me. My niece came in to fetch something, maybe her handkerchief, apparently without seeing me. It probably took her a minute, but to me she moved like a rocket! I pushed the lever further. Night came as if a lamp was being turned out, and in another moment came the day. Tomorrow night came, then skipped to day, again and again, faster and faster still. It is hard to explain the strange and unpleasant feeling of time travelling. It felt like I was being driven fast on a winding road. As my pace grew faster, the walls of the laboratory fell away, and I was left in the open air. The sun and moon looked as if they were being thrown across the sky, but soon there was division between night and day. Around me I saw trees growing like puffs of smoke; they grew, spread, and died in moments. I saw huge buildings rise up, then disappear like in a dream. The whole surface of the earth was being changed, melting and flowing before my eyes. I calculated that I was being pushed through time at hundreds of years a minute. I had a strong urge to look at the random things that were being flashed before my eyes! I had thought about the risk of stopping the Time Machine many times. So long as I travelled at maximum speed, it didn’t matter. But if I stopped and the same space was being occupied by something else, we would be forced together and explode like a bomb! Like an impatient fool, I pulled the lever backwards hard. With a sudden jolt, the Time Machine was flipped on its side, and I was thrown through the air. I was stunned for a moment, and then heard the sound of thunder. I was sitting in the rain in some mud next to the machine. “A fine welcome,” I said, “for a man who has travelled thousands of years to be here!” 4. Which of the following is true according to the text? A. The traveller’s niece pretended not to see him when fetching something. B. The traveller’s niece caught sight of him when fetching something. C. The traveller’s niece didn’t see him when fetching something. D. It was at eleven o’ clock that the first of all Time Machines began its career. 5. How did the time traveller feel during this adventure? A. Puzzled and indifferent. B. Ambitious and happy. C. Strange and displeased. D. Tired and sleepy. 6. What did the traveller worry about as to stopping the machine? A. It might disappear. B. It may fail to take him back. C. It could lead to entering a different space. D. It might result in explosion. 7. Where does the Time Machine arrive when the man finally stops it? A. On a winding road. B. In some mud in the rain. C. In the muddy leather seat. D. Along the walls of the laboratory. C Trade and curiosity have often formed the foundation of mankind’s greatest achievements. To complete the great map of the world was a strong passion for the people of early civilisations. Marco Polo’s tales inspired European explorers to search for sea routes from west to east. However, merchants and explorers from the East set sail from east to west many years before Columbus first did. In ancient times, silk from China found its way overland to India, the Middle East, and Rome, along what became known as the Silk Road. A trading route across the sea was also extended along the coasts of the Indian Ocean, centred around Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Here, merchants from China and many other places met to negotiate trade deals, which also led to more awareness of each other’s cultures. Over the centuries, further trading allowed more exploration of the regions to the west of China, as recorded in Du Huan’s Record of My Travels in the eighth century. Later, the Ming Dynasty further developed relations with these regions. Between 1405 and 1433, seven large fleets sailed west on voyages of trade and exploration. These fleets were a sight to behold and were in a league of their own at that time. Under the command of Zheng He, they set sail from the South China Sea across the Indian Ocean to the mouth of the Red Sea, and then to the east coast of Africa. African royal families sent gifts such as giraffes as gestures of friendship in return for gold, silk, and spices. Although China withdrew from further expeditions after 1433, these land and sea routes remained active channels between other cultures for centuries. Hundreds of years on, and with the latest technology in hand, the need to trade and the desire to enhance relationships will drive China to reach out across the sea far into the future. 8. What can we learn from Paragraph 1? A. Trade is always the foundation of mankind’s greatest achievements. B. Marco Polo inspired Chinese to search for sea routes from east to west. C. Merchants from the East set sail from east to west long before Columbus first did. D. People of early civilisations had no interest in the map of the world. 9. Which country was the centre of the trading route across the sea in ancient times? A. Ceylon. B. China. C. India. D. Rome. 10. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? A. Sail of ancient China. B. Active channels between other cultures. C. The great life of Zheng He. D. Sea exploration and trade of the Ming Dynasty. 11. What did African royal families send as gifts to China? A. Gold. B. Giraffes. C. Silk. D. Spices. D For years, scientists have believed that the only way oxygen could be created in the ocean was through photosynthesis. Huge amounts of oxygen get produced in the sunlight of the upper ocean, but scientists expected that on the dark ocean bottom, oxygen levels would drop as animals used the water's oxygen for energy. But in 2013, Andrew Sweetman, a scientist who studies the ocean floor, began to notice something strange. When he measured the oxygen in the water above the ocean floor, he found that the levels of oxygen were rising. That didn't make sense. There's no light on the ocean floor, so photosynthesis can't happen there. Dr. Sweetman thought his equipment wasn't working. But he was wrong. In 2021, he used a different method to measure the oxygen levels. The new measurements also showed oxygen levels rising. That's when he realised something unusual was going on. Somehow, oxygen was being created on the dark ocean floor. Many companies are interested in mining the sea bottom, where there are many small rock-like objects called “polymetallic nodules (多金属结核)”. These nodules may be responsible for creating the “dark oxygen”. To learn more about how the oxygen was being created, Dr. Sweetman collected samples of the nodules and took them back to the laboratory to study. At first, they thought that tiny living things called microbes (微生物) might be creating oxygen. Then they thought that the nodules might be releasing oxygen somehow. But neither idea was right. Finally, Dr. Sweetman began to wonder if the nodules were somehow acting like batteries, and producing electricity. The idea made sense. Working with scientists at Northwestern University, Dr. Sweetman discovered that the nodules produce a small amount of electricity. When the nodules are close together, they create enough electricity to produce oxygen. The discovery raises more concerns about deep-sea mining. These nodules are exactly what many mining companies are hoping to collect. Dr. Sweetman worries that deep-sea mining could destroy the nodules, which is important to the way the deep-sea works. 12. What do the underlined words “through photosynthesis” in Paragraph 1 mean? A. By dividing water into oxygen. B. By using sunlight to create oxygen. C. By reflecting sunlight of the upper ocean. D. By taking advantage of the flow of ocean currents. 13. What do we know about polymetallic nodules? A. They are responsible for releasing oxygen. B. They are in charge of collecting oxygen. C. They are related to electricity production. D. They are batteries generating electricity. 14. What does the author imply in the last paragraph? A. We should be careful about seabed mining. B. The nodules are invaluable and unending. C. We are ignorant of the way the deep sea works. D The new discovery means ruining the nodules. 15. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Life Must Have Begun from Deep Underwater B. The Ocean Floor Holds Secret for Us to Explore C Companies Should Think Twice before Starting Mining D. Scientists Find “Dark Oxygen” on the Sea Floor 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。 Jessica Nabongo longs to set foot in every nation. She started traveling at age four, along with her parents on family trips from Detroit, Michigan and completed her mission when she landed in the Seychelles, having visited 195 countries. ____16____ Along the way, she became a writer, photographer, and passionate advocate for inclusive and ethical tourism. Here she talks to us about her experience and tips for traveling better. What inspires your adventures? ____17____ I have a strong desire to see the differences and similarities in how people live everywhere in the world, even at home in the United States. Did you ever experience any obstacles (阻碍)? I don’t believe in failure. ____18____ Embarrassment isn’t a natural human personality, in my eyes — it comes from socialization. If I fell over in the middle of Grand Central Station, I’d laugh at myself. I firmly believe that every failure in your life is just an opportunity to learn. ____19____ My mother has always said “humble (使谦逊) yourself”. I appreciate it because when you travel, depending on your passport, depending on your social class, depending on so many different things, you can go to places with a lot of ego (自我), or you can humble yourself and know that everyone is equal. What are some things people can do to travel more sustainably (可持续地)? Single-use plastic is one of the biggest things harming Earth right now, so a lot of my focus is on that. ____20____ If you’re in a restaurant and you don’t have a big appetite, ask for a half portion. It’s about being a deliberate (慎重的) traveler, just taking that extra minute to think how I can have a lower impact on this place that I’m in and on the planet in general. A. But it’s not just about the country count. B. I believe failure is the mother of success. C. Curiosity — that’s what’s always inspired me. D. What did you depend on during your travel? E. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received? F. And I rarely feel embarrassed even in awkward situations. G. But I also think it’s important to watch how much you waste. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节, 满分30分） 第一节（共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分） 阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Last year, as my 9-year-old son, Leopold, and I prepared for a ski trip to Keystone, I set a rule: We would say yes to everything. Leopold is a picky eater and can be ___21___ to try new things. Before the trip, Leopold and I agreed we should say yes to everything. We started saying yes before we even ___22___ our flight. The next day, after we got ___23___ at our hotel, I took Leopold to meet his snowboarding ___24___. My hope was that Leopold would seize this ___25___ to snowboard on a mountain of this size. On the first day, I skied by myself, played it safe and stuck to the long ___26___ green run. On the second day, I thought of Leopold, who, the day before, had kept to our ___27___ and faced his fear of heights. In the spirit of ___28___, I challenged myself to ski an intermediate blue run. It was steeper (更陡的) but I did my slow, diligent S-turns and I ___29___ it. When Leopold and I reunited, he asked if we could go in the outdoor hot tub. It was a 2-degree day, and the only thing l ____30____ more than being cold is being cold and wet! When I started to ____31____, Leopold reminded me of the rule. Yes, it was cold, and yes, I was wet. The experience was a ____32____ as Leopold and I braved it together. And there lies the charm of saying yes on vacation: It ____33____ you to step out of your comfort zone. Though it's not always ____34____ to say yes to everything, developing a sense of adventure helps us live life to the fullest — ____35____ you sometimes end up cold and wet. 21. A. positive B. willing C. tolerant D. hesitant 22. A. postponed B. boarded C. knew D. cancelled 23. A. settled B. separated C. dressed D. involved 24 A. professor B. manager C. instructor D. partner 25. A. power B. occasion C. benefit D. opportunity 26. A. tough B. easy C. boring D. difficult 27. A. belief B. strategy C. rule D. promise 28. A. teamwork B. leadership C. friendship D. commitment 29. A. made B. got C. tried D. kept 30. A. approve B. prefer C. hate D. desire 31. A. admit B. accept C. respond D. refuse 32. A. reflection B. pleasure C. challenge D. summary 33. A. pushes B. persuades C. invites D. limits 34. A. suitable B. crucial C. possible D. necessary 35. A. in case B. even if C. now that D. as if 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。 Next week I’m ___36___(travel) to Australia to visit a friend there over the school holidays. I plan to keep this blog to record my experiences and ___37___I learn. I have already done some research on ___38___country. ___39___(locate) to the south of the equator, below many other countries on the globe, it’s often ___40___(informal) referred to as “down under”. I have also read about some iconic ___41___(site), such as the Sydney Opera House and the Great Ocean Road, and animals like the cute koalas and kangaroos. I can’t wait to see all of ___42___(they)! However, as I major ___43___ social studies, I’m more ___44___ (interest) in meeting people in Australia and ____45____(experience) their culture, food, and way of life. 第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Sam来信祝贺你的生日，并寄给你一本英语词典和一本科幻小说《海底两万里》（Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea）作为礼物，请你为此用英语给他写一封回信。内容包括： 1．表示感谢； 2．告诉他你的英语进步情况； 3．邀请他暑假来玩。 注意： 1．写作词数应为80左右； 2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Sam, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes, Li Hua 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。 When Jack was in his teens, he and his friends suddenly became crazy about throwing stones. They received a lot of scolding from their neighbours because they made them restless. However, they still went their own way. One day, they were hitting a little bird when one of the stones rebounded (反弹), almost hitting an old man. “Oh boys, boys, don’t throw stones at that poor bird. I am afraid the stone will rebound, and hurt you as long as you live!” “Rebound! I don’t understand you!” said Jack. “Well, come and I will tell you a true story. ”Here is the story that the old man told them. My dear boys, fifty years ago, I was a boy like you. I used to throw stones until I became very accurate. One day I went to work for an aged couple. They were very kind to everybody and everything. Few had so many swallows (燕子) making their nests under the roofs of their houses. The birds seemed to love the couple. For seven years a bird had come, after the long winter was over, and built her nest in the same place, and raised her young ones there. She and her mate had just returned when I went there to work, and the couple welcomed them heartily. The bird jumped about, as if glad to be back. During the day, I thought I would try my skill upon her. She sat upon a post near the spot where she was to build her nest, and looked at me trustfully, as much as to say, “You won’t hurt me? ”I found a nice stone, and I threw it with my greatest skill. It struck the bird on the head and she dropped dead! I was sorry the moment I saw her fall. But the deed was done. I said nothing to the old couple about it. But one of their grandchildren told them what I had done. Though the couple never said a word to me, I knew that they were deeply saddened by my cruelty. I could never look at them in the face afterwards. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Oh, I should have told them how sorry I was! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After listening to this story, Jack and his friends fell silent. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024~2025年高二下学期第二次月考 英语 全卷满分150分, 考试时间120分钟。 注意事项: 1. 答题前, 先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上, 并将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2. 请按题号顺序在答题卡上各题目的答题区域内作答, 写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 3. 选择题用 2B 铅笔在答题卡上把所选答案的标号涂黑; 非选择题用黑色签字笔在答题卡上作答; 字体工整, 笔迹清楚。 4. 考试结束后, 请将试卷和答题卡一并上交。 5. 本卷主要考查内容: 选择性必修第四册U1~U3 第一部分 听力（共两节, 满分30分） 第一节（共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例: How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是 C。 1. Where does the man plan to go this year? A. Asia. B. South America. C. Europe. 2. What does the woman ask the man to do? A. Sit in Row 5. B. Clean the floor. C. Dry glass bottles. 3. When will the speakers get to Grace's house? A. At 6:30. B. At 6:50. C. At 7:00. 4. What does the woman mean? A. She missed the speech. B. She lost her way to the train station. C. She couldn't understand what the lecturer said. 5. Who is the man complaining about? A. His boss. B. A co-worker. C. The woman. 第二节（共15小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟; 听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。 6. How many languages can the man speak fluently now? A. Four. B. Six. C. Two. 7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Interviewer and interviewee. B. Waiter and customer. C. Teacher and student. 听第 7 段材料, 回答第8、9题。 8. What did the woman probably look like in the past? A. She wore glasses. B. She had brown hair. C. She was overweight. 9. What do we know about the woman? A. She is a doctor. B. She has two children. C. She got married last year. 听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。 10. Which country does Li Dong come from? A. China. B. America. C. Germany. 11. Why did Li Dong decide to study Chinese medicine? A. To learn Chinese culture. B. To follow in his parents' footsteps. C. To make up for Western medicine. 12 What did Li Dong find most difficult to get used to? A. The weather. B. The language. C. The living habit. 听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。 13. What are the special boards used for? A. Producing energy. B. Covering buildings. C. Keeping sunshine out. 14. Where are the gardens? A. In the backyards. B. On the roofs. C. Next to the work stations. 15. How will Molly go home today? A. By bus. B. By bike. C. By car. 16. What does Molly say about BedZED? A. It is environment-friendly. B. There's much parking space. C. The public transportation is poor. 听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。 17. How long could the film last at most? A.12 minutes. B.11 minutes. C. 8 minutes. 18. What kind of films are required this year? A. Comedy. B. Horror. C. Drama. 19. What is the topic of the films this year? A. The family. B. The weather. C. Changes in a day. 20. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. Steps of making a film. B. Best films over the years. C. A film-making competition. 第二部分 阅读（共两节, 满分50分） 第一节（共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Niagara Park is a destination that needs little introduction. The Horseshoe Falls in the park is undeniably the star attraction, with the waters of the Niagara River falling quickly over a 188-foot-high drop. While this natural wonder is indeed breathtaking, it’s by no means the only reason to visit the region. There are a number of equally impressive nature and history experiences to enjoy in the park. Journey Behind the Falls Journey Behind the Falls is an attraction at the west of Horseshoe Falls, documenting the geographical evolution of Niagara Falls and telling the history of Niagara Falls as an area, from its first native inhabitants to a world-famous tourist attraction. Witness a whirlpool from above In Niagara Valley visitors will find a surging whirlpool (旋涡) of water rages, created by an abrupt anticlockwise turn at the rapids’ end. For the best view, take the Whirlpool Aero Car that has been transporting visitors across the gorge (峡谷) for over a century. It’s a popular attraction, so consider visiting first thing in the morning to avoid long lines. Discover the world’s butterflies The Niagara Park Butterfly Conservatory is one of North America’s largest butterfly conservatories. The self-guided tour lets visitors observe butterfly species from all over the world, see them up close at feeding stations, or if you’re lucky, witness newborns take their first flight. Take to the tunnels Leave the surface behind and board a glass-walled lift to get into the depths of the Niagara Parks Power Station built in 1905. As well as wandering the building’s halls, guests can walk through the outlet tunnel. The long corridor transfers visitors to a dramatic exit point over the Niagara River, where a new viewing platform reveals the remarkable sight of Horseshoe Falls and Niagara River. The passageway can be accessed for no extra fee. 1. What can visitors do at the Niagara Park Butterfly Conservatory? A. Take a guided tour. B. Feed the butterflies. C. Observe butterfly species from around the world. D. Witness the birth of butterflies. 2. What can be known about the Niagara Park? A. The tunnel is accessible without any additional charge. B. Tourists visit Niagara Park only for breathtaking falls. C. Visitors learn about the geographical evolution on the viewing platform. D. The best way to witness a whirlpool is walking through the gorge. 3. What’s the purpose of the text? A. To show the history of the park. B. To attract visitors to the park. C. To stress the importance of ecosystem. D. To introduce the falls in the park. 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了尼亚加拉公园的多个旅游景点及其特色体验。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Discover the world’s butterflies部分中“The self-guided tour lets visitors observe butterfly species from all over the world, see them up close at feeding stations, or if you’re lucky, witness newborns take their first flight. (这个自助游可以让游客观察来自世界各地的蝴蝶品种，在喂食站近距离观察它们，如果你幸运的话，还可以目睹新生蝴蝶的第一次飞行)”可知，游客可以观察来自世界各地的蝴蝶品种。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“The passageway can be accessed for no extra fee. (这条通道可以免费进入)”可知，隧道可以免费进入。故选A。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是由第一段“Niagara Park is a destination that needs little introduction. The Horseshoe Falls in the park is undeniably the star attraction, with the waters of the Niagara River falling quickly over a 188-foot-high drop. While this natural wonder is indeed breathtaking, it’s by no means the only reason to visit the region. There are a number of equally impressive nature and history experiences to enjoy in the park.(尼亚加拉公园是一个不需要介绍的目的地。不可否认，公园里的马蹄瀑布是最吸引人的景点，尼亚加拉河的水从188英尺高的地方直坠而下。虽然这个自然奇观确实令人叹为观止，但它绝不是参观该地区的唯一理由。在公园里有许多同样令人印象深刻的自然和历史体验)”可知，文章主要介绍了尼亚加拉公园的几个主要景点和活动，这些介绍都是为了吸引读者对尼亚加拉公园的兴趣，并鼓励他们前往游览。因此，文章的目的是吸引游客到公园。故选B。 B It was at ten o’clock today that the first of all Time Machines began its career. I gave it a last check, and sat myself in the leather seat. I pushed the starting lever on the main panel forwards an inch then immediately backwards again. Looking around, I saw my laboratory exactly as before. Had anything happened? I thought my mind had tricked me. Then I saw the clock. A moment before, it was a minute or so past ten; now it was nearly half past three! I drew a breath, gripped the lever and pushed it forwards. The laboratory went hazy around me. My niece came in to fetch something, maybe her handkerchief, apparently without seeing me. It probably took her a minute, but to me she moved like a rocket! I pushed the lever further. Night came as if a lamp was being turned out, and in another moment came the day. Tomorrow night came, then skipped to day, again and again, faster and faster still. It is hard to explain the strange and unpleasant feeling of time travelling. It felt like I was being driven fast on a winding road. As my pace grew faster, the walls of the laboratory fell away, and I was left in the open air. The sun and moon looked as if they were being thrown across the sky, but soon there was division between night and day. Around me I saw trees growing like puffs of smoke; they grew, spread, and died in moments. I saw huge buildings rise up, then disappear like in a dream. The whole surface of the earth was being changed, melting and flowing before my eyes. I calculated that I was being pushed through time at hundreds of years a minute. I had a strong urge to look at the random things that were being flashed before my eyes! I had thought about the risk of stopping the Time Machine many times. So long as I travelled at maximum speed, it didn’t matter. But if I stopped and the same space was being occupied by something else, we would be forced together and explode like a bomb! Like an impatient fool, I pulled the lever backwards hard. With a sudden jolt, the Time Machine was flipped on its side, and I was thrown through the air. I was stunned for a moment, and then heard the sound of thunder. I was sitting in the rain in some mud next to the machine. “A fine welcome,” I said, “for a man who has travelled thousands of years to be here!” 4. Which of the following is true according to the text? A. The traveller’s niece pretended not to see him when fetching something. B. The traveller’s niece caught sight of him when fetching something. C. The traveller’s niece didn’t see him when fetching something. D. It was at eleven o’ clock that the first of all Time Machines began its career. 5. How did the time traveller feel during this adventure? A. Puzzled and indifferent. B. Ambitious and happy. C. Strange and displeased. D. Tired and sleepy. 6. What did the traveller worry about as to stopping the machine? A. It might disappear. B. It may fail to take him back. C. It could lead to entering a different space. D. It might result in explosion. 7. Where does the Time Machine arrive when the man finally stops it? A. On a winding road. B. In some mud in the rain. C. In the muddy leather seat. D. Along the walls of the laboratory. 【答案】4. C 5. C 6. D 7. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲了作者坐时光机器进行时间旅行的经历。 4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“My niece came in to fetch something, maybe her handkerchief, apparently without seeing me.(我的侄女进来取东西，可能是要拿她的手帕，显然她根本就没看到我)”可知，C选项“那位旅行者的侄女去取东西的时候没有看到他”正确。故选C。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“It is hard to explain the strange and unpleasant feeling of time travelling. It felt like I was being driven fast on a winding road. (很难解释时间旅行的奇怪和不愉快的感觉。感觉就像在一条弯弯曲曲的路上开着车)”可知，作者进行时间旅行时的感受是奇怪和不舒服的。故选C。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“But if I stopped and the same space was being occupied by something else, we would be forced together and explode like a bomb!(但要是我停下来，而那个空间又被别的东西占据的话，我们就会被迫凑到一起，然后像炸弹一样爆炸开来！)”可知，这位旅行者在考虑如何停止机器时担心它可能会发生爆炸。故选D。 【7题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“With a sudden jolt, the Time Machine was flipped on its side, and I was thrown through the air. (突然一震，时间机器翻了个身，我被抛到了空中) ”和最后一段“I was sitting in the rain in some mud next to the machine. (我在雨中坐在机器旁边的泥里)”可知，机器最后到达的地方即作者最终停下来的地方是在雨中的泥土中。故选B。 C Trade and curiosity have often formed the foundation of mankind’s greatest achievements. To complete the great map of the world was a strong passion for the people of early civilisations. Marco Polo’s tales inspired European explorers to search for sea routes from west to east. However, merchants and explorers from the East set sail from east to west many years before Columbus first did. In ancient times, silk from China found its way overland to India, the Middle East, and Rome, along what became known as the Silk Road. A trading route across the sea was also extended along the coasts of the Indian Ocean, centred around Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Here, merchants from China and many other places met to negotiate trade deals, which also led to more awareness of each other’s cultures. Over the centuries, further trading allowed more exploration of the regions to the west of China, as recorded in Du Huan’s Record of My Travels in the eighth century. Later, the Ming Dynasty further developed relations with these regions. Between 1405 and 1433, seven large fleets sailed west on voyages of trade and exploration. These fleets were a sight to behold and were in a league of their own at that time. Under the command of Zheng He, they set sail from the South China Sea across the Indian Ocean to the mouth of the Red Sea, and then to the east coast of Africa. African royal families sent gifts such as giraffes as gestures of friendship in return for gold, silk, and spices. Although China withdrew from further expeditions after 1433, these land and sea routes remained active channels between other cultures for centuries. Hundreds of years on, and with the latest technology in hand, the need to trade and the desire to enhance relationships will drive China to reach out across the sea far into the future. 8. What can we learn from Paragraph 1? A. Trade is always the foundation of mankind’s greatest achievements. B. Marco Polo inspired Chinese to search for sea routes from east to west. C. Merchants from the East set sail from east to west long before Columbus first did. D. People of early civilisations had no interest in the map of the world. 9. Which country was the centre of the trading route across the sea in ancient times? A. Ceylon. B. China. C. India. D. Rome. 10. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? A. Sail of ancient China. B. Active channels between other cultures. C. The great life of Zheng He. D. Sea exploration and trade of the Ming Dynasty. 11. What did African royal families send as gifts to China? A. Gold. B. Giraffes. C. Silk. D. Spices. 【答案】8. C 9. A 10. D 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍古代丝绸之路及明朝郑和下西洋等贸易与探索活动，展现中外交流历史。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“However, merchants and explorers from the East set sail from east to west many years before Columbus first did.(然而，早在哥伦布首次航行之前，来自东方的商人和探险家就已从东向西航行。)”可知，东方商人在哥伦布之前很久就已从东向西航行。故选C项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“A trading route across the sea was also extended along the coasts of the Indian Ocean, centred around Ceylon (now Sri Lanka).(一条跨海洋的贸易路线也沿着印度洋海岸延伸，以锡兰（今斯里兰卡）为中心。)”可知，古代跨海洋贸易路线的中心是锡兰。故选A项。 【10题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段中的“Later, the Ming Dynasty further developed relations with these regions. Between 1405 and 1433, seven large fleets sailed west on voyages of trade and exploration. These fleets were a sight to behold and were in a league of their own at that time. Under the command of Zheng He, they set sail from the South China Sea across the Indian Ocean to the mouth of the Red Sea, and then to the east coast of Africa. (后来，明朝进一步发展了与这些地区的关系。1405年至1433年间，七支大型船队向西航行，开展贸易与探险活动。这些船队蔚为壮观，在当时堪称独树一帜。在郑和的率领下，它们从中国南海起航，穿越印度洋抵达红海海口，继而到达非洲东海岸。)”可知，第三段主要讲述明朝的海上探索与贸易。故选D项。 【11题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“African royal families sent gifts such as giraffes as gestures of friendship in return for gold, silk, and spices.(非洲王室赠送长颈鹿等礼物作为友谊的表示，以换取黄金、丝绸和香料。)”可知，非洲王室送给中国的礼物是长颈鹿。故选B项。 D For years, scientists have believed that the only way oxygen could be created in the ocean was through photosynthesis. Huge amounts of oxygen get produced in the sunlight of the upper ocean, but scientists expected that on the dark ocean bottom, oxygen levels would drop as animals used the water's oxygen for energy. But in 2013, Andrew Sweetman, a scientist who studies the ocean floor, began to notice something strange. When he measured the oxygen in the water above the ocean floor, he found that the levels of oxygen were rising. That didn't make sense. There's no light on the ocean floor, so photosynthesis can't happen there. Dr. Sweetman thought his equipment wasn't working. But he was wrong. In 2021, he used a different method to measure the oxygen levels. The new measurements also showed oxygen levels rising. That's when he realised something unusual was going on. Somehow, oxygen was being created on the dark ocean floor. Many companies are interested in mining the sea bottom, where there are many small rock-like objects called “polymetallic nodules (多金属结核)”. These nodules may be responsible for creating the “dark oxygen”. To learn more about how the oxygen was being created, Dr. Sweetman collected samples of the nodules and took them back to the laboratory to study. At first, they thought that tiny living things called microbes (微生物) might be creating oxygen. Then they thought that the nodules might be releasing oxygen somehow. But neither idea was right. Finally, Dr. Sweetman began to wonder if the nodules were somehow acting like batteries, and producing electricity. The idea made sense. Working with scientists at Northwestern University, Dr. Sweetman discovered that the nodules produce a small amount of electricity. When the nodules are close together, they create enough electricity to produce oxygen. The discovery raises more concerns about deep-sea mining. These nodules are exactly what many mining companies are hoping to collect. Dr. Sweetman worries that deep-sea mining could destroy the nodules, which is important to the way the deep-sea works. 12. What do the underlined words “through photosynthesis” in Paragraph 1 mean? A. By dividing water into oxygen. B. By using sunlight to create oxygen. C. By reflecting sunlight of the upper ocean. D. By taking advantage of the flow of ocean currents. 13. What do we know about polymetallic nodules? A. They are responsible for releasing oxygen. B. They are in charge of collecting oxygen. C. They are related to electricity production. D. They are batteries generating electricity. 14. What does the author imply in the last paragraph? A. We should be careful about seabed mining. B. The nodules are invaluable and unending. C. We are ignorant of the way the deep sea works. D. The new discovery means ruining the nodules. 15. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Life Must Have Begun from Deep Underwater B. The Ocean Floor Holds Secret for Us to Explore C. Companies Should Think Twice before Starting Mining D. Scientists Find “Dark Oxygen” on the Sea Floor 【答案】12. B 13. C 14. A 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了科学家对海洋中氧气产生方式的新发现，特别是关于在黑暗的深海海底氧气水平上升的现象，并探讨了这一现象可能与多金属结核有关，最后还提到了这一发现对深海采矿可能产生的影响。 【12题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词组所在语境“For years, scientists have believed that the only way oxygen could be created in the ocean was through photosynthesis. Huge amounts of oxygen get produced in the sunlight of the upper ocean, but scientists expected that on the dark ocean bottom, oxygen levels would drop as animals used the water's oxygen for energy.(多年来，科学家们一直认为海洋中产生氧气的唯一途径是……。上层海洋在阳光照射下会产生大量氧气，但科学家们曾预计，在黑暗的海底，随着动物利用水中的氧气获取能量，氧气含量会下降。)”可推测，“photosynthesis”指的是上层海洋利用阳光将二氧化碳和水转化为氧气的过程。因此“through photosynthesis”指的是“通过利用阳光制造氧气”。选项B“By using sunlight to create oxygen.(通过利用阳光制造氧气)”与此相符。故选B。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Working with scientists at Northwestern University, Dr. Sweetman discovered that the nodules produce a small amount of electricity. When the nodules are close together, they create enough electricity to produce oxygen.( Sweetman博士与西北大学科学家合作，发现多金属结核会产生少量电流。当结核彼此靠近时，产生的电流足以制造氧气。)”可知，金属结核能产生少量电流，且电流可促使氧气生成。这表明结核与电的产生相关。故选C。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“The discovery raises more concerns about deep-sea mining. These nodules are exactly what many mining companies are hoping to collect. Dr. Sweetman worries that deep-sea mining could destroy the nodules, which is important to the way the deep-sea works.(这一发现引发了人们对深海采矿的更多担忧。多金属结核正是许多采矿公司希望采集的目标。Sweetman博士担心，深海采矿可能会破坏这些结核，而它们对深海生态系统的运作至关重要。)”可知，多金属结核对深海生态系统至关重要，而深海采矿可能破坏结核，由此作者隐含应谨慎对待海底采矿的态度。故选A。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章全文内容可知，文章主要讲述科学家在黑暗的海底发现了氧气的产生机制（由多金属结核发电导致），颠覆了以往海洋氧气仅来自光合作用的认知。核心事件是海底黑暗环境中氧气的发现。选项D“Scientists Find “Dark Oxygen” on the Sea Floor(科学家在海底发现黑暗氧气)”直接点明“海底”和“黑暗氧气”这两大关键信息，契合文章主旨。故选D。 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。 Jessica Nabongo longs to set foot in every nation. She started traveling at age four, along with her parents on family trips from Detroit, Michigan and completed her mission when she landed in the Seychelles, having visited 195 countries. ____16____ Along the way, she became a writer, photographer, and passionate advocate for inclusive and ethical tourism. Here she talks to us about her experience and tips for traveling better. What inspires your adventures? ____17____ I have a strong desire to see the differences and similarities in how people live everywhere in the world, even at home in the United States. Did you ever experience any obstacles (阻碍)? I don’t believe in failure. ____18____ Embarrassment isn’t a natural human personality, in my eyes — it comes from socialization. If I fell over in the middle of Grand Central Station, I’d laugh at myself. I firmly believe that every failure in your life is just an opportunity to learn. ____19____ My mother has always said “humble (使谦逊) yourself”. I appreciate it because when you travel, depending on your passport, depending on your social class, depending on so many different things, you can go to places with a lot of ego (自我), or you can humble yourself and know that everyone is equal. What are some things people can do to travel more sustainably (可持续地)? Single-use plastic is one of the biggest things harming Earth right now, so a lot of my focus is on that. ____20____ If you’re in a restaurant and you don’t have a big appetite, ask for a half portion. It’s about being a deliberate (慎重的) traveler, just taking that extra minute to think how I can have a lower impact on this place that I’m in and on the planet in general. A. But it’s not just about the country count. B. I believe failure is the mother of success. C. Curiosity — that’s what’s always inspired me. D. What did you depend on during your travel? E. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received? F. And I rarely feel embarrassed even in awkward situations. G. But I also think it’s important to watch how much you waste. 【答案】16 A 17. C 18. F 19. E 20. G 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了Jessica Nabongo游历了195个国家，分享了一些她的旅行经历和和建议。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Jessica Nabongo longs to set foot in every nation. She started traveling at age four, along with her parents on family trips from Detroit, Michigan and completed her mission when she landed in the Seychelles, having visited 195 countries. (杰西卡·纳邦戈渴望踏足每一个国家。她从四岁开始旅行，和父母一起从密歇根州的底特律开始家庭旅行，当她降落在塞舌尔时完成了她的使命，游历了195个国家)”以及后文“Along the way, she became a writer, photographer, and passionate advocate for inclusive and ethical tourism. (一路走来，她成为了一名作家、摄影师，以及包容和道德旅游的热情倡导者)”可知，上文提到了游历了195个国家“195 countries”，可对应到A选项中country。故A选项“但这不仅仅是国家数量的问题”符合语境，故选A。 【17题详解】 根据标题“What inspires your adventures?(是什么激发了你的冒险？)”以及后文“I have a strong desire to see the differences and similarities in how people live everywhere in the world, even at home in the United States.(我有一种强烈的愿望，想看看世界各地人们生活方式的异同，即使是在美国的家里)”可知，是好奇心一直激励着她。故C选项“好奇心——这一直激励着我”符合语境，故选C。 【18题详解】 根据后文“Embarrassment isn’t a natural human personality, in my eyes — it comes from socialization. (在我看来，尴尬不是人类天生的性格——它来自于社会化)”可知，后文提到她认为尴尬来自社会化，说明她不会感到尴尬。故F选项“即使在尴尬的情况下，我也很少感到尴尬”符合语境，故选F。 【19题详解】 根据本段内容“My mother has always said “humble (使谦逊) yourself”. I appreciate it because when you travel, depending on your passport, depending on your social class, depending on so many different things, you can go to places with a lot of ego (自我), or you can humble yourself and know that everyone is equal. (我妈妈总是说“要谦虚”。我很感激，因为当你旅行的时候，取决于你的护照，取决于你的社会阶层，取决于很多不同的事情，你可以去很多自我的地方，或者你可以谦卑自己，知道每个人都是平等的)”可知，本段主要解释了她妈妈给她的建议给她带来的影响。故E选项“你收到过的最好的建议是什么？”符合语境，故选E。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Single-use plastic is one of the biggest things harming Earth right now, so a lot of my focus is on that. (一次性塑料是目前对地球危害最大的东西之一，所以我的很多注意力都集中在这个问题上)”以及后文“If you’re in a restaurant and you don’t have a big appetite, ask for a half portion. It’s about being a deliberate (慎重的) traveler, just taking that extra minute to think how I can have a lower impact on this place that I’m in and on the planet in general. (如果你在餐馆里，胃口又不大，那就点半份。这是关于做一个深思熟虑的旅行者，只是多花一分钟思考如何对我所在的地方和整个地球产生更小的影响)”可知，后文给出了吃饭点餐避免浪费的建议，可知本句与上文构成转折，指出她认为重要的方面。故G选项“但我也认为重要的是要注意你浪费了多少”符合语境，故选G。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节, 满分30分） 第一节（共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分） 阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Last year, as my 9-year-old son, Leopold, and I prepared for a ski trip to Keystone, I set a rule: We would say yes to everything. Leopold is a picky eater and can be ___21___ to try new things. Before the trip, Leopold and I agreed we should say yes to everything. We started saying yes before we even ___22___ our flight. The next day, after we got ___23___ at our hotel, I took Leopold to meet his snowboarding ___24___. My hope was that Leopold would seize this ___25___ to snowboard on a mountain of this size. On the first day, I skied by myself, played it safe and stuck to the long ___26___ green run. On the second day, I thought of Leopold, who, the day before, had kept to our ___27___ and faced his fear of heights. In the spirit of ___28___, I challenged myself to ski an intermediate blue run. It was steeper (更陡的) but I did my slow, diligent S-turns and I ___29___ it. When Leopold and I reunited, he asked if we could go in the outdoor hot tub. It was a 2-degree day, and the only thing l ____30____ more than being cold is being cold and wet! When I started to ____31____, Leopold reminded me of the rule. Yes, it was cold, and yes, I was wet. The experience was a ____32____ as Leopold and I braved it together. And there lies the charm of saying yes on vacation: It ____33____ you to step out of your comfort zone. Though it's not always ____34____ to say yes to everything, developing a sense of adventure helps us live life to the fullest — ____35____ you sometimes end up cold and wet. 21. A. positive B. willing C. tolerant D. hesitant 22. A. postponed B. boarded C. knew D. cancelled 23. A. settled B. separated C. dressed D. involved 24. A. professor B. manager C. instructor D. partner 25. A. power B. occasion C. benefit D. opportunity 26. A. tough B. easy C. boring D. difficult 27. A. belief B. strategy C. rule D. promise 28. A. teamwork B. leadership C. friendship D. commitment 29. A. made B. got C. tried D. kept 30. A. approve B. prefer C. hate D. desire 31. A. admit B. accept C. respond D. refuse 32. A. reflection B. pleasure C. challenge D. summary 33. A. pushes B. persuades C. invites D. limits 34. A. suitable B. crucial C. possible D. necessary 35. A. in case B. even if C. now that D. as if 【答案】21. D 22. B 23. A 24. C 25. D 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者和儿子Leopold在准备去滑雪旅行时，设定了一个规则：对一切事情都说“是”。文章通过叙述他们在旅行中的经历，展示了“说‘是’”的魅力，即它推动人们走出舒适区，体验冒险，使生活更加充实。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Leopold是个挑食的孩子，总是犹豫着不愿尝试新事物。A. positive积极的；B. willing愿意的；C. tolerant宽容的；D. hesitant犹豫的。根据上文“Leopold is a picky eater”可知，他对尝试新事物应持犹豫态度。故选D。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：甚至在登上飞机前，我们就开始践行这个约定。A. postponed推迟；B. boarded登机、登船；C. knew知道；D. cancelled取消。根据空后“our flight”可推测，此处指的是登上飞机前就开始遵守规则。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：第二天，在酒店安顿好后，我带Leopold去见了他的滑雪板教练。A. settled安顿、解决；B. separated分开；C. dressed穿衣；D. involved涉及、参与。根据空后“at our hotel”以及常理可知，此处指的是在酒店安顿下来，符合外出旅游的常识。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：第二天，在酒店安顿好后，我带Leopold去见了他的滑雪板教练。A. professor教授；B. manager经理；C. instructor教练、导师；D. partner伙伴。根据下文“My hope was that Leopold would seize this ___5___ to snowboard on a mountain of this size.”可推测，Leopold需要滑雪板教练指导。故选C。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我希望他能抓住这个机会，在这么大的山上体验滑雪板运动。A. power权力、力量；B. occasion场合；C. benefit利益；D. opportunity机会。根据空前的“seize”以及空后“to snowboard on a mountain of this size”可推测，作者希望儿子能够抓住机会体验滑雪板运动，符合母亲希望孩子挑战自我的语境。故选D。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：第一天，我独自滑雪，小心翼翼地选择了长而平缓的初级绿道。A. tough艰难的；B. easy容易的；C. boring无聊的；D. difficult困难的。根据上文“On the first day, I skied by myself, played it safe”可知，作者选择了难度较低的雪道。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：第二天，我想起了Leopold——他前一天遵守了我们的规则，直面了恐高的恐惧。A. belief信念；B. strategy策略；C. rule规则；D. promise承诺。根据第一段“Last year, as my 9-year-old son, Leopold, and I prepared for a ski trip to Keystone, I set a rule: We would say yes to everything.”可知，Leopold遵守了规则，符合语境。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：出于信守承诺的精神，我挑战了自己，尝试中级蓝道。A. teamwork团队合作；B. leadership领导力；C. friendship友谊；D. commitment承诺、投入。根据上文“On the second day, I thought of Leopold, who, the day before, had kept to our ___7___ and faced his fear of heights.”可知，作者的儿子遵守了两人的规则，挑战了自我。由此可知，出于信守承诺的精神，作者挑战了自己。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：雪道更陡峭，但我缓慢而费力地做着S形转弯，最终成功完成了滑行。A. made制作，使；B. got得到；C. tried尝试；D. kept保持。根据上文“It was steeper(更陡的)but I did my slow, diligent S-turns”可知，虽然雪道更陡峭，但作者缓慢而费力地滑雪，并成功了。考查短语“make it”，意为“成功做某事”，符合句意。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：那天温度只有2度，而我最讨厌的事情，就是在寒冷中还要让自己湿透！A. approve批准；B. prefer更喜欢；C. hate讨厌；D. desire渴望。根据空后“more than being cold is being cold and wet”以及下文作者想拒绝可知，作者讨厌在寒冷中还要让自己湿透。故选C。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：正当我想拒绝时，Leopold提醒了我定下的规则。A. admit承认；B. accept接受；C. respond回应；D. refuse拒绝。根据上文“It was a 2-degree day, and the only thing l ___10___ more than being cold is being cold and wet!”可知，作者讨厌在寒冷中还要让自己湿透。因此，他本想拒绝。故选D。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：和Leopold一起勇敢尝试的经历，却成了一种乐趣。A. reflection反思，倒影；B. pleasure快乐；C. challenge挑战；D. summary总结。根据下文“Though it's not always ___14___ to say yes to everything, developing a sense of adventure helps us live life to the fullest”可推测，作者认为和Leopold一起勇敢尝试的经历成了一种乐趣。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：度假时说 “是” 的魅力就在于：它会促使你走出舒适区。A. pushes推动；B. persuades说服；C. invites邀请；D. limits限制。根据空后“you to step out of your comfort zone”以及上文作者本想拒绝，儿子却提醒作者定下的规则可知，这样的规则会促使人们走出舒适区。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：尽管不可能总是对所有事情说“是”，但培养冒险精神能帮助我们充分享受生活——哪怕有时会落得又冷又湿的境地。A. suitable合适的；B. crucial关键的；C. possible可能的；D. necessary必要的。根据实际情况可知，现实中无法绝对做到对所有事说yes。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查短语辨析。句意：尽管不可能总是对所有事情说“是”，但培养冒险精神能帮助我们充分享受生活——哪怕有时会落得又冷又湿的境地。A. in case以防万一；B. even if即使；C. now that既然；D. as if仿佛。分析句子成分可知，空处考查让步状语从句的引导词，意为“即使”，强调冒险的价值不受结果影响。故选B。 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。 Next week I’m ___36___(travel) to Australia to visit a friend there over the school holidays. I plan to keep this blog to record my experiences and ___37___I learn. I have already done some research on ___38___country. ___39___(locate) to the south of the equator, below many other countries on the globe, it’s often ___40___(informal) referred to as “down under”. I have also read about some iconic ___41___(site), such as the Sydney Opera House and the Great Ocean Road, and animals like the cute koalas and kangaroos. I can’t wait to see all of ___42___(they)! However, as I major ___43___ social studies, I’m more ___44___ (interest) in meeting people in Australia and ____45____(experience) their culture, food, and way of life. 【答案】36. traveling##travelling 37. what 38. the 39. Located 40. informally 41. sites 42. them 43. in 44. interested 45. experiencing 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要讲述了作者计划下周去澳大利亚旅行，打算记录经历和学习内容，还提到自己对澳大利亚地理、标志性景点和动物的研究，并表达对当地文化、人际交流的浓厚兴趣。 【36题详解】 考查时态。句意：下周我将在学校假期期间前往澳大利亚，去拜访那里的一位朋友。根据时间状语“Next week”以及空前“I’m”可知，这里是现在进行时表将来，动词用现在分词形式。故填traveling/travelling。 【37题详解】 考查宾语从句引导词。句意：我打算把这个博客用于记录我的经历以及我所学到的东西。“__2___ I learn”为之前动词“record”的宾语从句，从句中动词“learn”缺少宾语，用what引导从句。故填what。 【38题详解】 考查定冠词。句意：我已经对这个国家做过一些研究了。分析语境可知，这里的“country”应是指“Australia(澳大利亚)”这一国家，这里应表达特指，用定冠词the。故填the。 【39题详解】 考查过去分词作状语。句意：它位于赤道以南，比全球上许多其他国家都靠南，因此，人们通常会非正式地称它为“南方之地”。“___4___ (locate) to the south of the equator”为句子的状语，动词“locate(位于)”与其逻辑主语“it”之间为被动关系，用过去分词形式，且置于句首，首字母大写。故填Located。 【40题详解】 考查副词。句意：它位于赤道以南，比全球上的许多其他国家都靠南，因此，人们通常会非正式地称它为“南方之地”。所填应是副词作状语，修饰动词短语“referred to”。“informal”，形容词，意为“非正式的”，其副词形式为“informally(非正式地)”。故填informally。 【41题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：我还读到了一些著名的景点，比如悉尼歌剧院和大洋路，以及一些动物，比如可爱的考拉和袋鼠。“site”为可数名词，意为“地点，场所”，根据空前“some”可知，这里应是名词复数。故填sites。 【42题详解】 考查人称代词宾格。句意：我迫不及待地想要见到所有的它们！“of”为介词，之后接人称代词宾格作宾语。故填them。 【43题详解】 考查介词和固定短语。句意：不过，由于我主修的是社会学，所以我更感兴趣的是在澳大利亚结识当地人，体验他们的文化、美食和生活方式。“major in…”，意为“主修”。故填in。 【44题详解】 考查形容词。句意：不过，由于我主修的是社会学，所以我更感兴趣的是在澳大利亚结识当地人，体验他们的文化、美食和生活方式。所填应是形容词，作表语。“interest”，动词，意为“使感兴趣”，其与人搭配使用的形容词为“interested(感兴趣的)”。“be interested in”，“对……感兴趣”。故填interested。 【45题详解】 考查动名词。句意：不过，由于我主修的是社会学，所以我更感兴趣的是在澳大利亚结识当地人，体验他们的文化、美食和生活方式。“___10___ (experience) their culture…”与之前“meeting people in Australia”并列，作介词in的宾语，因此，这里应是动名词形式。故填experiencing。 第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Sam来信祝贺你的生日，并寄给你一本英语词典和一本科幻小说《海底两万里》（Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea）作为礼物，请你为此用英语给他写一封回信。内容包括： 1．表示感谢； 2．告诉他你的英语进步情况； 3．邀请他暑假来玩。 注意： 1．写作词数应为80左右； 2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Sam, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Sam, I am writing this letter to express my heartfelt thanks for the gift you gave me on my birthday. With regard to my progress in English, I am glad to tell you that with the help of the dictionary you sent me, I have been able to expand my vocabulary and improve my reading comprehension. I found myself more confident in my approach to English texts, and I was eager to explore new areas of literature and culture. With summer approaching, I cordially invite you to visit me during the holidays. Looking forward to your reply. Best wishes, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给英国笔友Sam写一封回信，对他送你生日礼物表示感谢，告诉他你的英语进步情况并邀请他暑假来玩。 【详解】1.词汇积累 表达：express→convey 诚挚的：heartfelt→earnest 高兴的：glad→delighted 关于：with regard to→as for 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：With summer approaching, I cordially invite you to visit me during the holidays. 拓展句：As summer is drawing near, I cordially invite you to visit me during the holidays. 【点睛】[高分句型1] I am writing this letter to express my heartfelt thanks for the gift you gave me on my birthday. (运用了that/which引导的限制性定语从句，省略了that/which) [高分句型2] With regard to my progress in English, I am glad to tell you that with the help of the dictionary you sent me, I have been able to expand my vocabulary and improve my reading comprehension. (运用了that引导的宾语从句和that/which引导的限制性定语从句，省略了that/which) 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。 When Jack was in his teens, he and his friends suddenly became crazy about throwing stones. They received a lot of scolding from their neighbours because they made them restless. However, they still went their own way. One day, they were hitting a little bird when one of the stones rebounded (反弹), almost hitting an old man. “Oh boys, boys, don’t throw stones at that poor bird. I am afraid the stone will rebound, and hurt you as long as you live!” “Rebound! I don’t understand you!” said Jack. “Well, come and I will tell you a true story. ”Here is the story that the old man told them. My dear boys, fifty years ago, I was a boy like you. I used to throw stones until I became very accurate. One day I went to work for an aged couple. They were very kind to everybody and everything. Few had so many swallows (燕子) making their nests under the roofs of their houses. The birds seemed to love the couple. For seven years a bird had come, after the long winter was over, and built her nest in the same place, and raised her young ones there. She and her mate had just returned when I went there to work, and the couple welcomed them heartily. The bird jumped about, as if glad to be back. During the day, I thought I would try my skill upon her. She sat upon a post near the spot where she was to build her nest, and looked at me trustfully, as much as to say, “You won’t hurt me? ”I found a nice stone, and I threw it with my greatest skill. It struck the bird on the head and she dropped dead! I was sorry the moment I saw her fall. But the deed was done. I said nothing to the old couple about it. But one of their grandchildren told them what I had done. Though the couple never said a word to me, I knew that they were deeply saddened by my cruelty. I could never look at them in the face afterwards. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Oh, I should have told them how sorry I was! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After listening to this story, Jack and his friends fell silent. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Oh, I should have told them how sorry I was! They have been dead many years, and so has the poor bird; but don’t you see how that stone rebounded, and hit me? How much the memory of it has hurt me! I would pay a great deal today if I could release from my present feeling! For fifty years I have remembered it. I have never spoken of it before; but if what my words will prevent you from throwing a stone that may rebound, I will be happy. After listening to this story, Jack and his friends fell silent. Obviously, they were deeply moved by this true story. Jack and his little friend apologized to the old man. They continued to talk for a long time. They seemed to have matured and grown up all of a sudden. Later, Jack and his friends occasionally played by throwing stones, but they were very careful not to harm the cute little animals around them, and they also stayed away from the community, no longer disturbing the lives of their neighbours. They put more energy into helping the elderly around them and received their praise. 【解析】 【导语】文章以人物为线索展开，讲述了一位老人通过分享自己年轻时的经历，来告诫一群热衷于扔石子的少年不要伤害无辜的生命，尤其是像小鸟这样信任人类的生物。老人年轻时因为向一只正在筑巢的燕子扔石子并导致其死亡，而深感内疚和懊悔，同时也感受到了被伤害者的家庭深深的悲伤和失望。这一经历让老人意识到自己的行为对他人造成的伤害是无法弥补的，因此他希望少年们能从中吸取教训，不要重蹈覆辙。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段首句内容“哦，我应该告诉他们我是多么抱歉！”可知，第一段可描写老人对自己的行为感到后悔并希望孩子们不要重蹈覆辙。 ②由第二段首句内容“听了这个故事，杰克和他的朋友们都沉默了。”可知，第二段可描写Jack和朋友们听完老人的故事后的感悟以及对他们的影响。 2.续写线索：老人后悔——劝说孩子们——孩子们被感动——注意自己的行为——帮助老人 3.词汇激活 行为类 阻止某人做某事：prevent sb from doing sth/keep sb from doing sth 帮助：help/assist 道歉：apologize/make an apology 情绪类 高兴的：happy/delighted 感动的：moved/touched 【点睛】[高分句型1]They have been dead many years, and so has the poor bird; but don’t you see how that stone rebounded, and hit me?（运用了how引导宾语从句） [高分句型2]They put more energy into helping the elderly around them and received their praise.（运用了动名词作宾语） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$