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惠东县2024—2025学年第二学期高二年级期中学业质量监测 英 语 卷面满分120分。考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，并将准考证条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，用签字笔直接将答案写在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Dear Valued Guest, Warmest greetings. We are delighted that you have chosen to stay with us and we will make every effort to ensure that it will be a memorable experience for you. Housekeeping: Morning Service 10 a.m. ― 2 p.m. Turndown Service 6 p.m. ― 9 p.m. Your privacy is our highest priority. Please be assured that our staff respects your personal space and will only enter your room for necessary housekeeping and maintenance services. If you prefer not to be disturbed, kindly use the “Do Not Disturb” sign provided. Check-out: Please note that the hotel’s check-out time is 12 p.m. Should you like to continue exploring the hotel after check-out, we are happy to offer the hotel’s facilities to you until your departure. • Express Check-out: Let us know your desired departure time for a smooth check-out process. • Late Departure Charges: While we understand the desire to extend your staycation, kindly note that the standard departure time is 12 p.m. In order for the hotel to have sufficient time to prepare the room for another arriving visitor, we please ask that you pay attention to the departure time as mentioned. Any departure after the standard check-out time will cause a late departure surcharge as follows: Departure between 12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. will cause a half-day rate surcharge, which means being charged 50% of the room rate. Departure after 6 p.m. will cause a full-day rate surcharge. To discover our dining outlets, to see our in-room dining menu or to view the TV channel list, please scan the QR code (二维码). For further assistance, please do not hesitate to approach our duty managers or dial extension “1”. Thank you and we wish you a pleasant stay! Best regards, Rooms Manager 1. When can a guest be offered housekeeping service? A. 10 p.m. B. 9 a.m. C. 5:30 p.m. D. 1 p.m. 2. What is the consequence of checking out late? A. Further assistance cannot be offered. B. An additional fee payment is required. C. Room service is not available next time. D. Access to the hotel’s facilities is forbidden. 3. Where can the text probably be found? A. At the airport. B. On an advertisement. C. In a hotel room. D. In a school dormitory. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了酒店关于客房服务、退房等相关规定。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Housekeeping部分中“Morning Service 10 a.m. ― 2 p.m.(上午10点到下午2点提供客房服务)”可知，下午1点在这个时间段内，所以客人可以在下午1点获得客房服务。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Late Departure Charges部分中“Any departure after the standard check-out time will cause a late departure surcharge as follows(任何在标准退房时间之后离开的客人，都将需要支付延迟退房附加费)”可知，延迟退房的后果是需要支付额外的费用。故选B。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章开头“Dear Valued Guest, Warmest greetings. We are delighted that you have chosen to stay with us and we will make every effort to ensure that it will be a memorable experience for you.(亲爱的贵宾：致以最诚挚的问候。我们很高兴您选择入住我们酒店，我们将竭尽全力确保您在此度过一段难忘的时光)”可知，这篇文章最有可能出现在酒店房间里，给客人提供信息文件。故选C。 B Grammy (格莱美) Awards don’t only go to the people who produce and perform songs. This year the 2024 Music Educator Award went to Annie Ray, a music teacher at a high school in Virginia, for her efforts to make music accessible to all students, particularly those with disabilities. However, in the award ceremony, she gave the credit to her students. Inspired mostly by the diversity of the Annandale community including over 60 countries, Ray created an orchestra for students with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities. The orchestra is about much more than just making music. Ray says the program gives students a chance to develop their teamwork skills, make mistakes and learn the art of refining something. And they teach her a lot in return — more than she could ever teach them. She says her students completely changed her educational philosophy and approach of what it truly means to meet a student where they’re at and apply that elsewhere. “I believe they have a truly powerful message to share with everyone, and especially with how we look at approaching music education and what that looks like,” she added. Ray says the success was especially meaningful because not many people understand what exactly music educators do in the classroom or how much their work matters. While her administration is supportive another challenge is that her school “desperately” needs new instruments. Ray says she will use some of her grant (拔款) money to buy more. Ray plans to put some of the money towards an ongoing scholarship for students who want to pursue music when they graduate. She knows of several who want to go into music education themselves, which she finds especially rewarding. “It is a hard profession, but it’s one that is truly, deeply personal and satisfying,” Ray said. “And there’s nothing else like it.” 4. What made Ray win the 2024 Music Educator Award? A. Her great musical talent. B. Her extraordinary personal style. C. Her pioneering teaching philosophy. D. Her outstanding education contribution. 5. What ability can Ray’s students gain from orchestra at present? A. The ability to avoid mistakes. B. The ability to win scholarships. C. The ability to become cooperative. D. The ability to develop intelligence. 6. What is the orchestra starving for? A. New instruments. B. Support from school. C. Students’ participation. D. Sponsorship from government. 7. Which of the following is delightful to Ray? A. More learners majoring in music. B. More students into teaching music. C. More awards for music educators. D. More parents joining the orchestra. 【答案】4. D 5. C 6. A 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了弗吉尼亚州高中音乐教师安妮・雷获得2024年音乐教育者奖的经历，介绍了她为学生所做的努力、管弦乐队面临的挑战以及她的后续计划等。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“a music teacher at a high school in Virginia, for her efforts to make music accessible to all students, particularly those with disabilities. (弗吉尼亚州一所高中的音乐教师获奖，因她努力让所有学生，尤其是残疾学生都能接触到音乐。)”可知，雷获奖的原因是她在音乐教育领域为学生（尤其是残疾学生）所做的贡献。故选D项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Ray says the program gives students a chance to develop their teamwork skills, make mistakes and learn the art of refining something. (雷说，这个项目为学生提供了一个机会，让他们培养团队合作技能、敢于犯错，并学习精益求精的艺术。)”可知，学生目前能从管弦乐队中获得团队合作的能力。故选C项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“While her administration is supportive, another challenge is that her school “desperately” needs new instruments. (尽管学校管理层表示支持，但另一个挑战是她所在的学校“迫切”需要新乐器。)”可知，管弦乐队急需新乐器。故选A项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“She knows of several who want to go into music education themselves, which she finds especially rewarding. (她知道有几个学生自己想从事音乐教育，她觉得这特别有意义。)”可知，有学生想投身音乐教育事业让雷感到欣慰。故选B项。 C Hummingbirds are small birds but they’re the Olympic gymnasts of the flying world. They have strongly muscled bodies and rather long wings. They fly around at remarkable speeds and fly in all directions, including backward and upside down. To achieve such agility（敏捷）, hummingbirds use distinct modes of visual processing to control different types of flight. Their brains can make rapid transitions from visual signals to motor outputs. They take in lots of complicated visual information and make a flight plan out of that. Recently, the researchers have uncovered a unique mode that guides hummingbirds’ speed when they are flying forward. The findings come from an experiment of more than 3,500 hummingbird flights inside a 12-foot-long tunnel（通道） with a branch at one end and a feeder at the other. Moving light patterns cast on the tunnel walls influence how the hummingbirds see things while flying. The researchers expected that if the hummingbirds were using visual clues to control their forward flight speed, they would see the birds speed or slow with lights cast on the side walls. But instead, it seemed that they had their own way of knowing how fast to go for forward flight. When moving up or down, however, the birds based their motor commands on the cast light patterns they saw. This special ability helps hummingbirds fly safely and quickly. This knowledge could be useful for improving drone（无人机）technology, helping engineers develop better ways for drones to predict and respond to changes in their surroundings. “If we can develop a mathematical model for this visual processing, it could be very useful for drones.” says Bo Cheng, a mechanical engineer, at Pennsylvania State University. 8. What contributes most to hummingbirds’ agility in flight? A. Their small size and light body. B. Their strong muscles and long wings. C. Their strong sense of direction. D. Their own way to handle what they see. 9. How did the researchers test the hummingbirds’ response? A. By placing barriers in the tunnel. B. By changing the position of the feeder. C. By projecting moving light patterns. D. By adjusting the brightness of the tunnel. 10. What did the researchers think of hummingbirds’ reaction? A. Surprising. B. Discouraging. C Satisfactory. D. Amusing. 11. Which field is more likely to benefit from the research? A. Wild bird protection. B. Math-based game design. C. Behavioral and brain science. D. Bio-inspired technology application. 【答案】8. D 9. C 10. A 11. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。科学家研究发现蜂鸟使用不同的视觉处理模式来控制不同类型的飞行，这些知识可能有助于改进无人机技术。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“To achieve such agillity（敏捷）, hummingbirds use distinct modes of visual processing to control different types of flight.”（为了达到这种敏捷性，蜂鸟使用不同的视觉处理模式来控制不同类型的飞行。）可知，让蜂鸟在飞行中如此敏捷的原因是它们处理自己看到的东西的方式。故选D项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“The researchers expected that if the hummingbirds were using visual clues to control their forward flight speed, they would see the birds speed or slow with lights cast on the side walls. But instead, it seemed that they had their own way of knowing how fast to go for forward flight. When moving up or down, however, the birds based their motor commands on the cast light patterns they saw.”（研究人员预计，如果蜂鸟是利用视觉线索来控制它们向前飞行的速度，那么它们就会通过投射在侧壁上的灯光看到蜂鸟的加速或减速。但相反，它们似乎有自己的方法知道向前飞行的速度有多快。然而，当它们向上或向下移动时，它们的运动指令是基于它们看到的投射光模式。）可知，研究人员测试蜂鸟反应的方法是通过投射移动的光模式。故选C项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“But instead, it seemed that they had their own way of knowing how fast to go for forward flight.”（但相反，它们似乎有自己的方法知道向前飞行的速度有多快。）可知，蜂鸟的反应超出了研究者的推断，可推知研究人员对蜂鸟的反应是震惊的。故选A项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“This knowledge could be useful for improving drone（无人机）technology, helping engineers develop better ways for drones to predict and respond to changes in their surroundings.”（这些知识可能有助于改进无人机技术，帮助工程师开发出更好的方法，让无人机预测和应对周围环境的变化。）可推断出，仿生技术应用更有可能从这项研究中受益。故选D项。 D Sensory-based food education given to 3-5-year-old children in the kindergarten increases their willingness to choose vegetables and fruit, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. The researchers used the sensory-based food education method Sapere, which makes use of children’s natural way of relying on all of the five senses when learning new things. In the Sapere method, children are given an active role around food, and they are encouraged to share their sensory experiences. For example, kindergartens can introduce different vegetables and fruit to children in hands-on sessions, they can involve children in baking and cooking, and they can offer children opportunities for growing their own vegetables in the kindergarten backyard. Food-related themes can also be included in books and games. “There are several different ways to do this. However, it always starts from sensory-based learning and child engagement. Doing and experiencing things together is also an important aspect,” says Kaisa Kähkönen, a researcher and nutritionist from the University of Eastern Finland. The researchers compared children in different kindergarten groups. Some were offered sensory-based food education, while others weren’t. Children were offered a snack buffet containing different vegetables and fruit to choose from, and the researchers took photos of their plates to analyse their willingness to choose and eat these food items. The findings show that sensory-based food education increased children’s willingness to choose vegetables and fruit, especially among children whose mothers have a lower educational background. On average, children of lower educated parents tend to eat less vegetables and fruit. This is how food education given in the kindergarten can help even out dietary gap between families. “Another interesting finding is that the Sapere food education method also seems to improve the eating atmosphere in kindergarten groups. This encouraged children who were picky eaters to choose a more diverse selection on their plate,” Kähkönen explains. Positive and personal food-related experiences gained in the kindergarten can help adjust dietary preferences in a direction that is beneficial for health. Dietary preferences learned in early childhood often stick with a person all the way to adolescence and adulthood. 12. What can we know about the Sapere method? A. It improves kids’ five senses. B. It enables kids to read more books. C. It supplies various healthy food to kids. D. It involves kids in active food-related activities. 13. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. The research purpose. B. The research process. C. The research findings. D. The research evaluation. 14. What does the underlined part “even out” in paragraph 5 probably mean? A Narrow. B. Identify. C. Analyze. D. Examine. 15. What might be the best title for the text? A. Benefits of eating fruit and vegetables B. Differences in family dietary preferences C. Necessity for kids to form learning habits D. New method to promote kids’ healthy eating 【答案】12. D 13. B 14. A 15. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了芬兰研究发现，针对3-5岁幼儿的感官食物教育能提升其选择蔬果意愿，Sapere方法通过实践活动与五感学习有效促进健康饮食习惯的形成，有利于缩小家庭间饮食差异，特别帮助教育背景较低家庭的孩子。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段的“For example, kindergartens can introduce different vegetables and fruit to children in hands-on sessions, they can involve children in baking and cooking, and they can offer children opportunities for growing their own vegetables in the kindergarten backyard. Food-related themes can also be included in books and games.(例如，幼儿园可以在实践课程中向孩子们介绍不同的蔬菜和水果，让孩子们参与烘焙和烹饪，并为孩子们提供在幼儿园后院种植自己蔬菜的机会。与食物相关的主题也可以包含在书籍和游戏中)”可知，Sapere方法让孩子们积极参与与食物相关的活动中。故选D。 【13题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段“The researchers compared children in different kindergarten groups. Some were offered sensory-based food education, while others weren’t. Children were offered a snack buffet containing different vegetables and fruit to choose from, and the researchers took photos of their plates to analyse their willingness to choose and eat these food items.(研究人员比较了不同幼儿园组的孩子。一些人接受了基于感官的食物教育，而另一些人则没有。为孩子们提供了一份包含不同蔬菜和水果的自助餐，研究人员对他们的盘子拍照，分析他们选择和食用这些食物的意愿)”可知，本段详细介绍了研究的具体操作过程，包括将孩子分成不同组别，研究人员提供包含各种蔬菜和水果的自助餐，然后通过拍摄孩子们盘中的食物来分析他们选择和食用这些食物的意愿。所以本段主要介绍了研究的实施步骤。故选B。 【14题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第五段的“The findings show that sensory-based food education increased children’s willingness to choose vegetables and fruit, especially among children whose mothers have a lower educational background. On average, children of lower educated parents tend to eat less vegetables and fruit. (研究结果表明，基于感官的食物教育提高了儿童选择蔬菜和水果的意愿，尤其是在母亲教育背景较低的儿童中)”可知，食物教育在提高了儿童选择蔬菜和水果的意愿起着重要的作用。所以幼儿园的食物教育可以帮助缩小不同家庭间孩子在饮食习惯上的差异。所以even out的意思为“缩小”。故选A。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Sensory-based food education given to 3-5 year-old children in the kindergarten increases their willingness to choose vegetables and fruit, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland.(东芬兰大学的一项新研究表明，在幼儿园对3-5岁的儿童进行基于感官的食物教育，可以提高他们选择蔬菜和水果的意愿)”可知，文章主要介绍了一项新的研究，即通过感官为基础的食物教育方法（Sapere方法）来提高学龄前儿童选择蔬菜和水果的意愿，从而促进他们的健康饮食习惯。文章内容围绕这一教育方法的实施、效果及其对孩子饮食选择的正面影响展开。所以“一种促进孩子健康饮食的新方法”适合作本文的标题。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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Whether things go right or wrong, feedback is always necessary. ____16____ However, providing effective feedback is not easy, as it typically requires several components. Now let’s examine each of them. Start on a positive note. Constructive criticism should always start on a positive note. It feels unfair and rude if someone tells you everything you did wrong without acknowledging your achievements. So when giving feedback, don’t just note the mistakes the receivers have made. ____17____ Be specific. Effective feedback needs to be specific. Inform the receivers precisely what aspects require improvement so they can identify and address those areas. For example, don’t say, “Your presentation was unclear. ” Instead, say something like, “The introduction of your presentation was a bit confusing. ____18____ ” This way, the receiver knows exactly what to concentrate on and can make more targeted improvements. ____19____ The whole point of feedback is to help someone make changes for the better. So you should provide ideas on how to improve. It’s crucial, however, to ensure that your ideas are actionable. For instance, “You need to work on your communication skills” sounds too general. It would be much better if you say, “Try practicing active listening and summarizing what others say to ensure you understand them fully. ” Be timely. ____20____ It only works if it happens very close to an issue arising. For example, say you’re with a coworker and notice something in the sales pitch he is working on. Instead of waiting for him to run into problems, provide the feedback right away. This gives the receiver the chance to make changes and avoid problems. A. Offer practical advice. B. Focus on making changes. C. It helps us learn from our mistakes and grow. D. It lacks a clear topic sentence at the beginning. E. Feedback isn’t of much use if it comes too late. F. The feedback acknowledges the hard work the person did. G. Instead, begin by recognizing their effort and what they got right. 【答案】16. C 17. G 18. D 19. A 20. E 【解析】 【分析】本文是说明文。主要说明了提供有效反馈的几个关键要素，包括以积极的方式开始、具体明确、提供实用的建议以及及时反馈。 【16题详解】 根据前文“Whether things go right or wrong, feedback is always necessary.(无论事情是对是错，反馈总是必要的)”以及后文“However, providing effective feedback is not easy, as it typically requires several components.(然而，提供有效的反馈并不容易，因为它通常需要几个组件)”可知，前文提到反馈是必要的，后文讲述有效的反馈并不容易，所以空处应填过渡句，C项“It helps us learn from our mistakes and grow.(它帮助我们从错误中学习和成长)”可知，承接上文，并和后文构成转折关系，符合文意。故选C项。 【17题详解】 设空位于段尾，应是对前文的总结，根据前文“Start on a positive note. Constructive criticism should always start on a positive note. It feels unfair and rude if someone tells you everything you did wrong without acknowledging your achievements. So when giving feedback, don’t just note the mistakes the receivers have made.(以积极的态度开始。建设性的批评应该总是以积极的语气开始。如果有人告诉你你做错了什么而不承认你的成就，你会觉得不公平和粗鲁。所以在给予反馈时，不要只注意到接受者所犯的错误)”可知，本段讲述反馈时，用积极的态度进行反馈，不要只注意到接受者所犯的错误，所以G项“Instead, begin by recognizing their effort and what they got right.(相反，从承认他们的努力和他们做对了什么开始)”和前文构成转折关系，是对前文的总结，符合文意。故选G项。 【18题详解】 设空位于引号内，应是承接前文内容，根据前文“Be specific. Effective feedback needs to be specific. Inform the receivers precisely what aspects require improvement so they can identify and address those areas. For example, don’t say, “Your presentation was unclear. ” Instead, say something like, “The introduction of your presentation was a bit confusing.”(要具体。有效的反馈必须是具体的。准确地告知接收者哪些方面需要改进，以便他们能够识别和解决这些领域。例如，不要说，“你的演讲很不清楚。”相反，你可以这样说：“你的介绍有点令人困惑”)”可知，D项“It lacks a clear topic sentence at the beginning.(开头缺少一个清晰的主题句)”符合本段主题，是对他人问题的具体反馈，说明演讲的具体问题。故选D项。 【19题详解】 设空位于段首，是本段的中心句，根据后文“The whole point of feedback is to help someone make changes for the better. So you should provide ideas on how to improve. It’s crucial, however, to ensure that your ideas are actionable. For instance, “You need to work on your communication skills” sounds too general. It would be much better if you say, “Try practicing active listening and summarizing what others say to ensure you understand them fully. ”(反馈的全部意义在于帮助别人做出更好的改变。所以你应该提供如何改进的想法。然而，确保你的想法是可行的是至关重要的。例如，“你需要提高你的沟通技巧”听起来太笼统了。如果你说：“试着练习积极倾听和总结别人说的话，以确保你完全理解他们。”)”可知，本段讲述反馈应提供实用的建议。A项“提供实用的建议”符合语境，故选A项。 【20题详解】 根据前文“Be timely.(要及时)”可知，本段讲述反馈需及时，所以E项“Feedback isn’t of much use if it comes too late.(如果反馈来得太晚，它就没有多大用处)”是对前文的解释，符合文意。故选E项。 第二部分 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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I vividly remember the day when my husband and I set off on a new journey to Tanzania. He had been ___21___ a position there as a Civil Engineer. Accompanying him, my aim was to find a job shortly after. As you can imagine, I was very excited, even rather ___22___, as I’d never been abroad before. So, my first ___23___ was to get settled in this small town called Dodoma in the middle of Tanzania. As we got off the train, however, at six in the morning, a lady came rushing along the ___24___ towards us. Completely out of breath, she said, “We’ve heard you’re from England and our school ___25___ needs an English teacher — please say you’ll help us.” I felt tired and ___26___ a shower after the journey. Though shocked by her ___27___, for some reason or other, I agreed to ___28___ it! I washed, changed, had a quick bite to eat and was ___29___ to the two local teachers and my ___30___ at 8 o’clock. It felt like being thrown into the deep end, as my teaching timetable began ___31___ at 8:30! Although I’d hardly had time to get my breath, I never ___32___ my sudden decision. Though my entry into this ___33___ was unexpected, I found joy in teaching those youngsters and gradually became part of the local community in the following years. I’ve been fortunate to ___34___ lifelong friendships, which has left a lasting ___35___ on both my students and myself. 21. A. awarded B. offered C. allowed D. presented 22. A. disappointed B. dissatisfied C. unconcerned D. uneasy 23. A. priority B. worry C. action D. response 24. A. river B. platform C. sidewalk D. channel 25. A. probably B. suddenly C. desperately D. occasionally 26. A. longed for B. waited for C. heard about D. worried about 27. A. remark B. interruption C. suggestion D. request 28. A. keep B. take C. forget D. quit 29. A. introduced B. recommended C. assigned D. compared 30. A. colleagues B. assistants C. students D. interviewers 31. A. exactly B. finally C. immediately D. smoothly 32. A. expected B. regretted C. delayed D. dropped 33. A. career B. country C. agreement D. relationship 34. A. value B. strengthen C. renew D. harvest 35. A. comment B. record C. impact D. impression 【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. C 31. C 32. B 33. A 34. D 35. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者和丈夫去坦桑尼亚，作者在火车站接受了当英语老师的工作，幸运地收获了一生的友谊。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他在那里得到了一个土木工程师的职位。A. awarded授予；B. offered提议；C. allowed允许；D. presented赠送。根据后文“a position there as a Civil Engineer”指被提供工作，应用offer。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：你可以想象，我非常兴奋，甚至有些不安，因为我以前从未出过国。A. disappointed失望的；B. dissatisfied不满足的；C. unconcerned不关心的；D. uneasy不安的。根据后文“as I’d never been abroad before”可知，作者因为没有出过国感到不安。故选D。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：所以，我的首要任务是在坦桑尼亚中部一个叫Dodoma的小镇安顿下来。A. priority优先权，首要任务；B. worry担心；C. action行动；D. response回复。根据后文“was to get settled in this small town”可知，出国后的首要任务是安顿下来，故选A。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，当我们在早上6点下火车时，一位女士沿着站台向我们跑来。A. river河流；B. platform站台；C. sidewalk人行道；D. channel频道。根据上文“As we got off the train”可知在火车站，所以是站台，故选B。 【25题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：她上气不接下气地说：“我们听说你是从英国来的，我们学校急需一名英语老师，请说你会帮助我们。”A. probably可能；B. suddenly突然；C. desperately非常；D. occasionally偶尔。根据上文“Completely out of breath”可知，对方很着急，说明学校急需一名英语老师，故选C。 【26题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：旅行结束后，我感到很累，很想洗个澡。A. longed for渴望；B. waited for等待；C. heard about听说；D. worried about担心。根据上文“I felt tired and”指作者感到很累，渴望洗澡。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：虽然对她的要求感到震惊，但出于某种原因，我还是同意了！A. remark评论；B. interruption打断；C. suggestion建议；D. request要求。根据上文“please say you’ll help us”此处指女士的请求。故选D。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：虽然对她的要求感到震惊，但出于某种原因，我还是同意了！A. keep保持；B. take带走，接受；C. forget忘记；D. quit停止。根据上文“for some reason or other, I agreed to”指作者决定接受对方的请求，故选B。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我洗了澡，换了衣服，很快吃了一点东西，8点钟被介绍给当地的两位老师和我的学生。A. introduced介绍；B. recommended推荐；C. assigned分配；D. compared比较。根据后文“to the two local teachers”指作者被介绍给当地的两位老师。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我洗了澡，换了衣服，很快吃了一点东西，8点钟被介绍给当地的两位老师和我的学生。A. colleagues同事；B. assistants助手；C. students学生；D. interviewers采访者。根据上文“needs an English teacher”可知，作者是去当老师的，所以是被介绍给当地的两位老师和学生。故选C。 【31题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：当我的教学时间表从八点半开始时，我感觉自己被扔进了深渊！A. exactly恰好地；B. finally最后；C. immediately立即；D. smoothly顺利地。根据上文“as my teaching timetable began”指教学从八点半立即开始。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：虽然我几乎没有时间喘口气，但我从不后悔我突然的决定。A. expected期待；B. regretted后悔；C. delayed推迟；D. dropped落下。根据后文“my sudden decision”指后悔自己突然的决定。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：虽然我进入这个职业是出乎意料的，但我发现了教那些年轻人的乐趣，并在接下来的几年里逐渐成为当地社区的一员。A. career事业；B. country国家；C. agreement协议；D. relationship关系。根据上文可知，作者是在火车站接受了去当老师这个工作的，所以是指职业出乎意料。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我很幸运地收获了一生的友谊，这对我的学生和我自己都留下了持久的影响。A. value重视；B. strengthen加强；C. renew重新开始；D. harvest收获。根据后文“lifelong friendships”一生的友谊是作者的收获。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我很幸运地收获了一生的友谊，这对我的学生和我自己都留下了持久的影响。A. comment评论；B. record记录；C. impact影响；D. impression印象。根据后文“on both my students and myself”可知，友谊对学生和作者留下了持久的影响。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个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 As the source of all life, water plays a vital role in Chinese culture, influencing both Chinese civilization and philosophy. Many Chinese legends reflect the ____36____ (admire) for water and the spirit of bravely fighting natural disasters caused by water. Yu, the first ruler of the Xia Dynasty, ____37____ (successful) controlled the floods by digging waterways so that the floodwater could flow into the sea smoothly. The Dujiangyan Irrigation System in Sichuan, first ____38____ (construct) in 256 BC,took advantage of the local natural features without ___39___ (damage) the environment. Additionally, water ____40____ (give) philosophical meanings to help nurture Chinese people and govern the country, inspiring the ancient rulers ____41____ (respect) the will of people and follow the laws of nature. Confucius believed water had diverse ____42____ (virtue) including justice, courage and righteousness, so ____43____ was suggested that people should learn from water and cultivate their sense of morality. Laozi gave birth to the idea of overcoming hardness with softness and non-action. Xunzi compared a ruler and his people ____44____ a boat and water to show the importance of the people in society. Water, being an essential clement in daily life, is a symbol in Chinese culture, _____45_____ flows through Chinese civilization. 【答案】36. admiration 37. successfully 38. constructed 39. damaging 40. was given 41. to respect 42. virtues 43. it 44. to 45. which 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。水作为生命之源，在中华文化中起着至关重要的作用，影响着中华文明和哲学。本文从历史传说和哲学层面阐述了水的重要性。 【36题详解】 考查名词。句意：中国的许多传说反映了对水的崇拜和勇敢抵御水造成的自然灾害的精神。根据空前的the可知，空格处应填入名词在句中作宾语。admire的名词形式为admiration。故填admiration。 【37题详解】 考查副词。句意：夏朝的第一任统治者——禹，通过开凿水道成功地控制了洪水，使洪水能够顺利流入大海。此处应用副词作状语，修饰动词 controlled。successful的副词形为式successfully。故填successfully。 【38题详解】 考查过去分词。句意：四川都江堰水利系统始建于公元前256年，充分利用了当地的自然特征，不破坏环境。空格处应填入非谓语动词作定语。被修饰词The Dujiangyan Irrigation System与construct是逻辑上的动宾关系，故用过去分词，表示被动。故填constructed。 【39题详解】 考查动名词。句意：同上。根据空前的介词without可知，空格处应填入动名词作宾语。故填damaging。 【40题详解】 考查动词的时态和语态。句意：此外，水被赋予了滋养中国人民和治理国家的哲学意义，激励古代统治者尊重人民的意愿，遵循自然规律。空格处缺少谓语动词。根据下文对孔子、荀子和老子的哲学思想的描述可知，此处句子应用一般过去时态。主语 water与动词give是逻辑上的动宾关系，故用被动语态。故填was given。 【41题详解】 考查动词不定式。句意：同上。inspire sb. to do sth. 意为“激励某人做某事”，故此处应用不定式作宾语补足语。故填to respect。 【42题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：孔子认为水具有正义、勇气和正义等多种美德，建议人们学习水，培养道德意识。根据空前的diverse可知，这里的virtue应该用复数形式virtues。故填virtues。 【43题详解】 考查代词。句意：老子提出了以柔克刚、以柔克难的思想。空格处为形式主语，句中that引导的从句是真正的主语，故用it作形式主语。故填it。 【44题详解】 考查介词。句意：荀子把统治者和他的人民比作船和水，以表明人民在社会中的重要性。此处为固定搭配compare…to…，意为“把……比作成……”。故填to。 【45题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：水作为日常生活中必不可少的元素，是中华文化中的一个象征，它贯穿于中华文明之中。分析句子可知，此处是非限定性定语从句。先行词为water，指物，关系词在定语从句中作主语，故用关系代词which引导定语从句。故填which。 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，上周你班举办了一次“劳动最光荣”的主题班会。请你用英语写一篇文章，给校英文报投稿，分享这次经历，内容包括： 1.主题班会活动的内容； 2.你的感受。 注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 A Memorable Labor Education Class Meeting _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 A Memorable Labor Education Class Meeting Last week, our class held a themed class meeting titled “Labor is Glorious”. During the meeting, we shared personal stories of our labor experiences, which highlighted the value and satisfaction derived from hard work. Additionally, we had group discussions about how labor contributes to personal growth and community development. One of the most engaging parts of the meeting was a hands-on activity where we collectively cleaned our classroom. Through this experience, I gained a deeper appreciation for the importance of labor and the pride that came with it. It taught me that even small acts of labor can have a significant impact. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给校英文报投稿，分享班级上周举办“劳动最光荣”的主题班会。 【详解】1.词汇积累 举办：hold→organize 突出：highlight→ show up 此外：additionally→in addition 有吸引力的：engaging→ appealing 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Last week, our class held a themed class meeting titled “Labor is Glorious”. 拓展句：Last week, our class held a themed class meeting whose title was “Labor is Glorious”. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Additionally, we had group discussions about how labor contributes to personal growth and community development.（运用了how引导的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】One of the most engaging parts of the meeting was a hands-on activity where we collectively cleaned our classroom.（运用了where引导的定语从句） 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。 On a sunny afternoon, my friend Ollie and I were enjoying skatcboarding at our local park. Our mood was light until Olle spotted a poster for the upcoming Harvest Fair. The idea of attending it was thrilling, but the ticket price of $50 quickly iced our enthusiasm. While we were thinking over the cost, our attention was drawn to the list of attractions. Among the various activities, we noticed that our favorite band - Eagles was going to perform. We couldn’t help but break into singing our favorite song by them. What added to our excitement was the pie contest in the poster, a delightful reminder of our shared memory. It used to be the most popular event in our community. But thinking of the expensive tickets, which seemed to be a shadow over our excitement, we all sighed. Then I suggested going to my parents’ store to see if they could help. Upon arriving, my dad told us he had some good news, showing some tickets to us. They were the very ones we had seen in the poster! My dad explained that his old partner had made a request to hang a poster here for the Harvest Fair, and in return, he offered us free passes. Much to my delight, there were six tickets for five people in our family and an extra one for my friend! The news was like a breath of fresh air, bringing unexpected joy into our day. We could all set out to experience the fair together, no one missing out. Just then, Mrs. Smith, out awesome 80-year-old neighbor, walked unsteadily towards us.“I just saw the poster in your window. How I used to love going to fairs!” She paused, with her eyes dropping before she continued. “But it’s hard for me to get around now, and tickets cost so much these days...” 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。 Ollie approached me, seemingly to say something. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After the fair, I came up with a plan to make up for Ollie’s absence. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Ollie approached me, seemingly to say something. As Mrs. Smith continued to gaze longingly at the poster, he whispered, “Why don’t we give her the extra ticket?” Touched by his thoughtfulness and generosity, I nodded. When we presented her with the ticket, she was overjoyed and lost for words. My dad winked at Ollie, silently expressing gratitude for his kindness. The fair was great, filled with laughter, music, and the freshly baked pies. But the very best part was seeing Mrs. Smith’s broad smile. After the fair, I came up with a plan to make up for Ollie ‘s absence. My family decided to throw a surprise “Family Harvest Fair” in his honor. Besides party decoration, we prepared simple but fun games. We also invited neighbors around. Ollie’s face lit up with surprise and gratitude. During the fair, we baked an “award-winning”pie and gifted him with a classic album bearing Eagles’autographs. Even though it wasn’t quite the same as the real fair, the genuine laughter and happiness shared among us were equally fulfilling. It was Ollie’s act of kindness that sparked a ripple of lasting joy for us all. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了在一个阳光明媚的下午，作者和朋友奥利在当地的公园里玩滑板。这时他们看到博览会的海报，更有他们最喜欢的乐队的表演。但是昂贵的门票让他们望而却步。于是，作者想回家寻求家人的帮助。作者的爸爸找到了六张门票，刚好有一张分给奥利。这时，80岁的邻居史密斯太太向他们走去，表示很想去参加博览会，但是苦于门票太贵…… 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“奥利走近我，似乎在说什么。”可知，第一段可描写奥利分给史密斯太太，作者和家人以及史密斯太太一起去观看了博览会。 ②由第二段首句内容“博览会结束后，我想出了一个计划来弥补奥利缺席。”可知，第二段可描写作者和家人举办一个惊喜的派对来补偿奥利。 2.续写线索：提议——赠送门票——激动——观看——实施计划——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①凝视：gaze /stare ②小声说：whisper/murmur ③决定：decide/determine 情绪类 ①感动：touched /moved ②感谢：gratitude/appreciation/thankfulness 【点睛】 [高分句型1] My dad winked at Ollie, silently expressing gratitude for his kindness.（运用了现在分词作伴随状语） [高分句型2] Even though it wasn’t quite the same as the real fair, the genuine laughter and happiness shared among us were equally fulfilling.（运用了even though引导的让步状语从句） [高分句型3] It was Ollie’s act of kindness that sparked a ripple of lasting joy for us all.（运用了强调句型） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 惠东县2024—2025学年第二学期高二年级期中学业质量监测 英 语 卷面满分120分。考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，并将准考证条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，用签字笔直接将答案写在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Dear Valued Guest, Warmest greetings. We are delighted that you have chosen to stay with us and we will make every effort to ensure that it will be a memorable experience for you. Housekeeping: Morning Service 10 a.m. ― 2 p.m. Turndown Service 6 p.m. ― 9 p.m. Your privacy is our highest priority. Please be assured that our staff respects your personal space and will only enter your room for necessary housekeeping and maintenance services. If you prefer not to be disturbed, kindly use the “Do Not Disturb” sign provided. Check-out: Please note that the hotel’s check-out time is 12 p.m. Should you like to continue exploring the hotel after check-out, we are happy to offer the hotel’s facilities to you until your departure. • Express Check-out: Let us know your desired departure time for a smooth check-out process. • Late Departure Charges: While we understand the desire to extend your staycation, kindly note that the standard departure time is 12 p.m. In order for the hotel to have sufficient time to prepare the room for another arriving visitor, we please ask that you pay attention to the departure time as mentioned. Any departure after the standard check-out time will cause a late departure surcharge as follows: Departure between 12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. will cause a half-day rate surcharge, which means being charged 50% of the room rate. Departure after 6 p.m. will cause a full-day rate surcharge. To discover our dining outlets, to see our in-room dining menu or to view the TV channel list, please scan the QR code (二维码). For further assistance, please do not hesitate to approach our duty managers or dial extension “1”. Thank you and we wish you a pleasant stay! Best regards, Rooms Manager 1. When can a guest be offered housekeeping service? A. 10 p.m. B. 9 a.m. C. 5:30 p.m. D. 1 p.m. 2. What is the consequence of checking out late? A. Further assistance cannot be offered. B. An additional fee payment is required. C. Room service is not available next time. D. Access to the hotel’s facilities is forbidden. 3. Where can the text probably be found? A. At the airport. B. On an advertisement. C. In a hotel room. D. In a school dormitory. B Grammy (格莱美) Awards don’t only go to the people who produce and perform songs. This year the 2024 Music Educator Award went to Annie Ray, a music teacher at a high school in Virginia, for her efforts to make music accessible to all students, particularly those with disabilities. However, in the award ceremony, she gave the credit to her students. Inspired mostly by the diversity of the Annandale community including over 60 countries, Ray created an orchestra for students with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities. The orchestra is about much more than just making music. Ray says the program gives students a chance to develop their teamwork skills, make mistakes and learn the art of refining something. And they teach her a lot in return — more than she could ever teach them. She says her students completely changed her educational philosophy and approach of what it truly means to meet a student where they’re at and apply that elsewhere. “I believe they have a truly powerful message to share with everyone, and especially with how we look at approaching music education and what that looks like,” she added. Ray says the success was especially meaningful because not many people understand what exactly music educators do in the classroom or how much their work matters. While her administration is supportive, another challenge is that her school “desperately” needs new instruments. Ray says she will use some of her grant (拔款) money to buy more. Ray plans to put some of the money towards an ongoing scholarship for students who want to pursue music when they graduate. She knows of several who want to go into music education themselves, which she finds especially rewarding. “It is a hard profession, but it’s one that is truly, deeply personal and satisfying,” Ray said. “And there’s nothing else like it.” 4. What made Ray win the 2024 Music Educator Award? A. Her great musical talent. B. Her extraordinary personal style. C. Her pioneering teaching philosophy. D. Her outstanding education contribution. 5. What ability can Ray’s students gain from orchestra at present? A. The ability to avoid mistakes. B. The ability to win scholarships. C. The ability to become cooperative. D. The ability to develop intelligence. 6. What is the orchestra starving for? A. New instruments. B. Support from school. C. Students’ participation. D. Sponsorship from government. 7. Which of the following is delightful to Ray? A. More learners majoring in music. B. More students into teaching music. C. More awards for music educators. D. More parents joining the orchestra. C Hummingbirds are small birds but they’re the Olympic gymnasts of the flying world. They have strongly muscled bodies and rather long wings. They fly around at remarkable speeds and fly in all directions, including backward and upside down. To achieve such agility（敏捷）, hummingbirds use distinct modes of visual processing to control different types of flight. Their brains can make rapid transitions from visual signals to motor outputs. They take in lots of complicated visual information and make a flight plan out of that. Recently, the researchers have uncovered a unique mode that guides hummingbirds’ speed when they are flying forward. The findings come from an experiment of more than 3,500 hummingbird flights inside a 12-foot-long tunnel（通道） with a branch at one end and a feeder at the other. Moving light patterns cast on the tunnel walls influence how the hummingbirds see things while flying. The researchers expected that if the hummingbirds were using visual clues to control their forward flight speed, they would see the birds speed or slow with lights cast on the side walls. But instead, it seemed that they had their own way of knowing how fast to go for forward flight. When moving up or down, however, the birds based their motor commands on the cast light patterns they saw. This special ability helps hummingbirds fly safely and quickly. This knowledge could be useful for improving drone（无人机）technology, helping engineers develop better ways for drones to predict and respond to changes in their surroundings. “If we can develop a mathematical model for this visual processing, it could be very useful for drones.” says Bo Cheng, a mechanical engineer, at Pennsylvania State University. 8. What contributes most to hummingbirds’ agility in flight? A. Their small size and light body. B. Their strong muscles and long wings. C. Their strong sense of direction. D. Their own way to handle what they see. 9. How did the researchers test the hummingbirds’ response? A. By placing barriers in the tunnel. B. By changing the position of the feeder. C. By projecting moving light patterns. D. By adjusting the brightness of the tunnel. 10. What did the researchers think of hummingbirds’ reaction? A. Surprising. B. Discouraging. C. Satisfactory. D. Amusing. 11. Which field is more likely to benefit from the research? A. Wild bird protection. B. Math-based game design. C. Behavioral and brain science. D. Bio-inspired technology application. D Sensory-based food education given to 3-5-year-old children in the kindergarten increases their willingness to choose vegetables and fruit, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. The researchers used the sensory-based food education method Sapere, which makes use of children’s natural way of relying on all of the five senses when learning new things. In the Sapere method, children are given an active role around food, and they are encouraged to share their sensory experiences. For example, kindergartens can introduce different vegetables and fruit to children in hands-on sessions, they can involve children in baking and cooking, and they can offer children opportunities for growing their own vegetables in the kindergarten backyard. Food-related themes can also be included in books and games. “There are several different ways to do this. However, it always starts from sensory-based learning and child engagement. Doing and experiencing things together is also an important aspect,” says Kaisa Kähkönen, a researcher and nutritionist from the University of Eastern Finland. The researchers compared children in different kindergarten groups. Some were offered sensory-based food education, while others weren’t. Children were offered a snack buffet containing different vegetables and fruit to choose from, and the researchers took photos of their plates to analyse their willingness to choose and eat these food items. The findings show that sensory-based food education increased children’s willingness to choose vegetables and fruit, especially among children whose mothers have a lower educational background. On average, children of lower educated parents tend to eat less vegetables and fruit. This is how food education given in the kindergarten can help even out dietary gap between families. “Another interesting finding is that the Sapere food education method also seems to improve the eating atmosphere in kindergarten groups. This encouraged children who were picky eaters to choose a more diverse selection on their plate,” Kähkönen explains. Positive and personal food-related experiences gained in the kindergarten can help adjust dietary preferences in a direction that is beneficial for health. Dietary preferences learned in early childhood often stick with a person all the way to adolescence and adulthood. 12 What can we know about the Sapere method? A. It improves kids’ five senses. B. It enables kids to read more books. C. It supplies various healthy food to kids. D. It involves kids in active food-related activities. 13. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. The research purpose. B. The research process. C. The research findings. D. The research evaluation. 14. What does the underlined part “even out” in paragraph 5 probably mean? A. Narrow. B. Identify. C. Analyze. D. Examine. 15. What might be the best title for the text? A. Benefits of eating fruit and vegetables B. Differences in family dietary preferences C. Necessity for kids to form learning habits D. New method to promote kids’ healthy eating 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Whether things go right or wrong, feedback is always necessary. ____16____ However, providing effective feedback is not easy, as it typically requires several components. Now let’s examine each of them. Start on a positive note. Constructive criticism should always start on a positive note. It feels unfair and rude if someone tells you everything you did wrong without acknowledging your achievements. So when giving feedback, don’t just note the mistakes the receivers have made. ____17____ Be specific. Effective feedback needs to be specific. Inform the receivers precisely what aspects require improvement so they can identify and address those areas. For example, don’t say, “Your presentation was unclear. ” Instead, say something like, “The introduction of your presentation was a bit confusing. ____18____ ” This way, the receiver knows exactly what to concentrate on and can make more targeted improvements. ____19____ The whole point of feedback is to help someone make changes for the better. So you should provide ideas on how to improve. It’s crucial, however, to ensure that your ideas are actionable. For instance, “You need to work on your communication skills” sounds too general. It would be much better if you say, “Try practicing active listening and summarizing what others say to ensure you understand them fully. ” Be timely. ____20____ It only works if it happens very close to an issue arising. For example, say you’re with a coworker and notice something in the sales pitch he is working on. Instead of waiting for him to run into problems, provide the feedback right away. This gives the receiver the chance to make changes and avoid problems. A. Offer practical advice. B. Focus on making changes. C. It helps us learn from our mistakes and grow. D. It lacks a clear topic sentence at the beginning. E. Feedback isn’t of much use if it comes too late. F. The feedback acknowledges the hard work the person did. G. Instead, begin by recognizing their effort and what they got right. 第二部分 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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I vividly remember the day when my husband and I set off on a new journey to Tanzania. He had been ___21___ a position there as a Civil Engineer. Accompanying him, my aim was to find a job shortly after. As you can imagine, I was very excited, even rather ___22___, as I’d never been abroad before. So, my first ___23___ was to get settled in this small town called Dodoma in the middle of Tanzania. As we got off the train, however, at six in the morning, a lady came rushing along the ___24___ towards us. Completely out of breath, she said, “We’ve heard you’re from England and our school ___25___ needs an English teacher — please say you’ll help us.” I felt tired and ___26___ a shower after the journey. Though shocked by her ___27___, for some reason or other, I agreed to ___28___ it! I washed, changed, had a quick bite to eat and was ___29___ to the two local teachers and my ___30___ at 8 o’clock. It felt like being thrown into the deep end, as my teaching timetable began ___31___ at 8:30! Although I’d hardly had time to get my breath, I never ___32___ my sudden decision. Though my entry into this ___33___ was unexpected, I found joy in teaching those youngsters and gradually became part of the local community in the following years. I’ve been fortunate to ___34___ lifelong friendships, which has left a lasting ___35___ on both my students and myself. 21. A. awarded B. offered C. allowed D. presented 22. A. disappointed B. dissatisfied C. unconcerned D. uneasy 23 A. priority B. worry C. action D. response 24 A. river B. platform C. sidewalk D. channel 25. A. probably B. suddenly C. desperately D. occasionally 26. A. longed for B. waited for C. heard about D. worried about 27 A. remark B. interruption C. suggestion D. request 28. A. keep B. take C. forget D. quit 29. A. introduced B. recommended C. assigned D. compared 30. A. colleagues B. assistants C. students D. interviewers 31. A. exactly B. finally C. immediately D. smoothly 32. A. expected B. regretted C. delayed D. dropped 33. A. career B. country C. agreement D. relationship 34. A. value B. strengthen C. renew D. harvest 35. A. comment B. record C. impact D. impression 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个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 As the source of all life, water plays a vital role in Chinese culture, influencing both Chinese civilization and philosophy. Many Chinese legends reflect the ____36____ (admire) for water and the spirit of bravely fighting natural disasters caused by water. Yu, the first ruler of the Xia Dynasty, ____37____ (successful) controlled the floods by digging waterways so that the floodwater could flow into the sea smoothly. The Dujiangyan Irrigation System in Sichuan, first ____38____ (construct) in 256 BC,took advantage of the local natural features without ___39___ (damage) the environment. Additionally, water ____40____ (give) philosophical meanings to help nurture Chinese people and govern the country, inspiring the ancient rulers ____41____ (respect) the will of people and follow the laws of nature. Confucius believed water had diverse ____42____ (virtue) including justice, courage and righteousness, so ____43____ was suggested that people should learn from water and cultivate their sense of morality. Laozi gave birth to the idea of overcoming hardness with softness and non-action. Xunzi compared a ruler and his people ____44____ a boat and water to show the importance of the people in society. Water, being an essential clement in daily life, is a symbol in Chinese culture, _____45_____ flows through Chinese civilization. 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，上周你班举办了一次“劳动最光荣”的主题班会。请你用英语写一篇文章，给校英文报投稿，分享这次经历，内容包括： 1.主题班会活动的内容； 2.你的感受。 注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 A Memorable Labor Education Class Meeting _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 On a sunny afternoon, my friend Ollie and I were enjoying skatcboarding at our local park. Our mood was light until Olle spotted a poster for the upcoming Harvest Fair. The idea of attending it was thrilling, but the ticket price of $50 quickly iced our enthusiasm. While we were thinking over the cost, our attention was drawn to the list of attractions. Among the various activities, we noticed that our favorite band - Eagles was going to perform. We couldn’t help but break into singing our favorite song by them. What added to our excitement was the pie contest in the poster, a delightful reminder of our shared memory. It used to be the most popular event in our community. But thinking of the expensive tickets, which seemed to be a shadow over our excitement, we all sighed. Then I suggested going to my parents’ store to see if they could help. Upon arriving, my dad told us he had some good news, showing some tickets to us. They were the very ones we had seen in the poster! My dad explained that his old partner had made a request to hang a poster here for the Harvest Fair, and in return, he offered us free passes. Much to my delight, there were six tickets for five people in our family and an extra one for my friend! The news was like a breath of fresh air, bringing unexpected joy into our day. We could all set out to experience the fair together, no one missing out. Just then, Mrs. Smith, out awesome 80-year-old neighbor, walked unsteadily towards us.“I just saw the poster in your window. How I used to love going to fairs!” She paused, with her eyes dropping before she continued. “But it’s hard for me to get around now, and tickets cost so much these days...” 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。 Ollie approached me, seemingly to say something. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After the fair, I came up with a plan to make up for Ollie’s absence. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $