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集宁二中2024—2025学年下学期期中考试 高二英语 （时间：120分钟 满分：150分） 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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What language is the woman best at? A. Spanish. B. German. C. Chinese. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: You speak three foreign languages! W: Well, my Spanish is pretty good, but I’ve forgotten a lot of my German. M: And I can’t believe you know Chinese! W: Hmm… just enough to get by really. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where will the speakers probably be at 2: 00? A. At the cinema. B. At the library. C. At the park. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: I can’t wait to see the movie. M: Shall I pick you up at about 1: 00? W: Actually, I’ll still be at the library at that time. Let’s meet halfway at 2: 00 in front of the park. M: That’s settled then. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why won’t the man accept the job? A. It isn’t well paid. B. He can’t receive training. C. The office is far from his home. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: Are you going to take the job? M: Well, they will offer me some training, and the office is not far from my home, but the pay is low. So I’m going to turn it down. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers talking about? A. The weather. B. A weekend break. C. A beach trip. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: It’s turned cold really early this year. This time last year, I was still going to the beach. M: Well, this is hardly beach weather! Although, I saw on the forecast it will be much warmer starting from the weekend. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman think of Joan? A. Hard-working. B. Talented. C. Experienced. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: Rita is really good at singing, acting, and dancing. W: Well, that’s because she’s been practicing all her life. But look at Joan, she’s a much better performer because of her natural talent and creativity. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. Where did the man think they would go first? A. The book store. B. The copy shop. C. The teacher's office. 7. What might the man eat? A. Noodles. B. Pizzas. C. Pancakes. 【答案】6. A 7. B 【解析】 【原文】M: Shall we go to the bookshop first? You said you wanted to get a book. W: Actually, my English teacher gave me a spare copy, but there's a novel I wouldn't mind getting. M: Okay, shall we get something to eat after that? W: Good idea, but I don't like to go to that noodle restaurant this time. I want to go to that place selling pancakes, and they also have pizzas, which you will like. M: Sounds good. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What does the man want to do next year? A. Set up his business. B. Take up a new hobby. C. Look for a new job. 9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Business partners. B. Good friends. C. Employer and employee. 【答案】8. C 9. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Hello, Alfonso, you look really well. What’s new? M: Hey, Maya. My main news is that I want to change jobs next year. I want to have more time for my painting hobby. W: Roberto said you hoped to buy his house. Is that right? M: Yes, Roberto’s place is much bigger than our home and there’s room for a painting studio. Plus, Kara says she wants to turn the storeroom into an office. W: Great. How are Kara and the children doing recently? M: Very well. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. What will the woman do on the 6th? A. Book the hotel. B. Stay in the hotel. C. Leave the hotel. 11. How much should the woman pay in total? A. $405. B. $420. C. $450. 12. What is unavailable at the hotel now? A. The fitness center. B. The swimming pool. C. The free Wi-Fi. 【答案】10. B 11. A 12. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Good morning. I want to book a single room for 3 nights from the night of the 5th to the night of the 7th. M: Wonderful, we have a single room available for your dates. The rate is $150 per night, including taxes, and you can get a 10% off this month. Would you like to go ahead and book that? W: Sounds perfect. Can you tell me a bit about the facilities included? M: Of course. All our rooms include free WiFi and access to the swimming pool, but our fitness center is under repair now. W: That’s okay. I’ll take it. M: Excellent choice. May I have your name, please? W: Sure, let me just write that down for you. M: Perfect, Miss Rodriguez. Your reservation is all set. Enjoy your stay at the Grand Plaza Hotel. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. What is the man responsible for? A. Selling goods. B. Receiving orders. C. Handling after-sales issues. 14. What happened to the woman? A. Her order arrived late. B. She placed a wrong order. C. The company sent her a wrong product. 15. What does the woman decide to do with the coffee pot at last? A. Return it. B. Exchange it. C. Keep it. 16. Who is the woman expected to meet on Monday morning? A. The man. B. The manager. C. The delivery man. 【答案】13. C 14. B 15. B 16. C 【解析】 【原文】M: Hello, Coffee Pot Galore customer services. Julio Sanchez speaking. How can I help? W: Hello. Can you put me through to your manager, please? M: Oh, I’m sorry, but she’s not at her desk at the moment. Maybe I can help you? W: I ordered a new, yellow coffee pot and it arrived today. But it’s not yellow! It’s purple. M: Oh, OK. Do you have the order number there, Madam? W: Yes. It’s 20241203A001. M: One moment, please. Ah, yes. I see the problem. Order number 20241203A001 was for the purple coffee pot with the product number TP12FS. The yellow one you wanted is TP12SF. W: Oh, I see. I must have made an error when I was ordering. I’m afraid I want to get my money back! M: We can send you a yellow pot and the delivery person will pick up the purple one. W: So I don’t have to send it back myself? M: No, not at all. The delivery man will be with you on Monday morning. W: Oh. That’s very good. Thank you. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. Where did the speaker volunteer during her gap year? A. At a national park. B. At a diving center. C. At a school. 18. How does the speaker mainly contact her family now? A. By writing letters. B. By posting blogs. C. By making phone calls. 19. What was the speaker's unexpected challenge? A. The language. B. The food. C. The climate. 20. What is the speaker's opinion on taking a gap year? A. Beneficial. B. Difficult. C. Necessary. 【答案】17. B 18. B 19. C 20. A 【解析】 【原文】I’m glad to be here to talk about my gap year, which took place over two decades ago. I decided to go to the island of Bali. I really wanted to volunteer at a national park, but I was too late to apply, so I went for a job at a diving centre. This turned out to be better than what I considered like helping in a school. When it comes to packing, obviously you need your travel documents, your phone and charger. Then think about any medicine you might need. How did I stay in touch with family? When I first arrived, I wrote a letter every week. They took at least four weeks to arrive, though. Then when I met someone else who had a blog, I realized that that’s the thing to do. A phone call is nice, but the time difference can make that difficult. There are lots of things you’ll need to adapt to when you’re in another country. The language, of course, but luckily so many people speak English and I knew I’d struggle with the hot food. I hadn’t realized the effect that climate would have on us, though. Generally speaking, I really enjoyed my time away. It’s a good way to make friends, and you gain confidence, too. 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 Here are four books that were published in 2023. Let’s reflect on these excellent works. Yinka, Where Is Your Husband? by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn Available January 18, 2023 Arriving to widespread praise, Lizzie Damilola Blackburn’s first published novel is incredibly relatable to anybody whose family members frequently question their relationship status. In Yinka, Where Is Your Husband? a thirty-something Nigerian woman attempts to find herself a wedding date and learns some valuable lessons about life and love. The Perfect Escape by Leah Konen Available January 4, 2023 Love Leah Konen’s All the Broken People? Prepare yourself for her newest thriller (惊悚小说), The Perfect Escape, about a group of friends whose girls’ weekend goes wrong when they land themselves in deep trouble in the Catskills and one of them goes missing. Violeta by Isabel Allende Available January 25, 2023 Isabel Allende’s wide collection of work continues with Violeta — the story of a woman named Violeta Del Valle who gives readers a front-row seat to historic moments of the 20th century, from the Spanish flu to the Great Depression to the women’s rights movement, as she decribes the highs and lows of her 100-year life in a series of letters to her grandson. Greenwich Park by Katherine Faulkner Available January 25, 2023 Talk about suspense! Katherine Faulkner’s Greenwich Park, written from three perspectives, centers on a pregnant woman who meets another mom-to-be who couldn’t be more different from her. As their friendship develops, they realize they may be more connected than they think. 21. What can we learn about Lizzie Damilola Blackburn? A. She has never written a thriller before. B. She is skilled at creating a romantic story. C. She is widely acknowledged by the public. D. She attempts to find herself a wedding date. 22. What is the best choice for fans of scary stories? A. Greenwich Park. B. The Perfect Escape. C. Violeta. D. Yinka, Where Is Your Husband? 23. What does Violeta have in common with Greenwich Park? A. They went on sale on the same day. B. They were written in the form of letters. C. They are both stories based on marriage. D. They describe some well-known historic events. 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四本2023年发行的书籍。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据Yinka, Where Is Your Husband?部分“Arriving to widespread praise, Lizzie Damilola Blackburn’s first published novel is incredibly relatable to anybody whose family members frequently question their relationship status.(莉齐·达米罗拉·布莱克本的第一本出版的小说获得了广泛的赞誉，对于那些家庭成员经常质疑自己感情状况的人来说，这本小说令人难以置信地具有共鸣)”可知，Lizzie Damilola Blackburn出版的第一部小说广受好评，她得到公众的认可。故选C项。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据The Perfect Escape部分“Prepare yourself for her newest thriller (惊悚小说), The Perfect Escape, about a group of friends whose girls’ weekend goes wrong when they land themselves in deep trouble in the Catskills and one of them goes missing.(准备好看她最新的惊悚片《完美逃脱》吧，讲述的是一群女孩的周末出了问题，她们在卡茨基尔陷入了大麻烦，其中一个失踪了)”可知，这是一本惊悚小说，因此，恐怖故事粉丝的最好选择是The Perfect Escape。故选B项。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据Violeta部分“Available January 25, 2023(2023年1月25日发售)”以及Greenwich Park部分“Available January 25, 2023(2023年1月25日发售)”可知，它们的的共同点在于发行时间相同，都是2023年1月25日。故选A项。 B Dr. Emily Carter carefully spread a mixture made from Angelica sinensis (当归) on the injured leg of a racehorse named Thunder. “This is not just treatment; it puts old knowledge into practice,” she said. At first, her coworkers at the Kentucky Horse Hospital doubted her methods. However, Carter’s use of Chinese herbal treatments for horse injuries has shown remarkable results. Her interest in traditional medicine began in 2015 during a study program in Beijing. There, she saw Chinese veterinarians (兽医) using herbs like Huangqi (黄芪) to help farm animals recover faster. Inspired, Carter decided to combine Western medical tools with these ancient methods. A study she published in a veterinary journal showed that her patients recovered 30% faster than those treated only with standard methods. Despite her success, some experts argue that more long-term research is needed. They argue that herbs have varying effects on different animals and that clearer guidelines for their use are essential. In response to these concerns, Carter is now working with universities to develop safe and reliable herbal standards. She is confident that this partnership will not only enhance the effectiveness and safety of herbal treatments but also help traditional Chinese medicine gain wider acceptance in the global medical community. In the quiet corner of her clinic, where the scent of dried herbs mixes with the calm breaths of recovering horses, Carter’s work tells a story of its own — a story which reflects a growing trend: mixing Eastern and Western practices in animal care. Her hands, steady and sure, move from tending to a horse’s wound to explaining the delicate balance of nature’s treatments to its owner. “Respecting nature’s wisdom benefits both animals and humans,” she often says, her voice carrying the weight of belief. 24. How did Dr. Carter treat the horse’s injured leg? A. She tried traditional herbs. B. She conducted a surgery on it. C. She applied a new X-ray machine. D. She left the horse to recover by itself. 25. What initially motivated Dr. Carter to use Chinese herbal treatment? A. Peer recommendations. B. Her experience in Beijing. C. A racehorse’s severe injury. D. Laboratory research findings. 26. What is Dr. Carter doing with universities? A. Selling herbal products. B. Studying wild plant species. C. Training more veterinarians. D. Creating recognized herbal rules. 27. What does the last paragraph imply? A. The challenges in western medicine. B. The integration in medical practices. C. The limitations of herbal treatments. D. The importance of modern technology. 【答案】24. A 25. B 26. D 27. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了艾米丽・卡特博士将中医草药用于马伤治疗获成效，推动东西方动物医疗实践融合。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Dr. Emily Carter carefully spread a mixture made from Angelica sinensis (当归) on the injured leg of a racehorse named Thunder. ‘This is not just treatment; it puts old knowledge into practice,’ she said.(艾米丽・卡特博士小心翼翼地将一种由当归制成的混合物涂抹在一匹名叫‘雷霆’的赛马受伤的腿上。‘这不仅仅是治疗；这是将古老的知识付诸实践，’ 她说)”可知，卡特博士用传统的草药来治疗马受伤的腿。故选A项。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Her interest in traditional medicine began in 2015 during a study program in Beijing. There, she saw Chinese veterinarians (兽医) using herbs like Huangqi (黄芪) to help farm animals recover faster. Inspired, Carter decided to combine Western medical tools with these ancient methods.(她对传统医学的兴趣始于2015年在北京的一个学习项目期间。在那里，她看到中国兽医使用像黄芪这样的草药来帮助农场动物更快地康复。受到启发，卡特决定将西方医疗工具与这些古老的方法结合起来)”可知，最初激励卡特博士使用中草药治疗的是她在北京的经历。故选B项。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“In response to these concerns, Carter is now working with universities to develop safe and reliable herbal standards.(为了回应这些担忧，卡特现在正与各大学合作，制定安全可靠的草药标准)”可知，卡特博士正与大学一起创建公认的草药规则。故选D项。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Carter’s work tells a story of its own — a story which reflects a growing trend: mixing Eastern and Western practices in animal care.(卡特的工作讲述了一个属于它自己的故事 —— 一个反映了一种日益增长的趋势的故事：在动物护理中融合东西方的实践)”以及“‘Respecting nature’s wisdom benefits both animals and humans,’she often says, her voice carrying the weight of belief.(‘尊重自然的智慧对动物和人类都有好处，’她常说，她的声音中充满了信念的分量)”可推知，最后一段暗示了在医疗实践中的融合。故选B项。 C Tristan Yates and her team have discovered something amazing about babies and memory. Even though most of us can’t remember being babies, their research shows that babies can actually form memories! This study, published in the journal Science, used a special brain-scanning machine called an fMRI to look at how babies’ brains work when they see new things. The researchers showed babies pictures of things they had never seen before, like a canyon or a dog toy. About a minute later, they showed the babies the same picture alongside a new one. If the baby remembered the first picture, they would look at it longer. At the same time, the fMRI machine took pictures of the babies’ brains, especially focusing on the hippocampus, a part of the brain that helps with memory. They found that when the hippocampus was more active, the babies were more likely to remember the picture later. Studying babies is formidable because they can’t follow instructions, get bored quickly, and need lots of comfort. To make it work, the researchers created a relaxing environment with toys, blankets, and even bottles to keep the babies happy. Parents were also nearby to help. This discovery is important because it shows that babies’ brains are busy learning and remembering, even if we can’t recall those memories as we grow older. “Even in their earliest months, babies are already absorbing vast amounts of information about the world around them,” said the lead researcher. During this critical period, babies learn essential skills like recognizing their parents, acquiring language, and mastering the basics of movement. The team emphasizes that understanding how babies’ brains work is not just academic — it has profound implications for how we view early development. “Early experiences shape who we become in ways we’re only beginning to understand,” Yates added. “Babies’ earliest memories, though often forgotten, may play a more significant role in their cognitive and emotional development than previously thought.” 28. How did the researchers conduct the study? A. By testing biological samples. B. By using brain imaging technology. C. By assessing babies’ language ability. D. By observing babies’ long-term behaviors. 29. Why did the researchers show the babies the same picture? A. To test their memory ability. B. To study their eye movements. C. To attract their attention longer. D. To compare old and new objects. 30. What does the underlined word “formidable” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Immoral. B. Costly. C. Challenging. D. Rewarding. 31. What can we learn about the study from Yates’ words in the last paragraph? A. It proves babies gain all early memories. B. It advises limiting stimulation for babies. C. It claims language is babies’ primary learning focus. D. It emphasizes early experiences’ role in development. 【答案】28. B 29. A 30. C 31. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了Tristan Yates及其团队关于婴儿记忆的研究成果。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“This study, published in the journal Science, used a special brain-scanning machine called an fMRI to look at how babies’ brains work when they see new things. (这项发表在《科学》杂志上的研究使用了一种叫做功能磁共振成像的特殊脑部扫描机器来观察婴儿在看到新事物时大脑是如何工作的。)”可知，研究人员通过使用脑成像技术来进行这项研究的。故选B项。 【29题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“The researchers showed babies pictures of things they had never seen before, like a canyon or a dog toy. About a minute later, they showed the babies the same picture alongside a new one. If the baby remembered the first picture, they would look at it longer. At the same time, the fMRI machine took pictures of the babies’ brains, especially focusing on the hippocampus, a part of the brain that helps with memory. They found that when the hippocampus was more active, the babies were more likely to remember the picture later. (研究人员向婴儿展示了他们以前从未见过东西的图片，比如峡谷或狗玩具。大约一分钟后，他们向婴儿们展示了同一张照片和一张新照片。如果婴儿记得第一张图片，他们会看得更久。与此同时，fMRI机器拍摄了婴儿大脑的照片，特别关注海马体，这是大脑中帮助记忆的一部分。他们发现，当海马体更活跃时，婴儿更有可能在以后记住这张照片。)”可知，研究人员给婴儿看同样的照片是为了测试他们的记忆能力。故选A项。 【30题详解】 词句猜测题。根据后文“because they can’t follow instructions, get bored quickly, and need lots of comfort. To make it work, the researchers created a relaxing environment with toys, blankets, and even bottles to keep the babies happy. Parents were also nearby to help. (因为他们不能遵循指示，很快就会感到无聊，需要很多安慰。为了让它起作用，研究人员创造了一个放松的环境，用玩具、毯子甚至瓶子来让婴儿开心。家长们也在附近帮忙。)”可知，因为婴儿不能遵循指示，不能自主配合研究员完成研究，所以研究婴儿是一项艰巨的任务，推知formidable意为“有挑战性的”，和C项意思相近。故选C项。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段““Early experiences shape who we become in ways we’re only beginning to understand,” Yates added. “Babies’ earliest memories, though often forgotten, may play a more significant role in their cognitive and emotional development than previously thought.” (Yates补充说：“早期的经历以我们才刚刚开始理解的方式塑造了我们。”“婴儿最早的记忆虽然经常被遗忘，但可能在他们的认知和情感发展中发挥的作用比之前认为的更重要。”)”可知，Yates的话强调早期经历在发展中的作用。故选D项。 D South Korean scientists have developed a new type of food called “meaty rice”. It is a mixture of cow muscle and fat cells integrated into rice grains. The research team at Seoul’s Yonsei University, led by Professor Park So-hyeon, used a technique called cell-cultured protein, which involves growing animal cells in the lab without harming any animals. They then infused (注入) these cells into rice grains, using a special process that preserves the grain’s structure and properties. Meaty rice is a pink-hued grain that is packed with beef muscle and fat cells, offering a meaty taste and texture. According to the study, each gram of meaty rice contains about 0.4 grams of protein, compared to 0.08 grams in regular rice. It also has a higher iron, zinc and vitamin B12 content, which are essential for human health. It offers a unique flavor, enhances nutrition and reduces environmental impact. Conventional meat production consumes large amounts of land, water and energy and releases greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. Meaty rice, on the other hand, requires fewer resources and produces fewer emissions than animal farming. According to the study, meaty rice could reduce land use by 99%, water use by 96% and greenhouse gas emissions by 92%, compared to beef production. However, meaty rice is still in its early stages of development and many issues must be tackled before it can be widely accepted. For instance, how will it affect the health and safety of consumers? How will it affect the livelihoods (生计) of farmers and the economy of food production? The researchers are optimistic that meaty rice will be a game-changer for the future of food and they are planning to conduct more tests to improve its quality. They believe that meaty rice could be the next frontier of food innovation and also help relieve hunger and malnutrition by providing cheaper and more accessible sources of protein and micronutrients. 32. How did researchers develop the meaty rice? A. By adding artificial flavors to rice grains. B. By growing rice in a special environment. C. By integrating animal cells into rice grains. D. By infusing plant-based proteins into meat. 33. What advantage does meaty rice have over regular rice? A. It has a higher yield. B. It is more nutritious. C. It has a fresher taste. D. It is more affordable. 34. What is the purpose of paragraph 3? A. To stress the strengths of meaty rice production. B. To explain the challenges of developing meaty rice. C. To reveal the significance of promoting green farming. D. To show the increasing demand for meat consumption. 35. What can we infer about meaty rice according to researchers? A. It can be a key option to address the food crisis. B. It can greatly expand the livelihoods of farmers. C. It will completely resolve global issues of starvation. D. It will replace traditional meat products in the future. 【答案】32. C 33. B 34. A 35. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了韩国科学家研发出来的一种新型食物“肉米”，详细说明了其制作的原理。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“South Korean scientists have developed a new type of food called “meaty rice”. It is a mixture of cow muscle and fat cells integrated into rice grains. The research team at Seoul’s Yonsei University, led by Professor Park So-hyeon, used a technique called cell-cultured protein, which involves growing animal cells in the lab without harming any animals. They then infused (注入) these cells into rice grains, using a special process that preserves the grain’s structure and properties.(韩国科学家开发出一种名为“肉米”的新型食物。它是将牛的肌肉和脂肪细胞整合到米粒中的混合物。由首尔延世大学Park So-hyeon教授领导的研究小组使用了一种称为细胞培养蛋白质的技术，该技术涉及在实验室中培养动物细胞而不伤害任何动物。然后，他们用一种特殊的方法将这些细胞注入米粒中，以保持米粒的结构和特性)”可知，研究人员通过将动物细胞整合到米粒中开发出了“肉米”。故选C项。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“According to the study, each gram of meaty rice contains about 0.4 grams of protein, compared to 0.08 grams in regular rice. It also has a higher iron, zinc and vitamin B12 content, which are essential for human health.(根据这项研究，每克肉米含有约0.4克蛋白质，而普通大米含有0.08克蛋白质。它还含有较高的铁、锌和维生素B12含量，这些对人体健康至关重要)”可知，“肉米”比普通的大米更有营养。故选B项。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Conventional meat production consumes large amounts of land, water and energy and releases greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. Meaty rice, on the other hand, requires fewer resources and produces fewer emissions than animal farming. According to the study, meaty rice could reduce land use by 99%, water use by 96% and greenhouse gas emissions by 92%, compared to beef production.(传统的肉类生产消耗了大量的土地、水和能源，并释放出导致气候变化的温室气体。另一方面，与畜牧业相比，多肉水稻需要更少的资源，产生更少的排放。根据这项研究，与牛肉生产相比，肉米可以减少99%的土地使用，96%的水使用和92%的温室气体排放)”可推知，该段旨在强调肉米生产的优势。故选A项。 【35题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“The researchers are optimistic that meaty rice will be a game-changer for the future of food and they are planning to conduct more tests to improve its quality. They believe that meaty rice could be the next frontier of food innovation and also help relieve hunger and malnutrition by providing cheaper and more accessible sources of protein and micronutrients.(研究人员乐观地认为，肉米将改变未来食品的游戏规则，他们正计划进行更多的测试来提高其质量。他们认为，肉米可能是食品创新的下一个前沿，还可以通过提供更便宜、更容易获得的蛋白质和微量营养素来源，帮助缓解饥饿和营养不良)”可推知，肉米可能成为解决粮食危机的重要选择。故选A项。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How often have you said, “I should exercise, ” but done nothing? Excuses are everywhere — you’re busy or you just don’t feel like it. ___36___. But every small effort you make now lays the foundation for lasting progress — it’s never too late to begin. Start small If returning to exercise after a break, avoid pushing too hard. Begin with manageable steps. ___37___. Small efforts like these beat heavy workouts — slow progress builds lasting habits. Achievable steps keep motivation, turning small wins into long-term consistency. ___38___ Don’t exercise just to lose weight. Think about energy boosts, better sleep, or feeling proud. Linking exercise to weight loss can make it feel like punishment. Remember how great you feel after moving — this makes exercise feel rewarding. Building new habits Building exercise habits that last takes time. You need to push past mental blocks, and it usually takes about two months to make them stick. ___39___ . This trains your brain to do them almost by itself. Habits beat motivation. 75% of fitness success comes from habits. Track progress Write down weekly achievements in a journal (“I walked 20 minutes!”) or use a fitness watch. ___40___. Active people often have slower resting heart rates as their hearts grow stronger. A. Focus on feeling good B. Exercise daily to see results C. Set realistic goals to avoid tiredness D. Tracking heart rate can show improvements E. Starting is tough especially if you’re new to fitness F. Repeat your workouts at the same time or use reminders G. Spend 10 minutes daily on a workout or walk three times weekly 【答案】36. E 37. G 38. A 39. F 40. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了开始锻炼的方法，如从小处着手、关注锻炼带来的良好感受、培养锻炼习惯、记录锻炼进展等。 【36题详解】 下文“But every small effort you make now lays the foundation for lasting progress — it’s never too late to begin.(但你现在所做的每一点小努力都为持续的进步奠定了基础——什么时候开始都不晚)”，此句与前文形成转折，说明虽然开始可能有困难，但还是可以开始的。E选项“Starting is tough especially if you’re new to fitness.(开始锻炼很难，尤其是如果你刚开始接触健身)”与下文构成转折关系，指出开始锻炼存在困难，上下文语意衔接自然。故选E项。 【37题详解】 小标题“Start small (从小事做起)”和上文“Begin with manageable steps.(从可管理的步骤开始)”提出要从小步骤开始锻炼，G选项“Spend 10 minutes daily on a workout or walk three times weekly.(每天花10分钟锻炼或每周散步三次)”是具体的小步骤示例，与上文提到的从小步骤开始锻炼相呼应。故选G项。 【38题详解】 下文“Don’t exercise just to lose weight. Think about energy boosts, better sleep, or feeling proud.(不要仅仅为了减肥而锻炼。想想精力的提升、更好的睡眠或者自豪感)”强调锻炼不要只关注减肥，要关注锻炼带来的其他良好感受。A选项“Focus on feeling good.(关注良好的感受)”与下文内容相符，点明了该部分的主旨。故选A项。 【39题详解】 上文“Building exercise habits that last takes time. You need to push past mental blocks, and it usually takes about two months to make them stick.(养成持久的锻炼习惯需要时间。你需要克服心理障碍，通常需要大约两个月的时间才能让这些习惯根深蒂固)”说明养成锻炼习惯需要时间和坚持，F选项“Repeat your workouts at the same time or use reminders.(在同一时间重复你的锻炼或者使用提醒工具)”进一步阐述了如何养成锻炼习惯，即通过重复锻炼和使用提醒工具，让大脑形成习惯。故选F项。 【40题详解】 下文“Active people often have slower resting heart rates as their hearts grow stronger.(活跃的人随着心脏变得更强壮，静息心率通常会更慢)”提到了心率与锻炼的关系，D选项“Tracking heart rate can show improvements.(跟踪心率可以显示出锻炼的进步)”与下文内容相关，说明跟踪心率能体现锻炼带来的进步。故选D项。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 One day in May, I went to the dentist for my routine cleaning. The dentist was friendly as usual. After my cleaning, I visited the restroom before ___41___ my other tasks for the day. As I came out of the restroom, I was ___42___ aware that it was extremely ___43___ and dark. At first, I thought there must have been a power ___44___. I stepped forward and ___45___ a gentle “hello”. No response. I realized the staff had likely gone to lunch. When I went to the hall, I found that the door of the hall wouldn’t open. I tried a few times, but it was ___46___ tight. I felt a sense of ___47___, but I told myself it wasn’t a real emergency. So I switched on the light, sat on the couch, and started looking through photo albums of people with different teeth. As I turned the pages, I began to ___48___ about the nature of a smile. I knew people said the ___49___ were the windows to the soul. What about a smile? I noticed that people said smile ____50____ their self-confidence dramatically. I thought about how a smile works. A smile can lighten the ____51____ of the receiver if they’re receptive. Nearly an hour and a half ____52____. When the ____53____ opened the door he apologized to me for locking the door. But I said it was a good chance to think about smiles. I realized that the inconvenience can turn into a(n) ____54____ opportunity if we remain open to it. A signboard on the wall read: “A smile is over in a ____55____ , but the memory of it lasts a lifetime. ” 41 A. giving up B. looking for C. starting on D. putting off 42. A. gradually B. immediately C. finally D. occasionally 43. A. noisy B. quiet C. cold D. hot 44. A. supply B. failure C. station D. tool 45. A. told B. cried C. whispered D. mentioned 46. A. fixed B. repaired C. stuck D. locked 47. A. excitement B. relaxation C. panic D. shock 48. A. worry B. talk C. learn D. wonder 49. A. legs B. ears C. eyes D. arms 50. A. improved B. destroyed C. reduced D. shook 51. A. burden B. color C. mood D. room 52. A. came B. ran C. passed D. lost 53. A. cleaner B. receptionist C. customer D. dentist 54. A. common B. regular C. ordinary D. unusual 55. A. memory B. flash C. soul D. lifetime 【答案】41. C 42. B 43. B 44. B 45. C 46. D 47. C 48. D 49. C 50. A 51. C 52. C 53. D 54. D 55. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要介绍了作者在牙医诊所意外被锁，却从中领悟到微笑的力量和积极面对不便的态度。 【41题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：清洁完牙齿后，在去开始我当天的其他任务之前，我去了趟洗手间。A. giving up放弃；B. looking for寻找；C. starting on开始；D. putting off推迟。根据下文“my other tasks for the day”以及语境可知，作者在开始其他任务之前去了洗手间。故选C。 【42题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：当我从洗手间出来时，我立刻意识到周围极其安静且黑暗。A. gradually逐渐地；B. immediately立刻；C. finally最后；D. occasionally偶尔。根据下文“aware that it was extremely ___3___ and dark.”以及常识可知，作者从洗手间出来，立刻感觉到周围环境变黑暗了。故选B。 【43题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我从洗手间出来时，我立刻意识到周围极其安静且黑暗。A. noisy吵闹的；B. quiet安静的；C. cold冷的；D. hot热的。根据下文“I stepped forward and ___5___ a gentle “hello”. No response. I realized the staff had likely gone to lunch.”可知，工作人员都外出了，所以此处表示周围很安静。故选B。 【44题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：起初，我以为一定是停电了。A. supply供应；B. failure故障，失败；C. station车站；D. tool工具。根据上文“I was ___2___ aware that it was extremely ___3___ and dark.”可知，作者感觉到黑暗之后，起初认为是停电导致的，power failure表示“停电”。故选B。 【45题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我向前走，轻声说了句“你好”。A. told告诉；B. cried哭；C. whispered低语，轻声说；D. mentioned提及。根据下文“a gentle “hello”.”可知，作者说话声音很轻，所以此处使用动词whisper，表示“轻声说”。故选C。 【46题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我试了好几次，但门就是紧紧锁着。A. fixed固定；B. repaired修理；C. stuck卡住；D. locked锁。根据下文“he apologized to me for locking the door.”可知，门是锁着的。故选D。 【47题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我感到一阵恐慌，但我告诉自己这不是真正的紧急情况。A. excitement兴奋；B. relaxation放松；C. panic恐慌；D. shock震惊。根据上文“When I went to the hall, I found that the door of the hall wouldn’t open. I tried a few times, but it was ___6___ tight.”可知，作者被锁在牙医诊所，门打不开，这会让人感到恐慌。故选C。 【48题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我翻页时，我开始思考微笑的本质。A. worry担心；B. talk谈论；C. learn学习；D. wonder思考，想知道。根据下文“about the nature of a smile”以及下文“But I said it was a good chance to think about smiles.”可知，此处表示作者开始思考微笑的本质。故选D。 【49题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我知道人们说眼睛是心灵的窗户。A. legs腿；B. ears耳朵；C. eyes眼睛；D. arms手臂。根据下文“were the windows to the soul.”以及常识可知，眼睛是心灵的窗户。故选C。 【50题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我注意到人们说微笑能极大地提升他们的自信心。A. improved提升；B. destroyed破坏；C. reduced减少；D. shook摇晃。根据下文“their self-confidence dramatically.”以及“A smile can lighten the ___11___ of the receiver if they’re receptive.”可知，此处在讲述微笑的作用——微笑能提升自信心。故选A。 【51题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：如果接收者愿意接受，微笑可以减轻他们的情绪负担。A. burden负担；B. color颜色；C. mood情绪；D. room房间。根据上文“A smile can lighten the”以及语境可知，微笑能减轻接收者的情绪负担。故选C。 【52题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：将近一个半小时过去了。A. came来；B. ran跑；C. passed过去；D. lost丢失。根据上文“Nearly an hour and a half”可知，此处表示时间过去。故选C。 【53题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当牙医打开门时，他为锁门的事向我道歉。A. cleaner清洁工；B. receptionist接待员；C. customer顾客；D. dentist牙医。根据上文“One day in May, I went to the dentist for my routine cleaning.”以及下文“opened the door, he apologized to me for locking the door.”可知，作者被锁在了牙医的诊所，所以此处应该是牙医打开了门。故选D。 【54题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我意识到，如果我们保持开放的心态，不便可以转化为不寻常的机会。A. common普通的；B. regular规律的；C. ordinary平常的；D. unusual不寻常的。根据上文“I realized that the inconvenience can turn into”可知，不便可以转化为不寻常的机会。故选D。 【55题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：墙上的招牌写着：“微笑转瞬即逝，但它的记忆却能持续一生。”A. memory记忆；B. flash闪光，瞬间；C. soul灵魂；D. lifetime一生。根据下文“but the memory of it lasts a lifetime.”可知，微笑的记忆可以持续一生，此处与下文形成转折关系，表示微笑转瞬即逝。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。 The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is ____56____ traditional Chinese holiday ____57____ (celebrate) on the 5th day of the 5th month of the lunar calendar. It honors the famous poet Qu Yuan, ____58____ drowned himself in the Miluo River over 2000 years ago. To save him, people raced out in their boats, ____59____ (throw) rice dumplings into the water to keep the fish away. Today, the festival ____60____ (mark) by exciting dragon boat races and making delicious Zongzi, which are sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves. Families gather to enjoy these treats, celebrating together and remembering ____61____ (them) cultural heritage. The ____62____ (extreme) colorful boats and rhythmic drumming fill the air of ____63____ (excite) and joy. For many, the Dragon Boat Festival is more than just a day off. It’s a time ____64____ (connect) with tradition and family. The spirit of Qu Yuan's loyalty and the vibrant festivities remind everyone ____65____ the importance of history and unity. It’s a day filled with love, memories and delicious food, bringing happiness to all who celebrate. 【答案】56. a 57. celebrated 58. who 59. throwing 60. is marked 61. their 62. extremely 63. excitement 64. to connect 65. of 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了端午节的由来、传统习俗及其承载的文化意义和家庭情感。 【56题详解】 考查冠词。句意：The Dragon Boat Festival (端午节)，又称Duanwu Festival，是中国传统节日，在农历五月初五庆祝。此处泛指一个中国传统节日，且traditional是以辅音音素开头的词，前边应用不定冠词a。故填a。 【57题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：The Dragon Boat Festival (端午节)，又称Duanwu Festival，是中国传统节日，在农历五月初五庆祝。句子已有is，空处需填非谓语动词作后置定语，celebrate和holiday为逻辑动宾关系，需用过去分词形式表被动作后置定语。故填celebrated。 【58题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：它是为了纪念2000多年前在汨罗江投江自尽的著名诗人屈原。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词Qu Yuan，指人，关系词替代先行词在定语从句中作主语，需用关系代词who引导。故填who。 【59题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：为了救他，人们划船冲出去，把粽子扔进水里把鱼赶走。句子已有谓语raced，空处需填非谓语动词，people和throw为逻辑主谓关系，需用现在分词形式表主动作伴随状语。故填throwing。 【60题详解】 考查时态语态和主谓一致。句意：今天，这个节日以激动人心的龙舟比赛和制作美味的粽子为标志，粽子是用竹叶包裹的糯米团子。 根据时间状语Today可知，句子陈述客观事实，使用一般现在时，主语the festival和mark为被动关系，需用被动语态，主语为单数名词，be动词用is。故填is marked。 【61题详解】 考查代词。句意：一家人聚在一起享受这些美食，一起庆祝，并铭记他们的文化遗产。空处修饰名词短语cultural heritage，需用形容词性物主代词their。故填their。 【62题详解】 考查副词。句意：色彩极其鲜艳的船只和有节奏的鼓声充满了兴奋和喜悦的气氛。修饰形容词colorful，需用副词extremely，作状语。故填extremely。 【63题详解】 考查名词。句意：色彩极其鲜艳的船只和有节奏的鼓声充满了兴奋和喜悦的气氛。空处和名词joy并列，需填名词excitement，作介词of的宾语，表抽象概念，不可数。故填excitement。 【64题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这是一个与传统和家庭联系在一起的时刻。名词time后面需加动词不定式作后置定语。故填to connect。 【65题详解】 考查介词。句意：屈原的忠诚精神和热闹的庆祝活动提醒着每个人历史和团结的重要性。remind sb. of sth.为固定短语，意为“提醒某人某事”。故填of。 第四部分 写作（共两节满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 假如你是红星中学的一名高二学生，你校将于下周六举办“中国传统美食节”，请给外教Eric写一封电子邮件，邀请他参加，内容包括： 1.活动目的 2.活动内容（美食制作，品尝，知识竞赛） _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear Eric, In order to promote Chinese traditional food, a Chinese Gourmet Festival is scheduled to be held next Saturday in our school. I am writing to invite you to join us for it. The festival will include many activities. We’ll invite some people to show us how to make dumplings, Zongzi, spring rolls and other Chinese traditional food, and we’ll have the chance to make the food with our own hands! After that, we’ll enjoy the delicious food together. Finally, there is a food knowledge competition, where they’ll be rewarded if participants win the place. Since you are crazy about Chinese traditional food, I sincerely hope you can accept my invitation. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生邀请你校外籍教师Eric参加你校下周六举办的“中国传统美食节”。 详解】1.词汇积累 举办：hold→organize 机会：chance→opportunity 最后：finally→at last 诚挚地：sincerely→genuinely 2.句式拓展 简单句变倒装句 原句：We’ll invite some people to show us how to make dumplings, Zongzi, spring rolls and other Chinese traditional food, and we’ll have the chance to make the food with our own hands! 拓展句：Not only will we invite some people to show us how to make dumplings, Zongzi, spring rolls and other Chinese traditional food, but also we’ll have the chance to make the food with our own hands! 【点睛】【高分句型1】Finally, there is a food knowledge competition, where they’ll be rewarded if participants win the place. (运用了where引导的非限制性定语从句和if引导的条件状语从句) 【高分句型2】Since you are crazy about Chinese traditional food, I sincerely hope you can accept my invitation. (运用了Since引导的原因状语从句和省略that引导的宾语从句) 第二节（满分25分） 67. 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。 Once upon a time, in a busy city, there lived a little girl named Emma. She was bright and full of energy, always eager to learn new things. But there was one thing that made Emma different from her classmates: she was fearful of failure. No matter what she tried, she was always scared that she wouldn’t be good enough. This fear held her back, stopping her from taking risks or stepping outside of her comfort zone. One sunny afternoon, the school announced that there would be a talent show. Emma’s friends were excited about the opportunity to show their skills, but Emma’s stomach turned at the thought. She loved music and could play the piano beautifully, but the idea of performing in front of a crowd made her heart race. “I can’t do it,” she whispered to herself. “What if I mess up? What if they laugh at me?” But her best friend, Lily, who knew Emma’s love for music, encouraged her to sign up. “You’re really good, Emma. I know you can do it. You should show everyone what you can do.” When she got home, her mother encouraged her, “It’s okay to make mistakes. What matters is that you try your best.” Despite the fear hanging inside her, Emma unwillingly agreed. She chose a simple piece she had been practicing for weeks and began to prepare for the performance. As the days went by, her nerves grew stronger. She spent hours in her room, practicing tirelessly, but the fear of failure was always there, hiding in the back of her mind. Finally, the night of the talent show arrived. The auditorium (礼堂) was filled with excited parents, teachers, and students, all eager to see the performances. Emma stood backstage, her hands shaking and her heart pounding in her chest. She could hear the applause for the other performers, and with each clap, her anxiety grew. 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。 It was her turn. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When she finished, there was a long moment of silence. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 It was her turn. With a deep breath, she stepped onto the stage, the bright lights blinding her momentarily. She sat at the piano, her fingers resting over the keys. The room was silent, all eyes on her. For a moment, Emma’s mind went blank. She almost stood up and ran, but then she remembered what her mom had said to her. With a shaky hand, Emma played the first note. The music began to flow, and slowly, the fear melted away. She forgot about the audience, forgot about the mistakes she was worried about, and lost herself in the music. She played with all her heart, each note building her confidence. When she finished, there was a long moment of silence. And then the audience erupted into applause. A wave of pride washed over her, and she couldn’t believe it — she had done it! Despite all her fears, she had performed in front of an audience and had succeeded. That night, Emma learned something important: failure wasn’t the worst thing that could happen. The real failure would have been letting her fear stop her from trying. From that day forward, she wasn’t afraid to take chances, whether it was in school, in music, or in life. She knew that mistakes were just part of the journey, and with every step she took, she was growing stronger. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了小女孩Emma克服对失败的恐惧，勇敢参加才艺表演并最终获得成功的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“轮到她了”可知，第一段可描写Emma克服内心的恐惧，走上舞台开始弹奏钢琴，逐渐沉浸在音乐中，找回了自信。 ②由第二段首句内容“当她弹完时，现场一片长久的寂静”可知，第二段可描写观众的反应，Emma的内心感受以及她从这次经历中学到的道理。 2.续写线索：走上舞台——开始弹奏——沉浸音乐——找回自信——观众鼓掌——内心自豪——感悟道理——不再害怕 3.词汇激活 行为类： ①走上舞台：step onto the stage/walk onto the stage ②开始弹奏：play the first note/begin to play/strike the keys ③阻止某人做某事：stop sb from doing/prevent sb. from doing/keep sb. from doing 情绪类： ①恐惧：fear/terror ②自信：confidence/self-assurance/self-confidence 【点睛】【高分句型1】She almost stood up and ran, but then she remembered what her mom had said to her.(运用了what引导的宾语从句) 【高分句型2】That night, Emma learned something important: failure wasn’t the worst thing that could happen. (运用了that引导的定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$2024至2025学年度下期高中2024级期中考试英语听力测试正式开始。现在是听力试音时间。Hello, national. can I help you? Oh, hello. I read about your club in the paper today, and I thought i'd phone to find out a bit more. Yes, certainly. Well, we are a sort of social club for people from different countries. It's quite a new club. We have about fifty members at the moment, but we're growing all the time. That sounds interesting. 试音到此结束，听力考试正式开始。请看听力部分第一节，第一节听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。例如现在你有5秒钟的时间看试卷上的例题。你将听到以下内容。excuse me, can you tell me how much the shirt is? Yes, it's nine fifteen. 你将有5秒钟的时间将正确答案标在试卷上。衬衫的价格为九磅15便士，所以你选择C项并将其划在试卷上。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。You speak three foreign languages. Well, my spanishers is pretty good, but i've forgotten a lot of my german. and I can't believe you know . chinese just . enough to get by rAiling. I can't wait to see the movie. Shall I pick you up at about one o'clock? Actually, i'll still be at the library at that time. Let's meet halfway at two o'clock in front of the . park that's settle then. Are you going to take the job? Well, they will offer me some training, and the office is not far from my home, but the pay is low, so i'm going to . turn IT down. It's turned cold really early this year. This time last year, I was still going to the beach. Well, this is hardly beach weather, although I saw on the forecast, IT will be much warmer starting from the weekend. Reader is really good at singing, acting and dancing. Well, that's because she's been practicing on her life. But look at zone, she's a much Better performer because of her natural talent and creativity. 第一节到此结束，第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟。听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Shall we go to the bookshop first? You said you wanted to get a book. Actually, my english teacher gave me a spare copy, but there's a novel I wouldn't . mind getting. okay. Shall we get something to eat after that? Good idea, but I don't like to go to that note le restaurant, this time I want to go to that place selling pancakes. And they also have pizzas, which you would like. sounds good. Shall we go to the bookshop first? You said you wanted to get a book. Actually, my english teacher gave me a spare copy, but there's a novel I wouldn't . mind getting. Okay, shall we get something to eat after that? Good idea. But I don't like to go to that noodle restaurant this time. I want to go to that place selling pancakes. And they also have pizzas, which you would . like sounds good. 听下面一段对话，回答第八和第9两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Hello, i'll find. So you look really well. What's new? Hey, mayer, my main news is that I want to change jobs next year. I want to have more time for my painting hobby. Roberto said you hoped to buy his house. Is that right? Yes, Robert, place is much bigger than our home, and there's room for a painting studio. Plus carer says he wants to turn the store room into an office. great. How are carer and the children doing recently? Very well. Hello, i'll find. So you look really well. What's new? Hey, mayer, my name news is that I want to change jobs next year. I want to have more time for my painting. Hobby rover said you hoped to buy his house. Is that right? Yes, Roberto's place is much bigger than our home, and there's room for a painting studio. Plus carr says he wants to turn the store room into an office. great. How are carrot and the children doing recently? Very well. 听下面一段对话，回答第十至第十二三个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Good morning. I want to book a single room for three nights from the night of the fifth to the night of the seventh. wonderful. We have a single room available for your dates. The rate is one hundred fifty dollars per night, including taxes. And you can get a ten percent off this month. Would you like to go ahead and book? That sounds . perfect. Can you tell me a bit about the facilities included? Of course, all our rooms include free wifi and access to the swimming pool, but our fitness center is under repair. Now that's okay. I'll take IT . excEllent choice. May I have your name please? sure. Let me just write that down for you. Perfect misr. I guess your reservation is all set. Enjoy your stay at the grand plaza hotel. Good morning. I want to book a single room for three nights from the night of the fifth to the night of the seventh. wonderful. We have a single room available for your dates. The rate is one hundred fifty dollars per night, including taxes, and you can get a ten percent off this month. Would you like to go ahead and book . that sounds perfect. Can you tell me a bit about the facilities included? Of course, all our rooms include free wifi and access to the swimming pool, but our fitness center is under repair. Now that's okay. I'll take IT . excEllent choice. May I have your name, please? Sure, let me just write that down for you. Perfect is red. I guess your reservation is all set. Enjoy your stay at the grand plaza hotel. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Hello, coffee pot glor customer services julio sanchez speaking, how can I help? Hello, can you put me through to your manager, please? Oh, i'm sorry, but she's not at her desk at the moment. Maybe I can help you. I ordered a new yellow coffee pot and they arrived today. But it's not yellow. It's purple. Oh, okay, do you have the order number there, madam? Yes, it's two zero two four one two zero three a zero zero one one moment. please. Oh yes, I see the problem. Order number two zero two four one two zero three eight zero zero one was for the purple coffee pot with is the product number TP one two FS. The other one you want IT is TP one two SF. Oh, I see. I must have made an error when I was ordering. I'm afraid I want to get my money back. We can send you a yellow pot, and the delivery person will pick up the purple one. so I don't have to send IT back myself. No, not at all. The delivery man will be with you on monday morning. Oh, that's very good. Thank you. Hello, coffee pot glor customer services. Julio sanchez speaking, how can I help? Hello, can you put me through to your manager, please? Oh, i'm sorry, but she's not at her desk at the moment. Maybe I can help you. I ordered a new yellow coffee pot and they arrived today. But it's not yellow. It's purple. Oh, okay, do you have the order number there, madam? Yes, it's two zero two four one two zero three a zero zero one one moment. please. Oh yes, I see the problem. Order number two zero two four one two zero three eight zero zero one was for the purple coffee part, the product number. TP one two FS. The other one you want IT is TP one two SF. Oh, I see. I must have made an error when I was ordering. I'm afraid I want to get my money back. We can send you a yellow pot, and the delivery person will pick up the purple one. so I don't have to send IT back myself. No, not at all. The delivery man will be with you on monday morning. Oh, that's very good. Thank you. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第24个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。I'm glad to be here to talk about my gap year, which took place over two decades ago. I decided to go to the island of bali. I really wanted to volunteer at a national park, but I was too late to apply, so I went for a job at a diving centre. This turned out to be Better than what I considered like helping in a school. When IT comes to packing, obviously you need your travel documents, your phone and charger. Then think about any medicine you might need. How did I stay in touch with family? When I first arrived, I wrote a letter every week. They took at least four weeks to arrive, though. Then when I met someone else who had a blog, I realized that that's the thing to do. A phone call is nice, but the time difference can make that difficult. There are lots of things you'll need to adapt to when you're in another country. The language, of course, but luckily so many people speak english. And I knew i'd struggle with the heart food. I hadn't realized the effect that climate would have on us, though, generally speaking, I really enjoyed my time away. It's a good way to make friends and you gain confidence too. I'm glad to be here to talk about my gap beer, which took place over two decades ago. I decided to go to the island of bali. I really wanted to volunteer at a national park, but I was too late to apply, so I went for a job at a diving center. This turned out to be Better than what I considered like helping in a school. When IT comes to packing, obviously you need your travel documents, your phone and charger. Then think about any medicine you might need. How did I stay in touch with family? When I first arrived, I wrote a letter every week. They took at least four weeks to arrive, though. Then when I met someone else who had a blog, I realized that that's the thing to do. A phone call is nice, but the time difference can make that difficult. There are lots of things you'll need to adapt to when you're in another country. The language, of course, but luckily so many people speak english. And I knew i'd struggle with the heart food. I hadn't realized the effect that climate would have on us, though, generally speaking, I really enjoyed my time away. It's a good way to make friends and you gain confidence too. 第二节到此结束，现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。 集宁二中2024—2025学年下学期期中考试 高二英语 （时间：120分钟 满分：150分） 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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What language is the woman best at? A. Spanish. B. German. C. Chinese. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where will the speakers probably be at 2: 00? A. At the cinema. B. At the library. C. At the park. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why won’t the man accept the job? A. It isn’t well paid. B. He can’t receive training. C. The office is far from his home. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers talking about? A. The weather. B. A weekend break. C. A beach trip. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman think of Joan? A. Hard-working. B. Talented. C. Experienced. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. Where did the man think they would go first? A. The book store. B. The copy shop. C. The teacher's office. 7. What might the man eat? A. Noodles. B. Pizzas. C. Pancakes. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What does the man want to do next year? A. Set up his business. B. Take up a new hobby. C. Look for a new job. 9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Business partners. B. Good friends. C. Employer and employee. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. What will the woman do on the 6th? A. Book the hotel. B. Stay in the hotel. C. Leave the hotel. 11. How much should the woman pay in total? A. $405. B. $420. C. $450. 12. What is unavailable at the hotel now? A. The fitness center. B. The swimming pool. C. The free Wi-Fi. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. What is the man responsible for? A Selling goods. B. Receiving orders. C. Handling after-sales issues. 14. What happened to the woman? A. Her order arrived late. B. She placed a wrong order. C. The company sent her a wrong product. 15. What does the woman decide to do with the coffee pot at last? A. Return it. B. Exchange it. C. Keep it. 16. Who is the woman expected to meet on Monday morning? A. The man. B. The manager. C. The delivery man. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. Where did the speaker volunteer during her gap year? A. At a national park. B. At a diving center. C. At a school. 18. How does the speaker mainly contact her family now? A. By writing letters. B. By posting blogs. C. By making phone calls. 19. What was the speaker's unexpected challenge? A. The language. B. The food. C. The climate. 20. What is the speaker's opinion on taking a gap year? A. Beneficial. B. Difficult. C. Necessary. 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 Here are four books that were published in 2023. Let’s reflect on these excellent works. Yinka, Where Is Your Husband? by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn Available January 18, 2023 Arriving to widespread praise, Lizzie Damilola Blackburn’s first published novel is incredibly relatable to anybody whose family members frequently question their relationship status. In Yinka, Where Is Your Husband? a thirty-something Nigerian woman attempts to find herself a wedding date and learns some valuable lessons about life and love. The Perfect Escape by Leah Konen Available January 4, 2023 Love Leah Konen’s All the Broken People? Prepare yourself for her newest thriller (惊悚小说), The Perfect Escape, about a group of friends whose girls’ weekend goes wrong when they land themselves in deep trouble in the Catskills and one of them goes missing. Violeta by Isabel Allende Available January 25, 2023 Isabel Allende’s wide collection of work continues with Violeta — the story of a woman named Violeta Del Valle who gives readers a front-row seat to historic moments of the 20th century, from the Spanish flu to the Great Depression to the women’s rights movement, as she decribes the highs and lows of her 100-year life in a series of letters to her grandson. Greenwich Park by Katherine Faulkner Available January 25, 2023 Talk about suspense! Katherine Faulkner’s Greenwich Park, written from three perspectives, centers on a pregnant woman who meets another mom-to-be who couldn’t be more different from her. As their friendship develops, they realize they may be more connected than they think. 21. What can we learn about Lizzie Damilola Blackburn? A. She has never written a thriller before. B. She is skilled at creating a romantic story. C She is widely acknowledged by the public. D. She attempts to find herself a wedding date. 22. What is the best choice for fans of scary stories? A. Greenwich Park. B. The Perfect Escape. C. Violeta. D. Yinka, Where Is Your Husband? 23. What does Violeta have in common with Greenwich Park? A. They went on sale on the same day. B. They were written in the form of letters. C. They are both stories based on marriage. D. They describe some well-known historic events. B Dr. Emily Carter carefully spread a mixture made from Angelica sinensis (当归) on the injured leg of a racehorse named Thunder. “This is not just treatment; it puts old knowledge into practice,” she said. At first, her coworkers at the Kentucky Horse Hospital doubted her methods. However, Carter’s use of Chinese herbal treatments for horse injuries has shown remarkable results. Her interest in traditional medicine began in 2015 during a study program in Beijing. There she saw Chinese veterinarians (兽医) using herbs like Huangqi (黄芪) to help farm animals recover faster. Inspired, Carter decided to combine Western medical tools with these ancient methods. A study she published in a veterinary journal showed that her patients recovered 30% faster than those treated only with standard methods. Despite her success, some experts argue that more long-term research is needed. They argue that herbs have varying effects on different animals and that clearer guidelines for their use are essential. In response to these concerns, Carter is now working with universities to develop safe and reliable herbal standards. She is confident that this partnership will not only enhance the effectiveness and safety of herbal treatments but also help traditional Chinese medicine gain wider acceptance in the global medical community. In the quiet corner of her clinic, where the scent of dried herbs mixes with the calm breaths of recovering horses, Carter’s work tells a story of its own — a story which reflects a growing trend: mixing Eastern and Western practices in animal care. Her hands, steady and sure, move from tending to a horse’s wound to explaining the delicate balance of nature’s treatments to its owner. “Respecting nature’s wisdom benefits both animals and humans,” she often says, her voice carrying the weight of belief. 24. How did Dr. Carter treat the horse’s injured leg? A. She tried traditional herbs. B. She conducted a surgery on it. C. She applied a new X-ray machine. D. She left the horse to recover by itself. 25. What initially motivated Dr. Carter to use Chinese herbal treatment? A. Peer recommendations. B. Her experience in Beijing. C. A racehorse’s severe injury. D. Laboratory research findings. 26. What is Dr. Carter doing with universities? A. Selling herbal products. B. Studying wild plant species. C. Training more veterinarians. D. Creating recognized herbal rules. 27. What does the last paragraph imply? A. The challenges in western medicine. B. The integration in medical practices. C. The limitations of herbal treatments. D. The importance of modern technology. C Tristan Yates and her team have discovered something amazing about babies and memory. Even though most of us can’t remember being babies, their research shows that babies can actually form memories! This study, published in the journal Science, used a special brain-scanning machine called an fMRI to look at how babies’ brains work when they see new things. The researchers showed babies pictures of things they had never seen before, like a canyon or a dog toy. About a minute later, they showed the babies the same picture alongside a new one. If the baby remembered the first picture, they would look at it longer. At the same time, the fMRI machine took pictures of the babies’ brains, especially focusing on the hippocampus, a part of the brain that helps with memory. They found that when the hippocampus was more active, the babies were more likely to remember the picture later. Studying babies is formidable because they can’t follow instructions, get bored quickly, and need lots of comfort. To make it work, the researchers created a relaxing environment with toys, blankets, and even bottles to keep the babies happy. Parents were also nearby to help. This discovery is important because it shows that babies’ brains are busy learning and remembering, even if we can’t recall those memories as we grow older. “Even in their earliest months, babies are already absorbing vast amounts of information about the world around them,” said the lead researcher. During this critical period, babies learn essential skills like recognizing their parents, acquiring language, and mastering the basics of movement. The team emphasizes that understanding how babies’ brains work is not just academic — it has profound implications for how we view early development. “Early experiences shape who we become in ways we’re only beginning to understand,” Yates added. “Babies’ earliest memories, though often forgotten, may play a more significant role in their cognitive and emotional development than previously thought.” 28. How did the researchers conduct the study? A. By testing biological samples. B. By using brain imaging technology. C. By assessing babies’ language ability. D. By observing babies’ long-term behaviors. 29. Why did the researchers show the babies the same picture? A. To test their memory ability. B. To study their eye movements. C. To attract their attention longer. D. To compare old and new objects. 30. What does the underlined word “formidable” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Immoral. B. Costly. C. Challenging. D. Rewarding. 31. What can we learn about the study from Yates’ words in the last paragraph? A. It proves babies gain all early memories. B. It advises limiting stimulation for babies. C. It claims language is babies’ primary learning focus. D. It emphasizes early experiences’ role in development. D South Korean scientists have developed a new type of food called “meaty rice”. It is a mixture of cow muscle and fat cells integrated into rice grains. The research team at Seoul’s Yonsei University, led by Professor Park So-hyeon, used a technique called cell-cultured protein, which involves growing animal cells in the lab without harming any animals. They then infused (注入) these cells into rice grains, using a special process that preserves the grain’s structure and properties. Meaty rice is a pink-hued grain that is packed with beef muscle and fat cells, offering a meaty taste and texture. According to the study, each gram of meaty rice contains about 0.4 grams of protein, compared to 0.08 grams in regular rice. It also has a higher iron, zinc and vitamin B12 content, which are essential for human health. It offers a unique flavor, enhances nutrition and reduces environmental impact. Conventional meat production consumes large amounts of land, water and energy and releases greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. Meaty rice, on the other hand, requires fewer resources and produces fewer emissions than animal farming. According to the study, meaty rice could reduce land use by 99%, water use by 96% and greenhouse gas emissions by 92%, compared to beef production. However, meaty rice is still in its early stages of development and many issues must be tackled before it can be widely accepted. For instance, how will it affect the health and safety of consumers? How will it affect the livelihoods (生计) of farmers and the economy of food production? The researchers are optimistic that meaty rice will be a game-changer for the future of food and they are planning to conduct more tests to improve its quality. They believe that meaty rice could be the next frontier of food innovation and also help relieve hunger and malnutrition by providing cheaper and more accessible sources of protein and micronutrients. 32. How did researchers develop the meaty rice? A. By adding artificial flavors to rice grains. B. By growing rice in a special environment. C. By integrating animal cells into rice grains. D. By infusing plant-based proteins into meat. 33. What advantage does meaty rice have over regular rice? A. It has a higher yield. B. It is more nutritious. C. It has a fresher taste. D. It is more affordable. 34. What is the purpose of paragraph 3? A. To stress the strengths of meaty rice production. B. To explain the challenges of developing meaty rice. C. To reveal the significance of promoting green farming. D. To show the increasing demand for meat consumption. 35. What can we infer about meaty rice according to researchers? A. It can be a key option to address the food crisis. B. It can greatly expand the livelihoods of farmers. C. It will completely resolve global issues of starvation. D It will replace traditional meat products in the future. 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。 How often have you said, “I should exercise, ” but done nothing? Excuses are everywhere — you’re busy or you just don’t feel like it. ___36___. But every small effort you make now lays the foundation for lasting progress — it’s never too late to begin. Start small If returning to exercise after a break, avoid pushing too hard. Begin with manageable steps. ___37___. Small efforts like these beat heavy workouts — slow progress builds lasting habits. Achievable steps keep motivation, turning small wins into long-term consistency. ___38___ Don’t exercise just to lose weight. Think about energy boosts, better sleep, or feeling proud. Linking exercise to weight loss can make it feel like punishment. Remember how great you feel after moving — this makes exercise feel rewarding. Building new habits Building exercise habits that last takes time. You need to push past mental blocks, and it usually takes about two months to make them stick. ___39___ . This trains your brain to do them almost by itself. Habits beat motivation. 75% of fitness success comes from habits. Track progress Write down weekly achievements in a journal (“I walked 20 minutes!”) or use a fitness watch. ___40___. Active people often have slower resting heart rates as their hearts grow stronger. A. Focus on feeling good B. Exercise daily to see results C. Set realistic goals to avoid tiredness D. Tracking heart rate can show improvements E. Starting is tough especially if you’re new to fitness F. Repeat your workouts at the same time or use reminders G. Spend 10 minutes daily on a workout or walk three times weekly 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 One day in May, I went to the dentist for my routine cleaning. The dentist was friendly as usual. After my cleaning, I visited the restroom before ___41___ my other tasks for the day. As I came out of the restroom, I was ___42___ aware that it was extremely ___43___ and dark. At first, I thought there must have been a power ___44___. I stepped forward and ___45___ a gentle “hello”. No response. I realized the staff had likely gone to lunch. When I went to the hall, I found that the door of the hall wouldn’t open. I tried a few times, but it was ___46___ tight. I felt a sense of ___47___, but I told myself it wasn’t a real emergency. So I switched on the light, sat on the couch, and started looking through photo albums of people with different teeth. As I turned the pages, I began to ___48___ about the nature of a smile. I knew people said the ___49___ were the windows to the soul. What about a smile? I noticed that people said smile ____50____ their self-confidence dramatically. I thought about how a smile works. A smile can lighten the ____51____ of the receiver if they’re receptive. Nearly an hour and a half ____52____. When the ____53____ opened the door, he apologized to me for locking the door. But I said it was a good chance to think about smiles. I realized that the inconvenience can turn into a(n) ____54____ opportunity if we remain open to it. A signboard on the wall read: “A smile is over in a ____55____ , but the memory of it lasts a lifetime. ” 41. A. giving up B. looking for C. starting on D. putting off 42. A. gradually B. immediately C. finally D. occasionally 43. A. noisy B. quiet C. cold D. hot 44. A. supply B. failure C. station D. tool 45. A. told B. cried C. whispered D. mentioned 46. A. fixed B. repaired C. stuck D. locked 47. A. excitement B. relaxation C. panic D. shock 48. A. worry B. talk C. learn D. wonder 49. A. legs B. ears C. eyes D. arms 50. A. improved B. destroyed C. reduced D. shook 51. A. burden B. color C. mood D. room 52. A. came B. ran C. passed D. lost 53 A. cleaner B. receptionist C. customer D. dentist 54. A. common B. regular C. ordinary D. unusual 55. A. memory B. flash C. soul D. lifetime 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。 The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is ____56____ traditional Chinese holiday ____57____ (celebrate) on the 5th day of the 5th month of the lunar calendar. It honors the famous poet Qu Yuan, ____58____ drowned himself in the Miluo River over 2000 years ago. To save him, people raced out in their boats, ____59____ (throw) rice dumplings into the water to keep the fish away. Today, the festival ____60____ (mark) by exciting dragon boat races and making delicious Zongzi, which are sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves. Families gather to enjoy these treats, celebrating together and remembering ____61____ (them) cultural heritage. The ____62____ (extreme) colorful boats and rhythmic drumming fill the air of ____63____ (excite) and joy. For many, the Dragon Boat Festival is more than just a day off. It’s a time ____64____ (connect) with tradition and family. The spirit of Qu Yuan's loyalty and the vibrant festivities remind everyone ____65____ the importance of history and unity. It’s a day filled with love, memories and delicious food, bringing happiness to all who celebrate. 第四部分 写作（共两节满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 假如你是红星中学的一名高二学生，你校将于下周六举办“中国传统美食节”，请给外教Eric写一封电子邮件，邀请他参加，内容包括： 1.活动目的 2.活动内容（美食制作，品尝，知识竞赛） _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 67. 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。 Once upon a time, in a busy city, there lived a little girl named Emma. She was bright and full of energy, always eager to learn new things. But there was one thing that made Emma different from her classmates: she was fearful of failure. No matter what she tried, she was always scared that she wouldn’t be good enough. This fear held her back, stopping her from taking risks or stepping outside of her comfort zone. One sunny afternoon, the school announced that there would be a talent show. Emma’s friends were excited about the opportunity to show their skills, but Emma’s stomach turned at the thought. She loved music and could play the piano beautifully, but the idea of performing in front of a crowd made her heart race. “I can’t do it,” she whispered to herself. “What if I mess up? What if they laugh at me?” But her best friend, Lily, who knew Emma’s love for music, encouraged her to sign up. “You’re really good, Emma. I know you can do it. You should show everyone what you can do.” When she got home, her mother encouraged her, “It’s okay to make mistakes. What matters is that you try your best.” Despite the fear hanging inside her, Emma unwillingly agreed. She chose a simple piece she had been practicing for weeks and began to prepare for the performance. As the days went by, her nerves grew stronger. She spent hours in her room, practicing tirelessly, but the fear of failure was always there, hiding in the back of her mind. Finally, the night of the talent show arrived. The auditorium (礼堂) was filled with excited parents, teachers, and students, all eager to see the performances. Emma stood backstage, her hands shaking and her heart pounding in her chest. She could hear the applause for the other performers, and with each clap, her anxiety grew. 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。 It was her turn. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When she finished, there was a long moment of silence. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$