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礼嘉高级中学2024-2025学年第二学期 高一年级英语第二次阶段质量调研试卷 日期：2025.05 第一部分 听力（满分：30分） 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A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What ruined the picnic? A. The bad food. B. The terrible weather. C. The rough mountain road. 2. Why does the man like the new room? A. It is larger than the old one. B. It is near his friends' homes. C. It is very close to his school. 3. What is the man probably doing? A. Taking a plane. B. Reading the newspaper. C. Watching the news on TV. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a hotel. B. In the classroom. C. In a hospital. 5. What is the possible relationship between the speakers? A. Boss and secretary. B. Customer and waitress. C. Teacher and student. 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A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项.听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间.每段对话或独白读两遍. 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Why does the woman want to book a first-class hotel? A. To have a change. B. To celebrate an anniversary. C. To stay away from the busy town. 7. When will the couple check in? A. On September 23rd. B. On September 26th. C. On September 30th. 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。 8. Where are the speakers talking? A In a meeting room. B. In the man's office. C. Over the phone. 9. What will Mrs. Brenda probably do first after the meeting? A. Call Peter. B. Check her e-mail. C. Meet with Peter. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题. 10. What is Isabel's? A. A restaurant. B. A toy shop. C. A clothing shop. 11. Who bought an evening dress yesterday? A Cindy. B. Wendy. C. Mr. Miles. 12. What are the speakers going to do first? A. Refuel the car. B. Go to a party. C. Have lunch. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题. 13. What does the woman do? A. An editor. B. A teacher. C. A typist. 14. What is the woman writing about? A. The beautiful Amazon rainforests. B. A new railway under construction. C. Big changes in the Amazon valley. 15. Where did the woman's articles usually appear? A. In News Weekly. B. In the Sunday editions. C. In a local evening paper. 16. What does the woman expect to do? A. Work in a newspaper house. B. Become a professional writer. C. Sell her articles to a news service. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题. 17. Who may find the talk especially helpful? A. People who eat healthy diets. B. People who want to buy new houses. C. People who care about their figures. 18. What will people do in dark environments? A. Have more food. B. Lose appetite. C. Feel rather cold. 19. How long should a dinner last at least? A. 20 minutes. B. 30 minutes. C. 40 minutes. 20. What are people advised to do at mealtimes? A. Eat quickly. B. Play fast music. C. Use smaller dishes. 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） A Club Information Art Our weekly life drawing sessions are a relaxing environment for your artistic ability to develop and meet other creative souls. No previous experience of art is required to join, because we believe art should be for all. Meeting Time: Tuesdays 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Learn more about us at art.soc@gmail.com Backstage We are a group of students who like theatre very much. We provide both the basics of theatre and voluntary theatre services in The Riley Smith Theatre. Backstage isn’t just about the theatre, though. We also run a trip once a year to a musical of our choice. Meeting Time: Fridays 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Learn more about us at backstage.soc@gmail.com Band We exist to help bring together musicians of every genre(体裁). We aim to promote live music and help musicians find band mates. Please join the BandSoc group by pressing the blue Visit Group“button, which has all the latest updates and events. Please also consider buying membership to save a few pounds at events. Meeting Time: Mondays 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Learn more about us at band soc@gmail.com Anglo-Chinese We are a culturally aware and diverse club devoted to promoting Chinese and British culture by creating a home away from home”. We aim to promote cultural exchange and meet amazing people. Joining us is completely free. We welcome everyone to join us and participate in our activities. Meeting Time: Thursdays 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Learn more about us at anglochinese.soc@gmail.com 1. Which website can you visit if you are interested in acting? A. art.soc@gmail.com B. backstage.soc@gmail.com C. band.soc@gmail.com D. anglochinese.soc@gmail.com 2. How can you take part in Band events at a reduced price? A. Become a member. B. Join the Visit Group. C. Bring a band mate. D. Book a ticket online. 3. Which club can you join to raise cross-cultural awareness? A. Art. B. Backstage. C. Band. D. Anglo-Chinese. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了几个俱乐部的相关信息。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Backstage部分中“We are a group of students who like theatre very much. (我们是一群非常喜欢戏剧的学生。)”以及“Learn more about us at backstage.soc@gmail.com(更多信息请访问backstage.soc@gmail.com)”可知，如果学生对表演感兴趣可以访问backstage.soc@gmail.com。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Band部分中“Please also consider buying membership to save a few pounds at events.(也请考虑购买会员资格，以便在活动中节省几英镑。)”可知，成为会员则可以省钱。故选A。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Anglo-Chinese部分中“We are a culturally aware and diverse club devoted to promoting Chinese and British culture by creating a home away from home”. We aim to promote cultural exchange and meet amazing people.(我们是一个具有文化意识和多元化的俱乐部，致力于通过创造一个家外之家来推广中国和英国文化。”我们的目标是促进文化交流，结识了不起的人。)”可知，你可以加入Anglo-Chinese社团来提高跨文化意识。故选D。 B For the past five years, Paula Smith, a historian of science, has devoted herself to re-creating long-forgotten techniques. While doing research for her new book, she came across a 16th-century French manuscript（手稿）consisting of nearly 1,000 sets of instructions, covering subjects from tool making to finding the best sand. The author's intention remains as mysterious（神秘）as his name; he may have been simply taking notes for his own records. But Smith was struck mainly by the fact that she didn't truly grasp any of the skills the author described. "You simply can't get an understanding of that handwork by reading about it," she says. Though Smith did get her hands on the best sand, doing things the old-fashioned way isn't just about playing around with French mud. Reconstructing the work of the craftsmen（工匠）who lived centuries ago can reveal how they viewed the world, what objects filled their homes, and what went on in the workshops that produced them. It can even help solve present-day problems: In 2015, scientists discovered that a 10th-century English medicine for eve problems could kill a drug-resistant virus. The work has also brought insights for museums, Smith says. One must know how an object was made in order to preserve it. What's more, reconstructions might be the only way to know what treasures looked like before time wore them down. Scholars have seen this idea in practice with ancient Greek and Roman statues. These sculptures were painted a rainbow of striking colours. We can't appreciate these kinds of details without seeing works of art as they originally appeared-something Smith believes you can do only when you have a road map. Smith has put the manuscript's ideas into practice. Her final goal is to link the worlds of art and science back together: She believes that bringing the old recipes to life can help develop a kind of learning that highlights experimentation, teamwork, and problem solving. Back when science—then called “the new philosophy”—took shape, academics looked to craftsmen for help in understanding the natural world. Microscopes and telescopes were invented by way of artistic tinkering（修补）, as craftsmen experimented with glass to better bend light. If we can rediscover the values of hands-on experience and craftwork, Smith says, we can marry the best of our modern insights with the handiness of our ancestors. 4. How did Smith, feel after reading the French manuscript? A. Confused about the technical terms. B. Impressed with its detailed instructions. C. Discouraged by its complex structure. D. Shocked for her own lack of hand skills. 5. According to Smith, the reconstruction work is done mainly to _____________. A. restore old workshops B. understand the craftsmen C. improve visual effects D. inspire the philosophers 6. Why does the author mention museums? A. To reveal the beauty of ancient objects. B. To present the findings of old science. C. To highlight the importance of antiques. D. To emphasise the values of hand skills. 7. Which would be the best title for this passage? A. Craftsmen Set the Trends for Artists B. Craftsmanship Leads to New Theories C. Craftsmanship Makes Better Scientists D. Craftsmen Reshape the Future of Science 【答案】4. D 5. B 6. D 7. C 【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述科学家Paula Smith致力于对古代手工技能的研究，认为科学家如果能够把古代的手工技能和现代的科学方法结合起来，就能够创造更大成就。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“But Smith was struck mainly by the fact that she didn't truly grasp any of the skills the author described. "You simply can't get an understanding of that handwork by reading about it," she says.” 让史密斯震惊的主要是，她并没有真正掌握作者所描述的任何技能。她说:“你根本无法通过阅读来了解这些手工作品。” 由此可知读完这份法国手稿，这种手工技能让史密斯感到震惊，故选D。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Reconstructing the work of the craftsmen（工匠）who lived centuries ago can reveal how they viewed the world, what objects filled their homes, ” 重建几个世纪前工匠的作品，可以揭示他们如何看待世界，他们的家里有什么物件。由此可知，重建工作主要是为了了解工匠。故选B。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“The work has also brought insights for museums, Smith says. One must know how on object was made in order to preserve it. What's more, reconstructions might be the only way to know what treasures looked like before time wore them down.” 史密斯说，这项工作也给博物馆带来了深刻的见解。为了保存它，一个人必须知道一件物品是如何制成的。更重要的是，重建可能是唯一的方法，以了解宝藏磨损之前的样子。因此可知，博物馆要想很好保存物品，必须要知道这件物品是如何制成的，也是在强调手工技能的价值，故选D。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“If we can rediscover the values of hands-on experience and craftwork, Smith says, we can marry the best of our modern insights with the handiness of our ancestors. ”史密斯说，如果我们能重新发现实践经验和工艺的价值，我们就能将现代的最好见解与我们祖先的灵巧结合起来。由此可知本文的中心思想就在于如果科学家能把古代的手工技巧同现代的理论结合起来，就能够获得更多的成就。C选项Craftsmanship Makes Better Scientists工艺造就了更好的科学家，符合文章主题，适合做标题，故选C。 【点睛】标题猜测题。属于主旨大意题的一种，标题应位于文章之首，概括文章内容，点明文章主题。它可以是单词，短语，或句子。确定文章标题，第一，标题要与主题密切相关；其次，看标题是否能概括全文内容，不能只概括短文中的某些事实或细节；第三，标题范围不应太大或太小；最后，标题应新颖，概括性强并且精炼。小题4中C选项概括文中主旨大意，与主题密切相关，故选C。 C Do you play video games? If so, you aren’t alone. Video games are becoming more common and are increasingly enjoyed by adults. The average age of gamers has been increasing and was estimated to be 35 in 2016. Changing technology also means that more people are exposed to video games. A new breed of casual gamers has come, who play on smart phones and tablets at spare moments throughout the day. But do they have any effect on our brains and behavior? Over the years, the media have made various claims about video games and their effect on our health and happiness. “Games have sometimes been praised or demonized, often without real data backing up those claims. Moreover, gaming is a popular activity, so everyone seems to have strong opinions on the topic,” says Marc Palaus, who with his colleagues wanted to see if any trends had appeared from the research to date concerning how video games affect the structure and activity of our brains. They collected the results from 116 scientific studies, 22 of which looked at structural changes in the brain and 100 of which looked at changes in brain functionality and behavior. The studies show that paying video games can change bow our brains perform, and even their structure. For example, playing video games affects our attention, and some studies found that gamers show improvements in several types of attention, such as sustained attention or selective attention. Video games can also be addictive, and this kind of addiction is called “Internet gaming disorder”. Researchers have found functional and structural changes in the neural reward system in gaming addicts. These neural changes are basically the same as those seen in other addictive disorders. So, what do all these brain changes mean? “We focused on how the brain reacts to video game exposure, but these effects do not always translate to real-life changes,” says Palaus. As video games are still quite new, the research into their effects is still in its babyhood. 8. What factor causes a new breed of casual gamers to appear? A. Video games become more and more attractive. B. The pressure from work becomes bigger and bigger. C. Modern adults are usually very curious about new things. D. The advanced technology makes games easily accessible. 9. What does Palaus’s research mainly focus on? A. What effects video games have on gamers’ brains. B. Which brain regions are affected by video games. C. How video games affect health and happiness D. Why video games influence gamers’ brains. 10. According to the research, why do some gamers get addicted to video games? A. Because their memory systems are disturbed. B. Because their sustained attention is improved. C. Because their neural reward systems are changed. D. Because the inner structure of their brain is changed. 11. What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. Addiction to video games will affect our daily life. B. The influence of video games needs a further study. C. There should be certain laws to regulate video games. D. Video game exposure brings harm instead of benefits. 【答案】8. D 9. A 10. C 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了电子游戏对人们大脑和行为的影响。 【8题详解】 细节理解题题。根据第一段“Changing technology also means that more people are exposed to video games. A new breed of casual gamers has come, who play on smart phones and tablets at spare moments throughout the day.(不断变化的技术也意味着更多的人接触到电子游戏。出现了一类新的休闲游戏玩家，他们在一天中的闲暇时间使用智能手机和平板电脑玩游戏)” 可知，先进的技术使游戏更容易获取，从而导致了新的休闲游戏玩家的出现。故选D。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段 “Moreover, gaming is a popular activity, so everyone seems to have strong opinions on the topic,” says Marc Palaus, who with his colleagues wanted to see if any trends had appeared from the research to date concerning how video games affect the structure and activity of our brains.(此外，游戏是一项受欢迎的活动，所以似乎每个人对这个话题都有强烈的看法。” 马克・帕劳斯说道，他和他的同事们想看看，从目前的研究中是否能发现有关电子游戏如何影响我们大脑结构与活动的任何趋势。)” 可知，帕劳斯的研究主要关注电子游戏对玩家大脑有什么影响。故选A。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Video games can also be addictive, and this kind of addiction is called “Internet gaming disorder”. Researchers have found functional and structural changes in the neural reward system in gaming addicts. These neural changes are basically the same as those seen in other addictive disorders.(电子游戏也可能使人上瘾，这种成瘾被称为“网络游戏障碍”。研究人员发现，游戏成瘾者的神经奖励系统在功能和结构上发生了变化。这些神经变化与其他成瘾性疾病中的变化基本相同)” 可知，一些游戏玩家对电子游戏上瘾是因为他们的神经奖励系统发生了变化。故选C。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段 “As video games are still quite new, the research into their effects is still in its babyhood.(由于电子游戏仍然相当新颖，对其影响的研究仍处于初期阶段)” 可知，电子游戏的影响还需要进一步研究。故选B。 D Is It Worth Buying Organic Food? Organic food, grown without artificial chemicals, is increasingly popular nowadays. Consumers have been willing to pay up to twice as much for goods with organic labels (标签). However, if you think paying a little more for organic food gets you a more nutritious (有营养的) and safer product, you might want to save your money. A study led by researchers at Stanford University says that organic products aren’t necessarily more nutritious, and they’re no less likely to suffer from disease-causing bacteria, either. The latest results, published in the Annuals of Internal Medicine, suggest that buyers may be wasting their money. “We did not find strong evidence that organic food is more nutritious or healthier,” says Dr. Crystal Smith-Spangler from Stanford. “So consumers shouldn’t assume that one type of food has a lower risk or is safer.” For their new study, Smith-Spangler and her colleagues conducted a review of two categories of research, including 17 studies that compared health outcomes between consumers of organic against traditional food products, and 223 studies that analyzed the nutritional content of the foods, including key vitamins, minerals and fats. While the researchers found little difference in nutritional content, they did find that organic fruit and vegetables were 20% less likely to have chemicals remaining on the surfaces. Neither organic nor traditional foods showed levels of chemicals high enough to go beyond food safety standards. And both organic and traditional meats, such as chicken and pork, were equally likely to be harmed by bacteria at very low rates. The researchers did find that organic milk and chicken contained higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids, a healthy fat also found in fish that can reduce the risk of heart disease. However, these nutritional differences were too small, and the researchers were unwilling to make much of them until further studies confirm the trends. Organic food is produced with fewer chemicals and more natural-growing practices, but that doesn’t always translate into a more nutritious or healthier product. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) states that “Whether you buy organic or not, finding the freshest foods available may have the biggest effect on taste.” Fresh food is at least as good as anything marketed as organic. 12. The new research questions whether organic food ________. A. should replace traditional food B. has been overpriced by farmers C. is grown with less harmful chemicals D. is really more nutritious and healthier 13. Smith Spangler and her colleagues found that ________. A. organic food could reduce the risk of heart disease B. traditional food was grown with more natural methods C. both organic and traditional food they examined were safe D. there was not a presence of any forms of bacteria in organic food 14. Which of the following is relatively healthier according to the passage? A. Organic chicken and pork. B. Organic milk and chicken. C. Traditional chicken and pork. D. Traditional fruit and vegetables. 15. What is the author’s attitude toward organic food? A. Doubtful. B. Positive. C. Unconcerned. D. Approving. 【答案】12. D 13. C 14. B 15. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。作者主要介绍说明了有机食品不一定是更有营养、更健康这一事实，告诉人们没有必要一定要多花钱购买有机食物。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。由第二段““We did not find strong evidence that organic food is more nutritious or healthier,” says Dr. Crystal Smith-Spangler from Stanford.(“我们没有发现强有力的证据表明有机食品更有营养或更健康，”斯坦福大学的Crystal Smith-Spangler说。)”可知，这项研究质疑有机食品更有营养更健康，故选D。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。由第四段“Neither organic nor traditional foods showed levels of chemicals high enough to go beyond food safety standards.(有机食品和传统食品的化学物质含量都没有高到超出食品安全标准的程度。)”可知，他们所检查的有机和传统食物都是安全可食用的，故选C。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The researchers did find that organic milk and chicken contained higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids, a health y fat also found in fish that can reduce the risk of heart disease.(研究人员确实发现，有机牛奶和鸡肉含有更高水平的omega-3脂肪酸，这种健康的脂肪也存在于鱼类中，可以降低患心脏病的风险。)”可知，有机牛奶和鸡肉相对健康。故选B。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。 由第四段“However, these nutritional differences were too small(然而，这些营养差异太小了)”以及最后一段最后一句“Fresh food is at least as good as anything marketed as organic.(新鲜食品至少和市场上宣传的有机食品一样好。)”可知，作者认为没有必要一定要多花钱买有机食物，因此作者对有机食品的态度是怀疑的，故选A。 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。 Language is part of our daily lives, no matter where we live in the world. Similarly, music is a part of many people’s lives. ___16___ Here are some of their similarities. Both language and music have a writing system In English we record language using the alphabet, which is a collection of letters. Similarly, we use notes to keep a record of music. Just as you are reading this collection of letters on the paper and find meaning in it, musicians read notes and create meaning in the form of music which we can hear. ___17___ For example, we can read the ideas or hear the composition of someone who lived hundreds of years ago, which is really quite exciting. Both vary with culture ___18___ In the same way, we know that styles of music are different around the world, which gives us the opportunity to explore many different cultures through their music. This also means that there is something for everyone! Even if you don’t like Britpop melodies, you may love the energy of Latin American salsa music. Both share emotion How do you know that I am angry? ___19___ Similarly, music can sound angry, sad or happy. Music can show you exactly how the composer was or is feeling, and allows us to share that emotion. When you feel happy, you might want to sing and dance to a happy song. ___20___ A. Different culture makes different music. B. Both language and music play a huge role in our lives. C. You can guess where someone is from by listening to their language. D. By reading pieces of text or music, we are able to share experiences through time. E. In contrast, you have probably also listened to sad music when you were feeling down. F. Of course, you may be able to see it in my face, but you will know for sure through my words. G. We have all used music to express our emotions, often combining it with language in the form of song lyrics. 【答案】16. B 17. D 18. C 19. F 20. E 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了语言和音乐的一些相似性。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Language is part of our daily lives, no matter where we live in the world. Similarly, music is a part of many people’s lives.(语言是我们日常生活的一部分，无论我们生活在世界的哪个角落。同样，音乐也是许多人生活的一部分)”可知，本句与上文进行总结，指出语言和音乐对我们生活的重要性。故B选项“语言和音乐在我们的生活中都扮演着重要的角色”符合语境。故选B。 【17题详解】 根据后文“For example, we can read the ideas or hear the composition of someone who lived hundreds of years ago, which is really quite exciting.(例如，我们可以读到几百年前的人的想法或听到他们的创作，这真的是相当令人兴奋)”可知，后文的例子提到我们可以读到几百年前的人的想法或听到他们的创作，可见通过阅读文章或音乐，我们可以穿过时间限制来分享前人的经验。故D选项“通过阅读文章或音乐片段，我们能够穿过时间分享经验”符合语境。故选D。 【18题详解】 根据后文“In the same way, we know that styles of music are different around the world, which gives us the opportunity to explore many different cultures through their music. This also means that there is something for everyone! Even if you don’t like Britpop melodies, you may love the energy of Latin American salsa music.(同样，我们知道世界各地的音乐风格是不同的，这让我们有机会通过他们的音乐来探索许多不同的文化。这也意味着每个人都有适合自己的东西！即使你不喜欢英式流行音乐，你也可能喜欢拉丁美洲萨尔萨音乐的活力)”可知，后文提到可以通过不同的音乐风格来探索许多不同的文化，可见通过听音乐也能了解一些文化方面的信息，如语言等。故C选项“你可以通过听他们的语言来猜测他们来自哪里”符合语境。故选C。 【19题详解】 根据上文“How do you know that I am angry?(你怎么知道我生气了？)”可知，本句回答上文关于如何找到生气的问题，故F选项“当然，你也许能从我的脸上看出来，但你会从我的话里知道”符合语境。故选F。 【20题详解】 根据上文“When you feel happy, you might want to sing and dance to a happy song.(当你感到快乐的时候，你可能想唱一首快乐的歌，跳舞)”可知，上文提到了感到快乐的情况，故本句与上文并列，也应当是在说明情绪方面的变化，故E选项“相反，当你感到沮丧的时候，你可能也听过悲伤的音乐”符合语境。故选E。 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选择中，选出最佳选项。 Shamarr Allen was sleepy at home one evening last July when he was shocked awake by a TV news item. There had been a ___21___ among a group of children in the slum of New Orleans. ___22___ from the city's slum, Allen is one of the most celebrated jazz trumpeters in the city. After seeing the____23____ news that morning, it didn't take long for Allen to____24____ a possible approach. He had a few spare ____25____lying around Maybe he could offer them to kids in exchange for their guns. Allen named the___26___My Trumpet Is My Weapon—after all, it was something of a ___27___ to release personal emotions, that ___28___me and redirected my path was a trumpet and the music.'' Allen says He met with the New Orleans mayor to figure out how to make children feel ___29___ handing over their guns to the police. Allen has collected seven guns so far, a small but symbolically important ___30___. But he doesn't stop with the___31___of gun tor instrument. After the exchanges, Allen connects the children with local ___32___who give them tree virtual trumpet lessons. More importantly, he has brought hope for his city and young people ___33___ a better life. "I just say, 'Look. I come from where you come from, and I can show you the ___34___ that got me out,'' says Allen. "And ___35___ may not be the way for you, but it will at least open your mind to see what's out there.” 21. A. cheering B. gathering C. shooting D. hunting 22. A. Surprisingly B. Originally C. Accidentally D. Unfortunately 23. A. humorous B. imaginary C. comic D. sad 24. A. hit on B. insist on C. count on D. focus on 25. A. coins B. carpets C. toys D. trumpets 26. A. experience B. program C. news D. gun 27. A. dream B. stage C. channel D. framework 28. A. shamed B. praised C. saved D. ruined 29. A. safe B. excited C. awkward D. depressed 30. A. start B. conclusion C. ceremony D. memorial 31. A. sales B. repairs C. destructions D. exchanges 32. A. composers B. musicians C. officials D. instructors 33. A. scared of B. confused about C. looking for D. bringing out 34. A. way B. advice C. warning D. commitment 35. A. knowledge B. music C. wisdom D. hope 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. D 26. B 27. C 28. C 29. A 30. A 31. D 32. B 33. C 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇记叙文。这篇文章讲述了一个小号手帮助孩子们放下枪械重拾梦想的故事。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：新奥尔良贫民窟的一群孩子中发生了一起枪击事件。A. cheering欢呼；B. gathering集会；C. shooting枪击；D. hunting打猎。由后文“kids in exchange for their guns”可知，孩子们手中是有枪的，所以这里应该是发生了枪击案，用shooting来表示。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：来自城市贫民窟的Allen是这个城市最著名的爵士号手之一。A. Surprisingly惊人地；B. Originally最初；C. Accidentally意外地；D. Unfortunately不幸地。根据后文“from the city's slum”可知，这里表示Allen是出生于贫民窟的小号手，originally from“出生于……”。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：那天早上看到这个令人伤心的消息后，Allen没过多久就想出了一个可行的办法。A. humorous幽默的；B. imaginary虚构的；C. comic喜剧的；D. sad悲伤的。前文可知，发生了枪击案，所以是一个令人伤心的新闻，其他三个选项情感色彩均与句意不符。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：那天早上看到这个令人伤心的消息后，Allen没过多久就想出了一个可行的办法。A. hit on忽然想到；B. insist on坚持；C. count on指望；D. focus on集中于。根据后文“a possible approach”可知，Allen没过多久就想到了一个可能有用的办法，hit on表示“想到了……”符合语境。故选A。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他有几把备用的小号。A. coins硬币；B. carpets地毯；C. toys玩具；D. trumpets小号。从后文可知，他用小号来换孩子们的枪，所以这里应该填入trumpets，spare trumpet表示备用的小号。故选D。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Allen把这个项目命名为“我的小号是我的武器”——毕竟，它是一种释放个人情感的渠道，它拯救了我，重新指引了我的道路，那就是小号和音乐。”A. experience经历；B. program项目；C. news新闻；D. gun枪支。从后文“My Trumpet Is My Weapon”可知，Allen一直在推行这项活动，所以这里应填入program，代指这次用小号换枪的项目。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Allen把这个项目命名为“我的小号是我的武器”——毕竟，它是一种释放个人情感的渠道，它拯救了我，重新指引了我的道路，那就是小号和音乐。”A. dream梦想；B. stage舞台；C. channel通道，渠道；D. framework框架。这句话的主语it代指的是小号，句意为小号是释放情绪的一个渠道，所以这里应该填入channel。故选C。 28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Allen把这个项目命名为“我的小号是我的武器”——毕竟，它是一种释放个人情感的渠道，它拯救了我，重新指引了我的道路，那就是小号和音乐。”A. shamed使羞耻；B. praised赞美；C. saved拯救；D. ruined毁灭。从后文“redirected my path was a trumpet and the music”可知，小号重新引导了Allen的生活，也就是说小号将作者从原来悲观的生活中拯救出来，应该填入save，其他选项感情色彩不符。故选C。 29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Allen说，他会见了新奥尔良市长，想弄清楚如何让孩子们感到安全，把枪支交给警察。A. safe安全的；B. excited激动的；C. awkward尴尬的；D. depressed沮丧的。孩子们面对警察会感到紧张，并且这些贫民窟的小孩用枪也是为了保护自己的安全，所以这里意思是他联系了市长去寻求一条可以让孩子们安心缴纳枪支的方式。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：到目前为止，Allen已经收集了七支枪，虽然规模不大，但具有重要的象征意义。A. start开始；B. conclusion结论；C. ceremony典礼；D. memorial纪念碑。联系前文“Allen has collected seven guns so far, a small but symbolically important”可知，Allen已经交换了七支枪，虽然少，但是是个重要的开始，用start与数量少做对比，并突出这个活动的意义。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但他并没有停止用乐器交换枪支。A. sales销售；B. repairs修理；C. destructions破坏；D. exchanges交换。由前文可知有了一个重要开始后，他一直在进行枪支与小号的交换，与后面的“after the exchanges”互相呼应，故选D。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：交换之后，Allen把孩子们和当地的音乐家联系起来，让他们上虚拟的小号课。A. composers作曲家；B. musicians音乐家；C. officials裁判；D. instructors指导员。根据后文“them tree virtual trumpet lessons”可知，Allen让本地的音乐家们教这些孩子音乐，musicians与后面的教学内容相对应。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：更重要的是，他给他的城市和年轻人带来了希望，他们希望过上更好的生活。A. scared of害怕；B. confused about困惑；C. looking for寻找；D. bringing out出版。根据后文“a better life”可知。此处指希望过上更好的生活，look for a better life表示期盼更好的生活。故选C。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我从你来的地方来，我可以告诉你让我出去的路。A. way方式；B. advice建议；C. warning警告；D. commitment承诺。呼应后文“may not be the way for you”，此处指作者如何拯救自我的途径。故选A。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“音乐可能不适合你，但它至少会打开你的眼界，看看外面有什么。”A. knowledge知识；B. music音乐；C. wisdom智慧；D. hope希望。因为Allen是吹小号的，所以是做音乐的，此处意为“音乐可能不是你们要走的路”，因为Allen知道每个人都有他自己的路要走，但音乐可以开拓思维，敞开人的心扉。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，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中单词的正确形式填空。 ____36____ (work) on the atomic bomb, Richard Feynman found that science represented the destruction and it put our future in danger, ____37____ was contrary to his knowledge of science when he was young. So he had a doubt whether there was some evil ____38____ (involve) in science or not. What on earth is the value of science? In his lecture, the American scientist thinks that science has value in three ways. First, ____39____ (science) knowledge makes us able to make all kinds of things. Second, intellectual enjoyment can ____40____ (provide) with us. Looking at problems deeply enough, we can feel the excitement and mystery coming to us again and again, inspiring us to look ____41____ (deep) still. The third value of science is that scientists have a lot of experience with ignorance and doubt and uncertainty. They are ignorant ____42____ the answer to a problem; they are uncertain even when they know the result; they are still in doubt even they are sure of ___43___ the result is going to be. At the end of his lecture, he hopes scientists take the ____44____ (responsible) of declaring the value of freedom, of teaching how doubt is to be welcomed and discussed and of ensuring the freedom for all generations ____45____ (come). 【答案】36. Working 37. which 38. involved 39. scientific 40. be provided 41. deeper 42. of 43. what 44. responsibility 45. to come 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文围绕理查德・费曼对科学价值的思考展开。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在从事原子弹研究工作时，理查德・费曼发现科学代表着毁灭，它将我们的未来置于危险之中，这与他年轻时对科学的认知相悖。句子主语 Richard Feynman与 work之间是主动关系，用现在分词作状语，首字母大写。故填Working。 【37题详解】 考查定语从句关系代词。句意：在从事原子弹研究工作时，理查德・费曼发现科学代表着毁灭，它将我们的未来置于危险之中，这与他年轻时对科学的认知相悖。此句为非限制性定语从句，先行词是前面整个句子 “science represented the destruction and it put our future in danger”，关系词在从句中作主语，用 which 引导。故填which。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：所以他怀疑科学是否涉及某种邪恶。“evil”与“involve”之间是被动关系，即邪恶被涉及，用过去分词作后置定语，修饰“evil”。故填involved。 【39题详解】 考查形容词。句意：首先，科学知识使我们能够制造各种各样的东西。这里修饰名词 “knowledge”，用形容词，“science”的形容词形式是“scientific”，意为“科学的”。故填scientific。 【40题详解】 考查时态和语态。句意：其次，我们可以获得智力上的享受。“intellectual enjoyment”与 “provide”之间是被动关系，即享受被提供，且“can”后接动词原形，用含有情态动词的被动语态，结构为“can be + 过去分词”，“provide”的过去分词是“provided”。故填be provided。 【41题详解】 考查比较级。句意：深入地审视问题，我们能不断感受到兴奋和神秘，激励我们更深入地探索。根据语境，这里表示比之前更深入地探索，用比较级，“deep”的比较级是 “deeper”。故填deeper。 【42题详解】 考查固定搭配。句意：他们不知道一个问题的答案；即使他们知道结果，他们也不确定；即使他们确定结果会是什么，他们仍然心存疑虑。“be ignorant of...”是固定搭配，意为“不知道……，对…… 无知”。故填of。 【43题详解】 考查宾语从句引导词。句意：他们不知道一个问题的答案；即使他们知道结果，他们也不确定；即使他们确定结果会是什么，他们仍然心存疑虑。“of”后接宾语从句，从句中缺少表语，指物，用what引导，what 在从句中作表语，意为“…… 的东西”。故填what。 【44题详解】 考查词性转换（形容词变名词）。句意：在演讲的结尾，他希望科学家们承担起宣扬自由的价值、教导如何欢迎和讨论怀疑以及确保子孙后代享有自由的责任。“take the responsibility of...”是固定搭配，意为“承担…… 的责任”，“responsible”的名词形式是 “responsibility”作宾语。故填responsibility。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在演讲的结尾，他希望科学家们承担起宣扬自由的价值、教导如何欢迎和讨论怀疑以及确保子孙后代享有自由的责任。“to come”作后置定语，修饰“generations”，表示“未来的几代人”。故填to come。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你校英文报正在组织“我最敬佩的科学家”的征文活动，请你用英语写一篇文章投稿，内容包括： 1.概述我最敬佩的科学家； 2.他/她杰出事迹； 3.我敬佩他/她的理由及他/她对我的影响. 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文1 For this topic, different people may have different ideas. Among all the scientists, I admire Tu Youyou most, who is the person with willingness to serve the country. In my opinion, Tu Youyou is an excellent person. She has become the first female scientist of China to receive a Nobel Prize, awarded for her contribution to the fight against malaria, one of the deadliest diseases in human history. Thanks to her discovery of qinghaosu, malaria patients all over the world have had a greatly increased chance of survival and now about 200 million malaria patients have benefited from it. So we should learn from Ms. Tu who is determined, devoted and selfless to make contributions to human health care in the world. 范文2 The scientist I admire most For this topic, different people may have different ideas. Among all the scientists, I admire Yuan Longping most, who is the person with willingness to serve the country. In my opinion, Yuan Longping is an excellent person. As a top scientist in the world, Mr. Yuan lived a very simple life, but his contributions were invaluable to the field of science and agriculture. Without him and his team, there would still be millions of people having to face the threat of hunger. He devoted his whole life to his country and people, and even to the world. So we should learn from Mr. Yuan. Love our country and serve our people. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写题为“我最敬佩的科学家”的短文投稿，参加征文活动。 【详解】1.词汇积累 不同的：different→various 观点：idea→view 优秀的：excellent→ outstanding 献身于：devote oneself to→be committed to 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：In my opinion, Yuan Longping is an excellent person. 拓展句：In my opinion, Yuan Longping is an excellent person that deserves everyone’s admiration. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Among all the scientists, I admire Yuan Longping most, who is the person with willingness to serve the country with heart and soul.（运用了who引导的非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】Without him and his team, there would still be millions of people having to face the threat of hunger. （运用了虚拟语气） 第二节 读后续写（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。 A MOTHER’S DAY SURPRISE The twins were filled with excitement as they thought of the surprise they were planning for Mother’s Day. How pleased and proud Mother would be when they brought her breakfast in bed. They planned to make French toast and chicken porridge. They had watched their mother in the kitchen. There was nothing to it. Jenna and Jeff knew exactly what to do. The big day came at last. The alarm rang at 6 a.m. The pair went down the stairs quietly to the kitchen. They decided to boil the porridge first. They put some rice into a pot of water and left it to boil while they made the French toast. Jeff broke two eggs into a plate and added in some milk. Jenna found the bread and put two slices into the egg mixture. Next, Jeff turned on the second stove burner to heat up the frying pan. Everything was going smoothly until Jeff started frying the bread. The pan was too hot and the bread turned black within seconds. Jenna threw the burnt piece into the sink and put in the other slice of bread. This time, she turned down the fire so it cooked nicely. Then Jeff noticed steam shooting out of the pot and the lid starting to shake. The next minute, the porridge boiled over and put out the fire. Jenna panicked. Thankfully, Jeff stayed calm and turned off the gas quickly. But the stove was a mess now. Jenna told Jeff to clean it up so they could continue to cook the rest of the porridge. But Jeff’s hand touched the hot burner and he gave a cry of pain. Jenna made him put his hand in cold water. Then she caught the smell of burning. Oh dear! The piece of bread in the pan had turned black as well. 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。 As the twins looked around them in disappointment, their father appeared. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The twins carried the breakfast upstairs and woke their mother up. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 As the twins looked around them in disappointment, their father appeared. Father’s appearing was like a savior to the two children. Under the guidance of their father, they took positive actions and started all over again. They made the bread and then went on cooking porridge. Father helped them adjust the fire, which was the key to success. It was all right this time. Delicious breakfast was ready. How happy they were! The twins carried the breakfast upstairs and woke their mother up. When their mother saw the delicious and perfect breakfast in front of her, she was very surprised. It was not only the gift, but the love of the children for her that moved her very much. The two children could finish cooking a breakfast, which she didn’t expect. The children said loudly, “Happy Mother’s Day!” Mother hugged them tightly and kissed them again and again. 【解析】 【导语】本文以母亲节为线索展开，讲述了双胞胎Jenna和Jeff为了献给母亲一份美味的早餐，自己动手，做起饭餐来，但是不幸的是，他们连连失败的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“当双胞胎失望地环顾四周时，他们的父亲出现了。”可知，第一段可描写他们的父亲指导帮助他们准备早餐。 ②由第二段首句内容“这对双胞胎把早餐端到楼上，叫醒了他们的母亲。”可知，第二段可描写母亲收到孩子们的礼物早餐，非常感动。 2.续写线索：指导——积极——献礼——感动 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①帮助：help/assist ②完成：finish/complete ③拥抱：hug/embrace 情绪类 ①高兴：happy/delighted ②感动：moved/touched 【点睛】 [高分句型1]. Father helped them adjust the fire, which was the key to success. (which引导的非限制性定语从句) [高分句型2]. It was not only the breakfast, but the love of the children for her that moved her very much. (固定短语not only…but (also)和强调句型) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 礼嘉高级中学2024-2025学年第二学期 高一年级英语第二次阶段质量调研试卷 日期：2025.05 第一部分 听力（满分：30分） 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A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What ruined the picnic? A. The bad food. B. The terrible weather. C. The rough mountain road. 2. Why does the man like the new room? A. It is larger than the old one. B. It is near his friends' homes. C. It is very close to his school. 3. What is the man probably doing? A. Taking a plane. B. Reading the newspaper. C. Watching the news on TV. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a hotel. B. In the classroom. C. In a hospital. 5. What is the possible relationship between the speakers? A. Boss and secretary. B. Customer and waitress. C. Teacher and student. 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A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项.听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间.每段对话或独白读两遍. 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Why does the woman want to book a first-class hotel? A. To have a change. B. To celebrate an anniversary. C. To stay away from the busy town. 7. When will the couple check in? A. On September 23rd. B. On September 26th. C. On September 30th. 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。 8. Where are the speakers talking? A. In a meeting room. B. In the man's office. C. Over the phone. 9. What will Mrs. Brenda probably do first after the meeting? A. Call Peter. B. Check her e-mail. C. Meet with Peter. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题. 10. What is Isabel's? A. A restaurant. B. A toy shop. C. A clothing shop. 11. Who bought an evening dress yesterday? A. Cindy. B. Wendy. C. Mr. Miles. 12. What are the speakers going to do first? A. Refuel the car. B. Go to a party. C. Have lunch. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题. 13. What does the woman do? A. An editor. B. A teacher. C. A typist. 14. What is the woman writing about? A. The beautiful Amazon rainforests. B. A new railway under construction. C. Big changes in the Amazon valley. 15. Where did the woman's articles usually appear? A. In News Weekly. B. In the Sunday editions. C. In a local evening paper. 16. What does the woman expect to do? A. Work in a newspaper house. B. Become a professional writer. C. Sell her articles to a news service. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题. 17. Who may find the talk especially helpful? A. People who eat healthy diets. B. People who want to buy new houses. C. People who care about their figures. 18. What will people do in dark environments? A. Have more food. B. Lose appetite. C. Feel rather cold. 19. How long should a dinner last at least? A. 20 minutes. B. 30 minutes. C. 40 minutes. 20. What are people advised to do at mealtimes? A. Eat quickly. B. Play fast music. C. Use smaller dishes. 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） A Club Information Art Our weekly life drawing sessions are a relaxing environment for your artistic ability to develop and meet other creative souls. No previous experience of art is required to join, because we believe art should be for all. Meeting Time: Tuesdays 6 pm.-8 p.m. Learn more about us at art.soc@gmail.com Backstage We are a group of students who like theatre very much. We provide both the basics of theatre and voluntary theatre services in The Riley Smith Theatre. Backstage isn’t just about the theatre, though. We also run a trip once a year to a musical of our choice. Meeting Time: Fridays 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Learn more about us at backstage.soc@gmail.com Band We exist to help bring together musicians of every genre(体裁). We aim to promote live music and help musicians find band mates. Please join the BandSoc group by pressing the blue Visit Group“button, which has all the latest updates and events. Please also consider buying membership to save a few pounds at events. Meeting Time: Mondays 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Learn more about us at band soc@gmail.com Anglo-Chinese We are a culturally aware and diverse club devoted to promoting Chinese and British culture by creating a home away from home”. We aim to promote cultural exchange and meet amazing people. Joining us is completely free. We welcome everyone to join us and participate in our activities. Meeting Time: Thursdays 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Learn more about us at anglochinese.soc@gmail.com 1. Which website can you visit if you are interested in acting? A. art.soc@gmail.com B. backstage.soc@gmail.com C. band.soc@gmail.com D. anglochinese.soc@gmail.com 2. How can you take part in Band events at a reduced price? A. Become a member. B. Join the Visit Group. C. Bring a band mate. D. Book a ticket online. 3. Which club can you join to raise cross-cultural awareness? A. Art. B. Backstage. C. Band. D. Anglo-Chinese. B For the past five years, Paula Smith, a historian of science, has devoted herself to re-creating long-forgotten techniques. While doing research for her new book, she came across a 16th-century French manuscript（手稿）consisting of nearly 1,000 sets of instructions, covering subjects from tool making to finding the best sand. The author's intention remains as mysterious（神秘）as his name; he may have been simply taking notes for his own records. But Smith was struck mainly by the fact that she didn't truly grasp any of the skills the author described. "You simply can't get an understanding of that handwork by reading about it," she says. Though Smith did get her hands on the best sand, doing things the old-fashioned way isn't just about playing around with French mud. Reconstructing the work of the craftsmen（工匠）who lived centuries ago can reveal how they viewed the world, what objects filled their homes, and what went on in the workshops that produced them. It can even help solve present-day problems: In 2015, scientists discovered that a 10th-century English medicine for eve problems could kill a drug-resistant virus. The work has also brought insights for museums Smith says. One must know how an object was made in order to preserve it. What's more, reconstructions might be the only way to know what treasures looked like before time wore them down. Scholars have seen this idea in practice with ancient Greek and Roman statues. These sculptures were painted a rainbow of striking colours. We can't appreciate these kinds of details without seeing works of art as they originally appeared-something Smith believes you can do only when you have a road map. Smith has put the manuscript's ideas into practice. Her final goal is to link the worlds of art and science back together: She believes that bringing the old recipes to life can help develop a kind of learning that highlights experimentation, teamwork, and problem solving. Back when science—then called “the new philosophy”—took shape, academics looked to craftsmen for help in understanding the natural world. Microscopes and telescopes were invented by way of artistic tinkering（修补）, as craftsmen experimented with glass to better bend light. If we can rediscover the values of hands-on experience and craftwork, Smith says, we can marry the best of our modern insights with the handiness of our ancestors. 4. How did Smith, feel after reading the French manuscript? A. Confused about the technical terms. B. Impressed with its detailed instructions. C. Discouraged by its complex structure. D. Shocked for her own lack of hand skills. 5. According to Smith, the reconstruction work is done mainly to _____________. A. restore old workshops B. understand the craftsmen C. improve visual effects D. inspire the philosophers 6. Why does the author mention museums? A. To reveal the beauty of ancient objects. B. To present the findings of old science. C. To highlight the importance of antiques. D. To emphasise the values of hand skills. 7. Which would be the best title for this passage? A. Craftsmen Set the Trends for Artists B. Craftsmanship Leads to New Theories C. Craftsmanship Makes Better Scientists D. Craftsmen Reshape the Future of Science C Do you play video games? If so, you aren’t alone. Video games are becoming more common and are increasingly enjoyed by adults. The average age of gamers has been increasing and was estimated to be 35 in 2016. Changing technology also means that more people are exposed to video games. A new breed of casual gamers has come, who play on smart phones and tablets at spare moments throughout the day. But do they have any effect on our brains and behavior? Over the years, the media have made various claims about video games and their effect on our health and happiness. “Games have sometimes been praised or demonized, often without real data backing up those claims. Moreover, gaming is a popular activity, so everyone seems to have strong opinions on the topic,” says Marc Palaus, who with his colleagues wanted to see if any trends had appeared from the research to date concerning how video games affect the structure and activity of our brains. They collected the results from 116 scientific studies, 22 of which looked at structural changes in the brain and 100 of which looked at changes in brain functionality and behavior. The studies show that paying video games can change bow our brains perform, and even their structure. For example, playing video games affects our attention, and some studies found that gamers show improvements in several types of attention, such as sustained attention or selective attention. Video games can also be addictive, and this kind of addiction is called “Internet gaming disorder”. Researchers have found functional and structural changes in the neural reward system in gaming addicts. These neural changes are basically the same as those seen in other addictive disorders. So, what do all these brain changes mean? “We focused on how the brain reacts to video game exposure, but these effects do not always translate to real-life changes,” says Palaus. As video games are still quite new, the research into their effects is still in its babyhood. 8. What factor causes a new breed of casual gamers to appear? A. Video games become more and more attractive. B. The pressure from work becomes bigger and bigger. C. Modern adults are usually very curious about new things. D. The advanced technology makes games easily accessible. 9. What does Palaus’s research mainly focus on? A. What effects video games have on gamers’ brains. B. Which brain regions are affected by video games. C. How video games affect health and happiness D. Why video games influence gamers’ brains. 10. According to the research, why do some gamers get addicted to video games? A Because their memory systems are disturbed. B. Because their sustained attention is improved. C. Because their neural reward systems are changed. D. Because the inner structure of their brain is changed. 11. What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. Addiction to video games will affect our daily life. B. The influence of video games needs a further study. C. There should be certain laws to regulate video games. D. Video game exposure brings harm instead of benefits. D Is It Worth Buying Organic Food? Organic food, grown without artificial chemicals, is increasingly popular nowadays. Consumers have been willing to pay up to twice as much for goods with organic labels (标签). However, if you think paying a little more for organic food gets you a more nutritious (有营养的) and safer product, you might want to save your money. A study led by researchers at Stanford University says that organic products aren’t necessarily more nutritious, and they’re no less likely to suffer from disease-causing bacteria, either. The latest results, published in the Annuals of Internal Medicine, suggest that buyers may be wasting their money. “We did not find strong evidence that organic food is more nutritious or healthier,” says Dr. Crystal Smith-Spangler from Stanford. “So consumers shouldn’t assume that one type of food has a lower risk or is safer.” For their new study, Smith-Spangler and her colleagues conducted a review of two categories of research, including 17 studies that compared health outcomes between consumers of organic against traditional food products, and 223 studies that analyzed the nutritional content of the foods, including key vitamins, minerals and fats. While the researchers found little difference in nutritional content, they did find that organic fruit and vegetables were 20% less likely to have chemicals remaining on the surfaces. Neither organic nor traditional foods showed levels of chemicals high enough to go beyond food safety standards. And both organic and traditional meats, such as chicken and pork, were equally likely to be harmed by bacteria at very low rates. The researchers did find that organic milk and chicken contained higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids, a healthy fat also found in fish that can reduce the risk of heart disease. However, these nutritional differences were too small, and the researchers were unwilling to make much of them until further studies confirm the trends. Organic food is produced with fewer chemicals and more natural-growing practices, but that doesn’t always translate into a more nutritious or healthier product. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) states that “Whether you buy organic or not, finding the freshest foods available may have the biggest effect on taste.” Fresh food is at least as good as anything marketed as organic. 12. The new research questions whether organic food ________. A. should replace traditional food B. has been overpriced by farmers C. is grown with less harmful chemicals D. is really more nutritious and healthier 13. Smith Spangler and her colleagues found that ________. A. organic food could reduce the risk of heart disease B. traditional food was grown with more natural methods C. both organic and traditional food they examined were safe D. there was not a presence of any forms of bacteria in organic food 14. Which of the following is relatively healthier according to the passage? A. Organic chicken and pork. B. Organic milk and chicken. C. Traditional chicken and pork. D. Traditional fruit and vegetables. 15. What is the author’s attitude toward organic food? A. Doubtful. B. Positive. C. Unconcerned. D. Approving. 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。 Language is part of our daily lives, no matter where we live in the world. Similarly, music is a part of many people’s lives. ___16___ Here are some of their similarities. Both language and music have a writing system In English we record language using the alphabet, which is a collection of letters. Similarly, we use notes to keep a record of music. Just as you are reading this collection of letters on the paper and find meaning in it, musicians read notes and create meaning in the form of music which we can hear. ___17___ For example, we can read the ideas or hear the composition of someone who lived hundreds of years ago, which is really quite exciting. Both vary with culture ___18___ In the same way, we know that styles of music are different around the world, which gives us the opportunity to explore many different cultures through their music. This also means that there is something for everyone! Even if you don’t like Britpop melodies, you may love the energy of Latin American salsa music. Both share emotion How do you know that I am angry? ___19___ Similarly, music can sound angry, sad or happy. Music can show you exactly how the composer was or is feeling, and allows us to share that emotion. When you feel happy, you might want to sing and dance to a happy song. ___20___ A. Different culture makes different music. B. Both language and music play a huge role in our lives. C. You can guess where someone is from by listening to their language. D. By reading pieces of text or music, we are able to share experiences through time. E. In contrast, you have probably also listened to sad music when you were feeling down. F. Of course, you may be able to see it in my face, but you will know for sure through my words. G. We have all used music to express our emotions, often combining it with language in the form of song lyrics. 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选择中，选出最佳选项。 Shamarr Allen was sleepy at home one evening last July when he was shocked awake by a TV news item. There had been a ___21___ among a group of children in the slum of New Orleans. ___22___ from the city's slum, Allen is one of the most celebrated jazz trumpeters in the city. After seeing the____23____ news that morning, it didn't take long for Allen to____24____ a possible approach. He had a few spare ____25____lying around Maybe he could offer them to kids in exchange for their guns. Allen named the___26___My Trumpet Is My Weapon—after all, it was something of a ___27___ to release personal emotions, that ___28___me and redirected my path was a trumpet and the music.'' Allen says He met with the New Orleans mayor to figure out how to make children feel ___29___ handing over their guns to the police. Allen has collected seven guns so far, a small but symbolically important ___30___. But he doesn't stop with the___31___of gun tor instrument. After the exchanges, Allen connects the children with local ___32___who give them tree virtual trumpet lessons. More importantly, he has brought hope for his city and young people ___33___ a better life. "I just say, 'Look. I come from where you come from, and I can show you the ___34___ that got me out,'' says Allen. "And ___35___ may not be the way for you, but it will at least open your mind to see what's out there.” 21. A. cheering B. gathering C. shooting D. hunting 22. A. Surprisingly B. Originally C. Accidentally D. Unfortunately 23. A. humorous B. imaginary C. comic D. sad 24. A. hit on B. insist on C. count on D. focus on 25. A. coins B. carpets C. toys D. trumpets 26. A. experience B. program C. news D. gun 27. A. dream B. stage C. channel D. framework 28. A. shamed B. praised C. saved D. ruined 29. A. safe B. excited C. awkward D. depressed 30. A. start B. conclusion C. ceremony D. memorial 31. A. sales B. repairs C. destructions D. exchanges 32. A. composers B. musicians C. officials D. instructors 33. A. scared of B. confused about C. looking for D. bringing out 34. A. way B. advice C. warning D. commitment 35. A. knowledge B. music C. wisdom D. hope 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中单词的正确形式填空。 ____36____ (work) on the atomic bomb, Richard Feynman found that science represented the destruction and it put our future in danger, ____37____ was contrary to his knowledge of science when he was young. So he had a doubt whether there was some evil ____38____ (involve) in science or not. What on earth is the value of science? In his lecture, the American scientist thinks that science has value in three ways. First, ____39____ (science) knowledge makes us able to make all kinds of things. Second, intellectual enjoyment can ____40____ (provide) with us. Looking at problems deeply enough, we can feel the excitement and mystery coming to us again and again, inspiring us to look ____41____ (deep) still. The third value of science is that scientists have a lot of experience with ignorance and doubt and uncertainty. They are ignorant ____42____ the answer to a problem; they are uncertain even when they know the result; they are still in doubt even they are sure of ___43___ the result is going to be. At the end of his lecture, he hopes scientists take the ____44____ (responsible) of declaring the value of freedom, of teaching how doubt is to be welcomed and discussed and of ensuring the freedom for all generations ____45____ (come). 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你校英文报正在组织“我最敬佩的科学家”的征文活动，请你用英语写一篇文章投稿，内容包括： 1.概述我最敬佩的科学家； 2.他/她的杰出事迹； 3.我敬佩他/她理由及他/她对我的影响. 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 读后续写（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。 A MOTHER’S DAY SURPRISE The twins were filled with excitement as they thought of the surprise they were planning for Mother’s Day. How pleased and proud Mother would be when they brought her breakfast in bed. They planned to make French toast and chicken porridge. They had watched their mother in the kitchen. There was nothing to it. Jenna and Jeff knew exactly what to do. The big day came at last. The alarm rang at 6 a.m. The pair went down the stairs quietly to the kitchen. They decided to boil the porridge first. They put some rice into a pot of water and left it to boil while they made the French toast. Jeff broke two eggs into a plate and added in some milk. Jenna found the bread and put two slices into the egg mixture. Next, Jeff turned on the second stove burner to heat up the frying pan. Everything was going smoothly until Jeff started frying the bread. The pan was too hot and the bread turned black within seconds. Jenna threw the burnt piece into the sink and put in the other slice of bread. This time, she turned down the fire so it cooked nicely. Then Jeff noticed steam shooting out of the pot and the lid starting to shake. The next minute the porridge boiled over and put out the fire. Jenna panicked. Thankfully, Jeff stayed calm and turned off the gas quickly. But the stove was a mess now. Jenna told Jeff to clean it up so they could continue to cook the rest of the porridge. But Jeff’s hand touched the hot burner and he gave a cry of pain. Jenna made him put his hand in cold water. Then she caught the smell of burning. Oh dear! The piece of bread in the pan had turned black as well. 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。 As the twins looked around them in disappointment, their father appeared. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The twins carried the breakfast upstairs and woke their mother up. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$