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2024-2025学年度第二学期高二期中考试题 英语 满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟 注意事项： 1.答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2.选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。 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。 1 When will the plane take off? A. At 8:15 a.m. B. At 9:15 a.m. C. At 10:15 a.m. 2. Where is the woman going? A. The hotel. B. The hospital. C. The supermarket 3. What will the woman do tomorrow? A. Go to a concert with the man. B. Take part in a basketball match. C. See the WCBA stars off. 4. What does the man think of physics lessons in high school? A. Helpful. B. Difficult. C. Easy. 5. What is the man confused about? A. The story’s plots. B. The story’s beginning. C. The story’s ending 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。 6. Why is the man angry with the woman? A. She is late. B. She misunderstood him. C. She won’t wait for him. 7. What will the woman probably do? A. Try on some new dresses. B. Wait outside with the man. C. Read the bulletin board. 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题 8. What’s the man’s favorite fruit? A. Apples. B. Peaches. C. Bananas. 9. When were peach trees first planted in China according to the report? A. About 750 years ago. B. About 5,000 years ago. C. About 7,000 years ago. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the relationship between John and Malcolm? A. Classmates. B. Brothers. C. Neighbors. 11. What is John crazy about? A. Tennis. B. Basketball C. Table tennis. 12. What does the man’s wife want John to study? A. Spanish. B. Law. C. Business. 听第9段材料，回第13至16题 13. What did George do? A. He went to an exhibition. B. He had a painting class. C. He gave a lecture. 14. What does George like best? A. Watercolors. B. Oil paintings. C. Portraits. 15. What does George say about himself? A. He is a good painter. B. He has artistic ability. C. He loves art very much. 16. What is Mary going to do this weekend? A. Buy a ticket for the exhibition. B. Paint a picture. C. Go to the art exhibition. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题 17. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. House rules for lazy kids. B. Ways of making kids creative. C. Kids’ health and intellectual development. 18. What should parents encourage their kids to do? A. Read more books. B. Keep the house tidy. C. Take a long break 19. Why does the speaker suggest limiting the amount of TV and video games? A. To make kids finish their homework ahead of time. B. To keep kids away from the violent programming. C. To make kids participate in more activities. 20. What is the speaker most probably? A. A teacher. B. A doctor C. A writer. 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 POETRY CHALLENGE Write a poem about how courage, determination, and strength have helped you face challenges in your life. Prizes 3 Grand Prizes:Trip to Washington, D.C. for each of three winners, a parent and one other person of the winner’s choice. Trip includes round-trip air tickets, hotel stay for two nights, and tours of the National Air and Space Museum and the office of National Geographic World. 6 First Prizes:The book Sky Pioneer:A Photobiography of Amelia Earhart signed by author Corinne Szabo and pilot Linda Finch. 50 Honorable Mentions:Judges will choose up to 50 honorable mention winners, who will each receive a T-shirt in memory of Earhart’s final flight. Rules Follow all rules carefully to prevent disqualification. ■Write a poem using 100 words or fewer. Your poem can be any format, any number of lines. ■Write by hand or type on a single sheet of paper. You may use both the front and back of the paper. ■On the same sheet of paper, write or type your name, address, telephone number, and birth date. ■Mail your entry to us by October 31 this year. 1. How many people can each grand prize winner take on the free trip? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Six. 2. What will each of the honorable mention winners get? A. A plane ticket. B. A book by Corinne Szabo. C. A special T-shirt. D. A photo of Amelia Earhart. 3. Which of the following will result in disqualification? A. Typing your poem out. B. Writing a poem of 120 words. C. Using both sides of the paper. D. Mailing your entry on October 30. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇应用文。本文是一篇诗歌大赛的征稿启事。文章就参赛作品的内容、奖项、参赛规则等做了介绍。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Prizes部分中第一段中的“Trip to Washington, D.C. for each of three winners, a parent and one other person of the winner's choice”可知，每位获奖者都可以带一名家长和另一名由获奖者选择的人员。因此，每位获奖者可以带两个人。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Prizes部分中第三段“50 Honorable Mentions: Judges will choose up to 50 honorable mention winners, who will each receive a T-shirt in memory of Earhart's final flight”可知，每位优秀奖获奖者都将获得一件纪念埃尔哈特最后一次飞行的T恤。故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一部分中的“Follow all rules carefully to prevent disqualification. Write a poem using 100 words or fewer”可知，所写的诗字数不能超过100字。否则，将会被取消资格。故结合选项，B选项(写一首120字的诗)是会被取消资格的。故选B。 B Aarrav Anil, the 17-year-old student with a passion for robotics from Bengraluro, invented a smart spoon that can help people with Parkinson’s disease eat with dignity. Aarrav’s interest in creating a smart spoon came from seeing his uncle Arjun who has Parkinson’s disease struggling to feed himself. This disease affects the brain and leads to involuntary shaking. Hence, food kept spilling out of his mouth and onto his clothing. Aarrav wanted his uncle to be able to eat by himself with dignity. Aarrav took to his room with microcontrollers, motors, sensors and a 3-D printer. Not everything went smoothly. “It was frustrating not being able to find the tiny electronics parts I needed here in India. I had to order some from China, but they took ages to arrive,” Aarrav said. Through tireless efforts, Aarrav made a first model but the handle was too slippery for his uncle to use so he had to change it. Then the prototype (雏形) went to be tested at the RV College of Physiotherapy in Bengaluru. “I’ve been fine tuning the design based on the college’s feedback — that it needs to be waterproof (防水的) so that it can be washed without damaging all the electronics inside; and that it must be detachable (可拆卸的) so it can be cleaned and replaced by a fork,” Aarrav said. The trials being conducted at the college are expected to be completed by early 2025 and the results will be published in a medical journal. Aarrav hopes that his smart spoon will begin to be produced on a small scale when the testing is complete. While other smart spoons already exist and two US companies are already producing their own versions, the cost is too high for most Indians. Aarrav’s version is estimated to cost around $80. His hope is that everyone with Parkinson’s disease will have access to a smart spoon. 4. What can Aarrav’s invention help people with Parkinson’s disease do? A. Maintain their physical balance. B. Boost their mood and relieve stress. C. Rid them of uncontrollable shaking. D. Feed themselves much more easily. 5. What is emphasized about the invention of the smart spoon in Paragraph 3? A. Its challenges. B. Its popularity. C. Its functions. D. Its application. 6. Which can best replace the underlined word “tuning” in Paragraph 4? A. Publicizing. B. Adjusting. C. Outlining. D. Simplifying. 7. Which of the following best describes Aarrav? A. Persevering and sociable. B. Intelligent and humble. C. Ambitious and caring. D. Sensitive and genuine. 【答案】4. D 5. A 6. B 7. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Aarrav发明智能勺子的原因和过程。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段中“Aarrav Anil, the 17-year-old student with a passion for robotics from Bengraluro, invented a smart spoon that can help people with Parkinson’s disease eat with dignity.(来自班加罗尔的17岁学生Aarrav Anil对机器人技术充满热情，他发明了一种智能勺子，可以帮助帕金森病患者有尊严地吃饭)”可知，Aarrav的发明能帮助帕金森氏症患者更容易地自己进食。故选D。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段中“Not everything went smoothly.‘It was frustrating not being able to find the tiny electronics parts I needed here in India. I had to order some from China, but they took ages to arrive.’Aarrav said. Through tireless efforts, Aarrav made a first model but the handle was too slippery for his uncle to use so he had to change it.(并不是一切都很顺利。“在印度找不到我需要的微型电子部件，我很沮丧。我不得不从中国订购一些，但它们花了很长时间才到。”Aarrav说。通过不知疲倦的努力。Aarrav做了第一个模型，但把手太滑了，他的叔叔无法使用，所以他不得不更换它)”可知，Aarrav在采购原件和设计中都遇到了困难。由此可知，第三段强调了智能勺子的发明过程中所面临的挑战。故选A。 【6题详解】 词句猜测题。根据文章第四段划线词后“the design based on the college’s feedback — that it needs to be waterproof (防水的) so that it can be washed without damaging all the electronics inside; that it must be detachable (可拆卸的) so it can be cleaned and replaced by a fork, (根据学院的反馈，它需要防水，这样在清洗时不会损坏里面的所有电子设备；它必须是可拆卸的，这样就可以清洁和更换叉子)”可知，Aarrav根据学院的反馈对智能勺子进行调整，推测划线词的意思是“调整”。故选B。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Aarrav hopes that his smart spoon will begin to be produced on a small scale when the testing is complete. While other smart spoons already exist and two US companies are already producing their own versions, the cost is too high for most Indians. Aarrav’s version is estimated to cost around $80. His hope is that everyone with Parkinson’s disease will have access to a smart spoon.(Aarrav希望他的智能勺子能在测试完成后开始小规模生产虽然其他的智能勺子已经存在，两家美国公司已经在生产自己的版本，但对大多数印度人来说，成本太高了。Aarrav的版本估计售价在80美元左右。他希望每个患有帕金森氏症的人都能使用一个智能勺子)”可知，他希望他的产品能投产，让患有帕金森氏症的人使用便宜的智能勺子，由此可推知，他是有雄心且有爱心的。故选C。 C In today’s digital age, where a vast ocean of information is just a click away, the question arises: can one learn too much? because no individual can grasp the entirety of human knowledge. However, there exists a phenomenon where too much learning can lead to inaction, a state of being flooded with too much information. Consider a situation where you’re eager to achieve a particular goal. You begin by conducting lots of research, diving deep into the subject. As you absorb more information, it paradoxically (矛盾地) feels like your understanding weakens. Each new concept or strategy reveals further layers, making the goal seem more complicated and out of reach. This situation is a common trap: the endless pursuit (追求) of more information. Although gaining comprehensive knowledge is valuable that is to say there’s nothing wrong with learning a lot, issues arise when this pursuit affects practical application. If learning continuously prevents you from starting, you’ll find yourself stuck, unable to achieve your desired outcomes. A more effective approach to achieving goals is to strike a balance between learning and doing. Gather necessary information and then shift into action quickly, even if you feel somewhat unprepared. This is often the best way to learn, as hands-on experience provides insights that theoretical (理论的) knowledge alone cannot. The comparison with a baby learning to walk is a good example here. A baby doesn’t learn to walk by sitting and analyzing the process. Instead, it learns by attempting to walk, falling, and then understanding from each fall what works and what doesn’t. Through repeated effort, walking is eventually mastered. This method applies to goal achievement too. By engaging in action, learning from the outcomes, and adjusting accordingly, you gradually move closer to your goals. In summary, while the pursuit of knowledge is valuable, it’s crucial not to let it become a barrier to action. Learning should be a stepping stone to doing, not an end in itself. It’s through the interaction of gathering knowledge and applying it that we can truly progress towards our ambitions. 8. What stops people from achieving the goal? A. The distraction caused by unrelated tasks. B. The inability to find relevant information. C. The desire to learn basic concepts or strategies. D. The confusion caused by too much information. 9. What does the author try to advocate in Paragraphs 3&4? A. Sticking to continuous learning. B. Gaining as much knowledge as possible. C. Taking practical action without delay. D. Focusing more on theoretical knowledge. 10. Why is the example “baby learning to walk” mentioned in paragraph 5? A. To compare different learning styles. B. To illustrate learning through action and experience. C. To show the significance of making mistakes. D. To emphasize the necessity for parental guidance. 11. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. The Process of Absorbing Information B. The Harmony of Learning and Doing C. The Pursuit of Advanced Knowledge D. The importance of Hands-on Experience 【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇说明文。在数字时代，过量的信息会造成学习停滞的问题，因此，在学习过程中，实践经验能帮助我们更全面的理解学习的知识，从而实现目标。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“However, there exists a phenomenon where too much learning can lead to inaction, a state of being flooded with too much information. (然而，有一种现象是，过度学习可能导致无所作为，一种被太多信息淹没的状态)”可知，数字时代给学习提供太多的信息，这些信息给人们带来困惑，由此可知，是这些信息带来的困惑阻止了人们达到学习的目标。故选D项。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“This situation is a common trap: the endless pursuit (追求) of more information. Although gaining comprehensive knowledge is valuable, that is to say there’s nothing wrong with learning a lot, issues arise when this pursuit affects practical application.(这种情况是一种常见的误区：对更多信息的无休止追求。虽然获取全面的知识是有价值的，也就是说，大量学习本身并无不妥之处，但问题在于这种追求会妨碍实际应用)”可知，作者认为学习很多知识并没有错，但当这种追求影响了实际应用时，就出现了问题，结合第四段中的“A more effective approach to achieving goals is to strike a balance between learning and doing. (实现目标的另一种更有效的方法是在学习和实践之间取得平衡)”可知，在学习与实践之间要寻求一种平衡，由此可推断，作者是建议人们要立刻采取实际行动。故选C项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“This is often the best way to learn, as hands-on experience provides insights that theoretical knowledge alone cannot. (这通常是最好的学习方式，因为实践经验提供了理论知识无法提供的见解)”可知，学习的最好方法是通过实践去积累经验，结合第五段“A baby doesn’t learn to walk by sitting and analyzing the process. Instead, it learns by attempting to walk, falling, and then understanding from each fall what works and what doesn’t. Through repeated effort, walking is eventually mastered. This method applies to goal achievement too. By engaging in action, learning from the outcomes, and adjusting accordingly, you gradually move closer to your goals.(婴儿并非通过坐着思考来学会走路的，而是通过尝试走路、摔倒，然后从每次摔倒中了解哪些方法有效、哪些无效来学习的。通过不断努力，最终能够掌握走路的技能。这种方法同样适用于目标的实现。通过采取行动、从结果中学习并相应地调整，你会逐渐朝着目标迈进)”可知，婴儿是通过不断的实践学习走路，在行动中不断地积累经验，由此可知，第五段通过“婴儿学习走路”的例子来解释通过行动和经验来学习这个观点。故选B项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章全文，尤其是最后一段“In summary, while the pursuit of knowledge is valuable, it’s crucial not to let it become a barrier to action. Learning should be a stepping stone to doing, not an end in itself. It’s through the interaction of gathering knowledge and applying it that we can truly progress towards our ambitions.(总之，追求知识固然重要，但切不可让它成为行动的阻碍。学习应当是行动的垫脚石，而非目的本身。只有通过获取知识并加以应用的过程，我们才能真正朝着自己的目标迈进)”可知，在追求知识价值时，不能将其称为行动的障碍，由此可知，本文介绍在学习过程中，应将信息和实践相结合，这样能更好地实现目标，所以标题“学与做的和谐”与本文主旨相符。故选B项。 D The sequel (续编) to the block extraordinary Chinese animation film, Ne Zha, was released on Chinese New Year’s day, that is, Jan 29. Like many other Chinese movies, Ne Zha 2 is also based on a Chinese mythological figure — protective deity (神) Ne Zha. The film’s script is based on a popular 17th century Chinese novel, the Investiture of the Gods, which is one of the first major literary works to feature “deities” and “demons” in Taoism and Buddhism. How come films based on Chinese mythology have become massive hits at the box office? Ne Zha 2symbolizes rebellion. The image of Ne Zha has been modified from the traditional tragic hero “returning to his father” to a modern rebel who “changes his destiny against God’s will”, which is in line with the spiritual aspirations of today’s youths and their determination to fight against labeling and pursue their goals. This kind of modification breaks the character’s “sacredness” myth, enabling it to resonate with the audience. The film is a fusion of cultural symbols. It combines punk style, modern colloquialism (俗话), names and other elements such as the “Sichuan-style Mandarin” accent of Master Taiyi who is the tutor of Ne Zha. This practice grafts traditional cultural symbols with popular culture, making the film appealing to the audience. At the same time, it fosters a unique cultural identity. Ne Zha 2 is a great innovation in visual aesthetics (美感). The movie drives Gen Next Internet of things with 5G and smart technology, with fascinatingly innovative art direction, especially the misty landscape, which enhances the experience of going to the theater. That Ne Zha has been created with utmost care is evident from the fact that the character on the screen maintains its oriental aesthetic mood. Indeed, Ne Zha could become a new cultural brand of China. The film also illustrates changing family ethics. By transforming NeZha’s parents, Mr and Mrs Li Jing, from traditional, strict parents to loving father and mother who “go against God’s will to protect their son”, the filmmaker reconstructs Chinese family relationships, echoing the younger generation’s pursuit of “family roots” and building a cross-generational emotional connection. The film demonstrates the technological heroism of Chinese animators, reflecting Chinese film makers’ cultural confidence. Furthermore, the production team has increased the character count threefold from the prequel (前篇), an accomplishment that seems to have impressed audiences. The number of special effects shots in Ne Zha 2 alone surpasses the total number of shots in Ne Zha 1, giving audiences a visually spectacular experience. This reflects a commitment to create a more immersive and awe-inspiring cinematic journey. 12. What is the main theme of the movie “Ne Zha 2 Demon Child Conquers the Sea”? A. A courageous tragic hero returning to his father. B. A contemporary rebel who does not submit to his given fate. C. A story about a deity who follows traditional values. D. A tale of a hero who adheres to societal norms. 13. What can we infer from paragraph 4? A. The film adopts classical Chinese literature exclusively. B. Modern cultural references are neglected in the film. C. Traditional mythological elements are solely focused on. D. The film gives full play to different elements like present-day dialects. 14. What technological advancement is employed in “Ne Zha 2”? A. The use of 2D animation techniques. B. The reliance on traditional hand-drawn animation. C. The blend of 5G and smart technology. D. The adoption of Chinese martial arts. 15. How does the film illustrate the concept of family relationships? A. By portraying Ne Zha’s parents as strict and traditional figures. B. By ignoring the role of family in Ne Zha’s lifetime. C. By representing Ne Zha’s parents as affectionate and protective characters. D. By unfolding Ne Zha as an orphan with no family ties. 【答案】12. B 13. D 14. C 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文简单介绍了中国动画电影《哪吒2：魔童闹海》的主要内容、文化融合、视觉美学创新、家庭伦理变化以及技术成就等方面。影片还通过改变哪吒父母形象来阐释家庭关系的概念，展现了中国动画师的技术英雄主义和中国电影制作者的文化自信。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“The image of Ne Zha has been modified from the traditional tragic hero ‘returning to his father’ to a modern rebel who ‘changes his destiny against God’s will’, which is in line with the spiritual aspirations of today’s youths and their determination to fight against labeling and pursue their goals.(哪吒的形象已经从传统的悲剧英雄“回归父亲”转变为现代的叛逆者“逆天改命”，这符合当今青年的精神追求和他们反对标签、追求目标的决心)”可知，《哪吒2：魔童闹海》这部电影的主要主题是“一个不顺从命运的当代叛逆者”。故选B项。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“The film is a fusion of cultural symbols. It combines punk style, modern colloquialism (俗话), names and other elements such as the ‘Sichuan-style Mandarin’ accent of Master Taiyi who is the tutor of Ne Zha.(这部电影是文化符号的融合。它结合了朋克风格、现代俗语、名字等元素，以及哪吒师父太乙真人的“四川话”口音)”可知，这部电影充分发挥了当代方言等不同元素。故选D项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第五段“The movie drives Gen Next Internet of things with 5G and smart technology(这部电影以5G和智能技术驱动下一代物联网)”可知，《哪吒2》采用了5G和智能技术的结合。故选C项。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段“By transforming NeZha’s parents, Mr and Mrs Li Jing, from traditional, strict parents to loving father and mother who ‘go against God’s will to protect their son’, the filmmaker reconstructs Chinese family relationships(通过把哪吒的父母李靖夫妇从传统严厉的父母转变为“逆天护子”的慈爱父母，电影制作人重构了中国家庭关系)”可知，这部电影通过将哪吒的父母描绘成充满爱和保护欲的角色来阐释家庭关系的概念。故选C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。 Food waste may result from lifelong habits. ____16____ Follow these tips to reduce unnecessary food waste in your household and save money along the way. Plan your meals. When you don’t know clearly what you want to eat, it’s easy to pick up more than you need, especially when items are on offer. Plan your meals for the week in advance to avoid unnecessary food waste. ____17____. Store your products correctly. A lot of fruit and vegetables spoil before you eat them. ____18____ For example, potatoes, carrots and other root vegetables last longest if kept in the dark. Fresh fruit and vegetables, like grapes or onions shouldn’t be kept with ethylene-producing products as they make other fresh produce ripen and rot(腐烂) more quickly. You can also find many ways to keep your perishables fresh by using water. Get creative with leftovers. For those times when planning fails you and you end up with leftover meals in your fridge, instead of throwing them out, think about inventive ways to transform them. ____19____ Think twice before you toss items like meat bones, which form the perfect basis for stock or a soup throughout the winter. ____20____ Do you always buy the same things every time you are in the supermarket, yet every week you have things you throw away? Note down the products in the bin time and time again, so that you can avoid buying them (or so much of them) in the future. A. Track your trash. B. Sort out the rubbish. C. Many unknown tips can keep produce fresh. D. Try to stretch your grocery budget a little bit further. E. Luckily, it’s easy to learn how to change these habits around. F. Italians, for example, fry leftover rice and it becomes Arancini. G. Work out what you plan to eat and how much of each item you’ll need. 【答案】16. E 17. G 18. C 19. F 20. A 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇说明文。食物浪费可能源于终生的习惯，文章介绍了4个不但有助于减少食物浪费，还能省钱的好习惯。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Food waste may result from lifelong habits. (食物浪费可能源于终生的习惯。)”可知，文章第一段切入话题，浪费食物的那些习惯，habits为复现词，E项“Luckily, it’s easy to learn how to change these habits around. (幸运的是，学习如何改变这些习惯是很容易的。)”承接上文，下文“Follow these tips to reduce unnecessary food waste in your household and save money along the way. (遵循这些建议可以减少家里不必要的食物浪费，同时还能省钱。)”中的Follow these tips呼应E项中的how to change these habits around，下文为E项中change these habits around的好处。上下文衔接连贯。故选E项。 【17题详解】 由本段中心句“Plan your meals. (计划你餐饮)”可知，本段内容与饮食有关，空前“Plan your meals for the week in advance to avoid unnecessary food waste. (提前计划好一周的饮食，避免不必要的食物浪费。)”具体指出计划饮食的时间安排，G项“Work out what you plan to eat and how much of each item you’ll need. (弄清楚你计划吃什么，每种食物你需要多少。)”是计划每天的具体的饮食和分量。上下文衔接连贯顺畅。故选G项。 【18题详解】 由本段中心句“Store your products correctly. (正确存储您的产品。)”可知，本段内容与products有关，上文“A lot of fruit and vegetables spoil before you eat them. (许多水果和蔬菜在你吃之前就变质了。)”可知，此处涉及水果蔬菜的正确保存方法，C项“Many unknown tips can keep produce fresh. (很多不为人知的方法可以让农产品保持新鲜)”顺接上文，下文“For example, potatoes, carrots and other root vegetables last longest if kept in the dark. Fresh fruit and vegetables, like grapes or onions shouldn’t be kept with ethylene-producing products as they make other fresh produce ripen and rot (腐烂) more quickly. (例如，土豆、胡萝卜和其他根茎类蔬菜在黑暗中保存的时间最长。新鲜水果和蔬菜，如葡萄或洋葱，不应该与产生乙烯的产品一起保存，因为它们会使其他新鲜农产品更快成熟和腐烂。)”以举例的形式，介绍了C项中的unknown tips，上下文衔接连贯顺畅，故选C项。 【19题详解】 由本段中心句“Get creative with leftovers. (创造性地处理剩饭剩菜 。)”可知本段内容与leftovers有关，根据上文“For those times when planning fails you and you end up with leftover meals in your fridge, instead of throwing them out, think about inventive ways to transform them. (当你的计划失败了，你的冰箱里堆满了剩饭的时候，与其把它们扔掉，不如想想有创意的方法来改造它们。)”可知，下文将陈述“有创意的方法”，F项“Italians, for example, fry leftover rice and it becomes Arancini. (比如，意大利人把剩下的米饭炒一炒，就变成了Arancini。)”举例说明，意大利人如何创意地处理剩饭，上下文衔接连贯，故选F项。 【20题详解】 此处考查本段小标题。下文“Do you always buy the same things every time you are in the supermarket, yet every week you have things you throw away? Note down the products in the bin time and time again, so that you can avoid buying them (or so much of them) in the future. (你是不是每次去超市都买同样的东西，但每周都有扔掉的东西？一次又一次地记下垃圾箱里的产品，这样你就可以避免在未来购买这些产品或购买那么多。)”可知，对于被扔掉的东西，要有记录，这样下次就可以少买或者不买，免得浪费，A项“Track your trash. (跟踪你的垃圾)”，下文中的the products in the bin呼应trash，语意一致，A项适合作小标题。故选A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。 My life as an exchange student finally began! It was only a short 20-minute drive from the airport to Queensland University of Technology (QUT), but I ____21____ it a lot because my driver was very ____22____ and told me a lot about Australian culture along the way. Before leaving home, I had a fair idea of what my ____23____ would be like. When O-Week (迎新周) at QUT finally happened, I felt that my life here really lived up to my first ____24____. The week-long event not only ____25____ me to take part in different clubs and societies, but also gave me a chance to ____26____ QUT’s campus. I loved the ____27____ of O-Week. It was really lively. Interacting with different cultures in person was really a(n) ____28____. I felt this was exactly what I ____29____ life in Australia would be like. I was really excited! After _____30_____ my new home, I found that living in Brisbane was quite different. I had the _____31_____ to do a lot more and had no limits on _____32_____ I could do them. For example, have you ever wanted pancakes even at 6 am? Besides, it is convenient to live there—one of my favorite restaurants was only a 2-minute walk away from my _____33_____. Besides, I found it quite interesting to meet and work with the locals. I loved Australia so much that I felt very _____34_____ when my experience came to a(n) _____35_____. I made so many friends there and I hope to see them all again on my next world tour! 21. A. predicted B. enjoyed C. hated D. pursued 22. A. curious B. lonely C. friendly D. independent 23. A. experience B. position C. result D. behavior 24. A. options B. expectations C. challenges D. grades 25. A. warned B. forced C. taught D. allowed 26. A. explode B. export C. explore D. expand 27. A. atmosphere B. purpose C. invitation D. origin 28. A. attitude B. eye-opener C. record-holder D. mixture 29. A. denied B. pictured C. declared D. postponed 30. A. settling into B. figuring out C. carrying out D. knocking into 31. A. excuse B. patience C. intention D. freedom 32. A. why B. how C. when D. where 33. A. house B. village C. company D. laboratory 34. A. proud B. confused C. upset D. satisfied 35. A. point B. power C. existence D. end 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. B 25. D 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. B 30. A 31. D 32. C 33. A 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍作者作为交换生在澳大利亚昆士兰科技大学的经历。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：从机场到昆士兰科技大学只有短短20分钟的车程，但我非常喜欢，因为我的司机非常友好，一路上给我讲了很多澳大利亚的文化。A. predicted预测；B. enjoyed喜欢；C. hated讨厌；D. pursued追求。根据“because my driver was very ____ and told me a lot about Australian culture along the way.”可知，作者喜欢这短短20分钟的车程。故选B项。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：从机场到昆士兰科技大学只有短短20分钟的车程，但我非常喜欢，因为我的司机非常友好，一路上给我讲了很多澳大利亚的文化。A. curious好奇的；B. lonely孤独的；C. friendly友好的；D. independent独立的。根据“and told me a lot about Australian culture along the way.”可知，司机非常友好。故选C项。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在离开家之前，我对我的经历有了一个大致的概念。A. experience经历；B. position位置；C. result结果；D. behavior行为。根据“When O-Week at QUT finally happened, I felt that my life here really lived up tomy first ____ .”可知，作者在去昆士兰科技大学作为交换生之前，对自己的经历有一个大致的概念。故选A项。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当在昆士兰科技大学的迎新周终于发生时，我觉得我在这里的生活真的达到了我最初的期望。A. options可选择的事物；B. expectations期望；C. challenges挑战；D. grades成绩。根据“Before leaving home, I had a fair ideaof what my ____ would be like.”可知，这里的生活达到了自己最初的期望。故选B项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：为期一周的活动不仅让我参加了不同的俱乐部和社团，也让我有机会探索昆士兰科技大学的校园。A. warned警告；B. forced强迫；C. taught教；D. allowed允许。allow sb. to do sth.允许某人做某事，让某人做某事。根据“but also gave me a chance to ____ QUT’s campus.”可知，迎新周的活动让作者参加了不同的俱乐部和社团。故选D项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：为期一周的活动不仅让我参加了不同的俱乐部和社团，也让我有机会探索昆士兰科技大学的校园。A. explode爆炸；B. export出口；C. explore探索；D. expand扩大。根据“The week-long event not only ____ me totake part in different clubs and societies,”可知，迎新周的活动让作者有机会探索昆士兰科技大学的校园。故选C项。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我喜欢迎新周的氛围。A. atmosphere气氛；B. purpose目的；C. invitation邀请；D. origin起源。根据“It was really lively. Interacting with different cultures in person was really a(n) ____ .I felt this was exactly how I ____ .life in Australia would be like. I was really excited!”可知，作者很喜欢迎新周的氛围。故选A项。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：与不同文化的人互动真的让人大开眼界。A. atitude态度；B. eye-opener大开眼界的事物；C. record-holder记录保持者；D. mixture混合。根据“different cultures”和“It was really lively.”可知，与不同文化的人交流让作者大开眼界。故选B项。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我觉得这正是我想象中的澳大利亚生活的样子。A. denied否认；B. pictured想象；C. declared宣告；D. postponed延迟。根据“When O-Week at QUT finally happened, I felt that my life here really lived up tomy first ____ .”可知，作者觉得这正是自己想象中的澳大利亚生活的样子。故选B项。 【30题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：在我的新家安顿下来后，我发现在布里斯班的生活很不一样。A. settling into安置；B. figuring out想出；C. carrying out开展；D. knocking into撞上。根据“I found that living in Brisbane was quite different.”可知，作者在澳大利亚适应了新家。故选A项。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我有了做更多事情的自由，对我能做的事情没有任何限制。A. excuse借口；B. patience耐心；C. intention打算；D. freedom自由。根据“and had no limits on ____ I could do them.”可知，作者有了做更多事情的自由。故选D项。 【32题详解】 考查疑问副词词义辨析。句意：我可以自由地做更多的事情，而且没有限制我什么时候可以做。A. why为什么；B. how怎么；C. when什么时候；D. where哪里。根据“I had the ____ to do a lot more”可知，作者什么时候可以做事情是没有限制的。故选C项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：此外，住在那里很方便——我最喜欢一家餐馆离我家只有2分钟的步行路程。A. house房子；B. village村庄；C. company公司；D. laboratory实验室。根据“After ____ my new home, I found that living in Brisbane was quite different.”和“Besides, it is convenient to live there”可知，这里指作者最喜欢的一家餐馆离家只有2分钟的步行路程。故选A项。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我非常爱澳大利亚，当我的经历结束时，我感到非常难过。A. proud骄傲的；B. confused困惑的；C. upset沮丧的；难过的；D. satisfied满意的。根据“when my experience came to a(n) ____ .”可知，作者作为交换生经历结束时感到非常难过。故选C项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我非常爱澳大利亚，当我的经历结束时，我感到非常难过。A. point观点；B. power权力；C. existence存在；D. end结束。此处是固定搭配come to an end意为“结束”。根据“I loved Australia so much that I felt very ____ ”可知，这里指作者作为交换生经历结束了。故选D项。 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个适当的单词或者括号内单词的正确形式。 “Traveling to China seems like traveling to another world. Its many famous scenic attractions impressed me____36____(great),” an American said. The following is____37____he wrote on his website. My friends and I had a family visit in Xi’an,____38____old city with a long history in China. The hosts were retired or stayed at home without a job, and they were friendly to____39____(visit) from different countries coming their homes. We____40____(taste)the true home-cooked dishes in the home of the family that we visited. For in-homing dinner, the host would prepare a list of menus in advance (提前). Our tour guide asked____41____(we) for advice out the food, so the host would try to cook what we wanted____42____(eat) at his home.We just enjoyed the locally cooked dishes. It was quite a different and exciting experience. Many foreigners enjoy____43____(learn) how to make Chinese dumplings. We____44____(be) also offered a general cooking class in the local family. The host taught us to make dumplings step by step with lots of patience. And we didn’t need to pay any money____45____this. Travel China Guide offers this kind of service free of charge. The family visit in Xi’an was a good chance for us to get to know Chinese people’s daily life. 【答案】36. greatly 37. what 38. an 39. visitors 40 tasted 41. us 42. to eat 43. learning 44. were 45. for 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一位美国人在西安的旅游经历。 【36题详解】 考查副词。句意：“它的许多著名景点给我留下了深刻的印象，”一位美国人说。此处修饰动词impressed，应用副词，作状语，故填greatly。 【37题详解】 考查表语从句。句意：以下是他在自己的网站上写的内容。分析句子可知，空处及之后的内容在句中为表语从句，空处作从句中write的宾语，表示“写的内容”，所以用连接代词what，故填what。 【38题详解】 考查冠词。句意：我和朋友们全家去西安旅游，这是中国历史悠久的古城。分析可知，空处及之后的内容在句中为同位语，解释说明西安，西安是一个城市，city为可数名词，其前形容词old的首个音素为元音音素，所以用不定冠词an，故填an。 【39题详解】 考查名词复数形式。句意：这些主人要么退休，要么待在家里，没有工作，他们对来自不同国家的访客很友好。空前to为介词，结合句中“from different countries”可知，此处指来自不同国家的访客，所以空处填名词复数visitors。故填visitors。 【40题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：我们在拜访的人家品尝真正的家常菜。空处在句中为谓语，结合句中“we visited”可知，这里描述的是过去的事情，所以时态用一般过去时，故填tasted。 【41题详解】 考查代词。句意：我们的导游问我们关于食物的建议，所以主人会尽量在他家做我们想吃的东西。空处在句中作宾语，所以用人称代词we的宾格us，故填us。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意同上。动词短语want to do“想做……”，不定式作宾语，结合句中“we wanted”，此处用不定式to eat，故填to eat。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：许多外国人喜欢学习如何包饺子。动词短语enjoy doing sth.“喜欢做某事”，doing为动名词作宾语，结合空前enjoy可知，此处用动名词learning，故填learning。 【44题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：当地家庭还为我们提供了一个普通烹饪班。结合上文“The following is　　　he wrote on his website.”及下文“The host taught us to make dumplings step by step with lots of patience.”可知，文章讲述的是旅游的经历，所以动作发生在过去，空前we为复数，所以空处用were，故填were。 【45题详解】 考查介词。句意：而且我们不需要付任何钱。动词短语pay for“付款”，故填for。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你校准备将本校学生国画比赛的作品进行线上展览，请你为校留学生办公室拟一则公告，通知校内留学生登录校园网站观展并为自己心仪的作品投票，内容包括： 1.展览内容； 2.展览时间； 3.投票方式。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Notice ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ International Students Office 【答案】NOTICE We are excited to announce that there will be an online exhibition of the Chinese Painting Competition for all students to enjoy and participate in. A diverse collection of Chinese paintings created by our talented students showcasing various themes and styles will be on display on the school website. Admiring the intricate brushwork, vibrant colors, and creativity captured in each artwork, you will be offered a glimpse into the diverse artistic perspectives of our student community. The exhibition will run until April 30. To cast your vote for your favorite three pieces, browse through the artworks and follow the instructions on the website. Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the world of Chinese art and support our budding artists. We look forward to your active participation! International Students Office 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生就“你校准备将本校学生国画比赛的作品进行线上展览”一事，为校留学生办公室拟一则公告，通知校内留学生登录校园网站观展并为自己心仪的作品投票。 【详解】1.词汇积累 欣赏：enjoy→appreciate 参与：participate in→take part in 各种各样的：various→a variety of 机会：chance→opportunity 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：A diverse collection of Chinese paintings created by our talented students showcasing various themes and styles will be on display on the school website. 拓展句：A diverse collection of Chinese paintings, which are created by our talented students and showcase various themes and styles, will be on display on the school website. 【点睛】【高分句型1】We are excited to announce that there will be an online exhibition of the Chinese Painting Competition for all students to enjoy and participate in. (运用了that引导的宾语从句) 【高分句型2】Admiring the intricate brushwork, vibrant colors, and creativity captured in each artwork, you will be offered a glimpse into the diverse artistic perspectives of our student community. (运用了现在分词作状语) 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 As he lay awake that night, Tony could hear his parents discussing his sister Alice’s birthday. It was just two days away. Birthdays were always a lot of fun, even though there was no money for store-bought gifts. Nearly all of toys he and his sister had were homemade. There was nothing wrong with that, he knew. Like many families in this part, they were poor. This birthday would be different, though. Alice was older now, and he’d seen how her eyes lit up when she saw the new doll at Honey House, a neighborhood store just down the road from their house. How he longed for her to have it! An idea finally came to him just before he went to bed. After a quick breakfast the following morning, he tied a bag to the handlebars of his bike and headed toward a village hill. After a long journey, he reached his destination, the mango forest. There were already two other boys there. Tony grabbed his bag and set to work immediately. The sun was high overhead. The weather was hot and nearly all of the taller trees held ripe mangoes but they were well beyond reach. Tony struggled to climb the trees to pick mangoes, though he fell off many times. His efforts were sometimes rewarded when a mango dropped into the bag. After a while his neck ached from looking upward, and his arms grew sore. He kept at it, though, and by late afternoon his bag was nearly full. 注意： 1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右。 2. 续写部分分两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。 Paragraph 1： Tony rushed back to Honey House, out of breath, only to find the owner of the store was going to close the door. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2： The following morning, Alice walked into the kitchen and took a seat at the breakfast table. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Paragraph 1： Tony rushed back to Honey House, out of breath, only to find the owner of the store was going to close the door. Seeing Tony, he told him to come the next day. But Tony didn’t give up and explained all to the owner. Hearing Tony’s explanation, the owner opened the bag to check the mangoes. To Tony’s disappointment, they were not enough to exchange a lovely doll. He was walking out with tears rolling down his face when the owner stopped him and finally agreed because of his love for his sister. After giving many thanks, Tony got his sister a dream present. Paragraph 2： The following morning, Alice walked into the kitchen and took a seat at the breakfast table. She noticed a beautiful box on the table. Curious, she opened the box carefully. To her great surprise, she found the doll she had been dreaming of for a long time. When Tony said happy birthday to her, Alice couldn’t help crying and hugged him tightly. Touched by the warm atmosphere, their parents smiled with pleasure, knowing their son had grown up and was reliable enough to take care of his sister. 【解析】 【分析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Tony想给妹妹Alice买一个新娃娃作为生日礼物，于是想要通过芒果来换取礼物，最终店主同意芒果换新娃娃，Alice得到了梦寐以求的娃娃，他们的父母被温暖的氛围感动了，高兴地笑了，知道儿子已经长大了，可以放心地照顾妹妹了。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“Tony上气不接下气地跑回蜂蜜屋，却发现店主正要关门。”可知，第一段可描写Tony到店里买娃娃的经过。 ②由第二段首句内容“第二天早上，Alice走进厨房，在早餐桌旁坐下。”可知，第二段可描写Alice收到礼物后的反应。 2.续写线索：Tony来到商店买礼物——店主同意芒果交换娃娃——Alice收到礼物——Alice感动——父母感动 3.词汇激活 行类 回去：rush back to/ go back to 放弃：give up/ quit 照顾：take care of /attend to 情绪类 可爱：lovely /cute 快乐：pleasure / joy 【点睛】[高分句型1] Tony rushed back to Honey House, out of breath, only to find the owner of the store was going to close the door. (运用了不定式作结果状语) [高分句型2] When Tony said happy birthday to her, Alice couldn’t help crying and hugged him tightly. (运用了when引导时间状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2024-2025学年度第二学期高二期中考试题 英语 满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟 注意事项： 1.答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2.选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。 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。 1. When will the plane take off? A. At 8:15 a.m. B. At 9:15 a.m. C. At 10:15 a.m. 2. Where is the woman going? A. The hotel. B. The hospital. C. The supermarket 3. What will the woman do tomorrow? A. Go to a concert with the man. B. Take part in a basketball match. C. See the WCBA stars off. 4. What does the man think of physics lessons in high school? A. Helpful. B. Difficult. C. Easy. 5. What is the man confused about? A. The story’s plots. B. The story’s beginning. C. The story’s ending 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。 6. Why is the man angry with the woman? A. She is late. B. She misunderstood him. C. She won’t wait for him. 7. What will the woman probably do? A. Try on some new dresses. B. Wait outside with the man. C. Read the bulletin board. 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题 8. What’s the man’s favorite fruit? A. Apples. B. Peaches. C. Bananas. 9. When were peach trees first planted in China according to the report? A. About 750 years ago. B. About 5,000 years ago. C. About 7,000 years ago. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the relationship between John and Malcolm? A. Classmates. B. Brothers. C. Neighbors. 11. What is John crazy about? A. Tennis. B. Basketball C. Table tennis. 12. What does the man’s wife want John to study? A. Spanish. B. Law. C. Business. 听第9段材料，回第13至16题 13. What did George do? A He went to an exhibition. B. He had a painting class. C. He gave a lecture. 14. What does George like best? A. Watercolors. B. Oil paintings. C. Portraits. 15. What does George say about himself? A. He is a good painter. B. He has artistic ability. C. He loves art very much. 16. What is Mary going to do this weekend? A. Buy a ticket for the exhibition. B. Paint a picture. C. Go to the art exhibition. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题 17. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. House rules for lazy kids. B. Ways of making kids creative. C. Kids’ health and intellectual development. 18. What should parents encourage their kids to do? A. Read more books. B. Keep the house tidy. C. Take a long break 19. Why does the speaker suggest limiting the amount of TV and video games? A To make kids finish their homework ahead of time. B. To keep kids away from the violent programming. C. To make kids participate in more activities. 20. What is the speaker most probably? A. A teacher. B. A doctor C. A writer. 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 POETRY CHALLENGE Write a poem about how courage, determination, and strength have helped you face challenges in your life. Prizes 3 Grand Prizes:Trip to Washington, D.C. for each of three winners, a parent and one other person of the winner’s choice. Trip includes round-trip air tickets, hotel stay for two nights, and tours of the National Air and Space Museum and the office of National Geographic World. 6 First Prizes:The book Sky Pioneer:A Photobiography of Amelia Earhart signed by author Corinne Szabo and pilot Linda Finch. 50 Honorable Mentions:Judges will choose up to 50 honorable mention winners, who will each receive a T-shirt in memory of Earhart’s final flight. Rules Follow all rules carefully to prevent disqualification. ■Write a poem using 100 words or fewer. Your poem can be any format, any number of lines. ■Write by hand or type on a single sheet of paper. You may use both the front and back of the paper. ■On the same sheet of paper, write or type your name, address, telephone number, and birth date. ■Mail your entry to us by October 31 this year. 1. How many people can each grand prize winner take on the free trip? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Six. 2. What will each of the honorable mention winners get? A. A plane ticket. B. A book by Corinne Szabo. C. A special T-shirt. D. A photo of Amelia Earhart. 3. Which of the following will result in disqualification? A. Typing your poem out. B. Writing a poem of 120 words. C. Using both sides of the paper. D. Mailing your entry on October 30. B Aarrav Anil, the 17-year-old student with a passion for robotics from Bengraluro, invented a smart spoon that can help people with Parkinson’s disease eat with dignity. Aarrav’s interest in creating a smart spoon came from seeing his uncle Arjun who has Parkinson’s disease struggling to feed himself. This disease affects the brain and leads to involuntary shaking. Hence, food kept spilling out of his mouth and onto his clothing. Aarrav wanted his uncle to be able to eat by himself with dignity. Aarrav took to his room with microcontrollers, motors, sensors and a 3-D printer. Not everything went smoothly. “It was frustrating not being able to find the tiny electronics parts I needed here in India. I had to order some from China, but they took ages to arrive,” Aarrav said. Through tireless efforts, Aarrav made a first model but the handle was too slippery for his uncle to use so he had to change it. Then the prototype (雏形) went to be tested at the RV College of Physiotherapy in Bengaluru. “I’ve been fine tuning the design based on the college’s feedback — that it needs to be waterproof (防水的) so that it can be washed without damaging all the electronics inside; and that it must be detachable (可拆卸的) so it can be cleaned and replaced by a fork,” Aarrav said. The trials being conducted at the college are expected to be completed by early 2025 and the results will be published in a medical journal. Aarrav hopes that his smart spoon will begin to be produced on a small scale when the testing is complete. While other smart spoons already exist and two US companies are already producing their own versions, the cost is too high for most Indians. Aarrav’s version is estimated to cost around $80. His hope is that everyone with Parkinson’s disease will have access to a smart spoon. 4. What can Aarrav’s invention help people with Parkinson’s disease do? A. Maintain their physical balance. B. Boost their mood and relieve stress. C. Rid them of uncontrollable shaking. D. Feed themselves much more easily. 5. What is emphasized about the invention of the smart spoon in Paragraph 3? A. Its challenges. B. Its popularity. C. Its functions. D. Its application. 6. Which can best replace the underlined word “tuning” in Paragraph 4? A. Publicizing. B. Adjusting. C. Outlining. D. Simplifying. 7. Which of the following best describes Aarrav? A. Persevering and sociable. B. Intelligent and humble. C. Ambitious and caring. D. Sensitive and genuine. C In today’s digital age, where a vast ocean of information is just a click away, the question arises: can one learn too much? because no individual can grasp the entirety of human knowledge. However, there exists a phenomenon where too much learning can lead to inaction, a state of being flooded with too much information. Consider a situation where you’re eager to achieve a particular goal. You begin by conducting lots of research, diving deep into the subject. As you absorb more information, it paradoxically (矛盾地) feels like your understanding weakens. Each new concept or strategy reveals further layers, making the goal seem more complicated and out of reach. This situation is a common trap: the endless pursuit (追求) of more information. Although gaining comprehensive knowledge is valuable, that is to say there’s nothing wrong with learning a lot, issues arise when this pursuit affects practical application. If learning continuously prevents you from starting, you’ll find yourself stuck, unable to achieve your desired outcomes. A more effective approach to achieving goals is to strike a balance between learning and doing. Gather necessary information and then shift into action quickly, even if you feel somewhat unprepared. This is often the best way to learn, as hands-on experience provides insights that theoretical (理论) knowledge alone cannot. The comparison with a baby learning to walk is a good example here. A baby doesn’t learn to walk by sitting and analyzing the process. Instead, it learns by attempting to walk, falling, and then understanding from each fall what works and what doesn’t. Through repeated effort, walking is eventually mastered. This method applies to goal achievement too. By engaging in action, learning from the outcomes, and adjusting accordingly, you gradually move closer to your goals. In summary, while the pursuit of knowledge is valuable, it’s crucial not to let it become a barrier to action. Learning should be a stepping stone to doing, not an end in itself. It’s through the interaction of gathering knowledge and applying it that we can truly progress towards our ambitions. 8. What stops people from achieving the goal? A. The distraction caused by unrelated tasks. B. The inability to find relevant information. C. The desire to learn basic concepts or strategies. D. The confusion caused by too much information. 9. What does the author try to advocate in Paragraphs 3&4? A. Sticking to continuous learning. B. Gaining as much knowledge as possible. C. Taking practical action without delay. D. Focusing more on theoretical knowledge. 10. Why is the example “baby learning to walk” mentioned in paragraph 5? A To compare different learning styles. B. To illustrate learning through action and experience. C. To show the significance of making mistakes. D. To emphasize the necessity for parental guidance. 11. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. The Process of Absorbing Information B. The Harmony of Learning and Doing C. The Pursuit of Advanced Knowledge D. The importance of Hands-on Experience D The sequel (续编) to the block extraordinary Chinese animation film, Ne Zha, was released on Chinese New Year’s day, that is, Jan 29. Like many other Chinese movies, Ne Zha 2 is also based on a Chinese mythological figure — protective deity (神) Ne Zha. The film’s script is based on a popular 17th century Chinese novel, the Investiture of the Gods, which is one of the first major literary works to feature “deities” and “demons” in Taoism and Buddhism. How come films based on Chinese mythology have become massive hits at the box office? Ne Zha 2symbolizes rebellion. The image of Ne Zha has been modified from the traditional tragic hero “returning to his father” to a modern rebel who “changes his destiny against God’s will”, which is in line with the spiritual aspirations of today’s youths and their determination to fight against labeling and pursue their goals. This kind of modification breaks the character’s “sacredness” myth, enabling it to resonate with the audience. The film is a fusion of cultural symbols. It combines punk style, modern colloquialism (俗话), names and other elements such as the “Sichuan-style Mandarin” accent of Master Taiyi who is the tutor of Ne Zha. This practice grafts traditional cultural symbols with popular culture, making the film appealing to the audience. At the same time, it fosters a unique cultural identity. Ne Zha 2 is a great innovation in visual aesthetics (美感). The movie drives Gen Next Internet of things with 5G and smart technology, with fascinatingly innovative art direction, especially the misty landscape, which enhances the experience of going to the theater. That Ne Zha has been created with utmost care is evident from the fact that the character on the screen maintains its oriental aesthetic mood. Indeed, Ne Zha could become a new cultural brand of China. The film also illustrates changing family ethics. By transforming NeZha’s parents, Mr and Mrs Li Jing, from traditional, strict parents to loving father and mother who “go against God’s will to protect their son”, the filmmaker reconstructs Chinese family relationships, echoing the younger generation’s pursuit of “family roots” and building a cross-generational emotional connection. The film demonstrates the technological heroism of Chinese animators, reflecting Chinese film makers’ cultural confidence. Furthermore, the production team has increased the character count threefold from the prequel (前篇), an accomplishment that seems to have impressed audiences. The number of special effects shots in Ne Zha 2 alone surpasses the total number of shots in Ne Zha 1, giving audiences a visually spectacular experience. This reflects a commitment to create a more immersive and awe-inspiring cinematic journey. 12. What is the main theme of the movie “Ne Zha 2 Demon Child Conquers the Sea”? A. A courageous tragic hero returning to his father. B. A contemporary rebel who does not submit to his given fate. C. A story about a deity who follows traditional values. D. A tale of a hero who adheres to societal norms. 13. What can we infer from paragraph 4? A. The film adopts classical Chinese literature exclusively. B. Modern cultural references are neglected in the film. C. Traditional mythological elements are solely focused on. D. The film gives full play to different elements like present-day dialects. 14. What technological advancement is employed in “Ne Zha 2”? A. The use of 2D animation techniques. B. The reliance on traditional hand-drawn animation. C. The blend of 5G and smart technology. D. The adoption of Chinese martial arts. 15. How does the film illustrate the concept of family relationships? A. By portraying Ne Zha’s parents as strict and traditional figures. B. By ignoring the role of family in Ne Zha’s lifetime. C. By representing Ne Zha’s parents as affectionate and protective characters. D. By unfolding Ne Zha as an orphan with no family ties. 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。 Food waste may result from lifelong habits. ____16____ Follow these tips to reduce unnecessary food waste in your household and save money along the way. Plan your meals. When you don’t know clearly what you want to eat, it’s easy to pick up more than you need, especially when items are on offer. Plan your meals for the week in advance to avoid unnecessary food waste. ____17____. Store your products correctly. A lot of fruit and vegetables spoil before you eat them. ____18____ For example, potatoes, carrots and other root vegetables last longest if kept in the dark. Fresh fruit and vegetables, like grapes or onions shouldn’t be kept with ethylene-producing products as they make other fresh produce ripen and rot(腐烂) more quickly. You can also find many ways to keep your perishables fresh by using water. Get creative with leftovers. For those times when planning fails you and you end up with leftover meals in your fridge, instead of throwing them out, think about inventive ways to transform them. ____19____ Think twice before you toss items like meat bones, which form the perfect basis for stock or a soup throughout the winter. ____20____ Do you always buy the same things every time you are in the supermarket, yet every week you have things you throw away? Note down the products in the bin time and time again, so that you can avoid buying them (or so much of them) in the future. A. Track your trash. B. Sort out the rubbish. C. Many unknown tips can keep produce fresh. D. Try to stretch your grocery budget a little bit further. E. Luckily, it’s easy to learn how to change these habits around. F. Italians, for example, fry leftover rice and it becomes Arancini. G. Work out what you plan to eat and how much of each item you’ll need. 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。 My life as an exchange student finally began! It was only a short 20-minute drive from the airport to Queensland University of Technology (QUT), but I ____21____ it a lot because my driver was very ____22____ and told me a lot about Australian culture along the way. Before leaving home, I had a fair idea of what my ____23____ would be like. When O-Week (迎新周) at QUT finally happened, I felt that my life here really lived up to my first ____24____. The week-long event not only ____25____ me to take part in different clubs and societies, but also gave me a chance to ____26____ QUT’s campus. I loved the ____27____ of O-Week. It was really lively. Interacting with different cultures in person was really a(n) ____28____. I felt this was exactly what I ____29____ life in Australia would be like. I was really excited! After _____30_____ my new home, I found that living in Brisbane was quite different. I had the _____31_____ to do a lot more and had no limits on _____32_____ I could do them. For example, have you ever wanted pancakes even at 6 am? Besides, it is convenient to live there—one of my favorite restaurants was only a 2-minute walk away from my _____33_____. Besides, I found it quite interesting to meet and work with the locals. I loved Australia so much that I felt very _____34_____ when my experience came to a(n) _____35_____. I made so many friends there and I hope to see them all again on my next world tour! 21. A. predicted B. enjoyed C. hated D. pursued 22. A. curious B. lonely C. friendly D. independent 23. A. experience B. position C. result D. behavior 24. A. options B. expectations C. challenges D. grades 25. A. warned B. forced C. taught D. allowed 26. A. explode B. export C. explore D. expand 27. A. atmosphere B. purpose C. invitation D. origin 28. A. attitude B. eye-opener C. record-holder D. mixture 29. A. denied B. pictured C. declared D. postponed 30. A. settling into B. figuring out C. carrying out D. knocking into 31. A. excuse B. patience C. intention D. freedom 32. A. why B. how C. when D. where 33. A. house B. village C. company D. laboratory 34. A. proud B. confused C. upset D. satisfied 35. A. point B. power C. existence D. end 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个适当的单词或者括号内单词的正确形式。 “Traveling to China seems like traveling to another world. Its many famous scenic attractions impressed me____36____(great),” an American said. The following is____37____he wrote on his website. My friends and I had a family visit in Xi’an,____38____old city with a long history in China. The hosts were retired or stayed at home without a job, and they were friendly to____39____(visit) from different countries coming their homes. We____40____(taste)the true home-cooked dishes in the home of the family that we visited. For in-homing dinner, the host would prepare a list of menus in advance (提前). Our tour guide asked____41____(we) for advice out the food, so the host would try to cook what we wanted____42____(eat) at his home.We just enjoyed the locally cooked dishes. It was quite a different and exciting experience. Many foreigners enjoy____43____(learn) how to make Chinese dumplings. We____44____(be) also offered a general cooking class in the local family. The host taught us to make dumplings step by step with lots of patience. And we didn’t need to pay any money____45____this. Travel China Guide offers this kind of service free of charge. The family visit in Xi’an was a good chance for us to get to know Chinese people’s daily life. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你校准备将本校学生国画比赛的作品进行线上展览，请你为校留学生办公室拟一则公告，通知校内留学生登录校园网站观展并为自己心仪的作品投票，内容包括： 1.展览内容； 2.展览时间； 3.投票方式。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 Notice ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ International Students Office 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 As he lay awake that night, Tony could hear his parents discussing his sister Alice’s birthday. It was just two days away. Birthdays were always a lot of fun, even though there was no money for store-bought gifts. Nearly all of toys he and his sister had were homemade. There was nothing wrong with that, he knew. Like many families in this part, they were poor. This birthday would be different, though. Alice was older now, and he’d seen how her eyes lit up when she saw the new doll at Honey House, a neighborhood store just down the road from their house. How he longed for her to have it! An idea finally came to him just before he went to bed. After a quick breakfast the following morning, he tied a bag to the handlebars of his bike and headed toward a village hill. After a long journey, he reached his destination, the mango forest. There were already two other boys there. Tony grabbed his bag and set to work immediately. The sun was high overhead. The weather was hot and nearly all of the taller trees held ripe mangoes but they were well beyond reach. Tony struggled to climb the trees to pick mangoes, though he fell off many times. His efforts were sometimes rewarded when a mango dropped into the bag. After a while his neck ached from looking upward, and his arms grew sore. He kept at it, though, and by late afternoon his bag was nearly full. 注意： 1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右。 2. 续写部分分两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。 Paragraph 1： Tony rushed back to Honey House, out of breath, only to find the owner of the store was going to close the door. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2： The following morning, Alice walked into the kitchen and took a seat at the breakfast table. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $