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2024学年第二学期高一期末测试 英 语 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)。 第Ⅰ卷 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.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 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. How does the man sound? A. Casual. B. Pleased. C. Concerned. 2. What is the woman likely to do? A. Watch a TV drama. B. Drink orange juice. C. Buy some bread. 3. When will the man hand in his application? A. This Wednesday. B. This Thursday. C. This Friday. 4. What is the conversation mainly about? A. Jenny’s new home. B. Weekend plans. C. A city library. 5. Who might the woman be? A. An animal doctor. B. A dog trainer. C. A security guard. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What does the woman think of naming spiders after pop songs? A. It’s strange. B. It’s attractive. C. It’s misleading. 7. What was the deep-sea creature named after in 2019? A. A character in a novel. B. A Chinese poet. C. An ancient poem. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Why does the girl talk to the man? A. To ask for permission. B. To make an invitation. C. To discuss the spring-cleaning. 9. Where might Jim Brown work? A. In a medical college. B. In an airline company. C. In an army hospital. 10. Which of the man’s dreams has come true? A. Being a college teacher. B. Learning to fly a plane. C. Travelling around Europe. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Why did Alisa go to the dentist last Saturday? A. To get a tooth pulled out. B. To get a tooth filled. C. To get a check-up. 12. What did Eric buy last Saturday? A. A pair of trousers. B. A T-shirt. C. A tie. 13. What did Alisa do last Sunday? A. She watched a comedy. B. She took a cycling tour. C. She ate Italian dishes. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What does the man usually do to reduce pressure? A. Go jogging. B. Practice yoga. C. Read comic books. 15. Which of the following instruments does the woman like best? A. The guitar. B. The handpan. C. The Chinese guqin. 16. Where did the woman probably first experience sound healing? A. In a tea room. B. In a yoga studio. C. In a sound therapy center. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What did people have to do previously if they lost or damaged borrowed books? A. Pay fines. B. Buy the same books. C. Do the volunteering. 18. How many people had their library accounts unblocked? A. About 400. B. About 300. C. About 200. 19. How did the 7-year-old boy get his library card working again? A. By showing a photograph of his cat. B. By donating a magazine about cats. C. By drawing a picture of a cat. 20. What’s the purpose of the program March Meowness? A. To make more profits. B. To attract more readers. C. To encourage more kindness. 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 Are you interested in the mysterious Eastern Dragon? Do you want to know something about its festivals and cultures? Let’s dig into one of their important but less widely-celebrated festival — the Shangsi Festival. Origins Dating back over 2,000 years to the Zhou Dynasty (1046-256 BCE), Shangsi Festival (Double Third Festival) is celebrated on the third day of the third lunar month. The Festival originated from ancient purification ceremony called “Fúxi” and river god worship customs. People washed themselves to rid bad luck and illness, and also worshipped the river god, praying for favorable weather, abundant rainfall, and good harvests. Different celebrations in different ethnics In modern times, the spirit of embracing nature and pursuing physical and mental health, as well as customs like spring outings and water-related activities, is still passed down and experienced by certain groups of people in various forms. ·She Ethnic Group: For the She people, it is the Black Rice Festival which is as important as their Lunar New Year celebration. They prepare black-colored rice, a practice believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good fortune. ·Dong Ethnic Group: The Dong people celebrate with a unique “Flower Cannon (炮)” competition. Young men compete to catch the special iron cannon, as capturing the ring is believed to bring happiness and good luck to their community. ·Zhuang Ethnic Group: Known as the Song Festival, this day serves as the Zhuang people’s oldest Valentine’s Day. Young people participate in antiphonal (应答的) singing, expressing feelings, showcasing talents, and searching for life-mates. ·Yao Ethnic Group: Yao community celebrates “Gan Ba Festival” by hunting and making gan ba (dried meat strips). More information about other Asian festivals, click here. 1. What is the origin of the Shangsi Festival about? A. Religion. B. A figure. C. Harvest. D. An event. 2. Which ethnic group considers the Shangsi Festival a day for lovers? A. She Ethnic Group. B. Dong Ethnic Group. C. Zhuang Ethnic Group. D. Yao Ethnic Group. 3. Who may be the intended readers of this text? A. Historical researchers. B. Chinese culture enthusiasts. C. Worldwide travelers. D. Singing and dance lovers. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了上巳节的起源、不同民族的庆祝方式以及该节日蕴含的文化意义。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Origins部分“The Festival originated from ancient purification ceremony called “Fúxi” and river god worship customs. People washed themselves to rid bad luck and illness, and also worshipped the river god, praying for favorable weather, abundant rainfall, and good harvests. (这个节日起源于一个叫做“祓禊”的古老净化仪式和河神崇拜习俗。人们洗自己以摆脱厄运和疾病，也崇拜河神，祈求天气晴朗、雨量充沛、丰收)”可知，上巳节的起源是宗教。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Different celebrations in different ethnics部分“·Zhuang Ethnic Group: Known as the Song Festival, this day serves as the Zhuang people’s oldest Valentine’s Day. (·壮族：被称为“歌圩节”，这一天是壮族人最古老的情人节)”可知，壮族将上巳节视为情人节。故选C。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Are you interested in the mysterious Eastern Dragon? Do you want to know something about its festivals and cultures? Let’s dig into one of their important but less widely-celebrated festival — the Shangsi Festival. (你对神秘的东方龙感兴趣吗？你想了解一些关于它的节日和文化吗？让我们深入了解一下他们重要但不太广为人知的节日——上巳节)”以及文章内容可知，本文主要介绍了上巳节，这是一个关于中国文化的节日。因此，这篇文章的目标读者可能是对中国文化感兴趣的人。故选B。 B Last week, I visited my local bank to put a cheque into my account. While the procedure itself was relatively simple and user-friendly, I chose to double-check the details with the teller (出纳员) to ensure accuracy. The teller, apparently new to role, was unsure about the steps. He called his manager for assistance. The manager patiently explained everything to me, and I really appreciated what he did. However, as the manager explained the steps, I couldn’t help but notice the teller’s lack of engagement. Instead of absorbing the guidance, he occupied himself with something else. What struck me most was the manager’s passive response to this behavior. Rather than encouraging the teller to focus on his instruction attentively, he simply completed the task himself and returned to his office. On my way home, reflecting on the situation, I realized that the manager failed to use a preventive method. This might lead to the teller’s asking for help again in the future, causing the manager to repeatedly leave his desk to manage the same issues. This would definitely interrupt the manager’s routine work and waste his precious time, which could otherwise be better spent on his core duties. Obviously, if the root cause of the problem is not solved, such situation will happen more than once again, and it will potentially affect customer satisfaction. This experience reveals a fundamental truth: It is a must to enable people to handle tasks independent of external assistance. We shouldn’t emphasize the significance of having a clear vision too much. It involves predicting future needs and making the right moves to solve them. Thus, we should begin with the end in mind, planning for long-term success. After all, sustainable success begins not with fixing today’s issues, but with preventing tomorrow’s. 4. Why did the teller turn to the manager for help? A. He was busy with other affairs. B. The procedure was too complex. C. He had uncertainty as a new employee. D. The matter was not in the charge of him. 5. What kind of help did the manager offer to the teller? A. Absolute replacement. B. Passive response. C. Professional guidance. D. Sincere encouragement. 6. What key strategy does the author recommend to solve such issues? A. Making a further plan about regulation. B. Emphasizing the importance of prevention. C Having a clear vision of personal development. D. Cultivating independence through empowerment. 7. Which of the following proverbs best matches the main idea of the text? A. Many hands make light work. B Nothing is difficult to the man who will try. C. Hope for the best and prepare for the worst. D. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. 【答案】4. C 5. A 6. D 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者在银行目睹经理未有效引导新出纳员，强调培养员工独立处理任务能力及预防问题的重要性。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“The teller, apparently new to role, was unsure about the steps. He called his manager for assistance. (这位出纳员显然是新来的，对步骤不太确定。他打电话给经理寻求帮助)”可知，出纳员向经理求助，这是因为作为新员工，出纳员对工作不确定。故选C项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“The manager patiently explained everything to me, and I really appreciated what he did. (经理耐心地向我解释了一切，我真的很感激他所做的一切)”以及第二段“However, as the manager explained the steps, I couldn’t help but notice the teller’s lack of engagement. Instead of absorbing the guidance, he occupied himself with something else. What struck me most was the manager’s passive response to this behavior. Rather than encouraging the teller to focus on his instruction attentively, he simply completed the task himself and returned to his office.(然而，当经理解释这些步骤时，我忍不住注意到出纳员没有参与。他没有吸收指导，而是忙于其他事情。最让我印象深刻的是经理对这种行为的被动反应。他没有鼓励出纳员专心听讲，而是自己完成了任务，回到了办公室)”可知，经理帮助出纳员完成了出纳员本该做的工作，并且没有出纳员专心听讲，由此可知，经理提供的是绝对替代型的帮助。故选A项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“This experience reveals a fundamental truth: It is a must to enable people to handle tasks independent of external assistance. (这段经历揭示了一个基本真理：必须让人们能够独立处理任务，而不依赖外部帮助)”可知，作者推荐解决此类问题的关键策略是通过授权培养独立性。故选D项。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。文章主要讲述了作者在银行办理业务时，遇到一位新出纳员对业务不熟悉，向经理求助，但经理只是自己完成了任务，没有真正帮助出纳员学会如何处理，作者由此意识到，应该让人们学会独立处理任务，而不是总是依赖外部帮助。谚语“授人以鱼不如授人以渔”与文章的意思相符，即教给人技能比直接给予帮助更有价值。故选D项。 C Drone delivery company Wing has temporarily paused deliveries to the Canberra suburb of Harrison after a nesting raven (乌鸦) dived to a drone delivering coffee. It has aroused an interesting dichotomy: If such deliveries are the carbon-friendly future can birds and drones coexist, or should actions be taken to relieve any ill-effects of drones on wildlife? In recent years, drones have become increasingly popular, with more and more people taking them to explore more unknown areas and research wildlife. However, drones can pose a threat to birds, especially if flown too close to their nests, as birds may view them as predators or threats and attack them or abandon their nests, leading to a decline in bird populations in some areas. In some cases, drones have been reported to cause direct harm to birds by interfering with their flight patterns. Additionally, drones cause noise pollution and disrupt birds’ natural habitats and behavior. Weston, the professor of wildlife conservation at Deakin University says birds attacking drones is also not rare. “Deakin releases a study of 275 drone pilots showing that almost 20% reported physical contact between their drone and a bird. So it’s a problem.” he says. Birdlife Australia’s Sean Dooley says it’s hard to be sure if birds mistake drones for other birds, or simply recognise them as a threat. It’s about drone delivery companies having a sustainable business model without losing too many drones. Dooley is keen to stress what a favor drones are for conservationists. “When properly used, they’ re great to accurately count colonies of endangered birds in inaccessible areas.” he says. Prof Weston says a centralised recording of all wildlife and drone interactions will help inform solutions. Weston calls for standardised protocols, agreed no-fly zones and better training for drone operators on what to do when an aggressive encounter happens. 8. What does the underlined word “dichotomy” in the first paragraph probably mean? A. Conclusion. B. Division. C. Perspective. D. Conflict. 9. What is a potential risk of drones to birds? A. Birds may be attacked by drones. B. Drones may destroy the birds’ nests. C. Birds might suffer behavioral disorders. D. Drones may limit the birds’s access to food. 10. What is Scan Dooley’s attitude towards the use of drones in protection efforts? A. Negative. B. Ambiguous. C. Indifferent. D. Optimistic. 11. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text? A. Drone delivery services: A future trend B. Birds VS drones: The battle for the sky C. Technology PK wildlife: Threats of balance D. The rescue of the birds: Standardised drones 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. D 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了无人机送货服务引发的鸟类与无人机之间的冲突，并探讨了如何平衡无人机使用与野生动物保护的关系。 【8题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段“It has aroused an interesting dichotomy: If such deliveries are the carbon-friendly future, can birds and drones coexist, or should actions be taken to relieve any ill-effects of drones on wildlife? (这引发了一个有趣的dichotomy：如果这样的送货方式是环保的未来，那么鸟类和无人机能否共存，或者应该采取行动来减轻无人机对野生动物的任何不良影响？)”可知，dichotomy指的是两种相对立的情况或观点，即“分歧，对立”，与Division意义相近。故选B。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“However, drones can pose a threat to birds, especially if flown too close to their nests, as birds may view them as predators or threats and attack them or abandon their nests, leading to a decline in bird populations in some areas. In some cases, drones have been reported to cause direct harm to birds by interfering with their flight patterns. Additionally, drones cause noise pollution and disrupt birds’ natural habitats and behavior. (然而，无人机可能会对鸟类构成威胁，特别是如果飞得离它们的巢穴太近，因为鸟类可能会将它们视为捕食者或威胁，并攻击它们或放弃它们的巢穴，导致一些地区的鸟类数量下降。据报道，在某些情况下，无人机会干扰鸟类的飞行模式，对鸟类造成直接伤害。此外，无人机还会造成噪音污染，扰乱鸟类的自然栖息地和行为)”可知，无人机对鸟类的潜在风险是鸟类的飞行模式可能会被干扰，自然栖息地和行为被扰乱，即鸟类可能会出现行为障碍。故选C。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“Dooley is keen to stress what a favor drones are for conservationists. “When properly used, they’ re great to accurately count colonies of endangered birds in inaccessible areas.” he says. (Dooley热衷于强调无人机对保护主义者来说是多么有利。他说：“如果使用得当，它们可以很好地准确统计难以到达地区的濒危鸟类群落。”)”可知，Scan Dooley对无人机在保护工作中的使用持乐观态度。故选D。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。本文开头描述了无人机送货公司因乌鸦攻击无人机而暂停送货的情景，并提出了一个关于无人机与鸟类能否共存的问题。接着，文章讨论了无人机对鸟类的潜在威胁，包括攻击无人机、破坏巢穴、干扰飞行模式、噪音污染等。然后，文章引用了两位专家的观点，一位指出鸟类攻击无人机并不罕见，另一位则强调无人机在保护工作中的积极作用。最后，文章提出了解决无人机与鸟类冲突的建议，包括建立统一的记录系统、制定标准化的协议和禁飞区以及为无人机操作员提供更好的培训。文章主要介绍了无人机送货服务引发的鸟类与无人机之间的冲突，并探讨了如何平衡无人机使用与野生动物保护的关系。B选项“鸟类与无人机：天空之战”既突出了鸟类与无人机之间的冲突，又具有一定的吸引力，适合作为文章的标题。故选B。 D How unpleasant should children’s books be? In the Grimms’ day, the answer was very. Though, as is pointed out, their stories were not really intended for children. The Grimms were linguists, not novelists; their aim was protection, not entertainment. As narrative naturalists, they wanted to pick Germany’s native species of story from its fields and press them between the pages of their books before such tales went extinct under the background of industrialiasation. The aim might have been scholarly, but the result was an unexpected children’s bestseller. But not everyone approved: early readers complained about the darkness. The famous “happily ever after” ending changed into the glummer “And if they haven’t died, they’re still alive.” The Grimms replied quickly: Take the dark bits away from children’s books and you may as well “blindfold” youngsters so they cannot see at all. A look at the bestseller chart shows that books that sell sweetness do well. One ever-popular title is “Guess How Much I Love You”, in which Little Nutbrown Rabit spends his days trying to tell Big Nutbrown Rabit how much he loves him and does not experience a painful death. What’s more, in America in a recent decade, silly, scatological (粪便的) books, such as “The Fart (屁) that Changed the World”, also become more popular. Children’s literature has never been just for children. Adults happily read “Harry Potter”. All good children’s writers know that they are “writing for a double audience”, says Cressida Cowell, a former children’s laureate in Britain. The very best children’s books work on both levels. Children’s books are certainly not as dark as they were in the Grimms’ time, nor do they need to be. But perhaps more parents long for books for their children that better balance dark and light, and motivate happiness ever with big bad wolves. 12. Why did the Grimms create the Grimms’ srotries? A. To pursue literature achievements. B. To reveal the dark side of human nature. C. To provide amusement for children. D. To prevent the old stories from disappearing. 13. What did the Grimms think of the dark elements in their stories? A. It appealed to more readers. B. It deepened the children’s insights. C. It removed adults’ blind trust in society. D. It was a unique writing style for scholars. 14. Which kind of books are preferred by children in recent days? A. Positive or funny ones. B. Inspiring or meaningful ones. C. Terrifying or silly ones. D. Romantic or educational ones. 15. What would the best children’s books be like? A. Concentrating more on younger readers. B. Being free of negative and silly contents. C. Inspiring happiness with proper darkness. D. Motivating children’s comprehensive level. 【答案】12. D 13. B 14. A 15. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文探讨了儿童书籍应该有多不愉快，以格林兄弟的故事为例，指出儿童文学并非只为儿童，优秀的儿童书籍应平衡黑暗与光明，激发孩子们的幸福感。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“The Grimms were linguists, not novelists; their aim was protection, not entertainment. As narrative naturalists, they wanted to pick Germany’s native species of story from its fields and press them between the pages of their books before such tales went extinct under the background of industrialiasation.(格林兄弟是语言学家，不是小说家；他们的目标是保护，而不是娱乐。作为叙事自然主义者，他们想在工业化背景下，从德国的田野中挑选出本土的故事，并将它们夹在书的页码之间，以免这些故事消失)”可知，格林兄弟创作格林兄弟的故事是为了防止旧故事消失。故选D。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“The Grimms replied quickly: Take the dark bits away from children’s books and you may as well “blindfold” youngsters so they cannot see at all.(格林兄弟很快回应道：把黑暗的部分从儿童读物中拿走，你还不如“蒙住”年轻人的眼睛，让他们什么都看不见)”可知，格林兄弟认为故事中的黑暗元素可以加深孩子们的洞察力。故选B。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“A look at the bestseller chart shows that books that sell sweetness do well. One ever-popular title is “Guess How Much I Love You”, in which Little Nutbrown Rabit spends his days trying to tell Big Nutbrown Rabit how much he loves him and does not experience a painful death. What’s more, in America in a recent decade, silly, scatological books, such as “The Fart that Changed the World”, also become more popular.(看看畅销书排行榜就会发现，卖甜蜜的书很畅销。一个一直很受欢迎的标题是《猜猜我有多爱你》，在这本书中，小棕兔每天都试图告诉大棕兔他有多爱他，而且他没有经历痛苦的死亡。更重要的是，在最近十年的美国，愚蠢的、关于粪便的书，比如《改变世界的屁》，也变得更受欢迎)”可知，最近孩子们更喜欢积极或有趣的书。故选A。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Children’s books are certainly not as dark as they were in the Grimms’ time, nor do they need to be. But perhaps more parents long for books for their children that better balance dark and light, and motivate happiness ever with big bad wolves.(儿童书籍当然不像格林兄弟时代那样黑暗，也不需要这样。但也许更多的家长希望为他们的孩子提供更好的书籍，以平衡黑暗和光明，并用大灰狼来激发孩子们的幸福感)”可知，最好的儿童书籍是用适当的黑暗激发幸福感。故选C。 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。 Being kind has kind of gotten a bad fame recently. Maybe you’ve heard that if you are kind, people will take advantage of you or take you for granted. Or that no good deed goes unpunished. Yes, many people seem to somehow equal kindness to weakness or deficiency. But that’s missing the point. ____16____. Why do others not respect you and even try to take advantage of you? Usually, it’s more about them than you. Maybe they are fearful. Fear can do a number on people. ____17____. The “self-protection” forces them to prevent anyone from doing, basically, anything. Then they may have low self-esteem. Deep down, many people don’t believe that they actually deserve kindness. ____18____. Or they might have unresolved pain. When people are in pain, they may feel the need to blow up at others. And it may be casier to attack someone who is kind than someone who is mean. ____19____. Some people are genuine 100% all-natural, bad people. They can subscribe to the “it’s all about me, all the time” philosophy that ranks kindness somewhere below belly button lint in their list of things to be respected. All these are actually reasons why exhibiting genuine kindness is a sign of strength. It means you are able to overcome any type of fear, inferiority (自卑), or internal pain that you may have. ____20____. And you know you have the strength to overcome such thing. Helping others is not as easy but, frankly, is a lot more fulfilling. So, why not be more kind, genuinely kind? A. The fact is the opposite B. Actually, to be truly kind takes strength and power C. Another case is that they are actually self-centered guys D. It means you are willing to risk being taken advantage of E. It means you are driven by an internal compass but not an external one F. This feeling motivates them to wrap themselves in layers of defense mechanisms G. If you are acting kind to them, they may think there must be something wrong with you 【答案】16. B 17. F 18. G 19. C 20. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。主要讲述了善良常被误解为软弱，但真正的善良需要力量，能克服恐惧与自卑。展现善良是力量的标志，虽可能面临被利用的风险，但助人更令人满足，因此应更真诚地善良。 【16题详解】 由上文“Being kind has kind of gotten a bad fame recently. Maybe you’ve heard that if you are kind, people will take advantage of you or take you for granted. Or that no good deed goes unpunished. Yes, many people seem to somehow equal kindness to weakness or deficiency. But that’s missing the point.(最近，善良似乎有了一种不好的名声。也许你听说过，如果你善良，人们会利用你或把你视为理所当然。或者说，任何善行都会受到惩罚。是的，许多人似乎把善良等同于软弱或不足。但这没有抓住重点。)”可知，善良被误解了，善良并不是软弱或缺陷，空处应进一步说明善良的真正含义，强调善良需要力量和勇气。B选项“事实上，真正的善良需要力量和勇气”符合语境，且与最后一段“All these are actually reasons why exhibiting genuine kindness is a sign of strength. (所有这些都是展现真正善良是力量的标志的原因。)”相呼应。故选B。 【17题详解】 由上文“Maybe they are fearful. Fear can do a number on people. (也许他们感到恐惧。恐惧会对人产生很大影响。)”可知，恐惧会影响人，F选项“这种感觉促使他们用层层防御机制来保护自己”中This feeling指代上文的Fear，进一步说明恐惧这种感觉给人带来的具体的影响，符合题意。故选F。 【18题详解】 由上文“Deep down, many people don’t believe that they actually deserve kindness. (在内心深处，许多人并不相信自己真的值得被善待。)”可知，许多人内心深处并不认为自己值得被善待，空处应进一步说明他们面对善良时的反应。G选项“如果你对他们表现出善意，他们可能会认为你有什么问题”说明他们可能会对善良产生怀疑，承接上文，符合题意。故选G。 【19题详解】 由下文“Some people are genuine 100% all-natural, bad people. They can subscribe to the “it’s all about me, all the time” philosophy that ranks kindness somewhere below belly button lint in their list of things to be respected. (有些人就是彻头彻尾的坏人。他们信奉“这一切都是关于我的，一直都是”的哲学，在他们需要尊重的事情清单中，善良被排在肚脐线以下。)”可知，下文说明这些人的情况，C选项“另一种情况是，他们实际上是自我中心的人”引出另一类人，即那些以自我为中心的人，并引出下文对这些人的具体介绍，符合语境。故选C。 【20题详解】 由上文“All these are actually reasons why exhibiting genuine kindness is a sign of strength. It means you are able to overcome any type of fear, inferiority (自卑), or internal pain that you may have. (所有这些都是展现真正善良是力量的标志的原因。这意味着你能够克服任何类型的恐惧、自卑或内心的痛苦，)”可知，展现真正的善良需要克服内心的恐惧、自卑或痛苦，空处应进一步说明善良还意味着什么。D选项“这意味着你愿意冒着被利用的风险”符合语境，说明善良还意味着愿意承担被利用的风险。故选D。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Parenting is a constant balancing act. We want to teach our children important life lessons, while also ___21___ harmony at home and avoiding unnecessary conflicts. This balancing act can be ____22____, especially when parenting teens. Recently, my 13-year-old daughter asked me to buy her a $28 phone case (手机壳). Her old one wasn’t broken; she was just bored of it. For me, it was a ____23____ no. However, saying “no” in moments like this isn’t easy. The request felt ____24____, but I know there was a bigger lesson to teach. It’s about teaching our children to think ____25____ about their spending. At the same time, we don’t want to ____26____ overly strict or dismissive of their feelings. In this case, I realized my daughter’s request wasn’t just about the phone case; it was about her ____27____ for something new, trendy, and exciting. After all, to a 13-year-old, a new phone case might feel like a big ____28____, a way to express themselves or ____29____ in with their friends. So how do we find the middle ground? Instead of shutting down the conversation, I used it as an opportunity to talk about wants and _____30_____. I explained that we must _____31_____ what’s essential over impulse (冲动) purchases. But I also _____32_____ her feelings. “I get it,” I told her. Sometimes we just want something new because it feels exciting. This _____33_____ the conversation and made her more willing to listen. Instead of a flat-out “no”, I suggested a compromise (妥协). I offered her three _____34_____: Earn it, wait it out or explore alternatives. That conversation wasn’t just about a phone case. It was about guiding my daughter toward better ____35____ without damaging our relationship. 21. A. gaining B. applying C. keeping D. featuring 22. A. tricky B. picky C. precious D. diverse 23. A. causal B. firm C. tough D. hesitant 24. A. challenging B. easy C. small D. insignificant 25. A. flexibly B. complicatedly C. creatively D. critically 26. A. come across as B. put up with C. look forward to D. run out of 27. A. solution B. appetite C. apology D. claim 28. A. deal B. facility C. decision D. familiarity 29. A. adapt B. combine C. fit D. break 30. A. desires B. attempts C. lacks D. needs 31 A. compare B. balance C. weigh D. judge 32. A. appreciated B. acknowledged C. complained D. comforted 33. A. softened B. enriched C. quickened D. strengthened 34. A. beliefs B. duties C. results D. options 35. A. fortune-seeking B. decision-making C. emotion-controlling D. time-managing 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. C 32. B 33. A 34. D 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者面对13岁女儿要求买新手机壳时，通过沟通引导女儿理性思考消费，提出三种选择，既教导孩子又维护了亲子关系。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们想要教给孩子重要的人生课程，同时也要保持家庭和谐，避免不必要的冲突。A. gaining获得；B. applying申请；C. keeping保持；D. featuring以……为特色。根据下文“harmony at home and avoiding unnecessary conflicts”可知，此处指避免不必要的冲突，保持家庭和谐。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这种平衡行为可能很棘手，尤其是在教育青少年时。A. tricky棘手的；B. picky挑剔的；C. precious珍贵的；D. diverse多样的。根据上文“We want to teach our children important life lessons, while also ___1___ harmony at home and avoiding unnecessary conflicts.”以及下文“especially when parenting teens”可知，在教育青少年时，保持家庭和谐和避免冲突可能很棘手。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：对我来说，这是一个坚定的拒绝。A. causal因果的；B. firm坚定的；C. tough艰难的；D. hesitant犹豫的。根据下文“However, saying “no” in moments like this isn’t easy. ”可知，虽然说“不”不容易，但作者还是坚定地拒绝了女儿。故选B。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这个要求看起来很小，但我知道还有一个更大的教训要教。A. challenging有挑战性的；B. easy容易的；C. small小的；D. insignificant不重要的。根据下文“but I know there was a bigger lesson to teach”可知，前后体现对比关系，虽然要求看起来很小，但背后有更大的教训要教。故选C。 【25题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：这是关于教我们的孩子批判性地思考他们的消费。A. flexibly灵活地；B. complicatedly复杂地；C. creatively创造性地；D. critically批判性地。根据下文“about their spending”以及“I explained that we must ____11____ what’s essential over impulse (冲动) purchases. But I also ____12____ her feelings.”可知，此处指教孩子们批判性地思考自己的消费。故选D。 【26题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：同时，我们也不想显得过于严厉或对他们的感受不屑一顾。A. come across as显得；B. put up with忍受；C. look forward to期待；D. run out of用完。根据下文“overly strict or dismissive of their feelings”以及语境可知，此处指不想显得过于严厉或对孩子们的感受不屑一顾。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在这种情况下，我意识到我女儿的要求不仅仅是关于手机壳；这是她对新的、时尚的和令人兴奋的东西的渴望。A. solution解决方案；B. appetite渴望；C. apology道歉；D. claim声称。根据下文“for something new, trendy, and exciting. After all, to a 13-year-old, a new phone case might feel like a big ____8____ , a way to express themselves or ____9____ in with their friends.”可知，此处指女儿对令人兴奋的东西的渴望。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：毕竟，对于一个13岁的孩子来说，一个新的手机壳可能感觉像是一件大事，一种表达自己或融入朋友的方式。A. deal交易，大事；B. facility设施；C. decision决定；D. familiarity熟悉。根据下文“a way to express themselves”以及语境可知，对于孩子来说，一个新的手机壳可能代表着表达自己的方式，这意味着一个新的手机壳像是一件大事。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. adapt适应；B. combine结合；C. fit融入；D. break打破。根据下文“in with their friends”可知，此处指融入朋友的方式。fit in with为固定短语，意为“融入”。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我没有结束对话，而是把它当作一个谈论想要和需要的机会。A. desires欲望；B. attempts尝试；C. lacks缺乏；D. needs需求。根据上文“it was about her ____7____ for something new, trendy, and exciting.”可知，此处指谈论孩子想要的东西和孩子实际需要的东西。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我解释说，我们必须权衡什么是必要的，而不是冲动购买。A. compare比较；B. balance平衡；C. weigh权衡；D. judge判断。根据下文“what’s essential over impulse purchases”可知，此处指权衡什么是必要的，而不是冲动购买。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但我也承认了她的感受。A. appreciated欣赏；B. acknowledged承认；C. complained抱怨；D. comforted安慰。根据下文““I get it,” I told her. Sometimes we just want something new because it feels exciting.”可知，作者承认了女儿的感受。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这缓和了对话，让她更愿意倾听。A. softened缓和；B. enriched丰富；C. quickened加快；D. strengthened加强。根据上文“But I also ____12____ her feelings. “I get it,” I told her. Sometimes we just want something new because it feels exciting.”以及常识可知，作者承认了女儿的感受，这会缓和对话。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我给了她三个选择：自己挣钱买，等一段时间，或者寻找替代品。A. beliefs信念；B. duties职责；C. results结果；D. options选择。根据下文“Earn it, wait it out or explore alternatives.”可知，作者给了女儿三个选择。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这是关于引导我的女儿做出更好的决定，而不损害我们的关系。A. fortune-seeking寻求财富；B. decision-making决策；C. emotion-controlling情绪控制；D. time-managing时间管理。根据上文“guiding my daughter toward better”以及作者引导女儿理性消费，可知此处指引导女儿做出更好的决定。故选B。 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Million Pound Bank Note is a famous story by Mark Twain, one of the greatest figures in American literature, kwown as his humor and social criticism. The story is ____36____ ironic masterpiece on Wealth and Human Nature, ____37____ (explore) the absurd power of money through the journey of Henry Adams, a penniless American ____38____ (stick) in London. Two wealthy brothers, Roderick and Oliver, had an ____39____ (argue) on whether a man can survive for a month only with a million-pound note. Henry, landing in Britain ____40____(accident) was chosen as their “experiment subject”. He received the note but was forbidden to open the accompanying letter explaining its purpose. In Act 1, Scene 3, Henry’s despair contrasts with the brothers’ amusement. His honesty about having no money ____41____ (delight) them, and the letter’s secrecy means society’s blind faith ____42____ wealth. Act 2, Scene 1 brilliantly illustrates the irony. When Henry visits a tailor shop, the clerks ignore him because his coat is ____43____ (wear). But when he shows the million-pound note, their attitudes change completely. This scene makes fun of how people judge others by their wealth instead of their character. Money doesn’t always indicate a person’s true value. We should respect people not because of what they own ____44____ because of who they are. Through Henry’s adventure, Twain helps us look beyond money and challenges readers ____45____ (reflect) on what truly defines a person’s worth. 【答案】36 an 37. exploring 38. stuck 39. argument 40. accidentally 41. delights 42. in 43. worn 44. but 45. to reflect 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文介绍了马克・吐温的短篇小说《百万英镑》。 【36题详解】 考查冠词。句意：这个故事是一部关于财富与人性的讽刺杰作，通过身无分文、困在伦敦的美国人亨利・亚当斯的经历，探讨了金钱的荒诞力量。masterpiece为可数名词，此处表示泛指，且ironic发音以元音音素开头，需用不定冠词an修饰。故填an。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意同上。已有谓语动词is，空处需填非谓语动词作状语，The story和explore为逻辑主谓关系，需用现在分词形式。故填exploring。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意同1小题。已有谓语动词is，空处需填非谓语动词作后置定语，修饰名词American，二者为逻辑动宾关系，需用过去分词形式。故填stuck。 【39题详解】 考查名词。句意：两位富有的兄弟，罗德里克和奥利弗，就“一个人能否仅靠一张百万英镑钞票生存一个月”展开了争论。不定冠词an修饰单数可数名词，空处需填名词argument，作宾语。故填argument。 【40题详解】 考查副词。句意：亨利意外抵达英国，被选为他们的“实验对象”。修饰动词短语landing in Britain，需用副词accidentally作状语。故填accidentally。 【41题详解】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：他坦诚自己没钱的样子让他们觉得有趣，而信件的神秘感则体现了社会对财富的盲目信仰。此处陈述客观事实，使用一般现在时，主语为His honesty，谓语动词使用第三人称单数形式。故填delights。 【42题详解】 考查介词。句意同上。have faith in为固定短语，意为“对……有信心”。故填in。 【43题详解】 考查形容词。句意：当亨利走进一家裁缝店时，店员因他的外套破旧而对其视而不见。空处需填形容词作表语，worn意为“破旧的”。故填worn。 【44题详解】 考查连词。句意：我们应该尊重别人，不是因为他们拥有什么，而是因为他们是谁。not…but…为固定短语，意为“不是……而是……”。故填but。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：通过亨利的奇遇，马克・吐温引导我们超越金钱的表象，并挑战读者去反思：究竟什么才是定义一个人价值的核心。challenge sb. to do sth.为固定用法，意为“挑战某人做某事”，空处需填动词不定式作宾语补足语。故填to reflect。 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，你校上周开展了主题为“科学管理体重”(Scientific Weight Management)的一系列活动，请给你的英国朋友Alex写一封邮件，分享这次主题活动。内容包括： 1.活动内容； 2.活动反响。 注意：写作词数应为80左右。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear Alex, I’m writing to share a meaningful event themed “Scientific Weight Management” held in our school last week. We started with a lecture by a nutritionist, who explained how to balance calories and choose healthy food. Then, PE teachers taught us simple aerobic exercises. Finally, we tried making nutritious meals. Everyone enjoyed these activities. Now, more students are interested in a healthy lifestyle. Some even have started jogging every morning! Do you have similar events in your school? Looking forward to your reply. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达是一篇应用文。要求考生给英国朋友Alex写一封邮件，分享主题为“科学管理体重”(Scientific Weight Management)的一系列活动。 【详解】1.词汇积累 有意义的：meaningful→significant 解释：explain→illustrate 最终：finally→eventually 喜欢：enjoy→be fond of 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I’m writing to share a meaningful event themed “Scientific Weight Management” held in our school last week. 拓展句：I’m writing to share a meaningful event whose theme is “Scientific Weight Management” held in our school last week. 【点睛】[高分句型1]We started with a lecture by a nutritionist, who explained how to balance calories and choose healthy food.（运用了who引导非限制性定语从句，“疑问词+动词不定式”结构作宾语） [高分句型2]I’m writing to share a meaningful event themed “Scientific Weight Management” held in our school last week.（运用了过去分词短语作后置定语） 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。 If I hadn’t been a struggling violinist, I might have never become a writer. In fourth grade, my school had an orchestra program, and I eagerly signed up to learn the violin. I loved the idea of being in the orchestra and went to the music lessons every week. The orchestra teacher, Mr. Black, was strict. He told us that if we damaged our instruments, we’d be kicked out of the program because the school couldn’t afford the expensive pieces of the instrument. Unfortunately, I wasn’t very good at the violin. One day, while practicing, the bridge of my violin flew off and the strings broke. Scared of Mr. Black’s reaction, I tried to fix it myself with some glue. But when he saw my crooked bridge, he told me I couldn’t be in the orchestra anymore. Instead, he suggested I join the singing club. I did switch to the chorus club, where I stayed, thinking I had found my place. I enjoyed singing with others, even though I didn’t have a great voice. And as luck would have it, the elementary school sing club automatically fed into the junior high chorus. We had lots of chances to give performances. Instead of a violinist, I became a singer in an orchestra. Don’t be confused. My singing was not outstanding, but in the midst of so many others, I could blend (融合). One Monday after a big performance, my English teacher Ms. Rose asked if anyone was interested in writing an article about his or her singing experience. 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。 Paragraph 1. For some reason, I raised my hand instantly. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2. The following year I became the editor of the school newspaper, considering that I had found my calling. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Paragraph 1. For some reason, I raised my hand instantly. Ms. Rose looked surprised but pleased. She handed me a notebook and asked me to write down my thoughts and feelings about the performance. I was thrilled. That night, I poured my heart into the article, describing how I had felt nervous before the performance but how singing with my friends had made me feel brave and alive. When I finished, I realized that I had enjoyed writing more than I had ever enjoyed singing. The next day, I handed in the article, and Ms. Rose told me that it was excellent and that she would publish it. Paragraph 2. The following year I became the editor of the school newspaper, considering that I had found my calling. I loved every minute of it, from interviewing students and teachers to editing articles and designing layouts. I discovered that I had a talent for words and a passion for storytelling. Mr. Black, who had once told me I couldn’t play the violin, even came to one of my newspaper’s events and praised my work. I realized that sometimes, when one door closes, another opens, and it’s up to us to walk through it and find our true path. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者因小提琴技艺不佳退出管弦乐队，转而加入合唱团，后因一次写作机会发现自己写作天赋，最终找到人生新方向的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“出于某种原因，我立刻举起了手。”可知，第一段可描写作者举手后，Ms. Rose让作者写关于表演的文章，作者认真完成并得到了她的表扬。 ②由第二段首句内容“第二年，考虑到我找到了自己的使命，我成为了校报的编辑。”可知，第二段可描写作者成为校报编辑后的工作情况以及作者的感悟。 2.续写线索：举手——被要求写文章——认真完成并享受写作——文章被表扬——成为校报编辑——热爱工作并发现天赋——感悟 3.词汇激活： 行为类： ①递给：hand/pass/deliver ②完成：finish/complete ③意识到：realize/be aware 情绪类： ①惊讶的：surprised/astonished ②兴奋的：thrilled/excited 【点睛】【高分句型1】When I finished, I realized that I had enjoyed writing more than I had ever enjoyed singing.(运用了When引导的状语从句，that引导的宾语从句) 【高分句型2】Mr. Black, who had once told me I couldn’t play the violin, even came to one of my newspaper’s events and praised my work.(运用了who引导的定语从句，省略that引导的宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024学年第二学期高一期末测试 英 语 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)。 第Ⅰ卷 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.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 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. How does the man sound? A. Casual. B. Pleased. C. Concerned. 2. What is the woman likely to do? A. Watch a TV drama. B. Drink orange juice. C. Buy some bread. 3. When will the man hand in his application? A. This Wednesday. B. This Thursday. C. This Friday. 4. What is the conversation mainly about? A. Jenny’s new home. B. Weekend plans. C. A city library. 5. Who might the woman be? A. An animal doctor. B. A dog trainer. C. A security guard. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What does the woman think of naming spiders after pop songs? A. It’s strange. B. It’s attractive. C. It’s misleading. 7. What was the deep-sea creature named after in 2019? A. A character in a novel. B. A Chinese poet. C. An ancient poem. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Why does the girl talk to the man? A. To ask for permission. B. To make an invitation. C. To discuss the spring-cleaning. 9. Where might Jim Brown work? A. In a medical college. B. In an airline company. C. In an army hospital. 10. Which of the man’s dreams has come true? A. Being a college teacher. B. Learning to fly a plane. C. Travelling around Europe. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Why did Alisa go to the dentist last Saturday? A. To get a tooth pulled out. B. To get a tooth filled. C. To get a check-up. 12. What did Eric buy last Saturday? A. A pair of trousers. B. A T-shirt. C. A tie. 13. What did Alisa do last Sunday? A. She watched a comedy. B. She took a cycling tour. C. She ate Italian dishes. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What does the man usually do to reduce pressure? A. Go jogging. B. Practice yoga. C. Read comic books. 15. Which of the following instruments does the woman like best? A. The guitar. B. The handpan. C. The Chinese guqin. 16. Where did the woman probably first experience sound healing? A. In a tea room. B. In a yoga studio. C. In a sound therapy center. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What did people have to do previously if they lost or damaged borrowed books? A. Pay fines. B. Buy the same books. C. Do the volunteering. 18. How many people had their library accounts unblocked? A. About 400. B. About 300. C. About 200. 19. How did the 7-year-old boy get his library card working again? A. By showing a photograph of his cat. B. By donating a magazine about cats. C By drawing a picture of a cat. 20. What’s the purpose of the program March Meowness? A. To make more profits. B. To attract more readers. C. To encourage more kindness. 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 Are you interested in the mysterious Eastern Dragon? Do you want to know something about its festivals and cultures? Let’s dig into one of their important but less widely-celebrated festival — the Shangsi Festival. Origins Dating back over 2,000 years to the Zhou Dynasty (1046-256 BCE), Shangsi Festival (Double Third Festival) is celebrated on the third day of the third lunar month. The Festival originated from ancient purification ceremony called “Fúxi” and river god worship customs. People washed themselves to rid bad luck and illness, and also worshipped the river god, praying for favorable weather, abundant rainfall, and good harvests. Different celebrations in different ethnics In modern times, the spirit of embracing nature and pursuing physical and mental health, as well as customs like spring outings and water-related activities, is still passed down and experienced by certain groups of people in various forms. ·She Ethnic Group: For the She people, it is the Black Rice Festival which is as important as their Lunar New Year celebration. They prepare black-colored rice, a practice believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good fortune. ·Dong Ethnic Group: The Dong people celebrate with a unique “Flower Cannon (炮)” competition. Young men compete to catch the special iron cannon, as capturing the ring is believed to bring happiness and good luck to their community. ·Zhuang Ethnic Group: Known as the Song Festival, this day serves as the Zhuang people’s oldest Valentine’s Day. Young people participate in antiphonal (应答的) singing, expressing feelings, showcasing talents, and searching for life-mates. ·Yao Ethnic Group: Yao community celebrates “Gan Ba Festival” by hunting and making gan ba (dried meat strips). More information about other Asian festivals, click here. 1. What is the origin of the Shangsi Festival about? A. Religion. B. A figure. C. Harvest. D. An event. 2. Which ethnic group considers the Shangsi Festival a day for lovers? A. She Ethnic Group. B. Dong Ethnic Group. C. Zhuang Ethnic Group. D. Yao Ethnic Group. 3. Who may be the intended readers of this text? A. Historical researchers. B. Chinese culture enthusiasts. C. Worldwide travelers. D. Singing and dance lovers. B Last week, I visited my local bank to put a cheque into my account. While the procedure itself was relatively simple and user-friendly, I chose to double-check the details with the teller (出纳员) to ensure accuracy. The teller, apparently new to role, was unsure about the steps. He called his manager for assistance. The manager patiently explained everything to me, and I really appreciated what he did. However, as the manager explained the steps, I couldn’t help but notice the teller’s lack of engagement. Instead of absorbing the guidance, he occupied himself with something else. What struck me most was the manager’s passive response to this behavior. Rather than encouraging the teller to focus on his instruction attentively, he simply completed the task himself and returned to his office. On my way home, reflecting on the situation, I realized that the manager failed to use a preventive method. This might lead to the teller’s asking for help again in the future, causing the manager to repeatedly leave his desk to manage the same issues. This would definitely interrupt the manager’s routine work and waste his precious time, which could otherwise be better spent on his core duties. Obviously, if the root cause of the problem is not solved, such situation will happen more than once again, and it will potentially affect customer satisfaction. This experience reveals a fundamental truth: It is a must to enable people to handle tasks independent of external assistance. We shouldn’t emphasize the significance of having a clear vision too much. It involves predicting future needs and making the right moves to solve them. Thus, we should begin with the end in mind, planning for long-term success. After all, sustainable success begins not with fixing today’s issues, but with preventing tomorrow’s. 4. Why did the teller turn to the manager for help? A. He was busy with other affairs. B. The procedure was too complex. C. He had uncertainty as a new employee. D. The matter was not in the charge of him. 5. What kind of help did the manager offer to the teller? A. Absolute replacement. B. Passive response. C. Professional guidance. D. Sincere encouragement. 6. What key strategy does the author recommend to solve such issues? A. Making a further plan about regulation. B. Emphasizing the importance of prevention. C. Having a clear vision of personal development. D. Cultivating independence through empowerment. 7. Which of the following proverbs best matches the main idea of the text? A. Many hands make light work. B. Nothing is difficult to the man who will try. C. Hope for the best and prepare for the worst. D. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. C Drone delivery company Wing has temporarily paused deliveries to the Canberra suburb of Harrison after a nesting raven (乌鸦) dived to a drone delivering coffee. It has aroused an interesting dichotomy: If such deliveries are the carbon-friendly future, can birds and drones coexist, or should actions be taken to relieve any ill-effects of drones on wildlife? In recent years, drones have become increasingly popular, with more and more people taking them to explore more unknown areas and research wildlife. However, drones can pose a threat to birds, especially if flown too close to their nests, as birds may view them as predators or threats and attack them or abandon their nests, leading to a decline in bird populations in some areas. In some cases, drones have been reported to cause direct harm to birds by interfering with their flight patterns. Additionally, drones cause noise pollution and disrupt birds’ natural habitats and behavior. Weston, the professor of wildlife conservation at Deakin University says birds attacking drones is also not rare. “Deakin releases a study of 275 drone pilots showing that almost 20% reported physical contact between their drone and a bird. So it’s a problem.” he says. Birdlife Australia’s Sean Dooley says it’s hard to be sure if birds mistake drones for other birds, or simply recognise them as a threat. It’s about drone delivery companies having a sustainable business model without losing too many drones. Dooley is keen to stress what a favor drones are for conservationists. “When properly used, they’ re great to accurately count colonies of endangered birds in inaccessible areas.” he says. Prof Weston says a centralised recording of all wildlife and drone interactions will help inform solutions. Weston calls for standardised protocols, agreed no-fly zones and better training for drone operators on what to do when an aggressive encounter happens. 8. What does the underlined word “dichotomy” in the first paragraph probably mean? A. Conclusion. B. Division. C. Perspective. D. Conflict. 9. What is a potential risk of drones to birds? A. Birds may be attacked by drones. B. Drones may destroy the birds’ nests. C. Birds might suffer behavioral disorders. D. Drones may limit the birds’s access to food. 10. What is Scan Dooley’s attitude towards the use of drones in protection efforts? A. Negative. B. Ambiguous. C. Indifferent. D. Optimistic. 11. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text? A. Drone delivery services: A future trend B. Birds VS drones: The battle for the sky C. Technology PK wildlife: Threats of balance D. The rescue of the birds: Standardised drones D How unpleasant should children’s books be? In the Grimms’ day the answer was very. Though, as is pointed out, their stories were not really intended for children. The Grimms were linguists, not novelists; their aim was protection, not entertainment. As narrative naturalists, they wanted to pick Germany’s native species of story from its fields and press them between the pages of their books before such tales went extinct under the background of industrialiasation. The aim might have been scholarly, but the result was an unexpected children’s bestseller. But not everyone approved: early readers complained about the darkness. The famous “happily ever after” ending changed into the glummer “And if they haven’t died, they’re still alive.” The Grimms replied quickly: Take the dark bits away from children’s books and you may as well “blindfold” youngsters so they cannot see at all. A look at the bestseller chart shows that books that sell sweetness do well. One ever-popular title is “Guess How Much I Love You”, in which Little Nutbrown Rabit spends his days trying to tell Big Nutbrown Rabit how much he loves him and does not experience a painful death. What’s more, in America in a recent decade, silly, scatological (粪便的) books, such as “The Fart (屁) that Changed the World”, also become more popular. Children’s literature has never been just for children. Adults happily read “Harry Potter”. All good children’s writers know that they are “writing for a double audience”, says Cressida Cowell, a former children’s laureate in Britain. The very best children’s books work on both levels. Children’s books are certainly not as dark as they were in the Grimms’ time, nor do they need to be. But perhaps more parents long for books for their children that better balance dark and light, and motivate happiness ever with big bad wolves. 12. Why did the Grimms create the Grimms’ srotries? A. To pursue literature achievements. B. To reveal the dark side of human nature. C. To provide amusement for children. D. To prevent the old stories from disappearing. 13. What did the Grimms think of the dark elements in their stories? A. It appealed to more readers. B. It deepened the children’s insights. C. It removed adults’ blind trust in society. D. It was a unique writing style for scholars. 14. Which kind of books are preferred by children in recent days? A. Positive or funny ones. B. Inspiring or meaningful ones. C. Terrifying or silly ones. D. Romantic or educational ones. 15. What would the best children’s books be like? A. Concentrating more on younger readers. B. Being free of negative and silly contents. C. Inspiring happiness with proper darkness. D. Motivating children’s comprehensive level. 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。 Being kind has kind of gotten a bad fame recently. Maybe you’ve heard that if you are kind, people will take advantage of you or take you for granted. Or that no good deed goes unpunished. Yes, many people seem to somehow equal kindness to weakness or deficiency. But that’s missing the point. ____16____. Why do others not respect you and even try to take advantage of you? Usually, it’s more about them than you. Maybe they are fearful. Fear can do a number on people. ____17____. The “self-protection” forces them to prevent anyone from doing, basically, anything. Then they may have low self-esteem. Deep down, many people don’t believe that they actually deserve kindness. ____18____. Or they might have unresolved pain. When people are in pain, they may feel the need to blow up at others. And it may be casier to attack someone who is kind than someone who is mean. ____19____. Some people are genuine 100% all-natural, bad people. They can subscribe to the “it’s all about me, all the time” philosophy that ranks kindness somewhere below belly button lint in their list of things to be respected. All these are actually reasons why exhibiting genuine kindness is a sign of strength. It means you are able to overcome any type of fear, inferiority (自卑), or internal pain that you may have. ____20____. And you know you have the strength to overcome such thing. Helping others is not as easy but, frankly, is a lot more fulfilling. So, why not be more kind, genuinely kind? A. The fact is the opposite B. Actually, to be truly kind takes strength and power C. Another case is that they are actually self-centered guys D It means you are willing to risk being taken advantage of E. It means you are driven by an internal compass but not an external one F. This feeling motivates them to wrap themselves in layers of defense mechanisms G. If you are acting kind to them, they may think there must be something wrong with you 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Parenting is a constant balancing act. We want to teach our children important life lessons, while also ___21___ harmony at home and avoiding unnecessary conflicts. This balancing act can be ____22____, especially when parenting teens. Recently, my 13-year-old daughter asked me to buy her a $28 phone case (手机壳). Her old one wasn’t broken; she was just bored of it. For me, it was a ____23____ no. However, saying “no” in moments like this isn’t easy. The request felt ____24____, but I know there was a bigger lesson to teach. It’s about teaching our children to think ____25____ about their spending. At the same time, we don’t want to ____26____ overly strict or dismissive of their feelings. In this case, I realized my daughter’s request wasn’t just about the phone case; it was about her ____27____ for something new, trendy, and exciting. After all, to a 13-year-old, a new phone case might feel like a big ____28____, a way to express themselves or ____29____ in with their friends. So how do we find the middle ground? Instead of shutting down the conversation, I used it as an opportunity to talk about wants and _____30_____. I explained that we must _____31_____ what’s essential over impulse (冲动) purchases. But I also _____32_____ her feelings. “I get it,” I told her. Sometimes we just want something new because it feels exciting. This _____33_____ the conversation and made her more willing to listen. Instead of a flat-out “no”, I suggested a compromise (妥协). I offered her three _____34_____: Earn it, wait it out or explore alternatives. That conversation wasn’t just about a phone case. It was about guiding my daughter toward better ____35____ without damaging our relationship. 21. A. gaining B. applying C. keeping D. featuring 22. A. tricky B. picky C. precious D. diverse 23. A. causal B. firm C. tough D. hesitant 24. A. challenging B. easy C. small D. insignificant 25. A. flexibly B. complicatedly C. creatively D. critically 26 A. come across as B. put up with C. look forward to D. run out of 27. A. solution B. appetite C. apology D. claim 28. A. deal B. facility C. decision D. familiarity 29. A. adapt B. combine C. fit D. break 30. A. desires B. attempts C. lacks D. needs 31. A. compare B. balance C. weigh D. judge 32. A. appreciated B. acknowledged C. complained D. comforted 33. A. softened B. enriched C. quickened D. strengthened 34. A. beliefs B. duties C. results D. options 35. A. fortune-seeking B. decision-making C. emotion-controlling D. time-managing 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Million Pound Bank Note is a famous story by Mark Twain, one of the greatest figures in American literature, kwown as his humor and social criticism. The story is ____36____ ironic masterpiece on Wealth and Human Nature, ____37____ (explore) the absurd power of money through the journey of Henry Adams, a penniless American ____38____ (stick) in London. Two wealthy brothers, Roderick and Oliver, had an ____39____ (argue) on whether a man can survive for a month only with a million-pound note. Henry, landing in Britain ____40____(accident) was chosen as their “experiment subject”. He received the note but was forbidden to open the accompanying letter explaining its purpose. In Act 1, Scene 3, Henry’s despair contrasts with the brothers’ amusement. His honesty about having no money ____41____ (delight) them, and the letter’s secrecy means society’s blind faith ____42____ wealth. Act 2, Scene 1 brilliantly illustrates the irony. When Henry visits a tailor shop, the clerks ignore him because his coat is ____43____ (wear). But when he shows the million-pound note, their attitudes change completely. This scene makes fun of how people judge others by their wealth instead of their character. Money doesn’t always indicate a person’s true value. We should respect people not because of what they own ____44____ because of who they are. Through Henry’s adventure, Twain helps us look beyond money and challenges readers ____45____ (reflect) on what truly defines a person’s worth. 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，你校上周开展了主题为“科学管理体重”(Scientific Weight Management)的一系列活动，请给你的英国朋友Alex写一封邮件，分享这次主题活动。内容包括： 1.活动内容； 2.活动反响。 注意：写作词数应为80左右。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 If I hadn’t been a struggling violinist, I might have never become a writer. In fourth grade, my school had an orchestra program, and I eagerly signed up to learn the violin. I loved the idea of being in the orchestra and went to the music lessons every week. The orchestra teacher Mr. Black, was strict. He told us that if we damaged our instruments, we’d be kicked out of the program because the school couldn’t afford the expensive pieces of the instrument. Unfortunately, I wasn’t very good at the violin. One day, while practicing, the bridge of my violin flew off and the strings broke. Scared of Mr. Black’s reaction, I tried to fix it myself with some glue. But when he saw my crooked bridge, he told me I couldn’t be in the orchestra anymore. Instead, he suggested I join the singing club. I did switch to the chorus club, where I stayed, thinking I had found my place. I enjoyed singing with others, even though I didn’t have a great voice. And as luck would have it, the elementary school sing club automatically fed into the junior high chorus. We had lots of chances to give performances. Instead of a violinist, I became a singer in an orchestra. Don’t be confused. My singing was not outstanding, but in the midst of so many others, I could blend (融合). One Monday after a big performance, my English teacher Ms. Rose asked if anyone was interested in writing an article about his or her singing experience. 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。 Paragraph 1. For some reason, I raised my hand instantly. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2. The following year I became the editor of the school newspaper, considering that I had found my calling. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$