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2024～2025学年高二下学期期末调研考试 英 语 考生注意： 1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。 3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。 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. What is the man going to do first? A. Feed the dog. B. Walk the dog. C. Clean the dog house. 2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Manager and secretary. B. Customer and client. C. Teacher and student. 3. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A novel dish. B. A restaurant. C. The man’s friend. 4. Why does the man call the woman? A. To make an appointment. B. To ask for information. C. To change a schedule. 5. Where are the speakers? A. In a rose garden. B. In a bakery. C. In a clothes store. 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 dislike about the necklace? A. The size. B. The color. C. The price. 7. Why does the man want to buy a gift for the woman? A. Her birthday is coming. B. They have to attend a party. C. She is going to get married. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What did the woman forget to do? A. Clean the outside windows. B. Put the chicken in the fridge. C. Connect her computer to the Wi-Fi. 9. Which of the following worked properly today? A. The cleaner. B. The computer. C. The robot. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. How will the man most probably go to the woman’s office? A. By taxi. B. By car. C. By bus. 11. When is the man scheduled to meet the woman? A. At 2:00. B. At 2:30. C. At 3:00. 12. What can we learn about the man? A. He will be late for the meeting. B. He has not been to the woman’s company. C. He wants the woman to pick him up now. 听第9段材料，回答第13 至16题。 13. Who will the man meet on Wednesday? A. Tanya Dolan. B. The woman. C. Sue Redman. 14. How long will the man stay in Paris? A. For two nights. B. For four days. C. For a week. 15. When will the man leave London for home? A. On Monday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday. 16. Why is the man going to Chicago? A. To change a flight. B. To take a vacation. C. To have a business meeting. 听第10段材料，回答第17 至 20题。 17. What did the man study in university? A. Medicine. B. Economics. C. Law. 18. What did the man do in South America? A. He planted apples. B. He grew cocoa beans. C. He studied grapes. 19. How does the man feel about making chocolate? A. Unprofitable. B. Challenging. C. Boring. 20. What is key to the man’s final success? A. Trying to test various fruits. B. Selecting high-quality materials. C. Keeping a diary of his experiments. 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 We have some of the best museums in the world in NYC! We have pulled together some of the most exciting exhibits. Banksy Exhibition See unique works by one of the most famous and secret street artists of today at this Banksy exhibit! Visitors will be able to explore videos, sculptures, photos and over 80 original works. The exciting exhibition also offers an interactive VR experience that brings to life Banksy’s works. Price: $8.60 Princess Diana Exhibition Princess Diana’s royal photographers, Anwar Hussein and his two sons have pulled back the curtains and released never-before-seen images of royal life. This personal exhibit will also feature unique art equipment by the world famous multimedia artist, Pauline Loctin, with recognizable ties to the princess and her iconic looks. Price: $25 Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Exhibition The exhibition showcases the awe and wonder of mankind’s greatest artistic achievements, while allowing its visitors to experience this art from an up-close, life-sized and never-before-seen perspective (角度). With special expertise and care, the ceiling paintings from the Sistine Chapel have been reproduced in a truly unique way using licensed high-definition photos. This art is brought to life using a special printing technique that emulates (仿真) the look and feel of the original paintings. Price: $30 Making History Accessible Exhibition The Intrepid Museum has launched Making History Accessible, a temporary exhibit that invites visitors to test and evaluate a series of five digital and physical experiences that try to make exhibits at historic sites and house museums more accessible and inclusive. Visitors can explore these prototypes (原型) and evaluate their effectiveness. Visitors’ input will help the partner sites improve the prototype at their site. Price: $20 1. Which exhibition mainly shows a street artist’s works? A. Banksy Exhibition. B. Princess Diana Exhibition. C. Michelangclo’s Sistine Chapel Exhibition. D. Making History Accessible Exhibition. 2. What can visitors do at Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Exhibition? A. Watch a long video. B. Learn about a princess. C. Admire copies of artworks. D. Have a digital experience, 3. What is special about Making History Accessible Exhibition? A. It has the cheapest ticket. B. It includes modern street scenes. C. It provides royal life images. D. It offers visitors chances to advise. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了几个纽约著名的展览。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Banksy Exhibition部分“See unique works by one of the most famous and secret street artists of today at this Banksy exhibit!(在班克西展览中，您将看到当今最著名和最神秘的街头艺术家之一的独特作品!)”可知，在Banksy Exhibition可以看到一名街头艺术家的作品。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Exhibition部分“With special expertise and care, the ceiling paintings from the Sistine Chapel have been reproduced in a truly unique way using licensed high-definition photos.( 在特殊的专业知识和精心照顾下，西斯廷教堂的天花板绘画以一种真正独特的方式再现，使用了授权的高清照片)”可知，游客在Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Exhibition可以欣赏艺术品的复制品。故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Making History Accessible Exhibition部分“…a temporary exhibit that invites visitors to test and evaluate a series of five digital and physical experiences...(……一个临时展览，邀请游客测试和评估一系列的五种数字和物理体验……)”可知，Making History Accessible Exhibition的特别之处在于游客可以检查和评价艺术品的情况，并可以提出建议。故选D。 B Dr. Joseph Dituri, also known as “Dr. Deep Sea”, has just finished an amazing adventure. For 100 days, the University of South Florida teacher lived in a small room underwater. He set a new world record, beating the old record of 73 days. On March 1, Dr. Dituri, who’s 55, began the project. His goal was to stay for 100 days at a special underwater hotel called Jules’s Undersea Lodge. The hotel is 22 feet under the ocean surface in a protected area in Key Largo. The farther you go below the ocean’s surface, the greater the pressure will be. Dr. Dituri wanted to learn how this pressure would affect the human body over time. In his undersea room, Dr. Dituri was living with pressure that was about 66％greater than the pressure on the surface. While he was living underwater, Dr. Dituri often exercised in the morning. He kept teaching his college classes, and he had online chats with over 5,500 students from 15 different countries. Dr. Dituri worked with other experts to figure out ways to protect and take care of the ocean. A number of tourists dove down to spend a little time with Dr. Dituri. He was also regularly checked out by a medical team. Last Friday, June 9, Dr. Dituri returned to the surface, where he was finally able to see the sun again Many friends, family, and supporters were there to greet him and celebrate his success. Dr. Dituri was smiting when he came back up. Doctors quickly checked him out to make sure he was in good health. Actually, Dr. Dituri went through several big changes. For one thing, he was able to sleep much better. His health greatly improved in a couple of other ways. 4. Why did Dr. Dituri live underwater for 100 days? A. To get rid of air pollution. B. To explore the ocean life. C. To carry out an experiment. D. To advocate a special hotel. 5. What can we learn about Dr. Dituri underwater? A. He led a busy life. B. He lived with his students. C. He seldom exercised. D. He returned to surface daily. 6. How did the project affect Dr. Dituri? A. He became warm-hearted. B. He opened his own hotel. C. He acquired a new language. D. He improved his fitness. 7. What is the text? A. A diary entry. B. A news report. C. A course plan. D. A research paper. 【答案】4. C 5. A 6. D 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。为了探索高压环境对人体的影响，55岁的Dr. Dituri在水下22英尺（约6.7米）深处的特制房间里成功生活了100天，打破了此前的世界纪录。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Dr. Joseph Dituri, also known as “Dr. Deep Sea”, has just finished an amazing adventure. For 100 days, the University of South Florida teacher lived in a small room underwater. (约瑟夫·迪图里博士，也被称为“深海博士”，刚刚完成了一次惊人的冒险。这位南佛罗里达大学的老师在水下的一个小房间里住了100天)”及第二段“Dr. Dituri wanted to learn how this pressure would affect the human body over time.(迪图里博士想了解这种压力随着时间的推移会如何影响人体)”可知，Dr. Dituri在水下生活l00天是为了开展一项实验。故选C。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“While he was living underwater, Dr. Dituri often exercised in the morning. He kept teaching his college classes, and he had online chats with over 5,500 students from 15 different countries. Dr. Dituri worked with other experts,( 当他生活在水下的时候，迪图里医生经常在早上锻炼。他继续教授他的大学课程，并与来自15个不同国家的5500多名学生在线聊天。迪图里博士与其他专家合作)”可推断，Dr. Dituri的水下生活很忙碌。故选A。 【6题详解】 细节理解题，根据最后一段“For one thing, he was able to sleep much better. His health greatly improved in a couple of other ways.( 首先，他可以睡得更好。他的健康在其他几个方面有了很大的改善)”可知，在水下生活100天后，Dr. Dituri的健康状况有了明显改善。故选D。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“Dr. Joseph Dituri, also known as “Dr. Deep Sea”, has just finished an amazing adventure. For 100 days, the University of South Florida teacher lived in a small room underwater. He set a new world record, beating the old record of 73 days.(约瑟夫·迪图里博士，也被称为“深海博士”，刚刚完成了一次惊人的冒险。这位南佛罗里达大学的老师在水下的一个小房间里住了100天。他创造了一项新的世界纪录，打破了73天的旧纪录)”可知，为了探索高压环境对人体的影响，55岁的Dr. Dituri在水下22英尺（约6.7米）深处的特制房间里成功生活了100天，打破了此前的世界纪录，推测本文是一则新闻报道。故选B。 C When rains fell in the Atacama Desert for the first time in centuries, scientists had expected to see life blossom (繁盛). Instead, almost everything died. The shocking discovery was published in the journal Scientific Reports. Found in northern Chile, the dry core of the Atacama Desert hadn’t experienced rain for the past 500 years. But three years ago, rain started to fall once again in the region. A changing climate in the Pacific Ocean resulted in the desert’s dry core experiencing rain on March 25 and August 9, 2015, and it rained again on June 7, 2017. There was no evidence of rain in this region for the past 500 years, although climate models suggested it should occur every century. The international team of scientists who studied the region were hoping for deserts springing to life. “Instead, we learned the contrary, as we found that rain in the dry core of the Atacama Desert caused a massive extinction of most native microbe (微生物) species there, ”said study co-author Alberto Fairén. Before the rain fell, this region of the Atacama had been home to 16 different ancient microbe species. But after the rain fell, just two to four species were still found to be surviving in the resultant pool of water. The cause of the extinction event, believed to have been about 85 percent of life in the soil, was caused by the sudden influx of water. In particular, these microbes were adapted to survive in extreme dryness. They were unable to adapt quickly enough to the unexpected rainfall. But it’s not all bad news. The team also found nitrates (硝酸盐) in the Atacama Desert that were indicative of a lengthy dry period, while also acting as food for the microbes. And we’ve recently found nitrates on Mars, which could be indicating a similar process there. 8. How did the scientists find their discovery according to Alberto Fairén? A. Satisfying. B. Astonishing. C. Amusing. D. Comforting. 9. What does the underlined word“influx”in paragraph 4 mean? A. Shortage. B. Need. C. Arrival. D. Test. 10. What can we infer from the last paragraph? A. The resultant pool of water was a wildlife habitat. B. The team plans to turn the desert into a green land. C. Scientists have observed lots of microbes on Mars. D. The finding brought some hope to relevant studies. 11. Which is the most suitable title for the text? A. Unexpected Rainfalls Hit a Desert Badly B. A Science Magazine Increased in Popularity C. Scientists Unlocked the Secret behind Drought D. A Breakthrough Occurred in Space Exploration 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. D 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。Atacama Desert沙漠的核心区域500年间从未下雨，近年却因气候变化迎来降雨。科学家们研究发现，雨水并未让这片不毛之地焕发生机，相反，给那里的微生物带来了灭顶之灾。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“When rains fell in the Atacama Desert for the first time in centuries, scientists had expected to see life blossom (繁盛). Instead, almost everything died. The shocking discovery was published in the journal Scientific Reports. (当阿塔卡马沙漠几个世纪以来第一次下雨时，科学家们曾期望看到生命开花。相反，几乎所有东西都死了。这一令人震惊的发现发表在《科学报告》杂志上。)”以及第三段“The international team of scientists who studied the region were hoping for deserts springing to life. “Instead, we learned the contrary, as we found that rain in the dry core of the Atacama Desert caused a massive extinction of most native microbe (微生物) species there, ”said study co-author Alberto Fairén.(研究该地区的国际科学家团队希望沙漠能够出现。“相反，我们了解到相反的情况，因为我们发现阿塔卡马沙漠干燥核心的雨水导致了那里大多数本地微生物物种的大规模灭绝，”该研究的合著者阿尔贝托·费尔卡曼说。)”可知，科学家们对他们的发现感到很吃惊。故选B。 【9题详解】 词义猜测题。根据画线词前“But after the rain fell, just two to four species were still found to be surviving in the resultant pool of water. (但在降雨之后，人们发现只有两到四个物种在由此形成的水池中幸存下来。)”及画线词后“In particular, these microbes were adapted to survive in extreme dryness. They were unable to adapt quickly enough to the unexpected rainfall.(特别是，这些微生物适应了在极端干燥的环境中生存。他们无法足够快地适应突如其来的降雨)”可推断，灭绝事件的原因是是由突然涌入的水引起的，画线词与Arrival的意思最接近。故选C。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“And we’ve recently found nitrates on Mars, which could be indicating a similar process there.(我们最近在火星上发现了硝酸盐，这可能表明火星上也有类似的过程。)”可推断，在这片沙漠里发现了硝酸盐，为相关科研带来了些许希望。故选D。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“When rains fell in the Atacama Desert for the first time in centuries, scientists had expected to see life blossom (繁盛). Instead, almost everything died. The shocking discovery was published in the journal Scientific Reports. (当阿塔卡马沙漠几个世纪以来第一次下雨时，科学家们曾期望看到生命开花。相反，几乎所有东西都死了。这一令人震惊的发现发表在《科学报告》杂志上。)”可知，本文主要介绍Atacama Desert沙漠的核心区域500年间从未下雨，近年突如其来的雨水并未让这片不毛之地焕发生机，反而给那里的微生物带来了灭顶之灾。故选A。 D The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) is a significant part of the digital transformation bringing challenges and changes to the job descriptions among management. A study shows that integrating AI systems into service teams increases demands on middle management in the financial services field. Interviewed in the study were 25 experienced managers employed by a leading Scandinavian financial services company. AI systems have been intensely integrated into the tasks and processes of the company in recent years. The results showed that the integration of AI systems into service teams is a complex phenomenon, putting new demands on the work of middle management and requiring a balanced act in the face of new challenges. “The productivity of work grows when routine tasks are passed on to AI. On the other hand, the fast pace of change makes work more demanding, and the integration of AI makes it necessary to learn new things constantly. Surprisingly, new kinds of routine work also increase, because the operations of AI need to be monitored and checked,” says Assistant Professor Jonna Koponen. According to the results of the research, the social features of middle management also changed, because the AI systems used at work were seen either as technical tools or colleagues, depending on the type of AI that was used. Especially when more developed types of AI, such as chatting robots, were included in the AI systems, they were seen as colleagues. Integrating AI also poses ethical (道德上的) challenges, and managers devoted more of their time to ethical considerations. For example, they were concerned about the fairness of decisions made by AI. Aspects observed in the study showed that managing service teams with integrated AI requires new skills and knowledge of middle management, such as technological understanding and skills, interactive skills and emotional intelligence, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage and adapt to continuous change. “AI systems cannot yet take over all human management in areas such as the motivation and inspiration of team members. This is why skills in interaction and empathy (同理心) should be emphasized when selecting new employees for managerial positions which emphasize the management of teams integrated with AI,” Koponen says. 12. What does the study find? A. AI becomes less popular in the service field. B. AI makes decisions more fairly than humans. C. AI proves human management is unnecessary. D. AI makes middle management more demanding. 13. What’s Jonna Koponen’s attitude to integrating AI systems into service teams? A. Unmentioned. B. Opposed. C. Objective. D. Indifferent. 14. Which of the following shows Jonna Koponen’s opinion? A. AI can’t replace human mangers completely. B. Few managers in the service field are needed. C. Employees for managerial positions dislike AI. D. AI devotes more time to ethical considerations. 15. What is the main idea of the text? A. The integration of AI into service teams is hard. B. AI takes over human management in many fields. C. AI and human managers are a perfect combination. D. The application of AI influences middle management. 【答案】12. D 13. C 14. A 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了人工智能（AI）的引入对中层管理工作带来的挑战和变化，以及中层管理者需要具备的新技能和知识。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“A study shows that integrating AI systems into service teams increases demands on middle management in the financial services field.”（一项研究表明，将人工智能系统集成到服务团队中增加了金融服务领域对中层管理的需求）可推知，AI使中层管理更具挑战性。故选D。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“The productivity of work grows when routine tasks are passed on to AI. On the other hand, the fast pace of change makes work more demanding, and the integration of AI makes it necessary to learn new things constantly. Surprisingly, new kinds of routine work also increase, because the operations of AI need to be monitored and checked,” says Assistant Professor Jonna Koponen.”（当日常任务传递给人工智能时，工作的生产力就会提高。另一方面，快速的变化使工作要求更高，而人工智能的集成使不断学习新事物成为必要。令人惊讶的是，新型的日常工作也在增加，因为人工智能的操作需要监控和检查，”助理教授Jonna Koponen说）可知，Jonna Koponen认为将人工智能系统运用到服务团队中有利有弊。由此可推断，Jonna Koponen的态度是“客观的”。故选C。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“AI systems cannot yet take over all human management in areas such as the motivation and inspiration of team members.”（AI系统还不能完全接管人类在激励和启发团队成员等方面的管理。）可知，Jonna Koponen认为AI不能完全替代人类管理者。故选A。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) is a significant part of the digital transformation bringing challenges and changes to the job descriptions among management. A study shows that integrating AI systems into service teams increases demands on middle management in the financial services field.”（人工智能（AI）的引入是数字化转型的重要组成部分，给管理层的工作描述带来了挑战和变化。一项研究表明，将人工智能系统集成到服务团队中增加了金融服务领域对中层管理的需求。）可知，本文主要介绍了将人工智能系统融合到金融服务业对中层管理产生的影响。故选D。 第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Productivity is the cornerstone of both personal and professional success. It’s the art of efficiently using your time, energy and resources to accomplish tasks, achieve goals and lead a fulfilling life. ____16____, so being productive can make a big difference in our overall quality of life. In the quest (寻求) for productivity, some key habits stand out as powerful tools. Prioritization and Goal Setting Prioritization is the cornerstone of productivity. Begin by setting clear and specific goals, both short-term and long-term. ____17____. Use techniques like the Eisenhower Matrix to categorize tasks as urgent and important, enabling you to focus on what’s most critical. Focus and Concentration ____18____. So it is important to develop the ability to concentrate deeply on tasks. Practice techniques like the Pomodoro Technique (working in short and focused bursts) or mindfulness to enhance your concentration. Remove digital distractions and create a dedicated workspace for focused work. Continuous Learning and Improvement Embrace a growth mindset and commit to lifelong learning. ____19____, both within your field and beyond. Continuously improve your processes and workflows, adapting to changes and challenges. Rest and Well-being Productivity isn’t sustainable without adequate rest and self-care. Ensure you get enough sleep, maintain a balanced diet and engage in regular exercise. Take breaks throughout the day to recharge and prevent burnout. ____20____. By incorporating these habits into your daily routine, you can significantly enhance your productivity in both personal and professional life. Whether you’re pursuing career goals, personal development, or simply seeking a more balanced and fulfilling life, these habits are powerful tools for success. A. Distractions are productivity killers B. We live in a world where time is precious C. Seek opportunities to acquire new skills and knowledge D. Updating your health knowledge is a task you hardly focus on E. Remember that a healthy mind and body are essential for high productivity F. Regularly review your plan to ensure you’re on track of achieving your goals G. Identify what truly matters to you and arrange your tasks with these objectives 【答案】16. B 17. G 18. A 19. C 20. E 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章指出了生产力对个人和职业成功的重要意义，并介绍了提升生产力的几个关键习惯。 【16题详解】 前文“Productivity is the cornerstone of both personal and professional success. It’s the art of efficiently using your time, energy and resources to accomplish tasks, achieve goals and lead a fulfilling life. (生产力是个人和职业成功的基石。它是高效利用时间、精力和资源来完成各项任务、实现目标并过上充实生活的艺术)”指出生产力的重要性和含义，后文“so being productive can make a big difference in our overall quality of life (因此，保持高效能对我们的整体生活质量会产生重大影响)”指出高生产力改善生活质量，因此B项“We live in a world where time is precious (我们生活在一个时间宝贵的世界中)”符合语境，指出时间宝贵，和后文构成因果关系，其中的time在前文有同词复现。故选B。 【17题详解】 前文“Begin by setting clear and specific goals, both short-term and long-term. (首先确立清晰明确的目标，既要制定短期目标，也要规划长期目标)”建议设定明确的各类目标，后文“Use techniques like the Eisenhower Matrix to categorize tasks as urgent and important, enabling you to focus on what’s most critical. (可以采用艾森豪威尔矩阵等任务管理工具，将事项按照紧急性和重要性进行分类，从而帮助你集中精力处理最关键的事务)”推荐任务管理方面的工具，因此G项“Identify what truly matters to you and arrange your tasks with these objectives (明确对你真正重要的事情，并根据这些目标安排任务)”符合语境，指出需根据重要目标安排任务，承前启后，其中的objectives和前文的goals呼应，tasks在后文有同词复现。故选G。 【18题详解】 本段标题是“Focus and Concentration (专注与集中精神)”，后文“So it is important to develop the ability to concentrate deeply on tasks. (因此，培养深度专注于任务的能力至关重要)”强调能保持深度专注的重要性，因此A项“Distractions are productivity killers (分心是生产力的杀手)”符合语境，指出分心对生产力的危害，呼应标题，和后文构成因果关系。故选A。 【19题详解】 前文“Embrace a growth mindset and commit to lifelong learning. (拥抱成长型思维，坚持终身学习)”建议保持成长，终身学习，后文“both within your field and beyond. Continuously improve your processes and workflows, adapting to changes and challenges. (无论在本专业领域还是其他方面。持续改进工作流程和方法，积极适应变化与挑战)”强调领域内外都要改进，因此C项“Seek opportunities to acquire new skills and knowledge (寻找获取新技能和知识的机会)”符合语境，建议不断学习新技能和知识，承前启后。故选C。 【20题详解】 前文“Ensure you get enough sleep, maintain a balanced diet and engage in regular exercise. Take breaks throughout the day to recharge and prevent burnout. (确保获得充足睡眠、保持均衡饮食并坚持规律运动。日常工作中需适时休息以恢复精力，避免过度疲劳)”从睡眠、饮食、运动和休息方面说明如何拥有充沛的精力，因此E项“Remember that a healthy mind and body are essential for high productivity (记住，健康的身心是高生产力的基础)”符合语境，强调健康对生产力的重要性，承接前文。故选E。 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。 A plane was flying somewhere to cut an abandoned oil pipeline. The pilot Downs ____21____ eight employees of the oil company and a man named Eliot on board. Halfway, the plane was hit by a sandstorm. It was ____22____ to successfully land. While the ten men were ____23____ for the survival, they found themselves in the depth of the desert. The plane was badly damaged and all the communication equipment didn’t ____24____. There were quarrels among the eight employees for different escape plans. Soon, they ____25____ to fight against each other. Natural disasters had not killed them yet, but human disasters were about to destroy them ____26____. At the moment, Eliot ____27____ shouted, “I’m an airplane designer. The main parts of the plane are not ____28____. As long as everyone works together, we can mend the plane.” People immediately stopped fighting and were ____29____ in their hearts. Under Eliot’s command, they began to be ____30____. Food and water could only last for ten days so they only ate two meals a day and ____31____ drinking water as planned. The repair work ____32____ in an orderly manner. Eight days later, the plane had not been repaired yet, but a camel team of businessmen passed by and ____33____ them. Later, Downs knew that Eliot wasn’t an airplane designer at all and asked Eliot why he cheated them. Eliot said calmly, “If I hadn’t ____34____ then, could everyone live to this day?” Downs suddenly realized: being trapped in the ____35____ is terrible, but what is more terrible is that there is no hope for survival! 21. A. hired B. carried C. visited D. telephoned 22. A. dangerous B. appropriate C. fortunate D. necessary 23. A. praying B. cheering C. reflecting D. suffering 24. A. work B. appear C. change D. improve 25. A. determined B. hesitated C. agreed D. started 26. A. in advance B. on schedule C. at bottom D. for ages 27. A. remarkably B. completely C. constantly D. suddenly 28. A. adjusted B. examined C. destroyed D. found 29. A. regretful B. merciful C. doubtful D. hopeful 30. A. busy B. angry C. mature D. social 31. A. purified B. sought C. wasted D. distributed 32. A. went on B. set out C. broke down D. took off 33. A. abandoned B. rescued C. condemned D. informed 34. A. withdrawn B. sworn C. participated D. lied 35. A. plane B. traffic C. desert D. snow 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. B 24. A 25. D 26. A 27. D 28. C 29. D 30. A 31. D 32. A 33. B 34. D 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一架飞机搭载人员途中遭遇沙尘暴迫降沙漠，众人面临困境争吵，艾略特谎称能修飞机让大家团结，最终获救的故事。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：飞行员唐斯搭载了石油公司的八名员工和一个名叫艾略特的人。A. hired雇佣；B. carried搭载；C. visited拜访；D. telephoned打电话。根据前文“A plane was flying somewhere to cut an abandoned oil pipeline.”以及常识可知，飞机是用来搭载人的，所以这里是搭载了这些人。故选B项。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：能成功着陆是幸运的。A. dangerous危险的；B. appropriate合适的；C. fortunate幸运的；D. necessary必要的。根据前文“Halfway, the plane was hit by a sandstorm.”以及常识可知，飞机遭遇了沙尘暴，在这种情况下成功降落是幸运的。故选C项。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当这十个人为幸存下来而欢呼时，他们发现自己身处沙漠深处。A. praying祈祷；B. cheering欢呼；C. reflecting反思；D. suffering遭受。根据前文“successfully land”可知，飞机遭遇沙尘暴但成功降落，这是幸运的事情，所以幸存下来的人们会为自己的幸运欢呼。故选B项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：飞机严重受损，所有的通信设备都不能用了。A. work工作，起作用；B. appear出现；C. change改变；D. improve提高。根据前文“The plane was badly damaged”可知，飞机受损严重，所以通信设备不能正常工作了。故选A项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：很快，他们开始互相打斗。A. determined决定；B. hesitated犹豫；C. agreed同意；D. started开始。根据前文“There were quarrels among the eight employees for different escape plans.”和后文“human disasters were about to destroy them ”可知，员工们因为逃生计划产生了争吵，并开始打斗。故选D项。 【26题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：自然灾害还没有杀死他们，但人为灾难即将提前摧毁他们。A. in advance提前；B. on schedule按时；C. at bottom实际上；D. for ages很久。根据前文“Soon, they 5 to fight against each other.”可知，他们因为逃生计划开始内讧，即自然灾害还未造成致命伤害，人为的打斗可能就会提前让他们丧命。故选A项。 【27题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：这时，艾略特突然喊道：“我是一名飞机设计师。飞机的主要部件没有损坏。”A. remarkably显著地；B. completely完全地；C. constantly不断地；D. suddenly突然。前文描述众人正在互相打斗的混乱场景，根据“At the moment”和“shouted”可知，艾略特的喊话是突然发生的，以此来制止大家的打斗。故选D项。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这时，艾略特突然喊道：“我是一名飞机设计师。飞机的主要部件没有损坏。”A. adjusted调整；B. examined检查；C. destroyed损坏；D. found发现。根据后文“As long as everyone works together, we can mend the plane.”可知，艾略特说只要大家一起努力就能修好飞机，说明他强调飞机主要部件没损坏。故选C项。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：人们立刻停止了打斗，心中充满了希望。A. regretful后悔的；B. merciful仁慈的；C. doubtful怀疑的；D. hopeful有希望的。根据前文艾略特的话“As long as everyone works together, we can mend the plane.”和“People immediately stopped fighting”可推知，大家听到飞机能修好这个消息后，心中就充满了生存的希望，停止了打斗。故选D项。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在艾略特的指挥下，他们开始忙碌起来。A. busy忙碌的；B. angry生气的；C. mature成熟的；D. social社交的。根据前文可知，绝望的人们又有了希望，结合后文“The repair work 12 in an orderly manner.”可推知，大家为修飞机行动起来，有条不紊地进行维修工作，所以是开始忙碌起来。故选A项。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：食物和水只能维持十天，所以他们一天只吃两顿饭，并按计划分配饮用水。A. purified净化；B. sought寻找；C. wasted浪费；D. distributed分配。根据前文“Food and water could only last for ten days so they only ate two meals a day”可知，资源有限，所以要按计划分配饮用水。故选D项。 【32题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：维修工作有条不紊地进行着。A. went on继续，进行；B. set out出发；C. broke down出故障；D. took off起飞。根据前文“Under Eliot’s command, they began to be 10 .”可知，大家开始为修飞机忙碌，所以维修工作在有条不紊地进行。故选A项。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：八天后，飞机还没修好，但一支商人的骆驼队路过并救了他们。A. abandoned抛弃；B. rescued营救；C. condemned谴责；D. informed通知。根据前文他们身处沙漠困境以及后文“Eight days later, the plane had not been repaired yet”可知，骆驼队路过救了他们。故选B项。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：艾略特平静地说：“如果我当时没有撒谎，大家能活到今天吗？”A. withdrawn撤回；B. sworn发誓；C. participated参与；D. lied撒谎。根据前文“Later, Downs knew that Eliot wasn’t an airplane designer at all”可知，艾略特并不是飞机设计师，他当时是撒了谎。故选D项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：唐斯突然意识到：被困在沙漠中很可怕，但更可怕的是没有生存的希望！A. plane飞机；B. traffic交通；C. desert沙漠；D. snow雪。根据前文“they found themselves in the depth of the desert”可知，他们被困在了沙漠里。故选C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个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 If you’re awed by someone or something, they make you feel respectful and amazed, though often rather frightened. Starting 15 years ago, scientists ____36____ (study) this emotion called awe. Experiencing awe is good for people, ____37____ has been proved by many studies. For example, you don’t have to take a trip to the Grand Canyon to get the job ____38____ (do). Just watching awe-causing videos can improve ____39____ (you) mental happiness, according to studies. Another study found that people who read ____40____ short and awe-causing story about seeing Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower reported ____41____ (great) life satisfaction in that moment than people who read stories about seeing a plain scene from up high. Awe can also change the way we think of ourselves. ____42____ particular, studies have shown that awe can make us feel small or insignificant. Besides, one recent study found that awe may also make people more modest. In addition, experiencing awe may develop ____43____ (kind) and generosity in people. One study found that people who stood among awe-inspiring eucalyptus (桉树) trees picked up more pens for an experimenter who ____44____ (deliberate) dropped them than people who looked up at a not-so-inspiring large building. Therefore, in our busy lives, it is always a good idea _____45_____ (take) time to experience awe. 【答案】36. have been studying 37. which 38. done 39. your 40. a 41. greater 42. In 43. kindness 44. deliberately 45. to take 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章通过多项研究，探讨了“敬畏”情感对心理健康的积极影响，包括提升幸福感、促进谦逊、增强慷慨行为等。 【36题详解】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：从15年前开始，科学家们一直在研究这种被称为“敬畏”的情感。空处作句子的谓语，时间状语为Starting 15 years ago“从15年前开始”，动作从过去开始发生，且很可能会继续进行下去，强调动作的延续性，时态用现在完成进行时，主语scientists为复数，助动词用have。故填have been studying。 【37题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：体验敬畏对人们有益，这已经被许多研究证明了。空处引导非限制性定语从句，对前面的句子进行补充说明，从句中缺少主语，应用关系代词which作引导词。故填which。 38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：例如，你不必亲自去大峡谷也能获得同样的效果。空处作宾语补足语，do“完成，做好”和the job逻辑上是被动关系，因此用do的过去分词形式。故填done。 【39题详解】 考查代词。句意：研究表明，仅仅观看能引发敬畏感的视频就能提升你的心理幸福感。空处作修饰mental happiness的定语，应用形容词性物主代词your。故填your。 【40题详解】 考查冠词。句意：另一项研究发现，阅读一篇关于从埃菲尔铁塔俯瞰巴黎的短篇敬畏故事的人，相比那些阅读普通高处风景故事的人，在那一刻表现出更高的生活满意度。空处表示泛指，意为“一篇故事”，应用不定冠词，且short的发音以辅音音素开头，应用a。故填a。 【41题详解】 考查比较级。句意同上。空处作修饰life satisfaction的定语，根据后面的“than”可知，此处表示比较，应用形容词great的比较级形式。故填greater。 【42题详解】 考查介词。句意：特别是研究表明，敬畏会让我们感到渺小或微不足道。in particular是固定短语，意为“特别，尤其”，句首单词的首字母需大写。故填In。 【43题详解】 考查名词。句意：同时，体验敬畏可以培养人的善良和慷慨。空处和generosity并列，作develop的宾语，名词kindness符合题意，意为“善良”，是不可数名词。故填kindness。 44题详解】 考查副词。句意：一项研究发现，站在令人敬畏的桉树林中的人，比那些仰望一栋普通高楼的人，更愿意为故意掉落笔的实验者捡起更多的笔。空处修饰动词dropped，结合“an experimenter”可知，副词deliberately符合题意，意为“故意地”。故填deliberately。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：因此，在繁忙的生活中，花时间去体验敬畏总是有益的。根据“it is always a good idea”可知，此处用固定句型“it is+名词+to do sth.”表示“做某事是……”，其中it作形式主语，真正的主语是后面的不定式，因此用take的不定式形式。故填to take。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，正在国外的一座海滨城市做交换生，当地的一家工厂一直往附近的海里排放污水。请你给该工厂的负责人Charles写一封邮件，内容包括： 1.指出其危害; 2.表达抗议。 注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Charles, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【答案】 Dear Charles, I am Li Hua, an exchange student in this charming coastal city. I’m writing to express my deep concern over your factory’s continuous discharge of waste water into the adjacent sea. This irresponsible behavior has caused severe harm. The polluted water has led to the death of numerous marine creatures, disrupting the entire marine ecosystem. It also makes the once-beautiful beach dirty and smelly, greatly affecting local tourism. Moreover, it poses a potential threat to public health as the polluted sea might contaminate seafood. I firmly protest against this environmental destruction. I sincerely hope you can take prompt actions to halt the pollution and carry out effective remediation. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给一家一直往附近的海里排放污水工厂的负责人Charles写一封邮件。其内容包括：指出其危害和表达抗议。 【详解】1.词汇积累 导致：cause→result in 很多的：numerous→a large number of 影响：affect→influence 而且：moreover→what’s more 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句： The polluted water has led to the death of numerous marine creatures, disrupting the entire marine ecosystem. 拓展句：The polluted water has led to the death of numerous marine creatures, which disrupts the entire marine ecosystem. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Moreover, it poses a potential threat to public health as the polluted sea might contaminate seafood.（运用了as引导的原因状语从句） 【高分句型2】 I sincerely hope you can take prompt actions to halt the pollution and carry out effective remediation.（运用了省略that的宾语从句） 第二节 (满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整短文。 Mei had loved butterflies for as long as she could remember. Her favorite thing to draw was butterflies and her bedroom was decorated with butterfly patterns. But Mei lived in a big city and had seen only a few butterflies fluttering around the park. Today she’d get to see a lot of them in one special place. A loud honk sounded in the street and Mei’s mother walked downstairs. Mei ran. Aunt Fay’s yellow car ran along the highway. Mei, who watched the signs for their exit, wished they could go faster. “You’re excited aren’t you?” Aunt Fay asked. “I sure am!” Mei had told all her friends at school about the special trip. “You know how much I love butterflies.” Mei always checked out books about butterflies whenever she went to the library. Her best friend, Lisa, called Mei the butterfly expert. An expert, she knew, was someone who knew a lot about something. “I may not be an expert” Mei told Aunt Fay, “but I know more facts about butterflies than anyone in my third grade class.” They arrived at the butterfly garden and walked up to the wooden gate. “Are the butterflies hiding?” Aunt Fay asked. Mei skipped to look inside the high windows at the flowers, bushes, and small trees. Then she wondered. It was spring, the time of year when butterflies hatched. But was it too soon and too cold where they lived? “Welcome.” A man with round eyeglasses greeted them at the gate. “I’m afraid you’ve come at a slow time of year.” Aunt Fay bought their tickets and they went into the indoor garden. They stepped along the stones of the path and Mei spotted colorful birds flitting in and out of trees. That was all. Aunt Fay looked around and asked, “Where are all the butterflies?” “They haven’t hatched yet.” Mei’s feet dragged with her words. “I forgot that it’s still too early for the butterflies in our climate.” 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。 Had they come all this way for nothing? Would Mei’s friends laugh when she told them? Maybe Lisa was wrong. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Aunt Fay bought Mei a book about butterflies from the gift shop. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: Had they come all this way for nothing? Would Mei’s friends laugh when she told them? Maybe Lisa was wrong. The moment Mei dropped her head she spotted something on a branch “Look!” She ran over to the branch “What is it?” Aunt Fay asked, “It’s a newborn butterfly!” Mei’s eyes widened. The man with the round eyeglasses came over to stoop beside the branch. Mei guessed that the man was a butterfly expert. “A monarch is the king of butterflies,” she told Aunt Fay. “Now we’ll get to see its wings grow to full size,” the man added. Aunt Fay bought Mei a book about butterflies from the gift shop. She had to return her library books, but this was a book Mei could keep to herself. They walked across the parking lot and a big smile grew on Mei’s face. Now, she would have something wonderful to tell her friends. “Thank you for the gift, Aunt Fay,” Mei said. She hugged her butterfly book and smiled all the way home. She had gotten another, even more special gift. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Mei喜欢蝴蝶，这天Fay阿姨带Mei去室内花园看蝴蝶，结果蝴蝶还没孵化出来。Mei正感到失望，结果正巧看到一只蝴蝶孵化的过程，现在，Mei将有一些美妙的事情告诉她的朋友们了。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“他们大老远来，难道是白费力气吗？当她告诉朋友们时，他们会笑吗？也许Lisa 错了。”可知，第一段可描写Mei感到失望以及他们看到蝴蝶孵化的经过。 ②由第二段首句内容“Fay阿姨在礼品店给梅买了一本关于蝴蝶的书。”可知，第二段可描写Mei之后的感受，她认为自己得到了另一份更特别的礼物。 2.续写线索：自我怀疑——看见蝴蝶孵化——Fay阿姨买书——Mei开心——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 看见：spot/see 弯腰：stoop/bend over 购买：buy/purchase 情绪类 错误的：wrong/mistaken 美妙的：wonderful /amazing/great 【点睛】[高分句型1] The moment Mei dropped her head she spotted something on a branch “Look!”(运用了时间状语从句) [高分句型2] Mei guessed that the man was a butterfly expert. (运用了that引导宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024～2025学年高二下学期期末调研考试 英 语 考生注意： 1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。 3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。 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. What is the man going to do first? A. Feed the dog. B. Walk the dog. C. Clean the dog house. 2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Manager and secretary. B. Customer and client. C. Teacher and student. 3. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A novel dish. B. A restaurant. C. The man’s friend. 4. Why does the man call the woman? A. To make an appointment. B. To ask for information. C. To change a schedule. 5 Where are the speakers? A. In a rose garden. B. In a bakery. C. In a clothes store. 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 dislike about the necklace? A. The size. B. The color. C. The price. 7. Why does the man want to buy a gift for the woman? A. Her birthday is coming. B. They have to attend a party. C. She is going to get married. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What did the woman forget to do? A. Clean the outside windows. B. Put the chicken in the fridge. C. Connect her computer to the Wi-Fi. 9. Which of the following worked properly today? A. The cleaner. B. The computer. C. The robot. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. How will the man most probably go to the woman’s office? A. By taxi. B. By car. C. By bus. 11. When is the man scheduled to meet the woman? A. At 2:00. B. At 2:30. C. At 3:00. 12. What can we learn about the man? A. He will be late for the meeting. B. He has not been to the woman’s company. C. He wants the woman to pick him up now. 听第9段材料，回答第13 至16题。 13. Who will the man meet on Wednesday? A. Tanya Dolan. B. The woman. C. Sue Redman. 14. How long will the man stay in Paris? A. For two nights. B. For four days. C. For a week. 15. When will the man leave London for home? A. On Monday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday. 16. Why is the man going to Chicago? A To change a flight. B. To take a vacation. C. To have a business meeting. 听第10段材料，回答第17 至 20题。 17. What did the man study in university? A. Medicine. B. Economics. C. Law. 18. What did the man do in South America? A. He planted apples. B. He grew cocoa beans. C. He studied grapes. 19. How does the man feel about making chocolate? A. Unprofitable. B. Challenging. C. Boring. 20. What is key to the man’s final success? A. Trying to test various fruits. B. Selecting high-quality materials. C. Keeping a diary of his experiments. 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 We have some of the best museums in the world in NYC! We have pulled together some of the most exciting exhibits. Banksy Exhibition See unique works by one of the most famous and secret street artists of today at this Banksy exhibit! Visitors will be able to explore videos, sculptures, photos and over 80 original works. The exciting exhibition also offers an interactive VR experience that brings to life Banksy’s works. Price: $8.60 Princess Diana Exhibition Princess Diana’s royal photographers, Anwar Hussein and his two sons have pulled back the curtains and released never-before-seen images of royal life. This personal exhibit will also feature unique art equipment by the world famous multimedia artist, Pauline Loctin, with recognizable ties to the princess and her iconic looks. Price: $25 Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Exhibition The exhibition showcases the awe and wonder of mankind’s greatest artistic achievements, while allowing its visitors to experience this art from an up-close, life-sized and never-before-seen perspective (角度). With special expertise and care, the ceiling paintings from the Sistine Chapel have been reproduced in a truly unique way using licensed high-definition photos. This art is brought to life using a special printing technique that emulates (仿真) the look and feel of the original paintings. Price: $30 Making History Accessible Exhibition The Intrepid Museum has launched Making History Accessible, a temporary exhibit that invites visitors to test and evaluate a series of five digital and physical experiences that try to make exhibits at historic sites and house museums more accessible and inclusive. Visitors can explore these prototypes (原型) and evaluate their effectiveness. Visitors’ input will help the partner sites improve the prototype at their site. Price: $20 1. Which exhibition mainly shows a street artist’s works? A. Banksy Exhibition. B. Princess Diana Exhibition. C. Michelangclo’s Sistine Chapel Exhibition. D. Making History Accessible Exhibition. 2. What can visitors do at Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Exhibition? A. Watch a long video. B. Learn about a princess. C. Admire copies of artworks. D. Have a digital experience, 3. What is special about Making History Accessible Exhibition? A. It has the cheapest ticket. B. It includes modern street scenes. C. It provides royal life images. D. It offers visitors chances to advise. B Dr. Joseph Dituri, also known as “Dr. Deep Sea”, has just finished an amazing adventure. For 100 days, the University of South Florida teacher lived in a small room underwater. He set a new world record, beating the old record of 73 days. On March 1, Dr. Dituri, who’s 55, began the project. His goal was to stay for 100 days at a special underwater hotel called Jules’s Undersea Lodge. The hotel is 22 feet under the ocean surface in a protected area in Key Largo. The farther you go below the ocean’s surface, the greater the pressure will be. Dr. Dituri wanted to learn how this pressure would affect the human body over time. In his undersea room, Dr. Dituri was living with pressure that was about 66％greater than the pressure on the surface. While he was living underwater, Dr. Dituri often exercised in the morning. He kept teaching his college classes, and he had online chats with over 5,500 students from 15 different countries. Dr. Dituri worked with other experts to figure out ways to protect and take care of the ocean. A number of tourists dove down to spend a little time with Dr. Dituri. He was also regularly checked out by a medical team. Last Friday, June 9, Dr. Dituri returned to the surface, where he was finally able to see the sun again Many friends, family, and supporters were there to greet him and celebrate his success. Dr. Dituri was smiting when he came back up. Doctors quickly checked him out to make sure he was in good health. Actually, Dr. Dituri went through several big changes. For one thing, he was able to sleep much better. His health greatly improved in a couple of other ways. 4. Why did Dr. Dituri live underwater for 100 days? A. To get rid of air pollution. B. To explore the ocean life. C. To carry out an experiment. D. To advocate a special hotel. 5. What can we learn about Dr. Dituri underwater? A. He led a busy life. B. He lived with his students. C. He seldom exercised. D. He returned to surface daily. 6. How did the project affect Dr. Dituri? A. He became warm-hearted. B. He opened his own hotel. C. He acquired a new language. D. He improved his fitness. 7. What is the text? A A diary entry. B. A news report. C. A course plan. D. A research paper. C When rains fell in the Atacama Desert for the first time in centuries, scientists had expected to see life blossom (繁盛). Instead, almost everything died. The shocking discovery was published in the journal Scientific Reports. Found in northern Chile, the dry core of the Atacama Desert hadn’t experienced rain for the past 500 years. But three years ago, rain started to fall once again in the region. A changing climate in the Pacific Ocean resulted in the desert’s dry core experiencing rain on March 25 and August 9, 2015, and it rained again on June 7, 2017. There was no evidence of rain in this region for the past 500 years, although climate models suggested it should occur every century. The international team of scientists who studied the region were hoping for deserts springing to life. “Instead, we learned the contrary, as we found that rain in the dry core of the Atacama Desert caused a massive extinction of most native microbe (微生物) species there, ”said study co-author Alberto Fairén. Before the rain fell, this region of the Atacama had been home to 16 different ancient microbe species. But after the rain fell, just two to four species were still found to be surviving in the resultant pool of water. The cause of the extinction event, believed to have been about 85 percent of life in the soil, was caused by the sudden influx of water. In particular, these microbes were adapted to survive in extreme dryness. They were unable to adapt quickly enough to the unexpected rainfall. But it’s not all bad news. The team also found nitrates (硝酸盐) in the Atacama Desert that were indicative of a lengthy dry period, while also acting as food for the microbes. And we’ve recently found nitrates on Mars, which could be indicating a similar process there. 8. How did the scientists find their discovery according to Alberto Fairén? A. Satisfying. B. Astonishing. C. Amusing. D. Comforting. 9. What does the underlined word“influx”in paragraph 4 mean? A. Shortage. B. Need. C. Arrival. D. Test. 10. What can we infer from the last paragraph? A. The resultant pool of water was a wildlife habitat. B. The team plans to turn the desert into a green land. C. Scientists have observed lots of microbes on Mars. D. The finding brought some hope to relevant studies. 11. Which is the most suitable title for the text? A. Unexpected Rainfalls Hit a Desert Badly B. A Science Magazine Increased in Popularity C. Scientists Unlocked the Secret behind Drought D. A Breakthrough Occurred in Space Exploration D The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) is a significant part of the digital transformation bringing challenges and changes to the job descriptions among management. A study shows that integrating AI systems into service teams increases demands on middle management in the financial services field. Interviewed in the study were 25 experienced managers employed by a leading Scandinavian financial services company. AI systems have been intensely integrated into the tasks and processes of the company in recent years. The results showed that the integration of AI systems into service teams is a complex phenomenon, putting new demands on the work of middle management and requiring a balanced act in the face of new challenges. “The productivity of work grows when routine tasks are passed on to AI. On the other hand the fast pace of change makes work more demanding, and the integration of AI makes it necessary to learn new things constantly. Surprisingly, new kinds of routine work also increase, because the operations of AI need to be monitored and checked,” says Assistant Professor Jonna Koponen. According to the results of the research, the social features of middle management also changed, because the AI systems used at work were seen either as technical tools or colleagues, depending on the type of AI that was used. Especially when more developed types of AI, such as chatting robots, were included in the AI systems, they were seen as colleagues. Integrating AI also poses ethical (道德上的) challenges, and managers devoted more of their time to ethical considerations. For example, they were concerned about the fairness of decisions made by AI. Aspects observed in the study showed that managing service teams with integrated AI requires new skills and knowledge of middle management, such as technological understanding and skills, interactive skills and emotional intelligence, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage and adapt to continuous change. “AI systems cannot yet take over all human management in areas such as the motivation and inspiration of team members. This is why skills in interaction and empathy (同理心) should be emphasized when selecting new employees for managerial positions which emphasize the management of teams integrated with AI,” Koponen says. 12. What does the study find? A. AI becomes less popular in the service field. B. AI makes decisions more fairly than humans. C. AI proves human management is unnecessary. D. AI makes middle management more demanding. 13. What’s Jonna Koponen’s attitude to integrating AI systems into service teams? A. Unmentioned. B. Opposed. C. Objective. D. Indifferent. 14. Which of the following shows Jonna Koponen’s opinion? A. AI can’t replace human mangers completely. B. Few managers in the service field are needed. C. Employees for managerial positions dislike AI. D. AI devotes more time to ethical considerations. 15. What is the main idea of the text? A. The integration of AI into service teams is hard. B. AI takes over human management in many fields. C. AI and human managers are a perfect combination. D. The application of AI influences middle management. 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。 Productivity is the cornerstone of both personal and professional success. It’s the art of efficiently using your time, energy and resources to accomplish tasks, achieve goals and lead a fulfilling life. ____16____, so being productive can make a big difference in our overall quality of life. In the quest (寻求) for productivity, some key habits stand out as powerful tools. Prioritization and Goal Setting Prioritization is the cornerstone of productivity. Begin by setting clear and specific goals, both short-term and long-term. ____17____. Use techniques like the Eisenhower Matrix to categorize tasks as urgent and important, enabling you to focus on what’s most critical. Focus and Concentration ____18____. So it is important to develop the ability to concentrate deeply on tasks. Practice techniques like the Pomodoro Technique (working in short and focused bursts) or mindfulness to enhance your concentration. Remove digital distractions and create a dedicated workspace for focused work. Continuous Learning and Improvement Embrace a growth mindset and commit to lifelong learning. ____19____, both within your field and beyond. Continuously improve your processes and workflows, adapting to changes and challenges. Rest and Well-being Productivity isn’t sustainable without adequate rest and self-care. Ensure you get enough sleep, maintain a balanced diet and engage in regular exercise. Take breaks throughout the day to recharge and prevent burnout. ____20____. By incorporating these habits into your daily routine, you can significantly enhance your productivity in both personal and professional life. Whether you’re pursuing career goals, personal development, or simply seeking a more balanced and fulfilling life, these habits are powerful tools for success. A. Distractions are productivity killers B. We live in a world where time is precious C. Seek opportunities to acquire new skills and knowledge D. Updating your health knowledge is a task you hardly focus on E. Remember that a healthy mind and body are essential for high productivity F. Regularly review your plan to ensure you’re on track of achieving your goals G. Identify what truly matters to you and arrange your tasks with these objectives 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。 A plane was flying somewhere to cut an abandoned oil pipeline. The pilot Downs ____21____ eight employees of the oil company and a man named Eliot on board. Halfway, the plane was hit by a sandstorm. It was ____22____ to successfully land. While the ten men were ____23____ for the survival, they found themselves in the depth of the desert. The plane was badly damaged and all the communication equipment didn’t ____24____. There were quarrels among the eight employees for different escape plans. Soon, they ____25____ to fight against each other. Natural disasters had not killed them yet, but human disasters were about to destroy them ____26____. At the moment, Eliot ____27____ shouted, “I’m an airplane designer. The main parts of the plane are not ____28____. As long as everyone works together, we can mend the plane.” People immediately stopped fighting and were ____29____ in their hearts. Under Eliot’s command, they began to be ____30____. Food and water could only last for ten days so they only ate two meals a day and ____31____ drinking water as planned. The repair work ____32____ in an orderly manner. Eight days later, the plane had not been repaired yet, but a camel team of businessmen passed by and ____33____ them. Later, Downs knew that Eliot wasn’t an airplane designer at all and asked Eliot why he cheated them. Eliot said calmly, “If I hadn’t ____34____ then, could everyone live to this day?” Downs suddenly realized: being trapped in the ____35____ is terrible, but what is more terrible is that there is no hope for survival! 21. A. hired B. carried C. visited D. telephoned 22. A. dangerous B. appropriate C. fortunate D. necessary 23. A. praying B. cheering C. reflecting D. suffering 24. A. work B. appear C. change D. improve 25. A. determined B. hesitated C. agreed D. started 26. A. in advance B. on schedule C. at bottom D. for ages 27. A. remarkably B. completely C. constantly D. suddenly 28. A. adjusted B. examined C. destroyed D. found 29. A. regretful B. merciful C. doubtful D. hopeful 30. A. busy B. angry C. mature D. social 31. A. purified B. sought C. wasted D. distributed 32. A. went on B. set out C. broke down D. took off 33. A. abandoned B. rescued C. condemned D. informed 34. A. withdrawn B. sworn C. participated D. lied 35. A. plane B. traffic C. desert D. snow 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。 If you’re awed by someone or something, they make you feel respectful and amazed, though often rather frightened. Starting 15 years ago, scientists ____36____ (study) this emotion called awe. Experiencing awe is good for people, ____37____ has been proved by many studies. For example, you don’t have to take a trip to the Grand Canyon to get the job ____38____ (do). Just watching awe-causing videos can improve ____39____ (you) mental happiness, according to studies. Another study found that people who read ____40____ short and awe-causing story about seeing Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower reported ____41____ (great) life satisfaction in that moment than people who read stories about seeing a plain scene from up high. Awe can also change the way we think of ourselves. ____42____ particular, studies have shown that awe can make us feel small or insignificant. Besides, one recent study found that awe may also make people more modest. In addition, experiencing awe may develop ____43____ (kind) and generosity in people. One study found that people who stood among awe-inspiring eucalyptus (桉树) trees picked up more pens for an experimenter who ____44____ (deliberate) dropped them than people who looked up at a not-so-inspiring large building. Therefore, in our busy lives, it is always a good idea _____45_____ (take) time to experience awe. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，正在国外的一座海滨城市做交换生，当地的一家工厂一直往附近的海里排放污水。请你给该工厂的负责人Charles写一封邮件，内容包括： 1.指出其危害; 2.表达抗议。 注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Charles, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 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。 Mei had loved butterflies for as long as she could remember. Her favorite thing to draw was butterflies and her bedroom was decorated with butterfly patterns. But Mei lived in a big city and had seen only a few butterflies fluttering around the park. Today she’d get to see a lot of them in one special place. A loud honk sounded in the street and Mei’s mother walked downstairs. Mei ran. Aunt Fay’s yellow car ran along the highway. Mei, who watched the signs for their exit, wished they could go faster. “You’re excited, aren’t you?” Aunt Fay asked. “I sure am!” Mei had told all her friends at school about the special trip. “You know how much I love butterflies.” Mei always checked out books about butterflies whenever she went to the library. Her best friend, Lisa, called Mei the butterfly expert. An expert, she knew, was someone who knew a lot about something. “I may not be an expert,” Mei told Aunt Fay, “but I know more facts about butterflies than anyone in my third grade class.” They arrived at the butterfly garden and walked up to the wooden gate. “Are the butterflies hiding?” Aunt Fay asked. Mei skipped to look inside the high windows at the flowers, bushes, and small trees. Then she wondered. It was spring, the time of year when butterflies hatched. But was it too soon and too cold where they lived? “Welcome.” A man with round eyeglasses greeted them at the gate. “I’m afraid you’ve come at a slow time of year.” Aunt Fay bought their tickets and they went into the indoor garden. They stepped along the stones of the path and Mei spotted colorful birds flitting in and out of trees. That was all. Aunt Fay looked around and asked, “Where are all the butterflies?” “They haven’t hatched yet” Mei’s feet dragged with her words. “I forgot that it’s still too early for the butterflies in our climate.” 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。 Had they come all this way for nothing? Would Mei’s friends laugh when she told them? Maybe Lisa was wrong. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Aunt Fay bought Mei a book about butterflies from the gift shop. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$