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新余市2024—2025学年下学期期末质量检测 高二英语试题 考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分 注意事项： 1.答题前，务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡规定的位置上。 2.答选择题时，必须使用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后再选涂其他答案标号。 3.答非选择题时，必须使用0.5毫米黑色签字笔，将答案书写在答题卡规定的位置上。 4、所有题目必须在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上答题无效。 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂在答题卡上。 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 will the man do tonight? A. Do his homework at home. B. Have his laptop repaired. C. Go to Jack’s house. 2. What does the man suggest Lisa do? A. Visit a doctor. B. Drink hot water. C. Stay in bed. 3. When will the speakers meet? A. At 3:15. B. At 3:30. C. At 3:45. 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Technologies. B. A trade show. C. Products. 5. Where are the speakers? A In a car. B. In a taxi. C. On a bus. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. Where is the Main Hall? A. Beside the library. B. Next to the Reception. C. Opposite the Teaching Building. 7. Who is the woman talking to? A. A student. B. A teacher. C. A guide. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What is the man probably doing? A. Walking. B. Playing a game. C. Reading a book. 9. What do the speakers agree on about the games? A. They are interesting. B. They have a bad effect on people. C. They can make people think more quickly. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What does the woman say about the baby? A. He is 45 centimeters long. B. He has curly black hair. C. He weighed 4.5 kilos. 11. When will the speakers go to the hospital? A. On the 12th. B. On the 11th. C. On the 10th. 12. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Doctor and patient. B. Fellow workers. C. Neighbors. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. When did the man set off? A. At night. B. At noon. C. In the early morning. 14. Why didn’t the man have breakfast? A. He didn’t find the restaurant he liked. B. He missed the breakfast time. C. He didn’t like the food. 15. Where did the man usually have dinner? A. At the hotel. B. At restaurants. C. At nightclubs. 16. How did the man feel about the holiday? A Tired. B. Bored. C. Satisfied. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. How long is the flight to New York? A. 3 hours. B. 6 hours. C. 9 hours. 18. When will the tourists leave the hotel? A. At 8:00 am. B. At 6:45 am. C. At 6:00 am. 19. Where will the tourists go first? A. To Times Square. B. To the Metropolitan Museum of Art. C. To Liberty Island. 20. What will the tourists do after dinner? A. Catch an exciting movie. B. Attend a Broadway play. C. Watch a musical. 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 Lonely Planet’s Top Places to Go in 2024 Are you looking for inspiration for your next travel destination? Lonely Planet has published its yearly list of top places to go. Let’s explore the top picks for travel destinations in 2024. Top City: Nairobi Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, was chosen for its unique music and dance culture, and impressive local restaurants. Nairobi National Park, just a short drive out of the city’s central business district, is a must-see, where visitors can see over 400 species of wild animals wandering the open grass plains while skyscrapers (摩天大楼) twinkle on the horizon. Top Country: Mongolia Mongolia is loved for its wide-open spaces, adventure activities, and unique food. The Mongolian government has announced 2023 through 2025 as the “Years to Visit Mongolia,” easing entry conditions for international travelers and improving public facilities, including a new $650 million airport. Top Beach Destination: Donegal Donegal, Ireland’s most northwestern county, has the country’s longest coastline and over 100 beaches, where visitors can enjoy the highest sea cliffs in Europe and miles of beautiful coastal hiking trails. Top Best-Value Location: The American Midwest The American Midwest, including the cities of Chicago and Detroit, is also on the list, as it offers a high-quality travel experience at a reasonable cost. Visitors can enjoy excellent services and facilities, such as old warehouses transformed into art studios, new eco-design hotels, and Michelin-starred restaurants, without having to spend too much money. 1. What can people do in Nairobi National Park? A. See various wildlife. B. Explore sea cliffs. C. Wander grass plains. D. Enjoy adventure activities. 2. Which destination is the best choice for a beach lover? A. Nairobi. B. Mongolia. C. Donegal. D. The American Midwest. 3. Why is The American Midwest considered the Best-Value Location? A It has simplified entry procedures. B. It offers cost-effective experiences. C. It has the longest coastline in the world. D. It provides Michelin-starred restaurants. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章是关于《孤独星球》公布的2024年度最佳旅游目的地榜单。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“Nairobi National Park, just a short drive out of the city’s central business district, is a must-see, where visitors can see over 400 species of wild animals wandering the open grass plains while skyscrapers (摩天大楼) twinkle on the horizon.(内罗毕国家公园，离城市的中央商务区只有很短的车程，是一个不容错过的地方，在那里游客可以看到400多种野生动物在开阔的草原上游荡，摩天大楼在地平线上闪闪发光)”可知，在内罗毕国家公园可以看到各种各样的野生动物。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Donegal, Ireland’s most northwestern county, has the country’s longest coastline and over 100 beaches, where visitors can enjoy the highest sea cliffs in Europe and miles of beautiful coastal hiking trails.(多尼戈尔是爱尔兰最西北的县，拥有全国最长的海岸线和100多个海滩，游客可以在那里欣赏到欧洲最高的海崖和数英里的美丽海岸徒步小径)”可知，海滩爱好者的最佳选择是多尼戈尔。故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句“The American Midwest, including the cities of Chicago and Detroit, is also on the list, as it offers a high-quality travel experience at a reasonable cost.(包括芝加哥和底特律在内的美国中西部城市也榜上有名，因为它以合理的成本提供了高质量的旅行体验)”可知，美国中西部被认为是最具性价比的地方，是因为它提供具有成本效益的体验。故选B。 B Across the world, humans purchase around 1.3 billion single-use plastic water bottles a day. Because only about 9% of plastic is recycled, the vast majority of those bottles wind up in landfills, the ocean, or elsewhere in nature. When beach-loving Madison noticed those plastic bottles littering the shoreline during her family’s trips to California, the 12-year-old “just felt like this needed to change,” she told Smithsonian Magazine. So as she began thinking about what to do for her school science fair, back in 2021, the idea of a project centered on reducing plastic pollution quickly came to her mind: She would design an eatable water bottle called the Eco-Hero. “One of my biggest ambitions for my project was wanting to help the world,” the confident young inventor said in a video on a website. To bring her idea to life, Madison built upon already established methods by experimenting with common food materials. She also took inspiration from previous versions of eatable water bottles, though she focused on making hers bigger and more durable. She found that the combination of water, lemon juice, natural gum, and alginic acid (褐藻酸) resulted in a gel pouch that wouldn’t break, could hold up to 3/4 cup of water, and would last in the fridge for three weeks. Though she’d like to improve the Eco-Hero by making it able to hold more water, she believes her current version would work well as a replacement for the paper cups used by runners in races. All one needs to do is bite a hole in the water ball, drink the water, and then eat the pouch or throw it away to biodegrade. Madison hopes the Eco-Hero inspires others to take better care of the planet. “It doesn’t necessarily have to be in a big way,” she told Smithsonian Magazine. “People can still make a difference in the world, even if it’s just in a small way.” 4. What inspired Madison’s design of an eatable water bottle? A. Her school’s task. B. Her family’s urge. C. Her trips to the beach. D. Her love for nature. 5. What can we know about the Eco-Hero? A. It is a copy of the previous versions. B. It is made from unbreakable materials. C. It has a hole and should be disposed of once used. D. It is an improvement in size and durability. 6. Which of the following words can best describe Madison? A. Talented and determined. B. Ambitious and creative. C. Courageous and confident. D. Cooperative and committed. 7. What can be the best title for the text? A. Small people make big moves. B. A good beginning is half done. C. Where there is a will, there is a way. D. Self-help is the best help. 【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了12岁的Madison因为看到海滩上被丢弃的塑料瓶而受到启发，决定设计一种可食用的水瓶Eco-Hero，以减少塑料污染的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“When beach-loving Madison noticed those plastic bottles littering the shoreline during her family’s trips to California, the 12-year-old “just felt like this needed to change,” she told Smithsonian Magazine.(当热爱海滩的Madison和家人去加利福尼亚旅行时，注意到海岸线上散落着这些塑料瓶，这位12岁的女孩告诉《史密森尼杂志》：“我只是觉得这种情况需要改变。”)”可知，Madison在加州海滩旅行时，目睹塑料瓶污染海岸线，从而萌生改变的想法。这一经历直接启发了她设计可食用水瓶的项目。故选C。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第五段“She also took inspiration from previous versions of eatable water bottles, though she focused on making hers bigger and more durable.(她还从之前版本的可食用水瓶中汲取灵感，但更专注于让自己的设计容量更大、更耐用。)”可知，Madison在设计Eco-Hero时，着重提升了容量和耐用性，这是对之前版本的改进。故选D。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段““One of my biggest ambitions for my project was wanting to help the world,” the confident young inventor said in a video on a website.(“我对这个项目最大的期望之一是帮助世界。”这位自信的年轻发明家在一个网站的视频中说道。)”可知，Madison是个有抱负的人；再根据文章第五段“To bring her idea to life, Madison built upon already established methods by experimenting with common food materials. She also took inspiration from previous versions of eatable water bottles, though she focused on making hers bigger and more durable. She found that the combination of water, lemon juice, natural gum, and alginic acid (褐藻酸) resulted in a gel pouch that wouldn’t break, could hold up to 3/4 cup of water, and would last in the fridge for three weeks.(为了将想法变为现实，Madison借鉴已有的方法，用常见的食品材料进行实验。她还从之前版本的可食用水瓶中汲取灵感，但更专注于让自己的设计容量更大、更耐用。她发现，水、柠檬汁、天然树胶和褐藻酸的组合能制成一种凝胶袋，不仅不会破裂，可容纳3/4杯的水，还能在冰箱中保存三周。)”可知，Madison以常见食品材料设计出可食用水瓶，改进传统方案，体现创新思维。故选B。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，全文讲述12岁女孩Madison因目睹海滩塑料污染，设计可食用水瓶“Eco-Hero”以减少污染的故事。她以个人的小小行动带来环保启示，呼应“即使微小举动也能改变世界”的主题。选项A“Small people make big moves.(小人物成就大作为)”贴合Madison作为普通青少年，通过创新项目推动环保的核心情节，“big moves”既指她的发明，也暗指其环保影响力，适合做本文标题。故选A。 C More American businesses are starting to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to come up with new ideas and to deal with customers. Mattel is known for making children’s toys. The company recently used an AI image generator (生成器) called DALL-E to come up with ideas for new Hot Wheels toy cars. The used vehicle seller CarMax is using ChatGPT to gather thousands of customer comments. The social media service Snapchat has added a chatbot (聊天机器人) to its messaging service. And Instacart, a delivery service, now uses ChatGPT to answer food questions. Even the Coca-Cola company plans to use AI to help create new marketing content. It has not said exactly how it plans to use the technology. But the move shows that businesses are under pressure to use the tools that many of their employees and customers are already trying on their own. Some experts warn that businesses should carefully consider possible harms to customers, society, and their own companies before choosing to use AI tools in the workplace. Chaire Leibowicz works at The Partnership on AI, a nonprofit group. The group recently released recommendations for companies producing AI-generated images, audio and other media. “I want people to think deeply before deploying this technology,” Leibowicz said. “They should play around... but we should also think, what purpose are these tools serving in the first place?” While text generators like ChatGPT can make the process of writing emails and marketing documents faster and easier, they also appear to present misinformation as fact. And image generators like DALL-E are trained in copying widely available digital art and photography. This has raise copyright(版权) concerns from the creators of those works. “It is safer to use AI tools as a ‘thought partner ‘but still people as the creator of final products.” said Anna Gressel. She works at the law company Debevoise &. Plimpton which advises businesses on how to use AI. 8. Which company made creative products with AI tools’ help? A. Mattel. B. Instacart. C. CarMax. D. Snapchat. 9. What can we infer from the second paragraph? A. Customers are more and more connected online. B. AI tools are widely used to help businesses grow. C. People spend too much time on AI in their daily life. D. AI tools have an influence on improving business conditions. 10. What does the underlined word “deploying” in Paragraph 3 mean? A. Applying effectively. B. Improving successfully. C. Debating freely. D. Presenting confidently. 11. What does Anna Gressel think of AI tools? A. They are useless. B. They can create more products. C. They do serious harm to customers. D. They should just be humans’ assistants. 【答案】8. A 9. B 10. A 11. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了人工智能工具在美国的流行使用及社会各界对此现象的观点与看法。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“The company recently used an AI image generator (生成器) called DALL-E to come up with ideas for new Hot Wheels toy cars.(该公司近期利用一款名为“DALL-E”的人工智能图像生成器，为新款“热轮”玩具车构思了设计方案)”可知, 儿童玩具公司Mattel最近利用人工智能图片生成器DALL-E为新的风火轮玩具车提供创意，也就是说，该玩具公司在人工智能的帮助下生产出富有创意的产品。故选A。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Mattel is known for making children’s toys. The company recently used an AI image generator (生成器) called DALL-E to come up with ideas for new Hot Wheels toy cars. The used vehicle seller CarMax is using ChatGPT to gather thousands of customer comments. The social media service Snapchat has added a chatbot (聊天机器人) to its messaging service. And Instacart, a delivery service, now uses ChatGPT to answer food questions. Even the Coca-Cola company plans to use AI to help create new marketing content. It has not said exactly how it plans to use the technology.(美泰公司以生产儿童玩具而闻名。该公司最近使用了一种名为DALL-E的人工智能图像生成器来为新的风火轮玩具车提供创意。二手车销售商CarMax正在使用ChatGPT收集数千条客户评论。社交媒体服务Snapchat在其即时通讯服务中增加了一个聊天机器人。外卖服务Instacart现在使用ChatGPT来回答有关食物的问题。甚至可口可乐公司也计划使用人工智能来帮助创造新的营销内容。该公司尚未明确表示计划如何使用这项技术)”可知，人工智能工具被广泛应用，助推企业发展。故选B。 【10题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段“Some experts warn that businesses should carefully consider possible harms to customers, society, and their own companies before choosing to use AI tools in the workplace.(一些专家警告说，在选择在工作场所使用人工智能工具之前，企业应该仔细考虑对客户、社会和自己公司可能造成的危害)”及本句““I want people to think deeply before deploying this technology,” Leibowicz said.(“我希望人们在deploying这项技术之前能深思熟虑，”莱博维茨说)”可知，专家与Leibowicz都是在针对人工智能技术的利用提建议。由此推知，画线单词deploying意为“有效利用”。故选A。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“It is safer to use AI tools as a ‘thought partner ‘but still people as the creator of final products.(使用人工智能工具作为“思想伙伴”更安全，但人类仍然是最终产品的创造者)”可知，Anna Gressel的话旨在说明人类应该是技术的主宰者，是最终产品的创造者，技术只是帮助人类的“思想伙伴”而已。所以人工智能工具只是人类的助手。故选D。 D Thousands of fish species - about 2,500 of them named - call the Amazon River home, but scientists estimate nearly half of the marine creatures lurking in the massive stretch of water remain undiscovered. While studying piranhas (食人鱼) and pacus (淡水白鲳) in an effort to better assess vital fish biodiversity in the river, an international team of researchers has found and identified a new species of pacu, a piranha relative with a plant-based diet and humanlike teeth. Besides its odd pearly whites, the newfound species has striking orange and black markings - including a bold vertical black bar stretching across its flank (侧面) - that the researchers say resemble the fiery eye symbol for the villain Sauron from “The Lord of the Rings” book and film series. The marks inspired the fish’s name, Myloplus sauron. The researchers hoped the pop culture reference would draw attention to the fish and efforts to protect biodiversity in the Amazon. The eye-catching fish is not the only animal named for Sauron. A genus of butterflies was found in May 2023 with spots that looked like eyes on its wings, reminding researchers of the well-known symbol from the trilogy (三部曲). Pacus are important to their ecosystem largely due to their role in spreading seeds through their diet of mostly fruit, which make them vital for the growth of rainforest trees and other plants. The fish tend to spread seeds far from their parent plants, helping to expand the forest and limit disease that easily spreads through crowded trees, said Matthew Kolmann, an assistant professor in the department of biology at the University of Louisville. By discovering and identifying the species that live in certain ecosystems, researchers will be able to better lead conservation efforts to protect animals that are endangered or at risk, Kolmann said. It is particularly important for areas such as the Amazon that are under threat from habitat destruction, he added. “We run the very real risk of losing thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of species before we know they even exist, and by proxy, not ever understanding how these species contribute to a healthy functioning ecosystem,” Kolmann said. “Inventorying what species are found where, and when, is the first step in any future conservation effort.” 12. Why does scientists investigate piranhas and pacus in the Amazon River? A. To identify fish multiplicity. B. To recognize a kind of new fish. C. To prevent fishes from hurting people. D. To inspire varied diet on people all over the world. 13. What can we learn from the genus of butterflies mentioned in Paragraph 4? A. They are biologically similar to the piranhas. B. They engage the researchers’ interest in the trilogy. C. They have fiery eyes on their wings indicating poison. D. They get their name for the same reason with some fish. 14. What role do pacus play in the rainforest? A. Promoting the biodiversity among animals and plants. B. Maintaining the sustainability of rainforest ecosystem. C. Consuming fruits from rainforest trees to protect other plants. D. Removing the disease spreading through trees due to crowdedness. 15. What is the main task of the researchers currently? A. The prevention of species loss. B. The conservation of the Amazon. C. The inclusion of the found species. D. The protection of piranhas and pacus. 【答案】12. A 13. D 14. B 15. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了一个国际研究小组在亚马逊流域发现并鉴定了一种新的淡水白鲳物种，这是一种食人鱼的近亲，该物种对于热带雨林有着重要的生态意义。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段内容“While studying piranhas (食人鱼) and pacus (淡水白鲳) in an effort to better assess vital fish biodiversity in the river, an international team of researchers has found and identified a new species of pacu, a piranha relative with a plant-based diet and humanlike teeth. (在研究食人鱼和淡水白鲳以更好地评估河流中重要鱼类生物多样性的同时，一个国际研究小组发现并鉴定了一种新的淡水白鲳物种，这是一种以植物为基础饮食和类人牙齿的食人鱼亲戚。)”可知，研究食人鱼和淡水白鲳是为了更好地评估河流中重要鱼类生物的多样性，由此可知，科学家调查亚马逊河中的食人鱼和淡水白鲳是为了确认鱼类的多样性。故选A项。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段关键句“The marks inspired the fish’s name, Myloplus sauron. (这些标记启发了这条鱼的名字Myloplus sauron。)”和第四段内容“The eye-catching fish is not the only animal named for Sauron. A genus of butterflies was found in May 2023 with spots that looked like eyes on its wings, reminding researchers of the well-known symbol from the trilogy (三部曲). (这种引人注目的鱼并不是唯一以索伦命名的动物。2023年5月，人们发现了一种蝴蝶属，翅膀上有看起来像眼睛的斑点，这让研究人员想起了三部曲中著名的符号。)”可知，Myloplus sauron因其标记而被命名，这种蝴蝶属的鱼也是因为这个原因而被命名的，由此可知，我们可以从第4段提到的蝴蝶属中了解到它们得名的原因和一些鱼一样。故选D项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段关键句“Pacus are important to their ecosystem largely due to their role in spreading seeds through their diet of mostly fruit, which make them vital for the growth of rainforest trees and other plants. (淡水白鲳对其生态系统很重要，主要是因为它们通过以水果为主的饮食传播种子，这使得它们对雨林树木和其他植物的生长至关重要。)”可知，淡水白鲳对雨林生态系统很重要，它们对雨林树木和其他植物的生长至关重要，由此可知，淡水白鲳能够保持雨林生态系统的可持续性。故选B项。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段关键句“Inventorying what species are found where, and when, is the first step in any future conservation effort. (清点在何时何地发现的物种是未来任何保护工作的第一步。)”可知，未来任何保护工作的第一步是清点在何时何地发现的物种，由此可知，研究人员目前的主要任务是记录已发现的物种。故选C项。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Hard Work Vs Smart Work The difference between hard work and smart work is how a goal is achieved. Hard work means spending long hours to complete a job without any shortcut. Smart work achieves the same results but with advanced planning and creative thinking. ____16____ However, if they work intelligently, they can do the same amount of work more quickly and efficiently. To go from hard work to smart work, it is important to think before acting. ____17____ In this way, you can reach your goal faster when you take the relevant, action. Smart workers are aware that good preparation and flexibility in the process can save a lot of work time later. Start thinking: Is there a better way to do things? What tools do you need to facilitate the work? ____18____ Learn how to assign them to someone who has a sharp tool. But for the things you really want to master, make it a priority to sharpen your tool beyond what you need to cut. ____19____ To go from hard work to smart work, you need to acquire skills by studying, reading, and practicing. Your skills and life experiences will save you time in the long run. So if you feel like you are working hard but not getting what you want, it means you are not working smart enough. Work hard at your job, and you can make a living. ____20____ Working on yourself means improving your skills. The more skills you have, the more you will earn with less effort. Work hard to get those skills now. A. In this case, your tool is your mind. B. Smart work requires careful preparation. C. It cannot be denied that people must work hard. D. Working smart is using tools to increase efficiency. E. Do not waste time doing things you are not great at. F. Work hard on yourself, and you can make a fortune. G. It’s important to balance working hard and working smart. 【答案】16. C 17. B 18. E 19. A 20. F 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了努力工作与聪明工作之间的区别和如何聪明工作。 【16题详解】 根据后文“However, if they work intelligently, they can do the same amount of work more quickly and efficiently.(然而，如果他们能聪明地工作，就能以更快、更高效的方式完成同样多的工作)”可知，后文与本句构成转折关系，推测本句是在说明努力工作的情况，后文提出以更快、更高效的方式完成同样多的工作。故C选项“无可否认的是，人们必须努力工作”符合语境，故选C。 【17题详解】 根据上文“To go from hard work to smart work, it is important to think before acting.(要从苦干转变为巧干，那么在行动之前进行思考就显得尤为重要)”以及后文“In this way, you can reach your goal faster when you take the relevant, action. Smart workers are aware that good preparation and flexibility in the process can save a lot of work time later. Start thinking: Is there a better way to do things? What tools do you need to facilitate the work?(通过这种方式，当你采取相应的行动时，就能更快地达成目标。聪明的工作者明白，在这个过程中做好充分的准备并保持灵活性，日后能够节省大量的工作时间。开始思考：有没有更好的做事方法？你需要哪些工具来辅助工作？)”可知，后文提到聪明的工作者会做好充足的准备，B选项preparation对应后文preparation。故B选项“聪明的工作需要精心的准备”符合语境，故选B。 【18题详解】 根据后文“Learn how to assign them to someone who has a sharp tool. But for the things you really want to master, make it a priority to sharpen your tool beyond what you need to cut.(了解如何将它们交给拥有精良工具的人。但对于你真正想掌握的事物，务必优先将工具打磨到超出使用所需的程度)”可知，后文提到“交给拥有精良工具的人”，即学会分配时间，不要去做不擅长的事情。故E选项“不要浪费时间去做你并不擅长的事情”符合语境，故选E。 【19题详解】 根据上文“But for the things you really want to master, make it a priority to sharpen your tool beyond what you need to cut.(但对于你真正想掌握事物，务必优先将工具打磨到超出使用所需的程度)”以及后文“To go from hard work to smart work, you need to acquire skills by studying, reading, and practicing. Your skills and life experiences will save you time in the long run.(要从努力工作转变为高效工作，你需要通过学习、阅读和实践来获取技能。从长远来看，你的技能和生活经验会为你节省大量时间)”可知，上文提到要磨练自己的工具，本句承接上文，总结工具的作用。故A选项“在这种情况下，你的工具就是你的大脑”符合语境，故选A。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Work hard at your job, and you can make a living.(努力工作，你就能维持生计)”可知，本句承接上文，进一步说明获得财富需要的条件。故F选项“努力提升自己，你就能获得财富”符合语境，故选F。 第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题，每题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。 Sarah sat in her office, carefully reviewing the financial (财务) records of her small company. She suddenly discovered a hidden ____21____ in the invoice (费用清单) from one of her suppliers. The supplier had mistakenly ____22____ her for a substantial order of goods, which would result in a significant financial gain for Sarah if left unnoticed. Sarah found herself faced with a difficult ____23____. The extra funds could provide a much-needed boost to her ____24____ business. However, deep down, she knew she would think ____25____ of herself if keeping it a secret or pretending not to know it. She couldn’t live with a(an) ____26____ self and she had to make the right decision even if it ____27____ the loss of a chance for her depressing company to grow. Thinking of this, Sarah picked up the phone and called the supplier, politely ____28____ him of the mistake and offering to pay the ____29____ amount. The supplier, ____30____ by her frankness, agreed to renew the invoice. Word of Sarah’s ____31____ spread rapidly and she earned ____32____ of the business community. Soon her business began to take off. The incident served as a constant ____33____ to Sarah of the importance of moral conduct in face of setbacks. It facilitated her belief in the power of honesty to build ____34____ relationships in a competitive business environment. Honesty is not only a virtue but a(an) ____35____ of a just and trustworthy society. 21. A. file B. error C. treasure D. diary 22. A. undercharged B. underestimated C. overpaid D. overtook 23. A. contest B. process C. task D. choice 24. A. illegal B. influential C. struggling D. outstanding 25. A. merely B. favorably C. seriously D. poorly 26. A. shameless B. ungrateful C. impolite D. unbeatable 27. A. guaranteed B. meant C. delayed D. prevented 28. A. informing B. warning C. convincing D. suspecting 29. A. guessed B. donated C. owed D. assessed 30. A. amused B. concerned C. annoyed D. surprised 31. A. wisdom B. integrity C. justice D. ambition 32. A. admiration B. promotion C. forgiveness D. fortune 33. A. source B. complaint C. reminder D. challenge 34. A. complex B. indirect C. lasting D. temporary 35. A. alternative B. corner stone C. turning point D. consequence 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. B 32. A 33. C 34. C 35. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述由于Sarah的正直让她赢得了商界的支持，也使得她的生意开始腾飞。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她突然发现她的一个供应商在发票中有一个隐藏的错误。A. file文件；B. error错误；C. treasure财宝；D. diary日记。由下文“The supplier had mistakenly ”可知，这里指Sarah发现了供应商的一个“错误”。故选B项。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：供应商错误地向Sarah少收了大量货物的费用，如果不注意的话，这将给Sarah带来巨大的经济收益。A. undercharged少收钱的；B. underestimated被低估的；C. overpaid多付的；D. overtook突然降临的。由下文“which would result in a significant financial gain for Sarah if left unnoticed”可知，这里指供应商错误地“少收钱”了。故选A项。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：萨拉发现自己面临着一个艰难的选择。 A. contest比赛；B. process过程；C. task任务；D. choice选择。由下文“she had to make the right decision ”可知，这里指Sarah不得不做“选择”。故选D项。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：额外的资金可以为她苦苦挣扎的生意提供急需的推动力。 A. illegal违法的；B. influential有影响力的；C. struggling挣扎的；D. outstanding优秀的。由下文“her depressing company”可知，这里指Sarah“挣扎的”生意。故选C项。 【25题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，在内心深处，她知道如果保守秘密或假装不知道，她会看不起自己。A. merely仅仅；B. favorably有利地；C. seriously严重地；D. poorly糟糕地。由下文“keeping it a secret or pretending not to know it”可知，这里指Sarah如果假装不知道，她将会内心过不去，看不起自己。而think poorly of表“轻视，看不起”，符合语境。故选D项。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她不能忍受无耻的自己，她必须做出正确的决定，即使这意味着她萧条的公司失去了发展的机会。 A. shameless无耻的；B. ungrateful忘恩负义的； C. impolite不礼貌的；D. unbeatable不可战胜的。由上文“keeping it a secret or pretending not to know it”可知，这里指Sarah认为如果自己这样做，会让自己感到“无耻的”。故选A项。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她不能忍受无耻的自己，她必须做出正确的决定，即使这意味着她萧条的公司失去了发展的机会。 A. guaranteed保证；B. meant意味着；C. delayed延迟；D. prevented阻止。由下文“the loss of a chance for her depressing company to grow”以及语境可知，这里指Sarah准备告诉供应商真相，即使这“意味着”她事业发展机会的损失。故选B项。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：想到这里，Sarah拿起电话打电话给供应商，礼貌地告诉他这个错误，并提出支付欠款。A. informing通知，告知；B. warning警告；C. convincing令人信服；D. suspecting怀疑。由下文“her frankness”可知，这里指Sarah“告知”供应商真相。故选A项。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：想到这里，Sarah拿起电话打电话给供应商，礼貌地告诉他这个错误，并提出支付欠款。A. guessed猜测；B. donated捐赠；C. owed欠；D. assessed评估。由上文“The supplier had mistakenly 　2　 her for a substantial order of goods”可知，这里指Sarah提出支付“欠的”款。故选C项。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：供应商对她的坦率感到惊讶，同意续订发票。A. amused逗乐的；B. concerned关心的；C. annoyed惹恼的；D. surprised惊讶的。由下文“her frankness”可知，这里指供应商为Sarah的坦率而“感到惊讶”。故选D项。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Sarah正直的消息迅速传开，她赢得了商界的支持。A. wisdom智慧；B. integrity正直；C. justice法官；D. ambition雄心。由上文“Sarah picked up the phone and called the supplier”以及语境可知，这里指Sarah“正直的”消息。故选B项。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Sarah正直的消息迅速传开，她赢得了商界的钦佩。A. admiration钦佩；B. promotion促进；C. forgiveness宽恕；D. fortune财富。由下文“Soon her business began to take off”以及语境可知，这里指Sarah赢得商界的“钦佩”，从而自己的事业也开始腾飞了。故选A项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这一事件不断提醒萨拉，面对挫折，道德行为的重要性。A. source来源；B. complaint投诉；C. reminder提醒；D. challenge挑战。由下文“the importance of moral conduct ”以及语境可知，这里指这件事“提醒”Sarah道德行为的重要性。故选C项。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这有助于她相信诚实的力量，在竞争激烈的商业环境中建立持久的关系。 A. complex复杂的；B. indirect间接的；C. lasting持久的；D. temporary短暂的。由下文“relationships in a competitive business environment”以及语境可知，这里表示在商业中，诚实是建立“持久的”关系的关键。故选C项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：诚实不仅是一种美德，也是一个公正和值得信赖的社会的基石。A. alternative备选方案；B. corner stone基石；C. turning point转折点；D. consequence结果。由下文“of a just and trustworthy society”以及语境可知，这里指诚实是我们这社会存在的“基石”。故选B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。 Brocade (织锦) is a rich and decorative material, often made of colored silk, with delicate patterns on it. China has a variety of brocades, ____36____ (primary) Shu, Song, Yun and Zhuang brocades. Chengdu, with a reputation ____37____ the “Land of Abundance”, has a long history of brocade art. Since Sichuan is called “Shu” for short, the brocade ____38____(produce) in Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan, is called Shu brocade. The earliest records of Shu brocade are from the Spring and Autumn period. By the Warring States period, Shu brocade ____39____ (treasure) widely, becoming an important export product. Thus Chengdu served as the starting point of the famous Southern Silk Road, ____40____ played an important role in connecting China with the outside world. During the Han dynasty, Sichuan silk cloth became so popular that almost every nobleman in the country had ____41____ suit made out of it. And the____42____(centre) government appointed a special officer in Chengdu ____43____ (manage) the brocade industry, which is why Chengdu is also known as the “City of Brocade”. The Shu brocade industry reached its peak during the Tang, Song, and Yuan dynasties, with more designs and patterns ____44____ (arise). The quality of the material also improved considerably in _____45_____ (compare) to the former versions. 【答案】36. primarily 37. of 38. produced 39. had been treasured 40. which 41. a 42. central 43. to manage 44. arising 45. comparison 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了蜀锦的历史以及流行情况。 【36题详解】 考查副词。句意：中国有各种各样的锦缎，主要是蜀锦、宋锦、云锦和壮锦。修饰后文Shu, Song, Yun and Zhuang brocades，作状语，应用副词primarily。故填primarily。 【37题详解】 考查介词。句意：成都素有“天府之国”的美誉，有着悠久的织锦艺术历史。短语a reputation of表示“有着……的名誉”。故填of。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：因为四川简称“蜀”，所以在四川的省会成都生产的织锦就被称为蜀锦。此处produce与brocade构成被动关系，故用过去分词作定语。故填produced。 【39题详解】 考查时态语态。句意：到了战国时期，蜀锦已被广泛珍藏，成为重要的出口产品。主语Shu brocade与谓语构成被动关系，根据上文By the Warring States period可知为过去完成时的被动语态。故填had been treasured。 【40题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：因此，成都成为著名的南方丝绸之路的起点，这条丝绸之路在连接中国与外部世界方面发挥了重要作用。非限制性定语从句修饰先行词Southern Silk Road，在从句作主语，指物，故填which。 【41题详解】 考查冠词。句意：在汉代，四川丝绸变得如此流行，以至于几乎每个贵族都有一套用它做的服饰。此处suit为泛指，且是发音以辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。 【42题详解】 考查形容词。句意：中央政府在成都任命了一位专门的官员来管理织锦产业，这就是为什么成都也被称为“锦城”。修饰名词government，表示“中央的”应用形容词central。故填central。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：中央政府在成都任命了一位专门的官员来管理织锦产业，这就是为什么成都也被称为“锦城”。短语appoint sb. to do sth.表示“任命某人做某事”。故填to manage。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：蜀锦业在唐宋元时期达到顶峰，出现了更多的设计和样式。此处arise与more designs and patterns构成主动关系，故用现在分词作宾补。故填arising。 【45题详解】 考查名词。句意：与以前的版本相比，材料的质量也有了很大的提高。短语in comparison to表示“与……相比较”。故填comparison。 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，你校交换生Alex 计划本周六独自去徒步探险，向你咨询相关信息，请你写一封回信，内容包括： 1. 推荐一处目的地; 2. 提出安全建议。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Dear Alex, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】One Version: Dear Alex, I’m excited to hear about your plan for an outdoor hiking adventure this Saturday! I highly recommend the Green Mountain Trail. It offers stunning views and a moderate difficulty level, making it perfect for a day trip. The trail is well-maintained, and there are several scenic spots where you can take a break and enjoy the natural beauty. For safety, always check the weather forecast before you set out. Make sure to bring enough water and snacks to keep your energy levels up. It’s also a good idea to let someone know your hiking route and expected return time, just in case. Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes and consider bringing a small first-aid kit. If possible, bring a map and a compass, even if you have a GPS device. And don’t forget your camera to capture the beautiful moments! Have a great hike and enjoy the adventure! Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以李华的身份给交换生Alex写一封回信，回复其关于本周六独自徒步探险的咨询，并推荐目的地和提出安全建议。 【详解】1.词汇积累 推荐：highly recommend → strongly suggest 极好的：stunning → gorgeous 保持：keep → maintain 路线：route → path 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes and consider bringing a small first-aid kit. 拓展句：You should wear comfortable, sturdy shoes and you’d better consider bringing a small first-aid kit. 【点睛】【高分句型 1】I’m excited to hear about your plan for an outdoor hiking adventure this Saturday!（运用了“be excited to do sth.”固定搭配） 【高分句型 2】It offers stunning views and a moderate difficulty level, making it perfect for a day trip.（运用了现在分词短语“making it perfect for a day trip”作结果状语） 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Final exams were approaching, and everyone in school was excited about vacations. We were dreaming of far-off destinations, our minds filled with images of thrilling adventures. After school on Friday, on my way home, I ran into my best friend. Enthusiastic about the vacations, I asked him about his plans. His eyes twinkled brightly as he replied, “I’m going to visit my grandparents with my parents for a week.” “Don’t you ever get tired of going to the same place year after year? I remember, every year, your family takes 7 to 10 days off to head back to your native village,” I asked, raising an eyebrow in curiosity. “Oh, not at all! That’s the absolute best time of the year for me! Being with my folks in the village is just amazing.” His face beamed with joy as he continued, "In the village, I get to meet so many wonderful people, and everyone there is so kind and welcoming. Our neighborhood crew is tight! We’re always hanging out together, you know? Just running wild, chilling by the lake, or bouncing between each other’s houses. Honestly, I know what really matters about these village trips. It’s not the cool places we see — it’s spending time with the people I love. That’s the real treasure of life.” His words made me recall my own grandparents. I realized I hadn’t seen them for years. But still, it’s a pleasure to be there. … we had big long gardens and a big multi-story house. The next day, over breakfast, I mustered up the courage and asked my parents, “Can we visit grandparents this summer after exams?” Dad replied hesitantly, “Oh, that’s unexpected.” Mom was surprised. “Well, you know it gets really hot there this time of year.” After a short pause, Dad gave a small sigh and met my hopeful gaze. “However,” he said, “if you perform well in exams, we’ll make the trip.” For the next six weeks, I threw myself completely into my studies. My mom was amazed by this sudden transformation in me. Soon came the long-awaited exam results. 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: I rushed home and immediately handed my parents my score card and a note with “PLEASE.” ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: I saw my mom had tears in her eyes when leaving them. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: I rushed home and immediately handed my parents my score card and a note with “PLEASE.” This time, they instantly agreed. The next day, we set out for our hometown. Every one, be it relatives or neighbors, greeted us with smiles, treating me like their own son. Every day brought new happiness –- digging with Grandpa in the garden, playing games with cousins until sunset, roaming around familiar streets with loved ones and even joining the local kids in their football matches. The days passed as we had a wonderful time together. Truth be told, everything was more fun in a big family. When departure day came, my heart ached. I saw my mom had tears in her eyes when leaving them. She wiped them away and smiled, saying, “I didn’t realize how much I missed the village until now. It’s not just a place; it’s where our roots are.” As we drove away, I felt a mix of excitement and nostalgia. I realized that the real adventure wasn’t about exploring far-off places but about reconnecting with family and our heritage. This trip wasn’t just for me; it was a reminder for all of us that family is the true treasure of life. From then on, visiting Grandma and Grandpa became our annual tradition, a time to cherish love, laughter, and the simple joys of being together. 【解析】 【导语】本文以作者在好友影响下渴望探望祖父母为线索，讲述了作者为争取暑期探亲机会努力备考，最终成行并在乡村感受到亲情温暖，领悟到家庭才是人生真正财富的故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ① 由第一段首句内容“我冲回家，立刻把成绩单和一张写着‘求你了’的纸条递给父母。” 可知，第一段可描写父母兑现承诺，“我们”踏上返乡之旅，在乡村与亲人、邻里共度欢乐时光，离别时难舍难分的场景。 ② 由第二段首句内容“离开时，我看到妈妈眼里含着泪水。”可知，第二段可描写妈妈感慨乡村是“根”之所在，作者从中领悟到亲情的意义，将探亲定为家庭传统的感悟。 2. 续写线索：展示成绩单——父母同意——返乡探亲——欢聚时光——离别伤感——领悟亲情——定为传统 3. 词汇激活 行为类： ①出发：set out/depart/embark on a journey ②漫游：roam/wander/stroll ③告别：depart/leave/say goodbye 情绪类： ①快乐：happiness/joy/delight ②兴奋，激动：excitement/exhilaration/thrill 【点睛】【高分句型1】Every one, be it relatives or neighbors, greeted us with smiles, treating me like their own son.（运用了现在分词短语作状语） 【高分句型2】I realized that the real adventure wasn’t about exploring far-off places but about reconnecting with family and our heritage.（运用了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 $$ 新余市2024—2025学年下学期期末质量检测 高二英语试题 考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分 注意事项： 1.答题前，务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡规定的位置上。 2.答选择题时，必须使用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后再选涂其他答案标号。 3.答非选择题时，必须使用0.5毫米黑色签字笔，将答案书写在答题卡规定的位置上。 4、所有题目必须在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上答题无效。 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂在答题卡上。 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 will the man do tonight? A. Do his homework at home. B. Have his laptop repaired. C. Go to Jack’s house. 2. What does the man suggest Lisa do? A. Visit a doctor. B. Drink hot water. C. Stay in bed. 3. When will the speakers meet? A. At 3:15. B. At 3:30. C. At 3:45. 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Technologies. B. A trade show. C. Products. 5. Where are the speakers? A. In a car. B. In a taxi. C. On a bus. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. Where is the Main Hall? A. Beside the library. B. Next to the Reception. C. Opposite the Teaching Building. 7. Who is the woman talking to? A. A student. B. A teacher. C. A guide. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What is the man probably doing? A. Walking. B. Playing a game. C. Reading a book. 9. What do the speakers agree on about the games? A. They are interesting. B. They have a bad effect on people. C. They can make people think more quickly. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What does the woman say about the baby? A He is 45 centimeters long. B. He has curly black hair. C. He weighed 4.5 kilos. 11. When will the speakers go to the hospital? A On the 12th. B. On the 11th. C. On the 10th. 12. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Doctor and patient. B. Fellow workers. C. Neighbors. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. When did the man set off? A. At night. B. At noon. C. In the early morning. 14. Why didn’t the man have breakfast? A. He didn’t find the restaurant he liked. B. He missed the breakfast time. C. He didn’t like the food. 15. Where did the man usually have dinner? A. At the hotel. B. At restaurants. C. At nightclubs. 16. How did the man feel about the holiday? A. Tired. B. Bored. C. Satisfied. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. How long is the flight to New York? A. 3 hours. B. 6 hours. C. 9 hours. 18. When will the tourists leave the hotel? A. At 8:00 am. B. At 6:45 am. C. At 6:00 am. 19. Where will the tourists go first? A. To Times Square. B. To the Metropolitan Museum of Art. C. To Liberty Island. 20. What will the tourists do after dinner? A. Catch an exciting movie. B. Attend a Broadway play. C. Watch a musical. 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 Lonely Planet’s Top Places to Go in 2024 Are you looking for inspiration for your next travel destination? Lonely Planet has published its yearly list of top places to go. Let’s explore the top picks for travel destinations in 2024. Top City: Nairobi Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, was chosen for its unique music and dance culture, and impressive local restaurants. Nairobi National Park, just a short drive out of the city’s central business district, is a must-see, where visitors can see over 400 species of wild animals wandering the open grass plains while skyscrapers (摩天大楼) twinkle on the horizon. Top Country: Mongolia Mongolia is loved for its wide-open spaces, adventure activities, and unique food. The Mongolian government has announced 2023 through 2025 as the “Years to Visit Mongolia,” easing entry conditions for international travelers and improving public facilities, including a new $650 million airport. Top Beach Destination: Donegal Donegal, Ireland’s most northwestern county, has the country’s longest coastline and over 100 beaches, where visitors can enjoy the highest sea cliffs in Europe and miles of beautiful coastal hiking trails. Top Best-Value Location: The American Midwest The American Midwest, including the cities of Chicago and Detroit, is also on the list, as it offers a high-quality travel experience at a reasonable cost. Visitors can enjoy excellent services and facilities, such as old warehouses transformed into art studios, new eco-design hotels, and Michelin-starred restaurants, without having to spend too much money. 1. What can people do in Nairobi National Park? A. See various wildlife. B. Explore sea cliffs. C. Wander grass plains. D. Enjoy adventure activities. 2. Which destination is the best choice for a beach lover? A. Nairobi. B. Mongolia. C. Donegal. D. The American Midwest. 3. Why is The American Midwest considered the Best-Value Location? A. It has simplified entry procedures. B. It offers cost-effective experiences. C. It has the longest coastline in the world. D. It provides Michelin-starred restaurants. B Across the world, humans purchase around 1.3 billion single-use plastic water bottles a day. Because only about 9% of plastic is recycled, the vast majority of those bottles wind up in landfills, the ocean, or elsewhere in nature. When beach-loving Madison noticed those plastic bottles littering the shoreline during her family’s trips to California, the 12-year-old “just felt like this needed to change,” she told Smithsonian Magazine. So as she began thinking about what to do for her school science fair, back in 2021, the idea of a project centered on reducing plastic pollution quickly came to her mind: She would design an eatable water bottle called the Eco-Hero. “One of my biggest ambitions for my project was wanting to help the world,” the confident young inventor said in a video on a website. To bring her idea to life, Madison built upon already established methods by experimenting with common food materials. She also took inspiration from previous versions of eatable water bottles, though she focused on making hers bigger and more durable. She found that the combination of water, lemon juice, natural gum, and alginic acid (褐藻酸) resulted in a gel pouch that wouldn’t break, could hold up to 3/4 cup of water, and would last in the fridge for three weeks. Though she’d like to improve the Eco-Hero by making it able to hold more water, she believes her current version would work well as a replacement for the paper cups used by runners in races. All one needs to do is bite a hole in the water ball, drink the water, and then eat the pouch or throw it away to biodegrade. Madison hopes the Eco-Hero inspires others to take better care of the planet. “It doesn’t necessarily have to be in a big way,” she told Smithsonian Magazine. “People can still make a difference in the world, even if it’s just in a small way.” 4. What inspired Madison’s design of an eatable water bottle? A. Her school’s task. B. Her family’s urge. C. Her trips to the beach. D. Her love for nature. 5. What can we know about the Eco-Hero? A. It is a copy of the previous versions. B. It is made from unbreakable materials. C. It has a hole and should be disposed of once used. D. It is an improvement in size and durability. 6. Which of the following words can best describe Madison? A. Talented and determined. B. Ambitious and creative. C. Courageous and confident. D. Cooperative and committed. 7. What can be the best title for the text? A. Small people make big moves. B. A good beginning is half done. C. Where there is a will, there is a way. D. Self-help is the best help. C More American businesses are starting to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to come up with new ideas and to deal with customers. Mattel is known for making children’s toys. The company recently used an AI image generator (生成器) called DALL-E to come up with ideas for new Hot Wheels toy cars. The used vehicle seller CarMax is using ChatGPT to gather thousands of customer comments. The social media service Snapchat has added a chatbot (聊天机器人) to its messaging service. And Instacart, a delivery service, now uses ChatGPT to answer food questions. Even the Coca-Cola company plans to use AI to help create new marketing content. It has not said exactly how it plans to use the technology. But the move shows that businesses are under pressure to use the tools that many of their employees and customers are already trying on their own. Some experts warn that businesses should carefully consider possible harms to customers, society, and their own companies before choosing to use AI tools in the workplace. Chaire Leibowicz works at The Partnership on AI, a nonprofit group. The group recently released recommendations for companies producing AI-generated images, audio and other media. “I want people to think deeply before deploying this technology,” Leibowicz said. “They should play around... but we should also think, what purpose are these tools serving in the first place?” While text generators like ChatGPT can make the process of writing emails and marketing documents faster and easier, they also appear to present misinformation as fact. And image generators like DALL-E are trained in copying widely available digital art and photography. This has raise copyright(版权) concerns from the creators of those works. “It is safer to use AI tools as a ‘thought partner ‘but still people as the creator of final products.” said Anna Gressel. She works at the law company Debevoise &. Plimpton, which advises businesses on how to use AI. 8. Which company made creative products with AI tools’ help? A. Mattel. B. Instacart. C. CarMax. D. Snapchat. 9. What can we infer from the second paragraph? A. Customers are more and more connected online. B. AI tools are widely used to help businesses grow. C. People spend too much time on AI in their daily life. D. AI tools have an influence on improving business conditions. 10. What does the underlined word “deploying” in Paragraph 3 mean? A. Applying effectively. B. Improving successfully. C. Debating freely. D. Presenting confidently. 11. What does Anna Gressel think of AI tools? A. They are useless. B. They can create more products. C. They do serious harm to customers. D. They should just be humans’ assistants. D Thousands of fish species - about 2,500 of them named - call the Amazon River home, but scientists estimate nearly half of the marine creatures lurking in the massive stretch of water remain undiscovered. While studying piranhas (食人鱼) and pacus (淡水白鲳) in an effort to better assess vital fish biodiversity in the river, an international team of researchers has found and identified a new species of pacu, a piranha relative with a plant-based diet and humanlike teeth. Besides its odd pearly whites, the newfound species has striking orange and black markings - including a bold vertical black bar stretching across its flank (侧面) - that the researchers say resemble the fiery eye symbol for the villain Sauron from “The Lord of the Rings” book and film series. The marks inspired the fish’s name, Myloplus sauron. The researchers hoped the pop culture reference would draw attention to the fish and efforts to protect biodiversity in the Amazon. The eye-catching fish is not the only animal named for Sauron. A genus of butterflies was found in May 2023 with spots that looked like eyes on its wings, reminding researchers of the well-known symbol from the trilogy (三部曲). Pacus are important to their ecosystem largely due to their role in spreading seeds through their diet of mostly fruit, which make them vital for the growth of rainforest trees and other plants. The fish tend to spread seeds far from their parent plants, helping to expand the forest and limit disease that easily spreads through crowded trees, said Matthew Kolmann, an assistant professor in the department of biology at the University of Louisville. By discovering and identifying the species that live in certain ecosystems, researchers will be able to better lead conservation efforts to protect animals that are endangered or at risk, Kolmann said. It is particularly important for areas such as the Amazon that are under threat from habitat destruction, he added. “We run the very real risk of losing thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of species before we know they even exist, and by proxy, not ever understanding how these species contribute to a healthy functioning ecosystem,” Kolmann said. “Inventorying what species are found where, and when, is the first step in any future conservation effort.” 12. Why does scientists investigate piranhas and pacus in the Amazon River? A. To identify fish multiplicity. B. To recognize a kind of new fish. C. To prevent fishes from hurting people. D. To inspire varied diet on people all over the world. 13. What can we learn from the genus of butterflies mentioned in Paragraph 4? A. They are biologically similar to the piranhas. B. They engage the researchers’ interest in the trilogy. C. They have fiery eyes on their wings indicating poison. D. They get their name for the same reason with some fish. 14. What role do pacus play in the rainforest? A. Promoting the biodiversity among animals and plants. B. Maintaining the sustainability of rainforest ecosystem. C. Consuming fruits from rainforest trees to protect other plants. D. Removing the disease spreading through trees due to crowdedness. 15 What is the main task of the researchers currently? A. The prevention of species loss. B. The conservation of the Amazon. C. The inclusion of the found species. D. The protection of piranhas and pacus. 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。 Hard Work Vs Smart Work The difference between hard work and smart work is how a goal is achieved. Hard work means spending long hours to complete a job without any shortcut. Smart work achieves the same results but with advanced planning and creative thinking. ____16____ However, if they work intelligently, they can do the same amount of work more quickly and efficiently. To go from hard work to smart work, it is important to think before acting. ____17____ In this way, you can reach your goal faster when you take the relevant, action. Smart workers are aware that good preparation and flexibility in the process can save a lot of work time later. Start thinking: Is there a better way to do things? What tools do you need to facilitate the work? ____18____ Learn how to assign them to someone who has a sharp tool. But for the things you really want to master, make it a priority to sharpen your tool beyond what you need to cut. ____19____ To go from hard work to smart work, you need to acquire skills by studying, reading, and practicing. Your skills and life experiences will save you time in the long run. So if you feel like you are working hard but not getting what you want, it means you are not working smart enough. Work hard at your job, and you can make a living. ____20____ Working on yourself means improving your skills. The more skills you have, the more you will earn with less effort. Work hard to get those skills now. A. In this case, your tool is your mind. B. Smart work requires careful preparation. C. It cannot be denied that people must work hard. D. Working smart is using tools to increase efficiency. E. Do not waste time doing things you are not great at. F. Work hard on yourself, and you can make a fortune. G. It’s important to balance working hard and working smart. 第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题，每题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。 Sarah sat in her office, carefully reviewing the financial (财务) records of her small company. She suddenly discovered a hidden ____21____ in the invoice (费用清单) from one of her suppliers. The supplier had mistakenly ____22____ her for a substantial order of goods, which would result in a significant financial gain for Sarah if left unnoticed. Sarah found herself faced with a difficult ____23____. The extra funds could provide a much-needed boost to her ____24____ business. However, deep down, she knew she would think ____25____ of herself if keeping it a secret or pretending not to know it. She couldn’t live with a(an) ____26____ self and she had to make the right decision even if it ____27____ the loss of a chance for her depressing company to grow. Thinking of this, Sarah picked up the phone and called the supplier, politely ____28____ him of the mistake and offering to pay the ____29____ amount. The supplier, ____30____ by her frankness, agreed to renew the invoice. Word of Sarah’s ____31____ spread rapidly and she earned ____32____ of the business community. Soon her business began to take off. The incident served as a constant ____33____ to Sarah of the importance of moral conduct in face of setbacks. It facilitated her belief in the power of honesty to build ____34____ relationships in a competitive business environment. Honesty is not only a virtue but a(an) ____35____ of a just and trustworthy society. 21. A. file B. error C. treasure D. diary 22. A. undercharged B. underestimated C. overpaid D. overtook 23. A. contest B. process C. task D. choice 24. A. illegal B. influential C. struggling D. outstanding 25. A. merely B. favorably C. seriously D. poorly 26. A. shameless B. ungrateful C. impolite D. unbeatable 27. A. guaranteed B. meant C. delayed D. prevented 28. A. informing B. warning C. convincing D. suspecting 29. A. guessed B. donated C. owed D. assessed 30. A. amused B. concerned C. annoyed D. surprised 31. A. wisdom B. integrity C. justice D. ambition 32. A. admiration B. promotion C. forgiveness D. fortune 33. A. source B. complaint C. reminder D. challenge 34. A. complex B. indirect C. lasting D. temporary 35. A. alternative B. corner stone C. turning point D. consequence 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。 Brocade (织锦) is a rich and decorative material, often made of colored silk, with delicate patterns on it. China has a variety of brocades, ____36____ (primary) Shu, Song, Yun and Zhuang brocades. Chengdu, with a reputation ____37____ the “Land of Abundance”, has a long history of brocade art. Since Sichuan is called “Shu” for short, the brocade ____38____(produce) in Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan, is called Shu brocade. The earliest records of Shu brocade are from the Spring and Autumn period. By the Warring States period, Shu brocade ____39____ (treasure) widely, becoming an important export product. Thus Chengdu served as the starting point of the famous Southern Silk Road, ____40____ played an important role in connecting China with the outside world. During the Han dynasty, Sichuan silk cloth became so popular that almost every nobleman in the country had ____41____ suit made out of it. And the____42____(centre) government appointed a special officer in Chengdu ____43____ (manage) the brocade industry, which is why Chengdu is also known as the “City of Brocade”. The Shu brocade industry reached its peak during the Tang, Song, and Yuan dynasties, with more designs and patterns ____44____ (arise). The quality of the material also improved considerably in _____45_____ (compare) to the former versions. 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，你校交换生Alex 计划本周六独自去徒步探险，向你咨询相关信息，请你写一封回信，内容包括： 1. 推荐一处目的地; 2. 提出安全建议。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Dear Alex, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, 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。 Final exams were approaching, and everyone in school was excited about vacations. We were dreaming of far-off destinations, our minds filled with images of thrilling adventures. After school on Friday, on my way home, I ran into my best friend. Enthusiastic about the vacations, I asked him about his plans. His eyes twinkled brightly as he replied, “I’m going to visit my grandparents with my parents for a week.” “Don’t you ever get tired of going to the same place year after year? I remember, every year, your family takes 7 to 10 days off to head back to your native village,” I asked, raising an eyebrow in curiosity. “Oh, not at all! That’s the absolute best time of the year for me! Being with my folks in the village is just amazing.” His face beamed with joy as he continued, "In the village, I get to meet so many wonderful people, and everyone there is so kind and welcoming. Our neighborhood crew is tight! We’re always hanging out together, you know? Just running wild, chilling by the lake, or bouncing between each other’s houses. Honestly, I know what really matters about these village trips. It’s not the cool places we see — it’s spending time with the people I love. That’s the real treasure of life.” His words made me recall my own grandparents. I realized I hadn’t seen them for years. But still, it’s a pleasure to be there. … we had big long gardens and a big multi-story house. The next day, over breakfast, I mustered up the courage and asked my parents, “Can we visit grandparents this summer after exams?” Dad replied hesitantly, “Oh, that’s unexpected.” Mom was surprised. “Well, you know it gets really hot there this time of year.” After a short pause, Dad gave a small sigh and met my hopeful gaze. “However,” he said, “if you perform well in exams, we’ll make the trip.” For the next six weeks, I threw myself completely into my studies. My mom was amazed by this sudden transformation in me. Soon came the long-awaited exam results. 注意： (1)续写词数应150左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: I rushed home and immediately handed my parents my score card and a note with “PLEASE.” ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: I saw my mom had tears in her eyes when leaving them ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$