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2024-2025学年度第二学期期末高一调研 英语试题 2025.06 注意事项 1.本试卷共8页，满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟。考试结束后,请将答题卡交回。 2.答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、考试号等用0.5毫米黑色墨水的签字笔填写在答题卡的规定位置。 3.作答选择题，必须用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应选项的方框涂满、涂黑;如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。作答非选择题，必须用0.5毫米黑色墨水的签字笔在答题卡上的指定位置作答，在其他位置作答一律无效。 一、阅读理解(共2节 满分50分) 第一节 (共15小题 满分37.5分) A Four Best Beach Spots in South Carolina Morris Island What was once a war fort (堡垒) is now an island without residents in the Charleston Harbor marked by the state’s tallest lighthouse. Today, this island is only accessible by boat. While boat rentals are available, it is highly recommended that visitors book one of the tours that will take you to the island with a local expert who can tell you all about the area’s history and marine life. Huntington Beach State Park Located between Myrtle Beach and Georgetown, Huntington Beach State Park offers historic sites, fishing, hiking, guided walks, and, of course, a three-mile beach. There are over 300 species of birds here, making the park a wonderland for birders. Visitors can also spot deer, sea turtles, and more. Plus, camping is available at the park for those who want to spend more time enjoying its natural beauty. Surfside Beach Also known as “The Family Beach”, Surfside Beach’s focus on families goes beyond its nickname—it identified itself as the first autism-friendly (自闭症友好) travel destination in the world in January 2016. Visitors can approach the sandy beach from 36 different entry points, some of which provide wheel chair access. There are also mini-golf courses and plenty of restaurants to choose from. Fripp Island Head for this small region for kayaking, golfing, and breathtaking natural views. Watch some of the 175 species of birds that live along the ocean and salt marsh(沼泽), or other local animals such as alligators, dolphins, and loggerhead turtles. Book a place with a marsh view at Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort to enjoy pools, on-site dining, and the busy activity center. 1. What is special about Morris Island? A. It has a few people living there. B. It has the only lighthouse in the region. C. It provides single transportation means. D. It hosts cultural and voluntary activities. 2. Which place best suits visitors who need additional care? A. Fripp Island. B. Surfside Beach. C. Morris Island. D. Huntington Beach State Park. 3. What do Huntington Beach State Park and Fripp Island have in common? A. Both have free camping sites. B. Both offer training in water sports. C. Both are perfect for wildlife viewing. D. Both provide hotels with wetland views. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了南卡罗来纳州的四个最佳海滩景点。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Morris Island部分中“Today, this island is only accessible by boat.”（现在，这个岛只能通过船只进入。）可知，Morris Island的特别之处在于它只提供一种交通工具，即船只，只有单一的运输方式。故选C项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Surfside Beach部分中“it identified itself as the first autism-friendly (自闭症友好) travel destination in the world in January 2016. Visitors can approach the sandy beach from 36 different entry points, some of which provide wheel chair access.”（2016年1月，它被誉为世界上第一个自闭症友好的旅游目的地。游客可以从36个不同的入口进入沙滩，其中一些入口提供轮椅通道。）可知，Surfside Beach最适合需要额外照顾的游客，比如自闭症患者。故选B项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Huntington Beach State Park部分中“There are over 300 species of birds here, making the park a wonderland for birders.”（这里有300多种鸟类，使公园成为观鸟者的仙境。）和Fripp Island部分中“Watch some of the 175 species of birds that live along the ocean and salt marsh(沼泽), or other local animals such as alligators, dolphins, and loggerhead turtles.”（观赏175种生活在海洋和盐沼沿岸的鸟类，或其他当地动物，如短吻鳄、海豚和红海龟。）可知，Huntington Beach State Park和Fripp Island都都是观赏野生动物的绝佳地点。故选C项。 B When Gary Leung completely lost his eyesight nearly 15 years ago, it almost destroyed him. The Hong Kong native fell into hopelessness. Just at that time, he found long-distance running. Now in his 50s, Leung has since completed the 100-kilometer Antarctic Ice Marathon, becoming the first blind person to do so. He even attempted the 400 km “Ultra Gobi”, thought to be one of the most challenging foot-races in the world. Recently, he is fresh off a 2,300 km charity run in Japan. The Japanese “Dark Run 2023” was divided into 40 days, meaning Leung and his guide runners—connected by a string attachment—ran an average of more than 50 km per day. The run was aimed at raising money for young people with serious illnesses and showing them that all people have obstacles (障碍), but we must face them head-on and with bravery. Though Leung can’t physically see things in front of him, he says that doesn’t make him fearful of running long distances now. He thinks there’s no need to be scared for those who are lacking in something. The universe will equip them with other talents. And they are never alone, just like he wasn’t alone on this run. His guide runners gave up their own holidays and put their own money in to fly over and support him. “I want to pass down the spirit. I’m not young anymore and won’t be able to run these distances much longer,” he says, smiling. “I want to help my younger friends with similar experiences to learn to love exercise. Doing physical activities is not as easy for them as it is for able-bodied people, so I want to set up a stage where we can continue to bring things to them—and for them to do the same for more.” 4. What does long-distance running mean for Leung? A. A cure for his eyes. B. A tool for making a living. C. A way out of life’s worst. D. A form of physical exercise. 5. How does Leung finish all his long-distance running? A. He was guided while running. B. He managed it by himself. C. He sought help from the organizers. D. He took advantage of public transport. 6. What can be inferred from Leung’s words in the last paragraph? A He is ready to challenge longer running. B. He is too tired to go on with charity work. C. He wants young people to follow his example. D. He thinks running is easy for the blind to take up. 7. Which words can best describe Leung? A. Humorous and honest. B. Strong-willed and inspiring. C. Responsible and outgoing. D. Independent and warm-hearted. 【答案】4. C 5. A 6. C 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了香港盲人Gary Leung通过长跑重获新生，并成为首位完成南极冰马拉松的盲人。他还通过慈善跑步活动激励他人，传递勇敢面对困难的精神。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“When Gary Leung completely lost his eyesight nearly 15 years ago, it almost destroyed him. The Hong Kong native fell into hopelessness. Just at that time, he found long-distance running.(当Gary Leung在15年前完全失明时，这几乎摧毁了他。这位香港人陷入了绝望。就在那时，他发现了长跑)”可知，长跑对Leung来说是在人生低谷时找到的出路。故选C项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“The Japanese “Dark Run 2023” was divided into 40 days, meaning Leung and his guide runners—connected by a string attachment—ran an average of more than 50 km per day.(日本的“2023黑暗跑”分为40天，这意味着Leung和他的引导跑者——用一根绳子连接——平均每天跑50多公里)”可知，Leung是通过导跑员的帮助完成长跑的。故选A项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段““I want to pass down the spirit. I’m not young anymore and won't be able to run these distances much longer,” he says, smiling. “I want to help my younger friends with similar experiences to learn to love exercise. Doing physical activities is not as easy for them as it is for able-bodied people, so I want to set up a stage where we can continue to bring things to them—and for them to do the same for more.”(“我想传承这种精神。我不再年轻了，不能再跑这么长的距离了，”他微笑着说。“我想帮助有类似经历的年轻朋友学会热爱运动。对他们来说，做体育活动并不像对健全人那么容易，所以我想建立一个舞台，让我们可以继续为他们带来一些东西——也让他们为更多的人做同样的事情。”)”可知，Leung想传承这种精神，帮助有类似经历的年轻朋友学会热爱运动，由此可推知，他想让年轻人以他为榜样。故选C项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Now in his 50s, Leung has since completed the 100-kilometer Antarctic Ice Marathon, becoming the first blind person to do so. He even attempted the 400 km “Ultra Gobi”, thought to be one of the most challenging foot-races in the world. Recently, he is fresh off a 2,300 km charity run in Japan.(现在50多岁的Leung已经完成了100公里的南极冰马拉松，成为第一个完成这一壮举的盲人。他甚至尝试了400公里的“超级戈壁”，这被认为是世界上最具挑战性的徒步比赛之一。最近，他刚完成在日本2300公里的慈善跑)”以及最后一段““I want to pass down the spirit. I’m not young anymore and won't be able to run these distances much longer,” he says, smiling. “I want to help my younger friends with similar experiences to learn to love exercise. Doing physical activities is not as easy for them as it is for able-bodied people, so I want to set up a stage where we can continue to bring things to them—and for them to do the same for more.”(“我想传承这种精神。我不再年轻了，不能再跑这么长的距离了，”他微笑着说。“我想帮助有类似经历的年轻朋友学会热爱运动。对他们来说，做体育活动并不像对健全人那么容易，所以我想建立一个舞台，让我们可以继续为他们带来一些东西——也让他们为更多的人做同样的事情。”)”可知，Leung虽然失明，但依然完成了多项长跑挑战，说明他意志坚强；他还想帮助有类似经历的年轻朋友学会热爱运动，说明他鼓舞人心。故选B项。 C Wild fig trees may provide an inexpensive, effective way to monitor mercury (汞) pollution near small-scale gold mining sites throughout the Global South, a recent study suggests. Published in Frontiers in Environmental Science, the analysis looked at whether fig trees can be used as a biomonitoring tool near small-scale gold mines. The mines, located largely in South America, Southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, use liquid mercury to separate ore (矿石) and gold, unleashing high levels of mercury pollution. The polluted air generated by burning mercury-gold amalgams (合金) to get gold can endanger health in humans and animals. But the industry — largely unregulated — lacks reliable monitoring data, the researchers write. The researchers introduced a fast-growing fig tree that thrives throughout the tropics. The trees grow annual rings, which is uncommon among tropical trees. The researchers analyzed tree cores from five study sites in Peru’s Madre de Dios region to determine whether fig trees could serve as natural indicators of mercury pollution levels in the area. Three of the sites were near small mines, and two were located far away. Mercury levels in the trees’ rings were “strongly correlated” with atmospheric mercury levels, the researchers found, and trees nearest the mines had higher concentrations (浓度) of mercury in their rings. Passive air sampling confirmed the mercury measurements. The study examined tree rings from 1941 to 1999 and 2000 to 2019. At two sites near modern mining towns where mercury-gold amalgams were burned, the team found lower mercury concentrations in tree rings during the earlier period, when mining in the area wasn’t well established, and higher levels after gold mining expanded. Trees provide “a much more widely spread and cheaper network of biomonitoring” over decades than typical monitoring of small-scale mines, which focuses on short periods, the researchers write. “This really offers a method that can be employed throughout the Global South to understand changes in mercury over time, as well as space indicators of mercury.” Jacqueline Gerson, a study author and assistant professor of biological and environmental engineering in Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, said in a news announcement. 8. What does the underlined word “unleashing” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Releasing. B. Detecting. C. Absorbing. D. Reducing. 9. Why are fig trees from different sites analyzed? A. To figure out the effect of mercury pollution. B. To test if they can monitor mercury pollution. C. To study the exact cause of mercury pollution. D. To see how they help reduce mercury pollution. 10. What can we learn from the passage? A. Tree rings show lower mercury levels after mining expanded. B. Typical mine monitoring covers broader areas than tree rings. C. Mercury-gold amalgams were burned only from 2000 to 2019. D. Tree rings offer a long-term and cheap way to monitor mercury. 11. What is Jacqueline Gerson’s attitude towards using fig trees to monitor mercury pollution? A. Concerned. B. Approving. C. Objective. D. Uninterested. 【答案】8. A 9. B 10. D 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了研究表明无花果树可作为监测汞污染的廉价有效工具。 【8题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段中划线词前“The mines, located largely in South America, Southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, use liquid mercury to separate ore and gold, (这些矿场主要位于南美洲、东南亚和撒哈拉以南非洲，使用液态汞分离矿石和黄金)”及划线词后“high levels of mercury pollution. The polluted air generated by burning mercury-gold amalgams (合金) to get gold can endanger health in humans and animals.(高水平的汞污染。通过燃烧汞金合金提取黄金时产生的受污染空气，会危害人类和动物的健康)”可知，液态汞被用来分离矿石和黄金，从而释放出高水平的汞污染，故划线词unleashing与A选项Releasing“释放”意义相近。故选A。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“The researchers analyzed tree cores from five study sites in Peru’s Madre de Dios region to determine whether fig trees could serve as natural indicators of mercury pollution levels in the area.(研究人员分析了秘鲁马德雷德迪奥斯地区五个研究地点的树芯，以确定无花果树是否可以作为该地区汞污染水平的自然指标)”可知，研究人员分析来自不同地点的无花果树是为了测试它们是否可以监测汞污染。故选B。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第六段中“Trees provide “a much more widely spread and cheaper network of biomonitoring” over decades than typical monitoring of small-scale mines, which focuses on short periods, the researchers write.(研究人员写道，与典型的小型矿山监测相比，树木在几十年间提供了一个“分布更广、更便宜的生物监测网络”，而典型的小型矿山监测则侧重于短期)”可知，树轮提供了一种长期且廉价的监测汞污染的方法。故选D。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“This really offers a method that can be employed throughout the Global South to understand changes in mercury over time, as well as space indicators of mercury.(这确实提供了一种可以在全球南方各地采用的方法，以了解汞随时间的变化，以及汞的空间指标)”可知，Jacqueline Gerson认为这种方法可以在全球南方各地采用，以了解汞随时间的变化以及汞的空间指标。由此可推知，Jacqueline Gerson对使用无花果树监测汞污染持支持态度。故选B。 D Over breakfast this morning, after I enjoyed a short chat with Mia, my new Spanish study buddy (伙伴), I felt that I had mastered more than what I gained from textbook exercises. Mia, however, is an AI that I created to take advantage of a phenomenon called the “protege effect.” According to several studies, we learn more effectively when we teach someone else about the topic we’ve just explored — even if that person doesn’t really exist. Learning through teaching was relatively slow to gain popularity until a group of scientists in the United States began to test its effectiveness. In one of the first experiments, Catherine Chase and colleagues tested on 62 eighth-graders who were tasked with using a computer program to study the biological (生物学的) changes that occur when we get a fever. Over two lessons, they had to read a text and then create a mind-map explaining the different processes and the relationships between them. For half the teens, the mind-map presented the result of self-study. The others were told that their mind-map would help to teach a virtual character. It was not a big difference, but the students in the role of teacher scored significantly better. This increased participation had a big influence: both the amount they got and the depth of their understanding. At the end of the two classes, participants who had played the role of teacher had kept much more of the material, with much stronger performance on test questions. Chase’s team named this the “protege effect” and it has since been studied many times. These later studies suggest that learning by teaching is more powerful than other mnemonic (助记符号) techniques like self-testing. If we know that others are going to learn from us, we feel a sense of responsibility to provide the right information, so we make a greater effort to fill in the gaps in our understanding and correct any mistaken thoughts. Sharing our knowledge then helps to strengthen what we have learned. Why not try to apply the protege effect into practice? 12. Why does the author mention Mia in paragraph 1? A. To stress the importance of AI. B. To share a story of a study buddy. C. To introduce a phenomenon about study. D. To show how to finish textbook exercises. 13. What was different about the two groups in the experiment? A. They differ in learning time. B. They differ in learning tools. C. They differ in learning materials. D. They differ in learning strategies. 14. Why does the “protege effect” help learning? A. Because AI teachers explain things clearly. B. Because mind-maps make memorizing easier. C. Because teaching inspires deeper understanding. D. Because testing yourself is the best way to learn. 15. What can be a suitable title for the passage? A. Learning by Teaching Helps B. Textbook Exercises Benefit More C. Mind-mapping Improves Memory D. AI Promotes Language Learning 【答案】12. C 13. D 14. C 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一种名为“门徒效应”的学习现象，即通过教学他人来提升自身学习效果，用科学实验论证了其合理性，表明教学行为能激发更深的理解。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“Over breakfast this morning, after I enjoyed a short chat with Mia, my new Spanish study buddy (伙伴), I felt that I had mastered more than what I gained from textbook exercises. Mia, however, is an AI that I created to take advantage of a phenomenon called the “protege effect.” (今天早晨吃早餐时，我和新结识的西班牙语学习伙伴Mia简短交谈后，感觉自己掌握的知识已经超越了课本练习所得。不过，Mia其实是我为了利用“门徒效应”这个现象而创造的人工智能)”可知，作者先提到自己虚构的人工智能学习伙伴Mia，后面自然过渡到对“门徒效应”的讨论。由此可知，作者提到Mia是为了引出关于学习的一个现象。故选C项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“For half the teens, the mind-map presented the result of self-study. The others were told that their mind-map would help to teach a virtual character. (半数学生的思维导图作为自主学习成果呈现，而其余学生则被告知其制作的思维导图将用于指导虚拟角色学习)”可知，两组的差异在于学习策略不同。故选D项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“If we know that others are going to learn from us, we feel a sense of responsibility to provide the right information, so we make a greater effort to fill in the gaps in our understanding and correct any mistaken thoughts. (当我们意识到他人将受教于己时，会产生确保信息准确的责任感，从而更主动地填补认知空白并修正错误观点)”可知，“门徒效应”有助于学习。是因为教学行为激发了更深层次的理解。故选C项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“According to several studies, we learn more effectively when we teach someone else about the topic we’ve just explored — even if that person doesn’t really exist. (多项研究表明，当我们向他人讲解刚学过的知识时——即便对方并非真实存在——学习效果会显著提升)”可知，文章围绕“通过教学促进学习”，即“门徒效应”展开，用科学实验论证了其合理性，表明教学行为能激发更深的理解。因此，A项“以教促学”概括了这一现象，最适合作为文章标题。故选A项。 第二节 (共5小题 满12.5分) My neighbor has a beautiful lawn. He hates to see even one weed in it. I understand his feelings but I accept a little more of a natural look. Every year the spring rains cause weeds to appear everywhere, especially in the lawn. ____16____ There is one weed killer for killing weeds in paths, another for killing weeds in flower beds, another for killing grass in flower beds and yet another for killing weeds in grass. One day when I got home from work, he was killing the dandelions (蒲公英) growing at the side of my house. “I’m sure that you will be happy with me killing these weeds for you,” he said. Knowing he meant well, I thanked him. ____17____ I happen to like dandelions. For me, even in something as simple as a dandelion, there is art. In fact, there is even poetry in a dandelion! ____18____ They certainly do grow where nothing else does, like along the side of my house. The flowers are a pretty bright yellow. They form their own picture of golden color around my washing line, something like a crazy artwork. The flowers also add fine flavor and color when dropped in ice water. ____19____ They also add vitamins. I’ve been told that the leaves and roots contain vitamins A, B and C as well as minerals such as iron and calcium. It does not taste that great, but it certainly is good for you. Actually, dandelions are common and delicate, so we label them weeds and kill them. But I say that they are works of art, carefully made by nature’s magical hand. As the season progresses, the flower turns into puffy seeds that can float in the wind. If you blow the round head of seeds gently but firmly, the seeds fly away, forming a kind of art on the move. So in the dandelion are both art and poetry. ____20____ A. However, deep inside, I felt saddened. B. They can make food not only tasty but nutritious. C. Dandelions can be used for many different purposes. D. He then starts to mix up all his different poisons in his garage. E. Do you know that the leaves can be used in a salad to make it tastier? F. But to be honest, I didn’t want dandelions to grow freely in my garden. G. Let nature’s art and beauty never stop to fill you with joy and amazement. 【答案】16. D 17. A 18. C 19. E 20. G 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章通过邻居除蒲公英与作者对蒲公英的喜爱，展现其艺术、食用价值，呼吁欣赏自然之美。 【16题详解】 由上文“Every year, the spring rains cause weeds to appear everywhere, especially in the lawn.(每年春雨都会导致杂草丛生，尤其是草坪上。)”可知，此处需衔接邻居处理杂草的具体行为。D项He then starts to mix up all his different poisons in his garage.(然后他开始在车库里混合各种不同的除草剂。)中then承接春雨导致杂草生长的前提，“mix up all his different poisons”对应后文“one weed killer...another for...”的分类除草剂，具体描述邻居对杂草的“极端处理”，与“hates to see even one weed”的性格形成呼应。故选D项。 【17题详解】 由上文“Knowing he meant well, I thanked him.(我知道他好意，便谢了他。)”及下文“I happen to like dandelions.(我偏偏喜欢蒲公英。)”可知，此处需转折表达内心真实感受。A项However, deep inside, I felt saddened.(然而，内心深处我感到难过。) 中However表转折，“saddened”与“thanked him”形成表面感谢与内心矛盾的对比，“deep inside”引出后文对蒲公英的喜爱，衔接“外在回应→内在情感”的逻辑。故选A项。 【18题详解】 由下文“They certainly do grow where nothing else does, like along the side of my house. The flowers are a pretty bright yellow. They form their own picture of golden color around my washing line, something like a crazy artwork.(它们确实在其他地方生长，比如我家旁边。这些花是很亮的黄色。他们在我的晾衣绳周围形成了自己的金色图案，就像一件疯狂的艺术品。)”可知，此处需总述蒲公英的特点。C项Dandelions can be used for many different purposes.(蒲公英有许多不同用途。)符合语境。故选C项。 【19题详解】 由上文“The flowers also add fine flavor and color when dropped in ice water.(花朵放入冰水中也能增添风味和色泽。)”及下文“They also add vitamins.(它们还富含维生素。)”可知，此处需具体说明蒲公英在饮食中的应用。E项Do you know that the leaves can be used in a salad to make it tastier?(你知道叶子能用于沙拉使其更美味吗？)中“leaves can be used in a salad”呼应“flowers add flavor”，通过“叶子 — 花朵”的不同部位举例，延续“食用价值”的论述，tastier与flavor形成语义衔接，且设问句式增强互动性。故选E项。 【20题详解】 由上文“So in the dandelion are both art and poetry.(因此蒲公英兼具艺术与诗意。)”可知，此处需升华主题，呼应自然之美。G项Let nature’s art and beauty never stop to fill you with joy and amazement.(让自然的艺术与美丽永远带给你喜悦与惊叹。)中“nature’s art and beauty”指代蒲公英的“art and poetry”，“fill you with joy”呼吁珍视自然之美，与前文“works of art by nature’s hand”形成首尾呼应，将蒲公英的个体特质升华为对自然的欣赏。故选G项。 二、完形填空(共15小题 满分15分) My business card had the title Vice President written just below my name. For many years, my work was successful, and this was a ____21____ that I was valued. Until one day, my spirit and self-esteem was ____22____ with the simple phrase, “Your position is being removed.” I slept around the clock for two weeks, hardly eating. My ___23___ in looking forward deserted me. As the days went by, I began to ____24____, and appreciate life I had never paid attention to before. I had long wanted a flower garden but never seemed to find the ____25____ for it due to my busy work schedule. When I ____26____ my simple dream, my husband began to patiently teach me how to plant the flowers, and water them. Before long, the loving care I gave to the garden ____27____ love and peace — I finally felt at ease. I found myself chatting with my children more often.____28____, they were joyful. “I really like the ____29____ mom because you’re so funny,” my daughter said. Her voice took on strength as she told me to value all the aspects of life. I felt a sense of being _____30_____ again. I thanked them for helping me _____31_____ the role of working wife and mother while I tried to be a respectable human being. Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Cherishing my husband, laughing with my children, enjoying the sunshine and _____32_____ myself are equally important. My life now includes so much more than a _____33_____ on a business card. And, with a grateful heart, I will not _____34_____ myself or my value again. Now I feel more positive about my previous _____35_____ experience and I’m getting on better with my family than I ever have. 21. A. condition B. recognition C. solution D. competition 22. A. destroyed B. uplifted C. recovered D. freed 23. A. doubt B. insight C. memory D. belief 24. A. regret B. reflect C. struggle D. worry 25. A. reason B. hope C. desire D. time 26. A. shared B. realized C. abandoned D. changed 27. A. matched B. killed C. returned D. missed 28. A. Obviously B. Occasionally C. Frankly D. Suddenly 29. A. unskilled B. untrained C. unprepared D. unemployed 30. A. promoted B. valued C. rewarded D. challenged 31. A. understand B. explain C. describe D. assume 32. A. showing off B. relying on C. dealing with D. caring for 33. A. name B. number C. title D. department 34. A. blame B. hide C. lose D. defeat 35. A. travel B. career C. education D. volunteer 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. A 32. D 33. C 34. C 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述作者原本工作成功，名片上印有副总裁头衔，但突然被辞退。经历消沉后，作者开始反思生活，实现种花梦想，与孩子交流增多，重新感受到被重视，意识到生活除了名片上的头衔还有很多美好，对之前的职业经历更乐观，与家人关系也更好。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：多年来，我的工作很成功，这是一种我被认可的体现。A. condition条件；B. recognition认可；C. solution解决办法；D. competition竞争。根据上文“My business card had the title Vice President written just below my name.”可知，工作成功是被认可的体现。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：直到有一天，我的精神和自尊被一句简单的话“你的职位被撤销了”摧毁了。A. destroyed摧毁；B. uplifted振奋；C. recovered恢复；D. freed释放。根据下文“Your position is being removed”可知，职位被撤，精神和自尊应是被摧毁，故选A。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我对未来的信念离我而去。A. doubt怀疑；B. insight洞察力；C. memory记忆；D. belief信念。根据上文“Your position is being removed”可知，职位被撤，此处指对未来的信念没了，故选D。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：随着时间的推移，我开始反思，欣赏我以前从未注意过的生活。A. regret后悔；B. reflect反思；C. struggle挣扎；D. worry担忧。根据下文“appreciate life I had never paid attention to before.”可知,作者是在反思，故选B。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我一直想要一个花园，但由于工作繁忙，似乎一直找不到时间。A. reason原因；B. hope希望；C. desire渴望；D. time时间。根据下文“due to my busy work schedule”可知，作者之前没时间，故选D。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我分享我这个简单的梦想时，我丈夫开始耐心地教我如何种花、浇水。A. shared分享；B. realized意识到；C. abandoned抛弃；D. changed改变。根据下文“my husband began to patiently teach me how to plant the flowers, and water them.”可知，作者与丈夫分享了自己的梦想。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：不久，我对花园的悉心照料换来了爱与平静 —— 我终于感到安心了。A. matched匹配；B. killed杀死；C. returned返回，回报；D. missed错过。根据下文“love and peace — I finally felt at ease.”可知，作者的付出有了回报，换来了爱与平静。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：很明显，他们很高兴。A. Obviously明显地；B. Occasionally偶尔；C. Frankly坦率地；D. Suddenly突然地。根据下文“I really like the ____ mom because you’ re so funny,”可知，从女儿说喜欢现在的妈妈，所以孩子们很明显很高兴。故选A。 29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我真的很喜欢现在不用上班的妈妈，因为你变得好有趣。A. unskilled不熟练的；B. untrained未受过训练的；C. unprepared无准备的；D. unemployed失业的。根据上文“Your position is being removed.”可知，作者被撤职，所以是不用上班的妈妈，故选D。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我又有了被重视的感觉。A. promoted提升；B. valued重视；C. rewarded奖励；D. challenged挑战。结合前文孩子表达对作者的喜欢以及下文“while I tried to be a respectable human being.”可知，作者感觉被重视，故选B。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我感谢他们帮助我理解职业妻子和母亲的角色，同时我努力成为一个值得尊敬的人。A. understand理解；B. explain解释；C. describe描述；D. assume假设。根据下文“Life is full of beauty. Notice it..”可知，孩子们帮助作者理解职业妻子和母亲的角色，故选A。 【32题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：珍惜我的丈夫，和我的孩子们一起欢笑，享受阳光，关爱自己同样重要。A. showing off炫耀；B. relying on依靠；C. dealing with处理；D. caring for关爱。根据上文“Cherishing my husband, laughing with my children, enjoying the sunshine ”可知，此处都是对生活积极的行为，所以是关爱自己。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我现在生活包含的不仅仅是名片上的一个头衔。A. name名字；B. number数字；C. title头衔；D. department部门。根据上文“My business card had the title Vice President written just below my name”可知，名片上是头衔。故选C。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：怀着一颗感恩的心，我不会再迷失自我或我的价值。A. blame责备；B. hide隐藏；C. lose迷失；D. defeat打败。根据“with a grateful heart”以及前文对生活有新感悟，所以作者不会再迷失自我，故选C。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：现在我对我以前的职业经历感觉更积极，我和家人的关系比以往任何时候都好。A. travel旅行；B. career职业；C. education教育；D. volunteer志愿者。根据上文“For many years, my work”以及“Your position is being removed”可知，作者工作职位变动，所以作者对自己的职业经历更积极，故选B。 三、语法填空(共10小题 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。 Mahjong, a traditional Chinese tile-based game, has evolved from ancient card games over centuries. With its complex rules and ____36____ (strategy) depth, it has become not only a form of ____37____ (entertain) but also a cultural symbol that combines mathematics, memory, and social interaction. The game is played with 144 tiles (牌)____38____ (carve) with Chinese characters, bamboo patterns, or dots. Players must build valid hands by combining tiles into sets—either identical triplets (pung) or sequential runs (chow). The challenge lies ____39____ predicting opponents’ moves while managing one’s own collection of tiles, requiring both luck and foresight. ____40____ (interest), mahjong has distinct regional variations. In Shanghai, for example, players often emphasize speed and quick calculations, while Cantonese mahjong ____41____ (feature) riskier betting systems. These differences reflect the diversity of Chinese culture, where even a game adapts to local preferences. In recent decades, mahjong has gained global popularity. It has appeared in international competitions and digital platforms, ___42___ gives rise to debates about its classification—as a sport, a game of chance, ____43____ an art form. Some argue that mastering mahjong demands skills comparable to chess, while others highlight its role as a social glue, ____44____ (bring) generations together. As mahjong continues to spread, its cultural significance deepens. It serves as _____45_____ reminder that games, like languages, carry historical values that transcend time and borders. 【答案】36. strategic 37. entertainment 38 carved 39. in 40. Interestingly 41. features 42. which 43. or 44. bringing 45. a 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了麻将这一中国传统牌类游戏，包括其起源、规则、地区差异、全球流行情况以及文化意义。 【36题详解】 考查形容词。句意：凭借其复杂的规则和深厚的策略性，麻将不仅成为了一种娱乐形式，更成为了一种融合了数学、记忆和社交互动的文化象征。空处为修饰名词用形容词形式，strategic意为“策略性的”。故填strategic。 【37题详解】 考查名词。句意：凭借其复杂的规则和深厚的策略性，麻将不仅成为了一种娱乐形式，更成为了一种融合了数学、记忆和社交互动的文化象征。空处为名词形式担当介词后的宾语，意为“娱乐”。故填entertainment。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：麻将使用144张刻有汉字、竹纹或圆点的牌进行游戏。空处为非谓语动词形式担当后置定语；被修饰词“144 tiles”和动词“carve”之间为被动关系，用过去分词形式。故填carved。 【39题详解】 考查固定短语。句意：挑战在于，玩家在管理自己手中的牌的同时，还要预测对手的出牌，这既需要运气，也需要远见卓识。空处为固定短语：lie in，意为“在于……”，符合句意。故填in。 【40题详解】 考查副词。句意：有趣的是，麻将还具有明显的地域差异。空处为担当句子的状语，用副词形式，意为“有趣的是”；出现在句首，首字母大写。故填Interestingly。 【41题详解】 考查谓语动词。句意：例如，在上海，玩家往往强调速度和快速计算，而广东麻将则具有更冒险的赌注系统。空处为从句谓语动词；根据主句时态可知，从句时态为一般现在时；主语为“Cantonese mahjong”，单数，和动词“feature”之间为主动关系。故填features。 【42题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：它出现在国际比赛和数字平台上，引发了关于其分类的争论——是运动、赌博游戏，还是一种艺术形式。空处为定语从句的关系词；代指主句一句话，在非限制性定语从句中担当主语，用关系代词“which”引导。故填which。 【43题详解】 考查连词。句意：它出现在国际比赛和数字平台上，引发了关于其分类的争论——是运动、赌博游戏，还是一种艺术形式。空处为连词；空前“a sport, a game of chance”和空后为选择关系，用连词“or”连接。故填or。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：有人认为，精通麻将所需的技巧可与围棋相媲美，而另一些人则强调其作为社交粘合剂的作用，将不同代际的人聚集在一起。空处为非谓语动词担当状语；“a social glue”和动词“bring”之间为主动关系，用现在分词形式。故填bringing。 【45题详解】 考查冠词。句意：它提醒我们，游戏就像语言一样，承载着超越时间和国界的历史价值。reminder为可数名词单数形式，此处表示泛指，用不定冠词形式，且reminder的发音以辅音音素开头。故填a。 四、写作表达(共2节 满分40分) 第一节 (共15分) 46. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Tom对刚刚过去的中国传统节日——端午节所举行的各种庆祝活动非常感兴趣。请你就此写一封电子邮件。内容包括： 1.节日介绍； 2.节日活动； 3.你的感想。 注意：1.词数80左右。2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 Dear Tom, I’m glad to hear that you’re interested in Chinese Dragon Boat Festival. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Tom, I’m glad to hear that you’re interested in Chinese Dragon Boat Festival. It’s a significant traditional festival, commemorating the patriotic poet Qu Yuan. It’s held on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. During the festival, people hold dragon boat races, which are exciting and full of energy. They also eat zongzi, a kind of rice dumpling wrapped in bamboo leaves. I feel that this festival not only shows our respect for history but also strengthens our cultural identity. I hope you can join us next time. Best wishes, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求以李华的身份向英国笔友 Tom 介绍端午节的相关情况，需包含节日介绍、庆祝活动及个人感想 【详解】1.词汇积累 重要的：significant→ important 举办，举行：hold→ host 令人激动的：exciting→ thrilling 展示：show→ demonstrate 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：They also eat zongzi, a kind of rice dumpling wrapped in bamboo leaves. 拓展句：They also eat zongzi, a kind of rice dumpling which is wrapped in bamboo leaves. 【点睛】【高分句型1】During the festival, people hold dragon boat races, which are exciting and full of energy.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】I feel that this festival not only shows our respect for history but also strengthens our cultural identity.（运用了“not only…but also…”连接两个并列结构） 第二节 (共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。 I was raised in a music-centered home. I did well in classical music and saved my competitive nature for the stage, not in the athletic field. Everyone knew “Emily doesn’t do sports”. I chose the safety of the cheering roles, far removed from balls. Staying on the sidelines meant I was in control and would never injure myself to look like a fool. That changed when our family moved to the capital of Turkey, Ankara. The activity of choice in my new community was tennis. If I wanted a social life, I would have to play the sport I had never tried before. I cheered myself on, telling myself that I enjoyed trying new things, and tennis skirts were pretty. However, it was not just a concept (概念) but also learning to move my body in new and completely foreign ways. With arms, legs, hands and feet all speeding up in different directions, I would celebrate at the end of the each lesson when I hadn’t thrown out my back. My movements were awkward and childish, like a baby just learning to walk, struggling to put one foot in front of the other. In the following weeks, I spent hours on the court, hitting ball after ball against the practice wall. Though I practiced hard, I didn’t make great progress. I still couldn’t control my body’s movements better. Being blamed for the wrong movement was my daily routine. Without expectation, what waited for me was the moments of frustration because the ball would go wildly off-course. One day, an elderly man named Mr. Thompson, noticed my struggles. He approached me and offered some gentle advice. “It’s not just about the strength but the rhythm (节奏) and your confidence,” he said with a kind smile. His words were like a guiding light. Under his guidance, I started to focus on the paces of my movements. Gradually, I began to see improvements. The ball started to land where I intended it to more often. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 My improvement also led me to take part in a local tennis team. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Off the tennis court, my new hobby had an effect on my life. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 My improvement also led me to take part in a local tennis team. Stepping onto the competitive court for the first time was horrible. Other players looked so confident and skilled, which made me doubt my ability. But the gentle advice appeared in my mind suddenly and my unhealthy feelings disappeared. I focused on the game, every shot and every movement. I gave it my all and won the match in the end. I felt a sense of achievement wash over me, proving that I could face challenges head-on and achieve success. Off the tennis court, my new hobby had an effect on my life. I became more outgoing and sociable and started to take part in tennis-related social events. I made friends from all walks of life and we bonded over our shared love for the sport. These new friendships broadened my way of seeing things and made me feel more connected to the community. Tennis has become more than just a sport for me. It’s a teacher, always reminding me of the importance of confidence, not giving up, and the joy of learning. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者从一个抗拒运动、在音乐领域中成长的人，因家庭搬迁到土耳其后被迫接触网球，从最初的笨拙挣扎到在他人指导下逐渐进步，最终不仅在赛场上取得成功，还通过网球改变了自己的性格、拓展了社交圈的故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我的进步促使我加入了当地的网球队。”以及第二段首句内容“网球场外，这个新爱好也影响了我的生活。”可知，第一段可描写作者加入球队后的变化，从最初的自我怀疑慢慢变得自信开朗。 ②由第二段首句内容“网球场外，这个新爱好也影响了我的生活。”可知，第二段可描写作者开始参加各种社交活动，结交了很多朋友。 2. 续写线索：加入了当地的网球队——第一次比赛时怀疑自己的能力——作者甩开了负面情绪，专注于比赛——作者赢得了比赛——开始有了成就感——开始变得更外向，参加各种社交活动——结交了很多朋友——明白了自信和不放弃的重要性 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①专注于：focus on/concentrate on ②获得：achieve/gain ③参加：take part in/participate in 情绪类 ①成就感：a sense of achievement/a sense of accomplishment ②开心：joy/delight 【点睛】【高分句型1】Other players looked so confident and skilled, which made me doubt my ability. (运用了which引导的定语从句) 【高分句型2】I felt a sense of achievement wash over me, proving that I could face challenges head-on and achieve success. (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 $ 2024-2025学年度第二学期期末高一调研 英语试题 2025.06 注意事项 1.本试卷共8页，满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟。考试结束后,请将答题卡交回。 2.答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、考试号等用0.5毫米黑色墨水的签字笔填写在答题卡的规定位置。 3.作答选择题，必须用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应选项的方框涂满、涂黑;如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。作答非选择题，必须用0.5毫米黑色墨水的签字笔在答题卡上的指定位置作答，在其他位置作答一律无效。 一、阅读理解(共2节 满分50分) 第一节 (共15小题 满分37.5分) A Four Best Beach Spots in South Carolina Morris Island What was once a war fort (堡垒) is now an island without residents in the Charleston Harbor marked by the state’s tallest lighthouse. Today, this island is only accessible by boat. While boat rentals are available, it is highly recommended that visitors book one of the tours that will take you to the island with a local expert who can tell you all about the area’s history and marine life. Huntington Beach State Park Located between Myrtle Beach and Georgetown, Huntington Beach State Park offers historic sites, fishing, hiking, guided walks, and, of course, a three-mile beach. There are over 300 species of birds here, making the park a wonderland for birders. Visitors can also spot deer, sea turtles, and more. Plus, camping is available at the park for those who want to spend more time enjoying its natural beauty. Surfside Beach Also known as “The Family Beach”, Surfside Beach’s focus on families goes beyond its nickname—it identified itself as the first autism-friendly (自闭症友好) travel destination in the world in January 2016. Visitors can approach the sandy beach from 36 different entry points, some of which provide wheel chair access. There are also mini-golf courses and plenty of restaurants to choose from. Fripp Island Head for this small region for kayaking, golfing, and breathtaking natural views. Watch some of the 175 species of birds that live along the ocean and salt marsh(沼泽), or other local animals such as alligators, dolphins, and loggerhead turtles. Book a place with a marsh view at Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort to enjoy pools, on-site dining, and the busy activity center. 1. What is special about Morris Island? A. It has a few people living there. B. It has the only lighthouse in the region. C. It provides single transportation means. D. It hosts cultural and voluntary activities. 2. Which place best suits visitors who need additional care? A. Fripp Island. B. Surfside Beach. C. Morris Island. D. Huntington Beach State Park. 3. What do Huntington Beach State Park and Fripp Island have in common? A. Both have free camping sites. B. Both offer training in water sports. C. Both are perfect for wildlife viewing. D. Both provide hotels with wetland views. B When Gary Leung completely lost his eyesight nearly 15 years ago, it almost destroyed him. The Hong Kong native fell into hopelessness. Just at that time, he found long-distance running. Now in his 50s, Leung has since completed the 100-kilometer Antarctic Ice Marathon, becoming the first blind person to do so. He even attempted the 400 km “Ultra Gobi”, thought to be one of the most challenging foot-races in the world. Recently, he is fresh off a 2,300 km charity run in Japan. The Japanese “Dark Run 2023” was divided into 40 days, meaning Leung and his guide runners—connected by a string attachment—ran an average of more than 50 km per day. The run was aimed at raising money for young people with serious illnesses and showing them that all people have obstacles (障碍), but we must face them head-on and with bravery. Though Leung can’t physically see things in front of him, he says that doesn’t make him fearful of running long distances now. He thinks there’s no need to be scared for those who are lacking in something. The universe will equip them with other talents. And they are never alone, just like he wasn’t alone on this run. His guide runners gave up their own holidays and put their own money in to fly over and support him. “I want to pass down the spirit. I’m not young anymore and won’t be able to run these distances much longer,” he says, smiling. “I want to help my younger friends with similar experiences to learn to love exercise. Doing physical activities is not as easy for them as it is for able-bodied people, so I want to set up a stage where we can continue to bring things to them—and for them to do the same for more.” 4. What does long-distance running mean for Leung? A. A cure for his eyes. B. A tool for making a living. C. A way out of life’s worst. D. A form of physical exercise. 5. How does Leung finish all his long-distance running? A. He was guided while running. B. He managed it by himself. C. He sought help from the organizers. D. He took advantage of public transport. 6. What can be inferred from Leung’s words in the last paragraph? A. He is ready to challenge longer running. B. He is too tired to go on with charity work. C. He wants young people to follow his example. D. He thinks running is easy for the blind to take up. 7. Which words can best describe Leung? A Humorous and honest. B. Strong-willed and inspiring. C. Responsible and outgoing. D. Independent and warm-hearted. C Wild fig trees may provide an inexpensive, effective way to monitor mercury (汞) pollution near small-scale gold mining sites throughout the Global South, a recent study suggests. Published in Frontiers in Environmental Science, the analysis looked at whether fig trees can be used as a biomonitoring tool near small-scale gold mines. The mines, located largely in South America, Southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, use liquid mercury to separate ore (矿石) and gold, unleashing high levels of mercury pollution. The polluted air generated by burning mercury-gold amalgams (合金) to get gold can endanger health in humans and animals. But the industry — largely unregulated — lacks reliable monitoring data, the researchers write. The researchers introduced a fast-growing fig tree that thrives throughout the tropics. The trees grow annual rings, which is uncommon among tropical trees. The researchers analyzed tree cores from five study sites in Peru’s Madre de Dios region to determine whether fig trees could serve as natural indicators of mercury pollution levels in the area. Three of the sites were near small mines, and two were located far away. Mercury levels in the trees’ rings were “strongly correlated” with atmospheric mercury levels, the researchers found, and trees nearest the mines had higher concentrations (浓度) of mercury in their rings. Passive air sampling confirmed the mercury measurements. The study examined tree rings from 1941 to 1999 and 2000 to 2019. At two sites near modern mining towns where mercury-gold amalgams were burned, the team found lower mercury concentrations in tree rings during the earlier period, when mining in the area wasn’t well established, and higher levels after gold mining expanded. Trees provide “a much more widely spread and cheaper network of biomonitoring” over decades than typical monitoring of small-scale mines, which focuses on short periods, the researchers write. “This really offers a method that can be employed throughout the Global South to understand changes in mercury over time, as well as space indicators of mercury.” Jacqueline Gerson, a study author and assistant professor of biological and environmental engineering in Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, said in a news announcement. 8. What does the underlined word “unleashing” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Releasing. B. Detecting. C. Absorbing. D. Reducing. 9. Why are fig trees from different sites analyzed? A. To figure out the effect of mercury pollution. B. To test if they can monitor mercury pollution. C. To study the exact cause of mercury pollution. D. To see how they help reduce mercury pollution. 10. What can we learn from the passage? A Tree rings show lower mercury levels after mining expanded. B. Typical mine monitoring covers broader areas than tree rings. C. Mercury-gold amalgams were burned only from 2000 to 2019. D. Tree rings offer a long-term and cheap way to monitor mercury. 11. What is Jacqueline Gerson’s attitude towards using fig trees to monitor mercury pollution? A. Concerned. B. Approving. C. Objective. D. Uninterested. D Over breakfast this morning, after I enjoyed a short chat with Mia, my new Spanish study buddy (伙伴), I felt that I had mastered more than what I gained from textbook exercises. Mia, however, is an AI that I created to take advantage of a phenomenon called the “protege effect.” According to several studies, we learn more effectively when we teach someone else about the topic we’ve just explored — even if that person doesn’t really exist. Learning through teaching was relatively slow to gain popularity until a group of scientists in the United States began to test its effectiveness. In one of the first experiments, Catherine Chase and colleagues tested on 62 eighth-graders who were tasked with using a computer program to study the biological (生物学的) changes that occur when we get a fever. Over two lessons, they had to read a text and then create a mind-map explaining the different processes and the relationships between them. For half the teens, the mind-map presented the result of self-study. The others were told that their mind-map would help to teach a virtual character. It was not a big difference, but the students in the role of teacher scored significantly better. This increased participation had a big influence: both the amount they got and the depth of their understanding. At the end of the two classes, participants who had played the role of teacher had kept much more of the material, with much stronger performance on test questions. Chase’s team named this the “protege effect” and it has since been studied many times. These later studies suggest that learning by teaching is more powerful than other mnemonic (助记符号) techniques like self-testing. If we know that others are going to learn from us, we feel a sense of responsibility to provide the right information, so we make a greater effort to fill in the gaps in our understanding and correct any mistaken thoughts. Sharing our knowledge then helps to strengthen what we have learned. Why not try to apply the protege effect into practice? 12. Why does the author mention Mia in paragraph 1? A. To stress the importance of AI. B. To share a story of a study buddy. C. To introduce a phenomenon about study. D. To show how to finish textbook exercises. 13. What was different about the two groups in the experiment? A. They differ in learning time. B. They differ in learning tools. C. They differ in learning materials. D. They differ in learning strategies. 14. Why does the “protege effect” help learning? A. Because AI teachers explain things clearly. B. Because mind-maps make memorizing easier. C. Because teaching inspires deeper understanding. D. Because testing yourself is the best way to learn. 15. What can be a suitable title for the passage? A. Learning by Teaching Helps B. Textbook Exercises Benefit More C. Mind-mapping Improves Memory D. AI Promotes Language Learning 第二节 (共5小题 满12.5分) My neighbor has a beautiful lawn. He hates to see even one weed in it. I understand his feelings but I accept a little more of a natural look. Every year, the spring rains cause weeds to appear everywhere, especially in the lawn. ____16____ There is one weed killer for killing weeds in paths, another for killing weeds in flower beds, another for killing grass in flower beds and yet another for killing weeds in grass. One day when I got home from work, he was killing the dandelions (蒲公英) growing at the side of my house. “I’m sure that you will be happy with me killing these weeds for you,” he said. Knowing he meant well, I thanked him. ____17____ I happen to like dandelions. For me, even in something as simple as a dandelion, there is art. In fact, there is even poetry in a dandelion! ____18____ They certainly do grow where nothing else does, like along the side of my house. The flowers are a pretty bright yellow. They form their own picture of golden color around my washing line, something like a crazy artwork. The flowers also add fine flavor and color when dropped in ice water. ____19____ They also add vitamins. I’ve been told that the leaves and roots contain vitamins A, B and C as well as minerals such as iron and calcium. It does not taste that great, but it certainly is good for you. Actually, dandelions are common and delicate, so we label them weeds and kill them. But I say that they are works of art, carefully made by nature’s magical hand. As the season progresses, the flower turns into puffy seeds that can float in the wind. If you blow the round head of seeds gently but firmly, the seeds fly away, forming a kind of art on the move. So in the dandelion are both art and poetry. ____20____ A. However, deep inside, I felt saddened. B. They can make food not only tasty but nutritious. C. Dandelions can be used for many different purposes. D He then starts to mix up all his different poisons in his garage. E. Do you know that the leaves can be used in a salad to make it tastier? F. But to be honest, I didn’t want dandelions to grow freely in my garden. G. Let nature’s art and beauty never stop to fill you with joy and amazement. 二、完形填空(共15小题 满分15分) My business card had the title Vice President written just below my name. For many years, my work was successful, and this was a ____21____ that I was valued. Until one day, my spirit and self-esteem was ____22____ with the simple phrase, “Your position is being removed.” I slept around the clock for two weeks, hardly eating. My ___23___ in looking forward deserted me. As the days went by, I began to ____24____, and appreciate life I had never paid attention to before. I had long wanted a flower garden but never seemed to find the ____25____ for it due to my busy work schedule. When I ____26____ my simple dream, my husband began to patiently teach me how to plant the flowers, and water them. Before long, the loving care I gave to the garden ____27____ love and peace — I finally felt at ease. I found myself chatting with my children more often.____28____, they were joyful. “I really like the ____29____ mom because you’re so funny,” my daughter said. Her voice took on strength as she told me to value all the aspects of life. I felt a sense of being _____30_____ again. I thanked them for helping me _____31_____ the role of working wife and mother while I tried to be a respectable human being. Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Cherishing my husband, laughing with my children, enjoying the sunshine and _____32_____ myself are equally important. My life now includes so much more than a _____33_____ on a business card. And, with a grateful heart, I will not _____34_____ myself or my value again. Now I feel more positive about my previous _____35_____ experience and I’m getting on better with my family than I ever have. 21. A. condition B. recognition C. solution D. competition 22. A. destroyed B. uplifted C. recovered D. freed 23. A. doubt B. insight C. memory D. belief 24. A. regret B. reflect C. struggle D. worry 25. A. reason B. hope C. desire D. time 26. A. shared B. realized C. abandoned D. changed 27. A. matched B. killed C. returned D. missed 28. A. Obviously B. Occasionally C. Frankly D. Suddenly 29. A. unskilled B. untrained C. unprepared D. unemployed 30. A. promoted B. valued C. rewarded D. challenged 31. A. understand B. explain C. describe D. assume 32. A. showing off B. relying on C. dealing with D. caring for 33. A. name B. number C. title D. department 34. A. blame B. hide C. lose D. defeat 35. A. travel B. career C. education D. volunteer 三、语法填空(共10小题 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。 Mahjong, a traditional Chinese tile-based game, has evolved from ancient card games over centuries. With its complex rules and ____36____ (strategy) depth, it has become not only a form of ____37____ (entertain) but also a cultural symbol that combines mathematics, memory, and social interaction. The game is played with 144 tiles (牌)____38____ (carve) with Chinese characters, bamboo patterns, or dots. Players must build valid hands by combining tiles into sets—either identical triplets (pung) or sequential runs (chow). The challenge lies ____39____ predicting opponents’ moves while managing one’s own collection of tiles, requiring both luck and foresight. ____40____ (interest), mahjong has distinct regional variations. In Shanghai, for example, players often emphasize speed and quick calculations, while Cantonese mahjong ____41____ (feature) riskier betting systems. These differences reflect the diversity of Chinese culture, where even a game adapts to local preferences. In recent decades, mahjong has gained global popularity. It has appeared in international competitions and digital platforms, ___42___ gives rise to debates about its classification—as a sport, a game of chance, ____43____ an art form. Some argue that mastering mahjong demands skills comparable to chess, while others highlight its role as a social glue, ____44____ (bring) generations together. As mahjong continues to spread, its cultural significance deepens. It serves as _____45_____ reminder that games, like languages, carry historical values that transcend time and borders. 四、写作表达(共2节 满分40分) 第一节 (共15分) 46. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Tom对刚刚过去的中国传统节日——端午节所举行的各种庆祝活动非常感兴趣。请你就此写一封电子邮件。内容包括： 1.节日介绍； 2.节日活动； 3.你感想。 注意：1.词数80左右。2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 Dear Tom, I’m glad to hear that you’re interested in Chinese Dragon Boat Festival. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes, Li Hua 第二节 (共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。 I was raised in a music-centered home. I did well in classical music and saved my competitive nature for the stage, not in the athletic field. Everyone knew “Emily doesn’t do sports”. I chose the safety of the cheering roles, far removed from balls. Staying on the sidelines meant I was in control and would never injure myself to look like a fool. That changed when our family moved to the capital of Turkey, Ankara. The activity of choice in my new community was tennis. If I wanted a social life, I would have to play the sport I had never tried before. I cheered myself on, telling myself that I enjoyed trying new things, and tennis skirts were pretty. However, it was not just a concept (概念) but also learning to move my body in new and completely foreign ways. With arms, legs, hands and feet all speeding up in different directions, I would celebrate at the end of the each lesson when I hadn’t thrown out my back. My movements were awkward and childish, like a baby just learning to walk, struggling to put one foot in front of the other. In the following weeks, I spent hours on the court, hitting ball after ball against the practice wall. Though I practiced hard, I didn’t make great progress. I still couldn’t control my body’s movements better. Being blamed for the wrong movement was my daily routine. Without expectation, what waited for me was the moments of frustration because the ball would go wildly off-course. One day an elderly man named Mr. Thompson, noticed my struggles. He approached me and offered some gentle advice. “It’s not just about the strength but the rhythm (节奏) and your confidence,” he said with a kind smile. His words were like a guiding light. Under his guidance, I started to focus on the paces of my movements. Gradually, I began to see improvements. The ball started to land where I intended it to more often. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 My improvement also led me to take part in a local tennis team. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Off the tennis court, my new hobby had an effect on my life. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $