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高二期末教学质量检测 英语 注意事项： 1．答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1．What did the man do yesterday? A．He attended a concert. B．He studied at home. C．He took an exam. 2．Where does the conversation probably take place? A．In a grocery store. B．In a restaurant. C．In a clothing shop. 3．What will Jane do on Friday evening? A．Watch a film. B．Visit her grandma. C．Go camping. 4．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．A writer. B．A novel. C．A stamp. 5．What does the man suggest the woman do? A．See a doctor. B．Get a good rest. C．Do physical exercise. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6．What is the weather like today? A．Windy. B．Cloudy. C．Sunny. 7．What are the speakers going to do this afternoon? A．Head to the park. B．Read in the library. C．Have an English class. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8．How often does the drama club meet? A．Once a week. B．Twice a week. C．Three times a week. 9．Which club does the man want to join? A．The photography club. B．The environmental club. C．The drama club. 10．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Teammates. B．Classmates. C．Teacher and student. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11．What is the man doing? A．Booking a hotel. B．Buying air tickets. C．Boarding a flight. 12．Where does the man go? A．Riga. B．Paris. C．New York. 13．When will the man return? A．On June 28th. B．On June 29th. C．On June 30th. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14．What does the woman offer to do for the man? A．Book a flight. B．Order a taxi. C．Take him to the airport. 15．Why does the man want to go to the Art Institute of Chicago? A．To visit his favorite museum. B．To appreciate Monet’s works. C．To enjoy the Crown Fountain. 16．What does the man go to Chicago for? A．Going sightseeing. B．Visiting his relative. C．Attending a wedding ceremony. 17．How long will the man stay in Michigan City? A．Seven days. B．Four days. C．Three days. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18．What does the speaker probably do? A．A lecturer. B．A TV host. C．An activity organizer. 19．What can we learn about Charlotte Brontë? A．Jane Eyre is her first work. B．She was the second oldest in the family. C．Her sisters were famous English novelists. 20．What is the speaker going to talk about next? A．The personality analysis of Jane. B．The exciting plots of Jane Eyre. C．The life story of Charlotte Brontë. 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 World Heritage Sites in Ancient Capital Beijing As a global city famous for its rich history and culture, Beijing has many UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Great Wall In 1987, the Great Wall was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Great Wall was continuously built from the 3rd century BC to the 17th century AD on the northern borders as a great military defence project of Chinese dynasties. It begins in the east at Shanhaiguan in Hebei Province and ends at Jiayuguan in Gansu Province to the west, with a total length of more than 20,000 kilometers. The Palace Museum In 1987, the Palace Museum was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Carrying 5,000 years of Chinese history and culture, the wonderful architectural complex is thus recognized as one of the most famous cultural heritages in China and the world. Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. With a large number of relics, it is one of the most comprehensive, systematic and valuable early Paleolithic human sites in the world. The museum offers rich and detailed exhibitions. The Summer Palace In 1998 UNESCO included the Summer Palace on its World Heritage List, The history of the Summer Palace can date back to 1750 during the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty. It is a masterpiece of Chinese garden art, combining natural landscapes with manmade structures. Its beautiful scenery and unique design make it a popular destination for tourists and a source of inspiration for artists and architects. 1. What is special about the Great Wall? A. It’s the most visited tourist attraction. B. It has the longest period of construction. C. It’s famous for its architectural complex. D. It carries 5,000 years of history and culture. 2. What do the Palace Museum and Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian have in common? A. They were built during the Qing Dynasty. B. UNESCO included them the same year. C. They are particularly favored by architects. D. They show the life of early Paleolithic human. 3. Which site will attract a college student majoring in landscape architecture? A. The Great Wall. B. The Palace Museum. C. Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian. D. The Summer Palace. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍北京作为古都的几处联合国教科文组织世界遗产。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据The Great Wall部分中的“The Great Wall was continuously built from the 3rd century BC to the 17th century AD on the northern borders as a great military defence project of Chinese dynasties.(长城作为中国朝代的一项伟大军事防御工程，从公元前3世纪到公元17世纪在北方边境持续修建。)”可知，长城的特别之处在于其建造时间最长。故选B项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据The Palace Museum部分中的“In 1987, the Palace Museum was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.(1987年，故宫博物院被列为联合国教科文组织世界遗产。)”以及Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian部分中的“Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.(周口店北京人遗址于1987年被列为联合国教科文组织世界遗产。)”可知，故宫博物院和周口店北京人遗址的共同之处是它们在同一年被联合国教科文组织列入世界遗产名录。故选B项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据The Summer Palace部分中的“It is a masterpiece of Chinese garden art, combining natural landscapes with manmade structures. Its beautiful scenery and unique design make it a popular destination for tourists and a source of inspiration for artists and architects.(它是中国园林艺术的杰作，将自然景观与人工建筑相结合。其美丽的风景和独特的设计使它成为游客的热门目的地，也是艺术家和建筑师的灵感来源。)”可知，颐和园会吸引景观建筑专业的大学生。故选D项。 B In a generation dominated by digital screens and fast-paced content, the simple act of picking up a book is losing its essence. Fortunately, two Indian college students, Heet Doshi,20, and Om Thakkar, 19, both book enthusiasts who found themselves struggling to find like-minded people, decided to create a space where people could connect, share ideas, and form bonds over their love for books. Thus, “Your Reading Circle” was born in September 2023, a space for passionate readers to gather and share books and stories. Then in early 2024, the co-founders came across the concept of mini-libraries in Perumkulam, a village in Kerala, where three public libraries were set up every few hundred metres to make reading accessible. Inspired by this, they thought of replicating the mode in Ahmedabad to encourage the city’s reading culture further. However, the journey was not smooth. Initially, they had no idea how to get permission to set up libraries in public parks or where to gather books and find funds. But they were determined to bring the idea to life. Eventually, after dedicating a lot of time and efforts, they installed the first library at Parimal Garden. It was centrally located near colleges, drawing people from all age groups. The success of the first library motivated the two, and soon, more parks across Ahmedabad witnessed the arrival of mini-libraries. These libraries are free and accessible to all, more than just places to borrow books. They have turned into centers for conversation, learning, and community-building. The co-founders have noticed that the libraries are playing an important role in promoting the reading culture in parks and gardens. “People who previously spent their time glued to their phones are now picking up books and reading in the parks. I see at least 20 people near the libraries, browsing the books and engaging in discussions,” Heet observes. The libraries have even caught the attention of people outside Ahmedabad. “Individuals from across India, as well as from places like Australia, Canada, and the US, have reached out to express their appreciation for the initiative,” he adds. 4. What does the underlined word “replicating” mean in paragraph 2? A. Modelling on. B. Depending upon. C. Researching into. D. Adjusting to. 5. What was a problem facing the co-founders at the start of the mini-libraries? A. They lacked funding for their project. B. They failed to attract like-minded people. C. They couldn’t afford a space to store books. D. They had no experience in organizing events. 6. How have the mini-libraries contributed to the community? A. They have increased the park attendances. B. They have taken the place of traditional schools. C. They have transformed phone addicts into book lovers. D. They have promoted the interaction and bonding among people. 7. Which of the following best describes the impact of the mini-libraries? A. Short-lived. B. Predictable. C. Far-reaching. D. Unidentifiable. 【答案】4. A 5. A 6. D 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了两位印度大学生Heet Doshi和Om Thakkar创建“Your Reading Circle”并设立迷你图书馆，以促进阅读文化的故事。 【4题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段中“Then in early 2024, the co-founders came across the concept of mini-libraries in Perumkulam, a village in Kerala, where three public libraries were set up every few hundred metres to make reading accessible. Inspired by this, they thought of replicating the mode in Ahmedabad to encourage the city’s reading culture further. (2024年初，两位联合创始人偶然了解到喀拉拉邦一个名为Perumkulam的村庄的迷你图书馆概念，那里每隔几百米就设立了三个公共图书馆，以便人们阅读。受此启发，他们考虑在艾哈迈达巴德replicating这种模式，以进一步鼓励该市的阅读文化)”可知，他们受到喀拉拉邦迷你图书馆的启发，打算在艾哈迈达巴德也采用这种模式，由此可知，replicating在此处意为“模仿，仿效”。故选A。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“However, the journey was not smooth. Initially, they had no idea how to get permission to set up libraries in public parks or where to gather books and find funds. (然而，这一过程并不顺利。起初，他们不知道如何在公共公园获得设立图书馆的许可，也不知道从哪里收集书籍和寻找资金)”可知，在创立迷你图书馆之初，他们面临的问题是缺乏资金。故选A。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“These libraries are free and accessible to all, more than just places to borrow books. They have turned into centers for conversation, learning, and community-building. (这些图书馆免费向所有人开放，不仅仅是借书的地方。它们已经变成了对话、学习和社区建设的中心)”以及第五段中“The co-founders have noticed that the libraries are playing an important role in promoting the reading culture in parks and gardens. (联合创始人注意到，这些图书馆在促进公园和花园的阅读文化方面发挥着重要作用)”可知，迷你图书馆不仅促进了阅读文化的传播，还成为了人们交流、学习和社区建设的中心，促进了人们之间的互动和联系。故选D。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“The co-founders have noticed that the libraries are playing an important role in promoting the reading culture in parks and gardens. (联合创始人注意到，这些图书馆在促进公园和花园的阅读文化方面发挥着重要作用)”以及最后一段“The libraries have even caught the attention of people outside Ahmedabad. “Individuals from across India, as well as from places like Australia, Canada, and the US, have reached out to express their appreciation for the initiative,” he adds. (这些图书馆甚至引起了艾哈迈达巴德以外人们的注意。“来自印度各地以及澳大利亚、加拿大和美国等地的人都联系我们，表达他们对这一倡议的赞赏，”他补充道)”可知，迷你图书馆不仅在艾哈迈达巴德产生了影响，还吸引了来自印度各地乃至世界其他地方的人们的关注和赞赏，由此可知，迷你图书馆的影响是深远的。故选C。 C Mention the 1970s and most people will have an opinion. It will be mixed up with memories of strikes and power cuts in London. Go deeper and there were plenty of pubs and in a world where television was limited to three channels, and cinema chains that often changed their programs twice weekly. Best of all, though, was live music. Every town had its established venue for touring bands but London enjoyed a number of smaller locations that hosted rock, folk or jazz acts several nights a week. Many of these were Irish owned or managed, and part of a tradition where providing live music was part and parcel of running a pub. In fact, there were an awful lot of bands and singers you could see on a regular basis within 25 miles of London. Even better, admission was free in many of the smaller venues. The concentration of so much of this in such a small geographical area was a comparatively recent development, and can be traced to the impact the 1973 oil price rise had on the record industry. Against the background of the strikes and power cuts that everyone experienced, would-be rock stars found that touring up and down the UK in a van and staying overnight in hotels suddenly became extremely expensive. It was hardly surprising that bands concentrated on venues closer to home to lower traveling and accommodation costs. There were other factors at work too. It’s worth remembering that the London of the 1970s was a city with a constantly declining population. There were many empty houses as well as local authority flats that were “hard to let”. And commercial space too, which meant plenty of recording and rehearsing(排练) studios. Forget the negative comments of the 1970s, the strikes and power cuts. We should celebrate the sounds that came out of the pubs half a century ago as part of our rich musical heritage. 8. What is the purpose of paragraph 1? A. To recall the memories of London. B. To show the unstable life in London. C. To introduce the emergence of live music. D. To reveal the severe situation of people’s life. 9. Why did many bands perform in venues closer to their homes? A. To reach a larger audience. B. To avoid strikes and power cuts. C. To take advantage of free admission. D. To reduce travel and accommodation costs. 10. What contributed to the concentration of live music venues in London? A. The decline in commercial space. B. The abundance of empty houses. C. The popularity of television channels. D. The lack of cheap accommodation. 11. What is the text mainly about? A. The rise of London’s live music in the 1970s. B. The history of the development of London. C. The contributions London made to music. D. The views of London in the 1970s. 【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了20世纪70年代伦敦现场音乐的兴起及其背后的原因。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Mention the 1970s and most people will have an opinion. It will be mixed up with memories of strikes and power cuts in London. Go deeper and there were plenty of pubs and in a world where television was limited to three channels, and cinema chains that often changed their programs twice weekly. (提到20世纪70年代，大多数人都会有自己的看法。这将会与伦敦的罢工和停电的记忆交织在一起。再深入一点，你会发现有很多酒吧，在那个电视只有三个频道，电影院经常每周换两次节目的世界里)”可知，通过提及20世纪70年代的伦敦，包括罢工、停电、酒吧和有限的电视节目等，为后文引出该时期现场音乐的兴起做了铺垫。由此可知，第一段的目的是为了引入现场音乐的出现这一主题。故选C。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Against the background of the strikes and power cuts that everyone experienced, would-be rock stars found that touring up and down the UK in a van and staying overnight in hotels suddenly became extremely expensive. It was hardly surprising that bands concentrated on venues closer to home to lower traveling and accommodation costs. (在每个人都经历过罢工和停电的背景下，未来的摇滚明星们发现，开着面包车在英国各地巡回演出，并在酒店过夜，突然变得极其昂贵。乐队集中在离家更近的地方演出以降低旅行和住宿费用，这并不奇怪)”可知，乐队选择在离家更近的地方演出是为了降低旅行和住宿费用。故选D。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“There were other factors at work too. It’s worth remembering that the London of the 1970s was a city with a constantly declining population. There were many empty houses as well as local authority flats that were “hard to let”. And commercial space too, which meant plenty of recording and rehearsing(排练) studios. (还有其他因素在起作用。值得记住的是，20世纪70年代的伦敦是一个人口不断减少的城市。有许多空房子，还有当地政府的公寓“很难出租”。还有商业空间，这意味着有大量的录音和排练工作室)”可知，20世纪70年代伦敦人口不断减少，有许多空房子和难以出租的公寓，还有大量的商业空间，包括录音和排练工作室，这些因素共同促成了现场音乐场所在伦敦的集中。由此可知，大量的空房子是现场音乐场所在伦敦集中的原因之一。故选B。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据全文内容，尤其是第二段中“Best of all, though, was live music. Every town had its established venue for touring bands but London enjoyed a number of smaller locations that hosted rock, folk or jazz acts several nights a week. Many of these were Irish owned or managed, and part of a tradition where providing live music was part and parcel of running a pub. (不过，最棒的还是现场音乐。每个城镇都有为巡回乐队设立的固定场地，但伦敦有许多较小的场地，每周有几个晚上举办摇滚、民谣或爵士演出。其中许多是由爱尔兰人拥有或管理的，这是提供现场音乐是经营酒吧的重要组成部分的传统的一部分)”和最后一段“Forget the negative comments of the 1970s, the strikes and power cuts. We should celebrate the sounds that came out of the pubs half a century ago as part of our rich musical heritage. (忘掉20世纪70年代的负面评论、罢工和停电吧。我们应该庆祝半个世纪前酒吧里传出的声音，这是我们丰富音乐遗产的一部分)”可知，文章主要讲述了20世纪70年代伦敦现场音乐的兴起，包括其背景、原因和影响。故选A。 D You can talk to an AI chatbot about pretty much anything, from help with daily tasks to the problems you may need to solve. Its answers reflect the human data that taught it how to act like a person; but how human-like are the latest chatbots, really? As people turn to AI chatbots for more of their Internet needs, and the bots get incorporated into more applications from shopping to health care, a team of researchers sought to understand how AI chatbots reproduce human empathy, which is the ability to understand and share another person’s feelings. A study led by UC Santa Cruz Professor Magy Seif El-Nasr and Stanford University Researcher Mahnaz Roshanaei, explores how AI chatbots evaluate and perform empathy. To do so, the researchers asked both a group of humans and AI chatbots to read short stories of human positive and negative, and rate their empathy toward each story on a scale of 1 to 5, and compared the responses. The stories came from real human experiences, which were made completely anonymous (匿名的). They also had AI chatbots perform the same rating task after being informed about a set of features including gender, perspective, or similarity of experiences. Overall, the researchers found that when it comes to offering an emotional response, AI chatbots are overly empathetic, particularly in response to sad stories. “They are very emotional in terms of negative feelings, and they try to be very nice,” Roshanaei said. “But when a person talks about very positive events happening to them, AI chatbots don’t seem to care.” This over-empathizing situation was also present when they are told that the person they were chatting to was a female. “It’s happening because the data comes from humans, and humans have biases toward other humans,” Roshanaei explained. This acts as a warning that the technology is not quite ready to be used with sensitive populations such as teenagers, or those with mental health conditions. “This shows that even though AI is amazing, it still has a lot of big gaps in comparison to humans,” Roshanaei said. 12. Why did the researchers conduct the study? A. To test the reliability of AI chatbots. B. To explore the potential of AI chatbots. C. To figure out how understanding AI chatbots are. D. To compare the intelligence of AI chatbots and humans. 13. How may AI chatbots most likely respond to an uplifting story? A. Express intense excitement. B. Call the story’s realness into question. C. Display minimal emotional engagement. D. Ask follow-up questions about specific details. 14. What is Roshanaei’s attitude toward current AI technology? A. Critical. B. Objective. C. Optimistic. D. Unconcerned. 15. What’s the best title for the text? A. Emotional AI Begins to Catch on. B. AI Chatbots Struggle with Empathy. C. How AI Chatbots Reform Healthcare. D. Why AI Chatbots Surpass Humans in Empathy. 【答案】12. C 13. C 14. B 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了一项关于人工智能聊天机器人在共情能力方面表现的研究。研究结果表明，当前AI在情感理解上仍存在明显不足，尤其不适合用于需要高度敏感性的场景。这反映出AI虽然技术先进，但在情感智能方面仍有很大差距。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“a team of researchers sought to understand how AI chatbots reproduce human empathy, which is the ability to understand and share another person’s feelings. (一组研究人员试图了解人工智能聊天机器人如何再现人类的同理心，即理解和分享他人感受的能力。)”可知，研究人员进行这项研究的目的是为了弄清楚人工智能聊天机器人的理解能力如何，特别是它们如何理解和分享人类的情感。故选C。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段中的“But when a person talks about very positive events happening to them, AI chatbots don’t seem to care. (但是当一个人谈论发生在他们身上的非常积极的事件时，人工智能聊天机器人似乎并不关心。)”可以推断，当面对一个令人振奋的故事时，人工智能聊天机器人最可能表现出极少的情感参与。故选C。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中Roshanaei的话“This shows that even though AI is amazing, it still has a lot of big gaps in comparison to humans, (这表明，尽管人工智能令人惊叹，但与人类相比，它仍然存在很多巨大的差距。)”可以看出，Roshanaei对当前的人工智能技术持客观态度，既看到了其惊人之处，也指出了其与人类相比存在的不足。因此，选项B“Objective.客观的”符合题意。故选B。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，文章主要讨论了人工智能聊天机器人在理解和分享人类情感(即同理心)方面的表现，并指出它们在处理积极情感时显得不够关心，而在处理消极情感时则过于同情。这表明人工智能聊天机器人在同理心方面存在困难。因此，选项B“AI Chatbots Struggle with Empathy(AI聊天机器人在共情方面存在困难。)”最能概括文章的主旨。故选B。 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。 As environmental concerns grow, having an environmentally friendly home is becoming increasingly important to many people. ___16___? Here are some practical steps you can take. Replace old equipment Older equipment tends to consume more energy than newer models. Any equipment will get older. ___17___. High-efficiency equipment can significantly impact energy usage and, during a remodel, may provide extra space since their sizes are getting smaller and smaller. Fix energy-efficient windows ___18___. However, if you have single-pane (单层玻璃) windows or if there are noticeable signs of damage, fixing energy-efficient windows can save you money in the long run. The most energy-efficient windows feature double or more panes of glass with inert (惰性的) gas between the panes. ___19___ About half of a home’s total energy usage goes toward heating and cooling. Fixing a smart thermostat can help you adjust the times you have your heating or cooling running according to a pre-set schedule which can help you cut energy bills. According to a study, a smart thermostat can reduce your heating and cooling bills by up to 8%. Switch to solar energy Solar technology generates electricity from sunlight without producing pollution or greenhouse gases, helping homeowners save on the costs of water and electricity. You can fix solar panels on your roof. One benefit you can get is to make the solar panels perfectly integrate with your home. ___20___. This is a great way to benefit both yourself and the environment. A. Consider smart home climate control B. Reduce household energy consumption C. Replacing windows can be quite expensive D. The best way is to replace them before they fail E. And the other is to reduce your daily energy usage F. Do you want to make your own home more eco-friendly G. Have you created an eco-friendly home to make you suitable 【答案】16. F 17. D 18. C 19. A 20. E 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了让家居更环保的一些实用步骤。 【16题详解】 根据空后“Here are some practical steps you can take.(这里有一些你可以采取的实际步骤)”以及空后的标点符号为问号可知，此空应是引出如何让家居更环保的问题。F选项“Do you want to make your own home more eco-friendly (你想让自己的家更环保吗)”以疑问句形式引出下文的环保步骤，符合语境。故选F项。 【17题详解】 根据空前“Older equipment tends to consume more energy than newer models. Any equipment will get older.(旧设备往往比新型号消耗更多能源。任何设备都会老化)”及空后“High-efficiency equipment can significantly impact energy usage and, during a remodel, may provide extra space since their sizes are getting smaller and smaller. (高效设备可显著影响能源使用，并且在翻新过程中可能提供额外空间，因为其尺寸正变得越来越小)”可知，此处讲述的是旧设备的缺点以及高效设备的优点，由此可推断，此空应讲述更换旧设备的内容。D选项“The best way is to replace them before they fail (最好的方法是在它们损坏之前更换它们)”中的replace them与上下文的设备更换话题一致，符合语境。故选D项。 【18题详解】 根据空后“However, if you have single-pane windows or if there are noticeable signs of damage, fixing energy-efficient windows can save you money in the long run.(然而，如果你有单层玻璃窗或有明显的损坏迹象，从长远来看，安装节能窗户可以为你省钱)”中的However可知，此空应与安装节能窗户的缺点相关。C选项“Replacing windows can be quite expensive (更换窗户可能相当昂贵)”讲述更换窗户的费用问题，与空后形成转折关系，符合语境。故选C项。 【19题详解】 此处应为本段的小标题，与其他段落相同，应为祈使句。根据空后“Fixing a smart thermostat can help you adjust the times you have your heating or cooling running according to a pre-set schedule, which can help you cut energy bills. (修理智能恒温器可帮助你根据预设时间表调整供暖或制冷的运行时间，这能帮你降低能源费用。)”可知，本段讲述的内容与智能家居气候控制相关。A选项“Consider smart home climate control (考虑智能家居气候控制)”为祈使句，且能概括本段主题，适合作本段小标题。故选A项。 【20题详解】 根据空前“One benefit you can get is to make the solar panels perfectly integrate with your home.(你能得到的一个好处是让太阳能电池板与你的家完美融合)”中的One benefit可知，此空应讲述另一个好处。E选项“And the other is to reduce your daily energy usage (另一个是减少你的日常能源使用)”中的the other与空前的One形成呼应，讲述使用太阳能的另一个好处，符合语境。故选E项。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Last summer, I participated in a community service program that completely changed my worldview. Our team of twenty students were divided into three groups to ___21___ different social issues. The environmental team ___22___ rehabilitating the local river ecosystem. Armed with specialized tools, we ___23___ 53 kg of non-biodegradable waste, from plastic bottles to ___24___ fishing nets. Though the sun was extremely hot, seeing the sparkling water reflecting clear skies again made every drop of sweat ___25___. ___26___, the education support team organized free classes for migrant workers’ children. My teammate Amy transformed English grammar into treasure hunt games. “Their ___27___ for learning shines brighter than any classroom light,” she whispered, nodding at a girl carefully ___28___ the word “horizon” in her notebook. The most touching moment came when our elderly care group visited a nursing home. We ___29___ traditional Chinese paper-cutting art activities. While teaching paper-cutting, retired professor Zhang held his handcrafted flower, tears flooding his wrinkled cheeks. “Youthful ___30___ heals deeper than medicine,” he said. Through these experiences, I realized ___31___ work isn’t about changing the world overnight. It’s the small, consistent acts of ___32___ that weave the social safety net. The children’s laughter as they learned new songs, the elderly’s smiles while sharing childhood stories, and the ___33___ beauty of nature all taught me the true meaning of ___34___ responsibility. This invisible curriculum ___35___ us into more compassionate human beings. 21. A. discuss B. avoid C. address D. raise 22. A. moved on B. depended on C. insisted on D. concentrated on 23. A. detected B. measured C. removed D. documented 24. A. melting B. shining C. new D. abandoned 25. A. worthwhile B. meaningless C. powerful D. salty 26. A. Therefore B. Meanwhile C. Finally D. Surprisingly 27. A. hunger B. respect C. capacity D. strategy 28. A. deleting B. hiding C. tracing D. carving 29. A. prepared B. emphasized C. attended D. inspected 30. A. wisdom B. compassion C. energy D. curiosity 31. A. police B. volunteer C. education D. group 32. A. kindness B. competition C. profit D. faith 33. A. outstanding B. famous C. restored D. impressive 34. A. personal B. financial C. academic D. social 35. A. classifies B. shapes C. separates D. persuades 【答案】21. C 22. D 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. A 30. B 31. B 32. A 33. C 34. D 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了自己参加社区服务项目的经历，通过参与环境保护、教育支持和老年关怀等活动，深刻体会到志愿工作的意义和社会责任的重要性。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们二十名学生组成的团队被分成三组，以解决不同的社会问题。A. discuss讨论；B. avoid避免；C. address解决；D. raise提高。根据下文“we __3__ 53 kg of non-biodegradable waste, from plastic bottles to __4__ fishing nets.”可知，作者他们是去解决社会问题，address符合语境。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：环境小组专注于修复当地的河流生态系统。A. moved on继续前进；B. depended on依靠；C. insisted on坚持；D. concentrated on专注于。根据下文“Armed with specialized tools, we __3__ 53 kg of non-biodegradable waste”可知，环境小组专注于修复河流生态系统，concentrated on符合语境。故选D。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们用专业工具清除了53公斤不可生物降解的垃圾，从塑料瓶到废弃的渔网。A. detected检测；B. measured测量；C. removed移除，清除；D. documented记录。根据下文“53 kg of non-biodegradable waste”和“seeing the sparkling water reflecting clear skies”可知，这里是指清除不可生物降解的垃圾，removed符合语境。故选C。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们用专业工具清除了53公斤不可生物降解的垃圾，从塑料瓶到废弃的渔网。A. melting融化的；B. shining闪亮的；C. new新的；D. abandoned被遗弃的。根据上文“The environmental team __2__ rehabilitating the local river ecosystem.”以及“non-biodegradable waste”可知，环境小组专注于修复当地的河流生态系统，即用专业工具清除塑料瓶和废弃的渔网，渔网是被遗弃在河流里的，abandoned符合语境。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：尽管太阳非常炎热，但看到波光粼粼的水面再次映出晴朗的天空，每一滴汗水都是值得的。A. worthwhile值得的；B. meaningless无意义的；C. powerful强大的；D. salty咸的。根据上文Though表达的让步意义以及“seeing the sparkling water reflecting clear skies again”可知，看到环境变好，汗水是值得的，worthwhile符合语境。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：与此同时，教育支持小组为农民工子女组织了免费课程。A. Therefore因此；B. Meanwhile与此同时；C. Finally最后；D. Surprisingly令人惊讶地。上文讲环境小组的工作，下文讲教育支持小组的工作，两者是同时进行的，Meanwhile符合语境。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“他们对学习的渴望比任何教室的灯光都要明亮，”她对一个正在笔记本上认真临摹“horizon”这个词的女孩点头说道。A. hunger渴望；B. respect尊重；C. capacity能力；D. strategy策略。根据上文“the education support team organized free classes for migrant workers’ children.”可知，农民工子女没有很好的学习机会，所以指孩子们对学习非常渴望，hunger符合语境。故选A。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“他们对学习的渴望比任何教室的灯光都要明亮，”她对一个正在笔记本上认真临摹“horizon”这个词的女孩点头说道。A. deleting删除；B. hiding隐藏；C. tracing临摹；D. carving雕刻。根据下文“in her notebook”可知，女孩是在笔记本上临摹单词，tracing符合语境。故选C。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们准备了传统的中国剪纸艺术活动。A. prepared准备；B. emphasized强调；C. attended参加；D. inspected检查。根据下文“While teaching paper-cutting”可知，这里是指准备剪纸活动，prepared符合语境。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“年轻人的同情心比药物更能治愈人心，”他说。A. wisdom智慧；B. compassion同情心；C. energy能量；D. curiosity好奇心。根据上文“The most touching moment came when our elderly care group visited a nursing home.”可知，作者他们去养老院看望老人，所以一位老教授表扬道“年轻人的同情心比药物更能治愈人心”，compassion符合语境。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：通过这些经历，我意识到志愿工作并不是要一夜之间改变世界。A. police警察；B. volunteer志愿者；C. education教育；D. group小组。根据文章开头“I participated in a community service program”可知，作者参加社区服务项目，即志愿工作，volunteer符合语境。故选B。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：正是那些持续不断的小善举编织成了社会安全网。A. kindness善良；B. competition竞争；C. profit利润；D. faith信仰。根据文章首句中“a community service program(社区服务项目)”以及上文描述各小组清理垃圾、组织免费课程以及看望老人可知，这里是指持续不断的小善举编织成了社会安全网。acts of kindness，“善举”符合语境。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：孩子们学习新歌时的笑声，老人们分享童年故事时的微笑，以及恢复的自然美景，都让我明白了社会责任的真正含义。A. outstanding杰出的；B. famous著名的；C. restored恢复的；D. impressive令人印象深刻的。根据上文“The environmental team __2__　rehabilitating the local river ecosystem.”可知，环境小组修复河流生态系统，即恢复的自然美景，restored符合语境。故选C。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：孩子们学习新歌时的笑声，老人们分享童年故事时的微笑，以及恢复的自然美景，都让我明白了社会责任的真正含义。A. personal个人的；B. financial金融的；C. academic学术的；D. social社会的。根据上文“weave the social safety net”可知，这里是指社会责任，social符合语境。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这门无形的课程将我们塑造成更有同情心的人。A. classifies分类；B. shapes塑造；C. separates分离；D. persuades劝说。根据上文“all taught me the true meaning of __14__ responsibility.”可知，志愿工作让作者明白了社会责任的真正含义，所以社区服务经历将作者他们塑造成更有同情心的人，shapes符合语境。故选B。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 In many cultures around the world, the transition from adolescence to adulthood is celebrated with a special ceremony ____36____ (know) as a coming-of-age ceremony. This important event marks the time when young individuals ____37____ (believe) ready to take on adult responsibilities and contribute to society. The significance of the ceremony lies ____38____ its ability to honor tradition, foster personal growth and strengthen societal values. The ceremony is often steeped in tradition and customs that have been passed down through generations. It serves as ____39____ way to connect young people with their cultural heritage and instill a sense of pride in their ____40____ (root). Traditional clothes, music and dances are an essential part of the ceremony, ____41____ (create) cultural significance. Beyond these, the ceremony is a catalyst (催化剂) for personal growth and self-reflection. It provides an opportunity for young individuals to reflect on their journey ____42____ (deep). During this time, they may undergo guidance from older community members, ____43____ share wisdom and advice from their own experiences. This guidance helps to shape the individuals’ sense of self and their vision for the future. Moreover, the coming-of-age ceremony serves as a reminder of the responsibilities that come with adulthood. These may include accepting values such as integrity, respect and community ____44____ (engage). By acknowledging the transition to adulthood in a ceremonial manner, society reminds young individuals of their roles as _____45_____ (act) participants in shaping the future. 【答案】36. known 37. are believed 38. in 39. a 40. roots 41. creating 42. deeply 43. who 44. engagement 45. active 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文主要讲述了世界各地文化中，成年礼作为一种特殊仪式，标志着青少年向成年期的过渡，其意义在于传承传统、促进个人成长和强化社会价值，同时它也是个人成长和自我反思的催化剂，并提醒年轻人承担成年后的责任。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在世界许多文化中，从青春期到成年期的过渡都会通过一个特殊的仪式来庆祝，这个仪式被称为成人礼。句中is celebrated为谓语动词，设空处使用非谓语动词；ceremony与know之间是被动关系，所以用过去分词作后置定语，修饰名词ceremony。故填known。 【37题详解】 考查动词时态和语态。句意：这一重要事件标志着年轻人被认为已经准备好承担成人责任并为社会做出贡献的时刻。when引导的时间状语从句中缺少谓语动词，主语young individuals是复数，和动词believe是被动关系，根据上文marks可知，用一般现在时的被动语态。故填are believed。 【38题详解】 考查介词。句意：仪式的意义在于它能够尊重传统，促进个人成长，加强社会价值。结合句意表示“在于”，可知短语为lie in。故填in。 【39题详解】 考查冠词。句意：它作为一种方式，将年轻人与他们的文化遗产联系起来，并在他们的根基中灌输一种自豪感。way为可数名词，此处表泛指应用不定冠词，且way是辅音音素开头的单词，应用a。故填a。 【40题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：它作为一种方式，将年轻人与他们的文化遗产联系起来，并在他们的根基中灌输一种自豪感。root为可数名词，根据句意，此处应用复数形式作宾语，表示不止一个。故填roots。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：传统服饰、音乐和舞蹈是仪式重要组成部分，具有文化意义。句中are为谓语动词，create在句中应用非谓语动词形式，与逻辑主语clothes, music and dances构成主动关系，故用现在分词作状语。故填creating。 【42题详解】 考查副词。句意：它为年轻人提供了一个深入思考自己旅程的机会。修饰动词reflect应用副词deeply，作状语。故填deeply。 【43题详解】 定语从句。句意：在这段时间里，他们可能会接受社区长辈的指导，长辈们会分享他们自己的经验中的智慧和建议。此处为非限制性定语从句修饰先行词older community members，先行词在从句中作主语，指人，故用关系代词who引导。故填who。 【44题详解】 考查名词。句意：这些可能包括接受诸如正直、尊重和社区参与等价值观。此处应用名词作宾语，且此处表示抽象概念，应用不可数名词。故填engagement。 45题详解】 考查形容词。句意：社会以仪式的方式承认这种向成年的过渡，从而提醒年轻人他们是积极参与塑造未来的人。修饰名词participants应用形容词active，作定语。故填active。 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，你计划在暑假期间参加一个夏令营活动。请你用英文给交换生Peter写一封邮件，内容包括： 1. 介绍该夏令营的相关信息； 2. 说明参加该夏令营的好处； 3. 向他发出邀请。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Peter, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Peter, How are you doing? I’m writing to tell you about an exciting summer camp that I’m planning to join. The camp will be held from July 20th to July 30th in Beijing. It offers a variety of activities such as cultural exploration, language learning and outdoor adventures. We will visit some famous historical sites like the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. Joining this camp will be a great opportunity to meet new people, improve our language skills, and experience different cultures. I believe it will be a memorable and enriching experience. It’s a perfect chance to learn more about Chinese culture. I think you will love it too. How about joining me? Let me know if you’re interested. I’m sure we’ll have a fantastic time together! Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。考生计划暑假期间参加夏令营活动，要求考生给交换生Peter写一封邮件介绍该夏令营以及参加夏令营的好处，并向他发出邀请。 【详解】1.词汇积累 参加：join→participate in 著名的：famous→well-known 机会：opportunity→chance 丰富的：enriching→fulfilling 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：We will visit some famous historical sites like the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. 拓展句：The places we will visit include some famous historical sites, such as the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. 【点睛】【高分句型1】 I’m writing to tell you about an exciting summer camp that I’m planning to join. （运用了that引导的限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】Joining this camp will be a great opportunity to meet new people, improve our language skills, and experience different cultures. （运用了动名词作主语以及不定式并列结构） 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。 It started with a blank page. Every Tuesday afternoon, in a small classroom behind the school library, students gathered for something called “Words Unspoken”. It was advertised as a poetry club, but it was more than that. It was run by Ms. Carter, the school counselor, who also happened to be a published poet. At first, no one really knew what to expect. Samantha hadn’t planned on joining. She preferred staying invisible. She had been in low spirits ever since she didn’t do well in the exams. She had mastered silence. Words, especially spoken ones, felt powerless for her. But when Ms. Carter handed her a flyer with a gentle smile and said that there was no pressure and that it was just a space to write, something in her stirred (被唤起). On the first day, there were only six students. Some were theater kids, and others looked like they belonged on the soccer field. Samantha almost turned around at the door, but Ms. Carter’s soft voice pulled her in. “We’re not here to be perfect,” she said. “We’re here to be honest.” That first session, Ms. Carter asked them to write a poem beginning with the words “I am…”. Samantha stared at the page. Her hand trembled. After twenty minutes, all she had written was: “I am tired of pretending I’m okay.” She didn’t read it aloud, and she didn’t need to. Just writing it made her chest feel a little lighter. Each week, the group explored different types of poetry—free verse, haiku and cinquain. They wrote about everything: the ache of being misunderstood, the quiet joy of a sunny morning, the happiness of being praised by the teachers and so on. There were no grades, no judgment—just pages and pens and voices finding their rhythm. For Samantha, poetry therapy became a lifeline. She began to carry a small notebook everywhere. On the bus, she’d write about the way the clouds mirrored her thoughts. Slowly, the silence inside her began to change. Instead of feeling empty, it started to fill with words. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 One Tuesday afternoon, Ms. Carter invited them to write a poem titled “The Person I’m Becoming”. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When Samantha finished reading her poem, there was a burst of applause. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 One Tuesday afternoon, Ms. Carter invited them to write a poem titled “The Person I’m Becoming”. A sense of excitement seized Samantha. She thought, “This time that I must write the poem as soon as possible, reading it aloud in front of my classmates.” In reality, what she was eager to become was a writer like Ms. Carter. Afterwards, she held her pen, beginning to write her own poem. Approximately 20 minutes later, Samantha completed the writing. Suddenly a bright light streamed through the window, flooding the opening and spreading in a wide circle on the ceiling, which seemed to inspire her. She jumped to her feet, and walked to Ms. Carter, asking politely, “Can I read my poem?” Ms. Carter nodded with a smile. When Samantha finished reading, there was a burst of applause. It was the first time that she had been well recognized by the classmates. Moreover, Ms. Carter hugged her excitedly, saying, “Well done, my kid. I am glad you are becoming a writer. In the future you will become an outstanding writer.” Several years later, Samantha attained her dream. She owed her success to my Ms. Carter who is a beacon in her life on the road to writing. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了萨曼莎考试失利后情绪低落，在卡特女士的鼓励下，加入了她创办的 “未言之语” 诗歌俱乐部。从以 “我是……” 开头创作开始，她发现写作能带来慰藉。俱乐部探索各类诗歌，没有评分与评判，诗歌成为她的生命线，用文字填满了她内心的沉寂。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句“在一个周二的下午，卡特女士邀请他们创作一首名为《我想成为的人》的诗”可知，第一段可描写学生创作诗歌的场景，可引出萨曼莎最先完成任务：她想成为像卡特老师那样的作家。 ②由第二段首句“当萨曼莎读完她的诗后，现场响起了一阵热烈的掌声”可知，第二段要描写萨曼莎和卡特老师之间的对话和想法，然后升华主题——卡特老师对萨曼莎的正面影响使萨曼莎后来成为了作家。 2.续写线索：写诗——读诗——获得表扬——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①抓住：seize/catch/hold ②跳起来：jump up/jump to one’s feet ③回复：reply/respond 情绪类 ①兴奋地：with excitement/excitedly ②高兴的：glad/delighted 【点睛】[高分句型1]In reality, what she was eager to was a writer like Ms.Carter.（由what引导的主语从句） [高分句型3]She owed her success to my Ms.Carter who is a beacon in her life on the road to writing.（由who引导的定语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 高二期末教学质量检测 英语 注意事项： 1．答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1．What did the man do yesterday? A．He attended a concert. B．He studied at home. C．He took an exam. 2．Where does the conversation probably take place? A．In a grocery store. B．In a restaurant. C．In a clothing shop. 3．What will Jane do on Friday evening? A．Watch a film. B．Visit her grandma. C．Go camping. 4．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．A writer. B．A novel. C．A stamp. 5．What does the man suggest the woman do? A．See a doctor B．Get a good rest. C．Do physical exercise. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6．What is the weather like today? A．Windy. B．Cloudy. C．Sunny. 7．What are the speakers going to do this afternoon? A．Head to the park. B．Read in the library. C．Have an English class. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8．How often does the drama club meet? A．Once a week. B．Twice a week. C．Three times a week. 9．Which club does the man want to join? A．The photography club. B．The environmental club. C．The drama club. 10．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Teammates. B．Classmates. C．Teacher and student. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11．What is the man doing? A．Booking a hotel. B．Buying air tickets. C．Boarding a flight. 12．Where does the man go? A．Riga. B．Paris. C．New York. 13．When will the man return? A．On June 28th. B．On June 29th. C．On June 30th. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14．What does the woman offer to do for the man? A．Book a flight. B．Order a taxi. C．Take him to the airport. 15．Why does the man want to go to the Art Institute of Chicago? A．To visit his favorite museum. B．To appreciate Monet’s works. C．To enjoy the Crown Fountain. 16．What does the man go to Chicago for? A．Going sightseeing. B．Visiting his relative. C．Attending a wedding ceremony. 17．How long will the man stay in Michigan City? A．Seven days. B．Four days. C．Three days. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18．What does the speaker probably do? A．A lecturer. B．A TV host. C．An activity organizer. 19．What can we learn about Charlotte Brontë? A．Jane Eyre is her first work. B．She was the second oldest in the family. C．Her sisters were famous English novelists. 20．What is the speaker going to talk about next? A．The personality analysis of Jane. B．The exciting plots of Jane Eyre. C．The life story of Charlotte Brontë. 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 World Heritage Sites in Ancient Capital Beijing As a global city famous for its rich history and culture, Beijing has many UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Great Wall In 1987, the Great Wall was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Great Wall was continuously built from the 3rd century BC to the 17th century AD on the northern borders as a great military defence project of Chinese dynasties. It begins in the east at Shanhaiguan in Hebei Province and ends at Jiayuguan in Gansu Province to the west, with a total length of more than 20,000 kilometers. The Palace Museum In 1987, the Palace Museum was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Carrying 5,000 years of Chinese history and culture, the wonderful architectural complex is thus recognized as one of the most famous cultural heritages in China and the world. Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. With a large number of relics, it is one of the most comprehensive, systematic and valuable early Paleolithic human sites in the world. The museum offers rich and detailed exhibitions. The Summer Palace In 1998, UNESCO included the Summer Palace on its World Heritage List, The history of the Summer Palace can date back to 1750 during the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty. It is a masterpiece of Chinese garden art, combining natural landscapes with manmade structures. Its beautiful scenery and unique design make it a popular destination for tourists and a source of inspiration for artists and architects. 1. What is special about the Great Wall? A. It’s the most visited tourist attraction. B. It has the longest period of construction. C. It’s famous for its architectural complex. D. It carries 5,000 years of history and culture. 2. What do the Palace Museum and Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian have in common? A. They were built during the Qing Dynasty. B. UNESCO included them the same year. C. They are particularly favored by architects. D. They show the life of early Paleolithic human. 3. Which site will attract a college student majoring in landscape architecture? A. The Great Wall. B. The Palace Museum. C Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian. D. The Summer Palace. B In a generation dominated by digital screens and fast-paced content, the simple act of picking up a book is losing its essence. Fortunately, two Indian college students, Heet Doshi,20, and Om Thakkar, 19, both book enthusiasts who found themselves struggling to find like-minded people, decided to create a space where people could connect, share ideas, and form bonds over their love for books. Thus, “Your Reading Circle” was born in September 2023, a space for passionate readers to gather and share books and stories. Then in early 2024, the co-founders came across the concept of mini-libraries in Perumkulam, a village in Kerala, where three public libraries were set up every few hundred metres to make reading accessible. Inspired by this, they thought of replicating the mode in Ahmedabad to encourage the city’s reading culture further. However, the journey was not smooth. Initially, they had no idea how to get permission to set up libraries in public parks or where to gather books and find funds. But they were determined to bring the idea to life. Eventually, after dedicating a lot of time and efforts, they installed the first library at Parimal Garden. It was centrally located near colleges, drawing people from all age groups. The success of the first library motivated the two, and soon, more parks across Ahmedabad witnessed the arrival of mini-libraries. These libraries are free and accessible to all, more than just places to borrow books. They have turned into centers for conversation, learning, and community-building. The co-founders have noticed that the libraries are playing an important role in promoting the reading culture in parks and gardens. “People who previously spent their time glued to their phones are now picking up books and reading in the parks. I see at least 20 people near the libraries, browsing the books and engaging in discussions,” Heet observes. The libraries have even caught the attention of people outside Ahmedabad. “Individuals from across India, as well as from places like Australia, Canada, and the US, have reached out to express their appreciation for the initiative,” he adds. 4. What does the underlined word “replicating” mean in paragraph 2? A. Modelling on. B. Depending upon. C. Researching into. D. Adjusting to. 5. What was a problem facing the co-founders at the start of the mini-libraries? A. They lacked funding for their project. B. They failed to attract like-minded people. C. They couldn’t afford a space to store books. D. They had no experience in organizing events. 6. How have the mini-libraries contributed to the community? A They have increased the park attendances. B. They have taken the place of traditional schools. C. They have transformed phone addicts into book lovers. D. They have promoted the interaction and bonding among people. 7. Which of the following best describes the impact of the mini-libraries? A. Short-lived. B. Predictable. C. Far-reaching. D. Unidentifiable. C Mention the 1970s and most people will have an opinion. It will be mixed up with memories of strikes and power cuts in London. Go deeper and there were plenty of pubs and in a world where television was limited to three channels, and cinema chains that often changed their programs twice weekly. Best of all, though, was live music. Every town had its established venue for touring bands but London enjoyed a number of smaller locations that hosted rock, folk or jazz acts several nights a week. Many of these were Irish owned or managed, and part of a tradition where providing live music was part and parcel of running a pub. In fact, there were an awful lot of bands and singers you could see on a regular basis within 25 miles of London. Even better, admission was free in many of the smaller venues. The concentration of so much of this in such a small geographical area was a comparatively recent development, and can be traced to the impact the 1973 oil price rise had on the record industry. Against the background of the strikes and power cuts that everyone experienced, would-be rock stars found that touring up and down the UK in a van and staying overnight in hotels suddenly became extremely expensive. It was hardly surprising that bands concentrated on venues closer to home to lower traveling and accommodation costs. There were other factors at work too. It’s worth remembering that the London of the 1970s was a city with a constantly declining population. There were many empty houses as well as local authority flats that were “hard to let”. And commercial space too, which meant plenty of recording and rehearsing(排练) studios. Forget the negative comments of the 1970s, the strikes and power cuts. We should celebrate the sounds that came out of the pubs half a century ago as part of our rich musical heritage. 8. What is the purpose of paragraph 1? A. To recall the memories of London. B. To show the unstable life in London. C. To introduce the emergence of live music. D. To reveal the severe situation of people’s life. 9. Why did many bands perform in venues closer to their homes? A. To reach a larger audience. B. To avoid strikes and power cuts. C. To take advantage of free admission. D. To reduce travel and accommodation costs. 10. What contributed to the concentration of live music venues in London? A. The decline in commercial space. B. The abundance of empty houses. C. The popularity of television channels. D. The lack of cheap accommodation. 11. What is the text mainly about? A The rise of London’s live music in the 1970s. B. The history of the development of London. C. The contributions London made to music. D. The views of London in the 1970s. D You can talk to an AI chatbot about pretty much anything, from help with daily tasks to the problems you may need to solve. Its answers reflect the human data that taught it how to act like a person; but how human-like are the latest chatbots, really? As people turn to AI chatbots for more of their Internet needs, and the bots get incorporated into more applications from shopping to health care, a team of researchers sought to understand how AI chatbots reproduce human empathy, which is the ability to understand and share another person’s feelings. A study led by UC Santa Cruz Professor Magy Seif El-Nasr and Stanford University Researcher Mahnaz Roshanaei, explores how AI chatbots evaluate and perform empathy. To do so, the researchers asked both a group of humans and AI chatbots to read short stories of human positive and negative, and rate their empathy toward each story on a scale of 1 to 5, and compared the responses. The stories came from real human experiences, which were made completely anonymous (匿名的). They also had AI chatbots perform the same rating task after being informed about a set of features including gender, perspective, or similarity of experiences. Overall, the researchers found that when it comes to offering an emotional response, AI chatbots are overly empathetic, particularly in response to sad stories. “They are very emotional in terms of negative feelings, and they try to be very nice,” Roshanaei said. “But when a person talks about very positive events happening to them, AI chatbots don’t seem to care.” This over-empathizing situation was also present when they are told that the person they were chatting to was a female. “It’s happening because the data comes from humans, and humans have biases toward other humans,” Roshanaei explained. This acts as a warning that the technology is not quite ready to be used with sensitive populations such as teenagers, or those with mental health conditions. “This shows that even though AI is amazing, it still has a lot of big gaps in comparison to humans,” Roshanaei said. 12. Why did the researchers conduct the study? A. To test the reliability of AI chatbots. B. To explore the potential of AI chatbots. C. To figure out how understanding AI chatbots are. D. To compare the intelligence of AI chatbots and humans. 13. How may AI chatbots most likely respond to an uplifting story? A. Express intense excitement. B. Call the story’s realness into question. C. Display minimal emotional engagement. D. Ask follow-up questions about specific details. 14. What is Roshanaei’s attitude toward current AI technology? A. Critical. B. Objective. C. Optimistic. D. Unconcerned. 15. What’s the best title for the text? A. Emotional AI Begins to Catch on. B. AI Chatbots Struggle with Empathy. C. How AI Chatbots Reform Healthcare. D. Why AI Chatbots Surpass Humans in Empathy. 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。 As environmental concerns grow, having an environmentally friendly home is becoming increasingly important to many people. ___16___? Here are some practical steps you can take. Replace old equipment Older equipment tends to consume more energy than newer models. Any equipment will get older. ___17___. High-efficiency equipment can significantly impact energy usage and, during a remodel, may provide extra space since their sizes are getting smaller and smaller. Fix energy-efficient windows ___18___. However, if you have single-pane (单层玻璃) windows or if there are noticeable signs of damage, fixing energy-efficient windows can save you money in the long run. The most energy-efficient windows feature double or more panes of glass with inert (惰性的) gas between the panes. ___19___ About half of a home’s total energy usage goes toward heating and cooling. Fixing a smart thermostat can help you adjust the times you have your heating or cooling running according to a pre-set schedule, which can help you cut energy bills. According to a study, a smart thermostat can reduce your heating and cooling bills by up to 8%. Switch to solar energy Solar technology generates electricity from sunlight without producing pollution or greenhouse gases, helping homeowners save on the costs of water and electricity. You can fix solar panels on your roof. One benefit you can get is to make the solar panels perfectly integrate with your home. ___20___. This is a great way to benefit both yourself and the environment. A. Consider smart home climate control B. Reduce household energy consumption C. Replacing windows can be quite expensive D. The best way is to replace them before they fail E. And the other is to reduce your daily energy usage F. Do you want to make your own home more eco-friendly G. Have you created an eco-friendly home to make you suitable 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Last summer, I participated in a community service program that completely changed my worldview. Our team of twenty students were divided into three groups to ___21___ different social issues. The environmental team ___22___ rehabilitating the local river ecosystem. Armed with specialized tools, we ___23___ 53 kg of non-biodegradable waste, from plastic bottles to ___24___ fishing nets. Though the sun was extremely hot, seeing the sparkling water reflecting clear skies again made every drop of sweat ___25___. ___26___, the education support team organized free classes for migrant workers’ children. My teammate Amy transformed English grammar into treasure hunt games. “Their ___27___ for learning shines brighter than any classroom light,” she whispered, nodding at a girl carefully ___28___ the word “horizon” in her notebook. The most touching moment came when our elderly care group visited a nursing home. We ___29___ traditional Chinese paper-cutting art activities. While teaching paper-cutting, retired professor Zhang held his handcrafted flower, tears flooding his wrinkled cheeks. “Youthful ___30___ heals deeper than medicine,” he said. Through these experiences, I realized ___31___ work isn’t about changing the world overnight. It’s the small, consistent acts of ___32___ that weave the social safety net. The children’s laughter as they learned new songs, the elderly’s smiles while sharing childhood stories, and the ___33___ beauty of nature all taught me the true meaning of ___34___ responsibility. This invisible curriculum ___35___ us into more compassionate human beings. 21. A. discuss B. avoid C. address D. raise 22. A. moved on B. depended on C. insisted on D. concentrated on 23. A. detected B. measured C. removed D. documented 24. A. melting B. shining C. new D. abandoned 25. A. worthwhile B. meaningless C. powerful D. salty 26. A. Therefore B. Meanwhile C. Finally D. Surprisingly 27. A. hunger B. respect C. capacity D. strategy 28. A. deleting B. hiding C. tracing D. carving 29 A. prepared B. emphasized C. attended D. inspected 30. A. wisdom B. compassion C. energy D. curiosity 31. A. police B. volunteer C. education D. group 32. A. kindness B. competition C. profit D. faith 33. A. outstanding B. famous C. restored D. impressive 34. A. personal B. financial C. academic D. social 35. A. classifies B. shapes C. separates D. persuades 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。 In many cultures around the world, the transition from adolescence to adulthood is celebrated with a special ceremony ____36____ (know) as a coming-of-age ceremony. This important event marks the time when young individuals ____37____ (believe) ready to take on adult responsibilities and contribute to society. The significance of the ceremony lies ____38____ its ability to honor tradition, foster personal growth and strengthen societal values. The ceremony is often steeped in tradition and customs that have been passed down through generations. It serves as ____39____ way to connect young people with their cultural heritage and instill a sense of pride in their ____40____ (root). Traditional clothes, music and dances are an essential part of the ceremony, ____41____ (create) cultural significance. Beyond these, the ceremony is a catalyst (催化剂) for personal growth and self-reflection. It provides an opportunity for young individuals to reflect on their journey ____42____ (deep). During this time, they may undergo guidance from older community members, ____43____ share wisdom and advice from their own experiences. This guidance helps to shape the individuals’ sense of self and their vision for the future. Moreover, the coming-of-age ceremony serves as a reminder of the responsibilities that come with adulthood. These may include accepting values such as integrity, respect and community ____44____ (engage). By acknowledging the transition to adulthood in a ceremonial manner, society reminds young individuals of their roles as _____45_____ (act) participants in shaping the future. 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，你计划在暑假期间参加一个夏令营活动。请你用英文给交换生Peter写一封邮件，内容包括： 1. 介绍该夏令营的相关信息； 2. 说明参加该夏令营的好处； 3. 向他发出邀请。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Peter, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 It started with a blank page. Every Tuesday afternoon, in a small classroom behind the school library, students gathered for something called “Words Unspoken”. It was advertised as a poetry club, but it was more than that. It was run by Ms. Carter, the school counselor, who also happened to be a published poet. At first, no one really knew what to expect. Samantha hadn’t planned on joining. She preferred staying invisible. She had been in low spirits ever since she didn’t do well in the exams. She had mastered silence. Words, especially spoken ones, felt powerless for her. But when Ms. Carter handed her a flyer with a gentle smile and said that there was no pressure and that it was just a space to write, something in her stirred (被唤起). On the first day, there were only six students. Some were theater kids, and others looked like they belonged on the soccer field. Samantha almost turned around at the door, but Ms. Carter’s soft voice pulled her in. “We’re not here to be perfect,” she said. “We’re here to be honest.” That first session, Ms. Carter asked them to write a poem beginning with the words “I am…”. Samantha stared at the page. Her hand trembled. After twenty minutes, all she had written was: “I am tired of pretending I’m okay.” She didn’t read it aloud, and she didn’t need to. Just writing it made her chest feel a little lighter. Each week, the group explored different types of poetry—free verse, haiku and cinquain. They wrote about everything: the ache of being misunderstood, the quiet joy of a sunny morning, the happiness of being praised by the teachers and so on. There were no grades, no judgment—just pages and pens and voices finding their rhythm. For Samantha, poetry therapy became a lifeline. She began to carry a small notebook everywhere. On the bus, she’d write about the way the clouds mirrored her thoughts. Slowly, the silence inside her began to change. Instead of feeling empty, it started to fill with words. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 One Tuesday afternoon, Ms. Carter invited them to write a poem titled “The Person I’m Becoming”. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When Samantha finished reading her poem, there was a burst of applause. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$