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南充市2024-2025学年度下期普通高中二年级学业质量监测 英语试题 本试卷分为试题卷和答题卡两部分，其中试题卷共12页，答题卡共2页。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。 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，将答题卡交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £ 19.15. B. £ 9.18. C. £ 9.15. 答案是C。 1. What foreign language does the woman plan to take? A. Chinese. B. German. C. French. 2. What quality do the neighbors have? A. Loyalty. B. Patience. C. Courage. 3. What will happen in the city center? A. There will be more parking areas. B. There will be more cycle tracks. C. There will be more pollution. 4. What are the speakers talking about? A. A TV play. B. A family. C. A marriage. 5. How does the man feel about Dr. Green’s lectures? A. Surprising. B. Organized. C. Boring. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What impressed the speakers most? A. A sad scene. B. A sudden attack. C. The delicious food. 7. Where will the speakers probably go? A To a hospital. B. To a cinema. C. To a snack bar. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What did the woman just do? A. She repaired her garden. B. She planted rose bushes. C. She wandered the street. 9. What will the man do to help the woman? A. Arrange her trip. B. Clean her house. C. Collect her mail. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the woman worried about? A. Taking Dr. Anderson’s class. B. Performing badly on her final exam. C. Studying for the midterm. 11. What can be learned about Dr. Anderson? A. His test is difficult. B. His class is easy. C. His teaching is engaging. 12. How does the man offer to help the woman? A. By explaining tough points in Dr. Anderson’s class. B. By sharing Dr. Anderson’s question types. C. By providing a summary of his own study notes. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Interviewer and interviewer. B. fellow workers. C. Waiter and customer. 14. How did the man learn about the openings? A. A friend told him about it. B. He saw an ad in the newspaper. C. He read a notice at the restaurant. 15. What kind of relevant work experience does the man have? A. Dealing with customers. B. Working under pressure. C. Serving others. 16. When will the man probably begin to work at the restaurant? A. Tomorrow. B. Next week. C. Next month. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Who is the speaker? A. A teacher. B. A principal. C. A parent. 18. What is the purpose of this talk? A. To help deal with peer pressure. B. To share examples of peer pressure. C. To introduce the definition of peer pressure. 19. Which of the following may be caused by peer pressure? A. Being late for class. B. Failing the exams. C. Treating others badly. 20. What does the speaker encourage students in need to do? A. Visit him in the office. B. Write a letter about their needs. C. Attend his extra classes. 第二部分 阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。 A There’s one thing that defines summer in Britain — a music festival. Here are the top music festivals to add the unique magic of British festivals to your summer vacation in 2025. Glastonbury (June 25-29, 2025, Somerset) Glastonbury Festival, which needs no introduction, is the world’s largest green field performing arts festival. Founded in 1970, the festival is held on a 900-acre farm in Somerset, but it also reaches a worldwide audience in the millions with a live broadcast on the BBC and online. Boomtown Fair (August 6-10, 2025, Hampshire) Boomtown Fair Festival was created by a group of young party lovers who wanted to showcase underground music, art, and theater culture. In 2025, the theme “Chapter 4: The Power of Now” continues an ongoing story. Its immersive temporary city features wandering performers and diverse music via pop-up sound systems. Reading and Leeds (July 21-24, 2025, Reading& Leeds) A youth favorite, this twin-site festival alternates acts between northern and southern England. The 2025 list of performers features Travis Scott and Bring Me The Horizon. Both venues are easily accessible by public transport, ideal for day-trippers. Latitude (July 24-27, 2025, Suffolk) The 2025 Latitude Festival features headliners Sting, Fatboy Slim, and Snow Patrol, alongside comedy stars Bridget Christie and Greg Davies. Activities include writing poems, listening to podcasts, watching cooking shows, and booking a special dinner in advance. 1. What do we know about Glastonbury? A. It is the oldest music festival in the UK. B. It features underground music artists. C. It requires participants to join in farming activities. D. It combines live performances with global broadcasts. 2. In which festival could participants be absorbed in a story? A. Glastonbury. B. Latitude. C. Boomtown Fair. D. Reading and Leeds. 3. Where will the participants meet for the July 25 Latitude? A. Somerset. B. Suffolk. C. Reading. D. Hampshire. 【答案】1. D 2. C 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要讲述了2025年英国四大顶级音乐节的相关信息及特色。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Founded in 1970, the festival is held on a 900-acre farm in Somerset, but it also reaches a worldwide audience in the millions with a live broadcast on the BBC and online.(该节日成立于1970年，在萨默塞特郡一个900英亩的农场举行，但它也通过BBC和网络直播吸引了全球数百万观众)”可知，Glastonbury将现场表演与全球广播相结合。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“In 2025, the theme ‘Chapter 4: The Power of Now’ continues an ongoing story.(2025年，主题为“第四章：当下的力量”将继续讲述一个正在进行的故事)”可知，在Boomtown Fair音乐节中，参与者可以沉浸在一个故事中。故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Latitude (July 24 - 27, 2025, Suffolk)(Latitude音乐节（2025年7月24日至27日，萨福克郡）)”可知，Latitude音乐节在萨福克郡举办，所以7月25日参与者将在萨福克郡（Suffolk）相聚。故选B。 B My average screen time was eight hours and 44 minutes per day — more time than I spent sleeping. This made me fit into the category of being “constantly online”, defined as someone whose entire life depends on the Internet. So I decided to change my lifestyle and use a dumbphone, designed with minimal features, primarily for basic communication such as calls, text messages and limited or no Internet access. The first two days of my experiment started on a weekend. I experienced deep anxiety: I thought I was missing out on an event. As a result, I started calling my friends and family just to make sure that I wasn’t. I asked Lindsay Bira, a clinical health psychologist, why my decision to downgrade initially made me more anxious. “Being alone or disconnected from what’s going on can be read by the deep brain as a survival threat when it really isn’t a threat,” Bira said. “It is important to learn how to tolerate the feeling of being disconnected or left out until our brain understands that it is not a problem, which allows us to self-control without reaching for the phone, and we develop a deeper, healthier connection to ourselves.” I started calling friends to hang out, rediscovering the lost art of phone conversations. It reduces miscommunication compared to texting and makes me a better listener, helping me feel more connected. After the week, I broke the habit of automatically checking my phone for information. Instead of going through social media at work, I started getting news from other sources. 4. Why did the author switch to a dumbphone? A. To reduce her phone usage. B. To break her Internet dependency. C. To follow a trendy lifestyle. D. To improve her work productivity. 5. What was a problem the author faced at the beginning of her experiment? A. Her friends usually disturbed her. B. Her parents showed their worries. C. She began forgetting things. D. She felt deeply anxious. 6. What is Bira’s suggestion for feeling disconnected? A. Remove the survival threat. B. Distract attention from technology. C. Accept the feeling until the brain adjusts. D. Avoid situations that can cause anxiety. 7. What is a suitable title for the text? A. Abandoning smartphones for a tech-free lifestyle B. Reconnecting with nature and the self C. Creating space for family relationships D. Disconnecting for inner peace and connection 【答案】4. B 5. D 6. C 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述作者因平均每天屏幕使用时间过长，几乎依赖网络生活，决定改用功能简单的傻瓜机，在这个过程中经历了初期的焦虑，通过与专家交流及自身尝试，逐渐打破对手机的依赖，在减少与网络连接的同时收获内心平静与和他人更紧密的联系。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“This made me fit into the category of being “constantly online”, defined as someone whose entire life depends on the Internet. So I decided to change my lifestyle and use a dumbphone(这使我属于“持续在线”的类别，即整个生活都依赖互联网的人。所以我决定改变生活方式，使用一部傻瓜机)”可知，作者改用傻瓜机是为了打破对网络的依赖。故选B项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The first two days of my experiment started on a weekend. I experienced deep anxiety(我的实验最初两天是在周末开始的。我经历了深深的焦虑)”可知，作者在实验开始时面临的问题是感到深深的焦虑。故选D项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中Bira所说的话“It is important to learn how to tolerate the feeling of being disconnected or left out until our brain understands that it is not a problem(重要的是学会如何忍受与外界脱节或被冷落的感觉，直到我们的大脑明白这不是问题)”可知，Bira对于感到与外界脱节的建议是接受这种感觉，直到大脑适应调整。故选C项。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。主要讲述作者因平均每天屏幕使用时间过长，几乎依赖网络生活，决定改用功能简单的傻瓜机，在这个过程中经历了初期的焦虑，通过与专家交流及自身尝试，逐渐打破对手机的依赖，在减少与网络连接的同时收获内心平静与和他人更紧密的联系。D选项“Disconnecting for inner peace and connection (为了内心平静与联系而减少连接)”准确概括文章主旨。故选D项。 C An Anna’s Hummingbird (蜂鸟) was seen in the forest in California recently. As it moved its head, its feathers changed colours in the sunlight. The Anna’s Hummingbird is a small hummingbird found along the west coast of North America. The male Anna’s Hummingbird has colourful feathers on its head and throat, which can appear red, pink, orange, or green. This has led to the assumption that the bird can actively change the colour of its feathers, but it is actually not the case. The colour shifts we see are caused by the structure of the feathers, not by changes to the actual colouring of the feathers. The tiny structures on the surface of the feathers interact with light waves to produce certain colours. Anna’s Hummingbird feathers have tiny structures called melanosomes (黑色素体) that look like stacked flat discs (圆片). These disc stacks are super thin, close to the size of the light waves we can see. When sunlight hits these discs, the light waves bounce and interact with each other. Some colours get brighter, while others cancel out, creating shining rainbow effects — similar to how soap bubbles. This “light dance” is why hummingbird feathers look so colourful! Unlike Anna’s Hummingbirds, some birds change the colour of their feathers in a different way. For example, the Western Tanager has yellow feathers on its head and body. During molting (蜕毛), it can absorb the yellow colour to reveal an orange-red colour underneath. Thus, while Anna’s Hummingbirds rely purely on the structures of feathers, other birds actively control the colour spread and feather movement to generate changeable feathers. The special feather structures in Anna’s Hummingbirds allow us to witness the diversity and wonder of the world. Next time you observe an Anna’s Hummingbird in the sun, watch closely as its throat seems to flash in rainbow colours. But remember — this magic is happening in the structures through physics, not biology. 8. What can we learn about Anna’s Hummingbirds according to the passage? A. Their migration happens along the coast of America. B. They move their ways towards the position of the sun. C. Their wings are covered with colourful feathers. D. They are unable to control the colour changes. 9. What causes the colour changes of Anna’s Hummingbirds? A. The high brightness of their feathers. B. The actual colouring of their feathers. C. The surface structure of their feathers. D. The seasonal changes of their feathers. 10. What can be inferred from paragraph 3 about the Western Tanager? A. It absorbs various light waves. B. It actively changes the colour of the feathers. C. It mainly generates the yellow colour feathers. D. It depends on its head to change colours. 11. What is the purpose of the last paragraph? A. To advocate for the conservation of Anna’s Hummingbirds. B. To explain the biological process of feather colour changes. C. To highlight the diversity and wonder of physics in nature. D. To compare colour-changing ways among different birds. 【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了安娜蜂鸟羽毛颜色变化的原理及与其他鸟类变色方式的区别，凸显自然中物理的奇妙。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“This has led to the assumption that the bird can actively change the colour of its feathers, but it is actually not the case.(这导致人们假设这种鸟能主动改变羽毛的颜色，但实际上并非如此)”可知，安娜蜂鸟无法控制颜色的变化。故选D。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“The colour shifts we see are caused by the structure of the feathers, not by changes to the actual colouring of the feathers.(我们看到的颜色变化是由羽毛的结构引起的，而不是由羽毛实际颜色的变化引起的)”可知，安娜蜂鸟羽毛颜色变化是由羽毛表面结构引起的。故选C。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Unlike Anna’s Hummingbirds, some birds change the colour of their feathers in a different way. For example, the Western Tanager has yellow feathers on its head and body. During molting (蜕毛), it can absorb the yellow colour to reveal an orange-red colour underneath.(与安娜蜂鸟不同，有些鸟以不同的方式改变羽毛的颜色。例如，西方黄林莺的头部和身体上有黄色的羽毛。在蜕毛期间，它可以吸收黄色，露出下面的橙红色)”可知，西方黄林莺主动改变羽毛的颜色。故选B。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“The special feather structures in Anna’s Hummingbirds allow us to witness the diversity and wonder of the world.(安娜蜂鸟特殊的羽毛结构让我们见证了世界的多样性和奇妙)”以及“But remember — this magic is happening in the structures through physics, not biology.(但请记住——这种神奇是通过物理在结构中发生的，而不是生物学)”可知，最后一段的目的是强调自然中物理的多样性和奇妙。故选C。 D According to the American Time Use Survey, an average grocery trip takes more than 40 minutes. That may not sound like much, but the task can be time-consuming on busy days, largely due to many decisions. A study found that the average American consumer makes about 227 choices regarding food every day. Barry Schwartz, the psychologist and author of The Paradox of Choice, connects consumer hesitation to an increase in dissatisfaction. Even after making a choice, you can doubt whether you made the right one. It seems what we could really use at the grocery store is not more choices, but fewer. Fortunately, there exists a part of the retail sector (零售) I think of as the “single-option store” or SOS. The offerings there are deliberately reduced, typically leaving only a handful of each item to choose from. Perhaps the best example is Aldi (奥乐齐). It sells the basic grocery items, while largely avoiding name brands. Instead, it provides its own line of items. The time I save from choosing among the pared-down choices means I often get my shopping done much faster through the store. Efficiency is what we are after. While the SOS model reduces certain frustrations, it has some limitations. Any Aldi’s shopper will know the annoyance of searching in vain for some specialty item needed to complete a recipe, like a particular sauce. A person may also not like an SOS brand’s particular item. Sometimes the brands I like aren’t sold at Aldi, and the store’s option just doesn’t measure up. Still, the SOS is effective at what it does: providing limited, mid-tier-quality food options, and maybe reducing my hundreds of daily decisions. I’ll gladly take that trade-off for the time it saves me, as well as the mental space it clears. Now, I can head to my local SOS and enjoy the freedom of not having to make any choice at all. 12. What effect do too many choices have on consumers according to Schwartz? A. They encourage consumers to buy more. B. They increase consumers’ confidence in their choices. C. They cause consumers to feel frustrated and dissatisfied. D. They give consumers a greater sense of freedom in their options. 13. What does the underlined word “pared-down” mean in paragraph 3? A. Simplified. B. Expanded. C. Complicated. D. Tailored. 14. What can we know about the SOS model? A. The quality of food there is very low. B. It provides only one brand for each product category. C. Shoppers have to spend more time choosing products. D. Specialty items needed for certain recipes may not be available. 15. What is the author’s attitude toward the SOS model? A. Supportive. B. Cautious. C. Indifferent. D. Doubtful. 【答案】12. C 13. A 14. D 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。主要探讨了购物选择过多给消费者带来的困扰，介绍了“单一选项商店”（SOS）模式，它虽有减少选择、提高效率的优点，但也存在局限性，作者权衡后对该模式持支持态度。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Barry Schwartz, the psychologist and author of The Paradox of Choice, connects consumer hesitation to an increase in dissatisfaction. Even after making a choice, you can doubt whether you made the right one.(心理学家、《选择的悖论》一书的作者巴里·施瓦茨将消费者的犹豫与不满情绪的增加联系起来。即使做出了选择，你也可能怀疑自己是否做出了正确的选择)”可知，施瓦茨认为过多的选择会导致消费者感到沮丧和不满。故选C项。 【13题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段中的“Fortunately, there exists a part of the retail sector (零售) I think of as the “single-option store” or SOS. The offerings there are deliberately reduced, typically leaving only a handful of each item to choose from.(幸运的是，我认为零售业中有一部分是“单一选择商店”或SOS。那里的商品供应被刻意减少，通常每种商品只留下少数几种可供选择)”和“The time I save from choosing among the pared-down choices means I often get my shopping done much faster through the store.(从pared-down选择中节省下来的时间意味着我经常在商店里更快地完成购物)”可知，在零售业的“单一选择商店”或SOS模式中商品供应被刻意减少，“pared-down”所在句表示从这些简化后的选择中挑选，所以“pared-down”意思是“Simplified (简化的)”。故选A项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Any Aldi’s shopper will know the annoyance of searching in vain for some specialty item needed to complete a recipe, like a particular sauce.(任何一个在奥乐齐购物的人都知道，为了完成一道菜而寻找某种特色食材（比如某种特定的酱料）却一无所获的烦恼)”可知，SOS模式下特定食谱所需的特色食材可能无法买到。故选D项。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Still, the SOS is effective at what it does: providing limited, mid-tier-quality food options, and maybe reducing my hundreds of daily decisions. I’ll gladly take that trade-off for the time it saves me, as well as the mental space it clears.(尽管如此，SOS模式在其所能做的方面是有效的：提供有限的、中等质量的食物选择，也许还能减少我每天数百个决策。我很乐意用这些来换取它为我节省的时间以及它为我腾出的思维空间)”可知，作者认为SOS模式在提供选择和减少决策方面有效，且乐意接受这种模式带来的好处，所以作者对SOS模式持支持态度。故选A项。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Without feedback, we are cut off. We behave in a way that we think is right while remaining ignorant. There is positive feedback and negative feedback. Negative feedback can be hard to handle. When it is poorly delivered, it is unhelpful. ____16____ Below are some useful tips to help us give negative feedback. Deliver feedback carefully and respectfully. If given too frequently and without regard to feeling, the person on the other end will go back to defense mode — possibly losing confidence, self-esteem, and motivation. ____17____ Avoid wrapping negative feedback in praise. The feedback sandwich — “praise, criticism, praise”, while popular, may not always be appropriate. The standard can give a false view of how someone is performing. ____18____ Therefore, this standard might suggest that the performance was successful. ____19____ Either positive or negative feedback can be constructive, as long as it encourages growth. On the other hand, critical feedback serves little purpose other than to tell someone they are not good. We must, therefore, begin by considering the goal of feedback: improvement. The receiver should be clear about what has gone well and what needs to be progressed. Negative feedback must be handled carefully. ____20____ If encouraged to play to their strengths, the person receiving the feedback may possibly find a more effective way of resolving difficulties. A. Pay attention to feedback’s true goal. B. Learn to view positive feedback properly. C. Two positive comments outweigh one negative comment. D. The key is to focus on solutions and strengths, not just problems. E. Giving feedback requires a certain amount of communication skills. F. Therefore, we’d better deliver feedback with both caution and respect. G. However, if appropriate, negative feedback can be a positive experience. 【答案】16. G 17. F 18. C 19. A 20. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了给予负面反馈的一些有用建议，包括谨慎且尊重地给予反馈、避免将负面反馈夹在赞扬之中、关注反馈的真正目标以及关注解决方案和优势而非仅关注问题等内容。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Negative feedback can be hard to handle. When it is poorly delivered, it is unhelpful.(负面反馈可能很难处理。如果传递方式不当，它就毫无帮助)” 以及下文“Below are some useful tips to help us give negative feedback.(以下是一些有用的小贴士，帮助我们给出负面反馈)”可知，选项与前文形成转折，引出后文关于如何恰当给予负面反馈的内容。故G选项“然而，如果方式恰当，负面反馈可以是一次积极的体验” 符合语境，故选G。 【17题详解】 根据上文 “Deliver feedback carefully and respectfully.(谨慎且尊重地给予反馈)”以及上文“If given too frequently and without regard to feeling, the person on the other end will go back to defense mode — possibly losing confidence, self-esteem, and motivation.(如果反馈过于频繁且不顾及感受，对方会进入防御模式 —— 可能会失去信心、自尊和动力)” 可知，选项与小标题呼应，总结前文，说明因为不恰当反馈有不良后果，所以要谨慎且尊重地给予反馈。故F选项“因此，我们最好谨慎且尊重地给予反馈” 符合语境，故选F。 【18题详解】 根据上文“The feedback sandwich — “praise, criticism, praise”, while popular, may not always be appropriate. The standard can give a false view of how someone is performing.(‘赞扬—批评—赞扬’这种反馈三明治模式，虽然流行，但可能并不总是合适。这种标准会让人对某人的表现产生错误看法)” 指出“赞扬—批评—赞扬”这种反馈模式会让人产生错误看法；C选项“两条正面评价胜过一条负面评价。”解释前文这种反馈模式会产生错误看法的原因，指出可能因表扬比例过高导致误解，符合语境。故选C。 【19题详解】 根据下文“Either positive or negative feedback can be constructive, as long as it encourages growth. On the other hand, critical feedback serves little purpose other than to tell someone they are not good. We must, therefore, begin by considering the goal of feedback: improvement. The receiver should be clear about what has gone well and what needs to be progressed.(无论是正面还是负面反馈，只要它鼓励成长就是有建设性。另一方面，批判性反馈除了告诉某人他们做得不好之外，几乎没有其他作用。因此，我们必须从考虑反馈的目标开始：改进。接收者应该清楚哪些做得好，哪些需要改进)” 可知，选项强调关注反馈目标的重要性，引出后文关于反馈目标是改进的内容。A选项“关注反馈的真正目标” 符合语境，作为主旨句概括该段内容，故选A。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Negative feedback must be handled carefully.(负面反馈必须谨慎处理)” 及下文 “If encouraged to play to their strengths, the person receiving the feedback may possibly find a more effective way of resolving difficulties.(如果鼓励对方发挥优势，接受反馈的人可能会找到更有效的解决困难的方法)” 可知，选项承上启下，说明谨慎处理负面反馈的关键，引出后文鼓励发挥优势以解决困难的内容。D选项“关键是要关注解决方案和优势，而不仅仅是问题” 符合语境，故选D。 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节完形填空（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题上将该项涂黑。 A career in waitressing isn’t a dream job for most people, but Melina Salazar wasn’t like most people. Customer service was her ____21____. She was always smiling and making people happy. These qualities set her apart, but also ____22____ her to the hardest challenge she’d faced up to. Good at ____23____ difficult customers, she was ____24____ to take care of Luby’s most difficult customer, 89-year-old, World War II survivor, Walter Buck Swords. However good the food was, Buck always found something to complain about. In that time, he built up a terrible reputation. When Buck entered, things gradually ____25____. The staff stopped, and the atmosphere got a mix of respect and nervousness. Buck didn’t seem to like most things. One ____26____ was his love for hot meals. One particular afternoon ____27____ when Buck complained his soup was too cold. Instead of arguing with frustration, Melina offered a warm ____28____ and a promise to bring a new bowl. As she returned with ____29____ soup, she dared to ask about his day. The brief flash of ____30____ in Buck’s eyes was the first break in the armor (盔甲) he wore. Over time, these exchanges grew, small moments where Melina’s kindness ____31____ Buck’s rudeness, gradually ____32____ a bridge between two ____33____ distant souls. Their friendship developed, and Buck visited not just for ____34____ but to see his friend. Their story also inspired the restaurant staff, showing that ____35____ people could form a beautiful connection. 21. A. habit B. hobby C. priority D. challenge 22. A. exposed B. adapted C. accustomed D. limited 23. A. seizing B. ignoring C. avoiding D. handling 24. A. persuaded B. forced C. permitted D. tasked 25. A. improved B. changed C. remained D. worsened 26. A. rule B. exception C. choice D. feature 27. A. danced by B. drew near C. stood out D. dragged on 28. A. smile B. welcome C. hug D. environment 29. A. freezing B. steaming C. unappetizing D. inviting 30. A. pride B. interest C. surprise D. hope 31. A. met B. rejected C. cheated D. spotted 32 A. destroying B. blocking C. repairing D. building 33. A. truly B. seemingly C. finally D. constantly 34. A. food B. gifts C. bowls D. work 35. A. uninjured B. uninterested C. unlikely D. unreliable 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D 24. D 25. B 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. A 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一位服务员Melina Salazar通过耐心和善良，逐渐打破脾气古怪的二战老兵Walter Buck Swords的心防，并与他建立深厚友谊的故事。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：客户服务是她的首要任务。A. habit习惯；B. hobby爱好；C. priority首要任务，优先事项；D. challenge挑战。 根据后文“She was always smiling and making people happy.”可知，她总是微笑并让人开心，说明她把客户服务当作首要任务。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这些品质使她与众不同，但也使她面临迄今为止所遇到的最艰难的挑战。A. exposed使暴露，使面临；B. adapted适应；C. accustomed使习惯；D. limited限制。 根据后文“to the hardest challenge she’d faced up to”和“take care of Luby’s most difficult customer”可知，后文提到她被安排应对最难缠的顾客，说明这些品质“使她面临”挑战，expose ... to为固定短语，意为“使面临，暴露于”符合语境。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她擅长应对难缠的顾客，于是被安排照顾Luby’s最难应付的顾客，89岁的二战幸存者Walter Buck Swords。A. seizing抓住；B. ignoring忽视；C. avoiding避免；D. handling处理，应对。 根据后文“difficult customers”和“take care of Luby’s most difficult customer”可知，这里说的是她擅长“应对”难缠的顾客。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. persuaded说服；B. forced强迫；C. permitted允许；D. tasked分配任务，交给……任务。 根据后文“to take care of Luby’s most difficult customer”可知，她被“分配”了照顾难应付顾客的任务，be tasked to do sth.为固定短语，意为“被分配做某事”。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当Buck进来时，情况逐渐发生了变化。A. improved改善；B. changed改变；C. remained保持；D. worsened(使)恶化。 根据后文“The staff stopped, and the atmosphere got a mix of respect and nervousness.”可知，Buck进来后，气氛变得既尊重又紧张，说明情况“改变”了，changed符合语境。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：一个例外是他对热餐的喜爱。A. rule规则；B. exception例外；C. choice选择；D. feature特点。 根据前文“Buck didn’t seem to like most things.”以及后文“his love for hot meals”可知，Buck似乎不喜欢大多数东西，但对热餐的喜爱是个“例外”。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：一个特别的下午，当Buck抱怨他的汤太冷时，这件事变得格外突出。A. danced by跳舞经过；B. drew near走近，临近；C. stood out突出，显眼；D. dragged on拖得太久，持续太久。 根据后文“when Buck complained his soup was too cold”和“ Melina offered a warm  8   and a promise to bring a new bowl.”可知，这个下午因Melina的应对方式成为两人关系的转折点，因此“尤为突出”。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Melina没有沮丧地争论，而是露出了温暖的微笑，并承诺会端来一碗新的。A. smile微笑；B. welcome欢迎；C. hug拥抱；D. environment环境。 根据前文 “She was always smiling” 、“Instead of arguing with frustration”以及后文“a promise to bring a new bowl”可知，Melina没有沮丧地争论，而是露出了温暖的“微笑”，并承诺换一碗新的。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当她端着热气腾腾的汤回来时，她鼓起勇气问了他今天过得怎么样。A. freezing极冷的；B. steaming热气腾腾的；C. unappetizing难吃的，看似难吃的；D. inviting诱人的。 根据前文“his soup was too cold”以及“a promise to bring a new bowl”可知，Buck抱怨汤太冷，所以Melina端来的是“热气腾腾的”汤。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：布克眼中那短暂的一丝惊讶，是他在那层盔甲之下所隐藏的真实情感首次得以展现。A. pride骄傲；B. interest兴趣；C. surprise惊讶，意外；D. hope希望。 根据前文“Instead of arguing with frustration, Melina offered a warm ____8____ and a promise to bring a new bowl.”以及“she dared to ask about his day”和后文“in Buck’s eyes was the first break in the armor (盔甲) he wore.”可知，Melina的善意以及敢于主动提起话题和Buck聊天，让Buck意外、惊讶，打破了Buck的防备与表面的冷漠。故选C。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：随着时间的推移，这些交流越来越多，Melina的善良与Buck的无礼相遇，逐渐在两个看似遥远的灵魂之间架起了一座桥梁。A. met相遇，遭遇，交锋；B. rejected拒绝；C. cheated欺骗；D. spotted发现。 根据后文“Buck’s rudeness”以及前文提到Melina的善良和Buck的无礼，可知这里说的是Melina的善良与Buck的无礼“相遇”。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. destroying摧毁；B. blocking阻止；C. repairing修理；D. building建造。 根据上文“Over time, these exchanges grew”以及后文“a bridge between two ____13____ distant souls”可知，这里说的是双方交流增多，两人之间逐渐“建造”了一座桥梁，表示建立联系、发展友谊，与下文“Their friendship developed”与“form a beautiful connection”相呼应。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：随着时间的推移，这些交流越来越多，Melina的善良与Buck的无礼相遇，逐渐在两个看似遥远的灵魂之间架起了一座桥梁。A. truly真正地；B. seemingly看似；C. finally最终；D. constantly不断地。 根据上文“the first break in the armor (盔甲) he wore”可知Buck的粗鲁无礼只是外在的一个表现，结合下文“Their friendship developed”提到他们之间友谊的建立，可知这里说的是“看似”遥远的灵魂，强调外表看来似乎有距离但实际可建立联系。故选B。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们的友谊发展了，Buck来餐厅不仅仅是为了吃饭，而是为了见他的朋友。A. food食物；B. gifts礼物；C. bowls碗；D. work工作。 根据上文“Luby’s most difficult customer, 89-year-old, World War II survivor, Walter Buck Swords”可知，Buck来餐厅是吃饭，结合“Their friendship developed”可知，Buck来餐厅已经不仅仅是为了“吃饭”，而是为了见朋友Melina。故选A。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们的故事也激励了餐厅的工作人员，表明不太可能的人也能形成美好的联系。A. uninjured未受伤的；B. uninterested不感兴趣的；C. unlikely不太可能的；D. unreliable不可靠的。 根据上文所讲述的故事，结合前文“Melina’s kindness ____11____ Buck’s rudeness”以及“Their friendship developed, and Buck visited not just for ____14____ but to see his friend. ”可知，善良的服务员Melina和曾经非常挑剔、难缠的顾客Buck之间最终建立友谊，表明看似“不太可能的”人之间也能形成美好的联系。故选C。 第二节 语法填空（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。 Mount Emei, backs on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and stands on the southwest edge of the Sichuan Basin. Three million years ago, the main part of Mount Emei rose ___36___ (sharp) along a fault line. Due to a complex ___37___ (combine) of erosion (侵蚀), weathering, and collapse, a massive height difference was formed, creating a dramatic landscape that attracts visitors ___38___ (admire) it. The Summit of Ten Thousand Buddhas, with a height of 3,099 meters, ___39___ (be) the highest peak of Mount Emei. Mount Emei has the world’s largest metal building complex, and is also a world cultural ___40___ natural heritage site. The Buddha statue of Samantabhadra, ___41___ (measure) 48 meters high, lies at the heart of the Golden Summit on Mount Emei. The ten heads of the Buddha statue are divided ___42___ three layers (层), each with different expressions, representing the ten ___43___ (attitude) of ordinary people. Mount Emei also owns the Baoguo Temple, ___44___ many temple halls stand quietly, telling stories of centuries. Visitors can lost ___45___ (they) in the peaceful atmosphere, feeling their minds calmed by the mountain’s charm. 【答案】36. sharply 37. combination 38. to admire 39. is 40. and 41. measuring 42. into 43. attitudes 44. where 45. themselves 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了峨眉山的地理位置、形成原因、景观特色以及文化价值。 【36题详解】 考查副词。句意：三百万年前，峨眉山主体沿断层线急剧上升。空处修饰动词rose，应该用副词形式，sharp的副词为sharply，表示“急剧地”。故填sharply。 【37题详解】 考查名词。句意：由于侵蚀、风化和崩塌的复杂结合，形成了巨大的高度差，创造了吸引游客欣赏的壮丽景观。空处前有形容词complex修饰，应该用名词形式，combine的名词为combination，表示“结合”，a complex combination of...是固定搭配，表示“……的复杂组合”。故填combination。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意同上。分析句子结构可知，本句已有谓语动词was formed，所以admire应该用非谓语动词形式，此处表示“吸引游客来欣赏它”，应用动词不定式作宾语补足语。故填to admire。 【39题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：万佛顶海拔3099米，是峨眉山的最高峰。本句描述的是客观事实，应该用一般现在时，主语The Summit of Ten Thousand Buddhas为单数意义，be动词应用is。故填is。 40题详解】 考查连词。句意：峨眉山拥有世界上最大的金属建筑群，也是世界文化和自然遗产地。cultural和natural为并列关系，都是修饰heritage site的定语，所以空处应用连词and连接。故填and。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：峨眉山金顶中心矗立着一尊高48米的普贤菩萨佛像。本句已有谓语动词lies，所以measure应该用非谓语动词形式，The Buddha statue of Samantabhadra与measure之间是主动关系，此处表示“佛像高48米”，应用现在分词作后置定语，修饰The Buddha statue of Samantabhadra。故填measuring。 【42题详解】 考查介词。句意：佛像的十个头分为三层，每层都有不同的表情，代表着普通人的十种态度。divide...into...为固定短语，表示“把……分成……”，所以空处应用介词into。故填into。 【43题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：佛像的十个头分为三层，每层都有不同的表情，代表着普通人的十种态度。根据句意可知，空处表示“十种态度”，应该用名词复数形式，attitude的复数为attitudes。故填attitudes。 【44题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：峨眉山还有报国寺，那里有许多寺庙大殿静静地矗立着，诉说着几个世纪的故事。空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词the Baoguo Temple，且在定语从句中作地点状语，应用关系副词where引导。故填where。 【45题详解】 考查反身代词。句意：游客可以沉浸在宁静的氛围中，感受心灵被山峦的魅力所抚慰。lose oneself in为固定短语，表示“沉浸于，迷失于”，所以空处应用反身代词themselves。故填themselves。 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，最近你们学校举办了运动会，请你给英国朋友Tom写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括： 1.你参与的项目和表现； 2.你的感想。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Dear Tom, I’m writing to tell you about the sports meeting at my school. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Tom I’m writing to tell you about the sports meeting last week. It was held last week and turned out to be a success. I took part in the 100-meter race. When the starting gun went off, I sprinted as fast as I could. Finally, I finished second, which made me really excited. What even made me happier was that I was awarded a prize medal. This sports meeting taught me that perseverance was key. It also strengthened the friendship among classmates. What about sports events in your school? Looking forward to your reply. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给英国朋友Tom写一封邮件，分享学校举办运动会的经历，包括自己参与的项目、表现以及感想。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 参加：take part in → participate in 冲：sprint → dash 兴奋的：excited → thrilled 加强：strengthen → reinforce 2. 句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：This sports meeting taught me that perseverance was key. It also strengthened the friendship among classmates. 拓展句：Not only did this sports meeting teach me that perseverance was key, but also it strengthened the friendship among classmates. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Finally, I finished second, which made me really excited.(运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】What even made me happier was that I was awarded a prize medal.(运用了what引导的主语从句和that引导的表语从句) 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Kody came into my life at a difficult time. At that time, I was still sad about losing Lucy, my twelve-year-old dog. I was also terrified of facing the emptiness that the death of Lucy left behind. Kody and I found each other by chance when I happened to pass by a local pet store. As luck would have it, a local shelter was there for an adoption event. I passed by the dog shelter that Kody was in, and the connection was instant. At that very moment, looking up at me was a short-haired dog with hope in his sweet but lonely eyes. The volunteer from the shelter explained that Kody was almost two and had never had a home. That was all I needed to hear. While filling out the official adoption papers, the volunteer told me that Kody was quite shy. In the first few weeks after Kody came, I found myself retreating from my own life to be alone with my sorrow. Similarly, I realized my new dog was not only shy but terrified of going out. Kody and I became couch potatoes (电视虫), comforted by the fact that we only left the house when necessary. We were partners in our shared dislike of the outside world, preferring our loneliness to the company of others. As time went on, I gradually emerged from the sadness of losing Lucy, and I realized I needed to introduce Kody to life beyond our neighborhood. Our first trip to a local dog park was a disaster. Whenever a dog passed by Kody, he was so frightened that he hid behind me. Maybe I pushed it too far, so I invited a friend and his dog to play at my house. I thought that in a familiar environment, Kody would feel much more at ease. We were all in our backyard, enjoying the fresh air and open space. However, Kody spent the entire time at the back door, wanting to be let back in. Observing his behavior, my friend commented, “He’s afraid of everything.” 注意：1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Not wanting Kody to be defined like this, I aimed to enrich Kody’s life. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On our second visit to the dog park, I felt nervous. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Not wanting Kody to be defined like this, I aimed to enrich Kody’s life. After reflecting on his performances, I realized that I had pushed Kody too hard. This time, I decided to take a gentler approach. I started by taking Kody to small, pet-friendly cafes where he could get used to being around people and other animals in a controlled environment. I also did some training at home, playing recordings of dogs barking and rewarding Kody when he stayed calm. Gradually, he became more relaxed, and I felt ready to try the dog park again. On our second visit to the dog park, I felt very nervous. As we entered, I kept a close eye on Kody, ready to comfort him if he got scared. To my surprise, he walked slowly towards a group of dogs. He watched them for a moment, then cautiously joined in. What made me even more proud was that Kody began to explore the park on his own, sniffing the grass. I realized then that with patience and love, even the most fearful dog could learn to enjoy the world outside his comfort zone. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人与宠物的情感为线索展开，讲述了作者在失去爱犬Lucy后收养了极度胆小的Kody，并通过耐心引导帮助它逐渐克服恐惧、融入外界的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“不想让Kody被这样定义，我决心丰富他的生活。”可知，第一段需承接上文狗狗在适应新环境的失败经历，说明作者调整策略，选择更温和的方式帮助Kody适应外界，例如先带他去小型宠物友好场所、进行家庭训练等，为第二次去狗狗公园做铺垫。 ②由第二段首句内容“第二次去狗狗公园时，我感到很紧张。”可知，第二段需描写Kody在公园的进步表现，如主动探索环境、与其他狗互动等，体现他的转变，同时可加入作者的感受和反思。 2.续写线索：反思失败——调整训练方法——进行家庭训练——第二次去公园——观察进步——感到欣慰 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①反思：reflect on/think over ②习惯于：get used to/be accustomed to ③密切关注：keep a close eye on/watch closely/pay close attention to ④探索：explore/venture into 情绪类 ①令某人吃惊的是：to one’s surprise/to one’s astonishment ②害怕的：fearful/frightened 【点睛】【高分句型1】After reflecting on his performances, I realized that I had pushed Kody too hard.(运用了that引导的宾语从句) 【高分句型2】I started by taking Kody to small, pet-friendly cafes where he could get used to being around people and other animals in a controlled environment.(运用了where引导的定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 南充市2024-2025学年度下期普通高中二年级学业质量监测 英语试题 本试卷分为试题卷和答题卡两部分，其中试题卷共12页，答题卡共2页。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。 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，将答题卡交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £ 19.15. B. £ 9.18. C. £ 9.15. 答案是C。 1. What foreign language does the woman plan to take? A. Chinese. B. German. C. French. 2. What quality do the neighbors have? A. Loyalty. B. Patience. C. Courage. 3. What will happen in the city center? A. There will be more parking areas. B. There will be more cycle tracks. C. There will be more pollution. 4. What are the speakers talking about? A. A TV play. B. A family. C. A marriage. 5. How does the man feel about Dr. Green’s lectures? A. Surprising. B. Organized. C. Boring. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What impressed the speakers most? A. A sad scene. B. A sudden attack. C. The delicious food. 7. Where will the speakers probably go? A. To a hospital. B. To a cinema. C. To a snack bar. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What did the woman just do? A. She repaired her garden. B. She planted rose bushes. C. She wandered the street. 9. What will the man do to help the woman? A. Arrange her trip. B. Clean her house. C. Collect her mail. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the woman worried about? A. Taking Dr. Anderson’s class. B. Performing badly on her final exam. C. Studying for the midterm. 11. What can be learned about Dr. Anderson? A. His test is difficult. B. His class is easy. C. His teaching is engaging. 12. How does the man offer to help the woman? A. By explaining tough points in Dr. Anderson’s class. B. By sharing Dr. Anderson’s question types. C. By providing a summary of his own study notes. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Interviewer and interviewer. B. fellow workers. C. Waiter and customer. 14. How did the man learn about the openings? A. A friend told him about it. B. He saw an ad in the newspaper. C. He read a notice at the restaurant. 15. What kind of relevant work experience does the man have? A. Dealing with customers. B. Working under pressure. C. Serving others. 16. When will the man probably begin to work at the restaurant? A. Tomorrow. B. Next week. C. Next month. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Who is the speaker? A. A teacher. B. A principal. C. A parent. 18. What is the purpose of this talk? A. To help deal with peer pressure. B. To share examples of peer pressure. C. To introduce the definition of peer pressure. 19. Which of the following may be caused by peer pressure? A. Being late for class. B. Failing the exams. C. Treating others badly. 20. What does the speaker encourage students in need to do? A. Visit him in the office. B. Write a letter about their needs. C. Attend his extra classes. 第二部分 阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。 A There’s one thing that defines summer in Britain — a music festival. Here are the top music festivals to add the unique magic of British festivals to your summer vacation in 2025. Glastonbury (June 25-29, 2025, Somerset) Glastonbury Festival, which needs no introduction, is the world’s largest green field performing arts festival. Founded in 1970, the festival is held on a 900-acre farm in Somerset, but it also reaches a worldwide audience in the millions with a live broadcast on the BBC and online. Boomtown Fair (August 6-10, 2025, Hampshire) Boomtown Fair Festival was created by a group of young party lovers who wanted to showcase underground music, art, and theater culture. In 2025, the theme “Chapter 4: The Power of Now” continues an ongoing story. Its immersive temporary city features wandering performers and diverse music via pop-up sound systems. Reading and Leeds (July 21-24, 2025, Reading& Leeds) A youth favorite, this twin-site festival alternates acts between northern and southern England. The 2025 list of performers features Travis Scott and Bring Me The Horizon. Both venues are easily accessible by public transport, ideal for day-trippers. Latitude (July 24-27, 2025, Suffolk) The 2025 Latitude Festival features headliners Sting, Fatboy Slim, and Snow Patrol, alongside comedy stars Bridget Christie and Greg Davies. Activities include writing poems, listening to podcasts, watching cooking shows, and booking a special dinner in advance. 1. What do we know about Glastonbury? A. It is the oldest music festival in the UK. B. It features underground music artists. C. It requires participants to join in farming activities. D. It combines live performances with global broadcasts. 2. In which festival could participants be absorbed in a story? A. Glastonbury. B. Latitude. C. Boomtown Fair. D. Reading and Leeds. 3. Where will the participants meet for the July 25 Latitude? A. Somerset. B. Suffolk. C. Reading. D. Hampshire. B My average screen time was eight hours and 44 minutes per day — more time than I spent sleeping. This made me fit into the category of being “constantly online”, defined as someone whose entire life depends on the Internet. So I decided to change my lifestyle and use a dumbphone, designed with minimal features, primarily for basic communication such as calls, text messages and limited or no Internet access. The first two days of my experiment started on a weekend. I experienced deep anxiety: I thought I was missing out on an event. As a result I started calling my friends and family just to make sure that I wasn’t. I asked Lindsay Bira, a clinical health psychologist, why my decision to downgrade initially made me more anxious. “Being alone or disconnected from what’s going on can be read by the deep brain as a survival threat when it really isn’t a threat,” Bira said. “It is important to learn how to tolerate the feeling of being disconnected or left out until our brain understands that it is not a problem, which allows us to self-control without reaching for the phone, and we develop a deeper, healthier connection to ourselves.” I started calling friends to hang out, rediscovering the lost art of phone conversations. It reduces miscommunication compared to texting and makes me a better listener, helping me feel more connected. After the week, I broke the habit of automatically checking my phone for information. Instead of going through social media at work, I started getting news from other sources. 4. Why did the author switch to a dumbphone? A. To reduce her phone usage. B. To break her Internet dependency. C. To follow a trendy lifestyle. D. To improve her work productivity. 5. What was a problem the author faced at the beginning of her experiment? A. Her friends usually disturbed her. B. Her parents showed their worries. C. She began forgetting things. D. She felt deeply anxious. 6. What is Bira’s suggestion for feeling disconnected? A. Remove the survival threat. B. Distract attention from technology. C. Accept the feeling until the brain adjusts. D. Avoid situations that can cause anxiety. 7. What is a suitable title for the text? A. Abandoning smartphones for a tech-free lifestyle B. Reconnecting with nature and the self C. Creating space for family relationships D. Disconnecting for inner peace and connection C An Anna’s Hummingbird (蜂鸟) was seen in the forest in California recently. As it moved its head, its feathers changed colours in the sunlight. The Anna’s Hummingbird is a small hummingbird found along the west coast of North America. The male Anna’s Hummingbird has colourful feathers on its head and throat, which can appear red, pink, orange, or green. This has led to the assumption that the bird can actively change the colour of its feathers, but it is actually not the case. The colour shifts we see are caused by the structure of the feathers, not by changes to the actual colouring of the feathers. The tiny structures on the surface of the feathers interact with light waves to produce certain colours. Anna’s Hummingbird feathers have tiny structures called melanosomes (黑色素体) that look like stacked flat discs (圆片). These disc stacks are super thin, close to the size of the light waves we can see. When sunlight hits these discs, the light waves bounce and interact with each other. Some colours get brighter, while others cancel out, creating shining rainbow effects — similar to how soap bubbles. This “light dance” is why hummingbird feathers look so colourful! Unlike Anna’s Hummingbirds, some birds change the colour of their feathers in a different way. For example, the Western Tanager has yellow feathers on its head and body. During molting (蜕毛), it can absorb the yellow colour to reveal an orange-red colour underneath. Thus, while Anna’s Hummingbirds rely purely on the structures of feathers, other birds actively control the colour spread and feather movement to generate changeable feathers. The special feather structures in Anna’s Hummingbirds allow us to witness the diversity and wonder of the world. Next time you observe an Anna’s Hummingbird in the sun, watch closely as its throat seems to flash in rainbow colours. But remember — this magic is happening in the structures through physics, not biology. 8. What can we learn about Anna’s Hummingbirds according to the passage? A. Their migration happens along the coast of America. B. They move their ways towards the position of the sun. C. Their wings are covered with colourful feathers. D. They are unable to control the colour changes. 9. What causes the colour changes of Anna’s Hummingbirds? A. The high brightness of their feathers. B. The actual colouring of their feathers. C. The surface structure of their feathers. D. The seasonal changes of their feathers. 10. What can be inferred from paragraph 3 about the Western Tanager? A. It absorbs various light waves. B. It actively changes the colour of the feathers. C. It mainly generates the yellow colour feathers. D. It depends on its head to change colours. 11. What is the purpose of the last paragraph? A. To advocate for the conservation of Anna’s Hummingbirds. B. To explain the biological process of feather colour changes. C. To highlight the diversity and wonder of physics in nature. D. To compare colour-changing ways among different birds. D According to the American Time Use Survey, an average grocery trip takes more than 40 minutes. That may not sound like much, but the task can be time-consuming on busy days, largely due to many decisions. A study found that the average American consumer makes about 227 choices regarding food every day. Barry Schwartz, the psychologist and author of The Paradox of Choice, connects consumer hesitation to an increase in dissatisfaction. Even after making a choice, you can doubt whether you made the right one. It seems what we could really use at the grocery store is not more choices, but fewer. Fortunately, there exists a part of the retail sector (零售) I think of as the “single-option store” or SOS. The offerings there are deliberately reduced, typically leaving only a handful of each item to choose from. Perhaps the best example is Aldi (奥乐齐). It sells the basic grocery items, while largely avoiding name brands. Instead, it provides its own line of items. The time I save from choosing among the pared-down choices means I often get my shopping done much faster through the store. Efficiency is what we are after. While the SOS model reduces certain frustrations, it has some limitations. Any Aldi’s shopper will know the annoyance of searching in vain for some specialty item needed to complete a recipe, like a particular sauce. A person may also not like an SOS brand’s particular item. Sometimes the brands I like aren’t sold at Aldi, and the store’s option just doesn’t measure up. Still, the SOS is effective at what it does: providing limited, mid-tier-quality food options, and maybe reducing my hundreds of daily decisions. I’ll gladly take that trade-off for the time it saves me, as well as the mental space it clears. Now, I can head to my local SOS and enjoy the freedom of not having to make any choice at all. 12. What effect do too many choices have on consumers according to Schwartz? A. They encourage consumers to buy more. B. They increase consumers’ confidence in their choices. C. They cause consumers to feel frustrated and dissatisfied. D. They give consumers a greater sense of freedom in their options. 13. What does the underlined word “pared-down” mean in paragraph 3? A. Simplified. B. Expanded. C. Complicated. D. Tailored. 14. What can we know about the SOS model? A. The quality of food there is very low. B. It provides only one brand for each product category. C. Shoppers have to spend more time choosing products. D. Specialty items needed for certain recipes may not be available. 15 What is the author’s attitude toward the SOS model? A. Supportive. B. Cautious. C. Indifferent. D. Doubtful. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Without feedback, we are cut off. We behave in a way that we think is right while remaining ignorant. There is positive feedback and negative feedback. Negative feedback can be hard to handle. When it is poorly delivered, it is unhelpful. ____16____ Below are some useful tips to help us give negative feedback. Deliver feedback carefully and respectfully. If given too frequently and without regard to feeling, the person on the other end will go back to defense mode — possibly losing confidence, self-esteem, and motivation. ____17____ Avoid wrapping negative feedback in praise. The feedback sandwich — “praise, criticism, praise”, while popular, may not always be appropriate. The standard can give a false view of how someone is performing. ____18____ Therefore, this standard might suggest that the performance was successful. ____19____ Either positive or negative feedback can be constructive, as long as it encourages growth. On the other hand, critical feedback serves little purpose other than to tell someone they are not good. We must, therefore, begin by considering the goal of feedback: improvement. The receiver should be clear about what has gone well and what needs to be progressed. Negative feedback must be handled carefully. ____20____ If encouraged to play to their strengths, the person receiving the feedback may possibly find a more effective way of resolving difficulties. A. Pay attention to feedback’s true goal. B. Learn to view positive feedback properly. C. Two positive comments outweigh one negative comment. D. The key is to focus on solutions and strengths, not just problems. E Giving feedback requires a certain amount of communication skills. F. Therefore, we’d better deliver feedback with both caution and respect. G. However, if appropriate, negative feedback can be a positive experience. 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节完形填空（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题上将该项涂黑。 A career in waitressing isn’t a dream job for most people, but Melina Salazar wasn’t like most people. Customer service was her ____21____. She was always smiling and making people happy. These qualities set her apart, but also ____22____ her to the hardest challenge she’d faced up to. Good at ____23____ difficult customers, she was ____24____ to take care of Luby’s most difficult customer, 89-year-old, World War II survivor, Walter Buck Swords. However good the food was, Buck always found something to complain about. In that time, he built up a terrible reputation. When Buck entered, things gradually ____25____. The staff stopped, and the atmosphere got a mix of respect and nervousness. Buck didn’t seem to like most things. One ____26____ was his love for hot meals. One particular afternoon ____27____ when Buck complained his soup was too cold. Instead of arguing with frustration, Melina offered a warm ____28____ and a promise to bring a new bowl. As she returned with ____29____ soup, she dared to ask about his day. The brief flash of ____30____ in Buck’s eyes was the first break in the armor (盔甲) he wore. Over time, these exchanges grew, small moments where Melina’s kindness ____31____ Buck’s rudeness, gradually ____32____ a bridge between two ____33____ distant souls. Their friendship developed, and Buck visited not just for ____34____ but to see his friend. Their story also inspired the restaurant staff, showing that ____35____ people could form a beautiful connection. 21. A. habit B. hobby C. priority D. challenge 22. A. exposed B. adapted C. accustomed D. limited 23. A. seizing B. ignoring C. avoiding D. handling 24. A. persuaded B. forced C. permitted D. tasked 25. A. improved B. changed C. remained D. worsened 26 A. rule B. exception C. choice D. feature 27. A. danced by B. drew near C. stood out D. dragged on 28. A. smile B. welcome C. hug D. environment 29. A. freezing B. steaming C. unappetizing D. inviting 30. A. pride B. interest C. surprise D. hope 31. A. met B. rejected C. cheated D. spotted 32. A. destroying B. blocking C. repairing D. building 33. A. truly B. seemingly C. finally D. constantly 34. A. food B. gifts C. bowls D. work 35. A. uninjured B. uninterested C. unlikely D. unreliable 第二节 语法填空（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。 Mount Emei backs on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and stands on the southwest edge of the Sichuan Basin. Three million years ago, the main part of Mount Emei rose ___36___ (sharp) along a fault line. Due to a complex ___37___ (combine) of erosion (侵蚀), weathering, and collapse, a massive height difference was formed, creating a dramatic landscape that attracts visitors ___38___ (admire) it. The Summit of Ten Thousand Buddhas, with a height of 3,099 meters, ___39___ (be) the highest peak of Mount Emei. Mount Emei has the world’s largest metal building complex, and is also a world cultural ___40___ natural heritage site. The Buddha statue of Samantabhadra, ___41___ (measure) 48 meters high, lies at the heart of the Golden Summit on Mount Emei. The ten heads of the Buddha statue are divided ___42___ three layers (层), each with different expressions, representing the ten ___43___ (attitude) of ordinary people. Mount Emei also owns the Baoguo Temple, ___44___ many temple halls stand quietly, telling stories of centuries. Visitors can lost ___45___ (they) in the peaceful atmosphere, feeling their minds calmed by the mountain’s charm. 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，最近你们学校举办了运动会，请你给英国朋友Tom写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括： 1.你参与的项目和表现； 2.你的感想。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Dear Tom, I’m writing to tell you about the sports meeting at my school. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Kody came into my life at a difficult time. At that time, I was still sad about losing Lucy, my twelve-year-old dog. I was also terrified of facing the emptiness that the death of Lucy left behind. Kody and I found each other by chance when I happened to pass by a local pet store. As luck would have it, a local shelter was there for an adoption event. I passed by the dog shelter that Kody was in, and the connection was instant. At that very moment, looking up at me was a short-haired dog with hope in his sweet but lonely eyes. The volunteer from the shelter explained that Kody was almost two and had never had a home. That was all I needed to hear. While filling out the official adoption papers, the volunteer told me that Kody was quite shy. In the first few weeks after Kody came, I found myself retreating from my own life to be alone with my sorrow. Similarly, I realized my new dog was not only shy but terrified of going out. Kody and I became couch potatoes (电视虫), comforted by the fact that we only left the house when necessary. We were partners in our shared dislike of the outside world, preferring our loneliness to the company of others. As time went on, I gradually emerged from the sadness of losing Lucy, and I realized I needed to introduce Kody to life beyond our neighborhood. Our first trip to a local dog park was a disaster. Whenever a dog passed by Kody, he was so frightened that he hid behind me. Maybe I pushed it too far, so I invited a friend and his dog to play at my house. I thought that in a familiar environment, Kody would feel much more at ease. We were all in our backyard, enjoying the fresh air and open space. However, Kody spent the entire time at the back door, wanting to be let back in. Observing his behavior, my friend commented, “He’s afraid of everything.” 注意：1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Not wanting Kody to be defined like this, I aimed to enrich Kody’s life. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On our second visit to the dog park, I felt nervous. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$