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西南大学附中2024—2025学年度下期期末考试 高二英语试题 (满分：150分; 考试时间：120分钟 ) 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、班级、考场/座位号、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2.答选择题时，必须使用2B铅笔填涂：答非选择题时，必须使用0.5毫米的黑色签字笔书写;必须在题号对应的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写无效;保持答卷清洁、完整。 3.考试结束后，将答题卡交回(试题卷学生保存，以备评讲)。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 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。 1. What’s the weather like? A. Rainy. B. Hot. C. Windy. 2. Who is the woman probably talking to? A. A Policeman. B. A friend. C. Her husband. 3. How will the woman probably get to Chongqing Grand Theater? A. Take Bus 604. B. Take the light rail. C. Take a taxi. 4 When does the performance start? A. At 6o’ clock. B. At 7o’ clock. C. At 8o’ clock. 5. Why is the man talking to the woman? A. To talk about insurance. B. To describe his illness. C. To make an appointment. 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小题。 6. What do we know about Mr. Carter? A. He lacks a lot of experience. B. He worked on a trade deal last year. C. He is a new member of the company. 7. Who do the speakers think is suitable for the position in the end? A. Mr. Carter. B. Ms. Temple. C. Mr. Duncan. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9小题。 8. What does the woman like most about being a teacher? A. Doing professional research. B. Seeing her students make progress. C. Meeting and learning from various people. 9. How does the woman feel about her job? A. Challenging. B. Rewarding. C. Tiring. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12小题。 10. Where are the speakers probably? A. In a store. B. In a post office. C. At home. 11. How much will the man pay for the delivery? A. For free. B. 15 yuan. C.20 yuan. 12. When will the man get his delivery? A. Today. B. Tomorrow. C. The day after tomorrow. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16小题。 13. Why does the man want to go dancing at first? A. He doesn’t like to go to the movies. B. It is a long time since he danced. C. He just wants to do it for a change. 14. What is the woman supposed to do tomorrow? A. Go dancing. B. Watch a movie. C. Go hiking. 15 What will they do that evening in the end? A. Play cards. B. Visit a friend. C. Go shopping. 16. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers? A. Colleagues. B. Neighbours. C. A couple. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20小题。 17. When does the Business Studies course start? A. On June 5th. B. On June 12th. C. On July 11th. 18. What can the students bring with them during the course? A. Business videos. B. Notebook computers. C. Mobile phones. 19. Where is the Business Studies Department? A. Beside the main entrance of the college. B. On the left side of the science center. C. Next to the staff car park. 20. What language classes are provided this summer? A. Italian and Spanish. B. French and Chinese. C. Japanese and German. 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37.5分) A If your bookshelf is looking a little empty and collecting dust, or you’re trying to start reading more, a book box will do it all for you and send you an accurate selection from your favourites. Finding the right book subscription can be tricky, though, which is why we’ve gathered some of the best book subscription boxes in Australia for you to enjoy. Bionic Book Subscription, $75 per six months at Etsy This personalized book subscription service will send you books via an algorithm (算法) that learns your taste preferences to select and send books you’ll love. You can enjoy a mix of new and recent releases across fiction and contemporary classics. Mystery Book Subscription Box, $99.95 per quarter at Isubscribe Enjoy a great selection of pre-loved books, coming straight to your door, with a range of extras to keep you reading comfortable. 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Can’t believe I got a perfect-condition hardcover on my first go. It was an amazing surprise. The custom little bookmarks are cute too. I’d recommend this subscription in a heartbeat and can’t wait to purchase a second round,” a five-star reviewer said. 1. Which one is the least costly if you subscribe for a year? A. Bionic Book Subscription. B. Mystery Book Subscription Box. C. Australian Magazine Subscription. D. Ultimate Mystery Book Subscription Box. 2. What do we know about Australian Magazine Subscription? A. It covers a wide range of interest. B. It contains extra hand-made items. C It can be purchased as a gift subscription. D. It learns readers’ taste preferences via an algorithm. 3. What do Mystery Book Subscription Box and Ultimate Mystery Book Subscription Box have in common? A. A supply of top-selling books. B. A service of monthly delivery. C. A mix of new and recent releases. D. A selection of amazing hardcovers. B 23-year-old Rachna Kumari is a soft-spoken young woman selling her handmade wheat stalk paintings, a traditional cultural art form using natural wheat straw. Every morning, even before her mother awakens, she finishes cooking and cleaning before cycling 5km to run her shop alone. Over the past years, she has sold about 200 of her paintings. However, back in 2019, Rachna almost gave up on life after having to leave school due to family’s financial problems. She became depressed, thinking she would have to spend the rest of her days doing household chores. Around this time, the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) came into the picture with Project Lehar, starting to provide vocational training, and courses on entreprencurship (创业) and life skills for young women. Project Lehar, run by AKF in partnership with The King’s Trust International, an organisation founded to tackle the crisis of youth unemployment, enables girls and young women from disadvantaged backgrounds to rediscover and realise their potential. This was a good opportunity for Rachna not just to continue her studies but also to convince her parents to drop her marriage plans. After she was admitted into college through Project Lehar, she was also given some suggestions on entrepreneurial and career prospects. One such session regarding wheat stalk painting made her fall in love with this traditional art form and her creativity was brought out. Now she is economically independent by selling wheat stalk paintings. However, Rachna is not resting on her achievements. Her shop also doubles up as a training centre where other girls from disadvantaged backgrounds like her who want to stand on their own feet get a second chance to change their lives like she did. While teaching these enthusiastic young girls is a joyful experience, what gives Rachna more pride is being chosen as a wheat stalk painting trainer by the foundation. From being a trainee under this project to now becoming its qualified trainer, Rachna’s life has come full circle. 4. What left Rachna in low spirits initially? A. Losing her favourite job. B. Doing household chores. C. Dropping out of school. D. Running the shop by herself. 5. How did Rachna benefit from Project Lehar? A. She got a degree from it. B. She had a new attitude towards marriage. C. She managed to proceed with her studies. D. She was sponsored to start her own business. 6. What brings Rachna the greatest sense of achievement? A. Expanding her business scale. B. Being selected as a trainer. C. Financing disadvantaged families. D. Teaching ambitious girls. 7. Which of the following best describes Rachna? A. Motivated and creative. B. Wealthy and independent. C. Sociable and critical. D. Talented and modest. C For the past 20 years, I’ve searched libraries and the Internet for others who are thinking about the possible effect of the breakdown of multigenerational families. I’ve been surprised at how few resources exist on this topic. It’s the main reason I chose to finally write Family Revision. While I’ve expected one of the countless marriage and family writers and thinkers to address this topic, none seem to really understand that the transition (转变) from multigenerational families to nuclear families is at the root of so many of the other symptoms they discuss. Well, the silence on this topic was finally broken and it was not from a traditional family publication but from David Brooks, The New York Times columnist writing for The Atlantic. In an article nearly the length of a dissertation on this subject, Brooks masterfully exposes the root problem with the modern family. In the article, Brooks wrote, “When we discuss the problems the country is facing, we don’t talk about family enough. It feels too judgmental, too uncomfortable, and maybe even too religious. But the fact is that the nuclear family has been collapsing in slow motion for decades, and many of our other problems — with education, mental health, and the quality of the labor force — stem from that breakdown. We have left behind the family structure of the past. For most people it’s not coming back.” Many Americans are hungering to live in multigenerational families, in the way that is new and ancient at the same time. This is a significant opportunity, a chance to thicken and broaden family relationships, a chance to allow more adults and children to live and grow under the loving gaze of a dozen pairs of eyes, and be caught, when they fall, by a dozen pairs of arms. For decades we have been eating at smaller and smaller tables, with fewer and fewer relatives. It’s time for a change. 8. Which word can best describe the breakdown of multigenerational families? A. Damaging. B. Extraordinary. C. Meaningful. D. Ineffective. 9. What does the author think of Brooks’ article? A. It’s a tradition. B. It’s a victory. C. It’s a comparison. D. It’s a breakthrough. 10. What can be inferred from Brooks’ article? A. Most Americans have health problems. B. America is facing a sea change in society. C. Focusing on family-related issues is urgent. D. People benefit from the present family structure. 11. What is the author’s attitude to the structure of multigenerational families? A. Dismissive. B. Approving. C. Unclear. D. Doubtful. D Imagine waking up one morning to find your smartphone missing. You can no longer get guided to work, order your coffee, or connect with friends. For most of us, it is a nightmare（噩梦）. But it should not be exactly far-fetched. Despite being more digitally connected than ever, we are lonelier and more anxious. Anxiety rates increased by 25% globally. Depression now affects over 280 million people worldwide. All of this is due to our growing dependence on social media and smart technologies designed to offer quick relief but often at the expense of deep, meaningful engagement, which may further cause our loss of something easy to be ignored. While these conveniences offer short-term relief, they may weaken our thinking skills. For example, GPS has undeniably transformed how we travel. But a 2020 study found that frequent GPS users struggle more with self-guided navigation. Over time, those who depended more on GPS showed a sharp decline in spacial memory and problem-solving skills. However, reducing dependence on these conveniences can lead to discomfort. In seeking comfort today, we might be trading away some discomfort. That is the problem: the very discomfort we avoid is often what strengthens us. Viewing stress, a kind of discomfort, as a challenge rather than a threat leads to better outcomes. Research shows that mild stress can enhance adaptability. Neuroscience（神经科学） reveals that neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to form new connections—is enhanced through challenging experiences. This adaptability is crucial for developing resilience, （抗逆力）, a process fueled by both mental challenges and active effort. But this doesn't mean we should reject comfort entirely; it's to balance it with intentional discomfort. Think of it as “microdosing hardship”—a series of small, manageable difficulties that keep our mental and emotional muscles strong, such as writing with a pen, or washing dishes by hand. These small acts are enough to reawaken the resilience we've buried under layers of ease. So, the next time you feel the pull of ease, pause. Ask yourself: Is this momentary comfort helping me grow or is it keeping me stuck? Choosing discomfort isn't easy, but sometimes, it's worth it. 12. What does the underlined word “far-fetched” in Paragraph 1 probably mean? A. Possible to change. B. Certain to function. C. Unlikely to be settled. D. Unable to be accepted. 13. What may digital conveniences cause according to the text? A. The fast but worthless relief. B. The meaningful engagement. C. The loss of thinking capacity. D. The lack of necessary comfort. 14. Which is a real-life application of “microdosing hardship”? A. Taking the stairs instead of the lift. B. Ordering take-out food after work. C. Exploring a new city by using GPS. D. Writing an email using voice-to-text. 15. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. GPS: the invisible cost of convenience B. Stress: the main cause of brain damage C. Discomfort: a hidden source of resilience D. Smartphones: barriers to human progress 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Emotions can shape us in different ways. ___16___ Taking responsibility of your emotions is how you stand out from the crowd. Let’s explore some powerful strategies to help you on this journey. •Accept others as hey are ___17___ Keeping that in mind, remember you cannot change others. Even if you try changing others, you will only be hurting yourself in the process. The best course of action would be to change yourself. This is how you will become emotionally intelligent and happier. •Try using “I” statements. Hiding your emotions can harm relationships. When your feelings are hurt. it’s good to voice it straightforward. ___18___ The best way to do this is by using “I” statements. For example, say, “I feel heart-broken.” instead of “You made me feel heart-broken.” This allows you to communicate your feelings without blaming others. • ___19___ Negative thoughts can cloud your judgment. However, in over 70% of cases, we let them take hold and this is completely wrong. Whenever the other person is behaving in an upsetting manner, ask yourself if you have done anything to make them feel like that. Self-reflection helps you respond thoughtfully rather than letting emotions take control. •Mind your words and actions. In emotional moments, especially during arguments, we often say or do things we later regret. When emotions run high, anger or impatience can take control of us. Instead of reacting without forethought, consider taking a moment to reflect before responding. ___20___ A. Question your actions. B. Avoid those negative thoughts. C. Tell others how you feel in a nonjudgmental way. D. Just like you, everyone else is entitled to their own beliefs. E Express your needs clearly and encourage others to do so. F. During this moment, calm your emotions and respond sensibly. G. To better yourself, it’s essential to develop emotional intelligence. 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) I once worked in the remote but beautiful countryside. All farm work can, in my experience, ____21____ a person to develop a Spartan (斯巴达式的) spirit. From the age of eight, I had to contribute my share of ____22____ along with my parents and two elder brothers. On the hottest summer days when the air ____23____ flowed, I knelt in a paddy field (稻田) with my knees deep in mud. The bugs and worms in the water ____24____ into my skin, and the sun burned upon my ____25____ back. Sweat streamed down; if a drop ran into the eyes, it would ____26____ tears. So I always kept my face as low as possible. I told myself, “Be ____27____!” If my parents and brothers could go on taking it, so could I. ____28____ I pulled myself together and dragged myself forward. I learned not to be afraid of difficulties and the meaning of “you reap (收获) what you ____29____”. “Judge a man not by his face, but by his ____30____,” my mother used to say. The land is ____31____, as long as you are willing to work on it. When the wind blew and the rice plants moved like ____32____ in the sea, breathtakingly beautiful, a deep sense of satisfaction ____33____ in me. Although later I went into academic research, I shall always remember what working in the paddy fields taught me: ____34____ your feet firmly on the ground, never give up and you will be ____35____. 21. A. remind B. warn C. require D. train 22. A. wealth B. luck C. labour D. wisdom 23. A. gently B. hardly C. heavily D. usually 24. A. climbed B. bit C. cut D. fell 25. A. arched B. broad C. strong D. straightened 26. A. hold B. produce C. drop D. replace 27. A. quick B. proud C. quiet D. patient 28. A. Slowly B. Slightly C. Safely D. Sadly 29. A. pick B. find C. sow D. wish 30. A. fields B. books C. neighbours D. clothes 31. A. affordable B. acceptable C. dependable D. livable 32. A. boats B. weeds C. fishes D. waves 33. A. welled up B. broke up C. cooled off D. held off 34. A. drag B. kick C. plant D. lift 35. A. promoted B. educated C. comforted D. rewarded 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。 There is a Chinese story of an old man in his 90s working with his family to remove mountains to connect the outside world despite others’ doubts, which has inspired the Chinese to unite and overcome difficulties with hard work and ____36____ (determine). The story became a reality in Lin County, Henan Province in the 1960s, with a 1,500-kilometer-long waterway along the cliffs of the Taihang Mountains ____37____ (build) by the local people within 10 years, bringing precious water from the Zhanghe River in the bordering Shanxi Province ____38____ the drought-hit area. Initially, finding drinking water was ____39____ headache for residents, for people had to fetch water from five kilometers away every day.____40____ (ease) this area’s water shortages, the local government decided to construct a canal across the mountains, ____41____ construction was a remarkable engineering achievement. People dug canals with simple tools, leveling 1,250 mountain tops and ____42____ (remove) 22.25 million cubic meters of earth and rocks until June 1969. Since then, their deeds ____43____ (praise) as the “spirit of the Red Flag Canal”, which ____44____ (dramatic) changed the life of the local people. Professor Zhou Ruichang from Henan University remarked, “It is ____45____ (fantasy) that their heroic acts solved water supply difficulties to some 567,000 people.” 第四部分写作(共两节;满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假如你是李华，学校要在12月底为高三学生举行一场成人节活动（a coming-of-age ceremony），你希望参加此次活动的策划工作。请根据以下提示，用英语给学校写一封申请信，内容包括： 1.对此活动的认识； 2.你的活动创意。 注意：1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式写在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Sir or Madam, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely Li Hua 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 It was a gloomy afternoon, with dark clouds hanging low in the sky, making the already old-fashioned campus seem even more deserted. After the last class of the day, I walked across the campus with my close classmate, Tom. As we neared a quiet corner beside the old library, a series of faint meowing sounds (猫叫声) pierced the stillness. Our curiosity piqued, we exchanged a glance and immediately traced the source of the noise. Behind a messy stack of old boxes, we discovered a minuscule, emaciated cat. Its once-soft fur was now caked with dirt, and its small body trembled ever so slightly, a clear indication that it had suffered from days of hunger and cold. A profound sense of pity welled up within us. Tom bent down slowly, his hand extended gently, his voice soft as he tried to lead the frightened animal out. At first, the cat was frightened, its wide-eyed gaze fixed on us in fear. But gradually, after a few moments of cautious sniffing (嗅), it timidly stepped out from its hiding spot. We knew we couldn’t abandon this helpless creature. Tom proposed taking it to the school infirmary (医务室), believing the school doctor might be able to assess its condition. I nodded in instant agreement, yet a tinge of worry crept in as we pondered how the school authorities would respond to us bringing a cat into the infirmary. Just at that moment, Lily, a classmate with a kind heart and a skill of animal care, happened to pass by. The moment she laid eyes on the pitiful cat in our arms, her expression softened. She informed us that she had experience in dealing with stray (走失的) animals and eagerly offered her assistance. With Lily on board, our determination to save the cat grew tenfold. We held the cat gently and made our way towards the infirmary, filled with hope and a touch of nervousness. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题纸相应位置作答。 On reaching the infirmary, the school doctor greeted us with a surprised look. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Over the next few days, we took turns to take care of the cat. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 西南大学附中2024—2025学年度下期期末考试 高二英语试题 (满分：150分; 考试时间：120分钟 ) 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、班级、考场/座位号、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2.答选择题时，必须使用2B铅笔填涂：答非选择题时，必须使用0.5毫米的黑色签字笔书写;必须在题号对应的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写无效;保持答卷清洁、完整。 3.考试结束后，将答题卡交回(试题卷学生保存，以备评讲)。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 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。 1. What’s the weather like? A. Rainy. B. Hot. C. Windy. 2. Who is the woman probably talking to? A. A Policeman. B. A friend. C. Her husband. 3. How will the woman probably get to Chongqing Grand Theater? A. Take Bus 604. B. Take the light rail. C. Take a taxi. 4. When does the performance start? A At 6o’ clock. B. At 7o’ clock. C. At 8o’ clock. 5. Why is the man talking to the woman? A. To talk about insurance. B. To describe his illness. C. To make an appointment. 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小题。 6. What do we know about Mr. Carter? A. He lacks a lot of experience. B. He worked on a trade deal last year. C. He is a new member of the company. 7. Who do the speakers think is suitable for the position in the end? A. Mr. Carter. B. Ms. Temple. C. Mr. Duncan. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9小题。 8. What does the woman like most about being a teacher? A. Doing professional research. B. Seeing her students make progress. C. Meeting and learning from various people. 9. How does the woman feel about her job? A. Challenging. B. Rewarding. C. Tiring. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12小题。 10. Where are the speakers probably? A. In a store. B. In a post office. C. At home. 11. How much will the man pay for the delivery? A. For free. B. 15 yuan. C.20 yuan. 12. When will the man get his delivery? A. Today. B. Tomorrow. C. The day after tomorrow. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16小题。 13. Why does the man want to go dancing at first? A. He doesn’t like to go to the movies. B. It is a long time since he danced. C. He just wants to do it for a change. 14. What is the woman supposed to do tomorrow? A. Go dancing. B. Watch a movie. C. Go hiking. 15. What will they do that evening in the end? A. Play cards. B. Visit a friend. C. Go shopping. 16. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers? A. Colleagues. B. Neighbours. C. A couple. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20小题。 17. When does the Business Studies course start? A. On June 5th. B. On June 12th. C. On July 11th. 18. What can the students bring with them during the course? A. Business videos. B. Notebook computers. C. Mobile phones. 19. Where is the Business Studies Department? A. Beside the main entrance of the college. B. On the left side of the science center. C. Next to the staff car park. 20. What language classes are provided this summer? A. Italian and Spanish. B. French and Chinese. C. Japanese and German. 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37.5分) A If your bookshelf is looking a little empty and collecting dust, or you’re trying to start reading more, a book box will do it all for you and send you an accurate selection from your favourites. Finding the right book subscription can be tricky, though, which is why we’ve gathered some of the best book subscription boxes in Australia for you to enjoy. Bionic Book Subscription, $75 per six months at Etsy This personalized book subscription service will send you books via an algorithm (算法) that learns your taste preferences to select and send books you’ll love. You can enjoy a mix of new and recent releases across fiction and contemporary classics. Mystery Book Subscription Box, $99.95 per quarter at Isubscribe Enjoy a great selection of pre-loved books, coming straight to your door, with a range of extras to keep you reading comfortable. You can expect to receive three or six books sent to you month by month, according to your choice. “Purchased as a gift subscription for Father’s Day and he absolutely loves it! Such a fantastic and unique option for a book lover yourself or a loved one,” a five-star reviewer said. Australian Magazine Subscription, $36.99 per month at Magshop Magshop features all of the top selling Australian magazine subscriptions in one place, making it easy for you to enjoy your favourites. You’ll find all kinds of books—from entertainment, lifestyle, fashion and beauty to games and puzzles, health and fitness, cooking, homes, and so much more. Ultimate Mystery Book Subscription Box, $190 per year at Etsy Sent to you month by month, each box contains three or six great books with one hand-drawn bookmark, a new handmade candle in a variety of colours, smells and containers, and a new pair of socks. “Got 2/3 books so far and I’m loving the selection! Can’t believe I got a perfect-condition hardcover on my first go. It was an amazing surprise. The custom little bookmarks are cute too. I’d recommend this subscription in a heartbeat and can’t wait to purchase a second round,” a five-star reviewer said. 1. Which one is the least costly if you subscribe for a year? A. Bionic Book Subscription. B. Mystery Book Subscription Box. C. Australian Magazine Subscription. D. Ultimate Mystery Book Subscription Box. 2. What do we know about Australian Magazine Subscription? A It covers a wide range of interest. B. It contains extra hand-made items. C. It can be purchased as a gift subscription. D. It learns readers’ taste preferences via an algorithm. 3. What do Mystery Book Subscription Box and Ultimate Mystery Book Subscription Box have in common? A. A supply of top-selling books. B. A service of monthly delivery. C. A mix of new and recent releases. D. A selection of amazing hardcovers. 【答案】1. A 2. A 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了澳大利亚几个书籍订阅盒服务。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据每个书籍订阅盒后面的价格 Bionic Book Subscription, $75 per six months（每6个月75美元），Mystery Book Subscription Box, $99.95 per quarter（每个季度99.95美元），Australian Magazine Subscription, $36.99 per month（每个月36.99美元）和Ultimate Mystery Book Subscription Box, $190 per year（每年190美元）可以推算出，如果订阅一年，花钱最少的是 Bionic Book Subscription。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据 “Australian Magazine Subscription” 中的 “You’ll find all kinds of books – from entertainment, lifestyle, fashion and beauty to games and puzzles, health and fitness, cooking, homes, and so much more.”（你会发现各种各样的书——从娱乐、生活方式、时尚和美容到游戏和拼图、健康和健身、烹饪、家庭等等。）可知，该订阅盒可涵盖很多书籍，可以满足书籍爱好者的广泛兴趣。故选A。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据“Mystery Book Subscription Box”中的“You can expect to receive three or six books sent to you month by month”（你可以指望每月有三或六本书送到你手中）和“Ultimate Mystery Book Subscription Box ”中“Sent to you month by month”（逐月寄给你）可知，这两个订阅盒都是按月将书籍送到顾客手中，故选B。 B 23-year-old Rachna Kumari is a soft-spoken young woman selling her handmade wheat stalk paintings, a traditional cultural art form using natural wheat straw. Every morning, even before her mother awakens, she finishes cooking and cleaning before cycling 5km to run her shop alone. Over the past years, she has sold about 200 of her paintings. However, back in 2019, Rachna almost gave up on life after having to leave school due to family’s financial problems. She became depressed, thinking she would have to spend the rest of her days doing household chores. Around this time, the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) came into the picture with Project Lehar, starting to provide vocational training, and courses on entreprencurship (创业) and life skills for young women. Project Lehar, run by AKF in partnership with The King’s Trust International, an organisation founded to tackle the crisis of youth unemployment, enables girls and young women from disadvantaged backgrounds to rediscover and realise their potential. This was a good opportunity for Rachna not just to continue her studies but also to convince her parents to drop her marriage plans. After she was admitted into college through Project Lehar, she was also given some suggestions on entrepreneurial and career prospects. One such session regarding wheat stalk painting made her fall in love with this traditional art form and her creativity was brought out. Now she is economically independent by selling wheat stalk paintings. However, Rachna is not resting on her achievements. Her shop also doubles up as a training centre where other girls from disadvantaged backgrounds like her who want to stand on their own feet get a second chance to change their lives like she did. While teaching these enthusiastic young girls is a joyful experience, what gives Rachna more pride is being chosen as a wheat stalk painting trainer by the foundation. From being a trainee under this project to now becoming its qualified trainer, Rachna’s life has come full circle. 4. What left Rachna in low spirits initially? A. Losing her favourite job. B. Doing household chores. C. Dropping out of school. D. Running the shop by herself. 5. How did Rachna benefit from Project Lehar? A. She got a degree from it. B. She had a new attitude towards marriage. C. She managed to proceed with her studies. D. She was sponsored to start her own business. 6. What brings Rachna the greatest sense of achievement? A. Expanding her business scale. B. Being selected as a trainer. C. Financing disadvantaged families. D. Teaching ambitious girls. 7. Which of the following best describes Rachna? A. Motivated and creative. B. Wealthy and independent. C. Sociable and critical. D. Talented and modest. 【答案】4. C 5. C 6. B 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Rachna Kumari在一个基金项目的帮助下重拾学业，通过出售手工制作的麦秆画而获得经济独立，并帮助其他年轻女孩改变生活的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“However, back in 2019, Rachna almost gave up on life after having to leave school due to family’s financial problems. She became depressed, thinking she would have to spend the rest of her days doing household chores. (然而，早在2019年，由于家庭经济问题，Rachna不得不离开学校，几乎放弃了生活。她变得沮丧起来，想着她将不得不把剩下的时间花在做家务上)”可知，辍学起初让Rachna情绪低落。故选C项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Project Lehar, run by AKF in partnership with The King’s Trust International, an organisation founded to tackle the crisis of youth unemployment, enables girls and young women from disadvantaged backgrounds to rediscover and realise their potential. This was a good opportunity for Rachna not just to continue her studies but also to convince her parents to drop her marriage plans.(由AKF与国际国王信托组织合作运营的Lehar项目旨在解决青年失业危机，帮助来自贫困背景的女孩和年轻女性重新发现并实现她们的潜力。这对Rachna来说是一个很好的机会，不仅可以继续她的学业，还可以说服她的父母放弃她的婚姻计划)”可知，得益于该项目，Rachna得到了继续学习的机会。故选C项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“While teaching these enthusiastic young girls is a joyful experience, what gives Rachna more pride is being chosen as a wheat stalk painting trainer by the foundation. From being a trainee under this project to now becoming its qualified trainer, Rachna’s life has come full circle.(虽然教这些热情的年轻女孩是一种愉快的经历，但让Rachna更自豪的是，她被基金会选为麦秆绘画培训师。从这个项目的学员到如今成为合格的培训师，Rachna的人生已经圆满了)”可知，被选为麦秆画培训师给Rachna带来了最大的成就感。故选B项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“After she was admitted into college through Project Lehar, she was also given some suggestions on entrepreneurial and career prospects. (在她通过Lehar项目进入大学后，她也得到了一些关于创业和职业前景的建议)”和第五段中“Her shop also doubles up as a training centre where other girls from disadvantaged backgrounds like her who want to stand on their own feet get a second chance to change their lives like she did. (她的商店同时也是一个培训中心，在那里，其他像她一样来自弱势家庭的女孩也像她一样，想要自力更生，获得第二次机会，改变自己的生活)”可知，Rachna一直努力拼搏，通过Lehar项目进入大学学习，并成功经营自己的商店，将其发展起来，因此她是富有上进心的。再根据第四段中“One such session regarding wheat stalk painting made her fall in love with this traditional art form and her creativity was brought out. (一次关于麦秆画的讲座，让她爱上了这种传统的艺术形式，并激发了她的创造力)”可推知，Rachna是有创造力的。故选A项。 C For the past 20 years, I’ve searched libraries and the Internet for others who are thinking about the possible effect of the breakdown of multigenerational families. I’ve been surprised at how few resources exist on this topic. It’s the main reason I chose to finally write Family Revision. While I’ve expected one of the countless marriage and family writers and thinkers to address this topic, none seem to really understand that the transition (转变) from multigenerational families to nuclear families is at the root of so many of the other symptoms they discuss. Well, the silence on this topic was finally broken and it was not from a traditional family publication but from David Brooks, The New York Times columnist writing for The Atlantic. In an article nearly the length of a dissertation on this subject, Brooks masterfully exposes the root problem with the modern family. In the article, Brooks wrote, “When we discuss the problems the country is facing, we don’t talk about family enough. It feels too judgmental, too uncomfortable, and maybe even too religious. But the fact is that the nuclear family has been collapsing in slow motion for decades, and many of our other problems — with education, mental health, and the quality of the labor force — stem from that breakdown. We have left behind the family structure of the past. For most people it’s not coming back.” Many Americans are hungering to live in multigenerational families, in the way that is new and ancient at the same time. This is a significant opportunity, a chance to thicken and broaden family relationships, a chance to allow more adults and children to live and grow under the loving gaze of a dozen pairs of eyes, and be caught, when they fall, by a dozen pairs of arms. For decades we have been eating at smaller and smaller tables, with fewer and fewer relatives. It’s time for a change. 8. Which word can best describe the breakdown of multigenerational families? A. Damaging. B. Extraordinary. C. Meaningful. D. Ineffective. 9. What does the author think of Brooks’ article? A. It’s a tradition. B. It’s a victory. C. It’s a comparison. D. It’s a breakthrough. 10. What can be inferred from Brooks’ article? A. Most Americans have health problems. B. America is facing a sea change in society. C. Focusing on family-related issues is urgent. D. People benefit from the present family structure. 11. What is the author’s attitude to the structure of multigenerational families? A. Dismissive. B. Approving. C. Unclear. D. Doubtful. 【答案】8. A 9. D 10. C 11. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章介绍了多代同堂的家庭结构的瓦解所造成的影响。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“While I’ve expected one of the countless marriage and family writers and thinkers to address this topic, none seem to really understand that the transition (转变) from multigenerational families to nuclear families is at the root of so many of the other symptoms they discuss.(虽然我希望无数以婚姻家庭为主题的作家和思想家中有一位能够解决这个问题，但似乎没有人真正理解，从多代家庭到核心家庭的转变是他们讨论的许多其他症状的根源)”可知，许多人并不知道，从多代同堂的家庭结构向核心家庭的家庭结构的转变是许多问题的根源。再根据第四段第三句“But the fact is that the nuclear family has been collapsing in slow motion for decades, and many of our other problems — with education, mental health, and the quality of the labor force — stem from that breakdown.(但事实是，几十年来，核心家庭一直在缓慢瓦解，我们的许多其他问题——教育、心理健康和劳动力质量——都源于这种瓦解)”可知，多代同堂的家庭结构的瓦解造成了教育、心理健康、劳动力质量等方面的问题。由此可知，多代同堂的家庭结构的瓦解造成了很大的破坏。故选A。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。作者在第一段中指出“For the past 20 years, I’ve searched libraries and the Internet for others who are thinking about the possible effect of the breakdown of multigenerational families. I’ve been surprised at how few resources exist on this topic.(在过去的20年里，我在图书馆和互联网上搜索有没有人在思考多代家庭破裂可能带来的影响。我很惊讶关于这个话题的资源很少)”，即研究多代同堂的家庭结构的瓦解可能造成的影响的文章很少。而在第三段中提及“Well, the silence on this topic was finally broken and it was not from a traditional family publication but from David Brooks, The New York Times columnist writing for The Atlantic.(好吧，关于这个话题的沉默终于被打破了，它不是来自传统的家庭出版物，而是来自《纽约时报》为《大西洋月刊》撰稿的专栏作家David Brooks)”，Brooks的文章终于打破了这个现状。所以对作者而言，Brooks的文章就是一项突破。故选D。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“In the article, Brooks wrote, “When we discuss the problems the country is facing, we don’t talk about family enough. It feels too judgmental, too uncomfortable, and maybe even too religious. But the fact is that the nuclear family has been collapsing in slow motion for decades, and many of our other problems — with education, mental health, and the quality of the labor force — stem from that breakdown. We have left behind the family structure of the past. For most people it’s not coming back.”(布鲁克斯在文章中写道：“当我们讨论国家面临的问题时，我们很少谈论家庭。它让人感觉太武断，太不舒服，甚至可能太宗教化了。但事实是，核心家庭几十年来一直在缓慢地崩溃，我们的许多其他问题——教育、心理健康和劳动力质量——都源于这种崩溃。我们已经抛弃了过去的家庭结构。对大多数人来说，它不会再回来了。”)”可知，Brooks的文章中提到，当人们谈论国家面临的问题时，很少关注家庭问题，即迫切需要关注与家庭有关的问题。故选C。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段内容“Many Americans are hungering to live in multigenerational families, in the way that is new and ancient at the same time. This is a significant opportunity, a chance to thicken and broaden family relationships, a chance to allow more adults and children to live and grow under the loving gaze of a dozen pairs of eyes, and be caught, when they fall, by a dozen pairs of arms. For decades we have been eating at smaller and smaller tables, with fewer and fewer relatives. It’s time for a change.(许多美国人渴望以一种新旧并存的方式生活在多代同堂的家庭中。这是一个重要的机会，一个加深和拓宽家庭关系的机会，是一个让更多的成年人和儿童在十几双眼睛爱的注视下生活和成长的机会，当他们摔倒时，会被十几双胳膊扶住。几十年来，我们的餐桌越来越小，亲戚越来越少。是时候做出改变了)”可知，作者在最后一段中介绍了多代同堂的家庭结构有许多好处。由此可知，作者对多代同堂的家庭结构持支持态度。故选B。 D Imagine waking up one morning to find your smartphone missing. You can no longer get guided to work, order your coffee, or connect with friends. For most of us, it is a nightmare（噩梦）. But it should not be exactly far-fetched. Despite being more digitally connected than ever, we are lonelier and more anxious. Anxiety rates increased by 25% globally. Depression now affects over 280 million people worldwide. All of this is due to our growing dependence on social media and smart technologies designed to offer quick relief but often at the expense of deep, meaningful engagement, which may further cause our loss of something easy to be ignored. While these conveniences offer short-term relief, they may weaken our thinking skills. For example, GPS has undeniably transformed how we travel. But a 2020 study found that frequent GPS users struggle more with self-guided navigation. Over time, those who depended more on GPS showed a sharp decline in spacial memory and problem-solving skills. However, reducing dependence on these conveniences can lead to discomfort. In seeking comfort today, we might be trading away some discomfort. That is the problem: the very discomfort we avoid is often what strengthens us. Viewing stress, a kind of discomfort, as a challenge rather than a threat leads to better outcomes. Research shows that mild stress can enhance adaptability. Neuroscience（神经科学） reveals that neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to form new connections—is enhanced through challenging experiences. This adaptability is crucial for developing resilience, （抗逆力）, a process fueled by both mental challenges and active effort. But this doesn't mean we should reject comfort entirely; it's to balance it with intentional discomfort. Think of it as “microdosing hardship”—a series of small, manageable difficulties that keep our mental and emotional muscles strong, such as writing with a pen, or washing dishes by hand. These small acts are enough to reawaken the resilience we've buried under layers of ease. So, the next time you feel the pull of ease, pause. Ask yourself: Is this momentary comfort helping me grow or is it keeping me stuck? Choosing discomfort isn't easy, but sometimes, it's worth it. 12. What does the underlined word “far-fetched” in Paragraph 1 probably mean? A. Possible to change. B. Certain to function. C. Unlikely to be settled. D. Unable to be accepted. 13. What may digital conveniences cause according to the text? A. The fast but worthless relief. B. The meaningful engagement. C. The loss of thinking capacity. D. The lack of necessary comfort. 14. Which is a real-life application of “microdosing hardship”? A. Taking the stairs instead of the lift. B. Ordering take-out food after work. C. Exploring a new city by using GPS. D. Writing an email using voice-to-text. 15. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. GPS: the invisible cost of convenience B. Stress: the main cause of brain damage C Discomfort: a hidden source of resilience D. Smartphones: barriers to human progress 【答案】12. D 13. C 14. A 15. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章探讨了现代社会中人们对数字技术的过度依赖及其带来的负面影响，强调了适度不适的重要性，并提出了通过“微量困难”（microdosing hardship）来增强个人适应力和韧性。 【12题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段中“Imagine waking up one morning to find your smartphone missing. You can no longer get guided to work, order your coffee, or connect with friends. For most of us, it is a nightmare（噩梦）. But it should not be exactly far-fetched.(想象一下，有一天早上醒来，发现你的智能手机不见了。你再也不能用它导航去上班，点咖啡，或者和朋友联系了。对我们大多数人来说，这是一场噩梦。但这并不_____)”可知，这里的语境是假设智能手机突然消失的情景虽然令人不安，但它不应该是不能被接受的。故选D。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“All of this is due to our growing dependence on social media and smart technologies designed to offer quick relief but often at the expense of deep, meaningful engagement, which may further cause our loss of something easy to be ignored. While these conveniences offer short-term relief, they may weaken our thinking skills.(这一切都是因为我们越来越依赖社交媒体和智能技术，这些技术旨在提供快速的解脱，但往往以牺牲深刻而有意义的参与为代价，这可能会进一步导致我们失去一些容易被忽视的东西。虽然这些便利提供了短期的解脱，但它们可能会削弱我们的思维能力)”可知，数字便利可能导致思考能力的下降。故选C。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Think of it as “microdosing hardship”—a series of small, manageable difficulties that keep our mental and emotional muscles strong, such as writing with a pen, or washing dishes by hand.(把它想象成“微量困难”——一系列小的、可以管理的困难，这些困难能让我们的心理和情绪肌肉保持强壮，比如用笔写字，或者用手洗碗)”可知，采取“微量困难”的实际行动是做一些小的、可以管理的困难的事情，A选项“爬楼梯而不是乘电梯”符合“微量困难”的含义。故选A。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第二段中“Despite being more digitally connected than ever, we are lonelier and more anxious.(尽管我们比以往任何时候都更加数字化地联系在一起，但我们却更加孤独和焦虑)”、第三段中“While these conveniences offer short-term relief, they may weaken our thinking skills.(虽然这些便利提供了短期的解脱，但它们可能会削弱我们的思维能力)”以及第四段中“That is the problem: the very discomfort we avoid is often what strengthens us.(这就是问题所在：我们避免的不适往往正是让我们变得坚强的东西)”可知，文章主要讲述了现代生活中人们过于依赖智能手机和各种智能技术，造成了一些不良后果，如焦虑、抑郁、思维能力下降等。作者认为，我们应该适当减少对这些便利的依赖，通过面对一些“微小的不便”来增强自己的抗逆力，C选项“不适感：韧性的隐藏来源”最符合文章主旨。故选C。 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Emotions can shape us in different ways. ___16___ Taking responsibility of your emotions is how you stand out from the crowd. Let’s explore some powerful strategies to help you on this journey. •Accept others as hey are ___17___ Keeping that in mind, remember you cannot change others. Even if you try changing others, you will only be hurting yourself in the process. The best course of action would be to change yourself. This is how you will become emotionally intelligent and happier. •Try using “I” statements. Hiding your emotions can harm relationships. When your feelings are hurt. it’s good to voice it straightforward. ___18___ The best way to do this is by using “I” statements. For example, say, “I feel heart-broken.” instead of “You made me feel heart-broken.” This allows you to communicate your feelings without blaming others. • ___19___ Negative thoughts can cloud your judgment. However, in over 70% of cases, we let them take hold and this is completely wrong. Whenever the other person is behaving in an upsetting manner, ask yourself if you have done anything to make them feel like that. Self-reflection helps you respond thoughtfully rather than letting emotions take control. •Mind your words and actions. In emotional moments, especially during arguments, we often say or do things we later regret. When emotions run high, anger or impatience can take control of us. Instead of reacting without forethought, consider taking a moment to reflect before responding. ___20___ A. Question your actions. B. Avoid those negative thoughts. C. Tell others how you feel in a nonjudgmental way. D. Just like you, everyone else is entitled to their own beliefs. E. Express your needs clearly and encourage others to do so. F. During this moment, calm your emotions and respond sensibly. G. To better yourself, it’s essential to develop emotional intelligence. 【答案】16. G 17. D 18. C 19. A 20. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了提升情绪智力以塑造更好的自己的策略。 【16题详解】 由上文“Emotions can shape us in different ways. (情绪可以以不同的方式塑造我们。)”以及下文“Taking responsibility of your emotions is how you stand out from the crowd. (对自己的情绪负责是你脱颖而出的方式。)”可知，情绪对我们有重要影响，所以本空应强调培养情商的重要性。G选项“To better yourself, it’s essential to develop emotional intelligence. (为了提升自己，培养情商是至关重要的。)”符合语境，故选G。 【17题详解】 由段落标题“Accept others as they are (接受他人本来的样子)”以及下文“Keeping that in mind, remember you cannot change others. (记住这一点，记住你不能改变别人。)”可知，本空应解释为什么要接受他人本来的样子。D选项“Just like you, everyone else is entitled to their own beliefs. (就像你一样，其他人也有权拥有自己的信仰。)”表明每个人都有自己的想法和信仰，我们不能改变别人，能承上启下，符合语境，故选D。 【18题详解】 由上文“When your feelings are hurt. it’s good to voice it straightforward. (当你的感情受到伤害时。直截了当地说出来是件好事。)”以及下文“The best way to do this is by using “I” statements. (最好的方法就是使用“我”的陈述。)”可知，此处应提到要以一种恰当的方式表达自己的感受。C选项“Tell others how you feel in a nonjudgmental way. (以非评判的方式告诉别人你的感受。)”能承上启下，符合语境，故选C。 【19题详解】 由上文“Negative thoughts can cloud your judgment. However, in over 70% of cases, we let them take hold and this is completely wrong. Whenever the other person is behaving in an upsetting manner, ask yourself if you have done anything to make them feel like that. (消极的想法会影响你的判断力。然而，在超过70%的情况下，我们会让这些消极想法占据主导，而这是完全错误的。每当别人的行为让你感到不安时，问问自己是否做了什么让他们有这种感觉的事情。)” 以及下文“Self-reflection helps you respond thoughtfully rather than letting emotions take control. (自我反思能帮助你深思熟虑地做出回应，而不是让情绪控制自己。)”可知，上文提到要问自己是否做了让别人不安的事，下文提到自我反思的作用，本空应强调反思自己的行为。A 选项“Question your actions. (审视你的行为。)”符合语境，其中Question your actions 与上文ask yourself if you have done anything to make them feel like that以及下文Self-reflection相呼应，起到了承上启下的作用，强调要对自己的行为进行审视反思。故选A。 【20题详解】 推理判断题。由上文“Instead of reacting without forethought, consider taking a moment to reflect before responding. (与其不假思索地做出反应，不如考虑花点时间思考后再做出回应。)”可知，本空应强调要冷静思考，理智回应。F选项“During this moment, calm your emotions and respond sensibly. (在这个时候，冷静你的情绪，理智地回应。)”能承接上文，符合语境，故选F。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) I once worked in the remote but beautiful countryside. All farm work can, in my experience, ____21____ a person to develop a Spartan (斯巴达式的) spirit. From the age of eight, I had to contribute my share of ____22____ along with my parents and two elder brothers. On the hottest summer days when the air ____23____ flowed, I knelt in a paddy field (稻田) with my knees deep in mud. The bugs and worms in the water ____24____ into my skin, and the sun burned upon my ____25____ back. Sweat streamed down; if a drop ran into the eyes, it would ____26____ tears. So I always kept my face as low as possible. I told myself, “Be ____27____!” If my parents and brothers could go on taking it, so could I. ____28____ I pulled myself together and dragged myself forward. I learned not to be afraid of difficulties and the meaning of “you reap (收获) what you ____29____”. “Judge a man not by his face, but by his ____30____,” my mother used to say. The land is ____31____, as long as you are willing to work on it. When the wind blew and the rice plants moved like ____32____ in the sea, breathtakingly beautiful, a deep sense of satisfaction ____33____ in me. Although later I went into academic research, I shall always remember what working in the paddy fields taught me: ____34____ your feet firmly on the ground, never give up and you will be ____35____. 21. A. remind B. warn C. require D. train 22. A. wealth B. luck C. labour D. wisdom 23. A. gently B. hardly C. heavily D. usually 24. A. climbed B. bit C. cut D. fell 25. A. arched B. broad C. strong D. straightened 26. A. hold B. produce C. drop D. replace 27. A. quick B. proud C. quiet D. patient 28. A. Slowly B. Slightly C. Safely D. Sadly 29. A. pick B. find C. sow D. wish 30. A. fields B. books C. neighbours D. clothes 31. A. affordable B. acceptable C. dependable D. livable 32. A. boats B. weeds C. fishes D. waves 33. A. welled up B. broke up C. cooled off D. held off 34. A. drag B. kick C. plant D. lift 35. A. promoted B. educated C. comforted D. rewarded 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. B 24. B 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. A 31. C 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者回忆了自己在农村稻田劳作的经历，阐述了这段经历培养了自己的坚韧精神，让自己懂得了脚踏实地、不放弃就会有收获的道理。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：以我的经验，所有的农活都能培养一个人形成斯巴达式的精神。A. remind提醒；B. warn警告；C. require要求；D. train培养，训练。根据下文的“develop a Spartan (斯巴达式的) spirit”可知，农活能起到培养精神的作用，train符合语境。故选D项。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：从八岁起，我就得和父母以及两个哥哥一起分担劳动。A. wealth财富；B. luck运气；C. labour劳动；D. wisdom智慧。第一段“I once worked in the remote but beautiful countryside. All farm work can, in my experience, 　　1　　a person to develop a Spartan (斯巴达式的) spirit.”以及下文“I knelt in a paddy field (稻田) with my knees deep in mud.”提到在农村干农活，这里说分担的应该是劳动，C选项符合文意。故选C项。 【23题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：在最热的夏天，空气几乎不流动的时候，我跪在稻田里，膝盖深陷在泥里。A. gently温柔地；B. hardly几乎不；C. heavily沉重地；D. usually通常。上文的“hottest summer days”说明天气炎热，几乎没有风，空气应该是几乎不流动， 符合炎热天气的特点。故选B项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：水里虫子咬进我的皮肤，太阳炙烤着我弓着的后背。A. climbed爬；B. bit咬；C. cut割；D. fell落下。“bugs and worms”通常是咬人的皮肤，B选项符合虫子的行为。故选B项。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：水里的虫子咬进我的皮肤，太阳炙烤着我弓着的后背。A. arched拱形的，弧形的；B. broad宽阔的；C. strong强壮的；D. straightened伸直的。根据上文的“I knelt in a paddy field (稻田) with my knees deep in mud.”可知，在稻田劳作时，人通常是弓着背的，此处指成拱形的后背，A选项符合劳作时的姿势。故选A项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：汗水流下来；如果一滴汗流进眼睛里，就会流泪。A. hold持有；B. produce产生；C. drop掉下，使落下；D. replace代替。根据上文“Sweat streamed down; if a drop ran into the eyes”可知，汗水流进眼睛会刺激眼睛产生眼泪，“produce”有“产生”的意思，符合语境。故选B项。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我告诉自己：“要有耐心！”A. quick快速的；B. proud骄傲的；C. quiet安静的；D. patient耐心的。根据下文的“If my parents and brothers could go on taking it, so could I.”可知，在艰苦的劳作环境中，作者需要鼓励自己有耐心坚持下去。故选D项。 【28题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：慢慢地，我振作起来，拖着自己向前走。A. Slowly慢慢地；B. Slightly轻微地；C. Safely安全地；D. Sadly悲伤地。根据下文的“I pulled myself together and dragged myself forward”可知，作者在自我鼓励后，逐渐振作起来，“Slowly”能体现这个过程，A选项符合语境。故选A项。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我学会了不要害怕困难，也懂得了“一分耕耘，一分收获”的含义。A. pick采摘；B. find找到；C. sow播种；D. wish希望。根据空前“you reap what you”结合作者干农活，可知此处想强调“一分耕耘，一分收获”，sow“播种”对应 reap“收获”，“you reap (收获) what you sow”是固定表达。故选C项。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“不要以貌取人，而要以他的田地来评判他。”我母亲过去常说。A. fields田地；B. books书籍；C. neighbours邻居；D. clothes衣服。根据后文“The land is”结合前文在农村干农活的内容，这里说通过田地来评判一个人，A选项符合农村的情境。故选A项。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：土地是可靠的，只要你愿意在上面劳作。A. affordable负担得起的；B. acceptable可接受的；C. dependable可靠的；D. livable宜居的。根据上文根据上文“you reap what you”以及下文的“as long as you are willing to work on it”可知，只要在土地上劳作就会有收获，说明土地是可靠的，C选项符合对土地的描述。故选C项。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当微风吹过，稻苗像海浪一样在海里摇曳，美得令人惊叹，一种深深的满足感在我心中涌起。A. boats船；B. weeds杂草；C. fishes鱼；D. waves波浪。根据上文“When the wind blew”以及空后“in the sea”可知，此处指风吹动的稻田就像海浪一样。故选D项。 【33题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：当微风吹过，稻苗像海浪一样在海里摇曳，美得令人惊叹，一种深深的满足感在我心中涌起。A. welled up涌起；B. broke up分手，破裂；C. cooled off冷却，镇静下来；D. held off推迟。根据上文“a deep sense of satisfaction”此处指看到风吹稻田呈现的美景心中涌起满足感，故选A项。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：虽然后来我从事学术研究，但我将永远记住在稻田劳作教给我的道理：脚踏实地，永不放弃，你就会得到回报。A. drag拖；B. kick踢；C. plant放置，扎根，（使思想、信念等）植根于；D. lift举起。根据上文“ what working in the paddy fields”以及“I knelt in a paddy field (稻田) with my knees deep in mud”可知，此处指从事学术研究和种植水稻一样，要脚踏实地，不辞辛劳；“plant your feet firmly on the ground”表示“脚踏实地”符合语境。故选C项。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：虽然后来我从事学术研究，但我将永远记住在稻田劳作教给我的道理：脚踏实地，永不放弃，你就会得到回报。A. promoted提升；B. educated教育；C. comforted安慰；D. rewarded回报。根据前文的“you reap (收获) what you sow”可知，脚踏实地、不放弃就会有收获，也就是会得到回报。故选D项。 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 There is a Chinese story of an old man in his 90s working with his family to remove mountains to connect the outside world despite others’ doubts, which has inspired the Chinese to unite and overcome difficulties with hard work and ____36____ (determine). The story became a reality in Lin County, Henan Province in the 1960s, with a 1,500-kilometer-long waterway along the cliffs of the Taihang Mountains ____37____ (build) by the local people within 10 years, bringing precious water from the Zhanghe River in the bordering Shanxi Province ____38____ the drought-hit area. Initially, finding drinking water was ____39____ headache for residents, for people had to fetch water from five kilometers away every day.____40____ (ease) this area’s water shortages, the local government decided to construct a canal across the mountains, ____41____ construction was a remarkable engineering achievement. People dug canals with simple tools, leveling 1,250 mountain tops and ____42____ (remove) 22.25 million cubic meters of earth and rocks until June 1969. Since then, their deeds ____43____ (praise) as the “spirit of the Red Flag Canal”, which ____44____ (dramatic) changed the life of the local people. Professor Zhou Ruichang from Henan University remarked, “It is ____45____ (fantasy) that their heroic acts solved water supply difficulties to some 567,000 people.” 【答案】36. determination 37. built 38. to 39. a 40. To ease 41. whose 42. removing 43. have been praised 44. dramatically 45. fantastic 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了红旗渠的修建及其带来的影响和意义。 【36题详解】 考查名词。句意：中国有一个故事，一位90多岁的老人不顾他人的怀疑，和家人一起移山，以连接外部世界，这个故事激励着中国人团结起来，用努力和决心克服困难。空处和hard work并列，作介词with的宾语，需用determine的名词形式determination“决心”，且为不可数名词。故填determination。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：20世纪60年代，这个故事在河南省林县成为现实，当地人在10年内沿着太行山的悬崖修建了一条1500公里长的水道，将山西漳河的宝贵水源引入干旱地区。此处为“with+宾语+宾语补足语”的with复合结构，空处需填非谓语动词作宾语补足语，a 1,500-kilometer-long waterway和build为逻辑动宾关系，需填过去分词形式。故填built。 【38题详解】 考查介词。句意同上。bring sth. from...to...为固定搭配，意为“把某物从……带到……”。故填to。 【39题详解】 考查冠词。句意：起初，寻找饮用水是居民们头疼的问题，因为人们每天都要从5公里外取水。headache为可数名词，此处表示泛指一件头疼的事情，且headache发音以辅音音素开头，需用不定冠词a修饰。故填a。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：为了缓解该地区的水资源短缺，当地政府决定修建一条横跨山区的运河，这是一项了不起的工程成就。空处需填非谓语动词作目的状语，位于句首，首字母需大写。故填To ease。 【41题详解】 考查定语从句。句意同上。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是a canal，指物，关系词在从句中作定语，修饰名词construction，表示所属关系，意为“……的”，需用whose引导。故填whose。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：人们用简单的工具挖掘运河，平整了1250座山顶，挖出了2225万立方米的土石，直到1969年6月。空处和leveling并列，作伴随状语，主语People和remove之间为主谓关系，需用现在分词形式。故填removing。 【43题详解】 考查动词时态语态和主谓一致。句意：从那时起，他们的行为被誉为“红旗渠精神”，极大地改变了当地人民的生活。根据时间状语“Since then”可知，此处使用现在完成时，主语deeds和praise为被动关系，需用被动语态，主语为复数名词，助动词用have。故填have been praised。 【44题详解】 考查副词。句意同上。空处修饰动词changed，需用副词dramatically“显著地；极大地”作状语。故填dramatically。 【45题详解】 考查形容词。句意：河南大学周瑞昌教授说：“他们的英雄行为解决了约56.7万人的供水问题，这简直是不可思议。”空处需填形容词作表语，fantastic意为“不可思议的，了不起的”。故填fantastic。 第四部分写作(共两节;满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假如你是李华，学校要在12月底为高三学生举行一场成人节活动（a coming-of-age ceremony），你希望参加此次活动的策划工作。请根据以下提示，用英语给学校写一封申请信，内容包括： 1.对此活动的认识； 2.你的活动创意。 注意：1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式写在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Sir or Madam, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely Li Hua 【答案】Dear Sir or Madam, I am applying for the activity planner for the coming-of-age ceremony falling on Dec 30th. This once-in-a-lifetime ceremony, I believe, is a golden opportunity to impress upon us students the significance of shouldering responsibility and fulfilling our obligation as a young adult. To make this event memorable, firstly, we will invite the principal to deliver an inspiring speech articulating the real meaning of being a mature grown-up. Then, we will walk through the Longmen, a typical signifier of adulthood, with our parents, with photos taken to mark this special occasion. Hope my creativity above will land me this position. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【解析】 【分析】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生用英语给学校写一封申请信，参与成人节活动的策划工作。 【详解】1.词汇积累 组织者：organizer→planner 机会：chance→opportunity 难忘的：unforgettable→memorable 一瞬间：a click away=a split second 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Then, we will walk through the Longmen, a typical signifier of adulthood, with our parents, with photos taken to mark this special occasion. 拓展句：Then, we will walk through the Longmen, which is a typical signifier of adulthood, with our parents, with photos taken to mark this special occasion. 【点睛】[高分句型1] This once-in-a-lifetime ceremony, I believe, is a golden opportunity to impress upon us students the significance of shouldering responsibility and fulfilling our obligation as a young adult. (运用了动名词作宾语) [高分句型2] To make this event memorable, firstly, we will invite the principal to deliver an inspiring speech articulating the real meaning of being a mature grown-up. (运用了不定式作目的状语) 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 It was a gloomy afternoon, with dark clouds hanging low in the sky, making the already old-fashioned campus seem even more deserted. After the last class of the day, I walked across the campus with my close classmate, Tom. As we neared a quiet corner beside the old library, a series of faint meowing sounds (猫叫声) pierced the stillness. Our curiosity piqued, we exchanged a glance and immediately traced the source of the noise. Behind a messy stack of old boxes, we discovered a minuscule, emaciated cat. Its once-soft fur was now caked with dirt, and its small body trembled ever so slightly, a clear indication that it had suffered from days of hunger and cold. A profound sense of pity welled up within us. Tom bent down slowly, his hand extended gently, his voice soft as he tried to lead the frightened animal out. At first, the cat was frightened, its wide-eyed gaze fixed on us in fear. But gradually, after a few moments of cautious sniffing (嗅), it timidly stepped out from its hiding spot. We knew we couldn’t abandon this helpless creature. Tom proposed taking it to the school infirmary (医务室), believing the school doctor might be able to assess its condition. I nodded in instant agreement, yet a tinge of worry crept in as we pondered how the school authorities would respond to us bringing a cat into the infirmary. Just at that moment, Lily, a classmate with a kind heart and a skill of animal care, happened to pass by. The moment she laid eyes on the pitiful cat in our arms, her expression softened. She informed us that she had experience in dealing with stray (走失的) animals and eagerly offered her assistance. With Lily on board, our determination to save the cat grew tenfold. We held the cat gently and made our way towards the infirmary, filled with hope and a touch of nervousness. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题纸相应位置作答。 On reaching the infirmary, the school doctor greeted us with a surprised look. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Over the next few days, we took turns to take care of the cat. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Paragraph 1: On reaching the infirmary, the school doctor greeted us with a surprised look. However, after listening to our earnest plea and the cat’s tragic situation, her expression softened. She quickly got to work, conducting a thorough examination. She told us the cat was severely malnourished and had a respiratory infection. While treating the cat, she patiently explained to us the care it needed. We listened intently, absorbing every word, grateful for her expertise. With the doctor’s professional treatment, the cat’s breathing gradually became more stable, and we felt a glimmer of hope. Paragraph 2: Over the next few days, we took turns to take care of the cat. We divided the tasks among us. I was in charge of bringing fresh food and water every morning, Tom cleaned the cat’s temporary shelter, and Lily monitored its health closely. As the days passed, the cat’s condition improved remarkably. Its fur became smoother, and its eyes sparkled with newfound vitality. It even started to play with a small ball we brought for it. This experience not only saved a life but also strengthened the bond between us classmates. We realized that with unity and compassion, we could make a difference. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者和同学们如何发现并救助一只流浪小猫的过程，以及这一经历给他们带来的感悟和成长。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“到达医务室后，校医用惊讶的眼神迎接了我们。”以及第二段首句内容“在接下来的几天里，我们轮流照顾这只小猫。”可知，第一段可描写了解了情况后，校医救治了小猫。 ②由第二段首句内容“在接下来的几天里，我们轮流照顾这只小猫。”可知，第二段可描写作者和同学们轮流照顾小猫，并深有感触。 2.续写线索：校医非常惊讶地看着小猫——了解了情况后， 校医立刻开始检查猫的健康状况——校医发现小猫营养不良，并告知了作者如何照顾小猫——于是，作者和同学们开始轮流照顾小猫——他们分工明确，密切关注小猫的情况——随着时间的推移，小猫的情况越来越好，而作者和同学们之间的情谊也日益密切 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①解释：explain/make an explanation ②负责：be in charge of/take charge of ③提高：improve/enhance 情绪类 ①专心地：intently/closely/attentively ②感激的：grateful/thankful 【点睛】【高分句型1】She told us the cat was severely malnourished and had a respiratory infection.（运用了省略that的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】As the days passed, the cat’s condition improved remarkably.（运用了as引导的状语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$