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2024-2025学年度第二学期期末调研测试 高一英语试题 注意事项 1.本试卷共8页，满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟。考试结束后，请将答题卡交回。 2.作答选择题，必须用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应选项的方框涂满、涂黑；如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。作答非选择题，必须用0.5毫米黑色墨水的签字笔在答题卡上的指定位置作答，在其他位置作答一律无效。 一、阅读理解（共2节满分50分） 第一节 阅读（共15小题满分37.5分） A Picturing Pickwick: The Art of The Pickwick Papers Published serially from 1836 to 1837, The Pickwick Papers formed Charles Dickens’s first novel. It helped to kick-start Dickens’s career, and continues to excite readers’ imaginations today. Picturing Pickwick explores the illustrations of this incredible book, which began with the cooperation between Dickens and the illustrator Robert Seymour. The exhibition, which runs from 6th April 2024 to 11th September 2024, explores the relationship between Dickens and his illustrators, and includes original illustrations of The Pickwick Papers, a page of the original manuscript, and historic monthly instalments (连载) of the story, some of which was penned here at 48 Doughty Street. The exhibition showcases a series of works by Anna Marongiu, an Italian artist who created 262 illustrations of The Pickwick Papers between 1928 and 1929. These rich artworks picture scenes from the novel that have rarely been illustrated. This is the first time they have been on display in the UK to celebrate the unique talent of Marongiu, whose own life was cut short in 1941 by a plane crash when she was just 34. Her Pickwick series was given to the Charles Dickens Museum by her family in the 1980s. The Pickwick Papers caused a sensation when it was published, inspiring ‘Pickwick Clubs’ and societies to be set up in honour of the work. The exhibition features items including an 1837 Pickwick Club MinuteBook, which records the debates of one such society. The display will also note the international reaction to the novel, exploring how the story came to Italy, where it would inspire such incredible artistry within Marongiu. Admission: Adult: £12.50; Child 6-16 years: £7.50; Child < 6 years: Free. Address: The Charles Dickens Museum, 48 Doughty Street, London WC1N 2LX. 1. What can be learned about the exhibition? A. It takes place in the second half of 2024. B. It reveals the stories behind The Pickwick Papers. C. It explores Dickens’s early career. D. It invites visitors to illustrate Dickens’s novels. 2. What do we know about Marongiu? A. She wasn’t acknowledged as an artist until 1941. B. She wasn’t interested in Dickens’s writing styles. C. She died young because of a serious disease. D. She did her Pickwick series in the 1920s. 3. How much should a 5-year-old boy and his parents pay for the exhibition? A. £20.00. B. £25.00. C. £32.50. D. £37.50. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍2024年4月6日至9月11日，伦敦狄更斯博物馆举办“Picturing Pickwick”展览，展示《匹克威克外传》插图等，含马隆吉乌作品，介绍相关背景。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Picturing Pickwick explores the illustrations of this incredible book, which began with the cooperation between Dickens and the illustrator Robert Seymour. The exhibition, which runs from 6th April 2024 to 11th September 2024, explores the relationship between Dickens and his illustrators, and includes original illustrations of The Pickwick Papers, a page of the original manuscript, and historic monthly instalments (连载) of the story, some of which was penned here at 48 Doughty Street.(Picturing Pickwick探索了这本令人难以置信的书的插图，这始于狄更斯和插画家罗伯特・西摩的合作。这次展览将于2024年4月6日至2024年9月11日举行，探索了狄更斯和他的插画家之间的关系，包括《匹克威克外传》的原始插图、一页原始手稿，以及故事的历史性月度分期作品，其中一些是在道蒂街48号写的。)”可知，这次展览揭示了《匹克威克外传》背后的故事，包括插图创作以及狄更斯和插画家的关系等。故选B项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“The exhibition showcases a series of works by Anna Marongiu, an Italian artist who created 262 illustrations of The Pickwick Papers between 1928 and 1929.(展览展示了意大利艺术家安娜・马隆吉乌的一系列作品，她在1928年至1929年间为《匹克威克外传》创作了262幅插图。)”可知，马隆吉乌在20世纪20年代创作了她的“匹克威克”系列作品。故选D项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段Admission:(门票：)“ Adult: £12.50; Child 6 - 16 years: £7.50; Child < 6 years: Free.(成人：12.50 英镑；6 - 16 岁儿童：7.50 英镑；6 岁以下儿童：免费)”可知，一个5岁男孩和他的父母去参观展览，父母需购买两张成人票，共 £12.50×2 = £25.00，5 岁男孩免费，所以他们一共需要支付 25 英镑。故选B项。 B In 2023, the fossil (化石) of a prehistoric bird was discovered in China. The bird, called Baminornis, lived 150 million years ago. It may be the oldest bird ever discovered and changes the timeline of bird evolution, a study has found. Baminornis is the second bird known to have lived during the Jurassic period (侏罗纪时代). The first, called Archaeopteryx, was discovered in 1862 in Germany. Archaeopteryx had many dinosaur-like features, which helped scientists determine that birds had evolved from dinosaurs. For more than 150 years after Archaeopteryx was found, however, no other birds from that period were discovered. That left scientists with a gap in knowledge about bird evolution. They thought there were other flying birds during that period, but they had no fossil to prove it. The discovery of Baminornis changed that and also helped scientists understand the process of bird evolution better. Though Archaeopteryx and Baminornis are from the same period, they have key differences. Archaeopteryx was about the size of a modern crow (乌鸦) and could only fly for a short time. Baminornis was smaller. Like modern birds, it had a short tail that helped it fly smoothly. The development of short tails was essential in helping birds evolve into better flyers. The tail on Baminornis indicated that it was more advanced in its evolution compared to Archaeopteryx. “When dinosaurs evolved into birds, the biggest change is the shrinkage of the tail.” said Min Wang, who led the research. Before Baminornis was discovered, scientists had only found birds with short tails that lived about 20 million years later. But Baminornis suggested that bird evolution started millions of years earlier than researchers previously realized. 4. Why is the discovery of Baminornis significant? A. It helped scientists determine the origin of birds. B. It filled the gap in knowledge about bird evolution. C. It contributed to the discovery of Archaeopteryx. D. It helped scientists discover other birds from the Jurassic period. 5. How did Baminornis differ from Archaeopteryx? A. Baminornis was larger in size. B. Baminornis could fly better. C. Baminornis looked more like dinosaurs. D. Baminornis lived in the Jurassic period. 6. What does the underlined word “shrinkage” mean in paragraph 4? A. Reduction. B. Expansion. C. Disappearance. D. Growth. 7. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Baminornis: an outstanding flyer B. Scientists map the bird evolution C. Archaeopteryx: the origin of birds D. Baminornis fossil rewrites bird history 【答案】4. B 5. B 6. A 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍2023年在中国发现史前鸟类巴闽鸟化石，它可能改写鸟类进化时间线，助力科学家更好理解鸟类进化过程。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“For more than 150 years after Archaeopteryx was found, however, no other birds from that period were discovered. That left scientists with a gap in knowledge about bird evolution. The discovery of Baminornis changed that and also helped scientists understand the process of bird evolution better.(然而，在始祖鸟被发现后的150多年里，没有发现来自那个时期的其他鸟类。这使得科学家在鸟类进化知识方面存在空白。巴闽鸟的发现改变了这种情况，也帮助科学家更好地理解鸟类进化过程)”可知，巴闽鸟的发现填补了关于鸟类进化知识的空白，意义重大。故选B项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Archaeopteryx was about the size of a modern crow (乌鸦) and could only fly for a short time. Baminornis was smaller. Like modern birds, it had a short tail that helped it fly smoothly. The development of short tails was essential in helping birds evolve into better flyers. The tail on Baminornis indicated that it was more advanced in its evolution compared to Archaeopteryx.(始祖鸟大约有现代乌鸦那么大，只能短时间飞行。巴闽鸟更小。像现代鸟类一样，它有一条短尾巴，有助于它平稳飞行。短尾巴的发展对于帮助鸟类进化为更好的飞行者至关重要。巴闽鸟的尾巴表明，与始祖鸟相比，它在进化上更先进)”可知，巴闽鸟尾巴短，有助于平稳飞行，比始祖鸟飞行能力更好。故选B项。 【6题详解】 词义猜测题。根据第三段中提到巴闽鸟的短尾巴显示其进化更先进以及第五段“Before Baminornis was discovered, scientists had only found birds with short tails that lived about 20 million years later. But Baminornis suggested that bird evolution started millions of years earlier than researchers previously realized.(在发现巴闽鸟之前，科学家只发现了大约2000万年后生活的有短尾巴的鸟类。但巴闽鸟表明，鸟类进化开始的时间比研究人员之前意识到的要早数百万年)”可知，从恐龙进化到鸟类，尾巴最大的变化是变小，所以“shrinkage”意思是“Reduction（缩小；减少）”。故选A项。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“In 2023, the fossil (化石) of a prehistoric bird was discovered in China. The bird, called Baminornis, lived 150 million years ago. It may be the oldest bird ever discovered and changes the timeline of bird evolution, a study has found.(2023 年，在中国发现了一种史前鸟类的化石。这种鸟被称为巴闽鸟，生活在 1.5 亿年前。一项研究发现，它可能是迄今为止发现的最古老的鸟类，改写了鸟类进化的时间线)”可知，文章主要介绍2023年在中国发现的史前鸟类巴闽鸟化石，它可能改写鸟类进化时间线，助力科学家更好理解鸟类进化过程。D选项“Baminornis fossil rewrites bird history（巴闽鸟化石重写鸟类历史）”为最佳标题。故选D项。 C One of the top sources of added sugar in children’s diets in America is in their breakfast cereal (麦片). A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine shows that advertising drives sales of high-sugar cereals when it’s aimed directly at kids under 12-but not when it targets adults. In the study, researchers looked at all cereals purchased by 77,000 U.S. households over a nine-year period, between 2008 and 2017. They also looked at Nielsen ratings data, which closely monitored all the ads that people in a household saw-both children and adults. What they found was a strong relationship between how much advertising was targeted to kids and how much sugary cereal that households with children bought. By contrast, there was no link to increased purchases when ads targeted adults. And these extensive data also showed that behaviors that were learned in childhood could track into adulthood, which could lead to poor health outcomes over a lifetime. The study is the first to directly compare the influence of food advertising exposure by children with that of adults The findings offer novel evidence of how food marketing turns children into the “ultimate weapon” in influencing family spending because they consistently ask their parents to purchase a concept known as “pester power”. The food industry launched the Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative, a voluntary effort to police itself. The 21 participating food companies made a commitment to cut back on marketing unhealthy foods to children under 12 — later revised to under 13. A new study conducted in 2024 showed that children’s exposure to cereal ads on TV programming aimed at kids has dropped dramatically. But Lindsey Smith Taillie, a food policy researcher at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, says these voluntary efforts aren’t making a difference. Advertisements, like kids’ eyeballs, are moving online, making it even harder to know what marketing children are being exposed to, Taillie notes. 8. What did the study find about child-targeted food ads? A. They had no connection with adults’ purchases. B. They were less effective than adult-targeted ads. C. They might affect children’s health in the long run. D. They could reduce children’s interest in sugary food. 9 What does the underlined phrase “pester power” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Parents’ unconditional love. B. Children’s uncontrolled spending. C. Parents’ growing consumption. D. Children’s repeated purchase requests. 10. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. An expectation for further study. B. The follow-up influence of the study. C. A limitation of the research method. D. The potential application of the findings. 11. What is Tallie’s attitude toward the voluntary efforts? A. Favorable. B. Tolerant. C. Disapproving. D. Reserved. 【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了针对儿童的高糖麦片广告对家庭购买行为的影响及其长期健康危害，并讨论了相关政策效果与局限性。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“What they found was a strong relationship between how much advertising was targeted to kids and how much sugary cereal that households with children bought. By contrast, there was no link to increased purchases when ads targeted adults. And these extensive data also showed that behaviors that were learned in childhood could track into adulthood, which could lead to poor health outcomes over a lifetime. (他们发现，针对儿童的广告投放量与有孩子的家庭购买的高糖麦片的数量之间存在着紧密的联系。相比之下，当广告以成年人为目标群体时，广告投放量与家庭购买量的增加没有关联。而且这些广泛的数据还表明，童年时期养成的行为习惯会延续到成年，这可能会在一生中导致不良的健康后果)”可知，研究发现针对儿童的食品广告可能会影响儿童的长期健康。故选C。 【9题详解】 词句猜测题。根据画线短语所在句“The findings offer novel evidence of how food marketing turns children into the “ultimate weapon” in influencing family spending because they consistently ask their parents to purchase a concept known as “pester power”. (这些研究结果为食品营销如何将儿童变成影响家庭消费的“终极武器”提供了新的证据，因为孩子们会不断要求父母购买，这就是所谓的pester power)”可知，研究发现食品营销如何将儿童变成影响家庭消费的“终极武器”，因为孩子们不断地要求父母购买，即画线短语“pester power”指的是孩子们反复的购买请求。故选D。 【10题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段“The food industry launched the Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative, a voluntary effort to police itself. The 21 participating food companies made a commitment to cut back on marketing unhealthy foods to children under 12 — later revised to under 13. A new study conducted in 2024 showed that children’s exposure to cereal ads on TV programming aimed at kids has dropped dramatically. (食品行业发起了“儿童食品和饮料广告倡议”，这是一项自愿的自我监管努力。21家参与的食品公司承诺减少向12岁以下儿童推销不健康食品，后来这一年龄限制被修改为13岁以下。2024年进行的一项新研究表明，儿童接触针对儿童的电视节目中的麦片广告大幅减少)”可知，第四段主要讲了研究的后续影响。故选B。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“But Lindsey Smith Taillie, a food policy researcher at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, says these voluntary efforts aren’t making a difference. Advertisements, like kids’ eyeballs, are moving online, making it even harder to know what marketing children are being exposed to, Taillie notes. (但北卡罗来纳大学教堂山分校的食品政策研究员Lindsey Smith Taillie表示，这些自愿的努力并没有起到什么作用。Taillie指出，广告就像孩子们的眼睛一样，正在向网络转移，这使得人们更难知道孩子们接触到了什么样的营销)”可推知，Tallie对自愿的努力持不赞成态度。故选C。 D For centuries, what makes human creativity so precious is not only the final products it yields, but also the effort behind their creation. But in a world where AI can generate anything with the click of a button, how do we distinguish what truly matters? How does human-made art survive? Throughout history, the most famous works of art, literature, and music have carried a sense of labor, dedication, and mastery. We don’t just admire the end product; we admire how it came to be. Masterpieces like Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” sustain not simply for their artistic beauty, but for the human stories they carry. They remind us that art is not just about beauty or skill — it is about intention, persistence, and what makes us human. As AI floods the world with instant beauty, we’re entering an era of “aesthetic inflation”, where perfectly composed images, poetic style, and movie-like storytelling are available to anyone, instantly and at no cost. This makes us think about when beauty is effortless and endless, does human creations still have value? But human imperfection isn’t a weakness — it’s part of who we are, shaping our understanding of humanity. Our struggles, mistakes, and limitations aren’t just difficulties to overcome — they’re part of what gives life meaning. In this light, AI’s ability to create perfect art feels almost unnatural—a rejection of the struggle that gives creativity its weight. It may achieve technical perfection — but at the cost of the original energy that makes art stir feelings within people. Even at its most impressive, AI-generated art often feels empty. It has no real emotions or experiences, and no clear creator, failing to create unexpected surprises and arouse shared emotion with audience. Therefore, to preserve meaning, selection and context become more crucial. As AI can produce endless content, the human elements like context, narrative and the reasoning behind art become the true value source. Also, AI can be a creative collaborator rather than a replacement, refining ideas while keeping human imperfection and feeling, and acting as an amplifier (放大镜) of human vision. 12. Why do masterpieces like “Starry Night” remain valuable in the AI era? A. They represent unique human characteristics. B. They showcase brilliant artistic creation skill. C. They are created through long production processes. D. They contain human emotional depth and creative effort. 13. Why does the author mention “aesthetic inflation” in paragraph 3? A. To demonstrate AI’s efficiency in art creation. B. To prove that AI-generated art is more affordable. C. To criticize the overuse of technology in art creation. D. To stress the devaluation of beauty due to mass production. 14. How does the author develop the argument in the passage? A. By giving examples. B. By giving definitions. C. By making comparisons. D. By making classifications. 15. What is a suitable title for the text? A. A Guide to Perfect Art with AI B. How to Create Art in the Age of AI C. Why Human Art Still Matters in the AI Age D. A New Revolution in Art Creation brought by AI 【答案】12. D 13. D 14. C 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章探讨了在人工智能时代，人类艺术如何存续，指出人类艺术因包含情感深度和创作努力而仍具价值，AI可作为创作伙伴。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Masterpieces like Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” sustain not simply for their artistic beauty, but for the human stories they carry. They remind us that art is not just about beauty or skill — it is about intention, persistence, and what makes us human.(像梵高的《星夜》这样的杰作之所以经久不衰，不仅仅是因为它们的艺术之美，还因为它们承载着人类的故事。它们提醒我们，艺术不仅仅关乎美或技巧——它关乎意图、坚持以及使我们成为人类的东西)”可知，《星夜》等杰作在人工智能时代仍有价值是因为它们承载着人类的故事，包含人类的情感深度和创作努力。故选D项。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“As AI floods the world with instant beauty, we’re entering an era of “aesthetic inflation”, where perfectly composed images, poetic style, and movie like storytelling are available to anyone, instantly and at no cost. This makes us think about when beauty is effortless and endless, does human creations still have value?(随着人工智能用即时之美充斥世界，我们正在进入一个“审美通胀”的时代，在这个时代，完美构图的图像、诗意的风格和电影般的叙事任何人都可以即时免费获得。这让我们思考，当美来得轻而易举且无穷无尽时，人类的创作还有价值吗?)”可知，作者提到“审美通胀”是为了强调由于大规模生产导致美的贬值。故选D项。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“Our struggles, mistakes, and limitations aren’t just difficulties to overcome — they’re part of what gives life meaning. In this light, AI’s ability to create perfect art feels almost unnatural—a rejection of the struggle that gives creativity its weight. It may achieve technical perfection—but at the cost of the original energy that makes art stir feelings within people. Even at its most impressive, AI generated art often feels empty. It has no real emotions or experiences, and no clear creator, failing to create unexpected surprises and arouse shared emotion with audience.(我们的奋斗、错误和局限不仅仅是需要克服的困难——它们是赋予生命意义的一部分。从这个角度看，人工智能创造完美艺术的能力几乎显得不自然——它拒绝了赋予创造力以分量的奋斗。它可能实现技术上的完美，但却以牺牲那种能让艺术在人们心中激起情感的原始活力为代价。即使在最令人印象深刻的时候，人工智能生成的艺术也常常让人感觉空洞。它没有真实的情感或体验，也没有明确的创作者，无法创造出意想不到的惊喜，也无法引起观众的共鸣)”可知，文章将人类艺术和人工智能生成的艺术进行了对比，由此推知，作者是通过作比较来展开论述的。故选C项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第一段中“But in a world where AI can generate anything with the click of a button, how do we distinguish what truly matters? How does human made art survives?(但在一个人工智能只需点击一下按钮就能生成任何东西的世界里，我们如何区分真正重要的东西呢?人类制作的艺术如何存续呢?)”和第二段中“They remind us that art is not just about beauty or skill — it is about intention, persistence, and what makes us human.(像它们提醒我们，艺术不仅仅关乎美或技巧——它关乎意图、坚持以及使我们成为人类的东西)”以及后文对人类艺术价值的阐述可知，本文主要探讨了在人工智能时代人类艺术为何仍然重要。故C项“Why Human Art Still Matters in the AI Age(为什么在人工智能时代人类艺术仍然重要)”能概括文章内容，最适合做文章标题。故选C项。 第二节 七选五（共5小题 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。 Most of us enjoy travelling, whether we’re traveling abroad, or exploring where we live. Besides relaxation of travel, it is also a wonderful way of learning more about ourselves and strengthening our social bonds. The well-being benefits of travel are what drive us to set off. Most of us follow a routine every day. ____16____ Travel, whether it is a few days off, or a longer journey, is a way to relax ourselves both emotionally and mentally. Travel is a good chance to better understand ourselves. It helps us develop awareness of not only our own existence, but also our thoughts and surroundings. ____17____ Moreover, it teaches us what is important and what happiness means to people. Travel also teaches us the significance of communicating with others. Going for a walk with friends in the local countryside helped us realize that time in nature with loved ones is something we’d like to do. ____18____ To enjoy our travel, several aspects should be taken into consideration. Start by figuring out what we want to gain from the trip. ____19____ Additionally, consider what we’ve valued about the past trip, and whether this fits with what we want to do now. ____20____ That could be anything from visiting a new café and trying something on the menu, to challenging a new sport. When back home, keep in mind what we value in this trip. Sometimes, it’s the conversation we have with a local, or the experience of seeing the city from a new perspective that stays in our mind. A. The time we spend in nature brings us more friends. B. Understanding its purpose can help us plan the trip better. C. In other words, it allows us to grasp what kind of persons we are. D. The enjoyment of a day trip can last long after you are back home. E. One of the most important parts of travel is experiencing something new. F. We see the same sights and people, which leaves us feeling bored over time. G. Therefore, we are encouraged to get out more and enjoy more time with our friends. 【答案】16. F 17. C 18. G 19. B 20. E 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文主要讲述了旅行的好处。旅行不仅可以让人放松身心，还是了解自己和加强社交联系的好方式。文章强调，为了享受旅行，我们需要考虑多个方面，包括旅行的目的和过去旅行的经历。旅行后的回忆，无论是与当地人的交谈还是从新的角度看待城市，都会让人难以忘怀。 【16题详解】 上文提到“Most of us follow a routine every day.(我们大多数人每天都遵循着固定的日常。)”，说明人们的生活往往陷入了一种常规和重复；F选项“We see the same sights and people, which leaves us feeling bored over time.(我们看到同样的风景和人群，这让我们久而久之感到无聊。)”则进一步解释了这种日常带来的后果，即会感到无聊和乏味。F选项的内容与上文形成了因果关系，且为后文的“Travel, whether it is a few days off, or a longer journey, is a way to relax ourselves both emotionally and mentally.(旅行，无论是休息几天，还是长途旅行，都是一种在情感和精神上放松自己的方式。)”提供了合理的背景，说明了人们为何会选择旅行来打破日常的枯燥。故选F。 【17题详解】 上文提到“Travel is a good chance to better understand ourselves. It helps us develop awareness of not only our own existence, but also our thoughts and surroundings.(旅行是更好地了解自己的好机会。它不仅帮助我们认识到自己的存在，还帮助我们认识到自己的思想和周围环境。)”，说明旅行有助于自我认知；C选项“In other words, it allows us to grasp what kind of persons we are.(换句话说，它让我们了解自己是什么样的人。)”则进一步解释了旅行如何帮助我们更好地认识自己，即了解自己的性格和特质。C选项的内容与上文紧密相连，且对上文进行了总结和深化。故选C。 【18题详解】 上文提到“Going for a walk with friends in the local countryside helped us realize that time in nature with loved ones is something we’d like to do.(与朋友在当地乡村散步让我们意识到，与亲人一起在大自然中度过的时光是我们想做的事情。)”说明与朋友在大自然中度过时光的美好；G选项“Therefore, we are encouraged to get out more and enjoy more time with our friends.(因此，我们被鼓励多出去走走，享受与朋友在一起的更多时光。)”则基于上文的内容提出了一个建议或结论，即我们应该多出去走走，与朋友共度更多美好时光。G选项的内容与上文形成了逻辑上的连贯，且为后文的“Travel also teaches us the significance of communicating with others.(旅行也教会了我们与他人沟通的重要性。)”提供了合理的过渡。故选G。 【19题详解】 上文提到“To enjoy our travel, several aspects should be taken into consideration. Start by figuring out what we want to gain from the trip.(为了享受我们的旅行，需要考虑几个方面。首先要弄清楚我们想从这次旅行中获得什么。)”，说明在旅行前要明确目的；B选项“Understanding its purpose can help us plan the trip better.(了解它的目的可以帮助我们更好地计划这次旅行。)”则进一步强调了明确旅行目的的重要性，并指出了它对于旅行计划的意义。B选项的内容与上文紧密相连，且为后文的“Additionally, consider what we’ve valued about the past trip, and whether this fits with what we want to do now.(另外，还要考虑我们过去旅行中重视的东西，以及这是否符合我们现在想做的。)”提供了合理的衔接。故选B。 【20题详解】 下文提到“That could be anything from visiting a new café and trying something on the menu, to challenging a new sport.(那可能是从参观一家新咖啡馆并尝试菜单上的东西，到挑战一项新的运动。)”，列举了一些旅行中可以体验的新鲜事物；E选项“One of the most important parts of travel is experiencing something new.(旅行最重要的一部分之一是体验新事物。)”则概括了下文的内容，指出了体验新事物在旅行中的重要性。E选项的内容与下文紧密相连，且为整段话提供了主题句。故选E。 二、完形填空（共15小题满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 “A long time ago, there lived a Selfish Giant who built a wall around his garden to keep children out.” This story sparked my love for reading. I spent more time reading than watching TV in my childhood. My brothers hurried through books, but I read much more ____21____ , appreciating each word and pointing my finger under the lines ____22____ being told it was childish. Living in my own apartment, I ____23____ the Giant’s story, discovering new layers — his loneliness and the small boy’s gentleness. His words, “My own garden is my own garden,” felt less like anger and more like a(n) ____24____ for understanding. Years later, I realized I had been living within the worlds writers ____25____. Stories, I understood, were intended to be enjoyed slowly, not ____26____. Long before modern technology, storytelling connected humanity. Stories have always been a ____27____ between past and future, a way to remember and imagine. My ancestors (祖先), ___28___ to read or write, had to keep their stories alive through songs and laughter. They ____29____ their traditions and values within stories, passing them down through generations. Their ____30____ inspires me. I read slowly to honor them, to remember the Selfish Giant tearing down his wall, and to celebrate the ____31____ circle of storytelling. Today, though technology speeds up, I ____32____ slow reading. My ____33____ beneath the words reminds me of stories’ power and has led me to ____34____. Writing has taught me to create worlds where people feel seen and heard. Stories, whether read, written, or told, serve as a constant ____35____ of our past and future, forming an unbroken circle. 21. A. slowly B. happily C. quickly D. suddenly 22. A. for B. through C. against D. despite 23. A. retold B. reread C. reconsidered D. rewrote 24. A. request B. reason C. excuse D. claim 25. A. created B. imagined C. rebuilt D. praised 26. A. informed B. scheduled C. rushed D. predicted 27. A. mixture B. bridge C. witness D. comparison 28. A. unable B. unlikely C. unwilling D. unsure 29. A. detected B. included C. supplied D. abandoned 30. A. wisdom B. courage C. stability D. emotion 31. A. unlocked B. unfinished C. unbroken D. unheard 32. A. contribute to B. apply to C. add to D. stick to 33. A. hand B. finger C. arm D. fist 34. A. read B. speak C. write D. view 35. A. reminder B. warning C. reward D. sense 【答案】21. A 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. A 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文通过作者与《自私的巨人》故事的结缘，讲述了自己对阅读的热爱与坚持。 【21题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我的兄弟们总是匆匆翻完书，但我读得慢得多，细细品味每一个字，还会用手指指着字行往下读，尽管有人说这很幼稚。A. slowly慢慢地；B. happily快乐地；C. quickly快速地；D. suddenly突然地。根据下文“appreciating each word”可知，作者读书很慢。故选A。 【22题详解】 考查介词词义辨析。句意：我兄弟们总是匆匆翻完书，但我读得慢得多，细细品味每一个字，还会用手指指着字行往下读，尽管有人说这很幼稚。A. for为了；B. through通过；C. against反对；D. despite尽管。根据上文“pointing my finger under the lines”可知，（指读）被认为是幼稚的，但作者仍然坚持这样做，这里需要一个表示“尽管”转折关系的介词。故选D。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：住进自己的公寓后，我重读了《自私的巨人》，发现了新的层次——他的孤独和小男孩的温柔。A. retold复述；B. reread重读；C. reconsidered重新考虑；D. rewrote重写。根据下文“discovering new layers — his loneliness and the small boy’s gentleness”可知，作者在成年后重新阅读了这个故事，从而有了新的理解。故选B。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他那句“我自己的花园就是我自己的花园”，听起来与其说是愤怒，不如说是一种对理解的请求。A. request请求；B. reason原因；C. excuse借口；D. claim声称。根据下文“for understanding”可知，作者认为巨人说的话是一种理解的请求。故选A。 25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：多年后，我意识到自己一直生活在作家们创造的世界里。A. created创造；B. imagined想象；C. rebuilt重建；D. praised赞扬。根据上文“writers”可知，作者意识到自己一直生活在作家们创造的世界里。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我明白，故事本就该慢慢品味，而非匆匆掠过。A. informed通知；B. scheduled安排；C. rushed匆忙；D. predicted预测。根据上文“I understood, were intended to be enjoyed slowly”和以“not”转折可知，不应匆忙阅读。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：故事一直是过去与未来之间的桥梁，是一种记忆与想象的方式。A. mixture混合物；B. bridge桥梁；C. witness目击者；D. comparison比较。下文“between past and future”提示此处需表示“连接”的词，“bridge”（桥梁）常用来比喻连接两个事物的媒介。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我的祖先们不会读书写字，只能通过歌声与笑声让他们的故事流传下去。A. unable不能的；B. unlikely不可能的；C. unwilling不愿意的；D. unsure不确定的。根据下文“had to keep their stories alive through songs and laughter”可知，祖先不能读写。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们把传统和价值观融入故事中，代代相传。A. detected检测；B. included包含，使成为……的一部分；C. supplied供应；D. abandoned抛弃。根据下文“their traditions and values within stories”可知，祖先将传统和价值观融入故事中。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们的智慧激励着我。A. wisdom智慧；B. courage勇气；C. stability稳定性；D. emotion情感。根据上文“their traditions and values within stories, passing them down through generations”可知，祖先们的智慧激励着作者。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我慢慢阅读，是为了向他们致敬，为了记住那个拆掉围墙的自私的巨人，也为了颂扬故事传承这一不间断的循环。A. unlocked未上锁的；B. unfinished未完成的；C. unbroken连续的，不间断的；D. unheard未听到的。根据上文“passing them down through generations”可知，故事讲述是不间断的。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：如今，尽管科技加快了生活节奏，我仍坚持慢读。A. contribute to有助于；B. apply to适用于；C. add to增加；D. stick to坚持。根据语境和下文“slow reading”可知，作者仍然坚持慢读。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我在字里行间都用上手指，让我想起故事的力量，并引导我写作。A. hand手；B. finger手指；C. arm手臂；D. fist拳头。根据上文“pointing my finger”可知，此处是信息词finger的词汇复现。故选B。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我在字里行间都用上手指，让我想起故事的力量，并引导我写作。A. read阅读；B. speak说话；C. write写作；D. view看待。根据下文“Writing has taught me to create worlds”可知，作者因慢读而开始写作。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：无论是读、写还是讲，故事都是对我们过去与未来的永恒提醒，构成一个不曾断裂的循环。A. reminder提醒物；B. warning警告；C. reward奖励；D. sense感觉。根据下文“of our past and future”可知，故事是过去和未来的持续提醒。故选A。 三、语法填空（共10小题满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 In the bustling city of Suzhou, Jiangsu province, Li Jing, 38, has carved out a peaceful space — his studio, Shixianju (meaning “dwelling in leisure”), ____36____ he dedicates himself to his lifelong passion: handcrafting traditional Chinese round fans. Combining centuries-old techniques with modern aesthetics (艺术), Li’s creations have captivated a wide audience, ____37____(gain) more than 2.72 million followers on China’s social media platform Weibo. His works ____38____ (appear) in fashion shoots and TV dramas as well. Li’ s interest in round fans began in high school when he fell in love with Peking Opera. “The costumes, poetic lyrics, and symbolic accessories (配饰) all reflect the artistry of this ____39____(comprehend) art form,” he said. “Whoever appreciates Peking Opera can find a unique perspective, while I was particularly fascinated by the beautiful stage accessories, which aroused my desire ____40____ (collect) and restore fans.” According to Li, a round fan represents a ____41____ (combine) of ancient craftsmanship, integrating techniques for crafting the frame, designing patterns, making ribs and tassels, and attaching the fan surface. “____42____ its small size, the round fan holds endless creative possibilities,” he explained. “The surface can be made from materials like silk, and be decorated with calligraphy, painting, or embroidery (刺绣).” Among all techniques, Li’s favorite is kesi, or silk tapestry weaving (织锦), which is also the most complicated. ____43____ (know) for its careful craftsmanship, kesi involves weaving each colorful thread ____44____ (individual) to form detailed patterns, often creating lifelike imagery with _____45_____ shiny, layered effect. 【答案】36. where 37. gaining 38. have appeared 39. comprehensive 40. to collect 41. combination 42. Despite 43. Known 44. individually 45. a 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在江苏省苏州市，38岁的李晶致力于手工制作中国传统圆扇经历。 【36题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：在繁华的江苏省苏州市，38岁的李晶开辟了一个宁静的空间——他的工作室“嗜闲居”（意为“休闲居住”），在那里他致力于毕生的爱好：手工制作中国传统圆扇。，句子为非限制性定语从句，先行词为“Shixianju”，在从句中作地点状语，故应用关系副词“where”引导从句。故填where。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：李的创作将数百年的技术与现代美学相结合，吸引了广泛的观众，在中国社交媒体平台微博上获得了272多万粉丝。，句中有谓语动词“have captivated”，故空格处应用非谓语动词，“Li’s creations”和“gain”为逻辑上的主谓关系，故应用“gain”的现在分词“gaining”作状语。故填gaining。 【38题详解】 考查时态。句意：他的作品也出现在时尚拍摄和电视剧中。根据上文“have captivated”可知，句子应用现在完成时，表示影响，“works”和“have”连用，“appear”的过去分词为“appeared”，故空格处应填“have appeared”。故填have appeared。 【39题详解】 考查形容词。句意：他说：“服装、诗意的歌词和象征性的配饰都反映了这种综合艺术形式的艺术性。”，“art form”为名词，空格处应用形容词，作定语，“comprehensive”意为“综合性的”，形容词词性。故填comprehensive。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：“欣赏京剧的人都能找到独特的视角，而我特别着迷于美丽的舞台配饰，这激发了我收集和修复扇子的欲望。”句中有谓语动词“aroused”，故空格处应用非谓语动词，“desire”为抽象名词，故空格处应用不定式“to collect”作后置定语，进行解释说明。故填to collect。 【41题详解】 考查名词。句意：据李介绍，圆扇子代表了古代工艺的结合，融合了制作框架、设计图案、制作肋骨和流苏以及附着扇子表面的技术。“represents”为动词，空格处应用名词，作宾语，“combination”意为“结合”，为可数名词，不定冠词“a”后接可数名词单数。故填combination。 【42题详解】 考查介词。句意：他解释说：“尽管它的体积很小，但圆扇拥有无限的创意可能性。”根据句意可知，空格处应用介词“despite”，意为“尽管”，后接名词作宾语，句首单词首字母大写。故填Despite。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：缂丝以其精湛的工艺而闻名，它涉及将每一根五颜六色的线单独编织成详细的图案，经常创造出具有一个闪亮、层次感效果的逼真图像。句中有谓语动词“involves”，故空格处应用非谓语动词，“kesi”和“know”为逻辑上的动宾关系，故应用“know”的过去分词“known”作状语，句首单词首字母大写。故填Known。 【44题详解】 考查副词。句意：缂丝以其精湛的工艺而闻名，它涉及将每一根五颜六色的线单独编织成详细的图案，经常创造出具有一个闪亮、层次感效果的逼真图像。“weaving”为非谓语动词，空格处应用副词，作状语，“individually”意为“单独地”，副词词性。故填individually。 【45题详解】 考查冠词。句意：缂丝以其精湛的工艺而闻名，它涉及将每一根五颜六色的线单独编织成详细的图案，经常创造出具有一个闪亮、层次感效果的逼真图像。分析句子可知，句中泛指一个闪亮、有层次感的效果，故空格处应用不定冠词，表示泛指，“shiny”音标的第一个音素为辅音音素，故应用不定冠词“a”。故填a。 四、写作表达（共2节满分40分） 第一节（共15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Tom对刚刚过去的中国传统节日——端午节所举行的各种庆祝活动非常感兴趣。请你就此写一封电子邮件。内容包括： 1.节日介绍； 2.节日活动； 3.你的感想。 注意：1.词数80左右。2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 Dear Tom, I’m glad to hear that you’re interested in Chinese Dragon Boat Festival. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Tom, I’m glad to hear that you’re interested in Chinese Dragon Boat Festival. It’s a significant traditional festival, commemorating the patriotic poet Qu Yuan. It’s held on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. During the festival, people hold dragon boat races, which are exciting and full of energy. They also eat zongzi, a kind of rice dumpling wrapped in bamboo leaves. I feel that this festival not only shows our respect for history but also strengthens our cultural identity. I hope you can join us next time. Best wishes, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求以李华的身份向英国笔友 Tom 介绍端午节的相关情况，需包含节日介绍、庆祝活动及个人感想 【详解】1.词汇积累 重要的：significant→ important 举办，举行：hold→ host 令人激动的：exciting→ thrilling 展示：show→ demonstrate 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：They also eat zongzi, a kind of rice dumpling wrapped in bamboo leaves. 拓展句：They also eat zongzi, a kind of rice dumpling which is wrapped in bamboo leaves. 【点睛】【高分句型1】During the festival, people hold dragon boat races, which are exciting and full of energy.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】I feel that this festival not only shows our respect for history but also strengthens our cultural identity.（运用了“not only…but also…”连接两个并列结构） 第二节 读后续写（共25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 On a cold and windy day, Howard Kelly, a poor boy, was going from door to door, trying to sell things to pay for his school. But he didn’t make any sales. Feeling very sad, he almost wanted to give up. Also, his stomach was growling loudly because he hadn’t eaten for days. With no other option, he decided to ask for food at the next house. He was a bit scared as he knocked on the door, not sure what to say. When the door opened, a kind-looking young woman stood there. Howard got even more nervous. “Could… could you give me a drink of water?” he asked, looking down at his feet. The woman saw how thin and tired the boy was. She thought he needed something more than just water to feel better, so she brought him a glass of milk instead. Howard held the cup with his small hands and drank the milk slowly. Then he asked, “How much do I have to pay you?” The woman smiled kindly and said, “You don’t need to pay me anything. My mother always told me that we should help others without asking for money in return.” Howard was so touched. “Thank you so much!” he said with a big smile. As he walked away, he felt not only stronger in his body but also more hopeful about people. Many years passed. The kind young woman became very sick. The doctors in her small town couldn’t help her, so they sent her to a big hospital in the city. There, many famous doctors would try to cure her. One of them was Dr. Howard Kelly. When he heard where the sick woman came from, he remembered something important. He quickly got up and rushed to her room. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Entering the room, Dr. Kelly saw the woman lying weakly on the bed. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The bill (住院账单) was sent to her room. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Version 1: Entering the room, Dr. Kelly saw the woman lying weakly on the bed. The instant he saw the pale face in the hospital bed, the memory of her warm smile washed over him. Half shocked, half concerned, he determined to bring her back to health and make her smile reappear. His urge to save the woman’s life drove him to make a detailed plan for her operation. Fortunately, the operation went successfully. Weeks later, with her face ruddy, she seemed to be in good condition. Before her discharge from the hospital, the woman asked for her bill. The bill was sent to her room. Not a single number did she find on the bill, only a picture of a glass of milk. With a confused expression, she saw a doctor stepping into her room. “How much should I pay?” knowing it must be loads of money, she dared not look directly into his eyes. “You needn’t pay for it. When I was young, one lady told me never to accept pay for a kindness.” Stepping forward, he placed his arms around the woman’s shoulder, with tears of happiness running down his face. Upon hearing that, it occurred to her suddenly that he was the very boy who asked her for a drink of water. Version 2: Entering the room, Dr. Kelly saw the woman lying weakly on the bed. A wave of concern washed over him as he approached. Initially failing to recognize the pale figure as the kind woman who once helped him, he focused on checking her vital signs, his brow furrowed in concentration. But as he examined her face more closely, memories flashed through his mind. His hands trembled slightly, realizing who she was. Determined to save her, he vowed to use all his medical skills. The bill was sent to her room. When she caught sight of the huge sum on the bill, her heart sank. A chill ran down her spine, thinking she could never afford it. Tears welled up in her eyes, filled with despair. Just then, Dr. Kelly walked in, holding the bill. Without a word, he tore it into small pieces, the sound of the paper ripping echoing in the quiet room. “You paid for my kindness with that milk long ago,” he said, a gentle smile on his face, “This is my way of showing my appreciation.” Overwhelmed with emotion, the woman burst into tears, her heart filled with gratitude and warmth. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了贫穷的小男孩霍华德・凯利为支付学费挨家挨户推销商品却一无所获，饥寒交迫之际，他向一位年轻善良的女士讨水喝，女士却给了他一杯牛奶且分文未取。多年后，这位女士病重被转至大城市的大医院，而霍华德・凯利此时已是那里的医生。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“走进病房，凯利医生看到那位女士虚弱地躺在床上。”可知，第一段可描写凯利医生进入病房后的情景。他看到病床上虚弱的女士，回忆涌上心头，决心治好她。他精心制定手术计划，手术成功，女士身体状况好转准备出院，引出下一段关于账单的情节。 ②由第二段首句内容“账单被送到了她的病房。”可知，第二段可描写女士收到账单的情景。账单上没有金额只有一杯牛奶的画，她疑惑时医生进来告知无需付费，她想起眼前的医生就是当年讨水喝的小男孩，体现善有善报的主题。 2.续写线索：进入病房认出女士 —— 决心治好她并制定计划 —— 手术成功女士好转 —— 收到账单疑惑 —— 医生解释 —— 女士想起往事 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①涌上心头：wash over/flood over/sweep over ②决心做某事：determine to do /decide to do ③想起：occur to sb. /come to sb.’s mind 情绪类： ①幸福：happiness /joy /delight ②疑惑： confused/puzzled /bewildered 【点睛】【高分句型 1】The instant he saw the pale face in the hospital bed, the memory of her warm smile washed over him.（运用了the instant 引导的时间状语从句 ） 【高分句型 2】Not a single number did she find on the bill, only a picture of a glass of milk.（运用了否定词 not 置于句首，句子部分倒装 ） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2024-2025学年度第二学期期末调研测试 高一英语试题 注意事项 1.本试卷共8页，满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟。考试结束后，请将答题卡交回。 2.作答选择题，必须用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应选项的方框涂满、涂黑；如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。作答非选择题，必须用0.5毫米黑色墨水的签字笔在答题卡上的指定位置作答，在其他位置作答一律无效。 一、阅读理解（共2节满分50分） 第一节 阅读（共15小题满分37.5分） A Picturing Pickwick: The Art of The Pickwick Papers Published serially from 1836 to 1837, The Pickwick Papers formed Charles Dickens’s first novel. It helped to kick-start Dickens’s career, and continues to excite readers’ imaginations today. Picturing Pickwick explores the illustrations of this incredible book, which began with the cooperation between Dickens and the illustrator Robert Seymour. The exhibition, which runs from 6th April 2024 to 11th September 2024, explores the relationship between Dickens and his illustrators, and includes original illustrations of The Pickwick Papers, a page of the original manuscript, and historic monthly instalments (连载) of the story, some of which was penned here at 48 Doughty Street. The exhibition showcases a series of works by Anna Marongiu, an Italian artist who created 262 illustrations of The Pickwick Papers between 1928 and 1929. These rich artworks picture scenes from the novel that have rarely been illustrated. This is the first time they have been on display in the UK to celebrate the unique talent of Marongiu, whose own life was cut short in 1941 by a plane crash when she was just 34. Her Pickwick series was given to the Charles Dickens Museum by her family in the 1980s. The Pickwick Papers caused a sensation when it was published, inspiring ‘Pickwick Clubs’ and societies to be set up in honour of the work. The exhibition features items including an 1837 Pickwick Club MinuteBook, which records the debates of one such society. The display will also note the international reaction to the novel, exploring how the story came to Italy, where it would inspire such incredible artistry within Marongiu. Admission: Adult: £12.50; Child 6-16 years: £7.50; Child < 6 years: Free. Address: The Charles Dickens Museum, 48 Doughty Street, London WC1N 2LX. 1. What can be learned about the exhibition? A. It takes place in the second half of 2024. B. It reveals the stories behind The Pickwick Papers. C. It explores Dickens’s early career. D. It invites visitors to illustrate Dickens’s novels. 2. What do we know about Marongiu? A. She wasn’t acknowledged as an artist until 1941. B She wasn’t interested in Dickens’s writing styles. C. She died young because of a serious disease. D. She did her Pickwick series in the 1920s. 3. How much should a 5-year-old boy and his parents pay for the exhibition? A. £20.00. B. £25.00. C. £32.50. D. £37.50. B In 2023, the fossil (化石) of a prehistoric bird was discovered in China. The bird, called Baminornis, lived 150 million years ago. It may be the oldest bird ever discovered and changes the timeline of bird evolution, a study has found. Baminornis is the second bird known to have lived during the Jurassic period (侏罗纪时代). The first, called Archaeopteryx, was discovered in 1862 in Germany. Archaeopteryx had many dinosaur-like features, which helped scientists determine that birds had evolved from dinosaurs. For more than 150 years after Archaeopteryx was found, however, no other birds from that period were discovered. That left scientists with a gap in knowledge about bird evolution. They thought there were other flying birds during that period, but they had no fossil to prove it. The discovery of Baminornis changed that and also helped scientists understand the process of bird evolution better. Though Archaeopteryx and Baminornis are from the same period, they have key differences. Archaeopteryx was about the size of a modern crow (乌鸦) and could only fly for a short time. Baminornis was smaller. Like modern birds, it had a short tail that helped it fly smoothly. The development of short tails was essential in helping birds evolve into better flyers. The tail on Baminornis indicated that it was more advanced in its evolution compared to Archaeopteryx. “When dinosaurs evolved into birds, the biggest change is the shrinkage of the tail.” said Min Wang, who led the research. Before Baminornis was discovered, scientists had only found birds with short tails that lived about 20 million years later. But Baminornis suggested that bird evolution started millions of years earlier than researchers previously realized. 4. Why is the discovery of Baminornis significant? A It helped scientists determine the origin of birds. B. It filled the gap in knowledge about bird evolution. C. It contributed to the discovery of Archaeopteryx. D. It helped scientists discover other birds from the Jurassic period. 5. How did Baminornis differ from Archaeopteryx? A. Baminornis was larger in size. B. Baminornis could fly better. C. Baminornis looked more like dinosaurs. D. Baminornis lived in the Jurassic period. 6. What does the underlined word “shrinkage” mean in paragraph 4? A. Reduction. B. Expansion. C. Disappearance. D. Growth. 7. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Baminornis: an outstanding flyer B. Scientists map the bird evolution C. Archaeopteryx: the origin of birds D. Baminornis fossil rewrites bird history C One of the top sources of added sugar in children’s diets in America is in their breakfast cereal (麦片). A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine shows that advertising drives sales of high-sugar cereals when it’s aimed directly at kids under 12-but not when it targets adults. In the study, researchers looked at all cereals purchased by 77,000 U.S. households over a nine-year period, between 2008 and 2017. They also looked at Nielsen ratings data, which closely monitored all the ads that people in a household saw-both children and adults. What they found was a strong relationship between how much advertising was targeted to kids and how much sugary cereal that households with children bought. By contrast, there was no link to increased purchases when ads targeted adults. And these extensive data also showed that behaviors that were learned in childhood could track into adulthood, which could lead to poor health outcomes over a lifetime. The study is the first to directly compare the influence of food advertising exposure by children with that of adults. The findings offer novel evidence of how food marketing turns children into the “ultimate weapon” in influencing family spending because they consistently ask their parents to purchase a concept known as “pester power”. The food industry launched the Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative, a voluntary effort to police itself. The 21 participating food companies made a commitment to cut back on marketing unhealthy foods to children under 12 — later revised to under 13. A new study conducted in 2024 showed that children’s exposure to cereal ads on TV programming aimed at kids has dropped dramatically. But Lindsey Smith Taillie, a food policy researcher at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, says these voluntary efforts aren’t making a difference. Advertisements, like kids’ eyeballs, are moving online, making it even harder to know what marketing children are being exposed to, Taillie notes. 8. What did the study find about child-targeted food ads? A. They had no connection with adults’ purchases. B. They were less effective than adult-targeted ads. C. They might affect children’s health in the long run. D. They could reduce children’s interest in sugary food. 9. What does the underlined phrase “pester power” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Parents’ unconditional love. B. Children’s uncontrolled spending. C. Parents’ growing consumption. D. Children’s repeated purchase requests. 10. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. An expectation for further study. B. The follow-up influence of the study. C. A limitation of the research method. D. The potential application of the findings. 11. What is Tallie’s attitude toward the voluntary efforts? A. Favorable. B. Tolerant. C. Disapproving. D. Reserved. D For centuries, what makes human creativity so precious is not only the final products it yields, but also the effort behind their creation. But in a world where AI can generate anything with the click of a button, how do we distinguish what truly matters? How does human-made art survive? Throughout history, the most famous works of art, literature, and music have carried a sense of labor, dedication, and mastery. We don’t just admire the end product; we admire how it came to be. Masterpieces like Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” sustain not simply for their artistic beauty, but for the human stories they carry. They remind us that art is not just about beauty or skill — it is about intention, persistence, and what makes us human. As AI floods the world with instant beauty, we’re entering an era of “aesthetic inflation”, where perfectly composed images, poetic style, and movie-like storytelling are available to anyone, instantly and at no cost. This makes us think about when beauty is effortless and endless, does human creations still have value? But human imperfection isn’t a weakness — it’s part of who we are shaping our understanding of humanity. Our struggles, mistakes, and limitations aren’t just difficulties to overcome — they’re part of what gives life meaning. In this light, AI’s ability to create perfect art feels almost unnatural—a rejection of the struggle that gives creativity its weight. It may achieve technical perfection — but at the cost of the original energy that makes art stir feelings within people. Even at its most impressive, AI-generated art often feels empty. It has no real emotions or experiences, and no clear creator, failing to create unexpected surprises and arouse shared emotion with audience. Therefore, to preserve meaning, selection and context become more crucial. As AI can produce endless content, the human elements like context, narrative and the reasoning behind art become the true value source. Also, AI can be a creative collaborator rather than a replacement, refining ideas while keeping human imperfection and feeling, and acting as an amplifier (放大镜) of human vision. 12. Why do masterpieces like “Starry Night” remain valuable in the AI era? A. They represent unique human characteristics. B. They showcase brilliant artistic creation skill. C. They are created through long production processes. D. They contain human emotional depth and creative effort. 13. Why does the author mention “aesthetic inflation” in paragraph 3? A. To demonstrate AI’s efficiency in art creation. B. To prove that AI-generated art is more affordable. C. To criticize the overuse of technology in art creation. D. To stress the devaluation of beauty due to mass production. 14. How does the author develop the argument in the passage? A. By giving examples. B. By giving definitions. C. By making comparisons. D. By making classifications. 15. What is a suitable title for the text? A. A Guide to Perfect Art with AI B. How to Create Art in the Age of AI C. Why Human Art Still Matters in the AI Age D. A New Revolution in Art Creation brought by AI 第二节 七选五（共5小题 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。 Most of us enjoy travelling, whether we’re traveling abroad, or exploring where we live. Besides relaxation of travel, it is also a wonderful way of learning more about ourselves and strengthening our social bonds. The well-being benefits of travel are what drive us to set off. Most of us follow a routine every day. ____16____ Travel, whether it is a few days off, or a longer journey, is a way to relax ourselves both emotionally and mentally. Travel is a good chance to better understand ourselves. It helps us develop awareness of not only our own existence, but also our thoughts and surroundings. ____17____ Moreover, it teaches us what is important and what happiness means to people. Travel also teaches us the significance of communicating with others. Going for a walk with friends in the local countryside helped us realize that time in nature with loved ones is something we’d like to do. ____18____ To enjoy our travel, several aspects should be taken into consideration. Start by figuring out what we want to gain from the trip. ____19____ Additionally, consider what we’ve valued about the past trip, and whether this fits with what we want to do now. ____20____ That could be anything from visiting a new café and trying something on the menu, to challenging a new sport. When back home, keep in mind what we value in this trip. Sometimes, it’s the conversation we have with a local, or the experience of seeing the city from a new perspective that stays in our mind. A. The time we spend in nature brings us more friends. B. Understanding its purpose can help us plan the trip better. C. In other words, it allows us to grasp what kind of persons we are. D. The enjoyment of a day trip can last long after you are back home. E. One of the most important parts of travel is experiencing something new. F. We see the same sights and people, which leaves us feeling bored over time. G. Therefore, we are encouraged to get out more and enjoy more time with our friends. 二、完形填空（共15小题满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 “A long time ago, there lived a Selfish Giant who built a wall around his garden to keep children out.” This story sparked my love for reading. I spent more time reading than watching TV in my childhood. My brothers hurried through books, but I read much more ____21____ , appreciating each word and pointing my finger under the lines ____22____ being told it was childish. Living in my own apartment, I ____23____ the Giant’s story, discovering new layers — his loneliness and the small boy’s gentleness. His words, “My own garden is my own garden,” felt less like anger and more like a(n) ____24____ for understanding. Years later, I realized I had been living within the worlds writers ____25____. Stories, I understood, were intended to be enjoyed slowly, not ____26____. Long before modern technology, storytelling connected humanity. Stories have always been a ____27____ between past and future, a way to remember and imagine. My ancestors (祖先) ___28___ to read or write, had to keep their stories alive through songs and laughter. They ____29____ their traditions and values within stories, passing them down through generations. Their ____30____ inspires me. I read slowly to honor them, to remember the Selfish Giant tearing down his wall, and to celebrate the ____31____ circle of storytelling. Today, though technology speeds up, I ____32____ slow reading. My ____33____ beneath the words reminds me of stories’ power and has led me to ____34____. Writing has taught me to create worlds where people feel seen and heard. Stories, whether read, written, or told, serve as a constant ____35____ of our past and future, forming an unbroken circle. 21. A. slowly B. happily C. quickly D. suddenly 22. A. for B. through C. against D. despite 23. A. retold B. reread C. reconsidered D. rewrote 24. A. request B. reason C. excuse D. claim 25. A. created B. imagined C. rebuilt D. praised 26. A. informed B. scheduled C. rushed D. predicted 27. A. mixture B. bridge C. witness D. comparison 28. A. unable B. unlikely C. unwilling D. unsure 29. A. detected B. included C. supplied D. abandoned 30. A. wisdom B. courage C. stability D. emotion 31. A. unlocked B. unfinished C. unbroken D. unheard 32. A. contribute to B. apply to C. add to D. stick to 33. A. hand B. finger C. arm D. fist 34. A. read B. speak C. write D. view 35. A. reminder B. warning C. reward D. sense 三、语法填空（共10小题满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 In the bustling city of Suzhou, Jiangsu province, Li Jing, 38, has carved out a peaceful space — his studio, Shixianju (meaning “dwelling in leisure”), ____36____ he dedicates himself to his lifelong passion: handcrafting traditional Chinese round fans. Combining centuries-old techniques with modern aesthetics (艺术), Li’s creations have captivated a wide audience, ____37____(gain) more than 2.72 million followers on China’s social media platform Weibo. His works ____38____ (appear) in fashion shoots and TV dramas as well. Li’ s interest in round fans began in high school when he fell in love with Peking Opera. “The costumes, poetic lyrics, and symbolic accessories (配饰) all reflect the artistry of this ____39____(comprehend) art form,” he said. “Whoever appreciates Peking Opera can find a unique perspective, while I was particularly fascinated by the beautiful stage accessories, which aroused my desire ____40____ (collect) and restore fans.” According to Li, a round fan represents a ____41____ (combine) of ancient craftsmanship, integrating techniques for crafting the frame, designing patterns, making ribs and tassels, and attaching the fan surface. “____42____ its small size, the round fan holds endless creative possibilities,” he explained. “The surface can be made from materials like silk, and be decorated with calligraphy, painting, or embroidery (刺绣).” Among all techniques, Li’s favorite is kesi, or silk tapestry weaving (织锦), which is also the most complicated. ____43____ (know) for its careful craftsmanship, kesi involves weaving each colorful thread ____44____ (individual) to form detailed patterns, often creating lifelike imagery with _____45_____ shiny, layered effect. 四、写作表达（共2节满分40分） 第一节（共15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Tom对刚刚过去的中国传统节日——端午节所举行的各种庆祝活动非常感兴趣。请你就此写一封电子邮件。内容包括： 1.节日介绍； 2.节日活动； 3.你的感想。 注意：1.词数80左右。2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 Dear Tom, I’m glad to hear that you’re interested in Chinese Dragon Boat Festival. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes, Li Hua 第二节 读后续写（共25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 On a cold and windy day, Howard Kelly, a poor boy, was going from door to door, trying to sell things to pay for his school. But he didn’t make any sales. Feeling very sad, he almost wanted to give up. Also, his stomach was growling loudly because he hadn’t eaten for days. With no other option, he decided to ask for food at the next house. He was a bit scared as he knocked on the door, not sure what to say. When the door opened, a kind-looking young woman stood there. Howard got even more nervous. “Could… could you give me a drink of water?” he asked, looking down at his feet. The woman saw how thin and tired the boy was. She thought he needed something more than just water to feel better, so she brought him a glass of milk instead. Howard held the cup with his small hands and drank the milk slowly. Then he asked, “How much do I have to pay you?” The woman smiled kindly and said, “You don’t need to pay me anything. My mother always told me that we should help others without asking for money in return.” Howard was so touched. “Thank you so much!” he said with a big smile. As he walked away, he felt not only stronger in his body but also more hopeful about people. Many years passed. The kind young woman became very sick. The doctors in her small town couldn’t help her, so they sent her to a big hospital in the city. There, many famous doctors would try to cure her. One of them was Dr. Howard Kelly. When he heard where the sick woman came from, he remembered something important. He quickly got up and rushed to her room. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Entering the room Dr. Kelly saw the woman lying weakly on the bed. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The bill (住院账单) was sent to her room. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $