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汉中市普通高中十校联盟2024年秋季学期高二期末考试 英语试题 注意事项： 1.试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分，考试时间120分钟。共8页。 2.答第Ⅰ卷时考生务必在每小题选出答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。 3.第Ⅱ卷答在答题卡的相应位置上，否则视为无效。答题前考生务必将自己的班级、姓名、学号、考号座位号填写清楚。 第Ⅰ卷 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。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C.£9.15. 答案是C。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What time is the woman’s appointment? A. At 2:00. B. At 3:00. C. At 4:00. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: My four o’clock appointment has been changed again. M: What time have they arranged it for this time? W: They asked me to be there an hour earlier. M: You’d better leave home by two o’clock then, to be on the safe side. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man want the woman to do? A. Do some sewing. B. Iron his jeans. C. Recommend a tailor. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: Can you have these jeans mended for me? I’m no good at that W: You must be kidding. I’m no good either. And besides, I need to do some other chores like the ironing. You’d better turn to a professional tailor. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers talking about? A. The weekly plan. B. The heavy workload. C. The submission deadline. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Can you finish the report by Friday? M: Well, I’m not sure. There’s loads of work to do on it. W: Well, within a week, then? M: I’ll do it before the end of next week, I promise. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the conversation take place? A. At a railway station. B. At Bob’s home. C. At a restaurant. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: I just can’t understand this long delay! M: Wait a minute! I think they’re announcing our train. It’s arriving on platform 2. W: Good, we should be there in an hour, and then we can drive straight to Bob’s house to have dinner. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How does Trish sound? A. Patient. B. Confused. C. Annoyed. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: It’s time she should leave! M: Come on, Trish! You’re overdoing it W: Oh, that’s easy for you to say. You don’t have to sit next to her and listen to her going on and on about her work 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. How often does Harry go running? A. Once a week. B. Four times a week. C. Six times a week. 7. Where does Harry usually run? A. Along the country road. B. In the school playground. C. At the gym. 【答案】6. B 7. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Hi Harry! You look like you’ve lost weight! Have you been on a diet? M: No. I joined our local running club W: That sounds like an interesting idea. When do you go? M: I attend the running club on weekdays, except Thursdays because I have my piano lesson W: Where do you usually go? Do you use the running track at the school? Or the running machine at the school gym? M: No, we always run off-road to enjoy the countryside! 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What is the man’s problem? A. He can’t start his computer. B. His computer takes a long time to start. C. Programs run too slowly on his computer. 9. What does the woman say about the man’s computer? A. It has a virus. B. It is too old. C. It has a fast processor. 10. What will the speakers probably do? A. Remove unwanted programs. B. Download some programs. C. Contact an expert. 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. A 【解析】 【原文】M: This computer is maddening. The programs run really fast, but when I first start it, it seems to take hours before it actually gets ready. Is that a virus or something? W: Of course it’s fast. It has the latest processor available. You aren’t online so it’s not a virus. Likely your problem is that there are too many background programs loading when you start. M: I’m not sure I know what you mean by background programs and loading. W: Okay, restart it and I’ll have a look. I’m no expert, so we’ll see what’s loading. The ones that aren’t needed can just be deleted. It will be fine once we do that. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. Why is the woman speaking to the man? A. To seek permission. B. To hand in a form. C. To ask for guidance. 12. What should the woman do before turning in the form? A. Think about her additional needs. B. Get approval from a superior. C. Check the annual budget. 13. What will the woman do next? A. Go to the front desk. B. Place an online order. C. Get some office supplies. 【答案】11. C 12. B 13. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Excuse me, sir. I need some supplies for my office, but I’m not sure where to start. Ms. McBeal told me that you would be able to help me. M: Sure. Tick the items you require on a blue supply form, which is kept at the front desk. Then, you need to get it signed by the leader of your department as required. Besides, it’s a good idea to ask other people in your department if they have any additional needs. W: OK. By the way, should I check the annual budget? M: Since you’re just ordering basic supplies, there’s no need for that. W: Thanks so much for your help. I’ll get the form and fill it out now. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. What is Nick Hanna? A. A host. B. A photographer. C. A writer. 15. What does Alex find most challenging about filming wildlife underwater? A. Predicting animals’ behaviors. B. Grabbing the perfect moment quickly. C. Communicating underwater with divers. 16. What does Alex suggest new underwater photographers do? A. Choose suitable subjects. B. Take shots of small things at first. C. Avoid getting too close to the subjects. 17. What is the main attraction for Alex to go to Sardinia? A. The convenient location. B. The wide range of underwater life. C. The temperature and clarity of the water. 【答案】14. C 15. B 16. A 17. B 【解析】 【原文】W: My guest today is the photographer Alex Mustard, who specializes in underwater shots. His cooperation with Nick Hanna, a master storyteller, resulted in the book entitled The Art of Diving. Alex, how much is luck and how much is judgment to get great shots? M: With wildlife shots, it’s not always the case that you can get the animals to behave in the way you want. When you spend much time in the ocean though, you get to predict behaviors and you get used to knowing when and where you’re going to get particular shots. But often there’s only a second to grab the shot you have in mind, which is the hardest part. With diver shots, communication is tough underwater, so everything needs planning ahead. W: What advice would you give to new underwater photographers? M: Well, the most important thing is to choose your subject very carefully; find something that you can get close to, that’s not going to swim away, and that’s a not too big or too small size. W: So what’s next for you? M: I’m planning a trip to Sardinia-within easy reach of the airport at Olbia. And the water’s lovely and warm But these aren’t really the draws for me. It’s more the underwater landscapes — like the soft corals and the fish life. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 18. What is the speaker’s profession most likely? A. An athlete. B. A health care provider. C. A fitness coach. 19. How often should people make a change in their workout plans? A. Every other month. B. Once a month. C. Twice per month. 20. How does the speaker suggest balancing workout intensity per week? A. By planning exercise and rest properly. B. By taking the same workout routine. C. By only engaging in light activities. 【答案】18. C 19. B 20. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Thank you for joining our wellness workshop. I’m Richard Simmons. Before we begin, I want to share some advice. Staying active is essential for a healthy lifestyle, but it’s important to avoid common workout mistakes. The first error is the lack of variety in exercising. Engaging in the same routine can lead you to see no progress. To prevent this, I suggest changing your workout plans monthly. Do diverse activities like yoga to improve flexibility, or weightlifting to build strength. Variety not only prevents boredom but also improves your overall fitness. Another common error is overtraining. It’s important to understand that rest is just as crucial for muscle recovery and growth as the workout itself. It’s not always about the intensity or frequency of your workouts. I recommend aiming for two intense sessions per week. On the days you’re not pushing yourself hard. consider engaging in lighter activities, such as fast walking or leisurely cycling. This approach balances physical effort with recovery. It’s also advisable to have at least one day of complete rest weekly to allow your body to fully recover. Remember, wellness is a marathon; listen to your body and make adjustments accordingly. 第二部分 阅读理解（满分50分） 第一节（共15小题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Renew San Francisco Zoo Spend a Saturday beautifying the Zoo and create beautiful gardens for both the animals and visitors. What can be expected? · Becoming part of the Zoo’s history · Sharing and developing new skills and interests · Weeding and clean-up to remove the need for harmful pesticides（杀虫剂） · Meeting new people of different backgrounds with shared goal of conserving the Earth’s plant and animal species Who can volunteer? Adults and children (at least 1 adult per 5 children). When can I volunteer? The second Saturday of March, June, September, and November in 2025, from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. We will be closing the gates at 8:15. No late entries allowed. What do I wear? Choose something warm and comfortable that you don’t mind getting dirty. The Zoo provides tools and work gloves, but if you have work gloves, bring them just in case. Please wear tough work shoes. Sponsor a Corporate Renew the Zoo Event Groups of all sizes can sponsor a private Renew the Zoo day for their companies, when your group works together to complete Zoo projects. Apart from having fun and connecting with team members, your group receives admission to the Zoo, drinks, food and free ride. Zoo staff will help organize each event to ensure your group enjoys the day at the Zoo. To sign up, e-mail renewthezoo@sfzoo.org. 21. What are the volunteers of the Zoo expected to do? A. Collect data on new species. B. Learn about the Zoo’s history. C. Join eco-friendly gardening. D. Research gardening techniques. 22. What rule must be followed by volunteers attending the Zoo event? A. Wearing a specific uniform. B. Bringing their own tools. C. Preparing meals in advance. D. Participating on schedule. 23. How can people sign up for the activity? A. write a letter. B. send an e-mail. C. make a call. D. make an appointment. 【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了旧金山动物园复兴活动，包括志愿者活动的内容、志愿者要求、活动时间、着装要求，以及企业赞助活动相关信息和报名方式。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。由文章“What can be expected?”部分中“Weeding and clean-up to remove the need for harmful pesticides(杀虫剂)(除草和清理，以消除对有害农药的需求)”可知，动物园志愿者会参加除草和清理工作，以消除对有害杀虫剂的需求，这属于环保园艺活动。故选C项。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据“When can I volunteer?”部分中“The second Saturday of March, June, September, and November in 2025, from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. We will be closing the gates at 8:15. No late entries allowed.(2025年3月、6月、9月和11月的第二个星期六，上午8:00至11:00。我们将在8:15关闭大门。不允许迟到入场。）”可知，参加动物园活动的志愿者必须按时参加。故选D项。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章最后“To sign up, e-mail renewthezoo@sfzoo.org.(要报名，请发送电子邮件至renewthezoo@sfzoo.org.)”可知，人们可以通过发送电子邮件报名参加活动。故选B项。 B As summer approaches, many kids and teenagers may find that they have more time in hand. One great way to make use of the extra time is to go on an adventure and travel. Clearly, I am not a naturally adventurous person, but I have found that taking the risk and challenging myself to explore and travel to unfamiliar places can be a very rewarding experience. Because I am usually quite busy during the school year, most of my travels take place during the summer. Over the past few summers, I have hiked in the Grand Canyon, explored Niagara Falls, and camped out in update New York. Although these experiences are varied, they are similar in that they instill a sense of appreciation for nature and a more balanced view on life. When I hiked in the Grand Canyon, for example, I was in awe of the geological influences that shaped the canyon. Adventures, of course, are not limited to hiking. There are many other choices, such as camping, volunteering in a foreign environment and travelling to different countries. In my opinion, adventures are more enjoyable with family or a few friends. There is a sense of bonding that one only gets through spending time together in outdoor adventures. For example, when I was in Boy Scouts, I often went on weekend camping trips with my friends. When I came back from a Boy Scouts camping trip, I often was eager to go outside more and explore the parks and nature around me. Next fall, I will attend college. In the meantime though, I hope to make the most of my summer to explore and travel. Now, I am planning on hiking and camping out in Maine. When I visited Maine last fall, I was amazed by how beautiful it was and the tall trees and coasts that exist, and I really hope to enjoy the beauty of nature there this summer. 24. What can we learn from the first paragraph about the author? A. He is an adventurous person by nature. B. He likes challenging himself by travelling. C. He enjoys travelling with other adventurers. D. He needs others’ help when going on an adventure. 25. According to the author, which of the following can make people’s adventure more enjoyable? A. Travelling to different countries. B. Travelling with their family or friends. C. Travelling to unfamiliar places. D. Travelling to distant places. 26. What will the author do this summer? A. Explore Niagara Falls. B. Hike in the Grand Canyons. C. Camp out in update New York. D. Hike and camp out in Maine. 27. Who is probably the author? A. A high school student. B. A college student. C. A friendly guide. D. A warm-hearted teacher. 【答案】24. B 25. B 26. D 27. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过讲述作者自己的旅行经历，说明挑战自己去探索和旅行是很有收获的体验。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Clearly, I am not a naturally adventurous person, but I have found that taking the risk and challenging myself to explore and travel to unfamiliar places can be a very rewarding experience.(显然，我并不是一个天生爱冒险的人，但我发现，冒险并挑战自己去探索和前往陌生的地方旅行是一种非常有益的体验。)”可知，作者喜欢通过旅行来挑战自己。故选B。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“In my opinion, adventures are more enjoyable with family or a few friends.(在我看来，和家人或几个朋友一起冒险会更愉快。)”可知，作者认为和家人或朋友一起旅行能让冒险更愉快。故选B。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Next fall, I will attend college. In the meantime though, I hope to make the most of my summer to explore and travel. Now, I am planning on hiking and camping out in Maine.(明年秋天，我将上大学。与此同时，我希望充分利用我的夏天去探索和旅行。现在，我计划在缅因州徒步旅行和露营。)”可知，作者今年夏天打算去缅因州徒步和露营。故选D。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“Next fall, I will attend college.(明年秋天，我将上大学。)”可推断出，作者现在还是一名高中生。故选A。 C For Canaan Elementary’s second grade in Patchogue, N.Y., today is speech day, and right now it’s Chris Palaez’s turn. The 8-year-old is the joker of the class. With shining dark eyes, he seems like the kind of kid who would enjoy public speaking. But he’s nervous. “I’m here to tell you today why you should … should…” Chris trips on the “-ld,” a pronunciation difficulty for many non-native English speakers. His teacher, Thomas Whaley, is next to him, whispering support. “…Vote for …me …” Except for some stumbles, Chris is doing amazingly well. When he brings his speech to a nice conclusion, Whaley invites the rest of the class to praise him. A son of immigrants, Chris started learning English a little over three years ago. Whaley recalls (回想起) how at the beginning of the year, when called upon to read, Chris would excuse himself to go to the bathroom. Learning English as a second language can be a painful experience. What you need is a great teacher who lets you make mistakes. “It takes a lot for any student,” Whaley explains, “especially for a student who is learning English as their new language, to feel confident enough to say, ‘I don’t know, but I want to know.’” Whaley got the idea of this second-grade presidential campaign project when he asked the children one day to raise their hands if they thought they could never be a president. The answer broke his heart. Whaley says the project is about more than just learning to read and speak in public. He wants these kids to learn to boast (夸耀) about themselves. “Boasting about yourself, and your best qualities,” Whaley says, “is very difficult for a child who came into the classroom not feeling confident.” 28. What made Chris nervous? A. Telling a story. B. Making a speech. C. Taking a test. D. Answering a question. 29. What does the underlined word “stumbles” in paragraph 2 refer to? A. Improper pauses. B. Bad manners. C. Spelling mistakes. D. Silly jokes. 30. We can infer that the purpose of Whaley’s project is to _________. A. help students see their own strengths B. assess students’ public speaking skills C. prepare students for their future jobs D. inspire students’ love for politics 31. Which of the following best describes Whaley as a teacher? A. Humorous. B. Ambitious. C. Caring. D. Demanding. 【答案】28. B 29. A 30. A 31. C 【解析】 【导语】本文属于记叙文。文章讲述了纽约一所小学二年级的老师树立信心，看到自己的优点，发起一项总统竞选演讲活动。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“today is speech day(今天是演讲日)”和“With shining dark eyes, he seems like the kind of kid who would enjoy public speaking.(他有着明亮的黑眼睛，似乎是那种喜欢公开演讲的孩子。)”以及第二段第一句“But he’s nervous.(但是他很紧张。)”可知，Chris是因为做演讲紧张，故选B。 【29题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段““I’m here to tell you today why you should … should…” Chris trips on the “-ld,” a pronunciation difficulty for many non-native English speakers.(“我今天在这里告诉你为什么你应该……应该……”克里斯说到了“-ld”，这是许多非英语母语人士的发音困难。)”可知，他发ld困难，故推知是他有些结巴，停顿不准确，stumbles的意思是“不适当的停顿”，即Improper pauses，故选A。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Whaley says the project is about more than just learning to read and speak in public. He wants these kids to learn to boast (夸耀) about themselves.(威利说，这个项目不仅仅是学习在公众面前阅读和说话。他想让这些孩子学会自我吹嘘。)”以及最后一段““Boasting about yourself, and your best qualities,” Whaley says, “is very difficult for a child who came into the classroom not feeling confident.”(“吹嘘自己和自己最好的品质，”威利说，“对于一个走进教室却不自信的孩子来说是非常困难的。”)”可知，Whaley老师这么做是为了帮助学生认识自己的优势，培养自信，故选A。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Whaley got the idea of this second-grade presidential campaign project when he asked the children one day to raise their hands if they thought they could never be a president.(威利的这个二年级总统竞选项目的灵感来自于他有一天让孩子们举起手，如果他们认为自己永远不会成为总统。)”和“He wants these kids to learn to boast (夸耀) about themselves.(他想让这些孩子学会自我吹嘘。)”可知，这位老师很关心学生的成长。故选C。 D We humans love to stare into our smart devices. We gaze for hours — about 10 hours and 39 minutes a day — at our computers, smartphones, tablets and televisions. Is all this staring bad for us? It might be mainly because as we stare at our devices we are exposing ourselves to blue light. Blue light is a type of electromagnetic (电磁的) radiation with a very short wavelength that produces a high amount of energy. While it’s true that light can damage our eyes under certain circumstances, there’s no scientific evidence suggesting that blue light is harmful to our eyes. But many people still think it is, which is why blue-light-blocking glasses are so popular. So do the glasses work? “Everyone is very concerned that blue light may be causing damage to the eye, but there’s no evidence that it may be causing serious damage,” Dr. Rahul Khurana, clinical spokesman for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, told Business Insider. Blue light exposure is nothing new. In fact, the sun is the largest source of blue light. Moreover, blue light is also present in LED light. But if blue light isn’t harmful, then why are we constantly rubbing our eyes when we’re looking at our screens? The answer is eyestrain (眼疲劳): More than 60 percent of people experience eye problems associated with digital eyestrain. And blue light, it seems, isn’t the cause. Instead, our eyes are so strained because most of us blink less when we stare at our digital devices. So if eyestrain is the issue, blue-light-blocking glasses are probably of little use. 32. What do we know about blue light? A. It is a kind of nuclear radiation. B. It has the shortest wavelength. C. It may come from electronic devices. D. It consumes a great deal of energy. 33. What causes the popularity of blue-light-blocking glasses? A. Evidence of their benefits to eyes. B. Belief in blue light’s harmful effect. C. Widespread use of smart devices. D. Scientific understanding of blue light. 34. What can be inferred from Paragraph 4? A. Blue light exposure is hardly avoidable. B. Eye problems are not easy to deal with. C. Blue light may connect with tired eyes. D. Rubbing eyes makes people strained. 35. According to the text wearing blue-light-blocking glasses may be ______. A. tiring B. harmful C. useless D. beneficial 【答案】32. C 33. B 34. A 35. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了蓝光是一种波长很短的电磁辐射，能产生大量的能量。人们错误地认为蓝光会对眼睛造成伤害，所以导致了防蓝光眼镜的流行。文章还解释了眼睛疲劳的真正原因，以及防蓝光眼镜是无用的。 【32题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“It might be mainly because as we stare at our devices we are exposing ourselves to blue light.(这可能主要是因为当我们盯着我们的设备时，我们将自己暴露在蓝光中)”和第二段中“Blue light is a type of electromagnetic(电磁的) radiation with a very short wavelength that produces a high amount of energy.(蓝光是一种波长很短的电磁辐射，能产生大量的能量)”可推知，蓝光可能来自电子设备。故选C项。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“While it’s true that light can damage our eyes under certain circumstances, there’s no scientific evidence suggesting that blue light is harmful to our eyes. But many people still think it is, which is why blue-light-blocking glasses are so popular.(虽然光线在某些情况下确实会损害我们的眼睛，但没有科学证据表明蓝光对我们的眼睛有害。但许多人仍然认为它是，这就是为什么防蓝光眼镜如此受欢迎的原因)”可知，相信蓝光对眼睛有害致使防蓝光眼镜的流行。故选B项。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“Blue light exposure is nothing new. In fact, the sun is the largest source of blue light. Moreover, blue light is also present in LED light.(暴露在蓝光下并不是什么新鲜事。事实上，太阳是最大的蓝光来源。此外，蓝光也存在于LED灯中)”可知，从第四段可以推断出蓝光照射几乎是不可避免的。故选A项。 【35题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“So if eyestrain is the issue, blue-light-blocking glasses are probably of little use.(因此，如果问题是眼睛疲劳，那么防蓝光眼镜可能没什么用)”可知，戴防蓝光眼镜可能是无用的。故选C项。 第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分 ） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 It is believed that it’s dangerous to have plants in the bedroom. Plants take in carbon dioxide (CO₂) and produce oxygen (氧气) in the day. ____36____. The build-up of CO₂ is a real problem for indoor air quality, which has been shown to influence health, so it is easy to see where the concern comes from. But to consider whether sharing our bedroom with our plants can harm health, we should consider three things. Firstly, how much CO₂ do plants produce at night compared with what they take in during the day? ____37____ For the answer depends on everything from species to light levels and even room temperature. Thankfully, in 2015, researchers at Turkey’s Kastamonu University found that large houseplants take in between six and eight times as much CO2 in the day as they produce at night. ____38____ A single human breath contains around 40, 000 ppm of CO2, more than 10 times the effect a plant could have in 8 hours, so you might want to throw your partner out before your plants. Finally, we don’t live in the sealed (密封的) boxes in which these studies are carried out. ____39____ The air is even exchanged when we move around. According to one recent review, we need houseplants to keep indoor air fresh, and to fight some pollution. ____40____ Let’s enjoy houseplants whenever we like, because if sleeping near plants were bad for our health, camping in a forest would be deadly. A. This is hard to answer. B. So, they are quite necessary. C. The question has more than one answer. D. Besides, we often share a room with someone else. E. Indoor air is being exchanged through doors and windows. F. At night they compete with us for the air we breathe while asleep. G. Secondly, compare the influence of a plant with that of a person sharing a room. 【答案】36. F 37. A 38. G 39. E 40. B 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇说明文，说明了和植物共用卧室是否会损害健康，并告诉我们植物对我们的重要性。 【36题详解】 根据前文“It is believed that it’s dangerous to have plants in the bedroom. Plants take in carbon dioxide (CO₂) and produce oxygen (氧气) in the day.(人们认为卧室里有植物是危险的。植物在白天吸收二氧化碳(CO₂)并产生氧气)”及后文“The build-up of CO₂ is a real problem for indoor air quality, which has been shown to influence health, so it is easy to see where the concern comes from.(二氧化碳的积累是影响健康的室内空气质量的真正问题，因此很容易看出担忧的来源)”可知，空处描述人们认为卧室夜间摆放植物危害的原因，F选项“在晚上，它们与我们争夺我们睡觉时呼吸的空气”解释原因。故选F项。 【37题详解】 空前“Firstly, how much CO₂ do plants produce at night compared with what they take in during the day? (首先，与白天吸收的二氧化碳相比，植物在晚上产生多少CO₂？)”提出问题，表明“植物在夜间产生的二氧化碳与白天吸收的相比有多少？”后文“For the answer depends on everything from species to light levels and even room temperature.(因为答案取决于各种因素，从物种到光照水平，甚至是室温)”可知，这个问题是难以回答的，A选项“这个问题很难回答”符合语境。故选A项。 【38题详解】 根据前文firstly，后文finally及后文“A single human breath contains around 40, 000 ppm of CO2, more than 10 times the effect a plant could have in 8 hours, so you might want to throw your partner out before your plants.(一个人的呼吸中含有大约40000ppm的二氧化碳，是一株植物在8小时内释放的二氧化碳的10倍以上，所以你可能想在你的植物之前把你的伴侣扔出去)”可知，该空应讲第二点，且把植物和人作比较，G选项“其次，比较一棵植物和一个人共用一个房间的影响”符合语境，引起下文。故选G项。 【39题详解】 前文“Finally, we don’t live in the sealed (密封的) boxes in which these studies are carried out.(最后，我们并不生活在进行这些研究的密封盒子里)”及后文“The air is even exchanged when we move around.(当我们走动时，空气也在交换)”可知，E选项“室内空气通过门窗进行交换”表明与植物对比，人的生活空间与外界相连，没有处在研究实验条件下，空气是流通的，且解释下一句。故选E项。 【40题详解】 根据前文“According to one recent review, we need houseplants to keep indoor air fresh, and to fight some pollution.(根据最近的一篇综述，我们需要室内植物来保持室内空气新鲜，并对抗一些污染)”可知，植物对我们是重要的，B选项“所以，它们是非常必要的”中they指代植物，符合前文语境。故选B项。 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 About six months ago, I joined a gym. Every morning, there was one personal trainer there who practised at the same time that my little group did our____41____. He worked out with such a quiet____42____that he made it all look very easy, although I knew all too well how hard he was working. Whenever I tended to complain and____43____, I watched him push himself to his own limits, and I found myself____44____to work as hard and without complaint. A couple of weeks ago, I was watching him do chin-ups (引体向上). He made them look____45____. I broke away from my group and asked him if I could try a chin-up. I had never tried before, but he just made it look so easy. He eagerly stepped aside and____46____me to step up to the bar. I pulled myself up without thinking...once...then twice. That was all I had in me. I had no____47____left. I told him that was all I had, so he stepped up behind me and____48____me up for a third and fourth “pull”. It felt so good. The next day when I was done with my workout, I asked him to spot me again. Again, I did two. Again, on Day 3 and so on. I thought it was a____49____that I could only do two. but when I came lo the gym at the end of the week, he was standing there, nodding his head and said to me he was____50____with my chin-ups. He told me that when they are training firefighters, the men are required to do five chin-ups, and women are required to do one or two. He____51____that most people couldn't do them at all, and that he was amazed that I could. He further told me that if l____52____every day, I would be doing five or six in no time. At this point I should probably____53____that I am 50 years old... and female. If he had told me at the very beginning how____54____it was, I more than likely would not have tried at all. ____55____I might have tried, but given it only half an effort, because failure would have been the expectation. I applauded him for letting me believe that for me, it was not only a possibility, but that success was a realistic expectation. 41. A. creating B. training C. maintaining D. confusing 42. A. determination B. courage C. patience D. responsibility 43. A. hold back B. turn over C. run out D. give up 44. A. motivated B. satisfied C. surprised D. challenged 45. A. unbelievable B. balanced C. helpful D. effortless 46. A. encouraged B. forced C. persuaded D. ordered 47. A. confidence B. breath C. strength D. faith 48. A. dragged B. kicked C. pushed D. carried 49. A. concern B. chance C. pressure D. pity 50. A. impressed B. busy C. bored D. strict 51. A. recalled B. announced C. explained D. worried 52. A. learned B. practised C. succeeded D. checked 53. A. complain B. argue C. add D. repeat 54. A. troublesome B. obvious C. disgusting D. difficult 55. A. So B. And C. Or D. While 【答案】41. B 42. A 43. D 44. A 45. D 46. A 47. C 48. C 49. D 50. A 51. C 52. B 53. C 54. D 55. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲了作者在健身房锻炼时，看到一位教练做引体向上很轻松，就也想去试一试。在教练的鼓励下，作者尽全力去做这件事。是这位教练让作者相信成功是一种能够实现的期望。 【41题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：每天早上，那里都有一个私人教练在我们小组训练的同时练习。A. creating创造；B. training训练；C. maintaining维持；D. confusing使困惑。根据上文“About six months ago, I joined a gym.(大约六个月前，我加入了一家健身房)”以及“my little group did our”可知，在健身房应该是在进行小组训练。故选B。 【42题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他以一种安静的决心锻炼身体，使一切看起来都很容易，尽管我非常清楚他有多努力。A. determination决心；B. courage勇气；C. patience耐心；D. responsibility责任。根据后文“that he made it all look very easy, although I knew all too well how hard he was working.”可知，这名私教在坚定地安静训练。故选A。 【43题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：每当我想抱怨和放弃的时候，我看着他把自己逼到极限，我发现自己也被激励着努力工作，没有抱怨。A. hold back阻止；B. turn over翻转；C. run out用完；D. give up放弃。根据上文“Whenever I tended to complain and”可知，指作者抱怨想要放弃。故选D。 【44题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：每当我想抱怨和放弃的时候，我看着他把自己逼到极限，我发现自己也被激励着努力工作，没有抱怨。A. motivated受到激励的；B. satisfied满足的；C. surprised惊讶的；D. challenged挑战。根据后文“to work as hard and without complaint”可知，作者看到对方训练刻苦，自己也被激励了。故选A。 【45题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他做起来看上去毫不费力。A. unbelievable难以置信；B. balanced平衡的；C. helpful有帮助的；D. effortless毫不费力的。根据第一段的“he makes it all look very easy”和本段的“he just made it look so easy”，可知，他做起来毫不费力。故选D。 【46题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他急切地走到一边，鼓励我走到杆子前。A. encouraged鼓励；B. forced迫使；C. persuaded说服；D. ordered命令。根据后文“I pulled myself up without thinking...once...then twice. That was all I had in me.(我想都没想就拉了起来……有一次……然后两次。我用尽全力了)”可知，对方鼓励作者做引体向上。故选A。 【47题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我没力气了。A. confidence自信；B. breath呼吸；C. strength力气；D. faith信念。根据上文“That was all I had in me.(我用尽全力了)”可知，作者用完了力气。故选C。 【48题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我告诉他我没力气了，所以他走到我身后，把我推了上去，进行第三次和第四次引体向上。A. dragged拖拉；B. kicked踢腿；C. pushed推；D. carried搬运。根据后文“me up for a third and fourth “pull””可知，对方把没力气的作者向上推，做第三次和第四次引体向上。故选C。 【49题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我觉得我只能做两个很可惜，但是当我周末来到健身房的时候，他站在那里，点头并对我说我的引体向上给他留下了深刻的印象。A. concern关心；B. chance机会；C. pressure压力；D. pity遗憾。根据后文“that I could only do two”可知，作者只能做两个引体向上，感到遗憾可惜。故选D。 【50题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我觉得我只能做两个很可惜，但是当我周末来到健身房的时候，他站在那里，点头并对我说我的引体向上给他留下了深刻的印象。A. impressed印象深刻的；B. busy忙；C. bored厌倦的；D. strict严格的。根据下文“most people couldn’t do them at all, and that he was amazed that I could”可知，大多数受训者根本无法完成我所做的，所以教练对于作者的表现印象深刻。故选A。 【51题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他解释说，大多数人根本做不到，而我却能做到，这让他很惊讶。A. recalled记起；B. announced宣布；C. explained解释；D. worried担心。根据下文“most people can’t do them at all”可知，教练在解释为什么对作者印象深刻。故选C。 【52题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他进一步告诉我，如果我每天练习，我很快就会做五六个。A. learned学习；B. practised练习；C. succeeded成功；D. checked检查。根据后文“I would be doing five or six in no time”要做五六个引体向上需要每天练习。故选B。 【53题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在这个时候，我应该补充一点，我已经50岁了……并且是女性。A. complain投诉；B. argue争论；C. add补充说；D. repeat重复。根据下文的“I am 50 years old... and female”可知，作者是在补充说明自己的情况。故选C。 【54题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：如果他一开始就告诉我有多难，我很可能根本就不会去尝试。A. troublesome麻烦的；B. obvious显然的；C. disgusting令人反感的；D. difficult困难的。根据后文“I more than likely would not have tried at all”可知，如果一开始就知道有这么困难，作者就不会去尝试了。故选D。 【55题详解】 考查连词词义辨析。句意：或者我也可以试一试，但只付出一半的努力，因为预料到要失败。A. So所以；B. And而且；C. Or或者；D. While同时。上文的“I more than likely would not have tried at all”和下文的“I might have tried.”两者是选择关系，所以应该用连词or。故选C。 第Ⅱ卷 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。 Have you ever forgotten ____56____ (lock) the door of your house? This kind of thing happens to us all the time and can sometimes lead to problems. ____57____, we are persuaded that in the not-too-distant future smart homes will greatly change our life. For example, household appliances can be switched on and off ____58____ (automatic). If you have a ____59____ (prefer) for jazz, your home will play jazz the instant you get home. Besides, if you command your smart home to change ____60____ (it) daily routine, the home system will obey as well. There is no denying ____61____ smart homes combine technology and health firmly, ____62____ can give appropriate suggestions on your health in time. However, when it comes ____63____ smart homes, is there anyone ____64____ (oppose) to the coming of smart home era? We suggest that we ____65____ (embrace) new technologies. After all, only by accepting science and technology instead of resisting it can we promote social progress. 【答案】56. to lock 57. However 58. automatically 59. preference 60. its 61. that 62. which 63. to 64. opposed 65. embrace##should embrace 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了智能家居对未来生活的改变，包括其便利性和对健康的帮助，同时提出了面对智能家居时代应持的接纳态度，强调了接受科技对于社会进步的重要性。 【56题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：你有没有忘记锁家门的经历？空处为非谓语动词担当动词“forget”的宾语，用动词不定式形式，构成短语：forget to do sth.，意为“忘记去做某事”，符合句意。故填to lock。 【57题详解】 考查副词。句意：不过，我们相信，在不远的将来，智能家居会极大地改变我们的生活。空处为副词形式；空后“we are persuaded that in the not-too-distant future smart homes will greatly change our life”与上文存在转折关系，且空后有逗号，用“however”；出现在句首，首字母大写。故填However。 【58题详解】 考查副词。句意：例如，家用电器可以自动开关。修饰动词短语“switch on and off”用副词形式，意为“自动地”。故填automatically。 【59题详解】 考查名词。句意：如果你喜欢爵士乐，在你一进家门的那一刻，家里就会播放爵士乐。空处为名词形式担当宾语，填preference，have a preference for表“偏爱，喜欢”。故填preference。 【60题详解】 考查代词。句意：此外，如果你命令智能家居改变其日常运行模式，家庭系统也会照做。修饰名词“daily routine”用形容词性物主代词its。故填its。 【61题详解】 考查从句。句意：不可否认的是，智能家居将科技与健康紧密结合，能及时为你的健康给出恰当的建议。空处引导名词性从句作宾语，不缺少成分，句意完整，用that引导，构成句型：There is no denying that…，意为“不可否认的是……”。故填that。 【62题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：不可否认的是，智能家居将科技与健康紧密结合，能及时为你的健康给出恰当的建议。空处为定语从句的关系词；先行词为从句“smart homes combine technology and health firmly”，在非限制性定语从句中担当主语，用关系代词“which”引导。故填which。 【63题详解】 考查介词。句意：然而，说到智能家居，有人会反对智能家居时代的到来吗？空处为介词形式，构成固定搭配：when it comes to…，意为“当提到……”，符合句意。故填to。 【64题详解】 考查形容词。句意：然而，说到智能家居，有人会反对智能家居时代的到来吗？空处为形容词形式担当后置定语，修饰anyone，意为“反对的”。故填opposed。 【65题详解】 考查谓语动词。句意：我们建议，我们应该拥抱新技术。空处为从句谓语动词，从句为动词“suggest”后的宾语从句，谓语动词用虚拟语气：(should) 动词原形。故填(should) embrace。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，上个月，你所在的城市组织了一场半程马拉松，请你以“A Thrilling Half Marathon Race”为题写一篇报道介绍本次活动，内容包括： 1.赛前氛围；2.比赛场面；3.个人感受。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80词左右； 2.可以适当增加细节。 提示词：atmosphere氛围；warm up热身；starting gun发令枪 A Thrilling Half Marathon Race ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】A Thrilling Half Marathon Race Last month witnessed an extraordinary half marathon race in our city, which attracted participants from various background and fitness levels. The city came to life with crowds. The event kicked off at noon. The atmosphere was electric with runners gathering at the starting line. Many runners warmed up with stretches and light jogs. As the starting gun sounded, the crowd erupted into motion. Every runner tried their best to finish the task, with volunteers along the way giving them necessary help as well as encouragement. At last, all the runners managed to arrive at the finish line, receiving cheers from all the directions. The event was spoken highly of, because not only was it a race, it also reminded us that with a strong will, perseverance and determination, we can overcome any challenge and achieve our goal. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。上个月，考生所在的城市组织了一场半程马拉松，请你以“A Thrilling Half Marathon Race”为题写一篇报道介绍本次活动。 【详解】1.词汇积累 吸引：draw→attract 各种各样的：various→all kinds of 完成：finish→complete 鼓励：encouragement→motivation 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：At last, all the runners managed to arrive at the finish line, receiving cheers from all the directions. 拓展句：At last, all the runners managed to arrive at the finish line, who received cheers from all the directions. 【点睛】[高分句型1] Last month witnessed an extraordinary half marathon race in our city, which attracted participants from various background and fitness levels. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句) [高分句型2] As the starting gun sounded, the crowd erupted into motion. (运用了as引导的时间状语从句) 第二节（满分25分） 67. 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。续写的词数应为150左右。 Children like to be considered to be brave, but what kind of things can be considered to be brave? It is not a question that can be answered by words, but by the real deed. A boy with the name Tom gave us a good example. Tom and John were two friends in the same class. They always played together and went home together. One day as Tom and John were going home after school, they saw some people fighting on the street corner. Tom said excitedly, “Some people are fighting! Let’s go and have a look!” But John refused. “It’s none of our business. We’d better go home and don’t get close to them. Also our parents are expecting to have dinner with us together at home and I don’t want them to worry about me.” “You are a coward(胆小鬼), and afraid to go”, said Tom, and off he ran to the spot with some other boys. John had to go home alone and didn’t think about it anymore. But Tom thought John was a co ward and told all the boys that. They laughed at him a great deal. From then on, they looked down upon John and didn’t want to play with him. John was sad but he wasn’t angry with Tom for his rude behavior, because he had learned that true courage was shown most in bearing misunderstanding when it was not deserved, and that he ought to be afraid of nothing but doing wrong. Thus, he just ignored the other boys’ laughter and continued to stick to his thought and go to school and study as usual. However, Tom didn’t invite John to go home with him anymore. Instead, he had his new friends who also thought John was a coward. Every day after school, Tom and his new friends didn’t go home directly but went to bathe in the river nearby and had lots of fun. Paragraph 1: A few days later, something terrible happened to Tom. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: At that moment, John happened to pass by. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 A few days later, something terrible happened to Tom. That afternoon after school, Tom was bathing with some of his new friends in the river happily. Suddenly, he was stuck by something and couldn't get out. He struggled hard but he was still trapped. He screamed for help, but all in vain. The boys who had called John a coward got out of the water as fast as they could. They were so scared and did not even try to help him. At that moment, John happened to pass by. He heard the screams and ran to the river as soon as possible. Seeing Tom was almost drowned, John took off his clothes immediately and jumped into the water without any hesitation. He reached Tom just as he was sinking for the last time. With great effort, he brought Tom to the shore in time. John was happy to help his friend, though he was extremely tired. What John did taught us a lesson about what is really brave. From then on, all the children haven’t made fun of John. 【解析】 【导语】本文围绕“勇敢”的真正内涵为核心线索展开叙事。故事中，汤姆与约翰对勇敢有着截然不同的认知，汤姆将冒险涉险视为勇敢，而约翰则坚守内心的正义与责任，认为真正的勇敢是在面对误解与嘲笑时仍能坚持原则，并在他人危难时挺身而出。一场突如其来的意外，让汤姆的“勇敢”陷入困境，而约翰的勇敢之举则成为救赎，深刻诠释了勇敢的真谛。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段句首内容“几天后，汤姆遭遇了可怕的事情。”可知，第一段可以描写汤姆在河里洗澡时突然被困，呼救无果，其他男孩因害怕而逃离，没有伸出援手的过程。 ②由第二段句首内容“就在那时，约翰恰好路过。”可知，第二段可以描写约翰听到呼救后，毫不犹豫跳入水中救出汤姆，并因此让大家认识到什么是真正的勇敢。 2.续写线索： 汤姆被困——呼救无果——其他男孩逃离——约翰路过——跳水救人——成功获救——大家认识到真正的勇敢 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①挣扎：struggle/fight ②尖叫：scream/shout ③脱下：take off/remove ④跳入：jump into/dive into 情绪类 ①开心地：happily/amusedly ②害怕的：scared/frightened ③快乐的：happy/joyful 【点睛】【高分句型1】The boys who had called John a coward got out of the water as fast as they could. （运用了who引导的定语从句） 【高分句型2】Seeing Tom was almost drowned，John took off his clothes immediately and jumped into the water without any hesitation.（运用了现在分词作状语，以及省略了引导词that的宾语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 汉中市普通高中十校联盟2024年秋季学期高二期末考试 英语试题 注意事项： 1.试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分，考试时间120分钟。共8页。 2.答第Ⅰ卷时考生务必在每小题选出答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。 3.第Ⅱ卷答在答题卡的相应位置上，否则视为无效。答题前考生务必将自己的班级、姓名、学号、考号座位号填写清楚。 第Ⅰ卷 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。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C.£9.15. 答案是C。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What time is the woman’s appointment? A. At 2:00. B. At 3:00. C. At 4:00. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man want the woman to do? A. Do some sewing. B. Iron his jeans. C. Recommend a tailor. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers talking about? A. The weekly plan. B. The heavy workload. C. The submission deadline. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the conversation take place? A. At a railway station. B. At Bob’s home. C. At a restaurant. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How does Trish sound? A. Patient. B. Confused. C. Annoyed. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. How often does Harry go running? A. Once a week. B. Four times a week. C. Six times a week. 7. Where does Harry usually run? A. Along the country road. B. In the school playground. C. At the gym. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What is the man’s problem? A. He can’t start his computer. B. His computer takes a long time to start. C. Programs run too slowly on his computer. 9. What does the woman say about the man’s computer? A. It has a virus. B. It is too old. C. It has a fast processor. 10. What will the speakers probably do? A. Remove unwanted programs. B. Download some programs. C. Contact an expert. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. Why is the woman speaking to the man? A. To seek permission. B. To hand in a form. C. To ask for guidance. 12. What should the woman do before turning in the form? A. Think about her additional needs. B. Get approval from a superior. C. Check the annual budget. 13. What will the woman do next? A. Go to the front desk. B. Place an online order. C. Get some office supplies. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. What is Nick Hanna? A. A host. B. A photographer. C. A writer. 15. What does Alex find most challenging about filming wildlife underwater? A. Predicting animals’ behaviors. B. Grabbing the perfect moment quickly. C. Communicating underwater with divers. 16. What does Alex suggest new underwater photographers do? A. Choose suitable subjects. B. Take shots of small things at first. C. Avoid getting too close to the subjects. 17. What is the main attraction for Alex to go to Sardinia? A. The convenient location. B. The wide range of underwater life. C. The temperature and clarity of the water. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 18. What is the speaker’s profession most likely? A. An athlete. B. A health care provider. C. A fitness coach. 19. How often should people make a change in their workout plans? A. Every other month. B. Once a month. C. Twice per month. 20. How does the speaker suggest balancing workout intensity per week? A. By planning exercise and rest properly. B. By taking the same workout routine. C. By only engaging in light activities. 第二部分 阅读理解（满分50分） 第一节（共15小题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Renew San Francisco Zoo Spend a Saturday beautifying the Zoo and create beautiful gardens for both the animals and visitors. What can be expected? · Becoming part of the Zoo’s history · Sharing and developing new skills and interests · Weeding and clean-up to remove the need for harmful pesticides（杀虫剂） · Meeting new people of different backgrounds with shared goal of conserving the Earth’s plant and animal species Who can volunteer? Adults and children (at least 1 adult per 5 children). When can I volunteer? The second Saturday of March, June, September, and November in 2025, from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. We will be closing the gates at 8:15. No late entries allowed. What do I wear? Choose something warm and comfortable that you don’t mind getting dirty. The Zoo provides tools and work gloves, but if you have work gloves, bring them just in case. Please wear tough work shoes. Sponsor a Corporate Renew the Zoo Event Groups of all sizes can sponsor a private Renew the Zoo day for their companies, when your group works together to complete Zoo projects. Apart from having fun and connecting with team members, your group receives admission to the Zoo, drinks, food and free ride. Zoo staff will help organize each event to ensure your group enjoys the day at the Zoo. To sign up, e-mail renewthezoo@sfzoo.org. 21. What are the volunteers of the Zoo expected to do? A. Collect data on new species. B. Learn about the Zoo’s history. C. Join eco-friendly gardening. D. Research gardening techniques. 22. What rule must be followed by volunteers attending the Zoo event? A. Wearing a specific uniform. B. Bringing their own tools. C. Preparing meals in advance. D. Participating on schedule. 23. How can people sign up for the activity? A. write a letter. B. send an e-mail. C. make a call. D. make an appointment. B As summer approaches, many kids and teenagers may find that they have more time in hand. One great way to make use of the extra time is to go on an adventure and travel. Clearly, I am not a naturally adventurous person, but I have found that taking the risk and challenging myself to explore and travel to unfamiliar places can be a very rewarding experience. Because I am usually quite busy during the school year, most of my travels take place during the summer. Over the past few summers, I have hiked in the Grand Canyon, explored Niagara Falls, and camped out in update New York. Although these experiences are varied, they are similar in that they instill a sense of appreciation for nature and a more balanced view on life. When I hiked in the Grand Canyon, for example, I was in awe of the geological influences that shaped the canyon. Adventures, of course, are not limited to hiking. There are many other choices, such as camping, volunteering in a foreign environment and travelling to different countries. In my opinion, adventures are more enjoyable with family or a few friends. There is a sense of bonding that one only gets through spending time together in outdoor adventures. For example, when I was in Boy Scouts, I often went on weekend camping trips with my friends. When I came back from a Boy Scouts camping trip, I often was eager to go outside more and explore the parks and nature around me. Next fall, I will attend college. In the meantime though, I hope to make the most of my summer to explore and travel. Now, I am planning on hiking and camping out in Maine. When I visited Maine last fall, I was amazed by how beautiful it was and the tall trees and coasts that exist, and I really hope to enjoy the beauty of nature there this summer. 24. What can we learn from the first paragraph about the author? A. He is an adventurous person by nature. B. He likes challenging himself by travelling. C. He enjoys travelling with other adventurers. D. He needs others’ help when going on an adventure. 25. According to the author, which of the following can make people’s adventure more enjoyable? A. Travelling to different countries. B. Travelling with their family or friends. C. Travelling to unfamiliar places. D. Travelling to distant places. 26. What will the author do this summer? A. Explore Niagara Falls. B. Hike in the Grand Canyons. C. Camp out in update New York. D. Hike and camp out in Maine. 27. Who is probably the author? A. A high school student. B. A college student. C. A friendly guide. D. A warm-hearted teacher. C For Canaan Elementary’s second grade in Patchogue, N.Y., today is speech day, and right now it’s Chris Palaez’s turn. The 8-year-old is the joker of the class. With shining dark eyes, he seems like the kind of kid who would enjoy public speaking. But he’s nervous. “I’m here to tell you today why you should … should…” Chris trips on the “-ld,” a pronunciation difficulty for many non-native English speakers. His teacher, Thomas Whaley, is next to him, whispering support. “…Vote for …me …” Except for some stumbles, Chris is doing amazingly well. When he brings his speech to a nice conclusion, Whaley invites the rest of the class to praise him. A son of immigrants, Chris started learning English a little over three years ago. Whaley recalls (回想起) how at the beginning of the year, when called upon to read, Chris would excuse himself to go to the bathroom. Learning English as a second language can be a painful experience. What you need is a great teacher who lets you make mistakes. “It takes a lot for any student,” Whaley explains, “especially for a student who is learning English as their new language, to feel confident enough to say, ‘I don’t know, but I want to know.’” Whaley got the idea of this second-grade presidential campaign project when he asked the children one day to raise their hands if they thought they could never be a president. The answer broke his heart. Whaley says the project is about more than just learning to read and speak in public. He wants these kids to learn to boast (夸耀) about themselves. “Boasting about yourself, and your best qualities,” Whaley says, “is very difficult for a child who came into the classroom not feeling confident.” 28. What made Chris nervous? A. Telling a story. B. Making a speech. C. Taking a test. D. Answering a question. 29. What does the underlined word “stumbles” in paragraph 2 refer to? A. Improper pauses. B. Bad manners. C. Spelling mistakes. D. Silly jokes. 30. We can infer that the purpose of Whaley’s project is to _________. A. help students see their own strengths B. assess students’ public speaking skills C. prepare students for their future jobs D. inspire students’ love for politics 31. Which of the following best describes Whaley as a teacher? A. Humorous. B. Ambitious. C. Caring. D. Demanding. D We humans love to stare into our smart devices. We gaze for hours — about 10 hours and 39 minutes a day — at our computers, smartphones, tablets and televisions. Is all this staring bad for us? It might be mainly because as we stare at our devices we are exposing ourselves to blue light. Blue light is a type of electromagnetic (电磁的) radiation with a very short wavelength that produces a high amount of energy. While it’s true that light can damage our eyes under certain circumstances, there’s no scientific evidence suggesting that blue light is harmful to our eyes. But many people still think it is, which is why blue-light-blocking glasses are so popular. So do the glasses work? “Everyone is very concerned that blue light may be causing damage to the eye, but there’s no evidence that it may be causing serious damage,” Dr. Rahul Khurana, clinical spokesman for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, told Business Insider. Blue light exposure is nothing new. In fact, the sun is the largest source of blue light. Moreover, blue light is also present in LED light. But if blue light isn’t harmful, then why are we constantly rubbing our eyes when we’re looking at our screens? The answer is eyestrain (眼疲劳): More than 60 percent of people experience eye problems associated with digital eyestrain. And blue light, it seems, isn’t the cause. Instead, our eyes are so strained because most of us blink less when we stare at our digital devices. So if eyestrain is the issue, blue-light-blocking glasses are probably of little use. 32. What do we know about blue light? A. It is a kind of nuclear radiation. B. It has the shortest wavelength. C. It may come from electronic devices. D. It consumes a great deal of energy. 33. What causes the popularity of blue-light-blocking glasses? A. Evidence of their benefits to eyes. B. Belief in blue light’s harmful effect. C. Widespread use of smart devices. D. Scientific understanding of blue light. 34. What can be inferred from Paragraph 4? A. Blue light exposure is hardly avoidable. B. Eye problems are not easy to deal with. C. Blue light may connect with tired eyes. D. Rubbing eyes makes people strained. 35. According to the text wearing blue-light-blocking glasses may be ______. A. tiring B. harmful C. useless D. beneficial 第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分 ） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 It is believed that it’s dangerous to have plants in the bedroom. Plants take in carbon dioxide (CO₂) and produce oxygen (氧气) in the day. ____36____. The build-up of CO₂ is a real problem for indoor air quality, which has been shown to influence health, so it is easy to see where the concern comes from. But to consider whether sharing our bedroom with our plants can harm health, we should consider three things. Firstly, how much CO₂ do plants produce at night compared with what they take in during the day? ____37____ For the answer depends on everything from species to light levels and even room temperature. Thankfully, in 2015, researchers at Turkey’s Kastamonu University found that large houseplants take in between six and eight times as much CO2 in the day as they produce at night. ____38____ A single human breath contains around 40, 000 ppm of CO2, more than 10 times the effect a plant could have in 8 hours, so you might want to throw your partner out before your plants. Finally, we don’t live in the sealed (密封的) boxes in which these studies are carried out. ____39____ The air is even exchanged when we move around. According to one recent review, we need houseplants to keep indoor air fresh, and to fight some pollution. ____40____ Let’s enjoy houseplants whenever we like, because if sleeping near plants were bad for our health, camping in a forest would be deadly. A. This is hard to answer. B. So, they are quite necessary. C. The question has more than one answer. D. Besides, we often share a room with someone else. E. Indoor air is being exchanged through doors and windows. F. At night they compete with us for the air we breathe while asleep. G. Secondly, compare the influence of a plant with that of a person sharing a room. 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 About six months ago, I joined a gym. Every morning, there was one personal trainer there who practised at the same time that my little group did our____41____. He worked out with such a quiet____42____that he made it all look very easy, although I knew all too well how hard he was working. Whenever I tended to complain and____43____, I watched him push himself to his own limits, and I found myself____44____to work as hard and without complaint. A couple of weeks ago, I was watching him do chin-ups (引体向上). He made them look____45____. I broke away from my group and asked him if I could try a chin-up. I had never tried before, but he just made it look so easy. He eagerly stepped aside and____46____me to step up to the bar. I pulled myself up without thinking...once...then twice. That was all I had in me. I had no____47____left. I told him that was all I had, so he stepped up behind me and____48____me up for a third and fourth “pull”. It felt so good. The next day when I was done with my workout, I asked him to spot me again. Again, I did two. Again, on Day 3 and so on. I thought it was a____49____that I could only do two. but when I came lo the gym at the end of the week, he was standing there, nodding his head and said to me he was____50____with my chin-ups. He told me that when they are training firefighters, the men are required to do five chin-ups, and women are required to do one or two. He____51____that most people couldn't do them at all, and that he was amazed that I could. He further told me that if l____52____every day, I would be doing five or six in no time. At this point I should probably____53____that I am 50 years old... and female. If he had told me at the very beginning how____54____it was, I more than likely would not have tried at all. ____55____I might have tried, but given it only half an effort, because failure would have been the expectation. I applauded him for letting me believe that for me, it was not only a possibility, but that success was a realistic expectation. 41. A. creating B. training C. maintaining D. confusing 42. A. determination B. courage C. patience D. responsibility 43. A. hold back B. turn over C. run out D. give up 44. A. motivated B. satisfied C. surprised D. challenged 45. A. unbelievable B. balanced C. helpful D. effortless 46. A. encouraged B. forced C. persuaded D. ordered 47. A. confidence B. breath C. strength D. faith 48. A. dragged B. kicked C. pushed D. carried 49. A. concern B. chance C. pressure D. pity 50. A. impressed B. busy C. bored D. strict 51. A. recalled B. announced C. explained D. worried 52. A. learned B. practised C. succeeded D. checked 53. A. complain B. argue C. add D. repeat 54. A. troublesome B. obvious C. disgusting D. difficult 55. A. So B. And C. Or D. While 第Ⅱ卷 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。 Have you ever forgotten ____56____ (lock) the door of your house? This kind of thing happens to us all the time and can sometimes lead to problems. ____57____, we are persuaded that in the not-too-distant future smart homes will greatly change our life. For example, household appliances can be switched on and off ____58____ (automatic). If you have a ____59____ (prefer) for jazz, your home will play jazz the instant you get home. Besides, if you command your smart home to change ____60____ (it) daily routine, the home system will obey as well. There is no denying ____61____ smart homes combine technology and health firmly, ____62____ can give appropriate suggestions on your health in time. However, when it comes ____63____ smart homes, is there anyone ____64____ (oppose) to the coming of smart home era? We suggest that we ____65____ (embrace) new technologies. After all, only by accepting science and technology instead of resisting it can we promote social progress. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，上个月，你所在的城市组织了一场半程马拉松，请你以“A Thrilling Half Marathon Race”为题写一篇报道介绍本次活动，内容包括： 1.赛前氛围；2.比赛场面；3.个人感受。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80词左右； 2.可以适当增加细节。 提示词：atmosphere氛围；warm up热身；starting gun发令枪 A Thrilling Half Marathon Race ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 67. 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。续写的词数应为150左右。 Children like to be considered to be brave, but what kind of things can be considered to be brave? It is not a question that can be answered by words, but by the real deed. A boy with the name Tom gave us a good example. Tom and John were two friends in the same class. They always played together and went home together. One day as Tom and John were going home after school, they saw some people fighting on the street corner. Tom said excitedly, “Some people are fighting! Let’s go and have a look!” But John refused. “It’s none of our business. We’d better go home and don’t get close to them. Also our parents are expecting to have dinner with us together at home and I don’t want them to worry about me.” “You are a coward(胆小鬼), and afraid to go”, said Tom, and off he ran to the spot with some other boys. John had to go home alone and didn’t think about it anymore. But Tom thought John was a co ward and told all the boys that. They laughed at him a great deal. From then on, they looked down upon John and didn’t want to play with him. John was sad but he wasn’t angry with Tom for his rude behavior, because he had learned that true courage was shown most in bearing misunderstanding when it was not deserved, and that he ought to be afraid of nothing but doing wrong. Thus, he just ignored the other boys’ laughter and continued to stick to his thought and go to school and study as usual. However, Tom didn’t invite John to go home with him anymore. Instead, he had his new friends who also thought John was a coward. Every day after school, Tom and his new friends didn’t go home directly but went to bathe in the river nearby and had lots of fun. Paragraph 1: A few days later, something terrible happened to Tom. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: At that moment, John happened to pass by. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $现在是听力试音时间。Hello, international friends club, can I help you? Oh, hello. I read about your club in the paper today, and I thought I phone to find out a bit more. Yes, certainly. Well, we're a sort of social club for people from different countries. It's quite a new club. We have about fifty members at the moment, but we're growing all the time. That sounds interesting. I'm british actually. And I came to washington about three months ago. I'm looking for ways to meet people. Uh, what kinds of events do you . organize? Well, we have social gets togethers and sport events, and we also have language evenings. Could you tell me something about the language evenings? Yes. every day, except thursday, we have a language evening. People can come and practice their languages, you know, over a drinks ker or something. We have different languages on different evenings. Monday spanish, tuesday italian, wednesday german and friday french. On thursday, we usually have a meal in a restaurant for anyone who wants to come. Well, that sounds great. I really need to practice . my friend. okay? Well, if you can just give me your name and address, i'll send you the form and some more information. If you join now, you can have the first . month free试音到此结束，听力考试正式开始。请看听力部分第一节，第一节听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。例如现在你有5秒钟的时间看试卷上的例题。你将听到以下内容。excuse me, can you tell me how much the shirt is? Yes, it's nine fifteen. 你将有5秒钟的时间将正确答案标在试卷上。衬衫的价格为九磅15便士，所以你选择C项并将其划在试卷上。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。My four o clock appointment has been changed again. What time have they arranged IT for this time? They asked me to be there an hour earlier. You'd Better leave home by two o'clock than to be on the safe side. Can you have these jeans mended for me? I'm no good at that. You must be kidding. I'm no good either. And besides, I need to do some other chores like the ironing. You'd Better turn to a professional tailor. Can you finish the report . by friday? Well, i'm not sure there's loads of work to do on IT. Well, within a week. then i'll do IT before the end of next week, I promise. I just can't understand this long delay. Wait a minute. I think they are announcing our train. It's arriving on platform too good. We should be there in an hour, and then we can drive straight . to bob's house, have dinner. It's time he should leave. Come on, trish, you're overdoing IT. Oh, that's easy for you to say you don't have to sit next to her and listen to her going on and on about her work. 第一节。到此结束。第二节听下面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ABC3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。听下面一段对话，回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Hi, hearing you look like you've lost weight. Have you been on a diet? No, I joined our local running club. That sounds like an interesting idea. When do you go? I attend the running club on the weekdays except thursday, because I have my piano lesson. Where do you usually go? Do you use the running track at the school or the running machine at the school gym? No, we always run off road to enjoy the countryside. Hi Harry, you look like you've lost weight. Have you been on a diet? No, I joined a local running club. That sounds like an interesting idea. When do you go? I attend the running club on the weekdays except thursday, because I have my piano lesson. Where do you usually go? Do you use the running track at the school or the running machine . at the school gym? No, we always run off road to enjoy the countryside. 听下面一段对话，回答第八至第13个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。This computer is maddening. The programs run really fast. But when I first started, IT seems to take hours before IT actually gets ready. Is that a virus . or something? Of course, it's fast. IT has the latest processor available. You aren't online, so it's not a virus likely. Your problem is that there are too many background programs loading when you start. I'm not sure I know what you mean by background programs and loading. Okay, restarted and i'll have a look. I'm no expert, so we'll see what's loading. The ones that aren't needed can just be deleted. IT will be fine once we do that. This computer is maddening. The programs run really fast. But when I first started, IT seems to take hours before IT actually gets ready. Is that a virus . or something? Of course, it's fast. IT has the latest processor available. You aren't online, so it's not a virus likely. Your problem is that there are too many background programs loading . when you start. I'm not sure I know what you mean by background programs and loading. Okay, restarted and i'll have a look. I'm no expert, so we'll see what's loading. The ones that aren't needed can just be deleted. IT will be fine once we do that. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13 3个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Excuse me, sir, I need some supplies for my office, but i'm not sure where to start. Miss mic bee told me that you would be able to help me. Sure, take the items you require on a blue supply form, which is kept at the front desk, then you need to get IT signed by the leader of your department has required. Besides, it's a good idea to ask other people in your department if they have any additional needs. okay. By the way, should I check the annual budget? Since you're just ordering basic supplies, there's no need for that. Thanks so much for your help. I'll get the form and fill IT out now. Excuse me, sir, I need some supplies for my office, but i'm not sure where to start. Miss mic bee told me that you would be able to help me. sure, take the items you require on a blue supply form which is kept at the front desk, then you need to get IT signed by the leader of your department has required. Besides, it's a good idea to ask other people in your department if they have any additional needs. okay. By the way, should I check the annual budget since . if you're just ordering basic supplies, there's no need for that? Thanks so much for your help. I'll get the form and fill IT out now. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。My guest today is the photographer alex mustard, who specializes in underwater shots. His CoOperation with nick ha, a master storyteller, resulted in the book entitled the art of diving. Alex, how much is luck and how much is judgment to get great shots . with one live shots? It's not always the case that you can get the animals to behave in the way you want. When you spend much time in the ocean, though, you get to predict behaviors and you get used to knowing when and where you're going to get particular shots. But often there's only a second to grab the shot you have in mind, which is the hardest part with diver shots. Communication is underwater, so everything needs planning ahead. What advice would you give to new underwater photographers? Well, the most important thing is to choose your subject very carefully. Find something that you can get close to that's not going to swim away and it's not too big or too small size. So what's next for you? I'm planning a trip to sardinia with the easy reach of the airport at all a and the water's lovely and warm, but these aren't really the draws for me. It's more the underwater landscapes, like the soft corals and the fish life. My guest today is the photographer alex muster red, who specializes in underwater shots. This CoOperation with nakhon, AA mater storyteller, resulted in the book entitled the art of diving. Alex, how much is luck and how much is judgment? To get great shots with . all life shots is not always the case that you can get the animals to behave in the way you want. When you spend much time in the ocean, though, you get to predict behaviors and you get used to knowing when and where you're going to get particular shots, but often there's only a second to grab the shot you have in mind, which is the hardest part with diver shots. Communication is tough underwater, so everything needs planning ahead. What advice would you give to new underwater photographers? Well, the most important thing is to choose your subject very carefully. Find something that you can get close to that's not going to swim away and that's not too big or too small size. So what's next for you? I'm planning a trip to ardini within easy reach of the airport at alba and the waters lovely and warm, but these are really the draws for me. It's more the underwater landscapes like the soft corals and the fish life. 听下面一段独白，回答第18至第23个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Thank you for joining our wellness workshop. I'm Richard Simons. Before we begin, I want to share some advice. Staying active is essential for a healthy lifestyle, but it's important to avoid common workout mistakes. The first error is the lack of variety and exercising, engaging in the same routine can lead you to see no progress. To prevent this, I suggest changing your workout plans monthly, do diverse activities like yoga to improve flexibility or weight lifting to build strength. Variety not only prevents boredom, but also improves your overall fitness. Another common error is over training. It's important to understand that rest is just as crucial for muscle recovery and growth as the workout itself. It's not always about the intensity or frequency of your workouts. I recommend aiming for two intense sessions per week. On the days you're not pushing yourself hard, consider engaging in lighter activities such as fast walking or a leisure ally cycling. This approach baLances physical effort with recovery. It's also advisable to have at least one day of complete rest weekly to allow your body to fully recover. Remember, wellness is a marathon. Listen to your body and make adjustments accordingly. Thank you for joining our wellness workshop. I'm Richard Simons. Before we begin, I want to share some advice. Staying active is essential for a healthy lifestyle, but it's important to avoid common workout mistakes. The first error is the lack of variety and exercising. Engaging in the same routine can lead you to see no progress. To prevent this, I suggest changing your workout plans monthly. Do diverse activities like yoga to improve flexibility or weight lifting to build strings variety not only prevents boredom, but also improves your overall fitness. Another common error is over. Training is important to understand that rest is just as crucial for muscle recovery and growth as the work out itself. It's not always about the intensity or frequency of your workouts. I recommend aiming for two intense sessions per week. On the days you're not pushing yourself hard, consider engaging in lighter activities such as fast walking or leisure ally cycling. This approach baLances physical effort with recovery. It's also advise sable to have at least one day of complete rest weekly to allow your body to fully recover. Remember, wellness is a marathon. Listen to your body and make adjustments accordingly. 第二节到此结束，现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。