精品解析：河南省驻马店市2024-2025学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题

驻马店市2024~2025学年度第二学期期末质量监测 高二英语试题 本试题卷分为第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。考生作答时，将答案答在答题卡上，在本试题卷上答题无效。考试结束后，监考老师只收答题卡。 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写(涂)在答题卡上。考生要认真核对答题卡上粘贴的条形码的“准考证号、姓名”与考生本人准考证号、姓名是否一致。 2.第Ⅰ卷每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。第Ⅱ卷用黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上书写作答，在试题上作答，答案无效。 3.考试结束，监考教师将答题卡收回。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. How does the woman feel about the man’s idea? A. Excited. B. Shocked. C. Disappointed. 2. What will the man do this Saturday afternoon? A Play the piano. B. Attend an art class. C. Go to a museum. 3. Where is the man from? A. Mexico. B. Spain. C. Germany. 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A wedding. B. A concert. C. A flower. 5. Who will send the report? A. Sam. B. Carol. C. Lucy. 第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What did the man do last Saturday? A. He played tennis. B. He studied at home. C. He climbed the mountain. 7. What was the weather like after 3:00 pm last Saturday? A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Cloudy. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. Where is the bookstore? A. Beside the Orange Hotel. B. Next to a supermarket. C. Opposite a Chinese restaurant. 9. How will the woman go to the bookstore? A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By subway. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What kind of music does the woman love best? A. Jazz music. B. Pop music. C. Country music. 11. What day is it today? A. Tuesday. B. Wednesday. C. Thursday. 12. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Host and visitor. B. Manager and customer. C. Husband and wife. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What type of writing course will the man probably take? A. Business writing. B. Creative writing. C. Novel writing. 14. What is unavailable in the course pack? A. The lesson texts. B. The books. C. The CDs. 15. How much was the course two months ago? A. $300. B. $340. C. $375. 16. What will the man’s first written work be about? A. His family life. B. His school experiences. C. His expectations of the course. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What did the speaker want to be when she was in secondary school? A. A doctor. B. A singer. C. A teacher. 18. What did the speaker study at university? A. Maths. B. Physics. C. Film-making. 19. How did the speaker get her first job as a video game writer? A. She answered a job advertisement. B. She met someone at a conference. C. She introduced herself to a company. 20. What does the speaker like best about her job now? A. The prizes. B. The workmates. C. The salary. 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Here are a few of the most popular methods that will ensure a holistic approach to language learning and help you improve your English proficiency. Dr. Paul Pimsleur’s Method This method developed by Dr. Paul Pimsleur involves the regular repetition of already learned material while learning new material. Another advantage of this method is its availability at any time and in any place — you can listen to the audio course on your smartphone, in the car, or at home while cooking dinner. ESL “English as a Second Language” is a speaking-based method to learn English. The difference between ESL and more other well-known methods is that you can learn about the culture and social norms of English-speaking countries — especially American English since most of the ESL-based programs teach the American version of English. The Rosetta Stone technique The Rosetta Stone technique is also recognized as one of the easiest programs to learn English from zero. It allows you to follow the same path as when learning your native language from infancy (婴儿期) — without relying on grammar rules. You can master your English by immersing (沉浸在) yourself in the language and forming associations between words and real-life context. YouTube-based learning Learning English by watching YouTube videos is one of the most affordable ways to learn English that requires minimal effort. Besides, YouTube channels specializing in learning English frequently also provide useful links to get more information on a particular subject. And you can learn English on YouTube by simply watching your favorite YouTubers — just turn on English subtitles in the settings. 1. What is one characteristic of Dr. Paul Pimsleur’s Method? A. Focusing on the regular recitation. B. Immersing learners in the language. C. Making speaking a basic practice. D. Being available anytime and anywhere. 2. Which method is the most suitable for a complete beginner? A. YouTube-based learning. B. Dr. Paul Pimsleur’s Method. C. The Rosetta Stone technique D. English as a Second Language. 3. What can you enjoy using YouTube to learn English? A. Limitless links. B. Low-cost experiences. C. Countless subjects. D. Native-like learning ways. 【答案】1. D 2. C 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了四种流行的英语学习方法，包括其特点和优势，为学习者提供了多样化的选择。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Dr. Paul Pimsleur’s Method部分中的“Another advantage of this method is its availability at any time and in any place — you can listen to the audio course on your smartphone, in the car, or at home while cooking dinner.(这种方法的另一个优点是可以随时随地使用——你可以在智能手机上、车里或在家做饭时听音频课程)”可知，保罗·皮姆斯勒博士学习法的一个特点是随时随地都能使用。故选D项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据The Rosetta Stone technique部分中的“The Rosetta Stone technique is also recognized as one of the easiest programs to learn English from zero.(罗塞塔石碑学习法也被认为是从零开始学习英语的最简单的方法之一)”可知，罗塞塔石碑学习法最适合完全的初学者。故选C项。 3题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Learning English by watching YouTube videos is one of the most affordable ways to learn English that requires minimal effort.(通过观看YouTube视频学习英语是最经济实惠且省力的方法之一)”可知，使用YouTube学习英语可以享受低成本的学习体验。故选B项。 B Progress may feel so slow at times, as if you’re not really getting anywhere. Tiredness sets in. Then discouragement. That’s when you know it’s time to take a look into the past, to glance into the rear-view mirror to see just how far you’ve come. Twelve months ago, my husband John and I took on a renovation (翻新) project in a new country. The first ten days were exciting. We started a new adventure, creating something amazing for our future. Progress started rapidly, and I recalled saying, “Who said renovating was hard? This is so much fun.” Weeks turned into months, and the pace began to slow down. By six months, instead of seeing the beautiful sea view before me, I only saw bare dirt patches (补块), unpainted pillars and unfinished rooms. Guests were due to arrive, but the place looked like a construction zone. I painfully thought to myself, “Will we ever get this finished?” That’s when I decided to revisit photographs from just a few months earlier. I was amazed by the transformation we had achieved. The pillars had been painted, and the garden we created were blossoming. Those before-and-after images served as a powerful reminder that, even though our project was far from completion, we had accomplished so much we could be proud of. As the sun set that evening, we quietly celebrated our achievements. Our renovation project was not just about transforming a house; we’d been transforming our life. We were reminded that joy isn’t only to be found in final accomplishments (成就), rather, we resolved to find joy in each and every step of the project. 4. What does the author mainly want to tell us in paragraph 1? A. The reason for slow pace. B. The reason for reviewing the past. C. The reason for bad feelings. D. The reason for getting nowhere. 5. How did the author think about the progress of her renovation project at first? A. Smooth. B. Tough. C. Stuck. D. Gradual. 6. Why did the author feel amazed after revisiting her old photos? A. The project had been completed. B. The reminder of deadline was seen. C. The good progress had been made. D. The transformation was discouraging. 7. What can we infer from the last paragraph? A. The real source of happiness is the journey. B. Achievements should be celebrated secretly. C. Final accomplishments decide happiness. D. Transforming life is the only meaningful thing. 【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述作者和丈夫在异国他乡进行房屋翻新时，从最初的兴奋到中途的沮丧，再到通过回顾过去的照片重新认识到自己所取得的进步，从而领悟到快乐的源泉不仅在于最终的成就，也在于过程中的每一步。 【4题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Progress may feel so slow at times, as if you’re not really getting anywhere. Tiredness sets in. Then discouragement. That’s when you know it’s time to take a look into the past, to glance into the rear-view mirror to see just how far you’ve come.(有时进步可能会显得如此缓慢，仿佛你并没有真正取得什么进展。疲惫袭来，然后是沮丧。这时你就知道，是时候回顾过去，看看后视镜，看看自己已经走了多远了)”可知，该段主要阐述了在进步缓慢、感到疲惫和沮丧时，需要回顾过去的原因。故选B项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The first ten days were exciting. We started a new adventure, creating something amazing for our future. Progress started rapidly, and I recalled saying, “Who said renovating was hard? This is so much fun.”(最初的十天很令人兴奋。我们开始了一场新的冒险，为我们的未来创造一些美好的东西。进展开始得很快，我记得我说过：“谁说翻新很难？这太有趣了”)”可知，作者最初认为翻新工程的进展是顺利的。故选A项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“That’s when I decided to revisit photographs from just a few months earlier. I was amazed by the transformation we had achieved. The pillars had been painted, and the garden we created were blossoming.(就在那时，我决定重新翻看几个月前的照片。我对我们所取得的变化感到惊讶。柱子已经刷过漆了，我们打造的花园也开花了)”可知，作者回顾旧照片后感到惊讶是因为看到了已经取得的良好进展。故选C项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Our renovation project was not just about transforming a house; we’d been transforming our life. We were reminded that joy isn’t only to be found in final accomplishments (成就), rather, we resolved to find joy in each and every step of the project.(我们的翻新工程不仅仅是改造一所房子，我们也在改造自己的生活。我们意识到，快乐不仅仅存在于最终的成就中，相反，我们决心在项目的每一步中都找到快乐)”可推断，真正的快乐源泉在于过程。故选A项。 C In the spring of 2020, residents of Kunming, a lively city in China, saw a rare sight: a group of wild elephants walking through its streets. These gentle giants, who had traveled over 500 kilometers from their home in Xishuangbanna, became unexpected visitors to the urban area. This unusual event attracted worldwide attention and reminded people of the need to live with nature. The journey of the “Kunming Elephants” has highlighted the serious problem faced by Asian elephants. With fewer than 50, 000 individuals left in 13 Asian countries, these endangered animals are struggling to survive as forests shrink. Unlike African elephants, which are threatened by illegal hunting, Asian elephants mainly suffer from habitat loss. In Yunnan Province alone, suitable elephant habitats have decreased by 40% in the past 20 years, forcing herds to travel long distances in search of food. To solve this problem, creative solutions are needed. China’s “Elephant-Friendly Highway” project in Xishuangbanna is a good example. By building “elephant bridges” with sensors and warning systems, engineers have created safe paths for animals to cross roads and reconnect with their habitats. Similarly, in Assam, India, a program called “Community Forest Management” empowers local villagers to restore damaged forests, providing jobs while protecting elephant homes. Living with nature requires a shift in mindset: from domination to coexistence. In Thailand’s “Elephant Reintroduction Program,” rescued elephants live alongside farmers in shared forests. Trainers use gentle methods (like rewarding good behavior) to teach elephants to stay away from crops, reducing conflicts and crop losses for farmers. As herds grow closer to cities, Kunming has developed a tracking system using drones and computer technology to guide elephants away from danger. Two thousand years ago, a Chinese philosopher wrote: “Heaven and Earth are one.” Today, as cities expand into natural habitats, we must remember this wisdom. The story of the Kunming elephants offers a chance to build a world where modern cities coexist with ancient forests — where tall buildings stand beside green spaces, and human progress harmonizes with the wonders of nature. This is not just a dream — it is our responsibility to future generations, both human and animal. 8. What do the underlined words “the serious problem” refer to in paragraph 2? A. Illegal hunting. B. Climate change. C. Water shortage. D. Habitat reduction. 9. What does the author want to tell us with two examples in paragraph 3? A. The importance of new technology. B. The differences in protecting elephants. C. The need of innovatively solving problems. D. The purpose of building “elephant bridges”. 10. Which of the following reflects the idea “Heaven and Earth are one”? A. Building modern cities in the wild. B. Constructing while protecting nature. C. Reconnecting habitats desperately. D. Expanding cities into natural habitats. 11. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To call for human-nature harmony. B. To compare different protection methods. C. To criticize destroying animal habitats. D. To explain why Asian elephants travelled. 【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了昆明象群迁徙事件及亚洲象生存问题和保护措施，呼吁人与自然和谐共处。 【8题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段中的“Unlike African elephants, which are threatened by illegal hunting, Asian elephants mainly suffer from habitat loss. In Yunnan Province alone, suitable elephant habitats have decreased by 40% in the past 20 years, forcing herds to travel long distances in search of food.(与受到非法捕猎威胁的非洲象不同，亚洲象主要遭受栖息地丧失的困扰。仅在云南省，过去20年里，适宜大象生存的栖息地就减少了40%，这迫使象群长途跋涉寻找食物。)”可知，“the serious problem”指的是栖息地减少。故选D项。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“To solve this problem, creative solutions are needed. China’s “Elephant-Friendly Highway” project in Xishuangbanna is a good example... Similarly, in Assam, India, a program called “Community Forest Management” empowers local villagers to restore damaged forests...(为了解决这个问题，需要创造性的解决方案。中国在西双版纳的“大象友好型公路”项目就是一个很好的例子……同样，在印度阿萨姆邦，一个名为“社区森林管理”的项目授权当地村民修复受损的森林……)”可知，作者用这两个例子是想告诉我们创新解决问题的必要性。故选C项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段中的“Two thousand years ago, a Chinese philosopher wrote: “Heaven and Earth are one.” Today, as cities expand into natural habitats, we must remember this wisdom.The story of the Kunming elephants offers a chance to build a world where modern cities coexist with ancient forests — where tall buildings stand beside green spaces, and human progress harmonizes with the wonders of nature.(两千年前，一位中国哲学家曾写道：“天地合一”。如今，随着城市不断向自然栖息地扩张，我们必须铭记这一智慧。昆明象群的故事为我们提供了一个机会，去构建一个现代城市与古老森林共存的世界——在那里，高楼大厦矗立在绿地旁边，人类的进步与大自然的奇迹和谐共存。)”可知，“天地合一”的思想体现为建设与保护自然并存。故选B项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据全文内容，尤其是最后一段中的“Two thousand years ago, a Chinese philosopher wrote: “Heaven and Earth are one.” Today, as cities expand into natural habitats, we must remember this wisdom. The story of the Kunming elephants offers a chance to build a world where modern cities coexist with ancient forests — where tall buildings stand beside green spaces, and human progress harmonizes with the wonders of nature. This is not just a dream — it is our responsibility to future generations, both human and animal.(两千年前，一位中国哲学家曾写道：“天地合一。”如今，随着城市不断向自然栖息地扩张，我们必须铭记这一智慧。昆明象群的故事为我们提供了一个契机，去构建一个现代城市与古老森林共存的世界——在那里，高楼大厦与绿地相邻，人类的进步与大自然的奇迹和谐共生。这不仅仅是一个梦想，更是我们对人类和动物后代肩负的责任。)”可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是呼吁人与自然和谐共处。故选A项。 D The idea that too much screen time and digital dependence might harm our cognitive abilities — often called “digital dementia (痴呆)” — has been debated since psychiatrist Manfred Spitzer coined the term in 2012. Critics argue that outsourcing memory (like relying on smartphones for contact details) and passive media consumption, such as endless scrolling, could weaken mental sharpness. But is this really true, especially for older adults who have witnessed the digital revolution firsthand? A major 2024 study published in Nature Human Behaviour analyzed data from over 411,000 adults aged 50 and above. Surprisingly, it found that regular use of computers, smartphones, and the Internet was associated with a 58% lower risk of cognitive decline — a stronger protective effect than even physical exercise or maintaining healthy blood pressure. This doesn’t mean technology directly prevents dementia, but it suggests that staying digitally engaged may help keep the brain active. Learning new apps, resolving tech issues, and even online socializing could function like mental workouts, strengthening cognitive resilience (恢复力). In fact, technology aids instead of harming because it offers men tal stimulation, enhances social connection, and boosts independence via problem-solving.’ While this study is a relief, not all tech use is equal in its effects. Passive activities, like binge watching TV, may not offer the same benefits as interactive tasks, such as video calls or online learning. Additionally, too much screen time in younger people has been linked to attention problems and poor sleep — which could have long-term effects. As AI and brain-computer interfaces advance, older adults may gain even more tools to support cognition, from memory aids to virtual social companions. However, balance remains key. The best approach? Use technology actively — learn, connect, and problem-solve — rather than just consume. For now, older adults shouldn’t fear “digital dementia.” Instead, thoughtful tech use might be one of the best ways to keep their minds sharp in the digital age. 12. What does the 2024 study reveal about “digital dementia” compared with the popular idea? A. It draws a contrary conclusion. B. It agrees with Manfred Spitzer’ theory. C. It only occurs in older adults. D. It equals the effect of physical workouts. 13. Why can active digital use reduce the risk of cognitive decline? A. It can prolong our life. B. It can activate our brain. C. It can solve tricky issues. D. It can enhance our ability. 14. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A. Reliability of the new study. B. Negative effects on the young. C. Downsides of passive tech use. D. Contrast between two tech uses. 15. What does the author suggest the elderly do in the last two paragraphs? A. Relieve their fear quickly. B. Get more tools to sharpen cognition. C. Consume technology simply. D. Make considered use of modern tech. 【答案】12 A 13. B 14. C 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。主要探讨“数字痴呆症”说法，研究表明老年人合理使用数字技术有益认知。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The idea that too much screen time and digital dependence might harm our cognitive abilities — often called “digital dementia (痴呆)” — has been debated since psychiatrist Manfred Spitzer coined the term in 2012.(自精神病学家曼弗雷德·斯皮策2012年提出“数字痴呆症”这一术语以来，关于过多的屏幕时间和数字依赖可能损害我们认知能力的观点就一直存在争议。)”以及第二段中的“A major 2024 study published in Nature Human Behaviour analyzed data from over 411,000 adults aged 50 and above. Surprisingly, it found that regular use of computers, smartphones, and the Internet was associated with a 58% lower risk of cognitive decline — a stronger protective effect than even physical exercise or maintaining healthy blood pressure.(2024年发表在《自然·人类行为》上的一项重大研究分析了41.1万多名50岁及以上成年人的数据。令人惊讶的是，研究发现，经常使用电脑、智能手机和互联网与认知能力下降风险降低58%相关——这种保护作用甚至比体育锻炼或保持健康血压更强。)”可知，2024年的研究与普遍认为的“数字痴呆症”观点结论相反。故选A项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“This doesn’t mean technology directly prevents dementia, but it suggests that staying digitally engaged may help keep the brain active. Learning new apps, resolving tech issues, and even online socializing could function like mental workouts, strengthening cognitive resilience (恢复力).(这并不意味着技术能直接预防痴呆症，但它表明，保持数字参与可能有助于保持大脑活跃。学习新应用程序、解决技术问题，甚至在线社交都可以像脑力锻炼一样，增强认知恢复力。)”可知，积极使用数字技术能降低认知能力下降风险是因为它能激活我们的大脑。故选B项。 【14题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段中的“While this study is a relief, not all tech use is equal in its effects. Passive activities, like binge watching TV, may not offer the same benefits as interactive tasks, such as video calls or online learning.(虽然这项研究让人松了一口气，但并非所有的技术使用都有相同的效果。被动活动，比如疯狂看电视，可能不会提供与互动任务相同的好处，如视频通话或在线学习。)”可知，第四段主要讲的是被动使用技术的缺点。故选C项。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“However, balance remains key. The best approach? Use technology actively — learn, connect, and problem-solve — rather than just consume.(然而，平衡仍然是关键。最好的方法是什么？积极使用技术——学习、联系和解决问题——而不仅仅是消费。)”以及最后一段中的“For now, older adults shouldn’t fear “digital dementia.” Instead, thoughtful tech use might be one of the best ways to keep their minds sharp in the digital age.(目前，老年人不应该害怕“数字痴呆症”。相反，在数字时代，深思熟虑地使用技术可能是保持思维敏锐的最佳方式之一。)”可知，作者建议老年人合理使用现代技术。故选D项。 第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How To Develop Critical Thinking Skills Critical thinking skills enable you to analyze information and process it rationally (理性地) to help you determine the value of that information or make a decision. ____16____ Nevertheless, anyone can develop and improve them. Here are some ways you can develop your critical thinking skills: Ask questions Asking basic questions can help to make a situation clear or help you think through new information, but that’s not enough. ____17____ Everyone makes assumptions based on experience or knowledge, but sometimes they are faulty. Challenging them can lead to discoveries or different ways of solving a problem. Consider consequences As best you can with the information you have, consider the consequences of a line of reasoning or a particular decision. Think about the way those consequences change if you make a different decision or change your reasoning. ____18____ This involves looking at the situation not only from your perspective (角度), but also the perspectives of everyone else affected by the decision. Evaluate opposing views For many opinions and ideas, some take a different, even conflicting viewpoint. You can develop your critical thinking skills by looking for those opposing opinions and evaluating them for yourself. ____19____ Reverse (使反转) your thinking ____20____ Instead of A coming from B consider how the situation would change if B came from A. Or instead of considering how A affects B, consider how B affects A. This may not provide you with an immediate solution, but it forces you to change perspective and could suggest a different way to approach a problem. A. Consider all the angles you can. B. Question your assumptions, too. C. Their thoughts may be in line with yours. D. Assumptions should also become your priority. E. Critical thinking skills don’t come easily to some people. F. One way to help you think about things differently is to turn the problem around. G. Doing this gives you a broader perspective and helps you make better quality decisions. 【答案】16. E 17. B 18. A 19. G 20. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了培养批判性思维技能的方法。 【16题详解】 根据下文“Nevertheless, anyone can develop and improve them.(然而，任何人都可以培养和提高它们)” 可知，空处与下文形成转折关系，引出下文关于培养批判性思维技能方法的内容，说明虽然对一些人来说不容易，但仍可培养提高。E选项“批判性思维技能对一些人来说并不容易掌握”与下文构成转折，逻辑连贯，故选E。 【17题详解】 根据上文“Asking basic questions can help to make a situation clear or help you think through new information, but that’s not enough.(问一些基本的问题可以帮助你理清情况或帮助你思考新的信息，但这还不够)”及下文“Everyone makes assumptions based on experience or knowledge, but sometimes they are faulty. Challenging them can lead to discoveries or different ways of solving a problem.(每个人都会基于经验或知识做出假设，但有时这些假设是错误的。挑战它们可以带来发现或解决问题的不同方法)”可知，空处承上启下，B选项“也要质疑你的假设”说明除了问基本问题，还要质疑假设，符合语境，故选B。 【18题详解】 根据上文“As best you can with the information you have, consider the consequences of a line of reasoning or a particular decision. Think about the way those consequences change if you make a different decision or change your reasoning.(尽你所能利用你所拥有的信息，考虑一系列推理或某个特定决策的后果。思考如果你做出不同的决策或改变你的推理，这些后果会如何变化)”及下文“This involves looking at the situation not only from your perspective (角度), but also the perspectives of everyone else affected by the decision.(这涉及不仅从你的角度，还要从受该决策影响的其他人的角度来看待这种情况)”可知，空处承上启下，进一步说明如何考虑后果，A选项“尽可能考虑所有角度”说明要全面分析，引出下文从不同人角度看问题的内容，符合语境，故选A。 【19题详解】 根据上文“For many opinions and ideas, some take a different, even conflicting viewpoint. You can develop your critical thinking skills by looking for those opposing opinions and evaluating them for yourself.(对于许多观点和想法，有些人会持不同的，甚至是冲突的观点。你可以通过寻找那些相反的观点并自己评估它们来培养你的批判性思维技能)”可知，空处承接上文，进一步说明这样做的结果，G选项“这样做能让你有更广阔的视角，并帮助你做出更高质量的决策”说明评估对立观点的好处，逻辑通顺，符合语境，故选G。 【20题详解】 根据下文“Instead of A coming from B, consider how the situation would change if B came from A. Or instead of considering how A affects B, consider how B affects A. This may not provide you with an immediate solution, but it forces you to change perspective and could suggest a different way to approach a problem.(不是考虑A来自B，而是考虑如果B来自A，情况会如何改变。或者不是考虑A如何影响B，而是考虑B如何影响A。这可能不会立即为你提供解决方案，但它会迫使你改变视角，并可能提出一种不同的解决问题的方式)”可知，本段介绍了反转法。F选项“帮助你以不同方式思考问题的一种方法是反转问题”符合语境，引出下文关于反转思考具体方式及作用的阐述，故选F。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I am not a professional athlete. However, I’ve always seen the ____21____ of practicing sports, personally and professionally. ____22____ saved my life. When I was 10, the sports doctor who examined my entire team noticed some unusual sounds while checking my ____23____. Before clearing me for play, he urged me to ____24____to see if I had any heart issues. I went to two doctors, who both told me I was ____25____. However, my mother was not ____26____ and insisted that we dig deeper, so we went to a third doctor, who discovered a(n)____27____problem and sent me for immediate emergency heart surgery. Without it, I was told, I wouldn’t have lived. After the surgery, I didn’t play basketball for one year, so I really ____28____ it! I realized that it wasn’t just the passing or shooting; it was the whole ____29____ of being part of it: the team spirit, the life lessons, the joy and all the memories. Whenever someone only _____30_____ themselves, they probably didn’t play a team sport, or have any brothers, or have had the chance to know what _____31_____ actually means. Sports can help people aim for a better _____32_____ than the one they had in their childhood. They can provide a clear path to _____33_____ when other options seem limited, fostering a sense of purpose, achievement, and confidence. For me besides being a real life-savior, basketball was the No.1 _____34_____ factor that helped me shape my self-confidence both on the _____35_____ and in real life! 21. A. disadvantage B. value C. hurt D. happiness 22. A. Basketball B. Practice C. Football D. Patience 23. A. head B. back C. ears D. heart 24. A. investigate B. count C. negotiate D. wait 25. A. wrong B. fine C. ordinary D. ill 26. A. angry B. mean C. satisfied D. stressed 27. A. little B. complex C. common D. urgent 28. A. missed B. hated C. resisted D. managed 29. A. situation B. experience C. reaction D. truth 30. A. looks into B. reflects on C. thinks about D. laughs at 31. A. scolding B. complaining C. winning D. sharing 32. A. diet B. competition C. condition D. relationship 33. A. innovation B. growth C. hardship D. freedom 34. A. influencing B. environmental C. negative D. psychological 35. A. platform B. horizon C. court D. spot 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. C 31. D 32. C 33. B 34. A 35. C 【解析】 【原文】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述作者虽不是职业运动员，但深刻体会到运动的价值。10岁时因篮球检查发现心脏问题，经手术获救。术后一年未打篮球，让作者意识到篮球带来的不仅是运动本身，更是团队精神等体验。运动还能助力人们追求更好状态，对作者而言，篮球是塑造自信的关键影响因素。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，我一直都看到了进行体育运动在个人和职业方面的价值。A. disadvantage劣势；B. value价值；C. hurt伤害；D. happiness幸福。根据下文讲述运动对作者生活和个人成长的积极影响可知，此处指看到了运动的价值，故选B项。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：篮球拯救了我的生命。A. Basketball篮球；B. Practice练习；C. Football足球；D. Patience耐心。根据下文“After the surgery, I didn't play basketball for one year”可知，是篮球相关的经历拯救了作者的生命，故选A项。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我10岁的时候，给我们整个球队做检查的运动医生在检查我的心脏时注意到一些不寻常的声音。A. head头；B. back背；C. ears耳朵；D. heart心脏。根据下文“to see if I had any heart issues”可知，医生检查的是心脏，故选D项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在批准我参加比赛之前，他敦促我去做进一步检查，看看我是否有心脏问题。A. investigate调查，检查；B. count数数；C. negotiate协商；D. wait等待。根据“to see if I had any heart issues”可知，医生让作者去检查心脏，investigate符合语境，故选A项。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我看了两位医生，他们都告诉我我没问题。A. wrong错误的；B. fine健康的，没问题的；C. ordinary普通的；D. ill生病的。根据“However, my mother was not...and insisted that we dig deeper”可知，前两位医生认为作者没问题，妈妈才坚持进一步检查，故选B项。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，我妈妈不满意，坚持要我们进一步检查，所以我们又去看了第三位医生，这位医生发现了一个紧急问题，并立即让我去做心脏急救手术。A. angry生气的；B. mean吝啬的；C. satisfied满意的；D. stressed有压力的。根据下文“insisted that we dig deeper”可知，妈妈坚持进一步检查，说明她对前两位医生的诊断不满意，故选C项。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，我妈妈不满意，坚持要我们进一步检查，所以我们又去看了第三位医生，这位医生发现了一个紧急问题，并立即让我去做心脏急救手术。A. little小的；B. complex复杂的；C. common常见的；D. urgent紧急的。根据下文“sent me for immediate emergency heart surgery”可知，问题很紧急，urgent符合语境，故选D项。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：手术后，我有一年没打篮球，所以我真的很想念它！A. missed想念；B. hated讨厌；C. resisted抵制；D. managed设法做到。根据上文“After the surgery, I didn’t play basketball for one year”可知，一年没打篮球，作者应该是想念打篮球，missed符合语境，故选A项。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我意识到，这不仅仅是传球或投篮；而是成为其中一部分的整个经历：团队精神、人生教训、喜悦和所有的回忆。A. situation情况；B. experience经历；C. reaction反应；D. truth真相。根据下文“the team spirit, the life lessons, the joy and all the memories”可知，这里指打篮球带来的整体经历，experience符合语境，故选B项。 【30题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：每当有人只考虑自己时，他们可能没有参加过团队运动，或者没有兄弟，或者没有机会知道分享真正意味着什么。A. looks into调查；B. reflects on反思；C. thinks about考虑；D. laughs at嘲笑。根据下文“they probably didn’t play a team sport, or have any brothers, or have had the chance to know what...actually means.”可知，这里指只考虑自己的人，think about符合语境，故选C项。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：每当有人只考虑自己时，他们可能没有参加过团队运动，或者没有兄弟，或者没有机会知道分享真正意味着什么。A. scolding责骂；B. complaining抱怨；C. winning获胜；D. sharing分享。根据常识以及上文“Whenever someone only...themselves”可知，团队运动强调分享等精神，这里与只考虑自己形成对比，指不知道分享的意义，故选D项。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：运动可以帮助人们追求比童年时更好的状态。A. diet饮食；B. competition竞争；C. condition状态；D. relationship关系。根据下文“the one they had in their childhood”可知，运动能让人在各方面达到更好状态，condition符合语境，故选C项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当其他选择似乎有限时，它们（运动）可以提供一条明确的成长之路，培养目标感、成就感和自信心。A. innovation创新；B. growth成长；C. hardship艰难；D. freedom自由。根据下文“fostering a sense of purpose, achievement, and confidence”可知，运动有助于成长，growth符合语境，故选B项。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：对我来说，除了是真正的救命恩人，篮球是帮助我在球场和现实生活中塑造自信的首要影响因素！A. influencing有影响的；B. environmental环境的；C. negative消极的；D. psychological心理的。根据下文“helped me shape my self - confidence”可知，篮球对作者塑造自信有影响，influencing符合语境，故选A项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：对我来说，除了是真正的救命恩人，篮球是帮助我在球场和现实生活中塑造自信的首要影响因素！A. platform平台；B. horizon地平线；C. court球场；D. spot地点。根据上文“play basketball”可知，与篮球运动相关，所以在球场上能塑造了自信，court符合语境，故选C项。 第二节(共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Iman, 18, is the only non-Chinese member of Singapore’s Temasek Polytechnic Chinese Orchestra ____36____ the only bamboo flute (dizi) player in the current cohort (一群人). When he entered Temasek Polytechnic, Iman auditioned (试演) for a spot in the Chinese orchestra. After playing three wind instruments and other orchestra instruments, he ____37____(assign) to the woodwind section. Despite his musical background, Iman admitted ____38____ shift from a concert band to a Chinese orchestra was ____39____ (challenge). In addition ____40____ the language barrier, he said, “Everything is different — the instruments, the genres, and even how my conductors teach”. To catch up, Iman often sought help from his conductors and practiced difficult sections of the music ____41____ (repeated) to improve his technique. Now, his efforts ____42____ (pay) off eventually — he played multiple solos during the orchestra’s ____43____ (performance), one of which was its annual concert in February. His passion for traditional Chinese music has also led him ____44____ (explore) Chinese opera and tea, a “natural segue (过渡)” for him. Talking about his future, he said: “_____45_____ (I) dream is to join a professional Chinese orchestra, but even if that doesn’t work out, Chinese music will still be my passion.” 【答案】36. and 37. was assigned 38. the 39. challenging 40. to 41. repeatedly 42. have paid 43. performances 44. to explore 45. My 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述18岁的伊曼是新加坡淡马锡理工学院中国管弦乐团中唯一的非华裔成员，也是当前这一届乐团中唯一的竹笛演奏者。尽管进入中国管弦乐团的道路充满挑战，尽管有语言障碍，依然阻挡不了伊曼对中国传统音乐的热爱。 【36题详解】 考查连词。句意：18岁的伊曼是新加坡淡马锡理工学院华乐团唯一的非华裔成员，也是目前这一批成员中唯一的竹笛演奏者。“the only non-Chinese member of Singapore’s Temasek Polytechnic Chinese Orchestra”与“the only bamboo flute (dizi) player in the current cohort”是并列关系，都用于描述伊曼的身份，所以用连词and连接。故填and。 【37题详解】 考查动词语态和时态。句意：在演奏了三种管乐器和其他管弦乐器后，他被分配到木管乐器组。根据前文“When he entered Temasek Polytechnic”可知，事情发生在过去，应用一般过去时。“he”与“assign”之间是被动关系，即“他被分配”，所以用一般过去时的被动语态，其结构为“was/were +过去分词”，主语“he”是第三人称单数，所以用was assigned。故填was assigned。 【38题详解】 考查冠词。句意：尽管伊曼有音乐背景，但他承认，从管弦乐队转向中国管弦乐团的转变颇具挑战性。此处特指从管弦乐队转向中国管弦乐团的这种转变，所以用定冠词the。故填the。 【39题详解】 考查形容词。句意：尽管伊曼有音乐背景，但他承认，从管弦乐队转向中国管弦乐团的转变颇具挑战性。此处位于系动词“was”后作表语，描述事物的特征，应用形容词challenging，意为“具有挑战性的”。故填challenging。 【40题详解】 考查介词。句意：他说，除了语言障碍，“一切都不一样——乐器、音乐类型，甚至我的指挥的教学方式”。in addition to为固定短语，意为“除……之外（还）”，所以此处填to。故填to。 【41题详解】 考查副词。句意：为了赶上进度，伊曼经常向他的指挥寻求帮助，并反复练习音乐中的困难部分以提高他的技巧。此处修饰动词“practiced”，应用副词repeatedly，意为“反复地”。故填repeatedly。 【42题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：现在，他的努力最终得到了回报——他在乐团的演出中多次担任独奏，其中之一是2月份的年度音乐会。根据时间状语“Now”和“eventually”以及语境可知，此处强调过去的努力对现在造成的影响，即“努力得到了回报”，应用现在完成时，其结构为“have/has +过去分词”，主语“his efforts”是复数，所以用have paid。故填have paid。 【43题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：现在，他的努力最终得到了回报——他在乐团的演出中多次担任独奏，其中之一是2月份的年度音乐会。根据语境，他在多次演出中担任独奏，所以应用名词复数performances作宾语。故填performances。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：他对中国传统音乐的热爱也促使他去探索中国戏曲和茶文化，这对他来说是一种“自然的过渡”。lead sb. to do sth.为固定搭配，意为“促使某人做某事”，所以用动词不定式to explore。故填to explore。 【45题详解】 考查代词。句意：谈到他的未来，他说：“我的梦想是加入一个专业的中国管弦乐团，但即便这个梦想无法实现，中国音乐也依然会是我的热爱。”此处修饰名词“dream”，应用形容词性物主代词my，意为“我的”，句首单词首字母大写。故填My。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，上周英国某中学的学生访问团到你校开展了文化友好交流活动，请你为校英文报写一篇报道。内容包括： 1.活动的内容； 2.活动的意义。 注意： 1.词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡上相应的位置作答。 Friendly Cultural Exchange with a UK School ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Friendly Cultural Exchange with a UK School Last week, to deepen mutual understanding and foster friendships of both sides, our school hosted a cultural exchange with a visiting British secondary school. The event featured traditional Chinese performances, including calligraphy, folk dances, and Peking Opera highlights. British students also shared their customs through music and interactive games. Both sides enjoyed a lively discussion about school life in each other’s countries. Such activities broaden our horizons and promote cultural appreciation. We look forward to more opportunities to connect with friends worldwide! 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生就英国某中学的学生访问团到你校开展的文化友好交流活动写一篇报道。 【详解】1.词汇积累 举办：host→hold 活动：event→activity 促进：promote→enhance 机会：opportunity→chance 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：The event featured traditional Chinese performances, including calligraphy, folk dances, and Peking Opera highlights. 拓展句：The event featured traditional Chinese performances, which included calligraphy, folk dances, and highlights of Peking Opera. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Last week, to deepen mutual understanding and foster friendships of both sides, our school hosted a cultural exchange with a visiting British secondary school.（运用了动词不定式作目的状语） 【高分句型2】We look forward to more opportunities to connect with friends worldwide!（运用了动词不定式作定语） 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 “Mommy! Mommy!” Lily called out, skipping into the kitchen with her pigtails (马尾辫) bouncing and a flush of excitement reddening her cheeks. “Guess what! Mr. Carter, my teacher, started a ‘Kindness Garden’ on the bullet in board. Every time someone does something kind or helpful, they get to add a flower with their name on it!” “That sounds wonderful,” Mommy said, wiping her hands on a towel. “Did you do something kind today?” Lily’s smile faded slightly. “No, but Emma did. She helped clean up the art supplies after class. I really wish I could do something kind tomorrow!” The next day at school, Jake earned a flower for sharing his crayons, and Sophia got one for comforting a classmate who was upset. But Lily didn’t receive a flower. The following morning didn’t start well either. Lily accidentally knocked over her juice at breakfast, and it spilled all over the table. “I’ll never get a flower like this,” she thought with a sigh. Later that afternoon, Mr. Carter handed back the science quizzes (测验) from the day before. “Class, only one person got every question right. Great job, Lily! Come and pick out a flower for the Kindness Garden.” Lily’s heart leapt. “Yay!” she cheered, beaming (眉开眼笑) as she taped her flower onto the board. After school, she raced home, holding her quiz tightly in her hand. “Mommy! Mommy! Look what I got!” she shouted excitedly, waving the paper proudly. Mommy also felt happy and praised her. That night, as Lily stared at her perfect score again, her eyes suddenly caught a tiny mistake. One of her answers was wrong, but Mr. Carter had marked it correct. Her heart flinched with guilt and confusion. “Oh no… Mommy, look! I didn’t actually get everything right!” Mommy sat beside her and said gently, “Well, sweetheart, it seems you have a choice to make.” “But I don’t want to lose my flower!” Lily whispered, her lower lip trembling. “You know what’s right, Lily,” Mommy said, hugging her. “And I believe you’ll choose wisely.” 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 The next morning, Lily dragged her feet to school, her heart heavy. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ At the end of the day, Mr. Carter announced it to the class. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 The next morning, Lily dragged her feet to school, her heart heavy. She remembered those names in the Kindness Garden, and how much she wished that her name would remain there, but Mommy’s words echoed in her mind. When she arrived, she stared at her flower on the board for a long time. Then, she resolutely and determinedly reached up and took it down, walked to Mr. Carter’s desk, and pointed out the mistake. Mr. Carter’s eyes widened, then softened with pride. He praised her honesty and courage and immediately made a special decision. At the end of the day, Mr. Carter announced it to the class. “Boys and girls, Lily has earned a special golden flower today.” All the classmates felt very surprised and asked why. “Because she did something even more important than a perfect score. She found a mistake I missed on her science quiz. Instead of keeping it hidden, she chose to be honest. That’s true kindness to others and herself — and it deserves the highest recognition!” The class erupted in cheers, and Lily’s heart swelled with warmth. As she smiled, she heard Mommy’s voice in her mind again: “You’ll choose wisely.” And she had. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述小女孩莉莉所在班级开展“爱心花园” 活动，每次有人做了善事就能在花园里添加一朵写有自己名字的花。莉莉起初没因做好事得到花，后来因科学测验全对获得一朵花。但她发现测验中有个答案老师判错，自己实际并非全对，妈妈让她自己做选择。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“第二天早上，莉莉拖着沉重的脚步去上学，心情十分沉重。”可知，第一段可描写第二天去学校的纠结心情及最终行动。她内心纠结，既想保留花，又记着妈妈的话，最终还是决定取下花向老师承认错误，突出她内心的挣扎与最终的正确抉择。 ②由第二段首句内容“在那天快结束时，卡特先生向全班宣布了这件事。”可知，第二段可描写老师在全班宣布的事情。老师宣布莉莉因诚实获得特别的金色花，并向同学们解释原因，同学们欢呼，莉莉内心温暖，体现诚实得到认可，呼应前文妈妈说的话，强调正确选择带来的积极结果。 2.续写线索：去学校心情沉重——内心纠结最终取下花向老师认错——老师宣布莉莉因诚实获特别花并解释原因——同学们欢呼莉莉内心温暖 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①取下：take down/remove ②选择：choose/select ③指出：point out/indicate 情绪类： ①温暖：warmth/coziness ②惊讶：surprised/astonished/amazed 【点睛】【高分句型 1】She found a mistake I missed on her science quiz.（运用了省略了关系代词that/which的限制性定语从句） 【高分句型 2】As she smiled, she heard Mommy’s voice in her mind again: “You’ll choose wisely.”.（运用了as引导的时间状语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 驻马店市2024~2025学年度第二学期期末质量监测 高二英语试题 本试题卷分为第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。考生作答时，将答案答在答题卡上，在本试题卷上答题无效。考试结束后，监考老师只收答题卡。 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写(涂)在答题卡上。考生要认真核对答题卡上粘贴的条形码的“准考证号、姓名”与考生本人准考证号、姓名是否一致。 2.第Ⅰ卷每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。第Ⅱ卷用黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上书写作答，在试题上作答，答案无效。 3.考试结束，监考教师将答题卡收回。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. How does the woman feel about the man’s idea? A. Excited. B. Shocked. C. Disappointed. 2. What will the man do this Saturday afternoon? A. Play the piano. B. Attend an art class. C. Go to a museum. 3. Where is the man from? A. Mexico. B. Spain. C. Germany. 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A wedding. B. A concert. C. A flower. 5. Who will send the report? A. Sam. B. Carol. C. Lucy. 第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What did the man do last Saturday? A. He played tennis. B. He studied at home. C. He climbed the mountain. 7. What was the weather like after 3:00 pm last Saturday? A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Cloudy. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. Where is the bookstore? A. Beside the Orange Hotel. B. Next to a supermarket. C. Opposite a Chinese restaurant. 9. How will the woman go to the bookstore? A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By subway. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What kind of music does the woman love best? A. Jazz music. B. Pop music. C. Country music. 11. What day is it today? A. Tuesday. B. Wednesday. C. Thursday. 12. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Host and visitor. B. Manager and customer. C. Husband and wife. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What type of writing course will the man probably take? A. Business writing. B. Creative writing. C. Novel writing. 14. What is unavailable in the course pack? A. The lesson texts. B. The books. C. The CDs. 15. How much was the course two months ago? A. $300. B. $340. C. $375. 16. What will the man’s first written work be about? A. His family life. B. His school experiences. C. His expectations of the course. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17 What did the speaker want to be when she was in secondary school? A. A doctor. B. A singer. C. A teacher. 18. What did the speaker study at university? A. Maths. B. Physics. C. Film-making. 19. How did the speaker get her first job as a video game writer? A. She answered a job advertisement. B. She met someone at a conference. C. She introduced herself to a company. 20. What does the speaker like best about her job now? A. The prizes. B. The workmates. C. The salary. 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Here are a few of the most popular methods that will ensure a holistic approach to language learning and help you improve your English proficiency. Dr. Paul Pimsleur’s Method This method developed by Dr. Paul Pimsleur involves the regular repetition of already learned material while learning new material. Another advantage of this method is its availability at any time and in any place — you can listen to the audio course on your smartphone, in the car, or at home while cooking dinner. ESL “English as a Second Language” is a speaking-based method to learn English. The difference between ESL and more other well-known methods is that you can learn about the culture and social norms of English-speaking countries — especially American English since most of the ESL-based programs teach the American version of English. The Rosetta Stone technique The Rosetta Stone technique is also recognized as one of the easiest programs to learn English from zero. It allows you to follow the same path as when learning your native language from infancy (婴儿期) — without relying on grammar rules. You can master your English by immersing (沉浸在) yourself in the language and forming associations between words and real-life context. YouTube-based learning Learning English by watching YouTube videos is one of the most affordable ways to learn English that requires minimal effort. Besides, YouTube channels specializing in learning English frequently also provide useful links to get more information on a particular subject. And you can learn English on YouTube by simply watching your favorite YouTubers — just turn on English subtitles in the settings. 1. What is one characteristic of Dr. Paul Pimsleur’s Method? A. Focusing on the regular recitation. B. Immersing learners in the language. C Making speaking a basic practice. D. Being available anytime and anywhere. 2. Which method is the most suitable for a complete beginner? A YouTube-based learning. B. Dr. Paul Pimsleur’s Method. C. The Rosetta Stone technique D. English as a Second Language. 3. What can you enjoy using YouTube to learn English? A. Limitless links. B. Low-cost experiences. C. Countless subjects. D. Native-like learning ways. B Progress may feel so slow at times, as if you’re not really getting anywhere. Tiredness sets in. Then discouragement. That’s when you know it’s time to take a look into the past, to glance into the rear-view mirror to see just how far you’ve come. Twelve months ago, my husband John and I took on a renovation (翻新) project in a new country. The first ten days were exciting. We started a new adventure, creating something amazing for our future. Progress started rapidly, and I recalled saying, “Who said renovating was hard? This is so much fun.” Weeks turned into months, and the pace began to slow down. By six months, instead of seeing the beautiful sea view before me, I only saw bare dirt patches (补块), unpainted pillars and unfinished rooms. Guests were due to arrive, but the place looked like a construction zone. I painfully thought to myself, “Will we ever get this finished?” That’s when I decided to revisit photographs from just a few months earlier. I was amazed by the transformation we had achieved. The pillars had been painted, and the garden we created were blossoming. Those before-and-after images served as a powerful reminder that, even though our project was far from completion, we had accomplished so much we could be proud of. As the sun set that evening, we quietly celebrated our achievements. Our renovation project was not just about transforming a house; we’d been transforming our life. We were reminded that joy isn’t only to be found in final accomplishments (成就), rather, we resolved to find joy in each and every step of the project. 4. What does the author mainly want to tell us in paragraph 1? A. The reason for slow pace. B. The reason for reviewing the past. C. The reason for bad feelings. D. The reason for getting nowhere. 5. How did the author think about the progress of her renovation project at first? A. Smooth. B. Tough. C. Stuck. D. Gradual. 6. Why did the author feel amazed after revisiting her old photos? A. The project had been completed. B. The reminder of deadline was seen. C. The good progress had been made. D. The transformation was discouraging. 7. What can we infer from the last paragraph? A The real source of happiness is the journey. B. Achievements should be celebrated secretly. C. Final accomplishments decide happiness. D. Transforming life is the only meaningful thing. C In the spring of 2020, residents of Kunming, a lively city in China, saw a rare sight: a group of wild elephants walking through its streets. These gentle giants, who had traveled over 500 kilometers from their home in Xishuangbanna, became unexpected visitors to the urban area. This unusual event attracted worldwide attention and reminded people of the need to live with nature. The journey of the “Kunming Elephants” has highlighted the serious problem faced by Asian elephants. With fewer than 50, 000 individuals left in 13 Asian countries, these endangered animals are struggling to survive as forests shrink. Unlike African elephants, which are threatened by illegal hunting, Asian elephants mainly suffer from habitat loss. In Yunnan Province alone, suitable elephant habitats have decreased by 40% in the past 20 years, forcing herds to travel long distances in search of food. To solve this problem, creative solutions are needed. China’s “Elephant-Friendly Highway” project in Xishuangbanna is a good example. By building “elephant bridges” with sensors and warning systems, engineers have created safe paths for animals to cross roads and reconnect with their habitats. Similarly, in Assam, India, a program called “Community Forest Management” empowers local villagers to restore damaged forests, providing jobs while protecting elephant homes. Living with nature requires a shift in mindset: from domination to coexistence. In Thailand’s “Elephant Reintroduction Program,” rescued elephants live alongside farmers in shared forests. Trainers use gentle methods (like rewarding good behavior) to teach elephants to stay away from crops, reducing conflicts and crop losses for farmers. As herds grow closer to cities, Kunming has developed a tracking system using drones and computer technology to guide elephants away from danger. Two thousand years ago, a Chinese philosopher wrote: “Heaven and Earth are one.” Today, as cities expand into natural habitats, we must remember this wisdom. The story of the Kunming elephants offers a chance to build a world where modern cities coexist with ancient forests — where tall buildings stand beside green spaces, and human progress harmonizes with the wonders of nature. This is not just a dream — it is our responsibility to future generations, both human and animal. 8. What do the underlined words “the serious problem” refer to in paragraph 2? A. Illegal hunting. B. Climate change. C. Water shortage. D. Habitat reduction. 9. What does the author want to tell us with two examples in paragraph 3? A. The importance of new technology. B. The differences in protecting elephants. C. The need of innovatively solving problems. D The purpose of building “elephant bridges”. 10. Which of the following reflects the idea “Heaven and Earth are one”? A. Building modern cities in the wild. B. Constructing while protecting nature. C. Reconnecting habitats desperately. D. Expanding cities into natural habitats. 11. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To call for human-nature harmony. B. To compare different protection methods. C. To criticize destroying animal habitats. D. To explain why Asian elephants travelled. D The idea that too much screen time and digital dependence might harm our cognitive abilities — often called “digital dementia (痴呆)” — has been debated since psychiatrist Manfred Spitzer coined the term in 2012. Critics argue that outsourcing memory (like relying on smartphones for contact details) and passive media consumption, such as endless scrolling, could weaken mental sharpness. But is this really true, especially for older adults who have witnessed the digital revolution firsthand? A major 2024 study published in Nature Human Behaviour analyzed data from over 411,000 adults aged 50 and above. Surprisingly, it found that regular use of computers, smartphones, and the Internet was associated with a 58% lower risk of cognitive decline — a stronger protective effect than even physical exercise or maintaining healthy blood pressure. This doesn’t mean technology directly prevents dementia, but it suggests that staying digitally engaged may help keep the brain active. Learning new apps, resolving tech issues, and even online socializing could function like mental workouts, strengthening cognitive resilience (恢复力). In fact, technology aids instead of harming because it offers men tal stimulation, enhances social connection, and boosts independence via problem-solving.’ While this study is a relief, not all tech use is equal in its effects. Passive activities, like binge watching TV, may not offer the same benefits as interactive tasks, such as video calls or online learning. Additionally, too much screen time in younger people has been linked to attention problems and poor sleep — which could have long-term effects. As AI and brain-computer interfaces advance, older adults may gain even more tools to support cognition, from memory aids to virtual social companions. However, balance remains key. The best approach? Use technology actively — learn, connect, and problem-solve — rather than just consume. For now, older adults shouldn’t fear “digital dementia.” Instead, thoughtful tech use might be one of the best ways to keep their minds sharp in the digital age. 12. What does the 2024 study reveal about “digital dementia” compared with the popular idea? A. It draws a contrary conclusion. B. It agrees with Manfred Spitzer’ theory. C. It only occurs in older adults. D. It equals the effect of physical workouts. 13. Why can active digital use reduce the risk of cognitive decline? A. It can prolong our life. B. It can activate our brain. C. It can solve tricky issues. D. It can enhance our ability. 14. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A. Reliability of the new study. B. Negative effects on the young. C. Downsides of passive tech use. D. Contrast between two tech uses. 15. What does the author suggest the elderly do in the last two paragraphs? A. Relieve their fear quickly. B. Get more tools to sharpen cognition. C. Consume technology simply. D. Make considered use of modern tech. 第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How To Develop Critical Thinking Skills Critical thinking skills enable you to analyze information and process it rationally (理性地) to help you determine the value of that information or make a decision. ____16____ Nevertheless, anyone can develop and improve them. Here are some ways you can develop your critical thinking skills: Ask questions Asking basic questions can help to make a situation clear or help you think through new information, but that’s not enough. ____17____ Everyone makes assumptions based on experience or knowledge, but sometimes they are faulty. Challenging them can lead to discoveries or different ways of solving a problem. Consider consequences As best you can with the information you have, consider the consequences of a line of reasoning or a particular decision. Think about the way those consequences change if you make a different decision or change your reasoning. ____18____ This involves looking at the situation not only from your perspective (角度), but also the perspectives of everyone else affected by the decision. Evaluate opposing views For many opinions and ideas, some take a different, even conflicting viewpoint. You can develop your critical thinking skills by looking for those opposing opinions and evaluating them for yourself. ____19____ Reverse (使反转) your thinking ____20____ Instead of A coming from B, consider how the situation would change if B came from A. Or instead of considering how A affects B, consider how B affects A. This may not provide you with an immediate solution, but it forces you to change perspective and could suggest a different way to approach a problem. A. Consider all the angles you can. B. Question your assumptions, too. C. Their thoughts may be in line with yours. D. Assumptions should also become your priority. E. Critical thinking skills don’t come easily to some people. F. One way to help you think about things differently is to turn the problem around. G. Doing this gives you a broader perspective and helps you make better quality decisions. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I am not a professional athlete. However, I’ve always seen the ____21____ of practicing sports, personally and professionally. ____22____ saved my life. When I was 10, the sports doctor who examined my entire team noticed some unusual sounds while checking my ____23____. Before clearing me for play, he urged me to ____24____to see if I had any heart issues. I went to two doctors, who both told me I was ____25____. However, my mother was not ____26____ and insisted that we dig deeper, so we went to a third doctor, who discovered a(n)____27____problem and sent me for immediate emergency heart surgery. Without it, I was told, I wouldn’t have lived. After the surgery, I didn’t play basketball for one year, so I really ____28____ it! I realized that it wasn’t just the passing or shooting; it was the whole ____29____ of being part of it: the team spirit, the life lessons, the joy and all the memories. Whenever someone only _____30_____ themselves, they probably didn’t play a team sport, or have any brothers, or have had the chance to know what _____31_____ actually means. Sports can help people aim for a better _____32_____ than the one they had in their childhood. They can provide a clear path to _____33_____ when other options seem limited, fostering a sense of purpose, achievement, and confidence. For me, besides being a real life-savior, basketball was the No.1 _____34_____ factor that helped me shape my self-confidence both on the _____35_____ and in real life! 21. A. disadvantage B. value C. hurt D. happiness 22. A. Basketball B. Practice C. Football D. Patience 23. A. head B. back C. ears D. heart 24. A. investigate B. count C. negotiate D. wait 25. A. wrong B. fine C. ordinary D. ill 26. A. angry B. mean C. satisfied D. stressed 27. A. little B. complex C. common D. urgent 28. A. missed B. hated C. resisted D. managed 29. A. situation B. experience C. reaction D. truth 30. A. looks into B. reflects on C. thinks about D. laughs at 31. A. scolding B. complaining C. winning D. sharing 32. A. diet B. competition C. condition D. relationship 33. A. innovation B. growth C. hardship D. freedom 34. A. influencing B. environmental C. negative D. psychological 35. A. platform B. horizon C. court D. spot 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。 Iman, 18, is the only non-Chinese member of Singapore’s Temasek Polytechnic Chinese Orchestra ____36____ the only bamboo flute (dizi) player in the current cohort (一群人). When he entered Temasek Polytechnic, Iman auditioned (试演) for a spot in the Chinese orchestra. After playing three wind instruments and other orchestra instruments, he ____37____(assign) to the woodwind section. Despite his musical background, Iman admitted ____38____ shift from a concert band to a Chinese orchestra was ____39____ (challenge). In addition ____40____ the language barrier, he said, “Everything is different — the instruments, the genres, and even how my conductors teach”. To catch up, Iman often sought help from his conductors and practiced difficult sections of the music ____41____ (repeated) to improve his technique. Now, his efforts ____42____ (pay) off eventually — he played multiple solos during the orchestra’s ____43____ (performance), one of which was its annual concert in February. His passion for traditional Chinese music has also led him ____44____ (explore) Chinese opera and tea, a “natural segue (过渡)” for him. Talking about his future, he said: “_____45_____ (I) dream is to join a professional Chinese orchestra, but even if that doesn’t work out, Chinese music will still be my passion.” 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，上周英国某中学的学生访问团到你校开展了文化友好交流活动，请你为校英文报写一篇报道。内容包括： 1.活动的内容； 2.活动的意义。 注意： 1.词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡上相应的位置作答。 Friendly Cultural Exchange with a UK School ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 “Mommy! Mommy!” Lily called out, skipping into the kitchen with her pigtails (马尾辫) bouncing and a flush of excitement reddening her cheeks. “Guess what! Mr. Carter, my teacher, started a ‘Kindness Garden’ on the bullet in board. Every time someone does something kind or helpful, they get to add a flower with their name on it!” “That sounds wonderful,” Mommy said, wiping her hands on a towel. “Did you do something kind today?” Lily’s smile faded slightly. “No, but Emma did. She helped clean up the art supplies after class. I really wish I could do something kind tomorrow!” The next day at school, Jake earned a flower for sharing his crayons, and Sophia got one for comforting a classmate who was upset. But Lily didn’t receive a flower. The following morning didn’t start well either. Lily accidentally knocked over her juice at breakfast, and it spilled all over the table. “I’ll never get a flower like this,” she thought with a sigh. Later that afternoon, Mr. Carter handed back the science quizzes (测验) from the day before. “Class, only one person got every question right. Great job, Lily! Come and pick out a flower for the Kindness Garden.” Lily’s heart leapt. “Yay!” she cheered, beaming (眉开眼笑) as she taped her flower onto the board. After school, she raced home, holding her quiz tightly in her hand. “Mommy! Mommy! Look what I got!” she shouted excitedly, waving the paper proudly. Mommy also felt happy and praised her. That night, as Lily stared at her perfect score again, her eyes suddenly caught a tiny mistake. One of her answers was wrong, but Mr. Carter had marked it correct. Her heart flinched with guilt and confusion. “Oh no… Mommy, look! I didn’t actually get everything right!” Mommy sat beside her and said gently, “Well, sweetheart, it seems you have a choice to make.” “But I don’t want to lose my flower!” Lily whispered, her lower lip trembling. “You know what’s right, Lily,” Mommy said, hugging her. “And I believe you’ll choose wisely.” 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 The next morning, Lily dragged her feet to school, her heart heavy. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ At the end of the day, Mr. Carter announced it to the class. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$