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邢台市2024—2025学年高二(下)期末测试 英语 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将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. What’s wrong with the woman? A. She lost her money. B. She has no money in hand. C. She couldn’t find the bank. 2. Where does this conversation probably take place? A. In reception. B. On the phone. C. At the hospital. 3. What are the speakers talking about? A. A bookseller. B. A lawyer. C. A writer. 4. What is the man doing? A. Giving advice. B. Making an apology. C. Asking for directions. 5. Why did the woman’s plants die according to the man? A. No enough sun. B. No enough water. C. No enough plant food. 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 does David like to do when he is online? A. Communicate with his friends. B. Look for something interesting. C. Look up some useful information. 7. What does the woman do? A. A worker. B. A researcher. C. A teacher. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 C. A teacher.8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Schoolmates. B. Colleagues. C. Roommates. 9. What does Frank plan to do right after graduation? A. Start his own business. B. Work as a programmer. C. Travel around the world. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. Why is the woman calling? A. To place an order. B. To ask about a product. C. To discuss a project. 11. Which is the woman most concerned about now? A. The price. B. The environmental impact. C. The government’s support. 12. What does the man offer to do for the woman? A. Sell the electricity. B. Make a plan. C. Lower the price. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What did Mr Blanchard do for Mr Johnson’s company? A. He worked on the website. B. He introduced some clients. C. He got a loan for the company. 14. Why did Mr Blanchard make the phone call? A. He owed Mr Johnson some money. B. He hadn’t received his payment yet. C. His payment wasn’t the correct amount. 15. What will the woman do for Mr Blanchard? A. Give him a new check. B. Ask Mr Johnson to call him back. C Give him Mr Johnson’s cell phone number. 16. How does Mr Blanchard sound generally? A. Satisfied. B. Curious. C. Unhappy. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is Jen like according to the speaker? A. Strict but loving. B. New and talented. C. Friendly and funny. 18. Which award did Luisa win? A. Employee of the Year. B. The Best Hairdresser. C. The Best Customer Service. 19. How long has Dina worked in the salon? A. For three months. B. For two years. C. For seven years. 20. What can we learn about the awards? A. A total of $1，200 was given out. B. The awards have different prizes. C. The winners will get extra vacation days. 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A The highly expected 2025 Houston High School Basketball Championship is set to take place on July 12. This annual event brings together the top high school basketball teams from across the Houston area, showcasing the best in youth basketball. About the Organizer The Houston High School Basketball Championship is committed to fostering a spirit of competition, teamwork, and sportsmanship among young athletes. Through events like the championship, we aim to provide a platform for students to develop their skills, build character, and create lasting memories. Teams Participating High school teams from grades 9-12, including notable teams such as the Houston Heights High School Hornets, Spring Woods High School Tigers, Klein Collins High School Tigers, and Alief Elsik High School Spartans. Competition Format The championship will feature a series of exciting games, with each team guaranteed a minimum of three games. The tournament will be divided into preliminary (初步的) rounds, followed by a knockout stage leading up to the grand final. This format ensures that every team has a fair chance to demonstrate their skills and compete for the desired title. Registration and Benefits Teams interested in participating should contact Coach John Harris by jharris@yahoo.com for more information and to complete the registration process. Each player will receive a souvenir T-shirt and a participation certificate. The registration deadline is June 30th. 1. What does the championship focus on? A. The games’ results. B. The public attention. C. The local investment. D. The students’ growth. 2 What is the competition format like? A. Cruel. B. Violent. C. Reasonable. D. Long-lasting. 3. What should the teams do to register? A. Send an email. B. Call Coach John Harris. C. Sign up in person. D. Hire famous coaches. 【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了2025年休斯敦高中篮球锦标赛的相关内容。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据About the Organizer部分“The Houston High School Basketball Championship is committed to fostering a spirit of competition, teamwork, and sportsmanship among young athletes. Through events like the championship, we aim to provide a platform for students to develop their skills, build character, and create lasting memories.(休斯敦高中篮球锦标赛致力于培养年轻运动员的竞争精神、团队精神和体育精神。通过像锦标赛这样的活动，我们的目标是为学生提供一个发展技能、塑造个性以及创造持久记忆的平台)”可推断，这场锦标赛专注学生的发展和成长。故选D项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Competition Format部分中的“This format ensures that every team has a fair chance to demonstrate their skills and compete for the desired title.(这种形式确保每支队伍都有公平的机会展示他们的技能并争夺所需的头衔)”可知，竞争形式公平合理。C项表示“合理的”，符合文意。故选C项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Registration and Benefits部分中的“Teams interested in participating should contact Coach John Harris by jharris@yahoo.com for more information and to complete the registration process.(有兴趣参加的团队应通过jharris@yahoo.com联系约翰·哈里斯教练以获取更多信息并完成注册过程)”可知，团队应通过发送邮件的方式完成注册。故选A项。 B Walking around the Rahway Trail in the South Mountain Reservation of Millburn, New Jersey, you might spot more than trees and flowers. “Fairies (仙子)” live there. Small fantastic cottages are hidden in the trees, which is a surprisingly sweet sight in an otherwise normal-looking forest. The fairy homes were not built by mythical creatures, but by volunteers. The idea to add small houses to the landscape came from Therese Ojibway, who 10 years ago wanted her son with autism (自闭症) to have a safe space to explore in the wilderness. “Finding this Rahway Trail, she started leaving fairy things here and there. When they came, he had something they could look for and over time she kept filling it up more,” said Julie Gould, one of the trail keepers. The South Mountain Conservancy (管理机构) noticed the little cottages popping up around the forest. Learning Ojibway was hand-making the little fairy fixtures, they decided to allow her to continue building the Fairy Trail. “She thought this was a dynamic way of getting little children into nature, enhancing their imagination and creativity,” said Beth Kelly, another trail keeper. Ojibway and her son moved out of the area, but their fairy trail legacy lives on. Gould and Kelly were officially asked to become the makers and keepers of the trail. The women, along with volunteers, continue building little wooden homes for the trail. Visitors of the Fairy Trail can spend hours looking for the nearly 100 tiny homes in the woods, but unfortunately, they cannot see fairies. “This is a magical feeling when you come here. It touches your heart, giving you a sense of wonder, imagination, and bonding with nature.” Kelly said. “We get paid when interacting with the hearts of the children who come here and it made their day. This is a magical place for them.” 4. Which of the following best describes the initial state of the trail? A. A typical forest scene. B. A playground for kids. C. A well-known tourist spot. D. A magical adventure land. 5. What was the conservancy’s attitude to Ojibway’s construction of the trail? A. Opposed. B. Indifferent. C. Uncertain. D. Supportive. 6. What can we know about the trail after Ojibway moved out? A. It has been abandoned. B. It continues to develop. C. It is governed by Gould. D. It becomes a volunteer base. 7. How does the trail influence the visitors according to the text? A. It helps them learn building skills. B. It offers them a way to escape reality. C. It enriches their emotional experiences. D. It satisfies their curiosity about fairy tales. 【答案】4. A 5. D 6. B 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了志愿者在森林中建造仙子小径及其传承和影响的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。 根据第一段中“Small fantastic cottages are hidden in the trees, which is a surprisingly sweet sight in an otherwise normal-looking forest. (树林里隐藏着一些奇妙的小屋，这在其他看起来很普通的森林里是一个令人惊讶的甜蜜景象。)”可知，这条小路的最初状态是一个典型的森林场景。故选A。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。 根据第四段中“Learning Ojibway was hand-making the little fairy fixtures, they decided to allow her to continue building the Fairy Trail. (当他们得知Ojibway正在手工制作小精灵装置时，他们决定允许她继续建造精灵小径。)”可知，管理机构对Ojibway建造这条小路的态度是支持的。故选D。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。 根据第五段中“Ojibway and her son moved out of the area, but their fairy trail legacy lives on. Gould and Kelly were officially asked to become the makers and keepers of the trail. The women, along with volunteers, continue building little wooden homes for the trail. (Ojibway和她的儿子搬离了这个地区，但他们的精灵小径遗产依然存在。Gould和Kelly被正式邀请成为这条小径的制造者和守护者。这些妇女和志愿者一起，继续为这条小径建造小木屋。)”可知，Ojibway搬走后，这条小路继续发展。故选B。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。细节理解题。 根据最后一段中““This is a magical feeling when you come here. It touches your heart, giving you a sense of wonder, imagination, and bonding with nature.” Kelly said. “We get paid when interacting with the hearts of the children who come here and it made their day. This is a magical place for them.” (“当你来到这里时，这是一种神奇的感觉。它触动了你的心，给你一种惊奇、想象和与自然联系的感觉。”凯利说。“当我们与来这里的孩子的心灵互动时，我们得到了回报，这让他们的一天变得很美好。对他们来说，这是一个神奇的地方。”)”可推知，这条小径能丰富游客的情感体验，带来奇妙感、想象力并增进与自然的联系。故选C。 C A biologist from the University of Arkansas participates in an international research team that is creating a volunteer network consisting of citizen scientists to help monitor the population of dragonflies (蜻蜓) and damselflies (豆娘). Recent studies have indicated that insect species in general are declining throughout the world and could be headed toward collapse due to intensive agricultural practices, climate change and habitat loss. For many species, however, there isn’t enough baseline data to determine trends in insect population. Adam Siepielski, associate professor of biology, is part of the team working on a solution — establishing a volunteer network that will collect data on odonata, the scientific name for dragonflies and damselflies. Odonata are easy to spot, often vividly colored and an important indicator group of species reflecting environmental changes in freshwater biodiversity. “Volunteer nature enthusiasts can greatly help to monitor the population of dragonflies and damselflies,” the scientists wrote in a paper published in the journal BioScience. The researchers propose modeling the volunteer network on a similar collection of projects, organizations and individuals dedicated to butterflies. “The network has improved knowledge of not only butterfly geographical distributions but also their relative population sizes across years and the effects of large-scale environmental change,” the researchers wrote. “We are hopeful that with similar efforts dedicated to odonata, great progress can be made in our understanding of changes in their population and distributions too. They really are amazing animals and fascinating to observe,” said Siepielski. An odonata network would fill in gaps from areas of the world with little information, and incorporate existing data-collection efforts. Ideally, volunteers would collect data at a fixed location for 10 to 15 years, and have a standardized portal (门户) to report their findings. “An army of amateur naturalists may contribute far more data than a small number of professional observers,” the researchers wrote. “Citizen scientists promote the love for nature while contributing enormously to understanding large-scale biodiversity loss and environmental change, especially in developing regions.” 8. What role can citizen scientists play according to the text? A. Studying climate change. B. Improving agricultural practices. C. Changing freshwater biodiversity. D. Collecting insect population data. 9. Why is the butterfly-related research mentioned in the text? A. To compare insect species. B. To show a successful model. C. To introduce a new method. D. To explain the decline in species. 10. What does the last paragraph stress? A. The contribution of professional observers. B. The challenges of data collection. C. The impact of environmental change. D. The importance of citizen scientists. 11. What may be the best title for the text? A. The Population of Insect Species B. The Threat of Dragonfly Decline C. Monitoring Odonata with Volunteers D. Environmental Changes and Biodiversity 【答案】8. D 9. B 10. D 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了利用志愿者网络监测蜻蜓和豆娘种群的研究。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“A biologist from the University of Arkansas participates in an international research team that is creating a volunteer network consisting of citizen scientists to help monitor the population of dragonflies (蜻蜓) and damselflies (豆娘). (阿肯色大学的一名生物学家参加了一个国际研究小组，该小组正在创建一个由公民科学家组成的志愿者网络，以帮助监测蜻蜓和豆娘的种群。)”以及第三段“Adam Siepielski, associate professor of biology, is part of the team working on a solution — establishing a volunteer network that will collect data on odonata, the scientific name for dragonflies and damselflies. Odonata are easy to spot, often vividly colored and an important indicator group of species reflecting environmental changes in freshwater biodiversity. (Adam Siepielski，生物学副教授，是研究解决方案团队的一员——建立一个志愿者网络，收集蜻蜓和豆娘的学名odonata的数据。蜻蜓很容易被发现，通常颜色鲜艳，是反映淡水生物多样性环境变化的一组重要物种。)”可知，公民科学家可以收集昆虫种群数据。故选D。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“The researchers propose modeling the volunteer network on a similar collection of projects, organizations and individuals dedicated to butterflies. “The network has improved knowledge of not only butterfly geographical distributions but also their relative population sizes across years and the effects of large-scale environmental change,” the researchers wrote. (研究人员建议将志愿者网络建模为致力于蝴蝶的类似项目、组织和个人的集合。研究人员写道：“该网络不仅提高了对蝴蝶地理分布的认识，还提高了对它们多年来相对种群规模以及大规模环境变化影响的认识。”)”可知，文中提到与蝴蝶相关的研究是为了展示一个成功的模式，即通过志愿者网络来收集数据，以了解物种的地理分布、种群数量以及环境变化的影响。故选B。 【10题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段中““An army of amateur naturalists may contribute far more data than a small number of professional observers,” the researchers wrote. Citizen scientists promote the love for nature while contributing enormously to understanding large-scale biodiversity loss and environmental change, especially in developing regions. (研究人员写道：“一大批业余博物学家（或自然爱好者）所提供的数据可能远超少数专业观察者。”公民科学家在促进对自然热爱的同时，也为理解大规模生物多样性丧失以及环境变化做出了巨大贡献，尤其是在发展中国家地区。)”可知，最后一段强调了公民科学家的重要性，他们不仅可以为科学研究提供大量数据，还能促进对自然的热爱，并对理解大规模生物多样性丧失和环境变化做出巨大贡献。故选D。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了阿肯色大学的生物学家参与国际研究团队，创建了一个由公民科学家组成的志愿者网络，以帮助监测蜻蜓和豆娘的种群数量。文章详细阐述了这一项目的背景、目的、实施方式以及预期效果，因此，最佳标题应为“Monitoring Odonata with Volunteers (用志愿者监测蜻蜓和豆娘)”。故选C。 D When Hurricane Helene struck stern North Carolina in September, it caused destructive power outages, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity. However, the small town of Hot Springs managed to restore power to critical facilities within just five days. This remarkable action was possible due to a microgrid (微电网) installed (安装) by a local company two years earlier. Microgrids are small-scale, self-contained power systems that can operate independently of the main grid. They have gained attention as a solution to enhancing energy resilience, especially after major hurricanes like Sandy and Maria caused long-lasting power outages. According to Jenny Brennan, a climate analyst, reliable energy is essential not only for keeping the lights on but also for powering medical equipment and ensuring public safety. The U.S. power grid, which relies on centralized power plants and long transmission lines, faces significant vulnerabilities. Aging infrastructure, combined with increasing extreme weather events, has led to a rise in weather-related outages. From 2014 to 2023, the number of weather-related outages doubled compared to the previous decade. Major upgrades to the grid are necessary but can be expensive and slow to implement. In contrast, microgrids offer a quicker, localized solution that can protect critical services during emergencies. Other communities have also benefited from microgrids. Babcock Ranch in Florida, designed with climate resilience in mind, withstood back-to-back hurricanes thanks to its onsite solar farm and underground distribution system. Blue Lake Rancheria in California used a solar and battery storage microgrid to avoid outages during wildfires and planned power shutoffs. However, microgrids are not without challenges. They can be costly, and in some areas, solar energy alone may not be enough. This means that diesel (柴油) generators may need to be used as well. Studies show that microgrids are often worth the investment, especially as renewable technology gets cheaper. While microgrids are not a universal solution for every community, they are a valuable tool in enhancing energy resilience. As climate threats increase, localized power systems like microgrids can play a significant role in ensuring critical services remain operational during crises. 12. Why did Hot Springs restore power quickly after Hurricane Helene? A. It suffered a little damage. B. It had a microgrid installed. C. It had some critical facilities. D. It was rescued by a company. 13. What does the underlined word “vulnerabilities” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Weaknesses. B. Features. C. Innovations. D. Regulations. 14. What is the author’s purpose in writing paragraph 4? A. To compare hurricane impacts. B. To prove microgrids’ effectiveness. C. To introduce a solar farm project. D. To criticize traditional power systems. 15. What can be inferred about microgrids from the text? A. They rely on diesel generators. B. Their installation is extremely easy. C. Their value increases with technology. D. They are relatively inexpensive solutions. 【答案】12. B 13. A 14. B 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章以飓风“海伦妮”袭击北卡罗来纳州后温泉小镇快速恢复供电为例，引出微电网这一概念，介绍了微电网的特点、美国电网存在的问题、其他社区使用微电网的案例、微电网面临的挑战，最后强调微电网在增强能源韧性方面的重要作用。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“However, the small town of Hot Springs managed to restore power to critical facilities within just five days. This remarkable action was possible due to a microgrid (微电网) installed (安装) by a local company two years earlier.(然而，温泉小镇在短短五天内就设法恢复了关键设施的电力供应。这一引人注目的行动之所以成为可能，是因为两年前当地一家公司安装了微电网。)”可知，温泉小镇在飓风“海伦妮”袭击后能迅速恢复关键设施的供电，是因为当地一家公司两年前安装了微电网。故选B。 【13题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段划线词后面的“Aging infrastructure, combined with increasing extreme weather events, has led to a rise in weather - related outages.(老化的基础设施，加上极端天气事件的增多，导致与天气相关的停电次数增加)”可知，美国电网依赖集中式发电厂和长距离输电线路，存在严重的问题，所以“vulnerabilities”意思是“弱点，脆弱性”。A选项Weaknesses符合语境；故选A。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。第四段中提到“Other communities have also benefited from microgrids. Babcock Ranch in Florida, designed with climate resilience in mind, withstood back- to - back hurricanes thanks to its onsite solar farm and underground distribution system. Blue Lake Rancheria in California used a solar and battery storage microgrid to avoid outages during wildfires and planned power shutoffs.(其他社区也从微电网中受益。佛罗里达州的巴布科克牧场在设计时考虑到了气候韧性，得益于其现场太阳能发电场和地下配电系统，它经受住了连续飓风的考验。加利福尼亚州的蓝湖牧场使用太阳能和电池储能微电网，在野火和计划停电期间避免了停电)”，通过列举其他社区使用微电网受益的例子，是为了证明微电网的有效性。故选B。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段中的“Studies show that microgrids are often worth the investment, especially as renewable technology gets cheaper.(研究表明，微电网通常值得投资，尤其是随着可再生技术变得更便宜)”可知，随着技术的进步，微电网的价值会增加。故选C。 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Humor is a powerful tool that can brighten your day, improve relationships and reduce stress. ____16____, humor is a skill that can be developed with practice. Here are some key strategies to help you become more humorous. Observe and learn from funny people Study those who are good at humor. Watch comedians, funny movies or TV shows, and pay attention to their timing, word choice and interaction with the audience. ____17____. Analyzing these techniques can help you apply them to your own style. Reading about humor and comedy theory can also deepen your understanding. Practice active listening and be observant ____18____. You should practice active listening by paying attention to what people are saying and the emotions behind their words. This helps you recognize opportunities for humor. Be observant of everyday life noticing the absurd or amusing aspects. Develop a playful mindset by finding humor in ordinary situations, such as daily commutes or office quirks. ____19____ Humor is personal and what makes one person laugh might not resonate (引起共鸣) with another. Experiment with different types of humor, like wordplay or self-deprecating jokes, to find what feels natural, Understanding your own sense of humor can help you develop your own style. Be confident and sincere in your humor; authenticity resonates more than insincerity. Pay attention to timing and learn to take risks Timing is crucial in humor. Practice delivering jokes or funny observations confidently at the right moment. Pay attention to the conversation’s rhythm and look for natural pauses. Rehearsing can help refine your timing. Taking risks and making missteps are part of developing humor. ____20____. A. Although humour is a good quality B. Find your unique style and be genuine C. While some people seem naturally funny D. Try your best to make up universally popular jokes E. Notice how they use breaks to create movements to enhance jokes F. Humor often arises from understanding and responding to the context G. Not every joke will land, but learning from mistakes helps you improve 【答案】16. C 17. E 18. F 19. B 20. G 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍培养幽默感的策略，包括观察幽默人士、练习倾听观察、找到独特风格、注重节奏与冒险，说明幽默可通过练习提升。 【16题详解】 由上文“Humor is a powerful tool that can brighten your day, improve relationships and reduce stress.(幽默是一种强大的工具，它能点亮你的一天、改善人际关系并减轻压力。)”及下文“humor is a skill that can be developed with practice.(幽默是一种可以通过练习培养的技能。)”可知，此处需要体现“天生幽默”与“后天培养”的转折关系。C项“While some people seem naturally funny.(虽然有些人似乎天生就风趣。) ”中While引导让步状语，“naturally funny”与“can be developed with practice”形成对比，说明幽默并非仅依赖天赋，也可通过后天练习获得，衔接“幽默的价值→可培养性”的逻辑，使前后文过渡自然。故选C项。 【17题详解】 由上文“Watch comedians, funny movies or TV shows, and pay attention to their timing, word choice and interaction with the audience.(观看喜剧演员、搞笑电影或电视节目，关注他们的节奏、用词以及与观众的互动。)”可知，空处阐述如何从幽默表演者身上学习具体技巧。E项“Notice how they use breaks to create movements to enhance jokes.(注意他们如何利用停顿来制造节奏以增强笑话效果。) ”中they指代前文的“comedians”，“use breaks to create movements”是对“timing(节奏)” 的具体阐释，与“word choice”、“interaction”共同构成幽默技巧的观察维度，形成“总述观察要点→具体技巧补充”的逻辑。故选E项。 【18题详解】 由上文“Practice active listening and be observant.(练习积极倾听并保持观察力。)”及下文“This helps you recognize opportunities for humor.(这有助于你发现幽默的机会。)”可知，此处需要解释积极倾听和观察与幽默产生的关联。F项“Humor often arises from understanding and responding to the context.(幽默往往源于对语境的理解和回应。)”中“understanding and responding to the context”是“active listening”和“observant”的核心目的，解释了为何这两种能力能创造幽默 —— 因为幽默依赖对当下语境的把握，使“方法介绍→原理说明”的逻辑更完整。故选F项。 【19题详解】 由下文“Humor is personal and what makes one person laugh might not resonate (引起共鸣) with another. Experiment with different types of humor, like wordplay or self-deprecating jokes, to find what feels natural, Understanding your own sense of humor can help you develop your own style. Be confident and sincere in your humor; authenticity resonates more than insincerity.(幽默是个性化的，让一个人发笑的东西可能不会引起另一个人的共鸣。尝试不同类型的幽默，比如文字游戏或自嘲笑话，找到自然的感觉。了解自己的幽默感可以帮助你发展自己的风格。幽默中要自信、真诚；真实性比不真诚更能引起共鸣。)”可知，此处需要总述幽默的个性化与真实性。B项“Find your unique style and be genuine.(找到你独特的风格并保持真诚。)” 中“unique style”概括“personal”和“your own style”，“be genuine”呼应“sincere”和“authenticity”，作为段落主题句统领后文内容，形成“总述观点→具体阐释”的结构。故选B项。 【20题详解】 由上文“Taking risks and making missteps are part of developing humor.(冒险和犯错是培养幽默的一部分。)”可知，此处需要说明如何对待幽默中的失误。G项“Not every joke will land, but learning from mistakes helps you improve.(并非每个笑话都能成功，但从错误中学习有助于你进步。)”中“Not every joke will land”是“making missteps”的具体表现，“learning from mistakes”解释了如何从失误中获益，与“taking risks”形成“允许犯错→从错中成长”的逻辑，补充了培养幽默的心态建议。故选G项。 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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I grew up on a farm, surrounded by fields. It was a simple life, filled with hard work and the rhythm of the seasons. My parents taught me the value the value of determination and the importance of setting ____21____. From a young age, I dreamed of going to university and pursuing a career that would take me beyond the ____22____. After graduating from high school, I faced a(n) ____23____ reality. My family couldn’t ____24____ to send me to university, and I couldn’t ____25____ the thought of giving up on my dreams. So, I made a decision that I would ____26____ and study at the same time. It wasn’t going to be easy, but I was ____27____ to make it work. I found a job at a local factory. My days were filled with the noise of ____28____ and the sweat of labor. But every evening, I would return home, tired but pleased, and open my ____29____. I studied late into the night, ____30____ by the hope of a better future. Years passed, and my efforts began to ____31____. I completed my ____32____, with a sense of accomplishment that was sweeter than any grade. I proved to myself that I could do it and that I could ____33____ overcome the obstacles that stood in my way. Looking back, I realize that my ____34____ from the farm to university was not just about achieving a degree. It was about learning that with ____35____ and hard work, even the most distant dreams can be within reach. 21. A. limits B. theories C. goals D. trends 22. A. fields B. forests C. oceans D. deserts 23. A. confusing B. exciting C. discouraging D. amusing 24. A. agree B. afford C. remember D. decide 25. A. bear B. change C. doubt D. reject 26. A. travel B. work C. rest D. play 27. A. annoyed B. surprised C. determined D. embarrassed 28. A. arguments B. chats C. harmonies D. machines 29. A. books B. letters C. screens D. windows 30. A. trusted B. fueled C. districted D. restricted 31. A. settle in B. fade away C. break down D. pay off 32. A. experiment B. mission C. degree D. ceremony 33. A. randomly B. ultimately C. straightly D. temporarily 34. A. routine B. conflict C. favorite D. journey 35. A. resolutions B. emotions C. imaginations D. reactions 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. D 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述作者在农场长大，梦想上大学，因家境边工边读，多年后获学位，感悟：决心加努力，再远的梦想也能实现。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：父母教我决心的价值和设定目标的重要性。A. limits限制；B. theories理论；C. goals目标；D. trends趋势。根据下文“From a young age, I dreamed of going to university”可知，作者从小就有上大学的梦想，而“设定目标”与这一梦想呼应，是父母教导的重要内容。故选C项。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：从小，我就梦想着上大学，追求一份能让我走出田野的职业。A. fields田野；B. forests森林；C. oceans海洋；D. deserts沙漠。由开篇“I grew up on a farm, surrounded by fields”可知，作者在被田野环绕的农场的长大，这里“走出田野”体现了他对农场之外世界的向往。故选A项。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：高中毕业后，我面临着令人沮丧的现实。A. confusing令人困惑的；B. exciting令人兴奋的；C. discouraging令人沮丧的；D. amusing有趣的，逗人笑的。根据下文“My family couldn’t ____ to send me to university”可知，家庭无力支持作者上大学，这与他的梦想相悖，是令人沮丧的现实。故选C项。 24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的家庭负担不起送我上大学的费用，而我无法忍受放弃梦想的想法。A. agree同意；B. afford负担得起；C. remember记得；D. decide决定。结合上文“I faced a(n) ____ reality. ”和下文“I found a job at a local factory. ... I studied late into the night”作者选择边工作边学习可知，这里指作者的家庭负担不起上大学的费用，“负担不起”是这令人沮丧的现实的具体体现。故选B项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的家庭负担不起送我上大学的费用，而我无法忍受放弃梦想的想法。A. bear忍受；B. change改变；C. doubt怀疑；D. reject拒绝。根据下文“So, I made a decision that I would ____ and study at the same time”可知，作者不愿放弃梦想，“无法忍受放弃梦想的想法”体现了他对梦想的执着。故选A项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：所以，我决定边工作边学习。A. travel旅行；B. work工作；C. rest休息；D. play玩耍。根据下文“I found a job at a local factory”可知，作者找到一份工厂的工作，因此这里指作者决定工作与学习兼顾。故选B项。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这不容易，但我决心做到。A. annoyed恼怒的；B. surprised惊讶的；C. determined决心，决定，坚定的；D. embarrassed尴尬的。根据前文提到父母教作者“the value of determination”以及“ It wasn’t going to be easy, but I was”可知，兼顾工作与学习很不容易，但是作者决心要做到，这也体现作者的毅力。be determined to，表“决定做某事”，符合语境。故选C项。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的日子充满了机器的噪音和劳动的汗水。A. arguments争论；B. chats聊天；C. harmonies和谐，和声；D. machines机器。根据上文“I found a job at a local factory”可知，作者在工厂工作，“机器的噪音”是工厂的典型环境特征。故选D项。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但每天晚上，我回到家，虽然疲惫但很高兴，然后打开我的书。A. books书；B. letters信；C. screens屏幕；D. windows窗户。根据下文“I studied late into the night”可知，作者晚上需要学习，“打开书”是学习的具体动作。故选A项。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我学习到深夜，被更好未来的希望所激励。A. trusted信任；B. fueled激励，加强，刺激；C. districted分区；D. restricted限制。根据上文“I studied late into the night”以及语境可知，这里指作者坚持熬夜学习的动力是因为被美好未来的希望所激励。故选B项。 【31题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：几年过去，我的努力开始有回报。A. settle in适应；B. fade away消失；C. break down出故障；D. pay off有回报，成功，带来好结果。根据下文“I completed my ____ , with a sense of accomplishment”可知，作者取得了成就，说明努力有回报。故选D项。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我完成了我的学位，那种成就感比任何成绩都甜蜜。A. experiment实验；B. mission任务；C. degree学位；D. ceremony仪式。根据上文“I dreamed of going to university”可知，作者的梦想是上大学，而这里指作者完成了学位，从而实现了这梦想。故选C项。 【33题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我向自己证明，我能做到，而且最终能克服阻碍我的障碍。A. randomly随机地；B. ultimately最终；C. straightly直接地；D. temporarily暂时地。根据下文“overcome the obstacles that stood in my way”以及语境可知，这里指作者经过多年的努力才完成学业，“最终能克服阻碍我的障碍”体现了这一过程的漫长和结果的达成。故选B项。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：回首往事，我意识到我从农场到大学的旅程不仅仅是为了获得学位。A. routine常规；B. conflict冲突；C. favorite最爱；D. journey旅程。根据下文“from the farm to university”可知，这描述了作者从成长环境到实现学业目标的整个过程，如同一段旅程。故选D项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：它让我明白，有决心和努力，即使是最遥远的梦想也能实现。A. resolutions决心，决定；B. emotions情绪；C. imaginations想象；D. reactions反应。根据上文“My parents taught me the value the value of determination”以及语境可知，前文多次强调“determination(决心)”的重要性，resolutions与之一致，是实现梦想的关键品质。故选A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。 Taihu Lake, China’s third-largest freshwater lake, has reached its best water quality in 30 years, ____36____ reflects China’s efforts in environmental protection alongside economic growth. Despite a population increase of nearly 7 million and a 3.6-fold economic expansion since 2007, the ____37____ (lake) water quality has improved from Grade V to Ⅲ. Restoring large lakes that suffer from eutrophication (富营养化) is ____38____ global challenge, but the experience of Taihu Lake has proved that it is possible. In the past two decades, around 55 million cubic meters of silt (淤泥) ____39____ (remove). In 2024, the intelligent dredging (清淤) ship Taihu Star began operation, ____40____ (process) up to 5,000 cubic meters daily. Jiangsu has carried out a range of pollution control measures. It has shut down or restructured nearly 60,000 polluting factories. 190 wetland conservation areas have been established. In September 2024, an intelligent online platform was launched ____41____ (monitor) water quality. Last summer, the blue-green algae growth area and the density dropped ____42____ (significant). The environmental measures have driven industrial transformation. In 2024, high-tech industries accounted ____43____ over half of the total output of industrial firms above the designated size in three cities of Jiangsu: Suzhou, Wuxi and Changzhou. “The Taihu Lake experience shows that with proper policies and strong ____44____ (commit), lakes can be restored and economic development can go hand in hand with ____45____ (ecology) protection,” said an official of Jiangsu’s Department of Ecology and Environment. 【答案】36. which 37. lake’s 38. a 39. has been removed 40. processing 41. to monitor 42. significantly 43. for 44. commitment 45. ecological 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了太湖水质30年来首次达到最佳状态，反映了中国在经济发展同时兼顾环境保护的努力。 【36题详解】 考查非限制性定语从句。句意：太湖作为中国第三大淡水湖，其水质达到30年来最佳水平，这反映了中国在经济增长同时保护环境的努力。空格处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰整个主句，引导词在从句中作主语，用which引导从句，故填which。 【37题详解】 考查名词所有格。句意：尽管自2007年以来人口增加了近700万，经济扩张了3.6倍，但太湖的水质从V级提高到了Ⅲ级。此处表示“太湖的水质”，应用名词所有格lake’s修饰water quality。故填lake’s。 【38题详解】 考查冠词。句意：恢复遭受富营养化的大型湖泊是一项全球性挑战，但太湖的经验证明这是可能的。此处泛指“一项全球性挑战”，global以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a。故填a。 【39题详解】 考查动词时态和语态。句意：在过去的二十年里，大约有5500万立方米的淤泥被清除。主语silt和谓语动词remove之间是被动关系，根据时间状语In the past two decades可知，此处应用现在完成时的被动语态，主语表示单数意义，助动词用has。故填has been removed。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：2024年，智能清淤船“太湖之星”开始运行，每天可处理多达5000立方米的淤泥。本句已有谓语动词began，所以process为非谓语形式，和逻辑主语the intelligent dredging (清淤) ship Taihu Star之间是主动关系，用现在分词形式作状语。故填processing。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：2024年9月，一个监测水质的智能在线平台上线。本句已有谓语动词was launched，所以monitor用非谓语形式，此处表示目的，应用动词不定式形式作目的状语。故填to monitor。 【42题详解】 考查副词。句意：去年夏天，蓝藻生长面积和密度显著下降。此处修饰动词dropped，应用副词significantly作状语。故填significantly。 【43题详解】 考查介词。句意：2024年，在江苏的苏州、无锡和常州三个城市，高科技产业占规模以上工业企业总产值的比重超过一半。短语account for，含义为“（在数量、比例上）占”，是固定短语。故填for。 【44题详解】 考查名词。句意：江苏省生态环境厅的一位官员表示：“太湖的经验表明，只要有适当的政策和强有力的承诺，湖泊可以得到恢复，经济发展可以与生态保护齐头并进。”此处和proper policies并列，应用名词commitment“承诺”作介词with的宾语，commitment是抽象名词，不可数。故填commitment。 【45题详解】 考查形容词。句意：江苏省生态环境厅的一位官员表示：“太湖的经验表明，只要有适当的政策和强有力的承诺，湖泊可以得到恢复，经济发展可以与生态保护齐头并进。”此处修饰名词protection，应用形容词ecological“生态的”作定语。故填ecological。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 你们学校正举办主题为“We will surely have a bright future”的征文活动。请你用英语写一篇短文进行投稿，内容包括： 1.你的感想; 2.你的计划; 3.发出倡议。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 We will surely have a bright future ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 We will surely have a bright future Looking at the world’s progress, I firmly believe our future will shine. Every breakthrough, from tech advances to social progress, shows that hard work breeds hope—this fills me with excitement. My plan starts today: I’ll dive deeper into subjects, join volunteer work to learn empathy, and practice public speaking to share ideas. Growth needs both knowledge and courage. Let’s unite! Seize each day to learn, care for others, and stay hopeful. The future isn’t just a dream—it’s what we build together, step by step. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生就学校正举办主题为“We will surely have a bright future”的征文活动写一篇短文进行投稿。其内容包括：你的感想、你的计划和发出倡议。 【详解】1.词汇积累 相信：believe→hold the belief that 激动：excitement → thrill 开始：start→begin 同情：empathy→compassion 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Growth needs both knowledge and courage. 拓展句：What we need for growth is both the knowledge we acquire and the courage we possess. 【点睛】【高分句型1】 Looking at the world’s progress, I firmly believe our future will shine. （运用了现在分词作状语和省略that的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】The future isn’t just a dream—it’s what we build together, step by step.（运用了表语从句） 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Thirty years ago, Jaxon sat on the edge of his bed, staring at the few coins in his hand, thirty-seven cents. That was all he had. His best friend, Leo, who liked writing very much, would be moving away. The thought made Jaxon’s heart ache. They had been inseparable since childhood, sharing secrets, laughter, and dreams. Now, Leo’s family had to move due to his father’s job, and there was nothing Jaxon could do to change that. He wanted to give Leo a gift. Jaxon’s family didn’t have much money. Every penny counted, and even with months of saving, he still had barely enough to buy a pack of sweets. Leo’s family was well-off, and Jaxon knew that anything he could afford would seem insignificant compared to the expensive gifts Leo was used to receiving. Jaxon’s eyes wandered to the window where a sparrow was resting. He sighed and looked around his small room. There wasn’t much there. After thinking for minutes, he came up with an idea; He could collect and sell empty water bottles. It wasn’t much, but every penny he could find would help. In that way, he would be able to give Leo something special. Over the next few weeks, Jaxon picked up discarded water bottles from the parks and the streets, saving them in a large bag under his bed. He had hoped to sell them for a few dollars. Jaxon’s hands and shoes were often dirty because of his daily searches, but he didn’t mind. He was determined to give Leo a proper goodbye gift. The day before Leo was to leave, Jaxon put on his coat and headed to the local recycling center. When he arrived, he handed over his bag of bottles to the worker. “Good job, kid,” the worker said, counting the bottles. He smiled at Jaxon and said, “You’ve got a total of 60 bottles here. That’s six dollars.” “Thank you,” Jaxon replied, feeling a small sense of accomplishment. He left the recycling center with six dollars and thirty-seven cents in his pocket. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 With the money in hand, Jaxon hurried to the gift shop. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next day, Jaxon went to say goodbye to Leo. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 With the money in hand, Jaxon hurried to the gift shop. He scanned the shelves, hoping to find something that would show Leo how much he cared. As he walked around, he noticed a small, beautifully carved wooden bird. It reminded him of the sparrow he had seen in his window that day. “This is perfect,” he thought. The shopkeeper, seeing his interest, said, “That bird is special; it’s said to bring good luck to those who receive it as a gift.” Jaxon knew this was the one Leo would cherish. The next day, Jaxon went to say goodbye to Leo. When Leo saw the gift, his eyes lit up. “This is amazing, Jaxon!” he exclaimed. Jaxon smiled, feeling happy that his hard work had paid off. As they hugged, Leo whispered, “No matter where I go, our friendship, which is more precious than any gift, will always stay with me.” Jaxon nodded, knowing that the memories they shared would last a lifetime, even though Leo was moving away. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Jaxon家境贫寒，仅有三十七美分，得知好友Leo即将搬家，他决心送礼。他收集空瓶换钱，最终带着六美元三十七美分，准备给Leo买份特别的礼物。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段句首内容“Jaxon手里拿着钱，急忙赶到礼品店。”可知，第一段可以描写Jaxon进入礼品店后的行动，他如何寻找合适的礼物，最终找到并决定购买一个象征好运的木鸟，体现他对Leo的深厚情谊。 ②由第二段句首内容“第二天，Jaxon去和Leo道别。”可知，第二段可以描写Jaxon将礼物送给Leo的场景，Leo的反应，以及他们之间的对话，强调友谊的珍贵和超越物质的价值，最后以他们对未来友谊的期许作为结尾，升华文章主旨：真挚的友情不会因距离而褪色。 2.续写线索：Jaxon带着钱匆忙去礼品店——在店里寻找并选定木鸟礼物——第二天去向Leo告别——送出礼物，Leo惊喜反应——强调友谊的珍贵与永恒——真挚友情不受距离影响 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①发现：notice/catch sight of/spot ②认为：think/believe/hold the opinion ③拥抱：hug/embrace/clasp 情绪类 ①令人惊喜的：amazing/surprising ②高兴的：happy/pleased/delighted 【点睛】【高分句型1】As he walked around, he noticed a small, beautifully carved wooden bird. (运用了As引导的时间状语从句) 【高分句型2】That bird is special; it’s said to bring good luck to those who receive it as a gift. (运用了who引导的定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 邢台市2024—2025学年高二(下)期末测试 英语 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将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. What’s wrong with the woman? A. She lost her money. B. She has no money in hand. C. She couldn’t find the bank. 2. Where does this conversation probably take place? A. In reception. B. On the phone. C. At the hospital. 3. What are the speakers talking about? A. A bookseller. B. A lawyer. C. A writer. 4. What is the man doing? A. Giving advice. B. Making an apology. C. Asking for directions. 5 Why did the woman’s plants die according to the man? A. No enough sun. B. No enough water. C. No enough plant food. 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 does David like to do when he is online? A. Communicate with his friends. B. Look for something interesting. C. Look up some useful information. 7. What does the woman do? A. A worker. B. A researcher. C. A teacher. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 C. A teacher.8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Schoolmates. B. Colleagues. C. Roommates. 9. What does Frank plan to do right after graduation? A. Start his own business. B. Work as a programmer. C. Travel around the world. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. Why is the woman calling? A. To place an order. B. To ask about a product. C. To discuss a project. 11. Which is the woman most concerned about now? A. The price. B. The environmental impact. C. The government’s support. 12. What does the man offer to do for the woman? A. Sell the electricity. B. Make a plan. C. Lower the price. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What did Mr Blanchard do for Mr Johnson’s company? A. He worked on the website. B. He introduced some clients. C. He got a loan for the company. 14. Why did Mr Blanchard make the phone call? A. He owed Mr Johnson some money. B. He hadn’t received his payment yet. C. His payment wasn’t the correct amount. 15. What will the woman do for Mr Blanchard? A. Give him a new check. B. Ask Mr Johnson to call him back. C. Give him Mr Johnson’s cell phone number. 16. How does Mr Blanchard sound generally? A. Satisfied. B. Curious. C. Unhappy. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is Jen like according to the speaker? A. Strict but loving. B. New and talented. C. Friendly and funny. 18. Which award did Luisa win? A. Employee of the Year. B. The Best Hairdresser. C. The Best Customer Service. 19. How long has Dina worked in the salon? A. For three months. B. For two years. C. For seven years. 20. What can we learn about the awards? A. A total of $1，200 was given out. B. The awards have different prizes. C. The winners will get extra vacation days. 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A The highly expected 2025 Houston High School Basketball Championship is set to take place on July 12. This annual event brings together the top high school basketball teams from across the Houston area, showcasing the best in youth basketball. About the Organizer The Houston High School Basketball Championship is committed to fostering a spirit of competition, teamwork, and sportsmanship among young athletes. Through events like the championship, we aim to provide a platform for students to develop their skills, build character, and create lasting memories. Teams Participating High school teams from grades 9-12, including notable teams such as the Houston Heights High School Hornets, Spring Woods High School Tigers, Klein Collins High School Tigers, and Alief Elsik High School Spartans. Competition Format The championship will feature a series of exciting games, with each team guaranteed a minimum of three games. The tournament will be divided into preliminary (初步的) rounds, followed by a knockout stage leading up to the grand final. This format ensures that every team has a fair chance to demonstrate their skills and compete for the desired title. Registration and Benefits Teams interested in participating should contact Coach John Harris by jharris@yahoo.com for more information and to complete the registration process. Each player will receive a souvenir T-shirt and a participation certificate. The registration deadline is June 30th. 1. What does the championship focus on? A. The games’ results. B. The public attention. C. The local investment. D. The students’ growth. 2. What is the competition format like? A. Cruel. B. Violent. C. Reasonable. D. Long-lasting. 3. What should the teams do to register? A. Send an email. B. Call Coach John Harris. C. Sign up in person. D. Hire famous coaches. B Walking around the Rahway Trail in the South Mountain Reservation of Millburn, New Jersey, you might spot more than trees and flowers. “Fairies (仙子)” live there. Small fantastic cottages are hidden in the trees, which is a surprisingly sweet sight in an otherwise normal-looking forest. The fairy homes were not built by mythical creatures, but by volunteers. The idea to add small houses to the landscape came from Therese Ojibway, who 10 years ago wanted her son with autism (自闭症) to have a safe space to explore in the wilderness. “Finding this Rahway Trail, she started leaving fairy things here and there. When they came, he had something they could look for and over time she kept filling it up more,” said Julie Gould, one of the trail keepers. The South Mountain Conservancy (管理机构) noticed the little cottages popping up around the forest. Learning Ojibway was hand-making the little fairy fixtures, they decided to allow her to continue building the Fairy Trail. “She thought this was a dynamic way of getting little children into nature, enhancing their imagination and creativity,” said Beth Kelly, another trail keeper. Ojibway and her son moved out of the area, but their fairy trail legacy lives on. Gould and Kelly were officially asked to become the makers and keepers of the trail. The women, along with volunteers, continue building little wooden homes for the trail. Visitors of the Fairy Trail can spend hours looking for the nearly 100 tiny homes in the woods, but unfortunately, they cannot see fairies. “This is a magical feeling when you come here. It touches your heart, giving you a sense of wonder, imagination, and bonding with nature.” Kelly said. “We get paid when interacting with the hearts of the children who come here and it made their day. This is a magical place for them.” 4. Which of the following best describes the initial state of the trail? A. A typical forest scene. B. A playground for kids. C. A well-known tourist spot. D A magical adventure land. 5. What was the conservancy’s attitude to Ojibway’s construction of the trail? A. Opposed. B. Indifferent. C. Uncertain. D. Supportive. 6. What can we know about the trail after Ojibway moved out? A. It has been abandoned. B. It continues to develop. C. It is governed by Gould. D. It becomes a volunteer base. 7. How does the trail influence the visitors according to the text? A. It helps them learn building skills. B. It offers them a way to escape reality. C. It enriches their emotional experiences. D. It satisfies their curiosity about fairy tales. C A biologist from the University of Arkansas participates in an international research team that is creating a volunteer network consisting of citizen scientists to help monitor the population of dragonflies (蜻蜓) and damselflies (豆娘). Recent studies have indicated that insect species in general are declining throughout the world and could be headed toward collapse due to intensive agricultural practices, climate change and habitat loss. For many species, however, there isn’t enough baseline data to determine trends in insect population. Adam Siepielski, associate professor of biology, is part of the team working on a solution — establishing a volunteer network that will collect data on odonata, the scientific name for dragonflies and damselflies. Odonata are easy to spot, often vividly colored and an important indicator group of species reflecting environmental changes in freshwater biodiversity. “Volunteer nature enthusiasts can greatly help to monitor the population of dragonflies and damselflies,” the scientists wrote in a paper published in the journal BioScience. The researchers propose modeling the volunteer network on a similar collection of projects, organizations and individuals dedicated to butterflies. “The network has improved knowledge of not only butterfly geographical distributions but also their relative population sizes across years and the effects of large-scale environmental change,” the researchers wrote. “We are hopeful that with similar efforts dedicated to odonata, great progress can be made in our understanding of changes in their population and distributions too. They really are amazing animals and fascinating to observe,” said Siepielski. An odonata network would fill in gaps from areas of the world with little information, and incorporate existing data-collection efforts. Ideally, volunteers would collect data at a fixed location for 10 to 15 years, and have a standardized portal (门户) to report their findings. “An army of amateur naturalists may contribute far more data than a small number of professional observers,” the researchers wrote. “Citizen scientists promote the love for nature while contributing enormously to understanding large-scale biodiversity loss and environmental change, especially in developing regions.” 8. What role can citizen scientists play according to the text? A Studying climate change. B. Improving agricultural practices. C. Changing freshwater biodiversity. D. Collecting insect population data. 9. Why is the butterfly-related research mentioned in the text? A. To compare insect species. B To show a successful model. C. To introduce a new method. D. To explain the decline in species. 10. What does the last paragraph stress? A. The contribution of professional observers. B. The challenges of data collection. C. The impact of environmental change. D. The importance of citizen scientists. 11. What may be the best title for the text? A. The Population of Insect Species B. The Threat of Dragonfly Decline C. Monitoring Odonata with Volunteers D. Environmental Changes and Biodiversity D When Hurricane Helene struck stern North Carolina in September, it caused destructive power outages, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity. However, the small town of Hot Springs managed to restore power to critical facilities within just five days. This remarkable action was possible due to a microgrid (微电网) installed (安装) by a local company two years earlier. Microgrids are small-scale, self-contained power systems that can operate independently of the main grid. They have gained attention as a solution to enhancing energy resilience, especially after major hurricanes like Sandy and Maria caused long-lasting power outages. According to Jenny Brennan, a climate analyst, reliable energy is essential not only for keeping the lights on but also for powering medical equipment and ensuring public safety. The U.S. power grid, which relies on centralized power plants and long transmission lines, faces significant vulnerabilities. Aging infrastructure, combined with increasing extreme weather events, has led to a rise in weather-related outages. From 2014 to 2023, the number of weather-related outages doubled compared to the previous decade. Major upgrades to the grid are necessary but can be expensive and slow to implement. In contrast, microgrids offer a quicker, localized solution that can protect critical services during emergencies. Other communities have also benefited from microgrids. Babcock Ranch in Florida designed with climate resilience in mind, withstood back-to-back hurricanes thanks to its onsite solar farm and underground distribution system. Blue Lake Rancheria in California used a solar and battery storage microgrid to avoid outages during wildfires and planned power shutoffs. However, microgrids are not without challenges. They can be costly, and in some areas, solar energy alone may not be enough. This means that diesel (柴油) generators may need to be used as well. Studies show that microgrids are often worth the investment, especially as renewable technology gets cheaper. While microgrids are not a universal solution for every community, they are a valuable tool in enhancing energy resilience. As climate threats increase, localized power systems like microgrids can play a significant role in ensuring critical services remain operational during crises. 12. Why did Hot Springs restore power quickly after Hurricane Helene? A. It suffered a little damage. B. It had a microgrid installed. C. It had some critical facilities. D. It was rescued by a company. 13. What does the underlined word “vulnerabilities” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Weaknesses. B. Features. C. Innovations. D. Regulations. 14. What is the author’s purpose in writing paragraph 4? A. To compare hurricane impacts. B. To prove microgrids’ effectiveness. C. To introduce a solar farm project. D. To criticize traditional power systems. 15. What can be inferred about microgrids from the text? A. They rely on diesel generators. B. Their installation is extremely easy. C. Their value increases with technology. D. They are relatively inexpensive solutions. 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Humor is a powerful tool that can brighten your day, improve relationships and reduce stress. ____16____, humor is a skill that can be developed with practice. Here are some key strategies to help you become more humorous. Observe and learn from funny people Study those who are good at humor. Watch comedians, funny movies or TV shows, and pay attention to their timing, word choice and interaction with the audience. ____17____. Analyzing these techniques can help you apply them to your own style. Reading about humor and comedy theory can also deepen your understanding. Practice active listening and be observant ____18____. You should practice active listening by paying attention to what people are saying and the emotions behind their words. This helps you recognize opportunities for humor. Be observant of everyday life, noticing the absurd or amusing aspects. Develop a playful mindset by finding humor in ordinary situations, such as daily commutes or office quirks. ____19____ Humor is personal and what makes one person laugh might not resonate (引起共鸣) with another. Experiment with different types of humor, like wordplay or self-deprecating jokes, to find what feels natural, Understanding your own sense of humor can help you develop your own style. Be confident and sincere in your humor; authenticity resonates more than insincerity. Pay attention to timing and learn to take risks Timing is crucial in humor. Practice delivering jokes or funny observations confidently at the right moment. Pay attention to the conversation’s rhythm and look for natural pauses. Rehearsing can help refine your timing. Taking risks and making missteps are part of developing humor. ____20____. A. Although humour is a good quality B. Find your unique style and be genuine C. While some people seem naturally funny D. Try your best to make up universally popular jokes E. Notice how they use breaks to create movements to enhance jokes F. Humor often arises from understanding and responding to the context G. Not every joke will land, but learning from mistakes helps you improve 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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I grew up on a farm, surrounded by fields. It was a simple life, filled with hard work and the rhythm of the seasons. My parents taught me the value the value of determination and the importance of setting ____21____. From a young age, I dreamed of going to university and pursuing a career that would take me beyond the ____22____. After graduating from high school, I faced a(n) ____23____ reality. My family couldn’t ____24____ to send me to university, and I couldn’t ____25____ the thought of giving up on my dreams. So, I made a decision that I would ____26____ and study at the same time. It wasn’t going to be easy, but I was ____27____ to make it work. I found a job at a local factory. My days were filled with the noise of ____28____ and the sweat of labor. But every evening, I would return home, tired but pleased, and open my ____29____. I studied late into the night, ____30____ by the hope of a better future. Years passed, and my efforts began to ____31____. I completed my ____32____, with a sense of accomplishment that was sweeter than any grade. I proved to myself that I could do it and that I could ____33____ overcome the obstacles that stood in my way. Looking back, I realize that my ____34____ from the farm to university was not just about achieving a degree. It was about learning that with ____35____ and hard work, even the most distant dreams can be within reach. 21. A. limits B. theories C. goals D. trends 22. A. fields B. forests C. oceans D. deserts 23. A. confusing B. exciting C. discouraging D. amusing 24. A. agree B. afford C. remember D. decide 25. A. bear B. change C. doubt D. reject 26. A. travel B. work C. rest D. play 27. A. annoyed B. surprised C. determined D. embarrassed 28. A. arguments B. chats C. harmonies D. machines 29. A. books B. letters C. screens D. windows 30. A. trusted B. fueled C. districted D. restricted 31. A. settle in B. fade away C. break down D. pay off 32. A. experiment B. mission C. degree D. ceremony 33. A. randomly B. ultimately C. straightly D. temporarily 34. A. routine B. conflict C. favorite D. journey 35. A. resolutions B. emotions C. imaginations D. reactions 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。 Taihu Lake, China’s third-largest freshwater lake, has reached its best water quality in 30 years, ____36____ reflects China’s efforts in environmental protection alongside economic growth. Despite a population increase of nearly 7 million and a 3.6-fold economic expansion since 2007, the ____37____ (lake) water quality has improved from Grade V to Ⅲ. Restoring large lakes that suffer from eutrophication (富营养化) is ____38____ global challenge, but the experience of Taihu Lake has proved that it is possible. In the past two decades, around 55 million cubic meters of silt (淤泥) ____39____ (remove). In 2024, the intelligent dredging (清淤) ship Taihu Star began operation, ____40____ (process) up to 5,000 cubic meters daily. Jiangsu has carried out a range of pollution control measures. It has shut down or restructured nearly 60,000 polluting factories. 190 wetland conservation areas have been established. In September 2024, an intelligent online platform was launched ____41____ (monitor) water quality. Last summer, the blue-green algae growth area and the density dropped ____42____ (significant). The environmental measures have driven industrial transformation. In 2024, high-tech industries accounted ____43____ over half of the total output of industrial firms above the designated size in three cities of Jiangsu: Suzhou, Wuxi and Changzhou. “The Taihu Lake experience shows that with proper policies and strong ____44____ (commit), lakes can be restored and economic development can go hand in hand with ____45____ (ecology) protection,” said an official of Jiangsu’s Department of Ecology and Environment. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 你们学校正举办主题为“We will surely have a bright future”的征文活动。请你用英语写一篇短文进行投稿，内容包括： 1.你的感想; 2.你的计划; 3.发出倡议。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 We will surely have a bright future ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Thirty years ago, Jaxon sat on the edge of his bed, staring at the few coins in his hand, thirty-seven cents. That was all he had. His best friend, Leo, who liked writing very much, would be moving away. The thought made Jaxon’s heart ache. They had been inseparable since childhood, sharing secrets, laughter, and dreams. Now, Leo’s family had to move due to his father’s job, and there was nothing Jaxon could do to change that. He wanted to give Leo a gift. Jaxon’s family didn’t have much money. Every penny counted, and even with months of saving, he still had barely enough to buy a pack of sweets. Leo’s family was well-off, and Jaxon knew that anything he could afford would seem insignificant compared to the expensive gifts Leo was used to receiving. Jaxon’s eyes wandered to the window, where a sparrow was resting. He sighed and looked around his small room. There wasn’t much there. After thinking for minutes, he came up with an idea; He could collect and sell empty water bottles. It wasn’t much, but every penny he could find would help. In that way, he would be able to give Leo something special. Over the next few weeks, Jaxon picked up discarded water bottles from the parks and the streets, saving them in a large bag under his bed. He had hoped to sell them for a few dollars. Jaxon’s hands and shoes were often dirty because of his daily searches, but he didn’t mind. He was determined to give Leo a proper goodbye gift. The day before Leo was to leave, Jaxon put on his coat and headed to the local recycling center. When he arrived, he handed over his bag of bottles to the worker. “Good job, kid,” the worker said, counting the bottles. He smiled at Jaxon and said, “You’ve got a total of 60 bottles here. That’s six dollars.” “Thank you,” Jaxon replied, feeling a small sense of accomplishment. He left the recycling center with six dollars and thirty-seven cents in his pocket. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 With the money in hand, Jaxon hurried to the gift shop. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next day, Jaxon went to say goodbye to Leo. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $