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2024—2025年度高二年级第二学期期末考试 英语学科 考生注意： 1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在答题卡和试卷上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦净后，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） 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What is the woman asking the man to do? A. Get home early. B. Speak more quietly. C. Go to sleep immediately. 2. What is the man going to do first? A. Have a meeting with the woman. B. Pick up his son from school. C. Work on a report. 3. When will the woman meet with Professor White? A. At 2:00 p. m. B. At 3:00p. m. C. At 3:30p. m. 4. Where are the speakers? A. At school. B. In a hospital. C. On the field. 5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Strangers. B. A couple. C. Shopkeeper and customer. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6. When did the man break his leg? A. When he was going for a walk. B. When he was painting. C. When he was driving. 7. What is the man probably doing now? A. Making a call for help. B. Seeing a doctor. C. Driving a car. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. What does the woman want to do at first? A. Have a picnic. B. Visit her family. C. Go fishing. 9. Why doesn’t the woman want to play basketball? A. The basketball court is too far away. B. Doing exercise makes her tired. C. The weather is too hot. 10. Where do the speakers decide to go first? A. To a cafe. B. To a park. C. To a swimming pool 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11. What is the conversation mainly about? A. Starting university. B. Cooking a meal. C. Taking a class. 12. How does the woman feel? A. Hungry. B. Scared. C. Excited. 13. What does the man major in? A. History. B. Maths. C. Physics. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14. What is the woman’s favorite website? A. Beatport. B. YouTube. C. Vimeo. 15. What does the man think of YouTube? A. It. has many advertisements. B. It has little new music. C. It doesn’t have up-to-date news. 16. What does the man do on Vimeo? A. Read news. B. Listen to music. C. Watch videos. 17 How can Beatport be improved according to the man? A. By cutting down on advertisements. B. By providing full songs. C. By updating content. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. Who may get the money from Japan’s government? A Part-time workers. B. Some. poor families. C. All children under age 19. 19. How often will the money be given? A. Once in their life. B. Three times a year. C. Twice a month. 20. Where did some people think the money will be according to the talk? A. In savings accounts. B. In computer stores. C. In shopping malls. 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 Public Speaking is designed to improve your understanding of the communication process and develop your skills as a public speaker as well as a critic of public speech. Assignments Throughout the course, you will deliver four prepared speeches of increasing length and complexity. You will prepare an outline for each speech. You will also write two short papers that analyze various aspects of oral presentation and rhetoric. Speech to introduce: Introduce yourself in 2 minutes. The goal is for your audience to remember your name and learn something about you. Speech to teach: The 4-minute speech will teach your audience about an idea or how to do something. The emphasis is on organization as well as on establishing common ground and credibility. Speech to initiate an action: You have 6 minutes to persuade your audience to take a specific action. The focus is on motivation and follow-through. Speech to change an attitude: You have 8-10 minutes to change your audience’s attitudes to a topic that you will have pre-tested for agreement or disagreement. The emphasis is on argumentation, credibility and persuasion. Interviews: You will receive in-class coaching on how to persuasively communicate your skills in a job interview. Analysis of a famous speech: Write an essay that analyzes the rhetorical strategies used in a famous speech of your choosing. Self-assessment: The purpose of this written assignment is to assess your work in the course. Grading Oral presentations and written components: 90% ＊Speech to introduce (5%) ＊Speech to teach (10%) ＊Speech to initiate an action (20%) ＊Speech to change an attitude (30%) ＊Analysis of a famous speech (20%) ＊Self-evaluation (5%) Class participation: 10% 1. Which assignment stresses motivation and follow-through? A. Speech to teach. B. Speech to initiate an action. C. Speech to introduce. D. Speech to change an attitude. 2. How much does written work account for? A. 25%. B. 30%. C. 35%. D. 55%. 3. Where is this text probably taken from? A. An academic article. B. A lesson plan. C. A speech announcement. D. A course guide. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是应用文。主要介绍了Public Speaking这项课程的教学目标、教学内容以及考核方法。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Assignments下的第四段“Speech to initiate an action: You have 6 minutes to persuade your audience to take a specific action. The focus is on motivation and follow-through.(Speech to initiate an action: 你有6分钟的时间来说服你的听众采取特定的行动。重点在于动力和坚持到底)”可知，Speech to initiate an action这个任务强调动机和坚持到底。故选B项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Assignments下的最后两段“Analysis of a famous speech: Write an essay that analyzes the rhetorical strategies used in a famous speech of your choosing.(分析一篇著名演讲：写一篇文章，分析你选择的一篇著名演讲中使用的修辞策略)”以及“Self-assessment: The purpose of this written assignment is to assess your work in the course.(自我评估：这份书面作业的目的是评估你在课程中的工作)”以及Grading下的“Analysis of a famous speech (20%)(著名演讲分析（20%）)”，“Self-evaluation (5%)(自我评价(5%))”可知，书面工作占25%。故选A项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Public Speaking is designed to improve your understanding of the communication process and develop your skills as a public speaker as well as a critic of public speech.(公共演讲的目的是提高你对沟通过程的理解，发展你作为公共演讲者和公共演讲评论家的技能)”以及纵观全文可知，本文主要介绍了Public Speaking这项课程的教学目标、教学内容以及考核方法，所以最有可能来自选课指南。故选D项。 B As a fully bilingual Latina raising multicultural kid, I have always imagined myself passing down the Spanish language to them. I’ve had to think of more creative ways to get them excited about learning the language. Earlier this year we decided to take a Spanish immersion trip to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. We stayed at the Lopesan Costa Bavaro, a 5-star, all-inclusive hotel to make travel. and family activities a lot easier. To me, language is about more than just the words themselves; I want to teach them to value the world and: its many cultures. So the goal of the trip was to primarily speak to my kids in Spanish and offer them an enriching travel experience. I blocked out two-to-three-hour windows to speak to them only in Spanish. each: day and found that they became curious about the language and kept asking me how to translate words, even when we weren’t in practice mode. One of their favorite spots in the hotel was the ice cream shop. The kids learned what to call the sweet treat in Spanish (helado) and asked how to say the different ice cream flavors in Spanish too. The most important part of the immersion trip was to have fun and to set realistic expectations about their language development journey. My kids weren’t going to leave the trip being fully bilingual, but the goal was to spark their interest and create a positive learning experience. For me, it was also a reminder to let go of the bilingual parenting pressure I constantly put on myself. So much of passing down a language requires planning and consistency, which can be hard to keep up with at times — and that’s OK. Once we got home, my son asked us to download the app Duolingo on our devices so he could continue practicing his Spanish. And I still make it a point to occasionally shift to Spanish and teach them new words: little by little, poco a poco. 4. What was the main purpose of the author’s trip to Punta Cana? A. To enjoy an expensive hotel. B. To teach her kids Spanish through immersion. C. To explore the culture of the Dominican Republic. D. To visit family members living there. 5. How did the author teach her children Spanish during the trip? A. By playing games with them. B. By having them speak Spanish for two to three hours daily. C. By enrolling them in a language school. D. By speaking only Spanish for two to three hours daily. 6. What lesson did the author learn regarding bilingual parenting? A. It is vital to set strict language rules. B. Language learning is not important for cultural identity. C. Children should only learn one language at a time. D. It requires patience, planning, and consistency. 7. What does the author imply about her children’s language development? A. They generate a strong passion for Spanish. B. They became fluent in Spanish by the end of the trip. C. They have formed a habit of learning Spanish after the trip. D. They found Spanish too easy to learn. 【答案】4. B 5. D 6. D 7. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。身为双语拉丁裔母亲，作者带孩子赴多米尼加进行西班牙语沉浸式旅行，激发孩子兴趣，领悟双语育儿要点。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Earlier this year we decided to take a Spanish immersion trip to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.(今年早些时候，我们决定去多米尼加共和国的蓬塔卡纳进行西班牙语沉浸式旅行)”以及“So the goal of the trip was to primarily speak to my kids in Spanish and offer them an enriching travel experience.(所以这次旅行的目标主要是和我的孩子们说西班牙语，并为他们提供丰富的旅行体验)”可知，作者去蓬塔卡纳的主要目的是通过沉浸式学习教孩子们西班牙语。故选B。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“I blocked out two-to-three-hour windows to speak to them only in Spanish each day and found that they became curious about the language and kept asking me how to translate words, even when we weren’t in practice mode.(我每天留出两到三个小时的时间只和他们说西班牙语，我发现他们对这门语言变得很好奇，即使我们不在练习模式下，他们也不断问我如何翻译单词)”可知，作者通过每天花两到三个小时只说西班牙语来教孩子。故选D。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“For me, it was also a reminder to let go of the bilingual parenting pressure l constantly put on myself. So much of passing down a language requires planning and consistency, which can be hard to keep up with at times — and that’s OK.(对我来说，这也提醒我要放下自己一直以来施加的双语育儿压力。传承一门语言在很大程度上需要规划和坚持，有时很难做到这一点——但这也没关系)”可推知，双语育儿需要耐心、规划和坚持。故选D。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Once we got home, my son asked us to download the app Duolingo on our devices so he could continue practicing his Spanish.(我们一回到家，我儿子就让我们在设备上下载多邻国应用程序，这样他就可以继续练习他的西班牙语了)”可推知，孩子们对西班牙语产生了强烈的热情。故选A。 C Companies have been switching from, plastic straws to paper ones on the grounds of being more environmentally friendly. However, new research suggests the good - intentioned trend might not be the best alternative after all. The study found the vast majority of paper straws tested contained PFAS. Commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” PFAS don’t break down in the body or in the environment. “Straws made from plant-based materials, such as paper and bamboo, are often advertised as being more sustainable and eco-friendly than those made from plastic,” said Thimo Groffen, author of the study. “However, the presence of PFAS in these straws means that’s not necessarily true.” Researchers on the study examined 39 brands of straws in Belgium from supermarkets, toy stores, fast-food chains, drug stores and e-commerce stores. The straws were either made of paper, bamboo; glass, stainless steel or plastic, and the researchers tested each brand for concentrations of PFAS. 69% of the brands contained PFAS, with paper straws more likely to contain the chemicals. The researchers found 90% of paper straws had PFAS, compared to 80% of bamboo straws, 75% of plastic straws, and 40% of glass straws. Further, a paper straw brand was the brand with the highest PFAS concentration. Small amounts of PFAS do not pose a risk. However, a build-up of the chemicals in the body may cause dangerous health problems like liver damage, increased blood “The presence of PFAS in paper and bamboo straws shows they are not necessarily biodegradable (可生物降解的),” said Groffen. “We did not detect any PFAS in stainless steel straws, so I would advise consumers to use this type of straw — or just avoid using straws at all.” 8. Why do companies show a preference for paper straws? A. They are considered more economical. B. They are considered less harmful to the environment. C. They are considered more beneficial to health. D. They are considered easier to produce. 9. What can we know about PFAS from the text? A. They exist the least in plastic straws. B. They protect our health effectively. C. They are basic materials for straws. D. They are a potential threat to human health. 10. What does Groffen probably agree with? A. Paper straws will become more popular. B. We should use glass straws more often. C. We’d better drink without using straws. D. Stainless steel straws should be avoided. 11. Which of the following serves as the best title? A. Paper straws are more likely to contain forever chemicals B. Paper straws have entirely taken the place of plastic straws C. Paper straws have caused dangerous, health problems to humans D. Paper straws will become the best alternative for us in the future 【答案】8. B 9. D 10. C 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍纸吸管作为塑料吸管的环保替代品正在全世界各地推广，但它可能含有对人类和环境都有害的“永久化学物质”PFAS，并且比塑料吸管样本更常见。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段第一句“Companies have been switching from, plastic straws to paper ones on the grounds of being more environmentally friendly. (公司已经从塑料吸管转向纸质吸管，理由是更环保。) ”可知，公司现在从生产塑料吸管转变到纸吸管是基于其更加的环保，即纸吸管被认为对环境的危害较小。故选B。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“The study found the vast majority of paper straws tested contained PFAS. Commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” PFAS don’t break down in the body or in the environment. (该研究发现，绝大多数被测试的纸吸管都含有PFAS。PFAS通常被称为‘永远的化学物质’，不会在体内或环境中分解。)”可知，PFAS是一种合成化学物质，通常是指有害的“永久化学物质”，它在人体内和自然环境中都不会分解；由倒数第二段“Small amounts of PFAS do not pose a risk. However, a build-up of the chemicals in the body may cause dangerous health problems like liver damage, increased blood. (少量的PFAS不会造成风险。然而，体内化学物质的积累可能会导致危险的健康问题，如肝损伤，血液增加。)”可知，尽管少量的PFAS不会造成危险，但人体内PFAS的累积会带来严重的健康威胁；由此可知，PFAS对人类健康是个潜在威胁。故选D。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段““The presence of PFAS in paper and bamboo straws shows they are not necessarily biodegradable (可生物降解的),” said Groffen. “We did not detect any PFAS in stainless steel straws, so I would advise consumers to use this type of straw — or just avoid using straws at all.” (‘纸和竹吸管中PFAS的存在表明它们不一定是可生物降解的。’Groffen说：‘我们没有在不锈钢吸管中检测到任何PFAS，所以我建议消费者使用这种吸管——或者干脆不要使用吸管。’)”可推知，Groffen会赞同消费者使用不锈钢吸管或者干脆避免使用吸管。故选C。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Companies have been switching from, plastic straws to paper ones on the grounds of being more environmentally friendly. However, new research suggests the good - intentioned trend might not be the best alternative after all. (公司已经从塑料吸管转向纸质吸管，理由是更环保。然而，新的研究表明，这种善意的趋势可能并不是最好的选择。)”以及第二段“The study found the vast majority of paper straws tested contained PFAS. Commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” PFAS don’t break down in the body or in the environment. (该研究发现，绝大多数被测试的纸吸管都含有PFAS。PFAS通常被称为“永远的化学物质”，不会在体内或环境中分解。)”可知，纸吸管作为塑料吸管的环保替代品正在全世界各地推广，但它可能含有对人类和环境都有害的“永久化学物质”PFAS，并且比塑料吸管样本更常见；结合下文内容可知，本文主要阐述作为塑料吸管环保替代品的纸吸管更有可能含有永久性化学物质，A选项“Paper straws are more likely to contain forever chemicals (纸吸管更有可能含有永久性化学物质)”能够概括文章主旨，适合作为最佳标题。故选A。 D Thanks to technology development, healthcare services are more accessible than ever. Hospitals have committed to digitally enabled care going mainstream and more health services have gone online than ever before. But are older people who don’t use the Internet being left behind? A study by Lancaster University found that lots of older people still avoid online life completely or use the Internet only on occasion. There are various reasons why older people don’t use the Internet. For many, a lack of confidence in their own ability to use technology raised fears about security, particularly with online banking. Whatever the reasons are, one of the biggest concerns about an off line older generation is the likelihood that online. Madeleine Starr MBE, director of business development and innovation at Carers UK, said, “Though many of us use technology in our everyday lives, seven out of ten people don’t yet think of technology when it comes to caring. So, many are not yet realizing the benefits of this technology. Accessing appointments, ordering prescriptions (处方) or having consultations online can all help reduce visits to doctors and unplanned hospital visits.” In an aging society, the Internet can make a huge amount of difference to older people requiring a bit of extra support and those caring for them. “Advice from specialist websites or symptom checkers is great for those who are unsure if their symptoms are cause for concern or find it difficult to get to a doctor’s appointment. Technology is making it easier to offer remote care and support for older people, helping them remain independent. The information on the Internet can prevent older people from taking their health into their own hands,” adds Caroline Abrahams, charity director at Age UK. However, services need to remain accessible to those who aren’t online. While it’s fine to support older people getting online, those who choose not to or cannot do so, for whatever reason, should not be treated like second-class citizens. They must still be able to access services in other ways that suit them. 12. What is the main purpose of paragraph 1? A. To raise a topic to be discussed. B. To list some important facts. C. To express the main idea of the text. D. To introduce new advances in science. 13. What might be the big concern about off line older people? A They will suffer from terrible loneliness. B. They will face risks from online banking. C. They will fail to benefit from advanced online healthcare. D. They will underestimate the role of modern technology in healthcare. 14. Why does the author mention Caroline Abrahams’ words in paragraph 4? A. To stress the popularity of the Internet. B. To reveal technology is developing very fast now. C. To indicate the big challenges an aging society faces. D. To show the Internet is of great importance to older people. 15. What is the message the author wants to convey in the last paragraph? A. Health services should get support from professionals. B. Older people should be encouraged to place their health first. C. Older people should receive some training in using the Internet. D. Health services should be offered in ways that suit different people. 【答案】12. A 13. C 14. D 15. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要讲述技术发展使医疗服务更易获取，但许多老年人不上网可能无法受益，分析了原因、担忧和互联网对老年人的重要性，并呼吁服务应保持多样化访问方式。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Thanks to technology development, healthcare services are more accessible than ever. Hospitals have committed to digitally enabled care going mainstream and more health services have gone online than ever before. But are older people who don’t use the Internet being left behind?(由于技术的发展，医疗服务比以往任何时候都更容易获得。医院已承诺将数字化护理纳入主流，比以往任何时候都有更多的医疗服务上线。但是，不上网的老年人会被抛在后面吗？)”和下文内容可知，第一段提出问题：不上网的老年人是否会被科技的发展所抛下？难以获得更便捷的医疗服务，接下来全文主要围绕这一主题展开讨论，可推理出第一段的主要目的是提出一个要讨论的话题。故选A。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Whatever the reasons are, one of the biggest concerns about an off line older generation is the likelihood that online. (无论原因是什么，对于离线的老一代人来说，最大的担忧之一是在线的可能性)”和“Though many of us use technology in our everyday lives, seven out of ten people don’t yet think of technology when it comes to caring. So, many are not yet realizing the benefits of this technology. Accessing appointments, ordering prescriptions (处方) or having consultations online can all help reduce visits to doctors and unplanned hospital visits.(尽管我们中的许多人在日常生活中使用技术，但十分之七的人在护理方面还没有想到技术。因此，许多人还没有意识到这项技术的好处。预约、订购处方或在线咨询都有助于减少看医生和计划外的医院就诊)”可知，作者认为不上网的老年人将无法从网上医疗中受益，他们会错过网上医疗带来的好处（如预约、订购处方或在线咨询）。故选C。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“In an aging society, the Internet can make a huge amount of difference to older people requiring a bit of extra support and those caring for them. “Advice from specialist websites or symptom checkers is great for those who are unsure if their symptoms are cause for concern or find it difficult to get to a doctor’s appointment. Technology is making it easier to offer remote care and support for older people, helping them remain independent. The information on the Internet can prevent older people from taking their health into their own hands,” adds Caroline Abrahams, charity director at Age UK.(在老龄化社会中，互联网可以为需要额外支持的老年人和照顾他们的人带来巨大的改变。Age UK慈善总监Caroline Abrahams补充道：“对于那些不确定自己的症状是否值得关注或难以预约医生的人来说，专家网站或症状检查人员的建议非常有用。技术使为老年人提供远程护理和支持变得更容易，帮助他们保持独立。互联网上的信息可以防止老年人将健康掌握在自己手中。”)”可知，在一个老龄化的社会，互联网可以对那些需要一点额外支持的老年人和照顾他们的人产生巨大的影响，可推理出这一段作者引用Caroline Abrahams所说的话的目的是强调网上医疗对老年人的重要性。故选D。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“However, services need to remain accessible to those who aren’t online. While it’s fine to support older people getting online, those who choose not to or cannot do so, for whatever reason, should not be treated like second-class citizens. They must still be able to access services in other ways that suit them.(然而，服务需要对那些不上网的人保持可访问性。虽然支持老年人上网是可以的，但那些出于任何原因选择不上网或不能上网的人不应该被当作二等公民对待。他们仍然必须能够以其他适合自己的方式获得服务)”可知，虽然服务需要对那些不上网的人保持可访问性，但那些选择不上网或不能上网的人，也应有其他适合自己的方式获得服务，可推理出作者呼吁医疗服务应以适合不同人群的方式提供。故选D。 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。 Productivity can be a struggle for many of us. It can be easy to feel upset with overflowing email inboxes, housework, social responsibilities. ___16___ Write it down, do the tasks and cross them off! According to the psychologist David Cohen, there are three key reasons why lists are beneficial. Firstly, they help to drown out the disorder and anxiety that comes with having never-ending tasks. By writing everything down, we don’t have to rely on our memory and can instead focus on the task at hand. ___17___ Secondly, lists provide structure and guidance, giving us a plan to follow. As well as this, our brains are more likely to keep information that is presented in a structured and organized manner. ___18___. They act as proof of what we have achieved, which can help boost our sense of accomplishment and motivation. Seeing our progress on paper can be a great motivator to keep going and tackle more tasks. Another possible reason why our brains love lists is something called the “Zeigarnik Effect”. This is the name psychologists use for when we remember things we need to do, our unfinished tasks, better than things we have already completed. Researchers from Wake Forest University tested the interference of the Zeigarnik effect on a group of people. The researchers concluded that the group permitted to plan had reduced anxiety and performed better in the next task. ___19___ In conclusion, the to-do list is an invaluable tool for managing our daily lives. ___20___ It just might be the key to unlocking your full potential. A. Finally, lists give us the psychological boost as well. B. Instead, we can check our lists to remind us of what’s next. C. This not only helps us stay organized but also reduces mental stress. D. Nevertheless, making a to-do list is not always a straightforward process. E. However, one simple tool that can help us stay on top of everything is the to-do list. F. The next time you feel overwhelmed, grab a pen and paper, and start making your list. G. This finding highlights the importance of completing tasks and crossing them off our lists. 【答案】16. E 17. C 18. A 19. G 20. F 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了使用待办事项清单对于提高办事效率、管理日常生活的诸多好处。 【16题详解】 根据前文“Productivity can be a struggle for many of us. It can be easy to feel upset with overflowing email inboxes, housework, social responsibilities.(对我们很多人来说，提高效率是一件很困难的事情。收件箱里满是邮件、家务、社会责任，这些都很容易让人感到不安)”提到提高效率是一件很困难的事情，和后文“Write it down, do the tasks and cross them off！(把它写下来，完成任务并划掉它们！)”可知，此处是指写下待办事项可以提高办事效率，所以E选项“However, one simple tool that can help us stay on top of everything is the to-do list.(然而，有一个简单的工具可以帮助我们掌握一切，那就是待办事项清单)”起到上下文的承上启下作用，切合文意。故选E。 【17题详解】 根据前文“Firstly, they help to drown out the disorder and anxiety that comes with having never-ending tasks. By writing everything down, we don’t have to rely on our memory and can instead focus on the task at hand.(首先，它们有助于消除永无止境的任务带来的混乱和焦虑。通过把所有的事情都写下来，我们不必依赖我们的记忆，而是可以专注于手头的任务)”可知，此处是指待办事项清单可以帮助我们理清混乱并减少焦虑，C选项“This not only helps us stay organized but also reduces mental stress.(这不仅能帮助我们保持条理，还能减少精神压力)”承接上文内容，上下文紧密连接。故选C。 【18题详解】 根据后文“They act as proof of what we have achieved, which can help boost our sense of accomplishment and motivation. Seeing our progress on paper can be a great motivator to keep going and tackle more tasks.(它们是我们取得成就的证明，有助于提高我们的成就感和动力。看到我们在纸上的进步是一个很好的动力，让我们继续前进，处理更多的任务)”可知，此处是指待办事项清单可以给我们提供成就感和动力，A选项“Finally, lists give us the psychological boost as well.(最后，清单也给我们心理上的刺激)”切合文意，上下文紧密连接。故选A。 【19题详解】 根据前文“Another possible reason why our brains love lists is something called the “Zeigarnik Effect”. This is the name psychologists use for when we remember things we need to do, our unfinished tasks, better than things we have already completed. Researchers from Wake Forest University tested the interference of the Zeigarnik effect on a group of people. The researchers concluded that the group permitted to plan had reduced anxiety and performed better in the next task.(我们的大脑喜欢清单的另一个可能的原因是所谓的“蔡加尼克效应”。心理学家用这个词来形容我们对需要做的事情、未完成的任务的记忆比已经完成的事情更好。维克森林大学的研究人员测试了蔡格尼克效应对一组人的干扰。研究人员得出结论，允许做计划的那组人减少了焦虑，在下一个任务中表现得更好)”介绍“蔡加尼克效应”（对未完成任务的记忆更深刻）及研究结论（制定计划的小组焦虑减少、表现更好）。G选项“This finding highlights the importance of completing tasks and crossing them off our lists.(这一发现强调了完成任务并从清单上划掉它们的重要性)”总结研究意义，与“划掉完成项”的清单使用方式呼应。故选G。 【20题详解】 根据前文“In conclusion, the to-do list is an invaluable tool for managing our daily lives.(总之，待办事项清单是管理我们日常生活的宝贵工具)”总结待办清单是管理日常生活的宝贵工具，F选项“The next time you feel overwhelmed, grab a pen and paper, and start making your list.(下次感到不知所措时，拿起纸和笔，开始列清单吧)”以具体行动建议结尾，与后文“It just might be the key...(这或许是发挥潜能的关键……)”衔接自然，强化清单的实用性。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 in a family where academic success was everything. My parents, both university professors, had my future ___21___ planned: top high school to Ivy League to lawyer. I followed the script perfectly until sophomore year, when a community theater poster ___22___ my path. During rehearsals for Romeo and Juliet, I discovered an unexpected passion. Memorizing lines felt ___23___ than solving math equations. The stage became my escape from ___24___. But when my parents found out, their ___25___ was sharp: “This is a distraction.” Despite their disapproval, I still kept going to practice. However, I was not as confident as I used to be. One night, my drama teacher ___26___ my trembling hands. “You have real talent,” she said, handing me an audition flyer (试镜传单). I hesitated — the audition ___27___ with a crucial exam. Ultimately, I ___28___ to follow my heart. Weeks later, standing nervously backstage, I realized this wasn’t just about acting. It was about ___29___ my own voice. The performance was far from perfect — I ___30___ a line in Act 2—but the audience’s applause felt more ___31___ than any test score. Now as a theater major, I understand: Life isn’t about ___32___ others’ expectations. True success means having the ___33___ to write your own story. Even my parents finally ___34___ that my choice brought unexpected growth. Looking back, that torn theater poster was the ___35___ of my true self. 21. A. neatly B. vaguely C. roughly D. blindly 22. A. blocked B. recorded C. widened D. altered 23. A. heavier B. smoother C. duller D. riskier 24. A. approval B. curiosity C. pressure D. boredom 25. A. ambition B. reaction C. tradition D. conclusion 26. A. ignored B. questioned C. noticed D. released 27. A. conflicted B. cooperated C. contrasted D. combined 28. A. pretended B. refused C. regretted D. chose 29. A. losing B. finding C. hiding D. doubting 30. A. criticized B. wrote C. translated D. forgot 31. A. artificial B. formal C. genuine D. awkward 32. A. setting B. avoiding C. lowering D. meeting 33. A. courage B. wealth C. luck D. fame 34. A. resisted B. predicted C. denied D. admitted 35. A. obstacle B. beginning C. ending D. routine 【答案】21. A 22. D 23. B 24. C 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. B 30. D 31. C 32. D 33. A 34. D 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者追寻戏剧梦想，突破父母规划的故事。 【21题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我的父母都是大学教授，他们把我的未来安排得井井有条：上顶尖高中，然后上常春藤盟校，最后成为律师。A. neatly整洁地，有条理地；B. vaguely模糊地；C. roughly粗略地；D. blindly盲目地。根据后文“top high school to Ivy League to lawyer”可知，父母为作者规划好了未来的道路，安排得井井有条。故选A。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我完全按照这个剧本走，直到高二那年，一张社区剧院的海报改变了我的人生轨迹。A. blocked阻塞；B. recorded记录；C. widened拓宽；D. altered改变。根据后文“During rehearsals for Romeo and Juliet, I discovered an unexpected passion”可知，作者发现了自己对戏剧的热爱，人生轨迹因此发生了改变。故选D。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：背台词比解数学题要顺畅得多。A. heavier更重的；B. smoother更顺畅的；C. duller更枯燥的；D. riskier更冒险的。根据前文“I discovered an unexpected passion. Memorizing lines felt”可知，作者喜欢上了戏剧，所以背台词比解数学题更顺畅。故选B。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：舞台成了我逃离压力的地方。A. approval赞成；B. curiosity好奇心；C. pressure压力；D. boredom无聊。根据前文“I grew up in a family where academic success was everything”可知，作者的家庭非常重视学业成绩，所以作者可能承受着很大的压力，舞台成了作者逃离压力的地方。故选C。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但当我的父母发现后，他们的反应很强烈：“这会让你分心。”A. ambition野心；B. reaction反应；C. tradition传统；D. conclusion结论。根据后文“This is a distraction.”可知，这是父母对作者参加戏剧活动的反应。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一天晚上，我的戏剧老师注意到了我颤抖的双手。A. ignored忽视；B. questioned质疑；C. noticed注意到；D. released释放。根据后文“my trembling hands”可知，作者双手颤抖，因此老师注意到了作者的不安。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我犹豫了——试镜和一场重要的考试冲突了。A. conflicted冲突；B. cooperated合作；C. contrasted对比；D. combined结合。根据后文“with a crucial exam”可知，试镜时间和考试时间冲突了。故选A。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：最终，我选择跟随自己的内心。A. pretended假装；B. refused拒绝；C. regretted后悔；D. chose选择。根据后文“to follow my heart”和“write your own story”可知，作者最终选择了跟随自己的内心去试镜，书写自己的人生故事。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这是关于找到自己的声音。A. losing失去；B. finding找到；C. hiding隐藏；D. doubting怀疑。根据后文“my own voice”可知，作者在戏剧中找到了自己的声音和表达方式。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：演出远非完美——我在第二幕忘了一句台词——但观众的掌声比任何考试成绩都更真实。A. criticized批评；B. wrote写；C. translated翻译；D. forgot忘记。根据前文“The performance was far from perfect”和后文“a line in Act 2”可知，演出并不完美，作者在第二幕忘了一句台词。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：演出远非完美——我在第二幕忘了一句台词——但观众的掌声比任何考试成绩都更真实。A. artificial人造的；B. formal正式的；C. genuine真诚的，真实的；D. awkward尴尬的。根据前文“but the audience’s applause felt more”和后文“than any test score”可知，与考试成绩相比，观众的掌声更加真实和珍贵。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：现在，作为一名戏剧专业的学生，我明白了：生活不是关于满足他人的期望。A. setting设置；B. avoiding避免；C. lowering降低；D. meeting满足。根据后文“others’ expectations”和“to write your own story”可知，生活不是关于满足他人的期望，而是关于追求自己的梦想和目标，书写自己的人生故事。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：真正的成功意味着有勇气书写自己的故事。A. courage勇气；B. wealth财富；C. luck运气；D. fame名声。结合作者的经历，再根据后文“to write your own story”可推知，此处指真正的成功需要勇气去书写自己的故事。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：甚至我的父母最终也承认，我的选择带来了意想不到的成长。A. resisted抵抗；B. predicted预测；C. denied否认；D. admitted承认。根据后文“that my choice brought unexpected growth”可知，父母最终承认了作者的选择带来了成长。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：回首往事，那张破旧的剧院海报是我找到真实自我的开始。A. obstacle障碍；B. beginning开始；C. ending结束；D. routine常规。根据后文“of my true self”以及作者从事戏剧的经历，可知，那张剧院海报是作者发现真实自我的开始。故选B。 第二节（共10个小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 根据句子结构的语法性, 在下面空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词的适当形式填空 Dunhuang has been the passage that connects the Central Kingdom with the Western Regions, west of Yumenguan including what is now Xinjiang and parts of Central Asia since the Han Dynasty. Dunhuang is ___36___ (close) related to the ancient Silk Road, and in 1987 the Mogao Caves, built in AD 366, were listed as a world cultural heritage. “Dunhuang has rich, colorful historical and cultural relics, and I am here ___37___ (find) Nepalese (尼泊尔) art elements from my hometown,” said Kumar Khadka, ___38___ international student from Nepal. It was his first visit to Dunhuang as part of the ancient Silk Road tour, ___39___ (organize) by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries. The event ___40___ (begin) in Beijing on 28 August, 2018, and Dunhuang was ___41___ (it) third stop. Nowadays 492 caves have well-preserved murals (壁画) and colourful paintings, many of ___42___ are made of fragile materials such as dirt, wood and wheat straw. So if 15 people remain in a cave for more than 10 minutes, the temperature in the cave will increase ___43___ five degrees. This means that a large number of ___44___ (tourist) will unavoidably speed up the ageing of the murals and colourful sculptures. With the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative, Dunhuang once again became the focus of the Silk Road. Meanwhile, the ___45___ (protect) of the cultural relics here must be the first priority today. 【答案】36. closely 37. to find 38. an 39. organized 40. began 41. its 42. which 43. by 44. tourists 45. protection 【解析】 【导语】本文体裁是一篇说明文。这是一篇关于敦煌及其与古代丝绸之路关系的文章，详细介绍了敦煌的历史、文化遗迹以及保护措施。 36题详解】 考查副词。句意：敦煌与古丝绸之路密切相关，建于公元366年的莫高窟于1987年被列为世界文化遗产。本空用副词closely“密切地”，修饰形容词related，作状语。故填closely。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：一位来自尼泊尔的留学生库马尔·卡德卡说：“敦煌有丰富多彩的历史文化遗迹，我来这里是为了从我的家乡寻找尼泊尔的艺术元素。”句子谓语为am，此处为非谓语动词，应用find“找到，发现”的不定式，作目的状语。故填to find。 【38题详解】 考查冠词。句意：一位来自尼泊尔的留学生库马尔·卡德卡说：“敦煌有丰富多彩的历史文化遗迹，我来这里是为了从我的家乡寻找尼泊尔的艺术元素。”此处泛指“一位来自尼泊尔的留学生”，且international以元音音素开头，应用不定冠词an。故填an。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这是他作为中国人民对外友好协会组织的古丝绸之路之旅的一部分首次访问敦煌。本句谓语为was，此处为非谓语动词，且the ancient Silk Road tour与organize“组织”为被动关系，应用过去分词，作后置定语。故填organized。 【40题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：该活动于2018年8月28日在北京开始，敦煌是第三站。根据时间状语on 28 August, 2018可知，本句描述过去的动作，故时态用一般过去时，谓语用过去式began。故填began。 【41题详解】 考查形容词性物主代词。句意：该活动于2018年8月28日在北京开始，敦煌是第三站。本空用形容词性物主代词its“它的”，修饰名词third stop。故填its。 【42题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：如今，492个洞窟保存有精美的壁画和彩色绘画，其中许多是由泥土、木头和麦秸等易碎材料制成的。本空引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是well-preserved murals (壁画) and colourful paintings，指物，关系词代替先行词在从句中作of的宾语，应用关系代词which。故填which。 【43题详解】 考查介词。句意：所以如果15人在洞窟内停留超过10分钟，洞窟内的温度将上升五度。本空用介词by，表示增加的程度。故填by。 【44题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：这意味着大量游客不可避免地会加速壁画和彩色雕塑的老化。根据a large number of可知，本空用名词tourist“游客”的复数。故填tourists。 【45题详解】 考查名词。句意：与此同时，这里的文物保护必须成为当下的首要任务。定冠词the后，用名词protection“保护”，作句子的主语。故填protection。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 随着暑假到来，很多学生到处旅游，也有很多学生忙着学习技能。针对这个现象，你校英文报开设专栏，邀请广大师生参与讨论：To travel or to learn skills? 请你就此话题投稿，内容包括： （1）阐述现象； （2）你的观点； （3）你的理由。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 To Travel or to Learn Skills? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: To Travel or to Learn Skills? During the summer vacation, some people prefer to travel to different places, explore new cultures and relax themselves, while others choose to spend their time learning new skills such as cooking, painting or playing musical instruments. For me, I think it’s important to strike a balance between leisure and study. Therefore, I plan to spend some time traveling with my family or friends and also dedicate some time to learning new skills that interest me. This way, I can both enjoy the fun of traveling and enrich myself with useful knowledge and abilities. In conclusion, whether it’s traveling or learning skills during the summer vacation, it’s essential for us high school students to make good use of our time in order to broaden our horizons and improve ourselves. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生以“To travel or to learn skills?”为话题向校英文报投稿。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 不同：different→diverse 重要的：important→significant 因此：therefore→as a result 为了：in order to→so as to 2. 句式拓展 简单句变倒装句 原句：This way, I can both enjoy the fun of traveling and enrich myself with useful knowledge and abilities. 拓展句：Only in this way can I both enjoy the fun of traveling and enrich myself with useful knowledge and abilities. 【点睛】[高分句型1] Therefore, I plan to spend some time traveling with my family or friends and also dedicate some time to learning new skills that interest me.（运用了that引导限制性定语从句） [高分句型2] For me, I think it’s important to strike a balance between leisure and study.（运用了省略that的宾语从句） 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。 While walking along the street, the bitter cold of a December day in Barrow was ruining my mood. The temperature was below zero so I rushed into the sub way station, hoping to get warm. Warmth came to my body as I settled onto a bench with a cup of hot coffee. Now I was ready to relax and do some serious people-watching. I noticed a homeless man seated nearby. The pleasant smell of delicious food from the subway food court (美食广场) was attracting me to consider an early dinner. From the longing look in my neighbor’s eyes, it was obvious that he, too, noticed the good smell. I wondered how long it had been since he had eaten anything, expecting he would approach me for some food. But he never did. My head and heart were battling it out: the former telling me to mind my own business, and the latter urging me to make an immediate trip to the food court for him. While this inner debate was fierce, a well-dressed young couple suddenly approached. “Excuse me, sir,” began the husband. “We just finished eating and our appetite wasn’t as big as we thought. We hate to waste food. Can you help us out and put this to good use?” The kind stranger handed a large container with food. “Thank you.” came the grateful reply. Feeling good about what I had seen, but disappointed by my own lack of action, I observed my neighbor’s response to his sudden good fortune. He lifted the soup, cupping his hands around the steaming bowl. It was obvious that he was going to enjoy this miracle meal. He opened mouth and suddenly, he stopped. The reason for this unexpected behavior soon became clear. Entering the hall was a new arrival, in his seventies, without a hat and gloves. His lightweight jacket was a poor protection against cold. His face and hands were red and damaged. People around focused on him with pity and whispered at this sad sight. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 My neighbor was the only one taking action. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I went to buy food from the food court, with tears welling up in my eyes. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: My neighbor was the only one taking action. Quickly putting aside his miracle meal, my neighbour stood up and guided the elderly man to share his seat. Hardly had he seated himself when my neighbour tenderly put his jacket over the elderly man’s shoulders. He said with a smile, “Can you help out?”, passing the meal and placing the steaming cup of soup in his hands. The old man obviously was astonished, but he accepted it with gratitude. Seeing this, I was so ashamed of myself. At the moment, my head and heart stopped battling, determined to buy a meal for my neighbour. I went to buy food from the food court, with tears welling up in my eyes. What my neighbour said exactly spoke my mind. Despite a sense of guilt in my heart, I felt it was my job to do the same. After a while, I came back with steaming soup and a sandwich. I approached my neighbour respectfully, “Can you help me out?” I asked “Why not?” He responded jokingly. People around cast admiring look on me, which made me relieved. It wasn’t until that day that I truly understand the meaning of sharing. I left the subway station, feeling warmer, even if the bitter cold wind filled the air. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在地铁站喝咖啡取暖时，注意到身边的流浪汉期待作者能施舍食物给他，但是作者很矛盾，感觉自己应该少管闲事，但又想帮助流浪汉，带他去美食广场。这时，一对年轻夫妇给了这位流浪汉热气腾腾的食物。流浪汉准备享受大餐，但突然他停了下来，因为他看到了一个七十多岁的看起来更可怜的人。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我旁边的人是唯一一个采取行动的人。”可知，第一段可描写流浪汉引导老人坐在座位上，并将自己的衣服和热汤给老人，作者停止挣扎，做出了决定。 ②由第二段首句内容“当我去美食广场买食物时，泪水模糊了我的视线。”可知，第二段可描写作者买了热汤和三明治给流浪汉和老人，流浪汉邀请作者一起吃三明治，作者学会了分享的意义，感受到温暖。 2. 续写线索：流浪汉引导老人坐下——流浪汉让老人穿上羽绒服，喝热汤——作者做出决定—作者买热汤和三明治——与流浪汉分享——作者学会分享的意义 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①放下：put aside/set down/lay aside ②站起来：stand up/rise to one’s feet/get up ③接近：approach/come up to/walk up to 情绪类 ①惊讶的：astonished/surprised ②感激：gratitude/appreciation 【点睛】【高分句型1】Seeing this, I was so ashamed of myself.（运用了现在分词短语作状语） 【高分句型2】People around cast admiring look on me, which made me relieved.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024—2025年度高二年级第二学期期末考试 英语学科 考生注意： 1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在答题卡和试卷上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦净后，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） 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What is the woman asking the man to do? A. Get home early. B. Speak more quietly. C. Go to sleep immediately. 2. What is the man going to do first? A. Have a meeting with the woman. B. Pick up his son from school. C. Work on a report. 3. When will the woman meet with Professor White? A. At 2:00 p. m. B. At 3:00p. m. C. At 3:30p. m. 4. Where are the speakers? A. At school. B. In a hospital. C. On the field. 5 What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Strangers. B. A couple. C. Shopkeeper and customer. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6. When did the man break his leg? A. When he was going for a walk. B When he was painting. C. When he was driving. 7. What is the man probably doing now? A. Making a call for help. B. Seeing a doctor. C. Driving a car. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. What does the woman want to do at first? A. Have a picnic. B. Visit her family. C. Go fishing. 9. Why doesn’t the woman want to play basketball? A. The basketball court is too far away. B. Doing exercise makes her tired. C. The weather is too hot. 10. Where do the speakers decide to go first? A. To a cafe. B. To a park. C. To a swimming pool 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11. What is the conversation mainly about? A. Starting university. B. Cooking a meal. C. Taking a class. 12. How does the woman feel? A. Hungry. B. Scared. C. Excited. 13. What does the man major in? A. History. B. Maths. C. Physics. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14. What is the woman’s favorite website? A. Beatport. B. YouTube. C. Vimeo. 15. What does the man think of YouTube? A. It. has many advertisements. B. It has little new music. C. It doesn’t have up-to-date news. 16. What does the man do on Vimeo? A. Read news. B. Listen to music. C. Watch videos. 17 How can Beatport be improved according to the man? A. By cutting down on advertisements. B. By providing full songs. C. By updating content. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. Who may get the money from Japan’s government? A. Part-time workers. B. Some. poor families. C. All children under age 19. 19. How often will the money be given? A. Once in their life. B. Three times a year. C. Twice a month. 20. Where did some people think the money will be according to the talk? A. In savings accounts. B. In computer stores. C. In shopping malls. 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 Public Speaking is designed to improve your understanding of the communication process and develop your skills as a public speaker as well as a critic of public speech. Assignments Throughout the course, you will deliver four prepared speeches of increasing length and complexity. You will prepare an outline for each speech. You will also write two short papers that analyze various aspects of oral presentation and rhetoric. Speech to introduce: Introduce yourself in 2 minutes. The goal is for your audience to remember your name and learn something about you. Speech to teach: The 4-minute speech will teach your audience about an idea or how to do something. The emphasis is on organization as well as on establishing common ground and credibility. Speech to initiate an action: You have 6 minutes to persuade your audience to take a specific action. The focus is on motivation and follow-through. Speech to change an attitude: You have 8-10 minutes to change your audience’s attitudes to a topic that you will have pre-tested for agreement or disagreement. The emphasis is on argumentation, credibility and persuasion. Interviews: You will receive in-class coaching on how to persuasively communicate your skills in a job interview. Analysis of a famous speech: Write an essay that analyzes the rhetorical strategies used in a famous speech of your choosing. Self-assessment: The purpose of this written assignment is to assess your work in the course. Grading Oral presentations and written components: 90% ＊Speech to introduce (5%) ＊Speech to teach (10%) ＊Speech to initiate an action (20%) ＊Speech to change an attitude (30%) ＊Analysis of a famous speech (20%) ＊Self-evaluation (5%) Class participation: 10% 1. Which assignment stresses motivation and follow-through? A. Speech to teach. B. Speech to initiate an action. C. Speech to introduce. D. Speech to change an attitude. 2. How much does written work account for? A. 25%. B. 30%. C. 35%. D. 55%. 3. Where is this text probably taken from? A. An academic article. B. A lesson plan. C. A speech announcement. D. A course guide. B As a fully bilingual Latina raising multicultural kid, I have always imagined myself passing down the Spanish language to them. I’ve had to think of more creative ways to get them excited about learning the language. Earlier this year we decided to take a Spanish immersion trip to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. We stayed at the Lopesan Costa Bavaro, a 5-star, all-inclusive hotel to make travel. and family activities a lot easier. To me, language is about more than just the words themselves; I want to teach them to value the world and: its many cultures. So the goal of the trip was to primarily speak to my kids in Spanish and offer them an enriching travel experience. I blocked out two-to-three-hour windows to speak to them only in Spanish. each: day and found that they became curious about the language and kept asking me how to translate words, even when we weren’t in practice mode. One of their favorite spots in the hotel was the ice cream shop. The kids learned what to call the sweet treat in Spanish (helado) and asked how to say the different ice cream flavors in Spanish too. The most important part of the immersion trip was to have fun and to set realistic expectations about their language development journey. My kids weren’t going to leave the trip being fully bilingual, but the goal was to spark their interest and create a positive learning experience. For me, it was also a reminder to let go of the bilingual parenting pressure I constantly put on myself. So much of passing down a language requires planning and consistency, which can be hard to keep up with at times — and that’s OK. Once we got home, my son asked us to download the app Duolingo on our devices so he could continue practicing his Spanish. And I still make it a point to occasionally shift to Spanish and teach them new words: little by little, poco a poco. 4 What was the main purpose of the author’s trip to Punta Cana? A. To enjoy an expensive hotel. B. To teach her kids Spanish through immersion. C. To explore the culture of the Dominican Republic. D. To visit family members living there. 5. How did the author teach her children Spanish during the trip? A. By playing games with them. B. By having them speak Spanish for two to three hours daily. C. By enrolling them in a language school. D. By speaking only Spanish for two to three hours daily. 6. What lesson did the author learn regarding bilingual parenting? A. It is vital to set strict language rules. B. Language learning is not important for cultural identity. C. Children should only learn one language at a time. D. It requires patience, planning, and consistency. 7. What does the author imply about her children’s language development? A. They generate a strong passion for Spanish. B. They became fluent in Spanish by the end of the trip. C. They have formed a habit of learning Spanish after the trip. D. They found Spanish too easy to learn. C Companies have been switching from, plastic straws to paper ones on the grounds of being more environmentally friendly. However, new research suggests the good - intentioned trend might not be the best alternative after all. The study found the vast majority of paper straws tested contained PFAS. Commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” PFAS don’t break down in the body or in the environment. “Straws made from plant-based materials, such as paper and bamboo, are often advertised as being more sustainable and eco-friendly than those made from plastic,” said Thimo Groffen, author of the study. “However, the presence of PFAS in these straws means that’s not necessarily true.” Researchers on the study examined 39 brands of straws in Belgium from supermarkets, toy stores, fast-food chains, drug stores and e-commerce stores. The straws were either made of paper, bamboo; glass, stainless steel or plastic, and the researchers tested each brand for concentrations of PFAS. 69% of the brands contained PFAS, with paper straws more likely to contain the chemicals. The researchers found 90% of paper straws had PFAS, compared to 80% of bamboo straws, 75% of plastic straws, and 40% of glass straws. Further, a paper straw brand was the brand with the highest PFAS concentration. Small amounts of PFAS do not pose a risk. However, a build-up of the chemicals in the body may cause dangerous health problems like liver damage, increased blood “The presence of PFAS in paper and bamboo straws shows they are not necessarily biodegradable (可生物降解的),” said Groffen. “We did not detect any PFAS in stainless steel straws, so I would advise consumers to use this type of straw — or just avoid using straws at all.” 8. Why do companies show a preference for paper straws? A. They are considered more economical. B. They are considered less harmful to the environment. C. They are considered more beneficial to health. D. They are considered easier to produce. 9. What can we know about PFAS from the text? A. They exist the least in plastic straws. B. They protect our health effectively. C. They are basic materials for straws. D. They are a potential threat to human health. 10. What does Groffen probably agree with? A. Paper straws will become more popular. B. We should use glass straws more often. C. We’d better drink without using straws. D. Stainless steel straws should be avoided. 11. Which of the following serves as the best title? A. Paper straws are more likely to contain forever chemicals B. Paper straws have entirely taken the place of plastic straws C. Paper straws have caused dangerous, health problems to humans D. Paper straws will become the best alternative for us in the future D Thanks to technology development, healthcare services are more accessible than ever. Hospitals have committed to digitally enabled care going mainstream and more health services have gone online than ever before. But are older people who don’t use the Internet being left behind? A study by Lancaster University found that lots of older people still avoid online life completely or use the Internet only on occasion. There are various reasons why older people don’t use the Internet. For many, a lack of confidence in their own ability to use technology raised fears about security, particularly with online banking. Whatever the reasons are, one of the biggest concerns about an off line older generation is the likelihood that online. Madeleine Starr MBE, director of business development and innovation at Carers UK, said, “Though many of us use technology in our everyday lives, seven out of ten people don’t yet think of technology when it comes to caring. So, many are not yet realizing the benefits of this technology. Accessing appointments, ordering prescriptions (处方) or having consultations online can all help reduce visits to doctors and unplanned hospital visits.” In an aging society, the Internet can make a huge amount of difference to older people requiring a bit of extra support and those caring for them. “Advice from specialist websites or symptom checkers is great for those who are unsure if their symptoms are cause for concern or find it difficult to get to a doctor’s appointment. Technology is making it easier to offer remote care and support for older people, helping them remain independent. The information on the Internet can prevent older people from taking their health into their own hands,” adds Caroline Abrahams, charity director at Age UK. However, services need to remain accessible to those who aren’t online. While it’s fine to support older people getting online, those who choose not to or cannot do so, for whatever reason, should not be treated like second-class citizens. They must still be able to access services in other ways that suit them. 12. What is the main purpose of paragraph 1? A. To raise a topic to be discussed. B. To list some important facts. C. To express the main idea of the text. D. To introduce new advances in science. 13. What might be the big concern about off line older people? A. They will suffer from terrible loneliness. B. They will face risks from online banking. C. They will fail to benefit from advanced online healthcare. D. They will underestimate the role of modern technology in healthcare. 14. Why does the author mention Caroline Abrahams’ words in paragraph 4? A. To stress the popularity of the Internet. B. To reveal technology is developing very fast now. C. To indicate the big challenges an aging society faces. D. To show the Internet is of great importance to older people. 15. What is the message the author wants to convey in the last paragraph? A. Health services should get support from professionals. B. Older people should be encouraged to place their health first. C. Older people should receive some training in using the Internet. D. Health services should be offered in ways that suit different people. 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。 Productivity can be a struggle for many of us. It can be easy to feel upset with overflowing email inboxes, housework, social responsibilities. ___16___ Write it down, do the tasks and cross them off! According to the psychologist David Cohen, there are three key reasons why lists are beneficial. Firstly, they help to drown out the disorder and anxiety that comes with having never-ending tasks. By writing everything down, we don’t have to rely on our memory and can instead focus on the task at hand. ___17___ Secondly, lists provide structure and guidance, giving us a plan to follow. As well as this, our brains are more likely to keep information that is presented in a structured and organized manner. ___18___. They act as proof of what we have achieved, which can help boost our sense of accomplishment and motivation. Seeing our progress on paper can be a great motivator to keep going and tackle more tasks. Another possible reason why our brains love lists is something called the “Zeigarnik Effect”. This is the name psychologists use for when we remember things we need to do, our unfinished tasks, better than things we have already completed. Researchers from Wake Forest University tested the interference of the Zeigarnik effect on a group of people. The researchers concluded that the group permitted to plan had reduced anxiety and performed better in the next task. ___19___ In conclusion, the to-do list is an invaluable tool for managing our daily lives. ___20___ It just might be the key to unlocking your full potential. A. Finally, lists give us the psychological boost as well. B. Instead, we can check our lists to remind us of what’s next. C. This not only helps us stay organized but also reduces mental stress. D. Nevertheless, making a to-do list is not always a straightforward process. E. However, one simple tool that can help us stay on top of everything is the to-do list. F. The next time you feel overwhelmed, grab a pen and paper, and start making your list. G. This finding highlights the importance of completing tasks and crossing them off our lists. 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 in a family where academic success was everything. My parents, both university professors, had my future ___21___ planned: top high school to Ivy League to lawyer. I followed the script perfectly until sophomore year, when a community theater poster ___22___ my path. During rehearsals for Romeo and Juliet, I discovered an unexpected passion. Memorizing lines felt ___23___ than solving math equations. The stage became my escape from ___24___. But when my parents found out, their ___25___ was sharp: “This is a distraction.” Despite their disapproval, I still kept going to practice. However, I was not as confident as I used to be. One night, my drama teacher ___26___ my trembling hands. “You have real talent,” she said, handing me an audition flyer (试镜传单). I hesitated — the audition ___27___ with a crucial exam. Ultimately, I ___28___ to follow my heart. Weeks later, standing nervously backstage, I realized this wasn’t just about acting. It was about ___29___ my own voice. The performance was far from perfect — I ___30___ a line in Act 2—but the audience’s applause felt more ___31___ than any test score. Now as a theater major, I understand: Life isn’t about ___32___ others’ expectations. True success means having the ___33___ to write your own story. Even my parents finally ___34___ that my choice brought unexpected growth. Looking back, that torn theater poster was the ___35___ of my true self. 21. A. neatly B. vaguely C. roughly D. blindly 22. A. blocked B. recorded C. widened D. altered 23. A. heavier B. smoother C. duller D. riskier 24. A. approval B. curiosity C. pressure D. boredom 25. A. ambition B. reaction C. tradition D. conclusion 26. A. ignored B. questioned C. noticed D. released 27. A. conflicted B. cooperated C. contrasted D. combined 28. A. pretended B. refused C. regretted D. chose 29. A. losing B. finding C. hiding D. doubting 30. A. criticized B. wrote C. translated D. forgot 31. A. artificial B. formal C. genuine D. awkward 32. A. setting B. avoiding C. lowering D. meeting 33. A. courage B. wealth C. luck D. fame 34. A. resisted B. predicted C. denied D. admitted 35. A. obstacle B. beginning C. ending D. routine 第二节（共10个小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 根据句子结构的语法性, 在下面空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词的适当形式填空 Dunhuang has been the passage that connects the Central Kingdom with the Western Regions west of Yumenguan including what is now Xinjiang and parts of Central Asia since the Han Dynasty. Dunhuang is ___36___ (close) related to the ancient Silk Road, and in 1987 the Mogao Caves, built in AD 366, were listed as a world cultural heritage. “Dunhuang has rich, colorful historical and cultural relics, and I am here ___37___ (find) Nepalese (尼泊尔) art elements from my hometown,” said Kumar Khadka, ___38___ international student from Nepal. It was his first visit to Dunhuang as part of the ancient Silk Road tour, ___39___ (organize) by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries. The event ___40___ (begin) in Beijing on 28 August, 2018, and Dunhuang was ___41___ (it) third stop. Nowadays 492 caves have well-preserved murals (壁画) and colourful paintings, many of ___42___ are made of fragile materials such as dirt, wood and wheat straw. So if 15 people remain in a cave for more than 10 minutes, the temperature in the cave will increase ___43___ five degrees. This means that a large number of ___44___ (tourist) will unavoidably speed up the ageing of the murals and colourful sculptures. With the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative, Dunhuang once again became the focus of the Silk Road. Meanwhile, the ___45___ (protect) of the cultural relics here must be the first priority today. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 随着暑假到来，很多学生到处旅游，也有很多学生忙着学习技能。针对这个现象，你校英文报开设专栏，邀请广大师生参与讨论：To travel or to learn skills? 请你就此话题投稿，内容包括： （1）阐述现象； （2）你的观点； （3）你的理由。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 To Travel or to Learn Skills? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 While walking along the street, the bitter cold of a December day in Barrow was ruining my mood. The temperature was below zero so I rushed into the sub way station, hoping to get warm. Warmth came to my body as I settled onto a bench with a cup of hot coffee. Now I was ready to relax and do some serious people-watching. I noticed a homeless man seated nearby. The pleasant smell of delicious food from the subway food court (美食广场) was attracting me to consider an early dinner. From the longing look in my neighbor’s eyes, it was obvious that he, too, noticed the good smell. I wondered how long it had been since he had eaten anything, expecting he would approach me for some food. But he never did. My head and heart were battling it out: the former telling me to mind my own business, and the latter urging me to make an immediate trip to the food court for him. While this inner debate was fierce, a well-dressed young couple suddenly approached. “Excuse me, sir,” began the husband. “We just finished eating and our appetite wasn’t as big as we thought. We hate to waste food. Can you help us out and put this to good use?” The kind stranger handed a large container with food. “Thank you.” came the grateful reply. Feeling good about what I had seen, but disappointed by my own lack of action, I observed my neighbor’s response to his sudden good fortune. He lifted the soup, cupping his hands around the steaming bowl. It was obvious that he was going to enjoy this miracle meal. He opened mouth and suddenly, he stopped. The reason for this unexpected behavior soon became clear. Entering the hall was a new arrival, in his seventies, without a hat and gloves. His lightweight jacket was a poor protection against cold. His face and hands were red and damaged. People around focused on him with pity and whispered at this sad sight. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 My neighbor was the only one taking action. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I went to buy food from the food court, with tears welling up in my eyes. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$