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三明市2024-2025学年第二学期普通高中期末质量检测 高二英语试题 （满分150分 考试时间120分钟） 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每题答案后，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，将答题卡交回。 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，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。 例:How much is the shirt? A. £ 19.15. B. £ 9.18. C. £ 9.15. 答案是C. 1. When does the man want to see Dr. Brown tomorrow? A. At 9:30. B. At 10:00. C. At 10:30. 2. What will the man ask about next? A. The principal and the staff. B. The arrangement for 10 o’clock. C. The location of the Main Hall. 3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Boss and employee. C. Doctor and patient. 4. How does the woman describe her boss? A. Mean. B. Serious. C. Considerate. 5. What does the man mean? A. The woman can get a ride from Peter. B. The woman should drive to Yellowstone. C. The woman needn’t take the geology class. 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 will the weather be like this afternoon? A. Cloudy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy. 7. How do the speakers feel about the game? A. It’s exciting. B. It’s surprising. C. It’s disappointing. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Whether to join a club. B. How to make friends. C. Who to play chess with. 9. What will Mary do next? A. Cook dinner. B. Have supper. C. Reserve a table. 听第8段材料，回答第10至13题 10. How does the woman get the news? A. From TV. B. From the radio. C. From the newspaper. 11. What is the man’s attitude toward the students’ living out of school? A. Supportive. B. Disapproving. C. Indifferent. 12. What does the woman prefer to do if living out of school? A. Live alone. B. Share an apartment. C. Stay with her parents. 13. What do the speakers agree on at the end of the conversation? A. Taking parents’ advice. B. Following the college’s rules. C. Living responsibly for themselves. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. How many applicants are the best fit in the man’s opinion? A. 2. B. 4. C. 7. 15. Who has worked in Wertz& Co for years? A. Betty Davidson. B. Fred White. C. Brenda Cox. 16. Why did the man leave Brenda Cox off his list? A. She did badly in the interview. B. She hasn’t graduated from school yet. C. She doesn’t have enough managerial experience. 17. Who are the speakers looking for? A. A financial manager. B. A college professor. C. A tax collector. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What is the speaker doing? A. Delivering a speech. B. Introducing a restaurant. C. Organizing a conference. 19. Where did the Slow Food Movement start? A. In France. B. In Japan. C. In Italy. 20. What does the speaker think Slow Food focuses more on? A. Tradition. B. Lifestyles. C. Healthy food. 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A As summer approaches, finding the perfect holiday destination becomes a hot topic on the internet. People of different zodiac signs (星座) are believed to have different preferences, so bonusFinder.co.uk provides varieties of recommendation for tourists. The following are some of them: Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19): Melbourne, Australia Practical Capricorns appreciate destinations balancing work and leisure. Melbourne, named the world’s friendliest city, offers cultural experiences at Federation Square and natural beauty at Royal Botanical Gardens. The city’s efficient public transport system and mix of museums and parks suit Capricorns perfectly. Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18): New Zealand Free-thinking Aquarians need space for creativity. New Zealand’s vast green valleys and clear lakes provide peaceful isolation. Walking trails through Tongariro National Park famous for The Lord of the Rings filming locations, allows Aquarians to connect with nature while enjoying quiet reflection. Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20): Hawaii, USA Water-loving Pisceans find comfort in Hawaii’s warm beaches. Swimming with sea turtles at Hanauma Bay or watching sunsets over volcanic landscapes matches their dreamy personality. Traditional luau dances with flower necklaces help shy Pisces express themselves gently. Aries (Mar 21-Apr 19): Alaska, USA Active Aries needs physical challenges. Alaska’s wilderness offers glacier hiking (冰川徒步) in Denali National Park and wildlife boat tours. The midnight sun phenomenon, providing 24-hour daylight during summer, gives energetic Aries extra time for adventures. 1. Which destination may appeal to a tourist born on Christmas day? A. Melbourne. B. New Zealand. C. Hawaii. D. Alaska. 2. Which activity would help a Pisces overcome shyness? A. Walking on the beach. B. Swimming with turtles. C. Trying a luau dance. D. Watching volcanic eruptions. 3. What common feature do New Zealand and Alaska share? A. Offering boat tours. B. Variety of national parks. C. Promoting creative thinking. D. Opportunities for nature exploration. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了bonusFinder.co.uk网站根据不同星座的特点，为游客推荐的适合夏季度假的目的地，包括摩羯座、水瓶座、双鱼座和白羊座各自对应的推荐地点及原因。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据推荐的第一个目的地“Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19): Melbourne, Australia (摩羯座（12月22日至1月19日）：澳大利亚墨尔本)”可知，摩羯座的出生日期是12月22日至1月19日，因此圣诞节（12月25日）出生的游客属于摩羯座，对应的推荐旅游目的地是澳大利亚墨尔本。故选A项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20): Hawaii, USA中“Traditional luau dances with flower necklaces help shy Pisces express themselves gently. (佩戴着花项链表演的传统卢奥舞能帮助害羞的双鱼座温柔地表达自己)”可知，尝试卢奥舞可以帮助双鱼座克服害羞。故选C项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18): New Zealand中“New Zealand’s vast green valleys and clear lakes provide peaceful isolation. Walking trails through Tongariro National Park, famous for The Lord of the Rings filming locations, allows Aquarians to connect with nature while enjoying quiet reflection. (新西兰广阔的绿色山谷和清澈的湖泊提供了宁静的隔离。穿过汤加里罗国家公园（以《指环王》拍摄地点而闻名）的徒步小径让水瓶座在享受宁静沉思的同时与大自然联系在一起。)”以及Aries (Mar 21-Apr 19): Alaska, USA中“Alaska’s wilderness offers glacier hiking (冰川徒步) in Denali National Park and wildlife boat tours. The midnight sun phenomenon, providing 24-hour daylight during summer, gives energetic Aries extra time for adventures. (阿拉斯加的荒野提供了在迪纳利国家公园的冰川徒步旅行和野生动物游船之旅。午夜太阳现象在夏季提供24小时的日光，为精力充沛的白羊座提供了额外的冒险时间。)”可知，新西兰和阿拉斯加都提供了探索自然的机会。故选D项。 B Liu Jiakun, a Chinese architect from Chengdu, won the 2024 Pitzker Prize, architecture’s highest honor. Known for designs that mix local culture with modern needs, he became the second Chinese citizen to receive this award. Unlike many architects who chase grand buildings, Liu’s creativity is grounded in local simple things. For 40 years, he has stayed in his hometown, proving local roots can grow into universal ideas. His famous work, West Village, shows this philosophy. Designed like a hotpot, where various ingredients come together in a bubbling and flavorful mix, this five-story building complex blurs the boundaries between public and private, formal and informal. Here, old men walk with pet birds, children play soccer, and young people take photos, all sharing one dynamic space. Liu’s career path was far from predetermined. Before college, he had never even heard of architecture. When filling out university applications, he simply sought a path to securing a stable job. Notably, throughout the decade after graduating, Liu almost abandoned architecture entirely, pouring his energy into writing. But, in 1993, a solo exhibition by a former classmate in Shanghai changed everything. “I realized architecture could be attractive, leading to people’s emotional responses and deep thinking.” Liu’s care for people shines brightest after disasters. In 2008, after an earthquake hit Wenchuan, he repurposed the stones from the quake into bricks to rebuild homes and create a memorial. “These bricks carry memories,” he explained. For a 15- year- old girl who loved books but died in the quake, he built a small pink memorial hall with a round skylight, letting sunlight dance like pages turning. To Liu, architecture is like writing — both need lifelong learning. “They force you to keep growing,” he smiles. Every building he creates, from earthquake memorials to community spaces, becomes what he calls “a love letter to my homeland”. Through brick and light, Liu Jiakun shows how staying true to one’s roots can shape spaces where everyone belongs. His story reminds us that greatness often grows from local soil. 4. What is Liu’s creation based on? A. Grand buildings. B. Universal ideas. C. Local roots. D. Dynamic space. 5. Why did Liu pick up architecture again? A. He needed a stable job. B. He regained his energy. C. He no longer liked writing. D. He was motivated by an exhibition. 6. What is the purpose of the specially- made bricks? A. To comfort people. B. To hold memories. C. In honor of a girl victim. D. For the sake of environment. 7. Which of following can best describe Liu Jiakun? A. Caring and creative. B. Positive and gifted. C. Sympathetic and generous. D. Passionate and humble. 【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。成都建筑师刘家琨获2024年普利兹克奖，其设计融本土文化与现代需求，关怀他人，作品如致祖国的情书，彰显扎根本土的价值。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Unlike many architects who chase grand buildings, Liu’s creativity is grounded in local simple things. (与许多追求宏伟建筑的建筑师不同，刘家琨的创造力植根于当地的简单事物。)”可知，他的创作基于本土根源。故选C项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“But, in 1993, a solo exhibition by a former classmate in Shanghai changed everything. (但在1993年，一位前同学在上海举办的个展改变了一切。)”以及他所说的“I realized architecture could be attractive, leading to people’s emotional responses and deep thinking. (我意识到建筑可以很有吸引力，能引发人们的情感反应和深入思考。)”可知，他因这场展览重新拾起建筑设计。故选D项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“In 2008, after an earthquake hit Wenchuan, he repurposed the stones from the quake into bricks to rebuild homes and create a memorial. (2008年汶川地震后，他将地震中的石头重新利用制成砖块，用于重建家园和建造纪念馆。)”以及“These bricks carry memories, (这些砖块承载着记忆，)”可知，特制砖块的目的是承载记忆。故选B项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Unlike many architects who chase grand buildings, Liu’s creativity is grounded in local simple things. (与许多追求宏伟建筑的建筑师不同，刘家琨的创造力植根于当地的简单事物。)”和“His famous work, West Village, shows this philosophy. (他的著名作品西村就体现了这一理念。)”可知，其富有创造力；根据第四段“Liu’s care for people shines brightest after disasters. (灾难过后，刘家琨对人们的关爱表现得最为突出。)”可知，其充满爱心。故选A项。 C Brains play a significant role in maintaining biodiversity. Brains allow for advanced processing of senses, creating clever hunters, hard-to-catch prey, and complicated mating behaviors. They also allow larger, more regulated bodies to evolve. Even brainless plants owe their diversity to interactions with brainy animals, from pollinators to plant- eaters. Since modern human beings appeared, brains began analyzing themselves. A recent finding marks a milestone: researchers published a complete map of neurons 神经元), also called connectome, in an adult fruit fly’s brain. They traced 140,000 neurons and 55 million connections. Earlier projects mapped simpler organisms like worms or fly larvae (幼虫), but this is the first detailed map of a fully grown animal that can move in three dimensions, avoid hunters, and interact with others. In terms of its application prospect, the finding is an extraordinary achievement. It helps researchers comprehend how flies’ neurons work together to turn sensory information into actions. It helps them understand people, too. While fly and human brains operate differently, what works technologically to produce the fly connectome should work for vertebrates (脊椎动物)as well. That will start with mice. Eventually, with enough technology and funding prepared, a human-brain connectome should be double. When this happens, many tricky questions, ranging from how to treat mental diseases to what makes humans human, may be easier to answer. Some people believe brains’ evolutionary speeding up even more. Beyond self- analysis, modern brains now create copies of themselves. The new finding may help people gain a new perspective on the AI technology. Since the mid-20th century, computers have been called “electronic brains”, initially as praise. As AI advances, concerns grow about systems potentially escaping control. However, current AI remains inefficient, needing city- scale power and endless data. A fruit fly, powered by rotting food, outperforms AI in tasks like navigation— skills employed in self- driving cars. Combing evolutionary insights with human creativity might birth a new era of “electronic brains”, pushing neural solution forward. Yet this raises a major question: will human brains and bodies still matter on this journey? For now, the concerns are too early— but the horizon is uncertain. 8. The first paragraph is mainly about brains’ ______. A. origin B. diversity C. importance D. development 9. What sets the recent research apart from previous ones? A. It shows brains analyse themselves. B. It applies a new research technique. C. It maps the neurons of an adult animal. D. It traces more neurons than before. 10. How does the author feel about the application of the finding? A. Concerned. B. Optimistic. C. Pessimistic. D. Cautious. 11. Why is AI mentioned in paragraph 4? A. To show brains’ evolution. B. To raise people’s concern. C. To introduce AI’s development. D. To stress the advantage of brains. 【答案】8. C 9. C 10. B 11. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。介绍了科学家首次完成成年果蝇全脑神经连接图谱的研究成果。 【8题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段的内容“Brains play a significant role in maintaining biodiversity. Brains allow for advanced processing of senses, creating clever hunters, hard-to-catch prey, and complicated mating behaviors. They also allow larger, more regulated bodies to evolve. Even brainless plants owe their diversity to interactions with brainy animals, from pollinators to plant- eaters.(大脑对维系生物多样性至关重要。其高级感知处理能力造就了狡黠的猎手、难擒的猎物与复杂的求偶行为，更促使生物演化出更庞大且调控精准的躯体。即便是无脑植物，其多样性亦归功于与智性动物（从传粉者到食植者）的协同演化。)”可知，作者旨在说明大脑在维持生物多样性中的重要作用。故选C项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段的句子“A recent finding marks a milestone: researchers published a complete map of neurons(神经元), also called connectome, in an adult fruit fly’s brain. They traced 140,000 neurons and 55 million connections. Earlier projects mapped simpler organisms like worms or fly larvae(幼虫), but this is the first detailed map of a fully grown animal that can move in three dimensions, avoid hunters, and interact with others.(最近的一项发现标志着一个里程碑：研究人员发表了成年果蝇大脑中神经元（也称为连接组）的完整图谱。他们追踪了14万个神经元和5500万个连接。早期的项目绘制了蠕虫或苍蝇幼虫等更简单的生物，但这是第一次详细绘制了能够在三维空间中移动、躲避猎人并与其他动物互动的成熟动物的地图)”可知，此次研究与以往不同之处在于首次绘制了“成年”动物的完整神经元连接图。故选C项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段的句子“In terms of its application prospect, the finding is an extraordinary achievement.(就其应用前景而言，这一发现是一项非凡的成就。)”和“Eventually, with enough technology and funding prepared, a human-brain connectome should be double. When this happens, many tricky questions, ranging from how to treat mental diseases to what makes humans human, may be easier to answer.(最终，有了足够的技术和资金准备，人类大脑连接体应该是现在的两倍。当这种情况发生时，许多棘手的问题，从如何治疗精神疾病到什么使人类成为人类，可能更容易回答。)”可知，作者对该发现的应用前景持积极、乐观的态度。故选B项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。 根据第四段的句子“However, current AI remains inefficient, needing city- scale power and endless data.(然而，目前的人工智能仍然效率低下，需要城市规模的电力和无尽的数据。)”先指出 AI 能耗巨大、效率低下，再根据“A fruit fly, powered by rotting food, outperforms AI in tasks like navigation— skills employed in self- driving cars.(一只以腐烂食物为能源的果蝇，在导航等任务上竟能超越人工智能——这类能力正是自动驾驶汽车所依赖的核心技术。)”，目的在于通过与 AI 的对比，突出生物大脑在效率与能力上的优势。故选D项。 D Maslow said, “If you have a hammer (锤子), then everything you’ll see is a nail.” Basically, when we are given a specific tool or skill, we tend to be influenced by its function. This may lead to the loss of unexpected thinking and solutions. Dr Sean Brady is an engineer in Brisbane, Australia, who specializes in investigating the causes of engineering failures. Brady tells the story of a US fire-fighting team known as the “Smoke Jumpers” who were parachute (空投) in to deal with a wildfire in Montana’s Mann Gulch in August 1949. The leader, Wagner Dodge, was to make sure that his team of 14 firefighters put out the fire and got out safely. When Dodge caught sight of the ridge, he calculated that they were likely to get stuck. In an act of “desperate creativity”, he pulled out matches, cracked one and lit up the grass in front of him to create what would be called an “escape fire”. He screamed out to his team to lie down in the burnt ash. But his team members continued to run. Their equipment was way too heavy to run with and Dodge gave the order to drop all, but many of them didn’t. It took five minutes for the fire to burn across Dodge’s position. He stood up pretty much unhurt but 13 of the men died in the valley that day. It is striking that even when faced with a life-threatening situation, the Smoke Jumpers cannot give up their own expertise temporarily to recognize the opportunity of the escape route Dodge offers them. They are wedded to their tools and what they know. The question is if our expertise is not appropriate or the tools we have are not going to solve the problem, do we accept this and consider other options? Sean Brady highlights that we are more likely to ignore the facts and behave unwisely. We trust in the tools that we know well whether they are the best ones for the job or not. 12. How does the author develop the passage? A. By giving an example. B. By making comparison. C. By giving facts. D. By listing data. 13. What can we infer from the wildfire disaster mentioned in the passage? A. The leader misjudged the situation. B. The team lacked efficient teamwork. C. 13 members died of too heavy equipment. D. Wagner Dodge survived in an unusual way. 14. What does the underlined word “wedded” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Exposed. B. Devoted. C. Stuck. D. Opposed. 15. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text? A. Investigate the Causes of Failures. B. Put Down Your Hammer to Innovation. C. Improve Your Tools to a Better Solution. D. Learn to Give up When Facing Great Trouble. 【答案】12. A 13. D 14. C 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要通过引用马斯洛的名言引出观点：当人们拥有特定工具或技能时，可能会受其功能影响，失去突破性思维和解决方案。随后以1949年美国“空降灭火队”在蒙大拿州曼Gulch野火中的事件为例，阐述了人们过于依赖自身专业知识和工具而忽视其他解决办法的现象。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。纵览全文以及第二段“Dr Sean Brady is an engineer in Brisbane, Australia, who specializes in investigating the causes of engineering failures. Brady tells the story of a US fire-fighting team known as the “Smoke Jumpers” who were parachute (空投) in to deal with a wildfire in Montana’s Mann Gulch in August 1949.(肖恩·布雷迪博士是澳大利亚布里斯班的一名工程师，专门研究工程故障的原因。布雷迪讲述了一个名为“空降消防员”的美国消防队的故事。1949年8月，这些消防员空降到蒙大拿州的曼恩峡谷，去应对一场野火)”可知，文章开头引用马斯洛的话提出观点，即人们拥有特定工具或技能时易受其影响，失去其他思路。接着详细讲述了美国“空降灭火队”在1949年蒙大拿州曼Gulch野火中的遭遇，以此为例来支撑开头提出的观点。因此，作者是通过举例来展开文章的。故选A项。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“In an act of “desperate creativity”, he pulled out matches, cracked one and lit up the grass in front of him to create what would be called an “escape fire”. He screamed out to his team to lie down in the burnt ash. (在一种“绝望的创造力”的行为中，他拿出火柴，点燃一根，点燃了面前的草，制造了所谓的“逃生火”。他大声呼喊队员们躺在燃烧的灰烬中。)”以及第四段中“It took five minutes for the fire to burn across Dodge’s position. He stood up pretty much unhurt but 13 of the men died in the valley that day. (大火烧过道奇的位置花了五分钟。他站起来几乎毫发无伤，但那天有13个人死在了山谷里。)”可知，Dodge通过点燃逃生火的方式，在火势蔓延到他的位置之前，让自己站在了已经燃烧过的灰烬中，从而避免了被大火烧伤，而13名队员却丧生。这表明Dodge以一种不寻常的方式幸存了下来。故选D项。 【14题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线单词上文“It is striking that even when faced with a life-threatening situation, the Smoke Jumpers cannot give up their own expertise temporarily to recognize the opportunity of the escape route Dodge offers them. (令人震惊的是，即使面对危及生命的情况，灭火队队员也无法暂时放弃自己的专业知识，不认可Dodge为他们提供的逃生路线的机会。)”可知，在生死关头，灭火队队员仍无法放弃自己的专业知识，即他们过分依赖自己的工具和知识。由此可知，划线单词所在句意为“他们固守自己的工具和知识”，wedded意为“被困的，固守”与“Stuck (陷入，固守)”意思相近。故选C项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章围绕人们过于依赖自身工具和专业知识，而忽视其他可能的解决办法这一现象展开，通过灭火队的例子说明打破这种局限、进行创新的重要性。B项“放下你的锤子去创新”呼应了开头马斯洛的话，点明了文章主旨，即不要被固有工具和知识束缚，要勇于寻找新方法。因此适宜作为标题使用。故选B项。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 In an era where 70% of American adults report anxiety and UK work stress reaches a record high, coach Fiona Harrold offers practical solutions. Self-belief, she notes, serves as the ultimate defense against life’s uncertainties. Here are five proven strategies to strengthen confidence. Build Your Identity When self-doubt struck before writing her first book, Harrold listed why she was uniquely qualified. ___16___. The trick, inspired by her father’s advice “sell it to yourself first,” rebuilt her confidence, allowing her to complete the manuscript successfully. Build social connection Harrold warns against isolation, citing lockdowns’ harmful mental effects. Regular community connections, she emphasizes, maintain emotional stability and self- trust. During difficult times, friends who recognize your potential can “lend” their belief until you recover. ___17___. Practice Consistently As we know, regular workout makes us strong. ___18___. Daily exercises like positive self-talk and goal-setting gradually strengthen self-belief. Harrold concludes, “Small regular actions create lasting change — the key lies not in perfection, but in persistent effort.” ___19___ Tony Robbin’s famous saying “Show me your state and I’ll show your future” highlights mind-body connection. Studies show 10 minutes of fast walking boosts mental energy. Physical movement often provides fresh perspectives on problems. Harrold advises leaving negative thoughts through activities like dancing or hiking. Stop Self-Criticism You are your own worst critic or greatest supporter. Harrold shares a client’s story: A prisoner who began helping others during his sentence later became a motivational speaker. She urges treating mistakes as learning opportunities. “Forgive past errors,” she insists, “or self-blame will trap you in history.” Let go of what you may be blaming yourself for, either in your professional life or personal. ___20___. They will equip you to transform anxiety into empowerment. Start practicing them today because your journey from self- doubt to confidence begins with the first step forward and always remember that building unshakable self-belief demands courage and action. A. Move Your Body B. Leave Negative Thoughts C. So it is with confidence- building D. True confidence starts from self-acceptance E. That is why you need to connect with other people F. The strategies are rooted in psychology and real-life success G. This simple exercise transformed self-doubt into determination 【答案】16. G 17. E 18. C 19. A 20. F 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍五种增强自信的策略：构建身份认同、建立社交连接、持续练习、活动身体、停止自我批评，助将焦虑化为力量。 【16题详解】 由上文“When self-doubt struck before writing her first book, Harrold listed why she was uniquely qualified.(在写第一本书前，当自我怀疑袭来时，哈罗德列出了自己具备独特资质的原因。)”及下文“The trick, inspired by her father’s advice “sell it to yourself first,” rebuilt her confidence, allowing her to complete the manuscript successfully.(这个技巧受到她父亲“先卖给自己”的建议的启发，重建了她的信心，让她成功地完成了手稿。)”可知，此处需要说明这一做法带来的转变。G项This simple exercise transformed self-doubt into determination.(这个简单的练习将自我怀疑转化为决心。) 中“This simple exercise”指代 “列出自身资质” 的行为，“transformed self-doubt into determination”承接上文的“self-doubt”并引出下文的“rebuilt her confidence”，清晰展现做法与效果的关联。故选G项。 【17题详解】 由上文“Harrold warns against isolation, citing lockdowns’ harmful mental effects. Regular community connections, she emphasizes, maintain emotional stability and self- trust. During difficult times, friends who recognize your potential can “lend” their belief until you recover.(哈罗德警告不要隔离，理由是封锁会对精神产生有害影响。她强调，定期的社区联系可以保持情绪稳定和自信。在困难时期，认识到你潜力的朋友可以“借出”他们的信念，直到你康复。)”可知，此处需要总结社交连接的必要性。E项That is why you need to connect with other people.(这就是你需要与他人建立联系的原因。)中“That”概括上文社交带来的好处，“need to connect with other people”是对前文的总结，明确强调社交连接的重要性，逻辑闭环完整。故选E项。 【18题详解】 由上文“As we know, regular workout makes us strong.(众所周知，定期锻炼能让我们变强。)”及下文“Daily exercises like positive self- talk and goal- setting gradually strengthen self- belief.(积极的自我对话和目标设定等日常锻炼逐渐增强了自信心。)”可知，此处需要建立锻炼与信心培养的类比。C项So it is with confidence-building.(建立信心也是如此。)中“So it is with”实现从“定期锻炼变强”到“日常练习增强信心”的类比，说明两者均需持续行动，自然衔接上下文逻辑。故选C项。 【19题详解】 由下文“Tony Robbins’ famous saying “Show me your state and I’ll show your future” highlights mind- body connection. Studies show 10 minutes of fast walking boosts mental energy. Physical movement often provides fresh perspectives on problems. Harrold advises leaving negative thoughts through activities like dancing or hiking.(托尼·罗宾斯的名言“向我展示你的状态，我将展示你的未来”突出了身心之间的联系。研究表明，10分钟的快走可以提高精神能量。身体运动往往能为问题提供新的视角。哈罗德建议通过跳舞或徒步旅行等活动来摆脱消极的想法。)”可知，此处需要概括该部分关于身体运动的核心。A 项Move Your Body.(活动你的身体。) 中“Move Your Body”精准概括下文“fast walking, dancing, hiking”等内容，作为段落主题句，明确该策略聚焦身体运动，结构清晰。故选A项。 【20题详解】 由下文“They will equip you to transform anxiety into empowerment.(它们会让你有能力将焦虑转化为力量。)”可知，此处需要说明这些策略的基础。F项The strategies are rooted in psychology and real-life success.(这些策略植根于心理学和现实生活中的成功案例。) 中“The strategies”指代上文五种方法，“rooted in psychology and real-life success”解释其可靠性，为下文“transform anxiety into empowerment”的效果提供依据，逻辑严谨。故选F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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Keller served as a volunteer in the Youth Home of the community. There, she met Robin, who had anger management ___21___ and had been suspended from school many times. When something seemed wrong to him, Robin easily became ___22___. In a chemistry class, the students were busy doing experiments, but Robin was the ___23___. “Robin, why don’t you join us instead of staying ___24___?” the teacher said. He got up from his chair ___25___, pushed it over, and yelled something rude. Then he received a ___26___ for his rudeness again, and had to stay in the Youth Home for one week. Learning his situation, Keller was trying her best to ___27___ with Robin. On the day of his ___28___, she asked Robin to talk to her for a moment. He seemed unhappy but ___29___. Keller told him that if he felt like he was going to lose ___30___, he could step outside for a moment to ___31___ himself. That week went smoothly. From that point on, Robin was a ___32___ student. Back at school, he no longer ___33___ joining others. On Christmas, Robin wrote Keller a(an) ___34___ letter about how good the week had been for him. Today, Keller still feels ___35___ to reread it when she encounters difficulties. 21. A. issue B. talent C. concern D. system 22. A. nervous B. worried C. angry D. sorrowful 23 A. model B. witness C. exception D. representative 24. A. calm B. awake C. low D. alone 25. A. willingly B. suddenly C. frequently D. gradually 26. A. suspension B. delay C. guarantee D. response 27. A. conflict B. connect C. correspond D. agree 28. A. arrival B. return C. departure D. release 29. A. rejected B. agreed C. abandoned D. left 30. A. face B. heart C. hope D. control 31. A. forgive B. collect C. help D. persuade 32. A. magical B. qualified C. changed D. humble 33. A. resisted B. enjoyed C. considered D. risked 34. A. apology B. invitation C. thank-you D. inquiry 35. A. annoyed B. surprised C. stressed D. touched 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. C 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. B 28. A 29. B 30. D 31. B 32. C 33. A 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Keller在青年之家帮助有愤怒管理问题的Robin，给他建议，使他改变，Robin写感谢信，激励着Keller。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在那里，她遇到了Robin，他有愤怒管理问题，已经被学校停学多次。A. issue问题；B. talent天赋；C. concern担忧；D. system系统。根据下文“had been suspended from school many times”可知，这里指Robin因愤怒管理有问题而被停学，issue符合语境。故选A项。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当他觉得有什么不对劲时，Robin很容易生气。A. nervous紧张的；B. worried担心的；C. angry生气的；D. sorrowful悲伤的。根据上文“who had anger management ____ ”可知，前文提到Robin有愤怒管理问题，此处指他容易生气，angry与anger management呼应。故选C项。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：化学课上，学生们都忙着做实验，但 Robin是个例外。A. model模范；B. witness目击者；C. exception例外；D. representative代表。根据 上文“the students were busy doing experiments”和but表转折可知，这里指Robin与其他学生不同，是例外，exception符合语境。故选C项。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“Robin，你为什么不和我们一起，而要一个人待着？”老师说。A. calm平静的；B. awake醒着的；C. low低落的；D. alone独自的。根据上文“the students were busy doing experiments, but Robin was the ____ .”以及语境可知。这里指学生们都在一起做实验，而Robin独自待着，alone符合语境。故选D项。 【25题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：他突然从椅子上站起来，把椅子推倒，大声说了些粗鲁的话。A. willingly愿意地；B. suddenly突然地；C. frequently频繁地；D. gradually逐渐地。根据上文“He got up from his chair”并结合语境可知，Robin生气时的动作是突然发生的，suddenly符合语境。故选B项。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后，他又因为粗鲁的行为被停学，不得不在青年之家待一个星期。A. suspension停学；B. delay延迟；C. guarantee保证；D. response回应。根据上文“had been suspended from school many times”可知，此处是原词复现，指再次被停学。故选A项。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：了解到他的情况后，Keller尽力与Robin建立联系。A. conflict冲突；B. connect联系；C. correspond符合；D. agree同意。根据上文“Keller served as a volunteer in the Youth Home of the community.”以及常识可知，Keller作为志愿者，会尝试与Robin沟通联系，connect符合语境。故选B项。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在他到达的那天，她请Robin和她谈一会儿。A. arrival到达；B. return返回；C. departure离开；D. release释放。根据上文“had to stay in the Youth Home for one week”以及语境可知，此处指Robin到达青年之家的那天，arrival符合语境。故选A项。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他看起来不高兴，但同意了。A. rejected拒绝；B. agreed同意；C. abandoned抛弃；D. left离开。根据上文“He seemed unhappy”以及but可知，前后是转折关系，虽然不高兴但还是同意了，agreed符合语境。故选B项。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Keller告诉他，如果他感觉自己快要失控了，可以出去一会儿，让自己平静下来。A. face脸；B. heart心；C. hope希望；D. control控制。根据上文“who had anger management”可知，Robin有愤怒管理问题，容易失控，lose control表示“失控”，符合语境。故选D项。 31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Keller告诉他，如果他感觉自己快要失控了，可以出去一会儿，让自己平静下来。A. forgive原谅；B. collect使平静；C. help帮助；D. persuade说服。根据上文“Keller told him that if he felt like he was going to lose ____ ,”可知，这里指快失控时可以出去让自己平静下来，collect oneself，表示“使自己平静下来”，符合Robin失控时需要冷静的语境。故选B项。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：从那以后，Robin变成了一个变了样的学生。A. magical神奇的；B. qualified合格的；C. changed改变的；D. humble谦虚的。根据下文“Back at school, he no longer ____ joining others.”以及语境可知，Robin发生了改变，changed符合语境。故选C项。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：回到学校后，他不再抗拒加入其他人。A. resisted抗拒；B. enjoyed享受；C. considered考虑；D. risked冒险。根据上文“ In a chemistry class, the students were busy doing experiments, but Robin was the ____ .”可知，Robin之前总是独自待着，而现在不再抗拒和他人一起，resisted符合语境。故选A项。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：圣诞节时，Robin给Keller写了一封感谢信，讲述那个星期对他来说有多美好。A. apology道歉；B. invitation邀请；C. thank-you感谢；D. inquiry询问。根据下文“how good the week had been for him”以及语境可知，这里指Robin因Keller的帮助而改变，会写感谢信，thank-you符合语境。故选C项。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：今天，当Keller遇到困难时，重读这封信仍然感到很感动。A. annoyed恼怒的；B. surprised惊讶的；C. stressed紧张的；D. touched感动的。根据上文“ On Christmas, Robin wrote Keller a(an) ____ letter about how good the week had been for him. ”以及语境可知，收到感谢信，尤其是在自己有困难时重读，会感到感动，touched符合语境。故选D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。 The Miao people believe that birds are important for harvests. It is common to see beautiful birdcages ___36___ (place) in front of many houses in the Miao villages. Wang Qiu is an inheritor (传承人) of the Kala birdcage-making craft (工艺). She ___37___ (learn) and developed the craft for 18 years since she married her husband in 2005. Her teacher is Wang Yuhe, a local inheritor of the skill in Guizhou ___38___ also her husband’s father. “The cage is made of moso bamboos (楠竹) and water bamboos, so it is famous for its ___39___ (strong) and flexibility,” explained Wang. As a member of a younger generation, Wang works ___40___ (devoted) to try something new. She has designed productive works, from earrings in the shape of Kala birdcages ___41___ bookshelves made with the craft. ___42___ (show) Kala birdcages to more people, Wang shares videos on social media, ___43___ people can learn about the skills. In this way, people will know more about the Miao people and their ___44___ (fascinate) culture. In fact, the craft has also become ___45___ unique way for local people to become richer. 【答案】36. placed 37. has learned##has learnt 38. and 39. strength 40. devotedly 41. to 42. To show 43. where 44. fascinating 45. a 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章以苗族卡拉鸟笼制作技艺的传承人王秋为主角，通过她的个人经历与创新实践，介绍这一非遗技艺的历史渊源、材料特色、当代发展及其在乡村振兴中的作用。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在苗寨中，常见精美的鸟笼悬挂于家家户户门前。空格处应该用非谓语动词作定语，修饰前面的名词birdcages，名词birdcages与动词place之间是被动关系，需用过去分词作定语。故填placed。 【37题详解】 考查时态。句意：她自2005年结婚后，已经学习并发展这门手艺18年。空格处是谓语动词，根据时间状语since 2005及for 18 years，用现在完成时；主语是she，助动词用has。故填has learned/learnt。 【38题详解】 考查连词。句意：她的师傅是贵州省级非遗传承人王玉和，同时也是她的家翁。空格前的a local inheritor of the skill in Guizhou与下文的also her husband’s father是并列关系，应该用连词and连接。故填and。 【39题详解】 考查名词。句意：鸟笼以楠竹和水竹制成，因此以其强度和柔韧性闻名。根据空格前的介词for可知，空格处应该用名词strength作介词for的宾语。故填strength。 【40题详解】 考查副词。句意：作为年轻一代，她全心投入地尝试创新。空格处修饰动词works，应该用副词devotedly作状语。故填 devotedly。 41题详解】 考查介词。句意：她创作了一系列融合传统工艺的实用作品，从卡拉鸟笼造型的耳坠到运用该技艺打造的书架，不一而足。from…to…“从……到……”是固定搭配。故填to。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：为向更多人展示卡拉鸟笼，王通过社交媒体分享制作视频，使观众得以领略这项传统技艺。空格处作目的状语，应该用不定式形式。故填To show。 【43题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：为向更多人展示卡拉鸟笼，王通过社交媒体分享制作视频，使观众得以领略这项传统技艺。空格处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词social media， 关系词在从句中作地点状语，所以用关系副词where引导从句。故填where。 【44题详解】 考查形容词。句意：如此，世人方能更深入地了解苗族及其瑰丽文化。根据空格后的名词culture可知，空格处应该用形容词fascinating作定语，修饰后面的名词culture。故填fascinating。 【45题详解】 考查冠词。句意：实际上，这门手艺也已成为当地群众致富的一种独特方式。根据下文的单数名词way可知，空格处应该用不定冠词，表示“一”，unique的发音是辅音音素开头，所以用a。故填a。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假如你是李华，本学期你选修了学校开设的英文诗歌鉴赏课，请你写一封信给你的英国笔友Peter，分享你的收获。内容包括： 1.课程简介； 2.收获与感想。 注意： 1.词数80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Peter, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Looking forward to hearing from you. Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Peter, I’ve taken an English poetry appreciation course this term and can’t wait to share the wonderful experience with you. The 8- week course explores varieties of English poems, such as Shakespeare’s sonnets and list poems. We analyze rhyme patterns, metaphors application, and emotions conveyed. Tasks like reciting verses and discussing in groups make the course dynamic and cheerful. Our teacher also encourages creative writing, which makes me fascinated. Through the course, I’ve improved my literary appreciation and gained confidence in expressing feelings poetically. I think poetry is a bridge connecting hearts across cultures. Looking forward to hearing from you. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生写一封信给英国笔友Peter，分享其选修学校开设的英文诗歌鉴赏课的收获。 【详解】1.词汇积累 各种各样的：varieties of →a variety of 充满活力的：dynamic→vibrant 着迷的：fascinated→enchanted 连接：connect→link 2.句式拓展 并列句变复合句 原句：I’ve taken an English poetry appreciation course this term and can’t wait to share the wonderful experience with you. 拓展句：I’ve taken an English poetry appreciation course this term, which is such a wonderful experience that I can’t wait to share it with you. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Our teacher also encourages creative writing, which makes me fascinated.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】I think poetry is a bridge connecting hearts across cultures.（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。 When my 10-year-old brother Ryan, announced he would be the host at the school concert, I did my best to sound excited. “I can’t wait to see it,” I said. The theme was Songs From Every Continent, and the kids would dress up like animals. “I’m going to have my own microphone and everything” Ryan yelled. He couldn’t wait for the concert to begin, but for me, it was challenging. Their school concerts were long, the chairs were uncomfortable, and I knew Ryan didn’t need me there for moral support. Still, it was my sisterly duty to attend. Thankfully, Ryan couldn’t read my mind. Before the concert even started, I already wanted to run away. “God, help me get through this,” I begged. The lights dimmed (变暗). Ryan took the stage, wearing what looked like a kangaroo. He picked up his microphone and said with a perfect accent, “Evening, mates.” He commented on the performances without a bit of nerves, just as I knew he would be. The part seemed perfect for him. No surprise there, but we were only halfway through the program! “Let’s clap for the next group,” Ryan said. A class of younger students stepped up to the stage, and it took a while for them to gather. I shifted in my seat, barely standing the concert any more. Then one student, called Michael, wearing monkey ears, shyly made his way to the standing microphone. I saw his lips move, but whatever he said had come out as a whisper. The boy looked confused. He tried again, but it was no use. Something was wrong with the microphone The boy hung his head, his monkey ears down- turned, and I wondered if he was crying. Everyone around me looked uncomfortable for the boy, but no one knew what to do. It never occurred to me that the incident would show me more about Ryan. 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。 “It’s okay, Michael,” a voice rang out. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I thoroughly enjoyed the rest of the concert. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】作答示例 “It’s okay, Michael,” a voice rang out. To my surprise, it was Ryan speaking confidently through the microphone. He moved quickly to the trembling boy’s side, calling him “a brave little monkey” and comforting him gently. Then Ryan handed his microphone to Michael and gave him a thumb-up. Michael collected himself. Taking a deep breath, he signaled his classmates to restart their song. With the last note fading away, cheers erupted instantly, washing away the earlier tension. Something changed secretly. I thoroughly enjoyed the rest of the concert. No longer shifting about in the chair, I became absorbed in every performance. When looking at Ryan, I saw a more capable and confident boy on the stage. The concert flowed smoothly afterward. When Ryan finally announced the final, I rushed to the backstage with joyful excitement. I hugged him tightly, telling him I was so proud for his quick reaction and compassion. What a wonderful night! 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，文章讲述作者陪弟弟Ryan参加学校音乐会，起初觉得无聊，只想应付。弟弟作为主持人表现出色，而当另一个男孩因麦克风故障陷入窘境时，这件事让作者对弟弟有了新的认识。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段内容“‘没事的，Michael，’ 一个声音响了起来。”可以预测续写这段主要内容：Ryan自信地安慰麦克风出问题的Michael，助其完成演唱，紧张消散，作者对他改观。 ②由第二段首句内容“剩下的音乐会我听得津津有味。”可以预测续写这段主要内容：作者兴致勃勃看完剩余演出，见识到Ryan的能力与自信，音乐会结束后向他表达骄傲，那夜很美妙。 2.续写线索：Ryan安慰Michael——助Michael完成演唱——作者对Ryan改观——见识到Ryan的能力——为Ryan感到骄傲 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①.安慰：comfort/reassure/soothe ②.宣布： announce/declare ③.拥抱：hug/embrace 情绪类 ①.惊讶：surprise/astonishment/amazement ②.激动：excitement/thrill 【点睛】[高分句型1]. He moved quickly to the trembling boy’s side, calling him “a brave little monkey” and comforting him gently. （运用了现在分词作状语） [高分句型2]. With the last note fading away, cheers erupted instantly, washing away the earlier tension. （运用了with的复合结构） [高分句型3]. When looking at Ryan, I saw a more capable and confident boy on the stage. （运用了状语从句的省略） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 三明市2024-2025学年第二学期普通高中期末质量检测 高二英语试题 （满分150分 考试时间120分钟） 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每题答案后，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，将答题卡交回。 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，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。 例:How much is the shirt? A. £ 19.15. B. £ 9.18. C. £ 9.15. 答案是C. 1. When does the man want to see Dr. Brown tomorrow? A. At 9:30. B. At 10:00. C. At 10:30. 2. What will the man ask about next? A. The principal and the staff. B. The arrangement for 10 o’clock. C. The location of the Main Hall. 3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Boss and employee. C. Doctor and patient. 4. How does the woman describe her boss? A. Mean. B. Serious. C. Considerate. 5. What does the man mean? A. The woman can get a ride from Peter. B. The woman should drive to Yellowstone. C. The woman needn’t take the geology class. 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 will the weather be like this afternoon? A. Cloudy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy. 7. How do the speakers feel about the game? A. It’s exciting. B. It’s surprising. C. It’s disappointing. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Whether to join a club. B. How to make friends. C. Who to play chess with. 9. What will Mary do next? A. Cook dinner. B. Have supper. C. Reserve a table. 听第8段材料，回答第10至13题 10. How does the woman get the news? A. From TV. B. From the radio. C. From the newspaper. 11. What is the man’s attitude toward the students’ living out of school? A. Supportive. B. Disapproving. C. Indifferent. 12. What does the woman prefer to do if living out of school? A. Live alone. B. Share an apartment. C. Stay with her parents. 13 What do the speakers agree on at the end of the conversation? A. Taking parents’ advice. B. Following the college’s rules. C. Living responsibly for themselves. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14 How many applicants are the best fit in the man’s opinion? A. 2. B. 4. C. 7. 15. Who has worked in Wertz& Co for years? A. Betty Davidson. B. Fred White. C. Brenda Cox. 16. Why did the man leave Brenda Cox off his list? A. She did badly in the interview. B. She hasn’t graduated from school yet. C. She doesn’t have enough managerial experience. 17. Who are the speakers looking for? A. A financial manager. B. A college professor. C. A tax collector. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What is the speaker doing? A. Delivering a speech. B. Introducing a restaurant. C. Organizing a conference. 19. Where did the Slow Food Movement start? A. In France. B. In Japan. C. In Italy. 20. What does the speaker think Slow Food focuses more on? A. Tradition. B. Lifestyles. C. Healthy food. 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A As summer approaches, finding the perfect holiday destination becomes a hot topic on the internet. People of different zodiac signs (星座) are believed to have different preferences, so bonusFinder.co.uk provides varieties of recommendation for tourists. The following are some of them: Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19): Melbourne, Australia Practical Capricorns appreciate destinations balancing work and leisure. Melbourne, named the world’s friendliest city, offers cultural experiences at Federation Square and natural beauty at Royal Botanical Gardens. The city’s efficient public transport system and mix of museums and parks suit Capricorns perfectly. Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18): New Zealand Free-thinking Aquarians need space for creativity. New Zealand’s vast green valleys and clear lakes provide peaceful isolation. Walking trails through Tongariro National Park, famous for The Lord of the Rings filming locations, allows Aquarians to connect with nature while enjoying quiet reflection. Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20): Hawaii, USA Water-loving Pisceans find comfort in Hawaii’s warm beaches. Swimming with sea turtles at Hanauma Bay or watching sunsets over volcanic landscapes matches their dreamy personality. Traditional luau dances with flower necklaces help shy Pisces express themselves gently. Aries (Mar 21-Apr 19): Alaska, USA Active Aries needs physical challenges. Alaska’s wilderness offers glacier hiking (冰川徒步) in Denali National Park and wildlife boat tours. The midnight sun phenomenon, providing 24-hour daylight during summer, gives energetic Aries extra time for adventures. 1. Which destination may appeal to a tourist born on Christmas day? A. Melbourne. B. New Zealand. C. Hawaii. D. Alaska. 2. Which activity would help a Pisces overcome shyness? A. Walking on the beach. B. Swimming with turtles. C. Trying a luau dance. D. Watching volcanic eruptions. 3. What common feature do New Zealand and Alaska share? A. Offering boat tours. B. Variety of national parks. C. Promoting creative thinking. D. Opportunities for nature exploration. B Liu Jiakun, a Chinese architect from Chengdu, won the 2024 Pitzker Prize, architecture’s highest honor. Known for designs that mix local culture with modern needs, he became the second Chinese citizen to receive this award. Unlike many architects who chase grand buildings, Liu’s creativity is grounded in local simple things. For 40 years, he has stayed in his hometown, proving local roots can grow into universal ideas. His famous work, West Village, shows this philosophy. Designed like a hotpot, where various ingredients come together in a bubbling and flavorful mix, this five-story building complex blurs the boundaries between public and private, formal and informal. Here, old men walk with pet birds, children play soccer, and young people take photos, all sharing one dynamic space. Liu’s career path was far from predetermined. Before college, he had never even heard of architecture. When filling out university applications, he simply sought a path to securing a stable job. Notably, throughout the decade after graduating, Liu almost abandoned architecture entirely, pouring his energy into writing. But, in 1993, a solo exhibition by a former classmate in Shanghai changed everything. “I realized architecture could be attractive, leading to people’s emotional responses and deep thinking.” Liu’s care for people shines brightest after disasters. In 2008, after an earthquake hit Wenchuan, he repurposed the stones from the quake into bricks to rebuild homes and create a memorial. “These bricks carry memories,” he explained. For a 15- year- old girl who loved books but died in the quake, he built a small pink memorial hall with a round skylight, letting sunlight dance like pages turning. To Liu, architecture is like writing — both need lifelong learning. “They force you to keep growing,” he smiles. Every building he creates, from earthquake memorials to community spaces, becomes what he calls “a love letter to my homeland”. Through brick and light, Liu Jiakun shows how staying true to one’s roots can shape spaces where everyone belongs. His story reminds us that greatness often grows from local soil. 4. What is Liu’s creation based on? A. Grand buildings. B. Universal ideas. C. Local roots. D. Dynamic space. 5. Why did Liu pick up architecture again? A. He needed a stable job. B. He regained his energy. C. He no longer liked writing. D. He was motivated by an exhibition. 6. What is the purpose of the specially- made bricks? A. To comfort people. B. To hold memories. C. In honor of a girl victim. D. For the sake of environment. 7. Which of following can best describe Liu Jiakun? A. Caring and creative. B. Positive and gifted. C. Sympathetic and generous. D. Passionate and humble. C Brains play a significant role in maintaining biodiversity. Brains allow for advanced processing of senses, creating clever hunters, hard-to-catch prey, and complicated mating behaviors. They also allow larger, more regulated bodies to evolve. Even brainless plants owe their diversity to interactions with brainy animals, from pollinators to plant- eaters. Since modern human beings appeared, brains began analyzing themselves. A recent finding marks a milestone: researchers published a complete map of neurons 神经元), also called connectome, in an adult fruit fly’s brain. They traced 140,000 neurons and 55 million connections. Earlier projects mapped simpler organisms like worms or fly larvae (幼虫), but this is the first detailed map of a fully grown animal that can move in three dimensions, avoid hunters, and interact with others. In terms of its application prospect, the finding is an extraordinary achievement. It helps researchers comprehend how flies’ neurons work together to turn sensory information into actions. It helps them understand people, too. While fly and human brains operate differently, what works technologically to produce the fly connectome should work for vertebrates (脊椎动物)as well. That will start with mice. Eventually, with enough technology and funding prepared, a human-brain connectome should be double. When this happens, many tricky questions, ranging from how to treat mental diseases to what makes humans human, may be easier to answer. Some people believe brains’ evolutionary speeding up even more. Beyond self- analysis, modern brains now create copies of themselves. The new finding may help people gain a new perspective on the AI technology. Since the mid-20th century, computers have been called “electronic brains”, initially as praise. As AI advances, concerns grow about systems potentially escaping control. However, current AI remains inefficient, needing city- scale power and endless data. A fruit fly, powered by rotting food, outperforms AI in tasks like navigation— skills employed in self- driving cars. Combing evolutionary insights with human creativity might birth a new era of “electronic brains”, pushing neural solution forward. Yet this raises a major question: will human brains and bodies still matter on this journey? For now, the concerns are too early— but the horizon is uncertain. 8 The first paragraph is mainly about brains’ ______. A. origin B. diversity C. importance D. development 9. What sets the recent research apart from previous ones? A. It shows brains analyse themselves. B. It applies a new research technique. C. It maps the neurons of an adult animal. D. It traces more neurons than before. 10. How does the author feel about the application of the finding? A. Concerned. B. Optimistic. C. Pessimistic. D. Cautious. 11. Why is AI mentioned in paragraph 4? A. To show brains’ evolution. B. To raise people’s concern. C. To introduce AI’s development. D. To stress the advantage of brains. D Maslow said, “If you have a hammer (锤子), then everything you’ll see is a nail.” Basically, when we are given a specific tool or skill, we tend to be influenced by its function. This may lead to the loss of unexpected thinking and solutions. Dr Sean Brady is an engineer in Brisbane, Australia, who specializes in investigating the causes of engineering failures. Brady tells the story of a US fire-fighting team known as the “Smoke Jumpers” who were parachute (空投) in to deal with a wildfire in Montana’s Mann Gulch in August 1949. The leader, Wagner Dodge, was to make sure that his team of 14 firefighters put out the fire and got out safely. When Dodge caught sight of the ridge, he calculated that they were likely to get stuck. In an act of “desperate creativity”, he pulled out matches, cracked one and lit up the grass in front of him to create what would be called an “escape fire”. He screamed out to his team to lie down in the burnt ash. But his team members continued to run. Their equipment was way too heavy to run with and Dodge gave the order to drop all, but many of them didn’t. It took five minutes for the fire to burn across Dodge’s position. He stood up pretty much unhurt but 13 of the men died in the valley that day. It is striking that even when faced with a life-threatening situation, the Smoke Jumpers cannot give up their own expertise temporarily to recognize the opportunity of the escape route Dodge offers them. They are wedded to their tools and what they know. The question is if our expertise is not appropriate or the tools we have are not going to solve the problem, do we accept this and consider other options? Sean Brady highlights that we are more likely to ignore the facts and behave unwisely. We trust in the tools that we know well whether they are the best ones for the job or not. 12. How does the author develop the passage? A. By giving an example. B. By making comparison. C. By giving facts. D. By listing data. 13 What can we infer from the wildfire disaster mentioned in the passage? A. The leader misjudged the situation. B. The team lacked efficient teamwork. C. 13 members died of too heavy equipment. D. Wagner Dodge survived in an unusual way. 14. What does the underlined word “wedded” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Exposed. B. Devoted. C. Stuck. D. Opposed. 15. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text? A. Investigate the Causes of Failures. B. Put Down Your Hammer to Innovation. C. Improve Your Tools to a Better Solution. D. Learn to Give up When Facing Great Trouble. 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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 In an era where 70% of American adults report anxiety and UK work stress reaches a record high, coach Fiona Harrold offers practical solutions. Self-belief, she notes, serves as the ultimate defense against life’s uncertainties. Here are five proven strategies to strengthen confidence. Build Your Identity When self-doubt struck before writing her first book, Harrold listed why she was uniquely qualified. ___16___. The trick, inspired by her father’s advice “sell it to yourself first,” rebuilt her confidence, allowing her to complete the manuscript successfully. Build social connection Harrold warns against isolation, citing lockdowns’ harmful mental effects. Regular community connections, she emphasizes, maintain emotional stability and self- trust. During difficult times, friends who recognize your potential can “lend” their belief until you recover. ___17___. Practice Consistently As we know, regular workout makes us strong. ___18___. Daily exercises like positive self-talk and goal-setting gradually strengthen self-belief. Harrold concludes, “Small regular actions create lasting change — the key lies not in perfection, but in persistent effort.” ___19___ Tony Robbin’s famous saying “Show me your state and I’ll show your future” highlights mind-body connection. Studies show 10 minutes of fast walking boosts mental energy. Physical movement often provides fresh perspectives on problems. Harrold advises leaving negative thoughts through activities like dancing or hiking. Stop Self-Criticism You are your own worst critic or greatest supporter. Harrold shares a client’s story: A prisoner who began helping others during his sentence later became a motivational speaker. She urges treating mistakes as learning opportunities. “Forgive past errors,” she insists, “or self-blame will trap you in history.” Let go of what you may be blaming yourself for, either in your professional life or personal. ___20___. They will equip you to transform anxiety into empowerment. Start practicing them today because your journey from self- doubt to confidence begins with the first step forward and always remember that building unshakable self-belief demands courage and action. A. Move Your Body B. Leave Negative Thoughts C. So it is with confidence- building D. True confidence starts from self-acceptance E. That is why you need to connect with other people F. The strategies are rooted in psychology and real-life success G. This simple exercise transformed self-doubt into determination 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Keller served as a volunteer in the Youth Home of the community. There she met Robin, who had anger management ___21___ and had been suspended from school many times. When something seemed wrong to him, Robin easily became ___22___. In a chemistry class, the students were busy doing experiments, but Robin was the ___23___. “Robin, why don’t you join us instead of staying ___24___?” the teacher said. He got up from his chair ___25___, pushed it over, and yelled something rude. Then he received a ___26___ for his rudeness again, and had to stay in the Youth Home for one week. Learning his situation, Keller was trying her best to ___27___ with Robin. On the day of his ___28___, she asked Robin to talk to her for a moment. He seemed unhappy but ___29___. Keller told him that if he felt like he was going to lose ___30___, he could step outside for a moment to ___31___ himself. That week went smoothly. From that point on, Robin was a ___32___ student. Back at school, he no longer ___33___ joining others. On Christmas, Robin wrote Keller a(an) ___34___ letter about how good the week had been for him. Today, Keller still feels ___35___ to reread it when she encounters difficulties. 21. A. issue B. talent C. concern D. system 22. A. nervous B. worried C. angry D. sorrowful 23. A. model B. witness C. exception D. representative 24. A. calm B. awake C. low D. alone 25. A. willingly B. suddenly C. frequently D. gradually 26. A. suspension B. delay C. guarantee D. response 27. A. conflict B. connect C. correspond D. agree 28. A. arrival B. return C. departure D. release 29. A. rejected B. agreed C. abandoned D. left 30. A. face B. heart C. hope D. control 31. A. forgive B. collect C. help D. persuade 32. A. magical B. qualified C. changed D. humble 33. A. resisted B. enjoyed C. considered D. risked 34. A. apology B. invitation C. thank-you D. inquiry 35. A. annoyed B. surprised C. stressed D. touched 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。 The Miao people believe that birds are important for harvests. It is common to see beautiful birdcages ___36___ (place) in front of many houses in the Miao villages. Wang Qiu is an inheritor (传承人) of the Kala birdcage-making craft (工艺). She ___37___ (learn) and developed the craft for 18 years since she married her husband in 2005. Her teacher is Wang Yuhe, a local inheritor of the skill in Guizhou ___38___ also her husband’s father. “The cage is made of moso bamboos (楠竹) and water bamboos, so it is famous for its ___39___ (strong) and flexibility,” explained Wang. As a member of a younger generation, Wang works ___40___ (devoted) to try something new. She has designed productive works, from earrings in the shape of Kala birdcages ___41___ bookshelves made with the craft. ___42___ (show) Kala birdcages to more people, Wang shares videos on social media, ___43___ people can learn about the skills. In this way, people will know more about the Miao people and their ___44___ (fascinate) culture. In fact, the craft has also become ___45___ unique way for local people to become richer. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假如你是李华，本学期你选修了学校开设的英文诗歌鉴赏课，请你写一封信给你的英国笔友Peter，分享你的收获。内容包括： 1.课程简介； 2.收获与感想。 注意： 1.词数80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Peter, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Looking forward to hearing from you. Yours, Li Hua 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。 When my 10-year-old brother, Ryan, announced he would be the host at the school concert, I did my best to sound excited. “I can’t wait to see it,” I said. The theme was Songs From Every Continent, and the kids would dress up like animals. “I’m going to have my own microphone and everything” Ryan yelled. He couldn’t wait for the concert to begin, but for me, it was challenging. Their school concerts were long, the chairs were uncomfortable, and I knew Ryan didn’t need me there for moral support. Still, it was my sisterly duty to attend. Thankfully, Ryan couldn’t read my mind. Before the concert even started, I already wanted to run away. “God, help me get through this,” I begged. The lights dimmed (变暗). Ryan took the stage, wearing what looked like a kangaroo. He picked up his microphone and said with a perfect accent, “Evening, mates.” He commented on the performances without a bit of nerves, just as I knew he would be. The part seemed perfect for him. No surprise there, but we were only halfway through the program! “Let’s clap for the next group,” Ryan said. A class of younger students stepped up to the stage, and it took a while for them to gather. I shifted in my seat, barely standing the concert any more. Then one student, called Michael, wearing monkey ears, shyly made his way to the standing microphone. I saw his lips move, but whatever he said had come out as a whisper. The boy looked confused. He tried again, but it was no use. Something was wrong with the microphone The boy hung his head, his monkey ears down- turned, and I wondered if he was crying. Everyone around me looked uncomfortable for the boy, but no one knew what to do. It never occurred to me that the incident would show me more about Ryan. 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。 “It’s okay, Michael,” a voice rang out. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I thoroughly enjoyed the rest of the concert. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $