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石家庄市第一中学2024-2025学年高二下学期期末考试 英语试卷 注意事项: 1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在本试卷和答题卡的相应位置上。 2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。 3.回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 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) 1. What does the woman mean? A. Susan’s house is nearby. B. Susan gave them the wrong directions. C. They are traveling too slowly. 2. Why is the woman upset? A. Her cat died. B. Her cellphone is missing. C. Her cellphone doesn’t work. 3. What are the speakers talking about? A. A teacher. B. A classmate. C. A hairdresser. 4. What is Jeff’s problem? A. He can’t find the book. B. He lost his library card. C. He hasn’t finished reading. 5. What does the man’s grandfather do now? A. He writes books. B. He sells watches. C. He makes watches. 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6-8 题。 6. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Host and guest. B. Teacher and student. C. Boss and employee. 7. What does Mrs. Brown consider vital to running a business? A. Great products. B. Good communication. C. Considerate service. 8. What does Mrs. Brown intend to do at the end of the conversation? A. Recommend a language training program. B. Collect opinions for her training program. C. Encourage people to communicate directly. 听第7 段材料,回答第9-10 题。 9 Who is ill in the hospital? A Jack’s mother. B. Jack’s father. C. Jack’s wife. 10. When will Jack probably go to the hospital? A. In the evening. B. Right now. C. Tomorrow. 听第8 段材料,回答第11-13 题。 11. What does Anna’s father probably do? A. An editor. B. A host. C. A journalist. 12. What does Anna say about her new house? A. It has small rooms. B. It has green spaces. C. It is on a busy street. 13. What will the woman do next weekend? A. Visit her grandparents. B. Host the man in the new house. C. Go back to her old house. 听第9 段材料,回答第14-16 题。 14. What does the man say about the workshops? A. They’re in tourist spots. B. They’re open to the public. C. They’re lacking in leaders. 15. What do the workshops mix? A. Ancient and modern elements. B. Unique and common elements. C. Local and foreign elements. 16. What is the main goal of the project? A. To increase tourism. B. To pass down the tradition. C. To teach modern art. 17. How does the woman feel about the project? A. Worried. B. Doubtful. C. Interested. 听第10 段材料,回答第18-20 题。 18. What impressed the speaker most about Mr Smith? A. His ability to adapt to new environments. B. His ability to deal with pressure. C. His skills in computer. 19. What does the speaker think of Mr Smith? A. Experienced. B. Confident. C. Generous. 20. When can Mr Smith have the interview? A. On Tuesday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Thursday. 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 Which fruit personality are you? In the workplace, we have to be able to deal with people who aren’t like us. No one will change for you, so you just have to respect their differences.When identifying personality types, I like to talk in terms of fruit. Nobody is just one fruit, but we all have a preference. And we tend to emphasize our top two, especially under pressure. Here are some fruit personalities and how best to deal with them. Types Introduction & Management Apple: Hard Core Apple types are direct and don’t suffer fools. They are fast, logical thinkers who love to win and hate to lose control. They’ll get a result at any cost, but see conflict as sport. Mango types love life and can’t afford to miss a minute. They love variety because they tend to be easily distracted and naturally rule breakers. Lemon types love structure and order. They are worriers who like security and predictability. They excel at spotting gaps in a plan. But too many rules can also be frustrating. Banana types enjoy peace and shy away from conflicts. They are kind to react to others’ requests. However, when they are too accommodating, they can be seen as indecisive. 1. Always stand up to them. 2. Get to the point. 3. Don’t take it personally. 4. Watch and learn from them. Mango: Juicy and Messy Apple types are direct and don’t suffer fools. They are fast, logical thinkers who love to win and hate to lose control. They’ll get a result at any cost, but see conflict as sport. Mango types love life and can’t afford to miss a minute. They love variety because they tend to be easily distracted and naturally rule breakers. Lemon types love structure and order. They are worriers who like security and predictability. They excel at spotting gaps in a plan. But too many rules can also be frustrating. 1. Talk big picture, avoid details. 2. Give them false deadlines. 3. Don’t micro-manage. Lemon: Concentrated Banana types enjoy peace and shy away from conflicts. They are kind to react to others’ requests. However, when they are too accommodating, they can be seen as indecisive. Apple types are direct and don’t suffer fools. They are fast, logical thinkers who love to win and hate to lose control. They’ll get a result at any cost, but see conflict as sport. Mango types love life and can’t afford to miss a minute. They love variety because they tend to be easily distracted and naturally rule breakers. Lemon types love structure and order. They are worriers who like security and predictability. They excel at spotting gaps in a plan. But too many rules can also be frustrating. 1. Respect their need for space. 2. Don’t surprise them. 3. Listen with respect. 4. Show your pace. Banana: Sweet and Gentle Banana types enjoy peace and shy away from conflicts. They are kind to react to others’ requests. However, when they are too accommodating, they can be seen as indecisive. 1. Don’t pressure them, motivate. 2. Create a positive environment. 3. Encourage regular feedback. 4. Be nice to them. 1. What do people of Mango and Lemon personalities have in common? A. They both prefer private space and strict deadlines. B. They both require frequent feedback and external motivation. C. They both serve as good ice-breakers of the workplace. D. They both dislike being restricted by too many regulations. 2. Who probably favors the Banana Personality? A. Robin, an innovative thinker who is willing to face challenges. B. Nancy, a brilliant planner who always sticks to his daily routines. C. Adam, a patient worker who prioritizes harmonious relationships. D. Jack, an open-minded leader who advocates the value of diversity. 3. Where can the passage probably be found? A. In a book review. B. In an entertainment book. C. In an academic paper. D. In a psychology magazine. 【答案】1. D 2. C 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了四种以水果命名的不同人格类型，包括苹果型、芒果型、柠檬型和香蕉型，并给出了与这些类型的人相处的建议。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Mango部分中“Mango types love life and can’t afford to miss a minute. They love variety because they tend to be easily distracted and naturally rule breakers.( 芒果型的人热爱生活，一分钟都不能错过。他们喜欢多样化，因为他们容易分心，天生就是规则的破坏者)”和Lemon部分中“Lemon types love structure and order. They are worriers who like security and predictability. They excel at spotting gaps in a plan. But too many rules can also be frustrating. (柠檬型喜欢结构和秩序。他们是喜欢安全感和可预测性的担忧着。他们擅长发现计划中的漏洞。但是太多的规则也会令人沮丧)”可知，芒果型和柠檬型人格的人都不喜欢被太多的规则所束缚。故选D项。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据Banana部分中“Banana types enjoy peace and shy away from conflicts. They are kind to react to others’ requests. However, when they are too accommodating, they can be seen as indecisive. (香蕉型的人喜欢和平，回避冲突。他们乐于回应他人的要求。然而，当他们过于迁就时，他们会被视为优柔寡断)”可知，香蕉型人格的人喜欢和平，乐于回应他人的要求，重视和谐关系。C项“Adam, a patient worker who prioritizes harmonious relationships.(Adam，一个有耐心的工人，把和谐关系放在首位)”中Adam重视和谐关系，所以他可能喜欢香蕉型人格。故选C项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文可知，结合文章标题“Which fruit personality are you?(你是哪种水果性格的人)”可知，文章主要介绍了四种不同的人格类型及其特点，以及如何与这些类型的人相处，这属于心理学范畴的内容，所以本文可能在一本心理学杂志上找到。故选D项。 B The latest bad but unsurprising news on education is that reading and writing scores on the SAT have once again declined. The language competence of our high schoolers fell steeply in the 1970s and has never recovered. This is very worrisome, because the best single measure of the overall quality of our primary and secondary schools is the average verbal (语言的) score of 17-year-olds. This score correlates with the ability to learn new things readily, to communicate with others and to secure a job. It also predicts future income. The most convincing analyses have shown that the chief causes are vast curricular changes, especially in the critical early grades. In the decades before the Great Verbal Decline, a content-rich elementary school experience evolved into a content-light, skills-based, test-centered approach. Cognitive psychologists agree that early childhood language learning (ages 2 to 10) is critical to later verbal competence, because of the so-called Matthew Effect. According to Matthew Effect, those who are language-poor in early childhood get relatively poorer, and fall further behind, while the verbally rich get richer. Clearly the key is to make sure that from kindergarten on, every student, from the start, understands the main idea of what is heard or read. If preschoolers and kindergartners are offered substantial and coherent lessons concerning the human and natural worlds, then the results of significantly improved verbal scores will show up five years or so later. By staying on a subject long enough to make all young children familiar with it (say, two weeks or so), the main idea becomes understood by all and word learning speeds up . This is especially important for low-income children, who come to school with smaller vocabularies and rely on school to pass on the knowledge base children from rich families take for granted. Current reform strategies focus on testing, improving teacher quality, and other changes. Attention to these structural issues has led to improvements in the best public schools. But it is not enough. 4. Why is the decrease in verbal scores on the SAT worrisome? A. Because it leads to a short supply of talents in the labor market. B. Because it reveals young people’s negative attitude towards verbal study. C. Because it shows schools’ inability to meet the national requirements. D. Because it negatively influences students in their future development. 5. What is the reason for the falling verbal competence? A. Children’s lack of language learning ability. B. Fewer courses on reading and writing in school. C. Shift of curricular focus from content to skills. D. Heavy pressure that numerous tests have resulted in. 6. Which one is a good solution to language competence decline? A. Teachers should train children to better understand the content. B. Teachers should take family background into consideration. C. Teachers should focus on one topic in language teaching. D. Teachers should spend more time on word learning. 7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. Matthew Effect in Language Learning B. How to Stop the Drop in Verbal Scores C. Trying to understand the Main Idea D. Verbal Score and Future Development 【答案】4. D 5. C 6. A 7. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章对高中生的语言能力从20世纪70年代开始急剧下降的现象表示担忧，并提出了相应的教育改革措施。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段第三句到最后一句“This is very worrisome, because the best single measure of the overall quality of our primary and secondary schools is the average verbal (语言的) score of 17-year-olds. This score correlates with the ability to learn new things readily, to communicate with others and to secure a job. It also predicts future income.(这是非常令人担忧的，因为衡量我们中小学整体质量的最佳单一指标是17岁学生的平均语言成绩。这个分数与学习新事物的能力、与他人沟通的能力以及获得工作的能力有关。它还能预测未来的收入。)”可知，SAT语言成绩的下降令人担忧是因为这会对学生未来的发展产生负面影响。故选D。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段前两句“The most convincing analyses have shown that the chief causes are vast curricular changes, especially in the critical early grades. In the decades before the Great Verbal Decline, a content-rich elementary school experience evolved into a content-light, skills-based, test-centered approach.(最令人信服的分析表明，主要原因是课程的巨大变化，特别是在关键的早期年级。在“语言大衰退”之前的几十年里，内容丰富的小学经历演变成了内容少、以技能为基础、以考试为中心的方法。)”可知，语言能力下降的原因是课程重心从内容转向技能。故选C。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“Clearly the key is to make sure that from kindergarten on, every student, from the start, understands the main idea of what is heard or read.(显然，关键是要确保从幼儿园开始，每个学生，从一开始，就理解所听到或读到的主要思想。)”可知，解决语言能力下降的好方法是教师应该训练孩子更好地理解内容。故选A。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“The latest bad but unsurprising news on education is that reading and writing scores on the SAT have once again declined. The language competence of our high schoolers fell steeply in the 1970s and has never recovered. This is very worrisome, because the best single measure of the overall quality of our primary and secondary schools is the average verbal (语言的) score of 17-year-olds. This score correlates with the ability to learn new things readily, to communicate with others and to secure a job. It also predicts future income.(关于教育的最新坏消息是，SAT的阅读和写作分数再次下降，但这并不令人意外。我们高中生的语言能力在20世纪70年代急剧下降，并且从未恢复。这是非常令人担忧的，因为衡量我们中小学整体质量的最佳单一指标是17岁学生的平均语言成绩。这个分数与学习新事物的能力、与他人沟通的能力以及获得工作的能力有关。它还能预测未来的收入。)”可知，第一段提出学生的语言能力急剧下降的严峻形式和语言能力的重要性，根据第二段第一句“The most convincing analyses have shown that the chief causes are vast curricular changes, especially in the critical early grades.(最令人信服的分析表明，主要原因是课程的巨大变化，特别是在关键的早期年级。)”可知，第二段分析这一现象背后的原因，根据第三段第一句“Clearly the key is to make sure that from kindergarten on, every student, from the start, understands the main idea of what is heard or read.(显然，关键是要确保从幼儿园开始，每个学生，从一开始，就理解所听到或读到的主要思想。)”和最后一段“Current reform strategies focus on testing, improving teacher quality, and other changes. Attention to these structural issues has led to improvements in the best public schools. But it is not enough.(目前的改革策略集中在考试、提高教师素质等方面。对这些结构性问题的关注导致了最好的公立学校的改进。但这还不够。)”可知，文章最后两段提出了一些针对这一现象的改革措施，并表明这些措施远远不够，所以文章主要是讲如何提高学生的语言能力，阻止其继续下降。故“How to Stop the Drop in Verbal Scores(如何阻止语言成绩下降)”是最佳标题。故选B。 C Ever since I can remember, I have always enjoyed making myself and others laugh. Humor has always played an important role in my life as it was key in helping me develop my personality and outlook on life through childhood. What I did not realize, however, was why or how it made me feel better about myself. I wanted to find out just exactly how humor affects us in our lives, and whether or not it played a key role in having a longer and more enjoyable life. From my research, I found many different ways that humor can influence our emotions and physical health. These benefits are split into two different sections: short-term and long-term. One example of the short-term benefits of humor would be that laughter induces relaxation. It gets many muscles moving in your body. One reason why muscles get tense is lack of oxygen flow. Once you laugh as a response to humor, it increases the flow of oxygen to the muscles, resulting in a more relaxed and more energy-filled body. Another short-term benefit is that laughter causes pain relief. This is achieved by intense stimulation of organs in the body, which leads to increased circulation and blood flow. As for the long-term effects, they can be just as rewarding. For example, one thing laughter can do in the long run is improve the overall health of the heart. This happens because, like stated earlier, laughter increases blood flow. Since the heart is the organ that regulates all blood flow in the body, naturally the heart becomes strengthened. One last long-term benefit from humor is that it can reduce stress levels and boost the immune system. 8. What benefit of humor does the author mention in the first paragraph? A. It lets the author make more friends. B. It keeps the author physically healthy. C. It helps to shape the author’s character. D. It frees the author from any stress. 9. What does the underlined word “induces” in Paragraph 4 mean? A. Skips. B. Decreases. C. Needs. D. Causes. 10. How does the author show the long-term benefits of humor? A. By telling stories. B. By giving examples. C. By listing numbers. D. By making comparisons. 11. What is the best title for the text? A. Health Benefits of Humor B. Stories About Laughter C. Success Brought by Humor D. Humor in Daily Life 【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了幽默给健康带来的短期和长期的益处。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Humor has always played an important role in my life as it was key in helping me develop my personality and outlook on life through childhood.（幽默在我的生活中一直扮演着重要的角色，因为它是帮助我在童年时期发展个性和人生观的关键。）”可知，幽默有助于作者塑造自己的性格。故选C项。 【9题详解】 词义猜测题。根据第三段中“One example of the short-term benefits of humor would be that laughter induces relaxation. It gets many muscles moving in your body. One reason why muscles get tense is lack of oxygen flow. Once you laugh as a response to humor, it increases the flow of oxygen to the muscles, resulting in a more relaxed and more energy-filled body.（幽默的短期好处的一个例子是笑能……放松。它使你身体的许多肌肉运动起来。肌肉紧张的一个原因是缺氧。一旦你因为幽默而笑，它会增加肌肉的氧气流量，从而使身体更放松，更充满能量。）”可知，笑可以解决肌肉缺氧的问题，让身体放松。由此推知，induces意为“引起”，与cause意思一致。故选D项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“For example, one thing laughter can do in the long run is improve the overall health of the heart.（例如，从长远来看，笑能做的一件事是改善心脏的整体健康。）”可知，作者在介绍幽默带来的长期影响时使用了举例子的方法。故选B项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，作者为我们主要介绍了幽默给健康带来的短期和长期的益处。因此，A项“幽默对健康的好处”符合文章大意，适合作为标题。故选A项。 D Working with ARIA Research, a startup developing vision for the blind, Phoebe Peng is using technologically advanced human echolocation (回声定位) that enables blind users to perceive their surroundings in precise detail. The process uses event cameras which, unlike normal cameras that take complete images of a scene, track changes in an image over time, making them ideal for the observation of small objects like table tennis balls. The images are then processed into sound using a specialised algorithm (算法). This is then communicated back to the player via a lot of loudspeakers, ultimately with the aim of allowing players to track the ball and movements using sounds. According to Peng, table tennis makes a perfect test case for the kind of technology being developed by ARIA Research. “Table tennis has been played for decades as a more accessible version of tennis. The sport is beginner-friendly while maintaining a rich level of competitive play. However, like many sports, it remains difficult for people who suffer vision loss or have low vision,” said Ms Peng, who will soon complete a Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering. “The small size of the ball and table, along with the movement of the ball in 3D space, are things that make table tennis difficult to play for those with low vision and complete blindness,” said Peng, who is completing the work for her degree. “Making this sport more accessible while also exploring the potential of event cameras were my two biggest motivators,” she said. In one study, using two perfectly positioned cameras, Ms Peng was able to identify and track a ball in three dimensions in real time. She then fed that data into an algorithm controlling the loudspeakers standing along the sides of the table, which created a sound field matching the position of the ball. While the results are promising, more experimentation will be needed before the system will be ready for actual play. “There are limitations on how accurately people can perceive sound localisation. What type of sound should be used? Should the sound be continuous? This is what we’ll be tackling in the next stage of development,” said Ms Peng. 12. How are event cameras different from normal ones? A. They can have sounds located. B. They are linked with loudspeakers. C. They constantly follow image changes. D. They take complete images of a scene. 13. What makes table tennis a perfect test case for the research? A. Its unique feature. B. Its fierce competition. C. Its technical complexity. D. Its beginner-friendliness. 14. What is the last paragraph mainly about concerning the study? A. Its inspiring results. B. Its promising future. C. Its practical applications. D. Its technological challenge. 15. What could be the best title for the text? A. Technology Opens up Blind Table Tennis B. Blind People Work Wonders in Table Tennis C. Event Camera Reshapes Future for the Disabled D. Algorithm Helps Translate Imagination to Sound 【答案】12. C 13. A 14. D 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是Phoebe Peng与ARIA Research合作，利用先进的人类回声定位技术，为盲人用户开发一种能够帮助他们准确感知周围环境细节的系统。特别地，该系统通过事件相机和专门算法，将乒乓球运动的图像信息转化为声音，然后通过扬声器传达给盲人玩家，使他们能够通过声音来追踪球的运动。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“The process uses event cameras which, unlike normal cameras that take complete images of a scene, track changes in an image over time, making them ideal for the observation of small objects like table tennis balls.(该过程使用事件相机，与拍摄场景完整图像的普通相机不同，事件相机可以跟踪图像随时间的变化，使其非常适合观察像乒乓球这样的小物体。)”可知，事件相机与普通相机的不同点在于他们不断地跟随图象的变化。故选C。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Table tennis has been played for decades as a more accessible version of tennis. The sport is beginner-friendly while maintaining a rich level of competitive play.(几十年来，乒乓球一直是一种更容易上手的网球运动。这项运动对初学者是友好的，同时保持了丰富的竞技水平。)”可知，让乒乓球成为这项研究的完美测试案例的是它的独特之处：对初学者友好，同时保持竞技水平。故选A。 【14题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“There are limitations on how accurately people can perceive sound localisation. What type of sound should be used? Should the sound be continuous? This is what we’ll be tackling in the next stage of development(人们感知声音定位的准确度是有限的。应该使用什么类型的声音？这个音应该是连续的吗？这是我们下一个发展阶段要解决的问题)”可知，最后一段关于研究的主要内容是它的技术挑战。故选D。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“Working with ARIA Research, a startup developing vision for the blind, Phoebe Peng is using technologically advanced human echolocation (回声定位) that enables blind users to perceive their surroundings in precise detail.(Phoebe Peng与ARIA Research(一家为盲人开发视力的初创公司)合作，使用技术先进的人类回声定位技术，使盲人用户能够准确地感知周围环境的细节。)”和第四段““The small size of the ball and table, along with the movement of the ball in 3D space, are things that make table tennis difficult to play for those with low vision and complete blindness,” said Peng, who is completing the work for her degree. “Making this sport more accessible while also exploring the potential of event cameras were my two biggest motivators,” she said.(Peng，正在完成她的学位研究，说：“乒乓球和乒乓球台的尺寸太小，再加上球在3D空间中的运动，使得那些视力低下和完全失明的人很难打乒乓球。”“让这项运动更容易获得，同时探索赛事摄像机的潜力是我最大的两个动力，”她说。)”可知，本文主要讲的是Phoebe Peng与ARIA Research合作，利用先进的人类回声定位技术，为盲人用户开发一种能够帮助他们准确感知周围环境细节的系统。特别地，该系统通过事件相机和专门算法，将乒乓球运动的图像信息转化为声音，然后通过扬声器传达给盲人玩家，使他们能够通过声音来追踪球的运动，因此本文最好的题目是A选项“Technology Opens up Blind Table Tennis(科技开启了盲人乒乓球)”。故选A。 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。 Maximalism as a design aesthetic (审美), is rooted in cultural shifts throughout history. In the mid-20th century, minimalism dominated social aesthetic, which laid great emphasis on the idea of less was more. In the late 1960s, postmodernism challenged the ideas of minimalism and embraced a more playful approach to design. ___16___ During the 1980s, maximalism reached its peak and continued to evolve in the following decades. Today, maximalism has become a noticeable design style characterized by celebrating individuality,embracing the unexpected, and creating st unning and expressive spaces. ___17___ They hold that maximalism can make homes blossom into spaces that radiate with warmth and joy, and reflect the personalities and tastes of everyone in the house. ___18___Even hallways can be turned into gallery-like spaces with unique art collections, vibrant wall coverings that enhance visual impact. Mirrors, if strategically placed, can add to the pleasant feel of a space that could otherwise be a boring passage. The living room unfolds with patterns and decor items, creating a dynamic and cozy atmosphere which is all about individuality and comfort. ___19___ A combination of decoration items such as sculptures, vases, and books are also on display. Breaking free from regular kitchen aesthetics, maximalism transforms kitchens into exciting and inspiring environments. Using unexpected kitchen lighting options can add some home atmosphere.___20___ As an interior (室内的) stylist, I encourage you to get the best from your home and the possessions you already have by displaying what you love most. This will spark joy everywhere you look, and this concept is at the heart of maximalism. A. Delicate table lamps may work well. B. Your home should be a celebration of all you are. C. Many interior designers are advocates of maximalism. D. Maximalism breathes life into often-overlooked corners. E. You can find a variety of ways to bring it into your home, too. F Maximalism emerged as a reaction against the idea of simplicity. G. There is a mix of different patterns through throw pillows and curtains. 【答案】16. F 17. C 18. D 19. G 20. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了极繁主义的概念以及如何应用。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Maximalism, as a design aesthetic (审美), is rooted in cultural shifts throughout history. In the mid-20th century, minimalism dominated social aesthetic, which laid great emphasis on the idea of less was more. In the late 1960s, postmodernism challenged the ideas of minimalism and embraced a more playful approach to design.(极繁主义作为一种设计美学，植根于历史上的文化变迁。20世纪中期，极简主义主导了社会美学，强调“少即是多”。在20世纪60年代后期，后现代主义挑战了极简主义的思想，并采用了一种更有趣的设计方法)”以及后文“During the 1980s, maximalism reached its peak and continued to evolve in the following decades.(在20世纪80年代，极繁主义达到了顶峰，并在接下来的几十年里继续发展)”可知，后文提到了极繁主义达到顶峰，可知本句是在说明极繁主义的出现，故F选项“极繁主义的出现是对简约思想的一种反抗”符合语境，故选F。 【17题详解】 根据上文“Today, maximalism has become a noticeable design style characterized by celebrating individuality, embracing the unexpected, and creating stunning and expressive spaces.(如今，极繁主义已经成为一种引人注目的设计风格，其特点是崇尚个性，拥抱意外，创造令人惊叹和富有表现力的空间)”以及后文“They hold that maximalism can make homes blossom into spaces that radiate with warmth and joy, and reflect the personalities and tastes of everyone in the house.(他们认为，极繁主义可以使家庭绽放出温暖和喜悦的空间，并反映出房子里每个人的个性和品味)”可知，后文提到了一些人对极繁主义的看法，可知本句是在说明后文They指代的对象，故C选项“许多室内设计师是极繁主义的倡导者”符合语境，故选C。 【18题详解】 根据本段内容“Even hallways can be turned into gallery-like spaces with unique art collections, vibrant wall coverings that enhance visual impact. Mirrors, if strategically placed, can add to the pleasant feel of a space that could otherwise be a boring passage.(甚至走廊也可以变成画廊般的空间，拥有独特的艺术收藏品，充满活力的墙壁覆盖物可以增强视觉冲击力。镜子，如果有策略地放置，可以增加一个空间的愉悦感，否则可能是一个无聊的通道)”可知，后文提到了可能会让人感到无聊的走廊和墙壁，讲的是房间的角落布置，故D选项“极繁主义为经常被忽视的角落注入生命”符合语境，故选D。 【19题详解】 根据上文“The living room unfolds with patterns and decor items, creating a dynamic and cozy atmosphere which is all about individuality and comfort.(客厅以图案和装饰项目展开，创造了一个充满活力和舒适的氛围，这一切都是关于个性和舒适)”以及后文“A combination of decoration items such as sculptures, vases, and books are also on display.(雕塑、花瓶、书籍等装饰品也在展览中)”可知，本段主要说明了客厅以图案和装饰项目展开，G选项中patterns对应上文patterns。故G选项“通过抱枕和窗帘可以看到不同的图案”符合语境，故选G。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Breaking free from regular kitchen aesthetics, maximalism transforms kitchens into exciting and inspiring environments. Using unexpected kitchen lighting options can add some home atmosphere.(打破常规的厨房美学，极繁主义将厨房变成令人兴奋和鼓舞人心的环境。使用意想不到的厨房照明可以增加一些家庭氛围)”可知，上文提到了厨房照明，本句为本段最后一句，A选项中table lamps对应上文lighting。故A选项“精致的台灯可能效果很好”符合语境，故选A。 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) Jeffrey is a millionaire. Years ago, after returning from abroad, he ____21____ his small company. Speaking of success, Jeffrey often tells about his extra expensive “school” fee, which he always ____22____ his success to. After getting a Ph. D. degree, Jeffrey decided to return to the homeland, starting a company. Before leaving, he bought a Rolex watch with the ____23____ earned through years of work. At the airport he had to accept the ____24____ customs check. The watch on his wrist was also demanded to be taken down for ____25____. Jeffrey knew that carrying the specific goods out had to pay the tax, and he worried about paying it for his watch. So when he was checked, he told a lie that his watch was a ____26____ fake（假货）. When he was ____27____of his “smarts”, immediately, in the presence of Jeffrey, the officers ___28___ the watch, which cost nearly 100,000, into pieces on hearing Jeffrey’s words. Jeffrey was ____29____. Before he understood why, he was taken to the office to be examined ____30____. The officers looked over everything carefully in the box, and ____31____ him that he must accept the check and if found carrying fake goods, he would be ____32____ according to law! Suddenly, his face turned red, and he had nothing in mind after ____33____ the plane for long. The additional high “school” fee that he had ever paid made him realize the value of ____34____, which he would remember as the ____35____ of his success forever. 21. A. brought up B. set up C. took up D. picked up 22. A. mentions B. owes C. brings D. honors 23. A. efforts B. things C. pounds D. benefits 24. A. ordinary B. routine C. common D. regular 25. A. inspection B. look C. test D. experiment 26. A. priceless B. expensive C. worthless D. valuable 27. A. proud B. ashamed C. afraid D. modest 28. A. touched B. tore C. made D. hit 29. A. disappointed B. delighted C. surprised D. satisfied 30. A. quietly B. strictly C. quickly D. curiously 31. A. warned B. hoped C. stopped D. urged 32. A. rewarded B. blamed C. praised D. charged 33. A. awaiting B. landing C. boarding D. transferring 34. A. honesty B. lies C. goods D. bravery 35. A. consequence B. secret C. choice D. belief 【答案】21. B 22. B 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. C 30. B 31. A 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是篇记叙文。文章通过讲述百万富翁杰弗里在机场接受海关检查时所支付的一份昂贵的“学费”，来告诫人们诚实的重要性，这也是他获得成功的秘诀。 【21题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：几年前，他从国外回国后，创办了自己的小公司。A. brought up抚养、提出；B. set up成立、建立；C. took up拿起、从事；D. picked up捡起。根据第二段“Jeffrey decided to return to the homeland, starting a company.”（杰弗里决定回国，开一家公司。）可知，杰弗里回国后应该是成立了一家自己的公司。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：谈到成功，杰弗里经常谈到他额外昂贵“学费”，他总是把他的成功归功于此。A. mentions提到；B. owes欠；owe...to...将……归功于……；C. brings带来；D. honors尊敬。根据最后一段“The additional high “school” fee that he had ever paid made him realize the value of 　14　, which he would remember as the 　15　 of his success forever.”（他所付的额外的高额“学费”使他认识到诚实的价值，他将永远记住这是他成功的秘诀。）和全文内容可知，在谈到成功时，杰弗里认为这个昂贵的“学费”是他走向成功的秘诀，所以他把自己的成功归功于此。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：离开前，他用多年工作挣来的钱买了一块劳力士手表。A. efforts努力；B. things事情、东西；C. pounds英镑；D. benefits好处。根据下文“which cost nearly 100,000”（花了将近100000）可知，这块表是他用所挣的钱买来的，花了100000英镑。故选C。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在机场，他必须接受常规的海关检查。A. ordinary平常的；B. routine日常的；C. common普通的；D. regular定期的、常规的。根据第一段“after returning from abroad,”（从国外回来后）和“customs check”和常识可知，机场的国际航班都需要接受常规的海关检查。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他手腕上的手表也被要求取下来检查。A. inspection检查；B. look看一看；C. test测试；D. experiment实验。根据上一句 “At the airport he had to accept the 　4　customs check.”（在机场，他必须接受常规的海关检查。）中的“customs check”可知，手表也需要摘下来作检查。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：所以当他被检查时，他撒了个谎，说他的手表是一块毫无价值的假货。A. priceless无价的；B. expensive昂贵的；C. worthless无价值的、不值钱的；D. valuable珍贵的。根据“fake”可知，假货都是不值钱的，没什么价值，所以杰弗里撒谎说这块表是个不值钱的假货。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：正当他为自己的“聪明”感到骄傲时，当着杰弗里的面，官员们听到杰弗里的话，立刻把那块价值近10万美元的手表打得粉碎。A. proud骄傲的；B. ashamed羞愧的；C. afraid害怕的；D. modest谦虚的。根据前文“Jeffrey knew that carrying the specific goods out had to pay the tax, and he worried about paying it for his watch.”（杰弗里知道，把特定的货物带出去是要付税的，他担心为他的手表付税。）、“he told a lie”（他撒了个谎）和下文的“Before he understood why,”（在他明白为什么之前）及本句的加引号的“smart”可知，他撒谎是为了逃避交税，当官员们将手表打碎时，他还不明白是为什么，可见他之前以为自己撒谎的行为是很聪明的，并为此沾沾自喜，感到骄傲，但实际上这是个愚蠢的行为。故选A。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：正当他为自己的“聪明”感到骄傲时，当着杰弗里的面，官员们听到杰弗里的话，立刻把那块价值近10万英镑的手表打得粉碎。A. touched触摸；B. tore撕；C. made制作；D. hit击打、撞击。根据句中“into pieces”可知，要把手表弄得粉碎，应该是被击打、撞击的。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：杰弗里很吃惊。A. disappointed失望的；B. delighted高兴的；C. surprised惊讶的；D. satisfied满意的。根据前文“When he was 　7 of his “smarts”, ”（正当他为自己的“聪明”感到骄傲时）和下文的“Before he understood why,”（在他明白为什么之前）可知，在官员们打碎杰弗里的手表时，他还以为自己的谎言很聪明，他并不知道是什么原因，所以他很吃惊。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：在他明白原因之前，他被带到办公室接受严格的检查。A. quietly安静地；B. strictly严格地；C. quickly迅速地；D. curiously好奇地。根据下文的“The officers looked over everything carefully in the box, and 　11　 him that he must accept the check and if found carrying fake goods, he would be 　12　 according to law!”（官员们仔细检查了箱子里的所有东西，并警告他必须接受检查，如果发现他携带假货，他将被依法起诉！）可知，根据法律规定，如果携带假货是要被依法起诉的，所以当他说自己的手表时假货时，海关官员们就立刻把他带走进行严格、仔细的检查了。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：官员们仔细检查了箱子里的所有东西，并警告他必须接受检查，如果发现他携带假货，他将被依法起诉！A. warned警告；B. hoped希望；C. stopped阻止；D. urged催促。根据句中的“must”和“according to law”可知，官员们是按照法律规定给杰弗里提出警告。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查过去分词词义辨析。句意：警察仔细检查了箱子里的所有东西，并警告他必须接受检查，如果发现他携带假货，他将被依法起诉！A. rewarded被奖励；B. blamed被责备；C. praised被表扬；D. charged被起诉、被控告。根据句中的“according to law”可知，如果被发现携带假货，他将受到法律规定的相应制裁，故应该是被起诉、控告。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：突然，他的脸变红了，上了飞机很久，他脑子里都一片空白。A. awaiting等待；B. landing着陆；C. boarding登机；D. transferring转移、搬迁。根据前文“At the airport he had to accept the 　4　customs check.”（在机场，他必须接受常规的海关检查。）可知，他过完海关是要乘坐飞机的，所以这里应该是指检查完后他登机了很久之后，脑子还一篇空白。故选C。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他所付的额外的高额“学费”使他认识到诚实的价值，他将永远记住这是他成功的秘诀。A. honesty诚实；B. lies谎言；C. goods货物；D. bravery勇敢、勇气。根据第二段描述了他在海关的经历可知，他因撒谎而弄巧成拙，不仅损失了一块贵重的手表，还被当作有犯罪嫌疑的人带到办公室单独检查，从而付出了高额的“学费”，可见他明白了诚实的价值。故选A。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他所付的额外的高额“学费”使他认识到诚实的价值，他将永远记住这是他成功的秘诀。A. consequence结果、后果；B. secret秘密；C. choice选择；D. belief信任。根据第一段“Speaking of success, Jeffrey often tells about his extra expensive “school” fee, which he always 　2　 his success to.”（谈到成功，杰弗里经常谈到他额外昂贵的“学费”，他总是把他的成功归功于此。）可知，杰弗里认为他的成功要归功于他在这段经历中付出的昂贵的“学费”，结合本句，他从中认识到了诚实的价值，可见这是他成功的秘诀。故选B。 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。 Dayushan Island is located in Fuding, Fujian province, known ____36____ its untouched nature, green grasslands and attractive coastlines. Its coast is eroded (侵蚀) by seawater,____37____ (reveal) bare bedrock and reefs. But the thick trees accommodate tens of thousands of migratory birds. It ____38____ (list) in the “Top 10 of the most beautiful islands in China” by Chinese National Geography in 2005. It is ____39____ uninhabited island and a true hidden treasure that has still preserved its quietness and ____40____ (origin) form. The best thing to do here is to hike up the hills and find a high spot ____41____ overlooks the sea, the grasslands and the lakes! Besides hiking, camping enjoys grea t____42____ (popular) on the island. The lakesides are great camping ____43____ (destination) with peaceful water and grassland scenery. Remember to bring mosquito repellent (驱虫剂) and not ____44____ (swim) in the sea, because of the dangerous currents. The wind from the sea slowly blowing, the island morning mist _____45_____ (gradual) disappears, and beautiful scenery unfolds in front of you. 【答案】36. for 37. revealing 38. was listed 39. an 40. original 41. which##that 42. popularity 43. destinations 44. to swim 45. gradually 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了大屿山岛位于福建省福鼎市，以其原始的自然、绿色的草原和迷人的海岸线而闻名。 【36题详解】 考查介词。句意：大屿山岛位于福建省福鼎市，以其原始的自然、绿色的草原和迷人的海岸线而闻名。短语be known for表示“以……而闻名”。故填for。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：它的海岸被海水侵蚀，露出裸露的基岩和珊瑚礁。分析句子结构可知reveal与逻辑主语Its coast is eroded by seawater构成主动关系，故用现在分词作状语。故填revealing。 【38题详解】 考查时态语态。句意：2005年被《中国国家地理》评为“中国十大最美岛屿”。主语与谓语构成被动关系，根据后文in 2005可知为一般过去时的被动语态，主语为It，谓语用单数。故填was listed。 【39题详解】 考查冠词。句意：这是一个无人居住的岛屿，是一个真正的隐藏的宝藏，它仍然保持着它的宁静和原始的形式。可数名词island此处为泛指，且uninhabited是发音以元音音素开头的单词。故填an。 【40题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这是一个无人居住的岛屿，是一个真正的隐藏的宝藏，它仍然保持着它的宁静和原始的形式。修饰名词form应用形容词original，故填original。 【41题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：这里最好的办法是徒步上山，找一个可以俯瞰大海、草原和湖泊的高地！定语从句修饰先行词spot，关系词在从句中作主语，指物，故填which/that。 【42题详解】 考查名词。句意：除了徒步旅行，露营在岛上也很受欢迎。作动词的宾语，应用名词popularity，不可数。故填popularity。 【43题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：湖边有宁静的水和草原风光，是露营的好去处。根据上文are可知destination应用复数形式。故填destinations。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：记得带上驱蚊剂，不要在海里游泳，因为有危险的水流。短语remember not to do sth.表示“记得不要做某事”。故填to swim。 【45题详解】 考查副词。句意：海上的风慢慢吹来，岛上的晨雾渐渐消失，美丽的景色展现在你的面前。修饰动词disappears应用副词gradually，故填gradually。 第四部分，写作(共两节,满分40分) 第一节(满分 15 分) 46. 假定你是李华，你的家乡今年新建了一个中国民俗文化主题公园，请给你的留学生好友Mike写封邮件，邀请他一同来公园参观，内容包括： 1.时间、地点；2.参观内容：了解中国民俗文化，体验民间艺术等；3.注意事项。 参考词汇: 中国民俗文化主题公园Chinese folk culture theme park 1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Mike, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours， Li Hua 【答案】Dear Mike, I can’t wait to share a piece of good news with you. A Chinese folk culture theme park has just been built in my hometown. I think this is a great chance for you to learn more about Chinese culture, so I’d like to invite you to visit the park with me. We can meet at the bus station at 8 next Saturday morning and then set off for there. During the visit, we will learn about Chinese folk culture and experience various forms of folk art, through which we can see Chinese history changes and great society development, especially Chinese countryside. When we visit it, we had better behave well and follow the related rules and order. Don’t smoke, make noises or throw rubbish anywhere. I am sure you can harvest and benefit from this visit. Looking forward to your early reply. Yours Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。家乡今年新建了一个中国民俗文化主题公园，要求考生给留学生好友Mike写封邮件，邀请他一同来公园参观。 【详解】1.词汇积累 好的：good→wonderful 我认为：I think→ as far as I am concerned 机会：chance→opportunity 回复：reply→ response 2.句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：Don’t smoke, make noises or throw rubbish anywhere. 拓展句：It is forbidden to smoke, make noises or throw rubbish anywhere. 【点睛】【高分句型1】 During the visit, we will learn about Chinese folk culture and experience various forms of folk art, through which we can see Chinese history changes and great society development, especially Chinese countryside. （运用了介词+which引导的非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】When we visit it, we had better behave well and follow the related rules and order. （运用了when引导时间状语从句的结构） 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。 65-year-old Mr. Fairfax had retired from teaching. He was very interested in adventure. This time he made an adventure on a sparsely (稀少地) populated land. In the cold winter, he tried a new place and forgot to bring his cell phone, the only time on the trip. He trekked (艰苦跋涉) more than half an mile with two dogs to a harvested wheat field. With his dark staring eyes at the horizon in expectation of another rabbit, Mr. Fairfax stepped on the thin snow on a canal. Suddenly, it collapsed (坍塌) and dropped him four feet to the bottom. Realizing that he was in trouble and was going to hurt himself, Mr. Fairfax was suddenly picking up a lot of speed. His left leg hit first, and he lay on his side to reach for his shotgun, unloaded it and used it as a crutch (拐杖). He spent an hour and a half climbing the canal but slipped and slid back down when he was partly up. This time, one of his feet got fixed between two rocks. Mr. Fairfax told himself that if he didn’t get himself out of that canal, he wasn’t going to have a very good night. Mr. Fairfax walked his foot free and climbed more slowly and cautiously out of the canal. He immediately realized the difficulty of the task before him. The accident occurred about 2 p.m., and it was nearing 5 p.m. with the road far away as the sun was setting. Mr. Fairfax focused on crawling to safety. Even with his gun supporting him, hopping was impractical. Instead, he sat down and pushed himself backward less than 40 inches at a time with his good leg. He was determined and sure that he must hold on. He was in exhaustion and had more frequent breaks. Temperatures dropped overnight, and his gloves and boots got wet. His hands and feet soon were completely numb. 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。 Para. 1 Mr. Fairfax’s dogs had been playing in the field and eventually came up to him. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Para. 2 However, gleams (微光) of daylight remained — Mr. Fairfax saw the sixth car. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Para. 1 Mr. Fairfax’s dogs had been playing in the field and eventually came up to him. The two dogs surrounded his body to warm him while barking wildly. Mr. Fairfax finally struggled to the fence near the road with the help of the dogs. Despite his exhaustion and painful leg, he still tried to wave down a driver for fear that he might lose consciousness at any time. He waved wildly and shouted loudly, but in vain. When the fifth car passed without stopping, his heart sank in despair. Para. 2 However, gleams (微光) of daylight remained — Mr. Fairfax saw the sixth car. Mustering up all his strength and courage, he waved wildly again. Fortunately, this time the car stopped and the driver rolled down the window to ask him what was wrong. After realizing Mr. Fairfax’s situation, the driver jumped off, assisting him onto the back seat with his two lovely dogs. With tears welling up in his eyes, Mr. Fairfax expressed his gratitude in a week voice. Finally, he got rescued and cured. From then on, whenever he was confronted with a terrible situation, he would encourage himself with the accident. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，65岁的费尔法克斯先生从教学岗位退休，他对冒险很感兴趣，于是带着两只狗去一片人烟稀少的土地上冒险。但是他遇到了危险，掉到了冰冷的河里，他努力的爬出水面，去寻求帮助。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“费尔法克斯先生的狗一直在田里玩耍，最终向他走来”可知，第一段可描写作费尔法克斯先生向路过的车辆寻求帮助，但是过去的五辆车都没有停下来，他很绝望。 ②由第二段首句内容“然而，阳光依旧——费尔法克斯先生看到了第六辆车”可知，第二段可描写第六辆汽车的司机停了下来，救助了费尔法克斯先生，以及他对司机的感激之情，最后，他获救并被治愈。 2.续写线索：求救——绝望——第六辆车停了下来——感激之情——被救治 3.词汇激活 行为类 1.鼓励：motivate/encourage 2.涌出：well up/blow over 3.表达：show/express 情绪类 1.可爱的：lovely/loveable 2.绝望：in despair /disappointed 【点睛】[高分句型1]. When the fifth car passed without stopping, his heart sank in despair. （运用了when引导的时间状语从句） [高分句型2]. With tears welling up in his eyes, Mr. Fairfax expressed his gratitude in a week voice. （运用了with复合结构） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 石家庄市第一中学2024-2025学年高二下学期期末考试 英语试卷 注意事项: 1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在本试卷和答题卡的相应位置上。 2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。 3.回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 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) 1. What does the woman mean? A. Susan’s house is nearby. B. Susan gave them the wrong directions. C. They are traveling too slowly. 2. Why is the woman upset? A. Her cat died. B. Her cellphone is missing. C. Her cellphone doesn’t work. 3. What are the speakers talking about? A. A teacher. B. A classmate. C. A hairdresser. 4. What is Jeff’s problem? A. He can’t find the book. B. He lost his library card. C. He hasn’t finished reading. 5. What does the man’s grandfather do now? A. He writes books. B. He sells watches. C. He makes watches. 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6-8 题。 6. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Host and guest. B. Teacher and student. C. Boss and employee. 7. What does Mrs. Brown consider vital to running a business? A. Great products. B. Good communication. C. Considerate service. 8. What does Mrs. Brown intend to do at the end of the conversation? A. Recommend a language training program. B. Collect opinions for her training program. C. Encourage people to communicate directly. 听第7 段材料,回答第9-10 题。 9. Who is ill in the hospital? A. Jack’s mother. B. Jack’s father. C. Jack’s wife. 10. When will Jack probably go to the hospital? A. In the evening. B. Right now. C. Tomorrow. 听第8 段材料,回答第11-13 题。 11. What does Anna’s father probably do? A. An editor. B. A host. C. A journalist. 12. What does Anna say about her new house? A. It has small rooms. B. It has green spaces. C. It is on a busy street. 13. What will the woman do next weekend? A. Visit her grandparents. B. Host the man in the new house. C. Go back to her old house. 听第9 段材料,回答第14-16 题。 14. What does the man say about the workshops? A. They’re in tourist spots. B. They’re open to the public. C. They’re lacking in leaders. 15. What do the workshops mix? A. Ancient and modern elements. B. Unique and common elements. C. Local and foreign elements. 16. What is the main goal of the project? A. To increase tourism. B. To pass down the tradition. C. To teach modern art. 17. How does the woman feel about the project? A. Worried. B. Doubtful. C. Interested. 听第10 段材料,回答第18-20 题。 18. What impressed the speaker most about Mr Smith? A. His ability to adapt to new environments. B. His ability to deal with pressure. C. His skills in computer. 19. What does the speaker think of Mr Smith? A. Experienced. B. Confident. C. Generous. 20. When can Mr Smith have the interview? A. On Tuesday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Thursday. 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 Which fruit personality are you? In the workplace, we have to be able to deal with people who aren’t like us. No one will change for you, so you just have to respect their differences.When identifying personality types, I like to talk in terms of fruit. Nobody is just one fruit, but we all have a preference. And we tend to emphasize our top two, especially under pressure. Here are some fruit personalities and how best to deal with them. Types Introduction & Management Apple: Hard Core Apple types are direct and don’t suffer fools. They are fast, logical thinkers who love to win and hate to lose control. They’ll get a result at any cost, but see conflict as sport. Mango types love life and can’t afford to miss a minute. They love variety because they tend to be easily distracted and naturally rule breakers. Lemon types love structure and order. They are worriers who like security and predictability. They excel at spotting gaps in a plan. But too many rules can also be frustrating. Banana types enjoy peace and shy away from conflicts. They are kind to react to others’ requests. However, when they are too accommodating, they can be seen as indecisive. 1. Always stand up to them. 2. Get to the point. 3. Don’t take it personally. 4. Watch and learn from them. Mango: Juicy and Messy Apple types are direct and don’t suffer fools. They are fast, logical thinkers who love to win and hate to lose control. They’ll get a result at any cost, but see conflict as sport. Mango types love life and can’t afford to miss a minute. They love variety because they tend to be easily distracted and naturally rule breakers. Lemon types love structure and order. They are worriers who like security and predictability. They excel at spotting gaps in a plan. But too many rules can also be frustrating. 1. Talk big picture, avoid details. 2. Give them false deadlines. 3. Don’t micro-manage. Lemon: Concentrated Banana types enjoy peace and shy away from conflicts. They are kind to react to others’ requests. However, when they are too accommodating, they can be seen as indecisive. Apple types are direct and don’t suffer fools. They are fast, logical thinkers who love to win and hate to lose control. They’ll get a result at any cost, but see conflict as sport. Mango types love life and can’t afford to miss a minute. They love variety because they tend to be easily distracted and naturally rule breakers. Lemon types love structure and order. They are worriers who like security and predictability. They excel at spotting gaps in a plan. But too many rules can also be frustrating. 1. Respect their need for space. 2. Don’t surprise them. 3. Listen with respect. 4. Show your pace. Banana: Sweet and Gentle Banana types enjoy peace and shy away from conflicts. They are kind to react to others’ requests. However, when they are too accommodating, they can be seen as indecisive. 1. Don’t pressure them, motivate. 2. Create a positive environment. 3. Encourage regular feedback. 4. Be nice to them. 1. What do people of Mango and Lemon personalities have in common? A. They both prefer private space and strict deadlines. B. They both require frequent feedback and external motivation. C. They both serve as good ice-breakers of the workplace. D. They both dislike being restricted by too many regulations. 2. Who probably favors the Banana Personality? A. Robin an innovative thinker who is willing to face challenges. B. Nancy, a brilliant planner who always sticks to his daily routines. C. Adam, a patient worker who prioritizes harmonious relationships. D. Jack, an open-minded leader who advocates the value of diversity. 3. Where can the passage probably be found? A. In a book review. B. In an entertainment book. C. In an academic paper. D. In a psychology magazine. B The latest bad but unsurprising news on education is that reading and writing scores on the SAT have once again declined. The language competence of our high schoolers fell steeply in the 1970s and has never recovered. This is very worrisome, because the best single measure of the overall quality of our primary and secondary schools is the average verbal (语言的) score of 17-year-olds. This score correlates with the ability to learn new things readily, to communicate with others and to secure a job. It also predicts future income. The most convincing analyses have shown that the chief causes are vast curricular changes, especially in the critical early grades. In the decades before the Great Verbal Decline, a content-rich elementary school experience evolved into a content-light, skills-based, test-centered approach. Cognitive psychologists agree that early childhood language learning (ages 2 to 10) is critical to later verbal competence, because of the so-called Matthew Effect. According to Matthew Effect, those who are language-poor in early childhood get relatively poorer, and fall further behind, while the verbally rich get richer. Clearly the key is to make sure that from kindergarten on, every student, from the start, understands the main idea of what is heard or read. If preschoolers and kindergartners are offered substantial and coherent lessons concerning the human and natural worlds, then the results of significantly improved verbal scores will show up five years or so later. By staying on a subject long enough to make all young children familiar with it (say, two weeks or so), the main idea becomes understood by all and word learning speeds up . This is especially important for low-income children, who come to school with smaller vocabularies and rely on school to pass on the knowledge base children from rich families take for granted. Current reform strategies focus on testing, improving teacher quality, and other changes. Attention to these structural issues has led to improvements in the best public schools. But it is not enough. 4. Why is the decrease in verbal scores on the SAT worrisome? A. Because it leads to a short supply of talents in the labor market. B. Because it reveals young people’s negative attitude towards verbal study. C. Because it shows schools’ inability to meet the national requirements. D. Because it negatively influences students in their future development. 5. What is the reason for the falling verbal competence? A. Children’s lack of language learning ability. B. Fewer courses on reading and writing in school. C. Shift of curricular focus from content to skills. D. Heavy pressure that numerous tests have resulted in. 6. Which one is a good solution to language competence decline? A. Teachers should train children to better understand the content. B. Teachers should take family background into consideration. C. Teachers should focus on one topic in language teaching. D. Teachers should spend more time on word learning. 7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. Matthew Effect in Language Learning B. How to Stop the Drop in Verbal Scores C. Trying to understand the Main Idea D. Verbal Score and Future Development C Ever since I can remember, I have always enjoyed making myself and others laugh. Humor has always played an important role in my life as it was key in helping me develop my personality and outlook on life through childhood. What I did not realize, however, was why or how it made me feel better about myself. I wanted to find out just exactly how humor affects us in our lives, and whether or not it played a key role in having a longer and more enjoyable life. From my research I found many different ways that humor can influence our emotions and physical health. These benefits are split into two different sections: short-term and long-term. One example of the short-term benefits of humor would be that laughter induces relaxation. It gets many muscles moving in your body. One reason why muscles get tense is lack of oxygen flow. Once you laugh as a response to humor, it increases the flow of oxygen to the muscles, resulting in a more relaxed and more energy-filled body. Another short-term benefit is that laughter causes pain relief. This is achieved by intense stimulation of organs in the body, which leads to increased circulation and blood flow. As for the long-term effects, they can be just as rewarding. For example, one thing laughter can do in the long run is improve the overall health of the heart. This happens because, like stated earlier, laughter increases blood flow. Since the heart is the organ that regulates all blood flow in the body, naturally the heart becomes strengthened. One last long-term benefit from humor is that it can reduce stress levels and boost the immune system. 8. What benefit of humor does the author mention in the first paragraph? A. It lets the author make more friends. B. It keeps the author physically healthy. C. It helps to shape the author’s character. D. It frees the author from any stress. 9. What does the underlined word “induces” in Paragraph 4 mean? A. Skips. B. Decreases. C. Needs. D. Causes. 10. How does the author show the long-term benefits of humor? A. By telling stories. B. By giving examples. C. By listing numbers. D. By making comparisons. 11. What is the best title for the text? A. Health Benefits of Humor B. Stories About Laughter C. Success Brought by Humor D. Humor in Daily Life D Working with ARIA Research, a startup developing vision for the blind, Phoebe Peng is using technologically advanced human echolocation (回声定位) that enables blind users to perceive their surroundings in precise detail. The process uses event cameras which, unlike normal cameras that take complete images of a scene, track changes in an image over time, making them ideal for the observation of small objects like table tennis balls. The images are then processed into sound using a specialised algorithm (算法). This is then communicated back to the player via a lot of loudspeakers, ultimately with the aim of allowing players to track the ball and movements using sounds. According to Peng, table tennis makes a perfect test case for the kind of technology being developed by ARIA Research. “Table tennis has been played for decades as a more accessible version of tennis. The sport is beginner-friendly while maintaining a rich level of competitive play. However, like many sports, it remains difficult for people who suffer vision loss or have low vision,” said Ms Peng, who will soon complete a Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering. “The small size of the ball and table, along with the movement of the ball in 3D space, are things that make table tennis difficult to play for those with low vision and complete blindness,” said Peng, who is completing the work for her degree. “Making this sport more accessible while also exploring the potential of event cameras were my two biggest motivators,” she said. In one study, using two perfectly positioned cameras, Ms Peng was able to identify and track a ball in three dimensions in real time. She then fed that data into an algorithm controlling the loudspeakers standing along the sides of the table, which created a sound field matching the position of the ball. While the results are promising, more experimentation will be needed before the system will be ready for actual play. “There are limitations on how accurately people can perceive sound localisation. What type of sound should be used? Should the sound be continuous? This is what we’ll be tackling in the next stage of development,” said Ms Peng. 12. How are event cameras different from normal ones? A. They can have sounds located. B. They are linked with loudspeakers. C. They constantly follow image changes. D. They take complete images of a scene. 13. What makes table tennis a perfect test case for the research? A. Its unique feature. B. Its fierce competition. C. Its technical complexity. D. Its beginner-friendliness. 14. What is the last paragraph mainly about concerning the study? A. Its inspiring results. B. Its promising future. C. Its practical applications. D. Its technological challenge. 15. What could be the best title for the text? A. Technology Opens up Blind Table Tennis B. Blind People Work Wonders in Table Tennis C. Event Camera Reshapes Future for the Disabled D. Algorithm Helps Translate Imagination to Sound 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。 Maximalism, as a design aesthetic (审美), is rooted in cultural shifts throughout history. In the mid-20th century, minimalism dominated social aesthetic, which laid great emphasis on the idea of less was more. In the late 1960s, postmodernism challenged the ideas of minimalism and embraced a more playful approach to design. ___16___ During the 1980s, maximalism reached its peak and continued to evolve in the following decades. Today, maximalism has become a noticeable design style characterized by celebrating individuality,embracing the unexpected, and creating st unning and expressive spaces. ___17___ They hold that maximalism can make homes blossom into spaces that radiate with warmth and joy, and reflect the personalities and tastes of everyone in the house. ___18___Even hallways can be turned into gallery-like spaces with unique art collections, vibrant wall coverings that enhance visual impact. Mirrors, if strategically placed, can add to the pleasant feel of a space that could otherwise be a boring passage. The living room unfolds with patterns and decor items, creating a dynamic and cozy atmosphere which is all about individuality and comfort. ___19___ A combination of decoration items such as sculptures, vases, and books are also on display. Breaking free from regular kitchen aesthetics, maximalism transforms kitchens into exciting and inspiring environments. Using unexpected kitchen lighting options can add some home atmosphere.___20___ As an interior (室内的) stylist, I encourage you to get the best from your home and the possessions you already have by displaying what you love most. This will spark joy everywhere you look, and this concept is at the heart of maximalism. A. Delicate table lamps may work well. B. Your home should be a celebration of all you are. C. Many interior designers are advocates of maximalism. D. Maximalism breathes life into often-overlooked corners. E. You can find a variety of ways to bring it into your home, too. F. Maximalism emerged as a reaction against the idea of simplicity. G. There is a mix of different patterns through throw pillows and curtains. 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) Jeffrey is a millionaire. Years ago, after returning from abroad, he ____21____ his small company. Speaking of success, Jeffrey often tells about his extra expensive “school” fee, which he always ____22____ his success to. After getting a Ph. D. degree, Jeffrey decided to return to the homeland, starting a company. Before leaving, he bought a Rolex watch with the ____23____ earned through years of work. At the airport he had to accept the ____24____ customs check. The watch on his wrist was also demanded to be taken down for ____25____. Jeffrey knew that carrying the specific goods out had to pay the tax, and he worried about paying it for his watch. So when he was checked, he told a lie that his watch was a ____26____ fake（假货）. When he was ____27____of his “smarts”, immediately, in the presence of Jeffrey, the officers ___28___ the watch, which cost nearly 100,000, into pieces on hearing Jeffrey’s words. Jeffrey was ____29____. Before he understood why, he was taken to the office to be examined ____30____. The officers looked over everything carefully in the box, and ____31____ him that he must accept the check and if found carrying fake goods, he would be ____32____ according to law! Suddenly, his face turned red, and he had nothing in mind after ____33____ the plane for long. The additional high “school” fee that he had ever paid made him realize the value of ____34____, which he would remember as the ____35____ of his success forever. 21. A. brought up B. set up C. took up D. picked up 22. A. mentions B. owes C. brings D. honors 23. A. efforts B. things C. pounds D. benefits 24. A. ordinary B. routine C. common D. regular 25. A. inspection B. look C. test D. experiment 26. A. priceless B. expensive C. worthless D. valuable 27. A. proud B. ashamed C. afraid D. modest 28. A. touched B. tore C. made D. hit 29. A. disappointed B. delighted C. surprised D. satisfied 30. A. quietly B. strictly C. quickly D. curiously 31. A. warned B. hoped C. stopped D. urged 32. A. rewarded B. blamed C. praised D. charged 33 A. awaiting B. landing C. boarding D. transferring 34. A. honesty B. lies C. goods D. bravery 35. A. consequence B. secret C. choice D. belief 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。 Dayushan Island is located in Fuding, Fujian province, known ____36____ its untouched nature, green grasslands and attractive coastlines. Its coast is eroded (侵蚀) by seawater,____37____ (reveal) bare bedrock and reefs. But the thick trees accommodate tens of thousands of migratory birds. It ____38____ (list) in the “Top 10 of the most beautiful islands in China” by Chinese National Geography in 2005. It is ____39____ uninhabited island and a true hidden treasure that has still preserved its quietness and ____40____ (origin) form. The best thing to do here is to hike up the hills and find a high spot ____41____ overlooks the sea, the grasslands and the lakes! Besides hiking, camping enjoys grea t____42____ (popular) on the island. The lakesides are great camping ____43____ (destination) with peaceful water and grassland scenery. Remember to bring mosquito repellent (驱虫剂) and not ____44____ (swim) in the sea, because of the dangerous currents. The wind from the sea slowly blowing, the island morning mist _____45_____ (gradual) disappears, and beautiful scenery unfolds in front of you. 第四部分，写作(共两节,满分40分) 第一节(满分 15 分) 46. 假定你是李华，你的家乡今年新建了一个中国民俗文化主题公园，请给你的留学生好友Mike写封邮件，邀请他一同来公园参观，内容包括： 1.时间、地点；2.参观内容：了解中国民俗文化，体验民间艺术等；3.注意事项。 参考词汇: 中国民俗文化主题公园Chinese folk culture theme park 1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Mike, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 65-year-old Mr. Fairfax had retired from teaching. He was very interested in adventure. This time he made an adventure on a sparsely (稀少地) populated land. In the cold winter, he tried a new place and forgot to bring his cell phone, the only time on the trip. He trekked (艰苦跋涉) more than half an mile with two dogs to a harvested wheat field. With his dark staring eyes at the horizon in expectation of another rabbit Mr. Fairfax stepped on the thin snow on a canal. Suddenly, it collapsed (坍塌) and dropped him four feet to the bottom. Realizing that he was in trouble and was going to hurt himself, Mr. Fairfax was suddenly picking up a lot of speed. His left leg hit first, and he lay on his side to reach for his shotgun, unloaded it and used it as a crutch (拐杖). He spent an hour and a half climbing the canal but slipped and slid back down when he was partly up. This time, one of his feet got fixed between two rocks. Mr. Fairfax told himself that if he didn’t get himself out of that canal, he wasn’t going to have a very good night. Mr. Fairfax walked his foot free and climbed more slowly and cautiously out of the canal. He immediately realized the difficulty of the task before him. The accident occurred about 2 p.m. and it was nearing 5 p.m. with the road far away as the sun was setting. Mr. Fairfax focused on crawling to safety. Even with his gun supporting him, hopping was impractical. Instead, he sat down and pushed himself backward less than 40 inches at a time with his good leg. He was determined and sure that he must hold on. He was in exhaustion and had more frequent breaks. Temperatures dropped overnight, and his gloves and boots got wet. His hands and feet soon were completely numb. 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。 Para. 1 Mr. Fairfax’s dogs had been playing in the field and eventually came up to him. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Para. 2 However, gleams (微光) of daylight remained — Mr. Fairfax saw the sixth car. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$