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石家庄二中教育集团2024-2025学年度高一年级下学期 期末考试英语试卷 (时间：120分钟，分值：150分) 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What did the man forget to take on his camping trip? A. The tent. B. The sleeping bag. C. The pillow. 2. What does the man say about the place where he lives? A. It’s quiet. B. It’s large. C. It’s convenient. 3. Where are the speakers probably? A. At a classroom. B. At a museum. C. At a supermarket. 4. Why does the woman talk to the man? A. To express thanks. B. To ask for permission. C. To make an invitation. 5. What are the speakers probably talking about? A. A bed. B. Some chairs. C. A dining table. 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，选出最佳选项。 听下面一段对话，回答6-7题。 6. What is one of the problems with the man’s computer? A. It lacks storage space B. It makes much noise. C. It often crashes. 7. Why does the woman recommend A&T Computers? A. It provides great service. B. It is having a sale this week. C. It has a wide variety of choices. 听下面一段对话，回答8-9题。 8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Old friends. B. Business partners. C. Boss and clerk. 9. What does the man want the woman to do? A. Recommend a worker. B. Work on a project. C. Meet some customers 听下面一段对话，回答10-12题。 10. What makes the woman worry about the traffic? A. An accident. B. Rush hour. C. Bad weather. 11. What will the man do first? A. Hand in a paper. B. Put on his coat. C. Make a call. 12. What does the man suggest doing? A. Putting off the meeting. B. Using public transportation. C. Changing the meeting place. 听下面一段对话，回答13-16题。 13. Which activity is newly added to the summer camps this year? A. Sailing. B. Swimming. C. Debating. 14. What is the most popular project? A. Preparing a talk. B. Creating a local guidebook. C. Making a school magazine. 15. What is the weekly social activity? A. A reading night. B. A music night. C. A sports competition. 16. What can students do in Exmoor? A. Visit a park. B. Do some shopping. C. Hike in the mountains. 听下面一段对话，回答17-20题。 17. Who is the speaker probably talking to? A. Tennis players. B. News reporters. C. Event volunteers. 18. How long will the event last in total? A. Three days. B. Five days. C. Seven days. 19. What can people expect at the closing ceremony? A. Dance performances. B. A firework display. C. A big party. 20. What will Mr. Brown do later? A. Talk about some rules. B. Conduct a press conference. C. Introduce the match schedules. 第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分) 第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Add an additional rebate (退还款) from Colorado’s largest power provider. A resident buying a new plug-in car could soon save a head-spinning $26,500. That’s no mistake. Colorado’s current $5,000 tax credit (免税额度) is already the most generous state-level policy available to all residents. With additional programs set to go live in the next few months, the state is now determined to test the full power of EV (Electric Vehicle) discounts-basis of the statewide plan to reduce carbon emissions. Gov. Jared Polis is betting the strategy can help reach a goal of putting nearly a million plug-in vehicles on the road by 2030. Here’s CPR’s guide to all of Colorado’s current and upcoming electric vehicle discounts: Colorado’s supercharged EV discounts Colorado residents can soon qualify for up to $26,500 in discounts for new electric vehicles. Here’s the math: Credit name New EV discount Used EV discount Date available Price restrictions Income restrictions U. S. EV tax credit $7,500 $4,000 Oct, 2023 <$80000 on trucks, vans, and SUVs <$55,000 on all other vehicles <$300,000 married couples <$225,000 head of household <$150,000 individual CO EV tax credit $5,000 None Oct, 2023 <￥80,000 on all vehicles None CO low-cost EV tax credit $2,500 None May, 2024 <$35,000 on all vehicles None CO vehicle exchange program $6,000 $4,000 Feb, 2024 <$50,000 on all vehicles <80 percent media income OR enrolled in assistance programs Xcel Energy rebates $5,500 $3,000 Nov, 2023 <$80,000 on trucks, vans, and SUVs <$50,000 on all vehicles <80 percent media income OR enrolled in assistance programs Total rebates $26,500 $11,000 1. What is the main purpose of Colorado’s new policy? A. To encourage car sales. B. To reduce carbon emission. C. To raise residents’ income. D. To improve the state economy. 2. Which of the following will not be taken into account by CO EV tax credit? A. Income restrictions. B. Price restrictions. C. Date available. D. New or used vehicles. 3. Which of the following will be available the latest? A. CO vehicle exchange program. B. Xcel Energy rebates. C. CO low-cost EV tax credit. D. U. S. EV tax credit. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了科罗拉多州针对电动汽车的一系列折扣和退税政策，包括现有政策和即将推出的计划，旨在通过经济激励措施推动电动汽车的普及，减少碳排放。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“With additional programs set to go live in the next few months, the state is now determined to test the full power of EV (Electric Vehicle) discounts-basis of the statewide plan to reduce carbon emissions.(随着未来几个月多项额外计划即将落地，该州正决心全面检验电动汽车折扣的强大效力——这是全州减排计划的基础)”可知，科罗拉多州推出新政策（电动汽车折扣）的核心目的是为了减少碳排放，这是全州减排计划的一部分。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章表格中“CO EV tax credit”表格中内容可知，文章提出了“Price restrictions”、“Date available”以及“New EV discount”的相关信息。唯独“Income restrictions(收入限制)”一栏标注为“None(无)”，说明该政策不考虑收入限制。故选A。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章表格中“Date available”部分内容可知，选项A“CO vehicle exchange program”的时间“Feb, 2024(2024年2月)”、选项B“Xcel Energy rebates”的时间“Nov, 2023(2023年11月)”、选项C“CO low-cost EV tax credit”的时间“May, 2024(2024年五月)”以及选项D“U. S. EV tax credit”的时间“Oct, 2023(2023年10月)”可知，科罗拉多州低价电动汽车税收抵免的可用时间为 2024年5月，是所有选项中最晚的。故选C。 B The rich fragrance of freshly roasted coffee filled the air inside a stylish stone cabin in the eastern Chinese village that houses Frank Sterzer’s cafe: Bamboo Coffee Roasters. After more than 20 years as an engineer and executive with leading automobile companies in Germany and China, Frank has found a new calling and fulfillment in the village of Maoli near Ningbo in Zhejiang province. Inspired by his lifelong love of coffee, Frank turns what had been a hobby into a thriving business. “Zhejiang’s countryside has excellent infrastructure (基础设施) and beautiful landscapes, and I find it the ideal place to start my business,” Frank says. Maoli is located less than a 30-minute drive from the Ningbo city center, striking a pleasing balance between urban convenience and rural tranquility. For Frank, the experience of sipping a cup of coffee while enjoying a slice of handmade cake and gazing at the countryside, captures the type of tranquil lifestyle he hopes to share with visitors. The cafe is named after the abundance of bamboo around Maoli, while its logo was inspired by a photograph Frank took of a nearby bamboo forest. He has also created a small coffee factory behind the shop front, where excellent beans from around the world are neatly stacked (叠放) next to gently humming roasting machines. All these have become key components of the cafe’s success. Since opening in June 2024, Bamboo Coffee Roasters has quickly become a popular destination, attracting visitors from near and far including international travelers taking advantage of China’s expanded visa-free policies. Before the Spring Festival, the cafe was welcoming guests from all over, including nearby cities like Hangzhou and Shanghai. “We came to Ningbo for local delicacies and business, purchasing local produce. Products such as honey oranges, bamboo shoots and tea have also found wider markets, thanks to the cafe’s reputation,” one tourist said. 4. What made Frank set up the cafe in Maoli? A. The village’s outstanding facilities and picturesque sceneries. B. China’s expanded visa-free policies for international travelers. C. Frank’s newly found enthusiasm for coffee and roasting beans. D. The combination of urban convenience with rural booming industry. 5. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about? A. Contributing factors to the business’ thriving. B. The hardships of running the business. C. Origins of Bamboo Coffee Roasters. D. The vast profit earned from the business. 6. Why is the tourist comment mentioned in the last paragraph? A. To prove guests from all over promoted Frank’s business. B. To tell us the success of Frank’s business enhanced local economy. C. To share with readers the intense interest of tourists in exploring Ningbo. D. To advertise for the local businesses to promote the sale of local produce. 7. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. An Overnight Celebrity: From Engineer to Business Founder B Relaxing Coffee Culture: A New Trend of Lifestyle in Zhejiang Villages C. A Perfect Integration: The Fragrance of Coffee and the Peace of Rural Life D. Bamboo Coffee Roasters: A Miracle of International Investment in China 【答案】4. A 5. A 6. B 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了德国工程师Frank在浙江宁波乡村开设竹主题咖啡馆，结合优质咖啡与田园风光，成功吸引游客并带动当地经济，展现了都市便利与乡村宁静的完美融合。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中Frank所说的话“Zhejiang’s countryside has excellent infrastructure (基础设施) and beautiful landscapes, and I find it the ideal place to start my business (浙江省的乡村拥有优良的基础设施和美丽的风景，我认为这是创业的理想之地)”可知，该村出色的设施和如画的风景促使Frank在此开设咖啡馆。故选A项。 【5题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段“The cafe is named after the abundance of bamboo around Maoli, while its logo was inspired by a photograph Frank took of a nearby bamboo forest. He has also created a small coffee factory behind the shop front, where excellent beans from around the world are neatly stacked (叠放) next to gently humming roasting machines. All these have become key components of the cafe’s success. (这家咖啡馆的命名源自茅镬村周边茂密的竹林，其标志设计灵感则来自Frank拍摄的附近竹林照片。他在店面后方还打造了一个小型咖啡工坊，来自世界各地的优质咖啡豆整齐地码放在轻声运转的烘焙机旁。所有这些都成为了咖啡馆成功的关键要素)”可知，该段主要介绍促进Frank生意兴隆的因素：咖啡馆的命名灵感、标志设计、店内咖啡工厂。故选A项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中游客所说的话“Products such as honey oranges, bamboo shoots and tea have also found wider markets, thanks to the cafe’s reputation (得益于咖啡馆的声誉，蜜橘、竹笋和茶叶等产品也获得了更广阔的市场)”可推知，游客的评论表明咖啡馆的声誉让当地特色产品走向更大的市场，因此提到这一评论是为了说明Frank生意的成功带动了当地经济。故选B项。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“The rich fragrance of freshly roasted coffee filled the air inside a stylish stone cabin in the eastern Chinese village that houses Frank Sterzer’s cafe: Bamboo Coffee Roasters. (新鲜烘焙咖啡的浓郁香气弥漫在中国东部乡村一间别致的石屋内，这里正是Frank Sterzer创立的Bamboo Coffee Roasters所在地)”可知，文章围绕Frank在浙江宁波乡村开设的咖啡馆展开，他结合优质咖啡与田园风光，成功吸引游客并带动当地经济，展现了都市便利与乡村宁静的完美融合。因此，C项“完美融合：咖啡的香气与乡村生活的宁静”最契合文章主旨，适合作为文章标题。故选C项。 C It’s one of the most common questions adults ask children: what do you want to be when you grow up? Although childhood is supposed to be fun, kids also discuss important topics regarding their futures. Now, a new study finds that children who set big goals regarding their future status and education often set themselves up for success as they age. The findings, published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, are the first to reveal a connection between life goal development and future success in school or the workplace. Rodica Damian, an associate professor of psychology at the University of Houston, and other researchers discovered that as children grow up, their goals naturally begin to change. However, as some childhood goals fall away, other goals related to a family stay strong. These include being close to relatives, building more friendships or finding a romantic partner, and even becoming more involved in the community or helping others. During the study, researchers compared how their goals evolved as children moved from adolescence to adulthood and how a person's goals impacted their success in school and as an employee later on. Overall, a child’s goals focusing on their education and future status were the most consistent predictors of income in adulthood. Simply, when a child dreams big about doing well in school or achieving great success as an adult, these goals accurately paint a picture of how successful these children will be. So, the message is simple: dream big and dream of success, kids! Those goals can drive you to success when you grow up! “Our work proves a strong connection between a child’s life goals, educational achievement, and future occupational outcomes. This information is valuable for parents and educators who can use it to encourage children to set ambitious goals. Additionally, it helps develop strategies to support individuals in achieving their goals and reaching their full potential,” Damian concludes. 8. What does the study mainly focus on? A. Why children change their dreams over time. B. Whether childhood goals re late to future success. C. How childhood education determines future career. D. What impact early experiences have on characters. 9. Which of the following goals remains strong as children grow up? A. Connecting with others. B. Achieving academic success. C. Hunting for a high-salary job. D. Improving personal social status. 10. What message does the author convey in paragraph 3? A. Future careers is determined by Childhood achievements. B. Childhood ambition is potentially connected with success. C. Setting small goals is more beneficial than dreaming big. D. Adjusting goals can create new opportunities for success. 11. What is the purpose of the last paragraph? A. To summarize learning strategies. B. To offer suggestions for future studies. C. To stress the significance of the study. D. To point out the limitations of the study. 【答案】8. B 9. A 10. B 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。介绍了一项研究发现，儿童设定的关于未来地位和教育的大目标往往会为他们成年后的成功奠定基础。 【8题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段中“Now, a new study finds that children who set big goals regarding their future status and education often set themselves up for success as they age. (现在，一项新的研究发现，设定关于未来地位和教育的大目标的孩子，随着年龄的增长，往往会为自己的成功奠定基础。)”以及第二段中“The findings, published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, are the first to reveal a connection between life goal development and future success in school or the workplace. (这项发表在《人格与社会心理学杂志》上的研究首次揭示了生活目标的发展与未来在学校或工作场所成功之间的联系。)” 可知，这项研究主要关注的是儿童时期的目标是否与未来的成功有关。故选B项。 9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“However, as some childhood goals fall away, other goals related to a family stay strong. These include being close to relatives, building more friendships or finding a romantic partner, and even becoming more involved in the community or helping others. (然而，随着一些童年目标的消失，其他与家庭相关的目标依然强烈。这些目标包括与亲戚保持亲近，建立更多的友谊或找到一个浪漫的伴侣，甚至更多地参与社区活动或帮助他人。)”可知，随着孩子的成长，与他人建立联系的目标依然强烈。故选A项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段中“Overall, a child’s goals focusing on their education and future status were the most consistent predictors of income in adulthood. Simply, when a child dreams big about doing well in school or achieving great success as an adult, these goals accurately paint a picture of how successful these children will be.（总的来说，孩子们专注于教育和未来地位的目标是成年后收入的最一致预测因素。简单地说，当一个孩子梦想在学校表现出色或在成年后取得巨大成功时，这些目标准确地描绘了这些孩子将会多么成功。）”可知，作者在第三段传达的信息是，童年的雄心与成功潜在地相关。故选B项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段““Our work proves a strong connection between a child’s life goals, educational achievement, and future occupational outcomes. This information is valuable for parents and educators who can use it to encourage children to set ambitious goals. Additionally, it helps develop strategies to support individuals in achieving their goals and reaching their full potential,” Damian concludes. (我们的工作证明了孩子的生活目标、教育成就和未来职业结果之间的强烈联系。这些信息对家长和教育者来说是有价值的，他们可以用它来鼓励孩子设定雄心勃勃的目标。此外，它有助于制定支持个人实现目标和发挥全部潜力的策略。)”可知，最后一段的目的是强调这项研究的重要性，故选C项。 D Buried in ash after Vesuvius’ eruption, hundreds of scrolls (卷轴) have kept their secrets hidden for centuries. But archaeologists have now been able to reveal some of the ancient text with the help of artificial intelligence. Discovered in the ruins of a villa, the Herculaneum scrolls are a collection of around1,000 scrolls, along with other relics. In earlier times, many people tried to unlock the secrets of scrolls but in vain, mainly because most of them were fragile (易碎的) and would shatter into pieces if unrolled. Until now, the only way to read what's inside the scrolls is to put together the thousands of pieces, which may take 500 years to reveal their content. Fortunately, a team led by professor Seales had already pioneered a way to “virtually unwrap” an ancient scroll using X-ray tomography (断层成像技术). But that was not enough to read the barely visible ink on the ancient documents. The chemistry of the ink from the ancient world is different than the chemistry from medieval times. It's largely invisible to the naked eye even when caught by the X-ray. In 2019, they did come up with a solution based on artificial intelligence to “see” the ink, but it needed much data. So they launched the Vesuvius Challenge to accelerate the work and released software and thousands of 3D X-ray images of pieces and two rolled-up scrolls, in the hope that global research groups would take up the challenge. In the end, a team of three students shared the grand prize. They could read 2,000letters from the scroll after training machine-learning algorithms on the scans. After creating a 3D scan of the text using a CT scan, the scroll was then separated into segments. A machine learning model—an application of AI—then detected the inked regions, allowing them to decipher the text. Mastro, a professor at Naples’ University, called the technique “revolutionary.” “We worked literally day and night to study them, but I am more excited that using this method we can reveal what has been hidden in the scrolls for almost 2,000 years,” said Mastro. 12. What issue was resolved with X-ray tomography? A. The fragile nature of the scrolls. B. Putting together divided pieces. C. Showing the scrolls without opening it. D. The difficulty in understanding ancient languages. 13. How did AI function in processing the scrolls? A. By unwrapping the scrolls. B. By analyzing the chemistry. C. By separating them with relics. D. By detecting the barely visible ink. 14. What does the underlined word “decipher” mean in paragraph 5? A. Adapt. B. Summarize. C. Arrange. D. Interpret. 15. What is the passage mainly about? A. Scrolls promote technological revolution. B. AI advanced the way to read ancient scrolls. C. New technology discovered relics in Vesuvius. D. Hidden secrets are recorded by archaeologists. 【答案】12. C 13. D 14. D 15. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了人们利用人工智能来阅读古卷轴，解释了其具体的操作过程。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“In earlier times, many people tried to unlock the secrets of scrolls but in vain, mainly because most of them were fragile (易碎的) and would shatter into pieces if unrolled.(早些时候，许多人试图解开卷轴的秘密，但都是徒劳的，主要是因为大多数卷轴都很脆弱，一旦展开就会碎成碎片)”以及第三段“Fortunately, a team led by professor Seales had already pioneered a way to “virtually unwrap” an ancient scroll using X-ray tomography (断层成像技术).(幸运的是，由Seales教授领导的一个团队已经开创了一种使用X射线断层扫描“虚拟打开”古代卷轴的方法)”可知，X射线断层扫描解决了不打开就可以展示卷轴的问题。故选C。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Fortunately, a team led by professor Seales had already pioneered a way to “virtually unwrap” an ancient scroll using X-ray tomography (断层成像技术). But that was not enough to read the barely visible ink on the ancient documents.(幸运的是，由Seales教授领导的一个团队已经开创了一种使用X射线断层扫描“几乎打开”古代卷轴的方法。但这还不足以阅读古代文献上几乎看不见的墨水)”以及第四段“In 2019, they did come up with a solution based on artificial intelligence to “see” the ink, but it needed much data.(2019年，他们确实提出了一种基于人工智能的解决方案来“看到”墨水，但它需要大量数据)”可知，AI通过检测几乎看不见的墨水来处理卷轴。故选D。 【14题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“They could read 2,000letters from the scroll after training machine-learning algorithms on the scans.(在扫描上训练机器学习算法后，他们可以从卷轴上读出2000个字母)”以及“A machine learning model—an application of AI—then detected the inked regions, allowing them to”可知，一种人工智能的应用检测到有墨水的区域，从而使它们能够翻译文本，故划线词意思是“翻译”，与Interpret意义相近。故选D。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Mastro, a professor at Naples’ University, called the technique “revolutionary.” “We worked literally day and night to study them, but I am more excited that using this method we can reveal what has been hidden in the scrolls for almost 2,000 years,” said Mastro.( 那不勒斯大学教授马斯特罗称这项技术是“革命性的”。马斯特罗说：“我们夜以继日地研究它们，但更让我兴奋的是，通过这种方法，我们可以揭示隐藏在卷轴中近2000年的东西。”)”以及文章内容可知，本文主要说明了人们利用人工智能来阅读古卷轴，解释了其具体的操作过程，由此可知，这篇文章主要讲的是人工智能改进了阅读古卷轴的方式。故选B。 第二节 (共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Many high school seniors approach the college application essay with anxiety. They feel their lives are too ordinary to create a story that will impress admissions officers. ____16____ It just needs to be a genuine reflection of their personal growth, drawn from everyday moments. I once worked with a boy who had no idea what to write about. Family? Favorite subject? He kept silent until I suggested, “Hobbies?” He shyly said, “I like boxing.” Then his essay unfolded, not about boxing itself, but about self-discipline and resilience (坚韧), qualities that any college would admire. So look into the things that shape you. ____17____ Some students try to catch attention by writing their essays in unconventional forms, such as a poem or a play. Most still follow the traditional storytelling model: a hook (引子), a story, and a lesson learned. ____18____ For example, the rough edges and the pleasant smell of her father’s handmade furniture inspired one girl to become an engineer. The magic is in the details and emotional depth. As a writing tutor, I was hung up on language rules at first. Should I help my students stick to “standard English,” or let them write the way they naturally speak — even if that includes informal expressions? ____19____ It’s also about expressing ideas naturally and making connections with readers. It doesn’t hurt to tell a humorous childhood incident in a light, conversational tone. ____20____ Essay writing teaches students to express themselves with precision through rethinking ideas, refining language, and rewriting drafts. With multiple edits, they will uncover deeper insights and create a story only they can tell. A. After all, I preferred a formal writing style. B. A great essay eventually takes form in revision. C. I soon realized writing isn’t just about language. D. That’s why they try to make up appealing stories. E. Whatever the form, an essay stands out for its story. F. Once a topic clicks, the essay practically writes itself. G. But a powerful essay doesn’t require a dramatic story. 【答案】16. G 17. F 18. E 19. C 20. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要就如何写出好的论文提出了一些建议。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Many high school seniors approach the college application essay with anxiety. They feel their lives are too ordinary to create a story that will impress admissions officers.(许多高中毕业生都带着焦虑来写大学申请论文。他们觉得自己的生活太过平凡，无法编造一个能打动招生官的故事)”以及后文“It just needs to be a genuine reflection of their personal growth, drawn from everyday moments.(它只需要真实地反映他们的个人成长，从日常生活中汲取灵感)”可知，本句与上文构成转折关系，指出强有力的文章需要真实，而不是编造的故事。故G选项“但是一篇强有力的文章并不需要一个戏剧性的故事”符合语境，故选G。 【17题详解】 根据上文“I once worked with a boy who had no idea what to write about. Family? Favorite subject? He kept silent until I suggested, “Hobbies?” He shyly said, “I like boxing.” Then his essay unfolded, not about boxing itself, but about self-discipline and resilience (坚韧), qualities that any college would admire. So look into the things that shape you.(我曾经和一个不知道写什么的男孩一起工作。家庭吗？最喜欢的科目吗？他一直保持沉默，直到我提议：“爱好？”他害羞地说：“我喜欢拳击。”然后，他的文章展开了，不是关于拳击本身，而是关于自律和韧性，这些品质是任何一所大学都会钦佩的。所以看看那些塑造你的东西)”可知，上文主要论述了如何找到文章的主题然后展开文章的建议。故F选项“一旦找到了主题，这篇文章就自然而然地写好了”符合语境，故选F。 【18题详解】 根据上文“Some students try to catch attention by writing their essays in unconventional forms, such as a poem or a play. Most still follow the traditional storytelling model: a hook (引子), a story, and a lesson learned.(一些学生试图通过非传统的形式来吸引注意力，比如一首诗或一个剧本。大多数仍然遵循传统的讲故事模式：一个引子，一个故事，一个教训)”可知，上文列举了不同的讲故事模式，本句承接上文，说明这些形式的作用。故E选项“无论采用何种形式，一篇文章都会因为它的故事而脱颖而出”符合语境，故选E。 【19题详解】 根据上文“As a writing tutor, I was hung up on language rules at first. Should I help my students stick to “standard English,” or let them write the way they naturally speak — even if that includes informal expressions?(作为一名写作导师，一开始我对语言规则很着迷。我应该帮助我的学生坚持“标准英语”，还是让他们用他们自然说话的方式来写——即使其中包括非正式的表达？)”以及后文“It’s also about expressing ideas naturally and making connections with readers. It doesn’t hurt to tell a humorous childhood incident in a light, conversational tone.(这也是关于自然地表达想法，与读者建立联系。用轻松、对话的语气讲述一个幽默的童年事件并没有什么坏处)”可知，本句主要是作者对于写作中的语言的感悟，故C选项“我很快意识到写作不仅仅是语言”符合语境，故选C。 【20题详解】 根据后文“Essay writing teaches students to express themselves with precision through rethinking ideas, refining language, and rewriting drafts. With multiple edits, they will uncover deeper insights and create a story only they can tell.(论文写作教会学生通过重新思考思想、精炼语言和重写草稿来精确地表达自己。通过多次编辑，他们将发现更深入的见解，并创造一个只有他们才能讲述的故事)”可知，后文提到经过编辑，文章会融入更深入的见解，说明了修改对于文章的重要性。故B选项“一篇伟大的文章最终是在修改中形成的”符合语境，故选B。 第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 It was a chilly November morning when I stood at the starting line of the New York City Marathon. My hands ____21____ around the paper cup of coffee, seeking warmth. Just six months earlier, I had ____22____ this race after a decade-long battle with knee injuries. Doctors had warned me that running might cause ____23____ damage, but my determination outweighed the fear. The first 10 miles felt like flying. Crowds cheered ____24____, their energy creating an invisible ____25____ that carried runners forward. By mile 18, however, my legs turned to lead (铅). Each step made me recall the ___26___ I’d faced during physical therapy — the frustration of progress lost, the loneliness of early-morning exercises. Then came the Queensboro Bridge. As I climbed the steep slope, an elderly runner beside me stumbled. Without thinking, I ____27____ my pace to steady him. “Thanks, kid,” he wheezed. “This old heart still has a few miles left.” His words struck me: this wasn’t about ____28____ others; it was about finishing together. As I pushed through the last part of Central Park, all around me were ____29____ faces and shouts from tired voices. Crossing the finish line, I didn’t feel the expected ____30____. Instead, there was quiet pride—not just in completing 26.2 miles, but in having ____31____ my limits. Sports, I realized, aren’t merely about physical ____32____; they teach us that true victory lies in the ____33____ to keep moving when every cell screams to stop. Today, my marathon medal hangs next to my physical therapy discharge papers (出院证明). Together, they remind me that human ____34____ is measured not in the absence of obstacles, but in our courage to ____35____ them — step by step. 21. A. relaxed B. froze C. trembled D. waved 22. A. joined in B. agreed to C. submitted to D. registered for 23. A. permanent B. temporary C. serious D. minor 24. A. violently B. anxiously C. wildly D. silently 25. A. barrier B. current C. boundary D. shadow 26. A. pains B. rewards C. routines D. joys 27. A. maintained B. adjusted C. calculated D. increased 28. A. impressing B. defeating C. following D. blaming 29 A. unfamiliar B. excited C. painted D. exhausted 30. A. relief B. anger C. confusion D. regret 31. A. accepted B. expanded C. defended D. ignored 32. A. strength B. contact C. appeal D. conflict 33. A. refusal B. ambition C. determination D. tendency 34. A. luck B. weakness C. value D. greatness 35. A. avoid B. create C. embrace D. criticize 【答案】21. C 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. B 26. A 27. B 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. B 32. A 33. C 34. D 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述的是作者参加纽约市马拉松比赛的经历和感悟。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的手在纸杯咖啡周围颤抖，寻找温暖。A. relaxed使放松；B. froze结冰；C. trembled颤抖；D. waved挥动。根据上文“It was a chilly November morning”可知，因为冷，作者的手颤抖。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：就在六个月前，在与膝盖受伤抗争了十年之后，我报名参加了这场比赛。A. joined in参加；B. agreed to同意；C. submitted to屈从于；D. registered for报名参加。根据下一段“The first 10 miles felt like flying.”可知，作者六个月前报名参加了这个比赛。故选D。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：医生曾警告我，跑步可能会造成永久性损伤，但我的决心战胜了恐惧。A. permanent永久的；B. temporary暂时的；C. serious严重的；D. minor较小的。根据上文“decade-long battle with knee injuries”可知，医生警告作者跑步可能会造成永久性损伤。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：人群疯狂地欢呼喝彩，他们所迸发出的活力形成了一股无形的力量，推动着赛跑者们不断向前。A. violently猛烈地；B. anxiously焦虑地；C. wildly疯狂地；D. silently安静地。根据下文“their energy”可知，人群疯狂地欢呼。故选C。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：人群疯狂地欢呼喝彩，他们所迸发出的活力形成了一股无形的力量，推动着赛跑者们不断向前。A. barrier障碍；B. current力量，趋势；C. boundary分界线；D. shadow影子。根据下文“that carried runners forward”可知，人群的活力形成了一种力量。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：每走一步都让我回想起理疗时的痛苦——失去进步的挫败感，清晨锻炼的孤独感。A. pains痛苦；B. rewards回报；C. routines常规；D. joys高兴。根据下文“the frustration of progress lost, the loneliness of early-morning exercises”可知，作者想起理疗时的痛苦。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我不假思索地调整了脚步，稳住了他。A. maintained保持；B. adjusted调整；C. calculated计算；D. increased增加。根据下文“to steady him”可知，作者调整步伐来稳住那个老人。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他的话打动了我：这不是要打败别人。A. impressing给……留下印象；B. defeating打败；C. following跟随；D. blaming责备。根据下文“it was about finishing together”以及作者在参加马拉松比赛可知，老人的意思是这不是要打败别人。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我穿过中央公园的最后一部分时，我周围都是疲惫的面孔和疲惫的喊叫声。A. unfamiliar不熟悉的；B. excited兴奋的；C. painted着色的；D. exhausted筋疲力尽的。根据上文“As I pushed through the last part of Central Park”和下文“shouts from tired voices”可知，比赛接近尾声时大家应该是筋疲力尽的状态。故选D。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：冲过终点线时，我并没有感受到预期中的轻松。A. relief轻松；B. anger生气；C. confusion困惑；D. regret后悔。根据上文“Crossing the finish line”可知，作者跑完比赛以后并没有觉得轻松。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：取而代之的是一种安静的自豪感——不仅因为跑完了26.2英里，而且因为扩大了我的极限。A. accepted接受；B. expanded扩大；C. defended保护；D. ignored忽视。根据上文“completing 26.2 miles”可知，作者通过参加这个比赛扩大了自己的极限。故选B。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我意识到，运动不仅仅是关于体力的；他们告诉我们，真正的胜利在于当每个细胞都在尖叫着停止时，我们仍决心继续前进。A. strength力量；B. contact联系；C. appeal吸引力；D. conflict矛盾。根据上文“Sports”可知，作者觉得运动不仅仅是关于体力。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我意识到，运动不仅仅是关于体力的；他们告诉我们，真正的胜利在于当每个细胞都在尖叫着停止时，我们仍决心继续前进。A. refusal拒绝；B. ambition野心；C. determination决心；D. tendency趋势。根据下文“keep moving when every cell screams to stop”可知，此处表示继续前进的决心。故选C。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：它们共同提醒我，衡量人类的伟大不是看有没有障碍，而是看我们有勇气一步一步地迎接障碍。A. luck运气；B. weakness缺点；C. value价值；D. greatness伟大。根据下文“measured not in the absence of obstacles”，“in our courage”和“step by step”可知，此处是指衡量人类的伟大。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：它们共同提醒我，衡量人类的伟大不是看有没有障碍，而是看我们有勇气一步一步地迎接障碍。A. avoid避免；B. create创造；C. embrace欣然接受；D. criticize批评。根据上文“obstacles”和下文“our courage”及“step by step”可知，此处是指有勇气一步步地迎接障碍，空格处用“欣然接受”。故选C。 第二节 (10个小题：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。 As a Qinqiang Opera actor, Hou Yan was once ashamed of her profession as a performer of local folk opera, which mainly thrived in northwestern China in the 1990s, a time ____36____ pop songs and music introduced from the West were popular. Qinqiang Opera, which originated from the ancient folk songs and dances of the Han people in Shaanxi and Gansu provinces, is one of the longest-lived ____37____ (form) of opera in China. But in the past, the sweeping trend of pop and Western music hit Qinqiang Opera hard. During this difficult time, Hou had no choice but ____38____ (leave) the opera stage she loved. She then took on several jobs to make ends meet, including working ____39____ a waitress, running a clothing shop and acting in small film roles. ____40____ she did, she never lost her love for Qinqiang. ____41____ (thankful), things were turning around. ____42____ (list) as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2006, Qinqiang Opera has gradually seen a return to ____43____ (popular) in recent years. ____44____ is inspiring that the number of young performers is increasing. And the average age of Hou’s opera team is 30. The comeback of Qinqiang Opera in the past decades _____45_____ (reflect) the country’s cultural development. Hou’s attitude to her career as a performer has also changed. “As an opera actor, I’m very confident in our culture. I couldn’t imagine it decades ago.” 【答案】36. when 37. forms 38. to leave 39. as 40. Whatever 41. Thankfully 42. Listed 43. popularity 44. It 45. has reflected 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇人物传记。文章以秦腔演员侯艳的个人经历为主线，讲述了秦腔这一传统艺术形式在现代化浪潮中的兴衰与复兴，同时反映了中国传统文化在当代的传承与发展。 【36题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：在20世纪90年代，流行歌曲和从西方引进的音乐风靡一时，而秦腔这种主要在中国西北地区兴盛的地方民间戏曲，则遭遇了前所未有的困境。空处为定语从句的关系词；先行词“time”在定语从句担当时间状语，用关系副词“when”引导。故填when。 【37题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：秦腔起源于陕西和甘肃两省汉族古老的民间歌舞，是中国历史最为悠久的戏曲形式之一。空处为固定搭配：one of 名词的复数形式，意为“……之一”，符合句意。故填forms。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在那段艰难时期，侯艳不得不离开她热爱的秦腔舞台。空处为非谓语动词担当介词“but”后的宾语，用动词不定式形式，构成固定搭配：have no choice but to do sth.，意为“别无选择不得不……”，符合句意。故填to leave。 【39题详解】 考查固定搭配。句意：为了维持生计，她尝试过多种工作，包括当服务员、开服装店，以及在一些小电影中担任角色。空处为固定短语：work as，意为“担当、做……”，符合句意。故填as。 【40题详解】 考查状语从句。句意：无论做什么，她对秦腔的热爱从未减退。空处为让步性状语从句的引导词，在状语从句中担当宾语，意为“无论什么”，用whatever引导；出现在句首，首字母大写。故填Whatever。 【41题详解】 考查副词。句意：值得庆幸的是，情况正在发生转变。空处为副词形式担当状语，意为“值得庆幸的”；出现在句首，首字母大学。故填Thankfully。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：2006年，秦腔被列入国家级非物质文化遗产名录，近年来逐渐重新赢得了观众的喜爱。空处为非谓语动词担当状语；主语“Qinqiang Opera”和动词“list”之间为被动关系，用过去分词形式。出现在句首，首字母大写。故填Listed。 【43题详解】 考查名词。句意：2006年，秦腔被列入国家级非物质文化遗产名录，近年来逐渐重新赢得了观众的喜爱。空处为名词形式担当宾语，意为“欢迎、喜爱”。故填popularity。 【44题详解】 考查代词。句意：令人振奋的是，年轻演员的数量正在不断增加。空处为代词形式担当形式主语，用代词“it”；出现在句首，首字母大写。故填It。 【45题详解】 考查谓语动词。句意：过去几十年里秦腔的复兴，反映了中国文化的蓬勃发展。空处为本句谓语动词；根据“in the past decades”可知，本句时态为现在完成时；主语“The comeback of Qinqiang Opera”和动词“reflect”之间为主动关系。故填has reflected。 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，你校英文报“Opinions”栏目近期征文，本期话题为“Should high school students have a two-day weekend?”，请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1.你的观点； 2.你的理由。 注意： 1.词数80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Should high school students have a two-day weekend? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Should high school students have a two-day weekend? I don’t think it is a good idea. The reasons are as follows. With a two-day weekend, students may spend too much time playing and fail to get enough rest. After all, not everyone is proud of their self-control. What’s more, the entertainments that they enjoy during weekends will somewhat distract them from their studies. Additionally, high school students need more time and efforts to advance academically or catch up with their schoolwork. Therefore, a shorter school week doesn’t make sense. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生就“高中生应该有两天的周末吗？”写一篇短文投稿。 【详解】1.词汇积累 为……感到骄傲：be proud of→ take pride in 足够的：enough→ adequate 使分心：distract→ divert 进步：advance→ progress 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：With a two-day weekend, students may spend too much time playing and fail to get enough rest.  拓展句：If students have a two-day weekend, they may spend too much time playing and fail to get enough rest.  【点睛】【高分句型1】 What’s more, the entertainments that they enjoy during weekends will somewhat distract them from their studies. （运用了that引导的定语从句） 【高分句型2】 I don’t think it is a good idea. （运用了省略引导词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。 On one hot day in Faisalabad, a city in northeast Pakistan, the sun was shining with its full might. Everyone was in a hurry to go back home and sit in a cool airy place. Even the stray animals were looking for a shady place to sit under. Sara’s day at school was very busy and she was very tired. She had to wait for her father who had worked overtime to pick her up. Waiting in the school ground, Sara didn’t want to talk to anybody. When Sara reached home, the food was ready and her mum was waiting for her. After greeting her mum. Sara sat on the chair to eat as she was very hungry. But her hunger turned into anger when she saw that her mum had cooked daal chawal(扁豆饭). She wanted to eat pizza that day while her mum had cooked daal chawal. “Mum, what is this? Why don’t you cook the food I like? There are always vegetables and daal chawal at our table. I don’t want to eat them. I am not hungry anymore. I am going to order a pizza for myself,” Sara said as she stormed off in anger to her room. Her mother said nothing. Upstairs in her room, Sara called her best fiend Aliya, wanting to have a little chat so that she could express her frustration and find some comfort. “Sara, how are you?” it was Aliya’s mother on the phone. “I am fine, Aunty. Can I talk to Aliya?” Sara replied respectfully. “Aliya is having her lunch. Today, I’ve cooked her favorite dish, Aliya’s mother replied excitedly. Sara became curious. ”Aunty, what’s Aliya’s favorite dish?“ Sara asked. ”Daal chawal, she loves it! “ Aliya’s mother answered and continued, ”What has your mother cooked today?“ ”Daal chawal," Sara replied in a low voice. She recalled her conversation with Aliya about food at lunchtime in school, where Aliya had mentioned the foods she often enjoyed at home but never complained about any of them. 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。 Paragraph 1: Sara realized how mistaken she was. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: But as she reached the kitchen door, she was surprised to see her mother preparing pizza for her. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Sara realized how mistaken she was. Here she was, complaining about the very food that her friend cherished. Aliya had never once grumbled about her meals. Sara felt ashamed of her ingratitude. Her mother worked hard every day to provide for the family. Sara understood now that food was not just nourishment; it was a reflection of love and care. She felt a sense of guilt for her thoughtless words and actions. Determined to make a change, Sara stood up, resolved to apologize to her mother and appreciate the meal that awaited her. But as she reached the kitchen door, she was surprised to see her mother preparing pizza for her. Tears welled up in Sara’s eyes as she witnessed her mother’s unconditional love. “Mum,” she said softly, “I’m so sorry for what I said earlier. I didn’t mean to hurt you. I should have appreciated your effort instead of complaining.” Her mother smiled warmly, her eyes twinkling with tears of joy. “Family is about understanding and forgiveness. Come, let’s eat together and enjoy our meal.” They sat down at the table, hearts mended and spirits high, sharing a meal filled with love, understanding, and forgiveness. 【解析】 【导语】本文以食物为线索展开，讲述了Sara因妈妈做的不是自己想吃的披萨而是扁豆饭而生气，之后通过和朋友妈妈的通话，发现朋友最爱吃的就是扁豆饭，从而意识到自己错误的故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容 “Sara 意识到自己错得多么离谱。” 可知，第一段可描写 Sara 意识到错误后的内心活动，包括对朋友态度的反思、对妈妈付出的理解以及决定道歉等。 ②由第二段首句内容 “但当她走到厨房门口时，她惊讶地看到妈妈正在为她准备披萨。” 可知，第二段可描写 Sara 看到妈妈举动后的反应，包括道歉以及妈妈的回应，最后体现家庭的温暖。 2. 续写线索：意识到错误 —— 反思朋友态度 —— 理解妈妈付出 —— 决定道歉 —— 看到妈妈准备披萨 —— 道歉 —— 妈妈回应 —— 家庭温暖 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①抱怨：complain about/grumble about ②道歉：apologize to/say sorry to ③理解：understand/appreciate 情绪类 ①羞愧：feel ashamed/feel guilty ②温暖地：warmly/cozily 【点睛】[高分句型1]. Here she was, complaining about the very food that her friend cherished.（使用了现在分词作状语以及关系代词that引导的定语从句，先行词为food） [高分句型2]. Tears welled up in Sara’s eyes as she witnessed her mother’s unconditional love.（使用了as引导时间状语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 石家庄二中教育集团2024-2025学年度高一年级下学期 期末考试英语试卷 (时间：120分钟，分值：150分) 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What did the man forget to take on his camping trip? A. The tent. B. The sleeping bag. C. The pillow. 2. What does the man say about the place where he lives? A. It’s quiet. B. It’s large. C. It’s convenient. 3. Where are the speakers probably? A. At a classroom. B. At a museum. C. At a supermarket. 4. Why does the woman talk to the man? A. To express thanks. B. To ask for permission. C. To make an invitation. 5. What are the speakers probably talking about? A. A bed. B. Some chairs. C. A dining table. 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，选出最佳选项。 听下面一段对话，回答6-7题。 6. What is one of the problems with the man’s computer? A. It lacks storage space B. It makes much noise. C. It often crashes. 7. Why does the woman recommend A&T Computers? A. It provides great service. B. It is having a sale this week. C. It has a wide variety of choices. 听下面一段对话，回答8-9题。 8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Old friends. B. Business partners. C. Boss and clerk. 9. What does the man want the woman to do? A. Recommend a worker. B. Work on a project. C. Meet some customers 听下面一段对话，回答10-12题。 10. What makes the woman worry about the traffic? A. An accident. B. Rush hour. C. Bad weather. 11. What will the man do first? A. Hand in a paper. B. Put on his coat. C. Make a call. 12. What does the man suggest doing? A. Putting off the meeting. B. Using public transportation. C. Changing the meeting place. 听下面一段对话，回答13-16题。 13. Which activity is newly added to the summer camps this year? A Sailing. B. Swimming. C. Debating. 14. What is the most popular project? A. Preparing a talk. B. Creating a local guidebook. C. Making a school magazine. 15. What is the weekly social activity? A. A reading night. B. A music night. C. A sports competition. 16 What can students do in Exmoor? A. Visit a park. B. Do some shopping. C. Hike in the mountains. 听下面一段对话，回答17-20题。 17. Who is the speaker probably talking to? A. Tennis players. B. News reporters. C. Event volunteers. 18. How long will the event last in total? A. Three days. B. Five days. C. Seven days. 19. What can people expect at the closing ceremony? A. Dance performances. B. A firework display. C. A big party. 20. What will Mr. Brown do later? A. Talk about some rules. B. Conduct a press conference. C. Introduce the match schedules. 第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分) 第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Add an additional rebate (退还款) from Colorado’s largest power provider. A resident buying a new plug-in car could soon save a head-spinning $26,500. That’s no mistake. Colorado’s current $5,000 tax credit (免税额度) is already the most generous state-level policy available to all residents. With additional programs set to go live in the next few months, the state is now determined to test the full power of EV (Electric Vehicle) discounts-basis of the statewide plan to reduce carbon emissions. Gov. Jared Polis is betting the strategy can help reach a goal of putting nearly a million plug-in vehicles on the road by 2030. Here’s CPR’s guide to all of Colorado’s current and upcoming electric vehicle discounts: Colorado’s supercharged EV discounts Colorado residents can soon qualify for up to $26,500 in discounts for new electric vehicles. Here’s the math: Credit name New EV discount Used EV discount Date available Price restrictions Income restrictions U. S. EV tax credit $7,500 $4,000 Oct, 2023 <$80,000 on trucks, vans, and SUVs <$55,000 on all other vehicles <$300,000 married couples <$225,000 head of household <$150,000 individual CO EV tax credit $5,000 None Oct, 2023 <￥80,000 on all vehicles None CO low-cost EV tax credit $2,500 None May, 2024 <$35,000 on all vehicles None CO vehicle exchange program $6,000 $4,000 Feb, 2024 <$50,000 on all vehicles <80 percent media income OR enrolled in assistance programs Xcel Energy rebates $5,500 $3,000 Nov, 2023 <$80,000 on trucks, vans, and SUVs <$50,000 on all vehicles <80 percent media income OR enrolled in assistance programs Total rebates $26,500 $11,000 1. What is the main purpose of Colorado’s new policy? A. To encourage car sales. B. To reduce carbon emission. C. To raise residents’ income. D. To improve the state economy. 2. Which of the following will not be taken into account by CO EV tax credit? A. Income restrictions. B. Price restrictions. C. Date available. D. New or used vehicles. 3. Which of the following will be available the latest? A. CO vehicle exchange program. B. Xcel Energy rebates. C. CO low-cost EV tax credit. D. U. S. EV tax credit. B The rich fragrance of freshly roasted coffee filled the air inside a stylish stone cabin in the eastern Chinese village that houses Frank Sterzer’s cafe: Bamboo Coffee Roasters. After more than 20 years as an engineer and executive with leading automobile companies in Germany and China, Frank has found a new calling and fulfillment in the village of Maoli near Ningbo in Zhejiang province. Inspired by his lifelong love of coffee, Frank turns what had been a hobby into a thriving business. “Zhejiang’s countryside has excellent infrastructure (基础设施) and beautiful landscapes, and I find it the ideal place to start my business,” Frank says. Maoli is located less than a 30-minute drive from the Ningbo city center, striking a pleasing balance between urban convenience and rural tranquility. For Frank, the experience of sipping a cup of coffee while enjoying a slice of handmade cake and gazing at the countryside, captures the type of tranquil lifestyle he hopes to share with visitors. The cafe is named after the abundance of bamboo around Maoli, while its logo was inspired by a photograph Frank took of a nearby bamboo forest. He has also created a small coffee factory behind the shop front, where excellent beans from around the world are neatly stacked (叠放) next to gently humming roasting machines. All these have become key components of the cafe’s success. Since opening in June 2024, Bamboo Coffee Roasters has quickly become a popular destination, attracting visitors from near and far including international travelers taking advantage of China’s expanded visa-free policies. Before the Spring Festival, the cafe was welcoming guests from all over, including nearby cities like Hangzhou and Shanghai. “We came to Ningbo for local delicacies and business, purchasing local produce. Products such as honey oranges, bamboo shoots and tea have also found wider markets, thanks to the cafe’s reputation,” one tourist said. 4. What made Frank set up the cafe in Maoli? A. The village’s outstanding facilities and picturesque sceneries. B. China’s expanded visa-free policies for international travelers. C. Frank’s newly found enthusiasm for coffee and roasting beans. D. The combination of urban convenience with rural booming industry. 5. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about? A. Contributing factors to the business’ thriving. B. The hardships of running the business. C. Origins of Bamboo Coffee Roasters. D. The vast profit earned from the business. 6. Why is the tourist comment mentioned in the last paragraph? A. To prove guests from all over promoted Frank’s business. B. To tell us the success of Frank’s business enhanced local economy. C. To share with readers the intense interest of tourists in exploring Ningbo. D. To advertise for the local businesses to promote the sale of local produce. 7. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. An Overnight Celebrity: From Engineer to Business Founder B. Relaxing Coffee Culture: A New Trend of Lifestyle in Zhejiang Villages C. A Perfect Integration: The Fragrance of Coffee and the Peace of Rural Life D Bamboo Coffee Roasters: A Miracle of International Investment in China C It’s one of the most common questions adults ask children: what do you want to be when you grow up? Although childhood is supposed to be fun, kids also discuss important topics regarding their futures. Now, a new study finds that children who set big goals regarding their future status and education often set themselves up for success as they age. The findings, published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, are the first to reveal a connection between life goal development and future success in school or the workplace. Rodica Damian, an associate professor of psychology at the University of Houston, and other researchers discovered that as children grow up, their goals naturally begin to change. However, as some childhood goals fall away, other goals related to a family stay strong. These include being close to relatives, building more friendships or finding a romantic partner, and even becoming more involved in the community or helping others. During the study, researchers compared how their goals evolved as children moved from adolescence to adulthood and how a person's goals impacted their success in school and as an employee later on. Overall, a child’s goals focusing on their education and future status were the most consistent predictors of income in adulthood. Simply, when a child dreams big about doing well in school or achieving great success as an adult, these goals accurately paint a picture of how successful these children will be. So, the message is simple: dream big and dream of success, kids! Those goals can drive you to success when you grow up! “Our work proves a strong connection between a child’s life goals, educational achievement, and future occupational outcomes. This information is valuable for parents and educators who can use it to encourage children to set ambitious goals. Additionally, it helps develop strategies to support individuals in achieving their goals and reaching their full potential,” Damian concludes. 8. What does the study mainly focus on? A. Why children change their dreams over time. B. Whether childhood goals re late to future success. C. How childhood education determines future career. D. What impact early experiences have on characters. 9. Which of the following goals remains strong as children grow up? A. Connecting with others. B. Achieving academic success. C. Hunting for a high-salary job. D. Improving personal social status. 10. What message does the author convey in paragraph 3? A. Future careers is determined by Childhood achievements. B. Childhood ambition is potentially connected with success. C. Setting small goals is more beneficial than dreaming big. D. Adjusting goals can create new opportunities for success. 11. What is the purpose of the last paragraph? A. To summarize learning strategies. B. To offer suggestions for future studies. C. To stress the significance of the study. D. To point out the limitations of the study. D Buried in ash after Vesuvius’ eruption, hundreds of scrolls (卷轴) have kept their secrets hidden for centuries. But archaeologists have now been able to reveal some of the ancient text with the help of artificial intelligence. Discovered in the ruins of a villa, the Herculaneum scrolls are a collection of around1,000 scrolls, along with other relics. In earlier times, many people tried to unlock the secrets of scrolls but in vain, mainly because most of them were fragile (易碎的) and would shatter into pieces if unrolled. Until now, the only way to read what's inside the scrolls is to put together the thousands of pieces, which may take 500 years to reveal their content. Fortunately, a team led by professor Seales had already pioneered a way to “virtually unwrap” an ancient scroll using X-ray tomography (断层成像技术). But that was not enough to read the barely visible ink on the ancient documents. The chemistry of the ink from the ancient world is different than the chemistry from medieval times. It's largely invisible to the naked eye even when caught by the X-ray. In 2019, they did come up with a solution based on artificial intelligence to “see” the ink, but it needed much data. So they launched the Vesuvius Challenge to accelerate the work and released software and thousands of 3D X-ray images of pieces and two rolled-up scrolls, in the hope that global research groups would take up the challenge. In the end, a team of three students shared the grand prize. They could read 2,000letters from the scroll after training machine-learning algorithms on the scans. After creating a 3D scan of the text using a CT scan, the scroll was then separated into segments. A machine learning model—an application of AI—then detected the inked regions, allowing them to decipher the text. Mastro, a professor at Naples’ University, called the technique “revolutionary.” “We worked literally day and night to study them, but I am more excited that using this method we can reveal what has been hidden in the scrolls for almost 2,000 years,” said Mastro. 12. What issue was resolved with X-ray tomography? A. The fragile nature of the scrolls. B. Putting together divided pieces. C. Showing the scrolls without opening it. D. The difficulty in understanding ancient languages. 13. How did AI function in processing the scrolls? A. By unwrapping the scrolls. B. By analyzing the chemistry. C. By separating them with relics. D. By detecting the barely visible ink. 14. What does the underlined word “decipher” mean in paragraph 5? A. Adapt. B. Summarize. C. Arrange. D. Interpret. 15. What is the passage mainly about? A. Scrolls promote technological revolution. B. AI advanced the way to read ancient scrolls. C. New technology discovered relics in Vesuvius. D. Hidden secrets are recorded by archaeologists. 第二节 (共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Many high school seniors approach the college application essay with anxiety. They feel their lives are too ordinary to create a story that will impress admissions officers. ____16____ It just needs to be a genuine reflection of their personal growth, drawn from everyday moments. I once worked with a boy who had no idea what to write about. Family? Favorite subject? He kept silent until I suggested, “Hobbies?” He shyly said, “I like boxing.” Then his essay unfolded, not about boxing itself, but about self-discipline and resilience (坚韧), qualities that any college would admire. So look into the things that shape you. ____17____ Some students try to catch attention by writing their essays in unconventional forms, such as a poem or a play. Most still follow the traditional storytelling model: a hook (引子), a story, and a lesson learned. ____18____ For example, the rough edges and the pleasant smell of her father’s handmade furniture inspired one girl to become an engineer. The magic is in the details and emotional depth. As a writing tutor, I was hung up on language rules at first. Should I help my students stick to “standard English,” or let them write the way they naturally speak — even if that includes informal expressions? ____19____ It’s also about expressing ideas naturally and making connections with readers. It doesn’t hurt to tell a humorous childhood incident in a light, conversational tone. ____20____ Essay writing teaches students to express themselves with precision through rethinking ideas, refining language, and rewriting drafts. With multiple edits, they will uncover deeper insights and create a story only they can tell. A. After all, I preferred a formal writing style. B. A great essay eventually takes form in revision. C. I soon realized writing isn’t just about language. D. That’s why they try to make up appealing stories. E. Whatever the form, an essay stands out for its story. F. Once a topic clicks, the essay practically writes itself. G. But a powerful essay doesn’t require a dramatic story. 第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 It was a chilly November morning when I stood at the starting line of the New York City Marathon. My hands ____21____ around the paper cup of coffee, seeking warmth. Just six months earlier, I had ____22____ this race after a decade-long battle with knee injuries. Doctors had warned me that running might cause ____23____ damage, but my determination outweighed the fear. The first 10 miles felt like flying. Crowds cheered ____24____, their energy creating an invisible ____25____ that carried runners forward. By mile 18, however, my legs turned to lead (铅). Each step made me recall the ___26___ I’d faced during physical therapy — the frustration of progress lost, the loneliness of early-morning exercises. Then came the Queensboro Bridge. As I climbed the steep slope, an elderly runner beside me stumbled. Without thinking, I ____27____ my pace to steady him. “Thanks, kid,” he wheezed. “This old heart still has a few miles left.” His words struck me: this wasn’t about ____28____ others; it was about finishing together. As I pushed through the last part of Central Park, all around me were ____29____ faces and shouts from tired voices. Crossing the finish line, I didn’t feel the expected ____30____. Instead, there was quiet pride—not just in completing 26.2 miles, but in having ____31____ my limits. Sports, I realized, aren’t merely about physical ____32____; they teach us that true victory lies in the ____33____ to keep moving when every cell screams to stop. Today, my marathon medal hangs next to my physical therapy discharge papers (出院证明). Together, they remind me that human ____34____ is measured not in the absence of obstacles, but in our courage to ____35____ them — step by step. 21. A. relaxed B. froze C. trembled D. waved 22. A. joined in B. agreed to C. submitted to D. registered for 23. A. permanent B. temporary C. serious D. minor 24. A. violently B. anxiously C. wildly D. silently 25. A. barrier B. current C. boundary D. shadow 26. A. pains B. rewards C. routines D. joys 27. A. maintained B. adjusted C. calculated D. increased 28. A. impressing B. defeating C. following D. blaming 29. A. unfamiliar B. excited C. painted D. exhausted 30. A. relief B. anger C. confusion D. regret 31. A. accepted B. expanded C. defended D. ignored 32. A. strength B. contact C. appeal D. conflict 33. A. refusal B. ambition C. determination D. tendency 34. A. luck B. weakness C. value D. greatness 35. A. avoid B. create C. embrace D. criticize 第二节 (10个小题：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。 As a Qinqiang Opera actor, Hou Yan was once ashamed of her profession as a performer of local folk opera, which mainly thrived in northwestern China in the 1990s, a time ____36____ pop songs and music introduced from the West were popular. Qinqiang Opera, which originated from the ancient folk songs and dances of the Han people in Shaanxi and Gansu provinces, is one of the longest-lived ____37____ (form) of opera in China. But in the past, the sweeping trend of pop and Western music hit Qinqiang Opera hard. During this difficult time, Hou had no choice but ____38____ (leave) the opera stage she loved. She then took on several jobs to make ends meet, including working ____39____ a waitress, running a clothing shop and acting in small film roles. ____40____ she did, she never lost her love for Qinqiang. ____41____ (thankful), things were turning around. ____42____ (list) as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2006, Qinqiang Opera has gradually seen a return to ____43____ (popular) in recent years. ____44____ is inspiring that the number of young performers is increasing. And the average age of Hou’s opera team is 30. The comeback of Qinqiang Opera in the past decades _____45_____ (reflect) the country’s cultural development. Hou’s attitude to her career as a performer has also changed. “As an opera actor, I’m very confident in our culture. I couldn’t imagine it decades ago.” 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，你校英文报“Opinions”栏目近期征文，本期话题为“Should high school students have a two-day weekend?”，请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1.你的观点； 2.你理由。 注意： 1.词数80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Should high school students have a two-day weekend? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 On one hot day in Faisalabad, a city in northeast Pakistan, the sun was shining with its full might. Everyone was in a hurry to go back home and sit in a cool airy place. Even the stray animals were looking for a shady place to sit under. Sara’s day at school was very busy and she was very tired. She had to wait for her father who had worked overtime to pick her up. Waiting in the school ground, Sara didn’t want to talk to anybody. When Sara reached home, the food was ready and her mum was waiting for her. After greeting her mum. Sara sat on the chair to eat as she was very hungry. But her hunger turned into anger when she saw that her mum had cooked daal chawal(扁豆饭). She wanted to eat pizza that day while her mum had cooked daal chawal. “Mum, what is this? Why don’t you cook the food I like? There are always vegetables and daal chawal at our table. I don’t want to eat them. I am not hungry anymore. I am going to order a pizza for myself,” Sara said as she stormed off in anger to her room. Her mother said nothing. Upstairs in her room, Sara called her best fiend Aliya, wanting to have a little chat so that she could express her frustration and find some comfort. “Sara, how are you?” it was Aliya’s mother on the phone. “I am fine, Aunty. Can I talk to Aliya?” Sara replied respectfully. “Aliya is having her lunch. Today, I’ve cooked her favorite dish, Aliya’s mother replied excitedly. Sara became curious. ”Aunty, what’s Aliya’s favorite dish?“ Sara asked. ”Daal chawal, she loves it! “ Aliya’s mother answered and continued, ”What has your mother cooked today?“ ”Daal chawal," Sara replied in a low voice. She recalled her conversation with Aliya about food at lunchtime in school, where Aliya had mentioned the foods she often enjoyed at home but never complained about any of them. 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。 Paragraph 1: Sara realized how mistaken she was ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: But as she reached the kitchen door, she was surprised to see her mother preparing pizza for her. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$