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2024—2025学年山西省高二下学期期末考试 英语 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. When will the woman meet Dilip Patel? A. In the morning. B. Around noon. C. In the afternoon. 2. What does the man mean? A. He wants to keep the chair. B. He can make a table for the woman. C. They don't have enough room for new furniture. 3. How does the woman deal with difficult lectures? A. By listening carefully. B. By taking notes only. C. By recording them. 4. What does the man say about the watch? A. It is expensive. B. It is a gift for Mike. C. It is not beautiful. 5. How does the man find his living place? A. All right. B. Quite noisy. C. Too crowded. 第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What does the man think of the medicine? A. It can treat illness. B. It needs testing. C. It is useless. 7. Who are most responsible for the problem according to the man? A. The hunters. B. The buyers. C. The medicine companies. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A weekend plan. B. The life in the countryside. C. A dinner party in the man's house. 9. Who will definitely go to the countryside? A. The man's brother. B. The man's best friend. C. The woman's cousin. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What does the man invite the woman to do? A. See a film. B. Visit the Smiths. C. Go to a bookstore. 11. What time will the speakers meet? A. At 4:15 pm. B. At 4:00 pm. C. At 3:30 pm. 12. What does the woman advise the man to do? A. Take the No.5 bus. B. Use his sister's bike. C. Wait for her at the cinema. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What is the man's photo mainly about? A. Oranges. B. Autumn scenery. C. A competition. 14. How many likes does a famous photo need according to the study? A. 150. B. 850. C. 1,000. 15. What is the man's main reason for taking photos? A. To earn a living. B. To win awards. C. To share them. 16. What does the man want for his birthday? A. A camera. B. A hat. C. A photograph. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Who is the speaker? A. A news reporter. B. A firefighter. C. A radio host. 18. What did Joel hear at the burning building? A. A baby crying. B. A woman crying. C. A man shouting. 19. Why was Joel unable to go back inside the building? A. The fire was too hot. B. He was seriously injured. C. He thought everyone was safe. 20. What can we learn about Sparky? A. He saved the baby. B. He survived the fire. C. He lost his human partner. 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A In recent years, working remotely while traveling has become increasingly popular. With fast internet, flexible visas, and better living conditions, more people are choosing to live as digital nomads (游牧者) — those who work online while exploring the world. For those seeking both adventure and work-life balance, the following 4 places may be a perfect start. Indonesia Bali, a famous island in Indonesia, attracts travelers with its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere. Known for its beautiful beaches and unique bamboo buildings, Bali is also a center for health and wellness. Many people go there not only to work, but also to relax and improve their well-being. Thailand Thailand has become a top choice for remote workers, especially after launching a new visa for digital nomads in 2024. The country is known for its low living costs, delicious street food, and rich culture. Cities like Chiang Mai offer shared work and living spaces, while islands like Phuket and Koh Phangan provide quiet spots close to nature. Vietnam Vietnam is another great option, offering free Wi-Fi in many cafés and a ninety-day visa for remote workers. Its cities are busy and exciting, while its countryside has green rice fields and high mountains. The cost of living is low, and the food is both cheap and tasty. Portugal Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is popular among young people who want to live and work abroad. The city is known for its beautiful streets, lively cafés, and active creative community. Many co-working spaces and social events make it easy to connect with others. 1. Why is Bali attractive to digital nomads? A. It has modern co-working spaces. B. It combines work with wellness. C. It gives the fastest internet access. D. It offers better living conditions. 2. Which country best supports social connection among digital nomads? A. Indonesia. B. Thailand. C. Vietnam. D. Portugal. 3. What does the text intend to do? A. Introduce ideal places for digital nomads. B. Compare living costs in different countries. C. Show the trend toward working remotely. D Promote cultural tourism around the world. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，给数字游牧者介绍了四个适合边工作边旅游的地点。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Indonesia部分第一段中的“Known for its beautiful beaches and unique bamboo buildings, Bali is also a center for health and wellness. Many people go there not only to work, but also to relax and improve their well-being. (巴厘岛以其美丽的海滩和独特的竹制建筑而闻名，同时它也是健康与养生的中心。许多人前往那里不仅是为了工作，也是为了放松身心并提升自身幸福感。)可知，巴厘岛之所以对数字游牧者有吸引力是因为它能将工作和健康结合在一起。故选B项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Portugal部分第一段中末句“Many co-working spaces and social events make it easy to connect with others. (许多共享办公空间和社交活动使得人们能够轻松地与他人建立联系。)可知，葡萄牙支持数字游牧者的社会联系。故选D项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段末句“For those seeking both adventure and work-life balance, the following 4 places may be a perfect start. (对于那些既渴望冒险又追求工作与生活平衡的人来说，以下这四个地方或许会是一个绝佳的选择起点。)可推断，本文的目的是给数字游牧者介绍理想的地点。故选A项。 B November 23 was the happiest day of last winter for Wang Xiaolong. On that day, he spotted nearly 400 white cranes (鹤) in his patrol (巡逻) area near Poyang Lake. “I was thrilled. It was the largest number of migratory birds I had seen in months,” Wang said. Wang has been a patrol officer at the Wucheng protection and administration station of the Poyang Lake National Nature Reserve Bureau for 38 years. Each morning, around 5 am, he rises early, has a simple breakfast, and sets off from the protection station. “Protecting the birds of Poyang Lake is my duty. This work has become a significant part of my life and holds the utmost importance to me. By protecting nature’s spirits, I have found my life’s purpose,” Wang said. Wang fondly recalls rescuing a young white crane 20 years ago on a winter’s day. He spotted the injured young crane during his patrol and brought it back to the protection station, where he fed it small fish and shrimp and took it to the bird hospital for treatment. “I remember when we went to the hospital; I walked in front, and the young crane followed me. We entered the hospital together. After about a month, its injury healed, and I decided to release it back into the wild,” he said. “That day left a deep impression on me. The little white crane circled above my head for a long time before flying away. It felt like it recognized me and was reluctant to leave.” Over the decades, Wang has rescued and released over 300 birds and participated in more than 180 projects involving the protection of migratory birds. He has received numerous honors, including being named “Jiangxi’s most beautiful environmentalist”. 4. What made November 23 a remarkable day for Wang last winter? A. He successfully completed his winter patrol. B. He achieved a personal milestone in his career C. He witnessed an extraordinary gathering of birds D. He received recognition for his conservation efforts. 5. How does the author develop Wang’s dedication to bird protection? A. By analyzing scientific data. B. By describing his daily routine. C. By comparing his work with others’. D. By quoting his personal statements. 6. What does Wang ‘s experience with the young crane reveal regarding his character? A. His scientific curiosity. B. His adventurous spirit. C. His professional ambition. D. His kind and caring nature. 7. What does the text imply about Wang’s work? A. It focuses only on local bird species. B. He works alone without any partners. C. It has been recognized and praised by others D. His projects are funded by international organizations. 【答案】4. C 5. D 6. D 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍王小龙在鄱阳湖保护候鸟38年的经历及贡献。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“November 23 was the happiest day of last winter for Wang Xiaolong. On that day, he spotted nearly 400 white cranes in his patrol area near Poyang Lake.(11月23日是王小龙去年冬天最开心的一天。那天，他在鄱阳湖附近的巡逻区域发现了近400只白鹤。)”可知，11月23日对王小龙来说意义非凡，是因为他目睹了大量候鸟聚集。故选C项。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段““Protecting the birds of Poyang Lake is my duty. This work has become a significant part of my life and holds the utmost importance to me. By protecting nature’s spirits, I have found my life’s purpose,” Wang said. (“保护鄱阳湖的鸟类是我的职责。这份工作已经成为我生活中重要的一部分，对我来说至关重要。通过保护自然界的精灵，我找到了人生的目标，”王说。)”可知，作者通过引用王小龙的个人陈述来体现他对鸟类保护的奉献。故选D项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“He spotted the injured young crane during his patrol and brought it back to the protection station, where he fed it small fish and shrimp and took it to the bird hospital for treatment.(他在巡逻时发现了这只受伤的幼鹤，把它带回了保护站，在那里喂它小鱼小虾，并带它去鸟类医院治疗。)”及第六段中幼鹤康复后不舍离开的描述可知，这段经历体现了王小龙善良且有爱心的性格。故选D项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“He has received numerous honors, including being named “Jiangxi’s most beautiful environmentalist”. (他获得了无数荣誉，包括被评为“江西最美环保人”。)”可知，王小龙的工作得到了他人的认可和赞扬。故选C项。 C Hawaii is ready to hike a tax imposed (征税) on travelers staying in hotels, vacation rentals and other short-term accommodations and apply the new money for programs to cope with a warming planet. This will raise the total tax rate to nearly 19%, with the state and counties also imposing a combined 4.712%tax. The measure is expected to generate $100 million. The funds will be used for projects like adding sand to broken beaches, protecting coral reefs, and removing wildfire-fueling grasses. Josh Green, who supports the bill, believes that the tax will help prevent future disasters like the Maui wildfire, which caused a 13 billion loss and claimed 102 lives. He argues that Hawaii’s 10 million annual visitors should contribute to protecting the environment. Jerry Gibson, president of the Hawaii Hotel Alliance, said the hotel industry was pleased Hawaii didn’t adopt a higher increase that was initially suggested. “I don’t think that there’s anybody in the tourism industry that says, Well, let’s go out and tax more. No one wants to see that,” Gibson said. “But our home needs money to beautify Hawaii’s environment, and it will be worth it.” Hawaii has long struggled to pay for the vast environmental and conservation needs. Hawaii had previously considered requiring tourists to pay for a license to visit it, but this idea was rejected. Boosting this tax is their compromise (折中) solution, one made more urgent by the Maui wildfires. There is a$561 million shortfall in Hawaii’s conservation funding needs. The tax increase won’t fully cover the gap, but Hawaii plans to issue bonds to ensure sufficient funds. Kawika Riley, an officer of Hawaii, pointed to the Hawaiian saying, “A stranger only for a day,” to explain the new tax. It means that a visitor should help with the work after the first day of being a guest. “Nobody is saying that literally our visitors have to come here and start working for us. But what we are saying is that it’s crucial to be part of the solution,” Riley said. 8. What is the purpose of Hawaii’s plan to increase tax on accommodation? A. To boost tourism income. B. To address environmental challenges. C. To punish illegal tourists. D. To solve people’s livelihood problems 9. How does the hotel industry respond to the increasing tax? A. Unsure of the long-term benefits. B. Relieved by the current tax increase C. Eager for the arrival of the tax increase D. Concerned about the tourism impact. 10. What makes the tax increase more urgent? A. The impact of the natural disaster. B. The rejection of the license policy. C. The decline in national support. D. The increase in local tourism. 11. What is Riley’s attitude to the tax increase? A. Intolerant. B. Skeptical. C. Approving. D. Objective. 【答案】8. B 9. B 10. A 11. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。夏威夷计划增加对游客住宿征收的税款以应对气候问题。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Hawaii is ready to hike a tax imposed (征税) on travelers staying in hotels, vacation rentals and other short-term accommodations and apply the new money for programs to cope with a warming planet. (夏威夷准备对入住酒店、度假屋及其他短期住宿场所的游客征收税款，并将这笔新增收入用于相关项目，以应对全球变暖问题。)”可知，夏威夷提高住宿税的目的是为了应对环境问题。故选B。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Jerry Gibson, president of the Hawaii Hotel Alliance, said the hotel industry was pleased Hawaii didn’t adopt a higher increase that was initially suggested. “I don’t think that there’s anybody in the tourism industry that says, Well, let’s go out and tax more. No one wants to see that,” Gibson said. “But our home needs money to beautify Hawaii’s environment, and it will be worth it.” (夏威夷酒店联盟主席杰里·吉布森表示，酒店业对此表示满意，因为夏威夷没有采纳最初提出的更高税率方案。“我认为旅游业中的任何人都不会说，‘好吧，那我们就去增加更多税收吧。’没有人愿意看到这种情况发生。”吉布森说道。“但我们的家乡需要资金来美化夏威夷的环境，这终将是有价值的。”)”可知，酒店业对当前的税费上调感到欣慰。故选B。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Hawaii has long struggled to pay for the vast environmental and conservation needs. Hawaii had previously considered requiring tourists to pay for a license to visit it, but this idea was rejected. Boosting this tax is their compromise (折中) solution, one made more urgent by the Maui wildfires. (夏威夷长期以来一直难以承担其庞大的环境与保护方面的费用。夏威夷此前曾考虑要求游客支付参观的许可证费用，但这一想法被否决了。增加这项税收是他们达成的妥协方案（折中解决方案），由于毛伊岛的野火事件，这一方案显得更为紧迫。)”可知，促使此次增税更为紧迫的原因是自然灾害的影响。故选A。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Kawika Riley, an officer of Hawaii, pointed to the Hawaiian saying, “A stranger only for a day,” to explain the new tax. It means that a visitor should help with the work after the first day of being a guest. “Nobody is saying that literally our visitors have to come here and start working for us. But what we are saying is that it’s crucial to be part of the solution,” Riley said. (夏威夷的一位官员卡维卡·莱利引用了夏威夷的一句谚语“一天的陌生人”来解释这项新税收政策。这句话的意思是，游客在成为客人后的第一天之后就应该参与工作。“没有人说我们的游客必须来到这里并为我们工作。但我们想说的是，参与解决方案至关重要。”莱利说道。)”可知，他对增加税款的支持态度。故选C。 D Sleep is one of the most fundamental building blocks of life. All animals sleep, from dogs to humans. It has long been known that sleep also plays a significant role in physical and emotional health. But nobody might think that memory and learning are acquired while one is sleeping. However, in fact, the researchers from the University of South Australia have recently found that just the reverse is true. The researchers conducted an experiment with 35 native English speakers. These 35 participants were in the process of learning a mini-language called Mini Pinyan. Half of the students learned the language in the morning and then went on with their days, while the other half studied in the evening and then slept at the lab so that the researchers could record their brainwaves. Both groups were tested on their knowledge of Mini Pinyan in the morning, and the group that had slept soon after they studied performed significantly better than those who had not. According to previous research, there are two phases that the brain cycles through when sleeping. The first is called REM sleep. During this phase, which usually takes place about an hour and a half after a person has fallen asleep, brain activity peaks and shows levels similar to when that person is awake. This is when dreams occur. In non-REM sleep, brain activity is low. “Sleep is not just restful; it’s an active, transformative state for the brain,” Dr. Scott Cousins, a researcher of the study, said. They found that the improvements were linked to two types of brainwaves — slow oscillations and sleep spindles, which become coupled during non-REM sleep. The coupling of these brainwaves appears to help the transfer of information from the hippocampus to the cortex (大脑皮层), which is where long-term memory is stored. This is no doubt good news for anyone who wants to study a foreign language. What’s more, the implications of this study could also help improve the lives of those with language-related impairments. Now there is one more reason to get a good night’s sleep. 12. What does the underlined word “reverse” in paragraph 1 mean? A. Descriptive. B. Innovative. C. Opposite. D. Prospective. 13. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A. The setup and result of the experiment. B. Health benefits of sleeping in the evening. C. The relationship between brainwaves and memory. D. Differences between morning and evening learning styles. 14. What is a key characteristic of REM sleep? A. Absence of dreams. B. High brain activity. C. Enhancing of memory. D. Frequent information communication. 15. Why did the participants studying before sleeping perform better? A. Morning study was faced with more distractions. B. Their cortex stored memories more efficiently while asleep. C. Physical rest gained from sleep provided them with more energy. D. Non-REM sleep brainwaves helped strengthen long-term memory. 【答案】12. C 13. A 14. B 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了南澳大利亚大学的研究人员通过实验发现睡眠对记忆和学习有积极作用，打破了人们以往认为记忆和学习不在睡眠中进行的认知。 【12题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段“It has long been known that sleep also plays a significant role in physical and emotional health. But nobody might think that memory and learning are acquired while one is sleeping. However, in fact, the researchers from the University of South Australia have recently found that just the reverse is true. (长期以来，人们都知道睡眠在身心健康中起着重要作用。但可能没人会认为记忆和学习是在睡眠中获得的。然而，事实上，南澳大利亚大学的研究人员最近发现情况恰恰reverse。)” 可知，之前人们认为睡眠中不能获得记忆和学习，而研究发现并非如此，所以“reverse”意思是“相反的”。故选C。 【13题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段“The researchers conducted an experiment with 35 native English speakers. These 35 participants were in the process of learning a mini-language called Mini Pinyan. Half of the students learned the language in the morning and then went on with their days, while the other half studied in the evening and then slept at the lab so that the researchers could record their brainwaves. (研究人员对 35 名以英语为母语的人进行了一项实验。这 35 名参与者正在学习一种名为 Mini Pinyan 的迷你语言。一半的学生在早上学习这种语言，然后继续他们的日常活动，而另一半在晚上学习，然后在实验室睡觉，以便研究人员记录他们的脑电波。)” 介绍了实验的设置。以及“Both groups were tested on their knowledge of Mini Pinyan in the morning, and the group that had slept soon after they studied performed significantly better than those who had not. (两组都在早上测试了他们对 Mini Pinyan 的知识，学习后不久就睡觉的那组表现明显好于没有睡觉的那组。)” 说明了实验结果。所以第二段主要关于实验的设置和结果。故选A。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“The first is called REM sleep. During this phase, which usually takes place about an hour and a half after a person has fallen asleep, brain activity peaks and shows levels similar to when that person is awake. (第一个阶段称为快速眼动睡眠（REM 睡眠）。在这个阶段，通常发生在一个人入睡后大约一个半小时，大脑活动达到峰值，显示出与该人清醒时相似的水平。)” 可知，REM 睡眠的一个关键特征是大脑活动水平高。故选B。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“They found that the improvements were linked to two types of brainwaves — slow oscillations and sleep spindles, which become coupled during non - REM sleep. The coupling of these brainwaves appears to help the transfer of information from the hippocampus to the cortex (大脑皮层), which is where long-term memory is stored. (他们发现，这些改善与两种脑电波有关 —— 慢振荡和睡眠纺锤波，它们在非快速眼动睡眠期间耦合。这些脑电波耦合似乎有助于将信息从海马体转移到大脑皮层，而大脑皮层是长期记忆存储的地方。)” 可知，睡前学习的参与者表现更好是因为非快速眼动睡眠脑电波有助于加强长期记忆。故选D。 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。 Confidence is essentially a belief in your own abilities, qualities, and judgment. Cultivating confidence is similar to constructing a house. A solid foundation must be laid first, and then the rest of the structure can be built upon it. It is a gradual process that demands time and effort, particularly if you haven't had many chances to demonstrate your skills in the past. However, it is something that everyone can do! ___16___ Think positively about yourself and your skills. ___17___ Everyone experiences days when staying positive is tough, but challenge yourself to remember one good thing about yourself each morning until it becomes routine. ___18___ What happens when you do things that you are good at? Your strengths become even stronger, which helps improve your belief in yourself. Taking this approach also has another benefit: It can contribute to a more satisfying life experience. Spend time with positive people. The people around you greatly impact how you feel about yourself. ___19___ If, however, you're interacting with people who can cheer others on and support one another, you'll feel much better. So focus on creating healthier relationships with the positive people in your life. Take care of yourself. Focusing on you and what you need sometimes feel like it's selfish, but it's not! ___20___ Self-care can help you take care of others and also boost your self-confidence. Easy ways to start include taking a break when you're overwhelmed, wearing your favorite outfit, or doing something you love. A. Act as if you feel confident. B. Pursue the things you're skilled at. C. It's an essential part of being humans. D. Begin to boost your self-confidence by these guides. E. It's easier said than done, but daily and positive thoughts can help. F. Actually, it's hard to feel good about yourself if you're abusing your body. G. If judgmental or critical people surround you, it'll weaken your mental strength. 【答案】16. D 17. E 18. B 19. G 20. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了一些增强自信心的方法，讲述自信是一种对自己的能力、品质和判断力的信任感。 【16题详解】 空处在首段结尾。根据首段第二句“Cultivating confidence is similar to constructing a house.(培养自信就像建造房屋一样)和第四句“However, it is something that everyone can do!(然而，这是每个人都能做的事情)”可知，本段的话题是“自信”。下文各段首句列举了四种提高自信的方法，D项表示“通过这些指导提高你的自信心”，起到承上启下的作用。故选D项。 【17题详解】 空处在第二段主旨句“Think positively about yourself and your skills.(积极地看待自己以及自己的技能)”和后句“Everyone experiences days when staying positive is tough, but challenge yourself to remember one good thing about yourself each morning until it becomes routine.(每个人都会有难以保持积极心态的日子，但试着每天早上都挑战自己去记住自己身上的一点优点，直到这成为一种习惯)”之间，要满足承上启下的作用。E项“It's easier said than done, but daily and positive thoughts can help. (说起来容易做起来难，但每天保持积极的心态会有所帮助。)”符合语境，postive是派生词复现。故选E项。 【18题详解】 空处在句首，是主旨句。观察本文结构，第二至第五段主旨句都在句首且用了祈使句形式，答案锁定在AB中。根据后句“What happens when you do things that you are good at?(当你做自己擅长的事情时，会发生什么呢）”可知，本段的话题要和自己擅长的事情有关，B项表示“追求你擅长的东西)”适合做文章主题。故选B项。 【19题详解】 空处在第四段中第三句。根据前句“The people around you greatly impact how you feel about yourself.(你周围的人会极大地影响你对自己形象的看法)”可知，空要提及身边人的情况来承接上文，G项“如果周围都是爱评判、爱挑剔的人，那会削弱你的精神力量”符合要求。故选G项。 【20题详解】 空处在第四段中第三句。根据后句“Self-care can help you take care of others and also boost your self-confidence. (自我照顾不仅能帮助你照顾他人，还能增强你的自信心)”可知，空要说明自我照顾的好处，C项“这是人类共有的重要特质”符合要求。故选C项。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Last summer, I participated in a community service program that completely changed my worldview. Our team of twenty students were divided into three groups to ___21___ different social issues. The environmental team ___22___ rehabilitating the local river ecosystem. Armed with specialized tools, we ___23___ 53 kg of non-biodegradable waste, from plastic bottles to ___24___ fishing nets. Though the sun was extremely hot, seeing the sparkling water reflecting clear skies again made every drop of sweat ___25___. ___26___, the education support team organized free classes for migrant workers’ children. My teammate Amy transformed English grammar into treasure hunt games. “Their ___27___ for learning shines brighter than any classroom light,” she whispered, nodding at a girl carefully ___28___ the word “horizon” in her notebook. The most touching moment came when our elderly care group visited a nursing home. We ___29___ traditional Chinese paper-cutting art activities. While teaching paper-cutting, retired professor Zhang held his handcrafted flower, tears flooding his wrinkled cheeks. “Youthful ___30___ heals deeper than medicine,” he said. Through these experiences, I realized ___31___ work isn’t about changing the world overnight. It’s the small, consistent acts of ___32___ that weave the social safety net. The children’s laughter as they learned new songs, the elderly’s smiles while sharing childhood stories, and the ___33___ beauty of nature all taught me the true meaning of ___34___ responsibility. This invisible curriculum ___35___ us into more compassionate human beings. 21. A. discuss B. avoid C. address D. raise 22. A. moved on B. depended on C. insisted on D. concentrated on 23. A. detected B. measured C. removed D. documented 24. A. melting B. shining C. new D. abandoned 25. A. worthwhile B. meaningless C. powerful D. salty 26. A. Therefore B. Meanwhile C. Finally D. Surprisingly 27. A. hunger B. respect C. capacity D. strategy 28 A. deleting B. hiding C. tracing D. carving 29. A. prepared B. emphasized C. attended D. inspected 30. A. wisdom B. compassion C. energy D. curiosity 31. A. police B. volunteer C. education D. group 32. A. kindness B. competition C. profit D. faith 33. A. outstanding B. famous C. restored D. impressive 34. A. personal B. financial C. academic D. social 35. A. classifies B. shapes C. separates D. persuades 【答案】21. C 22. D 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. A 30. B 31. B 32. A 33. C 34. D 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了自己参加社区服务项目的经历，通过参与环境保护、教育支持和老年关怀等活动，深刻体会到志愿工作的意义和社会责任的重要性。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们二十名学生组成的团队被分成三组，以解决不同的社会问题。A. discuss讨论；B. avoid避免；C. address解决；D. raise提高。根据下文“we __3__ 53 kg of non-biodegradable waste, from plastic bottles to __4__ fishing nets.”可知，作者他们是去解决社会问题，address符合语境。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：环境小组专注于修复当地的河流生态系统。A. moved on继续前进；B. depended on依靠；C. insisted on坚持；D. concentrated on专注于。根据下文“Armed with specialized tools, we __3__ 53 kg of non-biodegradable waste”可知，环境小组专注于修复河流生态系统，concentrated on符合语境。故选D。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们用专业工具清除了53公斤不可生物降解的垃圾，从塑料瓶到废弃的渔网。A. detected检测；B. measured测量；C. removed移除，清除；D. documented记录。根据下文“53 kg of non-biodegradable waste”和“seeing the sparkling water reflecting clear skies”可知，这里是指清除不可生物降解的垃圾，removed符合语境。故选C。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们用专业工具清除了53公斤不可生物降解的垃圾，从塑料瓶到废弃的渔网。A. melting融化的；B. shining闪亮的；C. new新的；D. abandoned被遗弃的。根据上文“The environmental team __2__ rehabilitating the local river ecosystem.”以及“non-biodegradable waste”可知，环境小组专注于修复当地的河流生态系统，即用专业工具清除塑料瓶和废弃的渔网，渔网是被遗弃在河流里的，abandoned符合语境。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：尽管太阳非常炎热，但看到波光粼粼的水面再次映出晴朗的天空，每一滴汗水都是值得的。A. worthwhile值得的；B. meaningless无意义的；C. powerful强大的；D. salty咸的。根据上文Though表达的让步意义以及“seeing the sparkling water reflecting clear skies again”可知，看到环境变好，汗水是值得的，worthwhile符合语境。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：与此同时，教育支持小组为农民工子女组织了免费课程。A. Therefore因此；B. Meanwhile与此同时；C. Finally最后；D. Surprisingly令人惊讶地。上文讲环境小组的工作，下文讲教育支持小组的工作，两者是同时进行的，Meanwhile符合语境。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“他们对学习的渴望比任何教室的灯光都要明亮，”她对一个正在笔记本上认真临摹“horizon”这个词的女孩点头说道。A. hunger渴望；B. respect尊重；C. capacity能力；D. strategy策略。根据上文“the education support team organized free classes for migrant workers’ children.”可知，农民工子女没有很好的学习机会，所以指孩子们对学习非常渴望，hunger符合语境。故选A。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“他们对学习的渴望比任何教室的灯光都要明亮，”她对一个正在笔记本上认真临摹“horizon”这个词的女孩点头说道。A. deleting删除；B. hiding隐藏；C. tracing临摹；D. carving雕刻。根据下文“in her notebook”可知，女孩是在笔记本上临摹单词，tracing符合语境。故选C。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们准备了传统的中国剪纸艺术活动。A. prepared准备；B. emphasized强调；C. attended参加；D. inspected检查。根据下文“While teaching paper-cutting”可知，这里是指准备剪纸活动，prepared符合语境。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“年轻人的同情心比药物更能治愈人心，”他说。A. wisdom智慧；B. compassion同情心；C. energy能量；D. curiosity好奇心。根据上文“The most touching moment came when our elderly care group visited a nursing home.”可知，作者他们去养老院看望老人，所以一位老教授表扬道“年轻人的同情心比药物更能治愈人心”，compassion符合语境。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：通过这些经历，我意识到志愿工作并不是要一夜之间改变世界。A. police警察；B. volunteer志愿者；C. education教育；D. group小组。根据文章开头“I participated in a community service program”可知，作者参加社区服务项目，即志愿工作，volunteer符合语境。故选B。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：正是那些持续不断小善举编织成了社会安全网。A. kindness善良；B. competition竞争；C. profit利润；D. faith信仰。根据文章首句中“a community service program(社区服务项目)”以及上文描述各小组清理垃圾、组织免费课程以及看望老人可知，这里是指持续不断的小善举编织成了社会安全网。acts of kindness，“善举”符合语境。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：孩子们学习新歌时的笑声，老人们分享童年故事时的微笑，以及恢复的自然美景，都让我明白了社会责任的真正含义。A. outstanding杰出的；B. famous著名的；C. restored恢复的；D. impressive令人印象深刻的。根据上文“The environmental team __2__　rehabilitating the local river ecosystem.”可知，环境小组修复河流生态系统，即恢复的自然美景，restored符合语境。故选C。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：孩子们学习新歌时笑声，老人们分享童年故事时的微笑，以及恢复的自然美景，都让我明白了社会责任的真正含义。A. personal个人的；B. financial金融的；C. academic学术的；D. social社会的。根据上文“weave the social safety net”可知，这里是指社会责任，social符合语境。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这门无形的课程将我们塑造成更有同情心的人。A. classifies分类；B. shapes塑造；C. separates分离；D. persuades劝说。根据上文“all taught me the true meaning of __14__ responsibility.”可知，志愿工作让作者明白了社会责任的真正含义，所以社区服务经历将作者他们塑造成更有同情心的人，shapes符合语境。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。 Discovered in 1974 by farmers in Xi’an, China, the Terracotta Army (兵马俑) is one of the most astonishing archaeological____36____(find) of the 20th century. Built over 2,200 years ago, this vast collection of life-sized clay soldiers ____37____(create) to protect Emperor Qin Shi Huang, who was the founder of China’s first unified empire, the Qin Dynasty, in the afterlife. The army includes over 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots, and 670 horses, each____38____(unique) crafted with remarkable detail. No two figures are ____39____(identity). They vary in facial expressions, hairstyles, and armor, reflecting the____40____(diverse) of Qin Dynasty soldiers. Originally____41____(paint) in bright colors, many statues still bear traces of pigment,____42____offers clues about ancient Chinese craftsmanship. Advanced bronze weapons found alongside them demonstrate the era’s military technology. As____43____UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Terracotta Army provides invaluable insights into China’s history, art, and belief systems. Ongoing excavations (挖掘) and preservation efforts continue to reveal new secrets,____44____(make) it a living museum of ancient civilization. Today, it attracts millions of visitors annually and serves_____45_____a timeless bridge between past and present. 【答案】36. finds 37. was created 38. uniquely 39. identical 40. diversity 41. painted 42. which 43. a 44. making 45. as 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文介绍了中国西安兵马俑的发现、历史背景及其重要价值。 【36题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：1974年，中国西安的农民发现了兵马俑，这是20世纪最惊人的考古发现之一。句中构成“one of + 形容词最高级 + 名词复数”是固定结构，表示“最……之一”。此处find为名词表示“发现”，使用名词作宾语。故填finds。 【37题详解】 考查时态语态。句意：这座由真人大小的陶俑组成的庞大军队建于2200多年前，旨在保护中国第一个统一帝国——秦朝的创始人秦始皇在来世的安全。主语collection与动词create之间是被动关系，且根据时间状语over 2,200 years ago可知，此处描述的是过去的事情，因此应使用一般过去时的被动语态。故填was created。 【38题详解】 考查副词。句意：这支军队包括8000多名士兵、130辆战车和670匹马，每一尊都是独一无二地精心制作的，细节惊人。设空处使用副词修饰动词crafted作状语。unique的副词形式是uniquely，表示“独特地”。故填uniquely。 【39题详解】 考查形容词。句意：没有两个人物是相同的。根据句子结构，“No two figures are 4 (identity).”中，设空处需要填入形容词作表语。identity的形容词形式是identical，表示“相同的”。故填identical。 【40题详解】 考查名词。句意：他们的面部表情、发型和盔甲各不相同，反映了秦朝士兵的多样性。设空处应填入名词作宾语。diverse的名词形式是diversity，表示“多样性”。故填diversity。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：许多雕像最初都涂有鲜艳的颜色，至今仍保留着颜料的痕迹，这为古代中国工艺提供了线索。句中bear为为动词，设空处使用非谓语动词；paint与逻辑主语many statues之间是被动关系，且此处表示状态，因此应使用过去分词作状语。故填painted。 【42题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：许多雕像最初都涂有鲜艳的颜色，至今仍保留着颜料的痕迹，这为古代中国工艺提供了线索。设空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰前面的整个句子，且从句中缺少主语，因此应使用关系代词which引导。故填which。 【43题详解】 考查冠词。句意：作为联合国教科文组织世界遗产，兵马俑为深入了解中国的历史、艺术和信仰体系提供了宝贵的见解。site是可数名词单数形式，且此处表示泛指，应使用不定冠词修饰。UNESCO的发音以辅音音素开头，因此应使用不定冠词a。故填a。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：持续的挖掘和保护工作不断揭示新的秘密，使其成为古代文明的活博物馆。句中continue谓语动词，设空处使用非谓语动词，make与逻辑主语“Ongoing excavations and preservation efforts”之间是主动关系，且此处表示自然而然的结果，因此应使用现在分词作结果状语。故填making。 【45题详解】 考查介词。句意：如今，它每年吸引数百万游客，成为连接过去和现在的永恒桥梁。根据句子结构， serve as是固定短语，表示“充当，作为”。故填as。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 你校将举办英语演讲比赛，请你以“Let’s take action for a greener future”为题写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括： 1.环境问题的紧迫性； 2.提出建议； 3.呼吁师生共同参与。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Let’s take action for a greener future Good morning, everyone. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Let’s take action for a greener future Good morning, everyone. Our planet faces urgent environmental threats like climate change and pollution, endangering our future and consuming precious resources. Immediate action is essential! To start with, save water and electricity daily. What’s more, it’s important to minimize plastic use and choose reusable alternatives. Last, recycle and compost waste properly. Every effort counts! Please join me in adopting these simple habits. Together, we can build a healthier planet for everyone. Let’s act now! 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以“Let’s take action for a greener future”为题写一篇演讲稿参赛，阐述环境问题的紧迫性，提出建议，并呼吁师生共同参与。 【详解】1.词汇积累 消耗：consume → use up 宝贵的：precious → valuable 重要的：essential→ important 选择：choose→ select 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：To start with, save water and electricity daily. 拓展句：To start with, we should save water and electricity daily because they are precious resources. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Our planet faces urgent environmental threats like climate change and pollution, endangering our future and consuming precious resources. (运用了现在分词endangering作状语) 【高分句型2】What’s more, it’s important to minimize plastic use and choose reusable alternatives. (运用了it is + adj.+ to do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。 Emma and Sophia were the kind of friends who seemed to share a single mind most of the time, always there for each other through thick and thin. One sunny day, they decided to take on a project that would benefit their community — creating an environmental-awareness video. They were both passionate about the environment and believed that a well-made video could inspire their neighbors to take more eco-friendly actions. At first, the project seemed full of promise. They spent days brainstorming ideas, researching environmental issues relevant to their area, and looking for locations for filming. However, as they delved (钻研) deeper into the actual planning of the video, they encountered a major roadblock. The disagreement started when it came to the style of the video. Emma, who had a gift for drama and storytelling, wanted to create a narratively driven video. She created a story about a family gradually changing their habits to become more environmentally conscious (有环保意识的). She believed that a relatable story would touch people’s heartstrings and make them more likely to pay attention. Sophia, on the other hand, was more data-oriented (以数据为导向的). She thought that a documentary-style video, filled with hard facts and statistics about local pollution and waste, would be more effective in getting the message across. She argued that people needed to be shocked into action by the realities. As the discussion heated up, their once-harmonious relationship became strained. Their voices rose, and the air between them grew tense. They both felt strongly about their ideas and were unwilling to budge (改变意图). Eventually, they parted ways, each frustrated and disappointed in the other. For the next few days, Emma and Sophia went about their lives feeling a sense of emptiness. Emma found herself constantly thinking about the project and Sophia. She missed their long conversations and the excitement they had at the beginning. She started to question whether her idea was really the only way. Similarly, Sophia was also feeling down. She missed Emma’s creativity and the way they used to bounce ideas off each other. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 It was Emma’s mother who first noticed the change in her daughter. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Emma took her mother’s advice. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: It was Emma’s mother who first noticed the change in her daughter. One evening, Emma sat on the sofa, staring at the floor with her face filled with frustration. Sensing her upset, her mother sat beside her and softly asked what was wrong. With a heavy sigh, Emma poured out the entire story — her argument with Sophia, their disagreement over the project, and how neither of them was willing to give in. Her mother listened patiently, then smiled and said, “Friends don’t always agree, but that doesn’t mean they can’t work together. Try to put yourself in Sophia’s shoes — maybe there’s a middle path.” Emma took her mother’s advice. The next day, she visited Sophia, awkward at first but soon realizing they shared the same thought — combining facts with storytelling. With their friendship restored, they created a video that opened with striking environmental statistics, followed by a fictional family’s changing habits. As they worked, Emma felt excitement and gratitude, while Sophia discovered the strength in their differences. Their teamwork not only strengthened their friendship but also taught them the value of finding a balance, making their project meaningful and impactful. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了艾玛和索菲亚为社区制作环保视频，因风格分歧产生矛盾而分开，之后两人都感到失落，开始反思，意识到彼此想法都有可取之处，最终决定携手合作，融合创意完成视频项目的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“是艾玛的母亲第一次注意到女儿的变化。”可知，第一段可描写艾玛的母亲询问后得知她和索菲亚的矛盾，并给出让艾玛站在索菲亚角度思考、寻找中间道路的建议。 ②由第二段首句内容“艾玛听从了母亲的建议。”可知，第二段可描写艾玛采纳建议后拜访索菲亚，两人发现想法一致，决定融合双方创意制作视频，最终项目成功且友谊更加深厚。 2.续写线索：母亲察觉异样——询问矛盾——给出建议——采纳建议——拜访和好——融合创意——项目成功 3.词汇激活： 行为类 ① 意识到：realize/be aware of ② 讲述整个故事：pour out the entire story/tell the whole story ③ 增强：strengthen/enhance 情绪类 ① 沮丧：frustration/disappointment ② 尴尬的： awkward/embarrassed 【点睛】【高分句型1】Sensing her upset, her mother sat beside her and softly asked what was wrong.(运用了现在分词Sensing作状语以及what引导的宾语从句) 【高分句型2】The next day, she visited Sophia, awkward at first but soon realizing they shared the same thought — combining facts with storytelling. (运用了现在分词realizing作状语以及省略引导词that的宾语从句作realizing的宾语) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024—2025学年山西省高二下学期期末考试 英语 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. When will the woman meet Dilip Patel? A. In the morning. B. Around noon. C. In the afternoon. 2. What does the man mean? A. He wants to keep the chair. B. He can make a table for the woman. C. They don't have enough room for new furniture. 3. How does the woman deal with difficult lectures? A. By listening carefully. B. By taking notes only. C. By recording them. 4. What does the man say about the watch? A. It is expensive. B. It is a gift for Mike. C. It is not beautiful. 5. How does the man find his living place? A. All right. B. Quite noisy. C. Too crowded. 第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What does the man think of the medicine? A. It can treat illness. B. It needs testing. C. It is useless. 7. Who are most responsible for the problem according to the man? A. The hunters. B. The buyers. C. The medicine companies. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A weekend plan. B. The life in the countryside. C. A dinner party in the man's house. 9. Who will definitely go to the countryside? A. The man's brother. B. The man's best friend. C. The woman's cousin. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What does the man invite the woman to do? A. See a film. B. Visit the Smiths. C. Go to a bookstore. 11. What time will the speakers meet? A. At 4:15 pm. B. At 4:00 pm. C. At 3:30 pm. 12. What does the woman advise the man to do? A. Take the No.5 bus. B. Use his sister's bike. C. Wait for her at the cinema. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What is the man's photo mainly about? A. Oranges. B. Autumn scenery. C. A competition. 14. How many likes does a famous photo need according to the study? A. 150. B. 850. C. 1,000. 15. What is the man's main reason for taking photos? A To earn a living. B. To win awards. C. To share them. 16. What does the man want for his birthday? A. A camera. B. A hat. C. A photograph. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Who is the speaker? A. A news reporter. B. A firefighter. C. A radio host. 18. What did Joel hear at the burning building? A. A baby crying. B. A woman crying. C. A man shouting. 19. Why was Joel unable to go back inside the building? A. The fire was too hot. B. He was seriously injured. C. He thought everyone was safe. 20. What can we learn about Sparky? A. He saved the baby. B. He survived the fire. C. He lost his human partner. 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A In recent years, working remotely while traveling has become increasingly popular. With fast internet, flexible visas, and better living conditions, more people are choosing to live as digital nomads (游牧者) — those who work online while exploring the world. For those seeking both adventure and work-life balance, the following 4 places may be a perfect start. Indonesia Bali, a famous island in Indonesia, attracts travelers with its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere. Known for its beautiful beaches and unique bamboo buildings, Bali is also a center for health and wellness. Many people go there not only to work, but also to relax and improve their well-being. Thailand Thailand has become a top choice for remote workers, especially after launching a new visa for digital nomads in 2024. The country is known for its low living costs, delicious street food, and rich culture. Cities like Chiang Mai offer shared work and living spaces, while islands like Phuket and Koh Phangan provide quiet spots close to nature. Vietnam Vietnam is another great option, offering free Wi-Fi in many cafés and a ninety-day visa for remote workers. Its cities are busy and exciting, while its countryside has green rice fields and high mountains. The cost of living is low, and the food is both cheap and tasty. Portugal Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is popular among young people who want to live and work abroad. The city is known for its beautiful streets, lively cafés, and active creative community. Many co-working spaces and social events make it easy to connect with others. 1. Why is Bali attractive to digital nomads? A. It has modern co-working spaces. B. It combines work with wellness. C. It gives the fastest internet access. D. It offers better living conditions. 2. Which country best supports social connection among digital nomads? A. Indonesia. B. Thailand. C. Vietnam. D. Portugal. 3. What does the text intend to do? A. Introduce ideal places for digital nomads. B. Compare living costs in different countries. C Show the trend toward working remotely. D. Promote cultural tourism around the world. B November 23 was the happiest day of last winter for Wang Xiaolong. On that day he spotted nearly 400 white cranes (鹤) in his patrol (巡逻) area near Poyang Lake. “I was thrilled. It was the largest number of migratory birds I had seen in months,” Wang said. Wang has been a patrol officer at the Wucheng protection and administration station of the Poyang Lake National Nature Reserve Bureau for 38 years. Each morning, around 5 am, he rises early, has a simple breakfast, and sets off from the protection station. “Protecting the birds of Poyang Lake is my duty. This work has become a significant part of my life and holds the utmost importance to me. By protecting nature’s spirits, I have found my life’s purpose,” Wang said. Wang fondly recalls rescuing a young white crane 20 years ago on a winter’s day. He spotted the injured young crane during his patrol and brought it back to the protection station, where he fed it small fish and shrimp and took it to the bird hospital for treatment. “I remember when we went to the hospital; I walked in front, and the young crane followed me. We entered the hospital together. After about a month, its injury healed, and I decided to release it back into the wild,” he said. “That day left a deep impression on me. The little white crane circled above my head for a long time before flying away. It felt like it recognized me and was reluctant to leave.” Over the decades, Wang has rescued and released over 300 birds and participated in more than 180 projects involving the protection of migratory birds. He has received numerous honors, including being named “Jiangxi’s most beautiful environmentalist”. 4. What made November 23 a remarkable day for Wang last winter? A. He successfully completed his winter patrol. B. He achieved a personal milestone in his career C. He witnessed an extraordinary gathering of birds D. He received recognition for his conservation efforts. 5. How does the author develop Wang’s dedication to bird protection? A. By analyzing scientific data. B. By describing his daily routine. C. By comparing his work with others’. D. By quoting his personal statements. 6. What does Wang ‘s experience with the young crane reveal regarding his character? A. His scientific curiosity. B. His adventurous spirit. C. His professional ambition. D. His kind and caring nature. 7. What does the text imply about Wang’s work? A. It focuses only on local bird species. B. He works alone without any partners. C. It has been recognized and praised by others D. His projects are funded by international organizations. C Hawaii is ready to hike a tax imposed (征税) on travelers staying in hotels, vacation rentals and other short-term accommodations and apply the new money for programs to cope with a warming planet. This will raise the total tax rate to nearly 19%, with the state and counties also imposing a combined 4.712%tax. The measure is expected to generate $100 million. The funds will be used for projects like adding sand to broken beaches, protecting coral reefs, and removing wildfire-fueling grasses. Josh Green, who supports the bill, believes that the tax will help prevent future disasters like the Maui wildfire, which caused a 13 billion loss and claimed 102 lives. He argues that Hawaii’s 10 million annual visitors should contribute to protecting the environment. Jerry Gibson, president of the Hawaii Hotel Alliance, said the hotel industry was pleased Hawaii didn’t adopt a higher increase that was initially suggested. “I don’t think that there’s anybody in the tourism industry that says, Well, let’s go out and tax more. No one wants to see that,” Gibson said. “But our home needs money to beautify Hawaii’s environment, and it will be worth it.” Hawaii has long struggled to pay for the vast environmental and conservation needs. Hawaii had previously considered requiring tourists to pay for a license to visit it but this idea was rejected. Boosting this tax is their compromise (折中) solution, one made more urgent by the Maui wildfires. There is a$561 million shortfall in Hawaii’s conservation funding needs. The tax increase won’t fully cover the gap, but Hawaii plans to issue bonds to ensure sufficient funds. Kawika Riley, an officer of Hawaii, pointed to the Hawaiian saying, “A stranger only for a day,” to explain the new tax. It means that a visitor should help with the work after the first day of being a guest. “Nobody is saying that literally our visitors have to come here and start working for us. But what we are saying is that it’s crucial to be part of the solution,” Riley said. 8. What is the purpose of Hawaii’s plan to increase tax on accommodation? A. To boost tourism income. B. To address environmental challenges. C. To punish illegal tourists. D. To solve people’s livelihood problems 9. How does the hotel industry respond to the increasing tax? A. Unsure of the long-term benefits. B. Relieved by the current tax increase C. Eager for the arrival of the tax increase D. Concerned about the tourism impact. 10. What makes the tax increase more urgent? A. The impact of the natural disaster. B. The rejection of the license policy. C. The decline in national support. D. The increase in local tourism. 11. What is Riley’s attitude to the tax increase? A. Intolerant. B. Skeptical. C. Approving. D. Objective. D Sleep is one of the most fundamental building blocks of life. All animals sleep, from dogs to humans. It has long been known that sleep also plays a significant role in physical and emotional health. But nobody might think that memory and learning are acquired while one is sleeping. However, in fact, the researchers from the University of South Australia have recently found that just the reverse is true. The researchers conducted an experiment with 35 native English speakers. These 35 participants were in the process of learning a mini-language called Mini Pinyan. Half of the students learned the language in the morning and then went on with their days, while the other half studied in the evening and then slept at the lab so that the researchers could record their brainwaves. Both groups were tested on their knowledge of Mini Pinyan in the morning, and the group that had slept soon after they studied performed significantly better than those who had not. According to previous research, there are two phases that the brain cycles through when sleeping. The first is called REM sleep. During this phase, which usually takes place about an hour and a half after a person has fallen asleep, brain activity peaks and shows levels similar to when that person is awake. This is when dreams occur. In non-REM sleep, brain activity is low. “Sleep is not just restful; it’s an active, transformative state for the brain,” Dr. Scott Cousins, a researcher of the study, said. They found that the improvements were linked to two types of brainwaves — slow oscillations and sleep spindles, which become coupled during non-REM sleep. The coupling of these brainwaves appears to help the transfer of information from the hippocampus to the cortex (大脑皮层), which is where long-term memory is stored. This is no doubt good news for anyone who wants to study a foreign language. What’s more, the implications of this study could also help improve the lives of those with language-related impairments. Now there is one more reason to get a good night’s sleep. 12. What does the underlined word “reverse” in paragraph 1 mean? A. Descriptive. B. Innovative. C. Opposite. D. Prospective. 13. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A. The setup and result of the experiment. B. Health benefits of sleeping in the evening. C. The relationship between brainwaves and memory. D. Differences between morning and evening learning styles. 14. What is a key characteristic of REM sleep? A. Absence of dreams. B. High brain activity. C. Enhancing of memory. D. Frequent information communication. 15. Why did the participants studying before sleeping perform better? A. Morning study was faced with more distractions. B. Their cortex stored memories more efficiently while asleep. C. Physical rest gained from sleep provided them with more energy. D. Non-REM sleep brainwaves helped strengthen long-term memory. 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。 Confidence is essentially a belief in your own abilities, qualities, and judgment. Cultivating confidence is similar to constructing a house. A solid foundation must be laid first, and then the rest of the structure can be built upon it. It is a gradual process that demands time and effort, particularly if you haven't had many chances to demonstrate your skills in the past. However, it is something that everyone can do! ___16___ Think positively about yourself and your skills. ___17___ Everyone experiences days when staying positive is tough, but challenge yourself to remember one good thing about yourself each morning until it becomes routine. ___18___ What happens when you do things that you are good at? Your strengths become even stronger, which helps improve your belief in yourself. Taking this approach also has another benefit: It can contribute to a more satisfying life experience. Spend time with positive people. The people around you greatly impact how you feel about yourself. ___19___ If, however, you're interacting with people who can cheer others on and support one another, you'll feel much better. So focus on creating healthier relationships with the positive people in your life. Take care of yourself. Focusing on you and what you need sometimes feel like it's selfish, but it's not! ___20___ Self-care can help you take care of others and also boost your self-confidence. Easy ways to start include taking a break when you're overwhelmed, wearing your favorite outfit, or doing something you love. A. Act as if you feel confident. B. Pursue the things you're skilled at. C. It's an essential part of being humans. D. Begin to boost your self-confidence by these guides. E. It's easier said than done, but daily and positive thoughts can help. F. Actually, it's hard to feel good about yourself if you're abusing your body. G. If judgmental or critical people surround you, it'll weaken your mental strength. 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。 Last summer, I participated in a community service program that completely changed my worldview. Our team of twenty students were divided into three groups to ___21___ different social issues. The environmental team ___22___ rehabilitating the local river ecosystem. Armed with specialized tools, we ___23___ 53 kg of non-biodegradable waste, from plastic bottles to ___24___ fishing nets. Though the sun was extremely hot, seeing the sparkling water reflecting clear skies again made every drop of sweat ___25___. ___26___, the education support team organized free classes for migrant workers’ children. My teammate Amy transformed English grammar into treasure hunt games. “Their ___27___ for learning shines brighter than any classroom light,” she whispered, nodding at a girl carefully ___28___ the word “horizon” in her notebook. The most touching moment came when our elderly care group visited a nursing home. We ___29___ traditional Chinese paper-cutting art activities. While teaching paper-cutting, retired professor Zhang held his handcrafted flower, tears flooding his wrinkled cheeks. “Youthful ___30___ heals deeper than medicine,” he said. Through these experiences I realized ___31___ work isn’t about changing the world overnight. It’s the small, consistent acts of ___32___ that weave the social safety net. The children’s laughter as they learned new songs, the elderly’s smiles while sharing childhood stories, and the ___33___ beauty of nature all taught me the true meaning of ___34___ responsibility. This invisible curriculum ___35___ us into more compassionate human beings. 21. A. discuss B. avoid C. address D. raise 22. A. moved on B. depended on C. insisted on D. concentrated on 23. A. detected B. measured C. removed D. documented 24. A. melting B. shining C. new D. abandoned 25. A. worthwhile B. meaningless C. powerful D. salty 26. A. Therefore B. Meanwhile C. Finally D. Surprisingly 27. A. hunger B. respect C. capacity D. strategy 28. A. deleting B. hiding C. tracing D. carving 29. A. prepared B. emphasized C. attended D. inspected 30. A. wisdom B. compassion C. energy D. curiosity 31. A. police B. volunteer C. education D. group 32. A. kindness B. competition C. profit D. faith 33. A. outstanding B. famous C. restored D. impressive 34. A. personal B. financial C. academic D. social 35. A. classifies B. shapes C. separates D. persuades 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。 Discovered in 1974 by farmers in Xi’an, China, the Terracotta Army (兵马俑) is one of the most astonishing archaeological____36____(find) of the 20th century. Built over 2,200 years ago, this vast collection of life-sized clay soldiers ____37____(create) to protect Emperor Qin Shi Huang, who was the founder of China’s first unified empire, the Qin Dynasty, in the afterlife. The army includes over 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots, and 670 horses, each____38____(unique) crafted with remarkable detail. No two figures are ____39____(identity). They vary in facial expressions, hairstyles, and armor, reflecting the____40____(diverse) of Qin Dynasty soldiers. Originally____41____(paint) in bright colors, many statues still bear traces of pigment,____42____offers clues about ancient Chinese craftsmanship. Advanced bronze weapons found alongside them demonstrate the era’s military technology. As____43____UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Terracotta Army provides invaluable insights into China’s history, art, and belief systems. Ongoing excavations (挖掘) and preservation efforts continue to reveal new secrets,____44____(make) it a living museum of ancient civilization. Today, it attracts millions of visitors annually and serves_____45_____a timeless bridge between past and present. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 你校将举办英语演讲比赛，请你以“Let’s take action for a greener future”为题写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括： 1.环境问题的紧迫性； 2.提出建议； 3.呼吁师生共同参与。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Let’s take action for a greener future Good morning, everyone. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Emma and Sophia were the kind of friends who seemed to share a single mind most of the time, always there for each other through thick and thin. One sunny day, they decided to take on a project that would benefit their community — creating an environmental-awareness video. They were both passionate about the environment and believed that a well-made video could inspire their neighbors to take more eco-friendly actions. At first, the project seemed full of promise. They spent days brainstorming ideas, researching environmental issues relevant to their area, and looking for locations for filming. However, as they delved (钻研) deeper into the actual planning of the video, they encountered a major roadblock. The disagreement started when it came to the style of the video. Emma, who had a gift for drama and storytelling, wanted to create a narratively driven video. She created a story about a family gradually changing their habits to become more environmentally conscious (有环保意识的). She believed that a relatable story would touch people’s heartstrings and make them more likely to pay attention. Sophia, on the other hand, was more data-oriented (以数据为导向的). She thought that a documentary-style video, filled with hard facts and statistics about local pollution and waste, would be more effective in getting the message across. She argued that people needed to be shocked into action by the realities. As the discussion heated up, their once-harmonious relationship became strained. Their voices rose, and the air between them grew tense. They both felt strongly about their ideas and were unwilling to budge (改变意图). Eventually, they parted ways, each frustrated and disappointed in the other. For the next few days, Emma and Sophia went about their lives feeling a sense of emptiness. Emma found herself constantly thinking about the project and Sophia. She missed their long conversations and the excitement they had at the beginning. She started to question whether her idea was really the only way. Similarly, Sophia was also feeling down. She missed Emma’s creativity and the way they used to bounce ideas off each other. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 It was Emma’s mother who first noticed the change in her daughter. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Emma took her mother’s advice. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$