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大庆中学2024—2025学年度下学期期末考试 高二年级英语试题 （试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟） 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。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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What did the woman do today? A. She took the day off. B. She went to the office. C. She worked from home. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the woman do? A. Wash the dishes. B. Eat convenience food. C. Cook fresh vegetables. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why has the woman begun using reusable bags? A. To help reduce waste. B. To save money with discounts. C. To appreciate their stylish design. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How did Stacy get her blouse? A. She bought it from the shopping mall. B. A family member made it for her. C A college friend gave it to her. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman say about Germany? A. It has top business colleges. B. Its trade with England is growing. C. It’s at the heart of Europe’s finance industry. 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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. New gaming technology. B. The latest camera. C. The VR headset. 7. Why could the woman only use the first model for short periods? A. It made her feel sick. B. Its power didn’t last long. C. It was very uncomfortable to wear. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a house. B. In a post office. C. Ina museum. 9. What did the woman order? A. Some food. B. A piece of clothing. C. Some works of art. 10. How much did the woman pay in total? A. $80. B. $90. C. $100. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Researcher and subject. B. Teacher and student. C. Colleagues. 12. Why is the man puzzled? A. His essay was scored high. B. His experiment was a success. C. His position in a research group was changed. 13. What does the woman advise the man to do next? A. Join a study group. B. Have a big dinner together. C. Be well prepared for their meeting. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14 What did the woman do during the summer holidays? A. She picked up Spanish. B. She learned programming. C. She set up an online store. 15. What does the man naturally connect Canada with? A. Winter sports. B. Photography culture. C. Software companies. 16. What does the man offer to do for the woman? A. Buy something from her. B. Advertise her website. C. Print her pictures. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. When did Hopper paint Nighthawks? A. In the 17th century. B. In the 19th century. C. In the 20th century. 18. What is the focus of Nighthawks? A. A coffee shop. B. A dark street. C. A lonely museum. 19. What do people think inspired Hopper to paint Nighthawks? A. A painting from ancient times. B. A story by a famous author. C. A visit to a foreign city. 20. What is the speaker’s wish? A. That the painting could inspire more followers. B. That more people could appreciate the artist. C That she could be as talented as the artist. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Four Books About Hobbies We’ve all heard of the expression “new year, new you”, right? It’s meant to inspire all sorts of major life changes. But you’re already pretty great, just the way you are. Instead of trying to put together a whole new “you”, why not start a little smaller, a little simpler with a new hobby? These books to inspire your new favourite hobby are a great place to start. This Is Skateboarding by Hannah Wilson Celebrate skateboarding, from its start on the streets of Los Angeles in the US to its first appearance at the Olympic Games. Find out about great skateparks and tricks; meet pioneering skateboarders and medal-winning champions; and discover how skateboarding has influenced everything from shoes to art and city design. The Life-Changing Magic of Chess by Maurice Ashley The world’s first black Grandmaster of chess Maurice Ashley shares the magic of this classic game in this fun, illustrated handbook. There are step-by-step instructions for how to play, explanations of basic and advanced skills and words of advice from Maurice himself. Foraging (觅食): The Complete Guide for Kids and Families by Stella and Dane De Luca Mulandiee Foraging is fun but you need expert advice. This useful guide will reveal how to safely identify the berries and plants you can eat, as well as the incredible secrets of flowers and trees and how you can help protect the environment. Orangutan Can’t Draw Comics, But You Can by Luke Newell If you’ve ever fancied creating your own comic strips (连环漫画) but weren’t sure where to start, then this book is for you. Orangutan and his friends teach you how to tell a story, create a layout, draw characters and finalise your work to create your own masterpiece. 21. Who wrote the book that provides detailed instructions for playing chess? A. Hannah Wilson. B. Maurice Ashley. C. Dane De Luca Mulandiee. D. Luke Newell. 22. What can readers learn from Orangutan Can’t Draw Comics, But You Can? A. How to identify safe berries. B. How to play various board games. C. How to create a comic strip from start to finish. D. How skateboarding has influenced the world. 23. What do the four books have in common? A. They are written by female authors. B. They are only suitable for kids to read. C. They can inspire readers to learn a new skill. D. They are about sports and outdoor activities. B When I was young, my family treated every vacation as a lesson in culture. We skipped beaches and amusement parks, heading instead to castles, museums, and ancient ruins. I remember being ten, standing before a 500-year-old painting, secretly wishing I were at a swimming pool. As an adult, I carried on this tradition. When planning trips, I gathered guidebooks, eager to explore every cultural site. I felt it was my duty to absorb as much as possible about the places I visited. This mindset shaped my travels, yet it often made them tense and hurried. I was constantly rushing from one landmark to another, trying to stuff in facts and history, frequently forgetting to simply appreciate the moment. However, everything changed on a short trip to Bequia, a small island in the Caribbean. I arrived with the usual expectations but soon realized there were no famous museums or historic landmarks to explore. Instead, there were peaceful beaches, calm crystal-clear waters, and warm, welcoming locals. At first, this felt unfamiliar and even disappointing. I grew restless with boredom, struggling to fill my days with the kind of meaningful activities I was used to. As the days passed, I gradually let go of the need to “do something important.” I began to delight in simple pleasures: reading books purely for enjoyment, wandering along the sandy shore without a plan, and watching the ocean waves roll in without overthinking their meaning. For the first time, I felt truly relaxed. I experienced the quiet joy of simply being present, free from pressure or expectations. By the end of my stay, I understood something vital: travel doesn’t always have to be about learning or sightseeing. Sometimes, its greatest gift is found in embracing the moment and enabling yourself to experience stillness. I returned home with a fresh insight that true travel is not just about discovering the world outside, but also about uncovering a deeper peace within. 24. How did the author find the travel in his childhood? A. In line with his interests. B. Centered on family bonds. C. More like a cultural duty. D. Filled with expectations. 25. Why did the author feel uneasy when he arrived at Bequia? A. The island was small and crowded. B. There were no expected landmarks. C. It was hard to communicate with locals. D. He hadn’t planned his daily activities in advance. 26. What did the trip to Bequia help the author realize? A. Short trips bring less comfort. B. Planning ensures perfect vacations. C. Culture is more powerful than nature. D. True travel includes moments of stillness. 27. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. A Childhood of Cultural Travel. B. The Journey Without a Guidebook. C. Memories of Museums and Castles. D. The Search for Meaningful Journeys. C By age 14, Dorothy Jean Tillman had obtained an associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degree. Despite the impressive achievements, Tillman remembers turning to her mother and saying, “I think I want to pursue a doctorate degree.” Her mother, Jimalita Tillman, was surprised. Dorothy was a year into launching a science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) camp startup, and she was looking for funding for the organization. She was busy. But after Dorothy explained that her mission was to positively impact young people when it came to their mental health, Jimalita understood and lent her support. Jimalita said she was proud of her daughter. “I knew what it took for her to go through that. She had to sacrifice (牺牲) a lot. She emerged as a leader without fear showing them how to tackle online schooling.” From a young age, Dorothy has been outstanding in her academic pursuits. By age 7, she was already doing high school work. At that point, she started to take college level module (模拟) tests and apply the credits toward higher education. “It was always mentally difficult to handle, especially at such a young age. When you get out of college, you’re thinking, ‘what do I do next?’ Now I am able to sit in the comfortability of being a teenager and being OK with the fact that I don’t have to figure out what comes next,” Dorothy said. She studied integrated behavioural health at Arizona State University. For her dissertation (论文), she explored the stigma (耻辱) that prevents university students from getting mental health treatment. In addition to her school work, Dorothy also devotes her time to running the Dorothy Jeanius STEAM Leadership Institute, which inspires hundreds of underserved young people in Chicago, as well as abroad in countries like Ghana and South Africa, to pursue STEAM careers. The programme includes guest speakers and open conversations around each of the five areas of STEAM. 28. What did Dorothy Jean Tillman achieve by the age of 14? A. She raised fund for her organization. B. She started a STEAM camp startup. C. She greatly influenced the young. D. She acquired academic success. 29. What was Jimalita Tillman’s attitude towards her daughter’s plan? A. She was not surprised and took it for granted. B. She was in favour of her daughter’s decision C. She thought the decision was unnecessary. D. She was worried about her daughter’s workload. 30. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs? A. Running a startup is challenging. B. Young people favour online schooling. C. The STEAM education is needed for all people. D. What Dorothy does is really encouraging. 31. Which of the following can best describe Dorothy? A. Ambitious and determined. B. Brave and noble-minded. C. Confident and sensitive. D. Careful and kind-hearted. D A cancer survivor, artist Nico Cathcart understood the anxiety patients experienced as they walked past the concrete wall leading into VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center at the adult outpatient pavilion (门诊馆). Consequently, she said yes last year when asked to paint a mural (壁画) on that very wall. “Everyone who walks through those doors is dealing with something heavy,” said Cathcart, who finished the mural in late November. “I hope it gives them lightness. Cancer is tough, but it can’t take away hope.” A Toronto native, Cathcart lived in New York before moving to Richmond. When receiving treatment for thyroid cancer, Cathcart found the art hanging on the walls at Massey helped calm her. “I’m hoping this mural will do the same,” she said, noting she’s free of cancer. Cathcart was diagnosed (诊断) in her mid-twenties with severe hearing loss. While working in public spaces, Cathcart places a sign nearby to let people know she’s deaf in case they attempt to start a conversation. “Sometimes it’s helpful to be deaf. My superpower is that when I need to, I can turn around and face the wall and nothing can disturb me. I get to choose when I’m ready to turn around to interact,” she said. In the 12-foot-by-30-foot mural, the viewer appears to be looking up from a field of flowers at a bird flying above with a purple ribbon in its mouth. “It’s my attempt of bringing a positive message of upward motion to those who’re looking at it,” Cathcart said. “The mural’s purple ribbon symbolizes all cancer,” said Shockley, manager of arts in health care at VCU Health, adding, “the work of art is lively and hopeful.” While all of her murals are special in their own way, Cathcart said the mural at Massey will always have an extra special place in her heart. “I was a bit sad finishing it,” she said. “I enjoyed the company of the staff and talking to fellow patients quite a bit. The piece will always be connected personally to my own journey in a way my others might not be.” 32. Why did Cathcart create the mural at Massey? A. To decorate the wall. B. To promote her own work. C. To inspire patients. D. To show her artistic skills. 33. What does deafness allow Cathcart to do while working in public spaces? A. Keep focused. B. Trick people. C. Remain creative. D. Be considerate. 34. What aspect of the mural is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. Its painter. B. Its moral. C. Its structure. D. Its popularity. 35. What is the main idea of the text? A. It tells us a cancer survivor’s journey. B. It introduces a deaf artist’s life. C. It is mainly about treatment through art, D. It tells us an artist brings patients hope through murals. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Theme park getaways are popular with families, but they sure aren’t cheap. Happily, there are some golden rules of ticket-buying that apply to pretty much every theme park, and they can help you chip away at the cost of tickets. _____36_____. ●Buy tickets online. Never ever pay the walk-up ticket price at a theme park. _____37_____.You're guaranteed to save a significant sum-sometimes as much as $$ 20 per ticket-even for same-day tickets. ●Buy in advance. ___38___.For instance, Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, slices off $$25 per ticket when you make your purchase at least three days ahead. ● _____39_____. This one is a universal no-brainer. Single-day ticket prices at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, are about 30 percent less than admission on Saturdays and Sundays. But the big bonus is that lines will be much shorter, allowing you to spend less time waiting in lines and more time having fun. ●Go in the afternoon. ___40___.For example, Hersheypark’s sunset tickets allow entry after 4 pm or 5 pm, depending on the day. You'll still get between four to six hours of fun before the park closes, and you'll pay up to 50 percent less than the full-day ticket price. A Avoid weekends. B. Buy more tickets than you need. C. Here are some ways to lower your theme park spending. D. At larger parks, you’ll save money when you buy a package. E. Instead, visit the theme park website and print out your tickets before you go. F. Some parks offer deeply discounted tickets for visitors arriving later in the day. G. Most theme parks offer a price cut if you buy tickets at least a few days before you arrive. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（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和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 We began our bus trips when I was around seven years old. Back then, we lived at our grandparents’ house since we were _____41_____ struggling and couldn’t find an affordable _____42_____ to call our own. It was easy to _____43_____ frustration (挫折). But my mom used the _____44_____ to give my brother Jess and me unforgettable memories. Every week, my mom would take Jess and me to the nearest bus stop, and from there we would go on to _____45_____the world. The public transportation system around the area was _____46_____. For a very low fee, it was possible to purchase a ticket that allowed riders to _____47_____ all the buses they wanted throughout an entire day. My mom _____48_____ the system well and guided us to different destinations. For our _____49_____, we would go to Strand Beach, where we would watch ships sail past and hear helicopters fly overhead. Among our most _____50_____ places was the mall in Carlsbad, where there was a large, glass clock tower. The _____51_____ always attracted a small crowd throughout the day, mostly children. I was grateful to my mom for making that _____52_____ period adventurous and fun. My mom did more than distract (使分心) Jess and me from our _____53_____. She fueled our _____54_____ for keeping our eyes open and appreciating a world that was ours without having to _____55_____ too much. 41. A. physically B. politically C. mentally D. financially 42. A. system B. place C. holiday D. business 43. A. pose for B. put aside C. back down D. give in to 44. A. experiment B. welfare C. situation D. accent 45. A. preserve B. restore C. associate D. explore 46. A. violent B. ambitious C. extensive D. precious 47. A. pretend B. board C. operate D. reserve 48. A. exclaimed B. obsessed C. studied D. polished 49. A. deals B. secrets C. adventures D. assumptions 50. A. frequented B. questioned C. dominated D. estimated 51. A. promotion B. spotlight C. performance D. sight 52. A. dangerous B. tough C. imaginary D. exciting 53. A. argument B. metaphor C. interaction D. poverty 54. A. sympathy B. enthusiasm C. responsibility D. dislike 55. A. pay B. threat C. share D. praise 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” That’s one of the best-known old _____56_____ (saying) in English. It means other places often look better, _____57_____ (interesting) than the place where you live. Troubles in life are sure _____58_____ (come) if we always think that way. We will not be able to see the goodness of our own lives, _____59_____ (believe) that we have nothing good to work with. We’ll lose focus, self-confidence, and even hope. Worse still, it leads _____60_____ (we) to turn away from the main task of life — to make _____61_____ most of what we have. In fact the grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence. It only appears that way. The grass is the greenest where it _____62_____ (water). When crossing over fences, carry water _____63_____ you and take good care of the grass. The way to happiness is _____64_____ (actual) quite simple; the secret is to learn to enjoy what you have ______65______ not want what you don’t have. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，上周你参加了外教Ryan开设的“听歌学英语”选修课，现需要向他提交一份课程反馈。内容包括： (1)你的评价； (2)你的理由。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 English Course Feedback Form Course Title: Learning Englishin Tunes Student Name: LiHua Date: May 15th ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 （满分25分） 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 When Jane taught the sixth-grade class at Morris School, all 34 of her students were dear to her, while Mark was truly special. He had that happy-to-be-alive attitude that made even his occasional tricks delightful. Mark talked all the time. Jane reminded him again and again that talking without permission was unacceptable, and his response always sounded sincere: “Thank you for correcting me, Sister!” One morning, Jane’s patience was growing thin when Mark talked once too often. She looked at Mark and said, “If you say one more word, I’m going to tape your mouth shut!” Not even ten seconds passed before someone said, “Mark is talking again.” Having stated the punishment in front of the class, Jane decided she had to act on it. She walked to Mark’s desk, tore off two pieces of tape, made a big X with them over his mouth, and then returned to the front of the classroom. As Jane glanced at Mark to see how he was doing, he winked (眨眼) at her. That did it! Jane started laughing. The entire class cheered as she shook her head and walked back to remove the tape. His first words were, “Thank you for correcting me, Sister.” One Friday afternoon, after working hard on a new idea all week, the students were getting discouraged and starting to get annoyed with each other. To help lift their spirits and encourage a positive atmosphere, Jane asked them to write down the nicest things about the other students on a piece of paper and hand them in. Mark appeared nervous as if he was worrying his classmates would forget anything nice about him. That Saturday, Jane wrote down each student’s name on a separate sheet of paper and listed what everyone else had said about them. On Monday, Jane gave each student their lists. As the children read them, the classroom was filled with quiet excitement and soft laughter. 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。 Mark’s eyes widened as he read his paper. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Jane was overjoyed to see Mark again at school after so many years. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 大庆中学2024—2025学年度下学期期末考试 高二年级英语试题 （试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟） 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。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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What did the woman do today? A. She took the day off. B. She went to the office. C. She worked from home. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: I can’t believe you were home. What happened? W: I forgot to charge my phone and my alarm didn’t go off. I missed the whole morning and the boss allowed me to stay home. Luckily, I have my work laptop here. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the woman do? A. Wash the dishes. B. Eat convenience food. C. Cook fresh vegetables. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: My back aches. I’ve picked lots of carrots and potatoes today. W: Efforts will bear fruit. It will be worth it when you are served a delicious meal later. No microwave food from me. M: Yes. Afterward, I’ll wash the dishes and get some rest. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why has the woman begun using reusable bags? A. To help reduce waste. B To save money with discounts. C. To appreciate their stylish design. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: I have started carrying these cute and useful reusable bags with me. It’s a small step toward sustainable living by reducing plastic waste. M: Reusing bags can get you discounts sometimes too. It’s great to see you taking action for the environment. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How did Stacy get her blouse? A. She bought it from the shopping mall. B. A family member made it for her. C. A college friend gave it to her. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: I love your green blouse, Stacey. Where did you get that from the ball? W: No, my sister made it for me. She’s studying fashion at college. She’s so talented. M: Absolutely. I’ll need to ask her to make me a suit for the end of year dance. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman say about Germany? A. It has top business colleges. B. Its trade with England is growing. C. It’s at the heart of Europe’s finance industry. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: My brother has gone to Germany to study business. W: Germany is a great place to study that. It is a very important financial center for Europe. M: Yes, he had originally wanted to go to London, but it’s hard to get in. 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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. New gaming technology. B. The latest camera. C. The VR headset. 7. Why could the woman only use the first model for short periods? A. It made her feel sick. B. Its power didn’t last long. C. It was very uncomfortable to wear. 【答案】6. C 7. A 【解析】 【原文】M: I’m very excited to try the new VR headset. W: Me too. I liked the last one but I could only wear it for 30 minutes at a time. M: Did you find it uncomfortable? W: It wasn’t that I started getting really bad headaches after a while. M: Yes, that was a common complaint with the first model. The new version should not have that issue. W: Good. What are you going to do with it first? Play a game? M: No, I’m going to watch a concert on it. It was filmed with a special camera so you can look all around you. W: Cool. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a house. B. In a post office. C. Ina museum. 9. What did the woman order? A. Some food. B. A piece of clothing. C. Some works of art. 10. How much did the woman pay in total? A. $80. B. $90. C. $100. 【答案】8. A 9. B 10. C 【解析】 【原文】M: Did I hear some one knock at the door? W: Yes, it was a package for me. M: A package of food. W: No, I ordered a new dress from an online store. M: And they were delivering it this late at night. W: Yes, I needed it for tomorrow morning as I am going to an event at the museum so I paid extra for same day delivery. M: How much extra was that? W: Only 10 dollars, the dress was 90 dollars. M: What does it look like? W: It’s very bright with flowers on it. M: You’ll get noticed in that. W: Well, I need a group of artists to pay attention to me, so this should work well. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Researcher and subject. B. Teacher and student. C. Colleagues. 12. Why is the man puzzled? A. His essay was scored high. B. His experiment was a success. C. His position in a research group was changed. 13. What does the woman advise the man to do next? A. Join a study group. B. Have a big dinner together. C. Be well prepared for their meeting. 【答案】11. B 12. A 13. C 【解析】 【原文】M: Excuse me, Mrs Jackson, I tried your office but they told me you were here. Could I have a word? W: Of course, Thomas. This experiment still has a couple of hours left to run. M: It’s about the grade that I got on my last essay. W: You mean the A plus? M: Yes, I was expecting a b at the most. I’m very confused. W: Well, it makes a change from students asking me to give them a higher grade. M: I just wanted to understand it a bit more as to what I did right this time. W: Your essay was highly original and approached the topic from an angle I had never considered before. In short, it impressed me a lot. M: Thank you. That’s very kind to hear. W: If you want to keep this up, I have a spare position in my research group. Would you be interested to give it a try? M: Yes, I’d love to. W: Great be back here at four PM sharp. Make sure you have a big lunch as we might be here for a while. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. What did the woman do during the summer holidays? A. She picked up Spanish. B. She learned programming. C. She set up an online store. 15. What does the man naturally connect Canada with? A. Winter sports. B. Photography culture. C. Software companies. 16. What does the man offer to do for the woman? A. Buy something from her. B. Advertise her website. C. Print her pictures. 【答案】14. B 15. A 16. A 【解析】 【原文】M: How did you spend the summer holidays, Sharon? W: I learned a new language. M: In just six weeks, that’s very impressive. What language did you learn? Spanish, French? W: No, not a spoken language, a coding language. I learned how to program computers. M: Ah, I see. Where did you learn to do that? W: At a computer summer camp in Canada. M: When I think of Canada, I usually think of winter sports. W: I guess most people do, but they have a great computing culture. Many software and gaming companies are based in Canada. M: I did not know that. So what are you going to do with your new computing skills? W: I’m going to build my own website and start selling things on it. M: What are you going to sell? W: Well, I’ve been into photography for a while now, so I’m going to sell prints of my best pictures. M: Great. Send me the link when you are done. I’ll be your first customer. W: Thanks, Mike. It’s good to have friends like you. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. When did Hopper paint Nighthawks? A. In the 17th century. B. In the 19th century. C. In the 20th century. 18. What is the focus of Nighthawks? A. A coffee shop. B. A dark street. C. A lonely museum. 19. What do people think inspired Hopper to paint Nighthawks? A. A painting from ancient times. B. A story by a famous author. C. A visit to a foreign city. 20. What is the speaker’s wish? A. That the painting could inspire more followers. B. That more people could appreciate the artist. C. That she could be as talented as the artist. 【答案】17. C 18. A 19. B 20. B 【解析】 【原文】When most people think of famous paintings, they think of the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci or the starry night by Vincent Van gogh. However, my favorite painting was not created in the fifteenth, 16th or 17th century. In fact, it isn’t even 100 years old yet. It is a work called Nighthawks by the American artist Edward Hopper. It is his most famous work of art, which he finished in 1942. It shows an old style American cafe at night. The street outside is dark, but inside it is bright, showing the cafe owner serving three customers who are up late. It is beautiful and yet sad, showing how lonely people can be in a big city. The topic is still as relevant today as it was when the painting was made. It is believed that Hopper was inspired by a story written by Ernest Hemingway. I saw it when I visited the art institute of Chicago. It has been there ever since it was painted. They only paid 3000 dollars for it back then, which would be around 55,000 dollars today. However, to me, the painting is priceless and I wish more people gave hopper the recognition that he deserves. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Four Books About Hobbies We’ve all heard of the expression “new year, new you”, right? It’s meant to inspire all sorts of major life changes. But you’re already pretty great, just the way you are. Instead of trying to put together a whole new “you”, why not start a little smaller, a little simpler with a new hobby? These books to inspire your new favourite hobby are a great place to start. This Is Skateboarding by Hannah Wilson Celebrate skateboarding, from its start on the streets of Los Angeles in the US to its first appearance at the Olympic Games. Find out about great skateparks and tricks; meet pioneering skateboarders and medal-winning champions; and discover how skateboarding has influenced everything from shoes to art and city design. The Life-Changing Magic of Chess by Maurice Ashley The world’s first black Grandmaster of chess Maurice Ashley shares the magic of this classic game in this fun, illustrated handbook. There are step-by-step instructions for how to play, explanations of basic and advanced skills and words of advice from Maurice himself. Foraging (觅食): The Complete Guide for Kids and Families by Stella and Dane De Luca Mulandiee Foraging is fun but you need expert advice. This useful guide will reveal how to safely identify the berries and plants you can eat, as well as the incredible secrets of flowers and trees and how you can help protect the environment. Orangutan Can’t Draw Comics, But You Can by Luke Newell If you’ve ever fancied creating your own comic strips (连环漫画) but weren’t sure where to start, then this book is for you. Orangutan and his friends teach you how to tell a story, create a layout, draw characters and finalise your work to create your own masterpiece. 21. Who wrote the book that provides detailed instructions for playing chess? A. Hannah Wilson. B. Maurice Ashley. C. Dane De Luca Mulandiee. D. Luke Newell. 22. What can readers learn from Orangutan Can’t Draw Comics, But You Can? A. How to identify safe berries. B. How to play various board games. C. How to create a comic strip from start to finish. D. How skateboarding has influenced the world. 23. What do the four books have in common? A. They are written by female authors. B. They are only suitable for kids to read. C. They can inspire readers to learn a new skill. D. They are about sports and outdoor activities. 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了四本关于不同爱好的书籍。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据The Life-Changing Magic of Chess by Maurice Ashley部分的“The world’s first black Grandmaster of chess Maurice Ashley shares the magic of this classic game in this fun, illustrated handbook. There are step-by-step instructions for how to play…(世界首位黑人国际象棋大师莫里斯·阿什利在这本有趣且图文并茂的手册中分享了这款经典游戏的魅力。手册中有如何下棋的逐步指导……)”可知，提供详细国际象棋指导的书是由莫里斯·阿什利（Maurice Ashley）撰写的。故选B。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据Orangutan Can’t Draw Comics, But You Can by Luke Newell部分的“If you’ve ever fancied creating your own comic strips but weren’t sure where to start, then this book is for you. Orangutan and his friends teach you how to tell a story, create a layout, draw characters and finalise your work to create your own masterpiece.(如果你曾想过创作自己的连环漫画但不知道从何开始，那么这本书就是为你准备的。Orangutan和他的朋友们会教你如何讲述故事、创建布局、绘制角色并完成你的作品，从而创作出你自己的杰作。)”可知，读者可以从这本书中学到如何从零开始创作一部连环漫画，包括讲述故事、创建布局、绘制角色等步骤。故选C。 【23题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Instead of trying to put together a whole new “you”, why not start a little smaller, a little simpler with a new hobby? These books to inspire your new favourite hobby are a great place to start.(与其试图塑造一个全新的‘你’，为什么不从一个更小、更简单的爱好开始呢？这些激发你培养新爱好的书籍是一个很好的起点。)”可知，这四本书的共同之处是它们可以激发读者学习新技能。故选C。 B When I was young, my family treated every vacation as a lesson in culture. We skipped beaches and amusement parks, heading instead to castles, museums, and ancient ruins. I remember being ten, standing before a 500-year-old painting, secretly wishing I were at a swimming pool. As an adult, I carried on this tradition. When planning trips, I gathered guidebooks, eager to explore every cultural site. I felt it was my duty to absorb as much as possible about the places I visited. This mindset shaped my travels, yet it often made them tense and hurried. I was constantly rushing from one landmark to another, trying to stuff in facts and history, frequently forgetting to simply appreciate the moment. However everything changed on a short trip to Bequia, a small island in the Caribbean. I arrived with the usual expectations but soon realized there were no famous museums or historic landmarks to explore. Instead, there were peaceful beaches, calm crystal-clear waters, and warm, welcoming locals. At first, this felt unfamiliar and even disappointing. I grew restless with boredom, struggling to fill my days with the kind of meaningful activities I was used to. As the days passed, I gradually let go of the need to “do something important.” I began to delight in simple pleasures: reading books purely for enjoyment, wandering along the sandy shore without a plan, and watching the ocean waves roll in without overthinking their meaning. For the first time, I felt truly relaxed. I experienced the quiet joy of simply being present, free from pressure or expectations. By the end of my stay, I understood something vital: travel doesn’t always have to be about learning or sightseeing. Sometimes, its greatest gift is found in embracing the moment and enabling yourself to experience stillness. I returned home with a fresh insight that true travel is not just about discovering the world outside, but also about uncovering a deeper peace within. 24. How did the author find the travel in his childhood? A. In line with his interests. B. Centered on family bonds. C. More like a cultural duty. D. Filled with expectations. 25. Why did the author feel uneasy when he arrived at Bequia? A. The island was small and crowded. B. There were no expected landmarks. C. It was hard to communicate with locals. D. He hadn’t planned his daily activities in advance. 26. What did the trip to Bequia help the author realize? A. Short trips bring less comfort. B. Planning ensures perfect vacations. C. Culture is more powerful than nature. D. True travel includes moments of stillness. 27. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. A Childhood of Cultural Travel. B. The Journey Without a Guidebook. C. Memories of Museums and Castles. D. The Search for Meaningful Journeys. 【答案】24. C 25. B 26. D 27. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述作者从童年到成年执着于文化旅行，最终在加勒比小岛学会享受旅行中的宁静时刻。 【24题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“When I was young, my family treated every vacation as a lesson in culture. We skipped beaches and amusement parks, heading instead to castles, museums, and ancient ruins.(小时候，我的家人把每一次度假都当作一堂文化课。我们不去海滩和游乐园，而是去城堡、博物馆和古代遗迹。)”及第二段中的“I felt it was my duty to absorb as much as possible about the places I visited.(我觉得尽可能多地了解我所访问的地方是我的责任。)”可知，作者童年的旅行更像是一种文化责任。故选C项。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“I arrived with the usual expectations but soon realized there were no famous museums or historic landmarks to explore. Instead, there were peaceful beaches, calm crystal-clear waters, and warm, welcoming locals. At first, this felt unfamiliar and even disappointing. I grew restless with boredom, struggling to fill my days with the kind of meaningful activities I was used to. (我带着平常的期待来到了这里，但很快发现这里并没有著名的博物馆或历史地标可供游览。取而代之的是宁静的海滩、清澈平静的海水，以及热情好客的当地人。起初，这一切让我感到陌生，甚至有些失望。我变得焦躁无聊，难以找到过去习惯的那种有意义的活动来充实我的每一天。)”可知，作者在贝基亚岛感到不安是因为没有预期的地标建筑。故选B项。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“By the end of my stay, I understood something vital: travel doesn’t always have to be about learning or sightseeing. Sometimes, its greatest gift is found in embracing the moment and enabling yourself to experience stillness.(在停留快结束时，我明白了一个重要的道理：旅行并不总是必须关于学习或观光。有时，它最大的礼物在于拥抱当下，让自己体验宁静。)”可知，这次旅行让作者意识到真正的旅行包括宁静时刻。故选D项。 【27题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是尾段中的“By the end of my stay, I understood something vital: travel doesn’t always have to be about learning or sightseeing. Sometimes, its greatest gift is found in embracing the moment and enabling yourself to experience stillness.(到我旅程结束时，我明白了至关重要的一点：旅行并不总是关于学习或观光。有时候，它最珍贵的馈赠在于拥抱当下，让自己体验宁静与安详。)”可知，全文围绕作者放弃传统“文化打卡式”旅行模式，在没有指南书和地标的小岛上学会享受旅行本质展开，所以“没有指南书的旅程”既象征脱离既定行程的束缚，也暗示对旅行本真的探索，最适合作为标题。故选B项。 C By age 14, Dorothy Jean Tillman had obtained an associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degree. Despite the impressive achievements, Tillman remembers turning to her mother and saying, “I think I want to pursue a doctorate degree.” Her mother, Jimalita Tillman, was surprised. Dorothy was a year into launching a science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) camp startup, and she was looking for funding for the organization. She was busy. But after Dorothy explained that her mission was to positively impact young people when it came to their mental health, Jimalita understood and lent her support. Jimalita said she was proud of her daughter. “I knew what it took for her to go through that. She had to sacrifice (牺牲) a lot. She emerged as a leader without fear, showing them how to tackle online schooling.” From a young age, Dorothy has been outstanding in her academic pursuits. By age 7, she was already doing high school work. At that point, she started to take college level module (模拟) tests and apply the credits toward higher education. “It was always mentally difficult to handle, especially at such a young age. When you get out of college, you’re thinking, ‘what do I do next?’ Now I am able to sit in the comfortability of being a teenager and being OK with the fact that I don’t have to figure out what comes next,” Dorothy said. She studied integrated behavioural health at Arizona State University. For her dissertation (论文), she explored the stigma (耻辱) that prevents university students from getting mental health treatment. In addition to her school work, Dorothy also devotes her time to running the Dorothy Jeanius STEAM Leadership Institute, which inspires hundreds of underserved young people in Chicago, as well as abroad in countries like Ghana and South Africa, to pursue STEAM careers. The programme includes guest speakers and open conversations around each of the five areas of STEAM. 28. What did Dorothy Jean Tillman achieve by the age of 14? A. She raised fund for her organization. B. She started a STEAM camp startup. C. She greatly influenced the young. D. She acquired academic success. 29. What was Jimalita Tillman’s attitude towards her daughter’s plan? A She was not surprised and took it for granted. B. She was in favour of her daughter’s decision C. She thought the decision was unnecessary. D. She was worried about her daughter’s workload. 30. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs? A. Running a startup is challenging. B. Young people favour online schooling. C. The STEAM education is needed for all people. D. What Dorothy does is really encouraging. 31. Which of the following can best describe Dorothy? A. Ambitious and determined. B. Brave and noble-minded. C. Confident and sensitive. D. Careful and kind-hearted. 【答案】28. D 29. B 30. D 31. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述的是14 岁的Dorothy Jean Tillman学术成就斐然，还决心攻读博士学位，她运营STEAM领导力学院，在学术与公益方面都展现出非凡抱负与决心 。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“By age 14, Dorothy Jean Tillman had obtained an associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degree.(到 14 岁时，Dorothy Jean Tillman已经获得了副学士学位、学士学位和硕士学位。)”可知，Dorothy Jean Tillman在14岁时取得了学术上的成功。故选D项。 【29题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“After Dorothy explained that her mission was to positively impact young people when it came to their mental health, Jimalita understood and lent her support.(在Dorothy解释说她的使命是在心理健康方面对年轻人产生积极影响后，Jimalita理解并给予了支持。)”可知，Jimalita支持女儿的决定。故选B项。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“For her dissertation, she explored the stigma that prevents university students from getting mental health treatment.(在她论文中，她探讨了阻碍大学生获得心理健康治疗的耻辱感。)”以及最后一段“Dorothy also devotes her time to running the Dorothy Jeanius STEAM Leadership Institute, which inspires hundreds of underserved young people in Chicago, as well as abroad in countries like Ghana and South Africa, to pursue STEAM careers.(多萝西还致力于运营Dorothy Jeanius STEAM领导力学院，该学院激励了芝加哥以及加纳和南非等国外数百名服务不足的年轻人从事STEAM职业。)”可知， Dorothy所做的事情对年轻人很有激励作用。故选D项。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Despite the impressive achievements, Tillman remembers turning to her mother and saying, ‘I think I want to pursue a doctorate degree.’(尽管取得了令人瞩目成就，蒂尔曼记得她曾转向母亲说：‘我想我想攻读博士学位。’)”可知，Dorothy很有抱负；再根据第二段“Dorothy was a year into launching a science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) camp startup, and she was looking for funding for the organization.(Dorothy已经创办了一个科学、技术、工程、艺术和数学（STEAM）营地初创公司一年了，并且她正在为这个组织寻找资金。)”以及她在学术和运营组织上的坚持可知，Dorothy很有决心。所以Dorothy是有抱负且有决心的。故选A项。 D A cancer survivor, artist Nico Cathcart understood the anxiety patients experienced as they walked past the concrete wall leading into VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center at the adult outpatient pavilion (门诊馆). Consequently, she said yes last year when asked to paint a mural (壁画) on that very wall. “Everyone who walks through those doors is dealing with something heavy,” said Cathcart, who finished the mural in late November. “I hope it gives them lightness. Cancer is tough, but it can’t take away hope.” A Toronto native, Cathcart lived in New York before moving to Richmond. When receiving treatment for thyroid cancer, Cathcart found the art hanging on the walls at Massey helped calm her. “I’m hoping this mural will do the same,” she said, noting she’s free of cancer. Cathcart was diagnosed (诊断) in her mid-twenties with severe hearing loss. While working in public spaces, Cathcart places a sign nearby to let people know she’s deaf in case they attempt to start a conversation. “Sometimes it’s helpful to be deaf. My superpower is that when I need to, I can turn around and face the wall and nothing can disturb me. I get to choose when I’m ready to turn around to interact,” she said. In the 12-foot-by-30-foot mural, the viewer appears to be looking up from a field of flowers at a bird flying above with a purple ribbon in its mouth. “It’s my attempt of bringing a positive message of upward motion to those who’re looking at it,” Cathcart said. “The mural’s purple ribbon symbolizes all cancer,” said Shockley, manager of arts in health care at VCU Health, adding, “the work of art is lively and hopeful.” While all of her murals are special in their own way, Cathcart said the mural at Massey will always have an extra special place in her heart. “I was a bit sad finishing it,” she said. “I enjoyed the company of the staff and talking to fellow patients quite a bit. The piece will always be connected personally to my own journey in a way my others might not be.” 32. Why did Cathcart create the mural at Massey? A. To decorate the wall. B. To promote her own work. C. To inspire patients. D. To show her artistic skills. 33. What does deafness allow Cathcart to do while working in public spaces? A. Keep focused. B. Trick people. C. Remain creative. D. Be considerate. 34. What aspect of the mural is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. Its painter. B. Its moral. C. Its structure. D. Its popularity. 35. What is the main idea of the text? A. It tells us a cancer survivor’s journey. B. It introduces a deaf artist’s life. C. It is mainly about treatment through art, D. It tells us an artist brings patients hope through murals. 【答案】32. C 33. A 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述癌症幸存者、聋人艺术家尼科·卡斯卡特为癌症中心创作壁画传递希望的故事。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段““Everyone who walks through those doors is dealing with something heavy,” said Cathcart, who finished the mural in late November. “I hope it gives them lightness. Cancer is tough, but it can’t take away hope.”(去年11月下旬完成壁画的卡斯卡特说：“每个走进这些门的人都在承受沉重的负担。我希望它能给他们带来轻松。癌症很艰难，但它无法带走希望。”)”可知，她创作壁画的目的是用艺术作品激励患者，传递希望。故选C项。 【33题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段““Sometimes it’s helpful to be deaf. My superpower is that when I need to, I can turn around and face the wall and nothing can disturb me. I get to choose when I’m ready to turn around to interact,” she said.(她表示，“有时耳聋是有帮助的。我的超能力是，当我需要时，我可以转身面对墙壁，没有什么能打扰我。我可以选择何时准备好转身互动。”)”可知，耳聋使她能够在工作时不受外界干扰，专注于创作。故选A项。 【34题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段““It’s my attempt of bringing a positive message of upward motion to those who’re looking at it,” Cathcart said. “The mural’s purple ribbon symbolizes all cancer,” said Shockley, manager of arts in health care at VCU Health, adding, “the work of art is lively and hopeful.”(卡斯卡特说：“我试图向那些正在观看它的人传达一种积极向上的信息。这幅壁画上的紫色丝带象征着所有癌症。” 沙克利说道，他是弗吉尼亚大学医疗中心的健康护理艺术管理部门负责人，并补充道：“这幅艺术作品充满活力且充满希望。”)”可知，该段主要阐述壁画的创作理念和象征意义，即其传递的精神寓意。故选B项。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“A cancer survivor, artist Nico Cathcart understood the anxiety patients experienced as they walked past the concrete wall leading into VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center at the adult outpatient pavilion (门诊馆). Consequently, she said yes last year when asked to paint a mural (壁画) on that very wall. “Everyone who walks through those doors is dealing with something heavy,” said Cathcart, who finished the mural in late November. “I hope it gives them lightness. Cancer is tough, but it can’t take away hope.”(癌症康复者、艺术家妮科·卡斯克特深知患者们在经过通往弗吉尼亚大学马西斯综合癌症中心的那堵混凝土墙时所感受到的焦虑情绪。因此，去年当有人邀请她在这堵墙面上绘制一幅壁画时，她欣然答应了。卡斯克特说：“走进这些门的每个人都在承受着沉重的负担。”她于 11 月底完成了这幅壁画。“我希望它能给他们带来一丝光明。癌症确实很艰难，但不能夺走希望。”)”以及文章以卡斯卡特创作癌症中心壁画为线索，通过她的创作初衷、壁画的设计元素及传递的情感，突出“壁画作为艺术载体给予患者希望”这一核心，D选项“它告诉我们，一位艺术家通过壁画为患者带来了希望”精准概括文章主旨。故选D项。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Theme park getaways are popular with families, but they sure aren’t cheap. Happily, there are some golden rules of ticket-buying that apply to pretty much every theme park, and they can help you chip away at the cost of tickets. _____36_____. ●Buy tickets online. Never ever pay the walk-up ticket price at a theme park. _____37_____.You're guaranteed to save a significant sum-sometimes as much as $$ 20 per ticket-even for same-day tickets. ●Buy in advance. ___38___.For instance, Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, slices off $$25 per ticket when you make your purchase at least three days ahead. ● _____39_____. This one is a universal no-brainer. Single-day ticket prices at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, are about 30 percent less than admission on Saturdays and Sundays. But the big bonus is that lines will be much shorter, allowing you to spend less time waiting in lines and more time having fun. ●Go in the afternoon. ___40___.For example, Hersheypark’s sunset tickets allow entry after 4 pm or 5 pm, depending on the day. You'll still get between four to six hours of fun before the park closes, and you'll pay up to 50 percent less than the full-day ticket price. A. Avoid weekends. B. Buy more tickets than you need. C. Here are some ways to lower your theme park spending. D. At larger parks, you’ll save money when you buy a package. E. Instead, visit the theme park website and print out your tickets before you go. F. Some parks offer deeply discounted tickets for visitors arriving later in the day. G. Most theme parks offer a price cut if you buy tickets at least a few days before you arrive. 【答案】36. C 37. E 38. G 39. A 40. F 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了一些购买主题公园门票的建议。 【36题详解】 根据前文中提到的“there are some golden rules of ticket-buying”（买票有一些黄金法则），以及下文的一些建议可知，空白处为引出下列建议的总说。选项C“Here are some ways to lower your theme park spending.”（这里有一些方法可以减少你在主题公园的花费。）符合逻辑。故选C项。 【37题详解】 本段主题句“Buy tickets online.”（网上买票。）空白下文“You're guaranteed to save a significant sum-sometimes as much as $$ 20 per ticket-even for same-day tickets.”（保证你可以节省一大笔钱，即使是当天的票，有时候一张票可以节省20美元）说明了网上买票的实惠。因此空白处可以叙述去主题公园的话，可以从其网站买票。选项E.“Instead, visit the theme park website and print out your tickets before you”（相反，在你去之前，可以访问主题公园网站并打印出你的门票）与本段主题一致，符合题意。故选E项。 【38题详解】 根据此段标题“Buy in advance.”（提前买票）。选项G.“Most theme parks offer a price cut if you buy tickets at least a few days before you arrive.”（如果你至少在到达前几天买票的话，大多数主题公园都提供折扣。）此处“you buy tickets at least a few days before you arrive”和本段标题“Buy in advance”意义一致。故选G项。 【39题详解】 设空处为本段的主题句。根据本部分“Single-day ticket prices at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio,are about 30 percent less than admission on Saturdays and Sundays.”（俄亥俄州桑达斯基的Cedar point 的单日票价，比周六周日的票价低了30% 。）可知工作日的票价比周末更便宜，所以要避免周末去，选项A.“Avoid weekends.”（避免周末）符合主题。故选A项。 【40题详解】 本段标题“Go in the afternoon.”（下午去）同时结合文章开始部分提到的，本文的建议可以让你节省钱，可知下午去会更便宜，所以接下来的内容应给承接前文，讲述下午去会如何让你节省钱。选项F.“Some parks offer deeply discounted tickets for visitors arriving later in the day.”（一些公园为晚些时候到达的游客提供大幅折扣票。）与本段标题意义一致，故选F项。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（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和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 We began our bus trips when I was around seven years old. Back then, we lived at our grandparents’ house since we were _____41_____ struggling and couldn’t find an affordable _____42_____ to call our own. It was easy to _____43_____ frustration (挫折). But my mom used the _____44_____ to give my brother Jess and me unforgettable memories. Every week, my mom would take Jess and me to the nearest bus stop, and from there we would go on to _____45_____the world. The public transportation system around the area was _____46_____. For a very low fee, it was possible to purchase a ticket that allowed riders to _____47_____ all the buses they wanted throughout an entire day. My mom _____48_____ the system well and guided us to different destinations. For our _____49_____, we would go to Strand Beach, where we would watch ships sail past and hear helicopters fly overhead. Among our most _____50_____ places was the mall in Carlsbad, where there was a large, glass clock tower. The _____51_____ always attracted a small crowd throughout the day, mostly children. I was grateful to my mom for making that _____52_____ period adventurous and fun. My mom did more than distract (使分心) Jess and me from our _____53_____. She fueled our _____54_____ for keeping our eyes open and appreciating a world that was ours without having to _____55_____ too much. 41. A. physically B. politically C. mentally D. financially 42. A. system B. place C. holiday D. business 43. A. pose for B. put aside C. back down D. give in to 44. A. experiment B. welfare C. situation D. accent 45. A. preserve B. restore C. associate D. explore 46. A. violent B. ambitious C. extensive D. precious 47. A. pretend B. board C. operate D. reserve 48. A. exclaimed B. obsessed C. studied D. polished 49. A. deals B. secrets C. adventures D. assumptions 50. A. frequented B. questioned C. dominated D. estimated 51. A. promotion B. spotlight C. performance D. sight 52. A. dangerous B. tough C. imaginary D. exciting 53. A. argument B. metaphor C. interaction D. poverty 54. A. sympathy B. enthusiasm C. responsibility D. dislike 55. A. pay B. threat C. share D. praise 【答案】41. D 42. B 43. D 44. C 45. D 46. C 47. B 48. C 49. C 50. A 51. D 52. B 53. D 54. B 55. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者回忆了小时候和妈妈一起乘坐公交车旅行的经历，在那个经济困难时期，妈妈通过带他们乘坐公交车探索世界，给作者和哥哥留下了美好的回忆，让那段艰难的时光变得充满冒险和乐趣。 【41题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：那时候，我们住在祖父母家，因为我们在经济上很困难，找不到一个负担得起的属于自己的地方。A. physically身体上；B. politically政治上；C. mentally精神上；D. financially经济上。根据后文“couldn’t find an affordable __2__ to call our own”可知，作者一家找不到能负担得起的住处，说明经济困难。故选D项。 【42题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：那时候，我们住在祖父母家，因为我们在经济上很困难，找不到一个负担得起的属于自己的地方。A. system系统；B. place地方；C. holiday假期；D. business生意。根据前文“we lived at our grandparents’ house”可知，作者一家住在祖父母家，是因为没有自己能负担得起的住处，即地方。故选B项。 【43题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：向挫折屈服是件很容易的事。A. pose for为……摆姿势；B. put aside把……放在一边；C. back down退缩；D. give in to屈服于。根据前文“we were __1_ struggling and couldn’t find an affordable __2__ to call our own”以及后文“But my mom used the ____4___ to give my brother Jess and me fond memories.”可知，作者一家生活困难，所以很容易屈服于挫折，但是作者的妈妈没有。故选D项。 【44题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但我妈妈利用这种情况给我和哥哥杰斯留下了美好的回忆。A. experiment实验；B. welfare福利；C. situation情况；D. accent口音。根据前文“Back then, we lived at our grandparents’ house”可知，作者一家生活困难，经济拮据，住在祖父母家，这是他们所处的“情况”，妈妈利用这种情况给他们留下美好回忆。故选C项。 【45题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：每周，妈妈都会带我和杰斯去最近的公交车站，从那里我们继续去探索世界。A. preserve保护；B. restore修复；C. associate联合；D. explore探索。根据后文“My mom _8__ the system well and guided us to different destinations.”可知，妈妈带他们去不同的地方，所以是去探索世界。故选D项。 【46题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这一地区的公共交通系统覆盖范围很广。A. violent暴力的；B. ambitious有抱负的；C. extensive广泛的，规模大的；D. precious珍贵的。根据后文“For a very low fee, it was possible to purchase a ticket that allowed riders to...all the buses they wanted throughout an entire day.”可知，只需很低的价格就可以购买一张全天可乘坐任何公交车的票，说明公共交通系统覆盖范围广。故选C项。 【47题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：只要花很低的费用，就可以买到一张票，让乘客可以在一整天内乘坐他们想要乘坐的所有公共汽车。A. pretend假装；B. board登上（或火车、飞机、公共汽车等）；C. operate操作；D. reserve预订。根据“a ticket”和“all the buses they wanted throughout an entire day”可知，这里说的是购买车票后可以在一天内乘坐任何公交车，即上车。故选B项。 【48题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我妈妈仔细研究过这个系统，并带我们去不同的目的地。A. exclaimed大声说；B.obsessed痴迷；C. studied研究；D. polished抛光，擦亮。根据后文“guided us to different destinations”可知，妈妈能带他们去不同目的地，说明她把这个公交系统研究得很透彻，带着作者兄弟两人去探索不同的地方。故选C项。 【49题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：为了我们的冒险，我们会去斯特兰德海滩，在那里我们会看着船只驶过，听着直升机在头顶飞过。A. deals交易；B. secrets秘密；C. adventures冒险；D. assumptions假设。根据后文“making that ___12___ period adventurous and fun”可知，这里说的是为了他们的冒险之旅。故选C项。 【50题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们最常去的景点之一是卡尔斯巴德的购物中心，那里有一座巨大的玻璃钟楼。A. frequented常去；B. questioned质疑；C. dominated统治，占主导地位；D. estimated估计。根据前文“ we would go to Strand Beach”可知，这里说的是他们常去的地方，frequented符合语境，故选A项。 【51题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这个景点整天都吸引着一小群人，主要是孩子。A. promotion提升，促进；B. spotlight聚光灯；C. performance表演；D. sight景象，景点。根据前文“the mall in Carlsbad, where there was a large, glass clock tower”可知，这里说的是购物中心的大玻璃钟楼这个景点。故选D项。 【52题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我很感激妈妈让那段艰难的时光变得充满冒险和乐趣。A. dangerous危险的；B. tough艰难的；C. imaginary想象的；D. exciting令人兴奋的。根据前文“we were _1__ struggling and couldn't find an affordable __2_ to call our own”可知，作者一家生活困难，经济拮据，所以那是艰难的时光。故选B项。 【53题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我妈妈做的不仅仅是让我们从贫困中分心。A. argument争论；B. metaphor比喻；C. interaction互动；D. poverty贫穷。根据前文“we were ____1____ struggling and couldn't find an affordable ____2____ to call our own”可知，作者一家生活困难，经济拮据，生活贫困。故选D项。 【54题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她激发了我们的热情，让我们睁大眼睛欣赏这个世界，而无需付出太多。A. sympathy同情；B. enthusiasm热情；C. responsibility责任；D. dislike厌恶之物。根据后文“for keeping our eyes open and appreciating a world”可知，妈妈激发了他们欣赏世界的热情。故选B项。 【55题详解】 考查动词/名词词义辨析。句意：她激发了我们的热情，让我们睁大眼睛欣赏这个世界，而无需付出太多。A. pay支付；B. threat威胁；C. share分享；D. praise赞扬。根据前文“For a very low fee, it was possible to purchase a ticket that allowed riders to...all the buses they wanted throughout an entire day.”可知，乘坐公交车只需支付很低的费用，妈妈带领孩子欣赏一个属于自己、无需花费太多的世界，此处指不用支付太多钱。故选A项。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” That’s one of the best-known old _____56_____ (saying) in English. It means other places often look better, _____57_____ (interesting) than the place where you live. Troubles in life are sure _____58_____ (come) if we always think that way. We will not be able to see the goodness of our own lives, _____59_____ (believe) that we have nothing good to work with. We’ll lose focus, self-confidence, and even hope. Worse still, it leads _____60_____ (we) to turn away from the main task of life — to make _____61_____ most of what we have. In fact the grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence. It only appears that way. The grass is the greenest where it _____62_____ (water). When crossing over fences, carry water _____63_____ you and take good care of the grass. The way to happiness is _____64_____ (actual) quite simple; the secret is to learn to enjoy what you have ______65______ not want what you don’t have. 【答案】56. sayings 57. more interesting 58. to come 59. believing 60. us 61. the 62. is watered 63. with 64. actually 65. and 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要说明了珍惜所拥有的，不要老是想你得不到的，这样你的生活才会有滋有味。 【56题详解】 考查名词。句意：这是英语中最著名的一句老话。设空处应用名词的形式作表语，one of +名词复数表示“……其中之一”设空处应为名词复数的形式。故填sayings。 【57题详解】 考查形容词的比较级。句意：这句话的意思是其他地方通常看起来比你住的地方更好，更有趣。设空处应为形容词作表语，应为interesting指物表示“令人感兴趣的”空后为than，设空处应为比较级的形式。故填more interesting。 【58题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：如果我们总是那样想，生活中的麻烦肯定会来的。设空处在句中作非谓语，固定短语be sure to do sth.表示“一定会做某事”。设空处应用动词不定式的形式。故填to come。 【59题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：如果我们总是认为自己身上没有任何值得拥有的美好品质，那么我们就无法真正领略到自己生活的美好之处。此处we与believe为主动关系，故用现在分词作状语，故填believing。 【60题详解】 考查代词。句意：更糟糕的是，这会导致我们偏离生活的根本目标——充分利用我们所拥有的资源。作动词的宾语，用宾格us。故填us。 【61题详解】 考查冠词。句意：更糟糕的是，这会导致我们偏离生活的根本目标——充分利用我们所拥有的资源。make the most of表示“充分利用”。故填the。 【62题详解】 考查谓语动词。句意：浇过水的草最绿。设空处在where引导的地点状语从句中作谓语，和句子的主语it之间是被动关系，叙述客观事实，应用一般现在时，设空处应为一般现在时的被动语态，空前为is，设空处应为动词的过去分词的形式。故填watered。 【63题详解】 考查介词。句意：越过栅栏时，要随身带水，并爱护草地。carry sth .with sb.表示“随身携带……”。故填with。 【64题详解】 考查副词。句意：通往幸福的道路其实非常简单：秘诀在于学会享受你所拥有的，而不要渴望你所没有的东西。修饰动词用副词actually。故填actually。 【65题详解】 考查连词。句意：通往幸福的道路其实非常简单：秘诀在于学会享受你所拥有的，而不要渴望你所没有的东西。want what you have与not want what you don’t have之间为并列关系，用连词and并列。故填and。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，上周你参加了外教Ryan开设的“听歌学英语”选修课，现需要向他提交一份课程反馈。内容包括： (1)你的评价； (2)你的理由。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 English Course Feedback Form Course Title: Learning Englishin Tunes Student Name: LiHua Date: May 15th ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 I really enjoyed your “Learning English in Tunes” course. It was a refreshing and effective way to learn English. The combination of music and language made learning fun. I could easily remember new words and expressions through catchy songs. Also, it improved my listening skills as I tried to catch every lyric. It’s one of the most interesting English-learning experiences I’ve had. I’m looking forward to more amazing courses from you in the future. Thank you! 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作中的告知信。要求考生给外教Ryan提交一份课程反馈，就其开设的“听歌学英语”选修课给出自己的评价并说明理由。 【详解】1.词汇积累 喜欢：enjoy→ be fond of 提高：improve→ enhance 努力：try to→ attempt to 令人惊异的：amazing→ surprising/ marvelous 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I really enjoyed your “Learning English in Tunes” course. It was a refreshing and effective way to learn English. 拓展句：I really enjoyed your “Learning English in Tunes” course, which was a refreshing and effective way to learn English. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Also, it improved my listening skills as I tried to catch every lyric.（运用了as引导的状语从句） 【高分句型2】It’s one of the most interesting English-learning experiences I’ve had.（运用了省略关系代词的定语从句） 第二节 （满分25分） 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 When Jane taught the sixth-grade class at Morris School, all 34 of her students were dear to her, while Mark was truly special. He had that happy-to-be-alive attitude that made even his occasional tricks delightful. Mark talked all the time. Jane reminded him again and again that talking without permission was unacceptable, and his response always sounded sincere: “Thank you for correcting me, Sister!” One morning, Jane’s patience was growing thin when Mark talked once too often. She looked at Mark and said, “If you say one more word, I’m going to tape your mouth shut!” Not even ten seconds passed before someone said, “Mark is talking again.” Having stated the punishment in front of the class, Jane decided she had to act on it. She walked to Mark’s desk, tore off two pieces of tape, made a big X with them over his mouth, and then returned to the front of the classroom. As Jane glanced at Mark to see how he was doing, he winked (眨眼) at her. That did it! Jane started laughing. The entire class cheered as she shook her head and walked back to remove the tape. His first words were, “Thank you for correcting me, Sister.” One Friday afternoon, after working hard on a new idea all week, the students were getting discouraged and starting to get annoyed with each other. To help lift their spirits and encourage a positive atmosphere, Jane asked them to write down the nicest things about the other students on a piece of paper and hand them in. Mark appeared nervous as if he was worrying his classmates would forget anything nice about him. That Saturday, Jane wrote down each student’s name on a separate sheet of paper and listed what everyone else had said about them. On Monday, Jane gave each student their lists. As the children read them, the classroom was filled with quiet excitement and soft laughter. 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。 Mark’s eyes widened as he read his paper. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Jane was overjoyed to see Mark again at school after so many years. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Mark’s eyes widened as he read his paper. He sat there in silence, his face slowly turning red. It was obvious that he was deeply touched. Throughout the rest of the day, he held that paper close, as if it were the most precious thing in the world. When class was over, he came up to Jane and said in a soft voice, “Thank you, Sister. This means so much to me.” From that day on, Mark became even more polite and hard working. He no longer talked without permission and was always actively involved in class activities. Jane was overjoyed to see Mark again at school after so many years. He had grown into a handsome and confident young man. Mark walked towards Jane with a big smile on his face. He hugged Jane tightly and said, “Sister, do you remember the list you gave me in sixth grade? I’ve kept it all these years. It changed my life. It made me believe in myself and strive to be a better person.” Jane was moved to tears. She realized that sometimes, a small act of kindness could have a huge impact on a child’s life. And those kind words written on the paper had become a precious memory and a source of strength for Mark. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了Jane老师与学生Mark之间的故事，从Mark爱讲话受罚，到Jane老师让学生写同学优点，Mark深受触动，多年后Mark感谢Jane老师改变了他的人生。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“Mark读着他的纸条，眼睛睁得大大的。”可知，第一段可描写Mark被纸条内容深深触动，之后他的行为发生积极改变，变得更加礼貌和勤奋。 ②由第二段首句内容“多年后，Jane在学校再次见到Mark，欣喜若狂。”可知，第二段可描写Mark长成自信青年，他向Jane表达那张纸条对他人生的重大影响，Jane深受感动。 2. 续写线索：Mark的感动——行为的改变——多年后的重逢——Mark的感激——Jane的感悟 3. 词汇激活： 行为类 ①握着：hold/clutch ②朝……走去：walk towards/approach ③拥抱：hug/embrace 情绪类 ①有礼貌的：polite/courteous ②感动的：moved/touched 【点睛】[高分句型1] He sat there in silence, his face slowly turning red.(运用了独立主格结构作伴随状语) [高分句型2] It was obvious that he was deeply touched.(运用了it作形式主语，that引导主语从句) [高分句型3] She realized that sometimes, a small act of kindness could have a huge impact on a child’s life.(运用了连词that引导宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$听力考试正式开始。第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3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。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。I can't believe you were home. What happened? I forgot to charge my phone and my alarm didn't go off. I missed the whole morning and the boss allowed me to stay home. Luckily, I have my work laptop pear. My backaches, i've picked lots of carrots and potatoes today. Efforts will bear fruit. IT will be worth IT when you are served, but delicious meal later. No microby food for me. Yes, afterward, i'll wash the dishes and get some rest. I have started Carrying these cute and useful reusable bags with me. It's a small step towards sustainable living. By reducing plastic waste. reusing bags can get you discounts. Sometimes do. It's great to see you taking action for the environment. I love your Green blouse. They see. Where did you get that from the ball? No, my sister made IT for me. She's dying fashion at college. She's so talented. Absolutely all need to ask her to make me a suit for the end of year dance. My brother has gone to germany to study business. Germany is a great place to study that. IT is a very important financial center . for europe. Yes, he had originally wanted to go to london, but it's hard to get in. 第一节到此结束，第二节听下面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ABC3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。听下面一段对话，回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。I'm very excited, IT, to try the new V, R . headset. Me too. I liked the last one, but I could only wear IT for thirty minutes at a time. Did you find IT uncomfortable? IT, wasn't that I started getting really bad headache after a while? Yes, that was a common complaint with the first model. The new version should not have that issue. good. What are you going to do with IT? First, play a game. No, i'm going to watch a concert on IT. IT was filmed with a special camera so you can look all around you. cool. I'm very excited to try the new V, R headset. Me too. I liked the last one, but I could only wear IT for thirty minutes at a time. Did you find IT uncomfortable? IT wasn't that I started getting really bad headaches after a while? Yes, that was a common complaint with the first model. The new version should not have that issue. good. What are you going to do with IT? First, play a game. No, i'm going to watch a concert on IT. IT was filmed with a special camera so you can look . all around you. cool. 听下面一段对话，回答第八至第13个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Did I hear someone knock at the door? Yes, IT was a package for me. package of food? No, I ordered a new dress from an online store. and they were delivering at this late at night. Yes, I needed IT for tomorrow morning as I am going to an event at the museum. So I paid extra for same day delivery. How much extra was that? Only ten dollars. The dress was ninety dollars. What does that look like? It's very bright with flowers on IT. You'll get noticed in that. Well, I need a group of artists to pay attention to me, so this should work well. Did I hear someone knock at the door? Yes, IT was a package for me. package of food? No, I ordered a new dress from an online store. and they were delivering at this late at night. Yes, I needed IT for tomorrow morning as i'm going to an event at the museum. So I paid extra for same day delivery. How much extra was that? Only ten dollars. The dress was ninety dollars. What does that look like? It's very bright with flowers on IT. You'll get noticed in that. Well, I need a group of artists to pay attention to me, so this should work well. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13 3个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Excuse me, mrs. Jackson, I tried your office, but they told me you were here. Could I have a word. of course, promise? This experiment still has a couple of hours left to run. It's about the grade that I got on my last S. A you mean the a plus? Yes, I was expecting a bee at the most. I'm very confused. Well, IT makes a change from students asking me to give them a higher grade. I just wanted to understand IT of IT more as to what I did write this time. Your essay was highly original and approached the topic from an angle I had never considered before. In short, IT impressed me a lot. Thank you. That's very kind to hear. If you want to keep this up, I have a spare position in my research group. Would you be interested to give them a try? Yes, i'd love . to great be back here at four P. M. sharp. Make sure you have a big lunch as we might be here for a while. Excuse me, mrs. Jackson, I tried your office, but they told me you were here. Could I have a word. of course, promise? This experiment still has a couple of hours left to run. It's about the grade that I got on my last S. A you mean the a plus? Yes, I was expecting a bee at the most. I'm very confused. Well, IT makes a change from students asking me to give them a higher grade. I just wanted to understand IT of IT more as to what I did write this time. Your esa was highly original and approached the topic from an angle I had never considered before. In short, IT impressed me a lot. Thank you. That's very kind to hear. If you want to keep this up, I have a spare position in my research group. Would you be interested to give them a try? Yes, i'd love . to great be back here at four P. M. sharp. Make sure you have a big lunch as we might be here for a while. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16 3个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。How did you spend the summer holidays sharing? I learned a new language . in just six weeks. That's very impressive. What language did you learn? spanish? french? No, not a spoken language, a coding language. I learned how to program computers. Ah, I see. Where did you learn to do that? Add a computer. Summer camp gn, canada. When I think of canada, I usually think of winter sports. I guess most people do, but they have a great computing culture. Many software and gaming companies are based in canada. I did not know that. So what are you going to do with your new computing skills? I'm going to build my own website and start selling things on IT. What are you going to sell? Well, i've been into photography for a while now, so i'm going to sell prints of my best pictures. great. Send me at a link. When you are done, i'll be your first customer. Thanks, mike. It's good to have friends like you. How did you spend the summer holidays sharing? I learned a new language . in just six weeks. That's very impressive. What language did you learn? spanish? french? No, not a spoken language, a coding language. I learn how to program computers. Uh, I see. Where did you learn to do that? Add a computer. Summer camp gn, canada. When I think of canada, I usually think of winter sports. I guess most people do, but they have a great computing culture. Many software and gaming companies are based in canada. I did not know that. So what are you going to do with your new computing skills? I'm going to build my own website and start selling things on IT. What are you going to sell? Well, i've been into photography for a while now, so i'm going to sell prince of my best pictures. Create, send me at a link. When you are done, i'll be your first customer. Thanks, mike. It's good to have friends like you. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第24个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。When most people think of famous paintings, they think of the mona lisa by Leonardo divi, or the story night by Vincent fan go. However, my favorite ite painting was not created in the fifteen and sixteen th or seventeen th century. In fact, IT isn't even one hundred years old yet. IT is a work called nigh talks by the american artist Edward hopper. IT is his most famous work of art, which he finished in nineteen forty two. IT shows an old style american cafe at night, the street outside is dark, but inside IT is bright, showing the cafe owner serving three customers who are up late. IT is beautiful and yet sad, showing how lonely people can be in a big city. The topic is still as relevant today as IT was when the painting was made. IT is believed that hobby was inspired by a story written by ernie's hemingway. I saw IT when I visited the art institute of chicago. IT has been there ever since I was painted. They only paid three thousand dollars for IT back then, which would be around fifty five thousand dollars today. However, to me, the painting is Priceless, and I wish more people gave harper the recognition that he deserves. When most people think of famous paintings, they think of the mona lisa by Leonardo to venti, or the story night by vince ed van go. However, my favorite painting was not created in the fifteen th, sixteenth or seventeen th century. In fact, IT isn't even one hundred years old yet. IT is a work called nigh talks by the american artist Edward hopper. IT is his most famous work of art, which he finished in nineteen forty two. IT shows an old style american cafe at night, the street outside is dark, but inside IT is bright, showing the cafe owner serving three customers who are up late. IT is beautiful and yet sad, showing how lonely people can be in a big city. The topic is still as relevant today as IT was when the painting was made. IT is believed that harbor was inspired by a story written by earnest hemingway. I saw IT when I visited the art institute of chicago. IT has been there ever since I was painted. They only paid three thousand dollars for IT back then, which would be around fifty five thousand dollars today. However, to me, the painting is Priceless, and I wish more people gave hopper the recognition that he deserves. 第二节到此结束，现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。