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海南中学2024-2025学年第二学期期末考试 高二英语试题 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. What is wrong with the woman's phone now? A. The phone screen is broken. B The battery cannot be charged. C. The Wi-Fi connection stops working. 2. What will the man probably do next? A. Check the time. B. Drive more slowly. C. Hurry to the party. 3. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Shout at the dog. B. Leave the dog alone. C. Have patience with the dog. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a plane. B. At a hotel. C. At an airport. 5. What is the conversation mainly about? A. What to wear to a party. B. Whether to attend a party. C How to be formal in a party. 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。 听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和第 7 两个小题。 6. How much is the current rent per month? A.$475. B.$500. C.$525. 7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. House owner and renter. B. Boss and employee. C. Husband and wife. 听下面一段对话， 回答第 8 至第 10 三个小题。 8. How does the woman know the man's need for a haircut? A. She always cuts the man's hair. B. She sees it in the magazine. C. She is told by the man. 9. Why does the man want to cut off his beard? A. It is untidy. B. It becomes grey. C. It is too long. 10. How does the man probably feel about getting an appointment today? A. Surprised. B. Unconcerned. C. Disappointed. 听下面一段对话， 回答第 11 至第 13 三个小题。 11. What month is it now? A. July. B. August. C. September. 12. How will the man travel to the tourist attractions? A. By plane. B. By train. C. By train and by plane. 13. Why does the man talk to the woman? A. To book a flight. B. To book a tour. C. To book a hotel. 听下面一段对话， 回答第 14 至第 17 四个小题。 14. What happened to Billy? A. He hurt his leg. B. He gave up cooking. C. He studied typing last year. 15. How many people are probably there in the Whites? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. 16. What is Mrs. White studying now? A. Typing. B. Language. C. Cooking. 17. What is the woman going to do? A. Take a swimming lesson. B. Pick up her husband. C. Go back home. 听下面一段对话， 回答第 18 至第 20 三个小题。 18. Who is the speaker talking to? A. Top doctors. B. Visiting professors. C. Medical students. 19. How long will the tour last? A For about one hour. B. For about five hours. C. For about six hours. 20. Where will the group most likely go next? A. To a research center. B. To a dormitory hall. C. To a history classroom. 第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分50 分) 第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。 A Niagara Park is a destination that needs little introduction. The Horseshoe Falls in the park is undeniably the star attraction, with the waters of the Niagara River falling quickly over a 188-foot-high drop. While this natural wonder is indeed breathtaking, it’s by no means the only reason to visit the region. There are a number of equally impressive nature and history experiences to enjoy in the park. Journey Behind the Falls Journey Behind the Falls is an attraction at the west of Horseshoe Falls, documenting the geographical evolution of Niagara Falls and telling the history of Niagara Falls as an area, from its first native inhabitants to a world-famous tourist attraction. Witness a whirlpool from above In Niagara Valley visitors will find a surging whirlpool (旋涡) of water rages, created by an abrupt anticlockwise turn at the rapids’ end. For the best view, take the Whirlpool Aero Car that has been transporting visitors across the gorge (峡谷) for over a century. It’s a popular attraction, so consider visiting first thing in the morning to avoid long lines. Discover the world’s butterflies The Niagara Park Butterfly Conservatory is one of North America’s largest butterfly conservatories. The self-guided tour lets visitors observe butterfly species from all over the world, see them up close at feeding stations, or if you’re lucky, witness newborns take their first flight. Take to the tunnels Leave the surface behind and board a glass-walled lift to get into the depths of the Niagara Parks Power Station built in 1905. As well as wandering the building’s halls, guests can walk through the outlet tunnel. The long corridor transfers visitors to a dramatic exit point over the Niagara River, where a new viewing platform reveals the remarkable sight of Horseshoe Falls and Niagara River. The passageway can be accessed for no extra fee. 1. What can visitors do at the Niagara Park Butterfly Conservatory? A. Take a guided tour. B. Feed the butterflies. C. Observe butterfly species from around the world. D. Witness the birth of butterflies. 2. What can be known about the Niagara Park? A. The tunnel is accessible without any additional charge. B. Tourists visit Niagara Park only for breathtaking falls. C. Visitors learn about the geographical evolution on the viewing platform. D. The best way to witness a whirlpool is walking through the gorge. 3. What’s the purpose of the text? A. To show the history of the park. B. To attract visitors to the park. C. To stress the importance of ecosystem. D. To introduce the falls in the park. 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了尼亚加拉公园的多个旅游景点及其特色体验。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Discover the world’s butterflies部分中“The self-guided tour lets visitors observe butterfly species from all over the world, see them up close at feeding stations, or if you’re lucky, witness newborns take their first flight. (这个自助游可以让游客观察来自世界各地的蝴蝶品种，在喂食站近距离观察它们，如果你幸运的话，还可以目睹新生蝴蝶的第一次飞行)”可知，游客可以观察来自世界各地的蝴蝶品种。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“The passageway can be accessed for no extra fee. (这条通道可以免费进入)”可知，隧道可以免费进入。故选A。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是由第一段“Niagara Park is a destination that needs little introduction. The Horseshoe Falls in the park is undeniably the star attraction, with the waters of the Niagara River falling quickly over a 188-foot-high drop. While this natural wonder is indeed breathtaking, it’s by no means the only reason to visit the region. There are a number of equally impressive nature and history experiences to enjoy in the park.(尼亚加拉公园是一个不需要介绍的目的地。不可否认，公园里的马蹄瀑布是最吸引人的景点，尼亚加拉河的水从188英尺高的地方直坠而下。虽然这个自然奇观确实令人叹为观止，但它绝不是参观该地区的唯一理由。在公园里有许多同样令人印象深刻的自然和历史体验)”可知，文章主要介绍了尼亚加拉公园的几个主要景点和活动，这些介绍都是为了吸引读者对尼亚加拉公园的兴趣，并鼓励他们前往游览。因此，文章的目的是吸引游客到公园。故选B。 B Gutiérrez’s life changed after finding a copy of Anna Karenina in the trash (垃圾) 20 years ago. It happened one night when he saw discarded books while driving his garbage truck through wealthier neighborhoods. It ignited his desire to start rescuing books from the trash. He took home about 50 books every morning after his night shift. Eventually, he turned his book collection into a community library for children from low-income families. Bogota, Colombia’s capital, has 19 public libraries. However, they are far away from where rural and poorer communities live. The option of buying new books is out of reach for families struggling to make ends meet. Gutiérrez’s community library is a true representation of how one man’s trash can be another’s treasure. “I don’t think I’m doing something so great. The library is simply a bridge between people who throw books and those who have no access to books,” he said about his remarkable efforts. Today, his library, called “the Strength of Words”, contains over 20,000 books and occupies most of his home. Everything from school textbooks to storybooks can be found in his collection. The library is open every weekend, when neighborhood children pour in. “The whole value of the library lies in helping kids start reading. This is important for kids in Bogota where many young people kill time in the streets and fall victim to vices such as taking drugs,” said Gutiérrez. Gutiérrez grew up poor, and his family couldn’t afford to educate him beyond primary school. Nevertheless, he never lets a lack of formal education stop him from reading. “Books are the greatest invention of human beings. There’s nothing more beautiful than having a book handy,” Guiérrez said. His journey to giving back to his local community is an amazing example of how every one of us can improve the lives of those around us by identifying needs, investing time and finding a simple solution. 4. What does the underlined word “ignited” mean in the first paragraph? A. Indicated. B. Satisfied. C. Limited. D. Stimulated. 5. Which of the following can best describe Gutérrez? A. Caring and humble. B. Smart and independent. C. Traditional and self-disciplined. D. Ambitious and easy-going. 6. What do paragraphs 2 and 3 mainly tell us? A. Bogota’s main social problems. B. The library’s rich variety of books. C. The bad habits of Bogota’s young people. D. The library’s significance for the neighborhood. 7. What message does Gutiérrez’s story deliver? A. Education is the key to success. B. All things are difficult before they are easy. C. Small acts of kindness make a big difference. D. Books are the food for the hungry of great mind. 【答案】4. D 5. A 6. D 7. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Gutiérrez通过从垃圾堆中收集废书的方式建立了一个社区图书馆，帮助农村和贫困社区的孩子们开始阅读，改善了孩子们的生活。 【4题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段“It happened one night when he saw discarded books while driving his garbage truck through wealthier neighborhoods. It ignited his desire to start rescuing books from the trash. He took home about 50 books every morning after his night shift.”（一天晚上，当他开着垃圾车经过富裕的社区时，看到了被丢弃的书。这ignited了他从垃圾中拯救书籍的欲望。他每天早上上完夜班后带了大约50本书回家。）可知，被丢弃的书籍使Gutiérrez有了收集这些书的想法，而且他也确实开始从垃圾堆里收集废书带回家，此处ignited his desire指点燃或激发他的欲望。A. indicated 表明；B. satisfied 使满意；C. limited 限制；D. stimulated激发。故选D项。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Bogota, Colombia’s capital, has 19 public libraries. However, they are far away from where rural and poorer communities live. The option of buying new books is out of reach for families struggling to make ends meet.”（哥伦比亚首都波哥大有19家公共图书馆。然而，他们远离农村和贫困社区。对于那些努力维持生计的家庭来说，购买新书的选择是无法承受的。）可知，Gutérrez考虑到贫困家庭买不起新书，孩子没有书可读，说明Gutérrez对他人的关心。根据第二段““I don’t think I’m doing something so great. The library is simply a bridge between people who throw books and those who have no access to books,” he said about his remarkable efforts.”（“我不认为我在做什么伟大的事情。图书馆只是把扔书的人和没办法接触到书的人联系起来的桥梁，”他这样评价自己非凡的努力。）可知，Gutérrez其实做着伟大的事情，但他自己并不这样认为，说明他是一个谦虚的人。故选A项。 【6题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段“Gutiérrez’s community library is a true representation of how one man’s trash can be another’s treasure.”（Gutiérrez的社区图书馆是一个关于“一个人的垃圾可以成为另一个人的财富”的真实例子。）以及第三段“The whole value of the library lies in helping kids start reading.”（图书馆的全部价值在于帮助孩子们开始阅读。）可知，第二段和第三段主要告诉我们图书馆对社区的意义。故选D项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。文章主要讲述Gutiérrez通过从垃圾堆中收集废书的方式为农村和贫困社区的孩子们建立了一个社区图书馆从而帮助他们开始阅读的故事。根据最后一段“His journey to giving back to his local community is an amazing example of how every one of us can improve the lives of those around us by identifying needs, investing time and finding a simple solution.”（他回馈当地社区的故事是一个惊人的例子，说明我们每个人都可以通过识别需求、投入时间和找到简单的解决方案来改善我们周围人的生活。）可知，作者通过Gutiérrez的故事想传达给我们：小的善举会带来大的不同。故选C项。 C In 2020, explorer Shears received enough funding for a search for Captain Shackleton’s lost ship the Endurance. Partnering with engineer Vincent, who has helped locate hundreds of sunken ships, the team studied past failures and finally chose firm underwater vehicles for the search. Vincent noted they needed tools for extreme conditions, which can be compared to mountain-ready trucks. So Hugin 6000 came into their view for the first time. It is an effective subsea vehicle, which had been highly praised in this field. However, their first attempt faced an immediate challenge. Hugin 6000’s major failure alarm sounded in the extreme cold. Vincent used a retired winch (绞车) with a heater over to lengthen Hugin 6000’s battery (电池) life. This simple solution finally allowed for deep-sea searches. During deep-sea search, they found the original location marks had mistakes. Fortunately, Frank, an astronomer of the team, used the team’s star observations to correct the location. With the updated location marks, the team narrowed the search area. Still, the moving ice made even this smaller zone difficult to explore. After weeks of disappointment, hope arrived on March 5,2022. They captured a sonar (声呐) image of the Endurance’s pole from the vehicle’s sensors. “I want to see the ship with the camera!” Vincent shouted with excitement. After many attempts, they eventually took a clear picture of the boat with a camera. They found the Endurance in excellent condition after being underwater for 106 years. Shears, who was normally quiet and serious, excitedly hugged Vincent to celebrate their success. The amazing discovery happened exactly 100 years after Shackleton died, perfectly matching his famous saying “Hang in there, and we will achieve victory.” 8. What can we know about the Hugin 6000? A. It had just come into the market. B. It could work well in tough conditions. C. It was designed for mountain climbing. D. It had been developed by the team. 9. How did they solve the equipment problem? A. Buying newer robots. B. Using an old winch. C. Upgrading its heater. D. Turning to powerful batteries. 10. What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A. New challenges caused by moving ice. B. Ways to explore icy regions effectively. C. Technical problems in locating the ship. D. Efforts and challenges in searching for the ship. 11. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A. Never Give up: Finding a Lost Ship. B. Captain Shackleton: A Great Explorer. C. Solving Antarctica’s Weather Problems. D. Modern Tools for Ocean Exploration. 【答案】8. B 9. B 10. D 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了2020年探险家Shears获得资金寻找沙克尔顿船长失踪的船只“持久号”，团队借助Hugin 6000等工具历经困难最终在2022年成功找到该船。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Vincent noted they needed tools for extreme conditions, which can be compared to mountain ready trucks. So Hugin 6000 came into their view for the first time. It is an effective subsea vehicle, which had been highly praised in this field.(文森特指出，他们需要能在极端条件下使用的工具，这可以与适合山区行驶的卡车相媲美。于是，Hugin 6000首次进入了他们的视野。它是一种高效的水下航行器，在该领域备受赞誉)”可知，Hugin 6000能在极端条件下使用，也就是能在艰难条件下很好地工作。故选B项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Vincent used a retired winch (绞车) with a heater over to lengthen Hugin 6000’s battery (电池) life. This simple solution finally allowed for deep sea searches.(文森特使用了一个带加热器的退役绞车来延长Hugin 6000的电池寿命。这个简单的解决方案最终使得深海搜索得以进行)”可知，他们通过使用一个退役旧绞车解决了设备问题。故选B项。 【10题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段“During deep sea search, they found the original location marks had mistakes. Fortunately, Frank, an astronomer of the team, used the team’s star observations to correct the location. With the updated location marks, the team narrowed the search area. Still, the moving ice made even this smaller zone difficult to explore.(在深海搜索过程中，他们发现原来的定位标记有误。幸运的是，团队中的天文学家弗兰克利用团队对恒星的观测结果修正了位置。有了更新后的定位标记，团队缩小了搜索范围。不过，移动的冰层使得即使是这个更小的区域也难以探索)”可知，该段主要讲述了在寻找船只过程中遇到原始定位标记错误等困难，以及团队为解决问题做出的努力，如修正位置、缩小搜索范围等。所以该段主要讲了寻找船只过程中的努力和挑战。故选D项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段中“However, their first attempt faced an immediate challenge. Hugin 6000’s major failure alarm sounded in the extreme cold.(然而，他们的第一次尝试立即面临挑战。Hugin 6000在极寒天气中发出了重大故障警报)”、第三段中“During deep sea search, they found the original location marks had mistakes.(在深海搜索过程中，他们发现原来的定位标记有误)”和“Still, the moving ice made even this smaller zone difficult to explore.(不过，移动的冰层使得即使是这个更小的区域也难以探索)”以及第四段中“After weeks of disappointment, hope arrived on March 5, 2022. They captured a sonar (声呐) image of the Endurance’s pole from the vehicle’s sensors.(经过数周的失望，希望在2022年3月5日降临。他们从航行器的传感器中捕捉到了’持久号’桅杆的声呐图像)”可知，团队在寻找失踪船只的过程中遇到了设备故障、定位错误、冰层阻碍等诸多困难，但他们没有放弃，最终取得了成功，正契合沙克尔顿船长所说的“Hang in there, and we will achieve victory.(坚持住，我们会取得胜利)”。所以A项“Never Give up: Finding a Lost Ship(永不放弃：寻找一艘失踪的船)”能概括文章内容，最适合做文章标题。故选A项。 D The rapid spread of artificial intelligence has people wondering: Who are most likely to adopt it in their daily lives? Many assume that people who understand how AI works are most eager to use it. Surprisingly, our new research finds the opposite. This link shows up across different groups, settings, and even countries. For example, our analysis of data collected from 27 countries reveals that people in nations with lower average AI knowledge are more receptive toward AI adoption than those in nations with higher AI literacy. Similarly, our survey of US undergraduate students finds that those with less understanding of AI are more likely to indicate using it for tasks like academic assignments. The reason behind this link lies in how AI now performs tasks we once thought only humans could do. For the general public, it is magical to see AI create a piece of art, write a heartfelt response, or play a musical instrument. Of course, AI doesn’t actually possess human qualities. People with more technical knowledge about AI understand this. They know how algorithms (sets of mathematical rules used by computers to carry out particular tasks), training data, and computational models operate. This makes the technology less mysterious. On the other hand, those with less understanding may see AI as magical. We suggest this sense of “magicalness” makes them more open to using AI tools. This finding offers new insights into why people respond so differently to emerging technologies. Some studies suggest consumers favour new tech, a phenomenon called “algorithm appreciation”, while others show skepticism, or “algorithm aversion”. Our research points to the sense of “magicalness” about AI as a key factor in shaping these reactions. These insights pose a challenge for businesses, educators and policymakers. Efforts to boost AI education might unintentionally dampen people’s enthusiasm for using AI by making it seem less magical. So, to make the most of AI’s potential, they need to strike a tricky balance between helping people understand AI and keeping them open to its adoption. 12. Who are most unlikely to rely on AI in their daily lives according to the text? A. Algorithm experts. B. Language teachers. C. The general public. D. Middle school kids. 13. The so-called “algorithm aversion” phenomenon indicates that ________. A. the less people know about AI, the more they like it B. AI education might discourage people from using it C. one way to stop AI abuse is to make it seem magical D. it is unlikely to make the most of AI’s potential soon 14. What should businesses do in promoting AI products? A. Stress their limited but true functions. B. Show their great potential to the public. C. Highlight the few magic things AI can do. D. Describe their working principle in details. 15. What is the text mainly about? A. AI’s great potentials. B. Possible unexpected effects of AI education. C. Advertising strategies. D. A link between AI knowledge and its adoption. 【答案】12. A 13. B 14. C 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了AI知识的丰富程度如何影响人们对AI产品的接受度。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Many assume that people who understand how AI works are most eager to use it. Surprisingly, our new research finds the opposite.(许多人认为，了解人工智能工作原理的人最渴望使用它。令人惊讶的是，我们的新研究发现了相反的结果)”以及“第四段“People with more technical knowledge about AI understand this. They know how algorithms (sets of mathematical rules used by computers to carry out particular tasks), training data, and computational models operate. This makes the technology less mysterious.(对人工智能有更多技术知识的人理解这一点。他们知道算法（计算机用于执行特定任务的一组数学规则）、训练数据和计算模型是如何运作的。这使得这项技术不那么神秘)”可知，对人工智能技术知识掌握多的人觉得其不神秘，就不那么愿意使用人工智能。算法专家属于对人工智能技术知识掌握多的人，所以算法专家在日常生活中最不可能依赖人工智能。故选A项。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“Some studies suggest consumers favour new tech, a phenomenon called “algorithm appreciation”, while others show skepticism, or “algorithm aversion”. Our research points to the sense of “magicalness” about AI as a key factor in shaping these reactions.(一些研究表明，消费者喜欢新技术，这种现象被称为“算法欣赏”，而另一些研究则表现出怀疑，或“算法厌恶”。我们的研究指出，人工智能的“魔力”感是形成这些反应的关键因素)”和最后一段“These insights pose a challenge for businesses, educators and policymakers. Efforts to boost AI education might unintentionally dampen people’s enthusiasm for using AI by making it seem less magical.(这些见解对企业、教育工作者和政策制定者构成了挑战。推动人工智能教育的努力可能会无意中削弱人们使用人工智能的热情，让它看起来不那么神奇)”可知，所谓的“算法厌恶”现象表明，人工智能教育可能会阻止人们使用它。故选B项。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“On the other hand, those with less understanding may see AI as magical. We suggest this sense of “magicalness” makes them more open to using AI tools.(另一方面，那些了解较少的人可能会认为人工智能很神奇。我们认为这种 “神奇感” 使他们更愿意使用人工智能工具)”可知，“神奇感” 会让人们更愿意使用人工智能工具。所以企业在推广人工智能产品时，应该突出人工智能能做的那些神奇的事情，来吸引人们使用。故选 C。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“The rapid spread of artificial intelligence has people wondering: Who are most likely to adopt it in their daily lives? Many assume that people who understand how AI works are most eager to use it. Surprisingly, our new research finds the opposite.(人工智能的迅速普及让人们想知道：哪些人最有可能在日常生活中采用人工智能？许多人认为，了解人工智能工作原理的人最渴望使用它。令人惊讶的是，我们的新研究发现了相反的结果)”可知，文章开篇提出 “谁最有可能在日常生活中采用人工智能” 这一问题，接着通过研究表明对人工智能了解较少的人更愿意采用人工智能，然后解释了背后的原因是对人工智能了解少的人觉得其有 “神奇感”，最后说明了这一发现对企业、教育者和政策制定者的挑战。可知，本文主要讲述人工智能知识与应用之间的联系。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，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 When you evaluate (评估) what subject or degree to pursue, it’s always useful to consider your future after graduation. ____16____We’re here to assist with some advice on matching your study path with your career and have some suggestions on finding your path if you’re not sure. Evaluate your skills and interests. A good start for planning your study and career is to evaluate your interests and strengths. List your favourite hobbies and interests. Make sure to start the process long before you apply to universities. ____17____ You may be very good at maths and science, perform well in biology, or have excellent creative abilities. These all help to develop an idea of a possible study and career direction. Explore subjects, degrees and careers. You must be prepared to do some work and research to discover what is available in different fields and the associated degrees needed for a career. It is important to remember that not all degrees apply to only one specific field or area of work. They can be transferable (可转移的). ____18____ Develop a career plan and set study goals. With a sense of your skills, interests and academic path, the next step is to create a plan of action. ____19____ These goals should be in keeping with your skills, attributes (特质) and personality. That way, they’re achievable. Make a list of the key things that you hope to achieve within a given time frame. ____20____ It’s up to you now. You are well on your way to finding the path to your desired career. It’s always a big step in deciding what to do and study. However, with the knowledge of what’s required to achieve your goals and an understanding of who you are, you can make informed choices. A. Make your decision. B. Understand entry requirements. C. Remember to add a wider set of goals to your plan. D. Don’t forget that new jobs are being developed and created. E. It can help you understand what is needed for particular career paths. F. Academic degrees, such as a BA, can open up opportunities in many fields. G. Once you have made your list, match it with your skills, knowledge, and academic strengths. 【答案】16. E 17. G 18. F 19. C 20. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了如何根据毕业后的未来规划来选择学习的科目或学位，并给出了相关的建议。 【16题详解】 由上文“When you evaluate (评估) what subject or degree to pursue, it’s always useful to consider your future after graduation. (当你评估要攻读什么科目或学位时，考虑毕业后的未来总是有用的。)”可知，本空应进一步说明考虑毕业后的未来的好处。E选项“It can help you understand what is needed for particular career paths. (它可以帮助你了解特定职业道路需要什么。)”能承接上文，符合题意，其中It指代上文提到的“考虑毕业后的未来”。故选E。 【17题详解】 由上文“List your favourite hobbies and interests. Make sure to start the process long before you apply to universities. (列出你最喜欢的爱好和兴趣。一定要在申请大学之前就开始这个过程。)”以及下文“You may be very good at maths and science, perform well in biology, or have excellent creative abilities. (你可能非常擅长数学和科学，在生物学方面表现出色，或者有出色的创造力。)”可知，本空应说明列出爱好和兴趣后应该怎么做。G选项“Once you have made your list, match it with your skills, knowledge, and academic strengths. (一旦你列出了清单，就将其与你的技能、知识和学术优势相匹配。)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选G。 【18题详解】 由上文“It is important to remember that not all degrees apply to only one specific field or area of work. They can be transferable (可转移的). (重要的是要记住，并不是所有的学位都只适用于一个特定的领域或工作领域。它们是可以转移的。)”可知，本空应进一步说明学位的可转移性。F选项“Academic degrees, such as a BA, can open up opportunities in many fields. (学士学位，如文学士，可以在许多领域提供机会。)”能承接上文，符合题意，其中“学士学位”是学位的一个例子，说明了学位的可转移性。故选F。 【19题详解】 由下文“These goals should be in keeping with your skills, attributes (特质) and personality. That way, they’re achievable. (这些目标应该与你的技能、特质和个性相一致。这样，它们就是可实现的。)”可知，本空应强调计划中的“目标”。C选项“Remember to add a wider set of goals to your plan. (记得在你的计划中加入更广泛的目标。)”能引出下文，符合题意。故选C。 【20题详解】 由下文“It’s up to you now. You are well on your way to finding the path to your desired career. It’s always a big step in deciding what to do and study. However, with the knowledge of what’s required to achieve your goals and an understanding of who you are, you can make informed choices. (现在就看你的了。你正稳步迈向找到通往理想职业的道路。决定要做什么、学什么，这始终是一个重大步骤。然而，只要你了解实现目标所需的知识，并且清楚自己是什么样的人，你就能做出明智的选择。)”可知，本空应总结全文，并鼓励读者做出决定。A选项“Make your decision. (做出你的决定。)”是对全文的总结和鼓励，符合题意。故选A。 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；每题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A，B，C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Sometime in 1985 Ganga Stone was working as a volunteer on the Lower East Side. One day she took a bag of groceries to an actor ___21___ of a serious illness. When the man, Richard Sale, opened the door, she found him skinny and covered with scars. Terrible! When she handed over the groceries, he ___22___ placed them on the floor. He was far too weak to cope with cooking them. What he ___23___, she realized, was a hot meal delivered directly to him. Then she ___24___ one at the restaurant. This was better, but still not perfect. Richard needed food that was tailored to his ___25___ and could stimulate his appetite, so she did ___26___. The next time, she cooked something for him herself. This worked, and also ___27___ her with a sudden idea. She would ___28___ a system to feed people with a serious illness in their homes: every day, free, all over the city. The system started in the tiny kitchen of her ___29___ with her roommate Jane Best, and both of them ___30___ phone orders and buying ingredients with their own money, but soon outgrew anything their stove could ___31___ . She turned to take-out and urged restaurants to give more ____32____ food and put donation boxes beside cash registers in stores. She talked about the success with her blue eyes ____33____. Besides that she was still the chief ____34____, racing round Manhattan on her bike, because it was pure ___35___ to place good fresh food in someone’s hands, and see them smile. Here was the purpose in her life and she started a new delivery culture: No questions were asked when an order came in, but the meals were sent out at once. They never missed a day. 21. A. tired B. dying C. approving D. cured 22. A. fearfully B. nervously C. deliberately D. constantly 23. A. hoped B. needed C. refused D. escaped 24. A. copied B. begged C. borrowed D. bought 25. A. age B. illness C. character D. nature 26. A. business B. experiments C. research D. questionnaires 27. A. pleased B. satisfied C. supplied D. seized 28. A. care for B. refer to C. act out D. set up 29. A. gym B. apartment C. office D. bedroom 30. A. taking B. making C. reserving D. promoting 31. A. light B. burn C. manage D. control 32. A. raw B. rare C. spare D. expensive 33. A. flashing B. staring C. fading D. freezing 34. A. designer B. deliverer C. negotiator D. inspector 35. A. energy B. fortune C. joy D. luck 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. D 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是Ganga Stone为重病患者送餐的善举。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：有一天，她带着一袋杂货去看一个病入膏肓的演员。A. tired累的；B. dying垂死的；C. approving赞成的；D. cured治愈的。根据下文“a serious illness”可知，那个演员得了重病，快死了。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：当她递上食品杂货时，他故意把它们放在地板上。A. fearfully可怕地；B. nervously紧张地；C. deliberately故意地；D. constantly经常地，不断地。根据下文“placed them on the floor”可知，那个人故意把杂货放在地板上。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她意识到，他需要的是一顿直接送到他手里的热饭。A. hoped希望；B. needed需要；C. refused拒绝；D. escaped逃跑。根据上文“He was far too weak to cope with cooking them”可知，那个演员太虚弱，不能做饭，需要的是能直接吃的热饭。故选B。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然后她在餐馆买了一份。A. copied复制；B. begged乞求；C. borrowed借来；D. bought买。根据上文“What he needed, she realized, was a hot meal delivered directly to him”可知，那个演员需要直接送给他的一顿饭，所以Ganga Stone就在餐馆给他买了一份。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：理查德需要为他的疾病量身定制的食物，可以刺激他的食欲，所以她做了研究。A. age年龄；B. illness疾病；C. character性格，品质；D. nature自然。根据第一段“a serious illness”可知，演员得了重病，需要为他的疾病量身定制的食物。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：理查德需要为他的疾病量身定制的食物，可以刺激他的食欲，所以她做了研究。A. business生意；B. experiments实验；C. research研究；D. questionnaires调查问卷。根据上文“Richard needed food that was tailored to his illness and could stimulate his appetite”可知，演员需要量身定制的食物，所以Ganga Stone就去做了研究。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这招奏效了，也使她突然有了一个念头。A. pleased使高兴；B. satisfied使满意；C. supplied提供；D. seized抓住。根据下文“her with a sudden idea”可知，Ganga Stone有了一个想法，seize sb. with意为“某人突然想到（一个主意）”。故选D。 【28题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：她将建立一个系统，每天在全市范围内免费为患有严重疾病的人提供食物。A. care for照料，照顾；B. refer to提到；C. act out表演出来；D. set up建立。根据下文“a system to feed people with a serious illness in their homes: every day, free, all over the city”可知，她将要建立一个系统来为全市有重病的人提供食物。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这个系统是从她和室友Jane Best在公寓的小厨房里开始的，她们俩都接受电话订单，用自己的钱购买食材，但很快就超出了他们的炉子所能承受的范围。A. gym体育馆；B. apartment公寓；C. office办公室；D. bedroom卧室。根据下文“with her roommate Jane Best”可知，她和室友在公寓的小厨房里开始了这个系统。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这个系统是从她和室友Jane Best在公寓的小厨房里开始的，她们俩都接受电话订单，用自己的钱购买食材，但很快就超出了他们的炉子所能承受的范围。A. taking接受；B. making制作；C. reserving预订；D. promoting提升。根据下文“phone orders and buying ingredients with their own money”可知，她们接受电话订单。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这个系统是从她和室友Jane Best在公寓的小厨房里开始的，她们俩都接受电话订单，用自己的钱购买食材，但很快就超出了他们的炉子所能承受的范围。A. light点燃；B. burn燃烧；C. manage设法做到，勉力完成；D. control控制。根据上文“tiny kitchen”可知，厨房太小，订单多起来以后就超出了她们的炉子能承受的范围，空格处意为“设法做到，勉力完成”。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她转向外卖，并敦促餐馆提供更多多余的食物，并在商店的收银台旁放上两个捐款箱。A. raw生的；B. rare罕见的；C. spare多余的；D. expensive贵的。根据上文“urged restaurants to give more”可知，她敦促餐馆提供多余的食物。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她谈到成功时，蓝眼睛闪闪发光。A. flashing闪光，闪亮；B. staring盯；C. fading褪色；D. freezing结冰。根据上文“She talked about the success with her blue eyes”可知，她成功了，应该很高兴，说话时眼睛闪光。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：除此之外，她还是主要的送餐员，骑着自行车绕着曼哈顿跑，因为把新鲜的美食送到别人手里，看着他们微笑，纯粹是一种快乐。A. designer设计师；B. deliverer送餐员；C. negotiator谈判者；D. inspector检查员，督察员。根据下文“racing round Manhattan on her bike”可知，她亲自当送餐员。故选B。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：除此之外，她还是主要的送餐员，骑着自行车绕着曼哈顿跑，因为把新鲜的美食送到别人手里，看着他们微笑，纯粹是一种快乐。A. energy能量；B. fortune运气；C. joy快乐；D. luck运气。根据下文“to place good fresh food in someone’s hands, and see them smile”可知，把美食送到别人手里，看到别人微笑，这是一种快乐。故选C。 第二节 课文语法填空(共10空；每空1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。 My mother is a doctor working in an African country as a member of a medical team sent by the Chinese government. ____36____ (honest) speaking, I felt upset when she left for Africa. We were not only mother and son, but also good ____37____ (friend). We talked a lot, spend our leisure time together, and we were never apart except for school and work. Therefore, I was quite unhappy about her leaving ____38____ asking for my opinion. But after learning about the country where she is working, I am singing a different tone now. Many people in that country get ill but can’t get medical treatment easily. My mother does a circuit of the rural villages ____39____ (provide) medical treatment, help those with disabilities, and train the local doctors. Her work has made a big difference to their lives. Now, I’m proud of ____40____ my mother is doing, and I am supportive of it. As global citizens interested in world ____41____ (stable), we should feel responsible for others and are ready to build a community with a ____42____ (share) future for mankind. Living in the world, everyone ____43____ (deserve) a fair chance. When we are living with all the things that we take for granted in China, there are still many people living in poverty in other lands, ____44____ helping them comes at the top of our list. Now I have understood how important my mother’s work is. And I am determined to become a volunteer ____45____ (I) to help those people in need in the future. 【答案】36. Honestly 37. friends 38. without 39 to provide 40 what 41. stability 42. shared 43. deserves 44. so 45. myself 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者的母亲作为中国政府派遣的医疗团队成员在非洲国家工作的经历，作者从最初对母亲离开的不满，到了解情况后为母亲的工作感到自豪，并决心未来成为志愿者帮助他人。 【36题详解】 考查副词。句意：说实话，当她动身去非洲时，我感到很沮丧。根据空后speaking可知，空处修饰动词speaking，应用副词形式作状语，honestly speaking意为“说实话，老实说”，且位于句首，首字母需大写。故填Honestly。 【37题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：我们不仅是母子，还是好朋友。friend是可数名词，根据主语we可知，此处应用其复数形式。故填friends。 【38题详解】 考查介词。句意：因此，对于她没有征求我的意见就离开，我很不高兴。根据前文I was quite unhappy可知，作者不高兴是因为母亲离开“没有”问他的意见，介词without意为“没有”，符合语境。故填without。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：我母亲在农村巡回行医，提供医疗服务，帮助残疾人，并培训当地医生。根据语境可知，“提供医疗服务”是母亲巡回行医的目的，所以应用动词不定式形式，作目的状语。故填to provide。 【40题详解】 考查宾语从句。句意：现在，我为母亲所做的事情感到骄傲，并且支持她。此处引导宾语从句，从句中缺少宾语，指代“我母亲正在做的事情”，应用连接代词what来引导。故填what。 【41题详解】 考查名词。句意：作为关心世界稳定的全球公民，我们应该对他人负责，并准备构建人类命运共同体。根据空前的介词in可知，此处应用stable的名词形式stability作介词in的宾语，且stability为不可数名词，world stability意为“世界稳定”。故填stability。 【42题详解】 考查形容词。句意：同上。修饰名词future应用share的形容词形式shared作定语，意为“分享的，共同的”，a shared future意为“共同的未来”。故填shared。 【43题详解】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：生活在这个世界上，每个人都应该有公平的机会。此处为谓语动词，根据语境可知，句子描述的是客观事实，应用一般现在时，主语everyone是第三人称单数，谓语动词应用第三人称单数形式。故填deserves。 【44题详解】 考查连词。句意：当我们在中国享受着那些我们认为理所当然的一切时，在其他地方仍有许多人生活在贫困之中，所以帮助他们应该是我们的首要任务。根据语境可知，前后句之间是因果关系，前句是原因，后句表示结果，应用连词so表示“因此，所以”。故填so。 【45题详解】 考查反身代词。句意：我决心自己也要成为一名志愿者，将来帮助那些有需要的人。根据语意可知，此处表示“我自己”，应用I的反身代词myself作宾语。故填myself。 第四部分 写作 (满分40分) 第一节 应用文写作 (满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，你所在的学校即将成立一个英语戏剧社（English Drama Club），现面向全校学生招聘演员，你对此很感兴趣。请你向该戏剧社负责人写一封邮件， 内容包括： (1)表明你想加入的意向； (2)你的优势。 注意： (1)写作词数为80个左右，开头和结尾已给出，不计算在写作词数内； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Head of the English Drama Club, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Head of the English Drama Club, I am Li Hua, a student from Class 1, Senior 2. I’m writing to apply to be an actor in the English Drama Club to be set up in our school. Passionate about drama, I have actively participated in various school-organized drama activities. Last year, I played the lead role in our class play “The Little Prince”. I studied the character and practiced my lines diligently, delivering an excellent performance. This boosted my acting confidence and enhanced my skills. I’m also interested in playwriting, often creating short plays inspired by life. I believe my creativity and writing skills can benefit the club. Looking forward to receiving your positive reply! Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以李华的身份给英语戏剧社负责人写一封邮件，表达自己想加入戏剧社的意向并阐述自己的优势。 【详解】1.词汇积累 热情的：passionate → enthusiastic 参加：participate in → take part in 勤奋地：diligently → earnestly 提升：boost → enhance 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Passionate about drama, I have actively participated in various school-organized drama activities. 拓展句：Because I am passionate about drama, I have actively participated in various school-organized drama activities.. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I studied the character and practiced my lines diligently, delivering an excellent performance.（运用了现在分词短语delivering an excellent performance作结果状语） 【高分句型2】I believe my creativity and writing skills can benefit the club.（运用了省略了引导词that的宾语从句） 第二节 读后续写(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 I still remember the day when I first held a Chinese calligraphy brush. It was a summer afternoon when I was in primary school. My grandfather, noticing my growing interest in Chinese culture, invited me to his study. He carefully took out his precious calligraphy set and said, “Today, I will teach you the art of Chinese calligraphy.” At first, I found it extremely challenging. The brush seemed to have a mind of its own, and the Chinese characters that I wrote were far from the beautiful and elegant ones I had seen in books or on the wall of my grandpa’s study. My wrist would ache after just a few minutes of holding the brush, and the ink would often mess up the paper. But my grandfather was patient. He adjusted my sitting posture and guided my hand, showing me how to control the brush with just the right amount of pressure. He told me stories about famous calligraphers in Chinese history and explained the cultural significance behind each stroke (笔画). As time went on, I went abroad for my high school education. While I was engaged in my schooling, I kept practicing Chinese calligraphy for an hour or two every day. Gradually, I began to notice improvements in my writing. I didn’t feel the pain in my hand any longer and the characters became more balanced and graceful. I also started to learn about the different styles of Chinese calligraphy, such as the bold and vigorous style of Kai Shu and the flowing and dynamic style of XingShu. I was amazed by the beauty, the elegance and the rich cultural heritage embedded in each style. 注意： 1.所续写短文的词数应为150 左右； 2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。 One day, my school held an international cultural exchange activity. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Through this experience, I realized the power of sharing. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 One day, my school held an international cultural exchange activity. Students from different countries came together to share their cultures. I saw it as a great opportunity to share Chinese culture. I set up a small calligraphy station and demonstrated the art of Chinese calligraphy to my foreign friends. At first, they were hesitant, but as I explained the meaning and technique behind each stroke, they became more interested. Some even tried it themselves and were amazed at how difficult yet rewarding it was. Through this experience, I realized the power of sharing. By sharing my passion for Chinese calligraphy, I was able to introduce others to the beauty and depth of Chinese culture. It made me proud of my cultural roots and motivated me to continue learning and sharing. Now, I often participate in various cultural exchange activities and also use social media to share my calligraphy works and stories. I hope that through my small efforts, more people around the world will come to appreciate and love Chinese culture as I do. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者回忆自己小时候在爷爷的教导下学习中国书法的经历，从最初的困难重重到逐渐掌握技巧，再到出国后仍坚持练习并了解不同书法风格，最终在一次国际文化交流活动中展示中国书法并收获颇丰的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句“一天，我的学校举办了一场国际文化交流活动。”可知，第一段可描写作者如何在国际文化交流活动中展示中国书法，向外国朋友展示和讲解中国书法，以及外国朋友的反应。 ②由第二段首句“通过这次经历，我意识到了分享的力量。”可知，第二段可描写这次经历带给作者的感悟，包括对文化分享意义的理解、对自身文化根源的自豪，未来继续分享中国文化的决心及愿景。 2.续写线索：参与国际文化交流活动——展示书法，介绍魅力——他人反应——感悟分享的意义——未来行动的决心及愿景 3.词汇激活 行为类： ①设立：set up/establish ②展示：demonstrate/showcase ③参与：participate in/take part in ④介绍：introduce/present ⑤激发：motivate/inspire 情感类： ①自豪：proud/honored/fulfilled ②欣赏：appreciate/admire 【点睛】[高分句型 1]. At first, they were hesitant, but as I explained the meaning and technique behind each stroke, they became more interested.（运用了as引导的时间状语从句） [高分句型 2]. I hope that through my small efforts, more people around the world will come to appreciate and love Chinese culture as I do.（运用了that引导的宾语从句和as引导的方式状语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 海南中学2024-2025学年第二学期期末考试 高二英语试题 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. What is wrong with the woman's phone now? A. The phone screen is broken. B. The battery cannot be charged. C. The Wi-Fi connection stops working. 2. What will the man probably do next? A. Check the time. B. Drive more slowly. C. Hurry to the party. 3. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Shout at the dog. B. Leave the dog alone. C. Have patience with the dog. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a plane. B. At a hotel. C. At an airport. 5. What is the conversation mainly about? A. What to wear to a party. B. Whether to attend a party. C. How to be formal in a party. 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。 听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和第 7 两个小题。 6. How much is the current rent per month? A.$475. B.$500. C.$525. 7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. House owner and renter. B. Boss and employee. C. Husband and wife. 听下面一段对话， 回答第 8 至第 10 三个小题。 8. How does the woman know the man's need for a haircut? A. She always cuts the man's hair. B. She sees it in the magazine. C. She is told by the man. 9. Why does the man want to cut off his beard? A. It is untidy. B. It becomes grey. C. It is too long. 10. How does the man probably feel about getting an appointment today? A. Surprised. B. Unconcerned. C. Disappointed. 听下面一段对话， 回答第 11 至第 13 三个小题。 11. What month is it now? A. July. B. August. C. September. 12. How will the man travel to the tourist attractions? A. By plane. B. By train. C. By train and by plane. 13. Why does the man talk to the woman? A. To book a flight. B. To book a tour. C. To book a hotel. 听下面一段对话， 回答第 14 至第 17 四个小题。 14. What happened to Billy? A. He hurt his leg. B He gave up cooking. C. He studied typing last year. 15. How many people are probably there in the Whites? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. 16. What is Mrs. White studying now? A. Typing. B. Language. C. Cooking. 17. What is the woman going to do? A. Take a swimming lesson. B. Pick up her husband. C. Go back home. 听下面一段对话， 回答第 18 至第 20 三个小题。 18. Who is the speaker talking to? A. Top doctors. B. Visiting professors. C. Medical students. 19. How long will the tour last? A. For about one hour. B. For about five hours. C. For about six hours. 20. Where will the group most likely go next? A. To a research center. B. To a dormitory hall. C. To a history classroom. 第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分50 分) 第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。 A Niagara Park is a destination that needs little introduction. The Horseshoe Falls in the park is undeniably the star attraction, with the waters of the Niagara River falling quickly over a 188-foot-high drop. While this natural wonder is indeed breathtaking, it’s by no means the only reason to visit the region. There are a number of equally impressive nature and history experiences to enjoy in the park. Journey Behind the Falls Journey Behind the Falls is an attraction at the west of Horseshoe Falls, documenting the geographical evolution of Niagara Falls and telling the history of Niagara Falls as an area, from its first native inhabitants to a world-famous tourist attraction. Witness a whirlpool from above In Niagara Valley visitors will find a surging whirlpool (旋涡) of water rages, created by an abrupt anticlockwise turn at the rapids’ end. For the best view, take the Whirlpool Aero Car that has been transporting visitors across the gorge (峡谷) for over a century. It’s a popular attraction, so consider visiting first thing in the morning to avoid long lines. Discover the world’s butterflies The Niagara Park Butterfly Conservatory is one of North America’s largest butterfly conservatories. The self-guided tour lets visitors observe butterfly species from all over the world, see them up close at feeding stations, or if you’re lucky, witness newborns take their first flight. Take to the tunnels Leave the surface behind and board a glass-walled lift to get into the depths of the Niagara Parks Power Station built in 1905. As well as wandering the building’s halls, guests can walk through the outlet tunnel. The long corridor transfers visitors to a dramatic exit point over the Niagara River, where a new viewing platform reveals the remarkable sight of Horseshoe Falls and Niagara River. The passageway can be accessed for no extra fee. 1. What can visitors do at the Niagara Park Butterfly Conservatory? A. Take a guided tour. B. Feed the butterflies. C. Observe butterfly species from around the world. D. Witness the birth of butterflies. 2 What can be known about the Niagara Park? A. The tunnel is accessible without any additional charge. B. Tourists visit Niagara Park only for breathtaking falls. C. Visitors learn about the geographical evolution on the viewing platform. D. The best way to witness a whirlpool is walking through the gorge. 3. What’s the purpose of the text? A. To show the history of the park. B. To attract visitors to the park. C. To stress the importance of ecosystem. D. To introduce the falls in the park. B Gutiérrez’s life changed after finding a copy of Anna Karenina in the trash (垃圾) 20 years ago. It happened one night when he saw discarded books while driving his garbage truck through wealthier neighborhoods. It ignited his desire to start rescuing books from the trash. He took home about 50 books every morning after his night shift. Eventually, he turned his book collection into a community library for children from low-income families. Bogota, Colombia’s capital, has 19 public libraries. However, they are far away from where rural and poorer communities live. The option of buying new books is out of reach for families struggling to make ends meet. Gutiérrez’s community library is a true representation of how one man’s trash can be another’s treasure. “I don’t think I’m doing something so great. The library is simply a bridge between people who throw books and those who have no access to books,” he said about his remarkable efforts. Today, his library, called “the Strength of Words”, contains over 20,000 books and occupies most of his home. Everything from school textbooks to storybooks can be found in his collection. The library is open every weekend, when neighborhood children pour in. “The whole value of the library lies in helping kids start reading. This is important for kids in Bogota where many young people kill time in the streets and fall victim to vices such as taking drugs,” said Gutiérrez. Gutiérrez grew up poor, and his family couldn’t afford to educate him beyond primary school. Nevertheless, he never lets a lack of formal education stop him from reading. “Books are the greatest invention of human beings. There’s nothing more beautiful than having a book handy,” Guiérrez said. His journey to giving back to his local community is an amazing example of how every one of us can improve the lives of those around us by identifying needs, investing time and finding a simple solution. 4. What does the underlined word “ignited” mean in the first paragraph? A. Indicated. B. Satisfied. C. Limited. D. Stimulated. 5. Which of the following can best describe Gutérrez? A. Caring and humble. B. Smart and independent. C. Traditional and self-disciplined. D. Ambitious and easy-going. 6. What do paragraphs 2 and 3 mainly tell us? A. Bogota’s main social problems. B. The library’s rich variety of books. C. The bad habits of Bogota’s young people. D. The library’s significance for the neighborhood. 7. What message does Gutiérrez’s story deliver? A. Education is the key to success. B. All things are difficult before they are easy. C Small acts of kindness make a big difference. D Books are the food for the hungry of great mind. C In 2020, explorer Shears received enough funding for a search for Captain Shackleton’s lost ship the Endurance. Partnering with engineer Vincent, who has helped locate hundreds of sunken ships, the team studied past failures and finally chose firm underwater vehicles for the search. Vincent noted they needed tools for extreme conditions, which can be compared to mountain-ready trucks. So Hugin 6000 came into their view for the first time. It is an effective subsea vehicle, which had been highly praised in this field. However, their first attempt faced an immediate challenge. Hugin 6000’s major failure alarm sounded in the extreme cold. Vincent used a retired winch (绞车) with a heater over to lengthen Hugin 6000’s battery (电池) life. This simple solution finally allowed for deep-sea searches. During deep-sea search, they found the original location marks had mistakes. Fortunately, Frank, an astronomer of the team, used the team’s star observations to correct the location. With the updated location marks, the team narrowed the search area. Still, the moving ice made even this smaller zone difficult to explore. After weeks of disappointment, hope arrived on March 5,2022. They captured a sonar (声呐) image of the Endurance’s pole from the vehicle’s sensors. “I want to see the ship with the camera!” Vincent shouted with excitement. After many attempts, they eventually took a clear picture of the boat with a camera. They found the Endurance in excellent condition after being underwater for 106 years. Shears, who was normally quiet and serious, excitedly hugged Vincent to celebrate their success. The amazing discovery happened exactly 100 years after Shackleton died, perfectly matching his famous saying “Hang in there, and we will achieve victory.” 8. What can we know about the Hugin 6000? A. It had just come into the market. B. It could work well in tough conditions. C. It was designed for mountain climbing. D. It had been developed by the team. 9. How did they solve the equipment problem? A. Buying newer robots. B. Using an old winch. C. Upgrading its heater. D. Turning to powerful batteries. 10. What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A. New challenges caused by moving ice. B. Ways to explore icy regions effectively. C. Technical problems in locating the ship. D. Efforts and challenges in searching for the ship. 11. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A. Never Give up: Finding a Lost Ship. B. Captain Shackleton: A Great Explorer. C. Solving Antarctica’s Weather Problems. D. Modern Tools for Ocean Exploration. D The rapid spread of artificial intelligence has people wondering: Who are most likely to adopt it in their daily lives? Many assume that people who understand how AI works are most eager to use it. Surprisingly, our new research finds the opposite. This link shows up across different groups, settings, and even countries. For example, our analysis of data collected from 27 countries reveals that people in nations with lower average AI knowledge are more receptive toward AI adoption than those in nations with higher AI literacy. Similarly, our survey of US undergraduate students finds that those with less understanding of AI are more likely to indicate using it for tasks like academic assignments. The reason behind this link lies in how AI now performs tasks we once thought only humans could do. For the general public, it is magical to see AI create a piece of art, write a heartfelt response, or play a musical instrument. Of course, AI doesn’t actually possess human qualities. People with more technical knowledge about AI understand this. They know how algorithms (sets of mathematical rules used by computers to carry out particular tasks), training data, and computational models operate. This makes the technology less mysterious. On the other hand, those with less understanding may see AI as magical. We suggest this sense of “magicalness” makes them more open to using AI tools. This finding offers new insights into why people respond so differently to emerging technologies. Some studies suggest consumers favour new tech, a phenomenon called “algorithm appreciation”, while others show skepticism, or “algorithm aversion”. Our research points to the sense of “magicalness” about AI as a key factor in shaping these reactions. These insights pose a challenge for businesses, educators and policymakers. Efforts to boost AI education might unintentionally dampen people’s enthusiasm for using AI by making it seem less magical. So, to make the most of AI’s potential, they need to strike a tricky balance between helping people understand AI and keeping them open to its adoption. 12. Who are most unlikely to rely on AI in their daily lives according to the text? A. Algorithm experts. B. Language teachers. C. The general public. D. Middle school kids. 13. The so-called “algorithm aversion” phenomenon indicates that ________. A. the less people know about AI, the more they like it B. AI education might discourage people from using it C. one way to stop AI abuse is to make it seem magical D. it is unlikely to make the most of AI’s potential soon 14. What should businesses do in promoting AI products? A. Stress their limited but true functions. B. Show their great potential to the public. C. Highlight the few magic things AI can do. D. Describe their working principle in details. 15. What is the text mainly about? A AI’s great potentials. B. Possible unexpected effects of AI education. C. Advertising strategies. D. A link between AI knowledge and its adoption. 第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 When you evaluate (评估) what subject or degree to pursue, it’s always useful to consider your future after graduation. ____16____We’re here to assist with some advice on matching your study path with your career and have some suggestions on finding your path if you’re not sure. Evaluate your skills and interests. A good start for planning your study and career is to evaluate your interests and strengths. List your favourite hobbies and interests. Make sure to start the process long before you apply to universities. ____17____ You may be very good at maths and science, perform well in biology, or have excellent creative abilities. These all help to develop an idea of a possible study and career direction. Explore subjects, degrees and careers. You must be prepared to do some work and research to discover what is available in different fields and the associated degrees needed for a career. It is important to remember that not all degrees apply to only one specific field or area of work. They can be transferable (可转移的). ____18____ Develop a career plan and set study goals. With a sense of your skills, interests and academic path, the next step is to create a plan of action. ____19____ These goals should be in keeping with your skills, attributes (特质) and personality. That way, they’re achievable. Make a list of the key things that you hope to achieve within a given time frame. ____20____ It’s up to you now. You are well on your way to finding the path to your desired career. It’s always a big step in deciding what to do and study. However, with the knowledge of what’s required to achieve your goals and an understanding of who you are, you can make informed choices. A. Make your decision. B. Understand entry requirements. C. Remember to add a wider set of goals to your plan. D. Don’t forget that new jobs are being developed and created. E. It can help you understand what is needed for particular career paths. F. Academic degrees, such as a BA, can open up opportunities in many fields. G. Once you have made your list, match it with your skills, knowledge, and academic strengths. 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；每题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A，B，C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Sometime in 1985 Ganga Stone was working as a volunteer on the Lower East Side. One day she took a bag of groceries to an actor ___21___ of a serious illness. When the man, Richard Sale, opened the door, she found him skinny and covered with scars. Terrible! When she handed over the groceries, he ___22___ placed them on the floor. He was far too weak to cope with cooking them. What he ___23___, she realized, was a hot meal delivered directly to him. Then she ___24___ one at the restaurant. This was better, but still not perfect. Richard needed food that was tailored to his ___25___ and could stimulate his appetite, so she did ___26___. The next time, she cooked something for him herself. This worked, and also ___27___ her with a sudden idea. She would ___28___ a system to feed people with a serious illness in their homes: every day, free, all over the city. The system started in the tiny kitchen of her ___29___ with her roommate Jane Best, and both of them ___30___ phone orders and buying ingredients with their own money, but soon outgrew anything their stove could ___31___ . She turned to take-out and urged restaurants to give more ____32____ food and put donation boxes beside cash registers in stores. She talked about the success with her blue eyes ____33____. Besides that she was still the chief ____34____, racing round Manhattan on her bike, because it was pure ___35___ to place good fresh food in someone’s hands, and see them smile. Here was the purpose in her life and she started a new delivery culture: No questions were asked when an order came in, but the meals were sent out at once. They never missed a day. 21. A. tired B. dying C. approving D. cured 22. A. fearfully B. nervously C. deliberately D. constantly 23. A. hoped B. needed C. refused D. escaped 24. A. copied B. begged C. borrowed D. bought 25. A. age B. illness C. character D. nature 26. A. business B. experiments C. research D. questionnaires 27. A. pleased B. satisfied C. supplied D. seized 28. A. care for B. refer to C. act out D. set up 29. A. gym B. apartment C. office D. bedroom 30. A. taking B. making C. reserving D. promoting 31. A. light B. burn C. manage D. control 32. A. raw B. rare C. spare D. expensive 33. A. flashing B. staring C. fading D. freezing 34. A. designer B. deliverer C. negotiator D. inspector 35. A. energy B. fortune C. joy D. luck 第二节 课文语法填空(共10空；每空1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。 My mother is a doctor working in an African country as a member of a medical team sent by the Chinese government. ____36____ (honest) speaking, I felt upset when she left for Africa. We were not only mother and son, but also good ____37____ (friend). We talked a lot, spend our leisure time together, and we were never apart except for school and work. Therefore, I was quite unhappy about her leaving ____38____ asking for my opinion. But after learning about the country where she is working, I am singing a different tone now. Many people in that country get ill but can’t get medical treatment easily. My mother does a circuit of the rural villages ____39____ (provide) medical treatment, help those with disabilities, and train the local doctors. Her work has made a big difference to their lives. Now, I’m proud of ____40____ my mother is doing, and I am supportive of it. As global citizens interested in world ____41____ (stable), we should feel responsible for others and are ready to build a community with a ____42____ (share) future for mankind. Living in the world, everyone ____43____ (deserve) a fair chance. When we are living with all the things that we take for granted in China, there are still many people living in poverty in other lands, ____44____ helping them comes at the top of our list. Now I have understood how important my mother’s work is. And I am determined to become a volunteer ____45____ (I) to help those people in need in the future. 第四部分 写作 (满分40分) 第一节 应用文写作 (满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，你所在的学校即将成立一个英语戏剧社（English Drama Club），现面向全校学生招聘演员，你对此很感兴趣。请你向该戏剧社负责人写一封邮件， 内容包括： (1)表明你想加入的意向； (2)你的优势。 注意： (1)写作词数为80个左右，开头和结尾已给出，不计算在写作词数内； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Head of the English Drama Club, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节 读后续写(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 I still remember the day when I first held a Chinese calligraphy brush. It was a summer afternoon when I was in primary school. My grandfather, noticing my growing interest in Chinese culture, invited me to his study. He carefully took out his precious calligraphy set and said, “Today, I will teach you the art of Chinese calligraphy.” At first, I found it extremely challenging. The brush seemed to have a mind of its own, and the Chinese characters that I wrote were far from the beautiful and elegant ones I had seen in books or on the wall of my grandpa’s study. My wrist would ache after just a few minutes of holding the brush, and the ink would often mess up the paper. But my grandfather was patient. He adjusted my sitting posture and guided my hand, showing me how to control the brush with just the right amount of pressure. He told me stories about famous calligraphers in Chinese history and explained the cultural significance behind each stroke (笔画). As time went on, I went abroad for my high school education. While I was engaged in my schooling, I kept practicing Chinese calligraphy for an hour or two every day. Gradually, I began to notice improvements in my writing. I didn’t feel the pain in my hand any longer and the characters became more balanced and graceful. I also started to learn about the different styles of Chinese calligraphy, such as the bold and vigorous style of Kai Shu and the flowing and dynamic style of XingShu. I was amazed by the beauty, the elegance and the rich cultural heritage embedded in each style. 注意： 1.所续写短文的词数应为150 左右； 2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。 One day, my school held an international cultural exchange activity. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Through this experience, I realized the power of sharing. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$