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西宁市第二中学优质教育集团2024—2025学年度第二学期 高二年级英语学科期末考试卷 第一部分：听力（共20小题，每小题1.5分，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 does the man plan to do this weekend? A. Watch a movie. B. Grow trees. C. Go to Lucy’ home. 2. Why does Sally look happy? A. She got a promotion. B. Her husband will come back. C. She has four days off this week. 3. Who is the boy probably talking to? A. His classmate. B. His friend. C. His family member. 4. What is the topic of the conversation? A. Which pet shop to go to. B. How to look after pets. C. Whether to keep a pet. 5. What does the woman think of the film Spaceman? A. Fantastic. B. Boring. C. Just so-so. 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，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is Ms. Cameron’s problem? A. She has high blood pressure. B. She suffers from heart disease. C. She has a terrible headache. 7. What is the man’s last suggestion for Ms. Cameron? A. Stopping drinking and smoking. B. Taking some medicine. C. Getting plenty of sleep. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Which subject might the girl’s mother do well in? A. Math. B. English. C. History. 9. Why does the man mention his co-workers? A. To show English is important. B. To explain how they learn English. C. To point out learning English is difficult. 10. What does the man intend to do? A. Ask his friends for help. B. Study grammar with the girl. C. Take some lessons online. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What does the man give Jasmine as a present? A. A bike. B. A watch. C. A phone. 12. What does the man say about Uncle Jacob? A. He is smart. B. He is generous. C. He is positive. 13. Why does the man refuse Jasmine’s invitation? A. He has to deal with his report. B. He is busy preparing for a test. C. He needs to care for his mother. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What season is it now? A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Winter. 15. What is the woman worried about? A. Her work. B. Her husband’s health. C. Her skin problems. 16. What will the speakers do first? A. Climb a mountain. B. Cook chicken soup. C. Do some shopping. 听第10段材料，回答第17至于20题。 17. Where do the couple come from? A. Sweden. B. The UK. C. The USA. 18. Why do the couple want to buy the rights to “Last Christmas”? A. They hate the band that released it. B. They desire to enjoy it alone. C. They hope to make it disappear. 19. How much money have the couple collected so far? A. $15,000,000. B. $330,000. C. $62,000. 20. What do we know about Hannah? A. She has only 2 children. B. She used to work in a cafe. C. She has been married for 13 years. 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，D）中，选出最佳选项。 A The tastiest hotels around the world For food enthusiasts on vacation, few places feature more high-end dishes than the Michelin-starred restaurants in the world’s top hotels. Here are some recommendations to consider. The Restaurant, Dolder Grand: Zurich, Switzerland Sitting in the hills above Zurich, the Dolder Grand is home to “The Restaurant” led by chef Heiko Nieder. This two-Michelin-starred dining destination has creative dishes and impressive wine. Hjem: Northumberland, UK Located in rolling hills in Northumberland; Hjem is one of the UK’s most sought-after places to dine and spend the night. Offering a one-Michelin-starred menu, Hjem highlights local produce, providing a true taste of the region. Be sure not to miss their breakfast, included in the room rate. Côte By Mauro Colagreco, Capella Bangkok: Thailand Overlooking Chao Phraya river, this one-Michelin-starred Côte By Mauro Colagreco at Capella Bangkok combines tastes from France with traarronal Thai ingredients. Open for lunch and dinner, it offers a tasting menu. Pergola, Rome Cavalieri, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel: Italy Situated in a roof garden atop the Rome Cavalieri, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel, La Pergola is the only three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Rome. Signature dishes include homemade pasta. As for the hotel side of things, you’ll find rooms decorated with invaluable art pieces dating back three centuries. 1. Which restaurant offers a true taste of the local food? A. The Restaurant. B. Hjem. C. Côte By Mauro Colagreco. D. Pergola. 2. What do we learn about Côte by Mauro Colagreco? A. It offers Thai breakfast. B. It is a rooftop restaurant. C. It is under French influence. D. It is open around the clock. 3. What do these four hotels have in common? A. They are all 3 centuries old. B. They all sit in the hilly areas. C. They are all located in Europe. D. They all serve high-end dishes. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了几个世界顶级酒店内的米其林星级餐厅，适合对美食有要求的度假者。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段的“Hjem is one of the UK’s most sought-after places to dine and spend the night. Offering a one-Michelin-starred menu, Hjem highlights local produce, providing a true taste of the region. (Hjem是英国最受欢迎的用餐和过夜的地方之一。提供一个米其林星级的菜单，Hjem突出了当地的产品，提供了一个真正的味道的地区。)”可知，Hjem餐馆能提供正宗的当地美食。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段的“Overlooking Chao Phraya river, this one-Michelin-starred Côte By Mauro Colagreco at Capella Bangkok combines tastes from France with traarronal Thai ingredients. (俯瞰Chao Phraya河，位于曼谷Capella的这家米其林一星餐馆Côte By Mauro Colagreco将法国的口味与传统的泰国食材结合在一起。) ”可知，Côte by Mauro Colagreco餐馆受法国的影响。故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段的“For food enthusiasts on vacation, few places feature more high-end dishes than the Michelin-starred restaurants in the world’s top hotels. Here are some recommendations to consider.(对于度假的美食爱好者来说，没有什么地方比世界顶级酒店的米其林星级餐厅更能提供高端菜肴了。这里有一些推荐的餐厅可以考虑。)”可知，这四家酒店的共同之处在于它们都供应高端菜肴。故选D。 B In a scenic community, a man known as Uncle Green has redefined the concept of waste. As a yam bean farmer, Uncle Green held a deep respect for education, coming from his own unfulfilled academic eagerness. Noticing a lack of enthusiasm for reading among the youth, he was determined to make a difference. In 1997, he established a scholarship program initially funded by the local community, including contributions from other patrons. However, Uncle Green realized the need for a sustainable approach to support both education and the environment. His innovative solution emerged in 2002 when he launched a scholarship fund fueled by the community’s recycling efforts. This initiative not only provided financial aid to students but also actively engaged the community in a collective environmental and educational effort. The program grew rapidly, transforming recyclables into educational scholarships and promoting a culture of sustainability. Today, the community awards scholarships annually during the Mid-Autumn Festival, benefiting students from a wide range of educational backgrounds. The initiative has recycled60 tons of materials each year, fostering a spirit of volunteerism and responsibility. Success stories, such as that of a doc tor al student in electrical engineering and a student attending a famous university, are a testament (证明) to the program’s impact. These students have not only achieved academically but also expressed a desire to contribute to their community. Over two decades since its foundation, Uncle Green’s vision continues to inspire. The Community Development Association upholds his legacy by awarding scholarships to an increasing number of students. The collective effort has cultivated (培养) a love for reading and a commitment to sustainable living among the youth. Uncle Green’s story is a powerful example of how individual initiative and community cooperation can lead to sustainable change. It demonstrates the harmony between traditional values and modern social needs, providing a model for communities worldwide. 4. What inspired Uncle Green to start the scholarship program? A. The demand of his profession. B. His desire to teach children. C. His deep respect for eagerness. D. The youths’ unwillingness to read. 5. How did Uncle Green’s scholarship program achieve sustainability? A. Through government grants. B. Through annual fundraisers. C. Through community recycling. D. Through business partnerships. 6. Why does the author mention the two students in paragraph 5? A. To seek for help from the community. B. To attract more youths to the initiative. C. To indicate the importance of scholarship. D. To show the success of Uncle Green’s initiative. 7. What can Uncle Green’s story tell us? A Unity and innovation can create lasting change. B. Education relies heavily on financial donations. C. Environmental efforts outweigh academic pursuits. D. Traditional methods can solve contemporary issues. 【答案】4. D 5. C 6. D 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Uncle Green通过社区回收计划资助奖学金，以促进教育发展和环境保护。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“ Noticing a lack of enthusiasm for reading among the youth, he was determined to make a difference.( 注意到年轻人对阅读缺乏热情，他决心要有所作为。)”可知，Green叔叔注意到了青年人不愿阅读问题，决定做出改变，即启动奖学金计划。故选D。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“His innovative solution emerged in 2002 when he launched a scholarship fund fueled by the community’s recycling efforts. This initiative not only provided financial aid to students but also actively engaged the community in a collective environmental and educational effort. (他的创新解决方案出现在2002年，当时他发起了一个奖学金基金，由社区的回收工作推动。这一举措不仅为学生提供了经济援助，而且还积极地使社区参与到环境和教育的集体努力中。)”可知，Green叔叔通过社区回收活动为奖学金计划提供了资金，这一举措不仅为学生提供了经济援助，而且还积极地使社区参与到环境和教育的集体努力中即实现了可持续性。故选C。 【6题详解】 推理判断题，根据第五段中“Success stories, such as that of a doc tor al student in electrical engineering and a student attending a famous university, are a testament (证明) to the program’s impact. (一些成功的故事，比如电气工程专业的博士生和一所著名大学的学生，都证明了该项目的影响。)”可知，作者提到这两个学生的目的是展示Green叔叔倡议的成功。故选D。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Uncle Green’s story is a powerful example of how individual initiative and community cooperation can lead to sustainable change. It demonstrates the harmony between traditional values and modern social needs, providing a model for communities worldwide.( Uncle Green的故事是一个强有力的例子，说明个人的主动性和社区合作可以带来可持续的变化。它展示了传统价值观与现代社会需求之间的和谐，为世界各地的社区提供了一个典范。)”可知，Uncle Green故事告诉我们个人的主动性和社区合作可以带来可持续的变化即告诉我们团结和创新能够带来持久的改变。故选A。 C Mobile phones are set to be prohibited in schools across England as part of the government’s plan to minimize disturbance and improve behavior in classrooms. New mobile phones in schools guidance issued today backs headteachers in prohibiting the use of mobile phones throughout the school day, including at break times. Many schools around the country are already prohibiting mobile phone use with great results. This guidance will ensure there is a uniform approach across all schools. By the age of 12, 97% of children have their own mobile phone, according to Ofcom. Too much time spent on mobile phones in schools can lead to online bullying, distraction and classroom disturbance which, in turn, can lead to lost learning time. Last year, UNESCO called for smartphones to be banned from schools as evidence showed it was linked to reduced educational performance and that too much screen time had a negative impact on children’s well-being. Schools will be supported to prohibit mobile phone use with different approaches including banning phones from the school, handing in phones on arrival at school, and keeping phones securely locked away at school. The guidance will respond to concerns from parents about mobile phones, with the latest data from Parent Kind’s National Parent Survey, revealing that 44% of parents are concerned about the amount of time their children spend on electronic devices, rising to 50% of parents of secondary school children. “We are making long-term decisions to ensure all pupils have world class education. This guidance builds on that work which has delivered 89% of schools rated good or outstanding by Ofsted, up from just 68% in 2010. Our plan is working with school standards rising across the board. England has leveled up the international rankings for academic attainment through our multimillion-pound Maths and English program. We are now one of the top performing countries in the Western world for Maths and reading. The government will continue to build on this progress by delivering crucial reforms including by creating the Advanced British Standard.” Education Secretary Gillian Keegan said. 8. What does the underline word “uniform” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Consistent. B. Critical. C. Contradictory. D. Conventional. 9. Which of the following approach is NOT backed by the new guidance? A. Introducing phone lockers in the school. B. Disabling the Internet access in the school. C. Requiring students to hand in phones on campus. D. Restricting students from taking phones to school. 10. Which adjective can best describe the new guidance? A. Well-grounded. B. Cost-effective. C. Energy-consuming. D. Ground-breaking. 11. What is mainly talked about in the text? A. Mobile phones use meets with opposition in British schools. B. A new guidance of mobile phones in schools has come into effect. C. British education has made great achievements in the past few years. D. The British government rises to the challenges posed by parents actively. 【答案】8. A 9. B 10. A 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要介绍的是英国各地的许多学校已经禁止使用手机，并取得了很大的成效。 【8题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线单词前的“Many schools around the country are already prohibiting mobile phone use with great results.(全国各地的许多学校已经禁止使用手机，并取得了很大的成效。)”可知，全国各地的许多学校已经禁止使用手机，且取得很大成效，结合划线单词中的“This guidance will ensure”和“approach across all schools”可知，此处表示该指导方针确保所有学校使用“统一的”方法，所以划线单词的意思与A项“Consistent.统一的”意义相近。故选A项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“Schools will be supported to prohibit mobile phone use with different approaches including banning phones from the school, handing in phones on arrival at school, and keeping phones securely locked away at school.(学校将通过禁止手机进入学校、在到达学校时上交手机、将手机安全地锁在学校等不同的方法来禁止使用手机。)”可知，新指导要求学生禁止带手机进学校、到校上交手机以及将手机安全地锁在学校，并未提到禁止在学校上网。故选B项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据尾段中的“We are making long-term decisions to ensure all pupils have world class education. This guidance builds on that work which has delivered 89% of schools rated good or outstanding by Ofsted, up from just 68% in 2010.(我们正在做出长期决定，以确保所有学生都能接受世界一流的教育。这项指导是建立在这项工作的基础上的，这项工作使被教育标准局评为优秀的学校从2010年的68%上升到89%。)”可知，这项指导是建立在这项工作的基础上的，这项工作使被教育标准局评为优秀的学校从2010年的68%上升到89%，由此可知，这项新指导是有充分理由的。故选A项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据首段中的“Mobile phones are set to be prohibited in schools across England as part of the government’s plan to minimize disturbance and improve behavior in classrooms. New mobile phones in schools guidance issued today backs headteachers in prohibiting the use of mobile phones throughout the school day, including at break times.(作为英国政府减少干扰和改善课堂行为计划的一部分，英国各地的学校将禁止使用手机。今天发布的学校新手机指导意见支持校长禁止在学校全天使用手机，包括在休息时间。)”以及下文介绍的制定该项指导的原因以及取得的成效可知，本文主要介绍的是一项关于在学校使用手机的新规定已经生效。故选B项。 D Children exposed to videos by caregivers for their calming or “babysitting” benefits tended to use phrases and sentences with fewer words. A new study from Southern Methodist University psychologist Sarah Kucker and colleagues reveals that passive video use among children can negatively affect language development, but their caregiver’s motivations for exposing them to digital media could also lessen the impact. Published in the journal Acta Paediatrica, the study involved 302 caregivers of children between 17 and 30 months. Caregivers answered questions about their child’s words, sentences, and how much time they spend on different media activities each day. Those activities included video/TV, video games, video chat, and e-books, with caregivers explaining why they use each activity with their child. Print book reading was also compared. Researchers looked at the amount of media use and the reasons provided by caregivers for their children’s media use. These factors were then compared to the children’s vocabulary and length using two or more words together. The research reveals a negative association between high levels of digital media watching and children’s vocabulary development. However, the negative impact on language skills was lessened when videos were used for educational purposes or to foster social connections-such as through video chats with family members. Kucker acknowledges that parents often use digital media to occupy children while they complete tasks. She suggests that caregivers need to consider what kind of videos and how much their children are watching, and whether they can interact with them during this period. Future research by Kucker and her colleagues will continue to explore the types of videos young children watch, how they use screens with others, and how that impacts language development. 12. What is the potential impact of being exposed to videos by caregivers on children? A. It enhances their vocabulary development. B. It has no significant effect on their language skills. C. It leads to the use of shorter phrases and sentences. D. It encourages them to read print books more often. 13. What do paragraph 2 and 3 tell us about the study? A. Its research process. B. Its theoretical basis. C. Its underlying logic. D. Its scientific evidence. 14. Under what circumstance can the negative impact be lessened? A. When children focus on tasks. B. When children get involved in the content. C. When videos serve as entertainment. D. When videos aid learning and bond building. 15. What is the purpose of the last paragraph? A. To point out the significance of the study. B. To bring out the focus of follow-up studies. C. To present the practical application of the findings. D. To discuss other affecting factors of babies’ growth. 【答案】12. C 13. A 14. D 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文体裁为说明文。文章基于一项关于儿童观看视频与其语言发展之间关系的研究，介绍了研究方法、结果及对未来研究方向的展望。 12题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“Children exposed to videos by caregivers for their calming or “babysitting” benefits tended to use phrases and sentences with fewer words. (为了安抚情绪或“照顾”孩子而观看由看护人提供的视频的儿童倾向于使用词汇较少的短语和句子。)”可知，由看护者为了让婴儿安静或起到临时照看作用而让他们接触视频的孩子倾向于使用更少词汇的短语和句子。故选C。 【13题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“Published in the journal Acta Paediatrica, the study involved 302 caregivers of children between 17 and 30 months. Caregivers answered questions about their child’s words, sentences, and how much time they spend on different media activities each day. Those activities included video/TV, video games, video chat, and e-books, with caregivers explaining why they use each activity with their child. Print book reading was also compared. (这项研究发表在《儿科学报》杂志上，涉及302名17至30个月大儿童的看护人。照顾者回答了关于孩子的单词、句子以及他们每天花在不同媒体活动上的时间的问题。这些活动包括视频/电视、视频游戏、视频聊天和电子书，看护人解释了他们为什么和孩子一起做这些活动。也比较了纸质书的阅读情况。)”和第三段“Researchers looked at the amount of media use and the reasons provided by caregivers for their children’s media use. These factors were then compared to the children’s vocabulary and length using two or more words together. (研究人员调查了孩子们使用媒体的数量，以及照顾者为孩子使用媒体提供的原因。然后将这些因素与孩子们的词汇量和使用两个或两个以上单词的长度进行比较。)”可知，这两段详细介绍了研究的实施过程，包括参与研究的儿童看护者的数量、他们需要回答的问题内容、涉及的媒体活动类型，以及研究人员如何比较和分析这些因素对孩子词汇发展的影响。故选A。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段中的“However, the negative impact on language skills was lessened when videos were used for educational purposes or to foster social connections-such as through video chats with family members. (然而，当视频用于教育目的或促进社会联系时（例如通过与家人视频聊天），对语言技能的负面影响就会减少。)”可知，当视频用于教育目的或促进社交联系时（如与家庭成员进行视频聊天），对语言技能的负面影响会减轻。故选D。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Future research by Kucker and her colleagues will continue to explore the types of videos young children watch, how they use screens with others, and how that impacts language development. (Kucker和她的同事们未来的研究将继续探索幼儿观看的视频类型，他们如何与他人一起使用屏幕，以及这对语言发展的影响。)”可知，其目的是介绍后续研究的重点方向，即继续探索儿童观看的视频类型、他们如何与他人共用屏幕，以及这对语言发展的影响。故选B。 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Summer is a wonderful season filled with lots of fun in the sun. But what if your job requires you to spend several hours outside each and every day? ____16____ But today I’m sharing some easy ways to protect my skin from the sun’s harmful rays. Time of Day is Important The sun is at its most intense (强烈的) level and UV is at its strongest between the hours of 10a.m. and 4 p.m. We typically try to complete our outside chores (家务) before 10 a.m. ____17____ Sometimes after 4 p.m. we’re back outside to finish up the mowing (割草), fencing or cattle working and can often work until dark. I’ve learned that the shorter your shadow underneath you, the stronger the UV rays can be. ____18____ Cover Arms and Legs When my husband mows the yard, he wears heavy jeans and a long-sleeve shirt. Although he was initially very hesitant to wear a long-sleeve shirt, he was actually cooler than he would have been otherwise because that hot sun was not shining directly upon his skin. ____19____ It’s good to remember: When possible, wear the tightest-weave fabric you can. Gloves Serve Double Duty ____20____ Most of the time I like to wear lightweight garden gloves with special fingertips to allow me to operate my smart phone without removing the gloves. Wearing gloves not only helps me hold things more securely, but they also prevent the skin on my hands from the sun. A. I typically wear gloves when working outside. B. A hat that shades your face and ears is a smart move. C. Sun cream has its place in people’s skin-protection choices. D. These tips get me through most days of our work outdoors. E. When the sun starts getting high in the sky, we come inside. F. So it’s best to be outside when your shadow is longer than your height. G. I’ve learned that the tighter the weave, the more protection is received. 【答案】16. C 17. E 18. F 19. G 20. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是在夏季户外活动时如何保护好自己的皮肤免受太阳有害射线的伤害。 【16题详解】 根据空前的“But what if your job requires you to spend several hours outside each and every day?(但是如果你的工作要求你每天花几个小时在户外呢?)”可知，夏季很热在外面几个小时该怎么办呢，引出下文要讲述的内容，所以此空出为回答上文的问题，根据空后的“But today I’m sharing some easy ways to protect my skin from the sun’s harmful rays.(但是今天我要分享一些简单的方法来保护我的皮肤免受太阳有害射线的伤害。)”可知，本文下面讲述的是如何用简单的方法保护自己的皮肤免受阳光的伤害，由此可知，该空出就要回答空前的问题，且内容与保护皮肤相关，C选项“Sun cream has its place in people’s skin-protection choices.(防晒霜在人们的护肤选择中占有一席之地。)”讲述的是防晒油是一个保护皮肤的选择，符合题意。故选C项。 【17题详解】 根据本段的主题句“Time of Day is Important(一天中的时间很重要)”可知，本段讲述的内容与户外时间有关系，结合空前的“We typically try to complete our outside chores (家务) before 10 a.m. (我们通常会在上午10点之前完成外面的家务。)”可知，一般上午10点前完成户外的任务，E选项“When the sun starts getting high in the sky, we come inside. (当太阳开始在天空中升起时，我们就会进入室内。)”讲述的是太阳升高时应该回到室内，内容与本段吻合和与承接空前的内容。故选E项。 【18题详解】 根据本段主题句“Time of Day is Important(一天中的时间很重要)”可知，本段讲述的内容与户外时间有关系，结合空前的“I’ve learned that the shorter your shadow underneath you, the stronger the UV rays can be. (我知道你身下的影子越短，紫外线就越强。)”可知，影子越短，紫外线成都越强，F选项“So it’s best to be outside when your shadow is longer than your height. (所以，当你的影子比你的身高长时，最好呆在室外。)”与空前的内容为因果关系，逻辑合理，且与本段的主题内容吻合。故选F项。 【19题详解】 根据空后的“It’s good to remember: When possible, wear the tightest-weave fabric you can.(最好记住:如果可能的话，穿最紧的衣服。)”可知，可能的话，外出穿编制最紧的衣物，结合本段主题句“Cover Arms and Legs(遮住胳膊和腿)”可知，本段讲述的内容与盖住自己的胳膊和腿，也就是出行时的穿着有关系，G选项“I’ve learned that the tighter the weave, the more protection is received.(我知道编织得越紧，就能得到越多的保护。)”讲述的是编制的越紧 受到的保护越多，与本段主题吻合，且与空前内容一致。故选G项。 【20题详解】 根据本段的主题句“Gloves Serve Double Duty(手套有双重作用)”可知，本段讲述的内容与戴手套相关，根据空后的“Most of the time I like to wear lightweight garden gloves with special fingertips to allow me to operate my smart phone without removing the gloves. (大多数时候，我喜欢戴轻便的园艺手套，它有特殊的指尖，这样我就可以在不摘下手套的情况下操作我的智能手机。)”讲述的是作者戴手套的种类以及便利之处可知，此空处讲述的与作者戴手套相关，A选项“I typically wear gloves when working outside.(我在室外工作时通常戴手套。)”内容与本段主题一致，且与空后的内容衔接。故选A项。 第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 My mother, 85, once a legendary talker, stopped talking months ago. To ___21___ her silent days, my sister and I would turn on music program and TV series, but she ignored them and always stared at the wall, looking somehow ___22___. And then, one day, a baseball game was broadcast. It seemed to have totally touched her. She turned away from the wall and then started to ___23___: “Oh.” “Good.” “Nice!” As a Chicago native, she was once a devoted Dodgers ___24___, mainly because of that barrier-breaking miracle named Jackie Robinson. But she didn’t ___25___ love baseball. As she was a single mother of two, we couldn’t ___26___ many games when I was young. But she managed to take us to see the old Washington Senators play, where workers ___27___ free baseball bats. To her ___28___, my sister and I never developed the baseball interest, but she made other baseball friends. For years she was the only woman in Rotisserie League. She came in last every year. But winning wasn’t the ___29___. She just wanted to be part of the game. As with all other men in her team, she ____30____ to follow her heart more than her head. Maybe I shouldn’t have been surprised that game awakened her that afternoon. I turned off the TV and asked if I could get her anything more. “More ____31____,”she said. She meant me, but I realize now that she also meant the ____32____. Over her difficult years, baseball was a more ____33____ partner than most anything else. I ____34____ her that night and promised I’d visit her the next day. But when I did, she slept peacefully forever. Still, spending that last magical game with her was a ____35____. Even better: This time, she won. 21. A. witness B. fill C. celebrate D. lengthen 22. A. vacant B. curious C. expectant D. hopeful 23. A. apologize B. complain C. highlight D. cheer 24. A. hero B. fan C. coach D. player 25. A. simply B. truly C. fully D. naturally 26. A. miss B. win C. afford D. control 27. A. broke off B. set aside C. took back D. gave away 28. A. disappointment B. satisfaction C. delight D. relief 29 A. question B. point C. excuse D. result 30. A. pretended B. feared C. tended D. declined 31. A. company B. trouble C. explanation D. rest 32. A. service B. TV C. game D. team 33. A. professional B. independent C. cautious D. faithful 34. A. warned B. kissed C. grasped D. disturbed 35. A. dream B. choice C. gift D. lesson 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. C 33. D 34. B 35. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章通过描述母亲对棒球热爱和她在棒球投手联盟中的经历，展现了母亲对棒球的深厚情感以及棒球对她生活的意义。最后，作者提到在母亲去世前的那个晚上，自己陪伴她看了棒球比赛，这是给母亲的一份特别的礼物，而这次，母亲“赢了”。文章表达了对母亲深深的怀念和对棒球带给母亲快乐与陪伴的感激之情。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：为了填补她沉默的日子，我和妹妹会打开音乐节目和电视剧，但她总是忽视它们，一直盯着墙看，看起来有些茫然。A. witness见证，目睹；B. fill填满，填充；C. celebrate庆祝；D. lengthen使变长。根据上文“My mother, 85, once a legendary talker, stopped talking months ago.”可知，母亲突然沉默不语，因此这里指为了填补她沉默的日子。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. vacant空缺的，茫然的；B. curious好奇的；C. expectant期待的；D. hopeful有希望的。根据“but she ignored them and always stared at the wall”可知，母亲盯着墙看，表情很茫然。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她从墙边转过身来，开始欢呼起来：“哦。”“好。”“棒！”A. apologize道歉；B. complain抱怨；C. highlight强调；D. cheer欢呼。根据““Oh.” “Good.” “Nice!””可知，母亲开始欢呼。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：作为芝加哥本地人，她曾是一名忠实的道奇队粉丝，这主要是因为那位名叫杰基·罗宾逊的打破种族隔阂的棒球天才。A. hero英雄；B. fan粉丝；C. coach教练；D. player运动员。根据“mainly because of that barrier-breaking miracle named Jackie Robinson.”可知，因为那位名叫杰基·罗宾逊的打破种族隔阂的棒球天才，母亲成为了道奇队的忠实粉丝。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：但她不仅仅喜欢棒球。A. simply仅仅；B. truly真正地；C. fully充分地；D. naturally自然地。根据“But she managed to take us to see the old Washington Senators play, where workers ___7__ free baseball bats.”可知，母亲不仅仅喜欢棒球，还喜欢看棒球比赛。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：作为两个孩子的单亲妈妈，我小时候我们买不起很多比赛门票。A. miss错过；B. win赢；C. afford付得起；D. control控制。根据“As she was a single mother of two,”可知，作为单亲妈妈，在作者小时候很多比赛门票是付不起的。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：但她设法带我们去看华盛顿参议员队的比赛，那里的工人会赠送免费的棒球棒。A. broke off中断；B. set aside留出；C. took back退回；D. gave away赠送。根据“free baseball bats”可知，棒球棒是免费赠送的。故选D。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：令她失望的是，我和妹妹从来没有对棒球产生兴趣，但她交了其他棒球朋友。A. disappointment失望；B. satisfaction满意；C. delight高兴；D. relief宽慰。根据“my sister and I never developed the baseball interest”可知，作者和妹妹对棒球不感兴趣，这让母亲很失望。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但获胜不是重点。A. question问题；B. point要点；C. excuse借口；D. result结果。根据“She just wanted to be part of the game.”可知，对于母亲来说，比赛的输赢不是重点。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：和其他队员一样，她往往更听从内心的声音，而不是理智。A. pretended假装；B. feared害怕；C. tended往往会；D. declined下降。根据“follow her heart more than her head.”可知，母亲往往更听从内心的声音，而不是理智。故选C。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“更多的陪伴，”她说。A. company陪伴；B. trouble麻烦；C. explanation解释；D. rest剩余部分。根据下文“I ___14___ her that night and promised I’d visit her the next day.”可知，母亲需要更多的陪伴。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她指的是我，但我现在意识到，她也指的是比赛。A. service服务；B. TV电视；C. game比赛；D. team队伍。根据上文“And then, one day, a baseball game was broadcast.”可知，此处是信息词game的词汇复现。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在她艰难的岁月里，棒球是她最忠实的伙伴。A. professional职业的；B. independent独立的；C. cautious谨慎的；D. faithful忠诚的。根据上文“As a Chicago native, she was once a devoted Dodgers ___4___,”可知，母亲是一名忠实的道奇队粉丝，因此，棒球是她最忠实的伙伴。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：那天晚上我吻了她，并承诺第二天去看望她。A. warned警告；B. kissed亲吻；C. grasped抓住；D. disturbed打扰。根据“and promised I’d visit her the next day.”可知，作者亲吻母亲跟她道别。故选B。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：不过，能和她一起度过那最后一场神奇的比赛，是一份礼物。A. dream梦想；B. choice选择；C. gift礼物；D. lesson课，教训。根据“Even better: This time, she won.”可知，在母亲去世前能陪她看一场棒球比赛对于作者来说是一份礼物。故选C。 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。 A group of young novices (新手) recently enrolled in a night school to learn the suona, ___36___ is a traditional Chinese musical instrument. The suona class at the Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Center’s art school was set to enroll 16 students but _____37_____ (surprising) attracted 491 applicants. Xue Tianlong, ______38______ young suona player from the Zhejiang Performing Arts Group’s Folk Music Orchestra in east China’s Zhejiang Province, agreed to teach the class as an experimental challenge. _____39_____ (originate) from Harbin in northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, 36-year-old Xue started playing the suona at age 7, against his parents’ wishes. Reflecting _____40_____ the challenges he faced in learning the suona, Xue shared that he often practiced for four to five hours a day and ___41___ (endure) moments of frustration and doubt. At that time, many people believed the suona was only used for _____42_____ (occasion) such as funerals, weddings, and celebrations. In junior high, he even played popular music on the suona during class. Xue’s _____43_____ (commit) led to his admission into the China Conservatory of Music for his undergraduate degree and the Shanghai Conservatory of Music for his postgraduate studies. With over 10 years of teaching experience, Xue hopes to use public welfare courses _____44_____ (facilitate) a wider spread of the rich culture of Chinese folk music and cultivate a much ______45______ (deep) appreciation and understanding of the suona among young people. 【答案】36. which 37. surprisingly 38. a 39. Originating 40. on##upon 41. endured 42. occasions 43. commitment 44. to facilitate 45. deeper 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了浙江省文化中心艺术学校的唢呐班意外火爆，491人报名原定的16个名额。将教授此课程的唢呐手薛天龙分享了他克服困难学习唢呐的经历，表示希望通过公益课程推广中国民族音乐文化，让年轻人更深入地理解和欣赏唢呐。 【36题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：最近，一群年轻的新手报名参加了一所夜校学习中国传统乐器——唢呐。空处引导非限制性定语从句，对先行词suona作补充说明，先行词指物，在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which作引导词。故填which。 【37题详解】 考查副词。句意：浙江省文化中心艺术学校的唢呐班原定招收16名学生，但意外地吸引了491名申请者。空处修饰动词attracted，应用副词surprisingly，意为“意外地，出人意料地”，作状语。故填surprisingly。 【38题详解】 考查冠词。句意：薛天龙是中国东部浙江省表演艺术集团民族乐团的一名年轻的唢呐手，他同意教这门课，作为一个实验性的挑战。空处表示泛指，意为“一名年轻的唢呐手”，应用不定冠词，且young的发音以辅音音素开头，应用a。故填a。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：36岁的薛来自中国东北黑龙江省哈尔滨市，他从7岁起就不顾父母的反对开始吹唢呐。句子主干成分完整，空处为非谓语动词，originate from“来自”和Xue逻辑上是主动关系，因此应用originate的现在分词形式，作状语，且句首单词首字母应大写。故填Originating。 【40题详解】 考查介词。句意：在回想学习唢呐时所面临的挑战时，薛分享说，他经常每天练习四到五个小时，忍受沮丧和怀疑的时刻。固定短语reflect on/upon意为“思考，回想”。故填on/upon。 【41题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：在回想学习唢呐时所面临的挑战时，薛分享说，他经常每天练习四到五个小时，忍受沮丧和怀疑的时刻。空处和practiced并列，作宾语从句的谓语，时态为一般过去时，应用endure“忍受”的过去式形式。故填endured。 【42题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：当时，许多人认为唢呐只用于葬礼、婚礼和庆典等场合。空处作for的宾语，结合“such as funerals, weddings, and celebrations”可知，可数名词occasion应用复数形式。故填occasions。 【43题详解】 考查名词。句意：他的投入使他得以进入中国音乐学院攻读本科学位，并进入上海音乐学院攻读研究生学位。空处作主语，被Xue’s修饰，commit的名词形式commitment符合题意，意为“投入，奉献”，是不可数名词。故填commitment。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：薛老师有十多年的教学经验，希望通过公益课程，让中国丰富的民族音乐文化得到更广泛的传播，让年轻人对唢呐声有更深刻的理解和欣赏。句子主干成分完整，空处作句子的目的状语，表示“为了……”，应用facilitate“促进，推动”的不定式形式。故填to facilitate。 【45题详解】 考查形容词比较级。句意：薛老师有十多年的教学经验，希望通过公益课程，让中国丰富的民族音乐文化得到更广泛的传播，让年轻人对唢呐声有更深刻的理解和欣赏。空处修饰名词appreciation，且空前有much，表达的是比较的概念，应用deep的比较级形式。故填deeper。 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节：（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你校英文版“My Campus”专栏正在征集文章，请你以“Our Charming Campus In All Four Seasons”为题，向同学们介绍我校的四季校园景观。内容包括： 1. 我校四季分明的风景； 2. 你对学校的热爱和在校期间的感受。 注意： (1)词数100个左右； (2)短文的题目已为你写好，不计入总词数。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Our Charming Campus In All Four Seasons Our campus is a beautiful place that showcases distinct scenery in all four seasons. In spring, cherry blossoms bloom, painting the campus pink. The air is filled with the sweet fragrance of flowers, and the newly sprouted grass makes the campus look fresh and lively. Summer brings lush greenery. The big trees provide cool shade, and the colorful flowers in the garden add a touch of brightness. Autumn is a season of harvest and beauty. The leaves turn red and yellow, like butterflies flying in the air. Winter covers the campus with a layer of white snow, making the trees look like ice sculptures. I love our campus deeply. Studying in such a charming place makes me feel energetic and happy. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以“Our Charming Campus In All Four Seasons”为题，向同学们介绍学校四季分明的风景，同时表达对学校的热爱和在校期间的感受。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 独特的：distinct → unique 芬芳：fragrance → aroma 提供：provide → offer 充满活力的：energetic → dynamic 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Summer brings lush greenery. 拓展句：Summer, which is a season full of vitality, brings lush greenery that makes the campus look like a green paradise. 【点睛】[高分句型1] Our campus is a beautiful place that showcases distinct scenery in all four seasons. (运用了that引导的定语从句) [高分句型2] In spring, cherry blossoms bloom, painting the campus pink. (运用了现在分词作伴随状语) [高分句型3] Studying in such a charming place makes me feel energetic and happy. (运用了动名词短语作主语) 第二节（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。 “Did you write your thank-you notes?” I asked my son, Jon. “No, not yet, Mom,” Jon replied, rolling his eyes. He promised to do it when he got back from Kim's house. However, I demanded that he not leave the house until he finished writing a note to everyone he came in contact with during the job interview. “Even the receptionist who was rude to me?” Jon asked with a confused expression. “Especially her!” Jon was home on Christmas break from college and had just finished interviewing with his first-choice company in Cleveland, Ohio. It was a rare opportunity considering that jobs were in short supply. The power of a thank-you note is something I drilled into my boy from the time he was old enough to hold a pencil. It didn't matter if it was for a birthday, Christmas or graduation. Every gift had to be acknowledged with sincere gratitude within twenty-four hours. Growing up, my mom was a stickler for thank-you notes. But she phrased it in such a way that it came across not as a threat but as a privilege. She'd say, “Your words of sincere gratitude have the power to change someone's life for the better—even if it's just for a moment.” Her advice changed my life, and it was my hope that it would change Jon's life as well. After an hour, Jon emerged from his room and handed over eight thank-you notes. To my delight, they were all sincere and heartfelt, even the one to the receptionist who had been less than friendly. Before Jon left to visit Kim, he turned to me and announced that he was pretty sure a thank-you note to the CEO or the receptionist wasn't going to land him the job. With a smile, I told him to wait and see. Jon was twenty-one years old, and I felt foolish telling a grown man what to do, but I also didn't want him living in our basement for the rest of his life! 注意: 1. 续写词数应为150左右; 2. 请按如下格式作答。 A week later, Jon received a call from the company. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next day after work, I found a thank-you note on my bedside table. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】A week later, Jon received a call from the company. Shifting uneasily in his chair, he picked up the phone. “Yes, this is Jon,” he said, trying to keep his voice steady. I watched him, my heart pounding. As he continued to speak, his face lit up with an excited smile. When he hung up the phone, he turned to me, eyes shining. He told me that they were really impressed with his interview, but what really stood out were the thank-you notes. The CEO mentioned that he was touched by the notes and appreciated the effort Jon put into thanking everyone, including the receptionist. I felt a rush of pride and relief. I knew it would work. The next day after work, I found a thank-you note on my bedside table. Surprised, I picked it up, unfolded it, and was greeted with Jon’s familiar handwriting. It was a thank-you note from Jon. He thanked me for pushing him to do his best and for teaching him the importance of gratitude, which had truly changed his life. As I read the note, tears welled up in my eyes. I had always believed in the power of gratitude and a thank-you note, but seeing it come full circle like this was more rewarding than I could have ever imagined. Jon was not only succeeding in his career but also growing into a thoughtful and compassionate man. And that was the greatest gift of all. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，文章讲述了一位母亲教导儿子乔恩写感谢信的重要性，并如何通过实践影响了儿子的生活。母亲强调写感谢信的力量，不仅是对他人的尊重和感激，也是个人成长和成功的关键。乔恩在面试后写了感谢信，这些信最终帮助他在求职过程中获得了优势。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“一周后，乔恩接到了公司的电话。”可知，第一段可描写电话的内容——面试官对乔恩印象深刻是因为他的感谢信，同时描述乔恩收到电话后的情绪澎湃，作者感到自豪和宽慰。 ②由第二段首句内容“第二天下班后，我在床头柜上发现了一张感谢信。”可知，第二段可描写作者在床头柜上发现了儿子乔恩给她写的感谢信，描述感谢信的内容以及作者的情绪和感悟。 2.续写线索： 乔恩接到面试公司电话——转述电话内容给作者——面试官因为感谢信对乔恩印象深刻——乔恩面试成功——作者发现床头柜下乔恩写给自己的感谢信——介绍信件中的内容——作者最终感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①挪动：shift/move ②提及：mention/refer to ③打开：unfold/open 情绪类 ①激动的：excited/exhilarated ②感到骄傲：feel a rush of pride/feel extremely proud 【点睛】[高分句型1].  When he hung up the phone, he turned to me, eyes shining.（句中含有when引导的时间状语从句以及独立主格结构） [高分句型2]. He thanked me for pushing him to do his best and for teaching him the importance of gratitude, which had truly changed his life.（由关系代词which引导非限制性定语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 西宁市第二中学优质教育集团2024—2025学年度第二学期 高二年级英语学科期末考试卷 第一部分：听力（共20小题，每小题1.5分，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 does the man plan to do this weekend? A. Watch a movie. B. Grow trees. C. Go to Lucy’ home. 2. Why does Sally look happy? A. She got a promotion. B. Her husband will come back. C. She has four days off this week. 3 Who is the boy probably talking to? A. His classmate. B. His friend. C. His family member. 4. What is the topic of the conversation? A. Which pet shop to go to. B. How to look after pets. C. Whether to keep a pet. 5. What does the woman think of the film Spaceman? A. Fantastic. B. Boring. C. Just so-so. 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，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is Ms. Cameron’s problem? A. She has high blood pressure. B. She suffers from heart disease. C. She has a terrible headache. 7. What is the man’s last suggestion for Ms. Cameron? A. Stopping drinking and smoking. B. Taking some medicine. C. Getting plenty of sleep. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Which subject might the girl’s mother do well in? A Math. B. English. C. History. 9. Why does the man mention his co-workers? A. To show English is important. B. To explain how they learn English. C. To point out learning English is difficult. 10. What does the man intend to do? A. Ask his friends for help. B. Study grammar with the girl. C. Take some lessons online. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What does the man give Jasmine as a present? A. A bike. B. A watch. C. A phone. 12. What does the man say about Uncle Jacob? A. He is smart. B. He is generous. C. He is positive. 13. Why does the man refuse Jasmine’s invitation? A. He has to deal with his report. B. He is busy preparing for a test. C. He needs to care for his mother. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What season is it now? A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Winter. 15. What is the woman worried about? A. Her work. B. Her husband’s health. C. Her skin problems. 16. What will the speakers do first? A. Climb a mountain. B. Cook chicken soup. C. Do some shopping. 听第10段材料，回答第17至于20题。 17. Where do the couple come from? A. Sweden. B. The UK. C. The USA. 18. Why do the couple want to buy the rights to “Last Christmas”? A. They hate the band that released it. B. They desire to enjoy it alone. C. They hope to make it disappear. 19. How much money have the couple collected so far? A. $15,000,000. B. $330,000. C. $62,000. 20. What do we know about Hannah? A She has only 2 children. B. She used to work in a cafe. C. She has been married for 13 years. 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，D）中，选出最佳选项。 A The tastiest hotels around the world For food enthusiasts on vacation, few places feature more high-end dishes than the Michelin-starred restaurants in the world’s top hotels. Here are some recommendations to consider. The Restaurant, Dolder Grand: Zurich, Switzerland Sitting in the hills above Zurich, the Dolder Grand is home to “The Restaurant” led by chef Heiko Nieder. This two-Michelin-starred dining destination has creative dishes and impressive wine. Hjem: Northumberland, UK Located in rolling hills in Northumberland; Hjem is one of the UK’s most sought-after places to dine and spend the night. Offering a one-Michelin-starred menu, Hjem highlights local produce, providing a true taste of the region. Be sure not to miss their breakfast, included in the room rate. Côte By Mauro Colagreco, Capella Bangkok: Thailand Overlooking Chao Phraya river, this one-Michelin-starred Côte By Mauro Colagreco at Capella Bangkok combines tastes from France with traarronal Thai ingredients. Open for lunch and dinner, it offers a tasting menu. Pergola, Rome Cavalieri, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel: Italy Situated in a roof garden atop the Rome Cavalieri, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel, La Pergola is the only three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Rome. Signature dishes include homemade pasta. As for the hotel side of things, you’ll find rooms decorated with invaluable art pieces dating back three centuries. 1. Which restaurant offers a true taste of the local food? A. The Restaurant. B. Hjem. C. Côte By Mauro Colagreco. D. Pergola. 2 What do we learn about Côte by Mauro Colagreco? A. It offers Thai breakfast. B. It is a rooftop restaurant. C. It is under French influence. D. It is open around the clock. 3. What do these four hotels have in common? A. They are all 3 centuries old. B. They all sit in the hilly areas. C. They are all located in Europe. D. They all serve high-end dishes. B In a scenic community, a man known as Uncle Green has redefined the concept of waste. As a yam bean farmer, Uncle Green held a deep respect for education, coming from his own unfulfilled academic eagerness. Noticing a lack of enthusiasm for reading among the youth, he was determined to make a difference. In 1997, he established a scholarship program initially funded by the local community, including contributions from other patrons. However, Uncle Green realized the need for a sustainable approach to support both education and the environment. His innovative solution emerged in 2002 when he launched a scholarship fund fueled by the community’s recycling efforts. This initiative not only provided financial aid to students but also actively engaged the community in a collective environmental and educational effort. The program grew rapidly, transforming recyclables into educational scholarships and promoting a culture of sustainability. Today, the community awards scholarships annually during the Mid-Autumn Festival, benefiting students from a wide range of educational backgrounds. The initiative has recycled60 tons of materials each year, fostering a spirit of volunteerism and responsibility. Success stories, such as that of a doc tor al student in electrical engineering and a student attending a famous university, are a testament (证明) to the program’s impact. These students have not only achieved academically but also expressed a desire to contribute to their community. Over two decades since its foundation, Uncle Green’s vision continues to inspire. The Community Development Association upholds his legacy by awarding scholarships to an increasing number of students. The collective effort has cultivated (培养) a love for reading and a commitment to sustainable living among the youth. Uncle Green’s story is a powerful example of how individual initiative and community cooperation can lead to sustainable change. It demonstrates the harmony between traditional values and modern social needs, providing a model for communities worldwide. 4. What inspired Uncle Green to start the scholarship program? A. The demand of his profession. B. His desire to teach children. C. His deep respect for eagerness. D. The youths’ unwillingness to read. 5. How did Uncle Green’s scholarship program achieve sustainability? A. Through government grants. B. Through annual fundraisers. C. Through community recycling. D. Through business partnerships. 6. Why does the author mention the two students in paragraph 5? A. To seek for help from the community. B. To attract more youths to the initiative. C. To indicate the importance of scholarship. D. To show the success of Uncle Green’s initiative. 7. What can Uncle Green’s story tell us? A. Unity and innovation can create lasting change. B. Education relies heavily on financial donations. C. Environmental efforts outweigh academic pursuits. D. Traditional methods can solve contemporary issues. C Mobile phones are set to be prohibited in schools across England as part of the government’s plan to minimize disturbance and improve behavior in classrooms. New mobile phones in schools guidance issued today backs headteachers in prohibiting the use of mobile phones throughout the school day, including at break times. Many schools around the country are already prohibiting mobile phone use with great results. This guidance will ensure there is a uniform approach across all schools. By the age of 12, 97% of children have their own mobile phone, according to Ofcom. Too much time spent on mobile phones in schools can lead to online bullying, distraction and classroom disturbance which, in turn, can lead to lost learning time. Last year, UNESCO called for smartphones to be banned from schools as evidence showed it was linked to reduced educational performance and that too much screen time had a negative impact on children’s well-being. Schools will be supported to prohibit mobile phone use with different approaches including banning phones from the school, handing in phones on arrival at school, and keeping phones securely locked away at school. The guidance will respond to concerns from parents about mobile phones, with the latest data from Parent Kind’s National Parent Survey, revealing that 44% of parents are concerned about the amount of time their children spend on electronic devices, rising to 50% of parents of secondary school children. “We are making long-term decisions to ensure all pupils have world class education. This guidance builds on that work which has delivered 89% of schools rated good or outstanding by Ofsted, up from just 68% in 2010. Our plan is working with school standards rising across the board. England has leveled up the international rankings for academic attainment through our multimillion-pound Maths and English program. We are now one of the top performing countries in the Western world for Maths and reading. The government will continue to build on this progress by delivering crucial reforms including by creating the Advanced British Standard.” Education Secretary Gillian Keegan said. 8. What does the underline word “uniform” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Consistent. B. Critical. C. Contradictory. D. Conventional. 9. Which of the following approach is NOT backed by the new guidance? A. Introducing phone lockers in the school. B. Disabling the Internet access in the school. C. Requiring students to hand in phones on campus. D. Restricting students from taking phones to school. 10. Which adjective can best describe the new guidance? A. Well-grounded. B. Cost-effective. C. Energy-consuming. D. Ground-breaking. 11. What is mainly talked about in the text? A. Mobile phones use meets with opposition in British schools. B. A new guidance of mobile phones in schools has come into effect. C. British education has made great achievements in the past few years. D. The British government rises to the challenges posed by parents actively. D Children exposed to videos by caregivers for their calming or “babysitting” benefits tended to use phrases and sentences with fewer words. A new study from Southern Methodist University psychologist Sarah Kucker and colleagues reveals that passive video use among children can negatively affect language development, but their caregiver’s motivations for exposing them to digital media could also lessen the impact. Published in the journal Acta Paediatrica, the study involved 302 caregivers of children between 17 and 30 months. Caregivers answered questions about their child’s words, sentences, and how much time they spend on different media activities each day. Those activities included video/TV, video games, video chat, and e-books, with caregivers explaining why they use each activity with their child. Print book reading was also compared. Researchers looked at the amount of media use and the reasons provided by caregivers for their children’s media use. These factors were then compared to the children’s vocabulary and length using two or more words together. The research reveals a negative association between high levels of digital media watching and children’s vocabulary development. However, the negative impact on language skills was lessened when videos were used for educational purposes or to foster social connections-such as through video chats with family members. Kucker acknowledges that parents often use digital media to occupy children while they complete tasks. She suggests that caregivers need to consider what kind of videos and how much their children are watching, and whether they can interact with them during this period. Future research by Kucker and her colleagues will continue to explore the types of videos young children watch, how they use screens with others, and how that impacts language development. 12. What is the potential impact of being exposed to videos by caregivers on children? A. It enhances their vocabulary development. B. It has no significant effect on their language skills. C. It leads to the use of shorter phrases and sentences. D. It encourages them to read print books more often. 13. What do paragraph 2 and 3 tell us about the study? A. Its research process. B. Its theoretical basis. C. Its underlying logic. D. Its scientific evidence. 14. Under what circumstance can the negative impact be lessened? A. When children focus on tasks. B. When children get involved in the content. C. When videos serve as entertainment. D. When videos aid learning and bond building. 15. What is the purpose of the last paragraph? A. To point out the significance of the study. B To bring out the focus of follow-up studies. C. To present the practical application of the findings. D. To discuss other affecting factors of babies’ growth. 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Summer is a wonderful season filled with lots of fun in the sun. But what if your job requires you to spend several hours outside each and every day? ____16____ But today I’m sharing some easy ways to protect my skin from the sun’s harmful rays. Time of Day is Important The sun is at its most intense (强烈的) level and UV is at its strongest between the hours of 10a.m. and 4 p.m. We typically try to complete our outside chores (家务) before 10 a.m. ____17____ Sometimes after 4 p.m. we’re back outside to finish up the mowing (割草), fencing or cattle working and can often work until dark. I’ve learned that the shorter your shadow underneath you, the stronger the UV rays can be. ____18____ Cover Arms and Legs When my husband mows the yard, he wears heavy jeans and a long-sleeve shirt. Although he was initially very hesitant to wear a long-sleeve shirt, he was actually cooler than he would have been otherwise because that hot sun was not shining directly upon his skin. ____19____ It’s good to remember: When possible, wear the tightest-weave fabric you can. Gloves Serve Double Duty ____20____ Most of the time I like to wear lightweight garden gloves with special fingertips to allow me to operate my smart phone without removing the gloves. Wearing gloves not only helps me hold things more securely, but they also prevent the skin on my hands from the sun. A. I typically wear gloves when working outside. B. A hat that shades your face and ears is a smart move. C. Sun cream has its place in people’s skin-protection choices. D. These tips get me through most days of our work outdoors. E. When the sun starts getting high in the sky, we come inside. F. So it’s best to be outside when your shadow is longer than your height. G. I’ve learned that the tighter the weave, the more protection is received. 第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 My mother, 85, once a legendary talker, stopped talking months ago. To ___21___ her silent days, my sister and I would turn on music program and TV series, but she ignored them and always stared at the wall, looking somehow ___22___. And then, one day, a baseball game was broadcast. It seemed to have totally touched her. She turned away from the wall and then started to ___23___: “Oh.” “Good.” “Nice!” As a Chicago native, she was once a devoted Dodgers ___24___, mainly because of that barrier-breaking miracle named Jackie Robinson. But she didn’t ___25___ love baseball. As she was a single mother of two, we couldn’t ___26___ many games when I was young. But she managed to take us to see the old Washington Senators play, where workers ___27___ free baseball bats. To her ___28___, my sister and I never developed the baseball interest, but she made other baseball friends. For years she was the only woman in Rotisserie League. She came in last every year. But winning wasn’t the ___29___. She just wanted to be part of the game. As with all other men in her team, she ____30____ to follow her heart more than her head. Maybe I shouldn’t have been surprised that game awakened her that afternoon. I turned off the TV and asked if I could get her anything more. “More ____31____,”she said. She meant me, but I realize now that she also meant the ____32____. Over her difficult years, baseball was a more ____33____ partner than most anything else. I ____34____ her that night and promised I’d visit her the next day. But when I did, she slept peacefully forever. Still, spending that last magical game with her was a ____35____. Even better: This time, she won. 21. A. witness B. fill C. celebrate D. lengthen 22. A. vacant B. curious C. expectant D. hopeful 23. A. apologize B. complain C. highlight D. cheer 24. A. hero B. fan C. coach D. player 25. A. simply B. truly C. fully D. naturally 26. A. miss B. win C. afford D. control 27. A. broke off B. set aside C. took back D. gave away 28. A. disappointment B. satisfaction C. delight D. relief 29. A. question B. point C. excuse D. result 30. A. pretended B. feared C. tended D. declined 31. A. company B. trouble C. explanation D. rest 32. A. service B. TV C. game D. team 33. A. professional B. independent C. cautious D. faithful 34. A. warned B. kissed C. grasped D. disturbed 35. A. dream B. choice C. gift D. lesson 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。 A group of young novices (新手) recently enrolled in a night school to learn the suona, ___36___ is a traditional Chinese musical instrument. The suona class at the Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Center’s art school was set to enroll 16 students but _____37_____ (surprising) attracted 491 applicants. Xue Tianlong, ______38______ young suona player from the Zhejiang Performing Arts Group’s Folk Music Orchestra in east China’s Zhejiang Province, agreed to teach the class as an experimental challenge. _____39_____ (originate) from Harbin in northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, 36-year-old Xue started playing the suona at age 7, against his parents’ wishes. Reflecting _____40_____ the challenges he faced in learning the suona, Xue shared that he often practiced for four to five hours a day and ___41___ (endure) moments of frustration and doubt. At that time, many people believed the suona was only used for _____42_____ (occasion) such as funerals, weddings, and celebrations. In junior high, he even played popular music on the suona during class. Xue’s _____43_____ (commit) led to his admission into the China Conservatory of Music for his undergraduate degree and the Shanghai Conservatory of Music for his postgraduate studies. With over 10 years of teaching experience, Xue hopes to use public welfare courses _____44_____ (facilitate) a wider spread of the rich culture of Chinese folk music and cultivate a much ______45______ (deep) appreciation and understanding of the suona among young people. 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节：（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你校英文版“My Campus”专栏正在征集文章，请你以“Our Charming Campus In All Four Seasons”为题，向同学们介绍我校的四季校园景观。内容包括： 1. 我校四季分明的风景； 2. 你对学校的热爱和在校期间的感受。 注意： (1)词数100个左右； (2)短文的题目已为你写好，不计入总词数。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（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。 “Did you write your thank-you notes?” I asked my son, Jon. “No, not yet, Mom,” Jon replied, rolling his eyes. He promised to do it when he got back from Kim's house. However, I demanded that he not leave the house until he finished writing a note to everyone he came in contact with during the job interview. “Even the receptionist who was rude to me?” Jon asked with a confused expression. “Especially her!” Jon was home on Christmas break from college and had just finished interviewing with his first-choice company in Cleveland, Ohio. It was a rare opportunity considering that jobs were in short supply. The power of a thank-you note is something I drilled into my boy from the time he was old enough to hold a pencil. It didn't matter if it was for a birthday, Christmas or graduation. Every gift had to be acknowledged with sincere gratitude within twenty-four hours. Growing up, my mom was a stickler for thank-you notes. But she phrased it in such a way that it came across not as a threat but as a privilege. She'd say, “Your words of sincere gratitude have the power to change someone's life for the better—even if it's just for a moment.” Her advice changed my life, and it was my hope that it would change Jon's life as well. After an hour, Jon emerged from his room and handed over eight thank-you notes. To my delight, they were all sincere and heartfelt, even the one to the receptionist who had been less than friendly. Before Jon left to visit Kim, he turned to me and announced that he was pretty sure a thank-you note to the CEO or the receptionist wasn't going to land him the job. With a smile, I told him to wait and see. Jon was twenty-one years old, and I felt foolish telling a grown man what to do, but I also didn't want him living in our basement for the rest of his life! 注意: 1. 续写词数应为150左右; 2. 请按如下格式作答。 A week later, Jon received a call from the company. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next day after work, I found a thank-you note on my bedside table. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$