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葫芦岛市普通高中2024-2025学年下学期期末考试 高二英语 时间：120分钟 满分：150分 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生须在答题卡和试题卷上规定的位置，准确填写本人姓名、准考证号，并核对条形码上的信息。确认无误后，将条形码粘贴在答题卡上相应位置。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上各题目规定答题区域内，超出答题区域书写或写在本试卷上的答案无效。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What are the speakers probably talking about? A. The bike price. B. A bike race. C. The man’s bike. 2. Why has the woman moved the boys seat? A. He has trouble in listening. B. He talks too much. C. She wants to see him better. 3. When did the man get his niece’s call? A. At 6:05. B. At 6:00. C. At 5:45. 4. What does the man think is most needed to succeed? A. Luck. B. Effort. C. Talent. 5. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At home. B. In a shop. C. In a restaurant. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the man going to do this summer? A. Work at a hotel. B. Repair his house. C. Teach a course. 7. How will the man use the money? A. To hire a gardener. B. To buy books. C. To buy some flowers. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What is the woman recommending to the man? A. A book. B. A club. C. A course. 9. What is the woman reading now? A. The Beautiful Mind. B. The Great Gatsby. C. The Kite Runner. 10. How much time does the man have to read the book? A. About two weeks. B. About three weeks. C. About one month. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. How did the man learn about the apartment? A. From his friend. B. In the newspaper. C. Through the Internet. 12. What is covered in the rent? A. Electricity. B. Gas. C. Water. 13. When can the man move in? A. On Thursday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. Why did the woman fail to catch the bus? A. The bus left earlier than usual. B. She was late. C. She wanted to walk home. 15. What is the man worried about? A. The public transportation. B. The woman’s safety. C. The dangerous neighborhood. 16. What does the woman decide to do in the end? A. Complain to the local government. B. Call the newspaper. C. Buy a car. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. Cooling fans. B. Room design. C. Air conditioning. 18. Which country might have invented the first cooling device? A. Egypt. B. Rome. C. China. 19. Which cooling method has the longest history? A. Wet plants. B. Hand fans. C. Cold water. 20. Where is the passage most probably taken from? A. A history book. B. A culture magazine. C. A radio programme. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Guided Tour of London Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace Join a guided tour to explore London’s iconic Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben. With skip-the-line tickets, access Westminster Abbey to discover its treasures. The following information is provided for your reference. Highlights ●Efficiently visit three top London attractions. ●Let a guide lead through busy areas, ensuring you don’t miss any hidden sights. ●Avoid queues with skip-the-line access, saving you precious time. ●Capture photos of famous landmarks from the best points recommended by your guide. What’s Included A tour by a 5-Star Licensed Guide with live commentary in your chosen language. Skip-the-line tickets, priority group entry (max 20 people), and headsets for Westminster Abbey. Your guide will also share fascinating anecdotes and historical context, bringing each site to life. Plus, get access to exclusive areas of Westminster Abbey that are usually off-limits to regular visitors. Additional Information Arrive 10 minutes early; no refund for latecomers. Tours in one language. Entry restricted during masses. Keep quiet as it’s a place of worship. Limited pram (婴儿车) access, no luggage storage, no pets. Consider wearing comfortable shoes, as there will be some walking involved, and dress appropriately, especially when visiting Westminster Abbey. Limited-time Deal Grab a 5% discount now! Pay only £111.49 per person (was£117.35). But act fast — the deal ends on July 25, 2025. Explore London’s iconic sites, with free cancellation 24 hours before the tour starts. Don’t miss this chance to experience London’s rich history at a great price! 1. What advantage can tourists get from the skip-the-line tickets? A. Entering Buckingham Palace directly. B. Avoiding long queues at Westminster Abbey. C. Gaining access to exclusive areas of Big Ben. D. Getting a discount on the tour price. 2. If a tourist arrives 5 minutes late for the tour, what will happen? A. They can still join the tour but need to pay an extra fee. B. They will be given a chance to catch up with the group. C. They won’t get a refund and may miss part of the tour. D. They can reschedule the tour for another day without charge. 3. Where is this passage most probably taken from? A. A historical research paper. B. A fashion magazine. C. A geography textbook. D. A travel advertisement. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。本文介绍伦敦威斯敏斯特教堂等景点的导览游，含亮点、包含内容、额外信息及限时优惠，吸引游客报名。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Highlights部分第三点“Avoid queues with skip-the-line access, saving you precious time. (通过免排队通道避免排队，为您节省宝贵时间。)”以及What’s Included部分“Skip-the-line tickets, priority group entry (max 20 people), and headsets for Westminster Abbey. (免排队门票、优先团体入场（最多 20 人）以及威斯敏斯特教堂的耳机。)”可知，免排队门票的优势是避免在威斯敏斯特教堂排队。故选B项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Additional Information部分第一句“Arrive 10 minutes early; no refund for latecomers. (提前10分钟到达；迟到者不退款。)”可知，如果游客迟到5分钟，将不获退款，且可能错过部分行程。故选C项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据全文内容，尤其是“Join a guided tour to explore London’s iconic Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben. With skip-the-line tickets, access Westminster Abbey to discover its treasures. (参加导游，探索伦敦标志性的威斯敏斯特教堂、白金汉宫和大本钟。有了免排队票，就可以进入威斯敏斯特教堂，发现它的宝藏。)”, “Limited-time Deal (限时优惠)”以及“free cancellation 24 hours before the tour starts (旅游开始前24小时免费取消)”等信息可知，文章是一则介绍伦敦旅游团的广告，目的是吸引游客报名。故选D项。 B In the heart of the Netherlands, a simple pot of tomato soup is simmering (煨), not just with flavors but with the warmth of human connection. As a student volunteer, I, Lot Wolff, stood shoulder to shoulder with elderly folks at a community center, chopping tomatoes, mincing garlic, and tearing spinach leaves. The air was filled with the flavour of ingredients and the rhythmic chatter of newfound friends. This initiative, Oma’s Soep, was the brainchild of Max Kranendijk. He explained, “In the Netherlands, grandmas are kitchen legends when it comes to soups. Their recipes are like family treasures, passed down through generations.” Our goal was straightforward yet profound: to cut down loneliness among the elderly. Young volunteers like me carried bags of ingredients to community centers and retirement homes. The kitchen became a vibrant (充满活力的) place where age melted away. Maurice, an elderly participant, smiled and shared, “Loneliness is a heavy burden, but here, every moment is a delight. It’s a beautiful way to spend the day.” His words echoed the moods of everyone present. As we stirred the soup together, stories flowed freely. Lenny, an elderly woman with a twinkle in her eye, laughed, “Old folks often complain about aches and pains, but young people bring life! I love hearing their tales from the outside world — the gossip, the adventures. It’s like a breath of fresh air.” Now, Oma’s Soep has expanded beyond our cooking sessions. The soup is sold in shops across the Netherlands, with half of the profits contributed to further solving loneliness. It’s heartwarming to see how a simple bowl of soup has become a symbol of unity, breaking down barriers and fostering meaningful connections between generations. This initiative truly deserves praise “two thumbs up”! 4. In paragraph 1, what does the “warmth of human connection” refer to? A. The heat from cooking the soup. B. The friendly interaction among people. C. The comfortable temperature of the community center. D. The shared love for traditional Dutch food. 5. What does Maurice think of the activity at the community center? A. It is a good way to learn cooking skills. B. It helps him forget his physical problems. C. It makes his day enjoyable and meaningful. D. It provides a chance to share family stories. 6. What can be inferred from Lenny’s words? A. The loneliness among the elderly deserves social attention. B Young people rarely share their life stories with the elderly. C. The elderly dislike complaining about their health. D. Gossip is the main topic in the cooking sessions. 7. In the last paragraph, what is the significance of selling Oma’s Soep in shops? A. To promote Dutch cuisine worldwide. B. To increase the income of volunteers. C. To expand the influence of the community center. D. To distribute more funds to relieve elderly loneliness. 【答案】4. B 5. C 6. A 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章以荷兰社区公益项目“Oma’s Soep”为核心，讲述创始人Max Kranendijk如何带领学生志愿者与老人们一起烹煮传统番茄汤，借此打破代际隔阂、缓解老人孤独。 【4题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段的句子“As a student volunteer, I, Lot Wolff, stood shoulder to shoulder with elderly folks at a community center, chopping tomatoes, mincing garlic, and tearing spinach leaves. (作为一名学生志愿者，我洛特·沃尔夫（Lot Wolff）与社区中心的老人肩并肩站在一起，切西红柿、剁蒜、撕菠菜叶。)”可知，作者用“warmth of human connection”强调的是一起切菜、聊天时彼此间的友好互动。故选B项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段Maurice的话“Loneliness is a heavy burden, but here, every moment is a delight. It’s a beautiful way to spend the day. (孤独是沉重的负担，但在这里，每一刻都是快乐的。这是度过一天的美好方式。)”可知，他觉得活动让他的一天变得愉快且有意义。故选C项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段的句子“Lenny, an elderly woman with a twinkle in her eye, laughed, “Old folks often complain about aches and pains, but young people bring life! I love hearing their tales from the outside world — the gossip, the adventures. It’s like a breath of fresh air.” (莱尼是一位眼睛闪闪发光的老妇人，她笑着说：“老人们经常抱怨病痛，但年轻人带来了生命！我喜欢从外面的世界听他们的故事——八卦，冒险。就像呼吸到了新鲜空气。”)”可知，Lenny说老人常抱怨病痛，而年轻人带来新鲜故事，“像一股清新的空气”。这暗示老人孤独问题需要社会关注。故选A项。 【7题详解】 细节理解题。根据末段句子“The soup is sold in shops across the Netherlands, with half of the profits contributed to further solving loneliness. (这种汤在荷兰各地的商店出售，一半的利润用于进一步解决孤独问题。)”可知，将汤品商业化是为了把部分利润继续用于缓解老人孤独。故选D项。 C In the vast, icy landscapes of Antarctica, Adélie penguins go about their lives, unaware that their poop (排泄物) could play a crucial role in the fight against climate change. This unexpected discovery has opened up new perspectives on the complicated relationship between wildlife and the planet’s climate system. Scientists from the University of Helsinki have found that ammonia (氨气) in penguin poop combines with air molecules (分子) to form tiny particles, which act as cloud condensation nuclei (凝结核). These nuclei are essential for cloud formation. Clouds, in turn, reflect sunlight back into space, effectively cooling the Earth. This cooling effect is especially significant over the oceans, where the dark water absorbs a large amount of solar radiation. In a 60,000-penguin colony, ammonia levels can reach 1,000 times the background standard. Given that polar regions lack common nuclei sources like dust, penguin poop fills a vital gap in the natural cloud-forming process. However, the impact of clouds on the climate is two-fold. While they help cool the Earth by reflecting sunlight, over snow-covered areas, clouds can also trap heat near the surface, acting like a blanket. Scientists are still working to understand how these contrasting effects balance out across different environments. Climate change poses a direct threat to this delicate balance. As sea temperatures rise and ocean ecosystems change, the population of krill, the main food source for penguins, may decline. A decrease in krill means less food for penguins, which could lead to a reduction in their numbers. Consequently, the amount of ammonia-rich poop would decrease, potentially weakening the cloud-cooling process that helps regulate the planet’s temperature. This discovery highlights the interconnectedness of all life on Earth. Every species, no matter how small, contributes to maintaining the balance of our ecosystem. To fight with climate change, we must take action. 8. Why is penguin poop particularly important for cloud formation in polar regions? A. Polar oceans absorb less solar radiation than other areas. B. Polar regions don’t have common cloud-forming “seeds” like dust. C. The ammonia in their poop can trap heat like a blanket. D. Penguin groups in Antarctica make 1,000 times more ammonia than other animals. 9. What does the underlined word “two-fold” mean? A. Clouds perform both cooling and heating effects. B. Clouds function to trap heat over polar regions. C. Clouds keep heat during day and night cycles. D. Clouds rely on ammonia for their existence. 10. How does climate change endanger the cloud-cooling process? A. Through a direct rise in sea temperature. B. By decreasing the populations of krill and penguins. C. By altering clouds to trap excessive heat. D. By transforming the chemical properties of penguin poop. 11 What is the main purpose of the last paragraph? A. To present detailed research findings. B. To discuss various climate change impacts. C. To advocate environmental protection actions. D. To illustrate species interdependence. 【答案】8. B 9. A 10. B 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了阿德利企鹅的排泄物中的氨能形成云凝结核，进而通过云层反射阳光冷却地球，同时阐述了气候变化对这一生态过程的威胁，以及保护生物多样性对维持气候平衡的重要性。旨在考查学生理解科普说明文信息、分析生态关联及把握“生物与气候相互作用”主题的能力。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段最后一句“Given that polar regions lack common nuclei sources like dust, penguin poop fills a vital gap in the natural cloud-forming process.(鉴于极地地区缺乏像尘埃这样的常见凝结核，企鹅粪便填补了自然云形成过程中的一个重要空白)”可知，极地地区缺乏如尘埃等常见的云凝结核，而企鹅排泄物填补了这一空白。选项B“极地地区没有像尘埃这样常见的云形成‘种子’”与原文表述一致。故选B。 【9题详解】 词句猜测题。“twofold”出现在第三段首句，后文“While they help cool the Earth by reflecting sunlight, over snow-covered areas, clouds can also trap heat near the surface, acting like a blanket.(虽然它们通过反射阳光来帮助地球降温，但在积雪覆盖的地区，云也可以像毯子一样在地表附近捕获热量)”解释了云层的双重作用：即云层既反射阳光降温，又在积雪区域保温。选项A“云层同时具有冷却和加热的效果”符合文意。故选A。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Climate change poses a direct threat to this delicate balance. As sea temperatures rise and ocean ecosystems change, the population of krill, the main food source for penguins, may decline. A decrease in krill means less food for penguins, which could lead to a reduction in their numbers. Consequently, the amount of ammonia-rich poop would decrease, potentially weakening the cloud-cooling process that helps regulate the planet’s temperature.(气候变化对这种微妙的平衡构成直接威胁。随着海水温度的上升和海洋生态系统的变化，企鹅的主要食物来源磷虾的数量可能会下降。磷虾的减少意味着企鹅的食物减少，这可能导致企鹅数量的减少。因此，富含氨的粪便的数量会减少，可能会削弱有助于调节地球温度的云冷却过程)”指出，气候变化导致磷虾数量减少，企鹅食物短缺，进而数量下降，最终使含氨排泄物减少，削弱云层冷却作用。选项B“通过减少磷虾和企鹅的数量”与原文逻辑一致。故选B。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“This discovery highlights the interconnectedness of all life on Earth. Every species, no matter how small, contributes to maintaining the balance of our ecosystem. To fight with climate change, we must take action.(这一发现凸显了地球上所有生命的相互联系。每一个物种，无论多小，都有助于维持我们生态系统的平衡。为了应对气候变化，我们必须采取行动)”强调地球生命的相互关联性，并呼吁采取行动（减少碳排放、保护栖息地等），核心目的是倡导环保措施。选项C“倡导环境保护行动”正确。故选C。 D In recent years, Labubu, a strange-looking, uneven-toothed toy, has become a worldwide success. This lovely figure, made by Chinese company Pop Mart, has become popular among collectors around the world, showing that “ugly-cute” is the new trend. Designed by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung, Labubu is part of Pop Mart’s “The Monsters” series. With its big, round eyes, sharp ears, and a playful smile, Labubu stands out in the world of collectibles. But what really makes Labubu so wanted is the blind-box model. When fans buy a blind box, they don’t know which Labubu they will get. It might be a Labubu dressed as an astronaut, or a rare, special-edition figure. This exciting surprise has made collecting Labubu an addictive hobby. Labubu’s global popularity is easy to notice. Outside Pop Mart stores in cities like London and Los Angeles, long lines form hours before the stores open. Fans there often complain about how hard it is to get these toys, and many have to pay high prices to those who resell them. Famous people like Rihanna and David Beckham have also been seen showing off Labubu toys, either as decorations on their bags or in their personal collections. This star influence has made Labubu well-known, turning it into a fashionable accessory. Pop Mart’s success with Labubu is remarkable. In 2024, “The Monsters” series, which includes Labubu, earned over 3 billion yuan, doubling the company’s profits. With stores opening in many places across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, Pop Mart is expanding globally. However, success also brings problems. People who buy large numbers of Labubu toys to sell at higher prices are a problem. Also, too many people in the stores have caused safety concerns, making Pop Mart stop in-store sales in some areas. But these difficulties won’t stop Labubu. Its success shows the power of creative design and clever marketing, and it’s a great example of Chinese pop culture becoming popular around the world. 12. What is the main reason for Labubu’s popularity? A. Unique look and blind-box surprise. B. High profit return for resellers. C. Global market presence. D. High-quality materials and craft. 13. Which of the following statements is supported by Paragraph 3? A. Labubu’s popularity is limited to major cities. B. Celebrity influence has expanded Labubu’s market. C. Fans can easily find all Labubu editions in stores. D. Pop Mart has reduced production to increase prices. 14. What problems does Pop Mart face because of Labubu’s success? A. Too many fans refusing to buy Labubu toys. B. Low sales in the in-store sales in some area. C. Resellers and safety issues caused by overcrowding. D. Difficulty in finding good designers for new toys. 15. Which of the following would be the best title for the text? A. The Global Influence of Blind-Box Collectables B. Pop Mart’s Strategies for Toy Market Domination C. Chinese Artistic Toys: A Rising Trend in International Markets D. Labubu: Transforming from a Local Hit to a Worldwide Star 【答案】12. A 13. B 14. C 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了Labubu玩具从本土走向全球的成功历程及影响。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。 根据第二段中“But what really makes Labubu so wanted is the blind - box model. When fans buy a blind box, they don’t know which Labubu they will get. It might be a Labubu dressed as an astronaut, or a rare, special - edition figure. This exciting surprise has made collecting Labubu an addictive hobby.(但真正让Labubu如此受欢迎的是盲盒模式。当粉丝们购买盲盒时，他们不知道会得到哪个Labubu。它可能是装扮成宇航员的Labubu，也可能是罕见的限量版。这种令人兴奋的惊喜让收集Labubu成为一种令人上瘾的爱好)”可知，Labubu受欢迎的主要原因是其独特的外观和盲盒带来的惊喜。故选A。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。 根据第三段中“Famous people like Rihanna and David Beckham have also been seen showing off Labubu toys, either as decorations on their bags or in their personal collections. This star influence has made Labubu well - known, turning it into a fashionable accessory.(像蕾哈娜和大卫·贝克汉姆这样的名人也被看到炫耀Labubu玩具，要么作为他们包上的装饰品，要么在他们的个人收藏中。这种明星效应让Labubu广为人知，使其成为一种时尚配饰)”可知，第三段提到明星的影响力扩大了Labubu的市场。故选B。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。 根据最后一段中“People who buy large numbers of Labubu toys to sell at higher prices are a problem. Also, too many people in the stores have caused safety concerns, making Pop Mart stop in - store sales in some areas.(大量购买Labubu玩具然后以高价转售的人是个问题。此外，店内人太多也引发了安全问题，使得泡泡玛特在某些地区停止了店内销售)”可知，泡泡玛特因为Labubu的成功而面临转售者和因拥挤造成的安全问题。故选C。 15题详解】 主旨大意题。本句第一段的“In recent years, Labubu, a strange-looking, uneven-toothed toy, has become a worldwide success.(近年来，一个长相奇特、牙齿参差不齐的玩具Labubu在全球取得了成功)”，接着介绍了Labubu的设计、受欢迎的原因、全球的影响力、泡泡玛特的成功以及面临的问题等，整体围绕Labubu从一个小众热门玩具转变为全球明星展开。由此可知，D选项“Labubu：从本土热门到全球明星”适合作本文最佳标题。故选D。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Have you ever kept a secret that felt like a weight in your heart? Most of us have. Secrecy is more than silence — it’s a choice to withhold (扣留) specific information. Consider a high school student struggling with math but hiding his/ her difficulties, fearing others will see him/her as incapable. ___16___. ___17___. Take Li Wei for example, who hid his concern about his height, worrying friends would laugh at him. Ironically, it’s not the act of hiding that harms most — it’s the “thinking” about the secret during quiet moments, like lying awake at night, which fuels shame and isolation. Why do secrets confuse us? Our brains treat unresolved issues as urgent. Chen Lin once lied about finishing a group project on time. Even after the project ended, her mind replayed the lie, making her feel guilty and distant from friends. Studies found that the more we “mind-wander” to secrets, the more our happiness suffers. ___18___. Secrets can stress relationships, but not always. In healthy friendships, like Xiao Yue planning a surprise birthday party for her best friend, secrets can strengthen trust. ___19___. But hiding mistakes — like cheating on a test — breeds guilt and destroys self-respect. Poor relationships often “cause” harmful secrets (like a bullied student hiding pain), worsening both the secret and the bond. How can we cope? There are three methods. Namely, regulating emotions, solving problems positively and sharing wisely. Zhang Hao journaled to ease piano exam shame; Liu Ying sought tutoring instead of hiding scores; Liang Min shared her fear of public speaking with a teacher, turning it into a shared goal. As experts suggest, “___20___. The key to happiness may lie in knowing when to stay silent — and when to speak your truth.” A. This “intention” to hide creates stress even before he/ she faces questions. B. What kinds of secrets do we keep? C. These thoughts create a silent burden, making us feel alone in our struggles. D. “Good secrets” (like kindness plans) feel exciting, not exhausting. E. Secrets are part of growing up, but they don’t have to control us. F. Teens often hide feelings like insecurities about appearance or fancy. G. Immoral secrets trigger the most shame. 【答案】16. A 17. F 18. C 19. D 20. E 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要介绍了秘密对人的心理影响，包括秘密带来的压力、愧疚感及对人际关系的作用，并给出调节情绪、积极解决问题和明智分享的应对方法。 【16题详解】 前文“Consider a high school student struggling with math but hiding his/ her difficulties, fearing others will see him/her as incapable.(想想一个高中生在数学上苦苦挣扎，但却隐藏了自己的困难，担心别人会认为他/她无能)”提到高中生因担心被视为无能而隐藏数学困难，A选项“这种隐藏的“意图”甚至在他/她面对问题之前就会造成压力”中的“This “intention”to hide”直接指代前文中“隐藏困难”的意图，指出这种意图在面对问题前就已产生压力，与前文形成因果逻辑。故选A。 【17题详解】 根据下文“Take Li Wei for example, who hid his concern about his height, worrying friends would laugh at him.(以Li Wei为例，他隐藏了对自己身高的担忧，担心的朋友会嘲笑他)”可知，段落以 Li Wei隐藏对身高的担忧为例，属于“外貌不安全感”。F选项“青少年经常隐藏自己的感觉，比如对外表或外表的不安全感”明确指出“青少年常隐藏外貌不安全感等感受”，与例子高度匹配。故选F。 【18题详解】 前文“Studies found that the more we “mind-wander” to secrets, the more our happiness suffers.(研究发现，我们越“神游”秘密，我们的幸福感就越受影响)”提到“对秘密的反复思考会降低幸福感”，C选项“这些想法制造了一种无声的负担，让我们在挣扎中感到孤独”中的“these thoughts”指代上文“mind wander to secrets”的思维活动,“silent burden”和“feel alone”进一步解释这种思考带来的孤独感，与前文形成递进关系。故选C。 【19题详解】 上文“In healthy friendships, like Xiao Yue planning a surprise birthday party for her best friend, secrets can strengthen trust.(在健康的友谊中，就像Xiao Yue为她最好的朋友计划一个惊喜的生日聚会一样，秘密可以加强信任)”以“惊喜派对”为例说明积极秘密，D选项““好的秘密”（就像善意计划）让人兴奋，而不是筋疲力尽”中的“good secrets”直接呼应“strengthen trust”，与下文“But hiding mistakes — like cheating on a test — breeds guilt and destroys self-respect.(但隐瞒错误——比如考试作弊——会滋生负罪感，破坏自尊)”提到“隐藏错误”的消极秘密形成对比，逻辑清晰。故选D。 【20题详解】 作为结尾句，E选项“秘密是成长的一部分，但它们不必控制我们”总结全文，既肯定秘密是成长的一部分，又通过“but”引出应对之道，与后文“The key to happiness may lie in knowing when to stay silent — and when to speak your truth.(幸福的关键在于知道什么时候保持沉默，什么时候说出你的真相)”提到的“知道何时沉默、何时坦诚是幸福的关键”形成呼应，升华主题。故选E。 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Songs get us through our lives. Each time I listen to my favorite song Reach, I am deeply impressed by its lyrics (歌词): “If I could reach higher, just for one moment touch the sky.” ___21___ we hear this enthusiastic song sung by Gloria Estefan, we can ___22___ imagine how she managed to return to the stage after her serious back injury. In 1990, this Cuban singer was ___23___ down in a terrible traffic accident, and the doctor ___24___ that she might never walk again. But Gloria did not give up and kept on working hard towards her recovery. Just one year after the ___25___, she stood up again and ___26___ this encouraging song at the Atlanta Olympics. Whenever I think of Gloria, a ___27___ comes back to me. When I entered university, naturally shy, ordinary-looking, and with ___28___ scores in my lessons, just like an ugly duckling, I seemed to be the least outstanding one in my class. Continuous failures drove me into ___29___. “Am I bound to take a back seat to everyone else?” ____30____ to submit to such a fate, I spared no efforts to work on my lessons and joined in many activities, such as English speech contests, recitals, and dramas. I just wanted to catch every little opportunity to ____31____ myself. My constant efforts finally ____32____. I received some awards. More importantly, I gained courage and ____33____ to face any difficulty in my journey through life. ____34____ is just like farming. You ____35____ what you sow. Once you have a dream, don’t hesitate. Keep moving. 21. A. Unless B. Because C. Until D. When 22. A. nearly B. easily C. finally D. rarely 23. A. knocked B. cut C. pulled D. turned 24. A. argued B. doubted C. declared D. added 25. A. performance B. disaster C. journey D. concert 26. A. wrote B. recorded C. covered D. presented 27. A. memory B. view C. question D. fancy 28. A. standard B. average C. high D. fantastic 29. A. anger B. weakness C. trouble D. hopelessness 30. A. Free B. Eager C. Unwilling D. Disappointed 31. A. satisfy B. enjoy C. improve D. excuse 32. A. took off B. went out C. paid off D. gave out 33. A. money B. praise C. profit D. confidence 34. A. Life B. Competition C. Difficulty D. Journey 35. A. reserve B. harvest C. purchase D. collect 【答案】21. D 22. B 23. A 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. C 32. C 33. D 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过歌手Gloria Estefan在车祸后重返舞台的故事，以及作者自己在大学期间通过努力改变命运的经历，感悟到生活就像耕种，一分耕耘一分收获，有梦想就要坚持前行。 【21题详解】 考查连词词义辨析。句意：当我们听到Gloria Estefan演唱这首热情洋溢的歌曲时，我们能轻易想象出她在严重的背部受伤后是如何重返舞台的。A. Unless除非；B. Because因为；C. Until直到；D. When当……时。根据前文“Each time I listen to my favorite song”和后文“we hear this enthusiastic song”可知，这里描述的是听歌时的感受，故选D项。 【22题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：当我们听到Gloria Estefan演唱这首热情洋溢的歌曲时，我们能轻易想象出她在严重的背部受伤后是如何重返舞台的。A. nearly几乎；B. easily容易地；C. finally最终；D. rarely很少。根据后文“how she managed to return to the stage after her serious back injury”可知，歌曲的感染力让人很容易联想到歌手的经历。故选B项。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：1990年，这位古巴歌手在一场可怕的交通事故中被撞倒，医生宣布她可能再也无法行走。A. knocked敲打、撞击；B. cut切割；C. pulled拉；D. turned转动。根据“In 1990, this Cuban singer was ___3___ down in a terrible traffic accident, and the doctor ___4___ that she might never walk again.”可知，这里指在车祸中被撞倒。故选A项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：1990年，这位古巴歌手在一场可怕的交通事故中被撞倒，医生宣布她可能再也无法行走。A. argued争论；B. doubted怀疑；C. declared宣布；D. added增加。根据后文“she might never walk again”可知，这是医生的诊断结果。故选C项。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这场灾难发生仅一年后，她再次站起来，并在亚特兰大奥运会上演唱了这首鼓舞人心的歌曲。A. performance表演；B. disaster灾难；C. journey旅程；D. concert音乐会。根据前文“In 1990, this Cuban singer was ___3___ down in a terrible traffic accident, and the doctor ___4___ that she might never walk again.”可知，车祸是一场灾难。故选B项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这场灾难发生仅一年后，她再次站起来，并在亚特兰大奥运会上演唱了这首鼓舞人心的歌曲。A. wrote写；B. recorded记录；C. covered覆盖；D. presented呈现。根据后文“this encouraging song at the Atlanta Olympics”可知，她在奥运会上演唱了这首歌。故选D项。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：每当我想起Gloria，一段记忆就会浮现在我的脑海。A. memory记忆；B. view观点；C. question问题；D. fancy幻想。根据“Whenever I think of Gloria, a ___7___ comes back to me. When I entered university, naturally shy, ordinary-looking, and with ___8___ scores in my lessons,”可知，作者是在回忆大学经历，这是一段记忆。故选A项。 28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：进入大学时，我天生害羞，相貌平平，成绩一般，就像一只丑小鸭，似乎是班上最不起眼的人。A. standard标准的；B. average平均的、一般水平的；C. high高的；D. fantastic极好的。根据后文“just like an ugly duckling, I seemed to be the least outstanding one in my class.”可知，作者的成绩一般。故选B项。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：连续的失败让我陷入绝望。A. anger愤怒；B. weakness虚弱；C. trouble麻烦；D. hopelessness绝望。根据前文“Continuous failures”和后文“Am I bound to take a back seat to everyone else?”可知，作者感到绝望。故选D项。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：不愿屈服于这样的命运，我全力以赴学习功课，参加了许多活动，如英语演讲比赛、朗诵和戏剧表演。A. Free自由的；B. Eager渴望的；C. Unwilling不愿意的；D. Disappointed失望的。根据后文“submit to such a fate”可知，作者不愿意屈服于命运。故选C项。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我只想抓住每一个小机会来提升自己。A. satisfy满足；B. enjoy享受；C. improve提高；D. excuse原谅。根据前文“___10___ to submit to such a fate, I spared no efforts to work on my lessons and joined in many activities, such as English speech contests, recitals, and dramas.”可知，作者想提升自己。故选C项。 【32题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我持续的努力终于得到了回报。A. took off起飞；B. went out出去；C. paid off得到回报；D. gave out分发。根据后文“I received some awards”可知，努力有了回报。故选C项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：更重要的是，我获得了勇气和信心来面对人生旅途中的任何困难。A. money金钱；B. praise表扬；C. profit利润；D. confidence信心。根据后文“to face any difficulty in my journey through life.”可知，作者获得了信心。故选D项。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：人生就像耕种。A. Life人生；B. Competition比赛；C. Difficulty困难；D. Journey旅程。根据后文“You ___15___ what you sow.”可知，此处将人生比作耕种。故选A项。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一分耕耘，一分收获。A. reserve保留；B. harvest收获；C. purchase购买；D. collect收集。根据“___14___ is just like farming. You ___15___ what you sow. Once you have a dream, don’t hesitate. Keep moving.”可知，这里指收获播种的成果。故选B项。 第二节（共10小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The oil-paper umbrella is one of the traditional Chinese handicrafts and the earliest umbrellas in the world, with a usage history of over 1,000 years. With all materials ____36____ (source) from nature, it is made purely by hand, and is the crystallization of the ____37____ (wise) of ancient Chinese working people. It is one of the ancient traditional items of the Han ethnic group, and has also spread to ____38____ (vary) parts of Asia such as North Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, and Japan, where it developed local characteristics in different regions. The oil-paper umbrella, ____39____ a type of paper or cloth umbrella originating from China, is known to modern people. ____40____ (current), Yuhang oil-paper umbrellas are the most famous. In Hangzhou, there is also a timeless love story ____41____ (relate) to oil-paper umbrellas. By the West Lake and by the Broken Bridge, the male and female protagonists Xu Xian and Bai Niangzi in “The Legend of the White Snake” met through ____42____ oil-paper umbrella. The oil-paper umbrella ____43____ has a lightweight and beautiful body is a commonly used item in folk weddings and primitive religious activities. It is also popular among users and folk collectors. In 2008, the technique of making the oil-paper umbrella ____44____ (select) as one of the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage representative projects in China, ____45____ the representative inheritor of the project was Bi Liufu. 【答案】36. sourced 37. wisdom 38. various 39. as 40. Currently 41. related 42. an 43. which##that 44. was selected 45. and 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述油纸伞是中国传统手工艺品，流传至亚洲多地，余杭产最著名，关联《白蛇传》，2008年其制作技艺成国家级非遗。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：油纸伞的所有材料都来源于自然，纯手工制作，是中国古代劳动人民智慧的结晶。这里考查with的复合结构，materials与source之间为被动关系，所以应用过去分词作宾补。故填sourced。 【37题详解】 考查名词。句意：油纸伞的所有材料都来源于自然，纯手工制作，是中国古代劳动人民智慧的结晶。定冠词the后接名词，wise的名词形式为wisdom，表“智慧”，是不可数名词，符合语境。故填wisdom。 【38题详解】 考查形容词。句意：它是汉族古老的传统物品之一，也流传到了亚洲的各个地区，如朝鲜、越南、泰国和日本，在不同地区形成了当地特色。此处修饰名词parts，应用形容词various，表“各种各样的”，符合语境。故填various。 【39题详解】 考查介词。句意：油纸伞作为一种起源于中国的纸伞或布伞，为现代人所熟知。此处表示“作为”，应用介词as。故填as。 【40题详解】 考查副词。句意：目前，余杭油纸伞最为著名。此处修饰整个句子，应用副词currently，表“目前”，且位于句首首字母需大写。故填Currently。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在杭州，还有一个与油纸伞相关的永恒爱情故事。此空考查非谓语，love story与relate为被动关系，再由语境可知，应用过去分词作定语。故填related。 【42题详解】 考查冠词。句意：在西湖边、断桥上，《白蛇传》中的男女主角许仙和白娘子因一把油纸伞相遇。此处泛指“一把油纸伞”，用不定冠词，且oil-paper以元音音素开头，应用不定冠词an。故填an。 【43题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：油纸伞体型轻巧美观，是民间婚礼和原始宗教活动中常用的物品。这里考查定语从句，先行词为The oil-paper umbrella，在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which或that引导。故填which或that。 【44题详解】 考查时态和语态。句意：2008年，油纸伞制作技艺被选为中国第一批国家级非物质文化遗产代表性项目，毕六福为该项目的代表性传承人。此空考查谓语动词，根据时间状语In 2008可知，句子应用一般过去时，主语the technique与select之间为被动关系，应用一般过去时的被动语态。故填was selected。 【45题详解】 考查连词。句意：2008年，油纸伞制作技艺被选为中国第一批国家级非物质文化遗产代表性项目，毕六福为该项目的代表性传承人。分析句子结构可知，前后句之间为并列关系，应用并列连词and连接。故填and。 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，你的英国朋友Tom来信表示对中国经典名句“有志者，事竟成”很感兴趣。请你给他写一封回信，内容包括： 1.解释涵义； 2.你的感想。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Tom, Glad to receive your letter! ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best Wishes, Li Hua 【答案】参考范文 Dear Tom, Glad to receive your letter! I am happy to know you’re interested in the Chinese saying “Where there is a will, there is a way.” It means that strong determination and perseverance are key to overcoming obstacles and achieving goals, no matter how challenging they seem. This saying has deeply inspired me. It reminds me that setbacks are temporary — if I stay committed, even small steps forward count. For example, when I struggled with English writing, practising daily helped me improve gradually. It’s not just a motto, but a philosophy that encourages us to turn dreams into reality. What do you think of this idea? Looking forward to your reply! Best wishes, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给英国朋友Tom写一封信，向他解释“有志者，事竟成”这句话的涵义以及你的感想。 【详解】1.词汇积累 坚持不懈：perseverance→persistence 实现：achieve→fulfill 例如：for example→for instance 提高：improve→promote 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：This saying has deeply inspired me. 拓展句：What this saying conveys has deeply inspired me. 【点睛】【高分句型1】It means that strong determination and perseverance are key to overcoming obstacles and achieving goals, no matter how challenging they seem.(运用了that引导的宾语从句，no matter how引导的让步状语从句) 【高分句型2】It reminds me that setbacks are temporary — if I stay committed, even small steps forward count.(运用了that引导的宾语从句，if引导的条件状语从句) 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 It took a day’s drive, but distance was beside the point. I always enjoyed long journeys in my father’s car with my family. However, things went different that time. We were moving to a new town, not for any tourist destination, but to settle down, for my father had a new job there. My mother, sitting on the passenger seat in the front, was talking with my father. She looked excited for the coming new life. But I was down, feeling nervous about starting a new school life. Entering a new school meant adapting to a completely different environment and meeting new classmates and teachers, which I was not good at. On my first day at the new school, I felt lost and out of place. The students already knew each other well, and they chatted happily during breaks. I missed my old friends terribly and wished I could go back to my old school. Feeling lonely. I often spent time alone during breaks and after classes, reading books in the library or drawing pictures in the art room. I missed the good days I had with my old friends and longed for that sense of belonging. As the days went by, I still found it hard to fit in. I was shy and found it difficult to strike up conversations with my classmates. Some of the kids in my class noticed my discomfort and tried to be friendly, but I couldn’t shake off the feeling of being an outsider. I only had words with my desk mate, Alex, when necessary. Things took a turn for the worse when I knocked off Alex’s water bottle by accident, although I picked up the bottle immediately and apologized to him. He got mad at me and seemed not to forgive me. Soon I found we were avoiding each other. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答. However, I was assigned to pair up with Alex to design a poster. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Alex proudly introduced that the fantastic picture was drawn by me. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】However, I was assigned to pair up with Alex to design a poster. Reluctantly, we started working together. I was worried that working with Alex would be very difficult because of our previous relationship. But to my surprise, as the work progressed, we found that we shared many common interests. We put a lot of efforts into the drawings and texts, and finally we completed a quite outstanding poster. Alex seemed to forgive me. He appreciated my efforts and began to care about my feelings. The teacher highly praised our work and our classmates were amazed at the picture on the poster. Alex proudly introduced that the fantastic picture was drawn by me. I smiled shyly but happily as my classmates crowned me and gave me a thumbs-up. Slowly but surely, I started feeling more comfortable in my new school. I made new friends, including Alex, and began to participate in activities in and after classes. By the end of the school year, I had fully adapted to the new environment. Moving to a new town was not only challenging, but it also opened up a world of opportunities and new experiences for me. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者一家搬到一个陌生的城市，但作者很难适应作者新的学校生活，作者感到孤独和不适应。一天，当作者不小心撞翻了同桌亚历克斯的水瓶时，事情变得更糟了，尽管作者立即捡起了瓶子并向他道歉。他生作者的气，似乎不打算原谅作者。很快作者发现他们都在回避对方。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“然而，我被分配与亚历克斯合作设计海报”可知，第一段可描写作者原以为和亚历克斯一起工作会很困难，但是他们配合的很好，他们有很多共同之处。他们的海报设计的也很出色，得到了老师的赞扬。同学们对海报上的画感到惊叹。 ②由第二段首句内容“亚历克斯自豪地介绍说，这幅奇妙的画是我画的。”可知，第二段可描写作者得到了同学们的认可，作者结交了很多新朋友并适应了新环境以及感悟。 2. 续写线索：原以为和亚历克斯一起工作会很困难——配合的很好，海报设计的很出色——得到老师赞扬，同学认可，结交新朋友——适应环境——感悟 3. 词汇激活 行为类 完成：complete/finish 参加：participate in /take part in 开始：begin /start 进步：progress/advance 情绪类 惊讶的：amazed/astonished 担忧的：worried/concerned 【点睛】【高分句型1】But to my surprise, as the work progressed, we found that we shared many common interests. (运用了as引导时间状语从句以及that引导宾语从句) 【高分句型2】Moving to a new town was not only challenging, but it also opened up a world of opportunities and new experiences for me. (运用了动名词短语作主语) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 葫芦岛市普通高中2024-2025学年下学期期末考试 高二英语 时间：120分钟 满分：150分 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生须在答题卡和试题卷上规定的位置，准确填写本人姓名、准考证号，并核对条形码上的信息。确认无误后，将条形码粘贴在答题卡上相应位置。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上各题目规定答题区域内，超出答题区域书写或写在本试卷上的答案无效。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What are the speakers probably talking about? A. The bike price. B. A bike race. C. The man’s bike. 2. Why has the woman moved the boys seat? A. He has trouble in listening. B. He talks too much. C. She wants to see him better. 3. When did the man get his niece’s call? A. At 6:05. B. At 6:00. C. At 5:45. 4. What does the man think is most needed to succeed? A. Luck. B. Effort. C. Talent. 5. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At home. B. In a shop. C. In a restaurant. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the man going to do this summer? A. Work at a hotel. B. Repair his house. C. Teach a course. 7. How will the man use the money? A. To hire a gardener. B. To buy books. C. To buy some flowers. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What is the woman recommending to the man? A. A book. B. A club. C. A course. 9. What is the woman reading now? A The Beautiful Mind. B. The Great Gatsby. C. The Kite Runner. 10. How much time does the man have to read the book? A. About two weeks. B. About three weeks. C. About one month. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. How did the man learn about the apartment? A. From his friend. B. In the newspaper. C. Through the Internet. 12. What is covered in the rent? A. Electricity. B. Gas. C. Water. 13. When can the man move in? A. On Thursday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. Why did the woman fail to catch the bus? A. The bus left earlier than usual. B. She was late. C. She wanted to walk home. 15. What is the man worried about? A. The public transportation. B. The woman’s safety. C. The dangerous neighborhood. 16. What does the woman decide to do in the end? A. Complain to the local government. B. Call the newspaper. C. Buy a car. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A Cooling fans. B. Room design. C. Air conditioning. 18. Which country might have invented the first cooling device? A. Egypt. B. Rome. C. China. 19. Which cooling method has the longest history? A. Wet plants. B. Hand fans. C. Cold water. 20. Where is the passage most probably taken from? A. A history book. B. A culture magazine. C. A radio programme. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Guided Tour of London Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace Join a guided tour to explore London’s iconic Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben. With skip-the-line tickets, access Westminster Abbey to discover its treasures. The following information is provided for your reference. Highlights ●Efficiently visit three top London attractions. ●Let a guide lead through busy areas, ensuring you don’t miss any hidden sights. ●Avoid queues with skip-the-line access, saving you precious time. ●Capture photos of famous landmarks from the best points recommended by your guide. What’s Included A tour by a 5-Star Licensed Guide with live commentary in your chosen language. Skip-the-line tickets, priority group entry (max 20 people), and headsets for Westminster Abbey. Your guide will also share fascinating anecdotes and historical context, bringing each site to life. Plus, get access to exclusive areas of Westminster Abbey that are usually off-limits to regular visitors. Additional Information Arrive 10 minutes early; no refund for latecomers. Tours in one language. Entry restricted during masses. Keep quiet as it’s a place of worship. Limited pram (婴儿车) access, no luggage storage, no pets. Consider wearing comfortable shoes, as there will be some walking involved, and dress appropriately, especially when visiting Westminster Abbey. Limited-time Deal Grab a 5% discount now! Pay only £111.49 per person (was£117.35). But act fast — the deal ends on July 25, 2025. Explore London’s iconic sites, with free cancellation 24 hours before the tour starts. Don’t miss this chance to experience London’s rich history at a great price! 1. What advantage can tourists get from the skip-the-line tickets? A. Entering Buckingham Palace directly. B. Avoiding long queues at Westminster Abbey. C. Gaining access to exclusive areas of Big Ben. D. Getting a discount on the tour price. 2. If a tourist arrives 5 minutes late for the tour, what will happen? A. They can still join the tour but need to pay an extra fee. B. They will be given a chance to catch up with the group. C. They won’t get a refund and may miss part of the tour. D. They can reschedule the tour for another day without charge. 3. Where is this passage most probably taken from? A. A historical research paper. B. A fashion magazine. C. A geography textbook. D. A travel advertisement. B In the heart of the Netherlands, a simple pot of tomato soup is simmering (煨), not just with flavors but with the warmth of human connection. As a student volunteer, I, Lot Wolff, stood shoulder to shoulder with elderly folks at a community center, chopping tomatoes, mincing garlic, and tearing spinach leaves. The air was filled with the flavour of ingredients and the rhythmic chatter of newfound friends. This initiative, Oma’s Soep, was the brainchild of Max Kranendijk. He explained, “In the Netherlands, grandmas are kitchen legends when it comes to soups. Their recipes are like family treasures, passed down through generations.” Our goal was straightforward yet profound: to cut down loneliness among the elderly. Young volunteers like me carried bags of ingredients to community centers and retirement homes. The kitchen became a vibrant (充满活力的) place where age melted away. Maurice, an elderly participant, smiled and shared, “Loneliness is a heavy burden, but here, every moment is a delight. It’s a beautiful way to spend the day.” His words echoed the moods of everyone present. As we stirred the soup together, stories flowed freely. Lenny, an elderly woman with a twinkle in her eye, laughed, “Old folks often complain about aches and pains, but young people bring life! I love hearing their tales from the outside world — the gossip, the adventures. It’s like a breath of fresh air.” Now, Oma’s Soep has expanded beyond our cooking sessions. The soup is sold in shops across the Netherlands, with half of the profits contributed to further solving loneliness. It’s heartwarming to see how a simple bowl of soup has become a symbol of unity, breaking down barriers and fostering meaningful connections between generations. This initiative truly deserves praise “two thumbs up”! 4. In paragraph 1, what does the “warmth of human connection” refer to? A. The heat from cooking the soup. B. The friendly interaction among people. C. The comfortable temperature of the community center. D. The shared love for traditional Dutch food. 5. What does Maurice think of the activity at the community center? A. It is a good way to learn cooking skills. B It helps him forget his physical problems. C. It makes his day enjoyable and meaningful. D. It provides a chance to share family stories. 6. What can be inferred from Lenny’s words? A The loneliness among the elderly deserves social attention. B. Young people rarely share their life stories with the elderly. C. The elderly dislike complaining about their health. D. Gossip is the main topic in the cooking sessions. 7. In the last paragraph, what is the significance of selling Oma’s Soep in shops? A. To promote Dutch cuisine worldwide. B. To increase the income of volunteers. C. To expand the influence of the community center. D. To distribute more funds to relieve elderly loneliness. C In the vast, icy landscapes of Antarctica, Adélie penguins go about their lives, unaware that their poop (排泄物) could play a crucial role in the fight against climate change. This unexpected discovery has opened up new perspectives on the complicated relationship between wildlife and the planet’s climate system. Scientists from the University of Helsinki have found that ammonia (氨气) in penguin poop combines with air molecules (分子) to form tiny particles, which act as cloud condensation nuclei (凝结核). These nuclei are essential for cloud formation. Clouds, in turn, reflect sunlight back into space, effectively cooling the Earth. This cooling effect is especially significant over the oceans, where the dark water absorbs a large amount of solar radiation. In a 60,000-penguin colony, ammonia levels can reach 1,000 times the background standard. Given that polar regions lack common nuclei sources like dust, penguin poop fills a vital gap in the natural cloud-forming process. However, the impact of clouds on the climate is two-fold. While they help cool the Earth by reflecting sunlight, over snow-covered areas, clouds can also trap heat near the surface, acting like a blanket. Scientists are still working to understand how these contrasting effects balance out across different environments. Climate change poses a direct threat to this delicate balance. As sea temperatures rise and ocean ecosystems change, the population of krill, the main food source for penguins, may decline. A decrease in krill means less food for penguins, which could lead to a reduction in their numbers. Consequently, the amount of ammonia-rich poop would decrease, potentially weakening the cloud-cooling process that helps regulate the planet’s temperature. This discovery highlights the interconnectedness of all life on Earth. Every species, no matter how small, contributes to maintaining the balance of our ecosystem. To fight with climate change, we must take action. 8. Why is penguin poop particularly important for cloud formation in polar regions? A. Polar oceans absorb less solar radiation than other areas. B. Polar regions don’t have common cloud-forming “seeds” like dust. C. The ammonia in their poop can trap heat like a blanket. D. Penguin groups in Antarctica make 1,000 times more ammonia than other animals. 9. What does the underlined word “two-fold” mean? A. Clouds perform both cooling and heating effects. B. Clouds function to trap heat over polar regions. C. Clouds keep heat during day and night cycles. D. Clouds rely on ammonia for their existence. 10. How does climate change endanger the cloud-cooling process? A. Through a direct rise in sea temperature. B. By decreasing the populations of krill and penguins. C. By altering clouds to trap excessive heat. D. By transforming the chemical properties of penguin poop. 11. What is the main purpose of the last paragraph? A. To present detailed research findings. B. To discuss various climate change impacts. C. To advocate environmental protection actions. D. To illustrate species interdependence. D In recent years, Labubu, a strange-looking, uneven-toothed toy, has become a worldwide success. This lovely figure, made by Chinese company Pop Mart, has become popular among collectors around the world, showing that “ugly-cute” is the new trend. Designed by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung, Labubu is part of Pop Mart’s “The Monsters” series. With its big, round eyes, sharp ears, and a playful smile, Labubu stands out in the world of collectibles. But what really makes Labubu so wanted is the blind-box model. When fans buy a blind box, they don’t know which Labubu they will get. It might be a Labubu dressed as an astronaut, or a rare, special-edition figure. This exciting surprise has made collecting Labubu an addictive hobby. Labubu’s global popularity is easy to notice. Outside Pop Mart stores in cities like London and Los Angeles, long lines form hours before the stores open. Fans there often complain about how hard it is to get these toys, and many have to pay high prices to those who resell them. Famous people like Rihanna and David Beckham have also been seen showing off Labubu toys, either as decorations on their bags or in their personal collections. This star influence has made Labubu well-known, turning it into a fashionable accessory. Pop Mart’s success with Labubu is remarkable. In 2024, “The Monsters” series, which includes Labubu, earned over 3 billion yuan, doubling the company’s profits. With stores opening in many places across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, Pop Mart is expanding globally. However, success also brings problems. People who buy large numbers of Labubu toys to sell at higher prices are a problem. Also, too many people in the stores have caused safety concerns, making Pop Mart stop in-store sales in some areas. But these difficulties won’t stop Labubu. Its success shows the power of creative design and clever marketing, and it’s a great example of Chinese pop culture becoming popular around the world. 12. What is the main reason for Labubu’s popularity? A. Unique look and blind-box surprise. B. High profit return for resellers. C. Global market presence. D. High-quality materials and craft. 13. Which of the following statements is supported by Paragraph 3? A. Labubu’s popularity is limited to major cities. B. Celebrity influence has expanded Labubu’s market. C. Fans can easily find all Labubu editions in stores. D. Pop Mart has reduced production to increase prices. 14. What problems does Pop Mart face because of Labubu’s success? A. Too many fans refusing to buy Labubu toys. B. Low sales in the in-store sales in some area. C. Resellers and safety issues caused by overcrowding. D. Difficulty in finding good designers for new toys. 15. Which of the following would be the best title for the text? A. The Global Influence of Blind-Box Collectables B. Pop Mart’s Strategies for Toy Market Domination C. Chinese Artistic Toys: A Rising Trend in International Markets D. Labubu: Transforming from a Local Hit to a Worldwide Star 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Have you ever kept a secret that felt like a weight in your heart? Most of us have. Secrecy is more than silence — it’s a choice to withhold (扣留) specific information. Consider a high school student struggling with math but hiding his/ her difficulties, fearing others will see him/her as incapable. ___16___. ___17___. Take Li Wei for example, who hid his concern about his height, worrying friends would laugh at him. Ironically, it’s not the act of hiding that harms most — it’s the “thinking” about the secret during quiet moments, like lying awake at night, which fuels shame and isolation. Why do secrets confuse us? Our brains treat unresolved issues as urgent. Chen Lin once lied about finishing a group project on time. Even after the project ended, her mind replayed the lie, making her feel guilty and distant from friends. Studies found that the more we “mind-wander” to secrets, the more our happiness suffers. ___18___. Secrets can stress relationships, but not always. In healthy friendships, like Xiao Yue planning a surprise birthday party for her best friend, secrets can strengthen trust. ___19___. But hiding mistakes — like cheating on a test — breeds guilt and destroys self-respect. Poor relationships often “cause” harmful secrets (like a bullied student hiding pain), worsening both the secret and the bond. How can we cope? There are three methods. Namely, regulating emotions, solving problems positively and sharing wisely. Zhang Hao journaled to ease piano exam shame; Liu Ying sought tutoring instead of hiding scores; Liang Min shared her fear of public speaking with a teacher, turning it into a shared goal. As experts suggest, “___20___. The key to happiness may lie in knowing when to stay silent — and when to speak your truth.” A. This “intention” to hide creates stress even before he/ she faces questions. B. What kinds of secrets do we keep? C. These thoughts create a silent burden, making us feel alone in our struggles. D. “Good secrets” (like kindness plans) feel exciting, not exhausting. E. Secrets are part of growing up, but they don’t have to control us. F. Teens often hide feelings like insecurities about appearance or fancy. G. Immoral secrets trigger the most shame. 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Songs get us through our lives. Each time I listen to my favorite song Reach, I am deeply impressed by its lyrics (歌词): “If I could reach higher, just for one moment touch the sky.” ___21___ we hear this enthusiastic song sung by Gloria Estefan, we can ___22___ imagine how she managed to return to the stage after her serious back injury. In 1990, this Cuban singer was ___23___ down in a terrible traffic accident, and the doctor ___24___ that she might never walk again. But Gloria did not give up and kept on working hard towards her recovery. Just one year after the ___25___, she stood up again and ___26___ this encouraging song at the Atlanta Olympics. Whenever I think of Gloria, a ___27___ comes back to me. When I entered university, naturally shy, ordinary-looking, and with ___28___ scores in my lessons, just like an ugly duckling, I seemed to be the least outstanding one in my class. Continuous failures drove me into ___29___. “Am I bound to take a back seat to everyone else?” ____30____ to submit to such a fate, I spared no efforts to work on my lessons and joined in many activities, such as English speech contests, recitals, and dramas. I just wanted to catch every little opportunity to ____31____ myself. My constant efforts finally ____32____. I received some awards. More importantly, I gained courage and ____33____ to face any difficulty in my journey through life. ____34____ is just like farming. You ____35____ what you sow. Once you have a dream, don’t hesitate. Keep moving. 21. A. Unless B. Because C. Until D. When 22. A. nearly B. easily C. finally D. rarely 23. A. knocked B. cut C. pulled D. turned 24. A. argued B. doubted C. declared D. added 25. A. performance B. disaster C. journey D. concert 26. A. wrote B. recorded C. covered D. presented 27. A. memory B. view C. question D. fancy 28. A. standard B. average C. high D. fantastic 29. A. anger B. weakness C. trouble D. hopelessness 30. A. Free B. Eager C. Unwilling D. Disappointed 31 A. satisfy B. enjoy C. improve D. excuse 32. A. took off B. went out C. paid off D. gave out 33. A. money B. praise C. profit D. confidence 34. A. Life B. Competition C. Difficulty D. Journey 35. A. reserve B. harvest C. purchase D. collect 第二节（共10小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The oil-paper umbrella is one of the traditional Chinese handicrafts and the earliest umbrellas in the world, with a usage history of over 1,000 years. With all materials ____36____ (source) from nature, it is made purely by hand, and is the crystallization of the ____37____ (wise) of ancient Chinese working people. It is one of the ancient traditional items of the Han ethnic group, and has also spread to ____38____ (vary) parts of Asia such as North Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, and Japan, where it developed local characteristics in different regions. The oil-paper umbrella, ____39____ a type of paper or cloth umbrella originating from China, is known to modern people. ____40____ (current), Yuhang oil-paper umbrellas are the most famous. In Hangzhou, there is also a timeless love story ____41____ (relate) to oil-paper umbrellas. By the West Lake and by the Broken Bridge, the male and female protagonists Xu Xian and Bai Niangzi in “The Legend of the White Snake” met through ____42____ oil-paper umbrella. The oil-paper umbrella ____43____ has a lightweight and beautiful body is a commonly used item in folk weddings and primitive religious activities. It is also popular among users and folk collectors. In 2008, the technique of making the oil-paper umbrella ____44____ (select) as one of the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage representative projects in China, ____45____ the representative inheritor of the project was Bi Liufu. 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，你的英国朋友Tom来信表示对中国经典名句“有志者，事竟成”很感兴趣。请你给他写一封回信，内容包括： 1.解释涵义； 2.你的感想。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Tom, Glad to receive your letter! ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best Wishes, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 It took a day’s drive, but distance was beside the point. I always enjoyed long journeys in my father’s car with my family. However, things went different that time. We were moving to a new town, not for any tourist destination, but to settle down, for my father had a new job there. My mother, sitting on the passenger seat in the front, was talking with my father. She looked excited for the coming new life. But I was down, feeling nervous about starting a new school life. Entering a new school meant adapting to a completely different environment and meeting new classmates and teachers, which I was not good at. On my first day at the new school, I felt lost and out of place. The students already knew each other well, and they chatted happily during breaks. I missed my old friends terribly and wished I could go back to my old school. Feeling lonely. I often spent time alone during breaks and after classes, reading books in the library or drawing pictures in the art room. I missed the good days I had with my old friends and longed for that sense of belonging. As the days went by, I still found it hard to fit in. I was shy and found it difficult to strike up conversations with my classmates. Some of the kids in my class noticed my discomfort and tried to be friendly, but I couldn’t shake off the feeling of being an outsider. I only had words with my desk mate, Alex, when necessary. Things took a turn for the worse when I knocked off Alex’s water bottle by accident, although I picked up the bottle immediately and apologized to him. He got mad at me and seemed not to forgive me. Soon I found we were avoiding each other. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答. However, I was assigned to pair up with Alex to design a poster. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Alex proudly introduced that the fantastic picture was drawn by me. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$