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临夏州2024—2025学年度春季学期期末质量监测 高二英语 满分150分，考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1．本试卷由四个部分组成。其中，第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题。第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。 2．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、考场/座位号、考生号填写在答题卡上。 3．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；回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 4．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 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．Where does the conversation probably take place? A．On a train. B．On a street. C．At a museum. 2．What will the woman do to the price of the picture? A．Raise it. B．Lower it. C．Maintain it. 3．When will the speakers leave for the movie? A．At 6:40． B．At 6:30． C．At 7:00. 4．What is the man doing now? A．Visiting a museum. B．Taking a bus. C．Asking the way. 5．What grade is Thomas in? A．Grade 12． B．Grade 11． C．Grade 1. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6．What does the woman probably do? A．A waitress. B．A cook. C．A customer. 7．What does the man want to drink? A．Juice. B．Water. C．Coke. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8．How does the man usually go out? A．By car. B．By subway. C．On foot. 9．What does the man decide to do next year? A．Get a car. B．Move to the US. C．Learn to drive. 10．What is the man’s main purpose of learning to drive? A．To go home frequently. B．To save time. C．To travel more. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11．Why does the woman call the man? A．To wake him up. B．To consult his company. C．To tell him a piece of news. 12．Who is unemployed? A．Bill. B．Sarah. C．John. 13．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Colleagues. B．Friends. C．Boss and employee. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14．What is the man doing now? A．Dining. B．Shopping. C．Chatting. 15．What did the man plan to do at first? A．To visit the mall. B．To shop online. C．To read a book. 16．What kind of present does the woman advise the man to buy for his wife? A．Meaningful. B．Expensive. C．Romantic. 17．What is the man’s final decision? A．Give his wife a surprise. B．Hunt for a novel online. C．Buy a gift at his wife’s request. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18．When is it possible to talk in sleep? A．When one oversleeps. B．When one sleeps slightly. C．When one is stressed. 19．What does the speaker think of sleep talking? A．It is normal. B．It is harmful. C．It is terrifying. 20．What should you do if your friend says that you talk in sleep? A．Ask him to record it. B．Take it easy. C．See a doctor. 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 College Library The Library has over 41,000 current printed books serving the needs of students, staff, and researchers. Our main library is the Working Library, which houses our modern materials. The first floor is a Reading Room that also serves as a study area. Our Library aims to provide all books needed for undergraduate Tripos Part Ⅰ papers, and as many as possible for Part Ⅱ papers. Some material may also support postgraduate studies. Opening Hours and Admission Policy Members of College are allowed access 24 hours a day, in both full term and vacation, using their University ID card. Readers are reminded not to admit nonmembers to the Library. Staff Operating Hours The Library is usually staffed 9 am – 5 pm, Monday to Friday throughout term and vacation. The library office is located on the first floor opposite the library entrance. At any time, staffing may be affected by meetings, training courses, annual leave, sickness absence and other factors, so users who need to be certain of staff help are recommended to contact Library staff in advance. Library Services Books can be borrowed and returned via the self-issue terminals in the Reading Room (instructions are provided next to the terminals) in the Working Library on the first floor. Please place returned books on the “Returned Books” carts to the left of the self-issue terminals. Alternatively you can ask a member of staff. To renew a book, please log in to your account or ask a staff member. We follow a NO FINES policy, but do fine for lost books. Borrowing rights are available to all members. Nonmembers can consult materials in the Working Library but cannot borrow. 1. When can a member seek help from a staff? A. Any time of the year. B. 9 am – 5 pm on weekdays. C. Any day during the term. D. Every day except vacations. 2. What can non-members do in the Library? A. Check out limited books each time. B. Borrow books with student ID card. C. Access materials via their accounts. D. Consult books without taking them out. 3. Where can we find this text? A. On a university website. B. In a library journal. C. In a city brochure. D. On an admission notice. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了大学图书馆的相关信息，包括藏书、开放时间、借阅服务等。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Staff Operating Hours部分中“The Library is usually staffed 9 am – 5 pm, Monday to Friday throughout term and vacation.(图书馆通常在学期和假期期间的周一至周五上午9点至下午5点安排工作人员值班)”可知，会员可以在工作日的上午9点到下午5点寻求工作人员的帮助。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Library Services部分中最后一段“Borrowing rights are available to all members. Nonmembers can consult materials in the Working Library but cannot borrow.(所有会员均享有借阅权限。非会员可在工作图书馆查阅资料，但不能借阅)”可知，非会员可以在图书馆查阅资料，但不能借出。故选D。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章的标题“College Library(大学图书馆)”及全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了大学图书馆的相关信息，包括藏书、开放时间、借阅服务等，这些信息通常会在大学网站上提供，以便学生和教职工了解和使用图书馆资源。因此，本文最有可能出现在大学网站上。故选A。 B Paul, one of Australians living with cerebral palsy (脑瘫), is also wheelchair-bound. The first time I met Paul, he had a fierce determination in his eyes and a smile that wanted to taste victory. It was clear that he would stop at nothing to make his dream of climbing Mount Kosciuszko a reality. To his credit, he did it to raise funds for a cause close to his heart. And finally, he climbed the mountain with the help of our team of determined explorers. We made the 450-kilometer journey from Sydney to begin our adventure. Then on the morning of our big day, we set out earlier than the sun to Charlotte’s Pass — our start and our finish. With our bellies filled with coffee and our souls with excitement, we put on our harnesses (背带), pulled Paul and began our mission. The first 1 kilometer of our journey was mostly flat. Upon reaching Seaman’s Hut at the 6-kilometer mark, the weather shifted, with strong winds, a drop in temperature, and storm clouds appearing in the distance. Nonetheless, we battled on to Rawson’s Pass at 7.6 kilometers. We took a break to refuel our bodies. By this stage, everyone was starting to feel tired, but we were determined to conquer the last 900 meters to the top. Up until this point, the road was mostly well-worn, enabling our harness system to run smoothly. The last leg tested our persistence and teamwork, forcing us to climb over rocks and narrow platforms. Suddenly all of the sweat, aching muscles and lack of sleep didn’t matter. We had made it to the top of Australia, and there could not be a more beautiful experience than seeing the joy on everyone’s face. But we were only halfway through our mission. We still needed to return to Charlotte’s Pass to celebrate our victory with all the other teams involved. It was a quiet journey back, with everyone worn out and hungry. Then, almost 9 hours after we had left it, we ran to a cheering crowd. 4. What do we know about Paul? A. He hoped to get rid of his wheelchair. B. He dreamt of conquering Mount Kosciuszko. C. He achieved nothing due to illness. D. He competed with other people. 5. Which word best describes the climbing of the team? A. Exhausting. B. Smooth. C. Enjoyable. D. Discouraging. 6. What about the road after Rawson’s Pass? A. Winding. B. Well-worn. C. Destroyed. D. Challenging. 7. What does the author think is the most important about this climbing? A. The pleasure it brings. B. The scenery along the way. C. The teamwork of the members. D. The pursuit of success. 【答案】4. B 5. A 6. D 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了澳大利亚脑瘫患者保罗在探险队的帮助下，成功攀登科修斯科山并筹集善款的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。 根据第一段中“It was clear that he would stop at nothing to make his dream of climbing Mount Kosciuszko a reality.(很明显，他会不遗余力地实现攀登科修斯科山的梦想)”可知，保罗梦想着征服科修斯科山。故选B。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。 根据第三段“By this stage, everyone was starting to feel tired, but we were determined to conquer the last 900 meters to the top.(到这个阶段，每个人都开始感到疲惫，但我们依然决心征服最后900米，抵达山顶)”及最后一段中“It was a quiet journey back, with everyone worn out and hungry.(这是一次安静的归途，每个人都筋疲力尽，饥肠辘辘)”可知，这次登山之旅是令人筋疲力尽的。故选A。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。 根据第三段“Nonetheless, we battled on to Rawson’s Pass at 7.6 kilometers.(尽管如此，我们还是奋力前行，抵达了7.6公里处的罗森隘口)”及第四段“Up until this point, the road was mostly well-worn, enabling our harness system to run smoothly. The last leg tested our persistence and teamwork, forcing us to climb over rocks and narrow platforms.(截至此时，这条路大部分都已被磨得很平滑，这让我们的安全带系统得以顺畅运行。最后一段路程考验着我们的耐力与团队协作能力，迫使我们不得不翻越岩石，穿过狭窄的平台)”可知，罗森隘口之后的路极具挑战性。故选D。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。 根据最后一段中“We had made it to the top of Australia, and there could not be a more beautiful experience than seeing the joy on everyone’s face.(我们登上了澳大利亚顶峰，没有什么比看到每个人脸上的喜悦更美好的经历了)”可推知，作者认为这次登山最重要的是它带来的快乐。故选A。 C The Nazca Lines (纳斯卡线条) are a famous group of huge ancient drawings in the desert in southern Peru. The Nazca people made the drawings by removing the reddish top layer of rocks in the desert. This revealed the lighter dirt underneath. The drawings are called “geoglyphs (地画)”. They were usually drawn with a single long, winding line. Many of the lines are extremely long, and can only be fully seen from the air. The largest geoglyph line is around 366 meters long. But most of the newly-found geoglyphs are smaller than the ones already discovered, and are roughly 9 meters in length. Many of the new geoglyphs seem to show humans, as well as animals. To find the new geoglyphs, the scientists trained a special AI program to analyze satellite images for likely geoglyphs. The AI program made a lot of mistakes — for every 36 possible geoglyphs the program found, the researchers discovered roughly one actual geoglyph. Even so, the new method turned up geoglyphs much faster than the scientists could have managed without drones (无人机) and AI. “What used to take three or four years, can now be done in two or three days,” said Johny Isla, who’s in charge of studying the Nazca Lines for the country of Peru. The researchers are still trying to figure out what the geoglyphs mean. Masato Sakai, who led the research, says the new discoveries are helping scientists learn more. For one thing, the scientists discovered a system of paths in the Nazca Desert. These paths aren’t far from groups of the smaller geoglyphs. The researchers believe the paths were made by the Nazca people walking through the desert, and that the smaller geoglyphs were meant to be seen by these travelers. The scientists think the way these smaller geoglyphs are grouped together may be the key to understanding them. The larger geoglyphs, which can only be fully seen and understood from the air, are different, and may have been used for ceremonies or other special events. 8. What do we know about the Nazca Lines from the first two paragraphs? A. They are bright red in color. B. They consist mainly of straight lines. C. They come in different sizes. D. They are invisible on the ground. 9. What does Johny Isla think of the AI program? A. Efficient. B. Groundbreaking. C. Time-consuming. D. Questionable. 10. What will be the focus of the following research on the Nazca Lines? A. The function of the path system. B. The way smaller geoglyphs are grouped. C. The reason why Nazca people liked the drawings. D. The purpose of creating the Nazca Lines. 11. What can be the best title of this text? A. AI Tools Help Find Ancient Nazca Lines B. All Functions of the Nazca Lines Revealed C. Viewing the Nazca Lines from the Air D. The Nazca Lines Come back to Life with AI 【答案】8. C 9. A 10. B 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了科学家利用人工智能和无人机技术快速发现秘鲁纳斯卡沙漠中的新地画，并探讨了这些地画的可能意义。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。 根据第二段“The largest geoglyph line is around 366 meters long. But most of the newly-found geoglyphs are smaller than the ones already discovered, and are roughly 9 meters in length.(最大的地画线长约366米。但大多数新发现的地画都比已经发现的要小，长度大约为9米)”可知，纳斯卡线条大小不一。故选C。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。 根据第三段“Even so, the new method turned up geoglyphs much faster than the scientists could have managed without drones and AI. “What used to take three or four years, can now be done in two or three days,” said Johny Isla, who’s in charge of studying the Nazca Lines for the country of Peru.(即便如此，这种新方法发现地画的速度，比科学家在没有无人机和人工智能的情况下快得多。负责为秘鲁研究纳斯卡线条的Johny Isla说：“过去需要三到四年才能完成的事情，现在可以在两三天内完成”)”可知，Johny Isla认为人工智能效率很高。故选A。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。 根据第四段“The researchers are still trying to figure out what the geoglyphs mean. Masato Sakai, who led the research, says the new discoveries are helping scientists learn more.(研究人员仍在试图弄清楚这些地画的含义。领导这项研究的Masato Sakai说，新发现有助于科学家了解更多信息)”和第五段“The scientists think the way these smaller geoglyphs are grouped together may be the key to understanding them.(科学家们认为，这些较小的地画分组的方式可能是理解它们的关键)”可知，接下来对纳斯卡线条的研究重点将是较小地画的分组方式。故选B。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。 根据第三段“To find the new geoglyphs, the scientists trained a special AI program to analyze satellite images for likely geoglyphs.(为了找到新的地画，科学家们训练了一个特殊的人工智能程序来分析卫星图像，寻找可能的地画)”以及全文内容可知，本文主要介绍了科学家利用人工智能和无人机技术快速发现秘鲁纳斯卡沙漠中的新地画，并探讨了这些地画的可能意义，故A项“人工智能工具帮助发现古代纳斯卡线条”最符合文章主旨，适合作为文章标题。故选A。 D “Anyone can love the mountains, but it takes a soul to love the prairie (大草原).” wrote Willa Cather, author of “O Pioneers!”, the great novel of early westward struggles and the kind of character it took to appreciate the wild and vast beauty of the plains. The Native Americans of the Great Plains had lived off the land for many generations. To see them atop their horses, crossing the currents of golden grass, was surely a magnificent sight. And there were bison (北美野牛). Millions of them. The bison has great spiritual significance to America’s first people. It represents life and abundance. A 2,000-pound animal is a lot of meat. Nearly every part of the bison was used for food, tools, clothing and shelter. It’s hard for us to imagine the green plains with grass as tall as a horse’s shoulder, and great herds of bison accompanied by deer, antelope and elk. The prairie provided everything a civilization needed — until the bison were gone. With the herds being hunted, the game herds decreased, native plants disappeared, drought and dust followed. Sadly, the land would lie depleted for over 150 years. But since 2014, Tanka Fund, a tribal-led nonprofit, has been creating a network of native bison farmers. In those 11 years, they have restored over 2,500 head of bison to 100,000 acres of land. Bringing back the bison has been symbolic of tribes regaining their place on the land. It has also brought about an unexpected recovery of the prairie ecosystem. The massive animals turn over and fertilize the ground for future growth. They plow through deep snow and uncover grass that deer and antelope cannot get to on their own. The lands inhabited by bison are filled with a variety of life. With the help of the Tanka Fund and the farmers committed to the return of the bison, the Great Plains are making a great comeback. It is an example to us all that recovery and abundance are possible. 12. Why is the novel “O Pioneers!” mentioned in Paragraph 1? A. To highlight the popularity of Willa Cather. B. To stress the toughness of living on the plains. C. To introduce a special period in American history. D. To show earlier people’s love for the prairie. 13. What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us about the bison? A. Their characters. B. Their population. C. Their importance. D. Their living condition. 14. What is the probable meaning of the underlined word “depleted” in Paragraph 4? A. Independent. B. Noisy. C. Dry. D. Deserted. 15. What has the recovery of bison brought to the prairie? A. A healthier ecosystem. B. Destruction of surface soil. C. Decrease of other animals. D. Economic improvement. 【答案】12. D 13. C 14. D 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了北美野牛对美国大平原的重要性以及其恢复对草原生态系统的积极影响。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段““Anyone can love the mountains, but it takes a soul to love the prairie.” wrote Willa Cather, author of “O Pioneers!”, the great novel of early westward struggles and the kind of character it took to appreciate the wild and vast beauty of the plains.(“任何人都能爱上群山，但唯有灵魂丰盈之人才能爱上大草原。” 《啊，拓荒者！》的作者薇拉·凯瑟写道。这部伟大的小说描绘了早期西进拓荒的艰辛，以及那种能够欣赏平原野性与辽阔之美的品格)”可推知，提到《啊，拓荒者！》这部小说是为了展示早期人们对草原的热爱。故选D。 【13题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段“The bison has great spiritual significance to America’s first people. It represents life and abundance. A 2,000-pound animal is a lot of meat. Nearly every part of the bison was used for food, tools, clothing and shelter.(北美野牛对美洲原住民有着重大的精神意义。它象征着生命与富足。一头重达2000磅的野牛能提供大量的肉，而且野牛身上几乎每个部位都被用来制作食物、工具、衣物和住所)”可知，本段主要讲述了北美野牛的重要性。故选C。 【14题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第四段划线词前“With the herds being hunted, the game herds decreased, native plants disappeared, drought and dust followed.(随着牛群被猎杀，猎物群减少，本地植物消失，随之而来的是干旱和尘土)”可知，北美野牛消失后，土地将会变得贫瘠，被废弃，因此可推测depleted与D项Deserted“荒芜的，废弃的”意思相近。故选D。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Bringing back the bison has been symbolic of tribes regaining their place on the land. It has also brought about an unexpected recovery of the prairie ecosystem.(让野牛回归，象征着各部落重新在这片土地上找回自己的位置。这一举措还意外地促进了草原生态系统的恢复)”可知，北美野牛的恢复给草原带来了一个更健康的生态系统。故选A。 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。 Accepting AI for small business growth is becoming necessary for success in today’s dynamic market. Here’s a beginner’s guide to AI in business, especially in small businesses. _____16_____ The first step in choosing AI for your small business is to identify your specific needs and goals. Determine which issues you want to solve. AI works best when tailored to your business’s unique requirements. By pointing out your business’s pain points, you’ll gain a better understanding of how AI can assist and where to begin. Select the proper AI tools _____17_____ the next step is choosing the right tools. With various AI platforms and software available, it’s important to select those tailored to your industry and needs. Choosing AI solutions that fit your business’s budget, size, and goals is important. Begin small and grow gradually Start by applying AI to a single area of your operations. ______18______ It can also allow you to refine (改进) your strategy based on observed results. As you become more comfortable with the tools and recognize their benefits, you can gradually apply AI to other areas of the business. Educate your team Providing training for your employees is important for making full use of AI technologies. Numerous online resources and courses focus on AI development, machine learning, and data analysis. _____19_____ Emphasize data privacy and security If you are seeking AI powered business growth, paying attention to data security and privacy is significant. _____20_____ By emphasizing data security, you’ll build trust with your customers and reduce risk of potential legal issues. A. Recognize the value of AI application. B. Identify your business needs and goals. C. After deciding to use AI to drive business growth, D. After identifying where AI can benefit your business, E. Small businesses must be able to handle customer data responsibly. F. This method lets you measure the results without letting your team feel unprepared. G. Equipping your team with this knowledge will enhance AI’s impact on your business. 【答案】16. B 17. D 18. F 19. G 20. E 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了小型企业应用人工智能促进业务增长的入门指南。 【16题详解】 由下文“The first step in choosing AI for your small business is to identify your specific needs and goals. (为小型企业选择人工智能的第一步是确定你的具体需求和目标)”可知，本段主要讲述的是确定你的具体需求和目标，B选项“Identify your business needs and goals. (确定你的业务需求和目标)”概括了本段的主要内容，可作为段落小标题。故选B。 【17题详解】 由上段“By pointing out your business’s pain points, you’ll gain a better understanding of how AI can assist and where to begin. (通过指出您企业的痛点，您将更好地了解AI如何提供帮助以及从哪里开始)”、“Select the proper AI tools (选择合适的人工智能工具)”以及下文“the next step is choosing the right tools. With various AI platforms and software available, it’s important to select those tailored to your industry and needs. (下一步就是选择合适的工具。由于目前有各种各样的人工智能平台和软件可供选择，因此挑选那些适合你所在行业和需求的工具至关重要)”可知，本空应承接上文了解人工智能的好处，引出下一步是选择合适的人工智能，D选项“After identifying where AI can benefit your business, (在确定人工智能可以为您的业务带来哪些好处之后)”符合语境，承上启下，故选D。 【18题详解】 由下文“It can also allow you to refine (改进) your strategy based on observed results. (它还可以让你根据观察到的结果来改进你的策略)”中also可知，本空也介绍应用人工智能的一个好处。F选项“This method lets you measure the results without letting your team feel unprepared. (这种方法可以让你在不让团队感到措手不及的情况下衡量结果)”符合语境，故选F。 【19题详解】 由上文“Providing training for your employees is important for making full use of AI technologies. Numerous online resources and courses focus on AI development, machine learning, and data analysis. (为员工提供培训对于充分利用人工智能技术非常重要。许多在线资源和课程都专注于人工智能开发、机器学习和数据分析)”可知，上文介绍为员工提供培训，让他们了解人工智能开发、机器学习和数据分析，本空应介绍这些措施的影响，G选项“Equipping your team with this knowledge will enhance AI’s impact on your business. (让你的团队掌握这些知识将增强人工智能对你业务的影响)”符合语境，承接上文，故选G。 【20题详解】 由上文“If you are seeking AI powered business growth, paying attention to data security and privacy is significant. (如果你正在寻求人工智能驱动的业务增长，关注数据安全和隐私是非常重要的)”以及下文“By emphasizing data security, you’ll build trust with your customers and reduce risk of potential legal issues. (通过强调数据安全，你将与客户建立信任，并降低潜在法律问题的风险)”可知，本空应说明小型企业在使用人工智能时对数据安全和隐私的具体要求，E选项“Small businesses must be able to handle customer data responsibly.(小型企业必须能够负责任地处理客户数据)”符合语境，承上启下，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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Sidney Poitier was born to a Bahamian farmer’s family. He was ____21____ up by his parents on Cat Island, where he helped with the farm. He moved to Miami at age 15. In those early years on Cat Island, Poitier saw his first motion picture. When he ____22____ to the States, he was ____23____ to become an actor, so he continued moving on to New York City. While working as a (n)____24____, young Poitier auditioned (试演) for a role in a local theater. It didn’t go well. Having little education, Sidney Poitier ____25____ to read his lines. This failure ____26____ him, so he went back to continue working as a dishwasher. But he never gave up his dream. Then an elderly Jewish waiter took a liking to ____27____ Poitier and began reading with him every night. They studied the newspaper and worked on wording to improve Poitier’s ____28____. The time he had spent with his Jewish teacher had helped him read more ____29____ and given him the confidence to keep trying. It also ____30____ to him that he could learn anything he put his mind to. Poitier dedicated several months to ____31____ his Bahamian accent, delivering lines with the right tone, and learning the ____32____of connecting with audiences in an emotional way. And then the ____33____ happened. Poitier was ____34____ for his powerful performances on the stage and cast alongside Tony Curtis in the film “The Defiant Ones”, which ____35____ two Academy Awards. 21. A. cheered B. raised C. caught D. brought 22. A. moved B. referred C. adapted D. escaped 23. A. supposed B. delighted C. determined D. permitted 24. A. waiter B. dishwasher C. actor D. farmer 25. A. struggled B. managed C. waited D. appeared 26. A. annoyed B. scared C. discouraged D. astonished 27. A. humble B. adorable C. rigid D. ambitious 28. A. schedule B. speech C. program D. understanding 29. A. frequently B. formally C. casually D. fluently 30. A. proved B. recommended C. announced D. promised 31. A. taking down B. learning from C. smoothing out D. insisting on 32. A. lesson B. fact C. concept D. craft 33. A. accident B. breakthrough C. update D. emergency 34. A. blamed B. charged C. noticed D. honored 35. A. found B. launched C. completed D. won 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. C 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述西德尼·波蒂埃从农场少年成长为演员，克服语言障碍，最终凭借努力获得成功的故事。 【21题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：他由父母在卡特岛抚养长大，在那里他帮忙干农活。设空处后有介词up，选项引申为：A. cheered up使高兴；B. raised up举起；C. caught up赶上；D. brought up抚养。根据“by his parents”以及语境可知，此处指被父母抚养，bring up为固定短语，符合语境。故选D项。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当他搬到美国后，他决心成为一名演员，于是他继续前往纽约市。A. moved移动、搬迁；B. referred参考；C. adapted适应；D. escaped逃离。根据上文“He moved to Miami at age 15”可知，此处指搬到美国，moved是原词复现。故选A项。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当他搬到美国后，他决心成为一名演员，于是他继续前往纽约市。A. supposed假定的；B. delighted高兴的；C. determined坚决的；D. permitted被允许的。根据下文“he never gave up his dream”以及语境可知，这里指他决心成为演员，be determined to do，表示“决心做某事”，符合语境。故选C项。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：年轻的波蒂埃在当洗碗工时，去当地一家剧院试演一个角色。A. waiter服务员；B. dishwasher洗碗工；C. actor演员；D. farmer农民。根据下文“so he went back to continue working as a dishwasher”可知，他当时的工作是洗碗工，dishwasher是原词复现。故选B项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：由于受教育程度低，西德尼・波蒂埃艰难地念着台词。A. struggled挣扎、艰难地做；B. managed设法做到；C. waited等待；D. appeared出现。根据上文“Having little education”可知，这里指由于文化水平有限，所以他念台词很困难，struggled符合语境。故选A项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这次失败使他气馁，所以他回去继续当洗碗工。A. annoyed使恼怒；B. scared使害怕；C. discouraged使气馁；D. astonished使震惊。根据上文“This failure”以及语境可知，这里指试演失败会让人气馁，discouraged符合语境。故选C项。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：后来，一位年长的犹太服务员很喜欢有抱负的波蒂埃，开始每天晚上和他一起读书。A. humble谦逊的；B. adorable可爱的；C. rigid僵硬的；D. ambitious有抱负的。根据上文“he was 　3　to become an actor, so he continued moving on to New York City”以及语境可知，波蒂埃一直怀揣成为演员的梦想，是有抱负的，ambitious符合语境。故选D项。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们研究报纸，练习措辞，以提高波蒂埃的语言能力。A. schedule日程；B. speech言语；C. program节目；D. understanding理解。根据上文“worked on wording”以及语境可知，练习措辞是为了提高语言表达能力，speech符合语境。故选B项。 【29题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：他和犹太老师一起度过的时光帮助他读得更流利，也给了他继续尝试的信心。A. frequently频繁地；B. formally正式地；C. casually随意地；D. fluently流利地。根据上文“began reading with him every night”以及语境可知，这里指波蒂埃通过练习，阅读变得更流利，fluently符合语境。故选D项。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这也向他证明了，只要他用心，没有什么是学不会的。A. proved证明；B. recommended推荐；C. announced宣布；D. promised承诺。根据上文“The time he had spent with his Jewish teacher had helped him read more 　　9　　 and given him the confidence to keep trying. ”可知，这里指通过学习提高的经历，证明了他能学会想学习的东西，proved符合语境。故选A项。 【31题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：波蒂埃花了几个月的时间来消除他的巴哈马口音，用恰当的语气念台词，并学习以情感方式与观众建立联系的技巧。A. taking down记下；B. learning from向……学习；C. smoothing out消除；D. insisting on坚持。根据下文“his Bahamian accent, delivering lines with the right tone”以及常识可知，为了演戏，是需要消除口音，smoothing out符合语境。故选C项。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：波蒂埃花了几个月的时间来消除他的巴哈马口音，用恰当的语气念台词，并学习以情感方式与观众建立联系的技巧。A. lesson课；B. fact事实；C. concept概念；D. craft技巧。根据下文“of connecting with audiences in an emotional way”以及语境可知，与观众建立情感联系是演戏的技巧，craft符合语境。故选D项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后突破出现了。A. accident事故；B. breakthrough突破；C. update更新；D. emergency紧急情况。根据下文“Poitier was 　14　 for his powerful performances on the stage and cast alongside Tony Curtis in the film “The Defiant Ones””可知他的表演受到关注并参演电影，所以这里指取得了突破，breakthrough符合语境。故选B项。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：波蒂埃因其在舞台上的出色表演而受到关注，并与托尼・柯蒂斯联袂出演了电影《逃狱惊魂》，该片获得了两项奥斯卡奖。A. blamed责备；B. charged指控；C. noticed注意到、关注；D. honored尊敬。根据下文“his powerful performances on the stage”以及语境可知，这里指出色的表演会受到关注，noticed符合语境。故选C项。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：波蒂埃因其在舞台上的出色表演而受到关注，并与托尼・柯蒂斯联袂出演了电影《逃狱惊魂》，该片获得了两项奥斯卡奖。A. found找到；B. launched发起；C. completed完成；D. won赢得。根据下文“two Academy Awards”以及语境可知，这里指波蒂埃的电影获得奥斯卡奖，won符合语境。故选D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。 A new book, My China Album, celebrates the deep ties between the people of the United States and China. Originating from a project ____36____( initiate) in 2018, the book brings together stories of friendship, cultural exchange ____37____ mutual understanding. The purpose is to encourage people to remember the past, and more ____38____( important) , to envision a brighter future. Now in its sixth year, ____39____ “My China Album” project has documented the journeys of Americans in China, emphasizing the strength of grassroots connections. Each edition of the project ____40____( explore) unique themes, showcasing the diverse aspects of US-China ties. Previous editions include sports exchanges and giant panda ____41____( conserve). The ____42____( new ) sixth edition, themed “My China Footprints”, centers on Americans’ personal experiences in China. It features five short videos, ____43____ are being shared on major social media platforms, offering insights into China’s cultural and technological landscape. Spanning more than 200 pages, the book ____44____( organize) into five sections, which feature 41 heartfelt stories, each _____45_____( illustrate) unique bonds. The narratives, accompanied by vivid photographs, capture personal bonds that go beyond borders, highlighting shared humanity, memory and destiny. 【答案】36. initiated 37. and 38. importantly 39. the 40. explores 41. conservation 42. newest 43. which 44. is organized 45. illustrating 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了《我的中国相册》一书源于2018年项目，汇集中美友好等故事，其第六版聚焦美国人在华经历，展现两国深厚联系。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这本书源于2018年启动的一个项目，汇集了友谊、文化交流和相互理解的故事。此处为非谓语动词作后置定语，修饰“project”，“initiate”与“project”之间是被动关系，即“项目被发起”，所以用过去分词“initiated”作后置定语，修饰“project”。故填initiated。 【37题详解】 考查连词。句意：这本书源于2018年启动的一个项目，汇集了友谊、文化交流和相互理解的故事。根据句意可知，“friendship”、“cultural exchange”和“mutual understanding”是并列关系，所以用连词“and”连接。故填and。 【38题详解】 考查固定短语。句意：目是鼓励人们记住过去，更重要的是，展望更光明的未来。“more importantly”是固定短语，意为“更重要的是”，在句中作插入语，所以用副词形式“importantly”。故填importantly。 【39题详解】 考查冠词。句意：今年是《我的中国相册》项目的第六个年头，它记录了美国人在中国的旅程，强调了草根联系的力量。根据句意可知，此处特指“My China Album”这个项目，所以用定冠词“the”。故填the。 【40题详解】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：每一期节目都探讨了独特的主题，展示了中美关系的各个方面。此处为谓语动词的填入，主语each edition是单数，且全文为一般现在时，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。故填explores。 【41题详解】 考查名词。句意：之前的版本包括体育交流和大熊猫保护。根据句意可知，此处与sports exchanges并列作宾语，需用名词形式，conserve的名词是conservation（保护）。故填conservation。 【42题详解】 考查形容词最高级。句意：最新的第六版以“我的中国足迹”为主题，聚焦于美国人在中国的个人经历。根据语境以及sixth edition可知，这里指最新的第六版，所以用形容词最高级 “newest”。故填newest。 【43题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：它有五个短视频，在主要的社交媒体平台上分享，提供了对中国文化和科技景观的见解。分析句子可知，设空处引导非限定性定语从句，先行词是“five short videos”，指物，且在从句中作主语，所以用关系代词“which”引导。故填which。 【44题详解】 考查动词时态和语态。句意：这本书200多页，分为五个部分，其中有41个感人的故事，每个故事都说明了独特的关系。分析句子可知，“book”与“organize”之间是被动关系，即 “书被组织成……”，且句子描述的是客观事实，所以用一般现在时的被动语态。主语“the book”是单数，故填is organized。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这本书200多页，分为五个部分，其中有41个感人的故事，每个故事都说明了独特的关系。分析句子可知，此处为独立主格结构，each与 illustrate是主动关系，用现在分词作独立主格结构，表示“每个故事都诠释了独特的纽带”。故填illustrating。 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，你校刊物“英语角”栏目本月讨论的话题是“金钱的价值”，请你用英文写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：1. 你对金钱价值的理解；2. 提出你的建议或主张。 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。 The Value of Money ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 The Value of Money Money plays a significant role in our lives, but its true value lies in how we use it. While money can provide necessities, education, and even happiness, it should not be the sole pursuit of life. In my opinion, money is a tool, not a goal. It enables us to help others, improve our lives, and contribute to society. However, valuable relationships, health, and personal growth are equally important. Therefore, I suggest using money wisely — saving for the future, donating to those in need, and investing in meaningful experiences. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生就“金钱的价值”这一话题向学校“英语角”栏目投稿，发表看法，并给出建议。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 起重要作用：play a significant role in → play a significant part in 于：lie in → consist in 依我看来：in my opinion → from my point of view 建议：suggest → recommend 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Therefore I suggest using money wisely — saving for the future, donating to those in need, and investing in meaningful experiences. 拓展句：Therefore, I suggest we should use money wisely — saving for the future, donating to those in need, and investing in meaningful experiences. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Money plays a significant role in our lives, but its true value lies in how we use it. (运用了how引导的宾语从句) 【高分句型2】While money can provide necessities, education, and even happiness, it should not be the sole pursuit of life. (运用了while引导的让步状语从句) 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。 My grandmother wiped the coffee table for the third time, her movements quick and precise. The way she and my mother rushed around the apartment, one might have thought royalty was expected, not just my piano teacher, Miss Sheldon. At 6:30, the table was set, but something felt wrong. The familiar smell of baked potatoes and chicken-fried steak — dishes I had specifically requested — was missing. Instead, the kitchen counter was crowded with plates of kibbeh (碎羊肉面饼), stuffed grape leaves, hummus, and other Lebanese (黎巴嫩的) dishes. My heart sank. My teacher, Miss Sheldon, is coming for a home visit and will have dinner with us. Miss Sheldon would never eat stuffed lamb! Before I could say something, the doorbell rang. Miss Sheldon stood there, smiling warmly, accompanied by a man named Ray, whom she introduced as her friend. My mother welcomed them warm-heartedly, and we all settled at the dining table. I prayed silently that my family wouldn’t embarrass me with my childhood stories. To my surprise, my grandmother immediately began praising Miss Sheldon’s teaching, while my mother proudly served the unfamiliar dishes. When Ray and Miss Sheldon hesitantly took small portions of the grape leaves and kibbeh, I held my breath, waiting for their polite but forced compliments. But then, something unexpected happened. Miss Sheldon’s eyes lit up after the first bite. She said excitedly how delicious the food was, and Ray enthusiastically agreed, mentioning that his own mother often cooked Lebanese dishes. The atmosphere shifted instantly. My grandmother’s face brightened as she learned that Ray’s mother was from Lebanon. The conversation flowed effortlessly, filled with shared cultural references and laughter. Even my mother’s embarrassing story about my childhood failed to weaken the mood. By the end of the evening, what I had feared would be an awkward dinner turned into a joyful gathering. As Miss Sheldon and Ray left, they thanked my family warmly, with Ray even promising to bring his mother over for a kibbeh-making session. Later, my mother gave me a knowing smile. “Still wish I’d made chicken-fried steak?” she joked. I sighed, unable to argue. For once, she had been right all along. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The following week, Ray kept his promise. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What had begun as a worrying evening turned into the start of a friendship. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 The following week, Ray kept his promise. He really took his mother and Miss Sheldon to my home. His mother, Mrs Thompson, arrived carrying her own version of kibbeh. She shared it with all of my family members. The kitchen then was filled with excitement as the two mothers exchanged cooking tips, comparing sports and techniques. Miss Sheldon watched with amusement, joking that she might need Chinese cooking lessons next. As for me, I no longer worried that my teacher might not like the dishes cooked by my mother. What had begun as a worrying evening turned into the start of a friendship. From that day on, our two families began meeting regularly, sharing all kinds of meals and stories. We knew each other better and became closer. Even my father, who had missed the first dinner, grew fond of Ray’s cooking. Looking back, I realized how wrong I had been to assume Miss Sheldon wouldn’t appreciate our food. That dinner taught me that unexpected connections often bring the most joy, and that my mother’s natural feelings were usually right. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了作者的老师Sheldon小姐要来家访并共进晚餐，作者担心她不喜欢黎巴嫩菜，结果她和朋友Ray很喜欢，且Ray的母亲来自黎巴嫩，也经常做黎巴嫩菜，大家相谈甚欢，本以为会是一场尴尬的晚餐变为了欢乐的聚会，离开时Ray甚至答应把他妈妈带过来一起做犹太烤肠。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“第二个星期，Ray遵守了他的诺言。”可知，第一段可描写Ray如约带着他的母亲和Sheldon小姐来到作者家做客的情景。 ②由第二段首句内容“一个令人担忧的夜晚，却开启了一段友谊。”可知，第二段可描写两这次晚餐后两家人关系更加亲密，及作者的感悟。 2. 续写线索：遵守诺言——两位母亲交流——担忧消除——友谊的开始——自我成长 3. 词汇激活 行类 ①交换：exchange/swap ②开玩笑：joke/kid ③意识到：realize/be aware of 情绪类 ①兴奋：excitement/thrill ②担心：worry/concern 【点睛】【高分句型1】Even my father, who had missed the first dinner, grew fond of Ray’s cooking. (运用了who引导的非限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】That dinner taught me that unexpected connections often bring the most joy, and that my mother’s natural feelings were usually right. (运用了后面两个that引导的并列宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 临夏州2024—2025学年度春季学期期末质量监测 高二英语 满分150分，考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1．本试卷由四个部分组成。其中，第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题。第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。 2．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、考场/座位号、考生号填写在答题卡上。 3．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；回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 4．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 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．Where does the conversation probably take place? A．On a train. B．On a street. C．At a museum. 2．What will the woman do to the price of the picture? A．Raise it. B．Lower it. C．Maintain it. 3．When will the speakers leave for the movie? A．At 6:40． B．At 6:30． C．At 7:00. 4．What is the man doing now? A．Visiting a museum. B．Taking a bus. C．Asking the way. 5．What grade is Thomas in? A．Grade 12． B．Grade 11． C．Grade 1. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6．What does the woman probably do? A．A waitress. B．A cook. C．A customer. 7．What does the man want to drink? A．Juice. B．Water. C．Coke. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8．How does the man usually go out? A．By car B．By subway. C．On foot. 9．What does the man decide to do next year? A．Get a car. B．Move to the US. C．Learn to drive. 10．What is the man’s main purpose of learning to drive? A．To go home frequently. B．To save time. C．To travel more. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11．Why does the woman call the man? A．To wake him up. B．To consult his company. C．To tell him a piece of news. 12．Who is unemployed? A．Bill. B．Sarah. C．John. 13．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Colleagues B．Friends. C．Boss and employee. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14．What is the man doing now? A．Dining. B．Shopping. C．Chatting. 15．What did the man plan to do at first? A．To visit the mall. B．To shop online. C．To read a book. 16．What kind of present does the woman advise the man to buy for his wife? A．Meaningful. B．Expensive. C．Romantic. 17．What is the man’s final decision? A．Give his wife a surprise. B．Hunt for a novel online. C．Buy a gift at his wife’s request. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18．When is it possible to talk in sleep? A．When one oversleeps. B．When one sleeps slightly. C．When one is stressed. 19．What does the speaker think of sleep talking? A．It is normal. B．It is harmful. C．It is terrifying. 20．What should you do if your friend says that you talk in sleep? A．Ask him to record it. B．Take it easy. C．See a doctor. 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 College Library The Library has over 41,000 current printed books serving the needs of students, staff, and researchers. Our main library is the Working Library, which houses our modern materials. The first floor is a Reading Room that also serves as a study area. Our Library aims to provide all books needed for undergraduate Tripos Part Ⅰ papers, and as many as possible for Part Ⅱ papers. Some material may also support postgraduate studies. Opening Hours and Admission Policy Members of College are allowed access 24 hours a day, in both full term and vacation, using their University ID card. Readers are reminded not to admit nonmembers to the Library. Staff Operating Hours The Library is usually staffed 9 am – 5 pm, Monday to Friday throughout term and vacation. The library office is located on the first floor opposite the library entrance. At any time, staffing may be affected by meetings, training courses, annual leave, sickness absence and other factors, so users who need to be certain of staff help are recommended to contact Library staff in advance. Library Services Books can be borrowed and returned via the self-issue terminals in the Reading Room (instructions are provided next to the terminals) in the Working Library on the first floor. Please place returned books on the “Returned Books” carts to the left of the self-issue terminals. Alternatively you can ask a member of staff. To renew a book, please log in to your account or ask a staff member. We follow a NO FINES policy, but do fine for lost books. Borrowing rights are available to all members. Nonmembers can consult materials in the Working Library but cannot borrow. 1. When can a member seek help from a staff? A. Any time of the year. B. 9 am – 5 pm on weekdays. C. Any day during the term. D. Every day except vacations. 2. What can non-members do in the Library? A. Check out limited books each time. B. Borrow books with student ID card. C. Access materials via their accounts. D. Consult books without taking them out. 3. Where can we find this text? A. On a university website. B. In a library journal. C. In a city brochure. D. On an admission notice. B Paul, one of Australians living with cerebral palsy (脑瘫), is also wheelchair-bound. The first time I met Paul, he had a fierce determination in his eyes and a smile that wanted to taste victory. It was clear that he would stop at nothing to make his dream of climbing Mount Kosciuszko a reality. To his credit, he did it to raise funds for a cause close to his heart. And finally, he climbed the mountain with the help of our team of determined explorers. We made the 450-kilometer journey from Sydney to begin our adventure. Then on the morning of our big day, we set out earlier than the sun to Charlotte’s Pass — our start and our finish. With our bellies filled with coffee and our souls with excitement, we put on our harnesses (背带), pulled Paul and began our mission. The first 1 kilometer of our journey was mostly flat. Upon reaching Seaman’s Hut at the 6-kilometer mark, the weather shifted, with strong winds, a drop in temperature, and storm clouds appearing in the distance. Nonetheless, we battled on to Rawson’s Pass at 7.6 kilometers. We took a break to refuel our bodies. By this stage, everyone was starting to feel tired, but we were determined to conquer the last 900 meters to the top. Up until this point, the road was mostly well-worn, enabling our harness system to run smoothly. The last leg tested our persistence and teamwork, forcing us to climb over rocks and narrow platforms. Suddenly all of the sweat, aching muscles and lack of sleep didn’t matter. We had made it to the top of Australia, and there could not be a more beautiful experience than seeing the joy on everyone’s face. But we were only halfway through our mission. We still needed to return to Charlotte’s Pass to celebrate our victory with all the other teams involved. It was a quiet journey back, with everyone worn out and hungry. Then, almost 9 hours after we had left it, we ran to a cheering crowd. 4. What do we know about Paul? A. He hoped to get rid of his wheelchair. B. He dreamt of conquering Mount Kosciuszko. C. He achieved nothing due to illness. D. He competed with other people. 5. Which word best describes the climbing of the team? A. Exhausting. B. Smooth. C. Enjoyable. D. Discouraging. 6. What about the road after Rawson’s Pass? A. Winding. B. Well-worn. C. Destroyed. D. Challenging. 7. What does the author think is the most important about this climbing? A. The pleasure it brings. B. The scenery along the way. C. The teamwork of the members. D. The pursuit of success. C The Nazca Lines (纳斯卡线条) are a famous group of huge ancient drawings in the desert in southern Peru. The Nazca people made the drawings by removing the reddish top layer of rocks in the desert. This revealed the lighter dirt underneath. The drawings are called “geoglyphs (地画)”. They were usually drawn with a single long, winding line. Many of the lines are extremely long, and can only be fully seen from the air. The largest geoglyph line is around 366 meters long. But most of the newly-found geoglyphs are smaller than the ones already discovered, and are roughly 9 meters in length. Many of the new geoglyphs seem to show humans, as well as animals. To find the new geoglyphs, the scientists trained a special AI program to analyze satellite images for likely geoglyphs. The AI program made a lot of mistakes — for every 36 possible geoglyphs the program found, the researchers discovered roughly one actual geoglyph. Even so, the new method turned up geoglyphs much faster than the scientists could have managed without drones (无人机) and AI. “What used to take three or four years, can now be done in two or three days,” said Johny Isla, who’s in charge of studying the Nazca Lines for the country of Peru. The researchers are still trying to figure out what the geoglyphs mean. Masato Sakai, who led the research, says the new discoveries are helping scientists learn more. For one thing, the scientists discovered a system of paths in the Nazca Desert. These paths aren’t far from groups of the smaller geoglyphs. The researchers believe the paths were made by the Nazca people walking through the desert, and that the smaller geoglyphs were meant to be seen by these travelers. The scientists think the way these smaller geoglyphs are grouped together may be the key to understanding them. The larger geoglyphs, which can only be fully seen and understood from the air, are different, and may have been used for ceremonies or other special events. 8. What do we know about the Nazca Lines from the first two paragraphs? A. They are bright red in color. B. They consist mainly of straight lines. C. They come in different sizes. D. They are invisible on the ground. 9. What does Johny Isla think of the AI program? A. Efficient. B. Groundbreaking. C. Time-consuming. D. Questionable. 10. What will be the focus of the following research on the Nazca Lines? A. The function of the path system. B. The way smaller geoglyphs are grouped. C. The reason why Nazca people liked the drawings. D. The purpose of creating the Nazca Lines. 11 What can be the best title of this text? A AI Tools Help Find Ancient Nazca Lines B. All Functions of the Nazca Lines Revealed C. Viewing the Nazca Lines from the Air D. The Nazca Lines Come back to Life with AI D “Anyone can love the mountains, but it takes a soul to love the prairie (大草原).” wrote Willa Cather, author of “O Pioneers!”, the great novel of early westward struggles and the kind of character it took to appreciate the wild and vast beauty of the plains. The Native Americans of the Great Plains had lived off the land for many generations. To see them atop their horses, crossing the currents of golden grass, was surely a magnificent sight. And there were bison (北美野牛). Millions of them. The bison has great spiritual significance to America’s first people. It represents life and abundance. A 2,000-pound animal is a lot of meat. Nearly every part of the bison was used for food, tools, clothing and shelter. It’s hard for us to imagine the green plains with grass as tall as a horse’s shoulder, and great herds of bison accompanied by deer, antelope and elk. The prairie provided everything a civilization needed — until the bison were gone. With the herds being hunted, the game herds decreased, native plants disappeared, drought and dust followed. Sadly, the land would lie depleted for over 150 years. But since 2014, Tanka Fund, a tribal-led nonprofit, has been creating a network of native bison farmers. In those 11 years, they have restored over 2,500 head of bison to 100,000 acres of land. Bringing back the bison has been symbolic of tribes regaining their place on the land. It has also brought about an unexpected recovery of the prairie ecosystem. The massive animals turn over and fertilize the ground for future growth. They plow through deep snow and uncover grass that deer and antelope cannot get to on their own. The lands inhabited by bison are filled with a variety of life. With the help of the Tanka Fund and the farmers committed to the return of the bison, the Great Plains are making a great comeback. It is an example to us all that recovery and abundance are possible. 12. Why is the novel “O Pioneers!” mentioned in Paragraph 1? A. To highlight the popularity of Willa Cather. B. To stress the toughness of living on the plains. C. To introduce a special period in American history. D. To show earlier people’s love for the prairie. 13. What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us about the bison? A. Their characters. B. Their population. C. Their importance. D. Their living condition. 14. What is the probable meaning of the underlined word “depleted” in Paragraph 4? A. Independent. B. Noisy. C. Dry. D. Deserted. 15. What has the recovery of bison brought to the prairie? A. A healthier ecosystem. B. Destruction of surface soil. C. Decrease of other animals. D. Economic improvement. 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。 Accepting AI for small business growth is becoming necessary for success in today’s dynamic market. Here’s a beginner’s guide to AI in business, especially in small businesses. _____16_____ The first step in choosing AI for your small business is to identify your specific needs and goals. Determine which issues you want to solve. AI works best when tailored to your business’s unique requirements. By pointing out your business’s pain points, you’ll gain a better understanding of how AI can assist and where to begin. Select the proper AI tools _____17_____ the next step is choosing the right tools. With various AI platforms and software available, it’s important to select those tailored to your industry and needs. Choosing AI solutions that fit your business’s budget, size, and goals is important. Begin small and grow gradually Start by applying AI to a single area of your operations. ______18______ It can also allow you to refine (改进) your strategy based on observed results. As you become more comfortable with the tools and recognize their benefits, you can gradually apply AI to other areas of the business. Educate your team Providing training for your employees is important for making full use of AI technologies. Numerous online resources and courses focus on AI development, machine learning, and data analysis. _____19_____ Emphasize data privacy and security If you are seeking AI powered business growth, paying attention to data security and privacy is significant. _____20_____ By emphasizing data security, you’ll build trust with your customers and reduce risk of potential legal issues. A. Recognize the value of AI application. B. Identify your business needs and goals. C. After deciding to use AI to drive business growth, D. After identifying where AI can benefit your business, E. Small businesses must be able to handle customer data responsibly. F. This method lets you measure the results without letting your team feel unprepared. G. Equipping your team with this knowledge will enhance AI’s impact on your business. 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。 Sidney Poitier was born to a Bahamian farmer’s family. He was ____21____ up by his parents on Cat Island, where he helped with the farm. He moved to Miami at age 15. In those early years on Cat Island, Poitier saw his first motion picture. When he ____22____ to the States, he was ____23____ to become an actor, so he continued moving on to New York City. While working as a (n)____24____, young Poitier auditioned (试演) for a role in a local theater. It didn’t go well. Having little education, Sidney Poitier ____25____ to read his lines. This failure ____26____ him, so he went back to continue working as a dishwasher. But he never gave up his dream. Then an elderly Jewish waiter took a liking to ____27____ Poitier and began reading with him every night. They studied the newspaper and worked on wording to improve Poitier’s ____28____. The time he had spent with his Jewish teacher had helped him read more ____29____ and given him the confidence to keep trying. It also ____30____ to him that he could learn anything he put his mind to. Poitier dedicated several months to ____31____ his Bahamian accent, delivering lines with the right tone, and learning the ____32____of connecting with audiences in an emotional way. And then the ____33____ happened. Poitier was ____34____ for his powerful performances on the stage and cast alongside Tony Curtis in the film “The Defiant Ones”, which ____35____ two Academy Awards. 21. A. cheered B. raised C. caught D. brought 22. A. moved B. referred C. adapted D. escaped 23. A. supposed B. delighted C. determined D. permitted 24. A. waiter B. dishwasher C. actor D. farmer 25. A. struggled B. managed C. waited D. appeared 26. A. annoyed B. scared C. discouraged D. astonished 27. A. humble B. adorable C. rigid D. ambitious 28. A. schedule B. speech C. program D. understanding 29. A. frequently B. formally C. casually D. fluently 30. A. proved B. recommended C. announced D. promised 31. A. taking down B. learning from C. smoothing out D. insisting on 32. A. lesson B. fact C. concept D. craft 33. A. accident B. breakthrough C. update D. emergency 34. A. blamed B. charged C. noticed D. honored 35. A. found B. launched C. completed D. won 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 new book, My China Album, celebrates the deep ties between the people of the United States and China. Originating from a project ____36____( initiate) in 2018, the book brings together stories of friendship, cultural exchange ____37____ mutual understanding. The purpose is to encourage people to remember the past, and more ____38____( important) , to envision a brighter future. Now in its sixth year, ____39____ “My China Album” project has documented the journeys of Americans in China, emphasizing the strength of grassroots connections. Each edition of the project ____40____( explore) unique themes, showcasing the diverse aspects of US-China ties. Previous editions include sports exchanges and giant panda ____41____( conserve). The ____42____( new ) sixth edition themed “My China Footprints”, centers on Americans’ personal experiences in China. It features five short videos, ____43____ are being shared on major social media platforms, offering insights into China’s cultural and technological landscape. Spanning more than 200 pages, the book ____44____( organize) into five sections, which feature 41 heartfelt stories, each _____45_____( illustrate) unique bonds. The narratives, accompanied by vivid photographs, capture personal bonds that go beyond borders, highlighting shared humanity, memory and destiny. 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，你校刊物“英语角”栏目本月讨论的话题是“金钱的价值”，请你用英文写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：1. 你对金钱价值的理解；2. 提出你的建议或主张。 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。 The Value of Money ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 My grandmother wiped the coffee table for the third time, her movements quick and precise. The way she and my mother rushed around the apartment, one might have thought royalty was expected, not just my piano teacher, Miss Sheldon. At 6:30, the table was set, but something felt wrong. The familiar smell of baked potatoes and chicken-fried steak — dishes I had specifically requested — was missing. Instead, the kitchen counter was crowded with plates of kibbeh (碎羊肉面饼), stuffed grape leaves, hummus, and other Lebanese (黎巴嫩的) dishes. My heart sank. My teacher, Miss Sheldon, is coming for a home visit and will have dinner with us. Miss Sheldon would never eat stuffed lamb! Before I could say something, the doorbell rang. Miss Sheldon stood there, smiling warmly, accompanied by a man named Ray, whom she introduced as her friend. My mother welcomed them warm-heartedly, and we all settled at the dining table. I prayed silently that my family wouldn’t embarrass me with my childhood stories. To my surprise, my grandmother immediately began praising Miss Sheldon’s teaching, while my mother proudly served the unfamiliar dishes. When Ray and Miss Sheldon hesitantly took small portions of the grape leaves and kibbeh, I held my breath, waiting for their polite but forced compliments. But then, something unexpected happened. Miss Sheldon’s eyes lit up after the first bite. She said excitedly how delicious the food was, and Ray enthusiastically agreed, mentioning that his own mother often cooked Lebanese dishes. The atmosphere shifted instantly. My grandmother’s face brightened as she learned that Ray’s mother was from Lebanon. The conversation flowed effortlessly, filled with shared cultural references and laughter. Even my mother’s embarrassing story about my childhood failed to weaken the mood. By the end of the evening, what I had feared would be an awkward dinner turned into a joyful gathering. As Miss Sheldon and Ray left, they thanked my family warmly, with Ray even promising to bring his mother over for a kibbeh-making session. Later, my mother gave me a knowing smile. “Still wish I’d made chicken-fried steak?” she joked. I sighed, unable to argue. For once, she had been right all along. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The following week, Ray kept his promise. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What had begun as a worrying evening turned into the start of a friendship. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $