山西省临汾新华中学2023-2024学年高二上学期9月月考英语试题

山西省临汾新华中学2023-2024学年高二上学期9月月考英语试题 答案及解析 A篇21. B 22.  B 23.  B 21. B 第一段明确指出“这四条是世界上最危险的道路”，每个后续部分都强调了每条道路的高事故风险（例如，Col du Chaussy的悬崖和发卡弯，Karnali高速公路的年度死亡人数，Commonwealth Avenue的“杀手公路”绰号，Taroko峡谷公路的狭窄空间和自然危害）。选项A错误，因为Commonwealth Avenue是一条城市高速公路，不在山区。选项C错误，因为只有Karnali高速公路禁止夜间驾驶。选项D错误，因为Commonwealth Avenue的主要危害是交通和洪水，而不是滑坡或落石。 22. B 解释：第三段提到“这条路最多只能在白天通行，因为警方由于夜间致命事故数量高而禁止夜间驾驶”。这直接对应选项B。选项A、C和D在文章中并未提及作为夜间禁行的原因。 23.  B 解释：第四段提到“与其他在这个列表上的道路和高速公路不同，这条公路并不位于山边……它是一条宽阔的城市高速公路”。这表明Commonwealth Avenue的特殊之处在于它是一条宽阔的城市高速公路，这与其他三条与山有关的道路不同。选项A错误（它是宽阔的，不是狭窄的）；选项C错误（发夹弯是Col du Chaussy的特点）；选项D错误（季风问题提到了Karnali高速公路，而不是Commonwealth Avenue）。 B篇 24. B 25. C 26. B 27. A 24. B (主旨题)：文章开头提到旅游专家Mark Trim分享2025年顶级豪华旅游目的地，后文依次介绍了撒丁岛、奥卡万戈三角洲等多个目的地，核心内容是专家推荐的2025年豪华旅游地，故选B。 25. C (细节题)：根据文中“Trim said it’s best to visit during the months between June to September”可知，撒丁岛的最佳旅游时间是6月至9月，故选C。 26. B (推理判断题)：文中提到Okavango Delta“has an array of incredible animals”且是“one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders”，适合喜欢野生动物和自然的人，其他选项分别以海滩、小镇、海岛度假为特色，故选B。 27. A (细节题)：根据文中“with direct flights to Nadi and a short boat or helicopter ride to Malolo Island, it’s incredibly convenient to reach for Australians”可知，斐济对澳大利亚人方便是因为有直达楠迪的航班和前往马洛洛岛的短途交通，故选A。 C 篇 28. C 29. C 30. B 31. C 28. C (细节题) 文章第二段直接指出：“澳大利亚人现在需要67岁才能领取养老金”。这是文本中的明确信息，不需要推断。选项A（55岁）是调查受访者的最低年龄，B（60岁）和D（70岁）在文章中未提及，因此它们是错误的。 29  C (细节题) 第三段清楚记录了2018年的调查结果：“结果显示大多数人对退休生活感到满意：51%的人非常满意，35%的人满意”。选项A（35%）指的是“满意”的退休者（不是“非常满意”）；B（47%）是认为退休后生活“更好”的人的百分比；D（80%）是认为生活“更好或一样”的人的总百分比。这些都是干扰选项，所以C是正确的。 30. B (推理判断题) 在那个女人提问之前，第4段解释道：“但自由也有问题。调查中的一位女性在四个月后感到厌倦，问道：‘这就是全部了吗？’”。短语“厌倦了这种生活”直接支持了她对退休自由感到无聊的推断。选项A（多旅行）、C（需要更多钱）和D（想念老朋友）在她的问题上下文中没有提到，因此没有文本依据支持它们，所以B是正确的。 31. C (推理判断题) 第6段提到：“工作也塑造了我们是谁。它赋予我们地位并帮助建立自信。当我们遇到新朋友时，他们通常会问‘你做什么工作？’似乎我们的工作定义了我们……因此，许多退休者表示，退休让他们质疑自己的身份”我们可以推断出，工作曾经是他们身份的核心部分，而退休剥夺了这一定义性部分，导致身份挑战。选项A（没有机会学习新技能）、B（家庭支持）和D（与同事保持联系）在文中并未作为身份问题的原因讨论，所以C是正确的。 D 篇 32.  A 33. B 34. C 35.  B 32. A 解释：第七段的上下文提到了“AI驱动的变革”，并指出计算能力不足无法支持大规模的人工智能应用。结合“meta-”（表示“变化”或“超越”）和“morphosis”（与“形式”相关）的意思，“变革”在这里指的是由人工智能驱动的变化。选项B（挑战，挑战）、C（资源，资源）、D（投资，投资）与计算能力和人工智能发展的逻辑关系不符，所以A是正确的。33. B 吴和泉指出，“每投入一元的算力，就能带动3到4元的GDP增长”，这直接表明了算力投资可以促进经济增长，所以B是正确的。选项A错误，因为文本只提到“扩大算力供给在国际AI竞争中至关重要”，并未说中国已经获胜；选项C错误，因为吴和泉强调了算力对AI应用的重要性，并未说算力不重要；选项D错误，因为“驱动”（drives，促进）并不等于“直接带来”（直接带来），算力对GDP增长的作用是间接的，所以D是错误的。 34. C 解释：第9段明确指出“中国的总计算能力每年增长约30%，主要由人工智能应用推动的智能计算需求激增所驱动”。这直接与选项C相符。选项A（建设更多数据中心）、B（降低AI芯片成本）、D（政府对图形处理器的投资）在文本中并未被提及为计算能力每年30%增长的主要驱动力，因此C是正确的。 35. B 解释：文本的第一段明确指出，中国正在加快构建一体化的国家算力平台，旨在提升计算资源的质量和效率，加强国家在AI芯片等核心技术方面的能力。这正是B选项的内容。A选项错误，因为会议是官员表达观点的平台，而不是建设平台的目的；C选项是饶绍祥关于AI对GDP贡献的预测，不是建设平台的目的；D选项在文本中完全没有提及，所以B是正确的。 七选五答案 36. B 37. D 38. E 39. G 40. A 解析 36. 空格36：前文提出“背诗有心理健康益处”，后文讲“因共同背诗与Bruce成为朋友”。选项B“背诵诗歌的一个惊人好处是它能建立人际关系”既承接前文“背诗的益处”，又引出后文“因诗交友”的例子，逻辑连贯，故选B。 37. 空格37：前文介绍“跨代友谊的好处（减少抑郁、降低慢性病死亡风险）”，后文以“But”转折强调“诗歌本身也有益”。选项D“跨代友谊的这些积极影响确实令人惊叹”先总结前文友谊的价值，再通过转折自然过渡到诗歌，承上启下，故选D。 38. 空格38：小标题为“A poetry prescription（诗歌处方）”，后文讲“诗歌是治疗工具及相关研究”。选项E“让我们探索诗歌如何成为有益于身心健康的工具”呼应小标题，同时引出下文对诗歌治疗作用的具体说明，起到引导作用，故选E。 39. 空格39：前文介绍“2021年诗歌治疗PTSD的研究”，后文引出“2016年诗歌与音乐缓解疼痛的研究”。选项G“这项研究并非唯一一项显示诗歌助人能力的研究”用“this study”指代前文研究，“not the only one”自然衔接下一项研究，实现过渡，故选G。 40. 空格40：前文指出“只有诗歌能提升希望感”，后文解释“诗歌的魔力在于非被动性”。选项A“那么，是什么让诗歌拥有这种独特的提升希望的力量呢？”以设问承接前文“诗歌的独特作用”，又引出后文对原因的分析，逻辑通顺，故选A。 干扰项分析 选项C：原文仅在对比中提及音乐，核心话题是“诗歌”，C聚焦音乐，偏离主题，排除。 选项F：原文围绕“背诗、读诗的益处”展开，未涉及“写诗”，内容无关，排除。 完形填空答案及解析 41-45BACAD 46-50BCBDB 51-55ACACD 41. B 考查冠词。“active”以元音音素开头，用“an”修饰，“an active person”表示“一个活跃的人”。 42. A 考查动词辨析。“teach”符合语境。 43. C 考查连词。“as”表示“当……时”，句意为“她递给我球拍时说‘熟能生巧’”。 44. A 考查固定短语。“pass away”意为“去世”，符合上下文“父亲因心脏病突发去世”的语境。 45. D 考查副词。母亲内心痛苦，故“sadly（悲伤地）”微笑，与“我很好”形成对比。 46. B 考查副词。根据“she survived”可知救护车来得“quickly（迅速地）”，及时救助。 47. c 考查动词。“realize（意识到）”符合句意“过了很久我才意识到那不是我的错”。 48. B 考查连接词。“that’s why...”表示“那就是……的原因”，解释开始捐款的原因。 49. D 考查代词。“many”修饰可数名词“people”，表示“很多人”，符合语境。 50. B 考查固定短语“making a difference”意为“产生影响”。 51. A 考查副词。“alone（独自）”修饰动词“face”，表示“不必独自面对困境”。 52. C 考查不定代词。“nobody（没有人）”符合句意“希望是任何人都无法夺走的东西”。 53. A 考查动词。“join（加入）”此处指加入支持Lifeline的行动，符合语境。 54. C 考查动词辨析。句意为“确保它会继续拯救更多生命”。 55. D 考查固定搭配。“turn...into...”意为“把……变成……”，句意为“把痛苦变成有意义的事”。 语法填空答案及考点解析 56. offering（考点：非谓语动词-现在分词）：主语“the Shanghai resort”与“offer”是主动关系，用现在分词作伴随状语。 57. thrilling（考点：词性转换-动词变形容词）：“thrill”（动词，使兴奋）变-ing形式形容词“thrilling”，修饰事物“roller-coaster ride”，表“令人兴奋的”。 58. visitors（考点：词性转换+名词复数）：“visit”（动词，参观）变名词“visitor”（游客），由“14 million”可知用复数“visitors”。 59. released（考点：非谓语动词-过去分词）：“report”与“release”（发布）是被动关系，用过去分词作定语，表“被发布的报告”。 60. that（考点：连词-宾语从句）：“announced”后接宾语从句，从句不缺成分，用“that”引导（可省略，此处设空需补全）。 61. a（考点：冠词-不定冠词）：“joint venture framework agreement”是可数名词单数，表泛指“一份协议”，用不定冠词“a”。 62. globally（考点：词性转换-形容词变副词）：“global”（形容词，全球的）变副词“globally”，修饰整个句子，表“在全球范围内”。 63. in（考点：介词）：“be located in”是固定搭配，表“位于……（范围之内）”，此处指“位于上海锦江乐园内”。 64. films（考点：名词复数）：“Harry Potter”系列电影不止一部，用“film”的复数形式“films”。 65. iconic（考点：词性转换-名词变形容词）：“icon”（名词，标志、偶像）变形容词“iconic”，修饰“scenes”，表“经典的、标志性的”。 第四部分 写作Sample Letter Dear Ms. Smith, I’m Li Hua, the organizer of our school’s English Corner. I’m writing to sincerely invite you to attend our upcoming “Teen Life & Culture Sharing” activity. The activity will take place in the school library’s reading room this Friday afternoon from 4:00 to 5:30. We’ve prepared three parts: English games to break the ice, group discussions on “How to balance study and hobbies”, and a small sharing session where students will talk about their favorite foreign books or movies. Your guidance would mean a lot to us. As our English teacher, you always help us speak English more confidently, and your insights into foreign culture will make the discussion more lively and meaningful. We would be honored if you could join us. Please let me know if you’re available.Looking forward to your reply! Yours sincerely, Li Hua 读后续写范文 Continuation Sample Stepping off the plane in London, Suzanne held her small suitcase tightly, her hands trembling a little with a mix of nervousness and excitement. The air smelled of rain and freshly baked bread—nothing like the salty sea air she’d breathed for a decade. She took a bus to her old neighborhood, where the red-brick houses still stood tall. An elderly woman watering flowers at a gate stared at her for a moment, then gasped: “Suzanne? Is that really you?” It was Mrs. Carter, her former neighbor. Mrs. Carter pulled her into a warm hug, tears in her eyes. That night, Suzanne stayed at a small inn. Lying on the soft bed, she listened to the quiet hum of the city instead of crashing waves. For the first time in years, she didn’t wake up fearing storms or cramped spaces—she felt at peace. Besides sharing her story through Wavewalker and social media, Suzanne decided to do more to help young people facing similar feelings of being “trapped”. She started visiting high schools, talking to students about how education had saved her. Once, a 16-year-old girl named Mia approached her after a speech, whispering that she felt stuck at home, forced to quit school to help her family. Suzanne gave Mia a copy of Wavewalker and her email address. They exchanged messages for months, and with Suzanne’s encouragement, Mia enrolled in a part-time correspondence course. A year later, Mia sent her a photo of her first report card—all A’s. “You showed me there’s a way out,” Mia wrote. Suzanne smiled, knowing her pain had turned into a light for others. She often said, “No cage is too strong if you hold onto hope and keep learning.” 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 山西省临汾新华中学2023-2024学年高二上学期9月月考英语试题 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 Four most dangerous roads in the world Any road can be treacherous in the wrong weather conditions or with a reckless driver on the loose but these four are the most dangerous roads in the world. Col du Chaussy, France At 1,532 metres above sea level, Col du Chaussy in the Rhône-Alpes region of south-eastern France is a high mountain pass that starts with the famous “Les Lacets de Montvernier.” This special stretch is only about 3.2km long but features 17 hairpin turns as you climb up an actual cliff. There’s a small concrete barrier as you zigzag upward but this improbable road, while impossibly picturesque, is still one of the most dangerous roads in the world. Karnali Highway, Nepal Approximately 50 people die here every year, making a drive on the 250km Karnali Highway in the Himalayas of West Nepal a literal death wish. It is one of the most dangerous roads in the world even when it’s not monsoon season because the surface is extremely dusty making visibility poor and includes narrow stretches, landslides, falling rocks, flooded sections, potholes, huge drops off steep cliffs, and significant bumpiness. And now it is only a road passable, at best, during the day as the police have banned driving at night due to the high number of fatal accidents. Commonwealth Avenue, Philippines Unlike other roads and highways on this list, this one isn’t perched on the edge of a mountain or near a crumbling bridge. In fact, it’s a wide urban highway that’s just 12km long. Eighteen lanes wide to be specific and due to heavy traffic, poor drainage which brings floods on the avenue, and the constant presence of motorbikes and pedestrians that tour buses can’t even see, this road has earned the tragic nickname “Killer Highway” because of the many accidents and fatalities suffered here. Taroko Gorge Road, Taiwan Taroko Gorge Road is one of the most dangerous roads in the world because it is carved out of a mountain and runs through one too. This popular 19km stretch in Taiwan is spectacular so you can expect a parade of tour buses, cars, scooters, bicyclists and pedestrians all sharing the same narrow road, and all trying to navigate blind corners and terrifying bends that look too small to fit around. If you find yourself on Taroko Gorge Road, you better hope the weather is fair, otherwise, you might suffer through landslides, floods and falling rocks that make sections impassable. 21. What do the four roads mentioned in the passage have in common? A. They are all located in mountainous areas. B. They all have a high risk of accidents and are among the world’s most dangerous roads. C. They are all closed to traffic at night. D. They all have problems with landslides and falling rocks. 22. Why is driving on Karnali Highway only allowed during the day? A. The road is too narrow for night driving. B. The police banned night driving because of frequent fatal accidents. C. The weather is too bad at night. D. There is no lighting on the road. 23. Which of the following is a special feature of Commonwealth Avenue compared with the other three roads? A. It is a narrow mountain road. B. It is a wide urban highway instead of a mountain road. C. It has a lot of hairpin turns. D. It is often hit by monsoons. B Luxury Travel Destinations Recommended for 2025 More travellers are choosing luxury holidays than ever before. A travel expert has shared the top luxury destinations for 2025. Mark Trim, who founded and runs Onboard Luxury, said there are some popular places around the world that keep showing up in online searches. Whether you want to stay in a city or relax at a resort, Trim told 9Travel about the best luxury spots.One place that Trim said has become very popular is Sardinia, an island in Italy. “This beautiful island has clean beaches, lovely villages, and excellent golf courses like Pevero Golf Club,” Mark said. Sardinia is lucky to have many wonderful places for swimming. It has long been a dream holiday spot for many travellers. Trim said the best time to visit is from June to September, so you can enjoy the nice weather. But you should know that this is also the busiest time for tourists. If you are looking for more adventure, the Okavango Delta in Botswana is a trip you might only take once in your life. It has many amazing animals. “This wild and beautiful place is one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders. It gives you a special chance to see many different kinds of animals and plants up close,” Mark explained. For those who want to visit a pretty small town, the Norwegian town of Bergen should be on their travel plan. “This UNESCO World Heritage City is located among wonderful fjords. It has colourful wooden houses and great views of the Northern Lights,” Mark said. If you are looking for the best beach resort, Trim said you shouldn’t miss the Maldives. “If you dream of a peaceful island trip with unmatched luxury, the Fari Islands in the Maldives should be your top choice,” Mark added. “It’s easy to get to from Australia—you just need a short flight. So it’s the perfect trip for people who want a luxurious and refreshing experience.” For people who want a beach holiday but don’t want to go far from home, Fiji is always a popular option. Many people choose to visit the Mamanuca Islands there. “This wonderful group of islands has perfect beaches, colourful coral reefs, and amazing sunsets,” Mark said. “Also, you can take direct flights to Nadi. Then you just need a short boat or helicopter ride to Malolo Island. So it’s very easy for Australians to get there.” 24. What is the main idea of the passage? A. How to plan a cheap holiday in 2025 B. Top luxury travel destinations for 2025 recommended by an expert C. The busiest travel seasons for popular destinations D. How to get to different luxury destinations easily 25. When is the best time to visit Sardinia according to Mark Trim? A. From January to March B. From April to May C. From June to September D. From October to December 26. Which destination is most suitable for someone who loves wild nature and animals? A. Sardinia, Italy B. Okavango Delta, Botswana C. Bergen, Norway D. Fari Islands, Maldives 27. Why is Fiji convenient for Australians to visit? A. It has direct flights to Nadi and short trips to Malolo Island B. It is very close to Australia by car C. It offers free boat rides to all islands D. It has no visa requirements for Australians C Retirement is more than just an event—it is a transition that affects people’s mental health as much as their work lives. Susan Moore from Swinburne University of Technology writes about the challenges of this phase. Australians now need to be 67 years old to get the pension, so many people work longer. But because people are living longer (higher life expectancy), retirement may last 20 years or even more. How can people deal with this period of life? In 2018, Moore and a colleague did a survey. They asked nearly 1,000 Australians aged 55 and over—who said they were fully or mostly retired. The results showed most were satisfied with their retirement: 51% were very satisfied, and 35% were satisfied. Over 80% thought their life after retirement was better (47%) or the same (39%) as when they were working. Retirees liked the freedom most. They could sleep in, travel, meet family and friends, do gardening, learn new things, or spend more on nice things if they had enough money. But freedom also had problems. One woman in the survey said she got tired of this kind of life after four months and asked, “Is this all there is?” What did retirees miss the most? Nearly 20% worried about money, and one-third felt worse off financially—even though most of them had worked as professionals or in white-collar jobs. More importantly, they missed social connections: making new friends, joining activities, and feeling useful. Many said they missed working in a team and the purpose that work gave. One retiree said, “I miss the sense of purpose. I felt useful when I worked, but now I often feel lost, like I should be doing something.” Work also shapes who we are. It gives us status and helps build confidence. When we meet someone new, they often ask, “What do you do?” It seems like our job defines us, not the many other parts of our lives. So it’s not surprising that many retirees said retirement made them question their identity. 28. What age do Australians need to be to get the pension now? A. 55 B. 60 C. 67 D. 70 29. According to the 2018 survey, what percentage of retirees were very satisfied with their retirement? A. 35% B. 47% C. 51% D. 80% 30. What can we infer from the woman’s question “Is this all there is?”? A. She wanted to travel to more places. B. She felt bored with the freedom of retirement. C. She needed more money to enjoy retirement. D. She missed her old friends from work. 31. Why do retirees often face identity challenges? A. They have no chance to learn new skills. B. Their families don’t support their retirement life. C. Work used to define them, but now that part is gone. D. They can’t stay in touch with their former colleagues. D China is accelerating the construction of an integrated national computing power platform, aiming to enhance the quality and efficiency of computational resources and strengthen the country's capabilities in core technologies such as AI chips, said officials and experts. As the backbone of AI development, computing power has become the battleground for global technological supremacy, and China is charging ahead with unprecedented momentum despite challenges, they said. The move is China's latest plan to scale up the digital infrastructure that is key to buoying its AI economy and to hone its technological prowess in strategic industries. Vice-Minister of Industry and Information Technology Xiong Jijun emphasized the government's commitment to "guiding the orderly development of computing infrastructure and improving the supply quality of computing resources" at the 2025 China Computational Power Conference, which concluded on Sunday in Datong, Shanxi province. He emphasized the need to accelerate breakthroughs in key technologies such as graphic processing units and algorithms for large language models, which are crucial for sharpening China's competitive edge in AI. Roughly defined as the ability to process data, computing power includes technologies such as chips and data centers to support information processing, data storage and network capacity in the digital economy era. Wu Hequan, an academician at the Chinese Academy of Engineering, said that computing power is an invisible yet indispensable force behind any AI-driven metamorphosis, and that without enough computing power to process data, it is impossible to support large-scale AI applications. "Every yuan ($0.14) invested in computing power drives 3 to 4 yuan in GDP growth," Wu said. "In the global race for AI leadership, expanding computing power supply is critical." China's total computing power has been growing at approximately 30 percent annually, driven largely by soaring demand for intelligent computing fueled by AI applications, data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology showed. Rao Shaoyang, director of the strategic development research institute of the China Telecom Research Institute, said, "AI is expected to contribute over 11 trillion yuan to China's GDP by 2035." "That will account for 4 to 5 percent of the total economy," Rao said. "This growth could multiply computing power demand by 10 or even a hundred times." 32. What does the underlined word “metamorphosis” in Paragraph 7 probably mean? A. Change B. Challenge C. Resource D. Investment 33. What can we infer from Wu Hequan’s words in Paragraph 8? A. China has already won the global race for AI leadership. B. Investing in computing power can promote economic growth. C. Computing power is less important than AI applications. D. One yuan invested in computing power can directly bring 3 to 4 yuan in GDP. 34. According to the passage, what is the main driver of China’s annual 30% growth in total computing power? A. The construction of more data centers. B. The decrease in the cost of AI chips. C. The rising demand for intelligent computing from AI applications. D. The government’s investment in graphic processing units. 35. What is the main purpose of China accelerating the construction of the integrated national computing power platform? A. To host the 2025 China Computational Power Conference successfully. B. To improve computational resources’ quality and efficiency and strengthen core tech capabilities. C. To make AI contribute 11 trillion yuan to GDP by 2035. D. To ban foreign companies from participating in China’s computing power industry. 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。 Looking for a creative way to boost your brain? Memorising poetry has a whole host of mental health benefits… ___36___ My friend Bruce is 85 years old. Despite the decades between us, we have plenty in common – predominantly, a love of poetry. In fact, it’s down to Lewis Carroll’s “Jabberwocky” – a poem we both memorised as children – that we are friends at all. This intergenerational friendship brings all kinds of benefits – Bruce and I are less likely to suffer from depression, according to 2020 research in the American Journal of Psychiatry, and are less likely to die from a range of chronic diseases, as noted in PLOS Medicine. ___ 37___ But it’s not just the friendship that’s doing us good – it’s the poetry. A poetry prescription ___38 ___ Believe it or not, poetry is a well-documented therapeutic tool. A 2021 study, published in the International Journal of Psychology, looked at the benefits of 10 90-minute poetry therapy sessions on women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The participants experienced a significant increase in psychological wellbeing, and a significant decrease in PTSD symptoms.___39 ___ Another research project from 2016, in the Journal of Palliative Medicine, looked at the effects of music and poetry on pain relief. Both art forms were found to bring about a reduction in pain, and also a reduction in depression, for participants. However, only poetry resulted in an increased sense of hope. And, in today’s world, who doesn’t need that? ___40___ Perhaps the magic lies in the fact that reading poetry is not a passive act. It invites you into the poet’s world, and creates “thinking space” in which we can reflect on our own lives through their words. The best poems don’t always make sense in a logical way, but they evoke an emotional reaction, and that can help us feel understood – forging a connection between poet and reader. In that way, a powerful poem can become a touchstone or friend. As poet Paul Celan wrote: “I cannot see any basic difference between a handshake and a poem.” A. So what makes poetry have this unique power to lift hope? B. One surprising advantage of memorising poetry is the relationships it builds. C. Music has long been used to help people relax and ease their pain. D. These positive effects of intergenerational friendship are truly amazing. E. Let’s explore how poetry works as a helpful tool for our mental and physical health. F. To get the most out of poetry, you should try writing your own sometimes. G. This study isn’t the only one that shows poetry’s ability to help people. 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。 Aaron often thinks about his parents, especially the days when the family was full of joy. Those memories, though bittersweet, remind him why he’s dedicated to supporting Lifeline. Mum was always ___41___ active person. She loved playing tennis on the court behind our house and would ___42___ me to play too, even when I was little. “Practice makes perfect,” she’d say, ___43___ she handed me the racket. Dad would sit nearby, cheering us on. Those were happy times. But in 1977, everything changed. Dad passed ___44___ suddenly from a heart attack. Mum was never the same after that. She stopped playing tennis and rarely went out. I tried to talk to her, but she’d just smile ___45___ and say, “I’m fine.” Deep down, I knew she was hurting. Two years later, Mum tried to end her life. I was living with her then, and I found her just in time. The ambulance came ___46___, and she survived. We thought things would get better, but in 1982, it happened again. This time, I wasn’t there. I felt guilty for years. It took me a long time to ___47___ that it wasn’t my fault. But I kept thinking: if Mum had someone like Lifeline to talk to, maybe she’d still be here. That’s ___48___ I started donating to Lifeline. Now, I want to do more. I’ve decided to leave a gift in my Will to Lifeline. It’s a way to make sure ___49___ people get the help Mum never did. If you’re thinking about doing the same, don’t hesitate. ___50___ a difference isn’t hard—sometimes it just takes one small step. Lifeline is there for people when they need it most. With support, no one has to face their struggles __51____. That’s why this cause matters. It’s about giving people hope, and hope is something ___52___ can ever take away. Aaron hopes his story will encourage others to __53____ . “You don’t have to be rich,” he says. “Even a little help can go a long way. Lifeline saved so many lives, and I want to make sure it will ___54___ saving more.” For him, it’s a way to honor his mum—and to turn his pain ___55___ something good. 41. A. a B. an C. the D. / 42. A. teach B.refuse C. reject D. allow 43. A. if B. though C. as D. unless 44. A. away B. out C. through D. over 45. A. secretly B. brightly C. angrily D.sadly 46. A. slowly B. quickly C. lately D. quietly 47. A. refuse B. forget C. realize D. imagine 48. A. how B. why C. when D. where 49. A. few B. much C. little D. many 50. A. Taking B. Making C.Having D.Leaving 51. A. alone B. lonely C. aloud D. along 52. A. somebody B. anybody C. nobody D. everybody 53. A. join B. wait C. rest D. leave 54. A.go B. kill C. keep D. spend 55. A.up B. over C. off D. into 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。 Legoland Shanghai Resort officially opened on July 5. Covering 318,000 square meters, the resort is the world's 11th and largest Legoland at its opening. Designed to cater to children aged 2 to 12 and their families, the Shanghai resort features eight themed areas, 56.______ (offer) over 75 interactive rides, shows, and attractions. On May 19, Shanghai Disney Resort announced the groundbreaking of its ninth themed land, the Spider-Man zone. Next to Zootopia, the new zone will include the park's first major Marvel-themed attraction — a 57.______ (thrill) Spider-Man roller-coaster ride. Shanghai Disneyland welcomed more than 14 million 58.______ (visit) in 2023, ranking fifth among theme parks worldwide and securing its position as the most visited and popular theme park in China, according to the 2023 Global Attractions Attendance Report 59.______ (release) by the Themed Entertainment Association (Tea) and the consulting firm Aecom. On Feb 12, Jin Jiang International Holdings Co Ltd announced 60.______ it had signed 61.______ joint venture framework agreement with Warner Bros to open a Harry Potter studio tour. It will be the third such attraction 62.______ (global), and the first in China. Officially named Warner Bros Studio Tour Shanghai — The Making of Harry Potter, it will be located 63.______ the rebuilt and improved Shanghai Jinjiang Action Park. The planned theme park, scheduled to open in 2027, will offer visitors a behind-the-scenes experience on the making of the Harry Potter 64.______ (film) and bring 65.______ (icon) scenes to life. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （满分15分） 假设你所在学校的英语角即将举办一场“青少年生活与文化分享”活动，旨在帮助同学们练习英语口语并了解不同的文化视角。你是英语角的组织者李华，请给你的英语老师史密斯女士写一封邀请信，邀请她参加并指导此次活动。 要求： 1. 介绍活动的时间、地点及主要内容。 2. 说明她参与的重要性。 3. 表达对她到来的诚挚期待。 4. 词数：100-120词。 Dear Ms. Smith, I’m Li Hua, 第二节 （满分25分） 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Suzanne Heywood recalled her turbulent childhood “trapped” on a boat with her parents and how she escaped. At 7, her UK parents pulled her and younger brother Jonathan out of school for a promised 3-year voyage to recreate Captain Cook’s final global trip—though it lasted 10 years. Her parents saw the journey as a “privilege” and “trip of a lifetime,” but Suzanne compared it to prison. She couldn’t attend school or have normal friendships. The voyage was dangerous: once, a huge storm hit their boat between South Africa and Australia. The 7-year-old was thrown around the cabin, fracturing her skull and breaking her nose. They later found a tiny Indian Ocean island where she had multiple head operations without anaesthetic. Realizing her parents had no plans to return, Suzanne saw education as her only lifeline to a normal life. Remote learning wasn’t an option in 1969, so she enrolled in an Australian correspondence school at 13, studying in the small cabin despite missed education gaps. At 16, she and her 15-year-old brother were sent to a New Zealand school while their parents kept sailing. Suzanne still got into Oxford University. After saving money from farm work, she bought a one-way plane ticket back to the UK. Inspired by her husband’s 2018 death, she shared her story publicly: her memoir Wavewalker became a bestseller, and she’s worked through her childhood trauma. Her tale touched millions—online fans praised her bravery, with some calling her book “one of the best” and saying her story inspired them to change their lives. Stepping off the plane in London, Besides sharing her story through Wavewalker and social media, Suzanne decided to do more to help young people facing similar feelings of being “trapped”. 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$