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四川省荣县中学校高2027届英语半期考试试题 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一通。 1. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At home. B. In a restaurant. C. In a grocery shop. 2 What time is it now? A. 7:45. B. 7:55. C. 8:00. 3. What does the woman say about the delivery? A. It is expensive. B. It is slow. C. It is speedy. 4. What are the speakers talking about? A. Health problems. B. Housing prices. C. Urban transportation. 5. What does the man decide to do? A. Avoid the red card. B. Support other players. C. Talk to the coach. 第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6. What is the man doing? A. Offering some advice. B. Extending an invitation. C. Asking for permission. 7. What will the woman do on Monday? A. Take classes. B. Hand in math homework. C. Attend a party. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. What instrument is the woman learning? A. The drums. B. The piano. C. The guitar. 9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Strangers. B. Classmates. C. Father and daughter. 10. How may the woman’s parents find playing the drums? A. Useful. B. Demanding. C. Noisy. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11. What is the man like? A. Considerate. B. Proud. C. Helpful. 12. What kind of drink will the man enjoy? A. cocoa. B. Juice. C. Tea. 13. What will be the speakers’ final destination? A. The supermarket. B. The library. C. The cinema. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14. What is the man’s purpose in growing vegetables? A. To sell them for profit. B. To experiment with plants. C. To relieve work pressure. 15. Which vegetable does the man suggest for a quick harvest in warm seasons? A. Tomatoes. B. Potatoes. C. Chinese cabbages. 16 What does the man say about carrots? A. They require constant sunlight. B. They take over a year to mature. C. They are easily affected by insects. 17. Why does the man invite the woman to visit his garden? A. To show his vegetable collection. B. To recommend gardening tools. C. To provide hands-on planting guidance. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. What makes the World Games special? A. It is held after the Summer Olympics. B. It includes sports not in the Olympic program. C. It displays cultural heritage and performances. 19. When was the 12th World Games held? A. In 2025. B. In 2021. C. In 2017. 20. What impressed the speaker most about the World Games in Poland? A. Its focus on competition. B. Its energetic atmosphere. C. Its wide participation. 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 Free Community Swap Contact: Catherine Crawford, (718) 809-1603 cerawford@grownyc.org Jon Klar, (646) 530-0381 jklar@grownye.org New Yorkers looking to reduce, reuse, and save money this year are invited to participate in Stop 'N' Swap, a free community event organized by local nonprofit GrowNYC. The average NYC household throws away about 2,000 pounds of waste a year. By reusing through events like Stop 'N' Swap, NYC residents can take part in saving over 40 million pounds of material from landfill every year. Take a break from shopping, support a cleaner future, and join the ever-growing reuse community! WHAT: Free Stop 'N' Swap Community Reuse Event WHEN: February 19th, 12pm-3pm WHERE: Bronx Works Classic Community Center, 286 East 156th Street, Bronx, NY 10451 The public is invited to bring clean and reusable items. No one is required to bring something to take something — you can simply show up with a bag and see what's free for the taking. Books, toys, clothing, and electronics are just some of the offerings. Furniture and other large items are not accepted at the swap. Anything leftover at the end of the day is donated or recycled. Stop 'N' Swaps have developed a regular following among environmentally conscious New Yorkers. After almost two years without swaps, GrowNYC has set a goal of hosting one swap in each of the city's 59 community districts each year, providing opportunities to make NYC truly livable — a place where every person can enjoy a healthier life. 1. What should you do to get more information from Catherine? A. Contact GrowNYC for event details. B. Call (718)809-1603. C. Email jklar@ grownyc.org. D. Visit the event location on February 19th. 2. What items are unacceptable at the Stop 'N' Swap? A. Broken electronics. B. Stained or torn clothing. C. Damaged or moldy books. D. Second-hand furniture. 3. What is the aim of GrowNYC's Stop 'N' Swaps? A. To make NYC a better place to live. B. To enhance community bonds. C. To cut waste costs. D. To reuse resources citywide. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍纽约非营利组织GrowNYC举办的免费社区物品交换活动，含联系方式、时间地点及活动规则。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Contact: Catherine Crawford, (718) 809-1603 cerawford@grownyc.org (联系方式：凯瑟琳·克劳福德，电话(718)809-1603，邮箱cerawford@grownyc.org) ”可知，若想从凯瑟琳处获取更多信息，可拨打其电话(718)809-1603。故选B项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据“The public is invited to bring clean and reusable items. (欢迎公众携带干净且可重复使用的物品。)”及“Furniture and other large items are not accepted at the swap. (交换活动不接受家具及其他大型物品。)”可知，二手家具在该交换活动中是不被接受的。故选D项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“GrowNYC has set a goal of hosting one swap in each of the city's 59 community districts each year, providing opportunities to make NYC truly livable — a place where every person can enjoy a healthier life. (GrowNYC制定了一个目标，每年在该市59个社区各举办一次交换活动，为让纽约成为真正宜居的城市——一个每个人都能享受更健康生活的地方——提供机会。)”可知，GrowNYC举办“Stop 'N' Swap”活动的目的是让纽约成为更宜居的地方。故选A项。 B Leslie Jones is a well-known comedian and actress, best known for her time on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) and her work in stand-up comedy. Her journey into comedy started unexpectedly. When she was a college freshman, and a friend signed her up for a campus comedy contest. Despite having no previous experience in stand-up, she immediately felt comfortable on stage and won the contest. This experience lit her passion for comedy. However, Leslie Jones faced challenges in pursuing (追求) a professional comedy career. At the age of 19, she received advice from Jamie Foxx, who suggested that she needed more life experiences to draw material from for her comedy. Foxx advised her to go out, live life, work various jobs, and gain a broader range of experiences to enrich her comedy. Jones took Foxx’s advice to heart and took on a series of jobs, including working as a justice of the peace at weddings and even working for a construction company owned by Scientologists. Throughout these experiences, she kept her ultimate goal of becoming a comedian in mind. In her memoir, Leslie Jones, she reflects on her upbringing as a military brat, her journey through the male-dominated (男人主宰的) world of comedy clubs, and her eventual breakthrough when she joined the cast of SNL in 2014 at the age of 47. One unique aspect of Leslie Jones’ comedy style is her commitment to physical comedy, even if it sometimes results in injury. She’s willing to take risks and use her physicality to get laughs from her audience. She’s known for her energetic and bold performances, which often involve physical performance or exaggerated movements. In summary, Leslie Jones’ comedy career began unexpectedly in college, and despite facing initial challenges, she pursued a variety of life experiences to enrich her comedy. Her devotion to physical comedy and her unique approach have contributed to her success in the entertainment industry. 4. What do we know about Leslie Jones? A. She is afraid of standing on stage. B. She is famous for performing comedy. C. She has challenges in contacting people. D. She starts her comedy career on schedule. 5. Why did Leslie Jones do all kinds of work? A. To make her comedy colorful. B. To give some advice on Foxx. C. To remember her ultimate goal. D. To keep her friendship with Foxx. 6. What made Leslie Jones successful in comedy? A. Her spirit of taking risks. B. Her exaggerated eye contact. C. Her unique physical performance. D. Her desire for gaining experiences. 7. Which of the following best describes Leslie Jones? A. Responsible. B. Easy-going. C. Self-confident. D. Hard-working. 【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了著名的喜剧演员Leslie Jones的喜剧经历，以及她独特的喜剧风格。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Leslie Jones is a well-known comedian and actress (Leslie Jones是一位著名的喜剧演员和女演员)”可知，Leslie Jones以表演喜剧而闻名。故选B项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“At the age of 19, she received advice from Jamie Foxx, who suggested that she needed more life experiences to draw material from for her comedy. Foxx advised her to go out, live life, work various jobs, and gain a broader range of experiences to enrich her comedy. Jones took Foxx’s advice to heart and took on a series of jobs (19岁时，她接受了Jamie Foxx的建议，他建议她需要更多的生活经历来为她的喜剧汲取素材。Foxx建议她走出去，去生活，从事各种工作，获得更广泛的经验，以丰富她的喜剧。Jones把Foxx的建议牢记在心，接受了一系列的工作)”可知，Leslie Jones去从事各种各样的工作是为了积累生活经历，让她的喜剧更加丰富多彩。故选A项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Her devotion to physical comedy and her unique approach have contributed to her success in the entertainment industry. (她对身体喜剧的热爱和她独特的方法为她在娱乐界的成功做出了贡献)”可知，Leslie Jones独特的身体表演让自己的喜剧获得成功。故选C项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“In her memoir, Leslie Jones, she reflects on her upbringing as a military brat, her journey through the male-dominated (男人主宰的) world of comedy clubs, and her eventual breakthrough when she joined the cast of SNL in 2014 at the age of 47. (在她的回忆录Leslie Jones中，她回顾了自己作为一名军人子女的成长经历，她在男性主导的喜剧俱乐部世界中的经历，以及她在2014年以47岁的年龄加入《周六夜现场》时取得的最终突破)”和最后一段中的“In summary, Leslie Jones’ comedy career began unexpectedly in college, and despite facing initial challenges, she pursued a variety of life experiences to enrich her comedy. (综上所述，Leslie Jones的喜剧生涯意外地在大学开始，尽管最初面临挑战，但她追求各种各样的生活经历来丰富她的喜剧)”可知，Leslie Jones并非科班出身的喜剧演员，最初面临挑战，她通过不同的生活经历丰富自己的喜剧，在这一男性主导的行业中努力坚持，最终获得突破。由此推知，她是非常努力的人。故选D项。 C Time and time again, you hear someone ask why anyone would want to keep an “ugly” building or a building that is dirty and clearly in need of work or such a simple, uninteresting building. I guess you could say we preservationists look at buildings through a different lens that can see the swan in the ugly duckling. Looking back on the years of dirt and neglect, we’ll realize that it’s our job as preservationists to teach people about the lessons learned from our historic resources. This is no doubt something we can always work harder on. Take the Queen Emma Building for example. While people may remember that building being named as one of the ugliest buildings in town, the angle from which a preservationist will view the building is that it is uniquely constructed with an artistical brise-soleil to block the sun. The designer used standard concrete bricks to form a decorative wall. Unfortunately, the brise-soleil was removed in 2011, making the building look like many of the contemporary buildings in town. Sometimes people remember a beautiful site that was replaced by a “horrid” piece of architecture and can’t get over their anger, even when that building becomes an important part of our story. This is particularly true in San Francisco, where many preservationists themselves dislike anything newer than the Victorian1 era. Yes, it was a tragedy (悲剧) that many failed to appreciate the Victorian buildings and let many get torn down several decades ago, but those losses also tell another important story. It tells the story of the 1950s and 1960s when there was hope for a more equal society with inexpensive housing for the working class. Should that history be wiped from our memories? Preservation is not just about keeping pretty, well-kept buildings, but is meant to convey parts of our history. Our history, our collective history. Not just the history of huge events of World War Il or Statehood, but the story of how everyone used to go to a certain corner market or how the people lived in the segregated (隔离的) plantation town and ultimately enjoyed a more egalitarian (平等主义的) living. Our history cannot be told only in buildings that meet someone’s criteria of beauty; sometimes our history is painful, but no less important. 8. What can we learn about preservationists from Paragraph 1? A. They prefer ugly buildings to beautiful ones. B. They pay great attention to modern buildings. C. They are devoted to repairing famous buildings. D. They focus on the value rather than the appearance. 9. What does the author think of removing the brise-soleil of the Queen Emma Building? A. It’s confusing. B. It’s pleasing. C. It’s regrettable. D. It’s unbelievable. 10. Why were many Victorian buildings in San Francisco torn down? A. To wipe the history of the Victorian era. B. To make land available for cheap housing. C. To work off the deep anger of the working class. D. To restore the architecture before the Victorian era. 11. What might be the best title for the text? A. Are ugly buildings worth preserving? B. Is preservationists’ work meaningless? C. Why do architects make ugly buildings? D. What buildings are of historical value? 【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章告诉读者为什么丑陋的建筑值得保存。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“I guess you could say we preservationists look at buildings through a different lens that can see the swan in the ugly duckling. Looking back on the years of dirt and neglect, we’ll realize that it’s our job as preservationists to teach people about the lessons learned from our historic resources.(我认为你可以说，我们保护主义者通过不同的镜头看建筑，可以看到丑小鸭中的天鹅。回顾这尘封和被忽视的岁月，我们会意识到，作为保护主义者，我们的工作是让人们从我们的历史资源中吸取教训)”可知，保护主义者关注的是建筑的价值而不是外观。故选D项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Unfortunately, the brise-soleil was removed in 2011, making the building look like many of the contemporary buildings in town.(不幸的是，2011年，遮阳板被拆除，使得这座建筑看起来像城里的许多当代建筑)”可知，作者拆除艾玛女王大厦的遮阳板是遗憾地的事情。故选C项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Yes, it was a tragedy (悲剧) that many failed to appreciate the Victorian buildings and let many get torn down several decades ago, but those losses also tell another important story. It tells the story of the 1950s and 1960s when there was hope for a more equal society with inexpensive housing for the working class.(是的，这是一个悲剧，许多人没有欣赏维多利亚时代的建筑，让许多在几十年前被拆除，但这些损失也讲述了另一个重要的故事。它讲述了20世纪50年代和60年代的故事，当时人们希望建立一个更平等的社会，为工人阶级提供廉价的住房)”可知，旧金山很多维多利亚时代的建筑被拆除，是为了腾出土地为工人阶级建造廉价住房。故选B项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章第一段提出问题“why anyone would want to keep an ‘ugly’ building or a building that is dirty and clearly in need of work or such a simple, uninteresting building.(为什么会有人想要保留一个“丑陋”建筑，或者一个很脏很明显需要修缮的建筑，或者一个如此简单，无趣的建筑)”，最后一段给出答案“Preservation is not just about keeping pretty, well-kept buildings, but is meant to convey parts of our history.(保护不仅仅是保持漂亮、保存完好的建筑，而是要传达我们的历史)”，由此推知，“丑陋的建筑值得保存吗?”是文章的主题，也是最佳标题。故选A项。 D In a world of music streaming services, access to almost any song is just a few clicks away. Yet, the live concert lives on. People still poured into concert halls to hear their favourite musicians play. And now neuroscientists might know why: live music engages the brain’s emotion centres more than recorded music. Concerts are immersive (沉浸式的) social experiences in which people listen to and feel the music together. Moreover, they are dynamic — artists can adapt their playing according to the crowd’s reaction. It was this last difference that led neuroscientists, based at the Universities of Zurich and Oslo, to study the brain responses of people listening to music. In the “live” experiment, participants lay in an MRI scanner listening to the music through earphones, while a pianist was positioned outside the room. The pianist was shown the participant’s real-time brain activity as a form of feedback. In the recorded condition, participants listened to pre-recorded versions of the same tunes. The scientists were interested in how live music affected the areas of the brain responsible for processing emotions, particularly the amygdala, an area deep inside the brain. The results, just published in the journal PNAS, revealed that live music had a significantly greater emotional impact. Whether the music conveyed happiness or sadness, dynamic live performances led to increased activity not only in the amygdala but also other parts of the brain’s emotion processing network. The researchers also found that participants’ brain activity tracked the acoustic (声学的) features of the music, like tempo and pitch, far more closely when it was played live. While the study didn’t fully recreate the live concert experience, the findings suggest that artists’ ability to adjust their performance in real time contributes to the emotional resonance (共鸣) of live music. Some musical acts now attempt to recreate live concerts, such as ABBA Voyage, an immersive pre-recorded VR concert, but without artists’ capacity to read audience’s mood and respond accordingly, it will never quite match the real thing. 12. What caused the scientists to study music listeners’ brain response? A. People’s preference to recorded music. B. The important social function of concerts. C. The changeable characteristic of live music. D. The easy accessibility of streaming services. 13. How does scientists conduct the experiment? A. By comparing brain responses. B. By observing the crowds’ reaction. C. By analyzing participants’ feedback. D. By scanning listeners’ brain structure. 14 Why does live music feel better than recorded music? A. It offers a more traditional and raw sound. B. It engages the brain’s emotion centers more. C. It produces a sense of community and shared energy. D. It guarantees a deeper understanding of the music. 15. What does the author think of ABBA Voyage in the last paragraph? A. It fails to create a perfect performing atmosphere. B. It matches the sound quality of live performances. C. It greatly stirs up the audience’s emotional response. D. It lacks artists’ response based on audience’s feedback. 【答案】12. C 13. A 14. B 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是科学家通过实验发现现场音乐会更能激发大脑情感中枢的活动，从而解释人们为何更喜爱现场音乐表演。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“It was this last difference that led neuroscientists, based at the Universities of Zurich and Oslo, to study the brain responses of people listening to music. (正是这一最后的差异，促使苏黎世大学和奥斯陆大学的神经科学家们开始研究人们听音乐时的大脑反应)”可知，现场音乐的可变性这一特点促使科学家们研究听音乐者的大脑反应，即现场音乐和录制音乐之间的最后一个差异是现场音乐具有可变性，艺术家可以根据观众的反应调整演奏。故选C。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“In the “live” experiment, participants lay in an MRI scanner listening to the music through earphones, while a pianist was positioned outside the room. The pianist was shown the participant’s real-time brain activity as a form of feedback. In the recorded condition, participants listened to pre-recorded versions of the same tunes. (在“现场”实验中，参与者躺在核磁共振扫描仪中，通过耳机听音乐，而一名钢琴家则被安排在房间外。钢琴家会看到参与者的实时大脑活动作为反馈。在录制条件下，参与者听的是预先录制好的同一首曲子)”可知，科学家们通过比较大脑反应来进行实验，即让参与者在听现场演奏和录制音乐时分别进行大脑扫描，并比较两者的大脑反应差异。故选A。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“And now neuroscientists might know why: live music engages the brain’s emotion centres more than recorded music. (现在神经科学家可能知道原因了：现场音乐比录制音乐更能激发大脑的情感中心。)”以及第四段中“The results, just published in the journal PNAS, revealed that live music had a significantly greater emotional impact. (刚刚发表在《美国国家科学院院刊》上的研究结果显示，现场音乐具有更强的情感影响力)”可知，现场音乐感觉比录制音乐好是因为它更能激发大脑的情感中心。故选B。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Some musical acts now attempt to recreate live concerts, such as ABBA Voyage, an immersive pre-recorded VR concert, but without artists’ capacity to read audience’s mood and respond accordingly, it will never quite match the real thing. (现在一些音乐表演试图重现现场音乐会，比如ABBA Voyage，这是一场沉浸式的预先录制的虚拟现实音乐会，但由于艺术家无法读取观众的情绪并做出相应回应，它永远无法与真正的现场音乐会相媲美)”可知，作者认为ABBA Voyage这类预先录制的虚拟现实音乐会无法与真正的现场音乐会相媲美，因为它缺乏艺术家根据观众反馈做出回应的能力，即它缺乏基于观众反馈的艺术家回应。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。 In today’s fast-paced world, patience is becoming an increasingly rare virtue. The constant floods of information, instant satisfaction, and rapidly changing technologies have contributed to a culture of impatience. However, patience remains a powerful tool for personal growth and well-being. ____16____ • Practice deep breathing. Deep breathing is a powerful technique for cultivating patience. To practice deep breathing, find a quiet place and sit comfortably. Inhale (吸气) slowly through the nose for a count of four, allowing your belly to expand. ____17____ Then exhale (呼气) gradually through the mouth for a count of six. Repeat this process several times. • Read patience-enriching books. Reading books that focus on patience can provide valuable insights and strategies for developing this important skill. Many authors have explored the topic in depth, offering practical advice and enlightening stories. Historical and philosophical texts can also offer wisdom on patience. ____18____ Novels that feature characters overcoming obstacles through perseverance can inspire readers to develop their own patience. • ____19____ This practice can be an effective tool for developing greater self-awareness and cultivating patience. It involves regularly recording situations that test one’s patience and reflecting on personal responses to these situations. By documenting these experiences, individuals can identify patterns in their behavior and emotional reactions. This insight allows for a more objective analysis of impatience tendencies and triggers. • Embrace delayed satisfaction. ____20____ For example, save money for future expenses instead of spending it at once. One effective method to practice delayed satisfaction is to engage in activities that require time and effort to see results, such as learning a new skill. Such a pursuit naturally teaches the value of patience and perseverance. A. Set realistic goals. B. Keep a patience journal. C. Hold your breath for a moment. D. Moreover, fiction can be equally inspiring. E. Let’s see how to develop patience in this impatient world. F. Gardening is an excellent slow hobby that cultivates patience. G. This means replacing immediate rewards with long-term benefits. 【答案】16. E 17. C 18. D 19. B 20. G 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了在当今快节奏的世界中如何培养耐心，给出了几种培养耐心的具体方法。 【16题详解】 由上文“In today’s fast-paced world, patience is becoming an increasingly rare virtue. The constant floods of information, instant satisfaction, and rapidly changing technologies have contributed to a culture of impatience. However, patience remains a powerful tool for personal growth and well-being. (在当今快节奏的世界里，耐心正成为一种越来越罕见的品质。不断涌来的信息、即时满足感和快速变化的技术，都促成了一种不耐烦的文化。然而，耐心仍然是个人成长和幸福的有力工具。)”及下文 “Practice deep breathing. (练习深呼吸。)” 等培养耐心的具体方法可知，本空应描述下文有如何培养耐心的方法，E选项“Let’s see how to develop patience in this impatient world.(让我们看看如何在这个急躁的世界中培养耐心。)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选E。 【17题详解】 由上文“To practice deep breathing, find a quiet place and sit comfortably. Inhale (吸气) slowly through the nose for a count of four, allowing your belly to expand. (要练习深呼吸，找一个安静的地方，舒服地坐着。用鼻子慢慢吸气，数到四，让你的腹部膨胀。)”及下文“Then exhale (呼气) gradually through the mouth for a count of six. (然后用嘴慢慢呼气，数到六。)”可知，本空应描述吸气后的动作。C选项“Hold your breath for a moment. (屏住呼吸一会儿。)”描述了吸气后屏住呼吸的动作，能承上启下，符合题意。故选C。 【18题详解】 由上文“Reading books that focus on patience can provide valuable insights and strategies for developing this important skill. Many authors have explored the topic in depth, offering practical advice and enlightening stories. Historical and philosophical texts can also offer wisdom on patience. (阅读关于耐心的书籍可以为培养这一重要技能提供有价值的见解和策略。许多作者深入探讨了这一主题，提供了实用的建议和启发性的故事。历史和哲学文本也可以提供关于耐心的智慧。)”及下文“Novels that feature characters overcoming obstacles through perseverance can inspire readers to develop their own patience. (以人物通过毅力克服障碍为特色的小说可以激励读者培养自己的耐心。)”可知，本空应强调小说在培养耐心方面的作用。D选项“Moreover, fiction can be equally inspiring. (此外，小说同样能给人启发。)”强调了小说在培养耐心方面的作用，能承上启下，符合题意。故选D。 【19题详解】 由下文“This practice can be an effective tool for developing greater self-awareness and cultivating patience. It involves regularly recording situations that test one’s patience and reflecting on personal responses to these situations. By documenting these experiences, individuals can identify patterns in their behavior and emotional reactions. This insight allows for a more objective analysis of impatience tendencies and triggers. (这种做法可以成为培养更强自我意识和耐心的一种有效工具。它包括定期记录测试一个人耐心的情况，并反思对这些情况的个人反应。通过记录这些经历，个人可以识别自己的行为和情绪反应模式。这种洞察力可以让我们更客观地分析不耐烦的倾向和触发因素。)”可知，本空应提出一种培养耐心的建议，且该建议与记录和反思有关。B选项“Keep a patience journal. (写一本耐心日记。)”提出写耐心日记的建议，与下文描述的做法相符，能引出下文，符合题意。故选B。 【20题详解】 由上文“Embrace delayed satisfaction. (接受延迟满足。)”及下文“For example, save money for future expenses instead of spending it at once. One effective method to practice delayed satisfaction is to engage in activities that require time and effort to see results, such as learning a new skill. (例如，为未来的开支存钱，而不是马上花掉。练习延迟满足感的一种有效方法是参与需要时间和努力才能看到结果的活动，比如学习一项新技能。)”可知，本空应解释延迟满足的含义。G选项“This means replacing immediate rewards with long-term benefits. (这意味着用长期利益取代即时回报。)”解释了延迟满足的含义，能承上启下，符合题意。故选G。 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。 On campus of Penn State, students hurried between classes and clubs, pursuing their dreams with passion. Influenced by others, I chased every opportunity with ____21____ to build a perfect resume. Struggling for excellence wasn’t wrong. ____22____, somewhere along the way, I ____23____ perfecting resume with chasing absolute perfection, and my life became a(an) ____24____ checklist. I constantly ran toward the next goal, rarely stopping to enjoy the present. When I began my final semester abroad in England as an exchange student, I didn’t expect that fast pace to ____25____. I arrived in England jet-lagged and disoriented (晕头转向). Despite the ____26____, I still reached for my to-do list to plan my tasks in the next long drive to the campus. But the moment I stepped onto campus, something was different — yet, ____27____, it felt familiar. The campus was calm and students led a ____28____ and slow life. They paused to enjoy walks between classes and shared simple beautiful moments during meals — things I had long ____29____. They enjoyed each moment — because they were fully ____30____, not because it was extraordinary. It ____31____ me of my childhood, when I had time to ____32____ every possibility. Their rhythm ____33____ my soul, changing something in me. Among people valuing the ____34____ as much as the destination, I began to rediscover beauty in the world and within myself. I learned that pursuing perfection doesn’t mean ____35____ ahead, but means being engaged to appreciate the journey while moving forward. 21. A. caution B. ease C. determination D. respect 22. A. However B. Instead C. Thus D. Meanwhile 23. A. compared B. confused C. balanced D. equipped 24. A. excellent B. useful C. brief D. endless 25. A. slow down B. pay off C. carry over D. speed up 26. A. curiosity B. excitement C. exhaustion D. anxiety 27. A. strangely B. typically C. normally D. obviously 28. A. comfortable B. productive C. complex D. peaceful 29. A. valued B. sought C. ignored D. found 30. A. playful B. involved C. intelligent D. social 31. A. relieved B. reminded C. informed D. convinced 32. A. remove B. offer C. predict D. explore 33. A. calmed B. disturbed C. shocked D. entered 34. A. hardship B. victory C. journey D. outcome 35. A. waiting B. staying C. planning D. rushing 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. C 30. B 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了当习惯于冲刺目标的作者遭遇英国校园的悠闲生活，两种文化的碰撞让她重新发现：追求完美不是匆忙赶路，而是全心投入每个当下，因为旅途本身与目的地同样珍贵。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在别人的影响下，我抓住每一个机会，决心打造一份完美的简历。A. caution谨慎；B. ease轻松；C. determination决心；D. respect尊重。根据下文“Struggling for excellence wasn’t wrong.”可知，作者想追求卓越，因此是指决心打造一份完美的简历。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，在这个过程中，我混淆了完善简历和追求绝对完美，我的生活变成了一个无止境的清单。A. However然而；B. Instead相反；C. Thus因此；D. Meanwhile同时。根据上文“Struggling for excellence wasn’t wrong.”和下文“I constantly ran toward the next goal, rarely stopping to enjoy the present.”可知，作者先肯定追求卓越的合理性，再谈到自己处于无法停下来享受当下的困境，前后是转折关系，应用However“然而”衔接前后文。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，在这个过程中，我混淆了完善简历和追求绝对完美，我的生活变成了一个无止境的清单。A. compared比较；B. confused混淆；C. balanced平衡；D. equipped装备。根据下文“I constantly ran toward the next goal, rarely stopping to enjoy the present.”可知，作者不停地奔向下一个目标，很少停下来享受当下，因此是指混淆了完善简历和追求绝对完美。故选B。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，在这个过程中，我混淆了完善简历和追求绝对完美，我的生活变成了一个无止境的清单。A. excellent优秀的；B. useful有用的；C. brief简短的；D. endless无尽的。根据下文“I constantly ran toward the next goal, rarely stopping to enjoy the present.”可知，作者不停地奔向下一个目标，很少停下来享受当下，这是把自己的生活变成了无止境的清单。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：当我作为交换生在英国开始我的最后一个学期时，我没有想到这种快节奏会慢下来。A. slow down慢下来；B. pay off回报；C. carry over延续；D. speed up加速。根据下文“I still reached for my to-do list to plan my tasks in the next long drive to the campus”可知，作者一落地英国，就开始马不停蹄地忙于计划任务，因此是指没有想到这种快节奏会慢下来。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：尽管疲惫不堪，我还是拿起了我的待办事项清单，计划下一段去校园的长途车程中的任务。A. curiosity好奇；B. excitement兴奋；C. exhaustion疲惫；D. anxiety焦虑。根据上文“I arrived in England jet-lagged and disoriented (晕头转向).”可知，作者到达英国时时差还没倒过来，还晕头转向，因此是指尽管疲惫不堪。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：但当我踏入校园的那一刻，有些东西是不同的——然而，奇怪的是，感觉很熟悉。A. strangely奇怪地；B. typically典型地；C. normally正常地；D. obviously明显地。根据上文“something was different”和下文“it felt familiar”可知，作者感到有些东西是不同的，但又觉得校园很熟悉，在第一种感觉的衬托下，第二种感觉是奇怪的。故选A。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：校园很安静，学生们过着平静而悠闲的生活。A. comfortable舒适的；B. productive高效的；C. complex复杂的；D. peaceful平静的。根据下文“They paused to enjoy walks between classes and shared simple beautiful moments during meals”可知，学生们会在课间停下来散步，在吃饭时分享简单美好的时刻，这样的生活是平静而悠闲的。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们会在课间停下来散步，在吃饭时分享简单美好的时刻——这些都是我长期忽视的。A. valued重视；B. sought寻求；C. ignored忽略；D. found发现。根据上文“I constantly ran toward the next goal, rarely stopping to enjoy the present.”可知，作者不停地奔向下一个目标，很少停下来享受当下，因此是指长期忽视了这些行为。故选C。 30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们享受每一刻——因为他们全身心地投入其中，而不是因为它非同寻常。A. playful好玩的；B. involved投入的；C. intelligent聪明的；D. social社交的。根据下文“but means being engaged to appreciate the journey while moving forward”可知，此处呼应全文最后一句，用involved“投入的”呼应engaged，表示他们全身心地投入其中。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这让我想起了我的童年，那时我有时间去探索每一种可能性。A. relieved缓解；B. reminded使想起；C. informed通知；D. convinced说服。根据上文“They enjoyed each moment”可知，英国校园里学生们享受每一刻的状态让作者想起了自己的童年。故选B。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这让我想起了我的童年，那时我有时间去探索每一种可能性。A. remove移除；B. offer提供；C. predict预测；D. explore探索。根据上文“my childhood”和下文“every possibility”可知，童年往往是无忧无虑的，作者有时间去探索每一种可能性。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们的节奏使我的灵魂平静下来，改变了我的某些东西。A. calmed使平静；B. disturbed打扰；C. shocked使震惊；D. entered进入。根据下文“I began to rediscover beauty in the world and within myself”可知，作者开始重新发现世界和自己内心的美，因此是指他们的节奏使自己的灵魂平静下来。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在那些把旅途和目的地同等看重的人们中间，我开始重新发现世界和自己内心的美。A. hardship困难；B. victory胜利；C. journey旅程；D. outcome结果。根据下文“but means being engaged to appreciate the journey while moving forward”可知，那些人既向着目的地前进，也懂得欣赏这段旅程，因此是指把旅途和目的地同等看重。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我明白了，追求完美并不意味着匆忙赶路，而是意味着在前进的过程中全身心投入，欣赏这段旅程。A. waiting等待；B. staying停留；C. planning计划；D. rushing匆忙。根据上文“I constantly ran toward the next goal, rarely stopping to enjoy the present.”可知，此处呼应作者一开始的状态，用rushing“匆忙”呼应ran，表示追求完美并不意味着匆忙赶路。故选D。 第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或所给单词的正确形式。 As China’s gig economy (零工经济) continues to grow, the central government is seeking better regulations ___36___ (serve) the rights of workers, develop new skills and startups and ensure healthy and balanced development in the job market. Gig workers, often referred to ___37___ independent contractors or temporary workers, are those such as delivery drivers and online sales hosts ___38___ often enter into contracts with on-demand companies to provide services to their clients. The guideline ___39___ (release) early on Thursday by five central departments to solve practical problems that are being faced today and are on the horizon among employees and employers in the gig economy. In the past few years, with the rise of technology and the impact of the pandemic, the gig economy ___40___ (provide) opportunities to many people across a number of sectors, according to Pang Shi, director of one department. She said the gig economy provides an important way for people to improve their incomes, and that gig work provides ___41___ (little) pressure than full-time employment for seniors, the disabled or those with other difficulties. Gig workers often have higher work ___42___ (efficient) because of new technology, ___43___ (break) the previous working limits of time and space. “The gig economy is showing growing importance to the stability of the job market, ___44___ (particular) facing current economic downturns,” Wei Xiang, ___45___ professor from the University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, added. 【答案】36. to serve 37. as 38. who 39. was released 40. has provided 41. less 42. efficiency 43. breaking 44. particularly 45. a 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了中国政府针对零工经济出台新的指导方针。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：随着中国零工经济的持续增长，中央政府正在寻求更好的法规来维护工人的权利，发展新的技能和创业项目，并确保就业市场的健康平衡发展。空处需要动词不定式作目的状语，表示“为了维护工人的权利，发展新的技能和创业项目，并确保就业市场的健康平衡发展”。故填to serve。 【37题详解】 考查介词。句意：零工工作者，通常被称为独立承包商或临时工，是指那些如送货司机和在线销售主播，他们经常与按需公司签订合同，为其客户提供服务。短语(be) referred to as…表示“被称为……”。故填as。 【38题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：零工工作者，通常被称为独立承包商或临时工，是指那些如送货司机和在线销售主播，他们经常与按需公司签订合同，为其客户提供服务。空处引导限制性定语从句，修饰先行词those，且关系词在从句中作主语，指人，所以用关系代词who引导该从句。故填who。 【39题详解】 考查时态语态。句意：周四早些时候，五个中央部门发布了这一指导方针，以解决当前正在面临的以及即将在零工经济中的雇员和雇主之间出现的实际问题。空处为句子的谓语动词。根据时间状语early on Thursday可知，此处描述过去发生的事情，应用一般过去时，主语The guideline与谓语动词构成被动关系，所以用一般过去时的被动语态。故填was released。 【40题详解】 考查时态。句意：据某部门负责人庞石介绍，随着技术的崛起和疫情的影响，过去几年，零工经济为许多跨行业的人提供了机会。空处为句子的谓语动词。根据时间状语In the past few years可知，应用现在完成时，主语为the gig economy，助动词用has。故填has provided。 【41题详解】 考查比较级。句意：她说，零工经济为人们提高收入提供了一个重要途径，而且与全职工作相比，零工工作为老年人、残疾人或有其他困难的人带来的压力更小。根据后文than full-time employment可知，空处应用比较级less，表示“更少的”。故填less。 【42题详解】 考查名词。句意：由于新技术，零工工作者往往有更高的工作效率，打破了以前工作的时间和空间限制。空处作have的宾语，efficiency为名词“效率”，且为不可数名词。故填efficiency。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：由于新技术，零工工作者往往有更高的工作效率，打破了以前工作的时间和空间限制。空处需要现在分词作结果状语，表示自然而然的结果。故填breaking。 【44题详解】 考查副词。句意：中国社会科学院大学教授魏翔补充说：“零工经济对就业市场的稳定越来越重要，尤其是在当前经济衰退的情况下。”此处修饰后面的动词，应用副词particularly，表示“尤其”。故填particularly。 【45题详解】 考查冠词。句意：中国社会科学院大学教授魏翔补充说：“零工经济对就业市场的稳定越来越重要，尤其是在当前经济衰退的情况下。”此处泛指一名教授，应用不定冠词，且professor为辅音音素开头的单词，所以用不定冠词a。故填a。 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，你们班最近组织了一次“时间胶囊”活动，每位同学都存放了一件物品到一个密封的容器中，计划十年后打开。请你给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件分享这次活动，内容包括： （1）你存放的物品及理由； （2）你对此次活动的感想。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Dear Chris, I’m excited to share with you the “Time Capsule” activity our class recently organized. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Chris, I’m excited to share with you the “Time Capsule” activity our class recently organized. We each placed an item into a sealed container to be opened in ten years! I chose to put in a handwritten journal from my high school years. It’s filled with daily reflections, funny moments with friends, and my thoughts about the future. I hope that revisiting these pages in a decade will remind me of who I am today and how much I’ve grown. This activity made me realize how precious memories are and how time shapes us. It’s inspiring to think about reconnecting with our past selves someday. I truly cherish this chance to “dialogue” across time. Have you ever participated in something similar? I’d love to hear your thoughts! Best wishes, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以邮件形式向英国朋友分享班级“时间胶囊”活动，介绍所存物品及意义，并表达个人感悟。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 珍贵的：precious → valuable 珍惜：cherish → treasure 机会：chance → opportunity 参加：participate in → take part in 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：We each placed an item into a sealed container to be opened in ten years! 拓展句：We each placed an item into a sealed container that would be opened in ten years! 【点睛】【高分句型1】I hope that revisiting these pages in a decade will remind me of who I am today and how much I’ve grown. (运用了that引导宾语从句，who引导宾语从句和how much引导宾语从句) 【高分句型2】It’s inspiring to think about reconnecting with our past selves someday. (运用了It作形式主语，动词不定式短语作真正的主语) 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。 The car turned onto the familiar road that led to Grandma’s farm. “Jude, this summer holiday will be a great chance for you to stay with your grandma,” Dad said as he drove. Every moment, we were moving farther away from the city, the place where I knew how to do things right. The car engine wasn’t off before Grandma hugged me. I slowly dragged myself out of the car. “Jude, you look unhappy. Why?” Grandma asked. She acted like nothing bad had happened last time. Could I ask how much money her neighbor Mr. Jackson had lost because of my mistake? Was he still upset with me? “I’m fine,” I answered. “I’m just missing my computer camp. Computers are something I’m good at.” “That sounds disappointing.” Grandma nodded. I liked visiting the farm during breaks before I messed things up last summer. Grandma lived alone, and Mr. Jackson was like family to her. Then one day I forgot to lock the gate and let the goats into his flower beds. He lost almost all his roses for the farmers’ market. Now, back at the farm, I felt nervous. I was trying to hide in the room when I saw Mr. Jackson! He was opening the door and calling Grandma. “I need help!” he yelled to her. “Just a second for the freshly harvested roses!” That was when he saw me. I felt my heart tighten and was ready for his criticism. I deserved it. He had probably been waiting for this moment since last summer. However, Mr. Jackson greeted me happily, “Great, Jude is here! Your grandma always tells us you are a wonderfully competent(有能力的)computer programmer.” I shook my head. “I am not competent. I am sorry I messed things up.” He was surprised and comforted me, “It was an accident. Being competent doesn’t mean you never make mistakes.” I looked out of the window. There were piles of roses waiting to be sold. “Jude, can you help us? We want to sell roses online. We have a computer and all the parts(零件)for our internet connection, but we just can’t set it up,” Grandma asked. No internet. They seemed to live in the twentieth century. 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。 Maybe I could be someone who was really competent. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Within a few hours, orders for roses flooded in. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 I could be someone who was really competent. “I can definitely help with that! Where are the parts?” Following Grandma, I went into the room, where a computer sat surrounded by some scattered parts. Rolling up my sleeves, I carefully connected everything. It was a piece of cake to me. “Done!” I announced confidently. After a few adjustments, the internet was up and running. Now it was time to sell the roses. I decided to start from my social media platform. I quickly uploaded photos, added descriptions, and set prices. Before long, notifications started showing up — people were noticing. My abilities made a difference!(96词) Within a few hours, orders for roses flooded in. “This is amazing, Jude!” Grandma cheered with joy as she began bustling about, packing flowers. Mr. Jackson chuckled warmly as he handed me another bunch to label. The energy was electric — everyone was on their feet, moving quickly to keep up with the growing orders. The farm felt alive, and so did I. To our surprise, the roses sold out in just half a day. “You’ve brought the farm into the twenty-first century, Jude,” Grandma hugged me tightly. I realized that being competent wasn’t about avoiding mistakes. It was about facing them head-on and making the most of my strengths.(100词) 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了暑假爸爸带Jude去奶奶的农场，但Jude去年在农场时因忘记锁门，导致山羊进了奶奶邻居Jackson先生的花田，最后毁了所有的玫瑰花，现在Jackson回到农场感到紧张，Jude在Jackson先生来找奶奶帮忙时试图躲避，Jackson却很高兴见到他并说去年只是一次意外，奶奶询问擅长电脑的Jude是否能帮忙在网上卖玫瑰花。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“也许我可以成为一个真正有能力的人。”可知，第一段可描写Jude组装电脑并开始在网上卖玫瑰花。 ②由第二段首句内容“几个小时内，订购玫瑰的订单如潮水般涌来。”可知，第二段可描写玫瑰花很快被卖完以及Jude的感悟。 2.续写线索：组装电脑——开始在网上售卖——接到大量订单——大家为订单忙碌——玫瑰花售空——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①宣布：announce/declare ②拥抱：hug/embrace ③意识到：realize/be aware 情绪类 ①喜悦：joy/delight/happiness ②惊讶：surprise/astonishment 【点睛】[高分句型1] Following Grandma, I went into the room, where a computer sat surrounded by some scattered parts.（由关系副词where引导的非限制性定语从句） [高分句型2] Mr. Jackson chuckled warmly as he handed me another bunch to label.（由从属连词as引导时间状语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 四川省荣县中学校高2027届英语半期考试试题 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一通。 1. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At home. B. In a restaurant. C. In a grocery shop. 2. What time is it now? A. 7:45. B. 7:55. C. 8:00. 3. What does the woman say about the delivery? A. It is expensive. B. It is slow. C. It is speedy. 4. What are the speakers talking about? A. Health problems. B. Housing prices. C. Urban transportation. 5. What does the man decide to do? A. Avoid the red card. B. Support other players. C. Talk to the coach. 第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6. What is the man doing? A. Offering some advice. B. Extending an invitation. C. Asking for permission. 7. What will the woman do on Monday? A. Take classes. B. Hand in math homework. C. Attend a party. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. What instrument is the woman learning? A. The drums. B. The piano. C. The guitar. 9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Strangers. B. Classmates. C. Father and daughter. 10. How may the woman’s parents find playing the drums? A. Useful. B. Demanding. C. Noisy. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11. What is the man like? A. Considerate. B. Proud. C. Helpful. 12. What kind of drink will the man enjoy? A. cocoa. B. Juice. C. Tea. 13. What will be the speakers’ final destination? A. The supermarket. B. The library. C. The cinema. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14. What is the man’s purpose in growing vegetables? A. To sell them for profit. B. To experiment with plants. C. To relieve work pressure. 15. Which vegetable does the man suggest for a quick harvest in warm seasons? A. Tomatoes. B. Potatoes. C. Chinese cabbages. 16. What does the man say about carrots? A. They require constant sunlight. B. They take over a year to mature. C. They are easily affected by insects. 17. Why does the man invite the woman to visit his garden? A. To show his vegetable collection. B. To recommend gardening tools. C. To provide hands-on planting guidance. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. What makes the World Games special? A. It is held after the Summer Olympics. B. It includes sports not in the Olympic program. C. It displays cultural heritage and performances. 19. When was the 12th World Games held? A In 2025. B. In 2021. C. In 2017. 20. What impressed the speaker most about the World Games in Poland? A. Its focus on competition. B. Its energetic atmosphere. C. Its wide participation. 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 Free Community Swap Contact: Catherine Crawford, (718) 809-1603 cerawford@grownyc.org Jon Klar, (646) 530-0381 jklar@grownye.org New Yorkers looking to reduce, reuse, and save money this year are invited to participate in Stop 'N' Swap, a free community event organized by local nonprofit GrowNYC. The average NYC household throws away about 2,000 pounds of waste a year. By reusing through events like Stop 'N' Swap, NYC residents can take part in saving over 40 million pounds of material from landfill every year. Take a break from shopping, support a cleaner future, and join the ever-growing reuse community! WHAT: Free Stop 'N' Swap Community Reuse Event WHEN: February 19th, 12pm-3pm WHERE: Bronx Works Classic Community Center, 286 East 156th Street, Bronx, NY 10451 The public is invited to bring clean and reusable items. No one is required to bring something to take something — you can simply show up with a bag and see what's free for the taking. Books, toys, clothing, and electronics are just some of the offerings. Furniture and other large items are not accepted at the swap. Anything leftover at the end of the day is donated or recycled. Stop 'N' Swaps have developed a regular following among environmentally conscious New Yorkers. After almost two years without swaps, GrowNYC has set a goal of hosting one swap in each of the city's 59 community districts each year, providing opportunities to make NYC truly livable — a place where every person can enjoy a healthier life. 1. What should you do to get more information from Catherine? A. Contact GrowNYC for event details. B. Call (718)809-1603. C. Email jklar@ grownyc.org. D. Visit the event location on February 19th. 2. What items are unacceptable at the Stop 'N' Swap? A. Broken electronics. B. Stained or torn clothing. C. Damaged or moldy books. D. Second-hand furniture. 3. What is the aim of GrowNYC's Stop 'N' Swaps? A. To make NYC a better place to live. B. To enhance community bonds. C. To cut waste costs. D. To reuse resources citywide. B Leslie Jones is a well-known comedian and actress, best known for her time on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) and her work in stand-up comedy. Her journey into comedy started unexpectedly. When she was a college freshman, and a friend signed her up for a campus comedy contest. Despite having no previous experience in stand-up, she immediately felt comfortable on stage and won the contest. This experience lit her passion for comedy. However, Leslie Jones faced challenges in pursuing (追求) a professional comedy career. At the age of 19, she received advice from Jamie Foxx, who suggested that she needed more life experiences to draw material from for her comedy. Foxx advised her to go out, live life, work various jobs, and gain a broader range of experiences to enrich her comedy. Jones took Foxx’s advice to heart and took on a series of jobs, including working as a justice of the peace at weddings and even working for a construction company owned by Scientologists. Throughout these experiences, she kept her ultimate goal of becoming a comedian in mind. In her memoir, Leslie Jones, she reflects on her upbringing as a military brat, her journey through the male-dominated (男人主宰的) world of comedy clubs, and her eventual breakthrough when she joined the cast of SNL in 2014 at the age of 47. One unique aspect of Leslie Jones’ comedy style is her commitment to physical comedy, even if it sometimes results in injury. She’s willing to take risks and use her physicality to get laughs from her audience. She’s known for her energetic and bold performances, which often involve physical performance or exaggerated movements. In summary, Leslie Jones’ comedy career began unexpectedly in college, and despite facing initial challenges, she pursued a variety of life experiences to enrich her comedy. Her devotion to physical comedy and her unique approach have contributed to her success in the entertainment industry. 4. What do we know about Leslie Jones? A. She is afraid of standing on stage. B. She is famous for performing comedy. C. She has challenges in contacting people. D. She starts her comedy career on schedule. 5. Why did Leslie Jones do all kinds of work? A. To make her comedy colorful. B. To give some advice on Foxx. C. To remember her ultimate goal. D. To keep her friendship with Foxx. 6. What made Leslie Jones successful in comedy? A. Her spirit of taking risks. B. Her exaggerated eye contact. C. Her unique physical performance. D. Her desire for gaining experiences. 7. Which of the following best describes Leslie Jones? A. Responsible. B. Easy-going. C. Self-confident. D. Hard-working. C Time and time again, you hear someone ask why anyone would want to keep an “ugly” building or a building that is dirty and clearly in need of work or such a simple, uninteresting building. I guess you could say we preservationists look at buildings through a different lens that can see the swan in the ugly duckling. Looking back on the years of dirt and neglect, we’ll realize that it’s our job as preservationists to teach people about the lessons learned from our historic resources. This is no doubt something we can always work harder on. Take the Queen Emma Building for example. While people may remember that building being named as one of the ugliest buildings in town, the angle from which a preservationist will view the building is that it is uniquely constructed with an artistical brise-soleil to block the sun. The designer used standard concrete bricks to form a decorative wall. Unfortunately, the brise-soleil was removed in 2011, making the building look like many of the contemporary buildings in town. Sometimes people remember a beautiful site that was replaced by a “horrid” piece of architecture and can’t get over their anger, even when that building becomes an important part of our story. This is particularly true in San Francisco, where many preservationists themselves dislike anything newer than the Victorian1 era. Yes, it was a tragedy (悲剧) that many failed to appreciate the Victorian buildings and let many get torn down several decades ago, but those losses also tell another important story. It tells the story of the 1950s and 1960s when there was hope for a more equal society with inexpensive housing for the working class. Should that history be wiped from our memories? Preservation is not just about keeping pretty, well-kept buildings, but is meant to convey parts of our history. Our history, our collective history. Not just the history of huge events of World War Il or Statehood, but the story of how everyone used to go to a certain corner market or how the people lived in the segregated (隔离的) plantation town and ultimately enjoyed a more egalitarian (平等主义的) living. Our history cannot be told only in buildings that meet someone’s criteria of beauty; sometimes our history is painful, but no less important. 8. What can we learn about preservationists from Paragraph 1? A. They prefer ugly buildings to beautiful ones. B. They pay great attention to modern buildings. C. They are devoted to repairing famous buildings. D They focus on the value rather than the appearance. 9. What does the author think of removing the brise-soleil of the Queen Emma Building? A. It’s confusing. B It’s pleasing. C. It’s regrettable. D. It’s unbelievable. 10. Why were many Victorian buildings in San Francisco torn down? A. To wipe the history of the Victorian era. B. To make land available for cheap housing. C. To work off the deep anger of the working class. D. To restore the architecture before the Victorian era. 11. What might be the best title for the text? A. Are ugly buildings worth preserving? B. Is preservationists’ work meaningless? C. Why do architects make ugly buildings? D. What buildings are of historical value? D In a world of music streaming services access to almost any song is just a few clicks away. Yet, the live concert lives on. People still poured into concert halls to hear their favourite musicians play. And now neuroscientists might know why: live music engages the brain’s emotion centres more than recorded music. Concerts are immersive (沉浸式的) social experiences in which people listen to and feel the music together. Moreover, they are dynamic — artists can adapt their playing according to the crowd’s reaction. It was this last difference that led neuroscientists, based at the Universities of Zurich and Oslo, to study the brain responses of people listening to music. In the “live” experiment, participants lay in an MRI scanner listening to the music through earphones, while a pianist was positioned outside the room. The pianist was shown the participant’s real-time brain activity as a form of feedback. In the recorded condition, participants listened to pre-recorded versions of the same tunes. The scientists were interested in how live music affected the areas of the brain responsible for processing emotions, particularly the amygdala, an area deep inside the brain. The results, just published in the journal PNAS, revealed that live music had a significantly greater emotional impact. Whether the music conveyed happiness or sadness, dynamic live performances led to increased activity not only in the amygdala but also other parts of the brain’s emotion processing network. The researchers also found that participants’ brain activity tracked the acoustic (声学的) features of the music, like tempo and pitch, far more closely when it was played live. While the study didn’t fully recreate the live concert experience, the findings suggest that artists’ ability to adjust their performance in real time contributes to the emotional resonance (共鸣) of live music. Some musical acts now attempt to recreate live concerts, such as ABBA Voyage, an immersive pre-recorded VR concert, but without artists’ capacity to read audience’s mood and respond accordingly, it will never quite match the real thing. 12. What caused the scientists to study music listeners’ brain response? A. People’s preference to recorded music. B. The important social function of concerts. C. The changeable characteristic of live music. D. The easy accessibility of streaming services. 13. How does scientists conduct the experiment? A. By comparing brain responses. B. By observing the crowds’ reaction. C. By analyzing participants’ feedback. D. By scanning listeners’ brain structure. 14. Why does live music feel better than recorded music? A. It offers a more traditional and raw sound. B It engages the brain’s emotion centers more. C. It produces a sense of community and shared energy. D. It guarantees a deeper understanding of the music. 15. What does the author think of ABBA Voyage in the last paragraph? A. It fails to create a perfect performing atmosphere. B. It matches the sound quality of live performances. C. It greatly stirs up the audience’s emotional response. D. It lacks artists’ response based on audience’s feedback. 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。 In today’s fast-paced world, patience is becoming an increasingly rare virtue. The constant floods of information, instant satisfaction, and rapidly changing technologies have contributed to a culture of impatience. However, patience remains a powerful tool for personal growth and well-being. ____16____ • Practice deep breathing. Deep breathing is a powerful technique for cultivating patience. To practice deep breathing, find a quiet place and sit comfortably. Inhale (吸气) slowly through the nose for a count of four, allowing your belly to expand. ____17____ Then exhale (呼气) gradually through the mouth for a count of six. Repeat this process several times. • Read patience-enriching books. Reading books that focus on patience can provide valuable insights and strategies for developing this important skill. Many authors have explored the topic in depth, offering practical advice and enlightening stories. Historical and philosophical texts can also offer wisdom on patience. ____18____ Novels that feature characters overcoming obstacles through perseverance can inspire readers to develop their own patience. • ____19____ This practice can be an effective tool for developing greater self-awareness and cultivating patience. It involves regularly recording situations that test one’s patience and reflecting on personal responses to these situations. By documenting these experiences, individuals can identify patterns in their behavior and emotional reactions. This insight allows for a more objective analysis of impatience tendencies and triggers. • Embrace delayed satisfaction. ____20____ For example, save money for future expenses instead of spending it at once. One effective method to practice delayed satisfaction is to engage in activities that require time and effort to see results, such as learning a new skill. Such a pursuit naturally teaches the value of patience and perseverance. A. Set realistic goals. B. Keep a patience journal. C. Hold your breath for a moment. D. Moreover, fiction can be equally inspiring. E. Let’s see how to develop patience in this impatient world. F. Gardening is an excellent slow hobby that cultivates patience. G. This means replacing immediate rewards with long-term benefits. 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。 On campus of Penn State, students hurried between classes and clubs, pursuing their dreams with passion. Influenced by others, I chased every opportunity with ____21____ to build a perfect resume. Struggling for excellence wasn’t wrong. ____22____, somewhere along the way, I ____23____ perfecting resume with chasing absolute perfection, and my life became a(an) ____24____ checklist. I constantly ran toward the next goal, rarely stopping to enjoy the present. When I began my final semester abroad in England as an exchange student, I didn’t expect that fast pace to ____25____. I arrived in England jet-lagged and disoriented (晕头转向). Despite the ____26____, I still reached for my to-do list to plan my tasks in the next long drive to the campus. But the moment I stepped onto campus, something was different — yet, ____27____, it felt familiar. The campus was calm and students led a ____28____ and slow life. They paused to enjoy walks between classes and shared simple beautiful moments during meals — things I had long ____29____. They enjoyed each moment — because they were fully ____30____, not because it was extraordinary. It ____31____ me of my childhood, when I had time to ____32____ every possibility. Their rhythm ____33____ my soul, changing something in me. Among people valuing the ____34____ as much as the destination, I began to rediscover beauty in the world and within myself. I learned that pursuing perfection doesn’t mean ____35____ ahead, but means being engaged to appreciate the journey while moving forward. 21. A. caution B. ease C. determination D. respect 22. A. However B. Instead C. Thus D. Meanwhile 23. A. compared B. confused C. balanced D. equipped 24. A. excellent B. useful C. brief D. endless 25. A. slow down B. pay off C. carry over D. speed up 26. A. curiosity B. excitement C. exhaustion D. anxiety 27. A. strangely B. typically C. normally D. obviously 28. A. comfortable B. productive C. complex D. peaceful 29. A. valued B. sought C. ignored D. found 30. A. playful B. involved C. intelligent D. social 31. A. relieved B. reminded C. informed D. convinced 32. A. remove B. offer C. predict D. explore 33. A. calmed B. disturbed C. shocked D. entered 34. A. hardship B. victory C. journey D. outcome 35. A. waiting B. staying C. planning D. rushing 第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或所给单词的正确形式。 As China’s gig economy (零工经济) continues to grow, the central government is seeking better regulations ___36___ (serve) the rights of workers, develop new skills and startups and ensure healthy and balanced development in the job market. Gig workers, often referred to ___37___ independent contractors or temporary workers, are those such as delivery drivers and online sales hosts ___38___ often enter into contracts with on-demand companies to provide services to their clients. The guideline ___39___ (release) early on Thursday by five central departments to solve practical problems that are being faced today and are on the horizon among employees and employers in the gig economy. In the past few years, with the rise of technology and the impact of the pandemic, the gig economy ___40___ (provide) opportunities to many people across a number of sectors, according to Pang Shi, director of one department. She said the gig economy provides an important way for people to improve their incomes, and that gig work provides ___41___ (little) pressure than full-time employment for seniors, the disabled or those with other difficulties. Gig workers often have higher work ___42___ (efficient) because of new technology, ___43___ (break) the previous working limits of time and space. “The gig economy is showing growing importance to the stability of the job market, ___44___ (particular) facing current economic downturns,” Wei Xiang, ___45___ professor from the University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, added. 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，你们班最近组织了一次“时间胶囊”活动，每位同学都存放了一件物品到一个密封的容器中，计划十年后打开。请你给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件分享这次活动，内容包括： （1）你存放的物品及理由； （2）你对此次活动的感想。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Dear Chris, I’m excited to share with you the “Time Capsule” activity our class recently organized. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 The car turned onto the familiar road that led to Grandma’s farm. “Jude, this summer holiday will be a great chance for you to stay with your grandma,” Dad said as he drove. Every moment, we were moving farther away from the city, the place where I knew how to do things right. The car engine wasn’t off before Grandma hugged me. I slowly dragged myself out of the car. “Jude, you look unhappy. Why?” Grandma asked. She acted like nothing bad had happened last time. Could I ask how much money her neighbor Mr. Jackson had lost because of my mistake? Was he still upset with me? “I’m fine,” I answered. “I’m just missing my computer camp. Computers are something I’m good at.” “That sounds disappointing.” Grandma nodded. I liked visiting the farm during breaks before I messed things up last summer. Grandma lived alone, and Mr. Jackson was like family to her. Then one day I forgot to lock the gate and let the goats into his flower beds. He lost almost all his roses for the farmers’ market. Now, back at the farm, I felt nervous. I was trying to hide in the room when I saw Mr. Jackson! He was opening the door and calling Grandma. “I need help!” he yelled to her. “Just a second for the freshly harvested roses!” That was when he saw me. I felt my heart tighten and was ready for his criticism. I deserved it. He had probably been waiting for this moment since last summer. However, Mr. Jackson greeted me happily, “Great, Jude is here! Your grandma always tells us you are a wonderfully competent(有能力的)computer programmer.” I shook my head. “I am not competent. I am sorry I messed things up.” He was surprised and comforted me, “It was an accident. Being competent doesn’t mean you never make mistakes.” I looked out of the window. There were piles of roses waiting to be sold. “Jude, can you help us? We want to sell roses online. We have a computer and all the parts(零件)for our internet connection, but we just can’t set it up,” Grandma asked. No internet. They seemed to live in the twentieth century. 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。 Maybe I could be someone who was really competent. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Within a few hours, orders for roses flooded in. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $