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包九中外国语学校高二年级英语学科评估卷 (2025年11月) 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30分) 做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. How does the woman lose weight? A. By running and walking outdoors. B. By exercising in the gym. C. By going on a diet. 2. What is the purpose of Amy’s visit? A. To attend a job interview. B. To meet with a librarian. C. To visit her chemistry teacher. 3. From which city does the man’s trip begin? A. New York. B. San Francisco. C. Nashville. 4. What do the speakers have in common? A. They’re both ill. B. They both got a gift from Sarah. C. They’ll both be absent from a party. 5. Why was the girl talking in class? A. She needed to know the page number. B. She reminded the class to pay attention. C. She wanted to move up closer to the front. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出 5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Which month is the River Valley tour in? A. May. B. June. C. July. 7. What will the man do next? A. Complete a form. B. Leave the desk. C. Check the timetable. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Where does Amanda want to spend her summer holiday? A. In Beijing. B. In London. C. In New York. 9. What does Amanda’s mother want her to do? A. Learn about Chinese culture. B. Look after her grandmother. C. Offer some help on the farm. 10. Who did the man plan to go to London with? A. His friends. B. His mother. C. His grandmother. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Where does Wang Shan come from? A China. B. Austria. C. America. 12. Why did Wang Shan decide to study Chinese medicine? A. To get to know Chinese friends. B. To make up for the shortcomings of Western medicine. C. To follow in his parents’ footsteps. 13. What did Wang Shan find the most difficult to get used to? A. The living habit. B. The weather. C. The language 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. How is English learning for adults in the man’s country? A. Popular. B. Unnecessary. C. Difficult. 15. What is a requirement for teaching English in the man’s country? A. Having a TEFL certificate. B. Having some teaching experience. C. Having a master’s degree in English. 16. Why did the woman move to the man’s country? A. To further her study. B. To expand her business. C. To be reunited with her family. 17. What attracts the woman most in the man’s country? A. The friendly people. B. The rich culture. C. The local food. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What does Camber’s Park highlight? A. Exciting rides. B. Free entrance fee. C. Educational experience. 19. Which ride needs extra money? A. The Swoop Slide. B. The River Adventure. C. The Jungle Jim Rollercoaster. 20. What is a requirement for Jungle Jim Rollercoaster riders? A. Tying safety belts. B. Reaching a certain age. C. Wearing long trousers. 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 best thrift (旧货) stores in New York Housing Works ●Address: NYC Multiple Locations ●Opening Hours: 11 a. m.-7 pm Monday-Saturday; 12 p. m.-5 p. m. Sunday Housing Works has locations offering many second-hand treasures all throughout the city. Whether you’re looking for clothing, shoes or even furniture, Housing Works is always worth the stop. The stores also support the unhoused and those living with deadly diseases, so you know you’re helping out a great cause by shopping there. Chelsea Flea ●Address:29 West 25th St. btw. 6Ave + B’way ●Opening Hours: 12 p. m.-7 p. m. Tuesday—Sunday This is definitely one of the best places to save money on clothes. You can find tons of items priced between $5 and $40, so you won’t blow your budget even if you pick out a few new pieces. This neighborhood store is a highlight of the West Village shopping scene, and should be on everyone’s list of the best thrift stores in NYC. AuH2O ●Address: 84 East 7th St. NY, 10003 ●Opening Hours: 8 a. m.-4 p. m. Saturday—Sunday Open all year round on Saturdays and Sundays, AuH2O is truly a full weekend adventure! There are thrift shops selling everything from antiques to jewelry (珠宝), and even great food options. And of course, you’ll find many sellers offering some of the coolest and most unique vintage (复古的) clothing in all of NYC! Celene’s Thrift Shop ●Address: 568 Grandview Ave, Queens, NY, 11385 ●Opening Hours: 9 a. m.—7 p. m. Monday—Saturday; Closed Sunday Definitely one of the friendliest thrift stores in New York, this is a small but crowded space that offers tons of cool and unique vintage clothes and items. It’s such a great environment to shop, and you can always find what you’re looking for or something you didn’t even know you needed! 1. What is special about Housing Works? A. It is closed on Sundays. B. It is famous for its jewelry. C. It supports charity work. D. It provides some new pieces. 2. Where can customers buy cheap clothes after 6 pm on Sunday? A. At Chelsea Flea. B. At Celene’s Thrift Shop. C. At Housing Works. D. At AuH2O. 3. What do AuH2O and Celene’s Thrift Shop have in common? A. They are on the same street. B. They sell special vintage clothes. C. They have the cheapest foods. D. They are open every day all year round. 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了纽约市四处最佳的二手商铺。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据Housing Works部分中的“The stores also support the unhoused and those living with deadly diseases, so you know you’re helping out a great cause by shopping there. (这些商店还帮助无家可归的人和患有致命疾病的人，所以你知道你在那里购物是在帮助一项伟大的事业。)”可知，商铺支援无家可归者和病患，这表明此处参与慈善工作。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Chelsea Flea部分中的“This is definitely one of the best places to save money on clothes.(这绝对是买衣服省钱的好地方之一)”“●Opening Hours: 12 p. m.—7 p. m. Tuesday—Sunday(●开放时间：周二至周日中午12点至晚上7点)”及其他三家商铺的营业时间可知，Chelsea Flea在周日晚上7点结束营业。因此，如果顾客在周日晚上6点后想购买便宜的衣服，这里是唯一可能的选择。故选A。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据AuH2O部分中的“And of course, you’ll find many sellers offering some of the coolest and most unique vintage (复古的) clothing in all of NYC! (当然，你会发现许多卖家提供纽约市最酷、最独特的复古服装！)”和Celene’s Thrift Shop部分中的“Definitely one of the friendliest thrift stores in New York, this is a small but crowded space that offers tons of cool and unique vintage clothes and items. (这绝对是纽约最友好的旧货店之一，这是一个小而拥挤的空间，提供了大量酷而独特的复古衣服和物品。)”可知，提供酷而独特的古着服饰是它们的共同点。选项A不正确，因为它们位于不同的街道；选项C不正确，因为Celene’s Thrift Shop中未提及；选项D不正确，因为AuH2O只在周末开放，而Celene’s Thrift Shop一周开放六天。故选B。 B I truly believe we all have a very special purpose in life, regardless of who we are or where we come from. After ten years of working for a major Wall Street bank, I wanted to do something challenging. So when I read a Merrill Lynch advertisement looking to hire more stockbrokers (股票经纪人), with great excitement, I made some phone calls and arranged to meet with one of its branch vice presidents. After this interview and interviews with twelve of his top stockbrokers, I eventually got the job. The first few months was a struggle. I lived on very little commission (佣金). Night after night, I left the office weary and exhausted, ready to give up, yet somehow returning the next morning to start a new day. Eventually, all the hard work paid off. In less than four years, I became one of the top sales people at my branch and increased personal sales by 17%. The success earned me a six-figure income, promotion and numerous sales awards. Toward the end of my fourth year at Merrill Lynch, it hit me that something was missing. I thought long and hard about my goals. Then I was reminded of the time when I spoke to hundreds of people, while in college as a student leader, and years later, when I won a “Humorous Speech” championship. It dawned on me that every time I made a speech, I always had a wonderful, energetic, peaceful and magical feeling that was unmatched by anything else I did. I knew the extraordinary public-speaking skills I was blessed with could enable me to make a lasting difference and change other people’s lives. Then I took another daring risk, gave up everything and left the investment business for a more satisfying career as a motivational speaker. The beginning of my speaking journey was surprisingly similar to what I had first experienced at Merrill Lynch. However, nothing in the world comes close to the satisfying feeling I get when thousands of people tell me how much I have made a difference in their lives by motivating them to take risks and be the best they could be. 4. Why did the author meet with a Merrill Lynch branch vice president? A. To get a position. B. To employ more clerks. C. To arrange an interview. D. To make an advertisement. 5. Which of the following best describes the author according to paragraph 2? A. Generous and passionate. B. Anxious and successful. C. Able and strong-minded. D. Optimistic and cheerful. 6. Why did the author leave Merrill Lynch? A. Because he hoped to go back to college. B. Because he wanted to influence others. C. Because he was treated badly. D. Because his business was not successful. 7. Which is the most suitable title for the text? A. Dare to Take Risks B. Hard work Pays Off C. Challenge Your Career Choice D. Speaking Makes a Satisfying Job 【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章作者用自身经历告诉我们要敢于挑战、敢于冒险。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“So when I read a Merrill Lynch advertisement looking to hire more stockbrokers (股票经纪人), with great excitement, I made some phone calls and arranged to meet with one of its branch vice presidents. After this interview and interviews with twelve of his top stockbrokers, I eventually got the job.(因此，当我看到美林公司招聘更多股票经纪人的广告时，我非常兴奋地打了几个电话，并安排与该公司的一位分行副总裁会面。经过这次面试和他的12位顶级股票经纪人的面试，我最终得到了这份工作)”可知，作者与美林公司分行副总裁会面，是为了获得股票经纪人这个岗位。故选A。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“The first few months was a struggle. I lived on very little commission (佣金). Night after night, I left the office weary and exhausted, ready to give up, yet somehow returning the next morning to start a new day. Eventually, all the hard work paid off. In less than four years, I became one of the top sales people at my branch and increased personal sales by 17%. The success earned me a six-figure income, promotion and numerous sales awards.(最初的几个月很艰难。我靠很少的佣金生活。一夜又一夜，我疲惫不堪地离开办公室，准备放弃，但不知怎么的第二天早上又回来开始新的一天。最终，所有的努力都得到了回报。在不到四年的时间里，我成为了分公司最优秀的销售人员之一，个人销售额增长了17%。这次成功为我赢得了六位数的收入、晋升和无数的销售奖励)”可知，作者最初的几个月很艰难，只能靠很少的佣金生活，但在不到四年的时间里，作者成为了分公司最优秀的销售人员之一。由此可知，作者有能力且意志力坚定。故选C。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“I knew the extraordinary public-speaking skills I was blessed with could enable me to make a lasting difference and change other people’s lives.(我知道我所拥有的非凡的公共演讲技巧可以使我产生持久的影响，并改变别人的生活)”和第四段中“Then I took another daring risk, gave up everything and left the investment business for a more satisfying career as a motivational speaker.(然后，我又冒了一次大胆的风险，放弃了一切，离开了投资行业，去做一名更令人满意的励志演说家)”可知，作者离开美林公司，离开投资行业，去做一名励志演说家，是希望用自己的演讲技巧改变别人的生活，影响别人。故选B。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。阅读文章，尤其是第一段“After ten years of working for a major Wall Street bank, I wanted to do something challenging.(在华尔街一家大银行工作了十年之后，我想做一些具有挑战性的事情)”和最后一段“Then I took another daring risk, gave up everything and left the investment business for a more satisfying career as a motivational speaker.(然后，我又冒了一次大胆的风险，放弃了一切，离开了投资行业，去做一名更令人满意的励志演说家)”可知，作者用自身经历告诉我们要敢于挑战，敢于冒险。由此可知，A项“敢于冒险”最能概括本文主旨。故选A。 C Imagine the roadways where nearly all serious accidents can be avoided, and trucks can transport goods around the clock without needing to stop for sleep. Applications for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) will replace the average human reaction time, lowering it from 1.6 seconds to just 0.5 seconds, saving countless lives in the process. The driverless future of autonomous vehicles (AV) is set to transform society by reinventing (重塑) the transportation industry and changing consumer behaviors forever. Yet, the share of consumers who support government regulation of fully self-driving cars has declined 15% over the past year, and trust in the safety of autonomous vehicles is down 5%. To address these ongoing safety concerns, more must be done. Autonomous vehicles should not be regulated by the same rules that govern standard passenger vehicles because those regulations do not address the unique safety challenges for AVs. To address these concerns, the industry will need to continue building public trust through the improved performance of AV systems, especially in controlled environments. Reaching a totally hands-off and eyes-off autonomous driving experience will require a range of next-generation technologies that are still being developed. Automakers will continue to increase the safety of autonomous vehicles by applying new technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve the performance of sensors that use radio and light waves to help detect road users in all weather conditions. The technical brain of an AV system relies on software systems that actively protect passengers. As this market grows, costs will steadily fall for these new sensors and high-performance computers, just as safety standards continue to progress around the country and the world. To help build confidence in AVs, the industry will need to generate a common set of testing standards, similar to crash safety standards, that AV developers can evaluate their systems against. As autonomous driving evolves, the road to a driverless future still holds many twists and turns ahead. It should be an exciting and wild ride for years to come as the auto industry reinvents itself with ever-increasing levels of automation. 8. What make consumers still hesitant about the application of AV? A. Costly operating systems. B. Government regulations. C. Potential safety concerns. D. Complicated technologies. 9. What can we learn from paragraph 3? A. AVs fail to follow standard regulations. B. Tailored rules are needed for AVs. C Public trust in AVs is difficult to earn. D. AVs should be tested on public roads. 10. How can the public’s trust in AVs be improved? A. By integrating existing technologies. B. By limiting their maximum speed. C. By developing a reliable testing system. D. By minimizing the cost of sensors. 11. What is the writer’s attitude towards the future of AVs? A. Skeptical and concerned. B. Cautious yet optimistic. C. Worried and reserved. D. Pessimistic yet tolerant. 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. C 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，讨论了自动驾驶汽车(AV)的未来，强调了其在提高交通安全、重塑交通行业和改变消费者行为方面的潜力，同时指出了公众对AV安全性的担忧以及如何建立公众信任。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Yet, the share of consumers who support government regulation of fully self-driving cars has declined 15% over the past year, and trust in the safety of autonomous vehicles is down 5%. (然而，过去一年中，支持政府对完全自动驾驶汽车进行监管的消费者比例下降了15%，对自动驾驶汽车安全性的信任度下降了5%。)”可知，消费者对自动驾驶汽车的潜在安全性问题仍然感到担忧。故选C项。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Autonomous vehicles should not be regulated by the same rules that govern standard passenger vehicles because those regulations do not address the unique safety challenges for AVs. (自动驾驶汽车不应该受到与标准乘用车相同的规则的约束，因为这些规则没有解决自动驾驶汽车面临的特殊安全挑战。)”可知，需要为自动驾驶汽车制定专门的规则。故选B项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“To help build confidence in AVs, the industry will need to generate a common set of testing standards, similar to crash safety standards, that AV developers can evaluate their systems against.(为了帮助建立对自动驾驶汽车的信心，该行业需要制定一套类似于碰撞安全标准的通用测试标准，以便自动驾驶汽车开发者可以对照这些标准评估其系统。)”可知，制定一套可靠的测试标准可以帮助建立公众对自动驾驶汽车的信心。故选C项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“It should be an exciting and wild ride for years to come as the auto industry reinvents itself with ever-increasing levels of automation.(随着汽车行业以不断提高的自动化水平重塑自己，未来几年将是一段激动人心且充满变数的旅程。)”可知，作者认为这将是一段激动人心且充满挑战的旅程，由此可知，作者对自动驾驶汽车的未来持谨慎乐观的态度。故选B项。 D Are you a logical thinker, or would you say that you’re more free-spirited and artistic? If you’re the former, somebody’s probably told you at some point that you’re a left-brained person, and if you’re the latter, right-brained. The idea that the right half of the brain is the creative half and the left half is the analytical half and that our individual characteristics are determined by which half is dominant (主导的) is widespread in popular psychology. The idea that there are right-brained and left-brained people is a myth. Although we all obviously have different personalities and talents, there’s no reason to believe these differences can be explained by the dominance of one half of the brain over the other half. Recent research using brain imaging technology hasn’t found any evidence of right or left dominance. Math, for example, requires logical thought and, thus, is generally said to be connected with the left brain. But mathematics involves a profoundly creative effort in addition to being a logical one. So would a gifted mathematician be a right-brained person or a left-brained person? If there’s no evidence for the myth of right-brained and left-brained people, why do so many people believe it? Perhaps it just makes intuitive (直觉的) sense that people’s brains would be dominant on one side or the other just as their hands, feet, or eyes are. It may also have something to do with our seemingly unlimited appetite that allows us to sort ourselves into “types” based on our emotional and intellectual characteristics. When people are offered some descriptive statements that are presented as individualized descriptions of their own personalities, they tend to accept them as meaningful and true, especially if the statements are positive. The “insights” that it generates are often flattering. After all, who would reject a description of themselves as “artistic and creative” or “rational and analytical”? The myth is popular, in the end, because it gives us a “scientific” way to talk about our favorite subject — ourselves. 12. What does the first paragraph say about brain dominance? A. It’s a recent discovery. B. It’s a uncertain analysis. C. It’s a common belief. D. It’s a contradictory theory. 13. Why does the author mention math in paragraph 2? A. To advocate further study. B. To prove his point on the issue. C. To emphasize its complexity. D. To show his gift as a mathematician. 14. What does the underlined word “flattering” mean in paragraph 3? A. Puzzling. B. Accurate. C. Ridiculous. D. Pleasing. 15. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. The Science Behind Personality Types B. The Role of Creativity in Mathematics C. The Influence of Brain Dominance on Behavior D. The Myth of Left-Brained and Right-Brained People 【答案】12. C 13. B 14. D 15. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了作者对于左右脑对于人的支配表达了自己的看法，作者认为虽然我们显然都有不同的性格和天赋，但没有理由相信这些差异可以用大脑的一半比另一半占主导地位来解释。这个神话之所以流行，是因为它给了我们一种“科学”的方式来谈论我们最喜欢的话题——我们自己。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“ The idea that the right half of the brain is the creative half and the left half is the analytical half and that our individual characteristics are determined by which half is dominant (主导的) is widespread in popular psychology.(大脑的右半部分是创造性的，左半部分是分析性的，我们的个人特征是由哪一半占主导地位决定的，这种观点在大众心理学中很普遍)”可知，第一段主要说明了大脑支配是一个普遍的信念。故选C。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Although we all obviously have different personalities and talents, there’s no reason to believe these differences can be explained by the dominance of one half of the brain over the other half. Recent research using brain imaging technology hasn’t found any evidence of right or left dominance. Math, for example, requires logical thought and, thus, is generally said to be connected with the left brain. But mathematics involves a profoundly creative effort in addition to being a logical one. So would a gifted mathematician be a right-brained person or a left-brained person?(虽然我们显然都有不同的性格和天赋，但没有理由相信这些差异可以用大脑的一半比另一半占主导地位来解释。最近使用脑成像技术的研究没有发现任何右脑或左脑占优势的证据。例如，数学需要逻辑思维，因此通常被认为与左脑有关。但数学除了逻辑之外，还涉及深刻的创造性努力。那么，天才数学家是右脑人还是左脑人呢？)”可知，作者在第二段提到数学是为了证明他在这个问题上的观点——我们的差异不能用大脑的一半比另一半占主导地位来解释。故选B。 【14题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“When people are offered some descriptive statements that are presented as individualized descriptions of their own personalities, they tend to accept them as meaningful and true, especially if the statements are positive.(当人们被提供一些描述他们个性的描述性陈述时，他们倾向于认为这些陈述是有意义的和真实的，尤其是如果这些陈述是积极的)”以及后文“After all, who would reject a description of themselves as “artistic and creative” or “rational and analytical”?(毕竟，谁会拒绝把自己描述为“艺术和创造性”或“理性和分析”呢)”可知，当这些陈述是积极的，人们倾向于认为这些陈述是有意义的和真实的，所以由此产生的“洞悉”是令人高兴的。故划线词意思是“令人高兴的”。故选D。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，并根据第二段“The idea that there are right-brained and left-brained people is a myth.(右脑人和左脑人之分的想法是一个神话)”可知，文章主要说明了作者对于左右脑对于人的支配表达了自己的看法，作者认为虽然我们显然都有不同的性格和天赋，但没有理由相信这些差异可以用大脑的一半比另一半占主导地位来解释。这个神话之所以流行，是因为它给了我们一种“科学”的方式来谈论我们最喜欢的话题——我们自己。由此可知，D选项“左脑和右脑人的秘密”最符合文章标题。故选D。 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Career planning is a vital step towards achieving success and fulfillment in our lives. As we enter the workforce, it is important to have a clear understanding of our strengths, weaknesses, and goals, and to develop a plan to achieve them. ____16____ Self-assessment is the first and most crucial step in career planning. ____17____ We need to take a close look at our skills, interests, and values, and identify the careers that align with them. This requires reflection, research, and perhaps even consulting from professionals. We have identified our desired career paths, we need to set clear and measurable goals. These goals should be broken down into short-term and long-term objectives, with specific milestones and timelines, which helps us stay focused and motivated. ____18____ Another important aspect of career planning is developing the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in our chosen field. ____19____ Individuals can also pursue further education, seeking out mentors (导师，指导者) and networking opportunities. ____20____ We are no longer in an age where you select a career and stick with it until retirement. Things change fast and we need to be constantly learning. Continuous learning enables professionals to better understand the global context of their work, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to the development of their organizations and society as a whole. A. Lifelong learning is necessary. B. Thus, it provides a roadmap for our professional development. C. We cannot do this without both technical and adaptive learning. D. It is about having an open mind which analyses issues in a productive way. E. Here are some key competences recommended for your future career plan. F. It involves understanding one’s strengths, weaknesses, interests, and core values. G. This may involve gaining relevant experience through internships (实习) or volunteer work. 【答案】16. E 17. F 18. B 19. G 20. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了职业规划的重要性及具体步骤。 【16题详解】 由上文“Career planning is a vital step towards achieving success and fulfillment in our lives. As we enter the workforce, it is important to have a clear understanding of our strengths, weaknesses, and goals, and to develop a plan to achieve them.(职业规划是我们在生活中获得成功和满足的重要一步。当我们进入职场时，重要的是要清楚地了解我们的优势、劣势和目标，并制定实现这些目标的计划)”可知，文章开篇介绍了职业规划的重要性，接下来应该是引出下文关于职业规划的具体内容。E 选项“Here are some key competences recommended for your future career plan.(以下是为你未来的职业规划推荐的一些关键能力)”起到了承上启下的作用，引出下文对职业规划具体步骤的阐述。故选E。 【17题详解】 由上文“Self-assessment is the first and most crucial step in career planning. (自我评估是职业规划中首要且最关键的一步)”可知，本空应围绕自我评估展开，进一步说明自我评估的具体内容。F选项“It involves understanding one’s strengths, weaknesses, interests, and core values. (它包括了解自己的优势、劣势、兴趣和核心价值观)”与上文衔接紧密，具体解释了自我评估所涉及的方面，It指代Self-assessment。故选F。 【18题详解】 由上文“We have identified our desired career paths, we need to set clear and measurable goals. These goals should be broken down into short-term and long-term objectives, with specific milestones and timelines, which helps us stay focused and motivated. (我们已经确定了我们想要的职业道路，我们需要设定明确且可衡量的目标。这些目标应该分解为短期和长期目标，并制定具体的里程碑和时间表，这有助于我们保持专注和动力)”可知，讲述了确定职业道路后设定目标的相关内容。B选项“Thus, it provides a roadmap for our professional development. (因此，它为我们的职业发展提供了路线图)”中的it指代上文设定的目标，“provides a roadmap for our professional development”说明了设定目标对职业发展的重要性，是对上文内容的总结和进一步阐述，强调了目标对于职业发展的指引作用。故选B。 【19题详解】 由上文“Another important aspect of career planning is developing the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in our chosen field. (职业规划的另一个重要方面是培养在我们所选领域取得成功所必需的技能和知识)”可知，提到了在所选领域取得成功需要培养技能和知识，下文“Individuals can also pursue further education, seeking out mentors (导师，指导者) and networking opportunities. (个人也可以追求进一步的教育，寻找导师和建立人脉的机会)”介绍了其他培养技能和知识的方式。G选项“This may involve gaining relevant experience through internships (实习) or volunteer work. (这可能包括通过实习或志愿者工作获得相关经验)”也是培养技能和知识的一种方式，This指代上文提到的“developing the skills and knowledge”，与上下文衔接紧密，介绍了除了进一步教育等方式外，还可以通过实习或志愿工作来获取经验提升技能知识。故选G。 【20题详解】 由下文“We are no longer in an age where you select a career and stick with it until retirement. Things change fast and we need to be constantly learning. Continuous learning enables professionals to better understand the global context of their work, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to the development of their organizations and society as a whole. (我们不再处于一个选择一份职业并坚持到退休的时代。事情变化很快，我们需要不断学习。持续学习使专业人士能够更好地了解他们工作的全球背景，与不同的团队合作，并为他们的组织和整个社会的发展做出贡献)”可知，强调了不断学习的重要性。A选项“Lifelong learning is necessary. (终身学习是必要的)”能够概括该段的主旨，作为段落首句引出下文对终身学习重要性的具体阐述，“Lifelong learning”与下文的“constantly learning”和“Continuous learning”相呼应。故选A。 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。 When I was ten years old, I learned that trusting can be risky, especially with water and my father. On hot summer days, we would play in the pool. My father wanted me to learn to swim and would say, “Put your head under the water, it’s not ____21____.” But I was always afraid of what was ____22____ in the deep water. One day, while I was looking at a bird, my father quickly put my head under the water. It was scary at first, but soon I was back up, breathing again. It was a (n) ____23____ I never forgot. I ____24____ I would never believe my father any more. Two years later, my family went snorkeling (浮潜) in the Atlantic Ocean. When we were ready to start snorkeling, my father ____25____ me at first, but gradually I couldn’t feel his hands and I was ____26____ in the open ocean. Suddenly, I completely forgot how to operate my snorkel, breathe, and swim. Struggling in the water, I felt greatly ____27____ when my father swam towards me. He steadied me and ____28____ me to stay calm and breathe slowly. With his reassuring ____29____, I gradually regained control and continued my ____30____. However, as we swam back, a strong ____31____ swirled (使打漩) me suddenly and I was losing my consciousness. Noticing this, my father took my hand ____32____, trying to lift me to the boat. When I came to myself, I was told that my father’s knee was cut bleeding by something sharp and I felt my throat ____33____. Years later, I still see the scar on my father’s knee. It’s a (n) ____34____ of his deep love in that strong current. Meanwhile, it emphasizes the importance of ____35____ those who truly care for us. 21. A. vast B. deep C. scary D. dark 22. A. offered B. hidden C. planted D. rooted 23. A. warning B. memory C. opportunity D. option 24. A. supposed B. confirmed C. pretended D. assessed 25. A. held back B. held onto C. took control of D. caught sight of 26. A. alone B. embarrassed C. free D. annoyed 27. A. frightened B. painful C. nervous D. relieved 28. A. encouraged B. instructed C. lectured D. persuaded 29. A. presence B. participation C. principle D. performance 30. A. demonstration B. interaction C. operation D. exploration 31 A. plant B. rock C. current D. root 32. A. loosely B. firmly C. violently D. effortlessly 33. A. bitter B. tightened C. salty D. sour 34. A. encounter B. signal C. clue D. reminder 35. A. loving B. respecting C. trusting D. appreciating 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. B 24. A 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. C 32. B 33. B 34. D 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者通过讲述自己小时候与父亲在水中的经历，从最初因父亲的举动而不信任他，到后来在危险时刻父亲多次施救，让作者深刻体会到父亲深深的爱，也明白了信任那些真正关心我们的人的重要性。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我的父亲想要我学会游泳并且会说：“把你的头放到水下，没什么好怕的。”A. vast广阔的；B. deep深的；C. scary吓人的；D. dark黑暗的。根据前文“My father wanted me to learn to swim”以及后文“But I was always afraid of”可知，父亲想让作者学游泳，安慰作者把头放到水下并不可怕。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但我总是害怕深水里藏着的东西。A. offered提供；B. hidden隐藏；C. planted种植；D. rooted生根。结合语境，作者害怕的是深水里隐藏着未知的东西。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：那是一段我永远不会忘记的记忆。A. warning警告；B. memory记忆；C. opportunity机会；D. option选择。根据前文“One day, while I was looking at a bird, my father quickly put my head under the water. It was scary at first, but soon I was back up, breathing again.”可知，父亲把他的头按到水下这件事，这对作者来说是一段经历，也就是一段记忆。故选B。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我以为我再也不会相信我父亲了。A. supposed认为，假定；B. confirmed确认；C. pretended假装；D. assessed评估。根据前文父亲把作者头按到水下的举动让作者受到惊吓，所以作者当时认为自己不会再相信父亲了。故选A。 【25题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：当我们准备开始浮潜时，起初父亲紧紧抓着我，但渐渐地我感觉不到他的手了，我独自一人在开阔的海洋里。A. held back抑制，阻止；B. held onto紧紧抓住；C. took control of控制；D. caught sight of看见。根据后文“but gradually I couldn’t feel his hands”可知，一开始父亲是紧紧抓着作者的。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我们准备开始浮潜时，起初父亲紧紧抓着我，但渐渐地我感觉不到他的手了，我独自一人在开阔的海洋里。A. alone独自的；B. embarrassed尴尬的；C. free自由的；D. annoyed恼怒的。结合前文“gradually I couldn’t feel his hands”，作者感觉不到父亲的手了，所以是独自一人在海里。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在水里挣扎时，当父亲向我游来时，我感到如释重负。A. frightened害怕的；B. painful痛苦的；C. nervous紧张的；D. relieved宽慰的，如释重负的。根据上文“Struggling in the water”可知，作者在水里挣扎遇到危险，父亲游向他，这时候作者应该是感到宽慰、放心的。故选D。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他稳住我，指导我保持冷静，慢慢呼吸。A. encouraged鼓励；B. instructed指示，指导；C. lectured讲授，告诫；D. persuaded说服。根据前文“He steadied me”及后文“stay calm and breathe slowly”可知，父亲在给与作者指导以让他保持冷静，慢慢呼吸。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在他令人安心的陪伴下，我逐渐恢复了控制，继续我的探索。A. presence存在，陪伴；B. participation参与；C. principle原则；D. performance表现。父亲在作者身边陪着他，所以是在他令人安心的陪伴下。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在他令人安心的陪伴下，我逐渐恢复了控制，继续我的探索。A. demonstration示范；B. interaction相互作用；C. operation操作；D. exploration探索。作者在浮潜，之前遇到危险，现在恢复控制后继续进行浮潜探索。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，当我们往回游时，一股强劲的水流突然使我打漩，我渐渐失去了意识。A. plant植物；B. rock岩石；C. current水流；D. root根。根据后文“swirled me suddenly and I was losing my consciousness”可知，此处指一股强劲的水流让作者遇到了危险。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：注意到这一点，父亲紧紧地抓住我的手，试图把我拉到船上。A. loosely松散地；B. firmly紧紧地；C. violently猛烈地；D. effortlessly毫不费力地。父亲为了救作者，肯定是紧紧地抓住他的手。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我苏醒过来时，我得知父亲的膝盖被尖锐的东西划破流血了，我感觉到自己的喉咙发紧。A. bitter苦的；B. tightened发紧的；C. salty咸的；D. sour酸的。作者经历了危险的情况，又得知父亲受伤，苏醒过来时应该是情绪还比较紧张，所以感觉喉咙发紧。故选B。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：那是他在那股强劲水流中深深爱意的一个提醒。A. encounter遭遇；B. signal信号；C. clue线索；D. reminder提醒。父亲膝盖上的伤疤能让作者想起当时父亲救他的情景，也就是提醒着父亲的爱。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同时，它也强调了信任那些真正关心我们的人的重要性。A. loving爱；B. respecting尊重；C. trusting信任；D. appreciating欣赏。结合全文内容，尤其是第一段“When I was ten years old, I learned that trusting can be risky, especially with water and my father.”可知，结尾照应开头，表示作者从一开始不信任父亲到后来感受到父亲的爱，明白了要信任真正关心我们的人。故选C。 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。 To mark the first anniversary of Beijing’s Central Axis (中轴线) ____36____ (include) on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, Tencent News launched a strategic board game, thanks to____37____junior high school student’s idea. The game, Beijing’s Central Axis: The Architect, designed from an architect’s perspective, allows players to build historic structures along the axis using cards and other tools. Each card,____38____(represent) either a construction aid or a special event, weaves together historical knowledge with China’s unique architectural aesthetics (美学) and spatial philosophy. The creative mind behind the game is Yang Ziruo, a 14-year-old student from Beijing No. 35 High School,____39____innovative idea was selected through the Ideas program — an initiative that Tencent News launched in April to encourage young people____40____creative dreams to turn their concepts into reality. Ziruo’s fascination with the axis began when she was 5 during her first visit to its historic sites. Since then, she has developed a deep interest in____41____(it) history and culture, and even____42____(voluntary) worked as a child guide at several museums the following year. Inspired by the popular card game Legends of the Three Kingdoms, Ziruo proposed a board game centered on the axis. Her hope was____43____(engage) more young people in discovering and appreciating this cultural treasure through entertainment. Huang Chenxia, general manager of operations at Tencent News, emphasized the power of____44____(creative), expressing hope that the Ideas program will attract more talents to realize their dreams. The board game will be donated nationwide to multiple schools and rural institutions, where it can serve as an inspiring educational tool that____45____(combine) fun with meaningful cultural leaning. 【答案】36. being included 37. a 38. representing 39. whose 40. with 41. its 42. voluntarily 43. to engage 44. creativity 45. combines 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要讲述了纪念北京中轴线被列入联合国教科文组织世界遗产名录一周年，腾讯新闻推出了一款战略棋盘游戏，这款游戏背后的创意是来自北京第35中学的14岁学生杨自若。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：为了纪念北京中轴线被列入联合国教科文组织世界遗产名录一周年，腾讯新闻推出了一款战略棋盘游戏，这要感谢一位初中生的想法。此处是动名词的复合结构作介词宾语，且include和Beijing’s Central Axis之间是被动关系，应用动名词的被动式，故填being included。 【37题详解】 考查冠词。句意：同上。此处泛指“一位初中生”，使用不定冠词，junior发音以辅音音素开头，故填a。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：每张卡片，要么代表一个建筑辅助工具，要么代表一个特殊的事件，将历史知识与中国独特的建筑美学和空间哲学编织在一起。represent和card之间是主动关系，使用现在分词作后置定语，故填representing。 【39题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：这款游戏背后的创意是来自北京第35中学的14岁学生杨自若，他的创新想法通过“想法秀”被选中，“想法秀”是腾讯新闻今年4月推出的一项倡议，旨在鼓励有创意梦想的年轻人把自己的想法变成现实。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是student，关系词在从句中作定语，应用关系代词whose，故填whose。 【40题详解】 考查介词。句意：同上。此处指“具有创意梦想的年轻人”，使用介词with，故填with。 【41题详解】 考查代词。句意：从那以后，她对它的历史和文化产生了浓厚的兴趣，甚至在第二年自愿在几家博物馆担任儿童导游。空处修饰并列的名词history and culture，应填形容词性物主代词，故填its。 【42题详解】 考查副词。句意：同上。空处修饰动词worked，应填副词作状语，故填voluntarily。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：她希望通过娱乐让更多的年轻人发现和欣赏这一文化瑰宝。空处应填动词不定式作表语，说明主语的内容，故填to encourage。 【44题详解】 考查名词。句意：腾讯新闻运营总经理黄晨霞强调了创造力的力量，并表示希望创意计划将吸引更多的人才来实现他们的梦想。空处应填名词作of的宾语，creativity为不可数名词，故填creativity。 【45题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：这款棋盘游戏将捐赠给全国多所学校和农村机构，在那里它可以作为一种鼓舞人心的教育工具，将乐趣与有意义的文化学习结合起来。结合句意及can可知描述事实，使用一般现在时，主语it表示单数意义，谓语动词使用单数，故填combines。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假设你是李华，某国际学校校书画社主席，昨天下午外教Mr. Black应邀给书画社作题为“A Short History of Western Painting”的讲座。请你给外教写一封感谢信，内容包括： 1. 感谢对方作讲座； 2. 同学们的收获； 3. 希望有机会再次邀请。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Mr. Black, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Mr. Black, First of all, I would like to thank you for your lecture entitled “A Short History of Western Painting”. The lecture was very informative, through which the students have a deeper understanding of the history of Western painting. The students’ interest and enthusiasm for western painting have been greatly improved, and some students even make up their minds to go abroad to learn Western painting. All the students hope that we can invite you to give us more lectures. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给外教Mr. Black写封感谢信，感谢对方作讲座，描述同学们的收获，表示希望有机会再次邀请。 【详解】1.词汇积累 热情：enthusiasm→passion 提高：improve→enhance 首先：first of all→in the first place 决定做某事：make up one’s mind to do→be determined to do 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：First of all I would like to thank you for your lecture entitled “A Short History of Western Painting”. 拓展句：First of all, I would like to thank you for your lecture which was entitled “A Short History of Western Painting”. 【点睛】[高分句型1] The lecture was very informative, through which the students have a deeper understanding of the history of Western painting. (运用了“介词+which”引导的非限制性定语从句) [高分句型2] All the students hope that we can invite you to give us more lectures. (运用了that引导的宾语从句) 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I must share a heart-warming experience I cherished this week, both as a caring individual and a member of the community. I take the train, my main commuting (通勤) way, to work every morning from a train station near my house. I can get to the station quite easily as there is a way at the back of the station which provides a great shortcut. In summer, when it’s hot, I always try to rush through it because it can get quite smelly from all the garbage that people throw away. It was one of those days that I was trying to rush through as usual when something made me stop for a moment. I saw the most unexpected and beautiful act by an old woman walking ahead of me with the help of a white stick. The old woman was quite short and thin, and had white hair. I remember that she was wearing a bright orange jacket and she was walking, assisted by a white cane. She was walking slowly as each step took some effort. I hadn’t particularly noticed her at first, until she stopped near a garbage bin. She slowly laid her walking stick against the garbage bin and then leaned on it with her right hand. Then she bent down and reached for the garbage, but she clearly found it difficult and it took her a while. She picked up some garbage off the ground with her left hand and slowly straightened herself up again, all the while using the garbage bin to support herself. She threw the garbage inside the bin, dusted her trousers off and then reached for her walking cane again. She then gradually stood up straight and carried on walking. I was blown away to see this amazing old woman make such a painstaking effort to keep even a small part of the way clean! I haven't been able to stop thinking about that all day. 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。 Inspired by the old woman’s act, I also did my part in keeping the way clean. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Word spread, and our efforts soon caught the attention of the local community. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Inspired by the old woman’s act, I also did my part in keeping the way clean. The next morning, I brought a pair of gloves and a big garbage bag from home before heading to the station. As I walked through the shortcut, I bent down to pick up every piece of trash I saw — crinkled snack bags, empty plastic bottles, and even tiny candy wrappers hidden in the grass. It took me a few extra minutes, but seeing the path grow cleaner made my heart feel light. Later, I started asking my neighbors who also took the train to join me. To my surprise, two of them agreed right away, and soon we formed a small team that cleaned the area every weekday morning.​ Word spread, and our efforts soon caught the attention of the local community. The neighborhood committee heard about what we were doing and provided us with more cleaning supplies — brooms, dustpans, and even trash cans with “Keep Our Home Clean” labels. Some students from the nearby primary school also volunteered on weekends, bringing their parents along too. Gradually, the smelly shortcut transformed into a tidy, pleasant path. Last week, I even saw the old woman with the white stick again. When she walked through the clean path, she stopped for a moment, smiled, and nodded at us gratefully. That small gesture made me realize: a single kind act can spark a chain reaction, making the whole community warmer.​ 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，作者分享通勤时见拄拐老妇费力捡垃圾清洁小路的暖心经历，此行为触动作者，也让作者后续参与到清洁中。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“受这位老妇人行为的启发，我也尽己所能维护这条小路的清洁。”可以预测续写这段主要内容： 作者受老妇启发，带工具清理小路垃圾，还邀邻居加入，组成团队每日清扫。 ②由第二段首句内容“消息传开来，我们的努力很快引起了当地社区的关注。”可以预测续写这段主要内容：社区关注作者等人行动，提供支持，更多人参与，小路变整洁，作者也领悟善举的力量。 2.续写线索： 受老妇启发——清理小路垃圾——邀邻居加入—— 更多人参与——作者感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①.开始：begin/start ②.提供：provide/offer ③看见：see/spot/catch sight of 情绪类 ①.惊讶：surprise/astonishment/amazement ②.感激地：gratefully/thankfully 【点睛】[高分句型1]. It took me a few extra minutes, but seeing the path grow cleaner made my heart feel light. （运用了动名词短语作主语） [高分句型2]. Later, I started asking my neighbors who also took the train to join me. （运用了who引导的定语从句） [高分句型3]. Some students from the nearby primary school also volunteered on weekends, bringing their parents along too. （运用了现在分词作状语） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 包九中外国语学校高二年级英语学科评估卷 (2025年11月) 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30分) 做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1 How does the woman lose weight? A. By running and walking outdoors. B. By exercising in the gym. C. By going on a diet. 2. What is the purpose of Amy’s visit? A. To attend a job interview. B. To meet with a librarian. C. To visit her chemistry teacher. 3. From which city does the man’s trip begin? A. New York. B. San Francisco. C. Nashville. 4. What do the speakers have in common? A. They’re both ill. B. They both got a gift from Sarah. C. They’ll both be absent from a party. 5. Why was the girl talking in class? A. She needed to know the page number. B. She reminded the class to pay attention. C. She wanted to move up closer to the front. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出 5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Which month is the River Valley tour in? A. May. B. June. C. July. 7. What will the man do next? A. Complete a form. B. Leave the desk. C. Check the timetable. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Where does Amanda want to spend her summer holiday? A. In Beijing. B. In London. C. In New York. 9. What does Amanda’s mother want her to do? A. Learn about Chinese culture. B. Look after her grandmother. C. Offer some help on the farm. 10 Who did the man plan to go to London with? A. His friends. B. His mother. C. His grandmother. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Where does Wang Shan come from? A. China. B. Austria. C. America. 12. Why did Wang Shan decide to study Chinese medicine? A. To get to know Chinese friends. B. To make up for the shortcomings of Western medicine. C. To follow in his parents’ footsteps. 13. What did Wang Shan find the most difficult to get used to? A. The living habit. B. The weather. C. The language 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. How is English learning for adults in the man’s country? A. Popular. B. Unnecessary. C. Difficult. 15. What is a requirement for teaching English in the man’s country? A Having a TEFL certificate. B. Having some teaching experience. C. Having a master’s degree in English. 16. Why did the woman move to the man’s country? A. To further her study. B. To expand her business. C. To be reunited with her family. 17. What attracts the woman most in the man’s country? A. The friendly people. B. The rich culture. C. The local food. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What does Camber’s Park highlight? A. Exciting rides. B. Free entrance fee. C. Educational experience. 19. Which ride needs extra money? A. The Swoop Slide. B. The River Adventure. C. The Jungle Jim Rollercoaster. 20. What is a requirement for Jungle Jim Rollercoaster riders? A. Tying safety belts. B. Reaching a certain age. C. Wearing long trousers. 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 best thrift (旧货) stores in New York Housing Works ●Address: NYC Multiple Locations ●Opening Hours: 11 a. m.-7 pm Monday-Saturday; 12 p. m.-5 p. m. Sunday Housing Works has locations offering many second-hand treasures all throughout the city. Whether you’re looking for clothing, shoes or even furniture, Housing Works is always worth the stop. The stores also support the unhoused and those living with deadly diseases, so you know you’re helping out a great cause by shopping there. Chelsea Flea ●Address:29 West 25th St. btw. 6Ave + B’way ●Opening Hours: 12 p. m.-7 p. m. Tuesday—Sunday This is definitely one of the best places to save money on clothes. You can find tons of items priced between $5 and $40, so you won’t blow your budget even if you pick out a few new pieces. This neighborhood store is a highlight of the West Village shopping scene, and should be on everyone’s list of the best thrift stores in NYC. AuH2O ●Address: 84 East 7th St. NY, 10003 ●Opening Hours: 8 a. m.-4 p. m. Saturday—Sunday Open all year round on Saturdays and Sundays, AuH2O is truly a full weekend adventure! There are thrift shops selling everything from antiques to jewelry (珠宝), and even great food options. And of course, you’ll find many sellers offering some of the coolest and most unique vintage (复古的) clothing in all of NYC! Celene’s Thrift Shop ●Address: 568 Grandview Ave, Queens, NY, 11385 ●Opening Hours: 9 a. m.—7 p. m. Monday—Saturday; Closed Sunday Definitely one of the friendliest thrift stores in New York, this is a small but crowded space that offers tons of cool and unique vintage clothes and items. It’s such a great environment to shop, and you can always find what you’re looking for or something you didn’t even know you needed! 1. What is special about Housing Works? A. It is closed on Sundays. B. It is famous for its jewelry. C It supports charity work. D. It provides some new pieces. 2. Where can customers buy cheap clothes after 6 pm on Sunday? A. At Chelsea Flea. B. At Celene’s Thrift Shop. C. At Housing Works. D. At AuH2O. 3. What do AuH2O and Celene’s Thrift Shop have in common? A. They are on the same street. B. They sell special vintage clothes. C. They have the cheapest foods. D. They are open every day all year round. B I truly believe we all have a very special purpose in life, regardless of who we are or where we come from. After ten years of working for a major Wall Street bank, I wanted to do something challenging. So when I read a Merrill Lynch advertisement looking to hire more stockbrokers (股票经纪人), with great excitement, I made some phone calls and arranged to meet with one of its branch vice presidents. After this interview and interviews with twelve of his top stockbrokers, I eventually got the job. The first few months was a struggle. I lived on very little commission (佣金). Night after night, I left the office weary and exhausted, ready to give up, yet somehow returning the next morning to start a new day. Eventually, all the hard work paid off. In less than four years, I became one of the top sales people at my branch and increased personal sales by 17%. The success earned me a six-figure income, promotion and numerous sales awards. Toward the end of my fourth year at Merrill Lynch, it hit me that something was missing. I thought long and hard about my goals. Then I was reminded of the time when I spoke to hundreds of people, while in college as a student leader, and years later, when I won a “Humorous Speech” championship. It dawned on me that every time I made a speech, I always had a wonderful, energetic, peaceful and magical feeling that was unmatched by anything else I did. I knew the extraordinary public-speaking skills I was blessed with could enable me to make a lasting difference and change other people’s lives. Then I took another daring risk, gave up everything and left the investment business for a more satisfying career as a motivational speaker. The beginning of my speaking journey was surprisingly similar to what I had first experienced at Merrill Lynch. However, nothing in the world comes close to the satisfying feeling I get when thousands of people tell me how much I have made a difference in their lives by motivating them to take risks and be the best they could be. 4. Why did the author meet with a Merrill Lynch branch vice president? A. To get a position. B. To employ more clerks. C. To arrange an interview. D. To make an advertisement. 5. Which of the following best describes the author according to paragraph 2? A. Generous and passionate. B. Anxious and successful. C. Able and strong-minded. D. Optimistic and cheerful. 6. Why did the author leave Merrill Lynch? A. Because he hoped to go back to college. B. Because he wanted to influence others. C. Because he was treated badly. D. Because his business was not successful. 7. Which is the most suitable title for the text? A. Dare to Take Risks B. Hard work Pays Off C. Challenge Your Career Choice D. Speaking Makes a Satisfying Job C Imagine the roadways where nearly all serious accidents can be avoided, and trucks can transport goods around the clock without needing to stop for sleep. Applications for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) will replace the average human reaction time, lowering it from 1.6 seconds to just 0.5 seconds, saving countless lives in the process. The driverless future of autonomous vehicles (AV) is set to transform society by reinventing (重塑) the transportation industry and changing consumer behaviors forever. Yet, the share of consumers who support government regulation of fully self-driving cars has declined 15% over the past year, and trust in the safety of autonomous vehicles is down 5%. To address these ongoing safety concerns, more must be done. Autonomous vehicles should not be regulated by the same rules that govern standard passenger vehicles because those regulations do not address the unique safety challenges for AVs. To address these concerns, the industry will need to continue building public trust through the improved performance of AV systems, especially in controlled environments. Reaching a totally hands-off and eyes-off autonomous driving experience will require a range of next-generation technologies that are still being developed. Automakers will continue to increase the safety of autonomous vehicles by applying new technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve the performance of sensors that use radio and light waves to help detect road users in all weather conditions. The technical brain of an AV system relies on software systems that actively protect passengers. As this market grows, costs will steadily fall for these new sensors and high-performance computers, just as safety standards continue to progress around the country and the world. To help build confidence in AVs, the industry will need to generate a common set of testing standards, similar to crash safety standards, that AV developers can evaluate their systems against. As autonomous driving evolves, the road to a driverless future still holds many twists and turns ahead. It should be an exciting and wild ride for years to come as the auto industry reinvents itself with ever-increasing levels of automation. 8. What make consumers still hesitant about the application of AV? A. Costly operating systems. B. Government regulations. C. Potential safety concerns. D. Complicated technologies. 9. What can we learn from paragraph 3? A. AVs fail to follow standard regulations. B. Tailored rules are needed for AVs. C. Public trust in AVs is difficult to earn. D. AVs should be tested on public roads. 10. How can the public’s trust in AVs be improved? A. By integrating existing technologies. B. By limiting their maximum speed. C. By developing a reliable testing system. D. By minimizing the cost of sensors. 11. What is the writer’s attitude towards the future of AVs? A. Skeptical and concerned. B. Cautious yet optimistic. C. Worried and reserved. D. Pessimistic yet tolerant. D Are you a logical thinker, or would you say that you’re more free-spirited and artistic? If you’re the former, somebody’s probably told you at some point that you’re a left-brained person, and if you’re the latter, right-brained. The idea that the right half of the brain is the creative half and the left half is the analytical half and that our individual characteristics are determined by which half is dominant (主导的) is widespread in popular psychology. The idea that there are right-brained and left-brained people is a myth. Although we all obviously have different personalities and talents, there’s no reason to believe these differences can be explained by the dominance of one half of the brain over the other half. Recent research using brain imaging technology hasn’t found any evidence of right or left dominance. Math, for example, requires logical thought and, thus, is generally said to be connected with the left brain. But mathematics involves a profoundly creative effort in addition to being a logical one. So would a gifted mathematician be a right-brained person or a left-brained person? If there’s no evidence for the myth of right-brained and left-brained people, why do so many people believe it? Perhaps it just makes intuitive (直觉的) sense that people’s brains would be dominant on one side or the other just as their hands, feet, or eyes are. It may also have something to do with our seemingly unlimited appetite that allows us to sort ourselves into “types” based on our emotional and intellectual characteristics. When people are offered some descriptive statements that are presented as individualized descriptions of their own personalities, they tend to accept them as meaningful and true, especially if the statements are positive. The “insights” that it generates are often flattering. After all, who would reject a description of themselves as “artistic and creative” or “rational and analytical”? The myth is popular, in the end, because it gives us a “scientific” way to talk about our favorite subject — ourselves. 12. What does the first paragraph say about brain dominance? A. It’s a recent discovery. B. It’s a uncertain analysis. C. It’s a common belief. D. It’s a contradictory theory. 13. Why does the author mention math in paragraph 2? A. To advocate further study. B. To prove his point on the issue. C. To emphasize its complexity. D. To show his gift as a mathematician. 14. What does the underlined word “flattering” mean in paragraph 3? A. Puzzling. B. Accurate. C. Ridiculous. D. Pleasing. 15. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. The Science Behind Personality Types B. The Role of Creativity in Mathematics C. The Influence of Brain Dominance on Behavior D. The Myth of Left-Brained and Right-Brained People 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。 Career planning is a vital step towards achieving success and fulfillment in our lives. As we enter the workforce, it is important to have a clear understanding of our strengths, weaknesses, and goals, and to develop a plan to achieve them. ____16____ Self-assessment is the first and most crucial step in career planning. ____17____ We need to take a close look at our skills, interests, and values, and identify the careers that align with them. This requires reflection, research, and perhaps even consulting from professionals. We have identified our desired career paths, we need to set clear and measurable goals. These goals should be broken down into short-term and long-term objectives, with specific milestones and timelines, which helps us stay focused and motivated. ____18____ Another important aspect of career planning is developing the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in our chosen field. ____19____ Individuals can also pursue further education, seeking out mentors (导师，指导者) and networking opportunities. ____20____ We are no longer in an age where you select a career and stick with it until retirement. Things change fast and we need to be constantly learning. Continuous learning enables professionals to better understand the global context of their work, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to the development of their organizations and society as a whole. A. Lifelong learning is necessary. B. Thus, it provides a roadmap for our professional development. C. We cannot do this without both technical and adaptive learning. D. It is about having an open mind which analyses issues in a productive way. E. Here are some key competences recommended for your future career plan. F. It involves understanding one’s strengths, weaknesses, interests, and core values. G. This may involve gaining relevant experience through internships (实习) or volunteer work. 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。 When I was ten years old, I learned that trusting can be risky, especially with water and my father. On hot summer days, we would play in the pool. My father wanted me to learn to swim and would say, “Put your head under the water, it’s not ____21____.” But I was always afraid of what was ____22____ in the deep water. One day, while I was looking at a bird, my father quickly put my head under the water. It was scary at first, but soon I was back up, breathing again. It was a (n) ____23____ I never forgot. I ____24____ I would never believe my father any more. Two years later, my family went snorkeling (浮潜) in the Atlantic Ocean. When we were ready to start snorkeling, my father ____25____ me at first, but gradually I couldn’t feel his hands and I was ____26____ in the open ocean. Suddenly, I completely forgot how to operate my snorkel, breathe, and swim. Struggling in the water, I felt greatly ____27____ when my father swam towards me. He steadied me and ____28____ me to stay calm and breathe slowly. With his reassuring ____29____, I gradually regained control and continued my ____30____. However, as we swam back, a strong ____31____ swirled (使打漩) me suddenly and I was losing my consciousness. Noticing this, my father took my hand ____32____, trying to lift me to the boat. When I came to myself, I was told that my father’s knee was cut bleeding by something sharp and I felt my throat ____33____. Years later, I still see the scar on my father’s knee. It’s a (n) ____34____ of his deep love in that strong current. Meanwhile, it emphasizes the importance of ____35____ those who truly care for us. 21. A. vast B. deep C. scary D. dark 22. A. offered B. hidden C. planted D. rooted 23. A. warning B. memory C. opportunity D. option 24. A. supposed B. confirmed C. pretended D. assessed 25. A. held back B. held onto C. took control of D. caught sight of 26. A. alone B. embarrassed C. free D. annoyed 27. A. frightened B. painful C. nervous D. relieved 28. A. encouraged B. instructed C. lectured D. persuaded 29. A. presence B. participation C. principle D. performance 30. A. demonstration B. interaction C. operation D. exploration 31. A. plant B. rock C. current D. root 32. A. loosely B. firmly C. violently D. effortlessly 33. A. bitter B. tightened C. salty D. sour 34. A. encounter B. signal C. clue D. reminder 35. A. loving B. respecting C. trusting D. appreciating 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。 To mark the first anniversary of Beijing’s Central Axis (中轴线) ____36____ (include) on UNESCO’s World Heritage List Tencent News launched a strategic board game, thanks to____37____junior high school student’s idea. The game, Beijing’s Central Axis: The Architect, designed from an architect’s perspective, allows players to build historic structures along the axis using cards and other tools. Each card,____38____(represent) either a construction aid or a special event, weaves together historical knowledge with China’s unique architectural aesthetics (美学) and spatial philosophy. The creative mind behind the game is Yang Ziruo, a 14-year-old student from Beijing No. 35 High School,____39____innovative idea was selected through the Ideas program — an initiative that Tencent News launched in April to encourage young people____40____creative dreams to turn their concepts into reality. Ziruo’s fascination with the axis began when she was 5 during her first visit to its historic sites. Since then, she has developed a deep interest in____41____(it) history and culture, and even____42____(voluntary) worked as a child guide at several museums the following year. Inspired by the popular card game Legends of the Three Kingdoms, Ziruo proposed a board game centered on the axis. Her hope was____43____(engage) more young people in discovering and appreciating this cultural treasure through entertainment. Huang Chenxia, general manager of operations at Tencent News, emphasized the power of____44____(creative), expressing hope that the Ideas program will attract more talents to realize their dreams. The board game will be donated nationwide to multiple schools and rural institutions, where it can serve as an inspiring educational tool that____45____(combine) fun with meaningful cultural leaning. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假设你是李华，某国际学校校书画社主席，昨天下午外教Mr. Black应邀给书画社作题为“A Short History of Western Painting”的讲座。请你给外教写一封感谢信，内容包括： 1. 感谢对方作讲座； 2. 同学们的收获； 3. 希望有机会再次邀请。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Mr. Black, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, 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续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I must share a heart-warming experience I cherished this week, both as a caring individual and a member of the community. I take the train, my main commuting (通勤) way, to work every morning from a train station near my house. I can get to the station quite easily as there is a way at the back of the station which provides a great shortcut. In summer, when it’s hot, I always try to rush through it because it can get quite smelly from all the garbage that people throw away. It was one of those days that I was trying to rush through as usual when something made me stop for a moment. I saw the most unexpected and beautiful act by an old woman walking ahead of me with the help of a white stick. The old woman was quite short and thin, and had white hair. I remember that she was wearing a bright orange jacket and she was walking, assisted by a white cane. She was walking slowly as each step took some effort. I hadn’t particularly noticed her at first, until she stopped near a garbage bin. She slowly laid her walking stick against the garbage bin and then leaned on it with her right hand. Then she bent down and reached for the garbage, but she clearly found it difficult and it took her a while. She picked up some garbage off the ground with her left hand and slowly straightened herself up again, all the while using the garbage bin to support herself. She threw the garbage inside the bin, dusted her trousers off and then reached for her walking cane again. She then gradually stood up straight and carried on walking. I was blown away to see this amazing old woman make such a painstaking effort to keep even a small part of the way clean! I haven't been able to stop thinking about that all day. 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。 Inspired by the old woman’s act, I also did my part in keeping the way clean. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Word spread, and our efforts soon caught the attention of the local community. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $