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2024级高二第一学期第二次质检英语试卷 满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读一遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How does the man feel now? A. Proud. B. Unhappy. C. Curious. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a ticket office. B. Inside a zoo. C. At a restaurant. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where is the woman heading? A. A restaurant. B. A cinema. C. A school. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the man doing? A. Booking accommodations. B. Sending a package. C. Making a complaint. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Mother and son. C. Doctor and patient. 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。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What did Robert bring back? A. Apples. B. Photos. C. Sandwiches. 7. What was Alice doing when Robert saw her? A. She was running. B. She was making food. C. She was taking photos. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What is wrong with the woman’s laptop? A. It has a blue screen. B. It shuts down randomly. C. It makes a strange noise. 9. What caused the problem with the woman’s laptop? A. A system virus. B. Some canceled updates. C. A hardware issue. 10. What does the man offer to do for the woman? A. Ring her up tomorrow. B. Repair her computer today. C. Give her a reasonable price. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. Why did the woman feel stressed in the morning? A. Her emails weren’t answered. B. Her work schedule was hard to follow. C. Her colleagues suddenly took holidays. 12. What does the man think of the parents’ priority policy? A. Unfair. B. Understandable. C. Timely. 13. What does the man suggest in the end? A. Setting up a booking system. B. Spending more time with families. C. Asking the company for more support. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. How often does the man go to the gym? A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Three times a week. 15. What encouraged the man to start working out? A. That he struggled to catch a bus. B. That he needed to lose some weight. C. That he wanted to be with his friends. 16. What kind of exercise does the man do most? A. Running. B. Cycling. C. Swimming. 17. How many pounds has the man lost so far? A. 14. B. 10. C. 7. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 18. What is the estimated amount of yearly solid waste by 2050? A. 2.1 billion tons. B. 3.8 billion tons. C. 4.9 billion tons. 19. What does the speaker say about the waste crisis? A. It can be solved perfectly. B. It is driven by economic growth. C. It is linked to other environmental issues. 20. What does the speaker intend to do in the end? A. Promote a new policy. B. Encourage individual action. C. Call for government attention. 第二部分 阅读理解(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和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。 A Dust off your suitcase to set up your out - of - office. The UK has some hidden places worthy of a short vacation. The following are the stylish accommodations you can choose during your vacation. The Cow Shed in Woodbridge Mixing caravan (大篷车) life and camping together, the Cow Shed could only be designed in a child’s imagination. And of course, it’s situated on a farm to provide the full experience. It sleeps up to four guests, with the interior giving you warm, rustic (淳朴的) atmosphere. Toilet and shower facilities are located on the grounds. The Badger Pod in Achiltibuie If you really fancy going off- grid (脱离电网), this Badger Pod in Achiltibuie, Scotland, is the place for you. A small, remote village on the North - West coast of the Scottish Highlands, you’ll be far away from all your day - to - day stresses. Sleeping two guests in an outsized bed, it is perfect for a couple’s retreat away from the family. The Moon Conker in Llanafan- fawr Located in a small rural village in Wales, the Moon Conker is the perfect place to unwind and rest away from busy day - to - day life and be at one with nature. Sleeping two guests in a super king - sized bed for extra comfort, you can observe the night sky through one of the many skylights in the Conker. The Riverside Cabin in Cornwall Found right on the edge of a stream in prime, picturesque Cornish countryside, the Riverside Cabin is the kind of delightful escape many people dream of. This place is cosy yet airy. It’s just a 20- minute drive to Falmouth, an art y coastal town that’s full of small independent bars and restaurants. 21. What is special about the Cow Shed in Woodbridge? A. It is located on a farm. B. Its toilet is put on the grounds. C. It has home atmosphere. D. It combines caravan life with camping. 22. What do the four places have in common? A. They are on the coast. B. They sleep up to four guests. C. They are imaginative in shapes. D. They allow travelers to embrace nature. 23. Where can the text be found? A. In a history book. B. In a travel brochure. C. In a geography magazine. D. In an adventurous story. B When Clara took over her grandfather’s Brooklyn bookshop in 2018, the first thing she removed wasn’t the outdated stocks, but the WiFi router. Regulars protested. A lawyer threatened to transfer his $500 monthly coffee budget elsewhere. “Books deserve the same undivided attention we demand from lovers,” she told me, polishing the brass counter her grandfather installed in 1967. Her stubbornness seemed self-destructive as stores around them closed down. Yet something unusual happened. By 2020, the shop had become an unofficial sanctuary (庇护所). Teenagers sprawled on Persian carpets with Dostoevsky, their phones forgotten in backpacks. A retired judge started hosting Saturday poetry circles where participants recited verses from memory — a practice Clara called “brain tattooing.” The pandemic should have been their death knell. Instead, when Clara launched “Survival Bundles” (handpicked books with handwritten notes), orders poured in from tech executives exhausted by Zoom. A Silicon Valley CEO admitted these were the first physical books he’d touched since graduate school. “We’re starving for texture,” Clara noted, wrapping parcels in recycled paper. Last winter, I found her battling a new threat. A property developer had purchased their building, tripling the rent overnight. What unfolded next could fill a novel: customers organized protests on the sidewalk; the judge represented them for free; even the lawyer who once threatened to leave funded their legal defense. In the court, Clara quoted Melville: “We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us.” The judge — her poetry circle regular — pronounced the rent increase unreasonable. Now their shop displays this judgment alongside signed first editions, proof that some bonds still resist digital disruption. 24. What made Clara’s approach to running the bookshop special? A. Catering to the needs of customers. B. Introducing modern technology. C. Focusing on rare book collections. D. Prioritizing full concentration. 25. What does the underlined phrase “death knell” in paragraph 3 mean? A. A moment of celebration. B. A desperate cry for survival. C. An event marking the end. D. A sudden opportunity for growth. 26. Why is the lawyer mentioned again in paragraph 4? A. To show his contradictory behavior. B. To illustrate the content of a novel. C. To stress the mass support Clara received. D. To explain the difficulty Clara came across. 27. What can we learn from the story? A. Profit-driven decisions may lead to unexpected outcomes. B. Community and human connection can navigate modern challenges. C. Technology is harmful to traditional businesses and should be avoided. D. Small bookshops are bound to encounter many threats in the digital age. C Britain’s housing crisis has created a distinct generational divide. While older generations often own property, millions of young adults face increasing rents and unachievable homeownership. A recent official report warns that 630, 000 people under 35 may face homelessness in old age due to chronic shortages of affordable homes. This crisis originates from decades of policy failure. Since the mid-1990s, house prices have skyrocketed dramatically, widening the gap between property owners and others. Government projects like “Help-to-Buy” intended to assist first-time buyers instead inflated prices further, making housing less accessible. University graduates carry heavy debts from tuition fees exceeding £9, 000 annually since 2010, weakening their savings potential. The rental market offers little relief. Private renters have jumped from 2. 8 million to 4. 5 million households since 2007, with those aged 25-34 consisting of over a third. Yet renters face instability and exploitation. “No-fault drivings” allow landlords (房东) to end rentings without cause, while rents exceed wage growth. Even social housing renters experience widening inequality compared to homeowners. Policy responses are emerging but controversial. London Mayor Sadiq Khan proposed a landlord registry and rent control commission to regulate the private sector. Scotland has established “rent pressure zones” to stop increases. The Labour Party advocates abolishing no-fault drivings, arguing that secure right of habitation are essential for dignity. Ultimately, this is about intergenerational fairness. A functional society cannot thrive when younger citizens bear unreasonable burdens. As one analyst notes: “We depend on the young to sustain our future — denying them housing security damages everyone.” 28. What does the official report predict about young adults? A. Universal elderly poverty. B. Persistent renting difficulties. C. Long-term housing insecurity. D. Unachievable huge property. 29. What brings about the housing crisis? A. Stable rental market. B. Students’ reduced debt burden. C. Decades-long policy failure. D. Consistent policy responses. 30. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Young adults’ housing security should be guaranteed. B. Efforts should be made to create a sustainable society. C. The property of older generations should be passed on. D. The young should be responsible for intergenerational fairness. 31. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Housing: Pricing out the Young? B. Policy: Regulating the Private Owners? C. Landlords: Forced to Accept Rent Hikes? D. Rental Control: Solving the Renter-landlord Conflicts? D Many people encourage competition and focus on success. “Giving up” is frowned upon. We are overjoyed at stories of people who persevered and succeeded. Friends and colleagues always encourage you to keep trying. “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” “Follow your dream! Winners never quit!” Perseverance is indeed important, to a limit. However, never take it too far. For one thing, goals and dreams might be beyond reach. Stories of achieving childhood dreams through perseverance might be uplifting, but they suffer from “selection bias”. Put simply, they are not informative, because nobody tells stories about the many people who persevered but failed after wasting a good part of their lives. It is indeed frustrating if you follow an unrealistic dream. For another, every road taken means another road is not taken. An unrealistic goal means missing out on other opportunities. What if everybody with the childhood dream of becoming an astronaut persistently kept trying forever? Winners always wisely choose what to quit and what to pursue. Recent studies have shown that being able to give up some goals and dreams and redirect your energy toward more reasonable ones is important for mental well-being and leads to higher quality of life in the long term. The psychological term is “goal disengagement”. If you are currently devoting too much time and effort to an unattainable goal, here are some hints that might help. First, do not tie a goal to your identity. Nobody can be defined by a single goal or interest. Besides, disengage from a goal but keep some of the effort. It’s called “turning it into a hobby”. Few stamp and coin collectors desire to become professionals, yet many enjoy collecting. Last and most important, do not think of giving up as a failure, but as a choice. Your time is limited. Try new activities, rediscover previous interests, and revise your ambitions. Be honest with yourself about your chances, and choose the goals that best suit you. And remember that, when you give up a goal, you do not fail. You make a choice to free up your time for other possibilities. 32. What result may “selection bias” bring to people? A. Setting self-limit. B. Giving up more easily. C. Misjudging the situation. D. Ignoring successful stories. 33. How can people benefit from “goal disengagement”? A. By motivating their desire for success. B. By gaining a sense of self-satisfaction. C. By telling easy goals from difficult goals. D. By saving energy to focus on practical goals. 34. Which of the following may the author agree with? A. Accepting failure with ease does make sense. B. One can make a hobby out of an unattainable goal. C. Turn to professionals when realizing personal goals. D. Choosing a goal is more challenging than realizing it. 35. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Identity Crisis: Be True to Yourself. B. Goals or Hobbies: Make Your Choice. C. Never Say Never: The Key to Success. D. Winners Do Quit: Be Wise About Your Goals. 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 According to a 2024 attention study by King’s College London, 49% of the UK public are experiencing “popcorn (爆米花) brain”, a mental state featuring divided attention and wandering thoughts. ____36____ In response to the findings, psychologist Tina Chummun gives her top tips. Adopt the mind map method. To manage a distracted (分心的) mind, write down everything, like appointments, worries and to - dos, without organizing it initially. Once everything is on paper, group these into life areas like work or emotional wellbeing. ____37____ This creates order and gives your brain permission to concentrate. Every time you feel your thoughts wandering, give yourself three seconds — breathe in, name what you’re feeling, and redirect your focus. ____38____ By doing so, you may turn down the heat when your brain is working overtime. Minimizing tech is also the key to getting back on track in your daily life. A full digital withdrawal is unrealistic. ____39____ Then it could be followed by a five-minute screen time reward. It teaches your brain to tolerate stillness without feeling punished. ____40____ At first, you may feel bored, as popcorn brain likes being ‘go go go’ to feel safe. “Go for a walk without music, or simply stare out your window,” suggests Tina. “Sit in silence and observe your thoughts. Let your brain breathe. It is sometimes exactly what your nervous system needs.” So, are you ready to quiet the mental popcorn and get your focus back? A. Allow space in your day for doing nothing. B. So, what’s making our brains pop like popcorn? C. Instead, go totally screen-free for 25-30 minutes. D. Starving distractions and feeding focus is a nice idea. E. Then ask yourself: what matters now and what can wait? F. They feel their attention less focused and deep thinking rarer. G. This practice enables you to slow down and manage emotions. 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。 James Smith has long succeeded in competition, even in snowball fights as a child. Now that he’s 80, his ____41____ edge has only gotten sharper. “Many have said, ‘You’re crazy,’” said Smith, who visits doctors every few months to check on his ____42____. “But they’ve never told me not to ____43____.” Smith not only runs ultramarathons—races longer than 26.2 miles that often take days to ____44____—he also sets records. Smith said, “I’ve never really thought of my ____45____ as an obstacle, I kind of have the ____46____ of “If somebody else can do it, you know, why can’t I?” There are many ____47____ behind his running. One of Smith’s races came in November 2016, when he ____48____ the challenge of a 100-mile race in southwest China, near the very region where his father, Mickey, fought Japanese soldiers while ____49____ in the U.S. Army Air Corps (空军) during World War Ⅱ. Once, after Smith finished an ultramarathon in California, a stranger ____50____ him a note that said: “Watching you struggle up that hill gave me the ____51____ to fight my own illness. Thank you for showing me how to persevere.” For Smith, it was proof that running could ____52____ life beyond the finish line. After he finished Badwater Ultramarathon, one of the world’s hardest footraces, Smith told his trainer Michael Johnson that it would be his ____53____ ultramarathon. Smith hasn’t ____54____ another race—but Johnson said he would probably find one soon. “He’s showing what’s ____55____ not just for him, but for you too, for me, for all of us,” said Johnson. 41. A. knowledgeable B. competitive C. creative D. influential 42. A. recovery B. progress C. health D. memory 43. A. run B. jump C. play D. leave 44. A. watch B. complete C. approach D. maintain 45. A. appearance B. gender C. personality D. age 46. A. expectation B. choice C. attitude D. method 47. A. accidents B. stories C. rewards D. secrets 48. A. took on B. thought about C. put aside D. waited for 49. A. studying B. travelling C. teaching D. serving 50. A. handed B. posted C. bought D. promised 51. A. right B. strength C. advice D. duty 52. A. inspire B. create C. waste D. risk 53. A. upcoming B. favourite C. last D. unforgettable 54. A. missed B. finished C. won D. scheduled 55. A. real B. necessary C. possible D. useful 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Blind boxes have taken the world by storm, catching the imaginations of collectors and new buyers alike. These mystery boxes, containing ____56____ (hide) items revealed only after purchase, offer a mix of surprise and exclusivity (独家性). From toys to high-end collectibles, ____57____ blind box trend attracts anyone seeking excitement or wanting to add something unique to their collection. The appeal lies in the excitement of not knowing ____58____ is inside, combined with the desire to complete a set or find rare items. This concept of discovery keeps collectors ____59____ (come) back for more and has helped transform the blind box industry into a multibillion-dollar market. For those new ___60___ the blind box world, starting a collection can be a rewarding experience. Begin by selecting a brand or theme that matches your interests. Many collectors recommend focusing on a specific series, which makes the collection more personal ____61____ helps prevent unnecessary purchases. Engaging with the community can also enhance your collecting journey. There are countless social media groups where collectors share tips and discuss new ____62____ (release). Connecting with other collectors ____63____ (allow) you to trade the same items, find rare pieces, and share in the excitement of each new ____64____ (add) to your collection. Whether you’re an experienced collector or a newcomer, the world of blind boxes offers ___65___ (end) possibilities, turning every unboxing into an adventure. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66. 假定你是李华，近期你去博物馆时，发现越来越多低龄儿童参与观展。请给英国笔友Chris写一封邮件讨论这一现象，内容包括： (1) 你的观察; (2) 你的看法。 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 Chris, How are things going? I’m writing to discuss with you a phenomenon in the museum. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节(满分25分) 67. 读后续写 I’d always been told to take care of my older brother, Brian, who was born weak and small. I’d often tie his shoes or prepare another glass of water for him. My mom saw my larger size and strong body as a sign that I was to be a kind of guardian angel (守护天使) for Brian. However, that was not the case. One day our school sponsored a pumpkin-carving contest. First prize was $100, and I knew just how I would spend it. There was a brand-new game I was dying to own. So I decided the first place bonus definitely had to land in my pocket. When I had to carve the perfect pumpkin I’d picked out, it dawned on me that with my big clumsy fingers I’d surely screw it up (搞砸). I thought of Brian’s smaller, delicate hands and knew he was the man for the job. I immediately begged Brian. Unexpectedly, he asked for a cut. That was fifty-fifty. Quickly doing the math in my head, I figured out even if I split (分摊) the first prize, I’d still have enough cash for the game. So I gave in to Brian’s demands. With skillful hands Brian carved the perfect face, and now we had the best pumpkin ever. Then the unexpected happened: We came in second. Unfortunately, second prize was only $50, and I needed every penny of that to buy the game. The day of the awards ceremony, the principal handed over the money to me because Brian was home, sick with cold. If he really wanted to win, he would have been here today, I thought to myself, justifying stealing the cash from under poor Brian’s runny nose. With hardly a thought, I ran to the store and bought my dream game. That night when Brian asked if we had won, I denied, afraid to look into his eyes. The whole thing was never mentioned again until the day when Brian was packing for college. I played my usual role in helping him pack when I came across an old album filled with photos he had taken as the school photographer. 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。 Paragraph 1: I was enjoying the photos when one caught my eye. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: “You actually knew and didn’t say anything?“ I was shocked. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $英语试卷第一部分听力，该部分分为第一第二两节。注意听力部分答题时请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将答案转涂到答题卡上请看听力部分第一节，第一节听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3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。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。Text one, you look a different. Bill, did you change your hair? Yes. my hair dresser was ill, so I had the training instead. But I hate IT. I am embarrassed now. Text two, how can I help you today? A family . package for the zoo, two adults and two children. That'll be one hundred dollars. Would you like to add access to the feeding zones for an extra thirty? Text three, when you get to the supermarket, take the second left, you'll pass the cinema. The restaurant is next to IT. Thank you very much. Drive . carefully. There are lots of schools along the way. Text for good afternoon, sir. How may I assist you today? The accommodations provided did not meet the promised standards in the travel package. The room was poorly maintained and dirty. Text five is IT OK, if I don't go to school today, I feel sick. Does your head hurt? No, but i've got a really bad stomach ache. Hm, I heard you coffee all night. I think we should take you to see a doctor. 第一节到此结束，第二节听下面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ABC3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，回答第六和第七题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Text six, how was your right today? Robert IT was great. We went around the lakes. Look at what we have brought back. We'll be able . to eat them. Oh, where did you find . them next to the first leg? There are lots of people, trees down there. We saw your . friend Alice too. Oh, was SHE running. She's a king runner. No, he was eating a sandwich and taking pictures of one of the lakes. He did look beautiful today. How was your right today? Robert IT was great. We went around the lakes. Look at what we have brought back. We'll be able to eat them. Oh, where did you find them next . to the first lake? There are lots of apple tories down there. We saw your friend Alice too. Oh, was SHE running. She's a keen runner. No, he was . eating a sandwich and taking pictures of one of the legs. He did look beautiful today. 听下面一段对话，回答第八至第十题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Tech seven, hello, madam. Welcome to P. C. world. How may I help you? Hi there. I've brought my laptop. Every time I turn IT on, all I get is a blue screen. I cannot use IT. Can you fix IT? sure. This usually happens if some required updates were accidentally cancelled. How much would IT cost to fix? We Normally charged by the hour, but that wouldn't be fair in this case. Since updating might take time, i'll give you a fixed Price of fifty dollars. I have seen this issue many times. That is perfect. When will you be ready? I am . fully books now. If you can leave IT with me, i'll give you a call when it's done. All right. Hello, madam. Welcome to P. C. world. How may I help you? Hi there. I've brought my laptop every time I turn IT on, all I get is a blue screen. I cannot use IT. Can you fix IT? sure. This usually happens if some required updates were accidentally cancelled. How much would IT cost to fix? We Normally charged by the hour, but that wouldn't be fair in this case, since updating might take time, i'll give you a fixed Price of fifty dollars. I have seen this issue many times. That is perfect. When will you be ready? I am . fully books now. If you can leave IT with me, i'll give you a call when it's done. All right. 听下面一段对话，回答第十一至第十三题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Text date, it's so stressed discovering all those emails in the morning. People are suddenly taking days off without any prior warning. The worst thing would be to have everyone tuesday holiday weeks at the start . of the year. Completely agree, but as usual, parents will be given priority because of school schedules. I don't mind taking my holiday at another time to accommodate that. There needs to be some given take. but that's exactly my point. IT never works the other way around. Does IT who helps us out when we need support? True. but we shouldn't blame our colleagues for wanting to spend time with their families. Everyone deserves time off. Instead, we should be pushing management to give us the support we need. It's so stressed discovering all those emails in the morning. People are suddenly taking days off without any prior warning. The farest thing would be to have everyone tuesday holiday weeks . at the start of the year. Completely agree, but as usual, parents will be given priority because of school schedules. I don't mind taking my holiday at another time to accommodate that. There needs to be some given take. but that's exactly my point. IT never works the other way around. Does IT who helps us out when we need support? True, but we shouldn't blame our colleagues for wanting to spend time with their families. Everyone deserves time off. Instead, we should be pushing management to give us the support we need. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至17题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Text nine hello, Larry, your face looks really read. I'm not surprised. I've just been to the gym. I you've decided to get fit having you yes. 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It's tough, but I think I can benefit from IT, though I didn't always . believe that what changed your mind? One morning I was late for the bus. I saw IT pulling away and ran after IT. I caught IT, but I could not speak. When I got on, I was completely out of breath. That's when I began to go to the gym with my friends. What do you do lifting weights? S that sort of thing? Not really. I mostly run and occasionally cycle. Sounds good. I enjoy swimming a lot. I go three times a week. IT gives me extra energy and keeps my weight down as well. Did you say that helps you . lose weight? Yes, i've lost fourteen pounds since I started a year ago. Wow, that's amazing. I've only lost half that amount so far. Keep going and you'll get there. 听下面一段独白，回答第18至20题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Tex, ten, let's take a moment to talk about something that affects all of us. Waste and its impact on our planet. In two thousand and eighteen, the E. P. A reported that the united states generated two hundred and ninety two point four million tons of solid waste, about four point nine pounds per person per day globally. The U. N. Projected that solid waste generation would grow from about two point one billion tons in two thousand and twenty three two, about three point eight billion tons per year by two thousand and fifty in there. Two thousand and twenty four global waste management outlook report. They stated that uncontrolled waste knows no national borders. IT is Carried by waterways across and between countries. Pollution from waste is associated with a range of negative health and environmental effects, many of which were last for generations. In other words, the waste crisis affects all of us. It's also tied to the three major crisis of biodiversity loss, climate change and pollution. While addressing such a massive problem may feel unmanageable. Reducing your personal footprint doesn't require perfection, just progress, whether you're taking up more sustainable habits or purchasing more environmentally friendly products. Every small change counts. Let's take a moment to talk about something that affects all of us, waste and its impact on our planet. In two thousand and eighteen, the E, P. A reported that the united states generated two hundred and ninety two point four million tons of solid waste, about four point nine pounds per per cent per day globally. The U. N. Projected that solid waste generation would grow from about two point one billion tons in two thousand and twenty three two, about three point eight billion times per year by two thousand and fifty in there. Twenty twenty four global waste management outlook reports. They stated that uncontrolled waste knows no national borders. IT is Carried by waterways across and between country es. Pollution from waste is associated with a range of negative health and environmental effects, many of which will last for generations. In other words, the waste crisis affects all of us, is also tied to the three major crisis of biodiversity loss, climate change and pollution. While addressing such a massive problem may feel unmanageable, producing your personal footprint doesn't require perfection, just progress. Whether you're taking up more sustainable habits or purchasing more environmentally friendly products, every small change counts. 第二节到此结束，现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。 2024级高二第一学期第二次质检英语试卷 满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读一遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How does the man feel now? A. Proud. B. Unhappy. C. Curious. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: You look different, Bill. Did you change your hair? M: Yes. My hairdresser was ill, so I had the trainee instead. But I hate it! I am embarrassed now. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a ticket office. B. Inside a zoo. C. At a restaurant. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: How can I help you today? M: A family package for the zoo — two adults and two children. W: That’ll be 100 dollars. Would you like to add access to the feeding zones for an extra 30? 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where is the woman heading? A. A restaurant. B. A cinema. C. A school. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: When you get to the supermarket, take the second left. You’ ll pass a cinema. The restaurant is next to it. W: Thank you very much. M: Drive carefully — there are lots of schools along the way. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the man doing? A. Booking accommodations. B. Sending a package. C. Making a complaint. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Good afternoon, sir. How may I assist you today? M: The accommodations provided did not meet the promised standards in the travel package. The room was poorly maintained and dirty. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Mother and son. C. Doctor and patient. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: Is it okay if I don’t go to school today? I feel sick. W: Does your head hurt? M: No, but I’ ve got a really bad stomachache. W: Hmm... I heard you coughing all night. I think we should take you to see a doctor. 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。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What did Robert bring back? A. Apples. B. Photos. C. Sandwiches. 7. What was Alice doing when Robert saw her? A. She was running. B. She was making food. C. She was taking photos. 【答案】6. A 7. C 【解析】 【原文】W: How was your ride today, Robert? M: It was great. We went around the lakes. Look at what we have brought back. We’ ll be able to eat them. W: Oh, where did you find them? M: Next to the first lake. There are lots of apple trees down there. We saw your friend Alice too. W: Oh, was she running? She’s a keen runner. M: No, she was eating a sandwich and taking pictures of one of the lakes. It did look beautiful today. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What is wrong with the woman’s laptop? A. It has a blue screen. B. It shuts down randomly. C. It makes a strange noise. 9. What caused the problem with the woman’s laptop? A. A system virus. B. Some canceled updates. C. A hardware issue. 10. What does the man offer to do for the woman? A. Ring her up tomorrow. B. Repair her computer today. C. Give her a reasonable price. 【答案】8. A 9. B 10. C 【解析】 【原文】M: Hello madam, welcome to PC World. How may I help you? W: Hi there. I’ve brought my laptop. Every time I turn it on, all I get is a blue screen. I cannot use it. Can you fix it? M: Sure. This usually happens if some required updates were accidentally canceled. W: How much would it cost to fix? M: We normally charge by the hour, but that wouldn’t be fair in this case since updating might take time. I’ll give you a fixed price of $50. I have seen this issue many times. W: That is perfect. When will it be ready? M: I am fully booked now. If you can leave it with me, I’ll give you a call when it’s done. W: All right. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. Why did the woman feel stressed in the morning? A. Her emails weren’t answered. B. Her work schedule was hard to follow. C. Her colleagues suddenly took holidays. 12. What does the man think of the parents’ priority policy? A. Unfair. B. Understandable. C. Timely. 13. What does the man suggest in the end? A. Setting up a booking system. B. Spending more time with families. C. Asking the company for more support. 【答案】11. C 12. B 13. C 【解析】 【原文】W: It’s so stressful discovering all those emails in the morning. People are suddenly taking days off without any prior warning. M: The fairest thing would be to have everyone choose their holiday weeks at the start of the year. W: Completely agree. But as usual, parents will be given priority because of school schedules. M: I don’t mind taking my holiday at another time to accommodate that. There needs to be some give and take. W: But that’s exactly my point. It never works the other way round, does it? Who helps us out when we need support? M: True, but we shouldn’t blame our colleagues for wanting to spend time with their families. Everyone deserves time off. Instead, we should be pushing management to give us the support we need. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. How often does the man go to the gym? A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Three times a week. 15. What encouraged the man to start working out? A. That he struggled to catch a bus. B. That he needed to lose some weight. C. That he wanted to be with his friends. 16. What kind of exercise does the man do most? A. Running. B. Cycling. C. Swimming. 17. How many pounds has the man lost so far? A. 14. B. 10. C. 7. 【答案】14. B 15. A 16. A 17. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Hello Larry. Your face looks really red. M: I’m not surprised. I’ve just been to the gym. W: Ah, you’ve decided to get fit, haven’t you? M: Yes, I exercise every Thursday and Friday. It’s tough, but I think I can benefit from it, though I didn’t always believe that. W: What changed your mind? M: One morning I was late for the bus. I saw it pulling away and ran after it. I caught it but I couldn’t speak when I got on. I was completely out of breath. That’s when I began to go to the gym with my friends. W: What do you do? Lifting weights, that sort of thing? M: Not really. I mostly run, and occasionally cycle. W: Sounds good. I enjoy swimming a lot. I go three times a week. It gives me extra energy and keeps my weight down as well. M: Did you say it helped you lose weight? W: Yes, I’ve lost 14 pounds since I started a year ago. M: Wow, that’s amazing. I’ve only lost half that amount so far. W: Keep going, and you’ll get there. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 18. What is the estimated amount of yearly solid waste by 2050? A. 2.1 billion tons. B. 3.8 billion tons. C. 4.9 billion tons. 19. What does the speaker say about the waste crisis? A. It can be solved perfectly. B. It is driven by economic growth. C. It is linked to other environmental issues. 20. What does the speaker intend to do in the end? A. Promote a new policy. B. Encourage individual action. C. Call for government attention. 【答案】18. B 19. C 20. B 【解析】 【原文】Let’s take a moment to talk about something that affects all of us — waste and its impact on our planet. In 2018, the EPA reported that the United States generated 292.4 million tons of solid waste — about 4.9 pounds per person per day. Globally, the UN projected that solid waste generation would grow from about 2.1 billion tons in 2023 to about 3.8 billion tons per year by 2050. In their 2024 Global Waste Management Outlook report, they stated that uncontrolled waste knows no national borders. It is carried by waterways across and between countries. Pollution from waste is associated with a range of negative health and environmental effects, many of which will last for generations. In other words, the waste crisis affects all of us. It’s also tied to the three major crises of biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution. While addressing such a massive problem may feel unmanageable, reducing your personal footprint doesn’t require perfection — just progress. Whether you’re taking up more sustainable habits or purchasing more environmentally friendly products, every small change counts. 第二部分 阅读理解(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和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。 A Dust off your suitcase to set up your out - of - office. The UK has some hidden places worthy of a short vacation. The following are the stylish accommodations you can choose during your vacation. The Cow Shed in Woodbridge Mixing caravan (大篷车) life and camping together, the Cow Shed could only be designed in a child’s imagination. And of course, it’s situated on a farm to provide the full experience. It sleeps up to four guests, with the interior giving you warm, rustic (淳朴的) atmosphere. Toilet and shower facilities are located on the grounds. The Badger Pod in Achiltibuie If you really fancy going off- grid (脱离电网), this Badger Pod in Achiltibuie, Scotland, is the place for you. A small, remote village on the North - West coast of the Scottish Highlands, you’ll be far away from all your day - to - day stresses. Sleeping two guests in an outsized bed, it is perfect for a couple’s retreat away from the family. The Moon Conker in Llanafan- fawr Located in a small rural village in Wales, the Moon Conker is the perfect place to unwind and rest away from busy day - to - day life and be at one with nature. Sleeping two guests in a super king - sized bed for extra comfort, you can observe the night sky through one of the many skylights in the Conker. The Riverside Cabin in Cornwall Found right on the edge of a stream in prime, picturesque Cornish countryside, the Riverside Cabin is the kind of delightful escape many people dream of. This place is cosy yet airy. It’s just a 20- minute drive to Falmouth, an art y coastal town that’s full of small independent bars and restaurants. 21. What is special about the Cow Shed in Woodbridge? A. It is located on a farm. B. Its toilet is put on the grounds. C. It has home atmosphere. D. It combines caravan life with camping. 22. What do the four places have in common? A. They are on the coast. B. They sleep up to four guests. C. They are imaginative in shapes. D. They allow travelers to embrace nature. 23. Where can the text be found? A. In a history book. B. In a travel brochure. C. In a geography magazine. D. In an adventurous story. 【答案】21. D 22. D 23. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了英国四个值得一游的隐藏地点和它们各自的特色住宿。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据The Cow Shed in Woodbridge部分的“Mixing caravan (大篷车) life and camping together, the Cow Shed could only be designed in a child’s imagination. (将房车生活和露营结合在一起，牛棚只能出自孩子的想象。)”可知，Cow Shed的特殊之处在于它将大篷车生活和露营结合在一起。故选D。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据The Cow Shed in Woodbridge部分的“And of course, it’s situated on a farm to provide the full experience. It sleeps up to four guests, with the interior giving you warm, rustic (淳朴的) atmosphere. (当然，它位于农场，提供完整的体验。它最多可容纳四名客人，内部给您带来温暖、淳朴的氛围。)”、The Badger Pod in Achiltibuie部分的“A small, remote village on the North - West coast of the Scottish Highlands, you’ll be far away from all your day - to - day stresses. (苏格兰高地西北海岸的一个小村庄，你将远离日常的所有压力。)”、The Moon Conker in Llanafan- fawr部分的“Located in a small rural village in Wales, the Moon Conker is the perfect place to unwind and rest away from busy day - to - day life and be at one with nature. (威尔士的一个小乡村里的“月榛子”（Moon Conker）是远离繁忙的日常生活、放松身心、与自然融为一体的理想之地。)”以及The Riverside Cabin in Cornwall部分的“Found right on the edge of a stream in prime, picturesque Cornish countryside, the Riverside Cabin is the kind of delightful escape many people dream of. This place is cosy yet airy. (河畔小屋坐落在风景如画的康沃尔乡村的一条小溪边，是许多人梦寐以求的那种令人愉快的逃避。这个地方既舒适又通风。)”可知，这四个地方都允许旅行者拥抱自然，这是它们的共同点。故选D。 【23题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Dust off your suitcase to set up your out - of - office. The UK has some hidden places worthy of a short vacation. The following are the stylish accommodations you can choose during your vacation. (把你的行李箱擦干净，开始你的假期吧。英国有一些隐藏的地方值得一游。以下是你度假时可以选择的时尚住宿。)”可知，文章主要介绍了英国四个值得一游的隐藏地点和它们各自的特色住宿，因此可以推断出这篇文章可能出现在旅游手册中，帮助游客了解并规划自己的旅行。故选B。 B When Clara took over her grandfather’s Brooklyn bookshop in 2018, the first thing she removed wasn’t the outdated stocks, but the WiFi router. Regulars protested. A lawyer threatened to transfer his $500 monthly coffee budget elsewhere. “Books deserve the same undivided attention we demand from lovers,” she told me, polishing the brass counter her grandfather installed in 1967. Her stubbornness seemed self-destructive as stores around them closed down. Yet something unusual happened. By 2020, the shop had become an unofficial sanctuary (庇护所). Teenagers sprawled on Persian carpets with Dostoevsky, their phones forgotten in backpacks. A retired judge started hosting Saturday poetry circles where participants recited verses from memory — a practice Clara called “brain tattooing.” The pandemic should have been their death knell. Instead, when Clara launched “Survival Bundles” (handpicked books with handwritten notes), orders poured in from tech executives exhausted by Zoom. A Silicon Valley CEO admitted these were the first physical books he’d touched since graduate school. “We’re starving for texture,” Clara noted, wrapping parcels in recycled paper. Last winter, I found her battling a new threat. A property developer had purchased their building, tripling the rent overnight. What unfolded next could fill a novel: customers organized protests on the sidewalk; the judge represented them for free; even the lawyer who once threatened to leave funded their legal defense. In the court, Clara quoted Melville: “We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us.” The judge — her poetry circle regular — pronounced the rent increase unreasonable. Now their shop displays this judgment alongside signed first editions, proof that some bonds still resist digital disruption. 24. What made Clara’s approach to running the bookshop special? A. Catering to the needs of customers. B. Introducing modern technology. C. Focusing on rare book collections. D. Prioritizing full concentration. 25. What does the underlined phrase “death knell” in paragraph 3 mean? A. A moment of celebration. B. A desperate cry for survival. C. An event marking the end. D. A sudden opportunity for growth. 26. Why is the lawyer mentioned again in paragraph 4? A. To show his contradictory behavior. B. To illustrate the content of a novel. C. To stress the mass support Clara received. D. To explain the difficulty Clara came across. 27. What can we learn from the story? A. Profit-driven decisions may lead to unexpected outcomes. B. Community and human connection can navigate modern challenges. C. Technology is harmful to traditional businesses and should be avoided. D. Small bookshops are bound to encounter many threats in the digital age. 【答案】24. D 25. C 26. C 27. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Clara接手祖父的书店后，坚持专注阅读，最终书店在社区支持下得以存续。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“When Clara took over her grandfather’s Brooklyn bookshop in 2018, the first thing she removed wasn’t the outdated stocks, but the WiFi router.(2018年，当Clara接手祖父在布鲁克林的书店时，她首先撤掉的不是过时的存货，而是WiFi路由器)”和““Books deserve the same undivided attention we demand from lovers,” she told me, polishing the brass counter her grandfather installed in 1967.(“书籍值得我们像要求爱人那样给予全心全意的关注，”她告诉我，一边擦拭着她祖父1967年安装的黄铜柜台)”可知，Clara撤掉WiFi路由器，认为书籍值得全心全意的关注，即她强调专注阅读。故选D。 【25题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段中“The pandemic should have been their death knell. Instead, when Clara launched “Survival Bundles” (handpicked books with handwritten notes), orders poured in from tech executives exhausted by Zoom.(疫情本应是他们的death knell。相反，当Clara推出“生存套装”（精心挑选的书籍并附上手写笔记）时，来自Zoom视频会议中疲惫不堪的科技公司高管的订单纷至沓来)”可知，疫情本应是书店的终结，但Clara的创新策略却让书店焕发生机。由此可知，death knell意为“终结的标志”。故选C。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“What unfolded next could fill a novel: customers organized protests on the sidewalk; the judge represented them for free; even the lawyer who once threatened to leave funded their legal defense.(接下来发生的事情足以写成一部小说：顾客们在人行道上组织抗议；法官免费为他们辩护；就连那位曾威胁要离开的律师也为他们的法律辩护提供了资金)”可知，律师再次被提及是为了强调Clara得到了广泛的支持。故选C。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“In the court, Clara quoted Melville: “We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us.” The judge — her poetry circle regular — pronounced the rent increase unreasonable. Now their shop displays this judgment alongside signed first editions, proof that some bonds still resist digital disruption.(在法庭上，Clara引用了梅尔维尔的话：“我们不能只为自己而活。千丝万缕将我们联系在一起。”法官——她的诗歌圈常客——宣布租金上涨不合理。现在，他们的书店将这份判决与签名初版书一起展示，证明有些联系仍然能够抵御数字时代的冲击)”可知，文章通过Clara接手并经营书店的经历，展示了社区和人际联系在应对现代挑战中的重要作用。故选B。 C Britain’s housing crisis has created a distinct generational divide. While older generations often own property, millions of young adults face increasing rents and unachievable homeownership. A recent official report warns that 630, 000 people under 35 may face homelessness in old age due to chronic shortages of affordable homes. This crisis originates from decades of policy failure. Since the mid-1990s, house prices have skyrocketed dramatically, widening the gap between property owners and others. Government projects like “Help-to-Buy” intended to assist first-time buyers instead inflated prices further, making housing less accessible. University graduates carry heavy debts from tuition fees exceeding £9, 000 annually since 2010, weakening their savings potential. The rental market offers little relief. Private renters have jumped from 2. 8 million to 4. 5 million households since 2007, with those aged 25-34 consisting of over a third. Yet renters face instability and exploitation. “No-fault drivings” allow landlords (房东) to end rentings without cause, while rents exceed wage growth. Even social housing renters experience widening inequality compared to homeowners. Policy responses are emerging but controversial. London Mayor Sadiq Khan proposed a landlord registry and rent control commission to regulate the private sector. Scotland has established “rent pressure zones” to stop increases. The Labour Party advocates abolishing no-fault drivings, arguing that secure right of habitation are essential for dignity. Ultimately, this is about intergenerational fairness. A functional society cannot thrive when younger citizens bear unreasonable burdens. As one analyst notes: “We depend on the young to sustain our future — denying them housing security damages everyone.” 28. What does the official report predict about young adults? A. Universal elderly poverty. B. Persistent renting difficulties. C. Long-term housing insecurity. D. Unachievable huge property. 29. What brings about the housing crisis? A. Stable rental market. B. Students’ reduced debt burden. C. Decades-long policy failure. D. Consistent policy responses. 30. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Young adults’ housing security should be guaranteed. B. Efforts should be made to create a sustainable society. C. The property of older generations should be passed on. D. The young should be responsible for intergenerational fairness. 31. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Housing: Pricing out the Young? B. Policy: Regulating the Private Owners? C. Landlords: Forced to Accept Rent Hikes? D. Rental Control: Solving the Renter-landlord Conflicts? 【答案】28. C 29. C 30. A 31. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了英国住房危机造成代际分化，政策失败是根源，需保障年轻人住房安全。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“A recent official report warns that 630, 000 people under 35 may face homelessness in old age due to chronic shortages of affordable homes.(一份最新的官方报告警告称，由于长期缺乏经济适用房，63万35岁以下的人可能在老年时面临无家可归的风险)”可知，官方报告预测年轻人将长期面临住房无保障的问题。故选C。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“This crisis originates from decades of policy failure.(这场危机源于几十年的政策失败)”可知，几十年的政策失败导致了住房危机。故选C。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“We depend on the young to sustain our future — denying them housing security damages everyone.(我们依靠年轻人来维持我们的未来——剥夺他们的住房安全会损害到每个人)”可知，年轻人的住房安全应该得到保障。故选A。 【31题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“Britain’s housing crisis has created a distinct generational divide.(英国的住房危机造成了明显的代际分化)”可知，本文主要讲述了英国的住房危机造成了明显的代际分化，年轻人面临着租房难和买不起房的问题，因此选项A“住房：让年轻人望而却步？”适合作为文章标题。故选A。 D Many people encourage competition and focus on success. “Giving up” is frowned upon. We are overjoyed at stories of people who persevered and succeeded. Friends and colleagues always encourage you to keep trying. “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” “Follow your dream! Winners never quit!” Perseverance is indeed important, to a limit. However, never take it too far. For one thing, goals and dreams might be beyond reach. Stories of achieving childhood dreams through perseverance might be uplifting, but they suffer from “selection bias”. Put simply, they are not informative, because nobody tells stories about the many people who persevered but failed after wasting a good part of their lives. It is indeed frustrating if you follow an unrealistic dream. For another, every road taken means another road is not taken. An unrealistic goal means missing out on other opportunities. What if everybody with the childhood dream of becoming an astronaut persistently kept trying forever? Winners always wisely choose what to quit and what to pursue. Recent studies have shown that being able to give up some goals and dreams and redirect your energy toward more reasonable ones is important for mental well-being and leads to higher quality of life in the long term. The psychological term is “goal disengagement”. If you are currently devoting too much time and effort to an unattainable goal, here are some hints that might help. First, do not tie a goal to your identity. Nobody can be defined by a single goal or interest. Besides, disengage from a goal but keep some of the effort. It’s called “turning it into a hobby”. Few stamp and coin collectors desire to become professionals, yet many enjoy collecting. Last and most important, do not think of giving up as a failure, but as a choice. Your time is limited. Try new activities, rediscover previous interests, and revise your ambitions. Be honest with yourself about your chances, and choose the goals that best suit you. And remember that, when you give up a goal, you do not fail. You make a choice to free up your time for other possibilities. 32. What result may “selection bias” bring to people? A. Setting self-limit. B. Giving up more easily. C. Misjudging the situation. D. Ignoring successful stories. 33. How can people benefit from “goal disengagement”? A. By motivating their desire for success. B. By gaining a sense of self-satisfaction. C. By telling easy goals from difficult goals. D. By saving energy to focus on practical goals. 34. Which of the following may the author agree with? A. Accepting failure with ease does make sense. B. One can make a hobby out of an unattainable goal. C. Turn to professionals when realizing personal goals. D. Choosing a goal is more challenging than realizing it. 35. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Identity Crisis: Be True to Yourself. B. Goals or Hobbies: Make Your Choice. C. Never Say Never: The Key to Success. D. Winners Do Quit: Be Wise About Your Goals. 【答案】32. C 33. D 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了成功者会通过设定目标来实现难以实现的追求，解释了背后的心理现象以及建议。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Stories of achieving childhood dreams through perseverance might be uplifting, but they suffer from “selection bias”. Put simply, they are not informative, because nobody tells stories about the many people who persevered but failed after wasting a good part of their lives.(通过坚持不懈实现童年梦想的故事可能令人振奋，但它们受到“选择偏见”的影响。简而言之，它们不能提供信息，因为没有人讲述许多人在浪费了生命的大部分时间后坚持不懈但失败了的故事)”可知，“选择偏差”会给人们带来判断错误。故选C。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Recent studies have shown that being able to give up some goals and dreams and redirect your energy toward more reasonable ones is important for mental well-being and leads to higher quality of life in the long term. The psychological term is “goal disengagement”. If you are currently devoting too much time and effort to an unattainable goal, here are some hints that might help.(最近的研究表明，能够放弃一些目标和梦想，把你的精力转向更合理的目标，对心理健康很重要，从长远来看，这能带来更高的生活质量。心理学术语是“目标脱离”。如果你目前在一个无法实现的目标上投入了太多的时间和精力，这里有一些提示可能会有所帮助)”可知，人们通过节省精力专注于实际的目标从“目标脱离”中获益。故选D。 【34题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Besides, disengage from a goal but keep some of the effort. It’s called “turning it into a hobby”.(此外，从目标中解脱出来，但要保持一些努力。这叫做“把它变成一种爱好”。)”可知，一个人可以把不可能实现的目标变成爱好。故选B。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Many people encourage competition and focus on success. “Giving up” is frowned upon. We are overjoyed at stories of people who persevered and succeeded. Friends and colleagues always encourage you to keep trying. “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” “Follow your dream! Winners never quit!”(许多人鼓励竞争，专注于成功。“放弃”是不被允许的。我们为那些坚持不懈并取得成功的人的故事而欣喜若狂。朋友和同事总是鼓励你继续尝试。“如果一开始你没有成功，那就努力，再努力。“追随你的梦想！”成功者永不放弃！”)”以及文章主要说明了成功者会通过设定目标来实现难以实现的追求，解释了背后的心理现象以及建议。可知，D选项“成功者会放弃：明智地设定你的目标”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) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 According to a 2024 attention study by King’s College London, 49% of the UK public are experiencing “popcorn (爆米花) brain”, a mental state featuring divided attention and wandering thoughts. ____36____ In response to the findings, psychologist Tina Chummun gives her top tips. Adopt the mind map method. To manage a distracted (分心的) mind, write down everything, like appointments, worries and to - dos, without organizing it initially. Once everything is on paper, group these into life areas like work or emotional wellbeing. ____37____ This creates order and gives your brain permission to concentrate. Every time you feel your thoughts wandering, give yourself three seconds — breathe in, name what you’re feeling, and redirect your focus. ____38____ By doing so, you may turn down the heat when your brain is working overtime. Minimizing tech is also the key to getting back on track in your daily life. A full digital withdrawal is unrealistic. ____39____ Then it could be followed by a five-minute screen time reward. It teaches your brain to tolerate stillness without feeling punished. ____40____ At first, you may feel bored, as popcorn brain likes being ‘go go go’ to feel safe. “Go for a walk without music, or simply stare out your window,” suggests Tina. “Sit in silence and observe your thoughts. Let your brain breathe. It is sometimes exactly what your nervous system needs.” So, are you ready to quiet the mental popcorn and get your focus back? A. Allow space in your day for doing nothing. B. So, what’s making our brains pop like popcorn? C. Instead, go totally screen-free for 25-30 minutes. D. Starving distractions and feeding focus is a nice idea. E. Then ask yourself: what matters now and what can wait? F. They feel their attention less focused and deep thinking rarer. G. This practice enables you to slow down and manage emotions. 【答案】36. F 37. E 38. G 39. C 40. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章以伦敦国王学院2024年的一项注意力研究为切入点，指出英国49%的公众正受“爆米花大脑”（注意力分散、思绪飘忽的精神状态）困扰，随后心理学家蒂娜·丘蒙针对该问题提出了思维导图法、思绪回归训练、减少科技使用、留白独处等四条实用解决建议。 【36题详解】 上文“According to a 2024 attention study by King’s College London, 49% of the UK public are experiencing ‘popcorn (爆米花) brain’, a mental state featuring divided attention and wandering thoughts. (根据伦敦国王学院2024年的一项注意力研究，49%的英国公众正经历“爆米花大脑”，这种精神状态的特点是注意力分散、思绪飘忽。)”定义了“爆米花大脑”并说明其高发率，下文“In response to the findings, psychologist Tina Chummun gives her top tips. (针对这些发现，心理学家蒂娜·丘蒙给出了她的顶级建议。)”引出解决建议。F项“他们感觉自己的注意力不太集中，深度思考也更少见了。”承接上文，“they”指代前文“49% of the UK public”，“注意力不太集中”“深度思考少见”是对“注意力分散、思绪飘忽”的进一步阐释，让读者更清晰理解“爆米花大脑”的表现，衔接自然。故选F。 【37题详解】 上文“Adopt the mind map method. To manage a distracted (分心的) mind, write down everything, like appointments, worries and to-dos, without organizing it initially. Once everything is on paper, group these into life areas like work or emotional wellbeing. (采用思维导图法。为了管理分心的大脑，先把所有事情都写下来，比如约会、担忧和待办事项，一开始不用整理。一旦所有事情都写在纸上，就把它们归类到工作、情感健康等生活领域。)”详细介绍了思维导图法的前两个步骤——记录和归类，下文“This creates order and gives your brain permission to concentrate. (这能建立秩序，让你的大脑可以集中注意力。)”说明该方法的效果。E项“然后问问自己：现在什么重要，什么可以等一等？”作为思维导图法的第三步，承接前文的“记录和归类”流程，通过设问筛选优先级，进而实现下文“建立秩序、集中注意力”的效果，逻辑连贯。故选E。 【38题详解】 上文“Every time you feel your thoughts wandering, give yourself three seconds — breathe in, name what you’re feeling, and redirect your focus. (每次你感觉思绪飘忽时，给自己三秒钟——吸气，说出你的感受，然后重新集中注意力。)”介绍了思绪回归训练的具体操作，下文“By doing so, you may turn down the heat when your brain is working overtime.” (通过这样做，当你的大脑过度运转时，你可能会降温。)”说明该训练的作用。G项“这种练习能让你慢下来，管理情绪。”解释了该训练的直接效果，“this practice”指代上文的三秒训练法，“慢下来”对应“吸气”的动作，“管理情绪”对应“说出你的感受”，且为下文“大脑降温”的深层效果做铺垫。故选G。 【39题详解】 上文“Minimizing tech is also the key to getting back on track in your daily life. A full digital withdrawal is unrealistic. (减少科技产品使用也是日常生活中回归正轨的关键。完全脱离数字产品是不现实的。)”提出减少科技使用的建议并指出完全脱离不现实，下文“Then it could be followed by a five-minute screen time reward. (然后可以给五分钟的屏幕使用时间作为奖励。)”说明后续的奖励机制。C项“相反，完全不使用屏幕25到30分钟。”通过“instead”承接上文“完全脱离不现实”，给出切实可行的替代方案——短时间不使用屏幕，“25到30分钟”与下文“五分钟奖励”形成时长搭配，构成“限制并奖励”的有效模式，逻辑清晰。故选C。 【40题详解】 下文“At first, you may feel bored, as popcorn brain likes being ‘go go go’ to feel safe. “Go for a walk without music, or simply stare out your window,” suggests Tina. “Sit in silence and observe your thoughts. Let your brain breathe. (一开始，你可能会感到无聊，因为“爆米花大脑”喜欢一直“忙忙碌碌”才觉得安全。蒂娜建议：“不带音乐散步，或者只是盯着窗外。”“安静地坐着，观察自己的思绪。让你的大脑呼吸。”)”具体描述了“什么都不做”的放松方式及其意义。A项“在一天中留出时间什么都不做。”作为该段主题句，精准概括下文内容，“留出时间什么都不做”与下文“不带音乐散步”“安静坐着”等具体做法相呼应，符合段落主旨。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。 James Smith has long succeeded in competition, even in snowball fights as a child. Now that he’s 80, his ____41____ edge has only gotten sharper. “Many have said, ‘You’re crazy,’” said Smith, who visits doctors every few months to check on his ____42____. “But they’ve never told me not to ____43____.” Smith not only runs ultramarathons—races longer than 26.2 miles that often take days to ____44____—he also sets records. Smith said, “I’ve never really thought of my ____45____ as an obstacle, I kind of have the ____46____ of “If somebody else can do it, you know, why can’t I?” There are many ____47____ behind his running. One of Smith’s races came in November 2016, when he ____48____ the challenge of a 100-mile race in southwest China, near the very region where his father, Mickey, fought Japanese soldiers while ____49____ in the U.S. Army Air Corps (空军) during World War Ⅱ. Once, after Smith finished an ultramarathon in California, a stranger ____50____ him a note that said: “Watching you struggle up that hill gave me the ____51____ to fight my own illness. Thank you for showing me how to persevere.” For Smith, it was proof that running could ____52____ life beyond the finish line. After he finished Badwater Ultramarathon, one of the world’s hardest footraces, Smith told his trainer Michael Johnson that it would be his ____53____ ultramarathon. Smith hasn’t ____54____ another race—but Johnson said he would probably find one soon. “He’s showing what’s ____55____ not just for him, but for you too, for me, for all of us,” said Johnson. 41. A. knowledgeable B. competitive C. creative D. influential 42. A. recovery B. progress C. health D. memory 43. A. run B. jump C. play D. leave 44. A. watch B. complete C. approach D. maintain 45. A. appearance B. gender C. personality D. age 46. A. expectation B. choice C. attitude D. method 47. A. accidents B. stories C. rewards D. secrets 48. A. took on B. thought about C. put aside D. waited for 49. A. studying B. travelling C. teaching D. serving 50. A. handed B. posted C. bought D. promised 51. A. right B. strength C. advice D. duty 52. A. inspire B. create C. waste D. risk 53. A. upcoming B. favourite C. last D. unforgettable 54. A. missed B. finished C. won D. scheduled 55. A. real B. necessary C. possible D. useful 【答案】41. B 42. C 43. A 44. B 45. D 46. C 47. B 48. A 49. D 50. A 51. B 52. A 53. C 54. D 55. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要介绍了80岁的詹姆斯・史密斯仍热衷超级马拉松并创纪录，其跑步背后有多重故事，不仅激励他人，更向所有人展示了突破局限的可能。 【41题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：如今他80岁了，竞争优势却愈发突出。A. knowledgeable博学的；B. competitive竞争的；C. creative有创造力的；D. influential有影响力的。根据上文“long succeeded in competition”可知，他一直擅长竞争，competitive与“competition”为同根词复现，符合语境。故选B项。 【42题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：史密斯每隔几个月就去看医生检查健康状况。A. recovery康复；B. progress进步；C. health健康；D. memory记忆。根据上文“visits doctors every few months to check on his”以及语境可知，80岁的老人定期看医生，核心目的是检查身体健康，health符合“就医检查的核心对象”的语境。故选C项。 【43题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“但他们从没让我不要跑步。”A. run跑步；B. jump跳跃；C. play玩耍；D. leave离开。根据下文“runs ultramarathons”可知，他的核心活动是跑步，医生未禁止的也是这项运动，run为原词复现。故选A项。 【44题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：史密斯不仅跑超级马拉松，超级马拉松赛程超过26.2英里，通常需要数天才能完成。A. watch观看；B. complete完成；C. approach接近；D. maintain维持。根据上文“races longer than 26.2 miles”以及语境可知，此处指完成比赛，complete符合“结束赛程”的语境。故选B项。 【45题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我从未真正把自己的年龄当作障碍。A. appearance外貌；B. gender性别；C. personality性格；D. age年龄。根据上文“ he’s 80”可知，前文提到他80岁，这是他与其他跑者最明显的差异，age对应“80岁”这一关键信息。故选D项。 【46题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我有种这样的态度：如果别人能做到，你知道的，我为什么不能？A. expectation期待；B. choice选择；C. attitude态度；D. method方法。根据下文“If somebody else can do it, you know, why can’t I?”可知，这是一种看待事物的心态，attitude符合“对某事的看法和心态”的语境。故选C项。 【47题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他跑步的背后有很多故事。A. accidents事故；B. stories故事；C. rewards回报；D. secrets秘密。根据下文“Smith’s races came in November 2016”以及语境可知，后文提到2016年的比赛、陌生人的纸条等具体经历，这些都是跑步相关的故事，stories符合“具体事件的叙述”的语境。故选B项。 【48题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：史密斯的一场比赛是在2016年11月，当时他接受了中国西南部一场100英里比赛的挑战。A. took on接受；B. thought about思考；C. put aside搁置；D. waited for等待。根据下文“the challenge of a 100-mile race in southwest China”以及语境可知，这里指他接受挑战，take on符合“主动承担任务或挑战”的语境。故选A项。 【49题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他的父亲米奇二战期间在美国陆军空军服役时，曾在该地区附近与日军作战。A. studying学习；B. travelling旅行；C. teaching教学；D. serving服役。根据上文“fought Japanese soldiers”可知，这里指父亲是在军队服役期间参战，serving符合“在军队中服役”的语境。故选D项。 【50题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一个陌生人递给他一张纸条，上面写着：“看着你爬上那座山，给了我对抗自己疾病的力量。谢谢你教我如何坚持下去。”A. handed递给；B. posted邮寄；C. bought买；D. promised承诺。结合上文“after Smith finished an ultramarathon”可知，这是赛后陌生人当场的行为，handed符合“当面递交”的语境。故选A项。 【51题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：看着你奋力爬山，给了我与自己疾病作斗争的力量。A. right权利；B. strength力量；C. advice建议；D. duty责任。根据下文“to fight my own illness”以及语境可知，陌生人受史密斯的坚持鼓舞，获得了对抗疾病的力量，strength符合“克服困难的精神力量”的语境。故选B项。 【52题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：对史密斯来说，这证明了跑步的意义能超越终点线，激励人生。A. inspire激励；B. create创造；C. waste浪费；D. risk冒险。根据上文“Thank you for showing me how to persevere”以及语境可知，这里指陌生人因他获得对抗疾病的力量，说明跑步能激励他人，inspire符合“给予他人精神动力”的语境。故选A项。 【53题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这将是他最后一场超级马拉松。A. upcoming即将到来的；B. favourite最喜欢的；C. last最后的；D. unforgettable难忘的。根据下文“but Johnson said he would probably find one soon”以及语境可知，前后形成转折，此处指他原本说这是最后一场，last符合语境。故选C项。 【54题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：史密斯还没有安排另一场比赛，但约翰逊说他可能很快就会找到。A. missed错过；B. finished完成；C. won赢得；D. scheduled安排。根据下文“he would probably find one soon”可知，他目前还没确定下一场比赛，即未安排，scheduled符合“规划、确定时间”的语境。故选D项。 【55题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他在展示什么是可能的—— 不仅对他自己，对你、对我、对我们所有人来说都是如此。A. real真实的；B. necessary必要的；C. possible可能的；D. useful有用的。根据上文“he finished Badwater Ultramarathon”以及语境可知，80岁的史密斯仍能完成超级马拉松，这证明了年龄不是限制，展示了看似不可能的事其实可以实现，possible符合“打破局限、证明可行性”的语境。故选C项。 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Blind boxes have taken the world by storm, catching the imaginations of collectors and new buyers alike. These mystery boxes, containing ____56____ (hide) items revealed only after purchase, offer a mix of surprise and exclusivity (独家性). From toys to high-end collectibles, ____57____ blind box trend attracts anyone seeking excitement or wanting to add something unique to their collection. The appeal lies in the excitement of not knowing ____58____ is inside, combined with the desire to complete a set or find rare items. This concept of discovery keeps collectors ____59____ (come) back for more and has helped transform the blind box industry into a multibillion-dollar market. For those new ___60___ the blind box world, starting a collection can be a rewarding experience. Begin by selecting a brand or theme that matches your interests. Many collectors recommend focusing on a specific series, which makes the collection more personal ____61____ helps prevent unnecessary purchases. Engaging with the community can also enhance your collecting journey. There are countless social media groups where collectors share tips and discuss new ____62____ (release). Connecting with other collectors ____63____ (allow) you to trade the same items, find rare pieces, and share in the excitement of each new ____64____ (add) to your collection. Whether you’re an experienced collector or a newcomer, the world of blind boxes offers ___65___ (end) possibilities, turning every unboxing into an adventure. 【答案】56. hidden 57. the 58. what 59. coming 60. to 61. and 62. releases 63. allows 64. addition 65. endless 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了盲盒趋势吸引了任何寻求刺激或想要为他们的收藏增添独特东西的人。 【56题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这些神秘的盒子，包含隐藏的物品，只有在购买后才会显示，提供惊喜和排他性的混合。空处修饰名词items，应填形容词hidden作定语，故填hidden。 【57题详解】 考查冠词。句意：从玩具到高端收藏品，盲盒趋势吸引了任何寻求刺激或想要为他们的收藏增添独特东西的人。结合“blind box”可知，trend表示特指，应用定冠词the修饰，故填the。 【58题详解】 考查宾语从句。句意：这种游戏的吸引力在于玩家不知道里面有什么，同时也希望完成一套道具或找到稀有道具。空处引导宾语从句，引导词在从句中作主语，指物，应用连接代词what引导，故填what。 【59题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这种发现的概念让收藏家们不断回访，并帮助盲盒行业变成了一个价值数十亿美元的市场。此处是“keep+宾语+宾补”结构，come和宾语collectors之间是逻辑主动关系，应用现在分词作宾补，故填coming。 【60题详解】 考查介词。句意：对于那些刚进入盲盒世界的人来说，开始收藏可能是一种有益的体验。new to sth“刚刚接触某物”，固定搭配，to是介词，故填to。 【61题详解】 考查连词。句意：许多收藏家建议专注于一个特定的系列，这使收藏更加个性化，并有助于防止不必要的购买。makes the collection more personal和helps prevent unnecessary purchases是并列的动词短语，用并列连词and连接，故填and。 【62题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：收藏者在无数的社交媒体群中分享心得，讨论新发行的作品。release“新发行的东西”在句中用作可数名词，此处应用名词复数表示泛指，故填releases。 【63题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：与其他收藏家联系可以让你交易相同的物品，找到罕见的作品，并分享每一个新增加到你的收藏的兴奋。结合上下文时态和句意可知，此处描述事实，使用一般现在时，主语Connecting with other collectors是动名词短语，表示单数意义，谓语动词使用三单形式，故填allows。 【64题详解】 考查名词。句意：同上。空处作of的宾语，前面有形容词修饰，应填名词addition，故填addition。 【65题详解】 考查形容词。句意：无论你是一个有经验的收藏家还是一个新手，盲盒的世界提供了无限的可能性，把每一次打开盒子都变成了一次冒险。空处修饰名词possibilities，应填形容词作定语，endless“无限的”，形容词，故填endless。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66. 假定你是李华，近期你去博物馆时，发现越来越多低龄儿童参与观展。请给英国笔友Chris写一封邮件讨论这一现象，内容包括： (1) 你的观察; (2) 你的看法。 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 Chris, How are things going? I’m writing to discuss with you a phenomenon in the museum. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【答案】 Dear Chris, How are you doing? I’m writing to discuss with you a phenomenon in the museum. Recently I’ve found the exhibitions filled with more and more young children. They hang around with great curiosity, frequently raising questions to the adults who accompany them. Last weekend I even saw some little children painting there — they transformed the museum into an art classroom. I really appreciate how the museum has become a vivid extension of traditional schooling. It is a perfect place to see and experience art, history and science, and children’s desire of learning can be inspired in a natural way. Is this common in museums in England? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。要求考生以李华的身份给英国笔友Chris写邮件，讨论博物馆中低龄儿童观展增多的现象，需包含个人观察和看法两方面内容。 【详解】1.词汇积累 好奇：curiosity → inquisitiveness 延伸：extension → expansion 激发：inspire → arouse 愿望：desire → urge 2.句式拓展 合并简单句 原句：Recently I’ve found the exhibitions filled with more and more young children. They hang around with great curiosity, frequently raising questions to the adults who accompany them. 拓展句：Recently I’ve found the exhibitions filled with more and more young children, who hang around with great curiosity, frequently raising questions to the adults who accompany them. 【点睛】【高分句型1】They hang around with great curiosity, frequently raising questions to the adults who accompany them.(运用了现在分词短语 raising questions to the adults作伴随状语和who引导的限定性定语从句) 【高分句型2】I really appreciate how the museum has become a vivid extension of traditional schooling.(运用了how引导的宾语从句) 第二节(满分25分) 67. 读后续写 I’d always been told to take care of my older brother, Brian, who was born weak and small. I’d often tie his shoes or prepare another glass of water for him. My mom saw my larger size and strong body as a sign that I was to be a kind of guardian angel (守护天使) for Brian. However, that was not the case. One day our school sponsored a pumpkin-carving contest. First prize was $100, and I knew just how I would spend it. There was a brand-new game I was dying to own. So I decided the first place bonus definitely had to land in my pocket. When I had to carve the perfect pumpkin I’d picked out, it dawned on me that with my big clumsy fingers I’d surely screw it up (搞砸). I thought of Brian’s smaller, delicate hands and knew he was the man for the job. I immediately begged Brian. Unexpectedly, he asked for a cut. That was fifty-fifty. Quickly doing the math in my head, I figured out even if I split (分摊) the first prize, I’d still have enough cash for the game. So I gave in to Brian’s demands. With skillful hands Brian carved the perfect face, and now we had the best pumpkin ever. Then the unexpected happened: We came in second. Unfortunately, second prize was only $50, and I needed every penny of that to buy the game. The day of the awards ceremony, the principal handed over the money to me because Brian was home, sick with cold. If he really wanted to win, he would have been here today, I thought to myself, justifying stealing the cash from under poor Brian’s runny nose. With hardly a thought, I ran to the store and bought my dream game. That night when Brian asked if we had won, I denied, afraid to look into his eyes. The whole thing was never mentioned again until the day when Brian was packing for college. I played my usual role in helping him pack when I came across an old album filled with photos he had taken as the school photographer. 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。 Paragraph 1: I was enjoying the photos when one caught my eye. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: “You actually knew and didn’t say anything?“ I was shocked. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Paragraph 1: I was enjoying the photos when one caught my eye. It was a picture of the pumpkin we had carved together. Underneath, Brian had written, “My first real win with my brother. Even if we didn’t get first, it was a victory because we worked as a team.” Seeing those words, a wave of guilt washed over me. I remembered how I had selfishly taken all the money and lied to him. I realized how much I had let him down. I turned to Brian, ready to confess everything. Paragraph 2: “You actually knew and didn’t say anything?” I was shocked. Brian just smiled gently and said, “I always knew. But I also knew that you needed that game more than the money at that time. And I was proud of our teamwork, not the prize. I hoped one day you’d understand the real meaning of winning together.” His words made me feel even more ashamed. I apologized sincerely, vowing to make it up to him. From then on, I truly understood my role as his guardian angel and the importance of true brotherhood. 【解析】 【导语】本文以兄弟情谊为线索展开，讲述了作者一直被要求照顾体弱的哥哥布莱恩，在学校南瓜雕刻比赛中，作者因手指笨拙求助布莱恩，两人约定平分奖金，最终获得二等奖仅50美元，作者为买心仪的游戏，独自拿走奖金并向布莱恩撒谎。多年后，布莱恩收拾大学行李时，作者在他的相册里发现当年南瓜的照片，才得知布莱恩早已知道真相，从而领悟到兄弟情谊的真谛的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“作者正欣赏着照片，突然一张照片吸引了他的目光。”可知，第一段可描写作者看到当年两人一起雕刻的南瓜照片，以及布莱恩写下的文字，内心充满愧疚，决定向布莱恩坦白当年的谎言。 ②由第二段首句内容““你竟然早就知道，却什么也没说？”作者震惊不已。”可知，第二段可描写布莱恩温柔解释自己早已知晓真相，在乎的是兄弟间的协作而非奖金，作者真诚道歉，领悟到兄弟情谊的重要性。 2.续写线索：翻看相册——发现照片——内心愧疚——决定坦白——得知真相——真诚道歉——领悟真谛 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①席卷：wash over/sweep over ②坦白：confess/admit ③发誓：vow/promise 情绪类 ①愧疚：guilt/ashamed ②对……感到自豪：be proud of/ take pride in 【点睛】[高分句型1] Seeing those words, a wave of guilt washed over me.（运用了现在分词短语作状语） [高分句型2] But I also knew that you needed that game more than the money at that time.（运用了that引导宾语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $