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2024级高二上期12月月考英语 本卷共8页，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 注意事项： 1.答题前，务必将自己的姓名、考籍号填写在答题卡规定的位置上。 2.答选择题时，必须使用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。 3.答非选择题时，必须使用0.5毫米黑色签字笔，将答案书写在答题卡规定的位置上。 4.所有题目必须在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上答题无效。 5.考试结束后，只将答题卡交回。 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。每段对话读两遍。 1. How will the speakers probably get to the lab? A. By bus. B. By bike. C. By subway. 2. How does the woman find the rule now? A. Strict. B. Unfair. C. Helpful. 3. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Data analysis. B. Digital receipt. C. Smart shopping. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a library. B. In a gallery. C. At an airport. 5. What are the speakers probably working on? A. A book fair. B. A recycling campaign. C. A poster contest. 第二节(共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What was the trouble with the man? A. He was tricked. B. His car broke down. C. He got caught in the rain. 7. What is the woman doing? A. Offering advice. B. Expressing regret. C. Making complaints. 听第7段材料，回答第8-10题。 8. What does the woman think of the concert? A. Moving. B. Amazing. C. Deafening. 9. What impressed the woman at the concert? A. The stage setting. B. The guitar performance C. The audience engagement. 10. What do we know about the man? A. He missed the concert. B. He dislikes rock music. C. He couldn’t afford the ticket. 听第8段材料，回答第11-13题。 11. What is the club mainly about? A Playing action-movie heroes. B. Climbing towering mountains. C. Running and jumping over barriers. 12. What concern does the woman express? A. Possible injuries. B. Equipment shortage. C. High membership fees. 13. How does the man ensure safety during training? A. By reducing training hours. B. By wearing safety equipment. C. By seeking professional guidance. 听第9段材料，回答第14-17题。 14. What problem does the woman have? A. The order is delayed. B. The app doesn’t work. C. The food has gone bad. 15. What causes the problem? A. The lift is busy. B. The driver is lost. C. The fridge is dead. 16. How does the man try to solve the problem? A. Report the app. B. Call the delivery rider. C. Get the food downstairs. 17. What does the man mean at last? A. Change to another store. B. Tip extra for fast delivery. C. Place an order earlier next time. 听第10段材料，回答第18-20题。 18. What happened on Black Friday? A. The man overslept. B. The website was down. C. The phone was sold out. 19. What did the man do at last? A. He booked a phone online. B. He had his phone repaired. C. He exchanged his old phone for new. 20. What did the speaker learn from his experience? A. Cherish what you have. B. Be cautious of cheap traps. C. Keep up with the latest trends. 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15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 Organised by Lam Tin Youth Centre and Kwun Tong High School Date:2 February 2013 Time:10 am - 5 pm Place: Kwun Tong Playground Fee: $20 (buy three get one free) Programmes: drama, lion dance, magic show and ballet performance Highlights: 1) enter the lucky draw to win a digital camera 2) learn to make festival food Note: * Tickets are available at the General Office of Lam Tin Youth Centre. * For those who would like to be a volunteer, please contact Miss Olivia Wong one week before the activity. 1. What is going to take place on 2 February, 2013? A. A small party for close friends to have fun. B. A gathering to welcome a Chinese new year. C. A big event to raise money for a youth centre. D. A meeting of Kwun Tong High School students. 2. How much do you have to pay in total if six of you go together? A. $120. B. $100. C. $80. D. $60. 3. What is the main purpose of this poster? A. To encourage students to volunteer for a community event. B. To raise funds for Lam Tin Youth Centre and Kwun Tong High School. C. To introduce a series of cultural activities celebrating the Chinese New Year. D. To advertise a paid entertainment event with various performances and activities. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了2013年2月2日庆祝蛇年的趣味日活动。 1题详解】 细节理解题。根据海报标题“To celebrate the Year of the Snake (为庆祝蛇年)”可知，2013年2月2日举办的是迎接中国新年的集会。故选B项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据海报中“Fee: $20 (buy three get one free) (费用：20美元/人，买三送一)”可知，6人同行时，可享受“买三送一”中的优惠，买3人送1人(付3人的费用)，再买2人，总费用为$20×3+$20×2 = $100。故选B项。 3题详解】 推理判断题。海报中“Fee: $20 (buy three get one free) (费用：20美元/人，买三送一)”、“Programmes: drama, lion dance, magic show and ballet performance (活动项目：戏剧、舞狮、魔术表演和芭蕾舞表演)”以及“Tickets are available at the General Office of Lam Tin Youth Centre. (门票可在蓝田青年中心总务处购买)”等信息可知，详细列出了日期、时间、地点、费用、节目和亮点等信息，明显是为了宣传一个收费且包含多种表演和活动的娱乐盛会。故选D项。 I have always been passionate about art, but with children to feed and educate, pursuing it seemed impossible. At 83, I finally registered for art school. Born in 1933, I led a life marked by family struggles but also resilience (适应力). I studied mechanical engineering and later management, becoming an associate professor at business school, where I now hold emeritus (荣誉退休的) status. About ten years ago, after my wife fell ill with Alzheimer’s and required care, I turned to painting. Determined to take this new path seriously, I applied to an art programme in Barcelona, insisting on painting despite advice to study art history. Balancing my studies with work, it took me seven years to complete the four-year course, graduating last year at the age of 90. Returning to school was a challenge; everything had changed since my earlier education. Most of my classmates were in their 20s, but they welcomed me warmly, often seeking my advice due to my life experience. I encountered some resistance from a couple of teachers early on, but I kept going. The first two years focused on flowers, still lifes, and landscapes, before we explored abstraction, which I enjoy most. I believe that talent comes from hard work; sometimes I feel stuck, but I push through. My artistic influences include Spanish painters like Francisco de Zurbarán and Joaquín Sorolla, and while I appreciate beauty, I value goodness and truth even more. I create abstract landscapes from memory, expressing my emotions through colour. I paint primarily on weekends and during holidays. While I don’t plan to exhibit extensively, my work was displayed in a small village for six months, though it received little attention. After a lifetime in engineering and education, I may not fully identify as an artist, but I now have the recognition that supports my journey into art. 4. Why did the author decide to pursue art at 83? A. To find cures for Alzheimer’s. B. To change his career path. C. To pursue his passion for art. D. To support his big family. 5. How did the author’s classmates react to him? A. They enjoyed his company. B. They tended to ignore him. C. They inspired him to go on. D. They resisted his presence. 6. Which best describes the author’s art journey? A. Eventful. B. Romantic. C. Casual. D. Challenging. 7. What would be a suitable title for the text? A. The Struggle of Old Artists. B. From Engineering to Art. C. The Value of Art Education. D. A Lifetime of Art Pursuit. 【答案】4. C 5. A 6. D 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在83岁高龄追求自己喜欢的艺术的经历。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“I have always been passionate about art, but with children to feed and educate, pursuing it seemed impossible. At 83, I finally registered for art school.(我一直对艺术充满热情，但有孩子要养活和教育，追求艺术似乎是不可能的。83岁时，我终于报名了艺术学校。)”可知，作者对艺术充满热情，所以在83岁时报名了艺术学校，想要追求自己的艺术热情。故选C。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Most of my classmates were in their 20s, but they welcomed me warmly, often seeking my advice due to my life experience.(我的大多数同学都是20多岁，但他们热情地欢迎我，经常因为我的生活经历而寻求我的建议。)”可知，作者的同学欢迎作者，还寻求作者的建议，由此推测出，他们喜欢作者的陪伴。故选A。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Balancing my studies with work, it took me seven years to complete the four-year course, graduating last year at the age of 90.(平衡我的学习和工作，我花了七年时间完成了四年的课程，去年90岁毕业。)”、第三段中的“Returning to school was a challenge; everything had changed since my earlier education.(重返校园是一个挑战；自从我早期接受教育以来，一切都变了。)”和“I encountered some resistance from a couple of teachers early on, but I kept going.(我早些时候遇到了几位老师的阻力，但我还是坚持了下来。)”、第四段中的“I believe that talent comes from hard work; sometimes I feel stuck, but I push through.(我相信才华来自努力工作；有时候我觉得被困住了，但我坚持了下来。)”可知，作者由于要平衡学习和工作，花了七年时间才学完四年的课程，在学校的时候作者遇到了一些挑战，但作者都坚持下来了，由此可推出，作者的艺术学习之旅充满了挑战。故选D。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中的“At 83, I finally registered for art school.(83岁时，我终于注册了艺术学校。)”和“I studied mechanical engineering and later management, becoming an associate professor at business school, where I now hold emeritus (荣誉退休的) status.(我学习了机械工程，后来学习了管理，成为商学院的副教授，现在我在那里享有荣誉退休的地位。)”以及最后一段“After a lifetime in engineering and education, I may not fully identify as an artist, but I now have the recognition that supports my journey into art.(在工程和教育领域度过一生后，我可能不会完全认同自己是一名艺术家，但我现在得到了支持我艺术之旅的认可。)”可知，全文核心是作者从机械工程领域（mechanical engineering）转向艺术学习（journey into art）的历程。B项（从工程到艺术）适合作本文标题。故选B。 About 300 to 350 million people worldwide are affected by colorblindness, a condition that makes it difficult to separate between certain color degrees. In nature, this means flowers, insects and animals may appear to be less vibrant (鲜艳的). Virginia wants to change that. Crews have fixed special viewfinders at all 43 Virginia state parks so that more visitors can experience a world of vibrant colors. The viewfinders are designed for people with red-green colorblindness, which is the most common form of the condition. Subtypes of red-green colorblindness exist, but they all affect how people notice shades with reds and greens in them. Created by SeeCoast Manufacturing, the viewfinders are equipped with special lenses (镜头) made by EnChroma that help people with red-green colorblindness distinguish between color degrees. Similar to binoculars (双筒望远镜), the viewfinders also enlarged whatever’s in view. In Virginia, the project started last summer at Natural Tunnel State Park, located near the far western tip of the state. Natural Tunnel State Park fixed a viewfinder at an overlook that offers a 360-degree view of the surrounding scenery. That first viewfinder was such a big hit that the state decided to bring them to the rest of Virginia’s state parks. Funding for the project came from donations made by visitors through the “Round-up for Parks” program. “The colorblind-friendly viewfinders aren’t the only way Virginia is making its parks more accessible. This summer, Natural Bridge State Park also began offering a free mobile app designed for people who are blind or visually damaged,” reports WFXR’s Thad Randasso. The app provides audio instructions in 26 languages to help users find direction in the park, and also provides real-time audio descriptions of the user’s surroundings. 8. What is the main purpose of the special viewfinders in Virginia’s parks? A. To improve the eyesight of the colorblind. B. To help colorblind people see colors better. C. To strengthen the security of the colorblind. D. To make the parks more attractive to the colorblind. 9. How do the viewfinders function properly? A. Through binoculars. B. By enlarging views. C. Through expert lenses D. By changing shades. 10. Why was Natural Tunnel State Park mentioned in Para 4? A. to show the success of the project B. to set an example for other parks C. to help raise the fund for the project D. to support the“Round-up for Parks” program. 11. What does the last paragraph focus on? A. The future development of Virginia’s parks. B. Another measure beneficial to the park visitors. C. The benefits of a project for blind people. D. More service offered in different parks. 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. A 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍弗吉尼亚州州立公园安装特殊观景器，帮助红绿色盲游客更好地分辨色彩，同时提及公园为残障游客提供的其他便利措施。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Crews have fixed special viewfinders at all 43 Virginia state parks so that more visitors can experience a world of vibrant colors. The viewfinders are designed for people with red-green colorblindness(工作人员在弗吉尼亚州所有43个州立公园都安装了特殊观景器，以便更多游客能体验到色彩鲜艳的世界。这些观景器是为红绿色盲患者设计的)”可知，特殊观景器的主要目的是帮助色盲患者更好地看见色彩。故选B项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“the viewfinders are equipped with special lenses (镜头) made by EnChroma that help people with red-green colorblindness distinguish between color degrees(这些观景器配备了EnChroma公司制造的特殊镜头，帮助红绿色盲患者区分色彩层次)”可知，观景器通过特殊镜头实现正常功能。故选C项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“In Virginia, the project started last summer at Natural Tunnel State Park, located near the far western tip of the state. Natural Tunnel State Park fixed a viewfinder at an overlook that offers a 360-degree view of the surrounding scenery. That first viewfinder was such a big hit that the state decided to bring them to the rest of Virginia’s state parks.(该项目于去年夏天在弗吉尼亚州最西端附近的自然隧道州立公园启动。自然隧道州立公园在一处观景台安装了一台观景器，这里可 360 度俯瞰周边景色。这台首台观景器大获成功，因此该州决定将其推广至弗吉尼亚州其他所有州立公园。)”可知，提及自然隧道州立公园是为了体现该项目的成功，进而说明推广的原因。故选A项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段中的““The colorblind-friendly viewfinders aren’t the only way Virginia is making its parks more accessible. This summer, Natural Bridge State Park also began offering a free mobile app designed for people who are blind or visually damaged,” reports WFXR’s Thad Randasso. The app provides audio instructions in 26 languages to help users find direction in the park, and also provides real-time audio descriptions of the user’s surroundings.(WFXR 电视台的萨德・兰达索报道称：“这款对色盲友好的观景器并非弗吉尼亚州让公园更易便捷使用的唯一举措。今年夏天，天然桥州立公园还开始提供一款免费移动应用程序，专为盲人或视力受损者设计。” 该应用程序提供 26 种语言的语音导航指引，帮助用户在公园内辨别方向，同时还能实时语音描述用户周边的环境。)”可知，该段重点介绍另一项为公园游客（盲人或视力受损者）提供便利的措施。故选B项。 D Modern cars are no longer just transport machines—they are essentially smartphones on wheels. For drivers, this brings convenience: automatic braking, GPS, entertainment, and more. Yet carmakers gain something even more valuable — data. Today’s vehicles constantly record weight, speed, routes, and even contacts when phones are connected. This raises a crucial question: who owns and controls this data, and how is it used? The answer remains unclear. Most owners unknowingly give up rights through fine-print sentences in purchase contracts (合同). Like smartphones, cars collect user data, but few drivers realize it. With phones, we trade privacy for convenience consciously; with cars, that trade occurs without awareness. What follows is equally concerning. Carmakers claim data boosts safety and performance, yet they can sell it to third parties like insurance companies. Driving behavior — speed, braking, seatbelt use — can all be monetized (获利). Unlike phones where you can turn off location data, there’s no option to quit for your car. Data also lets carmakers remind owners about repairs or maintenance. But this control gives them another edge — deciding who can access that information. For decades, drivers could choose any trusted mechanic. Now, data-driven cars may limit access to manufacturer (制造商) networks, putting independent repair shops, which are often cheaper and convenient, at a disadvantage. This reveals a new side of the privacy debate. We fear data being shared with strangers, but what about when it is withheld from those we trust? Imagine a doctor unable to access your medical records without paying a fee. Similarly, carmakers could charge independent repair shops for vehicle data. That expense will lead to vehicle owners’ paying higher repair prices just so that technicians can obtain the data. The solution is simple. The idea that drivers don’t control their own data flies in the face of what consumers want, as nearly 90% of consumers expect. While digital technology makes driving safer and smarter, the enormous value of vehicle data gives manufacturers little reason to release control. Policymakers must act to protect drivers’ rights and maintain their freedom. 12. According to paragraph 2, why do most car owners lose control of their data? A. They fail to turn off the location data of cars. B. They are required by government to accept the fine-print clauses about data rights. C. They willingly exchange privacy for modern convenience. D. They are unaware that their vehicles collect user information. 13. What does the phrase “is withheld from” in paragraph 4 most probably mean? A. is shared with B. is hidden from C. is analyzed by D. is returned to 14. How will car data control probably influence independent repair shops? A. They will no longer be trusted due to lack of data. B. They may have to pay additional cost to access data. C. They can win customers’ favor with lower repair prices. D. They need to provide medical records to prove reliability. 15. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To argue that carmakers should share repair data. B. To highlight privacy and control issues of car data. C. To explain modern car functions and driving experience. D. To demonstrate how carmakers profit from drivers’ data. 【答案】12. D 13. B 14. B 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章指出现代汽车收集大量用户数据，但车主往往不知情且失去控制权，可能被制造商用于盈利或限制独立维修。作者认为这引发隐私和控制权争议，呼吁政策干预以保护车主权益。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Most owners unknowingly give up rights through fine-print sentences in purchase contracts (合同). Like smartphones, cars collect user data, but few drivers realize it.(大多数车主在购买合同中通过细小的印刷字体不知不觉地放弃了权利。和智能手机一样，汽车也会收集用户数据，但很少有司机意识到这一点。)”可知，大多数车主之所以失去对自己数据的控制权，是因为他们没有意识到自己的车辆会收集用户信息。故选D项。 【13题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词所在句“We fear data being shared with strangers, but what about when it is withheld from those we trust?(我们担心数据会被泄露给陌生人，但倘若数据is withheld from不向我们信任的人透露，那又会怎样呢？)”可知，前后分句为转折关系，前半句说“担心数据被分享给陌生人”，后半句则对应表达“数据被隐瞒，不向我们信任的人透露”。故划线词意思是“被隐瞒”。故选B项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Similarly, carmakers could charge independent repair shops for vehicle data. That expense will lead to vehicle owners’ paying higher repair prices just so that technicians can obtain the data.(同样，汽车制造商可以向独立维修店收取车辆数据的费用。这笔费用会使车主不得不支付更高的维修费用，仅仅是为了让技术人员能够获取这些数据)”可知，汽车数据控制可能会对独立维修店产生影响，它们可能需要支付额外的费用来获取数据。故选B项。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“This raises a crucial question: who owns and controls this data, and how is it used?(这提出了一个关键问题：谁拥有和控制这些数据，以及如何使用这些数据？)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要讨论了汽车数据的隐私和控制问题，包括车主对数据的所有权和控制权、汽车制造商如何收集和使用数据，以及这些问题对独立维修店和车主的影响。因此，文章的主要目的是突出汽车数据的隐私和控制问题。故选B项。 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。 Flowers and plants are widely believed to improve air quality. ____16____ It found plants could clean the air in sealed environments, like space stations and that, in addition to absorbing carbon dioxide (CO₂ ), common houseplants can also remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other toxins (毒素) from the air: formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene, toluene, xylene and so on. They are all known to cause breathing issues and cancer. ____17____ A 2019 meta-analysis review found that, to achieve the same benefits as seen in some research studies, you would need 10-1,000 plants per square meter of floor space. This would mean having 680 plants in a 1,500 square foot home or office. While plants may not be the only solution to improving indoor air quality, they can still play a role as part of a broader strategy. ____18____ Additionally, studies have shown that being around nature and greenery can have positive effects on mental health and well-being, improving mood, reducing stress, and enhancing productivity. When it comes to the bedroom, some people worry that plants may cause CO₂ poisoning or exhaust oxygen levels at night. ____19____ While plants do release carbon dioxide through respiration (呼吸) at night, the amount they produce is minimal and far less than a sleeping human. So, while there is some doubt about the exact extent of their air-purifying capabilities, flowers and plants can indeed offer a range of benefits, from improved air quality to enhanced well-being, making them a welcome addition to any bedroom or living space. ____20____ A. This belief dates back to a 1989 NASA study. B. As a matter of fact, this is a common misconception. C. Plants can raise indoor water content to healthier levels. D. Home owners usually expect more happiness from nature. E. More and more studies find bedroom plants costly to maintain. F. However, plants’ air-purifying ability in large spaces is debatable. G. You just need to choose bedroom plants for your space and lifestyle. 【答案】16. A 17. F 18. C 19. B 20. G 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是花卉和植物对室内空气质量及人类健康的影响。 【16题详解】 前一句“Flowers and plants are widely believed to improve air quality. (人们普遍认为花草可以改善空气质量。)”指出人们普遍认为花卉和植物能够改善空气质量，A项“This belief dates back to a 1989 NASA study. (这种观点可以追溯到1989年美国宇航局的一项研究。)”中的“This belief”指的就是空前说的人们的普遍看法，是对人们的看法的说明，而且空后的“It”代指的是A项中的“study”，所以A项承上启下，符合语境，故选A。 【17题详解】 下文“A 2019 meta-analysis review found that, to achieve the same benefits as seen in some research studies, you would need 10-1,000 plants per square meter of floor space. (2019年的一项综合分析研究指出，若要达到某些研究中观察到的净化效果，每平方米地面需摆放10至1000株植物。)”提到2019年的研究指出“每平方米需10-1000株植物才能达到净化效果”，说明在大空间中植物的净化能力存疑。F项“However, plants’ air-purifying ability in large spaces is debatable. (然而，植物在大空间的空气净化能力是值得商榷的。)”与下文数据形成呼应，符合段落语境。故选F。 【18题详解】 上文“While plants may not be the only solution to improving indoor air quality, they can still play a role as part of a broader strategy. (尽管植物并非改善室内空气质量的唯一解决方案，但它们仍可作为综合策略的一部分发挥作用。)”提到植物是改善室内空气质量的“broader strategy (整体策略)”的一部分，下文“Additionally, studies have shown that being around nature and greenery can have positive effects on mental health and well-being, improving mood, reducing stress, and enhancing productivity. (此外，研究表明，亲近自然与绿植对心理健康和福祉具有积极影响，能改善情绪、缓解压力并提升工作效率。)”补充了植物对心理健康的益处。C项“Plants can raise indoor water content to healthier levels. (植物可以将室内含水量提高到更健康的水平。)”属于空气质量改善的另一个方面，与上下文形成并列补充，因此符合语境。故选C。 【19题详解】 前一句“When it comes to the bedroom, some people worry that plants may cause CO₂ poisoning or exhaust oxygen levels at night. (关于卧室环境，有人担心植物夜间会导致二氧化碳中毒或消耗氧气。)”提到人们担心卧室植物“夜间释放 CO₂导致中毒”，下文“While plants do release carbon dioxide through respiration (呼吸) at night, the amount they produce is minimal and far less than a sleeping human. (实际上，虽然植物夜间通过呼吸作用释放二氧化碳，但其排放量极微，远低于人类睡眠时的排放量。)”解释“植物释放的 CO₂量远低于人类”，说明该担忧是误解。B项“As a matter of fact, this is a common misconception. (事实上，这是一种常见的误解。)”承上启下，反驳上文错误观点，因此符合语境。故选B。 【20题详解】 空前“So, while there is some doubt about the exact extent of their air-purifying capabilities, flowers and plants can indeed offer a range of benefits, from improved air quality to enhanced well-being, making them a welcome addition to any bedroom or living space. (因此，尽管植物净化空气的具体效果尚存争议，但花卉和植物确实能带来多重益处——从改善空气质量到提升身心健康，使其成为卧室或起居空间的理想点缀。)”总结植物的多重益处，G项“You just need to choose bedroom plants for your space and lifestyle. (你只需要选择适合你的空间和生活方式的卧室植物。)”作为建议，呼应上文对植物适用性的讨论，使段落收尾更完整，因此符合语境。故选G。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Evelyn Donohue is a 65-year-old grandma. She only started to ___21___ seven years ago after having a ___22___ call. She’d been struggling with eating disorders and health issues, which ___23___ led her to getting surgery. After that experience, she knew that she needed to make a ___24___. Determined to turn her life around, Ms Donohue began to work out and follow a ___25___ lifestyle, before discovering a ___26___ for weightlifting. Since setting out on the journey, the ___27___ lover has not only managed to ___28___ an impressive set of muscles but also a huge following on social media. The well-liked grandma regularly posts workout content, explaining there’s no ___29___ others can’t look this good. She said it was all down to some key aspects. “Hold on: Consider failure as a ___30___ to success and never give up. Stick to your plan,” she said. “___31___ others: Lift others up on your journey. Success is sweeter when ___32___.” She previously explained that “you do not need to have an amazing body to exercise... the ___33___ is to feel good, not look good.” Ms Donohue used to be laughed at for being too old to work out, but she has proved the ___34___ wrong in the best possible way and has indeed become an ___35___ for many social media users. 21. A. write B. travel C. exercise D. recover 22. A. goodwill B. timeout C. long-distance D. wake-up 23. A. normally B. ultimately C. suddenly D. automatically 24. A. change B. fortune C. wish D. deal 25. A. risky B. traditional C. comfortable D. healthy 26. A. demand B. secret C. passion D. cure 27. A. peace B. fitness C. fun D. nature 28. A. grow B. control C. activate D. relax 29. A. need B. choice C. reason D. difference 30. A. green light B. road block C. passing mark D. stepping stone 31. A. Help B. Consult C. Follow D. Forgive 32. A. accepted B. shared C. expected D. celebrated 33. A. goal B. case C. duty D. cost 34. A. instructors B. admirers C. beginners D. doubters 35. A. authority B. excuse C. inspiration D. option 【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. D 26. C 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. B 33. A 34. D 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一位65岁的老奶奶坚持健身，积极健康改变自己的生活，消除网络质疑的故事。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：七年前，在接到一个警醒电话后，她才开始锻炼身体。A. write写作；B. travel旅行；C. exercise锻炼；D. recover康复。根据下文的“ Determined to turn her life around, Ms Donohue began to work out...”可知，此处指老奶奶开始锻炼身体。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：七年前，在接到一个警醒电话后，她才开始锻炼身体。A. goodwill善意、友好；B. timeout超时；C. long-distance长途；D. wake-up唤醒。结合语境，再根据后文“She’d been struggling with eating disorders and health issues”可推知，此处指这是一次“警醒”老奶奶的经历。故选D。 【23题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：她一直在与饮食失调和健康问题作斗争，最终导致她接受了手术。A. normally通常；B. ultimately最终；C. suddenly突然；D. automatically自动地。根据上文“She’d been struggling with eating disorders and health issues”以及下文“led her to getting surgery”可推知，此处指健康问题最终导致手术。故选B。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在那次经历之后，她知道她需要做出改变。A. change改变；B. fortune幸运；C. wish愿望；D. deal交易。根据上文“led her to getting surgery”及后文“turn her life around”可推知，此处指她经历过手术后领悟到了自己需要改变。故选A。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Donohue女士决心改变生活，开始锻炼身体并遵循健康的生活方式，之后她发现了对举重的热爱。A. risky有风险的；B. traditional传统的；C. comfortable舒适的；D. healthy健康的。根据上文“Ms Donohue began to work out”可推知，此处指她选择健康的生活方式。故选D。 26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Donohue女士决心改变生活，开始锻炼身体并遵循健康的生活方式，之后她发现了对举重的热爱。A. demand要求；B. secret秘密；C. passion激情，热情；D. cure疗法、药物。根据上文“Ms Donohue began to work out and follow a  5  lifestyle”以及下文的“for weightlifting”可推知，此处指她积极锻炼身体，对举重产生了热情，a passion for sth.意为“对某事充满热情”。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：自从踏上这段旅程以来，这位健身爱好者不仅产生了令人惊叹的肌肉，还在社交媒体上收获了庞大的粉丝群。A. peace和平；B. fitness健身；C. fun乐趣；D. nature自然。根据下文“workout content”可推知，此处指她是健身爱好者。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：自从踏上这段旅程以来，这位健身爱好者不仅产生了令人惊叹的肌肉，还在社交媒体上收获了庞大的粉丝群。A. grow形成，产生；B. control控制；C. activate激活；D. relax放松。根据下文“an impressive set of muscles”可推知，此处指她练出肌肉，即产生肌肉。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这位受人喜爱的奶奶定期发布健身内容，并解释说其他人没理由不能看起来这么好。A. need需要；B. choice选择；C. reason理由；D. difference差异。根据上文“no”以及下文“others can’t look this good”可推知，此处指她认为自己可以做到，没有理由别人不能做到。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查名词短语辨析。句意：坚持下去：把失败当作通往成功的垫脚石，永不放弃。A. green light绿灯；B. road block路障；C. passing mark通过标志；D. stepping stone踏脚石。结合语境，再根据上文“The well-liked grandma regularly posts workout content, explaining there’s no   9   others can’t look this good.”和“failure as a”以及下文“to success”可推知，此处指失败是成功的垫脚石。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：帮助他人：在你的旅程中激励他人。A. Help帮助；B. Consult咨询；C. Follow遵循；D. Forgive原谅。根据下文“Lift others up”可推知，此处指她提倡帮助他人。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：分享成功更甜蜜。A. accepted接受；B. shared共享；C. expected期待；D. celebrated庆祝。根据上文“The well-liked grandma regularly posts workout content, explaining there’s no ___9___ others can’t look this good.”可知，这位受人喜爱的奶奶定期发布健身内容，并解释说其他人没理由不能看起来这么好，由此可知，此处指的是成功在分享时更甜蜜。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她此前曾解释道：“你无需拥有完美身材才能锻炼……锻炼的目标是让自己感觉良好，而非看起来好看。”A. goal目标；B. case案例；C. duty责任；D. cost成本。根据上文“you do not need to have an amazing body to exercise”以及下文“is to feel good, not look good.”可推知，此处指运动的目标是感觉良好。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Donohue女士曾因年纪太大不适合锻炼而遭人嘲笑，但她以最好的方式证明了怀疑者的错误，确实成为了许多社交媒体用户的灵感来源。A. instructors讲师；B. admirers爱慕者；C. beginners初学者；D. doubters持怀疑态度的人。根据上文“Ms Donohue used to be laughed at for being too old to work out, but she has proved the”以及下文“wrong in the best possible way”可推知，此处指Donohue女士用自己的方式证明怀疑者错了。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Donohue女士曾因年纪太大不适合锻炼而遭人嘲笑，但她以最好的方式证明了怀疑者的错误，确实成为了许多社交媒体用户的灵感来源。A. authority权威；B. excuse借口；C. inspiration灵感；D. option选项。根据语境以及下文“for many social media users”可知，一位65岁的老奶奶坚持健身，积极健康改变自己的生活，这对其他人来说就是励志的典范，由此可知，此处指她成为许多社交媒体用户的灵感来源。故选C。 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。 More than 200 types of delicacies from Fujian province are making mouths water not only in China but across the world. Two of the most popular ____36____ (delight) from Shaxian county, Sanming city, are wontons filled with juicy meat in a sizzling soup, along with noodles boiled in bone soup ____37____ (serve) with peanut butter. Twenty years ago, Luo Guangcan, 59, from Xiaomao township in the county, ____38____ (work) in a local shoe factory to make a living. Now, he earns ____39____ (considerable) more by operating five restaurants serving Shaxian delicacies in different cities. More than 60,000 people — mostly farmers — from Shaxian county have run Shaxian Snacks restaurants across China since the 1980s, ____40____ locals traveled far to set up family-run outlets. As the number of college students, migrant workers and traders in urban areas rose in the early stages of reform and opening-up, the delicacies were welcomed for their flavors and ____41____ (afford) prices. There are now more than 88,000 restaurants serving Shaxian delicacies nationwide, ____42____ a total turnover (营业额) of over 50 billion yuan annually. ____43____ (provide) foodies with quality snacks at competitive prices, the Shaxian delicacies business has become ____44____ local backbone industry. Since mid-2018, Shaxian Snacks restaurants, with their iconic Pac-Man-like logos, ____45____ (establish) in 62 countries and regions, including the United States, Japan, Australia, France and Portugal. 【答案】36. delights 37. served 38. worked 39. considerably 40. when 41. affordable 42. with 43. Providing 44. a 45. have been established 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了福建沙县小吃在全球的受欢迎程度及其发展情况。 【36题详解】 考查名词。句意：来自三明市沙县最受欢迎的两道美食是：汤汁鲜美的馄饨，以及配有花生酱的骨汤面条。本空作主语，根据空前的two可知，本空应用名词复数形式delights“美食”。故填delights。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意同上。本句谓语为are，此处为非谓语动词，作noodles的后置定语，noodles与serve“端上”之间是被动关系，应用过去分词。故填served。 【38题详解】 考查时态。句意：20年前，来自该县小茅镇的59岁的罗光灿在当地一家鞋厂工作谋生。根据时间状语Twenty years ago可知，本句描述过去发生的事情，时态用一般过去时，谓语用过去式worked。故填worked。 【39题详解】 考查副词。句意：现在，他在不同的城市经营着五家沙县美食餐厅，收入要多得多。此处修饰比较级形容词more，用副词considerably“相当大地”，作状语。故填considerably。 【40题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：自20世纪80年代以来，来自沙县的6万多人——其中大部分是农民——在中国各地开设了沙县小吃店，当时当地人远赴他乡开设家庭经营的分店。本空引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词the 1980s，关系词代替先行词在从句中作时间状语，应用关系副词when引导。故填when。 【41题详解】 考查形容词。句意：在改革开放初期，随着城市地区大学生、农民工和商人的数量增加，这些美食因其风味和实惠的价格而受到欢迎。本空修饰名词prices，应用形容词affordable“负担得起的”，作定语。故填affordable。 【42题详解】 考查介词。句意：目前，全国有8.8万多家餐厅供应沙县美食，年营业额总计超过500亿元。本空表示“有”，应用介词with。故填with。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：沙县美食以有竞争力的价格为美食家提供优质小吃，已成为一个当地的支柱产业。本句谓语为has become，此处为非谓语动词，作状语，the Shaxian delicacies business与provide“提供”之间是主动关系，应用现在分词，且本空位于句首，首字母应大写。故填Providing。 44题详解】 考查冠词。句意同上。表示泛指“一个当地的支柱产业”，且local发音以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a。故填a。 【45题详解】 考查时态和语态。句意：自2018年年中以来，带有标志性吃豆人标志的沙县小吃店已在美国、日本、澳大利亚、法国和葡萄牙等62个国家和地区开设。根据时间状语Since mid-2018可知，时态应用现在完成时，且主语Shaxian Snacks restaurants与establish“建立”之间是被动关系，应用现在完成时的被动语态，主语是复数，助动词用have。故填have been established。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分20分) 46. 假定你是李华，学校将于12月25日下午在嘉祥文化艺术中心(Jiaxiang Culture and Art Center)举行艺术节。请写封邮件邀请你的英国外教Allen参加，内容包括： 1.时间地点； 2.活动安排； 3.欢迎他表演节目。 注意： 1.词数80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Allen, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Allen, Hope you’re well! I’m writing to invite you to our school art festival. It will be held at Jiaxiang Culture and Art Center on the afternoon of December 25. There will be various wonderful performances, such as singing, dancing and drama shows by students. We also prepare interactive sessions like handicraft making. We’d be delighted if you could join us. And it would be a great honor if you’re willing to give a performance — your show will surely make the festival more fantastic! Looking forward to your reply. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给英国外教Allen写封邮件，邀请他参加学校将于12月25日下午在嘉祥文化艺术中心举行的艺术节。 【详解】1.词汇积累 邀请：invite → send an invitation to 各种各样的：various → a variety of 精彩的：wonderful → tremendous 一定：surely → definitely 2.句式拓展 合并句子 原句：I’m writing to invite you to our school art festival. It will be held at Jiaxiang Culture and Art Center on the afternoon of December 25. 拓展句：I’m writing to invite you to our school art festival, which will be held at Jiaxiang Culture and Art Center on the afternoon of December 25. 【点睛】【高分句型1】We’d be delighted if you could join us. (运用了if引导的条件状语从句) 【高分句型2】And it would be a great honor if you’re willing to give a performance—your show will surely make the festival more fantastic! (运用了if引导的条件状语从句) 第二节(满分20分) 47. 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。 It was our first winter in Chicago. Just as the animals were hibernating (冬眠), it seemed that so were our new neighbors. As newcomers, we felt alone. Then something happened. It all began with a simple request from our eight-year-old daughter. “Mommy, let's put up a Christmas tree at home. ” At first, we didn't pay too much attention to this request, for we had never put up a Christmas tree. But my daughter's repeated request made us go ahead with this first step: loaded with layers of clothing to fight the unfamiliar cold, we tasked ourselves with finding a tree for our daughter. When we finally selected our tree, we realized we didn't have a car big enough to get it home. Of course, we had not considered that. It was our first time. We had no choice but to carry it home. We had walked only a few steps when a gentleman in our neighborhood stopped his truck and offered us a ride home. Our first friend. The Christmas tree was propped up (支起) in our living area but it was too dark. We needed Christmas lights! So, the next evening, we went to a store and asked for lights. The storekeeper, who, after getting over the surprise of our seemingly silly questions, explained to us that we needed multi-colored lights. Thanking the kind soul, we left with our lights and his warmth. Our second friend. That night, we carefully wound the lights around the tree and excitedly held our breaths for the beauty of the first glow. Still, it looked like something was missing: small ornaments (装 饰) . Where would we get them? One lady across the street had a breathtaking tree carefully placed in a window for all to see. Every night, I stood behind the curtain, spending unnatural amounts of time studying the bells and whistles in her tree. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 One evening, seeing the lady clearing snow off her sidewalk, I made a decision. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】I walked over and offered to help. As we worked, I mentioned our Christmas tree and how much I admired her ornaments. She smiled warmly and invited me into her home. To my surprise, she had a box filled with extra ornaments that she no longer used. She handed it to me with a kind smile, saying, "Here, take these. I hope they'll make your tree just as beautiful as mine." With tears in my eyes, I thanked her profusely. That evening, our tree was finally complete, and it was truly a sight to behold. Our third friend had helped us create a Christmas we would never forget. 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了作者一家在芝加哥度过的第一个冬天的故事。八岁的女儿希望家里有棵圣诞树，于是他们尝试装饰。尽管遇到了困难，如没有大车运树和缺少装饰品，但他们得到了邻居的帮助，不仅运回了树，还得到了美丽的装饰品。通过这个过程，他们不仅感受到了节日的温暖，也结交了新朋友，找到了归属感。 【详解】1. 段落续写：根据首句内容“一天晚上，看到那位女士正在清理人行道上的积雪，我做出了一个决定。”可知，这段应该描述作者主动帮助女士并请教如何装饰圣诞树的过程。 2. 续写线索：提供帮助——聊装饰———得到帮助——完成装饰——感谢 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①递：hand/pass/send ②提供帮助：offer to help/give a hand to her/do her a favour 情绪类 ①惊讶：to my surprise/surprisingly/to my amazement ②感谢：thank her profusely/be grateful/show my gratitude ③欣赏：admire/appreciate/enjoy 【点睛】【高分句型1】As we worked, I mentioned our Christmas tree and how much I admired her ornaments.（由as引导的时间状语从句） 【高分句型2】To my surprise, she had a box filled with extra ornaments that she no longer used.（由关系代词that引导的限制性定语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2024级高二上期12月月考英语 本卷共8页，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 注意事项： 1.答题前，务必将自己的姓名、考籍号填写在答题卡规定的位置上。 2.答选择题时，必须使用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。 3.答非选择题时，必须使用0.5毫米黑色签字笔，将答案书写在答题卡规定的位置上。 4.所有题目必须在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上答题无效。 5.考试结束后，只将答题卡交回。 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。每段对话读两遍。 1. How will the speakers probably get to the lab? A. By bus. B. By bike. C. By subway. 2. How does the woman find the rule now? A. Strict. B. Unfair. C. Helpful. 3. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Data analysis. B. Digital receipt. C. Smart shopping. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a library. B. In a gallery. C. At an airport. 5. What are the speakers probably working on? A. A book fair. B. A recycling campaign. C. A poster contest. 第二节(共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What was the trouble with the man? A. He was tricked. B. His car broke down. C. He got caught in the rain. 7. What is the woman doing? A. Offering advice. B. Expressing regret. C. Making complaints. 听第7段材料，回答第8-10题。 8. What does the woman think of the concert? A. Moving. B. Amazing. C. Deafening. 9 What impressed the woman at the concert? A. The stage setting. B The guitar performance C. The audience engagement. 10. What do we know about the man? A. He missed the concert. B. He dislikes rock music. C. He couldn’t afford the ticket. 听第8段材料，回答第11-13题。 11. What is the club mainly about? A. Playing action-movie heroes. B. Climbing towering mountains. C. Running and jumping over barriers. 12. What concern does the woman express? A. Possible injuries. B. Equipment shortage. C. High membership fees. 13. How does the man ensure safety during training? A. By reducing training hours. B. By wearing safety equipment. C. By seeking professional guidance. 听第9段材料，回答第14-17题。 14. What problem does the woman have? A. The order is delayed. B. The app doesn’t work. C. The food has gone bad. 15. What causes the problem? A. The lift is busy. B. The driver is lost. C. The fridge is dead. 16. How does the man try to solve the problem? A. Report the app. B. Call the delivery rider. C. Get the food downstairs. 17. What does the man mean at last? A. Change to another store. B. Tip extra for fast delivery. C. Place an order earlier next time. 听第10段材料，回答第18-20题。 18. What happened on Black Friday? A. The man overslept. B. The website was down. C. The phone was sold out. 19. What did the man do at last? A. He booked a phone online. B. He had his phone repaired. C. He exchanged his old phone for new. 20. What did the speaker learn from his experience? A. Cherish what you have. B. Be cautious of cheap traps. C. Keep up with the latest trends. 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15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 Organised by Lam Tin Youth Centre and Kwun Tong High School Date:2 February 2013 Time:10 am - 5 pm Place: Kwun Tong Playground Fee: $20 (buy three get one free) Programmes: drama, lion dance, magic show and ballet performance Highlights: 1) enter the lucky draw to win a digital camera 2) learn to make festival food Note: * Tickets are available at the General Office of Lam Tin Youth Centre. * For those who would like to be a volunteer, please contact Miss Olivia Wong one week before the activity. 1. What is going to take place on 2 February, 2013? A. A small party for close friends to have fun. B. A gathering to welcome a Chinese new year. C. A big event to raise money for a youth centre. D. A meeting of Kwun Tong High School students. 2. How much do you have to pay in total if six of you go together? A. $120. B. $100. C. $80. D. $60. 3. What is the main purpose of this poster? A. To encourage students to volunteer for a community event. B. To raise funds for Lam Tin Youth Centre and Kwun Tong High School. C. To introduce a series of cultural activities celebrating the Chinese New Year. D. To advertise a paid entertainment event with various performances and activities. I have always been passionate about art, but with children to feed and educate, pursuing it seemed impossible. At 83, I finally registered for art school. Born in 1933, I led a life marked by family struggles but also resilience (适应力). I studied mechanical engineering and later management, becoming an associate professor at business school, where I now hold emeritus (荣誉退休的) status. About ten years ago, after my wife fell ill with Alzheimer’s and required care, I turned to painting. Determined to take this new path seriously, I applied to an art programme in Barcelona, insisting on painting despite advice to study art history. Balancing my studies with work, it took me seven years to complete the four-year course, graduating last year at the age of 90. Returning to school was a challenge; everything had changed since my earlier education. Most of my classmates were in their 20s, but they welcomed me warmly, often seeking my advice due to my life experience. I encountered some resistance from a couple of teachers early on, but I kept going. The first two years focused on flowers, still lifes, and landscapes, before we explored abstraction, which I enjoy most. I believe that talent comes from hard work; sometimes I feel stuck, but I push through. My artistic influences include Spanish painters like Francisco de Zurbarán and Joaquín Sorolla, and while I appreciate beauty, I value goodness and truth even more. I create abstract landscapes from memory expressing my emotions through colour. I paint primarily on weekends and during holidays. While I don’t plan to exhibit extensively, my work was displayed in a small village for six months, though it received little attention. After a lifetime in engineering and education, I may not fully identify as an artist, but I now have the recognition that supports my journey into art. 4. Why did the author decide to pursue art at 83? A. To find cures for Alzheimer’s. B. To change his career path. C. To pursue his passion for art. D. To support his big family. 5. How did the author’s classmates react to him? A. They enjoyed his company. B. They tended to ignore him. C. They inspired him to go on. D. They resisted his presence. 6. Which best describes the author’s art journey? A. Eventful. B. Romantic. C. Casual. D. Challenging. 7. What would be a suitable title for the text? A. The Struggle of Old Artists. B. From Engineering to Art. C. The Value of Art Education. D. A Lifetime of Art Pursuit. About 300 to 350 million people worldwide are affected by colorblindness, a condition that makes it difficult to separate between certain color degrees. In nature, this means flowers, insects and animals may appear to be less vibrant (鲜艳的). Virginia wants to change that. Crews have fixed special viewfinders at all 43 Virginia state parks so that more visitors can experience a world of vibrant colors. The viewfinders are designed for people with red-green colorblindness, which is the most common form of the condition. Subtypes of red-green colorblindness exist, but they all affect how people notice shades with reds and greens in them. Created by SeeCoast Manufacturing, the viewfinders are equipped with special lenses (镜头) made by EnChroma that help people with red-green colorblindness distinguish between color degrees. Similar to binoculars (双筒望远镜), the viewfinders also enlarged whatever’s in view. In Virginia, the project started last summer at Natural Tunnel State Park, located near the far western tip of the state. Natural Tunnel State Park fixed a viewfinder at an overlook that offers a 360-degree view of the surrounding scenery. That first viewfinder was such a big hit that the state decided to bring them to the rest of Virginia’s state parks. Funding for the project came from donations made by visitors through the “Round-up for Parks” program. “The colorblind-friendly viewfinders aren’t the only way Virginia is making its parks more accessible. This summer, Natural Bridge State Park also began offering a free mobile app designed for people who are blind or visually damaged,” reports WFXR’s Thad Randasso. The app provides audio instructions in 26 languages to help users find direction in the park, and also provides real-time audio descriptions of the user’s surroundings. 8. What is the main purpose of the special viewfinders in Virginia’s parks? A. To improve the eyesight of the colorblind. B. To help colorblind people see colors better. C. To strengthen the security of the colorblind. D. To make the parks more attractive to the colorblind. 9. How do the viewfinders function properly? A. Through binoculars. B. By enlarging views. C. Through expert lenses D. By changing shades. 10. Why was Natural Tunnel State Park mentioned in Para 4? A. to show the success of the project B. to set an example for other parks C. to help raise the fund for the project D. to support the“Round-up for Parks” program. 11. What does the last paragraph focus on? A. The future development of Virginia’s parks. B. Another measure beneficial to the park visitors. C. The benefits of a project for blind people. D. More service offered in different parks. D Modern cars are no longer just transport machines—they are essentially smartphones on wheels. For drivers, this brings convenience: automatic braking, GPS, entertainment, and more. Yet carmakers gain something even more valuable — data. Today’s vehicles constantly record weight, speed, routes, and even contacts when phones are connected. This raises a crucial question: who owns and controls this data, and how is it used? The answer remains unclear. Most owners unknowingly give up rights through fine-print sentences in purchase contracts (合同). Like smartphones, cars collect user data, but few drivers realize it. With phones, we trade privacy for convenience consciously; with cars, that trade occurs without awareness. What follows is equally concerning. Carmakers claim data boosts safety and performance, yet they can sell it to third parties like insurance companies. Driving behavior — speed, braking, seatbelt use — can all be monetized (获利). Unlike phones where you can turn off location data, there’s no option to quit for your car. Data also lets carmakers remind owners about repairs or maintenance. But this control gives them another edge — deciding who can access that information. For decades, drivers could choose any trusted mechanic. Now, data-driven cars may limit access to manufacturer (制造商) networks, putting independent repair shops, which are often cheaper and convenient, at a disadvantage. This reveals a new side of the privacy debate. We fear data being shared with strangers, but what about when it is withheld from those we trust? Imagine a doctor unable to access your medical records without paying a fee. Similarly, carmakers could charge independent repair shops for vehicle data. That expense will lead to vehicle owners’ paying higher repair prices just so that technicians can obtain the data. The solution is simple. The idea that drivers don’t control their own data flies in the face of what consumers want, as nearly 90% of consumers expect. While digital technology makes driving safer and smarter, the enormous value of vehicle data gives manufacturers little reason to release control. Policymakers must act to protect drivers’ rights and maintain their freedom. 12. According to paragraph 2, why do most car owners lose control of their data? A. They fail to turn off the location data of cars. B. They are required by government to accept the fine-print clauses about data rights. C. They willingly exchange privacy for modern convenience. D. They are unaware that their vehicles collect user information. 13. What does the phrase “is withheld from” in paragraph 4 most probably mean? A. is shared with B. is hidden from C. is analyzed by D. is returned to 14. How will car data control probably influence independent repair shops? A. They will no longer be trusted due to lack of data. B. They may have to pay additional cost to access data. C. They can win customers’ favor with lower repair prices. D They need to provide medical records to prove reliability. 15. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To argue that carmakers should share repair data. B. To highlight privacy and control issues of car data. C. To explain modern car functions and driving experience. D. To demonstrate how carmakers profit from drivers’ data. 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。 Flowers and plants are widely believed to improve air quality. ____16____ It found plants could clean the air in sealed environments, like space stations and that, in addition to absorbing carbon dioxide (CO₂ ), common houseplants can also remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other toxins (毒素) from the air: formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene, toluene, xylene and so on. They are all known to cause breathing issues and cancer. ____17____ A 2019 meta-analysis review found that, to achieve the same benefits as seen in some research studies, you would need 10-1,000 plants per square meter of floor space. This would mean having 680 plants in a 1,500 square foot home or office. While plants may not be the only solution to improving indoor air quality, they can still play a role as part of a broader strategy. ____18____ Additionally, studies have shown that being around nature and greenery can have positive effects on mental health and well-being, improving mood, reducing stress, and enhancing productivity. When it comes to the bedroom, some people worry that plants may cause CO₂ poisoning or exhaust oxygen levels at night. ____19____ While plants do release carbon dioxide through respiration (呼吸) at night, the amount they produce is minimal and far less than a sleeping human. So, while there is some doubt about the exact extent of their air-purifying capabilities, flowers and plants can indeed offer a range of benefits, from improved air quality to enhanced well-being, making them a welcome addition to any bedroom or living space. ____20____ A. This belief dates back to a 1989 NASA study. B. As a matter of fact, this is a common misconception. C. Plants can raise indoor water content to healthier levels. D. Home owners usually expect more happiness from nature. E. More and more studies find bedroom plants costly to maintain. F. However, plants’ air-purifying ability in large spaces is debatable. G. You just need to choose bedroom plants for your space and lifestyle. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Evelyn Donohue is a 65-year-old grandma. She only started to ___21___ seven years ago after having a ___22___ call. She’d been struggling with eating disorders and health issues, which ___23___ led her to getting surgery. After that experience, she knew that she needed to make a ___24___. Determined to turn her life around, Ms Donohue began to work out and follow a ___25___ lifestyle, before discovering a ___26___ for weightlifting. Since setting out on the journey, the ___27___ lover has not only managed to ___28___ an impressive set of muscles but also a huge following on social media. The well-liked grandma regularly posts workout content explaining there’s no ___29___ others can’t look this good. She said it was all down to some key aspects. “Hold on: Consider failure as a ___30___ to success and never give up. Stick to your plan,” she said. “___31___ others: Lift others up on your journey. Success is sweeter when ___32___.” She previously explained that “you do not need to have an amazing body to exercise... the ___33___ is to feel good, not look good.” Ms Donohue used to be laughed at for being too old to work out, but she has proved the ___34___ wrong in the best possible way and has indeed become an ___35___ for many social media users. 21. A. write B. travel C. exercise D. recover 22. A. goodwill B. timeout C. long-distance D. wake-up 23. A. normally B. ultimately C. suddenly D. automatically 24. A. change B. fortune C. wish D. deal 25. A. risky B. traditional C. comfortable D. healthy 26. A. demand B. secret C. passion D. cure 27. A. peace B. fitness C. fun D. nature 28. A. grow B. control C. activate D. relax 29. A. need B. choice C. reason D. difference 30. A. green light B. road block C. passing mark D. stepping stone 31. A. Help B. Consult C. Follow D. Forgive 32. A. accepted B. shared C. expected D. celebrated 33. A. goal B. case C. duty D. cost 34. A. instructors B. admirers C. beginners D. doubters 35. A. authority B. excuse C. inspiration D. option 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。 More than 200 types of delicacies from Fujian province are making mouths water not only in China but across the world. Two of the most popular ____36____ (delight) from Shaxian county, Sanming city, are wontons filled with juicy meat in a sizzling soup, along with noodles boiled in bone soup ____37____ (serve) with peanut butter. Twenty years ago, Luo Guangcan, 59, from Xiaomao township in the county, ____38____ (work) in a local shoe factory to make a living. Now, he earns ____39____ (considerable) more by operating five restaurants serving Shaxian delicacies in different cities. More than 60,000 people — mostly farmers — from Shaxian county have run Shaxian Snacks restaurants across China since the 1980s, ____40____ locals traveled far to set up family-run outlets. As the number of college students, migrant workers and traders in urban areas rose in the early stages of reform and opening-up, the delicacies were welcomed for their flavors and ____41____ (afford) prices. There are now more than 88,000 restaurants serving Shaxian delicacies nationwide, ____42____ a total turnover (营业额) of over 50 billion yuan annually. ____43____ (provide) foodies with quality snacks at competitive prices, the Shaxian delicacies business has become ____44____ local backbone industry. Since mid-2018, Shaxian Snacks restaurants, with their iconic Pac-Man-like logos, ____45____ (establish) in 62 countries and regions, including the United States, Japan, Australia, France and Portugal. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分20分) 46. 假定你是李华，学校将于12月25日下午在嘉祥文化艺术中心(Jiaxiang Culture and Art Center)举行艺术节。请写封邮件邀请你的英国外教Allen参加，内容包括： 1.时间地点； 2.活动安排； 3.欢迎他表演节目。 注意： 1.词数80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Allen, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes, Li Hua 第二节(满分20分) 47. 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。 It was our first winter in Chicago. Just as the animals were hibernating (冬眠), it seemed that so were our new neighbors. As newcomers, we felt alone. Then something happened. It all began with a simple request from our eight-year-old daughter. “Mommy, let's put up a Christmas tree at home. ” At first, we didn't pay too much attention to this request, for we had never put up a Christmas tree. But my daughter's repeated request made us go ahead with this first step: loaded with layers of clothing to fight the unfamiliar cold, we tasked ourselves with finding a tree for our daughter. When we finally selected our tree, we realized we didn't have a car big enough to get it home. Of course, we had not considered that. It was our first time. We had no choice but to carry it home. We had walked only a few steps when a gentleman in our neighborhood stopped his truck and offered us a ride home. Our first friend. The Christmas tree was propped up (支起) in our living area but it was too dark. We needed Christmas lights! So, the next evening, we went to a store and asked for lights. The storekeeper, who, after getting over the surprise of our seemingly silly questions, explained to us that we needed multi-colored lights. Thanking the kind soul, we left with our lights and his warmth. Our second friend. That night, we carefully wound the lights around the tree and excitedly held our breaths for the beauty of the first glow. Still, it looked like something was missing: small ornaments (装 饰) . Where would we get them? One lady across the street had a breathtaking tree carefully placed in a window for all to see. Every night, I stood behind the curtain, spending unnatural amounts of time studying the bells and whistles in her tree. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 One evening, seeing the lady clearing snow off her sidewalk, I made a decision. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $