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德阳五中高2024级期末模拟考试 英语试题 试题说明： 1. 本试题满分150分，答题时间120分钟。 2. 请将答案填写在答题卡上，考试结束后只交答题卡。 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Doctor and patient. B. Husband and wife. C. Parent and child. 2. What is the weather like now? A. Rainy. B. Snowy. C. Sunny. 3. What is John doing now? A. Playing football. B. Watching TV. C. Doing revision. 4. When will the next bus leave? A. At 9: 30. B. At 9: 35. C. At 10: 00. 5. Where does the woman plan to take her holiday this year? A. In Canada. B. In Turkey. C. In Italy. 第二节 (共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Why is the blouse so expensive? A. It’s made of cotton. B. It’s made of silk. C. It is from a famous brand. 7. How much will the woman pay in total? A. 150 dollars. B. 240 dollars. C. 300 dollars. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What is the man planning to buy? A. A garden. B. A house. C. A farm. 9. What do we know about the house? A. It is large. B. It needs fixing. C. It has one bedroom. 10. What does the man suggest growing? A. Corn. B. Rice. C. Potatoes. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. When did the man begin his first horse riding lesson? A. Yesterday. B. Last week. C. A month ago. 12. What did the man think of his first horse riding lesson? A. Boring. B. Difficult. C. Interesting. 13. What did the woman say about her teacher? A. She was a good teacher. B. She was an excellent rider. C. She was a humorous person. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. Why does the woman go to England today? A. To visit a friend. B. To go shopping. C. To do business. 15. What kind of tickets will the woman buy? A. Single ones. B. First-class ones. C. Weekly return ones. 16. When will the return flight leave? A. At 8: 15 a. m. B. At 6: 50 p. m. C. At 9: 30 p. m. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. How long will it take to get to the museum? A. About 20 minutes. B. About 30 minutes. C. About 50 minutes. 18. What is special about the trip for the students? A. They can pick up ancient pots to study. B. They can take old rings out of the glass case. C. They’ll take a related test when back at school. 19. How do the students find information in the Technology Center? A. By using iPads. B. By using computers. C. By asking Jane Witton. 20. What does the speaker want the students to do after the trip? A. Make postcards B. Draw posters. C. Give reports. 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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。 A Art Contest — Technology &You! Technology is everywhere these days. Automation has pioneered innovation. Your phone is probably in your pocket or your hands at all times, and now it’s easier than ever to communicate with anyone in the world. What are your thoughts on technology, social media or your phone? Do you feel excitement every time you get a notification message, or do you feel tied down by these digital “chains”? However you feel, we want you to put that into artwork-paintings, digital art or photography. One winner and several honorable mentions will be featured in the December 2024 magazine, and the winner will receive a $25 gift card! You may even see your art work in future issues of Teen Ink magazine. Deadline: Nov. 1, 2024 Details and requirements: Entrants must have a Teen Ink account and be aged 13～19. Inappropriate content will not be accepted. Submissions must relate to the topic (technology). Entries must be a piece of artwork created by the entrants themselves. Entrants can submit as many pieces of art as they wish. How to submit: Entries can be submitted through the Teen Ink website. All entries submitted will be reviewed and considered for the contest. See our submission guidelines for more information. Make sure to submit your art work to the appropriate art category(technology) on Teen Ink. You can do this by using the “additional tags (标签)” field in your submission form. 1. What is the main theme of the art contest? A. The development of technology. B. The application of technology. C. Innovations of technology. D. Viewpoints on technology. 2. What is one of the requirements for submitting artwork to the contest? A. Submit original artwork. B. Submit artwork with a unique tag. C. Submit different types of artwork. D. Submit only one piece of artwork. 3. What is Teen Ink? A. A library. B. A magazine. C. An art school. D. An art museum. 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章是一篇关于“科技与你”艺术比赛的征文通知。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“What are your thoughts on technology, social media or your phone? Do you feel excitement every time you get a notification message, or do you feel tied down by these digital “chains”?(你对科技、社交媒体和手机有什么看法?每次收到通知信息时，你会感到兴奋吗?还是觉得自己被这些数字“链条”束缚住了?)”和第二段中“However you feel, we want you to put that into artwork-paintings, digital art or photography.(无论你的感受如何，我们都希望你把它融入艺术作品——绘画、数字艺术或摄影)”可知，这次艺术比赛的主题是人们对科技的看法。故选D项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Details and requirements部分中“Entries must be a piece of artwork created by the entrants themselves. (参赛作品必须是参赛者自己创作的作品)”可知，提交原创作品对参赛作品的要求之一。故选A项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“You may even see your art work in future issues of Teen Ink magazine.(你甚至可以在未来的Teen Ink杂志上看到你的艺术作品)”可知，Teen Ink是杂志。故选B项。 B Last summer at a bookstore, my son Henry was fascinated by the cover of the first novel from Peter Brown’s middle-grade trilogy (三部曲). He then finished it in just two days. “Dad, why did The Wild Robot have to be so sad?” He tearfully asked me. The story is set on a remote island, where a robot named Roz learns to survive and communicate with the island’s creatures, and becomes part of the community. For my son, it was the first book he discovered on his own; the first to impact him with the mix of tragedy (悲剧) and joy. When I finished the book, I knew why Henry loved it. In our book club discussion, he described how Brown’s pictures and words had made the story feel real. When talking about its final scenes, where Roz leaves to find repairs for her injured body, Henry cried again. His previous reading experiences had cheerful, “happily-ever-after” endings, but this book introduced him to the beauty of complex emotions. I tried to explain how sadness can enhance the meaning of happy moments, but failed to fully convince him. Once our discussion ended, Henry requested to buy The Wild Robot Escapes and instantly fell in love with it. He read the first two books repeatedly, so you can imagine his excitement when we finally got a copy of The Wild Robot Protects. We both agree it is worth the wait. Roz leaves the island again to stop an underwater threat: “the poison tide.” Brown expertly balances between breathtaking adventure and unsettling ideas- not just happiness and sadness, but also, given the climate-change undercurrents, hope and despair. And, here’s something special about Roz: her physical clumsiness and confusion about life, conveyed through her expressive eyes and downturned mouth. Her story reflects the challenges of surviving in a strange place, much like a child’s journey. Readers love Roz. They learn from her. Even better, they learn alongside her. Roz gave Henry the power to push through the first book’s sad parts, getting him ready to appreciate that, sometimes, sadness isn’t a bad thing to feel. 4. What drove the author to read The Wild Robot? A. Its tragic ending. B. Henry’s tearful recommendation. C. Its attractive cover. D. Henry’s emotional response to it. 5. What is one theme of The Wild Robol Protects? A. Family and community. B. Concerns of global issues. C. Exploration of the ocean. D. Man-robot relationship. 6. What makes Roz in the trilogy special? A. Her childlike expressions. B. Her robotic power. C Her struggling experiences. D. Her adventurous spirit. 7. Which message does this text seem to communicate? A. Misfortune inspires great literary works. B. Robot stories work like magic on children. C. Book discussions help kids survive tragedies. D. Reading literature facilitates personal growth. 【答案】4. D 5. B 6. C 7. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的儿子阅读了《荒岛机器人》后，被故事内容所打动。于是作者也阅读了这本书，并感悟到悲伤如何能增强快乐时刻的意义以及悲伤也可以让人成长。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段““Dad, why did The Wild Robot have to be so sad?” He tearfully asked me.(“爸爸，为什么《荒岛机器人》读起来这么悲伤？”他含泪问我)”以及第三段“When I finished the book, I knew why Henry loved it.(当我读完这本书的时候，我知道亨利为什么喜欢它了)”可知，亨利对此的情绪反应促使作者阅读《野机器人》。故选D。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Brown expertly balances between breathtaking adventure and unsettling ideas- not just happiness and sadness, but also, given the climate-change undercurrents, hope and despair. (布朗熟练地在惊险的冒险和令人不安的想法之间取得平衡——不仅是快乐和悲伤，而且考虑到气候变化的暗流，还有希望和绝望。)”可知，《荒岛机器人》的主题是对全球问题的关注。故选B。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Her story reflects the challenges of surviving in a strange place, much like a child’s journey.(她的故事反映了在一个陌生的地方生存的挑战，就像一个孩子的旅程)”可知，三部曲中的罗兹特别之处在于她的奋斗经历。故选C。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Roz gave Henry the power to push through the first book’s sad parts, getting him ready to appreciate that, sometimes, sadness isn’t a bad thing to feel.(罗兹给了亨利读完第一本书悲伤部分的力量，让他准备好去欣赏，有时候，悲伤并不是一件坏事)”结合文章主要讲述了作者的儿子阅读了一本书《荒岛机器人》后，被故事内容所打动。于是作者也阅读了这本书，并感悟到悲伤如何能增强快乐时刻的意义以及悲伤也可以让人成长。可推知，这篇文章想表达的是阅读文学作品有助于个人成长。故选D。 C In today’s digital era, social media users are increasingly coming across fake news online. This leads to the pressing issue: What causes people to fall for misinformation on the Internet? According to researchers at the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology, users can easily fall into an echo chamber (回声室) — a sort of virtual space where users consume only one-sided news, eventually distrusting any opposing views. “We all tend to agree with the group opinion. Hence, people naturally get together with others who hold the same opinion,” said Dongwon Lee, one of the researchers. “But if you’re not cautious, there is a high risk of falling into an echo chamber.” To prevent this phenomenon, the researchers have crafted a novel tool, a game named ChamberBreaker, to help players resist echo chambers and reduce the rate of fake news spread. The fundamental approach employed by ChamberBreaker centers around a decision-making procedure that mirrors the creation of echo chambers. In ChamberBreaker, a player is tasked with trying to have community members fall into an echo chamber. To begin, the player is randomly assigned a situation that focuses on a health, political or environmental issue, and is presented with six pieces of news on that topic. Then, the player selects news that could cause the other members to fall into an echo chamber while at the same time maintaining their trust. If successful, the community members will fall into an echo chamber and the player will witness the resulting negative effects on the community. After developing ChamberBreaker, researchers tested it with over 800 subjects to see if it raised awareness of echo chambers and changed news consumption behaviors. The researchers found that those who played ChamberBreaker were significantly more likely to state their intention to observe online information from more diverse perspectives and showed an increased awareness of the echo chamber phenomenon. Ultimately, the researchers hope that their methodology can excite a greater interest in the scientific and scholarly study related to information consumption. The application of tools like ChamberBreaker, which focuses on fostering analytical reasoning, may lead us towards a more informed online community. 8. What can be learned about an online echo chamber? A. It encourages well-judged views. B. It gathers like-minded individuals. C. It functions as a virtual reality platform. D. It serves as a tool for identifying fake information. 9. What is ChamberBreaker’s core method against echo chambers? A. Assignment of situations. B. Trust-building exercises. C. News selection strategy. D. Community impact assessment. 10. Which of the following can show ChamberBreaker’s effectiveness? A. The results of scientific testing. B. The theoretical framework of the game. C. The description of the game procedures. D. The common challenges faced during gameplay. 11. What is the likely long-term effect of playing ChamberBreaker? A. Reducing news inquiry. B. Encouraging passive reading. C. Strengthening prejudiced views. D. Enhancing critical thinking. 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. A 11. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章探讨了在数字时代，社交媒体用户为什么容易陷入假新闻的陷阱，以及如何通过一款名为ChamberBreaker的游戏工具来识别和抵制网络上的回声室效应。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“‘We all tend to agree with the group opinion. Hence, people naturally get together with others who hold the same opinion,’ said Dongwon Lee, one of the researchers. (‘我们都倾向于认同群体观点。因此，人们自然会与持相同观点的人聚在一起，’研究人员之一 Dongwon Lee说。)”可知，在线回声室会聚集持有相同观点的个体。故选B项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“The fundamental approach employed by ChamberBreaker centers around a decision-making procedure that mirrors the creation of echo chambers. In ChamberBreaker, a player is tasked with trying to have community members fall into an echo chamber. To begin, the player is randomly assigned a situation that focuses on a health, political or environmental issue, and is presented with six pieces of news on that topic. Then, the player selects news that could cause the other members to fall into an echo chamber while at the same time maintaining their trust. (ChamberBreaker采用的基本方法围绕着反映回声室创建的决策程序。在ChamberBreaker中，一名玩家的任务是试图让社区成员落入回音室。首先，玩家被随机分配一个关注健康、政治或环境问题的情况，并收到六条关于该主题的新闻。然后，玩家选择可能导致其他成员落入回音室的新闻，同时保持他们的信任。)”可知，ChamberBreaker对付回声室的核心方法是新闻选择策略。故选C项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“After developing ChamberBreaker, researchers tested it with over 800 subjects to see if it raised awareness of echo chambers and changed news consumption behaviors. The researchers found that those who played ChamberBreaker were significantly more likely to state their intention to observe online information from more diverse perspectives and showed an increased awareness of the echo chamber phenomenon. (在开发出ChamberBreaker之后，研究人员对800多名受试者进行了测试，看看它是否提高了人们对回声室的认识，并改变了新闻消费行为。研究人员发现，玩ChamberBreaker的人更有可能从更多不同的角度观察网络信息，并且对回音室现象的意识也更强。)”可知，科学测试的结果可以显示ChamberBreaker的有效性。故选A项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Ultimately, the researchers hope that their methodology can excite a greater interest in the scientific and scholarly study related to information consumption. The application of tools like ChamberBreaker, which focuses on fostering analytical reasoning, may lead us towards a more informed online community. (最终，研究人员希望他们方法能够激发人们对与信息消费相关的科学和学术研究的更大兴趣。像ChamberBreaker这样专注于培养分析推理能力的工具的应用，可能会引导我们走向一个信息更灵通的在线社区。)”可知，这意味着玩Chamber Breaker的长期效应可能是增强批判性思维。故选D项。 D The science of why insects gather around lights at night has never been nailed down. Popular theories propose that moths and other insects navigate (导航) by the moon and mistake lamps for moonlight, or that the insects fly towards light to escape coming danger. Now researchers believe they have a more convincing answer: contrary to current theories, insects are not attracted to light from far away, but become trapped if they fly close to an artificial light source. According to Dr Sam Fabian, study co-author and Imperial College London entomologist, moths and many other insects that fly at night evolved to tilt (倾斜) their backs to wherever is brightest. For hundreds of millions of years, this was the sky rather than the ground. The trick told insects which way was up and ensured they flew level. But then came artificial lighting. Moths found themselves tilting their backs to street lamps. This caused them to circle around the lamps endlessly, the insects trapped by their evolution. Fabian and his colleagues filmed insect flight paths around lights in the lab. The videos reveal that time and again, moths and dragonflies turned their backs to artificial lights, which appeared to greatly change their flight paths. If the light is above them, they might start orbiting it, but if it’s behind them, they start tilting backwards and end up flying in circles or diving toward the ground. Researchers have long warned that light pollution is a big driving force in the dramatic decline in insect populations. Moths and other insects that become trapped around lamps become easily caught by bats. The artificial lighting can also fool them into thinking it is daytime, causing them to bed down and skip a night’s feeding. There are, Fabian believes, helpful lessons from the research. “What this tells us is that the direction of artificial light matters. Could we change lighting environments to not trap insects? For we’re facing a massive decline in insects around the world, and artificial light at night is one of the factors that could potentially be leading to this decline,” Fabian said. 12. What do the underlined words “nailed down” in paragraph 1 mean? A. Popularized widely. B. Discussed openly. C. Defined accurately. D. Explored academically. 13. Fabian’s study found that moths circle around the lamps endlessly because ______. A. they can’t keep their balance. B. they use improper flight attitude. C. they lose track of which way is up. D. they are attracted to lights from far away. 14. What is the significance of the research finding? A. It may lead to better conservation of insects. B. Natural enemies of insects will be got rid of. C. Artificial lighting will be greatly reduced at night. D. It may raise concerns for insects’ eating behavior. 15. What is the text mainly about? A. Why insects lose their ability to fly at night. B. Why artificial light and evolution trap insects. C. How artificial light impacts insect populations. D. How insects evolved distinct strategies of flight. 【答案】12. C 13. C 14. A 15. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了一项对昆虫夜晚趋光的研究，研究发现昆虫被进化困住，无休止地围绕人工照明转，这启示我们可以改变人造光的方向，更好地保护昆虫。 【12题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线短语下文“Popular theories propose that moths and other insects navigate (导航) by the moon and mistake lamps for moonlight, or that the insects fly towards light to escape coming danger. Now researchers believe they have a more convincing answer(流行的理论认为，飞蛾和其他昆虫是靠月亮导航的，它们把灯误认为是月光，或者是昆虫为了躲避即将到来的危险而飞向光明。现在研究人员相信他们有了一个更有说服力的答案)”可知，对于昆虫为何会在夜间聚集在灯光周围这一问题没有标准答案，故可推知划线短语所在句意为“昆虫为何会在夜间聚集在灯光周围，这一科学问题从未得到明确解释”，推测划线短语nailed down意为“明确解释”，与Defined accurately意义相近。故选C。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“According to Dr Sam Fabian, study co-author and Imperial College London entomologist, moths and many other insects that fly at night evolved to tilt (倾斜) their backs to wherever is brightest. For hundreds of millions of years, this was the sky rather than the ground. The trick told insects which way was up and ensured they flew level. But then came artificial lighting. Moths found themselves tilting their backs to street lamps. This caused them to circle around the lamps endlessly, the insects trapped by their evolution.(该研究的合著者、伦敦帝国理工学院的昆虫学家萨姆·法比安博士说，飞蛾和许多其他在夜间飞行的昆虫进化成向最亮的地方倾斜背部。数百万年来，这是天空，而不是地上。这个把戏告诉昆虫哪条路是向上的，并确保它们飞得水平。但后来出现了人工照明。飞蛾发现自己把背靠在路灯上。这导致它们无休止地绕着灯转，这些昆虫被它们的进化困住了)”可知，法比安的研究发现，飞蛾在灯周围无休止地盘旋，因为它们不知道哪条路是向上的。故选C。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“There are, Fabian believes, helpful lessons from the research. ‘What this tells us is that the direction of artificial light matters. Could we change lighting environments to not trap insects? For we’re facing a massive decline in insects around the world, and artificial light at night is one of the factors that could potentially be leading to this decline,’ Fabian said.(Fabian相信，这项研究有一些有益的教训。‘这告诉我们，人造光的方向很重要。我们能不能改变照明环境，让昆虫不被困住？因为我们正面临着全球昆虫数量的大幅下降，而夜间的人造光是可能导致这种下降的因素之一，’ Fabian说)”可推知，这项研究结果的意义是告诉我们可以改变人造光的方向，使昆虫不被困住，从而更好地保护昆虫。故选A。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据全文内容，结合第一段中“Now researchers believe they have a more convincing answer: contrary to current theories, insects are not attracted to light from far away, but become trapped if they fly close to an artificial light source.(现在研究人员相信他们有了一个更有说服力的答案：与目前的理论相反，昆虫不会被远处的光吸引，但如果它们飞得离人造光源很近，就会被困住)”可知，文章主要介绍了一项对昆虫夜晚趋光的研究，研究发现昆虫被进化困住，无休止地围绕人工照明转，这启示我们可以改变人造光的方向，更好地保护昆虫，所以B项“为什么人造光和进化会困住昆虫？”符合题意。故选B。 第二节 (共5小题；每小题2. 5分，共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。 Discovering Your True Self Is Vital to Happiness! Have you found focusing on yourself is at the bottom of the to-do list, because you feel everyone else in your life comes first?____16____ Now is exactly the perfect time to get to know yourself in order to understand yourself. This isn’t just about identifying your favorite outfit, haircut or flavor of ice cream.____17____ It’s an opportunity for personal growth that can help you make better choices for your wellbeing and lifelong happiness. There are many tools to help you develop a deeper sense of yourself, including journaling and other forms of creative expression. You can use a guided journal to explore your thoughts and feelings or just free write whatever comes to mind. It’s up to you what you want to do.____18____. ____19____ Take note of how you respond to people, what makes you happy, and what makes you unhappy. This can help you identify patterns that are holding you back, such as feeling insecure or being easily angered. Once you’ve identified these patterns, you can work to change them. An often overlooked yet very important factor in self-discovery is having healthy boundaries in your personal life.____20____ Clearly communicating your boundaries is also a way to show others that you are in control of your own behavior and can expect the same from them. This is a sign of maturity and respect, two characteristics that are key to having healthy relationships. A. It’s one thing to know your personal type. B. It’s a great way to show that you care about others. C. Taking time for ourselves has been looked down upon. D. Another way is to observe your behavior in different situations. E. It allows you to focus on the needs of yourself without ignoring others. F. But try not to get caught up in the criticism or judgment of your writing. G. It’s about understanding your inner world and how you fit into the outer world. 【答案】16 C 17. G 18. F 19. D 20. E 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本篇主要讲了探索自己的内心世界对于自己的重要性，文章列举了一些探索自己内心世界方法，并解释了为什么这些方法可以带来更好的人际关系。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Have you found focusing on yourself is at the bottom of the to-do list, because you feel everyone else in your life comes first?(你是否发现关注自己被排在待办事项清单的最后，因为你觉得生活中的其他人都是第一位的？)”可知，上文提到生活中其他人都是第一位，故本句承接上文，说明没有给自己留时间。故C选项“给自己留点时间一直被人看不起”符合语境，故选C。 【17题详解】 根据上文“This isn’t just about identifying your favorite outfit, haircut or flavor of ice cream.(（关注自己）不仅仅是确定你最喜欢的衣服、发型或冰淇淋的味道)”可知，本句与上文构成转折，指出关注自己的真正含义。前一句的This isn’t just about identifying和G选项It’s about understanding构成句法上的转折关系。故G选项“这是关于了解你的内心世界，以及你如何适应外部世界”符合语境，故选G。 【18题详解】 根据上文“There are many tools to help you develop a deeper sense of yourself, including journaling and other forms of creative expression. You can use a guided journal to explore your thoughts and feelings or just free write whatever comes to mind. It’s up to you what you want to do.(有很多工具可以帮助你发展更深层次的自我意识，包括日记和其他形式的创造性表达。你可以使用指南来探索你的想法和感受，或者只是自由地写下任何想到的东西。你想做什么由你自己决定)”可知，本段在陈述写日记能够更好地探索你的内心世界，但是仅仅专注于写日记就好， 不要去批判日记中自己的想法。此处的writing与F选项中journaling可以构成同义替换。故F选项“但是尽量不要陷入对你写作的批评或评判中”符合语境，故选F。 【19题详解】 根据后文“Take note of how you respond to people, what makes you happy, and what makes you unhappy. This can help you identify patterns that are holding you back, such as feeling insecure or being easily angered. Once you’ve identified these patterns, you can work to change them.(注意你对别人的反应，什么让你快乐，什么让你不快乐。这可以帮助你识别阻碍你前进的模式，比如缺乏安全感或容易生气。一旦你确定了这些模式，你就可以努力改变它们)”可知，上一段陈述了一种关注自己内心世界的方法，而本段则是在陈述另外一种方法，因此D选项中Another way is to符合并列的条件，且本句的意思也与后面的“关注自己在人际交往中如何反应”相符合。故D选项“另一种方法是观察你在不同情况下的行为”符合语境，故选D。 【20题详解】 根据上文“An often overlooked yet very important factor in self-discovery is having healthy boundaries in your personal life.(自我发现一个经常被忽视但非常重要的因素是在你的个人生活中有健康的界限)”以及后文“Clearly communicating your boundaries is also a way to show others that you are in control of your own behavior and can expect the same from them. This is a sign of maturity and respect, two characteristics that are key to having healthy relationships.(清楚地表达你的界限也是一种向别人表明你能控制自己的行为，并期望他们也能做到这一点的方式。这是成熟和尊重的标志，这两个特征是拥有健康关系的关键)”可知，前一句陈述要划定一个健康的人际关系界限，后一句则提及和别人划清界限意味着你能够很好地控制自己的行为并且也希望别人能够控制好自己的行为，这种行为能够既关注自己也关注别人，故E选项“它能让你专注于自己的需求，而不会忽视他人”符合语境，故选E。 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，共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。 I’ve always been terrified of heights. The thought of being up high made my heart ___21___ and my hands sweat. But one summer, my friends and I decided to try rock climbing, and I chose to face my ___22___. We arrived at the climbing gym, and the ___23___ walls above us seemed like a huge challenge. When my friends eagerly put on their climbing belts and started practicing on the lower routes, I ___24___. I watched them with a mix of admiration and ___25___. I could feel a wave of self-doubt wash over me. When it was my ___26___, I finally took a deep breath and tied my belt. The first few feet were manageable, but as I climbed higher, my fear ___27___. My hands shook, and I grasped the holds ___28___. “You’re doing great!” my friends ___29___ from below, but I could barely hear them for the thundering of my own heart. I looked down and immediately _____30_____ it, as the ground seemed so far away. I _____31_____, trying to steady my breathing. I knew I had two choices: give up or keep going. I chose the latter. Slowly, I _____32_____ upward. The higher I climbed, the more my confidence grew. When I finally reached the top, I couldn’t _____33_____ the smile on my face and felt a sense of _____34_____. That day, I learned that sometimes, the hardest part of overcoming a fear is taking the first _____35_____. 21. A. break B. fly C. sing D. race 22. A. danger B. fear C. duty D. future 23. A. dividing B. bearing C. towering D. enclosing 24. A. complained B. hesitated C. agreed D. failed 25. A. anxiety B. sympathy C. gratitude D. desire 26. A. choice B. favorite C. turn D. way 27. A. faded away B. moved on C. held back D. built up 28. A. tightly B. lightly C. calmly D. skillfully 29. A. stressed B. cheered C. joked D. responded 30. A. regretted B. discovered C. enjoyed D. made 31. A. cried B. waved C. froze D. accepted 32. A. edged B. jumped C. landed D. guided 33. A. put B. contain C. force D. feel 34. A. responsibility B. direction C. balance D. achievement 35. A. sight B. impression C. step D. chance 【答案】21. D 22. B 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. A 33. B 34. D 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过描述作者克服恐高症的经历，展现了个人成长和挑战自我的过程。文章详细叙述了作者从犹豫、害怕到最终成功登顶的心路历程，以及在这个过程中获得的成就感和自我认知。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一想到身处高处，我的心就会狂跳，双手也会冒汗。A. break打破、中断；B. fly飞；C. sing唱；D. race比赛、因害怕、兴奋等急速跳动。根据上文“I’ve always been terrified of heights.”可知，作者恐高，所以一想到在高处，应该是心跳加速。故选D。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但在一个夏天，我和朋友们决定尝试攀岩，而我选择直面自己的恐惧。A. danger危险；B. fear恐惧；C. duty责任；D. future未来。根据上文“I’ve always been terrified of heights.”可知，作者恐高。由此可推测，作者决定尝试攀岩是为了直面自己的恐惧。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们来到了攀岩馆，展现在我们面前的高耸岩壁似乎是一个巨大的挑战。A. dividing划分；B. bearing忍受、承受；C. towering高耸；D. enclosing包围、封闭。根据空后“walls above us seemed like a huge challenge”可知，作者觉得这是个巨大挑战，结合作者恐高，可推测这里是说高耸的墙壁。故选C。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我的朋友们急切地系上攀岩安全带，开始在较低的路线上练习时，我却犹豫了。A. complained抱怨；B. hesitated犹豫；C. agreed同意；D. failed失败。根据下文“I watched them with a mix of admiration and ___5___ . I could feel a wave of self-doubt wash over me.”可知，作者看到朋友们急切地开始练习，自己已经开始心生犹豫。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我怀着既钦佩又焦虑的复杂心情看着他们。A. anxiety焦虑；B. sympathy同情；C. gratitude感激；D. desire欲望。根据上文“I’ve always been terrified of heights.”可知，作者恐高。由此可推测，因为作者恐高，看到朋友们去攀岩，自己又不敢，所以此时心情是既羡慕又焦虑。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：轮到我时，我终于深吸一口气，系上了安全带。A. choice选择；B. favorite最喜欢的；C. turn轮流；D. way方式、道路。根据下文“I finally took a deep breath and tied my belt”中的“finally”可推测，终于轮到作者攀岩了。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：最初的几英尺还能应付，但随着我爬得越来越高，我的恐惧加剧了。A. faded away逐渐消失；B. moved on继续前进；C. held back阻止、退缩；D. built up建立、增强。根据上文可知，作者恐高。再根据下文“My hands shook”可推测，随着爬得更高，作者的恐惧加剧。故选D。 【28题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我的双手颤抖着，紧紧地抓住岩壁上的支撑点。A. tightly紧紧地；B. lightly轻轻地；C. calmly冷静地；D. skillfully熟练地。根据上文“The first few feet were manageable, but as I climbed higher, my fear ___7___ .”可知，由于作者恐高，所以爬得越高，作者越害怕。再根据常理可知，由于害怕，作者会紧紧地抓住岩壁上的支撑点。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“你做得很棒！”朋友们在下面为我加油鼓劲，但我的心跳声如雷，几乎听不见他们的声音。A. stressed强调；B. cheered欢呼、加油；C. joked开玩笑；D. responded回应。根据上文““You’re doing great!””可知，朋友们在下面为作者加油。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我往下看了一眼，立刻就后悔了，因为地面看起来是那么遥远。A. regretted遗憾、后悔；B. discovered发现；C. enjoyed喜欢；D. made制作。根据上文内容可知，作者恐高；再根据下文“as the ground seemed so far away”可知，作者往下看后立刻就后悔。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我一下子僵住了，努力让自己的呼吸平稳下来。A. cried哭；B. waved挥手；C. froze冻住、愣住；D. accepted接受。根据下文“trying to steady my breathing”以及上文提到的作者害怕的状态可知，作者此时是愣住了。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：慢慢地，我一点一点地往上挪动。A. edged略微超过、慢慢地；B. jumped跳；C. landed着陆；D. guided引导。根据上文“I knew I had two choices: give up or keep going. I chose the latter.”可知，作者选择继续往上爬。再根据“slowly”可知，作者慢慢地一点一点地往上移动。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我终于到达顶端时，我脸上抑制不住笑容，心中涌起一股成就感。A. put放；B. contain包含、控制；C. force强迫；D. feel感觉。根据上文“When I finally reached the top”可知，作者终于到达了顶端；根据常理可知，此时的作者抑制不住自己的笑容。故选B。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我终于到达顶端时，我脸上抑制不住笑容，心中涌起一股成就感。A. responsibility责任；B. direction方向；C. balance平衡；D. achievement成就。根据上文内容可知，作者一直恐高，但是作者选择了直面恐惧。而此时，作者克服了恐高的恐惧，成功爬到顶部，所以会有一种成就感。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：那天，我明白了，有时候，克服恐惧最困难的部分就是迈出第一步。A. sight视力、景象；B. impression印象；C. step步骤；D. chance机会。根据全文内容可知，作者通过这次攀岩经历，明白了克服恐惧最困难的部分有时候是迈出第一步。故选C。 第二节 (共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容 (1个单词) 或所给单词的正确形式。 China Daily has launched “China Bound”, ___36___ English-language smart-tourism service platform designed for international tourists. The platform, ___37___ went live on Thursday, aims to provide overseas travelers with a one-stop service, covering everything from “travel inspiration” to “creating personalized itineraries (行程) ”. With just one click, travelers can unlock the ___38___ (wonder) of China. It’s an ___39___ (invite) to friends from all over the world to better “see China, feel China, and fall in love with China”. The China Bound platform has established a diverse service system ___40___ a website, mini-programs, intelligent systems, and overseas social media accounts. It ___41___ (feature) China’s rich natural landscapes, rich historical culture, unique modern styles, and authentic local customs in a systematic and vivid manner. The website works perfectly on both desktop and mobile devices, ___42___ (offer) a smooth browsing experience anytime, anywhere. ___43___ (satisfy) tourists’ personalized travel needs, the China Bound platform has introduced a committed intelligent assistant that supports multilingual (多语言的) smart interactions. Through conversations with the intelligent assistant, users can customize itineraries, check real-time traffic, ___44___ receive explanations on significant cultural backgrounds. It offers personalized smart tour guide services like “ ____45____ (thought) companions anytime, anywhere”. 【答案】36. an 37. which 38. wonders 39. invitation 40. including 41. features 42. offering 43. To satisfy 44. and 45. thoughtful 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文，主要介绍了《中国日报》推出的面向国际游客的英文智慧旅游服务平台“China Bound”，包括平台的上线时间、服务内容、功能体系以及为满足游客个性化需求所推出的智能助手等相关信息。 【36题详解】 考查冠词。句意：《中国日报》推出了“China Bound”，这是一个面向国际游客的英文智慧旅游服务平台。此处泛指“一个英文智慧旅游服务平台”，且English-language是以元音音素开头的单词，需用不定冠词an。故填an。 【37题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：该平台于周四上线，旨在为海外游客提供一站式服务，涵盖从“旅行灵感”到“定制个性化行程”的方方面面。先行词是The platform，指物，空处引导非限制性定语从句，且在从句中作主语，需用关系代词which。故填which。 【38题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：只需轻轻一点，游客就能开启中国的奇妙之旅。the后接名词，wonder表示“奇观；奇妙之处”时是可数名词，此处用复数形式wonders表示指中国的各类美景与特色。故填wonders。 【39题详解】 考查名词。句意：这是一份邀请，邀请世界各地的朋友更好地“看中国、感受中国、爱上中国”。an后接可数名词单数，invite的名词形式是invitation，作表语。故填invitation。 【40题详解】 考查介词。句意：“China Bound”平台构建了多元化的服务体系，包括网站、小程序、智能系统以及海外社交媒体账号。including表示“包括”，强调平台服务系统“包含”具体列举的组成部分。故填including。 【41题详解】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：它系统且生动地展现了中国丰富的自然风光、厚重的历史文化、独特的现代风貌以及地道的民俗风情。句子描述客观事实，用一般现在时；主语It是单数，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式features。故填features。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：该网站在台式机和移动设备上都能流畅运行，随时随地为用户提供顺滑的浏览体验。分析句子结构可知，句子已有谓语动词works，空处作非谓语动词；主语The website与offer之间是主动关系，用现在分词作伴随状语。故填offering。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：为了满足游客的个性化旅行需求，“China Bound”平台引入了专属智能助手，支持多语言智能交互。此处表目的，即“引入智能助手的目的是满足游客个性化需求”，用动词不定式作目的状语，注意首字母大写。故填To satisfy。 【44题详解】 考查连词。句意：通过与智能助手对话，用户可以定制行程、查询实时交通状况，还能了解重要的文化背景知识。customize itineraries、check real-time traffic与receive explanations是并列的动作，需用连词and连接。故填and。 【45题详解】 考查形容词。句意：它提供个性化的智能导游服务，如“随时随地的贴心陪伴”。此处修饰名词companions，需用形容词形式，thought的形容词是thoughtful。故填thoughtful。 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 应用文写作 (满分15分) 46. 假如你是李华，学校要在1月15日为高三学生举行一场成人节活动（a coming-of-age ceremony），你希望参加此次活动的策划工作。请根据以下提示，用英语给学校写一封申请信。 内容包括：(1) 对此活动的认识；(2) 你的活动创意。 注意：(1) 写作词数应为80左右； (2) 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Sir or Madam, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【答案】例文 Dear Sir or Madam, I am applying for the activity planner for the coming-of-age ceremony falling on Jan 15th. This once-in-a-lifetime ceremony, I believe, is a golden opportunity to impress upon us students the significance of shouldering responsibility and fulfilling our obligation as a young adult. To make this event memorable, firstly, we will invite the principal to deliver an inspiring speech articulating the real meaning of being a mature grown-up. Then, we will walk through the Longmen, a typical signifier of adulthood, with our parents, with photos taken to mark this special occasion. Hope my creativity above will land me this position. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。题目要求学生以李华的身份，给学校写一封信，申请参加高三学生成人节活动的策划工作，应说明自己对该活动的认识，并分享自己的活动创意。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 履行：fulfil→accomplish, execute 难忘的：memorable→unforgettable, indelible 鼓舞人心的：inspiring→encouraging, stirring, inspirational 典型的：typical→representative, classic 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I am applying for the activity planner for the coming-of-age ceremony falling on Jan 15th. 拓展句：I am applying for the activity planner for the coming-of-age ceremony which falls on January 15th. 【点睛】[高分句型1] To make this event memorable, firstly, we will invite the principal to deliver an inspiring speech articulating the real meaning of being a mature grown-up. (运用了不定式To make…作状语、现在分词articulating…作后置定语和动名词being…作宾语) [高分句型2] Then, we will walk through the Longmen, a typical signifier of adulthood, with our parents, with photos taken to mark this special occasion. (运用了with复合结构作状语) 第二节 (满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Most people think that procrastination (拖延症) is a negative habit. But people like me who routinely put off doing assignments, are likely to defend our “slower” approach to getting tasks done. I'm the only procrastination in my family. My parents and sister were all born with the “do it right now” gift. They are always in a rush, as if closely rushed by an invisible deadline. Personally, I prefer a more relaxed pace. When my parents voiced their concern about my tendencies, saying “Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today,” “No way!” I responded, confidently presenting my research as a defense. It said people procrastinated when they need to solve a problem or commit to a topic or project. In these cases, delaying a decision can be beneficial. This was because our minds continue to reflect on problems even when we were not actively thinking about them, which could lead to more creative solutions. My findings filled me with satisfaction and pride. My method of getting things done was just as good as my sister’s…or so I thought. At school we’d been talking about architecture and design. As part of the final assessment my teacher Mr. Smith announced an exciting project that each student would have a month to complete. We were expected to choose our materials, construct a small building and make use of things we had learned in class. Not only would the winners receive extra credit, but the winning constructions would be proudly displayed in the cafeteria. “I have no clue how I could get it done,” my friend Nate sighed in despair. I didn’t say anything. Not because I shared his anxiety but because I was not nervous at all. I loved hands-on projects! Picturing my brilliant work exhibited in the cafeteria, I was fully convinced that I would definitely produce something that could impress everyone. So relaxed was I that I didn’t give it a second thought for weeks. 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。 Before I knew it, I had only one day left for the project. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ That taught me a great lesson. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Para.1 Before I knew it I had only one day left for the project. In a panic I hastily and quickly glued together what I pulled out from our recycle bin, my hands shaking with the weight of each hasty decision. The finished result looked miserable. Several of my classmates, including Nate, had created amazingly detailed constructions. They used materials like clay, wood and so on and were highly praised by Mr. Smith. When I saw their models, I felt even more embarrassed about mine. It was obvious that they had put a lot more time into the assignment than I had. Para.2 That taught me a great lesson. I learnt from that day the importance of deciding on my priorities and budgeting my time. From then on, I tackled things a lot earlier instead of putting things off until tomorrow. As a result, not only did I finish my tasks on time, but also I felt better because I didn’t have to panic at the last minute. At the end of the semester, my work was chosen by Mr Smith on another occasion. Seeing my change, my parents and my sister were so proud of me. It dawned on me that getting things done on time instead of being a procrastinator really counted. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了有拖延症的作者在面对老师布置的项目时，拖延到最后一天慌忙潦草地完成，结果很糟糕，作者从中吸取了教训，不再拖延的故事。家人对作者的拖延而担忧，作者在无理地辩护。一次，大学老师提前一个月布置了期末任务，作者拖延到最后一天才匆忙潦草地完成，看到别人因付出了很多时间而受到表扬的优秀作品，作者感到从中吸取了教训，不再做一个拖延者。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“不知不觉中，我只剩下一天的时间来完成这个项目了。”可知，第一段可描写作者因为拖延到最后一天完成作业，手忙脚乱地匆忙完成，结果很糟糕。其他人的优秀作品受到了表扬，作者感到尴尬。 ②由第二段首句内容“那件事给了我很大的教训。”可知，第二段可描写作者为做到不拖延而做的努力和成功，更早地处理事情，不再是一个拖延者。 2.续写线索：作者拖延症严重——家人为其担忧——作者无理辩护——老师布置期末任务——拖延到最后潦草完成——结果糟糕——感到尴尬——吸取教训——不再拖延 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①.颤抖：shaking/ trembling/quivering ②.处理：tackled/dealt with/handled ③.完成：finish/accomplish/complete 情绪类 ①. 高度赞扬：highly praised/speak highly of/highly acclaimed ②. 尴尬的：embarrassed/awkward/abashed 【点睛】 [高分句型1]. In a panic I hastily and quickly glued together what I pulled out from our recycle bin, my hands shaking with the weight of each hasty decision.（运用了what引导的宾语从句和独立主格结构） [高分句型2]. As a result, not only did I finish my tasks on time, but also I felt better because I didn’t have to panic at the last minute.（运用了部分倒装和because引导的原因状语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 德阳五中高2024级期末模拟考试 英语试题 试题说明： 1. 本试题满分150分，答题时间120分钟。 2. 请将答案填写在答题卡上，考试结束后只交答题卡。 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Doctor and patient. B. Husband and wife. C. Parent and child. 2. What is the weather like now? A Rainy. B. Snowy. C. Sunny. 3. What is John doing now? A. Playing football. B. Watching TV. C. Doing revision. 4. When will the next bus leave? A. At 9: 30. B. At 9: 35. C. At 10: 00. 5. Where does the woman plan to take her holiday this year? A. In Canada. B. In Turkey. C. In Italy. 第二节 (共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Why is the blouse so expensive? A. It’s made of cotton. B. It’s made of silk. C. It is from a famous brand. 7. How much will the woman pay in total? A. 150 dollars. B. 240 dollars. C. 300 dollars. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What is the man planning to buy? A. A garden. B. A house. C. A farm. 9. What do we know about the house? A. It is large. B. It needs fixing. C. It has one bedroom. 10. What does the man suggest growing? A. Corn. B. Rice. C. Potatoes. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. When did the man begin his first horse riding lesson? A. Yesterday. B. Last week. C. A month ago. 12. What did the man think of his first horse riding lesson? A. Boring. B. Difficult. C. Interesting. 13. What did the woman say about her teacher? A. She was a good teacher. B. She was an excellent rider. C. She was a humorous person. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. Why does the woman go to England today? A. To visit a friend. B. To go shopping. C. To do business. 15. What kind of tickets will the woman buy? A. Single ones. B. First-class ones. C. Weekly return ones. 16. When will the return flight leave? A. At 8: 15 a. m. B. At 6: 50 p. m. C. At 9: 30 p. m. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. How long will it take to get to the museum? A. About 20 minutes. B. About 30 minutes. C. About 50 minutes. 18 What is special about the trip for the students? A. They can pick up ancient pots to study. B. They can take old rings out of the glass case. C. They’ll take a related test when back at school. 19. How do the students find information in the Technology Center? A. By using iPads. B. By using computers. C. By asking Jane Witton. 20. What does the speaker want the students to do after the trip? A. Make postcards B. Draw posters. C. Give reports. 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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。 A Art Contest — Technology &You! Technology is everywhere these days. Automation has pioneered innovation. Your phone is probably in your pocket or your hands at all times, and now it’s easier than ever to communicate with anyone in the world. What are your thoughts on technology, social media or your phone? Do you feel excitement every time you get a notification message, or do you feel tied down by these digital “chains”? However you feel, we want you to put that into artwork-paintings, digital art or photography. One winner and several honorable mentions will be featured in the December 2024 magazine, and the winner will receive a $25 gift card! You may even see your art work in future issues of Teen Ink magazine. Deadline: Nov. 1, 2024 Details and requirements: Entrants must have a Teen Ink account and be aged 13～19. Inappropriate content will not be accepted. Submissions must relate to the topic (technology). Entries must be a piece of artwork created by the entrants themselves. Entrants can submit as many pieces of art as they wish. How to submit: Entries can be submitted through the Teen Ink website. All entries submitted will be reviewed and considered for the contest. See our submission guidelines for more information. Make sure to submit your art work to the appropriate art category(technology) on Teen Ink. You can do this by using the “additional tags (标签)” field in your submission form. 1. What is the main theme of the art contest? A. The development of technology. B. The application of technology. C. Innovations of technology. D. Viewpoints on technology. 2. What is one of the requirements for submitting artwork to the contest? A. Submit original artwork. B. Submit artwork with a unique tag. C. Submit different types of artwork. D. Submit only one piece of artwork. 3. What is Teen Ink? A. A library. B. A magazine. C. An art school. D. An art museum. B Last summer at a bookstore, my son Henry was fascinated by the cover of the first novel from Peter Brown’s middle-grade trilogy (三部曲). He then finished it in just two days. “Dad, why did The Wild Robot have to be so sad?” He tearfully asked me. The story is set on a remote island, where a robot named Roz learns to survive and communicate with the island’s creatures, and becomes part of the community. For my son, it was the first book he discovered on his own; the first to impact him with the mix of tragedy (悲剧) and joy. When I finished the book, I knew why Henry loved it. In our book club discussion, he described how Brown’s pictures and words had made the story feel real. When talking about its final scenes, where Roz leaves to find repairs for her injured body, Henry cried again. His previous reading experiences had cheerful, “happily-ever-after” endings, but this book introduced him to the beauty of complex emotions. I tried to explain how sadness can enhance the meaning of happy moments, but failed to fully convince him. Once our discussion ended, Henry requested to buy The Wild Robot Escapes and instantly fell in love with it. He read the first two books repeatedly, so you can imagine his excitement when we finally got a copy of The Wild Robot Protects. We both agree it is worth the wait. Roz leaves the island again to stop an underwater threat: “the poison tide.” Brown expertly balances between breathtaking adventure and unsettling ideas- not just happiness and sadness, but also, given the climate-change undercurrents, hope and despair. And, here’s something special about Roz: her physical clumsiness and confusion about life, conveyed through her expressive eyes and downturned mouth. Her story reflects the challenges of surviving in a strange place, much like a child’s journey. Readers love Roz. They learn from her. Even better, they learn alongside her. Roz gave Henry the power to push through the first book’s sad parts, getting him ready to appreciate that, sometimes, sadness isn’t a bad thing to feel. 4. What drove the author to read The Wild Robot? A. Its tragic ending. B. Henry’s tearful recommendation. C. Its attractive cover. D. Henry’s emotional response to it. 5. What is one theme of The Wild Robol Protects? A. Family and community. B. Concerns of global issues. C. Exploration of the ocean. D. Man-robot relationship. 6. What makes Roz in the trilogy special? A. Her childlike expressions. B. Her robotic power. C. Her struggling experiences. D. Her adventurous spirit. 7. Which message does this text seem to communicate? A. Misfortune inspires great literary works. B. Robot stories work like magic on children. C. Book discussions help kids survive tragedies. D. Reading literature facilitates personal growth. C In today’s digital era, social media users are increasingly coming across fake news online. This leads to the pressing issue: What causes people to fall for misinformation on the Internet? According to researchers at the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology, users can easily fall into an echo chamber (回声室) — a sort of virtual space where users consume only one-sided news, eventually distrusting any opposing views. “We all tend to agree with the group opinion. Hence, people naturally get together with others who hold the same opinion,” said Dongwon Lee, one of the researchers. “But if you’re not cautious, there is a high risk of falling into an echo chamber.” To prevent this phenomenon, the researchers have crafted a novel tool, a game named ChamberBreaker, to help players resist echo chambers and reduce the rate of fake news spread. The fundamental approach employed by ChamberBreaker centers around a decision-making procedure that mirrors the creation of echo chambers. In ChamberBreaker, a player is tasked with trying to have community members fall into an echo chamber. To begin, the player is randomly assigned a situation that focuses on a health, political or environmental issue, and is presented with six pieces of news on that topic. Then, the player selects news that could cause the other members to fall into an echo chamber while at the same time maintaining their trust. If successful, the community members will fall into an echo chamber and the player will witness the resulting negative effects on the community. After developing ChamberBreaker, researchers tested it with over 800 subjects to see if it raised awareness of echo chambers and changed news consumption behaviors. The researchers found that those who played ChamberBreaker were significantly more likely to state their intention to observe online information from more diverse perspectives and showed an increased awareness of the echo chamber phenomenon. Ultimately, the researchers hope that their methodology can excite a greater interest in the scientific and scholarly study related to information consumption. The application of tools like ChamberBreaker, which focuses on fostering analytical reasoning, may lead us towards a more informed online community. 8. What can be learned about an online echo chamber? A. It encourages well-judged views. B. It gathers like-minded individuals. C. It functions as a virtual reality platform. D. It serves as a tool for identifying fake information. 9 What is ChamberBreaker’s core method against echo chambers? A. Assignment of situations. B. Trust-building exercises. C. News selection strategy. D. Community impact assessment. 10. Which of the following can show ChamberBreaker’s effectiveness? A. The results of scientific testing. B. The theoretical framework of the game. C. The description of the game procedures. D. The common challenges faced during gameplay. 11. What is the likely long-term effect of playing ChamberBreaker? A. Reducing news inquiry. B. Encouraging passive reading. C. Strengthening prejudiced views. D. Enhancing critical thinking. D The science of why insects gather around lights at night has never been nailed down. Popular theories propose that moths and other insects navigate (导航) by the moon and mistake lamps for moonlight, or that the insects fly towards light to escape coming danger. Now researchers believe they have a more convincing answer: contrary to current theories, insects are not attracted to light from far away, but become trapped if they fly close to an artificial light source. According to Dr Sam Fabian, study co-author and Imperial College London entomologist, moths and many other insects that fly at night evolved to tilt (倾斜) their backs to wherever is brightest. For hundreds of millions of years, this was the sky rather than the ground. The trick told insects which way was up and ensured they flew level. But then came artificial lighting. Moths found themselves tilting their backs to street lamps. This caused them to circle around the lamps endlessly, the insects trapped by their evolution. Fabian and his colleagues filmed insect flight paths around lights in the lab. The videos reveal that time and again, moths and dragonflies turned their backs to artificial lights, which appeared to greatly change their flight paths. If the light is above them, they might start orbiting it, but if it’s behind them, they start tilting backwards and end up flying in circles or diving toward the ground. Researchers have long warned that light pollution is a big driving force in the dramatic decline in insect populations. Moths and other insects that become trapped around lamps become easily caught by bats. The artificial lighting can also fool them into thinking it is daytime, causing them to bed down and skip a night’s feeding. There are, Fabian believes, helpful lessons from the research. “What this tells us is that the direction of artificial light matters. Could we change lighting environments to not trap insects? For we’re facing a massive decline in insects around the world, and artificial light at night is one of the factors that could potentially be leading to this decline,” Fabian said. 12. What do the underlined words “nailed down” in paragraph 1 mean? A. Popularized widely. B. Discussed openly. C. Defined accurately. D. Explored academically. 13. Fabian’s study found that moths circle around the lamps endlessly because ______. A they can’t keep their balance. B. they use improper flight attitude. C. they lose track of which way is up. D. they are attracted to lights from far away. 14. What is the significance of the research finding? A. It may lead to better conservation of insects. B. Natural enemies of insects will be got rid of. C. Artificial lighting will be greatly reduced at night. D. It may raise concerns for insects’ eating behavior. 15. What is the text mainly about? A. Why insects lose their ability to fly at night. B. Why artificial light and evolution trap insects. C. How artificial light impacts insect populations. D. How insects evolved distinct strategies of flight. 第二节 (共5小题；每小题2. 5分，共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。 Discovering Your True Self Is Vital to Happiness! Have you found focusing on yourself is at the bottom of the to-do list, because you feel everyone else in your life comes first?____16____ Now is exactly the perfect time to get to know yourself in order to understand yourself. This isn’t just about identifying your favorite outfit, haircut or flavor of ice cream.____17____ It’s an opportunity for personal growth that can help you make better choices for your wellbeing and lifelong happiness. There are many tools to help you develop a deeper sense of yourself, including journaling and other forms of creative expression. You can use a guided journal to explore your thoughts and feelings or just free write whatever comes to mind. It’s up to you what you want to do.____18____. ____19____ Take note of how you respond to people, what makes you happy, and what makes you unhappy. This can help you identify patterns that are holding you back, such as feeling insecure or being easily angered. Once you’ve identified these patterns, you can work to change them. An often overlooked yet very important factor in self-discovery is having healthy boundaries in your personal life.____20____ Clearly communicating your boundaries is also a way to show others that you are in control of your own behavior and can expect the same from them. This is a sign of maturity and respect, two characteristics that are key to having healthy relationships. A. It’s one thing to know your personal type. B. It’s a great way to show that you care about others. C. Taking time for ourselves has been looked down upon. D. Another way is to observe your behavior in different situations. E It allows you to focus on the needs of yourself without ignoring others. F. But try not to get caught up in the criticism or judgment of your writing. G. It’s about understanding your inner world and how you fit into the outer world. 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，共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。 I’ve always been terrified of heights. The thought of being up high made my heart ___21___ and my hands sweat. But one summer, my friends and I decided to try rock climbing, and I chose to face my ___22___. We arrived at the climbing gym, and the ___23___ walls above us seemed like a huge challenge. When my friends eagerly put on their climbing belts and started practicing on the lower routes, I ___24___. I watched them with a mix of admiration and ___25___. I could feel a wave of self-doubt wash over me. When it was my ___26___, I finally took a deep breath and tied my belt. The first few feet were manageable, but as I climbed higher, my fear ___27___. My hands shook, and I grasped the holds ___28___. “You’re doing great!” my friends ___29___ from below, but I could barely hear them for the thundering of my own heart. I looked down and immediately _____30_____ it, as the ground seemed so far away. I _____31_____, trying to steady my breathing. I knew I had two choices: give up or keep going. I chose the latter. Slowly, I _____32_____ upward. The higher I climbed, the more my confidence grew. When I finally reached the top, I couldn’t _____33_____ the smile on my face and felt a sense of _____34_____. That day, I learned that sometimes, the hardest part of overcoming a fear is taking the first _____35_____. 21. A. break B. fly C. sing D. race 22. A. danger B. fear C. duty D. future 23. A. dividing B. bearing C. towering D. enclosing 24. A. complained B. hesitated C. agreed D. failed 25. A. anxiety B. sympathy C. gratitude D. desire 26. A. choice B. favorite C. turn D. way 27. A. faded away B. moved on C. held back D. built up 28. A. tightly B. lightly C. calmly D. skillfully 29. A. stressed B. cheered C. joked D. responded 30. A. regretted B. discovered C. enjoyed D. made 31. A. cried B. waved C. froze D. accepted 32. A. edged B. jumped C. landed D. guided 33. A. put B. contain C. force D. feel 34. A. responsibility B. direction C. balance D. achievement 35. A. sight B. impression C. step D. chance 第二节 (共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容 (1个单词) 或所给单词的正确形式。 China Daily has launched “China Bound”, ___36___ English-language smart-tourism service platform designed for international tourists. The platform, ___37___ went live on Thursday, aims to provide overseas travelers with a one-stop service, covering everything from “travel inspiration” to “creating personalized itineraries (行程) ”. With just one click, travelers can unlock the ___38___ (wonder) of China. It’s an ___39___ (invite) to friends from all over the world to better “see China, feel China, and fall in love with China”. The China Bound platform has established a diverse service system ___40___ a website, mini-programs, intelligent systems, and overseas social media accounts. It ___41___ (feature) China’s rich natural landscapes, rich historical culture, unique modern styles, and authentic local customs in a systematic and vivid manner. The website works perfectly on both desktop and mobile devices, ___42___ (offer) a smooth browsing experience anytime, anywhere. ___43___ (satisfy) tourists’ personalized travel needs, the China Bound platform has introduced a committed intelligent assistant that supports multilingual (多语言的) smart interactions. Through conversations with the intelligent assistant, users can customize itineraries, check real-time traffic, ___44___ receive explanations on significant cultural backgrounds. It offers personalized smart tour guide services like “ ____45____ (thought) companions anytime, anywhere”. 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 应用文写作 (满分15分) 46. 假如你是李华，学校要在1月15日为高三学生举行一场成人节活动（a coming-of-age ceremony），你希望参加此次活动的策划工作。请根据以下提示，用英语给学校写一封申请信。 内容包括：(1) 对此活动的认识；(2) 你的活动创意。 注意：(1) 写作词数应为80左右； (2) 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Sir or Madam, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节 (满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Most people think that procrastination (拖延症) is a negative habit. But people like me who routinely put off doing assignments, are likely to defend our “slower” approach to getting tasks done. I'm the only procrastination in my family. My parents and sister were all born with the “do it right now” gift. They are always in a rush, as if closely rushed by an invisible deadline. Personally, I prefer a more relaxed pace. When my parents voiced their concern about my tendencies, saying “Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today,” “No way!” I responded, confidently presenting my research as a defense. It said people procrastinated when they need to solve a problem or commit to a topic or project. In these cases, delaying a decision can be beneficial. This was because our minds continue to reflect on problems even when we were not actively thinking about them, which could lead to more creative solutions. My findings filled me with satisfaction and pride. My method of getting things done was just as good as my sister’s…or so I thought. At school we’d been talking about architecture and design. As part of the final assessment my teacher Mr. Smith announced an exciting project that each student would have a month to complete. We were expected to choose our materials, construct a small building and make use of things we had learned in class. Not only would the winners receive extra credit, but the winning constructions would be proudly displayed in the cafeteria. “I have no clue how I could get it done,” my friend Nate sighed in despair. I didn’t say anything. Not because I shared his anxiety but because I was not nervous at all. I loved hands-on projects! Picturing my brilliant work exhibited in the cafeteria, I was fully convinced that I would definitely produce something that could impress everyone. So relaxed was I that I didn’t give it a second thought for weeks. 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。 Before I knew it, I had only one day left for the project. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ That taught me a great lesson. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $