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2024级高二上学期元月英语练习 试卷 试卷满分：150分 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话读两遍。 1. Why is Craig standing outside? A. To wait for someone. B. To avoid a kind of smell. C. To stay away from the heat. 2. What is the woman’s main concern about planting bamboo? A. It might grow out of control. B. It is expensive to maintain. C. It will attract too many birds. 3. How does the man feel now? A. Worried. B. Confused. C. Relieved. 4. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Colleagues. B. Salesperson and customer. C. Tailor and client. 5. How much will the woman pay for her phone? A. £125. B. £150. C. £500. 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 is the purpose of the woman’s phone call? A. To apply for a job. B. To arrange a meeting. C. To interview the salesperson. 7. What does the man offer to do for the woman? A. Return her call. B. Take a message for her. C. Put her through to Mr. Burton’s secretary. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8 What does the man suggest doing? A. Having a party. B. Shortening the material. C. Meeting the companies first. 9 What will the speakers do in two weeks? A. Make a presentation. B. Draw some pictures. C. Start a project. 听第8段材料，回答第10至 12题。 10. What did the woman do in her teens? A. A casnier. B. A waitress. C. A salesperson. 11. What does the woman imply about her former jobs? A. They were hard work. B. They were suitable for her. C. They were not her favorite. 12. What might the woman do later? A. Further her studies. B. Look for another temporary job. C. Improve her academic performance. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What is Mary eager to do? A. Improve her teaching effectiveness. B. Present the topic in an interesting way. C. Build better relationships with students. 14. Why is Professor J. K. Simmons popular? A. His book is a bestseller. B. His teaching methods are creative. C. He is a senior teacher in the school. 15. Which learning approach does Professor J. K. Simmons suggest? A. Doing research in groups. B. Developing learning in pairs. C Focusing on personal study skills. 16. What does Professor J. K. Simmons’ book mainly focus on? A. Guidance for classroom management. B. Student cooperation and individual growth. C. Relationships between teachers and students. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Who inspired Ann to be a nurse? A. Her father. B. Her teachers. C. Her cousin. 18. What did Ann’s teachers advise her to do? A. Improve her math. B. Practice her English. C. Focus on her biology. 19. What does Ann think of learning nursing? A. Effortless. B. Challenging. C. Enjoyable. 20. What does Ann value most about her job? A. The high pay. B. The career prospects. C. The sense of fulfillment. 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Shanghai International Short Film Festival 2024- Call for Entries About the Festival: Established in 2010, SISFF has become Asia’s premier platform for short films under 30 minutes. Our mission is to discover and promote emerging filmmakers while fostering cross-cultural dialogue through cinema. Competition Categories: 1. Narrative Short (under 30 mins) 2. Documentary Short (under 30 mins) 3. Animation Short (under 15 mins) 4. Student Film (must be currently enrolled) 5. Shanghai Spotlight (films about or shot/in Shanghai) Key Dates: Submission Opens: March 1, 2024 Early Bird Deadline: April 30, 2024 (reduced fee) Regular Deadline: June 30, 2024 Final Deadline: July 31, 2024 (increased fee) Festival Dates: October 15-20, 2024 Submission Requirements: 1. Film completed after January 1, 2023 2. Maximum duration per category (see above) 3. Subtitles. Non-Chinese films must have English subtitles; Non-English films must have English or Chinese subtitles 4. Format: Digital file (MP4, MOV) in 1080p or higher Entry Fees: Early Bird: US$20/RMB¥140 Regular: US$30/RMB¥210 Final: US$40/RMB¥280 Student Fee: US$10/RMB¥70 (all deadlines) Shanghai residents submit for free to Shanghai Spotlight category Prizes & Opportunities: Grand Prize: US$5,000 + mentorship with established director Category Winners: US$1,000 each Audience Choice Award: US$500 All selected films: Screening at festival + online platform for 3 months Top 10 films: Consideration for Oscar-qualifying festivals partnership How to Submit: 1. Complete online form at www.sisff.submit.com 2. Upload film via secure link 3. Pay entry fee 4. Send physical press kit to: SISFF Selection Committee Room 201, Shanghai Film Art Center 123 Nanjing West Road, Shanghai Contact: Email: submit@sisff.cn WeChat Official Account: SISFF_Official For inquiries, please call: 021-6327 8899 (Available Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) 1. A 25-minute documentary about Beijing would qualify for: A. Narrative Short category B. Shanghai Spotlight category C. Documentary Short category D. Both B and C 2. Which prize includes professional guidance? A. Category Winner B. Grand Prize C. Audience Choice Award D. All selected films 3. What must a French film without dialogue include? A. Chinese subtitles only B. English or Chinese subtitles C. French transcript D. No subtitles required B When I was twelve, the patch of woods behind our suburban neighborhood was my entire world. It was my escape, my fortress, and my personal kingdom. I believed I knew every gnarled (粗糙的）oak, every hidden rabbit path, and every silent clearing. Or at least, I thought I did. My sense of ownership was first challenged the day I discovered the stone. It was perfectly round, smoothed by time, and placed noticeably atop a large, mossy log — a log I used as my secret bench. It hadn’t been there the day before my initial curiosity swiftly evolved into annoyance. An intruder was in my woods. A week later, I finally saw him. An old man, moving with a slow, deliberate grace through the spotted light. He would pause here and there touching a tree trunk with adoration, examining a leaf. He carried no backpack, just a simple wooden staff. Fueled on a mix of boredom and irritation, I stepped onto the path to confront him. “This is my place,” I announced. He stopped, and his eyes, the color of the sky before a storm, settled on me. There was no anger in them, only a calm, deep patience. “Is it?” he asked, his voice like rustling leaves. “I’ve been walking these woods for forty years. I suppose we’ve been sharing it all along without knowing.” His name was Silas. He wasn’t an intruder; he was a keeper. Gradually our accidental meetings became planned encounters. He never taught me in a formal way. Instead, he simply paid profound attention to everything around us, and in doing so, gently guided my own. He showed me how to identify a tree by the texture of its bark alone. He taught me to listen — not just with my ears, but with my whole being — to the distinct silences between a woodpecker’s drill and the wind’s sigh through the pines. One memorable afternoon, we found a young deer, its leg cruelly trapped in a discarded piece of wire fencing. I panicked, wanting to run for help. Silas simply knelt. Moving with immense care, he hummed a low, steady tune. His hands were tranquil as he worked the wire loose. The deer, which had been thrashing in fear, grew still, watching him. Once free, it bounded away into the undergrowth. Silas didn’t celebrate. He quietly collected the fencing to dispose of properly. “We help when we can,” he said. “But mostly, we try not to harm. And we always clean up our own mess.” The following spring, my family moved away. I never saw Silas again. But the woods, and his lessons, stayed with me. He taught me that nature is neither a kingdom to be ruled, nor merely a playground to be used. It is a living relationship to be tended — a partnership built on humility patience, and quiet observation. I never became a keeper of a forest, but I learned to be a thoughtful keeper of my own small patch of the world, wherever that might be. 4. How did the author initially feel about the old man in the woods? A. Curious and friendly. B. Respectful and admiring. C. Threatened and selfish. D. Indifferent and uninterested. 5. What does Silas’s act of freeing the deer primarily demonstrate about his philosophy? A. He has a rare magical ability to calm wild creatures and resolve dangers with it. B. He views such encounters as teaching moments to show survival skills to the boy. C. He deems any human intervention justified if it eases animals’ immediate suffering. D. He favors kind, direct action when needed, plus reducing harm and taking responsibility. 6. What is the main method by which Silas “teaches” the boy? A. Giving formal lectures about ecology. B. Assigning books and articles to read. C. Modeling a way of observing and interacting with nature. D. Testing the boy’s knowledge regularly. 7. What is the most significant change in the author’s understanding of nature by the end of the story? A. He decided to become a professional forest ranger. B. He learned many new facts about plants and animals. C. He realized the woods were much bigger than he thought. D. His view shifted from one of ownership to one of responsibility. C We all naturally know that sleep is vital, but modern science is now showing exactly why it is necessary for our brain’s health and function. The research focus is increasingly on deep sleep, the most restoring and physically important period of our nightly sleep cycle. During this special stage, two amazing, connected processes take place, both essential for brain maintenance and long-term cognitive health. Firstly, deep sleep starts up the brain’s newly discovered waste-clearance network, the glymphatic system (脑部类淋巴系统) which acts as the brain’s special overnight cleaning team. Cerebrospinal fluid, a clear liquid around the brain and spinal cord, flows much faster through brain tissue than when we are awake. This regular flushing clears metabolic waste that builds up after a day of neural activity, especially beta-amyloid — a sticky protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Long-term poor deep sleep may slow this cleaning process, letting harmful substances accumulate over time. However, deep sleep is not just for cellular cleaning; it also strengthens neural connections and helps with memory consolidation. When awake, we store new experiences in a temporary notepad, the hippocampus, a seahorse-shaped brain region with limited space. During slow-wave sleep, important memories are replayed and moved to the neocortex, the brain’s permanent storage system. Without enough deep sleep, memories stay weak and hard to remember. Worryingly, modern lifestyles — artificial light, digital overuse, irregular routines and high stress — are reducing deep sleep quality and length. Prioritizing deep sleep is not a comfort but a necessity for long-term cognitive ability. Simple steps help: keep a regular sleep schedule, create a dark and quiet bedroom, cut down on caffeine and alcohol, and avoid screens before bed. These actions let our brains clean, repair and reorganize for the next day. 8. What is the primary function of the brain’s glymphatic system during deep sleep? A. To stabilize emotions B. To produce cerebrospinal fluid C. To remove waste from the brain D. To transfer memories to the neocortex 9. According to the passage, what might be a long-term consequence of chronically poor deep sleep? A. Immediate memory loss. B. A permanent increase in brain size. C. More risks of having Alzheimer’s disease. D. The immediate stop of the glymphatic system. 10. The author compares the hippocampus to “a temporary notepad” to illustrate that it ________. A. is only active during sleep B. stores memories permanently C. is responsible for removing waste D. holds new memories before strengthened 11. Which of the following can be a proper title for the passage? A. The significance of deep sleep B. The danger of sleep disorders C. The tracking of our sleep cycle D. Different stages of sleep process D The smartphone, once a famous symbol of connection and freedom, has contrarily turned into a digital leash that blurs the boundaries between work and home, public and private. Under the constant pressure of being always available, these once-clear lines have disappeared, leading to a heated public discussion about the need for an official “right to stop connecting” This proposed right refers to establishing legal protections for employees, allowing them to rightfully ignore work-related emails, calls, and messages during their non-working hours without fear of being punished. Its argument is grounded in well-documented harms. The constant intrusion of work demands into personal time damages mental well-being, causing burnout, long-term anxiety, and harming family relationships. It creates an unhealthy culture of unspoken expectation, where being “always available” is misunderstood as devotion, thus punishing those who properly protect their time for rest and recovery. Critics, often from business circles, claim that such laws limit operational flexibility and hold back new ideas. They argue that in a closely connected global economy, communication at different times across time zones is absolutely necessary. However, this point of view basically mixes up flexibility with being always available. Real flexibility enables employees to freely arrange their own schedule to reach goals. On the contrary, being forced to be reachable all day long ties people to a passive working state. It breaks the time of deep concentration and relaxing rest, which, ironically, are the very foundation of creative thinking and long-term new ideas. Legally requiring the right to stop working after hours does not forbid working beyond the usual time when both sides agree. Instead, it tries to reset the balance of power between employers and employees. It sets continuous personal time as the basic legal and social standard, rather than an optional benefit given by an employer. Leading countries like France have put such systems into practice not to slow down business, but to protect people’s basic need to mentally step away from work and get relaxed. In essence, this problem is more than just measuring work efficiency. It is basically about personal freedom — the regaining of control over our time and attention, which have become our most valuable and threatened resources in the digital age. Setting this right as a law is a strong declaration: people are not just business resources to be used for non-stop profit, but human beings whose value is far more than what they produce economically. It is an important and necessary step toward building a more sustainable and human-friendly connection between technology, work and life in the 21st century. 12. In Paragraph 1, the phrase “digital leash” is used to suggest that smartphones ________. A. are great tools for organizing social lives B. have become a tool that limits our freedom C. function mainly as expensive fashion items D. are mostly used by managers to track staff 13. What can be inferred about the “unhealthy culture of unspoken expectation” mentioned in Paragraph 2? A. It is based on official rules that encourage overtime. B. It puts silent pressure on staff to work after hours. C. It helps employees clearly separate work and life. D. It guarantees extra pay for after-hours communication. 14. According to the author, what is a key difference between true flexibility and constant availability? A. True flexibility increases a company’s operational costs. B. True flexibility requires employees to always answer calls. C. True flexibility means self-management, not constant availability. D. True flexibility and constant availability both help foster deep focus. 15. The author’s primary purpose in writing this article is to ________. A. promote a specific brand of productivity software B. compare different countries’ workplace regulations C. advocate for legal protection of personal time from work D. analyze the technical evolution of communication tools 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。选项中有两项多余选项。 The Lost Art of Deep Reading In an age of infinite scrolling and 15-second videos, the practice of sustained, focused reading is becoming endangered. While we read more words than ever — text messages, social media posts, news headlines — we engage in what researchers call “horizontal reading”: skimming across surfaces without diving deep. ____16____ A study from the University of California found that the average person spends only 26 seconds on an online article before clicking away. Our brains are being rewired for constant distraction, making sustained attention to long texts increasingly difficult. The consequences extend beyond literature. Deep reading develops critical thinking, empathy, and patience — cognitive muscles essential for democracy and personal relationships. The loss of this habit has already shown tangible negative effects in professional fields that demand rigorous textual analysis. ____17____ When we read deeply, we enter another person’s consciousness, following complex thoughts across pages. This mental training helps us understand real people in our lives. Neuroscience reveals why this matters. MRI scans (磁共振成像扫描) show that deep reading activates both hemispheres of the brain, creating rich neural connections. ____18____ In contrast, skimming activates only limited regions associated with basic decoding. Some argue technology can solve the problem it created. E-readers with distraction-free modes and apps that reward sustained reading attempt to recreate focus. ____19____ The solution may be simpler: intentionally carving out uninterrupted reading time just as we schedule exercise or meals. Schools have a crucial role. Many are reintroducing sustained silent reading periods where students read physical books of their choice without tests or reports. The goal isn’t assessment but immersion. ____20____ As one teacher noted, “We’re not teaching them what to read, but how to be readers.” Ultimately, the future of deep reading depends on recognizing its value not as entertainment but as cognitive nourishment. In a world shouting for our attention, the quiet act of following a thought through chapters may be one of the most radical and necessary forms of resistance. A. However, these tools often fail against the powerful pull of notifications. B. This “deep reading brain” shows increased activity in areas linked to language, memory, and visualization. C. Surprisingly, children who read digitally comprehend less than those reading print. D. The statistics confirm what we instinctively feel. E. For example. legal professionals have reported a decline in their ability to analyze complex documents. F. Meanwhile, video platforms continue to shorten attention spans with ever-shorter content. G. The focus is on rebuilding the attention span that digital life has fragmented. 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，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 In our fast-paced modern life, the sense of community sometimes seems to fade. However, in my neighborhood, this trend was ____21____ with a simple idea. It all started when Mrs. Green, an elderly widow, mentioned how she missed the ____22____ of large family dinners. Inspired by her words, several of us decided to organize a monthly “Community Potluck (百乐餐)” where everyone ____23____ a dish. The first month, we were ____24____ about the turnout. To our delight, over twenty families ____25____, each bringing a unique contribution to the shared table. The atmosphere was filled with laughter and the ____26____ smell of home-cooked food. These gatherings have done more than just fill our stomachs. They have ____27____ invisible barriers between us. Teenagers who used to be ____28____ in their phones now help set up tables. Mr. Johnson, a retired carpenter, fixed little Emma’s wobbly chair on the spot, ____29____ a warm smile. We share not only recipes but also stories, advice, and sometimes even ____30____ when someone faces difficulties. Last winter, when the Miller family’s heater broke down, it was at the potluck that we ____31____ about it. By the next day, an electrician from our street had fixed it, while others offered spare heaters. No formal request was needed; help was given ____32____. The potluck has taught us that a strong community isn’t built overnight but through small, ____33____ acts of kindness. It creates a safety net of relationships, proving that in sharing what we have — be it food, time, or a helping hand — we ____34____ a sense of belonging that makes our neighborhood not just a place to live, but a place to ____35____ call home. 21. A. turned around B. brought up C. taken in D. put away 22. A. routine B. chaos C. warmth D. silence 23. A. purchased B. designed C. contributed D. ordered 24. A. confident B. anxious C. excited D. curious 25. A. appeared B. disappeared C. approached D. admired 26. A. faint B. artificial C. inviting D. strange 27. A. built B. removed C. discovered D. highlighted 28. A. thrown B. looked C. buried D. taken 29. A. exchanging B. hiding C. forcing D. avoiding 30. A. tools B. secrets C. responsibilities D. concerns 31. A. cared B. debated C. learned D. complained 32. A. reluctantly B. voluntarily C. formally D. conditionally 33. A. dramatic B. consistent C. demanding D. random 34. A. question B. weaken C. cultivate D. imagine 35. A. reluctantly B. instantly C. temporarily D. faithfully 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)或括号内单词的正确形式。 The exports of China’s sporting goods and equipment surged 16.7 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2024, outpacing the overall export growth during the same period by 9.8 percentage points, according to data recently ___36___ (release) by the General Administration of Customs (GAC). Data from the World Trade Organization showed that global trade in sporting goods has nearly tripled in almost 30 years, and China has become ___37___ world’s top exporter of sporting goods. In Jinping county of Guizhou Province, a global production hub for badminton shuttlecocks, more than 100,000 shuttlecocks ___38___ (sell) worldwide every day. Hu Bing, production manager of a local sports company, said, “About one ___39___ every 10 shuttlecocks in the world comes from Jinping.” Last year, his company produced over 4 million dozen shuttlecocks, ___40___ output value reached 340million yuan. The first half of 2024 saw the company achieve remarkable growth, with exports ___41___ (skyrocket) by around 40 percent year-on-year. The inclusion of skateboarding as an Olympic sport has further fueled demand, particularly in countries like Russia and Japan. This is ___42___ exports of skateboards surged by over 50 percent in the first quarter. ___43___ (boost) the pace of “going global”, Chinese companies need to rely on greener products with higher technological content. Zhou Hongda, a company manager, believes the key to ___44___ (succeed) overseas lies in continuous innovation and quality improvement. In fact, Chinese enterprises are now exporting not only products, but also technology and services. Many foreign clients speak ____45____ (high) of Chinese production technology. It is clear to everyone that “Made-in-China” sporting goods are winning more global recognition. 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. 假定你是李华，你校英语广播站计划推出一档新栏目“每日金曲 (Song of the Day)”。请你给栏目负责人Mr. Smith写一封邮件，内容包括： (1) 你的看法； (2) 你的建议。 注意： (1) 写作词数应为80左右； (2) 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Dear Mr. Smith, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节：读后续写（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。 That year when my twin sister Nancy and I were about 6 years old, we eagerly looked forward to the arrival of New Year’s Day. When the day finally came, our mother prepared many dishes, including a whole chicken, uncut and tempting. We were especially drawn to the juicy chicken legs which made our mouths water. We couldn’t resist the urge to sink our teeth into one. However, we were somehow afraid that Mom wouldn’t let us eat the chicken before dinner. Just as Mom was making her final dish, she realized she had forgotten an ingredient and headed out to the town for a quick grocery run. Our 12-year-old sister Rene was absorbed in a book in her bedroom, and the chicken was sitting invitingly on the kitchen table. Our perfect chance had come. We went to “steal” the chicken legs! Nancy giggled (咯咯地笑) . “Shhh!” I whispered. “Our sister will hear us, and stop our plan.” Quiet as mice, we tiptoed into the kitchen. I swiftly grabbed a small knife Nancy had found and eagerly began cutting the chicken legs. Nancy smiled and reminded me to hurry up. “I’m trying,” I replied, “but this knife isn’t working.” Desperate, we both grabbed a leg and pulled as hard as we could. Both legs came off at the same time. We both hit the floor, a leg in hand—success! With delight, we began feasting on our delicious chicken legs. Then we heard a car door shut. “Mom!” we both whispered. “Run!” I said quietly. Nancy hit the stairs. I was right on her heels. We quickly escaped to our bedroom and jumped into bed, carefully hiding our treasures under the blankets so that no one would see them. Now, all we had to do was close our eyes and pretend to be sound asleep. “Brilliant idea!” we thought smugly (沾沾自喜地). Mom stepped into the house, and the first thing she noticed was the chicken on the table—two legs gone, with messy scratches on the meat. Then we heard Mom’s footsteps approaching. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Pausing beside our bed, she asked, “Did the chicken legs run away by themselves?” ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ At dinner, Nancy and I sliced the remaining chicken into equal pieces. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2024级高二上学期元月英语练习 试卷 试卷满分：150分 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话读两遍。 1. Why is Craig standing outside? A. To wait for someone. B. To avoid a kind of smell. C. To stay away from the heat. 2. What is the woman’s main concern about planting bamboo? A. It might grow out of control. B. It is expensive to maintain. C. It will attract too many birds. 3. How does the man feel now? A. Worried. B. Confused. C. Relieved. 4. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Colleagues. B. Salesperson and customer. C. Tailor and client. 5. How much will the woman pay for her phone? A. £125. B. £150. C. £500. 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 is the purpose of the woman’s phone call? A. To apply for a job. B. To arrange a meeting. C. To interview the salesperson. 7. What does the man offer to do for the woman? A. Return her call. B. Take a message for her. C. Put her through to Mr. Burton’s secretary. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What does the man suggest doing? A. Having a party. B. Shortening the material. C. Meeting the companies first. 9. What will the speakers do in two weeks? A. Make a presentation. B. Draw some pictures. C. Start a project. 听第8段材料，回答第10至 12题。 10. What did the woman do in her teens? A. A casnier. B. A waitress. C. A salesperson. 11. What does the woman imply about her former jobs? A. They were hard work. B. They were suitable for her. C. They were not her favorite. 12. What might the woman do later? A. Further her studies. B. Look for another temporary job. C. Improve her academic performance. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What is Mary eager to do? A. Improve her teaching effectiveness. B. Present the topic in an interesting way. C. Build better relationships with students. 14. Why is Professor J. K. Simmons popular? A. His book is a bestseller. B. His teaching methods are creative. C. He is a senior teacher in the school. 15. Which learning approach does Professor J. K. Simmons suggest? A. Doing research in groups. B. Developing learning in pairs. C. Focusing on personal study skills. 16. What does Professor J. K. Simmons’ book mainly focus on? A. Guidance for classroom management. B. Student cooperation and individual growth. C. Relationships between teachers and students. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Who inspired Ann to be a nurse? A. Her father. B. Her teachers. C. Her cousin. 18. What did Ann’s teachers advise her to do? A. Improve her math. B. Practice her English. C. Focus on her biology. 19 What does Ann think of learning nursing? A. Effortless. B. Challenging. C. Enjoyable. 20. What does Ann value most about her job? A. The high pay. B. The career prospects. C. The sense of fulfillment. 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Shanghai International Short Film Festival 2024- Call for Entries About the Festival: Established in 2010, SISFF has become Asia’s premier platform for short films under 30 minutes. Our mission is to discover and promote emerging filmmakers while fostering cross-cultural dialogue through cinema. Competition Categories: 1. Narrative Short (under 30 mins) 2. Documentary Short (under 30 mins) 3. Animation Short (under 15 mins) 4. Student Film (must be currently enrolled) 5. Shanghai Spotlight (films about or shot/in Shanghai) Key Dates: Submission Opens: March 1, 2024 Early Bird Deadline: April 30, 2024 (reduced fee) Regular Deadline: June 30, 2024 Final Deadline: July 31, 2024 (increased fee) Festival Dates: October 15-20, 2024 Submission Requirements: 1. Film completed after January 1, 2023 2. Maximum duration per category (see above) 3. Subtitles. Non-Chinese films must have English subtitles; Non-English films must have English or Chinese subtitles 4. Format: Digital file (MP4, MOV) in 1080p or higher Entry Fees: Early Bird: US$20/RMB¥140 Regular: US$30/RMB¥210 Final: US$40/RMB¥280 Student Fee: US$10/RMB¥70 (all deadlines) Shanghai residents submit for free to Shanghai Spotlight category Prizes & Opportunities: Grand Prize: US$5,000 + mentorship with established director Category Winners: US$1,000 each Audience Choice Award: US$500 All selected films: Screening at festival + online platform for 3 months Top 10 films: Consideration for Oscar-qualifying festivals partnership How to Submit: 1. Complete online form at www.sisff.submit.com 2. Upload film via secure link 3. Pay entry fee 4. Send physical press kit to: SISFF Selection Committee Room 201, Shanghai Film Art Center 123 Nanjing West Road, Shanghai Contact: Email: submit@sisff.cn WeChat Official Account: SISFF_Official For inquiries, please call: 021-6327 8899 (Available Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) 1. A 25-minute documentary about Beijing would qualify for: A. Narrative Short category B. Shanghai Spotlight category C. Documentary Short category D. Both B and C 2. Which prize includes professional guidance? A. Category Winner B. Grand Prize C. Audience Choice Award D. All selected films 3. What must a French film without dialogue include? A. Chinese subtitles only B. English or Chinese subtitles C. French transcript D. No subtitles required 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章是上海国际短片节(SISFF)2024年的征稿通知，包含了赛事介绍、参赛类别、关键日期、提交要求、奖项设置、提交方式和联系方式等信息。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Competition Categories部分的“Documentary Short (under 30 mins) (纪录短片，时长30分钟以内)”可知，一部25分钟关于北京的纪录片符合纪录短片类别的要求。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Prizes & Opportunities部分的“Grand Prize: US$5,000 + mentorship with established director (大奖：5000美元奖金+资深导演一对一指导)”可知，大奖包含与资深导演的专业指导。故选B。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Submission Requirements部分的“Subtitles. Non-Chinese films must have English subtitles; Non-English films must have English or Chinese subtitles (字幕：非中文影片需配有英文字幕；非英语影片需配有英文或中文字幕)”可知，无对白的法国电影(属于非英语影片)必须包含英文字幕或中文字幕。故选B。 B When I was twelve, the patch of woods behind our suburban neighborhood was my entire world. It was my escape, my fortress, and my personal kingdom. I believed I knew every gnarled (粗糙的）oak, every hidden rabbit path, and every silent clearing. Or at least, I thought I did. My sense of ownership was first challenged the day I discovered the stone. It was perfectly round, smoothed by time, and placed noticeably atop a large, mossy log — a log I used as my secret bench. It hadn’t been there the day before my initial curiosity swiftly evolved into annoyance. An intruder was in my woods. A week later, I finally saw him. An old man, moving with a slow, deliberate grace through the spotted light. He would pause here and there touching a tree trunk with adoration, examining a leaf. He carried no backpack, just a simple wooden staff. Fueled on a mix of boredom and irritation, I stepped onto the path to confront him. “This is my place,” I announced. He stopped, and his eyes, the color of the sky before a storm, settled on me. There was no anger in them, only a calm, deep patience. “Is it?” he asked, his voice like rustling leaves. “I’ve been walking these woods for forty years. I suppose we’ve been sharing it all along without knowing.” His name was Silas. He wasn’t an intruder; he was a keeper. Gradually, our accidental meetings became planned encounters. He never taught me in a formal way. Instead, he simply paid profound attention to everything around us, and in doing so, gently guided my own. He showed me how to identify a tree by the texture of its bark alone. He taught me to listen — not just with my ears, but with my whole being — to the distinct silences between a woodpecker’s drill and the wind’s sigh through the pines. One memorable afternoon, we found a young deer, its leg cruelly trapped in a discarded piece of wire fencing. I panicked, wanting to run for help. Silas simply knelt. Moving with immense care, he hummed a low, steady tune. His hands were tranquil as he worked the wire loose. The deer, which had been thrashing in fear, grew still, watching him. Once free, it bounded away into the undergrowth. Silas didn’t celebrate. He quietly collected the fencing to dispose of properly. “We help when we can,” he said. “But mostly, we try not to harm. And we always clean up our own mess.” The following spring, my family moved away. I never saw Silas again. But the woods, and his lessons, stayed with me. He taught me that nature is neither a kingdom to be ruled, nor merely a playground to be used. It is a living relationship to be tended — a partnership built on humility patience, and quiet observation. I never became a keeper of a forest, but I learned to be a thoughtful keeper of my own small patch of the world, wherever that might be. 4. How did the author initially feel about the old man in the woods? A. Curious and friendly. B. Respectful and admiring. C. Threatened and selfish. D. Indifferent and uninterested. 5. What does Silas’s act of freeing the deer primarily demonstrate about his philosophy? A. He has a rare magical ability to calm wild creatures and resolve dangers with it. B. He views such encounters as teaching moments to show survival skills to the boy. C. He deems any human intervention justified if it eases animals’ immediate suffering. D. He favors kind, direct action when needed, plus reducing harm and taking responsibility. 6. What is the main method by which Silas “teaches” the boy? A. Giving formal lectures about ecology. B. Assigning books and articles to read. C. Modeling a way of observing and interacting with nature. D. Testing the boy’s knowledge regularly. 7. What is the most significant change in the author’s understanding of nature by the end of the story? A. He decided to become a professional forest ranger. B. He learned many new facts about plants and animals. C. He realized the woods were much bigger than he thought. D. His view shifted from one of ownership to one of responsibility. 【答案】4. C 5. D 6. C 7. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者通过回忆自己十二岁时在树林里与护林人Silas的相遇，表达了对自然应怀以谦逊、耐心和责任感的观点。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“It hadn’t been there the day before my initial curiosity swiftly evolved into annoyance. An intruder was in my woods. (那块石头前一天还不在那里，我最初的好奇很快就变成了恼怒。有个闯入者进到了我的树林里)”及第三段“Fueled on a mix of boredom and irritation, I stepped onto the path to confront him. (在无聊和恼怒的驱使下，我走上小径去质问他)”可知，作者最初对树林里的老人感到恼怒，觉得他是入侵者，有被冒犯和威胁的感觉。故选C。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段““We help when we can,” he said. “But mostly, we try not to harm. And we always clean up our own mess.” (“我们会在力所能及的时候伸出援手，”他说，“但最重要的是，我们尽量不去伤害。而且我们总是会清理自己留下的烂摊子。”)”以及他解救小鹿后清理铁丝网的行为可知，Silas的行为体现了他善良、在需要时采取直接行动、减少伤害并承担责任的理念。故选D。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Instead, he simply paid profound attention to everything around us, and in doing so, gently guided my own. He showed me how to identify a tree by the texture of its bark alone. He taught me to listen — not just with my ears, but with my whole being — to the distinct silences between a woodpecker’s drill and the wind’s sigh through the pines. (相反，他只是全身心地关注着我们周围的一切，并在这个过程中，温柔地引导我也这么做。他教我仅通过树皮的纹理来识别树木，还教我去聆听，不只是用耳朵，而是用整个身心，去感受啄木鸟啄木声与风吹过松林的叹息声之间那独特的静谧)”可知，Silas通过示范观察和与自然互动的方式来“教导”男孩。故选C。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“He taught me that nature is neither a kingdom to be ruled, nor merely a playground to be used. It is a living relationship to be tended — a partnership built on humility patience, and quiet observation. (他让我明白，自然既不是一个可以被统治的王国，也不只是一个供人玩乐的场所。它是一种需要用心呵护的鲜活关系，一种建立在谦逊、耐心和静默观察之上的伙伴关系)”可知，作者对自然的理解从最初的“所有权”观念转变为了“责任”观念。故选D。 C We all naturally know that sleep is vital, but modern science is now showing exactly why it is necessary for our brain’s health and function. The research focus is increasingly on deep sleep, the most restoring and physically important period of our nightly sleep cycle. During this special stage, two amazing, connected processes take place, both essential for brain maintenance and long-term cognitive health. Firstly, deep sleep starts up the brain’s newly discovered waste-clearance network, the glymphatic system (脑部类淋巴系统) which acts as the brain’s special overnight cleaning team. Cerebrospinal fluid, a clear liquid around the brain and spinal cord, flows much faster through brain tissue than when we are awake. This regular flushing clears metabolic waste that builds up after a day of neural activity, especially beta-amyloid — a sticky protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Long-term poor deep sleep may slow this cleaning process, letting harmful substances accumulate over time. However, deep sleep is not just for cellular cleaning; it also strengthens neural connections and helps with memory consolidation. When awake, we store new experiences in a temporary notepad, the hippocampus, a seahorse-shaped brain region with limited space. During slow-wave sleep, important memories are replayed and moved to the neocortex, the brain’s permanent storage system. Without enough deep sleep, memories stay weak and hard to remember. Worryingly, modern lifestyles — artificial light, digital overuse, irregular routines and high stress — are reducing deep sleep quality and length. Prioritizing deep sleep is not a comfort but a necessity for long-term cognitive ability. Simple steps help: keep a regular sleep schedule, create a dark and quiet bedroom, cut down on caffeine and alcohol, and avoid screens before bed. These actions let our brains clean, repair and reorganize for the next day. 8. What is the primary function of the brain’s glymphatic system during deep sleep? A. To stabilize emotions B. To produce cerebrospinal fluid C. To remove waste from the brain D. To transfer memories to the neocortex 9. According to the passage, what might be a long-term consequence of chronically poor deep sleep? A. Immediate memory loss. B. A permanent increase in brain size. C. More risks of having Alzheimer’s disease. D. The immediate stop of the glymphatic system. 10. The author compares the hippocampus to “a temporary notepad” to illustrate that it ________. A. is only active during sleep B. stores memories permanently C. is responsible for removing waste D. holds new memories before strengthened 11. Which of the following can be a proper title for the passage? A. The significance of deep sleep B. The danger of sleep disorders C. The tracking of our sleep cycle D. Different stages of sleep process 【答案】8. C 9. C 10. D 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了深度睡眠对大脑健康和功能至关重要，介绍了其清理废物和巩固记忆的作用及改善方法。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Firstly, deep sleep starts up the brain’s newly discovered waste-clearance network, the glymphatic system (脑部类淋巴系统) which acts as the brain’s special overnight cleaning team.(首先，深度睡眠启动了大脑新发现的废物清除网络——脑部类淋巴系统，它充当大脑特殊的夜间清洁团队。)”可知，深度睡眠期间大脑的脑部类淋巴系统的主要功能是清除大脑中的废物。故选C。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“This regular flushing clears metabolic waste that builds up after a day of neural activity, especially beta-amyloid — a sticky protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Long-term poor deep sleep may slow this cleaning process, letting harmful substances accumulate over time.(这种规律性的冲刷，能清除神经活动一天后堆积的代谢废物，尤其是β-淀粉样蛋白 —— 一种与阿尔茨海默病相关的黏性蛋白质。长期的深度睡眠不足，可能会减缓这一清理过程，让有害物质随时间不断堆积。)”可知，长期深度睡眠不佳可能会增加患阿尔茨海默病的风险。故选C。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“When awake, we store new experiences in a temporary notepad, the hippocampus, a seahorse-shaped brain region with limited space. During slow-wave sleep, important memories are replayed and moved to the neocortex, the brain’s permanent storage system.(当我们清醒时，我们会将新的经历存储在一个临时的记事本中，即海马体，这是一个形状像海马的大脑区域，空间有限。在慢波睡眠期间，重要的记忆会被重放并转移到大脑的永久存储系统——新皮层。)”可知，作者将海马体比作“临时记事本”是为了说明它在记忆被强化之前暂时存储新记忆。故选D。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段中“We all naturally know that sleep is vital, but modern science is now showing exactly why it is necessary for our brain’s health and function. The research focus is increasingly on deep sleep, the most restoring and physically important period of our nightly sleep cycle.(我们都自然地知道睡眠至关重要，但现代科学现在正确切地表明为什么它对我们的大脑健康和功能是必要的。研究越来越集中在深度睡眠上，这是我们夜间睡眠周期中最具恢复性和生理重要性的阶段。)”可知，本文主要介绍了深度睡眠对大脑健康和功能的重要性，包括其清理废物和巩固记忆的作用，以及现代生活方式对深度睡眠的影响和改善方法。因此，A选项“深度睡眠的重要性”最符合文章主旨。故选A。 D The smartphone, once a famous symbol of connection and freedom, has contrarily turned into a digital leash that blurs the boundaries between work and home, public and private. Under the constant pressure of being always available, these once-clear lines have disappeared, leading to a heated public discussion about the need for an official “right to stop connecting” This proposed right refers to establishing legal protections for employees, allowing them to rightfully ignore work-related emails, calls, and messages during their non-working hours without fear of being punished. Its argument is grounded in well-documented harms. The constant intrusion of work demands into personal time damages mental well-being, causing burnout, long-term anxiety, and harming family relationships. It creates an unhealthy culture of unspoken expectation, where being “always available” is misunderstood as devotion, thus punishing those who properly protect their time for rest and recovery. Critics, often from business circles, claim that such laws limit operational flexibility and hold back new ideas. They argue that in a closely connected global economy, communication at different times across time zones is absolutely necessary. However, this point of view basically mixes up flexibility with being always available. Real flexibility enables employees to freely arrange their own schedule to reach goals. On the contrary, being forced to be reachable all day long ties people to a passive working state. It breaks the time of deep concentration and relaxing rest, which, ironically, are the very foundation of creative thinking and long-term new ideas. Legally requiring the right to stop working after hours does not forbid working beyond the usual time when both sides agree. Instead, it tries to reset the balance of power between employers and employees. It sets continuous personal time as the basic legal and social standard, rather than an optional benefit given by an employer. Leading countries like France have put such systems into practice not to slow down business, but to protect people’s basic need to mentally step away from work and get relaxed. In essence, this problem is more than just measuring work efficiency. It is basically about personal freedom — the regaining of control over our time and attention, which have become our most valuable and threatened resources in the digital age. Setting this right as a law is a strong declaration: people are not just business resources to be used for non-stop profit, but human beings whose value is far more than what they produce economically. It is an important and necessary step toward building a more sustainable and human-friendly connection between technology, work and life in the 21st century. 12. In Paragraph 1, the phrase “digital leash” is used to suggest that smartphones ________. A. are great tools for organizing social lives B. have become a tool that limits our freedom C. function mainly as expensive fashion items D. are mostly used by managers to track staff 13. What can be inferred about the “unhealthy culture of unspoken expectation” mentioned in Paragraph 2? A. It is based on official rules that encourage overtime. B. It puts silent pressure on staff to work after hours. C. It helps employees clearly separate work and life. D. It guarantees extra pay for after-hours communication. 14. According to the author what is a key difference between true flexibility and constant availability? A. True flexibility increases a company’s operational costs. B. True flexibility requires employees to always answer calls. C. True flexibility means self-management not constant availability. D. True flexibility and constant availability both help foster deep focus. 15. The author’s primary purpose in writing this article is to ________. A. promote a specific brand of productivity software B. compare different countries’ workplace regulations C. advocate for legal protection of personal time from work D. analyze the technical evolution of communication tools 【答案】12. B 13. B 14. C 15. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章以智能手机从连接与自由的象征沦为模糊工作与生活边界的“数字枷锁”为切入点，引出公众对官方“断联权”的热议，阐释了该权利的内涵与设立的必要性，反驳了商界对其的质疑，点明设立这一法定权利的核心是捍卫个人自由，也是构建科技、工作与生活和谐关系的关键一步。 【12题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段“The smartphone, once a famous symbol of connection and freedom, has contrarily turned into a digital leash that blurs the boundaries between work and home, public and private (智能手机曾是连接与自由的著名象征，如今却相反地沦为了digital leash，模糊了工作与家庭、公共与私人领域的边界)”可知，智能手机原本代表自由，如今却起到了相反的作用，模糊各类边界的同时限制了人们的自由，因此“digital leash”旨在表明智能手机成了限制人们自由的工具。故选B。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“It creates an unhealthy culture of unspoken expectation, where being always available is misunderstood as devotion, thus punishing those who properly protect their time for rest and recovery (这造就了一种存在隐性期待的不良文化，在这种文化中，时刻保持在线被曲解为敬业，进而那些合理安排休息和恢复时间的人会受到不公对待)”可知，这种不良文化中，企业和职场会对员工形成一种无声的要求，即要求员工在非工作时间也保持工作状态，这是一种无形的压力。故选B。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“However, this point of view basically mixes up flexibility with being always available. Real flexibility enables employees to freely arrange their own schedule to reach goals. On the contrary, being forced to be reachable all day long ties people to a passive working state (然而，这一观点本质上混淆了灵活性与时刻保持在线。真正的灵活性能让员工自由安排自己的日程以达成目标，相反，被迫全天保持可联系状态会让人陷入被动的工作状态)”可知，作者认为真正的灵活性和时刻保持在线的关键区别在于，真正的灵活性是让员工自主管理个人日程，而非被迫时刻保持工作在线的状态。故选C。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，文章开篇引出“断联权”的热议话题，接着阐释该权利的内涵、设立的现实意义，反驳了对其的质疑，说明其设立的核心是重构雇佣双方的权力平衡，最后点明设立这一法定权利是捍卫个人自由、构建科技与工作生活和谐关系的必要举措，全文始终围绕倡导为个人时间设立免受工作侵扰的法律保护展开。故选C。 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。选项中有两项多余选项。 The Lost Art of Deep Reading In an age of infinite scrolling and 15-second videos, the practice of sustained, focused reading is becoming endangered. While we read more words than ever — text messages, social media posts, news headlines — we engage in what researchers call “horizontal reading”: skimming across surfaces without diving deep. ____16____ A study from the University of California found that the average person spends only 26 seconds on an online article before clicking away. Our brains are being rewired for constant distraction, making sustained attention to long texts increasingly difficult. The consequences extend beyond literature. Deep reading develops critical thinking, empathy, and patience — cognitive muscles essential for democracy and personal relationships. The loss of this habit has already shown tangible negative effects in professional fields that demand rigorous textual analysis. ____17____ When we read deeply, we enter another person’s consciousness, following complex thoughts across pages. This mental training helps us understand real people in our lives. Neuroscience reveals why this matters. MRI scans (磁共振成像扫描) show that deep reading activates both hemispheres of the brain, creating rich neural connections. ____18____ In contrast, skimming activates only limited regions associated with basic decoding. Some argue technology can solve the problem it created. E-readers with distraction-free modes and apps that reward sustained reading attempt to recreate focus. ____19____ The solution may be simpler: intentionally carving out uninterrupted reading time, just as we schedule exercise or meals. Schools have a crucial role. Many are reintroducing sustained silent reading periods where students read physical books of their choice without tests or reports. The goal isn’t assessment but immersion. ____20____ As one teacher noted, “We’re not teaching them what to read, but how to be readers.” Ultimately, the future of deep reading depends on recognizing its value not as entertainment but as cognitive nourishment. In a world shouting for our attention, the quiet act of following a thought through chapters may be one of the most radical and necessary forms of resistance. A. However, these tools often fail against the powerful pull of notifications. B. This “deep reading brain” shows increased activity in areas linked to language, memory, and visualization. C. Surprisingly, children who read digitally comprehend less than those reading print. D. The statistics confirm what we instinctively feel. E. For example. legal professionals have reported a decline in their ability to analyze complex documents. F. Meanwhile, video platforms continue to shorten attention spans with ever-shorter content. G. The focus is on rebuilding the attention span that digital life has fragmented. 【答案】16. D 17. E 18. B 19. A 20. G 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章以深度阅读这一逐渐被遗忘的能力为主题，指出在碎片化阅读的时代，深度阅读正面临消亡的危机，阐述了深度阅读的重要价值、神经科学层面的意义。 【16题详解】 上文“While we read more words than ever — text messages, social media posts, news headlines — we engage in what researchers call “horizontal reading”: skimming across surfaces without diving deep. (尽管我们读的文字比以往任何时候都多——短信、社交媒体帖子、新闻标题——但我们进行的是研究人员所说的“横向阅读”：浅尝辄止，而非深入研读。)”点明了当下人们浅阅读的现状，下文“A study from the University of California found that the average person spends only 26 seconds on an online article before clicking away. (加州大学的一项研究发现，普通人在一篇网络文章上平均只停留26秒就会点击离开。)”用具体的研究数据佐证这一现状。D项“数据证实了我们的直觉感受”承上启下，承接上文人们对浅阅读的直观感受，引出下文的具体统计数据，让主观感受与客观数据形成衔接，符合语境。故选D。 【17题详解】 上文“The loss of this habit has already shown tangible negative effects in professional fields that demand rigorous textual analysis. (这一习惯的丧失已经在需要严谨文本分析的专业领域显现出明显的负面影响。)”指出深度阅读习惯缺失在专业领域产生了负面影响，下文“When we read deeply, we enter another person’s consciousness, following complex thoughts across pages. (当我们深度阅读时，我们会进入另一个人的意识，跟随书页间的复杂思绪。)” 转回深度阅读的积极作用。E项“例如，法律从业者反映分析复杂文件的能力下降”承上启下，以举例的方式具体说明上文提到的“明显负面影响”，让抽象的表述变得具体，符合说明文的表达逻辑。故选E。 【18题详解】 上文“MRI scans (磁共振成像扫描) show that deep reading activates both hemispheres of the brain, creating rich neural connections. (磁共振成像扫描显示，深度阅读会激活大脑的两个半球，形成丰富的神经连接。)”介绍了深度阅读对大脑活动的积极影响，下文“In contrast, skimming activates only limited regions associated with basic decoding. (相比之下，略读只会激活与基础解码相关的有限区域。)”将深度阅读与略读的大脑活动进行对比。B项“这种‘深度阅读大脑’在与语言、记忆和视觉化相关的区域表现出更强的活动”承上启下，承接上文深度阅读激活大脑的内容，进一步具体说明深度阅读时大脑的活动特点，为下文的对比做铺垫，逻辑连贯。故选B。 【19题详解】 上文“Some argue technology can solve the problem it created. E-readers with distraction-free modes and apps that reward sustained reading attempt to recreate focus. (一些人认为科技可以解决它所制造的问题。带有无干扰模式的电子阅读器和奖励持续阅读的应用程序试图重新营造专注的氛围。)”介绍了人们试图用科技手段解决阅读分心问题的做法，下文“The solution may be simpler: intentionally carving out uninterrupted reading time, just as we schedule exercise or meals. (解决方案可能更简单：有意留出不受干扰的阅读时间，就像我们安排锻炼或吃饭的时间一样。)”提出了更简单有效的解决办法。A项“然而，这些工具往往难以抵挡通知信息的强大吸引力”承上启下，通过“然而”转折，指出上文科技手段的局限性，自然引出下文更优的解决办法，符合语境。故选A。 【20题详解】 上文“Many are reintroducing sustained silent reading periods where students read physical books of their choice without tests or reports. The goal isn’t assessment but immersion. (许多学校重新引入了持续默读时间，让学生阅读自己选择的实体书，不进行测试或写报告。目标不是评估，而是沉浸其中。)”介绍了学校为培养学生深度阅读能力采取的措施及核心目标，下文“As one teacher noted, “We’re not teaching them what to read, but how to be readers.” (正如一位教师所说：“我们不是教他们读什么，而是教他们如何成为读者。”)”引用教师的话进一步说明该举措的核心目的。G项“重点是重建被数字生活碎片化的注意力持续时间”承上启下，精准点明学校这些举措的核心重点，与上文的“沉浸其中”、下文的“教他们如何成为读者”相呼应，逻辑通顺。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，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 In our fast-paced modern life, the sense of community sometimes seems to fade. However, in my neighborhood, this trend was ____21____ with a simple idea. It all started when Mrs. Green, an elderly widow, mentioned how she missed the ____22____ of large family dinners. Inspired by her words, several of us decided to organize a monthly “Community Potluck (百乐餐)” where everyone ____23____ a dish. The first month, we were ____24____ about the turnout. To our delight, over twenty families ____25____, each bringing a unique contribution to the shared table. The atmosphere was filled with laughter and the ____26____ smell of home-cooked food. These gatherings have done more than just fill our stomachs. They have ____27____ invisible barriers between us. Teenagers who used to be ____28____ in their phones now help set up tables. Mr. Johnson, a retired carpenter, fixed little Emma’s wobbly chair on the spot, ____29____ a warm smile. We share not only recipes but also stories, advice, and sometimes even ____30____ when someone faces difficulties. Last winter, when the Miller family’s heater broke down, it was at the potluck that we ____31____ about it. By the next day, an electrician from our street had fixed it, while others offered spare heaters. No formal request was needed; help was given ____32____. The potluck has taught us that a strong community isn’t built overnight but through small, ____33____ acts of kindness. It creates a safety net of relationships, proving that in sharing what we have — be it food, time, or a helping hand — we ____34____ a sense of belonging that makes our neighborhood not just a place to live, but a place to ____35____ call home. 21. A. turned around B. brought up C. taken in D. put away 22. A. routine B. chaos C. warmth D. silence 23. A. purchased B. designed C. contributed D. ordered 24. A. confident B. anxious C. excited D. curious 25. A. appeared B. disappeared C. approached D. admired 26. A. faint B. artificial C. inviting D. strange 27. A. built B. removed C. discovered D. highlighted 28. A. thrown B. looked C. buried D. taken 29. A. exchanging B. hiding C. forcing D. avoiding 30. A. tools B. secrets C. responsibilities D. concerns 31. A. cared B. debated C. learned D. complained 32. A. reluctantly B. voluntarily C. formally D. conditionally 33. A. dramatic B. consistent C. demanding D. random 34. A. question B. weaken C. cultivate D. imagine 35. A. reluctantly B. instantly C. temporarily D. faithfully 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. C 29. A 30. D 31. C 32. B 33. B 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者所在社区通过每月举办“百乐餐”活动，增强了邻里间的联系和互助精神。 【21题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：然而，在我的社区，这一趋势被一个简单的想法扭转了。A. turned around扭转；B. brought up抚养；C. taken in吸收；D. put away收起。根据上文“In our fast-paced modern life, the sense of community sometimes seems to fade. However, in my neighborhood, this trend was”和下文“It creates a safety net of relationships, proving that in sharing what we have — be it food, time, or a helping hand — we ______ a sense of belonging that makes our neighborhood not just a place to live, but a place to ______ call home.”可知，这里表示转折，在我们快节奏的现代生活中，社区意识有时似乎会消失。然而，在作者的社区，这种趋势被扭转了，作者所在的社区中人们逐渐产生归属感。故选A。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：格林夫人是一位年迈的寡妇，她提到自己怀念大家庭聚餐的温馨。A. routine常规；B. chaos混乱；C. warmth温暖；D. silence沉默。根据下文“large family dinners”可知，大家庭聚餐的核心是温馨的氛围，结合后文社区聚餐的暖心场景，此处指“聚餐带来的温暖”。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：受她的话启发，我们中的几个人决定每月组织一次“社区百乐餐”，每个人都贡献一道菜。A. purchased购买；B. designed设计；C. contributed贡献；D. ordered命令。根据上文“several of us decided to organize a monthly “Community Potluck (百乐餐)” where everyone”和下文“a dish”、“each bringing a unique contribution to the shared table”可知，百乐餐的核心特点是参与人员各带一道菜分享，contribute a dish表示“出一道菜，贡献一道菜”，符合语境。故选C。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：第一个月，我们担心参加的人数。A. confident自信的；B. anxious焦虑的；C. excited兴奋的；D. curious好奇的。根据下文“about the turnout. To our delight, over twenty families ______, each bringing a unique contribution to the shared table”可知，起初大家对活动的参与情况心里没底，内心充满担忧。后文描述了有二十多个家庭参加，让大家很高兴，不再担心，故选B。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：令我们高兴的是，二十多个家庭都到场了，每个家庭都为共享的餐桌带来了独一份的美食。A. appeared出现，到场；B. disappeared消失；C. approached接近；D. admired钦佩。根据下文“each bringing a unique contribution to the shared table”可知，二十多个家庭都现身、到场参与。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：现场的氛围充满了欢声笑语，还有诱人的家常菜香味。A. faint微弱的；B. artificial人造的；C. inviting诱人的；D. strange奇怪的。根据下文“smell of home-cooked food”可知，家常菜的香味会让人产生食欲，inviting smell“诱人的香味”，符合语境。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：它们还消除了我们之间的无形障碍。A. built建造；B. removed消除；C. discovered发现；D. highlighted突出。根据下文“invisible barriers between us. Teenagers who used to be ______ in their phones now help set up tables. Mr. Johnson, a retired carpenter, fixed little Emma’s wobbly chair on the spot, ______ a warm smile. We share not only recipes but also stories, advice, and sometimes even ______ when someone faces difficulties.”可知，后文描述青少年帮忙、邻居主动修东西等和睦场景，所以聚会让邻里间的隔阂消失了。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：曾经埋头于手机的青少年现在帮忙摆桌子。A. thrown扔；B. looked看；C. buried埋；D. taken拿。根据下文“in their phones”可知，青少年专注玩手机不参与外界。be buried in表示“埋头于”。故选C。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：退休的木匠约翰逊先生当场修好了小艾玛摇晃的椅子，交换了一个温暖的微笑。A. exchanging交换；B. hiding隐藏；C. forcing强迫；D. avoiding避免。根据上文“Mr. Johnson, a retired carpenter, fixed little Emma’s wobbly chair on the spot”和下文“a warm smile”可知，约翰逊先生修椅子时面露温暖的笑容，和邻居交换了一个温暖的微笑。exchanging a warm smile贴合邻里间友善的氛围。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们不仅分享食谱，还分享故事、建议，甚至当有人遇到困难时，我们也会分享担忧。A. tools工具；B. secrets秘密；C. responsibilities责任；D. concerns担忧。根据下文“when someone faces difficulties”可知，邻里间会互相分担他人遇到困难时的烦恼和忧虑。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：去年冬天，米勒家的暖气坏了，我们是在百乐餐上得知这件事的。A. cared关心；B. debated辩论；C. learned得知；D. complained抱怨。根据上文“Last winter, when the Miller family’s heater broke down, it was at the potluck that we”和下文“about it. By the next day, an electrician from our street had fixed it, while others offered spare heaters”可知，后文描述邻里主动帮忙修暖气的情节，此处指“得知米勒家暖气坏了的消息”，learn about sth“得知某事”。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：不需要正式的请求，帮助是自愿提供的。A. reluctantly不情愿地；B. voluntarily自愿地；C. formally正式地；D. conditionally有条件地。根据上文“No formal request was needed; help was given”可知，邻里的帮助是主动、无要求的，即“自愿地”提供帮助。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：百乐餐教会我们，一个强大的社区不是一夜之间建成的，而是通过小小的、持续的善举建成的。A. dramatic戏剧性的；B. consistent持续的；C. demanding要求高的；D. random随机的。根据上文“several of us decided to organize a monthly “Community Potluck (百乐餐)””、“The potluck has taught us that a strong community isn’t built overnight but through small”和下文“acts of kindness”可知，前文描述“每月一次的百乐餐”和邻里间持续的互相帮助，可知社区的建立依靠“持续的，一贯的”小善举。故选B。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：它创造了一个关系安全网，证明在分享我们所拥有的东西——无论是食物、时间还是帮助之手——我们培养了一种归属感，使我们的社区不仅仅是一个居住的地方，而是一个可以真诚地称之为家的地方。A. question质疑；B. weaken削弱；C. cultivate培养；D. imagine想象。根据下文“a sense of belonging that makes our neighborhood not just a place to live, but a place to ______ call home”可知，“归属感”并非天生，需要通过持续的相处、分享和互助来培养，这里表示培养了一种归属感。故选C。 35题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意同上。A. reluctantly不情愿地；B. instantly立即；C. temporarily暂时地；D. faithfully真诚地。根据下文“call home”可知，邻里们真心、真诚地把社区当作自己的家。故选D。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 The exports of China’s sporting goods and equipment surged 16.7 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2024, outpacing the overall export growth during the same period by 9.8 percentage points, according to data recently ___36___ (release) by the General Administration of Customs (GAC). Data from the World Trade Organization showed that global trade in sporting goods has nearly tripled in almost 30 years, and China has become ___37___ world’s top exporter of sporting goods. In Jinping county of Guizhou Province, a global production hub for badminton shuttlecocks, more than 100,000 shuttlecocks ___38___ (sell) worldwide every day. Hu Bing, production manager of a local sports company, said, “About one ___39___ every 10 shuttlecocks in the world comes from Jinping.” Last year, his company produced over 4 million dozen shuttlecocks, ___40___ output value reached 340million yuan. The first half of 2024 saw the company achieve remarkable growth, with exports ___41___ (skyrocket) by around 40 percent year-on-year. The inclusion of skateboarding as an Olympic sport has further fueled demand, particularly in countries like Russia and Japan. This is ___42___ exports of skateboards surged by over 50 percent in the first quarter. ___43___ (boost) the pace of “going global”, Chinese companies need to rely on greener products with higher technological content. Zhou Hongda, a company manager, believes the key to ___44___ (succeed) overseas lies in continuous innovation and quality improvement. In fact, Chinese enterprises are now exporting not only products, but also technology and services. Many foreign clients speak ____45____ (high) of Chinese production technology. It is clear to everyone that “Made-in-China” sporting goods are winning more global recognition. 【答案】36. released 37. the 38. are sold 39. in 40. whose 41. skyrocketing 42. why 43. To boost 44. success 45. highly 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。主要说明了2024年上半年中国体育用品出口大幅增长，中国已是全球最大该类产品出口国，相关产地产能旺盛，产品因创新、品质获国际认可，还出口技术与服务。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：据海关总署近期发布的数据，2024年上半年，中国体育用品及器材的出口额同比增长了16.7%，比同期整体出口增长速度高出9.8个百分点。data与release之间是被动关系，用过去分词作后置定语。故填released。 【37题详解】 考查冠词。句意：世界贸易组织的数据显示，在近30年的时间里，全球体育用品贸易量几乎增长了两倍，而中国已成为全球最大的体育用品出口国。此处特指中国已成为世界体育用品第一大出口国，应用定冠词the。故填the。 【38题详解】 考查时态语态。句意：在作为全球羽毛球生产中心的贵州省锦屏县，每天有超过10万只羽毛球销往世界各地。shuttlecocks与sell之间是被动关系，且根据every day可知用一般现在时的被动语态，谓语用复数。故填are sold。 39题详解】 考查介词。句意：当地一家体育用品公司的生产经理胡兵表示：“全球每10只羽毛球中，就有大约1只产自锦屏。”明确表示“每10个羽毛球”的范围，因此用in。故填in。 【40题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：去年，他的公司生产了超过400万打羽毛球，其产值达到了3.4亿元。非限制性定语从句，先行词是company，关系词在从句中作定语，用whose。故填whose。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：2024年上半年，该公司取得了显著的增长，出口额同比增长约 40%。with的复合结构，exports与skyrocket之间是主动关系，用现在分词作宾补。故填skyrocketing。 【42题详解】 考查固定句型。句意：这就是为什么第一季度滑板的出口量猛增了超过50%的原因。This is why…表示“这就是……的原因”，故填why。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：为了加快“走向全球”的步伐，中国企业需要依靠更具环保性且技术含量更高的产品。boost为不定式作目的状语，表示“为了加快走出去的步伐”。首字母大写。故填To boost。 【44题详解】 考查名词。句意：周洪达，一位公司经理，认为企业在海外取得成功的关键在于持续创新和质量提升。固定搭配the key to success成功的关键，故填success。 【45题详解】 考查副词。句意：许多外国客户对中国的生产技术给予了高度评价。固定搭配speak highly of表示“高度赞扬”。故填highly。 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. 假定你是李华，你校英语广播站计划推出一档新栏目“每日金曲 (Song of the Day)”。请你给栏目负责人Mr. Smith写一封邮件，内容包括： (1) 你的看法； (2) 你的建议。 注意： (1) 写作词数应为80左右； (2) 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Dear Mr. Smith, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Mr. Smith, I’m truly excited about the upcoming program “Song of the Day”. I believe it will not only enrich our campus life but also provide a perfect chance to improve our English through music. To make it more engaging, I suggest songs be introduced based on weekly themes, such as “Movie Soundtracks”. Moreover, it would be a good idea to invite students to recommend their favorite songs to boost interaction. Plus, adding background information would help us better understand and appreciate the songs. Thank you for considering my ideas. I’m eagerly anticipating the launch of the program. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以李华身份给校英语广播站栏目负责人Mr. Smith写邮件，表达对新栏目“每日金曲（Song of the Day）”的看法并提出具体建议。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 兴奋的：excited→thrilled 有吸引力的：engaging→appealing 推荐：recommend→propose 互动：interaction→communication 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I’m truly excited about the upcoming program “Song of the Day”. 拓展句：I feel truly excited at the news that the new program “Song of the Day” is going to be launched. 【高分句型1】I believe it will not only enrich our campus life but also provide a perfect chance to improve our English through music. (运用了“not only...but also...”并列结构，以及不定式短语作后置定语修饰chance) 【高分句型2】Moreover, it would be a good idea to invite students to recommend their favorite songs to boost interaction. (运用了“it作形式主语，不定式短语作真正主语”结构，以及不定式短语作目的状语) 第二节：读后续写（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。 That year when my twin sister Nancy and I were about 6 years old, we eagerly looked forward to the arrival of New Year’s Day. When the day finally came, our mother prepared many dishes, including a whole chicken, uncut and tempting. We were especially drawn to the juicy chicken legs which made our mouths water. We couldn’t resist the urge to sink our teeth into one. However, we were somehow afraid that Mom wouldn’t let us eat the chicken before dinner. Just as Mom was making her final dish, she realized she had forgotten an ingredient and headed out to the town for a quick grocery run. Our 12-year-old sister Rene was absorbed in a book in her bedroom, and the chicken was sitting invitingly on the kitchen table. Our perfect chance had come. We went to “steal” the chicken legs! Nancy giggled (咯咯地笑) . “Shhh!” I whispered. “Our sister will hear us, and stop our plan.” Quiet as mice, we tiptoed into the kitchen. I swiftly grabbed a small knife Nancy had found and eagerly began cutting the chicken legs. Nancy smiled and reminded me to hurry up. “I’m trying,” I replied, “but this knife isn’t working.” Desperate, we both grabbed a leg and pulled as hard as we could. Both legs came off at the same time. We both hit the floor, a leg in hand—success! With delight, we began feasting on our delicious chicken legs. Then we heard a car door shut. “Mom!” we both whispered. “Run!” I said quietly. Nancy hit the stairs. I was right on her heels. We quickly escaped to our bedroom and jumped into bed, carefully hiding our treasures under the blankets so that no one would see them. Now, all we had to do was close our eyes and pretend to be sound asleep. “Brilliant idea!” we thought smugly (沾沾自喜地). Mom stepped into the house, and the first thing she noticed was the chicken on the table—two legs gone, with messy scratches on the meat. Then we heard Mom’s footsteps approaching. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Pausing beside our bed, she asked, “Did the chicken legs run away by themselves?” ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ At dinner, Nancy and I sliced the remaining chicken into equal pieces. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Pausing beside our bed, she asked, “Did the chicken legs run away by themselves?” Nancy and I froze, eyes tightly shut but cheeks burning. We could feel Mom’s warm gaze on us. Unable to hold back any longer, we sat up, revealing the half-eaten chicken legs under the blankets. “We’re sorry, Mom!” we blurted out together, explaining how we couldn’t resist the temptation. Mom didn’t scold us; instead, she smiled and said, “Next time, just ask — I’d be happy to share.” Rene, who followed Mom in, laughed and teased us for being little thieves. At dinner, Nancy and I sliced the remaining chicken into equal pieces. We carefully handed the biggest pieces to Mom and Rene first, then took our own small portions. “We should share good things with family,” Nancy said softly, looking at me. Mom nodded approvingly, her eyes filled with love. That New Year’s Day, we didn’t just taste the delicious chicken; we also learned a valuable lesson about honesty and sharing. It became a sweet memory we often laughed about in the years to come. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述6岁的双胞胎姐妹南希和作者在新年那天，趁妈妈外出、姐姐看书，偷拿桌上整鸡的鸡腿吃。妈妈回来发现后并未责骂，而是教导她们要学会询问与分享。晚餐时姐妹俩主动均分鸡肉，这天的经历让她们学到了诚实与分享的道理。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“她在我们的床边停了下来，问道：“鸡腿是自己跑掉的吗？””可知，第一段可描写我们承认偷吃鸡腿的事实以及妈妈对我们说的话。 ②由第二段首句内容“晚餐时，南希和我把剩下的鸡肉切成等份。”可知，第二段可描写我们把切好的鸡肉和大家一起分享以及这件事成为一段甜蜜的回忆。 2.续写线索：妈妈询问——承认事实——没有责备——分享鸡肉——感悟——甜蜜回忆 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①训斥：scold /criticize ②.递给：handed /gave ③.品尝：taste/ savour 情绪类 ①.高兴的：happy /glad ②.轻柔地：softly/ gently 【点睛】[高分句型1]. Rene, who followed Mom in, laughed and teased us for being little thieves.（运用了who引导的非限制性定语从句。） [高分句型2]. Unable to hold back any longer, we sat up, revealing the half-eaten chicken legs under the blankets.（运用了非谓语动词中的现在分词作状语。） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $