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六安二中河西校区2025年秋学期高二年级期末考试 英语试卷 时间：120分钟 满分：150分 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节 (共5小题;每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. When does the woman start work now? A. At 7 a. m. B. At 8 a. m. C. At 10 p. m. 2. What has Maria learned from the lesson? A. Survival skills. B. First aid measures. C. Ways to be confident. 3. Which is the oldest living dog now? A. Bobi. B. Bluey. C. Spike. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a shop. B. In a car. C. At a gas station. 5. Which word has taken on a new meaning due to social media? A. Selfie. B. Emoji. C. Like. 第二节 (共15小题;每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6、7小题。 6. What are the speakers talking about? A. A latest magazine. B. Urgent problems. C. disaster management. 7 Which of the following best describes “Survivor”? A. Outdated. B. Informative. C. Overpriced. 听下面一段对话，回答第8、9小题。 8. How many days did Henry last in the Social Media Detox? A. One. B. Seven. C. Five. 9. What did Henry do during the Social Media Detox? A. Sell real-life paintings. B. Chat with friends. C. Play basketball. 10. What did Henry gain from the experience? A. More rest. B. New friends. C. Less stress. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至13小题。 11. Why does Tom want to hold a party? A. He will graduate from school. B. He will reach the age of majority. C. He will leave for a summer school. 12. How does Tom’s mum feel about the idea of going to an escape room? A. She is indifferent to the idea. B. She is excited about the idea. C. She is uncomfortable with it. 13 In which place will they probably have the party? A. An amusement park. B. An escape room. C. A swimming pool. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至16小题。 14. What is Susan going to do? A. Board at school. B. Study abroad. C. Go to college. 15. What does Ken suggest Susan do to reduce homesickness? A. Call home at weekends. B. Text parents frequently. C. Have video calls. 16. What does Ken think about boarding? A. It is a necessity at university. B. It is an experience of self-growth. C. It is a struggle to recall. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至20小题。 17. What is Usain Bolt’s record of the 100 meters? A. 9. 88 seconds. B. 9. 58 seconds. C. 10. 3 seconds. 18. What do we know about Owens? A. He was a war hero. B. He won eight gold medals. C. He wore heavy running shoes. 19. Which factor might have given Bolt an advantage over Owens? A. Better training service. B. Longer training time. C. More frequent meals. 20. What can be inferred from the speech? A. Owens is the better runner. B. Man’s talents have limits. C. Technology boosts speed. 第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分) 第一节 (共15小题;每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A There are so many amazing cultures around the world, each having their own unique set of traditions. In this post, we will explore four interesting cultural traditions around the world. Giving cinnamon (肉桂) in Denmark In the western part of Denmark, if a person is not yet married by the time they reach their 25th birthday, they will be restrained by their friends and have cinnamon thrown on them in the New Year’s Eve. The unique tradition can be translated to “giving cinnamon”. The Festival of Light in Thailand The Festival of Light, also called “Loy Krathong”, is on the evening of the full moon on the 12th month of the Thai lunar calendar. The maker of the krathong attaches a candle to the handcrafted flower arrangement, which will be floating down riverways to pray for financial luck and happiness in the coming year. Wife-carrying Competition in Finland More of a competitive sport than it is a tradition, a Wife-carrying Competition in Finland. Athletes participate in a race where a male competitor carries a female competitor through an obstacle course. The winners are the fastest team, which will be awarded an interesting bonus — the wife’s weight in beer. Baking money into food in Bolivia While many people anticipate watching fireworks and tasting delicious dishes on the New Year’s Eve, Bolivians bake money into sugary dessert such as cakes. The lucky person receiving the monetary surprise can look forward to enjoying a prosperous year. Do you want to know more? Check out the following post about traditions from around the world. 1. Who will be thrown cinnamon on in Denmark? A. A 24-year-old fiancée. B. A single person over 25. C. A father on his 25th birthday. D. A 26-year-old divorced friend. 2. What does the traditions in Thailand and in Bolivia have in common? A. Both are celebrated in the New Years’ Eve. B. Both are concerned with the moon goddess. C. Both involve fireworks and delicious dishes. D. Both are related to people’s wish for wealth. 3. Where will you probably find this text? A. https://www.worldwide.com/blog. B. https://www.artexhibit.com/portrait. C. https://www.livebroadcast.com/soccer. D. https://www.onlinevideo.com/diasters. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了世界上一些有趣的文化传统。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Giving cinnamon (肉桂) in Denmark”下面的“In the western part of Denmark, if a person is not yet married by the time they reach their 25th birthday, they will be restrained by their friends and have cinnamon thrown on them in the New Year’s Eve.(在丹麦西部，如果一个人在25岁生日时还没有结婚，他们会被朋友控制住，并在除夕夜被扔肉桂)”可知，一个到了25岁还没结婚的人会被扔肉桂。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据“The Festival of Light in Thailand”下面的“The maker of the krathong attaches a candle to the handcrafted flower arrangement, which will be floating down riverways to pray for financial luck and happiness in the coming year.(克拉通的制作者在手工制作的插花上系上一支蜡烛，这些插花将漂浮在河道上，以便祈祷来年的财运和幸福)”和“Baking money into food in Bolivia”下面的“The lucky person receiving the monetary surprise can look forward to enjoying a prosperous year.(收到金钱惊喜的幸运儿可以期待享受一个繁荣的一年)”可知，泰国和玻利维亚的这两个传统都与人们的财富愿望相关。故选D。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“In this post, we will explore four interesting cultural traditions around the world.(在这篇帖子中，我们将探讨世界各地四种有趣的文化传统)”和最后一段“Do you want to know more? Check out the following post about traditions from around the world.(你想知道更多吗？查看以下关于世界各地传统的帖子)”可知，本文是一篇关于世界各地文化传统的帖子，涉及“全世界”和“文化传统”。由此推知，A项(https://www.worldwide.com/blog.)的网站最有可能找到这篇文章。故选A。 B A few years ago, a chance encounter with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) excited my deep interest in this ancient culture. Greatly fascinated, I decided to pursue a systematic study. I applied to Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, and I was overjoyed the day I received my admission letter. At the beginning, the ancient Chinese classics and complex processes of herb collection, identification and combination were quite challenging to me. Fortunately, I had the patient guidance of professors and the enthusiastic help of classmates to rely on. I remember when I first started learning acupuncture (针灸), I was often too hesitant to actually use the needles. To encourage me, my senior classmates generously acted as patients, braving the discomfort to let me practice acupuncture techniques on their bodies. With their support and motivation, my acupuncture skills steadily improved, and my studies quickly got on track. During my learning journey, the most memorable experience was my internship (实习) at the Yunnan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine. There, I had the opportunity to participate directly in patient care. I looked forward to every Saturday afternoon when I could shadow my teacher. After each patient consultation, she would give me a detailed explanation: what the patient’s pulse (脉搏) indicated, what it represented in terms of their conditions, and the role of each herb in the prescription (处方). This approach helped shape my diagnostic thinking and was incredibly beneficial to me. Even though this meant she could never leave work on time, she never complained. As an ancient Chinese saying goes, “It’s easier to get a teacher of classics than a teacher of character.” My every day in China has been filled with challenges and surprises. TCM has taught me not just the skills to heal and save lives but how to view life. I have come to understand that the power of culture lies more in its ability to connect hearts than in its uniqueness. People from different cultural backgrounds can actually form strong connections. 4. Which of the following did the author find difficult when starting studying TCM? A. How to collect ancient Chinese classics. B. How to combine different herbs properly. C. How to communicate effectively with professors. D. How to understand the ancient Chinese philosophy. 5. Why does the author mention the experience of learning acupuncture? A. To show the complexity of acupuncture. B. To introduce the procedures of studying TCM. C. To illustrate the supportive learning environment. D. To stress the dangers of improper acupuncture techniques. 6. What does the author mean by the saying in paragraph 4? A. His TCM teacher is highly professional. B. His TCM teacher is selfless and devoted. C. His TCM teacher is strict and demanding. D. His TCM teacher is easy to get along with. 7. What does the author learn from the experience of studying TCM? A. Life is precious. B. Hard work pays off. C. Uniqueness unites, not divides. D. Culture is a bridge, not a wall. 【答案】4. B 5. C 6. B 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要描述了作者在学习传统中医(TCM)的过程中的感悟和经验。作者通过叙述自己在学习传统中医过程中的困难、成长和启发，表达了对中医文化的深厚兴趣以及所学到的生活智慧。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“I remember when I first started learning acupuncture (针灸), I was often too hesitant to actually use the needles. To encourage me, my senior classmates generously acted as patients, braving the discomfort to let me practice acupuncture techniques on their bodies. With their support and motivation, my acupuncture skills steadily improved, and my studies quickly got on track. (一开始，中国古代的经典和复杂的草药采集、鉴定和搭配过程对我来说是相当具有挑战性的)”可知，作者在刚开始学习中医时，觉得草药的采集、鉴定和搭配的复杂过程很有挑战性。故选B。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Fortunately, I had the patient guidance of professors and the enthusiastic help of classmates to rely on. (我记得当我刚开始学习针灸的时候，我常常太犹豫了，不敢实际使用针灸。为了鼓励我，我的高年级同学慷慨地充当病人，冒着不适让我在他们身上练习针灸技术。在他们的支持和激励下，我的针灸技术稳步提高，我的学业也很快步入正轨)”可知，作者提到刚开始学习针灸时遇到的困难。为了鼓励他，学长们自愿成为“病人”，忍受不适让他练习针灸。这段经历的目的是展示学长们的支持，以及学习过程中友好和互助的环境。故选C。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“After each patient consultation, she would give me a detailed explanation: what the patient’s pulse (脉搏) indicated, what it represented in terms of their conditions, and the role of each herb in the prescription (处方). This approach helped shape my diagnostic thinking and was incredibly beneficial to me. Even though this meant she could never leave work on time, she never complained. (每次问诊结束后，她都会向我详细解释：病人的脉象说明了什么，从病情角度如何解读，以及处方中每一味中药的作用。这种带教方式塑造了我的诊断思维，让我获益匪浅。尽管这意味着她从未准时下过班，但她从不抱怨)”可知，老师详细解释病例以及从未抱怨加班等可推断，作者想表达的是这位中医老师非常无私和奉献，愿意花时间耐心指导学生。故选B。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“TCM has taught me not just the skills to heal and save lives but how to view life. I have come to understand that the power of culture lies more in its ability to connect hearts than in its uniqueness. People from different cultural backgrounds can actually form strong connections. (中医不仅教会了我治疗和拯救生命的技巧，还教会了我如何看待生命。我开始明白，文化的力量更多地在于它连接心灵的能力，而不是它的独特性。来自不同文化背景的人实际上可以形成牢固的联系)”可知，中医教会了作者如何看待生命，并意识到文化的力量不仅仅体现在它的独特性上，更体现在它能够连接人心。这句话表明，文化是一座桥梁，而不是隔阂。故选D。 C Fantasy stories often feature walking trees, like Groot or the Whomping Willow. While real trees aren’t that athletic, science shows they do move, just incredibly slowly. Trees constantly seek sunlight and water. Young trees stretch their branches towards the sun in a process called phototropism. They need light to grow. If sunlight is blocked, they slowly bend towards brighter areas. Tree roots also move. They sense water in the soil and grow towards it. Sometimes, this causes problems when roots seek water inside pipes, even reaching into people’s toilets. There are tales of a “walking palm tree” in Central and South America that supposedly moves using its special roots. However, scientists say there’s no real evidence that trees actually get up and walk like those in the stories. While individual trees stay rooted, entire forests can move over very long periods. This is called forest migration (迁移). Trees don’t walk or fly, they migrate over generations by spreading their seeds. Animals like squirrels carry nuts. Birds eat berries and drop the seeds elsewhere. Wind blows seeds to new locations. Seeds that land in suitable spots grow into new trees. Historically, forests slowly migrated as climates changed, perhaps moving 100—500 meters per year. But today, human-caused climate change is damaging habitats much faster than forests can naturally move. Rising seas threaten coastal forests like mangroves. Warmer temperatures make it hard for spruce trees in Canada. Drier weather harms pines in the American southwest. “Trees just cannot keep up,” says ecologist Leslie Brandt: “Their habitats are changing faster than they can migrate.” To help, scientists are trying “assisted migration”. This means planting tree seeds in new areas where the future climate might suit them better. For example, in Minnesota, forests are suffering from more floods and harmful insects, so scientists are planting trees like cottonwoods and willows to replace dying maples (枫树). They work with local communities to ensure these changes meet everyone’s needs, as people rely on forests! Even though forests need to adapt, the goal isn’t to completely change them, but to help them survive. 8. What do scientists say about the “walking palm tree”? A. Its roots can damage water pipes. B. It moves quickly using special roots. C. It grows well in wet environments. D. There is no clear proof of its walking. 9. How do forests migrate naturally over generations? A. By seeds being spread to new areas. B. By roots growing towards water. C. By animals carrying adult trees. D. By scientists planting new seeds. 10. Why are scientists planting cottonwoods and willows in Minnesota? A. Their roots hold soil in place. B. Locals prize them for beauty. C. They survive floods and insect attacks. D. They outgrow maples in cold climates. 11. What is the text mainly about? A. Differences between fantasy trees and real ones. B. The role of seeds in tree growth. C. How climate change harms forests. D. Natural and assisted forest migration. 【答案】8. D 9. A 10. C 11. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。树木虽自身移动极缓，但森林会通过种子传播自然迁移。然而，当下人类导致的气候变化使森林自然迁移受阻，科学家正通过“人工辅助迁移”助其生存。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“However, scientists say there’s no real evidence that trees actually get up and walk like those in the stories.(然而，科学家们表示，并没有确凿的证据表明树木真的会像故事中的那样站起来走路)”可知，科学家称没有明确证据能证明“行走的棕榈树”会行走。故选D项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Trees don’t walk or fly, they migrate over generations by spreading their seeds. Animals like squirrels carry nuts. Birds eat berries and drop the seeds elsewhere. Wind blows seeds to new locations. Seeds that land in suitable spots grow into new trees.(树不会走也不会飞，它们通过传播种子代代迁移。像松鼠这样的动物携带坚果。鸟儿吃浆果，把种子撒到别处。风把种子吹到新的地方。种子落在合适的地方会长成新树)”可知，森林通过将种子传播到新的区域在数代间自然迁移。故选A项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“For example, in Minnesota, forests are suffering from more floods and harmful insects, so scientists are planting trees like cottonwoods and willows to replace dying maples (枫树).(例如，在明尼苏达州，森林遭受了更多的洪水和有害昆虫，所以科学家们正在种植像棉白杨和柳树这样的树木来代替垂死的枫树)”可推断，科学家在明尼苏达州种植棉白杨和柳树是因为它们能在洪水和害虫袭击中存活下来。故选C项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章先介绍树会缓慢移动以及森林自然迁移的方式，接着阐述人类活动导致的气候变化使森林自然迁移面临困难，最后提到科学家的“辅助迁移”措施。由此可推断，文章主要介绍了自然的和辅助的森林迁移。故选D项。 D Walter Benjamin, the German philosopher, once noted that boredom was the “dream bird that hatches the egg of experience”. However, the creative flights of fancy which often arise from having little to do are being killed off by social media, researchers argued. Viewing mindlessly through attention-grabbing posts and videos prevents “profound (深层的) boredom” that can drive people on to new passions or skills. Instead, people find themselves in a state of “superficial boredom”, which does not motivate creative thought. Dr Timothy Hill, leader of the research team at the University of Bath, said, “The problem we observed was that social media can ease superficial boredom. But that also consumes time and energy, and may prevent people progressing to a state of profound boredom, where they might discover new passions. Profound boredom may sound like a negative concept but, in fact, it can be intensely positive if people are given the chance for undisturbed thinking and development. Researchers interviewed 15 people during the pandemic (流行病), when boredom was more likely because of restrictions. Many described being trapped in regularly daily walks and watching television, with many turning to social media to pass the time. But although the participants said that social media provided a temporary escape from superficial boredom, it also appeared to exacerbate it, leaving them feeling they had wasted their time. The pandemic was a painful and consuming experience for thousands of less fortunate people. But there are stories of those in lockdown who found new hobbies careers or directions in life. Switching off devices could help people reach the state of boredom which pushes them on to new hobbies or achievements. This research has given us a window to understand how the “always-on”, 24/7 culture and devices that promise an abundance of information and entertainment may be fixing our superficial boredom but are actually preventing us from finding more meaningful things. 12. Why are Walter Benjamin’s words mentioned? A. To call for attention to the research on boredom. B. To comment on strategies to face loneliness. C. To offer suggestions on cultivating creative thinking. D. To clarify problems caused by social media. 13. Which of the following may Dr Timothy Hill agree with? A. Profound boredom is of value. B. Superficial boredom is unavoidable. C. Social media should be restricted. D. Undisturbed thinking is hard to achieve. 14. What does the underlined word “exacerbate” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Define. B. Relieve. C. Ignore. D. Worsen. 15. What is a suitable title for the text? A. Why people enjoy boredom. B. How boredom helps kill time. C. Why boredom might be good for you. D. How social media blocks creative ideas. 【答案】12. A 13. A 14. D 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了研究发现社交媒体虽能缓解表面无聊，却会阻碍能激发创造力与新热情的深层无聊，而深层无聊对个人发展具有积极意义。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Walter Benjamin, the German philosopher, once noted that boredom was the “dream bird that hatches the egg of experience”. However, the creative flights of fancy which often arise from having little to do are being killed off by social media, researchers argued. (德国哲学家瓦尔特·本雅明曾指出，无聊是“梦之飞鸟，孵化经验之蛋”。然而，研究人员认为，社交媒体正在扼杀那些经常因无所事事而产生的创造性幻想)”可知，引用其言论是为了引出关于无聊的研究，引起人们对无聊这一话题及相关研究的关注，而不是评论面对孤独的策略、提供培养创造性思维的建议或阐明社交媒体导致的问题。故选A项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Profound boredom may sound like a negative concept but, in fact, it can be intensely positive if people are given the chance for undisturbed thinking and development.(深层无聊听起来可能是个负面概念，但事实上，如果人们有机会进行不受干扰的思考和发展，它可以是极具积极意义的)”可知，蒂莫西・希尔博士认为深层的无聊如果能给人们不受干扰的思考和发展机会，是有很大价值的。故选A项。 【14题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段“But although the participants said that social media provided a temporary escape from superficial boredom, it also appeared to exacerbate it, leaving them feeling they had wasted their time.(但尽管参与者表示，社交媒体能暂时摆脱表面无聊，可它似乎还会exacerbate这种无聊，让他们觉得自己浪费了时间)”可知，前文提到参与者认为社交媒体能暂时摆脱肤浅的无聊，但“but”表示转折，说明社交媒体也会让情况变得更糟，即加剧了无聊，使他们觉得浪费了时间，所以exacerbate的意思是“使恶化，加剧”，与worsen意思相近。故选D项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Walter Benjamin, the German philosopher, once noted that boredom was the “dream bird that hatches the egg of experience”. However, the creative flights of fancy which often arise from having little to do are being killed off by social media, researchers argued. Viewing mindlessly through attention-grabbing posts and videos prevents “profound (深层的) boredom” that can drive people on to new passions or skills.(德国哲学家瓦尔特·本雅明曾指出，无聊是“梦之飞鸟，孵化经验之蛋”。然而，研究人员认为，社交媒体正在扼杀那些经常因无所事事而产生的创造性幻想。无意识地浏览吸引眼球的帖子和视频可以防止“深层的无聊”，这会驱使人们追求新的激情或技能)”和最后一段“This research has given us a window to understand how the “always-on”, 24/7 culture and devices that promise an abundance of information and entertainment may be fixing our superficial boredom but are actually preventing us from finding more meaningful things.(这项研究为我们提供了一个窗口，让我们了解“永远在线”、24/7的文化和设备是如何承诺提供丰富的信息和娱乐的，它们可能会解决我们表面上的无聊，但实际上却阻止我们找到更有意义的东西)”以及文章内容可知，文章主要论述了社交媒体阻止了人们进入深层无聊状态，而深层无聊能激发创造力，从而说明了社交媒体是如何阻碍创造性想法产生的，“社交媒体是如何阻碍创意的”符合主旨，适合作为文章标题。故选D项。 第二节 (共5小题;每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Procrastination (拖延) is a common challenge that many people face. ____16____ , it often leads to stress, diminished productivity, and missed deadlines. Fortunately, there are many strategies and systems you can use to help manage procrastination. Use the power of responsibility ____17____. They keep getting pushed to the bottom of your to- do list. Other times, the problem is that you fear the process and how long the task will take. Maybe the task is simply not enjoyable, or perhaps you’ve been putting it off for so long that you can’t even imagine doing it. Whether you are procrastinating for one of these reasons or something else entirely, experts recommend creating your own, sense of responsibility. For example, you can set a timer for five minutes to get started on the frightening task. You can also make yourself a daily checklist of the top three to five important things you want to make sure to get done that day. ____18____. The checklist serves as a physical representation to help keep you accountable. Remove the Distractions Distractions can be a major factor when it comes to procrastination. A noisy environment or constant phone notifications (通知) can make it difficult to concentrate and get things done. ____19____. For example, even though it might be hard, you can put your phone in a different room. The first step is to find out what is stopping you from finishing your task. After that, you can try to remove these distractions and create a better place for working. Step back and see what takes your attention away. ____20____ . A. While it may not work for everyone B. While pushing important things off might offer temporary relief C. The feeling that comes with completing a task is incredibly rewarding D. Once identifying it, acknowledge the problem and avoid it E. Therefore, remove the things that are bothering and distracting you F. Sometimes the tasks you put off are those annoying ones G. Crossing things off the list is very satisfying 【答案】16. B 17. F 18. G 19. E 20. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍拖延是很多人面临的常见挑战，分析其危害，并给出“明确责任”和“消除干扰”两种应对拖延的实用策略。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Procrastination (拖延) is a common challenge that many people face.(拖延是很多人面临的常见挑战)”以及下文“it often leads to stress, diminished productivity, and missed deadlines.(它常常会导致压力、生产力下降和错过截止日期)”可知，此处应体现拖延看似可能带来片刻的缓解，但实则有危害，形成转折衔接，B选项“While pushing important things off might offer temporary relief(虽然推迟重要的事情可能会带来暂时的解脱)”中while表示让步转折，既承接上文的拖延现象，又引出下文的拖延危害，符合语境。故选B项。 【17题详解】 根据下文“They keep getting pushed to the bottom of your to- do list. Other times, the problem is that you fear the process and how long the task will take.(它们总是被推到你的待办事项清单的底部。还有些时候，问题在于你害怕这个过程以及这项任务需要花费的时间)”可知，此处应对应下文的Other times，介绍拖延的一种原因，F选项“Sometimes the tasks you put off are those annoying ones(有时候你拖延的任务是那些令人讨厌的任务)”中Sometimes与下文Other times呼应，those annoying ones即为下文they的指代对象，符合语境。故选F项。 【18题详解】 根据上文“You can also make yourself a daily checklist of the top three to five important things you want to make sure to get done that day.(你也可以为自己制作一个每日清单，列出当天你确保要完成的最重要的三到五件事)”以及下文“The checklist serves as a physical representation to help keep you accountable.(这份清单是一种有形的载体，帮助你保持责任感)”可知，此处应衔接“清单”这一话题，说明清单的作用，G选项“Crossing things off the list is very satisfying(把清单上的事情划掉是非常令人满意的)”既呼应上文的daily checklist，又进一步说明清单能帮助保持责任感的原因，符合语境。故选G项。 【19题详解】 根据上文“A noisy environment or constant phone notifications (通知) can make it difficult to concentrate and get things done.(嘈杂的环境或不断的手机通知会让你难以集中注意力完成事情)”以及下文“For example, even though it might be hard, you can put your phone in a different room.(例如，尽管可能很难，但你可以把手机放到另一个房间)”可知，此处应承接上文的干扰因素，引出“消除干扰”的具体做法，E选项“Therefore, remove the things that are bothering and distracting you(因此，移除那些困扰你、让你分心的东西)”中therefore承接上文干扰带来的问题，remove the things与下文put your phone in a different room相呼应，符合语境。故选E项。 【20题详解】 根据上文“The first step is to find out what is stopping you from finishing your task. After that, you can try to remove these distractions and create a better place for working. Step back and see what takes your attention away.(第一步是找出阻碍你完成任务的因素。之后，你可以尝试移除这些干扰，创造一个更好的工作环境。退一步，看看是什么分散了你的注意力)”可知，此处应衔接上文“找出干扰因素”的步骤，说明找到后的做法，D选项“Once identifying it, acknowledge the problem and avoid it(一旦识别出它，承认这个问题并避免它)”中identifying it指代上文see what takes your attention away”，符合语境。故选D项。 第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 My grandmother grew up during the Great Depression (大萧条), and the memory of those lean years never left her. She was ___21___ to ensure her family would never know such hunger, and one important method she ___22___ was cultivating a substantial vegetable garden behind our house. When my brother and I were ___23___, we were assigned daily chores in that garden. Every afternoon, we would spend an hour ___24___ the plants, watering them and eliminating pests. There was always work to be done, and we had to ___25___ each task thoroughly before we could play. Grandma didn’t ___26___ us with money, but she treated us with stories and homemade cookies, teaching us the importance of consistency and ___27___. One spring, our town experienced a severe ___28___, with weeks passing without a drop of rain. Grandma worked tirelessly in the garden, her hands becoming rough and ___29___ from the labor. Yet she would ____30____ inspect our work with gentle precision. If she found any flaw (瑕疵) we had overlooked, she would have us ____31____ the weeds from the entire row again. This taught us to ____32____ meticulous (小心翼翼的) attention to detail in all things. Grandma also ____33____ us about resourcefulness. When we harvested vegetables, she showed us how to ____34____ the leftover through canning and preserving. She demonstrated that with cautious planning, we could enjoy summer’s abundant food even during winter, a lesson in ____35____ that would serve me for life. Through these experiences, I learned that true wealth lies not in what we possess, but in what we can create with our own hands and hearts. 21. A. astonished B. determined C. concerned D. discouraged 22. A. selected B. created C. avoided D. abandoned 23. A. citizens B. students C. adults D. children 24. A. cleaning B. decorating C. tending D. constructing 25. A. go through B. carry out C. put off D. turn down 26. A. provide B. lend C. borrow D. reward 27. A. responsibility B. generosity C. honesty D. persistence 28. A. celebration B. drought C. storm D. incident 29. A. annoyed B. thrilled C. uninterested D. exhausted 30. A. occasionally B. hardly C. always D. seldom 31. A. remove B. water C. plant D. gather 32. A. avoid B. value C. ignore D. forget 33. A. guided B. allowed C. taught D. forced 34. A. preserve B. sell C. waste D. cook 35. A. kindness B. integrity C. bravery D. foresight 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. A 32. B 33. C 34. A 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述作者的祖母成长于大萧条时期，为让家人不再挨饿，在屋后开辟菜园。作者和弟弟小时候在菜园帮忙干活，祖母通过菜园劳作，教会他们坚持、负责、注重细节以及如何利用资源和有前瞻性等道理，让作者领悟到真正的财富在于用双手和心灵创造。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她下定决心要确保家人永远不会经历那样的饥饿，她选择的一个重要方法就是在我们房子后面种一个大菜园。A. astonished惊讶的；B. determined下定决心的；C. concerned担忧的；D. discouraged气馁的。根据后文“the memory of those lean years never left her”可知，祖母因大萧条时期的经历，下定决心不让家人挨饿，故选B。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她下定决心要确保家人永远不会经历那样的饥饿，她选择的一个重要方法就是在我们房子后面种一个大菜园。A. selected选择；B. created创造；C. avoided避免；D. abandoned抛弃。根据前文“one important method”以及后文“cultivating a substantial vegetable garden behind our house.”可知，这里指祖母选择种菜这个方法，selected符合语境，故选A。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我和弟弟小时候，每天都被安排在那个菜园里做家务。A. citizens市民；B. students学生；C. adults成年人；D. children孩子。根据后文“before we could play”以及被安排在菜园里做家务可知，此处是指小时候，故选D。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：每天下午，我们会花一个小时照料这些植物，给它们浇水并除虫。A. cleaning打扫；B. decorating装饰；C. tending照料；D. constructing建造。根据后文“watering them and eliminating pests”可知，此处指照料植物，故选C。 【25题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：总是有工作要做，我们必须彻底完成每一项任务才能去玩。A. go through经历；B. carry out执行，完成；C. put off推迟；D. turn down拒绝。根据后文“each task thoroughly before we could play”可知，这里指完成任务才能玩，故选B。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：祖母不会用金钱奖励我们，但她会给我们讲故事，做自制饼干，教我们坚持和责任的重要性。A. provide提供；B. lend借出；C. borrow借入；D. reward奖励。根据后文“but she treated us with stories and homemade cookies”可知，此处指用故事和饼干代替金钱奖励，故选D。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：祖母不会用金钱奖励我们，但她会给我们讲故事，做自制饼干，教我们坚持和责任的重要性。A. responsibility责任；B. generosity慷慨；C. honesty诚实；D. persistence坚持。根据前文“teaching us the importance of consistency”可知，此处指完成家务是有责任感的体现，故选A。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：有一年春天，我们镇经历了一场严重的干旱，几周都没有下一滴雨。A. celebration庆祝；B. drought干旱；C. storm暴风雨；D. incident事件。根据后文“without a drop of rain”可知，此处指经历了一场严重的干旱，故选B。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：祖母不知疲倦地在菜园里劳作，她的手因劳作变得粗糙且疲惫。A. annoyed恼怒的；B. thrilled激动的；C. uninterested不感兴趣的；D. exhausted疲惫的。根据后文“from the labor”可知，此处指祖母因劳作手变得疲惫，故选D。 【30题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，她总是以温和而细致的态度检查我们的工作。A. occasionally偶尔；B. hardly几乎不；C. always总是；D. seldom很少。根据后文“If she found any flaw (瑕疵) we had overlooked, she would have us_____ the weeds from the entire row again”可知，发现瑕疵让作者他们重新做，所以祖母总是检查工作，故选C。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果她发现我们忽略的任何瑕疵，她会让我们把整行的杂草再清除一遍。A. remove移除，清除；B. water浇水；C. plant种植；D. gather收集。根据前文“If she found any flaw (瑕疵) we had overlooked”以及后文“the weeds”可知，这里指清除杂草，故选A。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这教会我们在所有事情上都要重视对细节的精心关注。A. avoid避免；B. value重视；C. ignore忽视；D. forget忘记。根据后文“meticulous (小心翼翼的) attention to detail in all things.”可知，祖母让作者他们重新清除杂草，是教他们重视细节，故选B。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析句意：祖母还教我们要有智慧。A. guided引导；B. allowed允许；C. taught教；D. forced强迫。根据前文“teaching us the importance of...”可知，祖母还教作者他们要有智慧，故选C。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我们收获蔬菜时，她教我们如何通过装罐和腌制来保存剩余的蔬菜。A. preserve保存；B. sell卖；C. waste浪费；D. cook烹饪。根据后文“through canning and preserving”可知，祖母教作者如何通过装罐和腌制来保存剩余的蔬菜，故选A。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她向我们展示了，通过谨慎的规划，即使在冬天我们也能享用夏天丰富的食物，这是一堂关于前瞻性的课，让我受益终身。A. kindness善良；B. integrity正直；C. bravery勇敢；D. foresight前瞻性。根据前文“we could enjoy summer’s abundant food even during winter”可知，提前规划保存食物以备冬天食用，体现了前瞻性，故选D。 第二节 (共10小题;每小题1. 5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Tanghulu, also known as bingtang hulu, is a traditional Chinese snack consisting of hardened sugarcoated fruits on a stick. ____36____ (typical) , tanghulu is made of hawthorns (山楂) that are rich in vitamin C. In recent times, tanghulu makers ____37____ (add) variety to this traditional snack by using other fruits such as cherries, strawberries, pineapples or grapes. Tanghulu can taste sweet or sour, depending ____38____ your fruit. Traditional tanghulu using hawthorn berries is said ___39___ (taste) like a combination of both. You can, of course, make your own tanghulu using any fruit you desire. Tanghulu is easier to make at home than you might think. The trick is to use the correct water to sugar ratio (比例) and boil the sugar water mixture until ____40____ (it) temperature reaches 150℃. Then quickly dip your fruit on a stick into the sugar mixture, ____41____ will result in a thin layer of hard candy ____42____ (cover) the fruit. The candy cracks when you bite into it. If you want to try the sticky treat yourself, you can find tanghulu ____43____ (stand) near most of the popular tourist ____44____ (attract) in China. Tanghulu isn’t expensive, as a skewer costs only $1. So, what could possibly stop you from giving one ____45____ try? 【答案】36. Typically 37. have added 38. on##upon 39. to taste 40. its 41. which 42. covering 43. stands 44. attractions 45 a 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了中国传统小吃糖葫芦的原料、口味、制作方法、购买地点及价格等相关信息。 【36题详解】 考查副词。句意：通常来说，糖葫芦是由富含维生素C的山楂制成的。此处修饰整个句子，要用副词形式，typical的副词是typically，句首首字母大写。故填Typically。 【37题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：近年来，糖葫芦制作者通过使用樱桃、草莓、菠萝或葡萄等其他水果，为这种传统小吃增添了多样性。根据时间状语In recent times可知，此处要用现在完成时，主语tanghulu makers是复数形式，谓语应用复数形式。故填have added。 【38题详解】 考查介词。句意：糖葫芦的味道可甜可酸，这取决于你使用的水果。depend on/upon是固定搭配，意为“取决于、依靠”。故填on/upon。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：据说，使用山楂果制作的传统糖葫芦尝起来酸甜交织。be said to do sth是固定搭配，意为“据说做某事”，不定式作主语补足语。故填to taste。 40题详解】 考查形容词性物主代词。句意：关键是要使用正确的水糖比例，并将糖水混合物煮沸，直到它的温度达到150摄氏度。此处修饰名词temperature，要用形容词性物主代词，it的形容词性物主代词是its，指代前文的sugar water mixture。故填its。 【41题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：然后迅速将串在棍子上的水果浸入糖混合物中，这样会在水果表面形成一层薄薄的硬糖。此处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是前面整个句子，关系词在从句中作主语，所以用which。故填which。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：然后迅速将串在棍子上的水果浸入糖混合物中，这样会在水果表面形成一层薄薄的硬糖覆盖着水果。此处修饰名词a thin layer of hard candy，cover与逻辑主语之间是主动关系，要用现在分词形式covering作后置定语。故填covering。 【43题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：如果你想自己尝试这种黏糊糊的美食，你可以在中国大多数热门旅游景点附近看到售卖糖葫芦的小摊。stand“小摊”是可数名词，此处用复数形式表泛指。故填stands。 【44题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：如果你想自己尝试这种黏糊糊的美食，你可以在中国大多数热门旅游景点附近看到售卖糖葫芦的小摊。tourist attraction意为“旅游景点”，是可数名词，most of后接可数名词复数形式。故填attractions。 【45题详解】 考查冠词。句意：那么，还有什么能阻止你试一试呢？give it a try是固定搭配，意为“试一试”，此处需填不定冠词a。故填a。 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 假定你是学生李华，你的英国朋友Tom对中国古代四大名著很感兴趣，希望宁给他推荐其中的一部。请你给Tom回信，内容包括： 1. 简要介绍一本名著； 2. 说明推荐的理由。 参考词汇： 三国演义 Romance of the Three Kingdoms水浒传 Water Margin 西游记 Journey to the West红楼梦 A Dream of Red Mansions Dear Tom, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Tom, I am very delighted to know that you are interested in the four great classical novels of Chinese literature. If I can make just one recommendation to you, it will definitely be A Dream of Red Mansions. Written by Cao Xueqin in Qing dynasty, it is an epic that describes the fall of a large, wealthy family much like the author’s own. It also portrays the beauty of women from all angles and the love between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu. I am fascinated by the book because of its vivid language, attractive plot and the historical elements involved in it. In addition, it is of great value in understanding the Chinese traditional cuisine, medicine and architecture. We can talk about it more after you finish reading it. Hope you will enjoy reading it. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给英国朋友Tom推荐中国古代四大名著中的一部并说明理由。 【详解】1.词汇积累 对……感兴趣：be interested in→ take interest in 此外：In addition → What’s more 有价值的：be of great value→ valuable 由于：because of→ due to 2.句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：I am fascinated by the book because of its vivid language, attractive plot and the historical elements involved in it. 拓展句：I am fascinated by the book because it contains vivid language, attractive plot and the historical elements. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I am very delighted to know that you are interested in the four great classical novels of Chinese literature.（运用了that连接的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】Written by Cao Xueqin in Qing dynasty, it is an epic that describes the fall of a large, wealthy family much like the author’s own.（运用了过去分词Written作状语以及that引导的限制性定语从句） 第二节 (满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 One winter night, a snowstorm swept over Minnesota. Residents did not anticipate such a strong storm, so many were unprepared. In Lucas’ case, the roof of his house broke, and he had to place buckets (水桶) under a large hole to keep the falling snow from filling his home. He worked as a cashier at the local store, and while he wanted to stay home the day after the storm, he needed to fill in for those who couldn’t go to work. There were only a couple of people in the store, as it was challenging to cope with deep snow in the streets. They bought a lot of food just in case of more snowstorms. After serving a couple of adults, Lucas came across a boy, about 11 years old, with a cart (推车) full of goods. Once Lucas gave him the total, the boy realized he was two dollars short to meet the payment. “Oh no, I miscalculated the total,” the boy said, looking around the store thinking of what to do. After a couple of seconds, Lucas grew angry. “Well? Are you paying for the goods or not? You’re holding up the line!” he shouted. “I’m sorry. I am two dollars short. I need to take some things out of my cart. Please serve the others first while I sort things out,” the boy explained, walking to the side to let other customers go ahead. Lucas thought the boy was playing tricks on him, especially after checking out so many items from the store. Then he saw the tennis rackets (球拍) fixed to the boy’s feet and this made him curious. Once Lucas had served all the customers, he decided to approach the boy. “Why do you have tennis rackets fixed to your feet?” he asked. “This is the only way I could get through the snow on the way to the store. I live with my old grandmother, and I needed supplies for her and our other neighbours. My neighbours’ house was covered in snow. I wanted to help them,” the boy explained sadly. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Lucas gave the boy two dollars and walked the boy back to his house. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next day, while wondering how to fix the roof, Lucas suddenly heard a knock on the door. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: Lucas gave the boy two dollars and walked the boy back to his house. After walking in silence for a while, the boy decided to ask Lucas why he was so angry just now. Lucas explained that the snowstorm had ruined his roof, and he had no time or money to fix it. The boy understood that Lucas was simply having a bad day. They got the goods to the boy’s grandmother safe and sound. The boy’s grandma and their neighbours were appreciative when they received the goods. The next day, while wondering how to fix the roof, Lucas suddenly heard a knock on the door. When he opened it, Lucas saw the boy and his neighbours on his doorstep. They entered the house and worked together to fix Lucas’ broken roof. Lucas was touched by the boy and his community’s kindness and generosity. He never realized that his lending the boy a helping hand the day before would lead him to a lifelong connection with strangers who eventually turned into friends. 【解析】 【导语】本文以暴风雪后的互助故事为线索，讲述了卢卡斯家屋顶在暴风雪中受损，仍坚持去商店上班，遇到因帮邻居采购而差两美元的男孩，得知男孩踩着网球拍冒雪赶路的缘由后伸出援手的故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“卢卡斯给了男孩两美元，然后送他回家。”可知，第一段可描写途中两人交流，卢卡斯倾诉屋顶受损的烦恼，男孩理解其坏情绪，两人安全送达物资，男孩的奶奶和邻居们对此表示感激的经过。 ②由第二段首句内容“第二天，正当卢卡斯想着如何修理屋顶时，突然听到了敲门声。”可知，第二段可描写卢卡斯开门发现男孩和邻居们前来帮忙，众人齐心协力修好屋顶，卢卡斯被这份善意打动，与原本陌生的邻居们建立起深厚友谊的情景。 2. 续写线索：赠钱送男孩回家——途中倾诉烦恼——男孩理解共情——安全送达物资获感激——次日发愁修屋顶——男孩带邻居上门帮忙——合力修好屋顶——结下深厚友谊 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①决定：decide/determine ②修理：fix/repair ③走进：enter /step into 情绪类 ①感激：appreciative/grateful ②感动：touched/moved 【点睛】[高分句型1] Lucas explained that the snowstorm had ruined his roof, and he had no time or money to fix it.（运用了that引导宾语从句） [高分句型2] He never realized that his lending the boy a helping hand the day before would lead him to a lifelong connection with strangers who eventually turned into friends.（运用了that引导宾语从句以及who引导定语从句修饰strangers） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 六安二中河西校区2025年秋学期高二年级期末考试 英语试卷 时间：120分钟 满分：150分 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节 (共5小题;每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. When does the woman start work now? A. At 7 a. m. B. At 8 a. m. C. At 10 p. m. 2. What has Maria learned from the lesson? A. Survival skills. B. First aid measures. C. Ways to be confident. 3. Which is the oldest living dog now? A. Bobi. B. Bluey. C. Spike. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a shop. B. In a car. C. At a gas station. 5. Which word has taken on a new meaning due to social media? A. Selfie. B. Emoji. C. Like. 第二节 (共15小题;每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6、7小题。 6. What are the speakers talking about? A. A latest magazine. B. Urgent problems. C. disaster management. 7. Which of the following best describes “Survivor”? A. Outdated. B. Informative. C. Overpriced. 听下面一段对话，回答第8、9小题。 8. How many days did Henry last in the Social Media Detox? A. One. B. Seven. C. Five. 9. What did Henry do during the Social Media Detox? A. Sell real-life paintings. B. Chat with friends. C. Play basketball. 10 What did Henry gain from the experience? A. More rest. B. New friends. C. Less stress. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至13小题。 11. Why does Tom want to hold a party? A. He will graduate from school. B. He will reach the age of majority. C. He will leave for a summer school. 12. How does Tom’s mum feel about the idea of going to an escape room? A. She is indifferent to the idea. B. She is excited about the idea. C. She is uncomfortable with it. 13 In which place will they probably have the party? A. An amusement park. B. An escape room. C. A swimming pool. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至16小题。 14. What is Susan going to do? A. Board at school. B. Study abroad. C. Go to college. 15. What does Ken suggest Susan do to reduce homesickness? A. Call home at weekends. B. Text parents frequently. C. Have video calls. 16. What does Ken think about boarding? A. It is a necessity at university. B. It is an experience of self-growth. C. It is a struggle to recall. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至20小题。 17. What is Usain Bolt’s record of the 100 meters? A 9. 88 seconds. B. 9. 58 seconds. C. 10. 3 seconds. 18. What do we know about Owens? A. He was a war hero. B. He won eight gold medals. C. He wore heavy running shoes. 19. Which factor might have given Bolt an advantage over Owens? A. Better training service. B. Longer training time. C. More frequent meals. 20. What can be inferred from the speech? A. Owens is the better runner. B. Man’s talents have limits. C. Technology boosts speed. 第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分) 第一节 (共15小题;每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A There are so many amazing cultures around the world, each having their own unique set of traditions. In this post, we will explore four interesting cultural traditions around the world. Giving cinnamon (肉桂) in Denmark In the western part of Denmark, if a person is not yet married by the time they reach their 25th birthday, they will be restrained by their friends and have cinnamon thrown on them in the New Year’s Eve. The unique tradition can be translated to “giving cinnamon”. The Festival of Light in Thailand The Festival of Light, also called “Loy Krathong”, is on the evening of the full moon on the 12th month of the Thai lunar calendar. The maker of the krathong attaches a candle to the handcrafted flower arrangement, which will be floating down riverways to pray for financial luck and happiness in the coming year. Wife-carrying Competition in Finland More of a competitive sport than it is a tradition, a Wife-carrying Competition in Finland. Athletes participate in a race where a male competitor carries a female competitor through an obstacle course. The winners are the fastest team, which will be awarded an interesting bonus — the wife’s weight in beer. Baking money into food in Bolivia While many people anticipate watching fireworks and tasting delicious dishes on the New Year’s Eve, Bolivians bake money into sugary dessert such as cakes. The lucky person receiving the monetary surprise can look forward to enjoying a prosperous year. Do you want to know more? Check out the following post about traditions from around the world. 1. Who will be thrown cinnamon on in Denmark? A. A 24-year-old fiancée. B. A single person over 25. C. A father on his 25th birthday. D. A 26-year-old divorced friend. 2. What does the traditions in Thailand and in Bolivia have in common? A. Both are celebrated in the New Years’ Eve. B. Both are concerned with the moon goddess. C. Both involve fireworks and delicious dishes. D. Both are related to people’s wish for wealth. 3. Where will you probably find this text? A. https://www.worldwide.com/blog. B. https://www.artexhibit.com/portrait. C. https://www.livebroadcast.com/soccer. D. https://www.onlinevideo.com/diasters. B A few years ago, a chance encounter with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) excited my deep interest in this ancient culture. Greatly fascinated, I decided to pursue a systematic study. I applied to Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, and I was overjoyed the day I received my admission letter. At the beginning, the ancient Chinese classics and complex processes of herb collection, identification and combination were quite challenging to me. Fortunately, I had the patient guidance of professors and the enthusiastic help of classmates to rely on. I remember when I first started learning acupuncture (针灸), I was often too hesitant to actually use the needles. To encourage me, my senior classmates generously acted as patients, braving the discomfort to let me practice acupuncture techniques on their bodies. With their support and motivation, my acupuncture skills steadily improved, and my studies quickly got on track. During my learning journey, the most memorable experience was my internship (实习) at the Yunnan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine. There, I had the opportunity to participate directly in patient care. I looked forward to every Saturday afternoon when I could shadow my teacher. After each patient consultation, she would give me a detailed explanation: what the patient’s pulse (脉搏) indicated, what it represented in terms of their conditions, and the role of each herb in the prescription (处方). This approach helped shape my diagnostic thinking and was incredibly beneficial to me. Even though this meant she could never leave work on time, she never complained. As an ancient Chinese saying goes, “It’s easier to get a teacher of classics than a teacher of character.” My every day in China has been filled with challenges and surprises. TCM has taught me not just the skills to heal and save lives but how to view life. I have come to understand that the power of culture lies more in its ability to connect hearts than in its uniqueness. People from different cultural backgrounds can actually form strong connections. 4. Which of the following did the author find difficult when starting studying TCM? A. How to collect ancient Chinese classics. B How to combine different herbs properly. C How to communicate effectively with professors. D. How to understand the ancient Chinese philosophy. 5. Why does the author mention the experience of learning acupuncture? A. To show the complexity of acupuncture. B. To introduce the procedures of studying TCM. C. To illustrate the supportive learning environment. D. To stress the dangers of improper acupuncture techniques. 6. What does the author mean by the saying in paragraph 4? A His TCM teacher is highly professional. B. His TCM teacher is selfless and devoted. C. His TCM teacher is strict and demanding. D. His TCM teacher is easy to get along with. 7. What does the author learn from the experience of studying TCM? A. Life is precious. B. Hard work pays off. C. Uniqueness unites, not divides. D. Culture is a bridge, not a wall. C Fantasy stories often feature walking trees, like Groot or the Whomping Willow. While real trees aren’t that athletic, science shows they do move, just incredibly slowly. Trees constantly seek sunlight and water. Young trees stretch their branches towards the sun in a process called phototropism. They need light to grow. If sunlight is blocked, they slowly bend towards brighter areas. Tree roots also move. They sense water in the soil and grow towards it. Sometimes, this causes problems when roots seek water inside pipes, even reaching into people’s toilets. There are tales of a “walking palm tree” in Central and South America that supposedly moves using its special roots. However, scientists say there’s no real evidence that trees actually get up and walk like those in the stories. While individual trees stay rooted, entire forests can move over very long periods. This is called forest migration (迁移). Trees don’t walk or fly, they migrate over generations by spreading their seeds. Animals like squirrels carry nuts. Birds eat berries and drop the seeds elsewhere. Wind blows seeds to new locations. Seeds that land in suitable spots grow into new trees. Historically, forests slowly migrated as climates changed, perhaps moving 100—500 meters per year. But today, human-caused climate change is damaging habitats much faster than forests can naturally move. Rising seas threaten coastal forests like mangroves. Warmer temperatures make it hard for spruce trees in Canada. Drier weather harms pines in the American southwest. “Trees just cannot keep up,” says ecologist Leslie Brandt: “Their habitats are changing faster than they can migrate.” To help, scientists are trying “assisted migration”. This means planting tree seeds in new areas where the future climate might suit them better. For example, in Minnesota, forests are suffering from more floods and harmful insects, so scientists are planting trees like cottonwoods and willows to replace dying maples (枫树). They work with local communities to ensure these changes meet everyone’s needs, as people rely on forests! Even though forests need to adapt, the goal isn’t to completely change them, but to help them survive. 8. What do scientists say about the “walking palm tree”? A. Its roots can damage water pipes. B. It moves quickly using special roots. C. It grows well in wet environments. D. There is no clear proof of its walking. 9. How do forests migrate naturally over generations? A. By seeds being spread to new areas. B. By roots growing towards water. C. By animals carrying adult trees. D. By scientists planting new seeds. 10. Why are scientists planting cottonwoods and willows in Minnesota? A. Their roots hold soil in place. B. Locals prize them for beauty. C. They survive floods and insect attacks. D. They outgrow maples in cold climates. 11. What is the text mainly about? A. Differences between fantasy trees and real ones. B. The role of seeds in tree growth. C. How climate change harms forests. D. Natural and assisted forest migration. D Walter Benjamin, the German philosopher, once noted that boredom was the “dream bird that hatches the egg of experience”. However, the creative flights of fancy which often arise from having little to do are being killed off by social media, researchers argued. Viewing mindlessly through attention-grabbing posts and videos prevents “profound (深层的) boredom” that can drive people on to new passions or skills. Instead, people find themselves in a state of “superficial boredom”, which does not motivate creative thought. Dr Timothy Hill, leader of the research team at the University of Bath, said, “The problem we observed was that social media can ease superficial boredom. But that also consumes time and energy, and may prevent people progressing to a state of profound boredom, where they might discover new passions. Profound boredom may sound like a negative concept but, in fact, it can be intensely positive if people are given the chance for undisturbed thinking and development. Researchers interviewed 15 people during the pandemic (流行病), when boredom was more likely because of restrictions. Many described being trapped in regularly daily walks and watching television, with many turning to social media to pass the time. But although the participants said that social media provided a temporary escape from superficial boredom, it also appeared to exacerbate it, leaving them feeling they had wasted their time. The pandemic was a painful and consuming experience for thousands of less fortunate people. But there are stories of those in lockdown who found new hobbies, careers or directions in life. Switching off devices could help people reach the state of boredom which pushes them on to new hobbies or achievements. This research has given us a window to understand how the “always-on”, 24/7 culture and devices that promise an abundance of information and entertainment may be fixing our superficial boredom but are actually preventing us from finding more meaningful things. 12. Why are Walter Benjamin’s words mentioned? A. To call for attention to the research on boredom. B. To comment on strategies to face loneliness. C. To offer suggestions on cultivating creative thinking. D. To clarify problems caused by social media. 13. Which of the following may Dr Timothy Hill agree with? A. Profound boredom is of value. B. Superficial boredom is unavoidable. C. Social media should be restricted. D. Undisturbed thinking is hard to achieve. 14. What does the underlined word “exacerbate” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Define. B. Relieve. C. Ignore. D. Worsen. 15. What is a suitable title for the text? A. Why people enjoy boredom. B. How boredom helps kill time. C. Why boredom might be good for you. D. How social media blocks creative ideas. 第二节 (共5小题;每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Procrastination (拖延) is a common challenge that many people face. ____16____ , it often leads to stress, diminished productivity, and missed deadlines. Fortunately, there are many strategies and systems you can use to help manage procrastination. Use the power of responsibility ____17____. They keep getting pushed to the bottom of your to- do list. Other times, the problem is that you fear the process and how long the task will take. Maybe the task is simply not enjoyable, or perhaps you’ve been putting it off for so long that you can’t even imagine doing it. Whether you are procrastinating for one of these reasons or something else entirely, experts recommend creating your own, sense of responsibility. For example, you can set a timer for five minutes to get started on the frightening task. You can also make yourself a daily checklist of the top three to five important things you want to make sure to get done that day. ____18____. The checklist serves as a physical representation to help keep you accountable. Remove the Distractions Distractions can be a major factor when it comes to procrastination. A noisy environment or constant phone notifications (通知) can make it difficult to concentrate and get things done. ____19____. For example, even though it might be hard, you can put your phone in a different room. The first step is to find out what is stopping you from finishing your task. After that, you can try to remove these distractions and create a better place for working. Step back and see what takes your attention away. ____20____ . A. While it may not work for everyone B. While pushing important things off might offer temporary relief C. The feeling that comes with completing a task is incredibly rewarding D. Once identifying it, acknowledge the problem and avoid it E. Therefore, remove the things that are bothering and distracting you F. Sometimes the tasks you put off are those annoying ones G. Crossing things off the list is very satisfying 第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 My grandmother grew up during the Great Depression (大萧条), and the memory of those lean years never left her. She was ___21___ to ensure her family would never know such hunger, and one important method she ___22___ was cultivating a substantial vegetable garden behind our house. When my brother and I were ___23___, we were assigned daily chores in that garden. Every afternoon, we would spend an hour ___24___ the plants, watering them and eliminating pests. There was always work to be done, and we had to ___25___ each task thoroughly before we could play. Grandma didn’t ___26___ us with money, but she treated us with stories and homemade cookies, teaching us the importance of consistency and ___27___. One spring, our town experienced a severe ___28___, with weeks passing without a drop of rain. Grandma worked tirelessly in the garden, her hands becoming rough and ___29___ from the labor. Yet she would ____30____ inspect our work with gentle precision. If she found any flaw (瑕疵) we had overlooked, she would have us ____31____ the weeds from the entire row again. This taught us to ____32____ meticulous (小心翼翼的) attention to detail in all things. Grandma also ____33____ us about resourcefulness. When we harvested vegetables, she showed us how to ____34____ the leftover through canning and preserving. She demonstrated that with cautious planning, we could enjoy summer’s abundant food even during winter, a lesson in ____35____ that would serve me for life. Through these experiences, I learned that true wealth lies not in what we possess, but in what we can create with our own hands and hearts. 21. A. astonished B. determined C. concerned D. discouraged 22. A. selected B. created C. avoided D. abandoned 23. A. citizens B. students C. adults D. children 24. A. cleaning B. decorating C. tending D. constructing 25. A. go through B. carry out C. put off D. turn down 26. A. provide B. lend C. borrow D. reward 27. A. responsibility B. generosity C. honesty D. persistence 28. A. celebration B. drought C. storm D. incident 29. A. annoyed B. thrilled C. uninterested D. exhausted 30. A. occasionally B. hardly C. always D. seldom 31. A. remove B. water C. plant D. gather 32. A. avoid B. value C. ignore D. forget 33. A. guided B. allowed C. taught D. forced 34. A. preserve B. sell C. waste D. cook 35. A. kindness B. integrity C. bravery D. foresight 第二节 (共10小题;每小题1. 5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Tanghulu, also known as bingtang hulu, is a traditional Chinese snack consisting of hardened sugarcoated fruits on a stick. ____36____ (typical) , tanghulu is made of hawthorns (山楂) that are rich in vitamin C. In recent times, tanghulu makers ____37____ (add) variety to this traditional snack by using other fruits such as cherries, strawberries, pineapples or grapes. Tanghulu can taste sweet or sour, depending ____38____ your fruit. Traditional tanghulu using hawthorn berries is said ___39___ (taste) like a combination of both. You can, of course, make your own tanghulu using any fruit you desire. Tanghulu is easier to make at home than you might think. The trick is to use the correct water to sugar ratio (比例) and boil the sugar water mixture until ____40____ (it) temperature reaches 150℃. Then quickly dip your fruit on a stick into the sugar mixture, ____41____ will result in a thin layer of hard candy ____42____ (cover) the fruit. The candy cracks when you bite into it. If you want to try the sticky treat yourself, you can find tanghulu ____43____ (stand) near most of the popular tourist ____44____ (attract) in China. Tanghulu isn’t expensive, as a skewer costs only $1. So, what could possibly stop you from giving one ____45____ try? 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 假定你是学生李华，你的英国朋友Tom对中国古代四大名著很感兴趣，希望宁给他推荐其中的一部。请你给Tom回信，内容包括： 1. 简要介绍一本名著； 2. 说明推荐的理由。 参考词汇： 三国演义 Romance of the Three Kingdoms水浒传 Water Margin 西游记 Journey to the West红楼梦 A Dream of Red Mansions Dear Tom, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节 (满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 One winter night, a snowstorm swept over Minnesota. Residents did not anticipate such a strong storm, so many were unprepared. In Lucas’ case, the roof of his house broke, and he had to place buckets (水桶) under a large hole to keep the falling snow from filling his home. He worked as a cashier at the local store, and while he wanted to stay home the day after the storm, he needed to fill in for those who couldn’t go to work. There were only a couple of people in the store, as it was challenging to cope with deep snow in the streets. They bought a lot of food just in case of more snowstorms. After serving a couple of adults, Lucas came across a boy, about 11 years old, with a cart (推车) full of goods. Once Lucas gave him the total, the boy realized he was two dollars short to meet the payment. “Oh no, I miscalculated the total,” the boy said, looking around the store thinking of what to do. After a couple of seconds, Lucas grew angry. “Well? Are you paying for the goods or not? You’re holding up the line!” he shouted. “I’m sorry. I am two dollars short. I need to take some things out of my cart. Please serve the others first while I sort things out,” the boy explained, walking to the side to let other customers go ahead. Lucas thought the boy was playing tricks on him, especially after checking out so many items from the store. Then he saw the tennis rackets (球拍) fixed to the boy’s feet and this made him curious. Once Lucas had served all the customers, he decided to approach the boy. “Why do you have tennis rackets fixed to your feet?” he asked. “This is the only way I could get through the snow on the way to the store. I live with my old grandmother, and I needed supplies for her and our other neighbours. My neighbours’ house was covered in snow. I wanted to help them,” the boy explained sadly. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Lucas gave the boy two dollars and walked the boy back to his house. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next day, while wondering how to fix the roof, Lucas suddenly heard a knock on the door. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $